World Wrestling Federation '92

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Only __ Days until Series '97...

March 22nd, 1997

WWF Worldwide Saturday Nights-

Channel: FOX

Venue: Conplex Orion Arena, Detriot MI

Attendance: 11034

Announcing Team: Sean Mooney & Michael PS Hayes

In-Ring Announcer: Joe Pedicino

Referee Team: Shane McMahon, Earl Hebner, Charles Robinson, Jim Mollineaux, John Finnegan

Rumour has it that the WWF is pressuring wrestlers to make Wrestlemania '97 the best Wrestlemanias ever, in terms of Card Quality. The highest approval rating (EWR 'Show Quality') was 83%, and that's not easy to do. We'll see. While this card isn't exactly the best when it comes to mat wrestling, (The Rock, Lawler, Halme) they do make up for it in other ways, so we'll see. I'm wondering how their going to do the Doug Gilbert/Dark Patriot/Bret Hart title match. It's obvious that The Dark Patriot is Doug Gilbert, and it seems as though that the WWF has purposefully made it obvious. But, with the booking combination of McMahon, Cornette, Pritchard, Russo, Dillon, and that Javert guy I'm sure we won't be dissappointed with whatever they have planned. In fact, I'm almost worried....

-The Brother Love Show-

WWF Worldwide-The Night Of Champions, opened up with Bruce Pritchard, dressed up in his Brother Love character in the ring, on the set of The Brother Love Show. The Undertaker & Dark Patriot stood on opposite sides of the ring. I guess they're the 'bouncers'. Anywhoooo, Love introduced Max Moon; and he bolted to the ring running at full speed with his Jet Packet shooting sparks from underneath it. I wonder If he can run without the Jetpack going? Anyway Pritchard...I mean, Brother Love, kept asking Max Moon mock questions like "How do you get to the Moon, during rush hour?", and "What are the Moon Holidays like?" Finally, Moon got a little upset and grabbed Pritchard by the tie. Bad choice. The Undertaker Brian Lee practically tackled Moon down, and started choking him, while The Dark Patriot watched over his back. From this point the announcers pushed the idea that this was a set up. While The Undertaker continued to hold a choke on Moon, The Dark Patriot went under the ring, and pulled out a long brown casket. All three men tried to shove Max Moon into the casket, but Moon kept wiggling around like a madman, trying to free himself from Pritchard, Patriot, and Lee. Finally, officials flooded the ring, and ordered Pritchard and his men to the back. I guess this is the set up for the Undertaker-Max Moon casket match at Wrestlemania. Announcers pushed Patriot, Pritchard, and Undertaker as being 'InHumane'. Good segment on television, but the live crowd didn't buy into the whole casket thing. 3 Years ago, maybe. But not today. 69%

[3 on 1-ANGLE]

Max Moon lost overness from this segment. Bruce Pritchard lost overness from this segment. The Undertaker lost overness from this segment. The Dark Patriot lost overness from this segment.

-ADVERTS-

-The WWF Champion Forces Actions Against The Pritchard Exchange -

Jack Victory & The Dream Team (Brutus Beefcake & Jean Paul Levesque)

d. Kamala & The WWFPD (Big Bossman & Officer Knobbs)

This is wierd. Jack Victory is on another card. It looks like his manager has now taken on the Harvey Wipplemann gimmick again. Victory got the 'victory' with the 'Victory (Heart) Punch' at 11:22.

Overall: 64

Crowd: 67

Match: 59

They now go to the back where Paulie Dangerously is in his office talking to someone. He is without Sabu and Bam Bam, I guess they got the night off. Rumour has it it that Heyman is not happy as a heel President. How they will turn him face is beyond me. Expect something to happen during the RAW after Wrestlemania. How do I know you ask? I'm Dave Schmeltzer--Wrestling know it all.

****Anyway, Bret stormed into Paulie's office, screaming at him telling him what just almost happened to Max Moon.

Hart"Goddammit, Paulie!! What kind of President are you! How can you allow something like that to happen! They tried to maim the guy!"

Paulie" Oh, I know, I know! But Moon is unpredictable like that! He's from the Moon! He'll do anything! Ya know--"

Bret" I'm talking about what happened to Moon you corrupt peice of [beep]! (Crowd popped huge for the WWF Champion taking it to Paulie)"

Paulie (Shouting)" Now you wait just a minute, Bret--"

Hart (Shouting back) " NO! You listen to me 'President Paulie!' I'm the WWF Champion! You know what that means? It means I'm the best damn wrestler in the World Today! And as the best damn wrestler in the world today, I should have some pull around here! So what I'm saying to you, is that I want The Pritchard Exchange stopped!. I'll bring them to a full stop at Wrestlemania, but do your job and stop them NOW! Make them responsible for their actions--OR I WALK!!! "

Paulie" Okay, Okay, calm down! We've just got two more weeks until Wrestlemania...um...Ok, lets do that. Doug Gilbert...the man, that tried to throw fire in your face...Suspended! Until Wrestlemania!! Yeaa!!"

Hart" That's better! Oh, and another thing! Shaggy 2 Dope! I'm defending my title against a guy that's getting a shot at the GWF Lightweight Title in two weeks? No, no. This isn't right!"

Paulie" Ok...Ok...Fine...Um...Your oponnent tonight will be someone completley different. Violent J!!"

Hart" Violent J?"

Paulie" Did I stutter, 'Champ?'"

Hart" Paul. You make me sick."

**Bret Hart walks out, kissing his WWF Title Belt**

91%

[FACE TO FACE-ANGLE]

Paulie Dangerously gained overness from this segment.

-ADVERTS-

-Road Warrior Horowitz? Road Warrior Porteau? The Road Warriors-

Usually, JJ Dillon and the booking team, minus Vince Russo do the main writing for television, while Russo concentrates mostly on the overall storylines. But, it looks like Russo did most of the writing here tonight, as alot of comedy stuff made up the show.

**After returning from the break, the Legion Of Doom music played, fans were expecting The New Tag Team Champions, The Road Warriors to come down the isle..But, instead of The Road Warriors, out came Alex Porteau & Barry Horowitz dressed up with face paint, and toy Road Warrior Shoulder pads. They also had Ed Ferrera one of the WWF writers come out, with a fake red goatee--obviously playing the part of Jim Neidhart, their manager. Quick on camera shot of a sign that reads 'Javert is a genius'. And next to that, 'So is Vince'. Anyway, heres how the 'Interview' went...

Road Warrior Horowitiz (As Taylor)" Hey! I'm so happy to be a Road Warrior!"

Road Warrior Porteau (In Hawk's voice)" WELL!!!"

Ed Ferrera 'The Anvil' (Whilst stroking his goatee) " Hahahahaa! That's right baby!"

Horowitz (Jumping up like a little girl, as Taylor) " I can't believe we're the champions! Weee! Weee!! We sure got lucky!"

Porteau (Imitating Hawk, again)" WELL!! I guess that's a rush!"

Ferrera (Stroking his goatee)" That's right baby!! Hahahahaha!!"

Horowitz" Now what?"

Porteau (still doing a bad Hawk voice)" Um. What a rush! Oh. I already said that. Um. I got nothing."

Ferrera (Stroking his Beard--Ooops! He pulls his fake goatee so hard that it falls off...He drops to the ground as though he's been shot) " Help!! Help!! Help!! My Beard!"

Porteau" WELL!!!? Um. What do we do?"

**While they are both hoovering over the WWF official playing The Anvil, suddenly the Road Warrior's music hits the PA system, as Hawk and Taylor chase The Cartel out of the ring. After the melee, Hawk says that they'll put the titles on the line at Wrestlemania against The Cartel. Funny segment, but The Cartel really made fun of Hawk the most, exploiting his repetitive promos.** 68%

[TAG TEAM CONFRONTATION-ANGLE]

Road Warrior Hawk lost overness from this segment.

-ADVERTS-

-The Druids of The Dark Side send a Message to Max Moon-

Curt Hennig d. Brian Christopher

Huge 'Perfect' chant during the whole match. I think the WWF feels as though they 'owe' Hennig, since he's been buried in obscurity over the last 5 years. His biggest push was a tag team title run with Tully Blanchard, while both were in the '92-94' Four Horsemen (Flair, Corino, Perfect, Blanchard). Hennig won with the Perfect Plex in 7:43.

Overall: 78

Crowd: 81

Match: 74

Jeff Jarrett d. Max Moon I-C Title Match

Throught the whole match, the crowd was really hot, yelling 'Mooooooon!, like literally every 3 seconds. Funny little thing the WWF has here, and Max hasn't even reached his peak popularity yet.Midway into this match, Hooded Druids rolled a giant casket to the ring. On the top of the Casket was a picture of a Moon. Max Moon, 'shaken' from it decided to stand and stare at it for a while. Excellent close ups of Moon, here. This allowed Jarrett to sneak up and catch him with a rollup for the quick cheap victory. Jarrett did his annoying strut all the way back to the dressing room.

Overall: 85

Crowd: 91

Match: 72

The WWF Intercontinental title has gained in image.

-ADVERTS-

They showed a 'This Day in WWF History' video; a segment that I think they're starting to do every now and then. This week they showed; an angle from Janurary 13th, 1993, when Slick introduced the world to the WWF's first original stable; P.H.A.T-Physically Huge And Tough. The stable consisted of, The Blue Meanie, Kamala, Akeem, and The Big Bossman. This is what spawned the Thursday Night WWF show, PHAT TV, a show that the WWF is trying to get back--on Sky....99%

Slick gained overness from this segment.

-'The Furture' Steve Corino Gets Arrested-

The Blue Blazer d. The Sandman - GWF Heavyweight Title

Good all around match here. Midway during the match, Jerry 'The King' Lawler popped down to the ring, to get a 'closer look' at the GWF Champion. Blazer won with his 'Blazer' splash at 12:32. After the match he took Sandman's Six back of beer and poured it all out, into a Blazer Bucket, that was basically just a blue bucket. After the bucket was filled up, he dumped the beer on the knocked out Sandman. However, instead of 'hurting' the Sandman, it just woke him up, and he popped up and chased the GWF Heavyweight Champion to the back.

