RAW #003 RESULTS: Portland, ME
Dec 13, 2021 13:13:52 GMT -6
Post by Vince McMahon on Dec 13, 2021 13:13:52 GMT -6
Monday Night Raw opens up to find "Double J" Jeff Jarrett standing by, wearing his Sunday's best. Without hesitation, Jarrett takes the spotlight and begins to speak!
"Double J" Jeff Jarrett
“Well hello everyone, it’s me, Double J Jeff Jarrett! That’s J,E, double F, J, A, double R, E, double T…Double J Jeff Jarrett! You might be wondering, Jeff, where in the world are ya? Well ladies and gentlemen, once again, I am in Nashville and I'm standing backstage at the Grand Ol Opry in Nashville, Tennessee! Right behind this curtain here opens up to the most prestigious entertainment venue in the entire world. Now before you get too excited, sorry folks, I ain’t performing at the Opry tonight. Instead, I’ve decided to visit some old friends of mine like Garth Brooks, Waylon Jennings, and George Jones! We’re all here having a grand ol time in Nashville. Oh, and I can’t forget this guy—“
The camera zooms back and shows Jarrett’s trusty sidekick, The Roadie, in tow.
The Roadie
“Well thank you very much Double J, it’s an honor to be here in Nashville tonight. I would never get to meet the stars of Nashville without someone of your caliber allowing me to, so I appreciate the opportunity, sir.”
Jarrett, feigning humility, nods his head.
"Double J" Jeff Jarrett
“It’s my pleasure, Roadie. Ya know, I’ve heard that some people are wondering when we’re going to be making our WWF debuts. It’s hard being a star like Double J Jeff Jarrett, especially when there’s only one of me!”
In an over-the-top fashion, The Roadie laughs out loud.
The Roadie
“They can’t even comprehend how in demand you are, Double J! Everybody wants Double J Jeff Jarrett at their shows! They all love you, man!”
"Double J" Jeff Jarrett
“Well when you're the worlds greatest entertainer, it's bound to happen. Not everyone can be like me, Roadie - it ain't easy, that's why I'm combining my world-class singing talent with my world-class wrestling talent and using the WWF to propel my career in Nashville. Now wrestling fans, please be patient. Double J will arrive soon enough! And when he does, he will take the World Wrestling Federation - AND Nashville - to brand new heights that you’ve never seen before! Well folks, that’s it for today. I’ve gotta go play cards with Travis Tritt and Reba McIntyre. Until next time, Double J Jeff Jarrett signing off! Again, that’s J,E, double F, J, A, double R, E, double T…Double J Jeff Jarrett, hahaha!”
And with that, the scene fades to black as we go back to our regularly scheduled programming.
MONDAY NIGHT RAW #003
LIVE! from The Portland Civic Center in Portland, ME
Monday Night Raw segues into the Portland Civic Center where through the smoke machines and flashing red lights you can see the crowd go wild as the camera scans across the sea of fans! Vince McMahon welcomes everyone to another episode of Monday Night Raw as he yells over the blaring sirens.
Vince McMahon: Hello, everyone and welcome back, it's another night of Monday... Night... RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWW!! And not only is it another episode of the hottest television show on cable TV, it's also our final stop before IN YOUR HOUSE 2: SEASONS BEATINGS!
Jerry Lawler: Oh yes, McMahon! Christmas comes early for every WWF fan this Christmas! And in the main event we are going to see WWF World Champion LEX LUGER defend his illustrious title against one of the hottest acts going in the entire world right now, ROCKY MIAVIA!
Vince McMahon: What a main event that's going to be! But first, tonight here on Raw, our world champion must first make it through The Human Suplex Machine TAZ in a match specifically requested by the man from The Red Hook Section! And speaking of Rocky Miavia, we'll get a word from the number one contender himself later on tonight!
Jerry Lawler: I can't wait, McMahon! I can't wait! For Rocky to take that world title from that loser Lex Luger, that is!
Vince McMahon: Oh hush, Jerry. Jealousy is a bad look, pal. Also in action tonight we will see the in-ring debut of MANKIND after that disgusting attack on CHYNA last week. I'm sure the Ninth Wonder of the World is looking to get payback here in Portland! Also, speaking of in-ring debuts, we're gonna bring you THE NATURAL DISASTERS as they clash with THE STEINER BROTHERS in a battle of tag teams! And at Survivor Series we saw a heated confrontation between the European champion CRUSH and the number one contender to the intercontinental title, SYCHO SID that resulted in Crush getting nailed with a vicious Powerbomb from Sid and then his subsequent elimination when The Master and The Ruler of The World went for pin! Tonight - Crush looks for payback as these behemoths prepare to enter huge contests at Seasons Beatings!
Jerry Lawler: Hey, come on, McMahon! Give ME some matches to hype, would ya?!
Vince McMahon: Well I apologize, Jerry. Go right on ahead and take us home.
Jerry Lawler: That's more like it! You thought that would be it for tonight? WELL THINK AGAIN! We're about to bring you the conclusion of what has been probably the most heated feud in the World Wrestling Federation the past few weeks. It's SHAWN MICHAELS one on one with MARTY JANNETTY and it's TONIGHT! Then, two of my favorite guys... you know what I'm talking about, McMahon! THE OUTSIDERS are here for their first tag team title defense against MONEY INC! Then, to top it all off and put a huge bow on it, in the main event we have EIGHT of the toughest men in the sport and they're all gonna get into the ring. Last man standing after seven others have been thrown over the top rope is the new, and first ever, WWF Television Champion!
