World Wrestling Federation 1996

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Credit Jack Krauser for the logo

Channel: USA Network

Time Slot: Prime Time

Date: February 24, 1997

Location: Oberhausen, Germany

Attendance: 10,034

Ticket Sales: $401,360

Announcers: Jim Ross and Vince McMahon

Voice Over- The World Wrestling Federation, For over fifty years the revolutionary force in sports entertainment.

Monday Night Raw comes on the air with a video package showing great World Wrestling Federation action. When the video ends, We're taken inside the arena where pyro goes off from the rafters and from the entrance way. We then head over to our announce position where Vince McMahon and Jim Ross are standing by. They are very excited and hype up tonight's big show.

Interview with The Undertaker

Monday Night Raw starts off with the purple lights coming on through out the arena. The crowd are going crazy as the "gong" from the bells toll. The Undertaker's music then plays to another huge ovation from the crowd. The Undertaker walks down to the ramp way slowly before walking up the steel steps and raising his arms to bring back the lights. The Undertaker comes to the ring and is handed a microphone by Howard Finkel and prepares to talk, McMahon mentions the events that happened last week between The Undertaker and Scott Hall.

The Undertaker- Tonight right here in Germany, The creatures of the night and the phenom will step into the ring. Tonight I will take on the British Bulldog. Bulldog, The carnage that is unleashed tonight will serve as a prelude to the carnage that you Scott Hall will be in for at Wrestlemania 13 on March 23rd. Scott Hall, Last week you told the whole world that you were not afraid. You told the whole world that you weren't afraid of what would happen when I got my hands on you. Judging by the way you fled the ring last week, I can say that you're more than afraid. I can say with certainty that you're fearing for more than the WWF Championship. You're fearing for your life and soul. Because when you step inside the ring with me at Wrestlemania 13, It won't be just the World Wrestling Federation Championship that I am going to take, I'm going to take your mind, Body and soul. Scott Hall, You did put me down one, two, three with three chair shots to the head. And you did bust me wide open and make me bleed. And the games have just begun. Because if I was you Scott Hall, I wouldn't drop my guard for one second. I wouldn't turn my back for one split second, Because when he does, I'll be right there. You can't run from me and you can't hide from me. I am everywhere, I am everywhere you are. Just remember that Scott Hall. You got just a few more weeks left with the WWF Championship. And on that night in Chicago, You will know that there is no stopping me. It will be the ultimate battle in which one man will rest in peace. And that man will be you.

The Undertaker's music plays as the purple lights come on. The Undertaker leaves the ring while the announcers hype tonight's main event which will be The Undertaker versus British Bulldog.

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"Hindu Hero" Tiger Ali Singh Vs. Scorpio

Not a smart way to open up a Monday Night Raw, Especially since it's a taped show tonight and since WCW started off Nitro with Road Warriors taking on Demolition, Two very over teams in WCW. The crowd was pretty quiet for this one except when Scorpio pulled off a neat moonsault from the top rope to Tiger all the way to the outside. Tiger controlled this one after sending Scorpio into the steel steps. The announcers ignored most of the match and talked about Wrestlemania 13. Vince said the event has been sold out for weeks and that it's going to feature the best action in the world, Jim Ross said it wouldn't have some dinky cage match like they put on down there in Atlanta. Referring to the Superbrawl main event which had The Giant and Shane Douglas in a steel cage, Which had Lance Storm, Chris Candido, Hulk Hogan, Sting, Randy Savage all run in during the match. Tiger Ali Singh finished Scorpio off with a running knee lift followed by a reverse neck breaker for the three. After the match ended, Tiger stood over Scorpio and began shouting You and the WWF do not respect my culture! You're all sick! You're all crazy! Well, I'm gonna do something about it! Each WWF Superstar is on my hit list!

72, 63, 82 **1\2

Tiger Ali Singh gained overness from this match.

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Which Brother Will Strike First?

Monday Night Raw returns from the commercial break with Bret "The Hitman" Hart walking down to the ring to a huge ovation from the fans. "The Hitman" doesn't waste any time and grabs a microphone. Hart waits for the crowd to quiet down before preparing to talk.

Bret Hart- Last week on this very show I came out here and challenged my brother Owen to a match for the biggest event of all time, Wrestlemania 13. I must admit, My brother and I have had a couple bad years. I thought it ended a long time ago, But Owen could never let go of the past. I tried making peace with him. After all, He's my brother. And I care about him. I always have. Even when we were out there fighting. But like I said, Owen just can't let go of the past. And at Wrestlemania 13 we will once again see Bret Hart versus Owen Hart. The whole world has been waiting for this match up. And I'm hoping that the feud between my brother and myself will finally end at Wrestlemania 13. I just hope that after this is all said and done with my brother and I will patch things up. The Hart family has been through enough. Owen has forced our family to become divided. But all of that can change. Owen, Lets go out there at Wrestlemania 13 and have a wrestling match. May the best man win. Lets just end all of this at Wrestlemania 13. It's time the Hart Family came back together. And...............

The crowd boos as Owen Hart is shown on the big screen. Owen Hart looks to be on the interview set backstage all by himself.

Owen Hart- Pretending to wipe tears from his eyes. Wasn't that lovely? My brother Bret, Trying to bring the family back together. If that isn't the biggest pile of crap I have ever heard in my life! You don't want to try to patch things up. You just want to look like a big hero once again. You want to look like the perfect son once again. While I look like the guy who's ripped the family apart.

Bret Hart- You are the guy who ripped the family apart Owen. Your jealousy and insecurity caused our family to be ripped apart.

Owen Hart- Jealousy? Insecurity? I know you're not talking about me. Because I have never been jealous of you Bret. I think it's the other way around. You could never accept the fact that I was better than you. You've been jealous of me ever since we were kids. I was always better than you at everything we did. I always got our parents attention. And that made you jealous. When you came to the WWF you tried as hard as you could to keep me away from here. But I came to the World Wrestling Federation and you couldn't stand it. I got here with my own talents. And when I started to outshine you, You had to make sure I didn't move up the ladder here. You were jealous of me and everyone knows it. It's your fault for what's happened to the Hart family Bret. And there won't be any making up. I'm heading into Wrestlemania 13 with one thing in my mind. And that is to beat you once again.

Bret Hart- If that's the way you look at it, Fine. I tried to patch things up with you. But it looks like you're not going to want to make things right between us. So we'll fight at Wrestlemania 13. And after I beat you, You will know that I am the better wrestler. That I never tried to hold you back. There's a reason why you've never had as much success as I've had, And here's the truth for you Owen, You're simply not all that great.

Owen Hart- Not all that great huh? You think I'm some sort of a joke? You think I'm not worthy to face you at Wrestlemania 13? Why don't you get your a** back here and see if you can take me on?

Bret Hart- You're joking right? You think I'm going to go out there and beat you down in the backstage area?

Owen Hart- You think you're so much better than me, Lets see if you're really able to out wrestle me out here. No mats, No nothing. Reminds me of the dungeon. Remember the dungeon Bret? How we'd wrestle everyday? Beating the hell out of each other? Show all your little Hitman fans that you can take on your little brother. No weapons, No nothing.

Bret Hart- If that's the way you want it, Then fine!

Bret Hart drops his microphone down and leaves the ring. The camera follows "The Hitman" as he walks up the long ramp way and heads to the back. Bret Hart makes it to the interview area, But there's no sight of Owen Hart. The crowd boos as we go to a split screen and Owen Hart is shown making his way to the ring. Bret Hart sees this since there's a monitor in the interview area. Owen Hart enters the ring and grabs the microphone.

Owen Hart- Did you think I was just going to let you walk back there? Come on, I know if I beat you down backstage, You'd whine and cry about for weeks. No Bret, I'm not going to attack you. I'm not going to try to hurt you. Because I know Wrestlemania 13 is only a few weeks away. I don't need to strike you now. I got all the time in the world. You stay there, Outsmarted by your younger brother. And at Wrestlemania 13, When you're laying down on the canvas looking up at the lights, You'll know that not only am I smarter, But I'm just overall better than you.

Bret Hart watches from the back while Owen Hart stands in the ring with his music playing. Monday Night Raw goes to a commercial break with McMahon saying Owen Hart is one of the most devious wrestlers in the company.

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Sean Waltman Vs. Jerry Lynn

Sean Waltman got a big pop for his return as he hasn't been on TV since the Survivor Series. The announcers explained that Waltman has had a history of neck injuries and that at the Survivor Series he suffered a top rope neck breaker which some people thought might have re injured his neck. Some of that story is true, But in reality, Waltman had a few more nagging injuries to deal with and the WWF didn't want to risk Waltman getting injured, Therefore he got the time off. Waltman was suppose to do a challenge here, With Lynn answering it, But officials thought that there wouldn't be too much time on the show. Lynn is leaving in March, On good terms with the WWF though. The match here was amazing, Probably the best Light Heavyweight match yet. Waltman and Lynn put on a solid thirteen minute bout with plenty of high flying moves and near falls. Lynn seemed to have beat Waltman when he took down Waltman with a tornado DDT, But Waltman was somehow able to kick out. Waltman and Lynn continued having a back and fourth match which ended when Waltman caught Lynn coming off the top with the Six Kick for the three. After the match ended, Waltman looked at the camera and said he was back, And he was taking that Light Heavyweight Championship. Waltman then got up in the announcers faces and did a crotch chop and stuck his tongue out in true Kiss fashion to boos from the fans.

84, 68, 100 ****1\2

The Money Mine Put The Hurting On The Patriot!

Our cameras follow us to the back where The Patriot is shown walking around with a steel chair in hand. The Patriot asks a few enhancement talent where The Money Mine is, And they tell him that they haven't arrived yet. They tell him that they'll more than likely arrive soon and they'll be at the parking lot. The Patriot walks off and we follow him to the parking lot, It doesn't take long for a big white limousine with a dollar sign designed over the front doors to arrive into the parking lot. The Patriot grabs his steel chair and tosses it into the windshield, Making the driver stop. We can hear the members of The Money Mine asking why the car stopped, Simon Diamond puts his head up through the sun roof and sees The Patriot! The Patriot grabs the chair and tosses it at Simon, But he's pulled down! The Patriot climbs up on top of the limo and tries to break in, But he has no luck. The Patriot doesn't see Sycho Sid get out of the car and grab his legs. Sycho Sid pulls down The Patriot and rams The Patriot head first into the window! Duke Droese, Swinger and Diamond get out of the car and join Sid in beating down The Patriot. The Patriot starts putting up a tough fight, Nailing each men with right hands. But Dawn Marie has a metal briefcase and hits The Patriot over the back with it! Sycho Sid grabs The Patriot by the head and rams The Patriot head first through the glass! The members of The Money Mine look at the carnage Sid has done and laugh. Sycho Sid tosses The Patriot into the car and shuts the door. The limo driver gets out of the car and asks what the hell is going on, Sycho Sid shoves him back into the car and tells him to drive that piece of trash to the dump! The Money Mine laugh and enter the arena as we go to a commercial break.

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Simon Diamond gained overness from this segment.

Dawn Marie gained overness from this segment.

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World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championship

Ahmed Johnson Vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin©

The crowd was real hot for this match up, Austin came down to the ring wearing a shirt that read If you have any information on what happened to Al Snow, Call me now! Austin even questioned Howard Finkel before the match began and asked if Howard knew anything. This one begun with Ahmed Johnson tossing around Austin, Beating the holy hell out of the champion after Austin got in his face and started accusing him of injuring Al Snow. The crowd kept booing when Austin would go to the outside and start questioning members of the crowd where they were when Al Snow got injured! Ahmed Johnson got several near falls on Austin and looked to have the title won several times, But as usual, The champion would find a way to regain control of the contest thanks to his dirty tactics. Ahmed Johnson made the comeback and again started beating down Austin. Ahmed Johnson ended up going for a side kick, But Austin ducked and Johnson accidentally took out the referee. While Johnson checked on the referee, Austin went to the outside and grabbed the Intercontinental Championship. Austin hit Johnson with the title from behind and then delivered the Stone Cold Stunner. Austin covered Johnson as the referee came to and counted the three. Austin then took the title and started questioning the referee Mike Chioda! When Mike Chioda said he didn't know anything, Austin had a psychotic look in his eyes and hit Chioda with the WWF Intercontinental Championship! Austin then stared at McMahon and Ross on the outside. Austin went over to them and started questioning them, Threatening to hurt them if they lied to him! After both McMahon and Ross told him they didn't know anything, Austin grabbed a steel chair and kept threatening both men. A bunch of referees ran down from the back and held Austin back while Ross and McMahon ducked under the table. After a couple minutes, Austin took his title and headed to the back. Austin posed on the stage with the title while the announcers called him a mad man.

84, 88, 77 **3/4

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Will Flair Be The One To Stop Nash?

Kevin Nash's music plays to boos from the crowd. Kevin Nash walks down the entrance way in street clothing with a cocky grin on his face. The former WWF Champion enters the ring and does the Jackknife pose as pyro shoots off from the ring posts, Rafters and from behind Nash. After he's done posing, Nash is handed a microphone from Howard Finkel.

Kevin Nash- I came out here tonight to make a challenge. A very special challenge to one of the greatest wrestlers to have ever competed in this sport. To one of the greatest World Champions there has ever been. This man defeated everyone there was to defeat. Except for one man of course, Me! And the man I am talking about is a former fifteen time World Champion. He likes to strut, He likes to yell and "woooooo" alot, You know who I'm talking about. He's the Commissioner of the World Wrestling Federation. He is "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. That's right. I am laying down the challenge for Ric Flair. For Wrestlemania 13! No, You're not dreaming. I am laying down the challenge right here tonight. See, I don't like it when people come around and stick their nose in my business. And the Commissioner has been doing alot of that lately. He's been sticking his nose where it doesn't belong. Here's been walking around like he's the owner of the WWF. I got news for you Flair, You don't make the shots around here. I do! And I know you're like sixty and you're probably gonna retire soon, But there's nothing I'd love to do more than to Jackknife you at Wrestlemania 13 and send your ass into retirement. How about Commissioner? You can't have a Wrestlemania without Kevin Nash, And I know you love the spotlight more than anything. It eats at you when you look at "The Genetic Wonder" destroying people left and right, Because you wish you could do what I do each and every night I'm out there. You're jealous that I held the WWF Championship for almost a year. You're jealous because I am better than you ever were. And I want your ass at Wrestlemania 13. It's time for you to step back into the ring one more time and face me. "The Nature Boy" versus "The Genetic Wonder" at Wrestlemania 13. Lets see if you got enough balls to step into the ring with the greatest............

Ric Flair's music plays to a huge ovation, Cutting off Kevin Nash. The Commissioner walks down the entrance way without his usual happy face, Instead, Flair seems more serious tonight. Flair comes into the ring and is also handed a microphone. Nash just grins while Flair looks on.

Kevin Nash- So, Commissioner, What will it be? Nash versus Flair at Wrestlemania 13? "The Genetic Wonder" against the man who should have retired years ago?

Ric Flair- You think you're so damn special don't you? Calling out the Commissioner of the WWF for a match at the biggest stage of them all? You, A man who's destroyed people left and right want a match with a man who hasn't wrestled in almost a year? I mean, Wow! You are a tough guy Kevin Nash! You're like Mr. Rogers and Bob Sagget rolled into one!

Kevin Nash- I wouldn't be making jokes Commissioner. Because if you wanna make jokes you'll end up like my good pal Gorilla Monsoon. See, You are the Commissioner of the World Wrestling Federation. You're right about that, But I call the shots around here. And I am laying down the challenge for Wrestlemania. Hey, You wanted to be the tough guy and meddle in my business. So what will it be Ric Flair? You and me one on one at Wrestlemania?

Ric Flair- No.

Kevin Nash- Excuse me? Was that a no Flair? Are you scared of facing me? Is that it? I knew it!

Ric Flair- You're right. I said no. I'm not scared of taking you on, In fact, I'd beat your ass all over the ring if I were to get into the ring with you. But there will be no match at Wrestlemania 13. I got nothing left to prove. I am the Commissioner of the Word Wrestling Federation and a damn good one at that. You're nothing more than an asshole pal!

Kevin Nash- Let me get this straight Flair, You come out here and curse at me. Say about how you're gonna beat my ass, Yet you're too much of a chicken to get into the ring with me?

Ric Flair- It's not about being a chicken. I am not afraid of you. But I'm not gonna let you bully me into a match Kevin Nash. When I said I had nothing to prove, I meant it. Now, You can just back off and let me run the WWF like I have been doing for almost one year now, Or you're going to have to make me look for a opponent to face you at Wrestlemania.

Kevin Nash- Oh, I'm gonna have a opponent for Wrestlemania. And it's gonna be the Commissioner himself!

Kevin Nash stares down Flair and boots Flair in the gut! Nash then Jackknifes Ric Flair! The crowd boos as Ric Flair is left laid out! Kevin Nash stands over Ric Flair's body and grabs the microphone.

Kevin Nash- You try to find me a Wrestlemania opponent other than yourself, Then I will go beat the living hell out of that man and then, I'm coming for you Flair!

Nash leaves the ring with his music playing while Flair is left out cold in the center of the ring. McMahon and Ross ask why Flair didn't accept Nash's challenge, Ross says that maybe Flair just doesn't have it in him to wrestle a match with Nash.

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Kevin Nash gained overness from this segment.

Ric Flair gained overness from this segment.

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Ken Shamrock, Brian Adams and Brian Lee Vs. Chris Benoit, Brian Pillman and Goldust with Marlena

A solid six men tag team match up here, Goldust spent most of the match running away from Shamrock and avoiding "The World's Most Dangerous Man" at all costs. Benoit and Pillman wrestled with alot of intensity here, Which the announcers pointed out due to them thinking they've been screwed by the WWF. Brian Lee was isolated here with Benoit and Pillman continuing to show their vicious side. Goldust would come into the ring and taunt Shamrock, By rubbing himself and blowing kisses to Shamrock. Shamrock, Like a stupid beast, Would try to come into the ring, Allowing Lee to get triple teamed while Adams tried to restrain Shamrock. When Shamrock finally got tagged, It was him and Goldust. Shamrock came into the ring and cleaned house. Giving Benoit and Pillman martial arts kicks and going right after Goldust. Lee and Adams fought Benoit and Pillman on the outside while Shamrock took on Goldust in the ring. Ken Shamrock had been dominating Goldust and delivered a huge belly to belly suplex. Shamrock called for the Ankle Lock, But Marlena got up on the apron and distracted the referee and Shamrock. Goldust then hit Shamrock with a low blow and rolled up Shamrock with a hand full of tights for the win! Goldust tried to kiss Shamrock after the match ended, But Lee and Adams made the save. Goldust, Marlena, Benoit and Pillman fled to the back while a very angry Shamrock got up to his feet and made threats to Goldust.

83, 84, 84 ***1\4

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Cactus Jack Draws First Blood, What Will Happen At Wrestlemania?

Cactus Jack makes his way down to the ring to boos from the crowd as we return from the commercial break. Cactus Jack comes into the ring and grabs a microphone. The fans boo and chant "HBK" while Jack tries to talk.

Cactus Jack- Last week Shawn Michaels challenged me to a match at the biggest event of them all. Shawn Michaels challenged me to a match at Wrestlemania 13. First of all, Who the hell does Shawn Michaels think he is? Challenging me? And he also says I will know what hardcore is come Wrestlemania 13. Does he think he's scaring me with this? Does he think his threats for Wrestlemania 13 will make me be scared of him? See, What he doesn't realize is that I'm just not anybody. I'm a man who likes pain. I'm a man who enjoys feeling pain and a man who loves experiencing pain. And you made an even bigger mistake when you let me pick the type of match we'd fight in at Wrestlemania 13. Because I still haven't been able to come up with a match so violent, So dangerous, And yet so fun for us to compete in at Wrestlemania 13. And each and everyday where I'm out, Where I'm walking around the malls, Restaurants, I get these little kids going up to me asking me why I am so violent. Why would I want to hurt Shawn Michaels? Why would I want to make the Kliq die? "Why would the bad man hurt Shawn mommy?" That's what they all said! That's what they all said to me! Why? Why? Why? Why? Do you people really need to know why? Are you really that damn stupid? Shawn Michaels is nothing more than a liar. A prima donna. You people don't know him the way I know him. I've seen screw people over and over again. He's not what he says he is. He's not a nice guy. He's not a friendly guy either. When he met me, You know what he said? He said "why are you here?" That's what he said to me. Shawn Michaels didn't want me here. He didn't think I could make it here in the World Wrestling Federation. I tried and I tried to get his approval and the approval of all you fans, But nothing I did was ever good enough was it? No, It wasn't. It didn't matter when I took out The Undertaker week after week, No one respected me. When I beat him at SummerSlam, No one cared. They just wanted to see the bad Cactus Jack get his head bashed in with a steel chair by The Undertaker. Shawn Michaels, I hope you are ready for the hell I come up with. I hope you are ready for whatever match I come up with for us to face each other in at Wrestlemania 13. And remember, You got yourself into this. Everyone seems to think that you're the favorite just because last year was your year, But how wrong are they gonna be when I defeat you at Wrestlemania 13. How are all of your fans, The Kliq going to react when Shawn Michaels is down on the canvas beaten and bloodied? See, It's about more than picking up a win now, It's more than just beating you, It's about making sure that Shawn Michaels and the Kliq don't leave Wrestlemania 13. They say Chicago is the most violent city in America, I hope that's true. Because the carnage they see this year at Wrestlemania 13, Will live with each and every fan forever! And then, I................

Shawn Michaels' music plays interrupting Cactus Jack. The crowd goes crazy as the "Heart Break Kid" makes his way down the entrance way. Shawn Michaels enters the ring and grabs a microphone. Michaels and Cactus Jack get face to face with the fans chanting "HBK".

Shawn Michaels- Cactus, Cactus, Cactus, I take it my friend that you have not come up with a stipulation for our Wrestlemania match have you? Mr. Extreme himself can't even come up with a match in which according to him, Will be the last match the "Heart Break Kid" ever wrestles in. I guess all those chair shots to the head have taken their affect on ya? See, I give you seven days to come up with something some extreme, So hardcore that it'll make Wrestlemania history, And what do you come up with? Nothing! Maybe you're afraid of what's gonna happen at Wrestlemania when you have to step into the ring with me. Because lets face it, Chances are that I'm gonna walk all over you at Wrestlemania 13!

Cactus Jack- Is that so? Remember what happened last week? Huh? Remember me getting hit with a chair, Busted open and laughing? When I hit you with a chair last week, You went down. But I stood up and laughed. I bled and I laughed about it. How sick do you think you're gonna have to be the get the job done at Wrestlemania 13?

Shawn Michaels- I'll do whatever it takes. I'll hit you with a steel chair time and time again Cactus Jack. I'll bash your head in time and time again until you bleed, Until the whole canvas is dripping with your blood. One man will leave Wrestlemania 13 as the victor and that man will be me. There is no way you will defeat me at Wrestlemania 13. Last year I became the WWF Champion at Wrestlemania. It was all about glory last year. This year, It's about seeing who the baddest man in the WWF is. Who is Mr. Extreme around here? Everyone says that Cactus Jack is the baddest and the most extreme guy in the WWF. That's fine with me, Because at Wrestlemania 13 everyone will be saying how the "Heart Break Kid" not only defeated Cactus Jack, But how he survived it! People think that I am all talk, But they'll find out that I can be just as hardcore as the next guy.

Cactus Jack- The only thing I see when I look at you is come Wrestlemania 13, You will be the guy who's standing across the corner from me, You will be the guy who I will go through and beat down until there is no life left in you or the Kliq. You will bleed for me Shawn Michaels. You will pay for all your crimes. And after I' done ridding the World Wrestling Federation of Shawn Michaels, I will go and become the World Wrestling Federation Champion. Because it's my destiny Shawn Michaels. And you can't stop me. It's my destiny to get rid of you and it's my destiny to become the WWF Champion. And nobody is going to stop me.

Shawn Michaels- One man will stop you Cactus Jack. And that man is me. You can have your twisted little destinies and your little mind games all you want, But nobody buys your sympathy act. All you want is everyone to feel sorry for you. I don't feel sorry for you, And neither does anyone of these fans! And they won't feel sorry for you after I beat the living hell out of you at Wrestlemania 13! You're nothing more than a............

Michaels gets interrupted by a right hand to the face from Jack, Who looks enraged from the comments made by Michaels! Jack follows up and starts pummeling Michaels. Jack backs Michaels into the corner and seems to have the advantage, Until Michaels battles back with right hands to Jack's face! Michaels comes out of the corner with right hands to Jack. Michaels kicks Jack in the gut and goes for a irish whip, But Jack counters. Michaels comes off the ropes and delivers the flying forearm shot to Jack! Michaels nips up! Cactus Jack gets back up and Michaels hits him with right hands. Shawn Michaels grabs Jack and tosses Jack right over the top rope to the outside! Shawn Michaels goes for a pescado, But Jack moves out of the way and Michaels hits the floor! Jack shoves the time keeper aside and grabs a steel chair! Shawn Michaels stands up and gets plastered with a huge shot right to the head! Shawn Michaels goes down and the camera shows that Michaels is busted open! Unlike Jack, Michaels did not get up from a chair shot! He's out! Cactus Jack kneels down in front of Michaels and looks at the bloodied Michaels and grabs the chair. Jack screams that the road to Wrestlemania 13 will be a very violent one for Shawn Michaels. And that next week, He'd reveal what type of match they'd face each other in at Wrestlemania 13. Cactus Jack drops down the chair and heads to the back while Road Agents and Referees come running down from the back to check on Shawn Michaels. McMahon and Ross again talk about how Shawn Michaels might be in trouble at Wrestlemania 13, Due to the violent actions of Cactus Jack. Vince McMahon questions if Michaels has any idea what he's gotten himself in for at Wrestlemania 13.

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News About The Number One Contenders Spot For The WWF Intercontinental Championship

We're taken to the back where Marissa Mazzola is shown standing by with Rick Martel.

Marissa Mazzola- Rick Martel, Tonight we got word regarding Wrestlemania 13 and the Intercontinental Championship match. It seems that if Al Snow isn't at one hundred percent for Wrestlemania 13 on that night that he takes on "Stone Cold" Steve Austin for the title, Then you'll get put into the match instead of Al Snow due to his injuries. This seems like quite the lucky break for you doesn't it?

Rick Martel- I wouldn't call it lucky. What happened to Al Snow is horrible. He's a competitor who got beat down in a parking lot. Wrestlemania 13 was suppose to be his big night, And now thanks to someone, He might not be able to wrestle at all come Wrestlemania 13. And I am glad with the WWF officials picking me as a replacement, But I don't feel right taking Al Snow's place. I know he won the match last week thanks to Austin getting involved, But it's his title shot. I hope........

Hunter Hearst Helmsley is shown standing behind Martel and Marissa. They turn around and see the former Intercontinental Champion standing behind them.

Rick Martel- What do you want?

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- What do I want? First of all, I want you to stop lying about not wanting this shot. You're a liar Martel. You want this title shot at Wrestlemania 13 and don't lie about it. In fact, I think that you're the one who took out Al Snow.

Rick Martel- Me? Why would I take out Al Snow?

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- Lets see, He pinned you last week. He's the reason you weren't gonna go to Wrestlemania 13. And that ate you up didn't it? I know how everyone loves to talk about how much you worked hard to come back to the ring and how much you worked hard to do this and to do that, But I know it ate you up not being able to go to Wrestlemania. So here's what I think happened. You saw Al Snow getting ready to leave, You jumped him from behind and tried to make sure Al Snow never came back! You should be fired and the title shot should go to me! Putting out a good man like Al Snow for your selfish motives, What a shame! You're nothing more than an opportunist. Al Snow did not deserve what happened to him, It makes me sick to even look at you.

Rick Martel- You got it all figured out don't you?

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- You're darn right I do.

Rick Martel- Well, Lets see. First, I wasn't there last week. I was at home in Montreal. And secondly, If I needed to beat the hell out of Al Snow, I'd do it in the ring instead of beating him down in a parking lot. And lets see, You want the title shot now? Gee, Hunter wants the title shot. I know you're loaded, Maybe it was you who took out Al Snow. Or if it wasn't you, You paid someone off. You never got over losing the title and I think you'd do anything to get the title back. Including taking out Al Snow. But your plan didn't work did it? Because if Al Snow doesn't go to Wrestlemania 13, I'm going in his place. And if we suddenly find me laid out somewhere, We'll know who did it. Won't we?

Rick Martel pats Helmsley over the back and walks off.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- He did it, I know he did it. And now he's gonna get rewarded for it? I don't think so!

Helmsley leaves as well and we're left with Marissa.

Marissa Mazzola- Who was the one that attacked Al Snow? Rick Martel? Hunter Hearst Helmsley? Who did it? We could find out very soon, But coming up next, The Undertaker meets the British Bulldog in the main event!

78

Rick Martel lost overness from this segment.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

WWF Slam Of The Week- British Bulldog puts "The Anvil" away with the Running Powerslam. (RAW Saturday Night 2/22/97)

The Undertaker Vs. British Bulldog

The crowd was actually fifty/fifty here, With the announcers explaining it due to Bulldog being from Europe and all. Bulldog and Undertaker started this one off with a test of strength which was won by Bulldog. But Bulldog got too cocky and started taunting the phenom, Which ended up getting him a ass kicking. The Undertaker was dominant and tossed Bulldog around the ring a few times. The Undertaker even tossed Bulldog into the corner and drilled Bulldog with right hands to the face several times. They went to the outside where The Undertaker send Bulldog into the steel steps and then did a variation of the walk on the ropes. Bulldog took control of this one after sending the deadman into the steel steps. Bulldog controlled the Undertaker in the ring by applying a long chinlock and then using his stalling vertical suplex and plenty of kicks and punches to the deadman in the corner. Bulldog kept Undertaker down and looked to finish the former WWF Champion with the Running Powerslam, But Undertaker slipped out of it and caught Davey Boy Smith with a flying DDT. Undertaker soon made the comeback and hit Bulldog with his trademark moves. Undertaker finished Bulldog off with the Choke Slam and then the Tombstone for the win to a huge ovation from the fans. After the match ended, The Undertaker did his kneeling down pose as his purple lights came on. The crowd then booed as Scott Hall came running down from the back with a steel chair like a mad man! Hall entered the ring, And quickly got the chair booted right in his face by The Undertaker! Before The Undertaker could finish off the WWF Champion, Hall rolled to the outside of the ring. Just like last week, The Undertaker stood tall holding a steel chair while Scott Hall headed to the back. Monday Night Raw went off the air with Undertaker doing the belt around the waist motion while Hall looked on from the top of the stage, Looking scared for more than the title.

90, 93, 84 ***1\2

Overall Rating- 85

TV Rating- 7.59

Competition

Monday Nitro

TV Rating- 6.48

Attendance- 7,033

Ticket Sales- $281,320

Notes

"Tiger Ali Singh and Scorpio work pretty well together due to their similar styles." -Pat Patterson

"Steve Austin and Ahmed Johnson didn't 'click' in their match, maybe due to their mismatched skills causing their styles not to gel?" -Pat Patterson

"I think i should be higher up the card." -Chris Benoit

"I think i should be higher up the card." -Brian Pillman

"I think i should be higher up the card." -British Bulldog

"Our ratings battle with Monday Nitro is so close that neither show is gaining a clear advantage!" -Sophie

[Hewey]

Credit Jack Krauser for the logo

Channel: UPN

Time Slot: Prime Time

Date: February 28, 1997

Location: Bayreuth, Germany

Attendance: 10,006

Ticket Sales: $400,240

Announcers: Jonathan Coachman and Jerry Lawler

Voice Over- The World Wrestling Federation, For over fifty years the revolutionary force in sports entertainment.

Friday Night Mayhem comes on the air with a video package showing great World Wrestling Federation action. When the video ends, We're taken inside the arena where pyro goes off from the rafters and from the entrance way. We then head over to our announce position where Jonathan Coachman and Jerry Lawler are standing by. They are very excited and hype up tonight's big show.

Interview with Scott Hall

We quickly cut to the back where the World Wrestling Federation Champion, Scott Hall is standing by.

