Bob Bob Bobelow
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Post by Bob Bob Bobelow on Jul 31, 2011 12:08:41 GMT -5
Fine start to the program. It seemed like Mankind was talking like Del Rio and R-Truth with their conspiracies and destiny to be champion. Lackluster opening match, I thought. I just wasn’t interested in it. D’Lo needs to get some clean wins, I think too. I liked the aftermath of Regal attacking Vader, but I would’ve though Regal would save Jarrett from suffering a clean loss. A ladder match for the tag titles is interesting, and I hope that RVD/Sabu win the freaking titles since they should excel at such a match while the Outlaws would be rather limited. Damn.. Why did Tenta lose in under five minutes? That kills any kind threat he has to beating upper midcarders to me. I don’t see how this helps Tenta at all, hell, I don’t really see the need for Austin to beat Tenta in under five minutes. I had no interest in matches 4-6 since it involved seemingly filler or angles that are not exciting to me. Okay… the rock and Rikishi losing to Taka and Runnels makes zero sense in my opinion. By all accounts, you were building them up as respectable heels, especially Rikishi which I was liking. But, to have Taka cleanly pin Rikishi is odd. I don’t understand it at all. I do like the scary physical side of Dustin Runnels, but I don’t see the need of destroying the Rock and especially Rikishi. I hope Rikishi gets some serious revenge and takes both men out or something. Typical non-clean ending to the show. Seems pretty repetitive. Overall, I didn’t find this show to be all that great. I disagree on several booking calls, but hopefully it all plays out in the end. Right now, I’m just confused as to some of the decisions.
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Post by DTP. on Jul 31, 2011 12:40:05 GMT -5
| WWF Shotgun Saturday Night: Saturday 15th August 1998 |
[/b][/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Omaha, Nebraska - Civic Auditorium [/center][/td][/tr][/table] [/center][/td][td] Match Result[/td][td] Time[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 1) [/right][/td][td] Steve Blackman def. Mark Henry by disqualification; The Godfather attacked Blackman.[/td][td] 4:22[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 2) [/right][/td][td] Savio Vega def. Mr Aguila after the spinning heel kick.[/td][td] 3:47[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 3) [/right][/td][td] Matt Hardy def. Scott Taylor after a swinging neckbreaker.[/td][td] 3:42[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 4) [/right][/td][td] The Disciples of the Apocalypse def. The Quebecers after a double powerbomb on Pierre.[/td][td] 4:52[/td][/tr][/table][/center]
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Post by DTP. on Jul 31, 2011 12:48:57 GMT -5
| WWF HeAT: Sunday 16th August 1998 |
[/b][/color][/font][/td][/tr][tr][td] Omaha, Nebraska - Civic Auditorium [/center][/b][/color][/td][/tr][/table] A replay from last Monday night on RAW is WAR aired, as Mankind took on Kane in a Hardcore match, but after a hard-fought battle, Mankind attempted to remove the mask of the "Big Red Machine", and the lights went out. When they returned, Kane had vanished and Undertaker had taken out Mankind. Stone Cold then ran to the ring to get him some, all on the Highway to Hell, as Austin, 'Taker, Kane and Mankind fight for the WWF Championship at SummerSlam! The opening video package for Sunday Night HeAT aired, and we cut to the Civic Auditorium as Shane McMahon and Jerry Lawler welcome us to the show.
1) Non-Title Match: Owen Hart vs Steven Regal |
[/color][/font][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] A continuation from last Monday night on RAW as Vader took on Jeff Jarrett, the man that will meet the "Black Hart" at SummerSlam for the WWF European Championship in two weeks, Jarrett, Steven Regal and Jim Cornette of the Corporation getting the better of Owen. Owen and the "Lord of Lords" had a lot of chemistry, as Regal started using his smashmouth style, severely working the jaw of Owen and trying to focus on knocking the "Black Hart" out. Regal did not have a good night last week on HeAT, losing to Stone Cold Steve Austin. Regal soon applied the Regal Stretch as Owen struggled in the hold, finally managing to break free before the WWF European Champion took Regal out with the enziguri! Owen went to apply the Sharpshooter but Regal rolled out of the ring. And Owen would turn around to receive a big guitar shot from Jeff Jarrett! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Owen Hart @ 6:31 by disqualification [**3/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Owen Hart fell to the canvas as Jeff Jarrett stood tall in the ring, "Double J" posing with the WWF European Championship, Steven Regal joining him in the ring. Suddenly, Vader came out as the mastodon headed for the ring to fight "Double J" and the "Lord of Lords", Regal and Jarrett both trying to go for him just for Vader to take them both down with clotheslines! Regal and Jarrett bailed as Vader had fronted against the Corporation! -- Commercial Break --We cut to the office of Vince McMahon as he was shown talking to Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco about the situation with The Undertaker and Kane. He tells them that it seems as though there is a conspiracy going on with the two. It seemed so obvious that the "Lord of Darkness" wrestled the match with Mankind on RAW, not the "Big Red Machine". He reveals that tomorrow night on RAW is WAR, he is making Mankind take on Kane in another Hardcore match, and if Kane loses, he will unmask! But that isn't all, because The Undertaker will also compete, facing Stone Cold Steve Austin in a non-title match. We return to the arena as the "Sincere" Tom Brandi was shown in the ring to loud boos, Brandi talking in Italian stereotype about how last week did not go down extremely well. And so here he is for the second week in a row, the Sincere Open Invitational hosted by Brandi! He says that he knows he is one of the best performers in the World Wrestling Federation, and asks for someone, any WWF superstar to give him an opportunity! 2) Kurrgan (w/The Headbangers) vs Tom Brandi |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Tom Brandi was shocked to see the over seven-foot tall giant, Kurrgan as the former Truth Commission member was cheered, accompanied by the Headbangers tonight following the recent attacks Kurrgan and the Headbangers have made against the Oddities. Tom Brandi tried to armdrag Kurrgan to no prevail, and Kurrgan started throwing Brandi around with ease. Kurrgan gave Brandi the Paralyzer STO for the win. [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Kurrgan @ 0:58 [N/A] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Kurrgan celebrated his win as the Headbangers joined him in the ring, the crowd loving the antics of the giant. The Oddities then ascended from beneath the rampway, rising on a platform with a table in front of them, candles on it, and fire surrounding them. The Jackyl stood with Gangrel, Darren Drozdov and Prince Albert, pointing at them and telling them that their resting day is to be near. We see Edge in the crowd, once again watching the show ominously. A vignette aired, promoting the patriotic rookie of Indian royalty, Tiger Ali Singh. And he will debut next week on RAW is WAR. We see X-Pac shown in the backstage area, seemingly hyped up to go. Chyna approaches him, asking X-Pac if this is really what he wants, and he says that he owes it to Triple H. D-Generation X are the future and Shawn Michaels keeps pushing them down! The WWF fans love DX in secret, and need to realise that Shawn Michaels is the villain! X-Pac was excited as he headed for the ring. -- Commercial Break --An advertisement aired, promoting WWF SummerSlam: Highway to Hell, live on pay-per-view on Sunday, August 31st 1998 from New York City, New York. The theme of X-Pac hit as we returned to Sunday Night HeAT, the crowd giving X-Pac a mixed reaction as he began to make his way out to the arena to a mixed reaction, X-Pac not accompanied by Chyna or the New Age Outlaws or Triple H tonight, just himself in street gear hyped up as ever. X-Pac came to the ring and began to talk about how people have had their opportunities, and had their moments in the sun. But there are some people that have had enough; too much time in the sun. And their time is done with! And he himself was an original member of D-Generation X. He says he's attacked him before, and it's all down to the fact that the World Wrestling Federation's fans LOVE DX! And Shawn Michaels, that particular individual despises this fact! The crowd cheer as they are convinced, and X-Pac states that Triple H is at home resting, he suffered a minor neck injury thanks to Shawn Michaels last Monday night! And Triple H has faked injuries before, but this injury is legitimate! X-Pac tells Shawn that the time for playing is not now, now is the time for him to lay it all on the line! X-Pac calls Shawn out for tomorrow night on RAW is WAR: not to talk, but to wrestle! X-Pac tells the "Heartbreak Kid" to come out of retirement and man up! The crowd cheer loudly as X-Pac grins, saying that he knew these people loved DX all along. -- Commercial Break --3) Abismo Negro vs Brian Christopher (w/Scott Taylor) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] A high-flying and exciting match here as Abismo Negro has been soaring above unimaginable heights since his debut last month, Negro with many high-flying and sharp stunts as expected from the newcomer from Mexico. Brian Christopher managed to grasp Negro though, using Scott Taylor as assistance, Taylor crotching Negro as he went up for a Frog Splash. Christopher nailed a big superplex and worked the spinal area of Negro before Negro started fighting back, the hurricanranas of Negro catching "Too Sexay" off-guard, Negro then taking a somersault dive over the top rope down onto "Too Hot" Scott Taylor! Negro returned to the ring, Christopher attempting a brainbuster just for Negro to land on his feet, the Martinete Especial connecting for the three! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Abismo Negro @ 6:06 [**1/2] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Abismo Negro celebrated his win as the crowd cheered, Negro stepping out of the ring and giving Scott Taylor one last springboard moonsault! Negro left as Southern Justice's music hit, Mark Canterbury and Dennis Knight heading for the ring and tossing Scott Taylor into the ring with Brian Christopher! Too Much had to pay for interfering and trying to attack Southern Justice last Monday on RAW, and they paid as Canterbury and Knight gave Taylor and Christopher stereo-Justice Served! We see John Tenta warming up, and this animal of the Corporation will be taking on the "Lord of Darkness", next! -- Commercial Break --An advertisement aired, promoting tomorrow's episode of RAW is WAR, live on USA Network from 9PM Eastern. It promised a massive night, as Shawn Michaels returns to action to take on X-Pac in HBK's first match since WrestleMania XIV; Stone Cold Steve Austin taking on The Undertaker in a non-title match; Kane against Mankind in a Hardcore match that must go to a finish, and if Kane loses he must unmask; Plus, a contenders battle royal to determine a WWF Intercontinental Championship contender! All tomorrow from 9! 4) The Undertaker vs John Tenta |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] A match that was definitely not going to be pretty, as the "Lord of Darkness" came to blows with John Tenta of the Corporation, who has made a massive impact on the World Wrestling Federation since his debut last month. Tenta worked over the ribs, actually taming the "Deadman" but Undertaker stuck in there, having to revert to agility, running off the ropes and taking Tenta down with a flying clothesline. 'Taker was on the verge of attempting the Chokeslam but Tenta simply poked 'Taker in the eyes, the "Phenom" in trouble as Tenta Avalanched the "Phenom" in the corner! The massive John Tenta started to prepare for one big Avalanche on the canvas but 'Taker sat up, giving Tenta plenty of lefts and rights and giving him the Chokeslam! Stone Cold Steve Austin's theme then hit, catching 'Taker off-guard, and he stood in preparation of the "Big Red Machine"s arrival, just for Earthquake to get up and deliver a powerbomb for the win! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: John Tenta @ 5:23 [*3/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd booed as Earthquake celebrated his win, Vince McMahon then making his way out to the rampway with a huge smile on his face! The Undertaker sat up and looked angry as McMahon had just cost 'Taker a match with one of his Corporation members, HeAT going off the air![/center]
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2011 13:08:54 GMT -5
I haven't read one of your Sunday Night Heat shows in quite some time. Good start to the show, a Regal and Owen match sounds really good actually. Loved the finsh and Double J smashing the guitar on Hart adds some Sunday Night Heat (see what I did there?) to their feud. Holy ****, the next RAW is going to be stacked. I would hate you if you unmasked Kane at this point, but luckily I doubt you will. Taker/Stone Cold will be a treat. Kurrgan winning is no surprise. Interesting segment involving the Oddities afterward. I see HBK showing up on RAW and DX interfering in X Pac's match. Should be good stuff either way. Good match between Negro/Christopher. You're gonna need some more light-heavyweights if you're doing that new television show. Not a fan of Tenta going over Taker, but it does build toward the next RAW. Decent show I must say. Not sure what Heat was like back in 98 but from what I've seen looking at results on the internet you're doing a pretty good job with it. Can't wait for RAW.
