World Wrestling Federation 1996

Hewey · April 13, 2006

Today's Wrestling World
August 1997

World Wrestling Federation
Owner: Linda McMahon
Public Image: 50
Size: Global
Based In: America
Risk Level: 70
Production Values: 100

Top 5 Faces
1. Ric Flair (100)
2. Kevin Nash (98)
3. Shawn Michaels (97)
4. The Undertaker (95)
5. Mr. Perfect (94)

Top 5 Heels
1. Owen Hart (100)
2. Bret Hart (96)
3. Steve Austin (94)
4. Cactus Jack (94)
5. Hunter Hearst Helmsley (93)

World Championship Wrestling
Owner: Ted Turner
Public Image: 31
Size: Global
Based In: America
Risk Level: 50
Production Values: 90

Top 5 Stars
1. Hulk Hogan (100)
2. Randy Savage (100)
3. Sting (100)
4. Ultimate Warrior (100)
5. The Giant (96)

Extreme Championship Wrestling
Owner: Winston Brynner
Public Image: 87
Size: National
Based In: America
Risk Level: 30
Production Values: 80

Top 5 Stars
1. Taz (84)
2. Raven (83)
3. Chaz Warrington (83)
4. Glen Ruth (80)
5. D-Von Dudley (79)

Supreme Wrestling Federation
Owner:
Public Image: 65
Size: National
Based In: America
Risk Level: 48
Production Values: 60

Top 5 Stars
1. Chris Jericho (80)
2. One Man Gang (79)
3. Bob Backlund (73)
4. Jim Neidhart (73)
5. JC Ice (70)

*As of August 4th, 1997*

United States Pro Wrestling
Owner: Peter Walsh
Public Image: 24
Size: National
Based In: America
Risk Level: 20
Production Values: 65

Top 5 Stars
1. Terry Funk (84)
2. Chaz Warrington (83)
3. Glen Ruth (80)
4. D-Von Dudley (79)
5. Stevie Richards (77)

Vampire Zone Fighting
Owner: Derek Dunne
Public Image: 49
Size: Regional
Based In: America
Risk Level: 85
Production Values: 45

Top 5 Stars
1. Nova (60)
2. Samu (60)
3. Jerry Lynn (59)
4. Nikita Koloff (58)
5. Little Guido (57)

NWA Canadian Invasion
Owner: Willy Gossard
Public Image: 66
Size: Small
Based In: Canada
Risk Level: 10
Production Values: 26

Top 5 Stars
1. Shane Helms (35)
2. Craig Pittman (34)
3. Jamie Noble (32)
4. Shannon Moore (32)
5. Robby Rage (31)

Amber Benson's Wrestling Federation
Owner: Nik Simpson
Public Image: 62
Size: Backyard
Based In: America
Risk Level: 30
Production Values: 5

Top 5 Stars
1. Steve Armstrong (26)
2. Kid Kash (25)
3. Elektra (21)
4. Miguel Perez (21)
5. Cibernetico (18)

Roster News
- The following birthdays occured this month: Hunter Hearst Helmsley (28), Kevin Nash (38), Scott Taylor (27), Al Snow (34), Sean Waltman (25), Johnny Swinger (25), Bret Hart (40), Shawn Michaels (32), Justin Howe (23), Shadow (23)
- Scott Hall's contract is running out. No news on whether or not Scott Hall's contract will be renewed has been released.
- British Bulldog's contract is running out. No news on whether or not British Bulldog's contract will be renewed has been released.
- Sunny's contract is running out. Sunny's contract has been renewed for two more years.
- Kareem Arif's contract is running out. Kareem Arif's contract has been renewed for two more years.
- Mr. Perfect has returned from injury.
- Sunny will return from her broken neck in seven months.
- Marc Mero will return from his broken neck in six months.
- Scott Taylor will return from his broken leg in two months.
- Bob Backlund has now left the promotion.
- Our poor performance is affecting the worker's morale.
- Darnell Porter has been called up from USWA. He should debut soon. Darnell Porter is considered to be a good young talent and will play a part in the light heavyweight division. Darnell Porter is only twenty one years old, Making him the youngest wrestler on the active roster. Hype videos for Porter should air soon on WWF TV.
- Steve Blackman has also been called up from USWA and should debut soon. Blackman is going to get a strong midcard push and possibly become the WWF European Champion down the line. Blackman is currently wrestling on the house show circuit and has looked solid in the ring. Blackman was last seen last year when he was apart of the corporation, And has not been on TV since the Survivor Series. Blackman is scheduled to return as a babyface.
- Marty Jannetty was chosen to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship as a reward for his hard work over the last year and due to the fact that he's very popular at the moment. Marty Jannetty seems to have cleaned up his act and is one of the most over midcard wrestlers in the WWF. Jannetty is also expected to get a long reign. If things go well for Jannetty during his title reign, That will determine whether or not Jannetty is ready to be one of the WWF's big players. The Party Boy is currently wrestling Mr. Yokozuna on the house show circuit, And this could lead to a SummerSlam match between both men.
- Vince McMahon has said to want more gimmicked wrestlers on the roster. It's not known if some old names will come back with past gimmicks or what will happen. One major name will go through a huge change very soon. Rumor has it that McMahon wants Scott Hall back as "Razor Ramon" and Kevin Nash back as "Diesel" too.
- The WWF will have "One Night Only" on September 6th. The event will be from Birmingham, England. There's a rumored match between British Bulldog and Kevin Nash scheduled to take place as well as a cage match for the WWF Championship. The posters for the event feature The Undertaker with the WWF Championship.
- Some new names have been signed. Vampiro, Norman Smiley and David Taylor have been signed to written deals. Taylor and Smiley should debut as a team soon while Vampiro has been sent to USWA.
- A few female names have been signed to open contracts to work for USWA. They are Beth Curtis, Charisma Worthy, Jade Silence, Katy Shooter, Kelley Summers, Layla Bullock, Melissa Taylor, Vicky Roberts and Yuki Kimura. If the female talent do well in USWA, The WWF could start the women's division back up. The women's title has not been active since '95 when Madusa debuted on WCW's Monday Nitro and tossed the belt into a trash can.
- While nothing is certain right now, It looks like British Bulldog will be staying in the WWF and get a big push. Scott Hall is also more than likely to stay, Though Scott Hall has said that if he stays with the WWF, He wants to be pushed back into the main event. Early Wrestlemania rumors suggest a main event between Scott Hall and Steve Austin for the WWF Championship. British Bulldog is rumored to take time off after the One Night Only show, And when he returns, His big push will start. Bulldog will also be having a manager with him. Most likely, James E. Cornette.
- D'Lo Brown will start getting pushed as soon as SummerSlam is over with. The King Of The Ring winner has not done much since winning the tournament, But he is scheduled to get pushed to the upper card of the WWF. D'Lo Brown was originally scheduled to win the Intercontinental Championship on Monday night, But in the end the decision was made to put the title on Jannetty. D'Lo Brown is rumored to feud with Rocky Maivia after SummerSlam.
- There are rumors that both Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels are unhappy right now. Not much is known on the situation, But their futures in the WWF is very questionable as of right now. Their SummerSlam matches, And the outcomes, Could determine whether or not these two men will stay in the WWF. If the WWF does lose both men, This will obviously be a huge blow as both men are big money makers for the company and are easily in the top five category of best wrestlers on the roster.
- Jesse James should be back in the ring by next month. There's already a storyline planed out for when James returns to the ring. The last time he was on TV, James was on the receiving end of Kevin Nash's Jackknife powerbomb through the announce table.
- The team of Brian Adams and Brian Lee are scheduled to break up soon as the WWF wants to push both men in the singles division. The Undertaker has expressed his desire to work with either men in a singles program. It's unknown how the team will actually break up, As current plans are to turn both men heel and move them into the upper card area of the company.
- Ric Flair was spotted backstage during this week's Monday Night Raw and Friday Night Mayhem shows. Ric Flair is scheduled to return to full time competition by the Survivor Series.
- Everyone is happy with the way the Francis Cloutier character is coming off. The character is suppose to be a cunning sociopath who'll do whatever it takes to get what he wants. So far, Everyone of Cloutier's plans have worked to perfection. While he has only been allies with heels thus far, The WWF plan on making Cloutier also align himself with some face wrestlers. Cloutier is getting groomed for a big push.
- Sable is set to return to television soon. Sable has not been seen since May's Pay Per View where Marc Mero dumped her. Speaking of Marc Mero, The former wildman will keep his current gimmick when he returns. Mero was suppose to win the King Of The Ring tournament and then go on to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship before he got sidelined with his broken neck.
- Luigi Alfredo Rufino's undefeated streak will carry on all the way until mid '98. A push is in store for him, And it's likely he'll be involved with a Italian mafia type stable.
- Two former WWF Superstars are scheduled to return as a tag team very soon.
- Chris Kanyon will return to in ring competition very soon, Teaming up with Hollywood Holly. If Kanyon doesn't team with Hollywood, Then it's expected he'll be pushed to the Intercontinental Championship due to his power backstage.
- Malice and The Demon from USWA are being pushed down there as the next Road Warriors/Demolition type team. McMahon has said to be a big fan of both men and when they are ready to be called up from USWA, They'll no doubt play a big time in the tag team division.

Monthly Ratings

Monday Night Raw
July 7, 1997- 6.43 (Shawn Michaels Vs. British Bulldog)
July 14, 1997- 6.42 (Bret Hart Vs. Sean Waltman)
July 21, 1997- 6.47 (Steve Austin Vs. Kevin Nash)
July 28, 1997- 6.48 (Marty Jannetty won a twenty men battle royal to win the vacant WWF Intercontinental Championship. Also in the battle royal, 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, John Bradshaw, Ken Shamrock, D'Lo Brown, Rocky Maivia and Alex Wright)

Friday Night Mayhem
July 4, 1997- 6.90 (Kevin Nash, Shawn Michaels, Vader Vs. Goldust, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Steve Austin)
July 11, 1997- 6.41 (D'Lo Brown, Ken Shamrock, The Undertaker Vs. Jacobs, Rick Martel, Rocky Maivia)
July 18, 1997- 6.48 (Bret Hart Vs. Scott Hall)
July 25, 1997- 6.50 (The Undertaker Vs. Jacobs)

RAW Saturday Night
July 5, 1997- 3.00 (Bret Hart, British Bulldog Vs. Bart Gunn, The Patriot)
July 12, 1997- 2.90 (Chavo Guerrero Vs. Johnny Swinger)
July 19, 1997- 2.59 (Bret Hart Vs. Marty Jannetty)
July 26, 1997- 2.90 (Bret Hart Vs. John Bradshaw)

Monday Nitro
July 7, 1997- 5.87 (Arn Anderson Vs. Hawk)
July 14, 1997- 5.84 (Sting, Lex Luger Vs. The Giant)
July 21, 1997- 5.86 (The Giant Vs. Jim Duggan)
July 28, 1997- 5.89 (The Giant Vs. Lex Luger)

Saturday Night
July 5, 1997- 1.96 (Tommy Dreamer Vs. Smash)
July 12, 1997- 1.99 (Sabu Vs. Chris Candido)
July 19, 1997- 1.92 (Lance Storm Vs. Chris Chavis)
July 26, 1997- 1.92 (Lex Luger Vs. Eddie Guerrero)

Worldwide
July 6, 1997- 3.93 (Diamond Dallas Page Vs. Shane Douglas)
July 13, 1997- 3.96 (Arn Anderson Vs. Animal)
July 20, 1997- 3.98 (The Giant Vs. Jerry Saggs, Brian Knobbs)
July 27, 1997- Did not air

ECW Code Red
July 7, 1997- 4.90 (Erik Watts Vs. Hayabusa)
July 14, 1997- 5.08 (Taz Vs. Saturn)
July 21, 1997- 5.07 (Bubba Ray Dudley, D-Von Dudley Vs. Taz, Rob Van Dam)
July 28, 1997- 5.08 (Chaz Warrington vs. Kensuke Sasaki)

Hardcore TV
July 5, 1997- 2.94 (Doug Furnas Vs. John Kronus)
July 12, 1997- 2.91 (Great Sasuke, Super Crazy Vs. Little Guido, Jerry Lynn)
July 19, 1997- 2.99 (Alex Porteau Vs. Ricky Morton)
July 26, 1997- 2.99 (Super Crazy Vs. Nova)

Thursday Night Jam
July 3, 1997- 1.66 (Mike Awesome Vs. The Barbarian)
July 10, 1997- 1.66 (Ronnie Garvin Vs. Steve Keirn)
July 17, 1997- 1.68 (Kurrgan Vs. Hillbilly Jim)
July 24, 1997- 1.69 (Mike Awesome Vs. Jado)
July 31, 1997- 1.68 (Jorge Gonzales Vs. John Nord)

Monthly Income

July

Ticket Sales: $6,748,500
Pay Per View Revenue: $3,725,000
Sponsorship Money: $8,103,000
Merchandise Sales: $1,680,000

Total Income- $20,256,500

BattlArts Announces This Year's Touring Roster

The following workers will be touring with BattlArts

Charlie Haas (NWACI)
Donalbain (Free Agent)

Other Wrestling News
- Damien has announced he will retire in one month.
- A new promotion, Supreme Wrestling Federation, has opened.
- Trish Stratus' contract with WCW is running out.
- Bryan Clark's contract with WCW is running out.
- Chris Chavis' contract with WCW is running out.
- Madusa's contract with ECW is running out.
- Lex Luger won the WCW Championship at Bash At The Beach and dropped the title the next night to The Giant. That episode of Nitro scored a 5.89 rating, Which is their highest rating in four weeks. Eric Bischoff is hoping that the shock title change will help people tune into Nitro. However, That episode of Nitro lost to Monday Night Raw, Which scored a 6.48 rating and had a battle royal as the main event. Still, WCW is happy with the rating Nitro got and hope that the momentum continues heading into Road Wild.
- One major WCW name is in talks with the WWF. It's unknown who this person is, But their contract is going to run out soon and the wrestler has not started negotiating with WCW yet. Names rumored to have talked to the WWF over the past few weeks are Sting, Randy Savage, Lex Luger, Hulk Hogan, Diamond Dallas Page, Arn Anderson and The Giant. Randy Savage could very well be the one in talks with the WWF, As he left the WWF on good terms. The remote possibility of Lex Luger even talking to the WWF is big news after the way he left the WWF two years ago.
- Hulk Hogan's return to WCW could come sooner than later as WCW is hoping Hogan will bring ratings back up. Hulk Hogan wants to return as a heel and start feuding with Sting. This is WCW's big dream match, One that built up properly, Could be the thing to push WCW ahead of the WWF. Nothing is known on whether Hogan will return soon, As his return is scheduled for Starrcade as of right now.
- WCW is trying to match the WWF in pushing new stars, And wrestlers like Chris Candido, Lance Storm, Goldberg, Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero are all getting big pushes in WCW right now. Goldberg is the one who could go straight to the main event as he gets the most crowd reaction out of any of those men.
- WCW has Road Wild on August 31st. The event will be from Sturgis, South Dakota from the Sturgis Rally and Race. The current line up includes, Lex Luger challenging The Giant for the WCW World Championship, WCW United States Champion, Eddie Guerrero defends against Lance Storm, WCW Tag Team Champions, Harlem Heat defend against Bryan Clark and Big Bubba Rogers, WCW Television Champion, Jim Duggan battles Chris Candido, Rey Mysterio Jr. challenges Billy Kidman for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship, Sting faces Randy "Macho Man" Savage, Steiner Brothers fight Ultimate Warrior in a handicap match, And Goldberg faces Sabu in a street fight.
- Eric Bischoff has been contacting Sid Vicious about returning to WCW to feud with the current WCW Champion, The Giant. This is considered a dream match for many fans and it'll be interesting to see if WCW do get Sid Vicious on their roster. Sid Vicious has not wrestled any matches since leaving the WWF about one month ago. ECW and USPW have also contacted Sid to come work for them. Sid Vicious will be backstage at this week's Monday Nitro event to talk to Eric Bischoff.
- ECW is on their way to becoming a global sized federation. Many expect the company to be in competition against the WWF and WCW by late September. It should be interesting to see whether or not ECW can battle both WCW and WWF. Winston Brynner is talking with several of ECW's talent to sign written deals. However, Some of ECW's top draws won't be signing written deals due to them touring with Japan.
- ECW has The Price Of Nobility on August 17th. The current line up has Taz defending the ECW World Championship against Raven, Bam Bam Bigelow defending the ECW Television Championship against Doug Furnas and Steve Corino in a triple threat match, Alex Porteau and Rhino defend the ECW Tag Team Championship against Midnight Express, Rob Van Dam battles Hayabusa, The Mountie squares off against Greg Valentine, Little Guido teams up with Dudley Boyz to battle Rock N Roll Express and Blue Meanie, Erik Watts faces Balls Mahoney, Kensuke Sasaki and Saturn look to finish their rivalry in a steel cage match, And we'll find out who the new president of ECW is.
- Mike Awesome has both WWF and WCW interested in him. Awesome would be worth quite a bit due to him working for both ECW and USPW. Awesome was actually employed by the WWF last March but the WWF didn't see much in Awesome and let him go. Mike Awesome is currently talking with both Vince McMahon and Eric Bischoff. If Awesome signs with either company, He could debut as soon as the new year.

SWF Is Back

Supreme Wrestling Federation has opened it's doors back up this year. The company that went bankrupt last year has been brought back to life less than a year after it went down under. It's unknown who has brought back SWF at this time, And currently, The power players behind the scene are a board of men who are running things until the new owner takes control of the organization. Not much is known right now about Supreme Wrestling Federation due to no information being released on who the owner is. However, A roster of thirty three wrestlers have been released. Some of these wrestlers were stolen from smaller federations like VZF and USPW, And they have alot of former WWF talent as well. Proving that SWF is very serious. Currently, SWF has some of the best talent in the world right now under one roster, And they are still looking for more workers. Here's some information on the roster for SWF.

1. Angel Jackson- You wanna talk about someone who posses raw power and intensity, And who can fly through the air, Well, Angel Jackson has got it all, The superstar look, Unlimited charisma, And talent. Jackson is a former WWF talent who was apart of the Canadian revolution stable near the end of '96 and wowed the crowd with his display of raw power and his high flying ability. Jackson was released last month by the WWF and had been contacted by several promotions, Most notably, ECW and USPW to compete for them, But as we understand it, The SWF board offered Jackson alot of cash to take a written deal. Jackson is a very powerful man, Once lifting Mark Henry up for the Asthenia (F5) And very charismatic, Behind Chris Jericho, He's SWF's most charismatic worker. Jackson will be a big part of SWF and could very well win the SWF World Heavyweight Championship.

2. Ax- Ax got the ax from WCW awhile ago and hasn't done much since being released. The former member of Demolition has signed to SWF on a open contract. Ax isn't much in the ring anymore due to injuries and old age, And at fifty years old, He's one of the oldest wrestler currently on the roster. Ax isn't as popular as he once was, But could he turn things around for himself and reclaim some of the glory he had when he was with the WWF or WCW earlier this year? Ax could always form a new Demolition tag team with another member of the roster. Though, It's rumored that Smash might be on his way out of WCW, Could we see Demolition reform in SWF? Of course, Depending on who owns SWF, We could see Ax get some kind of push, If the owner is into veterans.

3. Banky Phat- Banky Phat is another Canadian revolution member who was released from his WWF contract last month. While not as charismatic as Angel Jackson, Phat is considered to be the more talented out of the two, And the most troublesome. Phat spent most of his time in the WWF wrestling in tag teams, Teaming up with Angel Jackson, But in SWF, Phat will be wrestling as singles heel with the Anti USA gimmick. Phat is one of SWF's most over heels and was also bided on by both ECW and USPW. Phat has been signed to a written deal by the SWF board and will get to showcase his talent on the fourth biggest wrestling company in the world. Banky Phat definitely has all the skills needed to become a huge player in the wrestling world. Will he shine in SWF?

4. Barry Windham- The veteran signed on with SWF under a written deal. Barry Windham was released from the WWF earlier in the year and hasn't done anything of note since then. The big cowboy will be wrestling in a tag team with Bobby Duncum Jr., Though, If the new owner of SWF is big on veterans, We could always see Windham pushed as a singles wrestler. Windham is still pretty decent in the ring despite having a long wrestling career. If Windham does retire soon, He could always end up training some of SWF's young talent or work as a road agent. But it doesn't look like Barry Windham is retiring anytime soon, Windham says he feels motivated and is ready to give it his all for SWF.

5. Bob Backlund- Bob Backlund was just released from the WWF three days ago, And the SWF board jumped at the chance to sign the former WWF Champion to a open contract. Backlund worked as a manager in the WWF, But for SWF, Backlund will be putting on the tights once again and wrestle! Backlund should get some good crowd reactions as he was just in the WWF, And is still a recognizable name. Bob Backlund is one of SWF's top heels, And their third most over superstar. Backlund is rumored to be wrestling in the main event of SWF's first PPV event later this month for a shot at the SWF World Heavyweight Championship. Again, Much like Barry Windham, If the SWF owner is big on veterans, We could see Bob Backlund holding world gold, Not WWF gold, But the SWF World Heavyweight Championship.

