A NEW Generation (WWF 1993 And Beyond)

Introduction



  

Vince: WELCOME EVERYONE TO MONDAY NIGHT RAW! We are LIVE from the Manhattan Center in New York City! I'm Vince McMahon joined by my broadcast colleagues, Macho Man Randy Savage and who's this to my right? ROB BARTLETT ladies and Gentlemen that's right!

Rob: It's great to be here Vince and you know what I'm excited to see tonight? That big guy with the diaper, what's his name? Yokozuma? I can't wait to see him SQUISH Jim Duggan in his match tonight

Vince: I'd be careful getting YOKOZUNA'S name wrong there Rob he is a formidable figure here in the WWF and I wouldn't want to get on his bad side!

Savage: Ohhhh yeah, Yoko ain't a man to be messed with! But you know what I'm excited about? THE MAIN EVENT! Yeah that's right, NUMBER ONE CONTENDERSHIP MATCH! On the very first episode! Winner faces Bret Hart at the Royal Rumble, it couldn't get any better than that!

Vince: And also The Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels will be hosting his talk show, The Heartbreak Hotel tonight, he hasn't informed us what it will be regarding tonight or who his guest might be, so make sure to stay tuned folks, because anything could happen! It's Monday Night Raw, IT'S UNCOOKED!

Rob: UNCUT!

Savage: AND UNCENSORED OHHHHH YEAH!

Opening Match
Bam Bam Bigelow VS. Big Bossman
 

The two big men brought the fight to one another in an impressive hard hitting bout to get the inaugural edition of Monday Night Raw kicked off. The athleticism on show could not be scoffed at, especially from men this size and stature. Bam Bam's offense was a little rougher and dirtier than Bossman's, trying to get a cheap shot in whenever he could. Any time Bam Bam tried to put Bossman away however, Bossman kept fighting back and refused to let it happen. Eventually, frustrations seemed to get the better of Bam Bam, in a moment of fury, he struck Bossman in the head with his own nightstick, intentionally getting himself disqualified! Bossman wins by DQ but doesn't look like the victor, as Bam Bam drops the nightstick on to the fallen and unconscious body of Bossman.

Rated: 62

Jim Duggan VS. Yokozuna
 

Yokozuna's dominance in the WWF continues as the big man couldn't get knocked down, even by Jim Duggan's constant high energy and motion. Multiple running clotheslines were attempted, but it seemed the big man wouldn't even wobble, shaking off the strikes that Duggan delivered to him. For most of the match, it seemed as if Yoko was just toying with him. Jim would try and take the big man off his feet once more with a running lariat, but instead was scooped up and slammed flat into the mat, before being dragged to the corner and becoming another victim of the BANZAI DROP! Yoko picks up an impressive victory.

Rated:53

Post Match Promo
 

Yokozuna is filmed entering the backstage area, where his manager, Mr. Fuji is waiting for him, laughing and smiling with a maniacal pride as he revelled in the dominating performance of his client.

Mr. Fuji: Have you learned yet WWF? Have you learned that NOTHING can stop the power of MY Yokozuna! Day after day! Week after week! My Yokozuna proves himself time and time and time again! Well time is running out WWF! Time is running out before My Yokozuna gets REALLY mad if you do not give him the RESPECT that he DESERVES! And I...I will be unable to take responsibility for any actions that he may take! Head my warning WWF! You have ignored MY Yokozuna for FAR TOO LONG! And now? You shall face the consequences...Hahaha...Hahahahaha!

Mr. Fuji: You shall bear witness to the fall of all your heroes, the collapse of all of your legends, the DESTRUCTION...of every obstacle that you prop in my Yokozuna's way! YOU HAD YOUR CHANCE WWF! You should have given MY YOKOZUNA a title shot, the moment you beared witness to his MIGHT! But you delayed...you waited...out of fear...out of COWARDICE! Well now...MY YOKOZUNA, will take matters into his own hands...and he will create a path of total and utter annihilation, until he has that WWF Championship around his waist...and I think I know EXACTLY where he should start! Don't you Yokozuna?

