World Wrestling Federation 1996

[Sam_Van_619]

Great PPV, man.

The opening triple threat match was good, I'm glad that Snow got the win.

I like Hakushi, so I'm glad he got the title. I also like Chavo, and hope that this feud with Finney doesn't lose him any momentum. I really can't imagine Justin Credible on a skateboard, though!

I instantly love the Francis Cloutier character. I hope to read plenty more segments involving him.

Yay! Simon Diamond push. I liked that match.

I'm not a fan of face Bradshaw, but that's probably because I'm so used to todays cocky JBL character.

Excellent tag title match. Like the Bradshaw character, I'd like to see Cage and Copeland as heels.

The ten-man tag was awesome! I really liked the ending, and hope an Austin/HBK feud is on the cards.

I was hoping for a Rick Martel victory in the main event, but Undertaker winning was still OK. I'm presuming that Bret Hart will be the next to challenge for the title. Whatever happens, it was an excellent show which will no doubt keep me reading this diary.

[Hailtothechimp]

Decent PPV. Not one of my favorites, but than again, the next one should be great.

The Triple Threat was good. I knew Snow would win that one, but something tells me he won't have it for another month.

CHAVO LOSE? CHIMP NO UNDERSTAND???!?!?! I am all for Credible on a skateboard though.

Francis Cloutier has got to be one of the weirdest wrestling names I think I have ever heard. But, this could lead to a fine push for him/Goldust.

1. Diamond is great and all, but him in the Adminstartion just dosen't fit for me. Maybe because I wished you should have done something more with the Money Mine, but with the Adminstartion around, I can understand why.

2. D'lo with the win makes me all smiles.

Bradshaw and Wright... I am not much into this one, so I'll keep quiet about this one.

Tag Team Titles on Benoit and Pillman makes me happy, and I hope they keep em for a bit longer. Suicide Blondes still aren't ready for a run with them yet.

The 10 Man, well, I am all for HBK vs. Stone Cold, they make good stuff together. Bret Hart going for the belt makes me happy as well, as he will be the one that takes the strap off of The Deadman... him or Jacobs.

Taker vs. Martel... was a squash in my head. Taker runs threw him, and Martel can go on and help Mavia get pushed to the IC Title.

[marc]

who plays francis cloutier

[Hajjhowe]

- July 13, 1997

- LIVE from WWF Bizzaro World (Canada)

- Your announcers are Dok Hendrix (?) and Vince McMahon

- Show opens up with Vince and Dok ripping apart Sid for leaving. I like it, although the fans booing him would have been nice.

- World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championship. Al Snow© Vs. Hollywood Holly W/Chris Kanyon Vs. "Party Boy" Marty Jannetty. The crowd REALLY loves Party Boy here, and I can't blame them. I mean, what's not to love? It's his on eyear anniversary! Hollywood doesn't get as much heel heat as he should for a guy with his push and Snow is above working with these two in my opinion. Anyways, it's a decent bout with all three guys getting signature spots in. The double Party Boy Dance was a good spot. Al Snow gets the win over Marty, who not too suprisingly jobs. Holly and Snow could be a good one on one match, and Al could really help elevate him.

- World Wrestling Federation Light Heavyweight Championship. Chavo Guerrero© Vs. Hakushi. Hakushi shows how EVIL he is by wearing black to the ring before wowing the fans with his black mist. I'm impressed. This was a pretty big dissapointment, considering the caliber of both workers you just exspect more. The crowd was weak as the LW division looks bad here. It seems Aldo Montoya on a skateboard can't even get them going, and we have a title switch. Well, he deserves a run after having a year missed because of Albert.

- We get a odd little segment witht he debut of Francis Cloutier, who should get booed in Alberta just fo rhaving such a french name. He basically sucks up to Regal and promises he can get rid of Kevin Nash. HA! GOOD LUCK JUNIOR! I can't put my finger on it, but Cloutier is familiar. He's surely someone from USPW with this gimmick.

- Ken Shamrock Vs. D'Lo Brown. Special Guest Referee: Simon Diamond. The award for anti-climatic special guest referee goes too... SIMON DIAMOND! Now I understand Diamond is a solid worker, and with Swinger sliding into the LW division and Duke sliding into the Betty Ford clinic, I suppose they want to reward Simon here. Personally, I think he could end up lost in the Administration shuffle like Yokozuna. As for the match, it's a great one with the cooky "I'M REF AND I SEZ I WIN" finish. At least D'Lo sort of went over.

- World Wrestling Federation European Championship. Alex Wright© Vs. John Bradshaw. Well the crowd not too suprisingly booed Bradshaw. Apparently being pro USA doesn't go over well in Canada. Wright is your default face and away they go. We get the typical big man beats around the heel, heel cheats match but to be fair both men put it together with mild sucess. If they ever have a hardcore rules match, perhaps Bradshaw's weakness's could be hidden better. Ends on a countout as Bradshaw will surely get a rematch down the line.

- World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championship. Chris Benoit and Brian Pillman© Vs. Suicide Blonds. This was certainly the fans favourite match (And not just because it had three Canadians!) as all four guys went all out here. Cage & Copeland are obviously great talents and you would like to believe this solid performance will keep them out of the RSN happy fun show for awhile. Not that there is anything wrong with RSN. Well except for Kama. The champs go over but a rematch could definitly occur.

- 10 Men Tag Team Elimination Match. The Winning Team Will Each Be Awarded One Favor By The Administration. Team Clique + Vader: Shawn Michaels, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Sean Waltman and Vader Vs. Team Administration Without Any Actual Administration Members: Bret Hart, British Bulldog, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Goldust. Why wasn't an actual member of Rude's team added in here? Anyways Goldust is out first, but looks good doing it as he tries to kill Big Sexy. CLoutier is accused of being in Dustin's ear. Hall is out next, and how the might have fallen. Remember when he was world champion? Well not he's KICK WHAM PEDIGREE! The little engine that could soon joins Hall as he makes the fake cover before getting KICK WHAM STUNNER and perhaps I should have named the other team KICK WHAM INSERT FINISHER HERE. Live and learn. Oh, and Waltman deserved to go this early. Bulldog is finally gone and the crowd almost cheer it. They really don't like him, even in Canada. On the same team as BRET HART. Personally, I hope he gets released. Vader is finally dumped, but kept strong since it took two chair shots to take him out. Hopefully he can find a nice feud. HBK gets ready for his SUPERMAN COMEBACK as Nash takes the dive thanks to more chair play. Creative Control much? At the very least Austin gets the pin. Triple H is the next out as his buddy HBK gets the babyface inside cradle out of nowhere to make a slightly less one sided affair. Austin kills HBK somemore, but he ends up having hilarious heeel mishaps before eating steel and boot. Well HBK is finally subdued by everyone and their mother as the heels thank GOD get the win here. Hopefully their wishes don't dissapoint.

- IT'S THE TODD! I wonder if he went to Pepperdine? Anyways, he says he is going to get his boys from Malibu to take out Vince and Ross. Hey, that wouldn't be a bad idea for a debuting tag team. Todd gets pretty good heat from the fans, he could easily transfer that over to debuting guys. Anyways, this segment isn't about Todd. Instead it's about Ahmed Johnson, make the return nobody wanted to see! Apparently he would rather kill Rick Rude than Alex Wright. He smahses upt he office (And poor Todd) but once again fails as he is hauled off by security. I prefer D'Lo vs. the man to this clown.

- World Wrestling Federation Championship. The Undertaker© W/Paul Bearer Vs. Rick Martel W/Rocky Maivia and Jacobs. I don't think this was the squash people made it out to be, and it was actually a decent match. Unfourtunatly Taker and Martel have NO chemistry together. I mean it's like oil and water between these two. THankfully the crowd is red hot and Jacobs and Maivia are a good ringside distraction. Rocky is really getting good at being an annoying little bastard and Jacobs is just a badass. Hopefully he gets that Taker feud everyone is hearing about. Anyways, Martel gets a few hopes spots, but reality comes in the form of a tombstone. Jacobs stares fromt he stage to end the show, making this feel more like build-up to Jacobs vs. Undertaker than the actual match.

- Well, it was an OK PPV but nothing great. Definitly more of a filler between the big show and the last one. SummerSlam should be a great one with some solid feuds, although throwing Jacobs onto such a big PPV in his first main event could be dangerous. He'll also need a mouthpiece, as he just doesn't seem that charismatic nor should he talk. Other feuds look good and hopefully the road to SummerSlam has some interesting turns.

[Hewey]

Credit Kempay for the logo

Date: July 14, 1997

Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Monday Night Raw comes to you live from Calgary, Alberta, Canada twenty four hours removed from In Your House. Last night many things went down. The Undertaker retained the World Wrestling Federation Championship in his toughest title defense to date, The team representing Rick Rude came out victorious and due to their win, Each men have been awarded one favor from the Commissioner. Tonight we will be hearing from the entire administration. What will the Commissioner have to say after his team won last night's battle? What will he say after getting assaulted by former World Wrestling Federation Superstar, Ahmed Johnson? Will the five men from last night's match choose their favors tonight?

Bret Hart was the sole survivor in last night's ten men tag team elimination match. "The Hitman" eliminated both Vader and Shawn Michaels last night during the ten men elimination bout. But tonight, Sean Waltman has laid down a challenge for Bret Hart which has been accepted by "The Hitman". And in tonight's big main event, We'll see Bret "The Hitman" Hart take on the energetic Sean Waltman. Both these men have had some classic bouts in the past and are two of the best WWF Superstars of all time. Bret Hart has always managed to defeat Sean Waltman in past, And will no doubt have the homefield advantage in Calgary tonight, But you cannot count Sean Waltman out. Sean Waltman has had one amazing year thus far and is going to give Bret Hart all he's got tonight. Both men are no doubt still sore from last night's ten men war, But they will have to suck it up. Which man will come out with the win tonight? Bret Hart versus Sean Waltman is a main event you do not want to miss.

Rick Martel came so close to winning the WWF Championship. It seemed as if Martel was going to walk away with the WWF Championship several times. He has been called The Undertaker's greatest challenge due to last night's effort. But tonight Rick Martel will team up with his young protégé, Rocky Maivia to face two men who are not happy, Scott Hall and Shawn Michaels. Scott Hall and Shawn Michaels were both involved in the ten men tag team elimination match last night, And Michaels was eliminated after interference from Steve Austin, Which cost Michaels the match as he had Bret Hart beat. Michaels and Hall have been ordered to wrestle this match even though they are in no condition to wrestle after last night's brutal match. Will we see Rick Martel and Rocky Maivia pick up the upset win over two former WWF Champions, Two men who are considered to be the greatest WWF Champion of all time? Or will Scott Hall and Shawn Michaels somehow score the victory? This will be a great match and it's a match you cannot miss. Which tandem will get the win?

Two other big matches will be taking place tonight. First, The new WWF Light Heavyweight Champion, Hakushi will put his newly won WWF Light Heavyweight Championship on the line against Ron Killings. Ron Killings defeated Brian Christopher to earn the shot for tonight in a great match on Friday Night Mayhem. Hakushi won the title last night at In Your House from Chavo Guerrero after the skater, Craig Finney interfered in the match. What is Finney's connection to Hakushi? Will we see a new champion be crowned tonight? Adam Copeland and Christian Cage, The Suicide Blonds came very close to winning the WWF Tag Team Championship last night. But thanks to some under handed tactics by the champions, Cage's and Copeland's dreams were not realized at In Your House. Also, John Bradshaw was victorious over Alex Wright, But by count out, Meaning he did not win the WWF European Championship. Tonight, It'll be John Bradshaw and Suicide Blonds teaming up to battle Brian Pillman, Chris Benoit and Alex Wright. Who will win this six men tag team main event?

The team of "Helmsleydust" will be in action tonight against former two time WWF Tag Team Champions, Brian Adams and Brian Lee. We've seen a new side to Goldust as of late, As he's lost his gentle and silly attitude and has adopted a more violent side. It started this past Friday night when he beat down Shawn Michaels and last night, We saw him drill Kevin Nash with a steel chair. What connection does Goldust have to the man who went into his locker room last night, Francis Cloutier? Either way, Goldust and Hunter Hearst Helmsley will have to be as aggressive as they can be, As Adams and Lee are one of the best tag teams in wrestling today.

Kareem Arif will be sending us another message tonight. Many fans have gotten Arif all wrong on his views on violence and Kareem Arif will be addressing the fans concerns tonight on Monday Night Raw? What will the gentle pacifist say? We also understand that he will be addressing some concerns from last night's In Your House event.

The 1997 King Of The Ring winner, D'Lo Brown scored a win over Ken Shamrock last night thanks to the newest member of the administration, Simon Diamond screwing Shamrock over. D'Lo Brown is not happy over being helped by a member of the administration and D'Lo has called out Diamond and anyone else in the administration tonight! Ken Shamrock will also be in Calgary and what will the world's most dangerous man have to say?

Steve Austin and Kevin Nash will also be in Calgary. We will also hear from The Undertaker. What will the greatest WWF Champion of all time have to say after last night's big win?

[Hewey]

Credit Kempay for the logo

Channel: USA Network

Time Slot: Prime Time

Date: July 14, 1997

Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Attendance: 7,023

Ticket Sales: $280,920

Announcers: Dok Hendrix 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 Dok Hendrix and Vince McMahon are standing by. They are very excited and hype up tonight's big show.

Interview with The Administration

The Rude Administration, Lead by Rick Rude and William Regal make their way down to the ring to a mixed reaction from the crowd, (Bret Hart's in it after all) They enter the ring and wait for the crowd to simmer down. Rude is all smiles, Knowing that he's still in power. Rude is handed a microphone and gets ready to speak.

Rick Rude- Last night was a huge night in World Wrestling Federation history. Not only did last night prove to be the night where all the doubters were proven wrong, But it also proved to be the night where Shawn Michaels, Sean Waltman, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash and Vader were shown that there is no defeating the administration. I sent five men to war with them, And damn it, My five men came through for me. And due to those five men being victorious, I have awarded them each one favor. They can ask for anything they want. And one of those men have already cashed in his favor. Next Monday night it'll be The Undertaker defending the WWF Championship against Hunter Hearst Helmsley! Mr. Helmsley has chosen the option of facing The Undertaker next week, And after his amazing performance last night, He deserves it. And Undertaker, I got a feeling your title reign won't last after next Monday night. The other men are free to cash in their favors anytime they want. Now, To address another matter. Ahmed Johnson, I don't know who you think you are. Your ass was fired in April. You have no reason to be in the WWF anymore. You're worthless. You can't wrestle, These people can barely understand you, And you're nothing more than a thug. You had no right in attacking me last night. And if you show up at a future World Wrestling Federation event, Then I will once again have you arrested. You gotta get it through your head. You are not a WWF superstar. If you want to wrestle, Go down to that circus in Atlanta. They're known for hiring wash ups. But you will never set foot back inside a WWF ring. Bret, As the sole survivor of last night's match up, I have awarded you with a WWF Championship match at SummerSlam. This however, Does not count as your favor. You're free to use your favor anytime you want. Bret, I know you want to address your hometown crowd, So the mic is all yours.

Bret Hart- First of all, I just want to tell everyone of my beloved fans here in Calgary, Alberta, Canada how good it is to be back home. I loved performing last night in front of all you and I love being here tonight in my hometown. And I just want each and everyone of you to know how much I enjoyed beating that pretty boy punk Shawn Michaels in the ring for a second straight time. And I did it for all of you. Shawn Michaels, Where's your big mouth at now? That's twice in a row I've beaten you. You thought you were going to defeat me? Well, You got a big surprise last night didn't you? You and your team were all meat and no potatoes. Kevin Nash tried, Scott Hall tried, Sean Waltman tried, Vader tried, And you tried, But I guess the only thing you can say after your loss last night is, Nothing. All you can do is make up excuses and cry. You five stood tall and tried the fight the better team and lost. Kevin Nash, You said you were going to lay me out? I'm the one who left you laying. Shawn Michaels, I can go on and on about you, But once again you lost. I have nothing to prove to you. I've beaten you back to back. As far as I'm concerned, You're not even a concern for me anymore. And onto bigger issues. Undertaker, As far as I'm concerned, You've been keeping that title warm for me. I respect you and everything you went through to hold the WWF Championship once again, But let me tell you something, The WWF Championship is my property. It belongs to me and no one else. I been screwed out of every opportunity to become the WWF Champion there is. And on August 24th, At SummerSlam, I will defeat whoever the champion is and once again become the WWF Champion. And this time, No one will take my title away from me. I will hold the WWF Championship until I am ready to give it up. And after I leave SummerSlam as the new World Wrestling Federation Champion, Everyone will know that not only am I the excellence of execution, But that I am the best there is, The best there was, And the best that there ever will be. And Sean Waltman, You were foolish enough to want me in the ring? Well, Tonight, Consider this my first victim on the road to SummerSlam. Anyone that steps inside the ring with me from now until SummerSlam will be a made an example of.

British Bulldog- Like my brother in law, I am also looking forward to getting my hands on some gold. As for my favor, Commissioner, I would like a shot at Al Snow's WWF Intercontinental Championship this Friday night. Rude nods his head Good. Al Snow, You might have walked away with the win last night, But you weren't facing wrestlers in the league of the British Bulldog. Al Snow has been a good Intercontinental Champion, But many people seem to forget that I am the greatest WWF Intercontinental Champion of all time. And this Friday night, I will once again become the WWF Intercontinental Champion. And with Bret holding the WWF Championship after SummerSlam, And me becoming the Intercontinental Champion, The administration will have the top two titles in the World Wrestling Federation. Al Snow, I know you have the night off, But if I were you, I'd be shaking in my boots little girly man, Because this dog's bite is worse than his bark. I know our newest member of the administration has got something to say, So, All you morons better show him the respect you'd show me.

Simon Diamond- Thank you Davey Boy. Now, I know some of you morons are shocked to see me in the administration, But why would it shock you? The administration has the best talent in the world. And Simon Diamond is a perfect fit for the group. And thanks to crybaby Sid, The money mine is gone. And when William Regal asked me if I would like a position in the administration, I knew this would be the opportunity of a lifetime. And now with the administration by my side, My career will sky rocket to the top of the WWF. We all saw an example of that last night when I made both Ken Shamrock and D'Lo Brown my b******. And fellas, I'm not done with either one of you yet. Me and Mr. Yokozuna will have fun with one of you later on. Mr. Yokozuna cracks his knuckles And I know that the administration is the toughest group in the WWF. We don't run or quit. We're here to stay.

Rick Rude- Take a good look at this group that William Regal and myself have put together. Anyone that stands in our way will either have to take a very vicious beating, Or they can take the ball home and run like Sid.

The new music of the administration plays as Rick Rude and William Regal lead Bret Hart, British Bulldog, Mr. Yokozuna and Simon Diamond to the back. Monday Night Raw goes to a commercial break with McMahon and Hendrix hyping the Snow/Bulldog match on Friday night and the title match between Hart and The Undertaker for SummerSlam.

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Rick Martel and Rocky Maivia Vs. Scott Hall and Shawn Michaels

The Canadian crowd was hot for this match up. Rick Martel and Rocky Maivia seem to work great together, Both guys played off the other's big egos through out the match. Maivia would clap for Martel each time Martel would so something while Martel would hold up score cards for Maivia and would tell Maivia how he could improve. Scott Hall and Shawn Michaels were selling injuries suffered during last night's match, Even though Hall wasn't in the match for very long. This match started off with all four men going at it, But after some under handed tactics (which was cheered upon by the crowd) Martel and Maivia took control of things and worked over Michaels. Michaels took a long beating during this fifteen minute battle and was kept away from Scott Hall at all costs by Maivia and Martel. When Michaels made the hot tag to Hall, The fans booed the shit out of them. Hall came into the ring and cleaned house. It seemed like team Clique were going to pick up the win several times. An exhausted Michaels, Still suffering injuries from last night's match, Went for Sweet Chin Music on Martel, But Martel ducked it, Causing Michaels to spill out to the floor. Martel got too cocky and started jumping around and doing jumping jacks, And didn't see Scott Hall sneak up on him. Hall caught Martel with a few right hands and followed up with the fallaway slam. Hall called for the Outsider's Edge, But before he could properly set up Martel, Maivia caught him with a running version of the TGS! Maivia rolled Martel over on top of Hall for the three count!

Martel and Maivia headed to the back with the win while Michaels entered the ring and checked on Scott Hall. McMahon said that maybe Michaels and Hall lost due to them being in no condition to wrestle after last night's ten men tag team match up. Judging from the clean loss, It looks like Scott Hall could be on his way out of the WWF when his contract comes up in October.

88, 92, 79 ***

Trying His Luck With Someone Else

Francis Cloutier is shown walking around backstage. He passes someone asking for Steve Austin's locker room. After the man tells him, Cloutier thanks him and heads off. A few seconds later, He's right in front of Austin's door. He doesn't even bother to knock and barges right in. We go inside where Austin is shown sitting on a bench. Austin does not look pleased.

Steve Austin- Who in the hell are you?

Francis Cloutier- I'm Francis Cloutier. It's a pleasure to meet you. I can't believe I'm in "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's locker room. Wow! I have always wanted to meet you sir. I am a huge fan.

Steve Austin- Well, Now that you met me, How about you do me the favor of leaving my damn locker room?

Francis Cloutier- I didn't mean to barge in like this. But I think I need to address you on some rumors I have been hearing.

Steve Austin- Rumors? About me? About "Stone Cold" Steve Austin?

Francis Cloutier- Yes sir.

Steve Austin- Well, Don't stand there with that retarded look on your face. Tell me whatever the little rumor you heard is.

Francis Cloutier- Alot of people, Not alot, But some people think that you're scared of Kevin Nash. They're saying some awful things about you being a chicken, A pansy, You know, A little light in your loafers?

Steve Austin- What? They're saying that about me? Me? The tough son b**** who pinned Kevin Nash last night? Is that what they're saying? Tell me who's been saying that and I'll kick the little son b****** ass! Nobody, And I mean nobody, Scares Steve Austin. You better tell me who's been spreading there rumors before I whip your little ass all over this locker room!

Francis Cloutier- It's quite a few people. They say the only reason you pinned Kevin Nash was due to Bret Hart hitting him with a chair. They said if it was down to you and Nash, He would have beaten the hell out of you and laid you out with the Jackknife. I don't want to be a snitch, But I hate seeing people disrespect such a talented athlete as yourself.

Steve Austin- Is that what they think? They think Kevin Nash can beat me?

Francis Cloutier-Unfortunately, Yes. I know you can beat him. Hell, You can probably leave him laid out if you wanted to.

Steve Austin- I can cripple that man! I can make him scream like a little b****! Kevin Nash is nothing more than a long haired punk!

