World Wrestling Federation 1996

[williamweasel]

First Ever Hell In The Cell Match

Shawn Michaels Vs. Cactus Jack

World Wrestling Federation Championship

Triple Threat Elimination Match

Sycho Sid Vs. Kevin Nash Vs. The Undertaker©

World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championship

No Disqualification Match

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin© Vs. Al Snow

World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championship

Fatal Four Way Elimination Tag Team Match

Chris Benoit and Brian Pillman© Vs. The Godwinns Vs. Born In The USA Vs. Brian Adams

and Brian Lee

Bret Hart Vs. Rick Martel

Ken Shamrock Vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley

Scott Hall and Sean Waltman Vs. British Bulldog and Vader

Plus, Rick Rude Will Debut His New Assistant!

Also, Marc Mero Will Host His Show, The Sky!

Tie Breakers

1. What will be the first match of the night? Shamrock/HHH

2. Which match will get the best match quality in EWR? Martel/Hart

3. Which match will get the worst match quality in EWR? 4-Way Tag

4. How many titles will change hands? (titles can't change hands by DQ, No contests, Etc) 1

5. What's going to be the match before the main event? WWF Title Match

6. Will anyone debut? And if so, Who's debuting? (Rude's assistant doesn't count) No

7. Post the order of eliminations in the fatal four elimination match. Godwinns, Adams and Lee, Born in the USA,

8. Post the order of eliminations in the triple threat match. Sid, Nash.

9. Who will be Rick Rude's assistant? Cornette?

10. Who will be in the deciding fall in the tag team match between Hall, Waltman, Bulldog and Vader? (Post the winner and loser) Vader over Hall.

[mattman1624]

First Ever Hell In The Cell Match

Shawn Michaels Vs. Cactus Jack

World Wrestling Federation Championship

Triple Threat Elimination Match

Sycho Sid Vs. Kevin Nash Vs. The Undertaker©

World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championship

No Disqualification Match

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin© Vs. Al Snow

World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championship

Fatal Four Way Elimination Tag Team Match

Chris Benoit and Brian Pillman© Vs. The Godwinns Vs. Born In The USA Vs. Brian Adams

and Brian Lee

Bret Hart Vs. Rick Martel

Ken Shamrock Vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley

Scott Hall and Sean Waltman Vs. British Bulldog and Vader

Plus, Rick Rude Will Debut His New Assistant!

Also, Marc Mero Will Host His Show, The Sky!

Tie Breakers

1. What will be the first match of the night? Hall and Waltman vs. Bulldog and Vader

2. Which match will get the best match quality in EWR? Stone Cold vs. Al Snow

3. Which match will get the worst match quality in EWR? 4 way tag title match

4. How many titles will change hands? 1

5. What's going to be the match before the main event? WWF Title Match

6. Will anyone debut? And if so, Who's debuting? No one

7. Post the order of eliminations in the fatal four elimination matchAdams and Lee, Godwinns, Patriot and Gunn

8. Post the order of eliminations in the triple threat match.Sid, Kevin Nash

9. Who will be Rick Rude's assistant? Owen Hart

10. Who will be in the deciding fall in the tag team match between Hall, Waltman, Bulldog and Vader? Vader over Waltman

[Hailtothechimp]

First Ever Hell In The Cell Match

Shawn Michaels Vs. Cactus Jack

World Wrestling Federation Championship

Triple Threat Elimination Match

Sycho Sid Vs. Kevin Nash Vs. The Undertaker©

World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championship

No Disqualification Match

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin© Vs. Al Snow

World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championship

Fatal Four Way Elimination Tag Team Match

Chris Benoit and Brian Pillman© Vs. The Godwinns Vs. Born In The USA Vs. Brian Adams

and Brian Lee

Bret Hart Vs. Rick Martel

Ken Shamrock Vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley

Scott Hall and Sean Waltman Vs. British Bulldog and Vader

Tie Breakers

1. What will be the first match of the night? Shamrock vs. HHH

2. Which match will get the best match quality in EWR? Austin vs. Snow

3. Which match will get the worst match quality in EWR? The Tag Team Title Match

4. How many titles will change hands? (titles can't change hands by DQ, No contests, Etc) 1

5. What's going to be the match before the main event? The World Title Match

6. Will anyone debut? And if so, Who's debuting? (Rude's assistant doesn't count) Shadow will debut as Mero's follower

7. Post the order of eliminations in the fatal four elimination match. 1: Lee & Adams, 2: Godwinns 3: Born in the USA

8. Post the order of eliminations in the triple threat match. 1: Nash 2: Sid

9. Who will be Rick Rude's assistant? Owen Hart

10. Who will be in the deciding fall in the tag team match between Hall, Waltman, Bulldog and Vader? (Post the winner and loser) Hall will pin Vader

[TheHurk]

First Ever Hell In The Cell Match

Shawn Michaels Vs. Cactus Jack-Shawn Michaels

World Wrestling Federation Championship

Triple Threat Elimination Match

Sycho Sid Vs. Kevin Nash Vs. The Undertaker©-The Undertaker

World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championship

No Disqualification Match

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin© Vs. Al Snow-Al Snow

World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championship

Fatal Four Way Elimination Tag Team Match

Chris Benoit and Brian Pillman© Vs. The Godwinns Vs. Born In The USA Vs. Brian Adams

and Brian Lee-The Godwins

Bret Hart Vs. Rick Martel-Bret Hart

Ken Shamrock Vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley-Ken Shamrock

Scott Hall and Sean Waltman Vs. British Bulldog and Vader-Scott Hall/Waltman

Tie Breakers

1. What will be the first match of the night? Ken Shamrock vs. HHH

2. Which match will get the best match quality in EWR? Austin vs. Snow

3. Which match will get the worst match quality in EWR? The Tag Team Title Match

4. How many titles will change hands? (titles can't change hands by DQ, No contests, Etc) 2

5. What's going to be the match before the main event? WWF Title Match

6. Will anyone debut? And if so, Who's debuting? (Rude's assistant doesn't count)-No

7. Post the order of eliminations in the fatal four elimination match. 1: Lee & Adams, 2:Born in the USA, 3: Benoit & Pillman

8. Post the order of eliminations in the triple threat match. 1: Sid, 2: Nash

9. Who will be Rick Rude's assistant?-No idea

10. Who will be in the deciding fall in the tag team match between Hall, Waltman, Bulldog and Vader? (Post the winner and loser) Hall will pin Bulldog

Edited October 25, 2005 by TheHurk

[GA!]

First Ever Hell In The Cell Match

Shawn Michaels Vs. Cactus Jack

World Wrestling Federation Championship

Triple Threat Elimination Match

Sycho Sid Vs. Kevin Nash Vs. The Undertaker©

World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championship

No Disqualification Match

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin© Vs. Al Snow

World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championship

Fatal Four Way Elimination Tag Team Match

Chris Benoit and Brian Pillman© Vs. The Godwinns Vs. Born In The USA Vs. Brian Adams

and Brian Lee

Bret Hart Vs. Rick Martel

Ken Shamrock Vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley

Scott Hall and Sean Waltman Vs. British Bulldog and Vader

Tie Breakers

1. What will be the first match of the night? Hart/Martel

2. Which match will get the best match quality in EWR? Hell In A Cell

3. Which match will get the worst match quality in EWR? Hall/Waltman vs. Bulldog/Vader

4. How many titles will change hands? (titles can't change hands by DQ, No contests, Etc) 1

5. What's going to be the match before the main event? World Heavyweight Title matc

6. Will anyone debut? And if so, Who's debuting? (Rude's assistant doesn't count) No

7. Post the order of eliminations in the fatal four elimination match. Godwins - Adams/Lee - Benoit/Pillman

8. Post the order of eliminations in the triple threat match. Sid - Nash

9. Who will be Rick Rude's assistant? Uhm... Sensational Sherri?

10. Who will be in the deciding fall in the tag team match between Hall, Waltman, Bulldog and Vader? (Post the winner and loser) Hall over Bulldog

[bubba]

First Ever Hell In The Cell Match

Shawn Michaels Vs. Cactus Jack

World Wrestling Federation Championship

Triple Threat Elimination Match

Sycho Sid Vs. Kevin Nash Vs. The Undertaker©

World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championship

No Disqualification Match

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin© Vs. Al Snow

World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championship

Fatal Four Way Elimination Tag Team Match

Chris Benoit and Brian Pillman© Vs. The Godwinns Vs. Born In The USA Vs. Brian Adams

and Brian Lee

Bret Hart Vs. Rick Martel

Ken Shamrock Vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley

Scott Hall and Sean Waltman Vs. British Bulldog and Vader

Plus, Rick Rude Will Debut His New Assistant!

Also, Marc Mero Will Host His Show, The Sky!

Tie Breakers

1. What will be the first match of the night? Tag Team Title Match

2. Which match will get the best match quality in EWR? Hart v Martel

3. Which match will get the worst match quality in EWR? Hall/Waltman v Bulldog/Vader

4. How many titles will change hands? (titles can't change hands by DQ, No contests, Etc) 1

5. What's going to be the match before the main event? World Title Match

6. Will anyone debut? And if so, Who's debuting? (Rude's assistant doesn't count) Sting

7. Post the order of eliminations in the fatal four elimination match. Born in USA, Beniot/Pillman, Godwinns

8. Post the order of eliminations in the triple threat match. Sid Nash

9. Who will be Rick Rude's assistant? A french whore or Bobby Heenan

10. Who will be in the deciding fall in the tag team match between Hall, Waltman, Bulldog and Vader? (Post the winner and loser) Hall

[Hajjhowe]

First Ever Hell In The Cell Match

Shawn Michaels Vs. Cactus Jack

HBK wins the rubber match, and moves onto a world title feud.

World Wrestling Federation Championship

Triple Threat Elimination Match

Sycho Sid Vs. Kevin Nash Vs. The Undertaker©

Taker somewhat dissapointing reign is cut short so Michaels can feud with a heel (And his buddy)

World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championship

No Disqualification Match

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin© Vs. Al Snow

Snow FINALLY gets a one on one win, ending this long feud.

World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championship

Fatal Four Way Elimination Tag Team Match

Chris Benoit and Brian Pillman© Vs. The Godwinns Vs. Born In The USA Vs. Brian Adams

and Brian Lee

They are the team I hate the least, although Lee and Adams aren't too shabby.

Bret Hart Vs. Rick Martel

Bret wins, but Rick does some heel turnage after the match.

Ken Shamrock Vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley

Goldust will help his buddy.

Scott Hall and Sean Waltman Vs. British Bulldog and Vader

They will win, not sure why I think this.

Plus, Rick Rude Will Debut His New Assistant!

Also, Marc Mero Will Host His Show, The Sky!

Tie Breakers

1. What will be the first match of the night?

Tag Team Title Match. A good opener (Except the Godwinns)

2. Which match will get the best match quality in EWR?

Al Snow vs. Steve Austin

3. Which match will get the worst match quality in EWR?

The tag team match.

4. How many titles will change hands? (titles can't change hands by DQ, No contests, Etc)

Three, according to my predictions...

5. What's going to be the match before the main event?

The World Title Match.

6. Will anyone debut? And if so, Who's debuting? (Rude's assistant doesn't count)

No.

7. Post the order of eliminations in the fatal four elimination match.

Lee & Adams followed by the Godwinns than the champions. Go Bart Gunn.

8. Post the order of eliminations in the triple threat match.

Syco Sid than Taker.

9. Who will be Rick Rude's assistant?

Billy Gunn

10. Who will be in the deciding fall in the tag team match between Hall, Waltman, Bulldog and Vader? (Post the winner and loser)

Hall will pin Vader.

[Jook]

Date: May 18, 1997

Location: Richmond, Virginia

Final Card

First Ever Hell In The Cell Match

Shawn Michaels Vs. Cactus Jack

World Wrestling Federation Championship

Triple Threat Elimination Match

Sycho Sid Vs. Kevin Nash Vs. The Undertaker©

World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championship

No Disqualification Match

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin© Vs. Al Snow

World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championship

Fatal Four Way Elimination Tag Team Match

Chris Benoit and Brian Pillman© Vs. The Godwinns Vs. Born In The USA Vs. Brian Adams

and Brian Lee

Bret Hart Vs. Rick Martel

Ken Shamrock Vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley

Scott Hall and Sean Waltman Vs. British Bulldog and Vader

Plus, Rick Rude Will Debut His New Assistant!

Also, Marc Mero Will Host His Show, The Sky!

Tie Breakers

1. What will be the first match of the night? The tag titles match

2. Which match will get the best match quality in EWR? Hell in the Cell

3. Which match will get the worst match quality in EWR? Scott Hall & Waltman vs. Bulldog & Vader

4. How many titles will change hands? None

5. What's going to be the match before the main event? WWF Title Match

6. Will anyone debut? And if so, Who's debuting? No

7. Post the order of eliminations in the fatal four elimination match. 1st, Godwins. 2nd, Adams & Lee, 3rd, Born in the USA

8. Post the order of eliminations in the triple threat match. 1st, Sycho Sid, 2nd Kevin Nash

9. Who will be Rick Rude's assistant? Owen Hart

10. Who will be in the deciding fall in the tag team match between Hall, Waltman, Bulldog and Vader? (Post the winner and loser) Hall beating Vader

[Hewey]

credit Kempay for the awesome banner

Date: May 18, 1997

Location: Richmond, Virginia

Attendance: 17,954

Ticket Sales: $1,077,240

Pay Per View Revenue: $3,800,000

Announcers: Vince McMahon and Jim Ross

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

Vince McMahon- Welcome everyone! Welcome to the Richmond Coliseum here in Richmond, Virginia! We are live for WWF In Your House "Unfinished Business"! We got over seventeen thousand fans on hand for what should be an amazing Pay Per View extravaganza that only the World Wrestling Federation can provide to you fans! Hello, I'm Vince McMahon alongside my broadcast partner Jim Ross. And Jim Ross, What a amazing event this is gonna be! This capacity crowd is pumped! We got the first ever Hell In The Cell match! Shawn Michaels and Cactus Jack look to end their feud in inside the Hell In The Cell tonight! We got a triple threat elimination match! It's going to be Kevin Nash and Sycho Sid challenging The Undertaker for the WWF Championship tonight! Rick Martel and Bret "The Hitman" Hart go at it! Al Snow challenges Steve Austin for the WWF Intercontinental Championship, The Godwinns are here, And much more WWF action! We're the revolutionary force in sports entertainment, And we're going to give you action like no other federation can provide you tonight! We got our French announcers and our Spanish announcers here for what should be a wild night! We get a shot of the French announcers and then the Spanish announcers. And Jim Ross, The whole world is talking about tonight's Pay Per View event!

Jim Ross- We thank you once again for welcoming us into your home, And Vince, What a huge night this promises to be. We're going to have the first ever Hell In The Cell match right here tonight. The Hell In The Cell is right there above the arena, And what a sight it is. And Shawn Michaels and Cactus Jack will enter that satanic structure tonight to end their feud once and for all. This should be the most violent and brutal match in the history of the WWF. We also got the triple threat elimination match up for the WWF Championship. The Undertaker defends the title against Sycho Sid and Kevin Nash tonight. And what about the big match between Rick Martel and Bret "The Hitman" Hart? Fans, I have never felt electricity like I have been feeling all day. The WWF Superstars that are here tonight are ready for tonight's huge show. They won't be half assing it like the competition, This is the revolutionary force in sports entertainment, And these men are the very best in all of wrestling. And Vince, What about tonight's huge main event? Shawn Michaels and Cactus Jack inside the Hell In The Cell. There has never been anything like the Hell In The Cell, In the WWF or anywhere else. It will not be for the weak of heart. The Hell In The Cell is a a hellacious, vile and satanic structure. And it's our main event right here tonight.

Vince McMahon- The Hell In The Cell is no doubt going to be a violent and brutal match. And tonight we also got the triple threat elimination match up. Can The Undertaker retain the WWF Championship? Or will the genetic wonder Kevin Nash win the gold? What about Sycho Sid? Will he leave as the WWF Champion? Anyone of these three amazing giants can walk out with the gold around his waist. And who will it be? We saw The Undertaker take out both Sid and Nash this past Friday night, But we've seen both Sid and Nash in the back tonight. And they cannot be in a happy mood after getting beat down this past Friday night.

Jim Ross- The WWF Championship match should be quite the amazing contest, Despite what some fans out there might think. Sid, Undertaker and Nash are going to have their A game on tonight for this battle. It's under elimination rules, And the odds as stacked against the phenom thanks to Commissioner Rick Rude. There's some combustible elements involved in that triple threat match, And you know Commissioner Rude will do everything in his power to make sure that The Undertaker does not leave Richmond with the WWF Championship.

Vince McMahon- Fans, We're going to start the show off with a huge fatal four way elimination match for the WWF Tag Team Championship. It should be quite the affair between four of the greatest tag teams in the WWF. It'll be quite the romp 'em stomp 'em affair. It'll be The Godwinns, Adams and Lee, Born In The USA and the champions, Benoit and Pillman battling for the titles.

World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championship

Fatal Four Way Elimination Tag Team Match

Chris Benoit and Brian Pillman© Vs. The Godwinns Vs. Born In The USA Vs. Brian Adams and Brian Lee

Referee- Charles Robinson

Despite the hype for The Godwinns, They get the smallest pop out of anyone in the entire match. Infact, The crowd cheered when the heels, Benoit and Pillman were beating down The Godwinns during the match. The Godwinns came down to the ring with the slop bucket. Despite the crowd not being into The Godwinns, That didn't stop Vince McMahon from hyping them up as the next huge tag team in wrestling. This match was pretty decent, But then again, The Godwinns weren't in it for too long, To hide their weakness. Early on it started off with all four teams getting some of each other. No team had much of a advantage, And eliminations were teased through out the beginning of the match. Benoit and Pillman got tossed around alot here by their bigger opponents, With Pillman taking his guardrail bump, Looking like he got knocked half silly. The first elimination came in around the seven minute mark. Brian Adams and The Patriot had both gotten tagged in and entered the ring and got into a big scuffle. Soon Lee and Bart Gunn joined the fight. Bart Gunn ran over Adams with the Forearm Shot, Knocking Adams out of the ring, Leaving Adams knocked out on the floor. It looked like Adams would get counted out, But Lee booted The Patriot in the face, Sending The Patriot to the outside. Lee went after The Patriot on the outside while Robinson made the count. Gunn tried to help his partner, But Charles Robinson ended up counting out both teams. This left Benoit and Pillman against The Godwinns. The Godwinns cleaned house on the champions, Tossing around Benoit and Pillman and getting into a big old fashion brawl out on the floor, With Benoit and Pillman bumping around. Benoit and Pillman ended up isolating Phineous Godwinn and pounded on Phineous for quite sometime. Benoit unloaded on Phineous with chops and kicks in the corner while Pillman wore down Phineous' back with long submission holds, Even using a surfboard stretch on Phineous. Henry got the crowd behind Phineous, And after taking abuse for so long, Phineous ran down the champs with a double clothesline and tagged in his cousin. Henry entered the ring and it was a romp 'em stomp 'em affair. Benoit and Pillman got knocked down by powerful right hands from Henry. The Godwinns looked like they had the titles in their grasps, With Henry picking up near falls on Benoit, But Pillman kept making the save. Phineous and Pillman fought out on the floor, Leaving Henry and Benoit in the ring. Benoit tried to apply the Crippler Crossface to Henry, But Henry countered and Slop Dropped Benoit. But before the three count could be made, Pillman pulled Robinson out of the ring! Henry became distracted by this while Benoit slowly came to and grabbed the slop bucket. Benoit waffled Henry over the back of the head with the bucket while Phineous whooped Pillman on the outside. Benoit tossed the bucket out to the floor and covered Henry. Robinson came back into the ring and made the three count, Giving the champions the win.

The champions quickly grabbed their titles and headed to the back with their music playing to boos from the crowd. Phineous came into the ring to check on Henry while Benoit and Pillman posed on top of the stage with their titles. Both men smiled before heading to the back.

Winners by Pin Fall and STILL World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Champions: Chris Benoit and Brian Pillman

75, 75, 76 **1/4

Vince McMahon- No! Benoit and Pillman retain their titles! I can't believe it! The Godwinns had the titles won, But Benoit used to the bucket to Henry, Behind the referee's back! The Godwinns were so close to becoming the new tag team champions! What a sad twist of fate that's happened here tonight! I'm sure The Godwinns will be rewarded a rematch in the future, As this was such highway robbery from Benoit and Pillman. The fans are not pleased with tonight's result. These fans wanted to see The Godwinns become the new WWF Tag Team Champions here tonight.

