World Wrestling Federation: 1997 *TEW 08*

[DeToxRox]

The world of wrestling in December, 1997

Hot off the heels of the Montreal Screwjob, the landscape of pro wrestling has been changed forever. As WCW continues to surge ahead in the Monday Night ratings, the WWF is treading water, trying to save themselves from drowning. Things seem bleak though, as WWF mainstay Bret Hart left for WCW, but not before being the victim of the biggest screwjob in wrestling history.

Now his only goal is to help sink Vince McMahon and the WWF once in for all.

The question is, will he overcome the ego's and political BS of WCW to see this dream come to fruition?

The promotion rankings:

1. WCW - A Prestige
Size: Global
World Champion: Hulk Hogan
Outlook: Only going to get bigger

2. WWF - A* Prestige
Size: International
World Champion: Shawn Michaels
Outlook: Must find new stars to become a force again

3. NJPW - A Prestige
Size: National
IWGP Champion: Power Warrior
Outlook: Still the King of Japan

4. AJPW - B Prestige
Size: National
AJPW Triple Crown Champion: Mitsuharu Misawa
Outlook: In a similiar position to the WWF, must rely on new stars to come back

5. ECW - D- Prestige
Size: Cult
ECW Champion: Shane Douglas
Outlook: Continue to find ways to grow, must attempt to push new talent as their top guys will be signed away

6. AAA - C+ Prestige
Size: Cult
IWC World Heavyweight Champion: Perro Aguayo
Outlook: Will continue to be the top promotion in Mexico

7. CMLL - B- Prestige
Size: Cult
CMLL World Heavyweight Champion: Steele
Outlook: Has a way to go to overcome AAA as the top promotion, it must evolve to have a chance

8. FMW - D Prestige
Size: Regional
FMW World Brass Knux Champion: Onita
Outlook: The ECW of Japan is a niche promotion, with little chance of becoming more then it is

Those are the big 8 promotions, but we'll spotlight others as they come about.

[DeToxRox]

WWF Roster

World Champion (A Prestige)
Shawn Michaels (3rd Reign)

Intercontinental Champion (C+ Prestige)
Steve Austin (2nd Reign)

WWF Tag Team Champions (C- Prestige)
New Age Outlaws [Road Dogg & Billy Gunn] (1st Reign)

WWF European Champion (D+ Prestige)
Shawn Michaels (1st Reign)

Main Eventers

Triple H
The Undertaker
Ahmed Johnson
Ken Shamrock
Kane
Rocky Maivia
Mankind
Owen Hart
Steve Austin

Upper Midcarders

The Road Dog
Billy Gunn
Mosh
Thrasher
Savio Vega
Jeff Jarrett
Vader
Marc Mero
Farooq

Midcarder

Goldust
Chainz
Steve Blackman
Phinias I. Godwinn
Kama Mustafa
Justin Bradshaw
Miguel Perez Jr
D'Lo Brown
8-Ball
Henry O. Godwinn
Super Crazy
Al Snow
Kurrgan
Flash Funk
Mabel
Bart Gunn
Skull

Lower Midcarders

Brian Christopher
Recon
Jesus Castillio Jr
TAKA Michinoku
Bob Holly
Jose Estrada
Barry Horowitz
Mark Henry

Openers

Puke
Gangrel
Sniper
Mr. Aguillia
Flash Flanigan

Enhancement

Test
Prince Albert
Scott Taylor

Occasional Wrestlers

Terry Funk
Road Warrior Hawk
Road Warrior Animal
Blackjack Windham
Dutch Mantell

Managers

The Jackal
Jim Cornette
Paul Bearer
Harvey Wippleman
Chyna
Sable
Sunny
Afa
Marlena

Announcers

Jim Ross
Carols Cabrera
Todd Pettengill

Color Commentators

Jerry Lawler
Hugo Savinovich

Authortiy Figures

Vince McMahon
Sgt. Slaughter
Gorilla Monsoon

Road Agents

Pat Patterson
Dory Funk Jr
Gerald Briscoe

We have a lot of dead weight that I will start trimming as soon as possible.

[DeToxRox]

WWF Monday Night Raw
Monday, Week 1, December 1997
Hammerstein Ballroom (Tri City)
5000 People -- SELLOUT
Live on the USA Network

Pre-Show Dark Match
Mr. Aguila defeated Super Crazy in 7:44 by pinfall (D-)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Ahmed Johnson defeated Andrew Test Martin in 7:44 by pinfall with a Spine buster (D-)

Raw opens up with new WWF Champion Shawn Michaels and Triple H coming to the ring to address the events of last nights Survivor Series. HBK takes the mic and says he did everyone a favor getting rid of the biggest crybaby in the business. Triple H adds that without DX, the WWF would be on a one way ticket to bankrupcy.

They promise that before the year is over, they will have rid the WWF of Owen Hart too, so once and for all the WWF can prosper! (C+)

Jeff Jarrett defeated Savio Vega in 12:49 by submission with a Figure-Four Leglock (C-)

Vader defeated TAKA Michinoku in 6:58 by pinfall with a Power Bomb (C)

Backstage the Undertaker is seen staring off into the shadows. He mutters to himself that darkness will once again reign over the WWF (B+)

Commissioner Gorilla Monsoon announces tonight that Steve Austin will take on Rocky Maivia tonight as Monsoon begins his deliberations to determine who the #1 contender is for Shawn Michaels WWF Title (B-)

Rocky Maivia defeated Steve Austin in 13:31 by pinfall while using the ropes for leverage (B-)

Backstage we see Gorilla Monsoon walking to his office, when Owen Hart stops him. Gorilla gives Owen his apologies for what happened at Survivor Series, but Owen shrugs it off. He tells Monsoon he wants a match with Michaels at the PPV coming up.

Monsoon tells Owen to prove he deserves it by finding a partner, and defeating DX tonight in the Main Event (C)

Backstage Ahmed Johnson is talking to a few of his colleagues, when out of nowhere Vader comes and blasts him in the skull with a stiff right hook. Vader begins yelling "IT's TIME!" before be shued away by security (C)

Kane defeated Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw in 7:43 by pinfall with a Choke Slam (C-)

A video play hyping the return of Goldust (C+)

New Age Outlaws drew with Headbangers in 8:37 following a double disqualification (D+)

Owen Hart and Ken Shamrock defeated DX in 16:58 when Owen Hart defeated Triple H by submission with a Sharpshooter (B-) Following the match, Chyna distracts Owen long enough for DX to get their bearings. They in turn begin a full fledged assault on Owen and Shamrock, until the faces empty out of the lockerroom for the save. DX escape through the crowd as their music plays and Raw goes black (C+)

Show Rating: C+

Thoughts: Not our best outing, but it is planting the seeds for the logical Owen Hart vs HBK showdown at our December PPV.

Giving away Rocky and Austin early was just a way to jump in to a feud that will give them some history so once both are in the WWF Title hunt, they can have some epic battles.

The plan with Vader is to make him a monster so I can have an epic Undertaker/Vader feud. Speaking of UT, he is going to have another round with Mankind for the time being. I expect some good bouts while I figure out what to do with him.

Goldust is coming back, but it'll be a while. Expect a big push when he is finally back on TV.

[DeToxRox]

WWF News

- The Ratings are in and Nitro smokes us, drawing an 8.5 to our 3.3. Hopefully next weeks show draws better, as we sign a big main event, featuring Steve Austin defending his WWF Intercontinental Title vs Mankind, plus we'll see Terry Funk take on Triple H, and Owen Hart will be involved in a match to determine the #1 contender.

- We cut ties with a dozen wrestlers. None of them being big names. We just need to thin out the ranks before we start hiring some new guys.

- We have declared war on ECW. I hated to do it, but I wanted to try to get them as my developmental territory. I knew the chances were slim, so this is what I have to deal with. We'll go after a few of their guys but try to keep it civil.

