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  1. The album was leaked yesterday, possibly the night before. Has anyone heard it? I got it yesterday and didn't start listening to the album until today and I must say the album is some-what of a letdown. I'm not saying it's bad, way better then most of the stuff that's been dropping lately, but I expected way more especially his beats. None of the beats stand out compared to the beats in College Dropout. And most of the good songs that are on the album are the songs with guest appearences. The best beat is Drive Slow and that's not even his beat. Oh well, can't complain. At least you can tell he put all his best beats on Common's album. :w00t:

  2. April 4, 1998

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    PG-13 (Wolfie D and JC Ice) vs The Headbangers

    Tag-Team match

    The debut of WWF's newest tag-team, PG-13. And what a debut it was by winning their first match over former tag-team champs. Wolfie D pinned Thrasher after hitting a ddt.

    OR: 66 CR: 45 MQ: 88

    Wolfie D debuted his new gimmick, it got a positive response. JC Ice debuted his new gimmick, it got a positive response. Mosh lost overness from this match. Thrasher lost overness from this match. JC Ice gained overness from this match. Wolfie D gained overness from this match.

    Bradshaw vs Kama Mustafa

    Singles match

    Bradshaw caught a Kama Mustafa mistake and followed up with a Fallaway Slam for the victory.

    OR: 64 CR: 60 MQ: 69

    Chainsaw Charlie vs Dan Severn

    The match was like a tug-a-war until Chainsaw Charlie hit the Moonsault for the victory. After the match, both men shook hands to show their respect for one another.

    OR: 65 CR: 56 MQ: 75

    Coming back from the break, Faarooq drew heat from the crowd by telling them he's a champ with no belt and Ken Shamrock is a nobody compared to him.

    OR: 72

    Faarooq gained overness from this segment.

    Flash Funk vs Rob Van Dam

    Funk and RVD was in a heated battle which lasted almost 20 minutes. Funk almost pulled the victory when going for the Funky Flash Splash but missed and RVD came back with his Five Star Frog Splash for the win.

    OR: 84 CR: 69 MQ: 100

    OR: 57

    Other Shows

    WCW Saturday Night

    Attendance: 4,539

    Ticket Sales: $181,560

    TV Rating: 3.69

  3. I'm confused now, The Undertaker that turned on Owen to join Kane, Was the real one? Not Lee? But why turn Undertaker heel in the first place if you were gonna have a fake Undertaker all along? Or did you just turn him heel for the storyline to then turn him back to face? Or did you just list him as a heel accidentally? I can't wait to see what happens with this storyline next, It's getting really interesting. Your roster looks good, Sucks about Hawk retiring, Maybe Animal will find a new partner?

  4. April 1, 1998

    World Wrestling Federation

    Owner: Linda McMahon

    Money: $12,734,480

    Size: Global

    Public Image: 27%(-18)

    Based In: America

    Risk Level: 60%

    Production Values: 100%

    Merchandising: 100%/20,000,000 PM

    Advertising: 100%/10,000,000 PM

    Sponsors: Sports Illustrated (Main), Stacker II, Viacom Inc., and Nintendo

    Television Shows

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    USA Network -- Monday -- RAW IS WAR (Primetime) -- Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler

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    Local Network -- Saturday -- Shotgun Saturday Night (Graveyard) -- Michael Cole and Kevin Kelly

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    USA Network -- Sunday -- Sunday Night HeAT (Prime Time) -- Doc Hendrix and Jerry Lawler

    WWF Title Holders

    WWF World (95) -- Shawn Michaels

    WWF Intercontinental (84) -- Rocky Miavia

    WWF European (76) -- Triple H

    WWF Tag-Team (72) -- The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs and Jerry Saggs)

    WWF Light-Heavyweight (57) -- Vacant

    Former WWF Title Holders

    WWF World

    1. Shawn Michaels

    From ??? to ???

    WWF Intercontinental

    1. Rocky Miavia

    From ??? to ???

    WWF European

    1. Triple H

    From ??? to ???

    WWF Tag-Team

    2. The Nasty Boys

    From March 22, 1998 to ???

    1. The New Age Outlaws

    From ??? to March 22, 1998

    WWF Light-Heavyweight

    2. Vacant

    1. Taka Michinoku

    From ??? to March 22, 1998

    Roster

    Face -- Tweener -- Heel

    Main Event

    Kane -- 94 Overness -- Supernatural

    Owen Hart -- 92 Overness -- Loner

    Shawn Michaels -- 93 Overness -- Cocky

    Steve Austin -- 96 Overness -- Rebel

    The Undertaker -- 96 -- Supernatural

    Upper Midcard

    Cactus Jack -- 86 Overness -- Crazy

    Ken Shamrock -- 81 Overness -- Legit Athelete

    Rocky Miavia -- 90 Overness -- Cocky

    Triple H -- 82 Overness -- Arrogant

    Midcarders

    Ahmed Johnson -- 70 Overness -- Monster

    Animal -- 80 Overness -- Face and Paint

    Billy Gunn -- 76 Overness -- Cheater

    Brian Knobbs -- 70 Overness -- Fun Babyface

    Brian Lee -- 74 Overness -- Supernatural

    Chainsaw Charlie -- 79 Overness -- Crazy

    Faarooq -- 66 -- Racist

    Goldust -- 75 -- Freak

    Hawk -- 80 -- Face and Paint

    Jeff Jarrett -- 78 -- Old School Heel

    Jerry Saggs -- 71 -- Fun Babyface

    Marc Mero -- 75 -- Old School Face

    Road Dogg -- 76 -- Bad Ass

    Rob Van Dam -- 82 -- Whole Damn Show

    Vader -- 79 -- Monster

    Lower Midcarders

    8-Ball -- 50 -- Bad Ass

    Barry Windham -- 62 -- Cowboy

    Bart Gunn -- 56 -- Old School Heel

    Bob Holly -- 56 -- Old School Heel

    Bradshaw -- 59 -- Cowboy

    D'Lo Brown -- 59 -- Blue Chipper

    Dan Severn -- 57 Overness -- Legit Athlete

    Flash Funk -- 67 -- Fun Babyface

    Greg Valintine -- Old School Face

    Henry O. Godwinn -- 60 Overness -- Hillbilly

    Honky Tonk Man -- 67 Overness -- Old School Heel

    Kama Mustafa -- 62 Overness -- Machine

    Mark Henry -- 59 Overness -- Legitimate Athlete

    Phineous I. Godwinn -- 60 Overness -- Hillbilly

    Ricky Morton -- 61 Overness -- Teen Idol

    Robert Gibson -- 61 Overness -- Teen Idol

    Scott Taylor -- 56 Overness -- Obnoxious

    Skull -- 50 Overness -- Bad Ass

    Taka Michinokun -- 67 Overness -- Foreign Star

    Openers

    Brian Christopher -- 59 Overness -- Obnoxious

    JC Ice -- 42 Overness -- Fun Babyface

    Mosh -- 52 Overness -- Metalhead

    Mr. Aguila -- 42 Overness -- Daredevil

    Steve Blackman -- 59 Overness -- Martial Arts

    Thrasher -- 52 Overness -- Metalhead

    Wolfie D -- 43 Overness -- Fun Babyface

    Non-Wrestlers

    Gorilla Monson -- 75 Overness -- Staff Member

    Vince McMahon -- 90 Overness -- Evil Boss

    Managers

    Chyna -- 75 Overness -- Bodyguard (Triple H)

    James E. Cornette -- 71 Overness -- Obnoxious (Bob Holly, Jeff Jarrett, Bart Gunn, Ricky Morton, and Robert Gibson)

    Luna Vachon -- 55 Overness -- Crazy (Goldust)

    Paul Bearer -- 75 Overness -- Weirdo (Kane and Brian Lee)

    Paul Ellering -- 60 Overness -- The Brain (8-Ball and Skull)

    Sable -- 70 Overness -- Cheerleader (Marc Mero)

    Shane McMahon -- 75 Overness -- Staff Member

    Stephanie McMahon -- 70 Overness -- None

    Terri Runnels -- 65 Overness -- Cheerleader

    Tag-Teams

    Brian Lee & Kane (0) -- Brian Lee and Kane -- Double Chokeslam

    Legion of Doom (100) -- Hawk and Animal -- Doomsday Device

    PG-13 (81) -- JC Ice and Wolfie D

    Rhythm N Blues (70) -- Honky Tonk Man and Greg Valintine

    Skull and 8-Ball (100) -- 8-Ball and Skull -- H-Bomb

    The Godwinns (76) -- Henry O. Godwinn and Phineous I. Godwinn -- Slop Drop

    The Headbangers (31) -- Mosh and Thrasher -- Mosh Pit

    The Nasty Boys (82) -- Brian Knobbs and Jerry Saggs -- Double DDT

    The Newage Outlaws (62) -- Road Dogg and Billy Gunn

    The New Midnight Express (10) -- Bart Gunn and Bob Holly

    The Rock'N'Roll Express (100) -- Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson

    Too Much (53) -- Brian Christopher and Scott Taylor

    Stables

    D-Generation X

    Chyna

    Rob Van Dam

    Triple H

    Leader: Shawn Michaels

    NWA

    Barry Windham

    Bart Gunn

    Bob Holly

    James E. Cornette

    Ricky Morton

    Robert Gibson

    Leader: Jeff Jarrett

    The Nation

    D'Lo Brown

    Kama Mustafa

    Mark Henry

    Rocky Miavia

    Leader: Faarooq

    Memphis Championship Wrestling Roster

    (Development League)

    Adam Copeland

    Andrew Martin

    Christian York

    Erin O'Grady

    Gangrel

    Glen Kulka

    Jeff Hardy

    Joe E. Legend

    Joey Matthews

    K-Krush

    Kid Kash

    Matt Hardy

    Prince Albert

    Recon

    Rico Constantino

    Scott Borders

    Shawn Stasiak

    Tiger Ali Signh

    Vic Grimes

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    Legion of Doom to split

    Written by: David B.

