WWF 1997 - Got Attitude?

[Christian-Coalition]

Shotgun on Local Network Results

27th September 1997

Faarooq defeated Bob "Hardcore" Holly

In an evenly matches contest Faarooq continued to be dominant as he powered his way to a victory over Holly. Holly had Faarooq off his game though as he hit some powerslams and a perfect Dropkick frustrating Faarooq but as Holly charged in for a clothesline Faarooq spinebustered him almost through the ring. Faarooq hit the Dominator for the win

Overall Rating: 74%

We are then taken backstage to where Kevin Kelly is standing with The British Bulldog and Owen Hart. Bulldog says that when they lost their belts it was a fluke because they hadn't had much time to prepare for Mankind. Owen then said that they had decided when their rematch would be and it would be next week on Monday Night Raw. Bulldog stated that they would reclaim what was rightfully THEIRS!

Overall Rating: 78%

Kurt Angle beat Flash Funk

Flash Funk took a butterfly suplex early on from Angle. Kurt Angle missed a big elbow drop after stalling too long. Angle then got hit with a flying neckbreaker courtesy of Flash Funk. Flash Funk scored with a back heel kick on Angle. Funk used a basement dropkick to the knee. Angle countered a sleeper hold by turning it into a jaw breaker. Brutal T-Bone suplex by Angle, Funk got folded in half. Flash Funk got knocked to the ground by Angle. Angle Lock!!! Flash Funk tapped out!

Overall Rating: 75%

Goldust pinned Billy Gunn

It looked as though Billy Gunn would be the new number one contender as he powered Goldust down with a Full Nelson Slam and locked in a chinlock on Goldust. Goldust was not down just yet as he fought back with elbows to the midsection of Gunn before running off the ropes and blasting Gunn with a clothesline. Goldust then rallied the crowd behind him as he hit another clothesline then a powerslam for a 2 count. Goldust then moved out of the way of a Fameasser attempt and scored with the Curtain Call for the 1..2..3!

Overall Rating: 86%

Jerry Lawler is standing in the ring for the debut edition of The Kings Court. He welcomes his first guest Steve Austin. Austin stated that he would be WWF Champion for a very long time because it is his time, in with the new and out with the old and Shawn Michaels is the old so he should move over and let the new blood take over. Lawler then added that Michaels still has a rematch which Austin answered by saying he doesn't care when or where the rematch will be Shawn Michaels will not beat him.

King then introduced Shawn Michaels who sprinted to the ring and went at it with Austin sending Austin flying out of the ring. Michaels then grabbed the microphone and announced the rematch would take place October 28th at Ground Zero inside a 15 foot high Steel Cage!

Overall Rating: 89%

WWF Tag Team Championships: Rock and Sock Connection vs Kaientai - No Contest

This match was hardly started when Owen Hart and British Bulldog stormed the ring. They took out Kaientai before hitting the ring and attacking the champions. The champs tried to fight back but were hit with low blows. Hart then grabbed a steel chair and blasted Rocky with it busting him wide open. They then took Mankind to the outside and put him through the announcers table with a double Suplex before posing with the titles.

Overall Rating: 86%

Overall Show Rating: 81%

Edited September 3, 2006 by Christian-Coalition

[Christian-Coalition]

Superstars on USA Network Preview

28th September 1997

This weeks Superstars main event will feature an Unforgiven rematch as The Undertaker takes on Sycho Sid in a No Holds Barred Match

The European Title Tournament kicks off aswell this week, the opening round matches are as following:

Ken Shamrock vs Owen Hart

Kurt Angle vs Marc Mero

TAKA Michinoku vs Flash Funk

Brian Pillman vs Leif Cassidy

Edited September 3, 2006 by Christian-Coalition

[Guest the kid]

the Shamrock Vs Owen Hart match I can't wait for since it sounds good.

[LexChaney]

Very good i was going to post in here the other day but my computer crashed so i've had to start this reply again so here goes.

A lot of people are going on about that your diary isn't following how the WWF went back then but i think this is actually a good concept your chosing to do as if changing history and making the Attitude start early as well as Austin's run as champion coming a lot quicker than it would do in the real world this is your diary and the whole point of is for you too do the bookings of the matchs and feuds and that so why book storyline's and feuds we've already seen, this is my view on it anyway so im not like judging anyone's responce we all have our opinions of whats good and bad but im enjoying the way this diary is going keep up the good work.

