The Montreal Aftermath: WWF 1998

[wrestlingsuicide]

WWF MONDAY NIGHT RAW PREVIEW

From www.wwf.com

The match is set, and all that remains are the signatures of the two competitors! WWF Champion, Jeff Jarrett will be defending the WWF Title against Hunter Hearst Helmsley after Helmsley used Shawn Michaels' rematch clause from his previous WWF Championship run. Tonight on RAW, these two will be signing the contract with Mr. McMahon to finalize the match!

Mr. McMahon apparently has some major announcement to make concerning the WWF. What could be Mr. McMahon's agenda, knowing that he is headed for a clash with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin at In Your House?

Speaking of Steve Austin, Austin will apparently be on RAW, LIVE. The Rattlesnake has been banned during the past couple of shows by Mr. McMahon from appearing in person, what will the Rattlesnake have to say about the nature of his match against Vince at In Your House?

There will also be two distinct Grudge Matches on RAW. "Magnificent" Marc Mero will be facing Ken Shamrock in the ring, while Rocky Maivia will be taking on Farooq. All four competitors will be in a Fatal Four Way match for the Intercontinental Championship at In Your House!

Kane and Kurrgan are on a date with destiny as the two will collide at In Your House this Sunday night! What will happen tonight on RAW, when both men are expected to show up and make their presence felt!

Stay tuned and don't forget to watch WWF MONDAY NIGHT RAW for the results!

[iceman dave]

Glad to see that you're using Heat to push the mid-carders and not the main-eventers. Really loved seeing The Outlaws win clean over LOD (without resorting to chairs etc), which only solidifies their move towards "face-ness".

Still love the Primne-Time title, and the every-week defense. Would like to see some faces challenge Scaggs (what about Rhodes???), just to keep the unique nature of the title. Maybe write in a clause that says that no one can have another shot at that belt until after 2-3 months, so that the whole roster can have a chance. Maybe even give a couple of Tag Wrestlers (ie: Hawk, Animal, Jaques, Pierre, etc) a shot, or the Light Heavyweights.

Can't wait till RAW.

[Hewey]

I enjoyed Heat, I was going to leave feedback earlier, But my browser was messing up. Anyways, I'm glad to see The Outlaws finally get a clean win over LOD, But I hope you don't plan on turning them face. They'd be better off staying heels. As for LOD, You need to do something with them other than make them fight and lose to The Outlaws every time they face, It makes LOD look bad and doesn't make them look like threats to the titles.

I also think Crush needs to be put into a feud with someone, So he can break away from just being Triple H's tug. Maybe Crush can feud with The Rock? I'm hoping you don't bring in Jake Roberts, He's worthless and will end up causing more trouble than he's worth. I would love to see Kevin Nash though. He'd make a good opponent for Triple H. Keep up the good work. (Y)

[wrestlingsuicide]

(Remember when Nash and Hall showed up on Nitro? Or when Big Show and Y2J showed up on RAW? This is one of those nights, enjoy!) (Y)

