World Wrestling Federation 1996

nihilist · May 11, 2006

You brought in William Regal!!! YES YES YES! I mark out sooooo bad for Regal, it's untrue.

As for Mayhem, it was a decent show- I'd certainly like to see Cloutier get his ass whooped in the near future

Edited May 11, 2006 by nihilist

Hewey · May 13, 2006

Today's Wrestling World
September 1997

World Wrestling Federation
Owner: Linda McMahon
Public Image: 53
Size: Global
Based In: America
Risk Level: 70
Production Values: 100

Top 5 Faces
1. Ric Flair (100)
2. Shawn Michaels (97)
3. The Undertaker (96)
4. Kevin Nash (96)
5. Goldust (90)

Top 5 Heels
1. Steve Austin (100)
2. Bret Hart (100)
3. Owen Hart (100)
4. Mr. Perfect (97)
5. Cactus Jack (94)

World Championship Wrestling
Owner: Ted Turner
Public Image: 19
Size: Global
Based In: America
Risk Level: 50
Production Values: 85

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: 96
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: Rob Black
Public Image: 42
Size: National
Based In: America
Risk Level: 85
Production Values: 70

Top 5 Stars
1. Brian Adams (84)
2. Chris Jericho (80)
3. One Man Gang (79)
4. Trish Stratus (78)
5. Bob Backlund (73)

United States Pro Wrestling
Owner: Peter Walsh
Public Image: 22
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: 51
Size: Regional
Based In: America
Risk Level: 85
Production Values: 50

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

NWA Canadian Invasion
Owner: Willy Gossard
Public Image: 64
Size: Small
Based In: Canada
Risk Level: 10
Production Values: 26

Top 5 Stars
1. Shane Helms (43)
2. Craig Pittman (34)
3. Robby Rage (33)
4. Jamie Noble (32)
5. Shannon Moore (32)

Amber Benson's Wrestling Federation
Owner: Nik Simpson
Public Image: 63
Size: Backyard
Based In: America
Risk Level: 30
Production Values: 5

Top 5 Stars
1. Steve Armstrong (26)
2. Kid Kash (25)
3. Elektra (23)
4. Miguel Perez (21)
5. Cibernetico (18)

Roster News
- The following birthdays occured this month: Vince McMahon (52), Sho Funaki (29), Nasty Mike (26), Sable (30), Rick Rude (39), Kip Parker (37), Jade Silence (22)
- Scott Hall's contract is running out. It has been announced that Scott Hall has renewed his contract for two more years.
- British Bulldog's contract is running out. It has been announced that British Bulldog will be leaving the World Wrestling Federation.
- Mr. Yokozuna's contract is running out. Mr. Yokozuna has been granted early release.
- Scott Taylor will return from his broken leg in one month.
- Sunny will return from her neck injury in six months.
- Marc Mero will return from his neck injury in five months.
- Aguila will return from his calf injury in eight months.
- Vince McMahon will retire at the end of the month.
- Vito Lograsso has signed a written deal. He should debut by the end of the year. Lograsso is rumored to be teaming with Luigi Alfredo Rufino. Right now, He's in USWA.
- Scott Hall had his contract renewed at the end of August. Scott Hall has been promised a push back to the main event scene, As well as a title match at a big PPV. Scott Hall has also been granted time off for a few months, It's likely that Hall will take time off after the September PPV, And return by January, In time for the Royal Rumble. Scott Hall is getting paid some big money to stay in the WWF. Some say that it was Kevin Nash's and Shawn Michaels' influence that kept Hall his job, As it was rumored that the WWF wasn't going to offer Hall what he asked for. Several of the wrestlers in the back are not happy that Hall is staying in the WWF.
- British Bulldog was offered a deal to stay, But he felt the money wasn't good enough, As it was a decrease in salary. Bulldog chose to not renew his deal, And he could show up in another wrestling company as soon as October first. It's rumored that Eric Bischoff has already contacted Davey Boy Smith about going to WCW.
- Despite winning the WWF Championship, It doesn't look like "The Hitman" is any happier. Bret Hart is apparently angry over him having to feud with Kevin Nash. Bret Hart and Kevin Nash do not get along very well, And Bret Hart feels that Nash will try to make him look bad. Bret Hart laid down a storyline which would involve him feuding with the returning Owen Hart over the title, Even saying he'd drop the title to Owen, But that was nixed, As McMahon felt that Nash versus Hart would go over better than another Hart versus Hart program. It could be that McMahon sees ratings and attendance falling, And when McMahon gets desperate, He always goes to the "big" men.
- Shawn Michaels looks like he will be staying in the WWF too, As he appears to have had a meeting with Vince McMahon, And addressed several of the problems he has been having as of late. However, It's rumored that after the Royal Rumble, Shawn Michaels will take some time off. Due to problems Shawn Michaels has been having as of late, It's unlikely he'll be the WWF Champion by the end of the year. Michaels has been unhappy for awhile now, Going back to June.
- Steve Austin is expected to be the WWF Champion by spring of next year. Steve Austin's big moment at SummerSlam was planned on for quite sometime, Even though he was suppose to face Kevin Nash. In the end, The WWF felt Michaels versus Austin would have been a better match. It was rumored for quite sometime that there would be a double turn involving Michaels and Austin, With Michaels going heel and Austin going face, But all plans of turning Austin face have been nixed. McMahon sees Austin as his next big heel. Austin could end up challenging for the WWF title come Wrestlemania.
- Chris Kanyon and Hollywood Holly, Despite losing their match at SummerSlam, Are expected to be pushed as the next big heel team once Benoit and Pillman drop the titles. Chris Kanyon and Hollywood Holly have been calling themselves "Dynasty" at house shows. It's unknown whether that's the name they'll use on TV.
- Disco Inferno has been called up from USWA. Disco Inferno is expected to receive a big push as soon as he debuts, As there's someone in the back who really likes Disco's work, And has been hyping up Disco to Vince McMahon himself, Who apparently, Now sees Disco as a big part of the WWF's future. Disco has been rumored to be the man who will take the Intercontinental Championship from Marty Jannetty.
- Ric Flair's return was pretty much a last minute thing. Vince McMahon felt that the administration storyline had grown stale, And wanted to change things up a bit. It'll be interesting to see what will happen between Flair and Rude once they get together in segments. Ric Flair is expected to wrestle a few matches, And feud with Steve Austin. This feud has been talked about for quite sometime, But it seems to have been confirmed last week, When during a radio interview, Flair mentioned his favorite WWF Superstar was none other than "Stone Cold". Flair praised Austin alot, And said he'd love to wrestle Austin. Ric Flair is also rumored to be bring a "War Games" type match to the Survivor Series this year.
- The beginning of Mark Henry's huge push has begun. Vince McMahon wants to push Mark Henry badly, And he has also been dying do to a Ahmed Johnson/Mark Henry feud. Johnson was suppose to work with Mr. Yokozuna, But the WWF gave up on pushing Mr. Yokozuna, And Mark Henry was written in his place. Mark Henry is scheduled to headline a PPV this year, Possibly the Survivor Series. Ahmed Johnson is also expected to be pushed big time.
- Alex Wright will be taking some time off after the European tour is done with. However, Wright should be back in time for the Survivor Series. The WWF still sees Wright as a huge asset, Especially now that Davey Boy Smith is leaving. Alex Wright is well liked by alot of people backstage, And one of the writers in the back has been telling McMahon that Wright will equal huge money someday.
- The Undertaker is expected to take a few weeks off. Undertaker has been having some injuries nagging him, But he should be back by next month. There will be some segments to hype up his return after this month's In Your House event.
- Both Goldust and Hunter Hearst Helmsley could be moved into the main event scene depending on how well the Goldust/Hunter Hearst Helmsley feud goes. The feud is going to be a long one, And many people think it will be better than the Steve Austin/Al Snow and Shawn Michaels/Cactus Jack feuds from earlier in the year.
- Billy Gunn, Who has also been out of action, Will return to the WWF by December, Perhaps, Turning face. The WWF still hasn't given up on Billy Gunn and plan on pushing him. Gunn is not injured, But the WWF felt it was best to take him out for a few months, So the fans could forget about his lack of success this year. So when he returns, People will hopefully take him seriously.
- Vince McMahon is expected to be written out of storylines due to his retirement. McMahon will most likely be fired by Rick Rude after In Your House, Which is expected to be McMahon's last role as a announcer. Vince McMahon wanted to stop announcing and focus more on the backstage scene in the WWF. The announce teams in the WWF is expected to change completely, As Jerry Lawler has also been saying he wants to stop announcing, As he wants to focus on teaming with his son.
- The WWF has been impressed with Scorpio's work as of late. Scorpio is turning heads, As he's got some big names asking to do some matches with him.
- Taka Michinoku is expected to take Aguila's spot in the light heavyweight division as the next guy to be pushed. The WWF has been disappointed with Hakushi's work as Light Heavyweight Champion, As they feel he hasn't been able to get any heat. If Michinoku does win the title, He's likely to hold it until Scott Taylor returns.
- Andrew Martin, Gangrel, Lenny Lane, Lodi, Hector Garza and Vito Lograsso are all USWA names that could debut before the year ends. Out of all those names, Andrew Martin is the one the WWF has the highest hopes for.
- Brian Lee's return is unknown as of now. It's expected that Lee will return a couple of weeks after The Undertaker returns.
- It looks like project Godwinns isn't over yet, As it's now rumored that The Godwinns will turn heel and be looked at as the second top heel tag team in the WWF.
- James E. Cornette will be returning soon, Possibly at the end of the month. Cornette is rumored to manage Kama Mustafa, Who is also expected to get pushed.

Monthly Ratings

Monday Night Raw
August 4, 1997- 6.45 (Ahmed Johnson Vs. Jacobs)
August 11, 1997- 6.07 (The Undertaker Vs. Ahmed Johnson)
August 18, 1997- 6.01 (Bret Hart, Steve Austin Vs. Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker)
August 25, 1997- 6.45 (Bret Hart Vs. Jacobs Vs. The Undertaker)

Friday Night Mayhem
August 1, 1997- 6.44 (Rocky Maivia Vs. Kevin Nash)
August 8, 1997- 6.49 (Rick Martel, Rocky Maivia Vs. Al Snow, Kevin Nash)
August 15, 1997- 6.46 (Cactus Jack Vs. Shawn Michaels)
August 22, 1997- 6.45 (Goldust, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Shawn Michaels Vs. Brian Pillman, Chris Benoit, Steve Austin)
August 29, 1997- 6.46 (Al Snow, Scott Hall, Sean Waltman, Shawn Michaels Vs. Mr. Perfect, Rick Martel, Rocky Maivia, Steve Austin)

RAW Saturday Night
August 2, 1997- 2.73 (Marty Jannetty Vs. Billy Gunn)
August 9, 1997- 2.79 (Shawn Michaels Vs. Mr. Yokozuna)
August 16, 1997- 2.90 (Kevin Nash Vs. Billy Gunn)
August 23, 1997- 2.59 (D'Lo Brown Vs. Simon Diamond)
August 30, 1997- 2.96 (Kevin Nash Vs. Mr. Yokozuna)

Monday Nitro
August 4, 1997- 5.88 (Diamond Dallas Page, Lex Luger, Sting Vs. Arn Anderson, Eddie Guerrero, The Giant)
August 11, 1997- 5.62 (Sting Vs. Arn Anderson)
August 18, 1997- 5.67 (Ultimate Warrior Vs. Rick Steiner)
August 25, 1997- 5.67 (Lex Luger, Sting Vs. Rick Steiner, Scott Steiner, The Giant)

Saturday Night
August 2, 1997- 1.98 (Fit Finley, Doug Gilbert Vs. Buff Bagwell, Masahiro Chono)
August 9, 1997- 1.91 (Jim Duggan Vs. Smash) *Last episode of Saturday Night on TBS*

Worldwide
August 3, 1997- 3.97 (Sting Vs. Terry Gordy)
August 10, 1997- 3.95 (Ultimate Warrior Vs. Masahiro Chono)
August 17, 1997- 3.96 (Eddie Guerrero Vs. Sabu)
August 24, 1997- 3.94 (Goldberg Vs. The Sandman)
August 31, 1997- Did not air

ECW Code Red
August 4, 1997- 5.08 (Raven Vs. Chaz Warrington Vs. Rob Van Dam Vs. Saturn)
August 11, 1997- 5.07 (Steve Corino Vs. Bam Bam Bigelow)
August 18, 1997- 5.29 (Doug Furnas, Mike Awesome Vs. Bubba Ray Dudley, D-Von Dudley)
August 25, 1997- 5.29 (Taz Vs. Rhino)

Hardcore TV
August 2, 1997- 2.93 (Doug Furnas Vs. Jerry Lynn)
August 9, 1997- 2.94 (Bam Bam Bigelow Vs. Nova)
August 16, 1997- 2.93 (Jerry Lynn Vs. Rex King)
August 23, 1997- 2.91 (Rob Van Dam Vs. Shaggy 2 Dope)
August 30, 1997- 2.99 (Super Crazy Vs. Nova Vs. Little Guido)

Thursday Night Jam
August 7, 1997- 1.69 (Stevie Richards Vs. Phillip LaFon)
August 14, 1997- 1.75 (Avalanche Vs. Mike Shaw)
August 21, 1997- 1.74 (Stevie Richards Vs. Avalanche)
August 28, 1997- 1.71 (Stevie Richards Vs. Mike Awesome)

Monthly Income

August

Ticket Sales: $7,813,120
Pay Per View Revenue: $3,475,000
Sponsorship Money: $8,941,000
Merchandise Sales: $1,680,000

Total Income- $2,190,9120

PRIDE Announces This Year's Touring Roster

The following workers will be touring with PRIDE

Antonio Inoki (Free Agent)
Russ Haas (NWACI)
Tank Abbott (Free Agent)

Other Wrestling News
- WCW have a new TV show on Saturdays!
- Damien has retired!
- Sgt. Slaughter has announced he will retire from WCW in one month.
- Koko B. Ware has announced he will retire from USPW in one month.
- Madusa has left ECW.
- Bryan Clark's contract with WCW is running out.
- Chris Chavis' contract with WCW is running out.
- Great Muta's contract with WCW is running out.
- Smash's contract with WCW is running out.
- Sid Vicious is rumored to show up in WCW very soon. Vicious could show up before or after Fall Brawl. It's likely that Vicious will feud with Sting. The news of Sid Vicious possibly coming into WCW has made alot of people angry.
- It was confirmed backstage during meetings that Hulk Hogan will return to WCW as a heel. WCW is hoping that a heel Hogan will bring interest back into the product. Hulk Hogan has said the only man he won't work with WCW during his time as a heel is Randy Savage, Who he got into a fist fight with earlier in the year.
- Great Muta is expected to be leaving WCW soon, And possibly heading into either ECW, USPW, Or SWF. Muta has been unhappy in WCW for quite awhile. The WWF has shown no interest in bringing in Great Muta.
- The talk continues of one major WCW name leaving WCW. It's now rumored that this person might not even be headed for the WWF, But that this person just wants to leave WCW. Names being thrown at are Sting, Lex Luger, Arn Anderson, Diamond Dallas Page, Randy Savage and Ultimate Warrior. It's very unlikely that Vince McMahon would bring back either Warrior or Luger, So if they left WCW, They'd have to work for less in a national promotion. Savage is really unhappy, Especially since Hogan will be returning soon. If Savage leaves WCW, He could end up back in the WWF, As he left on great terms, Without any heat between him and the McMahon family. Anderson and Page could be the ones too, As both men feel they should be used better by WCW. Sting is 50/50, As he's a loyal company man, But Sting has said he's unhappy with the way WCW is going. However, If Sting left WCW, He'd more than likely take a break from wrestling.
- Another free agent WCW is looking to hire is Rowdy Roddy Piper. Piper has shown interest in wrestling some of WCW's wrestlers, But he's not looking for a full time schedule, As he wants to focus on his acting. Piper is finishing up shooting a movie, And he'll have a free schedule all the way into March of next year. A Piper/Hogan match is being talked about for Superbrawl in February.
- WCW has Fall Brawl on 9/21/97. Here's the current card for the event. In the War Games Match, It'll be Animal, Hawk, Diamond Dallas Page, Lex Luger and Sting Vs. Arn Anderson, Big Bubba Rogers, Rick Steiner, Scott Steiner and Shane Douglas. WCW World Champion, The Giant defends the WCW Championship against Randy Savage, WCW United States Champion, Eddie Guerrero defends against Lance Storm, Nasty Boys challenge Harlem Heat for the WCW Tag Team Championship, WCW Television Champion, Chris Candido puts the gold on the line against Billy Kidman, Ultimo Dragon challenges Rey Mysterio for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship, Goldberg battles Great Muta, Steve McMichael and Debra McMichael face Elizabeth and Jim Duggan, And we'll hear from Ultimate Warrior.
- ECW will be going global by the end of the month. While most people in ECW is excited over the news, Some think ECW just doesn't have the money and star power to match either WCW or WWF. Also, Some of ECW's top names will not be signing written contracts, As they are touring with Japan. That'll make some of their top stars like Taz, Rob Van Dam, Bam Bam Bigelow, Dudley Boyz, Chaz Warrington and Glen Ruth able to get picked up by either the WWF or WCW. WCW has shown interest in several of those wrestlers, Specifically, Taz, Bam Bam Bigelow and Rob Van Dam.
- In a recent poll online, Fans were asked who the best world champions in the top companies were. They could choose between Bret Hart (WWF), The Giant (WCW), Taz (ECW), Stevie Richards (USPW) and Chris Jericho (SWF). Taz won the poll, With Jericho coming in second. Hart and Giant were tied, And Richards came in last. ECW talked about this during a episode of Code Red, Which saw Taz grab a sign from a fan, Which said "Taz, The people's choice."
- ECW are already negotiating with some of their stars on open contracts about signing written deals as the company nears global level. The only people who could sign written deals are the ones who aren't touring Japan. ECW really lucked out in bringing Raven in on a written deal earlier in the year.
- ECW has September Sorrow on 9/21/97. Here's the current line up. Taz defends the ECW Championship against Mike Awesome, Bam Bam Bigelow defends the ECW Television Championship against Stevie Richards, Alex Porteau and Rhino defend the ECW Tag Team Championship against Dudley Boyz, Rob Van Dam goes one on one with Doug Furnas, Saturn battles Kensuke Sasaki, Super Crazy will battle Little Guido, Jerry Lynn and Great Sasuke in a four corners match, Raven faces Steve Corino, Rock N Roll Express and Balls Mahoney battle Matt Borne and Midnight Express, And The Mountie faces The Renegade.
- SWF will not be having a PPV this month, But they will be holding a large event. SWF has fallen quite a bit since last month. However, Rob Black says he'll get the ball rolling, And produce the best action in the world. SWF has also changed into a more hardcore promotion. Because of that, It'll be tough for SWF to get a TV show.
- USPW has also lost some image, As fans are starting to get sick of the veterans on top of the promotion, Despite Stevie Richards being their World Champion, Fans are getting tired of the product. Peter Walsh has said he wants to bring even more veterans into USPW.

Show Reports

WWF House Show From Verona, Italy 9/1/97
1. Kip Parker and Scorpio defeated Dynasty. (match length- 7:11)
2. WWF Light Heavyweight Champion, Hakushi defeated Devon Storm to retain the title. (match length- 5:02)
3. Steve Blackman defeated Nasty Mike. (match length- 3:16)
4. D'Lo Brown defeated Kama Mustafa. (match length- 8:59)
5. WWF European Champion, Marty Jannetty defeated Alex Wright to retain the title. (match length- 11:40)
6. Hunter Hearst Helmsley defeated Sean Waltman. (match length- 13:51)
7. Steve Austin defeated Ken Shamrock. (match length- 15:32)
8. WWF Tag Team Champions, Brian Pillman and Chris Benoit defeated Born In The USA to retain the titles. (match length- 9:26)
9. Kevin Nash defeated Rick Martel. (match length- 11:01)
10. Shawn Michaels defeated Mr. Perfect. (match length- 20:45)

USWA House Show from Memphis, Tennessee 9/1/97
1. USWA Light Heavyweight Champion, Shadow defeated Justin Howe to retain the title. (match length- 9:13)
2. Charisma Worthy, Melissa Taylor and Katy Shooter defeated Beth Curtis, Kelley Summers and Layla Bullock. (match length- 3:03)
3. Turbo Thompson defeated USWA North American Champion, Disco Inferno to win the title. (match length- 5:17)
4. Chris Davis defeated Erik Holman. (match length- 6:00)
5. Droz defeated Lodi. (match length- 0:45)
6. USWA Tag Team Champions, Malice and The Demon defeated Island Boys to retain the title. (match length- 3:27)
7. Johnny Grunge defeated Lenny Lane. (match length- 2:05)
8. Hector Garza defeated York Adams. (match length- 12:37)
9. Vicky Roberts defeated Yuki Kimura. (match length- 1:41)
10. USWA World Champion, Andrew Martin defeated Gangrel to retain the title. (match length- 17:17)

*No WCW/ECW shows since it's a Monday, And they both have shows on Monday. My shows would be taped due to the European tour*

Current In Your House "Almost Human" Card

Credit deepfwiedsushi for the awesome banner
Date: September 21, 1997
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Current Card
World Wrestling Federation Championship
Bret Hart© Vs. Kevin Nash
Mark Henry Vs. Ahmed Johnson

Goldust Vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley

Edited May 13, 2006 by Baby Hewey

KillingsVSCena · May 13, 2006

Curse you, McMahon!!! Give Owen the damn Championship!!!

Anyway, Lets see what September has install for us...

nihilist · May 13, 2006

I have a very bad feeling about Yokozuna and the Bulldog going to WCW or the rising ECW plus I think you should sign Muta for his wrestling skills, I could see him as a very credible challenger to the LHW title. As for Disco- just put him in the Party stable...?

Great work and I can't wait to see what transpires in the coming month.

Hewey · May 14, 2006

nihilist, even if Yokozuna and Davey Boy go to ECW, They won't be threats to me at all, Neither men are that over. As for Disco, I don't think I'll be starting another party boy stable anytime soon, And I'd like to push Disco on his own.

Credit Kempay for the logo
Date: September 1, 1997
Location: London, England

It's the night every World Wrestling Federation fan has been waiting for. Tonight, The feud between Shawn Michaels and Steve Austin will come to an end, As both men fight inside a steel cage to end their heated rivalry. Last week, Shawn Michaels laid down the challenge to Steve Austin. There's no way out for Steve Austin. Austin defeated Michaels at SummerSlam, Thanks to his cheating ways, But tonight, He must face the wrath of Michaels inside a steel cage. Which man will survive tonight's cage match? Will Shawn Michaels get revenge on the man who defeated him at SummerSlam? Or will "Stone Cold" walk away with another victory over the former WWF Champion? This is no doubt the biggest match in the history of Monday Night Raw, One that you cannot miss. It's Austin versus Michaels inside a fifteen foot high steel cage, Who will survive?

Kevin Nash is headed to In Your House "Almost Human" to challenge Bret "The Hitman" Hart for the WWF Championship. But tonight, The genetic wonder has been put into a handicap match. His opponents? Alex Wright, And the current WWF Champion, And his opponent for In Your House, Bret Hart. Kevin Nash is at a huge disadvantage, As he's been put into a handicap match with two of the WWF's best. Bret Hart is the current WWF Champion, And Alex Wright is one of the best young talents in the WWF today. Will Kevin Nash make it to "Almost Human"? Or will he fall in this handicap match?

Brian Pillman and Chris Benoit will defend their WWF Tag Team Championship against Born In The USA tonight. Born In The USA won a tough match on Friday night to be crowned the number one contenders, Will they walk out of tonight's match as the new WWF Tag Team Champions? Or will the champions continue their dominant way? Also, Ken Shamrock battles Rick Martel. Both these men have a long history together, And it was Martel that turned on Shamrock to form Envy. Will the world's most dangerous man finally get revenge on Martel?

