• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (June 2, 2001) – WWF Jakked / WWF Metal
On this day in 2001, the World Wrestling Federation aired an episode of their weekly syndicated TV show ‘WWF Jakked’ (night version) aka ‘WWF Metal’ (afternoon version).
It featured pre-taped mid-card matches on the road to the ‘WWF King of the Ring 2001’ PPV.
The card can be found right here:
Edge vs. Rick Mast
Kaientai vs. Pawluk & Highlander
Test vs. Bill Yates
Billy Gunn vs. Gary Williams
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• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (June 2, 1997) – WWF Monday Night RAW
On this day in 1997, the World Wrestling Federation aired another episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF Monday Night RAW’.
It was broadcasted from the Huntington Civic Center in Huntington, West Virginia and featured matches, interviews & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWF King of the Ring 1997’ PPV.
This was Howard Finkel’s last RAW episode as the ‘regular’ announcer.
Here’s the card:
Faarooq vs. Ahmed Johnson
Owen Hart vs. Bob Holly
Goldust vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley
The Legion of Doom vs. Steve Austin & Shawn Michaels
Mankind vs. Savio Vega
The Undertaker vs. Sycho Sid
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It’s a Wrestlemania rematch as The Undertaker takes on Sid! pic.twitter.com/NFsazDLgar
— OVP – Retro Wrestling Podcast (@ovppodcast) June 2, 2023
6/2/97: Intros for Steve Austin & Shawn Michaels vs The Legion of Doom
Fun fact: this was Howard Finkel’s last WWF Raw as the “regular” announcer; he was replaced by Tony Chimel, who was then replaced by Lilian Garcia two years later. pic.twitter.com/hdjOKgP2NQ
— OVP – Retro Wrestling Podcast (@ovppodcast) June 2, 2023
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• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (June 2, 1996) – WWF Action Zone
On this day in 1996, the World Wrestling Federation aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF Action Zone’.
This episode featured matches, promos, highlights & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWF King of the Ring 1996’ PPV.
Here’s the card:
The New Rockers vs. The Hardy Boys (From Superstars)
Highlights Of Sunny Seducing Phineas Godwinn Over The Last Couple Of Months
Promo By The Smoking Gunns And Sunny (From Superstars)
Photo Still Highlights Of Shawn Michaels vs. The British Bulldog (From In Your House)
Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Marty Garner (From Superstars)
The Ultimate Warrior vs. Goldust King Of The Ring Match (From Last Weeks Raw) Highlights
Highlights Of Vader vs. Ahmed Johnson King Of The Ring Match (From Last Weeks Raw)
Highlights Of Goldust Giving Ahmed Johnson Mouth To Mouth (From Last Weeks Raw)
Justin Hawk Bradshaw vs. Henry Godwinn (From Superstars
Highlights Of Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Savio Vega (From In Your House)
Mr. Perfect Interviews Stone Cold Steve Austin (From WWF Challenge)
Highlights Of The Undertaker vs. Goldust (From In Your House)
Promo By The Undertaker & Paul Bearer
Can We Talk With The Following Question: Where Were You When The Lights Went Out At In Your House?
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