World Wrestling Federation '92

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The Year of "The Dragon"...

March 10rd, 1998

Monday Night Raw-

Channel: USA Network - Prime Time

Venue: The Bear Venture Bloom Centre, Minneapolis - MN

Attendance: 10,014

Announcing Team: Vince McMahon & Paulie Dangerously

In-Ring Announcer: Joe Pedicino

Referee Team: Bill Alfonso, Mike Chioda, Dave Hebner, Shane McMahon, Jimmy Korderas, Joey Marella, John Finnegan, Jim Mollineaux

By

Dave Schmeltzer

RAW OPENING

[*]IC TITLE - Mr. Everything vs. Champion Owen Hart

[*]The Debut Of Q!

[*]Sting vs. Lance Storme!

[*]WWF Woman's Tournament: Rusha vs. Groupie

[*]WWF Tag Team C1 CLASH: "The Shooters" (Don Frye & Jim Powers) vs. The Helmsley Cousins (Hunter Hearst & John Kronus Helmsley)

- Rusha Cleans House -

The Crimson Twins (WWF Tag Team Champions) d. Rated R (Scotty T & Wolfie D) (non-title matches)

Wolfie D got pinned by Tomax Crimson, this time, in 7:33 following the Crimson Cold Wave -- bringing back one of the most dangerous tag team maneuvers in a while. Following an orange crush by Tomax, Xamot comes off the top rope with a leg drop. After the victory, Rusha came into the ring, dealt a few forearms to Wolfie & Scotty; then threw them out of the ring. The crowd booed as she made a title-gesture around her waist, while calling out her round 1 opponent, Groupie.

Overall: 67

Crowd: 63

Match: 72

Rusha d. Groupie - WWF Women's Tournament Round 1

I remember, late last year, when Pauline Patriot would face Christine Blaze, to virtually no reaction. Now, the fans remain somewhat interested in the women's matches, especially now with the tournament beginning. Rusha completely annihilated Groupie. McMahon slipped up a few times, calling Rusha, 'Laurer' a few times, when speaking of her bodybuilding experience. Rusha won after a hanging brainbuster in 7:55. Rusha advances to the next bracket (Brackets displayed in next update)

Overall: 50

Crowd: 48

Match: 52

-ADVERTS-

- The Horsemen Speak -

Sean Mooney was waiting in the ring, following the break, and called out The Horsmen -- Ric Flair, Owen Hart, & Sting. They got a great pop coming out, as always. The woo's began, as Mooney began the inteview starting off by asking Sting about his match later tonight, with Lance Storme.

Sting" Lance Storme, AAAYYYEEEEE?!!? [*Crowd pops*] The 'little Stinger'. I know what this is all about, Storme! You wear my paint on your face! You're in a group that's called, The Horsmen IV. Let's face it, you wanna be like the Stinger! [*Crowd pops*] And tonight, I'm gonna show you, that your 'Storm', is nothing more than 'light rainfall!' Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!"

The crowd popped for that, as Mooney moved right along to the Intercontinental Champion.

Mooney" Owen, every since you've won that title, at Shangrila '97, you've defended that title day in, and day out, ladder matches and all. What's next for the Canadian Horseman?"

Hart" That's right, Mooney! But you know, I heard something last week on PHAT TV, that I didn't like! I heard Lanny Poffo refer to his buddy, Phil Lafon as, 'The Canadian Horseman'! [*Crowd booes*] There's only one Canadian Horsman, and he's wearing the WWF Intercontinental Championship belt! [*Crowd cheers*] Remember that! "

Mooney then moved on to the Nature Boy, the Woo's started right away. Mooney asked Flair about Beefcake's comments that he wanted to add Flair to the list of Superstars that he 'retired'. Someone should remind Mooney that that list is occupied by one name; Jerry Lawler.

Flair

" Woooooooo!!!!! Bruti!!! Wooooo!! Sweet Bruti!!! He wheels! He deals! He drinks the wine that makes it all fine! Wooooo!!! But he still doesn't rank up there with the Nature Boy! Wooooo!! Beefcake, punk! When you mess with Ric Flair, you're messing with greatness! So...why....[*Grabs mic and starts to strut*]....don't...you...put..your...money...where...your...mouth...is! Woooooo! You and me, Beefcake! In, what I like to call, A Stylin' and Profilin' match!"

Mooney" What's that!?"

Flair" Wrestlemania '98! The biggest stage of them all, Mooney! $100,000!! Held up, hung from the rafters of the Houston Astrodome! Woooo!! And to win! Wooo!! You've got to climb up on a ladder and grab that purse! Beefcake! I'll put in $50,000 -- you put in $50,000! Let's see if you can put your money, where your mouth is, ohhh Sweet one! Woooooo!!! Wooooo! Woo!!!! Woooo!!"

Mooney" Well, there you have it, folks! A challenge from The Nature Boy to Sweet Bruti! Will Bruti accept!? We'll be right back, with the start of the TAG C1 CLASH, after this!" 89%

- The Shooters: Don Frye & Jim Powers -

Don Frye & Jim Powers d. John Kronus Helmsley & Hunter Hearst Helmsely - C1 CLASH TAG ROUND 1

Wow, it seems as if they're actually putting effort into Jim Powers' push. Before the start of the match, they showed old clips of a young Jim Powers, as a tag partner with well known wrestler Paul Roma during the early 90's. They did continued the short bio, narrated by Paulie Dangerously, speaking of Powers' switch in sports, from Wrestling, to shoot fighting competition. Of course, they didn't refer to his mediocre 20-15 record -- but they did show clips of his victories. They mentioned that he had the same agent as Frye, Clyde Vasseur. Powers & Frye won, when Powers made Hunter submit with the leg scissors armbar, or the triangle submission, at 8:22.

Overall: 63

Crowd: 58

Match: 68

-ADVERTS-

- Akiyama brings back the ECW World Title -

Joe Pedicino:

" Ladies and Gentleman, the following contest is schedule for one fall, and is for...The Eastern Championship Wrestling World Title!"

The crowd popped huge for this unexpected announcement, sparking a huge 'ECW' chant. Before the ring entrances started, the chant continued, until Dangerously, now the new colour commentator of PHAT TV--but sitting in for Heenan, stood up, and tipped his hat to the Philly crowd.

Jun Akiyama (Champion) w/ James Cornette & w/ Johnny Ace d. Al Snow

Dangerously and McMahon did a good job of explaining for newer fans, that Jun Akiyama was always the ECW Champion, but was hit with an injury putting him out for months. I'm guessing that he'll be dropping the ECW title soon, since he's at a higher stage in his career, than he was when he first got the belt. Really strong match here, as these two are two of the best workers in the company. At 11:33, Snow missed a moonsault off of the top rope, leading to an exploder-fest by Jun Akiyama. Akiyama nailed a fatigued snow, at 13:16 with top rope exploder for the victory and the successful defense. After the match, McMahon teased a possible return bout, between the two.

Overall: 82

Crowd: 77

Match: 88

Al Snow lost overness from this match. The ECW World title has gained in image.

-ADVERTS-

- Jerry Lawler vs. The WWF -

Coming out of the break, Cornette, Ace, & the ECW Champion, Jun Akiyama were still in the ring, now joined by Joey Styles. The crowd started up with the ECW chants again, to which Cornette yelled;

Cornette" I've never heard a crowd chant for a belt! What a bunch of idiots!"[*Crowd booes*]

Styles defended the crowd, then went on to Johnny Ace, asking about the Memphis Knight. Ace said challenged the Knight to a Hair vs. Mask match, anytime 'anywhere'; Ace's Hair on the line vs. Knight's mask. He said that he wanted to prove to the world, that the man under the mask, was indeed, Jerry Lawler. At this point, Jerry Lawler's music hit -- but this time, it was really Jerry Lawler who came out. The crowd popped with the 'Jerry' chants, as Ace & Lawler stood face to face with each other, staring each other down. Before Lawler got to speak, Mike Rotunda came out, his face as red as ever.

Rotunda (Speedwalking to the ring)" Now, wait a minute! This is a clear violation of your suspension!"

Lawler" Now, hold on--"

Rotunda" No! Security! I want this man removed from this building! You can fool us once, Lawler! But--"

Here, Rotunda was quickly joined by 2 security guards. Lawler interupted Rotunda, as he stood before the apron with the guards.

Lawler" Now hold on, hold on, hold on a minute! Let me get something off my chest first, Errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrwwwwwiinnnn! [*Crowd laughs and cheers, starting their own 'Iwrin' chants*]! I've been sitting at home, for the last 3 weeks watching this Memphis Knight guy, just like everyone else. And, I can't even watch the WWF without hearing my name mentioned 100 times! I came here to say, I'm not this Memphis Knight! I don't know who he is! Now, I took this unfair suspension with no problem! But if you're going to talk about me every week, then I should be here!"

[*Crowd cheers, 'Jerry' chants increase*]

Rotunda" That's very touching, Lawler. [*To security*] Now, that man is a trespasser. My apologies to Mr. Ace, Akiyama, & Cornette for our tardiness. Remove this man, immediatley."

And, with that the crowd booed as the security guards cautiously approached Lawler, as Ace and company snickered in the background. Lawler resisted at first; "Don't make this any harder on yourself than it already is, Lawler!" screamed Rotunda. Lawler was escorted out of the ring, to a very hot crowd. Here, those age-old "Iwrin" chants began, again. Rotunda gave one more parting blow to the crowd & Lawler before cutting to footage hyping Wrestlemania '98.

Rotunda [*In referance to the 'Iwrin' chants*] " Yea. Ha. Ha. Ha. That chant is outdated -- just like your hero, Jerry Lawler!" 80%

- Sting's Looses Streak Continues -

Lance Storme d. Sting

It should be noted that D'lo Brown was reffing this match. Sting was completely throwing Storme around like nothing, for the first 5 minutes. The crowd loved it, until Brian Christopher came out with Sexteen Summers, & Pritchard. All, like Storme, were wearing Sting paint. Christopher did his silly-looking strut complete with his high pitched laugh which was enough to taunt Sting and get his attention. At this point, Storm rolled up Sting with a handfull of tights for the suprise victory. McMahon defended D'lo Brown not seeing the tights as a result of him being a new referee. Storme celebrated and quickly ran to the back, with Christopher & company -- escaping a pissed off Sting.

Overall: 78

Crowd: 80

Match: 75

Lance Storme gained overness from this match.

-ADVERTS-

- The Debut Of Q -

Q d. The Big Bossman

Q has the height of WCW wrestler, Mark Calloway, with the build of indi wrestler Doomsday (Glen Jacobs). The bald man wore dark shades, a long black trench coat, with black boots. He looked like someone straight out of the movie "A Clockwork Orange". I love the way they're building this guy up; Pedicino didn't announce a weight or homeplace for Q, as 'nothing's known about this mysterious man'. Mcmahon mentioned how he would usually have some background information to tell the fans, but not this time. Q's ring attire (minus the trench coat) is similiar to Barry Darsaw's, as The Repo Man. At first the crowd was pretty silent and not caring about this match-figuring that Bossman would annihilate Q -- but Q shocked all by nailing a charging Bossman, hard, with a big boot out of the corner. The crowd slowly began to get behind Q as the match went out with Q with the upper hand. At 6:33, Q threw Bossman out of the ring, then tossed him 5 times into the railing. The crowd began to applaud after the 4th and 5th tries, and even chanted 'One more time'. But Q, acknowledged none of the crowd's reactions, and just continued in on his attack. At 11:11, Q shocked everyone by lifting Bossman into a powerbomb, and dropping him straight into the turnbuckle corner, as his finisher. Q pinned Bossman, and got a really strong ovation for his win. Q observed the fallen Bossman for a few moments before walking out of the ring and to the back. Once again, Q didn't acknowledge the crowd. He simply put on his shades and trench coat, and continued to the back.

Overall: 73

Crowd: 74

Match: 73

Q debuted his new gimmick (loner), it got a positive response. Big Bossman lost overness from this match. Q gained overness from this match.

-ADVERTS-

- Waltman prepares for Wrestlemania -

Coming out of the break, Sean Mooney knocked on the door of Shawn Waltman. Waltman got a pretty strong pop. He was watching tapes of Tenzan matches, in preparation for his Wrestlemania '98 match. Mooney said that many believed that Waltman was the only person who could beat Tenzan, due to his martial arts mastery, combined with his speed.

Waltman" You know what, I've heard alot of people call Tenzan 'the Perfect Wrestler'. But lemme tell ya something, there is no perfect wrestler. I mean, yea -- he defeated Bret, Corino, Flair -- he's defeated the best there was. But...not the best there IS! And that's me! Tenzan, Wrestlemania '98...you're in for something different. Your in for the lightning of the Lightning Kid. Your in for the 1.2.3, of the 1.2.3. Kid! And , you're in for the highlights, of the Highlight Kid! But most of all -- when it's all said and done; you're in for hearing that Shawn Waltman is the new WWF Triple Crown Champion! And that's me! Shawn Waltman -- The best there ever will be!"

Mooney" It looks like there will be plenty of highlights in what will be the greatest Wrestlemania ever! Back to you, Vince and Paulie, sitting in for Bischoff & Heenan who are in England right now! Vince?" 80%

- Phil Lafon, The 'Real' Canadian Horseman? -

Owen Hart d. Mr. Everything Andrew Martin w/ Francine - IC TITLE

Martin's probably to the WWF what Orndorff was, to the WWF during the 80's. He's got a similiar look, and while he's not the best talker, he's got Francine to do that part. Very strong main event here, with both men switching near falls. Crowd fell for a tease title switch at 6:33, when the fall was very close causing the timekeeper to erronously ring the bell. Everyting celebrated as if he won, and his music even played, totally tricking the fans. Referee Shane McMahon eventually got the word out that the count was only two, and the match continued. Hart won with the Sharpshooter in 13:01, successfully defending the title. At this point, Lanny Poffo's music played (Mr. Perfect's old music), and he emerged in front of the curtain with Phil LaFon.

Overall: 82

Crowd: 83

Match: 80

Poffo

" Mr. Hart, we heard your comments earlier on about this Canadian Horsemen business. Perhap you missed it, when LaFon easily defeated Curt Hennig, a former World Champion, last week on PHAT TV. Here it is, in case you missed it:"

Titan Tron PHAT TV Last Week

Poffo was getting hyped up here, banging on the apron from the outside, for the referee to count faster. Lafon, nailed Perfect with another German Suplex -- this time dropping him on his neck, causing Perfect to end up face first down on the mat. Here, Lafon went behind Hennig, as if he were Ted Dibiase going for the Million Dollar Dream, and quickly latched on the S.T.F. -- this time, in the centre of the ring. Perfect held on, and had the crowd chanting his nickname, "Perfect! Perfect! Perfect!", for quite some time. Finally, after, literally, 3 minutes & 17 seconds of being in the hold, Hennig submitted.

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THE COMPETITION

Other Global Promotions

World Championship Wrestling:

Owner: Ted Turner

PI: 92%

Risk: 35%

Production Values: 100%

Top 5 STars

Hulk Hogan, The Berzerker, Tammy Sytch, Scott Haul/Scott Hall, Stan Hansen

Sponsors

Radio Shack, Caesars Palace, Viacom Inc.

A few other workers

Cactus Jack (Over 90), Brian Pillman, King Kong Bundy (Non-Wrestler), Harley Race (non-wrestler), Mitsuhara Misawa, Dean Malenko, Chris Beniot, Vader, Stunning Steve Austin...