Goldust makes his return tonight after being turned on by his former tag team partner, Hunter Hearst Helmsley at SummerSlam. But tonight will not be a easy night for Goldust, As he faces the man who took out The Undertaker, Jacobs. What kind of shape is Jacobs in after the ambulance crash on Friday night? Which one of these top WWF Superstars will walk away with the win tonight? Will we hear more about what happened to The Undertaker?

Plus, We'll have a exclusive interview with Mark Henry and his manager, William Regal. Mark Henry shocked the world when he attacked Ahmed Johnson on Friday night, Thus, Aligning himself with Regal. Mark Henry is set to meet Ahmed Johnson at In Your House "Almost Human", In what should be a great contest. What will Mark Henry have to say after turning his back on the fans? Plus, We'll be hearing from Goldust, What will Goldust say after being turned on by Hunter Hearst Helmsley?

This is a episode of Monday Night Raw you can't miss!

Hewey · May 15, 2006

IPB Image

Credit Kempay for the logo

Channel: USA Network

Time Slot: Prime Time

Date: September 1, 1997

Location: London, England

Attendance: 7,034

Ticket Sales: $281,360

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.

Wooooooooo!

*From Earlier Today*

We go inside the Commissioner's office. Rick Rude is working on some papers. The door opens up, And Ric Flair comes inside. Flair lets out a Wooooooo and struts over to Rude. Rude stands up, Not looking too happy to see the nature boy. Flair offers a handshake, But Rude just stares down Flair.

Rick Rude- Ric, What do you want? I'm a busy man.

Ric Flair- What do I want? What do you think I want? I heard you got some big matches planned for tonight! I heard it's going to be a big night! Cage match, Michaels and Austin, By God! Tag titles are on the line! Goldust goes up against the monster Jacobs, Ken Shamrock fights Rick Martel, And then, There's the main event.

Rick Rude- Yeah, It'll be Alex Wright, And the current WWF Champion, Bret "The Hitman" Hart against Kevin Nash in a handicap match. Nice match, Huh?

Ric Flair- About that, You see, I don't think it's fair to have Nash in a handicap match. I mean, We all know he's the genetic wonder, A seven foot tall monster! He can destroy anyone, But if Nash gets hurt tonight, Then there goes our big Pay Per View main event. And the board of directors wouldn't like that. So, Since you have to run everything by me, Rick Rude, I have changed tonight's main event to a tag team match.

Rick Rude- Fine, Whatever. Who's Nash's partner?

Ric Flair- Well, I thought it would be fun for everyone to find out later. But don't worry, He's more than capable of wrestling in a main event.

Rick Rude- You know, Let me tell you something, If it wasn't for the board of directors, You wouldn't even be back here. You lost your spot, I don't know why you're here. And you disbanded my administration. Yeah, Regal's gotta be a manager now, Mr. Yokozuna has decided to go back to Japan, And I don't have control of the WWF Championship anymore. That's all thanks to you. Let me tell you something, I don't like you. And I don't like you meddling in my business. I'll find a way to get rid of you, Trust me, You won't stick around for long.

Rude puts his papers down and exits the office. Flair looks on, Smiling.

94

Rick Rude gained overness from this segment.

Cage Match

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin Vs. Shawn Michaels

The ring announcer, And referee Earl Hebner both said that you could only win this by pin fall or submission, And escaping the cage would not count. Michaels jumped Austin from behind as Austin was making his way down the ramp way. Both men fought on top of the stage, And then made their way to the ringside area. Michaels beat the living hell out of Austin, And busted Austin open after sending Austin face first into the steel ring post. To make matters worse, Michaels drilled Austin with a chair shot to the head! Michaels dragged Austin into the cage and went in after Austin, Coming off the top with a double ax handle to "Stone Cold". Hebner then locked the cage door, Meaning there was no way out. Michaels showed no mercy, As he rammed the bloodied Austin face first into the steel cage several times. Michaels ignored Austin's pleas for mercy, And punched down Austin. Austin was able to take control of things after hot shotting Michaels onto the steel. Austin pounced on Michaels, And stomped down HBK. Austin choked and chopped down Michaels in the corner before getting revenge by ramming Michaels into the steel cage. Austin tried to put Michaels away a few times, But the "Heart Break Kid" would not stay down. Shawn Michaels caught Austin with the flying forearm at the twelve minute mark and nipped up. Michaels had Austin down after planting Austin with a DDT, But he called for the big elbow. Michaels went up top, And flew off the top with the big elbow to Austin's heart! Michaels tuned up the band, But when he went for Sweet Chin Music, Austin ducked it, And Michaels accidentally nailed Hebner! Shawn Michaels walked right into the Stone Cold Stunner, But there was no one to count. Austin lifted Michaels up, But got a low blow! Michaels super kicked Austin and covered as Monty Davidson entered the ring. Davidson though, Said you could only win it by escaping the cage! Michaels grabbed Davidson and started yelling at him, Which gave Austin the chance to come too. Austin charged at Michaels with a knee to the back, Sending Michaels into the cage! Davidson quickly grabbed the keys from Hebner and opened the door. Davidson practically dragged Austin out, And awarded Austin the win!

The fans booed the hell out of Austin as he posed and celebrated his win. Shawn Michaels left the ring and jumped Austin! Michaels punched Austin and tossed Austin into the steel steps. Michaels dragged Monty Davidson into the ring and rammed Davidson into the steel cage several times, Busting open Davidson! Earl Hebner came too, And Michaels super kicked Hebner! Michaels then super kicked Davidson! Michaels went back outside and brought Austin into the ring. Michaels grabbed the steel chair, And locked the door! Austin got up and Michaels drilled Austin with a sickening chair shot! Michaels hit Austin over and over again with the steel chair. Michaels started to punch Austin's bloodied head. "Referees" came running down from the back and opened the door. One of them entered the ring and got a chair shot to the head! More referees entered the ring, But Michaels hit all of them with chair shots! Michaels sent each one of them to the floor, Tossing them out through the door, Onto the other referees. Austin slowly got up, And Michaels super kicked Austin. Michaels left the ring, With the injured "referees" on the outside, While Hebner, Davidson and Austin were laid out in the ring. Michaels looked back at the ring, And started to climb the cage! Road Agents came down to try to reason with Michaels as he stood on top of the cage, But he cursed at them and then flew off the top of the cage with a splash to Austin! The fans cheered "HBK", "HBK", "HBK" as Michaels stood over the fallen body of Austin. Michaels walked out of the cage, But he wasn't done yet, Michaels nailed Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco with right hands! Michaels then walked up the stage as we went to a break with Hendrix calling Michaels a mad man.

96, 100, 90 ****1\4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Partners Revealed

The familiar music of Kevin Nash plays and the crowd are on their feet! The genetic wonder slowly walks down the entrance way to a huge ovation from the fans. On the screen, We're shown a graphic hyping up the title match between Nash and Hart at In Your House "Almost Human". Nash enters the ring and poses as pyro goes off. Nash then asks for the microphone. The fans chant "Nash" over and over again.

Kevin Nash- London, England, Your genetic wonder is in the house! And damn, It feels good being here in London! I know each and everyone of you are looking forward to my match later tonight. I know everyone wants to see "Big Daddy Cool" beat the living hell out of "The Hitman" and Alex Wright. You know, I thought this was going to be a handicap match, But was I surprised or what, When Flair made into a tag match. Hell, I didn't think Flair liked me much. And Flair, Lets hope you picked someone good to team up with the genetic wonder tonight. As thrilling as tonight is going to be, I think everyone here is looking forward to my title match against Bret Hart. You know, Bret, You won the title right here last week. You defeated two huge men. I'll give ya credit, You pinned Undertaker. But you had Jacobs do the dirty work. When I defeated Undertaker, I did it by myself. On Friday night, You said you were the best in the WWF. A four time WWF Champion. Wow! That is impressive. I mean, You lost the title like three times. Me? I held that bad boy for almost one year. The WWF ran on Diesel power for almost a year. And now, History is going to repeat itself. Except, Instead of beating some old man for the title, I'll defeat the so called best there is, Was, And ever will be. Bret, You took that title from me almost two years ago, I'm getting payback, I'm getting that title from you. Fact is, I run things around here. Flair and Rude can say what they want, But in the end, Everyone lays down for me. And tonight, You will get your preview of what's to come on September 21st. That WWF Championship is going back around my waist. It's been almost two years since I wore that title around my waist, And September 21st, It's time for lucky number two. And I know you probably got some big plan to keep that title around your waist, But as long as I'm breathing, I'm fighting you. I..............

Bret Hart's music cuts off Kevin Nash. The fans begin to boo as "The Hitman" stands on top of the entrance stage, Wearing street clothes, The WWF Championship is around the waist of the current WWF Champion. Hart looks on at Nash, Through his dark sunglasses.

Bret Hart- Kevin Nash, You think you impress me by coming out here and making threats at me? Listen up, You big oaf, I'm the WWF Champion. I'm the man around here. Not you. I call the shots. You think I'm losing this title to you? I am a four time WWF Champion. Three more times than you. And I've beaten everyone, Including you. I'm heading into Almost Human to fight the so called genetic wonder, But the only wonder will be how fast I beat you. And tonight, You're probably the one who got Flair to change this to a tag match. I don't care who your partner is. The little rat, Sean Waltman, Scott Hall, Shawn Michaels, It doesn't matter to me. The fact of the matter is, I got Alex Wright backing me up. He's young, He's hungry, He's been waiting for the opportunity to show off his talent. Hell, He wants you more than I do. And if he has his way with you, There won't be any left for me. Infact, I promised Alex Wright a title shot after Almost Human, If he takes you out tonight. What do you got to say about that? I might not be seven feet tall, But I'm a hell of alot smarter than you!

Kevin Nash- Hey, The little German can bring his four foot tall ass down here right now and try to take me out, But at the end of the night, One of you little jackasses is taking the Jackknife Powerbomb, Courtesy of the "Big Daddy".

Bret Hart gets ready to respond, But he's cut off by the music of Alex Wright, Who gets a big ovation from the English crowd. Alex Wright makes his way to the top of the stage, Taking a second to shake hands with Bret Hart. Alex Wright is handed the mic by Hart.

Alex Wright- First of all, It is so glad to be back in Europe. I been dreaming for this for many months. You people can't believe how hard it was to be stuck in filthy America. I could go on for days, But I won't. I got a bone to pick with you, Kevin Nash. What makes you the number one contender for the WWF Championship? Hey, You spent the entire spring chasing the American superhero, Undertaker, And you lost. If anyone should be the number one contender, It should be the first European Champion, Alex Wright! You're nothing more than a genetic jackass, And if you think you're making it to In Your House, Then you're more ignorant than the American people.

Kevin Nash- You talk the talk, But can you walk the walk? Hell, I know you had the WWF European title, And you held it for a long time, But lets face it, If I wanted too, I could have taken you out in about two seconds. You want to make a big name for yourself? Then beat me tonight. That is, If you can. I mean, You Germans have never been one to get the job done. And tonight, Hell, If this pancy next to you doesn't meddle, I'll punk you out, Kid! But hey, If you want to show everyone you truly belong at my level, Walk your little German ass here to this ring.

Alex Wright- You want me? You got it, Bro! You think I fear you? I fear nobody! I have spent too long watching you take my spotlight, It's time for my fans to have our revenge, And it starts with you! Bret, Stay here, And remember, When you don't have a opponent for the Pay Per View, It'll be because I kicked this guy's butt!

Alex Wright runs down the ramp way and enters the ring! The fight is on! Nash is completely dominant! Nash hits Wright with right hands and then elbows Wright in the neck. Nash, With one hand, Tosses Wright into the corner! Nash charges and clotheslines Wright into the turnbuckles! Nash starts connecting with right hands. Nash follows up with knee shots! Nash then back elbows Wright several times! Nash starts to choke down Wright with his foot! Hart watches, Thinking about running down for the save, But he doesn't! Nash takes down Wright with a sidewalk slam! Nash pulls Wright up and drills Wright with a big boot! Nash is calling for the Jackknife! Hart comes down to the ring with the WWF Championship in hand! Hart enters the ring with the title, But Nash boots Hart down! Nash grabs the title and asks the crowd if he should hit Hart with it, And they give a big ovation! Nash measures Hart, But before he can hit Hart, Wright low blows Nash! Hart takes the title and nails Nash in the face! Hart and Wright are putting the boots to Kevin Nash! Wait, Someone is running down from the back with a baseball bat in hand! It's Jesse James! James enters the ring swinging the bat, But both Hart and Wright flee the ring! Jesse James taunts them with the bat as Nash comes too. Nash looks at James, And both men shake hands! It looks like Jesse James will be Kevin Nash's partner tonight!

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COMMERCIAL BREAK

Interview with Goldust

We cut backstage, Where we see Marissa Mazzola standing by with Goldust.

Marissa Mazzola- Goldust, Tonight is a big night for you. You will step into the ring with the monster, Jacobs. Jacobs has been unbeatable in the ring, No one has been able to defeat this man. He seems to have power like no one before. I mean, He took out Undertaker this past Friday night. No one knows what's happened to The Undertaker, This is definitely a big match. But Goldust, I want to get your thoughts on In Your House "Almost Human". It'll be you against your former partner, Hunter Hearst Helmsley. The man who turned his back on you at SummerSlam. We haven't seen you since SummerSlam, You got alot of things on your mind, What do you have to say about the match with Hunter Hearst Helmsley at In Your House "Almost Human"?

Goldust- What are you talking about? Me versus Hunter? Where did you get that crazy idea? There will be no match. I don't know what you're smoking, But meet me after the show and gimme some!

Marissa Mazzola- Goldust, There is going to be a match. It will be you and Hunter Hearst Helmsley at In Your House "Almost Human". I mean, It's signed. It's official.

Goldust- Sorry, I don't know anything about that. I talked to Hunter just yesterday, Everything is cool.

Marissa Mazzola- But after his comments last week, I mean, Hunter Hearst Helmsley had some comments about you. He said he just used you, He got tired of you..........

Goldust- Enough!

Goldust grabs Marissa by the throat and starts choking her.

Goldust- Stop with your lies! God damn it! Talk about something else. Not this bull****! There is no match! Stop lying! Don't make me punish you! Now, Damn it, Talk about something else.

Goldust lets her down, She looks terrified.

Marissa Mazzola- Well, What about the match that is happening, You and Jacobs tonight?

Goldust- acting normally Jacobs, I know you. I know all about the years of torment. The life you've had, Jacobs, You got to let it all out. The rage, The fury, The emotion, Let it out with me. We can find a way to channel that anger, And make it into something big! Paul Bearer is clouding your mind, Run away! Join me! Jacobs, You're evil, We get it. I mean, You took out Undertaker. But with me, You could become someone big, The next big evil movie star. Think about the blockbuster! If not, Then, Hell, I'm gonna have to kick your big evil ass all over London tonight. Jacobs, You might be evil, But remember, My freaks can beat evil. We can beat anything. And my freaks are here in London. Jacobs, After tonight is over with, You will never forget the name of takes deep breath Gol........ bites down Dust!

Goldust walks on off heading to the ring. Marissa looks scared as we go to the ringside area.

93

Goldust gained overness from this segment.

Jacobs W/Paul Bearer Vs. Goldust

Vince and Dok spent most of the match talking about Goldust's crazy behavior, And wondered if he really thought nothing happened at SummerSlam. Hendrix said Goldust might be playing his mind games to throw off Helmsley. Jacobs was wearing a bandage over his head, And the announcers wondered how badly he got cut up when the ambulance crashed. Bearer had some bruises on his face as well. McMahon said they still don't know what happened to Undertaker, And that there has been no body found. Hunter Hearst Helmsley watched from the back. Goldust jumped Jacobs right from the get go. Goldust had alot of offense in, As he took Jacobs outside early and sent Jacobs into the steel steps. Goldust rammed Jacobs into the post and even hit Jacobs with a chair shot to the head behind the referee's back, But Jacobs just kept sitting up from everything. Goldust connected with the Curtain Call to Jacobs, But Jacobs kicked out. Goldust went up to the top turnbuckle. When Goldust jumped off, Jacobs caught him and choke slammed Goldust. Jacobs covered Goldust and scored the win.

Paul Bearer entered the ring and celebrated with Jacobs while Goldust was down on the canvas. Bearer looked at the cameras and told everyone that The Undertaker was gone, And never to return.

82, 84, 78 **3/4

Jacobs gained overness from this match.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championship

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

The London crowd was into this big match up here. Though, Born In The USA did get it's shares of boos from the London crowd. Pillman almost attacked a fan at ringside during his entrance, But security managed to escort the fan to safety. McMahon said no one was safe around Brian Pillman. It looked like we were going to have new champions quite a few times here. But the champions were able to somehow manage to stay in control of things. Benoit and Pillman isolated "All American" Bart Gunn and gave Gunn a vicious beating. Bart Gunn was able to tag out to The Patriot, Who started to clean house. Born In The USA almost London as the new WWF Tag Team Champions, As Patriot got the Uncle Slam on Pillman, Unfortunately, Pillman had his foot on the ropes. Pillman and Gunn were fighting on the outside, Which left Benoit and Patriot in the ring. Patriot connected with the Patriot Missile, And called for the Uncle Slam. Patriot lifted Benoit up and positioned Benoit for the Uncle Slam, But Benoit countered and applied the Crippler Crossface to The Patriot! Patriot struggled, But ended up tapping out!

Things were not over yet. Pillman rammed Gunn into the steel post on the outside. Benoit then applied the Crippler Crossface to Patriot one more time. Pillman decked the referee, Who was yelling at Benoit to break the hold. Pillman laughed at Patriot tapped out, Over and over. After about a minute, Benoit let go. Benoit and Pillman stomped down on Patriot before going to the outside and sending Gunn into the steel steps. Benoit and Pillman headed backstage while paramedics came to check in on The Patriot.

79, 75, 84 ***

Interview with Mark Henry and William Regal

Clips are shown of Mark Henry's attack on Ahmed Johnson this past Friday night. After the clips are done, We go backstage where we see Mark Henry, And his manager, William Regal standing by.

William Regal- Ahmed Johnson, I bet you were surprised this Friday night when you saw this man walking down the entrance way. I bet you were really surprised when he pummeled you into the ground. And when he came down with over three hundred pounds on you in one massive splash. Ahmed Johnson, I might not have any power here anymore, But the Commissioner, The real man in charge, Has told me if this man takes you out, Then he'll make sure I get treated real good. Ahmed Johnson, Look at this man. The world's strongest man. A man who has been misused ever since he came here. I knew I could persuade this massive man to take you out. Sunshine, When you're standing inside the ring with this man on September 21st, You better remember one thing, You brought this on yourself. You should have stayed fired. You should have never returned. But you did, And now, In Your House "Almost Human", Mark Henry is going to give you the trashing of a lifetime. Mark Henry is the world's strongest man, He is the most powerful force ever in the WWF. No one can defeat this man. And Ahmed Johnson, He's got one goal in mind, Take you out for good. Mark Henry is going to take the WWF by storm with me by his side, And soon, This man will have the WWF Championship around his waist. I guarantee it. Ahmed Johnson, You said you'd fight anyone to get a shot at the WWF Championship. But will you be able to defeat this man? Mark Henry isn't coming to wrestle you, It won't be a classic match. No, It'll be a fight. And where you're standing at, It'll be a fight you simply can't win.

William Regal smirks as Henry looks on, Menacing. We go to a commercial break.

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COMMERCIAL BREAK

Rick Martel W/Mr. Perfect Vs. Ken Shamrock

Ken Shamrock has been waiting quite a long time to get his hands on Rick Martel, Ever since Martel turned on Shamrock back in June on Friday Night Mayhem. Shamrock started off jumping both Mr. Perfect and Rick Martel. Shamrock thought he took Perfect out of the match after sending Perfect into the steel steps, But Perfect would come back, And cheap shot Shamrock several times, Which allowed Martel to keep the advantage. Rick Martel had plenty of close near falls on Shamrock, But the world's most dangerous man kept coming back from everything the former Intercontinental Champion dished out. Shamrock made a comeback, And caught Martel with a big time spinebuster. Shamrock followed up with a hurricanrana and then a big belly to belly suplex. Shamrock called for the Ankle Lock, But Mr. Perfect got up on the apron. Shamrock knocked Perfect off on the apron, But walked right into a inside cradle from Martel, Which got Martel the win!

Shamrock got up, And ran down Martel down with a clothesline! Perfect entered the ring, But Shamrock kicked Perfect in the face. Shamrock then applied the Ankle Lock to Perfect, But Martel kicked Shamrock! Martel and Perfect started double teaming Shamrock, But Al Snow ran down to the ring to a big ovation from the fans. Snow entered the ring and started hitting both Martel and Perfect with karate kicks. Shamrock came back into things and he and Snow cleared the ring. The alliance of the world's most dangerous man and Al Snow stood tall in the ring while the leaders of Envy headed backstage.

82, 85, 76 **1\2

Answering The Letters

We get another video of Darnell Porter, The video opens up much like last week's video, Ending with us being taken to a gym, Where we see Darnell Porter lifting weights. He doesn't even acknowledge the camera.

Darnell Porter- You know, When you're Mr. "Show Time" like myself, You gotta be ready for anything. And last week, Not only was my segment the highest rated segment in the history of Monday Night Raw, But I got quite a few letters from my fans. Here, Check these babies out.

Porter gets up and takes a few letters out of his jacket, Which was on top of one of the machines.

Darnell Porter- This one is from Becky, Who wrote me all the way from Dallas, Texas. "Dear Darnell, Last week, I was watching those two guys, The Japanese guy, And the skater, And boy, Did they really suck! When is your fine black behind coming? The WWF's Light Heavyweight division really needs you!" Well, I know those guys sucked. I mean, Come on! Do they got a body like this? Those two dudes look like they should be caring bags at a hotel, Not wrestling in the WWF! You think Darnell gives a damn about those two punks? Hey, I could beat them with my arms behind my back! Here's another letter. This one is from Maurice, Who's writing me from Miami. "Darnell, I thought you were great last week. I mean, You got more personality than all of those WWF Light Heavyweight's wanna be's. When are you debuting? It should be huge, Your biggest fan, Maurice." Well, First of all, Maurice, If you are my biggest fan, Then you should know that Darnell Porter likes to take his time. See, I don't need to debut right away. I wanna watch these fools, I'm waiting. See, I could debut right away, And take the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship in like a minute, But I ain't doing nobody no favors. Now, I would read this letter from "Dustin", But this stuff is perverted! "Dustin", I don't swing that way! I know I'm damn handsome, But I only got eyes for the ladies, Except the fatties! See, I know some of the wrestlers in the WWF were a little upset over my comments. I mean, I trashed them pretty good. But that's because I can. And I can back it up in the ring too! So, WWF Light Heavyweight's, Don't be hating me. Hell, You should be praising me. Because of me, The WWF's Light Heavyweight division will reach new heights! Just wait, Until then, I am Darnell Porter, The only reason to watch Monday Night Raw!

Porter tosses his letters down and goes back to lifting weights. With that, The video fades to black as we go to the announce table. McMahon mentioned that several of the WWF's Light Heavyweight's wrestlers were not happy with Mr. Porter's comments last week.

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Darnell Porter gained overness from this segment.

Not A Good Time To Be Using A Payphone

We then cut backstage where we see Francis Cloutier talking on a payphone.

Francis Cloutier- Yeah, Look, Just do it. That guy, D'Lo, Is giving me plenty of trouble. I mean, I had to help Austin tonight, I barely got that done, I mean, I had to get Monty Davidson to go along with it. And now, D'Lo Brown is threatening me. Look, I can get you into the arena. Just make sure you take him out. Come on, You can take "King" D'Lo out. I was going to get Austin, But D'Lo caught on to my little plan. What a joke the guy is. Seriously, Who'd he have to bend over for his place on the roster? Yeah, The guy thinks he's so damn tough, He's lucky I don't put my hands on him. You know me, I don't like to deal with the easy tasks. Of course he's an easy task, Hey, If I was to get that piece of trash in the ring, I'd whip his ass like the dog he is. I'm more worried about going to the top of the WWF then dealing with D'Lo. All right, You'll do it? Come on, Look, Just think about it. And remember, I'll owe you one. All right, Later.

