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Post by DTP. on Mar 11, 2017 22:05:05 GMT -5
 The tides have turned at the turn of the century. After a tumultuous decade, the World Wrestling Federation have managed to overcome various methods of adversity in an effort to remain successful, and consistently stand as the leader in professional wrestling.
After prevailing a highly publicized steroid trial in 194, and having faced accusations of sexual harassment, Vince McMahon found himself struggling to keep the World Wrestling Federation as one of the top forms of entertainment in the mainstream eye. The same promotion that he bought from his father, Vince McMahon Sr, and brought to be a national mainstream phenomenon in the mid 1980s, Vince McMahon Jr found himself far from those familiar heights. A far cry away from the glory of the past, those record-breaking attendances in arenas and stadiums across the United States and sky-high ratings on NBC and MTV were replaced by the departures of top talent, and failure to gain any momentum as professional wrestling fell under the scope of the Federal Government and negative publicity.
To make matters worse, World Championship Wrestling - financially supported by billionaire Ted Turner; and produced by a power hungry president in Eric Bischoff - decided to compete with the renowned World Wrestling Federation. Not only did Bischoff sign power-hungry stars such as Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall and Bret Hart away from the WWF to lucrative, high-dollar guaranteed deals, but they also gained enough momentum from viewers, and support from Billionaire Ted to debut their own flagship show opposite WWF's Monday Night RAW - entitled WCW Monday Nitro, airing live on TNT.
Fans had grown weary of the dated, colorful and cheesy family friendly product that the World Wrestling Federation were presenting to them. Whilst King Mabel was winning the King of the Ring, the New World Order were forming to become the coolest faction in professional wrestling. While Vince McMahon copied the success of the Diesel and Razor Ramon characters with the unknown Rick Bogner and Glenn Jacobs, WCW was showcasing great cruiserweight talents from Japan and Mexico on Nitro. While Bret Hart feuded with a king, a dentist and a pirate, Sting reinvented himself to combat Hollywood Hogan and had fans immersed in a fifteen month long storyline.
Ratings started to go to WCW, and the World Wrestling Federation found themselves dwindling, getting demolished in the ratings by the Atlanta-based promotion. Something had to change, which is when on December 15, 1997, McMahon christened this era the "Attitude Era". With McMahon and head writer Vince Russo at the helm, the World Wrestling Federation fought fire with fire. The WWF took the reality-based storylines that made fans turn to WCW, and combined it with the hard-hitting style and R-rated storylines that had helped make Paul Heyman's cult Extreme Championship Wrestling promotion the talk of the independent circuit. With this, RAW became RAW is WAR - and ratings had never been better for either show.
The WWF began to reach new heights. WCW began to struggle under stress. The WWF became even more of a soap opera. WCW talent morale was down. The WWF broke ratings records. Egos in WCW began to butt heads. The WWF built young, new superstar talent. WCW kept the stars that the WWF had made in the 1980s and mid-1990s. Stone Cold Steve Austin took off, as did The Rock and Triple H. Eric Bischoff was forced out as president of WCW.
In October 1999, Vince Russo resigned from his position as head writer, citing his lack of a personal life making the career difficult for him. Russo would immediately head for World Championship Wrestling, and to mixed results, he has become the head writer for the enemy territory. Meanwhile, the WWF went public on the New York Stock Exchange, off to a reasonably successful start. The one negative that the WWF currently face is the absences of two top stars: Stone Cold Steve Austin, with a potentially career-ending neck injury; and The Undertaker, taking his first break in over five years.
All of the momentum is on the WWF's side, whilst WCW begins to rebuild itself, as 2000 begins.
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Post by DTP. on Mar 11, 2017 22:05:40 GMT -5
PERSONALITIES
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| Howard Finkel
Ring announcer
| Jerry Lawler
Commentator
| Jim Ross
Commentator
| Jonathan Coachman
Interviewer
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Interviewer
| Lilian Garcia
Ring announcer
| Linda McMahon
WWF CEO
Sporadically appears
| Mae Young
| Michael Cole
Commentator
Interviewer
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| Stephanie McMahon
D-Generation X
| Tony Chimel
Ring announcer
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INACTIVE ROSTER
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Dislocated shoulder
Due back fall 2000
| Debra
Off-screen
| Gerald Brisco
The Stooges
Sporadic appearances
| Mick Foley
Numerous injuries
No timetable for return | Pat Patterson
The Stooges
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Injured by Triple H
| Shawn Michaels
Retired
| Stevie Richards
Ankle injury
Due back March 2000
| Steve Austin
Underwent neck surgery
Due back Summer 2000
| The Undertaker
Torn pectoral muscle
Due back Spring 2000
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Neck injury
Due back March 2000
| Vince McMahon
WWF Chairman
Injured by Triple H
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ROAD SCHEDULE
RAW is WAR/Jakked - January 3, 2000 - Miami, FL - American Airlines Arena
SmackDown!/HeAT - January 4, 2000 - Orlando, FL - Orlando Arena
Live Event - January 8, 2000 - Minneapolis, MN - Target Center
Live Event - January 9, 2000 - Kansas City, MO - Municipal Auditorium
RAW is WAR/Jakked - January 10, 2000 - St. Louis, MO - Kiel Center
SmackDown!/HeAT - January 11, 2000 - Chicago, IL - AllState Arena
Live Event - January 12, 2000 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
Live Event - January 16, 2000 - East Rutherford, NJ - Continental Airlines Arena
RAW is WAR/Jakked - January 17, 2000 - New Haven, CT - New Haven Coliseum
SmackDown!/HeAT - January 18, 2000 - Providence, RI - Providence Civic Center
WWF Royal Rumble - January 23, 2000 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
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RAW is WAR/Jakked - January 24, 2000 - Philadelphia, PA - First Union Center
SmackDown!/HeAT - January 25, 2000 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Arena
Live Event - January 29, 2000 - Dayton, OH - Nutter Center
Live Event - January 30, 2000 - Cleveland, OH - Gund Arena
RAW is WAR/Jakked - January 31, 2000 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mellon Arena
SmackDown/HeAT - February 1, 2000 - Detroit, MI - Joe Louis Arena
Live Event - February 5, 2000 - Mobile, AL - Mobile Civic Center Live Event - February 6, 2000 - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Arena RAW is WAR/Jakked - February 7, 2000 - Dallas, TX - Reunion Center SmackDown!/HeAT - February 8, 2000 - Austin, TX - Frank Erwin Center
Live Event - February 11, 2000 - Denver, CO - Denver Coliseum Live Event - February 12, 2000 - San Diego, CA - San Diego Sports Arena Live Event - February 13, 2000 - Bakersfield, CA - Bakersfield Centennial Garden Live Event - February 13, 2000 - Davis, CA - University of Davis RAW is WAR/Jakked - February 14, 2000 - San Jose, CA - San Jose Arena SmackDown!/HeAT - February 15, 2000 - Fresno, CA - Selland Arena
Live Event - February 19, 2000 - Knoxville, TN - Thompson-Boling Arena Live Event - February 20, 2000 - Columbus, GA - Columbus Civic Center Live Event - February 20, 2000 - Augusta, GA - Augusta Civic Center RAW is WAR/Jakked - February 21, 2000 - Atlanta, GA - Georgia Dome SmackDown!/HeAT - February 22, 2000 - Nashville, TN - Entertainment Center
Live Event - February 23, 2000 - Little Rock, AR - Alltel Arena
WWF No Way Out - February 27, 2000 - Hartford, CT - Hartford Civic Center
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RAW is WAR/Jakked - February 28, 2000 - New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden SmackDown!/HeAT - February 29, 2000 - Trenton, NJ - Sovereign Bank Center Live Event - March 3, 2000 - Toronto, ONT - Toronto Skydome Live Event - March 4, 2000 - Ottawa, ONT - Corel Center Live Event - March 5, 2000 - Montreal, QUE - Molson Centre RAW is WAR/Jakked - March 6, 2000 - Springfield, MA - Springfield Civic Center SmackDown!/HeAT - March 7, 2000 - Boston, MA - FleetCenter Live Event - March 8, 2000 - Indianapolis, IN - Market Square Arena Live Event - March 12, 2000 - Albany, NY - Pepsi Arena RAW is WAR/Jakked - March 13, 2000 - East Rutherford, NJ - Continental Airlines Arena SmackDown!/HeAT - March 14, 2000 - Long Island, NY - Nassau Coliseum Live Event - March 18, 2000 - Cedar Falls, IA - UNI-Dome Live Event - March 19, 2000 - Moline, IL - The Mark of the Quad Cities RAW is WAR/Jakked - March 20, 2000 - Chicago, IL - AllState Arena SmackDown!/HeAT - March 21, 2000 - Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center Live Event - March 22, 2000 - Champaign, IL - Assembly Hall RAW is WAR/Jakked - March 27, 2000 - Houston, TX - Compaq Center SmackDown!/HeAT - March 28, 2000 - San Antonio, TX - Freeman Coliseum WWF WrestleMania 2000 - April 2, 2000 - Anaheim, CA - Arrowhead Pond | 
RAW is WAR/Jakked - April 3, 2000 - Los Angeles, CA - Staples Center
SmackDown!/HeAT - April 4, 2000 - San Jose, CA - San Jose Arena
RAW is WAR/Jakked - April 10, 2000 - Fort Lauderdale, FL - National Car Rental Arena
SmackDown!/HeAT - April 11, 2000 - Tampa, FL - Ice Palace
Live Event - April 15, 2000 - New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden
Live Event - April 16, 2000 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mellon Arena
RAW is WAR/Jakked - April 17, 2000 - State College, PA - Bryce Jordan Center
SmackDown!/HeAT - April 18, 2000 - Philadelphia, PA - First Union Center
Live Event - April 22, 2000 - Columbia, SC - Carolina Coliseum
Live Event - April 23, 2000 - Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum
RAW is WAR/Jakked - April 24, 2000 - Raleigh, NC - Entertainment & Sports Arena
SmackDown!/HeAT - April 25, 2000 - Charlotte, NC - Charlotte Coliseum
Live Event - April 29, 2000 - Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Arena
WWF Backlash - April 30, 2000 - Washington, D.C. - MCI Center | WWF Judgment Day - May 21, 2000 - Louisville, KY - Freedom Hall | WWF King of the Ring - June 25, 2000 - Boston, MA - FleetCenter | WWF Fully Loaded - July 23, 2000 - Dallas, TX - Reunion Center | WWF SummerSlam - August 27, 2000 - TBA | WWF Unforgiven - September 24, 2000 - TBA | WWF No Mercy - October 22, 2000 - TBA | WWF Survivor Series - November 19, 2000 - TBA | WWF Armageddon - December 10, 2000 - TBA |
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Post by DTP. on Mar 16, 2017 16:32:55 GMT -5
WWF Jakked: January 8, 2000
Dark: Papi Chulo def. Steve Bradley
Dark: Tom Howard def. Anthony Adonis
Dark: Billy Fives def. Bruno Sassi
Dark: Steve Blackman def. Cliff Sheets
Gangrel & Luna Vachon def. D-Lo Brown & Ivory
Edge & Christian def. Kaientai (Taka Michinoku & Sho Funaki)
Val Venis def. Crash Holly in a non-title match
LAST WEEK on RAW is WAR, the McMahon-Helmsley dictatorship continued to reign supreme over the World Wrestling Federation as Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley continued to abuse their authority whilst Mr McMahon was nowhere to be seen. "The Game" would book himself to challenge for the World Wrestling Federation Championship against the Big Show, whilst Mankind and The Rock continued to be the resistance, remaining a thorn in the newlyweds' side. A retaliation maneuver came with Stephanie forcing The Rock and Mankind to duel it out in a Pink Slip on a Pole match, where the winner would be banished from the company. A hard-fought bout between the two unlikely friends, it would be the "Brahma Bull" who would come out on top, forcing Mankind to leave the World Wrestling Federation. But Mankind would have the last laugh in the main event, coming to the aid of the Big Show, thwarting "the Game"s efforts of becoming a three-time WWF Champion. Despite the interference from D-Generation X, Mankind's help allowed Show to retain the title - but what will happen tonight, with Mankind officially banished from the World Wrestling Federation?
RAW from the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida opened with the hometown hero, The Rock making his way to the ring to a thunderous ovation. The "Brahma Bull" would discuss the new millennium with his People. Making reference to the millennium, The Rock motioned that in the year 3000, historians would understand what sound encompassed the 21st century: the millions and millions of fans chanting his name. Rock later addressed the elephant in the room: Mick Foley, and how he was forced out of the World Wrestling Federation after dedicating fifteen years of his life to the business. He ordered Triple H come on out to the ring, and "the Game" would comply...
Triple H was not alone, as always present alongside his empress wife Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley - evidently they did not look pleased with The Rock's defiant words. "The Game" stated that he wanted to come down to the ring and kick the "Brahma Bull"s ass, but Triple H said he had "bigger fish to fry". He mentioned that tonight, after being screwed out of the World Wrestling Federation Championship last week, tonight: it would be Triple H challenging the Big Show for the WWF Championship once again. But as for Rock, thinking on his feet, "The Game" announced a match: the first ever "You're Fired" handicap match, pitting The Rock against the WWF Tag Team Champions, the New Age Outlaws - and if anybody interfered, they too would find themselves on the unemployment line. Triple H poked fun at Rock, though Rock fired back, telling Triple H that he could pull Billy Gunn and Road Dogg out, and then stick them one more time: straight up his candy ass!
Despite Rock's verbal pars, Triple H remained confident, as D-Generation X's theme hit, and out came X-Pac and the New Age Outlaws - hitting the ring to attack the hometown hero! Rock tried to fight them off, but X-Pac would come out on top with a big roundhouse kick: the Outlaws and X-Pac putting the boots to Rock, as Triple H stood on the apron, barking at Rock about how he would first get dismantled, and then fired, tonight!
1) THE DUDLEY BOYZ (Bubba Ray & D-Von Dudley) def. THE ACOLYTES (Bradshaw & Faarooq) (3:30)
A battle of two of the most powerful tag teams in the WWF today kicked off the new millennium in the ring, with the number one contenders to the WWF Tag Team Championships, Bradshaw and Faarooq getting into it immediately with the camouflage wearing Dudleyville natives, D-Von and Bubba Ray. The four traded blows in and out of the ring, with Bradshaw and Bubba Ray getting into it at ringside. D-Von found an opening in the offense and the Dudleys took control of Faarooq, though he was able to eventually catch Bubba with a spinebuster - and a tag was made! Bradshaw was rolling, hitting a fallaway slam on D-Von, when suddenly the Mean Street Posse of all people came running to the ring, attacking Faarooq at ringside! Bubba had the referee distracted, allowing D-Von to hit a neckbreaker on Bradshaw, stealing the win!
The Dudley Boyz left the ring in victory, having stolen one here - but as Rodney, Pete Gas and Joey Abs climbed inside, Bradshaw got back up, wiping Abs out with a big Clothesline From Hell! Faarooq then got in and dropped Gas with a spinebuster, and the Mean Street Posse bailed immediately! The Acolytes were not happy with the persistence of the Posse's presence here tonight.
We returned to the locker room of Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, where the power couple were sat relaxing, watching as the Acolytes cleaned house of the Mean Street Posse. Triple H compliments the Posse actually being of some use to them. The New Age Outlaws disagree with "The Game", who warns his own D-Generation X allies that he might push their WWF Tag Team Championship defense up to next week on RAW, with their jobs on the line - should they keep complaining.
2) KURT ANGLE def. MARK HENRY (w/Mae Young) by disqualification (2:50)
It appeared to be another step made by Triple H to put an end to the rookie Kurt Angle's winning streak, putting the only Olympic Gold Medalist in WWF history in a match with "Sexual Chocolate" Mark Henry. Angle ran down Mark's disgusting relationship with Mae Young, claiming a lack of intelligence. This did not do him any favors, as Mark Henry was offended by Angle's words: the Pittsburgh native overpowered early on, and things continued despite Angle's best efforts of fighting back. Soon, the "Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman came out, and Blackman suddenly clocked Angle with his kendo stick, causing the disqualification! Blackman immediately left whilst Mark Henry was left stood confused, unsure what to make of why Blackman just got involved - but nonetheless, Lilian Garcia announced Angle as still being undefeated in the World Wrestling Federation.
Backstage, Michael Cole met up with the Acolytes who were outraged about losing to the Dudley Boyz all thanks to the Mean Street Posse. Bradshaw warned the Posse not to run away from a fight they can't finish.
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley were still seated comfortably in their office, "the Game" remarking that it seems like Kurt Angle has Steve Blackman in his back pocket, and not being too pleased about it. He was baffled by how hard it was to put an end to the Olympian's winning streak. Stephanie said she had to go and make the decision for the Intercontinental Championship controversy, which Triple H pondered her about - Stephanie telling her husband that he would have to wait and see.
Back live on RAW, Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley was taking up the mantle of her father tonight - accompanied by two referees, bringing the WWF Intercontinental Championship out with them. She was here to make the official decision on a controversy that occurred last Thursday night on SmackDown! in a match with the Intercontinental Championship at stake between Chris Jericho and Chyna. Jericho connected with a back suplex on top of a steel chair: resulting in both superstars' shoulders being pinned to the mat. With the title held up, Stephanie was out here to make the decision. Stephanie introduced the situation and showed footage from the match. She then quizzed the two officials for their opinions: with one commenting that Chyna should be WWF Intercontinental Champion right now. Stephanie asked Chyna to come down to the ring, the "Ninth Wonder of the World" Chyna bracing the stage with WWF Women's Champion The Kat at her side.
