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With the Olympics going on - I have been thinking about UWF. I am rooting for Backlund to be the baddest dude on the block here. the stadium shows are always special... you've delivered. Love the use of your gifs... they make everything easier to get into!

The Rock baby! Love Don Muraco after seeing some of his recent promos... dude could turn it on when he needed to. Rock N Roll are here to stay... and they could definitely make a big splash which could up the AWA's tag team scene. Terry Taylor... you've floated around but finally found a home here... could he build back up to some semblance of star power. Could a Hogan v Terry Taylor feud draw?

Big John and Baby Doll is something I would have liked to see IRL because of how big she was. They would tower over everyone. The Road Warriors and Garvin are not your average used car salesmen and they are going to make the Horsemen pay... 2 Cold has been a great player for you... love seeing him on the rise.

I hope Hercules doesn't no sell the powerbombs from the Master and ruler of the world. Looking forward to Doom being the most un-fuck-withable team in the world soon. Kerry vs Luger is something I wouldn't have mind seeing IRL. The age old question is when should have Sting or Luger took the title IRL. 1989 GAB sting was pretty fucking hot... this may have been the time to switch the baton and see just what he could have done but it is all about who he has to challenge him next.

August 5th WWF Raw Our soft open sees Jimmy Hart in between Dino Bravo and Greg Valentine. This stems back to the issue last week in which Bravo was “eliminated” by Valentine. Tonight Valentine takes on Tito Santana with the winner going on to face Muta at SummerSlam. We have the special privilege of Jack Tunney joining Gorilla Monsoon at ringside… he is holding the new US tag team championship belts. He announces we’ll see a special tournament to crown new champions at SummerSlam. Tonight we’ll see eight teams take part in four tag team matches… Tito Santana vs Greg Valentine w/ Jimmy Hart Needless to say - there may still be some rough feelings as we saw the arguing earlier on before the show with Valentine and Bravo. Earthquake and Honky tried to get involved but they ended up pushing and shoving as well. Now, Valentine comes out with Jimmy who is all torn up. Valentine and Tito lock up in a simple contest that doesn’t really do too much… but once Bravo comes out… well then it gets interesting… Jimmy is trying to back Dino off but Bravo gets up on the apron and then Valentine gets tossed into the ropes and Bravo goes flying into Jimmy. Valentine is screaming out of the ring but when he turns around… here comes Tito Santana with a huge flying forearm and the 3-count! Valentine and Bravo are now about to throw fists up the aisle as Honky and Quake come back out to stop things… the Hart Foundation is imploding before our very eyes… Tito has won a chance to go to SummerSlam! Not so fast my friend… we saw Tito celebrate for a moment but it was only a moment… Muta showed up out of nowhere and spewed the green myst right in his face and Tito was selling like crazy. The visual with his hair and the myst was fantastic… US Tag Title Qualifier The Rougeau Brothers defeated The Bushwhackers in the first qualifying match. The Whackers are fun and they have got some momentum with the fans but not enough to stop Jacques and Raymond! US Tag Title Qualifier The Z-man & Koko Ware went to a 15-minute draw with Mike Rotundo & Mr. Hughes - WOOF! It wasn’t pretty… Koko and Zenk have some rhythm but just no momentum right now… Rotundo is trying to carry Hughes as much as he can… and well… they aren’t there yet! Brother Love show with Jimmy Snuka… Rick Martel comes out to say that he is taking over for Snuka since he can’t even speak. He runs down Snuka for being a cannibal and a savage while Martel is sophisticated and the vision of perfection and excellence… Snuka doesn’t take too kind to it but starts to play with the Million Dollar Title but Martel smacks his hands away once… twice… but the third time Snuka grabs his hand! Oh man… Martel goes to swing but Snuka ducks and then headbutts Martel right in the nose! The Million Dollar Face of Rick Martel has been busted wide open! Snuka makes the “I Love YOU!” US Tag Title Qualifier The Skyscrapers and the Twin Towers went to a double DQ in a hard fought contest. Again, they give us a taste of what could possibly happen with these four men. The finish sees Slick nail Bossman with the nightstick on accident… which leads to Spivey nailing Gang. Paul E and Slick then got into it. It was pure chaos. US Tag Title Qualifier The Steiners defeated the Powers of Pain in the final qualifying match… Rick Steiner looked to be in very rough shape throughout and had his arm heavily bandaged. The Powers of Pain worked on the arm but didn’t seem to be overly motivated. Barbarian takes the Frankensteiner… lands on his head and eats the 3-count. The Steiners move on and we hear that they will be facing the Rougeau Brothers for the US tag titles at Summerslam due to the other two matches being draws! Event Center We hear about the SummerSlam card thus far… US TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS The Steiner Brothers vs The Rougeau Brothers TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP The Rockers vs Demolition INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP The Great Muta defends against Tito Santana KING’S COURT MATCH Hacksaw Duggan vs King Haku BATTLE OF THE GIANTS Andre the Giant challenges The Giant Gonzalez TAG TEAM BATTLE The Skyscrapers will take on the Twin Towers In a special WAR ZONE match… Terry Funk, Jake Roberts, & Rick Rude will take on Randy Savage, Dusty Rhodes, & The Ultimate Warrior. The War Zone is introduced as a six-man cage match. The first period sends one man from each team in for five minutes - then alternating team members will come in every two minutes. Once all six-men are in - the War Zone begins… where it is the first team to have all three members exit the cage or the first team to secure a pinfall or submission is the winner! Funk, Roberts, & Rude all put over the War Zone and talk about wanting to be the first one from their team in the ring so they can dish out the most damage! Funk talks about all three men but Savage is his target… he says that he may be a Savage but Funk is middle aged and crazy and he will be the one to drop him on his head and finish him for good! Roberts says that the American Dream has come and gone and he’s tired of the lies that Dusty Rhodes has told these fans… he’s tired of the false hope he’s given to the people and now it will come back to bite them and the bite will be deadly for the Dream. Rick Rude then pumps up the Warrior and says he can’t believe he crawled out from the beyond to come and get dealt with inside the cage. Rude is the World Champion for a reason and he’s going to wipe the ugly face dry of the Ultimate Warrior… give the Dream a Rude Awakening… and show Savage who the real Macho Man is! Rhodes, Savage, and Warrior… well… it is crazy…Warrior is just pacing back and forth… Rhodes says he’s got a bone to pick with everyone and he is going to pick each and every one of them one by one and he’s going to show them all that the power of the American Dream is the most powerful force in the world! Savage goes off about wanting Funk with the passion of 1,000 fires… Roberts is the one who will get Snake Bit and then Rude won’t have anything left when all is said and done to defend the WWF title and soon Savage will have it back!... Warrior makes it clear… he’s back for the title… he has walked through the desert for 60 days and nights… he bled, sweat, and prayed to the gods… they showed him the path to valhalla and it is through the War Zone!