The camera distances itself from Cloutier, And we see D'Lo Brown standing behind him. Cloutier hangs up the phone and turns around.

Francis Cloutier- Oh, Hey, D'Lo. How do you doing man? I heard your mom was in the hospital, How's the dear woman? I hope she feels better. Send my love to the entire Brown family. I was just calling the hospital therein Chicago, And..........

Cloutier realizes this isn't going anymore, So he punches D'Lo! D'Lo tackles Cloutier in the wall! D'Lo takes Cloutier down to the floor and starts punching Cloutier! Officials come to the scene to pull apart both men, Both men shout angry threats at each other.

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Francis Cloutier gained overness from this segment.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

WWF Slam Of The Week- Kevin Nash knocks out Mr. Yokozuna with a devastating big boot! (RAW Saturday Night 8/30/97)

Jesse James and Kevin Nash Vs. Alex Wright and Bret Hart

Vince McMahon mentioned that this is James' first match back since March, When he suffered a injury. Kevin Nash didn't wait for James to make his way to the ring, And jumped both Alex Wright and Bret Hart from the get go. Kevin Nash tossed Wright to the outside and dished out a beating on "The Hitman" inside the ring. Nash tossed the WWF Champion around the ring a few times, Easily manhandling his opponent for September 21st. Bret Hart didn't catch a break until Wright hit Nash with the WWF Championship behind the referee's back. Alex Wright and Bret Hart started to double team Kevin Nash, But they could not keep the genetic wonder down. Bret Hart focused on working over Nash's legs, To try to soften Nash up for the Sharpshooter, And do some real damage before In Your House. Kevin Nash fought back, And soon, He had knocked down both Wright and Hart with clotheslines. Kevin Nash ran down Alex Wright with a clothesline and sidewalk slammed Hart. Nash went to tag in James, But as he reached for the tag, James walked away from Nash! Nash asked James what he thought he was doing, And stuck his head in between the ropes, Only for Wright to knee Nash in the back! Hart distracted the referee while James took a baseball bat out from under the ring and hit Nash over the head with it! Bret Hart covered Nash and got the three.

Afterwards, James entered the ring with the baseball bat in hand. Alex Wright and Bret Hart held back James, Who hit Nash with the bat in the stomach several times! James then handed the WWF Championship over to Hart, And both men shook hands. Monday Night Raw went off the air with Alex Wright, Bret Hart and Jesse James standing over Kevin Nash.

81, 86, 72 **1/4

Jesse James's turn was completed, and he is now a heel.

Jesse James gained overness from this turn.

Overall Rating- 81

TV Rating- 6.43

Competition

Monday Nitro

TV Rating- 5.68

Attendance- 5,011

Ticket Sales- $200,440

ECW Code Red

TV Rating- 5.23

Attendance- 3,506

Ticket Sales- $105,180

USPW Thursday Night Jam

TV Rating- 1.72

Attendance- 1,008

Ticket Sales- $30,240

Notes

"I think i should be higher up the card." -Jesse James

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

News

- Dawn Marie, Norman Smiley and Simon Diamond released. The WWF had nothing planned for any of them, And felt it would be best to release them.

- WCW have fired Smash!

- WCW have fired Great Muta!

- WCW have fired Avalanche!

- Tank Abbott has agreed to an open contract with ECW!

- ECW have signed independent worker Mustafa to a written contract!

- USPW have released AJ Styles!

- USPW have released Mike Jones!

- Katy Shooter has agreed to an open contract with VZF!

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

- SWF have signed Smash to a written contract!

- USPW have signed Lawrence Taylor to a written contract!

nihilist · May 15, 2006

1. Good show, truly shocking that Jesse James turned heel as he seemed to be a good face. But, why put the cage match at the beginning of the show? Awesome match fo' sho' but I feel....I was surprised.

2. Sad to see Simon Diamond released as he is a good worker and very competent on the mic and SIGN GREAT MUTA!

Keep up the good work mate...this is much better than the real life Fed of '97!

Hajjhowe · May 16, 2006

I can't believe I was jobbed out again.

JUSTIN HOWE IS RATINGS HEWEY! R-A-T-I-N-G-S.

Glad to see James back, and the heel turn is interesting. It seems you have some big plans for him, although I think the face side of your roster could of used some help right now.

Darnell Porter is ok, but he is no Justin Howe. I can help all three shows!

Good stuff this week, and hopefully James explains why he did it soon enough.

Hewey · May 16, 2006

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Channel: UPN

Time Slot: Prime Time

Date: September 5, 1997

Location: Manchester, England

Attendance: 7,021

Ticket Sales: $280,840

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.

Johnny Swinger Vs. Chavo Guerrero

Looks like the WWF Light Heavyweight division will have a actual angle, As prior to the match, Chavo Guerrero went over to the announce position and said he was very upset with the comments Darnell Porter has been making. Both Swinger and Guerrero had a good showing tonight. With both these men looking for a chance to get a shot at Hakushi's title. Swinger took control of things around the two minute mark, After dropping Chavo down across the top turnbuckle and following up with a big leg drop to Chavo. Swinger got some close near falls over Chavo, But Chavo kept kicking out. Swinger almost won it with a tornado DDT, But Chavo kicked out. Swinger couldn't keep Chavo down, And Chavo made the comeback. Chavo Guerrero caught Swinger with a series of moves, But Swinger, To his credit, Always kicked out. Chavo Guerrero connected with the brain buster, And went up top. Chavo went for the Frog Splash, But Swinger moved out of the way. Swinger quickly went for the Swing Thing, But Chavo countered, Chavo looked for a tornado DDT, But Swinger countered, And this time, Connected with the Swing Thing for the victory.

Johnny Swinger posed over Chavo's body and celebrated his big victory. Swinger looked at the camera and said he was going to win the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship very, very soon.

76, 69, 83 **3/4

Hall's Fate

*From earlier today* We go to the office of the Commissioner, Where Rick Rude, Ric Flair and Scott Hall are shown. Apparently, There seems to be some negotiations going on.

Rick Rude- All right, Flair has been meddling in my plans concerning you, But we have agreed, You will face the man who I chose at In Your House "Almost Human". Scott Hall, If you walk away with the win at the PPV, You'll come one step closer to getting the WWF Championship shot.

Ric Flair- Scott Hall, It's the best I can do for you. I might be able to change some of Rude's plans, But this looks like a excellent match. And I give you my word, If you beat this man, You'll be the number one contender for the WWF Championship.

Scott Hall- Fine, Who's my opponent?

Rick Rude- Oh, You want to know who your opponent is? Well, You're not finding out right now. But don't worry, You'll find out before the night is over.

Scott Hall- What's that mean? You can't tell me now? Flair?

Ric Flair- I would tell you, But knowing Rude, He'll probably change the match. It's better if you don't know.

Rick Rude- Yeah, Take it or leave it.

Scott Hall- This sounds like some bull**** to me. You know, Flair, You walk around saying you can change anyone of Rude's plans, But you can't tell me who's my opponent? Rude can't change the match, You have the final word. Or don't you? Either way, Tell whoever you got lined up, To get his ass ready for September twenty first, Chico. Cause, The bad guy is whipping his ass and taking back what's mine, The WWF Championship.

Scott Hall flicks his toothpick at Rude and bumps into Flair on the way out. Rude smirks at Flair, But Flair doesn't seem too happy.

83

Ric Flair lost overness from this segment.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

HBK Ain't Done

Shawn Michaels' music plays to a huge response from the crowd. Shawn Michaels comes down to the ring, Not even bothering to slaps hands with fans at ringside, No posing tonight either, As Michaels grabs the microphone from the ring announcer. His music dies down, And Michaels paces around the ring, The fans chant "HBK" as the announcers hype Michaels' out of control behavior from Monday Night Raw.

Shawn Michaels- I am out here for one reason, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Get your bald ass down here to this ring right now! You didn't beat me on Monday night! The only thing you did was piss me off! You and that asshole referee screwed me over. As far as I'm concerned, We got some unfinished business! I want you in this ring tonight! No referees, No nothing! Just a fight between the two of us! I got all night, I ain't leaving Manchester, England until I get a piece of you. Come on! Be a man, Austin!

The glass shatters, The crowd boos as we see "Stone Cold" Steve Austin standing on top of the stage, Austin has got a large bandage over his forehead. The fans boo and chant "Austin sucks". Austin stares down before he gets ready to speak.

Steve Austin- Shawn, I gotta tell you, I'm getting a little sick of ya. Yeah, I'm getting just a little tired of your little games. Shawn Michaels, I don't know why you want me in the ring so badly. Hell, I beat you at SummerSlam, And I beat you this past Monday night inside a steel cage. And to show how tough I am, I am wrestling Scott Hall in tonight's main event. What do you want from me? Hell, After I won on Monday night, You attacked me like a no good coward. You almost killed me! You should be jailed! You're nothing more than a mad man. I beat you twice! I got nothing to prove to you.

Shawn Michaels- You won both those times by cheating your ass off! You needed the tights and the ropes to beat me at SummerSlam, And on Monday night, You needed Monty Davidson! You say you're the best, But to me, It seems like every time we step into the ring, I kick your ass and you need help to beat me. You're not better than me, And you know it!

Steve Austin- I don't remember any of those things happening. No, What I remember is me coming out victorious after both our matches. But Shawn, If you think you're so tough, Why don't you step into the ring with me one final time? Hell, I got nothing planned for In Your House "Almost Human". I'll tell you what, You little mealy mouthed bastard, You think you're so damn great? I'll let you choose the match we fight in. It can be any kind of match you want. Do your worse!

Shawn Michaels- Is that's what you want..........

Steve Austin- interrupting Go ahead, I don't fear nobody! I'm a real Texan! I ain't one of these rotten toothed bastards, I won't back down from nothing! Choose the stipulation.

Shawn Michaels- Steve Austin, You just signed your death certificate. Because, September twenty first, In Your House "Almost Human", I'm going to kick your ass in a last man standing match! That's right! You and I are not going to have a wrestling match, There's not going to be some BS cage match rules, It'll be a fight! And the only way to win is to leave your opponent down! Make sure he doesn't get up! And Steve, Last year, I fought my friend Kevin Nash in one of those, And you saw what I did to him! Think of what I'm going to do you on September twenty first!

The fans go crazy! Austin is shocked! We go to a commercial break with the announcers hyping how out of control the last man standing match should be on September twenty first at In Your House.

96

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Dynasty Vs. "Party Boy" Marty Jannetty and Scorpio

Dynasty is the team of Chris Kanyon and Hollywood Holly. The announcers hyped the possible tension between Scorpio and Jannetty, As they tried to out do the other during this match. Both these two teams had a solid match up. Scorpio and Jannetty started off taking down Hollywood and Kanyon, And both men did stereo planchas to Dynasty on the outside. Inside the ring, Scorpio was showing a more cocky attitude, As he connected with several big maneuvers, And had the chance to win the match several times, But instead of going for the cover, He'd pose for the crowd. Dynasty took control of things and isolated Jannetty. Kanyon and Hollywood double teamed Jannetty several times, With Scorpio not even bothering to save his partner. Jannetty took a long beating, But was able to fight back and make the hot tag to Scorpio. Scorpio entered the ring and cleaned house. Scorpio caught Kanyon with a big spinning heel kick, And took out Hollywood with a flapjack. Scorpio tossed Kanyon to the outside and came off the top with the Diss That Don't Miss to Hollywood. Instead of covering, Scorpio tagged in Jannetty, Who was still worn out after the beating. Jannetty questioned Scorpio's decision, But didn't get an answer, As Scorpio came off the ropes with a dive to Kanyon on the outside. Inside the ring, Hollywood nailed Jannetty from behind and rolled up Jannetty for the three.

Dynasty headed to the back with the win while Scorpio came into the ring and told Jannetty he blew it. Both men got into a shoving match, But Scorpio apologized, And offered a handshake. Both men shook hands and posed for the fans.

76, 72, 80 **1\2

Interview with Ahmed Johnson

We go to the announce position, Where Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler talk about the match between Ahmed Johnson and Mark Henry which will take place on September twenty first. Jim Ross then said Ahmed Johnson is standing by. We cut backstage, And we see Ahmed Johnson standing by.

Ahmed Johnson- William Regal, You had this big plan, Yeah, You thought you were going to send this animal, This beast, Mark Henry to take me out. You thought you were so smart when you got Mark Henry to take me out. It's going to take more than Mark Henry to take me out. Mark Henry, I liked you, The people liked you. But you sold out. You think William Regal is going to get you somewhere? The only thing he getting you is your fat ass kicked! I'm pissed off, And I ain't waiting until In Your House to get my hands on you. Mark Henry, I am the people's champion. You need to understand that. And at In Your House, I'm gonna kick your ass for the people! Mark Henry, It won't be a pretty match. It won't be a classic, It'll be a fight. And at the end, There will be one winner, And that man will be me.

We go to a commercial break with Johnson looking at the camera, Looking like he's ready to kick someone's ass.

74

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Al Snow, Ken Shamrock and Vader Vs. Envy

It was announced that Vader would face Cactus Jack in a chain match at In Your House "Almost Human". And, Mr. Perfect and Rick Martel would team up to face Al Snow and Ken Shamrock. Solid six men tag team match up here. The announcers said Vader joined up with Snow and Shamrock, As he respects Shamrock's after last week's match up. Envy cheated their asses off, And were able to isolate Al Snow to take control of the match up. Envy triple teamed Al Snow several times, And each time it looked like Snow was going to tag in one of his partners, Envy was there to stop him. Al Snow finally made the hot tag to Vader around the nine minute mark. Vader entered the ring and cleaned house. Vader took out Maivia with a clothesline and then double clotheslined Martel and Perfect. Vader tossed both Martel and Perfect to the outside. Al Snow followed up by jumping off the ropes onto both men on the floor. Shamrock joined Snow, And all four men ended up brawling on the outside. This left Maivia with Vader in the ring. Vader destroyed Maivia, And after laying Maivia out with a powerbomb, Vader dragged Maivia to the corner and called for the Vader Bomb. Vader went up to the second turnbuckle and jumped off with the Vader Bomb to Maivia! Before Vader could cover, He was dragged out of the ring by Cactus Jack! Jack sent Vader into the steel post, And the referee called for the bell, Giving Team Vader the win by DQ.

Jack wasn't done yet. He looked under the ring and grabbed a chain. Jack rolled Vader into the ring and entered the ring with the chain around his fist. Vader stood up and Jack punched Vader in the face with the chain wrapped fist! Jack knocked Vader down and started to rain down on Vader with the chained fist. Jack then started to whip Vader with the chain! After awhile, Cactus Jack stopped. Jack looked down at Vader and smiled. Jack taunted Vader before heading backstage, Leaving the chain across Vader's body.

84, 85, 83 ***1\4

Envy Takes Out The Threat!

We cut to the backstage area, Where there appears to be a fight going on! It's been Al Snow and Ken Shamrock, Who are fighting Rick Martel and Mr. Perfect! Al Snow is fighting Rick Martel while Shamrock is fighting Perfect. Referees are trying to keep both teams apart, But they're getting nowhere. Al Snow and Ken Shamrock are having their ways with the veterans, Until Rocky Maivia shows up with a steel chair and hits both men with shots to the back! Mr. Perfect grabs Shamrock by the head and rams Shamrock head first into the wall! Martel lays in some kicks on Snow! The referees check on Snow and Shamrock while Envy stand over them, Looking proud of what they've done. Friday Night Mayhem goes to a commercial break with Rick Martel saying they weren't done with Al Snow and Ken Shamrock, And that they could expect more beatings in the future.

72

Al Snow lost overness from this segment.

Rick Martel lost overness from this segment.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

They Don't Like The Champions

Friday Night Mayhem returns from the break with us being taken backstage, Marissa Mazzola is standing by with the Suicide Blonds.

Marissa Mazzola- Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler, These two men asked for this interview time. Adam Copeland, Christian Cage, What do you two men have to say?

Christian Cage- What do we have to say? For months we've watched Brian Pillman and Chris Benoit run right through the WWF's tag team division. Hell, They've beaten us a few times. But they are not unbeatable. And after the events of last Monday night, We realized something, Those two are going to continue running over everyone who stands in their way until someone knocks them down a peg or two. And we're the team, The only team in the WWF who isn't afraid of them. Benoit, Pillman, Yeah, You've beaten us in the past, But how about you defend those titles against us one more time? We're laying down the challenge right now. You two need to be stopped. You've attacked women, Injured wrestlers, Hell, The fans aren't safe from you two. I know we have to earn our title shot, That's why we went to Ric Flair. Ric Flair says there will be a fatal four way elimination tag team match between four teams this Monday night. And the winners will meet the WWF Tag Team Champions at In Your House "Almost Human". And we're going to walk out of Monday Night Raw as the winners, And after that, We're taking the titles from your waists.

Adam Copeland- Brian Pillman, Chris Benoit, I have to admit, You two are the very best in the WWF right now. I have never seen a tag team dominate the WWF like you two have. You've beaten us, You've beaten The Godwinns, You've beaten Born In The USA, Hell, There is no tag team in the WWF that you two haven't beaten yet. Former WWF Champions like Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels have even teamed up to fight you, But they couldn't get the titles away from you. But you're looking at the two men who are going to find a way to defeat you two. You're looking at the men who are going to be the ones who take the WWF Tag Team Championship away from you. Christian Cage and myself are way past dreaming about achieving our dreams of becoming WWF Tag Team Champions, Now, We just want to beat you down two and give you a taste of your own medicine. And this Monday night, To those three other teams facing us, I know every tag team in the WWF wants the WWF Tag Team Championship, But no one wants it more than us. And that's what's going to make us winners this Monday night.

Marissa Mazzola- Fans, We got teams wanting to be the WWF Tag Team Champions, Who will leave Monday Night Raw as the number one contenders? JR, King, Back to you.

86

Adam Copeland gained overness from this segment.

Christian Cage gained overness from this segment.

Payback

We go to the announce position where the announcers are getting ready for tonight's main event, But then, JR says there's something going on backstage! We cut backstage and we see D'Lo Brown on the floor, Two paramedics are checking over D'Lo. Francis Cloutier is standing above him, Talking to officials.

Francis Cloutier- Hey, I was defending myself. You should have seen the guy, He came at me with a pair of scissors! I'm just sorry it had to come to this. Is he going to be okay?

Paramedic #1- It's hard to tell, You said you rammed his head into the wall? He's bleeding pretty badly, He's going to the hospital. He might have some serious injuries.

Paramedic #2- Yeah, He definitely won't be wrestling for awhile.

Francis Cloutier- Damn, This is a damn shame. I can't believe D'Lo would come at me at me with a knife, I mean..... Scissors. Look, Can I ride with you guys? I mean, I'd like to be there once he comes around.

Paramedic #2- Sure, Lets go.

The paramedics load D'Lo up on a stretcher and Cloutier helps wheel D'Lo out. They load D'Lo into the ambulance, And Cloutier gets in the back with D'Lo. We go to a commercial break with the announcers wondering D'Lo's fate.

81

Francis Cloutier gained overness from this segment.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin Vs. Scott Hall

The fans were on their feet for this huge main event. Shawn Michaels was shown watching this one from a monitor in the back. Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler hyped the last man standing match between Shawn Michaels and Steve Austin, As well as Scott Hall's match with a unknown opponent. Scott Hall was very dominant in the beginning, As Austin was in bad shape after the cage match on Monday night. The bad guy did a number on Austin, And almost picked up a early win with a big DDT. Scott Hall ended up sending Austin out to the floor with a clothesline and went to the outside after "Stone Cold". Scott Hall kept things his way until Austin reversed a whip and sent Hall into the steel steps. Inside the ring, Austin started working over Scott Hall's back. Austin got several close near falls over Scott Hall, But he couldn't keep Scott Hall down. Scott Hall fought back, Hitting Austin with right hands, And soon took Austin down with a choke slam. Scott Hall went for a clothesline, But Austin ducked, And Hall took out Mike Chioda. Scott Hall still had things well in hand, And was able to connect with the Outsider's Edge to Steve Austin, But there was no one to make the count. Scott Hall went to check on Chioda. Jacobs' music then hit as the pyro went off. Scott Hall looked shocked as Jacobs came slowly walking down to the ring. Once Jacobs entered the ring, Hall went after Jacobs! Hall nailed Jacobs with right hands, But they only rocked down the monster. Jacobs was able to choke slam Hall. Jacobs left the ring while Austin crawled over on top of Hall. Chioda came too and counted the three!

Jacobs entered the ring and set Hall up for the Powerbomb To Hell. However, Shawn Michaels ran down from the back with a steel chair in hand! Michaels hit Jacobs with a shot to the head while Austin fled the ring. Jacobs sat up, But Michaels hit him one more time with the chair, Sending Jacobs out to the floor. Michaels dared Jacobs to come back in, And just as Jacobs got up on the apron, Austin tried to sneak attack Michaels, But Michaels saw it coming! Michaels drilled Austin with a chair shot right to the head! Jacobs then entered the ring and choke slammed Michaels with one hand! Jacobs stood over all three men as we went to a commercial break with Jim Ross going nuts over the match between Jacobs and Scott Hall on September twenty first.

93, 96, 87 ***3/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

WWF Slam Of The Week- Evil wins on Monday night, As Jacobs choke slams Goldust straight to hell. (Monday Night Raw 9/1/97)

Beaten Like A Dog

Kevin Nash's music hits, And the fans are on their feet for the genetic wonder. Kevin Nash walks down the ramp way without the usual smirk on his face. Nash enters the ring and poses as pyro goes off for the big man. Nash is then handed a microphone.

Kevin Nash- Everyone saw what happened this past Monday night. That punk Jesse James turned his back on me during our tag team match, And thanks to him, I was pinned by "The Hitman". Yo, "Hitman", I'm sure you're very happy with walking away with the win. But remember, It took a damn baseball bat to get the job done on me. And don't think this gives you a advantage on September twenty first. I'm heading into In Your House to take back what everyone knows is mine, The World Wrestling Federation Championship! I am guaranteeing victory at In Your House, And I promise to be the new WWF Champion. But I am not out here to brag about what I'm going to do to you, No, I want you, Alex Wright, And that rat bastard Jesse James out here right now!

The crowd boos as the music of Bret Hart hits. Just like Nash asked, Hart has Jesse James and Alex Wright with him.

Bret Hart- Kevin Nash, How's your head feeling? I think you might have some damage there, After that baseball bat shot you took. You want the three of us right now? Hell, I don't think there's going to be anything left for me to face at In Your House. And look at you, You vow that you're walking away of In Your House with the WWF Championship around your waist, You think I'm going to be your b**** on September twenty first? You think you're just going to run right over me? Kevin Nash, You stand no chance in hell of defeating me for my WWF Championship on September twenty first. And were you surprised when you got turned on by Jesse James? You shouldn't be, Hell, You were the reason why he was on the shelf for so long. Or don't you remember? Let him refresh your memory for you.

Jesse James- Kevin Nash, How stupid are you? Why did you think I was out there to begin with? You're the bastard that Jackknifed me through a damn table and put me on the shelf for six months. You know how hard it was in physical therapy? Doctors told me I might not wrestle again, But I came back, I came back with purpose, To get revenge on you. You should have seen it coming, But your ego didn't let you. You think everyone is your friend, When the fact is, You have no friends in the WWF. Hey, I don't need Alex Wright and Bret Hart backing me up tonight. You want some? I want some of you just as badly as they do. You want me? You're gonna get some, B****!