Scott Hall- Hey yo............. crowd boos I came to the arena tonight here in Germany, And some big goof backstage comes up to me when I arrive and helps me with my bags. Well, I told him to help me with my bags. And on the way to the locker room, The idiot asks "So Mr. Hall, Are you gonna try to confront Undertaker? After what happened on Monday night, Are you sure that's the smartest thing to do?" After I kicked his ass and tossed him out of the locker room, I told him to tell the deadman that I don't fear nobody. Look at this Undertaker. Scott Hall raises the title high in the air. This is what it's all about. You might claim that this is some kind of big battle or whatever, But the only thing that I'm interested in is this. The WWF Championship. Hall puts the WWF Championship over his shoulder and pauses for a second. Hall then has a serious look on his face. Do you really think I'm scared of you? You're treating me like I'm a wild animal out in the woods. You're cornering me, And remember that a animal is most deadly when it's cornered. Everyone thinks Scott Hall is dead meat at Wrestlemania 13, But just remember that I pinned you at In Your House. And I'll do it again.

Scott Hall shoves the camera man down as he go back to the arena.

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Can Owen Outsmart Bret Twice?

Owen Hart's music plays to boos from the fans as Owen Hart walks down to the ring. Coachman recaps the events of last Monday night, As Owen Hart outsmarted his brother Bret. Owen Hart grabs the microphone from Howard Finkel and looks at the crowd while they boo him.

Owen Hart- The question of the week is why I avoided a confrontation with my brother Bret. Why did I outsmart him? Well, It's not really all that hard to outsmart my brother Bret. I been doing it all my life. Bret, Did you think I was dumb enough to let you just have your way with me backstage? Who knows what you would have tried to do to me? For all know you could have had a weapon with you so you could take me out before Wrestlemania 13. I know you're probably scared of having to wrestle me. Since just three years ago I defeated you at Wrestlemania and proved to the world that Owen Hart was just as good as his brother. On March 23rd the whole world will see two brothers wrestle. And it's going to be the superior brother, The better brother, Me. I'm coming out on top. All these years I been held back. And I know why, It doesn't matter that I beat Bret. As long as Bret is still in the WWF, I will never get my chance. After Wrestlemania 13 is done with, My brother will realize that his time has passed and it's time for him to go. And that's what's going to happen at Wrestlemania 13. Bret Hart will realize that he's a thing of the past and Owen Hart is the future. And all you people will have to realize that.

Bret Hart is shown on the big screen to a huge ovation from the fans. Owen Hart just looks annoyed as he stares at his brother. Bret, Much like his brother was this Monday night, Looks to be on the interview set all by himself.

Owen Hart- Look at this, You can't even stand to let me do a interview. Is that how much attention you want Bret?

Bret Hart- You interrupted me on Monday Night Raw, Now it's my time to interrupt you Owen. I'm not going to give a big speech or anything. I am standing right here. And unlike you, That's where I'm going to stand. So, Come on down here and lets have ourselves a little wrestling challenge right here in the back.

Owen Hart- You think you can outsmart me? I know once I go there, You're going to sneak up on me with a weapon or something. Because we all know you're scared of facing me at Wrestlemania. I'm standing right here in this ring and that's the end of that.

Bret Hart- I promise you that there's no weapons, Just a little wrestling. Like we did in the dungeon. Come on Owen, Do it for all three of your fans. Prove to everyone that you belong on the top of the WWF. Come back here, No mats, No nothing.

Owen Hart- I don't trust you Bret. I'm staying right here.

Bret Hart- If that's the way you wanna do it, I guess I'll just have to come on out there and show everyone a little wrestling lesson.

Owen Hart- Come on down here then, I'll give you the worst beating of your life!

The big screen fades while the crowd cheers. Owen Hart seems nervous and goes to the outside. Owen Hart grabs a steel chair and enters the ring with it. Bret Hart's music plays to a huge ovation from the fans while Owen looks at the entrance way. While Owen continues looking on top of the stage, The fans go crazy as Bret Hart comes out through the crowd and enters the ring. Bret Hart stands behind Owen, Who drops the chair down and drops the microphone. Owen Hart still hasn't turned around and has no idea Bret Hart is standing behind him.

Owen Hart- Just like I thought, He's too scared to come on out here. I bet he'll try to chicken out at Wrestlemania 13 as well. Bret, Just so you know, I won't take it easy on you at Wrestlemania 13.My goal is to defeat you and run you out of the WWF. And after that, There will only be one Hart in the WWF and that's going to be me!

Owen Hart drops the microphone down and turns around, Seeing Bret! Owen's slick cocky look disappears from his face as "The Hitman" kicks Owen in the gut! Bret grabs Owen and tosses Owen right over the top rope, Sending Owen to the outside! Bret Hart stands in the ring and dares Owen to come back inside, But Owen stands on the outside and points at Bret. Owen heads to the back, Gaining huge heat from this crowd. Friday Night Mayhem goes to a commercial break with Coachman saying that maybe Owen wasn't as smart as he thinks he is.

93

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Steve Austin Vs. "The Wildman" Marc Mero with Sable

Austin again came down to the ring with his Al Snow T-Shirt. The match took awhile to start as Austin went to the outside and started questioning several fans. Austin then went over to Sable and started to question her, Resulting in Mero diving over the ropes onto Austin. Mero beat Austin down on the outside and had the advantage as the match came back into the ring. Austin was able to gain the advantage as he usually does, By cheating his ass off. Austin worked over Mero's legs and late in the match he applied a Texas Cloverleaf to "The Wildman", But Mero was able to somehow make it to the ropes. Mero was able to make the big comeback after he took Austin down off the top with a amazing hurricanrana. Mero seemed to have the champion beat several times, But Austin kept kicking out. Mero caught Austin coming off the ropes with a big samoan drop and headed up top. Mero went for the Wild Thing, But Austin rolled out of the way just in the nick of time! As Mero got up to his feet, He was planted with the Stone Cold Stunner, Giving Austin the win. After the match ended, Austin started yelling at Sable asking her where she was when Al Snow got taken out. After some bad acting on the part of Sable, Austin looked over to the announce position with the same psychotic look on his eyes that he had on Monday night. Lawler quickly ditched Coachman and jumped into the front row. Coachman practically cried as Austin grabbed him and started yelling at. When Coachman's answers didn't seem to please Austin, Austin decked Coachman! Austin then grabbed a steel chair, But luckily for Coachman, Officials came down from the back and kept Austin away from Coachman. Austin headed to the back as Lawler came back to the announce position and told Coachman that if Austin got too out of control, He might have had to jump in and rescue Coachman.

89, 91, 87 ***3/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Harris Brothers with Paul Ellering Vs. Doug Furnas and Phillip LaFon

A surprisingly good match up here. The crowd was quiet for most of it, But near the ending the crowd got into this bout. Ellering kept interfering through out the match up which allowed the Harris Brothers to get control of this one. Doug Furnas took the beating for his team for what seemed like an eternity, But after catching both Don and Ron with a double clothesline he was able to make the hot tag to LaFon. LaFon came in and cleaned house. Furnas and LaFon looked to have the match won several times, But it ended up with LaFon and Ron Harris in the ring while Furnas battled Don Harris out on the outside. LaFon had Ron beat with a German suplex, But Ellering got up on the apron distracting the referee while Don send Furnas to the steel steps. Don came into the ring and broke up the count and then rolled his brother out of the ring. When LaFon got up he was met by a big boot to face. Don covered LaFon as Ellering got off the apron and the referee counted to three, Awarding the win to the Harris Brothers even though the illegal man was in the ring. Ellering lead his team to the back while Furnas and LaFon protested with the referee.

83

COMMERCIAL BREAK

British Bulldog Walks Alone

British Bulldog makes his way down to the ring to a mixed reaction from the crowd as we return from the commercial break. British Bulldog enters the ring and poses for a bit before being handed a microphone.

British Bulldog- As you people know, My tag team partner Vader has been put on the shelf with a injury. Normally we'd be out here getting the WWF Tag Team Championships. But the big man will be out for awhile. And he and myself were no doubt the rightful number one contenders for the titles. And I want a shot at the WWF Tag Team Championships at Wrestlemania 13! Forget about Chris Benoit and Brian Pillman, I'm the man who should fight for the gold. Brian Adams and Brian Lee should put the titles on the line against me at Wrestlemania 13! Adams, Lee, I know you two are back there. Come on out here and answer my challenge. I want those titles and I want the both of you at Wrestlemania 13! And I will not..............

The music of the champions hit the arena to cheers from the crowd. Adams and Lee stand on top of the stage with the titles over their shoulder. Both men hold microphones while Bulldog stands in the ring.

Brian Adams- Look at we got, A little bulldog standing in our yard. One little bulldog trying to challenge us for our titles? Atleast Benoit and Pillman are a team. They're partners. They might be like five feet tall, But they're a real team. You think you're going to be able to take on the two of us? You might be some big jacked up body builder, But not even you can take on the WWF Tag Team Champions all by yourself.

Brian Lee- Yeah, So how about you find yourself a partner and then try to challenge us?

British Bulldog- You two think I fear you? I don't mind it being two on one! Come on! Are you two scared of me? Two against one, Right now!

Adams and Lee look at each other as if to say "we warned him, Now lets kick his ass". The champions drop the belts on the ramp way and start walking down to the ring. Bulldog, To his credit, Shows no signs of fear as the champions enter the ring. Bulldog goes right after them! Lee and Adams both start laying it into Bulldog with right hands. Ron Simmons then comes running down from the back with a lead pipe! Simmons sneaks up on Lee and hits him with a shot to the ribs! Adams is next and takes a shot to the ribs as well! Bulldog then runs down both Lee and Adams with a double clothesline! Bulldog lifts Adams up while Simmons pulls Lee up. Bulldog drops Adams down with the Running Powerslam while Simmons delivers the Dominator to Lee! Simmons and Bulldog stand over the champions and shake hands.

British Bulldog- There's my partner! Benoit and Pillman can make their little claims over wanting the titles, But we're fighting you two for it at Wrestlemania 13!

Bulldog and Simmons raise their arms in the air while Lee and Adams are flat on their back on the canvas. Friday Night Mayhem goes to a commercial break with Coachman and Lawler wondering who would face the WWF Tag Team Champions at Wrestlemania 13.

75

British Bulldog lost overness from this segment.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Ken Shamrock and Jesse James Vs. The Quebecers

A pretty good battle here, The German crowd seemed to dig James and especially Shamrock. The announcers talked about how at Wrestlemania 13 we'd see Goldust battle Ken Shamrock. The team of Shamrock and James had the advantage early on and it wound up with Shamrock and Jacques going at it. Shamrock was dominating Jacques until Goldust was shown on top of the stage. Shamrock got distracted long enough for Jacques to take advantage and plant Shamrock with a DDT. The Quebececrs took control of Shamrock for a long while and prevented him from making the tag to James while the bizarre Goldust watched. After taking a beating for a long time, Shamrock was able to take down The Quebecers and tag in the charismatic Jesse James. James came into the ring and started to clean house. All four men started going at it with Shamrock somehow getting the tag back in while James battled Jacques out on the floor. Inside the ring, Shamrock dominated Pierre and took him down with a vicious belly to belly suplex. Shamrock then snapped on the Ankle Lock while watching Goldust on top of the stage. Pierre quickly tapped out giving Shamrock and James the win. Jacques helped Pierre to the back while Shamrock stood in the ring and called out Goldust. Goldust smiled, Rubbed himself and then blew a kiss to Shamrock before heading to the back.

85, 83, 87 ***1\2

Interview with Shawn Michaels

We cut to the back where we see Shawn Michaels standing by, Michaels is holding a steel chair that has blood all over it. The announcers assume that's the chair that was used to bust Michaels open on Monday Night Raw. Michaels also has a large bandage over his forehead.

Shawn Michaels- I'm going to make this real simple. Cactus Jack, Last Monday night you busted me open. Congratulations. We all saw my blood spill. You claim that you got some big match for us at Wrestlemania 13? I'm giving you until this Monday night to reveal what kind of match we're competing in. And if you thought Shawn Michaels was rough on you before, Then wait until Wrestlemania 13. Everyone wants to talk about how much of a disadvantage I'm at when I face you at Wrestlemania 13, But lets see what happens on March 23rd. You people wanna see HBK go "extreme"? You got it. This Monday night I'm gonna be waiting, I hope you do come up with something sickening. After Wrestlemania 13 is all said and done with, It'll be the last time these people ever see you again!

89

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Mark Henry Vs. Hollywood Holly with Chris Kanyon

Chris Kanyon came down with Hollywood limping, Once again the announcers speculated if he was faking his knee injury. Lawler disagreed with Coachman saying that he's seen the x-rays of Kanyon's injured leg. Hollywood started this one off by getting face to face with Henry and showing off the thirty six inch pythons. Henry didn't seem impressed and knocked Hollywood down on his ass with a clothesline. Henry dominated most of this short match by tossing Hollywood around. Henry called for the World's Strongest Slam, But Kanyon got up on the apron and started yelling at Henry. Henry took a swing and knocked down Kanyon, Kanyon grabbed his leg on the floor and started screaming over and over. This distracted Henry and the referee long enough for Hollywood to take out a pair of brass knuckles and punch Henry in the face with it behind the referee's back. Hollywood covered and scored the huge upset over Mark Henry. Afterwords, Hollywood helped the injured Kanyon to the back.

78, 80, 75 **1/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

What Will Flair Do?

Friday Night Mayhem returns from the break with the Commissioner walking down to the ring to a huge ovation from this crowd. Flair has a serious look on his face as he enters the ring. Flair is handed a microphone and waits as the fans quiet down.

Ric Flair- I know some of you are disappointed in me. I know some of you want to see me wrestle Kevin Nash at this year's Wrestlemania. But the truth is, I have nothing to prove. I don't want to step into the ring again. Kevin Nash is nothing more than a bully. And if I were to step inside the ring with him, What would that prove? What do I have to prove? What does Kevin Nash has to prove by beating up a guy who hasn't wrestled in over a year? Do you get some sort of sick joy in beating up authority figures Nash? Is that what you're all about? Trying to hurt a former wrestler? Because if you want to fight at Wrestlemania, I'll gladly find you a opponent. Hell, I'll put up a form for anyone who thinks they got what it takes to face you at Wrestlemania. It's just not going to be me Kevin Nash. I got nothing to prove to you. Ric Flair's time has passed in the ring. I just don't want to do this anymore. And if you were a true pro you'd understand it. So there won't be any Flair versus Nash match at Wrestlemania 13. I'm sorry to disappoint all you fans. But I just don't have it in me. Nash, I...........

The music of Kevin Nash interrupts the Commissioner to boos from the crowd. Kevin Nash walks down to the ring, Carrying a steel chair. The announcers wonder what kind of plan Nash has for Flair with that steel chair. Nash enters the ring and drops the chair down. Nash grabs a microphone and smiles at Flair.

Ric Flair- What do you want Kevin?

Kevin Nash- I made it clear Flair, I want your ass in the ring at Wrestlemania 13. No one told you to come meddle in my business. I told you from day one, I do what I want when I want. I'm "The Genetic Wonder" and I do what I want to do. No one tells me what to do. And now you're telling me you're too much of a coward to fight me at Wrestlemania 13?

Ric Flair- I'm not a coward. I simply don't have it in me anymore.

Kevin Nash- Don't have it in you anymore? I'm beginning to realize that you've never had it in you Flair. Everyone talks about how great the legendary Ric Flair is. But all I see is a coward. You're not a great wrestler. You never were. On your best day you couldn't even lace up the boots of "The Genetic Wonder". You're running scared of having to fight me at Wrestlemania 13 and that's the truth.

Ric Flair- Like I said, I'm not scared.

Kevin Nash- Yeah you are. I've watched you for many years Flair. I've seen you defeat all of the men in your way. Rhodes, Steamboat, Hogan, Savage, The list goes on and on. But there's one man you can never and will never be able to beat. And that is me! You're not even close to beating me. All those world titles, All of those classic matches, Don't mean a thing. Because the truth is, Ric Flair is just too much of a coward to step inside the ring one more time.

Ric Flair- Do you get some cheap thrill out of all of this? I could suspend you, Fine you, Or even recommend that the WWF fires you. But I know you're not worried about that. So what will it take for you to stop bothering me Nash?

Kevin Nash- Easy, Face me at Wrestlemania 13. You and I in a fight. No Holds Barred, Anything goes. Prove to me that the legend of Ric Flair isn't a joke.

Ric Flair- I already said no, There will be no match at Wrestlemania 13.

Kevin Nash- Every time you say no, Will cause you to take a Jackknife Powerbomb just like on Monday night.

Ric Flair- Don't think I won't fight back Nash. Because if you try to Jackknife me once again, Then it's your ass who will be getting hurt!

Kevin Nash- Is that so?

Ric Flair- You're damn right!

Kevin Nash- All right, I got a better idea. Nash picks up the steel chair. Flair stares right at Nash as Nash hands Flair the chair. Hit me! Flair looks confused at Nash. Are you brain dead? Hit me? Come on Flair! Swing! Swing! Swing the damn thing at me! Hit me in the head with it! Hit me over the back! Or on the legs! Come on! This is your only chance. If you hit me, I'll leave you alone and face anyone else at Wrestlemania 13. Come on! Are you a man Flair? Or are you just some washed up old hag who deserves to be under ground? What kind of man are you? How do you even please your wife? Flair is looking furious but holds his cool. The old Ric Flair would never take that from me! He'd hit me the first chance he'd get! But not you, Mr. Commissioner. Maybe you're scared that after you hit me, I'll get up and beat the living hell out of you? I'm giving you until the count of ten Flair! One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten! Still can't do it. Look at you Flair. You're a pathetic joke!

Ric Flair looks at the fans who are going rabid, Begging him to hit Nash. Nash looks at Flair and tries to boot Flair in the face, But Flair grabs the chair and whacks Nash right on the leg with it! Nash is holding his leg screaming out in pain while Flair holds the chair. Flair then swings and nails Nash with a huge shot right to the head! Nash is out! Ric Flair stands over Nash looking as angry as ever, Holding the chair.

Ric Flair- You want me in the ring? You want me at Wrestlemania? No Holds Barred, Anything Goes? Congratulations! You got me at Wrestlemania 13! Wooooooooooo! And on that night when your ass is down on the canvas, You'll know never to mess with the Commissioner again! Wooooooooooo!

Flair leaves the ring while Nash slowly pulls himself up. Coachman is going crazy saying we'll see Flair versus Nash at Wrestlemania 13!

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Interview with Alex Wright and Joanie Laurer

We go to the backstage interview area where we see Michael Cole standing by with Alex Wright and his manager Joanier Laurer.

Michael Cole- Alex Wright, You're home. You're in your home country of Germany. And tonight you'll be wrestling The Undertaker in tonight's main event. How does it feel to be back home?

Alex Wright- Oh Gene, It feels great. It feels great to be back home. It feels great to be back in Germany. It's great to be in country where you don't see prostitutes at every street corner. Where wives respect their husbands and don't go getting it on with the pool boys. Where everyone is treated equally. And where we don't claim to respect every country only to mock their traditions and values. It's great being back in the number one country in all of the world. Germany! It's amazing how many of my supporters have come here to watch me wrestle. And they will not be disappointed tonight.

Michael Cole- Tonight it's you and The Undertaker in the main event. If you were to defeat The Undertaker, Then you'd instantly become the number one contender for every title here in the WWF. The Undertaker is the number one contender for the WWF Championship and he is one of the top WWF superstars. What's going through your mind as you get ready for this huge match up?

Alex Wright- The Undertaker is American superhero isn't he?

Michael Cole- Well, I wouldn't say he's a superhero. He's........

Alex Wright- Cutting off Cole. Yes he is. He's American product. He's Americas number one wrestler. The so called phenom. Well, Undertaker, Tonight you're not in America my friend. I think you'd know that by just looking around. Tonight you're going to be stepping into the ring with me. These people are my people! They're the German people. The real good people of the world. Not two faced Americans. These people will be cheering for me. Not you. I don't care if you can scare people, I don't care if you can toss guys around like bombs. Because I am a German. And the German are fearless. I will not fear you tonight. Tonight everyone will see me pin your shoulders down to the mat one, two, three. And after I defeat big American hero, I will become number one contender for the WWF Championship. And I promise to be the first ever German to hold the WWF Championship.

Michael Cole- So you're saying you're not at all scared of The Undertaker?

Alex Wright- Gene, Didn't I just tell you I wasn't scared of him? Why is it so hard to believe that? Is it because I am a German? Maybe I should show you that I'm not scared of anything.

Michael Cole- No, That's not necessary.

Alex Wright- Good, Because unlike you Americans, I only use violence when I have to. I don't go around stabbing people in malls or pulling out guns and kill each other. Undertaker, If anything, You should be scared of me. Because there won't be any of your creatures of the night here. These people are all going to be supporting me. And since this is final night in Germany, I plan on making a bang. And what would be better bang than to defeat you Mr. number one contender?

Michael Cole- Well, Good luck Alex Wright. It's.......

Alex Wright- Cutting off Cole. I don't need luck. Undertaker will need luck tonight. Joanie, Lets go.

Wright and Laurer walk off leaving Cole all alone.

Michael Cole- Fans, Up next we'll see Alex Wright battle Undertaker in the main event.

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COMMERCIAL BREAK

WWF Slam Of The Week- Sean Waltman's Six Kick is able to get him the win in a great battle. (Monday Night Raw 2/24/1997)

Alex Wright with Joanie Laurer Vs. The Undertaker

The Undertaker came down to the ring first to a huge ovation from the fans. When Alex Wright came down, The crowd let out a huge roar. Laurer waved the German flag while Wright soaked the cheers of the fans. I guess the WWF didn't want to run the risk of making Undertaker looking bad if he came out second and got a smaller ovation than Wright. Alex Wright was clearly the crowd favorite here and actually gave the number one contender a tough match. Laurer interfered like crazy, Hitting Undertaker with the German flag and even coming inside the ring and planting Undertaker with a DDT behind the referee's back. But despite all the interference, Wright still could not put the phenom away. When The Undertaker started to make his comeback, Most of the crowd started booing him. Undertaker made the big comeback and even knocked Laurer off the apron when she tried to interfere. Undertaker caught Wright and Choke Slammed him and then called for the Tombstone. Before Undertaker could Tombstone Wright, Scott Hall ran down from the back with the WWF Championship. Hall came into the ring and hit Undertaker over the head with the title, Causing a disqualification! Wright and Laurer left while Hall waited for Undertaker to sit up. When he did, Hall again hit Undertaker with the title taking down Undertaker. Hall threw the belt down and lifted Undertaker up. Hall quickly dropped Undertaker down with the Outsider's Edge. Hall quickly left the ring and went to the outside and grabbed a steel chair. Right as Undertaker got up, Hall drilled him over the head with a chair shot! Undertaker somehow sat up to the amazement of everyone! But Hall again drilled him with a shot to the head taking down The Undertaker! When Undertaker again got up, He was bleeding. That didn't stop Hall as he again drilled Undertaker with a shot to the head! Hall quickly threw down the chair and grabbed the WWF Championship. Scott Hall stood on the stage with the title in hand and posed with it. Before his celebration lasted too long, Undertaker sat up! Undertaker stood in the ring and rolled his eyes back as blood came pouring down from his forehead. Scott Hall quickly headed to the back as Friday Night Mayhem went off the air with Coachman and Lawler questioning what Scott Hall would have to do to put the phenom away.

85, 88, 80 ***

Overall Rating- 84

TV Rating- 8.00

Notes

"Marc Mero and me don't really click. How about booking me against someone like The Undertaker? I think our styles would really work well together." -Steve Austin

"I think i should be higher up the card." -Steve Austin

"Doug Furnas and Phillip LaFon blend as a team really well, probably due to their similar styles." -Pat Patterson

[Hewey]

Today's Wrestling World

March 1997

credit Jack Krauser for the awesome logo

World Wrestling Federation

Owner: Linda McMahon

Public Image: 100

Size: Global

Based In: America

Risk Level: 70

Production Values: 100

Merchandising: 80

Advertising: 100

Top 5 Faces

1. Ric Flair (100)

2. Bret Hart (100)

3. Shawn Michaels (100)

4. The Undertaker (98)

5. Mr. Perfect (94)

Top 5 Heels

1. Kevin Nash (100)

2. Scott Hall (100)

3. Cactus Jack (98)

4. Owen Hart (98)

5. Al Snow (93)

World Championship Wrestling

Owner: Ted Turner

Public Image: 57

Size: Global

Based In: America

Risk Level: 50

Production Values: 95

Top 5 Stars

1. Hulk Hogan (100)

2. Randy Savage (100)

3. Sting (100)

4. The Giant (96)

5. Lex Luger (96)

Extreme Championship Wrestling

Owner: Winston Brynner

Public Image: 37

Size: National

Based In: America

Risk Level: 30

Production Values: 70

Top 5 Stars

1. Taz (84)

2. Raven (83)

3. The Sandman (82)

4. Sabu (81)

5. Goldberg (81)

ECW have a new TV show on Mondays! Here's some information on the show. ECW Code Red/Monday/NBC/Early Evening/

Amber Benson's Wrestling Federation

Owner: Nik Simpson

Public Image: 57

Size: Backyard

Based In: America

Risk Level: 30

Production Values: 5

Top 5 Stars

1. Steve Armstrong (26)

2. Kid Kash (25)

3. Elektra (20)

4. Miguel Perez (20)

5. Julio Dinero (15)

United States Pro Wrestling

Owner: Peter Walsh

Public Image: 68

Size: Cult

Based In: America

Risk Level: 20

Production Values: 60

Top 5 Stars

1. The Sandman (82)

2. Sabu (81)

3. Terry Gordy (80)

4. Saturn (79)

5. Bryan Clark (76)

USPW have a new TV show on Thursdays! Here's some information on the show. USPW Thursday Night Jam/Thursday/Playboy Channel/Graveyard

Roster News

- The following birthdays occured this month: Ric Flair (48), Danny Doring (23), Marty Jannetty (37), Gangrel (33), Ken Shamrock (33), Nelson Knight (30), James E. Cornette (38), The Patriot (37), Steel McManus (23)

- Jerry Lynn has now left the promotion.

- Devon Storm, Danny Doring and Ace Darling will all be leaving the World Wrestling Federation at the end of the month. These three men were brought in on open contracts to participate in the Light Heavyweight division.

- Billy Kidman's wage has been raised by 10% per appearance. Billy Kidman is currently working on a open contract with the World Wrestling Federation and Extreme Championship Wrestling. Billy Kidman will also be leaving the World Wrestling Federation at the end of March. The World Wrestling Federation was impressed with Kidman's performances, But for now, Kidman won't have a permanent spot on the roster. Billy Kidman is also the only man to wrestle for two different federations in one night. Kidman wrestled on RAW Saturday Night and on Hardcore TV on 2/22/97.

- Sho Funaki has returned from injury.

- Hakushi has returned from injury.

- Mr. Perfect will return from his ripped bicep in five months.

- Clarence Mason will return from his broken leg in three months.

- Vader will return from his tricep strain in one month.

- Scorpio has three months left on his contract. It will not be renewed.

- Rowdy Roddy Piper has two months left on his contract. It has been announced that Rowdy Roddy Piper has chosen to leave the World Wrestling Federation. It's unlikely that Piper will make any television appearances within these two months. Roddy Piper announced that he will star in some upcoming movies and has no time for wrestling right now. Piper said that maybe in the future he could come back.

- Some of the Upper Midcard wrestlers in the World Wrestling Federation are in line for big character changes, These men are Marc Mero, Billy Gunn, Ahmed Johnson and Jesse James. The World Wrestling Federation sees these men as the future, But feels they're going nowhere with their current gimmicks. Some of the guys will even change their looks completely. It's very like that they'll be taken out of TV very soon and come back within the upcoming weeks.

- Alex Wright was very busy during the tour in Germany. He didn't wrestle during the whole tour except for two shows, But he did do alot of signings. The reason he only wrestled two shows was due to him having some nagging back problems. Wright was ready to go since the first day the World Wrestling Federation arrived in Germany, But it was decided that it was too much of a risk having wrestle. He did get to do interviews in front of the live audience and have Joanie Laurer low blow Bart Gunn. Wright wrestled The Undertaker on Wednesday night for the Friday Night Mayhem tapings, And he defeated Ric Flair earlier today in the main event of the Bonn, Germany house show in what was said to be a very entertaining match up. It was said that Vince McMahon asked the producers to edit the crowd during the Wright/Undertaker match due to the overwhelming response Wright got and since Undertaker was getting booed every time he was on the offensive. The Undertaker said to have enjoyed the match with Wright and looks forward to more matches with Wright in the future.

- Kama Mustafa, Fred Ottman, Tom Brandi and Tom Prichard are all ready to be called up from USWA, But the WWF has kept them there because there's no plans for any of them right now.

- Rumor has it that Kevin Nash has been asking for when he'll get a run with the WWF Championship. Many people believe that if Nash hadn't checked into rehab last year, He'd be the one who would have won the Royal Rumble (returning earlier than planned obviously) and challenged Scott Hall for the WWF Championship at Wrestlemania 13. If Scott Hall retains the WWF Championship at Wrestlemania 13, It's very likely that either he or Nash will turn face and a match will happen between them at April's "In Your House" event.

- Most people are unhappy with Sean Waltman's return. Waltman returning adds another Clique member on the roster. And looks like the power struggle has already started. Kevin Nash wants to wrestle for the title at the April "In Your House" event and win the title. Sean Waltman wants to be put in a high profile angle with either Hunter Hearst Helmsley or Scott Hall. Of course, That would mean that Waltman would turn face. Since the WWF doesn't want to turn either Helmsley or Hall. It'll be interesting to see what'll happen backstage with all five members of the Clique around. Last time they were all around together, Was last April just before Scott Hall got sent home for "unprofessional conduct". Bret Hart has already said that he won't be taking any of their crap, And he expects Shawn Michaels to put him over next time they have a match, Since Hart lost cleanly to Michaels last year at Wrestlemania with Michaels promising to return the favor.

- Rick Martel is rumored to get a huge main event push. The World Wrestling Federation has been very happy with the way Martel has been wrestling since returning to the ring last April. Martel is also said to be one of the locker room favorites.

- Both Shawn Michaels and Cactus Jack have been getting together and coming up with ideas for their Wrestlemania match. Both men want to put on a show that the fans won't forget. Jack's stipulation for the match should be announced this Monday night on Monday Night Raw.

- Al Snow should return very soon, He is expected to be at Wrestlemania in one way or another. Snow took time off to heal some nagging injuries, Thus the reason for the injury storyline.

- The World Wrestling Federation has been very happy with Ken Shamrock. Vince McMahon is said to be very high on Shamrock as a future World Wrestling Federation Champion.

- The combination of British Bulldog/Ron Simmons was actually thought up on the day of the Friday Night Mayhem tapings. Neither men had a problem with the idea of teaming up with each other. It looks like the World Wrestling Federation wants to hold off on pushing Bulldog as a singles wrestler for now.

- Another wrestler who will go through change will be Jacobs. The WWF had huge plans for him when he debuted in August. The WWF was hoping for Sid to put him over at the end of their feud, But Sid refused to do so. Since then, Jacobs hasn't been on the main shows as of late and when he is, He's usually losing. Jacobs could be given a completely new character.

- The Money Mine continues to do a great job in the WWF. Vince McMahon came up with the idea of turning Duke Droese from garbage man to a rich man, But he never imagined Droese would get as over as he did. People feel that Diamond and Swinger are the talent behind the team, But Droese and Sid are the ones who will get pushed while Diamond and Swinger act as the fall guys. By the end of the year, It'll be likely that Sycho Sid would have gotten a run with the WWF Championship.

Monthly Ratings

Monday Night Raw

February 3, 1997- 7.59 (Rick Martel Vs. Scott Taylor)

February 10, 1997- 7.91 (The Undertaker Vs. Owen Hart)

February 17, 1997- 7.44 (Scott Hall Vs. Marty Jannetty)

February 24, 1997- 7.59 (The Undertaker Vs. British Bulldog)

Friday Night Mayhem

February 7, 1997- 8.00 (Scott Hall Vs. Rick Martel)

February 14, 1997- 7.91 (Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart Vs. Cactus Jack, Owen Hart)

February 21, 1997- 7.36 (Shawn Michaels Vs. Billy Gunn)

February 28, 1997- 8.00 (The Undertaker Vs. Alex Wright)

RAW Saturday Night

February 1, 1997- 2.59 (Marc Mero, D'Lo Brown, Rocky Maivia Vs. Wolfie D, JC Ice, Hollywood Holly)

February 8, 1997- 2.59 (Marc Mero Vs. Alex Wright)

February 15, 1997- 2.84 (Marc Mero Vs. Nelson Knight)

February 22, 1997- 2.93 (British Bulldog Vs. Jim Neidhart)

Monday Nitro

February 3, 1997- 6.45 (The Giant Vs. Lance Storm, Chris Candido)

February 10, 1997- 6.49 (The Giant Vs. The Taskmaster)

February 17, 1997- 6.42 (Sting Vs. Steve McMichael)

February 24, 1997- 6.48 (Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage Vs. Shane Douglas, Lance Storm, Chris Candido)

Saturday Night

February 1, 1997- 1.97 (Steven Regal Vs. Rey Mysterio Jr.)