Raw July 29th Raw opens with a camera running in the back… we see a busted open Dusty Rhodes being held by the SST… then out of the shadows comes… JAKE ROBERTS?!?! Jake the Snake is here… he tells Rhodes that he did the stupidest thing in the world paying his fine… because the Snake is back and he’s here to end the American Dream forever! We cut to Jesse and Vince who put this over in a huge way. We find out that tonight we will see a big 20-man battle royal as the ring is beginning to fill. We will find out the two final competitors and they will face off next week with the winner going on to SummerSlam to take on the Great Muta for the Intercontinental Championship! Also tonight, The Great Muta teams with the Skyscrapers against the Michael Rotundo & The Twin Towers… and we were scheduled t see Dusty Rhodes and Randy Savage taking on the Samoan Swat Team… but now that Jake Roberts has shown up and put the boots to Rhodes… will he be able to continue? Let’s go to the ring as our 20-men are filling up! 20-man battle royal - last two will face off next week to go on to SummerSlam to face Muta! Tito Santana Koko Ware Z-Man Barbarian Warlord Bushwhacker Luke Bushwhacker Butch Honky Tonk Man Greg Valentine Curtis Hughes Kamala Jimmy Snuka Davey Boy Dino Bravo Earthquake Scott Steiner Jacques Rougeau Ray Rougeau Nikolai Volkoff Boris Zhukov A simple enough battle royal with a couple of storylines playing out. The biggest were the showdown from Kamala and Earthquake which brought the fans to their feet. This was only strengthened when Davey Boy eliminated both men much to the delight of the crowd but then fell prey to Dino Bravo who acted like he won the world title! The Rougeaus’ beat the hell out of Scott Steiner leading to his elimination. We hear that Rick Steiner may be on the shelf. The finishing moments see Dino, Tito, Valentine, and Koko go toe to toe. Dino and Valentine hit a double elimination on Koko but then try to double team on Tito before Santana fights back with a huge passion. Tito then hits the flying forearm on Dino and sends him flying out of the ring on the apron. Valentine comes with a huge elbow but Tito ducks and Valentine sends Bravo flying! The referee calls for the bell as Valentine and Tito are the two final competitors! Bravo is pissed outside the ring and now he’s going for Valentine! Honky, Earthquake, and Jimmy are out there to break it up! The Million Dollar Champion - Rick Martel defeated Tugboat in a fun little contest. Martel is really selling this gimmick and he’s got the fans just eating it up. Martel can’t get the Boston Crab on Tugboat but hits a nasty top rope dropkick on him that just destroys Tugboat’s nose and then Martel with the 3-count! Jim Duggan and Haku went one on one and it was a shit-show from the beginning to end. It ended up in a double count out and then we saw the Samoans come out and here comes Demolition… needless to say it was a fun segment for a brawl… but not much else! We see Mean Gene in the back with Randy Savage and he says he’s checked on Dusty and the Dream will be there tonight… he will team with Savage and now that the deck has been set… it is time for Randy Savage and Dusty Rhodes to pull out the trump card! They know about Rude, they know about Jake, they know about Funk but what those guys don’t know is who Savage and Rhodes have for a partner! We see Duggan and Demo show up and say they have got Savage’s back in case Haku and the others get involved! Muta & Skyscrapers w/ Paul E take on Rotundo & The Twin Towers w/ Slick in a six-man that gives the fans a great taste of what is going to be here with these six-men. The highlight is seeing Mean Mark in there… you can tell he’s got something special. Bossman is really coming into his own and looks amazing. Muta is head and shoulders above the rest. We see Mr. Hughes comes out and then we see Zeus get involved. Without the Midnights, the Dangerous Alliance is down on numbers but they still bring the fight. The finish sees the Skyscrapers and Towers battle outside the ring and then Muta with a nasty shining wizard on Rotundo for the 3-count! Then we see Zeus break loose and he starts beating the shit out of the Skyscrapers. Officials come out and break things up but Paul E looks scared for the first time… Zeus looks indestructible! We get a special Brother Love show in which The Giant Gonzalez comes out with Fuji and the Powers of Pain… nothing much… here comes Andre… the visual is still incredible… it is official that there will only be one giant at the end of the SummerSlam! Our main event had a little bit of everything… we saw Dusty Rhodes and Randy Savage take on the SST w/ Bobby Heenan. We saw Haku come out and join Heenan… we then saw Rude, Funk, and Jake Roberts come out and they got some serious heat. Demolition came out with Duggan to even the oddsish… the finish saw Savage get a huge backslide on Samu for the 3-count… then… First we had Funk, Jake, Rude, and Haku come in and begin the fight but Demolition and Duggan evened it up for a moment… then the lights went out. A familiar tune then hit the PA and it hit like a ton of bricks… lasers shoot throughout the arena and then the lights come back on and HERE COMES THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR! OMG! Warrior runs in and clears the Samoans… nails Samu… backdrops Jack… clotheslines Funk… then he picks up Rude and press slams him over the ropes onto the heels! The fans are going absolutely ape-shit right now as Warrior is working the crowd and then he helps up Savage and Rhodes… he grabs the microphone and lets the heels know… “COME SUMMERSLAM… WE’RE COMING FOR YOUUUUUU!!!!!!!”

WrestleRock was an Incredible event. Hogan winning sets a stage that AWA could have only wished to ascend to IRL. Nikita is a guy I have got my eyes on right now... I feel like he's got a red rocket strapped to his back... but don't count out our good friend Mr. Hansen... there is a lot to be determined here... tune in folks!

July 22nd WWF Raw Quick Raw recap - thanks to a camping trip… The Skyscrapers defeated Michael Rotundo and Curtis Hughes in a tag team encounter. We saw Zeus come down and hammer on the Skyscrapers but then Muta came out to even the odds. Here come the Twin Towers and the Dangerous Alliance has to retreat. Jesse and Vince put over how the Midnights haven’t been seen since the Rockers defeated them at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Who will the Dangerous Alliance bring in to even the odds? Davey Boy Smith & The Steiner Brothers defeated Dino Bravo and the Rougeau Brothers via DQ when Jacques and Raymond attempted to break Rick Steiner’s shoulder on the ringpost. We saw the paramedics come out and a big ruckus. Dusty Rhodes came out and gave a haliburton briefcase to Jack Tunney… but then Randy Savage came out and told Rhodes he had something to show him… The Samoans defeated the Bushwhackers and then Haku made them bow down… Duggan then came out and challenged the King Haku to a one on one match next week! The Rockers cut a good promo talking about winning the US tag titles back and how silver is sweet… but gold is sweeter… they put the challenge out to face Demolition at SummerSlam… they will give up the US tag titles to get their shot and if they don’t win they will go to the bottom of the tag team ranks and work their way back up! They leave the US tag titles with Jesse and go to the back… what could happen there?! Kamala w/ Mr. Fuji killed some jobbers… he threw them out of the ring to Giant Gonzalez who then punished them more! Tito Santana defeated Boris Zhukov with the flying forearm. Rick Rude cut a promo with Bobby Heenan but was interrupted by Dusty Rhodes and Randy Savage. The crux comes out to Savage and Dusty both being challengers for the title… but now the snake in the grass has come to light and it wasn’t one snake but two… Rhodes says to hit the footage… we see the King of the Ring match in which Dusty Rhodes was DDT’d by a masked man with curly black hair… everyone thinking it was Jake Roberts… however… there was special footage in the back in which Rick Rude was celebrating with the Heenan Family… and the masked man then took off his mask to reveal it was… TERRY FUNK! Funk has been in cahoots with Rude and Heenan the entire time and helped Rude win the title but also keep it when he went against Rhodes! Dusty and Savage corner Rude to tell him they don’t fight 2 on 1… but next week they will be here and it is going to be 2 on 2 and brother it is going to be fire! Jesse and Vince pump up next week… We’ll see a six-man with Muta and the Skyscrapers taking on Rotundo & The Twin Towers! Jim Duggan takes on King Haku! Rick Martel, the Million Dollar Champion will be here… plus a 20-man battle royal with the last two men earning a one on one match to decide who will go to SummerSlam to challenge the Intercontinental Champion. Demolition will be here to answer the challenge of the Rockers… finally, Dusty Rhodes and Randy Savage take on The Samoans! We’ll see you next week!