Chyna now in the ring, Stephanie asked the other referee who should be the champion. He responded saying Chris Jericho should be the champion. Stephanie requested Chris Jericho come to the ring as well, and out came "Y2J". With both rivals now stood in the ring with Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, Stephanie addressed both of them, declaring that as it was a new millennium, and a new era with the McMahon-Helmsley Era upon us: BOTH Chris Jericho and Chyna would have to coexist as the WWF Intercontinental Champion! Stephanie told the two that they would have to if they wanted to be the champion - because if not, they will lose that title and that will be the end of it!
With the law laid out before them, Chris Jericho and Chyna both quipped and complained about the situation - though they had no chance to confront Stephanie about this, as Al Snow's theme hit - Snow demanding a title match right here right now, tonight: Chyna shoving Y2J aside, and telling Snow to bring it!
3) WWF INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP: CHYNA (w/The Kat) (c) def. AL SNOW (2:32)
With the announcement official, the co-holder of the Intercontinental Champion Chyna was here to take on Al Snow, whilst Chris Jericho ranted and complained about this decision on commentary. The delusional Al Snow slugged it out, trying to take down the "Ninth Wonder of the World" but to little success, as Chyna showed her inhumane strength, gorilla pressing Snow across the ring. The Kat watched on from ringside whilst Y2J continued to talk trash towards Triple H, Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley and Chyna, all the while Al Snow got on the offensive. Kat got on the apron to distract the referee, all the while Jericho asserted his masculinity, taking a steel chair and slamming it into the spine of Snow as he attempted the Snowplow! Chyna cradled Snow, getting the victory!
Chris Jericho was still furious, the hotheaded Canadian grabbing the Intercontinental Championship and leaving it, causing Chyna with The Kat in tow to not even celebrate - instead chasing after Y2J as he made his way up the ramp with their title in hand.
In the locker room, The Rock was getting warmed up for the high stakes You're Fired handicap match, whilst Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco sat close by. They told Rock that they would miss him, and this set the "Brahma Bull" off, telling them that there was no way in hell that he would be fired tonight.
Elsewhere, Triple H was now in his gear lacing up as the New Age Outlaws and X-Pac stood before him. "The Game" warned Billy Gunn and Road Dogg that there would be repercussions if they couldn't get the job done tonight, telling them to get rid of The Rock's ass from the World Wrestling Federation. X-Pac seemed to take exception to Hunter's orders. He told Triple H that he needed to get down from his high horse and treat his D-Generation X buddies like buddies for a change. Triple H told the Outlaws to go and get ready for their match, which takes place shortly.
"The Game" then stood up, staring down X-Pac, a tense confrontation taking place. X-Pac told Hunter that ever since he gained power in the WWF, he's been a mad man treating everybody like dirt. He told Triple H that it's a bad look, whereas Triple H warned X-Pac that he doesn't want to cross him. Why? Because X-Pac has a match tonight of its own - and it's with the same man whose girlfriend was forced to spend the weekend with him over the Christmas holidays: Kane. X-Pac flipped out, yelling at Triple H; the two having a huge argument - X-Pac taking on Kane tonight!
4) YOU'RE FIRED HANDICAP MATCH: THE ROCK def. THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS (Billy Gunn & Road Dogg) (7:11)
With the stakes high, and tension that you could cut with a knife in D-Generation X, the New Age Outlaws - three weeks away from their Tag Team Championship defense with the Acolytes, were tasked with ending The Rock's tenure in the World Wrestling Federation, much like Mankind's tenure was ended last week, tonight. The Rock fired away on both men, but the numbers game became too great - and they began to dominate Rock, with the Miami crowd supporting the hometown "Brahma Bull" loudly. Rock had spurts of comebacks within him, but ultimately Gunn and Road Dogg went back on the offensive. But Rock never quit, delivering a spinebuster to Road Dogg and clotheslining Gunn from the ring: Rock prepared for the most electrifying move in sports entertainment: the People's Elbow - but Road Dogg intercepted! Road Dogg fired off with the Shake, Rattle and Roll: Rock blocking the final blow, the Rock Bottom on Dogg connecting! Gunn tried to jump him from behind, resulting in another spinebuster: and this time, the People's Elbow connected: Rock with the win, overcoming the odds!
Overcoming the odds, The Rock had done it, coming out on top of the WWF Tag Team Champions in this unique You're Fired handicap match tonight on RAW, in his hometown! Rock celebrated, whilst Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley were shown backstage looking extremely vexed at how Rock had done it again, defeating the New Age Outlaws tonight!
In the backstage area, Chris Jericho and Chyna were seen arguing about the Intercontinental Championship, with both co-holders trying to get into a tug of war over custody of the title: Y2J and the "Ninth Wonder of the World" already having problems, not even half an hour into their reign!
An original D-Generation X "film" was shown, entitled "Have a BAD Day". Poking fun at the recently fired Mankind, a fake Mankind was shown at the unemployment office seeking work from Triple H in disguise, calling himself "Harry Sax". Harry Sax told Mankind that he had no work for him because he couldn't do anything, and how Triple H was much better than him. Sax got back to work whilst the imposter Mankind pleaded and begged for a new job.
Yet another D-Generation X produced "Have a BAD Day" skit aired, still targeting Mankind with an imposter dressed up like him. This time at the children's hospital, the fake Mankind only wanted to entertain the sick kids. Unfortunately, Triple H - this time dressed as a doctor named "Jung Low" - was not in the mood for his entertainment, stating that he was going to call security if he didn't leave. The Mankind imposter pleaded and begged, though Jung Low continued to berate him and proclaim Triple H as much better than him.
5) KANE (w/Tori) def. X-PAC (3:55)
X-Pac clearly did not want to be involved with this match, for it was X-Pac who won the opportunity to spend the Christmas holidays with Kane's girlfriend Tori, as a result of the "Big Red Machine" losing a WWF Championship match to the Big Show two weeks ago on RAW. Since then, the "Big Red Machine" has been on a paranoid tear, destroying any man that has even laid eyes on his girlfriend: including Test last Monday night, and The Rock last Thursday night on SmackDown!. Kane chased X-Pac around - X-Pac his former tag team partner knowing Kane and striking whenever he got chance: but Kane continued to fire away. The monster attempted to chokeslam X-Pac but to little avail as the fast-footed X-Pac kicked away at Kane and even connected with an X-Factor - just for Kane to sit up. X-Pac finally fell to a big boot, which led directly to the Tombstone Piledriver, giving Kane another win tonight.
"The Big Red Machine" set off his pyrotechnics after the match, leaving with Tori whilst X-Pac remained laid out prone, after suffering a hellacious beating with Kane tonight. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley were seen, typically having fun at the expense of X-Pac getting his ass handed to him by Kane: a clear message sent to X-Pac.
In the office of Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, Triple H continued to prepare himself for the upcoming match with the Big Show on a night where the WWF Championship is on the line for the second week in a row. In storms X-Pac, irate at "the Game" for feeding him to the "Big Red Machine" Kane, knowing Kane was hot that X-Pac had spent the weekend with his girlfriend Tori. The two argued, Triple H telling X-Pac that Kane specifically demanded the match - but X-Pac wouldn't hear of it. He told Triple H that they were meant to be best buddies in D-Generation X: but Triple H's ego is getting in the way of it all. He storms off as Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley returns from another room, wondering what that was all about.
6) TOO COOL (Scotty 2 Hotty & Grandmaster Sexay) (w/Rikishi Phatu) def. THE MEAN STREET POSSE (Joey Abs & Rodney) (w/Pete Gas) (2:22)
The Posse, who have been acting as Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley's lapdogs as of late - still winless in the World Wrestling Federation - looked to gain their first win tonight against the newest rising stars, Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay. Unfortunately, despite working over Scotty some, things would go array as the Acolytes came stomping to ringside, attacking Pete Gas at ringside - Bradshaw and Faarooq upset over the Posse costing them a match with the Dudley Boyz earlier tonight. This allowed Scotty to capitalize, hitting the move come to be known as "the Worm" on Abs for the win.
With the win in the record books, the Acolytes entered the ring with Pete Gas - the Mean Street Posse actually outnumbering and faring alright against the vicious Bradshaw and Faarooq. Rikishi Phatu got involved, evening the odds and superkicking Rodney out of the ring! Bradshaw connected with a Clothesline From Hell on Abs, as the Acolytes chased the Posse out of the arena - allowing Phatu, Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay of Too Cool to dance in celebration for the fans.
The final of the three D-Generation X produced films aired, this time depicting the fake Mankind at a book signing for his latest book "Have a Nice Day 2: I Just Got Fired" - with nobody in attendance. The store manager, Triple H in disguise showed up demanding Mankind get out of here, further berating the "Hardcore Legend" in favor of "the Game". The southern store manager was threatened with Mr Socko, who questioned why Mankind would try to attack him with a sock. The manager sent Mankind face first into a wall, and then fired him.
7) HANDICAP MATCH: TEST def. THE BIG BOSSMAN & PRINCE ALBERT (3:35)
Ever since Test was stood up and later betrayed in getting married to Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley before her radical personality change, the blonde Canadian has been on the receiving end of adversity: first getting his nose broken in a beatdown at the hands of D-Generation X, then having found himself outnumbered repeatedly in scenarios opposing the Mean Street Posse, and the Big Bossman and Prince Albert. Acting almost as the McMahon-Helmsley regime's policemen, Bossman and Albert were set for action here tonight against Test in handicap action: but Test went into this match with a game plan. Test tried to fight both men, but the numbers game proved difficult. Eventually Test was able to luck his way into victory when Bossman clobbered Albert with his nightstick by accident: Test big booting Bossman from the ring, then covering Bossman for the upset!
Test rolled out of the ring quickly, the Canadian choosing to not celebrate too closely to an irate Big Bossman, who was reeling over the defeat at the hands of Test! Bossman was raging, and took his anger out on Prince Albert - who too, was not about to let the veteran push him around. Both men went at it in a hard shoving contest like two bulls. Albert then rolled out of the ring, leaving Bossman alone.
In the backstage area, Michael Cole attempted to catch a word with the Big Show before his main event title defense with Triple H next - but the World Wrestling Federation Champion was not in the mood for discussion - storming off.
Elsewhere, Triple H was shown preparing for battle. "The Game" was ready to leave, when stopped by the New Age Outlaws who asked him if he wanted them out there with him. Triple H acccused the WWF Tag Team Champions of screwing up big tonight, and that he doesn't want them out there screwing up his chances of becoming a three-time WWF Champion! Triple H left with his arm around Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley - Billy Gunn and Road Dogg left alone in the office, offended.
8) WWF CHAMPIONSHIP: TRIPLE H (w/Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley) def. THE BIG SHOW (c) (6:39)
Main event time in Miami, with the World Wrestling Federation Championship at stake: the same match-up as last week on RAW, with "the Game" Triple H using his wife's powers to grant this match for the WWF Championship with the Big Show. Mankind cost him the title last week - but with Mankind nowhere to be seen tonight, anything could happen - especially with Triple H denying the New Age Outlaws near the ring, and with his temper hot after an argument with X-Pac. Big Show was an angry giant, the two men brawling into the crowd briefly with the champion dominating things mainly. Triple H fired back after a distraction from his newlywed wife. "The Game" targeted the ankle of the Big Show, and even applied a figure-four leglock on the WWF Champion, but Show used some inhumane strength to break free of the hold. Show later had Triple H up for the Showstopper chokeslam, but Triple H was able to struggle his way out, and the two men careened into the referee in the corner! With the official down, Stephanie passed her husband the WWF Championship, and "the Game" clocked Show with his own title! One Pedigree later, and we had a new WWF Champion!
We crowned a new, three-time WWF Champion tonight in Miami, as Triple H came out of this victorious, "the Game" celebrating with his title with Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley by his side. Black and green balloons and confetti fell out of the rafters of the American Airlines Center. The first RAW of the new millennium was set in stone - the next step of this McMahon-Helmsley era of propaganda!
Though not before The Rock suddenly hit the ring, the "Brahma Bull" chasing Triple H and Stephanie from the ring, and staring "the Game" down! Rock raised an eyebrow, declaring his intentions to overthrow this biased governing body - and RAW from Miami came to a close.
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Post by DTP. on Mar 16, 2017 19:13:45 GMT -5
SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 2000
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
30-MAN ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH
The winner goes to challenge for the WWF Championship at WrestleMania
The Rock vs 29 unannounced WWF Superstars
WWF TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
The New Age Outlaws (c) vs The Acolytes
More matches to be announced.
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Post by DTP. on Mar 17, 2017 17:30:29 GMT -5
WWF Sunday Night Heat: January 9, 2000
The Holly Cousins (Hardcore & Crash Holly) def. The Headbangers (Mosh & Thrasher)
The Godfather def. Buck Quartermaine
Val Venis def. Gangrel in a non-title match
LAST WEEK on SmackDown!, in retaliation from the recently fired Mankind's interference in Triple H's pursuit of the WWF Championship against the Big Show, Triple H took his anger out on forcing the Big Show into a match with D-Generation X ally X-Pac - with the stipulation being if X-Pac couldn't beat Show, he would be fired. X-Pac was able to score the big upset with thanks from the New Age Outlaws and Triple H - but tensions soared on Monday night. Triple H put the Rock's career on the line with the Outlaws in a handicap match, though Rock was somehow able to come out victorious. Tensions continued to rise in D-Generation X however: first an argument with X-Pac, which led to X-Pac being fed to the "Big Red Machine" Kane - and then, Triple H choosing to have Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley at ringside over the Outlaws in his WWF Championship rematch with the Big Show. Title on the line, Stephanie would help "the Game" be crowned a three-time WWF Champion - and only one man seems to stand in his way now: that man being the Rock.
SmackDown! from the Orlando Arena in Florida opened with Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley addressing X-Pac and the New Age Outlaws - all seated on couches - where the new World Wrestling Federation Champion gloated about how Stephanie helped him become a three-time WWF Champion on RAW. What were the other members of D-Generation X doing? Losing, miserably. The Outlaws fell to the Rock in the You're Fired handicap match, designed to have Rock rendered unemployed. X-Pac? Not only did he get in Triple H's face, but he was destroyed by Kane. X-Pac was not about to listen to any of this, telling the room that he was leaving - and X-Pac proceeded to leave!
Triple H commented that that's him off of the card, before declaring that the Outlaws' punishment for losing on RAW was...putting them in a match against Too Cool! Road Dogg and Billy Gunn laughed this off, but then Triple H decided that it would be for their WWF Tag Team Championships! Triple H smirked, but Road Dogg and Billy Gunn were irate, with Gunn telling Triple H that marriage had changed him. Tough love, even for "the Game"s friends! Triple H and Stephanie then talked about Mankind being banned from the arena tonight, and how with that he felt like a fair man. So tonight, the winner of a random lottery drawing would be decided to then challenge him for the World Wrestling Federation Championship. Stephanie praised him and the two kissed as a reward for his sportsmanlike conduct.
1) WWF INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP: CHRIS JERICHO (w/Chyna & The Kat) (c) def. THE BIG BOSSMAN (w/Prince Albert) by count-out (3:24)
Following Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley's orders on RAW, Chris Jericho and Chyna are now the co-holders of the WWF Intercontinental Championship - and after Chyna's sucessful title defense against Al Snow on Monday, there was a tug of war over the title belt won by Y2J: and thus, here he is tonight defending the gold. Bossman, the Hardcore Champion, was accompanied by Prince Albert; the two here tonight after a tense shoving match coming out of a loss in a handicap match against Test on RAW this past week. Jericho was in trouble, but used his agility to combat the veteran. The two men brawled at ringside with Albert trying to help, and a shoving match broke out once again between the two bulls - culminating in Jericho dropkicking Bossman into Albert! Jericho rolled inside, beating the count - and Bossman made it inside seconds too late!
Chris Jericho celebrated his successful title defense, but the "Ninth Wonder of the World" Chyna stomped into the ring and grabbed the WWF Intercontinental Championship from the referee - Y2J arguing with Chyna one again: the co-holders of the gold having issues still, with the Kat trying to interject on Chyna's behalf: but as a tug-of-war broke out, the "Ayotollah of Rock 'n' Rolla" won the battle and accidentally knocked Kat down with the Intercontinental title! Chyna and Jericho got into another argument, this time with Jericho dropping the title and rolling out of the ring.
In the backstage area, the Big Show was shown arriving at the arena - the former WWF Champion obviously in a foul mood. The giant then came across Tori, who was staring at him. He angrily demanded to know what she was looking at, causing Tori to quickly exit the scene.
At Orlando Studios, the imposter Mankind - made famous thanks to D-Generation X's film series "Have a BAD Day" this past Monday night - was roaming the park. Mankind expresses his joy after a hard time on the unemployment line. He comes across a little boy, asking him if he wants a hug and an autograph - but his father demands he step away from the kid. The imposter continues to make a mockery of Mankind, roaming around Orlando Studios!
Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley ponders what Mankind is doing at Orlando Studios in her office, whilst Triple H sits comfortably beside her, telling her not to worry because he's barred from the building and will be arrested upon entry. Suddenly Tori comes in, upset over the Big Show yelling at her moments ago. Stephanie tells her not to worry, whilst "the Game" reassures Tori that he's just mad about losing the WWF Championship to him fair and square on Monday. Then, in storms the "Big Red Machine" Kane! Kane demanded to know why Tori was here, and Triple H quickly backs off. Triple H is defended by Stephanie, explaining the situation with the Big Show. Kane then becomes enraged, tossed the office's trash can at a wall! Kane demands a match with the Big Show tonight - and Triple H grants it on the terms that he leave the office immediately!