This diary is working as a good what if concept example what if Brett Hart didn't leave and join WCW...i could go on but you probally get my drift.

Also sorry about my grammar and spelling mistakes, but im enjoying the read (Y) keep up the good work bro.

Edited September 1, 2006 by Lex Luther

[Christian-Coalition]

Superstars on USA Network Results

28th September 1997

European Championship Tournament Opening Round

Flash Funk pinned Taka Michinoku

This match was all about the speed but tonight Flash Funk appeared to have more as wrestled Taka to the mat and began the aerial assault hitting several elbow drops but missed a third. Taka then hit a dropkick and a clothesline but couldn't connect with the Michinoku Driver. Funk then hit a brutal powerbomb and hit the Scorpio Splash on TAKA to advance in the tournament.

Overall Rating: 74%

European Championship Tournament Opening Round

Kurt Angle defeated Marc Mero

After a back and forth encounter in which Marc Mero flew around hittinf Angle with Missile Dropkicks. Angle finally got Mero down with a Belly to Belly overhead throw and began to work on the Ankle of Mero. Angle repeatedly stomped away at the Ankle of Mero and then locked in a leg vice which was broken when Mero grabbed the bottom rope. Angle then hit a succession of German Suplexes which Mero countered and picked up Angle for the TKO but Angle reversed and hit the Olympic Slam and locked in the Ankle Lock for the submission victory

Overall Rating: 67%

Backstage Bret Hart is standing with Kevin Kelly. Hart announced that starting from now he is going to be a ruthless S.O.B and he will stop at nothing until he gets what he wants and so rightfully deserves, the WWF Championship. He said that Austin had better watch his back because as soon as Michaels is done with him Bret would be on him and winning back his title

Overall Rating: 80%

European Championship Tournament Opening Round

Brian Pillman pinned Leif Cassidy

Brian Pillman got the win in this one but not without the help of Marty Jannetty. Throughout most of this match Jannetty stood at ringside cheering for fellow tag team partner Cassidy who appeared to be on his way to a huge upset. However when Pillman began arguing with the referee as he thought he had counted too slow Jannetty slid in the ring with a Chair and blasted Cassidy while Pillman had the referee distracted. Pillman then hit the Air Pillman Flying Crossbody for the controversial victory

Overall Rating: 70%

European Championship Tournament Opening Round

Owen Hart pinned Ken Shamrock

In an extremely technical bout Owen Hart got the victory. Both men appeared to have a counter for every move but Owen took the advantage early on as he blasted Shamrock with a stiff clothesline and then hit a standing suplex. Hart then went to work on the legs and lower back of Shamrock with several knees to the back and then a deadly Camel Clutch. Shamrock managed to escape and began battling back with right hand after right hand and then a standing dropkick. Shamrock then connected with two clotheslines and then a powerslam for a long 2 count. Shamrock then appeared to have snapped as he went for the Ankle Lock but Hart rolled through into a pin and hooked the tights for extra leverage for a win.

Overall Rating: 80%

Sycho Sid is backstage with Michael Cole. Sid says that tonight Undertaker will be what he says he is a Deadman, tonight he is going to feel pain like he never felt it before, tonight Undertaker will get destroyed. He then said Undertaker will rest in peace

Overall Rating: 82%

Bret Hart defeated Sho Funaki

In what was nothing more than a squash match Bret Hart beat Funaki after Funaki tapped to the Sharpshooter

Overall Rating: 72%

No Holds Barred: Sycho Sid bested The Undertaker

In what was a brutal, bloody encounter Sycho Sid lived up to his promise as The Undertaker was pinned however not before the two fought through the crowd and up the ramp hitting each other with anything they could find which included Trash Cans, Chairs and Stop Signs before making it back into the ring where they brawled more. Undertaker hit Sid with a couple of right hands before connecting with a big boot. Sid then countered a Chokeslam attepmt and hit his own version of the move but only got a two count. Sid then hit a brutal Superplex from the top rope for another two count. Undertaker then sat up and fought back with an uppercut and then a scoop slam but Sid poked Taker in the eye. Sid motioned like the Undertaker with the cut throat sign and to everyones amazement hit Undertakers own Tombstone Piledriver on to a steel chair in the ring for the 3 count.