February 8, 1997- 1.92 (Eddie Guerrero Vs. Chris Chavis)

February 15, 1997- 1.98 (Eddie Guerrero Vs. Chris Chavis)

February 22, 1997- 1.91 (Rey Mysterio Jr. Vs. Mikey Whipwreck)

Worldwide

February 2, 1997- 3.96 (Sting Vs. Steven Regal)

February 9, 1997- 3.90 (The Giant Vs. Lance Storm)

February 16, 1997- 3.94 (Lex Luger Vs. Lance Storm)

February 23, 1997-  Did not air

Hardcore TV

February 1, 1997- 2.94 (Sabu Vs. Kurrgan)

February 8, 1997- 2.98 (Bam Bam Bigelow Vs. Ricky Morton)

February 15, 1997- 2.92 (Sabu Vs. Meng)

February 22, 1997- 2.91 (Taz Vs. Terry Gordy)

Monthly Income

February

Ticket Sales: $8,435,820

Pay Per View Revenue: $4,600,000

Sponsorship Money: $10,600,000

Merchandise Sales: $2,400,000

Total Income- $26,035,820

New Japan Pro Wrestling Announces This Year's Touring Roster

The following workers will be touring with New Japan Pro Wrestling in Japan

Chaz Warrington (ECW/USPW)

Dick Togo (Free Agent)

Gedo (Free Agent)

Glen Ruth (ECW/USPW)

Hayabusa (Free Agent)

Jado (USPW)

Juventud Guerrera (Free Agent)

Mens Teioh (Free Agent)

Other Wrestling News

- Jimmy Hart has retired from WCW! Jimmy Hart has become a road agent.

- WCW is very confident right now, WCW Nitro scored the year's biggest rating on 2/10/97 with a 6.49 rating which featured the main event of The Giant versus The Taskmaster. On the 17th, Nitro gained a 6.42 rating and this Monday night, A 6.48 rating. Saturday Night and Worldwide continue to score big for their time slots. While both of WCW's Pay Per Views have gotten a 1.57 buyrate this year.

- WCW has gotten an early card for Uncensored out. The main event will be a triple threat match for the WCW World Championship between Sting, Hulk Hogan and the WCW World Champion, Shane Douglas. Arn Anderson will also defend the WCW United States Championship against Diamond Dallas Page and Lance Storm and Chris Candido will defend the WCW Tag Team Championship against Jimmy Snuka and Big Bubba Rogers. These matches have already been announced. Rumored matches include, WCW Cruiserweight Champion, Ultimo Dragon defending the title against Rey Mysterio Jr. in a thirty minute iron man match, Randy Savage versus Rick Steiner in a "Dog Chain Match", Public Enemy versus Demolition in a "Street Fight", And Steven Regal versus The Bootyman.

- Animal's contract with World Championship Wrestling is running out.

- Fit Finley's contract with World Championship Wrestling is running out.

- Great Muta's contract with World Championship Wrestling is running out.

- Steven Regal's contract with World Championship Wrestling is running out.

- The situation between Randy Savage and Hulk Hogan has gotten so bad, That both men have been told to arrive at the building before they wrestle within a hour of each other to avoid trouble. Two days ago they looked like they were going to get into a fist fight, But it was broken up by several of WCW's wrestlers. Hulk Hogan said that if Savage doesn't stay out of his way, Then he won't show up for Uncensored.

- Looks like WCW hasn't learned anything from their Rick Steiner title reign last year, It's been rumored that Steve McMichael will get the title at this year's Bash At The Beach.

- World Championship Wrestling has shown huge interested in signing Ultimate Warrior and Scott Steiner. Bischoff has contacted both men about joining WCW, Before they end up in Japan. WCW feels they missed out in the beginning of the year when Chris Jericho and Jeff Jarrett signed with Zero-One before WCW even got a chance to negotiate with them.

- With their new show on NBC, It looks like Extreme Championship Wrestling will have a huge year. ECW is planning on having their first ever Pay Per View this spring as well. Though, Many fans have turned against ECW due to them now being "just another federation" due to them not being as risky as they used to be.

- Ultimate Warrior recently posted on his website, Warrior bashed the WWF heavily and said that he could be headed to WCW. Warrior also said he wants to run for President in 2000. During his comments, Warrior talked about how much he was screwed in the WWF last year and how the WWF turned down some of his big angles. One of them included Warrior coming down from the rafters on a cross with people around ringside worshiping him, Making him somehow be reborn.

- ECW's next big show could have the possible main event of Sabu defending the ECW World Championship against Taz. ECW owner, Winston Brynner feels that due to Taz's large fanbase and due to Taz being one of the more talented workers on the roster, Taz deserves a chance to shine with the ECW World Championship.

- Some of ECW's more stiff workers like Dudley Boyz, Rob Van Dam and others don't like the new direction ECW is going. They've been told to work less stiffer and avoid doing some dangerous spots. Winston Brynner wants ECW to have a healthy roster to show off on TV. ECW is planning a huge show on Monday.

New USWA talent

The World Wrestling Federation has recently signed three more men for USWA. Lets take a look at these three young superstars in the making.

Kamikaze is only twenty two years old, This young was trained by "Cowboy" Bob Orton and made his debut just last February. Kamikaze has wrestled all over the United States. He's wrestled dark matches for USPW, ECW, LATMF, ABWF and even WCW! The young dare devil has been known to be one of the best young brawlers in the US. Last November he went to Mexico and Japan were he wrestled the likes of Psychosis, Juventud Guerrera, Heavy Metal and many others. Kamikaze was given several matches with the WWF this month. He performed dark matches before the shows and he also performed at house shows, Teaming with several different partners. Kamikaze impressed the WWF so much that he's been signed to a two year deal. Kamikaze has been sent to USWA to sharpen up on his skills, But when he comes out, This young man will no doubt play a big part in the WWF's future.

*Adam Coren in my scenario*

Name: Kamikaze

Weight: 228 lbs

Height: 5'8

Finishing Move: Kamikaze Headbutt

Hometown: Landover, Maryland

Debut: February, 1996

Contract: 24 months

Wage: 24,000

This young man was trained by Bobby Eaton. Daniel Morris grew up in Richmond, Virginia and has always dreamed of  being a pro wrestling. He is also only nineteen years old! This young athlete graduated high school early and decided to try out in the world of professional wrestling. Morris has wrestled in the southern states after being trained by Bobby Eaton at the WCW power plant. WCW though, Showed no interested in Morris and he was let go. Daniel Morris is a high flier and a dare devil, Morris lacks charisma, But with a trip to USWA that might improve. Morris hasn't wrestled that many big names and mostly worked dark matches for the WWF. But he has one thing to his advantage that many people in the WWF don't have, Youth. At only nineteen years of age, It's very likely that Morris will be a big player in the WWF by the time he reaches twenty five.

*Texas McQueen in my scenario*

Name: Daniel Morris

Weight: 210 lbs

Height: 5'5

Finishing Move: Implant DDT and Crossface Chicken Wing

Hometown: Richmond, Virginia

Debut: January, 1996

Contract: 24 months

Wage: 25,000

Steel McManus is a product of the Funk Brothers. Trained by Terry and Dory Funk Jr., This twenty three year old athlete made his debut last March. McManus has the reputation of being quite the accomplished brawler as well. After working for ECW for a short period of time, Steel McManus traveled overseas to Japan where he stayed until this past December where he received try outs with the WWF. Steel McManus has wrestled several Japanese talent including Jushin Thunder Liger, Hayabusa, Kaz Hayashi, Taka Michinoku and many others. McManus even holds a win over Takao Omori. McManus signed a contract with the WWF just last month and has been sent to USWA. He should debut in USWA within the upcoming weeks. Steel McManus looks like a true superstar in the making.

*Doctor Dunne in my scenario*

Name: Steel McManus

Weight: 243 lbs

Height: 6'0

Finishing Move: Powerbomb

Hometown: Providence, Rhode Island

Debut: March, 1996

Contract: 24 months

Wage: 17,000

Show Reports

WWF House Show from Bonn, Germany 3/1/97

1. Hakushi, Chavo Guerrero, Taka Michinoku and Scott Putski defeated Steve Bradley, Brian Christopher, Scott Taylor and Sho Funaki at 12:44 when Taka Michinoku pinned Funaki with the Michinoku Driver.

2. Sean Waltman defeated Billy Kidman at 7:07 with the Six Kick.

3. "Party Boy" Marty Jannetty defeated Duke "The Money Maker" Droese at 3:03 with a inside cradle.

4. "The Wildman" Marc Mero and Sable defeated Goldust and Marlena at 6:02 when Marc Mero pinned Goldust with the Wild Thing. After the match ended, Ken Shamrock ran down to the ring and chased Goldust all the way to the back.

5. WWF Tag Team Champions, Brian Adams and Brian Lee defeated Chris Benoit and Brian Pillman at 9:33 after Adams drilled Benoit with a big boot to the face to retain the title.

6. Sycho Sid defeated the Hardy Boyz at 1:00 after drilling both men with Choke Slams and Powerbombs.

7. Kevin Nash defeated Jesse James at 8:43 with the Jackknife Powerbomb.

8. WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin defeated Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Rick Martel in a triple threat match at 10:22 when Austin pinned Helmsley after rolling Helmsley up with a hand full of tights to retain the title.

9. Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker and Bret Hart defeated WWF World Champion, Scott Hall, Owen Hart and Cactus Jack in a six men hardcore tag team match at 22:55 when The Undertaker pinned Cactus Jack with the Tombstone.

10. Alex Wright defeated Ric Flair at 15:23 after delivering the German Suplex to Flair while Joanie Laurer got up on the apron and distracted Ric Flair.

WCW House Show from  Montreal, Quebec, Canada 3/1/97

1. WCW Television Champion, "Conman" Chris Chavis defeated Ernest Miller at 7:00 after rolling Miller up and putting his feet on the ropes for leverage to retain the title.

2. Demolition defeated Nasty Boyz in a "Demolition Death Match" at 13:13 after Ax pinned Knobbs after sending Knobbs off the apron onto a near by table.

3. WCW Cruiserweight Champion, Ultimo Dragon defeated Rey Mysterio at 23:22 when Dragon used a Dragon Suplex on Mysterio off of the top rope to retain the title.

4. Lex Luger defeated Honky Tonk Man at 10:43 with the Torture Rack. After the match ended, Luger smashed Honky Tonk Man's guitar over his head.

5. WCW United States Champion, Arn Anderson defeated Diamond Dallas Page at 11:11 by disqualification after referee Mark Johnson reversed the decision. Page won the match after using the title on Anderson after Anderson brought it into the ring and the original referee, Mark Johnson made the three count. Referee Nick Patrick then ran down from the back and told Johnson what had happened and the decision was reversed. Page then Diamond Cut Anderson, Johnson and Patrick.

6. Public Enemy defeated Harlem Heat in a "Street Fight" at 16:03 after Rocco Rock came off the ropes and dove onto Booker T on the outside, Sending Booker T crashing through a table.

7. Randy "Macho Man" Savage defeated The Taskmaster at 8:42 with the Macho Elbow.

8. The Giant, Big Bubba Rogers, Jim Duggan and Jimmy Snuka defeated Buff Bagwell, Scotty Riggs and Hugh Morrus at 4:31 after The Giant Choke Slammed Riggs.

9. Great Muta defeated Eddie Guerrero at 20:55 after blinding Guerrero with the green mist and following up with a tornado DDT for the pin.

10. Hulk Hogan, Sting and The Bootyman defeated WCW World Champion, Shane Douglas and WCW Tag Team Champions, Lance Storm and Chris Candido at 19:19 when Sting made Storm submit to the Scorpion Deathlock.

ECW House Show from Dowington, Pennsylvania 3/1/97

1. Ricky Morton defeated Rhino at 3:11 by Disqualification after Rhino shoved the referee down. Morton then suffered the Gore.

2. Mike Awesome defeated Great Sasuke at 7:07 with the Running Awesome Bomb.

3. Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Bryan Clark at 9:54 with a powerbomb. After the match ended, Clark took out Bigelow with the Meltdown.

4. ECW Tag Team Champions, Dudley Boyz defeated Blue Meanie and Super Crazy at 14:33 after Meanie suffered the 3D to retain the titles.

5. Chaz Warrington and Glen Ruth defeated The Gangstas at 10:22 after Warrington pinned New Jack with a DDT.

6. Saturn defeated Terry Gordy and Kensuke Sasaki in a triple threat match at 17:14 when Saturn pinned Gordy with the DVD. Saturn will earn a ECW World Championship match at next week's house show.

7. ECW Television Champion, Raven defeated Steve Corino at 16:16 with the Evenflow DDT onto a steel chair to retain the title.

8. Taz defeated The Sandman at 12:17 in a "Dowington Street Fight" after choking The Sandman out with the Tazmission.

9. Goldberg defeated Meng at 6:00 with the spear followed by the Jackhammer.

10. ECW World Champion, Sabu defeated Rob Van Dam in a Ladder Match at 25:34 to retain the title. Sabu won after shoving RVD off of the ladder which sent RVD flying out onto the floor.

USWA House Show from Memphis, Tennessee 3/1/97

1. Darnell Porter defeated Turbo Thompson at 6:26 with the Play Of The Day. Thompson attacked Porter after the match ended and delivered the Final Charge to Porter.

2. Phoebe Elizabeth defeated Ivory at 2:12 with a inside cradle.

3. USWA North American Champion, Steve Blackman defeated Justin Howe at 4:21 with the Pump Kick to retain the title.

4. Albert won a 20 men over the top rope battle royal to earn a shot against Andrew Martin for later on in the night. Other men in the battle royal included, Barry Horowitz, Barry Windham, Bull Buchanan, David Flair, Disco Inferno, Donalbain, Erik Watts, Fatu, Fred Ottman, Gangrel, Joe E. Legend, Kama Mustafa, Peter Polaco, Shawn Stasiak, Scott Borders, Steve Blackman, Steve Lombardi, Tom Brandi, Tom Prichard. Albert eliminated Blackman last to win.

5. Fatu defeated Fred Ottman at 2:12 with a super kick.

6. Scott Borders defeated Chris Davis at 10:10 with the Canadian Shot.

7.  USWA Tag Team Champions, Banky Phat and Angel Jackson defeated The Godwinns, York Adams and Johnny Hall in a triple threat tag team match at 8:04 after Jackson pinned Hall with the Asthenia to retain the titles.

8. USWA Champion, Andrew Martin defeated Albert at 7:54 with the Instant Knock Out to retain the title.

Current Wrestlemania 13 Card

Credit jason_daronlane for the awesome banner

Date: March 23, 1997

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Current Card

World Wrestling Federation Championship

The Undertaker Vs. Scott Hall©

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Shawn Michaels Vs. Cactus Jack

No Holds Barred, Anything Goes

Ric Flair Vs. Kevin Nash

Bret Hart Vs. Owen Hart

World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championship

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin© Vs. Al Snow or Rick Martel

Ken Shamrock Vs. Goldust

[Hewey]

Credit Jack Krauser for the logo

Channel: USA Network

Time Slot: Late Evening

Date: March 1, 1997

Location: Bayreuth, Germany

Attendance: 10,024

Ticket Sales: $400,960

Announcers: Dok Hendrix and Todd Pettengill

Voice Over- The World Wrestling Federation, For over fifty years the revolutionary force in sports entertainment.

RAW Saturday Night comes on the air with a video package showing great World Wrestling Federation action. When the video ends, We're taken to inside the arena where pyro goes off from the rafters and from the entrance way. We then head over to our announce position where Dok Hendrix and Todd Pettengill are standing by. They are very excited and hype up tonight's big show.

Ron Simmons Vs. Scorpio

Decent little match here that had the crowd some what interested. Simmons dominated the entire match with Scorpio barely getting any offense in. The announcers ignored most of the match and talked about Monday's episode of Monday Night Raw. Simmons finished Scorpio off with a huge spinebuster followed by the Dominator. After the match ended, Simmons delivered another Dominator to Scorpio.

66, 69, 60 3/4*

Billy Kidman, Chavo Guerrero and Scott Putski Vs. Devon Storm, Ace Darling and Danny Doring

The crowd was totally out of it for this one, Only letting out a cheer for some of the high spots. Anyone of these men could be the first WWF Light Heavyweight Champion, Which the announcers claimed would be decided at Wrestlemania 13. The action was all over the place in this one, With the wrestlers barely fighting inside the ring. The ending comes when Kidman comes off the top with the Shooting Star Press to Darling to pick up the win for the team.

59, 53, 66 3/4

Johnny Swinger with Simon Diamond Vs. D'Lo Brown

The German crowd digged D'Lo Brown all through this tour. Brown dominated the early part of this match and kept Swinger off his feet. When Simon Diamond tried to interfere, D'Lo Brown took him out with the Sky High on the outside. But that distracted D'Lo long enough for Swinger to dive over the top rope onto Brown on the outside. Swinger controlled the match with Simon often interfering behind the referee's back to cheap shot Brown. After Swinger missed a top rope leg drop, It looked like D'Lo would be on his way to winning. But Simon was able to drop D'Lo throat first across the ropes while Swinger had the referee distracted. This lead to Swinger hitting the Swing Thing on D'Lo for the huge upset. After the match ended, Diamond and Swinger hit the Money Answer on D'Lo.

70, 71, 69 *1\2

Johnny Swinger gained overness from this match.

"Hindu Hero" Tiger Ali Singh Vs. John Bradshaw

Tiger started this one off attacking the big Texan from behind, But Bradshaw fought back and tossed Tiger around the ring. Short match here, As Bradshaw shoved the referee aside and suffered a low blow at the hands of Tiger. Tiger then took Bradshaw out with the reverse neck breaker for the win. Afterwords, Tiger delivered two more neck breakers to Bradshaw. Tiger stood over Bradshaw and shouted at him.

63, 64, 61 3/4*

Tiger Ali Singh gained overness from this match.

Steve Bradley Vs. Taka Michinoku

The wrestlers that face Bradley must be morons for wanting a handshake when they know he won't shake their hands. Bradley holds a win over Taka and this was their rematch. These two just don't go too well together and it showed here. Hendrix and Pettengill talked about how both men could be crowned the new Light Heavyweight Champion at Wrestlemania, Despite there not even being a official match made for the Light Heavyweight Championship. Taka looked to have the match won after nailing a tornado DDT, But he went for the Michinoku Driver instead, And Bradley countered into a backslide for the win. Bradley then left the ring and told the camera he's still undefeated.

66, 66, 67 *1/4

Taka Michinoku lost overness from this match.

Steve Bradley gained overness from this match.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

WWF Slam Of The Week- Ken Shamrock makes Pierre tap out to the Ankle Lock! (Friday Night Mayhem 2/28/1997)

Chris Benoit and Brian Pillman Vs. Van "Party Time" Hammer and Koko B. Party

Hammer didn't sell anything here and I'm sure he'll have a nice meeting with management. Not even Benoit or Pillman could make these two look good. The announcers were fifty/fifty on which team should fight Lee and Adams for the titles at Wrestlemania. Todd wanted it to be Bulldog and Simmons while Hendrix said that Benoit and Pillman deserved the shot at the titles more than Simmons and Davey Boy. After taking most of the beating for his team, Koko tagged in Hammer who cleaned house. Pillman and Koko ended up on the floor while Hammer dominated Benoit in the ring. Hammer went for a powerbomb, But Benoit got out of it and applied the Crippler Crossface to Hammer for the submission win. After the match ended, Benoit and Pillman celebrated their win saying they'd be the ones who'd go to Wrestlemania 13 to fight for the titles as RAW Saturday Night came to an end.

62, 66, 56 1/4*

Van Hammer didn't really sell very much, which hurt the match rating.

Overall Rating- 56

TV Rating- 2.93

Competition

Saturday Night

TV Rating- 1.94

Attendance- 7,035

Ticket Sales- $281,400

Hardcore TV

TV Rating- 2.93

Attendance- 1,256

Ticket Sales- $37,680

Worldwide

TV Rating- 3.94

Attendance- 7,031

Ticket Sales- $281,240

Notes

"Here is my weekly report on our battle with WCW. We have superior star power on our roster, which is hurting their image. We are seen as having better workers, and this is causing fans to choose us over them. The fans see us as being the more professional promotion, thanks to our higher production values." -Sophie

"Our ratings battle with Hardcore TV is so close that neither show is gaining a clear advantage!" -Sophie

"I was thinking, how about giving me some matches with Steve Austin? I think we'd be able to do some good work together given the chance." -Shawn Michaels

"I think i should be higher up the card." -Devon Storm

"Scorpio and me don't have much chemistry in the ring. How about putting me in a program with a worker like John Bradshaw? I think our styles would really work well together." -Ron Simmons

News

- Rocky Johnson has agreed to an open contract with USPW!

- The Barbarian has agreed to an open contract with USPW!

- George Steele has agreed to an open contract with USPW!

- Dory Funk Jr. has agreed to an open contract with USPW!

- Genichiro Tenryu has agreed to an open contract with USPW!

- ECW have signed Jimmy Del Ray to a written contract!

- WCW have signed Dennis Rodman to a written contract!

- USPW have released Terry Gordy!

- USPW have released Bryan Clark!

- USPW have released Sabu!

- USPW have released The Sandman!

- USPW have released Saturn!

Edited August 2, 2005 by Baby Hewey

[Hewey]

Credit Jack Krauser for the logo

Channel: USA Network

Time Slot: Prime Time

Date: March 3, 1997

Location: Alexandria, Louisiana

Attendance: 10,026

Ticket Sales: $401,040

Announcers: Jim Ross and Vince McMahon

Voice Over- The World Wrestling Federation, For over fifty years the revolutionary force in sports entertainment.

Monday Night Raw comes on the air with a video package showing great World Wrestling Federation action. When the video ends, We're taken inside the arena where pyro goes off from the rafters and from the entrance way. We then head over to our announce position where Vince McMahon and Jim Ross are standing by. They are very excited and hype up tonight's big show.

Shawn Michaels Vs. Hollywood Holly with Chris Kanyon

Kind of weird to see Shawn Michaels opening up Monday Night Raw, But looks like the WWF wants big ratings in the first hour. Michaels started this one off quickly, Out wrestling Hollywood and showing a much more aggressive side as he stomped on Hollywood and choked Hollywood in the corner, Almost getting himself disqualified for ignoring the referee's count. Hollywood started to get frustrated after Michaels kept out wrestling him, So he rolled out to the floor to talk things over with Chris Kanyon. Michaels didn't feel like waiting and leaped over the top rope onto both men on the outside! But this allowed Kanyon to cheap shot Michaels from behind while the referee had his back turned. McMahon threw a huge fit, Saying Kanyon is obviously faking his knee injury. Back inside the ring, Hollywood dominated Michaels with a couple clotheslines and even came close to defeating Michaels with a huge drop kick. Hollywood kept the momentum going for him for several minutes, With Kanyon interfering often. Hollywood Holly made a huge mistake as he took out Michaels with the Hollywood Slam, But decided to go up top. Hollywood missed a huge elbow drop which allowed Michaels to nip up and make the comeback. After he came off the top with a huge elbow drop to Hollywood a couple minutes after the comeback, Michaels called for Sweet Chin Music. The "injured" Chris Kanyon got up on the apron, So Michaels decked him right off! Kanyon fell to the ground and started screaming about his injured knee. Michaels turned around, And Hollywood hit him with a right hand, Using brass knuckles behind the referee's back! Hollywood covered and got a very close two count! Hollywood started throwing a fit and argued with the referee, This allowed Michaels to nip right back up. Hollywood then turned around and caught Sweet Chin Music right to the face! Michaels covered and scored the win! After the match ended, Kanyon and Hollywood were helped to the back, Even though the announcers claimed Kanyon was faking his knee injury. As Michaels celebrated, Cactus Jack came running down from the back with a steel chair! Jack came into the ring, But Michaels saw it coming and super kicked the chair right into Jack's face! Michaels wasn't ready to end this though. Michaels lifted Jack up and tied Jack's arms behind his back with the ring ropes. Michaels then got the steel chair and drilled Jack with a violent chair shot right to the head! Michaels then drilled Jack two more times over the head with the chair! Referees came running down from the back to make sure Michaels didn't injure Jack for good. Michaels threw down the steel chair and left the ring.

72, 85, 75 **1\2

Al Snow Is Here!

We head over to the announce position where McMahon and Ross something big happened during the Shawn Michaels/Hollywood Holly match up. McMahon shows us footage from a few minutes ago. We see a car pulling up to the arena and out of the passenger's side steps out "Stone Cold" Steve Austin with the WWF Intercontinental Championship over his shoulder. And out of the driver's side, Steps out Al Snow! Al Snow gets a mixed reaction as he grabs his bags and follows Austin into the arena. Austin is heard saying that tonight the son of a bitch who took out Snow would pay.

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COMMERCIAL BREAK

Cactus Jack Says His Prayers, And Reveals His Idea For Wrestlemania 13

We return from the commercial break with the cameras going into the locker rooms. We go into a locker room where there's no light except for a few candles on top of a shelf. There's a big cross hung on the wall. We then get a shot of Cactus Jack, Who is kneeling down on the floor, He looks like he's praying. Jack looks at the camera and starts to speak.

Cactus Jack- I've done all that you asked me to do. I came to the WWF and took out The Undertaker. I made sure the urn was destroyed. I made sure that Paul Bearer would never return again. And now, You're asking me to do this? Does he really deserve this? Does he deserve this at Wrestlemania 13? Does Shawn Michaels and his Kliq deserve immediate death at Wrestlemania 13 on March 23rd? Jack begins nodding his head, Like he's agreeing to something. Even though there's no one in the room with him. You asked, And you shall receive. Shawn Michaels' fate has been sealed. He gave me the option to come up with the sickest match I can think of for us to fight at Wrestlemania, And I have. His Kliq will see what the true misery of the world is. Shawn Michaels, You don't know what you have gotten into when you face me at Wrestlemania. You said I could face you in any kind of match I want. You said that. And he's told me. He's sent me this message Shawn. So, You people wanna know what Shawn Michaels' fate is at Wrestlemania? I dreamed of this last night. Shawn Michaels, One match isn't just enough for us. We're going to end this once and for all. At Wrestlemania 13 it will be the two of us. In a match where the winner will be the first man to draw first blood on his opponent. That's right Shawn, You and I in a first blood match at Wrestlemania 13. He's asked me to make you bleed for us, He's asked me to make you the ultimate sacrifice. And at Wrestlemania 13, As your blood pores from your face, Will you finally realize what I been saying all along Shawn? Will you decide you join me on my battle? Or will your career come to an end at Wrestlemania 13? We'll see, Won't we?

The scene fades as we go back to the announce position. Both Jim Ross and Vince McMahon call Cactus Jack a very disturbed person.

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Number One Contenders Match For The World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championship

Winners Will Wrestle The Champions At Wrestlemania 13

Ron Simmons and British Bulldog Vs. Chris Benoit and Brian Pillman

Brian Adams and Brian Lee were shown watching this from the back. A pretty decent tag team match up here, But the crowd seemed quiet through most of it since both teams are heels. Bulldog and Simmons were dominating the first half of the match, Using their size and strength to their advantage. But they soon fell victim to the superior wrestling by both Benoit and Pillman. At one point of the match it looked like Benoit had Bulldog beat with the Crippler Crossface, But Simmons put Bulldog's foot on the ropes, Making the hold get broken. Then, It looked like Bulldog and Simmons were on their way to victory after Simmons scored with a huge spinebuster to Pillman, But Benoit broke up the count by coming off the top rope with a huge diving headbutt to Simmons. All four men were in the ring and a huge brawl took place. Referee, Mike Chioda lost control of the match and ruled a double disqualification! Both teams argued with the referee over there being no number one contender, The fans then cheered as Brian Adams and Brian Lee came running down from the back! The champions got into a brawl with both teams! It was a out of control six men brawl, With Road Agents and Referees running down from the back to try to put a stop to it. Monday Night Raw went to a commercial break with the announcers wondering who's going to face Lee and Adams for the titles at Wrestlemania 13.

68, 78, 74 **1/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

The Patriot Vs. Goldust with Marlena

Lots of "USA" chants here to show support for The Patriot. It's rumored that a match between The Patriot and Sycho Sid has been canceled from Wrestlemania 13. Even though Sycho Sid is scheduled to wrestle at the event. Goldust is of course scheduled to meet Ken Shamrock at Wrestlemania 13. Goldust did his usual routine with The Patriot. Trying to rub him and kiss him, But all he got for it was a ass whooping. Marlena got up on the apron when The Patriot looked like he was going for the Patriot Missile, And distracted The Patriot long enough for Goldust to toss him off the top rope. Goldust had The Patriot down several times, But didn't cover him, Instead, He started rubbing The Patriot and tried to kiss The Patriot several times, But kept getting punched in the mouth. Goldust looked to have this one won after Marlena distracted the referee, Allowing Goldust to low blow The Patriot. Goldust set up The Patriot for the Curtain Call, But then, On the big screen we were shown Ken Shamrock destroying Goldust's locker room in the back with a baseball bat! This distracted Goldust long enough for The Patriot to deliver the Uncle Slam and pick up the win. After the match ended, The Patriot celebrated and waved the American flag while Shamrock started walking down the entrance way with a baseball bat! Goldust and Marlena quickly fled through the crowd while Shamrock tried to chase them, Swinging the bat.

73, 81, 83 ***1\4

Ric Flair Explains His Actions

We go to the office of the Commissioner of the World Wrestling Federation, The one and the only, "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. The Commissioner is shown lounging on a black leather couch, Holding some documents in his hands.

Ric Flair- Ever since Friday night everyone has been asking me why would I accept Kevin Nash's challenge for a match at Wrestlemania 13. I tried, I really tried. I tried to make Kevin Nash see things my way. But he couldn't. He couldn't realize that I am the Commissioner of the WWF. Not him. Since I came to the World Wrestling Federation, I have been beaten up by three different men. And two of them have faced the consequences. But not you Nash. You haven't faced any consequences. That was until last Friday night. Let me make myself perfectly clear, I am not scared of you. I don't care how big you are. Or how bad you are. Yeah, You've planted me with the Jackknife a couple of times. But I've gotten back up from them. And if you think that I am scared to fight you at Wrestlemania 13 in a No Holds Barred, Anything goes match, Then you got another thing coming. I been in the ring with men tougher, Bigger, And badder than you. And when we're in that ring at Wrestlemania 13, When you're looking straight across that ring, Right into the eyes of a man who hasn't wrestled in almost a year, You will see no fear in this man's eyes. I don't fear you Kevin Nash. And after you're laying on that canvas, Flat on your back, You will once and for all know that you can't strike fear into the Commissioner! You wanna be a tough guy? Flair gets up off the couch and does a strut to a big ovation from the crowd. Flair doesn't seem as calm as he was just a few seconds ago. Let me ask you something, What's gonna happen when Ric by God Flair kicks your ass all over Chicago? You talked about me not having it anymore, Well, Lets see who has what at Wrestlemania 13! Wooooooooooo! No Holds Barred, Anything Goes! Just the way I like it! These fans are gonna see your big ass fall, And I'll make sure you will learn some respect for the Commissioner! Woooooo! Flair flips over a small table in his office and then grabs a pot with flowers in it and throws it against the wall. I'll see you at Wrestlemania 13! Woooooooooooo!

We fade to a commercial break with the announcers being all giddy over Ric Flair. McMahon asks if Ric Flair will be the one who'll teach Kevin Nash some respect.

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COMMERCIAL BREAK

Kevin Nash Vs. Jesse James

Kevin Nash and Jesse James didn't really seem to work too well together. But the crowd was into this match up, Hoping that the youngster would pull off the huge upset. Nash started this one off basically laughing at James, Acting like this was going to be an easy challenge, But he was surprised when James started going after him with right hands. James dominated Nash in the corner for a short while in the corner with right hands to the big man. James was quickly overpowered by Nash, Allowing Nash to do the usual moves in the corner. Nash took his time here and really pounded on James. Nash even looked at the camera and told Flair this is what he'd be in store for at Wrestlemania 13. Nash kept things his way for a couple minutes and eventually tried to Jackknife James, James was able to counter into a small package for a very close two count. James started to make the big comeback and drilled Nash with a huge DDT, Gaining another very close near fall. James did the shake rattle n roll punches on Nash and then went behind Nash to try to hit the Pump Handle Slam, But Nash countered into a overhead toss. When James got up, He was drilled by a big boot to the face. Nash then lifted James up and drilled him with the Jackknife Powerbomb to score the win. After the match ended, Nash lifted James back up and delivered another huge Jackknife Powerbomb to the young man! Nash wasn't done though, He tossed James out to the floor and went after him. Nash looked at the announce table and smiled. Nash cleared the table and then hit a brutal Jackknife Powerbomb to James right through the announce table! The announcers were going crazy, Calling for someone to get an ambulance for James while Nash smiled and posed. I guess this is a way to get James off of TV for awhile, So he can return with a fresh new character or something.

