WWF "Monday Night RAW" 1/6/97
Jan 2, 2014 15:24:52 GMT
Post by tlyne on Jan 2, 2014 15:24:52 GMT
“Monday Night RAW”
Madison Square Garden
New York, NY
1/6/97
Vince McMahon is standing in the ring.
McMahon, "Welcome to Monday Night Raw! We're here at this 'Mecca' of professional wrestling! I'm Vince McMahon, the most powerful man in wrestling. Because of that, I am leaving my position of television announcer for the WWF. I will take over the daily operations of the WWF. I now want WWF President, Gorilla Monsoon, to come to the ring."
Monsoon comes to the ring and shakes hands with McMahon.
McMahon, "Gorilla Monsoon will remain President of the WWF. He will continue to oversee the on ring action, but remember one thing, Mr. Monsoon, you work for me."
Jerry Lawler and Jim Ross are seated at the announce desk.
Ross, "King, it's just you and me."
Lawler, "Don't remind me. Ross, I want you to know one thing, I'm telling Mr. McMahon everything you say."
Ross, "Alright King. Let's talk about tonight. The Undertaker will be here. The Intercontinental Champion, 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin will be in action, Bret 'The Hitman' Hart, the WWF Champion, takes on Marty Jannetty, and in the main event, we have a Tag Team Championship Match, the Champions, Owen Hart and the British Bulldog, the Headbangers,take on tje Road Warriors. Now let's go to the ring and see a member of the 'Wolfpac' in action."
Match #1
X-Pac vs. Little Guido
Guido tries to mat wrestle X-Pac, but the high flyer from the Wolfpac is ready for it. He takes to the air and wins with the X factor.
Winner-X Pac
Match #2
Bob Holly and Paul Roma vs. Kane and Mankind w/Paul Bearer
Paul Bearer leads his team of destruction into battle. Mankind stars against Bob Holly is game, but you can't hurt the demented Mankind. Mankind battets Holly and tags in the "Big Red Machine". Kane continues the assault. Putski tags in and is no match for Kane. He uses the chokeslam for the win. Bearer has two men who just might be too much for the Undertaker.
Winners-Kane and Mankind
Bret Hart, Owen Hart, Brian Pillman Jim Neidhart and the British Bulldog are with Jim Ross.
Ross, "With me are Bret Hart, and the rest of the 'Hart Family'. Bret, you have held the WWF for almost six months. You've survived al comets. The 'Royal Rumble. ' is coming up and there are many rumors about who you will wrestle."
B. Hart, "It doesn't matter who is on the other side of the ring, I am the excellence of execution..."
The arena lights go out and the Undertaker appears on the "Titantron".
Undertaker, "Bret Hart, the darkness I have walked in is deep, the WWF Title has been elusive, until now! I challenge you to step into the darkness and face the master of evil, the destroyer of worlds, the Undertaker! Rest in peace!"
The Hart family is visible shaken.
Ross, "The temperature in here just dropped 15 degrees. Bret, what about it?"
Hart, "I've never backed down..."
Vince McMahon walks out on the ramp.
McMahon, "I told everyone I was taking an active role in this company, and I am. On February 9, at the 'Royal Rumble', in Los Angeles, the Undertaker will challenge Bret Hart for the WWF Title."
McMahon turns and walks to the back.
Ross, "I guess the boss has spoken."
Match #3
Non-Title Match
Bret Hart (WWF Champion) vs. Marty Jannetty
Hart seems distracted by the last segment. Jannetty takes the fight to the Champion, and Hart is in trouble. Jannetty grbs a sleeper, but Hart gets to the ropes. Hart seems to refocus and he shows why he is a champion. He takes over and wins with the sharpshooter.
Winner-Bret Hart
Match #4
Bradshaw vs. Flash Funk
Bradshaw's size and strength vs. Funk's speed and aerial skill. The "Funkettes" accompany Flash to the ring. The early moments belong to the big Texan. He punches and kicks away at Funk. Flash is able to rally. He backdrops Bradshaw. Funk goes to the top rope and goes for the 450 splash. Bradshaw rolls out the way and Funk crashes into the mat. Bradshaw goes for the cover and referee Billy Silverman counts the fall.