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Post by DTP. on Aug 1, 2011 23:40:55 GMT -5
| WWF RAW is WAR: Monday 17th August 1998 |
[/b][/color][/font][/td][/tr][tr][td] Des Moines, Iowa - Civic Center [/center][/b][/color][/td][/tr][/table] A replay from last week on RAW is WAR aired, as Mankind and Kane fought in a Hardcore match, both of which announced previously to be contenders along with The Undertaker to challenge for Stone Cold Steve Austin's WWF Championship come SummerSlam. A hard-fought match, but it ended as Mankind tried to unmask the "Big Red Machine", and the lights went out. As they returned, it was The Undertaker fighting Mankind and Kane had vanished, even freaking out Paul Bearer. Austin then came to the ring to get himself some of The Undertaker. The opening video package for RAW is WAR aired as pyrotechnics went off, Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler introducing us to the show, two weeks away from SummerSlam, on the Highway to Hell!
The theme of Stone Cold Steve Austin hit to kick off the show, the crowd erupting and the "Texas Rattlesnake" made his way down the rampway to a massive ovation, the WWF Champion getting into the ring and flipping the fans the bird as this Iowa crowd loved it. Austin took the microphone and threatened Vince McMahon to go back there and kick his ass if he dared cut his microphone, because Steve Austin was here, and Stone Cold refused to go anywhere! Austin continued, talking about how he was two weeks away from SummerSlam, and he couldn't wait to kick someone's teeth down their throat! And that's why he actually wants to congratulate Vince McMahon on a decent decision, giving him The Undertaker to assault tonight in this ring! Austin talked about how he has heard about this bullsh*t conspiracy that 'Taker and Kane are cohoots, and he doesn't care if they are the same person! What matters is the fact that he is holding this WWF Championship, and there's nothing that the "Deadman" or the "Big Red Machine" can do about it. Suddenly, the gong of the Undertaker hit, as the crowd cheered, instead, out came Paul Bearer to boos! Bearer climbed into the ring and talked about how him and Steve have never been good people, and Kane hasn't either! But he does not know what is going on with the "Big Red Machine" and the "Lord of Darkness" anymore! He doesn't know where Kane went on Monday, and he won't mention whatsoever about why the Undertaker was there when the lights came back on. Austin tells Paul not to get him wrapped up in this, because if Bearer didn't get out of this ring in the next five seconds, he'd kick his ass! Paul got on his knees and begged, pleading for his support, claiming that 'Taker wants to kill him, and he may have mindwashed Kane as well!
At that moment the gong of the Undertaker hit, the "Lord of Darkness" walking to the ring! Austin picked Paul Bearer up and tossed him out to the floor before going right at it with the Undertaker! These two compete later tonight, but this was now with no rules involved! Security finally seperated the two, as they'd have to wait for later tonight!
-- Commercial Break --
An advertisement aired, promoting WWF SummerSlam: the Highway to Hell. Live on pay-per-view on Sunday 31st August 1998 from New York City.
D-Lo Brown was shown taking a seat at ringside, and he'd be joining Jim Ross and Jerry "the King" Lawler at ringside as this battle royal went on to determine a number one contender to the WWF Intercontinental Champion's title.
1) Contenders Battle Royal: Dan Severn vs Val Venis vs Steve Blackman vs Al Snow vs Ken Shamrock vs The Godfather vs Gangrel vs Edge vs TAKA Michinoku vs Dustin Runnels |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] An interesting start to RAW is WAR tonight, as these ten WWF superstars battled it out in a match that the winner would go on to face D-Lo Brown for the WWF Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam in two weeks. This was a nasty match as D-Lo watched on, watching as the "Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman became involved in this violent blood feud with the "Beast" Dan Severn and the "World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock. Also though, Gangrel and the Oddities' continued fascination with Edge joining their alliance, and Dustin Runnels' feud with the Nation. Not to mention the bizarre feud between Al Snow and Val Venis. Al used Head in the opening moments, laying out three guys before getting elimianted by The Godfather. Godfather was backing D-Lo up here, but found himself quickly tossed out by every man in the match. It finally came down to Ken Shamrock, Dan Severn, Edge and Dustin Runnels as Runnels almost got Severn out when Shamrock tipped him over! Severn gave Shamrock a big T-bone suplex over the top rope, and Edge took advantage, throwing Severn out to the floor! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Edge @ 8:59 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Edge celebrated his win, but it was brief as the WWF Intercontinental Champion darted into the ring, D-Lo Brown laying Edge out with the title! The crowd booed as Brown stood tall, Dustin Runnels then sliding into the ring and chasing him away with a crowbar! Runnels continued his feud with The Rock, hunting him down. -- Commercial Break --We return to the backstage area as the Godfather was shown rushing down a corridor, his Hos following as he ran for the Nation's locker room, chased by Dustin Runnels with the crowbar! Runnels started bashing at the door before security had to remove Runnels! 2) Rob Van Dam and Sabu vs. The Mid-South Connection |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Rob Van Dam and Sabu were here to redeem their momentum, after returning to the World Wrestling Federation full-time two weeks ago, immediately targeting their former rivals, the New Age Outlaws. RVD and Sabu double-teamed Bart Gunn and Bob Holly, the "Whole Damn Show" with many hard kicks and sunset flips to catch the Mid-South Connection off-guard. The New Age Outlaws had to be watching, the fact that in two weeks they'd be taking on RVD and Sabu for the WWF Tag Team Championships in a Ladder match. Sabu gave Holly a moonsault and almost got the win before Bart got involved, Van Dam connecting with a monkey flip, giving Holly the Five-Star Frog Splash for the victory! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners: Rob Van Dam and Sabu @ 4:23 [**1/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd cheered as Rob Van Dam and Sabu celebrated their win, and in two weeks they could be celebrating the biggest win in their lives at SummerSlam in Madison Square Garden! The New Age Outlaws were shown watching a television in the backstage area, Michael Cole wanting to catch a word with the WWF Tag Team Champions. Billy Gunn tells Cole that they will be the more impressive combination, because they are the professionals. Road Dogg considers Rob Van Dam and Sabu fan favourites because they go against every actual law of wrestling. And at SummerSlam, they are going to show them how to wrestle the extreme styles, when they're kicking their Philly-ass kissing butts all around Madison Square Garden in a ladder match! -- Commercial Break --We return to the office of Vince McMahon, as McMahon was in there with Steven Regal, Jeff Jarrett, John Tenta and Jim Cornette, McMahon telling them that they have not had too great a week this past seven days, and tonight they really need to redeem themselves. Regal agrees, telling Vince that he'll make a point of making an impact. "Double J" agrees as Tenta just remains silent. McMahon tells them that over the next few weeks, the Corporation will be expanding. He goes to tell them who will be joining them, but we cut away. 3) Darren Drozdov (w/The Jackyl and Prince Albert) vs Kurrgan |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Kurrgan has been on a mean streak focused around the Jackyl and his Oddities since his return last month, and Kurrgan has been dying to get his eyes on the Jackyl since turning on him last February. Darren Drozdov was accompanied by the Oddities excluding Gangrel, and Droz managed to get in several shots on the gigantic Kurrgan. Kurrgan kept tossing Droz about, then taking out Prince Albert. Droz tried to lift Kurrgan up stupidly, and Kurrgan responded by giving him the Skull Crushing STO for the win. [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Kurrgan @ 2:17 [3/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Kurrgan celebrated his win to cheers, before the Jackyl came from behind, giving the seven footer a low blow, Prince Albert then giving Kurrgan the bicycle kick! Albert and Jackyl aided to Droz, the Oddities leaving with a big bit of momentum in their stride. In the backstage area Sunny is shown talking to Sable, and the two are talking about how they humiliated Jacqueline and Luna Vachon last week and how happy she is about it. But suddenly they were interrupted as Chyna came into the locker room, the "Ninth Wonder of the World" glaring at them, and Sable asked Chyna what she was looking at. Chyna suddenly grabbed each of them by the throat and told them not to even try and mess with her, because she'd tear their breasts off and make them swallow them! She released them before leaving. We cut to the backstage area where Shawn Michaels was shown arriving at the arena, and this was very unorthodox for the "Heartbreak Kid" to do, considering his return was in the next five minutes against X-Pac! -- Commercial Break --We return to RAW is WAR as X-Pac made his way down to the ring to a mixed reaction, the degenerate without Chyna, without anybody tonight, as the D-Generation X member stood alone in the ring crotch chopping, then taking a microphone and beginning to talk about how Shawn Michaels arrived late here this evening, beginning to assume to everybody why. X-Pac talked about how Shawn is probably under the influence tonight, and hence why he must seem on edge and angry. He really doesn't care, but if Vince McMahon wanted to represent the authority of everybody in this arena, he'd ban the "Heartbreak Kid" from competing in his condition. X-Pac notes that everybody loves DX, and that is a fact, the crowd then cheering, as X-Pac continued to mention that D-Generation X doesn't give a sh*t what anybody says, because they do it because they damn well can! He tells the haters to suck it before suddenly being interrupted by HBK's music. 4) Shawn Michaels vs X-Pac |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] The crowd were excited to see Shawn Michaels in action as the "Heartbreak Kid" shot down X-Pac immediately, HBK irate with how his former colleagues in D-Generation X have turned on him and started referring to his sinister past, and the "Showstopper" appeared to be brand new and fresh, rather than rusty after being retired since WrestleMania XIV. X-Pac managed to kick HBK slyly, getting in several sharp kicks on Michaels and trying to roll Shawn up for the electric three count. X-Pac prepared the X-Factor but Shawn turned it into the inverted atomic drop, HBK knocking X-Pac out with the Sweet Chin Music for three! