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1/6 Raw
Mankind vs. Owen Hart- Mankind picks up a clean victory.
Shawn Michaels, Jose, and Pete Lothario Interview
New Diesel and New Razor Ramon vs. Doug Furnas and Phil Lafon- This is the last Raw episode that the fake Razor and Diesel were on.
Bret Hart Interview
Sycho Sid Interview
Bret Hart vs. Vader
Sid/Pete Lothario/Michaels Segment- Sid powerbombs Pete Lothario onto a table and Shawn runs to the back to check on him.
1/13 Raw
Marc Mero and Goldust vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Jerry Lawler
Sycho Sid Interview
Shawn Michaels Interview
British Bulldog vs. Rocky Maivia
Undertaker vs. Crush- Vader comes out and attacks the Undertaker with the Nation but Ahmed Johnson comes in to make the save.
1/20 Raw, Night After Royal Rumble
Bret Hart Interview- Bret Hart says that he is tried of getting screwed out of the WWF Title (so what else is new?) and so "he quits" but would later come back in the show.
Steve Austin Interview- "Ever since you came back, you ain't done nothin' but cry".
British Bulldog and Owen Hart vs. Doug Furnas and Phil Lafon
Faarooq vs. Bart Gunn
Gorilla Monsoon/Vince McMahon/Steve Austin Interview- Gorilla announces the Final Four main event at the next In Your House.
Steve Austin vs. Undertaker- Vader and Bret Hart all come out and all four men begin brawling.
1/27 Raw
Ahmed Johnson vs. Crush
Shawn Michaels/Bret Hart/Undertaker/Steve Austin Interview- It seems everyone wants to face Shawn for the WWF Title.
British Bulldog vs. Doug Furnas
Savio Vega/Nation Highlights- Shows Savio Vega joining the Nation.
Vader and Mankind vs. The Godwinns
2/3 Raw in Toronto, Canada Vader vs. Steve Austin- Bret Hart gets into a brawl with both wrestlers before the match. Savio Vega vs. Flash Funk Sycho Sid Interview British Bulldog and Owen Hart Interview Tag Team Title Match: Doug Furnas and Phil Lafon vs. Owen Hart and British Bulldog- The Tag Team champs seem to have their problems during this match. Ahmed Johnson Interview Crush vs. Goldust Shawn Michaels/Bret Hart Interview- Bret Hart calls HBK a degenerate (a hint of things to come, huh?) which also leads to a Bret Hart/Steve Austin Brawl. Tiger Ali Singh Int- He signs with the WWF. What a scrub he turned out to be. IC Title Match: Marc Mero vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley NO DQ: Mankind and Faarooq vs. Ahmed Johnson and The Undertaker
2/13 Thursday Raw Thursday in Lowell, MA IC Title Match: Rocky Maivia vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley- You could hear the crowd chant "Rocky sucks". He wins the title here for his first time. Godwinns Highlights Head Bangers vs. Bob Holly and Aldo Montoya Shawn Michaels Interview- Michaels goes for a Hollywood role by acting emotional and forfeits the WWF title due to "losing his smile" and a bad knee. Camera was showing some women in the crowd almost in tears. Savio Vega vs. The Undertaker- Ahmed Johnson comes in to help out UT against NOD. Steve Austin vs. Sycho Sid- Both are heels but they both get their share of fans. Vader Interview Tag Team Title Match: Crush and Faarooq vs. Owen Hart and British Bulldog Bret Hart Interview- Takes place during the last match. Vader vs. Bret Hart
2/17 Raw in Nashville, TN, Night After Final Four WWF Title Match: Sycho Sid vs. Bret Hart- Steve Austin comes in before the match and attacks both men which delayed the match. Shawn Michaels Highlights, Final Four Highlights, Sycho Sid Int Marc Mero vs. Savio Vega Bret Hart Int IC Title Match: Leif Cassidy vs. Rocky Maivia Hunter Hearst Helmsley Interview Jerry Lawler Int- He takes a sign away from a fan that says, ECW Rules and makes fun of ECW. He calls out ECW to come to Raw next week. This may seem like a small segment but oh, just you wait. It started something big. Goldust/Marlena Interview- Hunter Hearst Helmsley comes down to the ring and gives Goldust the Pedigree. Some amazon who was later to be named Chyna shakes the life out of Marlena. I believe this is Chyna's Raw debut. Hardy Boys vs. Head Bangers- The Hardys look weird. Jeff Hardy has shorter blonde hair and they have no charisma and get no reaction like they would later in their careers. They just totally job to the Head Bangers. Sycho Sid/Bret Hart/Steve Austin Brawl, Gorilla Monsoon Int Flash Funk vs. Owen Hart Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Bart Gunn WWF Title Match: Sycho Sid vs. Bret Hart- The match finally happens as it was delayed the entire show and attempted several times. Sycho Sid wins the title from Bret Hart for the second time.
2/24 Raw in New York City, NY (where Raw was born) The Godwinns vs. The New Blackjacks ECW Segment- Paul E. hits the ring and ECW takes over with the debut of the BWO, The Blue World Order. ECW Match: Little Guido vs. Big Stevie Cool Arm Wrestling Match: Sunny vs. Marlena- Same things happens that always happens in all arm wrestling matches. Savio Vega vs. Goldust- Too long of a match. Ken Shamrock Interview- Ken is just a fan in the crowd and not a WWF wrestler yet. The King acts like they know each other and Ken says, "I don't know you". ECW Match: Mikey Whipwreck vs. Taz Head Bangers vs. LOD- The Legion of Doom return to the WWF! Huge "Nitro Sucks" and "Bischoff Sucks" chants break out. Shawn Michaels Video ECW Match: D-Von Dudley vs. Tommy Dreamer Sycho Sid/Bret Hart/Steve Austin Highlights- From last week. Also shows Bret going postal again after he lost his title last week. That's funny how Bret lost the title 5 times and of 3 of those times, he would cry and complain about it. Ken Shamrock Int Undertaker vs. Faarooq
3/3 Raw in Deutschland Halle Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Bret Hart IC Title Match: Vader vs. Rocky Maivia ECW/Raw Highlights- From Last Week. The Sultan vs. Flash Funk- Jerry Lawler and Paul E. call in and talk to Vince McMahon over the phone to talk about what happened last week. Steve Austin Highlights, Sycho Sid Int Ahmed Johnson Interview- Ahmed accepts the challenge made by Faarooq about the street fight at WrestleMania 13. LOD Highlights WWF Title Match: Mankind vs. Sycho Sid- I loved Sid's chokeslam and powerbomb back in the day. They were so smooth like the way he did them in this match. Steve Austin Interview European Title Match: Owen Hart vs. British Bulldog- This is the first match for the European title. The British Bulldog wins this match and becomes the first European Champion. Good match.
3/10 Raw in Worcester, MA with a new design Sycho Sid/Undertaker/Paul Bearer Interview- This was the debut of the current design for Raw and the debut of "Raw is War/Warzone". Rocky Maivia vs. Tony Kucker- I don't know who that is, so don't even ask. Heavy Metal, Pentagon, and Pierroth vs. Hector Garza, Octagon, and Latin Lover Ahmed Johnson vs. Roy Raymond Faarooq/Ahmed Johnson/LOD Interview Tag Team Title Match: New Blackjacks vs. Owen Hart and British Bulldog ECW/Lawler Brawl- Lawler does a great job at acting pist that ECW stars are in the arena. Leif Cassedy vs. Miguel Perez Sycho Sid Int Ken Shamrock/Steve Austin/Bret Hart Interview- Ken is going to referee the Austin/Hart Match at WrestleMania and both wrestlers tell him to be a fair referee. Bret Hart talks about all the people that have screwed him in the past. That's all he did in his last year in the WWF was cry and complain about being screwed. It gets a little old to hear. Billy Gunn vs. Aldo Montoya- The Honky Tonk Man brings back Billy Gunn. Mankind Int Goldust vs. Tim McGeeny The Great Debate: Jerry The King Lawler vs. Paul E.- The two have a debate about ECW and give each other some shoot comments. Tommy Dreamer and The Sandman come out and attack the King (sort of). Vader and Mankind vs. Sycho Sid and The Undertaker
3/17 Raw in Syracuse, NY LOD vs. Crush and Savio Vega Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Flash Funk Mini Vader and Mini Mankind vs. Mini Goldust and Mascarita Sagrada, Jr Gorilla Monsoon Interview Bret Hart Interview- Like all his other interviews, he says he is the best and that he always gets screwed. Blah Blah Blah. Sultan vs. Mike Bell- Rocky Maivia does commentary. Shawn Michaels Interview- He says he should be back in the ring in a couple of months. Vader vs. British Bulldog Billy Gunn vs. Ken Shamrock- Billy calls out Ken and the two "get it on". Shamrock dominates. Steve Austin Int, Sycho Sid Int WWF Title, Steel Cage Match: Bret Hart vs. Sycho Sid- Huge match, right before WrestleMania that could have changed everything. Steve Austin and The Undertaker come out and get involved but Sid is able to keep his title. Bret Hart/Steve Austin Interview- This happens directly after the match. Bret Hart says, "this is bullshit" on live tv! He again talks about how he was screwed. He is PIST! A huge brawl break out after the interview.
3/24 Raw in Rockford, IL, Night After WrestleMania 13 Tag Team Title Match: Head Bangers vs. British Bulldog and Owen Hart- The tag team champs begin to fight each other as it looked like they were going to break up. Owen challenges The Bulldog to a European title match and Davey Boy accepts. Mankind Interview Bart Gunn vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley Slammy Award Highlights El Mosco, Hysteria, and Abismo Negro vs. Venum, Super Nova, and Discovery Rocky Maivia/Rocky Johnson Int Flash Funk vs. Brooklyn Brawler Ken Shamrock Int- He explains why he stopped the match with Bret and Austin at WM 13. Bret Hart/Shawn Michaels Interview- Bret apoligizes to his fans everywhere in the world except to the American fans. This is where the big America vs. Canada feud began. He crys, he complains, and he bitches as only Bret Hart can and does. HBK comes out and they exchange some words. Bret then attacks HBK's injured knee, Sycho Sid comes out and chases Bret away as the crowd really turns on the heat towards Bret Hart. Leif Cassedy vs. Rocky Maivia- Bret Hart comes out to do commentary and then attacks the knee of Rocky Maivia the way he did to HBK. Ahmed Johnson vs. Savio Vega Undertaker/Mankind/Paul Bearer Interview- Bad interview to end the show.
3/31 Raw in
European Title Match: Owen Hart vs. British Bulldog- Bret Hart comes out and stops the match. He reunites with his brother for the first time in over 3 years and also with The British Bulldog and reforms the Hart Foundation. El Mosco vs. Super Nova LOD Interview Jesse Jammes vs. Jerry Fox Jesse Jammes/Honky Tonk Man- Jammes turns down Honky Tonk Man's offer to join him. Crush and Savio Vega vs. Rod Bell and Adam O'Brien- Shawn Michaels calls in and says he will talk to Bret Hart next week on Raw. Ken Shamrock Video Paul Bearer/Undertaker Interview- Mankind throws a fireball in the Undertaker's face. Sycho Sid Int Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Goldust Steve Austin/Bret Hart Interview- Austin recieves a lot of cheers as his road towards a mega star and fan favorite begins. IC Title Match: Bret Hart vs. Rocky Maivia- Hart Foundation, Steve Austin, and LOD run in.