Jim Ross- Vince, The Godwinns were on their way to becoming the new champions, But Benoit nailed Henry with that slop bucket right behind the referee's back. That's the only way Benoit and Pillman could beat The Godwinns here tonight. The Godwinns are bubba tough, And they had built up some momentum, But that bucket to the back of Henry's head knocked out the big hoss. And folks, From where I sit, We will see a rematch between The Godwinns and Benoit and Pillman for the titles in the future. The Godwinns have to be the number one contenders after being robbed here tonight.

Vince McMahon- I'm sure of that Jim Ross. I'm sure Henry and Phineous will get their rematch in the future, As they came very close to becoming the new champions tonight. Fans, Up next, It's a match that's quite personal, It's a battle between two men who do not get along, It'll be the world's most dangerous man, Ken Shamrock taking on the blue blooded snob, Hunter Hearst Helmsley. This should be quite the match up between two of best that the WWF has to offer.

Jim Ross- Vince, Business is about to pick up right here with this match up. Hunter Hearst Helmsley has had quite the case of the limber tail when it comes to Shamrock, But thanks to having the bizarre Goldust backing him up, He's been able to leave Shamrock laid out quite a number of times. And on Monday Night Raw, We saw Helmsley work over Shamrock with a golf club. And as we understand it, Shamrock's ribs are not at one hundred percent. He got beat down like a government mule, But will he be able to get payback tonight?

Vince McMahon- We've seen Goldust and Hunter Hearst Helmsley develop a friendship over the past couple of weeks, And Goldust has been helping Helmsley alot over the last couple of weeks. How will Shamrock be able to defeat Helmsley tonight? Will Goldust be in Shamrock's corner?

Ken Shamrock Vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley with Goldust and Marlena

Referee- Mike Chioda

This match is definitely a match of the year contender. This one went for around fifteen minutes with both men giving it everything they had, With the crowd going crazy for Shamrock. Helmsley has been putting on great matches this year while Shamrock continues to improve on a daily base. Goldust and Marlena came down to the ring with Helmsley. Goldust was wearing his preppy clothes from Monday Night Raw and carried a cane with him. This one started off with Shamrock attacking Helmsley from the start to a big ovation from the crowd. Shamrock out wrestled Helmsley early on in the match, With Helmsley getting frustrated. Goldust kept jumping up on the apron to give Helmsley advice, But Helmsley looked like he could have cared less about Goldust's advice. Shamrock worked over Helmsley's arms and legs while he had Helmsley down on the canvas, But Helmsley kept grabbing the ropes, Or Goldust would pull him to the ropes. The slow pace of the match stopped when Shamrock went to come off the ropes attempting a clothesline, But Goldust pulled down the ropes, Sending Shamrock out to the floor. Helmsley distracted Chioda, Allowing Goldust to do a number on Shamrock on the outside. Goldust rammed Shamrock into the steel ring post back first, And dropped Shamrock down across the steel guardrail. Helmsley then did a number on Shamrock in the ring, Connecting with the high knee and knee buster for near falls. Helmsley almost scored the win after catching Shamrock with a huge DDT. Goldust continued to interfere each time Helmsley had Chioda distracted, At one point, Goldust entered the ring and ran down Shamrock with a stiff clothesline, But nothing he did could put away the world's most dangerous man. Hunter Hearst Helmsley continued to work over Shamrock and ended up trying to finish Shamrock off early with the Pedigree, But Shamrock countered and catapulted Helmsley in the turnbuckles. Shamrock made the big comeback, Knocking down Helmsley with a flurry of clotheslines and right hands, Following up with a nasty looking hurricanrana take over. Goldust got up on the apron to try to stop Shamrock's momentum, But Shamrock super kicked Goldust right off the apron! Shamrock worked over Helmsley for awhile, Gaining come close near falls, But Helmsley kept kicking out. Ken Shamrock grabbed Hunter Hearst Helmsley and drove him down to the canvas with a huge belly to belly suplex. Shamrock called for the Ankle Lock, But Marlena got up on the apron and distracted Mike Chioda. Goldust then tossed his cane into the ring! Helmsley grabbed it and went to hit Shamrock with it, But Shamrock ducked and punched Helmsley in the ribs! Shamrock then nailed Helmsley with a cane shot over the head! Shamrock followed up by decking Goldust off of the apron! Shamrock then covered Helmsley and picked up the huge victory!

Shamrock celebrated his win while Goldust and Marlena helped Helmsley to the back. Helmsley appeared to be bleeding from the top of his head from the cane shot.

Winner by Pin Fall: Ken Shamrock

89, 87, 91 ****

Vince McMahon- What a win for Ken Shamrock! Ken Shamrock has defeated Hunter Hearst Helmsley here tonight at In Your House! Goldust and Marlena tried to interfere, But in the end, Shamrock overcame the odds and defeated Helmsley. Ken Shamrock has finally ended this whole situation with Goldust and Helmsley. And what's next for the world's most dangerous man? Can anyone stop Ken Shamrock? What a excellent match, You will not see a match as good as this one anywhere else but the World Wrestling Federation!

Jim Ross- Ken Shamrock gets some retribution tonight, And this was quite the match up. Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Goldust had quite the plan, But in the end, Shamrock outsmarted both men and came out the winner. Ken Shamrock has been on a amazing roll since coming to the WWF, And this win is a big, big win for Ken Shamrock. Ken Shamrock in my view, Has a huge future in front of him here in the World Wrestling Federation. The disingenuous tandem of Helmsley and Goldust got what they had coming here tonight. Helmsley has a cut above his head after getting nailed by that cane.

Vince McMahon- The world's most dangerous man has definitely made his mark in the WWF over the past few months. He holds wins over the likes of Kevin Nash, Goldust and Hunter Hearst Helmsley. And could he be entered in this year's King Of The Ring tournament? Fans, Up next it's a huge tag team match up. It'll be quite the battle. It'll be British Bulldog and Vader taking on the unlikely tag team of Scott Hall and Sean Waltman. This should be quite the battle. Commissioner Rick Rude has promised that both Waltman and Hall will fall tonight, Will it happen?

Scott Hall and Sean Waltman Vs. British Bulldog and Vader

Referee- Jim Korderas

A good tag team encounter here. The crowd gave British Bulldog and Vader some big heat as they came down to the ring. Commissioner Rick Rude was shown watching this one from the back several times during the match. Hall and Waltman came down to the ring making separate entrances, With the announcers talking about how these two men do not get along with one another. Hall and Waltman started off red hot. Hall and Waltman jumped Bulldog and Vader from the get go, With Hall battling Vader while Waltman took it to Bulldog. Hall and Waltman actually showed some unity, As they both sent Vader out to the floor with a double clothesline and then double back dropped Davey Boy Smith. Waltman then did a big dive off the ropes to Vader out on the floor while Hall and Bulldog fought inside the ring. Bulldog and Hall went at it hard, Trading right hands with Bulldog having to resort to raking Hall in the eyes to get the advantage. It didn't last long though, As Scott Hall ran right over Bulldog with a huge clothesline a few seconds later. Hall and Waltman started double teaming Bulldog for awhile, With Waltman then out wrestling Bulldog and avoiding Bulldog's blows by using his speed. But in the end, Bulldog caught Waltman coming off the ropes with a huge spinebuster. Bulldog and Vader then isolated Waltman and kept him as far away from Scott Hall as possible. The crowd was going nuts each time Waltman looked like he was going to make the hot tag to Scott Hall, But Vader or Bulldog would always stop it. Vader looked like a true monster here, Tossing Waltman around, And press slamming Waltman all the way out to the floor, With Waltman taking a nasty bump out on the floor. British Bulldog wore down Waltman with a chinlock and a powerful bear hug, But Waltman kept fighting back. Waltman was even able to nail Vader with a devastating spinning heel kick, But he could still not make the tag to Hall. Vader looked to have finished Waltman off with a powerbomb, And almost got the three, But decided to break up the pin. He dragged Waltman to the center of the ring and climbed the top rope. Vader went for the moonsault, But Waltman moved out of the way! The crowd then erupted as Hall got tagged in! Vader tagged in Bulldog, But Hall came into the ring and started to clean house! Hall ran down Vader and Bulldog with right hands and clotheslines, Even sending Vader out to the floor with a big time clothesline! Waltman joined the fight, And when both Vader and Bulldog were out on the floor, Waltman came off the top rope with a moonsault to both men! Waltman got tagged in by Hall, Who then went outside to brawl with Vader. Bulldog and Waltman traded near falls inside the ring, With both men coming close to getting the win. Hall tried to deliver the Outsider's Edge to Vader out on the floor, But Vader countered and back dropped Hall on the outside! Vader entered the ring and nailed Waltman with a shot to the back of the head! Bulldog then held back Waltman as Vader came off the ropes attempting a avalanche, But Waltman ducked and Vader accidentally avalanched Bulldog! Hall then pulled Vader out to the floor and sent Vader into the steel steps! Waltman quickly rolled up Bulldog and got the one, two, three!

The fans went crazy as Waltman's music played. Waltman and Hall headed to the back, While Bulldog got up, Realizing that he just lost. Vader entered the ring and tried to apologize to Bulldog, But Bulldog started to yell at Vader. Bulldog shouted and cursed at Vader. Bulldog then shoved Vader! Vader again tried to act peacefully, But Bulldog wouldn't have any of that, And slapped Vader across the face! The crowd started chanting Vader's name, And he responded by running over Bulldog with a clothesline! Vader grabbed Bulldog and sent Bulldog to the corner. Vader then charged at Bulldog with a huge avalanche! Before Vader could do anymore damage to Bulldog, Bulldog quickly got out of the ring! Vader posed to some big "Vader" chants while Bulldog headed to the back.

Winners by Pin Fall: Scott Hall and Sean Waltman

87, 90, 83 ***1\4

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

Vader gained overness from this turn.

Vince McMahon- How about that? Vader just pummeled Bulldog! Vader has just turned on his partner! What a change of events! Vader has just left Bulldog laid out! And who can blame him? Davey Boy Smith crossed the line tonight! He tried to humiliate Vader, But that didn't work out to his plans! The man they call Vader has just made a huge statement here tonight! What a moment! Vader is on his own now!

Jim Ross- What a hell of a match we just witnessed. Sean Waltman got pounded on through out this match, But he never gave up. Waltman's big heart wouldn't let him quit, And after Vader accidentally nailed Bulldog, Waltman picked up the win for him and Scott Hall. What a great tag team contest. And you know Commissioner Rick Rude is not happy with what we've just seen. Davey Boy Smith tried to embarrass the man they call Vader, But the big dog bit Bulldog here. Bulldog tried to think he was going to make a fool out of Vader, But that did not happen. Bulldog just got his ass kicked tonight! Vader was about to get some more of Davey Boy Smith, But Bulldog had a case of the limber tail.

Vince McMahon- Scott Hall and Sean Waltman are victorious at In Your House tonight, And one has got to wonder what Commissioner Rick Rude will put in front of both men next. Rick Rude does not like either men and he's going to be on a war path. What will we see happen tomorrow night on Monday Night Raw? Fans, In any event, Up next, It's The Sky. Marc Mero will host his show. And over the past few weeks we've seen Mero act very bizarre. He claims to have some sorts of powers or something, And he says he'll reveal more tonight at In Your House. What will Marc Mero have in store tonight?

Jim Ross- Mero has been acting like a real mad man as of late, And what does he have in store tonight? He's been acting like a con artist in my view. He says he can talk to the dead, But that's just not possible. He also claims to have other powers. I have no idea what's going on with Mero, But he needs to go to a psychiatric facility for his own good. Something has happened inside that mind, And he needs to get himself checked out. I think......................

The Sky, Hosted by Marc Mero

Jim Ross can't finish up his sentence as the music of Marc Mero begins to play to boos from the crowd. Out comes Mero, Decked out all in black, Carrying his black book with him. Mero is all smiles as he enters the ring and raises the book high in the air. Mero is handed a microphone and waits for the crowd to simmer down.

Marc Mero- Welcome to The Sky. (the crowd boos) We're here in beautiful Richmond, Virginia, And my brothers and sisters, What a night it's going to be. I have promised all of you to tell more about my powers, And that's what I'm going to do. I know you people don't believe in my abilities, But they're real. (the crowd boos) Don't belittle my beliefs. I don't belittle yours, So show me some respect. (the crowd boos) Now, I know you people aren't liking me being out here, But sometimes you're hated when you try to spread your message. That's what Dr. David says. I know you people don't believe me when I say I can talk to the dead, When I say I can heal the wounded, When I can make people feel better, But I can. I'm not a con artist. This black book here is what me and the rest of the followers believe in. It has so many stories, So many miracles all in one book. I've brought in someone whom I have saved. This woman didn't know what her life was going to be. So much sadness and so much pain in her life was made better by me. So tonight I will give you people a chance to believe. A chance to join me and the rest of the followers. Leave this selfish world, A world of pain and anger, A world that will never change if you keep believing in what you believe in. And join us. (the crowd boos) Now then, I'm about to call down this woman. And...........

The fans cheer as Sable comes running down from the back. She enters the ring and starts trying to talk Mero out of whatever he's trying to do, But Mero just holds her back.

Marc Mero- Sable, Didn't I tell you to wait? I need to bring her out and get some donations from these fine people. Why must you belittle my beliefs?

Sable- This is crazy. You can't come out here and try to con people! You.........

Marc Mero- I'm not trying to con anyone. This is what I believe in. Why can't I get a few donations? The churches do it. Everyone needs some starting cash, That's what Dr. David says. Sable, You don't understand my powers right now. But you'll learn to later on. After we clean your mind, body and soul, You'll understand things our way.

Sable- I'm not going through with this. You need to make up your mind Marc.

Marc Mero- About what?

Sable- It's either me or Dr. David and his followers. Are you ready to throw away everything we have for that?

Marc Mero- (Mero paces in the ring for a few seconds, he then stops and looks Sable in the eyes.) I can tell you're serious about this, And I've made up my mind. If you can't believe, Then you don't belong anywhere near me or the rest of the followers. Sable, You can go home. It's over between us.

Sable looks like she's going to cry, She's trying to ask Mero to change his mind. She's pleading with Mero, But Mero just stares her down.

Marc Mero- Don't cry. You brought this upon yourself. You don't believe, You mock my beliefs, You make fun of me. And I feel like I need to be honest with you. Dr. David says that you're trying to take my faith away from me. You're trying to change me and convert me back to who I was. Sable, You step in the way of our plans, And you will have to be dealt with.

Sable again continues to try to talk to Mero, But Mero now looks at her with a angry look on his face.

Marc Mero- I don't know what I was thinking when I was trying to get you to join us. You're weak. And you have always been weak. And Sable, I'm glad it isn't going to work between the two of us anymore. Because the truth is, I've gotten tired of you. I've gotten tired of your attitude and the way you think I'm a conman. And to be honest with you, I've met someone new.

The crowd boos Mero on while Sable does her best job at acting....... Crying.

Marc Mero- Don't cry. You brought this upon yourself. You belittle my beliefs all you want, But you won't be doing it anywhere near me. It's over! (Sable is crying, trying to talk to Mero, but Mero shoves her down to the canvas!) Shut up! Stop your crying! It's over!

Mero leaves the ring while Sable continues to cry. The crowd boos Mero as he walks up the stage with his black book in hand. Officials come down from the back to escort Sable backstage.

82

Marc Mero's turn was completed, and he is now a heel.

Marc Mero gained overness from this turn.

Vince McMahon- I don't know what to say. What sick actions by Marc Mero. He just dumped the beautiful Sable here tonight. Look at her, He's made her cry! I can't believe this! Marc Mero, What has happened to you? This isn't something that the public audience wanted to see. I just cannot believe this. What a shocking twist of fate we've just witnessed here tonight.

Jim Ross- Vince, I can't believe the actions of Marc Mero. What has happened to that man? He's gone out of his mind. He just humiliated Sable here tonight at In Your House. I can't believe what we've seen. Damn you straight to hell Marc Mero. Damn you straight to hell for humiliating that poor woman here tonight! What a disingenuous human being that Marc Mero is. What a sad excuse for a human being he turned into. Mero needs to be taken to the woodshed and beaten like a scalded dog.

Vince McMahon- Marc Mero is a changed man. That's all I can say. Up next, It's a match that's very personal. It's a match between two former best friends. It'll be "Stone Cold" Steve Austin defending the WWF Intercontinental Championship against the man whom he betrayed, Al Snow. This is a no disqualification match up. And we saw both men tear down the house last month. And Austin only won that match by disqualification thanks to the crooked referee Monty Davidson. But tonight it's no disqualifications. There must be a winner here tonight. Who's going to win this match? Will Al Snow finally get payback on the man who betrayed him?

Jim Ross- Folks, It's a heartbeat away. Al Snow challenges that no good rattlesnake, The man who turned his back on him, Who stabbed him right in the heart, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Business is about to pick up with this match. Can Al Snow not only defeat Austin, But walk away with the thing Austin loves more than life itself, The WWF Intercontinental Championship? They're gonna get it on here tonight and the fans have been waiting for this match for a long time. They put on a superb match last month, But tonight, It's no disqualifications.

Vince McMahon- Fans, This is a story about greed and betrayal. Steve Austin turned his back on his best friend, But will his world fall apart tonight when Al Snow gets his hands on Austin? What will happen? Will they finally finish their feud tonight?

World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championship

No Disqualification Match

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin© Vs. Al Snow

Referee- Jack Doan

Another match of the year candidate between these two men. The crowd was into this match more than they were into any other match of the night thus far. This match went for over twenty one minutes. All though not as good as their match from last month, This match was a classic "hardcore" type match between these two men who have been building up quite the amazing rivalry. The match started off with Snow jumping Steve Austin on the steel stage. Snow pounded on Austin with right hands and knocked down Austin with a karate kick. Austin took a nasty bump early on as Snow countered a piledriver attempt into a catapult, Sending Austin crashing through the window of the house set on the steel stage. Both men actually brawled inside the house set, Where there was some props, Including a lamp which Snow smashed over Austin's head before tossing Austin over a couch! After that, Snow and Austin started fighting back to the steel stage, Where Snow clotheslined Austin and then tossed Austin off the top of the stage onto the concrete floor below! Snow followed up with a amazing moonsault to Austin right out there on the concrete floor! Snow didn't show any mercy and kept on pounding away on Austin. Austin was able to rake Snow in the eyes and tried to escape through the crowd, But Snow went right after Austin! But men brawled all the way into the crowd, With Snow grabbing a crutch from a fan and breaking it over Austin's back! Snow beat the holy hell out of Austin in the crowd before tossing Austin to the ringside area. Snow got up on top of the guardrail and then jumped off it with a clothesline to Austin! Snow continued to dominate Austin, With Austin begging for mercy, But not getting any. Austin was finally able to take control of the match after he used a stun gun type move on Snow, Sending Snow into the announcers table. Austin followed up by violently ramming Snow into the steel ring post and then sending Snow into the steel steps. Austin rolled Snow into the ring and entered the ring with a steel chair. Snow took several nasty chair shots to Snow, One which busted Snow wide open. Austin pounded on Snow without any mercy, Stomping a mudhole on Snow in the corner and shouting, cursing at Snow. Austin, While choking Snow across the ropes, Had a crazed look in his eyes. Snow tried to mount a comeback several times, But the crazed Austin was always one step ahead of Snow, Anticipating each and everyone of Snow's moves. Austin even got a near fall after delivering the Stone Cold Stunner to Snow, But Snow somehow kicked out. Snow finally made the comeback when Austin got the chair and charged at Snow with it, But all he got was a super kick, Sending the chair into his face, Busting him open! Snow fought back, Nailing Austin with a combination of right hands and kicks, Following up with a variation of suplexes! The crowd roared each time Austin hit the canvas by Snow's nasty looking suplexes. Finally, After delivering a release German suplex to Austin, Snow went up top. Snow came off the top with a picture perfect moonsault to Austin, But all he got was a two count. Al Snow continued picking up near falls on Austin. Snow ended up sending Austin into the corner. Snow set up the steel chair (in a sitting position) and came running off the opposite corner, Jumping off the chair attempting a jump onto Austin, But Austin clotheslined Snow in midair, Sending Snow crashing into the chair! Snow looked to be out of it while the bloodied Austin slowly got up to his feet. An even bloodier Snow got up to his feet and Austin planted him with a kick to the gut. Austin went for the Stone Cold Stunner, But Snow countered with a back suplex, Driving Austin into the steel chair. Al Snow then lifted up Austin and planted him with the Snow Plow right into the steel chair! Snow hooked Austin's legs and got the dramatic one, two, three!