After the match while Sid celebrated Undertaker sat up and went back at it with Sid. The two went up the ramp and to the back as cameras faded.

Overall Rating: 76%

Overall Show Rating: 75%

Edited September 3, 2006 by Christian-Coalition

[Guest the kid]

Very good i was going to post in here the other day but my computer crashed so i've had to start this reply again so here goes.

A lot of people are going on about that your diary isn't following how the WWF went back then but i think this is actually a good concept your chosing to do as if changing history and making the Attitude start early as well as Austin's run as champion coming a lot quicker than it would do in the real world this is your diary and the whole point of is for you too do the bookings of the matchs and feuds and that so why book storyline's and feuds we've already seen, this is my view on it anyway so im not like judging anyone's responce we all have our opinions of whats good and bad but im enjoying the way this diary is going keep up the good work.

This diary is working as a good what if concept example what if Brett Hart didn't leave and join WCW...i could go on but you probally get my drift.

Also sorry about my grammar and spelling mistakes, but im enjoying the read (Y) keep up the good work bro.

[Christian-Coalition]

Monday Night Raw on USA Network Preview

29th September 1997

Shawn Michaels will facea mystery opponent picked by Steve Austin!

WWF Tag Team Title Rematch: Rock & Sock Connection © vs British Bulldog & Owen Hart

Yokozuna squares off against Faarooq

Kaientai face Jesse James Armstrong and a surprise partner

Sycho Sid will also make an appearance

[LexChaney]

Shawn Michaels will facea mystery opponent picked by Steve Austin!

[Christian-Coalition]

interesting that your waiting for Kane to popup lol

[Christian-Coalition]

WWF.com has just got word that a former WWF superstar has just signed a written contract although no name has been released as to who this superstar maybe

Edited September 3, 2006 by Christian-Coalition

[Christian-Coalition]

Monday Night Raw Results

4th October 1997

To start off this show Jesse James Armstrong comes down to the ring but before he can announce his partner Kaientai come down and begin a 2 on 1 assault. Billy Gunn's music hits and he comes storming down the ring and saves James from the attack and the match begins . . . . .

Overall Rating: 75%

New Age Outlaws defeated Kaientai

NAO had the power advantage in this one and used it to their advantage but Kaientai used their speed and took out the left leg of Gunn. They began working on it and wouldn't let Gunn make the tag to his partner. Gunn was then thrown into Kaientai's corner as TAKA came charging in but Gunn moved and TAKA accidentally hit Funaki. Gunn then hobbled to his corner and tagged in James who came in with right hands for TAKA and then Funaki. He slammed TAKA then bounced off the ropes and hit a kneedrop. Gunn came back with one bad wheel and went at it with Funaki spilling to the outside. James won the match after hitting TAKA with a Pumphandle Slam

Overall Rating: 82%

WWF Tag Team Championships: Rock and Sock Connection defeated Bulldog & Hart

In what evolved into a pier 6 brawl Bulldog and Hart didn't manage to regain their tag team titles as the team of Rocky Miavia and Mankind pinned them once again. The challengers had everything going their way until the referee took a fall and Hart insisted they use the belts to hit Mankind with who moved and it was Bulldog who got blasted instead. Mankind then hit a Double Arm DDT as Rocky awoke the referee for the 3 count

Overall Rating: 89%

Sycho Sid then came to the ring. He said after what he did this past week to the Undertaker he would be surprised if we ever saw the Deadman again. He then said that he should get a WWF Title shot but a very familiar GONG was heard. The lights went out and when they came back on Undertaker was stood behind Sid. Sid turned around and immediately was attacked by Taker. Taker gruzelled Sid but Sid escaped and sped off down the aisle as the Undertaker posed in the ring

Overall Rating: 71%

Yokozuna defeated Faarooq

In what was a squash match.....literally Yokozuna pinned Faarooq with a Bonzai Drop

Overall Rating: 79%

Kane pinned Shawn Michaels

Shawn Michaels had no time to prepare for his opponent as he didn't even know who it would be. Steve Austin sat at ringside for this one and looked pleased with himself. Kane worked on Michaels back through the whole match with knees and elbows to the back. He then locked in a painful Bearhug and it looked as though Michaels would give it up there and then but the resilient Michaels fought back and eventually knocked Kane down. Michaels climbed to the top rope and scored with an Elbow Drop and then began tuning up the band. At this point Austin was on the apron and had the referee distracted. Kane moved out of the way of the Superkick and hit a low blow on Michaels followed by a Chokeslam to defeat Michaels in his debut.

