WWF October 1997: Changes

[TheArsenal]

OK - why did you post to hype a special one off RAW finale, then state in your next post that you just weren't going to do it? Was there really any purpose behind this? Was it a masked way of bumping twice? It seems a bit odd that after it had been negotiated it never came to be.... Can you explain it?

I'm glad you've changed your format. Things are much better this way. You need to still work a bit on your writing though because I can't believe that the British Bulldog would get pinned after a Low Blow. That could lead to a finishing move or a roll up, or anything else, but a pinfall from a low blow is never going to happen, especially considering the wrestlers in this match. Still, this was a good show. Well done.

[BFG]

Out of character: Yeah, I was very disappointed as well, I had the show written out, but I made a huge error. It said 1 week on the Monday Night Raw contract. I didn't pay close enough attention, and kinda thought it meant one show left, but when the week ended, it said my contract ran out. Very hard situation for me, but I tried to fix it. I hyped it up because it was going to be a great show. As for the British Bulldog getting pinned by only a low blow, I had to sign off quickly, but needed to finish the post, and didn't even think about a roll-up pin. (couldn't have been a finisher, diving headbutt or crossface aren't impact finishers) Now currently writing my next Warzone show, so stay tuned!

Edited May 2, 2007 by bfgthefuture

[BFG]

WWF Warzone

Channel: NBC

Date: October 11th, 1997

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Stadium: Target Center

Attendance: 13176 people

Announcers: Jim Ross & Jerry "The King" Lawler

Jim Ross: Good evening, I'm Jim Ross, and my partner is Jerry "The King" Lawler. Now King, last Thursday on Adrenaline, there was a number one contenders match for the WWF Intercontinental Championship, and it sure had our adrenaline pumping, didn't it, King?

Jerry Lawler: That it did. Chris Benoit squaring off against Ken Shamrock at In Your House: No Mercy, oh boy, what a match it'll be!

JR: Yes it will, Ken Shamrock is a dangerous man. You should know that firsthand, shouldn't you?

(King grumbles)

JL: But so is Benoit! It should make for a high paced match.

JR: Well I think that...

(Vader's entrance music interrupts Ross)

JL: It's Vader Time!

(Rick Rude and Vader make their way to the ring, mic in Rude's hand)

Rick Rude: Look at this guy! 428 pounds of sheer strength! There's absolutely nobody in the World Wrestling Federation who can pin this gorilla for a man, and with the Ravishing Rick Rude in his corner, all I gotta say is good luck.

Vader: Who wants a piece? HUH?!?

(a mysterious music hits, and fans are in shock to hear, and see, Mankind standing on the Titantron)

Mankind: You know, for months, I've been in my shed, with nothing but me, a t.v., and my pet rat "Fluffy," and I've seen you and your buddies take out guys like Rocky Maivia, Ken Shamrock, and most recently, Dude Love. But I'm gonna stop this! You and me, Vader, one on one at In Your House!

VD: Do you have ANY idea who you're stepping in the ring with? VADER!!! NOBODY HAS EVER CHALLENGED ME AND WON! WHAT MAKES YOU SPECIAL?

MK: Ya know, I do know I'm challenging. My whole life, I've been told I can't do things. You can't pick your butt, you can't go outside and play with your friends, and you can't beat Vader. But no more! I'm gonna prove to you, to my parents and teachers, to every single fan, and most importantly, to Fluffy that I can win!

(Mankind's music hits, and he leaves)

JR: Wow, I can't wait for that slobber knocker! Mankind's back!

JL: He's not back, that's Dude Love! Didn't he just get forced into retirement last week?

JR: No, Dude Love retired, not Mankind.

JL: That guy's a freak. One week he's Dude Love, the next week he's Mankind. I can't keep up with all the changes!

JR: Well, while you try to recap, we're going to take a commercial break, but when we come back, it's Lance Storm versus "The Manic Maniac" Jerry Lynn, and that's next, here on Warzone!

(commercial break)

Lance Storm makes his way to the ring, and a few ECW chants are heard, but Ross and King don't speak of them. When Lynn makes his entrance, he's threatening to hit fans, looking very upset and mental. ECW chants start again when he enters the ring, and now King and JR bring it up.

JR: Two former ECW stars in the ring.

JL: So? That Extremely Crappy Wrestling folded for one reason.

JR: Why was that? Enlighten us.