WWF Monday Night RAW - Apr. 20, 1998

Show Rating: 80

RAW TV Rating: 5.06

Nitro TV Rating: 5.45

• Suicidal Kidd def. Mr. Aguila (M:80 C:75 O:77)
  • LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, WELCOME TO RAW!
  • Opening match, and we get Suicidal Kidd in action!
  • Good overall fast-paced match.
  • Suicidal Kidd hit a sit-down face-buster, dubbing it the "One Man Suicide".
  • Suicidal Kidd wins by getting the three count on Aguila.
  • After the match, he smirks, and motions that the title will soon be around his waist.
• New Age Outlaws interview (Rating:66)
  • Outlaws on the mic.
  • They were pretty bland... not really worth recapping.
  • They promised to walk out of IYH as the Champs. They all do that nowadays.
  • Gunn was blank on the mic, again. Dogg is carrying this team during interviews.
• Phone interview from Stone Cold! (Rating:90)
  • JR and King inform us that "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is LIVE on the phone from his home in Texas!
  • JR asks Austin if he's concerned about his upcoming match at In Your House this Sunday.
  • "Well JR, there's not a whole damn thing that I can do about Vince trying to screw Stone Cold over now, is there? But I can guarantee you this: at In Your House: Unforgiven, this Sunday night, live on Pay Per View, you are going to see the toughest SOB in the WWF today do what he does best, and that is to take names and to kick ass! If I have to do it with both my hands tied behind my back, so be it, but there is no DOUBT, NO DOUBT that I am going to open a major can of whoop ass on Vince McMahon this Sunday! And the only ass kissing that's going to be going on, is him kissing my beer-guzzling redneck ass! And that's the bottom line, because STONE COLD SAID SO!"
• Kurrgan def. Chainz (M:72 C:52 O:62)
  • Kurrgan destroys Chainz in a quick squash. Yay.
  • Cornette jumps in the ring to celebrate with his client, when the lights all go dim... and then red.
• Kane makes his presence felt! (Rating:61)
  • Cornette and Kurrgan don't know what to make of this!
  • Suddenly, the ringposts explode! Pyro goes off at the ramp, and the voice of Paul Bearer is heard over the mic!
  • "Sunday Night... oh yesss!!! Kurrgan, you will know the meaning of fear! You will know the meaning of terror! You will know the meaning... of KANE! OH YESSSS!"
  • Cornette and Kurrgan high-tail it out of the ring and backstage!
• Rocky Maivia arrives (Rating:99)
  • Cut backstage to Rocky Maivia, he's here! He's walking down the aisle!
  • Rocky vs. Farooq is NEXT!
• Farooq def. Rocky Maivia (M:79 C:88 O:85)
  • "We Are The Nation" and here's Farooq... interesting, he doesn't have the Nation with him.
  • "The Rock Says" watch as the fans go nuts as Rocky makes his way down the aisle.
  • The usual stuff from both men, the match was a bit safe and a bit short, due to this being on TV.
  • Farooq uses his power moves well, and Rocky just sells like a bitch.
  • Rocky comes back several times, having the crowd at the palm of his hand.
  • Rocky was about to pick Farooq up after a vicious DDT, but Farooq quickly rolled him up into a small package! Farooq grabs the ropes! ONE TWO THREE! Farooq wins!
  • Farooq walks out of the ring with a smile on his face. Rocky stands up in disbelief. The crowd boos as Farooq says that "I own you!" to Rocky.
  • Maivia just stares Farooq down. Wow.
• The Quebecers Interview (Rating:67)
  • OY! The Quebecers are backstage.
  • They say that at In Your House, they will successfully defend the WWF Tag Team Championship!
  • Ray Rougeau says that they'e going to put the Outlaws right where they belong... in the dog house!
  • CANADIANS RULE. OY!
• "Magnificent" Marc Mero def. Ken Shamrock (M:81 C:81 O:80)
  • Back from commercial break, and this match is already underway.
  • Shamrock and Mero brawl brawl brawl.
  • Mero gets in some solid offensive maneuvers.
  • Shamrock comes back and then, SNAPS!
  • Mero tries to cheat his way to win, but Shamrock is a machine!
  • Shamrock locks in the ankle lock!!! MERO IS QUITTING!
  • The ref asks for the bell to be rung, but apparently, Shamrock won't let the hold go!
  • The ref says for Shamrock to let go... but he won't... Shamrock's in a ZONE!
  • The ref has... REVERSED THE DECISION!? They've DQ's Shamrock!
  • Shamrock SNAPS AGAIN! He lets go of Mero's ankle, and ASSAULTS THE REF!
  • Mero crawls out of the ring.
  • Shamrock hits a BELLY TO BELLY AGAINST THE REFEREE! Security run into the ring to prevent more bodily harm against the official!
  • Mero is clutching his ankle in pain. Will he be able to defend the WWF Intercontinental Title at In Your House: Unforgiven!?
• Jarrett/Helmsley contract signing (Rating:90)
  • Back from break. Vince McMahon is in the ring, with an office-type setup. A table, and a couple of chairs. McMahon uses the mic.

    "Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, please welcome the two competitors who will be facing each other for the WWF Title this Sunday Night at In Your House: Unforgiven!"

    "Are Your Ready!?" Hunter Hearst Helmsley walks out with Crush by his side. The fans just boo the shit out of him.

    HHH steps into the ring and shakes hands with Vince.

    "I'm just a COWBOY baby!" Jarrett walks out to the tune of Kid Rock's 'Cowboy', accompanied by Dustin Rhodes, and the fans go nuts! Jarrett holds the WWF Title up in the air.

    JJ steps into the ring and almost immediately, you could feel the tension in the air. Vince speaks on the mic again.

    "Gentlemen, I will only need the two of you here tonight, there will be no altercations happening tonight like what happened last night... so, I will have to ask both Crush, and Dustin Rhodes to head backstage as of this moment."

    The escorts reluctantly head backstage, leaving Vince, Jarrett and Helmsley in the ring. Vince goes on.

