Post by Vincent Kennedy McMahon on Apr 20, 2009 0:16:27 GMT -6
WWF Monday Night Raw!
Live! From The Manhattan Center in New York, New York!
4/20/93
The scene opens in the jam-packed Manhattan Center in New York, New York! With the buzz from the last episode of Raw still in the air, the crowd is going wild. As the opening music blares through the arena, we are taken over to the broadcast table with Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse Ventura!
Gorilla Monsoon: Ladies and gentlemen, once again welcome to Monday Night Raw! We are days, yes days, from In Your House: Championship Frenzy, and the excitement is certainly running through everyone here in the World Wrestling Federation!
Jesse Ventura: It most certainly is, Gorilla. For a month now we've seen some of the biggest superstars in wrestling go head to head in two tournaments to crown a WWF Champion and an Intercontinental Champion. And this Sunday... We're gonna see just who those champions are!
Gorilla Monsoon: This past Saturday we saw the semifinals of those tournaments. We saw both Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Shawn Michaels seal their spots in the Intercontinental Championship match, and we saw Hulk Hogan and the Ultimate Warrior lock their spots in the WWF Championship finals!
Jesse Ventura: I should've been in that tournament, Gorilla. I would've beaten Hulk Hogan in minute!
Gorilla Monsoon: Yeah, we know, Jesse. You can beat anybody. But that isn't the story, now is it? It certainly isn't. But what is, is the rematch that we will see this Sunday when Hulk Hogan goes one on one with the Ultimate Warrior to crown a WWF Champion. These two men collided at Wrestlemania XI, and we saw Warrior get the best of Hogan. Will this time be a different story?
Jesse Ventura: I sure hope not. If Hogan wins that belt, I'll be disgusted, Gorilla.
Gorilla Monsoon: Well folks, we've got a great lineup of matches for you tonight, so let's get the show started!
Just as Gorilla finishes speaking, "Money" suddenly blares through the Manhattan Center!
Gorilla Monsoon: What in the? He isn't shceduled to start off Raw!
Jesse Ventura: Oh shut up, Gorilla. Let's just see what he's coming out here for. You might learn something if you shut your gob for once!
"Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase makes his way through the curtain with the sparkling Million Dollar Championship around his waist. As the fans boo and boo him, DiBiase makes his way down the aisle. He slowly makes his way up the steps and enters the ring, where he takes a microphone.
DiBiase: You people shut your mouths and listen to the Million Dollar Champion! Hahahahaha! I bet you people were glad to see that I wouldn't be getting my chances at the WWF Championship, huh? Well go ahead! Be glad! I've got a belt of my own now, and it's better than that pathetic excuse for a championship that Hogan and Warrior are gonna fight for this Sunday. Hahahahaha! You see, Hogan, I may not be getting you in the ring this Sunday, but I'm still not through with you. The consequences have yet to be paid, Hogan, and they will be paid.
"Real American" suddenly blasts through the speakers, cutting DiBiase off. The crowd erupts in cheeers, as Hulk Hogan, Brutus Beeefcake, and Jimmy Hart make their way out. All three men make their way to the ring, as DiBiase begins to look worried. The three of them enter the ring, and Hogan asks for a microphone of his own.
Hogan: Consequences, huh brother? Well, let me tell you something, Ted DiBiase. You can lay all the consequences on me you want, dude, but nothing is gonna stop Hulkamania from making it to Championship Frenzy and winning the WWF Championship!
DiBiase: Hahahahaha! See, that's where you're wrong, Hulk. Ya' see, I'm not the only one who's got consequences that you're going to pay... And tonight, we're going to challenge you, Hogan.
Hogan: You wanna' challenge me, brother? How 'bout you tell this other person that the two of you can meet me and Beefcake in the ring tonight, brother, and the Megamaniacs can run wild on the both of you!
DiBiase: Are you sure about that, Hogan? Do you really want to risk being beaten within an inch or your pathetic life before your big match?