JL: Because, it's Extremely Crappy Wrestling! Haha!

Jerry Lynn really let his aggression go on Lance Storm, by attacking his arm. He first had an armbar on him, and he wouldn't let go, which nearly cost him the match. Lynn then started stomping on that arm. Lynn then proceeded to dropkick Storm outside the ring, and slammed his arm onto the turnbuckle. He finished the match somewhat quick, with a cradle piledriver to finish him for the pin. Storm was holding his elbow, and the fans cheered him as he walked out. * 1/2

"The Manic Maniac" Jerry Lynn defeated Lance Storm via pinfall in 9:12.

JR: That's the risk these wrestlers take every single night, you're life can change in an instant just like that. That's why we strongly advise you to understand that this is something you DO NOT TRY AT HOME.

(cuts to The Million Dollar Man, Ted DiBiase in his locker room)

Ted DiBiase: What time are you gonna be here?

(person on other line talking, but can't understand)

TD: Good, that's good.

(hangs up, starts chuckling)

(fade to black, commercial break)

(Leif Cassidy in the middle of the ring)

Leif Cassidy: How's all my rockerettes? Now, I know some people are sad that Marty Jannetty left the WWF, but I've been searching for a new "Rocker In Training," and I promise you I will find one soon.

(The Haas Brothers come out onto the Titantron, with Charlie holding a piece of paper)

Charlie Haas: Here in my hand is a contract Gorilla Monsoon signed, stating that if you cannot find a tag team partner by tonight to wrestle against us, then you will be fired on the spot. It's guys like you that has trounced the education system we hold. Kids no longer care about a future and steady job, only being a "rocker." It's nauseating to think this is what the future could soon be.

Russ Haas: Yeah, so you better start looking for a partner, before it's too late.

JR: Who do you think his partner will be?

JL: Whoever it is, he's probably not important.

(cuts to Gorilla Monsoon's office, with former WWF wrestler Crush)

Crush: I deserve another shot. Last time was bulls**t. So what, jail's something that happens to everyone. Why should I get fired for that? C'mon, one more chance.

Gorilla Monsoon: You really want another shot? Fine, you got it. Now get in the ring, you're up against Scott Borders. Now don't get your ass kicked!

CH: I won't.

GM: Hurry up, he's already making his way to the ring!

(Crush turns around, with Leif Cassidy right behind him)

Leif Cassidy: Say, Crush, do you wanna be my new tag partner? You get to be my "Rocker In Training."

CH: Leif, get out of my way.

(Crush walks away, Leif shrugs)

Crush makes his entrance, and when he enters the ring, Borders tackles and starts punching Crush. Gunn then gets off and gives a Flair-like "whooo!" and the crowd cheers. When he turns around, Borders gets hit with a huge punch to the face. Borders rolls out of the ring, and Crush follows him. Crush turns Borders around, and gets hit with a belly to belly suplex. Borders gets picked up and thrown into the steel steps, then thrown into the ring. Borders is lying on the mat, nearly lifeless. Crush picks up Borders and gives him a huge powerbomb that shakes the ring. Crush then pins Borders for the win. Borders is lying, and medics rush to the ring and bring out the stretcher. Crush picks up Borders and gives him another powerbomb, and then a third powerbomb, with road agents and staff members all in the ring pulling Crush away. 1/2*

Crush defeated Scott Borders via pinfall in 2:37.

JR: What's wrong with Crush? He looks like a psycho!

JL: Jail will do that, JR.

JR: Oh, somebody stop this!

(Crush leaves the ring)

JR: Finally, he's leaving. But I'm still confused why this is happening. We need to get rid of guys like these, not hiring them back.

JL: I don't know why it's happening either.

JR: Well, backstage, "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes is backstage with Chris Benoit, Dusty?

Dusty Rhodes: Chris Benoit. Now, you beat British Bulldog on Thursday, and Bulldog's a big guy like Shamrock, do you think you're gonna win that Intercontinental Title at In Your House?

Chris Benoit: Do I think? DO I THINK? No, I don't. I know. I know I'm going to win, because my mental aspect will overpower his physique.

DR: Now I ain't all that smart an' all, and I won my share of titles. Don't think wrestling's all mental. If I'm bigger than you, I'm gonna pin you. That's that.

CB: If you really think that's true, why don't you step in the ring with me and prove it.