    "Now, Hunter, if you would kindly sign here..." Vince offers the contract and the pen to Helmsley.

    HHH signs the contract, but then grabs the mic from Vince's hand.

    "You know what this means, right, Jarrett? This means that this Sunday Night, you're not going to have luck by your side. You're going to have to face ME one on one. That WWF Title goes back where it belongs, it goes back to the LEADERS of the new WWF Generation... the LEADERS of the revolution... it goes back to D-Generation X! And when I win... no, when I TAKE the WWF Title from aound your waist, you're going to realize that you're fighting a losing effort, you're fighting a losing cause... because there is NOTHING. Nothing that can stop DX from taking... over... the WWF."

    Vince takes the mic again. He turns to JJ. "Jeff, kindly sign here."

    JJ signs the contract. He also grabs the mic from Vince's hand. "Hunter, I will gladly take you down at Sunday Night. At In Your House, I am going to prove why I AM the WWF Champion. I will take the BEST, THE ABSOLUTE BEST that you can dish out and I am going to take the fight to YOU. You say that you're taking over the WWF? Not if I have anything to say, or do about it. This title represents qualities that you don't have... HONOR. PRIDE. RESPECT. You want to find out who the better man is? We're going to do just that THIS SUNDAY NIGHT!"

    Vince grabs the mic back, he thanks both men, but tells them to remain in the ring.

• Vince McMahon makes his big announcement (Rating:95)
  • Vince holds the contract up for the crowd to see. He then takes the microphone.

    "Now that the contract's been signed, I will be making by big announcement. You see, this WWF Championship Match will not be any normal match.. because I have personally brought in a special guest referee to call this match down the line!"

    Vince grins a bit, and then faces the camera and starts ranting.

    "It's taken the WWF a great expense to bring him here, but I did it! I did it because I plan on taking Eric Bischoff on his own game. I've spent the past year listening to this weasel, this sick, little perverted bastard... call me out, Monday Night after Monday Night! I've seen him have one of his wrestlers throw one of MY WWF Championships in the trash! I've seen him raid my locker room of talent! I've seen him do it all! And Eric Bischoff, as God is my witness... I am going to squash you like a bug! I don't know how, I don't know where... but when that time comes, I can promise you this... you're NOT going to take me out in the very business that I MADE! And you can book that as Vince McMahon's solemn promise!"

    "They said that I should fight fire with fire... and tonight, TONIGHT, I'm going to do just THAT! Because I give you... back in a WWF Ring for the first time in seven years... and he's coming back as the SPECIAL GUEST REFEREE FOR THE WWF CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH AT IN YOUR HOUSE: UNFORGIVEN... THE NAITCHA BOY! RIC FLAAAAAAAIR!"

    Vince motions towards the curtain. The lights grow dim, and "Sprach Zarathustra" starts playing.

    Jim Ross screams into his headset. "FLAIR IS BACK! FLAIR IS BACK! GOOD GOD ALMIGHTY! THE NAITCHA' BOY IS ON RAW!"

    The fans GO BALLISTIC! HE'S HERE! HE'S HERE! RIC FLAIR! RIC FLAIR! RIC FLAIR! Flair walks out wearing a suit, a weary smile on his face as he walks down the aisle. Vince has a shit-eating grin on, and he's completely happy about this. Naitch walks down the aisle... and climbs into the ring. Vince hands him the microphone. Flair's first words...

    "WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

    And the crowd eats it up. They just EAT IT UP. Flair continues, all emotional.

    "I know, I know you've got a lot of questions in your minds right now... but I'm going to have to address the very first question that I got from a fan as I walked past him backstage...Why, Naitch? Why? Why did you leave Dubya-See-Dubya? Why? Why did you leave?"

    Flair pauses for a moment, and starts slowly.

    "I'm going to be brutally honest with you people... I'm going to be honest with the fans... everyone out there... I have a lot of hate... a lot of HATE in my heart right now. I have not been putting myself 100 percent inside the ring for the past couple of years... I lost my heart, I lost my desire, and I lost the love for this business..."

    Flair switches gears and builds up, his voice getting louder with each word spoke.

    "I have to tell you people... Dubya-See-Dubya isn’t what it used to be. Gone were the days when you switched to WCW and you would see MEN, not thugs, not hoodlums, MEN, wrestle in the ring. You would see the sweat... blood... and tears of these men and how they came in night in and night out to give you people what you wanted to watch! But now... now, Dubya-See-Dubya is poisoned, to the core! It's completely poisoned! It's poisoned by the people in the back... it's been poisoned by that no-good snake, Hogan... It's been poisoned by Nash... by Hall... and by that no good sonofabitch, Eric Bischoff!"