WWF Presents: Saturday Night’s Main Event from Syracuse, New York! Brutus: Everyone saw me get a piece of your long locks on Monday night Raw… but tonight… Saturday Night’s Main Event… haha… I am coming for everything… your hair and your title! Rude: Promises, promises, Brutus Beefcake, you’re dreaming right now… if you think you’re going to touch this hair, you’ve got another thing coming. This is the WWF title. I am the WWF Champion. And You’re In for a Rude Awakening! Andre w/ Demolition: Tonight we put an end to Bobby Heenan and his family! That’s right tonight we set em up and DEMOLISH them all! Heenan w/ Haku & SST: It would take the colossal connection of the biggest athlete in the world, Andre the Giant, and the WWF tag team champions, Demolition to even put a chink on our armour… but tonight is not your night boys… you will all three bow to the King and the Royal Family! Rick Martel: A million dollar smile… a million dollar body… a million dollar belt… haha… I am the only man with such means and tonight Z-Man I am going to show you why everything I touch turns to gold! Sherri w/ MXE: Tonight my Midnight Express won’t need three falls…. Or two falls… they will just need one fall to tear you apart Rockers… tonight they rip you in half and don’t even give you a chance to smell these titles! Rockers: Tonight is the night, we’re going to Rock N Roll, Strut N Stroll… we’re coming like greased lightning and tonight is the spot when the lightning strikes and the world catches fire. The Rockers are coming for their US tag titles and there is nothing that can stop us! Vince and Jesse pump up this hugh night of action… we’ve got three titles on the line… we have heard that Randy Macho Man Savage will be here in the Brother Love show and what does he have to say about his attack on Terry Funk?!? Tonight Rick Rude defends against Brutus Beefcake who took a cut of his hair the other night… could he take more this evening? The US Tag Titles will be decided in two out of three falls… who does this give the advantage to? The champions could walk out with more than the gold tonight… or could the Rockers fulfill their destiny to win back the US tag titles but also send the Midnights on an express lane out of the WWF!? It is now time to head to the ring for our first title match… here we go! The Great Muta defended the Intercontinental Championship against Jimmy Snuka in a fun 8-minute contest. We saw Paul E get involved but Snuka gave him a headbutt that sent him flying into the barricade. We then saw the Big Bossman and Slick come down to the ring and they handcuffed Paul E to the railing while Muta continued to wrestle in the ring. A Green Myst to the face on Snuka led to his confusion and then a huge Shining Wizard from Muta for the 3-count. All the while, Paul E couldn’t get away from the guardrail! Jesse is standing by with Rick Rude who puts over his WWF title defense. He says that Brutus Beefcake is on the front of mind with nothing else being as important. Tonight he is going to end any hopes and dreams that Brutus has to be champion and even end his career tonight with the rudest of awakenings! We see a little clip of the Skyscrapers hauling the guardrail to the back with Paul E handcuffed to it! Mean Gene is standing by with Brutus Beefcake who lets the world know that he has got really Rude intentions for the Ravishing One tonight… it is going to be a night full of sleepless thoughts and dreams but Brutus is going to make sure that Rude wakes up a new man with a new look and no WWF Title! Rick Rude defeated Brutus Beefcake and defended the WWF Championship tonight due to a count out. Brutus was more than up for the challenge tonight and gave Rude a lot to handle but Bobby Heenan served as a great backup for Rude. Rude ends up kneeing Brutus in the back, outside the ring, and he floors into the barricade. This leads to the count out win and Rude celebrating until Brutus got back in the ring with the sheers and sent the champion packing! Jesse is standing by in the back with Rick Martel who says he wears the mask for protection against his million dollar looks. Jesse agrees and Martel says that tonight he is going to give Tom Zenk too much to handle and put an end to high hopes as an equal to Rick Martel! Rick Martel defeated Tom Zenk in a fun 11-minute contest. Zenk got some nice fast paced offense in… but it was Rick Martel hitting him in the face with the mask and then put it back on before locking in the Boston Crab for the submission! We’re in the ring and Brother Love brings out Randy Savage and Elizabeth. They put over the issue with Terry Funk. They talk about the problems with Rick Rude and the WWF title. Savage then says that he holds Brother Love responsible for a lot of this which draws a great pop from the crowd… but the promo is stopped when we see a video package play through the arena… It is Terry Funk and he is in the hospital with his arm in a bandage… he puts over how Savage burnt his arm which led to a staph infection… they had to do immediate surgery or Terry Funk could have lost his damn arm. Up until this moment Randy Savage, this has been business but now it is personal. I was out here just having some fun, promoting a movie, giving you a good challenge but this is war now. War is hell and the wrath of Terry Funk is going to wipe Randy Savage from the FACE OF THIS EARTH! Security and nurses come in as Funk is going nuts inside the hospital room. Mean Gene is with Andre and Demolition. They put over the six-man and Andre says he can't wait to crown the "King"! Andre the Giant & Demolition defeated King Haku and the Samoan Swat Team via DQ after it looked like Haku had pinned Smash. This was after an attack from Samu on Smash with the scepter and the referee called for the bell. The biggest moment happened after the match when the Giant Gonzalez went out to the ring with the Powers of Pain trying to hold him back… but Gonzalez came in and attacked Andre… well he chopped him a couple of times on his shoulders and then began choking him down. Fuji was screaming for Andre’s end! Demolition were attacked when trying to help. We saw the Powers of Pain and SST “trying” to get Gonzalez off but it was Jim Duggan and the 2x4 that stopped the action. The shot of Gonzalez being held back by the heels screaming towards Andre was a sight to behold! Jesse is with Sherri and the Midnights and they put over their complete dominance here in the WWF since they arrived. They said the titles will be re-done to have their names imprinted on them because they aren’t going anywhere! Gene is with The Rockers and they put over how no team can beat them twice in one night. It is going to be the brawl for it all tonight and only one team can survive and it will be the Rockers! In the first fall, it was the Rockers who set the stage going up 1-0 after a double superkick put Stan Lane down and out for the 3-count. This was a great 13-minute fall with these two teams balling out in the middle of the ring. In the second fall, it was the Midnight Express who evened up the odds 1-1 in the Texas Tornado match after 10-minutes. There was a lot of double teaming and underhanded tactics by the Midnights. In a pretty bad spot… Bobby Eaton flew off the apron and nailed Shawn Michaels into the guardrail throat first. This left Marty Jannetty to Stan Lane who was putting him through the ringer before Jannetty came back with a big superkick but didn’t see the nasty left hand of Bobby Eaton which set up the Rocket Launcher for the 3-count! The final fall is an elimination bout with the winners getting the US tag team titles. This fall lasted about 9-minutes with the first elimination coming after Marty Jannetty was tossed into the ring post and then Stan Lane put him out with a superkick of his own. Lane and Eaton then went to work on Shawn Michaels but this young stallion fought gallantly and eliminated Stan Lane with a backslide out of nowhere. The final fall was between Bobby Eaton and Shawn Michaels and they left everything in the ring. We saw an Alabama Jam and 2-count which shocked the crowd. We saw Eaton kick out of a diving elbow drop. The final moment saw Eaton go for another Alabama Jam but Michaels moves and then hits the ropes and nails a RUNNING SUPERKICK for the 3-count! The Rockers win the elimination match and the third fall to become the NEW United States Tag Team Champions! The crowd is going nuts for Shawn and Marty who earned those titles tonight. The Midnights even get some love from the crowd on their way out. Jesse and Vince put this through the roof… we’ll hear from Randy Savage when we come back! In the final segment… Randy Savage was with Mean Gene and Savage says that everything Funk does and says is a lie… he is tired of the lies… he is tired of the talk… it is time to settle this in the ring and it seems like SummerSlam is the best place for it to happen! We’ll see you at Monday Night Raw!