On Air Personalities

Dusty Rhodes, Tony Shavione, Johnny Valient, Tony Chimel

Currently at war with:

WCW, GCG

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Golden Canvas Grappling :

Owner: Dr. Kent Schwimmer (New Owner)

PI: 59%

Performance: XOOOO

Risk: 20%

Production Values: 95%

Top 5 STars

Sid Vicious, Jacques 'Mountie' Rougeau, Mike 'Hawk' Hegstrand, Randy Savage, Bret Hart

Sponsors

Budweiser, Lugz Bootz, THQ, Dunkin Donuts

A few other workers

Agent Steve Blackman, Giant Gonzales, Kurt Angle, Buh Buh Ray Dudley, JT Smith, Rey Misterio Jr, Sonny Oono, Samu, Fatu & Afa, Perry Saturn

GCG Television Schedule

Golden Greats - UPN -Graveyard Wed.

Golden Wrestling -ESPN Classics- Early Evening Thurs

GCG Sunday Bash - USA - Graveyard SUN

On-Air Personalities

Gorilla Monsoon, Jim Ross, Howard Finkel & Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan

----------------------------National Promotions----

Empire Combat Academy:

Owner: Bill Watts

PI: 91%

Performance: OOOOO

Risk: 20%

Production Values: 80%

Top 5 Stars

Bam Bam Bigelow (over 90), The Dark Patriot Doug Gilbert (over 90), Violent J, Tony Halme, Professor Marty Janetty

Sponsors

Mirosoft, Sony, Sports Illustrated, Universal

A few other workers

Reverand D-Von, Billy Gunn, Johnny Grunge, Chavo Guerror Jr, Danny Davis, Justin Hawk, Vampiro, One Man Gang, JC Ice, George 'The Animal' Steele (non-wrestler), Bryan Adams

ECA Television Schedule

ECA Combat Zone - TNT - Graveyard Monday

On Air Personalities

Todd Pettengill, Don Callis, Dave Meltzer

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Other National Promotions

21st Century Wrestling:

Owner: Michael Bloomberg

PI: 92%

Performance: OOOO

Risk: 85%

Production Values: 80%

Top 5 STars

Pretty Paul Roma (over 99), 'The Rock' Don Muraco (over 88, non-wrestler), Jeff Jarrett, Officer Brian Knobbs, New Jack

Sponsors

Acclaim and Playboy

A few other workers

Honky Tonk Man, Stevie Richards, Hillbilly Jim, Terry Funk, Captain Lou Albano, Billy Kidman* (just signed), Alex Porteau, The Giant Paul Wight, Tiger Jeet Singh Jr., Nova, Jimmy Hart, Jerry Saggs, Fit Finlay...

On Air Personalities

Scott Hudson & Gene Okerland

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CULT PROMOTIONS

5 Star Supreme Wrestling*New Promotion:

Owner: Rod Misery

PI: 57%

Performance: OOX???

Risk: 70%

Production Values: 60%

Top 5 STars

Dutch Mantell (Manager), Haku, Doomsday (Kane), Skinner, Big Sal

Sponsors

Slim Jim

A few other workers

Rick Titan, Skinner, Shark Boy, Ron Harris, Oscar, Mabel, Norman Smily, Nightstalker (Adam Bomb), Kurgan, Juventud Guerrera, Christian Cage, Bertha Faye, Axel Rotten

On Air Personalities

Mike Tenay, Michael PS Hayes, Lance Russell

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Vampire Zone Fighting:

Owner: Rocky Johnson

PI: 15%

Performance: OOOOO

Risk: 70%

Production Values: 60%

Top 5 STars

Don Harris, Action Jackson, Black Bart, Brad Armstrong, Psicosis

Sponsors

The Torch, M&M, Wal-Mart, Gatorade

A few other workers

Chris Chetti, Bob Holly, Timothy Well, Steve Dunn, Roadkill, Maxx Payne, Joe E. Legend, Crash, Tori, Tony Mamluke

On Air Personalities

Bob Claude, Mark Madden, Mark Lloyd

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REGIONALS

United States Wrestling Association:

Owner: Jerry Jarrett

PI: 98%

Performance: OOOOO

Risk: 60%

Production Values: 55%

Top 5 STars

Rod Price, Nikita Koloff, Tommy Rich, 911, Dirty Dick Slaytor

Sponsors

Marvel Comics, Sega, Wendy's, 1-800 Marvel

A few other workers

Rico Constantino, Satoshi Kojima, Brickhouse Brown, The Hardy Boys, The Headhunters, Doug Williams, Jerry Flynn, The Sierras, Mike Sharpe

On Air Personalities

Michael St. Johns, Kris Kloss

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On The Streets...Internet Exerpts

www.wrestling-heat.com:

"...Carl Oulette & Francine, a couple?...'

www.EWRevenge.com:

" Number One!! World Championship Wrestling are riding high at the moment..."

" WCW's Stunning Steve Austin, best wrestler today?..."

Grapplefanatics.net:

" Top draw in WWF...Steve Corino..." - Dan Dalay

"ECA's most talent worker, Tazmaniac. Currently #4 Promotion in North America..."

"Best Upcoming worker, Jeff Hardy.." - Scott Keith

"Wrestler who least deservers their popularity: The Berzerker (WCW)'..."

"Masato Tanaka: King Of The Indepedants'..."

The Ryland Report;

" Great GWF Wrestlers, Tazmaniac, Juventud Guerrero, Chris Kanyon, Helen Wolfenstein..."

"Owen Hart, still locker room leader"

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INCIDENT REPORT

Brian Christopher Blasts The WWF

Perspectives:

Vince McMahon, Gerland Brisco, Mike Rotunda

It was, 11am, on Monday Afternoon...the wrestlers had just got in for the big RAW show, in Atlanta, Georgia. Just after hearing that Jerry Lawler, had not shown up for his Autograph signing, over the weekend, Mike Rotunda delivered the news to Mcmahon that Brian Christopher blasted the WWF, a bit, with some off colour comments. He played the tape from this morning's phone interview that Christopher had, on Don Imus' syndicated show, Imus In The Morning......

Imus

" We are joined here, on the Imus In The Morning Program, [*QUACK QUACK*] by WWF Wrestler, Brian Christopher...Hello Brian...Brian?"

Christopher

" Good morning, Don Imus! I think ya got one thing wrong! I'm the best, wrestler in the world today!! Haha!"

Imus

" Ok. Anyway, you got this big even in a couple of weeks...Arsenal X Squared?"

Christopher

" That's right! Arsenal x2 is going to be the greatest PPV ever, because that's when, I Brian Christopher take on that ingrate, Lee!"

Imus

" Lee?"

Christopher

" That's right! Lee! He used to be The Undertaker, until he lost the big one! So then he came crawling back to my manager, Bruce Pritchard, and lost another big one!"

Bernard

" HE'S A LOOSER!"

Christopher

" That's right! Who was that?"

Imus

" That's...errrr...Bernard. Just ignore him."

Christopher

" I like Bernard. He knows what he's talking about! This, Lee...he was the last person, to be thrown out of the Royal Rumble last month! He could've won it all! But once again, he failed! So, in a couple of weeks, I'm gonna show him, how to win, in a street fight!"

Imus

" I did a little watching of the wrestling--Now, you used to be managed by..uh...the owner of the WWF, right? The Money Man?"

Christopher

" Huh? Ohhhhh yea...Ted Dibiase, yes. He's actually not the owner, he's the President. "

Imus

" Really? Now what's the difference between the owner, , and the President? It sounds like the same to me..doesn't it, Charles?"

Charles McCord

" That's right I-Man. President-Owner, Owner-President..."

Imus

" Yea, so I'm not just an idiot."

Christopher (Laughing)

" No, it's ok. The President is Ted Dibiase. The owner is Vince McMahon. He's the one that makes the dumb decisions."

Imus

" Am I the only one confused?"

Bernard

" One's an owner, the other's the President? Two different things? What's so hard to understand?"

Imus

" SHUTTUP, BERNARD, YA JERK."

McCord

" I'm confused as well. What is the difference between the owner of a wrestling league, and the President of the league?"

Christopher

" I'll put it to you like this! President Ted Dibiase is the man that makes all of the in-ring decisions. He decides who gets title shots, who goes against who, and stuff like that. McMahon is the big honcho that makes all the hirings and firings, TV Deals, and all that stuff, for the WWF?"

Bernard

" You mean the scrawny announcer?"

Christopher (Laughing)

" Yea, that's him. And sometimes I feel like ringing his neck!"

Imus

" Now, what? Why would you--"

Christopher

" Well sometimes he makes really stupid decisions...like any boss would do?"

Bernard

" Yea, tell me about it."

Imus

" SHUTTUP, BERNARD."

McCord

" So he's the person that found Hulk Hogan, The Viking guy...um...what's his name?"

Christopher

" That's the Berzerker--but actually, he and Hogan now wrestle for the other wrestling promotion---See those are some of the stupid decisions. We had all of these great stars, and McMahon let alot of them go."

Imus

" Really? Who else did he let go?"

Christopher

" Alot of other names, that everyone knows...like, Bret Hart, Stan Hansen, Paul Roma, Jeff Jarret, The Dark Patriot---"

Imus

" Hey, Bernard, what are we going to do about sports?"

Bernard

" Uh...I dunno, where's Bream?"

Imus

" Uh, we just talked about this, during the break. What kind of Executive Producer are you?"

Bernard

" What kind of old prune are you?"

Imus [*Laughing*]

" SHUTTUP, BERNARD. Hey, Brian, you wanna do the sports update for us?"

Christopher

" Of course I'll do it! There's nothing that I can't do! Whatta I gotta do!?"

Imus

" Well..we're gonna take a break...and we'll go over everything. Arsenal X Squared...in a couple of weeks, Sunday, Feb 27st...you can catch it on Pay Per View Television. The Main Event, is Steve Corino versus...Hi--Ro--Yasho?"

Christopher

" Hiroyoshi Tenzan -- That's our WWF Triple Crown Champion."

Bernard

" Whatsthamatta, boss? Ya can't read?"

Imus[*Laughing*]

" In a minute I'm gonna come behind that glass rip your eyes out, Bernie?"

Bernard

" Yea, I hope you can make it, without your walker."

Imus [*Laughing*]

" Anyway, it's Feb 27th, Arsenal x2, Brian Christopher takes on Lee in a Street Fight. Very popular wrestler, this Lee is?"

Christopher

" Yea, fans always take sides with the loosers!"

Imus

" We'll be right back, with Imus Sports, after this!"

[*]Tape Stops.

McMahon

" Bad decisions? I put him in a programme with Lee...our top face...and I make bad decisions? I place his Father, who--according to our storylines--is retired, in a programme with Johnny. And I make bad decisions? Bad decision?"

Brisco

" I don't understand it either."

Rotunda

" Probably 'cos of Doug (Gilbert) being let go. They were close. They started out in Memphis, together."

McMahon

" Well, I'm not gonna make any more bad decision. You can be sure of that....."

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WWF PHAT TV

WWF Physically Huge And Tough Television

The Year Of "The Dragon"...

Channel: SKY

Venue: The LiveCline Auditorium, Cleveland - Ohio

Announcing Team: Vince McMahon & The Doctor Of Style Slick

Attendance: 7,998

In-Ring Announcer: Joe Pedicino

Referee Team: Bill Alfonso, Mike Chioda, Shane McMahon, Earl Hebner, Charles Robinson, Jim Mollineaux, John Finnegan

By

Dave Schmeltzer

- Will The Real Memphis Knight, please stand up -

Right before the start of the show, they showed the Joey Styles-Carl Oulette confrontation on RAW, where Styles escaped the attack of Oulette, thanks to Corino. Styles stood to a hot crowd for the second night of shows in Ohio. Styles said something about there being alot of heroes in the WWF, then introduced, The Memphis Knight. As always, he came out to Jerry Lawler's music. The Knight came out wearing, this time, a Cleveland Browns Jersey, to suck up to the fans. Styles asked the Memphis Knight, why he's keeping his identity a secret. The Knight yelled;

"Because I'm a secret kinda guy, YEAAAA!!", then looked to the crowd. The Knight, who's voice soundednothing like Lawler's, continued....

Knight" But ya know, Styles, I gotta question for ya! How'd ya feel when Carl P. Oulette almost decked you in the face with his fist!?"

Styles" Well...I..."

Knight" Hold that thought, buster!"

With that, The Memphis Knight went to the back, and returned, moments later with a singapore cane. Upon getting back in the ring, The Memphis Knight took off his mask, revealing himself to be the Sandman. The crowd booed, as The Sandman now stood face to face with Styles threatening him with the stick. As Styles hovered in the corner, about to pay for his Horsemen IV opposition, The REAL Memphis Knight, emerged from out of the stands, as he did on RAW, and delt the punches to The Sandman. He nailed Sandman with a few right hands, followed by a couple of uppercuts. Knight, then picked the Sandman up, and nailed him with, a spinning piledriver. Mike "IRS" Rotunda, Jack Lanza, Antonio Inoki, and some WWF referees hit the ring to go after Knight, but Knight quickly escaped back into the crowd, to a nice "Memphis Knight!" chant. They went to their first adverts, with the officials standing in the ring, watching Knight escape through the fans. 79%

The Memphis Knight's turn was completed, and he is now a face. The Memphis Knight gained overness from this turn.

-ADVERTS-

- Sting denies Brian Christopher's complaints -

Groupee d. Sexteen Summers

They had another one of those woman's 'exhibition matches. There's been alot of talk about the Women's division now, as many purists are hoping for a Rusha-Bull Nakano confrontation at Wrestlemania. I wonder where they'll go with this. Personally, I'm thinking Dustine Rhoades and one of the other faces, like Pauline Patriot, or Lady SPEED will be in the finals. Ending of this match came with the, shake, rattle, & roll by Groupee on Summers, at 7:04. Sting did commentary with Vince during this match, and said that, despite Christopher's comments on RAW, he had nothing to do with Lee's dissapearance, and actions following Shangril-a.

Overall: 49

Crowd: 53

Match: 42

- Don Frye's Trainee, Jim Powers -

Don Frye w/ Jim Powers & Clyde Vasseaur d. D'lo Brown w/ Lady Jaqueline

Vasseaur, Frye's agent, was accompanied by Jim Powers. Powers, who's been working on and off with ECA, along with the independents, hasn't been in the WWF since the early '90s. After breaking up the Itallion Stallions team with he and Roma, Roma went on to become a tag team with Hercules, then of course, had his career take off from 95-96 during his WWF I-C title push. Powers, on the other hand, got let go, and hovered around the independants. Now, at 34, it looks like the WWF's are giving Powers a second chance. Frye won with an ankle lock on Brown at 7:44.

Overall: 64

Crowd: 54

Match: 75

-ADVERTS-

- The Presidential Council vs. Curt Hennig -

Coming out of the break, Lanny Poffo's music (as stated before, Mr. Perfect's old music) came down the isle, accompanied with, his new buddy, Phil Lafon, senior official Bill Alfonso, Tag Team Champions The Crimson Twins, & Rusha. Alfonso whistled, while jumping back and forth around the Crimson..er..family, I guess. Poffo began talking about, how when older wrestlers get old and stale, they never want to leave. Of course, he was refereing to Jerry Lawler. Poffo said that while he had no proof that it was Lawler underneath the mask, he had every reason to believe that it was, indeed, the suspended, Jerry Lawler. He then moved on, and spoke about what a great move Phillip Lafon made, by siding with Poffo, over Furnas & Ellering. That's when, Mr. Perfect's music hit again...this time, it was Curt Hennig. He stood in the isleway, with a mic in hand.