    The crowd cheers as Flair goes on his shtick. His eyes grow wide as he talks about Bischoff. Imagine him screaming to the top of his lungs for the rest of the promo.

    "Bischoff... you SUCK. I hate your guts! You're a liar, you're a cheat, and you’re a sham! You're NOTHING, Bischoff! Ted Turner might have an endless wallet to supply you with all the money you'll need... but you'll never have what's inside here." Flair points at his chest "You don't have a heart, Bischoff... you don't have the heart for this business! And I hate you, I hate you for that! With all my soul, with all my body, with my entire mind... I hate your guts! And if it takes me, Ric Flair, jumping ship to the WWF to take you down, by God, I'd do it... and I DID! WHOOOO!"

    Flair goes on, his voice a bit hoarse.

    "And at In Your House... at Unforgiven... you people are going to see one of the best, THE BEST wrestling matches in the entire world. Despite me hating everyone... and I mean EVERYONE involved... I am going to referee that match down the line, because you are not going to see something as spectacular, as important a match as this ONE right HERE!"

    The fans cheer. Flair just continues ranting. He walks up to Jarrett and gets in his face.

    "Jarrett... I hate you. I hate that you took my Horsemen... you took the one thing that I hold true and dear to my heart and you spat on it back when you were in Dubya-See-Dubya! I hate that I'm seeing you right now... the WWF Heavyweight Champion of the World! Do you know why? Because THIS is the man that I saw when I extended my hand to offer you a spot in the Horsemen back in WCW... this is the kind of man that made me say to myself... 'Give this guy a chance, he's got the heart, he's got the passion, he's got the emotion to carry the torch'... I hate that you turned your back on that... and I don't know if I will ever forgive you... but know this... I respect you, I respect you for the great things you've done lately here in the WWF, and I respect you for being the kind of man that you are right now!"

    Loud cheers. Flair then goes over to Helmsley and also gets in his face.

    "Helmsley... I hate you... I hate you because you're the epitome of what's wrong in the wrestling industry today! I hate you because you, and your buddies... you ruined wrestling for the fans... you ruined wrestling for the regular Joes in the back... you ruined this business for many of my friends and associates! You might have one of the largest sense of what's going on in this business today... you might be one hell of a strategist inside this ring... but I hate your guts! I hate what you represent! But I respect you, because you remind me of a younger ME! I respect you because you see what you want... you know what you want and you plan on getting on top no matter what it takes! I will never forgive you for being a jerk, a sham, and a cheat ... but I will respect you for being the type of guy who doesn't quit, and who doesn't give a damn!"

    More cheers.

    "And you."

    Flair turns to Vince.

    "I hate you Vince McMahon, I hate you for what you did to one of the most loyal, most hard-working wrestlers in the business TODAY! A real man's word is his bond; a real man's handshake means a whole lot more than a knife through your back! You're not a real man, Vince, you SCREWED Bret Hart! You SCREWED him out of a legitimate contract, you SCREWED him out of his dignity, you took that knife and you plunged it right there through his spine! You're just like every other wrestling promoter out there... you're a leech... you're a scab... you suck and suck and suck the life out of everybody... until they've got nothing left to give, and then you throw them away! Ask all the countless names and faces... PEOPLE... REAL LIVE PEOPLE that you've discarded like trash on the street! Mark my words, you'll never, NEVER do that to me, Vince!"

    Flair and Vince now go face-to-face. The fans cheer louder.

    "Being Ric Flair means that I have leverage, being Ric Flair means that I GET what I WANT when I WANT it. And when I signed my contract with the board of directors of the WWF, I specifically had my lawyers to put it in there that I wouldn't have to answer to YOU, or ANYONE else. I may have signed a deal with the devil himself, but I'll be damned if I didn't go into hell with a trailer full of holy water and a soul full of prayers! And you know what Vince? I personally, I personally... would LOVE to see YOU being handed the beating of a LIFETIME at the hands of 'STONE COLD' STEVE AUSTIN at In Your House!"

    The fans cheer even more as Flair mention's Austin. Vince doesn't like being bad-mouthed. He takes the mic from Flair.

    "Now you listen to me! You-"

    Flair grabs the mic back! Vince only scowls even more! The fans cheer!