6. Bobby Duncum Jr.- The former member of the VZF roster has signed on with SWF on a open contract and is expected to be teaming with close friend, Barry Windham. Bobby Duncum Jr. will be using his cowboy gimmick and while not extremely talented or charismatic, He can hold his own inside the squared circle, And be carried well depending on who he's up against. Bobby Duncum Jr. has been waiting for quite awhile to shine, And while things didn't work out with VZF, He could always become something big in SWF, Bobby Duncum Jr. is not only a possible contender for not only the SWF International Championship, But for the SWF World Heavyweight Championship.

7. Bull Nakano- The former WWF Women's Champion has not wrestled in anywhere of the United States since her days with the WWF. Bull Nakano was the first woman signed to SWF and will be wrestling against men, As there won't be a women's division in SWF. Nakano is a talented wrestler and has a unique look to herself. The twenty nine year old star is working on a open contract, And depending on the kind of exposure she gets with SWF, WCW and WWF could come knocking on her door. Will she make an impact on SWF? Nakano is rumored to be wrestling for the SWF Supreme Cruiserweight Championship at their first Pay Per View event.

8. Chavo Guerrero Sr.- The forty eight year old star was stolen from USPW and now has a written deal with SWF. Chavo Guerrero Sr. will be returning to the ring for the first time in months and will be a big part of SWF. The veteran might not have the skills inside the ring which he once possessed, But he's over enough with the crowd and is pretty good on the microphone. Can the father of the WWF's Chavo Guerrero and brother of WCW's Eddie Guerrero achieve the success his family members have achieved? Chavo Guerrero Sr. can also be used as a announcer for SWF when he decides to hang up the tights.

9. Chris Jericho- Chris Jericho is easily SWF's biggest superstar. Jericho is also SWF's most talented wrestler. Jericho has not wrestled anywhere in the US since being released from the WWF last October, And his come back to America should be big. Jericho's tag team partner, Lance Storm tried to get Jericho to join him in WCW, But Jericho chose to work with Zero-One in Japan and has had tremendous success in Japan. Jericho is returning to the US to work for SWF and possibly ECW and USPW. Jericho was actually in talk with both ECW and USPW, But the board of directors from the SWF obviously did something right to get Chris Jericho to join up with SWF. Jericho will have a limited schedule due to working with Japan right now, But once he's done in Japan, Will Jericho be a permanent part of SWF? Chris Jericho will more than likely become the first ever SWF World Heavyweight Champion due to being the most popular wrestler on the roster.

10. Chyna- The woman formerly known as Alex Wright's bodyguard in the WWF is another former WWF star that has signed on with SWF. Joanie Laurer has changed her wrestling name to Chyna and has signed a written deal with SWF. Chyna is the second woman to join the roster. Due to her look, Chyna will be taken as a serious threat to the male wrestlers on the roster and it's rumored that the big female is planned on headlining a few SWF shows, Perhaps even holding the SWF World Heavyweight Championship. Chyna has a chance to make history in SWF. The SWF site has listed her as the ninth wonder of the world.

11. Duke Droese- Duke Droese is perhaps SWF's most risky signing. Droese is currently in rehab for drug use, That being the reason he was fired from the WWF just last month. SWF is paying Droese a monthly salary while he tries to clean up his act, And if he doesn't, Then hiring him has been a big mistake for SWF. However, If Droese does clean up, He will be a big player in SWF. Droese was getting very popular during his time in the WWF, Even making it to the semi finals of this year's King Of The Ring tournament. It'll be awhile before fans actually see the former garbage man/turned rich snob Droese wrestling, But when he does return, Will he make it count? This could be Droese's big opportunity to show the WWF that they were wrong in letting him go.

12. Hugh Morrus- Hugh Morrus was scheduled to defeat Nova at the next VZF show and become their world champion, However, That plan has obviously changed as SWF has hired the big man on a written deal. Hugh Morrus is considered to be a pretty good worker with decent charisma, And he could be lined up for a run with the SWF International Championship, As he's not quite over yet to be their world champion. Morrus is a former WCW talent which some fans might remember, And his recent stint in the violent VZF has helped him gain some more exposure. Morrus is definitely no laughing matter, And could become a stand out member of the SWF roster.

13. JC Ice- Along with Wolfie D, JC Ice is one of the most popular wrestlers signed on with SWF. The twenty six year old JC Ice has signed on with SWF on a open contract for right now as he is touring in Japan. JC Ice will most likely team up with Wolfie D in the tag team division, Which as of right now, Only consists of two tag teams. But things can always change, As JC Ice is good in the ring and has alot of charisma. He could easily break out onto his own and become a huge star in SWF. When JC Ice is done in Japan, Will he get signed to a written contract with SWF? JC Ice, Despite being a tag team wrestler, Will also participate in the cruiserweight division.

14. Jim Neidhart- "The Anvil" is a big signing for SWF, And he's their fourth biggest superstar. Jim Neidhart might not be anything special in the ring or on the microphone, But he is a recognizable name. The former member of the Hart Foundation is finally getting a chance to step out of the shadow of his in laws, Hoping to become a name just as big as theirs. The forty one year old star could become the first ever SWF World Heavyweight Champion as he's got a written contract with the company, Making him the most reliable wrestler to hold their title. Neidhart is also making his big comeback to the ring after being let go from USPW a few months ago. Jim Neidhart certainly has the chance to stand out in SWF and make history.

15. Kamala- Kamala has not done much over the past couple of months, He participated in the Royal Rumble in January, But since then, Kamala has been resting at home. Kamala is another veteran added to the SWF roster, And while he's not the best wrestler or talker in the world, SWF has decided to give Kamala a chance. Most people don't expect Kamala to win any titles or even cause an impact, But you never know what can happen. Kamala could end up becoming the SWF's top star, As nothing is ever certain in the wrestling world.

16. Lou Albano- Lou Albano will be used as the SWF's on screen Commissioner. The sixty four year old Albano is not expected to wrestle at all and will have a light schedule.

17. Matt Hardy- One half of the popular VZF tag team, The Hardy Boyz, Matt Hardy joins the SWF roster on a open contract, Allowing him to work with VZF. Matt Hardy is a busy man, As he's not only wrestling with VZF, But he's also touring in Japan. Matt Hardy looks like he's headed for a singles push in SWF's cruiserweight division, And will definitely be chasing after the SWF Supreme Cruiserweight Championship. However, Matt's brother Jeff could get signed to a contract with SWF, And the Hardy Boyz could be battling for the SWF World Tag Team Championship. Either way, Matt Hardy is extremely talented and will be a future big player.

18. Mustafa- Mustafa is hoping to achieve the success his former tag team partner, New Jack has achieved in ECW. Mustafa signed on with SWF on a open contract, Leaving him various options for the future. Still, SWF hired Mustafa for a reason, As he's popular with the crowd, And despite not being much in the ring, If SWF goes into a more riskier direction, Mustafa could put on a memorable hardcore battle like he has done in the past in ECW. Mustafa is known for taking risks in the ring and could end up being a big part of SWF if he doesn't let his attitude get in his way.

19. One Man Gang- One Man Gang is a huge signing for SWF. SWF has somehow managed to steal this man from USPW, Signing him to a written contract. One Man Gang is SWF's second biggest superstar, And another likely candidate to become the SWF World Heavyweight Champion. It's likely that SWF is planning on getting One Man Gang a manager as he's not very good on the microphone. One Man Gang is also very limited in the ring, But he is over with the fans as a big time monster. The thirty seven year old One Man Gang has had alot of success in his career, Will he find greatness in a SWF ring? The former WCW United States Champion will be apart of SWF's first show, Wrestling in the main event no doubt.

20. Paul Ellering- The former manager of the Road Warriors has been signed to a open contract with SWF, And is rumored to manage One Man Gang. Paul Ellering is also another veteran signed to the roster.

21. Paul Roma- The former member of Power and Glory, "Pretty" Paul Roma has not wrestled much since being fired from WCW back in '95, And has mostly worked with a few small promotions. Roma is looking to achieve some of his past success in the new SWF. The SWF website listed Roma as a former member of the elite Four Horsemen, And as a former WCW Tag Team Champion, Asking if Roma would be able to achieve his past success in SWF. Roma is in top shape for his wrestling comeback and has been quoted as saying that he is going straight to the top of the wrestling world. It'll be interesting to see if Roma will keep good on his promise.

22. Pierre Oulette -Pierre Oulette is mostly known for two things, His tag team run with Jacques Rougeau as The Quebecers, And for being the evil pirate that stole Bret "The Hitman" Hart's jacket. Oulette signed on with SWF and will be using the pirate gimmick. Whether he'll be stealing any jackets or not, Depends on what they plan on doing with him. Oulette is quite talented for a man his size and is another popular signing with SWF. Oulette was let go from the WWF just last month and in SWF, He'll get a chance to wrestle as a singles wrestler, Just like his former partner, Jacques Rougeau is doing in ECW. Oulette is a skilled big man who has everything it takes to make an impact on SWF.

23. Psychosis- The Mexican Superstar, Psychosis is another talented wrestler signed on with SWF. Psychosis is also another wrestler working for VZF. Psychosis will be working with SWF in the cruiserweight division, Hoping to win his first title in North America, The SWF Supreme Cruiserweight Championship. The masked luchadore is also touring with Japan right now and will have a busy schedule. Psychosis is most known for his ECW stint where he worked classic matches with Rey Mysterio Jr. and Juventud Guerrera. The Mexican superstar will be apart of SWF's first show and will no doubt be looking to steal the show. Psychosis has been in talk with the SWF board about joining the promotion full time once his tour in Japan is done.

24. Rick Bogner- The thirty year old Rick Bogner is making his first wrestling appearance in the US in over a year working with SWF. SWF has such high hopes for Bogner, That they signed him to a written contract. Bogner is rumored to work as a heel drug dealer, Much like the Razor Ramon character was in the WWF when he started out. Whether Bogner's character becomes as popular as Scott Hall's, Is all a matter of waiting. Bogner is talented in the ring, But not very charismatic. Bogner has a good look to himself, Often being compared to Scott Hall, Except for the fact that he's a bit taller than Hall. Bogner will be used in the SWF International Championship division right now due to him not being as popular as some of the other wrestlers, However, If he does catch on with the crowd, We could see Bogner become the SWF World Heavyweight Champion.

25. Rocky Johnson- The father of Rocky Maivia signed on with SWF as another talent stolen from USPW. Johnson is working on a written contract and will put on the tights once again and step into the squared circle. The fifty three year old star says he's in the best shape of his life and claims he will be a top dog in SWF. Johnson is popular with the fans after his recent USPW stint, But whether or not he'll be popular enough to hold the top position in SWF remains to be seen. This signing comes off big as the WWF was playing on bringing in Rocky Johnson to be used in an angle with his son, Rocky Maivia.

26. Scott Norton- Scott "Flash" Norton is a the proverbial powerhouse, Plain and simple, This man is a real, Legit bad ass. Norton spent most of his time in Japan after being released from WCW, And is also going to make his first US appearance in a number of months. Norton is a good, Stiff brawler that shows alot of promise for SWF, Infact, Both the WWF and WCW were looking to bring in Norton in the new year. Norton, When he ends his tour in Japan, Could end up signing with SWF full time and be pushed as one of their bigger stars. Norton is also touring in Japan right now, And will work a limited schedule with SWF for right now. Norton is being looked as a possible candidate to hold the SWF International Championship.

27. Stan Hansen- The big cowboy has signed on with SWF to a written contract. Stan Hansen, The hard hitting cowboy looks to make an impact on SWF and has already claimed to be the first SWF World Heavyweight Champion. Stan Hansen is broken down at this point and not very charismatic, But he is a popular name in SWF. Hansen is another talent stolen from USPW, And will be making his return to the ring with SWF, As he didn't wrestle in USPW. The forty eight year old Hansen is looking to leave a mark on SWF, And will be looking to get the SWF International Championship around his waist.

28. Steve Bradley- SWF stole this young man from VZF. Bradley is most known for his small push in the WWF's light heavyweight division, Holding wins over both Taka Michinoku and Chavo Guerrero. Bradley will be wrestling in SWF's cruiserweight division, Looking to win the SWF Supreme Cruiserweight Championship. Bradley is talented in the ring and he is only twenty one years old. Steve Bradley is considered to be a huge prospect for any federation. SWF sees the talent in this young man and he could very well be a big time player in SWF for many years to come.

29. Steve Keirn- The man formerly known as Skinner has been signed to a written contract with SWF. The forty six year old star is also another star stolen from USPW by the SWF. Keirn isn't much in the ring now a days and he isn't very charismatic either. However, Keirn could very well be a big time player in the SWF, And will look to unleash the Gatorbreaker on anyone who stands in his way.

30. Van Hammer- SWF has signed the monster Van Hammer to a written deal. Hammer was last seen wrestling for the WWF during his days teaming with Marty Jannetty, But as we understand it, SWF wants to push Van Hammer as a legit monster. Hammer has shaved his head bald and has grown a beard, And also has gotten himself a bit more muscular. Hammer is not very over right now, But SWF will try their hardest to push this hoss to the top of their promotion. Van Hammer is expected to be a force to be reckoned with and looks to be a future SWF World Heavyweight Champion.

31. Violent J- He is one half of the rapping duo, Insane Clown Posse. Violent J has found his way into SWF under a written contract, Violent J isn't much of a wrestler, But he is over with the crowd. SWF could also hire his partner, Shaggy 2 Dope and place them in a tag team. Violent J will be performing the theme song for SWF on their first event. Violent J will be competing for the SWF Supreme Cruiserweight Championship at their first event, And he could win it, As he is pretty popular with the crowd.

32. Wolfie D- Wolfie D is the other half of the popular PG-13 tag team. Wolfie D is signed on a open deal with SWF, As he is rumored to have been contacted by both USPW and ECW. Wolfie D isn't as talented or as charismatic as JC Ice, But he works well enough to have gotten himself matched in the popularity department with JC Ice. Wolfie D and JC Ice are expected to work in the tag team division, But Wolfie D will also be wrestling in their cruiserweight division. While there are no rumors of breaking up PG-13 at this time, Wolfie D could find himself in the singles division.

33. Yoshihiro Tajiri- Yoshihiro Tajiri is currently on tour with Zero-One in Japan, And he's also wrestling for VZF. However, Once he's through in Japan, The young Japanese sensation could be signed to a written deal. Tajiri is one talented wrestler, Earning a reputation for putting in several show stealing match ups. Tajiri has not wrestled in the United States much, Wrestling a few matches for ECW, And working with VZF for over a month or so. Tajiri is expected to wrestle for the SWF Supreme Cruiserweight Championship at their first event, With a possible match and feud between him and Psychosis happening down the line. Yoshihiro Tajiri has been looking for a chance to get the fans in the United States to know him, And working for SWF could get Tajiri over with the American crowd.

Hewey's note- Okay, SWF was around in '96 in my game and I bought them out last October. However, Since I started '97 with my own game world scenario, In EWR, It's like SWF was never around. So that's why I didn't mention in the report that I bought them out last year.

Show Reports

WWF House Show from Chicago, Illinois 8/1/97
1. Darnell Porter defeated Devon Storm. (match length- 5:00)
2. WWF Light Heavyweight Champion, Hakushi defeated Ron Killings to retain the title. (match length- 7:17)
3. WWF Tag Team Champions, Brian Pillman and Chris Benoit defeated The Godwinns to retain the titles. (match length- 3:54)
4. Scorpio defeated Simon Diamond. (match length- 6:29)
5. Ken Shamrock defeated Craig Finney. (match length- 4:19)
6. WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Party Boy" Marty Jannetty defeated Francis Cloutier to retain the title. (match length- 8:45)
7. Scott Hall and Sean Waltman defeated Helmsleydust. (match length- 11:01)
8. D'Lo Brown defeated Hollywood Holly. (match length- 6:08)
9. Shawn Michaels, Kevin Nash and Al Snow defeated Rick Martel, Rocky Maivia and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. (match length- 19:37)
10. WWF World Champion, The Undertaker defeated Bret Hart to retain the title. (match length- 15:15)

WCW House Show from Tucson, Arizona 8/1/97
1. WCW Television Champion, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan defeated Fit Finley to retain the title. (match length- 6:39)
2. WCW Cruiserweight Champion, Billy Kidman defeated Mikey Whipwreck to retain the title. (match length- 11:11)
3. Goldberg defeated Lance Storm. (match length- 7:11)
4. WCW Tag Team Champions, Public Enemy defeated Nasty Boys in a "Tucson Street Fight" to retain the titles. (match length- 9:00)
5. Ernest "The Cat" Miller defeated Honky Tonk Man. (match length- 3:05)
6. Sabu defeated The Sandman, Tommy Dreamer and Terry Gordy in a "Extreme Death Match". (match length- 13:23)
7. WCW United States Champion, Eddie Guerrero defeated Bryan Clark to retain the title. (match length- 8:16)
8. Diamond Dallas Page defeated Chris Candido. (match length- 12:48)
9. Randy "Macho Man" Savage and Sting defeated Steiner Brothers. (match length- 18:35)
10. WCW World Champion, The Giant defeated Lex Luger to retain the title. (match length- 7:17)

ECW House Show from Rochester, New York 8/1/97
1. Chris Adams defeated Glacier. (match length- 3:16)
2. Greg Valentine defeated Balls Mahoney. (match length- 6:42)
3. ECW Tag Team Champions, Alex Porteau and Rhino defeated Hayabusa and Great Sasuke to retain the titles. (match length- 9:49)
4. Jerry Lynn defeated Little Guido. (match length- 13:10)
5. Doug Furnas defeated Saturn. (match length- 7:09)
6. ECW Television Champion, Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Super Crazy to retain the title. (match length- 10:00)
7. The Mountie and Rock N Roll Express defeated Dudley Boyz and Matt Borne. (match length- 4:39)
8. Tito Santana and Tom Zenk defeated Steve Doll and Rex King. (match length- 2:12)
9. Rob Van Dam defeated Nova. (match length- 12:20)
10. ECW World Champion, Taz defeated Raven in a "Street Fight" to retain the title. (match length- 17:34)

USWA House Show from Memphis, Tennessee 8/1/97
1. USWA North American Champion, Disco Inferno defeated Erik Holman to retain the title. (match length- 7:57)
2. Gangrel defeated Chris Davis. (match length- 4:04)
3. Vampiro defeated Kimo. (match length- 4:44)
4. USWA Tag Team Champions, Malice and The Demon defeated Lenny Lane and Lodi to retain the titles. (match length- 0:49)
5. York Adams defeated Ekmo. (match length- 2:07)
6. Beth Curtis defeated Yuki Kimura. (match length- 5:18)
7. Shadow defeated USWA Light Heavyweight Champion, Justin Howe to win the title. (match length- 11:53)
8. Charisma Worthy and Melissa Taylor defeated Kelley Summers and Layla Bullock. (match length- 6:12)
9. Owen Hart defeated Hector Garza. (match length- 20:00)
10. USWA World Champion, Andrew Martin defeated Turbo Thompson to retain the title. (match length- 11:05)

Current SummerSlam Card

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Date: August 24, 1997
Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey
Current Card
World Wrestling Federation Championship
The Undertaker© Vs. Bret Hart
Hardcore Match
Cactus Jack Vs. Vader

Shawn Michaels Vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin

Edited April 28, 2006 by Baby Hewey

Hailtothechimp · April 14, 2006

Love your end of the month reports man.

Awesome in the WWF? Why not, I may not be a fan of him, but he could do some pretty good stuff with some choice people round these parts.

I can't say I would be angry if Bret and Shawn left, you have plenty of others ready for the spotlight they hold, so you wouldn't be quite boned... but what is a WWF without Shawn Michaels?

And its about damn time Shadow wins the USWA Lightheavyweight Title. All that keeping me in suspense just made me mad... but I guess the jobbing to Gangrel got him over enough to get it?

And I am still waiting for the Owen Hart invasion you spoke of last month in the end of the month report. Maybe Paul Bearer is going to bring them in, cause according to overness, Owen Hart is untoachable right now.

You keep writing, and I'll keep reading man. Keep up the good work.

Hewey · April 15, 2006

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Date: August 1, 1997
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

The WWF ends it's tour of Canada with what should be a great episode of Friday Night Mayhem tonight in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. And tonight we're going to see a big main event take place. On Monday Night Raw we saw Kevin Nash help his friends, Al Snow and Shawn Michaels, Defeat Rick Martel and Steve Austin in the main event. Just when it looked like the genetic wonder was going to get revenge on Martel for last week, Martel's protégé, Rocky Maivia ran into the ring and nailed Nash with a steel chair. Nash called Maivia a deadman and has laid down the challenge for tonight's show. Maivia has apparently accepted Nash's challenge and we're going to see Kevin Nash take on Rocky Maivia in the main event. Rocky Maivia has been on a phenomenal role ever since he joined forces with Rick Martel, But can Rocky Maivia pull off the ultimate upset and defeat the genetic wonder? Kevin Nash is not one hundred percent as he heads into this match, But Nash is looking for revenge tonight. Will Kevin Nash Jackknife Rocky Maivia tonight? This is a main event which you cannot miss.

Shawn Michaels heads into SummerSlam to face "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in what will be a classic wrestling contest. A sure classic to be remembered years from now. However, Tonight Shawn Michaels has asked for a tune up match as he heads into SummerSlam. The "Heart Break Kid" has laid down the challenge for any World Wrestling Federation Superstar to face him tonight. And one WWF Superstar has accepted Michaels' challenge. Craig Finney is the one who will face Shawn Michaels tonight. The skate boarding punk, Finney has been making the life's of every other WWF Light Heavyweight wrestlers hell ever since debuting, But tonight, Finney has the biggest match of his career as he takes on a former WWF Champion. Will Craig Finney be able to defeat HBK tonight? Or will HBK send a message out to Steve Austin?