2) JEFF HARDY (w/Matt Hardy & Terri) def. AL SNOW (3:13)
Al Snow has been out for Jeff Hardy as of late, the maniacal Snow obsessed with the good looks that Jeff has which appeals to teenage girls, apparently. Snow has been on a mission to ruin Jeff's good looks because of this, and after failing to win the Intercontinental Championship on RAW, this was his chance. Unfortunately, Snow was out of luck here, as Jeff gave it his all, using the daredevil moves he has become known for. Snow took over, but when attempting the Snowplow, Jeff was able to get him into an inside cradle, stealing the win!
As soon as the bell sounded, the Dudley Boyz of all people came running down to the ring, D-Von and Bubba Ray Dudley jumping Jeff Hardy! Matt Hardy tried to intercept, but D-Von took him out with a big clothesline! The Dudleys in control, they joined Al Snow in stomping away at Jeff whilst Terri watched on...but thankfully, it was Edge and Christian who came running to the rescue, clearing the ring of Al Snow and the Dudleys!
In Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley's office, the two discussed tonight's lottery drawing; the WWF Champion confident that the winner has a bigtime career opportunity to face him in the main event with the title on the line. But Stephanie inquired about the Rock's chances of victory - which is when Triple H slyly comments that the Rock isn't listed in the drawing. He comments that Rock hasn't done anything to deserve it, after all.
This is when the Acolytes come barging in. Bradshaw and Faarooq are irate at Triple H for putting the WWF Tag Team Championships on the line with the New Age Outlaws against Too Cool. The Acolytes reminded Triple H that they are the number one contenders, and they're meant to have the Outlaws at the Royal Rumble. Triple H asks why they're complaining - commenting that Too Cool might be easier opponents. Bradshaw calls "the Game" an bunghole, which is when Triple H tells the Acolytes that they can have a match on him tonight: the Acolytes against the Mean Street Posse. The Acolytes seemed content, but Bradshaw reinstates that Triple H is still an bunghole. After they leave, the WWF Champion remarks why everybody is in such a bad mood when such a big opportunity is at stake tonight.
3) D-LO BROWN & MARK HENRY (w/Mae Young) def. KURT ANGLE & STEVE BLACKMAN (3:31)
This past Monday night on RAW, Kurt Angle was able to retain the undefeated streak he's had since debuting in the World Wrestling Federation, with help from Angle's somewhat associate Steve Blackman - who clocked Kurt with a kendo stick. This made "Sexual Chocolate" angry, which led to this tag bout tonight. Kurt Angle called Mark's relationship with Mae Young disgusting again before the match, and told of how D-Lo Brown is a washup with no motivation. This clearly set the Nation alumnus off, as D-Lo Brown took Angle to school; and Mark had control of Kurt until the Olympian scattered over to the "Lethal Weapon". He didn't fare much better, as Angle stood on the apron for the rest of the match, and Mark Henry picked up the win with the big splash on Blackman!
Kurt Angle backed off the apron, yelling that he was technically still undefeated - the Olympic gold medalist using his intelligence to put the "Lethal Weapon" in there and lose the match for him. D-Lo Brown and Mark Henry celebrated, with Mae Young especially overjoyed with "Sexual Chocolate"s win tonight.
Outside the doctor's office, tensions continued to escalate between the co-Intercontinental Championship holders, Chris Jericho and Chyna - this time over whose fault it was that the Kat got hit with the title earlier tonight. Y2J blamed Chyna for doing it on purpose, but the "Ninth Wonder of the World" complained that Jericho has always hated her Miss Kitty! The squabbling continues on and on.
Returning to Orlando Studios, this time the imposter Mankind was seen on a boat ride. He appeared to be boring all of the other people on the ride, nagging people about the glory days where he was employed to the World Wrestling Federation and the time he won the WWF Championship. He was on this tirade when suddenly, a shark shot out of the water, scaring the hell out of the imposter Mankind! Mankind was freaked out, whilst the other people on the ride looked incredibly annoyed with the masked man in the shirt, tie and mask.
4) WWF TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP: THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS (Billy Gunn & Road Dogg) (c) def. TOO COOL (Grandmaster Sexay & Scotty 2 Hotty) (w/Rikishi Phatu) (5:15)
As supposed punishment for screwing things up in the You're Fired handicap match on RAW this past Monday, the New Age Outlaws were put in this title match tonight against the most recent uprising tag team in the World Wrestling Federation, Too Cool. With Rikishi Phatu in their corner, this looked threatening for the New Age Outlaws - as the Outlaws aimed to retain their titles by any means necessary - first isolating Scotty 2 Hotty for a while. Grandmaster Sexay got the tag at last, and went in a house on fire, but unfortunately for him, the Outlaws began to double team him illegally. The referee was losing control, and Rikishi got on the apron to try and regain balance in the match - but with the referee distracted, out came the Acolytes - Bradshaw hitting the ring and walloping Grandmaster Sexay with a Clothesline From Hell! Faarooq knocked Rikishi off the apron, as the Acolytes left the ring - all the while, Road Dogg put an arm over Sexay, allowing them to pick up the win!
In a strange turn of events, the Acolytes saved the New Age Outlaws' WWF Tag Team Championship reign tonight, as the number one contenders must really have wanted the Outlaws to themselves, which they will definitely now get at the Royal Rumble! The Outlaws celebrated their win, when the Acolytes hit the ring again: sending Billy Gunn out of the ring, and dropping Road Dogg with a huge double powerbomb for good measure! The Acolytes couldn't wait for the Rumble on January 23, leaving. This left Too Cool and Rikishi Phatu alone in the ring: and naturally, they saw the opportunity to dance for the fans in Orlando!
Backstage, Kevin Kelly was standing by with Test. Cole noted that Test had been the target of adversity from the McMahon-Helmsley regime as of late. Test cut him off, telling of how he'd love to kick Triple H's ass tonight if he won the lottery drawing, calling him a conniving son of a bitch that manipulated Stephanie. Test said tonight he faces his latest obstacle in Viscera: and much like Big Bossman and Prince Albert on RAW: he'll prove everybody that he can handle the heat.
The Rock was shown arriving at the Orlando Arena to a thunderous ovation, the "Brahma Bull" here despite not being listed for the lottery drawing!
Back live on SmackDown!, The Rock's theme music hit and out walked the "Brahma Bull" in his home state! Rock hit the ring, wowing the fans in attendance and here to speak. He firstly addressed Triple H becoming World Wrestling Federation Champion, and how sick it makes him - but he's glad. Rock says he's glad that he won, because now it means that he can take that WWF title, and add it to his collection of heads that are deep inside of his candy-ass. He listed the other heads' names off: Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, the New Age Outlaws, X-Pac, Big Bossman, Prince Albert, the Mean Street Posse. Rock stated that on January 23 comes the Royal Rumble - and on that faithful night in Madison Square Garden, the Rock proclaims that he will walk in there and win it all: going to WrestleMania. So it is irrelevant to the Rock who goes to WrestleMania! Whomever wins tonight's lottery drawing, and potentially wins the WWF Championship - he will beat their ass just as bad on the grandest stage of them all.
An unfamiliar face then cut the "Brahma Bull" off. Kurt Angle! The Olympic gold medalist was interrupting Rock, telling him that they hadn't met - but he's a big fan. Angle wandered to the ring, telling Rock about how Rock and he have a lot in common: they both have intensity and integrity - but do they have intelligence too? Angle pondered this aloud: Angle stating that he hasn't thought much about it yet. Angle says Rock keeps relenting against Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley: but is that wise? Rock then cut Angle off, asking who in the blue hell he was. Angle told him he won his gold medal in the 1996 Olympics, but Rock cut him off, telling him it didn't matter. Rock told Angle that he could take his gold medals, and he could shine them up real nice - and stick them straight up his candy-ass! Angle seemed perturbed by this remark, and before he knew it, the "Brahma Bull" laid him out with the Rock Bottom! Rock showboated for the crowd in Orlando before leaving, leaving Angle flat on his back.
Triple H was shown with Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley watching on. Stephanie asked her husband if he was concerned, but the WWF Champion confidently smiled. He told Stephanie not to worry about Rock, that he's just hot and jealous over the fact he won't have the chance to face him tonight.
In Universal Studios, the imposter Mankind was roaming the park on his own as an intercom message informed all park attendants to vacate the premises: Universal Studios was now closed. Mankind tried to access a ride, but a security guard informed him that the park was closed, and it was time to leave. The faker offered the guard a bribe of a coin - but the guard instead called all other guards on the masked man! The imposter swiftly kicked the guard in the nuts and ran away, panicking.
5) TEST def. VISCERA by disqualification (01:24)
In his latest obstacle against all of the odds that Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley throw at him, Test was ordered to take on the five-hundred pound monster, Viscera. A veteran in the ring, Viscera was jumped before the match by Test, who wanted to weaken Viscera before the match had actually begun! Test clubbed Viscera at ringside, and relented with right hand after another on the monster. Test rolled Viscera into the ring and the bell officially sounded - but Viscera was able to get the better of Test immediately: and he began to manhandle the Canadian with a corner splash! Viscera connected with a legdrop on the ex-fiancé of Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley: Viscera immediately choking Test, the referee forced to call for the bell as Viscera refused to break the choke!
Viscera continued to manhandle Test after the bell, releasing the chokehold and beginning to instead bury the Canadian in right hands - but Test still got back up, demanding more punishment from the monster: which is when Viscera charged and connected with a big corner splash! Viscera followed up with a second, before dropping a big splash across Test! Viscera got up and left, whilst Test was left for dead on the canvas, clutching his ribs in agony.
Following the brutal attack on Jeff Hardy earlier tonight, Kevin Kelly was able to catch up in the backstage area with Al Snow and the Dudley Boyz. When asked about it, Al said that the Dudleys were mere associates of his that offered to take out Jeff for him. But that's when Bubba Ray and D-Von interrupted, telling Al that they weren't associates, nor friends of Al Snow's! Bubba said that they were paid to do this job - and here they are. But now the Dudley Boyz have a match with those nosy, dumb Canadians Edge and Christian signed for Monday on RAW is WAR: and they will prove why they will continue to be the most dominant tag team in the World Wrestling Federation today.
Tori was shown, appearing to be motivating her boyfriend Kane in the backstage area. The "Big Red Machine" was seething as Tori ordered Kane what to do to the Big Show tonight - that is until the Big Show actually appeared before Kane! The two giants stood face to face, with Show saying that he's not in a great mood either. Show told Tori to shut her mouth when she tried to speak, and Kane tried to grab Show's throat - blocked by Show's palm. Big Show told Kane he has frustrations too - and tonight, after losing the WWF Championship on RAW this past Monday, he will destroy Kane out there. Show left: the battle of the titans coming up next!
6) THE BIG SHOW def. KANE (w/Tori) (3:47)
After the Big Show arrived and talked badly towards Tori, this match was made as Kane heard of it and angrily demanded a match with the former World Wrestling Federation Champion: but Show too is in a foul mood, having lost the WWF Championship to Triple H this past Monday night on RAW is WAR. Tori has been paranoid of all other WWF superstars in recent weeks, setting Kane on all of them - but it seemed like this could be the night where Kane met his match: Kane struggling to take down Show early on. Kane finally did with a low dropkick: the "Big Red Machine" pulling out a missile dropkick from the top during this clash of the titans. Show fired back, slamming Kane for a near fall, too. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley were seen watching this match intently with amusement. Kane's pitfall finally came, when he went for the chokeslam - but Show was able to overpower Kane: and he connected with the Showstopper, covering Kane for the final count!
The former World Wrestling Federation Champion celebrated victory in a dominant fashion after disposing of the "Big Red Machine" here tonight on SmackDown!. Tori watched in disgust from ringside, whilst Show turned to the camera and motioned for the WWF Championship. As Show left, though, Kane sat up dramatically - leaving on his own terms whilst not wanting assistance from Tori.
Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley questions Triple H about what would happen if Big Show won the lottery draw and "the Game" had to defend his WWF Championship against the former champion tonight, just three days after winning it from him. The WWF Champion again did not seemed phased - claiming he may have accidentally forgotten to include the Big Show in the lottery draw, too. Stephanie smiled, calling him a genius. The smitten couple were then broken up, as Triple H said it was almost time to announce the official lottery draw.
In after hours at Universal Studios, the imposter Mankind was finally leaving the park. He complained to himself about the scary security guards looking for him. Unfortunately for the imposter, as soon as he left the exit and stepped foot in the parking lot - he came face to face with the real Mankind! Mick Foley beat the hell out of the imposter, leaving him lying and ordering him to never make a comment about his family, ever again! He may be banned from the Orlando Arena, but he just got his comeuppance on the faker that's been running around giving him a bad name!
7) HANDICAP MATCH: THE ACOLYTES (Faarooq & Bradshaw) vs THE MEAN STREET POSSE (Rodney, Joey Abs & Pete Gas) never started (0:00)
As the Mean Street Posse waited patiently in the ring for the Acolytes to make their entrances, Bradshaw and Faarooq were suddenly assaulted by the WWF Tag Team Champions - the New Age Outlaws gaining revenge for the beating they received earlier tonight! Billy Gunn and Road Dogg laid both Acolytes out on the rampway with their title belts, the Outlaws standing tall over them: but would this be the end result come January 23 at the Royal Rumble?
In the backstage area, all of the WWF Superstars were assembled and seeted in a big hall before Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley. The power couple revealed that this could be a huge opportunity for one superstar to make a huge name for themselves - by having the opportunity to take on "the Game" in the main event of SmackDown!, with the World Wrestling Federation Championship on the line. They continued to talk about how grand a scenario this is - never before been done in the history of the WWF. Stephanie invited Howard Finkel to take a ball from the tumbler. He tripped, spilling several balls onto the floor to groans from everybody in the room. Triple H ordered he just pick one up, and he did - announcing Triple H's opponent for the WWF Championship tonight as being...X-Pac! Triple H looked shocked, as X-Pac immerged from the back of the room, simply putting his hood up and walking away! Friend or foe, these two D-Generation X allies would collide tonight with the title on the line!
Moments ago during the last commercial break, the Big Show was seen leaving the Orlando Arena with his bag in hand - when the "Big Red Machine" Kane jumped him from behind - Kane delivering several uppercuts and sending Show crashing into a wall of tubes and carts! Kane then delivered a chokeslam, Show going through a crate right there in the backstage area! Tori was nearby spectating, as she then came up and kissed Kane on the mask; leaving Show lying.
8) WWF CHAMPIONSHIP: TRIPLE H (w/Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley) (c) def. X-PAC (08:20)
After all of the dissension between these two in recent weeks, with X-Pac being forced into matches with his career and his job on the line thanks to his so-called friend Triple H's new found power, it was now X-Pac's big opportunity to claim the World Wrestling Federation Championship from "the Game". They had arguments on RAW this past Monday, and X-Pac didn't even want to talk to Triple H tonight - and now here we were! "The Game" tried to reason with X-Pac, who simply told Triple H to suck it, and the fight was on, with X-Pac taking Triple H to the limit throughout most of this match, near fall after near fall! Stephanie watched on anxiously, whilst the New Age Outlaws were seen in the backstage area watching on in amusement: this is what DX had been waiting for! X-Pac came close on two separate occasions, with a superplex almost getting a three count, and then the X-Factor too! But Triple H resiliently fired back. X-Pac sent Triple H accidentally into the referee, knocking him into a dazed state - and Triple H came back, nailing a Pedigree on X-Pac for the three count!
The Orlando crowd booed as Triple H emerged victorious - but as "the Game" appeared to be going for a more brutal attack on X-Pac after the bell: his so-called friend - out ran the Rock, who hit the ring and took the WWF Champion down! "The Game" was in trouble, as Rock hit him with a spinebuster and prepared the People's Elbow: but X-Pac cut him off on the ropes with a big roundhouse kick!
Was it all a set up? X-Pac crotch chopped Rock, and then hugged Triple H! Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley joined them in celebration in the ring, the D-Generation X trio standing tall over an unconscious Rock - SmackDown! fading to black.