    "NO! YOU listen to ME! There's an old saying, Vince, to BE the MAN, you've got to BEAT the MAN! WHOOOO! Nobody and I mean NOBODY can walk that aisle, high-style and... WHOOOO! PROFILE LIKE THE NAITCHA' BOY! I can't touch you, just as much as YOU can't touch ME! I am here to take the World Wrestling Federation by STORM! All the HATE, all the DISGUST in my heart... I'm pouring it out RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW... and I'm going to LEAVE IT ALL... RIGHT HERE AND RIGHT NOW. Because a NEW ERA... a NEW ERA IS DAWNING FOR THE WWF. You may not feel it! You may not see it! But oh yeah, it's HERE! It's all HERE! It all starts at Unforgiven, after I call that match straight down the MIDDLE! It's going to start right there, oh, and it's NOT going to end until I SAY it's going to end! And rest assured, when I'm done... when I'm through... Nineteen Ninety-Eight will be remembered for two words...."

    Flair's eyes grow wider as he screams into McMahon's face.

    "RIC! FLAIR! WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

    Jarrett and Helmsley do not break the deadly gaze they have had on each other all night, as Flair and Vince stare each other down. Ross is going nuts on the mic. "CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS!? FLAIR IS BACK IN THE WWF! THINGS ARE GOING TO PICK UP THIS SUNDAY NIGHT AT UNFORGIVEN!"

[Ace]

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I guessed thats what the announcement was but its still pretty awesome to see Flair back in the WWF

Anyone wanna start a book on the bets of Flair screwing either HHH or JJ at IYH?

[wrestlingsuicide]

The World Wrestling Federation Presents...

(Thanks to Kempay for the poster)

IN YOUR HOUSE: UNFORGIVEN

April 26, 1998

FULL MATCH CARD (Card is subject to change):

WWF Championship Match (Special Guest Referee: Ric Flair): Jeff Jarrett© vs. Hunter Hearst HelmsleyWWF Intercontinental Championship Match: "Magnificent" Marc Mero© vs. Rocky Maivia vs. Ken Shamrock vs. FarooqKiss My Ass Match (Austin's hands are to be cuffed behind his back): "Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. Vince McMahonWWF LightHeavyweight Championship Match (Suicide Rules): Taka Michinoku© vs. The Suicidal KiddKane vs. KurrganWWF Tag Team Championship Match: The Quebecers© vs. The New Age OutlawsWWF Prime Time Championship Match: Charlie Scaggs© vs. Associate Barry

Edited March 14, 2006 by wrestlingsuicide

[Sam_Van_619]

The Flair segment on RAW was awesome, can't wait for Unforgiven.

The World Wrestling Federation Presents...

(Thanks to Kempay for the poster)

IN YOUR HOUSE: UNFORGIVEN

April 26, 1998

FULL MATCH CARD (Card is subject to change):

WWF Championship Match (Special Guest Referee: Ric Flair): Jeff Jarrett© vs. Hunter Hearst HelmsleyWWF Intercontinental Championship Match: "Magnificent" Marc Mero© vs. Rocky Maivia vs. Ken Shamrock vs. FarooqKiss My Ass Match (Austin's hands are to be cuffed behind his back): "Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. Vince McMahonWWF LightHeavyweight Championship Match (Suicide Rules): Taka Michinoku© vs. The Suicidal KiddKane vs. KurrganWWF Tag Team Championship Match: The Quebecers© vs. The New Age OutlawsWWF Prime Time Championship Match: Charlie Scaggs© vs. Associate Barry

[Hewey]

Raw was pretty good. Flair had an awesome debut, You had Flair down perfectly. I hope he doesn't turn on Jarrett or does anything in the title match either than calling it down the middle. The rest of Raw was good, I was glad to see Faarooq defeat Rocky, But that just means he won't have a chance in hell on Sunday, Or Shamrock for that matter. I'm not digging The Quebecers and hope they drop the titles to The Outlaws. Is the card final so I can leave predictions?

[Keith Kannon]

I’ve been reading this diary from the start, Idon’t know why I haven’t said anything yet! I love this diary, it isn’t a hassle to keep up with like some of the other diaries in the dome. I really like the Pay-Per-View posters! I normally find that I can only get into the more modern diary’s (haven’t been watching wrestling very long) but this is just great!

Anyway, here are some predictions: (hoping this is the final card)

• WWF Championship Match (Special Guest Referee: Ric Flair): Jeff Jarrett© vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley

• WWF Intercontinental Championship Match: "Magnificent" Marc Mero© vs. Rocky Maivia vs. Ken Shamrock vs. Farooq

• Kiss My Ass Match (Austin's hands are to be cuffed behind his back): "Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. Vince McMahon

• WWF LightHeavyweight Championship Match (Suicide Rules): Taka Michinoku© vs. The Suicidal Kidd

• Kane vs. Kurrgan

• WWF Tag Team Championship Match: The Quebecers© vs. The New Age Outlaws

• WWF Prime Time Championship Match: Charlie Scaggs© vs. Associate Barry

Roll on Unforgiven.