Francis Cloutier- Hey, If it was up to me, I'd let everyone know how tough you are. I tried telling them. I said "hey! Steve Austin is as tough as anyone who has ever stepped foot inside the WWF." But all they did was laugh!

Steve Austin- Laugh? They laughed at the good name of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin? They dare laugh at me?

Francis Cloutier- Yeah. I was pissed off! I mean, I was about to beat them up, But there was like twenty guys.

Steve Austin- Well, You tell those guys that Steve Austin is going to get some of Kevin Nash. And you tell them that after I'm done with Kevin Nash, The ring will be nothing more than a crime scene. You tell them son b****** that.

Francis Cloutier- Are you sure you want Kevin Nash in the ring?

Steve Austin- Do I look scared to you? Everyone thinks I'm some kind of coward, Well, Lets see what happens after I whip that man's ass tonight! I'm calling Kevin Nash out tonight! And watch what happens to Kevin Nash after I am done with him. You think you've seen bad out of me? Well, You ain't seen nothing yet! You just make sure everyone sees what I do to that man once he arrives.

Francis Cloutier- No problem.

Steve Austin- Now get!

Cloutier leaves the locker room while Austin flips a few chairs over. We cut outside the locker room where Cloutier has his slick smile on his face.

Francis Cloutier- Goldust couldn't do it properly, But lucky for me, Austin is the number one psychopath in the WWF. He'll get the job done and I'll have my guaranteed protection.

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Steve Austin lost overness from this segment.

Francis Cloutier gained overness from this segment.

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He's Here!

D'Lo Brown makes his way on down to the ring as we return from the break. The fans cheer D'Lo on as the '97 King Of The Ring winner enters the ring and poses. D'Lo asks for the microphone while the fans chant his name.

D'Lo Brown- I'm here to set things straight. As far as last night's match goes, I don't count that as a win. Ken Shamrock and I were both screwed over by Simon Diamond. Both Shamrock and I deserved to go out there and fight a in a match without anyone meddling. But since this is the administration we're talking about, They had to meddle and screw up a great wrestling match. Ken Shamrock, I want to let you know that I respect the hell out of you. I honestly thought you were going to screw me over last night but you didn't. And as far as I'm concerned, If you ever need someone to watch your back, I'll be the first one to volunteer. And Rick Rude, Enjoy your moment of glory. It will not last. Those five men might have failed, But I won't. I will fight you and the administration until there's nothing left. And..........

What the fans didn't want was a interruption, And that's what they got. Simon Diamond and Mr. Yokozuna appeared on top of the stage. Mr. Yokozuna looked menacing, Making faces at D'Lo and cracking his knuckles to try to intimidate D'Lo. Simon has microphone and waits for the fans to simmer down.

Simon Diamond- Simon has a problem! Simon has a problem with you, D'Lo Brown! You come out here and disrespect the administration every chance you get! Guess what? If you don't like it here in the WWF, Pull off a Sid and go home! I'm sure they'll hire you in those other bucket federations. You can go and play with Sid. Yeah, He's got a great game he loves to play. Softball, But while you're playing it, You have a pair of scissors hung around your neck in a necklace. And when your team loses, You pull those scissors out and start stabbing people with it! D'Lo Brown, The administration is here. And it's here to stay. You can either stay in the WWF and deal with us, Get beaten down like a punk every week, Try and fail to do something about it, Or you can go home. Actually, You know what? We're not going to let you go home. William Regal has informed me that you have a long contract with the World Wrestling Federation. And guess what? You're going to stay and you're going to take a beating whether you like it or not! My associate, Mr. Yokozuna is more than capable of leaving you laid out.

D'Lo Brown- I don't know if it's just me, But it sounds like you and the ugly duckling over there are all talk! If you two want some, Bring it on!

Simon Diamond- Oh, I'll bring it! I'll all of it b****! Come on, Mr. Yokozuna! Lets take out the trash!

Simon Diamond and Mr. Yokozuna begin walking down the entrance way. D'Lo stands in the ring, Ready for the fight! But wait! Ken Shamrock hits Mr. Yokozuna and Simon Diamond from behind! D'Lo leaves the ring and he and Shamrock are battling Diamond and Mr. Yokozuna! It's a brawl! All four men going at it! D'Lo puts Diamond in the ring and goes after Diamond. Meanwhile, Shamrock is rocking Mr. Yokozuna with right hands! No! Shamrock gets samoan dropped on the floor by Mr. Yokozuna! Shamrock is dead! What's this? No! Mr. Yokozuna tosses Shamrock into the steel post with reckless abandon! D'Lo hasn't seen any of this, As he's pounding Diamond in the corner! Mr. Yokozuna just nailed D'Lo from behind! Mr. Yokozuna is pounding on D'Lo Brown! Mr. Yokozuna whips D'Lo to the corner and avalanches D'Lo! Hang on! The crowd is going nuts! It's Ahmed Johnson with a 2x4 in hand! Mr. Yokozuna gets a shot to the back, Which breaks the 2x4! Diamond tries to hit Johnson, But gets clotheslined out to the floor! Ahmed Johnson slams Mr. Yokozuna! What power! Mr. Yokozuna stands up and gets clotheslined out to the floor! D'Lo is helped up by Johnson. Here comes the cops! Ahmed Johnson flees the ring and leaves through the crowd! "Ahmed Johnson has once again shown up! Ahmed Johnson is a man on a mission! And I think the administration is in big trouble! Fans, We gotta go to a commercial break, Monday Night Raw will return!"- Vince McMahon"

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Ken Shamrock lost overness from this segment.

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World Wrestling Federation Light Heavyweight Championship

Ron Killings Vs. Hakushi©

Ron Killings defeated Brian Christopher last Friday night to earn this title shot. This was a excellent match up, But the crowd was dead for it after the opening match. The announcers didn't really mention the match but did hype up the newest light heavyweight joining the division, With McMahon talking about how some fans have pointed out such names as Rey Mysterio Jr., Juventud Guerrera, Psychosis, Eddie Guerrero and others as the man behind the mask. Hakushi tried to mist Killings early on, But Killings proved to be smart and ducked it, Following up with a vicious side kick to Hakushi's face. This match had alot of near falls, Mostly with it looking like a new champion would be crowned. Hakushi seemed to have things going his way after coming off the ropes with a springboard shoulder block. He lifted Killings up and slammed Killings down. Hakushi went up top and came off attempt a somersault senton, But Killings moved out of the way! During this, Craig Finney came skateboarding down the entrance way. Killings followed up with a twisting suplex and got up on the top rope. Killings came off the top with a scissors kick to Hakushi and covered Hakushi, But before the three count could be made, Finney entered the ring and hit Killings with the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship. The referee called for the DQ!

Finney laughed and mocked Killings, Yelling "what now ass?" while Hakushi watched. Hakushi took his title and stared down Finney. Finney told Hakushi he was coming for his title. Before anything could happen between the two, Finney ran out of the ring, And with good reason, As Chavo Guerrero came sprinting down from the back. Chavo entered the ring and he and Hakushi got into a fist fight, Ending up in Chavo tossing Hakushi out to the floor. Chavo made threats to both Finney and Hakushi. Hakushi just stared down Chavo while Finney laughed and skateboarded back up the entrance way. Killings stood up and he and Chavo stood tall in the ring.

69, 48, 90 ***

Ron Killings gained overness from this match.

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

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John Bradshaw and Suicide Blonds Vs. Alex Wright/Brian Pillman/Chris Benoit

John Bradshaw's act did not go over with the crowd once again. This turned out to be quite a good match, Then again, There were five capable workers out there. Alex Wright was getting cheered by the fans and mocked the Suicide Blonds by busting out his old "Das Wunderkind" dancing routine. Dok called the face side "team loser" due to them not being able to walk away with titles last night. The announcers mentioned that the Suicide Blonds will be granted a rematch at Pillman and Benoit very soon and promised that the feud between Alex Wright and Bradshaw is not over with after In Your House last night. McMahon also talked about how Ahmed Johnson could be targeting Alex Wright. The heels had the advantage for awhile and beat down Christian Cage like a dog to the delight of the fans. Cage was able to make the hot tag to Bradshaw, Who entered the ring and gave the German, American and Canadian a Texas sized beating, Giving all three men stiff shots. The Suicide Blonds tossed Pillman and Benoit out to the floor and both men dove off the ropes with a big dives onto the champions. Inside the ring, Alex Wright was left to fend off Bradshaw. After getting a hellacious beating from the Texas sized hoss, Wright fell victim to a stiff lariat from Bradshaw, Giving Bradshaw the win over his nemesis.

Bradshaw and the Suicide Blonds celebrated their win while Benoit and Pillman helped Alex Wright to the back.

79, 75, 84 ***

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Ragin' Redneck

Kevin Nash walks down to the ring to a big ovation from the Canadian crowd. Kevin Nash looks to be in great shape, Even after last night's match up. Nash enters the ring and does his traditional posing, With the pyro going off. Nash quickly asks for the microphone.

Kevin Nash- What's up Calgary? The genetic wonder is in the house! You know, I just arrived here tonight, And I heard there's a guy wanting to kick my ass. What's his name? Oh yeah, Steve Austin. Austin, You think you want some of me? I want some of you! Thanks to Bret Hart, You were able to pin my shoulders down to the canvas last night. That's the only reason why I was eliminated. Remember that. You cannot beat me. And I know you had that little jagoff get your redneck ass going, But you're going to need to do more than talking to hurt me. And after last night, I'm the one who's pissed off! So Austin, I know you're here. And I'm sure you're just waiting to get a shot at me. So how about you come on down here and get some of the genetic wonder?

Nash doesn't need to wait long as Steve Austin's music quickly begins to play. The Canadian fans boo as Steve Austin stands on top of the entrance, Pacing like a lion. Austin has a microphone in hand and just stares down Kevin Nash.

Kevin Nash- I'm glad your daisy duke wearing ass came on down here. Steve, After all your talking earlier in the evening, I thought for sure you'd be running down here to the ring to get some. But I guess you have cooled down. After all, I'm sure you don't want to take another beating at the hands of the genetic wonder.

Steve Austin- Kevin Nash, Son, You can stand there and talk, and talk, and talk as much as you want. The fact of the matter is, Last night, I pinned your ass right in the center of that there ring! You can't, I repeat, You can't defeat me. I pinned your shoulders down to the canvas for the one, two, three! It was that easy! I beat you! I beat the genetic wonder! The only wonder about you is how I wonder why you still have a job in the WWF! I'm the next big thing in the WWF. You're just a has been! And Nash, I will beat the living hell out of you.

Kevin Nash- You think you're the next big thing around here? Guess what? As long as Kevin Nash is in the WWF, You won't be the next big nothing! You can hide behind your lies all you want, But you know it took a DDT onto a steel chair to defeat me. And if you want to try to do it again, Why don't we have a match?

Steve Austin- You want a match with me? I'll tell you what, Next Monday night I'll step into the ring with you. But only next Monday night. We're doing it on my terms. My terms and no one else's. You got that? Kevin Nash, You should have stayed home. You didn't need to be out here and tossing out lies about Steve Austin. But you decided to be a tough guy. And next Monday night, I am gonna whip your ass. I'm gonna whip your ass and I am gonna like it.

Kevin Nash- Is that what you think? I'll tell you what Austin, Why don't you come on down to the ring and we'll see who's going to be regretting it.

Steve Austin- Sorry, But I'm not going to waste my energy beating you down. Besides, These pieces of trashes don't deserve to see a grade a, money back guarantee, One of kind, Steve Austin ass kicking. That's right! I think all you people suck! I think Canada sucks! I think your whole system here sucks! What are you fat pale people gonna do about it? I'll whip each one of your asses!

Kevin Nash seems to have hard enough and exits the ring. He's walking up the ramp way! Austin stands there, With his back turned to Nash, As he's caught up with addressing the crowd. When Austin turns around, Bam! He's knocked down by a right hand from Kevin Nash! Nash lifts Austin up and rams Austin head first onto a piece of the stage! Nash starts pummeling away on Steve Austin! Nash knocks down Austin with another right hand! He's calling for the Jackknife! He's going to Jackknife Austin off the stage! No, Wait! What the hell! Someone just hit Nash with a hockey stick! It's a bunch of men wearing red and white! They're nailing Nash with hockey sticks! Austin has just fled the scene! Wait! Nash fights back! The five men are knocked down by right hands! One gets a big boot! A right hand to the other! Nash tosses one of them off the stage! There goes the other one! One gets a big boot and he's knocked out! The two left are both man handled by Nash! Nash gorilla slams one of the men on the ramp way! The last guy takes the ultimate prize, A Jackknife Powerbomb off the stage through a table down below! The Canadian fans are going crazy! Nash is left standing tall! Who are these men who attacked Nash? Francis Cloutier is shown backstage! He does not look happy! Did he gets these men to help out Austin?

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Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Goldust W/Marlena Vs. Brian Adams and Brian Lee

Shocker of the night here, As Goldust and Helmsley were able to have a great match with Adams and Lee. Both teams were over big time with the Canadian crowd, All though "Helmsleydust" seems to be catching on big time with the crowd. Even Helmsley was cheered by the fans. The announcers hyped Helmsley's title shot against The Undertaker next Monday night and talked about Goldust's recent violence behavior. Goldust and Helmsley isolated Adams kept him away from Lee through out the match. With Helmsley's encouragement, Goldust was as violent as ever, Ramming Adams into the steel ring post and steps, Choking down Adams with the camera cables and using closed fists on Adams. Marlena kept trying to snap Goldust out of it, But Helmsley now seems to have Goldust's ear. Helmsley and Lee ended up being the legal men. Goldust and Adams brawled on the outside with Adams now beating the living hell out of Goldust. Adams tossed Goldust into the guardrail and grabbed a steel chair. Adams went to hit Goldust with a steel chair, But Marlena stood in his way. While Adams argued with Marlena, Goldust snatched the chair from him and hit Adams over the back with it without the referee seeing it. Inside the ring, Lee was beating the snout out of Helmsley. Goldust saw this and quickly entered the ring with the chair and tried to hit Lee with it, But got a big boot to the face. Helmsley used this to his advantage and nailed Lee from behind, Finishing Lee off with the Pedigree. Helmsley covered to secure the win.

Afterwards, Goldust started to pummel away at Lee with Marlena trying to get Helmsley to get Goldust off of Lee, But Helmsley just told Marlena to mind her business and that he was making a real man out of Goldust. Adams came into the ring and tackled Goldust down and started pummeling Goldust. Helmsley grabbed the steel chair and laid Adams out with a shot to the back. Helmsley handed the chair over to Goldust who drilled Lee with a shot to the head and then gave Adams another chair shot. Goldust and Helmsley stood over their opponents with Helmsley laughing and smiling while Goldust had a psychotic look on his face. Marlena looked on, Disappointed in Goldust's actions. McMahon asked the big question, "With Helmsley having this new aggressive Goldust by his corner, Will he walk away with the WWF Championship next week in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada?"

85, 84, 86 ***1\2

He's Got Some Issues To Address

The setting is back in the white room. We see Kareem Arif standing by, Wearing all white with the necklaces around his neck.

Kareem Arif- Hello fans. I am glad to be addressing some matters which were brought up for concern last week. I know many of you have already taken a dislike to me due to my violence policy. I know some of you fans like this new era in the WWF where anything goes. Many call it the era of fury, But me? I don't like it. But that doesn't mean you people should boo me. I mean, If you want to, Go ahead. You pay for tickets with your hard earned money. You should boo or cheer whoever you want. But my views, My views are simple. I don't think all this violence has a place in the WWF. Things are getting out of hand. And they're getting out of hand very quickly. I am not a bad man. What I meant to say last week was, I will wrestle a clean match. No cheating, No cheap tactics, Just a match. I won't hit someone with a steel chair or do anything to break the rules. I hope you fans understand me and aren't quick to judge me on my non violent ways. I also need to address the current WWF Superstars. Did you see the amount of violence at In Your House? I saw men hit each other with steel chairs, Men making other men bleed, I've never witnessed such violence in one show. That's not needed. Violence does not equal ratings my friends. Until then, Remember, We already live in a violent world, Do we really need to bring the violence to these people who just want to watch their favorite wrestlers? Remember, Take care of yourself, And each other. Until then, I am Kareem Arif.

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Bret Hart Vs. Sean Waltman

Both men weren't really on their A games for this match, And this was nothing like the matches they had last year. (February/March '96) Bret Hart, Of course got the biggest ovation of the night. Waltman was well received in the beginning, But started getting booed as the match went on. Both had a good back and fourth match with Waltman taking control of things after taking Hart out to the floor with a pair of flying head scissors. Waltman busted out many impressive high risk maneuvers, Including turning a dive to the floor into another pair of flying head scissors when it seemed like Hart was going to catch him in midair. McMahon hyped the huge title match between The Undertaker and Bret Hart for SummerSlam and also mentioned that Sean Waltman has been looking to make his mark in the singles division, Even though he hasn't teamed up with Scott Hall that much. Sean Waltman almost looked like he had the win a few times, But "The Hitman" kept fighting back. Hart made the big comeback and tried to go for the Sharpshooter, But Waltman countered that into a small package for a huge near fall. Sean Waltman super kicked Bret Hart down and headed up top. Once Hart got up, Waltman came off the top attempting a hurricanrana take over, But Hart countered and drove Waltman down to the canvas. Hart quickly applied the Sharpshooter to Waltman. Waltman tried making it to the ropes, But he was too far away and tapped out.

Bret Hart celebrated his win while Sean Waltman headed to the back. The announcers put over Waltman big time, Mentioning that he came very, very close to beating a former three time World Wrestling Federation Champion.

80, 84, 74 **1/4

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42 days until the newest light heavyweight sensation comes. Who is the man behind the mask?

WWF Slam Of The Week- The Undertaker choke slams Rick Martel off the top turnbuckle! (In Your House "Canadian Uprisal" 7/13/97)

Things Are Gonna Explode!

Vince McMahon is standing in the ring as we return from the break.

Vince McMahon- Ladies and gentlemen, At this time, Allow me to introduce to you the conscience of the WWF, The greatest phemon in the WWF's history, And the greatest World Wrestling Federation Champion of all time, the Undertaker!

The Undertaker takes his time making his usual entrance. The fans don't mind and are going crazy over the current World Wrestling Federation Champion. Once he enters the ring and brings the lights back into the ring, The Undertaker stands next to Vince McMahon. The WWF Championship is over the shoulder of the phenom and McMahon takes a few seconds to speak as the fans chant "Undertaker".

Vince McMahon- What an ovation! Undertaker, Last night you walked into this very arena and defended the WWF Championship against Rick Martel. It was a tough battle. The toughest battle of your life. And in the end, You defeated Rick Martel to retain the WWF Championship. Undertaker, After that grueling match, What are your thoughts on Rick Martel, And your future as the WWF Champion?

The Undertaker- Vince McMahon, Last night Rick Martel gave me a vicious fight. A fight which no warrior has given me before. Rick Martel proved himself worthy of being the World Wrestling Federation Champion. But his greed is what cost him. As he was fighting for the WWF Championship, I was fighting for the creatures of the night. In the end, I reached down deep, As deep as I have ever reached before, And I defeated Rick Martel. He was a worthy challenger, But in the end, His fate was the same as every other men who has tried to defeat me. As for my next step, I plan on keeping and defending the WWF Championship for all my creatures of the night. This isn't my World Wrestling Federation Championship, This is the creatures of the night's WWF Championship.

Vince McMahon- Bret Hart will go to SummerSlam to challenge you for the World Wrestling Federation Championship. The match was announced earlier in the evening. You have wrestled Bret Hart numerous times before. But this time, Bret Hart is more vicious. Bret Hart wants the World Wrestling Federation Championship. Undertaker, How will you be able to defeat such a vicious man?

The Undertaker- Bret Hart might be a changed man. And he might be more vicious, But that won't be enough for him to defeat me. Bret Hart, You stand by and follow Rick Rude's cult like a clueless man. Like a sheep. You used to be someone these fans respected, Someone that I respected. But that's not the case. You want to follow Rick Rude? Do whatever you please. But let me tell you something, I don't follow Rick Rude. I follow my creatures of the night wherever they might lead me. And they have told me that they want your soul collected at SummerSlam. Bret Hart, Like many corrupted men before your time, You will fall. Just like each and everyone of them. I've ran many men out of the WWF, And you will be the next one. SummerSlam will be the last time these people will see you. You will rest in piece once SummerSlam is finished with. And me and my creatures of the night will be riding high on top of the WWF.

Vince McMahon- Undertaker, What about Jacobs? Here's a man who's been wanting some of you over the past few weeks. He came out last night after In Your House and stared you down. What are you going to do about Jacobs?

The Undertaker- Jacobs certainly seems like a worthy adversary. But deep down, Deep down here's nothing. Jacobs.............

BOOM! Jacobs' pyro goes off! His music begins to play and out comes the big man! Are we going to see a fight tonight? Here comes Jacobs! He's walking down to the ring with purpose! Undertaker stands his ground! What's going to happen! Will a fight happen! Jacobs gets up on the apron and stares down The Undertaker! We're out of time! Monday Night Raw goes off the air with Hendrix yelling "It's gonna happen! Jacobs and The Undertaker are gonna fight!"

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The Undertaker lost overness from this segment.

Overall Rating- 76

TV Rating- 6.42

Competition

Monday Nitro

TV Rating- 5.84

Attendance- 6,043

Ticket Sales- $241,720

ECW Code Red

TV Rating- 5.08

Attendance- 3,007

Ticket Sales- $90,210

USPW Thursday Night Jam

TV Rating- 1.68

Attendance- 1,008

Ticket Sales- $30,240

Notes

"I think i should be higher up the card." -Hunter Hearst Helmsley

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

News

- The five men used on the Nash segment were Chris Davis, Darnell Porter, Justin Howe, Shadow and York Adams. This was a one time appearance, And they won't play a part in future TV shows tied to this storyline.

- ECW have signed The Renegade to a written contract!

- USPW have signed Terry Funk to a written contract!

- Phillip LaFon has agreed to an open contract with USPW!

- Little Guido has agreed to an open contract with VZF!

- Psychosis has agreed to an open contract with VZF!

[Hajjhowe]

- July 14, 1997

- Calgary, Alberta, Canada

- Dok Hendrix and Vince McMahon

- Good segment here, and the Administration is a pretty solid group. Rude, Regal, Hart, Bulldog, Diamond and Yoko are a good mix of styles although I still think Yokozuna is a lost cause at this point. Anyways Bulldog blows his wad and will face Al Snow for the IC title on Friday. Hart gets a title match at SummerSlam, but keeps his wish too. I smell double title shot. Ok promo.

