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Pay-Per-View: 1992 Survivor Series [ show ]
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Monday Night Raw #01 | Uncut & Uncensored [ show ]
Monday Night Raw #02 | Proportionate Response [ show ]
Pay-Per-View: 1993 Royal Rumble [ show ]
Monday Night Raw #03 | Everyone Has a Price [ show ]
Monday Night Raw #04 | Paid for by the Campaign [ show ]
Monday Night Raw #05 | Nowhere to Run [ show ]
Monday Night Raw #06 | A Royal Coronation [ show ]
Saturday Night's Main Event: Steel Cage Challenge [ show ]
Monday Night Raw #07 | The Ones You Trust [ show ]
Monday Night Raw #08 | Ghosts of Our Past [ show ]
Monday Night Raw #09 | Any Means Necessary [ show ]
Monday Night Raw #10 | Let's Make a Deal [ show ]
Monday Night Raw #11 | Town Hall Meeting [ show ]

PART ONE | THE WWF CHAMPIONSHIP – “The Macho Man” Randy Savage retains his WWF Championship at Summer Slam by count out in a losing effort to the Ultimate Warrior thanks to outside interference from Ric Flair and Mr. Perfect. Savage left the event maimed thanks to a chair shot to the knee. The following week on Superstars, Savage turned the arena upside down looking for Flair and, more importantly, looking for revenge. “The Nature Boy” appeared via satellite to inform his foe that unfortunately, he will not be in attendance tonight. Or any night for that matter. Until he gets a title shot. Savage, blinded by rage says “Name the time. Name the place.” Unfortunately for Savage and his damaged knee, Flair chose next week on Superstars. Savage had to face the music. He was not at 100% and Flair has an ace up his sleeve in the form of Mr. Perfect. In humility, Randy approached a former challenger asking for help. Warrior says he isn’t a friend but he will be an ally. “If Perfect gets involved, so will I.” Savage and Flair had a top notch fight the following week but once again, Savage found himself fighting the numbers game when Perfect came to ringside. However, the Ultimate Warrior never showed. A quick shot to the backstage area revealed Ted Dibiase and Irwin R. Shyster had Warrior locked in a room. The Warrior made a harrowing escape only to find himself knocked out at the hands of the Taxman and Moneyman. Back in the ring, Savage is distracted by Perfect long enough for Flair to pull out a dastardly win and steal the WWF Championship. In the weeks to come, Savage and Warrior joined forces to form the Ultimate Maniacs! They vowed revenge on Flair and numbered his days as World Champion. But they have a pitstop on the road to revenge. On Halloween night, they’ll challenge Money, inc. to a tag team match at Saturday Night’s Main Event. With nowhere to go and nowhere to hide, how will Irwin R. Shyster and “the Million Dollar Man” survive?


PART TWO | AN IMMORTAL RETURN – In the first weekend of October, fans of the World Wrestling Federation were treated to the return of the biggest icon in sports entertainment. Hulk Hogan made his triumphant return to the WWF. Hogan told Okerlund that after WrestleMania, he did some soul searching. “After reaching the pinnacle of the WWF, I had to prove something to myself.” The Hulkster said that he wanted to prove he was also the best in the world. He traveled the world competing against the biggest names in wrestling. From Mexico to South America. Canada to the UK. Europe to Russia. Africa to India. And most recently Australia. But this month, he will face the biggest competition he has ever faced. The WWF will be going to Japan for a special one night event. Saturday Night’s Main Event. There he will fight the 500 pound YOKOZUNA. Hogan built up “the Sumo Superstar” as the largest opponent he has ever faced. Over the next few weeks, we got some video packages building up Yokozuna as the top name in Japanese wrestling showing off some of his abilities in the ring. However, there was mystique surrounding the man as we did not get to see him in person until the show. Hogan said that on Halloween he will scare an entire nation when he picks Yokozuna up over his head and slams him to the mat. “And when I’m done, Ric Flair, I’m coming after you next, brother!” Has Hulk already taken his eyes off his opponent for this Saturday and looked toward the WWF Champion prematurely?


PART THREE | UNDER SIEGE – The Natural Disasters may have walked out of Summer Slam as the WWF Tag Team Champions but they walked out of the smoke and into the fire. In the weeks immediately following the pay-per-view, the line of contenders for Earthquake and Typhoon’s titles stretched a mile long. The first challengers were the most recent ones. The Beverly Brothers, along with their manager the Genius, claimed to have never even lost their match at Summer Slam in the first place. They showed footage of Beau Beverly tagging his brother blindly only for Blake to get squashed by Earthquake in the ring and pinned despite not being the legal man. The Beverlys made a claim that the referee’s incompetence cost them their match and they demanded another. The usual suspect of challengers came in the form of Luke and Butch, the Bushwhackers, and Knobbs and Saggs, the Nasty Boys. Both had racked up wins over the other in the recent weeks. But two new challengers emerged. The fan favorite team of Owen Hart and Koko B. Ware, High Energy, polled a live audience for who most deserved to have a shot at the tag team champions, to which the fans overwhelmingly responded for them. The final challengers was a new pairing of two very likely friends in the form of the Brooklyn Brawler and the Repo Man who coined the name NY’s Most Wanted. President Tunney was at a loss trying to name who the number one contenders for the titles would be and instead named all five teams viable contenders. He said that at Saturday Night’s Main Event, all five teams will have a shot at the champions, but they’ll have to earn it. The Natural Disasters will be putting their titles on the line in a new match called Under Siege. The match begins with two teams fighting. The winning team will then have to fight the next team. The winner, the next team. The final team will be the WWF Tag Team Champions. However, the other five will be randomly drawn to determine what order they’ll enter the match. President Tunney summed it up perfectly. “Whoever draws the first entry will truly have to run the gauntlet to make it to the end.”


PART FOUR | THE LAWSUIT – Summer Slam ended with the roar of 78,000 cheering in excitement as “the British Bulldog” Davey Boy Smith won the Intercontinental Championship from his brother in-law Bret “the Hitman” Hart. However, the celebration was short lived. Just days later, Davey Boy was receiving a sendoff from his hometown fans in the final show of the UK tour before the WWF headed back to the states. As Smith was being farewelled by his fans, he was interrupted by “the Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels. Shawn wasn’t there to congratulate the new champion. Instead, he was there to give Davey a present. Bulldog was cautious and for good reason. Michaels said the gift was a match with Shawn before Bulldog packed his bags and headed back to the United States. Smith didn’t bite. Bulldog said there’s a line of opponents for the title and it stretches around the corner. And at the front of that line is a rematch for Bret. Shawn mocked Smith for his cowardly response. Shawn said the fans would love nothing more than to see Smith beat him and get his first title defense right here in England. When it became clear that Shawn wasn’t going to get the title shot he was seeking, he resulted to making fun of the Queen, the English people, and anything else he could to get Bulldog to take the bait. The fans were primed for a fight. But Davey Boy was still hurting from his fight with the Hitman. Finally, Shawn found the button. “Maybe, I should have asked last week for a match with someone who has a spine.” Shawn got the match he was looking for. Less than a week after winning the Intercontinental Championship, Davey Boy lost the title Michaels. Shawn secured the win by snagging Davey’s tights in a rollup. Humiliated in front of his home crowd, the Bulldog got the last laugh. While the Heartbreak Kid was celebrating with his new title, Bulldog hoisted him high over head and dumped him over the top rope to the outside. The toss would break Shawn’s right foot when he landed awkwardly on the concrete floor below. This act of retribution would cost Davey in the long run. In the weeks that followed, Shawn petitioned President Tunney to have Davey Boy Smith suspended because of his post-match attack. Tunney didn’t take the petition serious. Instead, he said made a match the following week between Bret Hart and Davey Boy to declare a number one contender for Shawn’s “stolen title.” To retaliate, Shawn returned the following week with his lawyer and demanded that Davey Boy be suspended or else. Once again, Tunney didn’t take the threats serious. The following week, Shawn and his lawyer announced that they were filing a lawsuit against the WWF, President Tunney, and Davey Boy Smith. The lawyer said that the WWF created an unsafe work environment where wrestlers could attack others without repercussions. Tunney finally had the ear of Michaels. And with that, Tunney, under duress and by order of the WWF Board of Directors, gave in to all of Shawn’s demands. Davey Boy was suspended for five months. “One month for every toe that I can’t feel in my foot anymore.” Additionally, Shawn would be allowed to wrestle with a steel reinforced boot on his right foot. And Shawn would have a stipulation added to his contract that stated that he would only have to defend his title once every thirty days and any other non-title matches agreed upon between he and the WWF would negate the requirement to defend the title. Replacing Davey Boy in the number one contenders match against Bret Hart was Mr. Perfect. Shawn hedged his bets against Davey Boy’s brother in-law and grabbed Hart’s foot during the match to trip him. Hart stumbled into a Perfectplex for the loss. Shawn was looking to capitalize on his longstanding relationship with Perfect. Shawn said, “You can thank me for the free vacation to Japan by taking the night off.” Shawn implied that Perfect should throw the fight. But Perfect wasn’t going for it. Mr. Perfect responded saying that Shawn may have helped him beat Bret but in Japan, he won’t need any help beating Shawn. As it turns out, Shawn may have picked the wrong man to aid.

WWF SATURDAY NIGHT’S MAIN EVENT:
UNDER SIEGE
SPONSORED BY THE WARNER BROS FILM STARING STEVEN SEAGAL…
UNDER SIEGE IN THEATERS NOW!

October 31, 1992 | Tokyo, Japan

East versus West Main Event
“The Immortal” Hulk Hogan versus “The Sumo Superstar” Yokozuna

Under Siege Match | WWF Tag Team Championship
Bushwhackers v Nasty Boys v NY’s Most Wanted v High Energy v Beverly Brothers v (c) Natural Disasters

WWF Intercontinental Championship Match
(c) “The Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels versus “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig

Tag Team Match Extravaganza
The Ultimate Maniacs (Savage & Warrior) versus Money, inc. (Dibiase & Shyster)

WWF SATURDAY NIGHT’S MAIN EVENT:

UNDER SIEGE

SPONSORED BY THE WARNER BROS FILM STARING STEVEN SEAGAL…
UNDER SIEGE IN THEATERS NOW!

East versus West Main Event

“The Immortal” Hulk Hogan versus “The Sumo Superstar” Yokozuna

In the electrifying atmosphere of the wrestling arena, the anticipation was palpable as two titans prepared to collide in the squared circle – Hulk Hogan, the iconic American hero, and Yokozuna, the massive sumo wrestler from Japan. The opening bell rang, and the behemoths locked eyes, each showcasing their raw power. Hogan circled cautiously, sizing up his opponent, while Yokozuna maintained a stoic presence in the center of the ring. The clash of styles was evident from the start – Hogan relying on his experience and brawling tactics, and Yokozuna using his sheer size and strength advantage. The early moments saw Hogan gaining the upper hand with a series of powerful clotheslines and body slams, attempting to wear down Yokozuna. However, the sumo wrestler retaliated with a barrage of devastating strikes, demonstrating his agility despite his colossal frame. The momentum shifted like a pendulum, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats. As the match reached its climax, both competitors seemed evenly matched, trading signature moves. Hogan unleashed his patented leg drop, but Yokozuna kicked out with a display of incredible resilience. The near falls intensified the drama, and the crowd's roars reached a crescendo. Yokozuna countered Hogan’s rally with one of his own that ended with 'Zuna dropping onto Hogan’s chest with a devastating Banzai Drop. Hogan barely escaped the loss by draping grabbing the top rope. The Hulkster eventually would rally and nailed Yoko with three consecutive boots to the head to drop him in the ring. But then the Nature Boy emerged from the shadows, accompanied by the Japanese wrestling legend Genichiro Tenryu. The unexpected interference disrupted the match, as both Flair and Tenryu assaulted Hogan, blindsiding him with steel chairs. The once-hostile Yokozuna, witnessing the unjust attack, experienced a change of heart. The crowd gasped as Yokozuna turned rushing to Hogan's aid. The two former adversaries joined forces against the common enemies. The arena erupted in cheers as Hogan and Yokozuna fought off Flair and Tenryu, sending them retreating into the darkness. In a surprising turn of events, the match ended in a no-contest, but the real story was the alliance forged between Hulk Hogan and Yokozuna. The crowd witnessed an unexpected bond between these two warriors as they stood victorious in the ring, celebrating their newfound partnership and sending a powerful message to any would-be adversaries.

Under Siege Match | WWF Tag Team Championship
Bushwhackers v Nasty Boys v NY’s Most Wanted v High Energy v Beverly Brothers v (c) Natural Disasters

The arena buzzed with anticipation as the Under Siege match kicked off with High Energy, Owen Hart, and Koko B. Ware, facing off against the brutish duo of The Nasty Boys, Knobbs, and Saggs. High Energy showcased their agility and teamwork, outmaneuvering the Nasty Boys with a combination of high-flying moves and technical prowess. The match reached its climax when Owen Hart executed a picture-perfect enzuigiri on Knobbs, securing the victory for High Energy and signaling the entrance of the next team. As the bell rang, The Bushwhackers, Butch, and Luke, stormed into the ring with their trademark wild antics. High Energy's dynamic offense clashed with The Bushwhackers' unorthodox style, creating a chaotic yet entertaining spectacle. In the end, Koko B. Ware surprised Luke with a quick roll-up, securing the win for High Energy and eliminating The Bushwhackers from the gauntlet. The third team to step up to the challenge was NY's Most Wanted, The Brooklyn Brawler, and the Repo Man. The match unfolded with strategic exchanges and hard-hitting encounters. Repo and Brawler isolated Owen for most of the match but a missed dropkick from Repo gave Owen a chance to latch onto his legs and slingshot him into his own partner. The confusion allowed Koko to enter with the hottest tag of the night and secure a win with a flying crossbody from the top rope and snagging the Brooklyn Brawler for the three-count. High Energy's momentum continued as they overcame NY's Most Wanted, securing their third consecutive victory and moving one step closer to completing the gauntlet. However, the jubilation was short-lived as the formidable Beverly Brothers, Beau and Blake Beverly, entered the fray. The Beverly Brothers brought a calculated and aggressive approach, grounding the high-flying offense of High Energy. In a dramatic turn, the Beverly Brothers managed to isolate Owen Hart and execute their devastating finisher, the Shaker Heights Spike, to claim the victory, ending High Energy's impressive run in the gauntlet. The sixth and final team and the WWF Champions, The Natural Disasters, Earthquake, and Typhoon, stormed into the ring, looking to regain control for the faces. However, in a shocking twist of fate, a miscommunication between Earthquake and Typhoon led to an accidental collision of the behemoths. The Beverly Brothers capitalized on the confusion, seizing the opportunity to eliminate The Natural Disasters and become the final team standing. The Beverly Brothers' triumph was further solidified as they capitalized on the accidental fallout between Earthquake and Typhoon. The match concluded with the Beverly Brothers securing the pinfall victory and, as a result, capturing the Tag Team Championships from the former champions, Earthquake and Typhoon. The arena was left in stunned silence as the Beverly Brothers celebrated their unexpected triumph, marking a memorable chapter in the gauntlet match.

WWF Intercontinental Championship Match
(c) “the Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels versus “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig

The arena crackled with tension as the Intercontinental Champion "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels made his flamboyant entrance, flaunting his arrogance to the disdain of the audience. Across the ring stood "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig, equally confident and detested by the fans. Before the bell rang, Shawn, with a sly smirk, offered Hennig one last chance to avoid the impending clash. "Perfect, you can still walk away and save yourself from embarrassment. What do you say?" he taunted. Curt, fueled by his pride, refused the offer with a defiant glare. The bell echoed through the arena, signaling the beginning of a heated confrontation between two of the most skilled and egotistical performers in the business. From the outset, the match lived up to its billing, showcasing a dazzling display of technical prowess and athleticism. Despite both men being heels, the fans found themselves rallying behind Hennig, driven by their disdain for Shawn Michaels. The back-and-forth nature of the contest kept the crowd on the edge of their seats. The twist in the tale came when Curt Hennig nearly secured victory with his patented Perfectplex. Shawn Michaels, however, displayed his resilience, barely kicking out at the last possible moment. The frustration on Hennig's face was evident, and the fans' cheers for him grew louder. Adding to the drama, Shawn Michaels sold his broken foot masterfully, the pain evident in every step. The steel-reinforced boot became both a weapon and a crutch for the cunning showman. Despite his injury, Michaels pressed on, using every trick in his repertoire to maintain control. In the climactic moments, as Hennig seemed on the verge of overcoming Michaels, the "Heartbreak Kid" seized an opportunity. With a swift and surprising side crescent kick, Shawn delivered a blow with the steel-reinforced boot directly to Hennig's jaw. Curt crumpled to the mat, knocked out cold. The referee counted the pinfall, and Shawn Michaels emerged victorious. The arena erupted in boos as Michaels reveled in the disdain of the crowd, holding his Intercontinental Championship high following his first defense. However, amidst the sea of disapproval, a standing ovation for Curt Hennig emerged. The fans, though loathing Shawn, recognized and appreciated the valiant effort of "Mr. Perfect." As Shawn soaked in the jeers, Curt Hennig, despite the loss, left the arena to a chorus of cheers, a testament to the respect he had earned from the audience that night.

Tag Team Match
The Ultimate Maniacs (Savage & Warrior) versus Money, inc. (Dibiase & Shyster)

The atmosphere in the arena was electric as two iconic tag teams collided in a battle of showmanship and raw power. "The Macho Man" Randy Savage and The Ultimate Warrior, collectively known as the Ultimate Maniacs, faced off against the cunning duo of "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase and "I.R.S." Irwin R. Shyster, also known as Money, Inc. The Maniacs were looking for retribution following Money, inc.’s attack on Warrior just weeks ago. From the opening bell, it was clear that Money, Inc. had no intention of engaging in a fair fight. Dibiase and Irwin employed every trick in the book to avoid the high-flying Savage and the powerhouse Warrior. The heels ducked out of the ring, ran away, and resorted to cheap shots whenever possible, infuriating the audience. Frustration boiled over as Dibiase and Irwin attempted to make a hasty retreat, hoping to escape the relentless pursuit of the Ultimate Maniacs. However, Savage and Warrior were having none of it. With the crowd urging them on, the Ultimate Maniacs hunted down their adversaries, dragging them back into the ring before the referee's ten-count could seal their escape. Money, Inc. managed to gain a temporary advantage through underhanded tactics, with Irwin wielding his steel-reinforced briefcase as a weapon behind the referee's back. The dastardly duo exploited every opportunity to wear down Savage and Warrior, relishing in their control of the match. Just when it seemed like the Ultimate Maniacs might succumb to the scheming ways of Money, Inc., the tide turned. Savage and Warrior rallied, overcoming the odds with a display of incredible resilience. Savage ascended the turnbuckle and soared through the air, connecting with his signature flying elbow drop on Dibiase. Meanwhile, Warrior unleashed his Warrior Splash on Irwin. The referee's hand hit the mat for the three-count on both Dibiase and Irwin, securing the victory for the Ultimate Maniacs. The crowd erupted in cheers as Savage and Warrior celebrated their hard-fought win. The Ultimate Maniacs had prevailed against the underhanded tactics of Money, Inc., proving that even in the face of deceit, their unmatched charisma and strength would always prevail.

*For transparency, I used ChatGPT to write the wrestling matches. I gave it the details that I was wanting, how I wanted the match to go, and who to win and then edited out things that weren't in character or didn't make sense to the match and added things that I thought were fitting to the match. I will more than likely continue to do this as I continue on this story. All storylines were created by and written by me.*

F'n LOVE IT!

PART ONE | ALLIES AND ENEMIES – The World Wrestling Federation Champion may have made some miscalculations following Summer Slam. His plan to create tension between the Ultimate Warrior and Randy Savage only drew them together to form an alliance known as the Ultimate Maniacs. When Hogan promised Flair that after he was done with Yokozuna, he was coming after him next, Flair tagged a Japanese ally in Genechiro Tenryu to help him take out Hulkamania. This plan ultimately backfired when Yokozuna had sympathy for the Hulkster and came to his aid. In the days that followed Hogan and Yokozuna formed their own super alliance known as the Global Powers. The Ultimate Maniacs and Global Powers formed a temporary allegiance to take down Ric Flair. With the world caving in on Flair, he was given an ultimatum to put together a team for Survivor Series. “The Nature Boy” brought his own Japanese superstar to the fight in the form of “The Man of Tomorrow” Genechiro Tenryu. For financing the entire operation, Flair gave “the Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase the prominent third spot on the team. However, the fourth slot came as an object of contention. Dibiase was sold on Irwin R. Shyster, his longtime friend and partner. Whereas Flair wanted Mr. Perfect. Dibiase wasn’t sure about that. He pointed to Hennig showing a softer side here lately. “There isn’t a man on this planet that I trust more than him.” And with that, Irwin became the cornerman and the fourth spot was given to Perfect. Dibiase gave Perfect a stern warning to not lose his nerve and cost them the match. Tunney said that the match would help him determine who the number one contender for the WWF Championship would be. A final wrench was thrown into the match just weeks out from the show when the Ultimate Warrior left the WWF under mysterious circumstances. Tunney has given Savage the opportunity to name his replacement. Savage sent shivers down Flair’s spine when he told him in a face to face interview, “I got my guy. He’s looking forward to a reunion with ya, champ.” How does Luger’s mystery guy know Flair? And with those stakes, is it truly every man for himself in a match based on teamwork?

PART TWO | BOLD & BEAUTIFUL – Davey Boy Smith was slated to lead a team at this year’s Survivor Series but his untimely suspension left a void in leadership. The role of team captain was bestowed upon his brother in-law Bret “the Hitman” Hart. Hart has been petitioning to be Michaels’ next opponent for the Intercontinental Championship, but Shawn negotiated for a Survivor Series match instead. Shawn bargained for the month of December off should his team win. In the event that his team lost, Shawn would face all four members of his opposing team for the title in the month of December. It was a huge gamble for the Heartbreak Kid who was looking to spend the twelfth month in Cancun. Bret put together a North America Alliance made up of him (Canada), “The Texas Tornado” Kerry Von Erich (America), “The Native American” Tatanka (Indigenous), and “el Matador” Tito Santana (Mexico). Shawn said that this awesome array of brawn could only be matched by pure gold. Shawn recruited the WWF Tag Team Champions, The Beverly Brothers, to his aid. Beau and Blake may be the only two people in the WWF with a lower moral compass than Shawn himself. Rounding out the team was the man who drips more gold around his neck than champions do around their waist, “the Bad Guy” Razor Ramon. The Gold & Good-Looking gents will have their hands full. With Shawn have everything on the line and his opponents having so much to gain, did the Heartbreak Kid pick the right partners to save him?

PART THREE | THINGS THAT GO BUMP – The Undertaker came out of Summer Slam victorious over the “Ugandan Giant” Kamala. In what should have been the cap of a long rivalry just turned out to be another bump in the road. In the weeks following the event, Kamala returned to his roots deep into the forests of Uganda. Vignettes that followed showed Kamala getting back to his wild side. Deep in the heart of the Ugandan forest, Kamala tracks down a witch doctor and negotiates for protection. Kamala receives a talisman charm to protect him from the darkness of the dead. Upon returning to the United States, Kamala hunts down the Undertaker in his funeral parlor and attacks him. “The Phenom” attempts to call upon the powers of darkness from the urn to aid him but the golden skull that Kamala returned with countered the Undertaker’s mystical powers. After two weeks of absence following the attack, the Undertaker returned and vowed to put an end to Kamala once and for all. “Kamala, at Survivor Series, I’m not just going to beat you. I’m going to end you.” The match was set. And for the first time ever, WWF fans would be treated with a Coffin Match where the winner was the one who could subdue their opponent long enough to stuff them into a casket and close the lid. Kamala may have survived the loss at Summer Slam but will a career altering Coffin Match reverse his luck?

PART FOUR | LAW & ORDER – The Big Boss Man was put out of action in late May at the hands of “The Convict” Nailz. In the months the proceeded, Nailz went on a tear through the World Wrestling Federation injuring anyone he could, especially those with a loose alliance or friendship with the Boss Man. Following a vicious attack on Virgil at Summer Slam, Nailz started verbally harassing the Boss Man to come back and fight him like a man. Ask and you shall receive. In early October, Boss Man returned to save his long time friend Jim Duggan from a Nailz nightstick assault. Once Boss Man had the nightstick back in his possession, Nailz wasn’t keen to a confrontation with the Lawman. After a month of near brawls between the two, President Tunney suspended both men. He said that at Survivor Series, he was going to put an end to this. Big Boss Man and Nailz would settle their differences in a Jailhouse Cage Match. To prevent Nailz from running and to punish him for his post-match assaults, Nailz would be locked inside a cage like the convict he truly was. Surrounding the ring would be 20 of Ohio’s finest correctional officers with their own batons. Should Nailz try to escape, they are free to exercise force to restrain him from escaping the cage. This match will end in a pinfall or submission and whoever loses will be sent packing from the World Wrestling Federation.

PART FIVE | GLOBAL WARMING – In early September, legendary WWF superstar, Bob Backlund returned to the World Wrestling Federation. The once beloved Superstar seemed a little off. The formerly lovable wrestler had turned into an environmental nut. He claimed that the WWF was killing the environment. Weekly, he would have new gripes about WWF doing something that was causing global warming. At first, it was showing Styrofoam cups being used at the arena or the amount of plastics being used for food and vending. But it morphed into a tale of flying jets all over the world and Backlund showing off Titan Towers to the fans to demonstrate the excess that WWF has gotten used to over the years. Mr. Backlund said that the fans are the only ones who can save the world. They need to vote with their wallet by not giving a red cent to the WWF machine until they clean up their act. Backlund invited them all to join him by boycotting the WWF at Survivor Series. What does Backlund have in store for the WWF at Survivor Series? Hopefully, just a quiet protest, right?

PART SIX | NEW & EXCITING – Following Summer Slam, two new acts debut with the World Wrestling Federation. First, a new tag team christened the Headshrinkers began running vignettes hyping their debut. Samu and Fatu, managed by the former Wild Samoan Afa, were shown preparing for war in WWF’s tag team division. Afa issued an open challenge to anyone who could take down his duo. He claimed that his warriors don’t know rules. Anyone that answered the challenge must be prepared to face his men in Headshrinker rules (which apparently was revealed to be tornado rules with all four men in the ring at once.) The aging and nearing retirement duo of “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan and Sgt. Slaughter answered the challenge and prepared for combat at Survivor Series. With a little less fanfare, former WWF Superstar Matt Borne returned to action after nearly six year hiatus from the company. Borne claims to have earned the moniker “Mr. Wrestling” by competing all over the world and will show the WWF Superstars why he is the best in class. Early matches between Borne and developmental talent showed a man who played fair and strictly by the books. Though his wins were not impressive, they were consistent. After racking up a handful of victories, Borne announced that he is ready to climb the ranks of the WWF and set his sights on the Intercontinental Championship. The declaration seemed premature and drew the attention of many. Primarily a man who believed he had been overlooked for the number one contendership of the same title the month before. “The Model” Rick Martel rebuked Borne’s claim to fight for the title and declared that if he wants to win a title in the WWF, he needs to first win against a legitimate opponent. This set up Borne’s first real test at Survivor Series.

PART SEVEN | NATURAL DISSENSION – Having lost their WWF Tag Team titles at Saturday Night’s Main Event due to an unforeseen collision, Earthquake and Typhoon found themselves at odds. Both blamed the other for the loss. The two could not reconcile their differences and chose to part ways amicably. The former champions agreed that the two were better as Earthquake and Typhoon than they ever were as the Natural Disasters. With a handshake and agreement to stay out of each other’s way, the team split up. Meanwhile, the tag team division was in turmoil with the Beverly Brothers at the helm. Feeling like the champions were as vulnerable as they’d ever been, the rest of the division competed to earn a title shot. The Nasty Boys, The Bushwhackers, High Energy, and NY’s Most Wanted were all in contention. The competition was fierce and all eight men stretched themselves to prove to President Tunney that they were worthy of a title shot. Tunney informed the four teams that the Beverlys would not be putting their titles on the line at Survivor Series. Instead, he was putting the eight of them in their own Survivor Series elimination match. But the chaotic situation between the eight continued to devolve. Tunney finally had enough. He said that he needed order and the teams needed direction. He gave an ultimatum that the two teams would need to find a captain who could maintain order amongst his team. If they couldn’t find someone, he would find someone for them. The eight man elimination match had been increased to ten. The final week before Survivor Series both teams announced that they had found their captain. High Energy and the Bushwhackers came to the ring to announce that they would be captained by none other than Earthquake. The chaotic situation only worsened when a laughing NY’s Most Wanted and Nasty Boys revealed their partner to be Typhoon. The former partners would now captain their own teams at Survivor Series. Despite a pledge to remain friends from a distance, Earthquake and Typhoon were now on a path to fight one another.

PART EIGHT | POWER OF VOODOO – Having been in the main event scenario at WrestleMania VIII and feuded with the Ultimate Warrior and Bret Hart throughout the summer, Papa Shango felt his stock with the World Wrestling Federation tumble when he fought in a dark match at Summer Slam against el Matador. In the weeks that followed, Papa Shango visited Haiti and the French Quarter in New Orleans to seek out a new spell that would give him an advantage in the World Wrestling Federation. In the weeks that followed, “the Voodoo Prince” said that he has found a magic that he can’t explain. One that will help him take over the WWF and take control of the Superstars. He said that the spell required more power than he has ever known and that he will seek out old powers to satisfy its hunger. Shango first set his sights on the Barbarian. However, Papa Shango came up in a losing effort when he snuffed out the Barbarian with Chlorophora. After the match and with the Barbarian unconscious, Shango stole the Barbarian’s bone necklace that he claims holds spiritual powers from man’s first ancestors. Barbarian may have implied that the bones themselves came from pre-historic times. Shango’s lack of respect for this power was demonstrated when he crushed the bones to powder and used them in his spell. Shango said that the energy wasn’t sufficient and that he would need more. At Survivor Series, he calls on the Barbarian’s former partner to come gain retribution for his trespass. Returning to the World Wrestling Federation after seven months, the Warlord will be bringing his mystical scepter with him in his warpath to revenge for his former partner. Shango has been clear from the onset. It’s not Warlord he seeks but the steel “W” that he so desires. What powers must be contained inside to get Shango to entice such a dominate foe out of the shadows to come play?

WWF PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT:

SURVIVOR SERIES

November 25, 1992 | Richfield Township, Ohio

Main Event | Survivor Series Elimination Match
“Nature Boy” Ric Flair | “Man of Tomorrow” Genichiro Tenryu | “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig | “Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase w/ “I.R.S.” Irwin R. Shyster versus “Macho Man” Randy Savage | A Mystery Opponent | “The Immortal” Hulk Hogan | “Samoan Superstar” Yokozuna

Survivor Series Elimination Match
Bret “the Hitman” Hart | “Texas Tornado” Kerry Von Erich | “Native American” Tatanka | el Matador Tito Santana versus “Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels | “Bad Guy” Razor Ramon | The Beverly Brothers [ Beau and Blake Beverly ] w/ the Genius

Coffin Match
“The Phenom” The Undertaker w/ Paul Bearer versus “The Ugandan Giant” Kamala w/ Kim Chee

Jailhouse Cage Match
The Big Boss Man versus "The Convict" Nailz

Survivor Series Elimination Match
Earthquake | The Bushwhackers [ Butch & Luke Bushwhacker ] | High Energy [ Koko B. Ware & Owen Hart ] versus Typhoon | Nasty Boyz [ Knobbs & Saggs ] w/ Jimmy Hart | NY’s Most Wanted [ Repo Man & Brooklyn Brawler ]

Headshrinker Rules Match
The Headshrinkers [ Samu & Fatu ] w/ Afa versus Sgt. Slaughter & “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan

“The Model” Rick Martel versus “Mr. Wrestling” Matt Borne

“The Voodoo Prince” Papa Shango versus The Warlord

WWF PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT:
SURVIVOR SERIES

Main Event | Survivor Series Elimination Match
“Nature Boy” Ric Flair | “Man of Tomorrow” Genichiro Tenryu | “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig | “Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase w/ “I.R.S.” Irwin R. Shyster versus “Macho Man” Randy Savage | A Mystery Opponent | “The Immortal” Hulk Hogan | “Samoan Superstar” Yokozuna

The third and final Survivor Series elimination tag match kicked off with a palpable tension in the air. The arena buzzed with excitement as the legendary Ric Flair, Genichiro Tenryu, Curt Hennig, and Ted Dibiase, accompanied by their manager Irwin R. Shyster, squared off against the formidable team of Randy Savage, Hulk Hogan, and Yokozuna. The question that was on everyone’s mind was, who was the mystery partner who would replace the Ultimate Warrior? Flair lost his mind when the curtains pulled back and out walked “the Total Package” Lex Luger. Savage promised an opponent who had history with Flair and he was a man of his word. The early moments were a flurry of action, with each wrestler showcasing their unique skills. Flair, the wily veteran, traded technical holds with Luger, while Savage and Tenryu engaged in a high-flying display. The crowd erupted as Hogan and Yokozuna, the powerhouses, collided with the cowardly Money, inc. in individual face offs. The first elimination came when Yokozuna, using his immense size and power, overcame Tenryu, delivering a thunderous Samoan Drop that left the "Man of Tomorrow" unable to continue. Team Flair was down by one, but the Nature Boy and his remaining allies fought on. The match took a dramatic turn when Mr. Perfect fell victim to a miscommunication. As Perfect attempted to irish-whip Hogan into the ropes, Irwin R. Shyster's interference backfired. The steel-reinforced briefcase meant for Hogan found its mark on Perfect instead. Hogan capitalized on the opportunity, delivering a big boot and a leg drop, securing the pinfall and eliminating Mr. Perfect. The third elimination saw Ted Dibiase's focus shattered by a heated confrontation between Perfect and Irwin at ringside. As Dibiase became entangled in the argument, Randy Savage seized the opportunity, hitting a swift knee to Dibiase's back, sending him tumbling to the outside. Dibiase was then counted out while getting into a very heated argument with Perfect, leaving Team Flair with only their leader against the united front of Hogan, Savage, Luger, and Yokozuna. In a surprising twist, Ric Flair, the dirtiest player in the game, displayed resilience against all odds. Despite being outnumbered, he fought valiantly, earning the respect of the fans. Flair's determination to face all four opponents showcased his unwavering spirit. However, the end came when Lex Luger trapped Flair in his patented Torture Rack. Flair refused to submit, but the referee, concerned for his well-being, called for the bell when the Nature Boy passed out. Team Flair was defeated, and Team Hogan, Savage, Luger, and Yokozuna emerged victorious without a single elimination from their side. After the match, a surprising turn of events unfolded as Mr. Perfect rushed to Flair's aid. However, the tension between Perfect, Dibiase, and Irwin reached a boiling point as Money, inc. returned to the ring as well. Irwin, fueled by frustration, struck Perfect with the steel briefcase, leaving him sprawled on the mat. Flair, incensed by the betrayal, grabbed a steel chair and chased off Dibiase and Irwin, standing tall over Perfect as the crowd roared in approval of Flair's unexpected act of loyalty. The show closed with Flair receiving a standing ovation for both his resilience in a four on one situation and for saving his friend Perfect from the dastardly Money, inc.

