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Backstory: World Wrestling Federation President (Gorilla Monsoon) feels its time for some MAJOR changes in the Wrestling industry. The world in general and the society around us are changing. Entertainment itself is changing. WWF Roster FACE TWEENER HEEL The 1-2-3 Kid Ahmed Johnson Aldo Montoya Alex Porteau Barry Horowitz Bart Gunn Billy Gunn Billy Kidman Bob Holly Bret Hart The British Bulldog The Brooklyn Brawler Butch Crush Diesel Dory Funk Jr. Doug Gilbert Duke Droese Fatu Freddie Joe Floyd Goldust Hakushi Henry O. Godwinn Hunter Hearst Helmsley Issac Yankem DDS Jake Roberts Jeff Jarrett Jerry Lawler Kama King Mabel Leif Cassidy Luke Marty Jannetty Owen Hart Phineous I. Godwinn Rad Radford Razor Ramon Savio Vega Shawn Michaels Skip Tatanka The Goon The RingMaster The UnderTaker Vader Yokozuna Non-Wrestlers Bob Backlund Gorilla Monsoon Mr. Perfect Rowdy Roddy Piper Sgt. Slaughter Shane McMahon Stephanie McMahon Vince McMahon Managers Harvey Wippleman (None) Hillbilly Jim (The Godwinns) James E. Cornette (Owen Hart, The British Bulldog, Vader) Marlena (Goldust) Mo (King Mabel) Mr. Fuji (Yokozuna) Paul Bearer (The UnderTaker) Sable (Hunter Hearst Helmsley) Sunny (The BodyDonnas) Ted DiBiase (The 1-2-3 Kid, Kama, Tatanka, The RingMaster) Torrie Wilson (Billy Kidman) WWF Champions WWF World HeavyWeight Champion: Vacant WWF InterContinental Champion: Vacant WWF Tag Team Titles: Vacant | |
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WWF Monday Night RaW Uncasville, Connecticut - Mohegan Sun Arena - Mr. Perfect was announced the New WWF Commissioner earlier this week. He's mentioned that this is the "Dawning Of A New Day" here in the World Wrestling Federation. How will things unfold? - With all the WWF Titles vacated, how will Bret Hart, Razor Ramon and the Smoking Gunns re-act ? - Plus the UnderTaker, Diesel, Shawn Michaels, Yokozuna, the return of Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Vaders debut and much, much more. - Tune into Monday Night RaW. Mondays @ 9/8 CT on the USA Network. | |
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Monday Night RaW - January 1, 1996 Uncasville, Connecticut - Mohegan Sun Arena Overall Rating: 78% - Monday Night RaW opens with a pre-recorded video before it goes on-air. We see WWF President, Gorilla Monsoon standing by. Gorilla Monsoon: I have decided to hire Mr. Perfect as the New WWF Commissioner for a number of reasons, but allow me to get right to the point. I am still your Chief-In-Command around here, but Mr. Perfect will be in charge of running our two big shows (RaW & SuperStars) on-screen. He can do as he wishes. He can book matches, strip titles and even suspend superstars. Bottom line is, he's your new acting boss around here as I am looking to limit my role to as little as possible. I will still be around from time to time, or when called upon . . . . but thats the extent of it. Thank you all for your time. - We see the Raw intro. We cut into the arena, where Vince McMahon and Jerry "The King" Lawler welcome us. Mr. Perfects music is then heard. There is a Bingo Roller Cage already in the middle of the ring with what appears to be sealed envelopes inside it. He enters the ring and grabs a mic. Mr. Perfect: Well Well Well, here we are. The Dawning Of A New Day here in the World Wrestling Federation, and as you've probably heard . . . . I am your host. Now . . . as your host, a few big changes have been made. The biggest however, was my decision to strip all champions of their respected titles and give those deserving their fair shot. Quite frankly, I'm a bit sick and tired of seeing guys like Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Jeff Jarrett being held down by the powers that be. Well guess what folks? You're now looking at the powers that be!!!! Furthermore, you're probably wondering why I have a roller cage here before me. Allow me to explain. I've thrown sixteen of the top names in the industry in here, that will be randomly drawn out over the next two weeks to determine the WWF World HeavyWeight Title Tournament Brackets. This people, is what we call the Lethal Lottery. Heres how it works. - Mr. Perfect then signals, and Howard Finkel enters the ring. Mr. Perfect: Mr. Finkel over here is gonna draw eight names out of the cage, determining the first four WWF Title Lethal Lottery Tournament Matches . . . . which will take place right here tonight. - The proceedings begin. The first six envelopes are drawn and the first three matches are as follows. The UnderTaker VS Tatanka Yokozuna VS King Mabel Savio Vega VS Ahmed Johnson - Just then, before the final match is determined . . . . Bret "The Hitman" Harts music hits as the crowd completely erupts. He makes his way towards the ring with Razor Ramon following a few steps behind. The two superstars are walking with a purpose. Just as they get in the ring, Mr. Perfect begins to speak. Mr. Perfect: Hold on boys, I know why you're here. You two are upset that yo . . . . Bret Hart: Shut it Curt. I think the whole world knows why we're standing here. You wanna