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WWF: Raw is War (05.12.97)
Posted by Matt
WWF: Raw is War
May 12, 1997
Newark, DE
Bob Carpenter Center
The current WWF champs were as follows:
World Champion: The Undertaker (3/23/1997)
Intercontinental Champion: Owen Hart (4/28/1997)
European Champion: Davey Boy Smith (3/3/1997)
World Tag Team Champions: Owen Hart & Davey Boy Smith (9/22/1996)
Tonight’s broadcast is dedicated to the late Rose Anderson who was a family friend of the McMahons. The next image we see is the “Cold Day in HELL” logo. Got to love it.
Anyways, we get still shots of the previous night’s festivities courtesy of WWF Magazine.
The “Worldwide Leader in Sports Entertainment” ad debuts.
Your hosts are Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler. Read the rest of this entry →
Posted in WWE
Tags: Ahmed Johnson, Barry Windham, Bradshaw, Bret Hart, Brian Pillman, Chyna, Crush, Davey Boy Smith, Doug Furnas, Faarooq, Goldust, Hart Foundation, Headbanger Mosh, Headbanger Thrasher, Headbangers, JC Ice, Jeff Hardy, Jim Neidhart, Legion of Doom, Leif Cassidy, Mankind, Marlena, Nation of Domination, Owen Hart, Paul Bearer, PG-13, Phil LaFon, Raw, Road Warrior Animal, Road Warrior Hawk, Rob Van Dam, Sable, Savio Vega, Scott Putski, Shawn Michaels, Steve Austin, The Blackjacks, Triple H, Undertaker, Wolfie D
Raw is War Recap (03.24.97)
Posted by Matt
WWF Raw is War
March 24, 1997
Rockford, IL
Metro Center
LIVE!
The current WWF champs were as follows:
World Champion: The Undertaker (3/23/1997)
Intercontinental Champion: Rocky Maivia (2/13/1997)
European Champion: Davey Boy Smith (3/3/1997)
World Tag Team Champions: Owen Hart & Davey Boy Smith (9/22/1996)
HOUR NUMBER ONE! Your hosts are Vince McMahon, Jim Ross, and Jerry Lawler. Read the rest of this entry →
Posted in WWE
Tags: Abismo Negro, Ahmed Johnson, Bart Gunn, Bret Hart, Brooklyn Brawler, Chyna, Crush, Davey Boy Smith, Discovery, El Mosco, Flash Funk, Goldust, Headbanger Mosh, Headbanger Thrasher, Headbangers, Hysteria, JC Ice, Ken Shamrock, Leif Cassidy, Mankind, Nation of Domination, Owen Hart, Paul Bearer, PG-13, Psycho Sid, Raw, Rocky Johnson, Savio Vega, Shawn Michaels, super nova, The Rock, Triple H, Undertaker, Venum, Wolfie D
Raw is War (03.10.97)
Posted by Matt
WWF Raw is War
March 10, 1997
Worcester, MA
The Centrum
LIVE!
The current WWF champs were as follows:
World Champion: Psycho Sid (2/17/1997)
Intercontinental Champion: Rocky Maivia (2/13/1997)
European Champion: Davey Boy Smith (3/3/1997)
World Tag Team Champions: Owen Hart & Davey Boy Smith (9/22/1996)
Explosions are happening inside of a warehouse! Reflections of WWF superstars are seen on walls! People are fighting each other! IS THAT EVIL MARILYN MANSON MUSIC I HEAR? It must be the debut of RAW is WAR.
A tougher-looking show was just the thing the WWF needed at the time. We see pyro, we see the debut of the giant Titan Tron, and we see the steel rampway. All this change and yet we still have the same old red-white-blue colored ring. They may now have Attitude, but Vince is still totally 100% American. Those colors don’t run, ya know.
Your hosts are Vince McMahon, Jim Ross, and Jerry Lawler. Read the rest of this entry →
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Tags: Ahmed Johnson, Aldo Montoya, Barry Windham, Beulah McGillicutty, Big Van Vader, Bill Alfonso, Billy Gunn, Bob Backlund, Bradshaw, Bret Hart, Chyna, Crush, Davey Boy Smith, Eliminators, Faarooq, Goldust, Heavy Metal, Hector Garza, Honky Tonk Man, Iron Sheik, JC Ice, Jerry Lawler, John Kronus, Ken Shamrock, Latin Lover, Legion of Doom, Leif Cassidy, Mankind, Marlena, Miguel Perez Jr., Nation of Domination, Octagoncito, Owen Hart, Paul Heyman, Pentagon, Perry Saturn, PG-13, Pierroth, Psycho Sid, Raw, Road Warrior Animal, Road Warrior Hawk, Sabu, Savio Vega, Steve Austin, Tazz, The Blackjacks, The Rock, The Sandman, The Sultan, Tommy Dreamer, Tony Atlas, Undertaker, Wolfie D
Monday Night Raw (02.17.97)
Posted by Matt
Monday Night Raw
February 17, 1997
Nashville, TN
Nashville Arena
LIVE!