Coffin Match
“The Phenom” The Undertaker versus “The Ugandan Giant” Kamala

The ominous toll of the bell signaled the beginning of the coffin match between "the Phenom" The Undertaker and "the Ugandan Giant" Kamala. The air was thick with tension as the two behemoths locked eyes, each vying for the chance to seal their opponent in the cold confines of the coffin. The Undertaker, shrouded in darkness, wasted no time unleashing his eerie offense on Kamala. The Ugandan Giant, however, proved to be a formidable force, countering with powerful strikes that echoed through the arena. The match quickly devolved into a back-and-forth brawl, with neither competitor willing to back down. Kamala's unorthodox style clashed with The Undertaker's supernatural aura, creating a captivating spectacle for the audience. The Phenom delivered thunderous chokeslams and bone-rattling punches, attempting to wear down his unpredictable foe. Kamala, fueled by primal instincts, responded with relentless attacks, showcasing his immense strength. The tide turned as Kamala gained the upper hand, driving The Undertaker towards the awaiting coffin. However, The Phenom's resilience came to the forefront. With an otherworldly surge of energy, he fought back, reversing Kamala's onslaught. The coffin, a haunting presence at ringside, stood as a silent witness to the unfolding battle. In a moment of sheer dominance, The Undertaker managed to lift Kamala and attempt to force him into the coffin. The Ugandan Giant, though, fought tooth and nail to resist the impending darkness. The struggle intensified, the lid of the coffin looming ominously overhead. As the audience held its collective breath, The Undertaker's supernatural strength prevailed. With a final, awe-inspiring display of power, he managed to shove Kamala into the coffin and swiftly slammed the lid shut. The bell tolled once again, signifying The Undertaker's victory in the chilling coffin match. The arena erupted in a mix of awe and fear, acknowledging The Phenom's mastery of the macabre and his triumph over the formidable Ugandan Giant. As a hush fell over the crowd, the Undertaker echoed the final sounds of the match throughout the arena when he nailed the coffin shut and wheeled it out of the building.

Jailhouse Cage Match
The Big Boss Man versus "The Convict" Nailz

In the unforgiving confines of the blue steel cage, the Big Boss Man faced off against the menacing Nailz in a grudge match that had the air thick with tension. The ring was surrounded by 20 prison guards armed with nightsticks, determined to ensure that Nailz wouldn't escape. From the opening bell, the Big Boss Man showcased his strength and relentless determination, punishing Nailz with powerful slams and strikes. The menacing heel, however, lived up to his reputation, resorting to underhanded tactics to gain the upper hand. As the match reached its midpoint, chaos erupted outside the cage. A prison riot unfolded, with =escaped convicts in orange jumpsuits storming the ringside area, armed with their own nightsticks. The guards, caught off guard, found themselves embroiled in a chaotic brawl with the rioting prisoners. Seizing the distraction, Nailz attempted to escape through the side door of the cage. However, the Big Boss Man, always one step ahead, intercepted him. The two waged a fierce battle, with the Boss Man determined to keep his adversary inside the cage. Unexpectedly, one of the rioting convicts managed to slip through the chaos and entered the ring. The Big Boss Man, undeterred, delivered a powerful blow, knocking out the interloper and relieving him of his nightstick. With the nightstick in hand, the Boss Man turned his attention back to Nailz. A thunderous crack echoed through the arena as he struck Nailz with the nightstick, leaving the menacing heel dazed and vulnerable. Seizing the opportunity, the Boss Man covered Nailz for the pinfall victory. After the match, the Boss Man wasn't finished. He handcuffed the defeated Nailz, ensuring he wouldn't cause any more trouble. The guards, having subdued the prison riot, returned to escort both Nailz and the rioting convicts out of the arena. The Big Boss Man stood tall, victorious in the ring, a symbol of justice prevailing over chaos.

Survivor Series Elimination Match
Earthquake | The Bushwhackers [ Butch & Luke Bushwhacker ] | High Energy [ Koko B. Ware & Owen Hart ] versus Typhoon | Nasty Boyz [ Knobbs & Saggs ] | NY’s Most Wanted [ Repo Man & Brooklyn Brawler ]

The second Survivor Series elimination match kicked off with a tumultuous clash between Earthquake, the Bushwhackers (Butch and Luke), and High Energy (Koko B. Ware and Owen Hart) against Typhoon, the Nasty Boyz (Knobbs and Saggs), and NY’s Most Wanted (Repo Man and Brooklyn Brawler). The anticipation in the arena was palpable as the teams eyed each other. The action unfolded rapidly, with Owen Hart showcasing his technical prowess to eliminate Knobbs from the Nasty Boyz early in the match. However, the tide shifted as Butch fell victim to Typhoon's overwhelming power, leaving the Bushwhackers at a disadvantage. Earthquake then demonstrated his immense strength, eliminating Brooklyn Brawler with a thunderous quake of a sit-down splash. Repo Man, with his cunning tactics, managed to eliminate Koko B. Ware, putting High Energy in a precarious position. With Earthquake, Owen Hart, and Luke on one side and Typhoon, Repo Man, and Saggs on the other, the match took an unexpected turn. As the two colossal forces, Earthquake and Typhoon, clashed in the ring, a sudden interruption occurred. Mr. Bob Backlund, the eccentric strategist and environmentally conscience advocate, sprinted down to the ring, disrupting the impending battle. Backlund positioned himself between Earthquake and Typhoon, passionately attempting to persuade the behemoths to reunite and bury their differences. The remaining four men, perplexed by this unexpected turn of events, looked on as Backlund seemingly convinced the giants to reconsider their animosity. Just as Earthquake and Typhoon appeared to be leaving with Backlund, the eccentric manager issued a shocking directive. Instead of departing, Earthquake and Typhoon turned back to the ring and, under Backlund's command, unleashed havoc on the four remaining participants. The reunited Earthquake and Typhoon, now rebranded as "GLOBAL WARMING," systematically decimated their opponents. Backlund proclaimed them the winners, delivering a bizarre tirade about environmental responsibility. The crowd, baffled and incensed, expressed their disapproval by showering the ring with trash. Backlund's apocalyptic message resonated as he, Earthquake, and Typhoon stood tall amid the chaos. The bewildered fans bore witness to the unsettling alliance of GLOBAL WARMING, leaving an indelible mark on Survivor Series history.

Headshrinker Rules Match
The Headshrinkers [ Samu & Fatu ] versus Sgt. Slaughter & “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan

The air was charged with anticipation as the Headshrinkers, Samu and Fatu, made their explosive debut in the WWF, stepping into the ring against the seasoned duo of Sgt. Slaughter and Hacksaw Jim Duggan. The crowd buzzed with excitement, eager to witness the clash of these two powerful teams. The match began under the peculiar stipulation of "Headshrinker Rules," meaning all four men could be in the ring simultaneously, and tagging was not necessary. The Headshrinkers, embodying the spirit of warriors, showcased their unique style from the onset. Their hard heads proved to be formidable weapons, absorbing attacks and often inflicting more damage on their opponents. Sgt. Slaughter and Hacksaw Jim Duggan, veterans of the squared circle, struggled to adapt to the unorthodox tactics of the Headshrinkers. The newcomers took advantage of their opponents' confusion, delivering powerful headbutts and strikes that left Slaughter and Duggan reeling. As the match progressed, it became evident that the Headshrinkers were a force to be reckoned with. Their relentless assault, coupled with their unyielding resilience, propelled them to dominance. The crowd marveled at their primal intensity, sensing a new and potent force in the tag team division. In the climax of the match, Samu and Fatu unleashed a devastating double diving headbutts that incapacitated Sgt. Slaughter. The Headshrinkers seized the opportunity, securing the victory and marking their debut with an emphatic statement. However, following their exit from the arena, a mysterious figure clad in an old English overcoat and wearing a solid white mask made a startling appearance. Without warning, he attacked Sgt. Slaughter, rendering him unconscious. The enigmatic assailant then hoisted Slaughter over his shoulder and swiftly exited the arena, leaving the crowd in stunned silence. Speculation and confusion ran rampant as the identity and motives of the masked kidnapper remained unknown. The Headshrinkers stood tall in the ring, victorious in their debut, but the ominous conclusion to the match left a lingering sense of uncertainty in the air.

“The Model” Rick Martel versus “Mr. Wrestling” Matt Borne

The anticipation was palpable as "Mr. Wrestling" Matt Borne made his long-awaited pay-per-view return to the WWF, stepping into the ring against the wily veteran, "The Model" Rick Martel. Borne had garnered a reputation as an unstoppable force, remaining undefeated against developmental talent, and the expectations were high for his clash with the experienced Martel. The match unfolded with a display of technical prowess and athleticism, as both competitors showcased their skills in a back-and-forth battle. Borne, with a point to prove, executed a series of impressive maneuvers, demonstrating why he was considered a significant signing for the WWF. However, Rick Martel's cunning tactics and years of experience began to tip the scales in his favor. The Model, known for his willingness to bend the rules, utilized every opportunity to gain an advantage. Despite Borne's resilience and determination, Martel's calculated approach proved to be a formidable obstacle. As the match reached its climax, a shocking turn of events occurred. In a moment of controversy, Martel seized an opening and executed a crafty maneuver, catching Borne off guard. Possibly more beneficial for Martel was the fact that he caught Borne’s tights on the way to a roll-up pin. The referee's count echoed through the arena, signaling a surprising victory for Rick Martel. The Model, seemingly aware of the magnitude of his achievement, celebrated with exuberance, as if he had just secured the biggest win of his storied career. The crowd, stunned by the unexpected outcome, witnessed Borne leaving the ring disheveled and defeated. The loss marked a humbling moment for Mr. Wrestling, whose undefeated streak came to an end on the grand stage of a pay-per-view. Meanwhile, Rick Martel reveled in his triumph, proving that experience and cunning could prevail over raw talent. The shocking defeat added a new layer of intrigue to Borne's journey in the WWF, leaving the audience eagerly anticipating his next move in the aftermath of this unexpected setback.

“The Voodoo Prince” Papa Shango versus The Warlord

The ominous atmosphere enveloped the arena as the Voodoo Prince, Papa Shango, made his way to the ring, his presence exuding an otherworldly aura. Across from him stood the mighty Warlord, fueled by a desire for retribution after Shango stole the warrior bone necklace belonging to his friend, the Barbarian. The anticipation was palpable as these two powerhouses prepared for a slugfest of colossal proportions. The bell rang, and the match erupted into a display of brute strength and sheer power. Warlord, seeking vengeance, launched a relentless assault on Papa Shango. The Voodoo Prince, however, proved to be a formidable adversary, using his mystical presence to disorient and counter the onslaught. The battle raged on, each competitor trading earth-shattering blows that reverberated through the arena. The Warlord's quest for redemption fueled his every move, while Papa Shango, with his voodoo expertise, conjured an air of unpredictability. As the match reached its zenith, Papa Shango seized control with a calculated onslaught. The Voodoo Prince unleashed devastating strikes and unleashed his voodoo-infused offense on the Warlord. The mighty warrior fought valiantly, but Shango's mystical influence proved to be an overwhelming force. In a climactic moment, Papa Shango locked in an iron claw grip on Warlord's head, a manifestation of the dark powers at his command. The Warlord, caught in the vice-like grip, struggled to break free, but the mystical force was too potent. The referee raised Warlord's hand once, twice, and thrice, with each drop signaling the warrior's submission to Papa Shango's malevolent power. As the bell echoed through the arena, signifying the end of the match, Papa Shango reveled in his victory. Not content with just the triumph, the Voodoo Prince snatched the "W" scepter, a symbol of Warlord's strength and pride. The defeated Warlord lay sprawled on the canvas, his prized possession now in the hands of the enigmatic Voodoo Prince. Papa Shango, holding the "W" scepter aloft, left the arena with an air of malevolence, leaving behind a fallen warrior and a stolen symbol of his might. The Voodoo Prince had once again demonstrated the potency of his dark arts, leaving a lingering sense of foreboding in the aftermath of his mystical conquest.

Survivor Series Elimination Match
Bret “the Hitman” Hart | “Texas Tornado” Kerry Von Erich | “Native American” Tatanka | el Matador Tito Santana versus “Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels | “Bad Guy” Razor Ramon | The Beverly Brothers [ Beau and Blake Beverly ]

The first Survivor Series elimination match erupted in chaos as bitter rivals Bret "the Hitman" Hart and the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels immediately locked eyes. The animosity between them fueled a fiery exchange of blows that spilled out of the ring, leading to a double countout. The referee signaled for the bell, eliminating both Bret and Shawn simultaneously. The crowd was left in shock, witnessing the two arch-enemies and team captains take each other out of the match. Razor Ramon, known for his ruthless demeanor, assumed leadership of Team Michaels. With Tito Santana representing Team Hart, Razor wasted no time asserting his dominance. The Bad Guy's take-charge attitude came into play as he strategically targeted Tito Santana with quick tags amongst the three partners, eliminating the valiant El Matador with a Razor’s Edge and putting Team Hart at a disadvantage. Despite the setback, the Native American Tatanka and the Texas Tornado Kerry Von Erich showcased their individual prowess. Tatanka executed a breathtaking sequence of maneuvers to pin Blake Beverly, securing a crucial elimination for Team Hart. Kerry Von Erich, drawing inspiration from his family's wrestling legacy, fought valiantly against Beau Beverly, securing a third elimination for Team Hart. With the odds now stacked against him, Razor Ramon found himself alone against Tatanka and Kerry Von Erich. The Bad Guy, however, lived up to his moniker, displaying a combination of cunning tactics and brute strength. Razor used every trick in the book to gain the upper hand, exploiting the referee's distractions and employing underhanded tactics. Tatanka had an immediate disadvantage when the Genius passed his metal scroll to Beau who would concuss Tatanka with it before exiting the ring. Tatanka, despite his resilience, fell victim to Razor's ruthless assault. The Bad Guy capitalized on an opening, executing his signature Razor's Edge to eliminate Tatanka. With Kerry Von Erich left as the sole survivor for Team Hart, Razor Ramon pressed his advantage. In a dramatic conclusion, Razor unleashed his raw power to overcome the valiant Von Erich. Despite Kerry's determined efforts, Razor's cunning proved too much. The Bad Guy secured the victory for Team Michaels, eliminating Kerry Von Erich and standing tall as the lone survivor. The crowd, while disapproving of Razor's underhanded methods, couldn't deny the Bad Guy's tenacity and skill. Razor Ramon reveled in his triumph, leaving the ring with his hand raised high as the victor of the Survivor Series elimination match amongst a shower of boos from the fans.

*For transparency, I used ChatGPT to write the wrestling matches. I gave it the details that I was wanting, how I wanted the match to go, and who to win and then edited out things that weren't in character or didn't make sense to the match and added things that I thought were fitting to the match. I will more than likely continue to do this as I continue on this story. All storylines were created by and written by me.*

PART ONE | KING OF THE RING – The World Wrestling Federation announced that its next Saturday Night’s Main Event would take place the night after Christmas, titled KING OF THE RING. This one-night tournament will crown a new king of the WWF. Eight superstars will compete in a single elimination stye tournament with the reward being a coveted #30 entry in the Royal Rumble in January. The monarchy themed connection between kingship and royalty will be on full display as the new King of the WWF will have the best entry number in the Rumble where the winner will, for the first time ever, get a guaranteed shot at the WWF Champion at WrestleMania. Winning the tournament is a fast track to headlining WrestleMania. Who will be victorious?

PART TWO | KING’S COURT – The week after Survivor Series, the WWF welcomed its newest Superstar. Hailing from Memphis, Tennessee, Jerry “the King” Lawler is one of the few stars who came to WWF having already made a name for himself. The self-proclaimed royalty of the WWF quickly aligned himself as an enemy of the people and without an actual claim to the throne of the World Wrestling Federation, he petitioned President Jack Tunney to host a tournament to crown a KING of the RING. Tunney agreed that it was a good plan and gave Lawler first entry into the tournament. Since then, Jerry has introduced a new segment on Superstars called The King’s Court where Lawler hosts Superstars for the soul purpose of humiliating them and promoting himself. Many of the King of the Ring participants have since appeared on his show and more than once, Lawler has escaped confrontation after his mouth wrote a check, his body didn’t want to cash.

PART THREE | FAMILY LEGACY – Jerry Lawler is just the first Superstar to make his debut from Tennessee. Nashville’s own Jeff Jarrett came to the World Wrestling Federation the week after Survivor Series. Jarrett comes with a huge shadow looming over him. His father, Jerry, is a legend in Memphis wrestling. Jarrett has embraced his legacy and brought his father on as his manager. However, early on we could see two different temperaments between the father and son pairing as Jeff has come off as more endearing to the fans while Jerry wants his son to live up to the family name. Jerry boasts that his son is the greatest wrestler in the world and coined the memorable phrase, “J-E-double F, J-A-double R-E-double T, ain’t he great!” Jeff often appears embarrassed by his dad’s excessive bragging about him. They are quite the pair. Jeff is quickly rising in stock with the fans, while Jerry has become one of the most hated.

PART FOUR | CITIZEN OF THE EARTH – At Survivor Series, Mr. Backlund rescued the Natural Disasters from imminent dissolution and repackaged them as GLOBAR WARMING. Initially, Backlund was an environmental nut that no one took serious. But now, he has the muscle behind him to get noticed. Backlund has since started referring to him as a Citizen of the Earth saying that he is a gift to mankind to rescue it from destroying itself. Backlund says that when he wins the tournament, he will rebrand himself King of the Environment and everyone will be forced to listen to his warning.

PART FIVE | HART OF TEXAS – Jeff Jarrett isn’t the only participant who has a deep family tradition in wrestling. Two other participants, Bret “the Hitman” Hart and “Texas Tornado” Kerry Von Erich threw their names in the ring as tournament participants. Von Erich’s family made a name for themselves deep in the heart of Texas where his dad, Fritz, and many brothers have wrestled for decades. Meanwhile, the Hart family, led by patriarch Stu, have become famous in Calgary, Alberta in part because of Stu’s dungeon and his many sons who have laced up their boots. Will one of these two sons of legends and future legends in their own right bring home the crown for their namesake?

PART SIX | FAILURE TO LAUNCH – There is one WWF Superstar who has been less than impressive since his debut. “Mr. Wrestling” Matt Borne initially looked like he would be one to look out for after running through a long line of developmental talents. But once Borne started facing more strict competition, he started racking up losses of his own. In the last month, Borne has fallen short to both Razor Ramon and Mr. Backlund. But his most embarrassing loss came at the hands of “the Model” Rick Martel who gave Borne his first loss at Survivor Series. President Tunney was reluctant to give Borne a spot in the tournament based off of this poor performance. But Borne upped the ante and gave Tunney a reason to give him one last shot. Borne put his career on the line saying, “If I can’t beat the Model at King of the Ring, I will retire from wrestling.” Borne claimed that he has learned from his mistakes and guarantees a win.

PART SEVEN | THE TAXMAN COMETH - The eighth and final participant of the tournament may have found himself an entry through nefarious methods. Initially, President Tunney implied that “the Native American” Tatanka would have a spot in the tournament. But following a closed door meeting between “the Million Dollar Man’ Ted Dibiase, “I.R.S.” Irwin R. Shyster, and President Tunney, it was Shyster who would be granted the final entry. Rumors circulating throughout the WWF is that President Tunney is in hot water with the Board of Directors over the lawsuit involving Shawn Michaels. There are at least some who believe Dibiase is buying favoritism for himself and Shyster. This private meeting preceded WWF announcing that it was receiving a tax break from the Internal Revenue Services over some charitable work that it had done in recent years, leaving many to wonder, how did that happen?

PART EIGHT | RIP & ROAR – Looming over the entire event is the mysterious appearance of a masked Superstar who hasn’t officially wrestled a match. He first appeared at Survivor Series where he abducted an unconscious Sgt. Slaughter. The following day, Slaughter turned up groggy, confused, and injured. Slaughter said he came to, finding himself lying in a dark alley with a dislocated arm. Since then, other developmental talents have found themselves, post loss, abducted under similar circumstances. In the two other situations that this happened, both men were discovered the next day with dislocated arms. Many have dubbed this mysterious man, who dawns an old English overcoat, the Ripper. How does the Ripper choose his targets and what does he do with them during the missing time?

PART NINE | BREAKOUT – The final chapter of the month of December concerns the future of the WWF Championship. “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair is finding challengers from both locker rooms. Having a change of heart at Survivor Series to repeal the dastardly Money, inc. didn’t earn him any new friends from the opposing side. Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, and the likes made it known that just because the fans were willing to give him a second chance doesn’t mean they were and they going to welcome him with open arms. Flair didn’t expect anyone to forgive him for his transgressions on his word, alone. Instead, he would earn their respect and their forgiveness. Savage told Flair he could take the first step down that road by giving him a rematch. But before he could, Jack Tunney announced that Flair’s next opponent would be decided at Royal Rumble in a new match. Tunney told the fans that we are entering a new era for the WWF and it’s time for some new challengers for the title. Tunney described a new match called the Breakout Brawl that would take place at King of the Ring. Five new WWF Superstars would compete in a match that put them in the ring at the same time with a 30-minute timer. The Superstars brawl to earn the contender’s advantage by pinning or forcing another Superstar to submit. At that point, the Superstar with the advantage is scrambling to keep it by not allowing other Superstars to be pinned or submitted. At the end of 30 minutes, the Superstar with the advantage will be granted a shot at Ric Flair’s WWF Championship at the Royal Rumble. Tunney said that next week, he would announce the 5 contenders. Between then and the following week on Superstars, the infamous meeting between Tunney and Money, inc. took place. Not only did Irwin R. Shyster get a spot in the King of the Ring tournament but Tunney slightly changed the direction of the Breakout Brawl from new Superstars to Superstars who had never held the WWF Championship which made it possible for “The Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase to get first entry into the match. Additionally, “The Total Package” Lex Luger was given a spot after his impressive debut at Survivor Series. And despite losing his first match at the same show, “The Man of Tomorrow” Genechiro Tenryu was given the third entry. The fourth position was given to “The Bad Guy” Razor Ramon following his dominant performance in becoming his team’s soul survivor at the most recent Pay-Per-View. And having been quietly ousted from the King of the Ring, “The Native American” Tatanka was repaid in kind with a promotion to the Breakout Brawl match being undefeated in the World Wrestling Federation since his debut. Tatanka, Luger, Tenryu, Dibiase, and Ramon are in a coveted position to earn a shot at the WWF Championship at the Royal Rumble. But in such a chaotic match, which of the five will have the best odds?

WWF SATURDAY NIGHT’S MAIN EVENT:

KING OF THE RING

December 26, 1992 | Nashville, Tennessee

FIRST ROUND MATCH
“Texas Tornado” Kerry Von Erich versus Jerry “the King” Lawler

FIRST ROUND MATCH
Bret “the Hitman” Hart versus “I.R.S.” Irwin R. Shyster

FIRST ROUND MATCH
“Mr. Wrestling” Matt Borne versus “The Model” Rick Martel

FIRST ROUND MATCH
“Double J” Jeff Jarrett versus “Citizen of the Earth” Mr. Backlund

BREAKOUT BRAWL | #1 CONTENDERS MATCH

“Total Package” Lex Luger | “Man of Tomorrow” Genechiro Tenryu | “Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase
“The Bad Guy” Razor Ramon | “Native American” Tatanka

WWF SATURDAY NIGHT’S MAIN EVENT:

KING OF THE RING

FIRST ROUND MATCH
“Texas Tornado” Kerry Von Erich versus Jerry “the King” Lawler

The arena buzzed with anticipation as Jerry "The King" Lawler and "Texas Tornado" Kerry Von Erich prepared to lock horns in the highly anticipated first round match of the King of the Ring tournament. The crowd's energy was electric, divided between Lawler's smug arrogance and Von Erich's rugged determination. The bell rang, signaling the start of the bout. Lawler, known for his cunning tactics, circled Von Erich cautiously, sizing up his opponent. Von Erich, a powerhouse with a reputation for his relentless aggression, wasted no time launching into an offensive onslaught. The two competitors traded holds, each countering the other's moves with precision. As the match progressed, Lawler began to show signs of frustration. Von Erich's resilience and unyielding spirit posed a challenge he hadn't anticipated. The crowd roared in approval as the action spilled outside the ring, with both wrestlers brawling on the unforgiving arena floor. Back in the ring, Lawler, sensing the tide turning against him, feigned exhaustion. Seizing the opportunity, he reached under the ring and pulled out a steel chair, intending to use it as an equalizer. However, the referee caught him in the act and promptly confiscated the weapon. While the referee handed the chair to the timekeeper, Lawler, ever the master manipulator, revealed brass knuckles hidden in his tights. The audience gasped as he mercilessly struck Von Erich, who crumpled to the mat. The referee, oblivious to the foul play, turned around just in time to witness Lawler covering Von Erich for the pin. As the referee slapped the mat for the three-count, Lawler celebrated his tainted victory, relishing in the chorus of boos from the outraged audience. The Texas Tornado had been felled, not by sheer skill, but by Lawler's underhanded tactics, leaving the fans clamoring for a rematch and justice to be served in the squared circle. Regardless, Lawler had reached the semi-finals.

FIRST ROUND MATCH
“Mr. Wrestling” Matt Borne versus “The Model” Rick Martel

The arena crackled with tension as "Mr. Wrestling" Matt Borne, fueled by a recent humiliation at Survivor Series, stepped into the ring to face off against "The Model" Rick Martel. The audience could sense the animosity between the two competitors, and the atmosphere was charged with anticipation. Borne shocked the WWF fans when he declared this match to be a do-or-die fight in which he would retire from wrestling if he was unable to win. From the opening bell, Borne unleashed a relentless assault on Martel, his movements sharp and calculated. The memory of Martel's recent mockery fueled Borne's aggression as he sought retribution in the squared circle. Martel, known for his flamboyance and finesse, found himself overwhelmed by Borne's relentless onslaught. Within the first five minutes of the match, Borne seized control, showcasing his technical prowess. The crowd watched in awe as Borne expertly executed a series of punishing maneuvers, wearing down Martel's defenses. Sensing an opportunity for payback, Borne expertly transitioned into a Fujiwara armbar, a submission hold that elicited groans from the audience. The move caught Martel off guard as this was the first time that Borne had used it in repertoire of holds. Martel grimaced in pain as Borne torqued the armbar with precision. The referee closely monitored the situation, aware of the potential danger. The agony etched on Martel's face painted a vivid picture of the retribution Borne sought. The Model, unwilling to succumb, fought desperately to free himself from the excruciating hold. Just when it seemed Martel might escape, Borne tightened his grip, forcing Martel to submit. The bell rang, signaling Borne's victory, but the intensity didn't end there. As Borne released the hold, Martel clutched his shoulder, writhing in pain. Emergency personnel rushed to the scene, attending to Martel's potential injury. The crowd fell into an uneasy hush, realizing the severity of the situation. Borne, having extracted his revenge, watched with a stoic expression as Martel left the ring, holding his shoulder. The Fujiwara armbar had left its mark, and the aftermath underscored the personal vendetta that had unfolded in the ring, leaving fans wondering about the fate of "The Model" and the implications of Borne's calculated retribution. Days later we would find out that even though Borne released the hold when he was directed to, it had done significant damage to the right shoulder of Martel. Possibly more excruciating to the Model was watching his opponent advance to the semi-finals.

FIRST ROUND MATCH
“Double J” Jeff Jarrett versus “Citizen of the Earth” Mr. Backlund

The arena buzzed with anticipation as the eccentric "Citizen of the Earth" Mr. Backlund, accompanied by his imposing enforcers Earthquake and Typhoon, collectively known as GLOBAL WARMING, made his way to the ring. On the other side, the fan-favorite "Double J" Jeff Jarrett entered to a thunderous ovation, ready to take on the crusader for the planet. Jeff’s dad, Jerry, wasn’t as well received as his son, however. The third opening round match kicked off. From the opening bell, it was clear that Backlund, with his unpredictable nature, intended to make a statement. Jeff, playing by the rules, showcased his technical prowess against the unorthodox style of his opponent. However, GLOBAL WARMING lurked menacingly at ringside, ready to tip the scales in Backlund's favor. As the match unfolded, Backlund's climate crusade took a dark turn when Earthquake and Typhoon attempted to intervene behind the referee's back. The official, vigilant to the shenanigans, promptly ejected the enforcers from ringside, restoring a fair one-on-one contest. Backlund, undeterred, nearly secured victory with a devastating move. However, the wily Jerry Jarrett, acting as Jeff's manager, slyly placed his son's foot on the ropes, saving the match. Jeff, unaware of the assist, rallied against the relentless Backlund. In a surprising turn, Jerry, seizing an opportunity, tripped Backlund when he bounced off the ropes. Jarrett, dazed but instinctively seizing the moment, planted Backlund with a thunderous DDT. The referee counted the three, and the arena erupted in cheers as Jeff Jarrett secured an unexpected victory. Jerry joined Jeff in the celebration, but the enraged Mr. Backlund couldn't contain his fury. In a fit of madness, he lashed out at the official, applying his notorious crossface chickenwing and attempting to break the referee's arm. It took multiple officials to pry Backlund away, leaving chaos in the ring and a bewildered Jeff Jarrett trying to make sense of the unexpected turn of events. Unsure how, Jeff wasn’t going to let ambiguity keep him from celebrating the fact that he was headed to the semi-finals.

FIRST ROUND MATCH
Bret “the Hitman” Hart versus “I.R.S.” Irwin R. Shyster

In the heart of the squared circle, the clash between Bret "the Hitman" Hart and "I.R.S." Irwin R. Shyster unfolded as a masterclass in technical wrestling. The two skilled competitors engaged in a back-and-forth display of holds, counters, and near falls, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats. The final first round match was going to deliver the fans every dollar’s worth that they paid to be here tonight. Prior to the match, a backstage segment featured "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and his Money, Inc. partner, Irwin Shyster, plotting their strategy. DiBiase made a mysterious phone call, assuring someone that payment was contingent on victory. The crowd was left in suspense, unsure of the impending plot. As the bout reached its climax, Hart countered Shyster's aerial assault with a perfectly timed inverted atomic drop. Seizing the opportunity, the Hitman swiftly applied his signature Sharpshooter submission, signaling the potential end. However, the tension heightened when DiBiase rushed to the ring, distracting the referee. Unexpectedly, the Mountie, making a shocking return to the WWF, appeared from the crowd and tased Bret Hart from behind the referee's back. The Hitman released the hold and crumpled to the mat, writhing in pain. Irwin R. Shyster, though unable to capitalize in the chaos, looked on in disbelief as the 15-minute time limit approached. The match concluded in a time limit draw, leaving the crowd buzzing with confusion. Bret Hart, nursing the effects of the taser attack, stormed off in anger, searching for retribution against the Mountie. Irwin Shyster, frustrated and incredulous that victory slipped through his fingers, remained in the ring, contemplating the missed opportunity. The unresolved plot hinted at a deeper conspiracy orchestrated by DiBiase and his associates, adding an air of mystery and intrigue to the ongoing saga in the World Wrestling Federation.

IN RING PROMO | King’s Court

Welcome, loyal subjects, to a special edition of "King's Court" with yours truly, Jerry "the King" Lawler! Tonight, I'm delighted to have the semi-finalists of the King of the Ring tournament right here – the honorable "Mr. Wrestling" Matt Borne and the charismatic "Double J" Jeff Jarrett. As the tension simmers, Lawler masterfully manipulates the situation, attempting to sow seeds of distrust between the two honorable competitors. With a sly grin, he prods at their resolve, questioning whether friendship will withstand the allure of the crown of victory. Borne and Jarrett, both paragons of virtue, stand firm against Lawler's devious provocations. The King revels in stoking the flames, aiming to create chaos within the ranks of these allies turned adversaries. However, despite Lawler's best efforts, the unyielding spirits of Borne and Jarrett prevail. As the tension peaks, both men make it abundantly clear – they won't succumb to Lawler's tricks, and their focus remains on the tournament bout. In a unified voice, they promise triumph over each other, vowing to settle their differences in the ring. With a final warning to Lawler that they're coming for him next, the stage is set for an epic showdown in the King of the Ring tournament semi-finale.

SEMI-FINALS MATCH
“Double J” Jeff Jarrett versus “Mr. Wrestling” Matt Borne

The atmosphere in the arena was electric as "Double J" Jeff Jarrett and "Mr. Wrestling" Matt Borne, two honorable competitors, prepared for an intense showdown. Both men, known for their in-ring prowess and sportsmanship, were determined to claim victory in this highly anticipated match. From the opening bell, the crowd was treated to a display of technical mastery and athleticism as Jarrett and Borne engaged in a back-and-forth battle. Each move was executed with precision, and the audience roared with approval at the competitive spirit on display. As the match progressed, the intensity escalated, with near falls keeping the crowd on the edge of their seats. The Jarrett patriarch, Jerry, observed from ringside, occasionally offering words of encouragement to his son. However, the match remained a fair contest, with both men refusing to compromise their principles. In the closing moments, the action spilled to the outside when Jeff delivered a thunderous clothesline, inadvertently propelling both himself and Borne over the top rope. A brief scuffle ensued on the arena floor, showcasing the passion and determination of these two competitors. As Jeff re-entered the ring, Matt attempted to follow suit, only to be hindered by an unexpected obstacle. Jerry Jarrett, seizing the opportunity, latched onto Matt's foot, preventing him from getting back into the ring. The referee concluded his ten-count, and as he did so, Jerry released his grip, rolled under the ring, and hastily emerged on the other side. Confusion clouded Jeff's expression as he was declared the winner by count-out. Matt, frustrated and pleading his case, watched helplessly from the outside. Jerry, with a smug grin, played innocent, leaving plausible deniability in his wake. Despite the controversy, Jeff accepted the victory with a mix of confusion and gratitude, while Matt continued to protest, setting the stage for potential future encounters and unresolved tensions in the ring.