[MGW]

WWF Championship Match (Special Guest Referee: Ric Flair): Jeff Jarrett© vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley

Part of me wants to say draw, and We see £ Way at the next PPV, but I just think You're going to put the belt on HHH and have Falir take a run at it.

WWF Intercontinental Championship Match: "Magnificent" Marc Mero© vs. Rocky Maivia vs. Ken Shamrock vs. Farooq

Rocky may be over, but you'll get more milage out of him chasing. Mero to cheat and pin Rock

Kiss My Ass Match (Austin's hands are to be cuffed behind his back): "Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. Vince McMahon

You can't job the Rattlesnake!

WWF LightHeavyweight Championship Match (Suicide Rules): Taka Michinoku© vs. The Suicidal Kidd

I see Kidd loosing at him own game. TAKA is a damn fine LHW Champ for you

Kane vs. Kurrgan

He's more over, and would benafit from the win

WWF Tag Team Championship Match: The Quebecers© vs. The New Age Outlaws

NAO don't seem to be right for teh belts just yet

WWF Prime Time Championship Match: Charlie Scaggs© vs. Associate Barry

Barry Windham doesn't fit, Scorpio does

[iceman dave]

Great debut by Flair. Loved it....it was very Flair like. I especially like the "shoot" element to it, referring to the Horsemen and other WCW events is very relevant to the 1998 time-period. (obviously the interview was modelled on X-Pac's tirade). Glad to see him in the main-event mix straight away. I hope that you keep it interesting. Maybe Flair can do a "stone-cold" and screw both men over. But in reality, if Flair side with HHH, he would be turning his back on his own principals.

Was a little interested in the presentation of Vince. I would think that the type of promo he gave on Raw would have been very popular with WWF fans. They would have popped huge for Vince when he challenged Eric. If you plan on making this a regular thing, be aware of how the fans might react to Vince.

[Steve Corino]

Now THAT was Flair. I can't really add any more to that.

• WWF Championship Match (Special Guest Referee: Ric Flair): Jeff Jarrett© vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley

Let's face it, Jarrett is holding that belt for safekeeping until HBK gets back.

• WWF Intercontinental Championship Match: "Magnificent" Marc Mero© vs. Rocky Maivia vs. Ken Shamrock vs. Farooq

Mero with the belt is alright, as would be Robo-Shamrock, but to have them two feud one another wouldn't need the title. Rocky would be good, but Rock is above the IC belt now. That leaves Faarooq.

• Kiss My Ass Match (Austin's hands are to be cuffed behind his back): "Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. Vince McMahon

Vince is gonna welch on the bet though.

• WWF LightHeavyweight Championship Match (Suicide Rules): Taka Michinoku© vs. The Suicidal Kidd

SK has been a jobber up until this point, while Taka has momentum coming out the ass. Let Taka retain and SK can rack up some more wins.

• Kane vs. Kurrgan

Bearer being there neutralizes Corny outside the ring, so it'll be a straight match. Only one unstoppable monster can win, so the unstoppable-est one should take it.

• WWF Tag Team Championship Match: The Quebecers© vs. The New Age Outlaws

The Outlaws are way over, but that's a bad thing for tag champs because then they become untouchable. Let the Quebecers keep them for awhile.

• WWF Prime Time Championship Match: Charlie Scaggs© vs. Associate Barry

I just watched this match not long ago on a COTC. Scorp gets this one though, but really, can we get back to Scorpio?

[wrestlingsuicide]

To Everyone, regarding the Flair promo: Thanks for the compliments regarding the Flair promo. If there's one man I think I can do well, it's Flair... I don't know why, maybe because I just love screaming and ranting... hah. I think that it was probably one of the best I've ever written, and would certainly be 'remembered' in this alternate universe, a-la the Hogan heel turn promo.

Baby Hewey: Yep. Final card. Barring any changes. (Y)

iceman dave: Ah I was concerned about that too... but see, Flair ran down Vince later in his rant, and Vince did all the nice things a heel should do. Vince broke kayfabe just to stick it into Bischoff, and went back into character once Flair got the ball rolling.

Regarding predictions: Sorry, I can't give out prizes like other people, but your views on how the storylines are going and how you think they should be going are very much appreciated. I am beginning to see several things from different angles, and not just from my point of view, and it's quite refreshing. Thanks again for posting predictions, even when I didn't ask for any.

