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Leif Cassidy vs Faarooq
This match was a sleeper match that failed to get the crowd into it. Faarooq looked set to have the match one when Marty Jannetty, Cassidy's former tag team partner showed up. Janetty picked up a steel chair and hit the ring. However aiming for Cassidy, Marty inadvertently blasted Faarooq with the chair as Leif Cassidy rolled up a stunned Faarooq for the win.
After the match Jannetty tried to apologise to Faarooq but Faarooq just replied with a right hand.
Overall Rating: 68%
#1 Contenders Match: New Age Outlaws vs Kaientai
At Brian Pillman's memorial show the New Age Outlaws said that they are gunning for the tag team titles and this match took them one step further as they steamrolled over Kaientai. Kaientai had the speed but their power just couldn't match up with the Outlaws and Funaki fell victim to a Pumphandle Slam courtesy of the Road Dogg
Overall Rating: 80%
Winner becomes Brian Pillman's replacement in the European Title Tournament: British Bulldog vs Goldust
For the British Bulldog, tonight was about honouring his best friend's memory by entering the tournament and tonight it seemed Bulldog had the assistance from Pillman....and Hunter Hearst Helmsley. As Bulldog argued with the referee about a slow count Helmsley hit the ring and Pedigreed Goldust. Bulldog pinned Goldust to win a bittersweet match
Overall Rating: 83%
Kane vs Ken Shamrock
In Kane's second WWF appearance he destroyed Ken Shamrock. Shamrock who is no small man tried all he could to wear down the monster attacking his knees but Kane proved to be too much, hitting a Tombstone Piledriver for his 2nd 'W'
Overall Rating: 83%
Bret Hart's music hit ready for his upcoming match, but as he was half way down the aisle Vader attacked the Hitman. Vader slammed Hart twice on the steel rampway before throwing Hart into the ring. Vader then clotheslined Hart, climbed the ropes and hit the Vader Bomb. Vader then climbed the ropes and hit the move a further 2 more times. Paramedics came to help Hart who looked to have internal bleeding as Vader left shouting "That's how you make an impact!!"
Overall Rating: 79%
Shawn Michaels & The Undertaker vs Steve Austin & Sycho Sid
There was no way this match was going to resemble anything other than a car wreck. Bodies flew every where and a possible preview for our upcoming pay per view was shown as Michaels won the match for his team following a Sweet Chin Music on Austin. The fun didn't stop there as the two teams continued to brawl around ringside. Undertaker took Sid over to the announce tabled and Chokeslammed him through it as Austin fled from Michaels
Overall Rating: 83%
Overall Show Rating: 79%
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Our main event of Monday Night Raw this week is a very heated tag team match as Shawn Michaels teams up with The Undertaker to face the WWF Champion Steve Austin and his partner Sycho Sid!
Kane will make his 2nd ever appearance as he faces 'The World Most Dangerous Man' Ken Shamrock!
The New Age Outlaws face Kaientai with the winning team becoming number one contender to the Tag Team Titles.
British Bulldog takes on Goldust with the winner being the new man entered into the European Title Tournament!
Faarooq faces Leif Cassidy.
Bret Hart will also be in action.
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We start tonights show with all WWF wrestlers on the ramp with Vince McMahon at the front.
McMahon announces Pillman's death and talks about how great a guy Pillman was and how the Wrestling World will miss him dearly.
There is a ten bell salute.
A video package is then shown.
We are then shown Shawn Michaels, Michaels talks about Pillman saying he was a great friend and whenever anyone had a problem you could always talk to Brian and he would do whatever was in his power to make you feel better.
Overall Rating: 88%
British Bulldog pinned Rocky Miavia
In a very emotional match it was a spectacle as these two men traded hold for hold, counter for counter. Bulldog took an early advantage working on the midsection of Rocky. Bulldog hit several power moves again working on the midsection. The crowd started to get behind Rocky and he fought back with two clotheslines and then a dropkick. Rocky then hit a slam and a running bulldog. Rocky then ran the ropes but Bulldog got up quickly and powerslammed Rocky. Bulldog covered Rocky for the win.
