WWF 1994 - A New Take

[Fleisch]

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Sunday Week 3, October 1994 from the Carrier Dome
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Usual Free For All show at the beginning where Todd runs through the card and gives his usual dose of cheesiness!

FREE FOR ALL MATCH

Marty Jannetty def. Tom Pritchard
Jannetty comes out all guns firing! He pretty much dominates Pritchard for the most part, however Pritchard does get in some offence, however "The Dr. of Desire" lands hard on his head and Jannetty covers for the pinfall. EMT's come out and stretcher Pritchard from the ring.

Vince McMahon: Hello and Welcome to the 3rd In Your House Pay-Per-View Event! I'm Vince McMahon, alongside my broadcast partners, Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler. What a show we have tonight.

Jim Ross: That's right Vince, a lot of scores to be settled tonight, like our Main Event where Dustin Rhodes will be challenging for the title against Bret Hart!

Jerry Lawler: And let's not forget, Randy Savages last ever match in the WWF! Shawn Michaels is going to beat him all over the ring, that is a guarantee.

Vince McMahon: Let's kick things off with our first match between Razor Ramon and Bam Bam Bigelow!

MATCH 1

Razor Ramon def. Bam Bam Bigelow
In a brutal hard hitting match, Razor Ramon and Bam Bam Bigelow went at each other like mortal enemies! A stiff shot from Bigelow, busted Razors mouth however that didn't deter the Bad Guy who came back at Bigelow with avengeance. Razor even managed to hit the fallaway slam on the big man to the crowds delight. Ramon was about to set Bigelow up for the Razors Edge when DiBiase jumped up and distracted him. Ramon hit DiBiase with a huge right hand, but it was enough for Bigelow to come back into the match. Razor finally hit Bigelow with the Razors Edge to pick up the pinfall victory. After the match, an exhausted Ramon asked for a mic from ringside.

Razor Ramon: Hey Bigelow. We're done man. You stay out of my business and I won't beat you like a dog. Understand? Our beef is finished. Shawn Michaels, Randy Savage. After tonight one of you will have what I want and believe me I'm coming to get it.

MATCH 2

Jeff Jarrett def. Doink The Clown
Doink was looking leaner and took the match to Jarrett in the early going with some impressive moves however, Jarretts underhanded tactics proved useful and he hit a sneaky low blow on Doink to turn the tide. From this point on it was pretty much all Jarrett. Double J finished the match with the Russian Legsweep before applying the Figure Four to pick up the submission win.

Vince McMahon: Let's go backstage where Lex Luger is standing by with Todd.

Todd: Hi Vince, yes I am here with Lex Luger, and Lex I've got to ask, who is your partner tonight?

Lex Luger: Todd, I have looked everywhere for a partner, and then I realised, Lex Luger doesn't need a partner. I am in peak physical shape and could beat any 2 men in the WWF on my own. There is not a duo who could withstand the raw power I bring to the table. I'm going to go out there, and kick both their Canadian asses all over the ring. However our President in his infinite wisdom has said if I don't get a partner then I have to forfeit the match. Regardless of who decides to show up by my side, I'm going out there to win, not just for me, but every one of the people who like me are sick of having foreigners take our dollars and spit on out flag. Hart and Martel are going to be getting the beating of their lives! I might even put both of them in the Torture Rack at the same time!

Todd: There you have it. A pumped up Lex Luger ready to fight!

MATCH 3 - Tag Team Title Match

Smoking Gunns def. Adam Bomb & I.R.S. to retain
A solid match saw plenty of tags and plenty of underhanded cheap shots from DiBiase's men. Billy looked a little off his game, looking over his shoulder and missing vital chances to tag in. Adam Bomb almost caused the shock of the night when he got a near fall on Billy Gunn midway through. Bomb and I.R.S. then cut off the ring, taunting Bart Gunn whilst beating down on Billy. Billy finally makes the cliche "hot tag" to Bart who cleans house on Bomb and I.R.S. The Gunns pick up the pinfall victory when Bart hits a huge clothesline and leg drop on I.R.S. for the 3 count. As the Smoking Gunns celebrated, another video begins to play on the screen.

Voice: Billy and Bart Gunn. I want my property back. One way or another I am going to get it from you. But first...

A CCTV video begins to play showing Bart Gunn talking with Ted DiBiase in a restaurant! The 2 look to be smiling and joking around .After the "meeting" Bart walks off clutching a small holdall. As the video finishes and we return to the ring, Billy is asking Bart what the hell that was all about with Bart looking guilty and trying to calm him down with Sunny stepping in between the 2 of them.