July 15th WWF Raw Raw opens this week with Vince McMahon in the back and we’ve got a commotion with agents and officials breaking up a brawl between Funk and Savage… looks like it is a hangover from last week! We cut to Gorilla and Jesse who put over a big night of action including Demolition taking on the Midnight Express… plus Slick says he has got a special insurance policy for the Skyscrapers! We’ll also see the Giant Gonzalez in the ring against 3 men! Plus Brutus Beefcake takes on Samu… right now let’s head to the ring! Tito Santana defeated The Night Stalker with the flying forearm! We go over to Mean Gene who is standing by with Dusty Rhodes who is one again going on a tirade against Jake the Snake Roberts. He says that he was given word from Jack Tunney and WWF officials that Jake Roberts has a $50,000 fine that must be paid before he can be reinstated…. Dusty says he will crawl through glass and walk through the desert to get Jake Roberts in that ring and will do whatever it takes! The Giant Gonzalez w/ Mr. Fuji made his debut and beat the hell out of 3 ham and eggers. The Powers of Pain were out there to control him with Fuji. The Rockers are joining Mean Gene at ringside and they put over that they didn’t let the full cat out of the bag last week… it may be a 2 out of 3 falls match against the Midnight Express… but it’ll go like this… the first fall… a regular two on two tag team match, the second fall… will be a TEXAS TORNADO TAG TEAM MATCH! The third fall… if it gets there… will be an ELIMINATION TAG TEAM MATCH… the winners walk out with the US Tag titles… We’re back on Raw and Slick is in the ring with Brother Love and the Twin Towers. He’s pumping up the feud with the Skyscrapers… he says Paul E is nothing but a low rent fool and Sherri needs to find the Slickster if she wants a man who will treat her right… but now… Slick wants to introduce to the world… his insurance policy that will ASSURE that the Skyscrapers will never touch him again… ladies and germs… he stands 6’10”! He weighs 325 pounds! THIS IS ZEUS! We see this monster make his long awaited debut (I’ve had him for like 18-months). He looks like a million dollars and walks out and goes almost eye to eyeish with the One Man Gang and stands over the Bossman. He isn’t alone we also hear Slick put over his new team of Michael Rotundo and Curtis Hughes… they will be extra security for him but the main story is that of the big man… Zeus… he’s here… now in the back… we see Paul E with the Dangerous Alliance and Mean Gene! Paul E is standing by with Gene and he’s got The Midnights, Skyscrapers, Sherri, and Muta. He points out that Zeus may be one of the most destructive individuals in the history of professional wrestling… but this is not a business about destruction… it is about titles and money… right now… the titles are here in the Dangerous Alliance… Paul E says tonight the Midnights will wipe the floor with Demolition… at Saturday Night’s Main Event… Muta defends the IC title against Jimmy Snuka… but next week… right here on Raw… The Skyscrapers will be in the ring and he hopes Slick can bring something down to the ring because whomever he does won’t be walking back! Raw is back with Jesse and Gorilla putting over the debut of Gonzalez in the ring plus the debut of Zeus… we still have the tag title showdown… we’ll see Funk and Savage in the ring… but right now it is time for the WWF Championship number one contender… Brutus Beefcake taking on Samu! Brutus Beefcake defeated Samu w/ Bobby Heenan in a decent little contest. We saw Haku and Fatu get involved which led to Rick Rude coming out and beating the hell out of Beefcake all before Demolition and Hacksaw Duggan ran out and the brawl ensued. The highlight of the moment was seeing Rick Rude getting held by Demolition for Brutus to cut a piece of his hair off! The crowd went nuts… Rude was irate… is this a preview of what will happen at SNME?!? We’re back on Raw… Vince McMahon is in the right with officials and agents… he introduced Randy Savage and then Terry Funk. We get some good jaw jacking with Funk then coming out and saying he’s sorry. He’s sorry for costing Randy Savage the title. He’s sorry for showing the world the kind of weak champion that he was. Funk says he never meant to hurt Savage or make Elizabeth look like the jezebel that she is… that gets Savage hot and he comes over but officials stop him… Funk says he wants to shake Savage’s hand a bury the hatchet once and for all… he offers his hand but then Savage goes to shake it before Funk pulls him in and smacks him in the face! Savage nails Funk and he goes out of the ring… the officials are holding Savage back while Funk goes out of the ring and wait a minute… he lights up the damn branding iron! It’s on fire! Funk is bringing it in the ring and the officials and agents scatter before Savage and Funk throw hands… Funk swings the branding iron but Savage ducks and then atomic drop and Savage grabs the branding iron… Savage goes and plants it right into Funk’s arm and he goes nuts! The skin is smoking! The officials break them apart. The branding iron is on the mat smoking… Funk’s arm is bleeding…. This is pure chaos! In a thrilling encounter between the Midnight Express and Demolition, the two powerhouse tag teams battled it out in an epic match that went the distance, ending in a 30-minute draw. The crowd was on the edge of their seats as both teams showcased their skills and determination inside the ring. The Midnight Express, known for their technical prowess and cunning tactics, clashed with the brute force and dominance of Demolition. The match was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team willing to back down or give an inch to their opponents. As the clock ticked down, the intensity of the match reached a fever pitch. The Midnight Express utilized their speed and agility to outmaneuver the powerhouses of Demolition, while Demolition relied on their strength and unity as a team to keep the Midnight Express at bay. In the final moments of the match, both teams threw everything they had at each other, trading near falls and high-impact moves. Despite their best efforts, neither team could secure the victory within the time limit, resulting in a rare but exciting 30-minute draw. The audience erupted in applause, showing their appreciation for the incredible athleticism and tenacity displayed by both teams. The Midnight Express and Demolition left everything in the ring, proving why they are considered two of the top tag teams in professional wrestling. There was a sense of respect among the teams as Gorilla and Jesse put it through the roof before we fade out.

"Sayama celebrates his victory after shaking hands with Maurice Smith, who earns a solid applause from the fans in attendance. Sayama thanks the fans for coming and promises to bring more Shooto events to them in the future! The WOWOW commentary crew recap the matches and seem quite excited by what Sayama has been developing behind the scenes at his gym. They do their usual sign-off with the rolling credits concluding the broadcast." This is a very fun part of the story to follow. Sayama has success here... can he grow that success? We'll see.

July 8th WWF Raw Rockers & Midnights Raw opens this week with a recap of the King of the Ring - we see a quick still highlight video showcasing the matchups and then the big battle royal. We see Haku pulling out the victory before being crowned as the King of the Ring! We cut down to Gorilla and Jesse who are ringside putting over the big night of action including the coronation of the King of the Ring… Haku! Plus, we’ll see the US tag team champions, the Midnight Express taking on the Bushwhackers… the Twin Towers taking on the Steiners…. Rick Martel will debut his Million Dollar Championship against Maniac Matt and in our main event, Davey Boy Smith will be taking on The Honkytonk Man! Right now let’s head to the ring for our opening contest… Koko Ware & The Z-Man vs Michael Rotundo & Curtis Hughes A pretty basic opener… Koko and Zenk get the crowd going… Rotundo and Hughes get heat. They are in their suit and tie attire which gets some heat from the crowd. We see a slick finish when Koko comes off the top rope with a cross body and backs Hughes up and then they go over the top rope to the floor! Zenk can’t believe it but when he turns around Rotundo with a very low kick and then a Fisherman’s Suplex for the 3-count! Hughes and Rotundo with the win and the fans are giving them the business. We go to Mean Gene who is standing by with Dusty Rhodes and he goes on a tirade about Jake Roberts and says that enough is enough… the time has come for Roberts to pay his dues and Dusty wants him in the middle of the ring. This brings out Patterson and Brisco… along with Jack Tunney… they tell Rhodes that Roberts has been suspended indefinitely due to his actions and will not be a part of the WWF for the foreseeable future… Dusty follows them to the back pleading his case! US TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP The Bushwhackers vs The Midnight Express w/ Sherri Another decent tag team encounter. The antics of the Bushwhackers does draw the Express off their game… but Sherri does a great job in bringing them back in. This one goes about 12-minutes and we see Luke and Butch work but in the end it is the Express showing off why they may just be the best tag team in wrestling… Sherri is able to grab Luke which pulls him out of the ring and he goes over and starts licking her but this leaves Butch open to the Rocket Launcher and the 3-count! The US tag champions retain and Sherri gets a bath for good measure. We’re with Mean Gene who pulls up with the Rockers… Marty and Shawn both pretty fired up call out the Midnight Express and talk about challenging them at SNME. They said there’s a special little add on… and well they will let the cat out of the bag later on. We see our good friend Brother Love out here and he is talking up the Million Dollar Champion… that is of course Rick Martel! We then see him introduce him to the crowd and Martel comes out with the belt and works the fans. Maniac Matt is in the ring working the fans… looks to be in great shape… just as the bell is about to ring… Martel pulls out a damn mask! He’s got a mask on to protect his face! Maniac Matt Borne vs Rick Martel Martel is really working this gimmick… he’s got the belt and the fancy clothes but now the mask to make sure he keeps his good looks. Maniac Matt plays along and does what he can to get the mask off but Martel shows off his prowess and ends up nailing a nasty high knee right to the mush… then Martel locks in the Boston Crab for the submission! EVENT CENTER In the Event Center we hear about the big SNME show on the 20th of July. We will see the Midnight Express defend the US tag titles against the Rockers in a 2 out of 3 falls match… we’ll see Dino Bravo take on Davey Boy Smith… plus Ravishing Rick Rude will defend the WWF Championship against Brutus the Barber Beefcake. The Million Dollar Champion, Rick Martel puts his title on the line against his old partner, the Z-Man Tom Zenk! Andre the Giant will also team with Demolition to take on Haku and the Samoan Swat Team…. We’re told the Giant Gonzalez will be barred from ringside! The Steiner Brothers vs The Twin Towers w/ Slick Big time tag team contest with the Steiners starting to really take stride here in the WWF and they go toe to toe with the Towers even if they can’t go eye to eye. Scott Steiner has got rockstar written all over him… Rick takes no shit from anyone. Bossman is slimming down a little bit and looks great while the Gang has settled into his role of being a big bad dude. As things start to break loose… o.m.g… the Skyscrapers are here! Paul E brings out Spivey and Mark and they walk down and grab Slick! They are putting the beatdown on him outside the ring to the delight of the crowd! Bossman goes out to help and here comes the Gang. It is a brawl in the aisle way and the referee calls for the bell. The match is awarded to the Steiner Brothers, officials and agents have come out to break up this brawl… Haku’s Coronation What a moment for Haku… we see him walk out with the Samoan Swat Team leading him… Heenan right behind him… Rick Rude with the World Title in tow… in the ring we’ve got Dino, Valentine, The Rougeaus, The Powers of Pain, The Russians, Rotundo, Hughes, & Earthquake! We hear Heenan recite some poetry and Haku being the true King of the WWF In the ring, a warrior stands tall, Mighty Haku, ruler of them all. With strength unmatched, he reigns supreme, In the world of wrestling, a powerful dream. His grip like iron, his spirit untamed, Opponents tremble, feeling ashamed. A king in the ring, a legend so grand, Haku's power echoes across the land. From suplex to slam, he dominates the fight, A true wrestling monarch, shining bright. In the realm of the WWF, his crown gleams, Haku, the one true king of wrestling's dreams. May his legacy forever ring true, Haku, the ruler, we bow to you. Haku then gets the treatment on his way out of the ring on the sedan… but as he goes up the aisle… he is stopped… by Hacksaw Jim Duggan and Demolition! They tip over the SEDAN and King Haku goes flying! Here come the heels… Duggan and Demo work the fans… what a moment! We get a fun promo from Brutus Beefcake as he calls out Rick Rude and talks about challenging him for the WWF title at SNME! He says he can’t wait to cut and strut into the ring and then cut those ravishing locks before strutting out with the WWF title! Brother Love with another promo… here comes… can you believe it… Terry Funk! Funk goes on a tirade about how he has been wrongly accused of targeting Randy Savage… he says that he has simply been trying to help him… he even opens up an invitation for Savage go join him in the ring next week and shake hands to bury the hatchet! Davey Boy Smith vs The Honky Tonk Man w/ Jimmy Hart Davey Boy looks like a million dollars… Honky does a great job in putting him over and selling everything he does. Jimmy gets involved but only gets knocked to the floor for his pleasure! Honky gets some heat on Davey Boy but when he goes to Shake, Rattle, but Davey rolls through and then hoists him up for the POWERSLAM and the 3-count! Davey Boy puts on a show and he is without question on a skyrocket right now! Raw ends with Vince McMahon in the ring and here comes the Macho Man Randy Savage. The point is simple… he wants Terry Funk, one on one… he says he cost him the WWF title… the King of the Ring… he has gone too far and now Savage is going to go too far. Vince has to back Savage up a bit… he talks about Funk asking for a discussion next week… Savage says why wait!?!? Vince says we’re running out of time. Wait a minute… Funk… Funk is walking out but he’s being held back and that damned branding iron is on fire! What’s going to happen next week?!