Overall Rating: 82%
British Bulldog and Owen Hart are shown on screen. They say they were so close with Pillman he seemed like a member of the family. They say that Pillman loved his family and would always talk about them saying how much he loved them. Pillman was taken unexpectedly and will be sadly missed.
Overall Rating: 76%
The Undertaker defeated Sycho Sid & Vader
The Undertaker may have gotten a win tonight but it wasn't the way he wanted it. Undertaker had to face the two giants on his own and early on things weren't looking good for the deadman as Vader softened up Taker with various power moves. Sid and Vader continued to tag each other in and work on Taker. However Taker showed great determination after kicking out of a Powerbomb from Vader and began to hammer away at his opponents. Undertaker hit 3 clotheslines on Vader knocking the big man down temporarily before attacking Sid. Sid tried to cover up but still got blasted from Undertaker's right hands. The Undertaker hit a mamoth Chokeslam on Vader but Sid was the legal man and was walking up the aisle. The ref continued to count out Sid as Taker stood over a fallen Vader.
Overall Rating: 68%
Bret Hart is backstage. He says that Pillman was a stand up guy and didn't have a bad bone in his body. Pillman would always be there for anyone if they needed it and was a great friend and a very likable character and will be very missed
Overall Rating: 80%
Steve Austin beat Mankind
In a pier 6 brawl Steve Austin stunnered his way to victory but not without Mankind leaving his mark on the champion. Mankind delivered right after right after right hand on Austin and hit him with a vicious DDT for a 2 count. Austin countered a Piledriver with a backdrop attempt and hit a clothesline. Austin then whipped Mankind off the ropes and hit a spinebuster. Austin then proceeded to stomp a mudhole in Mankind before locking on a reverse chinlock. Mankind started to battle back but got taken down by the hair. Mankind then caught Austin off guard with a right hand before slamming him. Mankind was arguing with the ref and didn't see Austin remove the turnbuckle pad. Mankind then went to finish off Austin but his head was driven into the exposed steel as Austin hit the Stunner for a bittersweet victory.
Overall Rating: 78%
The New Age Outlaws are backstage. They say how much each of them was inspired by Pillman. He had a natural charisma and had a heap of talent. They say as a team they only wish they can be as successful as Pillman was and heaven is a better place now Pillman is up there.
Overall Rating: 58%
Bret Hart defeated Owen Hart
In a true sibling rivalry the older one won. This was as technical as it was emotional and it appeared as though nobody would gain a clear advantage and nobody did as they seemed to have a counter for every move in the book. They traded hold for hold, blow for blow, move for move as they went all out in honour of the late great Brian Pillman. But in the end Bret's Sharpshooter was too much for Owen who had to give in. After the match the two shook hands and paid homage to Pillman
Overall Rating: 81%
Overall Show Rating: 78%
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Superstars Preview
5th October 1997
Brian Pillman Memorial Show
It will be a very emotional night as friends and fans of Brian Pillman mourn for the dearly departed which is why tonight's show is a tribute to him.
In our main event Bret 'Hitman' Hart will face his brother Owen Hart in a singles match.
Pillman's former tag team partner Steve Austin takes on one half of the WWF Tag Team Champions Mankind
Undertaker faces Vader & Sycho Sid in a handicap match
British Bulldog will face Rocky Miavia
We will also hear from WWF superstars as they leave a special message for Brian Pillman and they say what Pillman meant to them
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BREAKING NEWS!
WWF.com has learned that WWF superstar Brian Pillman passed away earlier this afternoon.
Pillman who was born on May 22nd 1962 had a storied career and had runs in World Championship Wrestling, Extreme Championship Wrestling and here in the World Wrestling Federation.
Pillman also held the WCW Tag Team Championships with fellow WWF superstar Steve Austin back in 1993 as the Hollywood Blondes and was a mamber of the legendary stables The IV Horsemen and the Hart Foundation.
Pillman was found dead in his hotel room at 1:09 this afternoon. At this point it is believed Heart Disease was the cause. Pillman's body was found with empty bottles of prescription painkillers in his Bloomington hotel room.
We will bring you more news as we get it.
It is expected that tonight's edition of Superstars will be a special Brian Pillman Memorial Show in which The European Title Tournament which Brian was a part of will be put on hold as friends of Pillman remember him the way he should be remembered.