Jesse James runs down to the ring, The baseball bat still in hand! James enters the ring, And Nash knocks him down with a right hand! Nash grabs James with one hand and tosses James to the corner! Nash pummels away on Jesse James! My God! Alex Wright comes running down to the ring! Wright gets knocked down by a clothesline! Nash gorilla slams James! Alex Wright takes another clothesline! Nash sends James onto the corner. Nash then whips Wright onto James! Nash charges at both men with a clothesline! Bret Hart is coming down to the ring! Hart enters the ring and he and Nash trade right hands! Wright low blows Nash! James gets the bat and hits Nash right in the face! Nash is out! Bret Hart, Jesse James and Alex Wright start stomping away on Kevin Nash! Bret Hart gets the microphone. James chokes Nash down with the bat while Wright lays a few kicks in on Nash.

Bret Hart- You're a very stupid man! Kevin Nash, That's twice in one week that you've been beaten down like a dog. How do you stand a chance of beating me on September twenty first? Kevin Nash, I am going to prove to you that I am the excellence of execution, And most importantly, 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 grabs the bat from James and hits Nash over the ribs with it. Friday Night Mayhem goes off the air with Alex Wright, Bret Hart and Jesse James posing over Nash's fallen body.

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Overall Rating- 83

TV Rating- 6.50

Hewey · May 17, 2006

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Channel: USA Network

Time Slot: Prime Time

Date: September 6, 1997

Location: Birmingham, England

Attendance: 7,050

Ticket Sales: $282,000

Announcers: Jonathan Coachman and Todd Pettengill

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

One Night Only 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.

World Wrestling Federation Light Heavyweight Championship

Taka Michinoku Vs. Hakushi©

Taka Michinoku and Hakushi had a good ten minute bout, But the fans weren't into it much. The announcers spent most of it discussing the rest of tonight's show, And the fact that Taka Michinoku is one of the WWF's Light Heavyweight's who seems to have a problem with the comments made by one Darnell Porter over the past couple of weeks. Both men started off trading counters and near falls, With them eventually taking out to the floor, Where Hakushi hit Taka with a asai moonsault. Taka also connected with a high risk maneuver, As he springboarded himself off the ropes and landed on Hakushi. Hakushi took control of things as they went back into the ring, Catching Taka with a tornado DDT. Hakushi couldn't keep Taka down, And the tough Japanese Superstar kept fighting back. Taka made the comeback, And out of nowhere, He planted Hakushi with the Michinoku Driver to score the win, And win the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship!

Taka Michinoku celebrated and posed with the title before heading up the ramp way. Hakushi argued with the referee, And then spit green mist into the poor referee's eyes.

70, 59, 81 **1\2

Mark Henry W/William Regal Vs. John Bradshaw

It was announced that Regal made a challenge to any superstar earlier in the night to face Mark Henry. The Mark Henry mega push has begun, As not even this hoss, Bradshaw, Had much of an offense on the world's strongest man. Mark Henry dominated most of the match, And wore down Bradshaw with some holds. Henry showed off his power by slamming Bradshaw several times, And even gorilla press slamming the three hundred pound hoss. Bradshaw was able to get a few shots in on Henry, And even nailed Henry with the stiff lariat, But he did not knock Henry off his feet. Bradshaw went for another lariat, But Henry caught him and powerslammed Bradshaw down. Henry then came off the ropes with a big splash to Bradshaw and got the win.

Afterwards, Regal entered the ring and told Henry to send a message to Ahmed Johnson. Henry pulled Bradshaw up and slammed Bradshaw down. Henry then connected with another big splash to Bradshaw! Mark Henry's arm was raised high in the air by Regal, Who looked at the camera and told Ahmed Johnson he stood no chance against this monster.

74, 78, 67 *1\2

Vader Vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin

Austin and Vader had a really great showing here tonight. Both men started off brawling, With Vader easily getting the best out of "Stone Cold". Vader knocked Austin off his feet several times. Vader looked like he was going to finish Austin off early, But Austin went to the outside to avoid Vader. Austin got huge heat by pretending he'd come back into the ring, Only to get off the apron and taunt Vader and the crowd. Vader had enough of Austin and went outside after Austin, Where he had things well in hand until Austin send Vader into the steel post. Austin controlled things in the ring, Even scoring with big maneuvers like a superplex and a body slam to Vader. Steve Austin wore Vader down with a abdominal stretch and sleeper hold, But he could not keep the mastodon down. Vader made the comeback when he caught Austin coming off the ropes and powerslammed Austin down. Vader was a man on fire, Knocking Austin down with right hands, And running Austin over with clotheslines. Vader almost put Austin away after avalanching Austin in the corner and following up with a powerbomb, But Austin somehow kicked out. Steve Austin connected with the Stone Cold Stunner, But Vader somehow kicked out. Austin got frustrated, And took the padding off the turnbuckles, Exposing the steel. Austin went to ram Vader into it, But Vader countered, And Austin went head first into the exposed steel! Vader connected with another powerbomb, And got the win!

Vader celebrated his win, Until he saw Cactus Jack standing on top of the stage, Holding a chain. Both men stared each other down with the announcers hyping their chain match for Almost Human.

86, 89, 82 ***1\4

Vader gained overness from this match.

Interview with Al Snow

We go backstage, Outside the locker room, Where we see Marissa Mazzola standing by with Al Snow.

Marissa Mazzola- Al Snow, You will join forces with Ken Shamrock and D'Lo Brown later tonight to face Envy in six men tag team action. Al Snow, You've been feuding with Envy for quite sometime, But after the events of Friday night, One would assume Envy will have alot on their plates tonight.

Al Snow- Yeah, Envy will have alot on their plate tonight. You know, Envy always seems to be one step ahead of everyone in the WWF when it comes to the numbers game. We saw it last night when they attacked me and Ken Shamrock. But you know, Tonight, Shamrock and myself have a hell of a tag team partner backing us up. We got the King Of The Ring himself joining us tonight. And Envy will have to worry about that. They'll have to worry about what will happen when the three of us come at them with everything we got. And we're sending a message out to Envy, Especially two men, Mr. Perfect and Rick Martel. The veterans. Shamrock and myself got the two of you at In Your House, But after tonight, You'll be wondering if you'll even make it to September twenty first. Now, If you'll excuse me, I gotta get ready for my match.

Snow enters the locker room and shuts the door. The announcers hype the six men tag team match up later in the night, With Todd promising Envy will win tonight.

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World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championship

Brian Pillman and Chris Benoit© Vs. The Godwinns

If anyone could drag a good match out of The Godwinns, It would be the team of Benoit and Pillman. This is a rematch from June's King Of The Ring, Which Coachman said The Godwinns never got a chance to regain the titles from Brian Pillman and Chris Benoit. The fans ended up cheering for the heels, Pillman and Benoit, And booed the hell out of The Godwinns. The Godwinns started off getting the better out of the champions, But thanks to some under handed tactics, Benoit and Pillman were able to isolate Phineous Godwinn. The champions wore down and pounded Phineous for quite sometime, Using submission maneuvers and double team maneuvers on the tough farmer. Phineous though, Somehow withstood the assault from Benoit and Pillman, And after slop dropping both men, He made the hot tag to Henry. Henry entered the ring and started to clean house. It looked like we'd have new champions several times. Phineous tossed Benoit outside and went out after Benoit. Inside the ring, Henry tried to slop drop Pillman, But Pillman countered and rolled Henry up with his feet all over the ropes and got the three!

Benoit and Pillman took their titles and fled to the back while The Godwinns argued with the referee.

80, 75, 86 ***1\4

World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championship

"Party Boy" Marty Jannetty© Vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley

There was a coin toss to decide which one of Jannetty's title would be on the line. The fans were hot for this match up, With Helmsley getting massive heat from the fans. By this time next year, Hunter Hearst Helmsley could easily be a main eventer. Jannetty continues to be very popular with the crowd as well. Helmsley and Jannetty had a good showing here. Helmsley started off out wrestling Jannetty, But Jannetty was able to take down Helmsley with his quick offense, And ended up taking Helmsley out to the floor. Jannetty dove out to the floor onto Helmsley and continued having things in his hand as they went back into the ring. It wasn't until Jannetty missed a splash from the top, That Helmsley took control of things. Helmsley worked over Jannetty's legs, Smacking it across the steel post, And even dropping Jannetty knee first onto the steel steps. Helmsley almost won the title when he had Jannetty locked into a Indian Deathlock, But the party boy would not give it up. Helmsley wouldn't stop though, And kept Jannetty grounded. Jannetty was able to connect with a hurricanrane to Helmsley out of nowhere, And made the comeback. Jannetty got a few close near falls over Helmsley, But Helmsley would not be put away. Jannetty connected with the running enziguri kick, But he couldn't cover, As his leg was still bothering him. Both men slowly got up, And Helmsley kicked Jannetty in the midsection. Helmsley went for the Pedigree, But got distracted by the sight of Goldust, Who was on top of the stage. Helmsley was distracted long enough for Jannetty to roll him up and get the win!

Jannetty took his titles and walked up the ramp way, Still favoring his knee. We were shown Scorpio watching from the back, With a slick smile on his face. Back in the arena, Goldust entered the ring, Cornering Helmsley. Fans were expecting Goldust to hit Helmsley, But he stuck his hand out, Offering a handshake. Helmsley pushed Goldust and left the ring, Looking disgusted. Helmsley shouted that Goldust wasn't getting out of their match.

83, 84, 83 ***1\4

Marty Jannetty gained overness from this match.

World's Most Dangerous Man

We're inside the locker room, Where Marissa Mazzola is standing by with Mr. Perfect.

Marissa Mazzola- Mr. Perfect, You will be joining your Envy teammates in six men tag team match up later in the night. We heard comments from Al Snow earlier, And he says his team is defeating your team tonight. Also, Ken Shamrock has said that he is coming for you. You cost him his match with Rick Martel on Monday Night Raw. How do you feel about the world's most dangerous man coming after you?

Mr. Perfect- Oh no! Ken Shamrock is coming after me? Are you serious? Oh Gosh, What am I going to do? Not Ken Shamrock! After all, He's the world's most dangerous man. I better hit my knees and start praying for me! You know what? You're a moron if you think I'm scared of Ken Shamrock. Infact, Get out!

Marissa Mazzola- Excuse me?

Mr. Perfect- I said, Get out! You're too stupid to be doing this interview with me. Get!

Marissa leaves the locker room, Leaving Mr. Perfect all alone. Perfect looks at the camera and smirks.

Mr. Perfect- Ken Shamrock, You think you scare me? Hell, I didn't even know who you were until Monday night. Nah, Forget about all that. You want to hurt me? Why? Because I cost you your match on Monday night? Hey, Rick Martel was going to defeat you either way. I don't know why you're so bitter. I mean, I just hurried up the process of you losing another match. Don't be angry at me. Ken Shamrock, You actually think you can defeat me? I don't know if you know this, But they call me Mr. Perfect for a reason, And that's because I'm perfect! Hell, These morons know it. You should know it too, But then again, You're probably too ignorant for your own good. You think you can scare me? Oh yeah, Mr. Perfect turns around, And looks at the mirror behind him, We see Perfect's reflection in the mirror as he makes goofy faces while speaking "I'm Ken Shamrock, I'm the world's most dangerous man, Be careful, Or I'll punch myself on my head and yell like a b**** like in heat!" stops looking at the mirror Come on! Gimme a break, Kenny! Ken Shamrock, If we were to step into the ring, I'd make a clown outta you! I'd out wrestle, Out class, And quite frankly, Outwit you! And tonight, It's six men tag team action, I'll show you a little something tonight in the ring, And on September twenty first, Hell, I'll give your ugly behind another wrestling lesson in the tag team match. And if I'm impressed, Then maybe, Maybe, Just maybe, I might give you the time of day and wrestle you one on one.

Mr. Perfect's eyes go wide as he glances at the mirror, And the image he sees, Is Ken Shamrock, Who's in the door way! Mr. Perfect turns around, And he looks scared for his life. Shamrock tackles Perfect down and begins to punch Perfect! Luckily, Referees show up quickly to break off the fight. Both men have to be held apart as we go back to ringside.

80

Mr. Perfect lost overness from this segment.

World Wrestling Federation Championship

Bret Hart© Vs. Sean Waltman

It was announced that Sean Waltman was getting a shot at the WWF Intercontinental Championship at In Your House, That is, If he didn't walk away with the WWF Championship tonight. This is a match that could have been much more, But Bret Hart just isn't into things anymore, And his matches have suffered because of that. It looked like the WWF Championship would change hands quite a number of times, As Waltman was pumped up for this match. Waltman jumped Hart right from the get go, And tossed Hart out to the floor, Following up with a tope to Hart on the outside. Sean Waltman followed up with some quick near falls, Getting the fans on their feet. Waltman almost won it with a spinning heel kick, But Hart was able to put his foot on the ropes before the three count. Hart took over things when he caught Waltman on the outside and rammed Waltman back first into the steel post. Bret Hart wore down Sean Waltman inside the ring and kept Waltman grounded. Waltman showed signs of fighting back, But Hart was always there to stop him. Bret Hart applied maneuvers like a figure four and Boston crab to Waltman, But Waltman wouldn't give it up. Around the ten minute mark, Hart went up to the top rope, But Waltman shook the ropes, Causing Hart to lose his balance. Waltman then went up top with Hart and delivered a big time hurricanrana to "The Hitman". Sean Waltman started going crazy, Hitting Hart with nasty kicks, And delivering a big time DDT to Hart. Sean Waltman almost won the title after hitting Hart with a enziguri kick, But again, Hart had the ropes. Sean Waltman took Hart down with a backslide, But Hart countered, And put his feet on the ropes to score the win!

Bret Hart quickly took the title and walked to the back with it, With the fans booing "The Hitman" like crazy. Sean Waltman argued with the referee, But there was nothing he could do. Coachman put over Waltman big time, Saying Waltman had the WWF title in the palm of his hands if Hart hadn't cheated.

82, 85, 77 **3/4

Al Snow, D'Lo Brown and Ken Shamrock Vs. Envy

This six men tag team match started off in one big brawl. Envy were tossed to the floor and took a long time to regroup, As all three members were arguing with each other, As no one wanted to start the match. They then did a vote, And Martel and Perfect chose Maivia to go into the ring. Maivia got beaten down by all three of his opponents when he ran into the ring. D'Lo Brown was the one to be isolated, After Envy used the numbers game to their advantage. Envy wore down and beat down D'Lo for quite sometime. At times, One member of Envy would distract the referee while the two other would beat down D'Lo, Who the announcers said wasn't at one hundred percent due to injuries he suffered last night. Mr. Perfect and Rick Martel both showed off alot, With Maivia jumping up and down, Clapping for them. D'Lo wouldn't stay down though, And fought back from everything Envy threw at him. D'Lo ended up making the hot tag to Shamrock, Who entered the ring and started to clean house. Al Snow and Rick Martel were the legal men in the ring, While D'Lo and Shamrock brawled with Maivia and Perfect on the outside. Al Snow was a animal, As he started hitting all sorts of suplexes on Rick Martel. Al Snow finished off Rick Martel with the Snow Plow for the victory.

Al Snow, D'Lo Brown and Ken Shamrock celebrated their big win while Envy headed to the back, Coachman wondered if Snow and Shamrock would have a dominant showing at In Your House in two weeks.

84, 86, 81 ***

Who's Going To Be The Last Man Standing?

Shawn Michaels' music hits to a huge ovation from the fans. The fans are on their feet as the "Heart Break Kid" Shawn Michaels walks down the ramp way. Michaels slaps hands with a few fans at ringside before he enters the ring. Shawn Michaels poses as the pyro behind him go off. Once he's done, Michaels is handed a microphone. The fans chant "HBK".

Shawn Michaels- September twenty first is do or die for me. Steve Austin has defeated me twice, But those two times were thanks to him cheating his ass off. But Steve, Like I said on Friday night, You signed your death certificate when you let me choose the stipulation for our match. And now, You got yourself into a last man standing match up with me. Steve Austin, Did you see me in a last man standing match last year? I was knocked all around, I got my ass beaten down like a dog, But in the end, I was the last man standing. Austin, This is more than just finding out who the better man is, It's personal between us. It's damn personal. You have gone too far. And I know everyone thinks I've crossed the line as well, Hell, I've beaten down officials, I've beaten down other wrestlers, All to get to you. And it won't stop. It won't stop until I choose it to stop. Austin, When you're in the ring with me on September twenty first, I'm going to take out all my aggression and frustrations on you. There is no way you will defeat me in the last man standing match. I'm going to kick your ass all over In Your House, I will do things to you that you never thought was possible. And in the end, There will be one man standing, And that man will be the "Heart Break Kid" Shawn Michaels! I.................

Steve Austin's music begins to play with the fans booing. But no one is coming out. Michaels watches the stage, But no one is coming out, Despite Austin's music playing. Then, Austin comes out through the crowd and enters the ring! Austin clotheslines Shawn Michaels from behind! The music stops and the fans are booing Austin as he stomps down on Michaels. Austin pulls Michaels up and rams Michaels' head into the turnbuckle! Austin starts to hit Michaels with right hands! Austin then chops Michaels! Austin looks at the crowd with a crazed look, Before he starts stomping down on Michaels. Steve Austin pulls Michaels up by the hair, But Michaels punches Austin! Both men start trading blows, The crowd is rabid! Michaels chops Austin! Austin connects with a right hand! Michaels starts getting the best out of Austin and clotheslines Austin out to the floor! Shawn Michaels springboards off the ropes and launches himself onto Austin! Michaels connects with more right hands to Austin! The fans begin booing as the officials come down from the back. Michaels starts hitting them! Michaels is beating down the officials! Austin, Though, Is fleeing through the crowd! Michaels realizes Austin is gone, And goes out through the crowd to chase him! Eventually, The camera loses both men!

100

Shawn Michaels gained overness from this segment.

Kevin Nash Vs. British Bulldog

The English crowd was hot for this big match up. The fans chanted for Bulldog and booed the hell out of Kevin Nash here. Both men started off slowly, Neither men wanting to make a mistake. They did a test of strength, Which was won by the genetic wonder, Who knocked Bulldog down. The match was all Nash from here, As he took Bulldog out to the floor and out brawled Davey Boy Smith. Bulldog was able to turn things around for himself when he nailed Nash with a low blow, And then sent Nash into the steel post. British Bulldog rammed Nash's arm in the steel post several times. When they came back inside the ring, Bulldog kept Nash grounded, And worked over Nash's injured arm. Nash looked like he was going to make a comeback a few times, With the crowd heavily booing him, But Bulldog would always stop him and overpower "Big Daddy Cool". Bulldog was even able to lift Nash high up in the air for the stalling vertical suplex. During the match, When Bulldog had Nash down on the canvas, And worked over Nash's arm, Jesse James came down from the back with a baseball bat in hand. Bulldog almost put Nash away with the Running Powerslam, But Nash somehow kicked out. Nash then started making the comeback, And connected with his trademark maneuvers on Bulldog. Nash back dropped Bulldog high in the air and followed up with a big sidewalk slam, But when he had Bulldog covered, James was up on the apron, Distracting the referee. Nash grabbed James and tossed James into the ring. Nash booted James in the face, Knocking out James. Bulldog grabbed the baseball bat and went to hit Nash with it, But Nash booted Bulldog as well! Nash then called for the Jackknife, With the fans booing the living hell out of him. Nash lifted Bulldog up, And then dropped Davey Boy Smith with the Jackknife Powerbomb! Nash covered Bulldog, And got the three!

Right after the win, The fans started tossing garbage into the ring. But the fight wasn't over, As James nailed Nash from behind! James started punching Nash in the corner. Bulldog came too, And joined the fight. Both men started double teaming Nash. Both men tried a double clothesline to Nash, But Nash ducked, And came off the ropes with a double clothesline of his own to both men! Nash followed up by tossing James out to the floor! Nash booted Bulldog down and went outside after James. Nash grabbed a steel chair, And drilled James with a huge shot to the head! Nash then entered the ring with the steel chair. Bulldog stood up, And Nash drilled Bulldog with a huge chair shot to the head! Nash pulled Bulldog up and tossed Bulldog all the way outside the ring. Nash went outside after Bulldog, And Jackknifed Bulldog on the steel stage! Nash came back to ringside, And grabbed James. Nash put James back into the ring and Jackknifed James as well! Kevin Nash posed over Jesse James' body as his pyro went off. One Night Only went off the air with Coachman asking if Kevin Nash would be this dominant at In Your House "Almost Human".

84, 89, 74 **1\2

Overall Rating- 76

TV Rating- 6.45

Competition

Saturday Night

TV Rating- 0.99

Attendance- 5,002

Ticket Sales- $200,080

Hardcore TV

TV Rating- 2.95

Attendance- 3,510

Ticket Sales- $105,300

Worldwide

TV Rating- 3.91

Attendance- 5,025

Ticket Sales- $201,000

Notes

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

"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 value" -Sophie

News

- WCW have signed Rowdy Roddy Piper to a written contract!

- WCW have signed Sid Vicious to a written contract!

- WCW have signed independent worker Doug Gilbert to a written contract!

- Jushin Thunder Liger has agreed to an open contract with SWF!

Credit deepfwiedsushi for the awesome banner
Date: September 21, 1997
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Current Card

World Wrestling Federation Championship
Bret Hart© Vs. Kevin Nash
World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championship
"Party Boy" Marty Jannetty© Vs. Sean Waltman

Last Man Standing Match
Shawn Michaels Vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin

Chain Match
Cactus Jack Vs. Vader

If Scott Hall Wins, He Gets A Shot At The WWF Championship
Scott Hall Vs. Jacobs

Mark Henry Vs. Ahmed Johnson

Goldust Vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley

Mr. Perfect and Rick Martel Vs. Al Snow and Ken Shamrock

nihilist · May 17, 2006

Two very solid shows there and One Night Only especially was a worthy event. Jacobs vs. Scott Hall looks to be a cracking match as does Hart v. Nash and the two other "extreme" matches we're likely to see at Almost Human (Imagines Cactus Jack with chains...)

Just one question: How much overness do Rowdy and Sid have? I know it doesn't make much difference, but I'd just be interested.

Keep up the great work and I think Almost Human is going to be a firecracker of a show.

Hewey · May 18, 2006

nihilist, Piper's overness is 90, Sid's is 93. Hajjhowe, I'm still waiting for Howe to get ready to leave USWA, Once he does, The young hoss will be called up.

Credit Kempay for the logo
Date: September 8, 1997
Location: Hamburg, Germany

Monday Night Raw is coming to you two weeks away from In Your House "Almost Human". And tonight, We're going to see a stacked episode of the only wrestling show worth watching on a Monday night, Monday Night Raw. Tonight, We're going to see a huge main event take place. Tonight, It will be Kevin Nash, The number one contender for the WWF Championship, Taking on Germany's own, Alex Wright in the main event. Kevin Nash is headed into next Sunday's PPV with the chance of leaving as the next WWF Champion, However, He should not take the former WWF European Champion lightly. Alex Wright is considered to be one of the top young wrestlers in the WWF, And he's a man who's been in the ring with some big names. Which one of these two men is going to leave tonight's Monday Night Raw with the win? This is a main event you can't miss! Kevin Nash versus Alex Wright, Only on the USA Network!

Another huge match will take place tonight as well. Al Snow will go one on one with his former tag team partner, Steve Austin. These two men feuded in the spring, And fought in a series of classic matches. Al Snow won the feud, But tonight, The feud continues. Al Snow will be teaming up with Ken Shamrock at In Your House to face Envy members Rick Martel and Mr. Perfect, While Austin faces Shawn Michaels in the last man standing match up. Tonight, Which one of these two men will walk away with the win?