Vince McMahon: With all of that on your plate tonight, there's no time to waste! Let's take it over to the ring for the first match of the night!
MANKIND VS. CHYNA
The first match of the night saw the deranged Mankind face off against the ninth wonder of the world Chyna in one hell of an opener.
Mankind started things off in brutal fashion, for as soon as the bell ring he pulled off a running knee on Chyna, sending her flying back into the turnbuckle. He then proceeded to stomp her down before a brutal assault with his fists.
Later in the match Mankind was still on the offensive and was able to pull off a short-arm clothesline followed by a devestating standing elbow drop. He then went for a cover getting a solid two count.
Late in the match Chyna was able to begin a comeback by catching Manking with sneaky lowblow, stopping him in his tracks, she'd then follow that up with a stiff ddt.
The ending would come as Mankind was looking to take control and again and would irish whip Chyna. On the rebound Chyna was able to duck a clothesline and would spin around to kick Mankind in the gut and catch him with her own version of the Pedigree. Chyna with the cover for the one, two, and three, with Mankind kicking out just after the three. Chyna would immediately roll out of the ring and walk backwards up the ramp, never taking her eyes off Mankind as he sat up and began rocking back and forth. Your winner - Chyna!
WINNER BY PINFALL: Chyna
THE STEINER BROTHERS VS. THE NATURAL DISASTERS
The second match of the night saw the debut of The Natural Disasters as they challenged The Steiner Brothers in tag team action.
From the beginning of the match The Steiner's held control as Rick would kick Typhoons leg out from under him and begin a ground assault with kicks and stomps, trying to keep the big man down.
Later in the match though things would turn around for The Natural Disasters as Scotty would be tagged in and attempt a clothesline on Typhoon, who'd catch Scotty in a massive sidewalk slam.
From there Earthquake would be tagged in and would immediately charge at Rick, knocking him clear off the apron and into the steel railing. With Rick out of the way he'd turn his attention to Scotty who was starting to stir.
Earthquake would grab Scotty by the throat and force him to the turnbuckle. Typhoon would then come in and they'd perform a massive double splash to Scotty, just flatening him. Earthquake would then bounce around the ring before pulling off his running seated senton on Scotty for an easy dominating one two three. Your winners - The Natural Disasters.
WINNERS BY PINFALL: Earthquake and Typhoon
The camera cuts back to the interview area just off of the stage, Gene Okerlund with microphone in hand looking stoic with a finger placed against his earpiece.
GENE OKERLUND: Ladies and gentlemen, it is at this time that I have been tasked with introducing to you the newest signing to the World Wrestling Federation, a decorated wrestler known the world over… As Ric Flair. Ric?
Ric Flair steps into camera to the viewer’s right, Gene on the left. Flair wears a tailored suit in a dark navy blue with lighter pinstripes, along with a deep red tie and pocket square. His eyes are concealed by a pair of pricey looking sunglasses and his face is framed by bright blonde locks blow-dried immaculately. He wears a big smile on his face and carries a heavy velvet bag under his arm.
RIC FLAIR: Mean Gene! I’ve been waiting for you to say my name for more than a week now, and I gotta tell you, it’s good to be on camera again. You see, I didn’t want to just smile and nod, Gene, NO, The Nature Boy’s too important to toe the line. So while introductions are in order, we’ll do those first so the people at home know just who it is they’re lookin’ at:
Ric removes his sunglasses and slips them into his jacket pocket with his free hand, fixing the camera with his lovely baby blues that match his suit.
RIC FLAIR: My name is Ric Flair. And as you can see, haha, I am the best-looking professional wrestler in this business. No no, you zoom out a little, camera-guy, let the people really get a look at what it means when I say that Ric Flair styles and profiles.
He uncinches his blazer and it falls open, revealing the crimson shirt under it. He turns to one side and then the other, the crowd behind him quickly starting to boo his egotism.
RIC FLAIR: There’s not a man in this building who can hold a candle to me when it comes to looking good, Mean Gene. There’s NOT A MAN ALIVE TODAY that can put himself up against this and say that he looks better! And I’ll tell you why, because Ric Flair is custom-made from head to toe. Woo! You want this look, you better stop by Michael’s in Kansas City with about four thousand dollars in your pocket. And I don’t think the people here have that kind of money, Gene! I don’t think that the PEOPLE here have that kind of money… And I KNOW that not a man in that dressing room has that kind of money. Because I’ve been looking around!--
GENE OKERLUND: Wait a minute now, you can’t seriously be putting yourself over everyone in the WWF--
RIC FLAIR: Gene, I’m gonna give you the benefit of the doubt, but don’t you EVER interrupt the Nature Boy when he’s speaking again. I’ve been looking around! At your wrestlers, at your tag teams, at your executives! And I gotta tell you, they all pale in comparison to Ric Flair. And what does the WWF do with the biggest signing in the history of the sport? Do they put his name up in LIGHTS and pack every seat in every arena they go to, because everyone wants to see Ric Flair wrestle? No! They don’t even put me on the card! Jack Tunney! You pinhead, you oughta be kicking yourself right now for not putting me in a feature bout! You oughta be kicking yourself for not putting the name up in lights! And you oughta be kicking yourself for one very important reason, haha… Because now you did even worse, you gave me a microphone and a captive audience to do the BIG REVEAL.
