RESULTS: Monday Night Raw July 28, 1997

BADD BOY DERRICK STARDOM

The arena's lights dim down as 'Cult of Personality' by Living Colour begins to play from the speakers. Lights fall down onto the ring and runway to appear like a galaxy of stars. The curtains are thrust open, and the Badd Boy Derrick Stardom steps through, dressed in a white, collarless shirt and black pleated dress pants. His hair is pulled into a tight pony-tail.

Stardom ignores the women who applaud him, and stuts down the aisle to ringside. He reaches the end, looks to his side with a smirk... then moves over to Heart Attack at the broadcast table. He takes her hand and looks down at her with a reassuring smile. She blushes then blows him a kiss.

Pillman watches as Stardom blows one back, then he turns and climbs up into the ring as the lights come back up. He motions silently with his hand and a cordless mic is shot up over the ropes into the ring where he catches it.

Stardom: (looks down at Pillman) Alright Pillman. I've given it some thought... now get up here... bring Sabrina down... Austin... whoever else you've got. Because BBDS has got something to SAY... and when he speaks... it's as good as GOLD!

Pillman removes his head-set and comes around the table... then slides into the ring and stands before Stardom.

Pillman: Like I said, Derrick. I'm not going to continue playing this game. Austin is through playing. I'm not asking for much... just a yes... or a no.

Stardom: Bring 'em OUT first!

Pillman looks to the runway, where Sabrina Savage comes out, followed by Stone Cold Steve Austin, who looks particularly annoyed. The enormous Lucifer Graves follows, checking all around, and doing his job.

Sabrina gets up into the ring, smiling at Stardom. Derrick nods back. Austin then climbs in and walks right up to Stardom, getting eye to eye with him. Sabrina maneuvers in between then and backs them apart.

Pillman: We're all here now Stardom. The New Revolution. Not a stable... but a way of LIFE!

Stardom: What about Major?

Austin: He ain't here. An' if that means you ain't talking, then I'll whoop your ass right NOW!

Stardom again moves toward Austin, but Sabrina steps between them. Pillman sneers, his eyes going back and forth between Austin and Stardom.

Pillman: Stardom... you've prided yourself on being a thinking-man's wrestler. Someone who doesn't fall victim to backstabbings and double-crosses. In fact...the only time you DID was to Sabrina... and you know the whole story there. She did it for you! You're rich... you're more independent... you're more successful. Sabrina, you have something to say, don't you? He thinks this is some kind of SET-UP!

Sabrina: Derrick, I've spent all of this time thinking about your career! I wouldn't be involved with anything that puts you at risk.

Stardom: Why get INVOLVED at all? You ran to the Empire because you knew I wouldn't follow. But what makes this any different?

Pillman: It isn't a STABLE!!!

Sabrina motions for Pillman to remain calm.

Sabrina: What you have here is the ability to relax a little and know that even though you're by yourself, you're not alone.

Stardom takes a look at everyone in the ring... then looks outside the ring at Heart Attack, who is hanging on everything that is said. Austin begins pacing back and forth, walking behind Derrick as he goes.

Stardom: Sabrina, you know... as well as I know... that I've done things BY MYSELF...

Pillman: (jumping in) But regardless of your success, Stardom... you've not been recognized! Not by your peers... not by the fans... not by the promoters! I'm not kissing your ass when I say, you are the FINEST wrestler in this sport. And you have more potential then anyone else. That's what Corey's here for... and Austin and myself. When you look up here... you don't see Terry Taylor... or the Legion of Doom... you don't see Jim Cornette with Demolition. What is standing here... is the FUTURE of wrestling! We haven't even BEGUN to do the things we are capable of doing. And already... we own the majority of the championships!

Austin continues to pace back and forth, waiting on Stardom.

Stardom: Stable or no stable... I don't work well in groups! Call me anti-social... but it's a FACT!

Sabrina: We're not asking you to kiss anyone's ass... or be anything but what you are!

Stardom pauses... thinking. Austin storms in quickly... and SNATCHES the mic away, speaking into it quickly.

Austin: Look here son. I didn't know you from Adam but a few months back. I just fell in with Sabrina, and she done told us what you were like... what you could do. Brian may have believed her... but I had to see first-hand. We've banged heads... and you knocked my ass into the hospital. Ain't nobody ever done that before. Now I told you before... I'll watch your back... not just because Sabrina says so... but because STONE COLD SAYS SO!!

Sabrina: Derrick, I know you're not used to watching other's backs... and I'm not ASKING you to. But remember... Taylor Tech is out there... and Camp Cornette. Typical Derrick Stardom enemies. You know that.

Derrick: Typical in that THEY began the fight... and WE finish it!

Sabrina: That's right. So what do you say Derrick. I manage you. I manage them. Let's put it all behind us. Join up... with the New Revolution. It's a way... of LIFE!

Austin continues pacing back and forth. Pillman watches, his eyes wide with anticipation.

Stardom: Sabrina.... the New Revolution... just added to their cause. Count BBDS IN!

Austin steps up to Stardom... and shakes his hand, then turns and walks out. Pillman steps up and shakes his hand, and steps back. Lucifer Graves nods his head at Stardom.

Sabrina looks to step forward and hug Derrick, but she catches herself.. and shakes his hand. The camera pulls back.

JR: What a moment! I'd never thought I'd see this! I thought it'd be a trap!

Heart Attack: Derrick is WAY too smart for that. Sabrina and her crew have been alright lately. Derrick always makes the right choice anyway.

JR: I guess that just leaves Corey Major! Folks... let's go to this commercial break, and we'll be right back for the 1-2-3 Kid against JoBo!