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Shawn Michaels @ 5:38 [**1/2] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd gave Shawn Michaels a mixed reaction as the crowd also seemed affectionate for X-Pac! Michaels quickly snatched a microphone and began to talk about how he has had enough of Triple H and D-Generation X running their mouths, and that the "Heartbreak Kid" will make things right in time. But he wants Hunter to meet him in the ring at SummerSlam, with Shawn's bad back, and Hunter's bad neck, and for the two to do battle in a Street Fight! Michaels dropped the microphone, giving the referee a Sweet Chin Music as well. Michaels left. We see Kane in the backstage area as the "Big Red Machine" was about ready to sacrifice his mask and personality to take on Mankind in a Hardcore match, and it is next! We see Owen Hart and Vader in the backstage area as Kevin Kelly stood by, the "Black Hart" talking about how he will defend the WWF European Championship in two weeks and he knows; everybody knows that he hates Vince McMahon and anybody that even dares associate themselves with the Corporation. Owen talks about how it is him, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Vader and Dustin Runnels on the front line. Vince has set himself so many enemies, and he refuses to let any of them down to join a half assed corporation, or surrender the title to Jeff Jarrett. Vader talks about how he returned to prove a point; Vince made his life a living Hell, he had him lose to everybody on this roster for a short time, and he was sick of it and went to Japan. But he's back, and he's not taking it from McMahon any longer! He calls Steven Regal a coward, going after a weak part of his body without actually wanting to lock it up, and so he'd annihilate him tonight in tag team action. -- Commercial Break --5) Hardcore Match: Kane vs Mankind |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Paul Bearer was not at ringside, and the father of Kane has seemingly been intimidated by the identity of his son, the "Big Red Machine" having been revealed as the Undertaker last week on RAW is WAR, this a rematch from that occasion, and if Kane lost to the deranged Mankind, he would have to unmask to everybody in Des Moines. Mankind got in plenty of weapon shots, using anything he could to keep Kane stunned, managing to slam the steel chair right off the cranium of the "Big Red Machine" repeatedly until Kane fired back, lefts and rights delivered to Mankind now! Kane tried to give Mankind the Chokeslam off the stage but he blocked it and the two tumbled down the side steps leading to the pit beside the stage! The two continued to fight as Mankind seemingly started to try and run from Kane, climbing up the tower beside the stage carrying the WWF logo at the top. Kane started following before Paul Bearer came out, climbing up and pulling the foot of the "Big Red Machine", and he fell fifteen feet to the floor through three tables! Pyrotechnics flew as Mankind then dove off with an elbow onto Kane getting the win! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Mankind @ 7:29 [**1/2] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd cheered as Mankind and Kane remained unconscious, Mankind somehow managing to stand up as Paul Bearer stood to a side, when suddenly the Undertaker came from behind the curtain, trading blows with Mankind! Paul Bearer noticed that the Kane he thought was Undertaker was actually his son, who he caused to fall fifteen feet! Bearer cried into Kane as Undertaker had saved his brother's ass for some reason from being unmasked. -- Commercial Break --We return to RAW is WAR as The Rock was shown being interviewed by Dok Hendrix, accompanied by Rikishi Phatu, and these two Nation members would take on TAKA Michinoku and Dustin Runnels this Sunday night on HeAT, Rock talking about how Dustin likes to walk and talk with a crowbar. Why? Because his wife had taste and left him! He laughs, as Rikishi talks about how The Godfather is hurt, and his Hos are aiding to him at his hotel room right now, and so Dustin needs to watch where he swings that thing, because the Nation will dismantle him just like they did Faarooq three weeks ago. Rock doesn't need to fool with Runnels, he can take the WWF Championship whenever the hell he likes, whilst Dustin has to get in shape and gain 50lbs if he wants to do that! 6) Non-Title Match: The New Age Outlaws vs Southern Justice |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was the New Age Outlaws' reversal of their competitors, Rob Van Dam and Sabu's win earlier tonight, as the number one contenders to the WWF Tag Team Championships defeated the Mid-South Connection earlier on in the show. Southern Justice showed so much dominance in the opening moments, as Mark Canterbury and Dennis Knight showed how much new athletic nature they had gained in the past few months, double-teaming Billy Gunn and keeping him grounded, away from Road Dogg. Road Dogg soon got the tag though, as he came into the ring and started delivering some heavy blows to Canterbury before running into Justice Served! At that moment, Too Much appeared as they have been a thorn in the side of Southern Justice in the past few weeks, Canterbury leaving to fight off Scott Taylor and Brian Christopher. The Outlaws took advantage, Gunn with the Fame-Asser for the three! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners: The New Age Outlaws @ 4:47 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The New Age Outlaws celebrated their win to boos, the theme of Rob Van Dam and Sabu then hitting, as Sabu and RVD brought out a ladder! Van Dam and Sabu climbed it on the rampway and pointed at the Outlaws, as these two teams compete in a legendary ladder match for the WWF Tag Team Championships, at SummerSlam! An advertisement aired, promoting the debut of Tiger Ali Singh, who will be debuting on Sunday Night HeAT! Also on HeAT, we will see Dustin Runnels and TAKA Michinoku take on Rikishi Phatu and The Rock; we will hear from Al Snow and Val Venis, as well as D-Lo Brown. And in the main event, X-Pac does battle with Mark Henry. Plus plenty more, all this Sunday on HeAT on the USA Network! -- Commercial Break --7) Steven Regal and Jeff Jarrett (w/Jim Cornette) vs Owen Hart and Vader |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Steven Regal and Jeff Jarrett have been sticking quite close in past weeks, as the WWF European Champion teamed with the mastodon as a method to back up from the Corporation, but Vader utterly demolished Regal and was hell bent on putting the "Lord of Lords" in a world of hurt. Owen Hart got in several kicks on Jeff Jarrett, the "Black Hart" proving himself as a true WWF European Champion, "Double J" relying on sly tactics from Jim Cornette to get ahead, working away at the knee and wrapping it around the ring post. He soon ripped the knee brace of Owen, and if he did this and applied the Figure-Four, it would be an easy finish, but the glass shattered and Ston Cold Steve Austin darted to the ring! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners: No Contest @ 4:59 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Stone Cold Steve Austin gave Jeff Jarrett a clothesline, as he did Steven Regal, the "Texas Rattlesnake setting "Double J" up and giving him a Stunner! Regal tried to block it but wound up getting the Stunner anyway, and the Corporation left the ring quickly! Austin wanted the Undertaker, and he would get him next! -- Commercial Break --8) Non-Title Match: Stone Cold Steve Austin vs The Undertaker |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] What an adventurous main event, as the "Texas Rattlesnake" has been in the middle of this chaotic hate triangle involving Kane and Mankind as well as the "Lord of Darkness", Undertaker the source of questions and conspiracies about being in an alliance with Kane. The "Deadman" was hell bent on cashing in and beating the WWF Champion but Austin kept fighting back, the Lou Thesz press and the mudhole stomping being the typical part of Stone Cold's act. The WWF Champion tried everything in his power to keep the "Phenom" down but Austin finally ran into a choke grip, the Chokeslam connecting! 'Taker worked over Austin and kept him down and in pain, 'Taker soon going for the Tombstone Piledriver. But suddenly the Corporation returned, Steven Regal and Jeff Jarrett, with John Tenta and a man wearing swat team black, J.R. and the King screeching at how it was the Big Bossman! Bossman had a nightstick as the four circled the ring, Undertaker and Stone Cold trying to fight them all off but the numbers game was too much for them to withstand! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: No Contest @ 6:21 [**1/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd booed as Vince McMahon, Gerald Brisco and Pat Patterson rushed to the ring when Mankind suddenly appeared, steel chair in hand! Kane then stumbled down the rampway with Paul Bearer, the four SummerSlam rivals trading fists with the Corporation until John Tenta, Big Bossman, Jeff Jarrett and Steven Regal rolled out of the ring! McMahon had a microphone as Mankind, Undertaker, Kane and Austin stood in one line, McMahon revealing that he hated every single one of their guts, and next week, they'd all team up to take on the Corporation in that very ring! The crowd booed as McMahon led the Corporation back to the locker room, the SummerSlam rivals coming to arguments as the Highway to Hell resumed![/center][/font]
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Post by duan on Aug 2, 2011 0:10:06 GMT -5
Monday Night Raw 8/17/98 - Solid opening segment with Austin not wanting to really address the Undertaker situation, but he gets wrapped up in it anyway. I wonder what you're doing with this same person deal. Well, Ken Shamrock will definitely be winning this. WOAH! Edge wins? Different choice. Runnels has gone crazy!! Mid-South has gone so downhill, good win for the ECW guys. Ladder match should be awesome. Wonder who we got in the Corporation next. This Oddities feud has really got me confused honestly; I forget who is on whose side. Either way, Kurrgan winning makes sense. Um, what an awkward comment from Chyna. MICHAELS IN ACTION?! Good to see him over X-Pac and the street fight (about 4 years early circa 2002) will be awesome. Hardcore match again? Sweet deal and good promo from Vader & Owen. Bearer causing Kane to lose to find out its really his son is crazy stuff! I like what you're doing here a lot. Typical Outlaw win. I thought it was a 8-man tag match tonight? BOSSMAN?! Really! Ah, you moved the 8-man match to next week I see. Should be tight stuff Dan, you are hitting your stride again my friend.
