World Wrestling Federation 1996

February 19, 2005

Good Raw and Mayhem. The cage match on Raw was a little anti-climatic for me, but the Owen beatdown and push is good. I would have rather seen Ahmed Johnson get the IC title shot rather than Patriot. I think he had a match with Hunter a few weeks ago and it looked like they were heading toward a program with each other. Sucks about the tag titles. I would put them on Snow and Austin again, to build up their storyline, for maybe even give them to Bulldog and Vader.

Hewey · February 19, 2005

Today's Wrestling World
February 1997

credit Jack Krauser for the awesome logo
credit Jason Daronlane for re sizing it
World Wrestling Federation
Owner: Linda McMahon
Public Image: 100
Size: Global
Based In: America
Risk Level: 70
Production Values: 100
Merchandising: 100
Advertising: 100

Top 5 Faces
1. Bret Hart (100)
2. Shawn Michaels (100)
3. The Undertaker (98)
4. Ric Flair (96)
5. Sycho Sid (95)

Top 5 Heels
1. Scott Hall (100)
2. Kevin Nash (99)
3. Owen Hart (98)
4. Cactus Jack (97)
5. Scott Steiner (96)

World Championship Wrestling
Owner: Ted Turner
Public Image: 58
Size: Global
Based In: America
Risk Level: 50
Production Values: 95

Top 5 Stars
1. Hulk Hogan (100)
2. Randy Savage (100)
3. Sting (100)
4. Lex Luger (96)
5. Shane Douglas (95)

Extreme Championship Wrestling
Owner: Winston Brynner
Public Image: 32
Size: National
Based In: America
Risk Level: 30
Production Values: 70

Top 5 Stars
1. Taz (83)
2. Raven (83)
3. The Sandman (82)
4. Sabu (81)
5. Goldberg (81)

United States Pro Wrestling
Owner: Peter Walsh
Public Image: 64
Size: Cult
Based In: America
Risk Level: 20
Production Values: 60

Top 5 Stars
1. The Sandman (82)
2. Sabu (81)
3. Terry Gordy (80)
4. Saturn (79)
5. Bryan Clark (76)

Amber Benson's Wrestling Federation
Owner: Nik Simpson
Public Image: 56
Size: Backyard
Based In: America
Risk Level: 30
Production Values: 5

Top 5 Stars
1. Steve Armstrong (26)
2. Kid Kash (25)
3. Elektra (20)
4. Miguel Perez (20)
5. Christian York (15)

Roster News
- The following birthdays occured this month: Shane McMahon (27), Hollywood Holly (34), Chris Kanyon (27), Brian Christopher (25), Steve Bradley (21), Ted DiBiase (43), Clarence Mason (32), Lou Albano (46), Donalbain (23), York Adams (21)
- Matt Borne has now left the promotion.
- Bob Orton has now left the promotion.
- Kamala has now left the promotion.
- Van Hammer has three months left on his contract. Van Hammer's contract has been renewed for one more year.
- Henry Godwinn has three months left on his contract. Henry Godwinn's contract has been renewed for two more years.
- Clarence Mason has three months left on his contract. Clarence Mason's contract has been renewed for one more year.
- D'Lo Brown has three months left on his contract. D'Lo Brown's contract has been renewed for two more years.
- Mike Lockwood has three months left on his contract. Mike Lockwood's contract has been renewed for two more years.
- Andrew Martin has three months left on his contract. Andrew Martin's contract has been renewed for two more years.
- Rowdy Roddy Piper has three months left on his contract. Rowdy Piper has not signed a new deal as of yet. Rowdy Piper has been talking about possibly returning for a few matches, But the WWF hasn't shown much interest in having Piper wrestling, Rowdy Piper could be making a special appearance at Wrestlemania 13, But the future is unknown for "Hot Rod". If Piper does leave the WWF he could be headed to WCW. No other federation can afford Piper right now, Especially since Piper doesn't want to wrestle more than a few times a year. Rowdy Piper has been doing some TV shows and has been in a few movies since his break from wrestling, His latest movie is with Chuck Norris about an alien invasion, It has been airing on the USA Network. Critics have called Piper's performance "breath taking".
- Shawn Michaels has returned from injury.
- Sycho Sid has returned from injury.
- Kevin Nash has returned from rehab. Kevin Nash has not been on TV since May of last year when he fought Shawn Michaels in the last man standing match. Nash took time off in May and went into rehab later in the fall. Kevin Nash is expected to be wrestling at In Your House, As the official banner for the Pay Per View has Nash on it. Kevin Nash will be wresting February 7th, 8th, and 9th house shows when he teams up with Scott Hall. That will mark his official in ring return since May.
- Hakushi will return from his broken neck in one month.
- Mr. Perfect will return from his ripped bicep in six months.
- Clarence Mason will return from his broken leg in four months.
- Ace Darling and Devon Storm has signed a written contract for two months. If Darling and Storm impress officials, They could have their deals extended. The reason for the written deal is, The WWF doesn't want any other federation getting the men wrestling for the Light Heavyweight as of now. Storm worked for the WWF until December when he got released.
- Danny Doring also extended his contract for two more months. After his match with Chavo Guerrero last week, The WWF officials have said that Doring could be staying in the WWF for a year or longer, It all depends on how he does in upcoming weeks.
- Billy Kidman and Spike Dudley turned down written deals for six months with the WWF, They are still working on open contracts for the WWF and ECW.
- Jerry Lynn extended his deal for one more month, Lynn is likely to leave the WWF and go to ECW/USPW or Japan to tour. Lynn was hired on a open contract at the request of his friend Sean Waltman. With Waltman possibly returning this month, We could see Waltman versus Lynn soon. Lynn said in a recent interview that he'd love to stay in the WWF full time, But he feels right now isn't the best time.
- Light Heavyweight sensation, Steve Bradley has been called up from USWA. Bradley is expected to debut very soon, Bradley is another young star in the making.
- Kama Mustafa, Fred Ottman, Tom Brandi and Tom Prichard are all ready to be called up from USWA, But the WWF has kept them there because there's no plans for any of them right now.
- Rick Rude could be returning around April, The only thing holding back Rude's return is the fact that there's no one right now that the WWF feels Rude can manage.
- The official Light Heavyweight Champion will be crowned at Wrestlemania 13, The WWF announced that there will be no tournament for the title however, It's unknown how the champion will actually be crowned.
- Sean Waltman is scheduled to return later in the month, Waltman will not be at In Your House, So his return could be after the 16th. Waltman has been taking time off to recover from a number of small injuries that had been nagging him for quite sometime, Waltman could be in line for a big push this year as well. He's also rumored to wrestle for the Light Heavyweight Championship, He has requested matches with his friend Jerry Lynn.
- Ted DiBiase is also rumored to return later this year. Ted DiBiase hasn't been on TV since The Corporation lost at the Survivor Series, Causing DiBiase's career to be over in the WWF. Ted DiBiase could be a announcer or a manager again, But like Rude, There's no one for DiBiase to manage right now.
- Alex Wright has been impressing management as of late, It was believed that Wright would compete in the Light Heavyweight division, But it seems that due to him being a bit taller and not looking too much like a Light Heavyweight, That Wright could be placed in the Intercontinental Championship scene.
- Chris Kanyon has been wrestling matches at house shows, The WWF put him with Hollywood Holly as a way to get Hollywood over since Kanyon has amazing charisma, Expect Kanyon to work a few tag matches despite being Holly's manager, Kanyon's knee injury story is a complete work. When Kanyon does start wrestling on TV, It's expected that he'll "sell" Holly's contract to someone else or something. A face turn for Kanyon could happen in the future.
- Scott Steiner has been frustrated with his position in the WWF, Steiner has complained about not being used right despite being one of the top guys on the roster. Steiner's morale has been slipping and he seems to not put that much efforts in his matches.
- The WWF has been very happy with Goldust as of late, Goldust has been giving it everything he's got in his ring performances, And continues to stay over despite not being used much last year. Goldust is very likely to headline a Pay Per View this year.

Monthly Ratings

Monday Night Raw
December 2, 1996- 6.51 (Bret Hart, Undertaker Vs. Scott Steiner, Vader)
December 9, 1996- 7.51 (Shawn Michaels, Mr. Perfect Vs. Owen Hart, Scott Hall)
December 16, 1996- 7.75 (Bret Hart Vs. Billy Gunn)
December 23, 1996- 8.00 (Undertaker, Sycho Sid Vs. Owen Hart, Scott Steiner)
December 30, 1996- 7.36 (Scott Hall Vs. Sycho Sid)

January 6, 1997- 7.51 (Cactus Jack Vs. The Undertaker)
January 13, 1997- 7.28 (The Undertaker, Sycho Sid, Shawn Michaels Vs. Owen Hart, British Bulldog, Scott Steiner)
January 20, 1997- 8.00 (Bret Hart Vs. Owen Hart Vs. Scott Hall)
January 27, 1997- 8.00 (Scott Hall Vs. Bret Hart)

Friday Night Mayhem
December 6, 1996- 7.36 (Undertaker Vs. Scott Steiner, Vader)
December 13, 1996- 7.91(Bret Hart, Undertaker, Sycho Sid Vs. Cactus Jack, Scott Steiner, Vader)
December 20, 1996- 7.44 (Sycho Sid Vs. Owen Hart)
December 27, 1996- 7.59 (Sycho Sid Vs. Undertaker Vs. Owen Hart Vs. Scott Steiner)

January 3, 1997- 7.91 (Bret Hart Vs. Sycho Sid)
January 10, 1997- 7.36 (The Undertaker Vs. Shawn Michaels Vs. Cactus Jack Vs. Vader)
January 17, 1997- 7.36 (Shawn Michaels, Sycho Sid Vs. Owen Hart, British Bulldog)
January 24, 1997- 7.51 (Vader, British Bulldog Vs. Sycho Sid, Bret Hart)
January 31, 1997- 7.44 (The Undertaker Vs. Billy Gunn)

Superstars
December 1, 1996- 0.96
December 8, 1996- 0.97
December 15, 1996- Did not air
December 22, 1996- 0.93
December 29, 1996- 0.96

RAW Saturday Night
January 4, 1997- 7.59 (The Undertaker, Mr. Perfect, Rick Martel Vs. Al Snow, Steve Austin, Scott Steiner)
January 11, 1997- 7.75 (Scott Hall Vs. Bart Gunn)
January 18, 1997- 7.59 (Cactus Jack Vs. Marc Mero)
January 25, 1997- 2.76 (The Patriot Vs. Tiger Ali Singh) *first ever RAW Saturday Night on late evening*

Monday Nitro
December 2, 1996- 7.11 (Hulk Hogan Vs. Arn Anderson)
December 9, 1996- 7.50 (Sting Vs. Arn Anderson)
December 16, 1996- 7.15 (Shane Douglas Vs. Hulk Hogan)
December 23, 1996- 7.05 (Shane Douglas, Lance Storm, Chris Candido Vs. Hulk Hogan, Jerry Saggs, Brian Knobbs)
December 30, 1996- 7.98 (Shane Douglas Vs. Sting)

January 6, 1997- 6.43 (Randy Savage Vs. The Taskmaster)
January 13, 1997- 6.48 (Hulk Hogan Vs. Lance Storm)
January 20, 1997- 6.43 (Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Sting Vs. Lance Storm, Chris Candido, Shane Douglas)
January 27, 1997- 6.41 (Lex Luger Vs. Shane Douglas)

Saturday Night
December 7, 1996- 1.97
December 14, 1996- 1.96
December 21, 1996- 1.90
December 28, 1996- 1.97

January 4, 1997- 1.98 (Fit Finley Vs. John Tenta)
January 11, 1997- 1.97 (Chris Chavis Vs. One Man Gang)
January 18, 1997- 1.95 (Big Bubba Rogers Vs. The Taskmaster)
January 25, 1997- 1.96 (Animal, Hawk Vs. Buff Bagwell, Scotty Riggs)

Worldwide
December 1, 1996- 3.90
December 8, 1996- 3.95
December 15, 1996- Did not air
December 22, 1996- 3.98
December 29, 1996- 3.93

January 5, 1997- 3.97 (Lex Luger Vs. Chris Candido)
January 12, 1997- Did not air
January 19, 1997- 3.92 (Chris Candido, Lance Storm Vs. Hawk, Animal)
January 26, 1997- 3.91 (Hulk Hogan Vs. Stevie Ray)

Hardcore TV
January 4, 1997- 2.98 (Bryan Clark Vs. Meng)
January 11, 1997- 2.91 (Great Sasuke Vs. Chad Fortune)
January 18, 1997- 2.97 (Steve Corino Vs. Kurrgan)
January 25, 1997- 2.93 (Rob Van Dam Vs. Chris Adams)

*I put the '96 stuff in there, Since I forgot about them in my January report. Next month it'll only have the February ratings.*

Monthly Income

December 1996
Ticket Sales: $10,486,700
Pay Per View Revenue: $4,875,000
Sponsorship Money: $11,150,000
Merchandise Sales: $2,879,999

Total Income- $29,391,699

January

Ticket Sales: $8,848,220
Pay Per View Revenue: $4,700,000
Sponsorship Money: $11,150,000
Merchandise Sales: $2,400,000

Total Income- $27,098,220

*Again, I forgot to put how much I made in December of '96, So it was added here. Next month it'll have what I made in February.*

Zero-One Announces This Year's Touring Roster
The following workers will be touring with Zero-One in Japan

Chris Jericho (Free Agent)
Jeff Jarrett (Free Agent)
Jushin Thunder Liger (Free Agent)
Kurt Angle (Free Agent)
Rob Van Dam (ECW)
Saturn (ECW/USPW)
Taz (ECW)
Yoshihiro Tajiri (Free Agent)

Other Wrestling News
- Jimmy Hart has announced he will retire from WCW in one month.
- Hawk's contract with WCW is running out.
- Sister Sherri's contract with WCW is running out.
- Jimmy Snuka's contract with WCW is running out.
- Smash's contract with WCW is running out.
- WCW Superbrawl VII will feature the main event of Shane Douglas defending the WCW World Championship against The Giant. Rumored matches includes Hulk Hogan taking on Demolition in a handicap match, And Sting facing "Conman" Chris Chavis. WCW does plan to keep the WCW World Championship on Douglas for awhile, With him dropping it to either Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage or Sting. Hogan is the one who's likely to defeat Douglas, Since he dropped the title to Douglas at Starrcade right after winning it.
- With Jimmy Hart's retirement coming up, WCW will most likely have a tribute show for Hart at the end of the month, Jimmy Hart could have a position backstage as a road agent or even as a announcer.
- Eric Bischoff has been trying to negotiate a deal with several Japanese promotions about showcasing some of Japan's talent in WCW, And WCW holding a show in Japan as well. Zero-One seems like a possible promotion to work with WCW, Since it holds talent like Chris Jericho, Jushin Thunder Liger and Jeff Jarrett. WCW was trying to hire Jeff Jarrett but due to negotiations falling apart, WCW will have to wait until Jarrett's done touring with Zero-One, Next year.
- Several ECW fans have complained about the new direction of the company, Instead of the hardcore ECW feel, New ECW owner Winston Brynner has changed the company into a more family oriented federation to try to get a television deal. Several of ECW's wrestlers have been asked not to curse at shows and on air. ECW has been doing quite well since becoming a national promotion, And they could have another television show very soon. A ECW Pay Per View could also happen very soon.
- Speaking of ECW, Nova has sustained a knee injury and will be out for fifteen more months. Nova was scheduled to be pushed big time by ECW, But his push will likely go to someone else.
- WCW has contacted the Ultimate Warrior, Ultimate Warrior could be going to WCW around the spring time. Warrior hasn't wrestled since August when he left the WWF after a falling out. Ultimate Warrior somehow was able to get rights to the name and can use it anytime he wants. As of now, Warrior is running a survival camp in the desert with the "warriors".

