RAW #004 RESULTS: Minneapolis, MN
Jan 10, 2022 9:56:02 GMT -6
Post by Vince McMahon on Jan 10, 2022 9:56:02 GMT -6
MONDAY NIGHT RAW #004
LIVE! from The The Mall of America in Minnesota, MN
Monday Night Raw opens to it’s usual fanfare but in a very different venue as the show’s theme blasts over the Mall of America PA system, red sirens illuminate the space and two heavy duty fog machines, a staple of the Monday Night Raw set, throw out huge clouds inside the Mall of America, upsetting innocent shoppers just wanting to spend their Christmas money. You can see some on the 2nd floor of the mall coughing due to the fog machines and the siren’s light seems to blind one kid as he goes to step on the escalator, missing his step and tumbling down to ground floor! Vince McMahon and Jerry “The King” Lawler are down ringside, as always, to welcome everyone to the show!
Vince McMahon: Hello, ladies and gentlemen! We know it’s been a while but the holidays are finally over and welcome back… to Monday… Night… RAAAAAAAW! We are here tonight LIVE in quite the historic setup we have here in the Mall of America! There’s only been one other televised pro wrestling event air from here, King, and I can guarantee you that not only will this one be much better, but it’s also going to be, in my opinion, the most historic episode of Raw yet!
Jerry Lawler: Yeah, McMahon, tonight–
Lawler is abruptly cut off by the sound of static, the new World order suddenly appearing on the screen, hijacking the Raw broadcast feed! We find the trio of Scott Hall, Kevin Nash and Dustin Rhodes featured on the signature grainy black and white film that looks to be shot in a warehouse somewhere possibly? The area has been decked out in nWo gear and spray painted tags all over the walls and items throughout. Each nWo member proudly displays their respective nWo championship title over their shoulders, free hands each holding a weapon. Dustin has a crowbar, Scott Hall a lead pipe and Kevin Nash a baseball bat.
Dustin Rhodes: The new World order proudly interrupts today’s regularly scheduled World Wrestling Federation programming with a VERY special message! VINCE MCMAHON… we know what you’ve done tonight. And boy oh boy… sneaky, sneaky sneaky. You know, I KNEW something was up when you left off not one… not two… but, yes, ALL THREE of your top champions off of a card you are claiming to be a… super show?! WHAT?! You’ve gotta be kidding me!
Scott Hall: We can almost underSTAND you giving up on getting the TAG straps back...'cause it's pretty OBVIOUS there ain't a team on that sorry excuse of a ROSTER of yours that can take 'em OFF of us...but you've got a BRAND NEW Television Champion...and he had to put himSELF on TELEVISION! What's up with THAT?!
Dustin Rhodes: Well it all became crystal clear when we were served with restraining orders shortly thereafter and notified that if we tried to appear anywhere near the Mall of America on Monday, January 10th the Minnesota Police Department has full authority to arrest us on sight! We were also served notice about the pending lawsuit for damages incurred - which our benefactor has more than assured us will be settled in court - that you can rest assured of. Because the checkbook WE play with? Hahaha… it has no limits! And you were sure we were made aware that there was extra security as well as Minnesota PD surrounding the perimeter of the mall to keep us out tonight, weren’t you? You… you little sneaky devil, you.
Dustin lowers his head, shaking it in disappointment. He clicks his tongue with each shake before looking back up directly into the camera lens, pointing the crowbar in his right hand straight towards it.
Dustin Rhodes: You wanna keep us out, Vince? A little nice, healthy… CHANGE for the GREATER GOOD intimidating? A little new World order population control not in the McMahon playbook?! Oh, come on, I can’t even see your face right now and I know exactly what you’re doing, Vince. You’re looking around with some goofy, dumbass expression trying to play it stupid.
Scott Hall: I don't think he has to PLAY it stupid..
Dustin Rhodes: Well let me break it to you, pal… you’ve got a rat in your own camp with that twerp Gene Okerlund and his hotline, he’s smartening up these marks daily for a premium and they know what’s REALLY up! And so do we… it’s going to be the WWF’s liability insurance plan after tonight! Yeah, you don’t want us in? That’s fine, we will just BREAK in! And do every single ounce of damage possible the whole… way… through! Because nothing can stop us now, Vince! MONSOON! You too, fat boy!! We’ve got your tag team titles… we’ve got your TELEVISION title!! Hell we might have even taken Bret Hart’s career with it as well but I digress… we’ve already poisoned the well. We’ve planted our seed and now… it will grow. People have bought in that the new World order is the future and the new World order is FOR LIFE! And now… it’s all up to that hivemind mentality. Watch it grow.