Yoko: BANZAI!!
Rated: 73

El Matador VS. Mr. Perfect
 

A great athletic and technical mat wrestling exhibition here tonight between these two competitors, lots of back and forth, fast paced action throughout, both men testing each other's abilities as they try to outmaneuver each other. In an unfortunate turn, as Mr. Perfect spun around El Matador to get out of a hold, he pushed El Matador forward, causing him to collide with the referee and sending both El Matador and the referee to the ground. Whilst both men were down, a sudden arrival made themselves known from the crowd...


Ric Flair! It;s Ric Flair!

The nature Boy hops over the barricade! He charges the ring! Mr. Perfect has his back turned! Turn around Mr. Perfect! TURN AROUND!

Flair delivers a low blow to perfect, sending him tumbling to the floor! The Ref didn't see it! El Matador didn't see it as he's getting to his feet! Flair rolls out the ring and slowly makes his way up the ramp as Matador gets the cover! No! No!

Matador wins! With the interference from Flair the Matador wins! What the heck was this all about?!

Rated: 64

Heartbreak Hotel


 
The ring is all made up for Shawn Michaels talk show segment, the Heartbreak Hotel, with a heart shaped bed sat in the center of the ring, red silk curtains, neon lighting and roses spread across the mat. The Heartbreak Kid is already in the ring, sprawld across the bed, leaning his head against his hand with a confident smirk as he takes in the hateful response from the crowd. He's joined as always by his manager, Sensational Sheri who is carrying the Intercontinental belt for him. Shawn hops up off the bed and checks his reflection in the title, running his hands through his hair and blowing a kiss to Sherri, before grabbing a microphone, chewing gum as he prepares to address the crowd...

Shawn Michaels
Well...well...well...you know I don't mean to be rude...but, man am I getting bored with the competition around here! Have you not noticed? I haven't got a contender for my title yet! Bret Hart's gonna' get a contender, oh yeah that much is for sure, we'll find that out tonight? But me? I'm just left here, sitting, wondering, waiting for somebody, anybody worthy enough to come up and take a shot! And you know the sad thing? I think the real reason I haven''t got myself a contender? Is coz there ain't nobody man enough, nobody brave enough...and let's face it...nobody good enough to face me!

Shawn Michaels
I mean have you taken a look at the roster! We got clowns, we got repo men, we got brawler's, we got Matador's, we got Nasty Boys, Demento's...whatever the hell a demento is...but an actual, honest to god CONTENDER? Well the WWF seems in short supply of those these days? Wrestlers? Athletes? Well color me unimpressed if this is the place I'm supposed to be finding them? Because all I see is a circus, full of clowns who aren't worth my time!

Shawn Michaels
Oh ho! How could I forget! You want proof? You want proof that I'm not just full of hot air? Take a look right over there! Get the cameras! Get the cameras and aim them right on over at the commentary table!

The camera pans over to the commentary table, the fans cheering as we see Vince, Rob and Randy looking slightly confused as to why they are being brought into the conversation

Shawn Michaels
Tell me what you see folks!, I'll give you some time. Obviously we got Vince McMahon there in the middle...we got some washed up radio host that's been tryin' to play comedian all night long...and then we have YOU...



Shawn leans against the ropes and points directly at Macho Man Randy Savage, the crowd cheers as the camera zooms its focus in on the Macho Man, clearly looking confused as he turns to Vince for some sort of clarification as to what is going on, Vince just shrugs looking as baffled as Randy did. Randy's eyes turn back focused to Shawn, as he raises from his commentary table and motions as if to ask him what he wants

Shawn Michaels
I know it's been a while since you've stepped into a ring there "Macho Man"...you don't mind doing it for little old me do ya? Come on...step on in! Ladies and gentlemen! My guest for this edition of the Heartbreak Hotel! MACHO MAN, RANDY SAVAGE!