After the match Austin climbed in the ring and hit the Stunner on Michaels. He picked up Michaels and then hit another Stunner. And yet again picked up Michaels and hit a third Stunner before standing over the helpless Michaels with the belt.

Overall Rating: 74%

Overall Show Rating: 77%

Edited September 3, 2006 by Christian-Coalition

[LexChaney]

Awesome debut for Kane and mixing him up in the feud with Austin and Micheals is pure gold idea also Sid and Taker confronting each other could be good maybe a match at the next ppv would be a better idea either way its up to you.

Also are there any plans for Kane in the future or will i have too keep reading , cool diary and the concept is working out well also how are you doing in the ratings war with WCW ?

[Christian-Coalition]

^^they're kicking my ass and you'll have to keep reading for Kane

[Christian-Coalition]

Just a quick note from now on Shotgun will just be simple results because my main focus is on Raw and Superstars which will still be full results.

Shotgun on Local Network Results

4th October 1997

Flash Funk & Marc Mero beat PG-13

Funk secured the win for his team following a Scorpio Splash on Wolfie D

Overall Rating: 74%

Billy Gunn pinned D'Lo Brown

Billy Gunn hit the Fameasser for the victory

Overall Rating: 71%

Steve Austin cut an interview saying Shawn Michaels will never beat him

Overall Rating: 94%

Marty Jannetty and Leif Cassidy went to a No Contest

These two were counted out of the ring while they were brawling

Overall Rating: 66%

Shawn Michaels cut an interview saying Austin is a transitional champion and at Ground Zero, Michaels will regain his title

Overall Rating: 87%

Ken Shamrock defeated The Executioner

Shamrock defeated the big man after a huge Belly to Belly suplex. After the match Executioners manager Paul Bearer announced The Executioner will be retiring at the end of October

Overall Rating: 78%

Sycho Sid brawled with the Undertaker after calling him out, referees had to separate the two

Overall Rating: 74%

Owen Hart beat Jushin Liger following a Sharpshooter

Overall Rating: 74%

Overall Show Rating: 76%

Edited September 3, 2006 by Christian-Coalition

[Christian-Coalition]

BREAKING NEWS!

WWF.com has learned that WWF superstar Brian Pillman passed away earlier this afternoon.

Pillman who was born on May 22nd 1962 had a storied career and had runs in World Championship Wrestling, Extreme Championship Wrestling and here in the World Wrestling Federation.

Pillman also held the WCW Tag Team Championships with fellow WWF superstar Steve Austin back in 1993 as the Hollywood Blondes and was a mamber of the legendary stables The IV Horsemen and the Hart Foundation.

Pillman was found dead in his hotel room at 1:09 this afternoon. At this point it is believed Heart Disease was the cause. Pillman's body was found with empty bottles of prescription painkillers in his Bloomington hotel room.

We will bring you more news as we get it.

It is expected that tonight's edition of Superstars will be a special Brian Pillman Memorial Show in which The European Title Tournament which Brian was a part of will be put on hold as friends of Pillman remember him the way he should be remembered.

Edited September 3, 2006 by Christian-Coalition

[VerbalPuke]

I'm glad you're actually writing match reports, instead of the cut-paste jobs from the first page.

That said, I don't much care for this diary. Why did you choose to do a 1997 diary if you didn't want to pay any attention to the actual history of the WWF in 1997?

You Sign Angle, immediately push Austin (who only came back from surgery in late '97 to feud with Owen Hart) to the top, and yet somehow you have Austin listed as a heel and HBK listed as a face? Not to mention, you just gave away the biggest match the WWF had at Unforgiven, a show that's not exactly an 'A' show. Not to mention, it looks like you're trying to avoid actual history, like Pillman's death in early October, or Bret being out the door and at Starrcade by December.