Hennig" Lanny, Lanny, Poffo! The Genius!? [*'Genius Sux' chants begin*] To think that you are the Presidential Assistant is just scary! [*Crowd cheers*] But last week on RAW, when I came out to help the Memphis Knight, I knew that you would finally understand what I was trying to prove. And that is, that no one cares what you, or any one of your other stooges in that ring, thinks about 'The Memphis Knight! [*Crowd cheers*] And, tonight on PHAT TV, you're gonna find out, what makes your new buddy, Phil LaFon, a nobody...and me, ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!" [*Crowd pops*]

Poffo had a tantrum in place, as he led LaFon back to the back. Remaining in the ring were The Crimsons along with Bill Alfonso. It was time for Rusha's debut. And just like that, everyone forgot about Hennig, again. 73%

Mr. Perfect lost overness from this segment.

Rusha d. Jillian Jeepers

This, was another woman's match that the crowd looked to be just as much into, as they are for some of the men's matches. Rusha, a female bodybuilder, looked really good, here. She works a bit stiffly, like Nakano, but also has muscle mass that Nakano lacks. Rusha really layed it into the Jolly Jillian with countless forearms in the corner, one of which caused Jeepers to clutch her nose for the rest of the match. Finals of the match came when Rusha nailed Double J with her running forearm ala the Narcissist Lex Luger, at 8:16. That's her finisher, called The Crimson Crash. The Crimson Twins celebrated by jumping up in excitement on the outside, before jumping into the ring and celebrating with their (adopted) sister. McMahon teased Rusha ever facing Dustine Rhoades, the rowdy Cactus Girl, or Bull Nakano.

Overall: 53

Crowd: 52

Match: 55

Jillian Jeepers lost overness from this match. Rusha gained overness from this match.

-ADVERTS-

"Mr. Everything" Andrew Martin d. Terry Taylor

Martin was sporting an "I beat Sting" shirt, which I found, rather funny. Finals of the match came at 10:11 when Taylor missed his top rope knee drop. Everything nailed him with the Everything Slam, right after, for the victory. Francine and Martin make a great pairing.

Overall: 72

Crowd: 78

Match: 61

-ADVERTS-

- Kamala Strikes Again -

Damien Demento d. Flexx Kavanna

During this match, they hyped up the debut of Q, this upcoming week on RAW.. They emphasized that no one knew anything about him, at all. I like how the WWF's going back to regularly bringing in new guys. After loosing most of their stars to WCW, they need to have a strong talent pool, in case something like that happens again. Kamala ran down the isle and tripped up Kavanna, at 5:56. Demento, then, applied the Inner Voices Claw for the victory. Kamala, after the match stomped out Kavanna, until referees broke him off. McMahon commented on Kamala's interest in Kavanna.

Overall: 62

Crowd: 63

Match: 63

Damien Demento is losing overness because of his weak gimmick.

Sabu w/ Paulie Dangerously & Barry Horowitz d. Brutus Beefcake & The Sandman w/ Percy Pringle

Interesting pairing here. Sabu, ever since his classic Shangril-a match with Shangrila, is another one, who's become insanely popular. The 'Sabu' chants started right away, and continued, ever when Horowitz was in there. Finals of the match came after Sabu nailed the Sandman with the Arabian Moonsault, following Horowitz's top rope dropkick, at 8:11. I'm hearing a possible Jun Akiyama-Sabu match, at Wrestlemania. Perhaps this will cause Jun Akiyama to defend that ECW Title, after months of neglect (due to his injury).

Overall: 74

Crowd: 80

Match: 63

-ADVERTS-

- Corino Makes One Last Save, For the Horsemen -

Coming out of the break, Bruti and Sandman were still in the ring, disgruntled from their loss. Sweet Bruti took the mic, and starting talking about Ric Flair loosing to Carl P. Oulette. Beefcake then began talking about putting the 'finishing touches to Ric Flair, just like he did to Jerry Lawler, last year. They look to be hinting another retirement match of some sort. Of course, with this whole Memphis Knight thing, this got a big responce from the crowd. Seconds later, Flair, came out, with Owen Hart. Owen's lost alot of heat over the last few months -- Even though he's been defending the Intercontinental Title in excellent matches, not much attention has been placed on him. Anyway, Flair began blabbering about what 'a great wrestler' Lawler was, and what an embarrassment it was (for Lawler) to loose to someone like Bruti. However, as he was talking, and image on the Titan Tron came up. It was a picture of Sting coming in from his car. Crowd popped hard. Here, Flair, looking up at the Titan Tron screamed; "Wooooo! And it looks like the Stingeerrrrrrrr is here! Woooo!"

The crowd popped, but seconds later, coming from out of nowhwere, was Lance Storm, cracking Sting over the head with a chiar, coming down from another car. It's clear that this was all Inoki booking, as this was almost a carbon copy of the Hashimoto-Ogawa car park confrontation of last year. Storm, then began yelling, "C'mon 'Stinger'! C'mon! Where's your sting now!?" hovering over Sting, with the chair.. It should be noted that, yes, Storm's face was painted in red Sting paint.

This prompted, Flair & Sting to scamper to the back, throughout the backstage area screaming "Where's the back exit!? Where's the exit!?" to everyone, trying to get to Sting. The WWF had an excellent split screen here, showing, on the right, Storm yelling at Sting, and on the left -- Flair & Owen searching frantically to the back exit. However, Steve Corino emerged in the car park, chasing Storm away, getting a HUGE pop from the fans. Those in attendance rank this up there with the save that Corino made, that made him a superstar in one night -- when he saved Hulk Hogan from Ted Dibiase, backstage, in 1996. Finally, when Flair & Owen caught up to Sting, there was a moment of silence, as Corino stared at, according to what he said, his former stablemates. The fans began to chant "Horsemen" here for quite some time, as Corino stared into the eyes of his mentor. McMahon pushed the idea, that Corino may have felt, guilty for announcing his departure for the Horsemen. But, after a few moments, Flair extended his hand to Corino, and said "Thanks, Kid. Now it's you're turn for greatness" A really long applause here from the crowd, as each of the Horsemen shook hands, then hugged, Steve Corino. Sting, who was recovering slowly, said "Thank You", before holding up with Horsemen sign with Corino, for one last time....80%

Lance Storm gained overness from this segment. Steve Corino lost overness from this segment. Steve Corino's turn was completed, and he is now a face. Steve Corino gained overness from this turn.

-ADVERTS-

- Lanny Poffo's Perfect Poem -

Coming out of the break, Lanny Poffo stood in the ring, scroll in hand, with Phillip Lafon, already getting a handful of booes for his decision-making. Poffo, greeted the fans with a '98 poem.

Poffo"

Ladies and germs, when I say, LANNY POFFO PRESENTS....

You sit and listen, for it's the only time that you'll have sense! [*Crowd booes*]

LANNY POFFO PRESENTS...[*crowd booes*]

I said...LANNY POFFO PRESENTS...[*Crowd booes louder*]

Lanny Poffo presents an athlethe among all men....

He dumped his partner, who went down the den...

But this man is going to far and beyond....

HE'S THE TRUE CANADIAN HORSEMAN -- PHILLIP LAFON!!!!"

The crowd booed, as Lafon held both hands up to the crowd. 66%

Phil Lafon w/ Lanny Poffo d. Curt Hennig

Did Lafon and Furnas save Vince McMahon from some type of accident or something? This week on RAW, Lafon got more airtime than some Main Eventers and Uppercarders usually do. And tonight, McMahon was putting Lafon over HUGE. I think, it's just more of Inoki influencing the WWF, once again, as McMahon and Russo wouldn't think of pushing anyone without a gimmick. Lafon, who was given a chance to prove himself, did not dissapoint. At 4:33, he quickly locked Perfect in the S.T.F., but Hennig quickly latched onto the ropes. It was that point, that the crowd actually believed that Lafon had a chance at beating the former I-C & World Champion. At 8:56 there was a long dragon-sleeper spot by Lafon, but Hennig eventually got out of it with a few overhead kicks to the head. This stunned Lafon, enough for Hennig to follow up with a tackle, into a boston crab spot. Lafon pulled himself over to the ropes, after selling the crab for a few minutes.

At 13:01, following an advert break, both men looked to be heavily fatigued. Lafon got some nice heat, just by raising his hand, and having Poffo verbally support him, from the outside. Perfect, seeing this as an opportunity, nailed Lafon from behind with a running bulldog for a near fall. After a few moments, he followed that with a figured four, but was countered by a kick, sending him crashing chest-first into the turnbuckle. Lafon caught him bouncing back off the turnbukle, with a fallaway german suplex, getting a nice reaction from the crowd. He then followed with a 3-count-german suplex, for another very near fall. Poffo was getting hyped up here, banging on the apron from the outside, for the referee to count faster. Lafon, nailed Perfect with another German Suplex -- this time dropping him on his neck, causing Perfect to end up face first down on the mat. Here, Lafon went behind Hennig, as if he were Ted Dibiase going for the Million Dollar Dream, and quickly latched on the S.T.F. -- this time, in the centre of the ring. Perfect held on, and had the crowd chanting his nickname, "Perfect! Perfect! Perfect!", for quite some time. Finally, after, literally, 3 minutes & 17 seconds of being in the hold, Hennig submitted.

At this point, Pedicino was about to announce LaFon as the winner, but Poffo shoved him, grabbed the mic, and ran into the ring to make the announcement on his own. Poffo's the only man in wrestling (besides Jannetty in ECA) who runs around in a read graduation suit. He's up there with Lawler and The Berzerker, of wrestlers who get away with wearing just rediculous clothing;

Poffo

" Ladies and Germs! LANNY POFFO PRESENTS.....

Your winner; THE REAL CANADIAN HORSEMAN - PHILLIP LAFON!!!!"

Overall: 77

Crowd: 74

Match: 80

Phil LaFon gained overness from this match.

Commentary Aftermath

McMahon" Phillip Lafon, victorious over Mr. Perfect! What an upset!"

Slick" Upset? Upset! Noooo waaayyy bruthaahh!!! Now, Lafon is under the guidance, of a trewwwww geeeennnnniiiiiuussss, HEH! HEH! HEH!"

McMahon" Well, that could just be the case -- next week, it's Monday Night RAW, from Montreal Canada! This'll be the first WWF Event in Canada since Shangril-a! And what better place is there, to kick off the WWF Womans Tournament, and the Tag Team C1 CLASH!!"

Slick" Mah money is on...BULL NAKANO!"

McMahon" Well, everyone has their opinion. Also, Owen Hart defends the WWF I-C Championship Title against, Mr. Everything!, and Sting goes one-on-one with Lance Storm!!"

Slick" Well, Sting's on a loosing streak! He lost to Mr. Everything, last week on RAW!"

McMahon" It's the Road To Wrestlemania '98!!!! Oh Yeaaahhh!!!"

Card Quality: 68%

RAW PREVIEW!!

[*]I-C Title: Mr. Everything vs. Owen Hart!

[*]Sting vs. Lance Storme!

[*]The WWF Women's & WWF C1 CLASH Tournaments BEGIN!

Plus!

[*]The Debut Of Q

[ChuBalso]

WWF PHAT TV

WWF Physically Huge And Tough Television

The Year Of "The Dragon"...

WWF Women's Tournament Brackets

WWF Tag Team C1 CLASH

March 12rd, 1998 (Dates are corrected)

Channel: SKY

Venue: The Live -N- Lurn Centre, Detriot - MI

Announcing Team: Vince McMahon & Paulie Dangerously

Attendance: 12039

In-Ring Announcer: Joe Pedicino

Referee Team: Bill Alfonso, Mike Chioda, Shane McMahon, Earl Hebner, Charles Robinson, Jim Mollineaux, John Finnegan

By

Dave Schmeltzer

Bull Nakano w/ Jim Cornette d. Noji Akuto - WWF Women's Tournament

PHAT TV on 3/12 opened up with Paulie Dangerously with his first official colour commentating role with Vince. Dangerously said he was tired of McMahon, from RAW already. Akuto was a skinny Japanese woman -- so she was annihilated by Nakano. Cornette was waiving the Japanese Flag, with Inoki at ringside. Looks like they're getting Inoki back in the PRIDE mix. Nakano drilled Akuto with the overhead power bomb at 5:32 of an opener. After the match, going into WWF house show adverts, they cut to the back where, WWF Matchmaker/writer Katey Jane Myers said to Gerry Brisco, on camera -- "Ya think we gotta do a gender check on her...Gerry?" [*They both laugh*]

Katey Jayne's last on screen appearance was in 1993 when she was bought off by Ted Dibiase. I see they're rewarding some of the staffers' loyalty.

Overall: 47

Crowd: 43

Match: 52

Noji Akuto lost overness from this match. Bull Nakano gained overness from this match.

- The Soul Zone w/ The Canadian Horseman -

They returned with Slick's segment, The Soul Zone. Slick got the biggest pop of the night. It's ashame that the WWF doesn't use these face managers who are over (Paulie Dangerously, Slick) to bring up some new faces. Paul Ellering can only do so much, with Doug Furnas and the Warriors Of Doom, eh?. He introduced, "The Canadian Horseman...Owen Hart". Slick asked him a few questions about Corino leaving...Hart wished him the best of luck, and thanked him for his recent save. Alot of "We want Bret" chants, here. Owen's lost alot of heat since Shangril-a. Probably due to his absorption into the Horsemen, which usually happens. It's been known as the 'Lex Luger' syndrome. Slick, then moved onto Wrestlemania, and asked who Owen thought would be viable opponents. Well, I don't think that Slick actually said 'Viable'. Coming out of Slick's mouth, it sounded more like "Valuable"". Anyway, at this point, Mr. Perfect's Music Hit..., and of course, out came Lanny Poffo & Phil LaFon....

LaFon" When you called out 'The Canadian Horseman', I thought for sure you were talking about me! Not this poor excuse for an Intercontinental Champion!"

[*Crowd booes*]

Hart" Phillip! I don't know what's gotten into you over the last month or so, but--"

LaFon" What's gotten into me? It bothers me that people like you get all of this attention...get all of the shots...just because of their last name. [*Crowd Ohhhhhhhs*]"

Hart" I'm where I am today, because of what I am. And that's one of the best wrestlers in the world, today!"

[*The 'We want Bret' chants are faintly heard*]

LaFon[*Face to face with Owen*]" You heard them...the wrong Hart, showed up."

At that stunning remark, just as Owen was about to deck LaFon for his insult, Lanny Poffo, who snuck around Owen, smashed his scroll over the neck of Owen, blasting him down. Both Poffo & LaFon began kicking at Hart as Slick cried for help. LaFon, then, locked Owen into the S.T.F., right there on the Soul Zone set. They both fled when The Memphis Knight, Poffo's opponent later on tonight, came out to make the save. 78%

Slick lost overness from this segment.

-ADVERTS-

Curt Hennig & Ray Rougeau d. The Heavenly Bodies (Dr. Tom Pritchard & Jimmy Del Ray) WWF Tag Team C1 CLASH

Everyone moved kinda slow in this one, and worked a typical WWF '80s style match, with no one enjoyed. The announcers used this match as a backdrop to talk about what just happend on The Soul Zone. Hennig won with the Perfect-Plex on Del Ray, at 11:11 of the match.

Overall: 66

Crowd: 62

Match: 70

Jimmy Del Ray is losing overness because of his weak gimmick.

-ADVERTS-

- Kaizhen The Muay Thai Master -

Coming out of the break, there was a little old Thai man, wearing a robe in the ring. He was bald, with a staff in hand, just standing there. McMahon and Slick pretended not to know who he was...so McMahon calmy took off his head set and approached the man in the ring. McMahon asked him who he was -- he replied, "Kaizhen...mentor of Masanabanwenchaznoria."