Ric takes a moment to undo the string holding his bag closed, and he pulls it off of a massive gold title belt. It’s festooned with diamonds and rubies, glints in the arena lighting and he holds it up to the crowd’s reaction and Gene’s confusion.
GENE OKERLUND: That, ladies and gentlemen, is NOT a WWF sanctioned title belt! What is the meaning of this, what are you up to?
RIC FLAIR: MEAN GENE, this is a REAL world championship belt! Twenty-four karat gold! Diamonds! Rubies! Suede leather! This belt costs $40,000 to make, and it belongs to yours truly. THIS is the belt of a REAL champion, and this is the belt that I defended ALL OVER THE WORLD when Lex Luger was learning his arithmetiC in school, WOO! THIS is what signifies that I am the one and only WORLD’S HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION, the TRUE WORLD’S CHAMPION! When you compare Ric Flair to ANYONE in the WWF it’s NOT EVEN CLOSE!
Ric counts off on the fingers of his free hand as his voice grows harsh and shrill, he visibly shaking with the effort it takes to show the world just who The Man is in the WWF.
RIC FLAIR: I’ve got the TALENT of a champion, the SKILL of a champion, the TOUGHNESS of a champion, but most importantly… I LOOK like a champion. Lex Luger! How many of those boxes do you tick, pal? Huh? You think you can go an hour in that ring with The Nature Boy? I think you wouldn’t even make it close. Not in a million years! Tazz, that little hoodlum, do you think he even owns a suit? Bret Hart, with that rat’s nest on top of your head, UH-UH! You look at Ric Flair and you ask yourself, Jack Tunney, you ask yourself what kind of mistake you just made when you DISRESPECTED Ric Flair like that. Because as of right now, AS OF THIS MOMENT, I am declaring myself the TRUE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION. THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE DIAMOND IN THIS BUSINESS, AND YOU’RE LOOKIN’ AT HIM!
GENE OKERLUND: This is outrageous! The WWF president will never stand for this, much less our illustrious Heavyweight Champion! Where do you get the nerve to say such things, Ric Flair?
RIC FLAIR: I get the NERVE because I’m THE MAN, Mean Gene! I get the nerve because until someone takes this belt from me, I’VE NEVER LOST IT! I GET THE NERVE because I’m Ric Flair! Custom-made from head to toe! Stylin’ and profilin’! I get the nerve, haha, because there’s not a damn. Thing. You. Can do about it. WOOOOO~!
Flair hefts the title belt over his head and turns to the jeering crowd as Mean Gene tells the fans Raw will be right back after a quick word from these sponsors.
COMMERCIAL BREAK #1
Monday Night Raw comes back from commercial break to find a shocked Vince Mcmahon and Jerry Lawler in the announce booth.
Vince McMahon: Well, ladies and gentlemen, if you missed the action before the break - RIC FLAIR is now in the World Wrestling Federation! That belt, and the title he is trying to crown himself as, however... don't think they're really coming to the WWF with him.
Jerry Lawler: Oh yeah? Well just in case you're having a hard time seeing and hearing tonight, they just did! Lex Luger better watch out because now the REAL World Champion is in the World Wrestling Federation!
Vince McMahon: I don't know about all of that, King. Flair is a fine competitor. I mean, he's definitely going to be one of the top guys to beat here. But you're not the REAL World Champion unless you're holding the only belt that matters - the WWF World Championship! And right now that man is Mr. "Made in the USA" himself, Lex Luger!
Jerry Lawler: Oh whatever, McMahon. Oh hey, what about those Natural Disasters, huh? Took those idiotic Steiner boys straight to the cleaner. Maybe they knocked some sense into 'em, but I doubt it! Haha!
Vince McMahon: Indeed, Jerry. But what about that opening match?! WHAT A STORY, WHAT A BATTLE AND WHAT A PERFORMER! Chyna with a win that I think shocked the world tonight! But we're just getting started - let's get back to more in ring action! Last week Taz laid out a challenge to our world champ himself and then demanded Gorilla Monsoon grant him a contest against him. Gorilla Monsoon being the kind and fair President of the WWF that he is gladly granted his request but now... now lets see if The Human Suplex Machine can capitalize!
LEX LUGER VS. TAZ
The third contest saw the WWF Heavyweight Champion Lex Luger accept the challenge of a very ill tempered Taz.
Taz started things off with furious offense as he'd turn the traditional lockup into a massive belly to belly suplex, sending Luger rolling right out of the ring.
Later in the match Luger would attempt his running forearm but Taz would side step it. He'd then catch Luger in a huge German suplex, rocking the heavyweight champion and almost scoring a three count.
Luger would gain the offensive later in the match after winning a brawl with Taz and then pulling off a stiff atomic drop followed by a powerful clothesline, making Taz completely flip over.