Dustin does his best Repo Man impression.
Dustin Rhodes: Tootaloo! We’ll see you soon! That you can bet on!
Dustin blows a kiss to the camera then the three superstars throw up four sideways fingers followed by his thumb and index finger in an L, signifying that they are indeed nWo FOR LIFE! Static once again fills viewers' screens before the broadcast shifts back to Vince and Jerry in the booth, Vince's face blood red with anger and Jerry looking anxious, his head darting from side to side.
Vince McMahon: Ladies and gentlemen, we apologize for that... interruption! We can guarantee whoever is responsible for that disgusting act will be fired IMMEDIATELY!! I can also guarantee you that tonight, the new World order is BARRED from being ANYWHERE near the Mall of America! The World Wrestling Federation lawyers have issued a restraining order as well as added new complaints in our ongoing lawsuit against Scott Hall, Dustin Rhodes and Kevin Nash due to their actions on the European Rampage Tour over the Holidays where they viciously assaulted an already injured man in the courageous former TV champion... really the REAL TV champion, Bret "The Hitman" Hart!
Jerry Lawler: And we can't forget that they damaged yet ANOTHER WWF title, disrespected another prestigious belt by not only cheating in the most scummy way imaginable to get it, but then they spray painted our Television title just like they did the Tag Team belts and these doofuses are walking around calling them "nWo titles" geez. The nerve of some people, McMahon!
Vince McMahon: The nerve of some people indeed, Jerry. Well everyone, while all around and outside of this gorgeous shopping establishment here security and the Minnesota Police Department work diligently to keep the nWo out, INSIDE we here in the WWF are about to work diligently to bring you the best wrestling action on the planet! Lets take it to ringside for the first match of the night!!
THE SMOKING GUNNS VS. THE NATURAL DISASTERS
The first match of the night was exciting tag team action as we saw the debut of the Smoking Gunns as they looked to topple the Natural Disasters.
Bart Gunn would start things off with Typhoon and would use his quickness to duck and dodge some blows thrown his way by Typhoon. Finally Bart would bounce off the ropes and attempt a flying cross body but Typhoon caught him and slammed him down on his back for his efforts.
Later in the match after Typhoon dominated Bart, Bart was able to make a tag to Billy, who came in full of fury with a huge drop kick to Typhoon, sending the big man stumbling backwards. Billy, not satisfied, attempted another drop kick, which Typhoon side stepped before tagging in Earthquake.
The ending of the match would see Earthquake dominate Billy with a series of huge axe handles to the back, followed by a skull cracking headbutt sending Billy down hard. At this point Typhoon would hop down from the apron and walk around the ring to distract Bart. Earthquake would bounce off the ropes and rebound with a huge Earthquake Splash on a downed Billy. The ref would make the three count. Your Winners - The Natural Disasters.
WINNERS BY PINFALL: The Natural Disasters
Shortly after the showdown between The Smoking Gunns and The Natural Disasters, the camera switches to a shot of the commentary team, consisting of Vince McMahon and Jerry "The King" Lawler, sitting at ringside.
Jerry "The King" Lawler: Did you see that, McMahon? I think Sunny winked at me! Yeah, she did!
Vince McMahon: Would you stop? Sunny wasn't winking at you, King.
Jerry "The King" Lawler: No, McMahon! She was, you don't know what you're talking about! I'm going to go talk to her!
Vince McMahon: That's enough! Let's send it backstage to our broadcast partner, Jim Ross, who is standing by with James E. Cornette. Sit down, King!
Our camera feed switches quickly to the backstage area that has been set up in the Mall of America. Jim Ross was standing backstage, holding a microphone and standing alongside one of the WWF's newest faces, the incomparable Jim Cornette. Cornette was looking annoyed and furrowed his brow as Ross nodded at the camera and gave a small intro.
Jim Ross: Well, Jim - let me be the first to welcome you to the World Wrest--
Cornette was agitated and quick to cut off JR.
Jim Cornette: Can it, JR. Let's save the pleasantries for another day, because right now I've got bigger fish to fry and I'm wasting my valuable time bumpin' my gums with you out here! So, let's cut to the chase and ask me the questions that you so badly want to ask me.
Jim Ross: Fair enough. How ready is your new client for his showdown with The Big Boss Man in just a few minutes?