- We manage to get the ECWA to become our developmental territory. With that out of the way, we decide it's time to sign some kids to developmental deals. We offer out Adam Copeland, Christian Cage, Rhino, Ace Steel, Chris Daniels and Teddy Hart. We hope to make some headway after Raw.

[DeToxRox]

WWF Monday Night Raw
Monday, Week 2, December 1997
Selland Arena (Southwest)
5000 People -- SELLOUT

Pre-show Dark Match
New Age Outlaws and The Godwinns defeated LOD and Headbangers in 15:42 when Billy Gunn defeated Thrasher by pinfall with a Gunn Slinger (D+)

Triple H defeated Terry Funk with a Pedigree (C+)

When Raw comes back from commerical, Gorilla Monsoon is inside the ring. He says tonight he will once and for all determine the #1 contender for the WWF Title, but giving last weeks winners, Jeff Jarrett, Rocky Maivia, Owen Hart and Ken Shamrock a four corners match with the winner getting his match with Shawn Michaels at In Your House! (C+)

This leads to an irate Shawn Michaels hitting the ring to demand Monsoon give him the PPV off after his grueling schedule as of late. Monsoon tells HBK not only is he wrestling at the PPV, but next week he is defending his European Title! (C+)

Vader defeated Ahmed Johnson in 7:56 by pinfall with a Power Bomb (C-) After the match Vader lays into Ahmed Johnson with vicious punches and then gives him one more Vader Bomb for good measure (C+)

Farooq defeated Steve Blackman in 11:15 by pinfall with a Dominator (D+)

Steve Austin is in the back. He says last week vs Rocky was a fluke, and now he is going to take out his frustations on Mankind tonight! (B)

The Undertaker is once again in the shadows of the arena, promising that Mankind has more to worry about then Steve Austin tonight. The Undertaker promises that he will make Mankind pay! (B+)

Steve Austin defeated Mankind in 13:31 by pinfall. Steve Austin makes defence number 1 of his WWF Intercontinental title (C+)

Rocky Maivia is in the back putting over the fact he beat Austin, and tonight be beats three other jabronies before getting his WWF World Title shot vs Shawn Michaels! (B)

Mankind comes out to the ring and says the Undertaker thinks he can play mind games on Mankind? Well think again! A video plays on the Titantron of Paul Bearer tied up in the back, a bloodied, battered mess. Mankind promises that he will finish the job on Bearer and there is nothing the Taker can do about it! (B+)

Owen Hart defeated Ken Shamrock, Jeff Jarrett and Rocky Maivia in 25:24 when Owen Hart defeated Ken Shamrock by submission with a Sharpshooter (A) Having picked up the win, Owen celebrates in the ring, and makes a motion he is coming for HBK's title! (B+)

Show Rating: B -

Thoughts: An awesome main event sets the stage for HBK vs Owen Hart at In Your House. It's obvious Rock and Austin are going to explode, so my hope is to capitalize on that in the undercard first, before making it a main event program.

The European Title match on Raw will feature HBK vs Rocky Maivia, and it's a match I expect will be awesome. The plan is for Rocky to take the title, and build to a Title for Title match with Austin at the Royal Rumble.

Undertaker and Mankind continue with their mind games, and Vader keeps on rolling through people. This should play out nicely.

Anyway, a solid show, saved by an amazing main event, to set the stage for our PPV in two weeks.

[DeToxRox]

WWF News

- We wake up to good news in the ratings as Raw improves to a 4.14, while Nitro declines to a 7.93. With the buzz around an HBK vs Rocky match on this upcoming Raw we expect to keep moving upwards. Nitro was headlined by a B- match from DDP and The Giant.

- We send down a few guys to developmental, including Test, Scotty Taylor and Brian Christopher. Test and Taylor are sent down to develope skills, while Christopher needs to get back into shape. Truthfully, I also have nothing for him right now, and he's a decent worker, so I want to give him something when he is back.

- We ink a few deals with some youngsters on the Indy scene including, Rhino, Homicide, Adam Copeland, Chris Daniels and Teddy Hart. Once their deals kick in they will report to the ECWA.

[DeToxRox]

WWF Monday Night Raw
Monday, Week 3, December 1997
Alumni Arena (Southeast)
5000 People -- SELLOUT

Pre-show Dark Match
New Age Outlaws defeated Savio Vega and Ahmed Johnson in 13:49 when Billy Gunn defeated Savio Vega by pinfall with a Gunn Slinger (D+) After the match the Otlaws let the crowd know they're the most dynamic team in the WWF today (C-)

Raw opens up with Shawn Michaels in the ring irate that he has to defend his European Title tonight. Michaels says Monsoon, Owen Hart, Rocky Maivia, or even God himself cannot stop him from stealing the show, and he will do it tonight. But once the night is done, everyone who made his life miserable tonight will get his revenge! (B-)

Kane defeated Flash Funk in 6:31 by pinfall with a Choke Slam (D)

Triple H defeated Marc Mero in 12:39 by pinfall with an Ace Crusher (C+)

Mankind comes out to the ring. He says he has an idea for In Your House, and it involves the Undertaker finally getting what he has coming to him. So at In Your House it'll be Mankind vs Undertaker, Falls Count Anywhere, if Taker has the balls! Mankind begins screeching and pulling his hair out as Raw heads to a commercial (B+)

Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler make an annoucement that the following match will determine the #1 contender for the Intercontinental Title (B-) Jeff Jarrett defeated Ken Shamrock in 12:53 by submission with a Figure-Four Leglock after blatantly cheating (B) As Jarrett celebrates, the glass shatters, and Steve Austin comes to the ring. Jarrett gets in his face causing Austin to flip him the bird, and deliever a Stunner as the crowd goes wild! (B-)

Mankind defeated Terry Funk in 13:53 by pinfall with a Double Arm DDT (C+) After the match, the lights go dark, and the gong plays. The Undertakers voice is heard throughout the arena. He says "Mankind, your challenge is accepted, and you will rest ... in .. peace" (A-)

Another video airs hyping the return of Goldust. In this video Goldust is inside a seedy theater in Hollywood, where he says "the world has is a terribly dark place, but I am coming back to brighten your days" (B)

Farooq defeated Al Snow in 6:35 by pinfall with a Dominator (D)

A video airs replaying highlights of Owen Hart's win last week to earn a title shot at In Your House (C+)

Rocky Maivia defeated Shawn Michaels in 19:33 by pinfall following interference from Owen Hart. Rocky Maivia wins the WWF European title (B+)

Show Rating: B -

Thoughts: Another solid main event that got the European Title off of HBK, and planted the seeds for the big Rock/Austin encounter.

Mankind and UT continue to deliever, so their first match should be something special as far as I am concerned.

Goldust keeps getting good ratings, so when he comes back he'll be getting a good push.

Austin and Jarrett is thrown together but it'll be worth it. I expect a good, solid match at the PPV.

We have to keep building stars, but we're going to get there, it'll just take time.

[DeToxRox]

WWF News

- The ratings drop, as we go down to a 3.98, while Nitro soared up to an 8.34, headlined by a six man tag with Chris Benoit, Jim Neidhart and Ray Traylor defeating the nWo consisting of Hogan, Nash and Bret Hart.

- We send down Homicide, Ace Steel and Teddy Hart to ECWA.

- In shocking news, Marc Mero has passed away from a drug overdose.

- We send a couple more guys down to ECWA that we had signed.

- We set a big time 8 man tag match for Raw, as DX, Jeff Jarrett and Mankind will battle Owen Hart, Steve Austin, the Undertaker and Ken Shamrock.

[condors]

always glad to see a TEW diary, good luck

You better push any ECW guys you steal!