The ending would come late in the match as Taz was attemping to lock in his Tazmission, however Luger would fight through it, and show his strength by standing up with Taz still holding on.
Luger would then flip Taz over his shoulders and onto the mat. Luger would then waste little time and pick Taz right up, hoist him on his shoulders, and make the Brooklyn native submit to the Torture Rack! Your winner - Lex Luger!
WINNER BY SUBMISSION: Lex Luger
SYCHO SID VS. CRUSH
The next match was truly a war of the giants as the dominating European champion went one on one against the ruler of the world Sycho Sid.
From the very beginning neither man could gain much of an advantage and they'd exchange move for move, blow for blow, truly being a case of an immovable object against an unstoppable force.
Finally Crush would get the upperhand first by kicking Sid in the groin. The big man would fall to his knees and Crush would take advantage with a stiff kick right to the face, knocking Sid over.
Later in the match Crush would irish whip Sid and pull off a huge back body drop on the rebound, and would attempt a quick cover only getting a two count.
Sid would eventually take control with a big boot of his own sending Crush clean over the top ropes. Sid would follow Crush to the outside and lift the big man up only to drop him head first over the steel steps.
The ending of the match would come as Crush would attempt a power bomb to Sid. Sid would block it with a back body drop, and pull off his own power bomb. Going for the cover he'd only get a long two count and couldn't believe it when Crush kicked out!
Sid began to shake his head no and lifted Crush up off the mat. He sent a strong knee to the midsection and pulled off another power bomb, then time covering and hooking the leg for good measure. One two...THREE. Your winner in a hard fought match - Sycho Sid!
WINNER BY PINFALL: Sycho Sid
COMMERCIAL BREAK #2
DO YOU SMELL WHAT THE ROCK IS COOKIN'?!
The fans in attendance at the Portland Civic Center immediately jump to their feet, erupting in a chorus of boos as the opening beats of Rocky Maivia's theme music pump through the speakers of the P.A. system. Strobe lights begin keeping time as The Rock finally appears, throwing the curtain back as he steps onto the stage through a thin layer of fog.
Jerry Lawler: There he is, McMahon, the new number one contender to Lex Luger's WWF Title! THE ROCK!
Vince McMahon: Well there he is, INDEED, but...what is he doing out here NOW, he's not SCHEDULED...
Jerry Lawler: What are you TALKING about, "what is he doing out here"? I just told you, he's The ROCK, the next World Wrestling Federation CHAMPION...he can come out here any time he WANTS!
Vince McMahon: He CAN, huh?
The Rock stands in the center of the stage, dressed for the occasion in a freshly pressed collared shirt and slacks as he slowly scans the crowd through his shades. As the music continues to play a chant of "Rocky Sucks" slowly creeps in from the crowd, causing The Rock to smirk and raise an eyebrow before finally sauntering down the ramp toward the ring. Up the steel steps and out onto the middle of the apron, Rocky throws a leg through the ropes and, after one last look of indignation toward the people, ducks through and into the squared circle.
Vince McMahon: Wow, you can REALLY feel the hatred from these fans toward one Rocky Maivia..and I'd have to say that those feelings are also somewhat reciprocal, wouldn't you, King?
Jerry Lawler: Somewhat? SOMEWHAT?! The Rock DEFINITELY hates these moronic fans! They've always doubted The Rock..they STILL doubt The Rock. He can't WAIT to prove 'em all wrong and win the big one for the first time, and I for one can't wait to SEE it!
Rocky walks over and snatches the microphone from the hand of Howard Finkel before forcing him from the ring with the threat of a backhand to the jaw. The crowd once again voice their displeasure as The Rock takes the center of the ring, a scowl on his face as he slowly raises the microphone to his lips.
Rocky Maivia: Last Monday Night on Raw...was one of the most bittersweet nights in The Rock's entire life. SWEET...because The Rock rolled into Albany, SHININ' in the bright lights of the main event and shocked absolutely NO ONE by beating the monkey piss out of Shawn Michaels, and in the process becoming the new number one contender to the WWF Title. BITTER...because The Rock THEN had to sit in the locker room after his match and watch that pumped up jabroni Lex LUGER...come out here to the ring with that VERY title...and run his mouth for about twenty minutes about this is the "Era of Lex Luger", about how this is the "Era of Mr. Made in the USA". Well The Rock says this is about to be the shortest ERA in history, because in just six short days that WWF title will belong to someone who truly deserves it...it'll be goin' right where it belongs, and that's over the shoulder..of The ROCK!
Jerry Lawler: Haha, RIGHT!
Vince McMahon: Mr. Maivia certainly not lacking in CONFIDENCE as of late..
Rocky Maivia: Lex Luger...for week, after week, after damn WEEK..The Rock has had to sit back and watch you parade your red, white and blue, star-spangled candy ass all across the nation in that glorified SHORT bus you call the Lex Express...baskin' in the limelight, BASKIN' in the glory. Do you think that makes you special? Is that supposed to IMPRESS somebody? Who do you think you are...The Rock? Well The Rock says you damn sure aren't special, at least not in the way you WANNA be...The Rock says you damn sure don't impress anybody with two BRAIN cells to rub together...and pay attention, Lex, because this is most important one...is that you damn sure...and The Rock means...damn.....sure.....aren't The Rock.