Yeah it's your diary and you can do what you want, but the whole thing seems like you know very little about the period you decided to set your diary, and so you decided to bring a lot of events you remember watching- Kurt Angle coming in, Rock and Mankind's tag run, etc.

I have to agree with you on this, as there were a few head scratchers for me. Shawn Michaels wasn't the world champion until November, and this diary starts in September. I'm not bothered by you pushing Brian Pillamn (which has just been abruptly halted) but you also ignored the fact that the he was a part of the Hart Foundation evidenced by his match with Bret Hart.

You're also calling Rock and Mick the "Rock and Sock Connection" in 1997? Socko wasn't debuted until a year later.

The diary has potential, the writing is solid, but I think you should have explained more in your backstory. It's cool to re-write history but it looks bad if you just change things for your own conveinence with no explanation.

[Christian-Coalition]

Superstars Preview

5th October 1997

Brian Pillman Memorial Show

It will be a very emotional night as friends and fans of Brian Pillman mourn for the dearly departed which is why tonight's show is a tribute to him.

In our main event Bret 'Hitman' Hart will face his brother Owen Hart in a singles match.

Pillman's former tag team partner Steve Austin takes on one half of the WWF Tag Team Champions Mankind

Undertaker faces Vader & Sycho Sid in a handicap match

British Bulldog will face Rocky Miavia

We will also hear from WWF superstars as they leave a special message for Brian Pillman and they say what Pillman meant to them

Edited September 4, 2006 by Christian-Coalition

[Christian-Coalition]

We start tonights show with all WWF wrestlers on the ramp with Vince McMahon at the front.

McMahon announces Pillman's death and talks about how great a guy Pillman was and how the Wrestling World will miss him dearly.

There is a ten bell salute.

A video package is then shown.

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We are then shown Shawn Michaels, Michaels talks about Pillman saying he was a great friend and whenever anyone had a problem you could always talk to Brian and he would do whatever was in his power to make you feel better.

Overall Rating: 88%

British Bulldog pinned Rocky Miavia

In a very emotional match it was a spectacle as these two men traded hold for hold, counter for counter. Bulldog took an early advantage working on the midsection of Rocky. Bulldog hit several power moves again working on the midsection. The crowd started to get behind Rocky and he fought back with two clotheslines and then a dropkick. Rocky then hit a slam and a running bulldog. Rocky then ran the ropes but Bulldog got up quickly and powerslammed Rocky. Bulldog covered Rocky for the win.

Overall Rating: 82%

British Bulldog and Owen Hart are shown on screen. They say they were so close with Pillman he seemed like a member of the family. They say that Pillman loved his family and would always talk about them saying how much he loved them. Pillman was taken unexpectedly and will be sadly missed.

Overall Rating: 76%

The Undertaker defeated Sycho Sid & Vader

The Undertaker may have gotten a win tonight but it wasn't the way he wanted it. Undertaker had to face the two giants on his own and early on things weren't looking good for the deadman as Vader softened up Taker with various power moves. Sid and Vader continued to tag each other in and work on Taker. However Taker showed great determination after kicking out of a Powerbomb from Vader and began to hammer away at his opponents. Undertaker hit 3 clotheslines on Vader knocking the big man down temporarily before attacking Sid. Sid tried to cover up but still got blasted from Undertaker's right hands. The Undertaker hit a mamoth Chokeslam on Vader but Sid was the legal man and was walking up the aisle. The ref continued to count out Sid as Taker stood over a fallen Vader.

Overall Rating: 68%

Bret Hart is backstage. He says that Pillman was a stand up guy and didn't have a bad bone in his body. Pillman would always be there for anyone if they needed it and was a great friend and a very likable character and will be very missed

Overall Rating: 80%

Steve Austin beat Mankind

In a pier 6 brawl Steve Austin stunnered his way to victory but not without Mankind leaving his mark on the champion. Mankind delivered right after right after right hand on Austin and hit him with a vicious DDT for a 2 count. Austin countered a Piledriver with a backdrop attempt and hit a clothesline. Austin then whipped Mankind off the ropes and hit a spinebuster. Austin then proceeded to stomp a mudhole in Mankind before locking on a reverse chinlock. Mankind started to battle back but got taken down by the hair. Mankind then caught Austin off guard with a right hand before slamming him. Mankind was arguing with the ref and didn't see Austin remove the turnbuckle pad. Mankind then went to finish off Austin but his head was driven into the exposed steel as Austin hit the Stunner for a bittersweet victory.