[DeToxRox]

WWF Monday Night Raw
Monday, Week 4, December 1997
Broadbent Arena

Pre-Show Dark Match
Al Snow defeated Kama Mustafa in 7:58 by pinfall with a Snow Plow (D+)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Disciples of Apocalypse I defeated Savio Vega and Jesus Castillo Jr in 7:40 when 8-Ball defeated Jesus Castillo Jr by pinfall with a Big Boot (E+)

Road Dog defeated TAKA Michinoku in 8:26 by pinfall with a Piledriver (C-)

Triple H comes to the ring, irate that he still doesn't have a match scheduled for In Your House. Gorilla Monsoon appears to say it's funny he says that, because earlier today Ahmed Johnson came to him asking for a match on Sunday, so fate has intervened and Sunday it'll be Triple H vs Ahmed Johnson! (B)

A video airs hyping the history between Undertaker and Mankind. This video is very one sided, as it shows Mankind dominating Undertaker. At the end of the video Mankind screeches "HAVE A NICE DAY!" (B+)

Road Warrior Animal defeated Billy Gunn in 9:01 by pinfall with a Power Bomb (C)

Vader defeated Gangrel in 7:41 by pinfall with a Vader Bomb (D)

Shawn Michaels comes out to the ring to a massive chorus of boos. He looks around the crowd and tells them all to shut up. He then proceeds to tear into Owen Hart with scathing comments about his family and his brother, and he promises that tonight he'll break Owen's leg and earn himself a night off on Sunday! (B+)

Kane defeated Terry Funk in 12:07 by pinfall with a Choke Slam (C+)

Rocky Maivia defeated Super Crazy in 11:12 by pinfall. Rocky Maivia makes defence number 1 of his WWF European title (C-)

The Undertaker, Steve Austin, Owen Hart and Ken Shamrock defeated DX, Jeff Jarrett and Mankind in 26:53 when Owen Hart defeated Shawn Michaels by submission with a Sharpshooter (B) After the match, all 4 man continue to brawl throughout the arena. The last image the crowd sees is Owen Hart standing over Shawn Michaels, holding the WWF Title in the air (B+)

Show Rating: B-

Thoughts: Owen and HBK had cooled off it seemed, but in the final Raw before the PPV they clicked and it should help get people excited for the match.

With 8 main guys being used in the main event, we used this show to put over some other talent and we had got a B - out of it, so I am not too upset. The PPV is shaping up nicely now, with Triple H vs Ahmed Johnson being added, and the Road Warriors vs Outlaws for the tag titles after Animals win tonight.

[DeToxRox]

WWF News

- The big main event helped us do an impressive 4.66 rating on Monday, but Nitro still had an 8.22. Nitro was headlined by the Outsiders vs Harlem Heat. Now we both go into our PPV's with a wave of momentum. Hopefully our show is able to garner some new fans.

- The buzz for our In Your House PPV looks strong, with every match advanced booked sitting at B heat. Mankind/Undertaker is at an A. That is going to be the second Main Event, so we're hoping for some big things out of those two.

[DeToxRox]

WWF In Your House
Sunday, Week 4, December 1997
Minute Maid Park
44,433 People

New Age Outlaws defeated LOD in 13:55 when Billy Gunn defeated Road Warrior Hawk by pinfall with a Gunn Slinger. New Age Outlaws make defence number 2 of their WWF World Tag Team titles (C+)

Backstage Owen Hart and Ken Shamrock discuss Owen's battle with HBK tonight. Shamrock says he and all the other boys are pulling for him to end that smug son of a bitchs run before it ends (B+)

Triple H defeated Ahmed Johnson in 13:54 by pinfall with a Pedigree (C+)

Rocky Maivia promises that Shamrock will be the one tapping tonight, and when he is done with Shamrock, he will put his sights on the the Royal Rumble! (B+) Rocky Maivia defeated Ken Shamrock in 15:40 by pinfall. Rocky Maivia makes defence number 2 of his WWF European title (B)

Vader defeated Terry Funk in 13:48 by pinfall with a Power Bomb (B-) After the match Vader continues his assault on Funk until security breaks it up (C)

A video airs showing what lead us to tonights IC Title match between Austin and Jarrett (B-) Steve Austin defeated Jeff Jarrett in 21:36 by pinfall with a Stunner. Steve Austin makes defence number 2 of his WWF Intercontinental title (B+) After the match, Austin is celebrating the win with a beer, when Rocky Maivia jumps through the crowd and levels Austin with the European Title! (B)

A video package plays hyping the Undertaker vs Mankind (A) Mankind drew with The Undertaker in 20:21 following neither man being able to make it to a standing ten count (B+)

Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler discuss the Main Event. Ross says to Owen Hart this isn't a match, this is a war (C+) Owen Hart defeated Shawn Michaels in 29:34 by disqualification (A)

Show Rating: B

Show Thoughts: Wow, I loved this show, and expected a better rating, but I won't complain. Every match delievered, and though I expected more from UT/Mankind, I won't be upset as their feud isn't done yet.

Royal Rumble is shaping up awesomely, with Austin vs Rocky in a Unification match, Undertaker vs Mankind round 2, and HBK vs Owen round 2, plus the Rumble itself.

The Outlaws/Road Warriors was a match I didn't expect to be good, so I was pleasantly surprised. Hope to see more from them eventually.

Triple H vs Ahmed was just a way to make HHH look good.

Vader vs Funk was another good match that was used to keep building Vader as a monster.

The others I touched on.

All in all a good, solid show and I can't wait to see what happens next.

[DeToxRox]

WWF News

- In Your House does a respectable 16.67 buy, which considering it isn't a big PPV historically, I am fine with. Starrcade did a massive 28.07 buy though, which is disconcerting. It was headlined with Hogan vs Davey Boy Smith.

- After the match we start our drug testing after Marc Mero's death. Billy Gunn fails the test and we fine him. A suspension is next.

- The In Your House PPV helped us rise to Global status. Quicker then I thought but I am sure it won't last as we'll take some show hits as we try putting new guys over.

[DeToxRox]

WWF Monday Night Raw
Monday, Week 1, January 1998
Allstate Arena
15000 People -- SELLOUT

Raw opens up with Vince McMahon strutting to the ring for the first time since the Screwjob at Survivor Series. McMahon says that what happened to Owen Hart was a shame and he feels for him, but too bad he shares DNA with Bret, because that makes Owen a SNAKE! He says Owen was screwed last night, so he will rectify it because Vince is the bigger man, and give Owen a rematch aat the Royal Rumble, but if Owen doesn't win, he will NEVER get a title shot vs Shawn Michaels again! (A)

Gorilla Monsoon comes out, shocked at what Vince has just said. He says he had planned to announce a match between Rocky Maivia and Steve Austin for the Rumble, but Vince decided to steal his thunder. He says he is the commissioner, and he has decided to exert some authority by making Owen vs HBK a Ladder Match! Furthermore, DX will be banned from the building during the match! (B)

Farooq defeated Steve Austin in 12:49 by pinfall with a Dominator following interference from Rocky Maivia (C+)

Triple H defeated TAKA Michinoku in 9:46 by pinfall with an Ace Crusher (C)

Shawn Michaels comes to the ring with Triple H. He says the joke is on Monsoon, because HBK is the King of the Ladder Match, and he doesn't need Triple H's help to beat a jackass like Owen Hart. He warns Monsoon to mind his business though, otherwise he will become the next victim on his hit list (B+)

Ken Shamrock defeated Savio Vega in 10:34 by pinfall with a Belly to Belly Suplex (C+)

Vince McMahon appears again, saying he doesn't like people showing him up, so tonight Owen Hart will be punished for Monsoon's lack of respect, by having to take on the man they call Vader! (B+)

Jeff Jarrett defeated Terry Funk in 13:38 by submission with a Figure-Four Leglock (C+)

The Undertaker appears on the Titantron, demanding a rematch with Mankind at Royal Rumble. This time it'll be fought under his rules. It'll be .. a Casket Match! (B+)

As Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler hype up the next match between the New Age Outlaws and the Legion of Doom, Ross says they have been given word that Billy Gunn was abducted backstage by an unknown assailaint! (B-)

LOD defeated Road Dog in 9:32 when Road Warrior Animal defeated Road Dog by pinfall with a Top Rope Powerslam (C)

Rocky Maivia comes out to the ring and says that he will be taking on Stone Cold at Royal Rumble, but he wants Austin's Intercontinental Title to be on the line. Austin appears on the Titantron, irate that Rock cost him his match vs Farooq tonight. He says Rocky can get his IC Title shot at the Rumble, as long as he puts his European Title on line! Rocky stomps around the ring, upset but he cools down and says "Fine, you have your match you bald headed jabroni!" (B+)

Owen Hart defeated Vader in 11:30 by disqualification after Vader wouldn't break a choke hold (B+) After the match Vader hit a Vader Bomb through the Spanish Announce Table (B+)

Show Rating: B

Thoughts: A lot of angles tonight, as we set the stage for the Rumble. Vince and Monsoon are beginning a power struggle, while we set up our three big matches. I rushed the set ups but it's because I want a few of these programs done by the Rumble so I can then set up for WrestleMania.