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Post by DTP. on Mar 18, 2017 12:45:05 GMT -5
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA: TARGET CENTER - January 8, 2000
The Godfather def. Prince Albert
Kurt Angle def. Gangrel
Val Venis (c) def. Steve Blackman to retain the WWF European Championship
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray & D-Von Dudley) def. The Hardy Boyz (Jeff & Matt Hardy) and Edge and Christian in a three-way tag team elimination match
Al Snow def. Test
Chris Jericho & Chyna def. The Holly Cousins (Hardcore & Crash Holly) to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship
Too Cool (Scotty 2 Hotty & Grandmaster Sexay) w/Rikishi Phatu def. The Headbangers (Mosh & Thrasher)
The Acolytes (Bradshaw & Faarooq) def. D-Generation X (Road Dogg & X-Pac)
The Big Show def. The Big Bossman in a non-title match
The Rock def. Triple H by disqualification in a non-title match
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM - January 9, 2000
The Godfather def. Prince Albert
Kurt Angle def. Gangrel
Val Venis (c) def. Steve Blackman to retain the WWF European Championship
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray & D-Von Dudley) def. The Hardy Boyz (Jeff & Matt Hardy) and Edge and Christian in a three-way tag team elimination match
Al Snow def. Test
Chris Jericho & Chyna def. The Holly Cousins (Hardcore & Crash Holly) to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship
Too Cool (Scotty 2 Hotty & Grandmaster Sexay) w/Rikishi Phatu def. The Headbangers (Mosh & Thrasher)
The Acolytes (Bradshaw & Faarooq) def. D-Generation X (Road Dogg & X-Pac)
The Big Show def. The Big Bossman in a non-title match
The Rock def. Triple H by disqualification in a non-title match
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Post by DTP. on Apr 12, 2017 12:49:19 GMT -5
WWF Jakked: January 15, 2000
Dark: Papi Chulo def. Ali Stevens
Dark: Gangrel def. Tom Howard
Kaientai (Taka Michinoku & Sho Funaki) def. Jason Lee & Danny Holliday
Viscera & Mideon def. Jack Black & Jerry Miller
The Headbangers (Mosh & Thrasher) def. The Mean Street Posse (Joey Abs & Pete Gas)
LAST WEEK on RAW is WAR, following the firing of Mankind, the newlyweds continued to alienate the World Wrestling Federation locker rooms with their decisions. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley openly mocked Mankind with their DX Film series "Have a BAD Day", showing an imposter Mankind in humiliating scenarios. Triple H was able to overthrow the Big Show to become a three-time World Wrestling Federation Champion - only with the help of Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley. And not only that, but they attempted to end The Rock's career in the WWF, forcing him into a handicap "You're Fired" match, where Rock was somehow able to overcome the New Age Outlaws. However, Triple H's alliance with Stephanie also made things uneasy in D-Generation X, with X-Pac seriously taking exception of "the Game"s behavior in recent weeks. X-Pac won a Superstar lottery last Thursday night on SmackDown!, and took Triple H to the limit in a subsequent WWF Championship bout - but just when the Rock got involved, X-Pac struck: and it was all revealed to be a swerve, with D-Generation X united at the end of the night.
RAW is WAR, live from the Kiel Center in St Louis, Missouri were hot from the pyrotechnics to open the show - though the show began with a strange sight, as every WWF Superstar from the locker room came down to the ring to unite around the ringside area - causing Jim Ross and Jerry "The King" Lawler to ponder why they were out here. This all became much clearer when the Rock's theme song hit, and the "Brahma Bull" made a triumphant appearance, storming to the ring to address the World Wrestling Federation locker room. Rock stood on the turnbuckle in a corner and began to discuss the reasons why, and how the WWF Superstars have unanimously turned to the Rock as a spokesperson to talk to two individuals in particular: Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley. Rock talked about the numerous incidents that they have caused to happen since gaining power, including the firing of Mick Foley; the attempted firing of Rock himself; "the Game" booking himself to become World Wrestling Federation Champion; among many other things. It was here when Rock finally demanded that Triple H and Stephanie get their asses out here, and threatened to hold up the show in protest if some things didn't change now.
It appeared that they didn't want the show to be on hold, as Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley immediately answered the call of The Rock. The World Wrestling Federation Champion and the boss's daughter made their way out to the rampway, being stared at by the entirety of the WWF locker room (sans D-Generation X). "The Game" and Stephanie looked smug, as Stephanie talked about how unprofessional this was for the Superstars to do this to RAW is WAR: they are halting this show that these St Louis losers paid to see! But alas, they were willing to work this out - they do it all for the fans. This smugness got them a chorus of boos, when Triple H took the microphone. Triple H claimed that he didn't book himself to anything - he won this WWF Championship fair and square, because he is that damn good. Rock told him to know his role and shut his mouth. Triple H was vexed, but cooled off. He asked Rock what he wanted, to hypothetically end this dumb protest. Rock immediately demanded three things: that they stop the "Pink Slip on a Pole", "You're Fired" crap; they stop bullying WWF Superstars into handicap matches if they don't do their bidding; and they reinstate Mick Foley!
Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley took back the microphone, telling Rock that those first two demands sound extremely reasonable. But what does not sound appealing is the return of Mick Foley to the World Wrestling Federation. She insulted his appearance, and then wondered why or if the fans even wanted to see Mankind come back to the WWF anyway - to a loud reaction. Triple H then told Rock that he agreed, saying he feels pretty strongly about it. That said - he is willing to negotiate. He suggested that maybe a match could settle things tonight. Triple H said that he, the New Age Outlaws and X-Pac would be willing to take on the Rock and three other WWF Superstars - and if Rock's team were to win, then Mick Foley would be reinstated. But if D-Generation X were to come out on top tonight...then this would mean that the Rock would be barred from entering the Royal Rumble match on January 23! Rock complied, telling Triple H that tonight, D-Generation X will not know what hit them, and that after tonight, with Mick Foley back, and the score settled - he will single handedly make Triple H and Stephanie pay for everything they have done.
Straight after the Rock's lifting speech on behalf of the WWF locker room directed towards Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, the Rock was seen walking down a hallway, the "Brahma Bull" suddenly confronted by Bradshaw and Faarooq of the Acolytes. The Acolytes said that they took issue with everything that "the Game" and Stephanie have done to the World Wrestling Federation, and selfishly they want to get their hands on the New Age Outlaws, two weeks away from their WWF Tag Team Championship shot. The Acolytes told Rock that they were in.
The theme of Kurt Angle rang through the Kiel Center, signalling the entrance of the undefeated Olympic Gold Medalist. Angle came out with a microphone in hand, talking about his uneasy alliance with the "Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman in recent weeks. Angle said that Blackman was onto something - he was on a roll, and he owed it all to him, the Olympian. Kurt preached about how Blackman lost intensity on SmackDown! last Thursday night, and ultimately cost them the match against D-Lo Brown and Mark Henry. But there's good news - the "Olympic Hero" is still undefeated, and will continue his streak tonight.
1) KURT ANGLE def. STEVE BLACKMAN (2:50)
The Olympic Gold Medalist claimed that he was still undefeated despite a loss last Thursday night on SmackDown! to Mark Henry and D-Lo Brown, blaming it as a loss on Steve Blackman's part. What Angle neglected to mention was that he walked out of that match when he realized things weren't going their way, which led to Blackman's frustration, ordering this match tonight. The "Lethal Weapon" got off to a good start, using some ground and pound on Angle, who wisely matched Blackman's abilities with some mat-based wrestling. "The Olympic Hero" got overconfident at a point, which led to Blackman coming back with some hard-hitting chops, but ultimately as Blackman attempted a bicycle kick, Angle was able to duck Blackman's foot, and the Olympic Slam connected, counting Blackman down for three.
Kurt Angle was able to extend his streak for one more match tonight with a victory against the "Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman; the Olympic Gold Medalist celebrating his victory in the middle of the ring when suddenly the lights in the Kiel Center flickered, glaring an ominous orange glow over the arena repeatedly. Suspectuous music played, when the number "13" appeared, before returning to normal. Angle was confused, much like the rest of the fans in attendance tonight.
In the backstage area, a sign-up sheet was seen hung on the door outside of Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley and Triple H's office - an official sign-up sheet for the 2000 Royal Rumble match on January 23. Too Cool and Rikishi Phatu were seen approaching it, with the trio eagerly signing their names down on the list. They were interrupted suddenly by the Big Bossman and Prince Albert, who balked at the idea of Too Cool being potential winners of the Royal Rumble match. Bossman commented that he was a veteran of the Royal Rumble match, and that Too Cool have no chance at winning this. Rikishi told Bossman and Albert to put up or shut up, telling them to face Too Cool tonight in tag team action. Bossman and Albert complied - after they signed their own names on this sign-up sheet.
In the locker room, Chris Jericho was seen walking into the women's locker room, causing a toweled Barbara Bush to scream out loud - but Y2J wasn't interested in seeing her, telling B.B. to calm down. Jericho walked up to see Chyna and the Kat with the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Jericho complained about having to come into the women's locker room to talk to her, but the "Ninth Wonder of the World" claimed that she was the Intercontinental Champion, so it's only fair. They squabbled over who the real champion was - and it was actually the Kat who had to make them regain focus - the WWF Women's Champion stating that they had a match tonight with the Holly Cousins, that they had to get on the same page for. Y2J and Chyna were annoyed, and ultimately Kat's attempt failed - Jericho storming out, telling Chyna he'd see her out there. The two alone, Chyna asked Kat if she had a crush on him or something. Kat was disgusted at the idea.
Outside of the Kiel Center, the imposter Mankind from the DX film series "Have a BAD Day" was seen attempting to get into the arena. He was however shut down by two security guards - causing the imposter to plead and beg with them to let him into the arena. On his knees, the guards told him that they could only let him in if the Rock won in the main event tonight. The faker sulked, holding his arms whilst on his knees. He said that this was worse than when he got fired.
In the office of Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, the two were sat with the New Age Outlaws ahead of their tag team match later tonight. "The Game" apologized first and foremost for his behavior in recent weeks, stating that maybe it got a little to his head - but he really needs Road Dogg and Billy Gunn's help tonight. The same with X-Pac. Triple H even told the Outlaws that they would reap the benefits if they could do this for him. Road Dogg complied, though Gunn was slightly more hesitant, asking about what kind of benefits. In walked X-Pac, and after being questioned about where he'd been, he commented saying that he had just signed up for the Royal Rumble match. Triple H asked for a moment alone with X-Pac, prompting the Outlaws to leave. Triple H told X-Pac that he wanted to apologize and say thanks for helping take down the Rock last Thursday on SmackDown!. He told X-Pac that he knows he's been a real bunghole recently, which is why he has an opportunity to offer him tonight. X-Pac told him he had his attention.
2) CHRIS JERICHO & CHYNA (w/The Kat) def. THE HOLLY COUSINS (Hardcore & Crash Holly) (3:58)
The co-WWF Intercontinental Champions were in tag team action tonight with former WWF Tag Team Champions, the Holly Cousins - and it appeared that all was still not well in Chris Jericho and Chyna's alliance, with Chyna this time coming out with the title around her waist. Chyna tossed Crash around in the early moments, easily overpowering him - although Chris Jericho blind tagged himself in, and a more competitive back-and-forth exchange occurred between Hardcore and Y2J. Chyna blind tagged herself in again, leading to a shoving contest between the co-champions: and in this, Crash charged across the ring at both of them, just to get taken down with a double clothesline! Y2J left the ring in a bad mood, as Chyna picked Crash up and planted him with a Pedigree, picking up the win.
The co-WWF Intercontinental Champions won this match despite not being on the same page: Chris Jericho having left the ring to grab the WWF Intercontinental Championship and leave, whilst the "Ninth Wonder of the World" Chyna stood in the ring, glaring Y2J down while he left with a mocking smirk on his face. He was suddenly interrupted, as X-Pac jumped him from behind, stomping away at him! X-Pac talked trash to Jericho, telling him that he was coming for the WWF Intercontinental Championship, before backing away as Chyna grew closer! Chyna picked up the title and pointed at X-Pac, telling him to back off - then put the title on her own shoulder. Was this the opportunity Triple H had granted X-Pac?
Backstage, Michael Cole was standing by with the Dudley Boyz and Al Snow ahead of their six-man tag team match tonight with Edge, Christian and Jeff Hardy. Al attempted to get the first word in, but Bubba Ray told him to shut up. D-Von claimed they were only doing this because Al was paying them, and they actually thought he was a real jackass - but they were onto bigger things now. Bubba Ray talked about how they have been in the World Wrestling Federation for a couple of months now, and tonight, they will establish themselves as a team nobody should mess with. Bubba claimed that actions speak louder than words, and tonight - they will do just that. The Dudleys left, allowing Snow to get some valuable mic time. Snow spoke quickly, saying Jeff Hardy's handsome looks will be destroyed tonight against Snow and his friends. Al quickly jetted off, trying to keep up with D-Von and Bubba Ray.
Live on RAW, Mark Henry, Mae Young and D-Lo Brown were in the ring, "Sexual Chocolate" holding hands with the elderly Mae Young - the two continuing their odd relationship with one another. The Godfather's music hit, and out came Godfather, the WWF European Champion Val Venis, and his Hos. Leading the Hos to the ring, Godfather got his microphone and began to instruct people to hop aboard the Ho Train, before speaking to Mark Henry in particular. Godfather told Mark that they've been friends for a while - but he does not understand this relationship with Mae Young. Godfather told him that he was worried, and he doesn't really want to have this match right now - which is why he is offering Mark Henry some of his lovely Hos in exchange for this match. Mae appeared offended, although D-Lo did like the idea of a forfeit for a night of action. Mark shook his head and turned Godfather down, which led to Val Venis piping up and telling Henry that his girlfriend was a fossil that needed putting down. This got Henry hot, and Henry and Venis started going at it!
3) MARK HENRY & D-LO BROWN (w/Mae Young) def. VAL VENIS & THE GODFATHER (w/Hos) (2:05)
"Sexual Chocolate" was understandably angry at the Godfather and particularly Val Venis insulting his girlfriend, Mae Young - who watched on from ringside strongly in support of Mark Henry. Henry sent the WWF European Champion out of the ring early, leading to the Godfather jumping him from behind. Godfather attempted to run the Ho Train on Mark, but D-Lo intervened with a big clothesline. Brown went at it with "the Big Valbowski" out at ringside, whilst Mark Henry came off the ropes, hitting a big splash on Godfather for the one-two-three!
"Sexual Chocolate" was a force to be reckoned with where Mae Young was concerned, as Mark Henry celebrated his win with Mae Young and D-Lo Brown in the ring. Val Venis and the Hos helped the Godfather up to his feet at ringside and backed away. But not before the WWF European Champion called Mark and Mae disgusting, and telling them that they're missing out on some hot inter-relations at the hotel tonight.
In the locker room, the Rock was shown getting prepared for tonight's eight-man tag team main event with the Acolytes against D-Generation X, with some high stakes on the line. Rock was interrupted by Test. Sporting bandaged ribs after a beating from Viscera last week, the Canadian explained that Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley have been trying to make his life hell for a while, and he wants in. Rock asked Test if he had the guts to stand on the frontline with him, Bradshaw and Faarooq - and Test told Rock under all circumstances - yes. Rock welcomed Test aboard, as it now seemed like the match was set in stone for later tonight.
In a corridor, Michael Cole was now standing by with the former World Wrestling Federation Champion the Big Show, who Cole explained was attacked by "the Big Red Machine" Kane last Thursday night SmackDown! after a match between the two. Show cut him off angrily, stating that he got screwed out of his WWF Championship last Monday night against Triple H - but that's okay. Show explained that he plans on signing up for the Royal Rumble match, where he's confident he will eliminate 29 other Superstars to win it. And that's when he will get his revenge on "the Game". He also said that he would have loved to accompany the Rock in the eight-man tag team bout with D-Generation X, but he has other plans. He doesn't understand what is going on with Kane - but it doesn't matter. Because in tonight's falls count anywhere match, Show plans on putting an end to Kane's insecurities.
Outside of the Kiel Center tonight, security guards were still on duty to keep Mick Foley out of the building. The two guards joked about the imposter Mankind that had attempted to get past them earlier tonight, how pathetic he was. Mick Foley suddenly appeared, Foley being stopped by the arena security as well - Foley telling them that he completely understood, and that he was going to wait around until the Rock won tonight's match. The guards told Foley that he had tried to get in earlier, and had begged and begged before wandering away - and this confused Foley. Mick told the guards that he would get to the bottom of this: but not before the two guards fangirled over Mick, and asked him to autograph their shirts!
4) AL SNOW & THE DUDLEY BOYZ (D-Von & Bubba Ray Dudley) def. JEFF HARDY & EDGE AND CHRISTIAN (w/Matt Hardy & Terri) (4:43)
With Matt Hardy still injured, he was forced to watch as his brother Jeff teamed up with good friends Edge and Christian to do battle with Al Snow and his reluctant allies, the Dudley Boyz. Snow has begun this personal vendetta against Jeff Hardy in recent weeks purely due to the attention that many teenage fans give him. The Dudley Boyz mentioned earlier tonight that they were out to establish themselves as the best tag team in the World Wrestling Federation, and it showed as they took Jeff to work: beating down on Hardy whilst Edge and Christian looked for the tag. Edge got the tag, and he ran fire on the Dudleys and Snow - but it all fell apart in the closing moments of this competitive bout: Snow tried to grab Head, but the referee spotted him and tried to stop Snow - and with the distraction, the Dudleys delivered a Dudley Death Drop on Edge, to score the one-two-three!
Al Snow had allowed the Dudley Boyz to pick up the win in this six-man tag team bout, but this was not it for D-Von and Bubba Ray. Al Snow suddenly left the ring and clocked Matt Hardy with Head, whilst inside Edge and Christian were the recipients of a beatdown from the Dudleys! Jeff Hardy tried to come in and stop them, but instead found himself the recipient of a Dudley Death Drop.
The St Louis crowd booed loudly, when Bubba spotted Terri at ringside, and grabbed her by the hair, bringing her into the ring! Bubba talked trash to Terri, who slapped her - and Bubba then shoved her tongue right down her throat to the appall of many! D-Von set up the table near the corner of the ring, whilst Bubba sat on the second rope: D-Von picking Terri up onto Bubba's shoulders - and in a scary, shocking moment: Bubba Ray Dudley delivered a sit-out powerbomb, driving Terri right through the table! A hush fell over the Kiel Center, as Bubba sat in a catatonic-like state - the Dudley Boyz leaving whilst Jeff and Matt struggled into the ring to attend to Terri: a scary scene having taken place, all because of those Damn Dudleys!