Overall Rating: 78%

The New Age Outlaws are backstage. They say how much each of them was inspired by Pillman. He had a natural charisma and had a heap of talent. They say as a team they only wish they can be as successful as Pillman was and heaven is a better place now Pillman is up there.

Overall Rating: 58%

Bret Hart defeated Owen Hart

In a true sibling rivalry the older one won. This was as technical as it was emotional and it appeared as though nobody would gain a clear advantage and nobody did as they seemed to have a counter for every move in the book. They traded hold for hold, blow for blow, move for move as they went all out in honour of the late great Brian Pillman. But in the end Bret's Sharpshooter was too much for Owen who had to give in. After the match the two shook hands and paid homage to Pillman

Overall Rating: 81%

Overall Show Rating: 78%

[Christian-Coalition]

Our main event of Monday Night Raw this week is a very heated tag team match as Shawn Michaels teams up with The Undertaker to face the WWF Champion Steve Austin and his partner Sycho Sid!

Kane will make his 2nd ever appearance as he faces 'The World Most Dangerous Man' Ken Shamrock!

The New Age Outlaws face Kaientai with the winning team becoming number one contender to the Tag Team Titles.

British Bulldog takes on Goldust with the winner being the new man entered into the European Title Tournament!

Faarooq faces Leif Cassidy.

Bret Hart will also be in action.

[Christian-Coalition]

Leif Cassidy vs Faarooq

This match was a sleeper match that failed to get the crowd into it. Faarooq looked set to have the match one when Marty Jannetty, Cassidy's former tag team partner showed up. Janetty picked up a steel chair and hit the ring. However aiming for Cassidy, Marty inadvertently blasted Faarooq with the chair as Leif Cassidy rolled up a stunned Faarooq for the win.

After the match Jannetty tried to apologise to Faarooq but Faarooq just replied with a right hand.

Overall Rating: 68%

#1 Contenders Match: New Age Outlaws vs Kaientai

At Brian Pillman's memorial show the New Age Outlaws said that they are gunning for the tag team titles and this match took them one step further as they steamrolled over Kaientai. Kaientai had the speed but their power just couldn't match up with the Outlaws and Funaki fell victim to a Pumphandle Slam courtesy of the Road Dogg

Overall Rating: 80%

Winner becomes Brian Pillman's replacement in the European Title Tournament: British Bulldog vs Goldust

For the British Bulldog, tonight was about honouring his best friend's memory by entering the tournament and tonight it seemed Bulldog had the assistance from Pillman....and Hunter Hearst Helmsley. As Bulldog argued with the referee about a slow count Helmsley hit the ring and Pedigreed Goldust. Bulldog pinned Goldust to win a bittersweet match

Overall Rating: 83%

Kane vs Ken Shamrock

In Kane's second WWF appearance he destroyed Ken Shamrock. Shamrock who is no small man tried all he could to wear down the monster attacking his knees but Kane proved to be too much, hitting a Tombstone Piledriver for his 2nd 'W'

Overall Rating: 83%

Bret Hart's music hit ready for his upcoming match, but as he was half way down the aisle Vader attacked the Hitman. Vader slammed Hart twice on the steel rampway before throwing Hart into the ring. Vader then clotheslined Hart, climbed the ropes and hit the Vader Bomb. Vader then climbed the ropes and hit the move a further 2 more times. Paramedics came to help Hart who looked to have internal bleeding as Vader left shouting "That's how you make an impact!!"

Overall Rating: 79%

Shawn Michaels & The Undertaker vs Steve Austin & Sycho Sid

There was no way this match was going to resemble anything other than a car wreck. Bodies flew every where and a possible preview for our upcoming pay per view was shown as Michaels won the match for his team following a Sweet Chin Music on Austin. The fun didn't stop there as the two teams continued to brawl around ringside. Undertaker took Sid over to the announce tabled and Chokeslammed him through it as Austin fled from Michaels

Overall Rating: 83%

Overall Show Rating: 79%