July 4th - King of the Ring 89 From Raw: Haku & Koko Ware defeated Samu & ST Jones in a King of the Ring Qualifying Match From the event: Rick Martel & Davey Boy Smith defeated Marty Jannetty & Beefcake in a King of the Ring Qualifying Match - In a thrilling tag team match, the team of Rick Martel and Davey Boy Smith emerged victorious over the duo of Marty Jannetty and Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake! The action was intense, with high-flying maneuvers and power moves galore. In the end, it was Martel and Smith's combined skill and teamwork that secured them the win. Jim Duggan & Scott Steiner defeated Boris Zhukov & Earthquake in a King of the Ring Qualifying Match - In a hard-hitting tag team showdown, the patriotic duo of "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and Scott Steiner triumphed over the formidable team of Boris Zhukov and the massive Earthquake! The match was a display of strength and tenacity, with Duggan's signature "Ho!" battle cry echoing through the arena and Steiner showcasing his impressive athleticism. Despite the size and power of their opponents, Duggan and Steiner's resilience and teamwork proved to be the key to their victory. Tito Santana & Shawn Michaels defeated Ray Rougeau & Michael Rotundo in a King of the Ring Qualifying Match - In a thrilling tag team clash, the dynamic duo of Tito Santana and Shawn Michaels emerged victorious over the formidable pairing of Raymond Rougeau and Mike Rotundo! The match was a showcase of high-flying maneuvers, technical skill, and electrifying energy. Santana and Michaels' seamless teamwork and individual prowess were on full display as they outmaneuvered and outsmarted their opponents to secure the impressive win. Nikolai Volkoff & Barbarian defeated Bossman & Dan Spivey in a King of the Ring Qualifying Match - Needless to say, Spivey and Bossman threw hands early on in the match and it was all downhill from there. There was barely even a match with their brawling. Randy Savage & Bobby Eaton defeated One Man Gang & Warlord in a King of the Ring Qualifying Match In an epic tag team battle, the Macho Man Randy Savage and the "Eaton-est" perfectionist Bobby Eaton reigned supreme over the powerhouse team of One Man Gang and Warlord! The match was a rollercoaster of excitement, with Savage's high-flying antics complementing Eaton's technical precision perfectly. Despite the sheer power of their opponents, Savage and Eaton's strategic maneuvers and flawless teamwork led them to a hard-fought victory in a match that will be remembered for years to come. Jimmy Snuka & Honky Tonk Man defeated Jacques Rougeau & Curtis Hughes in a King of the Ring Qualifying Match Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka and the smooth-talking Honky Tonk Man emerged victorious over the formidable duo of Jacques Rougeau and the menacing Curtis Hughes! The match was filled with drama and intensity, as each team fought tooth and nail for a chance to advance in the prestigious tournament. Snuka's high-flying aerial assaults and Honky Tonk Man's cunning tactics proved to be too much for their opponents, securing them a well-deserved spot in the King of the Ring tournament. Greg Valentine & Stan Lane defeated Mean Mark & Demo Ax in a King of the Ring Qualifying Match - Ended up with a 3 on 1 on Demo Ax after Mean Mark was no selling his tags and then Ax had had enough but Mark ended up powerbombing him for Lane and Valentine to get the win! Fatu & Rick Steiner vs Luke & Butch in a King of the Ring Qualifying Match In a shocking turn of events, the tough-as-nails team of Luke and Butch emerged victorious over the powerful duo of Fatu and Rick Steiner in a King of the Ring Qualifying Match! The match was a back-and-forth battle of wills, with both teams giving it their all to secure a spot in the prestigious tournament. Luke and Butch's relentless aggression and cunning tactics ultimately proved to be the deciding factor, as they executed a brilliant strategy to overcome their formidable opponents and advance to the next stage of the King of the Ring tournament. Dino Bravo & Demo Smash defeated Muta & Andre the Giant in a King of the Ring Qualifying Match In a very odd match, we saw Bravo and Smash defeat Muta and Andre. Muta was on top of his game without question for a majority of the match. Andre was a clear cut powerhouse that took control when he was in. The problem came when the Giant Gonzalez walked down to the ring and got Andre’s attention… Muta then ran up and spit the green myst in his face which sent Andre to the floor and then we saw Gonzalez choke out Andre while the referee, who was oblivious, awarded the match to Smash and Dino via a countout. Haku Koko Ware Rick Martel Davey Boy Smith Jim Duggan Scott Steiner Tito Santana Shawn Michaels Nikolai Volkoff Barbarian Randy Savage Bobby Eaton Jimmy Snuka Honky Tonk Man Greg Valentine Stan Lane Luke Butch Dino Bravo Demo Smash King of the Ring Battle Royal In a monumental two-ring King of the Ring Battle Royal featuring an array of wrestling legends, the atmosphere was electric as Haku, Koko B. Ware, Rick Martel, Davey Boy Smith, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Scott Steiner, Tito Santana, Shawn Michaels, Nikolai Volkoff, Barbarian, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Bobby Eaton, Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, the Honky Tonk Man, Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Stan Lane, Luke, Butch, Dino Bravo, and Demolition Smash all stepped into the squared circle to battle for supremacy! Jim Duggan's relentless determination clashed with the sheer strength of Scott Steiner, creating seismic collisions in one ring, while Tito Santana and Shawn Michaels showcased their in-ring finesse and high-flying prowess in the other. Nikolai Volkoff's power game tested the resolve of his opponents, while the Barbarian's primal intensity shook the second ring. Randy Savage's unpredictable style kept everyone guessing, while Bobby Eaton's precision strikes found their mark amidst the chaos. Jimmy Snuka's high-flying antics wowed the audience, while the Honky Tonk Man's cunning tactics stirred controversy across both rings. Greg Valentine's calculated offense posed a threat to all who crossed his path, while Stan Lane's strategic maneuvers kept him in contention. Luke and Butch's teamwork proved to be a formidable force in one ring, while Dino Bravo's power game posed a challenge to his adversaries. Demolition Smash's brute force left a trail of devastation in the other ring, as the battle royal intensified with each passing moment. The highlight moments saw the Midnight Express team up and get rid of Shawn Michaels and Scott Steiner before Davey Boy hit them both with a double clothesline over the top to the floor. The Bushwhackers put up a good fight - event eliminating Nikolai and the Barbarian but fell to the Hart Foundation. The One Man Gang was a force to be reckoned with securing huge eliminations of Tito Santana, and Jimmy Snuka along with Demolition Smash. Randy Savage was the clear favorite but met a lot of adversity - especially after eliminating the giant One Man Gang from the battle royal before Terry Funk came out of the back and pulled Savage over the top as Valentine, Honky, and Bravo eliminated him. The final combatants were Haku, Dino, Valentine, Honky, Duggan, Davey Boy, and Martel. Haku was eliminated by a huge double clothesline from Duggan and Smith… no Haku holds on! Martel locked up with Duggan and was tossed out when Honky and Dino eliminated them. Davey Boy put on an epic showdown in a 3 on 1 against the Hart Foundation and held more than his own First to go was the Honkytonk Man who got power slammed over the top rope to the floor. Valentine got hit with a back elbow and then Davey Boy came with a huge power clothesline that put him to the floor! When Davey turned around - Dino with a high knee but Bulldog catches him and hoists him over the top rope to the floor! Davey Boy has won it… wait… Haku comes in out of nowhere with a nasty savat kick and Davey goes over the top to the floor! Haku has won the King of the Ring 1989! WWF Championship Dusty Rhodes challenges Rick Rude © w/ Bobby Heenan The crowd erupts in anticipation as the legendary Rick Rude enters the arena, oozing confidence and charisma. Across the ring, the American Dream Dusty Rhodes stands tall, embodying the fighting spirit of the working class. The referee holds up the prestigious WWF Title, signifying the importance of this match. The bell rings, and both competitors circle each other, locked in a battle of wills. Rude strikes first with a quick jab to the midsection, but Rhodes retaliates with a flurry of powerful punches, driving Rude into the corner. The fans are on their feet, cheering for their favorite wrestler. Rude manages to turn the tables with a well-timed eye poke, temporarily blinding Rhodes and gaining the upper hand. He capitalizes on this momentary advantage with a series of devastating suplexes, wearing down his opponent. But Rhodes refuses to stay down, fighting back with a burst of adrenaline-fueled energy. As the match reaches its climax, both wrestlers are running on pure determination. Rude attempts his signature Rude Awakening finisher, but Rhodes counters with a thunderous Bionic Elbow out of nowhere! The impact echoes throughout the arena as Rude crashes to the mat. Rhodes is looking to finish… that is until Heenan tries to stop him… Heenan is holding his leg… this gives Rude enough time to get up… he comes over but Rhodes with another big elbow and Rude is down! Here comes a masked man… he jumps out of the crowd and comes up and nails Dusty with a nasty left hand! We see long dark curly hair… we don’t see the face… Rude drapes his arm over for the 3 count! What a night for Bobby Heenan… he now has the King of the Ring and the WWF Champion… this is chaos!