    April 1, 1998

    --WWF has announced Hawk, one half of the greatest tag-team in the 80's will be calling it quits next month. Hawk, 38, along with tag-team parter and long time friend Animal have won many tag-titles during their amazing careers. It's sad to see Hawk leave, but it'll give Animal a huge opportunity to branch off into the singles division.

    WCW Saturday Night new timeslot

    Written by: Jody B.

    April 1, 1998

    --With WWF's Sunday Night HeAT heading USA Network's prime time slot, WCW decided to make it's weekend show Saturday Night a hit making it their number one show on weekends. Ted Turner has said Saturday Night has been bringing up amazing numbers and has finally realised it was time to make it a big impact in their company.

    Goldust signs contract extension; Austin and Chainsaw Charlie 3 months left

    Written by: David B.

    April 1, 1998

    --It was reported Goldust has just extended his current contract with the WWF to a three year deal reportedly $120,000 a month. It is still unsure wether if Chainsaw Charlie (Terry Funk) or their biggest draw, Stone Cold Steve Austin will sign extensions. We are sure Vince and co. will for sure re-sign Austin but questions raise for Funk. Funk hasn't been used much on television, but it's very risky for a popular man like Funk to jump shift to the heavily popular WCW. More news will be brought to you in the next coming days.

  5. March 30, 1998

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    Network: USA Network (Prime Time)

    Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan

    Announcing Team: Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler

    Attendance: 6,042

    Ticket Sales: $241,680

    The show started off as usual, video montage plays and pyros go off. Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler were hyping the main event (Austin vs Rob Van Dam) and arguing who will win.

    Mr. Aguila vs Steve Blackman

    Singles Match

    This match wasn't suppose to excite or please the fans. During the match, coming down to the ring is Faarooq. Faarooq manhandles Mr. Aguila and Steve Blackman hitting the Dominator on both men.

    Faarooq "Who the hell are you guys? This is MY ring."

    Faarooq then throws both men out to show who's the boss.

    OR: 54 CR: 44 MQ: 64

    Faarooq is losing overness because of his weak gimmick.

    Right here and right now

    Faarooq is still in the ring showering with boos from the crowd.

    Jim Ross "Why did Faarooq interfer in what was a great match? Him and the Nation is nothing but troublemakers in this business."

    Jerry Lawler "Now, now J.R. You can't call Faarooq a troblemaker without him giving an explanation. He's one of the best in the biz! He's a true leader, and leaders do what Faarooq does!"

    Faarooq "Ken Shamrock! Get yo' white ass right out here!"

    Fans go crazy when Ken Shamrock's theme music hits. Shamrock comes out on stage with a even bigger pop. Shamrock looks ready to fight.

    Faarooq "Fool, do you actually think you can hang with me in the ring? Just look at you man. You're a lil' scrawny white boy who thinks he can actually 'wrestle'. You can't wrestle worth s***! With these guns, it'll squash you like a bug."

    Ken Shamrock "You actually think that? Do you think you can squash me? Well why don't you prove it right now on RAW! Only time you got your hands on me was when I was cut and bruised. I'm perfectly fine now. Tables are set, we're even through the middle."

    Faarooq "Just wait one second. . ."

    A few seconds later coming from the back is Nation member Rocky Miavia. Miavia clotheslines Shamrock from behind and drags him to the ring to begin a handicap match.

    OR: 66

    Ken Shamrock lost overness from this segment.

    Faarooq and Rocky Miavia vs Ken Shamrock

    Handicap Match

    Like most handicap matches, the corner with two men usually win. Shamrock was getting pounded by many punches and kicks to the face. Shamrock showed a glimpse of a comeback when reversing a ddt into a spinebuster on Faarooq. But that was it for the World's Dangerous Man. A few minutes of beating later, Faarooq hit the Domminator for the win. After the bell rang, Faarooq and Miavia stayed in the ring to beat on Shamrock some more for good measurement. When Miavia was going to setup the Rock Bottom, out of nowhere came Cactus Jack to throw him out of the ring. Faarooq tried to stop him but was also thrown out of the ring. Cacuts helped Shamrock get up while Faarooq and Rocky Miavia walk up the ring watching.

    OR: 81 CR: 78 MQ: 84

    Faarooq gained overness from this match. Faarooq is losing overness because of his weak gimmick.

    Words from Austin

    After the match, Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler directed everybody to the Titan Tron. Michael Cole was standing with Steve Austin in the interview area backstage. Cole looked a little scared standing by Austin after getting Stunned by him last night on Sunday Night Heat.

    Steve Austin "What's wrong Cole? You look a little frightened. Don't be scared. . ."

    Austin grabs Cole's head and gives him a noogie.

    Michael Cole "Riiiight. . . well umm. . . last night you defeated Triple H. Tonight, you'll be able to get your hands on Rob Van Dam."

    Steve Austin "Damn right. RVD is a sum bitch who thinks he can rank up against the best in the WWF. He thinks he can beat the Rattlesnake, Stone Cold Steve Austin. When I walk in that ring, I'll hit the Stunner, and walk out. Easy. And he can bring his D-Generation X buddies Triple H and Shawn Michaels. I'll whoop their ass too."

    Michael Cole "Speaking on Shawn Michaels, you you're going to meet the World Champ at Unforgiven."

    Steve Austin "What are you trying to say Cole? I don't deserve a title shot?"

    Michael Cole "No it's just that we have no source that shows you're getting a title shot."

    Austin looks Cole dead in the eye. He looks like he's about to hit Cole but forces himself not to. He turns his back, but seconds later Austin hits another Stunner on Cole. Cole is out cold this time with Austin screaming in his ear he's the number one contender at Unforgiven.

    OR: 96

    --COMMERCIALS

    Challange to Triple H

    Fans begin to cheer when Shane McMahon comes out, followed by Taka Michinoku. Taka slaps high fives with fans before entering the ring.

    Shane McMahon "Last night on Sunday Night Heat, a man named Triple H cost my man Taka Michinoku to win the Intercontinental Title. (*Fans boo) So if Triple H has the guts to come out here and enter this ring to face Taka for HIS European Champion, get your ass out here!"

    D-Generation X's theme music plays. Triple H comes out showered with boos. Fans begin to boo even louder when HHH raises his European Title in the air.

    Triple H "Shane McMahon, you're nothing but some sleeze ball like your old man! You come out here and DEMAND me to wrestle Taka for my title? I only give people shots if they deserve them! And plus. . . Taka is not in my league! I only wreslte the best of the best!"

    Shane McMahon ". . . And I guess Stone Cold isn't in your league either. . ."

    After that remark from Shane, the crowd went nuts. HHH was fuming which even got a louder pop.

    Triple H "You know what? You talk big don't ya' Shane? Well alright. . . I'll get in that ring with that little pet of yours. If you guys win, a title shot will be at next week's Sunday Night Heat! If not, get out of my face!"

    Taka Michinoku "Bring-it!"

    OR: 67

    Triple H lost overness from this segment.

    Taka Michinoku vs Triple H

    Singles Match

    HHH started the match on the offense hitting a string of backbreakers, jawbreakers, and power bombs. It stayed that way during most of the match until Shane and the fans started motivating the Japanese star. Taka came back when he reversed a inverted ddt into a sit-down powerbomb which got a two count. Taka was now on the offense hitting spectacular spots such as a frog splash flying almost across the ring. A ref bump occured when HHH pushed Taka into the ref making him fall out of the ring. Taka always looking out for others, checks to see if the ref is alright. You can see Shane yelling "Look behind you" and when Taka finally does a low blow comes out of nowhere and then the pedegree. HHH slides out of the ring to pick up the ref and ref gains back his memory and HHH pins Taka for the win. After the match, HHH grabs his European Title, goes on top of Taka shoving the title in his face and says a couple words to Shane before leaving the ring.

    OR: 78 CR: 72 MQ: 84

    Jerry Lawler "Finally Taka can stop bothering Triple H! Man. . was that guy a pain in the butt of what?!"

    Jim Ross "That match was unfair. If it wasn't for the low blow and Triple H pushing Taka into the ref, we might've seen a different ending."

    Jerry Lawler "Quit complaining J.R., if Taka was smart, he wouldn't have fell into Triple H's trap. Hahaha."

    Confrontation in the back

    We head backstage and we see the Tag-Team Champions Brian Knobbs and Jerry Saggs backstage talking to a bunch of roadworkers when all of a sudden the New Age Outlaws appear.