Hogan: Oh yeah, brother! I'm one-hundred percent positive, DiBiase! And just so ya' know, DiBiase. About that open challenge for the Million Dollar Championship... I've got just the man to challenge ya', brother!
"Hot Rod" blares through the Manhattan Center, as fans go wild once more! "Rowdy" Roddy Piper slings open the curtain with his hands held high! DiBiase stares straight at him, as Piper simple signals for the title around his waist. With the staredown still going, Raw cuts to a commercial.
"Flyin'" Brian Pillman vs. Nikolai Volkoff
As we return to Raw, Nikolai Volkoff stands in the ring awaiting his opponent.
An upbeat tune suddenly blares through the speakers, grasping the attention of all those watching.
Gorilla Monsoon: Last week on Raw, Pillman beat Arn Anderson to earn a shot at Ric Flair.
Jesse Ventura: I don't know why this kid thinks he stands a chance again Flair. I mean, come on... It's Ric Flair!
Gorilla Monsoon: Pillman has all the heart in the world, Jesse, and he wants to prove himself.
The curtain flies open, as "Flyin'" Brian Pillman comes charging out into the arena. With a high energy, Pillman gets the crowd pumped for his debut match. He charges down the aisle slapping hands with the fans..
Finkel: And the oppoentn, making his way to the ring... Hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio... "Flyin'" Brian Piiiiiiillmaaaaan!
Pillman runs up the steps and quickly enters the ring. As the crowd welcomes him into the ring, he charges to the corner, where he climbs to the second rope. Looking out over the sold out Manhattan Center, Pillman looks as ready as ever to show the World Wrestling Federation what he's got. As Pillman hops down and pulls off his vest, the bell sounds.
"Ding, ding, ding!"
Volkoff rushes out of the corner and pummels Pillman with forceful rights. He beats Pillman down to the mat, and begins to stomp at his body. He picks up Pillman and whips him to the ropes. As Pillman returns, he ducks a clothesline. On his way back he hits Volkoff with a forearm. Nikolai gets up, and Pillman hits a standing dropkick. Pillman gets fired up and pumps his fists to the roar of the crowd. He picks up Volkoff and gives him a scoop slam. Pillman steps out onto the apron and leaps over the ropes with a flipping senton splash. He runs against the ropes and hits a leg drop. He covers. 1! 2! Kickout. Pillman picks up Volkoff, and brings him to the corner. After a couple of chops, he whips Volkoff, but Volkoff reverses, sending Pillman to the opposite corner. Volkoff charges and hits a clothesline in the corner. Pillman stumbles out and Volkoff gives him a powerslam. A cover. 1! 2! Kickout. Volkoff lifts up Pillman and slaps on a bearhug. Pillman cries out in pain, as he tries to escape to no avail. He struggles but begins to lose conciousness. The ref checks his arm. 1! 2! Thr...no! He manages to keep his arm up. He pumps himself up and punches Volkoff in the face. He hits him again. He continues until Volkoff lets go. Pillman runs against the ropes and hits a back elbow. He climbs the turnbuckle. Volkoff gets to his feet, and Pillman leaps with a flying cross body. The cover! 1! 2! 3!
Finkel: Here is your winner, Flyin' Briam Piiiiiiiillmaaaaaa!
Pillman's music blares through the arena, as the referee raises his hand in victory. As Pillman celebrates, Raw goes to a commercial.
As Raw returns, we are backstage with "Mean" Gene Okerlund, who is standing by with Honky Tonk Man, Rick Rude, and Bobby Heenan.
"Mean" Gene: Ladies and gentleman, I'm standing by tonight with the two men who are going head to head tonight against the Hart Foundation. Gentlemen, just how do you feel going up against British Bullldog and Jim Neidhart?
Honky Tonk Man: How do we feel? I'll tell ya' how we feel, "Mean" Gene. We feel like double trouble, Gene! And I'll tell ya' how they're gonna feel when we're through with them, and that's all shook up, baby! The Honky Tonk Man and Rick Rude are gonna show these chumps how i's supposed to be doe. They can't even hold on to their belts. What makes 'em think they can beat us?