Winner-Bradshaw
Jim Ross is with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
Ross, "With is, the Intercontinental Champion, 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin. Steve, The WWF has decided to unify the Intercontinental Title and the European Title, at the 'Royal Rumble' you and Hunter Hearst Helmsley' will meet to unify those titles."
Austin, "Jim ross, who cares! Everyone wants to make things hard for Stone Cold, but I don't care! I won this title by beating up Jeff Jarrett, and now the WWF, or Vince McMahon, because we all know he's the man behind all this. He wants Stone Cold out of here, well it ain't gonna happen, and I may take care of Vince McMahon just for fun!"
Ross, " The unification match is set for the 'Royal Rumble'."
Match #5
Non-Title Match
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin (Intercontinental Champion) vs. Rikishi
Stone Cold takes on the big Samoan. Rikishi uses his size to slow down the Intercontinental Champion. Rikishi backs Austin into the corner and works him over. Austin fires back with rights and lefts. Rikishi is in full retreat. Austin uses the Stone Cold stunner for the win.
Winner-Steve Austin
Jerry Lawler is with the Wolf Pac.
Lawler, "With me is the Wolf Pac. X Pac got a win tonight, but I want to talk about next week. Shawn, I know you have a big announcement."
Michaels, "You are right about that, Kingfish! The 'Heartbreak Kid' has earth shattering news. Next week,the 'Wolf Pac' will be complete, the 'Showstopper', HBK, will be back in the ring!"
Lawler, "Wow! That is huge!"
Diesel, "You better believe it. Shawn and I are going to team up in a six man tag team match."
Lawler, "With Razor, X Pac?"
Michaels, "Neither one, our good friend, HHH is going to team with us."
Hunter Hearst Helmsley comes out and hugs the Wolf Pac.
Lawler, "Who are you wrestling?"
Diesel, "It doesn't matter. Whoever wants a piece of us."
Lawler, "That's a great six man team. I don't know who'll want to wrestle them."
Match #6
Razor Ramon vs. Al Snow
Snow looks very good, but the " Bad Guy" is one of the best. Ramon takes over and wins with the razor's edge.
Winner-Razor Ramon
JR and the King are seated at the announce desk.
Ross, "King, the 'Royal Rumble' is coming up. On February 9, at the Cap Center, in Washington DC, we will see Hunter Hearst Helmsley, the European Champion, take on Steve Austin, the Intercontinental Champion, and the titles will be unified. We also know that the Undertaker will challenge Bret Hart for the WWF Title. Then we have the Royal Rumble. Thirty WWF Superstars will enter the ring at one minute intervals, you can be eliminated by pinfall, submission, or being tossed over the top rope. The one remaining Superstar wins the Rumble."
Lawler, "My money is on one of the Wolf Pac. I don't think you can stop them."
Ross, "Maybe not. We will have more information, next week, including some of the entrants in the Rumble. Our main event is next."
Match #7
WWF Tag Team Championship
Owen Hart and The British Bulldog (Champions) vs. The Road Warriors
These are two of the best tag teams in the world. The legendary Road Warriors are the fan favorites in this one. The bell rings and Hawk and the Bulldog match strength. Both men are powerhouses. They exchange power moves and neither man takes a step back. Animal tags in and the bigger Road Warrior goes to work. He scoops up the Bulldog anspd slams him to the mat. Animal goes for the cover, but the Bulldog kicks out before reveree aearl Hebner's count reaches three. Hart tags in and the talented Canadian uses his speed and wrestling ability to take over. He rolls up Animal, but only gets a two count. The action gets even more intense. Eventuall, all four men end up in the ring and Hebner is forced to disqualify both teams. These two teams should meet again.
Result-Double Disqualification
Ross and Lawler close the show.
Lawler, "JR, that was some match!"
Ross, "It was King, but I Want to talk about next week's main event. I just got word that the Wolf Pac, Michaels, diesel and their buddy, HHH, will take on, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, the Undertaker and the returning Ken Shamrock!"