- Rick Martel and Rocky Maivia Vs. Scott Hall and Shawn Michaels. Good match powered by a HOT crowd here. The fans were going absolutly nuts over this as HBK played face (Heel?) in peril. Hall gets the hot tag but jobs cleanly as you have to wonder if he's gone. I hope not.

- Francis Cloutier, who is now confirmed as Sean Morley of the former Canadian Revolution, cuts another nice promo here. His deception gimmick is great stuff and you know his inevitable confrontation with Nash will be great stuff. I have seen his ring work in USWA and he can get it done too.

- D'Lo calls out Simon and out he comes with Yoko. THey go back and forth before it's GO TIME! Shamrock makes the failed save attempt, but the big splash is Ahmed Johnson running out to save the faces. His outlaw gimmick is a good idea, just not one he portrays well.

- World Wrestling Federation Light Heavyweight Championship. Ron Killings Vs. Hakushi©. Now THIS is a Lightweight title match! Killings and Hakushi put on a clinic, but sadly the fans are still pumped from tha tag team affair which killed the segments afterwards. Killings gets a DQ win thanks to Finney and we see he wants the gold. Chavo is out and I smell a four-way dance at SummerSlam.

- John Bradshaw and Suicide Blonds Vs. Alex Wright/Brian Pillman/Chris Benoit. Now this was solid wrestling. Even Bradshaw brought his work boots tonight. The 6 men put on a good display, with the "face" team going over on the Lariat of death to Wright. Vince really needs to come up with a name for that move.

- Absolutly great segment here, as Nash and Austin just work great together. Nash starts to get control when out comes five development guys. They are Chris Davis, Darnell Porter, Justin Howe, Shadow and York Adams. Out fo the five, I think Howe is the only actual Canadian, which explains why he was Jack Knifed through a table. That, and he's small. Apparently this was a one off until the five debut whenever it is they debut. Still some awesome fighting from Nash here, he looked like a real Badass.

- Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Goldust W/Marlena Vs. Brian Adams and Brian Lee. Lee and Adams show whyt hey are so underrated as a tag team here, as they pull out a great encounter with Helmslydust. The tweener team si really over in Canada, with Hunter even getting some face pops. End comes when goldust goes crazy before a pedigree. It's good to see Goldust transformed into some sort of deranged fan of Hunter. Adds a nice dynamic to the relationship. Oh, and Adams and Lee need to split up.

- Well here is another example of waste. Kareem has a great promo here, but the delivery is terrible. He has a monotone voice, little facial expression and despite the solid writting the fans don't care about him. Too bad this gimmick wasn't given to a more charismatic worker than Fatu. I've always thought he worked best in a silent role.

- Bret Hart Vs. Sean Waltman. Well this wasn't as good as some fo the work these two did last year, but at least Waltman is being used as a face again. He gets a few near falls and McMahon is really hyping him up. Perhaps he's in line for a push after his Clique buddy Hall leaves? Hart gets the clean win, which makes sense to me.

- I think this mystery guy is a dissapointment waiting to happen. It's almost too much build up.

- Final segment leaves a sour taste in ym mouth. It seems as though Taker has two feuds going on at once, and I think his work with Jacobs should have lead to a match at SummerSlam either for the title, or have Jacobs screw him out fo his shot first. Instead I suspect we will see the big man screw the Deadman at SummerSlam. Fans didn't like Taker here.

- Well, it was a solid show and most of the stuff was good. The Nash segment was rather enjoyable and hopefully his feud with Austin continues.

[Hewey]

Credit KillingsVSCena for the logo

Date: July 18, 1997

Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Friday Night Mayhem is coming off the heels of a huge Monday Night Raw. On Monday Night Raw we heard a huge announcement, Bret "The Hitman" Hart will be meeting The Undertaker for the World Wrestling Federation Championship at SummerSlam. However, This does not count as Hart's favor for winning the ten men elimination match on Sunday night. Bret Hart had a great Monday Night Raw, First, He was announced as the number one contender for the WWF Championship. And to top off the night, He defeated Sean Waltman in a great contest. But "The Hitman's" week won't end here. Because a huge match has been signed for tonight's show. Bret Hart will be stepping into the ring against a former WWF Champion, Scott Hall in tonight's huge main event. Both Bret Hart and Scott Hall have had some wars in the past, With Scott Hall getting the best out of Hart several times. Tonight they will once again step into the ring. Both these men are no doubt looking to come out victorious here. If Scott Hall beats Bret Hart, He'll step right back into the title scene. While Bret Hart claims everyone who steps into the ring with him before SummerSlam will be a victim. Which man will come out victorious? Can Scott Hall once again defeat "The Hitman"? Or will Bret Hart score the big win in his home country?

Al Snow went through hell to become the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Snow won the title in May over Steve Austin in what some are calling the greatest rivalry in WWF history. Al Snow has defended the title against all comers and even won a triple threat match last Sunday night. But tonight he faces his biggest challenge. Al Snow steps inside the ring with Davey Boy Smith. British Bulldog cashed in his favor and asked for a match with Al Snow tonight. British Bulldog is considered pound for pound one of the greatest WWF Superstars of all time. Will a new WWF Intercontinental Champion be crowned tonight on Friday Night Mayhem? Is Al Snow's great title reign coming to an end tonight? Or will Al Snow continue to fight against all odds? This is a huge match.

Brian Christopher tasted defeat at the King Of The Ring when he faced Chavo Guerrero. Tonight he gets his chance at revenge when he meets the former WWF Light Heavyweight Champion. Both these men have wrestled numerous times, Putting on some great matches. Which man will walk out with the win tonight? The winner will be a step closer to getting a shot at Hakushi's WWF Light Heavyweight Championship. Another big match taking place will be the man they call Vader stepping into the ring with the genius, Billy Gunn. Billy Gunn has been on quite a winning streak ever since he claimed to be a genius. But Vader has also been tearing through the World Wrestling Federation. However, Vader is still hurting from Sunday's ten men war. We have not seen Vader since Sunday night, Is he ready for tonight's match?

Simon Diamond was announced as the newest member of the administration this past Sunday night. And he quickly went after both Ken Shamrock and D'Lo Brown. Tonight, It'll be Simon Diamond and the biggest member of the administration, Mr. Yokozuna teaming up to battle Ken Shamrock and D'Lo Brown in tag team action. Ahmed Johnson has been running around, Attacking members of the administration as of late. Will he show up tonight? Both Rick Rude and William Regal have ordered extra security for tonight's match. Will D'Lo Brown and Ken Shamrock walk out victorious? Or will they finally get taken care of by the administration?

Hunter Hearst Helmsley heads to Monday Night Raw to cash in his favor, A shot at the WWF Championship against the greatest WWF Champion of all time, The Undertaker. Hunter Hearst Helmsley will be in Edmonton tonight. As well as his tag team partner, Goldust. Helmsley has been using Goldust as his weapon of destruction, Taking out all of Helmsley's opponents for him. We know Goldust will also be in Edmonton tonight as well as The Undertaker. What will go down if these three men get into a face to face confrontation?

Steve Austin is heading into Monday Night Raw to face a big challenge, In his case, He must step into the ring with the genetic wonder, Kevin Nash. We will be hearing from Steve Austin. And after he and Nash got into it last Monday night, What will Austin have to say?

[Hewey]

Credit KillingsVSCena for the logo

Channel: UPN

Time Slot: Prime Time

Date: July 18, 1997

Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Attendance: 7,501

Ticket Sales: $300,040

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.

World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championship

Al Snow© Vs. British Bulldog

British Bulldog cashed in his favor for a shot at Al Snow's Intercontinental Championship. The Canadian crowd was into this match up here. Both Snow and Bulldog fought a good match with Bulldog getting the upper hand with cheap tactics. Jim Ross mentioned that Bulldog last held the WWF Intercontinental Championship back in '92. British Bulldog worked over Al Snow and kept things in control by using his power over Snow. Bulldog used moves like clotheslines, suplexes and a big gorilla slam to try to put away Al Snow. British Bulldog even used the running powerslam, But Al Snow somehow kicked out. Snow made the big comeback, Hitting Bulldog with a bunch of suplexes, kicks and a big time DDT all for near falls. Al Snow ended up going for a super kick, But Davey Boy ducked it and Snow laid out the referee. Bulldog was able to knock Snow down with a clothesline. Bulldog went out to the floor and grabbed the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Bulldog entered the ring with the title and waited for Snow to get up. Before Bulldog could hit Snow with the title, Ahmed Johnson came to the ring through the crowd! Johnson entered the ring and snatched the title from Bulldog, Laying him out with it! Johnson fled the ring as security came down from the back. Al Snow covered Bulldog and got the three count.

Al Snow posed with his title to celebrate his big victory. Bulldog headed to the back, Throwing a tantrum while Jim Ross hyped up Ahmed Johnson as the administration's number one enemy.

80, 82, 76 **1\2

You Don't Wanna Mess With The Clique

We go backstage where the camera is outside Steve Austin's locker room. We hear some voices inside and then the door opens, And Francis Cloutier steps out. The first thing Cloutier sees is Shawn Michaels standing behind him.

Francis Cloutier- Oh, Hey. Shawn Michaels, Right?

Shawn Michaels- Yeah.

Francis Cloutier- Well, This is a pleasure. I'm Francis Cloutier. I'm a big, big fan over yours. I mean, Huge!

Shawn Michaels- Big fan huh?

Francis Cloutier- Yeah. I mean, You're great! Keep up the good work! Good stuff! Good stuff!

Cloutier goes to leave, But Michaels steps in front of him.

Shawn Michaels- You know, I couldn't help but notice you were just leaving Steve Austin's locker room.

Francis Cloutier- Austin? Oh right. Yeah, I was just helping him with some stuff. You know Austin.

Shawn Michaels- Listen, I know you two have been all buddy-buddy as of late, And I know Austin's got a match with my pal Kevin Nash. So listen up, If you meddle in that match in anyway, Then I'll be the one who gives you your first beating. Got that? I know you're trying to make friends with the authority in the WWF, But trying to get someone to do the job for you is kind of pathetic. And just so were clear, Just incase you didn't understand, F*** around in my friends match on Monday night, And you will get the s*** beaten out of you. And I'm not lying.

Shawn Michaels walks off, Making sure to bump into Cloutier. Cloutier doesn't seem scared, He just smiles a bit.

Francis Cloutier- Maybe after Austin is done with your buddy Nash, He'll beat the s*** out of you, Shawn Michaels.

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Francis Cloutier gained overness from this segment.

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D'Lo Brown and Ken Shamrock Vs. Mr. Yokozuna and Simon Diamond W/British Bulldog

British Bulldog came down to the ring with Mr. Yokozuna and Simon Diamond to make sure Ahmed Johnson didn't interfere. Shamrock and D'Lo started off red hot here. They took Diamond out to the floor early on and were left to double team Mr. Yokozuna. The administration only took control of the match after Bulldog interfered into the match behind the referee's back. Mr. Yokozuna and Diamond isolated D'Lo Brown and double teamed him. The crowd was behind D'Lo, Chanting his name as he got pummeled by Mr. Yokozuna and Simon Diamond. D'Lo was able to overcome the odds and made the hot tag to Shamrock, Who entered the ring and cleaned house. Shamrock entered the ring and took down both Mr. Yokozuna and Diamond with right hands and clotheslines. Shamrock even took the huge Mr. Yokozuna down with a belly to belly suplex. D'Lo and Mr. Yokozuna wound up on the outside while Shamrock and Diamond fought in the ring. British Bulldog was getting ready to interfere, When Ahmed Johnson once again came out through the crowd and attacked Davey Boy! Johnson rammed Bulldog into the steel steps, Distracting Diamond. The distraction allowed Shamrock to take down Diamond and apply the ankle lock! Diamond quickly tapped out!

Shamrock and D'Lo celebrated their victory while Johnson fled through the crowd. The members of the administration did look pleased over getting screwed over by Ahmed Johnson once again.

75, 75, 76 **1/4

He's Back!

Marissa Mazzola is standing by with Vader in the interview area. Vader's got a big night ahead of him, As he faces Billy Gunn.

Marissa Mazzola- Vader, Tonight you will be stepping into the ring with Billy Gunn. You have not been in a match since Sunday night when you were in the ten men elimination tag team match up. You gave it an amazing effort on Sunday night and your team almost won the match. But in the end, Your team lost and the Commissioner has vowed to make your life a living hell. Tonight you will step into the ring with Billy Gunn. Billy Gunn has been on quite a winning streak, Tearing right through the WWF as of late. How will you be able to defeat Billy Gunn tonight, When you're at a big disadvantage after being involved in Sunday's match?

Vader- While most people look at Billy Gunn as a threat, I don't. Billy Gunn might be a great athlete, But I am the monster of the WWF. I can run right over anyone. And as of late, I've been proving to everyone that it's still Vader time. I been more focused, More motivated than ever. And Billy Gunn, That's bad news for you. When you step into the ring with me tonight, When you stand eye to eye with this demon, You will know that........

Marissa Mazzola- Oh my God!

Marissa's scream happens as soon as Vader is knocked down by a chair shot by Cactus Jack! Cactus Jack is back! Jack hits Vader with the steel chair time and time again! Jack drops the chair down and starts hitting Vader with right hands! Jack is tearing apart Vader! Officials come to the scene to pull Jack off of Vader. They check on Vader, Who appears to be seriously hurt. Jack keeps yelling at Vader as we go to a commercial break.

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Cactus Jack lost overness from this segment.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Interview with Billy Gunn

We return from the break with Marissa Mazzola, Who's standing by with Billy Gunn, Who has got a huge grin on his face.

Marissa Mazzola- Well, I'm standing by with Billy Gunn, Who's suppose to wrestle Vader tonight, But that obviously won't happen due to Vader being jumped by the returning Cactus Jack. Billy Gunn, We have been informed that you will face a suitable replacement tonight. Your thoughts?

Billy Gunn- My thoughts? It's simple, Vader isn't here tonight. Vader just got taken out. Do you think I'm worried about his replacement? Vader said it himself, He's the toughest guy in the WWF. Who's going to take his place? Whoever takes his place will easily go down to the genius. Everyone seems to be forgetting that I am a genius. I got the IQ of over two hundred. I am the smartest man in the World Wrestling Federation. I could be teaching like the wanna be that was around here, But I'm not stupid enough to bother handing out grades to these idiots. And another thing, I heard the way the announcers like Vince McMahon and Jim Ross like to mock me and call me a genius in a sarcastic tone. Next time they do that, I will slap that dumb right off them.

Marissa Mazzola- There you have it. Billy Gunn wants to be taken seriously for his intelligence, He's on his way to the ring to face a suitable replacement for Vader. Who's going to take the match?

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Billy Gunn Vs. Mark Henry

Since Vader was left laid out by Cactus Jack, Mark Henry took his place as a suitable replacement. Billy Gunn did a great job of overreacting here, Telling the referee that he had prepared for a match with Vader and not Mark Henry. And while the crowd enjoyed seeing Henry, This match turned out to be horrible. Mark Henry didn't sell a single thing Billy Gunn threw at him, Making Billy Gunn look like a joke. And this could not be making management very happy due to Billy Gunn getting a rumored push. This is probably the worst match either men have been in all year. Mark Henry started mounting a comeback and ran down Gunn with a few clotheslines. Henry press slammed Gunn down slammed him down. Mark Henry went for a big splash, But Gunn got the knees up. Billy Gunn took down Henry with a big clothesline and then slammed him down with the Higher Learning. Billy Gunn covered Henry with a hand full of tights and scored the big upset.

Billy Gunn quickly left the ring and celebrated his win, Shouting "I'm a genius" over and over again. Mark Henry tried to tell the referee what happened, But the end result is the same, Billy Gunn is victorious.

70, 80, 49 DUD

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

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Evening The Score

We return from the commercial break with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin storming his way to the ring. The crowd heat is amazing here, Everyone in the arena boos Austin as he poses on the turnbuckles. The camera is sure to pick up every anti Austin sign out there in the crowd. Austin is handed a microphone and he paces around the ring for a few seconds. The crowd only gets louder with their booing.

Steve Austin- Shut up! I said shut up! Shut your filthy Canadian mouths! You bunch of disease ridden son b******! That's right! All of you people are nothing more than filthy animals! If I could, I'd go out there and slap each one of ya pale looking pieces of trash right across the face! What's the matter with Canada? Are you people born retarded up here? Huh? What? Boo me all you want! We all know this country sucks! Hell, I consider this the worst place I have ever been in! Edmonton, Alberta, Canada is a wasteland! I could go on and on, But I don't want to waste my time with you pieces of trash. Kevin Nash, How dare you? I said, How dare you? You came out and tried to molest me on Monday night! Yeah! Molest me! You're a sick man! I know I'm handsome, But damn it, You do not lay your little truck driving hands on me! All you had to do was wait until next Monday night to get a piece of me. But what did ya do? You tried to cripple me. You should know that there is no hurting "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. I am invincible. So congratulations. You wanted some of me? Now you got some of me. You got some of me this Monday night. And when we lock it up, When we step inside the ring, Boy, I am gonna make you regret making those smart mouth comments about me. I am gonna whip your sorry ass. And you're going to beg me to quit it. Kevin Nash, You thing you're some hotshot? Son, I'm gonna use you as a stepping stone to the top of the World Wrestling Federation. After I defeat you on Monday night, I will instantly be the top contender for the World Wrestling Federation Championship. And you can bet your ass I want the WWF Championship. Kevin Nash, You did something no one has ever dared do. You disrespected me. And son, You're going to have to pay. And on Monday Night Raw, You will pay the ultimate price. I will............

Kevin Nash's music hits, And the crowd goes crazy. The crowd gets louder as Nash is shown on top of the stage with a microphone in hand. Nash does not look happy tonight.

Kevin Nash- Austin, I am tired of talking. You and your buddy sent five guys to try to take me out last Monday night, And guess what? I'm still here. So tonight, No more talking. I'm going to kick your ass all over Canada!

Steve Austin- Come on down here you big bastard! Come on! I will massacre you! Bring it on hotshot! I ain't scared of nobody!

The crowd is going crazy! Kevin Nash is walking down the ramp way! Nash enters the ring and the fight is on! Both men are trading blows! The fans are going bananas! Nash with right hands to Austin! Austin fights back! Austin backs Nash into the corner and his right hands are having their affect on the genetic wonder! Austin starts stomping away on Kevin Nash! No! Nash is fighting back! Nash with right hands! Nash backs Austin into the corner and unloads on Austin! Nash with powerful knee shots to Austin! Back elbow by Nash! Nash grabs Austin and drops Austin across the turnbuckle with the snake eyes! Big boot! Austin is out! Nash is calling for the Jackknife! Here comes Francis Cloutier with a steel chair! Nash turns around in time to spot Cloutier! Cloutier is trying to walk away! He's begging Nash for mercy! Nash swipes Cloutier with a right hand! Austin low blows Nash from behind! Austin grabs the chair and drills Nash with a shot to the back! Austin follows up with a shot to Nash's leg! Austin starts ramming the chair onto Nash's left leg! Cloutier just watches, Not touching Nash. Who can save Nash? It's Shawn Michaels! Michaels runs down from the back with his own chair in hand! Cloutier quickly exits the ring! So does Austin, Not before he gets a final shot in on Nash's leg. Michaels stands dominant in the ring while Austin and Cloutier walk away. Michaels checks on Nash, Who seems to have pain in his left leg. We go to a commercial break with Ross saying Austin now has the advantage when he faces Nash on Monday Night Raw.

88

Francis Cloutier gained overness from this segment.

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Brian Christopher Vs. Chavo Guerrero

Jim Ross mentioned that the winner of this match could get a future title shot against Hakushi. It seems like the crowd is only interested in the light heavyweight division whenever Chavo Guerrero is wrestling, As he's the most over light heavyweight on the roster. Christopher got himself some good heat here though. Both men fought a solid back and fourth encounter. Christopher was able to sunset flip/powerbomb Chavo from the apron to the steel ramp way, Which turned things in favor for Christopher. Brian Christopher had plenty of chances to put Chavo Guerrero away, But he kept getting way too cocky for his own good. Chavo turned things in his favor after powerslamming Christopher. Chavo scored a bunch of near falls over Christopher, Which brought Craig Finney down to the ringside area, Skating down on his skateboard. Chavo planted Christopher with a big brainbuster and went up top. Finney got up on the apron and shoved Chavo off the top right onto the ropes. The referee didn't see this as Christopher distracted him. Christopher rolled up Chavo with his feet all over the ropes and grabbed the win.

Craig Finney entered the ring and laid out Chavo with a super kick. Christopher and Finney put the boots to Chavo, But it didn't last long as Ron Killings ran down from the back to make the save. He quickly disposed of Finney and Christopher and went to check on Chavo. Finney skate boarded back up the ramp way while Christopher called himself the number one contender.

72, 64, 81 **1\2

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Undertaker Feels The Fury

Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Goldust make their way to the ring to quite the ovation from the Canadian crowd. Helmsley doesn't seem to care for the crowd cheering him, But Goldust certainly appreciates it, As he slaps hands with fans at ringside. Both men enter the ring and Helmsley asks for the microphone.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- On Monday night history will be made. I will wrestle The Undertaker for the WWF Championship and I will walk away as the new World Wrestling Federation Champion. Because it's meant to be. I was the MVP on team Rude this past Sunday night, And Undertaker, I am coming for that WWF Championship. It's my time to wear the WWF Championship. I have waited for over two years to get my chance at the spotlight. I have beaten everyone that stood in my way. And you've been on my victim list before. Undertaker, I know you might be cocky over that fluke win you might hold over me, But that was then, And this is now. And the fact is, Right now buddy, You can't even hold my jock. And you know something, I am not doing this for me. I mean, Of course I want to become the WWF Champion, But I am doing this for you, Goldust.

Goldust- For me?

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- For you, Friend. See, Undertaker might act all anti social and he might hang around with Paul Bearer, But I been hearing him laughing at us. Laughing at Goldhelmsley.

Goldust- Helmsleydust.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- Whatever. He's been mocking us. He's been mocking you, And I. He doesn't respect us. And you know what? I hate people who mock us. He doesn't understand our team. He's making fun of us behind our backs. I would deal with him myself, But he says he's going to kill me! He's a lunatic! And I know you can handle him. I mean, You took out Michaels, Nash, Adams and Lee with ease. You should have no problem with the "phenom".

Goldust- I'll do it! He's been laughing at us? No one, And I mean, No one, Gets away with that!

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- Undertaker, If you're man enough, Come on down here and fight Goldust. Fight the man who you called a q****! The man you called a dragqueen! The man who you said couldn't satisfy his wife!

Goldust- He said that? Undertaker said that?