Back live on RAW is WAR, replays of what just went down with Al Snow and the Dudley Boyz assaulting Edge and Christian and the Hardy Boyz, but more dangerously, Bubba Ray Dudley powerbombing the Hardy Boyz's valet, Terri through a table from the second rope. During the commercial break, paramedics were shown on hand assisting Terri out of the ring on a stretcher - as a wounded Jeff and Matt Hardy assisted her on her way to an ambulance. We were informed that updates on Terri's condition will be granted as the night prevails.
5) TOO COOL (Scotty 2 Hotty & Grandmaster Sexay) (w/Rikishi Phatu) def. THE BIG BOSSMAN & PRINCE ALBERT (2:09)
After the tough words from the Royal Rumble veteran, the Big Bossman came out with his underling, Prince Albert for tag team action with the rising stars Grandmaster Sexay and Scotty 2 Hotty - who of course, had Rikishi Phatu in their corner. These five men are all scheduled to be a part of the Royal Rumble match on January 23, with the winner going to the main event of WrestleMania to challenge for the World Wrestling Federation Championship. Bossman and Albert brutalized Grandmaster Sexay momentarily, but Bossman suddenly began to take exception to Rikishi Phatu - which caused the distraction, and Scotty suddenly came in with a bulldog, allowing Grandmaster Sexay to come off the top rope with the Hip Hop Drop, picking up the win!
The Big Bossman's annoyance with Rikishi Phatu had just cost him this match with Too Cool, and needless to say, the hothead Bossman was reeling! Bossman grabbed his WWF Hardcore Championship and began to argue with Prince Albert whilst they left. With the Royal Rumble around the corner, it appeared that several teams were going through a period of dissension, as it is every man for himself on January 23. But this was not the case for Too Cool evidently, who danced to the crowd's delight after the match.
Triple H was shown in the office, armed with Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley - the World Wrestling Federation Champion calling a meeting with D-Generation X: Road Dogg, Billy Gunn and X-Pac all seated on the couch in front of them. "The Game" tried to rally the troops, apologizing again for his behavior in the past couple of weeks, claiming that marriage had changed him. But what is important here is keeping Mick Foley out of the World Wrestling Federation - and not just that: keeping The Rock out of the Royal Rumble. Triple H already granted X-Pac his reward, and now this Thursday night on SmackDown!, X-Pac will challenge for the WWF Intercontinental Championship. He said the same could happen for the New Age Outlaws - but only if they get on the same page in tonight's eight-man tag team bout. The Outlaws seemed reluctant, not understanding what reward they could get when they're already WWF Tag Team Champions: but Triple H remained ambiguous, and wanted all hands in to conclude the meeting. The Outlaws eventually complied.
In the corridors backstage, Tori was shown leading "the Big Red Machine" Kane to the ring, as Kane prepared for his falls count anywhere match with the Big Show - up next!
Back live on RAW is WAR, the imposter Mankind was shown walking around the outside of the Kiel Center in an attempt to try and re-enter the building. Unfortunately for him - he quickly came across Mick Foley. Foley, who attacked the imposter Mankind at Universal Studios last Thursday night, asked him why he hadn't learned his lesson yet: which is when Foley snapped and attacked the imposter, ramming his head into the side of the Kiel Center! Foley stomped away at him before telling the imposter's carcass laid on the concrete floor. Taking the imposter's Mankind mask off, Mick Foley walked off-screen, visibly prepared for getting into the Kiel Center tonight!
6) FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE MATCH: THE BIG SHOW def. KANE (w/Tori) (6:50)
Ever since being forced to spend the holiday season with X-Pac, Tori has been paranoid of every male WWF Superstar that she has come into contact with, siccing Kane on every single one of them. Last Thursday night on SmackDown!, it was the Big Show - who was actually able to defeat the "Big Red Machine" in a match, before being brutally attacked in the backstage area when Show was leaving by the "Big Red Machine". It led to this match, which started before Show even got a chance to enter the ring, with the two brawling up the rampway, and all the way into the backstage area. The two continued to trade blows, and sent one another flying into walls, using pipes and production crates as weapons with neither man wanting to stay down for the other. The former WWF Champion Show, sent Kane reeling out of a door, which ended up being revealed to be the post of the arena security guards that had been blocking Mankind from entering the building! They scrambled trying to break up the fight between Show and Kane as Tori watched on...but in the background of the shot, in walked Mick Foley, able to bypass security thanks to the commotion. Eventually the two began fighting back into the building, with the fight returning to the rampway, where after several Chokeslam attempts by both men - it was the Big Show who prevailed with a huge Showstopper, sending Kane off the stage and into the pit below! Show covered him for the final count.
"The Big Red Machine" laid prone in the pit beside the stage, the recipient of a hard fought loss in tonight's falls count anywhere match against the Big Show! Tori came rushing to his aid, whilst the Big Show celebrated on the stage above - Show motioning that he would win the Royal Rumble match on January 23. He began to leave, whilst Kane finally sat up in the pit - "the Big Red Machine" ready to fight another day.
D-Generation X were seen walking down one corridor, led by Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley; prepared for tonight's eight-man tag team contest where there is a lot at stake. The Rock, Test and the Acolytes were seen down another hallway. Tonight, if Rock's team wins, Mick Foley gets reinstated - but if DX wins, then Rock will be out of the Royal Rumble match!
Mankind was seen roaming the halls backstage in the Kiel Center, having evaded security during the falls count anywhere match moments ago. Surely he has a lot on his mind, with the eight-man tag team bout to decide his fate in the World Wrestling Federation coming up next.
Jim Ross and Jerry "the King" Lawler provided us an update on the condition of Terri, who was brutally powerbombed through a table by Bubba Ray Dudley tonight. They revealed that Terri will be fine and has been told to rest up, visibly shaken by the incident that took place earlier tonight. J.R. said that he could not condone what the Dudley Boyz did tonight, and no doubt the Hardy Boyz must be irate.
7) THE ROCK, TEST & THE ACOLYTES (Bradshaw & Faarooq) def. D-GENERATION X (Triple H, X-Pac, Billy Gunn & Road Dogg) (w/Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley) (10:46)
Main event time in St Louis, as it was all resting on the heads of the Rock, Test and the Acolytes to be able to save the career of Mankind, and reinstate Mick Foley to the World Wrestling Federation after Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley fired him two weeks ago on RAW is WAR. On the contrary, D-Generation X were out to make sure that didn't happen, as well as ensure that Rock didn't make the Royal Rumble match on January 23 - and predictably, this match started out as an eight-man free for all around the ringside area. Test brought the fight to Triple H, some much needed vengeance on the man that ruined the biggest day of his life on November 29, when Triple H ruined his wedding day to Stephanie. The Rock had a score to settle with X-Pac: whilst Bradshaw and Faarooq immediately brawled with the New Age Outlaws up the rampway, and out of sight! This quickly had broken down to a tag team bout, with Test suddenly on the receiving end of a beatdown at the hands of Triple H and X-Pac - but finally the Rock made the tag, and "the Brahma Bull" ran roughshod of both DX members! As Test sent Triple H reeling over the announce table, Rock spinebustered X-Pac and delivered the People's Elbow - the count made...and as Stephanie reached in to try and break it up, Test had a hold of Stephanie's foot - and this match went down officially in the record books!
The Rock's hand was raised in victory alongside Test, whilst Triple H sat down in front of the announce table in absolute disbelief over what had just gone down before his eyes. But even more concerning: Mankind hopped the barricade beside him, attacking the World Wrestling Federation Champion! Mankind charged Triple H by the steps with a running knee, before rolling him inside of the ring and dropping "the Game" with a big double-arm DDT! Mankind stood in the centre of the Kiel Center, between Rock and Test - finally reinstated as a WWF Superstar, and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley looked terrified at ringside! RAW went off the air.
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 2000
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
30-MAN ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH
The winner goes to challenge for the WWF Championship at WrestleMania
| The Rock | The Big Bossman | | Prince Albert | Scotty 2 Hotty | | Rikishi Phatu | Grandmaster Sexay | | X-Pac | The Big Show | | TBA | TBA | | TBA | TBA | | TBA | TBA | | TBA | TBA | | TBA | TBA | | TBA | TBA | | TBA | TBA | | TBA | TBA | | TBA | TBA | | TBA | TBA | | TBA | TBA |
WWF TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
The New Age Outlaws (c) vs The Acolytes
More matches to be announced.
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WWF Sunday Night Heat: January 16, 2000
Dark: Tom Howard def. Steve Bradley
The Hardy Boyz (Jeff & Matt Hardy) def. The Headbangers (Mosh & Thrasher)
Jacqueline & Barbara Bush def. Ivory & Luna Vachon by DQ
Val Venis def. D-Lo Brown in a non-title match
Too Cool (Scotty 2 Hotty & Grandmaster Sexay) def. The Holly Cousins (Hardcore & Crash Holly)
LAST MONDAY NIGHT ON RAW is WAR, the worst possible event occurred in the closing moments of a high stakes eight-man tag team bout. After an in-ring protest organised by the Superstars of the World Wrestling Federation, led by The Rock, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley were ordered to stop manipulating their power so abusively, and putting talents' jobs on the line. When the topic of Mick Foley came up, Triple H decided to make an eight-man tag team match pitting D-Generation X, and the Rock's team - which ended up including Test and the Acolytes. If Rock's team were to win, then Mick Foley would get his job back. But if DX won - Rock would be banned from entering the Royal Rumble match. With the stakes high, a chaotic bout took place with the Acolytes and the New Age Outlaws brawling to the backstage area; whilst Test and Triple H fought at ringside, allowing the Rock to score the winning pinfall on X-Pac. And immediately, Mick Foley came to kick "the Game"s ass! The WWF Champion was left dismantled in the ring, and the show went off the air with the Rock, Test and the newly reinstated Mick Foley stood in the middle of the ring!
1) EDGE & CHRISTIAN def. THE DUDLEY BOYZ (w/Al Snow) (4:31)
The Dudley Boyz heinously attacked Edge, Christian and the Hardy Boyz last Monday night on RAW is WAR, leading to Bubba Ray Dudley completely inappropriately kissing, and then powerbombing the Hardys' valet Terri through a table from the second rope. It is because of this that Terri is incredibly shaken up, and is on a leave of absence for a couple of weeks because of what went down. Edge and Christian, the Canadians were here to seek revenge, whilst Al Snow watched on from ringside. Back and forth action, with Christian getting worked over by the Dudleys early on, but as the match continued, despite every dirty trick that D-Von and Bubba Ray threw at him, Christian was able to make the tag to Edge: and Edge ran wild. He was suddenly stopped dead in his tracks by Al Snow...but not for long, as the Hardy Boyz ran down to ringside to take out Al Snow! Matt brawled with Snow distracting the referee, and whilst this went on, D-Von was on the top rope attempting the diving headbutt to the groin of Edge - but Jeff knocked D-Von off the top! Edge got the victory roll on Bubba, picking up the win!
Edge and Christian rolled out of harm's way, the victors in this tag team contest - leaving Bubba Ray and D-Von left seething in the ring. The Hardy Boyz, Matt and Jeff joined Edge and Christian on the rampway: looking back to rub the loss in the Dudley Boyz's faces for good measure. Al Snow entered the ring - which may not have been best, as the Dudleys suddenly began to wail on poor Al! The Dudleys stomped away at him before Bubba told D-Von to go and grab a table...which he complied. Bubba continued to stomp on Al as the table was set up - and then, the Dudley Death Drop connected, driving Al Snow through the table! The Dudleys were going crazy lately in an attempt to establish themselves as the best tag team in the World Wrestling Federation today - and they were not about to let Edge, Christian or the Hardys stop them!
In the office of Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, D-Generation X were reeling over the fact that Mick Foley was reinstated last Monday night on RAW is WAR. Billy Gunn and Road Dogg were annoyed about the Acolytes taking them out of the picture, and X-Pac was looking for an excuse to go after the Rock. But Triple H told DX to relax: he was calm and collected about this. Confused, the New Age Outlaws and X-Pac pondered what was up "the Game"s sleeve. Triple H told X-Pac to just go and get ready for his WWF Intercontinental Championship match tonight. Triple H told D-Generation X that tonight, he will go out and call out Mick Foley. As for Rock, Test and the Acolytes...he has plans for them in mind...
Outside of the McMahon-Helmsley office was the official Royal Rumble sign-up sheet that we saw last Monday night on RAW is WAR, and this time it was the Holly Cousins, Hardcore and Crash squabbling over who signed their name down first.
Back on SmackDown!, Mankind was seen walking around the backstage hallway, entering a room. He entered it and flicked the switch, revealing the imposter Mankind locked inside, tied to a chair! The imposter begged for mercy, still using the Mankind impersonation routine, much to Mankind's chagrin. Foley told the imposter that he can make life very easy for him, or very hard for him. Mankind told the faker that he would let him go soon...but first, he has some things he wants to do and say to him. The imposter looked extremely panicked.
2) TEST def. VISCERA (1:26)
It appeared that Triple H looked calm and collected for a reason, which became clear as Viscera started plodding down the rampway to the ring for a rematch of last Thursday night on SmackDown!, where Viscera splashed Test repeatedly, breaking the ribs of the Canadian. The ex-fiance of Stephanie McMahon tried to fight valiantly, but predictably the five-hundred pounder was bigger and more effective with his assault. Viscera attempted to go for a corner splash off the second rope, but Test managed to dodge it, and Viscera fell mightily on the canvas! Test then went up and connected with the diving elbow drop, scoring a huge upset win!
The Canadian had pulled off a big upset in this match with Viscera tonight, Test continuing to fight the valiant fight against the McMahon-Helmsley regime that has plagued his career since their marriage six weeks ago.
In the locker room, Mark Henry was shown holding hands with Mae Young; "Sexual Chocolate" reassuring Mae that all is well with them and that nobody could get between them. Suddenly, the Godfather and WWF European Champion Val Venis appeared, causing Mark to tell Mae to give them a moment. With Mae gone, Mark got in their faces, asking them why they can't just let him be. Godfather told Mark that he's worried about him - this isn't the Mark Henry that he knows. Val agreed, asking Mark why he is wasting his time on a woman that has lived through both wars over somebody hot, sexy and single. Mark got in their faces, telling them to grow up and understand true love - which offended Godfather and Venis. Godfather told Mark that if he wanted a fight, he'd give him it tonight. With that, the pimp and the "Big Valbowski" left, leaving Mark Henry all worked up and angry.
In the corridor, Kevin Kelly caught up with the Hardy Boyz, about what is going on with them and the Dudley Boyz. Jeff told Kelly that the Dudley Boyz hurt Terri, and that they were not about to let this go down without a fight. Matt told Kevin that they live for the moment, and this is what they do. So why D-Von and Bubba Ray attacked Terri instead of them? They don't know why, but it's too late. Jeff said that karma was a bitch, before the Hardy Boyz set off.
The Rock was shown arriving at the AllState Arena, on a night where he will do battle with the Olympic Gold Medalist, Kurt Angle - all because of Angle interrupting the Rock last Thursday night on SmackDown!: and the "Brahma Bull" leaving Angle laid out in the middle of the ring.
Back with Mankind and the imposter, Mick Foley was right in the imposter's face, telling him why he wanted to go out there in front of millions of people, and try to make him look bad. And not only that, make his fans look bad - and his family look bad, more importantly than that! Foley started slapping the faker around, before telling him that he was sorry - he got carried away. Mankind told him that he would be right back, leaving the room.
In Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley's office, D-Generation X were chilling out - sans X-Pac - when suddenly there was a knock at the door, and in walked all three members of the Mean Street Posse. Holding coffees for everybody, Triple H ordered them to set them down on the table in front of them, before the WWF Champion stood up with the New Age Outlaws. He said that he had a proposal for the Posse, and it involved them teaming up with the New Age Outlaws to take on the Acolytes in handicap tag team action tonight! Ecstatic at the prospect of scoring their first ever WWF win, they accepted immediately, and "the Game" told them to go and get ready. After leaving, Triple H immediately felt regretful over the decision he had just made.
3) MARK HENRY (w/Mae Young) def. THE GODFATHER (w/Hos & Val Venis) (1:37)
Mark Henry's so-called friends in the Godfather and WWF European Champion Val Venis have not been supportive of "Sexual Chocolate"s relationship with Mae Young recently, which has led to Mark feeling responsible to stick up for her woman, when he and D-Lo Brown defeated the Godfather and Val Venis last Monday night on RAW. Godfather however was here to fight, and took the fight to Mark Henry early on with the Ho Train connecting. Meanwhile, Val Venis tried to run distraction at ringside, in dancing with the Hos of Godfather. It did not phase Mark in the slightest though, as Mark connected with a powerslam, and then hit the big splash, scoring the pinfall victory.
"Sexual Chocolate" was on a roll with another victory tonight against the Godfather, much to Val Venis' chagrin. Because of this, "the Big Valbowski" got a microphone and told Mark to get out of this fantasy world, and just accept that Mae Young was old enough to be his great, great grandma! Mark Henry was seething, as the WWF European Champion then stood between two Hos, who grinded up against him whilst he rubbed himself. Mae thankfully was there to hold him back.