Jim Cornette: Well, a softball question - thank you very much, JR! That's as easy as a question as I could ever get. Because, let's be honest, Yokozuna is as ready as he's ever been! Because when it comes down to it, he's got the most cunning mind in the entire professional wrestling industry - James E. Cornette - standing in his corner! And, when you've got someone like me in your corner .. well, the odds are in your favor, pal! Yokozuna is getting ready to send The Big Boss Man home in a body bag, because it's a foregone conclusion that he's pickin' up the W here in just a few moments! In most circumstances, as a good agent, you'd always advise a client to never look past an opponent, because that's just askin' for trouble. Heck, it's just plain dumb. So it should speak to the utmost confidence that I have in Yokozuna that I'm not even thinking about tonight's match!
Jim Cornette: In fact, I'd like to take this time - not to rub Big Boss Man's face in his eventual loss - but to make an announcement! That's right, JR - YOU get the big time scoop tonight. You see, ladies and gentlemen, I didn't get this far in my career because of my good looks. No, no. It's because I happen to be damn good at my job. In fact, I'm so good at my job that when I negotiated Yokozuna's contract with the World Wrestling Federation, I happened to get a few perks thrown in. So, ladies and gentlemen, I'm happy to announce that my client, Yokozuna, is the FIRST person confirmed to be entering the Royal Rumble on January 30th in Phoenix, Arizona!
Jim Ross: What a bombshell!
Jim Cornette: That's right, JR! Yokozuna is entering the Royal Rumble, and you better believe there's not a man alive that can toss over the Japanese Juggernaut over those ropes. Yokozuna is winning the Royal Rumble, and then he's going to main event of WrestleMania to win the WWF World Championship. You can bank on it, JR. Now, if you'd excuse me .. it's time for Yokozuna to send a message to the entire World Wrestling Federation!
Cornette would look directly at the camera, before brushing past JR and walking off scene to meet up with Yokozuna moments before his debut match against the Boss Man! Our cameras cut away.
YOKOZUNA VS. THE BIG BOSS MAN
The second match of the night saw two angry behemoths go at it as The Big Boss Man looked to right the wrongs of the 500 pound Yokozuna.
Boss Man started off strong with a running clothesline immediately staggering Yokozuna, but not taking him off his feet. Boss Man would attempt another clothesline, again staggering Yokozuna, but the third time would not be the charm as Boss Man went to the cookie jar one too many times, this time being scouted by Yokozuna and taken down with a huge shoulder block.
Later in the match Yokozuna was still in control as he grabbed Boss Man and nailed him with a thunderous headbutt before irish whipping him into the ropes and catching him with a giant Somoan Drop, getting a 2 count.
Boss Man would eventually be able to fight his way back into things with some good ol fashion brawling, connecting with thunderous rights and lefts before clotheslining Yokozuna right out of the ring, sending him crashing to the floor outside.
The ending would come after more back and forth from both men, giving in their all in what can only be described as an all-out war. Boss Man would attempt an ill-fated body slam, which caused his back to give way. Yokozuna would see the opening and topple Boss Man with a huge belly to belly before dragging him towards the turnbuckle, climbing it, and coming off with a devestating Banzai Drop. He'd then pin for the easy 3. Your Winner - Yokozuna.
WINNER BY PINFALL: Yokozuna
CHYNA VS. HUNTER HEARST HELMSLEY
The third match of the night saw Chyna against Hunter Hearst Helmsley.
Hunter started things off like most do against Chyna - underestimating her, and it cost him. As he was busy showboating, Chyna took advantage with a quick kick to the midsection followed by an impressive scoop slam for a quick one count, snapping Hunter back to reality very quickly.
Hunter was then able to go to work on Chyna with a headlock take down, followed by a knee drop to her skull. We'd then see Hunter pick her up, irish whip her, and pull off a huge back body drop.
Later in the match Chyna was able to mount a comeback with a low blow and a DDT sending Hunter's head into the canvas, getting her a two count. She'd then climb to the second rope and attempt a flying leg drop, which Hunter would roll out of causing her to crash down and hurt herself.
This was the opening Hunter would need as he'd get to his feet as Chyna was and would take her right back down with a flying knee lift. He'd then get into position behind Chyna and wait for her to stand. As she got to her feet and turned around Hunter was there waiting with a kick to the midsection followed by the Pedigree! Your Winner - Hunter Hearst Helmsley.
WINNER BY PINFALL: Hunter Hearst Helmsley
COMMERCIAL BREAK #1
Monday Night Raw comes back from commercial break to join Vince and King in the booth.
Vince McMahon: WOW, fans! What an opening to tonight's show, huh? What a debut from THE BIG BOSS MAN, falling just short of the also debuting mammoth YOKOZUNA! Just an amazing match, King!