The boos once again rain down on The Rock as he looks up into the hard camera, his thumb buried in the center of his chest to emphasize his previous statement.
Rocky Maivia: Now speaking of brain cells...Lex, The Rock says he's not surprised that all these MORONS out in the crowd love you. He's not surprised at all that people all over the WORLD tune in every week to cheer on...because they're GULLIBLE...but The Rock says if they had just one lick of SENSE on those pea-sized brains of theirs, they would realize that if there's one person in the WWF they should be booing more than The Rock...it's YOU.
Vince McMahon: What?
Jerry Lawler: HUH?!
Rocky Maivia: That's right, ya see these PEOPLE may be too stupid to remember...but The Rock says HE remembers. He remembers back not too long ago...back to ANOTHER time when you were all anybody could talk about, when you were the talk of the wrestling WORLD...but it wasn't for riding any BUSES...and it's wasn't for winning any TITLES...it was when you stabbed the WWF in the back, when you stabbed your PATRONS in the back...and tucked tail and ran down south where the "big boys play". Hell, not only did you do that, you also did it for less MONEY, so that makes you just as big an idiot as THEY are!
The heat can almost be felt through the screen as The Rock chuckles in the middle of the ring, almost relishing in the hate he's receiving.
Jerry Lawler: Hey...He's RIGHT, McMahon! Remember THAT?! That's the person you're gonna trust with the WWF World Heavyweight Title, the most PRESTIGIOUS championship in all of professional wrestling...a TURNCOAT?!
Vince McMahon: oh come ON now..
Rocky Maivia: And now you're some upstanding ROLE model? Now you're the people's CHAMPION?...The Rock's ASS! The fact of the matter IS, Lex...is that you probably wouldn't even BE the WWF Champion right now if it wasn't for that raccoon lookin' roody poo, the Repo Man, stealing Hulk Hogan's bike. It took interference and a sneak attack from behind for you to win the first World Heavyweight Title of your career...and you're PROUD of that? You think that's something to CELEBRATE?! Well The Rock says ENJOY the celebration...ENJOY the victory lap while it lasts because when you loop back around, The Rock will be WAITIN' for ya.
Jerry Lawler: ANOTHER good point! Hey, you gotta admit, McMahon, The Rock is making a whole lot of SENSE out here tonight, huh? Tell me he's wrong!
Vince McMahon: He's not wrong about the Repo Man interfering in the match, THAT did happen...
Jerry Lawler: RIGHT!
Rocky Maivia: Lex Luger, The Rock says you worry about letting your patrons down...you worry about letting your country down, you worry about letting the PEOPLE...down. Well The Rock says he hates to break it to you. He hates to be the bearer of bad news, but come next Sunday at In Your House, you WILL..let the people down. Yeah, The Rock says the Lex Express is lookin' good right...the Lex Express is sittin' pretty at the top of that mountain, but what's gonna happen when The Rock beats the BRAKES off of the Lex Express? Top of the mountain to rock bottom in four point seven seconds, and when it's all said and done...not only will The Rock be the new WWF Champion...he'll be the BEST damn WWF champion...there ever was. Now hit The Rock's MUSIC!
With that, The Rock drops the mic and momentarily raises the eyebrow into the hard camera as his music once again plays throughout the arena. Stepping back through the ropes and down the steps, Rocky slowly makes his way back up the ramp, jawing with the fans as they usher him out with one last round of boos.
After The Rock walks through the curtain, cameras take it back to Vince and The King in the booth.
Jerry Lawler: What a man! What an IDOL! The next WWF champion has officially left the building, McMahon!
Vince McMahon: Well we'll just see about that, King, because I know Lex Luger and many others would say differently. How about we switch from speculative calls to the hard facts, huh? And those are that tonight Lex Luger walked into the ring and physically proved why he is the best in the world tonight beating a man as dangerous as Taz and all I saw Rocky Miavia do was TALK!
Jerry Lawler: Hey, hey. Backoff, now. They'll be plenty of time for physicality at Seasons Beatings!
Vince McMahon: Well that's one thing you're right about, King! And right before the break we witnessed the intimidating, the DOMINATING Sycho Sid as he pulled through the victor in a fantastic match! It was back and forth, hard hitting action - just the way we like to bring it to you here in the WWF! And what do you say, let's check out more of that now! The following is a GRUDGE match, ladies and gentlemen, set for one fall! Tonight the former Rockers step into the ring one on one to prove who is indeed the best once and for all!
SHAWN MICHAELS VS. MARTY JANNETTY
In the fifth match of the night we'd finally see Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty settle their differences - or would we?
The match started off with both men going for a lockup before breaking away. Michaels and Jannetty would then begin to circle each other, and size one another up.
Suddenly as the two were about to lockup again, Sherri Martel jumped up on the apron and entered the ring. As she entered the ring, Shawn Michaels nailed the ref with Sweet Chin Music!
Seeing this, the 1 2 3 Kid slid into the ring as well and stood by Marty Jannetty as Shawn Michaels approached Jannetty and got in his face.
Marty Jannetty then shoved Michaels back and out of nowhere nailed the 1 2 3 Kid with a super kick of his own, sending the 1 2 3 Kid flying over the top rope and crashing to the ground outside.