The in ring action was good, not great but in the end it balanced out with some excellent promos. Rock and Austin should steal the show, and I suspect Owen and HBK will again have a great match.

Vader continues to deliever and will be rewarded soon with a monster push.

[DeToxRox]

WWF News

- Our post PPV momentum carries over to Raw as we score an impressive 5.18 rating. Nitro dips a little bit, down to 8.12, but they still have a huge lead over us. Nitro was headlined by Hulk Hogan beating Curt Henning and the Giant in a three way dance.

- Raw has two big matches signed, as Gorilla Monsoon is trying to punish DX by forcing HBK to defend his belt vs Ahmed Johnson, and Triple H is scheduled to take on the Undertaker.

- One of our developmental wrestlers Homicide was apparently arrested. Nothing showed up for me to make a decision over, so it could just be internet heresay.

- Another drug death, this time Rocko Rock from WCW. After this death I test everyone. I give a lot of warnings, but to make a point I fire Tammy Sytch.

- Speaking of developmental, I decide to send Mark Henry down because I have nothing for him, so maybe he can make something of himself there.

- ECWA ran their first show of 1998 with a lot of our guys prominently featured. Homicide & Copeland won the ECWA Tag Titles, Teddy Hart d. Christian Cage, Chris Daniels d. Test, Mark Henry & Ace Steel d. Brian Christopher and Scott Taylor, and Glenn Osbourne d. Bart Gunn.

[DeToxRox]

WWF Monday Night Raw
Monday, Week 2, January 1998
Kemper Arena
13070 People

Raw kicks off with Steve Austin coming to the ring to a massive pop. Austin wants to know what Rocky was thinking attacking him at In Your House? He lets Rocky know he is going to take his title from him, and unite it with the IC Title to make it that much stronger. He promises he'll see Rocky before the Royal Rumble (B-)

Vader defeated Savio Vega in 8:47 by pinfall with a Power Bomb (D+) After the match, Jim Ross discusses how Vader has been a loose cannon of late. He wonders if anyone can stop him? (C)

The Undertaker comes to the ring with his usual amazing ring entrance, sending the crowd to it's feet. He says the clock is ticking on Mankind. The clock is ticking until Mankind is going to rest in peace. But before he can do that he must take out Triple H tonight. The entire time he'll be hoping, wishing Triple H were Mankind. Mankind will take note of the powers he possesses tonight. (B+)

Rocky Maivia defeated Ahmed Johnson in 10:58 by pinfall. Rocky Maivia makes defence number 3 of his WWF European title (C+)

Jeff Jarrett defeated TAKA Michinoku in 7:42 by submission with a Figure-Four Leglock (B-)

Backstage, Road Dogg is walking around wondering where Billy Gunn is, when a car screeches up beside him. Two masked men get out and lay into him with some haymakers. They pick up Road Dogg and toss him in the trunk before peeling off (C-)

LOD defeated Billy Gunn in 11:34 when Road Warrior Animal defeated Billy Gunn by pinfall with a Top Rope Powerslam (C)

Triple H defeated The Undertaker in 17:39 by pinfall with a Pedigree following interference from Mankind (B)

The Raw Rewind plays, hyping the feud with Owen Hart vs Shawn Michaels. At the end of the video, the WWF Title is shown with a Ladder in the backround (B+)

Shawn Michaels defeated Kane in 14:38 by pinfall with a Sweet Chin Music. Shawn Michaels makes defence number 1 of his WWF World Heavyweight title (B-)

The Undertakers music hits and druids push a casket to the ring. As the druids move slowly, Mankinds voice is heard, but he is not seen. He screeches that he will not be scared, he will not be intimidated! With that, he bursts out of the coffin and says if he has to sleep here until Royal Rumble, he will, but he will not be afraid! He promises he is ready, and that the Undertaker must believe that he is facing an enemy that will not be intimidated. Mankind jumps back into the casket, slamming the lid shut as Raw goes off air (A)

Show Rating: B -

Thoughts: A good progession to the Rumble. Mankind is a stud, and Undertaker can really do no wrong. I look forward to their Casket Match.

Owen and HBK continue to get great ratings. I suspect this will be the blowoff to their feud for now, so I hope they deliever.

Everything else was solid. Some guys will be used more next week as we do Royal Rumble preview matches.

[DeToxRox]

WWF News

- The Raw rating continues to improve, as we score a 5.30. Nitro, headlined by The Giant and Sting vs Buff Bagwell and Randy Savage did a 7.98. We're getting closer, but we have a long ways to go.

- WCW makes two big signings, grabbing Sid Vicious and Bam Bam Bigelow from ECW. We decide to make a few offers ourselves, as we're being told we need more stars. These guys aren't stars, but a few of them I know I can make into stars.

- We book a few matches for Raw, with Owen Hart taking on Jeff Jarrett, Ken Shamrock battling Steve Austin and Vader vs Ahmed Johnson. All are people involved in the Rumble, except for Owen who needs a match in preperation for his match vs Michaels.

- The drug deaths just won't stop, as Jerry Saggs of the WCW and Nasty Boys fame has died from an OD. We'll give another test after the Rumble.

[DeToxRox]

WWF Monday Night Raw
Monday, Week 3, January 1998
Dean Smith Arena
15000 People

Pre-show Dark Match
Mr. Aguila defeated TAKA Michinoku and Super Crazy in 8:46 when Mr. Aguila defeated TAKA Michinoku by pinfall (D)

Pre-show Dark Match
Headbangers defeated Flash Funk and D'Lo Brown in 7:09 when Mosh defeated D'Lo Brown by pinfall with a Mosh Pit (D)

Vader defeated Ahmed Johnson in 10:58 by pinfall with a Power Bomb (C)

Steve Austin comes out to the ring with his Intercontinental Title as the crowd goes wild. Austin says that we're two weeks away from the biggest night of his life, the Royal Rumble. Austin says first he has to take out Rocky Maivia, and then come back out for the Royal Rumble, where he'll eliminate 29 other men before coming the #1 Contender for the WWF World Title! He says it doesn't matter if its Rocky, Undertaker, Triple H or Mankind, he'll Stunner them one by god damn one, and that's the bottom like 'cause Stone Cold said so! (B) All of a sudden, Ken Shamrock comes out and gets in Austins face. He says Austin won't make it to the Rumble once he breaks his ankle tonight! The two men get nose to nose, leading to a pull apart brawl (C+)

Triple H defeated Farooq in 14:08 by pinfall with a Pedigree (B-)

Vince McMahon is strutting backstage when he hears commotion around the corner. He runs over to see Owen and HBK in a fight. Vince gets in the middle of it, taking a shot from Owen in the process. Vince says he won't let Owen ruin his Rumble Main Event! He says if Owen doesn't beat Jarrett tonight he is going to be removed from the match vs HBK! (B+)

The New Age Outlaws are backstage looking for the Legion of Doom. They ask people along the way if they know who abducted them the last two weeks. No one has any answers, leading the Outlaws to be even more certain it was the Legion. They promise once they find them they will get revenge! (C+)

Steve Austin defeated Ken Shamrock in 20:56 by pinfall (B) After the match, Rocky Maivia comes out to soften Austin up, but Austin gets the upperhand, and leaves Rocky laying with a vicious Stunner (B+)

Gorilla Monsoon announces that on Raw next week it'll be Undertaker and Owen Hart vs HBK and Mankind (C+)

Owen Hart defeated Jeff Jarrett in 20:43 by submission with a Sharpshooter (A) Owen celebrates after the match, pointing to the Royal Rumble banner above the ring that he is coming there for HBK (B)

Show Rating: B+

[DeToxRox]

WWF News

- Raw once again does a strong rating, with a 5.47, while Nitro slips a little with a 7.93, headlined by an excellent Davey Boy Smith vs Bret Hart match. Hopefully this momentum continues into the Rumble.