    Brian Knobbs "Know what, why can't you guys realise that we beat you at Wrestlemania. Can't you get that through your minds? It's over, done with!"

    Road Dogg "You know what? Well maybe at Wrestlemania, it was a mistake! It was a mistake for the greeeeeeatest tag-team to lose their tag titles to a bunch of old has-beens!"

    That gets the Nasty Boys rilled up. They get in their fight position, so does the New Age Outlaws. Before anything can happen, road agents pull all four men away from eachother as far way as possible.

    OR: 56

    Billy Gunn lost overness from this segment. Road Dogg lost overness from this segment.

    All of a sudden Vince McMahon walks by as see all this comotion.

    Vince McMahon "Now what the hell is going on here?!"

    Geral Brisco "Uhh. . . sir. We have a problem. The Nasty Boys and New Age Outlaws are basicly trying to kill eachother right now."

    Vince McMahon "Hey! You four better listen up! (*Knobbs, Saggs, Road Dogg, and Gunn stop) You guys think you can run around in my company and do anything you want! You think you run this business! Well I tell ya' what. . . . next week on RAW, there'll be a four team tag match. Whoever wins will wrestle the Nasty Boys for the Tag-Titles at Unforgiven! And the New Age Outlaws, you guys will be in it."

    Vince looks in disgust after leaving the scene.

    OR: 71

    --COMMERCIALS

    Marc Mero w/ Sable vs Kane w/ Paul Bearer

    Singles Match

    Kane domminated the whole match. Mero had no offense. But when he did, it was only a couple of jabs that showed no sign of slowing down Kane. Kane was going to go for the win when all of a sudden the lights went pitch black. The lights turn back on and Kane is in the middle of the ring laying down with Marc Mero on top of him. The ref is confussed on what just happens but counts the three for a Marc Mero victory. After the match, Paul Bearear argues with the ref that it should of been a DQ saying the Undertaker came in and hit the Tombstone Piledriver but the ref let the win stand.

    OR: 76 CR: 79 MQ: 71

    Marc Mero gained overness from this match.

    Don't worry about it, he's nothing

    After the match, Shawn Michaels is backstage with Rob Van Dam in the D-Generation X locker room. HBK is giving the young RVD a few words before his big match.

    Shawn Michaels "RVD, there's a reason why I asked you to join D-Generation X. You know why? You got talent. And with talent. . . it'll get you anywhere. Remember when I said you're a HBK-wannabe? I didn't mean it to insult you, I said it because when I'm long gone from this business, you'll be the one with this title around your waist."

    HBK points to his World Heavyweight Title.

    Shawn Michaels "Now you go out there and beat the crap outta Austin for the third straight time."

    RVD is pumped and heads out the door.

    Jim Ross "Austin versus Rob Van Dam next!"

    OR: 92

    --COMMERCIALS

    Steve Austin vs Rob Van Dam

    Singles Match

    The match was one of the best matches we've seen on RAW for a while. Begining of the match, Austin and RVD was mostly getting a feel for eachother and what not. Austin was the first to strike with a couple of punches which lead to a northern lights suplex. RVD fought back with punches of his own but was then on the defense when Austin blocked a punch into a fisherman's suplex. Austin locked in a headlock for a few minutes. With great athleticisim, RVD was able to kick Austin in the face to get out of the lock. RVD was able to get in some offensive moves exciting the fans with a missle drop kick. It looked like the tides of turned at this point, but whenver RVD looked like to gain control, the Rattlesnake gains it back. When RVD climbed the turnbuckle, Austin grabbed the ropes making RVD to slip and fall off the turnbuckle. Austin grabs RVD's head and looks like to finish it with the Stunner when all of a sudden Shawn Michaels comes out on stage. Austin stops and pays full attention to the World Champ. The mouth words to eachother when all of a sudden Austin is pulled back by RVD and into a small package. RVD didn't only pull Austin back, but also his tights. Austin tried to kick out but RVD had the leverage and the win. After the match, RVD quickly runs out of the ring and up the ramp. Austin gets back up and starts yelling curse words and points at RVD and HBK when the camera rolls out when the show ends.

    OR: 85 CR: 83 MQ: 87

    The fans were confused by the gimmick (Whole Damn Show) change of Rob Van Dam so soon after his last one. Rob Van Dam gained overness from this match.

    OR: 75

    TV Rating: 5.66

    Other Shows

    WCW Nitro

    Attendance: 4,524

    Ticket Sales: $180,960

    TV Rating: 5.50

  6. March 30, 1998

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    Austin vs RVD -- Main Event

    March 30, 1998

    Last week Steve Austin challanged Rob Van Dam in match. Instead, RVD floored Austin from behind and joined the baddest group today, D-Generation X. It wasn't until Sunday Night HeAT did RVD accepted Austin's challange for a match tonight on RAW IS WAR.

    Also, how will Taka Michinoku react after losing his shot at the WWF Intercontinental when Triple H interfered?

    Confrimed Matches:

    Marc Mero vs Kane

    You don't want to miss all this exciting action and more, tonight on RAW!

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    ECW Hardcore TV Cancelled

    Many speculated ECW's only television show was done when they had to cancel last Saturday's tapping of Hardcore TV. The news was officially made today on ECW's official website that ECW Hardcore TV will no longer be broadcast on America One.

    Kid Kash looking looking at new heights, signed WWF deal

    21 year old Kid Kash has just signed a development deal with the World Wrestling Federation. Kash is a exciting new talent that will entertain fans across the world. We were able to talk to him for a few minutes and he said it's sad to leave ECW but working for the WWF was his main goal.

  8. March 29, 1998

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    Network: USA Network (Prime Time)

    Location: Detroit, Michigan

    Announcing Team: Doc Hendrix and Jerry Lawler

    Attendance: 6,003

    Ticket Sales: $240,120

    Sunday Night Heat kicked off with a brand new video reel and more quality pyro. The new announcing team Doc Hendrix and Jerry 'The King' Lawler are in the ring to welcome the frenzied crowd with the current matches scheduled (Ken Shamrock vs Goldust and Marc Mero vs Jeff Jarrett) before they are interupted by the World Heavyweight Champion Shawn Michaels and newly added D-Generation X member, Rob Van Dam. HBK and RVD walk down to the ring and snatch the mic right from Lawler's hands.

    Shawn Michaels "Fans. May I introduce you to the NEWEST D-Generation X member, Rob-Van-Dam!"

    HBK starts to clap for his newest young gun while the fans boo. RVD does his signature taunt and the fans boo even louder.

    Shawn Michaels "Now RVD. I have a question to ask you, WHY did you interfer in my match against Austin at Wrestlemania? Why didn't you just let me stay there and let Austin be in the position that I am in right now?"

    Rob Van Dam "Austin has no respect for other people. He thinks he can run around backstage, in-ring, anywhere without any order. I took it offensive when he gave me the Stone Cold Stunner right after he gave me a beer to celebrate OUR victory a couple weeks ago on RAW. I thought we were building a friendship but I got it all wrong. So I stay in the back for a couples weeks, trying to think what's the best possible decesion for my career. Should I let it slide or do something about it? I had to do something about it to make my point in the WWF. And I then I thought, why not at Wrestlemania? Everything that happens at the biggest pay-per-view the whole year will always be remembered. Me hitting the Van Daminator is deffintly going to go down in the history books."

    A clip shows Rob Van Dam hitting the Van Daiminator on Steve Austin.

    Shawn Michaes "Oh isn't that going down in the history books. . . so what made you join the greatest group in the wrestling business, the D-Generation X?"

    Rob Van Dam "I didn't really intend to join D-Generation X when I decided to interfer in your match. I did it to make a point. And which I did which lead to you welcoming me to D-Generation X."

    Shawn Michaels "Well folks, there you have it."

    HBK and RVD shake hands and do the crotch sign before Steve Austin's theme music plays.

    OR: 82

    Rob Van Dam gained overness from this segment. Rob Van Dam's turn was completed, and he is now a heel. Rob Van Dam gained overness from this turn.

    Challange tomorrow night on RAW

    Austin comes out with a huge ovation from the crowd. Fans begin to cheer a 'D-X sucks' chant. Austin paces around the stage, flips HBK and RVD off and begins to speak.

    Steve Austin "RVD. You go on and talk about the Rattlesnake having no respect in the backstage area or in the ring. But then you go on and interfer in the biggest match this entire year."

    RVD gives a little smirk and nods his head.

    Steve Austin "And then you go on running away like a lil' girl, but to only come back like a b****! (*Fans cheer) Like what I said on RAW, I challange you tonight on RAW."

    Fans cheer even louder after the challange to RVD.

    Doc Hendrix "What? Austin and RVD? Do you think it'll actually go down this time King?"

    Jerry Lawler "Well I hope so. I got fifty on RVD!"

    Rob Van Dam "Well. . . umm. . . Austin. . . before you can get me one on one in the ring, I know somebody in the back who just can't wait to get his hands on you. This man, he's a champion of all champions. If he get the shot at the World Title, he has a great chance of winning it."