Overall: 89

Crowd: 90

Match: 87

We are now thrown to the Presidential Office where Paulie Dangerously is sweating. He still seems to be recovering from the Bret Hart tirade from earlier tonight. Suddenley Steve Corino comes storming into the office. He WAS slated to take on Johnny Ace and Shaggy 2 Dope, in a 3 way match, with Ace's GWF Lightweight Title on The line. He looked pissed.

Dangerously (Leaping out of his seat)" What the...what the hell do you want?"

Corino" Paulie! I want a shot at the WWF Title!"

Paulie" Hahahahaahaha!!! What!? No!"

Corino" Fine! I'll take a shot at the GWF Title!"

Paulie" What!!! No way! What is your prob--"

Corino" What about the Intercontinental Title!?"

Paulie" What about you getting out of my office!"

Corino" Dammitt, Paulie, I'm tired of being treated like crap! I was last years Royal Rumble Winner! I put 'The Nature Boy' on the shelf! I should be in the title scene! (Crowd starts chanting 'Corino')"

Paulie" You are...you are! You're in the Lightweight scene. You can, um...ref the Lightweight Title match up. Happy? Along with the theme of--Wrestlemania: THE TRIPLE THREAT! 3 THREE WAY DANCES! THREE TITLES UP FOR GRABS! THREE CAGE MATCHES! THREE--"

Corino (He starts knocking everything off of Paulie's desk, in an act of frustration) " Dammitt, Paulie, I'm tired of being treated like crap, just because I'm a light heavyweight! I'm not a damn referee! I'm one of the most popular wrestlers in the WWF Today! Just listen! (Crowd goes nuts)"

Paulie (Paulie takes his hat off, throwing it at Corino, revealing his bald head) " You are treated accordingly! You came in this promotion as an Announcer! Yes, I remember, you were Vince McMahon's sidekick on Monday Night Raw! For gods sake, you guys hugged after each show! Luckily for you, Ric Flair, thought it would be cool to have 'an announcer' appear as the Fourth Horsemen. Besides...you in the ring with guys like, Lawler, The Rock, Halme, you wouldn't last a second!"

Corino" The Dark Patriot isn't too much heavier than I, he's a light heavyweight too, why does HE get in the Title picture!? The Lightning Kid isn't even close to a heavyweight, and EVEN HE won the Intercontinental Championship last month! Where was Steve Corino? Don't answer that! Because I'll tell you where I've been! I've been sitting in the back during each television show, listening to Gerland Brisco telling me stories of when he used to wrestle! How he came out of retirement in 1993, to take on Hulk Hogan and his Immortals stable! (Crowd popped. They remembered this angle--the angle that put the WWF back on the map)."

Paulie" LISTEN bucko! (Paulie hits some kind of security button under his desk) Don't you EVER Yell at me like that again! I'm tired of being pushed around! First, Bret Hart! Now, YOU? Get out of my office before I take you out of the Light heavyweight title 'scene'!"

***Suddenly security rushes into the office, tackles Corino, cuffs him and takes him away to a thunderous heel reaction. The crowd starts chanting 'Corino', as he's being carried away. They take us into the next break, with Paulie fixing himself and his office back together. Paulie comedically plays Steve Corino's ring music, 'Eye Of The Tiger', on his CD player waiving goodbye to him. Good Segment 95%

[FACE TO FACE CONFRONTATION]

Paulie Dangerously gained overness from this segment.

-Insane Clown Posse Do a Number on the WWF Champion-

Bret Hart d. Violent J - WWF World Title

What did Violent J do to deserver a World Title shot? I'm guessing that they--ICP--are the glorified top singles jobbers. According to several sources, Shaggy 2 Dope didn't even recieve punishment from his starting a fight in the locker room last week, in New York. I guess that says something about who's on the writer's good sides. After the match was done, Shaggy 2 Dope hit the ring and the two went on a relentless attack on Bret Hart, until Carl Oulette, apparently the only other living member of the Canadian Foundation hit the ring for the save. Announcers pushed the idea that ICP was probably 'told' to do this for the Pritchard Exchange.... Show ended with Hart & Oulette posing in the ring. I'm glad to see Oulette surviving the departure of The Mountie. I guess that's more than we can say about Raymond Rougeau...

Overall: 85

Crowd: 89

Match: 77

Show Quality: 77%

TV Rating: 7.57

Other Shows: Early Evening; WCW Saturday Night 7.28

Biggest Complaint: The Cartel's Road Warrior impersonations, and Sean Mooney's announcing.

Raw Preview!!

The First Ever Raw Invitational Tournament!!

**The Matches**

---Barry Horowitz

vs---------------------

---Taylor

---Victory

vs---------------------

---Steve Corino

---Bam Bam

vs.--------------------

---

---Tony Halme

vs---------------------

---Hiroyoshi Tenzan

plus MORE!!!!

Who do you think will win, the first ever RAW INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT!

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Only __ Days until Series '97...

March 25th, 1997

Monday Night Raw-

Channel: USA Network

Venue: The Elk's Lodge, Queens - NY

Attendance: 1,013

Announcing Team: Joey Styles & Jesse 'The Body' Ventura.

In-Ring Announcer: Joe Pedicino

Referee Team: Dave Hebner, Shane McMahon, Jimmy Korderas, Joey Marella, John Finnegan

Quick Format here; Back to the normal format for my next card.

Monday Night Raw from the Elk's lodge seemed like a show just to get to the show right before Wrestlemania. Rumour is that the WWF didn't want to risk injury so close to Wrestlemania--and with the current stiffer style that they've been adapting, I certainly see their concern. Show opened up with President Paulie pysching up Sabu for the RAW inviational; 68% Paulie Dangerously lost overness from this segment....Round 1: Barry Horowitz d. Road Warrior Taylor;67,73,55....Round 1: Steve Corino d. Jack Victory; 73,73,74. Great match here. Victory showed why he is one of the WWF's most valuable veterans. Most expected Corino to win this tournament....Sandman came out and said that he doesn't need Tammy, he found the woman of his dreams--Besides 'Betsy', his new singapore cane. He introduced Bull Nakano as his girlfriend. I hope this was a one time deal. 67%....The Sandman lost overness from this segment. Bull Nakano gained overness from this segment....Round 1: Sabu d. The Lightning Kid; 82,74,90. Definately one of the best TV matches on RAW. They are really doing a good job here with the lightweights. Sabu gained overness from this match....Tammy Sytch & Paul Roma challenged Sandman and Bull Nakano to the first ever WWF inter-gender tag team match. Roma did all of the talking here. Bad idea. But at least we got to look at Tammy. 82% Pretty Paul Roma lost overness from this segment....Round 1:Tony Halme d. Hiroyoshi Tenzan. No suprise here; 78, 82,69....Round 2:Barry Horowitz d. Steve Corino, with help from fellow Pritchard Exchange Member, The Undertaker Brian Lee. This is probably the biggest upset in the history of the WWF. Horowitz, after the match, celebrated by jumping up, pretty much like a young girl; 80,85,70..Barry Horowitz gained overness from this match....Round 2:Tony Halme d. Sabu; 65, 79, 68. Complete styles clash here. Crowd was chanting 'Finnish Him'. Get it? Raw Invintational Final: Barry Horowitz d. Tony Halme; 75,85,54. Horrible match , ringwise. But the crowd's really into Horowitz, and Halme is one of the top faces of the WWF. Halme kept patting his back ala Barry Horowitz everytime he won on offense. Finals saw stablemate, Undertaker clobber Halme with the ring bell, while Pritchard distracted referee Mike Chioda, giving the RAW Invitational Tournament win to the unexpected winner of Barry Horowitz. Barry did another really bad celebration dance, after he was handed his trophie by WWF President Paulie Dangerously.Tony Halme lost overness from this match. Barry Horowitz gained overness from this match. The Raw Invitational trophy has gained in image....Paul Roma & Tammy Sytch d. The Sandman & Bull Nakano. 68,76,52. Wow. A match involving Barry Horowitz had a hotter crowd then a match with Main Eventer Paul Roma & Uppercarder Sandman. Final moments saw Bull Nakano set up Paul Roma for what looked like a spinning DDT off the top rope. But Tammy Sytch sprayed 'Mace', in here eyes; as Paul Roma moved aside--Then Sytch nailed a blinded Nakano with her own version of the Superplex...The announcers pushed the final WWF Worldwide, before Wrestlemania hard. Should be very good. It will be interesting to see what happens on the day before...Wrestlemania '97: THE TRIPLE THREAT.

Raw Preview!!

--Main Event-Tag Team War!

The Dark Patriot & The Undertaker

vs. Jerry Lawler & The Rock

--Eastern Championship Wrestling Heavyweight Title Match;

New Jack (Champion) vs. 'The Natural' Butch Reed

--Plus!

Steve Corino returns from his arrest, at the hands of President Paulie Dangerously!

Also!

In Action, Sabu, The WWFPD, Jack Victory and More!

Edited December 14, 2004 by Javert

[ChuBalso]

WRESTLEMANIA WEEKEND

Only __ Days until Series '97...

March 13th, 1997

WWF Worldwide Saturday Nights-

Channel: FOX

Venue: Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas - NV

Attendance: 11067

Announcing Team: Sean Mooney & Michael PS Hayes

In-Ring Announcer: Joe Pedicino

Referee Team: Shane McMahon, Earl Hebner, Charles Robinson, Jim Mollineaux, John Finnegan, Dave Hebner, Jimmy Korderas, Joey Marella

Doing WWF Worldwide from, Caesar's Palace, the venue of Wrestlemania '97 was a brilliant idea. The show opened up with a very hot crowd, ready for Wrestlemania '97, tommorow. According to several reports, Shaggy 2 Dope spent the first half of RAW gambling in the casino, and showed up during the second hour of RAW. Of course, he wasn't punished. Worldwide opened up with the opening credits, then followed with Alex Porteau & Road Warrior Taylor, one half of the WWF Tag Team Champions, already in the ring, ready for the opening bout.