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Post by Bob Bob Bobelow on Aug 2, 2011 11:18:56 GMT -5
I’m kind of interested in the brainwashing that Taker might have pulled on Kane. I could see that leading to a Kane face turn and Taker becoming a heel. Good decision to have Edge win the battle royal. I hope he wins the title at SummerSlam and you start his push earlier then they did in real-life. Simple win for RVD/Sabu. Albert hitting Kurrgan with a bicycle kick hopefully means Albert gets a push! Make them eat their breasts? That’s really weird. Ugh, not a fan of Michaels returning on RAW and beating X-Pac so quickly. I thought it would be common sense to hold off on such a return for a pay per view like SummerSlam. Really baffled by that decision. Kinda lackluster stipulation for HBK/HHH, in my opinion. I think a last man standing match would be more suitable. Very enjoyable Kane/Mankind/Taker segment. Another simple tag win for the Outlaws. I’m actually glad to see the no contest for the tag match. The corporation can’t be losing so many matches since their formation. I can’t imagine that the Big Bossman will be given a big push or anything. The main event seemed alright and the aftermath was okay too. Overall, an enjoyable show for sure. I just didn’t agree with the Michaels return on RAW.
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Post by chaz on Aug 2, 2011 11:58:17 GMT -5
RAW - I liked the opening segment. Very good promo from Austin. Would have preferred to have seen Bearer get Stunnered and then Undertaker lay out Austin. Sets up the fans wanting to see Austin's revenge later on. However, the way you wrote it works too. Glad Edge won the battle royal. Damn it, get that belt off D'Lo! Decent win for RVD and Sabu, though I think you should either sign them permanently or end the ECW invasion. It's been going on-and-off since 1997. I legit laughed my ass off at Chyna's segment. GOLD MEDAL, 5 STARS, 1ST PLACE!!!!! Giving away Michaels on RAW is a little odd, but I don't doubt it being something WWF would have done. After all, giving away pay-per-view-esque matches/segments/moments were the way to go for WWF and WCW in the 90's. Glad Michaels went over. 4 years too early with the Street Fight. The Hardcore Match was brilliant, especially for a short match. The post-match stuff was equally as good and builds some good crapfor this cluster ed main event scene. Love it. Rock is wasted in feuds with the likes of Dustin Runnels. Push him the God damn moon! Obvious win for the Outlaws. Not much to comment on. Ladder Match at SummerSlam should be a massive spotfest. BOSS MAN! YEAH! Loved the main event antics. So much going on here, but you make it VERY clear and easy to follow. It feels like I'm back in 1998 watching this. Next week's 4 on 4 match will be massive. Can't wait to see that. Overall, one of your better RAW is WAR shows. This is easily the best diary on the board and one of the best ever. Keep it up.
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Post by DTP. on Aug 2, 2011 15:39:41 GMT -5
THE BRIT REPORT[/color][/size] Presented by Mike Potter on Friday 21st August 1998[/size]
-- You can see my review of Sunday Night HeAT and RAW is WAR here.
-- There is speculation in WCW that Chris Benoit will not be renewing his contract with World Championship Wrestling. It should be interesting to see if the World Wrestling Federation will negotiate with Benoit. In addition, the WWF are in negotiations with the Sandman of Extreme Championship Wrestling.
-- Davey Boy Smith has been telling people that he will be joining the World Wrestling Federation on-screen soon after SummerSlam.
-- Early ideas for where WrestleMania XV could be have been tied between the Civic Center in Philadelphia, the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, or the Alamodome in San Antonio. The site for the 1999 supercard will be officially revealed in November.
-- WCW Monday Nitro beat WWF RAW is WAR again this week with a 4.7 rating to the WWF's 4.2.
-- 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 - Shawn Michaels vs Triple H in a Street Fight - 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 - The Rock vs Dustin Runnels - Ken Shamrock vs Dan Severn in a Shoot match - D-Lo Brown vs Edge for the WWF Intercontinental Championship
-- In results from RAW is WAR on 08/17/98: - Edge def. Ken Shamrock, Dan Severn & 7 others to win a battle royal - Rob Van Dam & Sabu def. The Mid-South Connection - Kurrgan def. Darren Drozdov - Shawn Michaels def. X-Pac - Mankind def. Kane in a Hardcore match - The New Age Outlaws def. Southern Justice - Steven Regal & Jeff Jarrett vs Vader & Owen Hart; no contest - Steve Austin vs The Undertaker; no contest
-- In results from Monday Nitro on 08/17/98: - Steve McMichael def. Sick Boy - High Voltage vs Disco Inferno & Alex Wright; no contest - Saturn & Raven def. Kanyon & Horace Boulder - Scott Norton def. Scott Putski - Curt Hennig def. Dean Malenko - Chris Jericho def. Chavo Guerrero Jr & Stevie Ray - Bret Hart def. Diamond Dallas Page - Goldberg def. The Giant by disqualification[/font][/center]
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Post by DTP. on Aug 3, 2011 14:07:17 GMT -5
| WWF Shotgun Saturday Night: Saturday 23rd August 1998 |
[/b][/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Des Moines, Iowa - Civic Center [/center][/td][/tr][/table] [/center][/td][td] Match Result[/td][td] Time[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 1) [/right][/td][td] The Disciples of the Apocalypse def. Kierran Hand and Bradley Morgan after the Big Boot by 8-Ball to Morgan.[/td][td] 2:22[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 2) [/right][/td][td] Kai En Tai and Savio Vega def. The Hardy Boys and Scorpio after the Buzzsaw Kick by Tajiri on Jeff.[/td][td] 7:47[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 3) [/right][/td][td] The Headbangers def. The Quebecers after the Stage Dive by Mosh to Pierre.[/td][td] 4:02[/td][/tr][/table][/center]
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Post by Rule 30 on Aug 4, 2011 19:46:30 GMT -5
WWF Raw is War (8/10/98) Good promo to kick off the show with Mankind and Mr. McMahon. I knew the fatal four was coming, awesome stuff. Good brawl to end the segment. Good opening match. I liked the finish to keep both Shamrock and Brown over. Hopefully we see more than brawling between Shamrock and Severn tonight. Always nice to see Vader got a win. Good post match stuff here. Paul Heyman appearing on Raw, amazing stuff. Rob Van Dam and Sabu versus The New Age Outlaws in a Ladder Match will also be amazing. Ha ha, I loved the Godfather stuff. Good win for Stone Cold over John Tenta. Liked the aftermath with The Undertaker giving Stone Cold a warning. Val Venis versus Prince Albert wouldn't be a great match. Still decent ending and I guess The Headbangers and Kurrgan will be the fun Oddities. Filler tag match I see. Blackman and Shamrock brawling is a nice twist to the storyline. It is hard for me to see Too Much doing any damage to Southern Justice. Piledriver on top of the limo would be such a cool spot. TAKA Michinoku and Dustin Runnels is an odd pairing, even more odd for them to win. I couldn't really care for a match between The Rock and Dustin Runnels. Finally, great main event. I've done a hardcore match with Kane and Mick Foley a few times since June. Pretty cool stuff with The Undertaker. A little confused how a Hardcore Match could end in a no contest, though. I guess one of the superstars wrestling in it disappearing is a good reason to throw it out. Decent show.
WWF Sunday Night HeAT (8/16/98) Owen Hart and Steven Regal opening up is a good choice. Good ending with Jeff getting some momentum leading into Summerslam. Mankind and "Kane" in a hardcore match again should be good as well as Stone Cold versus The Undertaker. Good win for Kurrgan. Pretty predictable, though. Good promo from X-Pac, it is weird to turn DX face in the middle of a feud with HBK. Abismo Negro beating Brian Christopher in a decent match is good. Hopefully you push him to the title soon. Same with Christopher, ha ha. Okay run in from Southern Justice. Not a fan off John Tenta getting the win. I guess Austin was going to come out. Did like McMahon coming out instead, if it was Austin or Kane. Not a bad show with three decent matches and a good promo. Summerslam should be a fun Pay Per View.
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Post by DTP. on Aug 5, 2011 1:02:05 GMT -5
| WWF Sunday Night HeAT: Sunday 23rd August 1998 |
[/b][/color][/font][/td][/tr][tr][td] Des Moines, Iowa - Civic Center [/center][/b][/color][/td][/tr][/table] The opening video package for Sunday Night HeAT airs, as we cut to the Des Moines Civic Center for HeAT, only seven days away from SummerSlam, we are on the Highway to Hell! Shane McMahon and Jerry "King" Lawler introduce us to the show.
The theme of the Nation hit to kick off the show, and with that the Nation started to make their way out to the arena, the crowd booing loudly. The Rock and Rikishi Phatu, accompanied by the Godfather made their way to the ring as Rock took the microphone and began to talk about how he doesn't owe anybody a damn thing! The only thing that the "Brahma Bull" cares about is himself and the respect of himself from others. And with the Nation, he has all of the respect, and they are, without a shadow of a doubt, THE coolest and most dominant faction in the World Wrestling Federation today. Rock tells us that Dustin Runnels he has had enough of, and so he wants him to put down the crowbar and meet him in the ring next Sunday at SummerSlam, because Rock would be happy to whoop his candy ass all over Madison Square Garden!