Also, The new WWF Light Heavyweight Champion, Taka Michinoku, Will defend the title in a triple threat match tonight. His opponents? Johnny Swinger and Ron Killings. Taka won the title last Saturday at One Night Only, Will he be able to make it past tonight with the title? Or will a new champion be crowned? Also, There will be a fatal four way tag team elimination match to determine the number one contenders for the WWF Tag Team Championship. It'll be a match between Suicide Blonds, Dynasty, Memphis Royalty and Born In The USA. Which team will get the title shot at In Your House?

The WWF Intercontinental Championship will be on the line, When Scorpio challenges Marty Jannetty. These two men lost a tag team match against Dynasty on Friday night, And some fans think it was Scorpio's fault. Neither men have gotten along as of late, And tonight, They'll meet for Jannetty's WWF Intercontinental Championship. The winner of this match will defend the title against Sean Waltman next Sunday night. Will Jannetty retain? Or will Scorpio leave Germany as the new WWF Intercontinental Champion?

Plus, We will be hearing from Hunter Hearst Helmsley. What will Helmsley have to say after Goldust's comments last Monday night? Will Goldust show up? We'll also hear from Darnell Porter, Who's going to address some of the comments he made concerning the Light Heavyweight's in the WWF. This is going to be a hell of a show, Make sure you don't miss it.

Hewey · May 18, 2006

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Credit Kempay for the logo

Channel: USA Network

Time Slot: Prime Time

Date: September 8, 1997

Location: Hamburg, Germany

Attendance: 7,040

Ticket Sales: $281,600

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.

Fatal Four Way Tag Team Elimination Match

Suicide Blonds Vs. Dynasty Vs. Memphis Royalty Vs. Born In The USA

The winners will meet Benoit and Pillman for the WWF Tag Team Championship at In Your House. This was a good match up, With all four teams fighting it hard to walk away with the chance of getting a shot at the WWF Tag Team Championship. After their promo on Friday night, Suicide Blonds got quite over with the crowd. The first team eliminated as Born In The USA, After Lawler pinned Patriot with a hand full of tights. Next up, Memphis Royalty, After Copeland pinned Lawler with the Animalize. It was down to Dynasty and Suicide Blonds, A match that could be great at a PPV event. Dynasty almost walked away with the win, And they cheated several times, But Suicide Blonds were on a mission tonight. In the end, Copeland dove out to the floor onto Hollywood Holly, Leaving Christian Cage and Chris Kanyon in the ring. Kanyon went for a swinging neck breaker, But Cage countered, And won the match with the Caged Fury to Kanyon.

Suicide Blonds celebrated their big victory with Vince McMahon asking us if these two men would be the future WWF Tag Team Champions.

75, 75, 76 **1/4

Out Of Control?

The cameras take us to the Commissioner's office. We see Ric Flair and Rick Rude looking over some papers. Flair is criticizing some of Rude's future plans, But they stop their bickering when Shawn Michaels enters the office.

Ric Flair- I'm glad you could make it, Shawn. There's some things the three of us need to talk about. I think you know what those things are.

Shawn Michaels- Let me guess, You got some pissed off officials for me "abusing" them last week, And Austin is probably trying to back out of our match, Whatever. Look, I'm busy, If you got something to say, Say it. Otherwise, Good bye.

Rick Rude- Shawn Michaels, I would fire your ass right now. I would, I truly would. Except, You bring in the money. The people love you, And I just can't let you leave. But just so we're clear, I don't care for the referees, Or anyone else complaining, But when they start talking about suing the WWF, Then I draw the line. You do anything like you did last week, And you will have to be punished. And you will not like it.

Shawn Michaels- Gosh, I hope you're not serious. What are you going to do? Book me in handicap matches? Been there, Done that. Take away my title shots? Lets see, Thanks to this joker, I haven't gotten a title shot since last December. So really, Do your worse, I could care less. But remember, I got a big match on September twenty first, And Rick Rude, You need Shawn Michaels at that show. It's the one guaranteed classic for the Pay Per View, And I know you're not stupid enough to ruin a classic.

Rick Rude- You're right, I won't get in the way of that match. But if you cross the line one more time, After In Your House, I'm suspending you for a very long time. Flair, They put you in charge of looking over me, Right? What do you suggest?

Ric Flair- Look, I'm going to have to side with Rick Rude on this one. You can't go around beating down officials. You crossed the line last week. You keep this up, And not only will you not get a shot at the WWF Championship, But I'm going to have to suspend you.

Shawn Michaels- Suspend me? You're going to suspend me? Who gives a damn? I mean, Really, Who gives a damn if I get suspended or not? Suspend me, And you'll have alot of pissed off fans. You'll also lose your top performer, Make no mistake about it, I am the best in the WWF. And you got no one else these people would rather watch than Shawn Michaels. Who are you going to get? Some of your old dinosaur friends from Atlanta?

Ric Flair- I'm not the bad guy here. And Shawn Michaels, I can find someone to replace you. Yeah, There will be alot of pissed off fans, And they will be looking at me for suspending you, But pull anything like you did last week, And I will make sure you don't wrestle in the WWF for a long time. You don't run the show, I do. Like I said, Next time you lay your hands on a referee, Road agent, Or do anything that pisses me off, You're suspended without pay.

Shawn Michaels- We'll see about that, Fact is, I do what I want, When I want. Suspend me, Fire me, I just don't give a damn anymore.

Michaels leaves the office. Neither Flair or Rude look happy. Monday Night Raw goes to a commercial break.

84

Shawn Michaels lost overness from this segment.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Hype Video For WWF Light Heavyweight Championship Match

When we return from the commercial break, We get a video hyping the upcoming WWF Light Heavyweight Championship match. We get thoughts from all three men, And we see some clips of those men in action.

Ron Killings- Growing up in Compton, I thought I had no future. I saw what went on there, People dealing right in front of my house, Kids dropping out of school, Drive byes, I saw everything. But I had a dream. I dreamed that I would go to the World Wrestling Federation. And that one day, I would compete with the best in the WWF. My dream has come true. I have come to the WWF, And I have fought some of the best wrestlers in the world today. Now, I got a whole new dream, To be the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion. I've fought Swinger and Michinoku before, I respect both men, But tonight, I'm headed for Hamburg, Germany with one goal in mind, To walk away as the new WWF Light Heavyweight Champion. It's gonna happen tonight.

Johnny Swinger- You know, I've been in the WWF for over a year. I've fought the best in the WWF. And I've beaten the best in the WWF. But back then, I was a lackey. I was apart of the money mine. But I outgrew them all. And they knew it. They knew Swinger was better than them. And now, I'm the only one left standing in the WWF. And I'm not headed for a pathetic future like them. I won this shot at the title, I defeated one of the best wrestlers in the WWF to get this shot tonight. And if you think Bruce Lee Jr. and Tupac are getting my way, You're in for the surprise of your life. I'm Johnny Swinger, The top Light Heavyweight in the WWF. I'm the man who's ducked out of over a thousand bedrooms before the husbands came home, And tonight, I'm the man who's walking out of Monday Night Raw as the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion. My opponents? They're good, But they're not great like Swinger.

Taka Michinoku- As a young man in Japan, I grew up idolizing many Japanese legends, Men like Riki Choshu, Men like Great Sasuke, I wanted to be just like them. Those men were great, They're still my idols. But now, I want to be an idol to some of the young up and comers in Japan. Some people feel that I don't deserve this title, That I got the title shot out of nowhere, But I proved myself day in and day out. I won the title, And I did it with my skills and talent. And tonight, This is my first title defense. I respect the skills of both my opponents, But nothing is keeping me from walking out of this match still the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion. I've taken my skills and talent to the WWF, To America, And now, I'm the top man in the WWF's Light Heavyweight division. And I'm going to stay on top for a very long time.

The video fades as we go to ringside.

65

World Wrestling Federation Light Heavyweight Championship

Taka Michinoku© Vs. Ron Killings Vs. Johnny Swinger

The video before the match helped get the crowd into this match up. There were no alliances here, As all three men went after the other. Within seconds, Killings and Swinger were out on the floor, And Taka came off the top rope with a moonsault to both men all the way to the floor. Each man looked like they were going to leave with the title, With Taka trying his hardest to break up every pin fall situation. Johnny Swinger came very close to winning the title after rolling up Taka with a hand full of tights, And almost got the three, Except, Killings made the save by hitting Swinger with a scissors kick to the back of the head just in time. All three men were battling it out. Swinger took Killings down with a swinging neck breaker, And then followed up by taking Taka out with the Swing Thing. Swinger, Instead of going for the cover, Went up top. Swinger tried to frog splash both men, But he got nothing but canvas. Taka and Killings slowly stood up, And Taka rolled up Killings to score the win.

Taka Michinoku celebrated his win while Killings and Swinger headed backstage. Neither men took their eyes off of Taka, Who posed with his title to cheers from the fans. McMahon called Taka the real deal, Asking if anyone would be able to defeat the WWF's Light Heavyweight Champion.

75, 66, 84 **3/4

What Is He Thinking?

Francis Cloutier is walking around backstage. He definitely looks nervous. He reaches a door, And knocks. There's no answer. Cloutier takes a deep breath, And enters the locker room. We see Jacobs inside, Sitting on a bench. Jacobs just stares at Cloutier.

Francis Cloutier- Hey, Champ. How you doing? I don't think we met, I'm Francis Cloutier. I been dying to meet you. I mean, I am a huge fan. Jacobs, You're a future WWF Champion. It's true, True to the core. Anyways, I just wanted to drop bye and say hello. I know you got some things on your mind, Like The Undertaker. Jacobs stands up and adjusts his gloves Hang on, I'm not out here to fight. You know, There's no doubt in my mind that you put the so called phenom to rest. I mean, You guys crashed the ambulance, You were the only ones who made it out. I just wanted to say well done on that. I never thought I'd see the day where someone took out The Undertaker. But you know, I feel that it's my responsibility, As a caring human being, To tell you something. See, Some people think you didn't get the job done on Undertaker. They're saying he's coming back, They're saying he's coming back for you. And Jacobs, I know you took him out. Hey, I defended you, I said "hey, Jacobs killed him! There is no way he's coming back!" But you know who insisted on Undertaker coming back? Sean Waltman. You know him right? He's friends with your opponent for In Your House, Scott Hall. Also, He's got a shot at the WWF Intercontinental Championship at the PPV as well. Yeah, I don't think he deserves it either. He's been saying you didn't take out Undertaker. He says he's actually spoken to the Taker. I mean, He says Undertaker is coming back to kill you! Personally, I think he's a liar, But you never know. Hell, I think he's a liar, But what if he's not lying? Maybe he has spoken to Undertaker? Also, I forgot to mention, But you got a match with him this Friday night. Now, Jacobs, If I were you, And I know you're smarter than me, I'd teach that kid a lesson. I'd take him out for good. After all, If he is talking to the deadman, You have to send a message out to him don't you?

Cloutier grins and exits the locker room. Jacobs' emotionless face becomes filled with rage as we go to a commercial break.

78

COMMERCIAL BREAK

World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championship

Scorpio Vs. "Party Boy" Marty Jannetty©

Excellent contest here. Neither men held anything back during this one. Both men started off trading counters and near falls, With Scorpio getting the better out of Jannetty. Scorpio acted a bit cocky, Smiling at Jannetty, Telling Jannetty to bring it on, Asking Jannetty if that was all he had. The match didn't stay in the ring long, As Jannetty took Scorpio outside with a drop kick, And then connected with a plancha to Scorpio on the outside. However, Scorpio was able to send Jannetty into the steel steps to gain the upper hand. Scorpio had alot of close near falls on Jannetty, But the champ kept fighting back. Jannetty made the comeback, And scored as many close near falls as Scorpio had scored on him. Jannetty went up top, But Scorpio shoved him off the top, Sending Jannetty crashing into the steel guardrail on the outside. Scorpio rolled Jannetty inside the ring and went up top, Looking for the Diss That Don't Miss, But the bell rang, It was announced that the time limit was up, And that the match was a draw!

The fans booed the decision, But Scorpio stood on the top turnbuckle, Looking like he was still going to come off the top onto Jannetty, However, Scorpio simply got off the ropes and entered the ring. He handed Jannetty his titles, But vowed he'd beat Jannetty sooner or later.

77, 67, 88 ***1\4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Goldust's Just Don't Understand

Vince McMahon is inside the ring once we return from the commercial break.

Vince McMahon- Ladies and gentlemen, At this time, Allow me to introduce to you, The man who will head into In Your House "Almost Human", On September twenty first, To face his former tag team partner, Ladies and gentlemen, Please welcome, Hunter Hearst Helmsley!

The fans greet Helmsley with the biggest heat of the night as his music plays. Once Helmsley appears, The boos are even louder. The arrogant snob doesn't even acknowledge the crowd as he walks down to the ring. He enters the ring and does his pose. McMahon offers a handshake, But Helmsley will have none of that.

Vince McMahon- Hunter Hearst Helmsley, On Sunday night, September twenty first, At In Your House "Almost Human", It'll be you facing your former tag team partner, Goldust. We heard from Goldust last week, Who doesn't seem to think that Helmsleydust is truly over. He still thinks you two are friends, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, What are your thoughts as this match nears?

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- McMahon, Goldust doesn't understand. The moron things that we're still a unit, He thinks that we're still a tag team, But the truth is, Helmsleydust is through. Goldust, I'm going to make this very simple, I used you. When I didn't need you anymore, I dumped you. It's as simple as that. I don't know what's wrong with you, Maybe you finally lost it, I don't know, But we are wrestling in two weeks time. And let me tell you something, You better take this seriously, Because I'm not headed to In Your House to have a nice little exhibition match, I want to make you feel pain. I want to hurt you. And Goldust, I'm going to make sure you get it through your heard, We're done. And when I'm beating the living hell out of you, You'll finally understand it.

Vince McMahon- But what if he doesn't fight you? What will you do then?

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- If he doesn't fight? Hell, If he doesn't fight me, I'll still beat him down. It'll be the easiest match of my career then. I don't care, He's going to get the message loud and clear next Sunday night. And another thing.........

Goldust's music plays, Cutting off Helmsley. The fans are on their feet as the most bizarre wrestler in the history of the WWF makes his way to the top of the stage. Goldust stays on the ramp way, Holding a microphone.

Goldust- Hunter, Why are you doing this? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why?! What happened? What did I do to upset you? Hunter, Please, Come back! Come back to us! Come back to the freaks! Helmsleydust, Man! Come on! Goldust walks down the ramp way and enters the ring. He gets down on his knees and grabs Helmsley Please! Come on! Hunter, Lets talk about this, Lets have a drink man, One drink! Come on man! One drink! Hunter, Listen..... Just listen.........

Helmsley shoves Goldust down, And the fans are booing the living hell out of Helmsley. Even Hendrix shows a little sympathy towards Goldust.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- Look, Helmsleydust is through! Get that through your damn head! You're pathetic!

Helmsley exits the ring, Looking disgusted. McMahon tries to talk to Goldust, But Goldust shoves McMahon away. Goldust leaves the ring and walks up the ramp way, Saying "Hunter".

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Hunter Hearst Helmsley gained overness from this segment.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Al Snow Vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin

Al Snow and Steve Austin always put on classics when facing other, And this was no different. Al Snow has lost alot of heat since he ended his feud with Austin, And the WWF figured they'd try to get it back by having Snow wrestle the biggest heel in the company, Who is also Snow's greatest opponent. Both men started brawling, With Al Snow getting the better out of Steve Austin. They fought all over the ringside area, Where Austin smacked Snow in the head with the ring bell to take control of things. Austin worked over Snow with submission maneuvers inside the ring, And also used a few suplexes to Snow. Snow started making the comeback around the twelve minute mark, And caught Austin with about five different suplexes, One right after the other. Austin stood up, And Snow took him out with the Snow Plow. Before Snow could cover, Rick Martel ran down to the ring with a steel chair and hit Snow with a shot to the back! The referee called for the bell, Giving Snow the win as a result of a disqualification.

Martel and Austin both started putting the boots to Al Snow, But Shawn Michaels came running down the ramp way with a steel chair in hand! Martel and Austin quickly fled the ring! Michaels checked on Snow while Austin and Martel watched from the top of the stage.

91, 92, 90 ****

Al Snow gained overness from this match.

Interview with Rick Martel

We cut backstage, And we see Marissa Mazzola. She runs out to Rick Martel, Who appears to be getting ready to leave the arena.

Marissa Mazzola- Rick Martel, Why did you hit Al Snow with a steel chair tonight? Is this about the tag team match next Sunday night?

Rick Martel- What else would that be about? Actually, Al Snow thinks he's so great because he pinned me at One Night Only. Al Snow, After In Your House, I am challenging you to a one on one match! You think you're so great, Well, Lets see how you measure up to Rick Martel!

Rick Martel walks on off as we go to a commercial break.

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COMMERCIAL BREAK

WWF Slam Of The Week- Vader powerbombs Steve Austin for the victory. (One Night Only 9/6/97)

Darnell Porter Video

Monday Night Raw returns from the break with a video showing highlights of both Chavo Guerrero and Taka Michinoku. Once the video ends, We cut to Darnell Porter, Who's sitting on a couch. Porter shakes his head.

Darnell Porter- I watched WWF television last week, And I heard the announcers say these two suckas, Taka Michinoku, And Chavo Guerrero, We're upset with my comments about them. Yeah, Those two suckas are upset over Darnell Porter's comments. Lemme tell you two something, You're angry because I speak the truth. You two are nothing compared to me. Chavo Guerrero, You think you're so special because you were the first WWF Light Heavyweight champion, Congratulations, But sucka, I coulda won that son b**** alot quicker than you. Except, I woulda never lost it! Chavo, You're only wrestling in the WWF because of your last name. If you weren't a Guerrero, You'd be cleaning up elephant crap at the local zoo in Mexico, Essa! Hell, You should be working at Taco Bell, Like the rest of these Mexican suckas. You think you're special because you're a Guerrero? You're a third generation superstar, Well, I'm a first generation, First version, Darnell Porter! What you got to say about that? And Taka Michinoku, Don't get me started on you. You don't deserve that title, You snuck in the back door to win it. Hell, Anybody could have done that! The way I see it, You ain't nothing but a Chinese restaurant worker, Trying to play with the big boys. Fact is, Look at me, Then look at you. The women drool over me, You? You ain't never been with a woman! None of you think like "Show Time" either. Yeah, I see the way you suck up these suckas, Hey, The fans ain't nothing but suckas who put money in my pockets! Remember, I have a saying, "Money, Championships, And women". That's the "Show Time" way, Baby! But you two don't think like that, That's why you two are nothing but fools. And hey, When I make my debut, I'll gladly face you two losers. Darnell Porter don't fear nobody, Baby, I'm Mr. "Show Time". And soon, I'll make my mark as the greatest Light Heavyweight of all time.

The video ends, And we go to ringside.

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Darnell Porter gained overness from this segment.

Kevin Nash Vs. Alex Wright

Alex Wright easily got the biggest ovation of the night tonight. Kevin Nash got a mixed reaction during his entrance, But as soon as the match started, Nash was booed out of the building. Nash started off over powering Alex Wright, And easily manhandled the smaller Wright. But things changed when Bret Hart came walking down the ramp way, Which distracted Nash long enough for Wright to low blow Nash behind the referee's back. Alex Wright tried everything he could to keep Nash down, But Kevin Nash fought back from everything Wright tossed at him. Bret Hart even hit Nash with the WWF Championship behind the referee's back, But Nash was able to kick out. Nash soon made the comeback, And used all of his trademark maneuvers on Wright. Nash was about to boot Wright in the face, But Wright ducked, And caught Nash with a spinning heel kick. Bret Hart got up on the apron, Holding the WWF Championship, Telling Wright to ram Nash into it. Wright pulled Nash up and went to ram Nash head first into the title, But Nash countered, And whipped Wright into Hart, Knocking Hart off the apron! Nash booted Wright in the face, And got the win!

Things weren't over yet, Bret Hart jumped Nash from behind, Hitting Nash with the WWF Championship! Bret Hart started stomping down on Nash while Alex Wright was helped to the back. Hart grabbed the title and waited for Nash to get up. Once Nash got up, Hart went to hit him with the WWF Championship, But Nash ducked, And then tossed Hart out to the floor! Nash dared Hart to come fight him, But Hart took the coward's way out, And walked up the ramp way! Monday Night Raw went off the air with Nash posing while Hart watched. Who will be the WWF Champion after In Your House?

81, 87, 69 **

Overall Rating- 76

TV Rating- 6.43

Competition

Monday Nitro

TV Rating- 5.44

Attendance- 4,031

Ticket Sales- $161,240

ECW Code Red

TV Rating- 5.22

Attendance- 3,506

Ticket Sales- $105,180

USPW Thursday Night Jam

TV Rating- 1.68

Attendance- 804

Ticket Sales- $24,120

Notes

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

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

News

- Ahmed Johnson blasted the WWF during a radio interview. WWF management, While upset, Has let this slide, As they want the big Ahmed Johnson versus Mark Henry match to happen.

- Brian Christopher didn't show up for a public appereance the WWF had scheduled for him. He has been suspended for the rest of the month.

- WCW have fired Duke Droese!

- WCW have fired Mike Rotundo!

- WCW have fired Doug Gilbert!

Hewey · May 19, 2006

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Channel: UPN

Time Slot: Prime Time

Date: September 12, 1997

Location: Berlin, Germany

Attendance: 7,527

Ticket Sales: $301,080

Announcers: Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler

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

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

World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championship

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

The WWF Tag Team Championship were up for grabs in this contest here. Both teams have wrestled each other many times, And know each other well enough to put on solid matches. Born In The USA started off on fire, Running right through Benoit and Pillman. But soon, Benoit and Pillman were able to isolate Bart Gunn and double team "All American" Gunn. Gunn wouldn't stay down, And fought back. Bart Gunn ran down both Benoit and Pillman with the Forearm Shot, And made the hot tag to The Patriot. The Patriot entered the ring and cleaned house. New champions were almost crowned, As The Patriot had Benoit tapping out to his own Crippler Crossface, But Benoit wasn't the legal man in the ring. Benoit and Gunn were left to fight on the outside, Leaving Patriot and Pillman in the ring. Patriot went for the Uncle Slam, But Pillman countered it into the Cobra Clutch Sleeper, Which made Patriot tap out.

Afterwards, Pillman and Benoit destroyed Born In The USA, With Pillman wrapping a steel chair around Patriot's ankle, And jumping off the top onto it, Breaking Patriot's ankle! Bart Gunn fell victim to a brutal chair shot to the head by the Canadian crippler! Benoit and Pillman stood over Born In The USA and posed with the WWF Tag Team titles. Jerry Lawler said the Suicide Blonds stood no chance in hell of beating these two men for the gold.

79, 77, 81 **3/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Waiting For Later

Kevin Nash makes his way down to the ring as Friday Night Mayhem returns from the commercial break. The fans are on their feet for the number one contender. Nash enters the ring and poses for a bit, Before being handed a microphone.

Kevin Nash- Berlin, Germany, Big sexy is in the house! I know each and everyone of you fans are looking forward to tonight's huge main event. I know everyone wants to see the two dudes with attitude kick Bret Hart's and Steve Austin's asses here tonight. Now, Let me introduce to you, My tag team partner, And my best friend, Ladies and gentlemen, Shawn Michaels!

Shawn Michaels' music plays to another huge ovation from the fans. Michaels prances around the stage before entering the ring. Michaels and Nash do their traditional pose, And more pyro goes off. Once they are done, Nash starts talking.

Kevin Nash- Shawn, Tonight is a big night for us. We got Austin and Hart in tonight's main event. And you know we're gonna kick their asses. HBK and Big Daddy Cool are gonna run right over those two tonight in Berlin! If you people saw Monday Night Raw, You saw how dominant the genetic wonder was, Bret, I know you saw it, You were right there, That's what you can expect next Sunday night. I'm heading into "Almost Human" to take the WWF Championship off of your waist. It's my time to become the WWF Champion, And I'm going to do whatever it takes to walk away as the new WWF Champion. But that's not why we're here tonight. It's me and Shawn against you and Austin. Austin, I'm going to leave you to this man right here, But make no mistake about it, We're not done. Not by a long shot. I still owe you a Jackknife, And maybe, Just maybe, Tonight, You might get one. Tonight will be all about sending a message to the two of you. And after me and the "Heart Break Kid" kick both your asses, You know what's to come on September twenty first.