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

Shadow is the man with one name, But don't let his uniqueness fool you. This young Light Heavyweight star is a student of Dan Spivey. Shadow made his debut last February and mostly wrestled for several small promotions. He toured in Mexico and had several matches with talent like Juventud Guerrera, Psychosis and many of Mexico's top talent. He was ranked #15 in the rookie of the year list by pro wrestling illustrated as well. Shadow was signed to the WWF on the first of the month after he impressed officials with dark matches. Despite this young man only being twenty two years old, Shadow has held fifteen titles down in Mexico, And holds wins over Psychosis, Juventud Guerrera, Latin Lover, Hector Garza and Heavy Metal. Shadow has been sent down to USWA to improve on some of his skills, Like his microphone skills. Whenever he gets called up, Expect him to no doubt be used in the growing Light Heavyweight division.

*Vinny Blassie in my scenario*

Name: Shadow
Weight: 212 lbs
Height: 5'6
Finishing Move: Shadow Cutter and Shadow Splash
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Debut: February, 1996
Contract: 24 months
Wage: 49,000

Justin Howe was trained by Paul Diamond. He's a very talented Light Heavyweight wrestler as well. Howe is twenty two years old, He comes from the town of Chris Benoit as well and has been training to become a wrestler ever since he was in high school. Unlike Shadow, Howe has only wrestled in Canada. Howe even wrestled the man who trained him, Paul Diamond for a charity show. Howe used to wear a mask and go by the name of "Big Skewer" but dropped the mask when he received a try out for the WWF this past January. Howe wrestled men like Taka Michinoku, Sho Funaki, Scott Taylor and Brian Christopher in dark matches and house shows, Howe signed a written deal just last week to go to USWA and work there. Howe is also another young man who'll be working in the Light Heavyweight division, The young Canadian star has said that he's thrilled to be apart of the WWF, And that he's going to give it everything he has in USWA. Like Shadow, Howe's lack of charisma could be a factor, But he'll have all the time in the world to improve in USWA.

*Big Skewer in my scenario*

Name: Justin Howe
Weight: 216 lbs
Height: 5'7
Finishing Move: Howse Of Pain and 720 Splash
Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Debut: May, 1996
Contract: 24 months
Wage: 37,000

Show Reports

WWF House Show from Quebec City, Quebec 2/1/97
1. Suicide Blonds and Hardy Boyz defeated The Extremists and Island Boyz at 5:33 when Adam Copeland pinned Ace Darling with a tornado DDT.
2. Taka Michinoku defeated Sho Funaki at 7:10 with the Michinoku Driver.
3. Chavo Guerrero defeated Danny Doring at 7:11 with the Brainbuster.
4. Marty Jannetty, Van Hammer and Koko B. Party defeated Duke "The Money Maker" Droese, Simon Diamond and Johnny Swinger at 4:02 when Jannetty pinned Diamond with a crucifix.
5. The Patriot defeated "Hindu Hero" Tiger Ali Singh at 3:16 with the Uncle Slam.
6. WWF Intercontinental Champion, Hunter Hearst Helmsley defeated Rocky Maivia at 12:32 with the Pedigree.
7. Scott Taylor defeated Ahmed Johnson at 1:00 when Ken Shamrock ran in for the disqualification.
8. Rick Martel, Brian Adams and Brian Lee defeated The Quebecers and Billy at 10:12 when Martel made Jacques submit to the Quebec Crab.
9. The Undertaker defeated Cactus Jack in a no disqualification match at 15:15 with the Tombstone.
10. WWF World Champion, Scott Hall defeated Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels and Owen Hart in a four corners match at 23:44 when Hall pinned Michaels with the Outsider's Edge after Owen Hart hit Michaels with the WWF Championship.

WCW House Show from Baltimore, Maryland 2/1/97
1. WCW Television Champion, "Conman" Chris Chavis defeated Eddie Guerrero at 12:44 when he rolled Eddie up using the tights to retain the title.
2. Honky Tonk Man defeated Ernest Miller at 3:10 when Honky Tonk Man smashed his guitar over Miller's head behind the referee's back.
3. WCW Cruiserweight Champion, Mikey Whipwreck defeated Rey Mysterio Jr. and Ultimo Dragon at 20:11 in a three way dance when Whipwreck pinned Dragon with a DDT.
4. Lex Luger defeated Steven Regal at 3:33 with the Torture Rack.
5. WCW United States Champion, Jimmy Snuka defeated Arn Anderson at 5:00 with a high cross body.
6. The Giant and Diamond Dallas Page defeated Hugh Morrus and Fit Finley at 1:01 when The Giant Choke Slammed Morrus and Page Diamond Cut Finley.
7. WCW Tag Team Champions, Lance Storm and Chris Candido defeated Nasty Boyz at 11:11 when Candido used one of the titles on Knobbs behind the referee's back for the pin fall.
8. Randy Savage and Road Warriors defeated Demolition and Sgt. Slaughter at 15:54 when Randy Savage pinned Ax with a roll up.
9. Sting defeated The Taskmaster in a death match at 7:44 when he made The Taskmaster submit to the Scorpion Deathlock.
10. Hulk Hogan defeated WCW Champion Shane Douglas at 12:22 by disqualification when Chris Candido and Lance Storm ran in. Hogan ended up fighting off Douglas, Storm and Candido by himself.

ECW House Show from Trenton, New Jersey 2/1/97
1. Billy Kidman defeated Stan Lane at 5:12 with the Shooting Star Press.
2. Chaz Warrington, Glen Ruth and Doug Gilbert defeated New Jack, Mustafa and Blue Meanie at 4:17 when Gilbert pinned Jack with a hand full of tights.
3. Kensuke Sasaki defeated Meng at 10:53 with a sit out powerbomb.
4. Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Bryan Clark at 8:37 with a powerbomb.
5. ECW Television Champion, Raven defeated Super Crazy at 13:13 with the Evenflow DDT.
6. Terry Funk defeated Terry Gordy, Goldberg and The Sandman at 16:34 in a four corners match when Funk pinned Gordy with a moonsault off a balcony.
7. Kurrgan defeated Balls Mahoney at 3:00 with The Claw.
8. ECW World Champion, Sabu defeated Rob Van Dam at 15:05 with a sunset flip off the top turnbuckle.
9. Savio Vega defeated Spike Dudley at 8:12 with the Spinning Heel Kick.
10. ECW Tag Team Champions, Dudley Boyz fought Taz and Steve Corino to a draw at 23:21 when the match was thrown out.

USWA House Show from Memphis, Tennessee 2/1/97
1. Tumbo Thompson defeated USWA North American Champion, Albert at 5:22 with the Turbo Charger in a non title match.
2. Windham Brothers defeated Chris Davis and Darnell Porter at 7:00 when Barry Windham pinned Porter with a superplex.
3. Donalbain defeated Barry Horowitz at 4:44 with the Powerbomb.
4. Fred Ottman defeated David Flair at 5:00 with a big splash.
5. Ivory, Johnny Hall and Joe E. Legend defeated Phoebe Elizabeth, Steve Blackman and Tom Prichard at 8:33 when Ivory pinned Elizabeth following a super kick from Legend.
6. Peter Polaco defeated Steve Lombardi at 2:11 with the Spinning Tombstone.
7. Scott Borders defeated Shawn Stasiak at 7:25 with a powerbomb.
8. Banky Phat and Angel Jackson defeated USWA Tag Team Champions, The Godwinns at 13:55 to win the titles when Phat used one of the titles on Henry Godwinn behind the referee's back to score the pin fall.
9. Gangrel defeated Erik Watts at 11:11 with the Impaler. After the match ended, Gangrel gave Watts a blood bath.
10. USWA Champion, Andrew Martin defeated Kama Mustafa at 9:33 with the big boot.

Current In Your House "The Final Journey" Card

Credit jason_daronlane for the awesome banner
Date: February 16, 1997
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Current Card

Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker and Bret Hart Vs. Cactus Jack, Scott Hall and Owen Hart

World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championship
The Patriot Vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley©

The return of Kevin Nash?

Edited June 27, 2005 by Baby Hewey

Hajjhowe · February 20, 2005

That Howe kid looks like gold. Push him to the moon :shifty:

Sucks about Perfect, but I think you can turn things around. Maybe a tag tournament heading to Mania? The six-man should be big at the PPV, and Nash returning is huge. Anyways, keep up the good work...

AND FEAR THE SKEWER!~

Hewey · February 20, 2005

RAW Saturday Night

Channel: USA Network

Time Slot: Late Evening

Date: February 1, 1997

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Attendance: 10,009

Ticket Sales: $400,360

Announcers: Todd Pettengill and Shane McMahon

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 Todd Pettengill and Shane McMahon are standing by. They are very excited and hype up tonight's big show.

Yokozuna and Fatu Vs. Island Boyz

Not as bad of a match as one might expect, There are rumors of Yokozuna and Fatu being sent to USWA and debuting under new gimmicks, There was talk about making Fatu a character named "The Sultan" but that was scrapped. The Island Boyz attacked Yokozuna and Fatu from behind to start off this match. The announcers barely paid attention to the match, Todd kept talking about how he was going to announce at In Your House and kick Jim Ross out of the announce position on the 16th. Shane kept hyping the six men tag team match at In Your House, And how Shawn Michaels would be back on Monday Night Raw tomorrow night. Fatu and Yokozuna picked up the win when Fatu pinned Ekmo following a super kick while Yokozuna and Kimo fought on the outside.

60, 60, 74 *3/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Taka Michinoku Vs. Danny Doring

A solid contest here, The announcers kept talking about how the first ever Light Heavyweight Champion of the WWF would be determined at Wrestlemania 13, But they said they had no idea on what Commissioner Ric Flair has cooked up as to how the champion will be determined. Shane said it wouldn't be a tournament though. Taka and Doring had quite the match up, Taka is undefeated thus far since making his debut a few weeks ago at the Royal Rumble. Both men started off exchanging some quick offense that saw Taka dump Doring out to the floor and hit a big plancha to Doring on the outside. They went back into the ring where Doring caught Taka with a huge drop kick and then tossed Taka to the outside. Doring then came running off the ropes with a flip to Taka on the outside! Doring controlled the match on the outside and came very close to putting away Taka. Taka eventually made the comeback and finished Doring off with the Michinoku Driver for the win. Taka posed on the turnbuckles while the announcers asked if this man could be the very first ever Light Heavyweight Champion of the World Wrestling Federation.

67, 64, 86 ***

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Mark Henry Vs. Bull Buchanan

Another match that shocked people as far as quality is concerned, No one expected the big Bull to pull something great out of Henry. Bull jumped Henry right as Henry got into the ring. Both these men slugged it out in the beginning with Henry somehow being able to press slam Bull! Henry then clotheslined Bull right to the outside of the ring! They brawled on the outside with Bull sending Henry to the steel steps. Bull then rolled Henry into the ring and came off the top rope with a clothesline to Henry for a near fall. Todd again kept talking about how he was going to announce In Your House, And he had a little plan for Jim Ross. After having control of most of the match, Bull delivered a scissors kick to the back of Henry's head and went up top. Bull missed a leg drop off the top which allowed Henry to start making the comeback. Henry ran down Bull with three clotheslines and back dropped Bull. Henry finished Bull off with the World's Strongest Slam for the win.

68, 67, 85 ***

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Brian Christopher Vs. Jerry Lynn

Another great match up, Making this the greatest wrestling show quality wise all year. Lynn will be leaving the WWF in March, So of course he did the job here. This one was as good as Doring/Taka was earlier in the evening, With Lynn taking a sick bump when Christopher sunset flipped him from the apron to the steel ramp way, Sending Lynn head first to the steel ramp way! After that, Christopher dominated Lynn in the ring, With Shane wondering if Lynn would be able to continue the match after taking such a sick shot to the head. Lynn was able to comeback and almost won the match after delivering his Cradle Piledriver to Christopher. Lynn started taking it to Christopher and pulled out a tornado DDT for another close near fall on Christopher. Lynn put Christopher up on the top turnbuckle and ended up going for a superplex, But Christopher shoved him down to the canvas and then came flying off the top with the Tennessee Jam to Lynn to pick up the win.

69, 67, 88 ***3/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Hardy Boyz Vs. Devon Storm and Ace Darling

The Light Heavyweight wrestlers stole the show tonight, This being the third great match up of the night. This one was pretty short, But with lots of high flying action. Shane said that the Hardy brothers were in the Light Heavyweight division and questioned what would happen if they would meet in the ring. Storm and Darling had Jeff Hardy isolated until Jeff took both men out with a double DDT and made the hot tag to Matt. Matt came into the ring all riled up and took down Storm and Darling with a pair of clotheslines. Matt and Jeff tossed Darling and Storm to the outside and then both men came off the top rope with moonsaults to Darling and Storm on the outside! Matt Hardy finished Darling off with the Twist Of Fate in the center of the ring for the win.

58, 45, 86 **1\2

COMMERCIAL BREAK

WWF Slam Of The Week- Sho Funaki defeats Billy Kidman with a missile drop kick! (Friday Night Mayhem 1/31/97)

Rocky Maivia, D'Lo Brown and "The Wildman" Marc Mero with Sable Vs. PG-13 and Hollywood Holly with Chris Kanyon

A great match to end a great night of action. PG-13 came down rapping and dissed Sable, Mero, Rocky and Brown, Todd said he was great friends with PG-13 as well as Hollywood and Kanyon. This match started off with all six men brawling, The face team cleared the ring and they got into it on the outside. Kanyon was able to attack D'Lo from behind without the referee seeing, Shane kept talking about how Kanyon never showed a doctor's report for his knee injury, But Todd said that Kanyon's injury was real and that Kanyon would never be able to wrestle again. The heel side isolated D'Lo Brown and beat on D'Lo for quite sometime. Hollywood Holly kept posing inside the ring and outside the ring, Getting booed by the crowd. D'Lo Brown ended up catching Wolfie D with the Sky High and made the hot tag to Rocky. Rocky came into the ring and started to clean house. Mero then came into the ring as all hell started to break loose. D'Lo and Mero fought Hollywood and JC Ice on the floor which left Rocky and Wolfie D in the ring. Wolfie D caught Rocky with a spinning heel kick and send Rocky to the corner. Wolfie D went for the D-Train, But Rocky countered into the Third Generation Syndrome to score the win for his team! RAW Saturday Night went off the air with Rocky Maivia, Marc Mero, D'Lo Brown and Sable celebrating.

73, 81, 83 ***3/4

Overall Rating- 64

TV Rating- 2.59

Competition

Saturday Night

TV Rating- 1.97

Attendance- 7,024

Ticket Sales- $280,960

Hardcore TV

TV Rating- 2.94

Attendance- 1,253

Ticket Sales- $37,590

Worldwide

TV Rating- 3.96

Attendance- 7,550

Ticket Sales- $302,000

Notes

"Here is my weekly report on our battle with WCW. We have superior star power on our roster, which is hurting their image. We are seen as having better workers, and this is causing fans to choose us over them." -Sophie

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

"I'd like to work with Kevin Nash if possible." -Sycho Sid

"I don't think regularly teaming with Ace Darling is a good idea. I'm getting far bigger crowd reactions - how about making the team inactive and giving me a singles run?" -Devon Storm

"Mark Henry and Bull Buchanan work pretty well together due to their similar styles." -Pat Patterson

Edited February 20, 2005 by Baby Hewey

Hajjhowe · February 21, 2005

Good show, as the quality seemed really high. Lightweight division finally had a good night, as the last few ratings were terrible. Glad to see D'Lo is still alive, along with Rocky. Mero has been in upper Midcard for the entire diary, although his charecter has never really interested or offended me. Which could explain why he hasn't been used much.

