WWF Update

[tlyne]

WWF Fall and Winter of 1996





WWF Title





Bret Hart won the Title at Canadian Conflict. He has defended it against all comers and has held onto it with the help of the Hart Family. As 1997 approaches there are many worthy challengers for the title and it will be a miracle if he can retain it.



Intercontinental Title/European Title



WWF President Gorilla Monsoon announced that the two titles will be unified at the “Royal Rumble”. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin holds the Intercontinental Title and Hunter Hearst Helmsley, with the 'Ninth Wonder of the World' Chyna, regained the European Title from Marc Mero on a RAW broadcast on November 4, in Ft. Wayne, IN.



WWF Tag Team Titles



The team of Owen Hart and the British Bulldog hold the titles, but the Road Warriors are hot on their trail.



Around the WWF





The Undertaker, having broken for Paul Bearer, is on a quest for the Title. Bearer has enlisted the help of Kane and Mankind to stop the “Deadman”.



The Wolf Pac has been running roughshod over the competition. Diesel wants to regain the WWF Title, Razor Ramon remains a threat to any title in the world. X Pac proves, every day, he is one of the top young stars in the game. When Shawn Michaels was injured, people thought that would be the end of the faction, but his help from ringside has been invaluable.



Teddy Long's “Nation of Domination” includes, Ahmed Johnson, Mark Henry. Kama and Savio Vega, but Long would love to add Rocky Maivia to his group. So far, the third generation Superstar has rebuffed all overtures.



The next big Pay per View event will be the “Royal Rumble” on February 9 from the “Great Western Forum” in Los Angeles. We will continue to broadcast RAW on Monday nights.

[jackknight]

Some interesting stuff going on here. Look forward to the IC/European Title unification match. And am wondering what it will take for Teddy to get Rocky to join the Nation. Also curious as to whether that parting shot of Shawn is a hint at a Rumble return to action. Can't wait to see your take on the WWF Tom.

[tlyne]

Thanks for the feedback Jack. You never know what the HBK Kid (As a kid I had in class in those days used to call him) will do. I will say, I think Shawn is the greatest performer I have seen in my days as a wrestling fan.

[Captain Charisma]

Really excited about the Rumble. Austin and Hunter will bring their working boots to the Rumble knowing the stage of the event. There is so much talent here that I'm excited about all of the possibilities. All of the highlights you touched on here are what I'm really interested in anyway. I can't wait to see Kane and Mankind work together. Hopefully we'll get some great tv matches from them and the Roadies, Nation, Owen and Bulldog teams in what is really shaping up to be an all-time great tag division. Gotta believe that was more than a subtle hint as to where the Rumble might be heading. You can't go wrong booking Bret vs Shawn, and you still have so many toys at your disposal to keep it white hot. Taker, Diesel, and Austin are ready, Razor, Mankind, Kane, Owen, Bulldog, and Road Warriors are all capable of being part of a main event, even if not for extended periods. I'm anxious to see where you take things Big T.