As it looked like Michaels and Jannetty would throw fists, suddenly they EMBRACED and Sherri Martel joined them, all smiles. Jannetty then picked the ref up from the mat and tossed him over the ropes too before grabbing a mic.
Marty Jannetty: Allow me to introduce...no...REintroduce the WORLD to the greatest tag team the World Wrestling Federation has ever laid eyes on - two of the very BEST wrestlers you've ever laid eyes on..THE ROCKERS! Shawn Michaels, and of course Marty Jannetty! and from now on we do WHAT WE WANT, WHEN we want to, and there's not a DAMN person around to stop us!
Suddenly Gorilla Monsoon storms out of the back and down the ramp. He wastes no time in getting in the ring to confront Marty Jannetty and Shawn Michaels. Before he can even get a word in however, both Michaels and Jannetty perform a double super kick, sending Monsoon crashing down to the mat motionless.
The Rockers theme hits as Marty Jannetty and Shawn Michaels raise their arms in the air with Sherri between them, as the view focuses on the bodies of the ref, the Kid, and Monsoon all laid out around the ring.
WINNER: no contest
COMMERCIAL BREAK #3
Raw comes back from commercial break to find Vince McMahon and Jerry "The King" Lawler sitting in the announce booth.
Vince McMahon: Welcome back to Raw, everyone. During the break medics rushed down to ringside to assist the fallen WWF commissioner Gorilla Monsoon here we can see, if we have the footage? Yes! Yes I'm hearing production did film that, let's bring that to you now, fans.
Raw cuts to footage during the break. 3 medics come out to check on the well being of Gorilla Monsoon after a Double Superkick from The Rockers left him laid out cold. They put a neck brace onto him in case there was any damage and carefully put him onto a stretcher. They wheel him up the ramp as 123 Kid gains consciousness and tries to check on Monsoon but the medics will not let him near him. Numerous fans in the crowd are bawling as the beloved President is obviously very hurt.
Jerry Lawler: Hahaha! That was great, thanks for making them play it so I could see again, McMahon! THE ROCKERS ARE BACK, BABY!! And you know what that means? That means that any other tag team in the World Wrestling Federation should probably watch their backs. Especially Scott Hall and Kevin Nash, the world tag team champions!
Vince McMahon: Let's take it to the ring where the champs are actually next up as they defend their titles against Ted Dibiase and IRS! I'm sure The Rockers are going to be in the back watching this one VERY closely!
THE OUTSIDERS (c) VS. MONEY INC.
WWF TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Match six saw more exciting tag team action, this time with the GOLD on the line as the champions The Outsiders defended against Money Inc.
The bout started off with IRS and Scott Hall locking up. IRS would get the advantage with an arm twist into a strong shoulder block sending Hall to his knees.
Later in the match we'd see IRS still in control with an irish whip to Hall into the turnbuckle. IRS would then attempt a running splash, which Hall would duck, causing IRS to smash his head into the turnbuckle post.
Hall would tag in Nash who'd go to work on IRS with a huge big boot and a sidewalk slam. A quick cover would give him a two count.
Later on IRS was finally able to tag in DeBiase who'd get the advantage over Hall with a chin breaker before trying to weaken the legs of the big man with a half crab.
The ending of the match would come as DeBiase attempted the Million Dollar Dream on Nash, who still had enough strength to back up into his own corner, giving Hall a chance to hot tag.
Once Hall tagged in, IRS would run in to try and stop the momentum, but Hall would scout it and send IRS clean over the top rope. With him out of the way, DeBiase was stirring, and Hall would catch him just as he was getting up with the Outsiders Edge for the one two three! Your winners and still Tag Team Champions - The Outsiders!
WINNERS BY PINFALL: Scott Hall and Kevin Nash
Vince McMahon: And the champs have done it, folks! Love 'em or not The Outsiders are still the WWF tag team champions! We're going to take one final short commercial break, everyone. But when Raw returns we have the MAIN EVENT!
Production splices in pictures of each superstar as Vince names them off.
It's HULK HOGAN, RANDY SAVAGE, BIG VAN VADER, THE UNDERTAKER, THE MOUNTIE, REPO MAN, BRET HART and THE BRITISH BULLDOG! Will the ring even be able to handle all of these behemoths at once? Join us after the break to find out! We're gonna crown the first ever World Wrestling Federation Television Champion - YOU CAN'T MISS IT!!
COMMERCIAL BREAK #4
After Hulk Hogan made his heroic entrance with the crowd entirely behind him, the camera cuts from Hogan standing in the ring to the entrance ramp. Everyone awaits to see who is going to be the next entrant in this awesome Main Event! Hulk’s music fades, no longer faintly masking the crowd’s reaction and the “Hogan! Hogan!” chants. Along with the chants going around the arena, there is also anticipation that can be felt from even the fans watching at home. WHO IS NEXT?
Vince McMahon: “Here we go! Who will be the next participant for tonight’s BATTLE ROYAL?”
After a moment of speculation, a familiar guitar rift ERUPTS across the arena’s speakers. The fans immediately react with echoing boos!
Jerry Lawler: “YES! McMahon, here is that phony coming to haunt Hogan!”