Jerry Lawler: Ain't that the truth, McMahon! That's what makes the WWF the absolute best in the world! But we can't forget that last match before we went to break - HUNTER HEARST HELMESLEY barely squeaking out a win against the beautiful, powerful and dominant Amazonian Goddess that is CHYNA! Look, McMahon... whatever the outcome of that one ended up being, Chyna will be a champion here in the WWF again and SOON!
Vince McMahon: ... You okay there, King? Chyna is an amazing athlete but you're getting a bit worked up over there.
Jerry Lawler: She's WORTH getting worked up over, McMahon!!
Jerry takes his crown off and begins to fan himself with it to cool himself down.
Vince McMahon: Fans, don't change the channel because we're just getting started! We've still got a huge triple threat match featuring three of the biggest names in the sport in VADER, RIC FLAIR and HULK HOGAN as those three clash to determine the new number one contender to thee WWF World Champion! Speaking of, in the main event it's the honorable reigning and defending WWF World Champion "Made in the USA" LEX LUGER defending the strap against OWEN HART! But first, we've got THE ROCKERS taking on THE TRUTH COMMISSION in tag team action!
THE ROCKERS VS. THE TRUTH COMMISSION
Match four was more tag team action as we saw The Rockers face off against The Truth Commission.
Things would start off between Michaels and Sniper. Sniper would start off with the advantage with a back suplex on Michaels and would begin stomping him while he was down. Michaels would quickly gain the advantage however when Sniper irish whipped him and tried to connect with a clothesline, which Michaels ducked, allowing him to bounce off the opposite ropes and connect with a flying cross body for a two count.
Later in the match Sniper had tagged Recon and Recon was able to go to work on Michaels with an atomic drop and a drop kick sending the rocker down to the mat. Michaels would make the tag to Jannetty, and Jannetty would run in only to get caught with a spinebuster by Recon.
After an impressive showing from Recon, Jannetty would gain the upperhand with a quick uppercut to Recon, causing him to stumble. Jannetty would follow up with an irish whip and catch Recon with a drop toe hold on the rebound, followed by an elbow drop to the back of the head.
Jannetty would then tag in Michaels and both Jannetty and Michaels would pick up Recon for a double suplex. Michaels would then go to the top rope, and Jannetty would throw him off onto Recon, before charging and knocking Sniper off the apron. Michaels would cover, 1 2 3. Your Winners - The Rockers.
WINNERS BY PINFALL: The Rockers
Our cameras cut from the ringside area to the promo studio where the majority of the WWF's pre- taped vignettes were filmed. Standing in front of the camera were the instantly recognizable duo of Road Warrior Hawk & Road Warrior Animal. Donning the unmistakable combination of power & paint, Hawk & Animal stood in front of a WWF backdrop, sternly looking at the camera with a snarl on their faces. Of course, each man was also wearing their trademark spiked shoulder pads. Animal started yelling, barking out his sentences towards the camera.
ROAD WARRIOR ANIMAL: IT'S TIME TO REWRITE THE HISTORY BOOKS! BECAUSE ROAD WARRIOR HAWK & ROAD WARRIOR ANIMAL HAVE RETURNED TO THE WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION AND WE ARE HERE TO DINE ON DISASTER AND FEAST ON FEAR! AND YOU BETTER BELIEVE THAT THE LEGION OF DOOM SMELLS THE FEAR SEAPIN' OUT OF EVERY TAG TEAM IN THE WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION! ALL THESE LITTLE PILES OF PUKE THAT CALL THEMSELVES TAG TEAMS ARE NOTHIN' BUT A BUNCH OF JOKES! AND GUESS WHAT .. THE LEGION OF DOOM AIN'T LAUGHIN'! TELL 'EM HAWK!
After ranting for a good few seconds, Animal is breathing heavily and incensed. He slaps Hawk on his shoulder pad and lets him take over. Hawk is a little more eloquent, but it's not much of a difference as Hawk yells loudly and continues talking about the competition in the World Wrestling Federation.
ROAD WARRIOR HAWK: ... Broken noses, punctured lungs, snapped ribs ... to a normal person like you, those may be uncomfortable thoughts. ... BUT TO THE LEGION OF DOOM, THOSE ARE WHAT ARE DREAMS ARE MADE OF! YA' SEE, ANIMAL AND MYSELF .. WE LIKE BREAKIN' PEOPLE'S BONES .. AND WE LIKE GNAWIN' ON EM, TOO! AND IT JUST SO HAPPENS THAT THERE'S A LOT OF PUNKS IN THE WWF THAT NEED TO HAVE THEIR LIMBS SNAPPED! INCLUDING THE WWF TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS! ... THAAAAT'S RIGHT! WE'RE CALLIN' YOU OUT, NASH AND HALL! IT MIGHT NOT BE TODAY .. HECK, IT MIGHT NOT BE TOMORROW .. BUT YOU HAD BETTER BELIEVE THAT IN DUE TIME .. THE LEGION OF DOOM IS GOING TO UNLEASH A WORLD OF HURT ON YOU AND WE'RE TAKING THOSE BIG GOLD BELTS IN THE PROCESS! WHAAAAAAAT A RUSH!