Lawler, "Wow! JR, Shawn Michaels, and Ken Shamrock, back in the ring! What a match!"
Madison Square Garden
New York, NY
1/6/97
Vince McMahon is standing in the ring.
McMahon, "Welcome to Monday Night Raw! We're here at this 'Mecca' of professional wrestling! I'm Vince McMahon, the most powerful man in wrestling. Because of that, I am leaving my position of television announcer for the WWF. I will take over the daily operations of the WWF. I now want WWF President, Gorilla Monsoon, to come to the ring."
Monsoon comes to the ring and shakes hands with McMahon.
McMahon, "Gorilla Monsoon will remain President of the WWF. He will continue to oversee the on ring action, but remember one thing, Mr. Monsoon, you work for me."
Jerry Lawler and Jim Ross are seated at the announce desk.
Ross, "King, it's just you and me."
Lawler, "Don't remind me. Ross, I want you to know one thing, I'm telling Mr. McMahon everything you say."
Ross, "Alright King. Let's talk about tonight. The Undertaker will be here. The Intercontinental Champion, 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin will be in action, Bret 'The Hitman' Hart, the WWF Champion, takes on Marty Jannetty, and in the main event, we have a Tag Team Championship Match, the Champions, Owen Hart and the British Bulldog, the Headbangers,take on tje Road Warriors. Now let's go to the ring and see a member of the 'Wolfpac' in action."
Match #1
X-Pac vs. Little Guido
Guido tries to mat wrestle X-Pac, but the high flyer from the Wolfpac is ready for it. He takes to the air and wins with the X factor.
Winner-X Pac
Match #2
Bob Holly and Paul Roma vs. Kane and Mankind w/Paul Bearer
Paul Bearer leads his team of destruction into battle. Mankind stars against Bob Holly is game, but you can't hurt the demented Mankind. Mankind battets Holly and tags in the "Big Red Machine". Kane continues the assault. Putski tags in and is no match for Kane. He uses the chokeslam for the win. Bearer has two men who just might be too much for the Undertaker.
Winners-Kane and Mankind
Bret Hart, Owen Hart, Brian Pillman Jim Neidhart and the British Bulldog are with Jim Ross.
Ross, "With me are Bret Hart, and the rest of the 'Hart Family'. Bret, you have held the WWF for almost six months. You've survived al comets. The 'Royal Rumble. ' is coming up and there are many rumors about who you will wrestle."
B. Hart, "It doesn't matter who is on the other side of the ring, I am the excellence of execution..."
The arena lights go out and the Undertaker appears on the "Titantron".
Undertaker, "Bret Hart, the darkness I have walked in is deep, the WWF Title has been elusive, until now! I challenge you to step into the darkness and face the master of evil, the destroyer of worlds, the Undertaker! Rest in peace!"
The Hart family is visible shaken.
Ross, "The temperature in here just dropped 15 degrees. Bret, what about it?"
Hart, "I've never backed down..."
Vince McMahon walks out on the ramp.
McMahon, "I told everyone I was taking an active role in this company, and I am. On February 9, at the 'Royal Rumble', in Los Angeles, the Undertaker will challenge Bret Hart for the WWF Title."
McMahon turns and walks to the back.
Ross, "I guess the boss has spoken."
Match #3
Non-Title Match
Bret Hart (WWF Champion) vs. Marty Jannetty
Hart seems distracted by the last segment. Jannetty takes the fight to the Champion, and Hart is in trouble. Jannetty grbs a sleeper, but Hart gets to the ropes. Hart seems to refocus and he shows why he is a champion. He takes over and wins with the sharpshooter.
Winner-Bret Hart
Match #4
Bradshaw vs. Flash Funk
Bradshaw's size and strength vs. Funk's speed and aerial skill. The "Funkettes" accompany Flash to the ring. The early moments belong to the big Texan. He punches and kicks away at Funk. Flash is able to rally. He backdrops Bradshaw. Funk goes to the top rope and goes for the 450 splash. Bradshaw rolls out the way and Funk crashes into the mat. Bradshaw goes for the cover and referee Billy Silverman counts the fall.