4/7 Raw in Tag Team Title Match: Godwinns vs. Owen Hart and British Bulldog Steve Austin vs. Billy Gunn- Billy does a Ric Flair-like "flop" and you can see and hear the crowd laugh. Truth Commission Leader Interview- This is really dumb as he would later go on to bring out the biggest "collection of trailer park trash". Bret Hart Interview Shawn Michaels Interview- He talks about Bret Hart and why he came back several months ago and other items about Bret. Head Bangers vs. Barry Horowitz and Freddie Joe Floyd NO DQ: Ken Shamrock vs. Vernon White- Shamrock's WWF debut. Quick Match, of course. Vader vs. Frank Giletto Steve Austin/Gorilla Monsoon Interview- Steve Austin gets another match with Bret Hart at the next In Your House, Revenge of the Taker. Mankind/Undertaker Interview Steve Austin vs. Mankind
4/14 Raw in USA and South Africa LOD vs. Godwinns Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Jesse Jammes Rocky Maivia vs. Savio Vega- The Nation (Rocky's future home) would come in to attack him. Steve Austin Interview Goldust vs. The Sultan Bret Hart Video Mankind and Vader vs. Head Bangers Slammy Awards/Bikini Contest Highlights Truth Commission Leader Interview Ahmed Johnson vs. Crush Faarooq Interview
4/21 Raw in Binghamton, NY, Night After Revenge of the Taker Steve Austin/Bret Hart Interview- Steve Austin is going to get a title shot at the next In Your House, A Cold Day In Hell. Ahmed Johnson vs. The Sultan Bret Hart/Steve Austin Int Vader Segment- Highlights of Vader on a tv show where he was arrested legitamitly when he was in Kuwait. Ken Shamrock Interview- Kenny challenges Mike Tyson, but nothing ever comes of this. Just a publicity stunt. Street Fight: Steve Austin vs. Bret Hart- The Hart Foundation attacks Austin right at the beginning but Shawn Michaels comes in to make the save and make the match one on one again. Steve Austin puts the sharp shooter in Bret and holds if for about 2 minutes. They take Bret Hart away on a stretcher and then to an ambulance and the driver was Steve Austin himself who attacked Bret Hart again. Tiger Ali Singh vs. Salvatore Sincere Jesse Jammes vs. Rock-a-Billy- A battle between future tag team champions/partners. Shawn Michaels/Steve Austin Argue, Mankind Int Undertaker vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley- Mankind comes in and attemps to burn the Undertaker. Big brawl breaks out after the match. Steve Austin Interview- Steve Austin puts down the crowd for cheering him?? That's stupid yet the crowd still cheers?? I don't get it. Owen Hart and the British Bulldog come in and jump Austin and again, Shawn Michaels makes the save. Brian Pillman makes his return to attack Austin as well.
4/28 Raw in Omaha, NE Brian Pillman Interview- He "prays" for Steve Austin and tries to set up a trap for him. Flash Funk vs. Rock-a-Billy Bret Hart Interview LOD vs. Doug Furnas and Phillip LaFon Ahmed Johnson Int IC Title Match: Owen Hart vs. Rocky Maivia- Owen wins his first WWF singles gold as he takes home the WWF Intercontinental championship. Steve Austin Interview Vader/Ken Shamrock Video- Getting everyone ready for the next IYH Jesse Jammes vs. Vader Vader Interview- Ken Shamrock comes in and the two have a quick brawl. Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Goldust Undertaker Int British Bulldog vs. The Undertaker- Steve Austin comes out and he and UT brawl. Jim Neidhart makes his return to attack Austin and join the Hart Foundation.
5/5 Raw in Green Bay, WI Bret Hart Interview Ahmed Johnson vs. Rock-a-Billy Ken Shamrock Video- These videos about Kenny are kind of boring. Vader vs. Goldust- Big brawl breaks out after the match. Dustin/Terri Runnels Interview Gauntlet Match: Crush vs. 2 Jobbers and Ahmed Johnson Shawn Michaels/Bret Hart Interview- The Hart Foundation run in to attack HBK but LOD comes in to run them off. LOD vs. Doug Furnas and Phillip LaFon Undertaker Interview Steve Austin vs. British Bulldog- A big brawl breaks out after the match.
5/12 Raw in Newark, DE, Night After Cold Day in Hell Bret Hart Interview- This guy just says the same thing over and over again. Who he likes, who he hates, how he's been screwed. Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Ahmed Johnson Steve Austin Interview Leif Cassidy vs. Scott Putski LOD vs. PG-13- You remember PG-13? Those scrub white rappers that came out with the Nation? Not much of a match. Mankind/Paul Bearer Interview- Paul Bearer says that if UT does not reunite with him, then he will reveal a secret and that UT knows that he is telling the truth. I believe this is the first mention of anything that has to do with Kane. Faarooq Interview- Faarooq is the number one contender for the WWF title. Faarooq makes it a racial thing about blacks not being champions. Savio Vega vs. Undertaker Jerry Lawler/Rob Van Dam Int Rob Van Dam vs. Jeff Hardy- RVD's WWF debut as he came out as "Mr. Monday Night". He looked awesome and in my mind, it's too bad he didn't stay in the WWF for very long. Dustin Runnels Interview- Yawn!!! Undertaker Int Owen Hart and The British Bulldog vs. Doug Furnas and Phillip LaFon vs. Head Bangers vs. New Blackjacks Bret Hart/Shawn Michaels Interview/Segment- Bret is in a wheel chair and rips on Shawn Michaels while he is standing right there, listening to him. Raw then goes off the air so in order to see the result of Bret's verbal abuse toward HBK, you have to see the highlights during the next Raw show.
5/19 Raw in Mobile, AL Bret Hart/Shawn Michaels Highlights- From last week. Shows what happened when Raw went of the air which was Bret telling HBK that he knows he wants to hit Bret but he "doesn't have the inside to do it". HBK then gives Bret Hart some Sweet Chin Music as Bret falls back over his chair. Steve Austin/Shawn Michaels/Hart Foundation Interview- Austin and HBK go face to face, yelling at each other, and then brawling, when the Hart Foundation begin to laugh at them. They then brawl again as it's kind of funny to see them yell, brawl, yell, team up, brawl, team up, yell. etc. Crush vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley Owen Hart vs. Bob Holly Shawn Michaels/Ken Shamrock Int Mankind Interview- They talk about him and his life growing up as Mick Foley. Leif Cassidy vs. Scott Taylor Hart Foundation/Shawn Michaels Interview- Bret Hart challenges HBK to a match at the King Of The Ring. "You couldn't go 10 minutes in any situation, if you know what I mean" - HBK said this to Bret Hart. Goldust Interview- Goldust brings his wife and kid to the ring... Can you say sympothy card? Goldust vs. Rock-a-Billy Ahmed Johnson Interview Steve Austin Int Rocky Maivia vs. Faarooq Undertaker/Paul Bearer Interview Jim Neidhart vs. Steve Austin- Short Match. The Hart Foundation and Shawn Michaels come in at the end. HBK and Austin argue again and then brawl. I always laugh. You would think they could be in the ring together for atleast 1 minute without yelling or fighting each other.
5/26 Raw in Evansville, IN Steve Austin/Shawn Michaels/LOD Interview- HBK and Austin yell again but finally, they don't exchange any punches. LOD vs. Brian Pillman and Jim Neidhart- Match ends with a huge brawl. Austin and HBK brawl again! I guess it was too good to be true. Paul Bearer Interview D-Lo Brown vs. Bob Holly- We finally get to see D-Lo wrestle on Raw. Undertaker Int, Jerry Lawler Int Goldust vs. Jerry The King Lawler- The King gets a loud reaction. Hart Foundation/Steve Austin Brawl Flash Funk vs. Rocky Maivia- Is it me or does it look like Rocky has a very bored look to him? He walks to the ring real slowly and that's not a good way to try to get fan reaction. Mankind Interview- He talks about his injured testicles, earlier in his life and how girls finally looked at his genitalia and that that was the happy day of his life??? Kind of funny in a wierd sort of way. Hart Foundation Interview Vader vs. Ahmed Johnson Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Rock-a-Billy Mankind Interview- Shows video clips of Mick Foley in his past, wrestling at his house and shows him in a few of those barbed wire matches. Tag Team Title Match: Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels vs. Owen Hart and British Bulldog- HBK's return to the ring after being out for about 4 months. He shows no signs of ring rust as he and Austin win the tag titles. They then argue again after the match. Geez, that's all they do. Paul Bearer/Undertaker Interview- It appears that Paul Bearer has forced UT to return to him.
6/2 Raw in Huntington, WV Undertaker/Paul Bearer/Sycho Sid/Faarooq Interview- SID returns! There is going to be a rematch of the main event from WrestleMania 13, later in this same show. Faarooq/Ahmed Johnson Highlights Faarooq vs. Ahmed Johnson- Their almost one year long feud continues. A brawl breaks out between The Nation and The Undertaker. Hart Foundation/Steve Austin/Shawn Michaels Interview- Bret Hart says he can't wrestle at the King Of The Ring. IC Title Match: Bob Holly vs. Owen Hart Shawn Michaels Interview Mankind Interview Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Goldust- Again??? Tag Team Title Match: LOD vs. Shawn Michaels and Steve Austin- Match ends in a count out because Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels began to brawl on the outside. Mankind Interview Savio Vega vs. Mankind- Savio Vega and Crush brawl. Seemed like nothing big but the two would later begin their own factions. WWF Title Match: Sycho Sid vs. The Undertaker
6/9 Raw is War in Hartford, CT, Night After King Of The Ring. LOD and Ahmed Johnson vs. The Nation of Domination Hunter Hearst Helmsley/Mankind/Chyna Interview- Hunter said that he should have won the KOTR in 1996, which what was going to happen but because of the famous MSG scene, he we de-pushed. European Title Match: Goldust vs. British Bulldog Faarooq Interview- Faarooq kicks Crush and Savio Vega out of the Nation of Domination. Doug Furnas and Phillip Lafon vs. Head Bangers- We see Paul E. and Tommy Dreamer walk through the crowd. Steve Austin Interview Rob Van Dam vs. Flash Funk- RVD looks really impressive in the WWF. Brawl breaks out after the match. Sycho Sid vs. Owen Hart- Sid picks up the win in a non-title match. Mankind Interview- He puts the manible claw in Jim Ross. Rock-a-Billy vs. Bart Gunn Brian Pillman vs. Steve Austin- Match never happens because Austin is attacked by The Hart Foundation on his way to the ring. For some reason, Mankind comes down, leading to.... Brian Pillman vs. Mankind- Your usual brawl breaks out in the end like they always seem to be doing lately.
6/16 Raw is War in Lake Placid, NY Steve Austin/Mankind/Ken Shamrock Interview Brian Pillman Int Tag Team Title Match: Blackjacks vs. Owen Hart and British Bulldog NOD Last Week Highlights Undertaker/Paul Bearer Int, Ken Shamrock Int Phineous Godwinn vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley Faarooq Int Brian Christopher vs. Chris Candido- Paul Heyman at the announce table. Goldust vs. Jim Niedhart- Goldust wins but British Bulldog's music starts playing... Music dude, you're fired! Steve Austin vs. Brian Pillman Hart Foundation Int Scrub Lightweight match- I dont know who the wrestlers were but they're werent important. Headbangers vs. Jerry Lawler and Rob Van Dam Ahmed Johnson/Paul Bearer Int Ahmed Johnson and Undertaker vs. Kama Mustaffa and Faarooq- Ahmed joins the Nation of Domination after attacking the Undertaker.
6/23 Raw is War in Detroit, MI Nation Of Domination/Crush Interview- Ahmed Johnson said he joined the Nation because he is black. Seriously. How dumb of a reason is that? This interview leads to a brawl between the new DOA and Nation. Ken Shamrock vs. Rock-a-Billy Godwinns vs. LOD- There are a couple of skips during this match, but nothing to big. Flash Funk vs. Sabu- This match goes to the extreme. British Bulldog vs. Mankind IC Title Match: Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Goldust vs. Owen Hart Bret Hart/Jim Neidhart/Thomas Hearnes Interview Scott Taylor vs. Brian Christpoher- The match between two future tag team partners. Undertaker and Vader vs. Faarooq and D-Lo Brown
6/30 Ken Shamrock vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley Ahmed Johnson Highlights LOD Interview Faarooq and D-Lo Brown vs. LOD Nation/Savio Vega Interview- Debut of Los Boriquas. We all know what an impact they made on the WWF. Brian Christopher vs. Scott Putski Undertaker Interview Mankind vs. Brian Pillman Paul Bearer Interview- He says that the Undertaker killed his parents. He also mentions the Undertaker's "brother", Kane. Head Bangers vs. Owen Hart and British Bulldog- After the match, Jim Cornette returns and brings in the Head Hunters, some 400 pound fat dudes. Undertaker Interview- He gives his side to the story that Paul Bearer told. Vader vs. Rock-a-Billy Jim Neidhart vs. Steve Austin- Mankind and the Hart Foundation all come out to brawl.