And with that closing remark from Road Warrior Hawk, the duo stare down the camera and we cut away to more action here on the USA Network!
JIM DUGGAN VS. THE UNDERTAKER
EUROPEAN TITLE #1 CONTENDER MATCH
The next match saw the impressive "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan attempt to topple The Undertaker in an impressive showing!
Right from the get go Duggan showed no fear of the Undertaker and took the battle to him with thunderous fists, causing the Undertaker to stumble backwards. Undertaker soon fought back however with a huge throat thrust knocking Duggan into the ropes, but Duggan bounces back with a shoulder tackle sending Undertaker crashing down.
Later in the match Duggan had firm control as he pounded the Undertaker with brutal axe handles before dropping down on him with his jumping knee drop, Old Glory, getting a two count.
The end came when it looked like the Undertaker was coming back into by raising up in his signature dead man style, but Duggan was waiting and charged him with his Three Point Stance clothesline. He then hooked the leg for the one two three. Your Winner - Jim Duggan.
WINNER BY PINFALL: Jim Duggan
COMMERCIAL BREAK #2
Monday Night Raw returns from another commercial break.
Vince McMahon: The LEGION OF DOOM is in the WWF, King! OH WHAT A RUUUUUUUUSH! YEAH! Can you feel it? Can you SMELL it?!
Jerry Lawler: Yeah I can and it smells like horse dung, McMahon! Legion of Doom? Forget it! What about THE ROCKERS?! Hey, Shawn may have been right. I think they took THE TRUTH COMMISSION out for good! Haha!!
Vince McMahon: Oh whatever, King. Well fans, it's that time! That's right, it's time for tonight's TRIPLE MAIN EVENT!! It's RIC FLAIR, VADER and HULK HOGAN in a triple threat clash of icons and that will determine the number one contender to the WWF World Title at Royal Rumble! Against who? Well, that's what we will find out as champion LEX LUGER defends that glorious title against OWEN HART! And finally, it's the match that's next up here on Raw: two of the Federation's toughest, strongest superstars. Two of the champions here in the World Wrestling Federation, "The Human Suplex Machine" TAZ and "The Master and Ruler of The Universe" SYCHO SID are going to collide, champ vs champ in the middle of the ring and it's NEXT!!
TAZ VS. SYCHO SID
CHAMP VS. CHAMP NON-TITLE
In the first match of the Raw Triple Main event we saw The European Champion Taz face off against the Intercontinental Champion Sycho Sid in a powder keg of a match!
Sid was the first to get any real advantage by sending a knee straight to the midsection of Taz and then wasting no time lifting him up in a huge chokeslam, quickly getting a two count and stunning the fans by what was almost a quick victory.
Taz would have none of it however and fought his way back into the match with some right hands to Sid and then a surprising vertical suplex, showing his strength in lifting Sid up, and making it look easy for their size difference.
Taz would then keep the advantage as he laid into Sid with elbow after elbow, backing the big man into the ropes and then whipping him away, catching him with a big drop kick on the rebound.
After some more brutal back and forth, it was Sid who this time got the upperhand by connecting with a big boot out of nowhere, almost taking Taz's head off. He then picked Taz up and drove him back down with a huge scoop slam.
The ending would come around the 9 minute mark as both men had given it everything they had but couldn't keep one another down. The action spilled to the outside when Sid clotheslined Taz right over the top rope - which lead to a huge ringside brawl, taking both men up the ramp as they ignored everything else, including the ref counting to ten. Blow after blow they pummled each other until finally the bell sounded and both men were counted out. Numerous refs had to run out and break up the fight as the fans went crazy for it. Your Winner - DRAW.
WINNER: Draw
The scene fades in from black as we see Bret Hart walking towards the camera in an undisclosed backstage area. Even from this place within the arena, we can hear the fans cheer for the “Hitman” immediately upon seeing him. Bret is wearing his “Hitman” leather jacket, sunglasses, a backwards hat, with a “Hart of Redemption” t-shirt, blue jeans, and boots. We can also see that Bret has an ice pack wrapped tightly over top of his ribs with medical tape and we can now see there is a “goose egg” on Bret’s upper left temple bruising directly towards his left eye. He is rolling behind him a travel bag and has been looking to his left and right consistently since the scene started. It has become obvious that he is looking for someone.