BACKSTAGE SEGMENT | Time to Pay Up

Between the next two matches, we get a short backstage segment where three men we’ve never seen in the WWF are shown walking through the halls in the back. They are all wearing Italian suits and ties. The suits are nice, but that may be the only thing nice about them. They look rough. One of them shouts, “there he is!” And an unknown person wearing a black WWF t-shirt is startled to see them and takes off running. He looks like he could be a stagehand for the show and not part of the show itself. As the man sprints away, two of the three men take off after him. They corner the man who looks scared to death. The three men close in on him and accuse him of ducking them for weeks. “You got the money?” The production assistant denies having money and needing more time. One of the men grabs his hand and starts to bend it backwards. However, another of the men stops him. “You’re right-handed?” The production assistant responds that he is. The man forces his partner to release the man’s hand. “Break his left hand.” And the man grabs the other hand and bends it until the man screams. “A man’s got to work to make money, ya know.” The three start to leave before they remind the production assistant that they’ll return to collect.

BREAKOUT BRAWL | #1 CONTENDERS MATCH

“Total Package” Lex Luger | “Man of Tomorrow” Genechiro Tenryu | “Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase
“The Bad Guy” Razor Ramon | “Native American” Tatanka

The arena was charged with anticipation as the Breakout Brawl commenced, featuring five elite wrestlers vying for the coveted contender's advantage. Tatanka and Razor Ramon stepped into the ring, ready to set the tone for an electrifying match. The clock began its countdown, and the action unfolded. During the initial five minutes, Tatanka and Ramon showcased their athleticism, trading powerful strikes and high-impact maneuvers. However, no pinfalls or submissions were allowed in this phase. The crowd roared in excitement as the clock signaled the arrival of the third competitor, the imposing Genechiro Tenryu. With three men in the ring, the dynamic shifted, and the intensity escalated. Tatanka seized an opportunity to pin Razor Ramon, but before he could solidify the advantage, he found himself ejected from the ring by the cunning Tenryu. Taking advantage of the chaos, Tenryu quickly covered Ramon and secured the contender's advantage. As the next five-minute interval began, the ring was left with Tatanka and Tenryu, both aiming to control the match. Surprisingly, Tatanka turned the tables and pinned Tenryu, gaining the contender's advantage. The anticipation grew as the fourth competitor, Lex Luger, entered the fray. Luger brought his power and technical prowess to the match, and in a stunning turn of events, he forced Tenryu to submit with his signature Torture Rack. Luger now held the contender's advantage, setting the stage for a thrilling final stretch of the Breakout Brawl. The last five minutes saw all five competitors engaged in a chaotic battle. Razor Ramon and Ted Dibiase briefly formed an alliance against Luger, but the alliance quickly crumbled when Dibiase betrayed Ramon. Meanwhile, Tatanka and Tenryu continued their personal vendetta. With only minutes remaining, Razor Ramon managed to roll up Dibiase from behind, stealing a pinfall and securing the contender's advantage. Ramon looked poised for victory, but he slipped out of the ring to avoid the encroaching Tatanka and Luger. In a shocking twist, Dibiase attempted to buy Tenryu's loyalty, offering him money to lie down for a pin. Tenryu, seemingly accepting the bribe, surprised everyone by rolling Dibiase into a pin and snatching the contender's advantage. As the timer expired, Tenryu stood outside the ring, holding Dibiase's money and smiling. The arena erupted in disbelief as the Man of Tomorrow had outsmarted everyone, leaving Tatanka, Luger, and Ramon stunned. The Breakout Brawl concluded with Tenryu triumphant, showcasing his cunning tactics and securing the contender's advantage in a match that kept the audience on the edge of their seats. By winning, Tenryu will be named Flair’s opponent at the Royal Rumble to contend for the WWF Championship.

BACKSTAGE SEGMENT | The Ripper Returns

Between the final two matches of the night, we get a final backstage segment. The man who made his first appearance at Survivor Series to abduct Sgt. Slaughter and apparently dislocate his shoulder and subsequently absconded with a few other developmental talents in the same fashion returned at Saturday Night's Main Event to do it again. The cameras catch up with Rick Martel who is being checked on by doctors who have diagnosed him with a rotator cuff injury and placed his arm in a sling. As "The Model" winces and stumbles out of triage only to walk face to face (or at least face to mask) with the Ripper. Martel is startled. He laughs, because until now, the Ripper had only abducted traditional good guys. But Martel's smile faces quickly when the Ripper squeezed Martel's injured shoulder and dropped him to his knees. Eventually Rick Martel's pain overcame him and he fell to the ground and passed out from extreme pain. The Ripper then loaded Martel onto his shoulder and walked into the shadows carrying him. The Ripper has officially demonstrated that he doesn't care where you align on the moral spectrum, you're fair game for abduction. What is his plans with the Model? Only time and Martel can tell.

KING OF THE RING FINALS
Jerry “the King” Lawler versus “Double J” Jeff Jarrett

The tension in the air was palpable as Jerry "the King" Lawler and "Double J" Jeff Jarrett clashed in a highly anticipated wrestling match. Lawler, the wily villain, faced off against the virtuous Jarrett, with the added wildcard of Jeff's father, Jerry Jarrett, at ringside. From the opening bell, the match showcased technical prowess and cunning strategies. Jeff's dad, Jerry Jarrett, repeatedly attempted to interfere, but Lawler, ever vigilant, thwarted his attempts to bend the rules. The crowd roared as Lawler caught and stopped Jerry's every move, aware of the elder Jarrett's penchant for cheating. Frustration mounted for Lawler, and he decided he'd had enough of Jerry Jarrett's meddling. Seizing an opportunity behind the referee's back, Lawler slipped a chair into the ring and slammed it against the mat, creating a loud noise. He then tossed the chair into Jerry Jarrett's unsuspecting hands. The official, catching sight of the chair, promptly ejected Jerry from ringside, leaving Jeff alone to face Lawler. The bout intensified with Lawler resorting to underhanded tactics, using eye rakes, pokes, and cheap shots to gain the upper hand. However, the resilient Jeff Jarrett fought back, countering Lawler's every move. As Lawler attempted to use the exposed corner to his advantage, Jeff reversed the maneuver, sending Lawler crashing back-first into the metal turnbuckle. A visibly hurt Lawler stumbled out, clutching his aching back, only for Jeff to seize the moment. With precision, Jeff executed a DDT that reverberated through the arena. The crowd erupted as Jeff pinned Lawler, securing the victory and the title of King of the Ring. After the match, Jerry Jarrett returned to the ring, elated by his son's triumph. He adorned Jeff with the crown, placed a robe on his shoulders, and handed him a scepter. Jeff, beaming with pride, stood tall in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee, as the crowd roared its approval. The show concluded with Jeff Jarrett celebrating his hard-fought victory, symbolizing the ascent to royalty in the world of professional wrestling. Jeff Jarrett has defeated the King and taken the crown of King of the Ring for himself. He has also earned the coveted 30th entry slot in the 1993 Royal Rumble match.

*For transparency, I used ChatGPT to write the wrestling matches. I gave it the details that I was wanting, how I wanted the match to go, and who to win and then edited out things that weren't in character or didn't make sense to the match and added things that I thought were fitting to the match. I will more than likely continue to do this as I continue on this story. All storylines were created by and written by me.*

The Story So Far | WWF Championship

“The Nature Boy” Ric Flair has recaptured his WWF Championship from Randy Savage. The line of opponents for Flair was already long, but he doubled it when he didn’t go along with Dibiase’s plans to attack Ric’s friend, Mr. Perfect. Now, a pariah in the locker room of WWF’s villains and not being immediately received by the good guys following years of misgivings, Ric Flair is truly a man without a home. Flair may not be liked by anyone in the locker room, but the fans have quickly rallied to his side.

“The Macho Man” Randy Savage lost his WWF Championship due to Flair’s cheating ways but now he is expected to play fair with the new and improved Nature Boy. Savage has made it clear that he respects Flair but he hasn’t forgot how he got his title. Savage put his name at the top of Flair’s challengers list and has already signed the same to the dotted line of the Royal Rumble match in January.

“The Immortal” Hulk Hogan returned to the WWF in early September after a world tour to fight the greatest wrestlers in the world. Hogan took the WWF on tour for his final battle in a match against Yokozuna. When Flair brought out his new secret weapon, Genechiro Tenryu, to attack both men, Yokozuna and Hogan joined forces to form the Global Powers and take them out. Now, the two are looking at both individual and tandem accolades.

“The Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase has become the most hated man in the WWF when he took his misgivings to a whole new level by attacking Mr. Perfect at Survivor Series and blamed him for their team’s loss. Rumors are starting to circulate that Dibiase has some leverage over Tunney and that was never more evident than when he weaseled his way into the Breakout Brawl match at King of the Ring. Dibiase has always said that every man has a price; does that include Tunney?

“The Total Package” Lex Luger was the hottest free agent signing of the WWF in 1992. He was a last second replacement for the Ultimate Warrior at Survivor Series when the latter walked out of the company. Luger was a soul survivor that night and has since kept himself in the spotlight by wrestling for the #1 contendership at King of the Ring. Luger has registered for the Royal Rumble match in hopes of earning a shot at his former foe Flair at WrestleMania.

“The Man of Tomorrow” Genechiro Tenryu eased into a top tier spot in the company when Flair brought him in as a gun for hire. But before Tenryu could settle into his role, his employer had a change of heart. Tenryu didn’t respect Flair’s decision and has since turned on his boss. Tenryu earned a title shot at Flair’s WWF Championship at Royal Rumble by winning the Breakout Brawl at King of the Ring. The only question that remains, Tenryu’s talents don’t come cheap; who is signing his checks?

The Story So Far | Intercontinental Championship

“The Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels may have elevated himself into a prominent role of hatred in the WWF when he coerced newly crowned Intercontinental Champion, British Bulldog, to defend his title on short noticed. Shawn cheated to win the title but suffered the consequences. Now, Shawn has used a threat of legal action to get Davey Boy suspended and protect his reign by only having to defend the title once a month and with a very auspicious steel reinforced boot on his broken foot.

“The British Bulldog” Davey Boy Smith is out of action for the next five months. There are backstage rumors floating around that it may be related to a policy violation but on television, it’s because Davey Boy attacked Shawn after their match and broke his foot. Davey is expected back after the Royal Rumble even though it’s believed that his suspension is up before then. Davey has made it known that he has his sights set on taking back the gold that Shawn stole from him.

Bret “the Hitman” Hart has been stepping in as a replacement for his suspended brother in-law to challenge Michaels for the Intercontinental Championship. Shawn has used every leverage in his arsenal to avoid giving Hart a title shot. Most recently, Bret found a returning adversary in The Mountie when his former foe returned at the King of the Ring to cost Hart his first round match against I.R.S. There is at least some belief that Mountie was paid off by Dibiase, creating a new wrinkle in that story.

“The Texas Tornado” Kerry Von Erich has rebounded back into the Intercontinental title picture following Summer Slam. The Tornado had a great showing at Survivor Series, even if he came up short. Von Erich had a heartbreaking loss at King of the Ring when Jerry Lawler cheated to win. Von Erich has been busy petitioning Tunney to get him into a match against Shawn Michaels for the Intercontinental Championship, soon, possibly believing that once Davey Boy returns, that well will dry up.

“Mr. Wrestling” Matt Borne is a very unusual story. Borne returned to the WWF following a six year hiatus and looked impressive early on. Borne’s status in the division is in constant fluctuation by losing important matches, only to fight for a return match and win. Borne is making a name as a man who may lose a match here and there, but promises that he will never lose to the same man twice. So far, he has been true to his word having lost many matches only to retrieve that loss weeks later.

“The Bad Guy” Razor Ramon is someone to watch out for in the WWF. Razor made waves in the WWF long before Survivor Series but proved to be a prominent force when he was the sole survivor of his elimination match. Razor had a dominant showing in the Breakout Brawl match even though he came out on the losing end. The Bad Guy is on a hot streak, having not lost a single one on one encountered in the WWF. Ramon now has his sights set on the Royal Rumble match in January.

Jerry “the King” Lawler has made waves in the WWF in his less-than-a-month tenure with the company. Lawler convinced Tunney to hold a one-night tournament to crown a King, expecting to legitimize his nickname with an official crown. Despite his nasty efforts to win, Lawler came up short and now has to restart from the bottom of the division. Lawler says that he is royalty and will prove it when he wins the Royal Rumble and takes the title off that coward Ric Flair.

“Double J” Jeff Jarrett possibly has the best position in the WWF entering January 1st. He is the reigning King of the Ring winner and holds the #30 entry in the Royal Rumble match. He also has the full support of the fans. But, he is a man divided. While Jarrett has stayed on the straight and narrow in his WWF run, his dad and manager, Jerry Jarrett hasn’t been so kind. Jerry has shown a tendency to cheat to help his son. It also doesn’t help that he boasts excessively about him even when no one has asked.

“The Native American” Tatanka still has not been pinned or submitted in singles action since his debut. Aside from that, Tatanka really hasn’t set himself as a dominant name in the division. Tatanka is looking to climb the contenders ladder in January. Despite getting bumped from the King of the Ring tournament for Shyster, Tatanka managed to get included in the Breakout Brawl where he scored the first pinfall of the match but was unable to win. Tatanka just announced his entry in the Royal Rumble.

“I.R.S.” Irwin R. Shyster is not just Dibiase’s lackey. That’s at least the message he keeps spewing. But it would be hard to be convinced of that. Shyster appears to have Dibiase’s best interest at heart, always. But Irwin’s friend is forever grateful and repaid his debts by getting Shyster into the King of the Ring tournament. Irwin came up short in a time limit draw against Bret Hart despite outside assistance. Now, Shyster has turned his attention towards the Royal Rumble match but as Dibiase’s aid or foe?

The Story So Far | WWF Tag Team Championship

The Beverly Brothers won the WWF tag team titles from Natural Disasters and nearly put them on the shelf as a team. There has been no shortage of opponents for the two brothers from Shaker Heights but none of which are stacking up as legitimate contenders. Tunney has promised the Beverlys that their days as champions are numbered; he has two challengers for their titles who will make their debut on the first episode of Monday Night Raw in January.

Global Warming, the former Natural Disasters, were inches from irreversible destruction when they each captained opposing teams at Survivor Series. However, a very interested, Mr. Backlund saved the two and reunited them under his services and rebranded them Global Warming. Earthquake and Typhoon are more than Backlund’s henchmen. They have quickly propelled themselves as the top contenders of the tag team division as well as escalated their mentor further up his own ranks.

The Story So Far | Special Attractions

“The Sumo Superstar” Yokozuna was initially on loan from Japan as a partner for Hulk Hogan. But the duo has decided to become permanent allies in the WWF. Yokozuna has only wrestled a handful of matches to date, but put a fear in the hearts of 29 other men when the biggest Superstar in WWF history threw his name into the proverbial Royal Rumble match. Which of these 29 Superstars will have the strength to get this man over the top rope?

“The Phenom” The Undertaker has been absent from the WWF since his career-defining win in the Coffin Match at Survivor Series. Aside from a single promo from the Deadman announcing he will be entering the Royal Rumble match, no one has heard from Undertaker in over a month. The Phenom has promised to make an appearance at the first episode of Monday Night Raw, leaving many hoping and praying it isn’t them the Undertaker has set his sights on.

“The Voodoo Prince” Papa Shango has quietly amassed quite an arsenal of magical relics in the WWF. Shango claims to have found an old magic while touring in France in the summer. Now, the Voodoo Prince has been tracking down relics, or more so their owners, and handing them an impressive defeat before relieving them of their ownership. So far, he has Barbarian’s bone necklace, Warlord’s “W” staff, the Berzerker’s sword, and most recently Hercules’ chains. But he says there is one more to go.

“Citizen of the Earth” Mr. Backlund has become the laughing stock of the wrestling world. Backlund returned to the WWF after an eight-year absence. Dressed in a suit and tie and referring to himself as Mr. Backlund, Bob was spouting the woes of global warming and environmental disaster. Backlund says that the earth is dying and he has been chosen as its champion to defend her and restore order by reversing the harm we have caused her.

The Ripper has been an enigma in the World Wrestling Federation. Not much is known about the man other than he has a habit of appearing after matches and abducting Superstars. Days later, the Superstars are found and in serious condition. Sgt. Slaughter, Rick Martel, and a slue of developmental talents have all been injured at the Ripper’s hands. Who is he, why is he doing this, and how is he choosing his victims? No one knows. His looming presence has become a sore spot for many, though.

The Syndicate made their first appearance in the WWF at King of the Ring. Three men, dressed in fine Italian suits, attacked a production assistant and broke his hand after he was unable to repay a debt that he owed them. In the days since, we have learned that they work for someone that they call the Boss. Aside from that, we know very little about these men other than they represent what many believe to be a mob family. We expect to learn more in the coming days.

EPISODE ONE | UNCUT & UNCENSORED

The first episode of Monday Night Raw kicked off with the current WWF Champion, Ric Flair, making his presence felt. Flair talked about the mistake of giving a live microphone to the Nature Boy on a show that promised to be uncensored. But Flair said that those days are behind him. He’s had a change of heart and that change has made him the most hated man in the locker room today. He’s got a line of challengers a mile long. Whether you’re one of the good guys or the bad guys, everyone wants a piece of the Nature Boy! Flair drops names like Hogan, Savage, Luger, and Undertaker from one locker room to Dibiase, Ramon, Michaels, and Lawler in the other. Flair is cut off by Bobby Heenan followed by Flair’s next challenger Genechiro Tenryu. Heenan tells Flair that if you think you can just fire me and move on you got another thing coming. Heenan says that he was the brains to Flair’s operation and it wasn’t until Ric tried to use his own brain that he started making terrible decisions. Heenan says he won’t stand for this. If Flair is sending him packing, he’s taking every dirty secret in Flair’s history with him along with all of Flair’s weaknesses. And he’s going to sell them to every man in that locker room. Before long, even the Brooklyn Brawler will have a win over the Nature Boy! But there’s one man who will get the secrets for free. Heenan says that Flair mentioned a lot of people lining up to challenge him. But he forgot the most important one. The man who would challenge him next. Did you forget about Tenryu? The man who you sent me to Japan to recruit to be your hired gun? You threw him away just like you did me. And at the Royal Rumble, we’re going to humiliate you! Flair and Tenryu get face to face but Heenan steps between them. Tenryu takes a step back and turns around only to slam his fist into Flair’s head with a spinning backfist. Heenan gives Flair a stark reminder. “He’s got his sights set on you!” The first match in Monday Night Raw history featured the Undertaker taking on Damien Demento in what was, on paper, a well balanced fight. But despite Demento getting some offense of his own, the Undertaker looked impressive with a high performance win over the man from the Outer Reaches of Your Mind. After the match, Undertaker grabbed a body bag to stuff Demento in, only to be surprised to find his prey was already snatched. The Ripper had appeared suddenly and abducted Demento for his experiments. The Undertaker was not impressed. The first Royal Rumble promo featured Hulk Hogan and his tag team partner Yokozuna talking about their colossal entry into the Rumble match. Hogan reminds Yoko that it’s every man for himself. Yoko says that he’ll have Hogan’s back all the way to the end but when it gets down to one on one, it really will be every man for himself. Hogan shakes his partner’s hand and the Global Powers appear to be on the same page. A second promo immediately followed with Earthquake and Typhoon, the team formerly known as the Natural Disasters (now Global Warming) talking about how this planet is on a course for destruction, just like the 28 other superstars in the ring at Rumble. The promo was short, but the 800+ pounds of destruction speaks for itself. After a commercial break, we get Global Warming’s mentor and leader, Mr. Backlund in the ring cutting a promo over how humans are killing the planet. He has been chosen as Earth’s champion and will find to defend her. Backlund points out a man drinking a soda in the front row from a Styrofoam cup and calls him out. Eventually, Backlund applies his crossface chickenwing on the man and has to be pulled off of him by security. Another Royal Rumble promo featuring Jeff Jarrett aired. Jeff, alongside his dad, Jerry Jarrett, says that he has the coveted #30 spot in the Rumble and tells Flair that while he appreciates him trying to make amends for his wrongs, his plan is to win the Rumble and take the title off of him at WrestleMania. Back in the ring, we get our second match of the night. The Beverly Brothers have an enhancement match against Putski & Powers. The match is quick and demonstrates the Beverly’s abilities. The only major event to note of the match, aside from the Beverlys winning, was the debut of The Steiner Bros. who appeared in the front row. They were announced earlier as the newest signees to the World Wrestling Federation, the team that Tunney alluded to signing at King of the Ring. Post match, the Steiners and Beverlys jaw at each other before security splits them up. A backstage promo featured The Syndicate appearing for only the second time in the WWF. The three tailored suit wearing wise guys found their target in the back. Terry Taylor had nowhere to run and faced the music. He was asked if the had their money. Taylor says things have been slow but he has a match next week that he guarantees he will win and will come through with paying back his debts. The Syndicate decide to leave him unscathed so he could fight and earn the money he owes them. We get one final Royal Rumble promo from Ted Dibiase and his business associate Irwin R. Shyster who say they have a sure-fire gameplan at the Royal Rumble. Dibiase says that when money talks, men walk. And he has a LOT of money. Shyster says that he’s been snooping around in the archives digging through old tax returns and he’s got his eyes set on a few tax cheats in the Rumble. The two laugh as the promo cuts. Before the main event we get a short recap of this past week’s Superstars. The longstanding tensions between High Energy and NY’s Most wanted, and The Bushwhackers, and The Nasty Boys fell apart when a tag team match turned into an all out brawl between the eight men. The third consecutive week of action ended in the same chaotic result. President Tunney managed to get order and said this has to stop. At Royal Rumble, the eight will compete in an eight man tag match. The losing teams will disband forever. The four teams agreed to the terms, confident that they could push the other side out. Back in the ring, we head to the main event. Shawn Michaels is putting his Intercontinental Championship on the line against Kerry Von Erich. Shawn was given the night off at the Royal Rumble as a gift from Tunney for defending his title at the first Monday Night Raw. Shawn’s frequent threats of lawsuits has put Tunney on edge. Shawn and Tunney came to this agreement so long as Shawn could pick his opponent and Tunney could narrow the pool of options to three. Both Bret Hart and Tatanka were passed over for The Texas Tornado. In the match, Shawn tries to use every dirty tactic in the book to win. When he lost confidence he could win, he settled for losing by disqualification or countout. But Von Erich scouted the Heartbreak Kid well and was always a step ahead of him. When the action spilled to the outside, Shawn tried his last desperate attempt to cheat to win when he used his steel-reinforced protective boot to deliver a side crescent kick to Kerry. However, the Tornado sidestepped and Shawn hit the metal ringpost. Kerry tossed the champ into the ring and followed him in. When back on their feet, Von Erich knocked Shawn’s lights out with a Tornado Punch and wrapped him up for the three count. Shawn had done everything he could to protect his Intercontinental title but at the end of the day the Texas Tornado scored his second title win and celebrated with a very energetic crowd as the show went off the air.

PART TWO | PROPORTIONATE RESPONSE

The second episode of Monday Night Raw kicked off with speculation in the air about Ric Flair’s response to Genechiro Tenryu knocking him out the week before with an unexpected backfist. Vince McMahon says that the WWF is on high alert and every eye in the building is looking out for the Nature Boy. The show fires up with Shawn Michaels coming out. The fans are wild, not letting the Heartbreak Kid forget that he lost his Intercontinental Championship last week in the main event. Shawn wastes no time telling Jack Tunney to get to the ring. The President of the WWF obliges and joins him. Michaels tells Tunney that his loss last week was WWF’s fault for forcing him to get into the ring so soon after breaking his foot. Michaels leans heavy on reminding Tunney about litigation and tells him to do the right thing and reverse the decision. Tunney says that he has had his legal team pour over the events of the last four months and they can’t find fault in WWF’s response. But he does call out a rematch clause in Michaels’ original contract if he so desires to use it. Shawn says the WWF will be hearing from his lawyers. The first match of the night features the Steiner Bros. taking on the unlikely pairing of Putski & Powers. We see a quick flash of WWF Superstars where the Beverly Brothers tell the Steiners that showing up isn’t enough to get a title shot at their WWF Tag Team titles. Beau & Blake tell Scott and Rick that if they can beat Putski & Powers in a time faster than they did; then they might consider giving them a shot at their titles. Scott and Rick do exactly that. They defeat Putski & Powers one second faster than the Beverlys did the week prior. In a replay, Vince McMahon shows a side by side comparison of the Beverlys match next to the Steiners. Impressively, the Steiners duplicate the Beverlys match, performing all the same moves in identical procession but in faster time than Beau and Blake. The only difference is the Steiners finished the match with a Steinerline as opposed to Shaker Heights. Later in the night, we learn that Tunney was so impressed that he granted the Steiners the title match at the Royal Rumble without even consulting the Beverlys or their manager the Genius. The first Royal Rumble promo featured Randy Savage who says he’s done it all in the World Wrestling Federation but one thing still alludes him; victory at the Royal Rumble. Savage calls back that he has royalty running through his veins and reminds us that he formerly was a king of the WWF. Savage says that at Rumble, he will win. He then puts Ric Flair on notice saying that Ric may have had a change of heart and is walking the straight and narrow of the WWF but he still owes him for robbing him of his WWF Championship. An immediate counter to that promo came from Jerry Lawler who announced that he, too, will be in the Royal Rumble. Lawler says that Savage may have been a puppet king but there is only one true king of the WWF and it’s not that fraud Jeff Jarrett. Lawler tips his crown and says you’re looking at him. Everyone is talking about Ric Flair’s change of heart but no one is talking about Lawler being victimized of his rightful title at King of the Ring. Lawler says he is going to win the Rumble, reclaim the crown that Jarrett stole, and take the WWF Championship at WrestleMania. After a commercial break, we see Matt Borne in the backstage area. He approaches the office of President Jack Tunney and just before he can knock on the door he is interrupted by Damien Demento. Damian has a padded neck brace on and stands between Borne and the door. “You need something?” “I didn’t know President Tunney had a door man?” “Relax boy scout. I was here first. You can see him when I’m done.” “What happened to your neck?” “I don’t want to talk about it.” Instead of knocking, Demento barges into Tunney’s office as Borne looks shocked to see Demento after his disappearance at the hands of the Ripper last week. On Superstars we discover that Borne and Demento were both at Tunney's office asking about entries into the Royal Rumble, to which he gave to both men. Back in the ring, we get our second match of the night. Razor Ramon is taking on Terry Taylor in singles action. We see a recap of Taylor’s encounter with the Syndicate last week where Taylor doesn’t have their money but claims he will have it after his victory this week. Another short recap shows an interview with the Syndicate on Superstars where we learn the identity of the three men as Silent Lou, Pretty Boy Chris Candido, and Rocco. Dirty sheet reports have revealed them as current NWA:ECW wrestlers Louis Spicolli, Chris Candido, and Rocco Rock. Back in the ring, the match is competitive but Razor Ramon ultimately takes advantage and controls the match to the end where he hits his Razor’s Edge before pinning the Terrific One. Following the match, the Syndicate appeared and said that Terry messed up. At Royal Rumble, the Boss is coming collect for himself. Later we learn that Taylor has been positioned to face the Boss at the pay-per-view, Tunney claiming that it’s better to handle it in the ring than outside like the Syndicate has been known to do in recent days. The last two Royal Rumble promos hit and we start off with Lex Luger who says that he has sent shockwaves throughout the WWF since his arrival. At Survivor Series, it was he who had Ric Flair beat inside the ring before the Nature Boy slipped out and took the coward’s loss. At King of the Ring, he nearly took the number one contendership. It’s not long before he finally claims what he set out for here in the WWF. At Royal Rumble, I’ll win. And when I do, I’ll stand across the ring from my former bitter rival. No one in the WWF knows Ric Flair like me. He may have the fans fooled, but he’s the dirtiest player in the game. When he’s done with the fans, he’ll revert back. When I take his title, you’ll see. The second promo was from Bret Hart who got a small measure of revenge against his former foe the Mountie this last week on Superstars. Hart says that there is a conspiracy amuck here in the World Wrestling Federation. Something doesn’t smell right and it’s coming right out of the office of the President of the WWF. Every time Ted Dibiase walks into that office, Tunney swindles some unsuspecting Superstar. It just so happens, the most recent time was me. Hart tells Dibiase that he’s got his eye on him. I don’t care who you’ve paid off. I.R.S., the Mountie, whoever else, it doesn’t matter. Hart says they call him the Hitman for a reason. He takes men out. “I’ll start at the bottom and work my way up to the money man himself. At Royal Rumble, you’re entire bankroll can’t save you from what I’m going to do to you.” Back in the ring, we see a table set up. We have our first official contract signing segment on Monday Night Raw. Earlier in the night, we saw Shawn Michaels approach the office of President Tunney with his lawyer. We got word that Shawn relented on his threat of legal action over the loss last week and has decided to invoke his rematch clause at Royal Rumble. Jack Tunney invites Shawn Michaels to the ring who comes out with his lawyer. Then, Kerry Von Erich was introduced. The Texas Tornado came out with his newly won Intercontinental Championship, much to the disgust of the Heartbreak Kid. The contract signing was generally uneventful until after the match, Tunney announced the match. “At Royal Rumble, “the Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels will challenge “the Texas Tornado” Kerry Von Erich for the Intercontinental Championship. And as agreed upon by both men, there will be a SPECIAL REFEREE!” Shawn flips out. “I didn’t agree to that.” Tunney shows Shawn the contract and then accuses him of hiring a cheap lawyer since his legal representative didn’t catch it. Shawn decks his lawyer and goes to attack until Von Erich makes the save. Shawn recoils towards the exit as Tunney fills him in on the details. “And that special referee is… well… a man who has been suspended as a wrestler in the WWF but not as a referee. Serving out his final night of his suspension will be the BRITISH BULLDOG filling in as the special referee!” Shawn backs right into the returning Davey Boy Smith who is wearing the referee stripes. Michaels goes ballistic but Smith doesn’t touch him, honoring his commitment to officiate the match fairly. “And gentlemen, Royal Rumble will be Smith’s final night of suspension. Whoever leaves with the Intercontinental Championship, will defend it against him the following night on RAW!” The crowd goes bananas! The final match of the night featured Tatanka taking on Kamala with implications for the Royal Rumble. The two men were randomly drawn from the Rumble pool to compete in this match. The winner will receive nothing except a sigh of relief. The loser of the match will receive the dreaded #1 entry position in the Royal Rumble match. This gave both men an excitement and motivation and performed well in the ring. Kamala leaned on his brute strength and brawling techniques while Tatanka had a technical prowess and a daringness to use high flying maneuvers to the gain the advantage. Nearing the end of the match, we get a surprise appearance from Papa Shango who takes a high interest in the feathered headdress of Kamala. The Voodoo Prince eventually takes what he came for and plucks a feather from the headdress and flees from the scene. Tatanka caught a glimpse of it and took off after him, full speed. The referee made a ten count that Tatanka never returned for. Having been disrespected by having a feather stolen from his headdress, Tatanka had other things to worry about. Kamala celebrated, the only way he knew how, the fact that he wouldn’t be the #1 entry in the Rumble. An honor that the Native American would bestow. Throughout the night, we saw a few shots of Bobby Heenan walking around in the locker room with his newest client, Genechiro Tenryu. Always, walking about ten feet to the rear, was a handful of security guards. Heenan gave them orders to watch Tenryu’s back because he knows the Nature Boy and he will try to get a coward’s advantage by attacking him from the rear. The end of the show saw Heenan and Tenryu leaving the arena. As they walk out of the building, Ric Flair is waiting. He grabs the door behind them and slams it shut. He slips a metal pipe through the doorhandle to keep it from being open. We see the security beating on the door trying to get through but it’s not moving. Flair smiles and the crowd roars. The Nature Boy races after Tenryu who tries to jump into his car and leave but is stopped by Ric. The two brawl throughout the parking lot slamming each other into car panels. At one point, Tenryu has a slight advantage and charges at Flair only to be sent high into the air and flipping onto the front hood of a car with a backbody drop. The windshield is busted and now Nature Boy has Heenan right where he wants him. As Flair stalks after Bobby we see Tenryu roll off the car in the background and flop into the driver’s seat of another. He starts up the car, slams it in reverse and nearly drives over Flair to separate him from Heenan. The Brain jumps into the car and Tenryu speeds off leaving Flair standing tall and all alone. We cut off the air, six days until the Royal Rumble with our WWF Champion having exacted revenge from the man who blindsided him last week.

WWF PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT:

ROYAL RUMBLE

30 Man Royal Rumble Match

#1 Tatanka | Ted Dibiase | Bret Hart | Mr. Backlund | Razor Ramon

Hulk Hogan | Yokozuna | The Undertaker | Earthquake | Typhoon

Randy Savage | I.R.S. | Lex Luger | The Mountie | Big Boss Man

Headshrinker Samu | Headshrinker Fatu | Kamala | Papa Shango | Virgil

Jerry Lawler | Matt Borne | El Matador | Damien Demento | #30 Jeff Jarrett

+ Five surprise appearances

WWF Championship Match

(c) “the Nature Boy” Ric Flair versus “Man of Tomorrow” Genechiro Tenryu

Intercontinental Championship Match

(c) “Texas Tornado” Kerry Von Erich versus “Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels

Special Referee: “British Bulldog” Davey Boy Smith

WWF Tag Team Championship Match

(c) The Beverly Brothers versus The Steiner Bros.