At the Royal Rumble sign-up sheet, Edge and Christian were there signing up for the Rumble, with Edge telling Christian that they were so hot, nobody could touch them with the roll that they are on. Christian told Edge that maybe it would be just a matter of time until they were WWF Tag Team Champions before walking away. Edge remained, and took another glimpse at the Royal Rumble sign-up sheet...does Edge have bigger intentions?
The co-WWF Intercontinental Champions Chris Jericho and Chyna were shown walking down a hallway with the WWF Women's Champion Tori in pursuit. They were arguing about who defends the title against X-Pac, which happens next!
We returned to the room containing the tied up imposter, who was trying to squirm his way out of the chair - when Mankind returned with coffee. Mankind questioned whether the imposter liked coffee or not, to which the imposter declined. He told Mankind that he was more of a tea person. Mankind told him that he must be the worst impersonator ever, because if he hates coffee, then he'll hate this...which is when Mankind started pouring hot coffee all over the imposter! Mankind told the imposter to feel the burn, as he took the second coffee cup and started pouring it on until the imposter fell over, knocking himself and the chair to the floor!
Chris Jericho's music hit to loud cheers, as the co-WWF Intercontinental Champion made his way down to the ring for this title defense against X-Pac tonight: Y2J all prepared and ready to fight - but instead of X-Pac's music hitting, the "Ninth Wonder of the World" Chyna's music played, and out came the other co-WWF Intercontinental Champion with WWF Women's Champion the Kat! Chyna got in the ring, and both continued arguing about who would get to defend the title tonight. The referee finally got in the middle of them, issuing a coin - and a coin toss took place, with Chyna seemingly winning the decision! Jericho sulked, leaving the ring and getting on commentary instead.
4) WWF INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP: X-PAC def. CHYNA (w/The Kat) (c) by disqualification (3:09)
X-Pac, seven days after coming close to winning the World Wrestling Federation Championship from his own best friend Triple H, a result of a lottery drawing - was now here challenging for the WWF Intercontinental Championship, all thanks to "the Game". Apparently an award, X-Pac attacked Chris Jericho last Monday night on RAW, and with Y2J on commentary, Jericho voiced his anger in not being able to defend the title against X-Pac tonight. X-Pac lit Chyna up with some kicks early, although at another point in the match, the "Ninth Wonder of the World" began to power X-Pac around, and X-Pac had to bail from the ring. X-Pac recovered, but this was too much for Jericho...who jumped X-Pac from behind, laying waste to him with a steel chair shot, causing the disqualification!
Chris Jericho stomped away at X-Pac on the ringside floor, but not before Chyna got in his face - the co-WWF Intercontinental Champions having words, before Chyna took a swing at Y2J: Jericho catching it and striking back! The champions were trading blows, until the referee finally got between them and broke them apart! All the while, X-Pac crawled over to the timekeeper's table, and took the WWF Intercontinental Championship, bailing whilst the champions were distracted!
In the backstage area, the Rock was making his way to the ring, ready for singles action with Kurt Angle, up next!
Returning to SmackDown!, the Rock's theme hit, and out came the "Brahma Bull" to a thunderous ovation - Rock ready for singles action tonight with Kurt Angle, coming off of a big eight-man tag team win last Monday night on RAW is WAR against D-Generation X, where Rock was able to retain his spot in the Royal Rumble match on January 23. Rock posed on the second rope, saluting the crowd before taking a microphone out of his trunks, and welcoming himself back to the city of Chicago...but Kurt Angle's theme music cut him off!
Angle came out to boos, the Olympian asking how intelligent the Rock can truly be. Angle made a remark about how badly the Chicago Blackhawks were doing, and compared it to the Rock's chances of victory tonight against him, the undefeated Olympic Gold Medalist. Rock finally cut him off and rode Angle down, taking issue with his dork haircut, his goofy eyes, and telling him to stick the gold medals and Angle's Three Is up his candyass. But Angle begged to differ this time - after last week's embarrassment, he's taken precaution. And although he's not happy about it...he's spoken with Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley...and she agreed that this match should be, and is now a handicap match! Steve Blackman's music then hit, bringing out the "Lethal Weapon!
5) HANDICAP MATCH: THE ROCK def. KURT ANGLE & STEVE BLACKMAN (04:11)
And it has become more clear that Triple H remained calm, knowing that he could just punish the men that beat D-Generation X in the eight-man tag team bout on RAW tonight on SmackDown! - unfortunately, with Test coming out victorious earlier tonight, it was not going that well. The Rock brought the fight to the "Lethal Weapon", but the numbers game began to set in as Angle jumped in from behind off a blind tag. Angle and Blackman were working together well for two men that had fought last Monday night on RAW, with Angle mat wrestling Rock momentarily. The lights flickered again during this match, illuminating an orange glow with a "13" symbol appearing on the OvalTron - completely weirding Angle out. Angle tagged Blackman in immediately and then left the ringside area, and while Blackman did well for a few moments, Rock suddenly dropped Blackman with the Rock Bottom out of nowhere, to score the victory!
The Rock stood tall in the middle of the ring, as Kurt Angle meanwhile headed for the backstage area, wanting no part of any of this. The "Brahma Bull" celebrated his win by securing a microphone and beginning to continue what he was going to say before being rudely interrupted. Rock announced that with his confirmed participation in the Royal Rumble match - be it Steve Blackman, be it Kane, be it X-Pac, be it Mick Foley - it doesn't matter who stepped towards him. Because on January 23, when it's said and done: one man will remain, and that man will be the "People's Champion".
Rock was about to wrap up with his signature catchphrase, when suddenly the theme of the Big Show hit! Show stomped out to the ring and glared a hole right through Rock. Rock took a swing, but Show blocked it, and then delivered a huge Showstopper, dropping the Rock! Show then began to leave, the message clear now: Big Show wanted to win the Royal Rumble match and go on to WrestleMania!
Tori was shown coming out of the women's bathroom in the backstage area, where she was confronted by Taka Michinoku and Sho Funaki of Kaientai. Tori told the two to watch where they're walking, asking them if they knew who her boyfriend was. Taka and Sho joked about Tori's physique, calling her hot and actually insulting her all the same. Michinoku complimented her breasts, which got a slap from Tori: Tori storming off, presumably to tell her boyfriend, the "Big Red Machine"!
In another corridor, the Big Bossman and Prince Albert were stood arguing, with Bossman complaining about how he has to defend the WWF Hardcore Championship against that disgusting fat ass, Rikishi Phatu next - and all he wants is a little support. Prince Albert told Bossman that he shoves him around too much, and he doesn't appreciate it. But fine. Bossman and Albert left the scene, ready for the title match next.
The imposter was now laid on his side in the small room, being interrogating with Mankind's boot crushing the head of the imposter against the floor. Mankind suddenly stopped, then helped him up. Mankind told the imposter that he is going to do something he never thought he'd do when he first saw his dumb, ugly face impersonating him on television last week. He could crush his head and then force him to watch hours of non-stop Al Snow matches - but instead? He's going to let him go. That's right. Mankind began to untie the imposter, who cowered in fear as Mankind told him that he had bigger fish to fry than to torture him, anyway. After untying him completely, Mankind went to leave and said that maybe the imposter had learned a lesson from all of this...before telling him that actions speak louder than words: pulling his hand out to reveal Mr Socko - and the Mandible Claw was locked in on the imposter!
"The Big Red Machine" Kane was seen signing up for the Royal Rumble match officially - it had been speculated, but this was all the evidence you needed! Suddenly, Tori showed up looking panicked. Tori embedded her head against the chest of her boyfriend and told her what Kaientai had done to upset her, which really annoyed Kane, who ripped the sign-up sheet off the wall, and then went storming off down the hall!
6) WWF HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP: THE BIG BOSSMAN (w/Prince Albert) (c) def. RIKISHI PHATU (w/Too Cool) (2:52)
The Big Bossman had spoken down to the wrong men this past Monday night on RAW is WAR when signing his name on the Royal Rumble sign-up sheet: it led to a match between him and his protegé Prince Albert (who have already not been getting along as it is), and Too Cool. Bossman got carried away and confronted Rikishi Phatu, and Too Cool ended up getting the victory. It led to this match, actually the first WWF Hardcore Championship defense in some time due to the Big Bossman's pursuits of the WWF Championship. Easily, the larger Rikishi got the better of Bossman early on, with Too Cool at ringside to ensure Prince Albert didn't get involved in this no-disqualification, falls count anywhere type affair. Eventually Albert did get involved, just to get hit with a Rikishi Driver! But with Rikishi's back turned, Bossman clubbed Rikishi in the leg with his nightstick, then delivered a sickening chairshot to the skull, getting the one-two-three and keeping the title!
The Big Bossman was successful in getting the win here tonight on SmackDown!, much to the upset of this Chicago crowd! Too Cool attended to Rikishi, whilst Bossman snatched his WWF Hardcore Championship from the referee - and turning around to get hit with a bicycle kick from Prince Albert! Albert picked up the title and pointed at Bossman's prone face, before dropping it and leaving: Albert seemed done with his mentor, Big Bossman!
Backstage, X-Pac was shown with the WWF Intercontinental Championship on his shoulder, approached by Kevin Kelly. X-Pac immediately told him no interviews, saying that he should have won tonight, but he didn't - and that was all Chris Jericho's fault. X-Pac said that they were arguing so much, it was driving him crazy, making a mockery out of the second most prestigious title in World Wrestling Federation history! X-Pac declared himself the new WWF Intercontinental Champion, until Chris Jericho and Chyna both showed up, causing X-Pac to stand behind Kevin Kelly! The trio argued about who should be the WWF Intercontinental Champion, and suddenly officials came running to the scene to break up the commotion!
7) HANDICAP MATCH: KANE (w/Tori) def. KAIENTAI (Taka Michinoku & Sho Funaki) (0:18)
This went down as predictably as you can imagine. "The Big Red Machine" was in no mood for games, hitting the ring and immediately running into strike attempts by Taka Michinoku and Sho Funaki. Kaientai outnumbered Kane but they were too small, as Kane immediately grabbed both of them by the throats, lifted them up and chokeslammed them down for an easy three count.
After setting off his pyrotechnics, "the Big Red Machine" looked to prove a point and send a message to the WWF Superstars - by gorilla pressing Taka Michinoku over the top rope to the floor, and sending Funaki packing from the ring for good measure: Kane was in it to win it on January 23 in the Royal Rumble match!
In Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley and Triple H's office, the New Age Outlaws were trying to psyche up the Mean Street Posse prepared for the five-on-one handicap match tonight. Billy Gunn and Road Dogg promised the Posse a shot at their WWF Tag Team Champions is they helped them humiliate, injure, and defeat the Acolytes tonight. This is when Rodney eagerly asked if he could challenge Triple H for the WWF Championship if he won, which got the Posse all squabbling over who won the fall. The World Wrestling Federation Champion then stepped in, telling them that they are from the mean streets of Greenwich, Connecticut: he has faith in them that they too can beat the hell out of Bradshaw and Faarooq. The Outlaws told the Posse to follow them, as their match was on. Triple H and Stephanie were left watching like proud adults. Triple H questioned what the hell he was thinking with this match.
8) HANDICAP MATCH: THE ACOLYTES (Bradshaw & Faarooq) def. THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS (Billy Gunn & Road Dogg) & THE MEAN STREET POSSE (Rodney, Pete Gas & Joey Abs) (03:14)
Perhaps Triple H was right: this was the Acolytes' punishment for allying themselves with The Rock and Test last Monday night, leading to the reinstatement of Mick Foley. And the Mean Street Posse still looked hopeless out here in this handicap match. The Acolytes barraged all five men at first, but it got too much as the numbers game was in the WWF Tag Team Champions' favor. Billy Gunn delivered a FameAsser to Faarooq, but Bradshaw broke up the fall. The Acolytes fought resiliently, but the Outlaws appeared to be aiming to weaken the Acolytes with ten days and counting until their Royal Rumble title defense on January 23. Road Dogg found himself cowering away, which led to Rodney eagerly tagging in - and this is where the Acolytes made a comeback. Faarooq crushed Pete Gas with a Dominator, whereas Bradshaw hit the ropes and delivered a thrashing Clothesline From Hell on Joey Abs - but they weren't done yet. The Outlaws slumped out to the floor as Pete Gas absorbed a double powerbomb from the Acolytes - scoring the one-two-three.
All of Triple H's attempted punishments had gone awry thanks to the Rock, Test and now the Acolytes coming out victorious despite the odds being stacked against them. Bradshaw and Faarooq celebrated with a determined look on their faces - the duo ready to take the WWF Tag Team Championships away from the New Age Outlaws in ten days time, at the Royal Rumble.
In the backstage area, Triple H was shown leaving the McMahon-Helmsley office: "the Game" stopping momentarily to kiss his wife Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley goodbye. Triple H explained to her that this is something that he needed to do on his own - and with that he left, the World Wrestling Federation Champion heading to the ring to call out Mick Foley, now!
Returning from the final commercial break, the World Wrestling Federation Champion Triple H's music hit, and he came stomping down the rampway to the ring with his ever-present water bottle in hand: "the Game" here to come face to face with Mick Foley. Stood in the ring with a microphone, Triple H immediately got straight to the point, ordering that Mick Foley show his face right now, because he's seen that he's here tonight torturing a clown. He ordered Foley face reality, and step in the ring with a real man. After moments of waiting, the theme of Mankind finally hit, and out he came. Emerging with his mask on and all geared up, Mankind climbed into the ring with a microphone in hand. Mankind asked Triple H if he was happy to see him, the same way his face was happy to meet his knee last Monday night. Triple H told Mankind to cut the crap, telling him to start facing him man to man and not through punkish comments and petty insults. Triple H told Mankind that he can continue to hide behind that mask, act like a schoolchild with his sock puppets and his cartoonish gestures. Or he can be real, almost as real as "the Game" himself.
Mankind contemplated Triple H's comments for a moment. He then told the WWF Champion to backtrack for just a few moments. Who was it that he watched grow before him over the last few years? Who was it that won the WWF Championship for the first time, against all odds? And who was it that fired his ass two weeks ago in front of the world? Because from the looks of things, that person is three different people in hindsight. Mankind told Triple H that yes, he may not look like the Superstar that a corporation would want. He may look like a cartoon character that is so dumb and daredevilish that it will kill him one day. He may resemble a broken man that is past his prime, and no wonder Triple H fired him: because the fact is that looks are deceiving, and Triple H knew himself that he was coming for that World Wrestling Federation Championship in the first place. Mankind told "the Game" that he had to get away from him, but now that he's back - not only does he want the World Wrestling Federation Championship that Triple H possesses; not only does he want justice to be served to Mr and Mrs Helmsley; but he wants to take fourteen years of blood, sweat, tears and frustration that was jeopardized by Triple H, and take it all out on his ass! Mankind shed off his mask to show the passion within Mick Foley, which is when "the Game" squared up to Mankind. Triple H declared that they can settle this one-on-one, mano-e-mano. At the Royal Rumble, with the World Wrestling Federation Championship on the line - Triple H, against Mankind!
But Mick Foley did not seem content with this idea. Foley said that he liked the idea, in fact he liked it a lot. But that there is one thing that he would change about the idea of this match. Foley suddenly kicked Triple H in the gut, then dropped him with a double-arm DDT! Triple H laid prone on the canvas for the second time in the week at the hands of Mick Foley, who grabbed the mic and yelled in his face about wanting their match for the WWF Championship on January 23 to be...a Street Fight! Mankind stood tall with his hand raised - the match officially made for the Royal Rumble, whilst SmackDown! went off the air.
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Post by DTP. on Apr 17, 2017 10:44:12 GMT -5
SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 2000
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
30-MAN ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH
The winner goes to challenge for the WWF Championship at WrestleMania
| The Rock | The Big Bossman | | Prince Albert | Scotty 2 Hotty | | Rikishi Phatu | Grandmaster Sexay | | X-Pac | The Big Show | | Hardcore Holly | Crash Holly | | Edge | Christian | | Kane | TBA | | TBA | TBA | | TBA | TBA | | TBA | TBA | | TBA | TBA | | TBA | TBA | | TBA | TBA | | TBA | TBA | | TBA | TBA |
WWF CHAMPIONSHIP - STREET FIGHT
Triple H (c) vs Mankind
WWF TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
The New Age Outlaws (c) vs The Acolytes
More matches to be announced.