72, 88, 67 *3/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Who Was It That Attacked Al Snow?

Hunter Hearst Helmsley's music plays with the crowd booing the former Intercontinental Champion quite loudly. Helmsley walks down to the ring with the announcers wondering what Helmsley has to say, McMahon says that he thought Helmsley wouldn't even be here tonight. Helmsley is handed a microphone and waits for the fans to quiet down before he starts to talk.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- You know, Ever since I came to the World Wrestling Federation I have been dominate. I was undefeated for quite sometime. I won the King Of The Ring, I won the Intercontinental Championship, I've beaten Bret Hart, The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels all in one year. So, I can say that last year was quite the amazing year for me. But 1997 has been a totally different story. I got screwed out of my WWF Intercontinental Championship, And now I don't even have a opponent for the biggest show of the year, Wrestlemania 13. Rick Martel is not going to Wrestlemania since we found out that Al Snow is up and around. But why was Rick Martel considered to get a shot at the WWF Intercontinental Championship on the biggest stage of them all before me? What has that old man done to be considered before me? The man who dominated 1996? I am laying down a challenge right here and right now, Me and Rick Martel one on one! Tonight! Martel, Everyone knows that you tried to lay out Al Snow. You might not have been in Germany, But you had someone do it. You can't fool me pal. I'm rich, I know what it's like to pay someone to take another person out. Come on out here, Lets finish this right now!

Rick Martel's music begins to play to a big ovation from the crowd. Martel walks down to the ring with a determined look on his face as Helmsley stands in the ring, Waiting. Martel barely enters the ring, And Helmsley attacks! Helmsley starts hammering Martel! Martel fights back and begins to nail Helmsley with right hands! Martel follows up with a atomic drop! Martel comes off the ropes and clotheslines Helmsley down to the canvas! Martel tries to lift Helmsley up, But Helmsley punches him right in the face! Martel quickly falls down to the canvas! Helmsley gets up and raises his arm in the air, And right on his right hand, Is a pair of brass knuckles. Martel pulls himself up with helps from the ropes, But Helmsley drills him with another right hand. Helmsley quickly kicks Martel in the gut and drills him with the Pedigree. Helmsley grabs the microphone while the fans boo.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- Al Snow! I know you're here. I caught him! Just like we planned! He's the one who took you out and even you know it. Come on down here and teach this bastard a lesson!

The fans begin to boo as Al Snow starts walking down the entrance way. Jim Ross says this is a mugging, And there's no prove that it was Martel who had Snow taken out. Snow grabs a steel chair from ringside as Helmsley lifts Martel up. Helmsley ties Martel back against the ropes as Snow enters the ring with the chair in hand.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- I guess my job is done here, I'll leave you two alone.

Helmsley tries to leave the ring, But Snow holds his arm.

Al Snow- Stay. You found out who attacked me. The least I can do for you is to beat this man within a inch of his life right in front of you Hunter.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- All right, I guess I can stay for a minute and watch this piece of trash get what he deserves.

Snow goes up to Martel with the chair and starts shouting at him while Helmsley watches on. Al Snow swings the chair, But drills Helmsley with a huge shot right to the head! Helmsley is out! Snow drops the chair down and looks at Martel. Snow frees Martel, Who leaves the ring. Snow stands over Helmsley and grabs the microphone.

Al Snow- You think I'm a moron don't you? You're the one who tried to take me out Hunter! I saw you just before I got knocked out by your sorry ass. You wanted the shot all for yourself didn't you? Well, You and I will be in that ring at Wrestlemania 13! But not in a one on one match, It'll be you, Me, Austin for the WWF Intercontinental Championship. And this Friday night, It's just and I one on one! And if you do make it to Wrestlemania 13, You're gonna be left helpless against me and Austin.

Snow drops the microphone down on the unconscious Helmsley while Martel watches from the top of the stage. At Wrestlemania 13 it'll be Steve Austin defending the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Al Snow and Hunter Hearst Helmsley in a triple threat match says the announcers, Jim Ross says that the odds will be stacked against Helmsley big time!

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Al Snow lost overness from this segment.

Rick Martel lost overness from this segment.

Al Snow's turn was completed, and he is now a face.

Al Snow gained overness from this turn.

Interview with Bret Hart

We cut to the backstage interview area where we see Michael Cole standing by with Bret "The Hitman" Hart.

Michael Cole- Bret Hart, Tonight you'll be taking on Sycho Sid in the main event. But at Wrestlemania 13 you will be meeting your brother Owen Hart. There's quite alot of bad blood between the two of you. You have tried to fix the relationship with your brother several times, But Owen doesn't look like he's too interested. What are you going to be feeling as you step into the ring with your own flesh and blood one more time, In just twenty days?

Bret Hart- Michael, I tried to talk to Owen. It's been two years since I been trying to fix things with Owen. But he doesn't want to fix things. He wants me out of the World Wrestling Federation. In his own paranoid mind he thinks that I've been holding him back. But that's not the case. And if we have to fight to fix this troubled relationship, Then that's what we're going to do. I just hope it can be a good clean wrestling match. May the better man win once and for all. And all the fans will finally find out which one is the better man. At Wrestlemania 13 the whole world will see two brothers wrestle, One on one nothing else.

Michael Cole- Tonight it's you and Sycho Sid one on one. You two have faced before, But this is a different Sid. Ever since he joined up with The Money Mine, He's been more violent. Can you be able to defeat Sycho Sid tonight? You know members of The Money Mine are going to be trying to interfere in this one.

Bret Hart- Despite not getting along with Sid at times, I always respected him. That was until he joined The Money Mine. Sycho Sid had a huge fanbase and he turned on all his fans. For what? Money? Sycho Sid sold out his fans. And that's something someone with true character would never do. And tonight, I will defeat Sycho Sid. If The Money Mine tries to get involved, I'll take care of them as well. Sycho Sid, As far as your more violent attitude goes, You don't scare me big man. You been able to dominate all these guys since you joined The Money Mine, But lets see what you'll be able to do with me in this ring tonight. I will prove to you why I am the excellence of execution and why I am the best there is, The best there was, And the best that there ever will be.

Michael Cole- Fans, Up next it's Bret "The Hitman" Hart taking on Sycho Sid! It's tonight's huge main event!

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COMMERCIAL BREAK

Sycho Sid with Dawn Marie Vs. Bret Hart

The crowd was into this huge main event big time. It was actually a pretty good match thanks to Bret Hart somehow being able to carry Sid here. Sid started out trying to use his size to his advantage, But the smarter Bret Hart went right after Sid's legs. Bret Hart kicked and stomped on Sid's legs and tried to go for the Sharpshooter early, But Dawn Marie got up on the apron and distracted referee Earl Hebner. The other members of The Money Mine then tried to come down the entrance way and get into the ring, But several referees sent them to the back. But all of this distracted "The Hitman" which allowed Sid to take the advantage. Sid worked over Bret Hart's lower back and rammed Hart three times into the steel ring post on the outside back first! Back inside the ring, Sid worked over Hart with a long camel clutch, But there's no quit in Bret Hart as he got out of it and dropped Sid down. Bret Hart looked like he had mounted an offense, But Sid booted Hart right in the face. Sid worked over Hart for a long while and looked to have things won after Choke Slamming "The Hitman". But instead of covering Hart, Sycho Sid called for the Powerbomb. Sid tried to Powerbomb Hart, But Hart escaped and planted Sid with a brutal DDT. Bret then made the comeback and took Sid down with his usual trademark moves. Bret Hart came off the second rope with a elbow drop right to Sid's heart. Bret called for the Sharpshooter, But Sid kicked him right in the face. Sid once again Choke Slammed Bret, But didn't go for the cover. Sycho Sid chose to climb the top turnbuckle instead. It didn't work out as well as Sid had hoped as Hart shook the ropes, Crotching Sid on the top turnbuckle! Hart climbed up with Sid and superplexed Sid right off the top turnbuckle! Bret Hart then quickly applied the Sharpshooter to Sid while Dawn Marie looked on from ringside. Before Sid could tap out, Owen Hart was shown watching from the top of the stage. Bret Hart got distracted by this and broke the hold. Bret Hart stood in the ring and shouted at Owen, Who just looked on. When Bret turned around, Sid booted him in the gut and planted him with the Powerbomb to score the one, two, three. Owen Hart then just headed to the back while Dawn Marie entered the ring and celebrated with Sycho Sid.

79, 92, 79 ***

COMMERCIAL BREAK

WWF Slam Of The Week- Chris Benoit upsets Van Hammer with the Crippler Crossface! (RAW Saturday Night 3/1/1997)

If You Can't Beat Them With Force, Beat Them With Your Brains

Monday Night Raw returns from the commercial break with Vince McMahon standing inside the ring holding a microphone.

Vince McMahon- At Wrestlemania 13 we will see the biggest WWF Championship match in history. It will be the winner of the 1997 Royal Rumble, The Undertaker challenging perhaps the greatest World Wrestling Federation Champion of all time, Scott Hall for the WWF Championship on the biggest stage of them all. At this time, Allow me to introduce to you, The phenom of the WWF, The Undertaker!

The lights going off. The bells toll to a huge ovation from the fans as the music of The Undertaker begins to play. The phenom himself walks down to the ring while Jim Ross hypes the WWF Championship match at Wrestlemania 13 between Scott Hall and The Undertaker. The Undertaker walks up the steel steps and raises his arms in the air bringing back the lights into the arena. The Undertaker enters the ring with Vince McMahon standing there, Getting ready to interview the phenom.

Vince McMahon- Thank you for joining us tonight on Monday Night Raw. Undertaker, Over the past few weeks we've seen Scott Hall try to do everything to take you out. He's hit you with steel chairs, Jumped you, He's even busted you open. But nothing seems to have taken it's affect on you. This past Friday night we saw him open you open. With everything Scott Hall has done to you, How has it not taken it's affect on you? How do you stand strong?

The Undertaker- McMahon, I stand strong because of all my creatures of the night. I stand strong because of the energy my creatures of the night give me. I have been to the dark side to gather my energy. I feed off of the dark side and the creatures of the night. Everything Scott Hall has been doing hasn't had it's affect on me because of each and everyone of my creatures of the night. All Scott Hall has done thus far is annoy me.

Vince McMahon- You and Scott Hall haven't really crossed paths in the World Wrestling Federation until now. Why haven't you gone after Scott Hall?

The Undertaker- Scott Hall has never wronged me before. That was until this last In Your House where he hit me over the head with a steel chair. Before that, Going into Wrestlemania 13 was about getting something that belongs in the dark side and that is the WWF Championship. And Scott Hall knows he stands no chance of beating me at Wrestlemania 13. So he's tried to take me out. But that hasn't worked. Scott Hall is scared. He's scared for more than the WWF Championship. Because he knows that at Wrestlemania 13 me and my creatures of the night are coming for him. We're coming to take him to the dark side. His mind, Body and soul will belong to us. The sins you have committed against us these past few weeks will be dealt with.

Vince McMahon- Undertaker, This match will be the first time you get a shot at the WWF Championship since last year's Royal Rumble when many people thought you had the title won. This is of course a huge opportunity for you. It's been almost six years since you have held the title. Will you be able to somehow defeat perhaps the greatest WWF Champion of all time?

The Undertaker- Scott Hall is just like every person that I have stepped into the ring with, Cocky and cool on the outside, But on the inside, He's living in fear. Scott Hall knows that in just twenty days me and my creatures of the night will be coming for him. And when he's in that ring with me, He will have no choice but to rest in.....................

The lights go off cutting off The Undertaker. The fans don't know how to react as The Undertaker's music plays. Druids are shown wheeling down a casket while The Undertaker looks on, Not knowing what's going on. The druids set the casket up at ringside and open it........ When the lights come back on, Scott Hall is shown standing behind The Undertaker! Hall has the WWF Championship with him and he jumps Undertaker from behind, Nailing Undertaker over the back of the head with the title, Sending Undertaker right into the casket! McMahon leaves the ring while Scott Hall goes to the outside and closes the casket! Monday Night Raw goes off the air with Scott Hall standing on top of the casket posing with the WWF Championship.

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Overall Rating- 83

TV Rating- 7.28

Competition

Monday Nitro

TV Rating- 6.45

Attendance- 7,029

Ticket Sales- $281,160

ECW Code Red

TV Rating- 3.61

Attendance- 1,259

Ticket Sales- $37,770

USPW Thursday Night Jam

TV Rating- 1.73

Attendance- 454

Ticket Sales- $9,080

Notes

"Shawn Michaels and Hollywood Holly didn't 'click' in their match, maybe due to their mismatched skills causing their styles not to gel?" -Pat Patterson

"Our ratings battle with Monday Nitro is so close that neither show is gaining a clear advantage!" -Sophie

News

- James E. Cornette will be out for the rest of the month with a back injury.

- Scott Taylor suffered a broken leg during a dark match when he was up against Scott Putski. Taylor will be out for seven months.

[Hewey]

Credit Jack Krauser for the logo

Channel: UPN

Time Slot: Prime Time

Date: March 7, 1997

Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Attendance: 10,025

Ticket Sales: $401,000

Announcers: Jonathan Coachman and Jerry Lawler

Voice Over- The World Wrestling Federation, For over fifty years the revolutionary force in sports entertainment.

Friday Night Mayhem comes on the air with a video package showing great World Wrestling Federation action. When the video ends, We're taken inside the arena where pyro goes off from the rafters and from the entrance way. We then head over to our announce position where Jonathan Coachman and Jerry Lawler are standing by. They are very excited and hype up tonight's big show.

Survey Says..........

The World Wrestling Federation Champion, Scott Hall makes his way down to the ring with these ten thousand plus fans on hand booing him. The WWF Champion is in ring gear, And the announcers have no clue why Hall is coming out here since he's not scheduled to be here, Especially wrestling. Scott Hall enters the ring and grabs the microphone from the Fink. Hall waits for the crowd to quiet down before speaking.

Scott Hall- Hey yo.......... The crowd boos, Hall just smirks. In case some of you people didn't watch Monday Night Raw this past Monday night, You missed me proving to the whole world just how bad I am. Wait, Hang on. Just how smart I am! See, The Deadman thinks he's intimidating. He thinks he can scare me! Me! The WWF Champion. He thinks that I'm scared of him or something. But that's not true. I showed the whole world on Monday Night Raw that not only am I smarter than Undertaker, But I got his number. I rolled that man into his own casket. All I had to do was get some morons to dress up like druids and he fell for it. Undertaker, You talk about Wrestlemania 13 like it's gonna be some Apocalyptic battle, But I don't see it as that. I see Wrestlemania 13 as a battle for this right here. Hall pats the WWF Championship which is around his waist. That's all that matters to me. I don't care if you're fighting for your creatures of the night or whatever. You can claim that you're gonna take me to the dark side. But it's gonna be the other way around. I'm gonna beat you so badly at Wrestlemania that you're never going to be seen in the WWF again. I am the man that defeated both Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart twice! Back to back. And I'm the man who at the last In Your House pinned your shoulders to the mat. One, Two, Three. And it's going to happen once again at Wrestlemania. So let me ask your fans who they'll think will walk out of Wrestlemania as the World Wrestling Federation Champion. It's survey time! Now, How many of you think The Undertaker will beat me and become the WWF Champion at Wrestlemania 13? The crowd erupts and starts cheering. Hmmmm, Pretty decent cheer. Now, How many of you think Scott Hall is gonna go into Wrestlemania 13 and beat The Undertaker within a inch of his life, And walk out still the WWF Champion? The crowd boos. I agree. I think I will defeat The Undertaker at Wrestlemania 13 and remain the WWF Champion. But that's not all I wanted to talk about. I came here, I'm in my gear. I got the belt with me as well. I'm laying down a open challenge. Right here tonight. For the World Wrestling Federation Championship. Anyone who thinks they have what it takes to beat me for this title, Come on out here! Wanna make a name for yourself? Try and take this gold off of around my waist!

Scott Hall stands in the ring and takes off his vest and the WWF Championship. After awhile some familiar music begins to play.................

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World Wrestling Federation Championship

Scott Hall© Vs. "The Wildman" Marc Mero with Sable

Marc Mero's the one who accepted Scott Hall's challenge tonight. Coachman and Lawler kept hyping this as a major match since if Mero were to beat Hall tonight, He'd be the one who'd go to Wrestlemania 13 and fight The Undertaker for the WWF Championship. Mero started this one off red hot, Attacking Hall right as he entered the ring. Mero got some early near falls on Hall, And even tossed Hall to the outside. After delivering a big somersault plancha to Hall on the outside, Mero rolled Hall back into the ring and scored with a huge moonsault off the top rope for a two count. Mero continued giving Hall his money's worth, And almost won the title with a backslide. After that, Hall decided to take a breather and rolled to the outside. Hall started messing with Sable, And Mero went out after Hall. Of course, Hall is the superior brawler and ended up getting the advantage out on the floor. Back inside the ring, Hall kept things his way and came closer and closer to putting Mero away. Hall would even stop and taunt Sable, Which allowed Mero to start fighting back. Mero was able to make the big comeback after Hall tried to go for the Outsider's Edge, But Mero countered it into a huge back body drop and then ran down Hall with a drop kick. Mero slammed Hall and hit a slingshot leg drop off the apron for a extremely close near fall as the match reached the nine minute mark. Marc Mero samoan dropped Scott Hall and headed up top. Mero came off the top with a perfectly executed Wild Thing and covered Hall for a two count! Hall had his foot on the ropes! Mero lifted Hall up and placed Hall on the top rope. Mero went up with Hall and tried to superplex Hall, But Hall hit Mero over the back several times and then delivered the Outsider's Edge to Mero right off the top turnbuckle! Hall wasn't done though, He lifted Mero up and hit another Outsider's Edge for the three to retain the title! After the match ended, A exhausted Scott Hall lifted Mero up and tossed him out to the floor. Sable helped Mero to the back while Hall posed with the WWF Championship.

87, 90, 81 ***1\4

Haunting Words...........

The lights in the arena went off the and bells started to toll. Scott Hall stood in the ring as purple lights came on. The Undertaker's music played, But the phenom was nowhere in sight. On the video screen, The image of The Undertaker came on.

The Undertaker- Scott Hall, The sins of this past Monday night will not go unnoticed. You put me inside my own casket. You trapped me inside my own personal hell. And for that you will pay. Wrestlemania 13 is only sixteen days. And each and everyone of those sixteen days will be hell for you Scott Hall. Scott Hall, The games have only just begun. And after Wrestlemania 13, You will be the one who'll be inside the casket. The creatures of the night will get more than the WWF Championship at Wrestlemania 13. They will get your mind, Body and soul. You will rest in peace.........

The arena goes back to normal with the fans cheering. Scott Hall stands in the ring with the WWF Championship. Hall definitely doesn't look as cocky as he did earlier on in the night as we go to a commercial break.

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Duke "The Money Maker" Droese, Simon Diamond and Johnny Swinger with Dawn Marie and Sycho Sid Vs. The Patriot, Ahmed Johnson and Rocky Maivia

The announcers recapped the issues between The Patriot and The Money Mine, With highlights of Sycho Sid turning on The Patriot to join The Money Mine. A solid six men tag team match here, That didn't see the usual interference from Dawn Marie or Sycho Sid. Rocky took the beating for his team since the beginning of the match, And at times, It looked like The Money Mine were on their way to victory. But as usual, The members of The Money Mine didn't know when to stop posing and taunting the crowd. Which allowed Rocky to take out Swinger with a DDT and make the hot tag to Ahmed Johnson. Then, All hell broke loose with all six men going at it in a wild brawl. Diamond and Swinger ended up on the outside brawling with Maivia and Patriot while Droese fought Johnson in the ring. Ahmed Johnson delivered a brutal spinebuster to Droese and called for the Pearl River Plunge. Dawn Marie got up on the apron while Sycho Sid entered the ring and Choke Slammed Johnson! Sid rolled Droese on top of Johnson while Dawn Marie got off the apron. The referee counted the one, two, three, Awarding the win for The Money Mine. After the match ended, The Patriot, Against Rocky's wishes, Grabbed a steel chair and nailed Swinger and Diamond as The Money Mine were heading up the ramp! Droese got a shot to the head as well. The Patriot then dropped the chair and started slugging it out with Sycho Sid! Road Agents and Referees came to the ramp way and tried to separate both men as we went to a commercial break.

72, 73, 73 **

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Goldust Continues His Mind Games

When we return from the commercial break, We're taken to a video from earlier today. We're taken to what's apparently Goldust's home. We're taken to a huge living room where there's two directors chairs and a big screen TV set up. The door opens and we see Goldust and Marlena enter the living room and take their seats.

Goldust- Welcome to the first ever edition of Goldust At The Movies As we all know, I'll be facing Ken Shamrock at Wrestlemania 13. Ken Shamrock is sure a brave man isn't he Marlena? Marlena nods her head. I tried to get him to join us on our crusade. But he doesn't seem to understand our way. Our way of free living so to speak. Last week, After I tried to plant him with the golden kiss, He went nuts. Ken Shamrock and I are suppose to wrestle in the ring at Wrestlemania 13. The World Wrestling Federation is tossing me against the lion at Wrestlemania. Kenny, After you destroyed my locker room on Monday Night Raw, And then you tried to assault the both of us with it. Kenny, If you wanna play baseball with me, You should just ask. I'll bust out the bat anytime you want. Kenny, I tried to understand your anger. And what better way to understand an animal, Than to watch it in action? So that's what I've done. I got me a very good movie I want to watch. Marlena hands Goldust a tape. Goldust gets up and pops the tape into the VCR. Goldust takes a seat and clicks on the remote. Kenny, Enjoy.

Our screen show us footage from outside of a house. Someone is handling a camera, Looking into a bed room. We look into a room where we see Ken Shamrock getting up out off bed in the morning. Some footage of Shamrock is shown, Including Shamrock brushing his teeth and getting dressed.

Goldust- Very interesting thus far, Kenny, It appears that you seem very peaceful in the morning. You're not trying to smash things up, You're like a normal person. You get dressed, Brush your teeth......... And what else? Lets see.

We go back to the video where we now see Shamrock eating his breakfast and reading a newspaper.

Goldust- Lucky Charms? I guess it's the whole Irish thing. Because I can't picture the world's most dangerous man eating Lucky Charms. Then again, You do have kids in the house don't you? But they're not up yet, Are they? Lets find out.

Shamrock is shown working out for a bit, Then the video shows Shamrock getting off into his car and driving. A hand is shown opening Shamrock's front door. And whoever is handling the camera, Enters Shamrock's home. The person heads into the kitchen where Shamrock's cereal bowl is still there. And there's some cereal left. The person takes a spoon full of cereal and apparently eats it. The person then begins heading up the stairs, All we're shown is a pair of boots heading up the stairs. The person goes into a room where we see two beds. Each bed has a child in it. The camera moves up and we see that the person inside the house is Goldust. Goldust goes up to one of the beds where the child is sleeping. Goldust strokes the kids hair and covers him up.

Goldust- Kenny, Don't you know to never leave your kids alone inside the house? Did you even bother to kiss this kid good bye? Then I will. Goldust kisses the kid on the forehead. The kid is still asleep. What would happen if he woke up Kenny? I know I'd have to keep him quiet. Lets hope it doesn't go that far. Now, There's another child here who deserves some special attention.

Goldust goes to other kids bed. The other kid is tossing and turning.

Goldust- Does this young man have a nightmare? Well, I can't fix that. So I'm gonna leave these two with a very special present. Made by Marlena. Will you help me? The person handling the camera gives Goldust two big presents, Wrapped in gold. This is for you. Goldust puts the first gift at a bedside table in front of the first kid. And this one is for you. Goldust gets up and puts the second gift on the second beside table, Besides Shamrock's other son. Kenny, Relax. I'm not giving them some violent video game. Or some dirty movie. I'm giving these two young men some sweaters. Made by Marlena. With tender loving care. That's all. I was going to ask her to make one for you, But I know you might not like it right way and you'll just end up ripping it. But after Wrestlemania 13, I have a feeling that me, Marlena, You and your sons will be alot closer.

Goldust leaves the room and blows a kiss towards the sleeping kids. Goldust enters Ken Shamrock's room and looks at the big bed.

Goldust- I guess the old lady is out of town huh Kenny? Don't worry, We'll give her a proper gift when she does come back. Meanwhile, I think I'm going to see what this bed feels like. Goldust lays down on the bed and grabs a pillow. So soft. So fresh and clean. Goldust takes a deep breath. That's what you smell like Kenny boy? Nice! Kenny, I can't wait for when you're laying down in my bed. It's much bigger than this, And it'll fit all of us in it. Goldust looks alarmed as he hears something. I think you're home? Well, I can't afford to get this suit ripped up right now. So, I'll come back maybe next week. No need to have the boys send me cards thanking me for the presents, Uncle Goldust loves the children. And Kenny, I'll see you on March 23rd.

Goldust leaves the room as we see Shamrock making his way up the stairs. Shamrock doesn't spot Goldust, As Goldust quickly runs into a bathroom. Goldust looks around, And we see that Shamrock has gone into his room. Goldust quickly runs down the stairs with the camera man following him. Goldust quickly makes his way out the front door and runs out of sight. The video ends with a Shamrock yelling "what the hell?".

We cut back to Goldust, Who's still sitting in his chair. He's now eating some popcorn while Marlena smokes a cigar.

Goldust- I'm glad I'm not in Cleveland tonight. Because I know you, Just like the millions of fans all around the world have just watched this footage. Maybe your sons did too. Well, They must have known something was up after those gifts were placed in their room. I know you saw it, And I know you'd be waiting for me to arrive tonight. But I'm not there. I'm in Hollywood. And in sixteen days, I'll be in Chicago waiting for you. And on that night, I will make sure you will never forget the name of takes deep breath. Goldust.

The video ends with Goldust eating popcorn as Marlena continues to smoke. We go to a commercial break.

94

Ken Shamrock gained overness from this segment.

Goldust gained overness from this segment.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Hakushi Vs. Steve Bradley

This is Hakushi's big return to the ring after having his neck broken at the hands of Albert last July. Sean Waltman came to the ringside area and joined Coachman and Lawler for commentary. Waltman talked about how he was going to go to Wrestlemania 13 and become the first ever World Wrestling Federation Light Heavyweight Champion. Coachman reminded us that no match has been made yet for the Light Heavyweight Championship. Hakushi and Bradley had great chemistry here, But the crowd could have cared less for the match up. Bradley again offered a handshake to his opponent before the match, Only to pull his hand away. The action was quick, With both men hitting their usual moves. Hakushi even did a walk on the ropes, Ending with him spring boarding off of it with a shoulder tackle to Bradley out on the floor. Waltman kept talking about how he was the first true Light Heavyweight competitor in the WWF. And the best American Light Heavyweight in the world. Hakushi looked to be the first man to pin Bradley after coming off the top with the Senton Bomb to Bradley, But Sean Waltman entered the ring and almost took Hakushi's head off with a spinning heel kick! This caused Bradley to be disqualified, But he still hasn't been pinned or submit! Waltman and Bradley then started stomping away on Hakushi, But fellow Japanese superstar, Taka Michinoku came running down from the back! Taka entered the ring and took out both Bradley and Waltman with a double clothesline! Waltman quickly fled the ring, Leaving Bradley all alone to take Taka's Michinoku Driver, Followed by another Senton Bomb by Hakushi! Waltman could only point and make threats to the two Japanese superstars.

75, 59, 91 ***1\2

Interview with Owen Hart

We cut to the backstage interview area where we see Kevin Kelly standing by with Owen Hart.

Kevin Kelly- Owen Hart, Tonight you'll be taking on the world's most dangerous man, Ken Shamrock in singles action. Last week, It was you and your brother Bret trying to outsmart the other. It ended up with Bret tossing you out to the floor and standing superior to you. Last Monday night was a different story though. Bret had Sycho Sid locked into the Sharpshooter, But got distracted by you. You stood on top of the ramp way just staring at your brother. This cost Bret his match since the distraction allowed Sid to Powerbomb Bret for the win. Why did you cost your brother his match on Monday Night Raw?

Owen Hart- Hey, Did I interfere? Did I run down to ringside and cost him his match? Kelly shakes his head, Saying no. That's right. Bret allowed himself to be distracted. He had the match won. Dawn Marie wasn't distracting the referee, The Money Mine were nowhere near the ringside area. He had Sycho Sid locked into the Sharpshooter. I just stood on the stage and wanted to scout my Wrestlemania 13 opponent. What's wrong with that? Bret allowed himself to lose. Getting distracted is apart of wrestling. A great wrestler will overcome distraction and win the match. But Bret had to break the hold and yell at me. He got what he deserved. And that was a big powerbomb at the hands of Sycho Sid. Bret lost all on his own. I didn't cost him the match. He can whine about being screwed all he wants, But Bret screwed Bret.

Kevin Kelly- As we head closer to Wrestlemania 13, We know that it'll be you and Bret going at it one on one. Possibly for the last time. Owen, This match will no doubt shake the World Wrestling Federation forever. This will be a match between you and your own brother. Bret said he wants to make up after Wrestlemania 13 is done and over with, What do you have to say about that?

Owen Hart- You actually buy that? Bret's the biggest con artist I have ever seen. To all the fans he says he wants to make up. But after every time I've beaten him, He's acted like the biggest jerk. That's why the Hart family can never come together. My parents are afraid Bret's jealously is going to get the best of him and he'll try to stab me with a kitchen knife at Christmas or something. And as far as me wanting to make up with Bret goes, When Bret admits that I am the better man and the better brother, That's when the Hart family will have made up. And he will admit that to the whole world at Wrestlemania 13. He will admit that when I lock him into the move that I invented, The Sharpshooter. He'll tap out for everyone to see at Wrestlemania 13. And he'll have no choice but to admit that Owen Hart is the superior one in the Hart family.

Kevin Kelly- Tonight it's you and Ken Shamrock one on one for the first time ever. After the footage Goldust has just shown us, Ken Shamrock will no doubt be in a foul mood. Owen, He might be looking to take his aggression out on you. What do you have to say about that?

Owen Hart- You think Ken Shamrock scares me? I'm Owen Hart. The best wrestler this company has ever seen. I'm a former WWF Tag Team and WWF Intercontinental Champion. Ken Shamrock is nothing to me! He will go down tonight just like Bret will go down at Wrestlemania 13. The beating I give Shamrock tonight will make me the world's most dangerous man. Ken Shamrock, You think I give a crap if Goldust went into your house? I'm not gonna show any mercy on you tonight.

Kevin Kelly- Fans, Up next it'll be Ken Shamrock taking on Owen Hart! What a huge match up we'll see next!

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Ken Shamrock Vs. Owen Hart

After the Goldust video, The crowd was hoping Shamrock would beat the piss out of Owen Hart. Shamrock looked to have kept his cool and he and Owen had a good match. Owen started off out wrestling Shamrock and then taunting Shamrock. After a couple more exchanges, Shamrock looked like he was going to lock the Ankle Lock into Owen, But Owen quickly fled the ring. Owen seemed like he was going to head to the back, But Shamrock chased after him and clotheslined Owen on the steel ramp way. Shamrock beat the snot out of Owen on the outside, And tried to send Owen into the steel steps, But Owen countered and Shamrock hit the steel steps shoulder first. Owen Hart kept things going his way as they went back into the ring, Scoring a near fall with a missile drop kick and spinning heel kick to Shamrock. Owen kept working over Shamrock's legs, But could not apply the Sharpshooter to Shamrock. After Owen missed a top rope elbow drop, Shamrock started to make the comeback. Shamrock caught Owen with a big side kick and followed up with a high back body drop. Shamrock took Owen out with a devastating belly to belly suplex and called for the Ankle Lock. Before Shamrock could apply the Ankle Lock to Owen, Owen "accidentally" punched the referee in the gut. Shamrock applied the Ankle Lock to Owen, Who was tapping. But the referee was down. Shamrock went to check on the referee, Allowing Owen to low blow Shamrock from behind. Owen then took Shamrock down with a double leg take down and applied the Sharpshooter as the referee got up. The referee asked Shamrock if he'd give it up, But Shamrock kept screaming no. The crowd then roared as Bret Hart appeared on top of the stage. Owen didn't lose his focus though. Owen just kept staring at his brother while he had Shamrock in the Sharpshooter. Shamrock was somehow able to grab the ropes and force the hold to be broken. Owen then pointed at Bret and kept taunting Bret, And never saw Shamrock get up. Bret smiled and headed to the back. Owen turned around, And Shamrock caught him with a hurricanrana take over. Shamrock then applied the Ankle Lock. Owen quickly tapped out! The crowd went nuts as Shamrock celebrated. Owen Hart headed to the back throwing a fit. Coachman said that Owen's cockiness was what distracted him and not Bret.