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Just a quick note from now on Shotgun will just be simple results because my main focus is on Raw and Superstars which will still be full results.
Shotgun on Local Network Results
4th October 1997
Flash Funk & Marc Mero beat PG-13
Funk secured the win for his team following a Scorpio Splash on Wolfie D
Overall Rating: 74%
Billy Gunn pinned D'Lo Brown
Billy Gunn hit the Fameasser for the victory
Overall Rating: 71%
Steve Austin cut an interview saying Shawn Michaels will never beat him
Overall Rating: 94%
Marty Jannetty and Leif Cassidy went to a No Contest
These two were counted out of the ring while they were brawling
Overall Rating: 66%
Shawn Michaels cut an interview saying Austin is a transitional champion and at Ground Zero, Michaels will regain his title
Overall Rating: 87%
Ken Shamrock defeated The Executioner
Shamrock defeated the big man after a huge Belly to Belly suplex. After the match Executioners manager Paul Bearer announced The Executioner will be retiring at the end of October
Overall Rating: 78%
Sycho Sid brawled with the Undertaker after calling him out, referees had to separate the two
Overall Rating: 74%
Owen Hart beat Jushin Liger following a Sharpshooter
Overall Rating: 74%
Overall Show Rating: 76%
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^^they're kicking my ass and you'll have to keep reading for Kane
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Monday Night Raw Results
4th October 1997
To start off this show Jesse James Armstrong comes down to the ring but before he can announce his partner Kaientai come down and begin a 2 on 1 assault. Billy Gunn's music hits and he comes storming down the ring and saves James from the attack and the match begins . . . . .
Overall Rating: 75%
New Age Outlaws defeated Kaientai
NAO had the power advantage in this one and used it to their advantage but Kaientai used their speed and took out the left leg of Gunn. They began working on it and wouldn't let Gunn make the tag to his partner. Gunn was then thrown into Kaientai's corner as TAKA came charging in but Gunn moved and TAKA accidentally hit Funaki. Gunn then hobbled to his corner and tagged in James who came in with right hands for TAKA and then Funaki. He slammed TAKA then bounced off the ropes and hit a kneedrop. Gunn came back with one bad wheel and went at it with Funaki spilling to the outside. James won the match after hitting TAKA with a Pumphandle Slam
Overall Rating: 82%
WWF Tag Team Championships: Rock and Sock Connection defeated Bulldog & Hart
In what evolved into a pier 6 brawl Bulldog and Hart didn't manage to regain their tag team titles as the team of Rocky Miavia and Mankind pinned them once again. The challengers had everything going their way until the referee took a fall and Hart insisted they use the belts to hit Mankind with who moved and it was Bulldog who got blasted instead. Mankind then hit a Double Arm DDT as Rocky awoke the referee for the 3 count
Overall Rating: 89%
Sycho Sid then came to the ring. He said after what he did this past week to the Undertaker he would be surprised if we ever saw the Deadman again. He then said that he should get a WWF Title shot but a very familiar GONG was heard. The lights went out and when they came back on Undertaker was stood behind Sid. Sid turned around and immediately was attacked by Taker. Taker gruzelled Sid but Sid escaped and sped off down the aisle as the Undertaker posed in the ring
Overall Rating: 71%
Yokozuna defeated Faarooq
In what was a squash match.....literally Yokozuna pinned Faarooq with a Bonzai Drop
Overall Rating: 79%
Kane pinned Shawn Michaels
Shawn Michaels had no time to prepare for his opponent as he didn't even know who it would be. Steve Austin sat at ringside for this one and looked pleased with himself. Kane worked on Michaels back through the whole match with knees and elbows to the back. He then locked in a painful Bearhug and it looked as though Michaels would give it up there and then but the resilient Michaels fought back and eventually knocked Kane down. Michaels climbed to the top rope and scored with an Elbow Drop and then began tuning up the band. At this point Austin was on the apron and had the referee distracted. Kane moved out of the way of the Superkick and hit a low blow on Michaels followed by a Chokeslam to defeat Michaels in his debut.