7/7 Raw in Canada, Night After Canadian Stampede. Bret Hart Interview- Bret Had the Canadian Nation Anthem playing but Steve Austin came up from behind to hit him and the other Hart Foundation members with a chair. Taka Michinoku vs. Great Sasuke- Each one missed one of their air moves. "How is a Japanese wrestler named Taco?" King. "That's Taka" Vince. DOA vs. Los Boricuas Paul Bearer Interview- Talks about Kane Faarooq and D-Lo Brown vs. Owen Hart and British Bulldog Steve Austin vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley- Mankind comes out to recieve a hug from Austin, and also the stunner. Brian Christopher vs. Scrub Steve Austin Interview- "Ill kiss his ass, if I cant kick it, and thats the way its gonna be." Austin will Kiss Owen Harts ass if he loses to him at SummerSlam. Goldust vs. Bret Hart
7/14 Raw in San Antonio, TX Hart Foundation Interview Jerry The King Lawler and Brian Christopher vs. Scott and Ivan Putski Tajiri vs. Taka Head Bangers vs. Los Boricuas Shawn Michaels Interview Boricuas/DOA Brawl Jim Neidhart vs. Ken Shamrock LOD vs. Blackjacks- Match never happens as LOD is attacked by ?. Flash Funk vs. Vader Tag Team Title Match: British Bulldog and Owen hart vs. Steve Austin and?- So who is going to help Austin defend the tag titles? The debut of Mick Foley's Dude Love character.
7/21 Raw in Halifax, Noca Scotia, Canada Vader vs. Ken Shamrock Hart Foundation/Steve Austin Interview- Bret Hart says that America is in a shape of a toilet bowl because they are full of crap. Funny stuff. I mean... err.. no it's not. Bryan Walsh vs. Brian Christopher Mick Foley Interview- Hightlights shown from Mick Foley's past. Godwinns vs. New Blackjacks vs. Head Bangers Shawn Michaels Interview- HBK says he is going to be the guest referee in the main event at SummerSlam. HHH vs. The Patriot Paul Bearer Interview Faarooq vs. Goldust Owen Hart, British Bulldog, and Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin, Dude Love, and Undertaker- All the champions at this time in one match.
7/28 Raw in Pittsburg, PA Bret Hart Interview Savio Vega and Perez vs. LOD HHH Interview- He tells Vader it's Jenny Craig time. HHH vs. Vader- Never happens. Mankind comes in and attcks HHH and Chyna. Flash Funk, Bob Holly, and Jesse James vs. The Truth Commission- Their WWF Raw debut. Yeh!! Crush vs. Faarooq Tag Team Title Match: The Godwinns vs. Dude Love and Steve Austin Arm Wrestling Match: Ken Shamrock vs. British Bulldog- It ends the same way these matches always do. Goldust vs. Rockabiliy Undertaker Highlights Shawn Michaels Interview The Patriot vs. Bret Hart- With help from Shawn Michaels, The Patriot beat Bret Hart.
8/4 Night After SummerSlam. Hart Foundation/Slaughter/Steve Austin Interview- Sgt. Slaughter is named the new commissioner of the WWF. Faarooq Interview Ken Shamrock vs. Kama Taka vs. Brian Christopher HHH vs. Vader Patriot Interview The Sultan vs. The Patriot- Bret Hart gets into a brawl with the Patriot after the match. Shawn Michaels Interview- Just for hitting the Undertaker in the head with a chair one night ago at SummerSlam, he draws some MAD heel heat from the crowd. HBK puts down the crowd as well, not helping the cause. Obviously, Michaels turns heel here. Undertaker/Paul Bearer Interview Ahmed Johnson vs. Chainz- The Nation turns their back on Ahmed Johnson. Bob Holly vs. Brian Pillman- Brian is forced to where a dress due to his loss at SummerSlam. Dude Love vs. Owen Hart- The very last of this match got cut off. The ending is shown in highlights during the next Raw.
8/11 Shawn Michaels/Com. Slaughter Interview- HBK is just too funny to watch sometimes. This is his first of many times, trying to avoid the spit flying from Slaughter's mouth when he talks. If you have seen it before, you know it's funny when he did it. LOD vs. Godwinns Tony Williams vs. Scott Putski Flash Funk vs. Brian Pillman Dude Love Interview- HBK cuts in. Too bad Foley and HBK couldn't have more feuds together. That would have been awesome. British Bulldog and Owen Hart vs. The Patriot and Ken Shamrock Bret Hart Highlights- They show interviews from Canadian fans and Jason Sensation was one of them. Faarooq vs. Chainz- Huge moment here in the WWF history. Rocky Maivia comes from the crowd and gives Chainz the Rock Bottom as he turns heel here and joins the Nation. The Rock in the Nation is what got him over BIG TIME and made him a mega star. So this is where he turned heel and joined the Nation. Again, this was a huge moment in the WWF's history. Patriot/Bret Hart Brawl Shawn Michaels vs. Mankind- Damn good match for a Raw is War. Again, I wish we could have seen these two draw out a feud for a long time. It would have been special. HBK wins as Rick Rude, HHH, and Chyna come to ringside.
8/18 Rick Rude Interview- A boring interview actually. LOD vs. British Bulldog and Owen Hart Brian Christopher vs. Flash Funk The Sultan vs. Ken Shamrock Faarooq/Rocky Maivia Interview- Rocky's first interview as a heel in the Nation. Jesse James vs. Brian Pillman Goldust/Pillman Interview Vader vs. The Patriot- Bret Hart comes down with him Canadian Flag. Vader grabs it and breaks it and a big brawl breaks out. Steve Austin Interview HHH and HBK vs. Mankind and Undertaker- Where DX all began. Good match as HBK and HHH looked good as a tag team. In probably the sickest chair shot I have seen, HBK smacks Undertaker with a chair, "busting the Undertaker wide open".
8/29 Friday Night's Main Event in Shawn Michaels Interview- He talks about what happened at Summerslam and The Undertaker. WWF Title Match: Vader vs. Bret Hart The Patriot Int, Sunny Int, Goldust/Brian Pillman Highlights- From last Raw. Goldust vs. Salvatore Sincere Brian Pillman Int, Steve Austin Int Dude Love vs. Billy Gunn Dude Love Int- "Steve Austin's like cheap toilet paper. He don't take crap off nobody" - Foley. Sunny/Owen Hart Int Undertaker Interview Hawk vs. British Bulldog Sunny/Los Boriquas Int Rocky Maivia and Faarooq vs. Crush and Chainz Jerry Lynn vs. Taka Michinoku Truth Commission Int Headbangers vs. Reacon and Sniper- Wow, what a great main event.
9/5 Friday Night's Main Event in The Patriot vs. Owen Hart Commissioner Slaughter Int- He is forcing Austin to hand over his half of the tag team championship. Steve Austin Int Steve Austin Interview British Bulldog vs. Dude Love Goldust/Brian Pillman Highlights, Brian Pillman Int Bret Hart Interview Rick Rude/Sunny Int- Horny old man is trying to pick up on Sunny. HHH vs. Undertaker LOD vs. Jesus and Jose- DOA/Boriquas brawl breaks out. Patriot Video Ken Shamrock vs. Salvatore Sincere Steve Casey vs. Scott Putski Paul Bearer Int Interrogator vs. Two Scrubs
9/8 Raw is War in Cincinnati, OH, Night After Ground Zero. Comm. Slaughter/Steve Austin Interview- Austin throws a couple of good lines at Slaughter and then stuns him. My tape has been chewed up a little here during this segment so a couple of minutes acts up with tracking lines, etc. NO DQ: Bret Hart vs. Vader- Match ends with a big brawl. Godwinns vs. Head Bangers Brian Pillman Interview Piratita Morgan vs. Max Mini Undertaker/Shawn Michaels Interview Owen Hart vs. Goldust Brian Pillman Interview Hart Foundation Interview Shawn Michaels and HHH attack The British Bulldog Savio Vega vs. The Patriot vs. HHH
9/15 Raw Ken Shamrock vs. Faarooq Steve Austin Interview Pantera vs. Taka Michinoku Truth Commission vs. LOD Dude Love vs. Brian Pillman Steve Austin/Bret Hart Interview- Jerry Lawler tries to read some papers from over Austin's shoulder so Austin stuns him. You could just see it too. The Patriot vs. Owen Hart Shawn Michaels/Undertaker Interview- Says he wants to be the European champion and become the first man in the WWF history to ever hold all 4 titles. Tag Team Title Match: Bret Hart and British Bulldog vs. Head Bangers- No Tag Title change here.
9/22 Raw is War in New York City, NY, Following One Night Only. Rocky Maivia vs. Ahmed Johnson Undertaker/Shawn Michaels Interview LOD vs. Faarooq and Kama Brian Pillman Interview Owen Hart vs. Brian Pillman- It started out as a comedy match but the two end up brawling and having a "real match", if you want to call any match in wrestling real.. Steve Austin/Vince McMahon Interview- Vince tells Austin that he can't wrestle and Steve stuns Vince for the first time. I guess this kind of started their long feud together. Dude Love/Mankind/Cactus Jack Interview- The WWF debut and return of Cactus Jack. NO DQ: Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Cactus Jack- Cactus Jack wins in a crazy one! Shawn Michaels Interview Shawn Michaels/Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Rick Rude, and Chyna attack Undertaker Bret Hart vs. Goldust- HBK, Hunter, Rude, Owen, Bulldog, and Neidhart run in at the end.
9/29 Raw is War Rick Rude/Shawn Michaels/Hunter Hearst Helmsley/Comm. Slaughter/Bret Hart Interview- HBK and HHH's first "degenerate" interview together. Hunter says he isn't waiting for a break anymore and he is taking things into his own hands. Really funny Interview. HBK and HHH try to avoid the spit from Slaughter. One Night Only Highlights- Highlights from the Bulldog/HBK match. British Bulldog vs. Vader Faarooq Highlights Faarooq vs. Ahmed Johnson Pillman's XXX Files Interview The Sultan vs. Goldust Steve Austin/Vince McMahon Interview Tag Team Title Match: Jesus and Jose vs. Head Bangers Owen Hart Interview- Steve Austin comes in to give Owen Hart the Stone Cold Stunner. Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Undertaker- Hunter's big push begins as he starts to face big names.
10/6 Raw is War in Kansas City, MO, Night After Badd Blood. 10 Bell Salute For Brian Pillman Shawn Michaels/Hunter Hearst Helmsley/Bret Hart Interview- HBK and Hunter push around Michael Cole in the ring as he tries to do an interview. They show the famous "Curtain Call" scene from MSG in May 1996 with HBK, HHH, Diesel, and Razor Ramon huging in the middle of the ring. Lumberjack Match: Head Bangers vs. Godwinns- Jerry Lawler tells Vince McMahon to go on a firing spree and start with Jim Ross. Funny. Ring ends with about 30 wrestlers in the ring as the crowd goes nuts! Miguel Perez vs. Marc Mero- Marc Mero returns after a long time out with an injury. Jim Cornette Interview- Tells us his view on where wrestling is these days and talks about the nWo. Rocky Maivia vs. British Bulldog- Led to a Nation/Hart Foundation brawl. Steve Austin/Faarooq Interview IC Title Match: Owen Hart vs. Hawk Vince McMahon/Melanie Pillman- This interview should not have taken place. Brian Pillman's wife does an interview the day after her husband's death. Brian Pillman Video Kane Attacks The Hardy Boys- Kane makes his WWF Raw debut. Paul Bearer Interview Bret Hart vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley- tasteless but funny, Shawn Michaels comes down and picks his nose with the Canadian flag. HBK nails Bret Hart with a superkick as HBK/HHH/Chyna run away from The Hart Foundation.
