From: zimmerma@ucrengr.ucr.edu (Christopher Robin Zimmerman)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.pro-wrestling
Subject: WWF Monday Night RAW - 16/5/94
Date: 17 May 1994 20:23:11 GMT
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One Year Ago on RAW:  In probably the best episode of Monday Night RAW ever,
jaws dropped and shock was registered as Shawn Michaels, fresh off his
victory in the lumberjack match with Hacksaw Jim Duggan, issued an open
challenge and was taken up on it--by Marty Jannetty.  Jannetty WON the belt,
with help from a thrown towel by Mr. Perfect.  As if that weren't enough,
Razor Ramon was pinned by "The Kid--" the same individual who had previously
displayed zero offense in the two weeks previous (with two different names
yet).  The Smoking Gunns made their debut in a squash, and Tatanka also
squashed an opponent.  Yokozuna demolishes Kamala, and once again it pains
me to relive such an exciting hour knowing the hour I have to report this
week.

WWF Monday Night RAW, coming to you once again from Green Mountain State in
Burlington, Vermont 16.5.94 (but taped 26.4) and broadcast on the USA
Network.

Hype for one of tonight's big matches--the exciting Sumo match between
Earthquake and Yokozuna.

Your hosts are Vince McMahon and Randy Savage, who provide all commentary.

Bam Bam Bigelow v. Thurman Plugg in a KotR Qualifier - Plugg is quickly
pushed outside, and amazingly, he goes back in the ring.  After taking some
general hammering, he comes back with a dropkick that takes *Bigelow* out of
the ring.  This is deemed worthy of the Double Feature Replay.  Did I
mention that Luna Tunes came out with Bigelow?  Bigelow with a Bam Bam slam.
He then misses the headbutt.  Plugg punches away, then runs off the ropes
for some sort of press which doesn't work, as Bam Bam catches him and slams
him again.  2 count.  Back to the vertical base and they trade blows.
Bigelow gets the upper hand (as you might expect), but runs into a big boot.
Plugg goes back to the punches; angered, Bigelow delivers a ghetto blaster.
2 count.  Chinlock, Plugg runs out of it, but meets up with a knee to the
gut.  Dropped headbutt for 2.  Another 2 count by Bigelow.  Another slam and
a headbutt--gee, I hope Plugg doesn't come back.  Bigelow chokes Sparky on
the ropes.  Finally after whipping him into the ropes, Bam Bam makes his
mistake and meets up with the cornerpost--hard--after Plugg steps aside.
Plugg with bulldog!  Plugg with DDT!  Plugg with flying body press!  Plugg
better not win!  2 count.  Plugg with small package for 2.  Plugg is on
fire!  Repeated clotheslines by the racercar driver only take Bigelow down
to one knee.  Luckily, before he can go on, he gets tripped up by Luna while
referee "Blind" Dave Hebner is asking Bigelow if he can continue.  Bigelow
hits a clothesline, goes outside the ring, and delivers a slingshot headbutt
for the pin.

Todd Pettengill with *your* KotRR.  Bret vs. Deisel.  Piper vs. Lawler.
Address for the Hospital for Sick Children Foundation in Toronto is given.
This Foundation is also known as the Vince McMahon Legal Defense Fund, isn't
it?  The updated chart for the tourney has IRS vs. Mabel and Ramon vs.
Bigelow.  Next week on Superstars, Lex Luger takes on Jedoublef
Jadoubleredoublet.

Diesel v. Mike Moraldo - Give Vince credit, he can actually call a sidewalk
slam when he actually WATCHES a match.

Promos:  ICOPRO (Ramon), GI Joe, SF2:SCE Sega carts

Undertaker sighting.

The King's Court with...er...himself.  He berates Piper, whaddaya expect.
After an ad break, Ted DiBiase brings out "Nickel and Dime" Volkoff, his
latest acquisition.  DiBiase announces that he has new tights for his man
(which will come out of his paycheque, of course) to wear.  They are black
and gold and have "PROPERTY OF THE MILLION DOLLAR MAN" and nice big cents
signs on them, along with a tuxedo T.  It's official, and I'm now going to
call Nikolai Virgil II.  You know, if Vince and Randy felt so sorry for this
guy, why don't THEY pony up some cash so Volkoff doesn't have to work for
DiBiase?  Hmmmmmmm?  And why doesn't Virgil I rush to his aid?  

Owen Hart v. Tony Roy - That's right, Sharpshooter.

Duke "The Dumpster" Droese skit...gee whiz, he's poorer than Volkoff.  He
LIVES in a dumpster.

Promos:  NBA Jam, Slim Jim (Savage), Mortal Kombat

While the ring crew removes the ropes, let's take an ad break.

Hype for next week's big match:  Earthquake v. Owen Hart in a KotR
Qualifier.

Earthquake v. Yokozuna in a Sumo match - The Fink runs down the Sumo rules.
Out comes Yokozuna, coincidentally looking EXACLY the same as he always
does.  Out comes Earthquake (er, Kototenzan) in Sumo garb complete with
matching salt bucket.  We take ANOTHER ad break.

When we come back, they are working on some sort of synchronized swimming
routine.  Anyway, after an endless amount of stalling--er, psychology-- they
go at it and after boring the crowd and the audience, Earthquake wins.  I'm
sorry I can't make this any more exciting.

New dates for the WrestleMania Revenge Tour...10 June/Pittsburgh, 11
June/Niagra Falls.

Christopher Robin Zimmerman / kzim@koko.csustan.edu / zimmerma@ucrengr.ucr.edu