Shawn Michaels- Steve Austin, Don't worry, I'll make sure you walk out of tonight's in one piece. After all, I'm looking forward to whipping your ass in the last man standing match next Sunday night. And Steve, Make no mistake about it, Last man standing will be the worst beating you will take in your whole entire life. I'm going to make you pay for everything you've done to me. And if I have my way, Your ass ain't making it out of In Your House, I guarantee it to you! And Bret, Hell, I know Big D wants some of you tonight, But we got some unfinished business. And get in my face, And I'll make you regret it. Tonight is all about proving who the superior tandem is, And you're taking a look at it. And after tonight, You two are.................

Bret Hart's music plays, Cutting off Shawn Michaels. The fans boo their hearts out as Bret Hart stands on top of the entrance way, Holding the WWF Championship over his shoulder. Then, Steve Austin's music plays, And the fans boo even louder. Austin joins Bret Hart on top of the stage.

Bret Hart- You two are so full of yourselves. Kevin Nash, You think you're taking the World Wrestling Federation Championship away from me? You think that you are going to defeat me at In Your House? You're more ignorant than I thought. See, I've beaten you before. Hell, I pinned you just last week. Do you really think you're going to be the one who takes my title away from me? Kevin Nash, You stand no chance of walking out of In Your House with my title. The fact of the matter is, Your days are coming to an end, Kevin. Sure, You manhandled me on Monday night, But that won't matter next Sunday night. You know that you do not have a chance of taking this belt from around my waist. And Kevin Nash, You, And your little girlfriend over there, Know that I am the best there is, The best there was, And the best that there ever will be! And in tonight's main event, I have the honor of teaming up with a man I respect, A man I trust, A man who I know has my back, I have the honor with teaming with a future legend, Shawn, A man that's beaten you more times than I have, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. And tonight, We're walking out of Friday Night Mayhem as the winners, And there's nothing you can do about it.

Shawn Michaels- Hey, We're right here, Why don't you two jackasses come down here and fight us? You think you're so tough, You're gonna beat us? Get your asses down here!

Steve Austin- You want some of me my boy? Huh? You want some of this tough redneck right here? Hell, Bret, Stay here, I'll take both those son b****** on all by myself! That's right! I want the two of you! Shawn Michaels, Kevin Nash, I wanna fight the both of ya's all by myself! You think you can handle this? You think you can take me on? Well, Lets find out.

Austin drops his microphone down and starts walking down the ramp way. He nears the ring, But then starts walking back up the ramp way. The fans boo as Austin picks up the microphone.

Steve Austin- You really think I'm going to come down there? Are you that stupid? Are you a moron? A fool? A idiot? Shawn Michaels, No, I ain't going down there so you two can molest me. No, If you want some of me, Wait until tonight's main event. Hell, I ain't letting you two touch my beautiful bald head before tonight's match up. If you want some of me, Wait. Hell, Read a book, Bake a cake, Carrot, If you're going to share, But if not, Then do something. Cause, I ain't letting you two touch me until tonight's match. Am I clear? Do I need to repeat myself? Do I need to write it down for you? Kevin Nash, Shawn Michaels, I ain't fighting you two right now. Why should I? Because these morons want me too? Hell, I don't give a damn about what these German's wants. Tonight, Bret "The Hitman" Hart, The current WWF Champion, And "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, The man who holds three victories over Shawn Michaels, Will team up, And you two are going down.

Austin and Hart smile and head to the back. Michaels and Nash stay in the ring, But eventually leave.

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Getting Some TV Time

A video begins to play, Hyping the upcoming Light Heavyweight contest between Devon Storm and Nasty Mike. Much like on Monday night, We see clips of both men, And we get their thoughts at the end of the video.

Nasty Mike- Everyone talks about how they're the best Light Heavyweight in the WWF, They brag about how many wins they've had, How great they are, But you wanna talk about greatness? You're looking at it! Nasty Mike is great, Nasty Mike is phenomenal! I've had my shots at the gold, But I have yet to win it, Well, Tonight, After I defeat Devon Storm, Everyone is going to be looking at Nasty Mike! Yeah, I'm nasty, I'm a party animal, And tonight, I'll be one step closer to becoming the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion! And that's as nasty as it'll get!

Devon Storm- I beg all of the wrestlers in the WWF to step forward and try to match me in the insaneness department. Yeah, They're great athletes, But they don't know how to take pain like me. Do you think I care about getting hurt? Nothing these men could do to me will keep me down. I get hurt, And I get up from it, Pain doesn't stop me. If I'm going down, I go down in a blaze of glory. Nasty Mike, Tonight, I'm gonna be in full kamikaze mode.

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COMMERCIAL BREAK

Nasty Mike Vs. Devon Storm

With the videos and the attention the Light Heavyweight's have been getting, It looks like the division will take off. The WWF truly has a chance to top WCW's cruiserweight division, As right now, There's like six guys in the whole division. Devon Storm and Nasty Mike put on a hell of a match up here, If the crowd had been hotter, This could have been a match of the year contender. With alot of crazy high spots by Storm. At one point, Storm hit a moonsault to Mike off the apron onto the floor. Nasty Mike also showed alot of talent, But kept Storm down on the mat and used submission holds on Storm. At one point, Mike had Storm locked into a lion tamer, Which almost won Mike the match up. Devon Storm had made a comeback, And caught Mike with a spinning heel kick. Storm pulled Mike up and front suplexed Mike. Storm went up top and went for a moonsault, But Mike moved out of the way! Mike put Storm in the corner, And did his nasty dance, Following up with a spring board bulldog for the victory.

Nasty Mike headed to the back with the victory, With Ross saying the Light Heavyweight division is so competitive, That anyone could defeat anyone.

73, 53, 94 ***1\2

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Chain Violence

"It's time, It's time, It's Vader time!" Bring out the man they call Vader to a big ovation from the German crowd. Vader comes marching down the ramp way with purpose while Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler hype his match with Cactus Jack next Sunday night, As well as his match with Lawler tomorrow night on RAW Saturday Night. Vader enters the ring and grabs the microphone.

Vader- Cactus Jack, Boy, I know you're back there. And I know you got that chain with you, The same chain you beat my ass down with last Friday night. Cactus Jack, I know you're scared of me. You don't act like you, But the fact is, I beat your ass at SummerSlam like it's never been beaten before. I tossed you onto thumb tacks, I made you bleed, I powerbombed you on the floor, And then, I came off the top rope with the biggest moonsault in the world to you. And next Sunday night, You gotta do it all over again. This time, It's a chain match. There's no running from me. We'll be strapped together, And you can only win by pin falls. Cactus Jack, I'm gonna whip your ass like a dog with that chain. Make no mistake about it. If you thought I was rough with you at SummerSlam, You ain't seen nothing yet. I am going to In Your House "Almost Human", But I ain't gonna be a human being on that night, No, I'm gonna be the baddest monster in the history of the WWF! Cactus Jack, Get down on your knees and pray to the good lord above, Cause, I'm sending you to hell next Sunday night! It's gonna be Vader time when I pound the hell out of you! Cactus Jack, I.............

Cactus Jack's music interrupts Vader. Vader looks on as Cactus Jack stands on top of the ramp way, The chain wrapped around his neck. Cactus Jack has a evil smile, And taunts Vader by touching the chain.

Cactus Jack- You just don't get it. Vader, I've said it before, And I'll say it again, You cannot keep me down. SummerSlam was a brutal fight, I'll give you that. But Vader, What we got now is a chain match. Do you know what that means? Do you have any idea what awaits you? Vader, I got a instrument of destruction right here. See, People don't know what it's like to get whipped by a chain. But you do. You got whipped like a dog last week. Let me ask you, Did it hurt you? Did it hurt when the chain smacked your flesh over and over again? What these people don't understand is, We're going to be attached next Sunday night. That chain will make sure there's nowhere to run. The truth is, This is the weapon that will come to play most of the match. And Vader, One good shot, That's all I need. I need one got shot with this chain, And you'll bleed. I can whip you, But that won't keep you down, But what if I hit you with the chain in the face? Imagine what this chain can do to a man's eyes. Better yet, Imagine next Sunday night being your last match. Vader, SummerSlam was the night you showed everyone you still had the demon in you. But In Your House, Will be the night where the legend of Vader dies. Vader, You did your worse to me. You powerbombed me on the floor, You've thrown me onto thumb tacks, You came off the top with a four hundred fifty eight pound moonsault to me. But next Sunday night, Me and this chain is going to make sure you are never heard from again. Vader, You've had a good run, But at In Your House, Cactus Jack ends it once and for all.

Vader- Yeah? You think that's what's going to happen? Cactus Jack, If you're so damn confident, Why don't you come on down to this ring and give me a preview of the chain match? You say you don't fear me, Then why don't you bring your ass down here to this ring?

Cactus Jack- Vader, If you want some, I'll gladly give you some. But be warned, I'm not going to take it easy on you.

Vader- Bring it on! I ripped that ear off right here in Germany, And I wanna do it again! Come on!

Cactus Jack smiles and begins walking down the entrance way, With the chain around his neck. Jack slowly enters the ring as the fans wait in anticipation. Jack enters the ring, And the fight is on! Both men are slugging it out! Vader gets the better out of Cactus Jack, And backs Jack into the corner. Vader unloads on Cactus Jack with right hands! Vader beats Jack down, To the point where Jack is just out! Vader pulls the chain from around Cactus' neck! Vader says he's going to whip Cactus Jack! Vader though, Gets nailed in the face by Jack, And he's bleeding! Cactus Jack has what appears to be a small hammer in his hand! Jack hits Vader over the head! Vader is out cold! Cactus Jack grabs the chain and starts to whip Vader! Time and time again, Jack whips Vader with the chain! Cactus Jack then stands over Vader. Jack drops the chain over Vader and laughs at the fallen Vader. Friday Night Mayhem goes to a commercial break with Jack leaving the ring. Jim Ross calls Jack the sickest SOB he's ever seen.

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COMMERCIAL BREAK

Jacobs W/Paul Bearer Vs. Sean Waltman

After Cloutier's comments to Jacobs about Sean Waltman, Jacobs was ready to destroy Waltman. Waltman knew what lied ahead, And before the bell even rung, He grabbed a steel chair and hit Jacobs with about six chair shots! But Jacobs just got up from them. Waltman used his speed to avoid Jacobs, And even connected with some kicks to try to keep Jacobs down. However, Waltman tried coming off the top with a cross body block to Jacobs, And got caught in midair, Jacobs then slammed Waltman down. After that, Jacobs beat Waltman down with right hands and stomped on Waltman. Jacobs risked getting disqualified several times here. Waltman looked like he was going to make a big comeback when he caught Jacobs with a face buster out of nowhere, But Jacobs sat up from it. Sean Waltman low blowed Jacobs behind the referee's back and rolled up Jacobs for a very close near fall. However, Jacobs got up, And choke slammed Waltman high in the air! Jacobs then delivered the Powerbomb to Hell for the win.

After the match ended, Paul Bearer brought a steel chair into the ring. Jacobs grabbed the chair, And in one of the sickest acts in World Wrestling Federation history, Smashed the chair down onto Waltman's throat! Blood came out of Waltman's mouth while Bearer laughed. Jacobs was going to do it again, But Scott Hall came running down from the back to a huge ovation from the fans! Hall entered the ring and he and Jacobs traded blows! Hall nailed Jacobs with a low blow and hit Jacobs with a chair shot to the head! Hall then clotheslined Jacobs out to the floor! Jacobs was about to come into the ring, But Bearer held him back. Scott Hall checked on Waltman while Bearer lead Jacobs to the back. Paramedics came rushing to the scene to check on Waltman. Hall went over to the announcers, And told them he was going to make sure Jacobs wasn't going to make it out of their match next Sunday night.

79, 81, 77 **1\2

Jacobs gained overness from this match.

Interview with Ken Shamrock

Backstage, Marissa Mazzola is standing by with the world's most dangerous man, Ken Shamrock.

Marissa Mazzola- Ken Shamrock, You are going to step into the ring with a man you know very well, Rocky Maivia, In just a few moments. Ken Shamrock, It will be you and Al Snow facing former WWF Tag Team Champions, Mr. Perfect and Rick Martel next Sunday night at In Your House. But your problems lie with Mr. Perfect, Ever since he cost you a match with Rick Martel. At One Night Only, You attacked Mr. Perfect. Mr. Perfect says he won't be facing you in a singles match anytime soon. Your thoughts on tonight's match, The tag team match next Sunday, And your feud with Mr. Perfect?

Ken Shamrock- Mr. Perfect says I need to impress him? Well, Mr. Perfect, After One Night Only, I thought you'd be impressed. But I guess not. But it doesn't matter. See, After next Sunday night, When me and Al Snow destroy both you Envy punks, You will be impressed with me. And soon, I will get you inside the ring in a one on one match up. And Rocky Maivia, I haven't forgotten about the time you turned on me to join up with Rick Martel. Tonight, It's time to knuckle up, Because the world's most dangerous is coming after you.

Marissa Mazzola- Fans, Up next, Rocky Maivia from Envy battles the world's most dangerous man.

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COMMERCIAL BREAK

Rocky Maivia W/Mr. Perfect Vs. Ken Shamrock

Both Ken Shamrock and Rocky Maivia are going to be pushed over the upcoming weeks, And tonight, Both these men had the crowd on their feet for this match up. Shamrock started off beating down Maivia with right hands, And went for the ankle lock early on, But Mr. Perfect got up on the apron. Shamrock let go of the hold, And decked Perfect off the apron! When Shamrock turned around, Maivia caught Shamrock with a DDT to take control of things. Maivia spent most of the match trying to impress Mr. Perfect, Looking for approval everytime he did something. Maivia even used Perfect's own Perfectplex to Shamrock, But Shamrock kicked out, Causing Perfect to yell at Maivia, Saying Maivia didn't do it right. Maivia's cockiness ended up allowing Shamrock to make a comeback, And the world's most dangerous man let loose on Maivia. Shamrock caught Maivia with a belly to belly suplex, But before he could apply the ankle lock, Perfect got up on the apron. Shamrock went to knock Perfect off, But Perfect jumped off the apron and taunted Shamrock. Maivia used the distraction to hit Shamrock from behind and then drill him with the TGS! Maivia covered, And got the win!

Mr. Perfect entered the ring and celebrated with Rocky Maivia. They pulled Shamrock up, And Mr. Perfect perfectplexed Shamrock. Both men laughed at Shamrock, With Perfect saying Shamrock wouldn't get Mr. Perfect inside the ring in a one on one match up.

84, 88, 78 **3/4

Not So Fast, D'Lo

Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler talk about D'Lo Brown being laid out last week, And how he apparently tried to attack Francis Cloutier. Ross says even though D'Lo wrestled the day after the attack, No one really knows what happened. Jim Ross says we're going to hear D'Lo's side tonight. We then go backstage, We see D'Lo Brown standing by.

D'Lo Brown- Francis Cloutier, Last week, You attacked me from behind. You left me laid out. Did you really think you were going to get away with it? You lied to everyone. You said I came at you, But I didn't. I don't know what happened for sure, But I know it was you who attacked me last week. Francis Cloutier, Make no mistake about it, I will get my hands on you. I want you inside the ring next Sunday night at In Your House "Almost Human". Francis Cloutier, I beg you to bring anyone you can to In Your House next Sunday night. In the end, I'm gonna whip yo ass!

D'Lo is interrupted, By Jim Ross, Who says he has Francis Cloutier on the phone! Cloutier is in Canada at his home, But he says he will talk to D'Lo right now.

Francis Cloutier- D'Lo, Silly, Silly, D'Lo. Look, Man, I know you got knocked out, But you just don't remember what happened. You tried to stab me! D'Lo, If you want a match with me, You'll get one. But not at In Your House, No, See, With Sean Waltman being taken to a hospital earlier tonight, Rick Rude has chosen me to replace him in his WWF Intercontinental Championship match with Marty Jannetty at In Your House. Since, It doesn't look like Sean Waltman will be returning anytime soon. And D'Lo, After I become the next WWF Intercontinental Champion, I'll gladly give you a shot at my title. Also, I know you don't trust me, But I didn't want to hurt you last week. But you came at me with a knife, I had no choice. Gentlemen, I think I made my point. Sunday night, September twenty first, I'll leave In Your House with the WWF Intercontinental Championship around my waist.

Cloutier hangs up the phone. D'Lo leaves the backstage area, Cursing. Friday Night Mayhem goes to a commercial break.

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Francis Cloutier gained overness from this segment.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Arm Wrestling Contest

Jonathan Coachman is in the ring as we return from the break. With him, Ahmed Johnson and Mark Henry. Between them, There's a table set up. Both these men are going to be arm wrestling tonight! Coachman has a microphone.

Jonathan Coachman- All right, Fellas, You both agreed to this arm wrestling contest before next Sunday's In Your House event. Now, I don't want any violence here. Lets just have a nice clean arm wrestling contest. May the best man win. All right? Ladies and gentlemen, Who will win this arm wrestling match? Lets find out, Fellas go ahead!

Both men stare each other down, But get their arms into position. The fans chant for Ahmed, So Henry stops to yell at them. They only cheer louder for Ahmed Johnson. After a few seconds. Both men lock their right hands up and begin going at it. Henry starts off with the advantage, But Johnson somehow manages a comeback. It looks like Ahmed Johnson is about to win it, When Henry pops Johnson in the face with his left hand! Henry tosses the table down, And runs over Johnson with a clothesline! Henry starts pounding away on Johnson while Coachman runs out of the ring. Henry lifts Johnson up to his feet and takes him out with a devastating belly to belly suplex! Mark Henry then comes off the ropes and splashes down on Ahmed Johnson! Ahmed Johnson is out! Mark Henry stands over Johnson's body, And poses. Friday Night Mayhem goes to a commercial break with Ross calling for help for Johnson.

76

COMMERCIAL BREAK

WWF Slam Of The Week- Christian Cage lets all his fury out on Chris Kanyon with the Caged Fury. (Monday Night Raw 9/8/97)

Kevin Nash and Shawn Michaels Vs. Bret Hart and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin

This turned out to be a great main event, That went over fifteen minutes. The fans were going crazy over this match, As these two feuds have been hot as of late. Nash and Michaels had the advantage in the beginning, But Austin and Hart ended up taking control of things and isolated Shawn Michaels. Both Bret Hart and Steve Austin wore down Michaels and double teamed Shawn Michaels for a long time. Shawn Michaels looked like he was going to make the hot tag to Nash several times, But he was always stopped dead in his tracks. Austin taunted Michaels several times, And smacked Michaels in the face, Which only made Michaels fight back. Michaels made the hot tag to Nash, Who entered the ring and started to clean house. Nash and Hart were the legal men in the ring, While Austin and Michaels fought on the outside. Nash dominated Hart inside the ring. Alex Wright and Jesse James then came running down from the back! Alex Wright got up on the apron and distracted the referee while James entered the ring with a baseball bat. James went to hit Nash, But Nash ducked, And James nailed Hart! Nash booted James out of the ring while Michaels sent Austin into the steel steps. Michaels pulled Wright off the apron and nailed Wright in the face! Nash Jackknifed Hart and covered Hart. The referee saw it, And counted to three, Giving Michaels and Nash the win!

Things weren't over yet. Nash didn't get to celebrate, As Jesse James jumped from behind! James started pounding on Nash, Driving Nash into the corner. Bret Hart came too, And joined James. Meanwhile, Shawn Michaels grabbed a steel chair and drilled Austin with a shot to the head! Alex Wright nailed Michaels from behind, And both men started fighting their way up to the ramp way. Inside the ring, James went to hit Nash with the baseball bat, But Nash kicked James in the face! Nash clotheslined both Hart and James out to the floor! Shawn Michaels and Alex Wright battled on top of the stage, Ending with Michaels super kicking Wright off the stage, Sending Wright crashing through a table! Nash stood in the ring, Baseball bat in hand, Daring either Hart or James to come in. Friday Night Mayhem went off the air with Michaels on top of the stage while Nash stood tall in the ring.

95, 98, 89 ****

Overall Rating- 82

TV Rating- 6.46

News

- The Patriot was released from his contract. The Patriot has been unhappy for awhile, And asked for his release earlier in the week, He agreed to work both Monday night and Wednesday night, (FNM tapings) But after that, He wanted to go back to the US.

Hewey · May 19, 2006

Credit Kempay for the logo
Channel: USA Network
Time Slot: Late Evening
Date: September 13, 1997
Location: Berlin, Germany
Attendance: 7,022
Ticket Sales: $280,880
Announcers: Jonathan Coachman and Todd Pettengill

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

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

Kama Mustafa Vs. Jack Victory
Kama's next victim was former NWACI star, Jack Victory. This was actually a good match, And the fans were into some of it, With the hossfest going on in the WWF right now, One has got to wonder when Kama's turn to get pushed will come. Kama Mustafa dominated Jack Victory, Using a few power moves on Victory. Kama also kept Victory grounded, Working over Victory with a long chinlock and surfboard stretch. Victory showed signs of making a comeback, As he hit Kama with a few right hands, But in the end, Kama took him down with the Supreme Driver for the victory.
67, 61, 73 *3/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Mark Henry W/William Regal Vs. Kip Parker W/Sable
Ahmed Johnson was shown watching this one from the back. Mark Henry is growing as a heel, While the fans dig Kip Parker. This was not a pretty match by any means. Mark Henry just isn't experienced enough right now, And Parker is not the guy to carry him. Parker started off using his speed to his advantage, Hitting Henry with several high impact maneuvers to try to take the world's strongest man off his feet. However, Soon, Henry got his hands on Parker, And started to pummel Parker. Mark Henry finished off Parker with a powerslam. Afterwards, Sable helped Parker to the back while Regal raised Henry's arm in the air.
70, 76, 59 3/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Luigi Alfredo Rufino Vs. Prince Iaukea
Iaukea would try to break the undefeated streak, Which the announcers have lost track of, I have a feeling they won't be bringing it up until Rufino actually starts wrestling on Monday night's or Friday night's. This was a pure squash, With Iaukea only getting two drop kicks in on Rufino. Rufino wins it with the Trip To New Jersey (FU). Afterwards, Rufino planted Iaukea with another Trip To New Jersey.
56, 48, 65 3/4*

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Craig Finney Vs. Hakushi Vs. Chavo Guerrero
The announcers actually hyped up the light heavyweight division, And mentioned the two impressive matches we've seen by the light heavyweight's this week. The winner of this match was announced as the number one contender for Michinoku's title sometime in the future. This was a good triple threat match, That had the fans getting behind it. All three men looked like they could walk away with the win several times, But in the end, Finney grabbed his skateboard and hit both Chavo and Hakushi with it behind the referee's back to score the win. Finney celebrated, And as he skated up the ramp way, He vowed to become the next WWF Light Heavyweight Champion.
74, 65, 83 **3/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Kareem Arif Vs. British Bulldog
With Bulldog on his way out, It's obvious he was going to do the job here. The fans were hot for this match up, And Arif seems to have a following. Arif offered Bulldog a handshake before the match, But Bulldog shoved him. Bulldog controlled the match with his power, And kept Arif grounded for a long while. Bulldog even connected with his Running Powerslam, But Arif had his foot on the ropes. Arif picked up the win around the seven minute mark with a roll up. Afterwards, Bulldog threw a fit, Arguing with the referee.
75, 75, 76 **1/4
British Bulldog lost overness from this match.
Kareem Arif gained overness from this match.