10/13 Raw is War, Funniest Raw Ever. Hart Foundation/HBK/HHH Interview- HBK says that their faction will be known as Degeneration-X. They both make fun of Bret Hart. Owen Hart vs. Kama- DX comes to down for commentary. The Nation attacks Bret Hart and then Shawn Michaels runs up to watch very closely and softly hits Bret with banana a couple of times. Funny, funny stuff. HBK is playing his degenerate role perfectly. Kane attacks Flash Funk Paul Bearer Interview- After the interview, Flash Funk is still in the ring. Shawn Michaels pins him for an easy 1-2-3 and acts as if it was a tough match. Steve Austin/Faarooq Interview- Steve Austin is going to return to the ring at the Survivor Series. Faarooq comes out and talks about a fence?? Steve Austins says, I don't understand a word you said. LOD Interview Tajiri vs. Brain Christopher Jim Cornette Interview- More shoot comments by Cornette, this time, he rips on Phil Mushnick. Really powerful, strong interview. Goldust vs. Savio Vega HBK/HHH/Comm. Slaughter Interview- Ahmed Johnson comes down to the ring but The Nation attack him. DX runs to the ramp and act like they are at the movies with popcorn and soda. Funny scene. This was probably the funniest wrestling show I have ever seen and by far DX's funniest show. Tag Team Title Match: LOD vs. The Godwinns- LOD win the tag titles here finally.
10/20 Raw is War Ken Shamrock and Ahmed Johnson vs. Rocky Maivia and Kama- DX decides to watch the match on the ramp. Faarooq vs. Bret Hart Jeff Jarrett Interview- A "shoot" interview by Jeff as he returns to the WWF after his first stint in WCW. Brian Christopher vs. Marc Mero IC and European Title Match: Owen Hart vs. Shawn Michaels- Title for Title Match. Good match with a lot of action from others coming in and interfering. Match goes to a no contest. Undertaker Interview- "I will never fight my own flesh and blood. I will never fight Kane". **Sob Sob** That's so sweet. Dude Love/Kane Brawl Head Bangers vs. Billy Gunn and Jesse James- I believe this is the beginning of the New Age Outlaws. Tijari vs. Taka Michinoku- Good match. Godwinns/DOA/Truth Commission Brawl Mankind Interview- Wierd way to end a show.
10/27 Raw is War Nation/Bret Hart/DX Interview- Bret Hart says to the Nation, "First of all, brothers!" The WWF is playing a racial angle. Not fresh. Goldust vs. HHH- Shawn Michaels is commentating at ringside as DX does their thing after the match. Jim Cornette Interview- Jim puts down some stars who clame to be the icon of wrestling, including Hogan, Savage, Piper, and others. IC Title Match: Ahmed Johnson vs. Owen Hart- Steve Austin costs Ahmed a chance at the IC title. Mankind Interview WWF Title Match: Ken Shamrock vs. Bret Hart- Bret Hart is tapping out from the angle lock submission but the referee was out. Match ends with a huge HBK/Hart Brawl. Blackjacks vs. Billy Gunn and Jesse James Paul Bearer/Kane Interview DX Interview- Shawn Michaels moons the camera which has Jim Ross asking "what has happened to us?" Marc Mero vs. Flash Funk Jeff Jarrett Interview- He explains how his persona was in his early WWF days and talks about WCW. A "shoot" interview. Savio Vega and Perez vs. LOD- This is an even worse way to end a show.
11/3 Raw is War Steve Austin/Ahmed Johnson Interview Aguila vs. Super Loco- See Super Loco before he was Super Crazy in ECW. Goldust/Marlena Interview- Goldust turns heel as he leaves his wife for no real reason. The he goes off into some weird gimmick after this. This is the last we see of "Marlena". Bret Hart/HBK Highlights Ahmed Johnson/Kane/Mankind Brawl Steve Austin Interview- Turns into a big brawl with many superstars. DX Interview- Without a doubt, one of their best and funniest skits/interviews that they have ever done. To try and avoid the spit from Commissioner Slobber, HBK and HHH put on helmets with windshield wippers. Funny stuff. Vader vs. British Bulldog- A fan from the crowd comes in to help out Vader. It's... It's... It's Steve Blackman!!! Steve's grand WWF debut. Jose and Jesus vs. Road Dogg and Billy Gunn Ken Shamrock vs. Shawn Michaels- Good match. Ends in the obvious DQ as HBK was tapping to the angle lock submission.
11/10 Raw is War, Night After Survivor Series. DX/Ken Shamrock/Slaughter Interview- The next night after Bret Hart's screwjob at Survivor Series '97, this is the debut of DX's music. Your usual funny DX interview. Marc Mero vs. Ahmed Johnson Taka Michinoku vs. Devon Storm Goldust/Vader Interview Steve Austin Interview Boricuas/Steve Blackman Brawl- Really a pointless brawl in a weak attempt to get Blackman over. Obviously it didn't work. No DQ: Road Dogg and Billy Gunn vs. Blackjack Bradshaw Jeff Jarrett Interview- Another one of his "shoot" interviews. Butterbean/Marc Mero Interview Kama vs. The Undertaker Paul Bearer/Undertaker Interview Ken Shamrock vs. HHH- Once again, an important match ends in a DQ.
11/17 Raw is War Steve Austin Interview- Rocky Maivia comes out and steals the IC Title belt. Merc Mero vs. Jerry Lawler Vince McMahon Interview- Part 1 of his interview with Jim Ross on why he did what he did to Bret Hart at the Survivor Series. Ken Shamrock Highlights DX Interview- DX attacks Commissioner Slaughter. Scott Taylor vs. Eric Shelly Marc Mero Interview- It turns into a Marc Mero/ButterBean Brawl. Vince McMahon Interview- Part 2 of his interview about Bret Hart. Vader/Goldust Interview Commissioner Slaughter Interview- Announces to HHH that they are going to wrestle at the next PPV, Degeneration-X. Rocky Maivia vs. Dude Love
11/24 Raw is War DX Interview- Shawn Michaels says that he and Bret Hart will be in the same ring together later in the show. Tag Team Title Match: New Age Outlaws vs. LOD- The Outlaws win the tag titles for the first time together. Goldust Interview- Leds to another brawl with Vader as Goldust brings back the weird Luna. HHH/Slaughter Highlights Sgt. Slaughter Interview- Another dumb line by Michael Cole, "The Cobra Clutch?" Brian Christopher vs. Flanigan DX/Jim The Anvil Neidhart Interview- Shawn Michaels brings out a Bret Hart Midget, obviously not the real Bret. Butterbean Highlights Savio Vega vs. Ken Shamrock Rocky Maivia/Steve Austin Interview- Rocky's beeper goes of saying 3:16 and then gets the Stone Cold Stunner. Kane/Crush Brawl- Watching Kane beat everyone up is starting to get a little old. Vader vs. Shawn Michaels- Jim Neidhart agrees to join DX but DX beat him up instead.
12/1 Raw is War New Age Outlaws/LOD Interview- The New Age Outlaws really start to pick up heel heat around this time. Aguila vs. Taka Luna Interview Elimination Match: Chainz vs. D-Lo Brown vs. Perez vs. Recon- Huge Brawl breaks out between all 4 factions. DX Interview- Shawn Michaels sits in a wheel chair as HHH twists his ankle about 10 times to show that HBK is ready for Ken Shamrock's submission. Rocky Maivia vs. Vader- Steve Austin drives his truck through the crowd and has a few beers. Ken Shamrock Highlights Kane Attacks Scott Taylor Jeff Jarrett Interview Head Bangers vs. New Age Outlaws Marc Mero Interview- Crowd is chanting "Sable Sable" almost the entire time as he is bashing her for "making her a star". There were actually 4 things that made Sable a star; her face, her body, and her big.... well, I won't go there. HHH vs. Jim Neidhart- Neidhart jobs to HHH, obviously to get his WWF release and join Bret Hart and The Bulldog in WCW. Ken Shamrock comes down and has Michaels tapping out to the ankle lock submission.
12/8 Raw is War in Portland, ME, Night After Degeneration-X (IYH). Vince McMahon/Steve Austin Interview LOD vs. Godwinns New Age Outlaws Interview Billy Gunn vs. Dude Love- This started Mick Foley's feud with the Outlaws. Rocky Maivia Interview Taka Michinoku/Jerry Lawler Interview- Jerry Lawler and Brian Christopher jump Taka in the ring. I liked Jerry Lawler and Brian together back in these days. DX Interview- Shawn Michaels mentions that Owen Hart is a tiny nugget that will never flush down. The beginning of his nugget chants. DX plays strip poker outside the ring, even during the next match which is...
Boriquas vs. DOA- The Head Bangers come in to break up DX's party but get beat up until Owen Hart comes in as well. Jeff Jarrett vs. Vader- Match never happens. How many times has Jarrett been able to avoid wrestling on Raw? IC Title Match: Rocky Maivia vs. Steve Austin- Steve Austin forfeits the IC title to Rocky.
12/15 Raw is War Undertaker/Paul Bearer Interview- Undertaker is going to wrestle HBK again at the 1998 Royal Rumble in a casket Match (one of my favorite matches). Jerry Lawler vs. Taka Michinoku Rocky Maivia/Steve Austin Interview Dude Love vs. Road Dogg Vince/Owen Hart Interview- Owen is recieving some good face reaction from the crowd. Rocky Maivia/Steve Austin Interview- Austin throws the IC Title belt into a river. Vince McMahon Interview Steve Blackman vs. Jose Shawn Michaels and HHH vs. LOD- DX and the New Age Outlaws all jump LOD at the end.
12/22 Raw is War DX Interview- One of their usual funny interviews. Mankind/New Age Outlaws Highlights Mankind Interview Steve Austin Interview- Austin stuns a fake Santa Clause and luckily not the real one. Phew. Rocky Maivia vs. Undertaker Owen Hart Attacks HHH Scott Taylor vs. Marc Mero Ken Shamrock vs. D-Lo Brown Rocky Maivia Interview- Rocky is going to give Ken Shamrock an IC Title Match at the Royal Rumble. New Age Outlaws and Mankind Brawl Goldust/Luna Interview- Vader comes in to stop The Gold One's nonsense. European Title Match: HHH vs. Shawn Michaels- Not really a match. HHH just bounces from rope to rope as Shawn "gives" HHH his European Title, killing a tease of a DX split.
12/29 Raw is War, Tracking line at the bottom of this Raw Episode Goldust Interview- Steve Austin comes out to throw him in "Crapper 3:16". Los Boricuas vs. DOA- These guys must fight almost every show. DX Interview- Shawn Michaels comes down in a casket as he and HHH crack some jokes about Chyna's new breasts. I miss this DX!!! They also make fun of Commission Slobber err Slaughter. Kama vs. Ken Shamrock Rocky Maivia Interview Jerry Lawler and Brian Christopher vs. Taka Michinoku and George "the animal" Steele- The dude who eats turnbuckles. Dude Love/Mankind/Cactus Jack Interview- Cactus Jack is back. Cactus Jack vs. New Age Outlaws- The debut of Chainsaw Charlie AKA Terry Funk as he becomes Cactus Jack's tag team partner. Sable/Marc Mero Interview DOA/Kane/Undertaker Brawl- Kane and UT fight off DOA and a couple other guys. Are they together now? Jim Cornette Interview- "Where's the Wrestling?" WWF Title Match: Owen Hart vs. Shawn Michaels- A rarity at this time, a WWF Ti.tle Match. It ends when HHH breaks his crutch on Owen Hart.