    RVD and HBK stare at eachother and they nod heads in agreement.

    Rob Van Dam "And this man is a good friend of mine, same with a lot of you fans out there. This man consists of three letters. H-H-H."

    Doc Hendrix "No way! Triple H vs Steve Austin? That's an incredible main event! We saw a preview of this at Wrestlemania!"

    Austin paces around again thinking of what to say.

    Steve Austin "You lil' threesome partner wanna challange me?"

    Austin looks around and fans cheer.

    Steve Austin "I dun matter which D-Generation X memeber's ass I whoop!"

    Austin drops the mic and heads back with the fans in excitement.

    OR: 88

    Rob Van Dam gained overness from this segment.

    Your first in-ring action

    Camera goes backstage with Michael Cole and Ken Shamrock. Shamrock is getting ready for his match putting on his elbow pads and gloves.

    Michael Cole "Hello everybody it's Michael Cole with the World's Most Dangerous Man Ken Shamrock. Now Shamrock, it's going to be your first in-ring action in about two weeks. We don't really know what happened to you, we just know that you got everything taken out of you by Faarooq."

    Ken Shamrock "Cole, don't worry. I wasn't out for having any broken bones, torn ligaments, or anything like that. I was at home icing my bruised ribs and swollen head, that is all."

    Michael Cole "And speaking of Faarooq, what is between you two?"

    Ken Shamrock "I have no idea. I guess you have to talk about that with him. All I know is that if he wants to go up against me, I never back down from a challange."

    Cole thanks Ken Shamrock and Shamrocks leaves while it goes into commercial.

    OR: 81

    --COMMERCIAL

    His first is gonna be his last

    BEFORE THE BREAK: Backstage we see Faarooq with Kama Mustafa. They have their backs to the camera, looking like they have a secret. Camera goes in closer to see what's up.

    Faarooq "All you gotta do is take this chair and whack him above his head."

    Kama Mustafa understands Faarooq's instructions clearly, grabs the chair, and walks off.

    OR: 76

    Ken Shamrock vs Goldust w/ Luna Vachon

    Singles Match

    Goldust came with the early advantage. Luna was doing her job, bothering Ken Shamrock at ringside. Shamrock came back, reversing a double-arm ddt into a headlock and then a stf. Goldust almost tapped out until he was able to reach the ropes. Goldust rolled out of the ring to take some time to catch his breathe which was cut in half by a baseball slide by Shamrock. A huge pop here when Shamrock hit Luna and Goldust in the face. Shamrock slid out of the ring and threw Goldust back in. Shamrock was working on Goldust's right leg with a lot of knee drops and leg locks before locking in the deadly Ankle Lock for the win. Quickly right after the match, Kama Mustafa ran down to the ring with the steel chair, slid in, and hit Ken Shamrock right in the back of the head before running back up the ramp.

    OR: 82 CR: 79 MQ: 86

    Doc Hendrix "I don't like Faarooq, or the Nation. If Faarooq can't do his own dirty work, he has no right to be in this business."

    Jerry Lawler "What are you talking about Doc? Faarooq is a true leader. A leader that can persuade a person to nail a maniac like Ken Shamrock has to be in the likes of Hitler!"

    Doc looks and Lawler in disgust.

    Jerry Lawler "Or what about Clinton?"

    Marc Mero w/ Sable vs Jeff Jarrett w/ James E. Cornette

    Singles Match

    It really seems the fans are getting into Mero as when he went down to the ring he got a huge pop. When the match started, it was all Jeff Jarrett. Jarrett was hitting suplexes and ddts left and right. It wasn't until about half the match did Mero show signs of a comeback, blocking three superplex attempts. Mero threw Jarrett on the canvus and hit the Marvelocity for the victory.

    OR: 78 CR: 76 MQ: 80

    --COMMERCIAL

    Pulling the right strings will get you a shot

    After the match, Taka Michinoku's theme music plays. Taka comes out with his new manager Shane McMahon. Fans cheer as they see the high-spirited former Light-Heavyweight champ walk down to the ring with a business-man look Shane McMahon. But before walking to the ring, Taka walked around the ring shaking fans hands to show his appreciation towards them.

    Shane McMahon "Last night, news was leaked that I was able to pull some strings in the back. And strings I have pulled. Now, I usually don't do this for anyone, but Taka is a deserving man that his talent just can't go to waste in the undercard. That's why I was able to talk to the boss of this company, Vince McMahon, and tell him that what Triple H did to the Light-Heavyweight Title at Wrestlemania was the most disrespectful thing you can do. Of course, Vince agreed with me and decided to give my client another shot at the WWF European Title. I was going to take that offer but. . . we wanted more. So then I told him that if Taka didn't sign a contract with the World Wrestling Federation, Taka would be a World Heavyweight Champion in Japan. Taka turned down that Heavyweight Title in Japan because he felt it was nothing compared to the World Title here in the WWF. So then I asked for a shot at the Heavyweight Title. But. . . Vince didn't buy it. Soo. . . we had to settle for a Intercontinental Title shot here on Sunday Night HeAT!"

    Fans cheer as they hear the title shot tonight on Heat.

    Doc Hendrix "I can't believe it! Taka agaisnt Rocky Miavia?! That's a pay-per-view match right there! And it's going to be on Sunday Night HeAT! That's just incredible!"

    OR: 76

    Taka Michinoku's turn was completed, and he is now a face. Taka Michinoku gained overness from this turn.

    Taka Michinoku w/ Shane McMahon vs Rocky Miavia ©

    For The WWF Intercontinental Title

    There was a lot of heat from the crowd chanting 'Die Rocky Die' constantly during the match. That only fired up the young star hitting him with a devistating snap suplex. Taka sold it really well thinking he acutally broke his neck. Miavia went for the win and only got a two count. Miavia took a lot of time arguing with the ref it gave Taka time to recover. Taka came out of nowhere with a small package and almost escaped with the win. Taka took control of the match even hitting the Michinoku Driver. With the win and the Intercontinental Title right before his eyes, comming down to the ring is no other then Triple H. HHH slides in the ring and hits Taka over the head with the European Title. The ref called for the bell.

    Taka won but Miavia still remains champ. When Miavia gains conscious, HHH is still in the ring beating on Taka. Miavia decides to stay and stomps on Taka until both men slide out of the ring when Cactus Jack slides in to help Taka. You can clearly read Cactus' lips saying 'Tag match right now.'

    OR: 84 CR: 79 MQ: 89

    The WWF Intercontinental title has gained in image.

    Coming soon to a ring near you

    After the match, a teaser video rolls. It shows still shots of Hulk Hogan bodyslamming Andre The Giant, Jimmy Snuka leaping off the top of the cage on towards Don Muraco at Madison Square Garden, and Bret Hart 'tapping out' to the Sharpshooter by Shawn Michaels at Survivor Series. At the end if shows a clean-cut blonde hitting a inverted ddt with the narrator ending the video with "Legends are ment to be broken. . . comeing soon to a ring near you."

    OR: 40

    --COMMERCIAL

    And that's the bottom line. . .

    Camera shows Stone Cold Steve Austin backstage in the interview area with Michael Cole. Cole asks Austin what if the D-Generation X interfers in tonight's match.

    Steve Austin "You silly b******? What kind of question is that? I'm gonna' wait for each and every one of 'em to come in the ring and hit the Stone Cold Stunner. On Triple H, Rob Van Dam, and specially Shawn Michaels. They can go on and talk and talk. But when the Rattlesnake is between their nose, it's time for a ass whoppin'."

    Steve Austin "You mentioned Shawn Michaels, is there any news on you getting another title shot right now?"

    Steve Austin "What kind of idiot are you?"

    Austin kicks Cole in the stomach and hits the Stone Cold Stunner. Austin yells at cole saying he's a son of a bitch and that he will get a title shot at Unforgiven.

    OR: 87

    Doc Hendrix "Is that true? HBK vs Stone Cold II at Unforgiven? Aww man. . . that'll be a great pay-per-view with that headlining the show!"

    Jerry Lawler "Doc you're crazy. There's been no news so far that Austin will actually get a shot. He's only saying that so he can get people like you to believe he's one of the top best guys in the WWF. Austin is nothing but a bafoon. HBK, Triple H, and my new favorite superstar, Rob Van Dam can take him out!"

    Steve Austin vs Triple H

    Singles Match

    What looked like a squash, HHH held his own in the match. HHH started the match on the offense until he got too cocky and put the match on auto-pilot. Austin hit a couple punches to the face and hit two snap suplexes back to back. Austin also hit a gutwrench Suplex for good measurement. Austin thought the match was over but came up short with the two count. After the pin count, HHH showed life of comming back but fell short. Austin took over after that hitting various brawling moves and went on with the win after the Stone Cold Stunner.

    After the match, Austin throws HHH out of the ring. Austin is calling Shawn Michaels and Rob Van Dam out to the ring. Seconds later, HBK and RVD come out. They looked at the ring hesitating if they should go down but they decide not to. They wait for D-X buddy Triple H to crawl up the ramp to end the show.