Goldust and Hunter Hearst Helmsley have been quite a force in the tag team division. And ever since Goldust has found a new aggressive attitude, Helmsleydust has managed to put away every tag team in the WWF. Tonight, They face former two time WWF Tag Team Champions, Brian Adams and Brian Lee. These two teams have a heated rivalry ever since Goldust and Helmsley left Adams and Lee laid out over two weeks ago. Adams and Lee want revenge, But will they get it tonight? Cactus Jack has not wrestled since he lost to Shawn Michaels in their classic Hell In The Cell match back in May. But tonight, Jack makes his return to the ring to face John Bradshaw. This should be a heck of a brawl, And if anyone can match Cactus Jack in the brawling department, It's John Bradshaw.

D'Lo Brown and Ken Shamrock are two men who are not well liked by the Administration. The Commissioner has vowed that tonight will be the last time he ever sees both Brown and Shamrock in the WWF again. Rick Rude has set up a huge match up, It'll be D'Lo Brown and Ken Shamrock taking on British Bulldog, Mr. Yokozuna and Simon Diamond in a handicap match. And as we understand, Rick Rude has chosen a very special referee for this match, Monty Davidson. How will D'Lo Brown and Ken Shamrock be able to survive this match tonight?

Marty Jannetty did the impossible on Monday night, He defeated nineteen other men and won the vacant WWF Intercontinental Championship. Marty Jannetty is now a two time WWF Intercontinental Champion, And the champ will be on Friday Night Mayhem tonight. What does the party boy have to say? Chris Kanyon and Hollywood Holly are also two men who are not happy. Kanyon got bronco busted by Sean Waltman on Monday night and he has been fuming all week long. We understand that we will be hearing from Kanyon and Hollywood tonight.

Plus, We will hear from the greatest WWF Champion of all time, The Undertaker! We heard Paul Bearer's comments on Monday Night Raw, How will The Undertaker respond to Bearer's threats? All of this and much more will take place this Friday night.

slain · April 15, 2006

Great Diary, Definently the best one that I have ever read!

I love the storylines and the roster, everything is great (Y)

Keep up the great work!

Slain (Y)

April 15, 2006

I've been a long time reader of this diary, it's really great, and I honestly think this is the best diary I've ever read on here. SummerSlam is looking good. Keep up the good work!

Hajjhowe · April 16, 2006

Which poster is Darnell Porter?

Anyways, long time no reply. I've been reading however, and it seems a ton of new talent is getting pushed onto the scene. I'm pleased to see Francis getting used so well and also very glad to hear Adams and Lee are going to be split as both could be used as strong singles workers in the midcard. Marty winning the IC title is the culmination of a nice story and it's nice to see Party Boy finally reach that point.

If I were to suggest which of the four big names you should release, it would be Bulldog. Bret is just in a depression, and losing him would make your top heel (Owen Hart) Upset. HBK is getting a bit bland, but he too has too many connections to let go of. I also think Hall is a fine Main Eventer, and a talent you built to that point yourself. If you had to get rid of HBK or Bret, i'd say to dump HBK. It would be a nice twist on history and you could finally push a new young face as the top loved star in the company. Hopefully me droppign the title means I am going to get moved up to the main roster soon. The Lightweight division needs Justin Howe Hewey. YOU KNOW IT NEEDS IT!

Hewey · April 17, 2006

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Channel: UPN

Time Slot: Prime Time

Date: August 1, 1997

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Attendance: 7,006

Ticket Sales: $280,240

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.

Interview with Shawn Michaels

Kicking things off is the "Heart Break Kid" Shawn Michaels. I'm sure the WWF is glad this is the last week of their tour in Canada, As Michaels' crowd reactions have been brutal. The Canadian fans do not like this man. Michaels makes his way down to the ring in his ring gear and does his traditional posing. Ross says HBK has got a match with Craig Finney tonight. Michaels takes the microphone from Howard Finkel and doesn't bother waiting for the crowds boos to stop.

Shawn Michaels- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Are you ready to see the "Heart Break Kid" Shawn Michaels in action? Well, Boo me all you want, But like it or not, You're getting HBK in the ring tonight! Steve Austin, We're heading into SummerSlam to face off in the proverbial five star classic wrestling contest. Just you and I inside the ring in a classic match. And at SummerSlam we will find out who the better wrestler is. It's time to put up or shut up. Now then, Tonight I am out here to face one of the top young talents in the WWF, Craig Finney. Finney, Nothing against you, But I am walking away of this hell hole with the win tonight. And "Stone Cold", Just watch this match. Watch what I do to this guy. Because that's what's going to happen to you come SummerSlam. So Finney, Skate your little punk rock ass down here to the ring and go up against the showstopper, the main event, the icon!

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Shawn Michaels Vs. Craig Finney

Steve Austin joined the announcers for colour commentary during the start of this match. Austin mentioned that he'd be in singles competition on Monday Night Raw and dared Shawn Michaels to come watch his match. Austin spent most of the match talking about how he was the better wrestler, And he'd criticize everything Michaels did out there. Even Michaels' skinning the cat spot, Which Austin said he could do better. Michaels and Finney, Two good friends, Had a good match, But nothing mind blowing. Some would call it disappointing. Finney took control of the match after powerbombing Michaels on the outside. Finney got alot of offense and near falls on Michaels, Getting the Canadian fans behind him. Michaels ended up making the big comeback, With the crowd booing each one of Michaels' trademark maneuvers. Michaels slammed Finney down and went up top. Michaels flew off the top with the elbow drop to Finney and started to tune up the band. Finney got up and ducked Sweet Chin Music! Finney kicked Michaels in the midsection and tried to DDT Michaels, But Michaels whipped Finney into the ropes. Finney came off the ropes, And Michaels and slid in between Finney's legs and as Finney turned around, Michaels drilled him with Sweet Chin Music for the win.

Shawn Michaels celebrated his victory, Never taking his eyes off of Austin, Who left the announce position and walked up the ramp way. Jim Ross wondered who Austin would face on Monday Night Raw and if he'd look as dominant as Michaels was tonight.

79, 80, 79 **3/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

The Wait Will Be Over Come SummerSlam!

Chris Kanyon and Hollywood Holly make their way down to the ring as we return from the commercial break. Chris Kanyon seems to be walking just line without a cast or anything. Both men enter the ring and Kanyon asks for the microphone.

Chris Kanyon- I guess you people might have noticed that I am not wearing a cast anymore. Infact, I have been told that my leg is not one hundred percent, And the doctors are afraid of me actually losing my leg due to the pain, But I'll tell you what, I am so pissed off, That I am actually considering getting back into the ring! I'm sure you morons watched Monday Night Raw this Monday night. And if you watched it, Then you saw Sean Waltman molest me! He did the bronco buster to me! I was molested by that little rat punk! Sean Waltman, You have woken up something deep inside of me. And even though I am not one hundred percent, I have decided to return to active competition! That's right, The wait is over! Chris Kanyon is returning to the ring! And Sean Waltman, You're the man I want inside the ring. And I want you inside the ring at SummerSlam! What better way to make me magical return to the ring than to return at the biggest event of the summer? And Sean Waltman, After the way you assaulted me on Monday Night Raw, You can expect to get a beating like never before come SummerSlam. You don't make a fool out of me and get away with it! And I know my announcement is huge, Probably the biggest announcement in the history of the WWF, But Hollywood has got something on his mind. So show this man the respect he deserves.

Hollywood Holly- Chris, As happy as I am to see you finally getting back into the ring after a long injury, I gotta tell you, Sean Waltman versus Chris Kanyon isn't something huge in my view. Listen up for a second. We both have problems with Waltman. But see, I got a problem with his tag team partner, Scott Hall. Scott Hall defeated me on Monday Night Raw. And Hollywood does not take a loss lightly. I know you want Waltman, But you're not one hundred percent. He might attack your leg and put you on the shelf for even longer. You cannot trust that little greased rat. So what I'm suggesting is, For the first time ever, You and I join forces to take on Sean Waltman and Scott Hall. Think about how huge this match is going to be. Hollywood and Kanyon on one side, And then on the other side, Scott Hall and Sean Waltman. We'll kill two birds with one stone.

Chris Kanyon- That's a great idea! You never know what Sean Waltman will try to pull inside the ring. Hollywood, It'll be the two of us against them at SummerSlam. That is, If they accept. I mean, They're cowards. They're probably too scared to face us. They know they're not capable of defeating this team. That's why Sean Waltman attacked me on Monday night. And that's why Scott Hall cheated against you. I'll tell you what, They...........

Sean Waltman's music hits, Interrupting Kanyon. Hollywood and Kanyon do not seem too happy as Sean Waltman shows up on top of the entrance way. Waltman has a microphone in his hand and stares down Hollywood and Kanyon through his dark shades.

Sean Waltman- What's up Ottawa, Ontario, Canada? Sean Waltman in the house! You know something, I heard you two movie stars wanna be's come out here and talk about how SummerSlam. You two laid down a challenge for SummerSlam, Well, Boys, I accept! I don't know if Scott Hall heard your challenge, But I know he'd love to finish what we started on Monday night. And I'll tell you what, Kanyon, Everyone knows you faked that bogus knee injury of yours for all these months. Come SummerSlam, I'm going to give you a real injury to talk about. Now, Then, Scott Hall, Man, I need to know, Are you going to join me in kicking these two a******* asses or what?

Scott Hall's music begins to play and the crowd goes crazy. Scott Hall joins Sean Waltman on the entrance way.

Sean Waltman- What is it gonna be Scott?

Scott Hall- Hey yo. You know something man, We got these two morons out here coming out and challenging us to a match at SummerSlam. Kanyon, First of all, I didn't even know who the hell you were until Monday night! And Hollywood, Hell, I liked you better when you were racing cars. And the fact is, I kicked your ass all over this ring on Monday night. And if you wanna do it again, We'll do it again come SummerSlam! So yeah, Me and Waltman here, We accept your challenge! And Chris Kanyon, You were on the shelf for a long time chico, And that was a fake injury. And it's like Sean Waltman said, Come SummerSlam, You're gonna have a real injury to cry about!

Hall's music begins to play as he and Sean Waltman stand on top of the stage. Friday Night Mayhem goes to a commercial break with the announcers hyping the huge tag team match for SummerSlam. Lawler is quite excited about Kanyon's in ring return as we go to a break.

75

Chris Kanyon gained overness from this segment.

Scott Hall lost overness from this segment.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Cactus Jack Vs. John Bradshaw

This is Cactus Jack's first match back after returning from his injury. The crowd was into this match, As the announcers said that referee Mike Chioda was going to be more lenient here. Bradshaw and Cactus Jack brawled all over the place, Using everything around the ringside area as weapons. Bradshaw got the better of Jack during their fight on the outside and whipped Jack into the steel steps knee first. During the match, Vader made comments from the back, Promising to unleash his most violent side come SummerSlam. Jack took control of things after catching Bradshaw with a swinging neck breaker out on the steel ramp way. Jack used his usual dirty tactics on Bradshaw, Choking down the big man in the corner. Jack almost put Bradshaw away with a DDT, But Bradshaw was able to kick out. Bradshaw made the big comeback and drilled Jack with the lariat, But Jack had his foot on the ropes. Bradshaw tried again, But as he came off the ropes, Jack caught him and applied the Mandible Claw. Bradshaw almost broke out of it, But there was no escape and he passed out.

Jack let go of Bradshaw and stood over the big Texan with a sick smile on his face. Vader watched from the back as we went to a break.

80, 81, 78 **3/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

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

Things couldn't be worse for D'Lo Brown and Ken Shamrock, First, Monty Davidson was the referee for this match, And he allowed all three members of the administration in the ring all at once. This match was a pier six brawl, With the administration dominating Shamrock and D'Lo Brown. Mr. Yokozuna was the most dominant wrestler here, Knocking down both Shamrock and Brown with a double clothesline, And then laying both men down with headbutts. At times, Bulldog and Diamond would sit back and watch Mr. Yokozuna dish out the hurting on both D'Lo and the world's most dangerous man. Shamrock and D'Lo had some brief offense, But they again got taken down by Mr. Yokozuna. Mr. Yokozuna tossed D'Lo out to the floor where Bulldog and Diamond jumped him. Meanwhile, Mr. Yokozuna took down Shamrock with a belly to belly suplex and dragged him over to the corner. Mr. Yokozuna got ready for the Bonzai Drop, But as he mounted the second turnbuckle, The camera man nailed him with a lead pipe! The crowd went nuts as the camera man revealed himself to be Ahmed Johnson! Johnson ran from the ringside area out through the crowd as security made their way to ringside. Monty Davidson didn't see any of this, As he was on the outside. Ken Shamrock, With one last ditch effort, Slammed Mr. Yokozuna! Shamrock covered Mr. Yokozuna and got the three count!

Ken Shamrock and D'Lo Brown headed to the back with the victory while Diamond and Bulldog entered the ring to check on Mr. Yokozuna.

74, 75, 75 **1/4

Interview with The Undertaker

Our cameras take us to a darkened area backstage where we see The Undertaker standing by. The phenom has the WWF Championship over his shoulder and looks quite serious.

The Undertaker- Paul Bearer, This past Monday night you gave me a ultimatum. Either let you rule the World Wrestling Federation with me being your own personal puppet, Or face the men from the stone temples. Paul Bearer, I told everyone from the start that I fear no man. That I walk the path the creatures of the night lay in front of me. So no, I won't be walking alongside you anymore. If you want to bring them to the World Wrestling Federation, Go ahead. But know this, They won't take me or my creatures of the night out. You and I are no longer together. Paul Bearer, I warn you though, As of right now, If you try to meddle in my affairs, You will have to face the consequences. And you know better than anyone what those consequences are. The road to SummerSlam will be one without you for me. And when you spoke about carrying me for all those years, Just remember that I became the WWF Champion once again when you were gone. I don't need you anymore. Paul Bearer, Take this for what it is. Either you walk away and let things be, Or bring them into the WWF, Either way, Know this, Every man that has stepped face to face with me has ended up in their own personal hell. And the men from the temple will rest in peace amongst them.

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The Undertaker gained overness from this segment.

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Helmsleydust W/Marlena Vs. Brian Adams and Brian Lee

It's rumored that Brian Adams and Brian Lee are breaking up soon, And this match only supported that theory as both men were having miscommunication problems. First, It was Adams accidentally nailing Lee with a boot to the face, And then, Lee accidentally clotheslined Adams. Still, Both men seemed like they were getting their heads into the match and gave Helmsleydust a tough fight. Helmsleydust had control of things for a brief while, With Goldust continuing to show his mean streak. The announcers mentioned what happened the last time these two fought, Which saw Goldust laying out both Adams and Lee with chair shots. Helmsleydust isolated Brian Lee, But they could not put the big man down. Lee ran down both men with clotheslines and made the hot tag to Adams. Adams entered the ring and cleaned house. Adams put both Helmsley and Goldust down with right hands, clotheslines, slams and boots. Lee clotheslined Helmsley outside, Leaving Adams and Goldust in the ring. Adams knocked down Goldust with a clothesline and lifted Goldust up. Adams set up Goldust for the Heart Punch, But got raked in the eyes. Goldust quickly followed up with a uppercut to Adams and then a big DDT for the three count.

Helmsleydust headed to the back victorious while Lee entered the ring and checked on Adams, Who didn't want any help from Lee. Both men argued with the other, And Adams left alone in the ring and headed to the back with a disgusted look on his face.

84, 85, 83 ***1\4

Alex Wright Wants Some Of The Party Boy

We go backstage where Marissa Mazzola is shown standing by with the new WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Party Boy" Marty Jannetty.

Marissa Mazzola- Marty Jannetty, First of all, I just wanted to congratulate you on your win on Monday Night Raw. You won the twenty men over the top rope battle royal on Monday Night Raw, And with that victory, You were crowned the new WWF Intercontinental Champion. "Party Boy", It's been a long road to the gold, Your thoughts?

Marty Jannetty- Woooooooo! The party boy is here in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada! Wooooooo! And Marissa, It has been a tough road. The party boy has come a long way. And on Monday night it all paid off! Partymania is still running alive! I told everyone that the party boy was going to win on Monday night. They all laughed at me. They thought I was nothing more than a joke. Guess what? I got the WWF Intercontinental Championship around my waist to show everyone that the party boy is on top of his game. I went through nineteen men on Monday night. Nineteen of the toughest cats in this company and I came out on top. And I will come out on every time I step into the ring. I am the WWF Intercontinental Champion, And I am going to stay the WWF Intercontinental Champion for a very long time to come.

Marissa Mazzola- Well, Marty, SummerSlam is a few weeks away, And certainly, You have alot of men knocking on your door for a shot at the title. Will we see the WWF Intercontinental Championship defended at the 1997 SummerSlam?

Marty Jannetty- Oh yeah! I am giving out title shots to anyone who wants them! I am going to this year's SummerSlam as the WWF Intercontinental Champion. And I want to defend my title against the best in the WWF. Whoever wants a shot at this title can have one as far as I'm concerned. The party boy and the partybusters fear no one! What do you want man?

The fans boos are heard as the camera reveals Alex Wright. Wright has his WWF European Championship over his shoulder and he doesn't look too happy.

Marissa Mazzola- Alex Wright, What are you doing here?

Alex Wright- Keep your mouth shut. This doesn't concern you. This is men's business. Just hold the microphone and stay out of the way. Marty Jannetty, It amazes me to see you holding that WWF Intercontinental Championship. It amazes me even more because you eliminated me on Monday night to walk away with the title. Marty Jannetty, Lets get something straight, I don't like you. You are the typical American. Nothing more than a jackass. You think you're so cool with your parties, Well, You want a match at SummerSlam so badly, Now you got one. I accept your challenge. And I will take the WWF Intercontinental Championship from you.

Marty Jannetty- All right. That's cool baby. You want a shot at my WWF Intercontinental Championship? You got one. But you know, I look at you and you're packing some gold yourself. You got that WWF European Championship over your shoulder, And you know, I've always wanted to see someone shut your mouth up and take that title from you. So what I'm suggesting is, You also put that title on the line at SummerSlam. Champion versus champion. One man leaves with two titles. How about it?

Alex Wright- You want my WWF European Championship? Fine. It's on. This will be a even better SummerSlam for me. Not only do I make history by being the first person to defend the WWF European Championship at the event, But after SummerSlam, I'll be holding two titles. But I got a little challenge in mind. You know how much I hate this country. I only come here to get these morons hard earned money. I want to make sure everyone knows that Germany is better than America. So at SummerSlam, Why don't we meet in a flag match? My beautiful German flag on one corner, And your filthy American flag on the other corner. First man to get his flag wins both titles. Sounds good to you Mr. Party boy?

Marty Jannetty- It sounds great to me. And Alex Wright, You think you're taking this title away from me? Well, Whatcha gonna do when partymania heads into SummerSlam and grabs old glory from the pole and the party boy raises it high in the air huh? Whatcha gonna do when Party Boy leaves SummerSlam not only as the WWF Intercontinental Champion, But as the WWF European Champion?

Alex Wright- It won't happen. Marty Jannetty, Your fall will come at SummerSlam and my people will have their revenge on you.

Marty Jannetty- We'll see about that.

We go to a commercial break with both men staring each other down. It'll be title versus title at SummerSlam!

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COMMERCIAL BREAK

Interview with Bret Hart

When Friday Night Mayhem returns from the commercial break, We go to the locker room of Bret "The Hitman" Hart. The crowd cheers as Hart is shown on the screen.

Bret Hart- Undertaker, On Monday night you said I was afraid of you. You said you were going to make me rest in peace come SummerSlam. You think you're so tough don't you? Undertaker, There's nothing more that I want to do than to defeat you in a straight up wrestling match at SummerSlam. But I decided that's not fair to you, As there is no way you can defeat me in a straight up one on one match at SummerSlam. So I went to the Commissioner and arranged a match for Monday Night Raw. You and I both get one wrestler, One representative so to speak and they'll fight it out. And whoever's representative wins that match, Then one of us gets to pick the stipulations for our match at SummerSlam. It can be any match you want. Undertaker, I already got my representative in mind. He's a man who you tried to take out last Friday night. He's Jacobs. You get whoever you want to represent you, But just remember, When Jacobs destroys your boy on Monday night, I choose the stipulations for our match at SummerSlam. And come SummerSlam, You will find out why I am the best there is, The best there was, And the best that there ever will be.

