RESULTS: Monday Night Raw Apr. 14, 1997

IN THE BACK

Double J heads to the back, where he is handed a note. Jarrett opens it up and takes a look at it. He reads... then looks up at the camera...

Jarrett: Secret Admirer!?!

ROXANNE PRE-MATCH INTERVIEW

Dok Hendriks is in the locker room area. Roxanne is warming up for her match.

Dok: Roxanne... I can see that you're getting fired up for your FIRST title defense. But a few words with your if I may.

Roxanne: Certainly Dok!

Dok: Wellll... let's start with the Women's Divison. There's some new talent floating around and some old faces are disappearing. What's your take on some of the happenings?

Roxanne: I'm not sorry to see Vertigo and the Dream go. Shi will be missed. Shi brought a lot of prestige to this title and I'd like to give her a chance at it again. Now for the newcomers.... Dok... let me tell YOU! Venus Victrix is IMPRESSIVE! I've never seen ANYBODY enter this federation with the skills that she's got. And it seems that she has a good head on her shoulders, too. Jade looks pretty good too... and I think she can become a major contender in the coming months. Dok... the women's division is about to take off! I'm glad to be a part of it!

Dok: Me too! I mean... not that I'm a part of it... but that I'm here... with it... and well... NEVER MIND! Roxanne... tonight... Valetia Von Strahden! What a force she has turned into since leaving the Dream Team!

Roxanne: I've gained a LOT of respect for VVS since she left the Dream Team. No disrespect is meant when I say... she used to be the DOORMAT for the Women's Division. But Dok... tonight, this girl is getting a World Title shot... and she is NO pushover!

Dok: What do you plan to do tonight?

Roxanne: I plan to give all my Rock-a-holics on THIS side of the pond a little taste of some ROCKIN' action! Me and VVS are gonna hook it up! And the prize... (she lifts up the Women's Belt) ... is right here. This match tonight is something different for BOTH of us. I've never defended a belt before... and she's never fought for one. Dok... I want to repeat MY experience again! (she smiles)

Dok: Wellll there you have it! Roxanne ladies and gentlemen! Let's head down to the ring for the introductions!