I love seeing Backlund in this setting - along with Shamrock - some guys I can get behind. I would have loved to see Karelin go legit MMA - could he have been beaten?

WCW back on the block they never really left at the end of bad street. I have to go on a little bit of a run here with the Kerry Von Erich and Freebirds thing... I loved it. The Freebirds / Von Erichs is storied and so is Kerry v Flair so blending all of those stories together works really well. Kerry has a lot left in the tank and is a name of names who still stands out in this NWA landscape. I hope to see his rise all the way to the top without the eventual downfall we know will happen.

WrestleFNrock! 'Lightning' Lou Perez Tatsumi 'The Dragon' Fujinami The British Bombers w/Skandor Akbar LAST MAN STANDING MATCH! 'Mad Dog' Buzz Sawyer AWA TV Title Bout Special Guest Ring Announcer-Phylicia Rashad 'Blockbuster' Brian Adias (C) 'Bullet' Bob Armstrong/Iceman Parsons and a mystery partner w/Superstar Billy Graham El Canek AWA National Tag Team Title Bout The Olympians (C) Stan Hansen STEEL CAGE BOUT for the AWA International Title!! AWA Mid American Champ 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff Concert performance by FOREIGNER!!!! NIGHT 2 America the Beautiful sung by Bonnie Tyler Glamour Doll Leo Burke a debuting Tag Team Kokina w/Skandor Akbar WrestleRock Rumble Taped Fist Match! Special Referee- Randall 'Tex' Cobb - FUCKING LOVE TEX! David Sammartino 'The Red Rooster' Terry Taylor Handicap match! 'Big' Jim Morris and 'The World's Strongest Man' Bill Kazmaier GRUDGE MATCH! 'The Russian Nightmare' Nikita Koloff AWA World Tag Team Title Bout Loser Leaves Town! The Fantastics AWA WORLD TITLE BOUT!!!! HULK HOGAN DON'T THINK FOR A SECOND HOGAN ISN'T WALKING OUT WITH THE SHIP BAY BAY!

Bring on the Bash baby! In lieu of a weekly recap please accept... NWA Great American Bash 1989 Full Card! NWA World Heavyweight Title Nature Boy" Buddy Landel w/JJ Dillon - it is his time! NWA United States Title TBA - TBA wins but not the title... NWA World Tag Team Titles The Road Warriors (Hawk & Animal)(c) - no one is touching the road warriors Grudge Match The Dark Crusade (Abdullah the Butcher & the Master Blasters) w/"Taskmaster" Kevin Sullivan - Sully will have his crew ready NWA Heritage Title "Wildfire" Tommy Rich - next in line NWA United States Tag Team Titles The Nightmares (Danny Davis & Ken Wayne)(c) - title retention needed NWA World Junior Heavyweight Title Silver King(c) - who are you to doubt Silver King? NWA World Six Man Tag Team Titles. "Exotic Adrian Street, Jamie Dundee & "British Magician" Steve Wright w/Miss Linda - New champs kicking things into gear! GAB: Pre Show The Paul Jones Army (King Kong Bundy & Ivan Koloff) w/"Number One" Paul Jones - This is a team I could seriosuly get behind! Top Cold Scorpio - Just tooo cold!