The fans roar out in applause and appreciation, as Macho Man turns back to look at Vince once more for clarification. Vince again shrugs, and motions to the ring. Saying he's welcome to go if he wants. Macho takes his hat off, placing it on the commentary table before slowly making his way into the ring, standing toe to toe, face to face with Shawn...

Shawn Michaels
Dear god look at you...have you actually taken a look at yourself lately? I've got a mirror if you need it Randy honestly! Look at you! What are you? What have you become! I remember...I remember the Randy Savage who used to stand up on top of these turnbuckles, way on up on his tip toes...and deliver elbow drops with picture perfect precision! I remember the Randy Savage who formed the Mega Powers with Hulk Hogan! I remember the Randy Savage...who caused the fans to cry tears of joy...when Miss Elizabeth came running to his side to reunite with him after he was made to retire!

Randy's stature suddenly tightens up with frustration, he takes his sunglasses off, his eyes wide with anger and frustration at the mention of Miss Elizabeth..., his face turning red slightly.

Randy Savage
Now wait just one god damned minute!

Shawn Michaels
No YOU WAIT RANDY! YOU WAIT! You wait while I remind you what you used to be...and then you turn around and look at what you've become! Look where you're sitting! And who you're sitting next to! What the hell are you? YOU'RE Macho Man Randy Savage?! You?! You're the Macho Man? The Macho Madness? The Macho KING?! OHHHH YEAH DIG IT! Nah...whoever that man was, he sure as hell must be dead...because I ain't lookin' at him right now! I'm lookin' at a cartoon character! S man in a funny hat! With any ounce of glory, any ounce of pride, any ounce of ability that he had faded away...as he's resorted to being nothing more than a catchphrase machine on a commentary table! You are the perfect example Randy of exactly what I'm saying! The WWF has become a circus and you? You've become it's BIGGEST clown! NO WONDER ELIZABETH LEFT YOU!

Randy suddenly snaps, reaching out and grabbing Shawn by his neck, the audience screams in delight as Randy almost lifts Shawn up off his feet.The Heartbreak Kid kicks his legs desperately, reaching out and grasping at Randy's arm that's clutching and choking him by the throat, trying with all of his might to release himself from Randy's grasp. Suddenly, Randy's hold of Shawn is broken, as Sensational Sherri charges from behind and delivers a blow to the back of Randy's head with the Intercontinental Championship! Sending the Macho Man straight to the floor.

Shawn stops to catch his breath for a moment, as Sheri rushes to his aide to help him, getting his hair back in order, screaming out to the ring attendants to "GET HIM SOME WATER! GET HIM SOME WATER!" Sherri delivers a kick to the downed Randy's head. Shawn gets on his knees, lifting Randy's unconscious head up, before delivering an insulting spit to his face. The two leave the ring, to the absolute furor of the crowd, as ring attendants and E.M.Ts rush to help Randy Savage who is still out in the ring...

Rated: 84

Main Event
Bob Backlund VS. Lex Luger
 

The Main Event sees the power and the strength of Lex Luger up against the natural wrestling talent off Bob Backlund. Although Bob was certainly smaller in stature, his mat wrestling knowledge managed to get him out of some tight spots that others may not have been able to escape when against Lex! Bob managed to draw from the energy of the crowd and bring the fight to Lex, even managing to get him locked in the chicken wing! It seemed as if Bob may have picked the upset, when the outright strength of Luger came to show itself. Lex powered out of the chicken wing and locked Bob in his own submission move, the torture rack, cracking and stretching the back of Backlund. Eventually, the resilient Backlund had to give up, before being tossed to the ground like a ragdoll by the victorious Luger.

Rated: 59

After The Match
 
Raw fades out on the image of the WWF Champion Bret Hart coming out to the ramp, staring down Lex Luger as he celebrates his victory and becoming the number one contender. Lex's celebrations halt as he notices Bret on the ramp and leans against the ropes, motioning to the champ that he's coming for that belt...

Rated: 68