Anyways, good show and the PPV should be a solid lead up to Wrestlemania.

Hewey · February 21, 2005

Credit Jack Krauser for the logo
Date: February 3, 1997
Location: New York City, New York

Tonight Monday Night Raw will be a historic one. Because tonight we're going to see the biggest main event in Monday Night Raw history. Tonight we'll see Rick Martel take on Scott Taylor in the main event. And if Rick Martel is able to defeat Scott Taylor tonight then at In Your House, Scott Taylor will have to meet Ken Shamrock. But if Scott Taylor beats Martel tonight, Then Shamrock gets no match with Taylor at In Your House. Ken Shamrock will be at ringside for this match and "the world's most dangerous man" will be watching what goes in the ring, But can Shamrock stay away from the match and not interfere after all the comments Scott Taylor's made about him and his life?

Cactus Jack will be in New York City, Jack is one of the five men who'll be involved in the wild six men tag team match up next Sunday night at In Your House, Tonight Cactus Jack will speak and give us his thoughts on Shawn Michaels and the big match at In Your House. There's been rumors of HBK showing up tonight, As he's been on the shelf for about two weeks with a back injury, Will Michaels show up tonight?

Bret Hart will also be on Monday Night Raw, After last week's brutal cage match with Scott Hall, And the fact that his own brother beat him down after the match was over with, "The Hitman" will have alot on his mind.

Matches for Monday Night Raw

Al Snow and Steve Austin Vs. Fatu and Yokozuna

Chavo Guerrero Vs. Spike Dudley

World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championship
Hunter Hearst Helmsley© Vs. Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart

Rocky Maivia Vs. Nelson Knight

Brian Adams and Brian Lee Vs. The Quebecers

If Rick Martel Wins, Ken Shamrock Gets A Match With Scott Taylor At In Your House "The Final Journey"
Scott Taylor Vs. Rick Martel

Cole · February 21, 2005

Nash coming back should be good...maybe a huge multi man Mania main event?

That would be interesting to see....

Hewey · February 22, 2005

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Credit Jack Krauser for the logo

Channel: USA Network

Time Slot: Prime Time

Date: February 3, 1997

Location: New York City, New York

Attendance: 10,007

Ticket Sales: $400,280

Announcers: Jim Ross and Vince McMahon

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

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

Shawn Michaels Has Returned!

Monday Night Raw kicks off in a big way with the music of Cactus Jack playing to boos from the crowd. The psychotic Cactus Jack walks down to the ring with a intense look on his face. Jack comes into the ring and is handed a microphone. The crowd boos Jack and chants "HBK" while Jack tries to talk.

Cactus Jack- You people can chant for Shawn Michaels all you want, But I'm out here right now, So you better shut the hell up and listen to what I have to say. I found out that at In Your House "The Final Journey" I'll be joining forces with Scott Hall and Owen Hart to face Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker and Bret Hart. And everyone is talking about how this is going to be a huge match. And everyone is right, This will be a huge match on the road to Wrestlemania 13. You got six men in that ring who all hate each other. If you think these teams will get along, Then you're dead wrong. I personally could care less about Owen Hart and Scott Hall. But I'm making it my mission to show everyone in the WWF what I'm capable of when I destroy three of your favorite heroes in one match. The Undertaker has been in the ring with me before, He knows what I'm capable of. And Shawn Michaels, Remember what I did to you a few weeks ago? You've been on the shelf because of me. And soon Bret Hart will get what's coming to him. This will be a wild and out of control match up, I'm sure every man in that match will get hurt. And you know who I want to get hurt the most? You Shawn Michaels. You don't seem to be taking me seriously. You think that when we do step inside that ring, That you're just going to have your way with me like you have had your way with everyone else? I don't think you know what I'm capable of Shawn. See, This isn't going to be some ladder match, Or some wrestling match, When we step into this ring, It's going to be a fight. It's going to be a matter of survival. And you can't survive with me Shawn. I been through everything you can think of, And I've always come back for more. And February 16th, You're going to get a small preview of what's to come. You and I are going to be in that ring for the first time ever at a Pay Per View, And this ain't gonna be like the Royal Rumble, This won't end until you're done and over with Shawn Michaels. Until you and the Kliq die a slow painful death. February 16th will be just the beginning of what's to come Shawn Michaels. I heard that you were going to be here tonight, But I haven't seen you all day. I think you might be running scared of what's to come. You better be ready for the 16th. You better.............

Shawn Michaels' music begins to play to a huge ovation from the crowd. And Shawn Michaels is shown on top of the Monday Night Raw stage, Shawn Michaels has a microphone in hand and waits for the "HBK" chant to die down before he starts talking.

Shawn Michaels- You really thought that old HBK wouldn't be here did you? Come on Cactus, You know HBK wouldn't be able to sit at home any longer. You know that HBK and the Kliq wouldn't be able to not go to New York City and steal your spotlight. See, I been sitting at home over the last couple of weeks with a back injury and all I hear is about how Cactus Jack did this to my back, And how you put me out. But it wasn't you who injured my back. It went down at a live event which you weren't at. So, You shouldn't take credit for nothing. And while I was away I heard about you talking all about your pain and how no one respects and looks up to you. I appreciate the fact that you been burned, Thrown on barbed wire and really did everything possible to be become a "hardcore legend", But that doesn't impress the "Heart Break Kid" or the Kliq one bit Cactus Jack. See, For you to impress me, You have got to beat me in the ring. And we have never fought before, But we will be in the same ring at the same time on February 16th. And if you do defeat me in that wild six men tag team match, Then you'll have the respect you so badly want. But it won't happen. I am sick and tired of hearing all this talk about the hardcore Cactus Jack. I know you lost half a ear, And probably half your brain as well, But lets see how hardcore you really are. Not only have I been in ladder matches, Last man standing matches, And everything else you can think of, But I held the WWF Championship for over seven months last year. I faced all challengers. Except you, Since you were on a mission to destroy The Undertaker and we all know how that turned out. So you wanna talk about putting me out on the 16th, You can try it. I hope you bring me everything you got. Because I'm gonna make sure you never come out here and cry and whine again. If you thought your past experiences were rough, Wait until you're in the ring with me on the 16th. You Owen Hart and Scott Hall will all feel the wrath of the "Heart Break Kid". I don't care who's going to be my partner, I'm heading into In Your House to make sure you get some of HBK, To make sure you feel true pain and punishment. And when the time comes for us to meet one on one in the ring, You will be hearing Sweet Chin Music all night long!

Shawn Michaels' music begins to play while Michaels stands on top of the ramp way. Cactus Jack stands in the ring and stares down Michaels, Michaels drops his microphone down and heads to the back. McMahon says that maybe Cactus Jack doesn't know what he's in for when he meets Shawn Michaels.

87

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Al Snow and Steve Austin Vs. Fatu and Yokozuna

Al Snow and Steve Austin showed good unity here, With the announcers saying that their problems could be over, Yokozuna and Fatu actually did a great job here, Making this quite the opening match on Monday Night Raw. Snow and Austin attacked Yokozuna and Fatu early on, But ended up getting their asses handed to them. Yokozuna and Fatu cleared the ring by clotheslining both Al Snow and Steve Austin out to the floor. They brawled on the outside with Austin and Snow still getting knocked around by both men. Snow and Austin were finally able to get control of this one after Snow caught Fatu with a judo kick to the face. Snow and Austin isolated Fatu and pounded on him for most of the match. Fatu teased making the hot tag to Yokozuna a few times, But kept getting taken down by Snow and Austin. Fatu took out Snow and Austin with a double clothesline around the five minute mark and tagged in Yokozuna. Yokozuna came into the ring and started to clean house, Taking out Austin and Snow with right hands and clotheslines. Yokozuna and Fatu kept coming pretty close to pulling off the upset here, But in the end it was Fatu getting tossed out to the floor, Leaving Yokozuna alone with Austin and Snow. Steve Austin hit the Stone Cold Stunner to Yokozuna and Snow followed up by locking Yokozuna into a Million Dollar Dream for the submission win. Steve Austin and Al Snow then posed with the announcers saying that things might be working out for Snow and Austin.

85, 84, 86 ***1\2

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Chavo Guerrero Vs. Spike Dudley

The crowd was pretty quiet for this one except for a few "ECW" chant directed at Spike Dudley. Chavo is the most over Light Heavyweight in the division, But the crowd didn't seem to be into this one all that much after the hot HBK/Cactus segment and the Austin/Snow match. But Chavo and Spike put on a solid match. Both men started off with a handshake and quickly exchanged near falls and tried to out wrestle the other. At one point of the match we saw Spike Dudley get taken out to the floor by a pair of head scissors from Chavo, With Chavo following up with a plancha to little Spike on the outside. Spike was able to take control of this one inside the ring after catching Chavo with a huge drop kick as Chavo came off the ropes. Spike Dudley used kicks and chops to Chavo in the corner and went for his Acid Drop maneuver several times, But Chavo kept reversing it. Chavo finally made the comeback and after reversing the Acid Drop into a back suplex, Chavo went up top and connected with a Frog Splash to Spike to pick up the big win. Afterwords, Both men shook hands.

66, 51, 82 **1/4

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

Goldust Can't Wait For The 16th

We go to the back where Goldust and Marlena are shown standing by. Goldust has a big brown teddy bear with him while Marlena is sitting in her directors chair, Smoking a cigar.

Goldust- The 16th is nearing us. Just thirteen days from now one special person will find out who he is. And what Goldust has in store for him. This person has caught my golden eyes. Something someone hasn't been able to do in quite a long time. This man is a very special person and only he will fulfill the hunger and satisfy me in ways that I thought weren't even possible. Goldust is waiting for you, And at In Your House the whole world will know who you are. The whole world will know what you are and what I want. Everyone was surprised to see how long I lasted in the Royal Rumble, And the whole world will be shocked once again on February 16th. This person will not be able to say no to Goldust. Just like "The Bad Guy" he will fall on his knees for Goldust. This person has caught my eyes ever so quickly. And I promise him that I will have a special gift for him on February 16th. And who knows? Maybe Marlena will have to direct another movie, Until then, My special friend. We'll find out who you are on February 16th at In Your House.

83

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World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championship

Hunter Hearst Helmsley© Vs. Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart

The Patriot was at the announce position for this match to provide color commentary. Helmsley got distracted early on when he saw The Patriot at ringside, Which allowed Neidhart to jump the champion from behind. The Patriot kept hyping his match with Helmsley next Sunday night, And talked about how well Helmsley did last year, But how he's not going to amount to anything this year, Because he would take Helmsley's Intercontinental Championship. Helmsley got knocked around the ring several times by Neidhart, With Helmsley rolling out to the floor to take a breather. Neidhart went right after Helmsley and pounded on the Intercontinental Champion. Helmsley was finally able to take down Neidhart after sending Neidhart into the steel steps. Helmsley controlled Neidhart in the ring and almost won after delivering a DDT to the challenger. The Patriot kept talking about how he represented America, And how Helmsley wasn't a proud champion, How Helmsley always resorted to cheating to retain the title, The Patriot said that wasn't the American way. Neidhart started making his comeback after catching Helmsley with a big time powerslam. Neidhart ran down Helmsley with several clotheslines, Getting the crowd hot, Hoping for a title change. Niehdart tried to execute Helmsley's own Pedigree to Helmsley, But Helmsley countered and send Neidhart to the ropes. Neidhar then came off the ropes into a kick to the gut by Helmsley, And Helmsley followed up with the Pedigree for the one, two, three. Hunter Hearst Helmsley then celebrated with his Intercontinental Championship while The Patriot got up off his seat and came into the ring. Both men stared each other down with Helmsley posing with the title right in front of The Patriot. The Patriot then left the ring and stood on top of the entrance way, Telling Helmsley that the title would be his.

79, 83, 73 **1/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

The Money Mine Makes A Huge Offer To.............

Monday Night Raw returns from the commercial break with The Money Mine making their way to the ring. Dawn Marie leads Duke Droese, Simon Diamond and Johnny Swinger down to the ring. McMahon says that there's rumors going around that The Money Mine is interested in someone to join them. Dawn Marie is handed a microphone and begins to talk.

Dawn Marie- Today we come to you to present a huge offer for a certain World Wrestling Federation superstar. The Money Mine feels that we're lacking something, Missing something important. We got the greatest tag team in the whole world, Simon Diamond and Johnny Swinger. Yet they get no title shots. And we got the greatest performer to ever set foot in a World Wrestling Federation ring, Duke "The Money Maker" Droese. But we need something else. Someone who will make sure The Money Mine gets on top. What we need is some muscle. Someone who will strike fear into the heart of everyone who messes with us. And we've spotted that man. That man will be our muscle. With him by our side, We'll have complete control of the World Wrestling Federation. This man will make sure no one ever messes with us. He'll take out everyone who stands in our way, The Money Mine will be the most feared group in pro wrestling. This man is one of the greatest WWF Superstars of all time, He's a monster. He's a man who fears no one. This man is Sycho Sid! Sid, We know you're here tonight. And we'd love to have you be apart of the organization. Sycho Sid, You're one of the greatest superstars in the history of the WWF. And you belong with us. We got the money and the power. So what do you say Sid, Would you like to join The Money Mine?

Sycho Sid's music begins to play to a huge ovation from the crowd. Sycho Sid walks down the long entrance way and comes into the ring. Dawn Marie offers Sid a handshake, But he just stares her down.

Dawn Marie- Sycho Sid, Thank you for coming out here. And I know that you might not like us too much. I'm sure you heard rumors about us. But those rumors are not true Sid. We're carrying people. And we want you to join the organization. Sid, You'll have everything you ever wanted. You'll have the money, The rich lifestyle. All you have to do is back us up. You're one of the most feared WWF Superstars in recent history. Sid, Join us. You will not regret joining us. Think about it, What have you done since returning? Nothing! The fans haven't done a thing for you. But when you join us, You'll get it all. You'll not only make sure we stay on top, But you'll get something you've had your eyes on for quite sometime Sid.

Sycho Sid- And what would that be?

Dawn Marie- The World Wrestling Federation Championship. You want it. I know you do, Everyone in the WWF wants to be the World Wrestling Federation Champion. Including you. We can make you become the WWF Champion. You can become the WWF Champion with us backing you up.

Sycho Sid- You can make me the WWF Champion if I back you up? That does sound like a interesting offer.

Dawn Marie- Sid, You will be the WWF Champion with us by your side. It's not hard, We got control over the WWF. We got friends in high places. So how about it Sid? Will you stand side by side with us?

Sycho Sid- It is a very tempting offer. But I don't know. How about you give me time to think it over?

Dawn Marie- I don't see a problem with it, I'll tell you what Sid, You got until the 16th. We'll come to In Your House looking for an answer. Is that good for you? Sid nods his head in approval. And remember Sid, You might have the fans now, But the fans won't make you World Wrestling Federation Champion. When you're with us, You'll get everything you've ever wanted and more. And Sid, If you're not with us, You're against us. You got thirteen days to make up your mind. And if you do turn us down for one reason or another, You will pay for it. And if you do join us, You'll have a very pleasurable stay in The Money Mine.

Dawn Marie leads The Money Mine out of the ring while Sid stays and looks on. McMahon says that Sid looks like he's considering joining The Money Mine, Ross says that if Sid does join The Money Mine, They'll be unstoppable!