July 1 - WWF Raw w/ Gorilla Monsoon & Jesse Ventura - Meadowlands. Monday Night Raw is here and what a night it is going to be! Vince and Jesse are ringside for this new set and we see the big RAW sign in the back. Vince and Jesse put over the big night including a US tag team title match and the WWF Championship on the line! It is time for our opening contest… fans it is the Rockers vs the Rougeau Brothers! The Rockers vs The Rougeau Brothers In a thrilling match between The Rockers and The Rougeau Brothers, the action was intense from the opening bell. The Rockers, known for their high-flying and fast-paced style, took control early on with quick tags and double-team maneuvers. However, The Rougeau Brothers, with their technical prowess and cunning tactics, were able to turn the tide in their favor. As the match progressed, both teams showcased their athleticism and in-ring skills, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats. The Rockers attempted their signature moves, such as the double dropkick and flying crossbody, while The Rougeau Brothers countered with well-executed suplexes and submission holds. In the climax of the match, The Rockers managed to regain control with a combination of speed and agility. With Shawn Michaels delivering Sweet Chin Music and Marty Jannetty following up with a picture-perfect flying elbow drop, they secured the victory over The Rougeau Brothers. The crowd erupted in cheers as The Rockers celebrated their hard-fought win, solidifying their status as one of the top tag teams in professional wrestling We head to Mean Gene who is in front of a big spinning wheel. He says this very wheel is going to be used for the King of the Ring on July the 4th when the WWF Presents the King of the Ring from Pittsburgh. We’ll see one of the match right now as a showcase of the event… Samu & ST Jones vs Haku & Koko Ware In a hard-hitting tag team matchup between Samu & ST Jones and Haku & Koko Ware, the action in the ring was intense from the start. Samu & ST Jones, known for their brute strength and no-nonsense approach, wasted no time in asserting their dominance over their opponents. Haku & Koko Ware, on the other hand, relied on their agility and high-flying abilities to keep pace with the powerful duo. The match was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading impactful strikes and impressive maneuvers. As the match reached its climax, the momentum shifted multiple times, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats. Samu & ST Jones showcased their teamwork with devastating double-team moves, while Haku & Koko Ware countered with a combination of speed and precision. In the final moments of the match, it was Haku & Koko who emerged victorious after Haku delivered a bone-crushing Samoan Drop on ST Jones, securing the pinfall for Haku & Koko Ware. Haku & Koko have moved on to the King of the Ring finals! Brother Love Show w/ Rick Martel Rick Martel, oozing confidence and sophistication, entered the stage with a swagger, carrying the shimmering Million Dollar Belt with pride. Brother Love, playing the role of the obsequious host, fawned over Martel and the opulent belt, setting the stage for a captivating interview. As Brother Love asked Martel about the significance of the Million Dollar Belt and his plans as its bearer, Martel took the opportunity to boast about his own greatness and the superiority of the belt. He spoke of how the belt symbolized his wealth, power, and success in the world of professional wrestling, emphasizing his status as a top-tier competitor. As the segment came to a close, Rick Martel left the audience in awe of his presence and the grandeur of the Million Dollar Belt. Brother Love bid farewell to the self-absorbed guest, leaving the viewers with a lasting impression of Martel's flamboyance and the allure of the prestigious championship accessory. Randy Savage w/ Elizabeth vs Rick Rude w/ Bobby Heenan for the WWF Title In a blockbuster main event for the prestigious WWF Title, Randy Savage accompanied by Elizabeth faced off against the dangerous champion Rick Rude with Bobby Heenan in his corner. The stakes were high and the tension in the arena was palpable as the two iconic superstars prepared to do battle. Randy Savage, a fan favorite known for his high-flying maneuvers and never-say-die attitude, was determined to retain his championship against the cunning and calculated Rick Rude. The presence of Elizabeth and Bobby Heenan at ringside added an extra layer of intrigue to the match. As the bell rang, both competitors wasted no time in going after each other, showcasing their technical wrestling skills and strategic abilities. Randy Savage used his speed and agility to outmaneuver Rick Rude, while Rude relied on his power and ruthless aggression to wear down the champion. The match reached its climax with both superstars giving it their all, trading near falls and impactful moves. The action spilled outside the ring at times, with Elizabeth and Bobby Heenan getting involved in an attempt to sway the outcome in their favor. In a dramatic conclusion, Randy Savage managed to dig deep and overcome the odds, hitting his patented diving elbow drop on Rick Rude to secure the pinfall victory but just as the referee counted to 3 Terry Funk jumped in the ring out of nowhere and attacked Savage! Funk hits a piledriver on Savage in the middle of the ring! The crowd then explodes when Dusty Rhodes comes running out to even the odds and we’ve got a big brawl Heenan is holding Elizabeth back! Wait a minute… who is that?!?! JAKE ROBERTS out of nowhere… he grabs Dusty and DDT! We’ve got officials and agents down here to break this apart but the damage has been done! Special Interview w/ Mean Gene & Andre the Giant Long story short… Andre in his broken English called out the Giant Gonzalez Fuji brings Gonzalez and they accept the challenge and these two GIANTS are going to clash Officials come out and get between these two men… Andre doesn’t look too happy! The Steiner Brothers vs The Midnight Express w/ Sherri In a highly anticipated matchup for the US Tag Team Titles, The Midnight Express defended their championship against the formidable Steiner Brothers. The atmosphere was electric as both teams entered the ring, ready to showcase their skills and determination. As the match progressed, both teams displayed their tag team expertise with seamless double-team moves and quick tags. The Midnight Express used their experience to control the pace of the match, while the Steiner Brothers relied on their strength and agility to stay in contention. In a thrilling back-and-forth battle, the momentum swung back and forth between the two teams, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats. The Midnight Express tried to outsmart their opponents, but the Steiner Brothers refused to back down, countering with impactful suplexes and high-impact moves. In the final moments of the match, chaos ensued as all four competitors were in the ring, giving it their all to secure the victory. In a shocking turn of events, the Steiner Brothers managed to hit their patented Steiner Screwdriver on one of the Midnight Express members, Stan Lane… but it was Sherri who threw in a shoe to Eaton who nailed Scott right in the eye and the referee hit the bell We close out Raw with a special moment from Randy Savage & Dusty Rhodes… In a fiery and impassioned promo, Dusty Rhodes and Randy Savage addressed their upcoming showdown with Rick Rude, Terry Funk, and Jake Roberts. The air crackled with tension as the two legendary superstars stood side by side, ready to confront their formidable adversaries. Dusty Rhodes, known for his charisma and larger-than-life personality, started off the promo with a booming voice that echoed throughout the arena. He spoke of unity, determination, and the undying spirit of the American Dream, rallying the fans behind him and Randy Savage. Randy Savage, with his intense gaze and commanding presence, added to the promo by emphasizing the importance of respect, honor, and fighting for what is right. He spoke of the upcoming battle as a test of their will and resolve, promising to give everything they had against the treacherous trio of Rick Rude, Terry Funk, and Jake Roberts. Together, Dusty Rhodes and Randy Savage painted a vivid picture of the impending clash, fueling the excitement and anticipation of the fans. They vowed to stand tall against any challenge, to overcome any obstacle, and to emerge victorious against their cunning and dangerous opponents. As the promo reached its climax, Dusty Rhodes and Randy Savage raised their fists in defiance, exuding confidence and determination. The message was clear: they were ready for war, ready to fight for justice and glory, ready to take on Rick Rude, Terry Funk, and Jake Roberts and emerge triumphant in the end.

June 24 - WWF Prime Time Wrestling w/ Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan Opening: Gorilla and Bobby open things up with a going away party type deal. Heenan seems to be in good spirits… thanks to his WWF Champion Rick Rude and the man he is claiming will be the King of the Ring… Haku… plus his newest additions… the Samoan Swat Team. Gorilla is pumping up next week’s Raw and puts over the WWF title match but also the US tag championship match with the Midnight Express taking on the Steiner Brothers… tonight we’ll see Muta and the Midnights in six-man action. Matches: Brutus Beefcake won a lopsided affair… we heard him say that he has been cutting and strutting long enough and now it is time to get some gold around his waist! The Skyscrapers were victorious but then we saw the Twin Towers walk down and we had a huge showdown as these four men were eye to eye and you could feel the excitement! The British Bulldog beat the hell out of some jobber and we got to hear from Dino Bravo who says that he will show the Bulldog just who the most powerful man in wrestling is! Demolition killed some jobbers and Bobby Heenan said the SST has been savoring for a moment to get their hands on Demolition and get the WWF tag Team Titles! Ravishing Rick Rude showed off his skills… we heard from Randy Savage who says that next week… Monday Night Raw - it is time to put up or shut up and he can’t wait to shut Rude up for good! Koko Ware & The Bushwhackers vs Muta & The Midnight Express w/ Sherri & Paul E -A very good six-man with lots of action. The Whackers know how to put a team over and the MXE look great in the ring. Muta is running at a very high level. Koko hits some of the best dropkicks in the world and when he and Bobby Eaton get going… well needless to say… the WWF hasn’t seem something like this before. In the end… we see Muta with a nasty spinning heel kick on Butch… this sets up Bobby Eaton for a huge ALABAMA JAM off the top rope for the 3-count! The Dangerous Alliance celebrate… but then we see it really go bad when the Skyscrapers come out and we get double powerbombs on Luke, Butch, and Koko. These five men have got the WWF gridlocked… what could be next? Brother Love Show: In an amazing turn of events… Brother Love welcomes out the winner of the War of the World’s Million Dollar Tournament champion… here comes… Rick Martel! Martel… comes out with a slick suit on and he shakes hands and then hugs Brother Love! Martel goes on to just tear down the fans who didn’t believe in him. He says he was the best Intercontinental Champion but when he was cheated out of the title… the fans turned their backs on him and he went and won the most prestigious tournament in the history of wrestling! He says that next week he will have his championship delivered live on Monday Night Raw and he is going to show the world why he is the one true champion of champions and the winner of the War of the Worlds! Event Center: Gene then puts over next week’s first edition of Monday Night Raw where we will see Rick Rude defending the WWF Championship against Randy Macho Man Savage… but there’s rumor that this man… Terry Funk will be in attendance! Next week we’ll see the Steiners taking on the Midnight Express for the US tag titles… We’ll see the Rockers taking on the Rougeau Brothers. Andre the Giant has said he will be in the arena and he is going to call out the Giant Gonzalez! Rick Martel reveals his prize from the million dollar War of the World’s tournament! July 4th… the King of the Ring… the winner of Savage vs Rude goes on to take on Dusty Rhodes. The top 40 wrestlers in the WWF enter a tag team tournament… they will be drawn at random to make teams… the winning teams go on to a 20-man battle royal… the last man standing will be rewarded as the King of the Ring!