MATCH 4 - "Ravens Rules"

The Undertaker def. Raven
The match started as any normal match would, with Undertaker throwing Raven about the ring! Taker set up Raven for the Tombstone early on but Raven wriggled out of it then rolled out of the ring. He took a microphone and said these were his rules so rule 1, Undertaker could not use the Tombstone! Raven re-entered the ring and again Undertaker over powered Raven. Again Raven left the ring and said rule 2, he could use weapons - and promptly grabbed a chair. He went to hit Undertaker with it, bit The Deadman ducked it and again began unleashing a flurry of rights and lefts - once more Raven left the ring and stated rule 3 - No DQ's! With that The Barbarian and Carl Pierre enter the ring, but again Undertaker fights them off and then grabs a mic himself and states, Ravens rule #4... Rest in Peace and goes after the twisted genius! Raven somehow manages to get in some offence himself following a low blow on the Undertaker which takes the deadman down to one knee. Raven then dropkicks the Undertaker. Undertaker comes back, however Carl Pierre takes the Undertakers knee out with a lead pipe! Raven then uses a steel chair to beat down the Undertaker, before picking him up and hitting the Evenflow DDT. The Undertaker kicks out and sits up! Raven again hits him hard with the chair, but it doesn't phase the Deadman who stands up. Carl Pierre again tries to interfere but this time Undertaker hits him with a giant chokeslam before hitting a big boot on Barbarian who also attempted a cheap shot. Undertaker stalks Raven and hits him with a chokeslam too for the 3 count. After the match the lights go out and when they return, Undertaker has gone, but the carnage remains lying sprawled in the ring.

Backstage, Lex Luger is talking to someone who is off camera.

Lex Luger: I can do this alone, but Jack Tunney says I have to have a partner. We've been friends for so long I know if anyone will have my back it's you so lets kick some Canadians back across the border. I'll see you out there.

MATCH 5

Lex Luger & Barry Windham def Owen Hart & Rick Martel
Windham turns out to be Lugers partner after a hiatus from the busines. Martel and Windham lock up in the early going with Windham powering through Martel. The Model makes a tag to Owen who uses his speed to get the better of Windham. Barry eventually tags out to Luger who goes after Owen, but Hart tags out to Martel. Luger beats on Martel showing no mercy before turning his attention to Owen Hart on the outside. HArt at this point jumps off the apron and tries to head back up the aisle, however Barry Windham blocks his escape and throws him into the ring where Luger unleashes strike after strike on the "Blackhart". The finish comes when Luger hits Owen with the loaded forearm as Windham hits Martel with a powerbomb. Luger locks in the Torture Rack and Owen taps furiously. Lex refuses to release the hold, but barry Windham manages to persuade him. After the match Luger and Windham shake hands, as Owen and Martel are left nursing the beating they suffered.

Vince McMahon: I'm told Todd has someone backstage with him. Todd who you got?

Todd: Thanks Vince. I'm here with the "American Nightmare" Dustin Rhodes. Dustin, tonight you have somehow earned a title shot, despite only being here a short while. Do you think you deserve to jump to the ehad of the pack?

Dustin Rhodes: What kind of stupid question is that? I didn't jump to the front of anything, I was born a winner, I was born a champion and tonight when I beat Bret Hart, you will see that the time spent here is irrelevant when you're as tough as I am. Who in the WWF deserves it more? Yokozuna? Bret beat him. Owen Hart? Bret beat him twice. Maybe we should get Abe Schwartz out and have him the number 1 contender? No exactly, I am the best thorough bred athlete in this company. I am the "American Nightmare" Dustin Rhodes, your next WWF World Champion!

MATCH 6 - Intercontinental Title vs. Career match

Shawn Michaels def. Randy Savage
Randy Savage started the match out like... well a guy fighting for his career! He hit Shawn with everything but the kitchen sink, however after missing with the big elbow drop, the match turned in Shawns favour and HBK tok advantage hitting a huge splash off the top for a 2 count. Shawn took full control of the match, but too much showboating meant Randy again got the upperhand. He knocked Michaels to the outside and then jumped from the apron with a double axe handle smash. He whipped Shawn into the railings and steel steps before re-entering the ring. Michaels made it back in at the count of 9. Savage then hit another Axe Handle, this time from the second rope before climbing to the top again. Jerry Lawler at this point left the commentary table and jumped up, pushing Savage off the top rope as the referees attention was diverted by Shawn Michaels. As Savage slowly stood up Shawn hit the Sweet Chin Music for the 3 count and the victory. After the match, Jack Tunney came out flanked by some WWF officials.