1) The Rock and Rikishi Phatu (w/The Godfather) vs Dustin Runnels and TAKA Michinoku |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was an interesting match, a rematch from two weeks ago on RAW is WAR as The Rock tried to let Rikishi Phatu handle most of the work, the "Brahma Bull" waiting on the sideline and shouting abuse to Dustin Runnels as he was being worked over by Phatu. Runnels still had his crowbar on him, and that was a blatant display of paranoia, of the Godfather trying to cost him and Michinoku the match. TAKA Michinoku soon got the tag as Rock met him and Michinoku out-wrestled him and took him down with plenty of high-flying dives and fast-paced mat-based sequences. Michinoku soon knocked Rock clean out with the missile dropkick, and he got the tag to Dustin, Runnels getting ready for the Curtain Call on Rock just for the Phatu to distract the official. The Godfather got onto the apron and slammed his own crowbar into the back of Runnels' head! Rock rolled Runnels up for the three as the crowd booed. [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners: The Rock and Rikishi Phatu @ 6:32 [**1/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd booed as The Rock rolled out of the ring to boos, TAKA Michinoku dashing into the ring to attend to Dustin Runnels, and Rock assembled with the Godfather and Rikishi Phatu, the Nation leaving victorious, Mark Henry still scheduled to compete later tonight! -- Commercial Break --Three trumpets were heard, as suddenly out came Tiger Ali Singh, the patriot of the USA from India, Ali Singh making his way down to the ring wearing an Uncle Sam hat with red, white and blue tights on and a waistcoat. Tiger Ali Singh climbed into the ring as Tom Brandi was already standing, the "Sincere" Brandi asking Tiger if he was the answerer of his open challenge this week. He talked in stereotype about how Tiger Ali Singh is a stereotype of India wanting to be an American. He speaks with hypocrisy as Tiger tells Brandi that he will see who the stereotype is in a few moments. 2) Tom Brandi vs Tiger Ali Singh |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Tiger Ali Singh competed well in his debut here in the World Wrestling Federation, Tom Brandi having had extremely bad luck in recent weeks, each time trying to beat superstars such as Dan Severn and Kurrgan, just to fail. Ali Singh led him into several hip tosses, showing that he was agile in the ring. Ali Singh was almost worked over by Brandi as Brandi had him in a cobra clutch, but Singh reversed and starting to fire back, nailing a hangman's neckbreaker. Singh then went to the second rope, coming off with the "Uncle Sam Bulldog" for the win! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Tiger Ali Singh @ 3:50 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd cheered as Tiger Ali Singh celebrated his win, Tom Brandi remaining down as Singh proved to be dominant in his debut! In the backstage area, Al Snow was shown with Head, as he was caressing it, talking about the bad things that happened to Head when in ownership of the "Big Valbowski". Snow tells Kevin Kelly that he will avenge what Head suffered. Ever since the incident, Head has not eaten or slept, and for that Head has been scarred! Al starts throwing things around and hugging Head, telling Kelly that he wanted Val Venis' head on a silver platter! A graphic appeared, promoting that next Sunday night on HeAT before SummerSlam, we would see Yoshihiro Tajiri defend the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship against either TAKA Michinoku, Mr Aguila and Abismo Negro, and they will face off tomorrow night on RAW is WAR to determine the number one contender. -- Commercial Break --3) X-Pac (w/Chyna) vs Mark Henry |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was an adventurous match, as this all began two weeks ago on RAW is WAR when Mark Henry tried to touch Chyna just for Chyna to attack "Sexual Chocolate". X-Pac was out for retribution, as he was cheered going into it, the degenerate firing Mark with several sharp kicks using his educated feet. "Sexual Chocolate" soon started catching X-Pac off-guard, managing to turn a hurricanrana into a death valley driver, and Henry soon continued, stomping away at X-Pac and seemingly squashing him. We were told that we would apparently be joined by the Corporation in a few moments, as this match was intended to main event HeAT. X-Pac was still sore from the match with Shawn Michaels on RAW, "Sexual Chocolate" giving X-Pac the big splash once! He continued, giving X-Pac a second, and then a third, Chyna finally entering the ring and attacking Henry! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Mark Henry @ 4:45 by disqualification [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Mark Henry collapsed as Chyna kicked "Sexual Chocolate" downstairs, the "Ninth Wonder of the World" attending to X-Pac as the fans cheered Chyna for having done that to the Nation member! The Godfather then ran to the ring, Rikishi Phatu and D-Lo Brown following!? The Nation were assembled as they circled X-Pac in the ring and started to triple team X-Pac and Chyna of D-Generation X! The crowd booed as suddenly the New Age Outlaws and Triple H hit the ring, running the Nation off! DX recovered in the ring. -- Commercial Break --We cut to the backstage area as Michael Cole was shown standing outside of the locker room of the Nation, and they had reportedly locked the doors, disabling any opportunity to find out why they started attacking X-Pac, and what their deal with D-Generation X is! An advertisement aired, promoting RAW is WAR tomorrow night, six days from SummerSlam. It promotes the eight-man tag team contest with the four SummerSlam rivals, Stone Cold, Kane, The Undertaker and Mankind teaming up to take on the Corporation's Steven Regal, John Tenta, Jeff Jarrett and Big Bossman in a War of Attrition! Plus, Triple H will be in attendance to sign the contract for SummerSlam with Shawn Michaels; Dan Severn teams with Al Snow to take on Val Venis and Ken Shamrock, plus a lot more! We cut to the ring as the crowd booed, the entire Corporation appearing as Vince McMahon led Big Bossman, Steven Regal, Pat Patterson, Gerald Brisco, Jeff Jarrett and John Tenta out to the ring, the crowd booing as McMahon talked about how they were here to talk about tomorrow night. And how there will be an interesting occurrence when Kane defects to the Corporation! The crowd boos at McMahon's random revelation, Vince's associates even confused by this statement. McMahon promises that the Corporation will grow larger and larger. He brought back Bossman, and he is more vicious and meaner than ever. But it doesn't end here, not by any chance. He says that Kane is coming. He says that other factions will fall to the Corporation and they will become more and more powerful! He calls up the play-by-play announcer, his son Shane as he tells him to get his cowardly ass in this ring. Moments later, the Big Bossman grabs him from the announce table with a knightstick, Shane rolled into the ring as Vince told him to finally step out of his ridiculous mother's light and become a real McMahon! He tells him that the Corporation is how Shane becomes like him, and when you're in the Corporation, everybody bows down. Shane gets slapped by Vince, but Shane slaps Vince! He tells him that he wants to prove him wrong, and that is what he is doing now, becoming a member of the Corporation! The crowd boo as Shane laughs and hugs Vince, the Corporation celebrating until the glass shattered, and Stone Cold Steve Austing darted for the ring, trying to get an advantage, meeting Big Bossman at ringside! Austin fights with Bossman at ringside as HeAT has to go off the air![/font][/center][/td][/tr]
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Post by DTP. on Aug 6, 2011 8:20:42 GMT -5
WWF.com Update! August 23rd 1998
Doug Furnas and Phil LaFon have been released from their contracts. We wish them the best in all future endeavours.
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Post by HoganBai on Aug 6, 2011 9:22:59 GMT -5
Hey, just started reading this, very easy to pick up as it really isn't too dissimilar to how it was in 98, just a few storylines moved forward in time. I'm a bit disappointed in HBK's return being on Raw, and the fact he's the heel, when after time off and coming back, he might well of been a face, BUT, it is something different and I like it. The card for Summerslam is really picking up nicely, the tag team title match should be insane, really looking forward to seeing what the future holds for RVD & Sabu. The main event scene is awesome too, really neatly played out, no idea what's going to happen at Summerslam, but I'm pulling for Kane, go on, push him to the moon lol
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Post by DTP. on Aug 8, 2011 11:40:12 GMT -5
| WWF RAW is WAR: Monday 24th August 1998 |
[/b][/color][/font][/td][/tr][tr][td] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - CoreStates Center [/center][/b][/color][/td][/tr][/table] A replay from last Monday night on RAW is WAR aired, as it was Mankind and Kane competing in a heated Hardcore match, the mask of Kane up for grabs, to see if the Undertaker and Kane were allied. Mankind managed to defeat the "Big Red Machine" after a huge stunt from the stage, but the Undertaker came to Kane's aid, or to simply brawl with Mankind, who knew. Later on, Stone Cold met with the Undertaker in a match that was interrupted by Vince McMahon's Corporation, and this led to the return of the Big Bossman. Kane and Mankind came out to fight off the Corporation before brawling amongst themselves, and this week, they'd have to team up against the Corporation!
The opening video package to RAW is WAR aired, as we cut to the live CoreStates Center for the final send-off on the Highway to Hell! Jim Ross and Jerry "King" Lawler introduce us to the show as they promote how SummerSlam is an astonishing six days away!
The theme of Rob Van Dam and Sabu hit as the crowd cheered, very fond of the two WWF superstars that were a part of Extreme Championship Wrestling, now here to fight for the WWF Tag Team Championships. RVD smiled as the "Whole F'N Show" began to talk about how he was glad to be home, right here in Philly, because this is where the "Whole Damn Show" got noticed! Van Dam states that it was thanks to a man with a whole lot of brain. At that moment, out came Paul Heyman to the theme of ECW! Heyman walked into the ring, hugging Van Dam and revealing that he was here for one night only, and one reason was that he had had just about enough of Vince McMahon's bullsh*t! Heyman talks about how McMahon has signed RVD and Sabu, and they were his creations! He wishes them the best of luck, but it does mean that all of the WWF superstars will be amazed by the true talent that these two EXTREMISTS possess!