“Terrific” Terry Taylor versus The Boss w/ the Syndicate

High Stakes 8 Man Tag Match

High Energy & Bushwhackers versus Nasty Boys & NY’s Most Wanted

WWF PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT:

ROYAL RUMBLE

High Stakes 8 Man Tag Match

High Energy & Bushwhackers versus Nasty Boys & NY’s Most Wanted

The first match of the evening kicked off on the Free-For-View kickoff show on the USA Network. A raucous crowd erupted as the bell rang, signaling the commencement of the high-stakes eight-man tag team match. On one side of the ring, the electrifying duo of High Energy, comprised of Owen Hart and Koko B. Ware, joined forces with the wild and unpredictable Bushwhackers, Butch and Luke. Across the squared circle, their adversaries, the rugged Nasty Boys, Knobbs and Saggs, teamed up with the notorious pairing of NY's Most Wanted, Repo Man and Brooklyn Brawler. From the opening moments, the match showcased the contrasting styles and personalities of the two teams. High Energy and the Bushwhackers relied on their high-flying and unorthodox maneuvers, keeping the Nasty Boys and NY's Most Wanted on their toes. However, the opposition countered with brute force and underhanded tactics, making every exchange in the ring unpredictable. The pace of the match quickened as each team took turns gaining the upper hand. Owen Hart dazzled the audience with his technical prowess, while Koko B. Ware soared through the air with his trademark dropkicks. The Bushwhackers added an element of chaos, biting and battering their opponents, much to the delight of the audience. On the opposing side, the Nasty Boys unleashed their brawling style, using double-team maneuvers to wear down their opponents. NY's Most Wanted displayed a cunning mix of power and deceit, with Repo Man employing his sly tactics and the Brooklyn Brawler resorting to underhanded moves. As the match approached its climax, chaos ensued. All eight men spilled out of the ring, engaging in a wild brawl that tested the limits of the referee's control. Amidst the mayhem, Repo Man seized a crucial opportunity, sneaking a tag to the unsuspecting Brooklyn Brawler behind Luke's back. With Luke dazed and unaware of the tag, Repo Man and Brawler executed their devastating finishing move, the LOJACK. They lifted Luke and dropped him neck-first across the top rope, leaving him vulnerable for Repo's pin. Brawler, with cunning precision, fended off Luke's partners, preventing them from intervening. The referee's hand slapped the mat for the final count, and the teams of Nasty Boys and NY's Most Wanted emerged victorious. The bell rang, and the realization set in — the teams of High Energy and the Bushwhackers were now forced to disband, a somber ending to a fiercely contested and dramatic eight-man tag team encounter.

“Terrific” Terry Taylor versus “The Boss” Bam Bam Bigelow

The atmosphere was charged with anticipation as the virtuous "Terrific" Terry Taylor stepped into the ring to face the mysterious leader of the Syndicate. The crowd waited patiently as the Boss appeared. The Boss, decked in a sharp suit and tie, exuded an air of authority that hinted at his involvement with the enigmatic Syndicate. Bam Bam Bigelow stepped forward as the head of this New Jersey Crime Family. The bell rang, and the match began with Taylor displaying his technical prowess, attempting to outmaneuver the larger and imposing Bigelow. However, The Boss proved to be an unstoppable force, overpowering Taylor with his sheer strength and dominance. With each thunderous move, Bam Bam demonstrated his physical prowess, shrugging off Taylor's attempts at offense. The crowd watched in awe as The Boss methodically dismantled Taylor, showcasing a level of brutality that left no room for mercy. In a display of raw power, Bigelow hoisted Taylor onto his shoulders and executed a bone-crushing backbreaker, sending shockwaves through the arena. Taylor, writhing in pain, felt the crushing impact on his spine as he was dropped back-first onto The Boss's knee. As the referee counted the three-count, The Boss secured his victory, but the brutality didn't end there. Consumed by a sinister rage, Bam Bam Bigelow mounted over the fallen Taylor, delivering ruthless blows that left him unconscious and battered. The crowd's cheers turned to gasps of concern as The Boss, without remorse, sent a chilling message to anyone who dared to cross his path. Exiting the ring with an air of malevolence, Bigelow, once shrouded in mystery, now revealed himself as the merciless Kingpin of the Syndicate. The beaten and broken Terry Taylor lay in the ring, a victim of The Boss's unrelenting power and ruthless aggression, as the dark chapter of their rivalry unfolded in the unforgiving world of professional wrestling. Taylor may not have been able to repay his debt; but he paid for it.

WWF Tag Team Championship Match

(c) The Beverly Brothers versus The Steiner Bros.

The energy in the arena was electric as the WWF Tag Team Champions, the Beverly Brothers, made their way to the ring, accompanied by boos and jeers from the crowd as well as their manager the Genius. Beau and Blake, the cunning and conniving champions, had decimated every tag team that stood in their way, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Their opponents tonight, the Steiner Brothers, were the new kids on the block, eager to make a name for themselves. As the bell rang, the match kicked off with a frenetic pace. The Steiner Brothers, Rick and Scott, showcased their impressive strength and technical prowess, taking the fight to the Beverlys. However, the champions were no pushovers, and they quickly turned the tide with underhanded tactics and dirty tricks. The middle of the match saw the Beverlys isolating Rick Steiner, cutting off the ring and preventing him from tagging in his powerhouse brother, Scott. The Beverly Brothers displayed a seamless synergy, executing a relentless back-and-forth offense to wear down Rick. The referee missed crucial tags, and the Beverlys capitalized on every opportunity to cheat and keep Rick away from his partner. Despite the odds stacked against them, the moment finally arrived. Rick endured the punishment and made the hot tag to Scott, who exploded into the ring like a force of nature. The pace escalated as Scott cleaned house, unleashing a barrage of suplexes, clotheslines, and power moves that left the Beverly Brothers reeling. Desperate to retain their titles, the Beverlys attempted to escape the match by count-out. They sprinted towards the exit, hoping to take the cheap way out. However, the determined Steiners chased them down, hauling them back to the ring. Unfortunately for the Steiners, the referee reached the ten-count just before they were able to get them back into the ring. The match was declared a double count-out, and the Beverly Brothers narrowly retained their titles. However, the Steiners were not satisfied. In a final act of defiance, Scott and Rick delivered a devastating Steiner Device to Beau, leaving the champions writhing in pain as the crowd erupted in cheers. The Beverlys may have escaped with the gold, but they didn't escape unharmed, and the Steiner Brothers had made a statement that they were a force to be reckoned with in the WWF tag team division.

Intercontinental Championship Match

(c) “Texas Tornado” Kerry Von Erich versus “Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels

Special Referee: “British Bulldog” Davey Boy Smith

The tension was palpable in the arena as "the Texas Tornado" Kerry Von Erich defended his Intercontinental Championship against "the Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels. The crowd erupted as Davey Boy Smith called for the bell rang, signaling the beginning of a showdown between two of wrestling's finest. Shawn nearly got into it with the Bulldog but opted to just remind him to call the match fair. The match started with a display of technical prowess and agility as both competitors engaged in a back-and-forth exchange. Kerry Von Erich, known for his strength and intensity, grappled with the nimble and charismatic Shawn Michaels. The chemistry between the two was undeniable, each countering the other's moves with precision. Shawn Michaels, nursing a fractured foot, relied on a steel-reinforced boot for protection. Throughout the match, he attempted to utilize the boot, aiming for Kerry's head with his signature side crescent kick. However, the Texas Tornado proved elusive, dodging each attempt and frustrating Michaels' efforts to gain the upper hand. As the match reached its climax, Shawn Michaels managed to seize control. His calculated offense showcased his resilience and determination to capture the Intercontinental Championship. Sensing an opportunity, Michaels tried to execute the Tornado Punch, a move made famous by Kerry Von Erich himself. Shawn connect and immediately made the cover. The Bulldog made a very reliable count for Shawn but Von Erich kicked out. Shawn didn’t take kindly to the missed win and got into a verbal jawing with Bulldog. The two argued and eventually Shawn’s anger got the best of him and shoved Bulldog. Davey threatened a disqualification but didn’t have to go through with it when Von Erich grabs Shawn by shoulder and spun him around and nailed Michaels’ with his own side crescent kick sending the Heartbreak Kid staggering into the ropes. With impeccable timing, the Texas Tornado launched himself off the ropes, connecting with a thunderous Tornado Punch that left Michaels sprawled on the canvas. The Bulldog hit the mat and counted to three, and the arena exploded with cheers as Kerry Von Erich retained his Intercontinental Championship. The Texas Tornado had weathered the storm brought by Shawn Michaels, showcasing not only his resilience but also his ability to turn his opponent's strengths against them. As Kerry celebrated in victory, the crowd acknowledged the incredible display of skill and sportsmanship between two legendary competitors. Bulldog raised Tornado’s hand high in the air but kept a watchful eye on the Intercontinental Championship, mindful that he will be fighting Kerry for the same title the following night.

WWF Championship Match

(c) “the Nature Boy” Ric Flair versus “Man of Tomorrow” Genechiro Tenryu

The atmosphere was charged with anticipation as "the Nature Boy" Ric Flair, the reigning WWF Champion and a fan favorite, stepped into the ring to defend his title against the sinister "Man of Tomorrow" Genechiro Tenryu, managed by the cunning Bobby "the Brain" Heenan. The stakes were high, and the crowd was on the edge of their seats. The match began with a display of technical prowess from both competitors. Ric Flair, a ring veteran with a plethora of signature moves, faced a unique challenge as Tenryu had been meticulously coached by Heenan, who once managed Flair himself. Tenryu displayed an uncanny ability to reverse Flair's classic maneuvers, leaving the champion momentarily flustered. One specific moment showcased Tenryu's prowess as he whipped Flair into the corner. The Nature Boy, attempting his trademark flip over the top rope, found himself on the apron only to be met with a thunderous clothesline from the determined challenger. Heenan's influence became evident as Tenryu successfully reversed Flair's Figure Four leg lock not once but twice, frustrating the champion who usually relied on the move to secure victory. Despite Tenryu's dominance, Flair, a seasoned ring general, fought back with resilience. As the match progressed, Tenryu took control, implementing a relentless offense. He constantly sought guidance from Heenan, who shouted instructions from ringside, exploiting Flair's vulnerabilities and weaknesses. Tenryu's near falls and close attempts to put away the champion kept the crowd on the edge of their seats. Heenan, true to his devious nature, attempted to tip the scales in Tenryu's favor. At a critical moment, he slipped a steel chair into the ring and climbed onto the apron to distract the referee. Seizing the opportunity, Tenryu grabbed the chair, poised to strike Flair and secure victory. However, the wily Nature Boy had a trick up his sleeve. With a sudden low blow, Flair turned the tables on Tenryu, leaving him incapacitated. The champion quickly rolled up his opponent in a small package, securing the three-count and retaining his WWF Championship. The crowd erupted in cheers as Flair, despite the odds and Heenan's devious coaching, emerged victorious. The Nature Boy's experience, coupled with his willingness to play dirty when necessary, proved that he was indeed the dirtiest player in the game, leaving Tenryu and Heenan shocked and defeated.

30 Man Royal Rumble Match

#1 “the Native American” Tatanka | #2 “the Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase

#3 Bret “the Hitman” Hart | #4 Virgil | #5 Mr. Hughes

Tatanka lost a match that made him the #1 entry. Ted Dibiase claimed that he would buy the win. Bret Hart comes in hot and goes right after Dibiase. However, we see what Dibiase meant when his former bodyguard, Virgil, entered. Dibiase offered Virgil a stack of money to eliminate himself. And he does. The first mystery entrant of the match, Mr. Hughes, debut with the WWF. He reveals himself as Dibiase’s new bodyguard and helps Ted fight Bret and Tatanka.

#6 Damien Demento | #7 “Mr. Wrestling” Matt Borne | #8 “the Ugandan Giant” Kamala

#9 Headshrinker Fatu | #10 “the Rocket” Owen Hart

In this next segment, Demento comes out but still has a hurt neck following his attack from the Ripper. His confrontation with Matt Borne comes into fruition when Borne is the next entry. Borne shocks the world when he locks in a Dragonsleeper before nailing a brainbuster and tossing Demento to the outside. Borne doesn’t last long after that when Kamala enters the fold. Fatu joins them after that. Throughout this fight, Ted Dibiase and Mr. Hughes are dominating by working as a tandem. But the big shock surprise entrant is Owen Hart who comes to his brother’s rescue. The Hart Brothers fight back and work together to eliminate Mr. Hughes.

#11 “the Voodoo Prince” Papa Shango | #12 Headshrinker Samu

#13 “el Matador” Tito Santana | #14 The Mountie | #15 Brutus “the Barber” Beefcake

The next segments are dominated by Papa Shango. When he comes out, he has skull hanging from a necklace of bones. We saw a segment earlier in the night when Shango took all of the “relics” he had collected and created a new magic. He puts the magic in the skull we see later. As he comes out, the skull is smoking. Before he enters the fray, Shango pours something out of the skull onto his hand. It’s a red liquid. In the match, he puts his hand on Tatanka's face and chants something. It’s clear that from here, he has some control over him. Despite some sort of new voodoo magic control over Tatanka, it isn't enough to spare Tatanka a devastating elimination at the hands of the Headshrinkers. Kamala soon followed him and was eliminated by them. Beefcake was the surprise entrant and the crowd rallied behind the Barber! The Mountie comes out in this segment to give Dibiase an ally. They work together to clean house. Halfway through the match, we are down to Ted Dibiase, Mountie, Bret Hart, Owen Hart, the Headshrinkers, Papa Shango, and Brutus Beefcake.

#16 Big Boss Man | #17 “Citizen of the Earth” Mr. Backlund

#18 “The Immortal” Hulk Hogan | #19 Earthquake | #20 OJ Simpson

This next segment kicks off with the return of the Big Boss Man who goes right after his former foe, the Mountie. The two brawl all throughout the ring until Dibiase separates them. He offers the Boss Man a pile of cash to let bygones be bygones. To the surprise of Brutus Beefcake, the Boss Man takes the cash and forms a new alliance with the Mountie called Can-Am Corrections. Brutus is the first to suffer from their workmanship as he takes a double clothesline over the ropes. They work together to take out the Headshrinkers and then fight the Hart Brothers. Even though Bret survives, Owen is eliminated. Mr. Backlund finds himself at odds with Hulk Hogan until Earthquake makes the save. Backlund commands Earthquake to take out Hogan. However, the biggest shock of the night was the WWF debut of former NFL player and celebrity, OJ Simpson. Juice comes out hot and saves Hogan from Backlund and Earthquake.

#21 Typhoon | #22 “The Sumo Superstar” Yokozuna | #23 “The Phenom” The Undertaker

#24 Jerry “the King” Lawler | #25 “All-American” Scott Steiner

Bret rallies back against Million Dollar man and eliminates his two enforcers. The match started thinning out a little from here. But it filled back up when Typhoon came out to help Backlund and Earthquake against Hogan and OJ Simpson. The side evens out when Yokozuna makes his Royal Rumble debut. Hogan and Yokozuna work together to eliminate Global Warming while OJ Simpson tosses Mr. Backlund out. Hogan and Yokozuna celebrate their monumental eliminations, only for Hogan to pull one over his partner and toss Yokozuna out. ‘Zuna is angry but Hogan reminds him that it’s every man for himself. Hogan is upset with himself for it but he probably should have told himself the same advice. OJ Simpson learned from Hogan and dumped him out as well. Hogan and Yoko then brawl with Global Warming out of the arena. The biggest shock of this group was Scott Steiner being the final mystery entrant after having already wrestled earlier in the night.

#26 “the Bad Guy” Razor Ramon | #27 “I.R.S.” Irwin R. Shyster

#28 “The Macho Man” Randy Savage | #29 “The Total Package” Lex Luger | #30 “Double J” Jeff Jarrett

As we get into the final five entries, we have Ted Dibiase, Bret Hart, Papa Shango, OJ Simpson, Undertaker, Jerry Lawler, and Scott Steiner in the ring. Papa Shango is the first eliminated when, despite a new mystical power, the Undertaker flips him to the outside. Razor Ramon is the next entrant and gets the upset of night when he tosses the Deadman out of the ring. I.R.S. was next out and came out to help Dibiase who was without a friend. The two work together and Dibiase puts an end to OJ Simpson’s magical night by tossing him out. Randy Savage is next out and we have great fighting amongst the participants in the ring until it's time for Lex Luger’s entrance. Luger’s music hits but he never appears. A camera cuts to the back and we see Luger lying on the floor with three men looking over him. We can’t see their faces because of how dark the backroom area is. Luger is ruled out for the match. President Tunney makes a last minute change and welcomes back to the WWF, “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig. Perfect takes Luger’s spot and enters. Finally, Jarrett makes his entrance and we have everyone in the match. It doesn’t take long to learn who the three men were that had attacked Luger when two of them enter the ring and look like they will attack Hennig, only to turn on Savage and Hennig and the two men toss Savage out. Hennig exits the ring through the middle ropes and takes a seat at the announcer’s table where he shares with McMahon and Heenan the identity of his two men are Brian Adams and Bryan Clark, who beat up Savage right in front of the announcer’s table. Hennig eventually returns to the ring and gives Dibiase a price. Ted Dibiase is reluctant but eventually agrees to Perfect’s price and Hennig hops out of the ring to eliminate himself. This new faction has single handedly taken out Luger and Savage in one night. From here, we are down to Hart, Dibiase, Ramon, Shyster, Jarrett, Scott Steiner, and Lawler. Hart and Steiner work together to get Dibiase alone by eliminating I.R.S. Jarrett shocks Lawler by eliminating him but soon Jarrett joins him when Ramon drops down and pulls the top rope when Jarrett attempted a clothesline over the ropes. The final four are Ramon, Steiner, Hart, and Dibiase. Ramon is the first eliminated when Scott Steiner shows his absolute strength with a powerslam over the top rope. Steiner is next when Dibiase shoves Hart into him during the previous elimination and it causes Scotty to go out over the top. Scott is frustrated when he sees Bret behind him as the one who had tossed him out, not knowing it was incidental. The final two men are the #2 and #3 entrants of the match. The two have a great wrestling match with close back and forth action. Heenan rushes from ringside and goes to the back. He returns a minute later with Mr. Hughes. As he does, Dibiase is flipped over the top rope and onto the apron. Bret rushes him and hits him with a hip attack. The force is enough to send Dibiase flying off the apron, only to be caught by Mr. Hughes, who then lays Dibiase on the apron and save him from elimination. Bret is frustrated and starts screaming at Hughes, only for Dibiase to slip in behind him and roll him over the top rope for his elimination. After the match, Dibiase, Irwin, Hughes, Heenan, Mountie, Boss Man, and eventually Virgil all celebrate in the ring. Dibiase stops, smiles at Virgil, and laughs. He directs Can-Am Corrections to attack Virgil and they oblige. Dibiase celebrates his Royal Rumble victory, knowing he is headed to WrestleMania to face Ric Flair for the WWF Championship.

PART THREE | EVERYONE HAS A PRICE

It’s the night after Royal Rumble and the third episode of Monday Night Raw goes live! Ted Dibiase hits the ring with his music. He is followed by a small entourage of devotees Irwin R. Shyster, Mr. Hughes, Big Boss Man, The Mountie, and Bobby Heenan. Dibiase is lauded as the #1 contender to Ric Flair’s championship following his Royal Rumble win. “Who says money can’t buy happiness? Hahahah!” Dibiase says he had every intention of coming out tonight and trying to bury the proverbial hatchet with Flair but something happened. Last week, he was watching the Presidential Inauguration and he was sickened by something. As President Bill Clinton was being sworn into office, sitting two chairs back was none other than “the Nature Boy” himself. What made Dibiase most sick was when the new President of the United States shook Ric Flair’s hand. “I almost threw up in my mouth.” That’s what’s wrong with this nation. Crooked politicians mingling with crooked people. This nation is falling apart and it’s time for a change. “I will be that change.” Ted Dibiase then shocked the world when he declared that Bill Clinton may be the 42nd President of the United States, but his office will end in four years when he loses to Dibiase. “I’m Ted Dibiase, and I’m running for President of the United States!” The crowd roars in a buzz at the announcement. Red, white, and blue balloons and confetti falls from the sky as Hail to the Chief plays. Dibiase smiles and shakes hands with all of his friends in the ring. That is, until his music is cut and Hart Attack hits. Dibiase cuts his eyes back to the entrance where Bret Hart appears with a microphone. “I hate to rain on your parade, but we have some unfinished business.” Hart reminds Dibiase that he’s only the number one contender because Mr. Hughes saved him from being eliminated. Dibiase was infuriated at Hart’s announcement that he will right that wrong. In four weeks, at Saturday Night’s Main Event, Hart has received word from President Tunney that he will challenge Dibiase for the #1 contendership at WrestleMania! “I’m taking what you stole from me!” Before we head to commercial break, we see Dibiase screaming, “You won’t make it four weeks!” He sends Hughes, Irwin, Boss Man, and Mountie to go after Hart, only to back off when Texas Tornado, British Bulldog, and Virgil join him at the entrance. The newly formed Campaign retreat back to Dibiase now that Hart has back-up. The first match of the night was a developmental match between The Undertaker and an enhancement talent named Mike Davis. The Undertaker shows off for the crowd demonstrating his best maneuvers. The only news to report here is that during the match, Razor Ramon appeared in the entrance walkway and watched the match. Getting a better view of the Phenom, the Bad Guy laughed to the camera and said, “This is the guy they’re all scared of?” Ramon left before the match even concluded. The Undertaker put Mike Davis down with a tombstone piledriver to win the match. We cut back to the backstage area for a pretaped promo from Jerry Lawler. “You know, I got a BIG problem with you Jeff Jarrett. The King of the Ring was supposed to be my royal affirmation. The Royal Rumble was supposed to be my crowning glory as king. Twice now, you’ve stuck your nose in my business. Twice now, you’ve robbed me of birthright to be king of the World Wrestling Federation. Well, there’s only enough room for one king here in the WWF. I’m coming Jeff Jarrett. And I’m going to show the world that you’re nothing more than a pauper to my kingship.” Just before commercial break, we see the door to President Jack Tunney’s office. Ted Dibiase barges past the camera and kicks the door open. He scream, “We had a de…” before the door swings shut. We go to commercial and upon return, Jack Tunney is standing before a camera and addressing the fans at home. “Over the commercial break, I’ve had an opportunity to speak to Mr. Dibiase about his grievances with Bret Hart. I infirmed Dibiase that he will in fact defend his #1 contendership against Bret Hart in four weeks at Saturday Night’s Main Event, live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Dibiase has voiced some legitimate concerns about this defense being held in Hart’s hometown with his entire family in attendance. To preserve the sanctity of this match, I have decided to grant Dibiase’s request that this match be held inside a STEEL CAGE!” The crowd roared with excitement. This will guarantee that the match will be between Dibiase and Hart alone without outside interference from either party. The second match of the night was a match that Dibiase put together in his time with Tunney. Dibiase’s new bodyguard, Mr. Hughes will be going one on one with Virgil, Dibiase’s former bodyguard. We are shown the Rumble match where Virigl accepted a cash bribe from Dibiase to eliminate himself from the match. In the post-match celebration, with all of Dibiase’s friends out to share in his win, Virgil was singled out by Dibiase and attacked. A stark reminder that he is not in Dibiase’s camp. Back in the ring, Virgil found much of the same success with Hughes. The much larger Hughes dominated the match and ate a pin following a devastating sidewalk slam. Hughes stood dominant over his fallen foe looking like he barely got a workout from Virgil. In the backstage area, we see a pretaped vignette from the Steiner Bros. Rick and Scott tell us how disappointed they were to not successfully win the tag team titles at the Royal Rumble from the Beverly Brothers. Scott describes how the Beverlys took the cowardly exit and left the ring before the match was over, intentionally losing the match by countout which unfortunately makes it possible for them to retain their titles. Unfortunately for Beau and Blake, they will have one more shot at them. Next week on Monday Night Raw, the Steiners will get their hands on the Beverlys in match contested with no countout. “Beau and Blake, there is nowhere to run. You won’t escape the Steiners this time!” After a commercial break, we return to the ring where Bam Bam Bigelow goes head to head with former High Energy member Koko B. Ware. The head of the Syndicate showed his absolute dominance in the ring when he beat Koko to what appeared to be an inch of his life in the ring. The Boss finished off his opponent with a backbreaker, dropping the Birdman backfirst onto his knee. Following the pin, Bigelow added injury to insult when he pummeled Koko with a fury of fists. When he was done, Bigelow wiped the blood off his hands and directed his triad of followers to exit ringside with him. However, the worst had yet to come for Koko. From the shadows, the Ripper emerged to abduct the fallen man. The masked madman departed with Koko B. Ware’s injured body. Where? Who knows. We cut to the locker room of the Global Powers. Hulk Hogan approaches a very angry looking Yokozuna. We see a quick clip of Hogan betraying his friend by eliminating him in the Royal Rumble when Yokozuna wasn’t looking. Hogan tries to break the ice. “Yoko, you okay brother?” The Sumo Superstar just glares at him while taping up his wrists. “You know I had to! It was every man for himself and I saw an opportunity. You would have done the same thing, brother!” There was a long pause. “NO. I wouldn’t’ have. Some things in this life are worth more than victories and titles. Like friendship!” Hogan was cut to the bone. “I…” but Yokozuna wasn’t listening. “Just give me some space!” Hogan goes to leave but stops. “Look, brother. Next week, I got Bob Backlund one on one. But you know Global Warming will be there. Can I count on you to have my back?” “Like you had mine?” Hogan takes a deep sigh. He deserved that. He leaves as Yoko continues to prepare for in ring action. A second door to the room opens and Yokozuna is joined by Mr. Backlund. Yoko is ready for a fight. “Ah! Honor! I LIKE IT! I didn’t know anyone around here still had any! Maybe you’re teaming with the wrong guy!” Backlund hands a card to Yokozuna and leaves before telling him to just think about it! A pretaped video shows a replay of Papa Shango in the Royal Rumble creating a new voodoo magic inside a skull. During the match he pours a red liquid onto his hand. Shango then places his hand on the face of Tatanka and chants something. When he pulls his hand away, he has gained some sort of control over the Native American wrestler. We cut to Shango in a dark room. Tatanka is behind him with a red hand painted on his face. He is stoic and unflinching. Shango speaks. “The red hand commands the simple minded. Tatanka may be brave but he has no direction. A warrior turning here and there blowing with the breeze, fighting everyone. Under my spell, my direction, I’ll concentrate him on a foe worthy of his might. Until then, we assemble an army.” The Voodoo Prince smiles with the Indigenous Superstar behind him unmoved. The main event of the night features Kerry Von Erich defending his Intercontinental Championship against Davey Boy Smith. Just 24 hours after surviving Shawn Michaels, “the Texas Tornado” was a step slower than usual against his referee from the night before, “the British Bulldog.” A very competitive match between the two began as the ring echoed with the roar of the crowd as these two powerhouses collided. Von Erich's lightning-quick strikes met Smith's raw strength, creating a spectacle of athleticism. The Texas Tornado unleashed his signature discus punch, but the British Bulldog retaliated with a thunderous running powerslam. Each near fall intensified the crowd's fervor. The end of the match saw a complete mishap when Bulldog loaded the Tornado onto his shoulder. He quickly turned and Von Erich’s foot struck the official and knocked him out. To the surprise of the crowd, Shawn Michaels rushed out of the back dragging an official by the shirt. He tore the shirt off the referee and put it on himself. Bulldog nailed Von Erich with a running powerslam. Shawn slid into the ring to make a VERY fast three count. 1…. 2…… NO! Shawn stopped and smiled. Bulldog is angry. He grabs Shawn by the shirt and pushes him against the corner threatening to deck him. In the meantime, Von Erich comes to and doesn’t realize what’s happening. He grabs Bulldog, spins him around and knocks his lights out with a Tornado Punch! He doesn’t even realize that Shawn is the referee. 1…. 2….. NO! Shawn stops once again. As Von Erich gets to his feet. SUPERKICK! Shawn’s new finisher, the steel reinforced boot side crescent kick knocks Kerry out! The original referee comes to as Shawn exits. 1…… 2…… 3…… 4….. 5……… 6……. 7…… 8……. 9…….. 10! Both men have counted out! Shawn is happy of his handiwork and dances around the ring as both men groggily come to with no clear winner. The final segment and we are in another lock room where we are greeted by a very energetic Ric Flair. The Nature Boy commends Genechiro Tenryu on an honorable fight but at the end of the day, it was Flair who came out on top. And now he looks forward to facing Bret Hart or Ted Dibiase at WrestleMania. But that’s so far away. “Which is why, I’ve petitioned Jack Tunney to defend THIS title in two weeks right here on Monday Night Raw!” The fans flip out. “And I couldn’t think of anyone more deserving than you Macho Man! I may have cheated and stolen this title from you. Now, let’s see if I can hold on to it fair and square! The camera fast cuts to Randy Savage celebrating the great news in his locker room amongst some of his best friends. Suddenly, his glee retreats when his locker room door opens and Curt Hennig enters. “Congratulations, friend. You know, I did what they asked me to do to make sure you didn’t get a title shot at WrestleMania. They won’t like this news. Two weeks is a long time. It’d be a shame if something happened to you, like it did your friend, Lex.” Curt smiles, looks around and sees he is grossly outnumbered. “Boys.” And he leaves. Savage is perturbed and his celebration is ruined as the show goes off the air.

PART FOUR | PAID FOR BY THE CAMPAIGN

The fourth episode of Monday Night Raw fires up and starts off with a Ted Dibiase for President promo. It’s constructed just like a typical political ad. It talks about the state of affairs in the United States except it almost comes off as a farce. “Taxes for the super wealthy have only risen, while the poor haven’t been paying their fair share.” It may have been a farce to anyone but Dibiase himself. At the end, it tailors off to direct attacks on Bret Hart and Ric Flair for their role in degrading not just America but the World Wrestling Federation. In the next 60 days, the Million Dollar Man will right many of these wrongs when he reclaims the #1 contendership he already rightfully earned and wins the WWF Championship. Inside the ring, we got straight to a match between the WWF Tag Team Champions the Beverly Brothers and their foes from two weeks ago the Steiner Bros. Rick and Scott have a shot at claiming the belts that eluded them when Beau and Blake took a coward’s victory by intentionally having themselves counted out. Tonight, the match will be contested with no countouts. This stipulation worked well for the Beverlys who spent more time outside of the ring avoiding their opponents than inside getting after them. Inside the ring, power moves and technical prowess showcased a true tag team spectacle. As the match reached its climax, the Beverlys, sensing defeat, resorted to cowardice once again. Seizing their manager's steel scroll, the Genius, they intentionally disqualified themselves by ruthlessly assaulting Rick Steiner. The crowd roared in disapproval as the Beverly Brothers retained their titles through a tainted victory, leaving the Steiner Brothers nursing their wounds and the audience clamoring for someone to finally get their hands on the Beverlys and to yank the titles off them. Away from the ring, we get an update on Koko B. Ware. Following his devastating loss to Bam Bam Bigelow last week, the Birdman was abducted by the Ripper. We are told that he was found unconscious in front of a hospital the following morning with a broken ankle. Koko is expected to be out of action for a considerable amount of time to heal from the assault. The Ripper has been racking up a considerable victim’s list since his first appearance but to this date, no one knows his identity, nor why he is doing this to his victims. After a commercial break, we cut in on Jeff Jarrett and his dad and manager Jerry Jarrett talking in the back. Jerry is talking to his son about Jerry Lawler and his challenge last week. “Son, I just wish you knew Lawler like I do. He can be a way more valuable asset than adversary.” Jeff explains to his dad how he respects Lawler but he doesn’t trust him. “Dad, men like him will do anything to win. I want to earn what I have.” Jeff explains how he expected a lot of things to be handed to him in the World Wrestling Federation because of who his father is. “I don’t want that.” Lawler wants a winner takes all battle where the prevailing combatant will earn the royal titles of the WWF. Jeff would put the King of the Ring title on the line, Lawler “the King” moniker he had worn for so long. Jeff explains how he has confidence that he can defeat Jerry but he, too, knows Lawler very well. “He’ll never honor the outcome.” Jerry Jarrett simply concludes with, “I hope you’ll at least consider what I’ve said.” Jeff nods as we cut back to the ring. Back in the squared circle, we get another dominant performance from Bam Bam Bigelow. The Boss has his entourage of the Syndicate with him but he could very well be out here by himself. He goes one on one with Jim Powers and the outcome is not unlike any of his other bouts since his debut with the WWF. Powers makes the mistake of starting the match with an open handed slap to Bigelow and from that moment on, he was on the defensive. The agile and much larger Bam Bam beat Powers to a pulp without much resistance. Once again, Bigelow lifts his opponent overhead and slams him backfirst down across his knee with a sickening backbreaker. Bigelow mounts Powers and starts pummeling him with repeated fists until his limp body gives the referee the signal to stop the match due to a technical knockout. Bigelow gets a few more shots in before leaving with his three Syndicate followers. EMTs rush out to check on Powers. It doesn’t look good. Before commercial break, we go to the locker room of Randy Savage. The Macho Man is pacing back and forth. The door to his locker room pops open and enters Lex Luger to a huge pop from the fans in the arena. Randy shakes Lex’s hand and thanks him for coming. Randy asks him how he is feeling after his brutal attack at the Royal Rumble. Lex is sore but he’s ready for revenge. “I was hoping you’d say that. You see, next week, I got Ric Flair one on one for the WWF Championship! Curt’s got something planned, I know it, yeaaahhh. Me and you, we go way back, not always friends but we’ve always respected one another. What I want to know, is can I count on you to be there if Hennig shows his face?” Lex smiles. “It would be my pleasure.” Luger assures him that next week, he will be at ringside to protect both Savage and Flair two longtime friends. The two shakes hands as we roll to commercial. Out of commercial, we get a quick recap of Superstars from this past Saturday. Papa Shango is at ringside commanding his new life-size voodoo doll, Tatanka in action against Kamala. Tatanka is fierce, unyielding, and more than anything accurately obedient to the Voodoo Prince. In the one on one encounter, the Native American, under Shango’s spell, overcomes the Ugandan Giant and takes home a victory. Following the encounter, Shango enters the rings with his smoking skull and pours the red liquid from its eye. It flows freely into Shango’s open hand. He then grabs Kamala’s face with the red-stained hand and chants a spell. Shango places Kamala under the same spell that he did Tatanka. Afterwards, he is commanding both Tatanka and Kamala. Shango, in a post-match interview, refers to them as his Creatures of the Night. Papa Shango says there are still ranks to be filled in his militia. Inside the ring, Tom Stone waits for his opponent, Razor Ramon who comes out to a very heated reaction. Ramon ragdolls Stone around the ring and shows the world just how impressive he can be in the ring. Ramon is getting all of his hits in: a fallaway slam, the Razor’s tip, and sets Stone up for the Razor’s edge. However, he gets slightly distracted when he sees the Undertaker walk out of the back and set his eyes on the ring. Unlike Undertaker, Ramon can’t ignore the distraction and jacks his jaws at the Deadman who stares unflinching. This gives Stone a chance to get in a sneak attack and rolls the Bad Guy up. Ramon kicks out quickly and is embarrassed to have let his far inferior opponent get even a single move of offense in. Ramon levels him with a thunderous lariat and puts him away with a Razor’s Edge. Following the three count, Ramon realizes that the Undertaker has left ringside. Razor speaks at the camera, “get a good look, deadman?” From there, we cut to the Global Powers locker room where tensions between Yokozuna and Hulk Hogan are still high. “I saw you talking to Backlund, brother! I gotta know! Can I count on you?” Hogan explains how Backlund is going to have Earthquake and Typhoon in his corner. Without ‘Zuna at ringside, Hulkster says he doesn’t have a prayer. “Don’t question my loyalty, Hulkster. It was you who attacked me from behind. I have more honor than that. We’re partners, of course, I’ll have your back. I’ll be watching it. I’ll be watching you.” That last line sounds more threatening than comforting. Yoko smiles at Hogan and leaves him in the dressing room. Hulk looks nervous about the encounter. In a wrestling match heavy episode of Monday Night Raw, Matt Borne brought a very technically sound match to Skinner “Mr. Wrestling” took over the match when Skinner attempted to kick him and Borne snagged his foot and brought him down with a sickening dragonscrew. The move is enough to injure Skinner’s foot and from there, Borne targets the foot in a very precise attack. Showing a prowess that few are able, Borne changes his entire offense and ultimately finishes the match off with an anklelock submission that Skinner immediately surrenders to. Borne is starting to look more impressive in his wins. Four months of start and stop progression and it finally looks like Matt has hit his stride in the World Wrestling Federation. Before commercial break, we see a pretaped promo from Bret Hart. The Hitman is standing inside what appears to be a dog kennel cage. “You thought you were protecting yourself by putting me in a cage? That just shows everyone how foolish you really are. I’m like a coyote. I’m fierce in the wild but I’m incredibly dangerous when I’m caged.” At Saturday Night’s Main Event in two weeks, Bret says he will, just like a coyote, tear Dibiase limb from limb and reclaim what Dibiase stole from him at the Royal Rumble. Bret tells Ted that he’s focused on winning an election that’s four years away and taking his eyes off the challenge that’s 14 days away. “Money won’t buy you an escape from fight that’s coming your way!” One last commercial and we cut to Randy Savage leaving the office of the President of the WWF, Jack Tunney. As he approaches the locker room of Lex Luger, we see Curt Hennig standing just outside the door. Suddenly, from behind Savage is attacked with a steel pipe to the back of the knee. Randy goes down hard. It’s Brian Adams, who tosses the steel pipe to Curt. Hennig pushes the pipe into the doorhandle of Luger’s door and twists it so that it locks the door from the outside. We turn back to Savage to see Bryan Clark has joined in on the assault. It takes three minutes for WWF security to get on the scene but before then the Macho Man is severely injured. He writhes, holding his knee, as Hennig, Clark, and Adams stand back admiring their handiwork. In the background, we can hear Lex Luger beating on his dressing room door trying to get out but locked in with the steel pipe. Henning has cleverly discovered a way to separate Savage from his only ally. The main event of the show featured Hulk Hogan taking on the man who carried the World Wrestling Federation before his rise to fame, Mr. Backlund. Citizen of the Earth brought with him his devastating bodyguards, Global Warming. Earthquake and Typhoon in the corner of Backlund imposed an impossible threat to Hogan. However, the Hulkster got a huge morale boost when his own partner Yokozuna made his way out to his corner. In a clash of titans, the iconic Hulk Hogan faced the conniving Mr. Backlund, who was eager to put a huge notch in the proverbial belt of his climate crusade by defeating the Hulkster. The match unfolded as a display of Hogan's unmatched strength and resilience. Despite Backlund's sneaky tactics and eco-centric distractions, Hogan dominated the ring. In a desperate bid, Mr. Backlund, fearing defeat, cunningly summoned his henchmen, Earthquake and Typhoon. The towering bodyguards stormed the ring, assaulting Hogan and prompting the referee to ring the bell in a disqualification. Before Backlund and Global Warming could do any kind of real damage, Yokozuna joined the ring. There was a long pause and many speculated that Yokozuna might be changing his allegiance. But he proved to be the friend that he told Hogan he would be and gave assault to all three of Hogan’s opponents. However, during the fight, Earthquake whipped Hogan into Yokozuna’s back. The Sumo Superstar turned, and it looked as though Hogan might have attacked him from behind (again). The two men share words and get face to face as Backlund and his goons exit and admire their handiwork. Hogan and Yokozuna appear to be at odds and ready to explode as the camera cuts with the show coming to a conclusion.