Jack Tunney: No. We are not going to have the Macho Mans career end on a tainted note. Jerry Lawler, I am relieving you of your commentary duties, so you now have no need to be at ringside. You have 2 minutes to get to the back or you will be suspended without pay! Referee, re-start this match!

MATCH 6 (Restarted)

Randy Savage and Shawn Michaels draw - Double Countout
Savage has had time to recover from the Sweet Chin Music and goes after Shawn with a vengeance. Savage looks set to hit the elbow drop, but Shawn once more gets out of the way and Savage comes crashing down to the mat. Shawn attempts another Sweet Chin music but doesn't fully connect and Savage kicks out. Michaels looks to have had enough, rolls out of the ring and grabs his belt before heading backstage! Savage gives chase and the two brawl in the aisle, neither one realising that the referee was counting. All of a sudden the bell rings and the announcement is made that both men have been counted out! This doesn't deter either one and soon the locker room spills out to break them up, with the crowd chanting "Let them go". Does this mean Savage has to leave?

Vince McMahon: I have had word from Jack Tunney that tomorrow night on Raw, we will have the WWF's decision with regards to Randy Savages status. He didn't win the match...

Jim Ross: But he didn't lose it either Vince. The match will go down as a draw.

Vince McMahon: Well we will find out tomorrow. I can't believe what King tried to do, he'll be paying for his actions no doubt about it.

MAIN EVENT - WWF World Title Match

Bret Hart def. Dustin Rhodes
Dustin Rhodes took a cheap shot at Bret as the Hitman was handing the title to the referee and began beating down on him. He hit Bret with a huge DDT for a 2 count before nailing a leg drop for another 2 count. Bret fought back and soon had Rhodes begging off. Rhodes poked Bret in the eye and again took advantage with a clothesline that turned the Hitman upside down. Rhodes attempted a Boston Crab but Hart rolled through into a leg grapevine, Rhodes grabbed the ropes and Hart was forced to break the hold. Hart stomps on the midsection of Rhodes before drilling him with an axehandle elbow to the sternum. Hart drags Rhodes tot he center of the ring and attempts to lock in the sharpshooter but Rhodes fights back and knocks Hitman down. Dustin hits the reverse DDT (which he is calling Rhode to Nowhere) but Hart kicks out! Dustin argues with the referee and Bret rolls him up for a 2 count. Bret then hits a running lariat and another axehandle elbow drop before applying the Sharpshooter. Rhodes taps out and Hart is declared the winner by submission. Following the match Bret celebrates by the fans as Dustin looks down with anger, anger which he directs at the referee by hitting him with a Rhode to Nowhere!

[Chuck]

Love the way you capture mid-90s WWF while mixing in the Crocket boys pretty effortlessly. One of my favorites dynasty's on here right now. Windham as Lugers partner? Love it! Savage vs Shawn? Good god! And Dustin Rhodes as a heel serious main eventer? About damn time.

I have an inkling on who's behind CCTV!

[Fleisch]

Originally Posted by Chuck

Love the way you capture mid-90s WWF while mixing in the Crocket boys pretty effortlessly. One of my favorites dynasty's on here right now. Windham as Lugers partner? Love it! Savage vs Shawn? Good god! And Dustin Rhodes as a heel serious main eventer? About damn time.

I have an inkling on who's behind CCTV!

Thanks for the positive comments. I'm glad people are liking it because I wasn't sure if I'd be able to pull off a "normal" diary.

Raw Line Up for those interested in Predictions... or those who just want to know what to expect!

The Smoking Gunns vs. Well Dunn
Jeff Jarrett vs. Bob Holly
Barry Windham vs Rick Martel
The Undertaker vs. Bam Bam Bigelow
Dustin Rhodes vs. The British Bulldog

[Fleisch]

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TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH

MONDAY WK 4, OCTOBER 1994

Welcome to Monday Night Raw! Hello everyone, I'm Vince McMahon coming to you off the back of an explosive night at In Your House 3!

And the contoversy will be rectified tonight Vince after the Shawn Michaels and Randy Savage Match, but first, here comes The Smoking Gunns!

THE SMOKING GUNNS defeat WELL DUNN
The match started with Billy Gunn and Steven Dunn, with Billy dominating the opening. Dunn fought back however and made the tag to Timothy Well. He and Billy traded blows before the tag to Bart Gunn who opened up on Timothy Well like a house on fire. The match then became all about The Smoking Gunns and they finished Well Dunn off with a Leg Drop/Back Breaker combo for the pinfall win.  