87, 90, 83 ***1\4

The Patriot Gets Some Partners

We cut to the back where we see Marissa Mazzola standing by with The Patriot in the locker room.

Marissa Mazzola- Earlier tonight your efforts against The Money Mine came up short. You tried getting Rocky Maivia and Ahmed Johnson to help you, But you guys once again failed. The Money Mine seems to have the advantage against you. And it was announced that you will not be fighting Sycho Sid one on one at Wrestlemania. It was announced that if you want to face The Money Mine at Wrestlemania, You'll have to find some partners to join forces with you. At this time, Do you have anyone in mind to join forces with you at Wrestlemania 13?

The Patriot- Marissa, I had no idea about this match. But I'm sure I can find three men to team up with me at Wrestlemania 13. I'm sure there are men tough enough to team up with me to take on those four men. The Money Mine think they're the ones who run the WWF. But I'm going to give all of them a fight at Wrestlemania 13 that they will never forget. If I can't find partners, Then I'll go at it on my own. But I am hoping someone steps up. I hope that they're serious about this. I hope that it's someone that I can take seriously. I....... Music starts to play. It sounds louder and louder. What is that?

The door is kicked open and Marty Jannetty comes dancing inside. Koko B. Party comes in followed by Van Hammer, Who's carrying a big boom box over his shoulder. Jannetty starts dancing around The Patriot and Marissa.

The Patriot- What's going on? I'm in the middle of something.

Marty Jannetty- Patriot, We heard you needed some pals for Wrestlemania 13. And who better to join forces with you than us?

The Patriot- Marty, You're a good guy. All of you guys are great and all, But you guys don't take anything seriously. This is The Money Mine I'm talking about. You been in there against them, And you lost. All you guys do is party.

Marty Jannetty- But this is personal, Duke Droese never gave me that title of his. Remember? I beat him and won it? But he never handed it to me.

The Patriot- You sold the belt! You sold the belt for freaking gas money!

Marty Jannetty- I did? Oh yeah I did! But we never got to settle our issue with them. You need partners, And there's three men right here who are willing to team up with you for Wrestlemania 13. And okay, We like to party. A little. Hammer says "a little?" All right, Alot! But that's why you need us! You're too uptight! You need to relax! To beat The Money Mine, You must be at peace with yourself. You must join us Patriot, You must learn to party!

The Patriot- I think I'm doing fine on my own, Thanks for the offer Marty. But I don't think it's going to work out. I...........

Marty Jannetty- interrupting The Patriot Lets make a deal. We'll prove to you that we can be taken seriously. We'll party before and after the shows, But during the shows we'll be with our working boots on. We'll be as serious as serious can be. And if we live up to your expectations, Then you'll let us team with you at Wrestlemania.

The Patriot- All right, I guess that sounds all right. I'll give you guys until next week. And if you guys are still messing around, Then I won't team with you at Wrestlemania 13. You guys need to take this match seriously.

Marty Jannetty- Okay, But after Wrestlemania 13. After we beat The Money Mine, You're gonna join us in Mexico for the ultimate party! Yeah!

Jannetty dances on out of the room followed by Koko and Hammer.

The Patriot- Good lord, What have I gotten myself into?

69

Koko B. Party gained overness from this segment.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Hunter Hearst Helmsley Vs. Al Snow

Al Snow is hugely over. Snow attacked Helmsley as Helmsley was making his entrance. Both men brawled on top of the entrance stage, With Snow suplexing Helmsley right on the steel stage. Snow was out of control, Pounding the living hell out of Helmsley and even tossing Helmsley off the top of the stage onto the floor below! Snow then took the ultimate high risk by jumping off the stage with a cross body to Helmsley on the floor! Both men brawled through the crowd for a bit, With Snow using anything he could as a weapon! A fan with a broken leg even gave Snow his crutch to use on Helmsley! After minutes of brawling, They finally made their way to the ringside area, With Snow still dominating Helmsley. They went into the ring where Helmsley was able to get the upper hand after hitting a low blow on Snow behind the referee's back. Helmsley used his trademark moves on Snow to try to put him away, But nothing he did seemed to have it's affect on Snow. Snow started to make the comeback with the crowd right behind him. Snow went for a super kick, But Helmsley ducked and the referee got accidentally hit by it! Snow followed up with a release German suplex to Helmsley and covered, But there was no one to make the count. Snow tried to revive the referee as Steve Austin came running down from the back with a steel chair! Austin came into the ring and drilled Snow with a shot right to the back! Austin then wound up and hit Snow over the head with the chair! Austin rolled to the outside of the ring with the chair while Helmsley lifted Snow up and planted him with the Pedigree. Helmsley covered Snow as the referee came to and counted the one, two, three. After the match ended, The crowd and the announcers were shocked as to why Austin would turn on his partner. Austin came into the ring with the steel chair and drilled Snow all over with it time and time again while Helmsley watched. The crowd then started to cheer as Rick Martel came running down from the back with a steel chair of his own! Helmsley and Austin quickly left the ring while Martel stood inside the ring and checked on the hurt Al Snow. Coachman and Lawler couldn't believe what Steve Austin did to Al Snow. They wondered if Helmsley and Austin had plotted against Snow all along.

87, 88, 86 ***1\2

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WWF Slam Of The Week- Sycho Sid beats "The Hitman" with a devastating Powerbomb. (Monday Night Raw 3/3/97)

Kevin Nash And Ric Flair Come To An Agreement Regarding Wrestlemania 13

Kevin Nash makes his way down to the ring as Friday Night Mayhem returns from the commercial break. Kevin Nash poses for awhile in the ring as his pyro go off from the ring posts. Nash is handed a microphone and waits for the fans to quiet down before he talks.

Kevin Nash- Now, If you watched Monday Night Raw then you saw two things happen. First, "The Genetic Wonder" himself destroyed that chump Jesse James in the ring. I beat that man so badly that he's laying in a hospital bed somewhere. True story! I Jackknifed his ass right through the announcers table! You guys should have heard McMahon and Ross screaming like two little girls. And the second thing that happened on Monday night, Was Ric Flair acting like an idiot. Flair, Do you think you throwing stuff around your office and strutting around is suppose to scare me? Flair, This isn't ten years ago when you were considered good. Hell, Ten years ago you still weren't anywhere near my league. I know you're trying hard to make your little comeback. But Ric, This isn't some old man you're fighting. You're fighting me. Kevin Nash. The greatest WWF superstar of all time. The crowd begins to boo Shut up! All you fans just can't accept the fact that Ric Flair can't match up to me in terms of talent. I am seven feet tall, Three hundred seventeen pounds. I've beaten everyone there is to beat in the World Wrestling Federation. I held the WWF Championship for almost a year! No one could take the title off of me. If Ric Flair thinks he's heading into Wrestlemania 13 to defeat me, Then he's got another thing coming. Because it'll be a no holds barred, Anything goes match. That means I can do anything I want to you and you'll have to take it. There won't be no stopping the match, And after I'm done with you, You will realize that your time has passed. And that Kevin Nash is the greatest of all time. But Ric, Looking at our match at Wrestlemania, I have realized something. See, After I beat you, What will that do for me? Sure, I have just beaten the Commissioner, But what won't keep you from screwing me out of title shots or sending someone to try to take me out? Ric, You shouldn't be the Commissioner of the World Wrestling Federation after I beat you. So, How about we make a special stipulation for Wrestlemania 13? After I destroy you, You're not the Commissioner anymore! I know you're here tonight, So how about you come on out here and accept my little challenge? I got all night! I know it'll take awhile for you to stand up off of your chair, But come on Ric!

Ric Flair's music begins to play to a huge ovation from the crowd. Wooooos are heard as the Commissioner stands on top of the ramp way in his custom suit. Flair lets out a woooooo before speaking into a microphone.

Ric Flair- Woooooooooooo! Cleveland, Ohio! Wooooooooooo! The nature boy is here tonight! Woooooooooo! And Kevin Nash! Kevin Nash, You come on out here and bore the crowd for ten minutes with all your usual BS. The only genetic wonder about you is the fact that the crowd hasn't started to walk out of the arena during your little speech! Woooooooooo! I was in my office, Drinking some champagne, Eating some caviar, And I was watching you. First of all, I been in plenty of no holds barred matches. I been in matches you've never even heard of! Do you think you impress me? You are no one to me! And if you think you're gonna toss me around at Wrestlemania 13, You got another thing coming Nash! And you're right about something else too, If you're somehow able to kick my ass all over mania, Then I might get very upset. And if the Commissioner is upset with you, Then you won't be getting no title shots! Hell, At the next Pay Per View, You might just have to face someone like Hobo Jack or something.

Kevin Nash- Exactly! And I feel that's not exactly in my best interest. I know you're gonna try to screw around with me after I kick your ass all over Wrestlemania. So how about it? If I beat you at Wrestlemania 13, You're no longer the Commissioner of the World Wrestling Federation. Come on Flair, If you're so confident about this match, You'll have no problem with the stipulation.

Ric Flair- All right, I accept. No problem. If you defeat me at Wrestlemania 13 then I am no longer the Commissioner of the World Wrestling Federation. And..........

Kevin Nash- interrupting Flair And I get to pick the next Commissioner!

Ric Flair- Excuse me?

Kevin Nash- Yeah! If I'm gonna get a fair chance around here, Then I get to pick the new Commissioner!

Ric Flair- You get to pick the Commissioner? Like I'm gonna let you make yourself Commissioner Kevin. You'll run the WWF straight to hell. You'll put yourself in main events, And no one else will get a fair chance. No way. Hell, You'll probably award yourself the WWF Championship! And nobody in their right mind wants Kevin Nash as the WWF Champion!

Kevin Nash- I won't choose myself as the Commissioner then. I'll pick a fair and objective person to be the Commissioner.

Ric Flair- If that's what you want fine. If you win, Then you pick the next Commissioner. I'll step down as the Commissioner of the WWF. And you will never hear from me again. But if I win, Then you will be my own personal servant! Woooooooooo! You'll clean up my office, Wrestle who I want you to, Carry my bags, And wait inside the limo while I style and profile! Wooooooooooo! You'll have to do whatever I tell you to do! And if you don't, Your ass is fired! That means you'll have to look for work elsewhere! Wooooooooo!

Kevin Nash- That's fine with me. Because you stand no chance in hell of beating me at Wrestlemania 13. After I Jackknife you straight back into the retirement at Wrestlemania 13, You will never come back again. And I'll pick a fair man to run the World Wrestling Federation. So to all your fans, Tell them that you got sixteen days left running the WWF!

Friday Night Mayhem goes off the air with Kevin Nash standing inside the ring while Flair heads backstage. Coachman says that if Nash beats Flair at Wrestlemania, Then the WWF's future is in his hand!

86

Overall Rating- 81

TV Rating- 6.91

Notes

"I think i should be higher up the card." -Simon Diamond

Edited August 2, 2005 by Baby Hewey

[Hewey]

Credit Jack Krauser for the logo

Channel: USA Network

Time Slot: Late Evening

Date: March 8, 1997

Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Attendance: 10,008

Ticket Sales: $400,320

Announcers: Dok Hendrix and Todd Pettengill

Voice Over- The World Wrestling Federation, For over fifty years the revolutionary force in sports entertainment.

RAW Saturday Night comes on the air with a video package showing great World Wrestling Federation action. When the video ends, We're taken to inside the arena where pyro goes off from the rafters and from the entrance way. We then head over to our announce position where Dok Hendrix and Todd Pettengill are standing by. They are very excited and hype up tonight's big show.

Koko B. Party and Van "Party Time" Hammer with "Party Boy" Marty Jannetty Vs. Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart and John Bradshaw

The Patriot was shown watching this match from the back, To see if he could take the members of The Party Squad seriously. Bradshaw and Neidhart didn't care for Hammer and Koko's dancing, And attacked the two men from behind to start off this match. Bradshaw and Neidhart had Koko isolated for most of the match. But they'd get distracted by Jannetty, Who was dancing and cheering on the outside. After Koko took out both men with a double clothesline, He made the hot tag to Hammer. Hammer came into the ring and started to clean house. The ending of the match came when Bradshaw tried to hit the lariat to Hammer, But Hammer ducked it and Bradshaw accidentally nailed Neidhart. Koko then pulled Bradshaw to the outside while Hammer finished Neidhart off with the Hammer Time for the win. The Party Squad then celebrated their win while The Patriot watched from the back, Asking what he's gotten himself into.

59, 62, 55 1/4*

John Bradshaw lost overness from this match.

Jim Neidhart lost overness from this match.

Van Hammer gained overness from this match.

Koko B. Party gained overness from this match.

Jim Neidhart didn't really sell very much, which hurt the match rating.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Billy Kidman, Chavo Guerrero and Scott Putski Vs. Brian Christopher, Ace Darling and Devon Storm

The announcers kept talking about how the first ever WWF Light Heavyweight Champion would be crowned at Wrestlemania 13, And how anyone of these men could be the first ever champion. The crowd wasn't really into this match, But it was quite good. The closing moments saw Scott Putski come off the top rope with a cross body to everyone out on the floor! The ending came when everyone was fighting on the outside, Except for Christopher and Kidman. Brian Christopher delivered a huge sit out powerbomb to Kidman and went up top for the Tennessee Jam, But Billy Kidman moved out of the way and Christopher hit the canvas. With everyone else fighting out on the floor, Kidman went up top and hit the Shooting Star Press to Christopher to pick up the win for his team.

64, 55, 73 *1\2

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Hobo Jack Vs. Scorpio

Hobo Jack is Steve Lombardi, Who got called up from USWA for like the second time within a year. Since Scorpio is leaving the company in three months, Of course he got jobbed out to the guy who's been a jobber for all of his career. Hobo Jack had some filthy looking clothes on and looked like he hadn't shaved in awhile. The announcers speculated on when was the last time he took a bath. Jack started this one off asking fans in the front row for food. But all he got was popcorn thrown at him. He even picked some off of the floor and ate them like it was a steak meal. Scorpio looked to have the match won after connecting with a devastating spinning heel kick, But he decided to go up top. Scorpio went for a moonsault, But Jack moved out of the way and Scorpio got nothing but canvas. Jack finished off Scorpio with a spinning sidewalk slam called the Railroad Blues for the win. The match was horrid with the crowd being dead for it.

51, 48, 55 DUD

Hobo Jack debuted his new gimmick (Bum), it got a positive response.

Hobo Jack gained overness from this match.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

The Quebecers Vs. Hardy Boyz

Best match of the show here, With the crowd getting behind the young Hardy Boyz as they battled the former three time WWF Tag Team Champions. The Hardy Boyz started this one off very seriously, Jumping The Quebecers early on and sending them out to the floor. Matt and Jeff both hit planchas to Jacques and Pierre on the outside and tried to get this one as over with as possibly. After some illegal tactics as usual, The Quebecers were able to gain control of this match and isolated Matt Hardy. Matt was able to make the hot tag to Jeff a couple minutes later. But that didn't matter as The Quebecers picked up the win with a double flapjack to Jeff while Matt was on the outside.

71, 62, 80 **1/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Yokozuna Vs. Billy Gunn with Sunny

This one was just about as bad as Hobo Jack's match, Except that the crowd was into it. Billy Gunn jumped the former two time WWF Champion from behind, But he could not get Yokozuna off of his feet during the whole match. Yokozuna knocked down Gunn several times with right hands and headbutts. Sunny even tried to help Billy, But Yokozuna grabbed her and laid a kiss right on her lips! Yokozuna picked up the win after Sunny again got up on the apron. Billy tried to charge at Yokozuna and attack him from behind, But Yokozuna moved out of the way and Billy was sent flying into Sunny, Knocking her off the apron! Yokozuna then samoan dropped Billy Gunn to pick up the win.

71, 78, 57 1\2*

Yokozuna gained overness from this match.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

WWF Slam Of The Week- Sycho Sid Choke Slams Ahmed Johnson to give The Money Mine the win! (Friday Night Mayhem 3/7/97)

Cactus Jack Vs. Taka Michinoku

A clash of styles here, But it turned out to be a decent little match. Taka attacked Cactus Jack as he entering the ring and tossed Jack out to the floor. Taka then came off the ropes with a cross body right to Jack on the outside. Taka, Much like the Hardy Boyz, Tried to finish this one off early and was as aggressive as ever. Taka tried to deliver the Michinoku Driver to Cactus Jack, But Jack was able to get out of it and plant Taka with a clothesline. After that, It was all Cactus Jack. Jack choked and bit Taka in the corner like a mad man. Cactus Jack picked up the win by locking Taka in the Mandible Claw after he planted Taka with a double arm hook DDT. RAW Saturday Night went off the air with Cactus Jack posing on the ropes, Saying that Shawn Michaels' blood would spill at Wrestlemania 13.

75, 75, 76 **1/4

Overall Rating- 59

TV Rating- 2.90

Competition

Saturday Night

TV Rating- 1.91

Attendance- 7,018

Ticket Sales- $280,720

Hardcore TV

TV Rating- 2.97

Attendance- 1,509

Ticket Sales- $45,270

Worldwide

TV Rating- 3.95

Attendance- 7,045

Ticket Sales- $281,800

Notes

"I think i should be higher up the card." -Ace Darling

"Taka Michinoku and me don't really click. How about booking me against someone like The Undertaker? I think our styles would really work well together." -Cactus Jack

"How about booking me against The Undertaker? I'm sure we could do some pretty entertaining stuff that the fans would like." -Steve Austin

"Our ratings battle with Hardcore TV is so close that neither show is gaining a clear advantage!" -Sophie

[TheArsenal]

Some good shows thee. The Owen/Bret fued is progressing well, and I love Jannety, Van Hammer, and Koko B. Ware as comedy "Party Boy" characters.

I'm confused as to why you have RAW on a Monday and Saturday....but maybe that was explained further back in the diary.

[Hewey]

Credit Jack Krauser for the logo

Date: March 10, 1997

Location: Worcester, Massachusetts

Wrestlemania 13 is only thirteen days away. And we know that on that night in Chicago, Shawn Michaels will meet Cactus Jack in a first blood match. We'll also see Owen Hart battle his brother Bret Hart on that same night. But tonight, All four men will be in the ring at the same time in a huge tag team match up. Shawn Michaels and Bret "The Hitman" Hart will join forces to take on Owen Hart and Cactus Jack in the main event of the evening. Which team will be victorious? Which team will have all the bragging rights as we head into the biggest Wrestlemania of all time? This is no doubt the biggest main event in Monday Night Raw history.

Last week on Friday Night Mayhem, The Undertaker warned Scott Hall that each day until Wrestlemania 13 will be his own personal hell. Will The Undertaker make good on his promise?

On Friday Night Mayhem, Ric Flair agreed to Kevin Nash's stipulations for their huge match at Wrestlemania 13. If Nash wins, Then Flair is no longer the Commissioner of the WWF, And Kevin Nash will be the one who names the new Commissioner. But if Flair wins, Then Nash is his own personal servant. We understand that the Commissioner will have another huge announcement concerning Wrestlemania tonight.

Steve Austin betrayed his former tag team partner and best friend, Al Snow this past Friday night. Was Austin and Helmsley plotting to take out Al Snow all along? Tonight we're going to hear from Steve Austin on why he would side with Hunter Hearst Helmsley and why he would betray Al Snow.

Matches for Monday Night Raw

Sean Waltman, Steve Bradley and Danny Doring Vs. Chavo Guerrero, Billy Kidman and Taka Michinoku

Anyone of these six men could be the first ever Light Heavyweight Champion, But tonight they'll be competing in six men tag team action. Which team will be victorious tonight? This should be a great fast paced tag team match up.

"Party Boy" Marty Jannetty Vs. Billy Gunn

On Friday Night Mayhem, We saw Marty Jannetty offer the services of the Party Squad to The Patriot. Jannetty and his team want to join forces with The Patriot to take on The Money Mine at Wrestlemania 13. The Patriot agreed, If Jannetty can be taken seriously. So, Marty Jannetty has requested this match against one of the top WWF stars to prove to The Patriot how serious he can be. Can Jannetty pull off the upset here? Or will Billy Gunn run right over Jannetty?

Kevin Nash Vs. Yokozuna

Kevin Nash has alot of his mind these days, He knows if he loses to the Commissioner at Wrestlemania 13, Then he's screwed big time. But tonight, He better not be thinking about Commissioner Flair. Because he's taking on the former two time WWF Champion, The five hundred fifty five pound Yokozuna. This should be an amazing match up between two of the greatest WWF Champions of all time.

Brian Adams Vs. Chris Benoit Vs. British Bulldog

It's been announced that Brian Adams and Brian Lee will defend the WWF Tag Team Championship against British Bulldog, Ron Simmons and the team of Chris Benoit and Brian Pillman in a triple threat tag team match up at Wrestlemania 13. Tonight, We'll see each men from those teams battle in a triple threat match up.

Cactus Jack and Owen Hart Vs. Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart

This is no doubt the biggest main event in Monday Night Raw history, Which tag team will be victorious tonight as we head into Wrestlemania 13? It's no secret that Michaels and Hart don't get along, But tonight they'll have to somehow be able to work together, If they want to survive.

Edited August 4, 2005 by Baby Hewey

[Hajjhowe]

3. USWA North American Champion, Steve Blackman defeated Justin Howe at 4:21 with the Pump Kick to retain the title.

[Hewey]

3. USWA North American Champion, Steve Blackman defeated Justin Howe at 4:21 with the Pump Kick to retain the title.

I should have won

Seriously though, great to see this is back. The last few shows have been tight, and I can't wait to see if you end Taker's streak at Mania or not. The card is building up well, and Snow has to be one of your top draws after his turn. He was already the fifth most over heel.

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[Hewey]

Credit Jack Krauser for the logo

Channel: USA Network

Time Slot: Prime Time

Date: March 10, 1997

Location: Worcester, Massachusetts

Attendance: 10,047

Ticket Sales: $401,880

Announcers: Jim Ross and Vince McMahon

Voice Over- The World Wrestling Federation, For over fifty years the revolutionary force in sports entertainment.

Monday Night Raw comes on the air with a video package showing great World Wrestling Federation action. When the video ends, We're taken inside the arena where pyro goes off from the rafters and from the entrance way. We then head over to our announce position where Vince McMahon and Jim Ross are standing by. They are very excited and hype up tonight's big show.

Owen Hart Lays Down The Ultimate Wrestlemania 13 Challenge

Owen Hart makes his way down to the ring to a huge chorus of boos. Vince McMahon and Jim Ross hype the big match between Owen Hart and his brother Bret Hart, Which will take place at Wrestlemania 13 in just thirteen days. Owen Hart is handed a microphone and looks at the crowd, With disgust. The fans chant "Bret", But Owen just waits for them to quiet down.

Owen Hart- My brother Bret has been jealous of me ever since we were young kids. I been telling you people this over and over again, But no one wants to listen. And we all saw what my brother's jealousy can do. This past Friday night, I was in one on one action, And I had my match won. But Bret decided to stick his nose in my business and he cost me my match. Bret, Just because you got distracted last week and blew your match, That doesn't mean you can come out here and cost me my match. And like I said a few weeks ago, After Wrestlemania 13, There will only be one Hart in the World Wrestling Federation. Only one of us will stay in the WWF. And that man is me. Bret, It's time for you to face the facts. Your time is up. It's passed. You should have left the WWF last year after losing the title. But you stayed. And now, There's nothing left for you anymore. And Wrestlemania 13 will be your final night as a superstar of the World Wrestling Federation. Bret, I am challenging you for the final time. This will be the last match these fans see between us. Because at Wrestlemania 13, One of us will no longer be in the World Wrestling Federation. I'm challenging you for your career Bret. I'll put mine on the line as well. That's right, If you were to beat me at Wrestlemania, Then Owen Hart is gone from the WWF. But if I beat you, If, I mean when I beat you, Then you'll be gone from the WWF forever! Both of our careers are on the line if you accept. Think about it, A WWF without Bret Hart. Or a WWF without Owen Hart. Bret, You're here tonight, And we'll be in that ring at the same time during tonight's main event, But I need an answer and I need it now.

Bret Hart's music plays to a huge ovation from this crowd. Owen Hart stands in the ring as his brother stands on top of the ramp way in his street clothing. Bret Hart has a microphone in his hand and prepares to talk.

Bret Hart- That is quite the challenge Owen, And before I accept, I want to make sure you know what you're getting yourself into. Are you sure this is what you want?

Owen Hart- Yes, My dream is to be in the World Wrestling Federation without you in it. I want this badly. The question is, Are you man enough to accept?

Bret Hart- Let me ask the fans, Do you people want to see me run Owen out of the WWF at Wrestlemania 13? The crowd gives a huge ovation. Owen just stands in the ring, Waiting for Bret's answer. Owen, You should know better than anyone who much I love competing in the World Wrestling Federation. I been here longer than any other WWF Superstar. I was here before you even came to the WWF. And I was the who asked the WWF to give you a chance. And you wanna talk about your dream being in a WWF without me in it, Well, I have the same dream. Except, I dream of there being a WWF without you in it! So I accept! You and I at Wrestlemania 13, In a career match. If I lose, Then I'm gone, But after I beat you, You're the one who's going to be leaving the WWF for good! But I have another little challenge in mind for you.

Owen Hart- And what would that challenge be Bret?

Bret Hart- Since both of our careers are on the line at Wrestlemania, And since it will be the final match one of us will wrestle for the WWF, One of us should go out with a bang. If one of us will no longer be with the WWF at Wrestlemania, Then we should make our last match memorable. It should be something that these fans will remember forever.

Owen Hart- What's your point? What do you have in mind?

Bret Hart- This match is too important for it to end in a simple pin fall. If one of us will be gone after Wrestlemania, The winner should get the ultimate satisfaction. And what would make me or you more happy than to make the other one submit? Since both of our careers will be on the line, How about you and I go at it in a submission match? It's the ultimate satisfaction for one of us to end the others career by making the other man tap out.

Owen Hart- You're one hundred percent right, There's nothing I would like more than to apply the Sharpshooter to you and hear you pounding the mat into submission. And after you'd tap out, I'd be declared the winner, And your career would end once and for all. So I accept. You and I will meet at Wrestlemania in a submission match, And the loser leaves the WWF forever. And you will be the one who loses at Wrestlemania. It's my time now Bret. You've had your glory for way too long, It's time for Owen Hart to climb the ranks of the WWF. And after your career is done and over with, The only Hart in the WWF will be me. Owen Hart. I hope these fans get ready to be disappointed at Wrestlemania, Because they will see you submit.

Bret Hart- Owen, At Wrestlemania 13 these fans will see the end of an era in the WWF. They will see one of us leave the WWF forever. And I'm confident that at the end of the night on March 23rd, The Hart which will have left the WWF will not be me, It'll be you. Because my legacy is not over with. There's still plenty of chapters in the book of Bret "The Hitman" Hart. And the chapter written on March 23rd will be the one on how I made you submit in the center of that very ring you're standing inside of, And how I ran you out of the World Wrestling Federation for good. You will find out why I have such a big legacy. You will find out why your brother is considered to be the excellence of execution. And you will find out why I am the best there is, The best there was, And the best that there ever will be!

Owen Hart- No, Bret, You're wrong. The only thing we'll see at Wrestlemania will be the end of your career. I'll see you later on tonight in that ring, And that will be your Wrestlemania preview.

Both Bret and Owen stare each other down as we go to a commercial break. McMahon says that either Owen or Bret will be gone after Wrestlemania!

88

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Sean Waltman, Steve Bradley and Danny Doring Vs. Chavo Guerrero, Billy Kidman and Taka Michinoku

It was announced that the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship would be decided in a ten men over the top rope battle royal at Wrestlemania 13. The entrants include Sean Waltman, Steve Bradley, Chavo Guerrero, Billy Kidman, Taka Michinoku, Sho Funaki, Brian Christopher, Scott Putski, Hakushi and a mystery entrant who is subbing for the injured Scott Taylor. A pretty good six men tag team match up, But the crowd was pretty quiet for it. The ending was pretty wild, With all six men going at it. Waltman and Michinoku ended up being the legal men while the other four men fought on the outside. Waltman had things in control, But went for a bronco buster, And crashed and burned when Taka raised his foot in the way. Taka then delivered the Michinoku Driver, But before he could cover, Doring came into the ring and took him out with the Wham Bam Thank You Ma'am! Waltman then rolled over on top of Taka to score the three count. After the match ended, All six men went at it again, This time with the faces clearing the ring. Taka, Chavo and Kidman then got into a stare down, Each men doing the belt around the waist motion at the other while Waltman and Bradley looked at each other, And also did the belt around the waist motion.

69, 61, 77 **

COMMERCIAL BREAK

"Party Boy" Marty Jannetty Vs. Billy Gunn with Sunny

The Patriot was shown watching from the back. McMahon reminded us that Jannetty couldn't dance here, And had to do his best to take this match seriously. Mart actually started off quite well, Out wrestling Gunn and using his speed to his advantage. Billy kept getting upset, And kept trying to get encouragement from Sunny, Who'd yell at him to go back out there. Marty looked like he was going to finish Billy off early and somehow pull off the huge upset, But after getting caught by a powerslam from Billy Gunn, The match went downhill for Marty. Billy showed a more aggressive attitude, With the announcers saying he and Sunny have been frustrated with the way things have been going for Gunn as of late. Billy Gunn looked to have the match won quite a few times, But he'd stop and mock Jannetty's dancing. Billy Gunn ended up slamming Jannetty down, But instead of going for a cover, He decided to go up top. Billy went for a leg drop off of the top, But Jannetty moved out of the way and Billy crashed down onto the canvas. Jannetty started to make the comeback like a house of fire, And scored several near falls over Gunn. Sunny started to fear that Billy would lose this match, So she got up on the apron and tried to distract Jannetty. It worked, As Jannetty started paying attention to Sunny, Whole Billy Gunn got up to his feet. Gunn charged at Jannetty, But Marty moved out of the way and Billy sent Sunny crashing right off the apron! Jannetty then rolled Gunn up from behind and pulled off the upset! After the match ended, Jannetty danced his way to the back while Billy Gunn threw a fit. Sunny came into the ring and they both started arguing. Sunny called Billy a loser quite a few times.

74, 77, 68 *1\2

Billy Gunn lost overness from this match.

Marty Jannetty gained overness from this match.

Has The Patriot Found His Partners?

The Patriot is shown in the back watching what just happened, Music begins to play and we see Van Hammer and Koko B. Party heading into the scene. Marty Jannetty then dances onto the scene and high fives Hammer and Koko.

Marty Jannetty- Wooooooooo! Marty did it! It was tough, I was trying not to party out there, But after the match ended, It was party time! I won! I told you! I told you we could be taken seriously. I just picked up a huge win! And you know what that means, We're partners for Wrestlemania! Jannetty, Koko and Hammer all dance at The Patriot. Marty is going to Wrestlemania 13! The big one three!

The Patriot- Hang on, I said you guys had to stop partying out there. And to be fair, You won. All right, But Koko and Hammer haven't done anything yet. If they can pick up a win on Friday Night Mayhem, Then I'll let you guys join me. But I'm serious, No partying during the matches. No dancing, No nothing. Wrestle a normal match, And after you win you can dance and party.

Marty Jannetty- I gotcha you man, Don't worry. These two will be ready on Friday. But right now, It's Monday night! I just picked up a huge win, It's time to party! We got until Friday, So lets make the most of it! It's party time! Come on!

The Patriot- All right, You guys can go. I'll see you guys on Friday night.

Marty Jannetty- Hang on, You said you'd party with us if I picked up the win tonight. And that's what we're gonna do! Hammer and Koko grab The Patriot by the arm. It's twelve o'clock, I gotta rock! Come on! We're gonna party all the way to Louisville, Kentucky!

The Patriot- What? It's like nine forty! Let me go guys! I gotta hit the gym, And get a good night's rest.

Marty Jannetty- A promise is a promise! Lets go! You can rest after you party!

Jannetty leads the way with Koko and Hammer dragging The Patriot.

66

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Special Guest Referee?