After McMahon acknowledged her as a new women's wrestler, Kaizhen, then began talking about the martial art, 'Muay Thai', which is a form of kickboxing. At this point, senior official, Bill Alfonso's whistle was heard, and out came he, with Tomax Crimson & official Mike Rotunda -- Tomax, like Rotunda, sporting a complete suit. The last time The Crimsons had the suit and tie combination was during their debut. Tomax had an envelope in his hand.

Tomax

" Handed straight into senior official Bill Alfonso's hand, straight from the hand of Presidential Assistant Lanny Poffo's hand, straight into my hand, after being sealed from--well, you get the point...[*Crowd booes, and starts 'Tomax Sux' chant*] And now, straight into the hands, of former WWF Tag Team Champion, former WWF Intercontinental Champion -- Michael Roeeee-TUNNN--DAAA!!!"

Rotunda strapped his suspenders at the 'Iwrin' chants, opened the envelope and grinned as he spoke to Kaizhen;

Rotunda" Kaizhen...we, here at the WWF, want your wrestler, Masa--enben--um--Masanaaboochooz..um..er...CHAZNORIA--, to be able to fully display her Muay Thai skills to this, rather uneducated crowd. [*Crowd booes*] I mean, c'mon. You people are going to be exposed to an ancient martial art. EMBRACE IT! Anything to improve your intelligent level can't hurt! [*Crowd booes*] So now...allow me to introduce to you, a carefully selected opponent, for you.....[*Opens Envelope*]...73%

MISSSSSS ELIZABETH!!!!"

Tomax gained overness from this segment. Kaizhen gained overness from this segment.

At that point, Rotunda pointed to the Titan-Tron--Xamot was waiting outside of Elizabeth's locker room door with a big grin on his scarred up face. Sometimes I wonder, how Xamot actually did get that grotesque scar, on his left cheek. Xamot opened the door and starting evilishly laughing as Liz screamed, as if she was being attacked. Paulie had a funny line here saying, "She's been frightened to death, by Xamot's face! Someone help!! SHE'S MADE EYE CONTACT!"

Suddenly from behind, Interim President Jack Tunney, coming out of no-where grabbed Xamot's from behind, pulling him back by his hair. Here, Tomax darted out of the ring, and to the back to help out his brother. They used the split screen, again, for the home viewers which worked out great. Elizabeth continued to scream, while Tunney and Xamot scuffled, until Tomax grabbed, and threw Tunney against the wall. Rotunda, who was watching this all, in the ring, began screaming at the Titan Tron;

Rotunda" Now, Tunney you sit tight, and you don't move a muscle! Elizabeth, just like any other woman, here in the WWF, has an obligation to compete in that ring, if needed! This isn't 1988, anymore, Liz...it's '98! Clapping and smiling just won't cut it anymore! So get down here, right now! You've got a WWF Woman's Tournament match! Against, Chaznoria!"

[*In lockeroom*]

Tomax" You heard the man."

Xamot" You've got 5 minutes to prepare."

Tomax" Good luck."

Tomax & Xamot" YOU'LL NEED IT! "

[*They both laugh*]

This whole segment was fine for the Crismons, but really hurt Liz & Tunney. It's interesting how Tunney, as interim President, is still rather insignificant. I guess that's his gimmick. 58%

Miss Elizabeth lost overness from this segment. Jack Tunney lost overness from this segment.

-ADVERTS-

Masanabanwenchaznoria (Chaznoria) d. Miss Elizabeth

Elizabeth came out in a jump suit, and looked like she was going for a run on the treadmill. Chaznoria, another very skinny woman -- in shape -- in her mid 30's wore regular white woman's wrestling tights -- she, however, wrestled barefoot, cover her feet only with tap. She also had tape rapped around her fists, as well. She wrestled a very unothordox style, pushing this Martial Art of Muay Thai. Definately an Inoki idea, here. Elizabeth looked to be completely out of her league. McMahon commented that Elizabeth isn't really a wrestler. While this was a horrible segment for Elizabeth, it does draw a line between the women wrestlers of the past, and the current wrestlers, who have a greater amount of wrestling skill. Chaznoria kept striking Liz with chest kicks and chops, but Liz sold them horribly -- many times even falling before the strikes. Finals of the match came when Chaznoria came off the second rope with the Masanaban Tommahawk Chop on Liz for the win, at 6:52. Chaznoria got a nice reaction with Kaizhen. They had some good shots of fans, concerned for Elizabeth's saftey, following her loss.

Overall: 42

Crowd: 51

Match: 23

Masanabanwenchaznoria gained overness from this match. Miss Elizabeth basically no-sold everything, which ruined the match. Miss Elizabeth is losing overness because of her weak gimmick.

-ADVERTS-

- Good Ol' Terry Saves the Blue-Chipper -

Flex Kavanna d. Tatsumi Fujinami w/ Jim Cornette

McMahon pushed Kavanna hard, once again, citing him as being a third generation athlete. He talked about Rocky Johnson, and actually gave a mention to the VZF, Johnson's Canadian promotion. Everyone knows it's ECA, GCG, and WCW that McMahon's out to destroy. Very good match here showing that Kavanna can wrestle a good, somewhat long, wrestling match. Terry Taylor joined the broadcast booth, for a little while, getting Kavanna over even more -- by praising his family line. At 8:33, Kamala came wandering out, once again during a Kavanna match. When McMahon acknowledged this, Taylor said something like, "Not this time,", then darted into the isleway, fighting off Kamala. While this was going on, Kavanna nailed Fujinami with the Kavanna Krush for the victory.

Overall: 78

Crowd: 68

Match: 89

Flex Kavanna gained overness from this match.

- Katy Jayne pays for her remarks -

As Kavanna, Taylor, and Kamala worked their way to the back, Fujinami, Cornette, & Inoki, were joined by the rest of PRIDE. Cornette took the microphone, crying foul, as always;

Cornette" Now, earlier on, when this show started, Bull Nakano destroyed Noji Akuto, advancing in the Woman's Tournament! Then...a certain WWF official made this comment...let's take a look!"

Titan Tron

WWF Matchmaker/writer Katey Jane Myers said to Gerry Brisco -- "Think we gotta do a gender check on her...Gerry?" [*They both laugh*]

[ChuBalso]

Arsenal II Relfections:

"I had a feeling that Jerry Lawler would be the one to take on Tenzan at Arsenal...

Anyway, I despise the Crimson Twins, but I guess that is the point of their heel characters. The debut of Rusha was all well and good, but if she is not to speak, why was she "jawing with ringside fans?"

I was surprised at Scott Taylor's pairing with Wolfie D, I expected JC Ice, but the match was well written.

I was hoping that Ace would win the IC title and get him more over, but the way the match worked out was great. Again, I had a feeling that Lawler would be involved at this event.

I was hoping for a Tunney heel turn with the Presidental Announcement, but it didn't happen. It'll be intresting to see where this goes.

Although the Oulette-Flair match was well written, I couldn't get into it. I don't know why, but I didn't like the Flair injury bit. As I said, it was very well written, but I just couldn't get into it.

Like has been said, I thought the Lee deal was probably the weak spot of the show. I was hoping for something to keep his heat, but it wasn't there.

I really liked the Memphis Knight-Tenzan angle, and I especially liked how you had HLK show up and all hell broke loose. As well as you have the Waltman-Tenzan storyline pushed, I hope Waltman's push doesn't go to far past WM. I just don't see him as a main eventer.

All in all, it was a good card. I personally was disappointed with the Flair-Ouelette and Lee-Christopher angles, but the rest of the card made up for it. It will be intresting to see how things go leading up to WM." -- LTT

"I told you all that I thought we were going to see a Mr. America/Midnight Rider type of gimmick for Lawler.

As for the PPV itself, it was pretty damn good all things considered.

I hated to see The Crimson Twins doing their thing and winning, but Rated R really DIDN'T have much of a chance of beating them. However with the loss of Dibiase as President of the WWF this could definately lead to them losing a large part of their advantage.

Having Rusha win was interesting, if not entirely unexpected. Kind of hard to pick a winner of a match when you don't even know she's going to be in it, yanno? I expect GREAT things from her and Dustine Rhoades.

Lee vs Christopher was, in my opinion, the only TRULY WEAK spot on the card. With Lee heading out of the WWF in a week's time, roughly, this could have been and should have been the place to put Christoher over and set up some sort of reason for Lee being gone for what COULD be upwards of six months. I mean, remember Agent Steve Blackman's LENGTHY rehab visit. What was it, two plus YEARS? I was disappointed at this as it simply was an overall wasted segment, in my opinion, that COULD have acheived so much more than it did.

I LOVED how Flair lost the match to Oulette, as it made NEITHER of the men look weak or stronger than the other per se, but did in fact PERFECTLY add to the story. Great match.

The same can be said for Owen and Ace's IC Match. I never really expected to see Ace win here, and Owen REALLY needs to move all of his focua and attention to The Horsemen IV, so this match which served MAINLY in my eyes as a set up for The Memphis Knight and Ace program was well done.

Speaking of The Memphis Knight, I was impressed that he was the man that wound up taking on Tenzan, as I was afraid that you were going to give away Tenzan and HLK a bit TOO early here. It was a nice, if overly booked clusterfuck of a match, that served a ton of purposes. Those being to, mainly, set up Tenzan and HLK further and to add to Ace and The Memphis Knight. Nice save here.

Overall, I was impressed with this PPV and what it set up, as in reality that's the MAIN purpose of this one so obviously" --- TGC

[ChuBalso]

Perspectives: Agents Mike Rotunda, Pat Patterson, & Gerry Brisco, and Bruce Pritchard.

JJ Dillon's Office, hours before leaving for the PHAT TV TV Taping...

Mike Rotunda was pissed. He just got another complaint from the boys about Don Frye's attidude, backstage, at shows. With his recent start of a tag team push with the returning Jim Powers, Frye's been very cocky to others, including Simon Diamond whom he's done a program with, into Shangril-a.

Dillon

" First Christopher on that Imus show. Then, Corino with this 'family emergency' bullshit. Lee doesn't know when to stop partying. And now, Frye?"

Brisco

" You give these guys some extra time, out there, and they throw it right back in your face."

Rotunda

" There's more. Remember that spot we set up on Letterman, for Jim Powers, to push Wrestlemania '98?"

Dillon

" What now?"

Rotunda

" Well, Powers took 'comedy' a little too far. He attacked half of the roster!"

Dillon

" Why the fuck did he do that!?"

Rotunda

" He says it was because [Jack] Lanza told him to 'perform for the crowd' - 'BE FUNNY'. Here, take a look."

With that, Rotunda popped in the video spot of Powers on Letterman, yesterday before he flew in for RAW.

The Late Show

w/ Dave Letterman (Jim Powers segment)

Aired March 10th, 1998

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Letterman" And our next guest will be live, April 28th, from the Houston Astrodome for the WWF's Wrestlemania '98 -- please welcome, pro wrestler Jim Powers"

[*Audience applauses, as Powers approaches the stage*]

Powers" Great to be here, Dave."

Letterman" Now you have a very interesting story -- we were talking about this backstage; So right now, you work for the World Wrestling Federation--er competing in, right?"

Powers" That's correct!"

Letterman" But you were fired, before."

Powers" Yup. I guess I weren't good enough, back then."

Letterman" See, almost the same thing happened to me and Paul. Isn't that right, Paul?"

Schaeffer" I believe it is!"

Letterman" You see, we did this same show, for about 10 years over on NBC -- back then, the show was much better." [*Audience laughs*]

Powers [*Laughing*]" Right."

Letterman" And then we got fired. But, we never got called back. " [*Some laughter*]

Powers" That's too bad, man." [*Some laughter*]

Letterman" Well, actually Paul got fired, and I said, 'No no no no! If Paul goes, I go!" [*Laughter and applause*]

Schaeffer" And I thank you!"

Letterman" So, what did you do during this time off?"

Powers" Well, yea -- first, I worked for the WWF, didn't really get anywhere then. This was the early '90's. I competed in some indie promotions for a little while, then I got a call, from UFC. I did that for a little while, and met up with the agent, who's Don Frye's agent now. And he got Frye a deal with the WWF, from UFC. So, he talked those in charge of the WWF, to give me a second chance, now that I have a little outside competing experience."

Letterman" Ooooh, ooooh, and that UFC, it's Ultimate Fighters?--fighting?..."

Powers" Ultimate Fighting Competition -- and it's very, very tough."

Letterman" Yes, that's right, they bend and stab, and bite and teeth, and break, and grrrrr...grrrrrr....snap! snap!-- [*Crowd laughs*]"

Powers" And bleed! There's alotta blood."

Letterman [*Laughing*]" I bet there is...So..uh..uh...how has the WWF changed since before?"

Powers" Ohhh, it's changed alot man. Better wrestlers, better athletes, better product. We've got a great group of guys [*long pause*] -- but everyone's foreign now!"

Letterman [*Laughing*]" What? Really?"

Powers" Yea, our WWF Triple Crown Champion doesn't even speak English!"

Letterman [*Laughing*]" So how does he communicate with others? 'Etch-A-Sketch?'" [*Audience Laughs*]

Powers [*Laughing*] " I dunno, I dunno. All he does is scream and yell in the ring. [*Standing up, making sumo type face*] HiiiiiiiiiYAAAAAAAAAA!!!! [*Audiences laugh*] Waaaaaahhhhhhhhh, chop! Chop! Chop! Yaaaaahh!" [*Audience laughs*]

Letterman" Feeling better?" [*Audience Laughs*]

Powers" Yea, I'm fine. [*Laughs*]"

Letterman" Now, lets get back to this 'everyone's foreign' thing. [*Laughing*] What does--"

Powers" Well, not everyone. But most of the top wrestlers, are. Carl P. Oulette, Owen Hart, Mr. Everything, Phil LaFon, and more -- ALL CANADIAN. These are the top guys in the WWF, right now. [*some crowd applause*] We even got another young canadian guy, Chris Jericho in our development territory, recouping from an injury. He's Lance Storme's partner. [*Someone in the crowd yells, 'Sting!' And of course, Tenzan -- that's our World Champion. He's somoan, or Japanese or something. Plus he's got like, a bunch of his friends to watch his back. Most of them are Japanese! [*Laughing*] Amazing wrestler, though. Then we've got the Arabians, like Sabu, and Iron Shiek, [*audience starts to laugh*], then we've got these Bristish guys, our Tag Team Champions, The Crimson Twins....[*audience laughs*] "

Letterman" Do you need a passport to compete in the WWF?" [*Crowd laughs*]

Powers" Sometimes, I think so, Dave. Sometimes I think so."

Letterman [*Picks up Telephone*]" Ok, now before we go, we've got some people, here -- who would like to ask you some questions, if you don't mind?"

Powers" Oh, sure! Go right ahead!"

Letterman" Ok, this is Stephanie Brickett, one of my assistants. She likes to be called, 'Monte'. [*picks up phone*] Hi, Monte."

Stephanie" Hi, Dave."

Letterman" Stephanie works upstairs, here in the beautiful Ed Sullivan theatre -- how are things in the office, Monte?"

Stephanie" Could be better." [*Audience laughs*]

Letterman" [*To Paul*] 'It could be better', did you hear that? Now, Monte--or do you prefer, 'Bunny', or 'Monte'?"[*Crowd laughs*]

Stephanie" NO! Monte's fine...."

Letterman" Ok, well, I'm here with World Wrestling Federation Superstars, Jim Powers. He'll be competing at the biggest wrestling event of the year; Wrestlemania '98 -- August--no April 28th, 1998. Now, I understand you have a question for Mr. Powers."

Powers" Don't forgot, that you can see Wrestlemania, only on Pay Per View, cos tickets are sold out."

Letterman" Wow! Already! Very impressive. Now, Steph -- your question for WWF Superstar Jim Powers."