Following the match, another clip of CCTV is shown on the Titan Tron. This time it shows Bart Gunn talking with Mr Fuji and Crush! Gunn bows to Mr Fuji and walks off. As the clip ends. Bart Gunn asks for a microphone from ringside.

Ok. I'm getting sick of these videos being played out of context. Billy I explained to you why I met with DiBiase - and that was to screw him out of his money. This is a chance meeting backstage and all I'm doing is showing Mr Fuji respect after he had shown me the same respect in not haing Crush assault me. Whoever is behind these videos should be man enough to come out here and face me, face us in fact. The wedge you're trying to drive between us isn't working.

JEFF JARRETT defeats BOB HOLLY
In what proved to be a decent match, Holly was all over Jarrett in the early going, hitting a hard clothesline that knocked Jarrett out of the ring. Double J composed himself and re-entered the ring. As Holly attempted to begin beating on him again, Jarrett poked him in the eye, to which he was warned by the referee. Double J now took the upper hand and after some more back and forth, hit Holly with the Russian Legsweep for the Pinfall victory.
 

I believe Todd is backstage with Lex Luger and Barry Windham. Todd?

Thanks Vince. Guys, last night you beat Owen Hart and Rick Martel - Lex it looked as though you almost lost control again.

I done exactly what I said I would Todd. I didn't lose control, I am fully in control. Don't mistake intensity and passion for insanity. I said it before, I'm going to destroy any and everyone who decides to bad mouth this great nation. Hart and Martel found that out the hard way. And now I have Barry Windham helping me in this fight, we can't lose!

Martel you just didn't learn last night did ya! Now you've made me angry. Badmouthing me on the Superstar Hotline, claiming you could take me out anytime you wanted. Didn't you say that Barry Windham is a joke and that the only reason I got a "W" last night was because of Lex Luger? Well tonight boy I show you that Barry Windham is every much the toughest Texan on Gods Earth.

BARRY WINDHAM defeats RICK MARTEL
Windham dominated the match in the early going, beating Martel all over the ring. Jim cornette decided to get involved and was subsequently knocked out on the aron by Windham. The big angry Texan however turned right into a Martel dropkick but The Model only got a 1 count. Windham fought back again, and this time hit Martel with a huge Powerbomb to pick up the pinfall victory. 
 

Ladies and gentlemen at this time let me introduce my guest. "The Macho Man" Randy Savage! Last night Randy you were in a match in which your very career was on the line. I know you have been in talks all day with both Jack Tunney and representatives of Shawn Michaels. Can you divulge the outcome of those meetings?

Let me start by saying Jack Tunney offered to come out here and address this situation himself, but I asked that I be given the chance to inform the people of the Macho Mans career status.You see Vince, last night I didn't win, I don't have the title. Shawn Michaels still has the belt. BUT I didn't lose either. The contract was very specific in it's wording which clearly stated "If Rany Savage [that's me] loses his match to Shawn Michaels [that's the idiot I wrestled] for the Intercontinental Title, he will have to retire from the WWF." Concentrate on that word McMahon. "Loses" I didn't lose, and so after talking with Jack Tunney and the WWF officials, The Macho Man is still going strong in the WWF! Ooooooooh Yeeeaaaah!

The Music of Shawn Michaels begins as teh Heartbreak Kid makes his way down to the ring.

No, no, no! That is not right! You didn't win the match and so Captain Pschizo, you should be waving your stupid clown hat to the WWF as you set off into the distance! We'll see what my lawyers have to say about this because it is a farce and a conspiracy! 

Oh you better believe I'm staying Michaels, and I'm still gunning for that gold around your waist! So I'm challenging you to a mat.....

Whoa whoa whoa. Hold your horses Machismo. The Bad Guy is the #1 contender for that Gold. You had your shot, and you blew it man. Now step aside and see how the real Mr Machismo does it.

Er... last time I looked, I was the Intercontinental Champion, and I pick my opponent so the #1 contender is... Barry Horowitz! Come on out Barry don'tbe shy. You've earned it.

Shawn I hate to break it to you, but Barry Horowitz doesn't wrestle in the WWF anymore. Wait a second I am getting something through on my headset. Really? Ok! I have just been given word that Jack Tunney has signed an Intercontinental Title match for Survivor Series! It is going to be Shawn Michaels defending against Razor Ramon!... and Randy Savage in a 3 way elimination match!