The music picks up and visceral hate can be felt in the arena and through the television set, as Bret “The Hitman” Hart walks out through the curtain and the crowd’s reaction intensifies. The crowd is screaming anything they can towards Bret at this point as he makes his way down the rampway. His name and banner fade in at the bottom the screen.
Howard Finkel: “And introducing his opponent – from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, weighing two hundred and thirty-five pounds: Bret ‘The HITMAN’ Hart!”
The camera cuts from Bret making his way to the ring to a fan holding a “Bret, we haven’t forgotten!” sign. The camera pauses there for just a few moments before cutting back to Bret who is now entering the ring.
Vince McMahon: “You know, King, these people have not forgotten the damage Bret has done to their hero! They haven’t forgotten all the insults Bret threw at the people and they haven’t forgotten the damage that he has attempted towards Hogan!”
Jerry Lawler: “And Lex! Don’t forget all the nasty things he said about Lex!”
Vince McMahon: “These people certainly haven’t!”
The Hulkster moves back respectfully to the opposite corner from Bret, but still hasn’t taken his eyes off the Hitman. The crowd is almost louder than the Hitman’s song at this point as Bret then poses for them with his arms open. “BOOO!”
Jerry Lawler: “Is it just my imagination, McMahon, or are these people getting louder? I can barely hear myself think!”
Vince McMahon: “They ARE louder, King!”
The lights now dim and purple lights in the shape of hearts make a spotlight on Bret. The camera focuses in on Bret’s face as he very visibly looks confused with the crowd’s reaction to him. The camera cuts again to a wide shot as Bret walks towards the opposite side of the ring before zooming in on Hogan’s face. The legendary wrestler in yellow and red is still avoiding taking his eyes off Hart, and the look on Hogan’s face says the same thing that the fans’ reactions have. “Don’t trust this man.” The camera moves to a wide shot again as Hart does his pose one more time as the crowd has a very similar reaction with the boos overtaking the very audible music. The lights come back up as the hearts spotlight quickly disappears.
Vince McMahon: “These people are having none of Bret Hart tonight!”
Jerry Lawler: “You know, McMahon, it makes sense! I never liked Bret! Owen was always the honest one of that bunch.”
The camera again zooms in on Bret’s face as he seems to be battling between frustration and sympathy at this point to the crowd reacting. As an audience member, it’s very clear this isn’t the reaction Bret expected with his return, however, how Bret will take this response isn’t so clear. After a momentary pause, he then continues his classic entrance ritual as he exits the ring and goes to give his pink sunglasses to a small boy at ringside. When attempting to put it on the boy, the mother of the child immediately signals to Bret with her arms stretched out to him, that they didn’t want him to give the glasses to the boy! The camera zooms in on this conflict as you can see the woman telling Bret “We don’t like you! Keep your stupid glasses!”
Jerry Lawler: “NOW PUNCH HIM IN HIS STUPID FACE!”
Bret takes a step back as the crowd cheer at the response! “WE DON’T LIKE YOU!” chants echo throughout the arena and again overshadows Bret’s theme song. “That’s okay, I’ll give it to someone else” Hart can be seen saying this as he is trying to hold his composure. He is trying, but there are more and more tells in Bret’s face that his frustration is building.
Vince McMahon: “Woah now! Bret better hope to maintain his cool with the people here in Portland! There’s a combustible element happening here!”
Bret moves away from that boy and goes towards the corner of the barricade to give the glasses to a little girl. With this attempt, the little girl rejects the glasses herself by pushing them back at Bret! The crowd again erupts in cheers.
Jerry Lawler: “She should take a swing! Bret couldn’t take her, either!”
A “WE STILL HATE YOU!” chant begins to echo almost as loudly as the first chant. Bret then looks purely frustrated, and it looks like he could easily go back to the man he was and tell these people off. You can see this rejection hitting him; however, a calm more understanding look quickly overtakes the usual Bret we have seen during the last few weeks. Instead of exploding at the fans telling them they did not deserve him as their hero, he responds saying loudly to the crowd. “I understand! I deserve this!” Casually, Bret tosses the glasses towards the crowd. Before the camera can cut back towards the wide shot of the ring, we can see the crowd throwing the glasses back at Bret to the result of cheers. Bret doesn’t react to this and moves on entering the ring again.
Jerry Lawler: “HAHAHA! Take that you two-bit phony!”
Vince McMahon: “A classy move there from Bret Hart to walk away. Think what you will about the Hitman, but that was a respectful move from him for the World Wrestling Federation fans!”
Jerry Lawler: “Respectful? What is respectful about giving his trash to someone else to throw away?!”
Vince McMahon: “WILL YOU STOP!”
As the music continues blaring, Bret stands face to face with Hulk. The camera immediately zooms in on this moment as the two begin speaking.
Vince McMahon: “Uh oh! The referee better get control of this before they get into this match early!”
It looks like they’re talking trash to each other, before Bret very visually says to Hulk, “But first-”. Bret reaches his hand out to Hogan for the handshake he promised earlier tonight and last week. “I’m sorry, Hulk.” Bret looks at Hogan in the eye as he says this.
Vince McMahon: “Can you believe this?! Bret Hart has extended his hand out of respect for Hogan!”