Stephanie" Well, Jim, first off on behalf of the Late Show, I would like to thank you for appearing on the show."[*some laughter*]

Letterman" Yea, yea, ok. C'mon, Monte. We got to that part, already."

Stephanie" Sorry. Now, since you've been rehired by the WWF did you see or touch any monkeys?" [*Crowd laughs*]

Letterman" Thank you, Monte. Goodbye."

Powers [*Over laughter*] " Yea, actually! The same guys that fired me, years ago!"

Letterman" Ok, now we're going to go to Rupert G, outside at the Rupert G Deli, right out here on 53rd Street -- Hi Rupert."

Rupert" Hi, Dave."

Letterman" How are things going over there? Moving slowly? Or, slowly moving?" [*Laughter*]

Rupert" Uh...."

Letterman" Nevermind, Rupert. No one's watching, anyway. [*some laughter*] Just ask your question to WWF Wrestler Jimmy Powers."

Rupert" Since your return to the WWF, has there been any hanky panky going on?" [*Laughter*]

Letterman" Thank you, Rupert."

Powers" Hahaha! Yea, actually. All the time, don't make me get into it. Alot has changed--"

*Tape stopped*

[ChuBalso]

Perspectives: Barry Horowitz

Friday, March 20th, 1998: 13:35

Setting: WWF Offices - New York Location

It was one of those moments when you're glad to be apart of something -- but from the outside. Barry Horowitz, Ray Traylor, aka Big Bossman, Steve Lombardi, some of the WWF veterans were eavesdropping outside of an office, where Vince McMahon was rumoured to be giving a lashing to head writers JJ Dillon, and Vince Russo.

McMahon

"....We're loosing in the ratings war to WCW each and every week, and you're telling me that 'everything's ok?'"

Dillon

" We've got better wrestlers, Vince. Tenzan, Akiyama, Hart--"

At this point, Vince violently knocked down all of the papers off of a nearby table.

Russo

" What the--"

McMahon

" We may have better wrestlers, we're still seen as #2! "

Dillon

" Give us time, boss. I think things are going great. We've built up the womens division, to some form of interest. Our tag team division is as better than ever. We've got a strong main event for Wrestlemania"

Russo

" Waltman vs. Tenzan is going to be huge."

McMahon

" Can you name 5 people that find Shawn Waltman interesting?"

Dillon

" Well, uh--"

McMahon

" I won't deny you this. It's a great match. But, c'mon. Look at least year's wrestlemania Main Event."

Vince cooled off...and now started to gaze into the cieling, slipping into announcer mode, as if he were on camera.

McMahon

" Bret Hart! Dark Patriot! Doug Gilbert! The Triple Threat! Who is the Dark Patriot? Will he wrestle at the same time as Doug Gilbert!? AND...it's for the WWF Title! Ya see that? That's interesting. Let's face it. The Wrestlemania before that..."

Russo

" We get the point."

McMahon didn't like that too much.

Dillon

" What Russo's trying to say, is that we fully understand--"

Russo

" NO! I mean, 'We get the point'. "

McMahon

" Well then act like it, DAMMIT! I don't wanna get these scripts, and see Lanny Poffo wrestling the Memphis Knight in the Main Event, anymore! I want to see the guys that we pay the big bux to, in those spots! Sting! Everytime he's on the show, Antonio (Inoki) and I has to change it make it..you know...SIGNIFIGANT!"

Russo

" So what the hell do you want us to do, Vince? It's not our fault that you let go of alot of the guys that we built up!"

That comment worried Dillon. But McMahon was as calm as ever. Perhaps even too calm, suggesting a hint of sarcasm.

McMahon

" Oh? Is that so? Ok..so Tenzan, Waltman, Hayabusa, Akiyama -- who you named -- Al Snow, Don Frye, Space Croppers, their all nobodies!? They can't be 'built up'? Last time I checked, guys like Al Snow got some of the biggest pops each night!"

Dillon

" Now, wait a minute, Vince -- you're not being fair! C'mon. Look at what we've done already with Phil LaFon, for example. 3 weeks ago, no one cared about him. Now he and Poffo get heavy heat from fans. C'mon. Tenzan. He's been the Champion since November. When Cornette told you about the PRIDE plan, you laughed in his face. Now look at PRIDE. It's one of the most successful angles/groups in the history of the company! The Memphis Knight. Another angle, that became quite successful out of no where! And---"

McMahon

" Well. Thank you for doing your job."

There was a short awkward silence. McMahon had a point. That is their job.

McMahon

" Tommorow's our big MSG RAW show. I want to see a script that required some thought. I want to see the push to Wrestlemania really begin. I want to see -- "

At that point, Barry Horowitz sneeze was heard from right outside the door. All three men looked suspeciously to the door. Of course, if you're Horowitz -- you have to enter the room; or he would be suspected of eavsdropping. So, Horowitz knocked on the door, as if he "planned" on coming in.

Dillon

" Uh.."

Russo

" Yes?"

McMahon seemed to be the only person happy to see Horowitz. Horowitz has been a long-term loyal employee of the company -- and achieved popular status with the fans over the last three years.

McMahon

""

Dillon

" Barry! How are ya! What's up."

Horowitz had to improvise.

Horowitz

" Well...I just wanted to talk about...uh...RAW...this week. Have you been noticing?"

Blank pause.

Russo

" Noticing, what, Barry?"

Horowitz

" The pops I've been getting....uh..Hey, remember that time when I saved Sting in that cage match. I blew the roof off!"

At that point, Mcmahon's assistant, ran into the room.

Sophie

" Hi...Mr. McMahon? Mary Lou Meyers is here."

Russo

" Katey Jane's (Writer) sister?"

McMahon

" Yes."

Dillon

" Isn't she a writer for WCW?"

McMahon (Grinning)

" Not anymore."

Dillon

"..."

Russo

"..."

McMahon

" Tell her, I'll be right there, Sophie. [*To Russo & Dillon*] I think we need some fresh blood on the writing team. She'll be assisting with RAW this week. It'll be kinda of a try out, for her."

Dillon

" Oh...[*Composes himself*] Well, send her my regards! It's great to have her apart of the team."

Russo

" I think this stinks. First Katey's sister? Who's next? Your daughter?"

McMahon

" Watch it. You're already on thin ice, pal."

Russo

" For what!?"

McMahon

" For your attitude!"

Dillon

" Russo, please. Let's start thinking about RAW, MSG."

McMahon

" I gotta go guys. Later Barry. Oh...and hey...remember what I said. Let's start using our money players. This is a ratings war, and I'm tired of being the turtle!"

*Vince Leaves*

After Vince left, Russo, Dillon, and Horowitz looked at each other with concerned looks on their faces. Russo, more annoyed than concerned.

Horowitz

" Uh..Well -- I have an idea?"

Russo

" Oh this'll be good."

Dillon

" Now, stop it Russo. This is what's getting you into trouble, in the first place. Go ahead, Barry. What's your idea?"

[ChuBalso]

Perspectives: James E. Cornette

Saturday, March 21rd], 1998: 13:35

Setting: The Global Wrestling Federation (WWF Developement Territory)

It wasn't a big deal to many. But the Texas-based WWF Developement Territory, Global Wrestling Federation (Acquired in the 1994 GWF purchase) this was a big deal. It was Chris Jericho's final match in the GWF before being called back up to the World Wrestling Federation. Jericho debuted with Lance Storm, in late '94 -- but fell to injuring, forcing Storm into a career of singles competition. After recouperating he was sent down to the GWF to get back into shape, after months of pain. Jericho's final match, was against, Antonio Inoki.

Cornette

" Listen to these fans. They're going insane."

Cornette was sitting at the announcers table, with Louie (Dangerously), watching the Inoki-Jericho match. They weren't really announcing, they were just sitting in, for the voiceovers that they would be doing, later.

Louie

" These fans hate Inoki. "

Suddenly, Bruce Pritchard ran up to Cornette, with his cell phone in hand.

Pritchard

" I've got great news, Jimmy. Vince bought 'The Return'. "

Cornette

" How do you know?"

Pritchard noticed Louie blankly listening to the two of them talk. He excused himself and Cornette -- then proceeded to the Office. Pritchard got right back on the cell phone.

Pritchard

" Hey, Barry? How's NYC...Yea...Yea...--Hey listen, Barry. Imma connect ya to the speaker phone, here. I'm in here with Jimmy, and I want him to hear the great news."

Horowitz [*On Speaker Phone*]

" They bought the return."

Cornette shot up from his chair.

Cornette

" What!? We said see if you can get it in there as a message, sometime along the New York trip --How'd you do it?"

Horowitz

" Well, it was perfect timing. Ray, Steve and I were going to hang out with Mike (Rotunda)...and we heard Vince screaming! He was screaming at Dillon & Russo."

Cornette

" What!? Why?"

Horowitz

" The ratings. Vince hired Katey's sister to help write RAW this week!"

Pritchard

" Wait?! Katey's sister?!"

Cornette and Pritchard were shocked.

Cornette

" What happened? WCW's check are starting to bounce?"

Horowitz (Laughs)

" I dunno...but remember Katey always said that they didn't want to offer a contract to her sister, Mary Sue...just because of the fact that Katey works for us."

Cornette

" Wow. Mary Sue's amazing. She made Hogan-Berzerker II, in WCW work. Brian Pillman & Stunning Steve Austin are just the best at what they do, thanks to her. She's probably the one that made Dustin Rhodes a star. Well, her and Dusty, anyway. But...this is great."

Pritchard

" Hey, Barry. [*Barry: Yo!*] So, all three of them bought 'The Return' "

Barry

" Well...err..not really. I didn't meet her. I just heard about. Vince left us to go meet her. When he left, Russo and Dillon were pissed. So, I almost had to do it to break the awkardness, of the silence. Anyway, Dillon loved it. Russo was iffy on it."

Cornette

" Russo's an idiot."

Barry

" Yea, he's in more hot water then anything. He and McMahon really went at it a few times."

Cornette

" Well, Dillon knows a winner when he sees it. I've worked with that man for a long time. And if he likes it Katey will like it. And if Katey likes it..."

Pritchard

"...Mary Sue will like it."

Cornette

" Thank you, Tomax."

Pritchard [*Laughing*]

" You're welcome, Xamot!"

At this point, GWF Wrestler, Chris Kanyon, who's going to be doing the new Q gimmick in the WWF, in a couple of days -- ran into the office.

Kaynon

" Oh! There you are! Jericho's almost got Inoki ready for the liontamer spot."

Cornette jumped up.

Cornette

" Ok, Barry! Gotta go do a run-in! Thank you for the great news! Vince want's ratings. We'll give'em wrestling. The one's who know wrestling. Dillon, Rotunda, Pritchard, Inoki, McMahon -- and Katey & Mary Meyers may not be products of the sport, but they add that special taste to any angle...like that guy...the ECA guy..."

Pritchard

" Guewirtz? Kevin Guewirtz or something like that. Yea, he's good...."

They took forever to wrap up their conversation. Finally, Cornette was pulled out by Fuji-San, one of the GWF Referees, giving him a 1 minute countdown to his runin.

[ChuBalso]

The Year Of "The Dragon"...

WWF Women's Tournament Brackets

WWF Tag Team C1 CLASH

March 19rd, 1998

Monday Night Raw-

Channel: USA Network - Prime Time

Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York

Attendance: 10,014

Announcing Team: Eric Bischoff & Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan

In-Ring Announcer: Joe Pedicino

Referee Team: Bill Alfonso, Mike Chioda, Dave Hebner, Shane McMahon, Jimmy Korderas, Joey Marella, John Finnegan, Jim Mollineaux

By

Dave Schmeltzer

RAW OPENING

[*]The Tag C1 CLASH Continues! (Damien Demento & Crush vs. The Space Croppers)

[*]The WWF Women's Title Continues! (Dustine Rhoades vs. Krusher Keua)

[*]A Special Interview with Shawn Waltman!

RAW on 3/19 continued the push to Wrestlemania, hyping up the TV Special Tuesday Night Titans, coming up in a couple of weeks. This RAW, however, represented somewhat of a different direction, now with the addition of Mary Sue Meyers to the WWF writing team. Mary Sue, is of course, the sister of WWF writer Katey Jayne Meyers, and had been working with WCW for the last couple of years. Many credit her with the success of The Hollywood Blonds, (Stunning Steve, Brian Pillman, Paul Orndorff), The Berzerker-Hogan II, and for making Shawn Michaels fresh, upon his WCW arrival. At 9:02PM, after the opening credits, RAW already, got off to an interesting start.

- Barry Horowitz Lets Loose -

After the opening credits, Bischoff and Heenan looked more excited than usual -- this being an MSG show, and all. Just as Bischoff announced that Q, or Christopher Q. Kaynon, as he's being called, was in the first match, against HMH (Hunter McMahon Helmsely), Barry Horowitz came down the isle, no music as usual. Fans were a bit suprised to see Barry come out. Barry came out, asked for a mic, stalled at the 'Barry' chants -- then spoke;

Horowitz

" Ya know..I've been in the WWF for a while, and...you know...I haven't always been the best role model....

{*Heenan: 'How many wrestlers with a win-loss record of 13-1300, are usually role models, anyway?*} But, I still did something! I started off low, but things started to go right for me...when I joined up with...Bruce Pritchard. [*Crowd booes*] I know...I know...but I held the WWF Tag Team Titles on multiple occassions when he was my manager..[*Crowd booes*]..But that's not why I'm out here. Ya know..I was watching Dave Letterman the other day...and I saw this:"

Titan TronDave Letterman - aired March 10th 1998 -

Powers" Well, yea -- first, I worked for the WWF, didn't really get anywhere then. This was the early '90's. I competed in some indie promotions for a little while, then I got a call, from UFC. I did that for a little while, and met up with the agent, who's Don Frye's agent now. And he got Frye a deal with the WWF, from UFC. So, he talked those in charge of the WWF, to give me a second chance, now that I have a little outside competing experience."

Letterman" Ooooh, ooooh, and that UFC, it's Ultimate Fighters?--fighting?..."

Powers" Ultimate Fighting Competition -- and it's very, very tough."

Letterman" Yes, that's right, they bend and stab, and bite and teeth, and break, and grrrrr...grrrrrr....snap! snap!-- [*Crowd laughs*]"

Powers" And bleed! There's alotta blood."

Letterman [*Laughing*]" I bet there is...So..uh..uh...how has the WWF changed since before?"

Powers" Ohhh, it's changed alot man. Better wrestlers, better athletes, better product. We've got a great group of guys [*long pause*] -- but everyone's foreign now!"

Letterman [*Laughing*]" What? Really?"

Powers" Yea, our WWF Triple Crown Champion doesn't even speak English!"

Letterman [*Laughing*]" So how does he communicate with others? 'Etch-A-Sketch?'" [*Audience Laughs*]

Powers [*Laughing*] " I dunno, I dunno. All he does is scream and yell in the ring. [*Standing up, making sumo type face*] HiiiiiiiiiYAAAAAAAAAA!!!! [*Audiences laugh*] Waaaaaahhhhhhhhh, chop! Chop! Chop! Yaaaaahh!" [*Audience laughs*]

Letterman" Feeling better?" [*Audience Laughs*]

[ChuBalso]

TUESDAYNIGHTTITANS

Venue: The Yulcanicite Caam Centre, Massapaqua, Mississippi

Attendance: 14,612

Live On USA; 800pm - 10:30pm

Hosts: Joey Styles & Jesse 'The Body' Ventura

--by

Dave Schmeltzer

Tuesday Night Titans, on March 22nd, was the first live weekday televised event, since 92's Tuesday In Texas (Tuesday In Texas was a Pay Per View event). Joey Styles & Jesse The Body Ventura opened up the show, after a video montage of the current recapping current feuds. While they hyped the show, Jim Powers & Xamot made their way to the ring for the opening match.