After the match Austin climbed in the ring and hit the Stunner on Michaels. He picked up Michaels and then hit another Stunner. And yet again picked up Michaels and hit a third Stunner before standing over the helpless Michaels with the belt.
Overall Rating: 74%
Overall Show Rating: 77%
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WWF.com has just got word that a former WWF superstar has just signed a written contract although no name has been released as to who this superstar maybe
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interesting that your waiting for Kane to popup lol
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Monday Night Raw on USA Network Preview
29th September 1997
Shawn Michaels will facea mystery opponent picked by Steve Austin!
WWF Tag Team Title Rematch: Rock & Sock Connection © vs British Bulldog & Owen Hart
Yokozuna squares off against Faarooq
Kaientai face Jesse James Armstrong and a surprise partner
Sycho Sid will also make an appearance
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Superstars on USA Network Results
28th September 1997
European Championship Tournament Opening Round
Flash Funk pinned Taka Michinoku
This match was all about the speed but tonight Flash Funk appeared to have more as wrestled Taka to the mat and began the aerial assault hitting several elbow drops but missed a third. Taka then hit a dropkick and a clothesline but couldn't connect with the Michinoku Driver. Funk then hit a brutal powerbomb and hit the Scorpio Splash on TAKA to advance in the tournament.
Overall Rating: 74%
European Championship Tournament Opening Round
Kurt Angle defeated Marc Mero
After a back and forth encounter in which Marc Mero flew around hittinf Angle with Missile Dropkicks. Angle finally got Mero down with a Belly to Belly overhead throw and began to work on the Ankle of Mero. Angle repeatedly stomped away at the Ankle of Mero and then locked in a leg vice which was broken when Mero grabbed the bottom rope. Angle then hit a succession of German Suplexes which Mero countered and picked up Angle for the TKO but Angle reversed and hit the Olympic Slam and locked in the Ankle Lock for the submission victory
Overall Rating: 67%
Backstage Bret Hart is standing with Kevin Kelly. Hart announced that starting from now he is going to be a ruthless S.O.B and he will stop at nothing until he gets what he wants and so rightfully deserves, the WWF Championship. He said that Austin had better watch his back because as soon as Michaels is done with him Bret would be on him and winning back his title
Overall Rating: 80%
European Championship Tournament Opening Round
Brian Pillman pinned Leif Cassidy
Brian Pillman got the win in this one but not without the help of Marty Jannetty. Throughout most of this match Jannetty stood at ringside cheering for fellow tag team partner Cassidy who appeared to be on his way to a huge upset. However when Pillman began arguing with the referee as he thought he had counted too slow Jannetty slid in the ring with a Chair and blasted Cassidy while Pillman had the referee distracted. Pillman then hit the Air Pillman Flying Crossbody for the controversial victory
Overall Rating: 70%
European Championship Tournament Opening Round
Owen Hart pinned Ken Shamrock
In an extremely technical bout Owen Hart got the victory. Both men appeared to have a counter for every move but Owen took the advantage early on as he blasted Shamrock with a stiff clothesline and then hit a standing suplex. Hart then went to work on the legs and lower back of Shamrock with several knees to the back and then a deadly Camel Clutch. Shamrock managed to escape and began battling back with right hand after right hand and then a standing dropkick. Shamrock then connected with two clotheslines and then a powerslam for a long 2 count. Shamrock then appeared to have snapped as he went for the Ankle Lock but Hart rolled through into a pin and hooked the tights for extra leverage for a win.
Overall Rating: 80%
Sycho Sid is backstage with Michael Cole. Sid says that tonight Undertaker will be what he says he is a Deadman, tonight he is going to feel pain like he never felt it before, tonight Undertaker will get destroyed. He then said Undertaker will rest in peace
Overall Rating: 82%
Bret Hart defeated Sho Funaki
In what was nothing more than a squash match Bret Hart beat Funaki after Funaki tapped to the Sharpshooter
Overall Rating: 72%
No Holds Barred: Sycho Sid bested The Undertaker
In what was a brutal, bloody encounter Sycho Sid lived up to his promise as The Undertaker was pinned however not before the two fought through the crowd and up the ramp hitting each other with anything they could find which included Trash Cans, Chairs and Stop Signs before making it back into the ring where they brawled more. Undertaker hit Sid with a couple of right hands before connecting with a big boot. Sid then countered a Chokeslam attepmt and hit his own version of the move but only got a two count. Sid then hit a brutal Superplex from the top rope for another two count. Undertaker then sat up and fought back with an uppercut and then a scoop slam but Sid poked Taker in the eye. Sid motioned like the Undertaker with the cut throat sign and to everyones amazement hit Undertakers own Tombstone Piledriver on to a steel chair in the ring for the 3 count.