Winner-Bradshaw
Jim Ross is with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
Ross, "With is, the Intercontinental Champion, 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin. Steve, The WWF has decided to unify the Intercontinental Title and the European Title, at the 'Royal Rumble' you and Hunter Hearst Helmsley' will meet to unify those titles."
Austin, "Jim ross, who cares! Everyone wants to make things hard for Stone Cold, but I don't care! I won this title by beating up Jeff Jarrett, and now the WWF, or Vince McMahon, because we all know he's the man behind all this. He wants Stone Cold out of here, well it ain't gonna happen, and I may take care of Vince McMahon just for fun!"
Ross, " The unification match is set for the 'Royal Rumble'."
Match #5
Non-Title Match
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin (Intercontinental Champion) vs. Rikishi
Stone Cold takes on the big Samoan. Rikishi uses his size to slow down the Intercontinental Champion. Rikishi backs Austin into the corner and works him over. Austin fires back with rights and lefts. Rikishi is in full retreat. Austin uses the Stone Cold stunner for the win.
Winner-Steve Austin
Jerry Lawler is with the Wolf Pac.
Lawler, "With me is the Wolf Pac. X Pac got a win tonight, but I want to talk about next week. Shawn, I know you have a big announcement."
Michaels, "You are right about that, Kingfish! The 'Heartbreak Kid' has earth shattering news. Next week,the 'Wolf Pac' will be complete, the 'Showstopper', HBK, will be back in the ring!"
Lawler, "Wow! That is huge!"
Diesel, "You better believe it. Shawn and I are going to team up in a six man tag team match."
Lawler, "With Razor, X Pac?"
Michaels, "Neither one, our good friend, HHH is going to team with us."
Hunter Hearst Helmsley comes out and hugs the Wolf Pac.
Lawler, "Who are you wrestling?"
Diesel, "It doesn't matter. Whoever wants a piece of us."
Lawler, "That's a great six man team. I don't know who'll want to wrestle them."
Match #6
Razor Ramon vs. Al Snow
Snow looks very good, but the " Bad Guy" is one of the best. Ramon takes over and wins with the razor's edge.
Winner-Razor Ramon
JR and the King are seated at the announce desk.
Ross, "King, the 'Royal Rumble' is coming up. On February 9, at the Cap Center, in Washington DC, we will see Hunter Hearst Helmsley, the European Champion, take on Steve Austin, the Intercontinental Champion, and the titles will be unified. We also know that the Undertaker will challenge Bret Hart for the WWF Title. Then we have the Royal Rumble. Thirty WWF Superstars will enter the ring at one minute intervals, you can be eliminated by pinfall, submission, or being tossed over the top rope. The one remaining Superstar wins the Rumble."
Lawler, "My money is on one of the Wolf Pac. I don't think you can stop them."
Ross, "Maybe not. We will have more information, next week, including some of the entrants in the Rumble. Our main event is next."
Match #7
WWF Tag Team Championship
Owen Hart and The British Bulldog (Champions) vs. The Road Warriors
These are two of the best tag teams in the world. The legendary Road Warriors are the fan favorites in this one. The bell rings and Hawk and the Bulldog match strength. Both men are powerhouses. They exchange power moves and neither man takes a step back. Animal tags in and the bigger Road Warrior goes to work. He scoops up the Bulldog anspd slams him to the mat. Animal goes for the cover, but the Bulldog kicks out before reveree aearl Hebner's count reaches three. Hart tags in and the talented Canadian uses his speed and wrestling ability to take over. He rolls up Animal, but only gets a two count. The action gets even more intense. Eventuall, all four men end up in the ring and Hebner is forced to disqualify both teams. These two teams should meet again.
Result-Double Disqualification
Ross and Lawler close the show.
Lawler, "JR, that was some match!"
Ross, "It was King, but I Want to talk about next week's main event. I just got word that the Wolf Pac, Michaels, diesel and their buddy, HHH, will take on, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, the Undertaker and the returning Ken Shamrock!"
Lawler, "Wow! JR, Shawn Michaels, and Ken Shamrock, back in the ring! What a match!"
Working on it now.