- Vader and Steve Austin test positive for soft drug use. I give them a slap on the wrist. If it keeps up we may have to do something drastic.

- Terry Funk is retiring at the end of the month.

- OMEGA, an indy promotion owned by Matt & Jeff Hardy is teetering on the brink of extinction so we inquired about buying them out.

[DeToxRox]

WWF Monday Night Raw
Monday, Week 4, January 1998
LJVM Coliseum
15000 People

Pre-Show Dark Match
Terry Funk won a battle royal in 14:50. The final four competitors also included Savio Vega, Kama Mustafa and Super Crazy, with Savio Vega being the final elimination (D) Terry Funk wins a spot in the Royal Rumble

Kane defeated TAKA Michinoku in 9:39 by pinfall with a Flying Clothesline (C)

LOD comes out to the ring to set the record straight with the New Age Outlaws. It was just a coincidence that the Outlaws were abducted before matches with LOD but they had nothing to do with it! LOD then challenges the Outlaws for a title shot, telling them to put up or shut up! (D+) This leads to the Outlaws to come out and say they'll get their match at the Rumble, and they have a surprise waiting for them! (C+)

Ken Shamrock defeated Farooq in 9:44 by submission with an Ankle Lock (C+)

D'Lo Brown defeated Ahmed Johnson in 8:51 by pinfall with a Low Down (C-)

Backstage Steve Austin is being assaulted by Vader. Vader leaves Austin a bloodied mess, promising to do far during the Rumble! (B-)

Triple H defeated Super Crazy in 9:32 by pinfall with a Pedigree (B-)

Rocky Maivia comes out to run down everyone in the Rumble. He says it's a shame what happened to Austin with Vader, but it's just forshadowing for what is coming up on Sunday (B+)

Rocky Maivia defeated Al Snow in 12:58 by pinfall. Rocky Maivia makes defence number 4 of his WWF European title (B)

A video package airs breaking down the Royal Rumble card (B)

Shawn Michaels and Mankind defeated The Undertaker and Owen Hart in 19:55 when Mankind defeated The Undertaker by pinfall with a Double Arm DDT (B)

Show Rating: B-

[DeToxRox]

WWF News

- Raw drops a bit, with a 5.38 rating, but Nitro also dropped, this time to a 7.70, headlined by Lex Luger beating Curt Hennig.

- We hear back from Omega. They are in such debt that they agree to the takeover, so we pillage their roster of their better young talent, like Steve Corino, Joey Matthews and a few others, and then disband the promotion.

- We sign the guys we bring over to written deals and send them to the ECWA. Slowly but surely ECWA is stockpiling some solid talent.

- ECW holds their House Party PPV, with a decent .26 buy for the company. It was headlined by Shane Douglas retaining his ECW World Title vs RVD, Chris Candido and the Sandman in a fatal fourway match.

- Rumors are buzzing Ric Flair will leave WCW when his contract is up. If so I will make sure to do whatever it takes to sign him. Flair vs HBK just screams at me as a money match.

[DeToxRox]

Originally Posted by Ronnie Dobbs2

DeTox, not much of a commenter in dynasties, but wanted you to know I'm reading and enjoying. I played the hell out of EWR but haven't gotten any of the TEW games.

Appreciate it. TEW 08 can be maddening at times but it's a blast. It definetly is as close to EWR as it can get as far as fun.

I plan on getting more in depth with this, but I just wanted to get focusing on Mania, where my biggest ideas lie ahead. Hopefully it works out because I like some of the booking so far, but some of it is too forced, which I plan on fixing.

Let me know what else you'd like me to add or if you have any questions, I'll gladly let you know what else is going on in the world of 1997.

[DeToxRox]

WWF Royal Rumble
Sunday, Week 4, January 1998
Madison Square Garden
30000 People -- SELLOUT

New Age Outlaws defeated LOD in 12:55 when Billy Gunn defeated Road Warrior Hawk by pinfall with a Gunn Slinger following interference from Triple H (B-) Following the match Triple H throws the Outlaws two DX shirts, which they put on and together they raise their hands triumphantly! (C+)

Backstage Steve Austin discusses his match with Rocky Maivia tonight. He says it's Auston vs Rock, title for title, and that Rocky is in for a world of hurt, and that's the bottom line cause Stone Cold says so! (B)

Rocky Maivia defeated Steve Austin in 28:27 by pinfall. Rocky Maivia wins the WWF Intercontinental title. Rocky Maivia makes defence number 5 of his WWF European title (B)

Footage airs of Owen Hart arriving to the building, with a look that shows tonight is all business (B+)

We cut to the Undertaker as he is about to have his Casket Match with Mankind. He promises tonight that Mankind will rest in peace (B+)

The Undertaker defeated Mankind in 18:24 with a Choke Slam into the Casket (B+)

The Undertaker won a battle royal in 56:23. The final four competitors also included Steve Austin, Rocky Maivia and Triple H with Steve Austin being the final elimination (B+)

Some highlights (Using my own creative license)

- Vader eliminated 7 guys before being eliminated by The Undertaker
- Austin had revenge by eliminating Rocky Maivia
- Jeff Jarrett and Triple H drew #'s 1 and 2

Shawn Michaels promises once again to Steal the show at the Rumble, and then go on to WrestleMania, where he'll put the final nail in the Undertakers coffin! (B+)

Shawn Michaels defeated Owen Hart in 29:36 after retrieving the WWF World Title. Shawn Michaels makes defence number 2 of his WWF World Heavyweight title (A) After the match paramedics rush to the ring to check on Owen Hart, who landed hard on the outside of the ring at the end of the match (A-)

Show Rating: B

[DeToxRox]

WWF News

- The Royal Rumble did a 17.46 buy, which is less then I thought, but respectable. WCW Sould Out garnered a 23.71 headlined by Hulk Hogan defending his title vs Rick Steiner.

- We fine Thrasher for steroid use. He understands the punishment and promises to clean up his act.

- We enter into negioiations with Ric Flair and Sean Waltman, both of which are in their final month with WCW. Both would be huge additions for us.

- We also talk to a few TV Networks about the possibility of adding a second show.

[DeToxRox]

WWF Monday Night Raw
Monday, Week 1, February 1998
America West Arena
15000 People -- SELLOUT

DX hits the ring to a chorus of boos. Shawn Michaels is front and center, hoisting his WWF Title over his head triumphantly. Finally they get in the ring where HBK goes on a tirade against the WWF and Gorilla Monsoon for making his life hell! He promises that at WrestleMania he will have revenge on the WWF by making their Icon The Undertaker be forced to retire from the injuries he will suffer!