Mankind vs. Owen Hart- Mankind picks up a clean victory.
Shawn Michaels, Jose, and Pete Lothario Interview
New Diesel and New Razor Ramon vs. Doug Furnas and Phil Lafon- This is the last Raw episode that the fake Razor and Diesel were on.
Bret Hart Interview
Sycho Sid Interview
Bret Hart vs. Vader
Sid/Pete Lothario/Michaels Segment- Sid powerbombs Pete Lothario onto a table and Shawn runs to the back to check on him.
1/13 Raw
Marc Mero and Goldust vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Jerry Lawler
Sycho Sid Interview
Shawn Michaels Interview
British Bulldog vs. Rocky Maivia
Undertaker vs. Crush- Vader comes out and attacks the Undertaker with the Nation but Ahmed Johnson comes in to make the save.
1/20 Raw, Night After Royal Rumble
Bret Hart Interview- Bret Hart says that he is tried of getting screwed out of the WWF Title (so what else is new?) and so "he quits" but would later come back in the show.
Steve Austin Interview- "Ever since you came back, you ain't done nothin' but cry".
British Bulldog and Owen Hart vs. Doug Furnas and Phil Lafon
Faarooq vs. Bart Gunn
Gorilla Monsoon/Vince McMahon/Steve Austin Interview- Gorilla announces the Final Four main event at the next In Your House.
Steve Austin vs. Undertaker- Vader and Bret Hart all come out and all four men begin brawling.
1/27 Raw
Ahmed Johnson vs. Crush
Shawn Michaels/Bret Hart/Undertaker/Steve Austin Interview- It seems everyone wants to face Shawn for the WWF Title.
British Bulldog vs. Doug Furnas
Savio Vega/Nation Highlights- Shows Savio Vega joining the Nation.
Vader and Mankind vs. The Godwinns
2/3 Raw in Toronto, Canada Vader vs. Steve Austin- Bret Hart gets into a brawl with both wrestlers before the match. Savio Vega vs. Flash Funk Sycho Sid Interview British Bulldog and Owen Hart Interview Tag Team Title Match: Doug Furnas and Phil Lafon vs. Owen Hart and British Bulldog- The Tag Team champs seem to have their problems during this match. Ahmed Johnson Interview Crush vs. Goldust Shawn Michaels/Bret Hart Interview- Bret Hart calls HBK a degenerate (a hint of things to come, huh?) which also leads to a Bret Hart/Steve Austin Brawl. Tiger Ali Singh Int- He signs with the WWF. What a scrub he turned out to be. IC Title Match: Marc Mero vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley NO DQ: Mankind and Faarooq vs. Ahmed Johnson and The Undertaker
2/13 Thursday Raw Thursday in Lowell, MA IC Title Match: Rocky Maivia vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley- You could hear the crowd chant "Rocky sucks". He wins the title here for his first time. Godwinns Highlights Head Bangers vs. Bob Holly and Aldo Montoya Shawn Michaels Interview- Michaels goes for a Hollywood role by acting emotional and forfeits the WWF title due to "losing his smile" and a bad knee. Camera was showing some women in the crowd almost in tears. Savio Vega vs. The Undertaker- Ahmed Johnson comes in to help out UT against NOD. Steve Austin vs. Sycho Sid- Both are heels but they both get their share of fans. Vader Interview Tag Team Title Match: Crush and Faarooq vs. Owen Hart and British Bulldog Bret Hart Interview- Takes place during the last match. Vader vs. Bret Hart
2/17 Raw in Nashville, TN, Night After Final Four WWF Title Match: Sycho Sid vs. Bret Hart- Steve Austin comes in before the match and attacks both men which delayed the match. Shawn Michaels Highlights, Final Four Highlights, Sycho Sid Int Marc Mero vs. Savio Vega Bret Hart Int IC Title Match: Leif Cassidy vs. Rocky Maivia Hunter Hearst Helmsley Interview Jerry Lawler Int- He takes a sign away from a fan that says, ECW Rules and makes fun of ECW. He calls out ECW to come to Raw next week. This may seem like a small segment but oh, just you wait. It started something big. Goldust/Marlena Interview- Hunter Hearst Helmsley comes down to the ring and gives Goldust the Pedigree. Some amazon who was later to be named Chyna shakes the life out of Marlena. I believe this is Chyna's Raw debut. Hardy Boys vs. Head Bangers- The Hardys look weird. Jeff Hardy has shorter blonde hair and they have no charisma and get no reaction like they would later in their careers. They just totally job to the Head Bangers. Sycho Sid/Bret Hart/Steve Austin Brawl, Gorilla Monsoon Int Flash Funk vs. Owen Hart Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Bart Gunn WWF Title Match: Sycho Sid vs. Bret Hart- The match finally happens as it was delayed the entire show and attempted several times. Sycho Sid wins the title from Bret Hart for the second time.
2/24 Raw in New York City, NY (where Raw was born) The Godwinns vs. The New Blackjacks ECW Segment- Paul E. hits the ring and ECW takes over with the debut of the BWO, The Blue World Order. ECW Match: Little Guido vs. Big Stevie Cool Arm Wrestling Match: Sunny vs. Marlena- Same things happens that always happens in all arm wrestling matches. Savio Vega vs. Goldust- Too long of a match. Ken Shamrock Interview- Ken is just a fan in the crowd and not a WWF wrestler yet. The King acts like they know each other and Ken says, "I don't know you". ECW Match: Mikey Whipwreck vs. Taz Head Bangers vs. LOD- The Legion of Doom return to the WWF! Huge "Nitro Sucks" and "Bischoff Sucks" chants break out. Shawn Michaels Video ECW Match: D-Von Dudley vs. Tommy Dreamer Sycho Sid/Bret Hart/Steve Austin Highlights- From last week. Also shows Bret going postal again after he lost his title last week. That's funny how Bret lost the title 5 times and of 3 of those times, he would cry and complain about it. Ken Shamrock Int Undertaker vs. Faarooq
3/3 Raw in Deutschland Halle Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Bret Hart IC Title Match: Vader vs. Rocky Maivia ECW/Raw Highlights- From Last Week. The Sultan vs. Flash Funk- Jerry Lawler and Paul E. call in and talk to Vince McMahon over the phone to talk about what happened last week. Steve Austin Highlights, Sycho Sid Int Ahmed Johnson Interview- Ahmed accepts the challenge made by Faarooq about the street fight at WrestleMania 13. LOD Highlights WWF Title Match: Mankind vs. Sycho Sid- I loved Sid's chokeslam and powerbomb back in the day. They were so smooth like the way he did them in this match. Steve Austin Interview European Title Match: Owen Hart vs. British Bulldog- This is the first match for the European title. The British Bulldog wins this match and becomes the first European Champion. Good match.
3/10 Raw in Worcester, MA with a new design Sycho Sid/Undertaker/Paul Bearer Interview- This was the debut of the current design for Raw and the debut of "Raw is War/Warzone". Rocky Maivia vs. Tony Kucker- I don't know who that is, so don't even ask. Heavy Metal, Pentagon, and Pierroth vs. Hector Garza, Octagon, and Latin Lover Ahmed Johnson vs. Roy Raymond Faarooq/Ahmed Johnson/LOD Interview Tag Team Title Match: New Blackjacks vs. Owen Hart and British Bulldog ECW/Lawler Brawl- Lawler does a great job at acting pist that ECW stars are in the arena. Leif Cassedy vs. Miguel Perez Sycho Sid Int Ken Shamrock/Steve Austin/Bret Hart Interview- Ken is going to referee the Austin/Hart Match at WrestleMania and both wrestlers tell him to be a fair referee. Bret Hart talks about all the people that have screwed him in the past. That's all he did in his last year in the WWF was cry and complain about being screwed. It gets a little old to hear. Billy Gunn vs. Aldo Montoya- The Honky Tonk Man brings back Billy Gunn. Mankind Int Goldust vs. Tim McGeeny The Great Debate: Jerry The King Lawler vs. Paul E.- The two have a debate about ECW and give each other some shoot comments. Tommy Dreamer and The Sandman come out and attack the King (sort of). Vader and Mankind vs. Sycho Sid and The Undertaker
3/17 Raw in Syracuse, NY LOD vs. Crush and Savio Vega Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Flash Funk Mini Vader and Mini Mankind vs. Mini Goldust and Mascarita Sagrada, Jr Gorilla Monsoon Interview Bret Hart Interview- Like all his other interviews, he says he is the best and that he always gets screwed. Blah Blah Blah. Sultan vs. Mike Bell- Rocky Maivia does commentary. Shawn Michaels Interview- He says he should be back in the ring in a couple of months. Vader vs. British Bulldog Billy Gunn vs. Ken Shamrock- Billy calls out Ken and the two "get it on". Shamrock dominates. Steve Austin Int, Sycho Sid Int WWF Title, Steel Cage Match: Bret Hart vs. Sycho Sid- Huge match, right before WrestleMania that could have changed everything. Steve Austin and The Undertaker come out and get involved but Sid is able to keep his title. Bret Hart/Steve Austin Interview- This happens directly after the match. Bret Hart says, "this is bullshit" on live tv! He again talks about how he was screwed. He is PIST! A huge brawl break out after the interview.
3/24 Raw in Rockford, IL, Night After WrestleMania 13 Tag Team Title Match: Head Bangers vs. British Bulldog and Owen Hart- The tag team champs begin to fight each other as it looked like they were going to break up. Owen challenges The Bulldog to a European title match and Davey Boy accepts. Mankind Interview Bart Gunn vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley Slammy Award Highlights El Mosco, Hysteria, and Abismo Negro vs. Venum, Super Nova, and Discovery Rocky Maivia/Rocky Johnson Int Flash Funk vs. Brooklyn Brawler Ken Shamrock Int- He explains why he stopped the match with Bret and Austin at WM 13. Bret Hart/Shawn Michaels Interview- Bret apoligizes to his fans everywhere in the world except to the American fans. This is where the big America vs. Canada feud began. He crys, he complains, and he bitches as only Bret Hart can and does. HBK comes out and they exchange some words. Bret then attacks HBK's injured knee, Sycho Sid comes out and chases Bret away as the crowd really turns on the heat towards Bret Hart. Leif Cassedy vs. Rocky Maivia- Bret Hart comes out to do commentary and then attacks the knee of Rocky Maivia the way he did to HBK. Ahmed Johnson vs. Savio Vega Undertaker/Mankind/Paul Bearer Interview- Bad interview to end the show.
