Rebooking WWF/WWE: from 1985 to now

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WWF In Your House 4: Great White North

October 22, 1995

Toronto Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

This In Your House is headlined by a 6-Men Tag match between The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels & Ahmed Johnson against King Mabel, Yokozuna & IRS. Yoko pulls double duty as he & Owen Hart defend the tag titles they won from the Phenom & Kama the night after IYH 3 against Diesel & Bam Bam Bigelow. Diesel also pulls double duty, defending the WWF Championship against Psycho Sid. Razor Ramon regains the Intercontinental title from The British Bulldog and defends it against Jeff Jarrett while the Bulldog takes on the bizarre Goldust. Also on the card: The Smoking Gunns battle the Blu Brothers


Card & Results:



Pre-Show Match:

The 1-2-3 Kid vs. Mantaur

Result: The 1-2-3 Kid scores a clean pin after a moonsault, setting the tone for the night.



Main Card:



1. Intercontinental Championship Match

Champion: Razor Ramon vs. Challenger: Jeff Jarrett



Match Highlights:

Jarrett exploits his cunning and outside interference, but Razor Ramon fights back with his trademark power and resilience. The match ends with Razor hitting the Razor's Edge for the pin and retaining his title amidst a raucous Canadian crowd.



2. Tag Team Match

The Smoking Gunns (Billy & Bart Gunn) vs. The Blu Brothers (Brad & Brian Blu)



Result: The Smoking Gunns dominate and secure the victory with a Side Russian Legsweep on Brad Blu.



3. WWF Tag Team Championship Match

Champions: Owen Hart & Yokozuna vs. Challengers: Diesel & Bam Bam Bigelow



Match Highlights:

Yokozuna and Owen use their size advantage but Diesel and Bigelow work cohesively to turn the tide. Ultimately, Owen hits a quick roll-up on Diesel with a handful of tights, retaining the titles in a controversial finish.



4. Special Attraction Match

Goldust vs. The British Bulldog



Result: Goldust wins via DQ when British Bulldog refuses to break a chokehold, furthering their heated feud.



5. WWF Championship Match

Champion: Diesel vs. Challenger: Psycho Sid



Match Highlights:

A brutal, back-and-forth contest with both men showcasing their power. The match culminates with Diesel hitting a Jackknife Powerbomb for the win, retaining his title in front of the passionate Canadian crowd.



6. Main Event – 6-Man Tag Team Match

The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels & Ahmed Johnson vs. King Mabel, Yokozuna & IRS



Result:

In a chaotic and hard-hitting match, The Undertaker pins IRS after a Tombstone Piledriver, sealing the victory for his team and ending the night on a high note.

Attendance: Approximately 14,500 fans

Broadcast: Pay-per-view, available across North America and internationally

 

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Survivor Series - November 19, 1995​

Venue: USAir Arena, Landover, Maryland
Attendance: 14,500

***Note: the eliminations here aren't listed in chronological order. My apologies as I switched the template of this show a couple of times***


As it is usually the case for Survivor Series every year, several talents work multiple matches on the card. Mabel wins the Intercontinental title shortly after IYH 4: Great White North and defends it against Savio Vega. The Smoking Gunns reclaim their tag titles and defend them against The Roadie & Jeff Jarrett. With the emergence of Extreme Championship Wrestling in the Tri-State area, WWF counters by creating a Hardcore Championship. The British Bulldog is the inaugural champion and defends it against Ludvig Borga



Card & Results:

Pre-Show Match:



Tag Team Match: The Smoking Gunns (Billy & Bart Gunn) vs. The Heavenly Bodies (Tom Prichard & Jimmy Del Ray)

Result: The Smoking Gunns win after a double-team finisher on Prichard.

Main Card

1. Intercontinental Championship Match

Mabel (c) vs. Savio Vega



A hard-fought match with both competitors showing resilience.

Result: Mabel retains the title after a splash from the top rope.

2. 4-on-4 Tag Team Elimination Match

The Undertaker, Yokozuna, King Mabel, and IRS vs. Shawn Michaels, Diesel, Razor Ramon, and 1-2-3 Kid



A chaotic match with multiple eliminations, showcasing the ongoing power struggle between the dark side and the outsiders.