He says that last night Owen Hart saw what he was capable of, and the Undertaker will be the next one to see it! (B)

Steve Austin defeated Terry Funk in 12:08 by pinfall (C+)

A video airs with Owen Hart inside a local ER after his injuries suffered at the Royal Rumble last night. Owen says he suffered a torn ligament in his knee when he hit the ground, but he will be back before you know it. He promises revenge on Shawn Michaels (B+)

Jeff Jarrett defeated D'Lo Brown in 13:48 by submission with a Figure-Four Leglock (C)

Rocky Maivia comes out to the ring with both the Intercontinental Title and the European Title. He says now that he is Champion, the two titles are going to be unified, making the IC Title more prestigious then it has ever been before! He says Austin saw what he is capable of and now the WWF knows EXACTLY what the Rock is cookin'! (B+)

Triple H defeated Road Warrior Animal in 12:58 by pinfall with a Pedigree (B-)

A video airs with Goldust inside MSG, hours after the Royal Rumble. He says that last night he saw many shattered dreams, but oh how he hurt watching Mankind suffer inside of that dreery coffin. He extends Mankind an olive branch, by challenging him to a match at No Way Out this month, so Mankind can take out his frustrations on someone who loves to feel pain and misery (C+)

Ken Shamrock defeated Kama Mustafa in 13:41 by submission with an Ankle Lock (B-)

The Undertaker defeated Road Dog in 16:37 by pinfall with a Tombstone (B) After the match the rest of DX hits the ring and begins assaulting 'Taker. When HBK is about to piledriver UT onto a chair, the crowd goes wild as Owen Hart limps to the ring with a chair of his own. He drills Billy Gunn and Triple H on the entrance ramp, and then slides in the ring to go after HBK, who bails out through the crowd with Chyna. Raw ends with Owen holding the chair up at Michaels as the Undertaker begins to rise (B+)

Show Rating: B -

[DeToxRox]

WWF News

- Raw does a 5.13 rating, which is disappointing but it was my own fault as I forgot to Advance Book any matches. Nitro also did a lower number then last week, with a 7.24, headlined by Hogan vs Rick Steiner in a rematch for the World Title.

- Shawn Michaels got into a heated argument with a WWF official last night. We warn him but he has the leverage as of now. If it continues then we'll have to be harsh.

- WWF is proud to announce the signings of Ric Flair and Sean Waltman! They will be unavailable for the next month but we can't wait to get them going.

- Michael Cole has left WWF.

- We agree to a 2 year deal with Fox for a new show called WWF Smackdown. It'll air late Friday Night on Fox. It'll be an hour and a half long. The hope is to build stars up with this show.

[molson]

Good start, I'll be following along.

What mod is this?

[DeToxRox]

Originally Posted by molson

Good start, I'll be following along.

What mod is this?

Montreal Aftermath. It's a lot of fun. You aren't playing 2008 yet right? Because TEW 08 is a lot of fun, I am having a ball with it.

[DeToxRox]

WWF Monday Night Raw
Monday, Week 2, February 1998
Hawaii Medium
10000 People -- SELLOUT

Raw opens up with Ken Shamrock being thrown through the entrance curtain and Vader stalking him as Shamrock, already bloodied, tries to get up on his feet. Vader begins leveling him with rights and lefts before nailing him with a huge Vader Bomb on the concrete. Vader says he demands respect, and until he gets it, he will continue his rampage! (C+)

Gorilla Monsoon announces a fatal fourway to determine the #1 contender for the IC Title. It'll be Steve Austin vs D'Lo Brown vs Jeff Jarrett vs Ahmed Johnson tonight! (C-)

Triple H defeated Kama Mustafa in 13:28 by pinfall with a Pedigree (C)

Backstage Triple H is talking with the New Age Outlaws. He tells them that if they want to become stars like HHH and HBK they have to go make something happen, not wait for something to happen. The Outlaws smile and then Road Dogg says he has an idea (C-)

Vader defeated Al Snow in 10:47 by pinfall with a Power Bomb (C-)

Jeff Jarrett defeated Steve Austin, D'Lo Brown and Ahmed Johnson in 16:53 when Jeff Jarrett defeated Ahmed Johnson by submission with a Figure-Four Leglock after blatantly cheating. During the match we also saw Road Dog run in and attack Austin, and Billy Gunn also attack Austin (C+) After the match the duo Piledriver Austin through an announce table as the crowd sits stunned (C)

A video plays, where Mankind is in darkness, except for the dim light of a lit match. Mankind says he has felt pain, both physically, and mentally, and he loves it! He says that Goldust may love pain, but not as much as he does so Mankind accepts Goldust challenge for No way Out! He then yells "HAVE A NICE DAY" and blows out the match (C+)

Rocky Maivia defeated Kane in 14:50 by pinfall. Rocky Maivia makes defence number 1 of his WWF Intercontinental title (C+) Rocky Maivia then takes a mic and promises Jeff Jarrett will be the next one to see why he is the next big thing in the WWF (B-)

Shawn Michaels defeated TAKA Michinoku in 10:55 by pinfall with a Sweet Chin Music (C+)

With HBK in the ring, Gorilla Monsoon comes out, causing HBK to groan in the ring. Monsoon says that while everyone knows about the main event of WrestleMania, HBK still needs a match at No Way Out. Monsoon says he was apprehensive about this, but he has decided that Owen Hart will get one last shot at No Way Out in a Non-Sanctioned Match. Since there are no rules, this will NOT be a WWF Title match, but Owen demanded he get one last chance to take out HBK and it was granted (B+) As HBK throws a fit in the ring about the announcement, the lights go off and the Undertakers gong hits . DX storms out to surround the ring and protect HBK, but when the lights come on, HBK is missing, with only a hole in the ring leading clues to his whereabouts (B)

Show Rating: B -

[DeToxRox]

WWF News

- Raw scores a 5.17 rating, up from the 5.13 last week, barely. Meanwhile, WCW might be getting nervous, as they fell hard, down to a 6.60, headlined by Lex Luger taking on the Giant.

[DeToxRox]

WWF Monday Night Raw
Monday, Week 3, February 1998
Toyota Center
15000 People -- SELLOUT

Jeff Jarrett defeated D'Lo Brown in 18:41 by submission with a Figure-Four Leglock (C+) After the match Jeff Jarrett says he has heard enough from a young punk running his mouth like he runs this place. Come No Way Out, Jeff Jarrett is going to beat respect into Rocky Maivia (B+)

The New Age Outlaws come out to the ring have a mock funeral for the career of Steve Austin. They promise that if Austin is dumb enough to return to the ring, then they'll make sure he can't walk out of it (C)

Ken Shamrock defeated Flash Funk in 13:48 by pinfall with a Belly to Belly Suplex (C)

Backstage, Goldust is looking for Mankind when he spots him in the Boiler Room. Goldust says he can't wait to take a beating from Mankind, and Mankind tells him likewise. But tonight they need to inflict pain together. (C+)

Backstage, Triple H is getting ready for the DX Handicap Match vs The Undertaker tonight when he is hit from behind by a chair. The culprit reveals himself to be Kane, in what seems to be an unprovoked act of violence (B)

Terry Funk comes to the ring. He says he might not have a lot of time left in the ring, but he is going to make a vow that before he leaves the WWF he is going to get revenge for Steve Austin by taking out those snot nosed punks, the New Age Outlaws (C)

Rocky Maivia defeated Al Snow in 15:08 by pinfall. Rocky Maivia makes defence number 2 of his WWF Intercontinental title (B-)

The Undertaker defeated DX in 17:31 when The Undertaker defeated Triple H by pinfall with a Choke Slam (B)

As Raw is going off the air, a video plays featuring "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. It ends with "Coming to WrestleMania". The live crowd buzzes at the announcement! (A)

Show Rating: B-

[DeToxRox]

WWF News

- Raw takes a hit, dropping to 4.75, while Nitro improved to a 6.82, headlined by Stevie Ray vs DDP. Our writing has laxed lately, so we have to get better storylines going to help our #'s.

- Gangrel, recently sent to ECWA, won their Super 8 Tournament, defeating CW Anderson in the finals. He should get a call up soon, he's looked good in the ECWA.

- Ed Ferrara has left WWF.

- We sign Mike Awesome away from Japan, and send him to ECWA. ECWA is building up a huge roster but with the new show debuting soon, we will call up a handful of guys to get them going.