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- Yeah. I know, He's a sick man. He says he likes to cut your "type" up. He's out of his mind. And he's also claiming to have nailed your wife. He's just an act. He acts like a nice guy and pretend he's the "conscience" of the WWF, But he's a gossip queen! He spreads rumors about everyone. You should hear what he's been calling us. Goldust, I want you to beat that man down. I want you to make sure there's nothing left of him for me this Monday night. I mean, He called us, Well, I can't say it on TV. But I'll whisper it to you.

Helmsley whispers something into Goldust's ear, Whatever it is, It must be good as Goldust grabs the microphone from Helmsley and starts yelling.

Goldust- Undertaker! You think you're funny! You think you can diss our team! Get your ass down here! Get your ass down here mother f*****! Come on mother f*****! I'm pissed! Get your f****** ass down here! Come on! You laugh at us! Bring it on you dead bastard! Bring your ass down here so I can kick it! I will cut you up mother f*****! I will cut your f****** ass up! I will kill you mother f*****! I will kill your children! I will f*** your kind up good! I am...........

Goldust is shaking, Yelling and cussing so much that Helmsley has to try to calm him down. But Goldust ain't listening, He's still calling out the phemom. The lights go off and the music of The Undertaker hits the arena. The ovation is electric for the WWF Champion, The Undertaker as the one and only phenom comes walking down the entrance way! Goldust exits the ring and jumps Undertaker! The lights come back on and both men are trading blows on the entrance way. Helmsley watches from the ring as Goldust and Undertaker do battle. Goldust is able to somehow get the better of Undertaker, Ramming Undertaker head first onto the apron and then to the ring post. Helmsley is shocked as he watches this. Goldust tries to ram Undertaker head first onto the steel steps, But Undertaker blocks it and smacks the hell out of Goldust before ramming Goldust's head violently into the steps! Undertaker grabs Goldust and starts choking Goldust, But Helmsley does not seem too concerned. Undertaker goes for a steel chair, And Helmsley now exits the ring. Helmsley jumps Undertaker! Undertaker quickly knocks down Helmsley! Goldust grabs the steel chair and drills Undertaker with a shot to the head! Goldust follows up with another stiff shot, And the phenom is bleeding! Goldust is all over Undertaker, Punching the phenom! Helmsley brings the chair into the ring and tells Goldust to bring Undertaker inside. Goldust rolls Undertaker into the ring where Helmsley delivers the Pedigree onto the steel chair! Helmsley taunts Undertaker while Goldust continues to pummel and choke Undertaker, Yelling out cuss words. Helmsley just sits back and watches. Goldust grabs the chair and starts hitting Undertaker all over his body with it. Referees run down from the back, But Goldust threatens to hit them with the steel chair! Goldust has lost his mind! Helmsley eventually cools off Goldust, Who heads to the back. Helmsley stands over Undertaker's prone, bloody body and does the title around the waist motion. Helmsley grabs the microphone.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- Man, Look at this. It looks like my buddy Goldust has just handed me the WWF Championship on a silver platter. Undertaker, Next time, Thing twice before messing with Goldenhelmsley.

Helmsley laughs and stomps down Undertaker. Helmsley exits the ring and heads to the back. Undertaker slowly pulls himself up, Still feeling the affects of the beating he just took. Jerry Lawler mentions that there is no way Undertaker can defeat Helmsley on Monday night.

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Interview with Bret Hart

We cut to the backstage area where Marissa Mazzola is standing by with Bret "The Hitman" Hart. The Canadian fans pop big time as "The Hitman" is shown on the big screen.

Marissa Mazzola- I am standing by with Bret "The Hitman" Hart. And Bret Hart, Tonight you will do battle with a man you have alot of history with, Scott Hall. On Monday night, You defeated his best friend, Sean Waltman in a great contest. But tonight, You must do battle with the lone wolf once again. You and Scott Hall have wrestled plenty of times in the past, And Scott Hall has had your number. Tonight, How do you plan on defeating Scott Hall?

Bret Hart- Scott Hall only has my number because he's screwed me everytime we've faced. Think about it. At the Royal Rumble he used a steel chair for the win. Then, Inside the steel cage, He had my brother Owen help him win. Scott Hall, Tonight, All I ask of you is to face me like a man. No steel chairs, No interference, Just you and I in a one on one match. I told my boys from the administration to stay back, And if you're man enough, You'll ask your Clique for the same thing. And lets see what you'll be able to do in that ring against me when it's a straight up one on one battle. Can you really beat me once again? I am not the man I used to be. This won't be another victory for you, Scott Hall. I am in my home country in front of all my fans. And if you think you're humiliating me tonight, Then you got another thing coming. I am the excellence of execution, And I am going to make sure you're on my victims list as the road to SummerSlam continues. And when I get to SummerSlam, I am taking back what's rightfully mine, The World Wrestling Federation Championship. And whoever walks into SummerSlam as the champion, Whether it be Undertaker, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Or anyone else, I will leave with my title. And you will know why I am the best there is, The best there was, And the best that there ever will be.

Marissa Mazzola- Bret Hart versus Scott Hall is up next!

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38 days and counting. Who is this man who will revolutionize light heavyweight wrestling?

WWF Slam Of The Week- Rocky Maivia hits Scott Hall with the TGS. (Monday Night Raw 7/14/97)

Bret Hart Vs. Scott Hall

Disappointing match up here. Both Bret Hart and Scott Hall have had some great matches this year, But this match was very disappointing compared to their previous work. The crowd was into it, But neither wrestler looked like they cared one bit. Both men did the usual, With Scott Hall playing the heel due to the show being in Canada. With it being rumored that Scott Hall is on his way out of the WWF, It could be that Hall at this point is just going through the motions. While Bret Hart has been a bit unhappy due to him not wanting to have turned heel in the first place. Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler hyped up Bret Hart's title match against The Undertaker and talked about how the new vicious Bret Hart could be the man to defeat the phemom for the WWF Championship. Scott Hall wore down Bret Hart with long rest holds and even applied the sharpshooter to "The Hitman" at one point. Bret Hart eventually made the comeback and caught Hall with his trademark maneuvers. Bret Hart tried to apply the Sharpshooter to Hall, But Hall fought it off. Hall then caught Hart with a big suplex. Scott Hall put Bret up on the top turnbuckle and went up top with Hart. Scott Hall was able to superplex Hart off the top. Hall called for the Outsider's Edge to a mixed reaction from the fans. Hall pulled Hart up and went for the Outsider's Edge, But Hart escaped and took Hall over with a sunset flip for the surprise three count.

Scott Hall left the ring and headed to the back, Disappointed in his loss. Bret Hart celebrated his win and raised four fingers in the air. Jim Ross yelled out that Hart is going for his fourth WWF Championship at SummerSlam this year.

76, 80, 69 *3/4

Overall Rating- 79

TV Rating- 6.48

Notes

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

"Billy Gunn and me don't have much chemistry in the ring. How about putting me in a program with a worker like Kama Mustafa? I think our styles would really work well together." -Mark Henry

"Billy Gunn and Mark Henry didn't 'click' in their match, maybe due to their mismatched skills causing their styles not to gel?" -Pat Patterson

"Al Snow and British Bulldog didn't 'click' in their match, maybe due to their mismatched skills causing their styles not to gel?" -Pat Patterson

[Hewey]

Credit Kempay for the logo

Channel: USA Network

Time Slot: Late Evening

Date: July 19, 1997

Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Attendance: 7,011

Ticket Sales: $280,440

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.

Kama Mustafa Vs. Da Phreak

The current plan for Kama is to put him in squashes to make him look bad ass for the crowd. And then, Start pushing him as a legit fighting machine against bigger names. But of course, Not that many people watch RSN. Da Phreak is a Mexican wrestler who was trained by Jose Lothario. The announcers tried to hype up how dominant Kama was during this whole match, But all he did was use a few right hands and suplexes, And choked down Da Phreak in the corner. Da Phreak had no offense except for a drop kick early on, Kama no sold it. Kama picked up the win with the supreme driver. Afterwards, Kama lifted Da Phreak up and tossed Da Phreak out to the floor. Kama went out after Da Phreak and tossed Da Phreak into the steel steps. Kama followed up by choking down Da Phreak until the referee almost reversed the decision. Kama left Da Phreak out on the floor, Laughing at the damage he had done.

52, 45, 60 1/4*

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Taka Michinoku Vs. Johnny Swinger

Good match up here, And the crowd was pretty into it at some parts. Johnny Swinger was called the man who's ducked out from over 1,000 bedrooms in Atlanta as soon as the husbands came home by the Todd. Both men had a solid back and fourth encounter that the crowd got behind. Either one of these men could get a shot at Hakushi's light heavyweight championship Swinger, At one point, Tossed Taka off the top rope all the way out to the floor. Swinger seemed like he was on his way to victory several times, But he kept getting way too cocky for his own good. Taka picked up the win with the Michinoku Driver after countering the Swing Thing. Taka didn't get to celebrate for long though, As after his win, Swinger attacked him from behind and laid him out with the Swing Thing. Swinger stood over Taka and shook his hips for the female fans in the audience.

69, 60, 78 **

Johnny Swinger debuted his new gimmick (cocky), it got a positive response.

Johnny Swinger lost overness from this match.

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Luigi Alfredo Rufino Vs. Cole Killingbeck

Todd kept calling Coachman Kermit the Frog through out the match. The announcers ignored this one all the way as did the crowd, Who were as dead as they come for this one. The announcers did mention Rufino's undefeated streak, With Todd saying it was like at 50-0 (in reality, it's like 10-0 if I remember it right). Cole Killingbeck is a local Canadian who got a shot here and seemed to show some charisma, But this match was horrible. Cole Killingbeck was trained by the same man who trained USWA's Justin Howe, Paul Diamond, But it's unlikely he'll get signed. Rufino picks up the win at the six minute mark with the Trip To New Jersey.

49, 39, 59 DUD

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Kip Parker W/Sunny Vs. Hollywood Holly W/Chris Kanyon

Hot crowd for this match up. Kip Parker seems to be winning over the female audience and Coachman called him a Jon Bon Joviesque lover, Which proceeded to get Todd making about twenty jokes about Coachman. Sunny now comes out in a cheerleader outfit and cheers on Kip. The interesting thing here was, At one point during the match, Hollywood distracted the referee while Kanyon came off the top turnbuckle with a double ax handle on Parker. Kanyon, Of course, Sold the fake injury, But with Kanyon's character taking such a high risk, It's likely he'll be back in the ring before SummerSlam. Kip Parker picks up the win with the Slippery When Wet from the top turnbuckle to a standing Hollywood. Afterwards, Parker and Sunny celebrate while Hollywood throws a fit.

69, 70, 67 *1/4

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Born In The USA Vs. Engine 55

Wrestling firefighters, That's all there needs to be said. Engine 55, Firefighter Jimmy and Firefighter Tommy wore the whole firemen get up here. This was actually a really solid encounter, But the crowd wasn't it, As they refused to cheer for Born In The USA, And well, They didn't give two craps about the firefighters. It also didn't help that was a babyface versus babyface match. Engine 55 had some brief offense, But in the end, They fell to The Patriot and "All American" Bart Gunn as Bart Gunn knocked out Tommy with the forearm shot which allowed Patriot to hit Jimmy with the Patriot Missile. Afterwards, Both teams shook hands and tried to lead the crowd in a USA chant. Retards.........

57, 40, 75 *1/4

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37 days and counting. Who is this man who will revolutionize light heavyweight wrestling?

WWF Slam Of The Week- Ken Shamrock makes Simon Diamond tap out to the ankle lock. (Friday Night Mayhem 7/18/97)

Bret Hart Vs. "Party Boy" Marty Jannetty

Jannetty wrestled as the heel here, But the crowd still loved him. Hart requested this match (hey, I have to get his morale up) But he didn't really do a great job, As this match could have been much better if Hart had his heart into it. Well, With him now main eventing SummerSlam, Perhaps Bret Hart will be happier. Even though it's very unlikely that Hart will walk away with the title. Jannetty took the advantage early on after sending Hart into the steps. Jannetty taunted Hart by dancing around him and mocking him, But the crowd still dug it. Jannetty came close several times to putting away "The Hitman", Almost winning the match with his running enziguri kick to the back of Hart's heads. Jannetty though, Ended up losing when Hart rolled him up out of nowhere for the victory. Afterwards, Bret Hart celebrated his win while Jannetty argued with the referee.

78, 81, 74 **1/4

Overall Rating- 54

TV Rating- 2.59

Competition

Saturday Night

TV Rating- 1.92

Attendance- 6,028

Ticket Sales- $241,120

Hardcore TV

TV Rating- 2.99

Attendance- 3,008

Ticket Sales- $90,240

Worldwide

TV Rating- 3.98

Attendance- 6,005

Ticket Sales- $240,200

USPW Scars And Stripes

Attendance- 3,572

Ticket Sales- $142,880

Notes

"Taka Michinoku and me don't have much chemistry in the ring. How about putting me in a program with a worker like Ron Killings? I think our styles would really work well together." -Johnny Swinger

"Firefighter Tommy was working too stiffly, i could have been badly hurt." -Bart Gunn

"Chris Benoit would be a great opponent for me, how about putting us together in some matches?" -Al Snow

"How about booking me against British Bulldog? I'm sure we could do some pretty entertaining stuff that the fans would like." -Scott Hall

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

"Here is my weekly report on our battle with WCW. 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

[Hewey]

Credit Kempay for the logo

Date: July 21, 1997

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Monday Night Raw comes to you live tonight from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. And tonight's Monday Night Raw could very well be the biggest Monday Night Raw in history! We have two huge matches signed for tonight's show. The first one will be tonight's main event. A main event which could be the biggest main event in the history of Monday Night Raw. We will see the genetic wonder Kevin Nash step inside the ring with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin tonight! This rivalry has been building up since In Your House when Austin pinned Kevin Nash in the ten men elimination bout. And thanks to Francis Cloutier's "motivation", Austin wants to finish Kevin Nash once and for all. Kevin Nash is also at a big disadvantage after Austin worked over his left leg with a steel chair this past Friday night. Nash is nowhere one hundred percent, But he promises to wrestle in tonight's main event. Which man will walk away with the victory tonight? Can Steve Austin finish off the genetic wonder? Will Kevin Nash be able to Jackknife Steve Austin? This will be a an amazing match up, A match up that you do not want to miss. It's Austin versus Nash tonight!

Another huge main event will be the WWF Championship match up between Hunter Hearst Helmsley, And the greatest WWF Champion of all time, The Undertaker. Helmsley cashed in his favor from last Sunday night, Asking for a shot at the title tonight. Undertaker has been a fighting champion, And he's also beaten Helmsley in the past. But thanks to Helmsley lying about Undertaker, Goldust attacked the champion and left Undertaker down in his own blood. Hunter Hearst Helmsley is entering Monday Night Raw with the advantage and the odds are against the phenom. Even though Undertaker has fought back from everything that's been dished out at him, Will he be able to fight off the technical marvel, Helmsley? Will we crown a new World Wrestling Federation Champion tonight in Canada? Or will the phenom continue to reign as the greatest World Wrestling Federation Champion of all time?

"Party Boy" Marty Jannetty has been challenging for the WWF Intercontinental Championship as of late, But tonight, He will be stepping into the ring with the current WWF European Champion, Alex Wright in a non title match. Both these men are great wrestlers and this will be a stellar match between both men. Can Jannetty get back into his winning streak? Or will Alex Wright beat another man? Six men tag team action will also take place. Ken Shamrock, Al Snow and D'Lo Brown will team up to battle members of the administration, British Bulldog, Mr. Yokozuna and Simon Diamond. Which six men squad will walk out with the win?

The unlikely duo of Sean Waltman and Scott Hall will be teaming up tonight to face the current WWF Tag Team Champions, Brian Pillman and Chris Benoit in a non title match. This match was signed by Commissioner Rick Rude earlier in the night to make sure Scott Hall and Sean Waltman are taken out. Pillman and Benoit have been vicious champions and hold a win over Waltman and Hall. Will they defeat Hall and Waltman tonight? Or will the most unlikely team in the history of the WWF continue the fight against the Commissioner?

Cactus Jack made his shocking return to the WWF and laid out Vader. Why did Cactus Jack leave Vader laid out? We will be hearing from Cactus Jack tonight. What will the psychotic Cactus Jack have to say? This is the first time Jack will speak since wrestling in the famous hell in the cell match back in May. We will also be hearing from Kareem Arif. What will Arif have to say tonight? Tonight's Monday Night Raw promises to be a big event, One that you cannot miss.

[Hewey]

Credit Kempay for the logo

Channel: USA Network

Time Slot: Prime Time

Date: July 21, 1997

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Attendance: 7,049

Ticket Sales: $281,960

Announcers: Dok Hendrix 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 Dok Hendrix and Vince McMahon are standing by. They are very excited and hype up tonight's big show.

World Wrestling Federation Championship

The Undertaker© W/Paul Bearer Vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley W/Goldust

The WWF is desperate to try to get the numbers for Monday Night Raw up, Hence why they put this match up first. And obviously, To try to take viewers away from Nitro, As it's the last Nitro before their Bash At The Beach event. Undertaker got distracted early on by Goldust, Which allowed Helmsley to hit Undertaker with the WWF Championship behind the referee's back, For a hot near fall. The crowd was very well into this battle, And actually cheered for Helmsley through out the match. Helmsleydust is considered to be one of the best things in the WWF right now, And the Canadian fans ate everything Goldust and Helmsley did. Undertaker is still very over with the fans though. Lots of "rest in peace" and "Undertaker" chants. The match went on for about thirteen minutes, With Helmsley using everything in his play book to try to put away Undertaker. Goldust even interfered a few times behind the referee's back, But the phenom would not stay down. The Undertaker made his big comeback, And beat the holy hell out of the blue blooded Helmsley. Undertaker tried to choke slam Helmsley, But Goldust got up on the apron. Undertaker booted Goldust in the face and as Helmsley tried to sneak attack him, Caught Helmsley by the throat once again and this time, Choke slammed Helmsley! Undertaker covered Helmsley and scored the big victory.

Goldust entered the ring with a steel chair and drilled Undertaker with a shot to the back. Undertaker no sold it, And when Goldust went to hit Undertaker with a shot to the head, Undertaker booted the chair into Goldust's face! Undertaker tossed Goldust outside and went after Goldust. Undertaker grabbed the steel chair and drilled Goldust with a huge chair shot to the head! Undertaker looked ready to leave, As Goldust was laid out, But something happened, Paul Bearer went over to Undertaker and told Undertaker to finish off Goldust! Undertaker tried to tell Bearer it wasn't necessary, But Bearer slapped him in the face and told him to be a man! Undertaker grabbed Goldust by the throat, But was stopped by a chair shot to the back from Helmsley. Helmsley went for another shot, But Undertaker punched the chair into Helmsley's face! Undertaker cleared the announce table and rolled Helmsley onto it. Undertaker grabbed the top part of the steel steps and hit Goldust with it in the face as Goldust came too. Undertaker then grabbed the bottom part of the steps and set them up near the table. Undertaker dragged Goldust and got up on the bottom part of the steps. What he did next was pure evil, Undertaker choke slammed Goldust (with elevated height due to him being on the steps) onto Helmsley, Right through the announce table! Holy shit! Undertaker stood over both men while Bearer screamed yes over and over again. Bearer laughed, But the phenom didn't seem too happy. McMahon made a great point, Saying Undertaker only crosses the line when he has to, But tonight, Bearer made him do it.

88, 91, 82 ***3/4

Help Me Out, And I'll Help You Out

Francis Cloutier is backstage. (has he even wrestled yet?) He's looking a little concerned, As perhaps, His boy Austin won't be able to fend off the genetic wonder. Cloutier knocks on a door and enters the locker room. We see Rick Martel and Rocky Maivia inside the locker room. Martel has a whistle and he's blowing on it as Rocky does push ups.

Rick Martel- Come on! Gimme twenty more!

Rocky Maivia- in a whiny voice Please! I've done one thousand! I'm tired! I'm sore!

Rick Martel- Oh, Is the baby tired? All I hear is crying! Look, You wanted me to train you, Well, You gotta train hard! I do fifteen thousand each day! Look at my body! You don't see anyone else over forty with a body like this! If you can't handle this, Then maybe you should go down to Atlanta! Have you seen the guys there? All they do is sit on their asses and eat all day.

Rocky Maivia- No! Anything but that!

Maivia continues doing the push ups. Martel finally notices Cloutier in the locker room.

Rick Martel- Let me guess, You need a favor right?

Francis Cloutier- What? No, I just wanted to meet you. I am a big, big fan of yours.

Rick Martel- Well, Duh! Everyone is! Look at me! Look at this body! I am God! I am Hercules! I'm Rickerles! I mean, You're probably peeing yourself right now at the sight of Rickerles! What do you want? An autograph? I charge ten bucks for those. Unless you're a chick. Rocky, Get my pen and my photos.

Rocky stands up and goes to get the stuff.

Francis Cloutier- Actually, I wanted to talk business with you.

Rick Martel- Rocky, Put the stuff away.

Rocky sighs and does what he's told.

Rick Martel- So, Mr. I'm sorry, What is your name?

Francis Cloutier- Francis Cloutier.

Rick Martel- Frank, What can I, Rick Martel, The God of the WWF, Rickerles, Do for you?

Francis Cloutier- I'm sure you know what tonight's main event will be. Austin versus Nash.

Rick Martel- Yeah, I know it. Lousy bums. Let me tell you something, Those two don't have the body, the skill and the brains that I have. They do not deserve to be main eventing tonight. Not in my home country! You think these people care about them? Neither men can back it up in the ring like I can. Austin is good and all, But compared to me, He's nothing. And Nash, Well, Don't get me started on that jagoff.

Rocky Maivia- Damn right!

Francis Cloutier- See, I wanted to ask you to maybe, How can I put it, Insure Steve Austin not only defeats Kevin Nash, But that Mr. Nash doesn't return after this match.

Rick Martel- Why should I do you a favor? I barely know you. And I don't hand out favors.

Rocky Maivia- Yeah! Why should he help you?

Francis Cloutier- Because, If you help me out, I'll help you out. With anything you need. I am tight with the administration.

Rick Martel- Yeah?

Francis Cloutier- Sure. Anything you want, And I can get it snaps finger just like that.

Rick Martel- All right. Look, My protégé is doing all right, But he doesn't know what it's like to be a champion. I mean, He's good and all, I been training him, And I think with a certain Intercontinental title around his waist, This kid will be the next Rick Martel. He just needs to feel what it's like to hold some gold. And as the WWF Intercontinental Champion, I'm sure he can follow in my greatness in a few years.

Rocky Maivia- excited Wow! You mean it, The next Rick Martel?