COMMERCIAL BREAK
WWF Slam Of The Week- Rocky Maivia takes out Ken Shamrock with the TGS! (Friday Night Mayhem 9/12/97)

Vader Vs. Jerry "The King" Lawler
Wow, Lawler actually had a good match. This might be Lawler's best match all year. Lawler started off jumping Vader from behind. Vader sold the injuries suffered from Friday Night Mayhem, Which allowed Lawler to have the advantage several times. Lawler tried to piledrive Vader quite a few times, But he could not keep the four hundred pounder up. Lawler relied on cheap tactics, But Vader kept fighting back. Vader soon made a comeback, And ended up powerbombing Lawler down. Vader dragged Lawler to the corner and went to the second turnbuckle. One Vader Bomb later, And Vader walked away with the victory. RAW Saturday Night went off the air with Vader celebrating his victory.
77, 80, 73 **

Overall Rating- 60
TV Rating- 2.81

Competition

Saturday Night
TV Rating- 0.91
Attendance- 5,035
Ticket Sales- $201,400

Hardcore TV
TV Rating- 2.99
Attendance- 4,045
Ticket Sales- $161,800

Worldwide
TV Rating- 3.95
Attendance- 5,021
Ticket Sales- $200,840

USPW Honor Thy Allies
Attendance- 3,472
Ticket Sales- $138,880

NWACI Quebec City Showdown
Attendance- 118
Ticket Sales- $2,360

Notes
"I think i should be higher up the card." -British Bulldog
"I'd like to request a match or two with Mark Henry. I'm pretty sure we could do some good work together." -Kevin Nash
"Our ratings battle with Hardcore TV is so close that neither show is gaining a clear advantage!" -Sophie
"We won the head-to-head with WCW Saturday in the ratings!" -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
- Kristian Rayner and Gaston Dutillet to written USWA deals. Both men wrestled on a few episodes of RAW Saturday Night as "The Androids".
- ECW have risen to Global level.
- With ECW becoming global, Rhino has agreed to work exclusively for them, and has changed from a verbal to a written contract!
- With ECW becoming global, Kimona has agreed to work exclusively for them, and has changed from a verbal to a written contract!
- With ECW becoming global, Joel Gertner has agreed to work exclusively for them, and has changed from a verbal to a written contract!
- With ECW becoming global, Kurrgan has agreed to work exclusively for them, and has changed from a verbal to a written contract!
- With ECW becoming global, The Mountie has agreed to work exclusively for them, and has changed from a verbal to a written contract!
- With ECW becoming global, Dory Funk Jr. has agreed to work exclusively for them, and has changed from a verbal to a written contract!
- With ECW becoming global, Ted DiBiase has agreed to work exclusively for them, and has changed from a verbal to a written contract!
- With ECW becoming global, Stan Lane has agreed to work exclusively for them, and has changed from a verbal to a written contract!
- With ECW becoming global, Ricky Morton has agreed to work exclusively for them, and has changed from a verbal to a written contract!
- With ECW becoming global, Tito Santana has agreed to work exclusively for them, and has changed from a verbal to a written contract!
- With ECW becoming global, Chris Adams has agreed to work exclusively for them, and has changed from a verbal to a written contract!
- ECW have signed Jake Roberts to a written contract!
- ECW have signed independent worker Woman to a written contract!
- USPW have signed Norman Smiley to a written contract!
- David Taylor has agreed to an open contract with USPW!
- Johnny Smith has agreed to an open contract with VZF!
- ECW have signed staff member Killer Kowalski!

Hewey · May 20, 2006

Credit Kempay for the logo
Date: September 15, 1997
Location: Glasgow, Scotland

Monday Night Raw comes to you from Scotland just six days away from one of the biggest events in WWF history, In Your House "Almost Human". And what a main event we are going to see tonight on Monday Night Raw. We will see a huge ten men over the top rope battle royal take place, And the winner will get a shot at the World Wrestling Federation Championship in the future! The ten men entered? Ahmed Johnson, Cactus Jack, Goldust, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Jacobs, Mark Henry, Scott Hall, Shawn Michaels, Steve Austin and Vader! All of these men have been feuding with one another for quite sometime, And we'll see five huge matches at In Your House this Sunday night with these ten men. But tonight, It's a chance of becoming the number one contender for the WWF Championship. Which one of these ten men will walk out of Glasgow with the chance of becoming the next WWF Champion? This is easily one of the biggest main events in the history of Monday Night Raw!

Adam Copeland and Christian Cage, The men known as the Suicide Blonds have a huge match this Sunday night, When they challenge Brian Pillman and Chris Benoit for the WWF Tag Team Championship. But tonight, They have a huge task ahead of them, They face former WWF Tag Team Champions, Mr. Perfect and Rick Martel! This should be a amazing tag team match. Mr. Perfect and Rick Martel are headed to In Your House to face Al Snow and Ken Shamrock, Will they be victorious tonight and send out a message to Snow and Shamrock? Or will the young Suicide Blonds score the biggest win of their careers tonight?

Kareem Arif has been undefeated ever since coming into the WWF. Tonight, Arif faces the biggest challenge of his career, When he takes on Jerry "The King" Lawler. Will Kareem Arif remain undefeated after tonight's big match up? Or will "The King" rack up another win? Also, We'll see six men light heavyweight tag team action. Taka Michinoku joins forces with Chavo Guerrero and Ron Killings to face Craig Finney, Johnny Swinger and Nasty Mike. The light heavyweight division has been on fire as of late, Which six men tandem will walk out of Monday Night Raw with the win?

Jesse James shocked the world two weeks ago when he turned on Kevin Nash. Ever since turning on Nash, Jesse James has taken a new attitude. Tonight, Jesse James makes his in ring return after a six month absence. His opponent? The tough Texan, John Bradshaw. Which one of these two young and comers will walk out of tonight's show victorious? This should be a great contest.

Plus, We'll be hearing from both D'Lo Brown and Francis Cloutier! Also, Scorpio and Marty Jannetty are scheduled for tonight's show, As well as Bret Hart and Kevin Nash.

Hewey · May 23, 2006

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Credit Kempay for the logo

Channel: USA Network

Time Slot: Prime Time

Date: September 15, 1997

Location: Glasgow, Scotland

Attendance: 7,021

Ticket Sales: $280,840

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.

Kareem Arif Vs. Jerry "The King" Lawler

Not a good way to open up Monday Night Raw. The announcers ignored most of the match, And chose to hype up tonight's show, And Sunday's In Your House event. Lawler and Arif started off staring each other down, And Arif offered Lawler a handshake. Lawler accepted, But soon punched Arif in the jaw. Lawler had some brief offense in on Arif, And used moves like eye rakes, stomps, and punches in the corner to the big samoan. Lawler went to piledrive Arif twice, But both times, Arif countered it. First, He back dropped Lawler, Then, The second time, He catapulted Lawler into the turnbuckles. Arif made a comeback, And won the match with the Inner Peace slam.

Afterwards, Arif offered Lawler a handshake, But Lawler slapped Arif across the face. Lawler headed to the back, While Arif shook it off, And posed for the fans.

69, 73, 63 *

Another Match?

We go backstage, And we see Marty Jannetty standing by, With both the WWF European and Intercontinental title belts over his shoulder. The door to the locker room opens, And Scorpio steps inside, Looking quite excited.

Marty Jannetty- Hey, Scorpio. What's up man?

Scorpio- What's up? Man, Check this out, I got a match on Friday Night Mayhem!

Marty Jannetty- Awesome, Who are you facing?

Scorpio- You! Yeah, We stole the show last week, So, I went to Ric Flair and asked him for a rematch, Since you know, You kinda got lucky due to the whole time limit thing. He gave my a shot at the WWF European Championship on Friday Night Mayhem!

Marty Jannetty- This Friday?

Scorpio- Yeah, What's wrong with that, Man?

Marty Jannetty- Nothing, I mean, I got Cloutier on Sunday. I mean, I never faced Cloutier before, You know how the guy acts, He's got some kind of plan for Sunday night, And I would have liked to have been well rested before the match. After our match last week, I'm still a bit worn out.

Scorpio- Come on, Champ. You know what having two titles means. Hey, You wanted to have both titles, Now you gotta deal with the responsibilities of defending both titles. Hey, I'll take it easy on you this Friday night, And after I leave as the new WWF European Champion, You can give Cloutier one hell of a show. So, Rest up, Cause, You gonna need it, Man! I'll see you this Friday night! Make sure you get the gold real shiney for me!

Scorpio pats Jannetty over the back and leaves the locker room. The scene fades with Vince McMahon calling Scorpio quite the opportunistic one, While Hendrix defends him, Saying Jannetty has to deal with the responsibilities of being a double champion.

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Not A Threat

We go to the interview area, And Marissa Mazzola is standing by with Mr. Perfect and Rick Martel.

Marissa Mazzola- Mr. Perfect, Rick Martel, This Sunday night will be a big night for you two. You two will team up to face Al Snow and Ken Shamrock. But tonight, You two go up against the number one contenders for the WWF Tag Team Championship, The Suicide Blonds, Adam Copeland and Christian Cage. Your thoughts?

Rick Martel- Look, I know you're a stupid woman, And by the way you asked your little questions, You think we actually care about Sunday's match, And tonight's match. Let me tell you something, Toots, Mr. Perfect and myself are not worried about tonight or this Sunday night. You think we care about Ken Shamrock and Al Snow? Hey, We've beaten them like a million times! They're nothing! We can beat them in our sleep! But, Since we gotta face those two losers on Sunday night, Shamrock, Snow, Here's some advice for ya, When you get inside the ring with us, Look around, Enjoy the experience, Because you two will have the pleasure of being in the ring with Gods. As for the Suicide Blonds, Kids, You two are decent, young wrestlers. But other than that, You two are nothing special.

Mr. Perfect- Yeah, I mean, Cage, Copeland, In a few years, Maybe, Just maybe, You two have a chance of being curtain jackers, Just a chance. But they dare toss you two against us? Come on, That's just suicide! Look, You two are young rookies, You been wrestling for like, A year? You two stand no chance of beating us. I mean, It's so ridiculous that someone would think you two stand a chance against us! We're former tag team champions! These two kids are going to be in for the wrestling lesson of a lifetime tonight!

Marissa Mazzola- Well, Don't you two think you're taking the Suicide Blonds a little too lightly?

Mr. Perfect- Come on! Who do you think we are? Look at us! Veterans! Former tag team, Intercontinental champions! Mr. Perfect and Rick Martel are legends! Suicide Blonds, Well, They're nobodies! I mean, You can ask anyone in that are tonight. They'll say we're walking out of here winners. We even gave Rocky the night off!

Suicide Blonds, Adam Copeland and Christian Cage show up on the scene. All four men stare down each other. Martel and Perfect then get their cocky smiles on their faces.

Rick Martel- Speak of the devil's. What do you two jagboots want?

Adam Copeland- We couldn't help but overhear you two. Now, Don't get us wrong. We are fans of the two of you. When we watched wrestling as kids, We sat there by the TV and watched in awe of Mr. Perfect and Rick Martel. I mean, Rick, You're a legend in Canada. But you already know that. We've dreamed of facing the two of you before. And right here tonight, In Glasgow, Scotland, Our dream has come true. I know you two have no reason to take us seriously. Hell, You two are right, You been around long, You're legends, Infact, You two old men have done alot. But tonight, It's not about legends, It's not about being a veteran, It's about who is more talented. Yeah, You've done some amazing things back in the day, But the truth is, You're not half the men you used to be. And tonight, We're going to defeat the two of us. And next Monday night, We'll be standing in the ring as the new WWF Tag Team Champions. We respect you, But we're beating you two tonight.

Mr. Perfect- Old men? Hey, We'll school the two of you tonight!

Christian Cage- Come on, Don't take it so seriously. What Adam meant is, You two are wiser. Sure, You're getting up there in age. The looks have long gone, Well, You two weren't that good looking to begin with. And the skills? Man, Watching you two wrestle is like going to the dentist! It's so damn painful! You two used to be something, But this is 1997, Not 1987, The fact is, Time has passed you by. The only reason you two are getting anywhere now a days is due to your little b**** Rocky Maivia assisting you. You two might think we're jokes, And that we're not worthy of facing you, But reality is going to hit both of you hard tonight. We might be young, And we might not have been wrestling as long as you two dinosaurs, But we're beating you two tonight, And we're going to do it without anyone assisting us, Without resorting to cheap tricks, Can you two handle that? How about we see who the better team really is? How about we see if you two old schoolers can handle being in the ring with the best new tag team in the WWF today. We'll see you two out there.

Suicide Blonds walk on off, And neither Mr. Perfect or Rick Martel look too happy. Monday Night Raw goes to a commercial break with the announcers hyping the upcoming match.

77

Mr. Perfect lost overness from this segment.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Suicide Blonds Vs. Mr. Perfect and Rick Martel

After the segment done to hype up this match, The fans got pumped up for this match up. This turned out to be a great match up. Suicide Blonds started off quite hot, Taking out both Envy members to the floor. However, Martel and Perfect ended up using dirty tactics to take control of things, And isolated Christian Cage. Christian Cage got double teamed for a long while by the veterans, Who would keep him away from Copeland at any costs. The fans got behind Cage each time it seemed like he was going to fight back. Christian Cage made the hot tag to Copeland after he took out both Martel and Perfect with a double DDT. Copeland entered the ring and started to clean house. The Suicide Blonds used double team tactics on both Martel and Perfect, And used their speed to their advantage. Christian Cage clotheslined Martel to the outside and spring boarded off the ropes onto Martel! Inside the ring, Mr. Perfect tried to Perfectplex Adam Copeland, But Copeland countered it into the Animalize and got the one, two, three!

After their win, Suicide Blonds were ambushed from behind by Brian Pillman and Chris Benoit! Martel and Perfect joined in on the assault, And all four men stomped down the Suicide Blonds. However, Al Snow and Ken Shamrock came running down from the back armed with steel chairs, Causing Martel, Perfect, Benoit and Pillman to flee the ring!

83, 80, 86 ***1\2

Mr. Perfect lost overness from this match.

Christian Cage gained overness from this match.

Adam Copeland gained overness from this match.

Interview with D'Lo Brown

We cut backstage, And we see D'Lo Brown standing by.

D'Lo Brown- Francis Cloutier, You must think you're so damn smart. Yeah, First, You hit me from behind like a coward! You say I was coming after you, But everyone knows the truth! Then, You get Jacobs to destroy poor Sean Waltman. I guess you haven't heard, Sean Waltman will be out for three weeks because of you! The man is having a hard time speaking! You feel about that? No, Of course you don't. You don't give a damn about what happens to anyone except yourself. Cloutier, I know you got your title shot this Sunday night, And I hope, I pray to God you win. You know why? Because there's nothing I'd like to do more than to beat your ass and take the title from you. I'll be at In Your House this Sunday night. And I'll be watching you.

D'Lo Brown shoves away the camera as we go to a commercial break.

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COMMERCIAL BREAK

Craig Finney, Johnny Swinger and Nasty Mike Vs. Chavo Guerrero, Ron Killings and Taka Michinoku

The Light Heavyweight's continue to get their TV time, And hopefully, In the next couple of weeks, The fans can get into these matches. This was a good six men tag team match, McMahon mentioned we'd hear from Darnell Porter later on, And wondered what Porter would have to say. At times, Everyone would be fighting in the ring, And outside. The heel team double teamed Michinoku for a bit, But it didn't last long. Soon, Everyone was back in the ring. Finney and Killings were left as the legal men while their partners fought on the outside. Killings took Finney out with the scissors kick and went up top. Killings came off the top with the 450 splash, But got nothing but canvas, As Mike pulled Finney out of the way! Finney then connected with the Live Without Warning on Killings and scored the win.

The heel teamed headed to the back, Victorious. As Finney skate boarded up the ramp way, He said he'd have a big surprise this Friday night.

75, 66, 84 **3/4

Interview with Francis Cloutier

We go backstage, And we see Francis Cloutier standing by. Cloutier is smirking and definitely looks like he has a few things in his mind.

Francis Cloutier- D'Lo, Man, Why do you have to make comments like that? You think I attacked you? I told you, You tried to stab me! I had to defend myself. I used some of my martial arts on you, I didn't know you'd get a concussion. D'Lo, I wish we could be friends. But I don't think that's what you want. It's a damn shame. It truly is. I wish you could have been my friend, Someone I could hang out with, But you got the wrong about me. But I don't want to talk about that anymore. This Sunday night, I have the opportunity of a lifetime. I have a shot at the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Imagine that! Who would have thought that Jacobs would have injured Sean Waltman like that? Sean, Buddy, I hope you pull through. And if there's anything I can do for you, Call me up. Marty Jannetty, I respect you and your accomplishments. But I have always wanted to be the WWF Intercontinental Champion. And this Sunday night, I'm going to give you a tough fight. And in the end, May the best man win.

Cloutier smirks and laughs as we go to a commercial break with the announcers hyping the match between Cloutier and Jannetty this Sunday night.

75

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Jesse James Vs. John Bradshaw

Jesse James is quickly getting over as a top heel in the WWF. He got quite a number of boos from the crowd tonight. It'll be interesting to see what's in store for James, And what kind of push he'll end up getting. Bradshaw jumped the young James right from the get go. Bradshaw beat the living hell out of James early on, Until James ducked a clothesline, Causing Bradshaw to spill to the outside. Out on the floor, James sent Bradshaw into the steel post and then sent Bradshaw into the steel steps. Jesse James came close to defeating Bradshaw a few times, But Bradshaw kept fighting back from everything James dished out. Bradshaw made a comeback, Catching James with a big boot and then used some powerful maneuvers on James. Bradshaw went for the lariat, But James ducked it. James then low blowed Bradshaw behind the referee's back and followed up with a DDT for the three count.

Jesse James celebrated his win before heading to the back. James made sure to tell the camera he wasn't done with Kevin Nash.

77, 78, 76 **1/4

Darnell Porter Video

We go to the announce position. Vince McMahon and Dok Hendrix are both talking about Darnell Porter, And his comments concerning the Light Heavyweight's. McMahon says we got another exclusive interview with Darnell Porter tonight. We see a video hyping up Porter, Then, We go to Porter's home. Porter is sitting by the pool, Watching two beautiful women swim.

Darnell Porter- Ain't nothing like watching two beautiful women swim. See, When you're Mr. "Show Time", You get ladies like this just popping up into yo crib. These ladies are big fans, Hell, They'll do anything for Darnell. Like I said, I'm God's gift to women, And I ain't that bad of a wrestler either, And if you don't believe me, Just watch me! Now, I know alot of the boys in the WWF's Light Heavyweight division are upset with me. Hell, The Chinese and the Mexican dudes have been sending me some damn hate mail! Look, I can't help it if you two suck! I calls it like I sees it! That's what my daddy taught me! He also taught me, Money, Championships, and Women, That's the "Show Time" way, Baby. See, Those two dudes couldn't get two women who looked like this if they tried! They're suckas! They're losers! Darnell knows it, They know it, The American people know it! And when I debut, Watch, Ratings will be through the roof! The Light Heavyweight division will have new added interest! Now, I'm gonna go for a swim, And remember, Get yo popcorn ready, Cuz it's time fo' the "Show Time" experience.

Darnell Porter jumps into the pool as the video ends and we go to a commercial break.

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COMMERCIAL BREAK

Special Ten Men Battle Royal

Featuring- Ahmed Johnson, Cactus Jack, Goldust, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Jacobs, Mark Henry, Scott Hall, Shawn Michaels, Steve Austin and Vader

The winner of this match was announced to get a WWF Championship match in the near future. This was the usual battle royal, With every man fighting their rivals, Except Goldust, Who kept trying to help out Hunter Hearst Helmsley. At one point, Everyone ganged up on both Jacobs and Mark Henry to try to toss them out, But were unsuccessful After getting eliminated at number six, Shawn Michaels entered the ring with a steel chair and laid out the last men remaining! The match went down to Ahmed Johnson, Steve Austin, Jacobs and Cactus Jack. Johnson fought Jack while Jacobs beat down Austin. Austin somehow escaped the Powerbomb To Hell, And hit Jacobs with the Stone Cold Stunner, But instead of capitalizing, Austin started to taunt Jacobs. Austin stood over Jacobs, Showing the middle finger to the monster. Austin got shocked when Jacobs sat up and wrapped his hand around Austin's throat and tossed Austin over the top rope! Johnson and Jack then tried to double team Jacobs, But Jacobs fought them off. Jacobs choke slammed Johnson and booted Jack down. Jacobs grabbed Jack by the throat and went to choke slam Jack out to the floor, But Ahmed Johnson got up and snuck behind Jacobs, Sending both Jacobs and Cactus Jack out to the floor, To win the match!

Ahmed Johnson celebrated his win, Posing to cheers from the fans. Ahmed Johnson is the number one contender for the WWF Championship! But the question is, When is Ahmed Johnson going to get the title shot?

82, 88, 69 **

COMMERCIAL BREAK

WWF Slam Of The Week- Mark Henry powerslams Kip Parker. (RAW Saturday Night 9/13/97)

Huge Stakes For Sunday Night

Monday Night Raw returns from it's final commercial break with Kevin Nash making his way to the ring. The fans give the genetic wonder a huge ovation as he enters the ring. Nash poses with pyro going off. Nash then asks for the microphone.

Kevin Nash- I hope you people get a good look at me. Because this is the last time you fans here in Scotland will see "Big Daddy Cool" without the WWF Championship around his waist. This Sunday night, I head back to the good old USA to win the WWF Championship. Bret Hart, I hope you enjoyed your days with the title. This Sunday night, It goes back around this genetic wonders waist. It's been almost two years since I had the gold strapped around my waist. This waist has been feeling naked, But after Sunday night, You people will get the man you want as the WWF Champion. I am guaranteeing victory this Sunday night. Nobody is going to stop me from fulfilling my destiny. I am destined to become the WWF Champion this Sunday night. Bret, I gotta hand it to you, You got Jesse James and Alex Wright to try to take me out. One down, If James gets in my way, He'll be the next one to go. You thought you were going to defeat me and make a joke out of Kevin Nash. Now, I'm going to make a joke out of you when I beat your ass from pillar to post. That WWF Championship is leaving around my waist! It's time for you to get a Jackknife straight to hell!

Bret Hart's music interrupts Nash, The fans greet "The Hitman" with huge heat. Bret Hart stands on top of the entrance way, The WWF Championship over his shoulder.

Bret Hart- Kevin Nash, You told those people to get a good look at you. Because it'd be the last time they'd see you without the WWF Championship around your waist. Now, Tell them to get a look at you, Because it's the last time they'll ever see you again! After Sunday night, You will be no more! No, I'm not saying I'm going to injure you, Even though I will. No, I went to the Commissioner last week. And he added a stipulation for Sunday's match. Kevin Nash, You must defeat me this Sunday night. If you don't, Guess what? Your career is over! Yeah, If you lose, Your career in the WWF is done! Kevin Nash, Can you really defeat the excellence of execution? I beat you almost two years ago, No help, No nothing. And Sunday night, I'm adding you to the list of names I've retired. Remember my brother Owen? Where is he now? Oh yeah, I retired him! And Nash, You're next! I hope all you people get a good look at this genetic jackass. Because when he steps inside the ring with the best there is, The best there was, And the best that there ever will be on Sunday night, His career is over!

Monday Night Raw goes off the air with the announcers being shocked over Bret Hart's announcement. Nash and Hart stare each other down, Hart holds the WWF Championship as we fade to black. If Kevin Nash loses this Sunday night, His career is over!

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Overall Rating- 75

TV Rating- 6.42

Competition

Monday Nitro

TV Rating- 5.41

Attendance- 4,041

Ticket Sales- $161,640

ECW Code Red

TV Rating- 5.50

Attendance- 4,023

Ticket Sales- $160,920

USPW Thursday Night Jam

TV Rating- 1.68

Attendance- 810

Ticket Sales- $24,300

Notes

"D'Lo Brown would be a great opponent for me, how about putting us together in some matches?" -Rocky Maivia

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

News

- ECW have signed staff member Ed Ferrera!