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Rocky Maivia Vs. Nelson Knight

Not a bad match here, As Rocky was able to somehow carry Knight to something decent. The announcers barely talked about the match, And hyped tonight's main event and the fact that Bret Hart would speak later in the night. And when they were paying attention to the match, They really hyped Rocky up as well as Knight. McMahon called Knight a future WWF Champion, With Ross calling him one of the best that the WWF has to offer. Knight jumped the rookie from behind and started beating and pounding Rocky in the corner. Rocky tried to somehow over power Knight, But Knight ran down Rocky with a big clothesline. Knight and Rocky ended up on the outside after Knight tossed Rocky right over the top rope. Knight rammed Rocky into the steel ring post several times and pounded on Rocky's back in the ring. Knight then controlled Rocky inside the ring and slammed Maivia down. Knight went for a splash off the second rope, But Rocky moved out of the way and Knight hit the canvas. Rocky started to make the comeback and hit Knight with right hands time and time again, Rocky came off the ropes attempting a cross body, But Knight caught him in midair and slammed Rocky down. Knight then pulled Rocky up and tried a powerbomb, But Rocky countered and delivered the Third Generation Syndrome to Knight to pull off the upset over the former King Of The Ring. Rocky Maivia celebrated his win with Jim Ross calling him a real blue chipper for sure.

77, 80, 72 **

COMMERCIAL BREAK

The Quebecers Vs. Brian Adams and Brian Lee

McMahon announced that on Friday Night Mayhem the WWF Tag Team Championship situation would be announced, And that champions would be crowned this Friday night! A good match up here, With both teams trying to show the world why they'd make good tag team champions. British Bulldog and Vader came down to the ringside area to watch this one. Adams and Lee started off beating down The Quebecers with ease and all four men got into a brawl on the outside, With Bulldog and Vader just looking on. The match came into the ring with Lee and Jacques, With Jacques using a low blow to turn the tide for The Quebecers. The Quebecers used quick tags and illegal double team tactics to try to put Lee away, But Lee kept fighting. The Quebecers ended up going for a double DDT, But Lee countered and put down both men with a double DDT of his own! Lee then tagged in Adams! Adams came into the ring and started cleaning house. All four men again ended up on the outside, Adams was fighting Pierre when Bulldog distracted the referee, Vader jumped Adams from behind and send him to the steel ring post knocking out Adams! Pierre rolled Adams into the ring and delivered the Cannonball off the top rope to Adams for the win. The Quebecers headed to the back with the victory while Bulldog and Vader rolled Lee into the ring. It looked like Lee and Adams would take a beating, But Chris Benoit and Brian Pillman came running down from the back with steel chairs and chased Bulldog and Vader off! Benoit and Pillman did the titles around the waist motion with the announcers asking who would fight for the titles on Friday night.

82, 83, 81 ***

Pierre Oulette gained overness from this match.

Jacques Rougeau gained overness from this match.

Ken Shamrock Tells Martel To Get The Job Done

We go backstage where we see Rick Martel in his locker room doing some warm up exercises. He looks towards the door and Ken Shamrock is shown standing there.

Rick Martel- Shamrock, What's up man? Come by to wish me good luck?

Ken Shamrock- Not exactly, I just wanted to thank you for accepting this match. And I hope you know what's on the line tonight.

Rick Martel- Don't worry about it man, I got it in the bag. I've been in the ring with Scott Taylor, I've beaten him. Tonight I'm going to kick his butt all over town and then you'll get him in the ring at In Your House. Tonight I will defeat Scott Taylor. You got nothing to worry about man.

Ken Shamrock- Good, I'm glad you're going to be ready for this match. Because this is the only way I can get him in the ring at In Your House, So go out there and do it man. Kick his ass for me, Because after I'm done with him at In Your House, He's going to regret ever opening his mouth and talking trash about me.

Rick Martel- I can't wait to see that happen, But now I gotta go. Make sure to watch the match, Cause Scott Taylor's going down.

Rick Martel leaves the dressing room and we get a shot of Shamrock looking on. The announcers hype Scott Taylor versus Rick Martel up next!

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If Rick Martel Wins, Ken Shamrock Gets A Match With Scott Taylor At In Your House "The Final Journey"

Scott Taylor Vs. Rick Martel

Ken Shamrock sat at the announce position for this match, Despite this being Taylor's first ever big main event match, The crowd here was amazing. Everyone wants to see Taylor fight Shamrock at In Your House and hopefully get what he has coming to him. This one started off with both men doing some mat wrestling, With Taylor getting the best of Martel and taunting Martel, And then Shamrock. Taylor even yelled "bastard" at Shamrock several times, With Shamrock almost leaving the announce position to fight him, But lucky for him McMahon held him back. This one got good when Martel clotheslined Taylor right out to the floor. They got into it on the outside with Martel sending Taylor to the steel ring post and then sending Taylor right out into the front row! Martel got on top of the steel guardrail and jumped off it right onto Taylor! Taylor was able to turn things around when Martel tried a piledriver on the outside, But Taylor countered into a back drop! Taylor then grabbed Martel and tossed him right into Shamrock who was at the announce position! Shamrock again tried to go after Taylor, But Jim Ross kept yelling "If you do it, You'll get no match Ken! Just let Martel fight it out!" Taylor dominated Martel in the ring and worked over Martel's injured back. Taylor came close to finishing this one when he connected with a tornado DDT to Martel, But Martel somehow kicked out. Martel started to make the comeback after hot shotting Taylor onto the ropes. Martel ran down Taylor with three clotheslines and started going to work on Taylor's legs. Martel went for a drop kick, But Taylor ducked and the referee got taken out! Martel went to check over the referee, And Taylor used a low blow to Martel! Taylor then locked Martel into his own Quebec Crab! The crowd went crazy as Shamrock left the announce position and grabbed a steel chair. Shamrock came into the ring with the chair and drilled Taylor right over the head with it! Shamrock left the ring with the chair while Martel covered Taylor. The referee got up and counted to three, Giving Martel the win! Scott Taylor will now have to meet Ken Shamrock at In Your House!

92, 88, 96 ****1\2

COMMERCIAL BREAK

WWF Slam Of The Week- Matt Hardy picks up the win with the Twist Of Fate! (Raw Saturday Night 2/1/97)

Bret Hart Gets Saved By An Unlikely Partner

The music of Bret "The Hitman" Hart begins to play to a huge ovation from the fans. Bret Hart makes his way down to the ring as McMahon and Ross talk about how Owen Hart beat down Bret last week, And how this is the first time anyone will hear from Bret ever since what happened last week. Bret Hart is handed a microphone and gets ready to talk.

Bret Hart- You know, Last week I was fighting for the WWF Championship in a steel cage match. And I hate to say it, But Scott Hall was the better man last week when he defeated me. He did with no help or cheating, He beat me all on his own. But after the match ended was a whole different story. My brother Owen came down to the ring and attacked me. He rammed me into the steel cage several times, He even busted me open. I heard Owen's comments from Friday Night Mayhem, And I heard how he talked about not getting a chance because of me. Owen said that he never got the attention because I'm still in the WWF. I honestly don't know why Owen would think that. I never did anything to hold him back. And this whole big family feud started because of Owen. If he wants to fight me, I'll gladly get in the ring with him. This whole feud between Owen and I needs to end once and for all. I thought it ended years ago, But I was obviously wrong. Owen is still jealous and bitter of all my success. So Owen, If it's a match you want, You'll get one anytime, Anywhere. And as far as the whole six men tag team match at the Pay Per View is concerned, I don't like the fact that I have to team up with Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker. Shawn Michaels took my title last year and just like the coward that he is, He never gave me a rematch. And The Undertaker is a man who I do respect, But I don't like him much either. I'll team up with them for the Pay Per View, But don't expect us to get along. And after the Pay Per View is done with, And after this thing between Owen and I ends, I'm going to get back what's mine and that is the World Wrestling Federation Championship. Scott Hall might have beaten me last week, But everyone knows I deserve a rematch. And if it's The Undertaker who I gotta face after Wrestlemania is done with, Then I'll face The Undertaker as well. Because all you WWF fans deserve a true hero as the WWF Champion. And that hero is me. I will be the WWF Champion this year, And I will defeat anyone who gets in my way. And...............

Scott Hall's music begins to play and cuts off "The Hitman". Scott Hall stands on top of the ramp way with the WWF Championship over his shoulder, Hall has a microphone in his hand and prepares to talk, The fans boo Hall and chant "Bret".

Scott Hall- Hey yo........... I almost didn't come to the building, But when I heard "The Hitman" was gonna be here, I had to take a look for myself. Hey Bret, How are you feeling man? Huh? How are you feeling after I whipped your ass last week in the steel cage match? You know damn well that your time off was because of what I did to you in the cage. And I think you forgot to mention that last week, I didn't need any help to defeat you. I did it all by myself. You had me in your little Sharpshooter, And I squirmed out of it and crawled right out the door while you were still thinking you had me in it. I defeated you last week just like I defeated Shawn Michaels and everyone else who challenged me for my title. And guess what Bret, You'll never get another shot at this again. Because you only get one shot, And when you lose, You get no rematch. And if you're hoping The Undertaker beats me at Wrestlemania and gives you a rematch, Then you're messed up in the head. Because Morticia over there has no chance in hell of beating me at Wrestlemania 13. And when we're in that ring at In Your House, You, HBK, Undertaker will all get your asses handed to you by me, Owen and Cactus. We're going to be the dominant team at In Your House. Hell, Look at your team. You can't even get along with each other. How do you expect to win when you're fighting Shawn and The Undertaker? My team has unity. And after this and Wrestlemania is done with, Owen I'll give you a shot at the title. Because unlike your brother Bret, I respect you and your amazing wrestling talent. And I'm looking forward to teaming up with you and Cactus Jack, Another man I respect.

Bret Hart- You think you're going to come out here and suck up to your partners to try to make your team look like you got unity? We all know that's a bunch of crock. You're trying to suck up to them because you know that in the six men tag team match up, You got no chance of beating me and my two partners. I could care less about Michaels or Undertaker, But they can beat you, Owen and Cactus Jack any day of the week. And the three of you are going to get what you have coming at In Your House. And when you do give Owen a title shot, And if Owen does defeat you, I'm gonna beat him and take the title from him!

Scott Hall- Look at you Bret, You can't even let your brother get the spotlight. It's always about you isn't it? You can't ever let your brother get the attention he deserves, You make me sick! And you know what? I think I'm gonna do something about it!

Bret Hart- Like what? You want to be a tough guy? Come on down here Scott Hall! Lets continue where we left off last week!

Scott Hall- You want a fight? You got one! Owen, This is for you!

The crowd begins to go crazy as Scott Hall drops the WWF Championship down on the ramp way and starts walking towards the ring. Scott Hall begins to walk up the steel steps as Bret Hart dares him to come into the ring. The crowd then boos as Owen Hart is shown coming out through the crowd. Owen Hart comes into the ring and attacks Bret from behind with a clothesline to the back of the head! Scott Hall comes into the ring and he and Owen shake hands. Owen lifts Bret up and holds him back as Scott Hall hits Bret with right hands to the face time and time again. Hall takes down Bret with a right hand and pulls Bret back up. This time it's Hall who holds back Bret. Owen slaps Bret across the face and starts talking trash to "The Hitman". Owen goes for a right hand, But the lights go off! When the lights come back on, The Undertaker is standing right behind Owen! Hall sees The Undertaker and quickly drops Bret down and rolls out to the floor. Owen turns around and The Undertaker is face to face with him! Owen quickly rolls out to the floor before Undertaker can get his hands on him. Owen Hart and Scott Hall stand on top of the Monday Night Raw entrance way with Hall holding the WWF Championship. The Undertaker does his throat cut motion at Hall and rolls his eyes. Bret Hart stands up and stares down The Undertaker, Not looking happy at the man from the dark side. Monday Night Raw goes off the air with The Undertaker and Bret Hart staring each other down.

91

Overall Rating- 83

TV Rating- 7.59

Competition

Monday Nitro

TV Rating- 6.45

Attendance- 7,025

Ticket Sales- $281,000

Notes

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

"I was thinking, how about giving me some matches with Rocky Maivia? I think we'd be able to do some good work together given the chance." -Scott Steiner

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

"Nelson Knight and me don't really click. How about booking me against someone like Hunter Hearst Helmsley? I think our styles would really work well together." -Rocky Maivia

"Jim Neidhart and me don't really click. How about booking me against someone like Rocky Maivia? I think our styles would really work well together." -Hunter Hearst Helmsley

"I think i should be higher up the card." -Spike Dudley

Edited February 22, 2005 by Baby Hewey

February 22, 2005

Decent show. Not one of your better Raws, but good. The final segment was done well. I like how Hall is playing off Owen's emotions. I could even see an Owen face turn coming out of it. You never know.

Hailtothechimp · February 22, 2005

Wow, Shadow has won againest big names and has held 15 titles in Mexico... Push him to the moon I say!!!

Good stuff as always Hewey, cant wait for In Your House and I promise I will do predictions this time... I swear!

Hewey · February 23, 2005

Credit Jack Krauser for the logo
Channel: UPN
Time Slot: Prime Time
Date: February 7, 1997
Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey

Tonight will be a huge night for one WWF Superstar, And that WWF Superstar is Rick Martel. Due to him being able to pick up the big win on Monday night, And after not only making one of the greatest come backs of all time, Rick Martel has been awarded a shot at the World Wrestling Federation Championship! Tonight we'll see Rick Martel challenge Scott Hall for the WWF Championship in the main event! Not only is this a huge match for Rick Martel, But Hall wasn't expecting having to defend the title tonight, And could tonight be the night where Rick Martel makes history and becomes the new World Wrestling Federation Champion? Can Rick Martel somehow be able to defeat one of the greatest WWF Champions of all time? This is the biggest main event ever on a WWF TV show, And you don't want to miss it. Who will walk away as the World Wrestling Federation Champion? Rick Martel or Scott Hall?

Bret "The Hitman" Hart will be here tonight. After what happened on Monday Night Raw you know "The Hitman" will have alot to say. Not only did he lay down a challenge for his brother Owen that wasn't accepted, But Owen Hart and Scott Hall did a number on "The Hitman" before The Undertaker made the save. What will Bret Hart have to say tonight?

Matches for Friday Night Mayhem

World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championship
Fatal Four Way Elimination Match
Chris Benoit and Brian Pillman Vs. British Bulldog and Vader Vs. Brian Adams and Brian Lee vs. The Quebecers

Ahmed Johnson Vs. Hollywood Holly

Jerry Lynn Vs. Devon Storm

Goldust with Marlena Vs. "Party Boy" Marty Jannetty

Duke "The Money Maker" Droese, Simon Diamond and Johnny Swinger Vs. D'Lo Brown, Doug Furnas and Phillip LaFon

World Wrestling Federation Championship
Scott Hall© Vs. Rick Martel

Plus, We'll be hearing from Bret "The Hitman" Hart! All this and much more tonight on UPN!

Edited February 23, 2005 by Baby Hewey

Captain Kirk · February 23, 2005

good stuff but the sycho sid stuff sounds really familiar to when Backlund wanted to manage him i think maybe it would be different if it had been someone else, just hope it don't have the same outcome but no biggie : /

Edited February 23, 2005 by Jonny2003uk

Hewey · February 23, 2005

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Credit Jack Krauser for the logo

Channel: UPN

Time Slot: Prime Time

Date: February 7, 1997

Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey

Attendance: 10,007

Ticket Sales: $400,280

Announcers: Jonathan Coachman and Dok Hendrix

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

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

World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championship

Fatal Four Way Elimination Match

Chris Benoit and Brian Pillman Vs. British Bulldog and Vader Vs. Brian Adams and Brian Lee vs. The Quebecers

This is how the titles are going to be declared, The Quebecers were put in this match due to them being the number one contenders. Adams and Lee are former tag team champions, While Bulldog and Vader are easily one of the most impressive tag teams in the history of the WWF. And Benoit and Pillman have been impressive ever since making their debut in the WWF. This one was quite a good match, With the crowd behind the face teams. The first team eliminated was surprisingly Bulldog and Vader. This came when Brian Adams caught Bulldog coming off the ropes with a tilt a whirl slam and Benoit followed up by coming off the top with the Diving Headbutt to Bulldog to grab the pin fall. The match continue with the three teams battling it out, With The Quebecers getting double teamed at times by the face team, To cheers from the crowd. It came down to Brian Lee and Benoit in the ring. Benoit took Lee down with the Crippler Crossface, And had Lee tapping out, But the referee said that Lee wasn't the legal man, And that Benoit and Jacques were the legal men! Benoit broke the hold and turned around right into a DDT from Jacques, Getting Jacques the three count. We were down with Lee and Adams versus The Quebecers, Just like on Monday Night Raw. Both teams fought hard, With the crowd behind Adams and Lee big time here. The Quebecers had dominated most of the match, And Lee ended up on the outside. Benoit and Pillman tried to come down to the ringside area, With Road Agents and Referees holding them back, This distracted Pierre who was in the ring with Adams while Jacques fought Lee in the ring, Adams delivered the Heart Punch to Pierre and got the one, two, three! Adams and Lee posed with the titles, While Benoit and Pillman were held back, Coachman asked why Benoit and Pillman were trying to come into the ring, With Hendrix saying that they were screwed! Lee and Adams posed with the titles to a huge ovation from the crowd. Lee and Adams are two time tag team champions!