Rick Martel- Don't get so cocky. And I think you can help us get the WWF Intercontinental Championship around this young man's waist. I know you can't do it tonight, But how about next week we make this young man the new WWF Intercontinental Champion? I still have to train him, But he'll be ready for next week. You just make sure Al Snow is not one hundred percent.

Francis Cloutier- Well, I got a better plan. You two make sure Nash loses and doesn't return. And I'll hand you the WWF Intercontinental Championship without Maivia breaking a sweat.

Rick Martel- How will you do that?

Francis Cloutier- I got my ways.

Rick Martel- Mr. Cloutier, It's a done deal. Me and Maivia will take care of Kevin Nash if Austin needs it. And in return, Rocky Maivia gets the WWF Intercontinental Championship without having to face Al Snow for it.

Francis Cloutier- Deal. I'm off to see the Commissioner. Thank you for your time.

Cloutier exits the locker room and now has a worried look on his face.

Francis Cloutier- How the f*** am I going to pull this one off?

78

Francis Cloutier gained overness from this segment.

Big Daddy Cool Also Has Some Help

We quickly cut to Kevin Nash's locker room where Nash is shown sitting on a bench. Nash is getting ready for his match, Getting his wrists taped up and rubbing his injured leg. The door opens up and Shawn Michaels comes into the locker room.

Shawn Michaels- Hey big man, Ready for tonight's match?

Kevin Nash- Damn right, After what Austin did to me on Friday night, I am looking forward to getting some sweet revenge on his redneck ass.

Shawn Michaels- That's good. And I don't know if you just saw what's going on, But that scrub Cloutier has hired Rocky Maivia and Rick Martel to try to take you out.

Kevin Nash- Martel, Maivia? Those some new guys? I'm not worried Shawn. Big daddy is cool tonight. You think Austin can take me out? You think Cloutier, Maivia and Martel can take me out? I might have a bad wheel tonight, But I am going to kick Austin's ass.

Shawn Michaels- You know HBK's got your back right?

Kevin Nash- I know. But Shawn, I want you to not lay a hand on Austin during the match. If Martel and his lackeys jump in, We can handle them, But I want Austin all to myself.

Shawn Michaels- No worries, Austin is all yours. But if Maivia, Martel and what's his face try something tonight, HBK is gonna have to kick someone's teeth right down their throats.

Kevin Nash- I don't doubt that. Let them all come on down, We can fight them off. We run the WWF, Shawn. And tonight, I'm going to make sure Austin understands that first hand.

94

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Scott Hall and Sean Waltman Vs. Brian Pillman and Chris Benoit

Really solid match up here. The crowd was quite into this match even though the previous segments all had the fans into it. Scott Hall and Sean Waltman worked well as a team here and gave the champions a great fight in this non title match up. Hall and Waltman were getting some big pops from the Canadian crowd during the match, But the crowd seemed a bit more into Benoit and Pillman. The champions treated this match as they always do, With their goal being to destroy their opponents. And they did that to Sean Waltman, Who took a beating like never before at the hands of Pillman and Benoit. The champions double teamed Waltman and kept Waltman away from Scott Hall several times. Benoit and Pillman almost picked up the win a few times, But Scott Hall made the save each time. Sean Waltman made the hot tag to Scott Hall around the ten minute mark, And Scott Hall came into the ring and started to clean house. Waltman and Hall took both Benoit and Pillman out to the floor with Waltman diving over the ropes onto both men. Benoit came back inside the ring to do battle with Hall while Waltman rammed Pillman into the steps. Benoit tried to take Hall down and apply the Crippler Crossface to Hall, But Hall countered out of it and planted Benoit with the Outsider's Edge. Hall covered Benoit and picked up the win in this non title match.

Sean Waltman entered the ring and celebrated with Scott Hall while Brian Pillman helped Benoit to the back. Pillman and Benoit held their titles high in the air, Even though they were beaten, This was a non title match, And they are still the champions.

85, 83, 88 ***3/4

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Al Snow, D'Lo Brown and Ken Shamrock Vs. British Bulldog, Mr. Yokozuna and Simon Diamond W/William Regal

McMahon mentioned that Al Snow volunteered to be on D'Lo's and Shamrock's team tonight. William Regal came down to the ring with the administration to make sure Ahmed Johnson didn't interfere in this match up. Security was all over the ringside area as well. Shamrock was the one to be isolated, With British Bulldog and Simon Diamond working over his back while Mr. Yokozuna just brutalized the world's most dangerous man. William Regal eventually joined the announcers for commentary during this match, And mentioned that the administration is not happy with Al Snow volunteering his services for the Shamrock and D'Lo. All six men were brawling in the ring, With the face team doing quite well. Bulldog and Mr. Yokozuna got tossed out and Shamrock and D'Lo went after them, Battling all the way backstage. Inside the ring, Al Snow went for the Snow Plow to Diamond, But Diamond turned it into a DDT. Diamond then called for Regal to bring Snow's title into the ring. Regal grabbed the title and got up on the apron with it. Before he could hand it to Diamond, Ahmed Johnson showed up and pulled Regal off of the apron and beat the hell out of Regal! Diamond got so distracted that Snow was able to roll him up for the victory!

Johnson beat down Regal, But the security tried to come to Regal's aid, Resulting in Johnson beating down the security! Diamond grabbed a steel chair and tried to hit Johnson with it, But Al Snow snatched the chair away from Diamond and hit Diamond with a shot to the head! Snow held back security while Johnson fled through the crowd.

77, 78, 78 **1\2

Kareem Arif Video

Kareem Arif is shown in his white room. Arif is doing some meditation, A few seconds later, He's done. He looks up at the camera.

Kareem Arif- Hello fans. I have thought long and hard about what I would do. I have always wanted to wrestle for the World Wrestling Federation. It's been a dream of mine. But at what cost would I want to become a World Wrestling Federation superstar? Would I hit a man with a steel chair? No. Absolutely not. Would I bash in someone's head by introducing them into the steel steps? Never. Would I break the rules? No. People, I know some of you enjoy the violence. But if you want your daily fix, Watch a movie. Watch stuntmen do it. Wrestlers are not stuntman. Atleast, It didn't use to be that way. Now a days, These men are acting like they're in a movie. They're hurting each other. Trying to kill each other out there. And for what? Their status? Sorry, But I will not act like that. I am a man. Not a animal. I wrestle. I don't try to kill. If I win, I win. If I lose, I lose. So you people can decide to boo me if you want. I just hope I am given a chance to go out there and entertain. And I know when I will get my chance. I have gotten a call from the WWF, Telling me they want me in Toronto next week. And next Monday night, I will make my official in ring debut for the WWF. But people, Be warned, I am not an animal. And I will not act like one for your pleasure. I am going to wrestle. That's what I do best. I'm a peaceful man. And I hope you fans enjoy my matches when I am out there. Next Monday night, To whoever my opponent is, I wish you luck. May the best man win. And afterwards, I will shake your hand like a true sportsman. Win or lose. I will see each and everyone of you next Monday night. Remember, Take care of yourself, And each other. Until then, I am Kareem Arif.

69

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The Crazy Man Is Back

Cactus Jack makes his first Monday Night Raw appearance in over two months as we return from the back. Some of the crowd cheer Jack, Happy to have him back while the rest of the fans boo the hardcore icon. Jack enters the ring and asks for the microphone. Jack doesn't wait for the crowd to quiet down and already starts to speak.

Cactus Jack- What's the matter? You people not happy to see me back? You thought Shawn Michaels finished me off? You thought the hell in the cell finished me off? You people should have known better than that. Nothing finishes me off. Shawn Michaels might have won that battle, But the war isn't over. Not by a long shot. And Shawn, When we step inside the ring next time, I will be the one who puts you on the shelf. But not for two months, It'll be forever. And now, Everyone is asking me why did I attack Vader? Vader, Do you remember June 30? Do you? You destroyed him! You killed him! You ended his career! Why? Why did you do it? Why did you pick on a defenseless Terry Funk? Why did you gorilla slam him out to the exposed concrete! He's in a wheelchair right now! He's never coming back! Vader, You destroyed my mentor. And for that, You will have to pay. And you will pay like never before. If you people thought I f***** around with The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels, Then you have not seen anything yet. I will make you pay big time for what you did Vader. I suggest you get ready for what you have coming. I will torment you and I will massacre you until you cannot take it anymore! I am taking you to hell and back Vader. And when you're begging me for mercy, When you're crying, When you're screaming "No Cactus, No! Stop it!" I will laugh at you and I will make sure you feel pain like you've never felt before. You destroyed Terry. And now, I'm going to destroy you. You and I have alot of history. It was you that powerbombed me on the concrete floor. It was you that ripped off my damn ear! We haven't crossed paths in the WWF yet because I didn't want to yet. Now, It's time for Vader to fight Cactus Jack. And this time, It'll be more violent than anything you people have ever experienced! I............

"It's time, It's time, It's Vader time!" The fans pop big time as the man they call Vader appears on top of the stage. Vader has a microphone in his hand and growls at Cactus Jack.

Vader- Cactus Jack, You attacked me for laying out Terry Funk? It was a hardcore match, He knew what he was up against. And in the end, I did what I had to do to show my dominance in the WWF. I been off my game for a long time, But during that match, I was reborn. And ever since then, I have been dominant. And Cactus Jack, If you want a fight, You'll get one. And you talk about taking me to hell, Last time I checked, I was the one who kicked your ass all over the place. And honestly, I missed the old Vader. And now, What you've done is, You've brought him back. And Cactus Jack, It's going to be Vader time all over your ass!

With that said, Vader drops the microphone down and begins walking towards the ring with Jack telling him to bring it on. Vader rushes down to the ring and the fight is on! Jack is able to connect with right hands to Vader, But Vader fights back! Vader pummels Jack with right hands! Vader backs Jack into the corner and unloads with right hands! Vader whips Jack into the opposite corner and charges like a bull, But Jack kicks Vader in the face. Cactus Jack clotheslines Vader down! Jack rolls outside and looks under the ring. Jack gets a trash can out from under the ring! Jack enters the ring with the trash can, But before he can use the deadly weapon on Vader, Vader punches the trash can right into Jack's face! Vader grabs Jack and goes to powerbomb Jack onto the trash can, But officials come running down to the ring! They pull Jack out of the ring. The other officials try to cool down Vader as both he and Jack make threats to the other.

74

Cactus Jack lost overness from this segment.

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"Party Boy" Marty Jannetty Vs. Alex Wright

Amazing match up here. Both Alex Wright and Marty Jannetty stole the show in this non title match up. The crowd was into Jannetty tonight, As each time he did one of his dances or taunts, He'd get a big ovation from the crowd. Alex Wright cheated his way through the match, With referee Monty Davidson ignoring most of Wright's dirty tactics. Alex Wright was able to German suplex Jannetty at one point, But all he got was a two count which frustrated Wright even further. Everything Wright did could not keep the party boy down. Alex Wright came off the top attempting a cross body block, But Jannetty drop kicked him in midair. Jannetty followed up and make the come back, Hitting a series of maneuvers on Wright and gaining several quick near falls over the European Champion. Alex Wright was able to avoid Jannetty's running enziguri kick once, But on the second time, Jannetty was right on the money and drilled Wright over the back of the head. Jannetty covered Wright and got the win.

Jannetty celebrated his victory and grabbed Wright's European Championship and started to dance around with it. Jannetty tossed the belt down over Wright's body and headed up the ramp way.

87, 78, 97 ****1\4

He Doesn't Stop, Does He?

Francis Cloutier is shown backstage. He's got a big smile on his face and we see him knocking on the door of the Commissioner's office. Cloutier enters the office and we see Rick Rude sitting behind his desk.

Rick Rude- Mr. Cloutier, I had a feeling you were going to stop by. Tonight's a big night for you. You promised William Regal that Kevin Nash would be dealt with. And looks like you're on your way to doing so. You got Austin all riled up, I love how you did that by the way. And you got Rick Martel and Rocky Maivia to help him out. But what did you have to do to get them to help you out?

Francis Cloutier- Nothing really. Just a small favor. Nothing major.

Rick Rude- Well, You're in my office for a reason. Obviously, You need a favor. So lets cut to the chase. What do you want?

Francis Cloutier- Actually, I'm here not for a favor, But to bring up something that has been bothering me.

Rick Rude- Go ahead.

Francis Cloutier- Al Snow.

Rick Rude- Al Snow?

Francis Cloutier- Yeah. I don't know if Regal told you, But he volunteered to be Shamrock's and D'Lo's partner tonight. And did you see him hold off security allowing Ahmed Johnson to escape through the crowd?

Rick Rude- I saw that. And he will be dealt with.

Francis Cloutier- How? By tossing him in the ring against someone? That won't really matter to Al Snow.

Rick Rude- What do you propose?

Francis Cloutier- Well, I would suggest you have Al Snow step into the ring with Ahmed Johnson. Make it so Mr. Snow can brutalize Johnson. Make it so Snow can take out Ahmed Johnson for good. And if he doesn't agree to do this, Take away the one thing he loves more than life itself.

Rick Rude- And what would that be?

Francis Cloutier- His WWF Intercontinental Championship. If he doesn't take out Ahmed Johnson, Strip him of his title. Think about how hard he worked to get that title. That will get to him more than anything.

Rick Rude- I like the way you think. I have booked Al Snow in a title match this Friday night. And afterwards, I'll have a little chat with him. If he doesn't do what I tell him to, Then he's going to be stripped of the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Thanks for the advice Mr. Cloutier. I can see why you're becoming one of the most popular guys in the WWF.

Francis Cloutier- I just try to help out. Commissioner, Thanks for your time.

Cloutier shakes the hand of the Commissioner and leaves the office. He has a big smirk on his face as he heads down the hallway and back inside Rick Martel's locker room.

80

Francis Cloutier gained overness from this segment.

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He's coming in 35 days

WWF Slam Of The Week- The Patriot puts out Firefighter Jimmy's fire with the Patriot Missile. (RAW Saturday Night 7/19/97)

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin Vs. Kevin Nash W/Shawn Michaels

Austin and Nash put on a good showing and both men had the crowd in the palm of their hands. The crowd was going nuts during this match for each and every move these two men made. Shawn Michaels came down to ringside to make sure no one interfered in the match. Kevin Nash started off a mad man, Beating the living daylight out of Austin, Knocking down Austin with right hands and clotheslines. Nash tossed Austin out to the floor and continued dishing out a beating on Austin all over the ringside area. Nash's downfall came when Austin kicked in his bad leg and rammed Nash leg first onto the steel steps. Austin picked apart Nash's leg, Wrapping it around the ring post and smashing it with a steel chair. Michaels tried to tell the referee what Austin did, But the referee held back Michaels, Allowing Austin to ram the chair onto Nash's leg a few more times. The fans chanted for Nash as Austin applied a long figure four leglock on Nash, With Nash somehow fighting back. Nash started making a comeback and put Austin down with a flying clothesline. Just then, Rocky Maivia made his way down from the back and attacked Michaels! Both Michaels and Maivia started brawling all over the ringside area! Maivia was able to ram Michaels head first into the announce table and then fled through the crowd with Michaels going after him! Nash tried to finish off Austin early with the Jackknife, But Austin countered and chop blocked Nash's leg out from under him. Austin continued giving Nash's a leg a beating, With Rick Martel making his way down to the ringside area while Austin worked over Nash. Austin went up top and tried a double ax handle, But Nash caught Austin and choke slammed Austin! Nash started following up with his trademark maneuvers, Finishing Austin off with a sidewalk slam. Nash lifted Austin up and went for a irish whip, But Austin countered and sent Nash to the ropes. Austin ducked his head too soon, Allowing Nash to kick Austin in the face and follow up with a big boot! Nash lowered down the straps and called for the Jackknife. Rick Martel got up on the apron, But was quickly knocked down by a right hand from Nash! Nash grabbed Martel and started pounding away at Martel. Austin had the referee's attention during this, And when Nash knocked Martel off of the apron, He tried going after Austin, But Martel tripped Nash and rammed Nash's leg onto the apron! Martel smiled as Austin quickly hit Nash with the Stone Cold Stunner. Austin said he wasn't done and yelled out that he was going to cripple Nash. Austin applied a Texas Cloverleaf to Nash. Nash struggled to make it to the ropes, But he just couldn't. Nash tapped out a few seconds later.

Martel entered the ring and he stared down Austin for a few seconds. Martel and Austin then shrugged their shoulders and started putting the boots to Kevin Nash! Rocky Maivia made his way back to the ringside area, Through the crowd and joined both men. It looked like Nash was in big trouble, But out came Shawn Michaels out of the crowd with a steel chair in hand! Maivia and Martel fled the ring, But Austin took a chair shot to the back! Michaels then nailed Austin with a shot to the head! Martel and Maivia pulled Austin out of the ring just in time. Michaels stood tall with a steel chair in hand while the referee checked on Kevin Nash. McMahon and Hendrix couldn't believe Martel and Maivia outsmarted Shawn Michaels here tonight.

89, 95, 76 **3/4

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SummerSlam count down- 34 days and counting. The hottest event of the summer is coming.

SummerSlam Showdown

Bret Hart comes down from the back to a huge ovation from the Canadian crowd. McMahon and Hendrix are going nuts hyping up this year's SummerSlam event. They hype up Bret Hart versus The Undertaker as a big dream match, Which did take place at the 1996 Royal Rumble last year. Hart enters the ring and asks for a microphone. Bret Hart waits for the "Bret" chant to die down.

Bret Hart- As the graphic says, We are just thirty four days away from SummerSlam. We are just thirty four days away from when I become the new World Wrestling Federation Champion. At SummerSlam I will defeat The Undertaker and once again become the WWF Champion. I will be the champion for the fourth time in my illustrious career. No one else currently in the WWF has held the World Wrestling Federation Championship more times than I have. Undertaker, As far as I'm concerned, You're just keeping that title warm for me. And everyone knows it. You're nothing more than a fraud! Who have you defended that title against? It makes me sick to my stomach to listen to these announcers call you the greatest WWF Champion of all time. When everyone knows that I am the best WWF Champion there has ever been! And Undertaker, I saw what you did earlier tonight. You think you're going to scare me? You think choke slamming someone through a table will get to me? Try to that to me. I beg you! At SummerSlam I will do what none of these other morons have tried to do. I will wrestle you. I won't get sucked into your tricks. You're a dominant champion, But you know that you are not a better wrestler than I am. I will not only out wrestle you, I'll out class you and make you look like a fool. Remember that I defeated you at last year's Royal Rumble. And at this year's SummerSlam I will once again defeat you. You're just warming up the title for me. You're not a champion. You try to intimidate people. I just go out there and out wrestle them. I am a true champion. A true hero. I person these fans can look up to. Everyone knows it. I am the only hero left in this place. And you talk about having one more time to add to your creatures of the night, Well, I have another name I want to add to my list. I've beaten Shawn Michaels, I've beaten Sean Waltman, I've beaten Scott Hall, And I've retired my own brother Owen. You're next at SummerSlam. And you will find out why I am the excellence of execution. And after I'm done with you, I'll make sure you sit at home like Owen is doing right now. I plan on taking the WWF Championship from you and retiring you at SummerSlam, Just like I did to Owen. The WWF Championship belongs to me, Undertaker. You have been a fighting champion, But in my eyes, You're nothing but a paper champion. Because you have not defended that title against me. And when you defeat the best there is, The best there was, And the best that there ever will be, You are not a true champion. In my eyes, You're just a paper champion. Just like Kevin Nash was. Just like Shawn Michaels was. Just like Hulk Hogan was. And whether anyone else likes it or not, I am the damn WWF. I have been here longer than anyone. I've put up with more than anyone else. And I never complained about it. I never threw any fits. I did everything you people asked me to. And I know you people here in Canada are grateful. But for the rest of the world, Don't boo me because I'm telling you the truth. I............

The Undertaker's music hits, Cutting off "The Hitman". The crowd give the phenom a huge ovation as the WWF Champion makes his way down to the ring. The lights are on and the champion looks to be in a rough shape after wrestling earlier in the night. The phenom enters the ring and asks for a microphone. Undertaker stares down Bret Hart, And we go a dueling chant of "lets go Hitman" and "Undertaker" happening.

The Undertaker- Bret Hart, I came out here to tell you something. Whether you believe me or not, I respect your accomplishments. And I respect your ability. But I do not respect you. You were a man who called himself a hero for these fans. A man who still calls himself a hero. But your actions are not those of a righteous man. I've never claimed to be a hero for anyone. I follow a dark and lonely path with my creatures of the night. But you Hart... You prided yourself on doing what was just and right. But that all changed when you struck Shawn Michaels.. With a steel chair. You, Like all before you.. Have sold your soul. You're no better than the rest.. It's time to pray... Because at Summerslam I am taking you on a ride where no mortal being has gone before. At SummerSlam, your body, and your soul.. Are mine. I and my creatures of the night, Will draw on the powers of the vault of souls and give you a fight like you have never had.. Nor will have.. again. It may be true that you can out wrestle me Hart, But your needs are not just to out wrestle me. You must.. Kill me. And you cannot kill, what's already... dead rolls eyes

Bret Hart- I'm not going to fight a man who wrestled earlier in the night. I'm not a coward. I'll wait until SummerSlam to get a piece of you.

Bret Hart exits the ring, And the crowd is booing "The Hitman". Bret Hart walks up the ramp way and heads to the back. The Undertaker stays in the ring and says that in thirty four days Bret Hart will have to look into the eyes of each and everyone of the creatures of the night. Monday Night Raw goes off the air with The Undertaker standing in the ring.

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The Undertaker gained overness from this segment.

Overall Rating- 82

TV Rating- 6.47

Competition

Monday Nitro

TV Rating- 5.86

Attendance- 6,030

Ticket Sales- $241,200

ECW Code Red

TV Rating- 5.07

Attendance- 3,008

Ticket Sales- $90,240

USPW Thursday Night Jam

TV Rating- 1.69

Attendance- 1,004

Ticket Sales- $30,120

Notes

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

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

Credit goes to EZE for the big time help on The Undertaker promo. Thanks alot man (Y)

[EZE]

nice show. I really enjoyed the whole Helmsleydust, Martel, Cloutier angles. The show was built really well and Im looking foward to Friday Night show and next weeks RAW. I have a feeling this may all blow up in Cloutiers face.