"Mean" Gene: That's certainly true, but if you don't remember, Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkofff cheated to win the tag team titles from the Hart Foundation in the first place.
Rude: Gene, what does that tell you, huh? It tells you that the smart ones, Shiek and Volkoff, knows what it takes to get the belts! Those idiots, Bulldog and Anvil, just don't get it. It pays to be Rude, Gene.
Heenan: That's right! It sure does! Ya' see, Gene, I taught these guys well, and I taught' em everything I know! So not only are these two gonna win tonight, but this Sunday, Honky Tonk Man is gonna beat whatever former WWF Champion that decides to answer his challenge! Come on, guys, we got a match to win.
As all three men walk off, we cut to ringside.
British Bulldog & Jim Neidhart vs. Honky Tonk Man & Rick Rude
Tag Team Match!
"Anvil" suddenly blares through the arena, as a round of cheers comes roaring from the crowd.
Gorilla Monsoon: And here come the men who will fight to earn their Tag Team Championships back, the Hart Foundation!
Jesse Ventura: Maybe they'll finally learn how to win a tag team match...
The curtain parts, as the former WWF Tag Team Champions Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart and British Bulldog make their way out. With their hands raised high, both men make their way down the aisle..
Finkel: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is a tag team match! First, making their way to the ring... Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart and the British Buuuulldog!
Bulldog and Anvil quickly climb up onto the apron and enter the ring. With the fans cheering them on, they both raise their hands high. They then go to opposite corners, where they pose for the fans. As both men hop down, their music is suddenly interrupted...
A guitar wails through the Manhattan Center, as "Cool, Cocky, Bad" begins to play.
Jesse Ventura: And here they come, Jesse. I love these guys.
Gorilla Monsoon: You would, Jesse...
Jesse Ventura: Ya' know, Honky sure can play that guitar. I think he's bettter than that chump Elvis!
The curtain parts, as Bobby Heenan walks out followed by Rick Rude and Honky Tonk Man. With his guitar in his hand, Honky dances down the aisle playing it.
Finkel: And their opponents... Accompanied to the ring by their manager Bobby "The Brain" Heenen... Rick Rude and the Honky Tonk Man!
Honky and Rude enter the ring, as Heenan takes his place at ringside. Before the bell can even sound, Anvil and Bulldog go on the attack!
Ding, ding, ding!"
Anvil hammers away on Honky, as Bulldog clotheslines Rude over the top rope! The referee quickly retains order, as Bulldog climbs out onto his apron. Anvil whips Honky across the ring into the corner. He charges at him... Honky ducks a clothesline, hitting a drop toe-hold into the middle turnbuckle on Anvil! Honky begins putting the boots to Anvil, trying to wear him down. The referee quickly shoves Honky back, demanding his get out of the corner. As Honky backs away, he tags in Rude. Rude comes in and pulls Anvil to his feet. He goes for a hammer lock, but it is quickly reversed into one from Anvil. Anvil wrenches away at Rude's arm and finally breaks it. He lifts Rude up... Back body drop! Rude holds his back, as Anvil pulls him to his feet. He takes Rude over to the corner, as he tags in Bulldog. Smith quickly enters the ring and goes to work on Rude, hammering him with big forearm shots to the back. Bulldog whips him into thw ropes... He catches him with a big body slam! He goes for the cover... One! Two! Rude kicks out! Bulldog watses no time and pulls Rude to his feet. He whips him into the corner and charges in... Rude gets his boot up, drilling Bulldog right in the face! He charges out of the corner, pummeling Bulldog to the mat! Rude hammers away on Smith with huge lefts and rights. As he stands up, he pulls Bulldog up and takes him into the corner. Honky tags himself in, and they send Bulldog into the ropes. He ducks a double clothesline and hits the ropes again... Double flying shoulder block! The crowd goes wild, as Bulldog is up to his feet. He pulls Honky up and hammers away at his back. He hooks his head and grabs a handful of tighs for a thunderous vertical suplex! Honky holds his back in pain, but Bulldog shows no mercy. He pulls Honky back up, hammering him once again with those big forearm shots to the back. Bulldog lifts him up onto his shoulder... This could be it... No! Rude snatches Honky off Bulldog's back. He nails Bulldog in the gut! He goes for it... ......Shake! ......Rattle! ........Roll!!! Rude bolts into the ring, nailing Anvil to the mat, as Honky covers Bulldog... One! Two! Three!