3/31 Raw in
European Title Match: Owen Hart vs. British Bulldog- Bret Hart comes out and stops the match. He reunites with his brother for the first time in over 3 years and also with The British Bulldog and reforms the Hart Foundation. El Mosco vs. Super Nova LOD Interview Jesse Jammes vs. Jerry Fox Jesse Jammes/Honky Tonk Man- Jammes turns down Honky Tonk Man's offer to join him. Crush and Savio Vega vs. Rod Bell and Adam O'Brien- Shawn Michaels calls in and says he will talk to Bret Hart next week on Raw. Ken Shamrock Video Paul Bearer/Undertaker Interview- Mankind throws a fireball in the Undertaker's face. Sycho Sid Int Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Goldust Steve Austin/Bret Hart Interview- Austin recieves a lot of cheers as his road towards a mega star and fan favorite begins. IC Title Match: Bret Hart vs. Rocky Maivia- Hart Foundation, Steve Austin, and LOD run in.4/7 Raw in
Tag Team Title Match: Godwinns vs. Owen Hart and British Bulldog Steve Austin vs. Billy Gunn- Billy does a Ric Flair-like "flop" and you can see and hear the crowd laugh. Truth Commission Leader Interview- This is really dumb as he would later go on to bring out the biggest "collection of trailer park trash". Bret Hart Interview Shawn Michaels Interview- He talks about Bret Hart and why he came back several months ago and other items about Bret. Head Bangers vs. Barry Horowitz and Freddie Joe Floyd NO DQ: Ken Shamrock vs. Vernon White- Shamrock's WWF debut. Quick Match, of course. Vader vs. Frank Giletto Steve Austin/Gorilla Monsoon Interview- Steve Austin gets another match with Bret Hart at the next In Your House, Revenge of the Taker. Mankind/Undertaker Interview Steve Austin vs. Mankind4/14 Raw in USA and South Africa LOD vs. Godwinns Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Jesse Jammes Rocky Maivia vs. Savio Vega- The Nation (Rocky's future home) would come in to attack him. Steve Austin Interview Goldust vs. The Sultan Bret Hart Video Mankind and Vader vs. Head Bangers Slammy Awards/Bikini Contest Highlights Truth Commission Leader Interview Ahmed Johnson vs. Crush Faarooq Interview
4/21 Raw in Binghamton, NY, Night After Revenge of the Taker Steve Austin/Bret Hart Interview- Steve Austin is going to get a title shot at the next In Your House, A Cold Day In Hell. Ahmed Johnson vs. The Sultan Bret Hart/Steve Austin Int Vader Segment- Highlights of Vader on a tv show where he was arrested legitamitly when he was in Kuwait. Ken Shamrock Interview- Kenny challenges Mike Tyson, but nothing ever comes of this. Just a publicity stunt. Street Fight: Steve Austin vs. Bret Hart- The Hart Foundation attacks Austin right at the beginning but Shawn Michaels comes in to make the save and make the match one on one again. Steve Austin puts the sharp shooter in Bret and holds if for about 2 minutes. They take Bret Hart away on a stretcher and then to an ambulance and the driver was Steve Austin himself who attacked Bret Hart again. Tiger Ali Singh vs. Salvatore Sincere Jesse Jammes vs. Rock-a-Billy- A battle between future tag team champions/partners. Shawn Michaels/Steve Austin Argue, Mankind Int Undertaker vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley- Mankind comes in and attemps to burn the Undertaker. Big brawl breaks out after the match. Steve Austin Interview- Steve Austin puts down the crowd for cheering him?? That's stupid yet the crowd still cheers?? I don't get it. Owen Hart and the British Bulldog come in and jump Austin and again, Shawn Michaels makes the save. Brian Pillman makes his return to attack Austin as well.
4/28 Raw in Omaha, NE Brian Pillman Interview- He "prays" for Steve Austin and tries to set up a trap for him. Flash Funk vs. Rock-a-Billy Bret Hart Interview LOD vs. Doug Furnas and Phillip LaFon Ahmed Johnson Int IC Title Match: Owen Hart vs. Rocky Maivia- Owen wins his first WWF singles gold as he takes home the WWF Intercontinental championship. Steve Austin Interview Vader/Ken Shamrock Video- Getting everyone ready for the next IYH Jesse Jammes vs. Vader Vader Interview- Ken Shamrock comes in and the two have a quick brawl. Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Goldust Undertaker Int British Bulldog vs. The Undertaker- Steve Austin comes out and he and UT brawl. Jim Neidhart makes his return to attack Austin and join the Hart Foundation.
5/5 Raw in Green Bay, WI Bret Hart Interview Ahmed Johnson vs. Rock-a-Billy Ken Shamrock Video- These videos about Kenny are kind of boring. Vader vs. Goldust- Big brawl breaks out after the match. Dustin/Terri Runnels Interview Gauntlet Match: Crush vs. 2 Jobbers and Ahmed Johnson Shawn Michaels/Bret Hart Interview- The Hart Foundation run in to attack HBK but LOD comes in to run them off. LOD vs. Doug Furnas and Phillip LaFon Undertaker Interview Steve Austin vs. British Bulldog- A big brawl breaks out after the match.
5/12 Raw in Newark, DE, Night After Cold Day in Hell Bret Hart Interview- This guy just says the same thing over and over again. Who he likes, who he hates, how he's been screwed. Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Ahmed Johnson Steve Austin Interview Leif Cassidy vs. Scott Putski LOD vs. PG-13- You remember PG-13? Those scrub white rappers that came out with the Nation? Not much of a match. Mankind/Paul Bearer Interview- Paul Bearer says that if UT does not reunite with him, then he will reveal a secret and that UT knows that he is telling the truth. I believe this is the first mention of anything that has to do with Kane. Faarooq Interview- Faarooq is the number one contender for the WWF title. Faarooq makes it a racial thing about blacks not being champions. Savio Vega vs. Undertaker Jerry Lawler/Rob Van Dam Int Rob Van Dam vs. Jeff Hardy- RVD's WWF debut as he came out as "Mr. Monday Night". He looked awesome and in my mind, it's too bad he didn't stay in the WWF for very long. Dustin Runnels Interview- Yawn!!! Undertaker Int Owen Hart and The British Bulldog vs. Doug Furnas and Phillip LaFon vs. Head Bangers vs. New Blackjacks Bret Hart/Shawn Michaels Interview/Segment- Bret is in a wheel chair and rips on Shawn Michaels while he is standing right there, listening to him. Raw then goes off the air so in order to see the result of Bret's verbal abuse toward HBK, you have to see the highlights during the next Raw show.
5/19 Raw in Mobile, AL Bret Hart/Shawn Michaels Highlights- From last week. Shows what happened when Raw went of the air which was Bret telling HBK that he knows he wants to hit Bret but he "doesn't have the inside to do it". HBK then gives Bret Hart some Sweet Chin Music as Bret falls back over his chair. Steve Austin/Shawn Michaels/Hart Foundation Interview- Austin and HBK go face to face, yelling at each other, and then brawling, when the Hart Foundation begin to laugh at them. They then brawl again as it's kind of funny to see them yell, brawl, yell, team up, brawl, team up, yell. etc. Crush vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley Owen Hart vs. Bob Holly Shawn Michaels/Ken Shamrock Int Mankind Interview- They talk about him and his life growing up as Mick Foley. Leif Cassidy vs. Scott Taylor Hart Foundation/Shawn Michaels Interview- Bret Hart challenges HBK to a match at the King Of The Ring. "You couldn't go 10 minutes in any situation, if you know what I mean" - HBK said this to Bret Hart. Goldust Interview- Goldust brings his wife and kid to the ring... Can you say sympothy card? Goldust vs. Rock-a-Billy Ahmed Johnson Interview Steve Austin Int Rocky Maivia vs. Faarooq Undertaker/Paul Bearer Interview Jim Neidhart vs. Steve Austin- Short Match. The Hart Foundation and Shawn Michaels come in at the end. HBK and Austin argue again and then brawl. I always laugh. You would think they could be in the ring together for atleast 1 minute without yelling or fighting each other.
5/26 Raw in Evansville, IN Steve Austin/Shawn Michaels/LOD Interview- HBK and Austin yell again but finally, they don't exchange any punches. LOD vs. Brian Pillman and Jim Neidhart- Match ends with a huge brawl. Austin and HBK brawl again! I guess it was too good to be true. Paul Bearer Interview D-Lo Brown vs. Bob Holly- We finally get to see D-Lo wrestle on Raw. Undertaker Int, Jerry Lawler Int Goldust vs. Jerry The King Lawler- The King gets a loud reaction. Hart Foundation/Steve Austin Brawl Flash Funk vs. Rocky Maivia- Is it me or does it look like Rocky has a very bored look to him? He walks to the ring real slowly and that's not a good way to try to get fan reaction. Mankind Interview- He talks about his injured testicles, earlier in his life and how girls finally looked at his genitalia and that that was the happy day of his life??? Kind of funny in a wierd sort of way. Hart Foundation Interview Vader vs. Ahmed Johnson Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Rock-a-Billy Mankind Interview- Shows video clips of Mick Foley in his past, wrestling at his house and shows him in a few of those barbed wire matches. Tag Team Title Match: Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels vs. Owen Hart and British Bulldog- HBK's return to the ring after being out for about 4 months. He shows no signs of ring rust as he and Austin win the tag titles. They then argue again after the match. Geez, that's all they do. Paul Bearer/Undertaker Interview- It appears that Paul Bearer has forced UT to return to him.
6/2 Raw in Huntington, WV Undertaker/Paul Bearer/Sycho Sid/Faarooq Interview- SID returns! There is going to be a rematch of the main event from WrestleMania 13, later in this same show. Faarooq/Ahmed Johnson Highlights Faarooq vs. Ahmed Johnson- Their almost one year long feud continues. A brawl breaks out between The Nation and The Undertaker. Hart Foundation/Steve Austin/Shawn Michaels Interview- Bret Hart says he can't wrestle at the King Of The Ring. IC Title Match: Bob Holly vs. Owen Hart Shawn Michaels Interview Mankind Interview Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Goldust- Again??? Tag Team Title Match: LOD vs. Shawn Michaels and Steve Austin- Match ends in a count out because Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels began to brawl on the outside. Mankind Interview Savio Vega vs. Mankind- Savio Vega and Crush brawl. Seemed like nothing big but the two would later begin their own factions. WWF Title Match: Sycho Sid vs. The Undertaker
6/9 Raw is War in Hartford, CT, Night After King Of The Ring. LOD and Ahmed Johnson vs. The Nation of Domination Hunter Hearst Helmsley/Mankind/Chyna Interview- Hunter said that he should have won the KOTR in 1996, which what was going to happen but because of the famous MSG scene, he we de-pushed. European Title Match: Goldust vs. British Bulldog Faarooq Interview- Faarooq kicks Crush and Savio Vega out of the Nation of Domination. Doug Furnas and Phillip Lafon vs. Head Bangers- We see Paul E. and Tommy Dreamer walk through the crowd. Steve Austin Interview Rob Van Dam vs. Flash Funk- RVD looks really impressive in the WWF. Brawl breaks out after the match. Sycho Sid vs. Owen Hart- Sid picks up the win in a non-title match. Mankind Interview- He puts the manible claw in Jim Ross. Rock-a-Billy vs. Bart Gunn Brian Pillman vs. Steve Austin- Match never happens because Austin is attacked by The Hart Foundation on his way to the ring. For some reason, Mankind comes down, leading to.... Brian Pillman vs. Mankind- Your usual brawl breaks out in the end like they always seem to be doing lately.
6/16 Raw is War in Lake Placid, NY Steve Austin/Mankind/Ken Shamrock Interview Brian Pillman Int Tag Team Title Match: Blackjacks vs. Owen Hart and British Bulldog NOD Last Week Highlights Undertaker/Paul Bearer Int, Ken Shamrock Int Phineous Godwinn vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley Faarooq Int Brian Christopher vs. Chris Candido- Paul Heyman at the announce table. Goldust vs. Jim Niedhart- Goldust wins but British Bulldog's music starts playing... Music dude, you're fired! Steve Austin vs. Brian Pillman Hart Foundation Int Scrub Lightweight match- I dont know who the wrestlers were but they're werent important. Headbangers vs. Jerry Lawler and Rob Van Dam Ahmed Johnson/Paul Bearer Int Ahmed Johnson and Undertaker vs. Kama Mustaffa and Faarooq- Ahmed joins the Nation of Domination after attacking the Undertaker.
6/23 Raw is War in Detroit, MI Nation Of Domination/Crush Interview- Ahmed Johnson said he joined the Nation because he is black. Seriously. How dumb of a reason is that? This interview leads to a brawl between the new DOA and Nation. Ken Shamrock vs. Rock-a-Billy Godwinns vs. LOD- There are a couple of skips during this match, but nothing to big. Flash Funk vs. Sabu- This match goes to the extreme. British Bulldog vs. Mankind IC Title Match: Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Goldust vs. Owen Hart Bret Hart/Jim Neidhart/Thomas Hearnes Interview Scott Taylor vs. Brian Christpoher- The match between two future tag team partners. Undertaker and Vader vs. Faarooq and D-Lo Brown
6/30 Ken Shamrock vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley Ahmed Johnson Highlights LOD Interview Faarooq and D-Lo Brown vs. LOD Nation/Savio Vega Interview- Debut of Los Boriquas. We all know what an impact they made on the WWF. Brian Christopher vs. Scott Putski Undertaker Interview Mankind vs. Brian Pillman Paul Bearer Interview- He says that the Undertaker killed his parents. He also mentions the Undertaker's "brother", Kane. Head Bangers vs. Owen Hart and British Bulldog- After the match, Jim Cornette returns and brings in the Head Hunters, some 400 pound fat dudes. Undertaker Interview- He gives his side to the story that Paul Bearer told. Vader vs. Rock-a-Billy Jim Neidhart vs. Steve Austin- Mankind and the Hart Foundation all come out to brawl.