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He's coming in 24 days

WWF Slam Of The Week- Brian Pillman debuts his new deadly submission hold, The Cross Arm Sleeper hold, And makes Adam Copeland tap out. (Monday Night Raw 7/28/97)

Rocky Maivia W/Rick Martel Vs. Kevin Nash

Rocky Maivia "the pebble" was accompanied to the ring by Rick Martel for tonight's main event. Kevin Nash and Rocky Maivia didn't seem to have much chemistry with each other, But that didn't matter as the crowd was red hot for tonight's main event. Kevin Nash jumped both Maivia and Martel right from the start. Nash tossed Maivia out into the crowd and did a number on Martel out on the floor, Whipping Martel into the steel steps and tossing Martel into the steel post. Kevin Nash beat the holy hell out of Maivia outside and inside the ring. Nash tried to finish Maivia off early with the Jackknife, But Martel got up on the apron and distracted the referee, Allowing Maivia to low blow Nash. Maivia worked over Nash's injured leg and pounded down on Nash. Martel even got a few cheap shots in on the genetic wonder. Maivia get kept too cocky for his own good, Yelling out "I'm the pebble, And no one disrespects me!" Maivia got a few close near falls on Nash, But the former WWF Champion kept coming back. Maivia worked over Nash's leg to the delight of Rick Martel and even locked Nash into the Quebec Crab, But Nash somehow made it to the ropes. Martel yelled at Rocky, Telling him he didn't apply it right. Kevin Nash made the come back around the eight minute mark and almost took Maivia's head off with a clothesline. Nash followed up with his trademark maneuvers and when he went for the big boot, Maivia ducked, And Nash nailed referee Earl Hebner right in the face! Maivia kicked Nash in the midsection and went for the TGS, But Nash countered and sent Maivia to the ropes. Maivia came off the ropes right into a big boot from Nash! Nash called for the Jackknife, But Martel entered the ring with a steel chair. Nash booted Martel's chair right onto his face! Nash tried to Jackknife Martel, But Maivia nailed Nash over the back with the steel chair! Maivia dropped the chair down and planted Nash with the TGS, Right onto the steel chair, Martel left the ring while Maivia disposed of the chair. Maivia covered Nash and Hebner slowly came too and counted the three to give Maivia the huge upset!

Martel entered the ring and he and Maivia started jumping up and hugging each other like girls. Martel held Nash back while the pebble punched away at the genetic wonder!

84, 92, 66 *3/4

Rocky Maivia gained overness from this match.

Remember Me?

However, Al Snow quickly ran down to the ring! Snow entered the ring and clotheslined Martel down! Maivia took a right hand! Snow started pummeling Maivia with right hands and followed up with a atomic drop! Snow was then hit from behind by Martel, With the damn steel chair! Martel dropped the chair down and Maivia planted Snow with the TGS onto the steel chair! But then, Someone made their shocking return to the WWF, Mr. Perfect! Mr. Perfect walked down to the ring with Martel grinning. Maivia asked Martel what was going on, But Martel told Maivia Perfect was "cool". Perfect entered the ring and he hugged Martel! Both men talked for a bit and Martel handed Perfect the steel chair. Martel and Maivia held Nash back as Perfect taunted Nash. Perfect lined up, But hit Maivia! Martel looked shocked, But quickly fled the ring! Martel pulled the pebble out with him while Mr. Perfect checked on Nash and Snow. Friday Night Mayhem went off the air with Mr. Perfect standing tall in the ring holding the steel chair. Mr. Perfect is back, And it looks like he wants a piece of Rick Martel!

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Overall Rating- 81

TV Rating- 6.44

Hewey · April 17, 2006

Hajjhowe, Darnell Porter is the character of VA Finest 1. As for Howe, He isn't ready to be called up from USWA yet, But I'm sure he will be a force in the light heavyweight division as well as any other created guy in USWA who is a light heavyweight.

Credit Kempay for the logo
Channel: USA Network
Time Slot: Late Evening
Date: August 2, 1997
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Attendance: 7,005
Ticket Sales: $280,200
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.

Born In The USA Vs. Crocodile Hunters
Chris Gillan and Eddie Mann are two Australian wrestlers who the WWF got to be squashed here. The Canadian crowd resented Born In The USA, And just stayed quiet for this match. The announcers spent most of the match talking about the events from Monday Night Raw and Friday Night Mayhem, And barely spoke about the match. Born In The USA picked up the win after Gunn ran down Eddie Mann with the Forearm Shot.
56, 42, 70 3/4*

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Taka Michinoku Vs. Sho Funaki
The crowd wasn't into this one, But it was a really solid light heavyweight contest. Both Taka Michinoku and Sho Funaki were on their a games and brought the best out of the other. Both men fought back and fourth, Throwing in a few high spots to try to the get into the match up. Funaki took control of the match after connecting with a snap DDT on the outside, But the advantage didn't stay in his favor for too long. Taka Michinoku made the comeback and won the match with the Michinoku Driver off the second turnbuckle.
69, 53, 85 **3/4

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Kama Mustafa Vs. Christopher Daniels
NWACI's Christopher Daniels was the next jobber in line to try to fight off the supreme fighting machine. The crowd was as dead as they come for this match, Not even giving Daniels any cheers even though he's always wrestling in Canada. Kama Mustafa dominated the entire match and destroyed Daniels. Kama worked in a few holds like a back breaker submission and a rear chinlock, But when it looked like Daniels would give it up, Kama would let go, So he could torture the young kid some more. Kama picked up the win with the supreme driver. Afterwards, Kama destroyed Daniels, Taking him over the top rope with a overhead belly to belly suplex.
49, 33, 65 1\2*

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Chavo Guerrero and Ron Killings Vs. Hakushi and Johnny Swinger
Both Chavo Guerrero and Hakushi chose their partners for this tag team match up. The ring work in this match was solid, And the crowd was into some of it, But only for the big spots. Guerrero and Swinger are currently the most over men in the light heavyweight division, Which could mean that Hakushi will drop the title soon. Of course, Hakushi probably wouldn't have held the title if Scott Taylor was still around. In the end, It was all four men fighting in the ring. Swinger and Guerrero ended up on the outside which left Killings with Hakushi. Killings scored the clean win over the champion with a scissors kick. Afterwards, Swinger helped Hakushi to the back while Killings celebrated his win. Chavo didn't seem too happy over Killings being the one who defeated Hakushi.
73, 62, 84 **3/4

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Luigi Alfredo Rufino Vs. Tracy Smothers
Tracy Smothers was the next one in line to be fed to Rufino. Rufino, Much like Kama, Will go through some unknowns before being put on the main shows. This was a actually competitive jobber versus star match, With Smothers getting some offense in on the undefeated Rufino. But the crowd would have cared less about this match. The match went for about six minutes, And just when it looked like Smothers was going to get the win, Rufino took him down with the Trip To New Jersey and got the win.
62, 49, 76 *3/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK
He's coming in 23 days
WWF Slam Of The Week- Craig Finney tastes Sweet Chin Music from the "Heart Break Kid". (Friday Night Mayhem 8/1/97)

World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championship
"Party Boy" Marty Jannetty© Vs. Billy Gunn
The new WWF Intercontinental Champion had a tough defense here against the genius, Billy Gunn. Billy Gunn jumped the new champ right from the get go. Marty Jannetty and Billy Gunn had good chemistry and put on a solid effort. The fans love Party Boy and most things Jannetty did got him a big pop from the crowd. Billy Gunn almost won the match, And the title with a big bulldog off the second rope, But Jannetty somehow kicked out. Marty Jannetty made the big comeback and scored the win with the running enziguri kick after Gunn hit the turnbuckles chest first. Jannetty posed with the WWF Intercontinental Championship as RAW Saturday Night went off the air.
74, 76, 71 *3/4

Overall Rating- 55
TV Rating- 2.73

Competition

Saturday Night
TV Rating- 1.98
Attendance- 6,027
Ticket Sales- $241,080

Hardcore TV
TV Rating- 2.93
Attendance- 3,006
Ticket Sales- $90,180

Worldwide
TV Rating- 3.97
Attendance- 6,027
Ticket Sales- $241,080

Notes
"Hakushi and Johnny Swinger work well together as a team, it adds to their matches." -Pat Patterson
"Our ratings battle with Hardcore TV is so close that neither show is gaining a clear advantage!" -Sophie
"Here is my weekly report on our battle with WCW. We have superior star power on our roster, which is hurting their image. We are seen as having better workers, and this is causing fans to choose us over them. The fans see us as being the more professional promotion, thanks to our higher production values." -Sophie

Hailtothechimp · April 17, 2006

So... are we merging the European and IC title into one or are we just doing this because it has been a while since a match has been over booked... either way, go Party Boy.

And Hajjhowe, we all know that Shadow is the #1 light heavyweight in the USWA.

Hewey · April 18, 2006

Hailtothechimp, The Intercontinental and European titles will not be merged. The winner will simply be a double champion. Also, This next show will be #100 for 1997, And my 248th overall, Making this week's RAW Saturday Night #250. Thanks for sticking with this guys. (Y)

Credit Kempay for the logo
Date: August 4, 1997
Location: Los Angeles, California

Monday Night Raw heads to you live from Los Angeles, California and we are twenty days away from the biggest WWF event of all time, SummerSlam. And we know that in twenty days we'll see a huge WWF Championship match. The biggest WWF Championship match of all time. It'll be Bret "The Hitman" Hart challenging The Undertaker for the WWF Championship. And tonight, We will find out what the special stipulation for the contest will be. Bret Hart announced on Friday Night Mayhem that there would be a match tonight between two men, One representing Hart and the other representing The Undertaker. And whoever's representative wins, That person will be allowed to choose the stipulation for SummerSlam. Bret Hart announced he got Jacobs as his representative while we still don't know who Undertaker has chosen. Who has the WWF Champion picked to fight this battle tonight? Will this person be able to stand off against Jacobs? Will The Undertaker's representative win tonight? Which man will get to choose the special stipulation for SummerSlam?

Steve Austin watched Shawn Michaels defeat Craig Finney in a impressive performance on Monday night. Steve Austin will be in action tonight, And he will face Chavo Guerrero, The former WWF Light Heavyweight Champion. Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels are headed into SummerSlam to face off in what should be a classic encounter, And Austin will be looking to try to show Michaels he's the better wrestler. Will Austin be as impressive as Shawn Michaels was on Friday night? Will Chavo Guerrero, The former Light Heavyweight Champion pull off the upset over Austin? We know HBK will be in LA tonight, Will he make his presence felt? This should be a great match, A match that you cannot miss.

Scott Hall and Sean Waltman are heading into SummerSlam to face Hollywood Holly and the returning Chris Kanyon in tag team action. Tonight, We will see Scott Hall and Sean Waltman team up to face another great WWF Tag Team, Born In The USA. Bart Gunn and The Patriot have been an amazing tag team ever since they joined forces. Will they be able to score the big win over Scott Hall and Sean Waltman? Or will Scott Hall and Sean Waltman continue to dominate the WWF? Another big match taking place tonight will be the champion versus champion match between Marty Jannetty and Hakushi. Marty Jannetty is the current WWF Intercontinental Champion, While Hakushi is the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion. Which champion will come out on top in this non title match?

The WWF Tag Team Championship will be on the line tonight as Brian Pillman and Chris Benoit defend the titles against D'Lo Brown and Ken Shamrock. Benoit and Pillman have been quite the destructive force in the tag team division, And hold wins over every top tag team in the WWF. But they have never faced the unlikely tag team of the 1997 King Of The Ring winner, D'Lo Brown, And the world's most dangerous man, Ken Shamrock. Will we have new champions crowned tonight in LA? Or will Benoit and Pillman continue to dominate the WWF?

Mr. Perfect made his shocking return to the WWF this past Friday night, Saving Al Snow and Kevin Nash from a brutal attack at the hands of Rick Martel and Rocky Maivia. Tonight, We will hear from Mr. Perfect and why he attacked his former tag team partner, Rick Martel. We do know that Kevin Nash, Al Snow, Rick Martel and Rocky Maivia will all be in LA tonight. Will things explode?

Cactus Jack and Vader are also expected for tonight's show. As well as Helmsleydust. This is a episode of Monday Night Raw you cannot miss! Catch all the action on the USA Network!

Hailtothechimp · April 18, 2006

Anything special for 250 on Raw Saturday Night? *cough* Shadow vs. Justin Howe for the USWA Lightheavyweight Title *cough*

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you know that would bring in the ratings. That and Raw looks especially good this week. I simply cannot wait for Kanyon to get back into the ring and him and Holly look to be your future Tag Team Champs too. Didn't Austin and HBK meet in a match at KOTR one year when they were Tag Champs together? I think it was KOTR, either way that was a good match and this one at Summerslam looks to be promising as well, but what happened to Nash vs. Austin? I was really looking forward to watching Austin try to wiggle his way out of the Jackknife.

That and it must be good to be doing shows back in the US huh? Maybe The Patriot and Bart Gunn won't get booed so much now.

Hewey · April 18, 2006

IPB Image

Credit Kempay for the logo

Channel: USA Network

Time Slot: Prime Time

Date: August 4, 1997

Location: Los Angeles, California

Attendance: 7,018

Ticket Sales: $280,720

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 Steve Austin

The glass shatters and out comes "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to a less than warm reaction from the crowd. The LA crowd is very hot tonight. Lots of signs, And the fans are going bananas, Chanting "Austin sucks" at "Stone Cold". Austin enters the ring and poses on all four turnbuckles, With the fans still chanting "Austin sucks" and "HBK" at Austin. Austin grabs the microphone from Finkel and gives the crowd a less than thrilled look.

Steve Austin- Shut up, You bunch of greased up rats. You know, I bet alot of you are looking forward to SummerSlam. Yeah, Ya'll looking forward to seeing Shawn Michaels out wrestle me huh? You think that's happening? You think Shawn Michaels is going to make me look like a fool? I came to this piece of s*** town to prove to Shawn Michaels that I am the superior wrestler. Shawn Michaels, You think you're so cool, Don't ya? Oh yeah, I seen you hanging around, Thinking you're all that. Big ladies man. Mr. sexy boy. You know something? Everyone of these little bastards know "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is the true sexy boy of the WWF. Oh yeah! Even the illegal ones here, Who had to cross the border. They know they've never seen a sex icon like Steve Austin before. You come put here with that stupid little song playing, "Shawn! Shawn!" What the hell is that? "I'm just a sexy boy?", "Hands off the merchandise?" What is that? That is the stupidest song I have ever heard in my life! The song should be about "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's ruggedness. I am the sexy boy of the WWF. And you thought you were so cool this Friday night. You stepped into the ring and defeated Craig Finney. Bam! Sweet Chin Music right down that man's throat. Shawn Michaels, What you fail to realize is, I am the better wrestler. And come SummerSlam, I will out wrestle you and defeat you. So, Tonight I challenged anyone from the back to a match. You had your little showing on Friday night, Well, I'm having mine tonight. And I heard it was Chavo Guerrero who accepted my challenge. Chavo, Get your little Mexican ass down here so I can whip it. And hell, After I'm done, I'll throw your ass into the crowd so you can spot your little family members. Shawn Michaels, I beg you to come down here and watch my match up close and personal. Maybe you'll learn a few tricks. So, If you people sit back and shut the hell up, You'll watch a true Steve Austin five star wrestling experience. Chavo, Get your ass down here! It's time for you to look into the eyes of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin!

Chavo Guerrero's music hits to a big pop from the crowd as the announcers yell "here we go!"

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Steve Austin gained overness from this segment.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin Vs. Chavo Guerrero

Shawn Michaels joined McMahon and Hendrix for commentary during this match. Michaels and the announcers hyped up the HBK/Austin match at SummerSlam as a true classic, With Michaels promising to out wrestle and defeat Austin. Chavo Guerrero jumped at Austin right from the get go and had alot of offense on "Stone Cold". Someone in the back must like Chavo, As he got several near falls over Austin and almost won the match with a big time tornado DDT. Austin though, Used straight up wrestling on Chavo Guerrero. Austin worked over Chavo's back and legs through out the match, And had Chavo locked into a Texas Cloverleaf, Almost getting the submission win. Austin taunted Michaels several times, And even used Michaels' flying forearm to Chavo, And nipped up, Following up by doing Michaels' pose. Austin's cockiness got the better out of him, As he started to tune up the band, And when he tried to super kick Chavo, Chavo ducked and got a roll up on Austin for a very close near fall. Chavo Guerrero took Austin down with a brainbuster and went up top. Chavo went for the Frog Splash, But Austin moved out of the way! Chavo stood up and Austin went for the Stone Cold Stunner, but Chavo countered into a backslide for another hot near fall. Chavo clotheslined Austin down and went back up top. Chavo tried the Frog Splash one more time, But Austin moved out of the way and Chavo looked to have hurt his ankle. Chavo slowly stood up and Austin took him down and applied a lion tamer. Chavo tried to fight out of it, But ended up tapping out after a few seconds.

Austin let go of the hold and stood over Chavo with a sick smile on his face. Michaels left the announce position and headed backstage with Austin never taking his eyes off of Michaels. Monday Night Raw went to a commercial break with the announcers hyping what should be a classic match between Austin and Michaels at SummerSlam.

76, 82, 88 ***3/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Jacobs Is Set

The Undertaker's music begins to play as we return from the commercial break. The blue lights come back on as the current WWF Champion slowly makes his way down the ramp way. The announcers are in full hype mode for SummerSlam, And call the Hart/Undertaker main event the biggest SummerSlam main event of all time. The Undertaker enters the ring and the lights come back on. Howard Finkel hands the phemom the microphone as this large crowd chants his name.

The Undertaker- Ever since I became the WWF Champion, Everyone has been coming after me and my creatures of the night. They have been trying to kill what they cannot kill, My powers are forever. I am a immortal being. And I have been told that tonight I must find a World Wrestling Federation Superstar to represent myself in the main event. Bret Hart, You might have chosen Jacobs, But the man I chose, He's not a friend, But he is a man I would have no problem standing side by side with in the endless battle. This man is a man who has been wronged and who has not had justice. The man who will represent me is ready for tonight's match with Jacobs. And Bret Hart, Your mouth might have written a check your body won't be able to cash in come SummerSlam. Because tonight, After my representative wins, You will have to face me in my match of choice at SummerSlam. And Bret Hart, I will be sure to pick a match that will take you to a place you cannot imagine. What will happen when your plan backfires on you? When Jacobs loses tonight? And I know you will be at ringside to try to meddle in the match so Jacobs has an advantage, So that's why I will be joining you at ringside for this match. And if you try anything, Then your SummerSlam preview will come tonight in Los Angeles. Bret Hart, You have laid down your plans for SummerSlam. But my plan is to take you on a journey straight to the..............

Bret Hart's music plays, Cutting off the champion. The crowd boos as Bret "The Hitman" Hart stands on top of the entrance way. Bret Hart has a arrogant smirk on his face as he holds a microphone.

Bret Hart- Undertaker, Do you honestly think your guy will defeat Jacobs? Jacobs is a mad man. He's pissed off! You kidnapped his mentor, His only family, Bob Backlund, And you took him away from Jacobs. You won't even tell Jacobs where Bob Backlund is at. And you must think you're so clever, Not telling us who you got to represent you tonight. Undertaker, It doesn't matter on who you got to represent you. In the end, Jacobs will destroy him. Tonight will be Jacobs' night. And Jacobs, I know you're here, Let me tell you something, Friend, After you win this match for me, And I choose the special stipulation for my SummerSlam match, And I become the WWF Champion, I will give you the first title shot. And Undertaker, I already got some stipulations in mind for SummerSlam. And in no way, Are they fair for you. And why should it be fair for you? You've been the WWF Champion for way too long. It's time for the title to go back around my waist. And after I defeat you and take your WWF Championship at SummerSlam, You will know why I am the best there is, The best there was, And the best that there ever will be! And you talked about giving me a SummerSlam preview tonight, Hey, I know someone who wants a piece of you.

With that said, Jacobs' music plays and out comes Jacobs. Jacobs walks right past Hart, Who stays on the entrance way. Jacobs enters the ring and he and The Undertaker start trading blows. Bret Hart watches as Jacobs and Undertaker nail each other with right hands. Undertaker grabs Jacobs by the throat and choke slams Jacobs! But Jacobs sits up! Undertaker again starts to hammer away at Jacobs. Jacobs gets a uppercut on the champion's face and grabs Undertaker by the head and tosses the phenom over the top rope. Jacobs goes outside after Undertaker and sends Undertaker into the steel steps. Bret Hart just watches, Loving every minute of it as Jacobs grabs the top part of the steel steps and violently drops them onto Undertaker's back. Jacobs lifts The Undertaker up and rams Undertaker face first into the steel ring post. Jacobs removes the protective padding from the floor and grabs The Undertaker. Jacobs sets up Undertaker for the Powerbomb To Hell, But officials come down from the back. They pull Jacobs away from The Undertaker. We go to a commercial break with some of the officials checking on Undertaker while the other try to hold back Jacobs. Hendrix wonders what would have happened to Undertaker if Jacobs had powerbombed him on the exposed concrete floor.

88

Jacobs gained overness from this segment.

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Who Is The King Of Hardcore?

It's time, It's time, It's Vader time. The fans pop as the man they call Vader makes his way down to the ring. A graphic is shown hyping the big match between Vader and Cactus Jack at SummerSlam, And Jim Ross mentions that this match will not be for the weak of heart. Vader enters the ring and asks for a microphone.