After the match while Sid celebrated Undertaker sat up and went back at it with Sid. The two went up the ramp and to the back as cameras faded.
Overall Rating: 76%
Overall Show Rating: 75%
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Superstars on USA Network Preview
28th September 1997
This weeks Superstars main event will feature an Unforgiven rematch as The Undertaker takes on Sycho Sid in a No Holds Barred Match
The European Title Tournament kicks off aswell this week, the opening round matches are as following:
Ken Shamrock vs Owen Hart
Kurt Angle vs Marc Mero
TAKA Michinoku vs Flash Funk
Brian Pillman vs Leif Cassidy
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Shotgun on Local Network Results
27th September 1997
Faarooq defeated Bob "Hardcore" Holly
In an evenly matches contest Faarooq continued to be dominant as he powered his way to a victory over Holly. Holly had Faarooq off his game though as he hit some powerslams and a perfect Dropkick frustrating Faarooq but as Holly charged in for a clothesline Faarooq spinebustered him almost through the ring. Faarooq hit the Dominator for the win
Overall Rating: 74%
We are then taken backstage to where Kevin Kelly is standing with The British Bulldog and Owen Hart. Bulldog says that when they lost their belts it was a fluke because they hadn't had much time to prepare for Mankind. Owen then said that they had decided when their rematch would be and it would be next week on Monday Night Raw. Bulldog stated that they would reclaim what was rightfully THEIRS!
Overall Rating: 78%
Kurt Angle beat Flash Funk
Flash Funk took a butterfly suplex early on from Angle. Kurt Angle missed a big elbow drop after stalling too long. Angle then got hit with a flying neckbreaker courtesy of Flash Funk. Flash Funk scored with a back heel kick on Angle. Funk used a basement dropkick to the knee. Angle countered a sleeper hold by turning it into a jaw breaker. Brutal T-Bone suplex by Angle, Funk got folded in half. Flash Funk got knocked to the ground by Angle. Angle Lock!!! Flash Funk tapped out!
Overall Rating: 75%
Goldust pinned Billy Gunn
It looked as though Billy Gunn would be the new number one contender as he powered Goldust down with a Full Nelson Slam and locked in a chinlock on Goldust. Goldust was not down just yet as he fought back with elbows to the midsection of Gunn before running off the ropes and blasting Gunn with a clothesline. Goldust then rallied the crowd behind him as he hit another clothesline then a powerslam for a 2 count. Goldust then moved out of the way of a Fameasser attempt and scored with the Curtain Call for the 1..2..3!
Overall Rating: 86%
Jerry Lawler is standing in the ring for the debut edition of The Kings Court. He welcomes his first guest Steve Austin. Austin stated that he would be WWF Champion for a very long time because it is his time, in with the new and out with the old and Shawn Michaels is the old so he should move over and let the new blood take over. Lawler then added that Michaels still has a rematch which Austin answered by saying he doesn't care when or where the rematch will be Shawn Michaels will not beat him.
King then introduced Shawn Michaels who sprinted to the ring and went at it with Austin sending Austin flying out of the ring. Michaels then grabbed the microphone and announced the rematch would take place October 28th at Ground Zero inside a 15 foot high Steel Cage!
Overall Rating: 89%
WWF Tag Team Championships: Rock and Sock Connection vs Kaientai - No Contest
This match was hardly started when Owen Hart and British Bulldog stormed the ring. They took out Kaientai before hitting the ring and attacking the champions. The champs tried to fight back but were hit with low blows. Hart then grabbed a steel chair and blasted Rocky with it busting him wide open. They then took Mankind to the outside and put him through the announcers table with a double Suplex before posing with the titles.