We return from the commercial break with us being taken to the office of Commissioner Ric Flair. We see the Commissioner at his desk with some papers in hand.

Ric Flair- Wooooooooo! Worcester, Massachusetts! What a night it's been thus far! Hot action all around! And you know what's gonna be really hot? You know what's gonna be wild? What's gonna be out of control? Kevin Nash versus the nature boy himself at Wrestlemania 13! Thirteen days from now by God! Woooooooo! No holds barred, Anything goes! Either Ric Flair is no longer the Commissioner, Or Nash is his servant! You don't wanna miss it! And I just got the papers here with me. It's been faxed to the Commissioner himself. Nash, Looks like the WWF Board Of Directors has decided to meddle in our match at Wrestlemania 13. It seems that no referee wants to referee our match. They feel that we'll put them in harms way. And I'm sure of that myself. So the WWF Board Of Directors has chosen a special referee for our battle at Wrestlemania 13. I have no idea who this person is, But they say he will be on Friday Night Mayhem this Friday night. And whoever this person may be, Just make sure you do a fair job at Wrestlemania and count the one, two, three. It's gonna be a down and dirty fight, And you don't wanna get in the way. Do your job, Or you might end up getting hurt. Kevin Nash is gonna find out that the nature boy has enough fight in him to defeat the big man! Nash, Good luck in your match tonight, And good luck at Wrestlemania, Your ass is gonna need it! Wooooooooo!

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Kevin Nash Vs. Yokozuna

Jim Ross mentioned that Flair might have booked this match to weaken Nash as we head into Wrestlemania. Not a pretty match here, But the crowd was into it alot. Nash and Yokozuna started off trading blows, With Nash not being able to take the big man off of his feet. Nash tried everything, But not even his clotheslines could take down the former two time WWF Champion. Nash tried to go for a flying clothesline, But Yokozuna caught him and samoan dropped Nash with ease. Yokozuna then punched Nash several times and took down the genetic wonder with several clotheslines. The crowd was into Yokozuna big time each time he called for the bonzai drop. But each time he did, Nash would roll to the outside and stall. Both men went at it on the outside with Nash sending Yokozuna to the steel steps and then ramming Yokozuna head first into the steel ring post. Back inside the ring, Nash did his corner offense on Yokozuna, But it didn't seem to shake the big man. Yokozuna kept fighting back, And took Nash out with a super kick right to the chest. Yokozuna then lifted Nash up and planted Nash with a big belly to belly suplex. Yokozuna dragged Nash to the corner and went for the Bonzai Drop, But Nash moved out of the way! Nash then finished Yokozuna off with a big boot to the face to pick up the win. After the match ended, Nash stood over Yokozuna and posed, Nash said that after Wrestlemania 13, The future of the WWF would be in his hands.

77, 85, 60 *

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Marlena Tries To Make Shamrock Understand

Monday Night Raw returns from the commercial break with Ken Shamrock making his way down to the ring to a huge ovation from the crowd. Ken Shamrock enters the ring and grabs the microphone from Howard Finkel. Shamrock paces around the ring for a few seconds before talking.

Ken Shamrock- Goldust, I'm gonna make this real simple. You come on down here so I can kick your ass! You're nothing more than a sick freak! You went into my home, Went through my things, And messed with my kids while they were sleeping. What kind of sick freak are you? You don't go into a person's home and mess with their kids! You need to get your head examined! And you will, After I beat the living hell out of you at Wrestlemania 13. I'm gonna tear you apart at Wrestlemania and make sure you never bother anyone again with these sick mind games you like to play with people. I will beat you at Wrestlemania 13, I will beat you very badly. You will learn what pain is all about when we step inside that ring. But I don't feel like waiting, Come on down here right now! I know you're in the building, So either you walk down to this ring like a man, Or I'll come find you! And that's only gonna make your beating worse!

Goldust's music plays with the fans booing, Instead of Goldust, It's Marlena who makes her way down to the ring. Marlena enters the ring and is handed a microphone.

Ken Shamrock- I asked for Goldust, Not you!

Marlena- Hang on, Goldust doesn't wanna come out here, Because he feels you might try to cause him harm.

Ken Shamrock- You're damn right I wanna hurt that moron! You guys went into my home! Who knows what that freak did to my kids?

Marlena- I assure you that nothing happened, Yet.

Ken Shamrock- Yet?

Marlena- Don't you see it Ken? We live a free lifestyle. There's nothing more wonderful than becoming one with Goldust. And Goldust wants to give you that pleasure and experience. But you kept turning it down. But don't worry, After Wrestlemania, You'll see things our way. You'll understand what we're all about. There's nothing more beautiful than what we do Ken. Goldust wanted to see your kids, That's all. What's wrong with him trying to befriend your kids? Sure, They might have been asleep, But isn't it beautiful watching a child sleep? Seeing a child tucked safely in bed?

Ken Shamrock- Are you people crazy? You come into my home, Unwanted, And that freak tries to cuddle up to my kids!

Marlena- He didn't do anything! Why are people so afraid of Goldust? Do you fear what you don't understand? And you will understand after Wrestlemania. You will become one with Goldust. And then, You'll see things our way. It's okay to be scared of what you don't understand Ken, But it's not okay to try to harm a genius like Goldust.

Ken Shamrock- Shamrock looks like he's losing it and grabs Marlena by the throat. Genius? The guy is a freak! I'm gonna destroy him at Wrestlemania! And if you or him ever go near my home or my kids again, I'll make sure the both of you are sent straight into the city morgue! Got me? Marlena looks like she's choking as Shamrock screams at her. You understand me? I...........

Shamrock is stopped by Goldust, Who hits the ring and nails Shamrock from behind with a lead pipe! Shamrock drops Marlena down and Goldust hits him over the back with the lead pipe! Shamrock gets hit a few more times over the back with the lead pipe by Goldust! Shamrock crumbles down to the canvas while Goldust checks on Marlena. Goldust grabs the pipe again and hits Shamrock over the ribs with it. Goldust goes to hit Shamrock with it again, But he stops and rolls Shamrock over on his back. Goldust mounts on top of Shamrock and Marlena hands him a microphone.

Goldust- Kenny, I'm sorry I had to beat you down like this, But if you wanna act like an animal, You're gonna get treated like one. I suggest you heal up, Because it's going to be a tough battle at Wrestlemania. A battle that will see the world's most dangerous man change his way. I guarantee you that after Wrestlemania, You will never forget the name of takes deep breath. Goldust.

Goldust gets up off of Shamrock and plants him with a kick to the ribs. Goldust and Marlena head to the back with Goldust's music playing. Shamrock is down on the canvas, Holding his ribs.

76

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Brian Adams Vs. Chris Benoit Vs. British Bulldog

Good triple threat match up here. These men's partners were announced as not being able to enter the building tonight, To prevent a wild brawl. And to keep the match fair. Benoit and Bulldog started double teaming Adams early on, But then fought against each other. Adams and Bulldog then went after Benoit, And then it was Benoit and Adams beating down Bulldog, Until finally, All three men went at it. Late in the match, Adams got knocked off the apron and hit the guardrail hard. British Bulldog used his power over Benoit, Gorilla slamming Benoit and delivering the stalling vertical suplex all for near falls. Bulldog tried to hit the Running Powerslam on Benoit, But Benoit countered it into the rolling German suplexes to gain a near fall on Bulldog. Benoit looked to have the match won after coming off the top with a Diving Headbutt to Bulldog, But Adams came into the ring and made the save. All three men continuing battling nonstop, With Bulldog ending up running Adams and Benoit down with a double clothesline. Bulldog then lifted Adams up and tried to deliver the Running Powerslam to Adams, But Adams wiggled out of it and sent Bulldog right into Benoit, Sending Benoit out to the floor. Adams then hit Bulldog with the Heart Punch to score the win. Brian Adams posed with his one half of the WWF Tag Team Championship while Bulldog was laid out in the ring, And Benoit headed up the ramp, Making threats at Adams.

79, 80, 79 **3/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Steve Austin Explains Why

The WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin walks down to the ring, Receiving boos from the fans. Austin poses on all four turnbuckles, Holding the WWF Intercontinental Championship high in the air. Austin grabs the microphone from Finkel, And paces around for a couple seconds.

Steve Austin- Ever since this past Friday night, I can't help but look at the way people have been staring at me. I see the way the guys in the back look at me, They look at me like I'm scum, They look at me like I'm a piece of trash, They stare at "Stone Cold" like I'm a heartless son a of a bitch, And they have every right to stare at me like I a heartless son of a bitch. Al Snow, You and I were tag team partners for many, Many months. We went up and down the road together every day. We got to be best friends. We held the WWF Tag Team Championship twice. But that all started to change, Didn't it? You became greedy Al. First, You go off and accept Martel's and Perfect's challenge for our titles, And what happens? You lose us the titles! Then, You want to branch off on your way. And I support you. I do everything I can to help your career, And what happens? I become the Intercontinental Champion and become jealous of my success. Remember the last Pay Per View? Where you "accidentally" hit me with my title? Yeah, Accident my ass. You wanted to take my damn head off that's what you wanted to do Al. And then, You win a match, Thanks to me, And become the number one contender for my title. Why did you want this title? My title? Couldn't you have gone for the tag titles with someone else? I think that deep down, You wanted to wrestle me. And I couldn't have that. See, You and I were best friends. But when that match at Wrestlemania was made, I knew that things between us would change. Because Al, I'd do anything to keep this title right here. And you should know that. You should have stayed home. It was so simple. I got Hunter Hearst Helmsley to take you out, But that bastard screwed up. He wasn't suppose to be seen. And then, We tried to frame Martel with it. Saying he got someone to take you out. Why would he do that? Because he wanted to take your spot at Wrestlemania. But no, You decided to come back. Still as the number one contender for my title. I couldn't allow that happen. So when I hit ya on Friday night with that steel chair, I was making a point. Sending a message to you. Either drop out of the match at Wrestlemania, And let it be a singles match between me and Helmsley, Or suffer the consequences. Don't you understand Al? I don't wanna hurt you, But I can't let you take my title. If you try to, You'll end up in the hospital again. And this time, You won't return. And as far as Hunter Hearst Helmsley is concerned, Son, You might be in the match at Wrestlemania, But let me make things clear to you, We ain't friends. I needed you one time only. At Wrestlemania, Don't expect me to coming saving your ass. I will..............

Hunter Hearst Helmsley's music comes on to boos from the crowd. Helmsley walks down to the ring, Not looking too pleased at Austin's comments. Helmsley enters the ring and is also handed a microphone. He and Austin stare each other down as JR calms them partners in crime.

Steve Austin- You got your little beady eyes all over my WWF Intercontinental Championship, What do you want?

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- You said I screwed up. No, Steve, You screwed up big time. I told you to try to talk Snow out of coming back, But you didn't. You're the one who messed things up. It was a simple plan, I'd take him out, I'd go to Wrestlemania to face you. But what happens? Martel is named number one contender. I told you we should have taken that nosy bastard out too, But you wanted to wait. But as far as I'm concerned, We're dead even now. I took out Snow just like you asked me, I tried to take out Martel as well, I thought Snow was convinced that it was Martel. But obviously he wasn't. But that's fine, Cause I'm heading into Wrestlemania to face you and Al Snow for that title. And you wanna talk about not being on my side, Who do you think Al Snow is going to side with? The man who attacked him from behind? Or, You, The guy who stabbed him in the back and plotted against him, The man who was his best friend for many months? If Al Snow is smart, He'd team up with me, And both of us would be all over you.

Steve Austin- Hang on, I think you need to think things over. You think you and Al Snow are gonna form some kind of alliance to try to take this title off of around my waist? You better start using that brain of yours Hunter, Because if you're threatening me, You will end up hurt.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- That's not what I meant, It's simple Steve. We take Snow out during the match, And we'll fight for this title. Come on, In five minutes we could have him laid in a pool of his own blood.

Steve Austin- I see what you're saying, But let me tell you something rich boy, You try to stab me in the back, And I'll send your ass straight into the emergency room. You and no one else will take this belt off of around my waist at Wrestlemania. We'll take out Al Snow, But after that man is done with, Your ass belongs to me. I...........

Steve Austin is cut off by the music of Al Snow, Which gets a huge ovation from the crowd. McMahon is going crazy as Al Snow walks down the ramp way, Al Snow quickly runs down to the ring and tackles Austin down! Snow hammers away on Austin while Helmsley watches for a couple of seconds. Helmsley finally decides to do something and nails Snow with a kick to the back of the head. Snow tries to fight off Helmsley, But Austin low blows Snow from behind and quickly delivers the Stone Cold Stunner to Snow. Helmsley rips off Snow's shirt and rolls Snow over on his stomach. Helmsley holds Snow's arm back as Austin takes off his belt and begins to whip Snow over and over again! Austin rolls out to the floor and grabs a steel chair! Before Austin can enter the ring, Rick Martel comes running down the ramp way with a steel chair in hand! Martel enters the ring as Austin pulls his title off of the ring, And Helmsley quickly leaves as well. Martel stands alone in the ring with Austin and Helmsley heading up the ramp way. Al Snow stands up and stares down Rick Martel, Jim Ross and Vince McMahon hype the WWF Intercontinental Championship triple threat match at Wrestlemania as a war.

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Cactus Jack and Owen Hart Vs. Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart

Possibly one of the greatest main events in Monday Night Raw history. Just total chaos at the beginning, With Shawn Michaels attacking Cactus Jack with a trash can during Jack's entrance while Owen and Bret showed off their technical ability in the ring, With both men trying to lock the other into submission holds. The action between the brothers spilled onto the outside, Where both men brawled out all the way into the crowd while Jack and Michaels fought on top of the stage. Michaels threw the trash can at Jack's head, Almost making Jack fall off the stage! After about ten minutes of out of control brawling, Bret Hart and Cactus Jack ended up in the ring, While Owen Hart was laid out on the floor with Michaels. Bret Hart and Cactus Jack showed much more aggressive sides, Getting into slug fests, Not bothering to listen to the referee to break the count on the ropes. After out wrestling and out brawling Jack, Bret made the tag to Michaels, Who came right off the top with a moonsault to Jack. Michaels and Jack again ended up out on the floor, Where Michaels suplexed Jack on the outside, With Jack's legs hitting the steel steps. Back inside the ring, Michaels looked to go for Sweet Chin Music early on, But Jack caught Michaels by the leg and clotheslined the former WWF Champion. After that, Owen got tagged in and he and Jack dominated Michaels with double teams as the fans begged Michaels to crawl to the corner and tag in "The Hitman". Owen kept taunting Bret, Going for the Sharpshooter on Michaels, But he could never lock it in. Owen and Jack ended up going for a double suplex on Michaels while Bret Hart distracted the referee, Michaels dropped down to both knees and hit both men with a pair of low blows. Michaels then tagged in Bret Hart, Who came into the ring and cleaned house. Bret Hart took Owen apart with his trademark moves while Jack and Michaels went at it on the outside one more time. Referee Earl Hebner got accidentally clotheslined by Bret Hart after Owen ducked. Cactus Jack took a steel chair and drilled Bret over the back with it! Jack then went to hit Bret over the head with it, But Michaels super kicked the chair right into Jack's face! But when he turned around, Owen drilled Michaels with the enziguri kick, Sending Michaels all the way to the outside! Owen then grabbed the chair while Bret tried to pull himself up, Owen showed no mercy and drilled Bret with the chair right to the head! Owen tossed the chair out and locked Bret into the Sharpshooter! Referee Earl Hebner got up and checked to see if Bret tapped out, Bret was out cold and Hebner had to call for the bell, Awarding Owen Hart the win! Owen Hart let go of the hold and posed over Bret, Vince and JR asked which brother would win at Wrestlemania, And which brother would leave the WWF forever.

94, 95, 92 ****1\4

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WWF Slam Of The Week- Billy Kidman hits a beautiful Shooting Star Press to Brian Christopher to pick up the win for his team. (RAW Saturday Night 3/8/97)

The Mind Games Continue

Monday Night Raw returns from it's final commercial break with the WWF Champion, Scott Hall making his way down to the ring with about twenty security guards! Each guard has a night stick in hand as Scott Hall enters the ring and poses for a bit before grabbing a microphone. Scott Hall puts the WWF Championship over his shoulder and waits for the crowd to simmer down. The guards stands on the outside, And Scott Hall gives them a big cheesy thumbs up.

Scott Hall- Hey yo................ Hey Undertaker, You wanna threaten me? What are you gonna do when Scott Hall has twenty security guards with him all ready to pounce on your ass? You threatened me on Friday night, And quite frankly, I don't feel safe anymore. I mean, Would you people feel safe if you had some big creepy guy trying to attack you and stuff you inside a casket? I thought so. Undertaker, You can try to come on out here. Hell, I'm begging you to come out here and try to attack me. These guys right here have been paid to make sure you don't make it to Wrestlemania 13. Do you honestly think that this title is coming off of around my waist at Wrestlemania? Come on Taker, You know better than that. The World Wrestling Federation Championship will continue to stay around my waist right after Wrestlemania 13. And there's nothing you or your creatures of the night can do about it. I've beaten men after men, After men to keep this belt, And nobody is ending my parade. Everyone is talking about how at Wrestlemania we're gonna see the greatest of all time battle, But you know what? I know I am the greatest that there has ever been in this business, But you? Come on, What have you done? What's your greatest accomplishments? Beating some losers and stuffing them into a casket? In two months time I did what you couldn't do for your whole career, I made an impact. I went after Shawn Michaels, Picked him apart, Took his belt, And beat everyone who has stood in the way. While you fought the same guy for months and months, And never came close to having this around your waist. Sure, You dominated the Royal Rumble and ran right through everyone, But how dominate will you be against me? The man who holds back to back wins over both Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart? The man who is the greatest WWF Champion of all time? You should know that I ain't gonna mind cheating, Doing whatever it takes to retain the belt at Wrestlemania. You will not dominate at Wrestlemania. I will leave still the WWF Champion. And Undertaker, I'll make sure of it. You talk about taking my mind, body and soul at Wrestlemania, But it's gonna be the other way around after I'm done with you. I've beaten the "Heart Break Kid", "The Hitman" and at Wrestlemania, I'll beat "The Phenom". And you wanna know why? Because I can! I..............

The lights in the arena go off to a huge ovation from the crowd. The music of The Undertaker begins to play as the purple lights come on. The guards look ready for a fight, But instead of The Undertaker, Druids come wheeling down a casket to the ringside area. The druids leave, And Scott Hall looks at the guards and tells them to open up the casket. One of the guards open it up, And there's nothing inside. Hall quickly looks behind him, And there's no one there. Hall flees the ring and goes to where the security guards are. Hall flips over the casket and the guards hit it a couple of times, With their night sticks. Scott Hall enters the ring again and poses with the WWF Championship. The lights go back out and when they come back on, Undertaker is shown standing behind Hall! Hall turns around, And again, He quickly runs out of the ring. Hall stands behind the security guards, Who look ready to fight. Hall heads up the ramp way with the guards standing in front of him. Hall mocks Undertaker and taunts him. But the lights go back out! When they come back on, The Undertaker is standing behind Hall on top of the stage! Hall turns around and The Undertaker grabs him by the throat. The guards try to head up to the top of the stage, But the druids walk down the ramp way, Past The Undertaker and blocks the guards. The guards look like they're going to fight them off, But even more druids show up behind the guards! The Undertaker grabs Hall and Choke Slams him on top of the steel stage! The Undertaker does the cut throat motion and lifts Hall up. The Undertaker delivers the Tombstone piledriver to Hall right on the steel! The crowd is going rabid as The Undertaker grabs the WWF Championship and raises it high in the air. Monday Night Raw goes off the air with the druids blocking the guards while The Undertaker stands over Scott Hall.

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Overall Rating- 82

TV Rating- 7.36

Competition

Monday Nitro

TV Rating- 6.47

Attendance- 7,003

Ticket Sales- $280,120

ECW Code Red

TV Rating- 3.96

Attendance- 1,501

Ticket Sales- $45,030

USPW Thursday Night Jam

TV Rating- 1.70

Attendance- 447

Ticket Sales- $8,940

Notes

"How about booking me against Sycho Sid? I'm sure we could do some pretty entertaining stuff that the fans would like." -Ahmed Johnson

"Our ratings battle with Monday Nitro is so close that neither show is gaining a clear advantage!" -Sophie

[Guest blueblood]

Glad to see your updating again Hewey. I can't wait until WrestleMaina 13 for one reason. Bret Hart Vs. Owen Hart in a Career Submission match.

When I was first reading I was almost sure that Bret would lose. Then when they made it a Submission Match I got lost because I just can't see Bret tapping out. But then again I can't see you getting rid of Owen. That should be a great match and I can't wait to read it.

Later! (Y)

[Hajjhowe]

Good MNR, and it's nice to see momentum being built up towards Mania. While Billy losing sucks, it's great to see Marty win. His stuff with the Patriot is funny, even if it seems to be getting crappy ratings. The new stip for Owen/Bret is huge and I think you will either release the loser, or maybe have them return (Blue Blazer?). Also hoping Hall wins at Wrestlemania.

[Hewey]

Credit Jack Krauser for the logo

Date: March 14, 1997

Location: Louisville, Kentucky

Wrestlemania 13 is only nine days away, And tonight on Friday Night Mayhem we'll see what could very well be the biggest main event in Friday Night Mayhem's short history. Tonight in the main event, We'll see Goldust battle the former WWF Champion, The "Heart Break Kid" Shawn Michaels. And what a huge match up this one is going to be. Both men are heading into Wrestlemania to wrestle in the biggest matches of their careers, Goldust will meet Ken Shamrock while Shawn Michaels will battle Cactus Jack in a first blood match. Both these men are doubt looking for a win here to look strong heading into Wrestlemania, And the question is, Which one of these men will pick up the win nine days from Wrestlemania?

Commissioner Ric Flair announced on Monday Night Raw that there would be a special guest referee for his match against Kevin Nash at Wrestlemania. The big question is who will be the special referee? We know that the special guest referee will be announced tonight! Will this person show up? Who is the going to be the referee in one of the biggest matches in Wrestlemania history? We know that Kevin Nash will be here tonight, We will be hearing from Kevin Nash.

Another huge match we're going to see tonight is a huge tag team battle, Al Snow teams up with Rick Martel to battle the two men who plotted to take him out, The WWF Intercontinental Champion, And his former best friend, Steve Austin and HunterHearst Helmsley. Snow and Martel aren't exactly the best of friends, But tonight they'll have to find a way to work together against the psychotic Austin, And Hunter Hearst Helmsley.

Matches for Friday Night Mayhem

Duke "The Money Maker" Droese Vs. Ahmed Johnson

Last week on Friday Night Mayhem, Duke Droese scored the pin fall over Ahmed Johnson in the six men tag team match up, And we know that the people's champion has been fuming ever since. Ahmed Johnson asked Commissioner Flair for this match up, And what will happen tonight when these two men battle it out? Two of the WWF's best go at it tonight!

Koko B. Party and Van "Party Time" Hammer Vs. PG-13

Just like their partner Marty Jannetty, Koko and Hammer want to prove to The Patriot that they'd make good partners for him at Wrestlemania against The Money Mine, The Patriot said he'd give them a chance to prove themselves if they were able to win their match tonight, But that's easier said than done as they take on one of the top tag teams of the WWF.

Jacobs Vs. "The Wildman" Marc Mero

Ever since debuting last August, Jacobs has run right over the competition. He's been a true monster, But tonight he has a tough challenge in front of him, He takes on "The Wildman" Marc Mero. Jacobs might have Bob Backlund in his corner, But Mero went toe to toe with Scott Hall last week, And almost became the WWF Champion. Who'll be walking away as the winner tonight?

Rick Martel and Al Snow Vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Hunter Hearst Helmsley

Last week on Friday Night Mayhem, We saw Al Snow get betrayed by his former best friend and tag team partner, Steve Austin. Snow is heading into Wrestlemania to battle both Austin and Helmsley in a triple threat match for the WWF Intercontinental Championship, Tonight he's got Rick Martel as a partner, The man who saved Snow from a beating on Monday Night Raw. What a big match this is going to be.

Shawn Michaels Vs. Goldust

This might be perhaps the biggest main event in Friday Night Mayhem history, Shawn Michaels battles the bizarre Goldust in what should be a excellent contest between two of the greatest WWF Superstars in history. And which man will have the momentum leading into Wrestlemania 13? Which man will pull off the win here? Can Shawn Michaels continue his dominance, Or will the former Intercontinental Champion pull off the win over the "Heart Break Kid"

[Hewey]

Credit Jack Krauser for the logo

Channel: UPN

Time Slot: Prime Time

Date: March 14, 1997

Location: Louisville, Kentucky

Attendance: 10,025

Ticket Sales: $401,000

Announcers: Jonathan Coachman and Jerry Lawler

Voice Over- The World Wrestling Federation, For over fifty years the revolutionary force in sports entertainment.

Friday Night Mayhem comes on the air with a video package showing great World Wrestling Federation action. When the video ends, We're taken inside the arena where pyro goes off from the rafters and from the entrance way. We then head over to our announce position where Jonathan Coachman and Jerry Lawler are standing by. They are very excited and hype up tonight's big show.

Duke "The Money Maker" Droese with Dawn Marie and Sycho Sid Vs. Ahmed Johnson

Ahmed Johnson laid down the challenge for this match since Droese pinned him last week in the six men tag team match up, Thanks to Sycho Sid's interference. Horrid match up here, Ahmed Johnson didn't sell any of Droese's blows. Ahmed Johnson started this one off jumping Droese and Sid on the ramp way, Delivering the Pearl River Plunge to Sid on the steel ramp way, Which kept Sid out for most of the match. They brawled around the ringside area, With Droese getting the upper hand, But you couldn't tell by Johnson's selling, As he just kept shrugging it off. When they finally got into the ring, Ahmed Johnson pounded away on Droese and it took Dawn Marie's distraction to allow Droese to nail Johnson from behind and gain some momentum. Droese used a few chokes and kicks to Johnson, But Ahmed kept fighting back. Ahmed Johnson then went all crazy and started running down Droese with clotheslines and almost won the match with a devastating powerslam to the former Million Dollar Champion. Ahmed Johnson sent Droese for the ride and caught Droese coming off the ropes with a huge spinebuster. Johnson then called for the Pearl River Plunge as Dawn Marie got up on the apron. While Dawn Marie had the referee distracted, Sycho Sid entered the ring and attacked Johnson. Sid Choke Slammed Johnson and just like last week, Sid rolled Droese on top of Johnson. Sid left the ring and the referee made the three count, Awarding Droese the victory. After the match ended, Sid came back into the ring and drilled Johnson with a powerbomb. Dawn Marie raised Sid and Droese's arms in the air and told the camera that this is what The Patriot and The Party Squad would be in for at Wrestlemania 13.

63, 69, 51 DUD

Ahmed Johnson didn't really sell very much, which hurt the match rating.

Is His Plan Still On For The "Heart Break Kid"?

Our cameras take us to a dark room which has a few candles on the floor, The candles are all set up in a circle, And sitting in the circle is Cactus Jack. Jack is bleeding from his forehead, But he doesn't even seem to mind. Cactus Jack has a pot with him and he turns it upside down, And it appears that blood is spilling on the floor.

Cactus Jack- Wrestlemania is approaching. The time is nearing. I've been doing exactly what you asked of me. I challenged him to a first blood match at Wrestlemania, And he foolishly accepted. He thinks that he'll somehow be able to stop my plan for him. He still doesn't understand that his fate is in my hand at Wrestlemania. He's not looking at the bigger picture. He doesn't know what I have planned for Wrestlemania. He thinks he's going to somehow make me bleed first, It could happen, But it doesn't matter who wins the match, I just have to end up making him bleed. I might bleed first, But I won't bleed last. Shawn Michaels' blood will be all over the ring at Wrestlemania 13. Shawn Michaels' Kliq will die next Sunday night at Wrestlemania in one glorious moment. Shawn Michaels will end up suffering the same punishment that Paul Bearer suffered last year, Where is the fat man now? That's what you fans will be asking in one year when Shawn Michaels comes to mind. All everyone will be able to say is that Shawn Michaels suffered his fate at Wrestlemania. That Shawn Michaels' fate was for him to bleed on March 23rd, 1997. And bleed he must, And bleed he will, And he'll bleed alot of blood. His blood will fill an entire jar after I'm done with him. Do you have any regrets now Shawn Michaels? Do you regret messing with me? I know I won't regret a damn thing that I do to you at Wrestlemania, You wanna know why Shawn? Because I'll enjoy every second of it. I'll enjoy making you bleed, I'll enjoy making you beg for mercy, And I'll enjoy those last few minutes you have before you and your Kliq leave the World Wrestling Federation forever.

Cactus Jack lays down on the floor all over the blood as we go to a commercial break.

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Koko B. Party and Van "Party Time" Hammer Vs. PG-13

If Koko and Hammer win this match, Then they're heading to Wrestlemania. PG-13 came down to the ring doing a pretty generic rap, Dissing their opponents and the city of Louisville, Kentucky. PG-13 carried the two older guys to a good match, The best Hammer and Koko have had in the WWF. Koko and Hammer started off red hot, But PG-13 used some dirty tactics to take control of the match and isolate Koko. Jannetty was shown watching from the back with The Patriot, Who looked like he could care less if Koko and Hammer won. PG-13 used double team maneuvers, Like a double suplex and double DDT to Koko, But Koko somehow hung on in there. PG-13 ended up taking Koko down with a double neck breaker and they headed up top. Wolfie D tossed JC Ice off the top, Attempting to have him hit Koko, But Koko moved out of the way and Ice got nothing but canvas. Wolfie D then tried a elbow off the top to Koko, But Koko again moved out of the way and Wolfie D got nothing but canvas as well. Koko then made the hot tag to Hammer. The big man came into the ring and took out PG-13 with devastating clotheslines and sidewalk slams. The match went with all four men battling inside the ring, Koko clotheslined JC Ice out to the floor and both men brawled on the outside, Leaving Hammer and Wolfie D in the ring. Wolfie low blowed Hammer behind the referee's back and then tried to finish Hammer off with a DDT, But Hammer countered and hit the Hammer Time to Wolfie D to pick up the win! Koko came into the ring and he and Hammer hugged and celebrated their win, They're heading to Wrestlemania! Koko and Hammer danced their way to the back.

76, 71, 81 **3/4

Wolfie D lost overness from this match.

JC Ice lost overness from this match.

Van Hammer gained overness from this match.

Koko B. Party gained overness from this match.

It's All Set For Wrestlemania

We go the locker room where Marty Jannetty is jumping for joy, While The Patriot looks shocked. Koko and Hammer make their way to the locker room and they join Jannetty in their celebration.

Marty Jannetty- still dancing We did it! You said all three of us had to win matches, And we did! I beat Billy Gunn on Monday Night Raw, And tonight these two just beat PG-13! We're heading to Wrestlemania 13! It's party time! Yeah! The Money Mine better watch out, Because these four crazy men are coming after them on March 23rd!

The Patriot- in a disappointed tone. All right, You guys will team with me at Wrestlemania 13.

Marty Jannetty- Wooooooooo! Don't worry, We got your back! Wherever you go, We'll go! You'll be with us all the way until Wrestlemania! It'll be awesome! You'll go to the parties, Hang out on the bus, And most of all, Have fun! And then after Wrestlemania, It'll be a week long trip to Mexico! You'll love it there, They do nothing but party!

The Patriot- I don't think that'll be happening, We're all partners for Wrestlemania. But I don't think I'm gonna be hanging out with you guys much until then, Except for you know, Like if we have a match or something. I got stuff to do at home, And............

Marty Jannetty- cutting off The Patriot Don't worry, I know you're a little worried cause not that many people find you that interesting, But you're hanging with us now, Let loose! Party!

The Patriot- Not that interesting? I'll have you know that the fans love me. I always get plenty of chants when I'm out there. Just because I don't dance or party doesn't mean I'm not interesting.

Marty Jannetty- Yeah, But that else is there? What else is there to The Patriot? Who is the man behind the mask? I think there's a party demon inside just waiting to be released. And Marty and his pals are gonna be the ones to release it!

The Patriot- Right, Like I said, We'll be partners for Wrestlemania. But I just don't see myself hanging you with guys much after Wrestlemania, Nothing against you guys, You guys seem like good guys, But I'm more of a laid back guy, I enjoy, How can I put this? Peace and quiet. Knowing where I am when I wake up, And being focused on my matches.

Marty Jannetty- You need to lighten up Mr. Wilson, You're like the big dude who's always busting someones chops. But don't worry, All of that will change after March 30th. After Wrestlemania.

The Patriot- Wrestlemania is on March 23rd.