Eliminations:

IRS eliminated by Razor Ramon with a Razor's Edge

King Mabel eliminated by Shawn Michaels with Sweet Chin Music

Yokozuna eliminated by Diesel with a Jackknife Powerbomb

The Undertaker eliminated by Diesel after a Big Boot and Jackknife Powerbomb

Razor Ramon eliminated by The Undertaker with a Tombstone

1-2-3 Kid eliminated by Yokozuna with Banzai Drop

Winning Team: Shawn Michaels, Diesel, Razor Ramon, and 1-2-3 Kid

3. WWF Tag Team Championship Match

The Smoking Gunns (c) vs. The Roadie & Jeff Jarrett



The Gunns defend their titles against a surprise team.

Result: The Gunns retain after a Gory Bomb on Jeff Jarrett.

4. Special Match: WWF Hardcore Championship

The British Bulldog (c) vs. Ludvig Borga



A brutal, no-disqualification match featuring weapons and high-impact moves.

Result: The British Bulldog retains with a Running Powerslam.

5. 5-Man Survivor Series Elimination Match

Team Bret (Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, Diesel, Bob Backlund, and The 1-2-3 Kid) vs. Team Yoko (Yokozuna, Vader, King Mabel, The Roadie, and Ludvig Borga)



A grueling battle with multiple eliminations.

Eliminations:

The 1-2-3 Kid eliminated by Vader

Bob Backlund eliminated by Vader

Shawn Michaels eliminated by Vader with a Splash

Vader eliminated by Diesel with a Jackknife

Yokozuna eliminated by Diesel with a Jackknife

King Mabel eliminated by Bret Hart with a Sharpshooter

Ludvig Borga eliminated by Bret Hart with a Sharpshooter

The Roadie eliminated by Diesel after a Jackknife Powerbomb

Winning Team: Team Bret (Bret Hart & Diesel)

Main Event: WWF Championship Match

Champion: Diesel vs. Bret Hart



A highly anticipated match with technical excellence and brawling.

Result: Diesel retains the title after a Jackknife Powerbomb.

 

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WWF In Your House 5: Seasons Beatings

Date: December 17, 1995

Location: Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island


The show is headlined by Shawn Michaels against Sycho Sid for the #1 contendership to the WWF Championship and facing the winner of Diesel vs Bret Hart. Razor Ramon defends the Intercontinental title against Jeff Jarrett; The Smoking Gunns defend the tag titles against the Heavenly Bodies; Paul Bearer introduces the WWF fans to The Undertaker's brother, Kane as he debuts to take on Mankind (Paul Bearer justified this move by claiming that the Undertaker needed help after his recent battles with Kama and the Million Dollar Corporation). The WWF also introduces a Light Heavyweight Championship, with Taka Michinoku as the inaugural champion. The title is mostly defended overseas but he defends it against Canadian indy worker Jason Sensation

Card & Results:

Pre-Show Match:

The Bushwhackers vs. The Bodydonnas

Result: The Bushwhackers pick up the win after a double team assault, setting an energetic tone for the night.



Main Card:

1. WWF Intercontinental Championship: Razor Ramon (c) vs. Jeff Jarrett

Result: Razor Ramon retains after a Razor's Edge finisher. The match showcases Razor's resilience against Jarrett's cunning tactics.



2. WWF Tag Team Championship: The Smoking Gunns (Billy & Bart Gunn) (c) vs. The Heavenly Bodies (Tom Prichard & Jimmy Del Ray)

Result: The Gunns retain with a Gunstamp on Del Ray. The match is a hard-hitting affair emphasizing tag team chemistry.



3. WWF World Heavyweight Championship: Diesel (c) vs. Bret Hart

Result: Diesel retains via pinfall after a Jackknife Powerbomb, with interference from Shawn Michaels at ringside, hinting at future conflicts.



4. Special Attraction Match – Kane's WWF Debut:

Kane vs. Mankind

Result: Kane debuts with a dominant victory, planting the seeds for his future as a main-eventer.



5. WWF Light Heavyweight Championship: Taka Michinoku (c) vs. Jason Sensation

Result: Taka retains with a Michinoku Driver, showcasing the emerging division's exciting style.



6. Main Event – WWF Championship #1 Contender's Match:

Shawn Michaels vs. Sycho Sid (with Ted DiBiase)

Result: In a shocking upset, Sycho Sid wins the #1 contendership for the WWF Championship by pinning Shawn Michaels after interference from DiBiase.