WWE Raw: February 2, 1998
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This isn’t cool- this isn’t hip! In this episode of Wrasslin’ Raw, the boys tune in to a classic episode, with a lengthy story involving Cactus Jack, Chainsaw Charlie, and the New Age Outlaws. “Merolyndust” does a great job of being bizarre, the NWA does a great job of being terrible, and the Kurgan does a great job of dragging a jobber by his forehead. Tiger Ali Singh graces the screen, and Wink Collins almost gets murdered by Kane. Damn it, somebody’s got to make fun of Sable!
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WWE Raw: January 26, 1998
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THEY RUINED IT! In this episode of Wrasslin’ Raw, the boys get the fallout from the shove heard ‘round the world, and a pretty filler-heavy episode of Monday Night Raw. Ken Shamrock continues to get lumped in with the lump-heavy Ahmed Johnson, and now the Disciples of Apocalypse join the mix. The NWA angle gets more bloated, while Shawn Michaels continues to stir the pot between Mike Tyson and Stone Cold Steve Austin. Owen Hart wins the European Title… but here’s Jerry’s Kid!
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WWE Raw: January 19, 1998
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Who wants some more gang warfare? In this episode of Wrasslin’ Raw, the boys get subjected to more of the Disciples of Apocalypse and Los Boricuas than they probably deserve. Barry Windham makes a shocking turn in favor of the NWA, the Quebecers take on Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie, and the New Age Outlaws are in action with the Godwinns. Sable gets flowers delivered, Tom Brandi is somehow still in the ring, and Ahmed Johnson is as big as ever. Here’s the shove heard ‘round the world!
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WWE: 1998 Royal Rumble
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It took eleven seasons, but we’re finally mature! In this episode of Wrasslin’ Raw, the boys check out the 1998 Royal Rumble, the first of the Big Four of 1998. The minis get an automatic dud, Luna rode the Mastodon up the three stars, and Shane McMahon debuts on our screens. Dave Meltzer’s star ratings fall apart, despite all three faces of Foley showing up in the Rumble. Shawn Michaels gets his balls grabbed by the Undertaker, and Mike Tyson loves Cold Stone!
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WWE Raw: January 12, 1998
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It’s a two-man booth tonight! In this episode of Wrasslin’ Raw, the boys watch the fifth anniversary episode of Monday Night Raw in the lead-up to the Royal Rumble Pay Per View. A Jobber of the Week double-header props up a match with the Kurgan and Jackyl, a four-man tag team match tries to prop up the limping tag team division, and Taka Michinoku jobs out to Los Boricuas. Goldust cosplays as Sable and Dude Love on the same night, and- oh no! It’s the Honky Tonk Man!
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WWE Raw: January 5, 1998
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What’s the best way to kick off 1998? By bringing back the NWA Championship! In this episode of Wrasslin’ Raw, the boys start off 1998 with a bang. Ken Shamrock and Faarooq keep up the story, while the Disciples of Apocalypse and the Truth Commission fail miserably. Tom Brandi shows up again to defend Sable from Marc Mero, while The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust manages to go beyond bizarre and into offensive. How about a nostalgia pop for Don King?
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WWE: 1997 Year in Review
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It’s an annual awards show extravaganza! In this episode of Wrasslin’ Raw, the boys sit down to talk about the highlights of the World Wrestling Federation in 1997, and give the much-coveted Match of the Year and Jobber of the Year Awards out to some very deserving nominees. The Highlights and Lowlights of the year are discussed, as well as what the future may hold moving forward. Buckle up kids, 1998 is going to be a hell of a ride!
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WWE Raw: December 29, 1997
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Stone Cold Steve Austin throws Goldust into the Crapper 3:16. Shawn Michaels and Triple H welcome the two newest “members” of DX. Owen Hart gets humiliated, and Chainsaw Charlie cuts his way out of the mystery box! We also learn that Mike Tyson will be at WrestleMania!
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WWE Raw: December 22, 1997
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It’s a cavalcade of jobbers all throughout the bowels of the building! In this episode of Wrasslin’ Raw, the boys bear witness to a great episode full of attitude. Sergeant Slaughter continues to be emasculated, Sable strips out of a reindeer costume, and Stone Cold accosts Santa Claus. The Rock, Undertaker, Ken Shamrock, and D-Lo Brown all have great matches, but the tag team division flounders, and the Kurgan only works his traps. Here’s a couple of Christmas PACKAGES for you!
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WWE Raw: December 15, 1997
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Wait, isn’t that Sal Sincere? In this episode of Wrasslin’ Raw, the boys tune in to an odd episode of Raw Is War, where the Son of Lawler angle continues and some new competitors join the roster. Steve Blackman and Mark Henry make their debuts in singles action, and Michael Cole continues to stink up the place on commentary. The Legion of Doom takes on D-Generation X, and Dude Love continues to scrap with the New Age Outlaws. Thank goodness the Sultan had a match, we almost forgot about him!
info_outlineWho doesn’t love a good soap opera? In this episode of Wrasslin’ Raw, the boys examine the go-home episode of Monday Night Raw leading into the 1997 Survivor Series. Super Loco and Aguila fumble through a spotfest, Marc Mero keeps working on his nut punches, and D-Generation X table tops Michael Cole. Steve Blackman’s run-in saves a dog collar match between Vader and the British Bulldog, Ken Shamrock takes on Shawn Michaels to round out the card… and Ahmed Johnson gets what he deserves!