-The Pritchard Exchange Prepare For Wrestlemania '97-

Alex Porteau d. Road Warrior Taylor - For Shot At Tag Team Titles

This was for a match at Wrestlemania. Wasn't the match already announced? The Entire Pritchard Exchange was at ringside for this match. Taylor tried to carry this match to halfway presentable, but the crowd has really gotten into this feud, especially after the Cartel imitating Road Warriors bit, last week on RAW, so the match quality was overlooked here. Match came to an end when Alex Porteau nailed Taylor with a backdrop near the ropes, and scored the victory with Pritchard holding the leg of Taylor down, from outside the ring. After the match Pritchard, Dark Patriot, & Undertaker slowly walked up the stairs into the ring, to a thunderous heel response. Pritchard is officially, 'The Man', in the WWF, and boy I am happy for him. After taunting with fans for a short while, ring announcer Joe Pedicino handed the house mic over to Pritchard, who had alot to say. The Dark Patriot & Undertaker were set to take on the team of Jerry Lawler & The Rock later tonight.

Overall: 68

Crowd: 74

Match: 55

Bruce Pritchard

"...(After waiting for the chant of 'Pritchard Sux' to alleviate)...If you rude Las Vegas Morons would quiet down, I have something to say!! (The chants only get louder) Tonight, two of your precious heroes, Jerry Lawler, and The Rock will fall to The Undertaker & Dark Patriot in tonights Main Event! That is, The Undertaker, and your next WWF World Champion, The Dark Patriot! And you see, that is just the beginning, of The Pritchard Exchange's Weekend of Destruction and Domination! Thats righ; in less then 24 hours, tommorow night, right here in Caesar's Palace; First The Cartel, Barry Horowitz & Alex Porteau (Horowitz pats himself on the back, while Porteau just holds his hands up.), will defeat the Road Warriors to win back the WWF Tag Team Titles! That's our breakfast. Hahaha! Then, a quick lunch break--As The Undertaker puts away The Moon Man, once and for all, in the WWF's first Ever CASKET MATCH! You see, the only way to win this match, is to place your opponent in the casket--and Moon, you saw the casket last week--It's especially made for you! Then...Finally--it's dinner time! Because either the Dark Patriot or Handsome Doug Gilbert will defeat Bret Hart in the Triple Threat cage match! (Crowd starts chanting loudly in rhythm, 'Where is Gilbert')...He's not here! He's accross the street in the Casino...yea that's it! You see, Bret Hart--You THINK you have all the answers! But you don't! So you know what happens now!? You've placed yourself in a hole! It's Wrestlemania, it's a 2 on 1! Why would we play these stupid tricks on you, Bret? You've idiotically placed yourself in a handicapped match! Moron! The WWF Title will come to the Pritchard Exchange! HAahahahaha! Silly Hart! Tricks are for kids! Pritchard throws down the mic, and leads the Exchange to the back. Funny part here, as Undertaker got hit with 2 sodas while walking up the isle. 96%

The Dark Patriot gained overness from this segment.

-ADVERTS-

New Jack d. 'The Natural' Butch Reed

For the first half of the match, fans were still chanting 'Where is Gilbert?'. New Jack was especially stiff during this match, including nearly dropping Reed on his head while executing a suplex. (Reed -9 condition points) New Jack won with a top rope headbutt at 8:21. Slick tried to get involved but was quickly taken care of by New Jack. During this match, Honky Tonk Man was walking around in the crowd with a sign that read, "Rap Sux".

Overall: 68

Crowd: 68

Match: 69

Butch Reed lost overness from this match. New Jack gained overness from this match. The ECW World title has gained in image.

Sabu d. Rick Martel

Mooney & Hayes didn't really call this match all that well; not that Mooney ever does. But they spent this match pretty much hyping Wrestlemania '97. Johnny Ace GWF Lightweight Champion joined the Announcing team for this match, and ran down Shaggy 2 Dope and The Lightning Kid, his opponents at Wrestlemania. Ace called Shaggy, a 'face painting circus animal', and label The Lightning Kid, 'a little twig'. Ace promised to deliver a double ace-crusher at Wrestlemania. Oh, Sabu won with the Arabian Facebuster.

Overall: 66

Crowd: 64

Match: 69

-Downtown Bruno goes back to Harvey Wipplemann -

Jack Victory d. Ray Rougeau

Victory won this match with the V-Punch, his heart punch at 7:39. After the match, his manager, formally Downtown Bruno, took the mic, and announced that he will now be known by his 'birth name', Dr. Harvey Wipplemann. So yes, he's got the red bowtie, grey hat, and grey suit. He and Victory slapped five 3 times before we were taken to the back, where Steve Corino, fresh off of his arrest looked to be headed straight to Paulie Dangerously's office...

-ADVERTS-

-Steve Corino Gets Punished, Again-

Corino walks into President Paulie's office. The two have a brief silent staredown, with a loud 'Corino' chant in the background. There is also a small "Fuck'em up Corino" chant brewing. Putting Paulie in such an important role in the WWF have lead to fans of his, now defunct, Eastern Championship Wrestling promotion, checking out the WWF product. So, as a result, many of those type of chants were making their way in WWF arenas. Paulie got right down to business.

Paulie" Steven--the reason I called you into my office today, is because, I know you were a bit upset last week...in fact--a little too upset. So I hope you enjoyed your little 'cooling' off period. Now, I realise that you would like more oppurtunities here in the WWF--I mean...as you said, You were last years Royal Rumble winner! "

Corino" Yea. That's right! And I put Ric Flair on the shelf for a year! How long does he have? Like 8 months left? (Crowd cheers)"

Paulie" Yea, yea, yea--whatever. But you were the hottest story in the WWF! You were the top prospect of the WWF! You were, well, important! But not anymore lightboy! Not anymore!! (Crowd starts booing Paulie) Anyway...Those opportunies, will NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE TO YOU! (Crowd is booing Dangerously big time)"

Corino" What?!"

Paulie" That's right! You heard me correct! You see, we can't have a WWF World Champion, or a WWF Intercontinental Champion, or a GWF Heavyweight Champion, who has a temper problem! We can't have our top officials getting attacked and manhandeled, as you tried to do to me last week! We can't have our champions getting arrested every week on national television! Do you know what type of image that will give the company? My company!? Hahaha! Get out of my office!

Corino" F*** you." (Huge pop from crowd)

**Corino, after his vernacular comment, gives Paulie and eerie look. He then turns around, without saying a word, and walks out of Paulie's office** 83%

Steve Corino lost overness from this segment.

The Dream Team (Brutus Beefcake & Jean Paul Levesque) d. The WWFPD (Big Bossman & Officer Knobbs)

I can't believe they've kept Levesque and Beefcake as a team for almost 4 years now. And they still have never won the WWF Tag Team Titles. Maybe their big push comes later. They did have quite a long Smokey Mountain Tag Team Title run, back then when the WWF actually used those belts, and Jean Paul Levesque was a virtual newcomer. The Dream Team won this match when Jimmy Hart tossed the megaphone to Brutus Beefcake, but it ended up just hitting Knobbs on the head. Beefcake then tagged in Levesque as they administered their finisher, The Pedicure...The Pegidree by Jean Paul Levesque, followed by Beefcake's sleeper...to Officer Knobbs. Nice to see Brutus Beefcake having somewhat of a career without having to be Hulk Hogan's lackey.

Overall: 72

Crowd: 74

Match: 68

-Slick Causes The Blue Blazer to go after 'Foul Mouthed Corino'-

Slick is in the 'heel lounge', where he, his men, Koko B. Ware & 'The Natural' Butch Reed, along with a few other low level heels (Bam Bam Bigelow, Berlyn) and some GWF (Development Territory) wrestlers that were flown in for Wrestlemania (The Dudley Boyz [big Dick, Buh Buh Ray, Spike, and Sign Guy], Simon Diamond, Tiger Ali Sign), are watching Steve Croino's big two word salute to Paulie. The Blue Blazer, hears all of the comotion and joins the festivities.

Slick" Man O man!!! Bruthaaa Bllllaaaazzzzaaaahhhhh!!! Did year hear what that Steve Corino said to the WWF President? Wow! (He plays back the tape. The other wrestlers murmur in concern. The Blue Blazer gets closer to the TV screen to hear the F*** You comment from Steve Corino to President Paulie."

Blue Blazer (He is wearing the GWF World Title around his waist; he seems shocked, and is holding a glass of milk)" Did the Blue Blazer hear a word that is in violation of FCC regulations?! "

Slick(Playing back the tape)" Yes Brutha Blazah! Two words actually!! Listen! "

Blue Blazer" (Spits out Milk due to the shock) Holy Fluck! No one speaks to the WWF President like that! I must report to President Paulie's office at once! Thank you, Slick!" 92% [FACE TO FACE-ANGLE]

**Slick gave a high five to his men Koko B. Ware & Butch Reed. It looks like this may be some sort of sub-storyline

Slick gained overness from this segment.

-ADVERTS-

The Blue Blazer storms into President Paulie Dangerously's locker room with a concerned look on his face...

Blue Blazer" Paul! I just saw the horrible footage!"

Paulie (clueless) " Wha--What? Huh?"

Blazer" I mean, this is one of the biggest travesties in WWF Television History! Not even Jack Funny, a WWF President with only a fraction of your credentials was treated like this!"

Paulie (Pretending to know what Blazer is talking about)" Jack Funny? But...Yes! "

Blazer" I mean, right here--On national television! On the eve of the biggest Wrestlemania EVER! At the home of the biggest Wrestlemania ever!"

Paulie" Yes...I know!"

Blazer" Please, Paul! Let me avenge you! Let me bring back the good name of the WWF! Give me a match against Steve Corino, right now!"

Paulie" Um. Sure! You got it Blazer! Consider this a tune-up match for your GWF Title Defense tommorow night, against Jerry Lawler & The Sandman!"

