RESULTS: Monday Night Raw Mar 17 1997

DOK HENDRIKS INTERVIEWS SHI

(Dok Hendriks is in the ring with a mic. He's looking his usual 80's style, dapper self)

Dok: Ladies and gentlemen... it gives me great pleasure to introduce to you now... the WWF Women's Champion... SHI!!!!

(The lights in the arena go completely white, lighting up every corner of the arena! There is a rumble of the skies and Shi's music: WHITE ANGEL begins to play. Hakushi comes through the curtains first, walking with his staff an dressed in white. Shi follows, carrying her kendo stick and dressed in her red, padded war garb. Shi has the Women's Title around her waist. They reach the ringside area and Shi bows deeply to her trainer.... who nods back. They get into the ring.)

Dok: WWWWWELLllcome, SHI... and Hakushi!

Hakushi: Thank you, Dok.

Dok: In just 13 days, at WrestleMania IV, Shi will face the woman... the ONLY woman that she has never defeated in a World Title match. I'm talking about Network leader, Wild Chylde DiBiase!

(Shi stands silent and focused as Hakushi speaks.)

Hakushi: DiBiase once beat Shi... last year. Fair... square. Then... few weeks back. They meet again for title. Good match. Hard to call. Then Giant interfere. We do not know who would have won.

(There is footage of the match shown... then the Giant arrives... choke-slamming Slick through a table, then entering the ring as Wild Chylde was in control. DiBiase wins by disqualification.)

Dok: Yes, there you see it. DiBiase COULD have won that match... or perhaps Shi could have successfully defended her title. Shi has met ALL comers, most recently defeating the #1 ranked Womankind to retain her title. She's also defeated Heart Attack and Lady Tyr, not to mention Madusa Miceli to win the belt in the first place! But DiBiase seems to have the ability to become the champion... but do you think the Empire will get involved again... since they seem to be waging this war against the Network.

Hakushi: Perhaps. Hakushi will try to prevent it... but last time, I failed. Giant is a big man. Very powerful. Perhaps he will try to get involved again. But now... Network very powerful, too. Giant unwise to anger them.

Dok: Shi, if I could have a word with you. WrestleMania IV. Very soon, the calendar will mark just ONE YEAR in this sport for you, and already you've etched out a space for yourself as one of the all-time GREAT women's wrestlers. But have you EVER seen a woman as determined as Wild Chylde DiBiase?

Shi: Determined? When Wild Chylde sets her mind to something, it is difficult to push her off that path. But WrestleMania is quickly approaching, and Wild Chylde mind seems to not be focused on this title. Her Network, though powerful and honorable, could be her ultimate failure. It consumes her time... and the WAR will then consume HER!

Dok: Are you saying that she's not READY to face you?

Shi: I wish that were not true... but I feel it is. When I face Wild Chylde at WrestleMania... I want her at her best. I want her ready... and as determined as she was when she took chair to Sabrina, or even courage to the Giant. DiBiase holds two victories over me in the record book... and I will make no excuses either way for them. A loss in the WAR, is a LOSS. At WrestleMania, I will seek to erase those losses, with victory. But I cannot do that, unless Wild Chylde is defeated while she is at her best.

Dok: Welllll, perhaps you have some advice to give her.

Shi: (thinks) No. The advice I give her shall be the a lesson in the Art of War during our match. The Art of War teaches to hide a sword in a smile. And indeed, I have nothing against Wild Chylde. But there is a sharp sword that I have waiting for her. I will use it to cleave her in half, for in the Art of War, there are no friends... there are no enemies, only victory... and defeat. Wild Chylde, ready or not... I will have victory at WrestleMania IV. Sayonara!

(Shi's music plays again. Shi nods to Dok Hendriks who just smiles at her, not sure what to do. Shi then bows deeply to Hakushi, who nods back. Then they leave.)

ATLANTRA PRE-MATCH COMMENTS

Atlantra: Wild Chylde DiBiase and her little Network. Do you fear me? Will you bring your whole crew down to protect you from me? Well, I hope you do bring one with you. I remember her and I know she remembers me. I can't wait to meet you in the ring Wild Chylde... to see just what you are made of. Road Warriors? I can't wait to see what you may have planned for me! Just don't disappoint me boys. So Giant, you don't trust me. Well you are a smart boy! You shouldn't trust me honey! I am here to have some fun and fun is what I am having. Wild Chylde... Let's get it on. (laughs evily)

WILD CHYLDE DIBIASE PRE-MATCH COMMENTS

Wild Chylde: Atlantra! I'll decide whether I'm scared of you or not. ..AFTER I've wrestled you, NOT before! I'm not going to attribute anything to you that you HAVEN'T proven to me in the ring. As far as the Empire goes, your apparent... 'friends'... maybe not.... I expect SOMETHING from them tonight... so believe me... I'll be ready!