The bell rang to a huge ovation from the crowd. Al Snow's music began to play as Jack Doan handed him the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Snow posed with the title to a huge ovation while Austin was down on the canvas, A bloodied mess. Snow stared down at Austin's body, But not for long. Snow headed to the back with his newly won championship while Doan checked on Austin. Snow stood on top of the stage with blood on his face, Holding the WWF Intercontinental Championship high in the air.

Winner by Pin Fall and NEW World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Champion: Al Snow

96, 95, 97 ****3/4

The WWF Intercontinental title has gained in image.

Vince McMahon- We got a new champion! Unbelievable! Al Snow has become the new WWF Intercontinental Champion! Al Snow has finally defeated Steve Austin here tonight! Al Snow finally gets some retribution on the man who betrayed him, The man who stabbed him right in the heart. Al Snow is the new champion! He's taken Austin's title, The thing Austin loved most in life. Al Snow has taken away Austin's WWF Intercontinental Championship. These fans are going crazy, What a amazing match we've just seen! I have never seen a match like this in my life!

Jim Ross- You're damn right Al Snow is the new WWF Intercontinental Champion. And Vince, What a amazing match we've just witnessed. Truly a keeper in my view. Both men gave it everything they had. What an amazing, amazing contest we just witnessed. Over twenty minute long, Both men bled, Both men got pounded on, But Al Snow finally gets some retribution by taking away Austin's WWF Intercontinental Championship. Al Snow is tougher than a two dollar steak to have gone through this kind of hell tonight. But in the end it was all worth it.

Vince McMahon- Al Snow has taken away Austin's WWF Intercontinental Championship right here tonight, And one must wonder what the psychotic Steve Austin will do tomorrow night on Monday Night Raw. Will we see Austin try to get revenge on Snow?

Jim Ross- I could be wrong, But I don't think Austin would want anymore of Snow after tonight's match up.

Vince McMahon- Al Snow and Steve Austin had a battle for revenge. But the next match will be a match all about respect. It'll be Rick Martel going one on one with Bret "The Hitman" Hart. Rick Martel and Bret Hart have been teaming up for the past few weeks, But Martel laid down the challenge for tonight. Martel has fought everyone since he made his amazing come back to the ring last year, But tonight he wants to face the one person whom he hasn't faced since his come back, And that is Bret Hart.

Jim Ross- This one should be a great wrestling encounter between two of the most technically sound wrestlers in the history of the WWF. Both these men are great mat technicians, Both these men have been around for quite a long time. Both men hail from Canada as well. But only one man will come out the winner. We've seen Rick Martel act like a egomaniac over the past couple of weeks. Could Rick Martel be over confident as far as tonight's match is concerned? But then again, Rick Martel has been quite amazing since making his return to the ring over one year ago.

Vince McMahon- Some do feel that over the past few weeks we've seen the old Rick Martel, But Martel has always had great confidence in himself and in his skills.

Jim Ross- And he should, He's a hell of a talent.

Vince McMahon- That he is. Rick Martel, Unlike some of the wrestlers his age, Can still go. And can he score the biggest win of his career? Can Rick Martel defeat Bret "The Hitman" Hart here tonight?

Bret Hart Vs. Rick Martel

Referee- Tim White

The crowd didn't seem to be into this match as much as the WWF had expected. It might be due to Bret Hart's popularity shooting down over the past few months, But the crowd just wasn't into this one like they were into the two previous matches. Even Helmsley and Shamrock had a hot crowd. Despite Martel acting like a prick over the past few weeks, The crowd didn't boo him and he seemed to have more crowd support at times than Bret Hart. The ring work was also disappointing considering who was involved. The crowd seemed bored as both men just took it to the mat early on the did numerous counters and reversals which the WWF fans aren't used to seeing. Martel and Hart worked a slow paced match with the announcers talking about the risk of both men making a mistake that they might regret. Hart and Martel worked over each others arms and legs early on with neither men gaining a advantage on the other. They tried to go for their finishers early on, But Martel couldn't apply the Quebec Crab to Hart, And Hart couldn't apply the Sharpshooter to Martel. The action picked up when Martel caught Hart coming off the corner with a stiff clothesline and started to put the boots to "The Hitman". Martel tossed Hart out to the floor and rammed Hart into the steel ring post back first before sending Hart into the steel steps. Martel then grabbed Hart and dropped Hart across the steel guardrail. They went back into the ring where Martel connected with three big suplexes one after the other for near falls. Martel worked over Hart's back, To try to soften it up for the Quebec Crab, But he could never apply it to Hart. Martel started to work over Hart's legs for a long while and ended up applying a figure four leglock to Hart. The crowd started getting into the match and chanted for Hart, Who turned the hold over! Hart then quickly tried to apply the Sharpshooter to Martel, But Martel grabbed the ropes. When both men stood up, Martel used a running knee lift, Which looked like it knocked out Hart. Martel continued wearing down Hart, Even taking a few short cuts like using the ropes for leverage when he had Hart in a abdominal stretch, But Bret Hart would not quit. Around the eleven minute mark, Martel caught Hart coming off the ropes and planted him with a devastating spinebuster. Martel then applied the Quebec Crab! Some cheered for Hart to get the ropes while others cheered for Martel to pick up the win. After struggling for about two minutes, Hart made it to the ropes, Forcing Martel to break the hold. Martel broke the hold, But was not happy about it, Going right after Hart's back, Pounding away on Hart. But Hart started to make the comeback. Hart ended up coming off the ropes and drove Martel and himself down with a double clothesline. When both men got up, Hart started nailing Martel with right hands. Hart used a two atomic drops and followed up with a big DDT for two. Hart did his traditional five moves to Martel, Finishing Martel off with the elbow drop from the second turnbuckle. Hart tried to apply the Sharpshooter, But Martel countered and got a inside cradle for a very close two count. Both men stood up and Martel ran down Hart with a clothesline. Martel's ego got the best of him and he headed up top. Martel got up on the top turnbuckle, But started posing and took too long, Allowing Hart to shake the ropes and straddle Martel on the top turnbuckle. Hart went up top with Martel and delivered a huge superplex to Martel off of the top turnbuckle! Hart quickly stood up and applied the Sharpshooter to Martel in the center of the ring. Martel tried reaching for the ropes, But he had nowhere to go as Hart dragged him to the center of the ring each time he tried making it to the ropes. Martel then tapped out.

Bret Hart let go of the Sharpshooter to cheers from the crowd. Hart stood up and got his arm raised high in the air. Martel slowly stood up, Holding his back. He and Bret Hart stared each other down and Hart offered Martel a handshake. Martel accepted and both men shook hands. Martel then left the ring, Leaving Bret Hart to celebrate his big victory.

Winner by Submission: Bret Hart

82, 85, 76 **1\2

Vince McMahon- Bret Hart is victorious here tonight. What a victory for "The Hitman". And what a great match up this was. Rick Martel gave it everything he had, But in the end, Bret Hart was able to score the victory by making Martel tap out to the Sharpshooter. Rick Martel looked like he was on his way to winning the match several times, But he could not defeat Bret Hart tonight. Both these men in my opinion are very close to getting a shot at the World Wrestling Federation Championship. And I'm sure they will get many chances in the future to become the WWF Champion.

Jim Ross- I was quite surprised to see Martel shake Hart's hands. I like seeing true sportsmen, And even though he's been acting like an ass of late, That was rather classy of Martel to do. Both these men in my view could also be number one contender for the WWF Championship. They've been on a hell of run this year. And I would love to see the possible matches between these two men and whoever leaves with the WWF Championship tonight.

Vince McMahon- Speaking of the WWF Championship, Up next, It's the triple threat elimination match up. It'll be the WWF Champion, The greatest WWF Champion of all time, The Undertaker defending the WWF Championship against Sycho Sid and Kevin Nash. Nash and Sid have the huge advantage tonight due to it being a elimination style match. Commissioner Rick Rude vows that a new champion will be crowned tonight. Will it happen? Will The Undertaker retain the WWF Championship? Or will we see a new champion crowned? Could it be Sid or Nash?

Jim Ross- This won't be your typical catch-as-catch-can type of match. All three of these men are battling for the richest prize in the WWF, The World Wrestling Federation Championship. Rick Rude has stacked the odds against The Undertaker tonight. The Undertaker has to fight two men tonight. Don't kid yourselves. Nash and Sid are going to be working together to try to finish off The Undertaker as soon as possible. And with Undertaker out of the picture, They'll be left alone to fight for the title. We've got combustible elements in this match. But can any human being put away the awesome force that is the WWF Champion, The phenom, The Undertaker?

Vince McMahon- We have seen The Undertaker have the odds stacked against him in the past, But he's always somehow fought back. The Undertaker is an amazing force. He's been the WWF Champion for almost two months now. Will his title reign end tonight?

World Wrestling Federation Championship

Triple Threat Elimination Match

Sycho Sid with Dawn Marie Vs. Kevin Nash Vs. The Undertaker© with Paul Bearer

Referee- Monty Davidson

Not as bad as some people expected it to be. Then again, The match only went for around fifteen minutes counting the entrances of the wrestlers. The crowd woke up quite a bit for this one after the Martel/Hart match. But the crowd was slightly more into the Snow/Austin match from earlier in the night. As expected, Rick Rude's crooked referee, Monty Davidson was the assigned referee for the match up. Nash and Sid started off jumping The Undertaker right from the get go. The Undertaker, Even though he had the odds stacked against him, Fought off both Sid and Nash in the beginning. The crowd was going crazy as the deadman rocked both men down with right hands and ran them over with a double clothesline. Undertaker tossed Nash out to the floor and tried to finish Sid off early with a Choke Slam, But Nash entered the ring and made the save. Nash and Sid double teamed The Undertaker and pounded on him in the corner with Monty Davidson not even trying to break it up. Nash used his corner trademark maneuvers on The Undertaker while Sid used right hands and chokes. Nash and Sid pounded on the champion for a long while, Gaining several fast near falls from Monty Davidson. The first problem between Sid and Nash happened when Sid was holding back Undertaker. Nash went for a clothesline, But Undertaker ducked and Nash accidentally sent Sid out to the floor. Undertaker followed up by tossing Nash over the top rope right onto Sid. Out on the floor, The Undertaker had the advantage. As he sent both men into the steel post and steel steps. He even grabbed a steel chair and went to hit Sid over the back with it, But Nash swiped the chair from Undertaker and cracked Undertaker with a shot to the back. Nash then tossed the chair to Sid, Who hit Undertaker over the back. Sid and Nash then started to pummel away on the champion around the ringside area. Both men rammed The Undertaker's head into the announce table several times. Nash then entered the ring and left Sid with The Undertaker on the outside. Sid didn't even notice Nash was gone and kept pounding on The Undertaker. Sid then noticed Nash in the ring, Relaxing and didn't like it one bit. Sid entered the ring and he and Nash got face to face. Nash told Sid to get his ass back out there and hurt The Undertaker. Sid responded by punching Nash right in the face! Both men started to pound away on each other! Referee Monty Davidson couldn't believe what was happening! He tried to break it up, But both giants tossed down! The Undertaker came into the ring with the steel chair in hand. Dawn Marie got up on the apron to try to distract The Undertaker, But Bearer pulled her right off! Bearer then stalked Dawn Marie to the back! First it was Sid, Who took a chair shot right to the back! Undertaker then hit Nash in the stomach with the chair and followed up with a shot to the back of Nash! Undertaker followed up with a devastating chair shot right to Nash's head! Before Undertaker could finish Nash, Monty Davidson pulled the chair away from Undertaker! Undertaker grabbed Davidson by the throat, But Sid booted Undertaker in the face, Sending Undertaker out to the floor! Sid then grabbed Nash and delivered the Powerbomb to Nash! Sid covered Nash and Monty Davidson was forced to count the three, To eliminate Nash! Officials came down from the back to help Nash as we're down to Undertaker and Sid. Sid had the advantage and pounded on the phenom in the corner. Sid and Undertaker took it to the outside where Sid rammed Undertaker into the steel ring post several times. Sid looked like the title was going to come around his waist several times as he picked up some close near falls on The Undertaker. A few minutes after he was eliminated, Kevin Nash came storming from the back, Shoving away road agents and referees. Nash entered the ring and ran right over both Sid and The Undertaker with a double clothesline! Monty Davidson started to yell at Nash, But Nash booted Davidson in the gut and planted him with a huge Jackknife Powerbomb! Nash then grabbed Sid and planted him with the Jackknife as well! Undertaker slowly stood up and Nash finished him off with the Jackknife as well! Nash left the ring cursing at Undertaker and Sid, Who were laid out! Officials came down from the back to help Monty Davidson out of the ring, While referee Teddy Long entered the ring. Both Sid and Undertaker slowly stood up and The Undertaker started nailing Sid with right hands. The Undertaker knocked down Sid with a flying clothesline and picked up a close near fall with a flying DDT. The Undertaker and Sycho Sid kept going at it tooth and nail. Sid finally caught a break when he caught Undertaker by the throat and delivered a huge, huge choke slam to The Undertaker. Sycho Sid dragged Undertaker's lifeless body up and set Undertaker up for the Powerbomb. Sid tried to deliver the Powerbomb to The Undertaker, But Undertaker countered and back dropped Sid! Sid stood up to his feet and this time, The Undertaker delivered a choke slam to Sid! Undertaker then scooped up Sid and delivered the Tombstone! Undertaker covered Sid and got the one, two, three!

The Undertaker's music began to play to a huge ovation from the crowd. Sid was helped to the back while Paul Bearer came down from the ring. Bearer held the WWF Championship while The Undertaker posed as the purple lights came on.

Winner by Pin Fall and STILL World Wrestling Federation Champion: The Undertaker

87, 92, 76 **3/4

The WWF World title has lost image.

Vince McMahon- The Undertaker has done it! The Undertaker has retained the WWF Championship! What a match up! The Undertaker somehow defeated Kevin Nash and Sycho Sid here tonight in a truly brutal match up! The Undertaker continues his reign as the greatest World Wrestling Federation Champion of all time. The Undertaker is still the WWF Champion, Who will Rick Rude throw in The Undertaker's way next?

Jim Ross- You have got to know that business will be picking up tomorrow night on Monday Night Raw. I'm sure The Undertaker will have hell to pay tomorrow night on Raw after beating Rude's two boys tonight. The Undertaker somehow retains the WWF Championship here tonight. And how can any human being survive like The Undertaker has survived? Rick Rude has again failed in his attempt to take the WWF Championship off of around The Undertaker's waist.

Vince McMahon- The Undertaker has been a fighting WWF Champion ever since winning the WWF Championship at Wrestlemania 13 in March. He has fought everyone who has challenged him for the title. And will The Undertaker's title reign continue until the King Of The Ring? I think we..................

Edited October 28, 2005 by Baby Hewey

[Hewey]

The Commissioner Ain't A Happy Man

McMahon is interrupted to boos from the crowd. The crowd boos as the music of the Commissioner of the WWF, Rick Rude comes walking down the entrance ramp. The Commissioner does not look happy and shows it by having a scowl on his face. Rude enters the ring and grabs the microphone from Finkel.

Rick Rude- You hicks need to shut the hell up and listen. (the crowd boos and starts a "you suck" chant) Undertaker, This war ain't finished deadman. If Sid and Nash can't take the title off of you, Damn it, I'll find someone who can. I came to Richmond, Virginia expecting a new WWF Champion to be crowned, But that didn't happen. (big pop from the crowd and they start a "Undertaker" chant) Undertaker, Enjoy what little time you have left with that WWF Championship. And as far as everyone in the WWF is concerned, Tonight's events will not go unpunished. If I can't have who I want as the champion, Someone needs to pay. I run the WWF. Not anyone else. (the crowd continues to boo Rude) And to you two (pointing at McMahon and Ross) You two love your Undertaker? You wanna brag about how he beat the odds stacked in front of him by the Commissioner? I have a feeling you two won't be announcing anymore shows together after tonight. You two think you can laugh it up? But more news will follow tomorrow night on Monday Night Raw. Things will be changing in the WWF starting tomorrow night on Monday Night Raw. But right now, I came out here to introduce to you my new assistant, A man who will help me run the WWF. He will have some power and will be able to book matches whenever he pleases, Of course, He'll have to run them by me. Now then, Please give the same kind of respect you'd give me for my new assistant!

Some new music begins to play. Rude is smiling as the crowd boos. The man who comes out from the back is William Regal! McMahon and Ross are going crazy, Talking about how Regal used to wrestle for the other wrestling company. Regal enters the ring and shakes hands with the Commissioner. The crowd, Some who know Regal from WCW, Boo Rude's new assistant.

Rick Rude- Don't listen to them William, They're a bunch of morons.

William Regal- Hello, Those not familiar with me, My name is William Regal. And I come from Blackpool, England. Now then, I used to wrestle in another wrestling company, (crowd boos) Right, Right. I used to wrestle in that death pool. But when I got a smashing phone call from this man right here, Telling me that the WWF needed to be run by true men, And not that crazy old man Ric Flair, I just had to come to the true franchise in sports entertainment, The World Wrestling Federation. It's not bad enough that moron Flair ran the WWF for almost a year, Running around with his wooos and pouncing around the ring doing a strut like a mad man, But you people actually cheered for that crazy old man. I mean, How can you cheer for a bloody pillock like Ric Flair? (the fans start a "we want Flair" chant) I just don't understand, It's a travesty, That you people can't respect and follow someone like Commissioner Rick Rude. You people shouldn't boo me, I speak the Queen's English. (crowd boos) I don't go around making a moron out of myself by strutting and acting like a pervert. Ric Flair was as incompetent as some of your American presidents. (crowd boos) I just don't understand how you can boo a fine man like Commissioner Rick Rude but cheer for a cretin who degraded the Commissionership of the WWF. (crowd boos) And along with Rick Rude, We plan on fixing the damage done by that bloody Ric Flair.

Rick Rude- And there will be big changes starting tomorrow night on Monday Night Raw. And there will be men whom will have to be made an example of. Men whom have crossed my path and deserve to pay. Scott Hall (huge ovation from the crowd), Sean Waltman (huge ovation from the crowd), The Undertaker (huge ovation from the crowd) and anyone else who think they............

Rude is interrupted by the music of D'Lo Brown. The crowd cheer as the energetic D'Lo Brown comes walking down the entrance way. D'Lo enters the ring and is handed a microphone. He stares down Rude and Regal.

Rick Rude- What do you want? You do not interrupt me when I'm making a special announcement.

D'Lo Brown- Don't act like you don't know what I'm doing out here, Fool. I been leaving messages for you every day since you've been running the WWF, And you have yet to answer them. You think D'Lo Brown gives a damn about you and your special announcements? No one wants to hear you speak! Nobody wants you as the Commissioner playa! (big pop from the crowd) Your ass should have stayed retired! I been asking you to give a chance at the spotlight, But what? You don't think D'Lo's good enough for you? I've beaten the best in this company, And yet you put two guys who don't equal the talent I have in my toe to challenge for the WWF Championship! (big pop from the crowd, they start chanting for D'Lo) I don't give a damn about Nash and Sid's big asses, I'm the real deal! I ain't gonna be ignored anymore! It's my time to rise. And you know something? Atleast Ric Flair didn't go around playing favorites like you!

William Regal- Hang on just a minute there sunshine, How dare you imply that the Commissioner is some sort of dirty Commissioner?

D'Lo Brown- I ain't implying nothing, Mr. Bean! Everyone knows this fool is playing favorites! And Rude, If anyone should get a shot at the WWF Championship, It's me! I'm one of the best things going in the WWF today! So stop kissing them two morons asses and give D'Lo Brown a chance to become the WWF Champion!

Rick Rude- You? Don't make me laugh B'Lo!