Overall Rating: 86%
Overall Show Rating: 81%
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Shotgun on Local Network
27th September 1997
WWF Tag Team Championships: Rock and Sock Connection vs Kaientai
Number One Contenders Match For The Intercontinental Championship: Goldust vs Billy Gunn
Kurt Angle vs Flash Funk
Owen Hart & British Bulldog announce their rematch for the Tag Team Titles
Jerry "The King" Lawler hosts the debut of The King's Court with guests Shawn Michaels & Steve Austin
Faarooq vs Bob "Hardcore" Holly
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I do see what you mean entirely but that's the reason I'm doing this diary so I can do it differently obviously deaths I couldn't change so I will probably include them and just delete them from the game or something like that
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Well if you actually gave the diary till October, you might find out how I plan on dealing with Pillman and Hart but considering im not in October yet....
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Monday Night Raw Results
22nd September 1997
We opened the show with Steve Austin who came to the ring with confetti and balloons falling all around him celebrating his WWF Title victory. A podium is in the ring which meant Austin wanted to make a speech however when he got to it the only thing he could say was...
"I only got one thing to say...."
Before Shawn Michaels music hit which made Austin turn his attention on the ramp. Michaels, however, came out of the crowd and stood behind Austin. Austin turned and got nailed with Sweet Chin Music. Michaels then signalled he wanted his title back.
Overall Rating: 84%
Kurt Angle beat Jushin Liger
Kurt Angle made his record 2-0 tonight as he pinned Liger. Liger tried to take Angle down with some speedy moves but Angle countered each one into a submission hold. Angle then went to work as he hit suplex after suplex on Liger. Angle then connected with several German Suplexes before setting Liger up for the Olympic Slam which Liger countered into an arm drag. Liger then went for a cross body but Angle ducked and hit an Olympic Slam for a victory
Overall Rating: 67%
We are then taken backstage into Gorilla Monsoon's office. He says that he is going to shake things up a bit so he is adding another Championship to the WWF called the European Championship. He says that begining next week there will be an 8 Man Tournament for the belt and the champion will be crowned at Ground Zero next month.
Overall Rating: 83%
Intercontinental Championship: Goldust defeated Triple H via DQ
Goldust may have won this match but yet again the champion had to cheat to retain his belt. Goldust had everything going his way he set Triple H up for the Curtain Call but Helmsley drooped to his knees and low blowed Goldust right in front of the eyes of the referee causing the disqualification. Triple H grabbed his belt and sped up the aisle as Goldust stood in the ring.
Overall Rating: 86%
Bret Hart beat Ken Shamrock
In what was a very technical bout Bret Hart managed to secure a win over Ken Shamrock but not after the two countered hold for hold. Hart countered an Ankle Lock while Shamrock countered the Sharpshooter. After Ken Shamrock had the momentum following a Belly To Belly Suplex he locked in the Ankle Lock which Hart countered again into a victory roll for a 3 count.
After the match in a show of respect the two shook hands.
Overall Rating: 89%
Steve Austin, British Bulldog and Owen Hart beat Shawn Michaels, Rocky Miavia and Mankind
Rocky was the focal point for Team Austin as he was the most inexperienced and was prevented from making a tag while his legs were being worked on. All three men of Austins team taunted Michaels team trying to get them to distract the referee long enough for Austin, Bulldog and Hart to triple team Rocky however Rocky managed to find the strength inside of him to tag in Mankind who came in knocking down anything that moved almost. Until Bulldog and Hart took him down leading to Michaels coming in the ring and all 6 men began brawling. Owen took Michaels to the outside as the ref regained control so Rocky tagged himself in and almost won it except Austin made the blind tag which Rocky was unaware of. He turned round and got nailed with the Stunner for a 1...2...3.
Overall Rating: 87%
Overall Show Rating: 83%
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Monday Night Raw on USA Network Preview
The Aftermath of Unforgiven!
22nd September 1997
In the wake of Unforgiven, the main event of Raw will be a 6 Man Tag Team Match as former WWF Champion Shawn Michaels will team up with the new Tag Team Champions Mankind and Rocky Miavia to face the new WWF Champion Steve Austin, Owen Hart and the British Bulldog!