Finkel: Here are your winners, the Honky Tonk Man and Rick Rude!
Honky's music blares through the arena, as Heenan raises Honky and Rude's hands in victory. Bulldog and Anvil walk up the aisle once again disappointed, as the lights suddenly go out. The crowd begins to go wild, as a gong echoes through the arena.
Honky Tonk Man stares to the curtain, as Undertaker's music plays eerily...
As we cut back from commercial, Todd Pettingill is standing by with Mr. Perfect.
Pettingill: Mr. Perfect, this past Saturday you were defeated by Hunter Hearst Helmsley in the semifinals of the Intercontinental Championship tournament. How does it feel knowing that Shawn Michaels made it to the finals and you didn't?
Perfect: Pettingill, I wasn't defeated in that match. I was distracted! Shawn Michaels, Slick, and their body guard Tommy D. thought it would be nice to have a ringside seat to my match on Saturday Night's Main Event. And when I was moments away from sealing the deal, Tommy D. leapt up on the apron. So Helmsley, you got lucky! Big deal. As for you Tommy D... You cost me a chance at the Intercontinental Championship, so your boy toy Shawn Michaels could get to it. Well Tommy, if I can't get Michaels at In Your House, I'm getting somebody, and that somebody is you, Tommy! Shawn, you played your tricks to get yourself to the finals all month, but what's gonna happen Sunday when your bodyguard can't even make it to ringside for your match?
Perfect shoves Todd aside and walks off camera...
Pettingill: Well, you heard it folks. Mr. Perfect has laid down a challenge for Tommy D. this Sunday at In Your House: Championship Frenzy! Back to you guys at ringside!
Jake "The Snake" Roberts vs. Steve Austin
As we cut to the ring, Steve Austin paces back and fourth, awaiting his opponent.
A steady beat thumps through the arena, as "Snake Bite" fills our ears...
Gorilla Monsoon: Do you hear that crowd, Jesse?
Jesse Ventura: This guy gives me the absolute creeps!
The curtain is pulled open, as Jake "The Snake" Roberts walks through it. He looks at the sold out crowd, his cold eyes taking in his surroundings. Jake makes his way down the aisle with Damien in the brown bag over his shoulder.
Finkel: And the opponent, making his way to the ring... From Stone Mountain, Georgia... Jake "The Snake" Roberts!
Jesse Ventura: I know one thing, if this guy ever brings that snake anywhere near me, I'll knock his block off.
Gorilla Monsoon: Frightened a little, Jesse?
Jake places Damien in his corner and quickly rolls into the ring. He sits on the mat, as his back leans against the bottom turnbuckle. He looks across the ring at Austin with a cold glare, as the bell sounds.
"Ding, ding, ding!"
Jake rises from the corner as he Austin circle each other. Austin charges at the Snake but Jake catches him with a drop toe hold driving Austin's head into the mat. Jake locks Austin up in a tight headlock and beings to drag Austin to his feet. Austin fights back and punches Jake in the guts. Austin shoots Jake into the ropes and Lou Thesz press follow by some vicious right hands. Austin hits the ropes and drives the elbow down across the neck of the Snake. Jake uses the ropes to get back to his feet and as he turns a boot the stomach and Stunn... NO!!! Jake reverses and hits a huge clothesline driving Austin to the mat hard. Jake now mounts Austin and gives him a few rights of his own. Jake picks Austin up and brings him to the corner driving his head into the turnbuckle. Jake hoists Austin to his shoulder and drops Austin face first into the turnbuckle. Austin falls to the mat and Jake slowly and methodically stomps away at Austin making sure each strike hurts Austin in a different way. Jake off the ropes and drives the knee right into Austin's head. Austin grabs at Jake's legs trying to pull himself up and Jake helps lift him up and then out of no where he drives Austin to the mat with the DDT. Jake rolls him over and Austin is busted wide open! Jake covers him and the ref quickly begins to count.... ONE! TWO! THREE!