D'Lo Brown- It ain't B'Lo b****, It's D'Lo! (big pop from the crowd) And I don't think your ass is gonna be laughing when I knock you right on it! (big pop from the crowd)

Rick Rude- Excuse me? Listen to me, You piece of trash, I'm the Commissioner. I don't know who the hell you think you are, But I run things here! Don't you ever come out here and threaten me! Or I'll send you to where you belong. (crowd boos)

D'Lo Brown- You're gonna what? You might try to get rid of me, But I'll keep coming and coming! You're not running D'Lo Brown out of this company! It's time for the young talent in this company to rise, And if you don't like it, Then maybe we'll run you out of the WWF! There's not many guys in the back who like you Commissioner! If you think that D'Lo Brown is gonna sit around and wait...........

D'Lo's interrupted by the marching sound of Alex Wright's music. The crowd boos as the WWF European Champion, Alex Wright comes walking down the entrance way with a look of disgust in his face. The WWF European Champion has his title over his shoulder as he enters the ring. He shakes hands with Rude and Regal, But just stares at D'Lo. The fans begin to chant "USA" as Wright is handed a microphone.

Alex Wright- First of all, Commissioner, It's always a pleasure to be hearing you. Even though you are a American, I think you might have some German blood in you. And William, We've known each other for quite sometime, I'm glad you left that hell hole and joined the WWF. But as you can see, Not everyone in the WWF is European. We've got some American trash to deal with, And sadly, They act worse than the cans.

Regal and Rude look at Wright and mouth off the word "can", Wondering what he means.

Alex Wright- You know, A can, Mexican, Dominican, Whatever they want to call themselves now a days. But lets not make me rant on about those people, I don't want to waste your time Commissioner. Unlike you, D'Lo. It's quite pathetic that you, D'Lo Brown, A so called American icon acts like some sort of criminal. Yelling at your boss, Making threats at him. Then again, You were raised in a country that lacks morals. And you, D'Lo Brown, Are a piece of trash. America is a piece of trash. (the crowd boos and chant USA) Shut up! Don't boo me for speaking the truth. America is a only good for me because I can make money off of your hard work. D'Lo Brown, You and your American people all need to be beaten and taught respect. I just wish I could go around this miserable country slapping each and everyone of you Americans around, Oh, How'd that be my dream come true. To slap each and everyone of these pieces of trash you like to call your countrymen. I...........

D'Lo Brown- What the hell do you want? Or are you just looking for a ass whooping?

Alex Wright- Beseitigen Sie hinunter, Beseitigen Sie hinunter. God almighty, Do you people ever listen to authority? Do you people ever respect anyone who's higher up in command than you? No, I didn't think so. Because just like Ahmed Johnson, You seem to be one of those people who think they're better than they truly are. And just like Ahmed Johnson, If you don't settle down, You'll end up in some alley having to sell fake wallets to get by. Let me tell you something Mr. Brown, I retired that worthless piece of American trash Ahmed Johnson, And if you keep coming out here and causing problems then I'll have to retire you and send you to live with Ahmed Johnson and the rest of your people.

D'Lo Brown- I'd watch my mouth if I was you! You don't want me beating your ass once again!

Alex Wright- Why do you want to hurt me? Because I speak the truth? D'Lo Brown, If you were smart, You'd move to Germany. (the crowd boos and chant USA) You'd get away from this filthy country and become a German citizen. I'm not out here to fight you, I'm here to smarten you up. That's all I want to do. To smarten you up. There's no need to get into a fight with me. I think you would be a good ally to have. And even though you're not pure, If you move to Germany and spent a few years there, You'll learn to appreciate the country. You'll..........

D'Lo Brown- Shut up! (big pop from the crowd) I ain't going anywhere! I was born in the USA, And I'll die in the USA! (big pop from the crowd) And this doesn't concern you! Next time we step into the ring, I'm taking that WWF European Championship off of around your waist! That's a promise! I'm.............

Rick Rude- D'Lo, You seem intent on making a point to me. Fine. I'll tell you what, Tomorrow night on Monday Night Raw I'll give you a opportunity to become something. Lets see you impress me. You have a chance to impress me and make a impact. You wanna be a big player in the WWF? Prove yourself worthy.

D'Lo Brown- That's what I'm going to do. What do you have in mind for me?

Rick Rude- Don't worry about that. I'll let Mr. Regal come up with something. I trust you'll do a good job, Right William?

William Regal- Of course. I'll make sure Mr. Brown gets some great competition tomorrow night on Monday Night Raw.

D'Lo Brown- That's fine with me. I don't care what you have in mind for me. I'm ready for anything you toss at me. It doesn't matter if it's this German cream puff, Your little English ass, Or anyone else you have in mind. I'll.........

D'Lo can't finish up as Alex Wright grabs the WWF European Championship and goes to hit D'Lo with it, But D'Lo ducks and plants Wright with a right hand! D'Lo nails Wright with devastating right hands to the face! D'Lo knocks down Wright with a clothesline! D'Lo waits for Wright to get up, But Regal low blows D'Lo! Wright grabs the WWF European Championship and nails D'Lo with it right in between his eyes! Regal and Wright start putting the boots to D'Lo! While this is going on, Rick Rude grabs the microphone.

Rick Rude- D'Lo, Mr. Brown, You know that list I made of WWF Superstars who will need to learn some respect? Well, Guess what? You're on that list now!

Rude tells Wright and Regal to stop and they do. Wright picks up his title and he along with Rude and Regal head to the back, Not before the Commissioner kicks D'Lo in the gut though. All three men pose on top of the stage while D'Lo is left laid out in the ring.

75

Rick Rude lost overness from this segment.

Vince McMahon- I can't believe this! D'Lo Brown has just stood up to the Commissioner! I have never seen anyone with guts like D'Lo Brown! D'Lo Brown gave his opinions to the Commissioner, But he paid for it! Rick Rude has also said there will be some big changes tomorrow night on Monday Night Raw. What does the Commissioner have in mind? What will happen tomorrow night on Monday Night Raw? What will we see Rick Rude do alongside William Regal?

Jim Ross- What will the disingenuous Commissioner have in store for us tomorrow night? I can't believe that horse's ass William Regal is in the WWF now. He and Rick Rude are running things now, And what will this mean for the WWF Superstars? Brave young men like D'Lo Brown and the others who don't stand alongside the Commissioner? I can't believe Regal cheap shotted D'Lo from behind. And what about Alex Wright? What a sadistic, cold human being he is. And tomorrow night on Monday Night Raw, Rick Rude says we're in for big changes. What does that mean?

Vince McMahon- We'll have to wait and find out tomorrow night on Monday Night Raw. That's why the WWF is so great, Anything, And I mean anything can happen on a Monday Night Raw. And fans, Up next, It's time for the main event. The match you people have come here to see. The first ever Hell In The Cell match up. It'll be Cactus Jack going one on one with the "Heart Break Kid" Shawn Michaels. This is a match that has been building up for many months now. We saw their classic battle at Wrestlemania, But they're planning on ending the feud tonight. This one should be one of the greatest matches in the history of the WWF.

Jim Ross- It's a heartbeat away. We see this Hell In The Cell being lowered, And it's a hellacious, vile, satanic structure that's custom built for injury. There's no words that can describe the misery that both Shawn Michaels and Cactus Jack will go through tonight in this match up. This will not be a catch as catch can type of match. It'll be a slobber knocker. This will either make or end one of these men's careers, Or both men's careers. It's all or nothing tonight for both men. They're going to get it on here tonight. And folks, From where I sit, This is a match that will make history in my view.

Vince McMahon- The Hell In The Cell has lowered, And it's surrounding the whole entire ring. I have never seen anything like this before. It's about twenty feet high. There's a roof on top of the cell, Once both men enter the Hell In The Cell, There's no escape. There will be no way out for either men here tonight inside the Hell In The Cell.

Hell In The Cell Match

Shawn Michaels Vs. Cactus Jack

Referee- Earl Hebner

All the hype the WWF did for this match paid off big time. The crowd was as into this match as they have been for anything all night. The match went on for over thirty minutes with the crowd into everything both men did. It was quite the brutal match up. Cactus Jack came down to the ring to easily the biggest heat of the night. Jack stood outside the Hell In The Cell and touched the sides of the cell before entering the ring. Jack looked up at the top of the Hell In The Cell and stood in the ring waiting. When Michaels' music hit the arena, The crowd went crazy. Shawn Michaels came down to the biggest ovation of the night, Looking focused. Michaels posed on top of the stage instead of in the ring. He, Much like Jack, Touched the sides of the cell before entering the ring. Michaels took off his entrance attire and he and Cactus Jack stood face to face. Both men started off trading right hands. Neither men had much of a advantage early on until Michaels sent Jack out to the floor with a pair of flying head scissors and skinned the cat back into the ring. Michaels did a huge moonsault off the top rope to a standing Jack out on the floor which had the announcers going crazy. Michaels rammed Jack's head into the cell several times, But Jack got a quick low blow in on Michaels and used a stun gun type move to make Michaels taste the steel. Jack followed up by whipping Michaels into the steel ring post, Then to the steel steps, And then to the cell before following up with a stiff clothesline to Michaels. They fought out on the floor, With Michaels getting rammed into the cell several times by Jack, Who kept telling Michaels he had no idea what he was in for. Jack removed the protective pads from the floor and delivered a swinging neck breaker to Michaels on the exposed floor! Jack then got up on the apron and went for the running elbow drop off the apron, But Michaels moved out of the way, Causing Jack to hit the floor in a nasty bump! Michaels then climbed the side of the cell and jumped off with a elbow drop to Jack! They went back into the ring where Jack caught Michaels coming off the ropes with a right hand to the midsection. Jack whipped Michaels into the corner, Making Michaels flip over the turnbuckles and land on the apron. Jack then shoved Michaels off the apron, Sending him face first into the side of the hell in the cell. Cactus Jack dominated Michaels out on the floor and after beating down Michaels, He sent Michaels into the ring and picked up several near falls on Michaels. Michaels mounted a comeback after back dropping Jack and sending Jack back out to the floor. Michaels tried to dive through the ropes onto Jack on the outside, But Jack moved out of the way and Michaels hit the cell! Jack pounded away on Michaels as referee Earl Hebner went out of the ring to check on the action. Jack saw his opportunity and nailed Hebner! Jack then rammed Hebner into the cell! Jack then reached into Hebner's pocket and pulled out the keys to the door!

Jack opened the door and dragged Michaels out of the cell. This is where the action picked up. Both men brawled at the staging area where Michaels countered Jack's mandible claw attempt with a back suplex, Driving Jack down into the steel stage back first. Michaels then attempted a piledriver on the steel ramp way, But Jack countered and back dropped Michaels onto the steel stage. They fought back near the door of the cell where Michaels ended up getting catapulted into the cell, Busting him wide open. Michaels was bleeding quite badly, But that didn't stop Jack from ramming Michaels into the cell several times. Both men brawled their way to the announce position where a bloodied Michaels grabbed the ring bell and nailed Jack right in the face with it, Busting Jack open. Jack fought back though and dropped Michaels across the announce table. Jack started to climb the cell, But Michaels went after him. They both got up on top of the cell and started to brawl on top of the hell in the cell! Jack started beating on Michaels and slammed Michaels on top of the cell! Michaels got nailed by a right hand from Jack which sent him into the edge of the top of the cell. Jack pounded away on Michaels, Who's almost falling, And with one right hand, Knocks Michaels off the side of the cell, Sending Michaels crashing through the French announce table! No one could believe it. The fans chanted "HBK", But Michaels appeared to be out of it from the big fall. Jack slowly climbed down the cage and made his way to Michaels. Jack lifted the bloody Michaels up and rolled Michaels over on top of the Spanish announce table. Jack climbed the sides of the cell, And after he was about ten feet high, He jumped off attempting a elbow drop, But Michaels moved out of the way and Jack went crashing through the table! It took awhile, But both bloodied warriors got up to their feet. Michaels followed Jack back into the ring where Hebner finally got up. Both men traded blows in the ring with Jack connecting with a double arm hook DDT to Michaels for a near fall. Jack worked over Michaels for a long while with Michaels' come back attempts failing. Jack even brought a steel chair into the ring and drilled Michaels with a shot to the head.

After taking a long beating from Jack, Michaels made the comeback. Michaels pounded down on Jack and started to nail Jack with violent chair shots. A few minutes after that, Michaels went outside and brought a ladder into the ring. Michaels used the ladder on Jack, Hitting Jack over the back, On the ribs and even ramming the ladder into Jack's face. Michaels did his splash off the top of the ladder to Jack but only got a two count. Shawn Michaels set the ladder up in the corner and went to whip Jack into it, But Jack countered and Michaels hit the ladder face first! Jack followed up by driving Michaels down into the steel chair with a piledriver! Jack dragged Michaels to the center of the ring and set up the ladder. Jack got up to the top of the ladder and tried to deliver a elbow drop to Michaels, But Michaels moved out of the way! Both men slowly got up and Michaels nailed Jack with a chair shot the head! But Michaels couldn't capitalize as he fell down! After a few seconds, Michaels then slowly got up and climbed to the top of the ladder. Michaels jumped off the top of the ladder with a elbow drop to Jack's heart! With the crowd going nuts, Chanting "HBK", A bloodied Michaels went to the corner. Michaels tuned up the band with the fans chanting and clapping along. The bloodied Jack slowly stood up and Michaels drilled Jack with Sweet Chin Music! Michaels slowly put his arm over Jack's chest and picked up the dramatic one, two, three to end the feud once and for all.

Shawn Michaels' music began to play to a huge ovation from the crowd. Hebner helped the bloodied Michaels up to his feet, But Michaels shoved him aside, Wanting to leave on his own. Michaels slowly left the Hell In The Cell a bloodied mess while Hebner checked on Jack.

Winner by Pin Fall: Shawn Michaels

97, 100, 93 ****1\2

Cactus Jack has sustained an injury as a result of a bad bump!

Vince McMahon- Unbelievable! What a match up! Shawn Michaels has won the Hell In The Cell! I can't believe it! Shawn Michaels wins the Hell In The Cell and finally ends the feud! What a moment! Shawn Michaels walked into Hell In The Cell and walked out the winner. Never in my life have I seen a match like this! Both men bled, Both men crashed through tables, But in the end, Shawn Michaels hit the super kick on Jack for the win.

Jim Ross- In over twenty five years in this business, I have never ever seen anything like this! As God as my witness, This was the most hellacious match up I have ever witnessed. How can any other federation say they got extreme after this? Both Michaels and Jack are bleeding like a stuck pig here tonight. Nobody, And I mean nobody does Pay Per View like the World Wrestling Federation! This was the damndest match I have ever witnessed anywhere, In any wrestling organization bar none. Both Shawn Michaels and Cactus Jack deserve a round of applause after their performance here tonight. Both men are damn near broken in half after this heinous match up. Other folks can hype their Pay Per Views all they want, But this is without a shadow of a doubt the most barbaric match I have ever seen in my career. Both men look like they been ejected from a moving vehicle.

Vince McMahon- Shawn Michaels picks up the win tonight, But he barely did it. You gotta give the credit to Cactus Jack who fought this battle like a mad man. He came so close to putting away HBK, But tonight was Michaels' night. Fans, Shawn Michaels leaves In Your House "Unfinished Business" victorious. What will the future hold for Shawn Michaels now? For all of us here in the World Wrestling Federation, For Vince McMahon and Jim Ross, Thank you so very, very much for joining us here tonight.

In Your House "Unfinished Business" goes off the air with Shawn Michaels leaving the ring and slowly walking up the entrance way, Blood all over his face. Michaels makes his way up the stage and poses, But with a sinister smile on his face while officials come down from the back to check on Cactus Jack. Shawn Michaels heads to the back as we fade to black.

Overall Rating- 88

Pay Per View Buyrate- 1.52

Competition

Worldwide

TV Rating- 3.90

Attendance- 6,534

Ticket Sales- $261,360

Notes

"I think i should be higher up the card." -Henry Godwinn

"I think i should be higher up the card." -Phineous Godwinn

"I think my last feud went very well, it has helped me get more over." -Shawn Michaels

"Here is my weekly report on our battle with WCW. They have more star power than us, and that is affecting our 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

News

- Cactus Jack will be out for two months with a eye injury.

Prediction Contest

VA Finest 1- 12

SpiceDawg- 12

Crossface- 10

Jam- 10

mattman1624- 10

TheHurk- 10

williamweasel- 9

Hailtothechimp- 9

Hajjhowe- 9

ChrisTheHornyBrick- 7

Jook- 7

bubba- 6

Seems we got a tie. So here's what we'll do.

VA Finest 1, Here's your options for your prize, Just PM me whichever one you want.

1. Choose a feud for your development guy when he leaves development. It can be against anyone except a main eventer/upper midcarder.

2. Choose a match you want to see at a future show. (if it's a big match then it'll be saved for a PPV)

3. Choose two workers you'd like to see in a tag team.

SpiceDawg, Here's your picks

1. Choose for me to create a worker for you. (I won't hire him, But he'll be in the '98 scenario)

2. Choose a match you want to see at a future show. (if it's a big match then it'll be saved for a PPV)

3. Choose two workers you'd like to see in a tag team.

Each one of you pick one option.

Edited October 28, 2005 by Baby Hewey

[SpiceDawg]

Sweet!!! I won my first prediction contest. I'm not sure what option I'm going to choose yet but I'll let you know really soon. Now on to my thoughts of the PPV.

This defiitely came off as yet another really big time show. I enjoyed the match lengths and the matches where pretty well written. The show even contained some surprises or unexpected things which is always a bonus. The proper feuds had the proper pay off which is really good. You've now opened yourself up for some new feuds that should be really interesting.

The four way tag championship match had the proper finish. Beniot & Pillman are definitely deserving of the tag championship plus none of the other teams really have that much credibility. Though I still have a sneaky suspiscion that Godwinns are walking out with the tag titles in the very near future. As much as I hate that idea, it definitely would fit in this WWF Universe. McMahon seems really high on the Godwinns and McMahon can be very stubborn about pushing talent he wants to get over (Chris Masters anyone???). I'd definitely understand a Godwinns title run but I hope it ends up being short. As for tonight, I feel this was booked properly.

Shamrock and HHH match was booked perfectly too. It progressed the Goldust and HHH story in the right direction. It finally ended Shamrock's issues with the two in a very definitive way. Shamrock can now move on to new things and HHH/Goldust can go in a fresh direction. All in all, this was the smart and right booking choice. I really am digging the new Goldust character and think this story is only going to get better. Look forward to seeing HHH's response to Goldust's miscue.

Waltman/Hall v. Vader/Bulldog was a decent match with a surprise ending. I was expecting a match where nothing really developed but instead we got a face turn. Once again, I think that is a really good booking move. Vader/Buldog were very stale at this point. I felt, they didn't have anywhere to go as a team anymore. They'd sort of become Jobbers to the Main Eventers at this point. A feud between the two should do them both good and revive their stagnate careers. Definitely looking forward to the program.

Hmmm, I wonder who Mero's new lady is? I'd have said Sunny except last we saw she turned face. I doubt she'd turn heel so soon. I actually can't remember what other females you have on the roster. I'm sure it is someone from developmentals.

Al Snow finally gets his big and long awaited vicotry over Austin. This was the definition of a blow off match. It definitely lived up to all the anticipation. For some reason, I sense that Snow's title reign will be short. Partly due to the fact, I think he is set for a main event run real soon. Also sense that Austin isn't quite done with things yet. Another really well booked match in my favourite feud at this point. If this indeed is the end of the feud (which I don't think is because Austin wants that title) it was a gret way to end it.

I'm a little surprised with Hart beating Martel and even more surprised that no heel turn happend. I almost thought for sure it'd go down tonight. I guess, it is all about the slow build. I can respect that. Now, Hart trusts Martel which will allow the turn to be an even bigger deal. Hart is now strong going into his destined match with Michaels. Maybe Martel will stick his nose in things during that match?

I'm pretty sure everyone knew Undertaker was going over here. He defintiely needs more then a 2 month title reign especially after winning the title at Wrestlemania. Shocked that Nash went out first and it looks like I was wrong about the Nash rematch. I'd say Nash and Sid are both pretty much written out of the title hunt for now. It appears we may have a new challenger on the horizon. Though I can't really think of who that would be at this point. It looks like we also may have a Nash v. Sid feud coming up. Though that may be hard to pull off since you haven't really made either character very likeable. Though if one turns face it should probably be Nash since his character would transition best to a face. Decent title match but it defintely lacked the big match feel but maybe that's because it wasn't main eventing?