    OR: 87 CR: 88 MQ: 87

    OR: 75

    TV Rating: 5.86

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    PPV Buyrate: 0.97

    Attendance: 11,233

    PPV Revenue: $2,425,000

    Ticket Sales: $673,980

  9. Good Raw, Glad to see RVD officially joining DX. If Austin gets tied up with RVD, I'd like to see Owen Hart step up and challenge Michaels for the WWF Championship. I hope you have big plans Owen. Other than that, I wish you would have kept the titles on the Outlaws. I never really cared for the Nasty Boyz. The Undertaker/Lee/Kane stuff is also coming along nicely. Keep it up (Y)

  10. March 27, 1998

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    March 27

    Steve Blackman def. Bob Holly

    The martial artist uses his special teachings to defeat Bob Holly with the Pump Kick for the win.

    OR: 67 CR: 51 MQ: 84

    Flash Funk def. Mr. Aguila

    Flash Funk was able to run out Mr. Aguila in a nice fast-pace match with the Funky Flash Splash off the top rope.

    OR: 56 CR: 46 MQ: 66

    D'Lo Brown def. Greg Valintine

    Greg Valintine was owning most of the match but when D'Lo pulled a small package out of nowhere with some tights, D'Lo escaped with the victory.

    OR: 62 CR: 52 MQ: 73

    Greg Valentine debuted his new gimmick (Old School Face), it got a negative response.

    Goldust def. Dan Severn

    Goldust easily escaped with the victory over Dan Severn with the Curtain Call.

    OR: 62 CR: 63 MQ: 63

    Dan Severn didn't really sell very much, which hurt the match rating.

    OR: 49

    Attendance: 6,030

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    Questions to be answered

    March 29, 1998

    New time, same name, and the same action! Sunday Night Heat will now be an hour longer!

    When last week's RAW went off the air, Rob Van Dam joined HBK and the D-Generation X. But do we know why he joined? Tonight we'll finally have that answer answered when Rob Van Dam tells us his discesion live and in-ring.

    We saw Ken Shamrock's long awaited tv return at Wrestlemania. Tonight, we'll see his in-ring return we he faces the freak Goldust!

    Shane McMahon put Taka Michinoku under his wing. And with that, Shane was able to pull some strings in the back. Tune in tomorrow night to see what Shane McMahon has pulled!

    Catch all this and more on USA Network.

  11. March 23, 1998

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    Network: USA Network (Prime Time)

    Location: Rosemont, Illinois

    Announcing Team: Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler

    Attendance: 6,042 (WCW Nitro: 4,530)

    Ticket Sales: $241,680 ($181,200)

    A challange to Rob Van Dam

    RAW kicked off with a small video package recapping Wrestlemania. The video ended wit the Van Daminator on Austin. Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler opened up the show saying Wresltemania was one of the best pay-per-views to date. J.R. ran down the card with Marc Mero vs the World's Strongest man Mark Henry and The Nasty Boys against Too Much before getting cut off by Austin's theme music. Austin comes out with a huge 'Austin' chant while walking down to the ring.

    Jim Ross "Austin has just come down to the ring. I think he'll address what happened last night in his World Title match."

    Jerry Lawler "I tell ya' J.R., RVD is going to big in this company. With the people he's hanging out with, he'll for sure get some gold in this company."

    Jim Ross "What do you mean, Shawn Michaels and Triple H? What are you trying to say King? Do you know something what we don't know?"

    Jerry Lawler "Well umm. . ."

    Steve Austin "Last night on Wrestlemania, Rob Van Dam had to come down in the biggest match of the night and ruin my title shot."

    Fans begin a 'you got screwed' chant.

    Steve Austin "I'm a man, so I'm fine not winning the World Title. But what's not fine is that lil' bastard running away after the match. If you want to get in between Stone Cold's business, you better stay for the whole damn meeting. So RVD, get yer lil' ass out here and lets finish what you started last night."

    Jim Ross "Oh my? Rob Van Dam versus Stone Cold right now? We just begun the show! Tonight's going to be a wild night!"

    Austin gets in fighting position and waits for RVD to come out. Minutes pass and looks like nobody is going to come out.

    Steve Austin "If you still wanna hide from the Rattlesnake be my guest. I'll play cat and mouse. . ."

    Austin drops the mic, slides out of the ring, and runs up the ramp to look for RVD.

    OR: 89

    Rob Van Dam gained overness from this segment.

    Forget the Light-Heavyweight Title

    The camera goes backstage and we see Taka Michinoku getting ready for his match. He still looks dissapointed after his loss against HHH at Wrestlemania. The door opens and we hear a familiar voice. It's Shane McMahon.

    Shane McMahon "Taka, why are you so bummed about losing the WWF Light-Heavyweight Title? Look at it this way, you have just opened the key for yourself to go out and win many more titles. The Light-Heavyweight Title was nothing more then a child's playtoy!"

    Taka Michinoku "Light-Heavyweight Title. . . pride. . ."

    Shane McMahon "Yeah I know you're all about pride Taka, but if you hang with me, I'll give you access to bigger things. Can you say European Championship?"

    Taka begins to think about the deal.

    Shane McMahon "Just trust me, okay? I DO have ties with the boss. . ."

    Shane offers a handshake and Taka accepts.

    OR: 71

    Jim Ross "Fans, if you missed out on last night's action at Wrestlemania XIV, you can relive it by ordering the the pay-per-view re-runs this whole week!"

    Jerry Lawler "You get to see the Heart Break Kid retain his title, same with my FAVORITE Champion, Rocky Miavia!"

    Taka Michinoku w/ Shane McMahon vs Skull w/ Paul Ellering

    Singles Match

    Match was as good as it can get. But Taka and Skull couldn't draw intrest from the crowd even with some nice spots such as a powerbomb from the corner by Skull and Taka reversing a suplex into a tornado ddt. Taka was able to scratch out the win with the Michinoku Driver

    OR: 57 CR: 33 MQ: 81

    --COMMERCIAL

    The Hardcore Icon. . . Rocky Miavia?

    Back from the break, Michael Cole is with Cactus Jack. Cactus stood tall and confident, smiling, even after losing to the WWF Intercontinental Champion at Wrestlemania. Cole talks about not being able to beat Rocky Miavia in his own game.

    Cactus Jack "Cole, a hardcore match isn't just a match with weapons. You have to be physicly and mentally ready. You have to be prepared the other guy can do put so much pain on your body that you can di--"

    Before Cactus can finish his sentence, coming out from behind is no other then Rocky Miavia. Miavia stomps on Cactus, grabs the light wire and starts to choke Cactus. Miavia picks Cactus up and throws him up against the wall. Miavia snatches the mic away from Cole.

    Rocky Miavia "You guys go on and interview a chump like him and not a young hansome champion like myself? That's pathetic. The Rock is the brightest star in the business. And yeah. . . The Rock did beat Cacuts Jack at his own match. The Rock is the Intercontinental Champion and will not back down from anybody. For all hell The Rock should be called the 'Hardcore Icon'."

    Rocky Miavia gives a little smile.

    Rocky Miavia "Yeah. From now on, I'm the Hardcore Icon Rocky Miavia."

    Rocky Miavia tosses the mic on Cactus and leaves all the camotion behind.

    OR: 87

    Marc Mero w/ Sable vs Mark Henry

    Singles Match

    Marc Mero suprised the World's Strongest man with his boxing skills hitting him with a right hook knocking him out. Henry made Mero look weak, getting up a few seconds later. Mero connected with a few jabs and then hit a drop kick which lead to the Marvelocity from the top rope for the win.

    OR: 58 CR: 64 MQ: 45

    Mark Henry didn't really sell very much, which hurt the match rating.

    --COMMERCIAL

    Lets go tonight on RAW

    The lights darken and pyro goes off at the sides of the ramp. Coming out on stage is Paul Bearer followed by Kane and Brian Lee. When entering the ring they are welcomed with a 'Undertaker' chant.

    Paul Bearer "Undertaker!! Why do you have to always ruin my plans? Why can't you just stay away in your coffin, grave, or where you live and let me do what I do? Last night at Wrestlemania was uncalled for! Because of you, you ruined Kane's and Lee's chance at a shot at the tag-titles! So tonight, Brian Lee has challanged you to a match tonight on RAW."

    Jim Ross "What? Brian Lee versus the Undertaker? Tonight is just getting better and better!"

    The lights darken again and fogs fills up the arena. The Undertaker's music hits and coming out with a huge ovation is the man himself. Lights go back on as the Phenom is about to speak.

    Undertaker "Paul. . . you tried to fool these fans, giving them an imposter which is nothing near me. And now you're trying to show them that you're 'Undertaker' is nothing more then just a puppet by him doing what you tell him to do. Well. . . if you wish to challange me tonight on RAW, then your wish will come true."

    Fans cheer as the Undertaker leaves.

    Paul Bearer "Ahh. . . you just wait Undertaker! Brian Lee is more mobile, powerful, and younger then you! Just watch!"

    OR: 90

    Come out where ever you are

    The camera switches to backstage. It's Austin walking around still trying to find where Rob Van Dam is. He checks behind unused seats, doors, cars, almost everywhere. Austin is fumed as he can't find RVD and begins to throw the chairs around. He walks into Pat Patterson and pushes him to the ground. and walks off.