BUSY NEWS WEEK! FLAIR RETURNS! ROBERTS APPEARS! WRESTLERS INJURED!

www.wrestlingscoops.com

Alright. So we were wrong about the entire Flair fiasco. But fuck it, it made for great TV, right? Watching Flair walk down that aisle, high-style and profile inside a WWF ring was insanlely amazing. The WWF are certainly serious about bringing this war straight to WCW's door, and all we can do is sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.

WCW made some waves of their own over the weekend too. Remember the piece we ran about Jake Roberts coming back to the WWF? Scratch that. Jake Roberts just appeared on WCW TV, in fact, he showed up with the WWF's own Jimmy Snuka. Jerry Saggs also signed with WCW, which just adds more to the geriatric federation that is WCW.

A couple of WWF wrestlers were in a car accident over the week as well. James Cornette and Henry Godwinn were on board a rented car when they were involved in a 20-car pile-up accident. Cornette and Godwinn are both in stable condition, but apparently, Godwinn will be out of action for 16 months with a knee injury, while Cornette has a broken leg, and surgery/rehab will take 7 months. It will be interesting to see how the WWF copes without Cornette, who is currently active with the Kurrgan/Kane storyline.

The WCW released a new batch of wrestlers, and the WWF was quick to pick up on them. WCW released Norman Smiley, Rocco Rock and James Vandenburg. Rocco Rock and Johnny Grunge (also recently released by WCW) have been signed by the WWF, perhaps to bring the Public Enemy characters into the federation to fatten up a slimming tag-division.

[Guest thederekeffect1]

Nobody wants to see the big wiggle anymore? lol

PREDICTIONS:

• WWF Championship Match (Special Guest Referee: Ric Flair): Jeff Jarrett© vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley

• WWF Intercontinental Championship Match: "Magnificent" Marc Mero© vs. Rocky Maivia vs. Ken Shamrock vs. Farooq

• Kiss My Ass Match (Austin's hands are to be cuffed behind his back): "Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. Vince McMahon

• WWF LightHeavyweight Championship Match (Suicide Rules): Taka Michinoku © vs. The Suicidal Kidd

• Kane vs. Kurrgan

• WWF Tag Team Championship Match: The Quebecers© vs. The New Age Outlaws

• WWF Prime Time Championship Match: Charlie Scaggs© vs. Associate Barry

[Draevyn]

Got to echo the sentiments of everyone on the Flair promo, but I also have to mention you kind of took a bit from a couple of old promo's he did. Not that there is anything wrong with that seeing as you added a hell of a lot, but the constant repitions of "You Suck" and such was from his promo against Bischoff.

Got a question. Being Canadian, I'm not understanding the constant "OY" when it comes to The Quebecers. That's not a Canadian thing. "EH" is a Canadian thing. and "Aboot" if you're from Newfoundland. Wasn't keen on them winning the title from The Outlaws, but it seems that you're taking a lot of focus away from The Outlaws, which means they may not end up being the team they were in real life.

I'm thinking Kurggan is fucked with Cornette out. He's just not a man that you can get over without a mouthpiece, and so I'm hoping Kane completely destroys him.

[Hewey]

FULL MATCH CARD (Card is subject to change):

WWF Championship Match (Special Guest Referee: Ric Flair): Jeff Jarrett© vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley

I don't see Flair screwing anyone over here. Triple H isn't ready for the title just yet. He could use a Intercontinental title reign though. As for Jarrett, I don't really care for the whole bad ass redneck thing, But he'll retain it here. Of course, He's just keeping the gold warm for the showstopper.

WWF Intercontinental Championship Match: "Magnificent" Marc Mero© vs. Rocky Maivia vs. Ken Shamrock vs. Farooq

Rocky's too over for the title. Shamrock just had it, And it wouldn't be right to switch it off to another heel. So Mero retains.

Kiss My Ass Match (Austin's hands are to be cuffed behind his back): "Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. Vince McMahon

Vinnie's getting his ass kicked.

WWF LightHeavyweight Championship Match (Suicide Rules): Taka Michinoku© vs. The Suicidal Kidd

Kidd's jobbed too many times, If this is his specialty, He's gotta come out on top.

Kane vs. Kurrgan

Both men are hosses, But Kane is better off winning especially since he's dropped down the card after main eventing Wrestlemania.

WWF Tag Team Championship Match: The Quebecers© vs. The New Age Outlaws

They just won the titles. Unfortunately, They're keeping it here.