[DeToxRox]

WWF Monday Night Raw
Monday, Week 4, February 1998
Cox Arena
10000 People -- SELLOUT

Owen Hart limps out to the ring as the crowd gives a massive pop. He says his reason for taking on HBK this Sunday in a match with no rules, not even for the title, is simple: to defend his families offer. He promised his big brother Bret he'd take care of business and he will fulfil that pledge (A)

Road Dog promises Terry Funk if he opens his mouth one more time, he is going to slap the taste right out of his mouth! (C+)

Vader defeated Kama Mustafa in 8:49 by pinfall with a Power Bomb (C) After the match Vader keeps his beatdown going on Kama but Ken Shamrock sprints to the ring and tackles Vader. He locks him in the Ankle Lock screaming "HERE IS YOUR RESPECT" until refs pull him off. Gorilla Monsoon appears and says he has no choice but to book Vader vs Shamrock this Sunday at No Way Out (C+)

Goldust defeated Road Dog in 13:54 by pinfall with a Flying Lariat (C+)

Shawn Michaels is seen getting out of a Limo. He says it's BS he has to wrestle Savio Vega tonight, then Owen Hart Sunday and then Undertaker at WrestleMania. He says the statement starts tonight (B+)

Billy Gunn defeated Kane in 12:46 by pinfall with a Gunn Slinger following interference from Triple H (B-)

Backstage Mankind and Goldust are discussing their match Sunday. Mankind says he loves wrestling with Goldust, but he fantasizes about beating him up even more! Goldust says he can't wait for Mankind to touch him, prompting a pause from Mankind, but he goes with it (B)

Jeff Jarrett defeated Farooq in 13:23 by submission with a Figure-Four Leglock (B)

Shawn Michaels defeated Savio Vega in 17:15 by pinfall with a Sweet Chin Music (B+)

After the match, a video appears with Owen and the Undertaker spliced together. Michaels begins throwing a tantrum in the ring at the sight of the video as Raw goes off the air (B+)

Show Rating: B-

[DeToxRox]

WWF News

- Raw hits another drop, with a 4.65. Obviously the Main Event was nothing much on paper, so we'll make sure to make this post No Way Out Raw one to remember. Nitro improved to a 7.05 headlined by Booker T vs the Giant.

- We resign Steve Austin to a pricey raise, ensuring that he'll become a top star in the WWF. It was the main thing keeping him from winning the Rumble, not knowing if I could lock him up.

- We have a new ECW World Champion as Sabu defeated Shane Douglas, Taz and Ian Rotten in a four way match on an episode of Hardcore TV.

- ECW held their PPV Better Than Ever drawing a .30 buy, as Sabu retained his title vs Taz.

[DeToxRox]

WWF No Way Out
Sunday, Week 4, February 1998
The Marriot Center
30000 People -- SELLOUT
Live on PPV

The PPV opens up with the New Age Outlaws in the ring. They want a piece of the action tonight so they're laying down an open challenge for anyone in the back to come try and pry these titles loose! (C)

Steve Austin and Terry Funk defeated New Age Outlaws in 13:45 when Steve Austin defeated Road Dog by pinfall with a Stunner. Steve Austin and Terry Funk win the WWF World Tag Team titles (B-)

Backstage Mankind is giving advice to Goldust for his match tonight .. vs Mankind. Mankind is giving Goldust tips on how to escape his Mandible Claw, and what Mankind likes to in certain situations. They then share a high five and head to the ring (B)

Goldust defeated Mankind in 17:15 by pinfall with a Flying Lariat (B)

Vader defeated Ken Shamrock in 15:38 by pinfall with a Power Bomb (C+)

We get a video airing the odyssy of Owen Hart, culminating in this match tonight. As the video nears an end, HBK's music hits and the video is stopped. Michaels says it's BS that he has to hear Owen's sob story so damn much! He promises people will stop caring about him come tonight, when he wipes him out of the WWF, ridding them of the Hart disease forever (B+)

Triple H joins HBK and says what Kane did to him on Monday was reprehensible, so tonight he is going to make sure that Big Red Freak pays for his sins (B-)

Kane defeated Triple H in 18:13 by pinfall with a Choke Slam (B)

Rocky Maivia defeated Jeff Jarrett in 24:53 by pinfall. Rocky Maivia makes defence number 3 of his WWF Intercontinental title (B)

A video plays hyping Owen vs Shawn. it ends with "The Final Chapter"(A)

Shawn Michaels defeated Owen Hart in 44:21 after dropping the steel steps on his injured knee, and executing a ring post figure four until Owen passed out (A) As a bloody and battered HBK falls down, the lights go off an the druids make their way to the ring. DX rushes out to protect Shawn, who is barely moving from exhaustion. The Undertaker slowly walks to the ring, stopping at the steps, and motions for the lights to come on. He points at DX and does the throat slit, causing DX to panic, and then react. Unfortunatley for them the lights go back out and Taker disappears leaving DX horrified as No Way Out finishes (B+)

Show Rating: B+

[DeToxRox]

WWF News

- No Way Out did a 14.09 buy, down from Royal Rumble. We have to fix this problem, but with Mania around the corner, we know it is fixable. WCW SuperBrawl does a 22.08, headlined by the Outsiders vs Bret Hart & Davey Boy Smith.

- We make two matches for Raw, with The Undertaker & Austin & Funk taking on HHH & The Outlaws, plus Rocky Maivia vs Kane. Then for the debut of Smackdown, we give the new viewers a big main event, as Shawn Michaels defends his title vs Kane.

[DeToxRox]

WWF Monday Night Raw
Monday, Week 1, March 1998
Leon County Civic Center
10000 People -- SELLOUT

Raw opens up to a video montage of last nights No Way Out PPV, finishing up with a still of Owen Hart being taken away on a stretcher. The live crowd chants "OW-EN, OW-EN" at the sight (B+) Shawn Michaels then comes out to the ring, a bruised mess. His face is discolored and he has stitches above his right eye. He says he rid the WWF of Owen Hart, like he promised, and now he'll rid the WWF of the -- (B+) HBK is cut off by a video of the destruction of the Undertaker at prior WrestleMania's. It shows close ups of the people he has beaten, like Jimmy Snuka and Jake Roberts, and then it shows a picture of a bloodied HBK to symbolize he is next (B+)

Goldust and Mankind defeated LOD in 11:56 when Mankind defeated Road Warrior Animal by pinfall with a Double Arm DDT (C)

Triple H comes out to the ring and says Kane beating him last night was a fluke and it would never happen again. But since he can't convince Monsoon of that, he has no choice but to do like HBK and take matters in to his own hands, which he will do tonight in the six man tag Main Event vs Taker, Austin and Funk! (B-)

D'Lo Brown defeated Kama Mustafa in 12:47 by pinfall with a Low Down (D+)

Jeff Jarrett defeated Savio Vega in 10:53 by submission with a Figure-Four Leglock (C)

Backstage Ken Shamrock says lately he has been in a funk, but he will fix it, going back to his UFC days as an animal. He says on Smackdown on Friday, he will face his first victim as the killer of old (C+)

Rocky Maivia defeated Kane in 16:07 by pinfall. During the match we also saw Triple H run in and attack Rocky, and also attack Kane (B)

A video airs of a movie parody featuring Mankind and Goldust. They're parodying Indecent Proposal, where Marlena offers Goldust one million dollars to spend the night with Mankind. Goldust says no thank you, and then lays a kiss on Mankinds cheek. Mankind pauses, and then sits in stunned silence as the live crowd howls in laughter (B)

The Undertaker, Steve Austin and Terry Funk defeated Triple H and New Age Outlaws in 24:03 when The Undertaker defeated Billy Gunn by pinfall with a Choke Slam (B) After the match, HBK, who had filled in to do some color commentary, says that effective right now, he has 50,000 dollar bounty on the head of The Undertaker for whoever will take him out of WrestleMania! (B+)

Show Rating: B

[DeToxRox]

WWF News

- Raw took a huge hit in the ratings, with a 3.46. Meanwhile, WCW fell even further with a 5.92, headlined by Davey Boy Smith vs The Giant.