Suddenly, the theme of the New Age Outlaws hit as the crowd gave them a mixed reaction, Billy Gunn and Road Dogg Jesse James coming out, James asking if this was extremely crappy wrestling, or RAW is WAR. Gunn talked about how they are embarking upon stepping between those ropes in six days, in Madison Square Garden, and as always showing their opponents who the bosses are, and who will walk out the WWF Tag Team Champions as they did walking in! Road Dogg tells Paul Heyman that he was impressed with what he did, it's just a shame that his talent will get manhandled and humiliated on Sunday at SummerSlam! Heyman tells the Outlaws to shut their holes, because this is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Anything can happen, this is the town of hardcore violence and extreme intentions! RVD yells for the Outlaws to come and get some, to walk the walk as they did talk the talk. Gunn gets ready but Road Dogg is hesitant, the Outlaws then headed for the ring! The crowd exploded as Heyman slid out of the ring, Bill Alfonso coming out to a large ovation, at ringside with the whistle in his mouth. Heyman brought out a ladder as the fans exploded, Sabu grabbing it and slamming it right into both Outlaws' temples! RVD set it up and went to climb it until Gunn gave Sabu a clothesline, then went after Van Dam and tossed the ladder over! Van Dam fell down to the canvas, the Outlaws getting another ladder ready and slamming it into the face of Sabu! Sabu bled, but they weren't done as RVD was set up for the Spike Piledriver, it connecting right on top of a ladder! The crowd booed, the Outlaws having left the extremists unconscious and bloody, but in six days things may change!
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We return to RAW is WAR as the "Big Red Machine" Kane was shown arriving at the arena, Paul Bearer accompanying; the first of the four SummerSlam rivals that will team up to face the Corporation tonight, to arrive here in Philadelphia.
1) Ken Shamrock and Val Venis vs Al Snow and Dan Severn |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Steve Blackman was at ringside for this one on commentary, as the "World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock settled this blood feud with Dan "the Beast" Severn once again, mixing it up with the bizarre feud between the "Big Valbowski" Val Venis and Al Snow. The "Lethal Weapon" commented saying that he would be the special referee for the Shoot fight on Sunday night, where Shamrock and Severn will collide. Venis worked over the back of Snow before Al got in an eye poke, then taking Snow down and stomping away at him. Shamrock stood on the apron, waiting for Venis to try and get the tag; Severn with the dragon sleeper applied on Venis. Venis finally managed to get out without fading, Snow getting into the ring as Shamrock got the tag, Shamrock immediately giving Snow a drop toe hold, and Snow tapped out to the Ankle Lock! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners: Ken Shamrock and Val Venis @ 5:16 [**1/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd cheered as Ken Shamrock dropped the foot of Al Snow, the "World's Most Dangerous Man" looking back at Dan Severn as if to say that is all it would take to beat the "Beast" this Sunday! A replay aired, showing us last week as it was a battle royal to determine a number one contender to the WWF Intercontinental Championship, Edge managing to eliminate Dan Severn after he had eliminated Ken Shamrock. But after the bell, D-Lo Brown suddenly attacked Edge, marking his territory in the Intercontinental Championship picture. We caught up with D-Lo Brown in the locker room of the Nation, D-Lo asked by Michael Cole about what he has to say about his rival, Edge. D-Lo mentions that he just sees him as an obstacle. He underestimates him, and that is for a reason. He knows this Edge weirdo will give him a fight, but he will recognise, because nobody can beat the great WWF Intercontinental Champion. We then had The Rock, the Godfather and Mark Henry appear with Rikishi Phatu as well, Cole asking the Nation for their intentions on attacking D-Generation X last night on HeAT. Rock talks about how they are the most dominant faction in the World Wrestling Federation. D-Generation X are a bunch of roody-poo candy asses compared to the Nation! -- Commercial Break --2) Too Much vs Southern Justice |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Too Much have been a thorn in the side of Southern Justice in recent weeks, and this was it, for Mark Canterbury and Dennis Knight to get retribution on the two flamboyent, young superstars. Knight and Canterbury pounded on Scott Taylor as Brian Christopher kept trying to direct traffic and succeeded, "Too Sexay" with a low blow on Canterbury whilst the referee wasn't looking. "Too Hot" started to work over the head of Canterbury, keeping him on the canvas as Too Much tried everything in their effort to keep the big man down. Canterbury soon caught Christopher off the top rope with a clothesline, getting the tag to Dennis Knight, and he came in and gave Christopher the Justice Served for the instant win! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners: Southern Justice @ 4:25 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Southern Justice celebrated their win as they seemed pretty satisfied with the destroying of Too Much. Brian Christopher was helped up by Scott Taylor as the two smaller superstars left the ring passing Jerry Lawler, "Too Hot" and "Too Sexay" both yelling derogatory things to the "King"!? Jerry wondered what had gotten into his 'ally'. In the backstage area from earlier today we see Jacqueline sitting, talking to Luna Vachon about their lack of opportunity against Sable and Sunny. Luna tells Jackie that she may be a single lady now, but she should just wait until another man comes along; and Luna was going to take her out to find him tonight! The crowd booed as the Corporation made their way out to the ring, Vince McMahon, Pat Patterson, Gerald Brisco, Jim Cornette and Shane McMahon as they seemed pretty pleased to have the boss' son join the Corporation, a replay airing showcasing Shane's joining of the Corporation last night on Sunday Night HeAT. Mr McMahon talked about how he's spoken about how his Corporation would grow and grow, and McMahon would take back his own promotion. And later tonight, we'd see an example, as the Undertaker will make the first step of joining the Corporation in the almighty eight man tag team match where Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kane and Mankind will all suffer the karma of the Corporation. He introduces the man that returned to the WWF last Monday on RAW is WAR, the Big Bossman walking down the rampway to boos, as Bossman was asked by McMahon why joining the Corporation is such a brilliant idea. He tells McMahon that he was away from here for a while, but he's glad to be back, because the WWF has been a mess! He's come to tidy things up. He isn't a cop anymore, he is the enlisted guard of McMahon, and he will continue to protect the Chairman in weeks and months to follow. At that moment, the glass shattered and Stone Cold made his way down to the ring, the WWF Champion eyeballing the Corporation as he talked about how he's probably seen these guys before, and he honestly doesn't give a little bit of a damn about Bossman's bromance for McMahon, but if the Undertaker was to join the Corporation, he would kick his sorry ass and the "Deadman" would instantly become just "Dead". Austin asks Vince if this was his threat, as he demanded they challenge him. Suddenly Bossman cracked Austin over the head with the nightstick, Bossman battering Austin with it several times as Austin tried to fight back. Bossman then picked Austin up and nailed the Bossman Slam, the Corporation leaving over the "Texas Rattlesnake"! -- Commercial Break --We return to RAW is WAR as Shawn Michaels was shown arriving at the arena, the "Heartbreak Kid" turning around to have the Disciples of the Apocalypse glare at him suspiciously. HBK sensed an atmosphere of dislike as he progressed through the corridors, Triple H perhaps having something to do with it? 3) Non-Title Match: Dustin Runnels vs D-Lo Brown (w/The Nation) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] The WWF Intercontinental Champion, six days away from a title defence against the mysterious Edge, who is also scheduled to compete tonight on RAW. Dustin Runnels was here to fight the Nation members as Runnels has been wanting a piece of The Rock, and Runnels was shown to have a minor concussion following that shot to the skull from Rock last night using Dustin's own crowbar. D-Lo went to work on that head trauma, stomping away at Dustin and keeping him grounded, D-Lo with the bear hug and the sleeper to keep Dustin weary. The Rock watched at ringside whilst the Godfather had two of his Hos with him, and Runnels knew he was in for a hard time. Runnels then started fighting back, the second-generation superstar nailing the Curtain Call on D-Lo, but almost instantly the Nation started attacking Dustin! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Dustin Runnels @ 5:56 [**1/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Dustin Runnels was stomped away at by The Rock and The Godfather, the crowd booing loudly. D-Lo Brown rolled out of the ring and grabbed the crowbar of Dustin, climbing into the ring and seemingly preparing the headshot for Runnels up just for Edge to slide into the ring, the spear to the WWF Intercontinental Champion! Edge blocked Rock and gave him the Downward Spiral, then clotheslining Godfather out of the ring! Runnels was aided to by Edge. We go to the nightclub with Jacqueline and Luna Vachon, both women asking the bartender for two cocktails, then looking at several men around them parading in thongs. Jackie talks about how she's really feeling this. Luna suggestively agrees, getting closer to Jacqueline for some reason. The crowd cheered as Triple H made his way down a hallway, and he would sign the contract with Shawn Michaels next! -- Commercial Break --The crowd cheered as D-Generation X's theme hit, and Triple H made his way out to the ring to a loud ovation, the fans seemingly loving Hunter more and more each week. Hunter climbed into the ring and took a microphone, talking about how he was once hated by them all, but now he's too sexy and rebellious to be booed. Triple H talks about how this Sunday at SummerSlam, he will fight his former best friend, and Shawn Michaels has always been illustrated as the good guy. The fact is, he's a complete bunghole! Hunter talks about how Shawn manipulated many and refused to apologise for his obscene behavior. DX do that, but there's a difference between pissing someone off and putting someone on the edge of suicide. Shawn Michaels' theme cut him off as the crowd gave HBK a mixed reaction, the "Heartbreak Kid" darting to the ring and asking Hunter if he was really becoming more popular than him based on these rumours. Triple H told Shawn to watch him, as this Sunday Hunter would prove why he is the better athlete, the better entertainer, and not the biggest bunghole to walk the planet! Shawn asks Triple H if he'd like it if Shawn told the truth. Hunter replied, telling Shawn that he was simply not interested, because as far as the locker room is concerned, he is the evil. Shawn suddenly gave Hunter the Sweet Chin Music, the crowd booing when he signed the contract, taking the microphone and yelling that he did it all! All of which Triple H just said, but it's because everybody here makes him sick to the gut! HBK says that he'd do it over and over again if he could. He had so many people believing bullsh*t. But Hunter will suffer the consequences at SummerSlam, and you can count on that one! Shawn left as Hunter was left laid out, HBK an angry, angry man. In the nightclub, Jacqueline was shown dancing with a male stripper, Luna Vachon watching from a distance over Jackie's fun with the stripper. -- Commercial Break --The Undertaker was caught up with by Dok Hendrix backstage, and the "Lord of Darkness" was questioned on the idea of his turning on the World Wrestling Federation for the Corporation. 