So Here we go... The Debut of Monday Night RAW on USA. Of Course It's over 18 years late, but who's counting.
WWF RAW 1/11/93
Sean Mooney is standing outside of the Manhattan Centre telling us that the streets were jammed packed minutes ago but now they are jammed packed inside. I don't know about you, but If they only opened the doors minutes before the show aired, I'd be pretty pissed.
Bobby Heenan comes strolling by and is going to use the front entrance, nobody stopping to ask the legend for an autograph. Mooney tells him that he can't get in cause it's sold out, and that he's been replaced by Rob Bartlett. Replacing Bobby Hennan with Rob Bartlett is the equivalent of trading Cam Neely for Barry Pedersen.
We are then joined ringside with Vince McMahon, Macho Man and Rob Bartlett who can't wait to see Koko B.Ware face off against Yokozuna. I swear I can't make this stuff up.
Koko B.Ware vs. Yokozuna
Undefeated Yokozuna starts off the contest by doing his sumo ritual. Lock up to start and Yoko throws his all the way across the ring. Koko tries for a shoulder tackle but bounces right off. A series of Dropkicks staggers Yoko. Yokozuna comes back with a leg drop, nails Koko with a forearm as he stands up and pulls him to the corner for the dreaded Banzai Drop.
Winner: Yokozuna
DUD, 03:45:00. This was just crap. and a way to make Yoko look unstoppable. However, Koko looked like a grade 3 student in the ring with a College Wrestler. This match up was just stupid.
Bobby "The Brain" Heenan comes to us via pretaped message about The Narcissist. He compared His protege to Ice Cream and Mr. Perfect to Horse manure. He told us that he will unveil Lex Luger at the Royal Rumble. Oh My. I Can't Wait. I See Him. I'm So Excited.
The Steiners Brothers vs. The Executioners
There is way too much to talk about in this match to write it all. I will simply state that The Exectutioners didn't get one move in. This was a clinic on how to do a DUD match. Make 1 team actually use multiple moves and decimate the other team.
Winner: Steiner Brothers
DUD, 03:01:00 unlike the Yoko match where they stared at each other for 2/3rd of the match. This match was all action. All decimation by the Steiner's. DUD's usually suck but this one actually made the Steiners look really strong.
Bobby Heenan is now dressed up in drag and tries to get back in the building. He says that he is Rob Bartlett's aunt and he needs to get in their and see him. Actually funny to see Bobby Heenan in a dress and make-up. Seriously though get Bartlett off the broadcast team. He adds nothing to the team.
Razor Ramon in the ring for an interview about his title shot at the Royal Rumble. He says that he's ready for his opportunity, but what Bret did in 8 years he will do in 8 short months. Razor said that he can't do anything about what he did to Owen Hart, and he can't do anything about him winning the WWF Title at the Royal Rumble. Very simple but effective promo. Something that a majority of the current WWE roster can't do.
Intercontinental Championship Match:Max Moon vs. Shawn Michaels
Shawn Comes out to his original sexy boy music sung by Sherri. Hammerlock from Shawn is reversed and Moon does the same to Shawn. Belly to Back is reversed by Shawn flipping over, Max Moon then delivers a hip toss, an arm drag and body slammed and powders to the corner. Very interesting armslam delivered by Max Moon is then turned into a hammerlock while on the ground. Good pace to this match. Shawn Misses a splash in the corner. Tries again and gives snake eyes to Moon. Dropkick by Shawn. This match is then interrupted by Doink the clown at ringside and Rob Bartlett doing a Mike Tyson impression and Vince McMahon exchanging Dialog with him. I'm not lying. Back to the match. Attempted bodyslam is turned into a small package by Moon and only gets a 2 count. Michaels attempts a dropkick , Moon avoids and slingshots Michaels over the ropes. Back in, unique front samoan drop gets a 2 count. Shawn Then hits his back body side slam for the 3.
Winner: Shawn Michaels
**, 09:55:00. This was a great back and forth match up. Moon got some good offense in, and Shawn looked like a credible champion. There really wasn't a doubt that he was going to lose the belt as he was scheduled to face Marty Jannetty for the belt at Royal Rumble.
Mean Gene comes to us and gives us the Royal Rumble Report. Where we get a promo from Shawn where he tells us that Marty didn't deserve a title shot , but he's a nice guy so he'll give Marty a shot anyway. Marty gives us a horrible response saying he'll end Shawn's career. Various other responses about the Rumble from Hacksaw Jim Duggan & Mr. Perfect.
Sean Mooney is outside again this time he is with a Rabbi who wants to see his nephew Rob Bartlett. Bobby Heenan has his beard removed and he tells us he has to get inside. I agree, I don't think I can take much more of Rob Bartlett's Stupid comments.
On Superstars this past weekend , Kamala saw the light because of referend Slick. Kamala was pushed around by Harvey Whippleman and Kim Chee. So out came Slick and he got beat up by both Whippleman and Kim Chee. So Kamala started slapping his belly and nailed Chee out of the ring and chased Whippleman out of the arena.
Main Event:Damian Demento vs. The Undertaker
Demento tries getting the advantage on Taker but her gets a faceplant for good measure. Undertaker goes up top for the rope walk. Demento goes up top and nails an axe handle on The Undertaker. Tombstone gets a 3 count at 02:26:00 for the win.
Winner: The Undertaker
DUD, 02:26:00
Doink is interviewed by Vince. Vince says that he shouldn't make children cry, or Crush will hurt him. Wow, great angle. Crush says , "Don't Make Kids cry....BRA". Doink doesn't listen and runs away, laughing at him. Very Very pointless segment. Why was this match even signed for Wrestlemania. This was ridiculously stupid
Bobby Hennan is shown finally getting access to the building. Too Late though because the show is over.
Final Thoughts: Well 3 out of the 4 Matches were DUDS. 1 Match was really good but had Max Moon. A majority of the promos hit the mark and got the job done. The Bobby Hennan stuff wasn't really that funny. Rob Bartlett is just horrible to listen to on the announce team. He's just horrible. All and All the show wasn't good , but it's not bad. Hopefully this was just a one time thing.
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