I love the fact D Lo stepped up to the commisioner. Since that means he'll be in line for a push and I am down with that. I'll definitely be interested in seeing the progression of the story of commisioner against DLo. I'm assuming Rude will concetrate on people like Hall and 'Taker while Regal will meddle with D Lo. As for Regal, that was a total shocker. I didn't even know he wasn't under WCW contract anymore. I must have not been paying attention very closely. He is a definite good addition. I'm interested to see what the changes are for Raw. It looks like that either Vince or Ross is going to replaced on the show or that was the impression I got. Hopefully, no 20 minute surgery videos will be aried though. I'm liking the prospects this segment created and maybe Vince will start to become an on air character now?

A definitely well booked and solid main event. Both men came out of it looking really strong. Michaels is totally ready for his match with Hart. Jack looks totally comfortable as a main eventer. I don't know where Cactus goes from here but at least, he doesn't appear to be demoted at any point. He could have easily beat Michaels in this match and look incredibly strong in the bout. The match had it's big bumps but was sort of surprised that the match didn't end on a huge bump. I think it went better this way because it didn't come off as a clone of the real WWF HITC. I also like the idea of the evil grin from Michaels to end the show. I have hopes of a Michaels heel turn, yet. Maybe he'll align with Martel afrter a turn during his match with Hart. Hmmm. . . some intriguing possibilities.

I had to laugh that Cactus Jacks big injury from the bump was an eye problem for 2 months. What did he get a splinter from the breaking announce table?

Thumbs up, Hewey, I'm excited to see where this show will lead us.

[Hewey]

Credit Kempay for the logo

Date: May 19, 1997

Location: Mobile, Alabama

Monday Night Raw is coming to you live from Mobile tonight. Monday Night Raw comes off the heels of one of the biggest shows in the history of the World Wrestling Federation. Many things went down last night. We saw the "Heart Break Kid" Shawn Michaels survive the Hell In The Cell and walk out with the win over his feud with Cactus Jack. The Undertaker defeated both Sycho Sid and the genetic wonder Kevin Nash to leave with the WWF Championship still around his waist. Al Snow finally defeated Steve Austin to become the new WWF Intercontinental Champion, Marc Mero dumped Sable, Vader turned on British Bulldog in a shocker among other big things. And coming off a huge Pay Per View like this, It's only natural that the WWF would put on a huge show tonight. And tonight, We're going to see the biggest main event in the history of Monday Night Raw take place. It'll be Bret "The Hitman" Hart taking on Brian Pillman in tonight's huge main event. Bret Hart was able to defeat Rick Martel last night in a classic encounter while Pillman and Benoit retained their WWF Tag Team Championship. With the Canadian Crippler in his corner, Can Pillman pick up the win over the former three time WWF Champion? Or will Bret Hart continue his winning ways in the WWF? Which man will come out of the biggest main event in Monday Night Raw the winner?

Commissioner Rick Rude has promised to make the life's of five men a living hell. The Undertaker, Scott Hall, Sean Waltman, Vader and D'Lo Brown all ruined his plans for last night. How will the Commissioner retaliate? What about his new assistant, William Regal? What will the two men do here tonight? What does Rick Rude have in store for Monday Night Raw? Rick Rude promised some changes tonight and what will the Commissioner do?

Al Snow became the new WWF Intercontinental Champion last night after getting the huge victory over Steve Austin. We'll be hearing from the new champion tonight. What does Snow have to say after becoming the new champion over his former tag team partner? Will the psychotic Steve Austin show up? What will Al Snow have to say after last night's victory?

Due to last night's brutal main event, Cactus Jack will be out for a few months with a devastating injury. Shawn Michaels, On the other hand, Will only be out until next Monday night when the WWF invades Atlanta. We should get an update on both men's condition after their brutal match tonight on Monday Night Raw.

Matches For Monday Night Raw

"Party Boy" Marty Jannetty Vs. Terry Funk

Terry Funk's allie, Cactus Jack will be out for a few months with a devastating injury. What is going through Funk's head as he's left all alone in the WWF? Tonight, He's scheduled to compete against Marty Jannetty in what should be a great encounter. Can Terry Funk come out with the victory tonight? Or is he too distracted over last night's match involving Cactus Jack? Or will tonight be Jannetty's time to shine?

Luigi Alfredo Rufino Vs. Chavo Guerrero

Two of the best young WWF superstars go at it tonight on Monday Night Raw. Can the first ever WWF Light Heavyweight Champion defeat the mafia man from New York and end his winning streak? Or will he take a trip to New Jersey? This should be a classic encounter between these two young WWF superstars.

Rick Martel, Ken Shamrock and D'Lo Brown Vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Marc Mero and Goldust

D'Lo Brown interrupted the Commissioner last night and paid for it. Tonight, He's been thrown in there against three of the top WWF superstars. Even though D'Lo is teaming with Shamrock and Martel, We know that Helmsley, Mero and Goldust will be doing everything they can to please the Commissioner. How will Helmsley and Goldust function after Goldust cost Helmsley his match against Shamrock? This will be a great six men tag team match up.

Bret Hart Vs. Brian Pillman

This is going to be the biggest main event in the history of Monday Night Raw. Both men came out of In Your House winners last night. But who will leave with the win tonight? Can Bret Hart pick up the win after his classic encounter with Rick Martel last night? Or will Pillman score the huge victory over the legend? This is no doubt going to be a classic match up between two of the top WWF superstars.

Edited October 29, 2005 by Baby Hewey

[Hewey]

Credit Kempay for the logo

Channel: USA Network

Time Slot: Prime Time

Date: May 19, 1997

Location: Mobile, Alabama

Attendance: 8,039

Ticket Sales: $321,560

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.

Rick Rude Makes Some Changes, And Makes A Huge Match

We kick things right off the bat with Commissioner Rick Rude making his way down the entrance way to huge heat from the live crowd.

Rick Rude- I told everyone last night that there would be big changes. And it will start tonight. And it starts with the way the show will be announced. Vince McMahon, Jim Ross, You two like to talk trash about me? You like to laugh at me? Make fun of me when my plans fail? You think it's funny to make fun of authority? Huh JR? You think it's funny to laugh at me? Call me names? As far as I'm concerned, You two shouldn't be anywhere near the other. It only causes trouble for me. Monday Night Raw needs some change. It doesn't need the same old McMahon and Ross team boring me to death. So, Jim Ross, Get your fat butt off of that chair! You're no longer needed on Monday Night Raw. You'll be joining Jerry "The King" Lawler for Friday Night Mayhem. You won't be here on Monday Night Raw. So, I suggest you leave your chair before I get someone to force you out of it.

The fans boo as JR gets out of his seat and places his headset down. He shakes hands with McMahon and leaves the announce position. Rude tells him to hurry up, Getting a scowl from JR. Ross heads to the back with the crowd booing Commissioner Rick Rude.

Rick Rude- Don't act like he's fired, I would fire him, But I'm such a nice guy that I decided not to. For now that is. And who will be Jim Ross' partner? Well, Since McMahon is such a moron, He needs someone with talent to carry him. Someone who knows what he's talking about. Vinnie, Don't look so down. Your new broadcast partner is the one and the only, Dok Hendrix!

Dok Hendrix gets a mixed reaction as he comes down from the back. He enters the ring and shakes hands with Rude. He then leaves the ring and takes his place next to McMahon. Hendrix is acting like a heel here, Making JR jokes and making fun of McMahon.

Rick Rude- Vince, Get that sour look off of that face before I slap you! (the crowd boos the Commissioner) I also said that there would be some men to pay for their actions. The Undertaker, (huge ovation for the mentioning of the WWF Champion) Scott Hall, (another huge ovation from the fans), Sean Waltman, (yet another big ovation from the crowd) And D'Lo Brown, (a surprisingly loud pop from the crowd) You men need to learn some respect. Oh yeah, There's also Vader. (big pop from the crowd) The five of you managed to make me very angry last night. First, Waltman and Hall win their match up. (big pop from the crowd) Vader then turns on a good friend of mine, British Bulldog. (big pop from the crowd, with a few "Vader" chants going on) The Undertaker then retains the WWF Championship, (biggest ovation of the night thus far) And you, D'Lo Brown, Well, You'll get yours later on tonight. The five of you are all on my hit list. And if any other WWF Superstar wants to try me, Go ahead. These five men will be dealt with and they will be punished. And if you don't believe me, Ask where Ahmed Johnson is. Those five men will know not to mess with me. And they.........

Rick Rude is cut off by the music of the former WWF Champion, Scott Hall. The crowd goes crazy as Scott Hall slowly makes his way to the ring. Rick Rude doesn't seem too pleased as the lone wolf enters the ring. Hall in handed a microphone and waits for the huge "Hall" chants to quiet down.

Scott Hall- Hey yo.................. (the crowd gives a huge ovation for Hall's traditional catchphrase) So, We got the little Commissioner man running around here telling me I'm going to regret messing with him? Yo, Rude, You can send all the muscled up statues you want after me, You can team me up with a little rat bastard, But.............

Scott Hall is interrupted by the music of Sean Waltman. Sean Waltman gets a big pop from the crowd as he comes down from the back. Hall and Rude look on as Waltman enters the ring. After some posing, Waltman is handed a microphone. Waltman stands face to face with Scott Hall, But then turns his attention over to Rude.

Sean Waltman- What's up Mobile, Alabama? (cheap pop from the crowd) Yeah! That's what I'm talking about! Before chico over here beats your ass down Commissioner, I think it's only fair for me to get some of you too! (Rude backs up into the corner as the crowd chants for Hall and Waltman) See, I don't care that you sent Bulldog and Vader after me, But when you team me up with this beach bum, Well, I got a problem with that. Now then, It seems like me and Scott Hall got some issues to settle between us. So, How about you make a match between me and Scott Hall tonight? (big pop from the crowd who want to see this dream match)

Rick Rude- You and Scott Hall tonight? Let me think about it, Lets see, You and Scott Hall one on one. Wow, I guess there's only one answer I can give you.......... No! (the angry crowd boos Rude and chant "you suck") Don't worry, You two will be in action. Infact, Your opponents are going to come down to the ring right now...................

Rude exits the ring as the music of British Bulldog begins to play. The crowd boos as Bulldog comes walking down the entrance way. He shakes Rude's hand and waits. Alex Wright's music then plays with the crowd giving Wright some big heat. The WWF European Champion walks down the stage with his bodyguard, Joanie Laurer. Wright and Bulldog then come charging into the ring.............

96

Rick Rude gained overness from this segment.

Scott Hall and Sean Waltman Vs. British Bulldog and Alex Wright with Joanie Laurer

Great tag team contest here with a hot crowd. The story was that Waltman and Hall weren't prepared for this match up, Giving the advantage to Wright and Bulldog. It started with a four way free for all, With Hall and Waltman clearing the ring. They brawled on the outside with Hall and Waltman having the advantage until Laurer ran over both Hall and Waltman with a clothesline on the outside. Laurer mauled Hall and Waltman behind the referee's back while Wright and Bulldog just watched. Wright ande Bulldog isolated Waltman for quite sometime and worked over him. Davey Boy Smith tossed the smaller Waltman like a rag, And was more aggressive here than he has been in quite sometime. Wright, On the other hand, Worked over Waltman's neck, But would stop to taunt the fans. Sean Waltman took a beating like no other for quite sometime, With Laurer even getting some cheap shots in on him, But he ended up drilling Wright with a nasty spinning heel kick, And then made the hot tag to Hall. Hall charged into the ring and cleaned house. Bulldog and Wright took right hands and clotheslines from the former WWF Champion. Scott Hall tossed Bulldog out to the floor and Waltman followed up with a insane somersault plancha to Davey Boy Smith out on the floor. Scott Hall dominated Wright in the ring and delivered a big fallaway slam to Wright. Scott Hall stood up and called for the Outsider's Edge! Hall lifted Wright up, But Laurer ran into the ring and ran right over Hall with a clothesline! The referee had no choice but to disqualify Wright and Bulldog.

On the outside, Bulldog sent Waltman right into the steel steps while Laurer planted Hall with a DDT! Bulldog rolled Waltman into the ring where Laurer was waiting. Waltman stood up and got run right over by a clothesline! Bulldog entered the ring and joined Wright and Laurer on triple teaming Scott Hall and Sean Waltman. Before anymore damage could be done, The man they call Vader came running down from the back! Wright and Bulldog quickly fled the ring! Vader got into the ring and Laurer was about to go after him! But Wright shouted at her in German and she backed off. Wright, Bulldog and Laurer headed to the back while Vader stood tall in the ring. Hall and Waltman got up to their feet and stared down the big man as we went to a commercial break.

76, 86, 86 ***1\2

COMMERCIAL BREAK

"Party Boy" Marty Jannetty Vs. Terry Funk

Footage was shown of the brutal Hell In The Cell match while Funk made his entrance. The Mobile crowd went crazy for the "Party Boy". McMahon insisted that Funk was distracted by Jack being out with a injury, But Hendrix kept insisting that McMahon was wrong and that Funk was focused. Funk didn't appear to be too focused, As Jannetty danced all around in the beginning and then took him down with a big drop kick. Jannetty looked great here, Tossing Funk out to the floor and following up with a pescado to Funk out on the floor. Funk didn't have too much of an offense, With McMahon again insisting that Funk was off of his game due to Jack not being around. They went back into the ring where the Party Boy show continued, With Jannetty picking up quick near falls over Funk. Funk finally got some offense as he caught Jannetty coming off the ropes with a stiff clothesline. Funk looked like he didn't know what to do next, But ended up going up top. Funk went for a moonsault, But Jannetty moved out of the way, With McMahon saying Funk took too long. Jannetty then finished Funk off with a sunset flip to score the big victory.

Jannetty's music hit the arena to a big pop from the fans and the party boy went dancing all the way to the back while Funk stood in the ring, Not believing that he just lost to Jannetty.

68, 78, 72 **

Terry Funk lost overness from this match.

Marty Jannetty gained overness from this match.

William Regal Makes A Huge Main Event For Friday Night Mayhem

We cut to the office of Commissioner Rick Rude, But the Commissioner doesn't seem to be there. Instead, It's his assistant, William Regal. A shot of Regal is shown, Sitting at his desk working on some papers, Drinking some tea. The door bursts open, With Regal almost spilling his teat. Kevin Nash is shown, Looking as angry as ever. The crowd boos as Regal stands up and offers a handshake to Nash, But is ignored.

William Regal- Right then, What can I do for you Mr. Nash?

Kevin Nash- Where is Rude? I need to talk to him.

William Regal- Oh, The Commissioner is out for the evening. He's got some important matters to deal with.

Kevin Nash- Important matters? What in the hell is more important than the genetic wonder?

William Regal- I don't know, But I'm here for the evening. What can I do for you Mr. Nash?

Kevin Nash- Here's what I want. I want The Undertaker for the WWF Championship. And I want it tonight!

William Regal- Tonight? You and The Undertaker for the WWF Championship?

Kevin Nash- You're damn right I want the deadman right here tonight. For the WWF Championship. Book it Regal.

William Regal- Well, I don't want to make you mad, Or cause any problems, But the Commissioner told me not to book The Undertaker tonight.

Kevin Nash- He's not here, Is he?

William Regal- No, He's not but..........

Kevin Nash- Look, It's simple, Either you give me the big dead bastard for the WWF Championship, Or I'll go stand around that ring until he comes on down there and gives me my title match.

William Regal- Hang on, I got a brilliant idea. How about you and The Undertaker for the WWF Championship this Friday night? You and him one on one on Friday Night Mayhem? The title will be on the line. Plus, It'll give you a chance to recover after last night's loss.

Kevin Nash- last night's loss?

William Regal- I didn't mean it like that. I..............

Kevin Nash- Whatever. You got a deal. Me and The Undertaker this Friday night for the WWF Championship. You're a smart man Regal. Because, If you didn't give me my title shot, Commissioner Rude would have to look for a new lackey. And if you see The Undertaker, Tell him I run the WWF, And tell him that the WWF Championship is going around my waist!

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Luigi Alfredo Rufino Vs. Chavo Guerrero

The crowd got pretty quiet for this bout, But it was pretty good. Probably the best Rufino match since he came into the WWF. Rufino didn't get any heat and Chavo didn't get any pops either. Sunny joined the announcers for this match and she talked about how she was scouting talent to manage. The announcers ignored this match and talked about last night's show, With McMahon shilling Hell In The Cell as the most amazing match he's ever seen in his life. McMahon also took a few cheap shots at WCW and even ECW, Saying no PPV this month could match up to last night's In Your House and that there was no point in trying to out do the WWF. I'm sure on Worldwide or next week's Nitro the announcers will fire back with a comment. Rufino worked over Chavo's back. Rufino worked over Chavo with a long abdominal stretch, Even using the ropes for leverage, But the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion would not stay down. Chavo fought back and ended up knocking Rufino outside with a drop kick. Chavo followed up with pescado and rolled Rufino back inside the ring, Where a tornado DDT got Chavo a two count. Chavo slammed Rufino down and went up top. Chavo went for the Frog Splash, But Rufino moved out of the way! When both men got up to their feet, Rufino finished Chavo off with the Trip To New Jersey. Rufino hooked the legs to score the win.

After the match ended, Rufino went out to the floor and shook hands with Dok Hendrix. Hendrix handed Rufino some money, Telling McMahon he lost on the big game. Rufino told Hendrix is was a pleasure doing business. Rufino then hit on Sunny before heading to the back. Sunny said Rufino was good, But she wasn't promising anything.

63, 64, 78 **1/4

Billy Gunn Sends Us This

We go over to McMahon and Hendrix who talk about Billy Gunn for a bit and his journey back into childhood. McMahon says we got the first tape of Billy Gunn and we're about to see it.

Billy Gunn is shown wearing some preppy clothes. Billy has his hair combed and he's wearing a pair of glasses. The background is darkened.

Billy Gunn- Hello to all my WWF fans. I know you're expecting some sort of video on myself. I'm sure you people are probably expecting me to make a jackass out of myself so all you people can laugh and belittle me. But the truth is, I've been expecting that for months. See, The last few months have been bad for me. I've been losing left and right. Sunny left me, And I punched out a fan. Or did I? Yes, I did, But that was all apart of my master plan. See, I was tired of Sunny. She's nothing more than a gold digger. A leach, A parasite. All she cares about is being with a winner. I didn't need her by my side. But I had a iron clad contract with her. Only she could let me go. So, That's when I came up with my master plan. In order for me to leave Sunny, I needed to make sure she didn't want a thing to do with me. So, For weeks and weeks I let my opponents defeat me. I even blew a chance at the WWF Championship. Why? I needed to get rid of Sunny. And boy, Did it ever work. But I wanted to take things further. I kept losing and losing. Every WWF superstar has their guards down when it comes time to face Billy Gunn. But now, I'm ready to return. There was no counseling, No childhood discover. I played all of you. The fan I beat up? A friend of mine. Steve was glad to get his TV time. The cops? Friends of mine too. I never spent the night in jail. Now that Sunny is gone. Now that there are no more Smoking Gunns, What's there of Billy Gunn? Easy, I'm a genius. A man with a IQ so high that would baffle scientists. I'm a genius. And I'm here to teach the WWF and the superstars. I'm a teacher. I'll teach all of you something in and out of that ring.

The set becomes bright and we see a chalkboard behind Billy with a few names on it. Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker, Bret Hart and Al Snow's name all on the chalkboard.

Billy Gunn- Look at these men. Lets start with Shawn Michaels. Very popular WWF Superstar. One of the best wrestlers in the whole entire world today. Amazing wrestle, Lots of fans, Former WWF Champion. But is he a smart man? Of course not. He let Cactus Jack get to him. He let Jack's mind games get him and change him. Shawn Michaels is no smart man. Is he here tonight? No, Why? Because he's probably in a psychiatric facility getting treatment after being dumb enough to enter the Hell In The Cell. If I had to give him a grade, He'd get a F for fool.

Billy Gunn puts a "F" next to Michels' name.

Billy Gunn- Undertaker? He's not a smart man either. Sure, He's the current WWF Champion, But the Commissioner has gotten the best out of him for weeks now. He might be able to retain the title, But the creatures of the night won't back him up for too long. Undertaker, That title will leave your waist soon. And what will you have? Paul Bearer? You don't need him, But you don't realize it. Without Bearer you can be the biggest force in the WWF. But you choose to listen to him. If I had to give him a grade, He'd get a V for vulnerable.