The current WWF champs were as follows:
World Champion: Bret Hart (2/16/1997)
Intercontinental Champion: Rocky Maivia (2/13/1997)
World Tag Team Champions: Owen Hart & Davey Boy Smith (9/22/1996)
Your hosts are Good Ol’ JR and Jerry “The King” Lawler. Read the rest of this entry →
Tags: Ahmed Johnson, Bart Gunn, Blue Meanie, Bret Hart, Chyna, Clarence Mason, Crush, Davey Boy Smith, Faarooq, Flash Funk, Godwinns, Goldust, Hardy Boyz, Headbanger Mosh, Headbanger Thrasher, Headbangers, Henry O. Godwinn, Hillbilly Jim, JC Ice, Jerry Lawler, Leif Cassidy, Marc Mero, Marlena, Nation of Domination, Owen Hart, Paul Heyman, PG-13, Phineas I. Godwinn, Psycho Sid, Raw, Road Dogg, Sable, Sabu, Savio Vega, Steve Austin, Sunny, The Rock, The Sandman, Triple H, Wolfie D
IYH XIII: Final Four (02.97)
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In Your House: Final Four
February 16, 1997
Chattanooga, TN
UTC Arena
The current WWF champs were as follows:
World Champion: Vacant (2/13/1997)
Intercontinental Champion: Rocky Maivia (2/13/1997)
World Tag Team Champions: Owen Hart & Davey Boy Smith (9/22/1996)
Your hosts are Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler in their FIRST PPV together as a team. Is it safe to assume Vince had some last minute booking to oversee? Read the rest of this entry →
Posted in WWE
Tags: Bart Gunn, Big Van Vader, Bret Hart, Chyna, Clarence Mason, Crush, Davey Boy Smith, Doug Furnas, Faarooq, Flash Funk, Goldust, Honky Tonk Man, In Your House, Leif Cassidy, Marc Mero, Marlena, Nation of Domination, Owen Hart, Paul Bearer, Phil LaFon, Psycho Sid, Sable, Savio Vega, Steve Austin, The Rock, Triple H, Undertaker
IYH XII: It’s Time (12.96)
Posted by Matt
WWF In Your House: It’s Time
December 15, 1996
West Palm Beach, FL
Memorial Auditorium
The current WWF champs were as follows:
World Champion: Psycho Sid (11/17/1996)
Intercontinental Champion: Hunter Hearst Helmsley (10/21/1996)
World Tag Team Champions: Owen Hart & Davey Boy Smith (9/22/1996)
Your hosts are Vince McMahon, Jim Ross, and Jerry Lawler.