come out here and talk about how you're our new host and about how this is the Dawning Of A New Era? Well, I got news for you, pal. Guys like Me, Razor, Shawn, UnderTaker . . . . we ARE the New Era! You wanna strip me of my title? The title I've worked so hard to re-gain? Thats fine. Just remember, I am the Excellence Of Execution. I am The Best There Is, The Best There Was And The Best There Ever Will Be. It doesnt matter who, or what I have to go through. That title will be mine once again, and there wont be anything you . . . or anybody else can do about it !! Razor Ramon: Hey Yo! Chico! You think you're some kinda tough guy? You think you can just strip me of my InterContinental Title? You think I'm just gonna roll over and play dead? Well Say Hello To The Bad Guy! I want answers, and I want 'em now! Mr. Perfect: Well Razor, if I were you . . . I wouldnt be worried about your InterContinental Title because both of your names are sitting here right here in this cage. But you know what? Since you two FORMER CHAMPIONS wanna come out here and cry like babies, I dont see a reason in even drawing two more sheets for a final match. Because boys . . . in tonights Main Event, THE TWO OF YOU will square off against each other in a first round tournament match! . . . Now THAT my friends, is Absolutely Perfect !!! - Mr. Perfects music begins, as he leaves Bret & Razor in the ring staring directly at one another. 87% - We see Shawn Michaels stepping out of a limo with a bag draped over his shoulder. He appears to be heading towards the arena. 96% SINGLES MATCH HUNTER HEARST HELMSLEY w/Sable vs BILLY KIDMAN w/Torrie Wilson A surprisingly good match here. Newcomer Billy Kidman hit an amazing Shooting Star Press at one point, which had everyone in the arena believing he was gonna pull the major upset. But, we shall give credit where credit is due here. Hunter Hearst Helmsley kicked out at the count of two and eventually won this one with the Pedigree. After the match, Duke "The Dumpster" Droese snuck into the ring through the crowd and hammered Helmsley with his trash can right over the head. He left Helmsley in a pool of his own blood, and left through the audience. Winner(s): Hunter Hearst Helmsley Via: Pinfall after hitting the Pedigree. Time: 7:23 65% TAG TEAM CONTEST OWEN HART & THE BRITISH BULLDOG w/James E. Cornette vs THE SMOKING GUNNS The New Rockers snuck into the ring and interfered in this one while James E. Cornette had the referee all tied up. They hit the Rockerplex on Bart, enabling the Bulldog to score the pinfall after his Running Powerslam. After the match, the Godwinns hit the ring. They put up a fight, but were eventually taken down too. Winner(s): Owen Hart & The British Bulldog Via: Pinfall. After interference from the New Rockers, the Bulldog hit Bart with the Running Powerslam. Time: 5:15 79% - Vince McMahon is now standing in the ring with a mic. He begins to speak. Vince McMahon: Ladies & Gentlemen . . . please welcome my guest at this time back into the World Wrestling Federation !!!! Jake "The Snake" Rooooooberts!!! - Jakes music hits and he makes his way to ringside to a standing ovation, literally. He's carrying his infamous green bag. Vince McMahon: Well Jake, WELCOME BACK!!!! Jake Roberts: Thank you Vinman. Its great to be back. You know, since I've been gone to be quite honest . . . . life hasnt been too kind to me. I've struggled through a serious addiction, on more than one occasion but by the Grace Of God I'm not just still here . . . . but also right back where I belong in the World Wrestling Federation !!!! Vince McMahon: Yes, yes indeed. And now that you're back, is there anything else you'd like to say? Perhaps inform us on what exactly is in that bag. Jake Roberts: Hahahaha you see . . . unfortunately, Damien is no longer with us. This bag however contains a creature who's bigger, meaner and much more ferocious than Damien ever was. This here Vinman, is Damiens little brother . . . Lucifer !!!! - Jake unleashes Lucifer in the dead center of the ring, as Vince McMahon is outta there faster than you can say go. His music hits. He holds Lucifer up high for all to see before putting him back in the bag and departing the ringside area. 84% WWF TITLE LETHAL LOTTERY TOURNAMENT MATCH SAVIO VEGA vs AHMED JOHNSON A back and forth contest here. Completely clean match all the way through, as both guys share a mutual respect for one another. In the end however, it was Ahmed Johnson picking up the win with the Pearl River Plunge. After the match, Jeff Jarrett came out and smashed his guitar right over Ahmeds skull. Savio then chased him to the back, leaving Ahmed in the ring . . . . nearly out cold. Winner(s): Ahmed Johnson Via: Pinfall after hitting the Pearl River Plunge. Time: 6:31 59% WWF TITLE LETHAL LOTTERY TOURNAMENT MATCH YOKOZUNA w/James E. Cornette & Mr. Fuji vs KING MABEL w/Mo Nothing but pure power wrestling here. The referee went down, enabling Vader to hit the ring. He attacked King Mabel, and the two proceeded to go to work. After a Bonzai Drop followed by a Vader Bomb, King Mabel was left down for the count. Mo