Billy Gunn puts a V next to The Undertaker's name.

Billy Gunn- Bret Hart. Great wrestler. Huge following, Respected all over the world. But is he a smart man? Of course not. He was the WWF Champion and defended that title with class. But what happened? Along comes Shawn Michaels and the Kliq to boot him out. Did Michaels ever give him a rematch? No! Did Bret ever earn a match against Shawn? No! Did Bret let his brother fool him at every possible turn? Yes! I got a feeling Bret is the dumbest one on the list. Bret, You let yourself be easily manipulated. You let everyone else play you. Your fans are leaving you for every other WWF superstar. Without your fans you're nothing. I'd give you a V, But you deserve a D for being dependent on the fans.

Billy Gunn puts a D next to Bret Hart's name.

Billy Gunn- Mr. Snow. I used to like you. When you and Steve hung out. You did beat him for his title, But at what cost? Your friendship is gone. The only person who liked you now wants to massacre you. You won't keep that title for long. Ausitn's gonna hunt you and destroy you. And who's fault is it? You're not a survivor. You're weak. Without Austin backing you up, You'll get creamed by everyone who wrestles you. And I hope I get a future title match against you. Just to show how stupid you really are. Your grade? A S for stupid. Quite appropriate isn't it?

Billy puts a S next to Snow's name.

Billy Gunn- Four of the top WWF superstars. All morons. They don't match my high intellect. And I'll be returning to the ring soon. And it'll be a new Billy Gunn. I get to be what I've always been, A genius. No more me laying down for anyone to prove a point, It's time for Billy Gunn to go straight to the top of the WWF. It's a new era in the WWF. Where the smarter you are, The easier it is to get to the top. And Billy Gunn is the smartest man of them all. Class will be in session when I come back, And I have a feeling I'll be failing alot of you WWF superstars.

The video ends with Billy laughing as we go back to the announce position. McMahon says Billy is nothing more than an act and doesn't believe a word he says. Hendrix, On the other hand, Says Billy's the smartest man in the WWF to lose only to let everyone's guards down.

82

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Rick Martel, Ken Shamrock and D'Lo Brown Vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Marc Mero and Goldust with Marlena

Last night, D'Lo Brown got beat down by the Commissioner and his friends, D'Lo talked about how he was going to go to the top of the WWF and how he wanted a opportunity, So, Rude booked him with two big players to face three of the top guys in the WWF as a way to prove himself says McMahon. D'Lo Brown seems to be getting over with the crowd, As there were alot of D'Lo chants whenever he was in the ring. Helmsley didn't look too pleased with Goldust after Goldust accidentally cost him his match last night, And he wouldn't tag in Goldust at all and kept giving Goldust cold stares. Goldust would try to impress Helmsley during the match, But Helmsley just kept turning the other way. Martel didn't act cocky here at all, With Hendrix saying that the defeat he suffered last night might have been a reality check for him and his ego. The match ended up with all six men going at it in the ring, With D'Lo and Helmsley being the legal men. Shamrock and Martel brawled with Mero and Goldust out on the floor, With Goldust somehow being able to ram Shamrock face first into the steel ring post. Goldust entered the ring while Helmsley kicked D'Lo and set him up for the Pedigree, But D'Lo countered and catapulted Helmsley right into Goldust, Who was in the corner! Goldust fell out of the ring while Helmsley walked into D'Lo's sky high. D'Lo covered Helmsley and got the big win!

After the match ended, The face team celebrated their win while Mero headed to the back all alone. Goldust tried to help Helmsley to the back, But Helmsley shoved him aside and left on his own.

75, 86, 80 ***

Interview with The Undertaker and Paul Bearer

We cut to a dark location where we see the WWF Champion, The Undertaker standing by. And alongside him, Holding the urn is Paul Bearer.

Paul Bearer- Ohhhhhh Yesssss! Ohhhhhh Yesssss! My Undertaker did again last night! Ohhhhhh Yesssss he did! Kevin Nash, Defeated! Sycho Sid, Defeated! This man right here, The greatest force in the history of the World Wrestling Federation wiped them all out in one fell swoop! The Commissioner sent his lam out to slaughter and slaughtered is what happened to them. I told everyone my Undertaker would walk out with the title still around his waist. And now they want to toss Kevin Nash in his way once again? Nash, Didn't you get enough last month and last night? Ohhhhhh Yesssss you did! My Undertaker is ready for this Friday night. He's ready for your big title shot. And when the night is all said and done with, My Undertaker will leave with the WWF Championship around his waist. Ohhhhhh Yesssss he will! The creatures of the night and the power of the urn will bury you once and for all Kevin Nash.

The Undertaker- Kevin Nash, You still seek the power and fame. You want what I and the creatures of the night have. But Kevin Nash, Didn't you already learn what happens when you go after my championship? Kevin Nash, This Friday night you'll step into the ring with me for the last time. And as your destiny fades away from you, You'll realize that there is no beating the man from the dark side and his creatures of the night. Kevin Nash, This Friday night after I'm done annihilating you, You will rest in peace and never return.

Paul Bearer- Ohhhhhh Yesssss you will! You will rest in peace Kevin Nash! You'll rest in pieces after my Undertaker is done with you.

71

The Undertaker lost overness from this segment.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Challenge For Next Monday Night

Monday Night Raw returns from the break with the new WWF Intercontinental Champion, Al Snow coming down to the ring to a huge ovation from the crowd. Snow comes walking down the entrance way with the title over his shoulder. McMahon and Hendrix put over last night's match between Snow and Austin as one of the best matches in the history of the WWF. Snow enters the ring and is handed a microphone. He waits for the fans to quiet down before he starts to talk.

Al Snow- You know, I woke up this morning, Battered and beaten after last night's battle. And I wondered if winning this title was worth the hell I went through last night. And to tell you the truth, Was it worth it? Was kicking Steve Austin's ass last night worth taking away his title for? You're damn right it was! (this draws a huge ovation from the crowd, who chant Snow's name) Steve, You said it was worth turning your back on me to keep this title. Well, Last night, It was worth beating you like a dog to take the one thing you love most in life. And even though I'm happy being the new WWF Intercontinental Champion, I'm even happier to have beaten you last night. Last night, Everyone found out which one was the better man. And when it was all said and done, I defeated you one, two, three to prove to the whole world who the better man truly is. Steve, You stabbed me in the heart for this title. After last night's battle, Do you believe it was worth it? What do you got now? You got no friend and no title. And the fact of the matter is, As long as I'm breathing, This title won't ever go back around your waist again. (another huge pop from the crowd) I'm going to make sure.................

Snow is interrupted by the music of the former WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. This draws huge heat from the fans. Austin comes out and stands on top of the stage holding a microphone.

Al Snow- Came by to take a look at the new champ? (another huge pop from the crowd)

Steve Austin- Shut up, You little thief bastard! (the crowd boos and start a "Austin sucks" chant) Shut up! I ain't in the mood to deal with a bunch of morons tonight! (the fans continue booing and chanting) Al Snow, Lets get one thing straight. Last night you raped me. You raped me out of my WWF Intercontinental Championship. Look at ya! With my belt over your shoulder. How can you walk around with my title after last night? After you stole my title from me?

Al Snow- Stole? I don't think so Steve. Last night, I kicked your ass all over Richmond to become the new World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Champion. I.........

Steve Austin- Shut up! Damn mealy mouthed bastard. You think you're funny? Insulting me Al? Making jokes about me? You probably feel good about yourself after stealing my title. But this ain't over. As the former champion, I get a rematch. And unlike you, All I need is one match to take back my title. Last night was only the beginning. You might have scored the win, But the war ain't over. As long as you got my title around your waist, I'll be coming after you. I'll be coming after you to destroy you Al.

Al Snow- That sounds like a challenge Steve, If you want a title shot, I'll be more than happy to give you a match tonight for the WWF Intercontinental Championship! (huge pop from the crowd)

Steve Austin- Sorry, I won't wrestle in a piss poor town like Mobile, Alabama. No way! (the crowd gives Austin huge heat and start booing him) But how about next week? How about we have "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Al Snow one more time next week in Atlanta, Georgia? Live on Monday Night Raw?

Al Snow- If you want it, You got it! (huge pop from the crowd)

Steve Austin- That's not all. There's more Al.

Al Snow- Whatever you want Austin. As long as I get to put you out once again and prove to the whole world that this title belongs with me. Then I got no problem with what you'll want.

Steve Austin- You sound so damn cocky of yourself. What I was gonna say was, How about we finish things between us in a huge way? How about we fight in a match where there's no way out? No escape? How about we finish things between us in a fifteen foot high steel cage next Monday night on Monday Night Raw? You and I one more time. Inside a cage in Atlanta.

Al Snow- You want a cage match next week in Atlanta? You got it! (huge pop from the crowd)

Steve Austin- That's good Al. Real good. Next week, I'm taking back my title. And we're ending things inside the cage for good.

Austin's music hits the arena as he and Snow stare each other down. McMahon is going crazy, Hyping next weeks title match between Austin and Snow inside of a steel cage as we go to a commercial break.

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COMMERCIAL BREAK

WWF Slam Of The Week- Shawn Michaels goes flying off the side of the Hell In The Cell and crashes through the announce table! (In Your House "Unfinished Business" 5/18/97)

Bret Hart Vs. Brian Pillman with Chris Benoit

Great match up here. Better than both men's performances last night at In Your House. Pillman came down to the ring with Benoit, Stacking the odds against "The Hitman". McMahon and Hendrix most have hyped next weeks Monday Night Raw about fifty times. McMahon said the WWF was invading Atlanta all week long next week and that Monday Night Raw and Friday Night Mayhem would be live in Atlanta. Pillman and Hart started off trading counters and near falls with Bret Hart getting the better out of one half of the WWF Tag Team Champions. The action picked up when Hart sent Pillman out to the floor and went out after Pillman. Hart sent Pillman into the steel steps, But that allowed Benoit to cheap shot Hart from behind and ram Hart into the steel ring post! And of course, Referee Monty Davidson acted like he didn't see a damn thing. Pillman picked up some very close near falls on Bret Hart back inside the ring. Benoit even cheap shotted Hart a few times, But "The Hitman" kept fighting back. Brian Pillman ended up going for a leg drop off the top, but Hart moved of the way just in time. Bret started making the come back, But when he connected with the five trademark maneuvers and called for the Sharpshooter, Benoit got up on the apron. Hart got distracted by Benoit which allowed Pillman to cheap shot Hart from behind. Pillman went to whip Hart into the ropes, But Hart countered and whipped Pillman right into Benoit, Knocking Benoit off the apron! Hart quickly took Pillman down to the canvas and applied the Sharpshooter to Pillman! Pillman tried to fight out, But there was nowhere to go and he tapped out!

Benoit helped Pillman to the back while Hart celebrated his big victory.

73, 84, 80 ***

Will It Finally Happen?

Bret Hart stayed in the ring and asked for the microphone. His music died down as "The Hitman" prepared to speak.

Bret Hart- I'm going to make this as simple as possible. Shawn Michaels, (huge pop for Michaels' name) I know you're not here tonight. And a guy can't blame you since you went through hell last night. But, I been waiting too long. You're done with Jack. And as I look at it, Next month, It's the King Of The Ring. June 22nd, From Providence, Rhode Island. And since you're free and I'm free, How about we finally go at it? (huge, huge ovation from the crowd) It's been building for so long. You made your little comments about me and didn't expect me to fight back. Well, I did. And I know you'll probably come up with the same old excuses. But Shawn, Prove to your fans you're not a coward. I want you one on one at the King Of The Ring. You have been running that mouth of yours for way too long. It's time to be a man and step into the ring with the excellence of execution! And if you do accept my challenge for the King Of The Ring, You will find out that Wrestlemania 12 was a fluke. Come on down here next week in Atlanta and accept my challenge for the King Of The Ring! And you'll find out why I am the best there is, The best there was, And the best that there ever will be!

Monday Night Raw goes off the air with Bret Hart posing on the turnbuckle to cheers from the crowd while the announcers were in shock. McMahon asked the huge question, Will Shawn Michaels accept Bret Hart's challenge for the King Of The Ring next Monday night?

93

Bret Hart gained overness from this segment.

Overall Rating- 78

TV Rating- 6.83

Competition

Monday Nitro

TV Rating- 6.08

Attendance- 6,512

Ticket Sales- $260,480

ECW Code Red

TV Rating- 4.59

Attendance- 2,008

Ticket Sales- $60,240

USPW Thursday Night Jam

TV Rating- 1.74

Attendance- 801

Ticket Sales- $24,030

Notes

"I think i should be higher up the card." -Rick Martel

"I think i should be higher up the card." -Ken Shamrock

"I'd like to request a match or two with Mark Henry. I'm pretty sure we could do some good work together." -Sycho Sid

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

[SpiceDawg]

I have to say, Raw came off a little sub-par and anti-climatic. Though it has properly hyped up next weeks show which should be completely outstanding. Sometimes, you've got to have a lower impact show in order to appreciate the good ones. All in all, there was still some good stuff that came out of Raw.

I found Rick Rude's changing of Raw to be a little anitclimatic. He promised that 5 wrestlers were going to pay but nothing really happened to them. Sure, he put Waltman & Hall in a tag match but he's already done that before. I was little disappionted to see Rude do so little to the guys. Hopefully, you'll have more in store in the next few weeks. At this point, the Regal & Rude adminstration are coming off as all talk and no action.

Hall & Waltman v. Bulldog & Wright ended up being nothing more then filler. Nothing was progressed storyline wise other then putting Bulldog as one of Rude's boys. Of course, it's obvoius that Wright is getting the push and rub for being in such a match. I still haven't been able to warm up to Wright yet.

I'm pretty 'meh' on a Marty Jannetty push. Sort of sad to see Terry Funk being relegated to mid card jobber now. Maybe things will pick up when Cactus Jack comes back.

I'm always a fan of hyping upcoming shows and you've made Friday Mayhem look big with the World title match. I'm guessing, this will be the final blow-off between Undertaker and Kevin Nash. Hopefully, both men will move on to some new things. Maybe 'Taker's next opponent will be clear after Mayhem.

I didn't like seeing Chavo being jobbed out to Ruifino. I totally don't buy Ruifino as anything more then a lower midcard act. It sucks that the Cruiserweight champion needs to be jobbing to someone like that. At this point, WWF seems more intent on geting some pet projects over rather then helping anyone in the cruiserweight division.

Was this the plan for Billy Gunn all along? It really came off as a 'reset' on the Billy Gunn character. This video seemed to come out of nowhere and not flow with the previous character developments. Did you decide that you didn't like the previous direction thus totally changed it up? That is how this came off.

I also can't say I'm a fan of the total rip off of the Dean Douglas character. Dean only left at the end of '95 and it's '97 right now. Seems a little early to do a total copy of a previous gimmick. A poor choice in my decision but maybe the character will come into it's own soon. I'll give it a chance.

The six man came off as pretty thrown together. I liked seeing the Goldust and HHH stuff developed. D Lo getting the pinfall was excellent. I look forward to seeing this big Brown push that seems to be in the works. Are we seeing a character reset on Martel too? I'd hate to think that the last two months of development are just going to be scrapped. I obviously need to let this play out as it could still be a storyline.

Poor Taker seems to always lose overness when he interviews with Paul Bearer. That fat blob is so useless.

A nice segment to build to the cage match for next Raw. Raw next week will be huge. I'm looking forward to the big blow off between the two wrestlers. I think this match should get a PPv write up since the feud has been so big in this WWF.

Having a main event with one half of the tag team champions is probably a reason this show didn't have a big time feel. But it's good to see the tag champs getting some exposure in a big match atmosphere. It's nice to have Bret Hart be in the spotlight again after being pushed to the side for the last few months.

I am looking forward to the face to face for Bret and Michaels. I wouldn't be surprised if this match up leads to a HBK heel turn. I think, the heel turn would be a good move since there is a lot of big faces on top right now. WWF could use a fresh heel in the main event. Anyway, no matter where you go with this it should lead to a big time KOTR match up.

I'm also looking forward to the tournament starting up soon. Keep up all the hard work.

[Hewey]

SpiceDawg, Thanks for the comments. As for Rick Martel, No, It's not a reset. It's a part of his story. Just wait and see. As for Billy Gunn, I had a few other plans lined up for him as well. But I liked this one the best. As far as him being a Dean Douglas rip off, I'm hoping to change things up a bit with him.

Credit KillingsVSCena for the logo

Date: May 23, 1997

Location: Birmingham, Alabama

Friday Night Mayhem is coming off the heels of a huge Monday night. And after the wild Monday night we saw, It's only natural that the WWF has something huge going down tonight. Tonight, We're going to see the biggest main event in the history of Friday Night Mayhem take place. It'll be The Undertaker, The current WWF Champion, The greatest WWF Champion of all time, Defending the WWF Championship against the genetic wonder Kevin Nash. These men have had some amazing battles in the past, But they're looking to end the feud tonight. Which man will leave Birmingham with the WWF Championship around his waist? Or will The Undertaker continue his path of destruction and walk out with the WWF Championship around his waist? This is the biggest main event in the history of Friday Night Mayhem, It's a main event that you do not want to miss. Which man will leave as the World Wrestling Federation Champion?

The WWF European Champion, Alex Wright has laid down a open challenge tonight. Alex Wright says he'll put his WWF European Championship on the line against any American WWF Superstar. Who will accept the challenge from the great champion? Can anyone defeat Alex Wright for the WWF European Championship?

Steve Austin heads to Monday Night Raw to face Al Snow in a steel cage match for the title he lost this past Sunday night, The WWF Intercontinental Championship. Before Snow and Austin lock it up inside a steel cage, We'll be hearing from Austin tonight. What will the psychotic Austin have to say? Knowing Steve Austin, No one is safe.

Matches For Friday Night Mayhem

World Wrestling Federation European Championship

Alex Wright© Vs. ?

Alex Wright has laid down the challenge for any American tonight. Who will accept Alex Wright's challenge? Will Alex Wright be able to walk out with the title still around his waist? Wright has a big disadvantage here due to him not knowing whom he's going to be stepping into the ring with. Will a new WWF European Champion be crowned?

Triple Threat Tag Team Match

The Winners Will Get A WWF Tag Team Championship Match On Monday Night Raw

The Godwinns Vs. Born In The USA Vs. Brian Adams and Brian Lee

The winners of this match will go to Monday Night Raw to meet Benoit and Pillman for the WWF Tag Team Championship. Which tag team will score the win and leave as the number one contenders? This should be a great battle between three of the top teams in wrestling.

Rick Martel Vs. Yokozuna

It would seem like Rick Martel's loss to Bret Hart might have brought him back into reality. As this past Monday night we didn't see the arrogant attitude from Martel. Will he continue his new modest attitude here when he takes on a former two time WWF Champion? Can Yokozuna score the big win over Rick Martel? This is a match between two huge WWF superstars that you do not want to miss.

Sycho Sid Vs. Mark Henry

This is going to be a great battle between two big men. Sycho Sid is definitely not a happy man over losing his chance to become the WWF Champion this past Sunday night. And he's looking to take it out on anyone who stands in his way. But this won't be easy, As Mark Henry is one of the best young athletes in the history of the WWF. Will Mark Henry be able to defeat Sycho Sid tonight? Or will he take a powerbomb?

World Wrestling Federation Championship

Kevin Nash Vs. The Undertaker©

No doubt the biggest main event in the history of Friday Night Mayhem. Both these men have had a storied past. And it's time to end it tonight. Which one of these two WWF superstars will walk out with the title around his waist? Will we see Kevin Nash become a two time WWF Champion? Or will the greatest WWF Champion of all time, The Undertaker walk out with the title around his waist? This is the biggest main event in the history of Friday Night Mayhem, And it's a main event you do not want to miss.

[Hewey]

Credit KillingsVSCena for the logo

Channel: UPN

Time Slot: Prime Time

Date: May 23, 1997

Location: Birmingham, Alabama

Attendance: 8,017

Ticket Sales: $320,680

Announcers: Jim Ross 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 Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler are standing by. They are very excited and hype up tonight's big show.

Someone Stands Up For The USA

Here comes Alex Wright alongside his bodyguard, Joanie Laurer. The WWF European Champion gets some big heat from the crowd who chant "USA". Wright enters the ring while Laurer holds onto his WWF European Championship. Wright is handed a microphone and doesn't even bother to wait for the crowd to simmer down.