Vader- I am headed to SummerSlam to face the sickest man in the history of the WWF, Cactus Jack. Cactus Jack and I were involved in some brutal matches many years ago. I am the man who ripped that bastard's ear right off the side of his head. I am the man who powerbombed him onto the concrete floor. I can say that I am the man who made Cactus Jack what he is today. But Cactus Jack has also made me what I am today, And that is the badest mother f***** in the World Wrestling Federation! And Cactus Jack, At SummerSlam, I will unleash the violence more than ever. I will make our past matches look like a walk in the park. If you thought me ripping off your ear was something, Then you haven't seen nothing yet! If you thought me punching the s*** out of you and leaving bruises all over your face was big, Wait until SummerSlam. You people need to watch what happens what I do to this poor son b**** come SummerSlam. Cactus Jack will be just another man in my way as I go to the top of the WWF. I been messing around for way too long, But now, I'm on top of my game. And there's one man who will not stay around to tell the legend of Vader, And that man is you, Cactus Jack. You survived the hell in the cell against Shawn Michaels, But there is no surviving against me. And at SummerSlam, When the...........

The crowd boos as Cactus Jack is shown on the big screen. Vader stares down his opponent for SummerSlam.

Cactus Jack- Vader, Do you think these treats scare me? Do you honestly think I care if you win at SummerSlam? I've told these people from day one, It doesn't matter whether you win one battle, It matters on who wins the war. And Vader, I've seen the worst from you. Do you think you're going to shock me at SummerSlam? What are you going to do that's so bad? Because, I have alot of things stored for you. Vader, At SummerSlam, Two men are going to step into the ring, And only one man will leave. Now, I might end up going to the hospital. I might end up in a morgue, But you, You will be in a place, Mentally, Where you can't even imagine. Do you think men like The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels are the same after all they been through with me? Come on, You know better than that. But you, Vader, You will be my biggest victory. You will be the man I change completely. And Vader, Once SummerSlam is over, You know what's inside this mind. And you will not like what you see inside this mind. And you know the old saying, An eye for an eye, A tooth for a tooth, Well, At SummerSlam, It'll be a ear for a ear if you're lucky. Bang, Bang!

Monday Night Raw goes to a commercial break with the announcers being disgusted over the comments made by Cactus Jack. McMahon hypes the Cactus Jack Vs. Vader match as something you cannot miss as we go to a commercial break.

77

Cactus Jack lost overness from this segment.

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"Party Boy" Marty Jannetty Vs. Hakushi

Champion versus champion here. Alex Wright watched this match from the backstage area. Hakushi and Marty Jannetty didn't seem to have too much chemistry with each other, And the crowd seemed quiet since Hakushi isn't really all that over. Jannetty did get a few pops with his fooling around. Marty Jannetty and Hakushi started off trading holds and counters, That saw Jannetty get the better out of the light heavyweight champion. Things didn't pick up until Hakushi powerslammed Jannetty on the outside and followed up with a asai moonsault to Jannetty on the outside. Hakushi tried everything he could, But he could not put away Jannetty. Jannetty made the big comeback and scored a series of near falls over Hakushi. Jannetty almost put away the Light Heavyweight Champion with a powerbomb, But Hakushi kicked out. Jannetty went for the Party Boy Dance off the top, But Hakushi moved out of the way, Luckily, Jannetty landed on his feet. As Hakushi got up, Jannetty drilled him with the running enziguri kick for the win.

Afterwards, Jannetty posed with his WWF Intercontinental Championship and looked at the camera, Saying he was leaving SummerSlam with two titles. Alex Wright watched from the back, And said something in German.

65, 68, 79 **1\2

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World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championship

Brian Pillman and Chris Benoit© Vs. D'Lo Brown and Ken Shamrock

All four men brought out the ring work here and put on a great tag team contest. Brian Pillman and Chris Benoit are great tag team champions while D'Lo Brown and Ken Shamrock continue to improve on a daily basis. D'Lo Brown and Ken Shamrock looked like they were going to come out of Monday Night Raw as the new champions several times. The crowd was behind the challengers, And booed the living hell out of the champions, Who could have cared less. D'Lo Brown was isolated for a long while and took a beating at the hands of Benoit and Pillman. Benoit and Pillman wore down D'Lo with long submission maneuvers, And double team maneuvers as well. D'Lo Brown managed to fight back from everything Benoit and Pillman dished out. D'Lo Brown was able to take down both men with a clothesline and made the tag to Shamrock, Who entered the ring and cleaned house. It looked like we would have new champions, As D'Lo tossed Benoit outside and fought with the Canadian crippler out on the floor. Both men ended up laid out as both men hit each other with weapons, Benoit used a monitor while D'Lo used the ring bell. Inside the ring, Shamrock took down Pillman and applied the ankle lock, Getting Pillman to tap out, But the referee was too busy on the outside, Checking on Benoit and D'Lo. Simon Diamond and British Bulldog made their way to ringside and Diamond got a hold of the referee, Distracting the referee while Bulldog entered the ring and attacked Shamrock. Bulldog planted Shamrock with the running powerslam and rolled Pillman on top of Shamrock. Diamond and Bulldog headed to the back while the referee entered the ring and counted the three.

D'Lo Brown and Ken Shamrock headed backstage, Searching for Diamond and Bulldog while Benoit and Pillman celebrated their win.

77, 82, 90 ***3/4

Helmsleydust Cash In Their Favor

Benoit and Pillman are standing in the ring, Still celebrating their win. The champions celebration is cut short when Goldust's music begins to play. The crowd are on their feet as we see Goldust and Hunter Hearst Helmsley on top of the ramp way. Goldust looks happy enough, But Helmsley doesn't seem too pleased. Goldust tries to speak, But Helmsley asks him if he's sure, Goldust says yes and that he wants this.

Goldust- Gentlemen, So sorry to interrupt this little celebration. Congratulations on a hard fought win. I mean, Having the administration help you, Just proves how tough you are. But gentlemen, You're probably wondering why we're out here. See, Helmsleydust is the top tag team in the WWF. Everyone knows that. Look at all our freaks that are out here tonight. They're wearing the face paint, They've got the outfits, They're our freaks. And our freaks want to see Helmsleydust hold those titles you two are currently in possession of. And you know, Last month, I was apart of a ten men match up. And my team won. Now, All my other teammates cashed in their favors except for me. And you know what I'm cashing my favor in on? A title shot at SummerSlam! It'll be Helmsleydust against you two at SummerSlam for the WWF Tag Team Championship! What do you got to say about that, Daddy?

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- as unmotivated as possible We're taking the titles from you two at SummerSlam. Go team.

Goldust- Yeah! Benoit, Pillman, You two are considered to be the best tag team in the whole entire world today, But what you don't have is the love between you two that Helmsleydust has.

Brian Pillman- Look at this. Chris, These two are suppose to be our SummerSlam opponents? What the hell is the WWF thinking? Helmsleydust? Wow! Now I can say I've seen everything. You two think you're cute don't you? Oh yeah, You two are real funny. Well, Boys, At SummerSlam the humor stops. You two probably think you're walking into SummerSlam and destroying us. You think you're going to take our titles away from us. I'm sorry to disappoint all of your fans, But that isn't happening. Look at the teams we've destroyed. No one stands a chance against us. No one! We are the WWF Tag Team Champions for a good reason. No one can defeat us. And you two will be just another name on our list come SummerSlam.

Chris Benoit- Goldust, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, You two are as accomplished as anyone we've faced. Former Intercontinental Champions, Both men with big wins. But what the hell does that mean in tag team wrestling? Make sure you two look up the word team when facing us. Brian Pillman and myself are a team. We have teamwork. We have dedication to our team. You two don't even know the meaning to the word team. Goldust, You might think Helmsleydust is one hundred percent, But your partner doesn't look so sure. And Hunter, Think about what Helmsleydust will mean to you when you're getting the living hell pounded out of you come SummerSlam. And Goldust, The fantasy ends at SummerSlam.

The champions' music plays and Benoit and Pillman take their titles and hold them high over their heads. Goldust and Helmsley look on, With Goldust making threats to the champions while Helmsley looks a bit uncertain.

75

Hunter Hearst Helmsley lost overness from this segment.

Goldust lost overness from this segment.

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Scott Hall and Sean Waltman Vs. Born In The USA

The LA crowd was into this match quite a bit, Even though it was a battle between two babyface teams. Scott Hall and Sean Waltman got the louder ovation out of both teams though. This match started off with a handshake between The Patriot and Scott Hall, But soon, Born In The USA went down to business and gave the Clique Boys a tough fight. Born In The USA were able to isolate Sean Waltman and beat down the former 1-2-3 Kid like there was no tomorrow. Of course, Born In The USA didn't use any illegal tactics on Sean Waltman. But they did give him a good beating. Bart Gunn gorilla slammed Waltman halfway across the ring while The Patriot delivered a nasty Uncle Slam to Waltman. Scott Hall got the crowd behind Waltman, Who was able to knock down both Gunn and Patriot with spinning heel kicks and make the hot tag to Scott Hall. Scott Hall entered the ring and cleaned house. Soon, All four men went at it with the Clique boys double teaming both Gunn and Patriot. Hall clotheslined Gunn out to the floor and Waltman followed up with a dive over the top rope, To Gunn! Inside the ring, The Patriot slammed Hall and followed up by coming off the top with the Patriot Missile. Patriot lifted Hall up and went for the Uncle Slam, But Hall countered out of it with a roll up to score the win!

The Patriot looked up, But shook Scott Hall's hand when the bad guy offered it to him. Bart Gunn and Sean Waltman entered the ring and also shook hands. All four men shared hugs and raised their arms in the air. Born In The USA left the ring and let Scott Hall and Sean Waltman celebrate their win.

72, 82, 81 ***

They're Ready

Scott Hall and Sean Waltman pose for a bit, But they're cut off by Hollywood Holly's music. The crowd boos as we see Hollywood Holly on the big screen. There's no sign of Chris Kanyon though.

Hollywood Holly- Congratulations on the big win. Yeah, Defeating Beavis and Butthead must have been real hard. You two are probably shaking in your little boots as you see Hollywood Holly in the big screen. But don't worry, I'm not in the arena. I'm out here in my own private gym and fellas, Let me tell you something, I was watching Chris Kanyon train for his return match. And wow! Chris Kanyon is ready. And fellas, Whatcha gonna do when Hollywood Holly and Chris Kanyon run over the two of you come SummerSlam? And fellas, Just to make sure you get the message, Here's a clip of Chris Kanyon's work out. Roll it boys!

A video begins to play using the eye of the tiger song. The crowd laughs as we see several clips of Kanyon working out. Kanyon is shown first getting his leg looked at by a doctor, With the "doctor" asking Kanyon if he's crazy to step back into the ring. Kanyon tells the doctor it's something he's gotta do. We then see Kanyon running with little kids following him. One of the kids seems to get ahead of Kanyon, So Kanyon shoves him down. Kanyon is then shown lifting weights with Hollywood Holly telling him to push harder. Clips are shown of Kanyon jumping rope and then punching a punching bag. The last clip is of Kanyon posing on top of a building, Yelling out "SummerSlam". The video ends and Scott Hall and Sean Waltman do not seem impressed. On the big screen, Hollywood laughs and flexes his muscles.

Hollywood Holly- Oh yeah! He's ready! At SummerSlam, For the first time, The Movie Stars, Chris Kanyon and Hollywood Holly team up! And at SummerSlam, We will have our way with the both of you. What do you got to say about that Chris?

Kanyon appears on the big screen, He looks to be a bit tired, And is sweating quite a bit.

Chris Kanyon- Scott Hall, Sean Waltman, When was the last time you two worked out like that? And I don't mean by sitting your asses on the couch and having a beer. Let me tell you two something, I am not tired from the work out. No, I was just back with this girl who wanted to see what Kanyon was capable of. And lets just say, She is dead tired after our little work out. You two have no idea what you two are in for come SummerSlam. Hollywood Holly is already a monster. But me, I'm just getting started. At SummerSlam you two will get the best out of Chris Kanyon. I already have a legacy in the WWF, And things will only get better for me. And at SummerSlam, Hollywood and myself are going to destroy you two! Now then, Hollywood, Lets go. I feel like running another lap!

The video fades and we cut to the ring where Scott Hall and Sean Waltman are standing by. Both men don't seem too impressed and leave the ring as we go to a commercial break.

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He's coming in 21 days

WWF Slam Of The Week- The Party Boy's amazing week continues as he defeats Billy Gunn with the running enziguri kick. (RAW Saturday Night 8/2/97)

Big Match Happening On Mayhem

Kevin Nash's music plays and out comes Kevin Nash to a huge ovation from the crowd. Nash stops on top of the entrance way and motions for something, And out comes Al Snow and Mr. Perfect to another huge ovation from the fans. The three men enter the ring and pose as the pyro goes off for them. Kevin Nash asks for a microphone.

Kevin Nash- Los Angeles, California, Big sexy is in the house! Now then, I'm sure everyone saw what happened on Friday night. That little punk Rocky Maivia was able to score the biggest win of his life over me when Rick Martel interfered and hit me with a damn chair. And now, At SummerSlam, It'll be Al Snow and myself facing Rick Martel and Rocky Maivia. But this match doesn't make me happy. Because there's a man who also wants a piece of Rick Martel, And that man is the man who returned on Friday night, Mr. Perfect. Mr. Perfect wants in on SummerSlam. So what I'm suggesting is, Rick Martel, You and your pebble go out and find a tag team partner to face the three of us. Mr. Perfect, It's been a long time since these people have heard you speak. What do you gotta say?

Mr. Perfect- Kevin, First of all, I want to thank everyone who send me letters, postcards, And flowers while I was in the hospital healing from an injury. I gotta tell you, I missed being out here and performing in front of all you fans. But I am back now. And I am one hundred percent. And Rick Martel, I wish I could say the same about you. While I was recovering from an injury, You never called. You never wrote me. You didn't even bother to take me to the hospital. I had to watch you every week come out here and basically forget all about our team. But that's okay. Because I am back now. And at SummerSlam, I am begging you two to find a tag partner so I can make my return and alongside these two, And beat the living hell out of you two. Rick, It's amazing how you found a complete moron to be your lackey. But at SummerSlam, I am coming for you. I'm sure Nash and Al Snow will have no problem handling the pebble.

Al Snow- Rick Martel, Rocky Maivia, On Friday night, I got nailed by a steel chair thanks to you. And then I took the TGS onto the steel chair. You know what? That really pissed me off. And I hope the two of you find someone stupid enough to stand side by side with you at SummerSlam. The three of us are wanting a piece of you, And we're going to get it. You two have been having the numbers over us for awhile. But now, It's the two of you that are out numbered. And quite frankly, I don't know who'd be stupid enough to team up with you two at SummerSlam.

The crowd boos as we hear the music of Rick Martel. Rick Martel and Rocky Maivia stand on top of the ramp way and they do not look too happy.

Rick Martel- Mr. Perfect, You are one ungrateful son of a b****! I carried you for weeks. I was the reason we won the tag titles, And how do you repay me? By smashing the poor pebble over the head with a steel chair? He's mad. The pebble is mad! And if you want a match at SummerSlam so badly, You have got one Jack! Me and the pebble don't need a damn partner! We'll take on the three of you in a handicap match! There will be a handicap match at SummerSlam!

Rocky Maivia- Yeah! You listen to Mr. Martel! He says we'll take on the three of you at SummerSlam, And damn it, We'll fight the three of you! And Mr. Perfect, How dare you hit me over the head with a steel chair? That really hurt my head! Damn you!

Mr. Perfect- I'm sorry, But Rick, Is this the best you could do? The pebble? Look at this moron! I gotta hand it to you, You wanted a lackey, And you found one. Too bad he's a complete jackass! Speaking of the pebble, I heard he does alot of favors for you. He gets you your coffee, Your juice, He irons your clothes, And lets just say, He keeps the bed warm for you!

Rocky Maivia- Rick, Hold the pebble's sunglasses! He's about to run down to that ring and slap the gel out of that son of a b****** hair! All right, The relationship between Rocky Maivia and Rick Martel is strictly a friendship. A mentor kinda thing. I already tried that in college, And it's not something I want to try again! just realizes what said Hang on, I didn't mean that! He got me all confused! Rocky Maivia is strictly a ladies man!

Mr. Perfect- It's okay Rocky. No one is going to judge you on your preference. I'm sure these people will accept you just the way you are.

Rocky Maivia- You think you're so damn funny? You came back from a serious back injury last year and you lasted what, Two months? Is that suppose to impress the pebble and the pebble's fans?

Mr. Perfect- Hey, If you want to see in what condition I am in, Why you don't come on down to the ring and find out?

Rick Martel- No way! You think you're going to make him go down there so the three of you can have your way with him? You want some of the pebble? You'll have to wait.

Al Snow- This is all good with us, But we want some of you now. We know Mr. Perfect is waiting until SummerSlam to get back into the ring. So, What I'm suggesting is, You and Maivia step into the ring with me and Kevin Nash this Friday night. How about it? You like that match, Kevin?

Kevin Nash- I have no problem whipping these two bastards on Friday night. I still got a bone to pick with Mr. Maivia regarding his "win" over me on Friday night.

Rick Martel- Hey, We'll accept! As long as Mr. Perfect stays out of the match, It's fine with us! You two against the two of us on Friday night! We got no problem with that! And Kevin Nash, Rocky Maivia already beat you this past Friday night, This week, I'm going to let him defeat you once again!

Martel and Maivia head to the back while Nash, Snow and Perfect stay in the ring. McMahon says we'll see Al Snow and Kevin Nash team up on Friday Night Mayhem to face Rick Martel and Rocky Maivia! What a match that's going to be.

91

Rocky Maivia gained overness from this segment.

Al Snow gained overness from this segment.

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SummerSlam count down- 20 days and counting. The hottest event of the summer is coming.

Ahmed Johnson W/The Undertaker Vs. Jacobs W/Bret Hart

The man the Undertaker got to represent him was none other than Ahmed Johnson. There was a big pop for when Ahmed Johnson came out in wrestling gear, Looking in great shape, But once this horrible match started, The fans barely responded except for a few big moves. Ahmed Johnson was worse here than he has been during the whole year. He almost killed poor Jacobs with stiff and sloppy blows. Johnson started off fighting Jacobs toe to toe, And tossed Jacobs outside. Both men fought on the outside, And when Bret Hart tried to attack Johnson, Johnson nailed "The Hitman" with a right hand and tossed Hart out into the front row. Jacobs and Ahmed Johnson brawled all over the ringside area, Even making their way into the steel stage where Jacobs finally took control of things by suplexing Johnson on the exposed steel. Jacobs used chokes and kicks on Johnson inside the ring, And kept staring a hole through The Undertaker. Jacobs almost won the match after choke slamming Johnson, But Johnson somehow kicked out. Bret Hart and The Undertaker just kept circling each other at ringside, With "The Hitman" looking a little worried for his safety. Jacobs almost put away Ahmed Johnson a few times, But Johnson kept fighting back. Ahmed Johnson caught Jacobs with a powerslam and started making the comeback. Ahmed Johnson took down Jacobs with a big spinebuster and called for the Pearl River Plunge. To his surprise, Jacobs sat up! Johnson kicked Jacobs in the midsection and positioned him for the Pearl River Plunge, But Jacobs countered and back dropped Johnson. Jacobs then went to the outside and grabbed a steel chair! Bret Hart asked Jacobs what he was doing, But got shoved down! Jacobs entered the ring and in plain view of the referee, Hit Johnson with the steel chair! The referee called for the bell and disqualified, Giving Johnson the win, And The Undertaker his choice of picking the stipulation for SummerSlam!

Bret Hart entered the ring and started yelling at Jacobs. Jacobs dropped the chair and turned his back to Hart, Pointing to The Undertaker. Hart grabbed the chair and drilled Jacobs with a shot to the back! Jacobs turned around, Not feeling any pain and choke slammed Hart! The Undertaker entered the ring and he and Jacobs stood face to face, Staring each other down. Everyone was expecting them to go at it, But Jacobs left the ring. Jacobs told Undertaker "after SummerSlam" as he walked up the ramp way. Monday Night Raw went off the air with The Undertaker standing over both Hart and Johnson while Jacobs stood on top of the stage. McMahon wondered what stipulation Undertaker would choose for SummerSlam as Monday Night Raw went off the air.

61, 71, 63 *

Overall Rating- 74

TV Rating- 6.45

Competition

Monday Nitro

TV Rating- 5.88

Attendance- 6,040

Ticket Sales- $241,600

ECW Code Red

TV Rating- 5.08

Attendance- 3,008

Ticket Sales- $90,240

USPW Thursday Night Jam

TV Rating- 1.69

Attendance- 1,006

Ticket Sales- $30,180

Notes

"Ahmed Johnson was working too stiffly, i could have been badly hurt." -Jacobs

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

News

- USPW have signed Sister Sherri to a written contract!

- USPW have signed Butch to a written contract!

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

- SWF have signed independent worker Bob Orton to a written contract!

- SWF have signed independent worker Robert Fuller to a written contract!

- Axl Rotten has agreed to an open contract with SWF!

- SWF have signed independent worker The Iron Sheik to a written contract!

- SWF have signed Kendall Windham to a written contract!

- SWF have signed Curtis Hughes to a written contract!

- SWF have signed independent worker Jack Victory to a written contract!

- Tony Halme has agreed to an open contract with SWF!

- SWF have signed independent worker Jorge Gonzales to a written contract!

- SWF have signed independent worker Tiger Ali Singh to a written contract!

- SWF have signed independent worker Samu to a written contract!

- SWF have signed staff member Jeremy Borash!

- SWF have signed staff member Michael Cole!

- SWF have signed staff member Kevin Kelly!

- ECW have signed Shaggy 2 Dope to a written contract!

- Afa has agreed to an open contract with USPW!