7/7 Raw in Canada, Night After Canadian Stampede. Bret Hart Interview- Bret Had the Canadian Nation Anthem playing but Steve Austin came up from behind to hit him and the other Hart Foundation members with a chair. Taka Michinoku vs. Great Sasuke- Each one missed one of their air moves. "How is a Japanese wrestler named Taco?" King. "That's Taka" Vince. DOA vs. Los Boricuas Paul Bearer Interview- Talks about Kane Faarooq and D-Lo Brown vs. Owen Hart and British Bulldog Steve Austin vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley- Mankind comes out to recieve a hug from Austin, and also the stunner. Brian Christopher vs. Scrub Steve Austin Interview- "Ill kiss his ass, if I cant kick it, and thats the way its gonna be." Austin will Kiss Owen Harts ass if he loses to him at SummerSlam. Goldust vs. Bret Hart
7/14 Raw in San Antonio, TX Hart Foundation Interview Jerry The King Lawler and Brian Christopher vs. Scott and Ivan Putski Tajiri vs. Taka Head Bangers vs. Los Boricuas Shawn Michaels Interview Boricuas/DOA Brawl Jim Neidhart vs. Ken Shamrock LOD vs. Blackjacks- Match never happens as LOD is attacked by ?. Flash Funk vs. Vader Tag Team Title Match: British Bulldog and Owen hart vs. Steve Austin and
?- So who is going to help Austin defend the tag titles? The debut of Mick Foley's Dude Love character.7/21 Raw in Halifax, Noca Scotia, Canada Vader vs. Ken Shamrock Hart Foundation/Steve Austin Interview- Bret Hart says that America is in a shape of a toilet bowl because they are full of crap. Funny stuff. I mean... err.. no it's not. Bryan Walsh vs. Brian Christopher Mick Foley Interview- Hightlights shown from Mick Foley's past. Godwinns vs. New Blackjacks vs. Head Bangers Shawn Michaels Interview- HBK says he is going to be the guest referee in the main event at SummerSlam. HHH vs. The Patriot Paul Bearer Interview Faarooq vs. Goldust Owen Hart, British Bulldog, and Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin, Dude Love, and Undertaker- All the champions at this time in one match.
7/28 Raw in Pittsburg, PA Bret Hart Interview Savio Vega and Perez vs. LOD HHH Interview- He tells Vader it's Jenny Craig time. HHH vs. Vader- Never happens. Mankind comes in and attcks HHH and Chyna. Flash Funk, Bob Holly, and Jesse James vs. The Truth Commission- Their WWF Raw debut. Yeh!! Crush vs. Faarooq Tag Team Title Match: The Godwinns vs. Dude Love and Steve Austin Arm Wrestling Match: Ken Shamrock vs. British Bulldog- It ends the same way these matches always do. Goldust vs. Rockabiliy Undertaker Highlights Shawn Michaels Interview The Patriot vs. Bret Hart- With help from Shawn Michaels, The Patriot beat Bret Hart.
8/4 Night After SummerSlam. Hart Foundation/Slaughter/Steve Austin Interview- Sgt. Slaughter is named the new commissioner of the WWF. Faarooq Interview Ken Shamrock vs. Kama Taka vs. Brian Christopher HHH vs. Vader Patriot Interview The Sultan vs. The Patriot- Bret Hart gets into a brawl with the Patriot after the match. Shawn Michaels Interview- Just for hitting the Undertaker in the head with a chair one night ago at SummerSlam, he draws some MAD heel heat from the crowd. HBK puts down the crowd as well, not helping the cause. Obviously, Michaels turns heel here. Undertaker/Paul Bearer Interview Ahmed Johnson vs. Chainz- The Nation turns their back on Ahmed Johnson. Bob Holly vs. Brian Pillman- Brian is forced to where a dress due to his loss at SummerSlam. Dude Love vs. Owen Hart- The very last of this match got cut off. The ending is shown in highlights during the next Raw.
8/11 Shawn Michaels/Com. Slaughter Interview- HBK is just too funny to watch sometimes. This is his first of many times, trying to avoid the spit flying from Slaughter's mouth when he talks. If you have seen it before, you know it's funny when he did it. LOD vs. Godwinns Tony Williams vs. Scott Putski Flash Funk vs. Brian Pillman Dude Love Interview- HBK cuts in. Too bad Foley and HBK couldn't have more feuds together. That would have been awesome. British Bulldog and Owen Hart vs. The Patriot and Ken Shamrock Bret Hart Highlights- They show interviews from Canadian fans and Jason Sensation was one of them. Faarooq vs. Chainz- Huge moment here in the WWF history. Rocky Maivia comes from the crowd and gives Chainz the Rock Bottom as he turns heel here and joins the Nation. The Rock in the Nation is what got him over BIG TIME and made him a mega star. So this is where he turned heel and joined the Nation. Again, this was a huge moment in the WWF's history. Patriot/Bret Hart Brawl Shawn Michaels vs. Mankind- Damn good match for a Raw is War. Again, I wish we could have seen these two draw out a feud for a long time. It would have been special. HBK wins as Rick Rude, HHH, and Chyna come to ringside.
8/18 Rick Rude Interview- A boring interview actually. LOD vs. British Bulldog and Owen Hart Brian Christopher vs. Flash Funk The Sultan vs. Ken Shamrock Faarooq/Rocky Maivia Interview- Rocky's first interview as a heel in the Nation. Jesse James vs. Brian Pillman Goldust/Pillman Interview Vader vs. The Patriot- Bret Hart comes down with him Canadian Flag. Vader grabs it and breaks it and a big brawl breaks out. Steve Austin Interview HHH and HBK vs. Mankind and Undertaker- Where DX all began. Good match as HBK and HHH looked good as a tag team. In probably the sickest chair shot I have seen, HBK smacks Undertaker with a chair, "busting the Undertaker wide open".
8/29 Friday Night's Main Event in
Shawn Michaels Interview- He talks about what happened at Summerslam and The Undertaker. WWF Title Match: Vader vs. Bret Hart The Patriot Int, Sunny Int, Goldust/Brian Pillman Highlights- From last Raw. Goldust vs. Salvatore Sincere Brian Pillman Int, Steve Austin Int Dude Love vs. Billy Gunn Dude Love Int- "Steve Austin's like cheap toilet paper. He don't take crap off nobody" - Foley. Sunny/Owen Hart Int Undertaker Interview Hawk vs. British Bulldog Sunny/Los Boriquas Int Rocky Maivia and Faarooq vs. Crush and Chainz Jerry Lynn vs. Taka Michinoku Truth Commission Int Headbangers vs. Reacon and Sniper- Wow, what a great main event.9/5 Friday Night's Main Event in
The Patriot vs. Owen Hart Commissioner Slaughter Int- He is forcing Austin to hand over his half of the tag team championship. Steve Austin Int Steve Austin Interview British Bulldog vs. Dude Love Goldust/Brian Pillman Highlights, Brian Pillman Int Bret Hart Interview Rick Rude/Sunny Int- Horny old man is trying to pick up on Sunny. HHH vs. Undertaker LOD vs. Jesus and Jose- DOA/Boriquas brawl breaks out. Patriot Video Ken Shamrock vs. Salvatore Sincere Steve Casey vs. Scott Putski Paul Bearer Int Interrogator vs. Two Scrubs9/8 Raw is War in Cincinnati, OH, Night After Ground Zero. Comm. Slaughter/Steve Austin Interview- Austin throws a couple of good lines at Slaughter and then stuns him. My tape has been chewed up a little here during this segment so a couple of minutes acts up with tracking lines, etc. NO DQ: Bret Hart vs. Vader- Match ends with a big brawl. Godwinns vs. Head Bangers Brian Pillman Interview Piratita Morgan vs. Max Mini Undertaker/Shawn Michaels Interview Owen Hart vs. Goldust Brian Pillman Interview Hart Foundation Interview Shawn Michaels and HHH attack The British Bulldog Savio Vega vs. The Patriot vs. HHH
9/15 Raw Ken Shamrock vs. Faarooq Steve Austin Interview Pantera vs. Taka Michinoku Truth Commission vs. LOD Dude Love vs. Brian Pillman Steve Austin/Bret Hart Interview- Jerry Lawler tries to read some papers from over Austin's shoulder so Austin stuns him. You could just see it too. The Patriot vs. Owen Hart Shawn Michaels/Undertaker Interview- Says he wants to be the European champion and become the first man in the WWF history to ever hold all 4 titles. Tag Team Title Match: Bret Hart and British Bulldog vs. Head Bangers- No Tag Title change here.
9/22 Raw is War in New York City, NY, Following One Night Only. Rocky Maivia vs. Ahmed Johnson Undertaker/Shawn Michaels Interview LOD vs. Faarooq and Kama Brian Pillman Interview Owen Hart vs. Brian Pillman- It started out as a comedy match but the two end up brawling and having a "real match", if you want to call any match in wrestling real.. Steve Austin/Vince McMahon Interview- Vince tells Austin that he can't wrestle and Steve stuns Vince for the first time. I guess this kind of started their long feud together. Dude Love/Mankind/Cactus Jack Interview- The WWF debut and return of Cactus Jack. NO DQ: Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Cactus Jack- Cactus Jack wins in a crazy one! Shawn Michaels Interview Shawn Michaels/Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Rick Rude, and Chyna attack Undertaker Bret Hart vs. Goldust- HBK, Hunter, Rude, Owen, Bulldog, and Neidhart run in at the end.
9/29 Raw is War Rick Rude/Shawn Michaels/Hunter Hearst Helmsley/Comm. Slaughter/Bret Hart Interview- HBK and HHH's first "degenerate" interview together. Hunter says he isn't waiting for a break anymore and he is taking things into his own hands. Really funny Interview. HBK and HHH try to avoid the spit from Slaughter. One Night Only Highlights- Highlights from the Bulldog/HBK match. British Bulldog vs. Vader Faarooq Highlights Faarooq vs. Ahmed Johnson Pillman's XXX Files Interview The Sultan vs. Goldust Steve Austin/Vince McMahon Interview Tag Team Title Match: Jesus and Jose vs. Head Bangers Owen Hart Interview- Steve Austin comes in to give Owen Hart the Stone Cold Stunner. Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Undertaker- Hunter's big push begins as he starts to face big names.
10/6 Raw is War in Kansas City, MO, Night After Badd Blood. 10 Bell Salute For Brian Pillman Shawn Michaels/Hunter Hearst Helmsley/Bret Hart Interview- HBK and Hunter push around Michael Cole in the ring as he tries to do an interview. They show the famous "Curtain Call" scene from MSG in May 1996 with HBK, HHH, Diesel, and Razor Ramon huging in the middle of the ring. Lumberjack Match: Head Bangers vs. Godwinns- Jerry Lawler tells Vince McMahon to go on a firing spree and start with Jim Ross. Funny. Ring ends with about 30 wrestlers in the ring as the crowd goes nuts! Miguel Perez vs. Marc Mero- Marc Mero returns after a long time out with an injury. Jim Cornette Interview- Tells us his view on where wrestling is these days and talks about the nWo. Rocky Maivia vs. British Bulldog- Led to a Nation/Hart Foundation brawl. Steve Austin/Faarooq Interview IC Title Match: Owen Hart vs. Hawk Vince McMahon/Melanie Pillman- This interview should not have taken place. Brian Pillman's wife does an interview the day after her husband's death. Brian Pillman Video Kane Attacks The Hardy Boys- Kane makes his WWF Raw debut. Paul Bearer Interview Bret Hart vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley- tasteless but funny, Shawn Michaels comes down and picks his nose with the Canadian flag. HBK nails Bret Hart with a superkick as HBK/HHH/Chyna run away from The Hart Foundation.