Rene Goulet: “Bret, wait – “
A man from behind Bret tries to stop him as Bret doesn’t even acknowledge the man and continues his quick pace. We can tell wherever Bret is moving, he isn’t supposed to be allowed to that area. Bret turns the corner to where the camera is now behind the Hitman getting a shot of the logo on his jacket. We also now can see the hat he is wearing is a Calgary “Hitmen” hat supporting the hockey team. After only a few moments, Bret finally stops at what appears to be a wall. The camera moves from behind him to his side to see what he is looking at – World Wrestling Federation President Gorilla Monsoon’s office door. The camera waits to the side of Bret as he knocks on the door somewhat calmly. It gives an odd dichotomy from the scene we have seen from Bret so far. A commanding voice answers from the other side.
Gorilla Monsoon: “Come in!”
Bret wastes no time opening the door as he almost slams it in his impatience giving even more evidence from the mask he had with his knocking. The camera again goes behind Bret as he sits the travel bag to the left of the room.
Bret Hart: “Gorilla, listen – “
Bret speaks as he moves towards Gorilla Monsoon who is sitting at his desk. The camera moves from behind Bret to get the scene from both men’s side to capture a better shot. Gorilla himself is wearing his trademark tinted glasses, a black suit, with a white button up shirt, and a tacky red tie with multiple colors pasted on it.
Bret Hart: “I know – “
Bret is interrupted here by Monsoon!
Gorilla Monsoon: “Bret, I don’t want to hear any more about ‘what you know’! I have gotten your messages you left all week from my secretary. You got the news the same as I did back from Europe! You have a Grade-3 concussion, you still have broken ribs. Listen, I allowed you to continue wrestling despite doctors’ orders, but you then got a second opinion after Vader broke your ribs. I would love to show the so-called ‘New World Order’ a battle tonight, but the fact is, you don’t have a leg to stand on here due to your concussion. Go home and heal!”
The fans can be heard booing from ringside at the news of Bret’s injuries and Bret himself looks visibly annoyed.
Bret Hart: “Yeah, I get it, Gorilla Monsoon, I got a concussion. Hell, I have this bruise to show for it.”
Bret points to the large bump on his brow.
Bret Hart: “I also get doctors have said that I can’t wrestle until this clears up, but you and I BOTH know that is no big deal to a guy like me, Gorilla! You have known me for years; you know this injury won’t keep me from fulfilling my PROMISE to these World Wrestling Federation fans! I want to wrestle Dustin Rhodes, tonight, live on Monday Night RAW!”
The fans cheer at the response so loudly that the two men even subtly react to the response.
Bret Hart: “I promised MY World Wrestling Federation fans that I would be a Champion in my heart. You and I both know that I got SCREWED in Europe! Dustin Rhodes did NOT beat me fair and square. He had that goon Kevin Nash throw him some knucks and hit me square in the head. Now I am not one for excuses, Gorilla, you know I HATE them. However, I DESERVE another shot facing Dustin Rhodes for the Television Championship to PROVE to myself and MY fans who I am! I am not going to sit by and feel like a FAILURE because I lost a match to scum like him via CHEATING! So let me have the match!”
The fans erupt in cheers at the prospect of having Bret vs. Dustin live tonight as Gorilla immediately shuts it down shaking his head. Boos begin overtaking the cheers as Gorilla sighs. Bret immediately looks even more annoyed at the vibe this reaction has.
Gorilla Monsoon: “Bret, you DON’T get it! First off, the World Wrestling Federation Charter that the Board of Committee has agreed to, Code Sixteen Division A, states: ‘No World Wrestling Federation Superstar deserves a Championship rematch without earning their specific match via competition.’ Meaning, even if you could wrestle tonight, I have no legal ground to grant you that rematch! You would have to face off in a Number One Contenders match just like anyone else. Secondly, for you – “
Bret quickly interjects.
Bret Hart: “FINE! I’ll face him without the Championship on the line! Just GIVE me Dustin Rhodes, Gorilla!”
Gorilla breathes in to calm himself as he continues.
Gorilla Monsoon: “Secondly, Bret, your medical charts have been seen by three separate medical officials. All of them concluded unanimously that you suffered a Grade-3 concussion as the result of the brass knuckle shot that Dustin Rhodes gave you. Meaning, that all three doctors concluded given that you were unconscious following the shot for OVER five minutes – YOU CANNOT WRESTLE! Now, I can offer you comfort-”
The boos are now deafening, however, both men are very visually getting so heated that they are ignoring the audience.