Alex Wright- I stand here before you people in Birmingham, Alabama the only man whom you Americans can look up to. (the crowd boos and chant "USA".) Your American heroes have grown tired and lets face it, They were never much of heroes. You people look up to the wrong people. Us Germans, We follow the right people and lead the way for the rest of the world to follow. Look at your heroes here in the World Wrestling Federation. Shawn Michaels, Al Snow, The Undertaker, Bret Hart, (each name gets a huge ovation from the crowd) Are all men whom you people love. But they don't really love you. They come out here each and every night and please you morons so you can give them your hard earned money. Money you people bust your backs for to get by. They're on top of the sales, But they don't represent you, The American people. Then again, Why would they want to represent a country like this? A country ruled by morons? A country run by hypocrites? Bret Hart is a Canadian who makes his money here in America. But when has he said anything nice about this country and it's people? The rest of them? All men who don't give a damn about you. They just want the money at the end of the day. Why? Because you Americans are morons and are easily fooled. ("USA" chant from the crowd) If I was you people, I'd look up to me and listen to what I'm saying. ("USA" chant from the crowd) Is that chant suppose to scare me? Is it suppose to make me shiver in my boots? It doesn't scare me. I am a German, I am fearless. And that's why I am laying down a open challenge for tonight. To any WWF superstar who wants a shot at my WWF European Championship. But there's a catch, You have to be a American to get a shot at the title. I want to embarrass and humiliate a American here tonight. I don't want to face a Canadian, A Mexican, A Japanese or whoever else we got from those third world countries. It has to be a American. And I................

Alex Wright's speech is interrupted by the star spangled banner playing to a big pop from the crowd. Out comes Goldust in a red, white and blue outfit alongside Marlena, Who's wearing a blue dress. Goldust's face is painted up in red, white and blue too. They enter the ring and Goldust is handed a microphone. Alex Wright looks at Goldust with disgust in his face.

Alex Wright- I asked for a American to come out here. Not some fruit cake.

Goldust- Fruit cake? Boy, Do you know who you're talking to me? I'm the heart of America, The heart of the American people, I am Goldust! And Alex Wright, As much as Marlena and I love Germany, Lemme tell you something, Germany doesn't come anywhere close to being as great as America is! (big pop from the crowd) And even though you've come out here and bashed my great country, I want to let you know that Marlena and I would still consider you for a part in our next movie.

Alex Wright- Listen up, I wouldn't do one of your sick perverted movies for anything in the world. I swear, People like you shouldn't be in a WWF ring. And then you wonder why you get the living hell beat out of you every time you're wrestling. If you acted like a real man, You wouldn't get your butt kicked all over TV every week. Not only are you a joke and a loser, But you go around with this w**** and hang around with that big nosed gargoyle, Hunter Hearst Helmsley. I..............

Goldust- (changing to a more serious tone) Hang on a minute there, Did you just insult the name of my best friend and partner, Hunter Hearst Helmsley? I know you didn't just do that, Because when some insults my best friend, They're gonna get their butt kicked big time!

Alex Wright- Do you think you scare me? You and that little tramp of yours better leave this ring before I get fed up with you and decide to beat you into becoming a real man. You Americans, I still don't get how you people can go around letting people like this freak run around. Don't you people have any shame? I............

Goldust- People like me? Look around here! This is America. The greatest country in the whole entire world! (big pop from the crowd) There's people like me running all around the country! There's a new legion of Goldust fans all over America. And all though I can be a bit flamboyant from time to time, Alex Wright, I am one hundred percent American man! More man than you infact!

Alex Wright- Don't lie to me Goldust. Everyone knows you're the biggest f.......

Goldust nails Wright with a huge right hand, Knocking down Wright before Wright can get the word out! The crowd goes nuts as Goldust pummels away on Wright! Laurer goes to nail Goldust, But Marlena jumps up onto her back! Laurer quickly grabs Marlena and tosses her down to the canvas! Goldust stands up and clotheslines Laurer out to the floor! Wright tries to cheap shot Goldust, But Goldust tosses Wright out to the floor!

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Joanie Laurer gained overness from this segment.

Goldust lost overness from this segment.

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

Goldust gained overness from this turn.

Marlena's turn was completed, and she is now a face.

Marlena gained overness from this turn.

World Wrestling Federation European Championship

Goldust with Marlena Vs. Alex Wright© with Joanie Laurer

Goldust is crazy over here with the crowd. Especially after this face turn. Lots of "Goldust" chants from the crowd. Alex Wright got some big heat as well. Goldust started off fighting Wright out on the floor and rammed Wright into the steel post and even slammed Wright on the floor! Laurer tried to get involved, But Goldust grabbed her and kissed her! Goldust came very, very close to winning the WWF European Championship. Alex Wright was able to take control of the match very briefly when he raked Goldust in the eyes, But he couldn't put away the former WWF Intercontinental Champion. Alex Wright tried to deliver his German suplex to Goldust several times, But Goldust kept countering. The ending of the match came when Goldust had Wright down and called for the Curtain Call. Laurer got up on the apron, But Marlena pulled her off! Laurer was ready to strike Marlena, But Goldust baseball slid Laurer right into the guardrail! The distraction allowed Wright to nail Goldust from behind. Wright went for the German suplex, But Goldust countered and delivered the Curtain Call to Wright! Goldust covered Wright, And just as the three count was going to be made, Laurer pulled referee Mike Sparks out to the floor and decked him! This caused a disqualification! Goldust wins the match, But not the title! Damn it to hell!

Laurer then entered the ring and floored Goldust with a clothesline! Marlena couldn't do anything since she knew if she tried to help Goldust, She'd get her butt kicked. Wright stood up Goldust and held him back. Laurer went to punch Goldust, But Goldust kicked her in the gut and elbowed Wright in the face! Goldust rammed Wright and Laurer head first and then double clotheslined both of them out to the floor! Marlena came into the ring and celebrated with Goldust while Wright took his title and headed to the back with Laurer. Hunter Hearst Helmsley was shown watching from the back, Shaking his head in disgust.

81, 85, 75 **1\2

The WWF European title has gained in image.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Triple Threat Tag Team Match

The Winners Will Get A WWF Tag Team Championship Match On Monday Night Raw

The Godwinns Vs. Born In The USA Vs. Brian Adams and Brian Lee

The winners will go to Monday Night Raw to challenge Benoit and Pillman for the titles. The crowd was mixed on who they wanted to win, With Adams and Lee getting the biggest pops out of the three teams. The Godwinns got a small pop, Despite the hype McMahon has been giving them since they returned to the ring. Three men started the match off with tags being allowed to anyone in the match. Each time looked like they were going to get the win a few times, But there was always someone to make the save. The match picked up when all six men got into the ring. The legal men were Phineous Godwinn, Brian Lee and Bart Gunn. It was a big scuffle in the ring with their partners ending up brawling out on the floor. Bart Gunn ran right over Lee with the Forearm Shot, But before he could cover, Henry Godwinn pulled him out to the floor! This left Phineous and Lee in the ring. Phineous dragged Lee up to his feet and delivered the Slop Drop to Lee! Phineous covered Lee and picked up the one, two, three to earn The Godwinns a shot at the champions this Monday night!

After the match ended, The Godwinns headed to the back celebrating their win while Adams came into the ring to check on his partner while Born In The USA headed to the back, Disappointed in their loss.

75, 76, 73 **

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Who Will Leave As The WWF Champion?

Friday Night Mayhem returns from the break with Kevin Nash making his way down to the ring. The crowd boos the man whom will fight for the WWF Championship as he walks down to the ring with a smirk on his face. The big man enters the ring and poses with pyro going off. Nash is then handed a microphone and doesn't even bother to wait for the crowd to simmer down.

Kevin Nash- Tonight is the night where I, Kevin Nash, The genetic wonder will once again become the WWF Champion. (the fans boo) Undertaker, The match is made. No interference allowed, Just the two of us, You and I in this ring. And the only reason you didn't lose the title on Sunday night was due to Sycho Sid being a moron. But guess what Sid? You're not champion either are you? That doesn't matter though. There's no Sid tonight. It's just the two of us Undertaker. And you will lose that WWF Championship tonight. It's time for Kevin Nash to wear that title. And after I become the new WWF Champion tonight, You will get no title shots. (the fans boo) Tonight, It's going to be two warriors fighting for the WWF Championship. And the best warrior is going to come out with the gold around his waist. And that's me. (the fans boo) I been running through the WWF for years now Undertaker. And there's one more man left for me to defeat. And that's you. Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, All men whom have been beaten by me. So have you, But this time it'll be for the WWF Championship. I'm going to leave my mark on you tonight deadman. And after I do become the new WWF Champion, I will hold the gold for a long, long time. (the fans boo) And with the Commissioner backing me up, I promise................

Kevin Nash is interrupted by the lights going off! The music of The Undertaker begins to play with the crowd going nuts. There's no Undertaker though, Instead, We hear his voice through out the arena.

The Undertaker- Kevin Nash, Tonight is the final night in our long storied rivalry. The once shining star that was your future is now a dismal light. Your soul, And your fate lies in the Reaper's hands. The night where our one on one confrontation finally comes is the night where the creatures of the night collect your soul. Tonight you step into the ring with me for the final time. Your greed is what's going to cost you much more than one match. It's time for we to finish this once and for all. Tonight after our match is done and over with, You will rest in peace.

The lights come back on where we see a casket on top of the stage! Kevin Nash stands in the ring and looks around before noticing the casket on top of the stage. Nash leaves the ring and starts walking up the steel stage. Nash makes his way to the casket and slowly opens it, Inside the casket, Is nothing! There's nothing there! Nash then shoves the casket off of the top of the stage! The crowd boos as Nash poses on top of the stage and does the title around the waist motion.

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Someone Is Looking Out For A Little Respect

We go to the office of the Commissioner where we see Rick Rude sitting on his leather couch while Regal is working on some papers. The door opens up and we see Yokozuna. Rude looks up and looks a bit confused.

Rick Rude- Regal?

William Regal- Yes sir?

Rick Rude- Who is this fat man who just came into my office uninvited? Is he a friend of yours?

William Regal- No. Commissioner, That's Yokozuna. A former two time WWF Champion. Also, A former two time WWF Tag Team Champion. From what I understand, He's one of the fans favorite WWF Superstars.

Rick Rude- Right. So, Mr. Yoko......... Whatever. What do you want? I'm a busy man. I can't be hearing complains about the doughnuts running out or whatever you want.

Yokozuna- What do I want? I want some respect. I'm a former two time WWF Champion damn it. When was the last time I wrestled on a Pay Per View? When was the last time I got a shot at the WWF Championship?

William Regal- Listen up sunshine, You just don't burst through the door of the Commissioner's office and demand respect. Respect is earned around here. I..........

Rick Rude- It's all right Regal. So, You want some respect tubby man? You want to go back to your glory days? You want to bring some pride back to Japan? Well, As I understand it, You got a match tonight with Rick Martel. I'll be watching this match. And if you impress me, Then maybe I'll give you a chance around here.

Yokozuna- Just make sure you watch what happens to Martel.

Yokozuna leaves the locker room and we're left with Rude and Regal.

William Regal- Sir, Why are we wasting our time with that fat moron? Certainly there's better talent for us to scout.

Rick Rude- Regal, That man has fire in his eyes. Who knows? Maybe he'll make a good allie for the administration.

77

Rick Rude lost overness from this segment.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Rick Martel Vs. Yokozuna

Bad match up here, But then again, No one can really make Yokozuna look good. Rick Martel, According to the announcers, Seemed to have gotten a ego check after losing to Bret Hart this past Sunday night. Martel didn't act cocky here and was all business. Rick Rude and William Regal were shown watching this one from the back with Regal taking notes on Yokozuna. Martel attacked Yokozuna from behind, But the former WWF Champion soon took control of Martel. Yokozuna nailed Martel with right hands and took Martel off of his feet. Yokozuna tossed Martel around the ring and avalanched Martel in the corner. Both Regal and Rude seemed impressed as Yokozuna pummeled Martel in the corner with fire in his eyes, Showing more motivation in this one match than he has in years. Yokozuna looked to have things won early after samoan dropping Martel, But Martel rolled out to the floor. Yokozuna went after Martel and destroyed Martel out on the floor, Sending Martel into the steel steps and then ramming Martel face first into the steel ring post, Busting Martel's nose wide open. Yokozuna took Martel back into the ring and delivered a huge belly to belly suplex to Martel. Yokozuna dragged Martel to the corner and called for the Bonzai Drop. Yokozuna got up on the second turnbuckle and went for the Bonzai Drop, But Martel moved out of the way and Yokozuna got nothing but canvas! Martel quickly followed up by delivering a bulldog off the ropes to Yokozuna! Martel hooked the legs, With his feet all over the ropes and got the three count!

Martel headed to the back, Now with the arrogant smile back on his face, Jumping up and down to celebrate his win. Yokozuna stood up and argued with the referee, But there's nothing he could do about his loss. Rude and Regal were again shown watching, With Regal laughing and calling Yokozuna a moron, But Rude seemed to be impressed with the big man.

68, 71, 64 *

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Steve Austin Snaps

Steve Austin comes down to the ring as we return from the commercial break. The former WWF Intercontinental Champion has a psychotic look in his eyes as he enters the ring. Austin poses on the turnbuckles, Staring at Jim Ross when he poses on the last turnbuckle.

Steve Austin- I got the feeling that everyone is laughing at me behind my back. I've seen the way everyone in the back looks at me. They laugh at me. They laugh due to me being beaten by Al Snow. They think I've gone soft. They think Al Snow is going to whip my ass this Monday night inside the steel cage. (big pop from the crowd who start chanting for Snow) Al Snow, This Monday night, When they drop that steel cage down, It's going to be your worst nightmare my friend. You're going to be locked inside a cage with a wild animal. And remember this Al, I'm most deadly when I'm cornered. You're going to find out why your win over me was a fluke. I'm ready to strike on you Al Snow. I'm going to be running right over you this Monday night and take back what's rightfully mine. The WWF Intercontinental Championship belongs to me. And I'm going to beat you until you stop breathing to take back my title. But what can I do to those people who don't believe me? What can I do to make sure everyone knows "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is gonna beat Al Snow up? No one believes me when I say I'm going to defeat Al Snow. Maybe I need to prove my point? But to who? I know there's one person that was happy when I lost my title. That little fat Oklahoma bastard over there, Jim Ross. (we get a shot of JR, who appears to be a bit nervous) What's the matter Jim? Can't talk trash about my good name when I'm here? Why are you so nervous? Do you think I'm gonna hurt you? Are you scared? Can you breathe? Do you wanna make a run for it? Jim, You laughed when I lost this Sunday. You cheered for Al Snow when he beat me. What's wrong with Stone Cold? Do you think I'm heartless? I've heard you call me a heartless bastard before. Jim Ross, I think we'll need to have a little chat.

Austin leaves the ring and goes over to the announce position. He gets face to face with Jim Ross. Austin motions for Ross to leave the table before he gets hurt. Ross does so and enters the ring at the orders of Austin. Austin goes into the ring while Lawler says he can't help Ross if something happens due to being injured.

Steve Austin- Are you scared? (Ross tries to say something) I can't hear ya. Are ya scared Jim? Are you afraid of what I'm going to do? According to you, I'm psychotic. Is that what you think? Jim, Do you think I need mental help? Do you want to see Steve Austin in a psychiatric facility bouncing off the walls? (Ross tries to say something) Why don't you like me? Because I turned my back on Al Snow? Is that why? Jim, Don't you know it's not fair to pick sides? How can you do your job when you pick sides? So, I've come to a conclusion. I wanna spare you. But according to you, I'm just a bit off balanced. And you might be right. Maybe I do like causing violence. And Jim, When I see you, All I see is red. And what can I do about it? Except............

Austin nails Jim Ross with a right hand! Ross goes down to the canvas and Austin mounts him! Austin starts nailing Ross with right hands! This is sick! Austin pummels away Jim Ross! Austin then grabs Ross and tosses Ross into the corner. Austin begins to stomp a mud hole on Jim Ross! But then, Al Snow comes running down from the back! Austin goes after Snow, But eats a super kick right to the face! Snow goes over to Ross and rolls Ross out of the ring, But he doesn't see Austin behind him! Snow turns around and Austin kicks him in the midsection! Stone Cold Stunner to Al Snow! Austin takes off his belt and starts to whip Snow! Austin wears out Snow by whipping him with his belt! Austin then starts to choke Snow with the belt, Like he did a few weeks ago! Officials come down from the back and pull Austin off of Snow. We go to a commercial break with Austin being held back while Snow was getting checked on. Jim Ross made it back to the announce table with some damage done.

92

Steve Austin gained overness from this segment.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Sycho Sid with Dawn Marie Vs. Mark Henry

Holy crap! Sycho Sid has been requesting matches with Mark Henry for awhile now, And I guess due to Sid not being on Monday Night Raw after the huge PPV, The WWF decided to please him by booking this. I doubt anyone knew either men would put on a great match like this. The crowd was into everything these two men. Even though it was mostly brawling. But it came off real well. Mark Henry and Sid started off beating the piss out of each other and ended up out on the floor. Both men traded blows with Henry tossing Sid out into the crowd! But Sid fought back and came off the guardrail with a clothesline to Henry! Referee Monty Davidson allowed Sid to cheat his ass off, First, Sid smacked Henry with the ring bell and then tried to use a steel chair on Henry, But Henry punched it right into Sid's face! When Henry then tried to nail Sycho Sid with the steel chair, Davidson took it away from Henry! That didn't matter though, As the world's strongest man slammed Sid out on the floor! Dawn Marie tried to get involved, But Henry scared her off! They went back into the ring where Henry kept coming closer and closer to putting away Sycho Sid. Mark Henry caught Sid with three clotheslines and called for the world's strongest slam. Henry went to lift Sid up, But Sid nailed Henry with a low blow! Sid then grabbed Henry by the throat and delivered a big Choke Slam to Henry! Sid covered Henry, But Henry kicked out at two! Sid then lifted Henry up and delivered another Choke Slam, This time getting the win.

Sycho Sid tried to assault Henry after the match and lifted Henry up. Sycho Sid stupidly tried to powerbomb Henry, But Henry countered and back dropped Sid! Henry then clotheslined Sid! Henry grabbed Sid and send Sid into the corner and followed up with a big avalanche to Sid! Before Henry could do anymore damage to Sid, Dawn Marie pulled Sid out of the ring! Henry was about to go after Sid, But referee Monty Davidson got in front of Henry! Henry responded by grabbing Davidson and slamming Davidson down to the canvas! Henry then grabbed Davidson and tossed Davidson out to the floor! The crowd cheered Henry on as he posed. JR called the match, Even after getting roughed up by Austin earlier.

83, 85, 80 ***

Interview with Bret Hart

We cut to the backstage interview area where Marissa Mazzola is standing by with Bret "The Hitman" Hart.

Marissa Mazzola- I am standing by with Bret "The Hitman" Hart. And Hitman, This past Monday night after a victory, You laid down the challenge for the King Of The Ring. The King Of The Ring will be on June 22nd, From Providence, Rhode Island. And Bret Hart, Why did you lay down the challenge for Shawn Michaels?

Bret Hart- Why? It's quite simple. Shawn Michaels has been running his mouth for over one year. Ever since his fluke win over me at Wrestlemania 12 he's been running his mouth., Talking about how great he is and how great his win over me was. Yeah, He did defeat me for my title. But that was then. Did he ever give me a chance to get back my title? Of course not. Because he knew if he would get in the ring with me, He'd lose. Shawn Michaels knew that if the rematch for the title ever happened, That I would defeat him and get back my title. I spent all of last year feuding with guys like Vader, Jeff Jarrett, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Scott Steiner and others while Shawn Michaels gave all of the men whom I defeated a title shot. Did he ever grant me my rematch? No, Because Shawn Michaels was scared I'd prove his Wrestlemania win was a fluke. Shawn Michaels was so worried that he'd rather have lost to the title to anyone but me. It's time for Hart versus Michaels part two to happen.

Marissa Mazzola- Shawn Michaels will be on Monday Night Raw this week when the WWF invades Atlanta. Do you think he will accept your challenge?

