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WWF: Raw is War (04.21.97)
WWF: Raw is War
April 21, 1997
Binghamton, NY
Broome County Arena
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)
PDRwrestling fans, we have now officially made it to the Vince Russo Era of the WWF. This one is widely considered by many WWF fans to be one of – if not the – top Raw show to date. I hope I do it justice.
Your hosts are Vince McMahon, Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler. Read the rest of this entry
WWF: IYH XIV – Revenge of the Taker (04.97)
WWF: In Your House: Revenge of the Taker
April 20, 1997
Rochester, NY
Memorial Auditorium
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)
Your hosts are Vince McMahon, Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler. Read the rest of this entry
WWF House Show 8/24/1996
FROM: Wrestling Recaps
World Wrestling Federation House Show
Date: 8/24/1996
From: Toronto, Ontario
NOTE: This is a handheld of the event. Some of the matches may have been clipped to fit the show on the given video camera. However, after a quick viewing of some of the matches they may have been clipped during times when their were simple rest holds or both men were on the floor stalling time. Also, three matches from the show are not on the video. They include the following:
The Godwinns defeated The New Rockers
Hunter Hearst Helmsley defeated Bob Holly
Savio Vega defeated Justin Bradshaw in a Caribbean Strap Match Read the rest of this entry
WWF: Raw is War (04.14.97)
WWF: Raw is War
April 14, 1997
Muncie, IN & Johannesburg, South Africa
Worthen Arena & Johannesburg Stadium
(taped on 4/7/97 & 4/9/97)
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)
FINALLY! For the first time in three months, I’m able to recap some WWF 1997 again for you. Enjoy!
HOUR NUMBER ONE! Your hosts in the US are Vince McMahon and Jim Cornette while Jim Ross and the Honky Tonk Man are in South Africa. I have no idea why they thought a simulcast was a good idea. Read the rest of this entry
WWF: Raw is War (04.07.97)
WWF Raw is War
April 7, 1997
Muncie, IN
Worthen Arena
(Taped on 4/6/97)
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)
Oh my gosh! Mankind threw a fire ball in the Undertaker’s face! Oh wait, that happened last week. The Raw theme song changes again. It’s less “Beautiful People” and more “Thorn In Your Eye”. Also, the ring ropes are no longer American colors (red and black for now) and the ring apron has changed with the rest of the classic Raw is War set.
HOUR NUMBER ONE! Your hosts are Vince McMahon, Jim Ross, and the Honky Tonk Man. HTM has the gee-tar with him in a plastic bag that Jesse James smashed last week. Read the rest of this entry
Counting Down the Days of Summerslam: Summerslam 1997
Summerslam 1997
Live from East Rutherford New Jersey
Announcers: Vince McMahon, Jim Ross, and Jerry “The King” Lawler
Mick Foley: Hard Knocks & Cheap Pops DVD
Mick Foley: Hard Knocks & Cheap Pops
Released: August 7, 2001
The Program:
Mick Foley naturally hosts the show and hopes that we bought this DVD and didn’t rent it. Somewhere, Blockbuster is PISSED! Read the rest of this entry
Raw is War Recap (03.31.97)
WWF Raw is War
March 31, 1997
Peoria, IL
Civic Center
(Taped on 3/25/97)
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)
A dramatized recap of the Bret-Shawn confrontation from last week kicks off the show. That Bret Hart is such a jerk!
HOUR NUMBER ONE! Your hosts are Vince McMahon, Jim Ross, and Jerry Lawler. Read the rest of this entry
Raw is War Recap (03.24.97)
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
The Greatest Cage Matches of All Time DVD Set (Disc Two)
The Greatest Cage Matches of All Time
Three-Disc Set
Released: June 28, 2011
DISC TWO
Josh Mathews considers Ric Flair as the true gladiator of cage matches. Read the rest of this entry
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