'Taker pinned Hendrix to the wall, telling him that he would never sell his soul to the devil known as McMahon. And he warned him that if he ever assumed this again, the "Deadman" would kick in his front door and choke all of the life out of the freebird! 'Taker wandered off as Hendrix was left breathless, 'Taker obviously not taking this rumour lightly. 4) Number #1 Contenders Match: TAKA Michinoku vs Mr Aguila vs Abismo Negro |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] The light heavyweight division have certainly not been seen on RAW is WAR in recent weeks, only TAKA Michinoku and Kai En Tai having made appearances, as here we saw Yamaguchi on commentary, Yoshihiro Tajiri beside him. Three of the top light heavyweight stars competing for a WWF Light Heavyweight Championship shot this Sunday on HeAT before SummerSlam. Michinoku got in so many amazing hurricanranas on Aguila, Aguila and Negro soon brawling to ringside where Michinoku came over the top with the Asai Moonsault. Negro topped it, corkscrew dive to his opponents over the top rope. Aguila tried to get the win with a 450 splash but Negro got his knees up, El Martinete Especial connecting! He got the three as Michinoku was so close to breaking it up. [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Abismo Negro @ 7:02 [**3/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Abismo Negro celebrated his win as Yoshihiro Tajiri climbed into the ring, trying the Buzzsaw Kick but Negro dodged it, dropkicking Tajiri to the floor! Shoichi Funaki, Yamaguchi and Tajiri backed up as Negro stood tall in the ring. An advertisement aired, promoting WWF SummerSlam, this Sunday on pay-per-view from New York City! -- Commercial Break --Jeff Jarrett was shown on the phone to someone in the parking lot, when Owen Hart suddenly blind-sighted "Double J"! Owen faces Jarrett this Sunday at SummerSlam, but the "Black Hart" was here to even things up for Stone Cold Steve Austin being attacked earlier tonight! Owen tossed Jarrett into a car hood before applying the Sharpshooter right there and then! Owen left him down, the WWF European Champion yelling that this attack was a sneak peek of Sunday! 5) Edge vs The Godfather (w/Hos) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Edge was here to prove to everybody why he was worthy of a WWF Intercontinental Championship shot, and you had to imagine that he was just getting ready to take out D-Lo Brown this Sunday at SummerSlam. The mysterious rookie had an outstanding start earlier tonight when he made the save for Dustin Runnels against the Nation, but this was the Godfather, over fifty pounds heavier than the mysterious Edge. Plus, he had his Hos with him, and Edge was in no mood for the services of Godfather buying Edge out. Edge managed to take Godfather down with a spear though, and Edge continued, seemingly trying the Downward Spiral, but Godfather was too strong and managed to take Edge down. Godfather even tried the Pimp Drop but Edge rolled it into a victory roll, snatching the three! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Edge @ 4:29 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Edge celebrated his win, as this hot youngster was definitely about to make an impact, perhaps against the WWF Intercontinental Champion? But suddenly, D-Lo Brown struck again, the title nailing Edge right in the back of the head! Brown stomped at Edge repeatedly before going up and nailing the Frog Splash on Edge with the chest protector on! D-Lo stood over Edge with the Godfather and his Hos, the Nation having got retribution. We return to the nightclub, as Luna Vachon and Jacqueline were shown...making out! A display of hot lesbian action was happening as we quickly cut away! The Corporation were shown on their way to the ring, and the eight man tag team match was next. -- Commercial Break --6) Stone Cold Steve Austin, Mankind, Kane and The Undertaker (w/Paul Bearer) vs Jeff Jarrett, John Tenta, Big Bossman and Steven Regal (w/Vince McMahon, Shane McMahon, Pat Patterson, Gerald Brisco and Jim Cornette) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was an adventurous main event, as the match was made to be anything goes, McMahon announcing one minute into the War of Attrition that this would be a no-disqualification, no count-outs match. Stone Cold Steve Austin was already hurt from the Big Bossman beating earlier tonight, Mankind and Kane somehow getting along after their rivalry this past two weeks. The Undertaker stuck to himself, as John Tenta pounded away at Mankind and kept him isolated from the SummerSlam rivals. The "Lord of Lords" worked the neck of Austin, those two definitely becoming rivals after the last month. Bossman used his nightstick on the "Big Red Machine", and before long all eight men were going at it in the centre, McMahon at ringside waiting for someone to make the turn. The "Deadman" was in there, and he gave Bossman a Choekslam, then giving Tenta the big boot off the apron! Regal was given the Stunner by Austin but the "Lord of Darkness" gave Austin the Tombstone Piledriver! The crowd booed as he turned to Vince, then took out Kane and then Mankind! 'Taker left, but not before laying out Vince McMahon! 'Taker remained a loner as he left for the backstage area, "Double J" sliding in for the three! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners: The Corporation @ 10:20 [**1/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd booed as the Corporation celebrated in the ring, Stone Cold Steve Austin suddenly getting up and brawling with the Corporation, as did Kane and Mankind! A massive brawl broke out, Vader joining the battlefield against the Corporation, as RAW is WAR went off the air![/center][/font]
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Post by Rule 30 on Aug 8, 2011 14:37:57 GMT -5
WWF Raw is War Summerslam six days away, I dig it. Nice surprise with Rob Van Dam, Sabu, and Paul Heyman opening up the show. Nice involvement from The New Age Outlaws. Good brawl, the Spike Piledriver onto a ladder sounds like a bit much for a beat down. Good way to open the show, and I'd be a lot better if Van Dam and Sabu won the titles at Summerslam, unlike Wrestlemania. Al Snow and Dan Severn as a team is odd. I could see Shamrock and Venis working out, though. Good win for Ken Shamrock and Val Venis, Al Snow tapping out was acceptable. Couldn't really care for the Southern Justice win. They are going no where. Nice segment with the Corporation and Stone Cold Steve Austin. McMahon teasing Undertaker joining the Corporation is great. Don't really like Shawn being the heel/tweener now. Should have saved it for after the feud with D-Generation X. Decent win for Dustin Runnels and I liked the run-in from Edge. Good stuff, but I see D-Lo Brown retaining the Intercontinental Championship at Summerslam. All these nightclub segments, please tell me it is not going where I think it is going. Abismo Negro becoming the number one contender for the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship is good. Nice to see they got some TV time on Raw is War again. Owen Hart attacking Jeff Jarrett from behind doesn't seem like something he'd do, but it is nice last minute build for Summerslam. Good win for Edge and I liked D-Lo Brown regaining some heat going into Summerslam. Pretty cool how Edge and D-Lo hit their finishers on each tonight. Smart move. Oh god, I hope Jackie was really really really really drunk. Just saying. Finally, a great main event. I liked the swerve with The Undertaker. Where the hell did Vader come from? lmao. Pretty good show despite some questionable decisions. Summerslam should be great.
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Post by duan on Aug 11, 2011 23:47:02 GMT -5
Time for another edition of Raw!
- Pretty explosive opening to Raw; don't know if I like Heyman appearing on WWF television so much. Just iffy about it and the Outlaws getting the upperhand was unexpected. Meh tag match to open the show; The Shamrock/Severn feud bores me. Really loving D'Lo as IC champion, I want you to carry that far. Southern Justice with the throw away win; what's with the King segment too. Awkward Luna/Jackie segment. Still think this Corporation is kinda lame to be honest; just seems lackluster...Austin being laid out is fine and needed to prove dominance. Runnels scores the DQ victory over D'Lo? Edge seems like a real threat in the brawl afterward. These Luna'/Jackie segments are just real awkward and quite frankly, terrible. So it seems the roles have reversed and HBK is now the heel. Nice job. Please end these segments. Not much Light Heavyweights recently as you said. Abismo winning is fine; just something new. Owen getting revenge is good stuff. Yes, glad to see Edge go over! D'Lo and Edge will have an awesome match; the revenge attack was coming. HLA! Ugh, the Corporation going over doesn't make much sense as the 4 competitors look weak for Sunday. This episode was good, but definitely not your best. Looking forward to Summerslam man!
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Post by Elliot on Aug 12, 2011 7:53:10 GMT -5
RAW is WAR; loved that the Tag Team Division for the opening segment. I'd love to see Rob Van Dam and Sabu take the WWF Tag Team Championships sometime, they were really over back then. A good victory for Ken Shamrock and Val Venis, allowing Shamrock to send the message to Dan Severn for SummerSlam. Surprised to see Southern Justice go over here, but I like the tension between Too Much and Jerry Lawler. Great segment with The Corporation. I was, and still am a huge Bossman mark, so I'm pleased to see him used here. Surprised to see Dustin Runnels win, but I like the aftermath with Edge coming to his aid after a beating from The Nation. Great segment with Triple H and Shawn Michaels, I like that Shawn is the one to go heel. Who the hell is The Undertaker kidding? We all know he'll jump sides... I'm going to be perfectly honest and say I have no idea who Abismo Negro is, lmao. A good victory for Edge, but as expected, a post-match beat down from The Nation. Shocking finish with The Undertaker remaining neutral and just taking out everybody. The Corporation winning really makes all four SummerSlam Contenders look weak, but I'm sure they'll regain that at SummerSlam. Overall, another good show.