85, 86, 84 ***1\4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

The Patriot Shows Hunter Hearst Helmsley What He's Made Of!

The music of The Patriot begins to play to a huge ovation from the crowd. The Patriot makes his way down to the ring with red, white and blue pyro going off for the masked American. The Patriot comes into the ring and does some posing before being handed a microphone.

The Patriot- Ever since I came to the WWF I haven't really talked about why I am here. I have never gotten a chance to make myself clear to all you great WWF fans. I am a proud American. If there's something in this world I love, It's the United States of America and all it's people. We American people are good people, Decent people. And next Sunday night I go for my first ever title here in the World Wrestling Federation, The WWF Intercontinental Championship. And I'm very much looking forward to not only make my first ever singles debut at a Pay Per View, But I get to go for the Intercontinental Championship. I know all you fans dislike Hunter Hearst Helmsley for whatever reason, And I don't seem to care for him too much in particular. And I hope he is ready for our match on the 16th. I hope he is ready for the Intercontinental Championship to go around my waist, I hope he's ready for the toughest match of his career. Because he's going to have to be in the ring with a man who's determined to leave In Your House as the new WWF Intercontinental Champion. You WWF fans deserve a true American hero with that title around his waist, And that American hero is me. So Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Enjoy your days left with the title. Because it's going to go around my waist. I'll..........

Hunter Hearst Helmsley's music begins to play to boos from the crowd. The Intercontinental Champion walks down to the ring with the Intercontinental Championship over his shoulder. Helmsley comes into the ring and is handed a microphone.

The Patriot- What do you want Hunter?

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- Calm down, I didn't come out here to fight. I just wanted to talk. Is that cool with you?

The Patriot- Talk? That's fine with me, What do you want?

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- I know you're jacked up for our Intercontinental Championship match. I know you want the title. But that isn't going to happen. See, You come out here and suck up to the fans. You talk about your little American pride, That's all fine with me. I also love this country, And it's money of course. But one thing I love more than America and probably a little less than the money, Is being the WWF Intercontinental Champion. Because I've held this title since October and no one has been able to beat me for it. Everyone who got a shot at this title easily went down to me. And if you think you're going to be able to me for this title, Then you're dead wrong. I got the body, The brains and most of all, The talent. I am the greatest Intercontinental Champion there has ever been in the WWF. And if you think you're going to somehow end my title reign, End my run as the Intercontinental Champion, Then you must be in your own little world. Because this title will not leave my waist! You cannot hang with me, You cannot beat me for this title. This title belongs to me and me only. And I'll only drop it when I say so! You have no chance in hell of taking this title from me next Sunday night, I will defeat you just like I defeated everyone else who stepped into the ring with me. And you will be another person in Hunter Hearst Helmsley's long list of victims.

The Patriot- You won't be saying that after I beat you at In Your House and take that title off of around your waist. I will leave In Your House with the Intercontinental Championship around my waist. I promise the whole world, I promise America that you will not hold the Intercontinental Championship any longer. I will be the next Intercontinental Champion. And I'll do it for the kids, For the fans, For everyone who hates listening and seeing you every week!

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- Listen here you dumb son of a b****! You are not taking this title from me! You got that? I don't give a damn about who you're doing it for! This title is mine! It belongs to me and no one else! Got that? If you want it, You'll have to take it from my dead hands! This is my title! I am the Intercontinental Champion! The greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time! And nobody is taking this belt from me! Especially you! I'm gonna make sure you never get another shot at this title while I'm the champion. I'll do anything to keep this title around my waist, And I'll make sure you don't leave with it! You will go down like everyone else has! I've beaten Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker! I am the 1996 King Of The Ring and I will not be beaten by trash like you!

The Patriot- Trash? You better watch your mouth Helmsley, Or I'm not gonna wait until In Your House to show you what's going to happen.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley- You think you scare me? You think I'm scared of a man in a mask? I'll rip that mask right off your face! This is my Intercontinental Championship! And I'll do anything to make sure you don't take it. All these fans will have to get used to me being their Intercontinental Champion! And you will be put down like the dog you are!

Helmsley gets in The Patriot's face and holds the title right in front of The Patriot. Helmsley then shoves The Patriot. The Patriot responds by knocking Helmsley down with a huge right hand! Helmsley gets up and The Patriot hits him with another right hand! Helmsley again gets up and gets drilled by a right hand from The Patriot! The Patriot pulls Helmsley up and rams Helmsley's head ten times into the turnbuckle! The Patriot atomic drops Helmsley and follows up with a powerful clothesline to the Intercontinental Champion! The Patriot climbs the top rope while Helmsley staggers up to his feet. The Patriot comes flying off the top turnbuckle with the Patriot Missile right to Helmsley! Helmsley gets up and grabs the title and quickly flees the ring. Helmsley walks to the back with the title while The Patriot stays in the ring and poses to a huge " USA" chant.

78

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Ahmed Johnson Vs. Hollywood Holly with Chris Kanyon

A bad match here, As Ahmed Johnson is just plain bad, And Hollywood is not the guy to be put in the ring with Ahmed Johnson. Chris Kanyon was trying to interfere through out the match up, But Ahmed Johnson kept scaring him off. Hollywood Holly used a few cheap tactics to gain control of this match. Kanyon got involved a couple times while Hollywood had the referee distracted. Hollywood Holly came very close to putting Ahmed Johnson away several times, But Ahmed Johnson kept fighting back. Ahmed Johnson caught Hollywood with a powerslam and started to make the comeback. Ahmed ran down Hollywood with several clotheslines and took out Hollywood with a spinebuster. Ahmed Johnson set Hollywood up for the Pearl River Plunge, But Kanyon got up on the apron. Ahmed tossed Hollywood down and decked Kanyon off the apron! Hollywood tried to drop kick Ahmed, But Ahmed blocked it and Hollywood went down. Ahmed Johnson then finished Hollywood off with the Pearl River Plunge for the win. Ahmed Johnson then celebrated his win while Kanyon helped Hollywood to the back.

71, 74, 66 *1/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Jerry Lynn Vs. Devon Storm

The crowd was pretty quiet for this one, Lynn will be gone at the end of the month, While Storm will probably stick around for a few months. It all depends if he continues to put on impressive matches like this one. Despite a dead crowd, This one was quite the match up. With Devon Storm and Jerry Lynn putting on a impressive showing for the Light Heavyweight division. Storm played the heel here, Attacking Lynn from behind and wowing some fans with a huge no hands dive over the top rope to Lynn on the outside. Storm even did a head scissors take over to Lynn from the apron, Sending Lynn onto the steel ramp way. Storm controlled Lynn in the ring with Storm gaining a few close near falls on Lynn, Lynn then started to make the comeback and almost put Storm away with a DDT. Lynn ended up back dropping Storm to the outside and hitting a plancha to Storm on the outside! They went back into the ring where both men started getting a few near falls on each other, Lynn delivered his Cradle Piledriver to Storm, But both men were down. Before either men could get up, Some familiar music began to play, The crowd went crazy as it was Kevin Nash's music playing! We got a shot of the stage where Kevin Nash himself began walking down to the ring with a smirk on his face! Kevin Nash came into the ring and shoved the referee aside. Lynn and Storm both got up at the same time and were run over by a double clothesline from Nash! The referee ruled this a no contest! Nash lifted Lynn up and send Lynn to the corner. Nash then send Storm to the opposite corner. Nash charged at Storm with a huge clothesline! Nash then charged at Lynn with a clothesline as well! Lynn took a sidewalk slam while Storm got snake eyed right into the turnbuckle! Lynn was the first man up and got booted right in the face! Storm then got up and got run down by a boot to the face as well! Nash lifted his arms in the air, Calling for the Jackknife Powerbomb! Nash lifted Lynn up and Jackknifed Lynn with ease! Storm then was next, And also got a Jackknife Powerbomb! Nash lifted Storm up and tossed Storm out to the floor! Nash then tossed Lynn to the outside onto Storm!

68, 48, 88 **3\4

He's Back!

Kevin Nash asked for a microphone as most of the crowd chanted "Nash".

Kevin Nash- You know, Life is funny isn't it? I know some of you might remember me. And for those of you who don't remember or know me, I am Kevin Nash. And I am the baddest son bitch this company has ever seen! See, Unlike your little WWF guys, I don't come out here and beg for your approval. Hell, Remember what I did to my so called best friend Shawn Michaels over a year ago? See, I been sitting on the house taking care of business and some problems. I haven't been in the WWF since May. And I take a look around the WWF and I see that things have definitely changed. But one thing that hasn't changed, Is me. I'm still the same guy all you little bastard fans booed almost one year ago. Hell, I remember on the very first episode of Friday Night Mayhem, I Jackknifed Shawn Michaels twice, Almost crippling the man. Unlike the WWF Superstars, I don't give a damn about what you people think about me. I came out here because I felt like it. I could have sat and waited for those two to finish their little match, But I felt like beating someone up. Because lets face it, I'm damn good when it comes to beating someone up. So I was out for half of 1996. And I missed the beginning of the year as well, But I'm back! I'm back and badder than ever. And I'm hearing the talk about the next Pay Per View, In Your House. And all I hear about is the huge main event, I would love to be apart of that match, But it's already been signed. So I'll tell you what, Find someone with enough b**** to get in the ring with me and I'll show up at the Pay Per View and fight them. I been sitting at home too long, I'm ready to come back to the ring. I'm ready to kick someone's ass, It's just a matter of who's man enough to fight me. I will be at Monday Night Raw, And you can expect me to cause some more mayhem and violence. Because after you're away for months, You start to miss the violence, You start to miss beating the hell out of everyone that gets in your face. And these two kids were the first of many victims, And who is gonna be able to stop me? I've dominated the World Wrestling Federation before and I'll do it again. Kevin Nash is back, And I'm untouchable! "The Genetic Wonder" is back and I'm here to stay, So whoever wants to be the first casualty of having to step into the ring with me, Step up to the plate. I'm very eager to get back into the ring and dominate the WWF once again, And whoever has the guts to step inside the ring with me at In Your House will find out why I can't be beat! And if anyone tries to stop me, Remember what I did to Gorilla Monsoon last year!

The crowd have now turned on Nash and begin to boo the big man. Kevin Nash poses in the ring while Coachman asks who in their right mind would accept a challenge from Nash, Hendrix kept talking about how Nash didn't even announce his return and how he came out of the blue, Coachman asked if anyone would be able to stop Nash's reign of terror.

94

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Goldust with Marlena Vs. "Party Boy" Marty Jannetty

Marty came down to the ring without Koko and Hammer. The announcers kept talking about who Goldust had in mind for the 16th, And what the bizarre Goldust would do. Goldust actually made his in ring debut against Jannetty back in '95, But tonight was a whole different matter. Jannetty started this one off using his quickness to try to put away the former Intercontinental Champion early on. Jannetty took Goldust to the outside and hit a big pescado to Goldust out on the floor. Marlena tried to sneak up on Jannetty, But he saw her coming and started dancing at her, This allowed Goldust to jump Marty from behind and send Jannetty into the steel steps! Goldust dominated Jannetty inside the ring and came very close to putting away Jannetty. Goldust ended up going for the Curtain Call, But Jannetty slipped out of it and started pummeling Goldust with right hands. Jannetty was able to deliver the rocker dropper to Goldust and even came off the top with the Party Boy Dance to Goldust, But Goldust somehow kicked out at two. Jannetty slammed Goldust down and went up top. Jannetty went for a moonsault, But Goldust moved out of the way! Goldust then finished Jannetty off with the Curtain Call for the win. After the match ended, Goldust look at the cameras and said "The 16th is nearing, You'll find out who you are then.

78, 80, 75 **1/4

Scott Taylor Makes Sure Shamrock Won't Make It To In Your House!

We're shown earlier today footage, It shows Ken Shamrock arriving in the building. Shamrock is almost at his locker room, When Scott Taylor attacks him from behind with a steel chair right to the back! Shamrock goes down and Taylor hits him again over the back with a vile chair shot! Taylor drops the chair down and lifts Shamrock up. Taylor rams Shamrock's head into the locker room door! Taylor grabs Shamrock and again rams Shamrock's head into the locker room door! Taylor grabs the steel chair and again hits Shamrock over the back! Taylor then hits Shamrock right over the head with a huge chair shot! Shamrock falls down and Taylor goes to finish him off, But Road Agents and Referees show up on the scene. They hold Taylor back and some of them check on Shamrock. Taylor says that there isn't gonna be any match if Shamrock isn't able to fight him! Taylor leaves while they check on Shamrock, Who's bleeding from the forehead.

78

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Duke "The Money Maker" Droese, Simon Diamond and Johnny Swinger with Dawn Marie Vs. D'Lo Brown, Doug Furnas and Phillip LaFon

A good six men tag team match here, With the announcers talking about how we could see Sycho Sid join The Money Mine at In Your House, With Coachman saying that no one would be able to beat The Money Mine if they were able to get Sycho Sid on their side come In Your House. The Money Mine isolated D'Lo Brown here and beat him down through out the match. Dawn Marie even got a few cheap shots in on D'Lo from the outside while the referee was distracted. D'Lo came close to making the hot tag several times, But someone would always stop him. Duke Droese ended up delivering the Money Compactor to D'Lo, But instead of going for the cover, Droese went up top. Droese went for a elbow drop off the top, But D'Lo moved out of the way and made the hot tag to Doug Furnas. All hell broke loose with all six men getting into it. Furnas and LaFon cleared the ring with D'Lo then coming off the top with a moonsault to all three men of The Money Mine on the outside! The ending came with Droese and Furnas in the ring. Furnas had Droese with after nailing him with a kicking combination and lifted Droese up, Furnas went for a German suplex, But Droese countered and sent Furnas to the ropes, Droese caught Furnas with the Money Compactor and scored the pin fall for The Money Mine. The Money Mine headed to the back with the victory, With Dawn Marie looking at the camera and telling Sid to make the right choice.

78, 75, 82 ***

Interview with Scott Hall

We go to the backstage interview area where we see Kevin Kelly standing by with the WWF Champion, Scott Hall.

Kevin Kelly- Scott Hall, Tonight's going to be a huge night for you. Tonight you have to defend the WWF Championship against Rick Martel. You been in the ring with Rick Martel plenty of times in the past, But never for the World Wrestling Federation Championship. How do you feel entering this match with Rick Martel, And will you be able to retain the WWF Championship tonight?