    OR: 96

    Too Much vs The Nasty Boys ©

    Tag-Team Match

    Coming off their title victory at WM, the Nasty Boys are up against youngsters Brian Christopher and Scott Taylor. It seemed like a the Nasty Boys would take the easy victory since having so much ring experience then Too Much, but Too Much was the winners in the begining of the match. Both young guns used their quickness and agility on Saggs and Knobbs. Knobbs sold a ddt very well actually making it look like his neck caved in. And J.R. yelling he broke his neck didn't hurt either. But the Tag-Team champs are champs for a reason and came back when the Nasty Boys hit a double ddt on Scott Taylor for the win. After the match, the New Age Outlaws again to beat on the Nasty Boys. This time the Nasty Boys knew it was coming and didn't back down until Road Dogg hit Saggs and Knobbs over the head with the title.

    OR: 74 CR: 68 MQ: 80

    --COMMERCIAL

    Brian Lee w/ Paul Bearer vs The Undertaker

    Singles Match

    The match quickly became lop sided. The Undertaker was man handling Brian Lee with suplexes and body slams. Bearer kept on yelling at Lee to never give up and Lee came back blocking a punch to a boot to the face. With his spirtual powers, the Undertaker came back on his feet and started man handling Lee until Bearer couldn't take it no more and called Kane to come out to help his partner. Kane walked down to the ring to take out the Undertaker. When Kane put a fist on the Undertaker, the ref called for the DQ. Bearer didn't care for the win, just to take out the Phenom. Kane and Brian Lee doubled team the Undertaker for several minutes until they hit the double chokeslam to officially take him down.

    OR: 83 CR: 80 MQ: 87

    Jim Ross "Well fans, tonight has been a great night! I'm Jim Ross and my pal Jerry 'The King' Lawler say goo--"

    No more games

    Austin's theme music hits and fans begin to cheer again, forgetting whaat just happened to the Undertaker. Austin looks pissed off walking straight down to the ring.

    Jim Ross "Fans! We're suppose to get off the air but as long as Austin is still in the ring, we'll keep you updated!"

    Steve Austin "The whole damn night, I've been looking for that son of a bitch. Rob Van Dam, I'm giving you one last time to get yer fuckin' (Hey, it's after hours) ass out here."

    Austin looks towards the entrance, but nobody is coming out.

    Steve Austin "I'm going to give you the count of three. One. . . two. . ."

    Are you ready? D-Generation X's theme music hits and coming out on stage is the World Champion with the European Champion behind him and the 9th Wonder of the World. D-X is welcomed with boos while the leader begins to speak.

    Shawn Michaels "Austin! I'm going to tell you right now I had NO idea that Rob Van Dam was going to interfer in our match. I wouldn't have had expected out of all the people that HE will be the one."

    Steve Austin "Michaels, I don't give a damn about you or the Wor--"

    Coming from the crowd and hitting Austin from behind is the man that he's been looking for, Rob Van Dam. RVD kicks Aust in the back of the head and hits the five star frogsplash off the top rope. Fans begin to boo as RVD does his signature taunt.

    OR: 85

    Rob Van Dam gained overness from this segment.

    You knew this was coming

    D-Generation X walks down to the ring to meet with RVD and the battered Steve Austin. HBK enters the ring and hands RVD a D-Generation X t-shirt. RVD gladly excepts and the closing seconds show HBK, Triple H, Rob Van Dam, and Chyna doing the 'Suck It'.

    OR: 81

    TV Rating: 5.89 (5.42)

    Overall Rating: 79

  12. March 23, 1998

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    RAW After Wrestlemania

    March 23, 1998

    Wrestlemania was just 24 hours ago and the WWF can still feel the excitement from the Boston crowd. Last night was filled with historic moments.

    The Heart Break Kid Shawn Michaels retained the WWF World Title against Stone Cold Steve Austin with the help of Rob Van Dam. Austin will for sure look for revenge on the young star.

    Speaking of revenge, what about the New Age Outlaws? They lost their Tag-Titles against the Nasty Boys in their very first match in the WWF.

    The real Undertaker will also be in the building.

    Tune in tonight on USA Network.

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    New Signees

    March 23, 1998

    It's always nice to look into your future. The WWF has come in terms with the young up and coming tag-teams Christian York and Joey Matthews and PG-13 (JC Ice and Wolfie D). Christian York and Joey Matthews will be sent down to MCW while you can catch PG-13 at in upcoming WWF tv show.

    HOME>INSIDE WWF>News>WWF Releases

    WWF Releases Superstars

    March 23, 1998

    World Wrestling Federation has decided to let go of Truth Commission members Jackyl, Kurrgan, and Sniper. Remaining Truth Commission member Recon will be sent down to MCW.

    WWF has agreed to release the remaining wrestlers in Los Boricus; Savio Vega, Jesus Castillo, and Jose Estrada Jr.

    The World Wrestling Federation have agreed to come in terms on the release of the following Superstars. WWF wishes them great luck in their future.

    --Carl Ouelette

    --Doug Furnas

    --Jacques Rougeau Jr.

    --Miguel Perez

    --Phil LaFon

    --Scott Putski

    --Tom Brandi

    --Brooklyn Brawler

    --Sunny

    --Harvey Wippleman

    --Rick Rude

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    Honky Tonk Man Out for 2 Months

    March 23, 1998

    The Honky Tonk Man strained his tricep during the ten tag-team battle royal. The Honky Tonk Man teamed up with former partner and friend Greg Valintine to reform the Rhythm N Blues.

  13. Finally.. here is Wrestlemania! Enjoy. :D

    March 22, 1998

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    Pay-Per-View

    Location: Boston, Massachusetts

    Attendance: 13,939

    Before the acutal PPV begins, there's a 30 minute Sunday Night HeAT pre-show. Hosted by new SNH announcers Dox Hendrix and Jerry 'The King' Lawler, they hype up the PPV before going into the only match of the show.

    Barry Windham vs Bradshaw

    Singles Match

    Both men walk in a circle to get a feel for eachother. They start with a tieup with Bradshaw hitting the first move, an arm breaker. Windham gets back up, and both men walk around again. They meet eachother with punches to the face until a certain punch makes Windham fall. Bradshaw stomps Windham's face in and then comes a elbow drop. Bradshaw tries to go for a quick win, but only a one count. Windham comes back with a couple of punches and whips Bradshaw in the corner for a clothesline. Windham tries to choke out Bradshaw until the ref breaks them apart. Windham takes control after this with numerous suplexs, body slams, and drops. Windham singles to the crowd that he's going for the Superplex. He whips Bradshaw in the corner, but out of nowhere comes Bradshaw with a boot to the face. Both men are down for the ten count. 6. . . 7. . . 8. . . Bradshaw is the first to move. He crawls and puts a hand on Windham for the cont. 1. . . 2. . . kickout. The fans start to get into this match as it went on. Both men didn't seem to not want to back down, making this match look like a DRAW. Bradshaw and Windham go to the opposite corners to gain some energy. Both meet back in the middle of the ring like a boxing match and go at it with left and right hooks. Bradshaw ducks a left hook and hits a clothesline from behind. Bradshaw kicks Windham in the mid-section and hits the Fallaway Slam! Bradshaw quickly pins Barry Windham for the win.

    Winner: Bradshaw

    OR: 66 CR: 61 MQ: 72

    While the match was ending, fans started to walk to their seats to get ready to begin Wrestlemania XIV. The show started with Vince McMahon welcoming everybody to Wrestlemania XIV. The crowd was buzzing to get the show started. While Vince leaves, out comes commentators Jim Ross and Jerry 'The King' Lawler.

    Jim Ross "Welcome everyone to Boston, Massachusetts! Welcome to the Fleetcenter! Welcome to the greatest show on earth, Wrestlemaaaaaaania! Hello everyone, I'm Jim Ross, and joined with the king himself, Jerry 'The King' Lawler."

    Jerry Lawler "Oh boy J.R.! Can't you just feel the excitement from the crowd? (*Fans cheering in the background) It feels like I'm at a Beatles concert or KISS!"

    Jim Ross "I'm with ya' King. To get this show started, we present you with in-ring announcer, Howard Finkle."

    Finkle is in the ring to announce rock band the Eagles to sing the national anthem. While playing the national anthem, J.R. and The King run down the card and hype up each match. While the national anthem ended, camera spots celebrities in attendance such as Boston Red Soxs' shortstop Nomar Garciapara, Bruce Willis, former Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson, and Al Pacino.