(crowd cheers heavily for the thought of Dusty in the ring again)

DR: No, no, I ain't doin' that. All I'm sayin' is you better watch your back, Ken Shamrock is the World's Most Dangerous Man.

CB: Watch my back, huh.

(Benoit hits Rhodes with combos that drops Dusty, then he puts Benoit in the Crippler Crossface, until Ken Shamrock runs in and they exchange punches until they get split apart by staff members)

CB: Soon, Ken! That belt's mine! Soon!

(Leif Cassidy walking by, then helping up Dusty Rhodes)

Leif Cassidy: Hey, sorry that happened. Hey, do you wanna be my tag partner?

DR: No I don't wanna be your tag partner! Get away from me!

(cuts to Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler ringside)

JL: Wow, I can't wait for that match, Ken Shamrock, Chris Benoit, these two men hate each other, don't they?

JR: That they do. Now, we're gonna take a commercial break, but tonight, it's Hunter Hearst Helmsley against Owen Hart, one on one, only on Warzone!

(commercial break)

(cut to Leif Cassidy in the ring with a mic)

Leif Cassidy: I found my partner! Ladies and gentlemen, he is my "Rocker In Training," you know who he is. Come on out here, Wolfie D!

(Wolfie comes down to the ring and looks like a new man, with new clothes resembling Leif, and a smile on his face, Haas Brothers come down to ringside)

Charlie Haas: You really picked him? Oh, this will be easier than pie.

Charlie drops mic and Haas' slide into the ring, and they both exchange punches. Leif throws Charlie over the ropes, and Wolfie throws Russ over the ropes simultaneously. The crowd gives a good cheer. Russ climbs back in, and Charlie is standing on the apron, so Leif stands back on the apron, and the match officially gets underway. These "NEW Rockers" shocked the fans with dominating the Haas Brothers They tie up, Wolfie whips Russ into the corner, charges Russ and dropkicks him in the chest. Russ is holding his chest as he walks into the middle of the ring, Wolfie bounces off the ropes and hits a bulldog. Wolfie makes a tag, and Leif climbs the top rope and hits a double axe handle. Then he charges Charlie and clotheslines him. The match finishes with Wolfie climbing the top rope and hitting a front flip leg drop over Russ. **3/4

The NEW Rockers over The Haas Brothers via pinfall in 7:56.

A video is shown of Kurt Angle and Steve Austin attacking each other, talking trash, and Gorilla Monsoon saying, "At In Your House: No Mercy, Kurt Angle, Steve Austin, submission match. Get ready."

JR: Can you believe that? Submission match! Most people know Kurt Angle is a great submission specialist, but Steve Austin?

JL: He's way out of his element, I don't know how he's gonna pull the victory.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley's music hits, and he comes down to the ring, with mixed reactions, some cheers, some boos. But Owen Hart? The crowd erupted with boos when he came to the ring with Ted DiBiase. The beginning was really back and forth. After them brawling a little bit, HHH whips Hart and gives a shoulder block. HHH goes for a DDT, but Hart squeezes from his lock by pushing him away and back suplexes him. They brawl some more, with Hart hitting an enziguri on HHH. Hart flies up on the top turnbuckle for a dropkick, but HHH dodges and Hart hits referee Earl Hebner. Hart is holding his head, shocked that happened. When Hart turns around, he gets a boot to the face, then whipped to the ropes, a kick to the stomach, and the Pedigree. When HHH covers Hart, the referee is still down. HHH gets up and tries to wake up Hebner, but he's not waking up. Then a man is seen running down the aisle to the ring with a steel chair, and cracks HHH across the head. DiBiase gets into the ring and wakes up Hebner and Hart covers HHH for the pin. Fans are still shocked to see who it is. ***1/2

Ted DiBiase: What? You don't even recognize him? Well, for those who forgot, let me reintroduce him for you. He is the newest member of the Million Dollar Corporation, "Millionaire" Marc Mero!

Marc Mero: For the last year, I've been waiting patiently for my chance, but it didn't come, I thought everybody forgot about me, until Ted gave me a call, and he told me I could be the next World Champion, so here I am. Expect the next the next champion to be none other than "Millionaire" Marc Mero.

(looks down at HHH)

MM: And if you think you can stop me Hunter, then you are strongly mistaken.

(drops a $100 bill on his face)

MM: Go buy yourself a towel to wipe that blood off your face.

Edited May 29, 2007 by bfgthefuture