PART FIVE | NOWHERE TO RUN

The fifth episode of Monday Night Raw goes live and we start with a graphic over the screen with a picture of Andre the Giant with an in memory of and 1946 – 1993 below his photo. There is a ten bell salute followed by a video package of Andre’s illustrious career with WWF Superstars such as Ted Dibiase, Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart, and Bobby Heenan talking about how incredible Andre was in and out of the ring. The video concluded with a new logo we had not seen before. Andre the Giant is being inducted as the first member of the WWF Hall of Fame. As the show opens, we are inside the Barbershop with Brutus Beefcake. The Barber welcomes us to Monday Night Raw and says he has a special guest tonight. “The last time this man was in the Shop, he threw his best friend through the glass window. Please welcome the Heartbreak Kid!” Shawn Michaels joins the Barber in the shop and there is talk about Shawn interfering in the Bulldog’s intercontinental championship match last week. Shawn says that we’ve been playing in a world of make belief where the Texas Tornado has been masquerading as a champion while the biggest injustice is a man who brutally assaulted a class act like Shawn, has been allowed to return to the WWF and immediately get a title shot. Shawn says that he’s got his lawyer working on this and it won’t be long before the Bulldog is suspended indefinitely and the title is back around his waist where it belongs. “And that’s just a fact of…” there is long pause and Shawn looks confused, lost even. “… Marty?” Shawn starts walking towards the Barbershop window. Beefcake turns and looks through it. The camera moves into position to see through it. No one is there. Shawn is frantic. He looks through the window not seeing anything. He turns and grabs Beefcake by the shoulders. “You saw him, right?” When Beefcake says he didn’t, Shawn exits the stage and starts looking around the Barbershop exterior, finding nothing. The camera follows him for a moment before returning to Brutus. “Looks like Shawn is having an episode. Until next time, keep struttin’ and cuttin’!” The first match of the night is a showcase match featuring the Undertaker taking on Bobby DeVito. This was not a balanced match and was put forth on television to demonstrate the Deadman’s abilities in the ring. ‘Taker dominated the fight and showed his brute strength and a performance of his most devastating maneuvers. During the match, we get a picture in picture video of a pretaped recording of Razor Ramon. The Bad Guy asks Undertaker if he got a good look last week. Ramon says that he has been on a little bit of a hot streak as of late outlining his final four performance at the Royal Rumble and being a soul survivor for his team at Survivor Series. Ramon says that sometimes you have to strike while the irons are hot. As Ramon disappears from picture in picture, The Undertaker nails his Tombstone piledriver for the victory. Before commercial break, we get an injury update on Randy Savage and a quick video recap of the assault he suffered at the hands of Curt Hennig, Bryan Clark, and Brian Adams. We are told that Savage will be out of action with a sprained knee for at least a month. A pretaped video of Savage follows up the recap and he is sitting at home in front of a fireplace. He gives us more information on the update and then with a lump in his throat he tells Flair, “Unfortunately, I can’t go tonight. But don’t worry, Flair. I’m going to recover and then I’m coming for that title shot.” Savage informs us that he has surrendered his title shot tonight to Lex Luger so that the fans won’t be let down. The Macho Man warns both of them that Curt Hennig and his goons loom in the lurch. “I’ve got some friends of my own that I’m sending tonight to make sure you two get a fair fight!” The crowd is naturally let down to learn that Savage won’t be fighting for the WWF Championship tonight, but the thought of a fair competition between Flair and Luger is enough to satisfy them. Coming out of commercial break and we get a backstage interview from the newest addition to WWF programming, Todd Pettengill, with none other than NFL legend, celebrity, and movie star OJ Simpson. Todd calls back Simpson’s performance at the Royal Rumble and how he was the one who eliminated the legendary Hulk Hogan. Todd sharply asks him if there is now tension between he and Hogan. Simpson explains how he and the Hulkster go way back and how this didn’t change anything between them. Hogan would be the first to tell you that it’s every man for himself. Pettengill asks Simpson what’s next for him in the World Wrestling Federation. “I’m here to finalize a deal with President Tunney to wrestle at the biggest show of all time… WRESTLEMANIA!” The crowd erupts with excitement. Pettengill gets a final question in. “With who?” Simpson smiles and says, that’s what he’s here to lock down. Hopefully, they’ll have some news in the coming weeks. We are told that next week Bret Hart and Ted Dibiase will both be in present and Dibiase has invited Bret to join him in a debate over who should be the number one contender for the WWF Championship. Back in the squared circle, we get the second match of the night with Bam Bam Bigelow, joined by his three closest followers of the Syndicate, takes on Jason Knight. The Boss keeps his undefeated streak alive by brutally destroying not just the will of Knight but also his body. Bigelow shows his incredible strength by hoisting the significantly smaller star up over his head and smashing him down, back first, over his knee with the devastating backbreaker finisher. Instead of pinning him, Bigelow once again takes the brute’s way out and mounts over Jason and starts rocking him back and forth with closed fists. The official has seen enough and calls for the bell due to referee stoppage, or otherwise knockout. It takes a few shots before the referee slips between the two and gets Bigelow off his fallen opponent. The Syndicate join Bigelow in the ring and hand Bam Bam a microphone. The Boss says he is tired of all these chumps taking his time. At Saturday Night’s Main Event, he has a new challenge. “Me… in a steel cage. Anyone that can last three minutes with me, I’ll give you $50,000.” He tells Tunney to get five men ready. “In 15 minutes, I’m going to do a whole month’s worth of fights and then I’m going to take the month off.” Before commercial break, we get a promo from inside King’s Court with Jerry Lawler. The King tells us that Jeff Jarrett hurt his feelings last week when he said that Jerry wasn’t a man of his word. “You’ve made some very damning accusations at me, Jarrett and I’m going to show you that I’m a man of my word. Next week, I’m going to do for you what the World Wrestling Federation wouldn’t. I’m going to host a coronation ceremony for you.” Lawler goes into details of the majesty and pomp that he will put into this ceremony to give Jarrett the dignity of royalty that he deserves. “And when it’s over, like a cherry on top of the entire ceremony, I will PERSONALLY crown you as King of the Ring!” And you have my word, I will not lay a single finger upon you. Because I want you a hundred percent.” Lawler says he wants a unification match. There’s only enough room for one king in the WWF. He will put his title of King of Wrestling on the line against the King of the Ring title for a winner take all. “I will honor the results of that match.” Lawler says if he is true to his word to crown Jarrett as King of the Ring next week, Jarrett should have the decency to accept the match. We cut smoothly to Jeff Jarrett in the backstage area with his father Jerry. Jeff quickly answers the King. “Lawler, I don’t trust you. I don’t believe you when you say you’ll crown me king next week, and I don’t believe you when you say you won’t lay a finger on me. But under the advice of council from my dad and manager, if you are a man of your word next week and do those things, then I’ll be a man of my word next week and give you the match you request!” The crowd pops at the prospect as we cut to commercial. After commercial break, we have Beau and Blake Beverly in the ring with their manager, the Genius. The Genius beckons the world to welcome their WWF Tag Team Champions having defeated the Steiner Bros. in two consecutive matches! Now it’s time to look forward to the future and to future competition now that they’ve proved once and for all that the Steiners are not up to the challenge. Before they could dive into potential opponents, the Steiners interrupt and Rick and Scott hit the ring. The Steiners fill the audience in on the other half of the story, with the Beverlys cowardly running away in their first encounter and then intentionally disqualifying themselves the second. Rick gives the Beverlys some news they weren’t prepared for. “You may have cowardly escaped us before, but in two weeks, we got you.” Scott pipes in, “You’ve ran from us. You’ve cheated us. But in two weeks, there will be nowhere to run and no rules to save your cheating ways.” Rick concludes, “At Saturday Night’s Main Event, we will take the titles you’ve robbed from us twice, in a STEEL CAGE!” The Beverlys erupt in anger and Genius assures them to not count on it. He hasn’t had his say in the matter yet. In the backstage area, Gene Okerlund has Hulk Hogan for an interview in front of the WWF logo backdrop, a throwback to the many years of interviews between these two. “Hulk Hogan, I got to ask you, where is Yokozuna?” Hogan replies, saying that his partner and one half of the Global Powers is in Japan this week taking on Genechiro Tenryu. *That match will later be released on a special WWF VHS tape of a WWF tour of Japan.* Gene asks him about the struggles between him and Yokozuna, to which the Immortal tells him that there has been some miscommunication between he and ‘Zuna but they’ve settled this. This all started with a misunderstanding at the Royal Rumble, but they are on the same page once again. Every team has its ups and downs, but Global Powers have withstood their struggles and are now better than ever. And in two weeks, we’ll know who the WWF Tag Team Champions are. “Beverlys, Steiners, whoever the champions are: what you gonna do.. when the Global Powers come after you?” Before commercial break, we go back to the ring where we get a more competitive match between Tatanka and Kamala with the man who has taken over their minds, Papa Shango, in their corner, taking on the Nasty Boys. As the match progresses, we see a recap of how the duo came under Shango’s spell. The match is a great showing between both teams, but under Papa Shango’s spell, Tatanka and Kamala overcome their adversaries. Following the match, Shango teases putting one of the Nasty Boys under a spell, but the Voodoo Prince resists and says they’d have to have a brain for him to brainwash them. He takes his duo with him towards the exit. In their absence the WWF crowd is shocked to the Ripper appear. He quickly snatches Brian Knobbs and turns to leave with his abducted prey only to find himself face to face with Papa Shango. The mysterious red substance from the skull has already been poured into Shango’s hand and he grabs the Ripper by the face and starts chanting his spell. The Ripper drops Knobbs and tries to fight free but is incapable of doing so. When Shango releases the hold of the Ripper’s face, he is surprised to see that it didn’t work and the Ripper races off holding his head, ensuring that his white mask is still on. Papa Shango, not upset at the loss of his victim, smiles and says “I know! I know who you are!” Leaving the WWF fans curious who the mysterious Ripper actually is. Before the main event, we get a quick WWF Superstars update where we see the Headshrinkers have been in action over the last month. Still undefeated in tag team action, Samu and Fatu have dominated the tag team scene on Saturdays. We get a video package of their greatest hits and a quick promo shot saying that they’re coming to Monday nights! The atmosphere in the arena was electric as the crowd eagerly awaited the highly anticipated WWF Championship match between two of the industry's legends – Ric Flair and, replacing the injured Macho Man, Lex Luger. Both men were fan favorites, and the excitement in the air was palpable. The bell rang, signaling the start of the match, and the two competitors locked eyes in the center of the ring. The crowd erupted in cheers as Flair and Luger circled each other, sizing up their opponent. The feeling of mutual respect was evident as they engaged in a traditional collar-and-elbow tie-up. The match began with a series of technical exchanges, showcasing the wrestling prowess of both Flair and Luger. Each competitor demonstrated their strength and agility, countering each other's moves with precision. The crowd roared with appreciation for the back-and-forth action, clearly enjoying the display of skill from these two titans of the ring. Flair, the Nature Boy, relied on his decades of experience and cunning strategy to gain an early advantage. Luger, the Total Package, showcased his immense power with impressive slams and suplexes. The match reached its first climax when Luger delivered a thunderous clothesline, sending Flair sprawling to the mat. As the match progressed, the momentum shifted multiple times, with both men coming close to securing victory. Flair attempted to lock in the Figure-Four Leglock, while Luger went for the Torture Rack, each maneuver a testament to their respective finishing moves. The near falls kept the crowd on the edge of their seats, as the drama unfolded in the ring. Approaching the 30-minute mark, the exhaustion began to set in for both competitors. However, the intensity of the match only increased. In a surprising turn, Luger managed to counter a Flair chop into a powerslam, showcasing his resilience and adaptability. The crowd erupted, sensing that the tide might be turning in Luger's favor. Just when it seemed like Luger might have the upper hand, the arena darkened, and the ominous figures of Curt Hennig, along with his henchmen Bryan Clark and Brian Adams appeared at ringside. The crowd's excitement turned to apprehension as Savage's prediction came true. However, the heroic Steiner Brothers – Rick and Scott – rushed to the ring, determined to ensure a fair fight. As chaos ensued outside the ring, Luger, distracted for a moment, attempted to lock Flair in the Torture Rack. Just as he did Hennig jumped up on the apron. With Rick and Scott wrestling Clark and Adams, Curt managed to slip through. Hennig’s presence on the apron gives Luger a second of hesitation and the wily Nature Boy had one last trick up his sleeve. Flair managed to break free, rolling down the back of Luger into a surprise sunset flip. The referee counted to three, and the arena exploded in a mix of cheers and boos. Luger, frustrated but showing great sportsmanship, accepted the defeat. He immediately looked for Hennig and his men, all three of which darted from ringside with the Steiners in chase. The two competitors, battered and exhausted, shook hands in the center of the ring. In a show of true class, Luger raised Flair's hand high, acknowledging him as the victor. The crowd, despite the controversial ending, erupted in applause for the incredible match they had just witnessed – a showcase of skill, athleticism, and sportsmanship.

PART SIX | A ROYAL CORONATION

The final episode of Monday Night Raw before Saturday Night’s Main Event: Steel Cage Challenge goes live and we start off inside the ring that has been set up with royal regalia, complete with an oversized purple and gold throne. Huge banners hang around the ring and there are many royal servants standing at attention. Already in the ring is Jerry Lawler who welcomes us to Monday Night Raw. He says that over the last few weeks there has been some lies about him spready by another WWF Superstar, Jeff Jarrett. He reminds us that Jarrett has said that Lawler is not a man of his word and cannot be trusted. Lawler says he has been cut to the bone by such outlandish accusations and will not stand for it. Lawler says that Jeff has not represented royalty well in the World Wrestling Federation and it’s clear that something needs to give. There’s too many kings and not enough peasants in the WWF. “I told Jeff that if he came out here tonight, I’d crown him as King of the Ring and I promised that I wouldn’t lay a hand on him. In return, he would grant me a royal unification match. Well here I am, a man of my word. Now Jeff, get out here and let me do what WWF never did for you and put a crown on your head!” Jeff Jarrett comes out with his father and manager, Jerry Jarrett. Jeff tells Lawler that he doesn’t trust him but he isn’t here to be crowned. “I’m just here for you to acknowledge what I rightfully won. The King of the Ring title.” Lawler says he is a man of his word, not only will he not lay a finger on Jeff but he will in-fact acknowledge his royal lineage, but he’d go a step further and place the crown on his head. This leads to Jeff sitting on the throne and leaning his head down towards Jerry. There is some humility to his and Jarrett tries to tell him multiple times that this wasn’t necessary but Lawler insists. And then, just as he promised, Jerry takes the King of the Ring crown and places it on Jeff’s head. The fans give Jeff a standing ovation, finally being crowned nearly a month after winning the title. Jerry Lawler takes the microphone. “Now, I’ve done everything I said I would. Can I have the match?” Jeff hesitates. “I agree, you’ve done everything. And I’m a man of my word, too. Jerry, let’s decide who the king of the WWF actually is!” The crowd whoops with excitement! “Good. And like I said, I will not lay a finger on you tonight.” Jeff smiles. “But I made no promises about these guys.” Suddenly, two of the knights on each side of jump Jarrett. They beat him down and throw him off the throne. Lawler takes the throne and sits and admires the handiwork of the two knights as they use much of the royal regalia to beat down Jarrett. Jerry pleas with Lawler to stop but he ignores him. Afterwards, Lawler introduces us to his new henchmen, the Kingsmen, Jimmy Del Ray and Tom Prichard. Lawler finally gives Jeff a threat that he’s coming for what is rightfully his. After a commercial break, we come back to the ring where Razor Ramon is in a tune-up match with Ruth Greenberg. Ramon dominates from bell to bell against the far inferior opponent. Midway into the match the Undertaker appeared in a picture in picture presentation. He says that Ramon has been collecting accolades while the Undertaker has been collecting bodies. “You’ve had a streak of good luck that’s about to run out. It ends, with your life.” Undertaker’s gong goes off in the arena as the picture in picture goes away. Ramon stops for a moment at the sound but shortly loads Ruth up into the Razor’s Edge and defeats him in the center of the ring. From here, we head to the backstage area where Shawn Michaels is being interviewed by Gene Okerlund. Mean Gene asks him about what happened last week. Shawn says that he’s wrestled every night for the last two months (which we know to be a lie) and he must have over-exerted himself because last week in the Barbershop, he hallucinated and thought he saw the face of his former partner Marty Jannetty. Shawn says that the ghosts of his past are NOT coming back to haunt him. Monday night, he went back to his hotel room, drank a glass of wine, climbed into his personal hot tub, and that night he slept in his king sized bed and he hasn’t thought about Marty Jannetty since then. “I was stressed out.” But the Heartbreak Kid is in control. And next week, he’s coming after the Intercontinental Championship! Todd Pettengill is up for the next interview with Hulk Hogan. Todd has some hard-hitting questions about Hogan asking if his relationship with Yokozuna has truly been mended or if there are still some tensions between the Global Powers. Hogan assures Pettengill that everything is fine between him and the Sumo Superstar. There was some miscommunications between them over the last month but that could be expected when one of them speaks American and one is limited in it. Todd asks him about Yokozuna’s loyalty and if Mr. Backlund has swayed his partner over to the cause of saving planet earth. Hogan assures him that Bobby Backlund is up to no good but Yokozuna can smell that stinky rat coming a mile away. Pettengill warns Hogan that they received some footage from earlier today from an anonymous source and that his relationship with Yokozuna may not be as repaired as he thinks. Hogan turns his attention to a monitor. The footage is a CCTV recording of Yokozuna approaching a dressing room door labeled “Mr. Backlund, Climate Champion” on it. ‘Zuna knocks and we see Earthquake open the door. Yokozuna enters peacefully and the door is closed behind him. “Now, Hulk Hogan, I have to ask.. is your relationship with Yokozuna as repaired as you once thought?” There is a long pause. “No comment.” Back in the ring, we get a second match featuring Bam Bam Bigelow in a not-so-competitive match against Bobby Who. This is another showcase of Bigelow’s strength and might. In less than a minute, the Boss has Who lifted up high over his head and slammed him knee first across his back. The backbreaker is devastating and followed up with a quick pinfall. What should have ended the match transitioned into a second when Bigelow called for a microphone and said he is just getting warmed up. Send him out another opponent. Glen Ruth was sent out as a second opponent for Bigelow. But the results were exactly the same. Bam Bam didn’t look like he had expended any energy on his first opponent when plowed through his newest. Another bone crunching backbreaker and a short three count later, and Bigelow won his second consecutive match. The Syndicate joined their Boss in the ring and here Bigelow reminded us that this Saturday he will lock himself in a steel cage. Anyone who can last three minutes with him in the cage, he will personally pay them $50,000. “But if this is the best that the WWF can offer? I may end up giving a handful of you a shot at your three minutes of fame.” Following a commercial break, Hulk Hogan hits the ring to “Real American” and the crowd explodes. Hogan is not showboating. He is quick to get into the ring and doesn’t pose or waste time. He immediately calls for a microphone and starts going to work. “Yokozuna, I’ve given you the benefit of the doubt. But the facts are starting to mount up against you. What I need now, is for you to come out here and look me in the eye, face to face, and tell me.. are you red and yellow through and through, or have you betrayed our brotherhood?” The fans light up at the prospect of the Global Powers working out their issues publicly but it never comes. Instead, Mr. Backlund walks through the curtains. “What are you doing here? I didn’t call for you, you snake!” Backlund smiles and is immediately joined by Global Warming. Earthquake and Typhoon take either side of their mentor and climate commander and march to the ring with him. Backlund doesn’t mince words. He’s here for another reason. The trio surround Hogan and climb onto the apron. The Hulkster is ready for a battle and keeps circling waiting to see which one enters first. He’s had enough and charges and knocks Typhoon off the apron with a double axehandle. Backlund is next with a boot to the head. But it gives Earthquake enough time to enter and ring Hogan’s head with a bell clap. Within seconds Backlund and Typhoon join their comrade in the attack. The announcers keep asking where Yokozuna is but he never arrives. Hogan is in serious trouble. But then a lifeline is thrown. The Steiners charge out of the back and join the fight. They immediately go after Typhoon and Earthquake and get some distance between them and Hogan. Rick and Scott toss both giants through the ropes and go to help Hogan with Backlund only to see the Climate Captain jump through the ropes and join his big men on the outside. Regardless, the damage is done. Rick and Scott tend to the fallen Hogan before we cut to the back. In the backstage area, we see the office of the President of the World Wrestling Federation, Jack Tunney. The door opens and Curt Hennig exits the office. He pushes the camera out of his way and simply keeps walking. Tunney slips his head out of the office, looks at an internet standing nearby and yells, “Get me Flair!” The intern darts off into the hallways as Tunney grimaces at the cameras for camping outside his office before slamming the door. This leaves much speculation unanswered. Why was Henning in the office of the President of the WWF? Inside the ring, we get a match-up featuring the Creatures of the Night, Kamala and Tatanka. They are accompanied by the man who has them under his spell, Papa Shango. They’re opponents, the Executioners were nothing short of a light workout for Tatanka and Kamala. The Creatures put on a great showing of their skill for the fans before Tatanka and Kamala hit concerted knife-edge chops off the second (Kamala) and top rope (Tatanka) from the same turnbuckle. Kamala gave one of the Executioners a splash for good measure, that was likely unnecessary, and picked up the three count. Immediately after, Papa Shango got back on the microphone and called out to the Ripper. “I know who you are, and I want you for my army. My patience is wearing thin with you. I won’t wait forever for an answer.” Following the match, we see a video of the Beverly Brothers in the backstage. They are laughing. “Steiners, you’ve got too many irons in the fire.” They detail how last week they saved Lex Luger from Clark and Adams and now they save Hogan from Global Warming. “But the guys you SHOULD be focusing on, are us.” Beau and Blake, along with the Genius, explain how in five days, they’ll defend their titles one last time against the Steiners in a steel cage match. This is old news. But the Genius gives us a new wrinkle in the story. “And President Tunney has agreed with us. Three titles matches is excessive. If you are incapable of winning the tag team titles this Saturday night, you will NEVER get another title shot so long as the Beverlys are champions (which will be a long time).” Beau gives Rick and Scott one final warning. Stop looking for new enemies when you can’t defeat the ones right in front of you. “See you Saturday, Steiners.” After a quick promotional video for the WWF WrestleMania Steel Cage Challenge video game, the cameras have returned to Jack Tunney’s office. The door is closed, and we see Gene Okerlund sneak into the shot. “Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve been told that the President of the WWF has requested the presence of WWF Champion, Ric Flair. My understanding is that the Nature Boy is in his office right now. I’m here hoping to get an interview with…” suddenly the door opens and out walks Ric Flair. “Nature Boy! Nature Boy! Can you tell me what was this meeting all about?” “Not now, Gene!” “Now come on, the fans want to know…” “You wanna know? Fine! I was just informed that next week, I will be defending my WWF Championship right here on Monday Night Raw!” “Against who?” “That’s the confusing part. Curt Hennig!” There is some confusion on Okerlund’s face. “When was the last time Curt Hennig even fought in a match in the WWF?” “Exactly! Something smells around here, Mean Gene, and I don’t like it. But I’m going to get to the bottom of it!” There may be confusion in the air, but the fans are excited to see former friends wrestling each other in next week’s main event for the WWF Championship. The final match of the evening is a competitive showing for the Intercontinental Championship. Kerry Von Erich puts his title on the line against Matt Borne. The Texas Tornado has proved to be a fighting champion, taking on challengers from every direction. Meanwhile, Mr. Wrestling has been on a hot streak of late, having transitioned his fighting style into a more submission-based attack. Borne’s most recent victory was over Skinner when he targeted Skinner’s ankle and forced a submission with an ankle-lock. Borne, attempted to use a similar strategy in this match, targeting Tornado’s shoulder to neutralize his Tornado Punch. However, Von Erich seems to have scouted Borne better than Matt had him, and Kerry avoided the target and wore down his opponent with a combination of high-octane and high-flying offense. In the end, Borne’s strategy failed when Kerry Von Erich knocked his lights out with a Tornado Punch and covered him for the 1… 2… 3! Following the match, the Texas Tornado aided his fallen victim to his feet and shook his hand. Before commercial break, the Texas Tornado climbed the turnbuckle and held the Intercontinental Championship high over his head as the crowd celebrated his victory with him. Coming out of commercial break, we get a video recap of action on WWF Superstars over the last month. The video is lead in with a promotional announcement. “The following has been paid for the by Campaign to elect Ted Dibiase.” We see the Campaign has been busy on Saturdays. Mr. Hughes has been racking up wins and looking like a dominant force as Ted Dibiase’s head of security. Meanwhile Can-Am Corrections has scored a couple of victories in tag team action against some unnamed opponents. The Big Boss Man and Mountie, once bitter rivals, have developed into a great tag team under the compensation of Ted Dibiase. Bobby “the Brain” Heenan manages the Campaign in every match to help give them a competitive edge against their opponents. The final segment of the night brings us back to the ring that’s been set up to look like a Presidential debate stage. There are two podiums set up, one with a dollar sign on it and other with a heart on it. A man in a business suits introduces us to the Debate of the Century. He introduces first Ted Dibiase who is accompanied by the Campaign. He gives Dibiase a long introduction, talking about all of his many names and accomplishments. Next, he simply introduces Bret Hart by name, with no such accompaniments. The two men stand across from each other at the podiums. The moderator of the debate gives the rules of the debate but is quickly cut off by Hart. Bret goes on a tirade about how silly this is. This Saturday, they will decide the #1 contender for the WWF Championship in a steel cage match. Why are they wasting time talking about it? Dibiase cuts in and says this is just like the Hitman. He doesn’t respect the traditions of the people of the United States. Hart fires back and says this is only a waste of time because if Dibiase had played by the rules, we would have a clear #1 contender now and it would be him. But the Campaign saved Dibiase at the Royal Rumble. At Saturday Night’s Main Event, no one will be there to save him. Dibiase says he requested the cage match because his head of security, Mr. Hughes, advised him to not go to Canada to wrestle as a Presidential candidate. Since he is being forced to by Jack Tunney, then he needs to do everything he can to protect himself from lowlife Canadians. Bret tosses the podium out of the way and goes for Dibiase following this remark. Dibiase is shoved out of the way by Mr. Hughes. Hart is ready for a fight and gets into a fist fight with Dibiase’s head of security. Dibiase is ushered out of ringside by group of men in suits. Meanwhile, Hart has Hughes on the ropes. That is, until Can-Am Corrections joins Hughes in the ring and we get a three man beatdown on Bret. Hart eventually rallies and knocks Boss Man and Mountie out of the ring before nailing an inverted atomic drop on Hughes and locking him into the Sharpshooter. Boss Man and Montie grab Hughes by the arms and pull him out of the ring out of the Sharpshooter. The show goes off the air with Hart destroying Dibiase’s podium.

WWF SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT:

STEEL CAGE CHALLENGE

WWF Championship #1 Contenders Cage Match

“The Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase versus Bret “the Hitman” Hart

WWF Tag Team Championship Match | Tag Team Cage Match

(c) The Beverly Brothers versus The Steiner Brothers

Boss’ Cage Challenge | Survive Three Minutes for $50,000

Bam Bam Bigelow presents all of WWF with an open challenge

WWF SATURDAY NIGHT’S MAIN EVENT:

STEEL CAGE CHALLENGE

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The show starts with a tribute to Kerry Von Erich with an in memory of, and 1960 – 1993 below his photo. The reigning Intercontinental Champion is given a final ten bell salute before a video package plays detailing his career in professional wrestling. Peppered throughout the video were wrestlers who had worked alongside the Texas Tornado throughout his career talking about how much they admired him as both a wrestler and as a friend. Surviving members of the Von Erich family give eulogies over their fondest memories of Kerry. The video concludes with the new WWF Hall of Fame logo. Kerry Von Erich will be inducted as the second member of the Hall of Fame.