10/13 Raw is War, Funniest Raw Ever. Hart Foundation/HBK/HHH Interview- HBK says that their faction will be known as Degeneration-X. They both make fun of Bret Hart. Owen Hart vs. Kama- DX comes to down for commentary. The Nation attacks Bret Hart and then Shawn Michaels runs up to watch very closely and softly hits Bret with banana a couple of times. Funny, funny stuff. HBK is playing his degenerate role perfectly. Kane attacks Flash Funk Paul Bearer Interview- After the interview, Flash Funk is still in the ring. Shawn Michaels pins him for an easy 1-2-3 and acts as if it was a tough match. Steve Austin/Faarooq Interview- Steve Austin is going to return to the ring at the Survivor Series. Faarooq comes out and talks about a fence?? Steve Austins says, I don't understand a word you said. LOD Interview Tajiri vs. Brain Christopher Jim Cornette Interview- More shoot comments by Cornette, this time, he rips on Phil Mushnick. Really powerful, strong interview. Goldust vs. Savio Vega HBK/HHH/Comm. Slaughter Interview- Ahmed Johnson comes down to the ring but The Nation attack him. DX runs to the ramp and act like they are at the movies with popcorn and soda. Funny scene. This was probably the funniest wrestling show I have ever seen and by far DX's funniest show. Tag Team Title Match: LOD vs. The Godwinns- LOD win the tag titles here finally.
10/20 Raw is War Ken Shamrock and Ahmed Johnson vs. Rocky Maivia and Kama- DX decides to watch the match on the ramp. Faarooq vs. Bret Hart Jeff Jarrett Interview- A "shoot" interview by Jeff as he returns to the WWF after his first stint in WCW. Brian Christopher vs. Marc Mero IC and European Title Match: Owen Hart vs. Shawn Michaels- Title for Title Match. Good match with a lot of action from others coming in and interfering. Match goes to a no contest. Undertaker Interview- "I will never fight my own flesh and blood. I will never fight Kane". **Sob Sob** That's so sweet. Dude Love/Kane Brawl Head Bangers vs. Billy Gunn and Jesse James- I believe this is the beginning of the New Age Outlaws. Tijari vs. Taka Michinoku- Good match. Godwinns/DOA/Truth Commission Brawl Mankind Interview- Wierd way to end a show.
10/27 Raw is War Nation/Bret Hart/DX Interview- Bret Hart says to the Nation, "First of all, brothers!" The WWF is playing a racial angle. Not fresh. Goldust vs. HHH- Shawn Michaels is commentating at ringside as DX does their thing after the match. Jim Cornette Interview- Jim puts down some stars who clame to be the icon of wrestling, including Hogan, Savage, Piper, and others. IC Title Match: Ahmed Johnson vs. Owen Hart- Steve Austin costs Ahmed a chance at the IC title. Mankind Interview WWF Title Match: Ken Shamrock vs. Bret Hart- Bret Hart is tapping out from the angle lock submission but the referee was out. Match ends with a huge HBK/Hart Brawl. Blackjacks vs. Billy Gunn and Jesse James Paul Bearer/Kane Interview DX Interview- Shawn Michaels moons the camera which has Jim Ross asking "what has happened to us?" Marc Mero vs. Flash Funk Jeff Jarrett Interview- He explains how his persona was in his early WWF days and talks about WCW. A "shoot" interview. Savio Vega and Perez vs. LOD- This is an even worse way to end a show.
11/3 Raw is War Steve Austin/Ahmed Johnson Interview Aguila vs. Super Loco- See Super Loco before he was Super Crazy in ECW. Goldust/Marlena Interview- Goldust turns heel as he leaves his wife for no real reason. The he goes off into some weird gimmick after this. This is the last we see of "Marlena". Bret Hart/HBK Highlights Ahmed Johnson/Kane/Mankind Brawl Steve Austin Interview- Turns into a big brawl with many superstars. DX Interview- Without a doubt, one of their best and funniest skits/interviews that they have ever done. To try and avoid the spit from Commissioner Slobber, HBK and HHH put on helmets with windshield wippers. Funny stuff. Vader vs. British Bulldog- A fan from the crowd comes in to help out Vader. It's... It's... It's Steve Blackman!!! Steve's grand WWF debut. Jose and Jesus vs. Road Dogg and Billy Gunn Ken Shamrock vs. Shawn Michaels- Good match. Ends in the obvious DQ as HBK was tapping to the angle lock submission.
11/10 Raw is War, Night After Survivor Series. DX/Ken Shamrock/Slaughter Interview- The next night after Bret Hart's screwjob at Survivor Series '97, this is the debut of DX's music. Your usual funny DX interview. Marc Mero vs. Ahmed Johnson Taka Michinoku vs. Devon Storm Goldust/Vader Interview Steve Austin Interview Boricuas/Steve Blackman Brawl- Really a pointless brawl in a weak attempt to get Blackman over. Obviously it didn't work. No DQ: Road Dogg and Billy Gunn vs. Blackjack Bradshaw Jeff Jarrett Interview- Another one of his "shoot" interviews. Butterbean/Marc Mero Interview Kama vs. The Undertaker Paul Bearer/Undertaker Interview Ken Shamrock vs. HHH- Once again, an important match ends in a DQ.
11/17 Raw is War Steve Austin Interview- Rocky Maivia comes out and steals the IC Title belt. Merc Mero vs. Jerry Lawler Vince McMahon Interview- Part 1 of his interview with Jim Ross on why he did what he did to Bret Hart at the Survivor Series. Ken Shamrock Highlights DX Interview- DX attacks Commissioner Slaughter. Scott Taylor vs. Eric Shelly Marc Mero Interview- It turns into a Marc Mero/ButterBean Brawl. Vince McMahon Interview- Part 2 of his interview about Bret Hart. Vader/Goldust Interview Commissioner Slaughter Interview- Announces to HHH that they are going to wrestle at the next PPV, Degeneration-X. Rocky Maivia vs. Dude Love
11/24 Raw is War DX Interview- Shawn Michaels says that he and Bret Hart will be in the same ring together later in the show. Tag Team Title Match: New Age Outlaws vs. LOD- The Outlaws win the tag titles for the first time together. Goldust Interview- Leds to another brawl with Vader as Goldust brings back the weird Luna. HHH/Slaughter Highlights Sgt. Slaughter Interview- Another dumb line by Michael Cole, "The Cobra Clutch?" Brian Christopher vs. Flanigan DX/Jim The Anvil Neidhart Interview- Shawn Michaels brings out a Bret Hart Midget, obviously not the real Bret. Butterbean Highlights Savio Vega vs. Ken Shamrock Rocky Maivia/Steve Austin Interview- Rocky's beeper goes of saying 3:16 and then gets the Stone Cold Stunner. Kane/Crush Brawl- Watching Kane beat everyone up is starting to get a little old. Vader vs. Shawn Michaels- Jim Neidhart agrees to join DX but DX beat him up instead.
12/1 Raw is War New Age Outlaws/LOD Interview- The New Age Outlaws really start to pick up heel heat around this time. Aguila vs. Taka Luna Interview Elimination Match: Chainz vs. D-Lo Brown vs. Perez vs. Recon- Huge Brawl breaks out between all 4 factions. DX Interview- Shawn Michaels sits in a wheel chair as HHH twists his ankle about 10 times to show that HBK is ready for Ken Shamrock's submission. Rocky Maivia vs. Vader- Steve Austin drives his truck through the crowd and has a few beers. Ken Shamrock Highlights Kane Attacks Scott Taylor Jeff Jarrett Interview Head Bangers vs. New Age Outlaws Marc Mero Interview- Crowd is chanting "Sable Sable" almost the entire time as he is bashing her for "making her a star". There were actually 4 things that made Sable a star; her face, her body, and her big.... well, I won't go there. HHH vs. Jim Neidhart- Neidhart jobs to HHH, obviously to get his WWF release and join Bret Hart and The Bulldog in WCW. Ken Shamrock comes down and has Michaels tapping out to the ankle lock submission.
12/8 Raw is War in Portland, ME, Night After Degeneration-X (IYH). Vince McMahon/Steve Austin Interview LOD vs. Godwinns New Age Outlaws Interview Billy Gunn vs. Dude Love- This started Mick Foley's feud with the Outlaws. Rocky Maivia Interview Taka Michinoku/Jerry Lawler Interview- Jerry Lawler and Brian Christopher jump Taka in the ring. I liked Jerry Lawler and Brian together back in these days. DX Interview- Shawn Michaels mentions that Owen Hart is a tiny nugget that will never flush down. The beginning of his nugget chants. DX plays strip poker outside the ring, even during the next match which is...
Boriquas vs. DOA- The Head Bangers come in to break up DX's party but get beat up until Owen Hart comes in as well. Jeff Jarrett vs. Vader- Match never happens. How many times has Jarrett been able to avoid wrestling on Raw? IC Title Match: Rocky Maivia vs. Steve Austin- Steve Austin forfeits the IC title to Rocky.
12/15 Raw is War Undertaker/Paul Bearer Interview- Undertaker is going to wrestle HBK again at the 1998 Royal Rumble in a casket Match (one of my favorite matches). Jerry Lawler vs. Taka Michinoku Rocky Maivia/Steve Austin Interview Dude Love vs. Road Dogg Vince/Owen Hart Interview- Owen is recieving some good face reaction from the crowd. Rocky Maivia/Steve Austin Interview- Austin throws the IC Title belt into a river. Vince McMahon Interview Steve Blackman vs. Jose Shawn Michaels and HHH vs. LOD- DX and the New Age Outlaws all jump LOD at the end.
12/22 Raw is War DX Interview- One of their usual funny interviews. Mankind/New Age Outlaws Highlights Mankind Interview Steve Austin Interview- Austin stuns a fake Santa Clause and luckily not the real one. Phew. Rocky Maivia vs. Undertaker Owen Hart Attacks HHH Scott Taylor vs. Marc Mero Ken Shamrock vs. D-Lo Brown Rocky Maivia Interview- Rocky is going to give Ken Shamrock an IC Title Match at the Royal Rumble. New Age Outlaws and Mankind Brawl Goldust/Luna Interview- Vader comes in to stop The Gold One's nonsense. European Title Match: HHH vs. Shawn Michaels- Not really a match. HHH just bounces from rope to rope as Shawn "gives" HHH his European Title, killing a tease of a DX split.
12/29 Raw is War, Tracking line at the bottom of this Raw Episode Goldust Interview- Steve Austin comes out to throw him in "Crapper 3:16". Los Boricuas vs. DOA- These guys must fight almost every show. DX Interview- Shawn Michaels comes down in a casket as he and HHH crack some jokes about Chyna's new breasts. I miss this DX!!! They also make fun of Commission Slobber err Slaughter. Kama vs. Ken Shamrock Rocky Maivia Interview Jerry Lawler and Brian Christopher vs. Taka Michinoku and George "the animal" Steele- The dude who eats turnbuckles. Dude Love/Mankind/Cactus Jack Interview- Cactus Jack is back. Cactus Jack vs. New Age Outlaws- The debut of Chainsaw Charlie AKA Terry Funk as he becomes Cactus Jack's tag team partner. Sable/Marc Mero Interview DOA/Kane/Undertaker Brawl- Kane and UT fight off DOA and a couple other guys. Are they together now? Jim Cornette Interview- "Where's the Wrestling?" WWF Title Match: Owen Hart vs. Shawn Michaels- A rarity at this time, a WWF Ti.tle Match. It ends when HHH breaks his crutch on Owen Hart.