[Hewey]

Credit KillingsVSCena for the logo

Date: July 25, 1997

Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Friday Night Mayhem comes to you from Montreal, Quebec, Canada tonight. And we're set to have a huge main event take place tonight. The Undertaker entered Monday Night Raw and successfully defended the WWF Championship against Hunter Hearst Helmsley. After defeating Helmsley, Undertaker choke slammed Goldust onto Helmsley right through the announce table at the request of manager Paul Bearer. Undertaker showed a new mean streak in him and later in the night vowed to Bret Hart that the only way he'd lose the title at SummerSlam would be if Hart killed him. Tonight a huge match up has been made. And it will be tonight's main event. The Undertaker once again steps into the ring and he will defend the WWF Championship against Jacobs. Ever since returning to the WWF, Jacobs has been unbeatable. Jacobs has even left The Undertaker laid out a few times. Rick Rude has signed this match up for tonight's show and it will be for the World Wrestling Federation Championship. Who will walk out of tonight's match with the WWF Championship? Will we see a new champion be crowned? Or will The Undertaker continue his reign as the greatest WWF Champion of all time?

Al Snow heads into tonight's show to defend the coveted WWF Intercontinental Championship against one of the young up and comers of the WWF, Brian Christopher. Al Snow has defended the title against some of the best wrestlers in the WWF, And has beaten all of them. But can he defeat Brian Christopher tonight? Brian Christopher holds wins over some of the top wrestlers in the light heavyweight division, And is considered to be one of the best wrestlers in the WWF. Will Brian Christopher walk out of Montreal as the new WWF Intercontinental Champion? This should be a great match up, One that you can't miss.

Scorpio makes his WWF debut tonight as he takes on the man of 1,000 women, Johnny Swinger. This could very well be a show stealing match up between two great wrestlers. Can Scorpio win his debut match tonight? Or will he fall short to Swinger? Brian Adams and Brian Lee have beaten some of the biggest tag teams in the WWF. But tonight they take on two light heavyweight wrestlers. The WWF Light Heavyweight Champion, Hakushi teams up with Craig Finney to battle Adams and Lee. Finney has been a big reason as to why Hakushi has kept the title, And has told Hakushi he's coming after his title, Will they be able to work together?

Vader was suppose to face Billy Gunn last week, But due to being laid out by Cactus Jack, That match didn't happen. But this highly anticipated match up will finally take place tonight. The evil genius, Billy Gunn has defeated many of the WWF's top superstars and has held the WWF Tag Team Championship several times in the past. But this won't be a cake walk for Gunn, As he takes on 458 pounds of the mastodon, Vader. Vader has been on his A game over the past few weeks and has returned to his dominant ways. Will we see Vader be able to defeat Billy Gunn tonight? Or will Billy Gunn pull off the upset against Vader? Will Cactus Jack show up tonight?

Bret "The Hitman" Hart is in Montreal and we understand that "The Hitman" has got alot to say. What will Bret Hart say about SummerSlam and The Undertaker's title defense tonight? Steve Austin will also be heard from and we understand Austin has huge news concerning his favor from the administration. Will Austin cash it in tonight? What will Austin have to say after defeating Kevin Nash on Monday Night Raw? We also know that Commissioner Rick Rude will be in Montreal and we understand that the Commissioner plans on confronting Al Snow. What will happen between Snow and Rude?

This promises to be a chaotic episode of Friday Night Mayhem, One that you cannot miss!

[Hewey]

Credit KillingsVSCena for the logo

Channel: UPN

Time Slot: Prime Time

Date: July 25, 1997

Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Attendance: 7,012

Ticket Sales: $280,480

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.

Scorpio Vs. Johnny Swinger

Scorpio is making his "official" debut here, Even though he was on the active roster until March. Scorpio looked great out there, Looking to have improved tons in USWA. Swinger also looked great out there and this was a great back and fourth type match with some high spots thrown in there. It's unknown whether Scorpio will be in the light heavyweight division, As he could be placed in the European/Intercontinental title division. Scorpio and Swinger both stole the show, Using their high risk offense to impress the Canadian fans, Who were a bit quiet in the beginning of the match, But got into it as it progressed. Scorpio got on Swinger's nerve, Using his speed and quickness to his advantage early on, With Swinger not being able to take down Scorpio. Thanks to some dirty tactics, Swinger was able to control the match briefly, As Scorpio would not stay down. Scorpio picked up the win after countering Swinger's Swing Thing from the top turnbuckle, Shoving Swinger down to the canvas. Scorpio followed up by coming off the top with the Diss That Don't Miss (450 splash) to Swinger for the win.

Scorpio celebrated his win and walked around the ringside area, Slapping hands with the fans at ringside. Scorpio headed to the back victorious with Jim Ross being quite impressed with Scorpio.

78, 65, 92 ***3/4

Scorpio debuted his new gimmick, (Fun Babyface) it got a positive response.

Time To Pay Up

Our cameras take us backstage where we see Francis Cloutier. Cloutier stops dead in his tracks as he hears Rick Martel's voice. He turns back and we see Rick Martel and Rocky Maivia.

Francis Cloutier- Hey guys.

Rick Martel- Cloutier, We helped you out big time on Monday Night Raw. Kevin Nash got taken care of. As I hear it, The Commissioner is all over your backside for that one. Even though it was me and Maivia that did all the work. You promised Rocky the WWF Intercontinental Championship, When is it coming around his waist?

Francis Cloutier- This Monday night.

Rick Martel- This Monday night?

Francis Cloutier- If things go the way I think they will tonight, Then yes. Rocky Maivia will be the WWF Intercontinental Champion on Monday Night Raw.

Rick Martel- You better not be screwing us over.

Francis Cloutier- I'm not. Now, If you'll excuse me, I got things to do. Just make sure your kid is ready on Monday night.

Cloutier walks on off.

Rick Martel- Rocky, This Monday night, After you become the WWF Intercontinental Champion, I'm taking you out for a night on town! All the ladies are going to be wanting a piece of the new champ! Didn't I tell you that you were going places by my side? Didn't I tell you that?

Rocky Maivia- You did. I can't wait till Monday night. That WWF Intercontinental Championship will be coming around The Rock's waist. If.........

Rick Martel- laughing The Rock? What the hell is that?

Rocky Maivia- Well, I needed a cool nickname, I came up with "The Rock". Cool name, Huh?

Rick Martel- Yeah, If you're going to hang around me, You won't be calling yourself The Rock anytime soon. First, Worry about becoming the WWF Intercontinental Champion. And then, I'll come up with a good nickname for you. Now, You have some laps to do. You need to burn off some of that fat. You're turning into quite the chubby buddy. Lets go! I want twenty laps around that parking lot.

Rocky Maivia- Yes sir.

Rick Martel- What are you waiting for? Go run! I'll be there to watch you in a few minutes.

Rocky Maivia runs on off.

Rick Martel- I am such a good teacher.

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Francis Cloutier gained overness from this segment.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

One More Name On The List

The current WWF World Champion, The phenom of the WWF, The Undertaker comes down to the ring. The announcers hype up the huge main event at SummerSlam and talk about how The Undertaker has run through everyone in the WWF to keep the WWF Championship. The Undertaker enters the ring and is handed a microphone. No Paul Bearer here with him, Jim Ross mentions that he has not seen Bearer all day and claims that are some problems with Bearer and Undertaker over what happened on Monday night.

The Undertaker- SummerSlam is only thirty days away. In just a mere thirty days, Bret Hart will not only step inside the ring with me and my creatures of the night, But he will step inside the dark, mystical world of the phenom. Bret Hart, You are headed inside a world that you can't even begin to imagine. You can't begin to imagine the things that go on in my world. When the darkness falls on you at SummerSlam, What will you do? In my world, You can't run. You can't hide. There is nothing that can save you. Your fear will take over you. You will go insane with your own fear. It will consume you just like your corruption and greed has consumed you. It will be a painful experience at SummerSlam. You want what every other WWF Superstar wants, The World Wrestling Federation Championship. I have told everyone from the first day that I claimed the title that it's not about the WWF Championship for me. I am doing what my creatures of the night ask me to do. I won the WWF Championship for each and every creature of the night around the world. The creatures of the night felt it was time for me to conquer the WWF, And I did. And since then, I have dominated the WWF. I have been as dominant as anyone has ever been. Men have fallen at my feet and I have collected their souls. Bret Hart, You enter SummerSlam looking for victory. Looking to win one battle and the WWF Championship. I enter SummerSlam looking to win the whole war. My creature of the nights have told me what to do at SummerSlam. They've told me to collect your soul at SummerSlam. And Bret Hart, At SummerSlam, I will make good on my promise to the creatures of the night. You have thirty days to wait. To wait until you have to face the reaper in the eyes. And Bret, My eyes won't have fear in them. But yours, I know they will. Take these thirty days and think about what SummerSlam will mean for you. And tonight, There is another man who stands in my way. Jacobs, You have been a menace for the creatures of the night for quite sometime. You use your raw power for fear and intimidation. I have been in the ring with you, And while you are a worthy adversary, You will not be beating me tonight. Because deep down, You're just like every other man I've beaten. Scared and desperate. Jacobs, At what price will you sacrifice yourself tonight? What is going to be your motivation for tonight's match? I am coming to make you rest in peace. And tonight, After our battle is over, The ring will have you laid out and me standing over your body. And I will take your soul and take it back to my creatures of the night.

The fans pop as Bret Hart appears on the big screen. "The Hitman" appears to be in the backstage interview area. The Undertaker stops speaking.

Bret Hart- Undertaker, You think you're going to scare me? I know what you're trying to do. You're trying to make sure I give up my title shot. You don't want to face me at SummerSlam. Well, I am going to SummerSlam and that's just the way it is. And I am taking the WWF Championship from you at SummerSlam. I don't give a damn about what your creatures of the night want. I want the WWF Championship. And I will have it after SummerSlam is done with. I am going to show you why they call me the excellence of execution. You think you're taking me to the vault of souls? You think you're collecting my soul? Undertaker, I am going to do what I said I was going to do on Monday night, I'm going to out wrestle you and I am going to make you look like a chump. Intimidation won't work for you. I am the best there is, The best there was, And the best that there ever will be. And the World Wrestling Federation Championship is coming back home with me. Hell, After Jacobs is done with you tonight, There might not be anything left for me to defeat at SummerSlam.

Bret Hart's image disappears from the screen. The Undertaker is left in the ring as we go to a commercial break with Jim Ross hyping the match between Jacobs and The Undertaker tonight.

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COMMERCIAL BREAK

Brian Adams and Brian Lee Vs. Craig Finney and Hakushi

The two light heavyweights were our of their element here, As they had to take on two big hosses tonight. The former champions started off manhandling the smaller opponents, Until Finney hit Adams over the back with his skateboard. Hakushi and Finney double teamed and isolated Adams, Trying to make sure he wouldn't make the hot tag to Lee. Finney kept slapping Adams and taunting him, Yelling "what now ass, what now?" at the big hoss. Hakushi was more serious, Using martial art kicks on Adams and using chokes holds on Adams. Adams took down both men with a double clothesline and then ran down both men with big boots and tagged in Lee. Lee cleaned house as he entered the ring and tossed Finney outside. Finney watched from the outside as Hakushi got pummeled by Lee. Adams told Finney to come back into the ring, But Finney grabbed his skateboard and was looking like he was going to go to the back, But was shocked to see Chavo Guerrero and Ron Killings on top of the stage. Finney, To his credit, Just grabbed his skateboard and fled through the crowd, Leaving Hakushi alone to take a double neck breaker from Adams and Lee, Giving the former champions the win.

Adams and Lee celebrated their win while Chavo and Killings made their way to the ring. Hakushi stood up and took a scissors kick from Killings. Chavo then came off the top with the Frog Splash to Hakushi. Killings yelled out that he wanted the light heavyweight championship, But Chavo told him that the title belongs to him. Both men got into a stare down, But nothing came out of it.

77, 72, 82 **3/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championship

Al Snow© Vs. Brian Christopher

Solid contest here. Jim Ross hinted that Lawler got Christopher the title shot, But Lawler denied all claims. Christopher wasted no time and jumped Al Snow from behind. Brian Christopher and Al Snow fought back and fourth, Trading near falls and counters early on. Christopher took control of things after using a sunset flip/powerbomb from the apron to the floor on Snow. Brian Christopher taunted Snow through out the match and went outside to high five Lawler. Lawler applauded Christopher as the challenger looked like he would score the huge win over the champion. Christopher even connected with the Tennessee Jam, But Al Snow kicked out, Shocking Christopher. Snow made the big comeback, Suplexing the living hell out Christopher and using karate kicks to the challenger. Al Snow even dumped Christopher onto Lawler on the outside. Al Snow delivered a overhead belly to belly suplex to Christopher from the top turnbuckle and followed up by planting Christopher with the Snow Plow. One three count, And Al Snow retained his title.

Al Snow posed with his WWF Intercontinental Championship, Soaking in the "Snow" chants from the crowd.

76, 73, 80 **3/4

Rick Rude Makes Snow Pay Big Time

Al Snow leaves the ring and slaps hands with fans at ringside. Snow walks up the ramp way, But is met by boos, Those boos are directed at Rick Rude, Who is shown on the big screen.

Rick Rude- Impressive win. I love seeing you wrestle Mr. Snow. I do. Those kicks, Those suplexes, The snow plow, Out of this world. You are one impressive son of a gun. That's why you are the WWF Intercontinental Champion. I gotta hand it to you. You went through hell to win that title. You fought Steve Austin in so many classic bouts, You've put your body on the line day in and day out. But Mr. Snow, I have a slight problem with you. See, On Monday night, You did two things that really pissed me off. First, You teamed up with D'Lo Brown and Ken Shamrock. That's strike one. Hell, You volunteered to be their partner. That's even worse. And secondly, You let Ahmed Johnson assault William Regal. You not only let him assault William Regal, But you made sure security didn't get to him. I don't know what kind of place you think this is, But around here you have to follow the rules. And you broke a big one. But I will let you make it up to me. I want you to face Ahmed Johnson this Monday night. If you take him out for me, I will forgive you. I know you can do it. Will you do this one favor for me?

Al Snow shakes his head, Saying he won't take out Ahmed Johnson for the Commissioner.

Rick Rude- Let me make this clear, If you don't do this, I will strip you of that WWF Intercontinental Championship! How about that? So let me ask again, Will you destroy Ahmed Johnson for me?

Al Snow looks at the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Snow is thinking, But he says no. Hell no! The fans are cheering Snow.

Rick Rude- All right. You asked for it. You are officially stripped of the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Hand the title over.

Referee Monty Davidson comes down from the back and tells Snow to hand him the title. Davidson yells at Snow to hurry up and makes the mistake of poking Snow. Snow decks Davidson with a right hand! Snow throws the title down on Davidson, Who's holding his jaw. Snow leaves and goes to the back, The crowd boo. Davidson stands up, Holding the title and yells he hit me!

Rick Rude- Al Snow, You will pay for that. You do not hit a referee. And now, What to do with the title? Simple. This Monday night there will be a twenty men over the top rope battle royal for the WWF Intercontinental Championship. The last man standing will be the next WWF Intercontinental Champion.

Rick Rude's image disappears from the screen. The crowd is booing and chanting for Al Snow as Davidson prances around with the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Davidson heads to the back as we go back to the announce position where the announcers argue over what just happened. Ross takes Snow's side, But Lawler takes the Commissioner's side. Either way, We got ourselves a twenty men over the top rope battle royal for the WWF Intercontinental Championship this Monday night!

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Interview with Jacobs and Bob Backlund

We go backstage where Marissa Mazzola is standing by with Jacobs, And his manager, The evil Bob Backlund.

Marissa Mazzola- Jacobs, Tonight is the night you have been waiting for. Tonight you get your shot at The Undertaker's WWF Championship. And with the way The Undertaker has been as of late, Many people feel that you are going down tonight. Especially since The Undertaker was as violent as ever on Monday night. What will you do tonight to somehow defeat The Undertaker and become the WWF Champion?

Bob Backlund- Jacobs is ready. He has been locked in a dark room for the past week to get ready for this match. No food, No water. All he could do in that room was think. Think of ways to come up for hurting The Undertaker. Jacobs is ready. This man is a monster. He's taken beatings far worse than what The Undertaker did on Monday night. Undertaker, You wanna choke slam this man through a table, Go ahead! He'll get up! He'll get up and choke slam you straight to hell! He'll powerbomb you to hell as well. Jacobs shows no fear. He's not afraid of anything. Give him everything he has, And he'll get up. This man has the demon's seed inside of him. He feels no pain!

Marissa Mazzola- Jacobs, Any comments on tonight's match?

Jacobs- Undertaker, I don't fear the dark side. I been to hell, And I survived. Tonight, Not only am I becoming the WWF Champion, But I am taking you out. You talk about how everyone has tried, I won't try, I'll succeed.

Bob Backlund- Yes he will! Undertaker, Get ready! Because this man is going to annihilate you! evil laugh

Marissa Mazzola- Fans, You want to stay tuned for Friday Night Mayhem. Because Jacobs versus The Undertaker will take place tonight in the main event!

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COMMERCIAL BREAK

Vader Vs. Billy Gunn

The match that was suppose to take place last week took place tonight. Vader seems to be in line for quite the push as he pretty much squashed poor Billy Gunn. Billy Gunn seems to be going nowhere at this point, But then again, At this time last year, Neither was Goldust, And look at him now. Vader dominated Billy Gunn, Hitting Gunn with stiff blows and even busted Gunn open after ramming Gunn into the steel steps. Vader didn't stop there and rammed Gunn into the steel ring post and dropped Gunn down across the guardrail. Jim Ross wondered if Vader was trying to send a message out to Cactus Jack. Lawler said that Vader would need to do alot more than that to get a message across to Cactus Jack. Jim Ross made an excellent point of talking about how Cactus Jack gets to the mind of his opponents, Making them more violent, Like he did with The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels. Vader powerbombed Gunn and dragged Gunn's lifeless body to the corner. Vader came off the second turnbuckle with the Vader Bomb to Billy Gunn. Vader didn't stop there though, He went all the way up top and came off the top with a perfect moonsault to Gunn. Vader covered Gunn and scored the impressive win.

Vader stood dominant in the ring while the referee helped Billy Gunn backstage. Cactus Jack was shown watching from the back with a sadistic smile on his face.

77, 80, 73 **

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Two Against Three Stand No Chance In Hell

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin makes his way to the ring as we return from the commercial break. Despite picking up a huge win on Monday night, Austin does not appear to be very happy. Austin enters the ring and poses on all four corners before being handed a microphone.

Steve Austin- Last Monday night, I stepped into the ring with the so called genetic wonder, And I whipped that man's ass. I made Kevin Nash tap out like a little girl. He begged me for mercy. He cried, He whined, But I looked down at that man, And I showed him no mercy. Kevin Nash, I hope this proves to you once and for all that Steve Austin is the elite force in the World Wrestling Federation. But now, I have a problem with someone else. And that is you, Shawn Michaels. On Monday night you hit me with a steel chair. You hit me right in the damn head with a steel chair. What did I ever do to you? Did I steal your cup of coffee? Did I hit you? Did I hurt your feelings? Did I ambush you? What did I do to you? Why'd you hit me with a steel chair? Did you feel like it? Was it on the spur of the moment? Shawn Michaels, When you hit me with that steel chair you enraged something deep inside of me. You pissed me off big time! You made me so mad that I cashed in my favor with the Commissioner and asked for a match against you. That's right! I asked to get a shot at you. And you want to know when it'll happen? It'll happen at SummerSlam. Oh yeah, Steve Austin versus Shawn Michaels at SummerSlam! SummerSlam '97! It'll be "Stone Cold" Steve Austin versus the "Heart Break Kid". Shawn Michaels, Do you think you impress me? You come out here every week and dance like some kind of Chip N Dales employee. You think you'll be dancing over me at SummerSlam? SummerSlam will be the night where my career sky rockets to the top of the World Wrestling Federation. When I defeat the man who held the WWF Championship for over seven months, I will be the top dog in the WWF. Shawn Michaels, You're the one who started this. And come SummerSlam, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will end it. I plan on wiping that stupid look off of your face once and for all at SummerSlam. And you brought this on yourself. And after I am through with you, You will know that you do not mess around with me. I am going to give you the ass whooping of a lifetime. And I'm sorry to say this for all you Shawn Michaels fans, But.......

Shawn Michaels' music begins to play, Much to the chagrin of Austin. Shawn Michaels makes his way down the entrance way, Strutting and slapping hands with the fans. Michaels enters the ring and is handed a microphone. Michaels has a big smile on his face while Austin scowls at the "Heart Break Kid". Michaels definitely gets a mixed reaction from the crowd.

Shawn Michaels- Steve O! "Stone Cold", It is good to see you, Man. I mean, I heard you. And I understand you. You're just a little mad at old HBK. I mean, Why shouldn't you be? I hit ya with a steel chair after all. But Steve, If you think you scare the "Heart Break Kid" by coming out here and asking a million stupid questions over and over, And over again, Then you really don't know how to scare people. And if you're stupid enough to ask for a match against HBK at SummerSlam, Then Steve, By all means, I hope you bring everything you got. I don't wanna disappoint you, And I will give you my A game at SummerSlam. Infact, Since you intent on giving me the biggest beating you have ever dished out, I thought I'd go all out and give you the wrestling lesson of a lifetime.

Steve Austin- Wait a minute. Did I hear you right? You think you're a better wrestler than me? You?

Shawn Michaels- Oh, I don't think it, I know it. And I think everyone of these fans know it too. And at SummerSlam, I think it's time for me to shut that big mouth of yours up once and for all. See, I been through hell this year. I been through first blood matches, Hell in the cell matches, And everything else they've thrown at me. And it'll be nice for me to put on just a solid one on one wrestling match. And at SummerSlam, Even though I would have preferred someone better to beat, It'll be you and I. And Steve, When I make you my b**** at SummerSlam, Just remember that you're the one who asked for a match against me.

Steve Austin- You think you will out wrestle me? You know, I was going to beat the living hell out of you at SummerSlam, But now, I want to straight up wrestle you. You wanted a classic? Son, You're getting a classic. I am not only a better brawler than you, But I am ten times the technical wrestler that you are. And come SummerSlam, When I'm executing each and everyone of my holds on you, When I'm out wrestling you, You'll be begging me to stop. You're the one who is going to be humiliated at SummerSlam, Not me. I am a technical God. I am best pure wrestle in the WWF. What's that? You're making those little faces at me. You don't believe me? Shawn Michaels, I am heading into SummerSlam to defeat you. And I will do it not by brawling, But out wrestling you. You had to open up that big mouth of yours, And now, I'm afraid I'm going to have to show you a little something. I'm going to show you the technical skills of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.