made an attempt to intervene, but he too got squashed. After the match, James E. Cornette grabbed a mic and announced that Vader was the newest member in Camp Cornette . . . as the four of them celebrated. Winner(s): Yokozuna Via: Pinfall. After interference from Vader, and a Vader Bomb. Time: 6:13 54% WWF TITLE LETHAL LOTTERY TOURNAMENT MATCH THE UNDERTAKER w/Paul Bearer vs TATANKA w/Ted DiBiase This one was all Taker from the get-go. Tatankas chops and his lone bodyslam and dropkick had seemingly no effect on the Phenom. DiBiase tried to get involved, but was knocked out cold when Paul Bearer waffled him with the Urn. Taker scores the pinfall with the Tombstone Piledriver. After the match, Taker did his classic "Power Of The Urn" pose. He also looked down at the broadcast table, using the hand and waist gesture . . . . signalling that he is the next champion. Winner(s): The UnderTaker Via: Pinfall after hitting the Tombstone Piledriver. Time: 3:58 75% - A promo is then shown on the big screen. A "Shattered Dreams" Production. Goldust and Marlena are seen, with his music playing in the low-tone background form. Goldust: "Havent You Ever Heard Of The Healing Power Of Laughter?" - Batman 1989. Laughter . . . . . the lone emotion that brings joy into our lives. You see, me . . . . I have absolutely nothing to laugh about. And thats something I plan to change in the very near future. The Dawning Of A New Day you say? Sounds like a cheap catchphrase from a bad Stallone film. However, there is a certain superstar who can bring joy and laughter to this "new" day . . . Who has what is takes to make my world a better place. And for all those listening, its only a matter of time before I "Say Hello To My New . . . And Baaaaaad Little Friend" . . . In closing, I would just like to make it very clear that once he's "Ooooozed" all over a certain someone before nights end, I'd like to wish him good luck in his match tonight. And when the curtain comes down, when the smoke clears, when its all said and done . . . . He will stand victorious triumphantly. And he, nor you will NEVER forget the name . . . . sssssshhhhhhhhh Gooooooooldust . . . . . . 86% TAG TEAM CONTEST THE DUDES WITH ATTITUDE vs THE BODYDONNAS w/Sunny Both Diesel and Shawn Michaels were extremely dominant in this one. Very little offense by the BodyDonnas here. Michaels had a funny moment with Sunny, who appeared to be completely into him. Michaels scored the three count on Zip, following the Tower Splash. Winner(s): The Dudes With Attitude Via: Pinfall. Michaels pins Zip following the Tower Splash. Time: 4:14 83% WWF TITLE LETHAL LOTTERY TOURNAMENT MATCH RAZOR RAMON vs BRET HART Excellent match here, though Razor Ramon seemed to be clearly bothered by the Goldust promo from earlier in the night. Pound for pound, both guys took it to each other heavily. The match ended when Razor hoisted Bret up for the Razors Edge, but couldnt execute it as Bret slipped out from behind and kicked him in the stomach. He then grabbed his legs and stepped through for the SharpShooter, with perfect positioning. Razor held on for a solid two minutes before finally telling the referee to ring the bell. After the match, the two showed a sign of great sportsmanship by shaking hands and embracing one another. Just then, we see Mr. Perfect standing at the top of the entranceway looking at the two of them in the ring. He gives a half smirk, as RaW goes off the air. Winner(s): Bret Hart Via: Submission. Razor Ramon surrenders to the SharpShooter. Time: 18:28 87% Quick Results: Hunter Hearst Helmsley b. Billy Kidman Owen Hart & The British Bulldog b. The Smoking Gunns Ahmed Johnson b. Savio Vega Yokozuna b. King Mabel The UnderTaker b. Tatanka The Dudes With Attitude b. The BodyDonnas Bret Hart b. Razor Ramon | |
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The Crystal Ball by Vic Venom - My sources tell me that both WWF President Gorilla Monsoon & WWF Commissioner Mr. Perfect feel the tag team division is still a bit weak at the moment. I'm expecting them to bring in a legendary tag team from years past, who are also Former WWF Tag Team Champions. - I foresee InterContinental Gold in the very near future for the 1-2-3 Kid. - I'm expecting to see some kind of gimmick match between Jeff Jarrett and Ahmed Johnson at the Royal Rumble later this month. - My sources are telling me that Dory Funk Jr., Doug Gilbert and Alex Porteau are all on their way out. - On the flipside, I'm also hearing that several past superstars will be making their "triumphant returns" in the Royal Rumble Match. - Bret Hart will remain obsessed with the WWF World HeavyWeight Title for the remainder of this year . . . . and so on. This message was edited by The LaParka Shimmy on May 23 2008. | |
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Looks good, I will keep a look out for future entries. ------------------- WCW - 2001 http://www.neoseeker.com/forums/4200/t1159333-wcw-2001/ ICW - 2003 [An alternative history diary] http://www.neoseeker.com/forums/4200/t1118685-icw-2003 | |
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