- Senior Official Bill Alfonso Shows His Authority -

20:00 (8PM)

1. [70]Xamot defeated Jim Powers[50] w/ Paul Ellering[75] in 8:55.

Referee: Bill Alfonso

The Crimson Challenge

Xamot, especially with that scar on his face, has quite the superstar look. But besides his incredible size, the 23 year old has minimal charisma, and doesn't do very much in the ring. He does make use of great ring psycology, which makes up for where his workrate lacks. The match was stalled a bit, as senior official Bill Alfonso ordered referee Shane McMahon out of the ring, and announced that he was to be the official for this match. Styles noted Alfonso's clear allegiance with The Crimsons. Xamot, who came out in his blue/red uniform wrestling suit, with silver boots, started off with a simple rake to the eyes. He then went right to blatantly strangling Powers; while that was going on, Bill Alfonso ignored the choke by yelling at Ellering, who was minding his business, on the outside. Ventura made a referance to Tomax not being out here, due to him taking a shower -- which seems to always be the case, when they're not together. When the action got back in the ring, they did a few spots, where Powers got Xamot in several legitimate submission holds, but Alfonso kept making the 5 count, and forcing Powers to release the holds. Xamot excaped to the outside and grabbed his WWF Tag Team Title, to assault Powers with. He went onto the apron -- Ellering tried to pull the belt out of Xamot's hand, but got clobbered in the face with the belt, by "The scarred face monster", as Styles called him. He went to hit Powers, but got dropkicked twice, dropping the belt out of his hands. Alfonso picked up the belt, and simply hit Powers in the back of the head with it, knocking him out cold. Xamot, then got up, picked up the belt, and began beating Powers, wrecklessly, with the belt. Xamot, then pointed to his scar, and frowned into the camera -- pretty much posing -- while kicking Powers onto his back, and pinning him, with just one foot. 'Xamot Sux' chants started up a bit, after he was announced as the winner. Styles whined one for a while about how he'd "...like to wring Bill Alfonso's neck..."

Overall: 59

Crowd: 61

Match: 56

-ADVERTS-

20:14

2. Sabu[95] & Al Snow[82] defeated Mr. Everything Andrew Martin[85] w/ Francine[45] & Simond Diamond[70] in 14:36

Referee: Tim White

Tag Team C1 CLASH

Crowd popped huge for Sabu & Al Snow -- moreso Sabu, than Snow. Mr. Everything continues to get strong heat from fans, but Simon Diamond, this week, just cracked the top ten in most merchandise sold, right behind Curt Hennig's Still Perfect clothing. (The [former] Four Horsemen take up the top 4 spots in Merchandise sold. The Memphis Knight is right behind them, at #5).Diamond was wearing the new "Simon Didn't Say!" T-shirt under his cape. The fact that Martin & Diamond both wear capes make them a good pairing for this tournament. Really strong tag match here, in the round 1 that had footprints of Inoki booking, all over it. At 7:33, Sabu nailed Diamond, with a moonsault that came out of no where. That resulted in a near fall, that had the crowd buzzing for the rest of the match. The crowd was really getting on the referee, because he wouldn't let Sabu use a chair in his offense. Snow, tagged in, and had a few near falls on Diamond, until Francine's distraction to Snow, allowed Diamond to tag out to Mr. Everything. Everyting attacked Snow from behind, and kept shouting, "I am everything, and you are nothing!", while on the attack. Crowd started to get on Martin, while he was posing. Ventura, began endorsing Martin big time,

"Look at that Body, Styles! You know, that Martin reminds me of a young, tough, Jesse 'The Body' Ventura! But don't get no' ideas, Styles! I still got the guns, and I'll knock you silly!"

Styles ignored him, and nearly had an annerism, after a near fall on Snow, by Martin. As the 'Let It Snow' chants started, Snow finall made a hot tag to Sabu at 11:22, into the match. Sabu pummelled Martin, then, the interferring Diamond, sending them both outside the ring. Sabu, as always -- sent the crowd into a frenzy, after nailing both Diamond & Martin with a summersault flip, from the top rope, onto the arena floor. This led to a lengthly, and hefty, 'Sabu' chant, that Ventura attested to never witnessing, before. When they got back in the ring, Sabu tossed a chair in the ring. Martin went for the chair, but Snow attacked him, knocking him away. While White attempted to get the two illegal men out of the ring, no longer paying attention to Sabu and his attempted chair usage; Sabu, to the delight of the fans -- at 14:33, into the match -- used the chair for the Triple Jump Moonsault, onto Diamond, for the cover, and the victory. Sabu & Al Snow, advance into the next round of the Tag Team C1 CLIMAX. As they celebrated, they showed a brief clip of Jun Akiyama & Hayabusa, another team in the tournament, looking on at a team that they could possibly end up facing, soon.

Overall: 79

Crowd: 79

Match: 80

-ADVERTS-

20:36

3. Kamala[67] defeated Flex Kavanna[63] in 9:52

Referee: Shane McMahon

They showed all of the attacks on Kavanna, by Kamala, over the last several weeks. The crowd was actually into this match. Kamala's been around forever, and Kavanna's been getting more over as the months progress. They did alot of comedy stuff, where Kavanna acted freaked out at some of Kamala's actions -- like, the screaming, continously slapping his stomach, and running aimlessly around the ring. At 3:22, during one of these spots, Kamala ended the tirade by running straight into an attampted Kavanna Krush/Rock Bottom -- but he elbowed Kavanna, breaking the hold, and getting the upperhand in the match. Kamala went with few falling elbows, and legdrops, yeilding a few two counts. Kavanna started a comeback at 6:44, but had it abrutply stopped when Kamala caught him with a throat thrust, whilst coming off of the ropes. Kamala followed up with a couple of suplexes on Kavanna, followed by a bodyslam. After a near fall, Kavanna, had another wind of energy, at 8:54, eventually knocking Kamala onto his back. Kavanna, then went to the tope rope, but was so excited by the cheers of the fans, that he waisted time, by playing to them, big time. Kamala quickly charged the turnbuckle, causing Kavanna to crotch himself. After yanking Kavanna off of the turnbuckle, Kamala followed up with a the big splash, from the second rope, for the victory. The referee called in for 'backup' in ensuring that Kamala returned to the back, without any further attack on Kavanna.

Overall: 65

Crowd: 70

Match: 55

-ADVERTS-

- Once Again, The Crimson Switch -

20:53

4. Tomax[68] w/ Bill Alfonso [83] defeated Don Frye[71] w/ Clyde Vasseur[49] in 8:54

Referee: Jim Mollineaux

Crimson Challenge #2

Well, it looks like the WWF made both Frye & Powers put over the Crimson, due to Powers' off colour comments about Hiroyoshi Tenzan on the Dave Letterman Show. This match, was alot better than the first match. They used the ol' Crimson switch spots a few times, where Alfonso distracted the ref, allowing for Xamot to switch places with Tomax. Styles sold the idea that the referee couldn't tell the two twins apart. This basic two on one went on for a quite some itme...Frye had a few nice amateur wresting spots with Tomax -- Both times, Frye got the better of the contest, but that's when they did the Crimson Switch spot. Finals of the match came at 7:33, when Tomax was a victim of the ankle lock. Alfonso got on the apron, once again -- but instead of allowing him to distract the referee, for the switch -- Frye released the hold, and clobbered Alfonso off of the apron. While Frye & the ref were preoccupied with Alfonso, Xamot ran in the ring, threw the impaired Tomax out, and played the part of his brother. As Frye began to re-focus his attention back to, who he thought was an immobile Tomax, Xamot suprised him with the small cradle rollup for the quick victory. Styles kept yelling, here;

"That's not Tomax! That's not Tomax! That's XAAAMOOOTTT!!!

Ventura had a witty line, mocking Styles for his recent actions putting himself in harms way;

"Why don't you go in the ring, and tell the referee that, yourself, Styles? I've seen you do it before!"

Overall: 67

Crowd: 65

Match: 69

-ADVERTS-

- James E. Cornette pushes the Japanese Assassin as the Next I-C Champion -

21:14

5. Owen Hart[84] defeated Phil LaFon[70] w/ Lanny Poffo[74], retaining the WWF Intercontinental Championship, in 13:54

Referee: Joey Marella

WWF Intercontinental Championship Match

James E. Cornette came out during this match, joining Styles and Ventura, after they showed the clip from RAW, when Poffo beat Cornette to challenging Owen Hart on behalf of Barton. Remember when Cornette used to do RAW with Styles, during his injury time from mid '96-mid 97? It was right before the reformation of PRIDE. This time, Cornette came to the broadcast booth, with Hayabusa. During the strong match, Cornette refered to Hayabuasa as not only, The Japanese Assassin, but also, as 'The Hart Killer', citing Bret Hart's departure as a referance. LaFon and Hart had a very well worked match, which saw LaFon work on Owen's back, setting up his move, the STF -- and Owen work on LaFon's legs, setting up the sharpshooter. At 8:13, the two had a counter, reverse, and coutner spot, each successfully teasing German-suplex spots. Finally, LaFon caught Owen with a behind the back Low-blow kick, and followed through with his own German suplex, scoring a near fall, on Owen. Styles let out one of his 'Oh my gawd's', when he saw the impact that that Owen went down with.

Finals of the match came, at 13:22, when LaFon went for a double underhook suplex. Owen broke out of the hold, and scooped LaFon's feet from underneath him. He quickly applied the Sharpshooter. LaFon teased making it to the ropes for quite some time, before finally submitting to Hart. Poffo was livid, on the outside.

For some odd reason, Ray Rougeau came out, after the match, and lent a hand to Poffo, in helping LaFon to the back. Styles, mentioned that while it is rather uncanny to see Rougeau with Poffo -- he has always been long term friends, with LaFon.

Overall: 80

Crowd: 82

Match: 76

-ADVERTS-

- Flair 'Owes one' To Sting -

21:33

6. Ric Flair[93] defeated Brutus Beefcake[94] w/ Percy Pringle III [83], in 10:22 with $100,000 on the line

Referee: Earl Hebner

Ladder to Riches Match

They waited until after the entrances, to lower the bag of money in the ring. When Hebner was on the ladder, adjusting the belt, Ventura had a funny line, suggesting what could happen if Hebner were to fall off of the ladder;

"Hey Styles! If Hebner falls off of that ladder, I think he'd better grab onto the money as he's going down. He's gotta pay for them hospital bills!"

The match started off really slow, with both men playing to the crowd quite often. At 2:30, the two had a strut-off, where both men did their patented struts around the ring. As expected, everyone went nuts for Flair, and nearly booed Beefcake out of the building. It's really nice to see Beefcake generate so much emotion out of the fans. Too bad Beefcake celebrated his 41st birthday loosing out on $100,000. The ladder came into play, for the first time, at 7:33, with Pringle passing the ladder in the ring to Beefcake. The two didn't get too physical with the ladder, as the emphasis of the match was placed on simply getting the money, than the usage of the ladder as a weapon. At 10:01, Beefcake gave the sign for the sleeper, which got the crowd 'woo'ing', insanley. Flair, however reversed the Irish Whip, and caught Beefcake, with a sleepr of his own. After the sleeper, Flair went to climb the ladder, and grabbed the bag of money, winning the match.

After the match, as Flair was celebrating on the ladder, Pringle came in the ring, and shoved the ladder -- sending Flair tumbling down onto the ropes. Pringle woke up Beefcake who, quickly applied his Sleeper onto Flair, putting him out cold. Pringle then waived toward the curtain, calling out The Sandman, cigar in mouth who came out with Beefcake's bag with the giant shears. Beefcake began to cut the hair of Flair, but, luckilly, Sting hit the ring, saving his long-time friend, and wrestling partner. After the save, Flair hurridly left the ring, waiving off Sting, saying, "I'm going alone, now! I don't need your help!" Sting, began yelling, "You owe me one, Flair!", as Flair continued on into the back. Sting went after Flair, be-fuddled, as they went into an advert break. Ventura, was on Flair's side, and re-interated that Flair announced that he was no longer leading the Horsemen a few weeks ago, on WWF programming. So, in turn, Sting should not have come out during Flair's 'business'.

Overall: 79

Crowd: 92

Match: 51

-ADVERTS-

- The Eye Of The Tiger, Steve Corino -

21:33

6. Steve Corino[99] defeated The Sandman[77] w/ Woman[70], in 12:16

Referee: John Finnegan

Coming out of the break, The Sandman, was still in the ring, smoking a cigar, standing beside Woman. I'm hearing that they've changed to having Sandman smoking a cigar from a ciggarrette, because they didn't want to support ciggarrette smoking. Ok. Now, what about the beer? Anyway, when "Eye Of The Tiger" played, the crowd went absolutley ballistic, for Corino. This shows that Corino's better off, on his own, than in the Four Horsemen. Corino was joined with Jack Victory, who got a polite applause. Very physical match, here. Sandman got the upperhand a few times, but Corino kept finding ways to regain the advantage, continously fustrating the Sandman. They had a spot where Sandman actually picked up one whole side of the railing, and threw it into the ring, at Corino. Seeing security rush over to that portion of the crowd, to ensure that no fans jumped into the ring, was quite a sight. Sandman went to charge Corino with the railing, but the referee blocked the way, yelling for Sandman to put the railing down. Woman, on the outside, was screaming for Finnegan to get out of the way. Finally, with no concern, Sandman charged at Finnegan. Finnegan jumped out of the way--Corino saw Sandman coming in, and also dodged out of the ring, causing Sandman to go crashing into the turnbuckle, bouncing off of the railing. Corino, then gave Sandman, his swinging neckbreaker, for the cover, and the victory at 12:16. Crowd started a 'Corino' chant, as "Eye Of the Tiger" played on the house system. Styles pushed Corino hard, as "one of the most credible athethes in the World Wrestling Federation". Styles said that Corino's unique and effective style is very similiar to that of, Carl P. Oulette.

Overall: 84

Crowd: 86

Match: 81

-ADVERTS-

- Police Brutality 101 -

21:52

7. Barry Horowitz[91] defeated The Big Bossman[87] retaining the WWF Triple Crown Title, in 8:33

Referee: Fuji-san

WWF Triple Crown Title

After showing how Barry Horowitz won the WWF Triple Crown Title, Styles got over Horowitz by saying that this was "A new Horowitz...a different Horowitz, then that of the past". Horowitz looked a little bit more bulked up, but was quickly at the mercy of The Big Bossman. At 5:45, the Bossman went for his nightstick -- but new WWF referee, Fuji-san grabbed the nightstick, and wouldn't let him use it. Bossman wrestled the nightstick out of the refs hand, knocking him to the mat. He then began to attack Horowitz with the nightstick, mostly in the ribs. Ventura complimented Bossman's 'form' with the nightstick, resulting in Styles calling Ventura, "sickening"....

Final Call; By Joey Styles & Jesse 'The Body' Ventura

Styles"...and now, the Bossman is just relentless with that nightstick! The referee is down!"

Ventura" That new referee had better realise that ya don't get in the face of The Big Bossman!"

[*Big Bossman does the Bossman slam*]

Styles" And there it is! The Bossman Slam! The Bossman Slam on Horowitz! The referee...now...slowly getting to his feet...1...2...and...[*ref calls for the bell*] that's it! THAT'S IT! THE BIG BOSSMAN IS THE NEWWW WWF TRIPLE CROWN CHAMPION!"

Ventura" I don't believe it, Styles! The Law and order of the WWF, is now the Triple Crown Title holder! And..now..the official word, from Joe Pedicino!"