Austin drops his microphone down and slugs Michaels! Michaels slugs Austin back! Both men are trading blows! Michaels atomic drops Austin! Michaels goes for Sweet Chin Music, But Austin grabs Michaels' foot and clotheslines Michaels! Austin lifts Michaels up and tries to apply the million dollar dream to Michaels, But Michaels counters with a hip toss! Michaels sends Austin to the ropes and runs over Austin with a flying clothesline! Michaels goes to the corner. Michaels is tuning up the band! Sweet Chin Music! No, Michaels fakes it and as Austin gets up, He swipes Austin's feet out from under him! Michaels is going for a sharpshooter! Michaels applies the sharpshooter to Austin! Austin is trying to counter out of it, But Michaels has it locked on tight! The fans do not appreciate this and boo Michaels! Austin is tapping out! Michaels is proving himself to be the superior wrestler here. Is this what's going to happen at SummerSlam? The boos turn into cheers as Rick Martel and Rocky Maivia rush down to the ring! Michaels breaks the hold and clothelines Martel down as he enters the ring! Michaels and Maivia start to slug it out! Martel jumps Michaels from behind! Austin joins Martel and Maivia and they start to pummel Michaels! Maivia and Martel hold back Michaels and Austin smacks Michaels across the face! They let go of Michaels so Austin can apply the million dollar dream to Michaels! Michaels is fading! Here comes Kevin Nash! Nash enters the ring and down goes Martel! Maivia gets knocked down! Nash kicks Austin, Making Austin break the hold on Michaels. Nash grabs Austin and rams Austin head first onto the turnbuckles! Maivia low blows Nash! Martel follows up with a kick to Nash's injured leg! TGS on Nash by Maivia! Austin goes back to Michaels and applies the million dollar dream on Michaels once again! Martel somehow locks Nash into the Quebec Crab! Nash is screaming! Martel is going to break his leg! Maivia taunts both Nash and Michaels as they're locked into two deadly submission holds. Austin and Martel break their maneuvers and stand over their fallen foes. Martel, Austin and Maivia taunt the fans as we go to a commercial break. Kevin Nash and Shawn Michaels are laid out!

85

Interview with Bret Hart

We go backstage where we see Bret Hart standing by. Jim Ross informs us that Bret Hart asked for this interview time.

Bret Hart- Once again I am getting screwed by the WWF. They made the main event tonight for the WWF Championship? What the hell is that about? I am training for a match with The Undertaker, Not Jacobs. Who's idea was that? What has Jacobs done to deserve a title shot? Undertaker, I hope you do get a beating tonight. I hope you win though. Why? Because of that big mouth of yours. You can talk alot of trash, Lets see if you can back it up inside the ring with me. And Jacobs, How dare you? How dare you move in on my title shot? Who gave you a shot at the title? You think you're becoming the WWF Champion? You? I don't think so. That WWF Championship is mine. If you think you're heading into SummerSlam and defeating me, Then you must be a bigger moron than I thought you were. You and Undertaker are the same. You think you can intimidate me because of your size. Well, I can out wrestle you two anytime of the week. Undertaker, If you need a little help to make sure you leave with the title, Don't be afraid to ask. Jacobs, Don't take it personally. I made it my goal to be the one to defeat Undertaker for the title. And after I defeat him, If you want a shot, I'll give you one, Because I am not afraid of you. But you won't be heading into SummerSlam as the WWF Champion. I'll make sure of it!

Bret Hart is all worked up and knocks down a part of the set. Hart storms off with a steel chair in his hand.

89

COMMERCIAL BREAK

He's coming in 31 days

WWF Slam Of The Week- The Undertaker choke slams Goldust onto Helmsley, Through the announce table! (Monday Night Raw 7/21/97)

World Wrestling Federation Championship

The Undertaker© W/Paul Bearer Vs. Jacobs W/Bob Backlund

Awesome main event here. Jacobs and The Undertaker put on quite a good match up for men of their size. This match has been building up for quite sometime, And the crowd was hot for tonight's main event. Bearer didn't accompany Undertaker to the ring, And only came down to ringside a few minutes into the match. Jacobs showed to be a future main eventer as he manhandled The Undertaker. Undertaker couldn't knock down Jacobs in the beginning, And his offense seemed to have no affect on Jacobs. Jacobs showed off his amazing power by lifting Undertaker up over his head and tossing Undertaker out to the floor. Then, Bearer started yelling at Undertaker to get up and fight back. Jacobs went out after Undertaker and dominated the deadman. Undertaker was introduced to the steel steps and the steel ring post. Jacobs smashed Undertaker into the announce table and suplexed Undertaker on the steel stage. Jacobs picked up many close near falls on the phenom inside the ring. Jacobs looked like he was on his way to becoming the champion after choke slamming the phenom, But Undertaker somehow kicked out. Bearer was going crazy, Yelling at Undertaker to fight back. Calling the champion an embarrassment. This seemed to motivate the phenom as he started to fight back. Undertaker drilled Jacobs with right hands and knocked down the monster with a big boot. Undertaker even came off the top with a flying clothesline to Jacobs, But only got two. It seemed like Undertaker was on his way to victory, As he planted Jacobs with a DDT and then choke slammed Jacobs, But Jacobs kicked out at two! The Undertaker choke slammed Jacobs once again and called for the tombstone. Jacobs stood up and Undertaker scooped him up, And delivered a big tombstone to Jacobs. Before he could cover Jacobs, Backlund entered the ring with a steel chair and hit Undertaker over the back with it! Referee Earl Hebner called for the bell, Giving Undertaker the win as the result of a disqualification.

Backlund's chair shot had no affect on The Undertaker, And was soon laid out by a right hand from the WWF Champion. Jacobs came to his feet and Undertaker took the steel chair and planted Jacobs with five shots to the head! Jacobs wouldn't go down until Undertaker hit him for the sixth time. Bearer pulled out a pair of handcuffs from his jacket and handcuffed Jacobs to the ropes. Bearer entered the ring and told Undertaker it was time for the champion to show everyone he was the top dog in the WWF. Undertaker grabbed Bob Backlund and planted Backlund with a tombstone piledriver. Undertaker was about to leave the ring, But Bearer grabbed him by the arm and told him he wasn't done yet. Undertaker grabbed Backlund and tossed Backlund out of the ring. Jacobs tried to free himself, But there was no way for him to do so. Undertaker dragged Backlund all the way to the backstage area. Bearer followed Undertaker and we cut backstage where Undertaker loaded Backlund inside a hearse. Bearer gave Undertaker the keys and told them they were going to take Backlund straight to hell. Undertaker and Bearer got inside and drove off. Jim Ross mentioned Paul Bearer is showing a whole new side to himself and that he's trying to get Undertaker to follow his evil ways. Friday Night Mayhem went off the air with Jacobs watching what happened, Yelling Undertaker's name. Jim Ross speculated if we'd ever see Bob Backlund again as we went off the air.

86, 85, 88 ***3/4

Overall Rating- 81

TV Rating- 6.50

Notes

"Craig Finney and Hakushi work well together as a team, it adds to their matches." -Pat Patterson

"I think i should be higher up the card." -Johnny Swinger

[Hewey]

Credit Kempay for the logo

Channel: USA Network

Time Slot: Late Evening

Date: July 26, 1997

Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Attendance: 7,007

Ticket Sales: $280,280

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.

Kama Mustafa Vs. James Meteorite Hall

JMH was another unfortunate victim of the supreme fighting machine. Kama dominated the whole match, Not allowing JMH to get any offense in on him. The announcers hyped up Kama as a submission wrestler, Even though he used no submission holds on Hall. Kama picked up the win with the supreme driver. Kama wasn't done and planted JMH with another supreme driver. Kama Mustafa stood over the rookie, Laughing and telling him he was nothing more than a punk and couldn't match up to the supreme fighting machine.

47, 37, 57 DUD

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Bret Hart Vs. Chavo Guerrero

Bret Hart and Chavo Guerrero could have put on a clinic, But Hart seems to be rather lazy as of late. Hopefully he gets back into things soon. Chavo Guerrero had the crowd behind him, As it seemed like the young man was going to score the win over "The Hitman" several times. Bret Hart though, Was on top of his game and worked over Chavo Guerrero like only the excellence of execution can. Bret Hart won the match at the nine minute mark with the Sharpshooter, Adding another list to his pre SummerSlam victims. Afterwards, Hart tossed Chavo out to the floor and went over to the announce position. Hart told the announcers he wants another match later on.

78, 76, 81 **3/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

The Godwinns Vs. Hindu Unlimited

Hindu Unlimited, Apu Narsimha and Hadji Purujit are two local guys. The Godwinns and Hindu Unlimited put on a decent little match, But the crowd was dead for it. Hindu Unlimited were able to isolate Phineous Godwinn for awhile and worked over the big hoss. Hindu Unlimited looked like they were on their way to victory a few times, But in the end, Phineous made the hot tag to Henry, Who was a hoss on fire. Henry cleaned house and slop dropped Apu for the win. Afterwards, Henry and Phineous slopped both Apu and Hadji.

52, 42, 63 1\2*

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Helmsleydust W/Marlena Vs. Born In The USA

Helmsleydust got a big ovation from the crowd, Who booed the hell out of Bart Gunn and The Patriot. Both Helmsley and Goldust were selling injuries suffered at the hands of The Undertaker on Monday Night Raw, And were manhandled by Born In The USA. Born In The USA isolated Helmsley and beat him down for awhile. Goldust got the crowd red hot, And when he got tagged in, The fans exploded. Goldust entered the ring and cleaned house. The Patriot was tossed to the outside, Which left Bart Gunn alone with Helmsleydust. Bart Gunn knocked down Helmsley with a clothesline, But turned around into a uppercut from Goldust, Giving Goldust and Helmsley the win.

80, 80, 81 ***

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Luigi Alfredo Rufino Vs. Matt-Man

It's rumored that Rufino is scheduled for a big push due to the way the announcers hype up his undefeated streak. Matt-Man is just some punk sent here to make Rufino look good. Rufino dominated the entire match, Taking time off to mess with the fans at ringside, It didn't work as he had hoped, As the crowd was just dead for this match. Rufino picked up the win with the Trip To New Jersey. Rufino stood over Matt-Man and told the fans that he was undefeated.

49, 36, 63 1/4*

COMMERCIAL BREAK

He's coming in 30 days

WWF Slam Of The Week- Vader flies off the top turnbuckle with a moonsault to Billy Gunn. (Friday Night Mayhem 7/25/97)

Bret Hart Vs. John Bradshaw

Bret Hart seemed to be in better spirits for this match up. I guess he was happy over beating two men tonight. Bradshaw was the man who took Hart up on his challenge. The crowd was all over Bradshaw, Booing the big man for everything he did. Bret Hart's under handed tactics got big pops from the crowd. Bradshaw looked good out there, Tossing Hart around the ring and easily manhandling a former three time World Wrestling Federation Champion. Bradshaw went for the big lariat, But Hart ducked and Bradshaw hit the turnbuckles hard. Hart rolled up Bradshaw with his feet all over the rope and got the three count. Bret Hart headed to the back victorious while Bradshaw argued with the referee. RAW Saturday Night goes off the air with "The Hitman" doing the title around the waist motion on top of the stage.

78, 80, 75 **1/4

Overall Rating- 56

TV Rating- 2.90

Competition

Saturday Night

TV Rating- 1.92

Attendance- 6,010

Ticket Sales- $240,400

Hardcore TV

TV Rating- 2.99

Attendance- 3,002

Ticket Sales- $90,060

WCW Bash At The Beach

Pay Per View Buyrate- 1.28

Attendance- 13,952

Ticket Sales- $837,120

Pay Per View Revenue- $3,200,000

ECW Heatwave

Pay Per View Buyrate- 0.79

Attendance- 8,527

Ticket Sales- $341,080

Pay Per View Revenue- $1,975,000

NWACI Toronto Thunder

Attendance- 119

Ticket Sales- $2,380

VZF Darkness Falls

Attendance- 360

Ticket Sales- $7,200

Notes

"Goldust and Hunter Hearst Helmsley work well together as a team, it adds to their matches." -Pat Patterson

"How about booking me against Chris Benoit? I'm sure we could do some pretty entertaining stuff that the fans would like." -Al Snow

"I would like to work with British Bulldog at some stage, i think you'd be impressed with the results." -Scott Hall

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

"Here is my weekly report on our battle with WCW. We 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

- Sunny has suffered a broken neck and will be out for eight months.

[KillingsVSCena]

WOO HOO! JMH has arrived in the WWF!!!

I just wished his debut wasn't getting his ass squashed...Oh well, I guess he has to earn his strips first. lol

Anyway, lets hope "The Rock" wins the IC title Battle Royal next Monday night.

[Hailtothechimp]

Looks like your trying to raise the ratings on RSN with Bret Hart pulling double duty. Otherwise, the normal squashes made me feel right at home.

2 things about the notes. HOW DOES SUNNY BREAK HER FRIGGIN NECK? and the other one is Snow brings up a valid point. Why not have Snow feud with Benoit... course now that he dosent have the IC title anymore, I am sure he will fade into the background of the European Title scene... *sighs*.

[Hewey]

Thanks for the comments guys. KVC, JMH was used as a one time only jobber, As he's not on any kind of contract with me right now, But he should be brought back for future episodes of RSN. And chimp, After all I did to get Snow over, You really think I'm sticking him into the European title scene? Snow's a future main eventer, That's why he didn't drop the title in a singles match.

Credit Kempay for the logo

Date: July 28, 1997

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As the WWF's tour of Canada wraps up, Monday Night Raw will come to you live from Toronto. And what a big main event we are going to see. Tonight twenty men have the chance of a lifetime. Twenty men have the chance to leave Toronto as the new WWF Intercontinental Champion. Who will leave Toronto with the WWF Intercontinental Championship? Al Snow was stripped of the WWF Intercontinental Championship on Friday Night Mayhem and the Commissioner made this match up. Twenty of the WWF's top talent are entered in this match. Twenty men will be in the ring all at once, But only one man will be left standing when the night is over with. Who will leave Toronto as the WWF Intercontinental Champion? This is a match you cannot miss. A new champion has been guaranteed for tonight.

Another huge main event match up will see Kevin Nash and Shawn Michaels team up to take on Steve Austin and Rick Martel. Last Monday night, Steve Austin defeated Kevin Nash due to Rick Martel's interference, And alongside Rocky Maivia, Austin and Martel left both Michaels and Nash laid out on Friday night. Kevin Nash is entering this match not at one hundred percent due to his match with Austin last week and the attack he suffered on Friday night, Being locked into Martel's Quebec Crab, Which did serious damage to Nash's legs. Michaels and Austin are headed into SummerSlam to face off in what should be a classic encounter, And this is their chance to show the other one up. Which team will walk away with the victory tonight in Toronto?

We will see a rematch from the last In Your House event when Brian Pillman and Chris Benoit defend their WWF Tag Team Championship against Suicide Blonds. Suicide Blonds came extremely close to leaving In Your House as the tag team champions, But fell short to the aggressive tag team of Benoit and Pillman. Also, Tonight, Kareem Arif makes his in ring debut when he takes on Nasty Mike. Nasty Mike is considered to be one of the top wrestlers in all of the WWF, And will he defeat the debuting Kareem Arif? What can we expect to see from Arif tonight?

Scott Hall is headed into tonight's event to take on Hollywood Holly. Scott Hall has not been achieving much success as of late, And some have said that the bad guy is in a slump, Will Scott Hall get back to his winning ways tonight when he takes on Hollywood Holly? It's no easy task though, As Hollywood Holly has his manager, Chris Kanyon in his corner, And we've seen Kanyon get involved in alot of Hollywood's matches. Scott Hall and Hollywood Holly lock it up tonight in a match that you cannot miss. Which man will walk away with the win?

The Undertaker and Paul Bearer locked up Bob Backlund inside a hearse and sped off as Friday Night Mayhem went off the air this past Friday night. The WWF hasn't received any information on what happened to Bob Backlund, But it's likely that Backlund will not be returning to the WWF. Jacobs has also gone missing after the events of Friday night. The Undertaker will be in Toronto tonight and will we get an answer from the phemom over his behavior over the last week? What about Paul Bearer? Bearer seems to be the one making The Undertaker destroy everyone in his way, Will Bearer speak up? Bret Hart will also be in Toronto and we will be hearing from "The Hitman". What does Bret Hart have to say over The Undertaker's actions and the fact that he's been looked at as the underdog for SummerSlam? This is a episode of Monday Night Raw you cannot miss, And it'll come live to you from Toronto, Only on the USA Network.

[Hewey]

Credit Kempay for the logo

Channel: USA Network

Time Slot: Prime Time

Date: July 28, 1997

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Attendance: 7,011

Ticket Sales: $280,440

Announcers: Dok Hendrix 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 Dok Hendrix and Vince McMahon are standing by. They are very excited and hype up tonight's big show.

What Is He Headed In For Come SummerSlam?

We cut to the ring where we see Jim Ross standing by with a microphone in his hand. Jim Ross is wearing black jeans and the brand new black and red Monday Night Raw jacket. The Toronto crowd is hot here, Chanting "Bret", JR gets ready to speak, But the crowd's chanting cuts him off again. After a few seconds, Jim Ross starts to talk.

Jim Ross- We are twenty seven days away from the 1997 SummerSlam. And on that night, We will see the current World Wrestling Federation Champion, The Undertaker put the title on the line against Canada's own, Bret "The Hitman" Hart. Now, This match is a dream match for many of you fans. The Undertaker has defended the WWF Championship against all comers. He has been a unbeatable WWF Champion. No one has been able to take the title off of him, And with all due respect to Bret Hart, A man who I respect almost more than anyone in the WWF, Bret Hart is coming in as the underdog to this title match. And last week we saw a whole new side to The Undertaker. Some claim that The Undertaker is now more vicious. More violent. And some feel that Bret Hart is in trouble heading into SummerSlam. Well, I am about to interview the number one contender for the WWF Championship. So, Would you please welcome to Monday Night Raw Bret "The Hitman" Hart!

The Toronto fans are going crazy as Bret "The Hitman" Hart's music hits the arena. The pyro goes off from the rafters as Bret Hart walks down the isle way with a smile on his face. Bret Hart is wearing street clothing, With a Canadian hockey team jersey under his jacket. Hart takes his time to slap hands with all the fans around the ringside area and gives his sunglasses to a kid in the front row. Bret Hart enters the ring and poses as more pyro goes off. McMahon mentions that Monday Night Raw and the WWF will be back in the United States next week and that Bret Hart will not be getting cheered like this in the US. Bret Hart stands side to side with Jim Ross, Who starts speaking over the "Bret" chants.

Jim Ross- Bret Hart, Thank you for doing this interview with me. Now then, Tensions are high as you head into SummerSlam. Not only are you challenging for the World Wrestling Federation Championship, But you are coming into this match as the proverbial underdog. The Undertaker has been as violent and as dominant as ever over the past week than he has ever been in his whole entire career. We've seen Undertaker choke slam people through tables, And kidnap someone's manager. Bret, I gotta tell you, Things are not looking good for you as SummerSlam nears.

Bret Hart- You think things are not looking good for me? Jim Ross, Undertaker's wild actions just prove how desperate he is. He knows that at SummerSlam he won't be able to out wrestle me. He knows his title is in jeopardy as SummerSlam comes closer. Undertaker is afraid. He knows that when we step inside the ring come August 24th he's going to lose the WWF Championship to the better wrestler. Undertaker, You think kidnapping some old man is going to scare me? Hell, I could do the same thing. You think choke slamming someone through a table is going to cancel or match? I told you that I am coming for your WWF Championship. And Undertaker, I am taking the World Wrestling Federation Championship from you whether you like it or not. It's that simple. And I am going to do it by out wrestling you and by being the better wrestler. You can try to intimidate and bully me all you want, But the fact of the matter is, When SummerSlam comes, All your little scare tactics are going to fail. And they're going to fail because I am the better wrestler. I am the excellence of execution, And you're nothing more than a punk.

Jim Ross- Well, You can talk about being the better wrestler all you want, And some fans might say that you are a better wrestler than The Undertaker. But Bret, Do you think that will matter when you're wrestling a seven foot tall monster? A man who's manhandled men like Kevin Nash and Sycho Sid? With all due respect, Bret, You can out wrestle The Undertaker all you want, But you will need to keep him down. You will need to do what no one else has done. You will need to put him down and keep him down long enough for the three count. Because in my opinion, There is no way you're going to make him tap out to the Sharpshooter.

Bret Hart- Jim Ross, You really think that? You think I can't make him tap out to the Sharpshooter?

Jim Ross- With all due respect, No. If you get him into the Sharpshooter, I think he'll end up breaking it or powering out of it. The Undertaker has never tapped out in his career, And I don't think you're going to be the one to make him quit.

Bret Hart- Is that right? Well, Just for you Jim Ross, Watch what I do to him come SummerSlam. I will not only out wrestle him, But I am going to make The Undertaker tap out. That's right. I'm going to do what no one else around here has done, I'm going to make sure he quits. And if doesn't, Then I'll make him pass out to the Sharpshooter. But I will defeat him by submission. You think he scares me? You think The Undertaker will be able to walk out of SummerSlam with the WWF Championship around his waist? Undertaker, If I was you, I'd make sure you know what you're getting into come SummerSlam. I am headed in with one goal in mind, Seek and destroy. I will take back what is rightfully mine, The World Wrestling Federation Championship. I am taking back my title and I am going to defeat you. No one else has done it, But I ain't anybody. I'm Bret "The Hitman" Hart! And I am the best there is, The best there was, And the best that there ever will be! And I will walk out of SummerSlam as the brand new World Wrestling Federation Champion! I..............

Bret Hart's microphone goes off. Bret Hart looks a bit pissed off and asks Ross for his microphone. Bret goes to speak, But his microphone isn't working. Bret Hart is then interrupted by The Undertaker's music. playing and the lights going off. The fans are divided, Some booing the hell out of the interruption, But some are cheering. After a few seconds, A spotlight is shown in the center of the ring where Bret Hart is at. The familiar voice of The Undertaker begins to speak.

The Undertaker- Bret Hart, Do you think that just by out wrestling me you will win our battle at SummerSlam? Our match won't be just some match, It'll be the ultimate battle. A battle which you cannot begin to imagine. I told you, You cannot take down the force that is the creatures of the night. You cannot take the life out of the creatures of the night and The Undertaker. You head into SummerSlam and try to win the WWF Championship. But that's not what this match is about anymore. It's a battle about survival for you. And Bret Hart, You will not be surviving SummerSlam. In twenty seven days, You will rest in peace.

The Undertaker's trademark catchphrase is accompanied by some fans saying it along with the champ while some boo. The lights come back on as the music dies down. Bret Hart stands inside the ring, The cocky look on his face gone as we go to a commercial break with Vince McMahon asking if Bret Hart is afraid of The Undertaker.

