Original Airdate: Monday, January 17th, 1994
Richmond Coliseum
Richmond, Virginia
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Vince gives us the dramatic recap of last week's big title change on Raw. He is then joined by Crush in a cut off flannel shirt. He had a good, long talk with his buddy IRS.
Owen Hart vs. Terry Austin
Bret is out to accompany his brother because they are such good buddies. While Owen shows off a bit, Vince gets on the phone with Stan Lane who is reporting live from Madison Square Garden about the rematch for the tag titles. Austin catches a kick from Owen, but then gets hit with the enzuigiri. He locks in the Sharpshooter and that's all. Crush says he does it better than Bret and claims Bret looks jealous as they are hugging. Vince comes out to interview the Harts. Owen plays up the frustration of the Quebecers no longer being the champs since this was his time to shine. Bret says that under no circumstances would he ever cheer for the Quebecers, which Owen doesn't love.
Match Rating: 1/4*
Tatanka vs. George South
Who thought it was a good idea to have Crush announce the entire show? Tatanka outsmarts South early on, but then South actually gets a jumping clothesline for a 2 count. We go back to Stan Lane again and he says that the champions are more determined than ever tonight. Tatanka battles back and hits the chop off the top rope for the victory.
Match Rating: 1/4*
We now get a special look at the Women's Champion, Alundra Blayze. This is nothing and it continues the embarrassment of them basically ignoring that she exists.
We get an in ring interview with Yokozuna and Mr Fu.ji. No Jim Cornette this week. The lights go out and here comes Paul Bearer wheeling out the casket. Yoko is going to try and squash the casket, but out comes Undertaker and Yoko runs away in fear. This was really long to get to an obvious, but satisfying conclusion.
Diesel vs. Scott Towers
Diesel is dominating and Crush is talking about Tonya Harding. 1994, baby. We go back to Stan Lane and he informs us that the champs were robbed and the Quebecers are once again the champions. This match is way longer than you would think it would be. Diesel hits a big boot and an elbow drop for the victory.
Match Rating: 1/4*
We go back to Todd Pettengill for a Royal Rumble Report. Wouldn't the Royal Rumble have been the perfect time to have a Women's Championship match?
Randy Savage vs. IRS
It's the Joe Montana of the WWF, Randy Savage. Thankfully we come back from commercial break after IRS is done talking, although usually that's the highlight of his matches. Irwin gets the early advantage and dumps Savage out of the ring. The always unhinged Savage grabs a chair, but Irwin attacks him from behind. Savage catches a kick back in the ring and spins him into an atomic drop. Savage hits a couple of clotheslines into another commercial. Irwin drops Savage on the guardrail and Crush is hoping he bit his tongue off. Irwin suplexes Savage back into the ring and gets a 2 count. Savage buys himself some time, but then goes after Crush. IRS then quickly throws him into the ring post and we get yet another commercial break. Savage goes off the top rope, but IRS hits him with a blow to the bread basket. Savage fights back again, but then Crush pushes him off the top rope. The referee calls for the bell and Crush attacks Savage. IRS joins in on the fun, but out comes Tatanka to try and help, but IRS slows him down. Yokozuna is now out and then Luger comes out. Wouldn't it have made more sense for Razor Ramon to come out? Now Diesel and Michaels are out and wouldn't you know it, we have a mini Royal Rumble. Bret Hart joins in and he knocks Yoko out of the ring. The show goes off the air from here. Savage wrestling in this era was usually pretty special, but leave it to IRS to make it feel like a nothing match.
Match Rating: *1/2
Well, this wasn't the strongest episode of Raw and when you consider you have to listen to 45 minutes of Crush, it's one of the worst in weeks.
Overall Rating: 38%
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