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Post by DTP. on Apr 17, 2017 12:42:05 GMT -5
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN: VAN ANDEL ARENA - January 12, 2000
The Godfather def. Mideon
Kurt Angle def. Steve Blackman
Too Cool (Scotty 2 Hotty & Grandmaster Sexay) & Rikishi Phatu def. Viscera & Kaientai (Taka Michinoku & Sho Funaki)
Val Venis def. Prince Albert to retain the WWF European Championship
The Acolytes (Bradshaw & Faarooq) def. The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray & D-Von Dudley), Edge & Christian, and The Hardy Boyz (Jeff & Matt Hardy) in an elimination tag team match
Test def. Gangrel
Kane def. Al Snow
Chyna & Chris Jericho def. The Holly Cousins (Hardcore & Crash Holly) to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship
The Big Show def. The Big Bossman in a non-title steel cage match
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY: CONTINENTAL AIRLINES ARENA - January 16, 2000
The Godfather, Val Venis & Rikishi Phatu def. Gangrel, Al Snow & Steve Blackman
The Acolytes (Bradshaw & Faarooq) def. Viscera & Mideon
Kurt Angle def. Test
The Hardy Boyz (Jeff & Matt Hardy) & Edge & Christian def. The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray & D-Von Dudley) & Kaientai (Taka Michinoku & Sho Funaki)
Chris Jericho def. Hardcore Holly to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship
The Big Show & Kane def. The Big Bossman & Prince Albert
The New Age Outlaws (Billy Gunn & Road Dogg) def. Too Cool (Scotty 2 Hotty & Grandmaster Sexay) to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship
The Rock 'n' Sock Connection (The Rock & Mankind) def. Triple H & X-Pac
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Post by DTP. on Apr 19, 2017 20:58:19 GMT -5
WWF Jakked: January 22, 2000
Dark: Papi Chulo def. Scotty Creek
Viscera & Mideon def. The Headbangers (Mosh & Thrasher)
Kurt Angle def. Kevin Landry
The Holly Cousins (Hardcore & Crash Holly) def. Kaientai (Taka Michinoku & Sho Funaki)
British Bulldog def. D-Lo Brown
WITH THE REINSTATEMENT of Mick Foley as a result of last Monday night's eight-man tag team bout, where The Rock, Test and the Acolytes defeated D-Generation X; this past Thursday night on SmackDown! was a night where Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley were back to no good - out to punish the four men that allowed this to happen. Unfortunately for them, Test was able to defeat Viscera; the Rock beat Steve Blackman and Kurt Angle; and the Acolytes somehow managed to overcome the New Age Outlaws and all three members of the Mean Street Posse. And that wasn't all - as Triple H attempted to call out Mankind, the two engaged in a duel of words, resulting in a match being made for the Royal Rumble: the WWF Championship on the line in a Street Fight! Mankind left Triple H lying for the second time in a week, as SmackDown! went off the air.
RAW is WAR, six days away from the 2000 Royal Rumble, emanating live from the New Haven, Coliseum in New Haven, Connecticut, opened up with the theme of the Big Show playing, and out came someone that is sure to be a front-runner to win the 30-man Royal Rumble match, and go on to WrestleMania. The Big Show stood in the ring with a microphone in hand, talking about how the new millennium has not started so well for him. He lost the World Wrestling Federation Championship on January 3, and since then, he has been in a bad, bad mood. But now it all makes sense, because in six nights time, he plans to win his first ever Royal Rumble match. Show made note that nobody was as big, as tough, and as mean as him. Nobody. And at WrestleMania, he will stand in the centre of the ring in Anaheim, California - a two-time World Wrestling Federation Champion.
One man that took exception to the comments made by the Big Show however, was "the People's Champion", the Rock - his theme music cutting the Big Show off to a loud reaction. The Rock made his way down to the ring, surely out to address the Show man to man after being chokeslammed by him last Thursday night on SmackDown!. Rock soaked in the chants as he walked back and forth, a microphone in hand. He asked the Big Show to hold on a second, introducing himself as finally being back in New Haven. The "Brahma Bull" addressed Show, asking him if he really thought that he could be victorious on Sunday - because if there is one man that may not be as a big, may not be as mean, but is sure as hell as tough, driven and motivated to win the 2000 Royal Rumble match...it's the Rock. Show went to cut him off, but Rock told him that it didn't matter what he thought! Rock made fun of the Big Show's Showstopper gesture, telling Show that he could go to Madison Square Garden, and wipe out twenty-eight other jabronis - but the one person he would not get rid of, is "the Great One". Show asked Rock if that was so, because what happened last Thursday night on SmackDown! tells a different story. Show challenged the Rock to go one-on-one with him tonight, and this is when Rock raised a hand to Show, telling him to just bring it. Rock left the ring, leaving Show in the ring, almost seething and ready for their match, apparently taking place later tonight!
Meanwhile, in the backstage area, countless WWF Superstars were watching the Rock and the Big Show on a television monitor - allegedly all members of the Royal Rumble match this Sunday, taking exception to Rock and Show's claims!
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley were seen arriving at the New Haven Coliseum. Stephanie spoke of concern as they navigated the hallways in the backstage area, about what Mick Foley told him last Thursday night on SmackDown! - and what Mankind might do to the WWF Champion this Sunday at the Royal Rumble: in a Street Fight no less! "The Game" seemed calm despite this: telling Steph that he is "the Game", and not to worry. Besides, he has made a six-man tag team match for tonight, pitting him and the New Age Outlaws against Mankind and the Acolytes - what's the worst that could happen? Triple H tried to enter their office at that point, only to find it locked. Confused, he tried using the keys - but the door still wouldn't open!
On the other side of the door reclined Mick Foley, who had taken over the McMahon-Helmsley office! Foley was smiling, as he yelled to Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley on the other side that tonight - he was calling the shots!
Returning live to RAW is WAR, Mankind was now in the McMahon-Helmsley office. After a precise and secretive knock, in walked Chris Jericho and Chyna - the co-WWF Intercontinental Champions arguing all the way, without their belt due to X-Pac having stolen it from them last Thursday night on SmackDown!. Y2J asked Mankind why he demanded they come to him, which is when Mankind told the two to chill, because this was officially tonight a no-heat zone. Mankind told the two that he has come to realize that Y2J and the "Ninth Wonder of the World" cannot co-exist. But that said, if Chris Jericho manages to defeat X-Pac tonight and retrieve his title: their reign as Intercontinental Champions will end this Sunday at the Royal Rumble. Chyna and Jericho complained, but Mankind reiterated - because there can only be one, and that Undisputed Intercontinental Champion will be decided when Chris Jericho takes on Chyna! Y2J and Chyna's qualms immediately turned to thanking Mankind for the decision-making.
1) TOO COOL (Scotty 2 Hotty & Grandmaster Sexay) & RIKISHI PHATU def. THE MEAN STREET POSSE (Rodney, Joey Abs & Pete Gas) (2:12)
This match was a great opportunity for the Mean Street Posse to try and earn their first victory in the World Wrestling Federation, according to the man in charge tonight, Mankind. Their only obstacle was three men that would be a part of the Royal Rumble match this Sunday, in Too Cool and Rikishi Phatu. Unfortunately for the Posse, Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay made quick work of Rodney and Pete Gas - Rikishi Phatu coming in to finish the job, as he quickly dismembered Joey Abs with a big Banzai Drop for the win.
Too Cool celebrated their victory in unison, dancing the night away to the delight of the New Haven crowd in the Coliseum tonight. However, it should be noted that come Sunday night in the 30-man Royal Rumble match: there can only be one winner.
After what happened on SmackDown! last Thursday night with his so-called friends, the Dudley Boyz driving him through a table after a loss to Edge and Christian - Al Snow was shown talking to somebody off-screen, telling Snow that he knows that he can count on him to help secure the victory. Snow kept calling him "champ". Suddenly, the Dudley Boyz showed up, like bullies, asking Al that this better be good, otherwise there'll be more broken wood in his future. Snow told Bubba Ray and D-Von that he admits he was an bunghole last Thursday night, and no wonder the guys drove him through a table. But in tonight's eight-man tag team bout, he can guarantee victory! Bubba and D-Von seemed unimpressed, as they asked what the man off-screen was doing here. Snow told them that he was on their team tonight...causing the Dudleys to get angry and simply walk away from the scene.
Mark Henry was shown talking to Mae Young in a locker room, where Mae complimented "Sexual Chocolate" on how locker room sex was as good as she remembered it in the 1950s... Mark kissed her, telling Mae that it was the best motivation possible when he has a shot at the WWF European Championship tonight. Mae patted Mark's butt, telling him to go and get ready. Young waited in the room, when the Fabulous Moolah waltzed in. Moolah told Young that she needed to talk to her...
Back live on RAW is WAR, Triple H threw his WWF Championship and his bag down on a couch out of rage, whilst Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley looked absolutely beside herself. "The Game" told her that he couldn't believe the audacity of Mick Foley, locking them out of their own booked room tonight! Stephanie told Triple H to relax, saying that she would go and speak to security about this. She walked away, leaving "the Game" sat down on a couch in what looked like the arena lobby!
2) WWF INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP: CHRIS JERICHO (w/Chyna) (c) def. X-PAC (3:22)
X-Pac was rewarded a WWF Intercontinental Championship shot last Thursday night on SmackDown! by best friend Triple H, however he was cheated out of the title as Chris Jericho jumped Chyna: the co-WWF Intercontinental Champions unable to get along. But in failing to capture the title, X-Pac stole the title, and this match was made for tonight. But interestingly, in a decision made by Mankind tonight, if Chris Jericho was able to retrieve the title tonight from X-Pac - on Sunday at the Royal Rumble match, Y2J and Chyna will collide to determine the Undisputed Intercontinental Champion. X-Pac and Y2J fought back and forth, but as X-Pac attempted to go for the X-Factor, Chyna distracted him, allowing Y2J to roll X-Pac up with the tights, scoring the win!
Chris Jericho celebrated his win to the New Haven crowd's approval, as Y2J had his hand raised in the ring. The referee attempted to hand the WWF Intercontinental Championship to him, but X-Pac suddenly jumped Y2J! X-Pac planted Jericho with the X-Factor; but suddenly Chyna entered the ring, knocking X-Pac down with a clothesline! The "Ninth Wonder of the World" picked up the title, but her back was turned, and suddenly Chris Jericho tripped Chyna, locking in the Walls of Jericho! The co-WWF Intercontinental Champions and X-Pac were fighting over the title literally, but that's when X-Pac came in with a big roundhouse kick, taking Y2J down! X-Pac picked up the title and left, leaving Jericho and Chyna absolutely livid in the ring.
Returning to Mae Young and the Fabulous Moolah's conversation, the two legendary ladies were discussing Young's romance with Mark Henry. Moolah mentioned however that whilst at the time she approved of hooking up with Mark, Moolah herself hooked up with Harvey Wippleman - but they broke it off weeks ago! Moolah asked Mae where she planned on taking this - and Mae saw right through it: Moolah was against their relationship! Mae took offense but Moolah acted defensive, but Mae told Moolah that they were in love, and that is the end of that, storming off.
Back in the New Haven Coliseum's lounge, Triple H sulked whilst watching the tiny television set in the corner of the room. The WWF Champion was suddenly greeted by X-Pac, who was still in possession of the WWF Intercontinental Champion. X-Pac asked "the Game" if this was where he was setting up shop tonight - much to Triple H's chagrin. He then asked if he had just seen what went on: X-Pac is clearly the right man for Undisputed Intercontinental Champion. "The Game" agreed with him. He told X-Pac that he has no power tonight evidently, but what he can do is mess with Mankind's plans for the Royal Rumble. Not only will X-Pac be a part of the Royal Rumble match, but as well? He's going to be added to Chris Jericho and Chyna's match, making it a triple threat match. X-Pac seemed excited, thanking Triple H and walking away. Triple H returned to sulking, which is where Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley reappeared. Accompanied by a security guard, she told Triple H that the guard was going to help them into their office: and the three walked off.
3) THE HARDY BOYZ (Jeff & Matt Hardy) & EDGE AND CHRISTIAN def. THE DUDLEY BOYZ (Bubba Ray & D-Von Dudley), AL SNOW & GILLBERG (3:28)
The Hardy Boyz cost the Dudley Boyz a match against Edge and Christian last Thursday on SmackDown!, a revenge tactic for the Dudley Boyz putting Terri through a table in a savage attack last week. The Dudleys were hot, but also hot at Al Snow, who they also drove through a table on SmackDown! - for bringing in the returning WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Duane Gill to be their partner in this eight-man tag team bout. The Dudleys teamed together well, but neglected Snow and Gillberg's involvement in working over Jeff Hardy - but soon enough Snow got in Bubba and D-Von's face, and it all broke down! All eight men ended up brawling in the ring, but Gillberg got a blind tag from D-Von: charging Edge with the Spear...to no prevail! Edge was effected but remained on his feet - and a simple Downward Spiral from Edge collected the win.
Edge and Christian celebrated their victory, two men that would be in Sunday's Royal Rumble match. But the battle continued out at ringside, as D-Von and Bubba Ray continued their fight with Matt and Jeff Hardy! The Dudleys and the Hardys continued to brawl, but D-Von was set over the barricade into the crowd. Jeff and Matt set up a table on the floor, and Matt placed Bubba Ray on top of it. Meanwhile, Jeff went up to the top rope and delivered a Swanton Bomb driving Bubba Ray right through the table! The Hardy Boyz' war with the Dudleys continued tonight, with tables once again being present at the warzone!
Michael Cole was backstage standing by with the undefeated Olympic Gold Medalist, Kurt Angle. Cole asked Angle why he requested this interview time in particular, which Angle explained. He told Michael that he wanted the fans of the World Wrestling Federation to know that he was still here, and serving as their "Olympic Hero", because he didn't have a match tonight. But he did have a match this Sunday at the Royal Rumble, oh yes. And not that free-for-all for barbarians, brutes and savages. But an open challenge. He was planning on calling out anybody in the WWF man enough to face him. Because when it happened - Kurt was going to take them down faster than you can say "Olympic Gold Medals".
In the backstage area, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley was storming to their office with the security guard with them. "The Game" banged angrily on the door, yelling for Mick Foley to open the door. Triple H ordered him to come out, but Mankind was heard telling them to buzz off, he was hard at work! The security guard knocked on the door to tell Foley to comply with Triple H and Stephanie's orders of authority. But Mankind once again denied, calling out to them that he was in charge tonight. The guard told the power couple that unfortunately it seemed like he was right - the guard walking away. "The Game" was livid, commenting how useless the guard was. Triple H continued to bang on the door repeatedly, and it seemed like Mankind was successfully riling "the Game" up!
Backstage, the Rock was seen walking down a corridor, a big singles match coming up next. The Big Show was seen walking down another hallway - and these two entrants in Sunday's Royal Rumble match, was coming up next!
4) THE ROCK vs THE BIG SHOW ended in a no-contest (4:21)
The New Haven crowd was so electric for the Rock, that the Big Show was actually receiving some boos just for opposing the "Brahma Bull"! Show and Rock were having this match tonight in order to prove to the other that they are the alpha male when it comes to Sunday's 30-man Royal Rumble match. The "Great One" fired blows at the Big Show, who absorbed each and every one of them - and it did look like Show was getting the better of the Rock despite the New Haven crowd's pleading for Rock. Rock attempted to match Show's size and power with speed - but it only rocked Show momentarily, and he went right back on the offense. Finally, Rock mounted a comeback, a flying clothesline knocking Show down! Rock barraged Show with a series of strikes, and when Show attempted the Showstopper, Rock kicked Show in the leg, and delivered a DDT taking both men down! It was at this moment that suddenly, many WWF Superstars rushed the ring - all entrants of the Royal Rumble match, spoiling for a fight!
The referee found himself overpowered as the Big Bossman, Edge, Christian, Prince Albert, D-Lo Brown, Viscera, The Godfather, the Mean Street Posse, Kaientai and various other Superstars started attacking Rock and Show and brawling among one another. But in all of the ruckus, flames engulfed the arena, and out walked "the Big Red Machine" Kane! Led to the ring by his girlfriend Tori, Kane stormed the ring, and began to strike anything that moved! He tossed Bossman out of the ring, before choking Kaientai out of the ring together. He gorilla pressed Pete Gas and Joey Abs, before delivering a thunderous Chokeslam over the top rope to Rodney, who crashed on top of the Posse! Finally it came down to him, Big Show and Rock - and Kane suddenly paused before them. Rock and Show looked at one another, whilst Kane's arms rose up, and pyrotechnics went off around them. Kane was not one to underestimate in the Royal Rumble match, this Sunday!
In the backstage area, Kevin Kelly was standing by with the Acolytes, who asked them about tonight's six-man tag team bout, just six days away from challenging the New Age Outlaws for the WWF Tag Team Championships. Faarooq told Kevin that they were excited to get their hands on Bradshaw and Faarooq. He said that tonight they get another early bird chance to get their hands on those degenerate pieces of scum. Bradshaw barked that this was perfect - they will weaken the Outlaws tonight, and come the Royal Rumble: those titles will be theirs, when it's all said and done.
In Mankind's office, the man in charge for the night sat with his feet up on a desk: the sofa in the background tipped on its side, and a television set sat beside his book "Have a Nice Day" on the desk in front off him. With his mask on his head, Foley heard the secretive door knock and went to open the door - adjusting his mask. The Hardy Boyz wandered in, with Mankind telling Jeff and Matt that he heard how Terri will be good to return very soon. Jeff and Matt were there to ask Mankind if they knew about how they could settle the score with the Dudley Boyz. Mankind told them that he does in fact have an idea. He asked the Hardys if he had ever told them about the wars he had been in over in Japan. And he thinks that the Hardys will enjoy this: the Dudleys like using tables, and so does the Hardys it seems like. So why not have the first ever tag team tables match, this Sunday, live on pay-per-view at the Royal Rumble! Jeff and Matt thanked Mick, who explained that to win, you had to put both members of the opposing team through a table, and the Hardys seemed happy enough. In leaving, Mankind told the two young brothers to have a nice day.