Blazer"Thank you, Paul! Good Voyage!"

Paulie" What?--I mean, Yes, Good Voyage, Blazer! (After Blazer dashes out). Good Voyage? Good Voyage?" (crowd laughs)

[MATCHMAKING ANGLE] 86%

-THe King uses the Title that he may win, against Blazer, aiding Corino in his Win-

Steve Corino d. The Blue Blazer

Corino got the unexpected victory when Jerry The King Lawler ran to the ring at 10:14, and grabbed the GWF Heavyweight Title. He then started posing with the belt, getting huge pops from the crowd. Blue Blazer saw this, and started yelling at The King. Lawler then got the Blazer cape, along with the Blazer cane, from ring announcer, Joe Pedicino, and started posing with that as well. Blazer through a temper tantrum, then walked into a well placed dropkick off the top rope by Steve Corino. This put Corino on a rampage, ending with the three-consecutive-suplex spot on Blazer for a near fall. After that, Corino nailed Blazer with the Old School Expulsion! Corino pulled the tights to win the match to a loud pop at 13:53. After the victory, Corino took the mic and publically Thanked Jerry 'The King' Lawler, for his assistance. The two posed after the match together, for what seemed like, forever.

Sean Mooney [On Commentary] " It's the King Of Old School! And The King of Wrestling! Together! What a WWF Moment, on the Eve of Wrestlemania '97!!"

Overall: 92

Crowd: 95

Match: 86

-ADVERTS-

-Corino returns the favour To The King, saving he and The Rock from a brutal beating-

The Dark Patriot & The Undertaker d. Jerry Lawler & The Rock

The Caesar's Palace crowd, hot from the last match, was very hot for this one as well. Loud 'Rocky' and 'Jerry' chant each time each worker entered the ring. Match started off with Rock-Undertaker. Rock went against the ropes 4 times trying to clothesline Lee, but to no avail. He then tagged out to Lawler, who tried the same thing, but to no avail as well. Lawler, then tried body slamming Undertaker, but was the victim, then of a overhead punch by Lee. Lee then tagged out to Dark Patriot who kept nailing Lawler with dropkick after dropkick. Patriot kept making the 'title around waist' gesture which got a huge heel reaction each time. Patriot then did the old turnbuckle ten count spot, with Lawler reversing after the 10 tenth shot. Throughout the whole match, Lawler and Rock kept refering to Patriot as, Gilbert, screaming things like 'Cmon, Gilbert! Lets go, Gilbert!. After referee Shane McMahon got bumped The Cartel hit the ring and deciding to join the match, making this a 4 on 2. After McMahon got up, the damage was done. Lawler and The Rock were a beaten mess. Match ended when The Undertaker gave the tombstone to both men, and pinned The Rock, for the victory. After the match, The whole Pritchard Exchange attacked Lawler and The Rock. Bret Hart's absence was explained by Bret being a World Champion, and having 'other commitments, as champion. Suddenly, Steve Corino's music, 'Eye Of The Tiger', began to play, as Steve Corino ran in for the save, to a huge pop. The Pritchard Exchange fled the ring, as soon as Corino, The Rock, and Lawler starting getting the better of them. WWF Worldwide, on the Eve of Wrestlemania, went off the air with Steve Corino, Don Muraco, and Jerry Lawler holding their arms up in Victory.

Mooney [ON COMMENTARY]" Wow! What a match! What a night! What a WWF Worldwide! Two of those three men in the ring could be champions after tommorow night! It's Caesar's Palace! It's tommorow night! It's WRESTLEMANIA '97!!! Be there!"

Overall: 81

Crowd: 89

Match: 65

Show Quality: 75%

TV Rating: 7.57

Other Shows: Early Evening, WCW Saturday Night - 7.47

Biggest Complaint: Sean Mooney's Announcing.

Behind The Scenes Issues: Shaggy 2 Dope Showing up late. Butch Reed was upset about New Jack's 'recklessness'.

Wrestlemania is up next! If you havevn't made your do so now! Person that is closet to correct will have quite the cameo at Wrestlemania '97!

[ChuBalso]

WRESTLEMANIA '97 - THE TRIPLE THREAT

MARCH 31ST

CAESAR'S PALACE

WWF TRIPLE THREAT - WWF TITLE

WW CHAMPION BRET HART

VS.

DOUG GILBERT

VS.

THE DARK PATRIOT

CASKET MATCH

MAX MOON VS. THE UNDERTAKER

WWF TRIPLE THREAT - GWF TITLE

WWF I-C CHAMPION THE BLUE BLAZER

VS.

THE SANDMAN

VS.

JERRY 'THE KING' LAWLER

WWF TRIPLE THREAT - IC TITLE

WWF IC CHAMPION 'WORLD CLASS SUPERSTAR' JEFF JARRET

VS.

'THE ROCK' DON MURACO

VS.

'THE FINNISH HAMMER' TONY HALME

AGENT LIEF CASSIDY

VS.

BAM BAM BIGELOW

WWF TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS THE ROAD WARRIORS HAWK & ANIMAL

W/ ROAD WARRIOR NEIDHART

VS.

THE CARTEL ALEX PORTEAU & BARRY HOROWITZ

W/ BRUCE PRITCHARD

WWF TRIPLE THREAT - GWF/WWF LIGHTHEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

CHAMPION JOHNNY ACE

VS.

SHAGGY 2 DOPE

VS.

THE LIGHTNING KID

[Hewey]

Great stuff Javert, I'm loving the Dark Patriot angle. I never got to read this part of the diary, So when WM rolls around, It'll be a big surprise to me to see what happens. The stuff with Lawler/Sandman/Blazer is also good. Max Moon becoming a top star is bizarre, But quite original though. Road Warrior Taylor's the man too

Looking forward to reading Wrestlemania

[The Quasi Juice]

He never posted WrestleMania, or am I wrong?

So I don't know who's going to win either.

[Hewey]

I don't think he posted WM'98, I think on EWBIII his diary was up to '98 so he probably did post WM'97.

[Stevie Idol]

Yes, WM 97 was posted, it was WM 98 and the Javert scenario that never came to be.

[ChuBalso]

Will continue to WM '98, and beyond.

Enjoy WM '97..

[ChuBalso]

WRESTLEMANIA '97-THE TRIPLE THREAT

Only __ Days until Series '97...

March 31st, 1997

WRESTLEMANIA '97-

Channel: Pay Per View, Closed Circuit TV

Venue: Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas - NV

Attendance: 25,352

Announcing Team: Vince McMahon & Jesse 'The Body' Ventura

In-Ring Announcer: Joe Pedicino

Referee Team: Shane McMahon, Earl Hebner, Charles Robinson, Jim Mollineaux, John Finnegan, Dave Hebner, Jimmy Korderas, Joey Marella

THE LOCKER ROOM

This was the big day. We were hoping for at least an 84% approval rating. Anything above our record high of 83% would be considered a success. We had just fired The Berzerker & Tatanka due to their ailments. Berzerker was stuck in rehab and Tatanka is on the shelf for 15 months. His $75,000 a month is not worth the wait. He quickly signed with ECA, who has a new TV Show on TNT, but as, hinted by Jesse Ventura in his column--it airs at like 1:00 a.m. The Berzerker has signed with WCW--still stuck in rehab...I took my usual Pay Per View locker room stroll with Vince Russo & JJ Dillon. We ran into a few of the boys...

Shaggy 2 Dope" YO! JJ! Whatup?"

JJ" Are you ready for your match tonight? The GWF Lighweight Tite match is first."

Dope" I'm not loosing that match tonight."

Russo" Wait...why not? Johnny Ace makes a fine GWF Lightweight Champion."

Dope" I'm a recording artist! How will that look to my musical fans if I can't even with the title."

Russo" Ok, meet me in my office in about 10 minutes...we'll talk it over with Ace and Waltman..."

Jack Victory (He approaches us with Harvey Wippleman) " I'm very happy with the plans for tonight."

Dillon" You got it, Jack. Just don't dissapoint us! Hehehe!"

Vince McMahon" Hey guys! Meet me in the control room in 20 minutes! Only a half our before showtime!"

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Wrestlemania '97 opened up with a wide camera shot of sold out Caesar's Palace, with some close up on some WWF Signs from the crowd. Couple of funny signs made TV including; "Berzerker signed with WCW, Mooney--Why Don't You?", "Dark Patriot Stole My Mask", "Sandman-Global Drinking Champion", and "I just caused a WWF Lawsuit: Paul E. Dangerously". Vince McMahon & Jesse Ventura opened the show from the announcing table in the back...

McMahon" Hello everyone, I'm Vince McMahon, here along with--The Returning--Jesse 'The Body' Ventura, and Jesse, I know you've been spending alot of time down South--so what was the last WRestlemania that you were at?"

Ventura" McMahon, it's been far too long! I think it was Wrestlemania 6 or 7, and it's great to be back!"

McMahon" Now, the last time you were here, our guest commentor was Bob Ueker...I, I don't know who it's going to be this year---"

**'Eye Of The Tiger', Steve Corino's ring music suddenly plays. Steve Corino appears to a huge pop, and make his way up to the commentary booth.

Ventura" McMahon, what the heck is he doing here?"

Corino" I'll tell you what I'm doing here, Jesse! We all know I have been a victim of the WWF office! I'm a Royal Rumble winner, and still I get no respect! So now, I'm going to do what then President, Jack Tunney, hired me to do in 1993; ANNOUNCE! I started my career here in the WWF as the colour commentator for Monday Night Raw, along with Vince McMahon, and dammit, if this is what I have to do to be apart of the biggest extravaganza of our time--then Fine! The King Of Old School is here!"

Ventura" So what you're saying, is that, 'since you weren't worthy of actually being in a match, you're going to settle for announcing!!"

McMahon" Well, that's enough. I'm sure the fans at home are very happy to see Corino back behind the mic...but let's get started with tonights festivities! 3 Title Matches! 3 Cages! It's Wrestlemania '97: The Triple Threat!"

Corino" And after tonight, That term will have a whole new meaning!"