- Neither Mr. Perfect or Rick Martel were happy about having to put over Suicide Blonds.

SpiceDawg · May 23, 2006

A decent Raw that has done a good job of putting some sizzle into the Sunday PPV as well as working toward future storylines to develop after the PPV. An observation I've made, I believe you end your shows way too often with interviews/angles. I am a firm believer that a show should be capped off with a main event quality match as much as possible. Reserve the show closing angles for when they are really big. The interivew/angle segments lose their impact when it happens that way almost every week. That of course is only one goofs opinion.

I liked the idea of Nash having to put his career on the line. I thought you went about doing it in a very lazy fashion though. The commisioner throws that stip out there from nowhere. I know he has a history with Nash but he dislikes a lot of guys. Why did he suddenly just do this to Nash? I do like the stip because it doesn't make the main event a forgone conclusion. I was 100% positive Hart had to go over since he was a new champ but now with Nash's career on the line it adds some mystery to the finish.

I still think Hart needs to go over. I'm guessing, Nash will be taking a little vacation. Though be careful of overusing these career ending stip matches. You did one with Ahmed and Owen. Ahmed is back and Owen will be. The matches lose their luster when you know they are only taking a short paid vacation. Stips lose there impact when they happen often or if the fan doesn't believe them anymore.

No problems with the Ahmed push. The WWF was really behind the guy before he started injurying himself and others on a weekly basis. If he could have stayed healthy, I'm positive he would have been the first black WWF champion before the Rock did the feat. In his peak, I'd say Ahmed was more talented and interesting than Goldberg ever was. Be interested to see how far his push goes.

I love that Scorpio has himself a storyline and is even getting a decent push. I'm sensing we could be looking at the new European Champion this Friday. I can't see Marty holding two titles for too long. It diminishes the value of them in my view. It will be interesting to see if this angle leads to Scorp going heel which seems to be the direction at this point. I partly think it won't lead to heel turn since you just recently gave Scorp the 'Fun Babyface' gimmick.

You know that Marissa isn't Maria, right? You seem to have Marrisa act a little like the current day Maria. I don't know if Shane - O - Mac would like having his wife portrayed as a dim bulb every week.

Once again, it was a fairly decent show which purpose was to add the final touches to the PPV. A PPV that doesn't have me all that excited but it's decent for a 'off-month' show. I'm sure some interesting plot development will come from it. It might even be the show that starts to elevate some of the lower/mid card guys. I am very intrigued to see what happens in the Goldust and HHH match. It's a very unique story and nothing like anything you have right now. I'm just itching for Goldust to finally react unkindly to the man who has used him for months. Maybe HHH will finally reveal he was behind the Marlena attack? I could see that setting off Goldy. Anyway, it's probably one of the most interesting stories you have right now. Keep up the good work.

Hewey · May 24, 2006

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Channel: UPN

Time Slot: Prime Time

Date: September 19, 1997

Location: Dundee, Scotland

Attendance: 7,026

Ticket Sales: $281,040

Announcers: Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler

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

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

World Wrestling Federation European Championship

Scorpio and Jannetty put on another great showing here. Jannetty was trying to finish this one off as soon as possible, As he wanted to be in top shape for Sunday's match. The match started off slowly, But soon picked up as both men started trading counters. Both men performed high risk maneuvers on the other, And Scorpio took control of things and kept Jannetty grounded. Scorpio used alot of high risk maneuvers on Jannetty, But the party boy was able to withstand everything thrown at him. Scorpio was showing signs of frustration, But he still kept taking the fight to Jannetty. Jannetty soon fought back, And started picking up several quick near falls on Scorpio. Jannetty slammed Scorpio down and went up top. However, Jannetty got distracted, As Francis Cloutier showed up at ringside. Cloutier's distracted Jannetty long enough for Scorpio to shake the ropes, Causing Jannetty to lose his balance. Scorpio then went up top with Jannetty and bulldoged Jannetty off the top for the three, To win the European Championship.

Scorpio celebrated his big victory and posed with the WWF European Championship. Cloutier entered the ring and clapped, But Scorpio ignored him and left the ring. Cloutier grabbed the WWF Intercontinental Championship and clocked Jannetty with it as Jannetty got up! Cloutier posed over Jannetty, Telling Jannetty he'd lose another title this Sunday night.

76, 65, 88 ***3/4

The WWF European title has gained in image.

Are They The Ones?

We go backstage, Where Marissa Mazzola is standing by with The Suicide Blonds.

Marissa Mazzola- I am standing by with Adam Copeland and Christian Cage, The young tag team known as the Suicide Blonds. On Monday Night Raw, You two scored a huge win when you defeated Mr. Perfect and Rick Martel. And Sunday night, You two have a chance to become the new WWF Tag Team Champions. Your thoughts?

Adam Copeland- Marissa, You're exactly right, We do have a chance to leave Sunday's pay per view as the new WWF Tag Team Champions. And with the way we've been doing lately, We're going to go into In Your House and dominate the champions, And leave with the titles around our waists. Brian Pillman and Chris Benoit have been beaten by us, But we have never been able to get the job done when the titles were on the line. This Sunday night, All of that will change. We're going to leave In Your House with the gold strapped around our waists. Brian Pillman, Chris Benoit, Enjoy your last days with the titles when you have the chance.

Christian Cage- Benoit and Pillman have stood tall as the WWF Tag Team Champions for way too long. We're sick and tired of seeing those two with the titles. They've beaten us, And we've beaten them. Sunday night, It's time to find out who the better team is. We have had a amazing couple of weeks, But Sunday night is where it all counts. Who is the better tag team? We know in our hearts that deep down, We're the better team. It's time to prove it. And.............

Marissa Mazzola- Oh my God!

Both Cage and Copeland are attacked from behind by Brian Pillman and Chris Benoit, Who both have steel chairs in hand! Benoit and Pillman both take out Cage and Copeland with chair shots! Benoit and Pillman both hit the challengers while their down, And once they're satisfied with their work, They toss the chairs down and walk out. Suicide Blonds are left down and out as we go to a commercial break.

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COMMERCIAL BREAK

Interview with Al Snow and Ken Shamrock

Friday Night Mayhem returns from the commercial break and we see Al Snow and Ken Shamrock standing by.

Al Snow- Mr. Perfect, Rick Martel, This Sunday night, Live on pay per view, You two are going to go up against myself and Ken Shamrock. And what a match this will be. You two have been on our sights for such a long time. I been waiting to get my hands on you two ever since you guys got Cloutier to get Rude to strip me of my WWF Intercontinental Championship. Me and Kevin Nash got some revenge on you Envy fools at SummerSlam, But it's not over yet. No, Not yet. Me and Ken Shamrock are stepping into the ring with you two this Sunday night and we're going to make sure it's the last time you two mess with us.

Ken Shamrock- Like Al Snow, I have a bone to pick with Envy. Rick Martel and I have been feuding since June, When he screwed me over. Rick Martel, You thought I wouldn't come back for you? I had you in the ring, I had you beat, Until your new friend, Mr. Perfect got involved. Mr. Perfect, After Sunday night, I want your ass in the ring in a one on one match up. And when I get you inside the ring, I am going to make you regret messing with me and costing me my match with Rick Martel. Sunday night, We're both going make you two our bitches!

We then go to the ringside area.

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Devon Storm Vs. Hakushi

Hakushi seems to be getting depushed since he dropped the Light Heavyweight Championship to Taka Michinoku. Both Storm and Hakushi had a good outing here. The fans though, Still doesn't respond much to the light heavyweight's. Storm started off hot, And took Hakushi out to the floor, Following up with a asai moonsault to Hakushi on the outside. Storm tried to finish off Hakushi with a hurricanrana in the ring, But Hakushi caught Storm with a sitout powerbomb. Hakushi did everything he could to try to put away Storm, But the crazy Storm fought back from everything dished out at him. Devon Storm walked away with the win at the eight minute mark with a vicious spring board DDT to Hakushi.

Afterwards, Storm didn't celebrate long, As Hakushi spit black mist into Storm's eyes! Storm was left in pain while Hakushi headed to the back.

72, 58, 86 **3/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Interview with Dynasty

We go to the interview area, Where we see Marissa Mazzola standing by with Chris Kanyon and Hollywood Holly, Dynasty.

Marissa Mazzola- Friday Night Mayhem is back from the commercial break, And I am standing by with Chris Kanyon, And Hollywood Holly, The men known as Dynasty. Guys, You two have been racking up wins left and right ever since forming this team, But tonight, You face the biggest challenge of your careers, As you face former WWF Tag Team Champions, The Godwinns. How do you plan on defeating The Godwinns tonight?

Chris Kanyon- Listen, I know you might think that The Godwinns are something impressive, But Hollywood and I don't. Godwinns, You two might be former champions, But you held the belts for how long? Yeah, Exactly. See, Marissa, We're not like these losers in the back. Hollywood Holly is the greatest action star in all of Hollywood! Hollywood's got the largest arms in the world, And me? I'm the greatest technical wrestler, High flier, And brawler this industry has ever known. I am the innovator of offense, The smartest wrestler in all of the WWF. And together, Dynasty is the greatest tag team in the history of the WWF. And tonight, Henry, Phineous, You two scumbags are going to find out that there is no stopping Dynasty!

Hollywood Holly- Well, You know something, Marissa, The Godwinns come out here and talk, And talk, And talk about how they're former champions. But the fact of the matter is, Dynasty are future champions. I mean, Look at us! Like Kanyon said, He's the innovator of offense. And me? I got the largest arms in the world. Look at this body! We able unbeatable. The Godwinns might think they got some sort of advantage going into this match, But they're just like the men in Dundee, Scotland, Not real men at all! I mean, What kind of man would wear a skirt? Tonight, After me and Kanyon walk out of Friday Night Mayhem with the win, We're getting the hell out of this place, Because it sucks!

Chris Kanyon- And that's the truth!

Marissa Mazzola- Fans, Lets take you to the ring, Where Dynasty will wrestle The Godwinns.

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Dynasty Vs. The Godwinns

Not much of a crowd reaction here for this match. The fans despise The Godwinns, And Dynasty hasn't wrestled enough matches as a tag team to get much heat from the crowd. Dynasty carried The Godwinns to something decent, But the fans just weren't interested, And the announcers spent the match talking about tonight's show and Sunday's In Your House event. Dynasty isolated Henry Godwinn for awhile, Doing anything to keep him away from Phineous, Even cheating. Henry was able to make the hot tag to Phineous, Who came into the ring and cleaned house. Phineous took down Dynasty with right hands and clotheslines, And it looked like The Godwinns were headed for a win. However, Hollywood nailed Henry with a clothesline, Sending both men out to the floor. Inside the ring, Phineous went to slop drop Kanyon, But Kanyon countered it into a roll up, And with a hand full of tights, Kanyon got the win for Dynasty.

Dynasty headed to the back with the victory, While The Godwinns argued with the referee. The Godwinns snapped, And beat down the referee, And tossed him out to the floor!

71, 68, 74 **

COMMERCIAL BREAK

It Comes Down To This

Friday Night Mayhem returns with Hunter Hearst Helmsley making his way down to the ring, With the fans booing the hell out of the blue blood snob. Helmsley enters the ring, And asks for the mic.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- It all comes down to one match. This Sunday night, It's me and Goldust. For the first, And last time ever. You people boo me, Hell, Boo me all you want. But I am not the bad guy in all of this. Do you people remember how "Helmsleydust" started? I did the guy a favor. One favor. I do the guy one favor, And suddenly, He acts like I'm his best friend. Sure, I used him. Wouldn't you? If some big freak wanted to go around doing things for you, You'd use him too. But he couldn't do anything! Remember the King Of The Ring tournament? All he had to do was lay down for me, But he thought I was laying down for him. What about all the title shots I had against The Undertaker? How many times did he screw up then? I could have been the World Wrestling Federation Champion, But no, Goldust had to mess it up. I couldn't take it anymore. And SummerSlam, SummerSlam was my ticket out of this hell. Goldust, I am going to be honest with you, Me turning on you at SummerSlam was the highlight of my career. It didn't get any better than that. Yet, You still do not understand it. Goldust, I hate you. It made me feel sick to my stomach tagging along with you. I tried everything, I tried to be honest, But you just wouldn't get it. So, You left me no choice. This Sunday night, Whether you want too or not, We're going to fight. One man will win. And that man will be me. If you don't try to fight me, I'll beat you down even worse. That's why I'm out here. I want to give you a chance of getting revenge on me. I know you're here. Look, Come down here, And get one in on me. I'll let you hit me. You'll feel better. I know deep down you want too. You hear these people? They're screaming for you to hit me! They know I'm a heartless bastard! Come on down here!

Goldust's music plays and the fans are on their feet. However, No one comes out. A few seconds later, The music goes off.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- Goldust, These games still stop Sunday night! Let me assure you, You might not be coming to fight me, But I am coming to fight you! Whatever happens, It's your fault!

Helmsley walks off, Looking ticked off. Friday Night Mayhem goes to a commercial break.

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COMMERCIAL BREAK

Ahmed Johnson Vs. Rocky Maivia

Train wreck of a match here, But the fans were well into it. Ahmed Johnson seems to be getting as popular as ever, Ever since returning to the WWF. And Rocky Maivia is very close to becoming a stand out star. Johnson started off tossing Maivia around, Using his power to his advantage. Maivia soon took control of things and rammed Johnson into the steel post on the outside. Maivia wore down Johnson with a few chinlocks, And used any cheap tactic he could to try to put away Ahmed Johnson. During the match, Mark Henry showed up on top of the stage, To watch. Maivia tried everything he could, But he could not put away Johnson. Johnson soon fought back, Running over Maivia with several stiff clotheslines. Maivia somehow got a DDT on Johnson, And called for the TGS. Johnson got up, And Maivia attempted the TGS, But Johnson countered, Shoving Maivia into the ropes. Maivia came off the ropes into a huge spinebuster from Johnson! Johnson pulled Maivia up, And planted him with the Pearl River Plunge for the win!

Ahmed Johnson posed and stared down Mark Henry. Henry simply headed to the back. Jim Ross hyped up the Johnson/Henry match as a fight this Sunday night.

78, 85, 65 *1\2

The Crew Is Here

Marissa Mazzola is standing by, But there's no one there with her.

Marissa Mazzola- I'm suppose to be doing a interview with Craig Finney, But..........

Marissa is almost knocked down, As Finney comes skating at her. Finney keeps skating around, And grabs the microphone from Marissa's hand.

Craig Finney- Yeah! Craig Finney is here! Woooooooo! Did you see me on Monday night? How cool was I? All of Craig's friends called him up, Telling Craig how cool that was! I went to the skate park, And everyone told me I was going to be the next WWF Light Heavyweight Champion. Craig Finney is on top of the world, Not only am I the greatest skater in the world, But I am the number one contender for the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship! I knew every WWF Superstar is jealous of my skateboarding technique, But I got something else for them to be jealous of! I got one my members of my crew here tonight!

Marissa Mazzola- Who?

Craig Finney- Ladies and gentlemen, Craig's known this guy for a long time, I got the skate, He's got the bike, He also raps, Welcome back to the WWF, Wolfie D!

Wolfie D shows up, Riding a bicycle. He and Craig circle around Marissa.

Wolfie D- Yo, Yo. Wolfie D is here, B******! Yeah, It's been awhile since Wolfie D rocked this mother up, But I ain't out here to rap. No, Finney and myself, The Rated X superstars of the WWF, Is here to change this fool up! Yeah, I'm a member of Finney's crew. I also ride this mother like no one else! I can do all sorts of tricks, But tonight, Me and Finney gonna go chill, Try to bring in someone else from the crew!

Craig Finney- I told you people I was going to change the face of the WWF, My crew is almost complete! Wolfie D, Lets go, Time to ride through the streets!

Finney skates off, And Wolfie D rides on off with him. We go to a commercial break with Lawler welcoming back Wolfie D.

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COMMERCIAL BREAK

Cactus Jack, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Jacobs W/Paul Bearer Vs. Scott Hall, Shawn Michaels and Vader

The fans were electric for this big time main event here tonight. This one started off with all six men fighting it out, With the face team clearing the ring, Shawn Michaels then came running off the ropes and dove out onto all three of his opponents on the outside to wipe them out. The face team kept things their way for awhile, With all of Sunday's opponents facing off. And we also got to see Jacobs go up against the likes of HBK and Vader, And the old Jack/HBK feud. The heel team ended up isolating Shawn Michaels. Each men were as vicious as ever on Shawn Michaels, With Jacobs manhandling Michaels, With Austin shouting encouragement at Jacobs to cripple Michaels. Shawn Michaels somehow got Sweet Chin Music in on Jacobs, But Jacobs sat up! Cactus Jack kept pounding Michaels in the corner, Telling Michaels he was almost there, Whatever that meant. Austin was the cockier of all three, Stopping to mess with the fans. Michaels soon made the hot tag to Vader, Who cleared the ring, Even taking down Jacobs! Scott Hall got tagged in and it was down to Hall and Jacobs in the ring, While Vader, Jack, Michaels and Austin all brawled to the backstage area. Scott Hall ended up being caught around the throat by Jacobs, And choke slammed straight to hell! Jacobs pulled Hall up, And powerbombed Hall for the win.

Afterwards, Jacobs grabbed a steel chair and was about to hit Hall with it, But Michaels and Vader showed up! Michaels and Vader double teamed Jacobs, And sent Jacobs out to the floor! Both men checked on Hall, While Bearer and Jacobs headed to the back.

89, 90, 87 ***3/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

WWF Slam Of The Week- Kareem Arif defeats "The King" with the inner peace. (Monday Night Raw 9/15/97)

Almost Human

The music of the WWF Champion hits, And out comes Bret "The Hitman" Hart. The fans give Hart big heat as the champion walks down to the ring. Bret Hart enters the ring and poses with the WWF Championship. When he's done posing, Bret Hart asks for a microphone.

Bret Hart- I am going to make history this Sunday night. Yeah, At In Your House "Almost Human", I, Bret "The Hitman" Hart, Will return Kevin Nash from this sport. Kevin Nash, You are nothing but a scumbag! You think you're so damn great. So damn special. You are nothing! You're a joke! You are the most pathetic human being I have ever met! Kevin Nash, This Sunday night, I'm going to walk into In Your House and beat the living hell out of you. I am telling everyone here that Kevin Nash will be no more after Sunday night. I am going to walk out of the pay per view still the WWF Champion. Nash, You don't even deserve a shot at this title. No one in the WWF deserves this title except for me. Kevin Nash, You think you're going to be able to defeat me for this title? I am going to make sure your career ends this Sunday night. I am better than you and everyone knows it. I have been in the WWF longer than you, I'm more respected than you, And whether these people want to admit it or not, I'm better than you in everyway. And I will be the one who retires you this Sunday night. I already retired one piece of trash, Now, It's your turn. You will know why I am the excellence of execution after I retire you. You'll watch me from your TV set, And you'll know why I am simply the best there is, The best there was, And the best that there ever will be! This Sunday night will be the last time you people will ever see Kevin Nash in the World Wrestling Federation. And with Kevin Nash out of the WWF, I will have no one left to beat. I will truly rule the WWF after..............

Kevin Nash's music cuts off "The Hitman" in mid sentence. The fans are going crazy as we see Kevin Nash on top of the stage, With a microphone in hand. The fans chant for Nash while Hart paces inside the ring.

Kevin Nash- Bret Hart, You are right, If I lose our match this Sunday night, If I do not walk out as the new WWF Champion, My career will be over. Bret Hart, This will be the biggest match of my life. I know that. I know you're going to do everything you can to try to rid the WWF of "Big Daddy". But, At the end of the day, You will fail. I will walk into Louisville, Kentucky and kick your ass all over that ring to walk out as the new WWF Champion! It's my time to be the WWF Champion. And this Sunday night, I will make sure everyone remembers the name of Kevin Nash as the greatest of all time when I defeat you! My career isn't ending, No, It's just beginning! The WWF will run on Diesel power once again, And it starts this Sunday night!

Bret Hart- You think it's going to be that damn simple, Don't you? You think I'm just going to let you walk into In Your House and kick my ass? No, Screw that, And screw you! Kevin Nash, I am telling you what's happening this Sunday night, I'm ending your career! I ended Owen's career, And you're next! I am better than you, And I'm going to retire you on Sunday night. This title will stay around the waist of the better man, Me!

Kevin Nash- Why don't we find out who's better right here, Right now?

Kevin Nash drops his microphone down and starts walking down the entrance way! He's walking with purpose. Bret Hart is telling Nash to bring it on! Nash enters the ring and both men begin to fight! Both men trade blows, With the crowd well behind Kevin Nash. Bret Hart rocks Nash down with right hands, But Nash fights back, And easily manhandles the smaller "The Hitman". After beating down Hart in the corner, Nash eventually hits Hart with a big boot! Nash calls for the Jackknife, But Hart high tails it out of the ring! Hart curses at Nash, Saying he's ending Nash's career on Sunday night. Kevin Nash takes the WWF Championship and poses with it as Friday Night Mayhem goes off the air.

96

Overall Rating- 80

TV Rating- 6.44

Notes

"Henry Godwinn and Phineous Godwinn blend as a team really well, probably due to their similar styles." -Pat Patterson

News

- SWF have signed Francine to a written contract!

SpiceDawg, Thanks for the comments. You're definitely right about me having segments finishing off the shows (keep in mind, I had this simmed out before your comments), That's something I never paid attention too though, But yeah, I'll definitely be having more matches finishing things off. I never paid attention to Marissa much, But she's not turning into Maria, Glad you pointed that out. As for Ahmed, He will be going pretty far, Hell, Maybe in a year, He could be WWF Champion. Thanks again for the comments, I really appreciate it. (Y)

SpiceDawg · May 24, 2006

Bret Hart has been dropping Owen's name a lot. My spider sense is definitely tingling. Could we be seeing the return of Owen on Sunday? Will Owen return as a face? Or will Owen return and reunite with his brother? Maybe on Raw Bret will reveal Owen's retirement was lifted in the place that Owen agreed to join him. A lot of different directions you could go and I'm really interested to see what happens. I really do hope you've been dropping Owen's name because you're trying to remind us of him for when he returns. But I think I remember a news report saying Owen was going to return with an army of USWA guys. Maybe you scrapped that idea?

I hope Bret retains. I really would like for him to have a longer run than just a month. I fear you may drop the title off him because my impression is his morale is low.

Scorp won the Euro title and I couldn't be happier. (Y) Too bad he doesn't have a slot at the PPV. I'm interested to see who his first challenger ends up being.

IYH: Almost Human may not be the best built PPV ever but there is a lot of intrigue going into this. Will Undertaker return? Is Nash going bye bye for a bit? Is Owen returning? What will happen in the Goldust v. Hunter match? Is Goldust just playing mind games or does he really not want to fight Hunter? I am really digging the Goldust storyline since it's not obvious what the direction is. I'm sure this thing is far from over.

Shocked Rocky was pinned cleanly. I know it was to Ahmed but you seemed to be giving Rocky a big push. He holds big wins over the number one contender and my memory says Nash never got revenge. I'm sure Rocky will be destined for more greatness. I look forward to seeing where Ahmed goes. I always though he had loads of potential during this time period.

Too bad about the Hakushi depush. I have no problem with a Storm push either. A Devon Storm v. Hakushi feud wouldn't be the worse thing ever.

I didn't know you still had PG-13. I thought you let them go. Or maybe you only got rid of JC Ice? I look forward to seeing who else joins the group. I really like you're adding personality and stories to the LH division. About time. Kudos.

I think, I'm much more pumped for the PPV now. I think it has a chance of being a sleeper hit. Glad that you appreciate my feedback even if it's usually critical. I'll keep reading and enjoying it. (Y)

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