Scott Hall- You think Rick Martel stands a chance of defeating me tonight? Come on Kelly, Look at me. I'm the man who defeated Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart back to back. I'm the man who ended HBK's long title reign. I'm the man who defeated Bret Hart all over the cage match last week. And oh yeah, I'm the man who's gonna own and destroy The Undertaker come Wrestlemania 13. And as far as Rick Martel is concerned, I could care less about him. Sure he's made this huge comeback, But so did I. And I was able to become the WWF Champion. Rick Martel might think he stands in a chance tonight, But there's no way the WWF Championship is leaving my waist. Rick Martel will know why he left the ring to begin with, And that was because he was afraid of the competition, He was afraid of the wrestlers of the WWF, He was afraid that one day, He'd have to meet me once again. And he got scared. But tonight he gets a shot at this, And the WWF Championship is all that matters. Rick Martel's amazing comeback will be cut short when Scott Hall delivers the Outsider's Edge to him and pins him one, two, three.

Kevin Kelly- Scott Hall, How about the huge six men tag team match next Sunday night? You'll be teaming up with Owen Hart and Cactus Jack to face Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker. After Monday's wild brawl, What can we expect from you next Sunday night?

Scott Hall- There wasn't gonna be any brawl if Bret hadn't been bad mouthing his brother. If I ever had a brother I would never bad mouth him like Bret does Owen. And I was glad to teach "The Hitman" a lesson on Monday Night Raw, I respect Owen Hart, I respect what he stands for. And I also respect Cactus Jack, Something HBK and the Kliq don't. And as far as The Undertaker, Or Morticia is concerned, You're nothing more than big goof man! You had to get involved when me and Owen had Bret down, Lets see you get involved tonight! I'll slap the dead right off your face! Tonight, I take care of Rick Martel, And at In Your House me and my partners take out three men just like that.

Kevin Kelly- Fans, Up next we'll see Scott Hall defend the World Wrestling Federation Championship against Rick Martel! It's the main event! Do not go away, You don't want to miss this huge title match!

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COMMERCIAL BREAK

World Wrestling Federation Championship

Scott Hall© Vs. Rick Martel

Excellent WWF Championship match here, As both Scott Hall and Rick Martel put on one of the best matches of their careers here tonight. Both men are of course the big comeback stories from '96, And never would Rick Martel have thought he would have gotten this over when he decided to come back to the ring. The crowd was hot here, With Martel getting the biggest ovation of the night when Hall took the WWF Championship and started taunting Martel with it, Martel responded by taking one of Hall's toothpicks from behind his ear and throwing it at Hall and then nailing Hall with a flurry of right hands. Martel and Hall brawled on the outside with Martel getting thrown into the steel guardrail. Hall even tried to get himself disqualified by choking Martel with the camera cable, But the referee wouldn't have none of it. Back inside the ring Scott Hall dominated Martel. Scott Hall kept coming closer and closer to putting away Martel. At one point, We saw Hall try do the Outsider's Edge to Martel, But Martel countered and almost locked Hall into the Quebec Crab, But Hall somehow managed to grab the ropes. Hall continued having the advantage and looked to have the match won after delivering a fallaway slam to Martel. Hall went for the Outsider's Edge, But Martel countered and back dropped Hall. Martel came at Hall with hard chops and used atomic drops to the WWF Champion. Martel started working over Hall's legs and later on he was able to apply the Quebec Crab to Hall! Hall came very close to tapping out, But he somehow managed to make it to the ropes. Rick Martel ended up going for a DDT, But Hall countered and planted Martel with a DDT of his own. Hall then lifted Martel up and delivered the Outsider's Edge to Martel for the win and to retain the title. After the match ended, The lights briefly went out with the music of The Undertaker playing. When the lights came back on, Scott Hall looked around and The Undertaker was nowhere to be seen. Hall snatched the WWF Championship and ran to the back, Looking a bit scared and worried.

94, 96, 92 ****1\4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

WWF Slam Of The Week- Chavo Guerrero comes off the top with a perfectly executed Frog Splash to Spike Dudley for the win. (Monday Night Raw 2/3/97)

Michaels And Hart, Face To Face!

Bret Hart's music begins to play to a huge ovation from the crowd. Bret "The Hitman" Hart makes his way down to the ring in street clothing looking as determined as ever. Bret Hart comes into the ring and poses for a bit before being handed a microphone.

Bret Hart- I came out here to talk about this Monday night. About what happened on Monday Night Raw. That no good Scott Hall came down to the ring and he and my own brother set me up. I know we got the huge six men tag team match up coming up, But if Scott Hall wants to play with Owen's emotions and feelings, That's fine with me. Because after what Owen did to me, He will get into the ring with me. And when it does happen, He better be ready for the fight of his life. Because I owe him a true beating. I tried to settle things between Owen and myself, But I guess he doesn't want to make things right. And another thing I wanted to address is the six men tag team match up. Now, I know I don't get along with The Undertaker, And it's no secret about how I feel about Shawn Michaels, But atleast The Undertaker had my back on Monday Night Raw. Atleast The Undertaker stepped up to the plate and made sure one of his partners didn't get hurt. Unlike you Shawn Michaels. I didn't even see you in the building. I know you're off in your own little world with Cactus Jack, But remember that we're going to be partners next Sunday night. And if you don't have my back, I don't have your back. And Undertaker, I respect the fact that you made sure I didn't get taken out, But next time you should mind your own business. I don't need any help from you or anyone else. And don't expect me to come saving the day when you're in trouble. We might have to be partners at In Your House, But you got something I want and that's the title shot to Wrestlemania 13. But I'll wait until Wrestlemania is over with and beat you or Hall for the title. Because I could care less about who's champion. And then we got you, Shawn Michaels. The boy toy. The most arrogant piece of trash I have ever laid my eyes on. I never expected you to come out and make sure I didn't get hurt on Monday night, But I'd think you'd have to decency to atleast ask how I was doing. The Undertaker, Even though I never asked for help, Made sure I didn't get taken out. But you? Where were you Shawn? Probably in your own little fantasy world. And let me tell you something Michaels, I hate the fact that you're one of my partners. Because I'd rather have it be me and Undertaker against three men then have you in my corner. And to be perfectly honest, When you're standing there in that corner waiting for a tag, If I feel like it, I'll punch you right upside the face! I don't like you and I don't respect you one bit. You took my title last year and never gave me a rematch for it. You have your fans, And I have my fans. And your fans follow you like sheep, You didn't earn one single fan Shawn Michaels. They just follow you around, You never represented the WWF as the World Wrestling Federation Champion like I did. You didn't defend the title with the honor that I defended it with each and every time I went out there. You always care about yourself first, And if you're not careful, You won't have me to back you up during the six men tag team match. You'll be all alone, And lets see how well you'll do by yourself Shawn Michaels. We got three tough opponents, And Shawn Michaels better get his act together. Or he'll be left all by himself. Because I know The Undertaker could care less about either one of us! And you better hope you're in my good graces come the 16th. Because............

The crowd cheers as Shawn Michaels is shown standing on top of the stage with a microphone in his hand. Bret Hart stares down Michaels who begins to walk down to the ring. Michaels gets in the ring and stares down "The Hitman".

Shawn Michaels- Yo Hitman! I heard your comments from the back, And I just had to take a look for myself. Now, For a man who claims that he didn't want any help on Monday night, You sure like to talk about me not coming down to back you up on Monday night. So let me make the record straight, I had already left the building when you were getting your ass kicked by your brother Owen and Scott Hall. I probably would have come down to make sure they didn't get too many shots in on you, But who knows? Because I gotta admit it Bret, No one likes seeing you get beat up more than I do. And you wanna talk about the six men tag team match up, If you get in my face, I'll kick your teeth right down your throat like I did at Wrestlemania XII when I kicked your ass for the WWF Championship!

Bret Hart- So what? You beat me last year. That was then Michaels. Lets not forget that I've beaten you time and time again in the past!

Shawn Michaels- You are right, But that was also then. And lets face it Bret, The reason you never got a shot at the title when I was champion, Was because someone was already kicking the living hell out of you! And when you did have a chance to become the number one contender, You'd always blow it! I would have gladly given you a rematch and beaten you like I did at Wrestlemania, But you always failed at becoming the number one contender. And you wanna talk about being the number one contender after Wrestlemania is done with, There's one man that should get the shot at the WWF Champion and that's me. I don't care if Scott Hall does have some BS ruling, If he loses at Wrestlemania, The deadman will face the "Heart Break Kid"! The people wanna see it, They wanna see Shawn Michaels with the WWF Championship around his waist again! And nobody wants to see you with the gold, Your time has passed Bret, Deal with it!

Bret Hart- We'll see who's time has passed when I beat the living hell out of you, I haven't forgotten about how you did beat me at Wrestlemania, And I have never ever gotten a chance to beat you back. So when this six men situation is over with, I think you and I might have to see who the better man is! And that man is me! I am the best there is, The best there was, And the best that there ever will be!

Shawn Michaels- Maybe we should find out who's the best right now! The people wanna see it! Everyone wants to see Michaels versus Hart part two! So how about we do it right now? And maybe after we're done with this, One of us won't even make it to the 16th! One of us will probably be sitting at home and.................

Owen Hart's music begins to play and both Michaels and Hart look at the ramp way, The crowd boos as Owen Hart stands on top of the ramp way holding a microphone.

Owen Hart- Look at the two of you, Can't even get along. How do you expect to beat me and my partners at In Your House? You two are already about to kill each other in the ring, And there's nothing more I'd like to see than the two of you fight it out, But I don't want to see you two take each other out before I get the chance to at In Your House. Because I will finish what I didn't get to finish a few days ago when I had you down Bret. And Shawn, Remember what I did to you back in November of '95? I left you laying in the ring after kicking you in the back of the head. And I'm gonna love doing it again next Sunday night. That is, If Cactus Jack doesn't get to you before I do. But I see the two of you standing in that ring right now, And I feel like taking the both of you out by myself right now!

Shawn Michaels- Come on down here tough guy! After I beat the hell out of you, I'll beat the hell out of Bret as well! Come on!

The crowd begins to cheer as Owen Hart begins to walk down the long ramp way. Michaels and Bret stand ready for a fight, The crowd then boos as Cactus Jack is shown coming out from under the ring, Jack grabs a steel chair from ringside and enters the ring. Jack goes to hit Michaels, But "The Hitman" sees Jack coming and punches Jack in the ribs! Owen Hart runs down to the ring and he and Michaels begin to trade blows while Bret Hart battles Jack. Michaels sends Owen Hart to the ropes and back drops Owen Hart down! Michaels then comes off the ropes with a violent clothesline which sends Owen out to the floor! Michaels grabs the chair and watches Bret Hart hit Jack over and over again in the corner. Hart tosses Jack out to the floor and turns around, Seeing Michaels with the chair. Michaels and Hart stare each other down, Jack tries to come back into the ring, But Michaels swings the chair at him. Owen Hart pulls Jack off the apron and both men stare down Michaels and Bret Hart. Friday Night Mayhem goes off the air with all four men staring each other down. Coachman and Hendrix hype up the huge six men tag team match next Sunday night, Only on Pay Per View!

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Overall Rating- 82

TV Rating- 8.00

Notes

"Scott Hall and Rick Martel work pretty well together due to their similar styles." -Pat Patterson

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

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

News

- Sho Funaki has suffered a broken nose and will be out of action until March.

February 23, 2005

Good show. I like all this tension youre building for the 6-man tag. Its cool to see the faces going at it. The return of Nash was OK, except I thought he was going to return at the PPV, maybe even interfere in the main event. Surprised Bulldog and Vader were the first to be eliminated in their match. I would have picked them to win the belts.

Hewey · February 23, 2005

Good show. I like all this tension youre building for the 6-man tag. Its cool to see the faces going at it. The return of Nash was OK, except I thought he was going to return at the PPV, maybe even interfere in the main event. Surprised Bulldog and Vader were the first to be eliminated in their match. I would have picked them to win the belts.

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Hewey · February 24, 2005

RAW Saturday Night

Channel: USA Network

Time Slot: Late Evening

Date: February 8, 1997

Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey

Attendance: 10,005

Ticket Sales: $400,200

Announcers: Todd Pettengill and Shane McMahon

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 Todd Pettengill and Shane McMahon are standing by. They are very excited and hype up tonight's big show.

Billy Kidman Vs. Mike Lockwood

A great way to open up the night, With Kidman and Lockwood pulling out what many consider the best Light Heavyweight match in the WWF since the division began. You got to wonder if the WWF would keep Kidman and steal him away from ECW, Because Kidman is one talented wrestler. Kidman and Lockwood had some of the crowd interested, But most of the fans could have cared less about this match. At one point of the match we saw Kidman powerbomb Lockwood from the apron to the floor and then hit a running Shooting Star Press to Lockwood from the apron to the floor! Lockwood also gave Kidman a fight when he hit a bulldog to Kidman on the outside and then came off the apron with a frog splash to Kidman! The match ended with Kidman and Lockwood up on top, Kidman shoved Lockwood down to the canvas and came off the top with the Shooting Star Press to Lockwood for the win. Kidman celebrated his win to a few cheers from the fans.

75, 51, 100 ****

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Suicide Blonds and Scott Putski Vs. Island Boyz and Danny Doring

A decent six men tag team match here, With the Suicide Blonds being the most over men in the match up. This one started with all six guys in the ring brawling. The announcers didn't really pay attention to this one, With Todd again hyping the fact that he would be at "In THE House" and how he would take Jim Ross' place for "In THE House" and every other Pay Per View this year and every other year. Christian Cage was isolated here and beat down on through out the match up. Cage was able to take the beating and somehow manage to tag in Scott Putski. Putski came into the ring and started to clean house. The match ended with the Suicide Blonds fighting the Island Boyz on the floor while Putski battled Doring. Putski slammed Doring down and went up top. Doring got up and was met by a high cross body from Putski which was enough to get Putski the win. Putski and the Suicide Blonds celebrated their win by posing.

70, 60, 80 **1/4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Taka Michinoku Vs. Ace Darling

A pretty decent showing here, But the crowd didn't seem too interested in Darling. Taka is really over for some reason, And could very well be the first ever World Wresting Federation Light Heavyweight Champion. Darling jumped Michinoku from behind and pounded Taka in the corner. Both men were really quick here, Trading near falls to try to get the crowd into this. Taka tossed Darling out to the floor and came off the top with a moonsault to Darling all the way to the outside! They fought on the outside with Darling tossing Taka into the guardrail. Darling even hung Taka down across the guardrail and jumped off the apron with a leg drop to Taka. Darling controlled the match back in the ring and almost picked up the win with a neck breaker. Darling ended up going up top for a moonsault, But Taka moved out of the way and Darling hit the canvas! Taka started making the comeback and after about eight minutes into the match, Taka Michinoku delivered the Michinoku Driver to Darling to pick up the win.

65, 51, 79 **

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Billy Gunn with Sunny Vs. Scorpio

The crowd woke up here, Since Billy Gunn and Sunny are two of the most hated people in the WWF. Billy Gunn and Scorpio had a good showing here, With Scorpio using his quickness here to out wrestle Billy Gunn. Billy Gunn kept getting frustrated. Scorpio send Billy out to the floor and went for a plancha, But Sunny shoved Billy right out of the way, Making Scorpio hit the floor! Billy Gunn took control of the match back in the ring and worked over Scorpio with a few chin locks and sleepers. Billy Gunn couldn't put away Scorpio, Scorpio started making a comeback and started taking it to Billy Gunn. Scorpio delivered a big enziguri kick to Gunn and looked to have the match won, But Billy Gunn somehow kicked out at two. Billy Gunn won this one by catching Scorpio with the Evolution Drop out of nowhere. Billy Gunn and Sunny to boos from the fans.