In other action:
Bret 'Hitman' Hart will face Ken Shamrock
Hunter Hearst Helmsley will defend his Intercontinental Title against Goldust
Kurt Angle faces Jushin 'Thunder' Liger
Steve Austin hosts a special celebration ceremony to commemorate his win at Unforgiven
Gorilla Monsoon makes an announcement
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i like how you're doing this diary from a smarks perspective and i will definitely keep looking at this
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thats just the overall rating but angle is only about 50 over and cassidy isn't far from that either
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WWF.com regrets to inform you that the following WWF talent have been released from their contracts:
The Goon
TL Hopper
Barry Horowitz
Curtis Hughes
Dr. X
Salvatore Sincere
Ahmed Johnson
We wish them all the best in their future endeavours
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Unforgiven Results
September 21st 1997
A video package plays hyping tonight's PPV and we are then taking inside the arena.
Kurt Angle defeated Leif Cassidy
In our opening contest of the evening a debuting Kurt Angle picked up his first WWF win by beating Leif Cassidy. This match was a technical contest with Angle hitting several suplexes on Cassidy only have Cassidy give Angle some of his own suplexes in return. Angle then hit some hard Uppercuts before taking Cassidy to the mat and applying a side leg lock. Cassidy reversed the hold into an inside cradle for a 2 count but Angle took him back down with a vicious clothesline. Angle then argued with the referee while Cassidy got back up and dropkicked him into the turnbuckle and rolled him up yet again for a long two count. Angle then fired up and hit 3 German Suplexes in a row and then hit the Olympic Slam for the 3 count and his first win.
Overall Rating: 68%
Jushin Liger & Flash Funk defeated Kaientai
Our next match feature high flying light heavyweight action as 4 men took to the ring and the air around it to battle each other in tag team action. Liger and Funk brought out the aerial assault as Liger flipped over the rope with a Somersault Plancha at the same time as Funk who hit a Suicide Plancha on Kaientai. Kaientai retaliated later on hitting two crossbody's from the turnbuckle to the outside in stere as the fans aplauded. Kaientai then worked on Liger in the ring keeping him from making the tag. However Liger dodged a double clothesline and rolled to his corner where he tagged Flash Funk. Funk came in the ring blazing as he hit a clothesline on TAKA then Funaki then a dropkick on TAKA. Liger then came back into the match taking TAKA outside of the ring. Scorpio then hit a scoop slam on Funaki and took to the top rope connecting with an awesome 450 Splash for a 3 count.
Overall Rating: 76%
Yokozuna defeated Vader
In what was a surefire battle of the beasts type match these two giants couldn't seem to knock either one down. Vader tried multiple times to slam Yokozuna but to no avail. Vader then charged full steam at Yokozuna in the corner but again missed as Yokozuna moved out of the way and somehow managed to slam Vader. Yoko then made his way to the second rope and hit a Banzai Drop for the win.
Overall Rating: 87%
Intercontinental Championship: Hunter Hearst Helmsley © defeated Ken Shamrock
They should make a second IC title and give it to Chyna because once again Triple H retained thanks to her interference. An inadvertant clothesline knocked out the referee from Shamrock who turned and got kicked in the gut setting up the Pedigree however Shamrock reversed and back body dropped Helmsley. Shamrock then hit two Belly to Belly suplexes and locked on his patented Ankle Lock but Chyna came in the ring and low blowed Shamrock. Triple H then recovered and hit the Pedigree just as the ref was waking up to retain.
Overall Rating: 79%
Bret Hart defeated Brian Pillman via DQ
Bret Hart went into this match frustrated he wasn't in the main event tonight and let all of his frustrations fly on Pillman. These two men know each other very well but weren't afraid to let it all show. Hart tried to slam Pillman but was countered and Pillman slammed Hart instead. Pillman then locked in a sleeper hold which almost won him the match until Bret started to fire up again. Bret bounced off the ropes knocking Pillman down. Bret signalled for a Piledriver but Pillman pulled himself out of the ring where he got a steel chair. Pillman slid back in and blasted Hart with the chair causing the ref to DQ Pillman. Brian then blasted the referee with the chair and then Hart a further time busting Bret wide open as Pillman left the ring.