Ventura(Looking at Corino like he just spoke a different language) " McMahon--I already don't like him!"

McMahon" Lets go to the ring, where Joe Pedicino is standing by."

1.Johnhy Ace (GWF Lightheavyweight Champion) vs. Shaggy 2 Dope vs. The Lightning Kid -GWF Light Heavyweight Championship

Referee: Joey Marella

Match started off slower than you'd think. Shaggy 2 Dope spent the first 8 minutes of the match standing out the outside jawing back and forth with fans, as he 'refused' to get in the ring until 'he was ready'. Ace and Kid started off with a chopfest going back with each other, until Kid seemed to be getting the better of Ace. Kid did some martial art kicks to Ace as he was in the corner. This is when Shaggy decided to join the match and attacked Kid from behind with a weak looking axehandle from behind. 2 Dope started landing dropkicks and bodyslams on kid, while Ace slowly recovered. The crowd started getting into the match when Kid started back to get on offense, almost taking on both men simultaneously. At 13:41, Ace started to make a comeback, laying high boot kicks to the faces of Kid and Dope one after another over and over again. Cool spot here, as Ace nailed a double Ace-Crusher on Kid and Dope, sending all three men crashing down to the mat. Referee Joey Marella issued the ten count, until Ace slowly got up. Ace slowly went to the top turnbuckle, and missed a legdrop--aiming for the Kid. Kid, after he moved out of the way, then went to the top rope--but Shaggy 2 Dope 'caught' Kid's Neck, off the top rope--into a Ace-Crusher of his own, for the victory at 21:34. Shaggy 2 Dope is the New GWF Lightweight Title! After the match, tag partner Violent J hit the ring, and sprayed Faygo soda pop all over Shaggy 2 Dope, and the annoyed fans. Great opener. ***

Overall: 78

Crowd: 80

Match: 76

The GWF Lightweight title has gained in image.

Commentary Aftermath

McMahon" What a match! Shaggy 2 Dope used Johnny Ace's own finisher against the Kid for the victory!"

Ventura" He proved why he is indeed the Wicked, Wicked, Clown, McMahon! Shaggy 2 Dope is the new GWF Light Heavyweight Champion!"

Corino" If I were in that match, I would've won."

Ventura"Quit whining, Corino! Wrestling ain't for crybabies!"

2.The Cartel (Barry Horowitz & Alex Porteau) w/ Bruce Pritchard vs. The Road Warriors (Road Warrior Hawk, Road Warrior Taylor w/ Jim Neidhart [WWF Tag Team Champions] - WWF Tag Team Titles

Referee: Earl Hebner

Just about what you'd expect from these two teams. Hawk did alot of suplexes, bodyslams, and clotheslines. Taylor did some cool matwork with Horowitz. When Hawk was in there with Porteau, he had to play to the crowd, in in what seemed like every 10 seconds, to wake everyone up. Horowitz was great in selling, Hawk's stiff blows. At 12:45 The Dark Patriot came to the ring and leveled Manager Jim Neidhart with a steel chair. Porteau on the outside started putting the boots to Neidhart. At this point, referee Earl Hebner jumped outside the ring to help restrain Porteau attacking Neidhart. Patriot then leaped in the ring and blasted Taylor in the back with the very same chair. Hawk was tied up with Barry Horowitz. Once Dark Patriot fled the ring, Porteau gave Taylor an elbow off the top rope for the cheating victory.The Cartel are two time WWF Tag Team Champions! Announcers used this match to advance the Bret Hart-Dark Patriot-Doug Gilbert storyline. They stressed that the Dark Patriot was indeed here, and all that needed to be confirmed was Dangerous Doug Gilbert's presense. Big 'Gilbert Sux' Chant here. *1/2

Overall: 64

Crowd: 71

Match: 48

Commentary Aftermath

McMahon" The Dark Patriot helped The Cartel win back the Tag Team Gold! You can bet revenge is on the minds of the Road Warriors!"

Ventura" Minds? The Road Warriors don't got no brains, McMahon! Plus, McMahon, you know what this means, right? It means The Dark Patriot is here, tonight!"

Corino" Yea, but where is Doug Gilbert? Where is Gilbert!?"

3.Agent Lief Cassidy d. Bam Bam Bigelow w/ President Paulie Danderously

Referee: Charles Robinson

It looks like Paulie's face turn began with this match. The match started off with Cassidy trying to get Bigelow down with mat wrestling, but each time Bigelow relied on his power to out manuever Snow. The two did all that they could do, but the crowd would just not get too much into it. Bigelow nailed Cassidy for a near fall with a Moonsault, which is impressive for his size. Cassidy tried to get Bigelow in the Snow Plow, but but Bigelow used his size to power Cassidy into a neckbreaker. At 11:31, Sabu ran down the isle with a chair, aimed and fired it at Cassidy's head, from the outside. But Cassidy ducked, and it caught Bigelow instead, allowing Cassidy to roll him up for the victory. After the match Bam Bam & Sabu argued, until Bam Bam clotheslined Sabu outside of the ring. Crowd booed Bam Bam as he left President Paulie and Sabu standing in the ring, dumbfounded. **1/4

Overalll: 76

Crowd: 67

Match: 85

Commentary Aftermath

McMahon" It looks like Bam Bam Bigelow has turned his back on WWF President Paulie Dangerously, and Sabu forever!"

Ventura" Hey McMahon! Isn't this the part of Wrestlemania where you say hello to Terry, Tyrel, and Jane from Minneapolis?"

McMahon" No, Jesse, that's something you do each year."

Ventura" Oh yea..I forgot."

They showed footage from the WWF Wrestlemania Fan-Fest. The Finnish Nightmare Tony Halme, Steve Corino, The Rock, and The Sandman were at tables signing autographs. Funny stuff, as they showed Kamala running around the lower level of Caesar's Palace trying to find the autograph room. They did a raffle to see who would get to trade thier normal tickets for a seat with the ringside attendents. The winner was ReverseFigure4, a fan who was originally seated at section 429.

4.'World Class Superstar' Jeff Jarret (Champion) vs. 'The Finnish Hammer' Tony Halme vs. 'The Rock' Don Muraco - WWF Intercontinental Championship; CAGE

Referee: Shane McMahon

A smartly worked match here, hiding the weaknesses of Halme, thanks to Jarrett, and Halme's popularity. The Rock did not show up until the very end of the match. His absence was unbeknownst to the announcers, as speculations were running rampant. Ventura had a funny comment when asked where he thought Muraco was;" Hey, he's 49 years old! Maybe he forgot. Or..actually, I hear there's a hot bingo table accross the street at the Casino! Maybe he got some big winnings." Halme started off literally, just throwing Jarrett around the ring. Crowd burst into a huge 'Lets Go Nightmare!' chant which lasted pretty much the whole match. Jarrett finally got the upper hand when he ducked a running clothesline from Halme, sending Halme into the turnbuckle. Jarrett worked on Halme's knee selling the set up for his finisher. Fans started "Rocky" chants sparadically during the match. Cool spot at 9:31, as Jarrett set Halme up into the turnbuckle for a running knee smash, but Halme caught him, and turned it into a, poorly bridged, fisherman suplex for a near fall. Finally at 11:44 The Rock made his way to the ring and into the cage..Except, he was accompanied by Harvey Wippleman and Jack Victory. Fans were quickly confused, as was I. When Rock walked into the cage, Jeff Jarrett backed up, seemingly afraid of the Rock. Rock then picked up Halme and nailed him with his patented Running Power Slam. The announcers were going nuts, sounding like 3 kids in the circus. Muraco posed briefly for the fans, and was met with the expected flurry of booes. Instead leaving the cage and winning the match, Muraco told Jarrett to go ahead and leave the cage, as he nailed Halme with another one of his Patented Power Slams. Jeff Jarrett retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship! The crowd was as hot as ever for this match. Muraco started yelling at fans on his way back to the curtains. **3/4

Overall: 85

Crowd: 97

Match: 60

Commentary Aftermath

McMahon" I don't believe it! Why would The Rock do this!? Why, Rock, Why?"

Ventura" He has a history with Tony Halme! Those two have had some huge battles!"

Corino" Yea, but Jesse, it doesn't make sense! Why did he allow Jarrett to win the title! "

McMahon" More importantly, why is he with Jack Victory & Harvey Wipplemann?"

Corino" Wow! What else can happen tonight!? "

Don Muraco's turn was completed, and he is now a tweener.

5.The Blue Blazer (Champion) vs. Jerry 'The King' Lawler vs. The Sandman - Global Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Championship; CAGE

Referee: Dave Hebner

Talk about hot crowds. The crowd was all over the place for this match. Many chants during this match from the Caeasar's Palace Crowd included 'We Hate Milk', and of course the expected 'Jerry' and 'Fuck Him Up Sandman' chants. Neither Blazer nor The Sandman wanted to relinquish their Canes, so the canes were actually a big part of the match. To begin the match, Blazer and Sandman actually 'dueled' canes, which looked kind of dumb. Lawler ended it when he leveled Blazer with a running clothesline, then followed up by nailing Sandman with one as well. Announcers kept stressing that it was 'every man' for himself. Ventura kept saying that Blazer was the most deserving person of the GWF Title since he was the best 'wrestler'. And that was the story that the wrestlers ran in their match. Blazer spent the match using his agility and extensive mat knowledge to outwrestle Lawler & Sandman. Hot spot at 10:02 when Sandman and Lawler were taking turns caning Blazer as he went back and forth to each man. Lawler slipped into heel mode many times when the crowd was chanting for the Sandman. At 16:32 Lawler held up Blazer so that Sandman could hit him with his signapore cane named, 'Betsy', but Blazer ducked, then caught Sandman with a spinning kick for a near fall. Lawler was knocked out cold from the cane shot which actually echoed throughout the entire arena. Blazer then seemed to be headed out of the cage, but Sandman got up and nailed Blazer in the back of the head with the cane, causing him to tumble from almost atop the cage all the way back down to the mat. At this point the crowd was chanting 'Sandman' from every part of Caesar's palace. Finally, Sandman, decided, instead of going for the pin, to go and try to climb the cage, and did so at 24:16 with both Blazer and Lawler both laid out. The Sandman is the new GWF Heavyweight Champion! Sandman, chugged beer after beer in celebration, as Enter Sandman played over the PA system. They then took us to a five minute intermission. I can't believe they still do that.