Free For All:
Earlier Today on Superstars, Bret and Sid got into a FIGHT outside the arena. What are Shawn’s thoughts on the matter? Whatever. Bret has told the world that if HBK ruins this match for him, that there will be HELL TO PAY! Shawn’s shaking in his boots over that one. He calls Bret stupid and obnoxious. Let’s get to some RASSLIN! Read the rest of this entry →
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Tags: Ahmed Johnson, Bret Hart, Clarence Mason, Crush, Davey Boy Smith, Diesel, Faarooq, Flash Funk, Goldust, In Your House, JC Ice, Jim Cornette, Leif Cassidy, Mankind, Marc Mero, Nation of Domination, Owen Hart, Paul Bearer, PG-13, Psycho Sid, Razor Ramon, Sable, Salvatore Sincere, Shawn Michaels, Steve Austin, Terry Gordy, The Executioner, The Rock, Triple H, Undertaker, Wolfie D
Survivor Series 1996
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WWF Survivor Series 1996
November 17, 1996
New York City, NY
Madison Square Garden
The current WWF champs were as follows:
World Champion: Shawn Michaels (3/31/1996)
Intercontinental Champion: Hunter Hearst Helmsley (10/21/1996)
World Tag Team Champions: Owen Hart & Davey Boy Smith (9/22/1996)
Your hosts are Vince McMahon and Jim Ross. Read the rest of this entry →
Posted in WWE
Tags: Barry Windham, Big Van Vader, Bret Hart, Clarence Mason, Crush, Davey Boy Smith, Diesel, Doug Furnas, Faarooq, Flash Funk, Godwinns, Goldust, Henry O. Godwinn, Hillbilly Jim, Jake Roberts, Jerry Lawler, Jim Cornette, Jimmy Snuka, Jose Lothario, Leif Cassidy, Mankind, Marc Mero, Marlena, Marty Jannetty, New Rockers, Owen Hart, Paul Bearer, Phil LaFon, Phineas I. Godwinn, Psycho Sid, Razor Ramon, Sable, Savio Vega, Shawn Michaels, Steve Austin, Sunny, Survivor Series, Terry Gordy, The Executioner, The Rock, Triple H, Undertaker, Yokozuna
IYH X: Mind Games (09.96)
Posted by Matt
WWF In Your House: Mind Games
September 22, 1996
Philadelphia, PA
CoreStates Center
The current WWF champs were as follows:
World Champion: Shawn Michaels (3/31/1996)
Intercontinental Champion: vacant since 8/12/1996
World Tag Team Champions: The Smokin’ Gunns (5/26/1996)
Your hosts are Vince McMahon, Jim Ross, and Mr. Perfect. Read the rest of this entry →
Tags: Bart Gunn, Big Van Vader, Billy Gunn, Bradshaw, Bret Hart, Brian Pillman, Clarence Mason, Davey Boy Smith, Diesel, Dutch Mantel, Goldust, In Your House, Jerry Lawler, Jim Cornette, Jose Lothario, Leif Cassidy, Mankind, Mark Henry, Marlena, Marty Jannetty, New Rockers, Owen Hart, Paul Bearer, Paul E. Dangerously, Psycho Sid, Razor Ramon, Savio Vega, Shawn Michaels, Smokin' Gunns, Steve Austin, Sunny, The Sandman, Tommy Dreamer, Triple H, Undertaker
SummerSlam 1996
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WWF SummerSlam
August 18, 1996
Cleveland, OH
Gund Arena
The current WWF champs were as follows:
World Champion: Shawn Michaels (3/31/1996)
Intercontinental Champion: vacant since 8/12/1996
World Tag Team Champions: The Smokin’ Gunns (5/26/1996)
Your hosts are Vince McMahon, Jim Ross, and Mr. Perfect. Read the rest of this entry →
Posted in WWE
Tags: Ahmed Johnson, Bart Gunn, Big Van Vader, Billy Gunn, Bob Backlund, Body Donna Skip, Body Donna Zip, Body Donnas, Bradshaw, Clarence Mason, Davey Boy Smith, Dutch Mantel, Faarooq, Godwinns, Goldust, Henry O. Godwinn, Hillbilly Jim, Jake Roberts, Jerry Lawler, Jim Cornette, Jose Lothario, Leif Cassidy, Mankind, Marc Mero, Mark Henry, Marlena, Marty Jannetty, New Rockers, Owen Hart, Paul Bearer, Phineas I. Godwinn, Psycho Sid, Sable, Savio Vega, Shawn Michaels, Smokin' Gunns, SummerSlam, Sunny, Undertaker
King of the Ring 1996
Posted by Matt
WWF King of the Ring
June 23, 1996
Milwaukee, WI
The Mecca
The current WWF Champs were as follows:
World Champion: Shawn Michaels (3/31/1996)
Intercontinental Champion: Goldust (4/22/1996)
World Tag Team Champions: The Smokin’ Gunns (5/26/1996)
- The New Rockers vs. The Body Donnas (w/Cloudy) – Free For All Match
This looked to be a decent match Read the rest of this entry →
Posted in WWE
Tags: Ahmed Johnson, Bart Gunn, Big Van Vader, Billy Gunn, Body Donna Skip, Body Donna Zip, Body Donnas, Brian Pillman, Cloudy, Davey Boy Smith, Godwinns, Goldust, Henry O. Godwinn, Hillbilly Jim, Jake Roberts, Jerry Lawler, Jim Cornette, Jose Lothario, King of the Ring, Leif Cassidy, Mankind, Marc Mero, Marlena, Marty Jannetty, Mr. Perfect, New Rockers, Owen Hart, Paul Bearer, Phineas I. Godwinn, Sable, Shawn Michaels, Smokin' Gunns, Steve Austin, Sunny, Ultimate Warrior, Undertaker