THE UNDERTAKER defeats BAM BAM BIGELOW
Two behemoths clash in a out and out slugfest! Bigelow took the early momentum, however he couldn't keep Taker down. Even with DiBiases interference at ringside on more than one occassion. Bigelow went up top for the flying headbutt but Taker kicked out at 2! He then sat up right and stared at Bigelow who attempted a kick that Undertaked blocked. Taker fired back and hit a chokeslam before setting Bigelow up for the Tombstone to get the pinfall victory. After the match the lights went out and Raven appeared on the titan tron.
 

Undertaker, if you think our little daliance is over, you are sorely mistaken "Deadman". At Survivor Series my cult grows ever stronger. An aptly named event, because all I do is Survive. I proved that last night when you threw everything you had at me, and yet here I am, large as life and twice as angry. Put a team together Deadman and we'll be hooking up one more time!

DUSTIN RHODES defeats THE BRITISH BULLDOG
Fresh off his match with Bulldogs brother-in-law, Bret Hart, Thodes kicked off the match in high gear, almost pinning Bulldog inside the 3rd minute! Bulldog however recovered from that slip up and began to use is power attacks to good effect, pinning Rhodes on 2 occassions for near fall counts. As Bulldog set up Rhodes for the  running power slam, however dustin wriggles down and hits the Rhode to Nowhere from out of no where to pick up the 3 count. After the match Rhodes applied the Camel Clutch to Bulldog, refusing to let go until Bret Hart came down and attacked him! The show ends with both men brawling.
 

I used Crayons site to do this show but I think in future I will continue with my previous - basic way of laying out the shows.

[Chuck]

Originally Posted by Fleisch

I used Crayons site to do this show but I think in future I will continue with my previous - basic way of laying out the shows.

Highly enjoyable format as far as presentation goes. Maybe save that style for your Pay Per Views? I am sure it was a pain in the ass!

[infinitekillz]

I agree. Saving it for PPV's will make them feel more special. Quick Question: Is the Road to Nowhere the same move as the Curtain Call, or something else?

[jhd1]

Any chance of revealing your grades (even show grades)? I always find it tough with this mod to book like its 1994 without having terrible shows.

[Fleisch]

Originally Posted by infinitekillz

I agree. Saving it for PPV's will make them feel more special. Quick Question: Is the Road to Nowhere the same move as the Curtain Call, or something else?

Yes it's the Curtain Call with a different name.

I think I'll take the idea to use this format for PPV's only like you and Chuck have said. I like the layout, just it took me hours to do that one show when normally I could have written up Raw in an hour.

[Fleisch]

Originally Posted by jhd1

Any chance of revealing your grades (even show grades)? I always find it tough with this mod to book like its 1994 without having terrible shows.

Sure. I'll start adding the grades/ratings to the end of each segment and overall rating of the show. Reason I haven't added the grades previously is that I'm not that into the grades when diary writing (means nothing to me so long as I stay in business for the time I'm writing it lol).

Oh and...

[Harmor]

Been doing some catching up with this diary and all I can say is you're doing a fantastic job with it, being original while sticking to the mid 90s at the same time. Fabulous!

On a sidenote, those pics you used - I've never ever seen them for download anywhere (and the pics that come with the 1994 mod are quite a clusterf*** tbh >_<). Any chance of uploading them somewhere or do you have a link to a download?

[Fleisch]

I made them specific for this diary so only have the people on my roster. You can get them from my photobucket account if you want them (you will probably have to rename them when you save them). http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v2...01994%20Diary/

[Beejus]

Kinda surprised to see you lose Rotundo. I think he could have been a solid hand.

[jhd1]

Originally Posted by Fleisch

Sure. I'll start adding the grades/ratings to the end of each segment and overall rating of the show. Reason I haven't added the grades previously is that I'm not that into the grades when diary writing (means nothing to me so long as I stay in business for the time I'm writing it lol).

Normally I wouldn't ask, but with this particular mod (well, quite a few RW mods) it's interesting to see how other people are managing.

[chopps4312]

I bet I.R.S. wasn't paying his taxes.

[Harmor]

Originally Posted by Fleisch

I made them specific for this diary so only have the people on my roster. You can get them from my photobucket account if you want them (you will probably have to rename them when you save them). http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v2...01994%20Diary/

Sweet, thanks for sharing! Btw, I hope for WCW that they're gonna have to pay a ton or two for IRS' contract?