****************************************[5 MINUTE INTERMISSION]*****

The Cage was taken down but the Sandman was still celebrating in the Ring. At this point Jerry Lawler returned to the ring area, seemingly upset at the Sandman. He had a house mic in his hand.

Lawler" Hey! Hey Sandman! Look at me when I'm talking to you! (Some of the crowd cheer,while others turn on Lawler) Why the hell did you hit me with your cane?! "

Sandman (Off Mic, just audible enough to hear) " It was an accident, man. But it's every man for himself, anyway!"

Lawler" An Accident, huh? I know what it is! You, just like all of these stupid peons, don't want me as a champion here, because I'm 'too old'! Is That it? "

Sandman" Nah Man, what are you talking about?"

Lawler" I see it! I know it! You and The Blue Blazer double teamed me! I'm tired of being discriminated against; I'm tired of being, 'Phased Down!'"

Sandman" Nah, dude. It was really an accident. But I took it because I want this title, and--"

Lawler" Well consider this an accident, beer man!"

**Lawler spits into the face on Sandman, then tackles him down and starts to lay punches into his head. The crowd bursts into a 'Burger King' Chant. It's been years since Lawler has since heard that. Lawler takes the cane, and starts caning Sandman in the head with it over and over until Sandman is bleeding heavily from his head. Finally, officials (Mike Rotunda, Antonio Inoki, Jack Lanza, Pat Patterson, Gerland Brisco, Rene Goulet, Ole Anderson, and a host of refs) get in the ring, and order Lawler to the back. Lawler leaves to a heavy 'Burger King' Chant. Lawler was jawing back and forth with many fans, including almost getting in a fight with that ReverseFigure4, fan who was seated next to the ring, with Road Agent Ole Anderson.

Overall: 93

Crowd: 97

Match: 84

The Sandman gained overness from this match. Jerry Lawler's turn was completed, and he is now a tweener.

Commentary Aftermath

Ventura" Ya know, I sympathise with The King! The Sandman obviously did this because he didn't want the 'uncool old man' to win the WWF Title!"

McMahon" Oh would you stop it. That's rediculous, Jesse!"

Ventura" What! It's true, McMahon, and you know it! Jerry Lawler is a legend! But these fans don't care! They'd rather see a beer drinking bad boy as champion!"

McMahon" Well, we all have our opinions."

Corino" Well, if you would excuse my guys--it's been great! I gotta get set for my big interview later on tonight! I will be interviewing whoever wins our final Triple Threat match! Either Doug Gilbert, The Dark Patriot, or Bret Hart! Bye Guys! (After shaking hands with McMahon, Corino leaves.)"

Ventura" I thought he'd never leave. Where'd you find him, anyway, McMahon?"

At this point, the WWF played a Video showing Hulk Hogan's final match, in the WWF. It was an embarrassing point for Hogan in his career, when Barry Horowitz defeated him on WWF PHAT TV, the WWF's old Thursday night UPN show. I guess they did this to bury Hogan, since he just signed with WCW. FYI, Ted Dibiase and Randy Savage still remain unemployed. Savage is 46, but Dibiase is only 39.

6.Max Moon vs. The Undertaker (Brian Lee) w/ Bruce Pritchard; CASKET MATCH

Referee: Jim Mollineaux

One of the better gimick matches that the WWF has done in a long time. Undertaker still has yet to be knocked off of his feet. All of the matches that he's ever lost has been via countout or DQ. The match started off with Undertaker catching Moon with some throat chop sending Moon reeling all over the place. Moon did his rolling around to avoid the Undertaker's blows which got the crowd yelling 'Mooooooonn!' each time he did so. Moon started to fire back with Taker, then caught him with a nice looking frankensteiner. Of course, Undertaker sat right back up, then was on the recieving end of a spinning DDT. Moon went for a cover, but Undertaker kicked out after one. The match ended at 12:29 when Doug Gilbert hit the ring and double teamed Moon with Undertaker, helping him place him into the Casket for the victory. This match also served the purpose of showing that Doug Gilbert was in the building. The smart fans quickly started a 'Patriot sux chant. Ventura made a funny comment right here, as well, saying 'I didn't know the New England Patriots played in Las Vegas, Vince--Did you?'**3/4

Overall: 83

Crowd: 90

Match: 67

Commentary Aftermath

Ventura" I knew it! Gilbert is in the building! Gilbert is in the building! That's it! We know it now! The Dark Patriot and Doug Gilbert are two different people! We've seen them both tonight McMahon!"

McMahon" Yea, I guess you're right, Jesse. But, we still didn't see them at the same time. That will be the ultimate proof."

Ventura" McMahon, you're never satisfied!"

-Harvey Wipplemann and Jack Victory extend their 'advisoral' services to Jerry Lawler-

A WWF Pay Per View wouldn't be the same without Sean Mooney. Sean Mooney came dashing to the ring after they showed highlights of the Bret Hart vs. Dark Patriot/Doug Gilbert feud...

Sean Mooney" Well, what a Wrestlemania it's been so far! Some might say it's been more of a Triple Threat! Well, we're about to have our final Triple Threat Match of the night, when Bret Hart, The Dark Patriot, And Dirty Doug Gilbert (Weren't they just calling him 'Dangerous' Doug Gilbert?) will battle it out in the cage--then the question will finally be answered as to if the Dark Patriot and Doug Gilbert are the same person. But I've got some questions for another WWF Superstar. At this time I'd like to bring out, Harvey Wipplemann, Jack Victory, along with, I guess thier new client--The Rock! "

**Crowd booes as The Rock leads Jack Victory and Harvey Wipplemann to the ring.**

Mooney" Rock! I can't believe you would ally yourself with the likes of these two! Why, Rock Why?"

The Rock" Why? I'll tell you why, little man! The WWF has a history of discrimination! That's right, Discrimination of those who made this stupid promotion what it is today! After the WWF used my blood, sweat, and tears, they decided that I was no longer 'Marketable!'. So I get regulated to unimportant 6 man contests, or opening tag matches, rather then being allowed to battle for the glory! And Why? Because I'm not a little prettyboy like Bret Hart! Or a pre-madonna like Paul Roma! Or maybe it's because I don't hop around the ring like that skinny little rat, Lightning Kid! You see, I take people, I throw them around, and I show them what over 20 years in Pro Wrestling is all about! I'm one of the greatest I-C Champions ever! And these two men right here; know exactly what I'm talking about! We have the same mentality! And thats why, Mooney! Got that!"

Mooney" Well, there is no doubt that getting past Muraco is indeed Rock hard, and--"

Wipplemann" At this time, I'd like to bring out our newest ally! He feels the same why as The Rock, and share our sentiments exactly! YOU people turned on him earlier tonight--The King Of Wrestling, Jerry 'The King' Lawler!"

**Out came Jerry Lawler, holding the singapore cane that he attacked The new GWF Champion, The Sandman with after their match. The Cane had blood stains on it. The 'Burger King' chants started.**

Lawler (He shakes the hand of Harvey Wippleman and Jack Victory. Then, hugs The Rock--these two already were great terms, especially after last night's WWF Worldwide" Hahahahaha!! The tables have turned now, hasn't it WWF! With me and The Rock together, guided by Memphis's own Harvey Wipplemann, and the highly capable Jack Victory, This duo is going to be a thorn in the WWF's tail for a very long time! You ain't getting rid of us, no matter how hard you try! Hahahaha!"

Mooney" Well, I guess you can call this a Deadly Duo!. The WWF Title match is next! Back to you, Vince." [ANGLE-Conspiracy Angle or Face to Face...I forgot]

78%

Harvey Wipplemann gained overness from this segment. Jerry Lawler lost overness from this segment.

Commentary Aftermath

McMahon" Those two are the most disgruntled employees I have ever seen! The fans actually respected these men! Why can't they see that!?"

Ventura" That's not true, McMahon! Earlier tonight, the fans cheered the Sandman, even though he knocked out Jerry Lawler with his cane! No respect!"

McMahon" Well, the Main Event is next! Lets goto our ring announcer, Joe Pedicino!"

7.Bret 'Hitman' Hart (Champion) vs. The Dark Patriot vs. Handsome Doug Gilbert - WWF World Championship; CAGE

Referee: Dave Hebner

Whoever played the part of Dark Patriot was doing a pretty good job, and was a lightweight, just like Patriot/Gilbert. Doug Gilbert and Bruce Pritchard (outside the ring) kept looking at Dark Patriot, as if they 'didn't know who it was'. Which, for storyline purposes they didn't--but instead they 'went along with it' simply to 'keep their cover'. The match was predominately a 2 on 1 with Bret Hart pretty much taking out both Patriot & Gilbert for the first 8 minutes, or so, of the match. However, at 10:52, a mistimed dropick by Bret Hart, gave Gilbert the upperhand. At 15:06, The Dark Patriot nailed Hart with the DDT, after Doug Gilbert nailed him with his patented DDT. Crowd started to throw debris into the ring, which seems to be a usual for members of the Pritchard Exchange. With Bret Hart layed out Dark Patriot and Gilbert conversed, with Patriot telling Gilbert to let him climb the top. When Gilbert refused to let Patriot out, Jack Victory made his way to the ring and started yelling at Gilbert. Gilbert did not see Victory toss Brass Knux into the cage for Patriot. Patriot picked up the knux and hit Gilbert with it after he was done yelling. Patriot then started to climb the cage. Vince McMahon & Jesse 'The Body' had the finally call...

McMahon" Why did Jack Victory help the Dark Patriot!?"

Ventura" It doesn't matter, McMahon! Either way The Pritchard Exchange wins the WWF Gold! Look, he's on his way back down from the cage, he's almost got the match!"