Big Bossman taunted the crowd by twirling his nightstick around, in celebration. Bossman grabbed all three belts, and held them up to an hostile crowd, until Pedicino made the following announcement....

Pedicino:" Your winner...as a result of a disqualification...and STILLLLLLLLLLLLLL, WWF Triple Crown Champion...[*Crowd cheers*]..BARRY HOROWITZ!! "

Ventura" What!"

Styles" Horowitz wins! Horowitz wins! Oh My gawD!"

Ventura" Now, wait a minute, Styles! I wanna know what the Big Bossman was disqualified for!"

Styles" Oh c'mon Jesse! He knocked the referee down with the nightstick! He used the nightstick on Horowitz! You just don't do that, and expect to get away with it!"

The referee snatched the titles away from Bossman, and gave them back to Horowitz, who did quite a bit of celebrating. Bossman argued with the ref all the way to the back.

Ventura" Bossman might as well give up! I don't think the referee even understands what the Bossman is saying!"

Overall: 75

Crowd: 82

Match: 60

-ADVERTS-

- Waltman desserts the Knight -

21:13

8. Hiroyoshi Tenzan[100] & Johnny Ace[88] defeated Shawn Waltman[96] & The Memphis Knight[91] in 16:17

Referee: Dave Hebner

The WWF went with the risk of a Tag Team match for it's Main Event -- but it delivered. They spent forever going over the history between these four men. They showed,

1) Johnny Ace's very first encounter with Jerry Lawler

2) Ace's constant mocking of Lawler, provoking him, leading to his suspension.

3) The debut of The Memphis Knight

4) The Memphis Knight's attack on Johnny Ace & Pride

5) Waltman's numerous saves of the Knight

6) The Memphis Knight causing Tenzan the WWF Triple Crown, to Horowitz

After the montage, they cut to a sign that read, "Now that's how you build a feud", which I thought was quite funny -- most likely feeding the ego of the writers & and of course, Vince McMahon. The Memphis Knight, who wore Lawler's blue ring attire, from the neck down, of course, started out urging either Ace or Tenzan to enter the ring to face him. Ace, let Tenzan start the match, who was angry at Lawler, for causing him the WWF Title. Waltman, was wearing jeans, glasses, and a leather jacket. Styles made a note of this being 'unlike' The Lighting Kid. The two locked up, & The Knight got the upper hand, early in the match. The Knight landed those roundhouses, and threw Tenzan against the ropes, but Tenzan reversed, going for a somoan drop. However, The Knight dropped down to one knee, and caught the crouching Tenzan, with an uppercut, sending him reeling. The crowd really got behind The Knight, here, as he threw Tenzan into each turnbuckle, following up with a clothesline. Knight teased the piledriver, but Tenzan got out of it, and tagged out to Ace. Knight wanted to get his hands on Ace, but Waltman wanted to tag in big time. The Knight, after much deliberance and thought, decided against tagging Waltman -- he wanted to get his hands on Ace. The crowd went crazy for the two going at it. Either that's Lawler, or they have someone that looks and wrestles exactly like him. Ace went over to tag Tenzan. Waltman wanted in, once again, but Tenzan wanted to get his hands, on the Knight once again. So the Knight, once again, after much deliberance and delay, stayed in the ring, giving the fans what they want. Fatigue started to settle into the Knight, during around the 8th minute of the match. At 8:33, Tenzan caught the Knight with the T.T.D., inverted piledriver, for a near fall. Tenzan, then went over to tag, Johnny Ace;

Final Call; By Joey Styles & Jesse 'The Body' Ventura

Styles" There's the tag to Johnny Ace! And now, Memphis Knight is about to make the tag to Shawn Waltman! He needs this! He's been in there forever--"

Ventura" Wait a second! Waltman just jumped down off of the apron!"

[*Waltman begins to backpeddle up the ramp*]

Styles[*Screeching*]" Where is Waltman going!? Where is Waltman going!? This match isn't over!?"

Ventura" Don't you see it, Styles!? Waltman is giving The Memphis Knight exactly what he wanted! He wants to wrestle this match, alone! Waltman spent this whole month, protecting the Knight, out of his kindess!"

Styles" NO! NO! This isn't fair! Now, how the--how is the Memphis Knight going to fair against, the former champion and Johnny Ace, alone!?"

Waltman walked out to a shower of booes, and even had some debris tossed at him, from the fans. Knight battled both men by himself, for a few mintues, into and a bit after an advert break. At 12:33, Johnny Ace nailed Memphis Knight with an Ace Crusher off of the top rope. He, then tagged out to Tenzan, who went to work on the Knight, before nailing him with his patented top rope falling headbutt. Tenzan made Memphis Knight submit to an elevated Boston Crab, after about 45 seconds of unsuccessfully attempting to get to the ropes. At the official word, James Cornette ran into the ring, and raised the hands of both Johnny Ace & Hiro Tenzan. They did the split screen deal, to end TNT. On the left side of the screen they showed Waltman throwing his bags into his car, and leaving the arena, unconcerned with the plight of the Memphis Knight.

Overall: 85

Crowd: 90

Match: 75

Johnny Ace gained overness from this feud ending. Shawn Waltman gained overness from this feud ending. The Memphis Knight gained overness from this feud ending.

Commentary Aftermath

Styles" I don't believe it! Can you believe that ingrate! Waltman, desserting the Memphis Knight!"

Ventura" Styles, I think that the ingrate, here, is Lawler--I mean the Knight!! I mean, you saw the highlights! The Memphis Knight has saved Lawler time and time again, from the hands of PRIDE! And this is how, Lawler--i mean, the Knight-- repays him? By not tagging him in when he asks to be tagged?! Good for that Knight!"

Styles" Well, that's certianly an interesting point of view from Jesse Ventura -- join us next week, it's the first RAW of April!"

Ventura" We're getting closer to the biggest even of the year, Styles -- and on Monday, Interim President Jack Tunney is going to announce the Main Event of Wrestlemania '98!"

Styles" Plus, he's also going to make an annoucement on the future of the WWF Presidency!"

Ventura" It's gonna be big, Styles!"

Styles" Thank you for joining us folks, for this very special television event, Tuesday Night Titans! See you next week!"

Card Quality: 70

[ChuBalso]

The Year Of "The Dragon"...

WWF Women's Tournament Brackets

WWF Tag Team C1 CLASH

April 6rd, 1998

Monday Night Raw-

Channel: USA Network - Prime Time

Venue: CFO Arena, Huntstown, MI

Attendance: 10,015

Announcing Team: Eric Bischoff & Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan

In-Ring Announcer: Joe Pedicino

Referee Team: Bill Alfonso, Mike Chioda, Dave Hebner, Shane McMahon, Jimmy Korderas, Joey Marella, John Finnegan, Jim Mollineaux

By

Dave Schmeltzer

RAW OPENING

[*]TNT Recap

[*]'Nature Boy' Ric Flair vs. Phil LaFon

[*]A Special Interview with Shawn Waltman!

[*]Hayabusa vs. Al Snow -- #1 CONTENDERSHIP INTERCONTINENTAL DIVISION!

[*]Words with...WALTMAN!

- The Ugandan Rampage Continues -

The Big Bossman & Earthquake d. Terry Taylor & Flexx Kavanna - TAG TEAM C1 CLASH

For some reason or another, they've replaced Taylor's original C1 partner, Rick Steiner, with Flexx Kavanna, who's finally starting to click, with fans. That's probably a good idea, as Kavanna practically carried the match, with the aging veterans. Finals of the match came at 8:33, where Bossman, started to get the better of the, younger, smaller, Kavanna. Kamala ran down the isle -- but this time, he didn't attack Kavanna, that he beat on TNT. Instead, he pulled Taylor down from the apron, by the hair, and proceeded to throw him into the outside railing. After nailing Kavanna with the Bossman Slam, Earthquake was tagged in, and did his finisher, the aftershock. Crowd popped for that move, that hasn't been used on TV, in years. Bischoff actually did a good job of putting over Bossman & Earthqake's advantage of size, going into the tournament. Kamala ran off, after Taylor's team's lost.

Going into the break, they showed, Sean Mooney on the way to the ring to interview, Shawn Waltman.

Overall: 60

Crowd: 71

Match: 59

--ADVERTS--

- Waltman: The ECA Contract/The Challenge -

Before returning, they showed Waltman, walking out on The Memphis Knight, at TNT. This instantly started a loud "Waltman Sux" chant. Waltman, sporting dark shades, jeans, and a leather jacket, once again held his hand up in front of Mooney's face, as the fans continued the chant. He then pulled, out of his back pocket, an envelope. A close up revealed the envelopes to have the "GCG" logo on it -- the logo of rival promotion, Golden Canvas Grappling, owned by Dr. Kent Schwimmer. GCG have quickly been rising in popularity, thanks to Bret Hart, jumping ship earlier this year. Waltman opened the envelope, then held up the letter, while calling out the names of GCG wrestlers; Sid Vicious, The Mountie, Cowboy Mike Hegstrand, Randy Savage, & Bret Hart. He followed up the namedropping by saying that he could've been on that list of wrestlers who left the WWF fans 'high and dry' for greener pastures. This got some heavy heat on him, quickly. According to several sources, Waltman was actually offered a contract by GCG, last month -- as his current WWF contract is coming to an end. I thought he took a new offer, but either way -- the idea to use this situation as an angle, most likely came from, new writer, Mary Sue Meyers.

Waltman"...but I stayed here! I stayed here, for the fans! I win the 1998 Royal Rumble! What do I get? Oh, a nice pat on the back. Barry Horowitz wins one match, and he gets a freakin' holiday celebration! [*Crowd booes*] In last year's King Of The Ring, I went to a 30 minute draw, with Owen Hart! Owen Hart, becomes the beloved Canadian Horseman, and I get a, 'Nice Try, Kid'. Well, guess what, I'm not a kid anymore!"

Mooney" Waltman, please -- wait a minute--"

Waltman" No! I'm tired of waiting! All last month, I saved everyone's new hero..The Memphis Knight! I helped protect his identity! And last week, at TNT...how does he repay me? HE DOESN'T EVEN TAG ME INTO THE MATCH! I'm the 1998 Royal Rumble winner, d***it!!"

Mooney" You left him stranded!"

Waltman" That's because I wasn't getting tagged in, Mooney! He didn't need me, anymore! Just like I've had enough of this promotion! [*Crowd booes*] Now--"

At that point, Randy Savage's old music began to play. The crowd popped hard, as they haven't heard that tune in quite some time. Of course, it wasn't Savage -- it was Barry Horowitz. Horowitz went in the ring, and stood head to head with Waltman, whom he could be facing at Wrestlemania.

Horowitz" Oh, I'm sorry...did you think I was the...[*spins around ala Randy Savage*] Ohhhh yeaaaahhhhhhhhh!! 'MACHO MAN!?' [*Crowd laughs*] Or did you think I was...[*Does the Stan Hansen salute, with a comical face, and equally off key yell*] Cowboy Mike Hegstrand!? [*Crowd laughs*] Or did you think I was...[*Walks around like Frankenstein*]..the Giant Gonzales!? [*Crowd laughs, Giant Gonzales is GCG's #3 face, behind, Hart & Savage*]. Hey, listen, if you wanna go to GCG...go! Everyone knows that, right here, The WWF is where it's happening! No one here needs you, either, Kid!! [*Crowd cheers*]"

Waltman" They more than need me, they want me! I don't see The Memphis Knight, getting contract offers on a daily basis! I don't see, Owen Hart, getting contract offers on a daily basis! And I certainly don't see, Barry Horowitz getting contract offers! [*Crowd cheers for Barry*] "

Horowitz" Oh yea? You really think you're that good, huh!? Well lemme tell you something. You think you got something? How about, you and me...we don't have to wait for Wrestlemania. I think we got time, tonight!"[*Crowd cheers*]

Crowd popped for Horowitz's challenge.

Waltman" Ya know what? It looks like I'm gonna have to rethink this contract offer. I'll see you, later tonight. Take care of my belts for me." [*Crowd booes*]

With that, Waltman walked off to the 'Waltman sux' chants again. Finally, when he was in the back, Horowitz's music started up once again, and he played to the crowd, whilst going into a Tag Team C1 CLASH recap segment. Bischoff and Heenan acted shocked that Waltman was still contemplating, going over to, "That other organization". Good segment. Waltman's new attitude is working...but Horowitz's antics stole the segment. 76%

Waltman lost overness from this segment.

Don Frye & Jim Powers d. Crush & Damien Demento

Crush sported a new demolition suit, which the crowd popped big for -- but, Demento wore some rediculous long brown cloak. For a little while, the fans didn't even know who he was. Powers made Demento submit at 8:01, with an armbar. They showed Frye & Powers getting squashed by The Crimson Twins, on TNT. Wow, they're really making them pay for that Letterman bit.

Overall: 54

Crowd: 55

Match: 67

Crush debuted his new gimmick, it got a positive response. The fans were confused by the gimmick change of Damien Demento so soon after his last one. Crush is losing overness because of his weak gimmick. Damien Demento is losing overness because of his weak gimmick.

-ADVERTS-

- "Have a beer" -

Coming out of the break, The voice of the WWF, Joey Styles was in the ring, absorbing the usual 'Oh My Gawd!' chant. Styles hyped up Wrestlemania '98, from the Houston Astrodome, later this month. The full card, lineup, and festivities will be announced, next week, on Monday Night RAW, by interim President Jack Tunney. He introduced, The Sandman, along with Woman, who took a longer than usual time entering the ring, this time. Sandman, smoking those cigars, is hilarious. They're so much more noticable, than cigarettes. Styles started talking about Wrestlemania '98, and if Sandman would be involved with the fesitivies. Sandman said that before he could go on with the interview, he and Styles had to have a beer, first. Styles refused, saying that he doesn't drink on the job, which got some laughs. Sandman insisted, then got belligerant, when Styles wouldn't have a beer. Bischoff was actually good in getting this segment over, on TV -- by sounding concerned, for Styles, with his constant, "We'd better get somebody out here...", cries. Finally, Sandman said to Styles, "Well if ya ain't gonna take a beer -- looks like I gotta pour it for ya!", then proceeded to pour the beer over Styles' head. The fans really dug into Sandman, for this. Sandman & Woman turned around and laughed, as Styles started getting 'angrier', at the beer dripping down his face. Out of no where, Styles shoved Sandman from behind. It wasn't a very strong shove. But it popped the crowd. The crowd, at this point started up with their 'Oh My Gawd' chants as Styles huffed and puffed from handing out his mighty shove of doom. As Styles began to leave the ring, Sandman sprung at Styles, nailing him from behind with a loud sounding cane shot to the back. The officials flew out of the curtain, here. Pat Patterson, and Ole Anderson, specifically got in the face of the Sandman, which got some pops. They did a whole stalling deal, with this, waiting minutes, before bringing out a stretcher. For pete's, he got hit with a stick, not a tractor. Heenan was hilarious, contrasting Bischoff's somber state at what just happened;

Heenan" Hit'em again, Sandman! He has two more eyes than the rest of us!!" 82%

-ADVERTS-

- #1 Contendership For the Intercontinental Title -

Hayabusa d. Al Snow

They were hyping this match alot, as the winner would face Owen Hart, at Wrestlemania '98, in Houston, for the Intercontinental Title. Very strong match here, but it dragged on a bit too long. After one mid-match advert break, it went on for another 12:21, which was a bit much - as they started to blow up. At 22:34, a fatigued Hayabusa climbed the turnbuckle for the 450 splash. The fans, were really getting on him, and he kept acknowledging it. The stalling caused him to miss the stardust flip, leading to a 10 count spot between he and Snow. Snow, was the first to get up, and gave the sign for the Snow Plow, sparking the 'Let it Snow' chants. Snow went for the move, but Hayabusa propelled himself, into catching Snow with a huranicana. Hayabusa quickly jumped on Snow, hooked the leg, tightly, and got the three count. Cornette was more than happy, in the ring, as Hayabusa becomes the #1 Contender for the WWF I-C Championship.