Boss’ Cage Challenge | Survive Three Minutes for $50,000

Bam Bam Bigelow presents all of WWF with an open challenge

The show opens up and we are inside the arena, coming live on Saturday Night’s Main Event from Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the Steel Cage Challenge. The classic blue steel cage is already set up over the ring and all three matches tonight will be contested inside it. From here, the violin starts playing and we know that we are getting Bam Bam Bigelow. The Boss is going to start the night off with his special three minute challenge. The rules for the match are simple, Bigelow will make an open challenge that anyone in the WWF can answer. If they can survive three minutes in the ring with him, he will personally give them $50,000. Bigelow is followed to the ring by his loyal family, the Syndicate. The wrestler who answered Bigelow’s challenge is the newly separated from his longtime partner, Luke Bushwhacker. Right from the onset, Bam Bam Bigelow asserted his dominance over Luke Bushwhacker. The Boss showcased his immense strength, unleashing a barrage of power moves that left Luke struggling to mount any offense. The clock was ticking, and Bigelow seemed determined to secure victory within the allotted three minutes. As the crowd roared in anticipation, Bam Bam hoisted Luke high above his head, displaying his raw power. With precision and force, he executed a devastating backbreaker, sending shockwaves through the steel cage. Luke Bushwhacker writhed in pain on the canvas as the referee counted the rapid 1-2-3. In a stunning display of supremacy, Bam Bam Bigelow emerged victorious within a mere minute, avoiding the hefty financial penalty. The Boss’ dominance left a lasting impression, showcasing his prowess and leaving the audience in awe of his commanding performance inside the steel cage. As the bell signaled Bam Bam Bigelow's triumph over Luke Bushwhacker, the arena erupted with cheers and jeers alike. However, the spectacle was far from over. Suddenly, the entrance theme of Butch Bushwhacker blared through the speakers, and the wild-eyed brother stormed down the ramp, eager to avenge his fallen kin and former partner. Seemingly unfazed by the previous encounter, Bigelow welcomed Butch into the cage with a confident grin. The second chapter of this impromptu showdown began, and Butch wasted no time launching an offensive. Despite his tenacity, Bigelow showcased an unparalleled dominance. Within moments, Bam Bam hoisted Butch onto his shoulders, echoing the same relentless power he displayed against Luke. The crowd watched in astonishment as Bigelow effortlessly executed the backbreaking maneuver once again, this time dispatching Butch even quicker than his brother. The referee's hand slapped the canvas for the rapid 1-2-3, concluding the bout in a breathtaking fashion. Bam Bam Bigelow stood tall, having conquered both Bushwhackers in record time. With the crowd still buzzing from Bam Bam Bigelow's dominance, the Boss grabbed the microphone, demanding another challenger from the back. A hushed anticipation filled the arena until the energetic entrance music of the WWF's newest signee, the Lightning Kid, electrified the audience. The Lightning Kid wasted no time showcasing his agility, darting around the ring with lightning-fast maneuvers that seemed to befuddle Bigelow. The crowd rallied behind the underdog as the Kid unleashed a flurry of wheel kicks and spinning strikes. His speed and quickness allowed him to evade many of Bigelow's power moves, earning the admiration of the fans. However, in a moment of audacity, the Lightning Kid ascended to the top rope for a high-risk moonsault. The daring move proved costly as Bigelow, displaying surprising agility himself, snatched the Kid out of midair and ruthlessly drove him down with a thunderous powerslam. Undeterred, Bigelow signaled for the end. With methodical precision, he executed yet another backbreaker, this time on the Lightning Kid. The referee counted to three, and Bigelow secured his third consecutive victory, all within the two-minute mark. Unsatisfied and seemingly insatiable, Bam Bam Bigelow taunted the backstage area, calling for yet another challenger to face his dominance inside the steel cage. The audience eagerly awaited the next brave soul willing to step into the ring against the unstoppable force that was Bam Bam Bigelow. Despite Matt Borne's recent setback in his Intercontinental Championship bid, he emerged as the next challenger for Bam Bam Bigelow inside the steel cage. Nicknamed "Mr. Wrestling," Borne lived up to his moniker by showcasing a tactical approach against the formidable Bigelow. Borne wasted no time employing a series of holds, aiming to wear down the Boss. His technical prowess and strategic maneuvers aimed not only to weaken Bigelow but also to consume valuable time on the clock. The crowd marveled at Borne's skillful execution, recognizing him as a shrewd tactician. As the two-minute mark approached, Borne cinched in an anklelock submission, attempting to sap Bigelow's strength. However, the Boss, showing resilience, rolled through the hold, sending Borne crashing headfirst into the unforgiving steel cage. Seizing the opportunity, Bigelow hoisted Borne onto his shoulders for another thunderous backbreaker, securing his fourth consecutive victory just at the two-and-a-half-minute mark. The exhausted Bigelow, now visibly winded, seemed ready to call it a night. The crowd, however, clamored for one more match, their collective voices demanding an encore. Reluctantly, Bigelow waved them off, but their persistence eventually wore him down. The Boss, showing a mix of fatigue and determination, agreed to one more challenge, extending an open invitation to the backstage area for anyone willing to face the powerhouse in the steel cage. The anticipation in the arena reached a fever pitch as the fans eagerly awaited the final chapter of this impromptu gauntlet. The unexpected entrance of O.J. Simpson sent shockwaves through the arena, and Bam Bam Bigelow's regret became palpable. Bigelow frantically ordered his Syndicate stable to intercept the NFL legend, but to their surprise, Silent Lou, Pretty Boy Chris Candido, and Rocco were effortlessly plowed through by Simpson's unstoppable force. The Juice swiftly entered the steel cage, locking it behind him, and the bell rang to commence the match. Simpson, displaying a unique blend of agility and evasiveness, adopted a strategy of striking and moving, seemingly more focused on outlasting Bigelow than outright defeating him. The match unfolded with Simpson eluding Bigelow's onslaught, even attempting to secure victory with a flying shoulder tackle. Despite the Boss' attempts to regain control, Simpson consistently slipped away. As the two-minute mark passed, the crowd eagerly anticipated the outcome. In a surprising turn of events, O.J. Simpson knocked Bigelow down with another flying shoulder tackle, attempting a pinfall for himself. The count was close, but Bigelow managed to kick out just in time. Regaining control, Bigelow launched a furious assault, but time was running out. The crowd joined in a synchronized countdown, and just as the fans reached zero, Simpson escaped the cage with the briefcase containing the $50,000. Bigelow, frustrated and in agony, realized he had underestimated the NFL superstar. Simpson fled the scene before the Syndicate could catch him, leaving the arena in a state of disbelief at the unexpected and unprecedented victory of O.J. Simpson over Bam Bam Bigelow.

Between matches we get a promo for the next World Wrestling Federation pay-per-view extravaganza: WrestleMania IX which will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada in just over a month. Tonight, the first wrestler to cash their ticket to WrestleMania will be decided in the main event when Bret Hart and Ted Dibiase clash for the #1 contendership of the WWF Championship. On Monday night, they’ll learn who they will be facing when Curt Hennig challenges Ric Flair for the title. We learn that the show will take place at Caesar's Palace and that Caesar and Cleopatra will be in attendance for the world’s largest toga party.

WWF Tag Team Championship Match | Tag Team Cage Match

(c) The Beverly Brothers versus The Steiner Brothers

The tension in the arena was palpable as the crowd eagerly awaited the highly anticipated tag team cage match between the reigning champions, the Beverly Brothers, and their determined challengers, the Steiner Brothers. The stipulations were clear: if the Steiners failed to capture the titles tonight, they would never get another opportunity to challenge for the belts again. The Beverly Brothers, comprised of Beau and Blake, accompanied by their eloquent manager, the Genius, made their way to the ring with an air of confidence. The Steiner Brothers, Rick and Scott, entered the arena to a thunderous ovation, fueled by the intense rivalry that had developed over the past month. The steel cage loomed ominously, surrounding the ring to ensure that this would be a contest without interference. The Genius, confident in his team's ability, stood at ringside, ready to witness the battle unfold. As the bell rang, the Steiner Brothers wasted no time asserting their dominance. The powerful Rick Steiner charged at Beau Beverly, driving him into the cage with a thunderous clothesline. Simultaneously, Scott Steiner unleashed a barrage of suplexes on Blake, showcasing their superior strength and technique. The Beverly Brothers found themselves on the receiving end of a relentless assault. The Genius, watching from ringside, grew visibly concerned as the Steiner Brothers unleashed their trademark double-team maneuvers. The Beverlys attempted to fight back, but the Steiner Brothers were a force to be reckoned with. The tide turned when Rick Steiner launched Blake into the cage, creating an opening for them to climb the ropes and attempt an escape. The crowd roared with anticipation as Scott ascended the cage, determined to secure victory for his team. However, just as Scott was about to clear the cage, Beau Beverly intervened, pulling him back into the ring. In the chaos, Rick was able to escape but left his partner alone in the ring. With Rick on the outside and Scott trapped in a two-on-one situation, the Beverly Brothers seized the opportunity to turn the match in their favor. They unleashed a brutal assault on Scott, taking advantage of the numbers game. The Genius watched with a satisfied smirk as his team regained control. Despite the punishment he endured, Scott Steiner refused to stay down. He fought valiantly, using his raw power to fend off both Beverly Brothers. The crowd rallied behind the Steiner Brothers, urging Scott to overcome the odds. In a surprising turn of events, Beau Beverly managed to escape the cage, leaving his brother and Scott Steiner alone inside the steel structure. Sensing an opportunity, Rick Steiner rushed to the cage, preventing Blake from interfering with the match any further. Now one-on-one, Scott and Blake engaged in a fierce back-and-forth battle. The fatigue from the earlier two-on-one assault took its toll on Scott, but the determined Steiner dug deep, summoning the strength to mount a comeback. As the match reached its climax, Scott Steiner executed a breathtaking Frankensteiner, leaving both competitors down on the mat. Seizing the moment, Scott began his ascent to the top of the cage, inching closer to victory. However, Beau Beverly, who had recovered on the outside, desperately tried to prevent Scott from escaping. Rick Steiner, ever the vigilant partner, raced to the rescue. With a powerful shove, Rick sent Beau crashing into the cage, allowing Scott to complete his climb and drop to the arena floor. The crowd erupted in cheers as the bell rang, signaling the Steiner Brothers' victory. Rick and Scott embraced, celebrating their hard-fought triumph as the new WWF Tag Team Champions. The Genius could only watch in disbelief as his master plan unraveled before his eyes. The Steiner Brothers had overcome the odds, vanquishing the Beverly Brothers and securing the tag team titles. The roar of the crowd echoed through the arena, a testament to the resilience and determination of Rick and Scott Steiner. As they stood tall with the championship belts in hand, the legacy of the Steiner Brothers reached new heights, and the Beverly Brothers were left to contemplate the consequences of underestimating their formidable opponents.

Before the main event, we get our first close up impression of the Ripper who is facing the camera from an undisclosed location. He speaks with a muffled voice, behind his mask. “Papa Shango, you claim to know my identity. You dare blackmail me to join your side? Please. I hide my identity for your protection, not mine. My calling is greater than being your henchman. So, I respectfully decline your invitation to join your army. Send your dogs, Shango. You’ll soon discover my resilience and why I’ve been ripping apart WWF’s finest.” The Ripper disappeared and the we cut back to the ringside area for the main event.

WWF Championship #1 Contenders Cage Match

“The Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase versus Bret “the Hitman” Hart

The atmosphere in the arena was electric as the steel cage descended from the rafters, signifying the high-stakes battle that was about to take place. The crowd erupted in cheers as Bret Hart made his way to the ring, his trademark pink and black attire reflecting the support of the fans. On the other hand, the ominous presence of Ted Dibiase, accompanied by his entourage known as The Campaign, cast a shadow over the arena. The bell rang, and the cage door was locked shut, leaving no escape for the two competitors. Bret and Dibiase circled each other in the ring, both knowing that victory meant a shot at the WWF Championship at WrestleMania IX. The tension was palpable as they locked up in a classic collar-and-elbow tie-up, each trying to gain an early advantage. Bret showcased his technical prowess, working on Dibiase's arm with precision and fluidity. However, Dibiase, the cunning veteran, found a way to counter each of The Hitman's maneuvers. The Million Dollar Man targeted Bret's head, trying to weaken him for his infamous Million Dollar Dream submission hold. As the match progressed, Dibiase began to show signs of frustration. Unable to secure a clear advantage, he signaled to The Campaign at ringside for assistance. The Campaign, composed of Big Boss Man, the Mountie, and Mr. Hughes, eagerly awaited an opportunity to tip the scales in Dibiase's favor. Bret, ever the resilient competitor, fought back valiantly. He thwarted Dibiase's attempts to use underhanded tactics and gained momentum with his high-impact moves. The crowd rallied behind The Hitman, cheering his every move as he climbed the cage, looking to escape and secure his victory. However, just as Bret reached the top, the members of The Campaign sprang into action. Big Boss Man, a towering figure with a nightstick in hand, climbed onto the cage and ambushed Bret. In a shocking turn of events, Boss Man struck him on the head with the nightstick causing him to fall awkwardly onto the ropes and get caught between the ropes and cage. Big Boss Man produced handcuffs and swiftly snapped them onto Bret's wrists, chaining him to the cage. The situation went from bad to worse for The Hitman as Dibiase seized the opportunity. With Bret incapacitated, Dibiase crawled towards the cage door, inching closer to victory. The crowd erupted in boos, but Dibiase, with a sinister grin, looked set to claim his spot as the #1 contender. As Dibiase began to exit the cage, Mr. Hughes hoisted him onto his shoulders and carried him triumphantly to the backstage area. The Campaign reveled in their apparent success, leaving chaos and disappointment in their wake. Just as the cage door slammed shut, the atmosphere in the arena shifted. A collective gasp echoed through the crowd as the ominous duo of Can-Am Corrections, comprised of The Mountie and Big Boss Man, entered the ring. Armed with a nightstick and a taser, they appeared ready to deliver a brutal beatdown to the defenseless Hitman. Before the assault could begin, a sudden surge of excitement filled the arena. Owen Hart, Bret's younger brother, leaped over the barricade and sprinted towards the ring. The crowd erupted in cheers as Owen joined his brother inside the cage, creating a united front against The Campaign. Owen's agility and determination were on full display as he unleashed a flurry of kicks, dropkicks, and high-flying maneuvers on the unsuspecting Can-Am Corrections. The crowd roared in approval as Owen knocked Big Boss Man into the ropes, causing his arms to get entangled. With Mountie temporarily incapacitated, Owen turned his attention to Bret. The crowd watched in suspense as Owen produced a set of handcuff keys from Boss Man’s pocket and quickly freed his brother from the restraints. The Harts, now reunited, stood tall in the center of the ring. Before Can-Am Corrections could regroup, Owen and Bret chased them out of the ring, sending them fleeing for cover. The crowd erupted in cheers as The Campaign's henchmen retreated, leaving the Harts standing victorious in the cage. As the show went off the air, the image of Bret and Owen Hart triumphantly raising their arms in solidarity resonated with the fans.

*For transparency, I used ChatGPT to write the wrestling matches. I gave it the details that I was wanting, how I wanted the match to go, and who to win and then edited out things that weren't in character or didn't make sense to the match and added things that I thought were fitting to the match. I will more than likely continue to do this as I continue on this story. All storylines were created by and written by me.*

Can-Am Corrections the fucking Mountie and Bossman tag team, this is a masterpiece wrestling fan fiction right before our very eyes.

PART SEVEN | THE ONES YOU TRUST

Two nights removed from Saturday Night’s Main Event: Steel Cage Challenge and we go live with Monday Night Raw. Immediately, the crowd goes nuts Hart Attack hits and Bret Hart comes out of the back. We are in Canada and the Hitman is carrying a Canadian flag. Much to the delight of the crowd, Owen Hart is following behind him, also carrying a Canadian flag. Owen is wearing the same attire as Bret but with different colors. Instead of pink, his colors are red and orange. Going by “the Rocket”, Owen has a heart with a rocket flying in front of it on his abdomen. We see a quick replay of how Bret lost the cage match against Dibiase this past Saturday. The Hart Brothers enter the ring and take a microphone. Bret addresses the situation that happened and how he lost his opportunity to fight Ric Flair for the WWF Championship at WrestleMania. He recalls how the Campaign got involved and stole the win from him but after the match they tried to sideline him by handcuffing him to the cage. Thankfully, Bret’s brother came to the rescue. Owen says that the Campaign has been getting away with a lot because of their number’s advantage. “Well, I’m here to even the score.” Suddenly, the auxiliary music of the Campaign hits and out walks Dibiase’s Communications Director Bobby Heenan. The Weasel says that Owen stuck his nose where it doesn’t belong and thrown his fate in with his brother. “Whatever happens to him, is your destiny as well.” Heenan provides a great distraction as Big Boss Man and Mountie hit the ring from behind and club the Hart Brothers from behind. Can-Am Corrections may have had the first move but the Hart Brothers rally and chase them out of the ring. Bret has had enough and calls for Tunney to send a referee out here and make this an official match. In less than five seconds, we have just that. A referee calls for the bell and starts a ten count on the Can-Am Corrections until they get into the ring. The duo finally agree to the match but the Harts are hungry for competition. The brothers go to work on the Boss Man and Mountie. Bret and Owen put on a technical masterpiece for the audience. Peppered in to their offense was a rebuffing from Can-Am who relied more on sneaky tactics and a brawling attack to keep the Harts in check. The end of the match came when Mountie attempted a press slam on Bret only to be driven down into an inverted atomic drop. The Hitman hung on to his ankles and applied a sharpshooter. A keen-eyed Boss Man came to the rescue only to be recoiled away from the action from a top rope dropkick from the Rocket. Eventually, the hold becomes too much and the Mountie submits, giving the Hart Brothers their first official win as a team. Before commercial break, we cut to a promo from Randy Savage. “Curt, you and your boys did a real number on me. I gotta admit, yeah, you almost got me. ALMOST!” Savage details how he isn’t sure who he can trust around here. Lex Luger? Ric Flair? Hulk Hogan? “I don’t know. Maybe, it’s time that I stop trusting people around here and just go take what it is I want. And right now, I WANT REVENGE!” Savage then lays out a challenge for Curt Hennig. “You… Me… WRESTLEMANIA!” He calls into question Curt’s intestinal fortitude to keep attacking him in the back instead of facing him in the ring. When we return from commercial break, Curt Hennig is shown standing outside of the Campaign Headquarters of Presidential hopeful “the Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase. Behind Curt is Bryan Clark and Brian Adams. Curt leans back and tells them to stay back, he’s got some business to tend to. “Make sure no one comes in.” The duo obliges and turn and plant their backs against the brick wall on either side of the door. No one is getting into that office. Curt knocks and enters Dibiase’s office and closes the door behind him leaving the fans speculating what he could be doing there. Inside the squared circle, we got Mean Gene Okerlund. He says that over the last month there has been a riff between the Global Powers and says that he has spoke to both Hulk Hogan and Yokozuna and both have agreed to meet him here in the ring to resolve the issues. With much fanfare, Okerlund calls out Hulk Hogan. The Hulkster comes out to Real American and gets one of the hottest receptions of the night. After he is in the ring, Okerlund calls for Yokozuna. The Sumo Superstar joins his partner in the ring and the two barely look at each other. Between their glares, the tension is tight. Finally, Okerlund breaks the ice. “Okay, you two. What’s going…” but Hogan grabs the microphone and starts in on his partner. “What’s going on? What’s going on is I want to know brother, where were you last week?” Hogan explains how he was on his own against Backlund and Global Warming. “You said you’d be here!” Hogan doesn’t give Yokozuna a chance to explain. He says that it was the Steiners who saved him, not his own partner. And then the Hulkster brings up the elephant in the room; the CCTV footage of Yokozuna entering Backlund’s locker room. Finally, Hogan gives him a second to respond after asking him, “how can I trust you, brother?” There is a long pause. “Can you trust me? Can I trust YOU?” Yokozuna has had enough. He turns and leaves Hogan alone in the ring and walks towards the exit. Hogan and Okerlund stand in amazement. On the screen just above the entrance, ‘Zuna stops and watches a replay of the Royal Rumble when the Global Powers work together to eliminate Global Warming. And then Hulk Hogan rushes up behind Yokozuna and hoists him up and dumps him over the top rope to his elimination. Yokozuna turns back towards Hogan and shakes his head in disgust. To add insult to injury, before we go to commercial break Mr. Backlund appears on the screen with a promo. He is flanked by Global Warming, Earthquake on one side and Typhoon on the other. “Hahaha! You feel that Hogan? The world is crumbling all around you!” Backlund talks about how Hogan came back to the WWF and bragged about flying all over the world to wrestle the greatest athletes. “You left a carbon footprint that our grandchildren will have to pay for!” Backlund tells Hogan that he has been killing planet for the last decade and it’s time for planet earth to take a stand. “Hogan, I’m going to strip everything from you. Fame. Fortune. Friends. And let’s start with your friends.” Has Mr. Backlund convinced Yokozuna to join the Climate Cause or just simply to turn on his former friend? After commercial break, we get a tribute to Kerry Von Erich. It’s highlights his career. Unlike the one from Saturday, it’s just highlights of his life with a memorial at the end without his friends talking about his life. Following the memorial, Jack Tunney is on the screen and says that it was an honor and a privilege to get to work with Kerry Von Erich these last few years. He says that the WWF will be at a loss without him. The WWF President calls into light that Von Erich passed away as the reigning WWF Intercontinental Champion. Tunney says that in addition to Von Erich being the second inductee in the WWF Hall of Fame, at WrestleMania, there will be a Texas Tornado Memorial Battle Royal on the Free-For-View show on the USA Network. The final two men standing in the ring in that match will meet later that night to be awarded the Intercontinental Championship. Tunney says how he hopes the battle royal can be a longstanding tradition for the WWF going forward. “Over the coming weeks, we will announce the 22 participants of this battle royal. But tonight, I’ll allow the first to introduce himself to you.” The video from Tunney’s office cuts to a pretaped vignette. Davey Boy Smith is standing in front of the flag of the United Kingdom. The British Bulldog announces that he will be the first participant of the Texas Tornado Memorial Battle Royal. Davey Boy lays out his motives for retaking the Intercontinental Championship. “That title was stolen from me in front of my home crowd. The week after WrestleMania, the WWF is headed back to the UK and it’s my intentions to carry the Union Jack flag in one hand and the Intercontinental Title in the other when I go back home!” The Bulldog says that Kerry Von Erich was a worthy and fighting champion and he will honor his memory by winning the title and defending it with the same ferocity as the Tornado. “Rest in peace, brother!” Inside the ring, the Beverly Brothers are angry and demand a microphone for their manager, the Genius. Their mouthpiece snags a microphone and claims that if we were back in America, he would have the police standing by. “Saturday night, there was a robbery!” Genius says the Canadian police have done nothing to right this injustice. “That’s what we get, when the only good man on the force is on temporary security assignment for the next President of the United States.” He laments. “MY BOYS GOT ROBBED!” He says that any day of the week the Beverlys are the superior team of them and the Steiners and had this match taken place inside a ring instead of a cage, Beau and Blake would still be champions! “THEY’RE NOT ANIMALS!” This leads to the Genius calling out the Steiners and demanding a rematch for the WWF Tag Team Titles. The Steiners answer the call and come out carrying their titles. The crowd roars with anticipation and for seeing Rick and Scott with the belts for the first time. The Steiners don’t even respond, they just hit the ring, ready for a fight. The Genius directs his guys to flee from the fight. “Not tonight. That’s just like you two. Attack us while we’re hurt. It’s never enough for you two!” Scott picks up a microphone. “Say when!” The Genius grabs both of his guys by the shoulders and pulls them in for a huddle. A few seconds later he responds. “NEXT WEEK!” The Steiners laugh and pose holding the titles on the turnbuckles while the Beverlys seethe the loss of the same straps but hopefulness of winning them back in seven days. We head off to another commercial break. Upon the return, we get a medical update on Jeff Jarrett. As the announcers inform us that Jeff is going to be out for two weeks following the brutal attack from Jerry Lawler and his new henchmen, the Kingsmen. We are told that Jeff is in concussion protocol from the beating he took. The footage cuts to a video of the attack that happened last week on Raw. Jerry Lawler gave Jeff a coronation ceremony to crown him as WWF King of the Ring. Jeff, a man of his word, gave Lawler a match to unify their crowns to decide on soul king of the WWF in agreement to Jerry Lawler acknowledging his win at the King of the Ring and not laying a hand on him during the coronation ceremony. After agreeing to the unification, Jimmy Del Rey and Tom Prichard attacked Jarrett and destroyed his royal throne and crown. As we see the footage, Jerry Lawler appears on the screen. He is flanked by the Kingsmen on either side of him. “Jeff Jarrett, you really are as dumb as you look!” Lawler says it would take a fool to agree to a unification match. Lawler says that the match has been made for WrestleMania IX to give Jarrett enough time to lick his wounds. “But don’t worry my loyal subjects. There will be ONE king after WrestleMania. ME! Jeff Jarrett won’t make it to WrestleMania. And I’ll bring that crown home by forfeit. We’ll see to it. Right boys?” The Kingsmen laugh and agree with their majesty. Inside the ring, we get the in-ring debut of the Ripper. He is facing developmental talent Scott Taylor. The Ripper wears his long beige trench coat and old English hat to the ring. Below the hat, he has his plain white mask with no markings. In the ring, he sheds the coat and shockingly reveals a very familiar attire. The Ripper is wearing the same attire as “Macho Man” Randy Savage. The attire is black and white tights and a sleeveless shirt with fringe all over. There is little speculation as to whether this is Randy Savage or not, because the frame of his body is nowhere near the same. It leaves a lot of questions as to why he chose to dress like this other than to keep his own identity a mystery. In the ring, Ripper has a style all his own. He is aggressive, not giving any Taylor an inch. The Ripper is a submission technician, moving from one hold to another seamlessly. One of the more devastating is when he drapes his forearm across the bridge of Taylors nose and rubs his forearm across Scott’s face. The Ripper locks in a win when he finally loads Scott Taylor into a guillotine and rides him to a submission victory. Following the debut victory, the Ripper started creeping towards the exit, mindful of the dozen or so victims he has injured in the last six months since he first appeared on the scene, only to come face to face with Papa Shango. The Ripper is ready for a fight but Shango isn’t interested. Instead, he challenges him, “I gave you an ultimatum. Join my army, or I’ll reveal your identity.” Ripper shakes his head, silent, but almost daring Shango like the Voodoo Prince doesn’t know who he really is. “You don’t think I know, do you?” Shango leans in softly and whispers a name in the Ripper’s ear. This was enough evidence for the Ripper who back away slowly. “You have seven days.” Before commercial break, we cut to a back alley of the stadium and see Bam Bam Bigelow walking around and smashing stuff. The Syndicate is following behind him, cautious not to draw his ire. Bigelow walks past a high end luxury car and slams the back of his forearm and fist into it. The window shatters instantly. “OJ Simpson, allow me to introduce myself. I’m the Boss. And that money you’re dropping all over the city, belongs to me.” Bigelow is agitated and can’t help but show it. “You took something from me. And I want it back.” Bam Bam explains how he is the one that everyone has been telling Juice not to get mixed up with. “People find themselves, from time to time, indebted to me. I always collect, with interest. And when they can’t pay. Well, we get creative. Juice, don’t make me get creative. Just give me back what’s mine and we’ll call it square.” Bigelow finishes up by telling Simpson that he won’t wait long. Before the camera cuts to commercial, Razor Ramon enters the frame. He walks up and shakes Bigelow’s hand and the two start a private conversation. Bigelow shoves the camera out of the way and we go to commercial. After commercial, we are in the ring for the main event. Curt Hennig is introduced first and he comes out with Bryan Clark and Brian Adams. The purpose of this trio still remains unknown to everyone but the three of them. Hennig mysteriously was given this WWF Championship match despite having only wrestled once since Survivor Series in a poor performance at the Royal Rumble when he intentionally eliminated himself after negotiating a price with Ted Dibiase. The crowd roars when Ric Flair enters the arena carrying the WWF Championship. The two have a masterclass of a match to start off. They are so evenly matched, it’s no wonder that these two men were best friends for much of Flair’s time with the WWF. The match is a technical masterpiece. The match swung in Flair’s favor after a European uppercut that dropped Hennig to his knees. But Curt, mysteriously gave up on the fight by slipping his shoulder under the legs of Flair and quickly raising his arm and delivering a low blow to the champ. The illegal move is enough for a disqualification but the attack doesn’t stop there. Adams and Clark jump into the ring, and aid Hennig in attacking the Nature Boy. The numbers are too much for Flair and he succumbs to the attack. Suddenly, the crowd explodes when Randy Savage charges to the ring with a steel chair. Savage drives a chair into the rib of both Adams and Clark before swinging it over head and driving both men down with a shot across the back. Another roar of the crowd and Lex Luger is right behind him, also with a chair. Luger swings like a madman and just misses Curt who drops out of the ring and rolls to safety. Adams and Clark join their leader outside the ring and Luger and Savage check on Flair. The Nature Boy is hurt but not injured. Flair, hobbles around the ring, barely able to hold his title up until the shot cuts. “Ric Flair has not upheld the standards of being WWF Champion. Flair has betrayed his friends, his fans, and his country by siding with the enemy. Ric Flair is not fit to be WWF Champion. At WrestleMania, it’s time for a new face of the World Wrestling Federation to take over and lead the WWF to a better tomorrow. Ted Dibiase is that man. He’s a philanthropist, humanitarian, and servant for the world around him. Join the Million Dollar Man as he takes the WWF into the future.” As the promo ends, we see a shot of Ted Dibiase who simply says, “I’m Ted Dibiase, candidate for President of the United States of America and your next World Wrestling Federation Champion, and I approve this message.”

Editing this with some more here as I catch up; It warms my heart to see one of the older school PW fan fic guys return with a proper old school fed, which has to be the first here on the new board to really lift off and get going properly. Look at that first post with the links to all the shows just glorious stuff. Love how clean and stylized this is. Only gripe visually is that I use the darker skin for the boards, for some reason I can't read the text on my phone it's too dark. It looks fine on my laptop though and that's the fan fic station anyway so no big deal.

I could see this easily racking up all the awards, Fed Of The Year level stuff back when I first came around 2011-2012-2013 era this would have been a hot fed back then when everybody was still around. This has that PW Fan Fic spirit that attracted me to this community in the first place and got me into writing this silly nonsense(the cheapest, most satisfying, harmless hobby ever).

There is so much about this that I love. Every character is so defined like they could all be the centerpiece of this whole fed, everyone's reality has been tweaked and alternated in his own direction with these detailed crafted ideas that make this all so interesting. I used to hate Yokozuna but came around to appreciate him much more lately so enjoyed that whole face turn with Hogan. Also love the thought of KVE staying around into 1993 WWF, absolute shame that he never gave himself that chance to get his shit back together, he had plenty of time to turn his life around is the saddest part of all that.

Have to point out how it's a thing that pro wrestling fan fiction has so many deaths to work around. Pillman in mine and KVE here in yours going down at the same time. In writing my last show I realized Earthquake John Tenta died at like 42 years old of bladder cancer, just 4 years older than I am now. It's grim but interesting aspect of people who write this stuff have to factor into their stories when you step back and look at it. I wonder if that is a big reason why guys like RT stick to writing modern present day feds. 

Also loved the build up to Bam Bam's repackage, that seems like a challenge to make that work but I'm down to see how it goes.

And this would also have to be a landmark PW Fan Fic fed for really being the first to use AI like this? Having a tool to get that grunt work done would be nice, I've long thought about hiring @thekid as a subcontractor to write my promos.

As a huge Adam Bomb/Wrath/Kronik fan I love this idea of putting them together in 93. This pairing deserves more love, awesome duo. 

Loving where it's going with Owen and Bret, Steiners winning the straps will be interesting to see where you take it, I'm along for the ride! 