McMahon"...and...he...is...DOWN! The Dark Patriot is the New WWF Champion!!"

**Bret Hart is stretchered out of the Ring. He's pretty much been in a 2 on 1 twenty minute match. The Dark Patriot has the WWF Title belt, and starts running around the perimeter of the ring with the belt...All of a sudden, apparently a very upset REVERSEFIGURE4 gets up and tackles The Dark Patriot. McMahon started to go nuts on commentary because a fan attacked Patriot, live on a Pay Per View. The Patriot was caught off guard, and as a result was the victim of his mask being attempted to get nearlly ripped off of his face....

Ventura" McMahon, I think we're about to find out who's underneath the mask! Reversefigure4's got a stronghold on that mask!"

McMahon" Its...It's...Its...WHAT THE...!!! I DON'T BELIEVE IT!"

Ventura" It's Steve Corino! The King Of Old School! And look! He just knocked out Reversefigure4! And now...He's hugging Jack Victory!"

McMahon" I knew they were friends, but...I never thought...that...."

The crowd bursts into cheers for Corino, but the cheers get lighter when Corino hugs Jack Victory. The apathy turns to hostility when Jerry Lawler & The Rock accompanied by Harvey Wipplemann, get in the ring, and also huge Corino. This is almost a repeat of yesterday's WWF Worldwide. Oddly enough...it makes sense...

Ventura" McMahon! This looks planned! These three men helped each other last night! I don't believe it! Well...I do! But I don't!"

McMahon" What the hell is going on here! Steve Corino is our new WWF Champion? We've got to get someone down there! Where's the voice of Monday Night Raw, Joey STyles?"

Overall: 88

Crowd: 92

Match: 81

There is a huge 'Corino Sux' chant, now as he shakes hands with The Rock and Jerry Lawler. The three hold up their hands in victory as Jack Victory & Harvy Wippleman stand together on the other side of the ring. Joey Styles comes dashing down the isle--a small 'Oh My Gawd' chant starts, but the crowd is too hot at The New WWF World Champion.

Styles" Mr. STeve Corino! Mr. 'I'm going to become an announcer again! You have alot of explaining to do! What the hell is all of this about?!"

Corino" Styles!!!!!!! You see, the three people that stand before you all have something in common! We've been discriminated against by the WWF! For different reasons...but still--Discrimination is Discrimination!! As they told you, Jerry Lawler and Don Muraco, because they are Products of The Old School! They don't fly all over the ring like freaking monkeys, like The Blue Blazer & The Lightning Kid! They don't have to fill up thier stomach with beer, just to get the fans on thier side! They do things the old fashioned way! Rough, tough, efficient wrestling!"

Styles" Now, hold on, Corino! You may say what you want about that, but how have you been discriminated against? I don't get it!"

Corino" Oh, you see Styles, it's a different type of discrimination! You've seen it over and over again! Because--I'm a lightweight! And I don't throw myself all over the ring for these stupid fans! I don't hope off of chairs like Sabu--I don't fly through the air like The Blue Blazer! I don't hang upsidedown off of a turnbuckle like Bret Hart! I don't roll around the ring and run around like Max Moon! I do things the old fashioned way! I wrestle! Just like these two men that surround me. "

Styles" And what about, Jack Victory and Harvey Wipplemann! How do they fit in the picture!"

Corino" Styles, you fool! Victory and Harvey fit into any picture! They've been around the business long enough that they don't need a 'picture' to fit into! As our advisors they will help us get what we want! And when I say Us...I mean, The Rock--Pound for Pound, the most solidly built wrestler in the WWF Today; Jerry 'The King' Lawler--A Memphis and WWF Legend; and of course, another King--The King Of Old Skool--Me, Steve Corino, THE NEW WWF WORLD CHAMPION!"

Styles" OH MY--"

Corino (pulls the microphone back to his mouth)" Styles! We are; THE TRIPLE THREAT! Hahahahaha!!!"

Styles" OH....MY.....GAWD...."

**Wrestlemania' 97 went off the air with the Triple Threat posing in the ring, from left to right--Jerry Lawler, WWF Champion Steve Corino, and The Rock. Jack Victory was right behind Corino...and Harvey Wippleman was right behind The Rock......******

Show Quality: 84%

Buy Rate: 1.98

Best Match: Jerry Lawler vs. Sandman vs. Blue Blazer

Worst Match: The Cartel vs. Road Warriors

The Competition

WCW Slamboree

Buy Rate: 2.00

Best Match: Brian Pillman vs. Hulk Hogan

Worst Match: Rowdy Roddy Piper vs. Paul Orndorff

ECA Broadway Bash (Ern Walsh)

Buy Rate: .75

Best Match: Taz vs. Tommy Dreamer

Worst Match: Marty Jannetty vs. George 'The Animal' Steel

GCG Gruelfest (Jim Crockett)

Buy Rate: .50

Best Match: Black Tiger (Eddie Guerro) vs. Mat Borne (Doink)

Worst Match: Giant Gonzales vs. STeve McMichael

[The Quasi Juice]

I don't get it. Corino is the new WWF Champion?

But he wasn't even in the Triple Threat match....

Confused :blink:

[bretter_person]

I don't get it. Corino is the new WWF Champion?

But he wasn't even in the Triple Threat match....

Confused :blink:

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[The Quasi Juice]

ooooh, now I get it

I know it wouldn't be original but I've always been wondering why you never used 'The Rock' Rocky Maivia or Steve Austin. They are great wrestlers, they have everything a wrestlers needs.

[Stevie Idol]

Because Javert has no need to use them with the talent he has now?

Great PPV Jav, and honestly, I forgot that Corino was the Dark Patriot, even though I read awhile ago. When he was introduced as annoucer, it all came back to me though.

Now, get to next years WM and we will all be happy.

[Hewey]

Great PPV Javert, I would have never guessed Corino as the Dark Patriot. His group with the Rock and Lawler sounds good, I was surprised to see Lief Cassidy pick up the win, But that's awesome, Since Snow is a favorite of mine. I hope you push him when your diary does continue. I'm digging Lee as Undertaker, Whatever happened to Callous? I don't remember reading what happened to him, Did he go to WCW?

[The Quasi Juice]

Callous got fired...right? It's in here somewhere.

He dropped him and Brian Lee became the Undertaker.

I remember Corino being the Dark Patriot too after I read this show. I would mark for another Max Moon WWF World Title run though

[Stevie Idol]

Callous was changed back into "Mean" Mark Callous soon after the diary first happened, and then eventually was fired, and went to WCW.

[Silent C]

Because Javert has no need to use [Rock and Austin] with the talent he has now?

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[ChuBalso]

You guys rock. How could I have even thought of not continuing this diary?

All questions have been answered to their fullest..just a bit on Mark Callous. Yea, we got rid of him, an d he's actually been in WCW since '93. And, he has remained a midcarder (Under WCW's Berzerker main eventer [THANKS TO US!], and upper carders Great Muta, Brian Pillman, Stunning Steve Austin, and Dustin Rhodes)

Edited December 17, 2004 by Javert

[ChuBalso]

Only __ Days until Series '97...

WWF PHAT TV

Channel: Sky One

April, 2nd 1997

Venue: Lilotima Arena, Philadelphia - PA

Announcing Team: Eric Bischoff & James E. Cornette

Referee Team: Bill Alfonso, Dave Hebner, Billy Silverman, Jimmy Korderas, Joey Marella, John Finnegan

Eric Bischoff opened the show, with showing highlights of the old PHAT TV when it was on UPN, in 1993. Looks like they didn't waste any time in giving Eric Bischoff a lead announcing role that he had in WCW. Suddenly PRIDE'S music hit, and out came James E. Cornette; he introduced himself as the colour commentator for PHAT TV. After shouting at Bischoff, Sean Mooney was in the ring, about to conduct an interview...

-Pritchard Blames President Dangerously For Corino winning the WWF Title-

Mooney" Hello, everyone, I'm Sean Mooney, and welcome to the returing WWF PHAT TV!, on Sky TV. That's right now, England gets WWF Action each and every week! AT this time, I'd like to bring out the man, who many blame for Steve Corino practically stealing the WWF World Title! Ladies and gentlemen; the manager of Former, WWF Tag Team Champions, The Cartel--and the manager of the Pritchard Exchange--Bruce Pritchard!"

**Prtichard comes out with the Tag Team Champions, The Cartel. Barry Horowitz is wearing his new shirt that reads; "Look Mom, I'm a Champion!", thank's to their Wrestlemania Tag Team Title win. Loud 'Pritchard Sux' chant as he stares down Mooney...

Mooney" As we all know, STeve Corino, is the WWF World Champion, after he pulled a fast one over the entire WWF, and forming the Triple Threat in the process. Some blame you, & The Real Dark Patriot-Doug Gilbert on this, for playing mind games with Bret Hart! If you and Gilbert didn't carry on in this whole charade--"

Pritchard" Shut up, Mooney! The person to blame here is...is...President Paulie Dangerously!!" (Mooney acts shocked, poorly)

Mooney" President Paulie?! The same Paulie Dangerously that co-managed THE CARTEL with you about one year ago?"

Pritchard" Do you know any other Paulie Dangerously's, you idiot! Of course! You see, if HE didn't screw with Steve Corino, Jerry Lawler, and The Rock's careers, none of this would've happened! They would've minded their business, The Dark Patriot would've been WWF World Champion! But Nooooooo! Paulie has to waive around his power, toying with people's careers! Toying with legends' careers! Toying with--"

**Suddenly, The Old Eastern Championship Wrestling Music begins to play on the PA system. Fans at home don't recognise this--but the live arena pops instantly, as this is the music of their now defunct, ECW, once headed by Tod Gordon & Paulie, before they were bought out by the WWF.

Mooney" President Paulie, holy ECW!"