Marty Jannetty- The 23rd? Damn, Guess we're gonna have to drop out, There's a big party scheduled for the 23rd.

The Patriot- In excited tone. Really? That's too bad, I guess I'll have to find someone else for Wrestlemania.

Marty Jannetty- No, I'm just kidding! We wouldn't miss Wrestlemania 13 for the world man! We'll be there, And after that, It's a week in Mexico! Now, We gotta get you in the right mood for Wrestlemania. We're gonna stop by my friends in California, I'm sure he'll get you in the mood to party! Lets go!

Jannetty grabs The Patriot by the arm along with Hammer and they drag him off, Koko grabs their bags as we go to a commercial break with The Patriot telling them he can't do this tonight.

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Jacobs with Bob Backlund Vs. "The Wildman" Marc Mero with Sable

A pretty solid contest here, With the crowd into it. Mero started off using his quickness to try to get an advantage over the larger Jacobs, Avoiding Jacobs' blows, And hitting Jacobs with right hands. Mero connected with three drop kicks to Jacobs early on, But that didn't even knock the big man off of his feet. Mero tried to DDT Jacobs, But the big man easily tossed Mero to the corner and knocked the wind out of Mero with a running clothesline to "The Wildman" in the corner. Jacobs used lots of kicks and punches to Mero in the corner, With Bob Backlund even getting involved by choking Mero in the corner while Jacobs distracted the referee. Whenever it looked like Mero would make a comeback, Jacobs would take him out with a big power move. Jacobs looked to have Mero after nailing him with a devastating big boot, But Jacobs decided to head up top. Jacobs went for a flying clothesline, But Mero drop kicked Jacobs in midair. Mero started fighting back, Nailing Jacobs with right hands and gained a few near falls over Jacobs. Mero tossed Jacobs out to the floor and nailed a suicide dive to both Jacobs and Backlund. Mero rolled Jacobs back into the ring and headed up top. Mero went for the Wild Thing, But Jacobs moved out of the way and Mero got nothing but canvas. Jacobs finished Mero off with the Powerbomb To Hell to pick up the win. After the match ended, Jacobs lifted Mero back up and planted him with another huge Powerbomb To Hell. Jacobs and Backlund stood over Mero and laughed like maniacs before heading to the back. Sable then came into the ring and checked on Mero.

77, 78, 75 **1/4

Marc Mero lost overness from this match.

Jacobs gained overness from this match.

Video Hyping Wrestlemania Main Event

A video is shown hyping the Wrestlemania 13 main event which will be The Undertaker challenging Scott Hall for the World Wrestling Federation. We're shown footage such as Scott Hall's dominance of the WWF, Including his WWF Championship win over the "Heart Break Kid" Shawn Michaels at the Survivor Series. Clips from Hall's matches with Michaels and Bret "The Hitman" Hart are shown. We're also shown The Undertaker's dominance this year, Clips of his Royal Rumble win is shown, When The Undertaker dominated every man in the ring and won the match by eliminating Shawn Michaels. Footage is shown from last months In Your House event where Scott Hall pinned The Undertaker by hitting him three times with a steel chair over the head. Recent footage of the feud between the two are shown, Like when Hall stuffed The Undertaker into a casket last Monday night, Followed by The Undertaker planting Hall with the Tombstone last Monday night. The video ends with a shot of both men posing with the World Wrestling Federation Championship. A graphic is shown for their match up at Wrestlemania, On Sunday, March 23rd, 1997 live and only on Pay Per View.

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Rick Martel and Al Snow Vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Hunter Hearst Helmsley

Match of the night here, With the crowd going nuts when Al Snow made his way down to the ring. It was announced that the WWF Intercontinental Championship match for Wrestlemania has been changed from a triple threat match into a four corners match. It'll be Rick Martel versus Al Snow versus Steve Austin versus Hunter Hearst Helmsley next Sunday night. Coachman said that Commissioner Ric Flair put Rick Martel into the match due to Austin and Helmsley possibly plotting to injure Snow during the match. This one started with all four men going at it, With Austin trying to avoid Snow, Martel had Austin in the corner, Stomping down on Austin, But Snow shoved him aside and went after Austin himself! The former partners spilled to the floor and got into a wild brawl, Where we saw Snow send Austin into the steel steps and then come jumping off of a steel chair onto Austin while Austin was back first across the guardrail. Martel and Helmsley also got into it on the floor, With Helmsley getting suplexed on the steel ramp way and then getting locked into Martel's Quebec Crab on the outside. Snow brought Austin back into the ring for a little bit, Where Austin was able to get the advantage after chop blocking Snow's leg out from under him. Austin tried to finish Snow off early with the Stone Cold Stunner, But Martel came into the ring and took Austin out with a clothesline, And Snow followed with a dive through the ropes onto Austin. After more brawling on the outside, All four men came back into the ring and got into it again. But the referee couldn't keep track of who was legal, And no one was stopping brawling, So he called for the bell and the match was thrown out. That didn't stop the competitors though. They again battled out on the floor, With Snow and Austin fighting all the way onto the top of the stage. Snow grabbed Austin and threw Austin off of the stage sending Austin the floor below! Martel finished Helmsley off with a chair shot to the head at ringside. Martel then entered the ring with Austin's Intercontinental Championship and posed with it while Snow looked at Austin, Who was down on the floor after taking the drop from the top of the stage. Coachman and Lawler hyped the four corners match at Wrestlemania as out of control.

86, 88, 84 ***1\2

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Which Light Heavyweight Will Be The Champion?

Sean Waltman makes his way down to the ring as we return from the commercial break. The fans boo Waltman quite loudly as the cocky superstar enters the ring and grabs the microphone from Finkel. Waltman taunts the fans for awhile before he cools down.

Sean Waltman- Next Sunday night at Wrestlemania 13, I'm gonna be fighting nine other men in a over the top rope battle royal. And the winner of that match will be crowned the first ever World Wrestling Federation Light Heavyweight Champion. But one question comes to mind, Why do they gotta have a match for the belt when they know I'm the uncrowned champion? Come on, I was the first ever Light Heavyweight to step into a WWF ring. I wasn't even called a Light Heavyweight at the time either. I beat all the top names in the World Wrestling Federation, I should be crowned the champion. All those guys in that match don't mean a damn thing. Because they don't measure up to the greatness that is Sean Waltman. You think Taka Michinoku scares me? Hell, If he gets in my face, I'll knock his ass all the way back to Japan. You think Chavo Guerrero will be able to toss me over the top rope? Come on, I'll send him flying over that rope, And if he wants to bring his family to Wrestlemania, I'll beat all their asses and send them back to taco bell. What about the mystery etrant? What about guys like Brian Christopher? Kidman? Steve Bradley? Hakushi? All those guys are total wannabes. They wish they had the talent I have. And at Wrestlemania 13, Each one of those guys are going to find out why Sean Waltman is the very best in the World Wrestling Federation. Wrestlemania will be my crowning moment when I walk out as the first and only World Wrestling Federation Light Heavyweight Champion. And that's a fact all you people are gonna have to live with. Sean Waltman is the best in the WWF, And there's nobody who could prove that wrong.

Chavo Guerrero's music begins to play to a good pop from the crowd. Sean Waltman doesn't look all too happy as Chavo makes his way down to the ring with a microphone in hand.

Sean Waltman- I don't recall asking for you to come out here Chavo. I.......

Chavo Guerrero- cutting off Waltman And I don't recall these people asking you to come out here and bore them for five minutes Sean. You come out here and talk about being crowned the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion at Wrestlemania, But everyone knows I'm walking out of Wrestlemania with the gold around my waist. It's my destiny. And nothing or no one is getting in the way of my destiny. I dreamed of coming to the WWF for many years, And now that I'm here, I'm going to be crowned the first ever World Wrestling Federation Light Heavyweight Champion at the biggest stage of them all, Wrestlemania 13.

Sean Waltman- That's a cute story Guerrero, Destiny huh? Let me tell you about your destiny, Your destiny is to be tossed over that top rope by me at Wrestlemania. That's your destiny boy!

Chavo Guerrero- We'll see at Wrestlemania won't we? Which one will be tossed over the top rope, And I can promise you something Sean, I'll beat you at Wrestlemania 13, Just like I beat you last October. Everyone that stands in my way at Wrestlemania will come out a loser. And then, After I walk out of Wrestlemania as the first ever WWF Light Heavyweight Champion, You'll.........

Steve Bradley's music begins to play, Cutting off Chavo. The cocky young superstar walks down the ramp way with both Chavo and Waltman looking on. Bradley comes into the ring and is handed a microphone.

Steve Bradley- Hang on for a second. You two wanna talk about who's leaving Wrestlemania as the Light Heavyweight Champion, And neither one of you shaved apes mention the name of the only undefeated wrestler on the roster, Steve Bradley? Chavo, You should know my name by now. Seeing as I've beaten you like what? Five, Eight, Twenty times? You're just not able to beat me and you know it. I've beaten you each and every single time we've stepped inside that ring. And Sean Waltman, You think you're the true first Light Heavyweight in the WWF? I wouldn't go bragging about my past in the WWF, Especially when my name was the freaking 1-2-3 Kid! What were you thinking? When the night comes, When March 23rd rolls around, One man will be crowned the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion. And that man will be me!

Chavo Guerrero- First of all, The grown ups were talking. And second of all, Yeah, You've beaten me, But do you really think you'll toss me over the top rope at Wrestlemania 13?

Steve Bradley- Grown ups? Excuse me? What is that suppose to mean?

Chavo Guerrero- You're just a kid in a mans world Bradley. You're just like what? Nineteen? Twenty? Sure, You've beaten me a few times, But at Wrestlemania 13, Are bets are off. No one is going to take it easy on you because you're a kid.

Steve Bradley- A kid? Sean, You've teamed up with me, Tell this fool I'm no kid!

Sean Waltman- I'm sorry, But you are a kid. And don't think I won't hesitate to toss you around that ring at Wrestlemania if it's down to the two of us, Kid!

Steve Bradley- You're calling me a kid? The freaking 1-2-3 Kid is calling me the kid? Let me tell you two something, I might be young, But I have something the two of you losers lack. And that is talent. That's why I am undefeated in the ring. No one has been able to pin me or make me submit. And do you think you two dorks are gonna beat me? Steve Bradley is a phenomenon, And neither one of you are going to stop me from walking out of Wrestlemania with the gold. And after I do beat you two and seven other men at Wrestlemania 13, You'll see why youth equals gold baby!

Chavo Guerrero- You know, I think you're going to be the first one eliminated at Wrestlemania actually. Lets face it, You can't hang with the big boys Junior. So why don't you go back to the hotel, Watch Toy Story or something, Drink some milk, Chocolate if you're feeling wild and get into bed, Since it's already past your bed time.

Waltman begins to laugh at Bradley, And asks Bradley if he's gonna do something about Chavo. Bradley looks at Chavo, Looking as angry as ever by the Chavo's humiliating words, And slaps Chavo! Chavo responds by kicking Bradley in the gut and fires back at Bradley with right hands! Chavo knocks Bradley with a clothesline and calls for the brainbuster. Before Chavo can lift Bradley up, Waltman drills Chavo with a spinning heel kick! Waltman starts putting the boots to Chavo! Bradley stands up and joins Waltman! Both men stomp the living hell out of Chavo! Before anymore damage could be done, Taka Michinoku comes running down to the ring! Waltman and Bradley go after Taka with a double clothesline, But Taka ducks and drop kicks both men! Taka clotheslines Waltman out to the floor! Taka goes for the Michinoku Driver on Bradley, But Bradley quickly leaves the ring. Waltman and Bradley make threats to Taka while Taka checks on Chavo, Never taking his eyes off of Waltman and Bradley.

62

Sean Waltman lost overness from this segment.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Interview with Shawn Michaels

We go to the interview area where we see Marissa Mazzola standing by with the "Heart Break Kid" Shawn Michaels.

Marissa Mazzola- Shawn Michaels, Tonight you head into the main event to face the bizarre Goldust in singles action. But next Sunday night at Wrestlemania 13, You'll be stepping into the ring with the psychotic Cactus Jack in a first blood match. This is the first ever first blood match in the history of the World Wrestling Federation. And the rules are quite simple, To be victorious, You'll have to make your opponent bleed. No pin falls, No submissions, No stopping the match, The first man to bleed will be the loser. Many people believe that you might be too confident heading into this match and that you don't know what you're in for next Sunday night at Wrestlemania. What do you have to say about this huge match against Cactus Jack?

Shawn Michaels- It seems like everyone has been telling the "Heart Break Kid" that he's in for a huge shock at Wrestlemania. It seems like everyone believes that I might be too cocky heading into this match. Everyone talks about Cactus Jack as if he's unbeatable. Sure, He might be able to take massive amounts of pain, But the end result will be Shawn Michaels beating Cactus Jack at Wrestlemania. Cactus Jack, You think you're some kind of genius by laying down the challenge for a first blood match? Sure, You've made me bleed before, But if I remember correctly, I've busted you open myself. And at Wrestlemania 13, You think I'm going into the match with the disadvantage? No way. Everyone thought that last year I would have a short reign as the WWF Champion, But everyone was proven wrong when I dominated the WWF. Last year I was put into no holds barred matches, Cage matches, Last man standing matches, Ladder matches, And everything you could think of. And I won all those matches. If you think you're going to be "extreme" at Wrestlemania 13, Then wait until you see HBK next Sunday night. They say the only way to beat you is to beat you half to death, And make no mistake about it Cactus Jack, If that's what Shawn Michaels has to do at Wrestlemania, Then that's what Shawn Michaels will do at Wrestlemania. The pain you are in for next Sunday night is the kind of pain you only see in the movies. Being blown up, Having half your ear ripped off, Battling The Undertaker himself last year, Those things will be nothing compared to what Shawn Michaels does to you in one single night. I will make sure you bleed at Wrestlemania. And I'll make sure you bleed alot at Wrestlemania.

Marissa Mazzola- Earlier tonight we heard from Cactus Jack, People are thinking that Jack's obsessed with ending your career and making the Kliq die next Sunday night. Jack says he doesn't mind bleeding first or losing the match as long as you bleed, What do you have to say about that?

Shawn Michaels- Bleed first he shall, He might not mind it. But there is no way one ounce of blood will pore from HBK. And just so we're clear, I've talked to the Commissioner and the World Wrestling Federation officials, They ain't gonna be stopping the match for something minor, For a little skinned knee, You're gonna have to make your opponent bleed alot of blood. And that's what I'm planning on doing next Sunday night at Wrestlemania 13.

Marissa Mazzola- Tonight you're battling Goldust in the main event. Over the past couple of weeks we've seen Goldust change his attitude, He's more into his mind games. He's sicker than he's ever been. How do you plan on going about this match tonight with the master of mind games?

Shawn Michaels- Goldust can play all the little mind games he wants. He can bring out his camera and try to film me, He can try to bust into my house when I'm asleep, He can try to hit me with a lead pipe, But the end result will always be the same, Goldust will always be hearing Sweet Chin Music after I'm done with him. I know the freak has got alot on his mind, And I would too if I had Ken Shamrock wanting to kick my ass. But if he doesn't focus on this match tonight, Then he'll really be in for a surprise. And I'm so worked up tonight, That there might not be any of Goldust left for Ken Shamrock to face at Wrestlemania.

Marissa Mazzola- Thank you for the comments and good luck, Fans, Up next Shawn Michaels will battle Goldust in the main event. You don't want to miss this huge match up.

91

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Shawn Michaels Vs. Goldust with Marlena

Michaels and Goldust put on a solid eleven minute match up here. Goldust started off trying to avoid Michaels and went out to the outside to talk things over with Marlena. Michaels didn't feel like awaiting and dove over the top rope right onto the bizarre Goldust. Michaels was alot more aggressive here when he and Goldust brawled on the outside. Michaels rammed Goldust into the steel ring post and steels steps several times, Michaels even choked Goldust down with the cable wires. Coachman kept saying that Michaels was sending a message to Cactus Jack. Michaels looked like he was going to finish this one early with Sweet Chin Music once they made their way back into the ring, But thanks to Marlena distracting HBK, Goldust was able to take Michaels down with a clothesline to allow him to get the advantage. Goldust worked over Michaels using a few power moves like a sidewalk slam and a vertical suplex, But nothing he did could put away the former WWF Champion. Goldust ended up going for the Curtain Call, But Michaels slipped out of it and nailed Goldust with right hands. Michaels then made the big comeback, And after coming off the top rope with a elbow drop to Goldust, Michaels called for Sweet Chin Music. Before he could plant Goldust with the super kick, Goldust left the ring! Goldust looked like he was going to go back to the locker room, But on top of the stage, Stood Ken Shamrock with a lead pipe! Referees swarmed around Shamrock while Goldust entered the ring. Still distracted, Goldust turned around and took Michaels' Sweet Chin Music to give Michaels the win. After the match ended, Marlena dragged Goldust out of the ring and both of them fled through the crowd as Shamrock shoved the referees aside and chased them. Michaels posed in the ring as we went to a commercial break.

88, 92, 80 ***

COMMERCIAL BREAK

WWF Slam Of The Week- British Bulldog feels the impact of Brian Adams' devastating Heart Punch. (Monday Night Raw 3/10/97)

The Special Referee Is Announced

We return from the commercial break with Kevin Nash making his way down to the ring with the fans booing him quite loudly. The big man doesn't have his usual cocky smile on his face as he enters the ring and grabs the microphone from Finkel.

Kevin Nash- Next Sunday night at Wrestlemania 13 I will be the one responsible for running Ric Flair out of the World Wrestling Federation. I will responsible for making sure that Ric Flair is no longer the Commissioner of the WWF after Wrestlemania. And I will hold the future of the WWF in my very hands as I pick the new Commissioner. And this Commissioner will be a fair man unlike Ric Flair. And he won't be a coward like Flair either. This new Commissioner will be a free thinking Commissioner. And oh yeah, The Commissioner will make sure that I, Kevin Nash, The Genetic Wonder will hold the WWF Championship. And Flair, Don't take the beating I'm gonna give you next Sunday night at Wrestlemania personal. You asked for it. No one told you to meddle in my business. I told you that I would run this place, But you didn't let me. You wanted to do things your way, And lets face it, Your way doesn't interest me. And now you got a special guest referee meddling into our match at Wrestlemania. And this guy is suppose to be here tonight. Well, The show is almost over. We got like ten minutes left, And the man still hasn't introduced himself. If you're here, Come on down here and face me man to man. Come down to the ring and introduce yourself to the man who's hand you'll be raising next Sunday night at Wrestlemania! I'm not going anywhere until the special guest referee comes on down here!

The crowd waits, Suddenly, The music of Rowdy Roddy Piper begins to play to a huge ovation from the crowd. Nash looks at the entrance way, And he like the crowd, Can't believe what he's seeing! It's Rowdy Roddy Piper! Piper makes his way down to the ring to a huge ovation from this crowd. Piper enters the ring and grabs a microphone. The fans chant "Piper" as Nash looks on.

Kevin Nash- What the hell are you doing here?

Rowdy Roddy Piper- Well, Uh, I thought I'd come on out to Louisville, Kentucky and see what's going on in the World Wrestling Federation. And I gotta say that I am quite impressed with you Calvin Nash. Nash looks at Piper and says "It's Kevin Nash." Whatever. Apples and oranges right? I mean look at ya, You're a giant. You got your nice hair all groomed, You got your tattoo there on your arm, I had a tattoo once a upon a time, But my wife made me get rid of it, I guess she didn't like the fonz looking at her whenever I had my pants down. Ya know what I'm saying? I watched a couple of shows while I been out, And I saw your dominance. You beat people left and right. You put that poor kid, Jesse James through the announce table with your move there, And I heard the poor bastard will be out for a long time. And then ya come on out here and beat around the Commissioner, Ric Flair. Hell, I can't blame you for beating Flair around. Flair comes out here in his little suit, He wooooooos the crowd and struts around. I can't tell you how much that man gets on my nerves. The whole World Wrestling Federation has gone to hell since I've been away. You got someone trying to film kids in their sleep, You got someone bathing in blood or whatever, Brothers are fighting, Druids are beating up cops, And ya got you running around messing with the authority. And last weekend I was at home, I just got back from fishing, I fish you know. And when I came into the house, The maid hands me the phone saying that the uh board of directors want to talk to me. My first question was who are these people? But they said they were from the WWF and they had a problem. They said "Old Hot Rod, We got a big problem. See, Ric Flair is fighting Kevin Nash at Wrestlemania 13, And no one wants to referee that match. The referees are scared for their safety." And they asked me to be the referee for Wrestlemania 13. Now my first thought was to hang up the phone on whoever was on the other end, Because lets face it. Rowdy Piper isn't a wrestler anymore. I didn't even show up at all last year. I took a long vacation, And I don't really wanna have anything to do with the ring right now. I wanna stay at home and have some peace and quiet. But then I thought about returning for one time only. And what better time to return than to return at Wrestlemania 13? Everyone is running around talking about the biggest Wrestlemania of all time, And I gotta tell you, That has me pumped big time. I was at the first Wrestlemania, And if Rowdy Roddy Piper ain't gonna be around here no more, Than I'd like to be at the big one. Wrestlemania 13. So you wanna ask who the special guest referee will be, You're looking at him big man. I'll be the Commissioner at Wrestlemania when you face Ric Flair. And will you do old hot rod one favor if you do win at Wrestlemania and get to pick the next Commissioner?

Kevin Nash- You're kidding me right? What do you want?

Rowdy Roddy Piper- Don't come knocking on my door asking me to be the Commissioner. Because after Wrestlemania 13, I'm sorry to say this folks, But I'm gonna be pretty much done with the World Wrestling Federation. I talked to the owner here, And he thanked me for all the years I been here, But it's time Rowdy Roddy Piper rides off into the sunset. And I wanna warn you and Flair right now, If either one of you touch me or lay a hand on me next Sunday night, Then I might have to put the both of you clowns in your places. And I don't want to be the one who costs Flair his spot as Commissioner, And makes you be his servant. Because I don't wanna see you wearing a little janitors outfit serving and cleaning after Ric Flair, Know what I mean big man? And another thing, It's no holds barred and anything goes. And that means my job is to pretty much count the one, two, three. I don't really give a damn if Flair's hitting you with a chair, Or if you're hitting him with a chair. I don't care who bleeds or what happens. I'm just gonna be watching you two pound the hell out of each other, And don't expect me to be raising your hands either. Rowdy Piper doesn't go around raising peoples hands. So that's what the both of you can expect at Wrestlemania. It will be the last time Rowdy Roddy Piper steps foot in a ring. So good luck to you at Wrestlemania, I think you might just need it. Cause you're going up against Ric Flair, I don't really care for Flair at all, But he's a heck of a competitor. And there's a reason why he's called the dirtiest player in the game. Lets just hope you don't have to find out why at Wrestlemania. And lets just hope you two don't get in my face, Because if you do, I'll have to deal out some of these knuckle sandwiches. And this ain't no peanut and butter! These are some Rowdy Roddy Piper fists ready to deal a serving!

Rowdy Piper tosses the microphone down as his music plays. Piper leaves the ring while Nash looks on from the ring. We go off the air with Piper posing on the stage with Coachman and Lawler going crazy over him being the referee between Flair and Nash.

80

Kevin Nash lost overness from this segment.

Overall Rating- 76

TV Rating- 7.59

Notes

"I was thinking, how about giving me some matches with Steve Austin? I think we'd be able to do some good work together given the chance." -Bret Hart

"Shawn Michaels and Goldust didn't 'click' in their match, maybe due to their mismatched skills causing their styles not to gel?" -Pat Patterson

"Duke Droese is not ready to be moved up the card, i had to work hard just to keep our match from falling apart." -Ahmed Johnson

News

- Jerry Lawler has suffered a tricep strain and will be out for two months, Lawler will still commentate, But he won't wrestle.

[Hewey]

Credit Jack Krauser for the logo

Channel: USA Network

Time Slot: Late Evening

Date: March 15, 1997

Location: Louisville, Kentucky

Attendance: 10,008

Ticket Sales: $400,320

Announcers: Dok Hendrix and Todd Pettengill

Voice Over- The World Wrestling Federation, For over fifty years the revolutionary force in sports entertainment.

RAW Saturday Night comes on the air with a video package showing great World Wrestling Federation action. When the video ends, We're taken to inside the arena where pyro goes off from the rafters and from the entrance way. We then head over to our announce position where Dok Hendrix and Todd Pettengill are standing by. They are very excited and hype up tonight's big show.

Owen Hart Vs. "All American" Bart Gunn

The crowd really let Owen have it, Booing him quite loudly every time he was on the offensive. The announcers hyped this as the ultimate match to make Bart Gunn's career, With Hendrix mentioning that in 1995 Bart actually did defeat Owen in a singles match. Unfortunately for Bart, This was two years later and Owen Hart owned him tonight. Owen Hart used plenty of submission moves to set up for the Sharpshooter, Even using some of Bret's trademark moves that "The Hitman" uses to set up his opponents for the Sharpshooter. Bart Gunn had a brief comeback, But he ended up taking a enziguri to the back of the head. Owen then applied the Sharpshooter for the submission win. Owen Hart then posed over Bart Gunn while the announcers questioned if Owen would still be in the WWF after Wrestlemania 13.

81, 82, 80 **3/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Scott Putski, Hakushi and Taka Michinoku Vs. Sho Funaki, Ace Darling and Devon Storm

After getting to boo Owen, The crowd was pretty quiet for this match. It was kept short around the four minute mark, With everyone doing their usual stuff. The announcers didn't really bother with this one, And instead, Hyped Wrestlemania up, But they didn't even mention the Light Heavyweight Championship match that's going to take place. Hakushi picked up the win for his team after coming off the top with the senton bomb to Storm.

58, 41, 75 *1/4

This match suffered because the crowd were still pumped up from the last one, and so this bout was seen as something of a let-down to them.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Alex Wright with Joanie Laurer Vs. Mark Henry

Not a pretty match here, Wright isn't all that good, And Henry just isn't any good. Henry didn't sell any of Wright's offense, Making Wright look like a fool. Henry started off hot, Tossing Wright around the ring a few times and running him down with clotheslines. Laurer ended up getting involved, Sending Henry to the steel ring post while Wright had the referee distracted. Henry did get to fight back, But in the end, Laurer's interference proved to be too much for the world's strongest man as Laurer delivered a DDT to Henry out on the floor behind the referee's back. Wright then rolled the four hundred pounder into the ring and covered him for the win. After the match ended, Wright stood over Henry while Laurer waved the German flag.

70, 76, 57 1\2*

Alex Wright gained overness from this match.

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

COMMERCIAL BREAK

"Hindu Hero" Tiger Ali Singh Vs. Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart

Neidhart, Much like Mark Henry, Didn't bother to sell a thing. But this match was kept short. Neidhart started off a house on fire, Beating Tiger from pillar to post, But when he accidentally shoved the referee down, Tiger low blowed him and finished him off with a reverse neck breaker to pick up the win. After the match ended, Tiger delivered another reverse neck breaker to Neidhart.

58, 62, 49 DUD

Tiger Ali Singh debuted his new gimmick. (Anti USA)

Tiger Ali Singh gained overness from this match.

Jim Neidhart didn't really sell very much, which hurt the match rating.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Harris Brothers with Paul Ellering Vs. Suicide Blonds

It's rumored that the Harris' will get a big tag team push, Possibly feuding with their former partners of The Brotherhood, Lee and Adams. Copeland and Cage carried these two to a pretty good match, With the crowd getting into it at the end, As it seemed the two youngsters would pull off the upset. After a wild brawl between all four men happened, Christian Cage and Ron Harris were left in the ring to battle it out. Cage took out Ron with the Caged Anger, But Ellering got up on the apron while Don sent Copeland into the steel guardrail. Don entered the ring and booted Cage over the back of the head and then dropped a elbow to Cage. Don rolled Ron to the outside and covered Cage to pick up the win, Even though he wasn't the legal man!

75, 68, 83 **3/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

WWF Slam Of The Week- Shawn Michaels pulls off a huge win by hitting Sweet Chin Music on Goldust. (Friday Night Mayhem 3/14/97)

The Undertaker Vs. Island Boyz

Total squash here, The Undertaker entered the ring and picked apart the two samoan superstars. The Undertaker Choke Slammed both men one by one, And then delivered the Tombstone to both of them. The Undertaker covered Ekmo and scored the win. After the match ended, The Undertaker lifted Kimo up and planted him with another Choke Slam. Ekmo, On the other hand, Suffered another Tombstone. RAW Saturday Night went off the air with the phenom standing tall, The announcers asked if this man would be the next WWF Champion.

65, 58, 72 *1\2

Overall Rating- 60

TV Rating- 2.90

Competition

Saturday Night

TV Rating- 1.95

Attendance- 7,036

Ticket Sales- $281,440

Hardcore TV

TV Rating- 2.97

Attendance- 1,505

Ticket Sales- $45,150

Worldwide

TV Rating- 3.97

Attendance- 7,001

Ticket Sales- $280,040

Notes

"I'd like to work with Brian Adams if possible." -Kevin Nash

"I would like to work with Bart Gunn at some stage, i think you'd be impressed with the results." -Billy Gunn

"I was thinking, how about giving me some matches with The Undertaker? I think we'd be able to do some good work together given the chance." -Cactus Jack

"Our ratings battle with Hardcore TV is so close that neither show is gaining a clear advantage!" -Sophie

"Here is my weekly report on our battle with WCW. We have superior star power on our roster, which is hurting their image. We are seen as having better workers, and this is causing fans to choose us over them. The fans see us as being the more professional promotion, thanks to our higher production values." -Sophie

Credit jason_daronlane for the awesome banner

Date: March 23, 1997

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Current Card

World Wrestling Federation Championship

The Undertaker Vs. Scott Hall©

First Blood Match

Shawn Michaels Vs. Cactus Jack

No Holds Barred, Anything Goes Match

If Kevin Nash Wins, Then Ric Flair Will No Longer Be The Commissioner, And Nash Will Be The One Who Chooses The Next Commissioner

If Ric Flair Wins, Kevin Nash Is His Own Personal Servant

Special Guest Referee- Rowdy Roddy Piper

Ric Flair Vs. Kevin Nash

Submission Match

Loser Leaves The World Wrestling Federation Forever

Bret Hart Vs. Owen Hart

World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championship

Four Corners Match

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin© Vs. Al Snow Vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley Vs. Rick Martel

World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championship

Triple Threat Tag Team Match

Brian Adams and Brian Lee© Vs. British Bulldog and Ron Simmons Vs. Chris Benoit and Brian Pillman

World Wrestling Federation Light Heavyweight Championship

Ten Men Battle Royal

Sean Waltman Vs. Chavo Guerrero Vs. Sho Funaki Vs. Taka Michinoku Vs. Brian Christopher Vs. Billy Kidman Vs. Steve Bradley Vs. Scott Putski Vs. Hakushi Vs. ?

Ken Shamrock Vs. Goldust

The Patriot, "Party Boy" Marty Jannetty, Koko B. Party and Van "Party Time" Hammer Vs. Sycho Sid, Duke "The Money Maker" Droese, Johnny Swinger and Simon Diamond

Edited August 14, 2005 by Baby Hewey

[A-Dub]

As always, Hewey does awesome with the retro WWF feel, can't you do something shitty?

[Hewey]

Credit Jack Krauser for the logo

Date: March 17, 1997

Location: Syracuse, New York

We are just six days away from the biggest Wrestlemania of all time, Wrestlemania 13. And tonight we come to you live from Syracuse, New York. And tonight we know that a huge tag team main event has been signed to take place. This is no doubt the biggest main event ever on a Monday Night Raw. And this will have a huge impact on this Sunday's huge event. Tonight we're going to see The Undertaker and Ken Shamrock team up to take on Goldust and Kevin Nash in a huge tag team main event. Scott Hall was suppose to be tagging up with Goldust tonight, But we understand that after getting Tombstone on top of the stage last week by The Undertaker, Scott Hall will not be able to wrestle tonight. So, Commissioner Ric Flair has taken his Wrestlemania opponent, Kevin Nash and put him in this match in Hall's place earlier in the day. All four of these men will be in action this Sunday night at Wrestlemania 13, And you know they're going to be looking for the win. These partners also don't really care for each other either, This should be a huge tag team war. No doubt the biggest main event ever on a Monday Night Raw.

It was announced on Friday night that Rick Martel would enter Wrestlemania 13 also challenging for the WWF Intercontinental Championship in a now, Four corners match up. Tonight we'll hear from Rick Martel on his thoughts on Wrestlemania 13, And why he's been coming to the aid of the abandoned Al Snow. We know that Al Snow, Steve Austin and Hunter Hearst Helmsley are all here tonight as well. Could we see things explode between all four of these men? Will we see the scene from what happened on Friday Night Mayhem once again?

