WWF Monday Night Raw
January 9th, 2023
Episode # 02
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The show comes on the air with a shot of the underground parking lot of the arena. We see the words "After RAW Last Week!" on the bottom of the screen. We then see Bad News Allen and Adrian Adonis fighting. Bad News Allen throws Adonis on a car hood and then gives him a bunch of punches.The two fight some more before getting broken up by Federation Officials. The shot then goes to the arena where we see a big pyro display. We then go to our commentators for the show.
Jim Ross: Welcome everyone to Monday Night Raw! We are live in Toronto, Canada and tonight we have a big show for you. Tonight we will see the crowning of two champions. Who will be WWF Intercontinental and WWF Women's champion by the end of the night? We will find out. I am joined by my partner in crime – Jerry "The King" Lawler. Jerry, what are your thoughts going into tonight's big show?
Jerry "The King" Lawler: It's going to be wild! I just got word from the higher ups here in the World Wrestling Federation that Adrian Adonis and Bad News Allen will face off in a No Holds Barred bout at The Royal Rumble! I can't wait for that match.
Jim Ross: Well, we are going to go to the ring for our first match of the evening. It's Juventud Guerrera taking on "The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith in a semi final match in the WWF Intercontinental championship tournament. That match is right now!
WWF Intercontinental Championship Semi Final Tournament MatchJuventud Guerrera defeated Davey Boy Smith with a Cross Body Block to advance to the finals of the WWF Intercontinental championship tournament.
Match Notes – Good match although it was fairly short. Juventud Guerrera now has a chance at capturing gold!
After the commercial break we go to the backstage area where we see our backstage interviewer – Sean Mooney. He is not alone as standing beside him is Chyna.
Sean Mooney: I'm here with Chyna who will be facing Jacqueline for the WWF Women's championship in just a few moments. Chyna, what are your thoughts going into this huge match up?
Chyna: Well, tonight I am going to become champion. There is no doubt about it. Jacqueline is a great wrestler but she is no match for me. I am going to hit her with a Pedigree and capture that championship. See you in the ring!
The shot then goes to the ring for our next match!
WWF Women's Championship Tournament Final MatchChyna defeated Jacqueline to become WWF Women's Champion!
Match Notes – It was a good bout with plenty of great action. Chyna hit The Pedigree to get the win and the championship!
The shot goes to the commentators.
Jim Ross: Well, we have our first champion crowned here in the World Wrestling Federation. There is no doubt that Chyna will be a great champion! We are going to go to a commercial break but when we come back we are going to see a Tag Team championship tournament match! It's Val Venis and Disco Inferno taking on Tony Garera and Larry Zbyszko!
WWF World Tag Team Championship Tournament First Round MatchVal Venis and Disco Inferno -versus- Tony Garea and Larry Zbyszko
Match Notes – Tony Garera and Larry Zbyszko made short work of Val Venis and Disco Inferno. It wasn't much of a match with Zbyszko getting most of the offense.
The show then goes to a commercial break.
The shot then goes to Sean Mooney standing in front of a screen that has The Royal Rumble logo in the back. He sees the camera and smiles.
Sean Mooney: Welcome to The Royal Rumble report. The Royal Rumble is just a few weeks away. The winner of the Rumble will be the first WWF champion so it's every man for themselves. Last week I promised you that I'd reveal the first ten competitors in The Royal Rumble. Well wait no further. Here is the list!
We then see a screen graphic that shows the entrants thus far for The Royal Rumble.
Sean Mooney: We are going to see – Fit Finlay, Kurt Angle, The One Man Gang, Mr. Perfect, Bobo Brazil, Chris Candido, Jerry Lynn, Gorilla Monsoon, Stan Hansen and Baron Von Raschke. How are they going to get the big One Man Gang over the top rope? We will find out if anyone can at The Rumble! Don't you dare miss it! Now we are going to go to a commercial break but when we come back we are going to the ring for a Semi Final match in the Intercontinental tournament. Don't change the channel!
The show then goes to a commercial break.
Back from the break we see Rob Van Dam standing in front of a RAW backdrop.
Rob Van Dam: Adrian Adonis, you better get ready because you are stepping into the ring with The Whole Damn Show and the future WWF Intercontinental champion. See you in the ring!
WWF Intercontienntal Championship Semi Final Tournament MatchAdrian Adonis pinned Rob Van Dam
Match Notes – Good match between these two. The fans were really behind Rob Van Dam. Adrian Adonis had a tough time putting Rob Van Dam away but finally got the job done and got the pinfall.
The shot then goes to ringside where we see our commentators.
Jim Ross: Well if you can't get enough wrestling in your life you're in luck. Starting next week we will see a new one hour show called WWF Sunday Night Heat! There will even be an exclusive championship to that show – The European championship! The tournament to crown the first champion kicks off next week! It should be wild!
Jerry "The King" Lawler: We are going to take a commercial break but when we come back we are going to see The Powers of Pain take on The U.S. Express! Who will advance to the finals next week on Monday Night Raw? We will find out next!
The show then goes to a commercial break.
Back from the commercial break we go to Juventud Guerrera who is standing in front of a Monday Night Raw backdrop.
Juventud Guerrera: Tonight in the main event you will see me win what I deserve – the WWF Intercontinental championship! Adrian Adonis, you better be ready because I am going to hit you with a 450 Splash and win the belt!
The shot then goes to the ring.
WWF Tag Team Championship Tournament First Round MatchPowers of Pain defeated The U.S. Express when they hit an Elavated Clothesline on Barry Windham.
Match Notes – This match was all Warlord beating down Barry Windham. Barry Windham put up quite the fight but lost the match for his team. The Powers of Pain advance to the tournament final which will take place next week on Monday Night Raw!
The shot goes backstage where we see Mr. Perfect standing with a microphone in hand. He sees the camera and starts to talk.
Mr. Perfect: Next week here on Monday Night Raw, I am issuing an open challenge for my debut. Whoever wants to step up to the plate and face Perfection should bring it on!
The shot then went to the ring for our main event of the evening.
WWF Intercontinental Championship Tournament MatchAdrian Adonis beat Juventud Guerrera by pinfall to become the first WWF Intercontinental champion.
Match Notes – It was a fast paced match that saw plenty of back and forth action. Adrian Adonis hit a couple of Goodnight Irene's on Guerrera and finally put him away to capture the championship.
As Adrian Adonis is putting the WWF Intercontinental championship around his waist, Bad News Allen jumps in the ring. He gets right in his face and says that he is going to be the next champion. The show then goes off the air as Bad News Allen and Adrian Adonis stare each other down.