Finkel: Here is your winner... Jake "The Snake" Roberts!
Jake walks over to Austin and picks him up just to drop him to the mat again with a neck crunching DDT. Jake now ties Austin up in the ropes and Austin is a bloody mess. The Snake now slithers out of the ring and grabs something from under the ring and takes a microphone in with him. Jake now slowly slides a long black glove on to his right hand.
Jake: Wake up, Austin. I want you to look into the eyes of the Snake thats going to end your short lived career. You see, from the day you arrived here in the WWF, I haven't liked your attitude. You see Austin, you crossed the Snake's path when I'm at my most dangerous. Austin, you got in way of the journey to end the Barber, and tonight Austin, I am going to make an example out of you. You see Austin, Damien is not here tonight but another little friend of mine is, and that friend hasn't been out of his cage in a long, long time, Austin. He was banned Austin. He was banned because he was too dangerous, because he bit people... He poisoned people... Do you want to meet him Austin... I'm sure you do so here he is, Austin...
Jake walks over and picks up his bag and unties it an dumps it out to reveal a King Cobra....
Jake: Austin, you remember my little friend don't you. I'm sure most people in the back remember my little friend and what he did to Randy Savage a few years back... And guess what Austin... He's gonna do the same to you....
Jake picks up the Cobra and has it strike Austin's arm as it digs its fangs deep into the meat of it...
Jake: Can you feel it Austin? Can you feel the toxins running through your veins? Can feel the life draining from your body Austin?
Security and other wrestlers come running to the ring to try to save Austin, as Jake gets the cobra to release its grip and keeps the other wrestlers out of the ring as Austin writhes in pain. The EMTs get Austin out of the ropes, as Jake wards off other wrestlers with the cobra.
Jake: Whats the matter boys? Too scared to get in the ring with the Snake? Is that you Beefcake? Is that you dragging Austin poisoned carcass from the ring? Beefcake this was all for you. This is just a sign of things to come in your future, Beefcake. When you step into the ring with the Snake you better expect to get bit, you better expect the unexpected, because if there is one thing a snake is not, its predictable... Because trust me, Beefcake. At In Your House I will take you to the dark side, the Snake's side. And once you've gone there you will never be the same.
Jake laughs in the ring and holds the cobra over the rope towards the entryway where Beefcake stands staring at Jake.
Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake vs. Yokozuna & Ted DiBiase
Tag Team Match!
"Money" blares through the arena, as Ted DiBiase opens the curtain. He slowly makes his way out, pointing to his Million Dollar Championship. As Ted enters the ring, his music is cut off...
"Sumo" sounds through the arena, as Mr. Fuji and Yokozuna make their way out. To the crowd booing, Yokozuna and Fuji make their way to the ring. Yokozuna goes to his corner, as DiBiase maniacally laughs, while plotting the destruction of the Megamaniacs.
"Real American" shreds through the Manhattan Center, as every fan in the building goes wild! The curtain slings open, as Hogan, Beefcake, and Hart come charging out. With his finger pointed to the ring at DiBiase and Yokozuna, Hogan takes off down the aisle. With Beefcake at his side, both men slide in and waste no time!
"Ding, ding, ding!"