Looking at the outstretched hand of Bret Hart, there is a pause of contemplation from Hulk Hogan. The camera zooms in on the moment as the music of Bret Hart still loudly plays in the background. Hulk slowly looks at the audience to his left; the inquisitive expression screams the question Hulk wants to know: "Should I trust him?" Bret looks to the same side hoping to catch their answer in his favor. The Hulkamaniacs are deafening in their answer: NO. The boos are echoing across the arena towards Bret again as the crowd hasn't had enough time to forgive this man for what he has put their heroes through for the last few weeks.
Jerry Lawler: “For once, me and these people are on the same page! Hogan should punch him!”
Hogan pauses here for a moment allowing the response to echo over the loud noise of Hart's theme. The Hulkster then looks to his right, his expression not changing. Bret follows looking towards that direction. Hogan asks the people what he should do with just the look on his face. Somehow, the fans are even louder this time! Hogan nods, telling the crowd he understands what they want. The camera zooms in as Hulk and Bret look back at each other and the camera can clearly see Hulk saying to Bret "No, this is how it is done, brother!"
Jerry Lawler: “FINALLY!”
Immediately, Hulk goes back to winding his right arm as he walks towards the side of the ring away from the hard camera leaving Bret Hart alone in the middle of the ring, arm still extended. Hulk takes his hand to his ear in his classic taunt, the crowd immediately changes their tune from how they reacted to The Hitman. They cheer and give Hogan the admiration that Bret threw away so many weeks ago. Lowering his arm, Bret says to himself, very visually deflated from how this whole event has transpired: "Okay".
Vince McMahon: “Well like it or not, these people are getting what they want. And many of these fans may argue that Bret Hart is getting what he deserves!”
As he does this, the camera cuts to a wide shot again while Hogan walks in front of Bret going towards the other side of the ring. Repeating his taunt, with Bret's music still playing, Hogan gets a much louder response than the first time and has the fans cheering to overshadow Bret’s music! Hogan gives them a thumbs up with the camera focusing on Hogan’s and Bret’s faces. The camera clearly catches Hogan telling Bret, "You have to prove yourself first!" as Hogan passes in front of Bret towards his corner for the match. Bret nods understandingly as he moves back to his corner and both men await the other competitors for this upcoming grueling match-up.
Jerry Lawler: “Darn it! This is why I hate Hogan! Bret Hart, a coward comes into the ring, and Hogan just tells him ‘to prove himself?!’ Well at least I know that coward Bret won’t win the match! He’ll be exposed, just like Repo said! He’ll have to meet Repo and Vader tonight! Also, there’s THE MOUNTIE! Oh, both of these guys are doomed!”
Vince McMahon: “Well King, that remains to be seen. Nonetheless, the question is, who will be coming out next for this match!”
BATTLE ROYAL
WWF TV TITLE MATCH
In the Main Event of the evening we would see the Battle Royal to determine the first ever WWF TV Champion.
The match would get under way as every man stood in the ring waiting for the bell. As soon as the bell rang the action started and we'd see fists flying everywhere.
The first elmination would be The British Bulldog as he and Vader battled it out. The Bulldog would try a powerslam, but Vader was too heavy and would fall down ontop of The Bulldog. Vader would then pick him up and toss him easily over the top ropes.
Next up we'd see The Mountie get eliminated by The Undertaker. Taker would focus in on The Mountie with furious fists, pounding him relentlessly towards the ropes. Once by the ropes The Undertaker would grab him by the throat and choke slam him clean over to the outside!
Next up for elimination would be Vader! Vader had been dominant thus far but would soon face Hulkamania as Hulk Hogan went to town on Vader right after right to the big mans face. Hogan would then bounce of the ropes and come back towards Vader with a big boot, sending him toppling right over and out.
Next up we saw Randy Savage and Taker battling by the ropes, both men trying to get the advantage and score an elimination. The freshly eliminated Vader would grab Undertaker by the foot and yank him out underneath the ropes. The two battled it out in the ringside area until we would see Vader pick up The Undertaker and Powerbomb him into the casket him and Paul Bearer brought to ringside! Vader closes the casket door and walks up the ramp with hands held high, proud of his work as the fans boo him the entire way. While this was going on, the sneaky Repo Man would see an opportunity, run at full speed, and clothesline Randy Savage out, shocking the entire crowd!
Hogan would then set his sights on Repo Man while Bret Hart recovered in the corner, allowing the two men to go at it. Hogan would take it to Repo Man and pull off a massive body slam. He'd then pick Repo Man up and attempt to toss him over, but Repo Man would gouge the eyes of the Hulkster, byuying himself some time.
Bret - now feeling refreshed would come into the fight and attack Repo Man, forcing him into the corner and trying to lift him over. Hogan would have none of though and would pull Bret away and shove him to the mat. With Hogan turned towards Bret, Repo Man would come in from behind and grab up into a fireman's carry and toss him right over the ropes.
Repo Man would now make a grave mistake however. With Hogan on the outside, Repo Man would turn towards him and lean over the rope rope to laugh and point at Hogan - Bret would see this and easily capitalize on it, getting up and quickly pushing Repo Man over the rope for the win! Your winner and FIRST EVER World Wrestling Federation Television Champion - Bret "The Hit Man" Hart!
WINNER: Bret Hart