75, 76, 73 **

COMMERCIAL BREAK

PG-13 Vs. Hardy Boyz

A great match up here, With all four men pulling out all the stops in this match up. The announcers didn't really talk about the match here, And kept hyping tomorrow night's Monday Night Raw, And In Your House which is just eight days away. PG-13 and the Hardy Boyz wrestled a pretty quick match with lots of high spots here, Including both Hardy Boyz leaping off the top rope onto Wolfie D and JC Ice on the outside. PG-13 slowed it down when they started double teaming Jeff Hardy. Jeff Hardy was able to make the hot tag to Matt who came into the ring and started cleaning house. The Hardy Boyz looked like they were going to get the victory after Jeff came off the top with the Swanton Bomb to Wolfie D, But the referee told Jeff that he and Wolfie D weren't the legal men, This allowed JC Ice to attack Matt from behind and roll up using his feet on the ropes for the win. PG-13 headed to the back victorious, While the Hardy Boyz argued with the referee.

86, 73, 99 ****1\2

COMMERCIAL BREAK

WWF Slam Of The Week- Scott Hall retains the WWF Championship by delivering the Outsider's Edge to Rick Martel. (Friday Night Mayhem 2/7/97)

"The Wildman" Marc Mero with Sable Vs. Alex Wright with Joanie Laurer

Mero and Wright had a great showing here, With the crowd booing Wright whenever Laurer would wave the German flag around. Wright and Mero started off exchanging quick near falls with Wright getting the best of Mero and then taunting Mero to boos from the fans. Lots of "USA" chants here, With Wright telling the fans to shut their mouths. Laurer got involved several times, Including clotheslining Mero on the outside behind the referee's back and then slamming Mero on the padded floor on the outside! Wright looked to have the match won several times, But Mero always kept kicking out. Mero made the big comeback later on in the match and looked to have Wright finished off after delivering a top rope hurricanrana, But Laurer got up on the apron. Wright attacked Mero from behind and tried a irish whip, But Mero countered and send Wright right into Laurer, Knocking Laurer off the apron! Mero then rolled up Wright for the pin fall. Mero and Sable headed to the back while Wright threw a fit, RAW Saturday Night went off the air with Mero and Sable posing on the ramp way.

Overall Rating- 75

TV Rating- 2.59

Competition

Saturday Night

TV Rating- 1.92

Attendance- 7,042

Ticket Sales- $281,680

Hardcore TV

TV Rating- 2.98

Attendance- 1,259

Ticket Sales- $37,770

Worldwide

TV Rating- 3.90

Attendance- 7,016

Ticket Sales- $280,640

Notes

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

"I'd like to work with Bret Hart if possible." -Owen Hart

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

"Marc Mero and Alex Wright have a fantastic chemistry in the ring, it adds a lot to the match." -Pat Patterson

"I think i should be higher up the card." -Matt Hardy

"I think i should be higher up the card." -Jeff Hardy

"I think i should be higher up the card." -Taka Michinoku

"Ace Darling and me don't really click. How about booking me against someone like Scott Taylor? I think our styles would really work well together." -Taka Michinoku

"I think i should be higher up the card." -Mike Lockwood

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Date: February 16, 1997

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Current Card

Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker and Bret Hart Vs. Cactus Jack, Scott Hall and Owen Hart

World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championship

World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championship

Light Heavyweight Showdown!

Taka Michinoku Vs. Brian Christopher

Ken Shamrock Vs. Scott Taylor

Steve Austin Vs. Rick Martel

Plus, Will Sycho Sid Accept The Offer From The Money Mine?

Hewey · February 24, 2005

Credit Jack Krauser for the logo
Date: February 10, 1997
Location: Lowell, Massachusetts

We're just six days away from In Your House, This Sunday night we're going to see a huge six men tag team main event, It'll be six of the biggest WWF Superstars ever in one ring. It'll be the "Heart Break Kid" Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart and The Undertaker facing Scott Hall, Owen Hart and Cactus Jack this Sunday night. But tonight we're going to see the biggest main event in Monday Night Raw history! The Undertaker will take on Owen Hart in the main event! And that's not all, Commissioner Ric Flair has let Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, Scott Hall and Cactus Jack stay at ringside for this match! We could see these six men get at it right here tonight! And what about the situation between Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart? We almost saw them go at it last Friday night, Will Michaels and Hart be able to work out their differences this Sunday night?

Kevin Nash made his huge return last Friday night on Friday Night Mayhem, Nash had been out since May and returned last Friday night, Doing what he does best, And that is destroy someone. Tonight the big man will be in Lowell, And knowing Nash, You can be sure something is going to happen. Nash says he's going to be wrestling at In Your House, And who will step up to the plate to face Nash?

Matches for Monday Night Raw

World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championship
Brian Adams and Brian Lee© Vs. Island Boyz

Rick Martel Vs. Al Snow

The Patriot Vs. Scott Steiner

Taka Michinoku, Chavo Guerrero and Billy Kidman Vs. Mike Lockwood, Brian Christopher and Danny Doring

The Undertaker Vs. Owen Hart

Plus, Kevin Nash will be here tonight! Sycho Sid will also be in Lowell! Will we hear from Sid on the offer made to him by The Money Mine? You don't want to miss Monday Night Raw tonight!

Hewey · February 24, 2005

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Credit Jack Krauser for the logo

Channel: USA Network

Time Slot: Prime Time

Date: February 10, 1997

Location: Lowell, Massachusetts

Attendance: 10,047

Ticket Sales: $401,880

Announcers: Jim Ross and Vince McMahon

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

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

World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championship

A good match here, But the crowd wasn't into it much since nobody really cares about the Island Boyz, Who are probably the lowest tag team in the tag team division so to speak. British Bulldog and Vader were shown standing on the ramp way, Watching this match. McMahon and Ross hyped the tag title match on Sunday night, Calling it perhaps the most physical match we'd ever see in the World Wrestling Federation. Adams and Lee dominated most of the match, With the Island Boyz getting tossed around and knocked down. Lee and Adams got distracted when it looked like Bulldog and Vader were going to walk down to the ring, Which allowed the Island Boyz to jump them from behind. The match had all four men in the ring at the same time, With the referee barely having control of this one, Brian Lee finished this one off with a choke slam to Kimo for the three., It was called the "Prime Time Slam" by the announcers. After the match ended, Lee and Adams took their titles and posed with it. The crowd then booed as British Bulldog and Vader started walking down the ramp way. Lee and Adams stood in the ring looking ready for a fight. Bulldog and Vader got up on the apron and then came into the ring. All four men stood face to face, With McMahon yelling "It's gonna be a brawl! It's gonna be outta control!" Then, A huge brawl began with both teams going at it! Lee and Vader took on each other while Bulldog and Adams fought one another! Both teams traded blows with neither team backing down. Lee took down Vader with a clothesline while Adams tossed Bulldog in the corner. Lee lifted Vader up and sent Vader right into Bulldog! Adams and Lee then ran down Vader with a double clothesline, Sending the big man over the top rope to the outside! Bulldog then got thrown to the outside right onto Vader! Vader and Bulldog didn't seem scared and came back into the ring! All four men again got into a huge brawl with the fans going crazy! Road Agents and Referees came running down from the back and tried to pull both teams apart as we went to a commercial break.

67, 65, 86 ***

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COMMERCIAL BREAK

The Undertaker Warns Shawn Michaels

The music of the "Heart Break Kid" begins to play as Monday Night Raw returns from the commercial break. The crowd begin to cheer as Shawn Michaels comes walking down the Monday Night Raw ramp way with a big smile on his face. Michaels slaps hands with a few fans at ringside before coming into the ring. Michaels does his usual pose inside the ring with pyro going off behind him. Once he's done, Shawn Michaels is handed a microphone from Howard Finkel while Jim Ross and Vince McMahon hype up the huge six men tag team main event at In Your House "The Final Journey" and tonight's main event. McMahon questions if Michaels would be in the corner of The Undertaker along with "The Hitman". Michaels' music stops playing as Michaels prepares to speak.

Shawn Michaels- Tonight I heard that there would be a main event consisting of The Undertaker fighting Owen Hart. And I also found out that Bret Hart and I would be in the corner of The Undertaker tonight. Hey, I got no problem with that. I got no problem with The Undertaker. I respect The Undertaker more than I respect anyone in the World Wrestling Federation. But Deadman, We got a little problem. And that problem is what happened at the Royal Rumble, You know I had you down and if Cactus Jack hadn't gotten involved, I would have super kicked your ass right over the top rope and won the whole damn thing! But the Royal Rumble is over with, And I'm sure if you're somehow able to defeat Scott Hall at Wrestlemania 13 for the title, That you'd give me the first title shot. Another thing that's wrong with tonight, Is me and "The Hitman". Bret Hart came down on Friday night and started whining and crying about me not having his back, Well excuse me for leaving the building earlier than expected. And Bret's always talking about how damn great he is, Then he should have had no problem fighting on his own. And he talked about how he doesn't like me or The Undertaker. And how he doesn't want to team up with us this Sunday night. I got news for you Hitman, Neither The Undertaker or I give a damn about you! And if you do try anything this Sunday night, I promise to kick you right upside the head once again. Like I did at Wrestlemania last year when I beat you for the WWF Championship. We might have to go into war together, But one of us ain't gonna leave too happy. You better just stand in the corner and watch the action, And if I feel like it, I'll tag you in. And Cactus Jack, Last week you thought I wouldn't be back? Please, Like Shawn Michaels would stay away from the ring after suffering a back injury! I stayed home for two weeks, Called up the WWF and told them that I had to return, And this Sunday night we'll see Shawn Michaels back in the ring, And if I get my hands on you Cactus Jack, I'll make sure you sit at home for more than two weeks. I will make sure you go straight to hell and back! Shawn Michaels is back, And I will once again dominate the whole damn World Wrestling Federation! And there's no one who can say otherwise!

The crowd goes crazy as the bells begin to toll. The purple lights come on and the music of The Undertaker begins to play to a huge ovation from the crowd. Shawn Michaels stands in the ring as The Undertaker walks down the long ramp way. The Undertaker walks up the steel steps and raise his arms in the air, Bringing back the lights. The Undertaker comes into the ring and is also handed a microphone. The Undertaker stares down Shawn Michaels with the crowd going crazy, Waiting to see what's going to happen here.

The Undertaker- I came out here to set a few things straight Shawn Michaels. First of all, Let me tell you that I do respect you and everything you've done in the WWF. But I honestly couldn't give a damn about you or Bret Hart. And to be honest, I feel like punching both you and Bret Hart across the face next time I hear either one of you come out here and bitch and cry about this and that. Bret's always coming out here and talking about how he's been screwed. And you, First of all, Lets set the record straight, I won the Royal Rumble. Not you. And do you honestly think you could have beaten me and my creatures of the night? Lets face the facts Shawn Michaels, I took you to the dark side and tossed you right over the top rope. I won the Royal Rumble, I'm going to Wrestlemania, Deal with it. And you and Bret Hart want to talk about being screwed over? No one has been screwed over more than me. My creatures of the night have sat back and watched everyone fight for the WWF Championship, While I have sat back. Come Wrestlemania 13, The title is coming around my waist. And if you want a title shot, You'll get one. But you won't be taking the title. You'll go to the dark side and you better give your soul to the lord, Because your body belongs to me! And lets talk about Sunday night, If you or Bret Hart start something with each other when the match happens, I'll kick both your asses. We got three common enemies, It's going to be their judgment day, Not mine. And if you two do fight, You'll go to hell with them. We'll fight together on Sunday night, But don't expect me to be saving you anytime after Sunday night. And since you're out here, I know you weren't there last week, But I'm wondering if you're gonna be at ringside tonight. Because I don't want you here tonight.

Shawn Michaels- I'm going to be there, Don't worry about that. I'll be at ringside to make sure no one screws around, And this Sunday night, I'll be joining up with you and Bret Hart, And lets make it clear. When do you fight me, It won't be you that's going to be winning. It's going to be me. You can come out here and play tales from the crypt all you want, But the fact is, You cannot beat me. Michaels versus The Undertaker has never happened before, But it will happen soon I think, And when it does happen, Your ass belongs to the Kliq!

The Undertaker- You can try to put me and my creatures of the night all you want, But your Kliq will all rest in peace. And after I do walk out of Wrestlemania 13 with the WWF Championship, You'll get your title shot, And you will see if you'll be able to dominate the WWF again. Because the only reason you had the title around your waist, Was because I never got a title shot. Or your title reign would have ended very quickly. And as far as you and Bret Hart being at ringside is concerned, I never asked for any help and I don't want any help. We'll be partners on Sunday, But I'd prefer if you'd stay away tonight, As well as Hart. Because if you two get into it and somehow cost me the match, It's going to get very physical around here and you don't want that. Stay away tonight, I can handle all three of them by myself.

The Undertaker exits the ring with Shawn Michaels staring him down. The Undertaker heads up the stage with Shawn Michaels still looking on, Undertaker mouths off "stay away" before going to the back.

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The Money Mine Has Try To Persuade Sid To Make The Right Choice

We're taken backstage where Sycho Sid is shown arriving in the building. Sycho Sid opens his locker room and sees The Money Mine there, A bunch of balloons and and gifts have been set up, As well as some food on a table.

Sycho Sid- What the hell is this? What have you done to my damn locker room?

Dawn Marie- Relax Sid, We got you some presents. Some gifts to try to show you how good your life would be in The Money Mine. Look at all this stuff, You'll be able to buy all this stuff when you join us. This Sunday night the whole world will find out if you're joining us, And you need to ask yourself if you want to live the good life, If you want to get shots at the WWF Championship. These fans haven't gotten you anything Sid. But when you're with us, We'll make sure you get everything you've ever wanted and more.

Sycho Sid- I'm still thinking about it, I haven't made a decision yet.

Dawn Marie- We're not rushing you, But we want the answer this Sunday night. And Sid, You're not a dumb man, I'm sure you'll make the right decision.

The Money Mine are about to leave the dressing room, But Simon Diamond goes up to Sid and puts his arm around Sid, Sycho Sid looks like he's about to rip Simon's arm right off of him.

Simon Diamond- Hey Sid, Try the cake man. It's wonderful. It feels almost as good as when you get money put into your wallet. Simon does a obnoxious laugh.

Sycho Sid- Get your God damn arm off of me!

Dawn Marie- Simon, Lets leave Sid with his gifts. Sid, I'm sure you'll make the right decision this Sunday night.

Simon Diamond takes his arm off of around Sid and leaves with the rest of The Money Mine. Sid looks at the presents and stuff as we go to a commercial break.

80

Dawn Marie gained overness from this segment.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Rick Martel Vs. Al Snow with Steve Austin

Al Snow came down to the ring with Steve Austin here, To probably hype the match between Austin and Martel at In Your House. There's talk about the winner of Martel/Austin going to Wrestlemania 13 and getting a shot at the Intercontinental Championship. Snow and Martel actually fought at the King Of The Ring in the semi finals, With Martel winning, And Snow attacked Martel after the match was over, Which some people thought that was what caused Martel to lose to Helmsley in the finals. These two had a good match, But didn't seem to click too well. Martel is still in great shape, Even after returning to a full time schedule just ten months ago. Steve Austin actually stayed out of this match, And just looked on. Both Snow and Martel started off trading near falls and counters that ended up with Snow tossing Martel out to the floor and following up with a asai moonsault to Martel on the outside. Snow beat on Martel in the ring with Austin cheering him on. Snow ended up going up top for a moonsault, But Martel moved out of the way and Snow hit the canvas. Martel then started to make the comeback and connected with right hands to Al Snow. Martel took Snow down with a couple clotheslines and then back dropped Snow. Martel and Snow began to trade blows over and over again, Snow went for a judo kick, But Martel ducked and then delivered a big time spinebuster to Snow. Martel then locked Snow into the Quebec Crab! Snow was almost close to making it to the ropes, But Austin came into the ring with a steel chair and drilled Martel with a hard shot to the head! The referee called for the bell and ruled it a disqualification! Snow then started yelling at Austin, Saying he was almost at the ropes, But Austin told him to get over it. Austin and Snow then left the ring and went to the back, With both men arguing a bit. We went to a commercial break with a shot of Rick Martel down on the canvas.

