WWF 1997.04.28 - Monday Night Raw

Location: Omaha Civic Center, Omaha, Nebraska

Commentators: Vince McMahon, Jerry Lawler, Jim Ross

This event was broadcast live.

Brian Pillman walks to the ring. He tells the audience that he's a religious man, and he's been praying every day since last week's Raw. He asks everyone in the arena to put their hands together and pray with him. First he prays for Bret Hart to have a speedy recovery. He asks for forgiveness for everyone who rejoiced in the brutality of last week's Raw. He prays for forgiveness for everyone who enjoys Steve Austin's violence. He prays for everyone in America who savours the bloodthirsty violence in society. He drops to his knees and prays for the complete annihilation of Steve Austin. He asks for Steve Austin to be struck down tonight, so he can never wrestle again. He asks for everyone to open their hearts and let Bret Hart in as the Saviour of the WWF.

Steve Austin threatens Brian Pillman over the Titantron. Then he comes to the ring to attack him, but Owen Hart and British Bulldog chase him away. Together the three pray for the recovery of Bret Hart. Then Steve Austin returns to the ring with an axe handle and chases them all away.

Match 1. Flash Funk vs Rockabilly

Flash Funk comes to the ring alone. Where are his dancing girls, the Funkettes? Maybe they quit because he's not paying them enough. Rockabilly comes to the ring, accompanied by Honky Tonk Man. He's beginning to look like a clone. He's had his hair dyed black, and he's even growing sideburns.

Flash Funk pins Rockabilly. After the match he's attacked by Honky Tonk Man.

Bret Hart arrives at the arena in an ambulance. Owen and British Bulldog push him into the arena in a wheelchair. He vows revenge on Steve Austin. He criticises the American wrestling fans for supporting Steve Austin.

Match 2. Legion of Doom vs Doug Furnas & Philip Lafon

Doug Furnass complains about his tag team not being popular with the fans in the WWF. He says that it's because they're serious professional wrestlers and don't dress like clowns. Complain all you like. The Legion of Doom easily defeat them, although it's possible that they pinned the wrong man.

Match 3. Intercontinental Championship Match, Rocky Maivia vs Owen Hart

Owen Hart challenges Rocky Maivia for the Intercontinental title. He dedicates the match to his brother Bret. It's a fair fight with no outside interference. Owen pins Rocky and becomes the new champion.

Steve Austin rolls to the ring in a wheelchair and challenges Bret Hart to a wheelchair match. He promises to remain seating and face Bret wheel to wheel. Then he changes his mind because he's a lying S.O.B and will do anything to beat up Bret. He says he'll become the next WWF Heavyweight champion on 11th May.

Match 4. Vader vs Jesse James

Vader has been released from prison in Kuwait. He defeats Jesse James easily.

After the match Jim Ross interviews Vader about his time in Kuwait. He asks if Vader feels any remorse about the bad way he acted on Kuwaiti television. This makes Vader angry, and he threatens to continue the television interview in the ring. Ken Shamrock runs into the ring and saves Jim, because he doesn't like bullies.

Match 5. Goldust vs Hunter Hearst Helmsley

Triple H comes to the ring accompanied by Chyna.

Triple H is an unpopular wrestler, but the fans like Chyna.

I had to point that out so that you know it's not just me. Who wouldn't like Chyna?

Goldust has the advantage in the match. When Triple H throws him out of the ring, Chyna kicks him on the floor. Later in the match Marlena throws powder in Chyna's eyes, blinding her. Triple H leaves the ring to help her, but Chyna doesn't recognise him and attacks him, thinking he's Goldust. Triple H is counted out, so Goldust wins the match.

Match 6. Undertaker vs British Bulldog

This is a non-title match. British Bulldog comes to the ring first and dedicates the match to his brother Bret. It's a short match, in which neither wrestler has an obvious advantage. The Undertaker is about to deliver a Tombstone, but Owen Hart runs into the ring and stops him. Bulldog is disqualified, so the Undertaker wins the match.

Steve Austin runs into the ring and attacks Owen Hart. The Undertaker continues to fight British Bulldog. Bulldog and Owen flee from the ring. The Undertaker and Steve Austin face one another threateningly. Steve Austin knocks the Undertaker out with a Stone Cold Stunner. Seemingly. The Undertaker stands up and fights back. Steve leaves the ring to attack Bret Hart, who's sitting alone in his wheelchair at the entrance to the arena. Bret is defended by his other brother-in-law, Jim Neidhart. Bret hits Steve Austin with his crutch and knocks him off the platform. Steve has to be carried out of the arena.

The broadcast ends with Brian Pillman smiling gleefully that his prayers have been answered.