    20 Man Battle Royal

    Chance to wrestle for the WWF Tag-Team Titles

    The battle royal was the worst way to start Wrestlemania. The fans seemed to not able to get into it. Even with some suprises, though nothing major. We saw the debut of the Nasty Boys and Greg Valintine who teamed up with the Honky Tonk Man to bring back the Rhythm N Blues. At the end, the last four men standing where Faarooq, Kane, Brian Knobbs, and Hawk. Hawk took on Kane while Faarooq took on Knobbs. Knobbs and Hawk were basicly in a brawl against eachother. Both weren't trying any wrestling moves on eachother, just trying to take the other one out of the ring. Hawk was came out on top. Kane was working on Knobbs, who's basicly taking a beating. Hawk, instead of taking the easy road and take a breather, decided to help out Brian Knobbs. Hawk attacks Kane from behind. Hawk man handles Kane, which is a first. Hawk was able to hit a suplex. With Kane almost over the top rope, Brian Knobbs finally gets back on his feet. Instead of helping the person that helped him, Brian Knobbs throws Hawk out of the ring. Now two men are left in the ring; Kane and Brian Knobbs. Kane already down, Knobbs takes advantage and uses all his energy to take out Kane. Kane is able to fight back and keep himself in the ring. Kane takes control of the match again and hits Brian Knobbs with a Tombstone Piledriver. After the Kane connects with his finisher, the lights go off. Fog begins to appear around the whole arena. Lightning strikes the entrance and on stage for a mere second is the Undertaker. The lights go back on and fans are confussed about what just happened. Kane, is standing puzzled just looking at the entrance ramp, forgetting he's in a match. Brian Knobbs comes out of nowhere and throws Kane over the top rope to give him and partner Jerry Saggs a chance at the Tag-Team titles later tonight.

    Wrestler Eliminated/Eliminated By

    1. Bart Gunn/Kane

    2. Phineous O. Godwin/ Greg Valintine

    3. 8-Ball/Brian Knobbs

    4. Bob Holly/Hawk

    5. Robert Gibson/Jerry Saggs

    6. Honky Tonk Man/Brian Christopher

    7. Skull/Kane

    8. Henry O. Godwin/Animal

    9. D'Lo Brown/The Undertaker

    10. Ricky Morton/Faarooq

    11. Scott Taylor/Greg Valintine

    12. Jerry Saggs/Kane

    13. The Undertaker/Brian Knobbs

    14. Brian Christopher/Hawk

    15. Animal/Faarooq

    16. Greg Valintine/Kane

    17. Faarooq/Hawk

    18. Hawk/Brian Knobbs

    19. Kane/Brian Knobbs

    WINNER: Brian Knobbs

    OR: 58 CR: 60 MQ: 54

    Brian Knobbs debuted his new gimmick, it got a positive response. Jerry Saggs debuted his new gimmick, it got a positive response. Faarooq is losing overness because of his weak gimmick. Greg Valentine is losing overness because of his weak gimmick. Ricky Morton is losing overness because of his weak gimmick. Robert Gibson is losing overness because of his weak gimmick.

    Jerry Lawler "I don't understand. The Undertaker. . . was just IN the match right? Then why did he get in the way with his partner?"

    Jim Ross "I don't know. Maybe we'll get an explaination from Bearer. . or maybe the Undertaker?"

    There'll be no more Ligh-Heavyweight Title!

    After the tag-team battle royal, Triple H was backstage with Michael Cole. Triple H was preparing for his match against Taka Michinoku, in a title versus title match.

    Michael Cole "Hello fans. I'm Michael Cole and I'm here with WWF European Champion Triple H. Now Triple H, you'll be putting your title on the line against Taka Michinoku. What you and Shawn Michaels did to him, seems like it's adding fuel to the fire."

    Triple H "Heh. . . well you know Cole, D-Generation X had to show the boot to that little kid. He runs around like your little brother. Taka couldn't hang with the big boys. . . and to tell you the truth. I never liked the kid. Ever since I saw him dawn the green and black, I wanted to knock his face off. I'll get that chance tonight!"

    Michael Cole "What if you win the Light-Heavyweight Title? From the look of you, we know you're not a Ligh-Heavyweight."

    Triple H "You're right. A title like that doesn't deserve to be around the waist of a status like me. So that's why when I win my match tonight, the Light-Heavyweight title will be no more!"

    Triple H walked off as Cole reported back to J.R. and Jerry Lawler.

    OR: 82

    Taka Michinoku © vs Triple H © w/ Chyna

    Title vs Title Match -- Light-Heavyweight vs European

    Right from the get-go fans were right behind the Light-Heavyweight Champ. Taka used them as the advantage starting the match off on the offense. Triple H got back in the match reversing a insiguri kick. HHH and Taka both exchanged quick near falls, earning applauses from the crowd. J.R. kept saying Triple H has the advantage with The 9th Wonder of the World by his side. The match began to pickup when Triple H missed a powerbomb from the turnbuckle which lead to a tornado DDT from Taka. The crowd became the loudest all night after the near fall. Taka started to get in the swing of things, domminating the match. Triple H sold his body being worn down by the fast kicks he received big time, could barely stand up. Behind HHH, the ref is telling him to get up. Taka charges towards HHH. HHH couldn't hold his body and fell straight down on the canvus. With Taka at full speed, runs over HHH and spears the referee. Taka, dumbfounded at what he just did tried to get the ref back up, but he was knocked out.

    With Taka helping the fallen ref, this bought HHH a lot of time. Not only HHH, but Chyna as well. Chyna went on the ring apron and started harassing Taka Michinoku. Taka and Chyna started to get in an argument, while out of nowhere Taka receives a low blow from behind from the European Champ. HHH picks up Taka again to hit the Pedegree. Chyna and HHH start yelling and kicking the ref to stand up and hit the three count for the win.

    Right after the match, Triple H was handing both the WWF European Title and Light-Heavyweight Title. Triple H straps on the European Title while Chyna grabs a trash can under the ring. Triple H hands the Light-Heavyweight Title to Chyna who then throws it in the trash can which gets tremendous heat from the crowd. Triple H then heads back to the locker room with a loud 'Asshole' chant and leaves Taka in the ring.

    OR: 67 CR: 52 MQ: 83

    Jim Ross "Triple H is one mean son of a gun. How can you respect the Light-Heavyweight title like that. Just throw it away disrespects it's legacy!"

    Jerry Lawler "Now come on J.R. We both know the Light-Heavyweight was a piece of crap. And legacy? Only one person has held the title! And he got squashed tonight! Go Triple H!"

    The Undertaker?

    Camera was somewhere backstage with the lights dimmed. We see a shadow moving. The camera focuses on the shadow and sees a crow land on a man's shoulder. A voice whispers, "Kane. . . Bearer. . . Lee. . . you'll see the dead raise from the grave. HE will raise again. . ." The fans cheer as the voice sounded like a voice we once heard.

    OR: 94

    Jerry Lawler "If that's the Undetaker, then who is the tall look-a-like that's been tagging a long with Kane and Paul Bearer?"

    Jim Ross "I don't know, but we'll find out tomorrow night on RAW."

    The Nasty Boys vs The New Age Outlaws ©

    For the WWF Tag-Team Titles

    "Oooooh yooou didn't know? Yer ass bettta caaaaaaallllll somebahdaaaaaaaaay!" Road Dogg and Billy Gunn come out from out stage with boos from the crowd. Road Dogg continues to tell the crowd who they are and that the Nasty Boys will get a ass whoopin' from the New. Age. Outlaws.

    A pretty decent match. J.R. and Jerry Lawler tried to get the Nasty Boys over with the fans saying they worked hard in the 10 tag-team battle royal they participated in earlier and deserved to earn this tag-team title shot. Jerry Saggs and Road Dogg began the match with great brawling moves. Road Dogg took advantage after catching Saggs ducking a clothesline with a DDT. Road Dogg kicked Saggs' head in until he tagged in Billy Gunn. Gunn let Saggs back up until he was brought back down with a clothesline. NAO began to get in a groove tagging eachother in and out while leaving Saggs in the ring and Knobbs waiting in the corner impatient. Fans began to really get behind the Nasty Boys starting a small 'Jer-ry, Jer-ry!' chants across the arena. Gunn was picking up Saggs, and out of nowhere Saggs comes in with a clothesline. Both men are out. The ref begins to count to ten. At seven, Saggs started crawling back to tag in Knobbs. Road Dogg, the new man, is already in running towards Saggs and is able to grab and pull his leg away from Knobbs. Road Dogg picks up Saggs and works on his head to setup his vicious piledriver. Road Dogg tags in a fresh Billy Gunn and Gunn hits the fameasser. The fans seemed to buy in this match was done for sure, but Saggs was able to kickout before the three count. Gunn put Saggs in a long boston crab. Saggs eventually drags himself to the ropes. Saggs was as dead as a horse at this point in the match. Gunn then teases Saggs to tag in Brian Knobbs but pulls him right back, making Knobbs more impatient. Gunn turns to his partner and before he knows it, Saggs has tagged in Brian Knobbs.

    Knobbs quickly enters the ring and hits Gunn and Road Dogg with a clothesline. Knobbs cleans house, throwing the tag-team champs out of the ring. A nice reaction from the fans. Gunn slides back in the ring and jobs to Knobbs for a while until he tags in Road Dogg. Road Dogg takes some punishment from Knobbs until he reverses a pump-handle slam into a snap suplex. Knobbs seems like God in there, getting right back up and giving a Road Dogg a snap suplex of his own. Knobbs eyes Road Dogg like a hawk and hits his finisher, the powerslam! Knobbs, being the vet he is, decides to throw Billy Gunn out of the ring and then pins Road Dogg to become the new WWF Tag-Team Champions.