I am not sure - I just got like warped into our game when reading this part and being intrigued about this show and how it could be similar/different from the other UWF stuff. Awesome work.

WWF had a special in the May edition of the WWF Magazine highlighting top contenders. Note this was taken when Savage was champion... Who could dethrone the champion? WWF Champion - Randy Savage The top five contenders... Dusty Rhodes Rick Rude Big Bossman Great Muta * - Current Intercontinental Champion Dino Bravo Who could dethrone the champion? WWF Intercontinental Champion - Great Muta The top five contenders... Dino Bravo Hacksaw Jim Duggan Tito Santana Rick Martel Brutus Beefcake Who could dethrone the champions? WWF Tag Team Champions - Demolition Number One Contender - US Tag Champions - The Rockers The Steiner Brothers Powers of Pain Twin Towers The Rougeau Brothers Honkytonk Man & Greg Valentine

Good to catch up with the happening of the NWA... like the dirt sheet and quick clips to keep us up to date about what is going on. Junior Heavyweight title always meant something when importance was put on it so I am looking forward to that being a big part of the NWA moving forward. The Great American Bash looks like it is going to be gangbusters with a big battle royal and title matches on the horizon. One has to wonder if this will be a night that changes the course for the NWA or continues to raise the standard of who is who.

June 17 - WWF Superstars of Wrestling w/ Vince McMahon & Jesse Ventura Opening: Vince and Jesse welcome us in to a big night of action. They pump up the debut of Monday Night Raw in two weeks. On that night we’ll see Randy Savage taking on Rick Rude with the WWF Title on the line. We’ll also see a tag team title match when the new US tag champions, the Midnight Express defend against the Steiner Brothers. We have a loaded night and it is time to head to the ring! In action… The Midnight Express w/ Sherri were victorious and we heard from the Rockers who have vowed revenge to get the tag titles back where they belong! Dino Bravo w/ Jimmy Hart put on a showcase and we heard from the two of them running down the US and saying Bravo was the toughest and strongest man in the world! Tito Santana showed up for a good contest and we heard him wishing Martel well at the War of the World’s tournament! The Twin Towers w/ Slick won a lopsided contest but we got to hear from Paul E who let them know that the Skyscrapers have an open challenge whenever the Towers want to accept! Haku & The SST w/ Heenan were victorious in a six-man contest. Demolition let us know they don’t care about the numbers game and will even the sides if they have to! MAIN EVENT Koko B Ware vs Honkytonk Man w/ Jimmy Hart - Koko was victorious in a mild upset. He nailed Honky with a dropkick that knocked Jimmy Hart off the apron to the floor… Honky then fell backwards into a backslide for the 3-count! Event Center w/ Mean Gene Monday Night Raw - July 1st! We’ll see Randy Savage go against Rick Rude for the World Title. The Steiners challenge the Midnight Express for the US Tag Titles. Andre the Giant will be on hand with an open challenge for the Giant Gonzalez! Plus we’ll hear from Terry Funk who has said he has a big surprise for Randy Savage! Rick Martel is announced as the winner of the War of the World’s tournament over in Germany. He was flown to France and is said to be wining and dining with the highest of society. He will be back in the United States next week and will plan on being a guest on the Brother Love Show! July 4th - The King of The Ring will come from Syracuse, New York. The top 40 WWF Superstars will take part in a double chance tournament. Tag Teams will be drawn at random… the team must win the tag team match to advance to the battle royal main event. The winner will be crowned the King of the Ring. Saturday Night’s Main Event on July the 20th - the WWF Champion will defend the title against Dusty Rhodes! Will it be Randy Savage or will it be Rick Rude? SummerSlam is approaching… the 24th of August… live from Toronto, Ontario, Canada… tickets go on Sale July 1st… this will indeed be the hottest ticket of the Summer as the WWF goes north of the border for a once in a lifetime event.

June 10 - WWF Prime Time Wrestling w/ Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan Opening: Bobby and Gorilla welcome us to Prime Time and put over a big night… We’ve got a huge Brother Love show… plus we’ll hear from WWF President Jack Tunney. We’ve got a couple of huge matches… including a big premiere match with Brutus Beefcake taking on Greg Valentine! Matches: The Skyscrapers were victorious - we heard Slick once again pop in to let us know that the Skyscrapers are number one on the Twin Towers list to bring down to the ground! Haku w/ Bobby Heenan defeated Mike Madson - Demolition chimes in to let us know that Haku and the Samoans are barking up the wrong tree. It is time to settle this thing, once and for all and this time the odds are going to be even! Davey Boy Smith defeated Cullen Jenkins - we hear from Dino Bravo who is saying that Bulldog may be strong but he is nowhere near as strong as Bravo… Dino says his arms are going to put the Bulldog to sleep! Koko Ware defeated Xavier Kross - Good showing from Koko Brutus Beefcake defeated Greg Valentine via DQ when Honkytonk interfered… Beefcake threatened to cut both of their hair! Brother Love Show: Brother Love show with Paul E where he brings out Muta… Intercontinental Champion… the newest… biggest… and baddest team in the sport of professional wrestling… Dangerous Dan and Mean Mark… the Skyscrapers! And last but not least, his newest acquisition thanks to Sensational Sherri, the United States Tag Team Champions, Beautiful Bobby and Sweet Stan, the Midnight Express! Paul E goes on to talk about Jim Duggan, the Twin Towers, and the Rockers. In regards to Duggan… the American Flag waving dumbo… he’s going to get his eyes kicked straight by the greatest athlete in professional wrestling. Next, the Twin Towers… Bossman and One Man Gang… you have looked over the heads of every competitor in your path but today… you look eye to eye with two men who scare you to death… down to your very core. Slick… the man… the myth… the imbecile… the Skyscrapers are going to be standing in that ring whenever you want… or better yet… they’ll be in the back alley… the streets… hell it doesn’t matter because this is the most dominant force every created in professional wrestling and they will exert their force with the passion of 1,000 fires and bring your Twin Towers to the ground! Lastly, Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty went outside their depth when they traveled the country and thought they could handle any and all comers. Well… like the executive that I am… The Dangerous Alliance has connections throughout this planet and it was those connections that brought the Midnight Express to their opposition… won the titles… and now brought them back here for all of you people to understand what tag team dominance really means. This is the Dangerous Alliance… there is nothing that can stand up to us but everything is underneath us and before too long we will bring to world to its knees as we take the WWF to new heights by bringing all your heroes to lower depths than they could ever imagine! Jack Tunney Announcement: Jack Tunney: I have a number of different situations to address here this evening and I am going to go through each of them and the rulings from the WWF board of directors. The first order of business was just brought to my attention. It appears as though The Rockers, Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty, lost the WWF United States Tag Team Championships. That match was not held at a WWF sanctioned event and thus I am accepting the title reign of the Midnight Express… however they will need to defend the titles next week against the Rockers on Superstars of Wrestling! Another topic that has come up is the event that was held on June the 3rd from the Nassau Coliseum. During that event, Jake Roberts came out of the crowd and delivered a DDT to Dusty Rhodes that has caused major head damage. Due this attack, Jake Roberts has been released from his preliminary contract. Roberts was supposed to join the WWF after some injuries but instead chose this course which will end up keeping him out of the WWF indefinitely. In addition to that beginning on July 1st, the WWF will be taking to the Road and presenting a weekly episodic television program called Monday Night Raw! Vince McMahon and Jesse Ventura will serve as hosts for the program while Gene Okerlund will conduct interviews along with special segments from the likes of Brother Love and others. Lastly, On June the 3rd, we saw WWF Champion, Randy Macho Man Savage lose the WWF Championship to Ravishing Rick Rude. There was a lot of controversy surrounding that match due to the interference of Terry Funk. After reviewing the tape and the contracts, the WWF will recognize the title change due in part to Terry Funk being an official during the match, thus his interference, while unwarranted, does not count as a disqualification. Rick Rude is the new WWF Champion and will need to defend the title against Randy Macho Man Savage on July 1sts inagural episode of RAW!! We will see you on July 1st for the inaugural episode of WWF RAW as we come to you from Meadowlands in New Jersey!