- Avalanche has agreed to an open contract with USPW!

- USPW have signed Scott Putski to a written contract!

- Mike Jones has agreed to an open contract with USPW!

- Bill Alfonso has agreed to an open contract with USPW!

- Kaz Hayashi has agreed to an open contract with VZF!

- Torrie Wilson has agreed to an open contract with VZF!

- Glacier has agreed to an open contract with VZF!

- SWF have signed independent worker Bad News Brown to a written contract!

- Jeep Swenson has agreed to an open contract with USPW!

Chimp, Nash and Austin had a blow off match a few weeks ago which Austin won.

Hewey · April 19, 2006

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Date: August 8, 1997
Location: Anaheim, California

Friday Night Mayhem is coming off the heels of a huge Monday Night Raw. This past Monday night we saw a Monday Night Raw full of chaos. And the chaos continues tonight on Friday Night Mayhem. Mr. Perfect made his return to the WWF last week on Friday Night Mayhem and saved Al Snow and Kevin Nash from a beating at the hands of Rick Martel and Rocky Maivia. On Monday Night Raw, Mr. Perfect, Alongside Nash and Snow, Laid down the challenge for SummerSlam. They challenged Martel and Maivia to find a partner so they could do battle in six men action. Martel and Maivia said they didn't need to find a partner and announced they'd face the threesome in a handicap match! But tonight, It will be Al Snow and Kevin Nash teaming up to battle Rick Martel and Rocky Maivia in what promises to be a chaotic tag team match up. This match was made on Monday Night Raw and this is a match that has been building up for quite sometime. And last week, We saw Rocky Maivia defeat the genetic wonder thanks to Rick Martel! Nash has vowed to get payback tonight! Which team will walk away with the victory tonight? How can Martel and Maivia win when Nash and Snow have Mr. Perfect in their corner? This promises to be a wild main event.

Goldust cashed in his favor from In Your House and he announced on Monday night that he and Hunter Hearst Helmsley are next in line for a shot at Benoit and Pillman's WWF Tag Team Championship. And they will get their shot at SummerSlam. However, Tonight, They will face a team which holds a win over Benoit and Pillman, The Suicide Blonds. Many feel that the Suicide Blonds are the uncrowned tag team champions, As they almost beat Benoit and Pillman for the titles last month. Will the Suicide Blonds defeat Helmsleydust? Or will Helmsleydust continue their dominating ways? This is a tag team match that should be amazing.

Kareem Arif, The man of peace, Is undefeated thus far in the WWF. Arif has defeated some of the WWF's best talent, But tonight, He takes on "Too Sexy" Brian Christopher. Brian Christopher is considered to be the top dog in the WWF's outstanding light heavyweight division, But will he be able to defeat the three hundred pounder tonight? Or will Arif continue his undefeated ways? Speaking of the light heavyweights, We will see a triple threat match. It'll be Craig Finney taking on Chavo Guerrero and Ron Killings. The winner will no doubt come closer to getting a shot at Hakushi's WWF Light Heavyweight Championship. Which one of these light heavyweights will leave Anaheim with the win?

Alex Wright heads into this year's SummerSlam with a chance to leave not only with his WWF European Championship, But with the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Alex Wright will be facing Marty Jannetty in a title versus title flag match at SummerSlam, But tonight, He takes on a man who is undefeated in singles action, Scorpio. Scorpio has been amazing since returning to the WWF a few weeks ago, And also holds some impressive wins. This will be a non title match, But if Scorpio is somehow able to score the big upset over Alex Wright, He'd instantly become the number one contender to Wright's WWF European Championship. Will Scorpio be able to defeat Alex Wright? Or will Alex Wright defeat another man?

We will also be hearing from Steve Austin tonight. What does Steve Austin have to say after his impressive win on Monday night? The Undertaker is also scheduled to appear, Will the WWF Champion reveal the stipulation for his match with "The Hitman" at SummerSlam? Commissioner Rick Rude will also have a big announcement. This is a episode of Friday Night Mayhem you cannot miss.

Hewey · April 19, 2006

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Credit KillingsVSCena for the logo

Channel: UPN

Time Slot: Prime Time

Date: August 8, 1997

Location: Anaheim, California

Attendance: 7,030

Ticket Sales: $281,200

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.

Ahmed Johnson Is Reinstated

The man in charge of the WWF, The Commissioner, Rick Rude makes his way to the ring with the Anaheim crowd booing the hell out of Rude. Rude enters the ring and asks for the microphone.

Rick Rude- I'm going to do something tonight that I never wanted to do. I am going to reinstate a former WWF Superstar, Ahmed Johnson. Ahmed Johnson, Don't get me wrong, If it was up to me, You'd still be living in the streets. But the WWF board of directors have made me do this. They feel that you are a great asset to the WWF after your performance on Monday Night Raw. I don't know who would consider you a great asset, But nonetheless, I have to sign you before the competition get their hands on you. I got a contract ready, It'll be faxed to you over the weekend. I need you to come down here though. I need you to come down to the ring and verbally agree to this deal. I know you're here. So come on down here and agree to this deal, Damn it.

Ahmed Johnson is shown up on the stands. Ahmed Johnson has a microphone in hand and he has quite the cocky look on his face.

Ahmed Johnson- See how it works? Now the Commissioner needs Ahmed Johnson back. Commissioner, I am gonna agree to your deal. However, Before I do, I want a title shot. I want a shot at the World Wrestling Federation Championship this Monday night! I want The Undertaker on Monday Night Raw for the WWF title!

Rick Rude- Fine. You got me by the balls, So whatever. You and Undertaker on Monday Night Raw. Anything else?

Ahmed Johnson- No, I'm good. Rick Rude, I'll sign the papers when I get them. And on Monday Night Raw, You best bust out the champagne. Cause there will be a new World Wrestling Federation Champion crowned, And that man is gonna be Ahmed Johnson!

The fans give Johnson a great ovation as his music begins to play. It'll be The Undertaker defending the World Wrestling Federation Championship against Ahmed Johnson this Monday night! Will we have a new WWF Champion?

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COMMERCIAL BREAK

Kareem Arif Vs. "Too Sexy" Brian Christopher

The crowd was not into this match that much, And the announcers spent most of it hyping up SummerSlam. The non violent Kareem Arif stepped into the ring for the second time in his WWF career to face "Too Sexy" Brian Christopher. Arif offered Christopher a handshake early on, But Christopher laughed at Arif and punched Arif in the face. Arif was able to fight back, But wasn't aggressive on Christopher. Arif followed the rules, Which allowed Brian Christopher to cheat his ass off to gain control of the match. Christopher used all sorts of illegal tactics to try to put away Arif, But to his credit, Arif fought back. Christopher had the win quite a few times, But he'd stop to mock Arif and the crowd. Arif started making the comeback, Putting down Christopher with a series of right hands and clotheslines. Arif scored with a big sidewalk slam and lifted Christopher up. Arif planted Christopher with the Inner Peace got the victory.

Afterwards, Arif tried to help up Christopher, But Christopher shoved him away and left the ring. Arif celebrated his win.

59, 64, 69 *1/4

They Want Their Shot On Monday Night

The cameras take us to the office of the Commissioner, But Rude isn't in right now. William Regal is and we see Brian Adams and Brian Lee in the office with him. There seems to be a conversation going on.

Brian Adams- So, We got a deal? Me and Lee on Monday Night Raw against Benoit and Pillman for the titles inside a steel cage?

William Regal- You got a deal. Just remember what you two said. If you two lose, Then you two split up. Each one of you goes their own way. I know the administration would love to have both of you in the group.

Brian Lee- Just make sure to inform the champs that they're getting their asses handed to them on Monday night. Those titles are coming back around our waists. Lets go Adams.

Adams and Lee leave the office and we go back to the announce position. The announcers discuss the match that has now been signed for Monday Night Raw, It'll be Adams and Lee versus Benoit and Pillman for the titles in a steel cage! And if Adams and Lee lose, They will split up!

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On Their Way To SummerSlam

We go backstage one more time where the camera picks up Marlena. We're inside the locker room of Helmsleydust.

Marlena- You two ready? You got a big match tonight. It'll be Helmsleydust against Suicide Blonds. You're on your way to SummerSlam! Goldust, Let me see you.

Goldust steps out of the bathroom and he's dressed up as a Road Warrior! The fans cheer as Goldust has his face painted like Animal, And has a fake mohawk on top of his head. Goldust puts on red shoulder pads and looks just like a member of LOD.

Marlena- This was a great idea. It's a blast of the past to get ready for when Helmsleydust leaves SummerSlam as the new WWF Tag Team Champions.

Goldust- Well, Marlena, Let me tell you something, Suicide Blonds are in for a beating tonight! Oh yeah! They don't like it? I don't care!

Marlena- Wait, Where's Hunter? Is he still putting on the costume I got for him?

Goldust- Hunter, Come on out! We gotta go!

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- No! I don't want too! I look like a jackass! You can't make me!

Goldust- Come on! We need to go out there! You look great! I'm Road Warrior dust, And you, Well, You're..... Come on!

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- Fine! If anyone laughs, I will beat the hell out of them!

The door to the bathroom opens up and out comes Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Dressed as a member of Demolition! The crowd is going crazy! Helmsley has the whole outfit, With his face painted like Smash. He has a black wig slicked back.

Goldust- Fabulous! Just fabulous! Demolition Helmsley, You have never looked better. singing Here comes the Ax, Here comes the Smasher, The Demolition, Walking disaster, Pain and destruction are our middle names! You look great Hunter! You look better than Ax, Smash and Crush all put together!

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- I look like a moron! Look at this outfit! Why are we dressed up like some old wash ups? Who's bright idea was this?

Marlena- It was a Goldust's idea. You know, Everyone considers these two teams as the best teams in the history of the WWF. And well, Listen to the crowd! They're cheering you two louder than ever! We got a Road Warrior, And a Demolition member. What could be better?

Goldust- Exactly! Hunter, Next week, You'll be the taxman, And I'll be the quake!

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- Shut up! Lets go! Lets get this over with.

Goldust- Wait, You're missing a big part of the costume.

Goldust hands Helmsley the black Demolition helmet. Helmsley looks pissed, But puts it on.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- Lets go.

The three of them walk off.

Goldust- singing Search and destroy you, Run and we'll find you, There's no place to hide, The Demos will get you, Pain and destruction, are our middle names! Woooooo! There's gonna be a vintage Road Warrior beat down! Uuuuuuuuuuaaaaahhhhhhhh O Whaaaaat A Ruuuuuusshhhh!!!!

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Helmsleydust W/Marlena Vs. Suicide Blonds

Great tag team match up here. The crowd was a bit more electric here due to the costumes of Helmsleydust. Both Goldust and Helmsley were over big time tonight. Suicide Blonds took the match to Helmsleydust, But the crowd was not on the young Canadian's side. At one point, Cage was up on Helmsley's shoulder, And Goldust came off the top, Delivering a clothesline, Nailing Cage with the doomsday device. The Suicide Blonds had a few close near falls over Goldust and Helmsley, But Helmsleydust were on top of their game here. The WWF Tag Team Champions, Brian Pillman and Chris Benoit watched from the back, With Benoit looking like he was more interested in Marlena than the match. Suicide Blonds started connecting with several quick high offense maneuvers on both Helmsley and Goldust, With Copeland taking Goldust out to the floor with a pair of head scissors. Suicide Blonds connected with a double neck breaker to Helmsley and both men went up top. Both men flew off the top with splashes, But Helmsley moved out of the way. Goldust pulled Adam Copeland to the outside and rammed him into the steel steps. Inside the ring, Helmsleydust got the win with the decapitation elbow on Christian Cage.

Helmsleydust didn't celebrate their victory for long, As Helmsley left the ring to go take off his costume. Goldust and Marlena followed him as we went to a commercial break.

78, 85, 90 ***3/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Scorpio Vs. Alex Wright

Excellent match up here. The WWF gave these two men over ten minutes to steal the show. Scorpio seems to be getting over very well for a man who returned just two weeks ago. Marty Jannetty joined the announcers for commentary here and hyped up his flag match against Alex Wright at SummerSlam. Scorpio and Alex Wright started off trading holds and near falls, That saw Scorpio get the better out of the German. Scorpio tossed Wright out early on and then dove over the top rope onto Wright. Scorpio used his speed inside the ring to keep things his way until Alex Wright caught him with a big spinning heel kick. Wright wore down Scorpio and showed some of his high flying talent on Scorpio, Coming off the top with a big missile drop kick and cross body block to Scorpio for near falls. Wright kept taunting Jannetty, Yelling out he'd be a double champion after SummerSlam. Alex Wright was able to German suplex Scorpio, But Scorpio somehow kicked out, Frustrating Wright. Scorpio soon made the comeback and scored a series of near falls over Wright. Scorpio had the match won with a devastating tornado DDT, But Wright put his feet on the ropes. Alex Wright connected with a tilt a whirl back breaker and went up top. Wright mocked Jannetty's party boy dancing and then jumped off the top, But missed a big splash! Jannetty jumped up on the apron and started dancing. Wright saw this and started yelling out, And didn't see Scorpio sneak up on him with a victory roll, Which was enough to get him the win!

Marty Jannetty laughed as Scorpio headed to the back. Jannetty then danced all the way to the back while Alex Wright clutched his WWF European Championship.

74, 75, 92 ***3/4

Interview with Steve Austin

We go backstage where we see Marissa Mazzola standing by with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.

Marissa Mazzola- "Stone Cold", You asked for this time. What's on your mind?

Steve Austin- Woman, You keep your mouth shut and hold that damn microphone. It's simple. I found out both Shawn Michaels and myself have matches this Saturday night on RAW Saturday Night. I got that big bastard Bradshaw while he has Mr. Yokozuna. Shawn Michaels, I can honestly say, On Monday night, My performance blew your performance on last week's show away! Did you see me whip that taco eating Mexican's ass? So, On my quest to prove to you that I am the better wrestler, On RAW Saturday Night, I have a challenge in mind. A beat the clock challenge. I will beat Bradshaw faster than you can beat Mr. Yokozuna. That is, If you beat the big bastard. What do you say? Think you can win a match faster than me? I hope you accept. Because that's another thing I can add to my list. I not only can steal the show better than you can, But boy, I can win a match faster than you!

Austin walks off, Shoving Marissa away.

Marissa Mazzola- Fans, Will Shawn Michaels accept the beat the clock challenge? We got to go to a commercial break, But Friday Night Mayhem will return!

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COMMERCIAL BREAK

Craig Finney Vs. Chavo Guerrero Vs. Ron Killings

Hakushi watched this one from the back, As anyone of these men could get a title shot at Hakushi come SummerSlam. The announcers put over Chavo Guerrero big time after his match with Steve Austin on Monday night. Both Finney and Killings started off double teaming Chavo, Targeting Chavo's injured leg. Finney then got turned on by Killings, Who almost put Finney away with a scissors kick. All three men then started going at it, And some big near falls happened, But the crowd didn't seem to be into things. Finney and Chavo both double suplexed Killings off the top, And then Chavo followed up with the Frog Splash, But Finney barely made the save, As he was too busy taunting the crowd. At one point, Finney nailed both Killings and Guerrero with super kicks, But stopped to go mess with the camera man. Ron Killings chop blocked Chavo's leg out from under him and followed up with a scissors kick. Killings went up top, But Finney shoved him off the top all the way to the floor! Finney entered the ring and planted Chavo with the Live Without Warning and got the win!

Afterwards, Finney laughed at both men, Shouting that he was the number one contender. Finney grabbed his skateboard and headed up the ramp way while Hakushi watched from the back.

65, 65, 82 **3/4

Interview with Shawn Michaels

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

Marissa Mazzola- Shawn Michaels, Steve Austin made the challenge earlier tonight. You both have matches on RAW Saturday Night. He has Bradshaw while you face Mr. Yokozuna. He laid down the beat the clock challenge, Do you accept?

Shawn Michaels- You know something, I gotta hand it to you, Steve Austin. On Monday night you stole the show. You put on a better performance on Monday night then I did last Friday night. But does that mean HBK's days of stealing the show is over? Am I done being the very best sports entertainer in the world today? No, Not by a long shot. And yeah, You wanna continue to try to prove to everyone you're a better wrestler than HBK. I told you once, I told you twice, I'll tell you as many times possible, I am the better wrestler. You wanna have the beat the clock challenge? Fine by me! You might have Bradshaw, And as tough as he is, He's no Mr. Yokozuna! But if you wanna see a miracle, I will defeat Mr. Yokozuna in shorter time than you defeat Bradshaw! And Steve Austin, As good as you are, You are not showstopper, You are not the main event, And you are not the icon! Watch RAW Saturday Night, And watch me beat the clock!

Marissa Mazzola- Shawn Michaels accepted the challenge. Will he defeat Austin in the beat the clock challenge on RAW Saturday Night?

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Rick Martel and Rocky Maivia Vs. Al Snow and Kevin Nash

For the second week in a row, The Friday Night Mayhem crowd were going crazy over the main event. All four men started this one off in a massive brawl. They brawled all over the ringside, With Martel battling Snow while Nash got some of the pebble. Nash destroyed Maivia around the ringside area, Sending him into the steel steps and posts. They then brawled all the way to the steel ramp way where Nash slammed Maivia down on the steel. Snow hit Martel with the ring bell and came off the top apron with a moonsault to Martel. When Snow tried to come off the turnbuckles with a moonsault, Martel moved out of the way, Causing Snow to hit the floor. Martel clotheslined Snow out into the crowd and both men fought out into the crowd. Nash continued beating down Maivia and they made their way back to ringside, Where Nash busted Maivia open by ramming him into the steel post. Kevin Nash picked Maivia apart in the ring while Snow and Martel were shown brawling in the backstage area. Martel rammed Snow face first into the wall and pushed Snow into a locker room. Martel locked the door and left Snow there. Inside the ring, Kevin Nash rammed his knees onto Maivia's midsection and followed up with elbow shots. Nash then choked down Maivia with a boot and followed up with the sidewalk slam. That's when Martel came back into the ring, But Nash was able to knock him down with a right hand. The numbers game caught up with him and Martel and Maivia started double teaming Nash. Mr. Perfect then made his way to the ringside area. Martel and Maivia double teamed Nash and worked over Nash's injured leg, But the genetic wonder fought back. Nash soon took down both men with a double clothesline and started fighting back. Nash booted Martel in the face, Sending Martel outside. Maivia tried to TGS Nash, But Nash shoved Maivia into the ropes and caught Maivia with a devastating big boot! Nash lifted Maivia up and Jackknifed Maivia! Nash covered Maivia, But Rick Martel pulled the referee outside. Mr. Perfect entered the ring with a steel chair and drilled Nash with a shot to the head! Perfect left the ring and rolled Maivia on top of Nash. The referee came back in and counted the three, Giving Martel and Maivia the win, And Maivia his second straight win over Nash!

Afterwards, Martel entered the ring and he and Perfect hugged. Maivia lifted Nash up and Mr. Perfect hit Nash with another chair shot to the head! Mr. Perfect went for another shot, But Al Snow came running down to the ring carrying a steel chair! Mr. Perfect, Rocky Maivia and Rick Martel fled the ring like the cowards they are! Friday Night Mayhem went to a commercial break with the announcers being in shock over Mr. Perfect's turn.

81, 98, 74 **3\4

Mr. Perfect's turn was completed, and he is now a heel.

Mr. Perfect gained overness from this turn.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

He's coming in 17 days

WWF Slam Of The Week- Steve Austin makes Chavo Guerrero tap out with the lion tamer. (Monday Night Raw 8/4/97)

SummerSlam Main Event Is Now

Bret "The Hitman" Hart comes down to the ring as we return from the commercial break. "The Hitman" does not look happy as he enters the ring. The huge crowd have the time of their life's booing the heck out of the number one contender for the WWF Championship.

Bret Hart- The WWF board of directors seem to have it out for me. First, They make the Commissioner reinstate Ahmed Johnson and give him a title shot on Monday Night Raw. And then, They count his win over Jacobs on Monday night! How is that fair? Ahmed Johnson was not a WWF Superstar at the time! Why should his win count? And why should it count when Jacobs got himself disqualified on purpose? Jacobs, You big ape, You screwed me over on Monday night! And nobody screws Bret Hart over! After SummerSlam is over with, I will kick your butt! And Undertaker, I don't care what kind of a match you choose at SummerSlam. I am not afraid of you. You think I am, But I'm not. And at SummerSlam, Doesn't matter what kind of match you want, I am going to defeat you and walk out of SummerSlam as the World Wrestling Federation Champion for the fourth time in my career. And I am glad you're the one choosing the stipulation for SummerSlam, Because then you will have no excuses for losing. And you will lose. You will go down to the excellence of execution at SummerSlam. And you will find out why I am the best there is, The best there was, And the best that there ever will be!

The lights go off as Hart finishes his sentence. Some chanting starts and out comes the druids from the back bringing a casket with them. They put the casket at the edge of the apron and leave. The lights come back on and Bret Hart is not happy.

Bret Hart- How clever. I'm suppose to look inside the casket so you can pop up or something? Undertaker, I know all your tricks. Lets see how you like this.

Bret Hart leaves the ring and arms himself with a steel chair. Hart opens up the casket, But The Undertaker is not inside! Mind games by The Undertaker! Bret Hart enters the ring and asks for the microphone. Wait! The Undertaker is shown on the big screen.