- We read the riot act to Savio Vega and Road Warrior Hawk for their steroid use.

- We had signed the Dudley Boys and Justin Credible from ECW, and sent them to ECWA for a while. We call them up, along with Adam Copeland, Christian Cage, Steve Corino.

[DeToxRox]

WWF Smackdown
Tuesday, Week 1, March 1998
Portland Memorial Coliseum
10000 People -- SELLOUT

Ken Shamrock defeated TAKA Michinoku in 8:38 by submission with an Ankle Lock (C)

Triple H comes out to challenge Rocky Maivia for a match on Raw Monday (C) Rocky comes out and says he has his match but if he wants a title match he better beat him Monday first to earn it (B+)

Vader defeated Farooq in 9:15 by pinfall with a Power Bomb (C)

Goldust defeated Terry Funk in 16:09 by pinfall with a Flying Lariat following interference from Road Dog. During the match we also had Billy Gunn run in and attack Funk (C+) After the match Steve Austin hits the ring and clears house of the Outlaws (C+)

Mankind defeated Steve Blackman in 9:58 by pinfall with a Double Arm DDT (C)

Backstage the Headbangers are looking for the Undertaker to collect HBK's bounty. Sadly for them when they find him, he proceeds to leave both in a bloody mess (C+)

Shawn Michaels defeated Kane in 14:28 by pinfall with a Sweet Chin Music. Shawn Michaels makes defence number 3 of his WWF World Heavyweight title (B)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

WWF News

- Smackdown did a 1.83 for the debut. Decent considering it's on late night on Friday. We hope to get in the 2's and stay there for a while.

- ECWA had their monthly show, and Matt Hardy was named MVP, getting a C- match out of Glen Osbourne. He is probably going to be called up after Mania.

- Shawn Michaels is named the best overall worker in the world today.

[SirFozzie]

What's the top 20 companies in the game world?

[DeToxRox]

Originally Posted by Ronnie Dobbs2

Hey if I'm in any position to make a request, some kind of a monthly or less often report of how the other major promotions are doing. I don't know how much info TEW gives you, but that could be interesting.

Once I book my next show I can do this for sure, same for Foz request.

[DeToxRox]

WWF Monday Night Raw
Monday, Week 2, March 1998
Conte Forum
10000 People -- SELLOUT

Raw opens up with the Underaker in the ring. He says that he's offering an open challenge for any man in the back to try collecting HBK's bounty face to face (B+) The Undertaker defeated Farooq in 13:12 by pinfall with a Tombstone (B)

Mankind and Goldust defeated The Godwinns in 10:44 when Goldust defeated Henry O. Godwinn by pinfall with a Bulldog (C) After the match, Goldust says he and Mankind want a tag team title match at WrestleMania! Gorilla Monsoon comes out and says next week they'll have a shot to earn their title shot next week taking on the New Age Outlaws in a #1 Contenders Match! (C+)

Jeff Jarrett defeated Vader in 11:41 by submission with a Figure-Four Leglock. The match saw Kane interfere vs Vader (C+) After the match Jarrett gloats that he did something Shamrock couldn't do, so he says he wants to teach Shamrock a lesson on how to be successful, and challenge him at WrestleMania! (B-)

Ross and Lawler discuss the main event tonight, between Rocky Maivia and Triple H (B)

Kane defeated D'Lo Brown in 10:51 by pinfall with a Choke Slam (C)

Triple H defeated Rocky Maivia in 32:54 by pinfall with a Pedigree after Chyna interfered (B) After the match Triple H grabbed the IC Title to a chorus of boos and help it over a fallen Maivia. He proceeds to lay it over his chest and promises to take it from him for real at Mania (B+)

Show Rating: B -

[DeToxRox]

WWF News

- Ratings across the board keep falling, as Raw is down to a 3.45, while Nitro, headlined by an amazing Bret Hart vs Sting match only drew a 5.21.

[DeToxRox]

Booking Ideas

Just going to put a few ideas down here for my own benefit but feel free to give some advice or ideas as well.

- Adam Copeland and Christian Cage are going to become the Suicide Blondes and be managed by Jim Cornette. I have Corney just sitting there and he can be an excellent mouth piece for these two while they develope.

- Gangrel will get Paul Bearer as a manager, as Bearer was voted online as the best manager in the business.

- Ric Flair's debut is going to be a hot topic until Mania. I have three ideas, all of which are totally different and I like them all just the same. We'll see as I get closer.

- Owen Hart is staying off TV a while. I'm possibly repackaging him, but regardless I'll send him to ECWA to train some guys to get some use from him.

[DeToxRox]

If anyone wants to create a wrestler, let me know. I'll put them in whatever fed you want on a written deal, minus WWF or WCW. Just give me a name, a few finishers, some strengths and weaknesses and a wrestler comparison and I'll do it for you.

[DeToxRox]

A Look at the Wrestling World

WCW: Still the kings, but aside from the last Nitro, which drew a B+, their shows have been down right awful lately. Hogan is main eventing all the time, as he should, but they have him fight mid carders who can't carry matches, like Ray Traylor and the Boogie Man, so it's hurting their shows.

Their popularity has fallen off some, but all over the World, their worst rating is still only a B-, so they're still doing something right.

A look at their champions:

WCW World Champion (A): Hulk Hogan (5 defenses)
WCW United States Champion (C-): Curt Hennig (6 defenses)
WCW Tag Team Champions: (C) The Steiner Brothers (4 defenses)
WCW Television Champion: (E-) Perry Saturn (4 defenses)
WCW Cruiserweight Champion: (D-) Eddy Gurrero (6 defenses)

ECW: ECW is still D prestige, and at cult status, but for what they are, and the talent they've lost, it's an amazing thing. Besides losing the Dudleys and Justin Credible, they also lost Lance Storm to AJPW and Kid Kash left walking. The only guy they've signed is Shane Helms.

A look at their champions

ECW World Champion (B+): Sabu [1 defense]
ECW Television Title (C+): Taz [9 defenses]
ECW Tag Team Champions (D): Bad Breed [1 defense]

[DeToxRox]

Company Rankings

1. WCW
2. WWF
3. NJPW
4. AJPW
5. ECW
6. AAA
7. CMLL
8. AJW
9. FMW
10. GAEA
11. M-Pro
12. WWC
13. ECWA
14. JAPW
15. BCW
16. WWWA
17. OVW
18. EWF
19. IWA-MS

[DeToxRox]

WWF Smackdown
Tuesday, Week 2, March 1998
Carver Arena
10000 People -- SELLOUT

Ken Shamrock defeated Road Dog in 13:48 by pinfall with a Belly to Belly Suplex following interference from Steve Austin (C+)

Adam Copeland and Christian Cage defeated TAKA Michinoku and Super Crazy in 12:42 when Adam Copeland defeated Super Crazy by pinfall with a Leaping DDT (D)

Shawn Michaels promises a big surprise for the Undertaker tonight (B+)

Justin Credible defeated Al Snow in 7:33 by pinfall (D)

Vince McMahon comes to the ring to announce that in two weeks on Raw, the Undertaker is going to take on Vader inside a steel cage! (B+)

Billy Gunn drew with Steve Austin in 17:46 following a double disqualification. The match also had a lot of interference: Terry Funk targeted Billy, Road Dog attacked Austin, Mankind attacked Austin, Goldust attacked Austin, Goldust attacked Billy, and finally Mankind interfered against Billy (B-)

Kane defeated Farooq in 6:58 by pinfall with a Choke Slam (C+)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

WWF News

- Smackdown rose to a 2.00 on Fox, which I am happy with.

- An internet report says Test is destined for big things. Interesting to say the least.