Original Airdate: Saturday, August 19th, 1995
Portland Civic Center
Portland, Maine
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They show a recap of Sid attacking Shawn Michaels on Raw and being saved by Razor Ramon.
Razor Ramon vs. Roy Raymond
You've got to love the TV tapings that have episodes that air after the pay-per-view. I love that Razor always feels the need to put the abdominal stretch on in his squash matches. This one doesn't even last 5 seconds and then he hits the super back suplex. He signals for the Razor's Edge and by golly, he hits it. Quick and easy.
Match Rating: 1/4*
Not only did us kids in the 90s need Stridex pads. We needed them super sized. They're bringing us SummerSlam and I bet they are extremely proud to be hosting King Mabel vs. Diesel in the main event. Shawn thinks that Razor saved him because he wants to make sure he makes it to SummerSlam in one piece. Apparently wild horses couldn't keep him from showing up. Todd tells us Barry Horowitz being on a pay per view is something that can only happen in the World Wrestling Federation. WCW agrees.
Jacob & Eli Blu vs. Paul Van Dale & Tim McNeany
We join this match in progress. Dok Hendrix says that the key at SummerSlam will be Uncle Zebekiah and right on cue, he causes a distraction that leads to them hitting the double team clothesline for the victory. This is how they are at their best. Quick and chaotic.
Match Rating: 1/4*
They show a clip of Henry Godwinn slopping Ted DiBiase.
Kama vs. Bert Centeno
Kama hits a back body drop and of course the creatures of the night are here. It's pretty sad that Undertaker only has 2 fans. Kama hits a splash off the second rope for the victory. He goes over and rips up the wreath in the ring. The male "creature" goes into the ring and picks up the wreath. Kama sees it and goes back and attacks him. Other than the lady in the Shawn Michaels gear in the first row and the female "creature", no one cares about this. Then the lights flicker, but nothing happens.
Match Rating: 1/4*
We go to Goldust for another vignette. I think these would have worked better if they would have found a studio that they could have actually filmed on rather than a green screen.
Fatu vs. Phil Apollo
Of all the midcarders on the roster at this time, I wonder how many thought Fatu would probably end up being the biggest star of the Attitude Era. After a delayed and pointless beginning, Fatu hits a bulldog and top rope splash for the easy win. They continue to have nothing for him.
Match Rating: 1/4*
Speaking of pointless, it's time for Dean Douglas. This time he's in the production truck that looks like it's from 1987. He watches Shawn Michaels against Jerry Lawler from Raw. He criticizes Michaels for pandering to the crowd. Just let him wrestle because I can't take these anymore.
Gorilla Monsoon is now here at the announce desk. He says that the creature of the night. He acknowledges that he should have never stepped in the ring, but Kama shouldn't have done what he did. He said he thought about suspending Kama, but that wouldn't be fair to Undertaker. So instead of that or a fine, he has decided that the match at SummerSlam will now be a Casket Match.
King Mabel vs. Bam Bam Bigelow
How quickly Bam Bam has fallen down the card. Mabel attacks Bam Bam on his way into the ring. Bam Bam fights it off and pushes Mabel into Mo on the apron. Mabel comes back and hits a big slam for a 2 count. Mabel hits a big back body drop on Bam Bam and they debate if Diesel would be able to Jackknife Mabel at SummerSlam. Mabel hits his rolling kick and gets another 2 count. Bam Bam makes a comeback, but misses with the top rope headbutt. Mabel hits the belly to belly suplex for the victory. This could have been a lot worse.
Match Rating: 3/4*
Next week it will be Bret Hart vs. Rad Radford. They are pulling out all the stops.
I'm starting to remember why people don't like this era. We have to watch the same Isaac Yankem vignette. They even give us a Dok and Vince reaction shot.
Bob Holly vs. Jason Ahrndt
We get a weird commercial break that they don't even acknowledge. Either that or it was a glitch with Peacock. Holly dominates and hits the top rope crossbody for the easy win. This was just to remind you that Holly exists before he loses to Helmsley at SummerSlam.
Match Rating: 1/4*
We go to Todd Pettengill again and talk about SummerSlam. Bret Hart will see Lawler and Yankem in the SummerSlam. Don't forget about the Casket Match!
They show the Kama angle again. Next week Undertaker will be here for an interview.
Well, this episode stunk. I'm not sure how much more Yankem and Douglas I can handle with the vignettes. There is some good stuff coming up here, but those two are particularly getting on my nerves more than most characters. We are just a couple of weeks away from the debut of Nitro. I'm sure that won't change
Overall Rating: 31%
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