Bret Hart- If he's man enough then he will. I'm sure he'll find some excuses for not wanting to face me, But what will his precious Kliq think if he doesn't accept my challenge? Will he really want to look bad in front of the Kliq? Shawn's ego won't allow him to look bad in front of his fans. Shawn Michaels will accept my challenge. Shawn wants to beat me again, But not as much as I want to beat him and shut his mouth up. Shawn Michaels, I'll be waiting for you this Monday night. Lets give these fans something to remember at the King Of The Ring. Lets give them Hart versus Michaels two. And let me give you a true wrestling lesson. Wrestlemania was a night of luck for you. Granted, You put on a amazing performance, But you got the lucky win. Do you think it will happen at the King Of The Ring? Shawn Michaels, I know you'll accept my challenge for the King Of The Ring. And when we step into the ring on June 22nd, You will find out why I am 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.

Marissa Mazzola- Thank you Bret. Fans, Will Shawn Michaels accept Bret's challenge this Monday night? What will happen when both men get face to face when the WWF invades Atlanta? Right now, Kevin Kelly is standing by with some news.

84

Sunny Is Looking For The Next Big Thing

Kevin Kelly is standing by with Sunny on the Friday Night Mayhem stage. The male members of the audience give Sunny a big pop.

Kevin Kelly- Sunny, You asked for this interview time. What's on your mind?

Sunny- Asked? Kevin Kelly, I shouldn't be asking for interview time. I'm Sunny. Everyone loves me, (big pop from the crowd) Everyone should be begging to interview me. And what's on my mind? It's simple. It's time for Sunny to manage someone again. Things haven't worked out well for me with some of the losers in the World Wrestling Federation. I'm scouting the WWF for the next big thing. For the next big talent to make a mark in the WWF. So, I'm going to be scouting the WWF and watching the matches to see who the next man to be lucky enough to be managed by me will be. There's already I few names I have thought of, But you'll just have to wait and see who'll be managed to the top of the WWF by yours truly. Boys, Let the games begin.

Kevin Kelly- There you have it, Sunny is looking for someone to take to the top of the WWF. Who will it be? Fans, Stick around, Friday Night Mayhem will return after the commercial break.

84

COMMERCIAL BREAK

WWF Slam Of The Week- Luigi Alfredo Rufino takes Chavo Guerrero on his trip to New Jersey. (Monday Night Raw 5/19/97)

World Wrestling Federation Championship

The Undertaker© with Paul Bearer Vs. Kevin Nash

The rumors are that the WWF gave away this match on free TV to try to get the ratings back up. The WWF has been losing steam since March Pretty darn good main event between these two hosses. But surprisingly, Sid versus Henry was better. This one went for around fifteen minutes with both men taking it to the outside. Rude and Regal were shown watching this one from the back. Nash and The Undertaker started off trading blows out on the floor after both men spilled over the top rope. Undertaker was as aggressive as ever, Nailing Nash with quick right hands and ramming Nash head first into the steel steps and post. They brawled up to the steel stage where Kevin Nash countered a choke slam attempt for The Undertaker and delivered a big side suplex to The Undertaker on top of the stage. They brawled all over the ringside area and even into the crowd where The Undertaker grabbed Nash and rammed a fans cup right into Nash's head! They went into the ring where Nash got the control of the match with a big sidewalk slam. Nash dominated The Undertaker like no other man before him, Ramming his knees into Undertaker's midsection in the corner and using forearm shots to the face of the dead man. Kevin Nash came very close to putting away The Undertaker, And ended up delivering a huge boot to the face of the champion. Nash lifted Undertaker up and went for the Jackknife, But Undertaker countered and back dropped Nash! Undertaker made the big comeback, And came off the top rope with a flying clothesline to Nash. The Undertaker looked like the win was in his hands and went to choke slam Nash, But Nash countered with a rake to the eyes of The Undertaker. Kevin Nash then again went for the Jackknife, But Undertaker once again back dropped Nash! When Nash stood up, The Undertaker grabbed him by the throat and delivered a huge choke slam to Nash! Nash then slowly stood up and The Undertaker scooped him up and delivered the Tombstone! Undertaker did the darkness pin and scored the one, two, three!

Paul Bearer came into the ring with the WWF Championship and handed it to The Undertaker. Kevin Nash was helped to the back while The Undertaker celebrated his title defense. Paul Bearer held the urn high in the air while Undertaker did his kneeling pose. Friday Night Mayhem went off the air with Jim Ross saying that The Undertaker is unstoppable.

88, 94, 75 **3\4

Overall Rating- 81

TV Rating- 7.26

Notes

"Scott Hall would be a great opponent for me, how about putting us together in some matches?" -British Bulldog

"The Undertaker and Kevin Nash didn't 'click' in their match, maybe due to their mismatched skills causing their styles not to gel?" -Pat Patterson

"Alex Wright and me don't really click. How about booking me against someone like Billy Gunn? I think our styles would really work well together." -Goldust

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

Edited November 3, 2005 by Baby Hewey

[SpiceDawg]

I can definitely sense a shift into new storylines for the upcoming summer months. Many of the current programs are wrapping up and several new storylines are beginning. All in all, it leads to a very busy feeling Mayhem as it felt like lots was happening. I'm definitely intrigued with where some of the directions will be going over the next few weeks leading to KOTR.

Wow, that Goldust turn seemed really sudden. What happend to the D'Lo & Wright feud that seemed to be starting up? Where did Goldust's sudden patriotism come from? I'm fine with a Goldust turn and assume it was coming but this just seemed a little forced. Though admittedly, I'm looking forward to how HHH responds to Goldust's face turn and standing up for the fans. It does look like the Wright match was a one shot deal. I still feel the face turn could have been held off for a few weeks and happend involving Hunter rather then someone out of the blue. Too late and will be interested to see the relationship between a face and a heel for a few weeks until the inevitable beat down by HHH.

My fears seem to becoming a reality as the Godwinns now have their two on two title shot. I fear they've got the titles come Monday. Hopefully, it'll be a short reign after Vince realizes they're a flop.

Hmmmm. . . a Yokozuna push? I'm not a huge Yoko fan and his match quality will continue to be subpar. I have to say it doesn't make sense to job someone the size of Yokozuna. He is fairly over with the fans. Though it doesn't make much sense to job him right after a supposed push is in the works. I do think he would make a good enforcer/bodyguard for Rude.

Martel is back to being arrogant, just like that? I'm assuming there has to be more of a story then just that. I'll patiently wait.

The Austin/Snow angle was excellent. I'll miss these two not feuding with each other. It's been a staple over the last few game time months. The beating of JR was cool because it would have been cutting edge back then. Up to this point, not too many face announcers received a brutal beating. Though I don't think JR should have returned to the announce table. It really undersold the beat down that he was able to continue the rest of the show after being puched by Austin. Oh well. The cage match should be an excellent blow off.

Wow, I'm shocked with the match rating that Sid & Henry received. Didn't think the lugs had it in them. Are their stats overly high???

Are we looking at a Henry v. Sid program??? I definitely didn't see that coming. You're beginning to try to push some of your mid card lugs in Henry & Yoko which isn't a bad thing. WWF would definitely be giving the big guys a chance after chance to get over. The true challenge is if you can turn Henry into a bigger star then the real WWF could.

I'm sensing a definite heel turn coming from the Hart & Michaels match. Right now, my impression is that it will be Michaels. That allows Cactus to come back and take credit for turning him to the dark side. Either way, Hart v. Michaels should be a decent program.

No clue who Sunny has lined up but I'm assuming it has to be a face. Afterall, why would you have turned her a few months back? Maybe Rocky Mavia?

The Undertaker v. Nash blow off came off exactly how I suspected. 'Taker pinned Nash clean right in the middle. It's now time for the Genetic Wonder to move on to something fresh. Maybe he'll mouth off to Rude and have Yoko sicked on him? I originally thought Sid but now, I'm not sure if this Henry match was the start of something. Though it could end up being Sid and Henry in a quick Raw blow off match and then Sid moves back into problems with Nash. As for Undertaker, I'm still totally clueless as to who his next challenger will be.

Definitely lots of new stories have been started up. It should be an interesting next while in this diary. Keep up all the great work.

[Hewey]

Spicedawg, The reason I had JR sit at the table was due to me wanting him to sell the attack for the rest of the night. Since it wasn't something too big. All he did was get a few right hands. Plus, I thought it'd be berrer to hype up Austin's psychotic streak by having Lawler poke fun at JR for getting beat down and JR having to sell it. Hope that makes sense.

Credit Kempay for the logo

Channel: USA Network

Time Slot: Late Evening

Date: May 24, 1997

Location: Birmingham, Alabama

Attendance: 7,521

Ticket Sales: $300,840

Announcers: Jonathan Coachman 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 Jonathan Coachman and Todd Pettengill are standing by. They are very excited and hype up tonight's big show.

Hakushi and Taka Michinoku Vs. X-Treme Daredevils

X-Treme Daredevils are Shane Helms and Shannon Moore from NWACI. They're working on a open contract right now. Moore and Helms will work a few shows and then be sent back to NWACI. No one really recognized Helms and Moore since NWACI only runs in Canada with no TV shows, And only one monthly event. Both men wore red and white though......... The action was quick here. Lost of high spots by all four men, But the crowd didn't really seem to care. The ending came when all four men were in the ring. Shannon Moore went to super kick Taka, But Hakushi shoved Taka out of the way, Only to get super kicked by one half of the NWACI Tag Team Champions. Taka quickly drop kicked Moore to the outside, But got nailed from behind by Helms. Helms delivered his Nightmare On Helms Street maneuver to Taka, But didn't go for the cover. He lifted Taka up and went for a insane looking maneuver (vertebreaker), But Hakushi had recovered in time to super kick Helms, Allowing Taka to get a pinning predicament on Helms for the three.

55, 43, 82 **

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Detective Arnold Jelly Vs. Hobo Jack

Horrible, Horrible, Horrible match up. The poor crowd were tortured for about six minutes of "action" between Hobo Jack and Jelly. The announcers didn't even bother to pay attention with this one, And talked about Shawn Michaels' big return this Monday night. Jelly picks up the win with a badly executed roll up. After the match ended, Hobo Jack nailed referee Jack Doan and tried to steal his wallet, But Jelly "ran" in for the save.

44, 45, 53 DUD

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Hollywood Holly with Chris Kanyon Vs. Adam Copeland

Hollywood Holly and Adam Copeland met for the first time ever, And it was a decent bout. Copeland did what many never do, And that is attack Kanyon before he had a chance to interfere. He first tossed Hollywood out to the floor and then dove over the ropes onto the "injured" Kanyon on the outside. Copeland beat on Kanyon on the floor and tossed Kanyon right into the announcers. Copeland and Hollywood had a good back and fourth match with Copeland looking like he'd pull off the upset several times. In the end, Kanyon somehow recovered, And as Copeland was coming off the ropes, He tried Copeland. This allowed Hollywood to score with a big drop kick to Copeland to pick up the win. After the match ended, Kanyon and Hollywood started to put the boots to Copeland, But Christian Cage ran in for the save.

63, 70, 73 *3/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

World Wrestling Federation Light Heavyweight Championship

Chavo Guerrero© Vs. Christian Cage

We were shown footage of the Suicide Blonds chasing Hollywood and Kanyon to the back. Cage was already in the ring as Chavo made his entrance. This one was one of the best matches for the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship that has taken place in quite sometime. All though the crowd seemed quiet for some of it, Cage and Guerrero went all out. Christian Cage looks like he's going to be joining the Light Heavyweight division after this kick ass bout. Both men traded near falls and reversals early on, Ending with Christian tossing Chavo out to the floor and then jumping off the middle ropes onto Guerrero on the outside. Christian looked like he was going to pick up the win quite a few number of times, But in the end, Both men were up on the top turnbuckle. Chavo Guerrero busted out a move he'd only done once, And that was to Sean Waltman, A brainbuster right off the top turnbuckle! Chavo then dragged Cage to the center of the ring and went up top. Chavo came off the top with the Frog Splash to pick up the win. After the match ended, Chavo helped Cage up to his feet and both men shook hands.

73, 65, 100 ****1\4

The WWF Light Heavyweight title has gained in image.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

John Bradshaw Vs. Brian Christopher

Christopher and Bradshaw had a pretty good match up that the crowd got into was it went on. The big Texan started off dominating Christopher, Tossing him around the ring and whooping his ass. Christopher used his brains here, As he started to work over Bradshaw's legs. Christopher kept the big hoss down and worked over Bradshaw's legs, Finishing off by applying a figure four on Bradshaw. Christopher kept the hold on Bradshaw for quite sometime until Bradshaw fought out of it. Bradshaw made the big comeback and finished Christopher off with a huge lariat for the win.

60, 65, 70 *1\2

COMMERCIAL BREAK

WWF Slam Of The Week- Sycho Sid choke slams Mark Henry to pick up the win in a amazing bout! (Friday Night Mayhem 5/23/97)

Scott Hall, Sean Waltman and Vader Vs. Duke Droese, Simon Diamond and Johnny Swinger with Dawn Marie

Hot crowd for the RSN main event tonight. Seems like RSN main events are getting longer, As this one was around ten minutes long. The announcers kept talking about how the money mine had the advantage due to the problems between the face team and wondered if Hall and Waltman would be able to work together with Vader. Since his face turn, Vader has been on fire. The big man looked great out there and the crowd was into everything he and Hall, Waltman did. Vader tossed around the members of the money mine, Looking like a true monster in the process. The money mine isolated Sean Waltman and gave him a extended beating. Sean Waltman took a nasty bump into the steel ring post when Diamond and Swinger tossed him into the post head first! The match picked up when Hall got the hot tag. He entered the ring and cleaned house. Vader and Waltman then came in and all six men brawled. Scott Hall picked up the win for his team by finishing off Swinger with the Outsider's Edge. RAW Saturday Night went off the air with Scott Hall, Sean Waltman and Vader in the ring celebrating their win while the money mine headed to the back.

70, 75, 81 **3/4

Overall Rating- 52

TV Rating- 2.73

Competition

Saturday Night

TV Rating- 1.98

Attendance- 6,508

Ticket Sales- $260,320

Hardcore TV

TV Rating- 2.98

Attendance- 2,007

Ticket Sales- $60,210

WCW Slamboree

Pay Per View Buyrate- 1.37

Attendance- 14,940

Ticket Sales- $896,400

Pay Per View Revenue- $3,425,000

NWACI Honor

Attendance- 141

Ticket Sales- $2,820

Notes

"Here is my weekly report on our battle with WCW. 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'd like to request a match or two with Steve Austin. I'm pretty sure we could do some good work together." -The Undertaker

"Scott Hall would be a great opponent for me, how about putting us together in some matches?" -Hunter Hearst Helmsley

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

"I think i should be higher up the card." -Adam Copeland

[SpiceDawg]

First off, it was a pretty good RSN. It was good to see some names that I haven't seen around in a while. You set yourself up for some mini-programs if you want to take advantage of that.

Hakushi & Taka as a team is pretty cool. Maybe Helms & Moore will earn themselves a contract after such a good match? WWF could defintiely use a few more light heavies at this point. I'm sure WWF would love to have some Americans to fill out the roster.

I hate Jelly and hope he is banned to RSN forever.

Good to see Hollywood and Kanyon again. I love those two together. It's funny because I really never liked Holly in real life. I'm fan of this Holly. He put on a really decent match with Copeland. Maybe just maybe this could be a set up for Hollywood/Kanyon v. Suicide Blondes? Isn't it about time to get Kanyon wrestling again?

Another great Lightheavyweight title but I wished it got defended on more then just RSN. Especially since it seems Chavo is jobbing anytime he isn't on RSN. I really hope that fabled LH push starts to become real. Though the real WWF has promised to push the LH since '97 too and look where they are with that.

I think, Bradshaw is ready for a push again. He is a hoss afterall. I think. Christopher could be a very decent top LH heel to compete with Chavo.

Decent main event. A huge main event for RSN standards. I think the team of Vader, Hall and Waltman has tons of potential. 3 guys who don't trust each other but join in order to fight off who Rude sends after them. It's sort of sad to see how far Money Mine has dropped down the pecking order. I see them pretty solid as lower midcarders now. Sid doesn't even seem to attached to any of them anymore other then being managed by Dawn Marie.

Okay, my KOTR predictions

First Round:

Waltman over Kama -- Waltman is a solid upper carder and Kama is not much more then a jobber. Waltman will easily go into the next round

Droese over Henry -- This will be the first 'upset' of the tourney as Droese will win after Sid's interference. It will be a much need victory for a Money Mine person who isn't Sid.

D Lo beats Yoko - D Lo is my early pick to win KOTR thus he needs to go past Yoko. I think, Yoko will almost have the victory but D Lo will just sneak by him.

Wright upsets Shamrock - This will be the second big surprise of the first round. Wright is one of your 'projects' and I can't see him losing the first round. I'd almost have him win this tournament except that I'm convinced this is D Lo's to win.

HHH beat Goldust - HHH will cheat to defeat Goldust and it will break the poor guys heart. He'll still be rooting for Hunter to win the thing.

Chavo defeats Hollywod - I'm only predicting Chavo here so HHH has a face to wrestle

Jerry Lawler beat Marty Jannetty - This one is a toss up since neither guy seems to be majoy players at this point. I'm changing my original vote to now Lawler going over Jannetty even if it doesn't seem right for a Commentator to beat a full time wrestler.

Snow beat Mero - I originally thought Mero would win here but the farther I went through the rounds the more I realize how much star power lacks in the bottom half if both HHH and Snow go early. Thus I've changed both matches so that the semis can have some bigger names.

Second Round:

Waltman will beat Droese mainly because Waltman is a big player.

D'Lo will pin Wright which in what I personally find the hardest to predict as both are my favourites for the finals due to their current super pushes. D'Lo wins and Wright defends his title at the PPV.

HHH beat Chavo - Thus a gimmick can start up where HHH starts claiming he will be a two time KOTR winner.

Snow beat Lawler - This allows for the bigger star power match at the PPV between Snow and HHH. Lawler definitely isn't going any farther then the second round.

Semifainals:

D'Lo beat Waltman - This will allow for D'Lo to get a major rub by pinning one of the bigger names in WWF right now. It shouldn't hurt Waltman too much to take a loss against D'Lo.

HHH beat Snow - This allows for HHH to pursue Snow for the IC title after KOTR is done. I wouldn't be surprise if HHH wins then too to set up HHH v. Goldust for the title at Summerslam. Now I am getting way ahead of myself.

Finals:

D'Lo beat HHH - I have a nagging feeling that Wright may be the person that should be in the finals. But for now, I'm sticking with D'Lo getting the super push. As he gets to pin two Clique member in one night and get a really huge rub. It would be nice passing of the torch having the previous year winner being defeated by the new king in the finals.

Edited November 4, 2005 by SpiceDawg

[Jam]

Sean Waltman D. Kama Mustafa - Kama should not defeat Waltman with the momentum Waltman has hain

Duke Droese D. Mark Henry - Sid will cost Henry the match

Yokozuna D. D'Lo Brown - I sense Rick Rude costing D'Lo the match

Ken Shamrock D. Alex Wright - Shamrock will win via DQ, maybe setting up a future feud

Hunter Hearst Helmsley D. Goldust - I can't work out how this will go, with Goldusts recent turn, but I think a heel win would work better at this stage

Chavo Guerrero D. Hollywood Holly - Chavo needs the win more, and it will set up a heel/face match in the next round

Marty Jannety D. Jerry Lawler - Lawler can no way be put over Marty at the minute

Marc Mero D. Al Snow - Perhaps the toughest to call, but I see Meros new love interest giving him the win

Second Round

Sean Waltman D. Duke Droese - Waltman will probably win from some bodged interference by someone

Yokozuna D. Ken Shamrock - I can see Regal or Rude helping Yokozuna, or Wright getting revenge on Shamrock

Hunter Hearst Helmsley D. Chavo Guerrero - I think Goldust will help Helmsley through until he realised Helmsley has done him wrong somewhere (Similar to Benoit/Booker on SD recently)

Marty Jannety D. Marc Mero - Mero/Helmsley won't work at the PPV as it needs to be face vs heel in the semis

Semi Finals

Sean Waltman D. Yokozuna - Waltmans going to win it

Hunter Hearst Helmsley D. Marty Jannety

Final

Sean Waltman D. Hunter Hearst Helmsley - Goldust will get revenge on Helmsley