80, 93, 82 ***1\4

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Ken Shamrock Chases Scott Taylor Away

Monday Night Raw returns from the commercial break with the fans booing as Scott Taylor makes his way down to the ring. Scott Taylor grabs the microphone from Howard Finkel, The fans boo and chant "Shamrock" at Taylor.

Scott Taylor- Shut up! I had the decency to come to this dump, So you better treat me with respect. This Sunday night I'm going to have to fight Ken Shamrock. And this match should have never been signed, I'm a Light Heavyweight talent. I know I'm the most talented wrestler in the history of the WWF, But I should not be in the ring with a psychopath like Ken Shamrock. I'm the premier Light Heavyweight talent in the WWF, I'm the man in the Light Heavyweight division. But I never thought I'd get in the ring with you Ken Shamrock. You only got this match because you hit me over the head with a steel chair and cost me my match with Rick Martel. And if you think you're going to have the advantage this Sunday night, Then you my friend are very wrong. See, I might not be a street fighter. I might not be a bastard like you, My parents actually love and care about me, They never threw me into the street. I actually lived in a house and not in the streets. I never got stabbed by some bullies. Unlike you. I think you're a little home sick and should go back to the streets. You have no place in a WWF ring. And just like last Friday night, You will be left and bloodied when you step into the ring. You do not stand a chance of defeating me. I am the best wrestler in the whole WWF. Being in the ring with you is a joke. You will not beat me. I will be standing over your body this Sunday night and it's going to be a very sad debut for the little orphan. And after I beat you and you go back to your home, You'll realize that the reason your family and your father dumped you, Was because you were just a piece of trash! And trash like you will not last in the WWF. And I'll make sure of that when I defeat you this Sunday night.

Ken Shamrock's music begins to play, Interrupting Scott Taylor to a huge ovation from the crowd. Scott Taylor looks terrified as we see Shamrock walking down the ramp way holding the steel chair that he was assaulted with on Friday night. Shamrock comes into the ring swinging the chair like a maniac, Taylor quickly flees the ring while Shamrock throws the chair down and goes out after him. Taylor starts running up the stage with Shamrock chasing him. Shamrock catches up with Taylor on top of the stage and clotheslines Taylor down on the steel stage! Shamrock lifts Scott Taylor up and slams Taylor down on the steel stage! Shamrock looks down on the floor below the stage and says he's gonna throw him off! Shamrock grabs Taylor and tries to throw Taylor off the stage, But Taylor low blows Shamrock! Taylor then runs to the back. Shamrock slowly gets up and runs after Taylor. Taylor is shown in the parking area with Shamrock right behind him! Both men begin to trade blows! Shamrock grabs Taylor and tosses him right into the hood of a car! Road Agents and Referees run on the scene and try to hold Shamrock back, But he's yelling at them, This allows Scott Taylor to open the garage door and go running away from the arena! Shamrock shoves everyone away and runs after Scott Taylor! Vince McMahon says that Ken Shamrock is out of control, And says he feels sorry for what's going to happen to Scott Taylor on Sunday night.

80

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The Patriot Vs. Scott Steiner

Scott Steiner seemed pretty unhappy as he walked down to the ring here, He's still quite over but he's had a few problems with management, Saying he hasn't been used right and how his brother is already a former World Champion. Despite Steiner being angry, He put on a solid effort against The Patriot. Hunter Hearst Helmsley was shown standing on top of the stage with the Intercontinental Championship over his shoulder. Steiner and The Patriot started this one off slugging it out, With Steiner being able to over power The Patriot and deliver a devastating belly to belly suplex. Steiner used quite a few suplexes here, Including a overhead belly to belly suplex on the outside. Helmsley was shown cheering on Steiner, Jim Ross talked about how many people think that The Patriot will be the next Intercontinental Champion this Sunday night at In Your House, Since he's been undefeated since coming to the WWF. Steiner almost won the match when he took down The Patriot with a nasty looking release German suplex, But The Patriot somehow kicked out at two. The Patriot started to make the comeback and ran down Steiner with a couple clotheslines. The Patriot then atomic dropped Steiner and followed up with a drop kick to put Steiner down. The Patriot went up top and went for the Patriot Missile, But Steiner ducked and The Patriot accidentally took out the referee! Steiner then clubbed The Patriot from behind and delivered another suplex to The Patriot. Helmsley started walking down the ramp way with the Intercontinental Championship and came into the ring with it. Steiner held The Patriot back and Helmsley went to hit The Patriot with the title, But The Patriot ducked and Helmsley accidentally took out Steiner! The Patriot then clotheslined Helmsley out to the floor and delivered the Uncle Slam to Steiner! The referee got up and counted the three, Giving The Patriot the win! The Patriot took the Intercontinental Championship and posed with it, Helmsley bad mouthed The Patriot from the outside of the ring as we went to a commercial break.

72, 81, 78 **3/4

Scott Steiner lost overness from this match.

The Patriot gained overness from this match.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Someone Accepts Nash's Challenge!

Kevin Nash's music plays to boos from the fans as the big man makes his way down to the ring in street clothing. Nash has a smile on his face as he enters the ring and does the Jackknife pose with pyro going off behind him. Kevin Nash grabs a microphone and waits for the fans to quiet down before talking.

Kevin Nash- Last Friday night I returned and told everyone that I was going to be wrestling at In Your House this Sunday night. I came here today and I still have not found one person who wants to step into the ring with me. I know the competition in the WWF is really low right now, Everyone is afraid of Kevin Nash. Everyone is afraid of this genetic wonder. Everyone fears the name of Kevin Nash. Because everyone know that they can't beat me. But I will be walking into In Your House and I'll make sure someone takes their final journey this Sunday night. Kevin Nash is back and he's looking for competition. Who will be the man who accepts my challenge? Who will be the man that has enough guts, Enough pride to step into the ring with me when I make my huge comeback this Sunday night? Who will step forward and show me that they're not a gutless coward? Whoever accepts my challenge better be ready to be lifted up in the air this Sunday night and dropped down with the Jackknife Powerbomb. No one can stop me this Sunday night. And if no one accepts, I'll show up Sunday and ruin the whole damn show! I.............

Mark Henry's music hits the arena to a big ovation from the fans. Kevin Nash looks a bit surprised as "The World's Strongest Man" stands on top of the ramp way.

Kevin Nash- What the hell is this? Who are you suppose to be? Fat Albert? What do you want? Can't you see "The Genetic Wonder" is out here addressing the fans?

Mark Henry- You shut your pie hole and listen to me. I been in the WWF for many months now, And I have beaten many men. But I have never beaten a former WWF Champion. And I hear this talk about how bad you are, All I see is a big man with a big mouth and girl hair. Now if you want a real fight this Sunday night, Then Mark Henry gonna give you a fight. You wanted a match for In Your House? You got one with me now!

Kevin Nash- You want me in the ring? Is that what you're saying? You want "The Genetic Wonder" one on one this Sunday night?

Mark Henry- You damn right I want you in the ring! Everyone talking about how bad you are, But we'll see how bad you are this Sunday night when you have to get inside the ring with me. I'm gonna lift your ass so high off the ground, You'll be begging me to drop you back down. At In Your House you'll have to be in the ring with me. Lets see how big and bad you are when you have to fight me. I will defeat you this Sunday night Kevin Nash. You'll have to be inside the ring with me, One on one. And you won't stand a chance. How are you going to Jackknife me this Sunday night Nash? I'm over three hundred pounds, And I can beat you with ease. I will beat you this Sunday night and pin you one, two, three. I will make my mark this Sunday night when I defeat you Nash. These fans wanna see me destroy you this Sunday night, They wanna see me shut you up once and for all.

Kevin Nash- All right tough guy, You want a match with me this Sunday night? You got one! And lets see what's going to happen when I do Jackknife you. You might be the world's strongest man, But I'm the damn genetic wonder around here! And nobody can beat me!

Mark Henry- You're gonna be in for a big shock this Sunday night Kevin Nash! Because you won't be able to Jackknife me, And you won't beat me!

Mark Henry's music begins to play to a great ovation from the fans. The fans chant "Henry" as Mark Henry stands on top of the stage and taunts Nash. Henry goes to the back while Nash stands in the ring, Not looking as cocky as he did when he first came down to the ring.

88

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Taka Michinoku, Chavo Guerrero and Billy Kidman Vs. Mike Lockwood, Brian Christopher and Danny Doring

This one was made to hype the Michinoku/Christopher match this Sunday night, With the announcers calling it the fasted action we'd ever see on Pay Per View. It seems like the WWF is really hyping up the Light Heavyweight division, McMahon said that a Light Heavyweight Champion would be crowned soon and that it could happen at Wrestlemania 13 next month. This was a great six men tag team match, With lots of fast action. But the crowd didn't seem to be into it much. Taka and Christopher weren't in the ring together much, Which could mean that their match at In Your House could be really good. All six men were in the ring at the same time to begin this match, With everyone showing off their talent. The face team cleared the ring and then all three men dove to the outside onto their opponents! During this match we saw Kidman deliver the Shooting Star Press to Christopher from the top rope all the way out to the floor! Taka Michinoku also got caught coming off the guardrail with a powerbomb to the steel ramp by Doring! The ending had Taka and Christopher finally going at it for awhile, Taka went for the Michinoku Driver, But Christopher countered out of it and super kicked Taka right in the face! Christopher covered, But Lockwood was the legal man. Christopher then got taken to the outside by Chavo and they brawled on the outside, Leaving Lockwood and Taka in the ring. Lockwood trieds going for Taka's own finisher on him, But Taka countered into the Michinoku Driver and scored the win over Lockwood! Taka, Kidman and Chavo then celebrated their win while the heels headed to the back, McMahon and Ross hyped up the Christopher/Taka match this Sunday night only on Pay Per View while Christopher threw a fit on top of the stage.

70, 68, 88 ***1\4

Interview with Owen Hart and Scott Hall

We go to the backstage interview area where Marissa Mazzola is standing by with Owen Hart and the World Wrestling Federation Champion, Scott Hall.

Marissa Mazzola- I am standing by with the man who takes on The Undertaker in tonight's main event, Owen Hart. Owen, Tonight you take on The Undertaker. But both Scott Hall and Cactus Jack are allowed to be in your corner, While Shawn Michaels and your brother Bret will be in The Undertaker's corner. How do you guys feel about this ruling, And where is Cactus Jack?

Scott Hall- Yo Marissa, Cactus Jack ain't here man. Me and Owen here can take those three out without anyone helping us. Cactus Jack got the night off. And if The Undertaker was a man, He'd let one of his guys stay away tonight. Unless you're cowards and want it to be three on two. But Owen and I aren't fearing nobody. Undertaker, You better be careful tonight. Because even with HBK and Bret in your corner, Owen Hart is still gonna whip your butt.

Marissa Mazzola- Owen Hart, Tonight it's you and The Undertaker tonight. You have been in the ring with The Undertaker in the past. You have faced him before, But tonight can you defeat The Undertaker?

Owen Hart- Can I defeat The Undertaker? What a dumb question Marissa. Is The Undertaker a former King Of The Ring? Is The Undertaker a former WWF Tag Team and Intercontinental Champion? No he's not! I am better than The Undertaker. I am the man who's going to beat my brother Bret at In Your House, And if it's not Bret, It'll be someone else. And tonight The Undertaker will have to be in there with me and find out what it's like to be in the ring with the best member of the whole Hart family. I been sick and tired of waiting for a chance to shine, I'm taking it to everyone who stands in my way. Scott Hall has been treating me like a brother, He's taught me many things, And given me good advice. Unlike you Bret. And Scott Hall's advice will not only get me the win tonight, But at In Your House.

Scott Hall- That's right, I have been giving Owen some useful advice. I'm the only one in the WWF who wants to see Owen become a big time player, And unlike you Bret, I treat like an equal, Despite having the WWF Championship around my waist. Morticia better get ready tonight, Because Owen Hart is going to destroy him!

Marissa Mazzola- Fans, Owen Hart meets The Undertaker next! Who's going to win? You don't wanna miss this huge main event!

95

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WWF Slam Of The Week- Billy Gunn defeats Scorpio with the Evolution Drop. (RAW Saturday Night 2/9/97)

The Undertaker with Bret Hart Vs. Owen Hart with Scott Hall

McMahon said that due to Cactus Jack not being here tonight, Shawn Michaels wasn't needed to come out here and be in the corner of The Undertaker. Bret Hart came down to the ring after The Undertaker made his entrance, Hall came down with Owen Hart, With the announcers asking if Bret Hart would be able to work with his partners this Sunday night. Owen Hart jumped The Undertaker from behind, But then The Undertaker just grabbed him by the throat and tossed Owen into the corner. The Undertaker destroyed Owen with right hands in the corner, Scott Hall tried getting up on the apron several times through out this match, But Bret Hart would pull him off. Undertaker was mostly throwing Owen around the ring, With Owen trying to the back off. And one point, Owen ran to the outside and bumped into Bret! Undertaker had the referee distracted which allowed Bret to deck Owen right in the face! Owen Hart finally was able to take control of this one after Hall clipped Undertaker's knees from behind, Allowing Owen to then start working over The Undertaker's legs. Owen Hart beat on The Undertaker's legs and went for the Sharpshooter several times, But The Undertaker would always power out of Owen's attempts. Undertaker started to make his comeback and looked to have finished Owen off with a Choke Slam, But Scott Hall attacked Bret Hart on the outside and rammed Hart into the steel ring post, Busting Bret wide open! This distracted The Undertaker long enough for Owen to get a near fall with a victory roll. Scott Hall then got up on the apron, Owen Hart tried to whip Undertaker into the ropes, But Undertaker countered and launched Owen right into Hall! The Undertaker then planted Owen with the Tombstone and picked up the pin fall. After the match ended, Hall came into the ring with a steel chair and drilled Undertaker over the head with it! Bret Hart tried to attack Hall, But Owen attacked Bret from behind! Hall then gave Owen the chair and Owen drilled Bret over the head with it as well! Owen Hart and Scott Hall stood over The Undertaker and Bret Hart with McMahon asking where Shawn Michaels is.

83, 97, 87 ***3/4

Where Is Shawn Michaels?

We go to the back where we see Cactus Jack standing by. McMahon and Ross can't believe that Jack is here! Cactus Jack walks off and we see some blood on the wall. The camera then pans down and we see Shawn Michaels on the ground, Busted open. Monday Night Raw goes off the air with Shawn Michaels down on the floor bleeding, Ross says that Hall, Hart, Jack have outsmarted their opponents, And asked how Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker would survive this Sunday night on Pay Per View.

93

Overall Rating- 82

TV Rating- 7.91

Competition

Monday Nitro

TV Rating- 6.49

Attendance- 7,015

Ticket Sales- $280,600

Notes

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

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

"The Patriot and Scott Steiner work pretty well together due to their similar styles." -Pat Patterson

"Al Snow and me don't really click. How about booking me against someone like British Bulldog? I think our styles would really work well together." -Rick Martel

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

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

"I should be higher on the card, promote me up the roster." -Brian Adams

February 25, 2005

Good show. Nice build up to the PPV. Im hoping you dont give the IC title to The Patriot. Mark Henry as the opponent for Nash is kind of disappointing, but I guess it will be a way to get Nash over again by taking down the Worlds Strongest Man.

Hewey · February 25, 2005

Good show. Nice build up to the PPV. Im hoping you dont give the IC title to The Patriot. Mark Henry as the opponent for Nash is kind of disappointing, but I guess it will be a way to get Nash over again by taking down the Worlds Strongest Man.

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