WWF Prime Time Championship Match: Charlie Scaggs© vs. Associate Barry

Scaggs needs a solid run with the title.

[BCW FAN]

This is an amazing diary!!! Good job

Jarrett

Can't see Flair getting involved much unless Crush tries to interfere

Mero

I would like to see another champ but think Mero will cheat to win

Austin

You did say somethin about Austin getting out his handcuffs on a previous show so maybe that followed by a stunner

Suicide Kidd

Rules sound good but with the match called "Suicidal Rules" you would expect Kidd to win

Draw

Double DQ leading up to a last man standing match at the next ppv

Quebecers

See Baby Hewey's comments

Charlie Scaggs

Can't see Associate Barry winning this one

[Szumi]

I've been reading this since it started for the most part, but never gave feedback. While this is a pretty good diary, I still think the WCW '99 was better, and you should continue it . Anyways, you have done great turnign the WWF around after shooting themselves in the foot, and have rebounded well from the loss of talent, no Austin, and now no HBK. Kudos to you on making stars out of HHH and Jarrett, and hopefully Ric Flair can help bring some much needed tsar power to the main event level, and get himself a run as champion. You've also done a greta job improving the tag team and light heavyweight division, so kudos to you there. Here are some predictions for Unforgiven.

WWF Championship Match (Special Guest Referee: Ric Flair): Jeff Jarrett© vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley

~Jarrett just won the title, and HHH isn't really ready to be a champion yet. Trips is just here right now to bide time until HBK can come back.

WWF Intercontinental Championship Match: "Magnificent" Marc Mero© vs. Rocky Maivia vs. Ken Shamrock vs. Farooq

~Mero seems to be getting thhat nice heel push, so he'll keep the title. Farooq doesn't seem to be getting a push. Shamrock is better chasing the title and being a psychopath. Rocky is headed for greener pastures.

Kiss My Ass Match (Austin's hands are to be cuffed behind his back): "Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. Vince McMahon

~This is a match that could go either way, but I see Vince winning, just to have the "Kiss My Ass" club. If Vinnie does indeed win, he's getting some form of outside help, probably the Associates and someone else.

WWF LightHeavyweight Championship Match (Suicide Rules): Taka Michinoku© vs. The Suicidal Kidd

~You've built Suicide Kidd up for this match; he has to win it. If Kidd loses, any credibility he could have will be gone. Plus, Kidd makes a better figure head for the LH division than Taka.

Kane vs. Kurrgan

~Kane without a doubt now. Kurrgan lost Cornette, so I see his monster push ending. Kane will destroy Kurrgan in this match.

WWF Tag Team Championship Match: The Quebecers© vs. The New Age Outlaws

~I see the Titles going back on The Outlaws here. The Quebecers aren't really getting over in my opinion with your readers, and the NAO make better champs.

WWF Prime Time Championship Match: Charlie Scaggs© vs. Associate Barry

~2 Cold Scorpio is getting the push, where as Barry hasn't done much of anything. Scaggs should retain here no problems.

Now I have some questions quick:

~Suicidal Kidd is indeed Christian Cage, correct?

~What happened to the European Title?

~When should HBK be returning?

[C-MIL]

I don't think there was a Euro Title at that point. I could be wrong.

WWF Title - HHH over Jarrett by DQ

I think Flair will feud with Jarrett and that's as good a way to set it up as any. Plus, HHH could get a high-profile RAW rematch.

IC Title - Rocky over Mero, Ken & Faarooq

I think Rocky has a date with H soon over the belt. Mero as champ doesn't work for me. I'd much rather see it go to Ken or Faarooq but I made my pick.

Kiss-Ass Match - Austin over McMahon

I see no reason to give Vince a win... ever.

LHW Title - TAKA over Suicide

I can't stand the Kidd at all. The lightweight division needs some new blood as having him as champ would make it house-show worthy. TAKA retains.

Kurrgan over Kane

I see this continuing beyond this PPV into the next one.

Tag Titles - Quebecers over NAO

They're handsome, brave AND strong. The NAO can't even boast one of those claims.

PT Title - Scaggs over Barry

I don't care for the "Prime Time Title" as a name and I think it's a solid idea for a TV-based title. I hate to root against Barrence but I have to here. Scaggs is the Prime Time division.

Good luck with writing the show.

[wrestlingsuicide]

~Suicidal Kidd is indeed Christian Cage, correct?

~What happened to the European Title?

~When should HBK be returning?

Edited March 16, 2006 by wrestlingsuicide