The Undertaker- Bret Hart, It starts now.

The lights go off. When they come back on, The Undertaker is standing behind Bret Hart! Bret Hart still has the steel chair in his hand and as he turns around, He drills Undertaker with a chair shot! Bret Hart smiles as The Undertaker is left laid out. No! He sits up! Bret Hart goes for another chair shot, But Undertaker boots the chair right onto Hart's face! Undertaker grabs Hart and choke slams Bret Hart! Undertaker looks at the open casket and lifts Bret Hart up. Tombstone! Bret Hart is out! Undertaker rolls Bret Hart out onto the casket and shuts the lid! Undertaker grabs the microphone and stands on top of the casket.

The Undertaker- You and I, Casket match at SummerSlam. Bret Hart, In sixteen days, You will rest in peace!

Friday Night Mayhem goes off the air with The Undertaker standing on top of the casket. It'll be a casket match at SummerSlam! How will Bret Hart survive?

85

Overall Rating- 79

TV Rating- 6.49

News

- USPW have signed Don Muraco to a written contract!

- Woman has agreed to an open contract with USPW!

- Brian Adams has checked himself into rehab. Brian Adams has been released from his contract due to the WWF's policy on drug use. However, Once he cleans up, Adams will be allowed to return to the WWF. (He'll be back as soon as he's cleaned up, I just didn't want to pay him for sitting in rehab.)

Hailtothechimp · April 20, 2006

Well, it looks like that promising Tag Team Title Cage Match for Monday Night just went up Adam's nose.

That, and the Road Warrior/Demolition thing with Goldust/HHH was the funniest thing I think I might have ever read, now if you the IRS and Earthquake thing on RAW, I swear to god, I will love you forever. Glad to see the love for the Lightheavyweights on Mayhem as well, but I can't help but to feel that they have been depushed a little since Chavo lost the strap to Hakushi and Mr. Skateboard, Craig Finney, hasn't done much since his run-in... WHAT HAPPENED? But, based on that match from Scorpio, he looks to be the best contender since than.

Just my 2 cents, and thanks for answering the question with Austin/Nash. I'll be reading and anxiously awaiting RSN.

Dogbert · April 20, 2006

It's a testament to the quality of your writing that you've managed to make Ahmed Johnson into a compelling character.

I also enjoyed the Helmsleydust segment from Mayhem. I don't think there's been a time where an EWB diary has made me laugh so hard.

I'm really looking forward to SummerSlam, and hoping that the Hitman manages to grab the title. Could a little bit of interference from Jacobs cost the Dead Man the belt?

Hewey · April 20, 2006

Credit Kempay for the logo
Channel: USA Network
Time Slot: Late Evening
Date: August 9, 1997
Location: Anaheim, California
Attendance: 6,502
Ticket Sales: $260,080
Announcers: Jonathan Coachman and Todd Pettengill
#250

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. Antonio Rivera
The effort to make Kama look like a bad ass continues as he squashes another unknown wrestler. Rivera got decimated here, Plain and simple. He stood no chance against the supreme fighting machine. Kama knocked down Rivera with right hands, clotheslines, and used slams and a few bad looking suplexes to pick apart the young kid. Kama picked up the win with the supreme driver. Afterwards, Kama planted Rivera with another supreme driver and applied a arm bar to the kid, Rivera screamed out in pain, And Kama was forced off the kid by the referee. The announcers called Kama a deadly fighter and said he might have broke Rivera's arm.
52, 43, 61 1/4*

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Sho Funaki Vs. Devon Storm
Funaki and Storm put on a solid effort, But the crowd was dead for this bout. The WWF should really have both men compete more often on the main shows instead of wrestling on RSN every week. Funaki and Storm performed a back and fourth encounter, With Storm busting out the high spots. The announcers talked about how the winner could get a shot at Hakushi's title sometime in the future. Sho Funaki picked up the win with a second turnbuckle neck breaker. Storm got revenge on Funaki after the match, By planting Funaki with a DDT and then tossing Funaki outside.
62, 47, 77 *3/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin Vs. John Bradshaw
This was the first beat the clock encounter. The announcers hyped Michaels versus Yokozuna later on in the night and wondered if Michaels could beat Mr. Yokozuna quicker than Austin could beat Bradshaw. The crowd was very hot for this match. Bradshaw whipped Austin's ass in the beginning, Hitting Austin with stiff blows and taking Austin out to the floor. They brawled all over the ringside area with Bradshaw whipping Austin into the steel steps. Shawn Michaels was shown watching this one from the back. Austin took control of the match with a stun gun and worked over Bradshaw's legs and back. Bradshaw was able to make a comeback, But when he tried to clothesline Austin, Austin ducked and planted Bradshaw with the Stone Cold Stunner for the win in about ten minutes.
84, 87, 78 **3/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Kip Parker W/Sable Vs. Nasty Mike
Sable was announced as Kip Parker's new manager, But the crowd didn't give two shits about it after the match between Austin and Bradshaw. Nasty Mike and Parker put on a good wrestling match, But the crowd was just dead. Mike looked like he had the win several times, But he'd stop to harass Sable, Doing the nasty dance at her and sticking out his tongue at the lovely Sable. Parker was able to pick up the impressive win over Nasty Mike with the strutter. Afterwards, Parker celebrated with Sable. Coachman mentioned that Parker is undefeated thus far.
58, 44, 73 *1/4
This match suffered because the crowd were still pumped up from the last one, and so this bout was seen as something of a let-down to them.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

The Godwinns Vs. The Androids
Androids #6 and #7 were the next opponents for The Godwinns. Man, The Godwinns have really dropped down the ladder ever since losing their titles to Benoit and Pillman. This was a good match, But the crowd was dead for it. It's amazing how the WWF can get some random jagoffs to wrestle The Godwinns, And they end up caring Henry and Phineous to a good match. The Godwinns picked up the win here with Phineous pinning #7 with a roll up. Afterwards, The Godwinns slopped both Androids.
57, 43, 71 *

COMMERCIAL BREAK
He's coming in 16 days
WWF Slam Of The Week- Craig Finney defeats Chavo Guerrero with the Live Without Warning. (Friday Night Mayhem 8/8/97)

Shawn Michaels Vs. Mr. Yokozuna
Steve Austin watched from the back, With a smile on his face, Knowing that HBK could not defeat Mr. Yokozuna in less than ten minutes. Michaels did the stupid thing first, And attacked Mr. Yokozuna from the get go and tried to out fight Mr. Yokozuna. None of Michaels' blows had any affect on Mr. Yokozuna, Who ended up beating the shit out of HBK. Mr. Yokozuna looked like he was going to put away the former WWF Champion several times, But Michaels kept fighting back from everything Mr. Yokozuna dished out. The announcers spent a great deal of the match hyping Austin versus Michaels as the next great wrestling match of the WWF, Which now, The WWF better deliver. Shawn Michaels made the comeback and finished Mr. Yokozuna with Sweet Chin Music for the win around the nine minute mark. In the end, It was announced Michaels won the beat the clock challenge by defeating Mr. Yokozuna one minute sooner than Austin won his match. Shawn Michaels posed in the ring and celebrated his victory. RAW Saturday Night went off the air with the announcers hyping Monday's Raw and SummerSlam.
78, 83, 67 *1\2

Overall Rating- 57
TV Rating- 2.79

Competition

Saturday Night
TV Rating- 1.91
Attendance- 6,040
Ticket Sales- $241,600

Hardcore TV
TV Rating- 2.94
Attendance- 3,006
Ticket Sales- $90,180

Worldwide
TV Rating- 3.95
Attendance- 6,015
Ticket Sales- $240,600

Notes
"I think i should be higher up the card." -Sho Funaki
"Android #7 was working too stiffly, i could have been badly hurt." -Henry Godwinn
"Shawn Michaels and Mr. Yokozuna didn't 'click' in their match, maybe due to their mismatched skills causing their styles not to gel?" -Pat Patterson
"I'd like to work with Rocky Maivia if possible." -The Undertaker
"I'd like to request a match or two with Ken Shamrock. I'm pretty sure we could do some good work together." -Bret Hart
"Our ratings battle with Hardcore TV is so close that neither show is gaining a clear advantage!" -Sophie
"Here is my weekly report on our battle with WCW. We have superior star power on our roster, which is hurting their image. We are seen as having better workers, and this is causing fans to choose us over them. The fans see us as being the more professional promotion, thanks to our higher production values." -Sophie

News
- Saturday Night has not been renewed by TBS!

Hewey · April 20, 2006

Credit Kempay for the logo
Date: August 11, 1997
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada will be the sight of the biggest Monday Night Raw in history. Tonight, The World Wrestling Federation Championship will be on the line in the biggest match in Monday Night Raw history. Tonight, Ahmed Johnson steps into the ring in the biggest match of his career. Tonight, Ahmed Johnson will challenge the WWF Champion, The greatest WWF Champion of all time, The Undertaker. Ahmed Johnson has been reinstated by the WWF, And he got the Commissioner to give him a title shot. Will we see a new World Wrestling Federation Champion be crowned tonight? Will Ahmed Johnson walk out of Las Vegas as the first ever African American WWF Champion? But Ahmed Johnson does not have a easy task in front of him, As The Undertaker has been a unbeatable WWF Champion. The Undertaker has defeated some of the best in the WWF, Will he defeat Ahmed Johnson? This should be a classic main event, A main event that you cannot miss.

We will also see another huge match up take place tonight. It will be a match that every WWF has been wanting to see. It'll be two monsters going at it. It'll be Jacobs and Vader going one on one tonight on Monday Night Raw! Which one of these two monsters will walk out with the win? Jacobs has been a monster ever since debuting in the WWF, And no one has been able to defeat Jacobs. Will Vader be the first one to score a win over the monster? Which one of these two men will survive this battle? Vader is looking to send out a message to Cactus Jack as SummerSlam nears, Will he make an example of Jacobs? Or will Vader fall, Like each and every other WWF Superstar have fallen to Jacobs?

Francis Cloutier has been a menace to many WWF Superstars ever since debuting. Cloutier has already made an impact in the WWF, Getting guys like Steve Austin and Rick Martel to take out Kevin Nash, While Cloutier got rewarded for it by the administration. Tonight, Francis Cloutier makes his singles debut when he faces the former WWF Light Heavyweight Champion, Chavo Guerrero. Helmsleydust heads into SummerSlam to battle Brian Pillman and Chris Benoit for the WWF Tag Team Championship, But tonight, They take on Brian Christopher and Jerry "The King" Lawler in tag team action. Which team will walk away with the victory?

Steve Austin has a huge SummerSlam this year. Austin heads into SummerSlam to face one of the greatest WWF Superstars of all time, The "Heart Break Kid" Shawn Michaels. But tonight, Austin steps into the ring with one of the rising stars of the WWF, Kip Parker. Kip Parker has been undefeated ever since debuting in the WWF, And holds wins over some of the WWF's top wrestlers. Kip Parker also has Sable by his side. Will Kip Parker be able to upset the former WWF Intercontinental Champion? Or will Austin continue his path of destruction as SummerSlam nears?

Bret Hart will also be in Las Vegas tonight. What will "The Hitman" have to say after being put into a casket by The Undertaker on Friday Night Mayhem? Alex Wright and Marty Jannetty will also be in Las Vegas tonight. Both men will face off in a flag match at SummerSlam, And tonight, Dok Hendrix will interview both men. What will happen when both men face off? Mr. Perfect shocked the world on Friday night when he cost Al Snow and Kevin Nash their match on Friday night. Mr. Perfect, Rick Martel and Rocky Maivia will all be in Las Vegas tonight. What will they have to say? What will Mr. Perfect have to say after turning on his friends?

Hewey · April 21, 2006

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Channel: USA Network

Time Slot: Prime Time

Date: August 11, 1997

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Attendance: 7,036

Ticket Sales: $281,440

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.

Envy

The fans in Las Vegas are booing as some new music plays. On the big screen, There's a new entrance video. It's a video of Rick Martel, Rocky Maivia and Mr. Perfect with the word "Envy" on it. Out comes the three men in expensive suits and sunglasses with the crowd booing the hell out of the three. They enter the ring and pyro goes off. Rick Martel is handed a microphone and the crowd boos and chant "Martel sucks".

Rick Martel- Yeah, I love you too! Yeah! And ladies and gentlemen, You're looking at the elite group of the World Wrestling Federation, Envy! And what a Friday night the three of us had. Al Snow, Kevin Nash, Did you morons think Mr. Perfect returned to the World Wrestling Federation to help you two out? Come on, If there was one person who had this man's back ever since he made his return to the ring, It's been me, Rick Martel. And when I called up Mr. Perfect and asked for help, He came and helped us. Actually, First, We had to make Al Snow and Kevin Nash look like fools. Which we did quite well. And now, At SummerSlam, It's the three of us against them in a handicap match. Last week, I said there was going to be a handicap match at SummerSlam. I told everyone that. You can watch the tape and listen to it. And I made good on my promise. Nash, Snow, How do you three plan on beating the three of us come SummerSlam? There is no way this team is losing. You two might as well drop out now and save yourself the humiliation. Because at SummerSlam, The three of us are going to run right over the two of you. Now, I'd like to give the mic over to the man who is 2-0 against Kevin Nash, The next big Superstar in the making, Rocky Maivia!

Rocky Maivia- What you pieces of trash need to do is show some respect for us and shut your mouths. Don't make me go out there and beat the living hell out of you poor in debt losers. You people need to realize something, When you're big time like us, You just don't go to a piece of crap place like Las Vegas. We had the decency to come out here, So the least you can do is show us the respect we deserve. Kevin Nash, Genetic wonder, How does it feel to get pinned two weeks in a row by Rocky Maivia? Huh? I thought you said you were going to get back at me? The only thing I saw was me pinning you yet again. You're sorry! You suck! I defeat you two times, two times, two times, two times, By God, Two times! One right after the other! Friday Night Mayhem should be called Rocky Maivia's Mayhem! Because two weeks, One after the other, I've pinned you! Infact, I made a little video for all of you to watch. It's called Rocky's wins over Kevin Nash! Roll the footage!

The fans boo as we see both of Rocky's wins over Kevin Nash. We don't see how Maivia beat Nash, But only the shots of Maivia on top of Nash with the referee making the one, two, three.

Rick Martel- Great stuff, Kid.

Rocky Maivia- Kevin Nash, I'm going to pass the mic over to the man who screwed over both you and Al Snow. He is the one and the only, Mr. Perfect!

Mr. Perfect- Watching that footage made me realize something. Rocky Maivia, With me and Rick Martel helping you out, Your career will sky rocket to the top of the WWF! Just like that! You're good, No, You're great. But you're not perfect. Not yet. I'm perfect, But you, Not yet. But those wins help you. Al Snow, Kevin Nash, I know you two are hell bent on revenge, But let me just say something. It's nothing personal. It's just business. I wanted to make a big return, And well, You two were in the way. Did you think I was going to take out my partner? Me and Rick Martel are friends. You people shouldn't boo me for having loyalty. And that's something neither one of you have. And at SummerSlam, I make my perfect return to the ring. And what better way to return to the ring than to defeat two of the WWF's biggest name? We are the envy of all of the WWF. And at SummerSlam, We're going to make sure the two of you never forget the three of us. And you know something, Perfect stops talking as he notices something.

The images of Al Snow and Kevin Nash appear on the big screen, And the crowd gives them a huge ovation. Kevin Nash and Al Snow both look worse for wear. You can see the anger in their eyes. Envy just smile at both men.

Rick Martel- Look at the two of you! What's the matter? Did you get a boo boo after we put the hurting on you two on Friday night?

Kevin Nash- Mr. Perfect, I have to admit. You did one hell of a job screwing us over. I never expected to be hit over the head with a steel chair on Friday night. But you did something no one has done in a long time. You pissed me off. You pissed me off big time. You think I care if that little ass**** pinned me? I don't give a damn about that. Because, Get me in the ring with him, One on one, And I'll beat the s*** out of the little piss ant. And Mr. Perfect, You want your come back to the ring to be something big? It's going to be huge! Because at SummerSlam, I plan on making your first match back your last match back. I will Jackknife you straight to hell and back at SummerSlam.

Al Snow- That is, If they make it to SummerSlam. There's three of you and two of us. It seems like we're at the disadvantage. But we're not. See, We're going to make sure you three are as hurt as we are once we head into SummerSlam. You dish it out, We'll dish it out fifty times worse. Mr. Perfect, I had so much respect for you. Now, I have no respect for you. I just pity you. I pity you because you're bringing out the animals in both of us.

Kevin Nash- At SummerSlam, We're going to finish it. You three better watch your steps each and everyday before SummerSlam. We're coming to hunt you three down. And if you make it to SummerSlam, It'll be the worse beating the three of you have ever taken.

The images of Nash and Snow fade from the screen. We go to a commercial break with Envy looking a bit worried.

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Vader Vs. Jacobs

Vader and Jacobs had excellent chemistry with each other, And it's too bad they weren't given much time here. Still, This was a great match. If they fought at a PPV event, These two would no doubt steal the show. Both men started off trading blows. With Vader getting the better out of Jacobs. However, Vader could not knock down Jacobs until he clotheslined the big monster, Only for Jacobs to sit up! Both men brawled inside and out of the ring, Where Jacobs rammed Vader's head violently into the steel steps. Jacobs wowed the crowd by suplexing Vader on top of the steel stage and then followed up with a brutal DDT. Jacobs controlled things back in the ring, Using chokes and kicks to Vader. Vader fought back, Catching Jacobs with a big powerslam, And then knocking the big man silly with a huge clothesline. Vader powerbombed Jacobs, But Jacobs sat up. Vader nailed Jacobs with stiff shots in the corner, And looked like he was going to put away the monster, But that question was not answered as Cactus Jack ran in with a steel chair and drilled Vader with a shot to the back! Referee Mike Chioda called for the bell, Disqualifying Jacobs!

Jack hit Vader with a shot to the head and threw down the chair. Jacobs stared down Jack, But left the ring. Cactus Jack took down Vader with a DDT, Driving Vader into the steel chair. Cactus Jack laid down next to Vader's prone body and started laughing. Vader looked to be seriously hurt as we went to a commercial break.

81, 78, 85 ***3/4

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Francis Cloutier Vs. Chavo Guerrero

Francis Cloutier is making his official singles match debut, As the only other time he wrestled in a match was in the twenty men battle royal a few weeks back. This was a good match, But nothing mind blowing. Craig Finney joined the announcers for commentary here. Cloutier started off offering Chavo a handshake, But the former WWF Light Heavyweight Champion knew better, And knocked down Cloutier with a drop kick. Chavo control of the match early on, Gaining a few near falls over Cloutier. Chavo took Cloutier out to the floor with a clothesline and then tried to a dive over the ropes, But Cloutier moved out of the way and Chavo hit his leg on the floor, Further damaging the injury. Cloutier pounded on Chavo's leg back in the ring, But Chavo kept fighting back. Cloutier almost put Chavo away with a verified powerbomb, But Chavo again kicked out. Finney kept making insults, Wondering why everyone thought Chavo was such a big deal, When he couldn't even skateboard. Chavo Guerrero made the comeback and looked like he was going to finish Cloutier off with the Frog Splash. Chavo came off the ropes with a perfectly executed Frog Splash, But he looked like he again injured his leg. Cloutier slowly stood up and applied a seated figure four, Called the Cruel Intentions, And it didn't take long for Chavo to tap out.

Cloutier left the ring, Not before kicking Chavo's leg. Finney entered the ring, Making sure to grab his skateboard with him. Finney entered the ring and looked like he was going to smash Chavo's leg with the skateboard, But Ron Killings ran down from the back with a steel chair in his hand! Ron Killings almost took off Finney's head with a shot, But Finney ducked it and fled the ring. Finney though, Couldn't resist, And entered the ring to grab his skateboard, Almost getting hit again! Finney left while Killings checked on Chavo. The announcers were worried over Chavo's future in the WWF with this serious injury plaguing him.

76, 77, 76 **1/4

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

Ron Killings gained overness from this turn.

Interview with Kip Parker and Sable

We could backstage where Marissa Mazzola is standing by with Kip Parker, And his new manager, Sable.

Marissa Mazzola- Kip Parker, Tonight may be the biggest night in your WWF career. Tonight you will step into the ring with one of the biggest WWF Superstars on the roster, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Kip Parker, If you were able to win tonight, Then your WWF career will shoot straight to the top. What is going through your mind as you prepare for this match?

Kip Parker- Marissa, We're in Las Vegas baby! And tonight, I, Kip Parker, Have the chance of a lifetime, Baby! Steve Austin, You have been on top of your game ever since you came to the WWF, Baby! But as good as you are, You're way over confident for your own good! Baby! You're worrying about trying to prove yourself as the best technical wrestler in the WWF, But are you good enough to beat the Kip man, Baby? See, I know that you're a great wrestler, Baby! I know that! Hell, All these people know it! Yeah, They do, Baby! But you're worrying too much about SummerSlam and Shawn Michaels. Tonight, What's going to happen when you're in the ring with Kip Parker, Baby? Huh? You might be a better wrestler than me, But tonight, Someway, I will defeat you! And tonight, After I defeat you, I will be on top of the WWF, Baby! And all the ladies will be getting their hands on the Kipmeister, Baby!

Marissa Mazzola- Kip Parker, On RAW Saturday Night we saw you come down to the ring with Sable. Is she your new manager?