PART EIGHT | GHOSTS OF OUR PAST

The air inside the arena was electric as Monday Night Raw goes live from the Manhattan Center. The Steiner Bros, Rick and Scott, stepped into the ring with their trademark intensity, the WWF Tag Team Championships glinting around their waists. Across the squared circle, the Beverly Brothers, Beau and Blake, accompanied by their manager, the Genius, exuded confidence, fueled by a desire to reclaim the gold for themselves. The bell rang, signaling the start of what promised to be a classic tag team encounter. The Steiner Brothers wasted no time, charging at the Beverlys with a ferocity that left the audience on the edge of their seats. Scott, known for his technical prowess, squared off with Blake, while the powerhouse Rick faced off against the more flamboyant Beau. The action was fast-paced from the get-go, with each team showcasing their unique strengths. Rick Steiner tossed Beau around the ring with powerful suplexes, showcasing his incredible strength. Meanwhile, Scott and Blake engaged in a technical wrestling clinic, countering each other's holds with precision. The Genius, ever the strategist, shouted instructions from the outside, attempting to guide the Beverly Brothers to victory. His presence added an extra layer of tension, as fans wondered if his cunning mind would play a crucial role in the outcome of the match. As the match progressed, both teams had moments where it seemed they were on the verge of victory. The Beverly Brothers executed their patented double-team maneuvers, showcasing their tag team chemistry. The Steiner Brothers, however, proved resilient, countering with their own tandem offense. The turning point came when Rick Steiner planted Beau with a devastating Steinerline, setting the stage for the Steiner Brothers to unleash their Steinerizer. The crowd erupted as Scott locked Beau into a pin attempt. Rick lost track of Blake and gave him an opening to scurry into the ring and save him from an inevitable pin. The match continued, with both teams showing incredible resilience and a refusal to back down. The climax approached as the Beverly Brothers attempted to gain an unfair advantage. Beau, with his sneaky tactics, locked Scott Steiner in a full nelson, setting the stage for their devious plan. The Genius handed a metal scroll to Blake, who ascended the turnbuckle, poised to strike Scott and secure victory for his team. However, the Steiner Brothers, known for their uncanny ability to persevere in the face of adversity, had other plans. With a burst of energy, Scott slipped out of Beau's grasp just as Blake brought the metal scroll down. In a stroke of misfortune for the Beverly Brothers, the heavy scroll connected with Beau's head instead, rendering him unconscious. Scott quickly dropkicked Blake to the outside, leaving Beau prone in the center of the ring. The crowd roared as Scott capitalized on the opportunity, and dropped over his fallen opponent for a pin attempt. The referee's hand slapped the mat for the three-count, and the Steiner Brothers retained their WWF Tag Team Championships. The audience erupted into cheers, celebrating the hard-fought victory of their beloved tag team. The Steiner Brothers, battered and bruised but triumphant, raised their titles high in the air as the arena reverberated with the unmistakable sound of success. The Genius, on the other hand, could only watch in frustration as his plans unraveled before his eyes. In the end, the Steiner Brothers had proven once again that their combination of power, skill, and resilience made them a force to be reckoned with in the tag team division. The cheers of the fans echoed through the arena, a testament to the enduring popularity of the Steiner Brothers in the world of professional wrestling. Following the match, we go to the backstage area where the Hart Brothers are ready to deliver a promo. Bret leads off by telling us that last week he and Owen defeated Can-Am Corrections and gave them a small taste of payback following their hand in trying to cripple the Hitman at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Owen then chimed in. “But we’re not done with you yet, Campaign! Oh, we’re just getting started!” The Rocket informed Dibiase’s lackeys that they are just beginning a reckoning on them. Bret concluded that next week they were going to continue their strategic dismantling of Dibiase’s bid for President of the United States. “Next Monday night, Dibiase, send your best two guys!” The Harts commit to beating any two of the Million Dollar Man’s henchmen, 1-2-3 in the ring! Before commercial break, we cut to another area of the backstage. A door before the camera is simply labeled “Curt Hennig”. The crowd erupts in boos as the Chief Financial Officer of the Campaign, Irwin R. Shyster, appears and knocks on the door. Within a second, the door opens, and we see Curt Hennig appear from within. “You got it?” “Yeah. I’ve been asked to thank you for your assistance last week. If we can ever do business again, I’m sure it could be beneficial for both of us.” Irwin hands Curt a yellow envelope and smiles before leaving. Curt laughs to himself and closes the door. Back in the ring, we get our second match of the night. In a brisk encounter Davey Boy Smith clashed with the swamp-dwelling Skinner. From the opening bell, The British Bulldog showcased his superior athleticism, overwhelming Skinner with power moves. Unleashing a barrage of suplexes and a thunderous running powerslam, Bulldog left Skinner reeling. The British Bulldog's intensity never waned as he lifted Skinner into the air, delivering a bone-jarring running powerslam that shook the ring. The referee's hand hit the mat for the three-count, declaring Davey Boy Smith the dominant victor. Bulldog's triumph echoed through the arena, solidifying his reputation as a powerhouse in the wrestling world. The Bulldog is the first declared participant of the Texas Tornado Memorial Battle Royal and this win gives many cause to believe he may be the leading candidate for winner. Away from the arena, we get a video shot of O.J. Simpson walking down the strip of Las Vegas. He is wearing a fine suit and a pair of high-end sunglasses. Simpson walks into a casino and unrolls a bankroll of bills. He drops a hundred on a casino table where Blackjack is being played. “Hit. Hit.” After that second hit, the dealer informs Simpson that he has busted. Simpson turns to the camera and cuts a promo straight at Bam Bam Bigelow. “You want this back?” He flashes a wad of cash at the camera. The Juice drops a hundred out of the roll and puts it on the table. “Hit. Hit. Hit.” For a second consecutive hand, Simpson busts. “I guess you got your answer.” Simpson smiles at the camera and walks further into the casino looking for some action at a table before we head back to the arena. Vince McMahon and Bobby Heenan speculate that by the time Bigelow gets his hands on O.J. Simpson, the money he won (or stole by the word of Heenan) will be dried up. Before commercial break, we cut to the backstage area where we see Randy Savage walking through the corridors looking for something or someone. He is intercepted by Brian Adams and Bryan Clark and immediately the Macho Man is ready for a fight. However, Hennig’s henchmen make it clear that they are not looking for a fight. Instead, they have a message and delivery for him. Clark hands him the yellow envelope that we saw Irwin deliver to Hennig earlier. Savage reluctantly takes it and takes a step back away from the duo. And now the message they had for him. “You’ve been a bad boy.” The pair give a sickening smile to Savage and walk away. Randy stares at the package, mindful as to whether he should open it or not before the camera cuts away. In a pretaped vignette, we see Shawn Michaels standing in front of a screen with his broken heart logo behind him. Shawn Michaels says that Davey Boy may have been the first to declare himself for the Texas Tornado Memorial Battle Royal but he isn’t the best to do so. That honor would be bestowed upon himself. Shawn is putting his name in the hat and at WrestleMania, he will outlast twenty wrestlers in the battle royal and go on to reclaiming the title later in the night. During the promo, the broken heart logo behind Shawn fades and suddenly the Rockers logo appears behind him. Shawn is fully of pride and his cocky persona is shining through until he turns slightly and sees the Rockers logo behind him. He stops in his tracks and turns to face it, speechless. The logo flashes again and the broken heart reappears. But Shawn never regains his composure and we cut from the promo. Back in the ring, we get a tun up match between Matt Borne, taking on developmental talent Phil Apollo in singles action. Despite winning the encounter, Borne looked unsure of himself in the contest. Borne picked up the win with a stump puller submission. Having lost two consecutive encounters, Borne’s success streak had hit the skids. This match may have boosted Mr. Wrestling’s confidence because after the win, he declared himself for the Texas Tornado Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania and vowed to go on to win the Intercontinental Championship. The battle royal is starting to fill up with top tier talent making this a must-watch match at WrestleMania. After the match, we cut to a promo from Razor Ramon in the backstage. The Bad Guy looks confident as ever. He says that last week, he made a major financial investment in his future. He hocked everything and he’s put a life-changing bet on himself. Which leads him to what he’s wagered. “I’ve put everything I own on the line.” On what? “ME!” Razor says he’s been on a hot streak, and it won’t end anytime soon. At WrestleMania, he’s challenging the Undertaker to a match. And when he wins, he’s going to double his life savings, double his investment, and he’s going to continue his hot streak and take over the W… W… F! We cut to commercial break and upon returning we have Gene Okerlund with Hulk Hogan in an interview. Mean Gene asks Hogan about the relationship with Yokozuna that very publicly fell out last week on Raw. Hogan assures us that things are dicey and rocky between he and Yoko but they have most certainly not fallen out. “I don’t know where ‘Zuna’s head is at right now, brother. But next week, I’m going to go out there and take on the mighty Earthquake. I hope I can count on my partner to be there!” Hogan says that regardless of where Yokozuna’s loyalties lie these days, it is his goal to free the WWF of the evil Mr. Backlund and Global Warming. He concluded with giving Yokozuna an ultimatum, “Whatcha gonna do, brother?” Implying that he has a decision to make. It’s either Backlund or Hulkamania! The main event of the night pitted Jerry Lawler and his new henchmen the Kingsmen against a trio of ragtag superstars Duane Gill teaming with Barr Hardy and the hometown star P.J. Walker. The match proved to be nothing more than a light workout for the King and his men. The end of the match saw the three hitting stereo piledriver on all three of their opponents at the same time and Jerry Lawler pinning Walker in front of his hometown crowd. A picture in picture interrupted their victory celebration when Jeff Jarrett appeared from a remote location. Double J told Lawler that he got one over on him during his coronation ceremony two weeks ago. Jarrett says that he made a mistake bringing more targets into their struggle. But he’s made a big mistake if he believes Jarrett doesn’t have friends of his own. Jarrett assures Lawler that he’ll get the match to decide a single king of the World Wrestling Federation, and anyone who wants to throw their hat in with Lawler will get the same punishment dished out to them. Before going to commercial break, we cut to a dark corner of the arena where we see the Ripper. He says that Papa Shango may have discovered his identity and given him an ultimatum to join the Creatures of the Night. But the Ripper’s destiny is greater than himself. “I serve someone else.” Ultimately, the Ripper tells Shango to reveal his identity if he must. “But I will spend the rest of my life dismantling your army. One. By. One.” The Ripper acknowledges that Shango wants a warrior on his side but concludes, “but you picked the wrong fight.” After a final commercial break, we go to the ring where we get the advertised contract signing for the main event of WrestleMania IX. Ted Dibiase is the first to enter the ring. He is surrounded by his Campaign. Irwin R. Shyster, Mr. Hughes, Bobby Heenan, and Can-Am Corrections accompany their boss to the ring. The Million Dollar Man takes a seat on one side of a table and eventually he is faced by WWF Champion, Ric Flair. The Nature Boy takes a seat with an army opposite of him. Alone, Flair doesn’t back down. Instead, he and Dibiase banter back and forth over who will walk away from WrestleMania with the title in tow. Dibiase says that he has one last surprise for Flair before they go head to head. “I’ve hired a Chief of Staff who has seen fit to ensure my victory against you.” Dibiase says that a chief to ensure not just his victory over Flair but to win the Presidency of the United States as well. When you pick a chief, you pick one who knows your opponent better than anyone. “And Flair, I’ve picked someone who knows you more than anyone else. He knows your weaknesses. He knows your strengths. And he’s going to reveal everything to me. They say, keep your friends close and your enemies closer. But Flair, you should have kept your friends closer. Because I’ve just proved that every man has a price. And Flair… this man came a very steep price!” Every head turned towards the entrance as J. J. Dillon walked out of the back. He joined Ted Dibiase in the ring and shook his hand. He gives Dibiase some advice and Dibiase signs the contract. The Millon Dollar Man shoves the contract to Flair who tells Dillon he’s made the mistake of a lifetime and he, too, signs the contract. The match is set for WrestleMania and the two stand and shake hands. The camera goes off with the two men staring each other down, with all of the Campaign surrounding them, sending Flair an ominous sign that their presence in this feud will absolutely be felt.

PART NINE | ANY MEANS NECESSARY

With just four weeks until WrestleMania IX, we go live in the Manhattan Center for Monday Night Raw! Immediately, we are taken to the ring where we are going to have our first match of the night. Jeff Jarrett hits the ring with his father and manager, Jerry Jarrett by his side. Jeff is returning to action following a vicious attack from the Kingsmen two weeks ago that left him sidelined in concussion protocol. Tonight, the King of the Ring winner is taking on Tony Demoro in a tun up match to get Jarrett ready for his Royal Unification Match against Lawler. The match is quick and is a great demonstration for the fans just how great Jarrett is in the squared circle. Jarrett works over Tony and within five minutes hits a spinning neckbreaker to put him away. Following the match, Jerry Lawler made his presence known in the arena. He approached the ring and Jarrett was fired up and ready for a fight. That is, until the Kingsmen joined their boss at ringside. The trio surrounded the ring and had Jarrett corned, looking to make good on Lawler’s promise to injure Jarrett again so that he couldn’t make their unification match at WrestleMania. Suddenly, two new contenders emerged from the back. Jarrett was making good on his word that he wasn’t alone in this fight. Two men wearing blue jeans and boots darted through the curtains and slid belly first into the ring and came up on either side of Jarrett ready to aid him in his fight. Jerry Lawler, Jimmy Del Ray, and Tom Prichard slow walked back their threat and left Jarrett and his friends alone in the ring. This gave Jeff a moment to take a microphone and introduced the newest additions to the WWF roster, the Young Gunns. Billy and Bart Gunn committed to having Jeff’s back through this unification match and challenged the Kingsmen to a match before WrestleMania! After the chaotic start to Raw we head to the back and see Randy Savage pacing back and forth. The Macho Man was given an envelope last week by Curt Hennig’s henchmen and the wrestling world has been abuzz over what the contents were. Savage is approached by Lex Luger. The Total Package tells his friend that he was motivated by Savage’s challenge last week and he was thinking that maybe this week he and Savage could team up and put Clark and Adams on the sideline and take away Hennig’s muscle! Savage shrinks away from the opportunity. “I don’t know. I’m out man. Yeah.” Luger is stunned by Savage’s announcement and asks what he means by it. “They know things Lex. Things no one should know.” Luger presses. “What was in that package?” Savage simply concludes with telling Luger that he doesn’t want to talk about it but if he wants to go after Curt and his guys, he’s going to have to do it without him. Lex is perplexed as Savage walks off and enters his dressing room. From here, we go to another section of the backstage area and we see Shawn Michaels dressed and prepped to look his best. We are reminded that a few weeks ago, Shawn says he saw a ghost when on the set of the Barber Shop he saw Marty Jannetty in the window. Last week, during a promo where Shawn announced his entry in the Texas Tornado Memorial Battle Royal, the backdrop behind Shawn flashed from Shawn’s logo to the Rocker’s logo. The Heartbreak Kid may have been stunned by this turn of events last week but he is back to his normal self tonight. Cockily, he says that the Battle Royal is getting full, but full of a bunch of nobodies. “There’s only one man with the athleticism, agility, and endurance to go the distance and that man is the Heartbr…” Shawn stops speaking and stares ahead with his mouth ajar. “Where’d you get that?” Shawn approaches the camera and it turns to face a crew member. Michaels walks up to the crew member and grabs him by the collar and shoves him against the wall. “Where did you get the jacket?” We focus more on the jacket and see that he is wearing a black leather jacket. “Uh, what do you mean?” “THAT’S MY JACKET! Where did you get it?” The crew member looks like he could die at any moment. “Uh, uh a man gave it to me!” Shawn decks the man and rips the jacket off of him. “I was wearing this when…” And once again, Shawn trails off and just stares blankly at the black jacket before we cut to commercial break. Upon return from commercial, we see Ric Flair approach the dressing room of the candidate for President of the United States and the number one contender for his WWF Championship title at WrestleMania IX, Ted Dibiase. He knocks on the door and is greeted by the mean mug of Mr. Hughes. There is a long stare between the two before the Nature Boy tells him, “easy chief. I’m not here for a fight. I got some business.” Hughes refuses to stand down but he is intercepted by the new Chief of Staff of the Campaign, J.J. Dillon. “Can I help you?” Flair has a hard time hiding his disgust. “You’ve really tossed your hat in with this bunch?” Dillon smiles. “Money talks.” “Look, we’ve hit a lot of miles together. Work for the man, get that payday. But stay out of my way.” Dillon steps out of the lurch of the door into the hallway and closes the door behind him. “See, that’s the problem. They’ve paid me well to make sure that I get in your way. In fact, my bonus is dependent upon you losing that title at WrestleMania.” The Nature Boy fires back. “I hope you didn’t spend it already.” “Well, you and I both know that with me managing Ted Dibiase, that money is as good as mine.” “Is that so?” Flair and Dillon get nose to nose in a near confrontational engagement. Before things can escalate, the door swings open and we see Mr. Hughes standing behind Dillon in full support. “I’m not going to get a fair fight with Dibiase, am I?” “Oh no. That would be foolish. You’re not just facing Dibiase. You’re facing the entire Campaign. You of all people should know all about my strategy.” In a throwback to their days in the NWA, Dillon holds up four fingers and laughs in Flair’s face. “But I’ve been asked by my employer to give you an offer to make things, as you say, a little more fair.” As Dillon prepares to share the offer with Flair, J.J. looks into the camera and pushes it away. “Get out of here. Grown ups are talking.” And the cameras cut away from the arena. We are off site in an undisclosed location in what appears to be a graveyard. The camera moves meticulously through the gravesite between tombstones until it approaches a man standing in a grave with dirt flying out of the hole every couple of seconds. Finally, a shovel is tossed out of the grave and the camera turns and peers down into the space. We see the Undertaker and he is looking less than pleased. “Razor Ramon, you’ve made one bad decision and one grave decision. The bad news is, you’ve sold everything you own and bet it all on yourself at WrestleMania. But that’s not the stupidest thing you’ve done. You challenged me to a match at WrestleMania. I want to tell you that in four weeks you’ll be penniless, homeless, and jobless but the reality of the matter is, you’ll be lifeless. You made a terrible decision challenging me to a match. Fortunately, it’s not one that you will have to live with for too long.” When the Deadman is done speaking, the camera pans up and we see a tombstone that simply says “Razor Ramon, 1958 – 1993”. Back in the ring, Vince McMahon and Bobby Heenan give us a recap of the Texas Tornado Memorial Battle Royal and how the final two men standing in the Free-For-View match will compete later in the night at WrestleMania IX for the Intercontinental Championship. They run down the men who have signed up so far before we head to action where we see the newest name to be thrown into the hat, Max Moon. We see some clips of Moon on Superstars where he has been turning some heads as of late. Tonight, he competes against Mike Edwards as a demonstration for the other battle royal competitors as to what Moon can do in the ring. Moon’s high flying attacks prove to be too much for Edwards. The most notable thing about this match was partway through, a picture in picture appeared in the corner and the Honky Tonk Man appeared. He said that he is the longest reigning Intercontinental Champion in the history of the title and that he has been personally contacted by President Jack Tunney requesting that he come to WrestleMania and fight once again for the title. Honky Tonk says it would be his honor and privilege and the next time you will see him is in Las Vegas holding the title high. The match concludes with Max Moon hitting a moonsault on Edwards and pinning him. Two more names have been added to the Battle Royal. In the backstage area, we return to the dressing room of Randy Savage where Irwin R. Shyster appears and knocks on the door. Randy Savage answers and is immediately in the face of Irwin asking him what business he has here and pointedly asks him if he’s lost. Irwin says that the contents of the package he received last week have been anonymously reported to him. “Anonymously? We all saw you give that package to Curt Hennig!” Shyster looks offended. But then says that there is some speculations and rumors going around the locker room that Randy Savage may have cheated on his taxes last year. “That’s a lie and you know it!” “Nevertheless, I have some friends who would like to have a word with you.” With that, Irwin motions and two men in suits and ties approach the locker room. Savage tells him that he’s got nothing to say. One of them inform Savage that they are only here to conduct an investigation but if Savage interferes then they’ll have no choice but to have him arrested. There is a long hesitation. Irwin breaks the ice. “I knew you’d see it my way. Now, MAY we come in?” Savage looks heated, almost like he could lose his cool with Irwin at any moment. The Macho Man opens his door and Irwin and the two men from the Internal Revenue Service enter. Savage closes the door behind them. After commercial break, we return and are in a dark recess of the arena. A small fire spits into the air and we see voodoo paraphernalia on the walls. Papa Shango is prominently in the shot and addresses the camera. He tells us that the Ripper has made his decision. “A decision that will cost you both your career and your anonymity.” Shango tells the Ripper that after tonight, he will have no need to wear a mask anymore. “But instead of telling you who he is, I’m going to show you.” Shango motions for Tatanka and Kamala to join him. He gives them instructions to go find the Ripper and bring him back to Papa Shango. The Creatures of the Night comply with his orders and leave. Shango returns to addressing the Ripper but in the background we can see a man emerge from the shadows. The Ripper has been in Shango’s lair all along. The Ripper steps forward with a rag in one hand and a bottle in the other. He pours some sort of liquid into the rag and slowly creeps up behind Papa Shango. It’s clear that the Voodoo Prince has no idea that Ripper is in the room with him. And the Ripper attacks, wrapping an arm around Shango’s arm and with the other holding the rag to his mouth. Shango resists but the more he fights the faster he succumbs. In a minute, Shango is down, and the Ripper hoists him up onto his shoulder and marches him out of Shango’s mysterious corner of the world. From here we cut back to the ring and we are going fast paced into the next match of the night. Earthquake is already in the ring along with the other half of the Global Warming team, Typhoon. Their environment mentor, Mr. Backlund, is nowhere to be seen casting an ominous feeling over the arena as to when he will make his presence known. The crowd erupts in excitement when Hulk Hogan pushes through the curtains. The Hulkster is all alone with his Global Powers partner, Yokozuna, nowhere in sight. Hogan hits the ring and immediately tries to get into a fist fight with Earthquake but both Global Warming members ditch the ring and leave Hulk alone. After a few minutes of showboating, Earthquake joins his opponent in the ring and the bell rings. Hogan and Earthquake put on a short match where they test each other’s strength multiple times and but neither man is truly able to definitively dominate the other. As the match starts heating up, the Hulkster finally starts getting an upper hand over his opponent and takes him down with a thunderous bodyslam. The big man rolls to his feet only to be snapped back down with a big boot to the kisser. Another. And another. And Earthquake rolls out of the ring quickly to recuperate. While on the outside, Typhoon gets involved by jumping onto the apron and drawing Hogan’s attention. This is the distraction Earthquake needed and charges in for an attack. However, Hogan was fully aware and sidesteps the attack and Earthquake collides with his own partner sending Typhoon to the floor. Hogan is ready to pounce. Punches, kicks, and power attacks and he has Earthquake on the ropes. He whips the big man across the ring and off the return sends him reeling to the mt with another big boot. Hogan signals for his legdrop and hits the ropes only to have Typhoon leap up and wrap his arm around Hogan’s foot to keep him from hitting it. Typhoon, realizing that if he doesn’t act Earthquake could get embarrassed decides to pull Hogan to the outside. He wraps his arms around Hogan and runs him back first into the turnbuckle post and receives a disqualification for Earthquake for it. Typhoon tosses Hogan into the ring and he and Earthquake commence to beating the Hulkster into oblivion. Just when all hope was lost, Yokozuna darts out of the back and hits the ring. Wearing the yellow and red sumo tights, it appears as though he still has some sort of allegiance with Hogan. And proves it when upon rolling to his feet he delivers a side standing kick with his barefoot to the chest of Typhoon that sent the big man spinning across the mat. Earthquake realizes that Yokozuna is not on their side and wraps his massive arms around the Sumo Superstar, only for Yoko to counter it, pick the big man up and deliver a belly-to-belly suplex that stunned the crowd! Yoko stood over Hulk Hogan’s body and defended him from attacks from both Earthquake and Typhoon until both members of Global Warming had enough and reeled away from the ring in embarrassment. Moments later, Hulk Hogan recovered and realized that Yokozuna had saved him. Hogan is elated to have his partner back and sticks out his hand for the big man to shake. After a long pause, Yokozuna slaps Hogans hand away and Hogan shows a sign of fear in his face. That fear quickly is erased when Yokozuna clobbers him with a hug. The two men embrace in the ring to the fan’s delight. Before cutting, Yokozuna and Hulk Hogan, the Global Powers, celebrate together in the ring! From the ring, we go to a back alley of the arena where we see Bam Bam Bigelow facing the camera. In the background, we also see the Syndicate beating up on a man. The trio of Silent Lou, Pretty Boy Chris Candido, and Rocco are really doing a number on a man in the alley. Bigelow has a message for O.J. Simpson. He tells O.J. that from time to time in life, we make mistakes. And mistakes are good because they help us learn and we get better. But when we don’t learn from our mistakes, that’s when we reveal our true ignorance. “At Saturday Night’s Main Event, you made a mistake. But you compounded that mistake by making a bad decision.” Bigelow says that he expects Simpson to come to his senses and return the $50,000 that he stole from him. “Whatever you’ve spent of it, don’t worry about. We’ll work out some sort of payment plan. Maybe they’ll make a Naked Gun 78 or something and you can pay me back.” Bigelow finishes the promo by telling Simpson, “the juice on that 50 g’s is running. It would benefit you greatly to return it to me before I come find it.” Bigelow turns his attention away from the camera and towards the melee in the back. He joins his triad of closest men and beats up on a defenseless man before the camera cuts to a commercial. Out of commercial and we are following Lex Luger as he patrols the backstage area looking for someone. In the distance we see Randy Savage walking with the two Internal Revenue Service employees that we met earlier in the night. Luger catches eyes on them and sprints toward them. He catches up and darts around in front of the three and stops them. “Whoa, where are you guys going?” One of the two agents breeze past his question. “Sir, this is a federal matter, please stay out of it.” Lex, not thinking clearly isn’t happy with that answer and is ready to knock their lights out. It’s Randy Savage who is the voice of reason here. “Lex! Lex! Let it go brother. I’ll be back next week, we can talk then.” And with that, Luger lets down his guard and allows the two agents to escort Randy Savage out of the building. The Total Package is defeat and distraught and turns and walks right into Curt Hennig. “Now. You see the full weight of what happens to men who threaten what I’m doing here.” Luger gets into Hennig’s face. “Is that so? You’ll find that your leverage isn’t as strong over some men.” Lex bumps into Hennig’s shoulder as he brushes past him. Curt simply smiles at him and says to the camera, “We’ll see about that.” In the ring, we get our final match of the evening. The Hart Brothers charge out of the back to a huge reception from the crowd. Bret and Owen are fast becoming the most beloved team in the World Wrestling Federation, in a dead heat with the Steiners for the honor. Two weeks ago the Harts defeated Can-Am Corrections and now tonight they’ve made an open challenge to continue dismantling the Campaign asking for any two volunteers from the faction to face them. The Harts get in the ring and await their opponents. Instead, they are met by the Beverly Brothers and their manager the Genius. On the microphone, the Genius tells the Harts that their disappointment can’t be matched in this moment but never fear, for tonight only, and for the right price, the Beverly Brothers have been hired as consultants for the Campaign. Beau and Blake hit the ring and there is no time to waste. Bret and Owen charge the two men from Shaker Heights and began beating on them. The Beverlys may not have been full fledged employees of Ted Dibiase, but Owen and Bret didn’t treat them any different. The Hitman laid out a technical assault that could be studied for ages for its precision. Meanwhile, the Rocket’s high flying techniques kept that Beverlys grounded. Everything in the match was going in favor of the Harts until Can-Am Corrections made their way out to the ring. The Big Boss Man and Mountie came for a closer look. This proved to be just enough of a distraction for the Hart Brothers and allowed the Beverlys to take over. After Beau and Blake put a beating on Owen, a well timed enziguri freed the younger brother from his attackers just long enough for Owen to make it to his corner for a tag. Unfortunately for him, the Genius popped up on the apron to get the referee’s attention and this gave Boss Man an opening he was looking for. He snuck up behind Bret and yanked him off the apron by the ankle. A falling Bret dropped right into the arms of the Big Boss Man and into his patented Boss Man Slam. The move was extra devastating on the concrete and left Owen to fend for himself against a refreshed Beverly tandem. Just then, the crowd popped with enthusiasm as the Steiner Bros. sprinted out of the back and went right after Can-Am Corrections. Rick and Scott chased the lawmen out of the ringside area and back through the curtains. This proved to be just as much of a distraction for the Beverlys as it was a resistance to Boss Man and Mountie because Bret was given enough time to rally and he and Owen recovered simultaneously. Having seen enough of the Campaign’s antics to know that the Beverlys would stop at nothing to impress their temporary boss, Bret and Owen gave up on following the rules and delivered a tandem beatdown on their opponents for the ages. Owen and Bret gave stereo clotheslines to Beau and Blake driving them over the top rope. Both men grabbed the top rope and launched themselves over the ropes and out of the ring with crossbody attacks that took down both Beverlys. The referee counted as the Harts whipped both of their opponents around the ring. Ten seconds later and the referee declares the match a draw from double countout. But it’s clear that the Harts were walking away from this match victorious. The Beverlys stumbled down the walkway towards the curtains screaming insults back at the Harts. Much to their surprise they walked back first into the Steiner Bros. With just a tad of unfinished business, Rick and Scott laid in some hard fists of their own before finally letting the cowardly brothers to escape with just enough strength to walk on their own. From the curtains, the Steiners applauded the Harts before leaving them to celebrate their moral victory in the ring as the show goes off the air.

The red and black format of the Raw posts is growing on me, it's definitely stylish. The fucking OJ Simpson/Syndicate stuff is gonzo crazy storyline of the year material. Dibiase for Prez and the Flair match at Mania IX, Razor vs Taker, the Texas Tornado Battle Royal with the final 2 going after the IC belt, the Ripper/Papa Shango motherfuckers getting drugged and straight up kidnapped in here this whole thing is really lifting off into the stratosphere with this build up to Mania IX