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Post by DTP. on Aug 12, 2011 14:38:52 GMT -5
| WWF Shotgun Saturday Night: Saturday 29th August 1998 |
[/b][/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - CoreStates Center [/center][/td][/tr][/table] [/center][/td][td] Match Result[/td][td] Time[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 1) [/right][/td][td] Tom Brandi def. Scorpio after the roll-up[/td][td] 4:22[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 2) [/right][/td][td] Tiger Ali Singh def. Tank Thornhill after the Hangman's Neckbreaker.[/td][td] 3:07[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 3) [/right][/td][td] The Hardy Boys def. The Mid-South Connection after the swinging neckbreaker by Matt on Gunn.[/td][td] 4:29[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 4) [/right][/td][td] Rikishi Phatu vs Dustin Runnels; no contest after interference from The Rock. Runnels dominated.[/td][td] 3:42[/td][/tr] [/table][/center] --- THE BRIT REPORT[/color][/size] Presented by Mike Potter on Thursday 27th August 1998[/size] -- You can see my review of Sunday Night HeAT and RAW is WAR here.-- Chris Benoit decided not to sign with the World Wrestling Federation, feeling that the current schedule was too heavy for him. Benoit has decided to remain with World Championship Wrestling for an additional six months before making any decisions. -- Celebrity, John Bobbitt has supposedly offered cash to the WWF to re-marry his ex-wife, Lorena on a pay-per-view event. Interesting. -- WCW Monday Nitro beat WWF RAW is WAR again with a 5.1 rating to the WWF's 4.7. -- 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 - Shawn Michaels vs Triple H in a Street Fight - 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 - Steven Regal vs Vader - The Rock vs Dustin Runnels - Ken Shamrock vs Dan Severn in a Shoot match - D-Lo Brown vs Edge for the WWF Intercontinental Championship -- In results from RAW is WAR on 08/24/98:- Ken Shamrock & Val Venis def. Dan Severn & Al Snow - Southern Justice def. Too Much - Dustin Runnels def. D-Lo Brown - Abismo Negro def. Mr Aguila & TAKA Michinoku - Edge def. The Godfather - Jeff Jarrett, John Tenta, Steven Regal & Big Bossman def. Steve Austin, Kane, The Undertaker & Mankind -- In results from Monday Nitro on 08/24/98:- Wrath def. Mike Enos - Dean Malenko def. Kaz Hayashi - Konnan def. Jim Neidhart - Steve McMichael def. Scotty Riggs - Scott Norton def. Rick Fuller - Lex Luger def. Brian Adams - Chris Jericho def. Curt Hennig to retain the WCW World Television title - Goldberg & Kevin Nash def. Hollywood Hogan & The Giant [/font]
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Post by DTP. on Aug 12, 2011 19:00:29 GMT -5
| WWF Sunday Night HeAT: Sunday 30th August 1998 |
[/b][/color][/font][/td][/tr][tr][td] New York City, New York - Madison Square Garden [/center][/b][/color][/td][/tr][/table] The opening video package for Sunday Night HeAT aired, and we are live here at Madison Square Garden for SummerSlam tonight! Shane McMahon and Jerry the "King" Lawler are at ringside announcing this pre-show for SummerSlam, the Highway to Hell reaching an end in under an hour!
1) The Oddities (w/The Jackyl) vs Kurrgan and the Headbangers |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] A match that has been picking up in recent weeks, the Jackyl once the dominant manager of the fearsome Truth Commission, featuring Kurrgan, but now Jackyl leads the odd combination of Gangrel, Droz and Prince Albert. Kurrgan had his own team of oddities however, them being known as Mosh and Thrasher of the Headbangers. Albert was the power of the team, managing to trade blows with Kurrgan, then going right to work on Mosh. The Headbangers used their speed to get ahead though, Thrasher getting Drozdov with the hurricanrana. Kurrgan got the tag and was almighty and dominant, Chokeslam to Darren Drozdov and then taking his eye off the field and targeting Jackyl! He grabbed him by the throat before Gangrel slid in and chop blocked Kurrgan! He gave Kurrgan the Impaler DDT, securing the three! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners: The Oddities @ 5:11 [*1/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The Oddities celebrated their win whilst Mosh and Thrasher attended to Kurrgan, Prince Albert suddenly giving Mosh the Spinning Wreck Pancake! Drozdov followed, the New Jersey Naptime connecting on Thrasher! Gangrel looked to the heavens as the Jackyl spectated, the Headbangers getting the bloodbath! We cut away. Shawn Michaels was shown arriving at the arena, and he just completely ignored Kevin Kelly, HBK obviously very focused on facing Triple H later tonight! -- Commercial Break --We return to HeAT as Kevin Kelly has found someone else to interview, Edge sitting by his side and Kelly knelt beside him, asking the mysterious one for his thoughts on facing D-Lo Brown tonight. Edge tells Kelly that he doesn't know him, nor does anybody in the locker room. He isn't anybody's friend, only his family members are his friends. Tonight, he takes the WWF Intercontinental Championship for himself. He is one man. He looks out for nobody, when he sees opportunity, he takes it. Tonight we will all see the mystery of the Edge. A video package aired, showcasing the rivalry between Ken Shamrock and Dan Severn, and how intense these two mixed martial-artists have it. The two having arrived from UFC where they were also rivals. And tonight, they settle it in a Shoot fight, with the fearless "Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman officiating. A replay from last week aired, as it was X-Pac taking on "Sexual Chocolate" Mark Henry to stick up for Chyna, but it ended badly as Mark repeatedly splashed X-Pac breaking two ribs, but also started a massive brawl between D-Generation X and the Nation. [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] These two went at it as X-Pac tried to be as sly as he could, the fans cheering him on, taped ribs and all. "Sexual Chocolate" just started laying into X-Pac eventually, no Nation or D-Generaton X members out here tonight. Henry soon started going after the ribs again, tearing off the bandaged ribs of the degenerate and dropping elbows, stomping on the chest. X-Pac was in a world of hurt but he kept going, almost dating back to his 1-2-3 Kid underdog days in the WWF, X-Pac with his educated feet managing to take Mark Henry down at last with a huge dropkick. He nailed a half-crescent kick and then prepared for the Bronco Buster, Mark Henry catching him but X-Pac managed to hurricanrana Henry! X-Pac got set and gave him the X-Factor, picking up a huge win! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: X-Pac @ 4:50 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] X-Pac celebrated his win to cheers before the Godfather jumped X-Pac! He used his cane as he broke it over the back of X-Pac! Godfather was then the victim of a run-in from the New Age Outlaws though, Billy Gunn and Road Dogg clearing house of the Nation, Rikishi Phatu arriving too! Phatu and Henry stood staring at the Outlaws, the Outlaws still scheduled to fight Rob Van Dam and Sabu in the inaugural tag team ladder match! An advertisement aired, promoting SummerSlam, in half an hour! -- Commercial Break --Mankind was shown arriving as Mick Foley, Foley carrying his bags and looking intense, tonight could be the night that Mankind finally fulfils his destiny and wins the WWF Championship! A video package aired, promoting the Street Fight between Triple H and Shawn Michaels tonight, a rivalry that has been so heated and under the skin, it's personal to HBK. Triple H entered this rivalry as the bad guy, but exposed Shawn for being the villain, and for that, the original D-Generation X shall explode tonight! Michael Cole caught up with Triple H as he was with Chyna, Hunter mentioning that the Godfather, Mark Henry and Rikishi Phatu are all chubby son of a bitches, and D-Generation X will get their retribution, but tonight, it's about taking the fight to Shawn Michaels, and he was so ignorant to Kevin Kelly there, it was hilarious. Shawn's all serious, but Hunter doesn't need to have a constipated facial expression, Triple H guaranteed victory! A video package aired, reviewing the entire Corporation scenario. Jeff Jarrett, Steven Regal, John Tenta and the Big Bossman all representing the faction led by Vince McMahon, Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco, but also Jim Cornette and Vince's son Shane! It keynotes their dominance against Stone Cold Steve Austin, Vader, Mankind and various others, Vince proclaiming that the Undertaker will turn on the fans tonight, but just as hinted last Monday!? We go to the office of Mr McMahon as he was with Pat Patterson and Jim Cornette, the Chairman asked by Kevin Kelly about why he asked him to interview him. McMahon reacted bitterly, telling Kelly not to be so damn unprofessional. Vince stated that due to Vader's involvement last Monday night, he has taken the liberty, in the interest of fairness to make Steven Regal vs Vader for SummerSlam tonight! Cornette speaks, saying how the "Lord of Lords" is much better than that fat slob, no matter what sort of size difference there is. -- Commercial Break --An advertisement for RAW is WAR aired, and it will take place next Saturday night from 8/9 CT due to the airing of the US Open. Sunny and Sable are scheduled to have a friendly bikini contest. A video package of the rivalry going on between the New Age Outlaws and Rob Van Dam and Sabu, and it started earlier this year with Road Dogg and Billy Gunn's claims to being the greatest tag team in the United States. RVD and Sabu accepted the challenge, winning the WWF Tag Team Championships, just to lose them a month later. Paul Heyman has been at the Outlaws' throats since, debuting the Dudley Boyz before RVD and Sabu made a return. Tonight, they fight in the first-ever tag team ladder match! 3) WWF Light Heavyweight Championship: Yoshihiro Tajiri (w/Kai En Tai) (c) vs Abismo Negro |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Abismo Negro won this opportunity to face Yoshihiro Tajiri last Monday night on RAW is WAR in a hard-hitting triple threat match also involving Mr Aguila and TAKA Michinoku. Negro found it hard with Yoshihiro Tajiri though, Shoichi Funaki at ringside. Funaki and Yamaguchi attempted to get involved as often as possible, swaying the odds against Negro. Negro was kept down with the stiff kicks and a camel clutch, Abismo soon managing to fight back, the moonsault almost getting the win just for Yamaguchi to get on the apron. TAKA Michinoku ran down to ringside, taking him out, Shoichi Funaki and Michinoku brawling at ringside! A third member of Kai En Tai appeared, going after Michinoku, when Aguila ran down to ringside too! Tajiri went for the green mist but got Yamaguchi on the apron in the eyes! Negro gave Tajiri the Martinete Especial, picking up the win! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner and NEW WWF Light Heavyweight Champion: Abismo Negro @ 8:01 [***] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Abismo Negro celebrated his win as TAKA Michinoku and Mr Aguila handed Negro his WWF Light Heavyweight Championship, then getting on the shoulders of Michinoku and Aguila, Negro having done it! The now four members of Kai En Tai retreated. The video package for the four-corner elimination main event aired, four rivals that hated each other, Stone Cold Steve Austin; Kane; Mankind and the Undertaker, all rivals with severe intentions, all legal tonight as only falls can be made inside the ring. No give, no disqualifications and no count-outs! But conspiracies along the way, as Mankind and Kane seemed to have been working nicely on RAW, the Undertaker seemingly fighting as Kane a few weeks back, and Vince McMahon claiming that 'Taker would turn on the fans to join the Corporation. It will all be answered tonight! Suddenly, we go to the parking lot, as Jeff Jarrett was stomping away at Owen Hart! "Double J" getting revenge on the "Black Hart" for the pre-main event attack on Monday at RAW is WAR, Jarrett challenges Owen for the WWF European Championship tonight! Sunday Night HeAT goes off the air. [/font][/center]
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