Kip Parker- Damn right, Baby! Sable has managed some of the best wrestlers in the world today, Baby! But when I found out she was sitting at home all alone, I called her up and asked her, "Baby, How about being my manager?" And this Saturday night, She lead me to victory. And tonight, She'll be right in my corner as I take on Steve Austin, Baby! Sable, Baby, It's been awhile since these people have seen your beautiful face on TV, What do ya got to say, Baby?

Sable- I came back to the WWF to manage the best wrestler in the WWF today, Kip Parker. Kip, I know you're worried about Austin, But in no way is he a better wrestler than you. Marissa, Tonight you will witness history when this man, Kip Parker, Leaves Las Vegas with a win over "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. And Austin, There is nothing you can do about that.

Kip Parker- Nothing you can do about it, Baby!

Marissa Mazzola- Fans, Monday Night Raw will go to a commercial break. But up next, It'll be Kip Parker versus Steve Austin. Will Kip Parker score the biggest win of his life? Stay with us, We'll be right back!

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Kip Parker W/Sable Vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin

Parker's interview helped get the crowd excited for this match, Not to mention the fact that Sable wasn't wearing much, And that Austin is the number one heel in the WWF right now. Austin and Parker had a good showing, But I'm sure the WWF expected more from these two. Tom Prichard is quite solid in the ring, But he and Austin just didn't click. Austin started off out wrestling Parker, And then he started to taunt Parker and Sable, Shouting out "baby" like a jackass. Parker didn't appreciate being mocked and knocked down Austin with a drop kick and started beating the hell out of Austin with chops in the corner and by ramming Austin's head into the turnbuckle. The women were certainly behind Kip Parker as he dished out some punishment on Austin. Kip Parker made a big mistake, Trying to finish Austin off early with the Slippery When Wet, But Austin moved out of the way and Parker crashed and burned. Austin worked over Parker with submission holds, And doing some traditional Shawn Michaels maneuvers, Like the flying forearm and the nip up, Getting Austin more boos from the crowd. A hot near fall happened, As Austin went for Sweet Chin Music on Parker, Only for it to be ducked, Allowing Parker to connect with the Strutter, But Austin somehow kicked out. Austin wore down Parker, But Parker fought back and gained several near falls over Austin, Getting the crowd on the edge of their seats. Parker went for a high cross body, But Austin ducked and Parker hit the canvas. Austin taunted the crowd, And then Shawn Michaels, Who was shown on top of the stage. Austin dared Michaels to come down to the ring, And Michaels started walking down the ramp way. Parker saw his opportunity and nailed Austin from behind and connected with the Strutter one more time to pick up the win!

The fans were red hot as Parker and Sable celebrated his win. Michaels mocked Austin before heading to the back. Austin got up, Looking pissed off, And headed backstage. Parker celebrated his win with McMahon calling this the biggest moment in Monday Night Raw history.

80, 82, 76 **1\2

Steve Austin lost overness from this match.

Kip Parker gained overness from this match.

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EVIL

Monday Night Raw returns from the break with Paul Bearer already in the ring. The crowd is booing the fat man as he gets ready to speak.

Paul Bearer- Shut up! All of you shut up! It's been awhile since you seen the fat man hasn't it? Undertaker, How dare you? You dump me off like trash? You ditched me? Undertaker, I could have ruled the World Wrestling Federation! You could have stayed the WWF Champion for a even longer time! But no, You threw it all away! You think the urn doesn't control you? Fine! But Undertaker, Whatever happens from now on is your fault. I have called upon them. I have called the men from the stone temple. Soon, Undertaker. Soon. They will come very soon and what happens to you will be your fault. Oh yes it will. But Undertaker, I have noticed another man in the WWF who has no guidance. This man, In my opinion, Is a bigger phenom than you could ever be! This man is a monster! And he has that killer instinct that you lost when you started caring about these leeches of the night! Right now, I want to call out Jacobs! Jacobs, I was very impressed by you. Oh yes, I was. I know you might hate me for playing a part in Bob Backlund's disappearance, But think about it, It was all Undertaker's fault. He's the done who did the deed! I swear. Jacobs, If you let me manage you, You will be the biggest force in the WWF. All you need is some guidance. Please come out here.

Boom! The pyro goes off and out comes the demon, the monster, the unstoppable Jacobs. The announcers wonder if Bearer is being smart, As Jacobs might want to get his hands on Bearer. Bearer shows no fear as Jacobs enters the ring. Jacobs stares down Bearer. Jacobs adjusts his gloves, Looking like he might get ready to dish out a beating on the fat man.

Paul Bearer- Jacobs, Forget about Bob Backlund. What did he ever do for you? From what I heard, He kept you locked up in a dungeon! He threw live chickens for you to eat! He trained you to be a monster. No childhood, No nothing! You learned to have that killer instinct early on in life. But I have to admit, He did a hell of a job with you. But you can learn so much more. With me by your side, You can be the next phenom of the WWF! All you need is someone by your side. And with me by your side, Jacobs, You can get your hands on The Undertaker! In a match! A official match! And how would you like to be the WWF Champion? I bet you never dreamed of being the WWF Champion when you were locked in your dungeon? Jacobs, With me by your side, You will destroy The Undertaker and everyone else in your way! Jacobs, I am asking you to let me guide you. What do you say?

Jacobs grabs Bearer by the throat! What's his answer! No! Jacobs lets Bearer go. He stares at Bearer and then does The Undertaker's kneeling down pose! Bearer is laughing like a mad man! The crowd boos as Jacobs' music plays. Jacobs stands up and Bearer hugs him! Both men head backstage with Bearer saying that Jacobs will be the next WWF Champion! McMahon says this is a team made in hell as we go to a commercial break! Jacobs and Paul Bearer, Oh my God!

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Paul Bearer's turn was completed, and he is now a heel.

Paul Bearer gained overness from this turn.

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Helmsleydust W/Marlena Vs. "Too Sexy" Brian Christopher and Jerry "The King" Lawler

On Friday night Goldust said he was going to be the quake and Helmsley and taxman, However........... Goldust came out dressed as Irwin R. Schyster, With the briefcase in hand and Marlena by his side. Goldust and Marlena made their entrance halfway down the ramp way until they noticed something missing, Hunter Hearst Helmsley. As Helmsley came out, He got the biggest pop of the night. Poor Helmsley was dressed up as Earthquake, With Earthquake tights, With alot of pillows stuffed in to make Helmsley look the part. Helmsley also had a wig to make his hair look like Quake's. Helmsley slowly waddled down to the ring, Allowing Christopher and Lawler to jump Goldust. If only there was enough time for Helmsleydust to have done a skit. Helmsley didn't wrestle at all, As he couldn't enter the ring due to his costume. Lawler and Christopher worked over Goldust, Beating down Goldust with illegal double team tactics. The crowd chanted for Helmsleydust, As the taxman tried to fight back. As Christopher came off the ropes, Helmsley lowered the ropes, Causing Christopher to spill out to the floor. Inside the ring, Goldust connected with the Curtain Call on Lawler for the win.

Afterwards, Goldust and Marlena called Helmsley into the ring to celebrate, But before Helmsley could enter the ring, Brian Pillman and Chris Benoit came running down from the back! Pillman nailed Helmsley over the back of the head with his tag title, Knocking out Helmsley! Inside the ring, Goldust and Benoit traded blows, With Goldust getting the best out of Benoit. Pillman entered the ring with his title and nailed Goldust over the back of the head with it! Benoit then took the IRS briefcase and nailed Goldust over the head with it, Knocking him out! Benoit went for another shot, But Marlena pulled the case away from Benoit! It looked like the Canadian crippler was going to put the hurting on Marlena, But Benoit grabbed Marlena and kissed her, Shocking the crowd and even Pillman! Benoit finished kissing Marlena and shoved her down. Benoit laughed and smiled, Shaking his hips at Marlena, Telling her he knew she wanted him badly! Benoit and Pillman headed to the back with Benoit having the biggest smile on his face while Pillman egged him on, Saying Marlena loved that. We went to a break with McMahon being disgusted over Benoit's actions, While Dok loved every minute of it.

77, 79, 75 **1/4

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He's coming in 14 days

WWF Slam Of The Week- Kip Parker puts Nasty Mike away with the strutter. (RAW Saturday Night 8/9/97)

Champion Vs. Champion

Dok Hendrix is in the ring as we return from the commercial break.

Dok Hendrix- Ladies and gentlemen, At SummerSlam we'll see a flag match take place. The winner of that match will leave as both the WWF European and the WWF Intercontinental Champion. Right now, We're going to get the thoughts of the contestants in that match up. First, Here's the WWF European Champion, Alex Wright!

Alex Wright makes his way down to the ring with his WWF European Championship over his shoulder. Wright enters the ring and shouts out in German as he poses with his title. Hendrix offers a handshake, But Wright doesn't take it.

Dok Hendrix- And now, He is the WWF Intercontinental Champion, He is "Party Boy" Marty Jannetty!

"Party Boy" Marty Jannetty's music hits and out comes Jannetty, The WWF Intercontinental Championship around his waist, The fans give Jannetty a big ovation as he dances his way down to the ring. Jannetty enters the ring and dances at Dok and at Wright.

Dok Hendrix- Gentlemen, At SummerSlam it'll be the two of you in a flag match. Both titles are on the line. The rules are simple. Get the flag of your country off of the pole and you win the match. Alex Wright, You're the first and only WWF European Champion in history. Your thoughts on this match?

Alex Wright- Dok Hendrix, It's simple. This man does not deserve to hold the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Look at him! He is crazy! He's a typical American. He does nothing but party and get s*****. Oh yeah, I know all about you. How does he deserve a title as prestigious as the WWF Intercontinental Championship? Marty Jannetty, You will fall at SummerSlam. You and your people will fall at SummerSlam when I grab my beautiful German flag and walk out of SummerSlam with two titles around my waist. And it's happening. I will have my revenge on you. My people will have their revenge on you. SummerSlam will be your downfall. Your hopes and dreams will die, Just like the hopes and dreams of these people. I............

Marty Jannetty- out of nowhere Hey! Do you like to party?

Alex Wright- Party? Do I like to party?

Marty Jannetty- Yeah! Cause, I got some college girls in California who invited the party boy to a party! So I was wondering, Instead of coming out here and fighting, Lets you and I go to California, Leave the titles somewhere.

Alex Wright- Leave the titles somewhere? These are our championship belts! You can't leave them somewhere!

Marty Jannetty- Of course you can! Hell, I couldn't find mine all weekend. Anyway, Like I was saying, Lets you and I go to California, Forget about SummerSlam for now. Lets party! Lets have some beers. I heard German's love the beer! Hey, So do the Americans! That's something we got in common! Lets drink! Lets have fun! Lets party!

Alex Wright- You want to party?

Marty Jannetty- Yeah, Don't you party? Don't you get down? Don't you dance? I heard you were quite the dancer! Lets see some of those moves!

Alex Wright- No!

Marty Jannetty- Are you shy? Is that it?

Alex Wright- No, I am not shy! I just don't feel like dancing in front of all these pigs!

Marty Jannetty- Can you dance? I mean, If you can dance, I'm sure you wouldn't be afraid.

Alex Wright- Hey, I can dance! I can dance your head away, Yankee! I can dance all night long, Dude! Bro, I dance like a God!

Marty Jannetty- Lets see it!

Alex Wright- You wanna see Alex Wright dance? Check this one out main man.

Alex Wright starts doing a few of his old dance steps, Which the crowd start cheering for. "Das Wunderkind" starts getting more into it as Jannetty's music plays. Jannetty then jumps up and starts dancing at Wright, Pissing off Wright. Wright yells for them to cut his music.

Marty Jannetty- That was good! Why'd you stop?

Alex Wright- This is not soul train! This is serious! We're talking about SummerSlam! Do you have any thoughts other than partying?

Marty Jannetty- What is life without partying? Forget SummerSlam for a minute! See, You wanna know why I am the WWF Intercontinental Champion? Because I don't let things get to me. You think I was nervous about the battle royal? I went out there and did my thing, And I won! Woooooooo! Hey, If something happens, It happens. You can't worry about things. You have to have fun! Look at you! You act like my old drill sergeant! He never liked me for some reason, But that's another story. Have fun! Party! Hey, If you win at SummerSlam, You win. If you lose, You lose. You can get the titles back someday. You're young! Party while you can!

Alex Wright- getting fed up with Jannetty's "advice" Shut up your face! Just shut up your face!

Marty Jannetty- Is that a request? Cause, Dude, I don't think I'm capable of doing that soberly.

Alex Wright- What are you talking about?

Marty Jannetty- What are you talking about?

Alex Wright- Enough! Shut up! You're insane! You know what, Bro? I will take pleasure in defeating you at SummerSlam! The WWF does not need a Intercontinental Champion like you! You're crazy! You do nothing but party! You bubbleheaded fool! Americans are all crazy! I am out of here! This man is going to make me go crazy!

Wright takes his title and leaves the ring shouting in German.

Marty Jannetty- Man, That is one uptight dude. But I can turn him around. After I win at SummerSlam and take his title, He will see the light! If you build it, They will come! And they will party! Dok, I'm out of here! I'm headed to the casinos before I go to California! Now, If you'll excuse me, It's party time!

Jannetty's music plays and Jannetty runs out of the ring and jumps out into the crowd. Jannetty takes the title off of his waist and holds it high in the air as he poses with the crowd. Jannetty makes his way out through the crowd as we go to a commercial break.

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SummerSlam count down- 13 days and counting. The hottest event of the summer is coming.

No Justice

We return from the commercial break with The Undertaker already in the ring. (why is the champion out there first?) The Undertaker takes off his long coat and holds the WWF Championship. The fans boo as Bret Hart is shown on the big screen. "The Hitman" has certainly looked happier, If you know what I'm saying.

Bret Hart- Undertaker, You must be thinking you're so smart. You think just because you're getting me in a casket match at SummerSlam, That you will be leaving SummerSlam with the WWF Championship around your waist? Undertaker, That title belongs to me! Undertaker, If you make it to SummerSlam as the WWF Champion, I will beat you in your special match. You think the casket scares me? I'm leaving SummerSlam as the WWF Champion. And Ahmed Johnson, Tonight, Don't expect to be leaving Monday Night Raw as the new WWF Champion. What's going on between me and The Undertaker is personal. And I'm the man who's going to defeat him for the title at SummerSlam. You don't even deserve a shot at the title! I have as much talent in my fingers than you will ever have! What have you done to get this title shot? You're a joke! You try to screw around with me, And your butt is going to get kicked! Undertaker, You have thirteen days to wait until you face the excellence of execution. And in thirteen days you will find out why I am the best there is, The best there was, And the best that there ever will be!

Bret Hart's image fades from the screen. The Undertaker stays in the ring. Ahmed Johnson's music plays and the crowd gives the big hoss a great ovation.

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The announcers hyped this up as the biggest match in Monday Night Raw history, But for the second week in a row, Ahmed Johnson stinks up the main event. McMahon must be desperate for business to go back up, And when McMahon is desperate, The hosses get their pushes. As Ahmed Johnson was making his entrance to the ring, Bret Hart came out and hit Johnson in the back with a steel chair! Bret Hart hit Johnson a few more times with the steel chair, Until Undertaker saved Johnson and started beating down Hart. Hart was taken to the back by officials. Earl Hebner asked Johnson if he would like to wrestle tonight even after getting beaten down, And Johnson said hell yes! The match was on! Johnson fought Undertaker off with right hands and both men started brawling all over the ringside area. Undertaker had the advantage after Hart's chair shots on Johnson, But Johnson fought back. Johnson whipped Undertaker into the steel steps and dropped the top part of the steps onto the champion. Inside the ring, Johnson scored with clotheslines and slams, Taking Undertaker back outside with a clothesline. Johnson then dove over the ropes onto Undertaker on the outside! That's when Bret Hart again came out and hit both Johnson and Undertaker with chair shots! Hebner, Realizing how important this match was, Didn't call for the bell as both men were hit by the chair shots. And it would have resulted in a no contest. Hart was again taken to the back by officials. Both men slowly made their way into the ring and fought without Hart interfering. Undertaker had the advantage and almost won with the choke slam, But couldn't get the three count, As he took too long to cover Johnson. Undertaker went for the walk on the ropes, But Johnson caught him and slammed him down! Ahmed Johnson lifted Undertaker up and whipped Undertaker into the ropes. Undertaker came off the ropes right into a huge spinebuster from Johnson! Johnson let out a growl and called for the Pearl River Plunge! As Undertaker slowly stood up, Bret Hart again came down to the ring and hit Undertaker with a chair shot to the head in plain view of the referee! Hebner had no choice but to call for the bell, Disqualifying Ahmed Johnson!

The crowd booed as Hart smiled and headed to the back. Ahmed Johnson threw a fit, Yelling out he had the title won. Ahmed Johnson though, Did the right thing and helped Undertaker up to his feet. Johnson handed Undertaker the WWF Championship, But then kicked Undertaker in the gut and laid out the phenom with the Pearl River Plunge! Johnson stood over Undertaker to a mixed reaction from the crowd. Johnson held the WWF Championship and told Undertaker this wasn't over. Johnson threw the title down over Undertaker's body and headed to the back.

75, 81, 64 *1/4

The WWF World title has lost image.

Payback

We go backstage where we see referees crowding around. We see a wrestler on the ground, It's Shawn Michaels! And standing over him, Steve Austin! Austin lays in a few stomps and punches on Michaels, But he's held off by the referee. The referees check on Michaels, Who is out cold.

Steve Austin- Next time, Think about who you're f****** around with! Shawn Michaels, This ain't nothing compared to what I'll do to you come SummerSlam!

Austin lays in another stomp on Michaels' prone body and walks off. Monday Night Raw goes off the air with the officials checking on Shawn Michaels.

96

Overall Rating- 79

TV Rating- 6.07

Competition

Monday Nitro

TV Rating- 5.62

Attendance- 6,042

Ticket Sales- $241,680

ECW Code Red

TV Rating- 5.07

Attendance- 3,508

Ticket Sales- $105,240

USPW Thursday Night Jam

TV Rating- 1.75

Attendance- 1,007

Ticket Sales- $30,210

Notes

"Francis Cloutier and Chavo Guerrero didn't 'click' in their match, maybe due to their mismatched skills causing their styles not to gel?" -Pat Patterson

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

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

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

"Ahmed Johnson and me don't have much chemistry in the ring. How about putting me in a program with a worker like Rocky Maivia? I think our styles would really work well together." -The Undertaker

"I should be higher on the card, promote me up the roster." -Ahmed Johnson

"Ahmed Johnson was working too stiffly, i could have been badly hurt." -The Undertaker

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

News

- Vampiro has been released from his contract.

Hewey · April 22, 2006

Credit KillingsVSCena for the logo
Date: August 15, 1997
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Friday Night Mayhem comes to you four days removed from one of the wildest episodes of Monday Night Raw in history. On Monday night, It looked like Ahmed Johnson was well on his way to becoming the first ever black WWF Champion, But that all came to an end when Bret "The Hitman" Hart entered the ring with a steel chair and hit Johnson's opponent, The WWF Champion, The Undertaker in plain view of the referee. Many fans feel Ahmed Johnson had the title won, But we'll never know due to Bret Hart's interference. Tonight, Ahmed Johnson will get a chance at revenge when he steps into the ring with the man who screwed him over on Monday night, Bret Hart. What will happen when Ahmed Johnson gets Bret Hart inside the ring tonight? Will Ahmed Johnson get revenge on Bret Hart? Or will Bret Hart continue his path of destruction as SummerSlam nears? This is one main event you cannot miss.

Another huge main event will take place tonight. Cactus Jack steps into the ring with an old rival, The "Heart Break Kid" Shawn Michaels. Both these men have had wars in the past. Their feud ended in May inside the hell in the cell, Which Shawn Michaels won, And put Cactus Jack out of action for over two months. What will happen when they lock it up tonight? Shawn Michaels heads into this match with the disadvantage after being beat down by "Stone Cold" Steve Austin on Monday Night Raw. Will Cactus Jack get revenge on Shawn Michaels from May's hell in the cell match? This promises to be another classic battle.

Friday Night Mayhem will also see six men light heavyweight action. It'll be a out of control match when Chavo Guerrero, Ron Killings and Taka Michinoku team up to face Craig Finney, Hakushi and Johnny Swinger. Which six men tandem will walk away with the victory? We'll see another tag team battle between the WWF Tag Team Champions, Brian Pillman and Chris Benoit and the Suicide Blonds. This is a special non title match, And we've seen these teams have some wars in the past. Which team will walk away victorious tonight?

Scott Hall and Sean Waltman also join forces tonight to take on two members of the administration, Mr. Yokozuna and British Bulldog. Scott Hall and Sean Waltman head into this year's SummerSlam to face Hollywood Holly and the returning Chris Kanyon, Will they send a message to both men tonight? Or will the administration continue their success? This should be a great tag team match up.

We also know that Mr. Perfect, Rick Martel and Rocky Maivia will be in Las Vegas tonight. What will they say after the treats Al Snow and Kevin Nash made to them on Monday night? Plus, Helmsleydust will also be in Las Vegas. Will Goldust say anything after Benoit grabbed his wife, Marlena and kissed her on Monday night? This is a episode of Friday Night Mayhem you can't miss!

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