The first match is Farooq versus Skip. Savio Vega takes on the returning Crush. Kevin Kelly interviews Ahmed Johnson about his health. The Godwinns face TL Hopper and Who (Jim Neidhart under a mask). Curt Hennig interviews Bret Hart on a yacht. I he main event is Shawn Michaels versus Owen Hart. The show isn't that great until the main event.
2 Reviews
Owen Hart Vs Shawn Michaels is worth a watch! Skip the rest.
callanvass11 May 2016
Warning: Spoilers
(08.12.96)
Live from Seattle, WA
Your hosts are Vince McMahon & Jerry Lawler
Ahmed Johnson has suffered a life threatening kidney injury that was aggravated the previous week on Raw. If his condition does not improve, it may require kidney removal.
Farooq Asad (W/Sunny) Vs Skip
Farooq wins with The Dominator. This was pretty much a glorified squash for the most part. It did the job in making Farooq look strong. To be honest, the gladiator gimmick that Farooq had here is kinda stupid.
*
Savio Vega Vs Crush (W/Clarence Mason)
Crush wins by submission with the Full Nelson. This was another glorified squash match, and a really boring one at that. I was surprised at how easily Vega was defeated.
*
Kevin Kelly conducts an interview with Ahmed Johnson in Ahmed's home. Ahmed is unsure if he'll ever be able to wrestle again.
The Godwinns (W/Hillbilly Jim) Vs TL Hopper & Who
"Who" Is Jim Neidhart under a mask. The Godwinns win after Henry Godwinn pins Who with the slop drop. This is another glorified squash match. I'm glad Raw was slowly moving away from squash matches.
*
Gorilla Monsoon announces that he's stripped Ahmed Johnson of his Intercontinental Title, and that the title is now vacant. A tournament will commence the following week on Raw.
Bret Hart hasn't made up his mind if he's gonna come back or not. He says if he comes back, he's gonna speak his mind. He's enjoying his time off, and the only reason he'd wanna come back is his fans.
Owen Hart (W/Jim Cornette) Vs Shawn Michaels (W/Jose Lothario)
Shawn wins with a superkick. Vader destroys Shawn Michaels after the match and hits two Vader bombs. If you didn't expect a good match from these two, I don't know what to tell you. It isn't their best outing, but they still had a fun match. It's just a shame Owen could never catch a break. Vader's assault on Shawn after the match would be the last time he'd look so strong.
***
4.5/10 overall.
Live from Seattle, WA
Your hosts are Vince McMahon & Jerry Lawler
Ahmed Johnson has suffered a life threatening kidney injury that was aggravated the previous week on Raw. If his condition does not improve, it may require kidney removal.
Farooq Asad (W/Sunny) Vs Skip
Farooq wins with The Dominator. This was pretty much a glorified squash for the most part. It did the job in making Farooq look strong. To be honest, the gladiator gimmick that Farooq had here is kinda stupid.
*
Savio Vega Vs Crush (W/Clarence Mason)
Crush wins by submission with the Full Nelson. This was another glorified squash match, and a really boring one at that. I was surprised at how easily Vega was defeated.
*
Kevin Kelly conducts an interview with Ahmed Johnson in Ahmed's home. Ahmed is unsure if he'll ever be able to wrestle again.
The Godwinns (W/Hillbilly Jim) Vs TL Hopper & Who
"Who" Is Jim Neidhart under a mask. The Godwinns win after Henry Godwinn pins Who with the slop drop. This is another glorified squash match. I'm glad Raw was slowly moving away from squash matches.
*
Gorilla Monsoon announces that he's stripped Ahmed Johnson of his Intercontinental Title, and that the title is now vacant. A tournament will commence the following week on Raw.
Bret Hart hasn't made up his mind if he's gonna come back or not. He says if he comes back, he's gonna speak his mind. He's enjoying his time off, and the only reason he'd wanna come back is his fans.
Owen Hart (W/Jim Cornette) Vs Shawn Michaels (W/Jose Lothario)
Shawn wins with a superkick. Vader destroys Shawn Michaels after the match and hits two Vader bombs. If you didn't expect a good match from these two, I don't know what to tell you. It isn't their best outing, but they still had a fun match. It's just a shame Owen could never catch a break. Vader's assault on Shawn after the match would be the last time he'd look so strong.
***
4.5/10 overall.
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