    After the match, the Nasty Boys stay in the ring to celebrate their victory on winning the WWF Tag-Team Titles. The New Age Outlaws decide to stay too and take both Nasty Boys off their feet. Road Dogg and Bill Gunn kick and stomp on Brian Knobbs and Jerry Saggs until they finally thought they were beaten enough.

    OR: 74 CR: 69 MQ: 80

    Jim Ross "Awww man. What a victory for the Nasty Boys. In their first match here in the WWF, they go on and win the WWF Tag-Team Champions. Congratulations!"

    Jerry Lawler "They might've won the match, but why would you want to win when you can't even help yourself backstage? (*Camera shows the Nasty Boys being helped backstage by a couple of referees) Welcome to the WWF Nasty Boys!"

    Jim Ross "Well. . . tonight has been a great night so far! And we're not done yet! Next up we have the Nation's young superstar sensation Rocky Miavia defend the Intercontinental title against the Hardcore Icon Cactus Jack!"

    Jerry Lawer "You can't forget about the main event! Steve Austin taking on the Heart Break Kid for the World Title is as good as Hulk Hogan against Andre the Giant at Wrestlemania III!"

    Jim Ross "And speaking of the main event, our good friend Michael Cole has caught up with the World Champion himself, Shawn Michales."

    Time with Shawn Michaels

    Camera goes backstage in the D-Generation X locker room. We see Triple H sitting down, relaxing after his victory earlier tonight and Shawn Michales stretching, getting ready for his match standing right beside Michael Cole.

    Michael Cole "Hello fans. I'm here backstage with the one and only, Shawn Michaels! Now Michaels, last night on RAW Austin was hit from be--"

    Shawn Michaels "Yeah I already know this story. . . and you'll go on and say that 'every finger points to you.' Cole. . . I said it before, and I'll say it again. It's not ME. How can you not believe a pretty face like this? (*HBK smiles at the camera) You just can't! Am I right Trips?"

    Triple H "(*Yelling from the back) He's right Cole. I was with him and we'd neeeever do that to Austin."

    Shawn Michaels "You see? I have proof! Now excuse me Cole. I have to get ready for match tonight."

    Cole thanks HBK and walks out of the room.

    OR: 88

    Jerry Lawer "Did you see that? It's not HBK, he's an honest guy! He'd never lie to his fans."

    Jim Ross "Yeah right. Those D-Generation X guys will do anything to get on top."

    Cactus Jack vs Rocky Miavia ©

    For The WWF Intercontinental Title/Hardcore Match

    Before Cactus Jack and Rocky Miavia entered the ring, crew from the back set up many hardcore items such as chairs, stop signs, trash cans, trash can tops, etc. to the ring.

    The match started in the ring and quickly around the arena. Cactus Jack and Rocky Miavia traded a lot of hip tosses, suplexs, and take downs. The crowd was the hottest all night when Cactus Jack sold a chair shot very well. Jerry Lawler was putting Rocky Miavia over saying he's a third generation wrestler and has the skills to become the WWF Champion in the neat future. Cactus turned things around when he ducked a chair shot and came back with a ddt on a stop sign. Cactus was on the offense for the next five to ten minutes until Nation of Domination leader Faarooq appeared from the back to help his partner.

    Jim Ross "Now what's this? Why is Faarooq here? This match should be called even. It's not fair."

    Jerry Lawler "Unfair? This is a hardcore match! Everythings fair as long as you get the win."

    The ref didn't do anything about it and basicly let this match become a handicap match. A chair shot to the head from Faarooq busted Cactus Jack wide open. The fans began to boo as loud as ever when Faarooq hit the Domminator and right after a Rock Bottom from Miavia. Cactus Jack had nothing left and Miavia came out on top.

    The match ended, and Faarooq and Rocky Miavia slid back in the ring to celebrate the Nation's win.

    Jim Ross "Oh my gawd, can you believe it? Look who's running down to the ring, it's Ken Shamrock!"

    Shamrock slides in the ring and takes both Faarooq and Rocky Miavia. Shamrock looks as good as new taking dozen of punches from both men until Cactus Jack came from behind with punches to the Nation. Shamrock and Cactus Jack threw the Nation out of the ring. Fans begin to cheer with Shamrock and Cactus leaving the ring together.

    OR: 89 CR: 93 MQ: 80

    The WWF Intercontinental title has gained in image. Faarooq is losing overness because of his weak gimmick.

    Jim Ross "Fans, has tonight been a night or what? A lot of things have gone down in the past two hours and a half. We finally see the New Age Outlaws have competition, handing their tag-titles to the Nasty Boys."

    Jerry Lawler "And what about Triple H and the Light-Heavyweight Title situation? Ha, isn't he a guy or what? What do you think will happen tomorrow night on RAW?"

    Jim Ross "I don't know, but I know we'll see something by Taka soon!"

    Steve Austin vs Shawn Michaels ©

    For The WWF World Title

    Fans got as loud as it's got all night when Stone Cold Steve Austin's theme music blew the PA speakers. Fans got even louder when Austin hit all four corners and gave the fans the bird. The lights then dimmed black and green and a live band sang D-Generation X's theme music. HBK came out strutting down wearing a brand-new silver, black, and green jump suit. HBK posed for the crowd and a million light bulbs flashed around the arena. HBK entered the ring and the match began.

    The begining of the match was right down the middle. The first couple of minutes was mostly light-brawling. It got a bit more technical when HBK locked in a headlock on Austin. Austin pulled himself to the ropes and while the ref wasn't looking, kicked HBK square in the balls. Fans around the arena began to cheer when Austin locked in his former finished, the cobra clutch. HBK sold it very well like if this match was waay over then expected. When the ref raised HBK's arm for the third time to end the match, HBK slowly started getting up and elbowed Austin in the stomach a couple times which lead to a clothesline. HBK hit a string of suplexes and hip tosses.

    Jim Ross "Aww man. Look who's coming out. It's Triple H and Chyna. They have no business at ringside."

    Jerry Lawler "J.R. . . . why do you always think D-X is going to interfer in EVERY match. Triple H and Chyna just want to see their leader retain the World Title."

    Triple H and Chyna are welcomed by boos when the reach ringside. The match began to slow down when HBK and the rest of his D-X members were in the faces of the front row fans instead of Austin. HBK threw Austin to the ropes, which was only suprised by a body splash out of nowhere. Austin gained pop from the crowd when he was on top of the World Champ and hit him with a dozen roundhouse punches before nailing him with a automic drop. Austin tossed HBK over the top rope. Both men were were taking right and lefts at ringside. Referee Earl Hebner was sidetracked by Chyna and put his full attention in their heated argument. From behind, HHH pushed the Hebner who fell and hit his head on baracade. All hell has broken loose. Austin who saw what happened also threw HBK over the baracade and made his way towards Triple H.

    Jim Ross "Oh my gawd. This match is now Austin versus Triple H! Austin is just taking Triple H out of his misery!"

    Austin throws Triple H back in the ring. Austin hits a ddt to set up the stone cold stunner. Fans go crazy seeing Triple H fly out of the ring. Chyna slids in the ring and tries to hit the low blow but Stone Cold sniffed it like a dog. Austin grabs Chyna's hand, kicks her in the stomach, and delivers another stunner. The fans get even louder before the first stunner. Austin grabs a chair and some beers and hangs out in the ring until Hebner and HBK both stand up.

    Jerry Lawler "Steve Austin has no sportsmanship J.R. If he played the game right, he wouldn't be celebrating when the match isn't even over yet!"

    Jim Ross "Well. . . Austin isn't the only man that thinks he won the match. There's Rob Van Dam coming out to celebrate with his good buddy Austin."

    Jerry Lawler "Rob Van Dam! What is he doing here? I tell ya', these new kids think they can run around anywhere in the WWF. We're not some child's playtoy!"

    RVD walks down to the ring with a good reaction from the crowd. RVD slids in the ring and Austin gladly give him a beer. Both make toast and before you know it, RVD grabs the chair, throws it towards Austin and hits the Van Daminator. Fans can't believe what just happened. RVD looks at Austin for a couple of seconds and walks backstage with fans in the front row throwing their pieces of trash towards him. With all this going on, HBK and Hebner started to slowly get up. HBK slid back in the ring and saw Austin was down and beaten. HBK yells at Hebner to get inside and gets the cheap win.

    Jim Ross "What in the hell did Rob Van Dam just do? Did he just realise that he ruined Stone Cold's title shot! RVD. . .  that DAMN bastard!"

    Jerry Lawler "Hey. . . I kinda like that RVD kid. What do you think about him J.R.? I mean. . . if we didn't have him, we'd now have a egotistical maniac giving everybody the finger as our World Champ. But instead, we have a man with royalties, the Heart Break Kid Shawn Michales!"

    Jim Ross "RVD has a lot of nerve to interfer in the biggest match this year and in the biggest event."

    After the match, HBK throws Austin out of the ring and slowly getting up are Chyna and Triple H. With fireworks blowing up like 'X', HBK does his signature pose with Triple H and Chyna throwing up the 'X' as fans began to walk up their isles in disbelief.

    OR: 96 CR: 100 MQ: 90

    PPV Buyrate: 1.13

    PPV Renvue: $2,825,000

    Ticket Sales: $836,280

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