Bret Hart: “I CAN WRESTLE! Show me the liability wavers, I’ll SIGN any of them, AGAIN! GIVE ME MY MATCH, GORILLA!”
Bret slams his hands on the desk as Gorilla begins to slowly stand not taking his eyes off Bret.
Gorilla Monsoon: “Bret, NO! Now, before more trouble arises for your health, may I advise that you GO HOME! If you’ll excuse me, I have paperwork – “
As Gorilla motions to his desk which has paperwork scattered across it, Hart immediately slides his arm across it knocking everything off the desk!
Bret Hart: “Your day looks pretty clear to me! GIVE ME MY MATCH!”
Gorilla looks dismayed at Bret’s disobedience here as the fans let out extremely loud cheers at the Hitman’s actions and tenaciousness to keep his promise. Both men aren’t breaking their stare at one another nor is either man backing down from their stance. Gorilla looks at the floor where his lamp and papers are all scattered, and a scowl comes across his face.
Gorilla Monsoon: “For your safety, Bret Hart, I am having you ESCORTED from the premises! Please go home and REST! SECURITY!”
In just a few moments a crowd of five men begin walking into the room and walk between Bret and the desk. Forcefully, but carefully avoiding any injuries, they begin moving Hart out of the room and even grab his travel bag on the way out.
Bret Hart: “Okay, I’m going! I’m going!”
Bret moves his hands up in admitted defeat here as he begins walking out of the room. The camera moves back to Gorilla who has a very angry expression on his face and has not let his angered gaze escape from Hart as the scene fades to black.
LEX LUGER VS. OWEN HART
WORLD TITLE MATCH
Match two of the main event saw Lex Luger defend his championship against "The Rocket" Owen Hart in what was a long time coming.
Owen was ready and as soon as the bell rung he ran and pulled off a huge spinning heel kick, surprising Luger and taking him down for a quick one count.
Owen then went to work on Luger, climbing to the top ropes, and coming off with a text-book missile dropkick as Luger got to his feet. He then went for another pin looking to end it early and got a two count.
Later in the match Luger had bounced back by connecting with two huge clothesline and a series of hip tosses before nailing Owen with a snap suplex for a two count of his own.
Luger followed things up by staying on Owen with a rib breaker and a jumping elbow drop. He then picked Owen up and sent him running with an irish whip and tried to connect with a boot, which Owen scouted and nailed Luger with another spinning heel kick.
Later in the match Owen had Luger right where he wanted him by zoning in on the legs with vicious kicks and stomps, then picking Luger up and pulling off a shin breaker.
The end would come as Owen grew cocky and took too long to lock in the Sharpshooter, instead wasting time antagonizing the fans. Luger would seize this moment by grabbing Owen and attempting a quick roll up. Owen got out at the one count, but Luger was ready and as both men rose to their feet it was Luger who struck first with the loaded forearm smash, taking Owen down and securing the three count. Your Winner - Lex Luger.
WINNER BY PINFALL: Lex Luger
The crowd packed inside The Mall of America explodes, all happy to see their American hero Lex Luger come out victorious yet again! The referee raises Lex's hand in victory, then straps the champ's belt on for him. Luger exits the ring and walks back up the ramp, giving all the fans high fives at the barricade along the way. Luger reaches the curtain, turns around, and raises his arms once more for the huge crowd gathered here in this shopping mall in Minnesota as well as the millions upon millions watching from home! Suddenly...
Ric Flair's theme starts abruptly and the self-proclaimed REAL World Champions walks out through the curtain, bumping Luger to the side!! Lex looks to Flair, furious at this blatant show of disrespect. Flair laughs in Luger's face and shoves his "Real World Title" into Mr Made in the USA's face! Luger answers by raising his high in the air as well, the two facing off toe to toe - eye to eye as Flair's theme blasts over the mall's PA system. The two finally lower their titles and murmur a few words at each other, Luger exiting through the curtain and The Nature Boy heading to the ring for the last match of the night!
RIC FLAIR VS. VADER VS. HULK HOGAN
WORLD TITLE #1 CONTENDER MATCH
The final match of the night saw the biggest Main Event match up in Raw history as Ric Flair, Vader, and Hulk Hogan went to war!
Things initially started bad for Hogan, as the two heels immediately formed an alliance and began to assault Hogan from both sides.
The Hulkster proved Hulkamania wasn't to be killed that easily however and began to fight back, nailing Flair and Vader with thunderous fists, taking both men down. Hogan would then toss Flair over the ropes and focus on Vader.