Hogan and Yokozuna trade blows, as Beefcake and DiBiase trade blows too! Hogan and Beefcake have DiBiase and Yokozuna rockin' in no time. Beefcake clotheslines DiBiase out of the ring. He and Hogan quicklt hit the ropes, as Yokozuna stumbles back... Double clothesline! Yokozuna flips out of the ring! The crowd is going wild, as Hogan and Beefcake take command of the match at the start. The referee quickly tells for one of them to get to their corner, and Beefcake takes his place on the outside. DiBiase slowly slides in, yelling at Hogan. Hogan takes his yelling until he points his finger right in DiBiase's face. DiBiase tries to slap Hogan's hand out of his face, but Hogan catches it. He pulls his right hand back and lets go with a huge right hand to DiBiase's jaw! Ted stumbles into the corner and slaps Yokozuna on the arm. Yokozuna slowly steps in, rolling his eyes. Hogan pulls back again and swings at Yoko... Yokozuna blocks it! He nails Hogan with a right of his own, knocking him back against the ropes. Yokozuna wraps his arms around Hogan... Belly to belly suplex! Hogan is crushed in the middle of the ring, and the fans are cheering him on to get up. Yokozuna quickly pulls Hogan up and sends him into the corner. He charges in... Huge body splash! Hogan falls to his knees and collapses to the mat. On the outside, Beefcake stomps back and fourth across the apron. He starts clapping, getting the fans even more into the match. Jimmy Hart yells through the megaphone, drawing even more cheers from the crowd. Yokozuna pulls Hogan up, who is staggering. Big left han-No! Hogan blocks it! He drils Yokozuna with a big left hand of his own! He hits him with another! Another! Another! Hogan hits the ropes... Big Boo-No! Yokozuna catches his boot and pulls him in... He slams Hogan to the mat with another crushing belly to belly suplex! Yokozuna drags Hogan to the corner and begins to go up top, only for Ted DiBiase to tag himself in. Ted comes in stomping away at Hogan. He stomps and stomps, taking the breath out of him. DiBiase slowly pulls Hogan up and goes behind him... He locks it in! Million Dollar Dream! Hogan could be done for! DiBiase squeezes tight, cutting off all the air flow to Hogan's lungs. Hogan seems to be going out of it. He slowly becomes almost lifeless. He reaches for Brutus... Tag! Beefcake comes in, locking DiBiase in the Barber's Chair! He's got it! DiBiase goes wild trying to break free! He reaches out, tagging in Yokozuna. Beefcake slings DiBiase to the mat, as Yoko enters the ring. Beefcake ducks under a big clothesline and starts rocking the big man with lefts and rights! Beefcake is on fire! He hits the ropes... Clothesline! Yokozuna stumbles back. He hits the ropes again... Another Clothesline! Yokozuna stumbles back even more. Beefcake hits the ropes once more... Drop ki-No! Yokozuna catches Beefcake's feet and slams him to the mat. Yokozuna pulls Beefcake up and headbutts him! Beefcake stumbles back and leaps to the corner... Tag! Hogan comes in! Hogan is in! Hulk comes in raging like a beast! He hammers Yokozuna with huge lefts and rights! He quickly hits the ropes, nailing Yokozuna with a double axe-bomber! Yokozuna stumbles back... Hogan hits the ropes once more... Big Boot! Big Boot! Big Boot! Hogan goes off the ropes for a last time, nailing the Atomic Leg Drop! He covers Yokozuna! DiBiase is in.... Beefcake locks him in the Barber's Chair once again! The referee makes the count... One! Two!! Three!!! They did it! The Megamaniacs won!
Finkel: Here are your winners... Hulk Hogan and Brutus "The Barber" Beeeefcaaaaaaake!
As "Real American" blares through the sound system, the referee raises Hogan and Beefcake's hands high! The two celebrate with Jimmy Hart, as Ultimate Warrrior makes his way to the ring. Beefcake and Hart step back, as Warrior and Hogan stand in the center of the ring. Warrior nods at Hogan, as Hogan nods back. Both men locks hands in a handshake signifying their respect for one another, as Raw fades off air...
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