Episode 56: CLOSING OUT 1993 IN THE WWF – BRET ANSWERS OWEN’S CHALLENGE

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WE CLOSEOUT 1993 IN THE WWF with the month of DECEMBER as Bret Hart responds to Owen’s Challenge, “Double J” Jeff Jarrett Debuts, The Macho Man returns to competition, Tatanka looks for revenge on Ludvig Borga, Alundra Blayze arrives, IRS steals “Chismo’s” Gold, Lex Luger SLAM Yokozuna AGAIN, Johnny Polo Wrestles, it’s Pedal to the Metal with Thurman “Sparky” Plugg, EVIL Alfred Hayes at his best, Yoko Claus, and KWANG the “Ninja Type Karate Character”. Plus, The Undertaker has a special Holiday Message for Yokozuna!

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WWF TV – Weekend of DECEMBER 12 & 13, 1993
The Macho Man returns to action versus Fatu of the Headshrinkers.
 Jim Cornette fills in for Bobby Heenan on Raw! EVIL Alfred Hayes announces the Royal Rumble Main Event. Jeff Jarrett with Waldo, the Country Sax! The Macho Man talks “Garbage Fuji” & “Crush-Crush”. Todd Pettingill needs your help with the next 900 vote line scam of the week. Gorilla Monsoon replaces Bobby Heenan on Wrestling Challenge. YOKO CLAUS! Vince McMahon interviews Paul Bearer. Charity is Tax-Deductible! Double J’s final vignette. Soundbites featuring Razor Ramon, Adam Bomb, Harvey Wippleman, Macho Man, and Crush. Action featuring the likes of Tatanka, the HeadShrinkers, Doink & Dink, Ludvig Borga, the Steiner Brothers, Crush, Smoking Gunns, IRS, “The Model” Rick Martel, Shawn Michaels, Bret “Hitman” Hart, and The Undertaker! Plus, IRS steals “Chismo’s” Gold!
 

WWF TV – Weekend of DECEMBER 18 – 20, 1993 (00:41:05)
Bret Hart declines brother Owen’s Challenge to a one-on-one match. Tatanka battles Ludvig Borga in hopes to exact revenge. “Double J” Jeff Jarrett makes his in-ring Debut! It’s PEDAL TO THE METAL, with THURMAN “SPARKY” PLUGG! EVIL Alfred Hayes commends Owen Hart for becoming “unshackled from his ungrateful family”… BRAVO, OWEN. 
The Undertaker in his workshop building a double-deep, double-wide casket for Yokozuna! Shawn Michaels is guest commentator on RAW. Bam Bam & The Headshrinkers vs. 1-2-3 Kid & Smoking Gunns. 900-Vote Line Scam of the Week: Should Lex Luger be permitted in the Rumble Match? Vince doesn’t know NASCAR from Stock Czar Racing, but are you surprised? The Bad Guy doesn’t do tobacco (only cocaine?). Capt. Lou Albano makes a random appearance. Vince McMahon interviews Jack Tunney on Lex Luger’s ability to participate in the Royal Rumble. The first 9 entrants are announced for the 1994 Royal Rumble match!  PJ Walker nearly beats Bam Bam.  The Macho Man is reinstated on Mania (but nowhere else?). Jim Ross & Gorilla Monsoon compare stocking sizes for the holidays. Merry Christmas from Santa Claus! Soundbites featuring Jeff Jarrett, Razor Ramon, Jim Cornette, Paul Bearer, Tatanka, Jim Cornette, Shawn Michaels, Rick Steiner, Ludvig Borga, Crush & The Macho Man. Action featuring the likes of Bam Bam Bigelow, 1-2-3 Kid, Crush, Jeff Jarrett, the Steiner Brothers, IC Champ Razor Ramon, Tag Chamos The Quebecers, Ada Bomb, The Smoking Gunns, Men on a Mission, The Headshrinkers, and Owen Hart. Plus, LEX LUGER SLAMS YOKOZUNA, AGAIN!


WWF TV – Weekend of DECEMBER 25 – 27, 1993 (01:31:35)

It’s CHRISTMAS WEEKEND and BRET & OWEN HART ARE REUNITED, and it feels so good! With IRS knocked out cold, Ralph Mosca nearly exposes Razor’s gold from the briefcase! Vince introduces KWANG as “Sort of a Ninja Type Karate Character”. IRS denies stealing “Chismo’s” Gold. The Undertaker in his Workshop. Marty Jannetty battles manager Johnny Polo in Polo’s first televised match. Alundra Blayze captures the WWF Women’s TItle over Heidi Lee Morgan in the Tournament Finals. One final Special Report with EVIL Alfred Hayes as he talks the “Stupid Gullibility and Naive innocence” of Owen Hart for being duped and blinded by brother Bret’s GREED. ALFRED HAYES WAS SO AWESOME! Nine more names added to the Rumble! Our final look at Raw Girl Themis Klarides here in 1993. Bret Hart reminds us not to Drink & Drive! Vince McMahon interviews Johnny Polo & The Quebecers about their title match vs. Bret & Owen Hart at the Rumble. Christmas came for JR & the Gorilla. The Quebecers join Vince McMahon on commentary for Raw. Reno Riggins’ Final Handspring Elbow of 93! Soundbites featuring Razor Ramon, IRS, Jim Cornette, Crush, The Macho Man, Jacques Rougeau & Johnny Polo, Lex Luger, Jeff Jarrett, Adam Bomb, Harvey Wippleman, and Shawn Michaels. Action featuring the likes of Shawn Michaels, Men on a Mission, Adam Bomb, Doink & Dink, IRS, Steiner Brothers, Crush, Owen Hart, Ludvig Borga, Jeff Jarrett, Tatanka, IC Champ Razor Ramon, and a rare appearance by “An American Original” Lex Luger when he takes on Barry Horowitz. Plus, The Undertaker has a special HOLIDAY MESSAGE for Yokozuna!
 

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