Overall Rating: 84%
World Tag Team Championships: Rocky Miavia and Mankind defeated British Bulldog and Owen Hart ©
The champs went into this one not had long to prepare for Mankind and that showed as Mankind and Rocky took the champs outside of the ring early on and began brawling on the outside. Bulldog knocked Rocky down and the champs through Mankind into the steel steps. Rocky was left on his own as the champs wore him down working on his back applying various susbmission holds to try to get Rocky to submit. With Mankind still not on the apron Hart tagged in and locked in the Sharpshooter but Rocky made it to the ropes. Rocky then dodged a clothesline in the corner and started to fight back firing off right hands on Hart while Mankind climbed back up on the apron. Rocky then took Bulldog off the apron and tagged in Mankind. Mankind took Hart down and then Bulldog and then Hart again. Mankind then threw both champs into the corner as Rocky then whipped in Mankind for a body splash. Rocky then took Bulldog out of the ring with a clothesline as Mankind signalled for the Mandible Claw however with the referee distracted Hart hit a low blow knocking Mankind down. Hart then locked in the sharpshooter a second time in the match which Rocky broke up. Mankind recovered and hit a Double Arm DDT on Bulldog and slapped the Mandible Claw on Hart which soon saw Owen tapping as Bulldog was prevented from breaking up the hold. Mankind and Rocky then celebrated with their newly won tag team titles
Overall Rating: 86%
The Undertaker pinned Sycho Sid
Sid tried desperately to make a name for himself tonight but no such luck. Sid tried every move in his arsenal (please no jokes) to defeat The Deadman but Undertaker just kept getting back up again and again and throwing Sid off his game. At one point it looked as though Undertaker was down for good as Sid hit a boot to the head knocking Undertaker out, however Sid posed to the crowd instead of following up the move giving Undertaker time to recover and start to fight Sid. Taker was then whipped into the ropes which he rebounded off hitting a flying clothesline. Taker then held his arm up signalling a Chokeslam but Sid broke the hold only to run and get hit with a big boot of his own. Undertaker signalled for a Chokeslam again and hit it and in a mammoth feat of strength Taker somehow managed to Tombstone Sid for a victory.
After the match though Sid grabbed the ring bell and cracked Undertaker right in the skull with it before leaving.
Overall Rating: 72%
WWF Championship: Steve Austin pinned Shawn Michaels ©
In what was an extremely intense match up which was very even there was a new champion crowned as Steve Austin bested Shawn Michaels. Michaels started on the offensive wearing down Austin but Austin countered a superplex to reverse the momentum. Austin then pounced on Michaels with a Lou Thesz Press and following it up with an elbow drop for a 2 count. Austin then hit a devastating spinebuster on Michaels and proceeded to work on the back. Austin then cinched in a Camel Clutch again working on Michaels back but was broken when Michaels refused to tap. Austin went back to basics hitting several elbow drops on the lower back. He then went for a third but Michaels rolled out of the way and both men were down. The referee's count was broken at 8 and Michaels started to fight back with right hands and a clothesline. Michaels then hit a flying clothesline and a scoop slam then ascended to the top rope where he hit a picture perfect elbow drop which Austin somehow managed to kick out of. Michaels started to warm up the band but failed to connect with Sweet Chin Music only to turn round and hit with a Stunner which failed to knock Michaels down so Austin hit another one for the pin and a new champion.
Overall Rating: 76%
Quick Results:
Steve Austin won the WWF Championship from Shawn Michaels
Undertaker beat Sycho Sid
Rocky Miavia and Mankind defeated British Bulldog and Owen Hart to win the Tag Titles
Bret Hart beat Brian Pillman via Disqualification
Hunter Hearst Helmsley retained his Intercontinental Championship against Ken Shamrock
Yokozuna bested Vader
Jushin Liger and Flash Funk beat Kaientai
Kurt Angle defeated Leif Cassidy
Overall Show Rating: 78%
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Unforgiven Preview
22nd September 2997
WWF 1997 - Got Attitude?
in The Dome Retro Room
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