The "Heart Break Kid" Shawn Michaels is heading into this Sunday's Wrestlemania to face the biggest challenge of his career. At Wrestlemania we'll see Shawn Michaels battle a man he's never gone up against, Cactus Jack. And this will not be any ordinary match, It'll be a first blood match up. We'll hear from HBK on his thoughts on this huge match up and the psychotic behavior of Cactus Jack as of late.

We'll also be hearing from Bret "The Hitman" Hart on what could be his last Monday Night Raw. This Sunday night, Either Bret Hart's or Owen Hart's career will end in the World Wrestling Federation. We know that Owen Hart is here tonight as well. Could we see these two brothers face off before Wrestlemania?

Matches for Monday Night Raw

Sean Waltman and Steve Bradley Vs. Taka Michinoku and Chavo Guerrero

On Friday Night Mayhem we saw all four of these men get into it. All four of these men are heading into Wrestlemania 13 with the same goal in mind, To walk out of Chicago as the first ever WWF Light Heavyweight Champion. Tonight, These four men get it on in tag team action. Which tag team will be victorious as we head into Wrestlemania 13? Can Steve Bradley keep his undefeated streak going?

Ron Simmons Vs. Brian Pillman Vs. Brian Lee

These men's partners got it on last week in a triple threat match, Tonight, It's time for these men to go at it. Last week, It was Brian Adams getting the win. Tonight, Can Lee get the win like his partner did last week? Or will Ron Simmons or Brian Pillman steal the win? All three of these men will be involved in the tag team title match at Wrestlemania 13 this Sunday.

"Party Boy" Marty Jannetty, Van "Party Time" Hammer and Koko B. Party Vs. Duke "The Money Maker" Droese, Simon Diamond and Johnny Swinger

Commissioner Flair has announced that neither The Patriot or Sycho Sid can be at ringside for this match up, And that it'll be a fair match. But, Dawn Marie is allowed at ringside. So it could be anything but fair. Jannetty and his friends are promised to go to this Sunday's Wrestlemania to team up with The Patriot when they take on The Money Mine in eight men tag team action. Which team will come out victorious in this six men war?

D'Lo Brown Vs. Billy Gunn

Billy Gunn has been on a losing streak as of late, With him being beaten by Yokozuna and Marc Mero in recent weeks. Billy Gunn laid down a open challenge to try to prove himself to his manager Sunny, And the young D'Lo Brown accepted his challenge. Can Billy Gunn get the win, Or will D'Lo Brown upset Billy Gunn and continue Gunn's losing streak?

Kevin Nash and Goldust Vs. The Undertaker and Ken Shamrock

The biggest main event in Monday Night Raw will take place tonight, All four of these men have alot on their mind as we head into Sunday's Wrestlemania. The Undertaker is looking to get the WWF Championship, Kevin Nash is looking to run Ric Flair out of the WWF, Ken Shamrock is looking to get revenge on Goldust, And Goldust, Well, It's not clear what Goldust is really after. Which tag team will pick up the win tonight in this huge main event?

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Credit Jack Krauser for the logo

Channel: USA Network

Time Slot: Prime Time

Date: March 17, 1997

Location: Syracuse, New York

Attendance: 10,024

Ticket Sales: $400,960

Announcers: Jim Ross and Vince McMahon

Voice Over- The World Wrestling Federation, For over fifty years the revolutionary force in sports entertainment.

Monday Night Raw comes on the air with a video package showing great World Wrestling Federation action. When the video ends, We're taken inside the arena where pyro goes off from the rafters and from the entrance way. We then head over to our announce position where Vince McMahon and Jim Ross are standing by. They are very excited and hype up tonight's big show.

Scott Hall Addresses His Fans

Monday Night Raw kicks off with the WWF Champion, Scott Hall making his way down to the ring to huge heat from the crowd. Scott Hall is wearing a neck brace and he walks like he's injured. Jim Ross reminds us that last week on Monday Night Raw we saw The Undertaker Tombstone Scott Hall right on top of the steel stage. Scott Hall slowly enters the ring and is handed a microphone. Hall has the WWF Championship around his waist and waits for the crowd to quiet down.

Scott Hall- adjusting his neck brace. Hey yo. Now, I know all you great WWF fans would love to see fight tonight and defend the World Wrestling Federation Championship, But due to me getting brutally attacked for no reason by The Undertaker just one week ago on Monday Night Raw, I'm afraid that tonight I won't be doing much wrestling. And it's possible that I might not be able to defend the title against The Undertaker this Sunday night at Wrestlemania. The fans boo Hey, Don't get mad at me. I never asked to get planted with the Tombstone last week. The Undertaker attacked me for no reason. He shouldn't even be fighting for the title anymore after his brutal attack on me. What did Scott Hall ever do to that man? He sends his druids after me and ends up injuring me for good. Look at me! I can barely move my neck! It hurt so much that I could barely get outta bed today. I didn't even drive myself to the arena tonight because of all the pain. That's what you did to me Undertaker. If I had attacked someone like Undertaker did to me, Then I would have been stripped of my title. And yet I'm suppose to get inside the ring with The Undertaker just six days from now? Undertaker, I know I won't be able to get out of this match. But for all my fans around the world, I promise them that come Wrestlemania, I'll be ready to go. I might not be at one hundred percent, But I just can't let all you people down. And I promise you fans that after Wrestlemania is done and over with, I will walk out still the World Wrestling Federation Champion. Scott Hall is a true champion and a true competitor. I don't need smoke and mirrors like you do Undertaker. I get by on one thing, And one thing only, Talent. And that is what's kept me as the WWF Champion for a long time. And Undertaker, Wrestlemania 13 will go in the history books as the night Scott Hall dominated you to retain the title. And there's nothing you can do about that, Except go home! I.............

The purple lights come on to a huge ovation from the crowd as the music of The Undertaker starts to play. Scott Hall stands inside the ring, Waiting for The Undertaker, But no one comes out. The Undertaker's voice is then heard through out the arena.

The Undertaker- Scott Hall, You have six days left until you step into the ring with the phenom for the first time ever. You have six days to wonder about what your fate is going to be. What the grim reaper has planned for you this Sunday night will be nothing like anything that you've ever experienced. I told you from the start that it meant so much more than the World Wrestling Federation Championship, And this Sunday night as we're fighting toe to toe, You will find out that this is the biggest battle of your career. The sins you have committed against me and my creatures of the night have not yet been paid for. Last week was only a small sample of what's in store for you this Sunday night. When I dominate you this Sunday night and take you for a journey you'll never forget, You'll know why your mind, Body and soul belongs to me. Wrestlemania 13 will be a new era in the World Wrestling Federation. It will be the night where the dark days begin. And you won't be around to see it, Because I'll make sure that after Wrestlemania 13, You will rest in peace!

The lights come back on with Scott Hall looking around the ring for The Undertaker, Hall slowly leaves the ring with the announcers going crazy over this Sunday's huge main event at Wrestlemania.

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The Undertaker gained overness from this segment.

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Sean Waltman and Steve Bradley Vs. Taka Michinoku and Chavo Guerrero

Excellent match up here, But the crowd wasn't into it all that much. The only one who got any kind of reaction was McMahon reminded us that last October we saw Chavo Guerrero upset Waltman to win the Million Dollar Championship. Waltman when the crowd booed him whenever he'd taunt his opponents. All four men started off in the ring with a massive brawl taking place, Taka and Chavo cleared the ring and then dove out to Waltman and Bradley on the floor. Taka had things going his way with Bradley as the match returned to the ring, But after Waltman nailed Taka with a cheap shot from behind, Bradley was able to springboard clothesline Taka and get things going his way. Waltman and Bradley used double teams behind the referee's back, Gaining a couple near falls on the Japanese superstar. After taking a beating like a dog for several minutes, Taka was able to make the comeback after delivering a devastating tornado DDT to Bradley, Allowing Taka to make the hot tag to Chavo. Chavo entered the ring and was a house of fire. The action picked up with Chavo hitting a devastating superplex to Waltman in the ring while Taka dove over the ropes onto Bradley on the outside. Taka and Bradley battled inside the ring which left Chavo and Waltman going at it in the ring. Chavo Guerrero delivered a devastating Brainbuster to Waltman and headed up top. Chavo went for the Frog Splash, But Waltman moved out of the way and Chavo got nothing but canvas! Waltman then rolled up Chavo with a hand full of tights to score the win. Waltman and Bradley quickly fled and ran to the back while Taka and Chavo argued with the referee.

79, 68, 91 ***1\2

Time To Knuckle Up

We cut to the backstage interview set where we see Ken Shamrock standing by.

Vince McMahon- Ken Shamrock, You asked for this interview time, What do you have to say?

Ken Shamrock- I'm gonna say this, Undertaker, I got no problem with you. You got your business heading into Wrestlemania and I got mine. And as long as you stay outta my way and let me get my hands on Goldust, Then we'll be fine. And Kevin Nash, I don't really know, And I could give a damn about you. I don't care if the Commissioner put you in this match, You're gonna be standing in that ring against me, And if you don't watch out, I'll snap the ankle lock on you in a moment! And my goal for this Sunday night is to annihilate you Goldust. After all your little sick games, After you went into my house and filmed my kids in their sleep, You know you're headed on the road to pain on Sunday night. And what I do to you this Sunday night will not be pretty. You're in for the biggest beating you could think of. I will hurt you, I will leave you all bruised, And you will bleed. After Sunday night, There won't be a Goldust in the World Wrestling Federation period.

Shamrock storms off as we go to a commercial break with the announcers hyping tonight's huge main event.

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Ron Simmons Vs. Brian Pillman Vs. Brian Lee

Last week on Monday Night Raw, We saw a battle between these men's partners which ended with Brian Adams pulling off the win over his opponents. So the announcers thought that must give Brian Lee the advantage here for some reason. A good triple threat match here, But last weeks was a bit better. Simmons and Pillman didn't even bother to join forces, As all three men slugged it out from the beginning. Lee dominated the beginning of the match by throwing Simmons out to the floor and then giving Pillman a real beating, Knocking Pillman around all over the ring. Lee looked to finish Brian Pillman off early with the Life Sentence, But Simmons came into the ring and broke up the count. Pillman and Simmons then started to double team Lee for a couple seconds, Until Pillman tried to roll up Simmons from behind for a near fall. The match continued with the usual near falls, With all three men looking like they would pick up the win. Lee started mounting a offense and started nailing both Pillman and Simmons with right hands. Lee tossed Pillman over the top rope sending Pillman out to the floor. This left Simmons and Lee in the ring to battle it out. Lee went for a irish whip, But Simmons countered and Lee got sent into the ropes and ran right into a huge spinebuster from Simmons. Simmons covered the scored the win. After the match ended, Simmons left the ring and walked up the stage mouthing off how he and Bulldog would walk out of Wrestlemania the new WWF Tag Team Champions.

76, 77, 74 **1/4

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He, Who Bleeds First...........

Monday Night Raw returns from the break with the "Heart Break Kid" Shawn Michaels making his way down to the ring to a huge ovation from the crowd. Jim Ross and Vince McMahon hype up this Sunday's first blood match between Michaels and Cactus Jack, And say that it will not be for the weak at heart and it may be the most violent match in the history of the WWF. After he's done to his pyro, Shawn Michaels is handed a microphone. The crowd chant "HBK" before Michaels prepares to talk.

Shawn Michaels- It seems like everyone knows what their fate is at Wrestlemania. Everyone knows what they have to do this Sunday night once we get to Chicago. You got men trying to win titles, Men trying to retain their titles, You got men battling over their careers, Men going after revenge, Everyone has something different in mind when it comes to Wrestlemania. And I sat down and thought about what this year's Wrestlemania would mean to me. Sadly, Old HBK isn't gonna be stealing the spotlight this year in the main event like he did last year. I don't really mind not being in the main event this year. Because there's always next year. No, Being in the main event this year doesn't mean as much to the "Heart Break Kid" as making Cactus Jack bleed does. Cactus Jack, You went after me claiming that you wanted to rid the World Wrestling Federation of Shawn Michaels. So far, You haven't even come close my friend. You talked about bringing misery and torture to the WWF, But these fans could care less about you. I respect all the hard you've done to get here, But if you think HBK's losing to you on the biggest stage of them all, Then you're in for a rude awakening my friend. This Sunday night, We're going to see you and I step into the ring for the very first time. The crowd is gonna be going crazy, Each and everyone of my fans will be chanting "HBK" when I'm kicking your ass all over Chicago. They're gonna be going nuts when I make you bleed, When your blood falls on the canvas. People think you're psychotic and disturbed, But you're all going to see a new side to Shawn Michaels this Sunday night. It's not just beating you, Like you said, Something has gotta give, And once you begin to bleed, You won' stop. I'll make sure your blood stains Chicago this Sunday night. When you're carried out of the arena in a ambulance, With blood all over you, You will know that there is no killing Shawn Michaels or the Kliq. You will not make me bleed this Sunday night. I expect this Sunday's battle to be a brutal battle, I know I can expect you to hurt me, I'm sure I'll get my share of bumps and bruises, But when the night is done and over with, Shawn Michaels will be victorious. I will be the winner and..................

The crowd boos as Cactus Jack is shown on the big screen. We have no idea where Cactus Jack is exactly at, But he's smiling and laughing like the psychotic man he is.

Cactus Jack- Victory? Is that all you're worried about Shawn? Don't you get it? I don't care if I win or not. Go ahead, Make me bleed! Make me bleed Shawn! I'm begging you to bust me open this Sunday night! Make me bleed all over Chicago! It doesn't matter who wins the match. The war is what's important! I might bleed first. But I don't care. Because it's just one match. But after the match ends, That's what counts. And after that match ends, If you do somehow beat me, That's where my fun will begin. Because, Shawn Michaels, You're in for hell this Sunday night. I will make you bleed, And you will bleed alot more than you make me bleed. Tell me something Shawn, What are those innocent eyes watching in the front row gonna think when they see you bleeding like a stuck pig? When they see blood gushing from you over and over again until you're not able to move? And what are they gonna say when they see me fill my pot up with your blood and make you the ultimate sacrifice? This Sunday night everyone will see the most brutal match of their life's. And you're the one to blame Shawn. Your selfish ways, Your cocky attitude, Are all things that have bothered me about you since day one. And oh yeah, Enjoy this little treat I have for you tonight.

Shawn Michaels stands in the middle of the ring, And suddenly, Blood comes falling off the rafters right onto Michaels! Michaels is covered in blood!

Cactus Jack- Don't worry Shawn, That's not real blood that's covering you. It's just red paint. But this Sunday night, It sure as hell will!

Cactus Jack fades from the screen as Shawn Michaels stands in the ring with the red pain all over him. We go to a commercial break with Vince McMahon saying Cactus Jack has gone too far.

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Cactus Jack gained overness from this segment.

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"Party Boy" Marty Jannetty, Van "Party Time" Hammer and Koko B. Party Vs. Duke "The Money Maker" Droese, Simon Diamond and Johnny Swinger with Dawn Marie

The Patriot and Sycho Sid were shown watching this match from the back. The crowd was pretty quiet for this one after the Shawn Michaels/Cactus Jack segment. McMahon and Ross didn't even bother to hype this Sunday's eight men tag match, And instead ran through the big matches at Wrestlemania, With McMahon promising a event out of this world. The Party Squad started off with the advantage, Sending the members of The Money Mine to the outside to talk things over with Dawn Marie. Diamond went into the ring and went at it with Jannetty, And both men engaged in a series of near falls and reversals, With Jannetty out wrestling Diamond several times. The match went on with Jannetty still getting the best of Diamond, Until Swinger hit Jannetty with a cheap shot from behind. After that, The Money Mine dominated Jannetty. Dawn Marie would distract the referee several times while The Money Mine triple teamed Jannetty. Droese pounded Jannetty for awhile and tried to go for the Money Compactor, But Jannetty got out of it and super kicked Droese. Jannetty then made the hot tag to Hammer, Who came into the ring and started cleaning house. All six men got into it with the action going everywhere. Koko and Jannetty got into it with Diamond and Swinger on the outside, With Dawn Marie somehow leaving ringside and going near the brawl. Hammer and Droese were left alone in the ring with Hammer dominating Droese. Hammer went for his Hammer Time finisher, But Droese hit him with a low blow. Before Droese could finish Hammer off, The Patriot ran in from the crowd and went to the top turnbuckle! The Patriot came off the top with the Patriot Missile to Droese, Allowing Hammer to roll up Droese for the win. After the match ended, Jannetty, Hammer, Koko and The Patriot headed off while The Money Mine protested with the referee, Who didn't see a thing.

69, 66, 71 *1\2

Was This Flair's Plan All Along?

We cut to the backstage area where we see Kevin Nash walking. Nash goes up to the door of Commissioner Ric Flair, And instead of knocking, Nash just enters the office. Commissioner Flair is shown at his desk. He looks up at Nash and smiles.

Ric Flair- Kevin Nash, What can I do for you big man?

Kevin Nash- Cut the crap Flair, I know you think you're some kind of genius by putting me in the ring just six days before Wrestlemania, But let me tell you something pal, If you think Shamrock and The Undertaker are going to keep me from kicking your ass at Wrestlemania, Then you got something coming. Nothing is stopping me from making sure you're no longer the Commissioner of the WWF after Wrestlemania.

Ric Flair- That's not why I booked you into the match, Blame Scott Hall. He says he's injured, So I had to find another wrestler to put into the match. I was just trying to make things even for Goldust. Besides, You can't disappoint your fans now can you?

Kevin Nash- Whatever, Let me tell you something, I suggest you watch tonight's main event. Because what I do to Shamrock and Undertaker is exactly what I have in store for you this Sunday night. And you might think you might have some kind of advantage just because I'm wrestling tonight, But just remember, Nothing will stop me from going into Chicago and destroying you Flair.

Ric Flair- Anything else Mr. Nash?

Kevin Nash- Pointing at the TV in Flair's office Just watch what I do in the main event tonight!

Nash storms out of Flair's office with Flair looking on.

Ric Flair- Wooooooo!

We go to a commercial break with the announcers hyping the huge match between Kevin Nash and Ric Flair this Sunday night at Wrestlemania 13.

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D'Lo Brown Vs. Billy Gunn with Sunny

The announcers hyped Billy Gunn's recent losing streak, And mentioned that there might be problems with Billy Gunn and Sunny. There certainly looked to be problems between the two when Sunny made her entrance after Billy made his, To her own theme music. Sunny wasn't really paying attention to Billy as he started off getting out wrestled by D'Lo. It looked like Billy was going to go on the outside to talk to Sunny, But she just shouted at him to get back in there. D'Lo continued getting the advantage over Billy until Billy was finally able to catch Brown with a back elbow to the face and followed up with a clothesline. Due to him feeling humiliated in front of Sunny, Billy was really aggressive here and almost got himself disqualified a few times. Sunny still wouldn't show interest in Billy Gunn even though he kept the advantage for most of the match. Billy Gunn would plead to Sunny to watch him every time he'd hit D'Lo with a powerful blow, But Sunny would turn her back to him and instead, It looked like she was talking to the fans! Billy Gunn took D'Lo down with a neck breaker and called for the Evolution Drop. Billy lifted D'Lo up as Sunny finally started paying attention to him. This actually distracted Billy, Allowing D'Lo to take him down with the Sky High for the huge upset! After the match ended, D'Lo posed with the fans cheering him while Sunny threw a fit and yelled at Gunn for blowing it. She called him a loser several times, Enraging Gunn.

76, 78, 73 **

D'Lo Brown gained overness from this match.

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Which Man Will Be The WWF Intercontinental Champion?

Rick Martel makes his way down to the ring as we return from the commercial break to a big ovation from the crowd. Rick Martel is all business here tonight as he's handed a microphone and doesn't even wait for the crowd to quiet down.

Rick Martel- This Sunday I'm heading into Wrestlemania 13 with one goal in mind. Only one goal in mind, That is to walk out of Wrestlemania as the new World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Champion. That's the only thing I care about this Sunday. I don't care about Al Snow's problems with Hunter Hearst Helmsley or Steve Austin. I don't care what they want to do to each other. Quite frankly, I hope they all beat the living hell out of each other. Almost one year ago I made my return to the World Wrestling Federation. And I beat everyone that stood in my way, I've also beaten Al Snow, Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Steve Austin. I came very close to winning the King Of The Ring, I won the Intercontinental Championship, And I also almost won the WWF Championship on two different occasions. I got more experience than anyone heading into the match this Sunday night. And at forty, I got just as much talent as all three of those men. So let me say this to Al Snow, Steve Austin and Hunter Hearst Helmsley, You three are all going to leave Wrestlemania as losers. Because that belt is going back around my waist. Rick Martel has still got plenty of juice left in the tank, And I plan on showing all of you what I got left this Sunday night. I...........

Al Snow's music begins to play to a huge, huge ovation from the fans. Al Snow makes his way down to the ring never taking his eyes off of Martel. Snow enters the ring and stares down Martel.

Rick Martel- May I help you with something?

Al Snow- Yeah, Let me ask you this. Why are you suddenly put into the WWF Intercontinental Championship match at Wrestlemania? Everyone knows it should be me against Austin and Helmsley.

Rick Martel- Well, Ric Flair came to me and said I was deserving of a shot. And quite frankly, I don't think he thinks you can handle both Austin and Helmsley all by yourself. We've all seen what happened. You trusted Austin, And in the end, You got stabbed right in the back!

Al Snow- Trust me, I can handle both men by myself. I don't need help from you. And I can even handle you this Sunday night at Wrestlemania if I have to. And you talked about leaving with the Intercontinental Championship, Only one man is leaving with the gold around his waist this Sunday night, And I promise you that it's going to be me, Not you.

Rick Martel- We'll see this Sunday night won't we? Who knows? Maybe you'll once again end up getting taken out, But this time, It won't be because of Austin or Helmsley, It'll be because of me. I will leave with the title one way or another. No one is stopping me this Sunday night.

The crowd boos as Hunter Hearst Helmsley's music begins to play. Snow and Martel look up at the top of the stage where Helmsley is shown standing by with a microphone in hand.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- You two are so pathetic. Look at you, Fighting over who's going to walk out of Wrestlemania with the title when it's clear that you two are looking at the next WWF Intercontinental Champion. I've beaten the two of you so many times that I've lost count. And Rick Martel, You're right, The only reason you were put into this match was because the Commissioner feared for Al Snow's safety. And he should, Because Austin and I were gonna pick him apart. But that's all right, Austin and myself will be working as a unit, We'll take the two of you out, And then fight for the title ourselves. You two stand no chance of walking out of Chicago with my Intercontinental Championship. That belt belongs to me and no one else. And at Wrestlemania 13, I'll be a two time Intercontinental Champion.

Al Snow- If you're so sure of that, Why don't you come on down here and lets see what you got Hunter! Hell, Martel, You're in here! Lets have a little triple threat match right here!

Hunter Hearst Helmsley starts walking down the ramp way. Martel and Snow are waiting, The crowd then boos as Steve Austin comes out of the crowd with a steel chair in hand! Austin enters, But Snow sees him coming and super kicks the chair right into Austin's face! Helmsley rushes to the ring and he and Martel trade blows with Martel getting the best out of Helmsley. Helmsley falls to his knees and low blows Martel! Meanwhile, Al Snow grabs the steel chair and goes to hit Helmsley with it, But Helmsley shoves Martel right into the chair shot from Snow! Austin gets up and clotheslines Snow from behind, Sending him into a kick to the midsection by Helmsley. Helmsley then delivers the Pedigree to Al Snow! Hunter Hearst Helmsley stands up and Austin kicks him in the gut, Stone Cold Stunner to Helmsley! McMahon and Ross can't believe Austin just stunned Helmsley. Austin stands over all three men and grabs the microphone.

Steve Austin- Hunter, You think you're gonna take my title too? All three of ya are pathetic! The WWF Intercontinental Championship belongs to me and me only! The only way anyone of you is going to get this belt off of around my waist is to make sure that I ain't breathing. At Wrestlemania 13, The three of you are going to be like the deers I hunt down in the forest. And at the end of the day, Steve Austin is the only one standing.

Austin's music plays to boos from the crowd. Austin stands over all three men, Looking at them with a psychotic crazed look in his eyes. Austin leaves the ring with McMahon asking who will be the WWF Intercontinental Champion after Wrestlemania is done and over with.

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Hunter Hearst Helmsley gained overness from this segment.

Rick Martel gained overness from this segment.

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Brother Versus Brother

Bret "The Hitman" Hart makes his way down to a huge ovation from the crowd as we return from the commercial break. Bret Hart enters the ring and is handed a microphone. Vince and JR hype this possibly being the last time we see Bret Hart on Monday Night Raw.

Bret Hart- This Sunday night I'm going into Wrestlemania 13 for the biggest match of my career when I take on my brother Owen. Both of our careers are on the line in this submission match. And I know alot of my fans are concerned about this match. I know they're concerned since Owen is one of the best wrestlers to ever step foot into a WWF ring. But let me tell all my fans something, You don't have anything to worry about. Because there is no way I will ever submit. I will never tap out or give up. I promise all my fans all around the world that I will still be here after Wrestlemania is done and over with. And sadly, For the few fans that my brother may have, Owen won't be standing in this ring next Monday night. Owen, You wanted this stipulation, And I'm sure you didn't think things through. But now you can't get out of it. You're going to have to face the consequences like a man. You're going to have to step into the ring with me this Sunday night knowing full well that after that bell rings, Your career as a World Wrestling Federation superstar will be over. And you have no one to blame but yourself. You wanted this match, And as I lock you into the Sharpshooter at Wrestlemania, As I turn you over and really crank it on you, And as you try to reach the ropes, As you feel that sense of urgency coming down on you at Wrestlemania 13 in front of all those fans, You will have no choice but to tap out. And as you look at me with my arm in the air, As you look at your brother, The man who just ended your career, You will know why you have always been in my shadow. Owen, I truly am the best there is, The best there was, And the best that there ever will be. And you'll learn why after Wrestlemania. And when you sit at home and watch me on TV, You will regret putting your career on the line. You'll..............

Owen Hart's music begins to play, Interrupting Bret Hart. The crowd boos as Owen Hart makes his way down to the ring, Not looking too happy at his brother's comments. Bret tries to talk, But Owen snatches the microphone from his older brother.

Owen Hart- Shut up! I'm talking now! Don't you dare try to steal my spotlight once again! You think you're going to make me submit this Sunday night at Wrestlemania? Do you really think you're going to make me tap out? Let me tell you something Bret, I am sick and tired of you and all your fans thinking that you're the best in the company. It didn't matter how many times I beat you, Because you kept coming back for more. You kept coming after me until you were able to finally pull out a lucky win over me and make everyone forget about the times I defeated you. And this Sunday night no one will forget about when I defeat you run you out of the WWF. You know why I agreed to the submission match? Because I wanna see you tap out for me. I wanna see you let down all your fans this Sunday night when you're screaming and begging me for mercy. And you will be tapping out one way or another. I'm going to do everything it takes to make sure you lose this Sunday night. It'll be just the two of us in the ring, And the better brother will win. I will once again defeat you at Wrestlemania Bret. Your fans can boo me all they want, But that won't matter. Because all of them will jump sides at Wrestlemania. I promise you. Once they see you tapping out, The fans will be chanting "Owen" over and over again as I stand over you. But before we even get to Wrestlemania, There's something I been wanting to do to you for a long time.

Owen stares at his brother Bret and slaps Bret across the face! Bret responds by slapping Owen right back! Owen looks at Bret and goes to hit him, But Bret blocks it and starts punching Owen! Bret takes Owen down and both men roll around the canvas. Owen gets on top and starts hammering at Bret, But Bret turns Owen over and starts hitting Owen! Bret grabs Owen's legs, Looking for the Sharpshooter, But Owen rolls out of the ring! Owen heads up the ramp way with the fans booing him. We go to a commercial break with the announcers hyping the submission match that will take place this Sunday night.

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COMMERCIAL BREAK

WWF Slam Of The Week- Joanie Laurer plants Mark Henry with a DDT on the outside allowing Alex Wright to pick up the win. (RAW Saturday Night 3/15/97)

Kevin Nash and Goldust with Marlena Vs. The Undertaker and Ken Shamrock

The crowd was red hot for this huge main event match up. Ken Shamrock didn't even wait for Undertaker to come out, And went right after the bizarre Goldust and Nash! Shamrock did pretty good for himself, Knocking Nash down with a kick and then tackling Goldust down to the canvas and pummeling Goldust with right hands. Of course, It was two against one, And as soon as Nash got up, He almost took Shamrock's head off with a big boot to the face. The crowd then went nuts as The Undertaker came slowly walking down to the ring. Goldust and Shamrock spilled to the outside as the phenom entered the ring and he and Nash started trading blows with the announcers going crazy over the two big men battling it out for the first time in almost a year. The Undertaker and Nash were punching away at each other with Undertaker seemingly having the advantage until Nash kneed The Undertaker in the gut and followed up with a short arm clothesline. Meanwhile on the outside, Shamrock rammed Goldust's head into the steel steps several times like a lunatic! Nash did his corner moves to Undertaker and looked to be ready to call for the Jackknife, When Commissioner Flair was shown on the big screen watching the match from the back, This distracted Nash long enough for Undertaker to clothesline Nash out to the floor. All four men got into it out on the floor with Shamrock and Undertaker having the advantage. McMahon said that referee Earl Hebner was more lenient here due to the importance of this match up. At one point, Kevin Nash grabbed a crutch from a fan and hit Undertaker over the back with it. Goldust and Shamrock made their way back into the ring with Shamrock dominating Goldust. Nash threw Undertaker into the steel steps and entered the ring. Nash tried to boot Shamrock, But Shamrock ducked and then took Nash down and applied the Ankle Lock to Nash! Nash was on the verge of tapping out, But Goldust made the save. Nash and Goldust then started to double team Shamrock while Undertaker was down on the outside. The match was finally underway with Goldust and Shamrock being the legal men. Goldust worked over Shamrock, And played his mind games with Shamrock by feeling up on Shamrock. Nash, On the other hand, Used his power over Shamrock in the corner and worked over Shamrock with a long sleeper hold. Shamrock was somehow able to count and follow up with a kick to Nash's face, Allowing him to tag in Undertaker while Nash tagged in Goldust. Undertaker came into the ring and started beating the hell out of Goldust. Undertaker tossed Goldust into the corner and came down on Goldust with right hands to the Goldust's face.

Shamrock tagged himself back in, And there seemed to be a confrontation between Shamrock and Undertaker about to take place, But Nash tossed Undertaker out to the floor where both men got into it once again. Shamrock was dominating Goldust. Shamrock tried to clothesline Goldust, But Goldust ducked and referee Earl Hebner got taken out! Shamrock then took down Goldust with a hurricanrana and applied the Ankle Lock to Goldust, Who was tapping out! Out on the outside, Undertaker sent Nash into the steel steps and called for a Tombstone out on the outside! But, Scott Hall came running down from the back still in his neck brace, With the WWF Championship in hand! Hall attacked Undertaker from behind and smacked Undertaker over the back of the head with the title! Scott Hall then looked at the ring, Seeing Goldust tapping out like a mad man. Hall said what the hell and came into the ring and nailed Shamrock over the back of the head with the title! Scott Hall left the ring as Goldust covered Shamrock. Marlena helped Hebner up, Who counted the one, two, three! After the match ended, Hall, Who was now once again acting injured, Asked Nash to take out Undertaker! Nash rolled Undertaker in the ring and planted Undertaker with the Jackknife Powerbomb! Hall came into the ring and took off his neck brace, Yelling "I'm healed!, It's a miracle!" Nash lifted Undertaker up and held him back as Hall drilled Undertaker in the face with the title! Hall then started punching away at the phenom while Nash held him back. Goldust and Marlena left and headed to the back. Monday Night Raw went off the air with Scott Hall punching away at Undertaker while Nash held Undertaker. Shamrock was down on the canvas, And Goldust and Marlena were posing on top of the stage.

87, 91, 80 ***

Overall Rating- 85

TV Rating- 8.00

Competition

Monday Nitro

TV Rating- 6.05

Attendance- 6,507

Ticket Sales- $260,280

ECW Code Red

TV Rating- 3.91

Attendance- 1,501

Ticket Sales- $45,030

USPW Thursday Night Jam

TV Rating- 1.73

Attendance- 453

Ticket Sales- $9,060

Notes

"How about booking me against Sycho Sid? I'm sure we could do some pretty entertaining stuff that the fans would like." -Ahmed Johnson

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