RESULTS: Monday Night Raw July 21, 1997

BRIAN PILLMAN INTERVIEWS...

Brian Pillman gets up from the table, chuckling at Jim Ross' cowboy hat as he leaves the table. Brian snatches the microphone angrily from Howard Finkel and gets up into the ring. He stands there for a moment, holding his hand up in the air, as if ready to give an inspiring speech.

Pillman: Heart Attack... I think it would behoove you... to stay here at ringside, for just a few minutes longer. I have a special treat here for not only you.... but YOUR treat will receive... a TREAT!

Heart Attack is about to blow a kiss up to the lights and make good her departure... but then she looks to Pillman, suspiciously.

Pillman: Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to bring out a man right now, who I have the deepest respect for. A man that has single-handedly fought stables since his inception into this sport of kings. A man, that without assistance, chopped off the head of the Empire, and carved out the heart of Taylor Tech. A man, who is known in the record books, as the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time... and a man that is a hero to millions of children around the globe. So without further ado... I give to you... BADD BOY DERRICK STARDOM!

'Cult of Personality' begins to play over the speakers. The fans stand up to watch as BBDS walks through the curtains, dressed in his black tuxedo jacket, white gloves and boots and black full length tights. He adjusts his sequinned bow-tie, then looks around with a sneer at the fans.

A cheer goes up as the video wall above him plays footage of the StarFall onto Terry Taylor... the chair shot onto Mr.Flawless... the Corporate Machine being carted away from the ring after his match... and Stardom slamming the Giant.

Pillman nods his head, happy to see the footage, that he no doubt had play. He sits on the second rope, holding the strands open, and motioning for Stardom to enter.

The Badd Boy walks down the ramp and up to Heart Attack. She gives him a big smile and rushes up into his arms. They get up onto the apron, but Stardom motions with his hands for Pillman to back away. Brian does, with a wicked smile on his face.

Stardom holds the ropes open for Heart Attack, then leaps in over the top rope next to her. Stardom eyes Pillman suspiciously.

Pillman: Mr.Stardom... WELCOME! I see you... as well as all the fans... enjoyed the video montage played upon your entrance. Just a SMIDGEON of the great deeds you have succeeded at in the past few months. And not even my friends at panasonic could produce enough video tape to properly document all of your greatness.

Stardom tilts his head back, clearly enjoying the ego-boost. Pillman nods his head, feeling successful.

Heart Attack: Brian, what is it that you want? You said you wanted to make sure the message got through... well....?

Pillman: EASY! Rome wasn't built in a DAY! When you are poured a glass of champagne, do you guzzle it down to the last drop? Or do you savor each taste? I am allowing Mr.Stardom to ENJOY my TRUTHFUL words before I present him... the GIFT!

The fans murmur, speculating as to what the gift is. Heart Attack looks at Pillman and Stardom, trying to assess the situation.

Pillman: And Mr. Stardom, I'm sure YOU like GIFTS, don't you?

Pillman holds the mic up to Stardom.

Stardom: Pillman... gift or NO gift, it's no suprise that you and I do NOT like each other...

Pillman: C'mon, we've established that! It was all part of the plan. I have no problems with you... and once you begin to pay attention... you'll realize that you have no problems with ME!

Stardom: I HEAR the reasons for the attack on Heart Attack... but that doesn't EXCUSE what you and Austin did.

Stardom steps up into Pillman's face. Brian swallows hard, but looks back unblinking. Stardom grabs Pillman by the wrist and Pillman's eyes go WIDE with either suprise... or perhaps anger. Stardom pulls his arm up, bringing the microphone with it.

Stardom: But an APOLOGY... a SINCERE apology, would be a fine way to START to atone for it, Pillman.

Stardom pushes his wrist back, then steps aside, showing Heart Attack to him.

Pillman swallows again, clearly looking caught between a rock and a hard place.

Pillman: Heart Attack... I... well... I was just listenin' to what Sabrina wanted. I mean.. you had her put in JAIL you know. And... well...

Stardom: OUT WITH IT!

Pillman: (looks irritated) Alright! Heart Attack... I apologize... for what Stone Cold and myself perpetrated on you... I give you my SINCEREST apology. But as you know, it was for Derrick's good!

Heart Attack: Oh, this is just TOO GOOD! (she smiles, then she signs and looks serious) Alright, Brian. I accept!

Stardom: That'll do for me, if it'll do for HER! Heart Attack, it's time to celebrate....being US!

Stardom holds up his arm and she takes it. They turn to leave...

Pillman: WAIT! The GIFT! Take a look at the monitor....

The parking lot of the arena is shown. A large crowd has gathered behind the Derrick Stardom bandwagon. It's back doors have been swung open. Six or seven muscled men in hard-hats are reaching inside and pulling something out... something heavy and wrapped in canvas.

Pillman is shown in the arena, cackling and laughing. Stardom and Heart Attack watch with interest and speculation, like the fans.

The large object is pulled from the Suburban and propped up... it is nearly 8 feet tall.

Pillman: Gentlemen.. I know you can hear me... UNVEIL IT!

One of the men pulls at the canvas and it drops off of the object to reveal a beautiful 8' tall sculpture... of Badd Boy Derrick Stardom, set with his arms folded and his head reared back. His face has his trademarked smirk and his shades are set down low on his nose.

In the arena, Stardom smiles approvingly. He pulls Heart Attack in to him.

Pillman: Take a look, Mr. Stardom! Paid for by Sabrina Savage! And at each city the Derrick Stardom bandwagon visits... at each arena, you will be forever immortalized for your actions and deeds with a finely sculped statue.

Stardom turns slowly to Pillman... and nods even slower. Pillman gives a wide grin.

'Cult of Personality' begins to play again and Stardom holds the ropes open for Heart Attack and they depart up the aisle.

Pillman: Ladies and gentlemen... the Derrick Stardom Bandwagon... coming soon... to an arena NEAR YOU!!!

Pillman gets down from the ring...