81

Bret Hart lost overness from this segment.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Scott Hall Vs. Hollywood Holly W/Chris Kanyon

If Scott Hall does renew his contract, It's expected he'll get another big push, And considering the crowd reaction here, The WWF should definitely keep Scott Hall. He's still got alot to offer. Scott Hall and Hollywood had a good showing with a hot crowd here tonight in Toronto. Chris Kanyon wasn't wearing a cast or anything, And sat down with the announcers during the match, Saying his leg was getting better and that he should be back in active competition by the end of the year. When asked if he was faking his injury, Kanyon started throwing a tantrum, Yelling at McMahon, Asking him if he ever had a broken leg, With McMahon responding, not a eight month one! Hollywood took advantage of the match after whipping Hall into the steps and worked over the former WWF Champion's back. Hollywood used slams and suplexes on Hall, And even got a two count off the big boot/leg drop combo. Scott Hall made the big comeback and planted Hollywood with a DDT. Scott Hall followed up with the fallaway slam and called for the Outsider's Edge. Scott Hall went to lift Hollywood up, But Hollywood countered and out of nowhere, Planted Hall with the Hollywood Slam. Hollywood taunted Hall (doing a few Hogan poses) and went for another running leg drop, But Hall moved out of the way. Scott Hall quickly planted Hollywood with the Outsider's Edge and scored the three count.

Chris Kanyon entered the ring with a steel chair and went to hit Hall with it, But Hall turned around in time to punch the steel chair onto Kanyon's face. Scott Hall called for the Outsider's Edge, Getting a huge ovation from the Canadian crowd. Before Hall could lift Kanyon up, Hollywood hit Hall with a chair shot to the back! Hollywood dropped the chair down and called for a DDT onto the steel chair. Luckily for Hall, Sean Waltman ran down from the back with a chair in hand! Hollywood quickly fled the ring, But Kanyon wasn't so lucky, Taking a chair shot to the head! Scott Hall got up and grabbed the steel chair, Making sure Hollywood didn't enter the ring while Waltman bronco busted Kanyon in the corner. Waltman tossed Kanyon out to the floor and he and Scott Hall posed while Hollywood helped Kanyon to the back.

79, 82, 75 **1/4

A Violent Attack

We cut backstage where we see Vader warming up. He's in the battle royal for the WWF Intercontinental Championship according to Vince McMahon. The big man jogs back and fourth through out the hallway and tosses a few trash cans around. Vader gets ready to head out the curtain and into the stage, But he's nailed from behind by a chair shot! My God! It's Cactus Jack! Jack hits Vader with a stiff chair shot to the back! Jack again hits Vader with another chair shot! Jack hits Vader with a shot to the head, Taking down Vader! Vader is bleeding! Jack crawls over to Vader's body and begins to laugh.

Cactus Jack- Vader, You're making me unleash him. I don't think you should make me unleash another side of Mrs. Foley's baby boy. You don't want that side to come out. You don't want that side to be unleashed in the World Wrestling Federation! Vader, Come SummerSlam, The only way from keeping this man from being unleashed is for your blood to spill and for your bones to break. Vader, We all have a purpose, Yours is to die come SummerSlam! Bang, Bang!

Jack laughs a bit and stomps down on Vader. Cactus Jack walks off mumbling something about mankind's danger if he's unleashed in the WWF. Monday Night Raw goes to a commercial break with Vince McMahon asking how Vader will be able to wrestle in tonight's battle royal after that brutal attack.

80

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Kareem Arif Vs. Nasty Mike

After all the hype, And all the videos, The crowd died for this match. No cheers or anything during this match. Arif wore all white with his beaded necklaces around his neck. He had a big white shirt on, But took it off during the match. Fatu definitely looks in better shape than he was in a few months. Arif started off by offering Nasty Mike a handshake, But Mike slapped Arif in the face and taunted him with the nasty dance. Arif wrestled a clean match, And despite the crowd being dead for this, It was a well worked match. Nasty Mike definitely deserves more than he's getting right now. Mike cheated through out the match and taunted Arif with his dancing. But in the end, Arif put down Nasty Mike with a Cross-legged Samoan driver, Which was enough for the win.

Afterwards, Arif tried to help Mike up and shake his hand, But Mike shoved Arif away and headed backstage.

60, 45, 75 *1\2

Kareem Arif debuted his new gimmick, (Pacifist) it got a positive response.

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

The Next Intercontinental Champion?

We go backstage where we see Rick Martel standing by. The cameras then show Rocky Maivia doing some sit ups. Maivia looks exhausted but Martel keeps pushing him. Meanwhile, Martel is having a drink and looks as relaxed as ever. After a few more sit ups, Martel tells Maivia to stop.

Rick Martel- Kid, You're doing quite well. You're going to walk away with the WWF Intercontinental Championship tonight. It's yours for the taking! Nineteen other jagoffs are all going down! You're the next champ Rocky!

Rocky Maivia- Oh yeah! I feel good! I am telling you something Rick, All those losers better line up in line to be tossed out by the r..... By Rocky Maivia. Tonight, I am walking away with the WWF Intercontinental Championship around my waist. I'm becoming the new WWF Intercontinental Champion and there's nothing anyone can do about it, If you smell what Rocky Maivia is cooking!

Rick Martel- What did I tell you about these lame catchphrases? I told you, Let me come up with the stuff. You're just making a fool out of yourself man.

Rocky Maivia- What? That's a quality catchphrase. I used to say it all the time in college, Of course, I was known as The Rock then, And you didn't like that nickname either. sighs

Rick Martel- Look, Understand this, The nickname has to be good. What is The Rock? You're a rock? Is that it? You're made of stone? Kid, Right now, You're the pebble.

Rocky Maivia- The pebble?

Rick Martel- Yeah. Hang on, See, You're a small fish. You're not quite up there in greatness like I am. Right now, Stick with being the pebble. One day, You'll be a boulder. Leave the merchandising to me. Understand? I'll come up with something "cool" for all these fools to wet themselves over. Just make sure you walk away with the WWF Intercontinental Championship tonight. And then, Worry about your nickname and catchphrases.

Rocky Maivia- All right. Rick, I can feel it. All your tutoring has helped me tons. I am ready for tonight! Oh yeah! Nineteen losers all thrown over the top rope! One by one, By damn one, Begging me for my mercy. But that won't happen daddy, Rocky Maivia has come to Monday Night Raw in this no class, No nothing city of Toronto to walk away as the new WWF Intercontinental Champion! And damn it, I..........

Maivia's head turns away, And he looks a bit surprised. The cameras then show Francis Cloutier walking by then wearing his ring gear.

Rocky Maivia- What the dilio?

Francis Cloutier- Hey guys. What's up?

Rick Martel- Got a match tonight Cloutier? I didn't see your name on the board.

Francis Cloutier- Actually, Since Vader got taken out by Cactus Jack, I got his place in tonight's battle royal. Imagine that. What a lucky break for me.

Rocky Maivia- Whoa, Whoa, Whoa! Hang on a second Cloutier! I hope you're not trying to try to get my WWF Intercontinental Championship. We had your back and you were suppose to make sure I left here tonight as the WWF Intercontinental Champion. You said I wouldn't even have to lift a finger, And now I have to be in some battle royal! What's up with that man?

Francis Cloutier- I did say that. But you're Rocky Maivia! Hell, This is a walk over for you. You should have no problem winning tonight's battle royal. I just entered to get my face out there. You know?

Rick Martel- You better have. If you try to screw him out of the title, I swear I will hunt you down. I will whip your little behind, Smack it like a baby's butt and shove some apple sauce down that lying throat of yours. You better make sure he walks away with the title tonight.

Francis Cloutier- Hey, You should be thanking me for make sure he didn't have to face Al Snow for the title tonight. Whatever happens tonight is his problem. I got him this far, Now, If you'll excuse me, I gotta get ready.

Cloutier walks off and neither Martel or Maivia look happy.

Rick Martel- Well, Rocky, I have to go talk to Austin about our match tonight. You get ready for yours, The pebble is the new WWF Intercontinental Champion! I can feel it!

Martel pats Rocky Maivia over the back and walks off. Maivia looks around and then looks directly at the camera.

Rocky Maivia- You people liked The Rock right? And my catchphrase? the fans boo and some laugh at Maivia Oh yeah, Well, Tonight, After this pebble wins the WWF Intercontinental Championship, He ain't giving out any advice to you ugly Toronto men on how to get women! And ladies, Well, If you can call the women in Toronto here ladies, You won't be hooking up with the pebble tonight! Oh no, The pebble is headed home after tonight's match as the new WWF Intercontinental Champion!

Maivia shoves the camera man and walks off as we go to a commercial break.

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World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championship

Brian Pillman and Chris Benoit© Vs. Suicide Blonds

Excellent rematch from their great In Your House match up here. Suicide Blonds seem to be getting over with the fans, But they really need to let Copeland and Cage let loose and cut some promos, As they are quite skilled on the microphone. Goldust was shown watching his match from the back, With the announcers wondering why Goldust would be interested in a tag team championship match when he's involved in tonight's battle royal. Suicide Blonds had alot of close calls here, And Cage actually got a three over Benoit with a top turnbuckle hurricanrane, But Benoit was not the legal man in the match, And the match had to restart. The champions fought a fierce battle and started to tear apart their challengers with their usual ruthless aggression. Adam Copeland and Brian Pillman were left in the ring as the legal men after Cage clotheslined Benoit outside and followed up with a dive over the ropes onto the Canadian crippler. Copeland scored with a spinning heel kick on Pillman and went for the Animalize, But Pillman countered and locked Copeland into a Cross Arm Sleeper hold! Cage tried to enter the ring and make the save, But Benoit rammed Cage into the steel steps. Copeland didn't last very long and tapped out.

Brian Pillman and Chris Benoit were met by cheers from the crowd as they celebrated their win. Both men posed with the titles on top of the steel stage while Goldust watched from the back, Shaking his head. We went to a commercial break with Dok Hendrix calling the champions unbeatable.

84, 79, 90 ***3/4

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HBK's Partner Is..........

We come back from the commercial break with Steve Austin and Rick Martel standing in the ring. Looks like they made their entrance during the break. The crowd boos Austin and chant "Austin sucks", But they chant for Martel.

"Shawn! Shawn!" is heard as the theme of the one and the only "Heart Break Kid" Shawn Michaels begins to play. The Toronto crowd is not very happy and boo Shawn Michaels as he prances around on the stage. Michaels poses on top of the stage with pyro going off all over the arena. Michaels has a microphone with him and stares down both Martel and Austin.

Shawn Michaels- You know, Me and big daddy cool were suppose to team up tonight to wrestle the two of you, But something happened. See, Kevin Nash is not exactly one hundred percent tonight. After what you, Rick Martel did to him on Friday night, Locking him into the Quebec Crab, Kevin Nash won't be wrestling tonight. Infact, The big man is in such bad shape that the doctors and trainers here tonight have barred him from wrestling. See, That leaves good old HBK in quite a problem. I know it's hard to believe, But I'm not the most popular guy backstage. There's alot of guys that hate my guts. And the few guys that are my friends, Are kinda busy tonight with their own thing. I had both Scott Hall and Sean Waltman offer their services to me, But I told them no. They have their own agenda tonight. And then, Just as it seemed HBK was going to have to wrestle you two all by his lonesome, One man stepped up and offered his services to me. See, He's another man who's got a problem with the administration. So, Ladies and gentlemen, I know how much you wanna see HBK get his ass kicked by those two tonight, But it ain't happening! I got back up tonight! And I got back up in the form of a tag team partner. Ladies and gentlemen, Let me introduce to you, Al Snow!

The crowd erupts as Al Snow's theme hits the arena. Al Snow shakes hands with Shawn Michaels and both men quickly run on down to the ring!

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Steve Austin lost overness from this segment.

Shawn Michaels lost overness from this segment.

Al Snow and Shawn Michaels Vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Rick Martel

Despite their dislike for Shawn Michaels, The fans were into this match big time, Cheering for Al Snow and Rick Martel while Michaels got booed for everything and Austin got a mixed reaction from the crowd. Al Snow has alot of issues with the administration after being stripped of his WWF Intercontinental Championship, And he went to help out Michaels tonight. This is probably the WWF's way of getting Al Snow into the main event scene. Whenever Al Snow and Austin were in there together, The crowd were on the edge of their seats. Rick Martel and Austin started off getting their asses kicked, But soon mounted a come back and worked over Al Snow. Austin and Michaels, Who will wrestle at SummerSlam in what should be a classic wrestling match, Both taunted the other, Taking down their partners with holds and applying submission holds, Trying to prove to the other man who the better wrestler was. Al Snow was isolated and pounded on by both Martel and Austin, Causing the crowd to start a loud "Lets go Snow" chant. Austin mocked Michaels by doing HBK's pose while Martel wore down Snow's legs. Al Snow caught both Austin and Martel with a double DDT and made the hot tag to Michaels, Who entered the ring with the Canadian crowd booing the hell out of HBK. Michaels cleaned house, Taking down both Martel and Austin with clotheslines. Michaels, At one point, Tried to super kick Austin, But Austin rolled out to the floor and started to taunt Michaels, Causing Michaels to dive off the ropes onto Austin. Martel and Michaels were the legal men in the ring, As Al Snow and Austin renewed their heated rivalry and brawled all over the outside. Shawn Michaels looked like he was on his way to losing, As Martel had him locked into the Quebec Crab, But HBK somehow made it to the ropes. Martel, Frustrated that nothing was working, Went to the outside and grabbed a steel chair. Martel entered the ring with the chair, But before he could hit HBK with it, Kevin Nash walked down from the back and got up on the apron. Martel swung the chair at Nash, But Nash got off the apron, Causing Martel to hit the ropes with the chair, And causing the chair to bounce off the ropes and hit Martel right in the face! Martel turned around and got a face full of Sweet Chin Music from Michaels! Michaels covered Martel and grabbed the win!

Kevin Nash entered the ring to celebrate with Michaels, But was met by a chair shot to the back from Rocky Maivia! Rocky Maivia then went to hit Michaels, But Al Snow entered the ring and super kicked the chair onto Maivia's face! Martel and Austin helped Maivia to the back while Michaels and Snow checked on Nash. Nash slowly stood up and pointed at Maivia, Calling him a deadman.

88, 90, 85 ***1\2

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He's coming in 28 days

WWF Slam Of The Week- Apu takes Henry Godwinn's slop drop. (RAW Saturday Night 7/26/97)

World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championship

Twenty Men Over The Top Rope Battle Royal

Featuring- Kip Parker, Craig Finney, Simon Diamond, Goldust, Billy Gunn, Chavo Guerrero, Hakushi, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Sean Waltman, Scorpio, British Bulldog, Francis Cloutier, Mark Henry, Mr. Yokozuna, Marty Jannetty, John Bradshaw, Ken Shamrock, D'Lo Brown, Rocky Maivia and Alex Wright

The WWF promised a new WWF Intercontinental Champion, And they kept good on their promise. Most of the wrestlers here were declared favorites on walking away with the title, With men like Ken Shamrock, Alex Wright, D'Lo Brown, Rocky Maivia, Sean Waltman, British Bulldog and a few others looking like they had a bigger chance to walk away with the title than anyone else. Certainly, No one expected the new WWF Intercontinental Champion to be...... The crowd was into this match, Which went for about fifteen minutes with one commercial break in the middle of it. Goldust was the first one eliminated, Shocking the crowd. Mr. Yokozuna had the most elimination's, And it took nine men to eliminate him. Francis Cloutier tried to get some of the wrestlers on his side, But his only ally was Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Who helped him eliminate Kip Parker. Both Mark Henry and Mr. Yokozuna were true monsters, Destroying everyone in their way. Scorpio made an impact, Eliminating both Maivia and Cloutier at the same time while they fought with one another. The final four went down to Marty Jannetty, Alex Wright, Ken Shamrock and British Bulldog. Bulldog and Wright worked together, But Bulldog turned on Wright and clotheslined him down. Ken Shamrock was the first one to go after taking a low blow from Bulldog, And a clothesline from Wright, Which sent him out to the floor. Wright and Bulldog double teamed Jannetty, But not for long, As Wright turned on Bulldog and tossed Davey Boy Smith out to the floor. Alex Wright tried everything he could to eliminate Jannetty, Even getting referee Monty Davidson to toss his WWF European Championship into the ring, Which he used on Jannetty, But nothing worked. The Party Boy made the big comeback and started pounding on Snow with right hands. Jannetty took down Wright with a vicious tornado DDT, Driving Wright onto the WWF European Championship! Wright stumbled up to his feet and was met by Jannetty's running enziguri kick to the back of the head, Which sent Wright over the top rope, All the way out to the floor!

The fans were going crazy as Jannetty's music hit the arena. Jannetty was awarded the WWF Intercontinental Championship for the second time in his career and grabbed the belt and started dancing around with the title.

73, 77, 64 *1/4

Marty Jannetty Gives Thanks

Dok Hendrix entered the ring to get a word with the new champ, And was met by a hug from Jannetty. The Toronto fans are going nuts, Chanting "Party Boy" as Jannetty puts the WWF Intercontinental Championship over his shoulder.

Dok Hendrix- McMahon, These fans are going nuts! July 28th, 1997, We have crowned a new WWF Intercontinental Champion! And he is the party boy, Marty Jannetty! Marty, It's been about one year since you returned to the WWF as the party boy, And you've faced some tough times, But tonight, As you stand here with the WWF Intercontinental Championship, It must be worth it!

Marty Jannetty- Wooooooo! Dok Hendrix, Baby, It's party time! The party boy came out here to Toronto ready to give it everything he had! I got stomped on, Spit on, Beat on, And even licked on my way to becoming the new WWF Intercontinental Champion. It's been over a year since partymania took over the WWF, And after this year, I just want to thank everyone of you people for having my back. I wanna thank everyone! From the guy at seven eleven who let me crash there one night, From the chimps at the zoo, From the skinny kid I met earlier today in Canada, Just everyone! The party Gods, And the World Wrestling Federation for letting me come out here every night and show you people what I'm made of. Partymania started last year, And baby, It's gonna keep going! This is only the tip of the iceberg! I vow to be the greatest WWF Intercontinental Champion of all time for all you fans! And at SummerSlam, If anyone wants a shot, I'm handing them out! I'll defend this title against each and every person on the roster! Wooooo! Now Dok, If you don't mind, It's party time!

Jannetty puts the title around his waist and rushes out of the ring. His music plays as he slaps hands with fans around ringside, He grabs Howard Finkel and gives him a hug. Jannetty jumps on top of the announce table and starts to dance on it. Jannetty then hugs McMahon and jumps out into the crowd. McMahon says Jannetty will be celebrating all night long.

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SummerSlam count down- 27 days and counting. The hottest event of the summer is coming.

Undertaker's Own Hell

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

Vince McMahon- Monday Night Raw certainly has been a wild night tonight. We've seen everything tonight. But ladies and gentlemen, Right now, I want to talk to you about SummerSlam. An event that promises to be hotter than hell. We heard from Bret Hart earlier in the night. Bret Hart says he will leave SummerSlam with the World Wrestling Federation Championship. Bret Hart has vowed to leave SummerSlam as the WWF Champion. But that will not be a easy task. As "The Hitman" meets the challenge of his life in the form of the phenom, The Undertaker. At this time, Allow me to introduce to you, The WWF Champion, He is the phenom, He is The Undertaker!

The lights go off. The music of The Undertaker plays as the arena turns blue. Out comes the WWF Champion, The Undertaker with the WWF Championship around his waist. The Undertaker does his usual long entrance, But once he's in the ring, The lights come back on and McMahon looks eager to get a few words with the champion.

Vince McMahon- Undertaker, Over the past week we have seen a whole new side to you. You have been more vicious, Almost animal like. First, You choke slam Goldust and Hunter Hearst Helmsley through the announce table! And then, You kidnap Bob Backlund! What has happened to Bob Backlund? And more importantly, What is going on with you?

The Undertaker- Bob Backlund is in a place where no one will find him. Bob Backlund is now locked away in the dungeon of horrors. And Bob Backlund will never return again. That's all you need to know about Bob Backlund.

Vince McMahon- What about the new violent side to yourself? It seems like Paul Bearer has been making you do unspeakable acts! The Undertaker I, And these people know would never destroy someone like that, Unless they crossed the line. But what did those men do to you? Are you allowing yourself to be manipulated by Paul Bearer?

The Undertaker- Brother Paul is not manipulating me. I know everyone thinks he holds some sort of power over me due to him having the urn with him, But the urn does not control me. My creatures of the night do. I follow the long and lonely path under the guidance of the creatures of the night. Paul Bearer woke something up deep inside of my soul last week. And after what I did to Bob Backlund, I feel that it would be better if Paul Bearer was no longer involved with me. Paul Bearer has changed, And I will not change with him. No matter how much wants me to, I will never sell out my creatures of the night.

Vince McMahon- What? The six year partnership is ending? Why? What happened?

The Undertaker- All you need to know is that Paul Bearer is not the same man I was allied with for all those years. And Paul Bearer, Don't try to get me back on your side. It's over. If you still want to be in the WWF, That's fine with me. But if you try to cross paths with me once again, Then you will pay the ultimate price. I know...........

"Hold it right there!" The crowd boos as Paul Bearer is shown on the big screen. The fat man does not look happy.

Paul Bearer- Undertaker! You think you're going to ditch me just like that? Let me tell you something deadman, I own you! The only reason you got anywhere around here was thanks to me. If you think I'm letting you run off on your own, Then you are deadly mistaken! You think I give a damn about these creatures of the night? I control you! I have much more than the urn. You do not get away from me unless I feel that you are useless. And Undertaker, As the WWF Champion, You are of a great use to me and the to the temple. After six years of caring you, I will not leave. You are the WWF Champion, The top dog in the WWF, And with me by your side, We can rule the WWF. No, I can rule the WWF! And that's what I want. I want to rule the WWF! And Undertaker, You have a choice, Let me rule the WWF with you by my side, Or face the temple. It's your decision! I'll give you time to think about it, And Undertaker, You don't want to battle the other men! You do not want to face the men from the stone temple! Oh no, You don't! If you do, You will burn in hell! Think about it, Either you're with me, Or you will face them! And you will not survive! Oh no, You won't!

Monday Night Raw goes off the air with Bearer's image fading from the screen. The Undertaker just stares as we go off the air with Hendrix wondering who are these other men.

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Overall Rating- 77

TV Rating- 6.48

Competition

Monday Nitro

TV Rating- 5.89

Attendance- 6,001

Ticket Sales- $240,040

ECW Code Red

TV Rating- 5.08

Attendance- 3,002

Ticket Sales- $90,060

USPW Thursday Night Jam

TV Rating- 1.68

Attendance- 1,005

Ticket Sales- $30,150

Notes

"I should be higher on the card, promote me up the roster." -Scott Hall

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