PART TEN | LET’S MAKE A DEAL

The tenth episode of Monday Night Raw is live and Ric Flair is standing before a live crowd in Manhattan and is ready to go to work. He has a live microphone and starts speaking. “For twenty years I’ve been traveling the world. I’ve seen’em all. I’ve beat’em all. I’ve won’em all. In three weeks, I’m going to take a flight to Las Vegas and I’m going to stand toe to toe with the richest man in the game, Ted Dibiase. For the last three weeks, I’ve had no doubt in my mind that I can beat the Million Dollar Man at WrestleMania. I’ve beat him before and I can do it again. But last week, for the first time in my life, I had a little seed of doubt planted in my mind. As I was looking into the locker room of the Campaign, I realized that at WrestleMania I wasn’t just going to have to beat Ted Dibiase. I was going to have to beat Irwin R. Shyster and Mr. Hughes. I was going to also have to beat the Mountie and the Big Boss Man. I was going to have to beat Bobby “the Brain” Heenan and that right there my friends is a scary thought. But the scariest realization settled in. I was going to also have to beat J.J. Dillon. And having spent much of my own career being managed by J.J. Dillon, I can tell you that I started doubting my own ability to beat Ted Dibiase. Because beating Ted Dibiase meant that I was going to have to contend with two of the greatest minds in wrestling working together with five of the greatest superstars in wrestling, all with one common goal.. to TAKE THIS PRIZE OFF THE WAIST OF THE NATURE BOY! And I knew that I needed a new strategy. So when J.J. Dillon offered up to me the opportunity of a lifetime.. I TOOK IT. At WrestleMania, I have effectively removed the Campaign out of the picture. Every last one of ya are banned from ringside. If anyone from the Campaign interferes in the match, Ted Dibiase will be disqualified!” The fans roar with the thought of a fair fight between Dibiase and Flair in the main event of WrestleMania IX. “But J.J. Dillon doesn’t just hand out gifts. The stipulation came with a price. If I lose the title to Ted Dibiase at WrestleMania, I will also leave the WWF FOREVER!” The collective breath of everyone in the arena was sucked out of the building with this announcement. “I may have backed myself into a corner here. But I can tell you with absolute certainty, if I walked into WrestleMania with the Campaign in the corner of the Million Dollar Man, there was no way I was walking out WWF Champion. This is my only shot at a fair fight and I’m going to take it. I can beat Ted Dibiase. Eight years ago, I beat you Million Dollar Man and in three weeks, I’ll do it again. I may have signed my own resignation paper when I accepted your challenge. But you still got to find a way to beat the dirtiest player in the game. And so far, no one has been able to do it. See you in Vegas. WOOOOOO!” The fans give Flair a standing ovation. We now know that implications of the main event of WrestleMania has grown. Ted Dibiase has to stand one on one against the Nature Boy. But if Ric Flair should lose the WWF title to the Million Dollar Man, he leaves the WWF forever. Flair shakes hands with the fans before we cut from the ringside area. We cut to a dual screen promo. On the left side of the screen, we have Shawn Michaels. Opposed to him on the right side is Davey Boy Smith. The Heartbreak Kid says that he just checked the betting lines at Vegas and he is the odds on favorite for winning the Texas Tornado Memorial Battle Royal. The British Bulldog interjects and says that’s a little misleading. He and Shawn Michaels are currently tied as the odds on favorites. And there is still a whole pool of candidates who haven’t been announced or haven’t declared themselves. Shawn says that’s splitting hairs because Zeus himself could declare himself for the match and he’d still be an underdog against the Heartbreak Kid. Davey Boy reminds Shawn that he hasn’t been himself as of late. It’s almost like he’s been seeing a ghost or something. Michaels says that someone is playing mind games with him but at WrestleMania, when the jokester has to stand across the ring from the Heartbreak Kid, he’ll discover that mind games are no substitute for talent. Bulldog says he has some advice for Shawn. Get your head in the game or you’re going to suffer the bite of the Bulldog! “Wait! What’s that in your ear?” Bulldog looks confused and shows off his left ear. We see an earring with a feather dangling from it. “Where did you get that? Is that Marty’s?” Bulldog smiles and simply says, “Oh that, a dear friend gave it to me!” Shawn’s eyes nearly pop out of his head and he stands motionless as the promo ends. Back in the ring, we get our first match of the night. John and Jess Armstrong are already in the ring ready for action. A new and eerie music hits and we see Curt Henning walk through the curtains leading the way for his henchmen to follow behind. Bryan Clark and Brian Adams walk slowly behind their leader. They are wearing all black attires of similar to the style that Adams wore when he was formerly known as crush that could be described as strapped shorts. On the lower abdomen of their tights is the only decoration of their attire: a single eyeball colored only in white. On their legs, a supposed nickname for each. “TRUTH” and “JUST”. In the ring, the combination are dynamos taking an impressive offense to the Armstrongs that was met with little defense. The story of this match was Curt Hennig taking to Vince McMahon and Bobby Heenan. The Brain was his usual complimentary self talking about how impressive Curt has been since his return to the WWF. Opposite of him, McMahon was playing the role of investigative journalist trying to get to the bottom of Hennig’s mission since his return to the WWF. “Who are you guys?” “No comment.” “What’s your purpose here?” “No comment.” “Well, what do you want to talk about then?” From here, Hennig unloads on a braggadocios tirade about how impressive Clark and Adams are in the ring. He constantly refers to them as Truth and Just. From time to time, he refers to them collectively as his Court. Hennig says he’s here to share the talent of his guys. “Well if you can’t tell us what your mission is here in the WWF then maybe..” “My mission? Oh, it’s not MY mission, McMahon. I can’t take credit for this. I’m just the Watcher. I’m here to observe. I see everything. I report back what I see.” “Who do you report to?” “No comment.” Around this time Adams and Clark set up one of the Armstrongs for their finisher. Each grabbed him by the neck and hoisted him high in the air and drove him hard to the mat with a double chokeslam. Adams made the pin Hennig joined his henchmen in the ring for celebration before we cut to commercial break. After commercial, we go to a pretaped promo. A shot of an empty street in Manhattan is interrupted as Razor Ramon pulls up and parks an old Cadillac next to the curve. From inside the car, he cuts a promo on the Undertaker. “When I saw you digging my grave last week, I went and bet another 100 g’s that I don’t even have ON ME! I put my entire WrestleMania purse on the line. Everything I have and everything I will have for the foreseeable future is riding on me winning my match against you. I’m leaving WrestleMania as the man who finally put the nail in the coffin of the Deadman. You’re scared. I can tell. All you have is mind games. You dig graves. You build caskets. You play this hocus pocus nonsense to get in my head. But me? I got RAW TALENT. And you see it. And that’s what scares you. I’m not scared of you, Deadman. What am I scared of? Being poor. And that fear is going to drive me, motivate me to beat you. See you soon Undertaker.” Back inside the ring, we get a more competitive match. Lightning Kid is making his Monday Night Raw debut taking on Irwin R. Shyster. Before the match, we are told that both of these competitors have officially declared themselves for the Texas Tornado Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania. In the match, Irwin takes control early on and keeps the Kid on his toes for much of the match. However, much to the surprise of the fans in attendance, the Lightning Kid was able to take momentum in the fight when Irwin tossed him into the corner and charged in. At the last second, the Kid rolled out of the way and Shyster ran chest first into the mat. Irwin stumbled back and was taken out with a spinning heel kick from the Kid. As I.R.S. recovered form the kick, he charged at the Lightning Kid only to have his opponent leapfrog over him. In retaliation, the Kid ran up the corner posts and performed a standing moonsault to Irwin, only to get a good two count. With Kid in control, he called for his finisher and headed back to the top rope. The fans roared with excitement as the Kid leapt from the top with a flying dropkick only for Irwin to catch him mid-air with a flying clothesline (Write Off) that nearly took Kid’s off. Irwin draped over the motionless body of the Lightning Kid and picked up the one, two, three for the win. With the addition of Kid and Irwin, we now know eight of the participants of the Texas Tornado Memorial Battle Royal. That number would increase by three. After the match, we get our weekly WWF Superstars update to let the fans know what’s been happening on Saturdays on WWF other programming. In this update we see a quick recap of a match featuring Butch Bushwhacker taking on Luke Bushwhacker who is simply going by Luke now. Luke has been going through an existential crisis of sorts following the forced separation of the Bushwhackers as a team. Luke has been trying to find his way in the World Wrestling Federation. Butch has taken on the mantle of the Bushwhacker’s persona (you know, the licking and the bushwhacking, and calamity that ensues). Meanwhile Luke has been trying to establish himself as something totally different. Luke has been advertising himself as Everyman Luke. A guy who just enjoys watching football and drinking beer and talking politics and religion. The fans have taken a liking to Luke, while Butch seems to have fallen out of favor. Butch requested the match, possibly experiencing a little jealousy towards his cousin. As the match progressed we are told that both Butch and Luke have declared themselves for the Texas Tornado Memorial Battle Royal but possibly more interesting was a picture in picture declaration from WWF Legend Jimmy Snuka. The Superfly says that he is roaring and ready for his WWF return and what better place than at WrestleMania! With these three entries, we now know half of the participants of the battle royal. In the end, Butch walked away from the match, allowing himself to be intentionally counted out and says he’s had enough of Luke trying to outshine him. And we shoot to commercial. Coming out of a be young, have fun, drink Pepsi commercial, we cut to a room in the back somewhere. The room looks familiar to us. It was the same room we were originally introduced to the Boss. Now, from the same shot, we can see the arm of Bam Bam Bigelow. He is wearing his white suit. Only his arm can be seen sticking out of the right of his chair, laying on a desk. Before him, we see his three most loyal members of the Syndicate. Pretty Boy Chris Candido reports to him about payments that he has received. Meanwhile, Silent Lou hands the Boss his receipts. “And you Rocco?” There is a hesitation. “I’m a little short this week, boss.” Again, silence. “Short?” “Uh, yeah boss.” “Who?” “Virgil.” “He’s good for it. Give him a week.” “Yes boss!” Bam Bam takes a deep breath and says what’s really on his mind. “And Simpson?” The three men look at each other. Neither of the three want to say anything. Finally, Candido says what they all know. “Nothing boss. We haven’t heard from him.” Bigelow clinches his fist, raises it, and then slams it down on the desk. “He’s marked. Get the word out. Ten G’s to whoever brings him in. Go collect.” The three collectively answer affirmatively and race out of the Boss’ office and go to do as he commanded. Back in the squared circle, we go to the next match of the night. Typhoon is led out of the back by his partner Earthquake. Global Warming look impressive as they march towards the ring. The crowd rains down on them with boos, showing their displeasure. That discontent dissolves quickly as Yokozuna enters the arena. Yoko has his own partner, Hulk Hogan, by his side. The Hulkster gets the crowd pumped as the Sumo Superstar enters the ring. The match between Typhoon and Yokozuna is everything you’d expect from two monstrous men. They collided in the center of the ring and the entire foundation of the mat shifted at least six inches. From here, they engaged in a hard hitting fight that saw the momentum shift from one side to the other. Nearing the end of the fight, Typhoon reversed an irish-whip into the corner and flung his opponent into the turnbuckle. The mighty Typhoon then raced across the ring and collided with the Japanese star with a massive body splash. However, much to Typhoon’s surprise, Yokozuna caught him in mid-air out of the body splash, took a step out of the corner, turned 180 degrees and delivered a devastating belly to belly side suplex. The collision rocked the entire arena. From here, Yokozuna got to his feet, hit the ropes furthest away and off the return dropped a gigantic legdrop across the throat of Typhoon. The official was in place and counted the three, awarding Yokozuna the win. After the match, Global Warming wasn’t satisfied with the outcome and tried to pick a fight with Global Powers. Hogan and Yoko were ready for more action but before the four could tango, Mr. Backlund charged out of the back. Angrily he berated Typhoon for losing but more so for his guys defying his orders not to get involved with the pair. He commands the duo to leave the ring. Before joining them, he goes to work on Yokozuna. “How long are you going to keep up this charade? You’re an idiot. He’s going to turn on you. Hulk Hogan only thinks about himself. It’s in his nature. And it’s only a matter of time.” Yokozuna looks into Hulk Hogan’s eyes. Hogan brushes him off asking Yokozuna, who are you going to believe? Backlund, realizing he planted another seed here, left the two alone. Hogan looks a little worried about his partner, but Yokozuna raises his and Hogan’s hand in victory and the crowd celebrates with them! Before going to commercial, we cut to the strangest and possibly scariest footage that the WWF had ever shown in its broadcasting to this point. Vince McMahon leads us in to the video to say that viewer discretion is advised that this video is disturbing and that parents should consider not allowing their children to watch. Heenan says he’s seen it and he’s still sick to his stomach. Vince says that the following video was sent to the WWF by the man known as the Ripper and that it involves torture. From here, a viewer discretion image is shown and we cut to a black and white video. What we see is a gurney with a small table next to it. Into the shot walks the Ripper. The masked man is carrying something. That something is eventually revealed to be someone when the Ripper slams an unconscious Papa Shango onto the table. “Well, well, well. What do we have here?” The Ripper’s words were cold and raspy. He then walks around the body, looking it over meticulously. “Now, let’s see. Where should I start?” The Ripper mentions how his knowledge of the nerves of men is lacking. He pulls out a large textbook and starts skimming through it. “Now, if I’m correct, this is the supraclavicular nerve and if I press it just like this then…” and the Ripper does just that. He presses the nerve and immediately Papa Shango raises out of his unconscious state, writhing in pain. The Ripper positions himself behind the Voodoo Prince and wraps his arm up under Shango’s chin and locks him into a sleeper hold and pulls him slowly back down to the gurney. “There… there…” To save us the disgust of watching the rest, Shango incidentally kicks the camera that was positioned at his feet and knocks it over. “Now, let’s try that again.” And once again we hear Shango scream in pain. However, this time we don’t see it. We can only hear it. Soon, the video ends but only have hearing Papa Shango gasp for air and succumbing to what can only be another sleeper hold. When we return to the arena, McMahon apologizes on behalf of the WWF for what the Ripper has shown us. He says that Papa Shango was discovered unconscious in an empty alley next to the arena earlier today. He says that the Voodoo Prince is expected to return next week on Monday Night Raw and says he has a warning for the man known as the Ripper. We leave from here to a commercial break. After commercial we cut to a promo featuring Jerry Lawler. As usual, the King is draped on either side by the Kingsmen. Jimmy Del Rey and Tom Prichard are silent partners in this promo, giving Lawler more emotional support than words, in that they remained entirely silent, nevertheless nodding at the finer points he makes. “So you went and got two Tennessee hillbillies to fight your battles for you, did you? Well that’s not very majestic of you, your highness. I made a promise to you, Jeff Jarrett, that you wouldn’t make it to WrestleMania. So next week, you got your Dumb Gunns and I got my Kingsmen fighting. How about we up the ante? Let’s just call it a high stakes match. If the Henchmen win, the week before WrestleMania, you fight TWO matches, one against each of them. And yeah, I’ll agree to the same for your Young Dumbs but it’s not even necessary. Those two bimbos couldn’t fight their way out of a wet paper sack. Now, tell your ladies to help each other get their boots on and get ready for the fight of their life next week!” From here we snap to Jeff Jarrett who has the Young Gunns standing on either side of him. “Jerry Lawler, I accept your challenge! But I advise you, don’t underestimate these two men. History will look back on them as one of the greatest tag teams in the history of the WWF. Until then, they got a chip on their shoulder. One that they’ll remove next week when they stomp a mudhole in your two knights. And when they’re done, they’re going to take you to task. But don’t worry, Jerry. They have no interest in injuring you. They’re just going to tenderize you a little. You’ll still have to deal with me at WrestleMania! Tell’em boys!” The Young Gunns mostly just agree with Jarrett and agree to the stipulations of the match next week. They are suddenly interrupted by Jeff’s manager and father, Jerry Jarrett who steps in front of the camera. He wraps up the promo by saying “Ain’t they great?” The trio of wrestlers are disgusted by his self-promotion and leave him standing there looking like a jerk. Before the main event of the night, we head to another location of the backroom where we see Curt Hennig talking to someone on a phone. “Yes sir. [ pause ] Thank you, sir. [ pause ] Well, I’ll let them know how pleased you are with them. [ pause ] Yeah, I don’t think we’ll have to worry about him. Looks like his years of tax evasion are going to keep him occupied.” Suddenly, the phone call is interrupted as Lex Luger approaches. “Uh, sir, I’m sorry but I’m going to have to call you back.” Hennig hangs up the phone. “Can I help you?” Luger gets right into his face. “I’ve known Randy Savage for years and he’s no tax cheat. You’ve cooked something up with Irwin Shyster and it stinks.” “I don’t know what you’re talking about. The Internal Revenue Service had received an anonymous tip about Savage’s history of tax evasion and are just looking into it.” Luger is visibly upset and gets even closer to Henning. “Well, I’ll let you know that Savage has an attorney looking into both Shyster and your shady dealings.” “And what do you think he’ll find?” Luger realizes that they may have covered this up better than he thought. “I just want you to know that you may have found some leverage over the Macho Man but you won’t find that kind of leverage with me. If Savage can’t make WrestleMania, then maybe it’s time for someone else to step up and challenge you?” Curt raises a hand to stop Luger. “Well before you make a challenge that you’re going to regret maybe you should consider something?” From here, Henning takes a step forward and cups his hand over his mouth and whispers something into Luger’s ear. It takes him just a few seconds to say what he wants to say. When he is done, Curt simply smiles and walks away. Luger looks like he has seen a ghost. He stands still and motionless. Henning taps him on the shoulder. “I guess I’ll just enjoy the night off at WrestleMania.” Luger doesn’t say a word or blink. The camera cuts back to the ring. In the ring, we get the match that we were promised on Superstars. Can-Am Corrections heads to the ring, led by Bobby “the Brain” Heenan. They are shortly followed by the Genius leading the Beverly Brothers to join their partners. Their first opponents, Owen and Bret follow suit and join them. The Hart Brothers have been turning heads in the WWF with wins over both of the opposing teams tonight. Their partners, the WWF Tag Team Champions, enter to a great reception from the crowd. The Steiner Bros. In the ring, the eight man tag match didn’t get officially started because all four teams went into a melee assault on one another that devolved into utter chaos. It took the official a few minutes to get order before we could begin with just two men in the ring. The match was competitive but regardless of how well the Can-Am Corrections or Beverlys performed, the Steiners and Harts would always end up on top. Bret, Owen, Rick, and Scott performed so well together that they were completing each other’s tag team moves with mixed pairings. In the end, it was Beau Beverly who would succumb to the other side and cost his team the match. Owen tagged Bret in and whipped Beau into the ropes. Bret stepped in and drove a shoulder into the rebounding Beau and hoisted him up into a standing bearhug position. Meanwhile, Owen had scaled to the top rope and leap forward sending Beau slamming to the mat back first with a flying dropkick. Hart, already holding Beau’s legs locked the Sharpshooter onto Beau. Owen, Rick, and Scott fended off Blake, Boss Man, and Mountie to keep them from breaking up the submission. And within seconds, Bevery surrendered. After the encounter, the Beverlys and Can-Am Corrections slunk to the back leaving the Harts and Steiners celebrating in the ring. Soon, Scott took a microphone and spoke directly to the Hart Brothers. “You know, when my brother and I came to the WWF, we had two goals. To win these WWF Tag Team Titles. And once we had, to compete against the best wrestlers in the world to prove that we were the best tag team in wrestling. Well, we’ve already won the titles. And the way we see it is, aside form us, you’re the best tag team in the WWF today.” He hands Rick the microphone. “So what do you say, Harts? You… us… WrestleMania for the WWF Tag Team titles?” There was a short pause as Bret and Owen looked at each other and immediately they looked back at the Steiners and shook their hands. There was little words exchanged but the four eventually climbed the turnbuckle to celebrate following the match. Bret and Owen put their hands around their waists demonstrating that they’ll soon be champions while Rick and Scott held their titles high overhead as the show went off the air.

PART ELEVEN | TOWN HALL MEETING

Two weeks to go until WrestleMania IX and we go live inside the Manhattan Center as Ric Flair pushes past a camera and approaches the office of the President of the World Wrestling Federation. Without knocking, the Nature Boy barges in. Waiting behind a nice mahogany desk is Jack Tunney. Flair goes to town immediately. “What the hell is this?” Flair slams a stack of papers on Tunney’s desk. “Ric, calm down.” “Don’t tell me to calm down! I need answers!” Tunney hesitates. “Well, it’s all spelled out for you in the paperwork. I know you and Mr. Dibiase worked out a contract agreement that in exchange for me barring and enforcing that no member of the Campaign be at ringside you would put your career with the WWF on the line. But I just can’t enforce that!” The Nature Boy is red hot. “You don’t have to enforce anything. I’m a man of my word. If I lose…” “Now let me stop you there. That I can enforce. If you lose to Ted Dibiase at WrestleMania, I will effectively end your contract with the World Wrestling Federation.” “You’re not making any sense.” “I can also enforce that all of the Campaign be barred from ringside. But what I can’t do is deprive Mr. Dibiase of his right to counsel at ringside. Every member of the Campaign will be barred from ringside… with the exception of Dibiase’s manager… J.J. Dillion.” The air was sucked out of the arena just as effectively as it was from Flair. “Now, I know this was not what you think you signed up for but I assure you. I will personally be at ringside to ensure that J.J. Dillon does not get involved in your match with Dibiase.” Flair laughs. “When did you join the Campaign’s payroll, Jack?” “Now wait just a minute. I’m not going to sit here and let you imply that I’m a crook or that I have no integrity! Get out of my office!” “Gladly.” And Flair slams the door before we get the Monday Night Raw theme song. From the Monday Night Raw intro, we cut to the locker room of Lex Luger. Lex isn’t dressed for competition and is sitting holding a piece of paper. He is reading it. Just as he stands to leave his locker room, Randy Savage enters. The Macho Man stares at Luger for a moment before taking the piece of paper out of his hand. Savage quickly reads it. “Your resignation? You’re going to resign from the WWF?” Luger snatches the paper back away from Savage. The Total Package takes a second to collect himself. “I can’t go up against them, Randy.” “What does he have on you?” Luger didn’t answer. “What did he tell you last week?” Savage reminds us of Hennig whispering something in Luger’s ear. Lex doesn’t respond. “Look, I get it. He threatened to take everything away from me. The more he does this, the more the world will start to see that he is manipulating people in power to create fraudulent claims.” “That’s the thing, man. It’s not a lie. I don’t know how he knows it. I’ve never told anyone.” “Tell me, Lex! And we can work through this together.” “I can’t, man. I’m going to take this to the grave with me. That’s why I’m leaving.” Savage tries to stop Luger but he walks out of the office carrying the resignation letter. Savage gives one last plea, “I can’t face them without you brother.” But Lex walks off. The first match of the night is a wild eight-man tag team match featuring eight newly announced participants of the Texas Tornado Memorial Battle Royal. The Nasty Boys teamed with NY’s Most Wanted to clash with the odd pairing of Tito Santana, joined by Virgil. Returning from an injury sustained at the hands of Bigelow earlier this year was their partner, Terry Taylor. And making his return to the World Wrestling Federation was the final piece to their team Greg Valentine. The unusual pairing of Santana, Virgil, Taylor, and Valentine oddly enough worked great. Despite many attempts from the opposing side to run interference and cheat where they could, Knobbs, Saggs, Brooklyn Brawler, and the Repo Man were not able to ever truly capitalize on the fact that they were two truly formed tag teams who had worked together numerous times in the past. Valentine’s stiff offense gave the team an advantage, while Taylor’s technical prowess kept their opponents down, while Virgil’s high-flying arsenal would keep them grounded, but it would be Santan’s high speed attacks that would prove too much for their opponents. With the other six preoccupied, Nasty Boy Knobbs would take a flying forearm to the face and a quick rollup would put them away. After the match, Chris Candido and Rocco approached the ring. Terry Taylor is mortified and ducks out of the ring and through the crowd. They weren’t even here for him. Instead, they congratulate Virgil on a hard fought victory. In return, Virgil takes a wad of cash out of his boot and pays up on his dues knowing that the winner’s purse for this match would replenish the cash he was returning to the Syndicate. Santana and Valentine looked on weary, expecting that any minute Pretty Boy and Rocco might try to attack. But it never came. They left the rinside area, satisfied with their payoff. Additionally, we now know 17 of the 20 participants of the Texas Tornado Memorial Battle Royal. The final three entrants will be revealed next week on Raw. From the ring, we cut away from the arena. We are getting a live look at Las Vegas, where the World Wrestling Federation will be heading in 13 days for WrestleMania IX. We are on the main strip with thousands of cars going bumper to bumper and tens of thousands of pedestrians are moving on foot. There seems to be a logjam of car movements and the camera turns and moves towards the end of the line. There at the front of the traffic jam, sticking out like a sore thumb, is a long black hearse. What made the final ride of the deceased more petrifying was the fact that sticking out of a sunroof in the back of the vehicle stood the 6 foot 10 inch Undertaker. As the camera panned around the car, we could see the Deadman was standing on a casket. Around front we get a good look at Paul Bearer driving the hearse. The Phenom taps on the hood of the vehicle and Bearer applies the breaks slowly until they come to a rolling stop. With two thirds of his body lumbering out of the top of the black car, the Undertaker delivers an ominous message for his opponent at WrestleManai. “Razor Ramon, it’s time to face your maker. Enjoy the next two weeks. They’ll be your last.” From here we cut to commercial break. Out of commercial and we are still in Las Vegas. Inside a luxurious hotel casino, we finally catch up with O.J. Simpson who is riding high in the Sin City, presumably on the bankroll of the $50,000 he won from Bam Bam Bigelow at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Before Simpson is a pile of chips that was certainly valued at a significantly larger amount than 50k. His stack is impressive. The dealer tosses out his cards and Simpson looks and smiles. Before he can make a move, he is suddenly attacked from behind by Silent Lou. The third made man of the Syndicate jumps the Juice from behind and starts laying in on the former NFL star. Once Louie Spicolli has Simpson down, he turns his attention to O.J.’s money. He approaches the table and starts counting out the chips. The dealer informs Lou that he can’t do that. Silent Lou ignores her and continues counting. Before he can get the amount he came for, Simpson recovers and comes flying onto the table with an attack of his own. The two men brawl on the table but it’s O.J. Simpson who comes out on top. Simpson nails Spicoli with a hard right and that creates some distance between the two. O.J. uses that separation to charge in, lower his shoulder, and drive himself into the gut of Lou. Simpson hoists him up and slams him down onto the blackjack table causing it to break under their weight. Chips and cards go everywhere. Silent Lou is out cold. “Tell your Boss, he can find me here in two weeks at WrestleMania. And if he wants to bring you guys along, maybe I’ll bring a few friends of mine with me as well.” Inside the ring, we see something we haven’t seen in the WWF. It’s a table with two pads and two rods. A referee is standing in front of it. Announcer Howard Finkel says that tonight, the fans of the WWF will be given a special treat, an arm-wrestling match! Global Warming comes out first with Bob Backlund leading the way. He mouths something at the camera about lowering carbon emissions and stopping the use of aerosol products but much of it couldn’t be heard because of the fans booing him, Earthquake, and Typhoon. The crowd erupts when Real American hits and Hulk Hogan comes popping out of the back with a ton of energy. Behind him is his Global Powers partner, Yokozuna. Despite all the differences that the two have had since the Royal Rumble, they appear to be on the same page. Yokozuna is back to wearing a yellow and red sumo outfit to match styles with Hogan. We are told that this will be a 2 out of 3 round arm-wrestling competition. Yokozuna will take on Typhoon and Earthquake will take on Hulk Hogan. If the pairing split the wins, each team will decide on one man to represent them in a third round. The biggest news of the night was that the winning team would decide on a special stipulation for their match at WrestleMania. It was clumsy for the WWF to make this stipulation because until now, the fans didn’t even know that the four men were clashing at WrestleMania. Up first, Yokozuna defeats Typhoon by simply overpowering him. During the first round, it looks as thought Typhoon may have hurt his arm and spends the rest of the segment complaining about it. It wasn’t an easy win for Yokozuna either. He has to shake out his own right arm after the tense battle. Earthquake needs a win to tie things up against Hulk Hogan but how do you defeat the largest pythons in the world? Hogan and Earthquake both get powder on their hands from a bucket and lock arms. There is some showmanship between the two when Earthquake refuses to hold on to Hogan’s hand. However, during this exchange, Typhoon grabs the official and says “I need a doctor” and shows him his hurt arm. This provided just enough distraction for Bob Backlund to grab a handful of powder and toss it into the eyes of Hulk Hogan. Hogan is blinded and in pain. The official missed it but realizes right away that Hogan is hurt. He asks Hogan if he wants to forfeit but the Hulkster refuses. He probably should have though because Earthquake grabs his hand and slams it hard to the mat. The two teams nearly come unglued at this point and it takes an army of officials to hold the four men back. We are tied at a win a piece and Hogan is in no shape to compete. Typhooon miraculously is healed from what he previously described was a torn muscle in his arm. Yokozuna is still feeling the effects of a hard-fought win against Typhoon and trying to loosen up his own arm muscles. Earthquake on the other hand barely had to compete against Hogan due to the Hulkster being blinded. Of course, Backlund tells Earthquake he is going to be in the third round against the only likely contender, Yokozuna. The Sumo Superstar has to rub his bicep a few times to get ready for the match but once the bell rings, Earthquake shatters his hopes. The fresh ‘Quake slams Yokozuna’s arm down and the exhausted Yokozuna takes a loss for Global Powers. Backlund, Earthquake, and Typhoon celebrate their win as Yokozuna applies ice to his strained arm and Hogan using a washcloth to wipe powder out of his eyes. We are informed by Bob Backlund that at WrestleMania, it will be the Global Powers taking on Global Warming… ALL… of Global Warming… in a 2 on 3 handicap match! In the backstage, we see Randy Savage walking through the halls. He stops people periodically asking them if they’ve seen Lex. They say they haven’t. Suddenly, he walks into Curt Hennig. Curt is alone. Savage is ready for a fight but waits to hear Hennig out. “Hey Randy. I didn’t expect to see you here. Hey, by the way, I hear you might be strapped for some cash. You need to borrow a few bucks?” Savage gets right into Hennig’s face and asks him how he manipulated the Internal Revenue Service to create a fraudulent report that Savage had been evading paying taxes. Curt just smiles and doesn’t answer. “What did you tell, Lex?” Hennig implies that what he has on Lex could end his entire reputation and career. But he, too, doesn’t share it. Then questions what kind of friendship those two have if they don’t even trust one another with information like this. Savage tells Curt that he isn’t off the hook. “You can threaten me. You can threaten to have the I.R.S. to liquidate all my assets. Friend, I have nothing to lose. At WrestleMania, I’m going to put an end to this.” “Well, I wouldn’t count on a fair fight?” And with that, Truth and Just (Adams and Clark) walk up behind Curt. “When has that ever stopped me?” Savage shoves past the trio and walks on looking for Lex. “Let’s go guys. You have a match.” From here, we cut to a promotional video to hype up the WrestleMania match between the Steiner Bros. and the Hart Brothers for the WWF Tag Team Championship. This video is promoting Bret and Owen Hart, the challengers for the titles. We get a quick history of the brothers, that they are from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. We see some footage of their early wrestling days, when they fought for their father, Stu Hart, in Stamped Wrestling. We get a lot of information about their family and how their name is synonymous with wrestling in Canada. A fast breeze through their WWF career reveal both’s participation with the Hart Foundation with Jim Neidhart and eventually Bret’s single career and run with the Intercontinental Championship while Owen joined up with Koko B. Ware to form High Energy. We get a recap of the last two month’s of action where Owen helped Bret fend off an attack from the Campaign and then in two matches put away both the Can-Am Corrections and Hughes/Shyster to get revenge for costing Bret his title shot at WrestleMania. Now, they’ll face their toughest opponents at WrestleMania, the Steiner Bros.! Out of the video package we go to commercial. Out of commercial and we are back in the arena but not at ringside. Instead, we are near the entrance stage where we see the set of the Heartbreak Hotel has been positioned. Shawn Michaels welcomes us to the hottest segment in wrestling. He says that over the last few weeks, he has been seeing a ghost from his past and that it’s time to get this all out in the open. Tonight, he is going to deal with something he thought he took care of a year ago. “I know you’re here. So Marty Jannetty… get out here!” The crowd popped with excitement to finally see Jannetty after a year and three month hiatus from the World Wrestling Federation. The old Rockers’ music hit but a huge sense of deflation fell over the arena when they realize it’s not Marty who enters. Instead, it’s Sensational Sherri dressed like Marty who comes out. She looks painstakingly similar to him in clothing choice and style and all of her mannerisms mirror that of Marty. Shawn pretends like he is scared but it’s all a show. During the segment, Shawn implies a few times that Marty hasn’t been man enough to face him one on one, a dig at why it’s a woman portraying him. The fans started booing the two incessantly over their mocking of the former Rocker. However, partway into the segment, suddenly the glass heart that hung over the backdrop shattered and glass sprayed all over the set. The fans squealed in fear and Shawn and Sherri darted away from the Heartbreak Hotel out of fear. When it was all clear, Shawn approached and found a rock sitting on the ground. Someone had thrown a rock through his set. Shawn immediately drops the rock and backs away. Before cutting to another segment, the camera focuses in on the rock and we see a note had been taped to it. The note simply says, “Rock & Roll all night.” From here we go to the second pretaped vignette of the night promoting the WWF Tag Team Championship match at WrestleMania. In this video, we learn all about the Steiner Bros. We are told that Rick and Scott Steiner were both amateur wrestlers at the University of Michigan just miles from where they were born and raised. After a successful career in collegiate wrestling, they entered into the world of professional wrestling where they traveled the world winning tag team titles on multiple continents. Since coming to the World Wrestling Federation, the duo has run through every team. The Steiners say that they are hungry for more competition but they believe that at WrestleMania they’ll face their toughest opponents to date, the Hart Brothers. The final shot of the vignette is of Rick and Scott holding the WWF Tag Team Titles following their victory over the Beverly Brothers. Inside the ring, we head to our next match of the night. We get the in-ring debut of the Young Gunns who recently appeared on WWF television in support of Jeff Jarrett. Jeff escorted Billy and Bart Gunn to the ring, alongside his father and manager Jerry Jarrett. Opposite of them were the Kingsmen. Jimmy Del Ray and Tom Prichard were joined by their boss Jerry Lawler. The implications of this match are that the winning team would get to face the corner man of the opposing team next week in two separate matches. Lawler promised that his guys would win and next week Jarrett would have to face both Del Ray and Prichard in two singles matches. Jarrett was hoping for the alternative outcome where it would be Lawler fighting Billy and Bart in separate fights. Whoever loses would have a significant disadvantage in the WrestleMania match after getting softened up in two matches less than a week before the big show. In the match, Billy and Bart are impressive. They were equally matched by Del Ray and Prichard who had been working together for years. The announcers talk about advantages of being seasoned partners like the Kingsmen or brothers like the Gunns. It didn’t seam that either had the upperhand and the contest was closely fought amongst the four. The end of the match saw the Young Gunns get out on top. They were rallying against the Kingsmen and the match looked to be in their favor. Billy and Bart were hitting studio dropkicks on their opponents. Then Bart hit the ropes and Jerry Lawler grabbed his foot. It was a small distraction but enough to disrupt the match. Jerry Jarrett jumped up on the apron to call the official’s attention to it. As the referee and Jeff Jarrett tried to get Jerry Jarrett off the apron, back in the ring the Young Gunns were still in control. Bart applied a standing headscissor to Jimmy Del Ray and hoisted him up for a piledriver. Billy Gunn climbed the top and leapt off the top. Just as he did. Jerry Lawler slid a steel chair into the ring under Bart Gunn. Billy spiked Del Ray just as Bart dropped with the piledriver. Del Ray’s head bounced off the steel chair and the metallic thud was loud and caused the official to turn around. He saw the aftermath of Bart piledriving Del Ray on the steel chair and Bart isn’t sure what happened. To the official, it was clear. Bart had cheated. Bart and Billy try to plea their case to the official to no avail. He disqualifies the duo. Jimmy Del Ray is knocked smooth out thanks to his boss. Lawler doesn’t mind at all. He celebrates that Jeff Jarrett has to fight Del Ray and Prichard in two separate matches next week! The Young Gunns are consoled by Jarrett who is upset with his dad for allowing the distraction. Prichard and Lawler celebrate over an unconscious Jimmy Del Ray and we’re off to another commercial break. When we return from commercial break, we are in the dark recesses of an arena. Mystical paraphernalia decorate the walls. In the center of the room is a barrel with fire emitting from it. Enter Papa Shango. The last time we saw the Voodoo Prince, he was being tortured by the Ripper. Why? We’re not exactly sure. The week before, Shango said that he knew the Ripper’s true identity and was about to reveal it to the world when Papa Shango was abducted by the masked man. Now, Shango has a message for the world. “Ripper, I gave you an opportunity to join my Creatures of the Night. Instead, you inflicted torturous amounts of pain on me before dumping my carcass in a dark alley. I warned you that if you didn’t join the dark side, I would reveal your true identity to the world. But I’m going to do much more than that. I’m going to reveal your motives. The Ripper serves a higher purpose for an inferior person. You used the mask to discover the weakness of men.” Papa Shango lays out how the Ripper would abduct wrestlers and torture them with holds to learn how to hurt his opponents. “Behind the mask lay the face of WWF’s most beloved. But their cherished boy scout was a bad wrestler. He needed to learn how to inflict pain. That’s where the Ripper came in.” The Ripper abducted wrestlers and helped the man under the mask learn how to become a better wrestlers with moves and holds that would inflict pain and damage to an opponent. “And overnight, you suddenly became a better wrestler.” While Shango is talking, he drops mysterious items inside the fire. From time to time, he will stop and chant something in Latin towards the flame. Finally, he holds up a piece of paper. “I warned you not to cross me. Now the whole world will know your true identity. But it’s not your identity that I am interested in. It’s your allegiance. And at WrestleMania, you can come as the Ripper or you can come as the man you truly are…. MATT BORNE!” Papa Shango turns the photo around and it’s a picture of Mr. Wrestling himself. He drops the photo into the fire and laughs. As we cut back to the arena, there is much speculation as to whether Shango is telling the truth about the Ripper or not. Heenan suggests that it wasn’t until the Ripper came on the scene that Borne started winning. Vince had his doubts. But they both agreed that at WrestleMania IX, we might find out more. Inside the ring we wait for our next match. Iron Mike Sharp and Jim Powers wait for their opponents to enter. Curt Hennig enters the arena first. He is followed soon by the duo known as the the Court, collectively known as Truth and Just, formerly Bryan Clark and Brian Adams. Last week, Hennig sat on commentary and let the world know that these men are the ones who execute justice in the WWF and he is merely an observer or watcher for a power higher than he. Hennig has implied that he works for someone else but stopped short of naming them. This has only led to more speculation. Tonight, the Court holds proverbial trials for Powers and Sharp and it’s a forgone conclusion. Truth and Just dominate the match and it doesn’t take long for them to finish off the duo when they grab Powers by the throat and hoist him up the neck and slam him to the mat with their double chokeslam. Following the match, Truth and Just walk towards the back but they stop in their track and the crowd nearly blows the roof off the Manhattan Center when Randy Savage walks out of the back. Curt steps forward and counts to one when pointing at Savage. He then counts his side and shows him three fingers. But his smile turns to a frown when Lex Luger steps through the curtains and joins Savage. With the teams still imbalanced, Curt takes a step back and directs his guys to join him. Hennig mouths at the duo, “we’ll see you at WrestleMania!” Hennig, Truth, and Just leave through a hostile crowd as Savage and Luger shake hands signaling that they’ll stand together at WrestleMania to face the trio. The final segment of the night is back in the ring after one last commercial break. The ring is set up and decked out in red, white, and blue paraphernalia. We are present for Ted Dibiase, Presidential hopeful for the 1996 Presidential election and the #1 contender to the WWF Championship, who is hosting a town hall meeting inside the ring. He promises that tonight, fans will be permitted to ask hard hitting questions not only about his policy for President but about what he will do as the head of the WWF when he wins the title at WrestleMania. Dibiase is alone, except for his manager J.J. Dillon. Inside the ring, Dibiase gives a quick promo about how he will win the title at WrestleMania and lead the WWF into the future for the next 4 years before he will retire the title and take the mantle as President of the United States of America. To show the type of transparency he will have as President, he has allowed his constituents to come here tonight and ask him the hard-hitting questions they have. Dibiaise says there are 3 microphones on each side of the ring for fans to come to if they have questions. He points to one and says let’s start with you. The camera turns and it’s Irwin R. Shyster standing at the microphone. “Yes sir. I’m an honest hard working, tax paying American and I want to know, what you’re going to do about all the tax cheats in America?” “That’s a good question, citizen. First, the biggest problem in America is that the wealthy have to pay too much taxes. So, I’m going to give the wealthiest citizens a tax break!” This caused a roar of boos from the crowd but I.R.S. applauds it. Dibiase then points to another microphone and it cuts. It's clear this is the Big Boss Man. “Yes sir, I’m tired of soft politicians who promise they’ll be tough on crime but then pardon criminals. What are you going to do about the crime problem in America?” “Another hard question. But citizen, what I’m going to do is reform the justice department and instill harsher and longer sentences for crimes in America. I’m going to raise taxes to build jails and I’m going to put everyone in jail who breaks the law. And they’re going to serve hard time!” The Boss Man applauds this but the fans have had enough. We cut to the third microphone where we see Mr. Hughes standing by. “Mr. Dibiase, I want to know what you’re going to do about that scumbag Ric Flair at…” before he could finish, Ric Flair launched out of the crowd and took out Mr. Hughes. He put the boots the Dibiase’s head of security and when he had finally put him down, he grabbed the microphone. “I got a question for you, pal! How much did you have to pay Tunney?” Dibiase is embarrassed and wants out. “No more questions for tonight.” The Mountie jumps out of the crowd and protects Dibiase as he leaves the arena. Meanwhile Boss Man has made his way around to Flair and the Nature Boy squares up on him and decks him. The show goes off the air with Ric Flair successfully fighting off attacks from Hughes, Boss Man, and Shyster with Dibiase nowhere in sight.