Dangerously (Huge ECW Chant, Heyman and Pritchard stand nose to nose, as Sean Mooney holds the microphone in between the two. The crowd is hot, hot, hot!)" First of all, Pritchard, let me remind you, that when you were acting like an idiot as a pompous preacher named Brother Love, I was tearing down the roof of the ECW Arena, just about 20 minutes from here! (Cheap [huge] pop) Now, as far as you saying I'm to blame?. I'm to blame? Me? Like hell I am!!! It's because of your bonedhead mindgames with Bret Hart that led to this! You see, I know Steve Corino! I know what a sleazball Jerry Lawler really is! And I know how The Rock, Jerry Lawler, Steve Corino, and thier 'assoicaites', Jack Victory and Havery Wipplemann operate!" And, this is what I was afraid of! I wasn't 'screwing' with anyone's careers! I just didn't want more people like you controlling the federation! " (Crowd Cheers)

Pritchard" Ha! Mind games!? I don't know what you're talking about! You have no proof that Doug Gilbert is The Dark Patriot!"

Paulie" OH.....I do! Take alook at the Titan Tron, Bruce Pritch--I mean,Brother Love!"

** Suddenley, a 'hidden camera' called WWFPD, curteously of WWFPD--The Big Bossman & Officer Knobb's hidden camera. We see Dangerous Doug Gilbert in the locker room Men's Room, wearing the Dark Patriot Jacket and shirt, about to put on his final article of clothing--his mask. Big pop from the crowd. Huge 'Paulie' chant as Bruce Pritchard angrily marches back to the locker room. Just as Paul is about to say something a familiar voice is heard via a house mic, followed by the ring music of *'Eye Of The Tiger*

Steve Corino" Contratulations Detective Dangerously! Now, how do you intend to solve the case, of The Triple Threat!" *Eye Of The Tiger Plays, as The New WWF Champion Steve Corino comes to the ring with Jerry 'The King' Lawler, and The Rock Don Muraco. They are accompanied by Jack Victory & Harvey Wipplemann.... 97%

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

Steve Corino, Jerry Lawler, and The Rock surround President Paulie Dangerously. Sean Mooney darts out of the ring. Corino is wearing his WWF Title around his waist

Corino" No one saw it coming! No one saw, the King Of Old School, The King Of Wrestling, and The Rock forming the Triple Threat! No one saw the Lords Of Old School coming together and forming the most effective team of Wrestlers since wrestling itself! What a great plan! Paulie, we are all tired of being discriminated against! The Rock & Jerry Lawler, and I--We were all discriminated against, because we're all Old School WRestlers! Me--because I don't weigh 400 pounds, and I don't fly around the ring like some of these lunatics out here! Jerry Lawler and The Rock--because they refuse to change themselves to appeal to these stupid fans! You don't see us drinking beer do you! You don't see us running around the ring claiming to be from the Moon! YOu don't here Jerry Lawler claiming to be a Blue Blazing SuperHero, and you don't--"

Dangeroulsy" SHUT UP!!! (big pop) Corino, I've had just about enough! I heard that at Wrestlemania!! Let me remind you who's still in charge here! Lawler--tonight, you will have to fulfill you're contractual obligations, and tonight you'll be teaming with The Sandman against The Blue Blazer & Pretty Paul Roma! And you, 'Rock'! 'Rocky'! 'The Rock'! Tonight, you'll go one on one with Curt Hennig!. And one final thing, Pritchard! Tonight, you're gonna hit the ring! Against, the very man who you indeed had fooled with this whole Dark Patriot-Gilbert Thing...ME!!!!! For years, I've kept ECW above water, and dammit, I'll be damned If I'll let the likes of YOU THREE ruin the WWF while I'm in charge!"

88%

**Big 'Paulie' chant as we go into a commercial break. Nice way of turning Heyman face. In his hometown--and plus, the fans would never cheer Pritchard. Good person to pick to turn on Heyman. Wow. Very Smooth. Dangerously was pumped up. But him Wrestling? It better mean something....

-ADVERTS-

Shaggy 2 Dope d. The Lightning Kid- GWF Light Heavyweight Title

Oddly enough, Shaggy 2 Dope doesn't make such a bad light Heavyweight champion. Lightning Kid carrie the match with martials arts on both offense and defense hiding Shaggy 2 Dope's small wrestling repitoire. 2 Dope got the cheating television win, when Violent J hit Lightning Kid off the rope from the outside with the GWF Title.

Overall: 82

Crowd: 82

Match: 83

The GWF Lightweight title has gained in image.

We goto the back where The Finnish Nightmare is throwing around everything in his path. He is especially upset since he was screwed out of the I-C title by The Rock at Wrestlemania. He keeps yelling 'Jarrett! Get over here! Where are you!' He sees Jarrett's locker room, the door is halfway open. All of a sudden, a man wearing a suit, suspenders, and bowtie attacks Halme from behind with a chair. Jeff Jarrett, I-C Champion is yelling for the man to continue his attack. The man snaps the chicken wing onto Halme. Finally, once the attack is over, a closer look, the man is revealed to be Mr. Bob Backlund. It looks like Jarrett has a new 'friend'; Bob Backlund! Backlund kept yelling, This is our country Finnish boy! Our country, our title!Crowd gave Backlund a respectable return pop. Backlund, at 45, can still deliver the strong segments. 90%

Bob Backlund's turn was completed, and he is now a heel. Bob Backlund gained overness from this turn. Bob Backlund gained overness from this segment.

-ADVERTS-

Carl Oulette d. Johnny Ace

Oulett scored the pin after he suprised Johnny Ace with a cannon ball, at 9:44. After the match, Stan Hansen chased Oulette out of the ring, for his partner, Johnny Ace.

Overall: 73

Crowd: 76

Match: 69

-The Cartel Defeats The Road Warriors-

The Cartel d. The Road Warriors - WWF Tag Team Titles

After the match Jimmy Hart led The Dream Team to the ring in an attack on the Road Warriors. Brutus Beefcake cut off the hair of Road Warrior Taylor, or at least tried. Hawk vowed to get those titles back, and revenge, on the Dream Team. But first, they wanted to 'train' for a rematch at the Tag Team Titles. This should be good.

Overall: 64

Crowd: 71

Match: 47

Alex Porteau gained overness from this feud ending. Barry Horowitz gained overness from this feud ending. Road Warrior Hawk gained overness from this feud ending. Road Warrior Taylor gained overness from this feud ending. .

-ADVERTS-

Don Muraco d. Curt Hennig

Clothesline and bodyslam city from Muraco. Muraco had a flag, The Triple Threat Logo--and what that was, was simply the old WWF ' What the World Is Watching logo. Hennig tried to carry this match, but Muraco did nothing on the mat. Crowd is really hot into Muraco's heel turn, so it didn't matter. Loud 'The Rock Sucks' chants while Harvy Wipplemann, & Jack Victory jawed with fans outside the ring. Finals came with The Rock's patented power slam.

Overall: 80

Crowd: 86

Match: 67

At this point, they briefly showed Paulie Dangerously working out by himself in the locker room. Whatever happened to his friend, Sabu? 86%

-ADVERTS-

The Undertaker & The Dark Patriot d. Max Moon & Bret Hart

Good match here. Fans were chantin Gilbert at DArk Patriot, which is a nice little tradition that they've added to WWF History. Bret Hart and Max Moon took quick tags in and out, trying to get down to the Undertaker. Dark Patriot tagged in and got manhandled for a while. After a short come back, Dark Patriot tagged out to The Undertaker who nailed Max Moon, with the tombstone, again.

Overall: 83

Crowd: 90

Match: 70

Bret Hart gained overness from this feud ending. Max Moon gained overness from this feud ending.

-ADVERTS-

The Sandman & Jerry Lawler d. 'Pretty' Paul Roma & The Blue Blazer

I was tired of watching Sandman chase around Tammy Sytch. Glad to see this feud end. Jerry Lawler didn't wrestle for most of the match...after the match, The Rock & Steve Corino attacked The Sandman, after he won the match. Steve Corino kept mocking The Sandman Drinking while Jerry Lawler and The Rockp put the boots to The Sandman. Steve Corino shouted with the mic, 'This is just the beginning of the Triple Threat Era!! This feud is going to be very interesting. I wonder who's going to step up, and lead the attack against The Triple Threat? Will Bret Hart begin chasing his title with the rest of the Canadian Foundation, in what would essential be a three on three feud. Hart, Rougeau, Oulette, vs. Corino, Lawler, Rock...Or would guys like Halme, Blazer, or Roma get involved? This was going to be an interesting month. Finally they were 'kicked out of the building' by security. Crowd was into the Triple Threat big time.

Overall: 83

Crowd: 91

Match: 66

The Sandman gained overness from this feud ending. Pretty Paul Roma gained overness from this feud ending.

-ADVERTS-

-Sabu saves The WWF President-

Paulie Dangerously d. Bruce Pritchard

Well I guess this is what happens when you part of the booking team. Ya put yourselves in the Main Event. Awful, Awful match. But it didn't matter. One punch from Paul had the crowd on their feet in an uproar. Heavy interference from Pritchard Exchange members, but that was stopped by Sabu for the whole match, who joined the match, midway into the Dangerously-Pritchard scuffle.. It looks like they're continuing the Sabu/Paulie Dangerously alliance. Good Plan. I'd like to see how this plays out. Look's like Sabu's status has pushed Show went off the air with Paulie holding Sabu's hand up, with much of the crowd chanting 'Sabu'..Michty they be promoting Sabu to feuding beyond the midcard?..Interesting to see now, the new storylines that develop...

Overall: 75

Crowd: 96

Match: 28

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

Show Quality: 78%

TV Rating: ?

Other Shows: ?

Biggest Complaint: Shaggy 2 Dope defeating Lightning Kid.

WWF Worldwide Preview!!

--The Debut of "Diesel"!

--IC Title Match: 'World Class Superstar' Jeff Jarret vs. Curt Hennig

--A Tag Team Battle Royal!!

--And!!!

**The Rock vs. Carl Oulette!!** Are other members of the Triple Threat going to be around. And if so, Bret can't be too far behind!!

--Plus More...ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN!!!!