Overall: 73

Crowd: 79

Match: 86

- The Canadian Force Phil LaFon -

Before they cut to break, Mooney was backstage with Phil LaFon & Lanny Poffo, preparing for the match with Ric Flair, coming up after the break....

Mooney" Poffo, coming up after the break, your self proclaimed 'Canadian Horsemen' takes on the Mighty Horseman, the 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair. Now, LaFon was unable to win the WWF I-C title last week on---"

Poffo

" SHUT UP, MOONEY! LaFon would've won if it wasn't for your stench, seaping into our locker room!

Nature Boy Ric Flair, your time is coming near,

You've ended the Horsemen, no longer a force,

To you, LaFon better than a Horseman,

[*shouting*]HE'S A CANADIAN FORCE!

Phil LaFon!"

Poffo stormed off, with LaFon, right behind. Seeing Poffo shout like that was somewhat comical, yet very scary. 76%

-ADVERT-

- Sting's Help Hurts -

Phil LaFon d. Ric Flair

Flair took a german suplex, early on in the match, which suprised me. Spots like these are what's getting LaFon over. At 8:17, Sting came down to lend support to his long time friend, Flair. Heenan kept yelling, "Doesn't Sting understand!? The Horsemen's over! Flair doesn't want him around him, anymore!" When Flair noticed that Sting was at ringside, he stopped and yelled for Sting to leave. LaFon used this distraction, to lock in a full nelson on Flair. After a few moments, when Flair wouldn't submit, LaFon hoisted Flair up and nailed him with a dragon-suplex. Flair laid motionless on his face. LaFon, then followed up with the STF. At 12:54, Flair submitted. Heenan blamed the loss on Sting's refusal to leave Flair alone. After the loss, Sting tried to help up Flair, but Flair shrugged him off, yelling at him for making him loose. Flair, after arguing with Sting, grabbed a mic...

Overall: 68

Crowd: 82

Match: 63

Phil LaFon gained overness from this match.

- Flair doesn't 'need' Sting, anymore -

Flair grabbed the mic and said,

"Look! Buddy! Lemme tellya somethin'. A few weeks ago, when I said, to the whole world!! That I was no longer leading the Horsemen, I meant it! And that meant, that I ain't carryin' anyone excess baggage along, pal! [*Crowd 'Ohhhhs'*] Sting! The Horsemen is over! You no longer need me! And, I no longer need you! I know it caught ya by suprise, but, that's the way I move! I move fast baby! See? [*Spins, struts*] Fast, baby! [*Spins, struts*] Woo! [*Spins*]"

Flair got a mixed responce here, a responce that he was used to getting before he made his big return at Survivor Series '97 - Shangril-a. Some fans loved his crazy antics, and some gave him the heat for it, that he would get as a heel. Flair left Sting in the ring -- Sting picked up the mic, and called Flair, twice. But Flair ignored him, and continued on to the back. 84%

-ADVERTS-

- The Knight Strikes Brian -

Barry Horowitz d. Waltman - WWF Triple Crown

Waltman, with his new attitude in gear, came to the ring with Road Dogg, whom, they've refered, simply as 'Brian', a friend of Waltman. Road Dogg got his braids taken out, which made him seem unfamiliar to many fans...since he's done nothing significant, as Road Dogg Jesse James...or Brian James, if you count his horrible, late '96-mid 97, tag team T.R.A.S.H--The Real American Sanitition Homeboys, with Duke 'The Dumpster Droese. Horowitz began yacking with Brian, on the outside, right away. Waltman did a good job of keeping the match alive, and fast moving, which works out nicely after minutes of watching Horowitz's slow offensive pace. The story of the match, was Waltman's buddy, Brian, and his constant interferance. He tripped up Horowitz a few times, and got in some cheap shots, when the Champion was thrown to the outside. At, 10:09, as expected, The Memphis Knight came running down from the stands. He jumped over the railing and grabbed a chair, from ringside. The crowd popped, as he snuck up behind Brian, who was following the match. Here, Bischoff yelled:

" And the Memphis Knight...is about...to even up the odds...with one shot!"

The chair shot was 'so loud' that, referee Dave Hebner 'ran out' to attend to Brian. The Knight, then got in the ring, and snuck up behind Waltman, who had Horowitz in a kneeling sleeper hold. The fans, kept getting louder and louder, as Waltman became apparent that something was awry. At 12:33, Waltman turned around into a pretty hard chair shot to the head, from The Knight, sending Bischoff on commentary into orgasm. The Knight quickly escaped back up into the stands, as the crowd went bonkers. Horowitz, recovered, saw a knocked out Waltman, and applied the clover-leaf to Waltman. Waltman, didn't even move--selling the chair shot--the ref called for the bell, shortly thereafter at 14:01. Horowitz was incredibly blown up, after the match was over.

Overall: 70

Crowd: 84

Match: 66

The WWF Triple Crown title has lost image.

-ADVERTS-

- PRIDE Go For The Mask -

Coming out of the break, Bischoff said that he was expecting to wrap up the show, but something has just developed in the ring. Inoki had the mic, and was with Hiroyoshi Tenzan & James Cornette, cornering The Knight (and Horowitz) urging for Memphis Knight to remove the mask, and prove he's not, Lawler. As the argument continued, Bischoff kept telling viewers that they were running out of time, and would 'keep the cameras rolling', if they had to go off the air. The truth was, that the Snow-Hayabusa match went a little long, and they didn't make up the time, elsewhere. Horowitz stood by The Knight standing up against Inoki, Tenzan and Cornette. After a few moments, Jun Akiyama, ECW Title in hand, came down the isle, adding more intimidation to Knight & Horowitz. Moments later, Johnny Ace & Mike Barton, joined the fray, drawing a big reaction from the crowd. Finally, Hayabusa joined the PRIDE regime, in the ring. Tenzan, held everyone off, and yelled at Knight to take off his mask. When Knight refused, Tenzan went nuts, screaming in Japanese--apparently by his gestures--about how Knight caused him the belts that Horowitz was wearing. Then, Ace, took the mic,

"Lawler! I said it before, from the very beginning, and I'll say it again! I know it's you, underneath that mask! And tonight! We're gonna find out!"

Cornette was the next to berate the outnumbered Lawler & Horowitz;

Cornette

" Memphis Knight, you've got a man, here, that lost the WWF Triple Crown Title, because of you! You've got another man here, that knows you're that crybaby, Jerry Lawler, underneath that mask! And you've got 3 others who'd love to join in ripping that mask off, for the honour of PRIDE, if you don't comply! So now, I'm telling you...take off your mask! Prove to the whole world that you are not, Jerry Lawler! Prove to the world that you are not violating you're suspension...AGAIN! Prove to the world that you should not be expelled from the World Wrestling Federation, forever! Prove---"86%

Commentary Aftermath

Bischoff[*w/ Cornette yelling in background*]" My! Oh My! Folks! We're outta time! Tune into PHAT TV! We will keep the cameras rolling! Oh My!"

Heenan"HE'S GONNA BE UNMASKED!! IT'S THE LAST OF THE MEMPHIS KNIGHT! IT'S THE LAST OF JERRY LAWLER!"

Card Quality 75%

[ChuBalso]

FYI.

Masanabanwenchaznoria... (I was one letter over the limit for the brackets)

=

[MAH-SAN--AH--BAN--WEN--CHAZ--NOR--EEE---AHHH]

She is our resident Woman master of the thai martial art, muay thai.

[ChuBalso]

WWF PHAT TV

WWF Physically Huge And Tough Television

The Year Of "The Dragon"...

April 9rd, 1998

Channel: SKY

Venue: The Yodle Complex

Announcing Team: Vince McMahon & Paulie Dangerously

Attendance: 12039

In-Ring Announcer: Joe Pedicino

Referee Team: Bill Alfonso, Mike Chioda, Shane McMahon, Earl Hebner, Charles Robinson, Jim Mollineaux, John Finnegan

By

Dave Schmeltzer

PHAT TV on 4/9 opened up with this week's final RAW moments...

- PRIDE Go For The Mask  -

Coming out of the break, Bischoff said that he was expecting to wrap up the show, but something has just developed in the ring. Inoki had the mic, and was with Hiroyoshi Tenzan & James Cornette, cornering The Knight (and Horowitz) urging for Memphis Knight to remove the mask, and prove he's not, Lawler. As the argument continued, Bischoff kept telling viewers that they were running out of time, and would 'keep the cameras rolling', if they had to go off the air. The truth was, that the Snow-Hayabusa match went a little long, and they didn't make up the time, elsewhere. Horowitz stood by The Knight standing up against Inoki, Tenzan and Cornette. After a few moments, Jun Akiyama, ECW Title in hand, came down the isle, adding more intimidation to Knight & Horowitz. Moments later, Johnny Ace & Mike Barton, joined the fray, drawing a big reaction from the crowd. Finally, Hayabusa joined the PRIDE regime, in the ring. Tenzan, held everyone off, and yelled at Knight to take off his mask. When Knight refused, Tenzan went nuts, screaming in Japanese--apparently by his gestures--about how Knight caused him the belts that Horowitz was wearing. Then, Ace, took the mic,

"Lawler! I said it before, from the very beginning, and I'll say it again! I know it's you, underneath that mask! And tonight! We're gonna find out!"

Cornette was the next to berate the outnumbered Lawler & Horowitz;

Cornette

" Memphis Knight, you've got a man, here, that lost the WWF Triple Crown Title, because of you! You've got another man here, that knows you're that crybaby, Jerry Lawler, underneath that mask! And you've got 3 others who'd love to join in ripping that mask off, for the honour of PRIDE, if you don't comply! So now, I'm telling you...take off your mask! Prove to the whole world that you are not, Jerry Lawler! Prove to the world that you are not violating you're suspension...AGAIN! Prove to the world that you should not be expelled from the World Wrestling Federation, forever! Prove---"86%

Commentary Aftermath

Bischoff[*w/ Cornette yelling in background*]" My! Oh My! Folks! We're outta time! Tune into PHAT TV! We will keep the cameras rolling! Oh My!"

Heenan"HE'S GONNA BE UNMASKED!! IT'S THE LAST OF THE MEMPHIS KNIGHT! IT'S THE LAST OF JERRY LAWLER!"

[ChuBalso]

The World Wrestling Federation Presents....

WRESTLEMANIA '98!

ALL. OR. NOTHING.

Live, April 26th, 1998 -

From the Houston Astrodome!

SOLD OUT!!!

WWF Three Way Triple Crown Match

Hiro Tenzan vs. Barry Horowitz (Champion) VS. Waltman

No Disqualification - #1 Contendership for WWF Triple Crown Championship!!

Anything goes!

Carl P. Oulette -  vs. -  Steve Corino

A Wrestler's 'PRIDE' vs. A Wrestler's Career!

Former President Ted Dibiase vs. The Memphis Knight

Steel Cage!

Ric Flair vs. Sting

WWF Intercontinental Title!

Owen Hart (Champion) vs. Hayabusa

 

A Tag-Team 'Octagon' Match - WWF TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH!

The Crimson Twins (Tomax & Xamot - Champions) vs. The Shooterz (Don Frye & Jim Powers)

Tag Team C1 CLASH Final!

The Finals of the Tag Team C1 CLASH!

The WWF Women's Tournament Finals!<br>

WWF Belt Presented by The first WWF Women's Champion

The Fabulous Moolah!

PLUS, A Boxing Match - Boxing Rules!

Special Guest Referee = MR. T!

Joey Styles vs. The Sandman

PLUS!

An Open Contract From.....

SABU!!!

And, Featuring....

THE DRAGON!!

Plus, suprise celebrity guest appearances!!!

Edited February 26, 2005 by Treyu

[Guest King Tenzor]

I have a question: did you ever post WrestleMania '98?

WWF Triple Crown Title:

Hiro Tenzan vs. Barry Horowitz vs. Sean Waltman

Carl P. Oulette - vs. - Steve Corino

Former President Ted Dibiase vs. The Memphis Knight

Ric Flair vs. Sting

WWF Intercontinental Title!

Owen Hart (Champion) vs. Hayabusa

A Tag-Team 'Octagon' Match - WWF TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH!

The Crimson Twins (Tomax & Xamot - Champions) vs. The Shooterz (Don Frye & Jim Powers)

Tag Team C1 CLASH Final!

The Finals of the Tag Team C1 CLASH!

The WWF Women's Tournament Finals!<br>

WWF Belt Presented by The first WWF Women's Champion

The Fabulous Moolah!

PLUS, A Boxing Match - Boxing Rules!

Special Guest Referee = MR. T!

Joey Styles vs. The Sandman

===

Looking forward to some real new shows from you after WM.

Edited February 26, 2005 by King Tenzor

[EZE]

Mania never went up before. I love that main event. Horowitz, Waltman, Tenzan. Three men who could NEVER get over significantly in america in real life. Flair/Sting and Dibiase/Lawler are the matches im most looking forward to as well as this Dragon thing playing out.

[paulbd]

WWF Triple Crown Title:

Hiro Tenzan vs. Barry Horowitz vs. Sean Waltman

Carl P. Oulette - vs. - Steve Corino

Former President Ted Dibiase vs. The Memphis Knight

Ric Flair vs. Sting

WWF Intercontinental Title!

Owen Hart (Champion) vs. Hayabusa

A Tag-Team 'Octagon' Match - WWF TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH!

The Crimson Twins (Tomax & Xamot - Champions) vs. The Shooterz (Don Frye & Jim Powers)

PLUS, A Boxing Match - Boxing Rules!

Special Guest Referee = MR. T!

Joey Styles vs. The Sandman

[KCC]

WWF Triple Crown Title:

Hiro Tenzan vs. Barry Horowitz vs. Sean Waltman

Carl P. Oulette - vs. - Steve Corino

Former President Ted Dibiase vs. The Memphis Knight

Ric Flair vs. Sting

WWF Intercontinental Title!

Owen Hart (Champion) vs. Hayabusa

A Tag-Team 'Octagon' Match - WWF TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH!

The Crimson Twins (Tomax & Xamot - Champions) vs. The Shooterz (Don Frye & Jim Powers)

Tag Team C1 CLASH Final!

The Finals of the Tag Team C1 CLASH!

Sabu and Al Snow

The WWF Women's Tournament Finals!<br>

WWF Belt Presented by The first WWF Women's Champion

The Fabulous Moolah!

Msanabanwenchaznoria

PLUS, A Boxing Match - Boxing Rules!

Special Guest Referee = MR. T!

Joey Styles vs. The Sandman

[Hewey]

Great updates, I'm glad Waltman won the Rumble and the match at Wrestlemania seems like a good match, I'm pulling for Waltman to win. If Horowitz does win, Oulette's taking the title from him in my view. Lee turning was great but it sucks he had to go to rehab and still beat Christopher. Other stuff with Flair/Sting is shaping up nicely, They should have a killer match at Wrestlemania. I'm not too interested in the whole women's division to be honest, Just doesn't really do anything for me. I like Lawler as the Memphis Knight, But I see someone other than Lawler being under the mask when it does come off. Glad to see the Twins winning the tag titles, As they're the best team you got right now. Though, Scotty and Wolfie D are up there with them. The end of the year stuff was pretty cool too, Wrestlemania is shaping up quite nicely, Better than the one from '97 :thumbsup:

Are some shows missing? Like a couple phat TVs? There was like two updates where it was one Raw after the other, Without Phat TV or Worldwide being posted.