Hogan would grab Vader into a headlock and then transition into an irish whip, attempting a shoulder block on the rebound, but Vader was more than a match for Hogans strength and both men shrugged off the shoulder block. Hogan wouldn't have it and bounced off the ropes himself, this time colliding with Vader but again, neither man would budge. Vader finally had enough and pulled off a short-arm clothesline, sending Hogan down.
Flair would roll back into the ring at this point, coming up behind Vader and low blowing him while the ref was focused on a downed Hogan. Flair would then take the advantage and DDT Vader, covering and scoring a two count.
Later in the match Hogan would recover and Flair and Hogan would do battle as Vader was tied up in the ropes by Flair. Flair would take the advantage over Hogan and back him up into a turnbuckle. He'd then climb to the second rope and begin to hammer Hogan as the fans chanted along with every punch. Hogan however would not take it and as the fans chanted towards the 8th punch, Hogan would shove Flair off, sending him crashing down to the mat. Hogan would then immediately go for the Leg Drop, connecting and covering Flair. Just before the ref counted to three however, Vader had freed himself and broke the pin by splashing down on Hogan.
The ending of the match would come as both Vader and Flair allied once again to take out the threat of Hulk Hogan. Flair had gotten Hogan in the Figure Four, and while locked in, Vader would run off the ropes and come crashing down on Hogans upper half with all his weight. With Hogan seemingly out cold, Vader turned to Flair who was still tied up with Hogan and kicked him right in the head before he could get up.
A few moments later both men would be up and brawling. Vader would get the advantage and irish whip Flair into the ropes. Vader caught Flair on the rebound and pulled off a huge suplex into a pin. The ref counted 1 2 3! Your Winner - Vader! As Vader's music began to play and his arm was raised, in came a 2nd referee to inform that BOTH mens shoulders were down for the three count. After several minutes of deliberation WWF President Gorilla Monsoon came out to announce that BOTH Vader AND Ric Flair are the new number one contenders to Lex Luger's world title!
WINNER(s) BY PINFALL: Vader and Ric Flair
Once again viewers see their television screens switch to static and then to a shot of the new World order... this time they are all three standing outside of The Mall of America! nWo cameras follow them and create a sort of montage as we see Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, and Dustin Rhodes in a fistfight with 8 mall cops!! The trio is easily overtaking the trio of underpaid donut lovers, Kevin Nash picking one up and sending him flying, fast first, into the building! His head crashes with brick, creating a dull, sickening thud as the mall cop falls unconscious! Footage cost back to the ringside area where Vince McMahon and Jerry "The King" Lawler watch what is taking place outside of the building along with the fans on the Titantron!
Vince McMahon: This is enough! I've had enough DAMMIT! I told those assholes they were NOT getting into this building and I MEANT IT!!
McMahon stands up at the announce booth and throws his headset down on the ground, marching up the ramp and towards the back, obviously heading for the exit. Jerry "The King" Lawler, left all alone at ringside, looks side to side in confusion before shrugging his shoulders.
Jerry Lawler: Uh... stay calm, fans! It looks like we've got a little ruckus outside but it all should be resolved shortly!
Back in the parking lot/entrance area of The Mall of America, The Outsiders and Dustin Rhodes are finishing up the last couple of mall cops until in comes what looks like the entirety of the Minnesota PD, mace and batons in hand. Three Minnesota Police Department Officers spray The Outsiders and Dustin in the face, bringing them down to the ground blinded! The nWo fights back to their feet and try their best to fight back but it's hopeless as Hacksaw Jim Duggan and Big Boss Man come out to help stop the new World order, Vince McMahon tagging along right behind!
Vince McMahon: I TOLD YOU! I TOLD ALL THREE OF YOU! STAY AWAY! And dammit, when Vincent Kennedy McMahon says something it damn well happens! The new World order has no business here in the WWF! WE WILL NOT COMPLY! YOU HEAR ME?! HUH?!? I don't know which puppet master sent you guys, Hall and Nash, but you better tell them, whoever the Hell they are, to watch their ass! Now you've polluted Dustin's mind here, too. He was supposed to be my brightest young star. The future of the company! Now? He's no better than you two scum balls ... NOW YOU CAN ALL THREE GO TO HELL! Let 'em have it!!
McMahon turns around and walks away as police take their batons and tasers out. Screams are heard echoing throughout the Mall parking lot as the Minnesota Police Department, Mall of America security and Hacksaw and Boss Man tase and beat the shit out of the nWo, dog piling them. Monday Night Raw comes to a close as the camera zooms in on the face of Vince McMahon as he walks off, a sly grin gracing his face and a confident swagger in his step.