5) WWF EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP: VAL VENIS (w/The Godfather & Hos) (c) def. MARK HENRY (w/Mae Young) (3:59)
"The Big Valbowski"s comments made in jest of Mark Henry and Mae Young's relationship has really drawn the ire of "Sexual Chocolate", who has been on a tear, defeating the Godfather last Thursday night on SmackDown! and making his intentions clear of wanting to capture the WWF European Championship. But it doesn't seem to just be Val Venis and the Godfather that has an issue with their relationship - even Mae's best friend the Fabulous Moolah has taken issue in their relationship tonight. But this aside, Godfather watched on with his Hos in support of Val: whilst "Sexual Chocolate" went into this one with repeated strikes towards Venis. Henry almost got the win with a powerslam, but Val was able to kick out just in time. The match continued to where Mark attempted to superplex Val off of the top rope, but Val was able to knock him down with a big headbutt, and the Money Shot connected, giving Val a successful title defense tonight!
Val Venis' hand was raised in victory, "the Big Valbowski" handed his WWF European Championship and being surrounded by The Godfather and his beautiful women. Mae Young attended to Mark Henry in the ring, but Venis came to stand over them - Val helping Mark up to his feet. The Godfather and Val shook hands with Mark and raised his and Mae's hands. Suddenly, the theme of the Godfather hit, and the Hos, Venis, Mark and even Mae Young began to dance as part of the Ho Train! The Fabulous Moolah came out to the rampway, looking particularly unimpressed at the sight in front of her.
In the backstage lobby, Triple H continued to sulk on the couch with Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley on his arm. The World Wrestling Federation Champion was still complaining about not being allowed back into his office, although Stephanie told "the Game" that admittedly Mankind had not been doing a terrible job in charge. Triple H asked Steph why she's siding with him all of a sudden, but Steph told Triple H that all he's done since Foley came along is whine and complain about his existence. He's done nothing to take charge! McMahon-Helmsley implored her husband to do something about it, and Triple H nodded in agreement. Triple H told his wife that she's right - and he is going to go and call him out right now: he's not waiting until Sunday at the Royal Rumble, or even later tonight. The WWF Champion left the scene, leaving Stephanie looking proud of her husband. Suddenly in walked Test, who smiled at her misfortune. Test noted how the mighty had fallen. Stephanie coldly told Test to leave, or face the wrath of her husband. Test just smiled and told Steph that he could get used to Mankind in charge. He thanked her sarcastically for the night off, then left, leaving his ex-fiancé to shout that she would make his life a living hell!
Back live in the arena, the theme of "the Game" hit, and out stomped the World Wrestling Federation Champion, who has not been having a very good night with Mankind having taken charge of the matchmaking decisions for tonight, and even having made two big matches for the Royal Rumble this Sunday night. This has left Triple H in the lobby, just sulking away. But with Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley in his ear, "the Game" was out here to call out Mick Foley, and hope it goes better than last Thursday night on SmackDown!, where he was left for dead in the middle of the ring. Triple H received loud "bunghole" chants, Triple H telling Mankind immediately to get his ass out here, because he was sick and tired of the mind games. He told Mick last Thursday night that it is time to face real reality. It's time to step out of this fantasy world: and oh so unsurprising it is that Mick has entered this little fake universe not even six days before they go to war at the Royal Rumble in a Street Fight.
Compliant, the theme of Mankind hit, and out walked Mick Foley. He removed his mask as he approached the ring, almost smugly climbing inside and standing before "the Game", who he meets with the WWF Championship on the line this Sunday night. Mankind admitted that maybe he is living in a fantasy world. But maybe for just one night, he wanted to feel the power that Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley feel when they enter that office, and they abuse their authority, and they book Triple H to be the man on top of the WWF mountain. And they book Mankind and The Rock to be in You're Fired, Pink Slip on a Pole matches! Mankind asked Triple H if he felt it was ironic that "the Game" lives in the so-called real world, when in actuality he is living a fantasy world where he is the boss's daughter's husband; and he is playing God with the lives and careers of an entire locker room full of WWF Superstars. His included! Triple H told Mankind that he did what he did in firing his ass last month for a reason. Because Mankind doesn't belong in this company. He doesn't deserve to share a ring with him.
"The Game" promised Mankind that he would end this on Sunday night at the Royal Rumble, because he will make sure that he never gets another shot at the WWF Championship, or being face to face with "the Game" in this ring again. Mankind told Triple H how delusional he sounds, telling him that on Sunday night, he is going to make Triple H realize this, when he beats his ass from one end of Madison Square Garden to the other, and puts an end to this dictatorship that the World Wrestling Federation is overcome with! Triple H then told Mankind that he can think that he is the delusional one. And tonight, he's going to let Mankind remain in power. But at the Royal Rumble, this ends, and one man will remain: and guaranteed, it will be "the Game". The two faced off for several moments with Triple H raising the WWF Championship to Foley's face before leaving. And these two are still set to compete in a six-man tag team main event later on tonight!
In the backstage corridor, Mark Henry was suddenly seen rushing past a flurry of referees. "Sexual Chocolate" shoved somebody out of the way, spotting his girlfriend Mae Young down on her knees crying! Mark begged Mae tell her what had happened, but Mae was traumatized - she told Mark eventually that Fabulous Moolah had attacked her - her own best friend! Mark was freaking out, ordering referees to give her some medical attention.
Meanwhile, Prince Albert was shown walking down a corridor prepared for action - after weeks of dissension with his mentor, Albert challenges the Big Bossman with the WWF Hardcore Championship on the line - next.
The Kat was shown backstage where Michael Cole was seen standing by, Cole asking the WWF Women's Champion about this announcement she has. Kat told Michael that for too long she has waited around on the arm of the "Ninth Wonder of the World" Chyna as her little kitten - but it's about time things changed. The Kat told Michael that she hasn't even had a chance to defend the title. Whatever happened to girl power? This is why at the Royal Rumble, with consultation from Mick Foley, she has decided to organize the 2000 Ms Royal Rumble bikini contest. She told Michael that this is an open invitation to all the women in the World Wrestling Federation: and on top off that, the WWF Women's Championship will be on the line. Kat told the girls good luck, before suddenly slapping Cole across the face and leaving!
Back live in the New Haven Coliseum, the Big Bossman was making his way down to the ring with his nightstick in one hand, and the WWF Hardcore Championship in the other - Bossman ready for his big title defense next against Prince Albert, the result of Albert turning his back on Bossman last Thursday night on SmackDown! after another title defense Bossman made against Rikishi Phatu. But suddenly, Mick Foley appeared on the TitanTron, sat in his office. Foley addressed Bossman, Albert and the New Haven crowd - informing the two that he was making the best use of his power in charge for tonight. And he has decreed that this match was now not just a singles match - but a triple threat match. Foley told the two to enjoy, which is when the theme of Test hit, and out he came much to the outrage of both Bossman and Albert!
6) WWF HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP - TRIPLE THREAT MATCH: TEST def. THE BIG BOSSMAN (c) & PRINCE ALBERT (3:55)
After weeks of being held under scrutiny, courtesy of his ex-fiancé Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley marrying Triple H, and being positioned in unfair handicap matches and matches against much larger opponents, Test was finally in a fair chance, and it was all thanks to Mick Foley being in charge for the night. Prince Albert and Big Bossman once again put their differences aside to target Test early on, but egos prevailed once again and it resulted in both men going at it trading blows. All three men, six days from participating in the 2000 Royal Rumble match, began to battle it out with Bossman using a trash can to beat away at Test's bandaged ribs: Prince Albert then came in and delivered a bicycle kick to the trash can, sending it right into Bossman's face! Test sidewalk slammed Albert, then wedged the trash can into the turnbuckles: whipping Bossman right into it. Test went up to the top rope and attempted the diving elbow drop, but Albert was able to grab a nearby stop sign, holding it up and harming Test. Albert then attempted a sit-out chokebomb, but Test broke loose and delivered an astounding chairshot to the skull of Albert, covering and picking up the win!
We had a new WWF Hardcore Champion, as Test grabbed the title in celebration - the Canadian quickly exiting the scene as Big Bossman was absolutely livid at his reign as WWF Hardcore Champion coming to an end after three months. Bossman and Prince Albert embarked on another shoving contest, which quickly escalated into Albert jumping Bossman, and the two rolled around in the ring fighting one another - whilst Test celebrated with the title on the rampway.
In the backstage area, Triple H was taping his wrists in the lobby - Stephanie McMahon and the WWF Tag Team Champions the New Age Outlaws waiting nearby for "the Game" to finish getting ready. And with that, D-Generation X was prepared and walking down a corridor, prepared for six-man tag team main event competition up next. Mankind meanwhile left his office, with the Acolytes escorting him to the ring: the main event for RAW is WAR, up next live in New Haven!
7) D-GENERATION X (Triple H, Billy Gunn and Road Dogg) (w/Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley) def. MANKIND & THE ACOLYTES (Bradshaw & Faarooq) (9:23)
There was expected to be a lot of bad blood in this match, with the WWF Champion and the WWF Tag Team Champions going up against the men that would challenge for their titles this Sunday night at the Royal Rumble in Madison Square Garden. The Acolytes, after winning a tag team battle royal six weeks ago at Armageddon, were finally going to get their shot at the titles against the New Age Outlaws this Sunday; and the two teams have been embroiled in a tense rivalry with one another, ready to culminate. The same could be said for Mankind and Triple H, as it was Mankind who lost to "the Game", granting Mankind his first WWF Championship on August 23, 1999. But since Triple H had Mankind fired, Mankind has had a vendetta to fulfill, and this Sunday night, after being reinstated last Monday night on RAW, Mankind was prepared to challenge for the title one more time in a Street Fihgt at the Royal Rumble. All six men traded blows with their rivals in the opening moments, and it was clear this one was breaking out. A real barnburner was anticipated and delivered, with the New Age Outlaws and Triple H working over Bradshaw extensively. At one point Bradshaw attempted to get the tag, but a distraction from Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley caused the tag to be illegally made, and DX stomped a mudhole in Bradshaw. But finally, Mankind got the tag, and shortly after, more chaos went down. The same thing happened that took place last week on RAW, where the Outlaws and the Acolytes began to brawl out of the arena through the crowd; leaving the WWF Championship rivals alone! Mankind's attempt at the double arm DDT went blocked, but so did the Pedigree. The two rivals brawled further, until another distraction from Stephanie took place - and Triple H low blowed Mankind: planting him with a Pedigree, and securing the three count!
"The Game" had stolen a victory thanks to Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley! The WWF Champion's hand was raised in victory, but he was not done yet. Tired of being humiliated tonight by Mick Foley having taken over his office and made changes to the show and the Royal Rumble, "the Game" rained down many blows on Mankind. He even decked the referee who attempted to stop him: relentlessly wanting to beat the hell out of Mankind and make sure he didn't see Sunday night! Triple H left the ring, pulling out his trusty sledgehammer from under the ring - but Mankind was not about to stand by and let this happen! Mankind jumped "the Game", and the fight spilled to the ringside area, with Mankind sending Triple H reeling onto the announce table. Mankind attempted to go for a piledriver on the announce table, but Steph came out of nowhere with a sledgehammer shot to the leg! Mankind fell off the table in pain, and while Triple H tried to go after Mankind some more, referees spilled out to the ringside area, restraining "the Game" - these two men were prepared to go at it in a Street Fight with the WWF Championship on the line, this Sunday at the Royal Rumble! RAW is WAR went off the air.
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Post by DTP. on Apr 20, 2017 9:25:53 GMT -5
SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 2000
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
30-MAN ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH
The winner goes to challenge for the WWF Championship at WrestleMania
| The Rock | The Big Bossman | | Prince Albert | Scotty 2 Hotty | | Rikishi Phatu | Grandmaster Sexay | | X-Pac | The Big Show | | Hardcore Holly | Crash Holly | | Edge | Christian | | Kane | D-Lo Brown | | Viscera | The Godfather | | Mark Henry | Val Venis | | Test | TBA | | TBA | TBA | | TBA | TBA | | TBA | TBA | | TBA | TBA | | TBA | TBA |
WWF CHAMPIONSHIP - STREET FIGHT
Triple H (c) vs Mankind
WWF INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP
The winner becomes the Undisputed WWF Intercontinental Champion
Chyna (c) vs X-Pac vs Chris Jericho (c)
WWF TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
The New Age Outlaws (c) vs The Acolytes
FIRST EVER TAG TEAM TABLES MATCH
The Dudley Boyz vs The Hardy Boyz
WWF WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - BIKINI CONTEST
The Kat (c) vs TBA
OPEN CHALLENGE
Kurt Angle vs TBA
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Post by DTP. on Apr 21, 2017 7:53:26 GMT -5
WWF Sunday Night Heat: January 23, 2000 (shown internationally)
Dark: Papi Chulo def. Steve Bradley
Edge & Christian def. The Mean Street Posse (Rodney & Joey Abs)
Steve Blackman def. Prince Albert
The Godfather & Val Venis def. Too Cool (Scotty 2 Hotty & Grandmaster Sexay)
WITH SIX DAYS AWAY FROM THE ROYAL RUMBLE, Monday's RAW is WAR saw the evolving rivalry between World Wrestling Federation Champion Triple H and Mankind escalate to a whole new level when Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley arrived to the building to discover that their office had been hijacked by Mankind himself. Taking the helm of decision-making for the night, Mankind authorized Chris Jericho and Chyna to compete at the Rumble this Sunday in a match to determine the Undisputed WWF Intercontinental Champion (later changed to a triple threat match as Triple H added X-Pac to the match); the Dudley Boyz taking on the Hardy Boyz in the first-ever tables match; advising the Kat to take charge and organize the first ever Ms Royal Rumble bikini contest invitational for the WWF Women's Championship; and not just that - but adding Test to a WWF Hardcore Championship match that he was able to come out victorious in. Vexed, Triple H hit the ring and got into a war of words with Mankind; and later that night, all hell broke loose in a brawl between the two during six-man tag team action. With six days until the Royal Rumble, a sledgehammer shot to the leg from Stephanie may have caused Mankind an injury going into the big WWF Championship Street Fight this Sunday night.
SmackDown! hit Providence, Rhode Island tonight just three nights away from the Royal Rumble live this Sunday night on pay-per-view. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley were in their office after a night away against their will on Monday night. Triple H had his arm around Stephanie, telling his wife how proud he was of her for injuring Mankind's leg on RAW is WAR. "The Game" told Stephanie that because of that, he's giving himself the night off - but he doesn't want to be unfair to Mick, which is why he is also giving him the night off. Stephanie wondered why, but the WWF Champion told Stephanie simply put that he wanted Mick Foley to have some strength in that leg, just so he could kick it back out from under him on Sunday in the Street Fight.
X-Pac entered, wandering in with the WWF Intercontinental Championship, asking Triple H why he wanted to see him. Stephanie stood up to talk with him, saying how she knows that X-Pac is pulling double duty at the Royal Rumble: not only is he in the match to determine an Undisputed Intercontinental Champion - but he is also in the Rumble match. Which is why tonight, they've come up with an excellent idea: a four-man over the top rope elimination match, and the winner will be eligible to enter the Royal Rumble match on Sunday last, in at number 30. X-Pac seemed pleased, but Triple H then stood up and warned X-Pac: it won't be easy. Stephanie mentioned that her hand was forced, and tonight, X-Pac will face the Rock, Kane and the Big Show. X-Pac was peeved, but Triple H tried to give X-Pac some confidence - X-Pac was having none of it, telling Triple H that he's back to his old ways again, and storming out!
The countdown clock appeared, and out came one-half of the co-WWF Intercontinental Champions in Chris Jericho. Coming out solo tonight, Jericho did not have the title belt with him but was prepared for action to kick off SmackDown! tonight. Y2J had a microphone walking down to the ring, mentioning that on Sunday night he would be crowned the Undisputed WWF Intercontinental Champion, and there was no doubt about it. He ran down the "Ninth Wonder of the World" Chyna for being a lousy co-champion, and claimed to have put in all of the work. He insulted X-Pac, calling him a greasy bottomfeeding suckup, and made fun of his catchphrase "suck it" before declaring inevitable victory at the Royal Rumble - not just in becoming the sole owner of the title - but becoming the winner of the 2000 Royal Rumble match!
1) HARDCORE HOLLY (w/Crash Holly) def. CHRIS JERICHO (c) in a non-title match (4:14)
The Holly Cousins were out to try and one-up the co-WWF Intercontinental Champion tonight on SmackDown!, three days away from the Royal Rumble match where Chris Jericho will take on co-champion Chyna, and the man currently in possession of the Intercontinental Championship, X-Pac. Holly took Jericho to work early on, but Jericho fired back with some hard-hitting chops. Holly and Jericho traded holds, but after some miscommunication with Crash, Hardcore left the ring to argue with his cousin. The Holly Cousins bumbled around at ringside, allowing Y2J to go up top and come down on them with a big crossbody off the top rope! Back inside, Jericho attempted to apply the Walls of Jericho when the theme song of Chyna went off, and the "Ninth Wonder of the World" arrived on the rampway. Y2J was distracted, allowing Hardcore Holly to deliver the Falcon Arrow, picking up a big upset!
Hardcore Holly rolled out of the ring to celebrate with Crash, the Holly Cousins victorious somewhat thanks to the distraction provided by Chris Jericho's own co-WWF Intercontinental Champion Chyna! Chyna smiled as she approached the ring, climbing inside to confront Chris Jericho...but suddenly X-Pac hit the ring behind her, jumping her with her own WWF Intercontinental Championship! X-Pac crotch-chopped to loud boos, before turning around to receive a takedown from Jericho, who mounted X-Pac with a flurry of strikes! Jericho attempted to lock in the Walls of Jericho, but X-Pac managed to use the ropes to escape to safety; X-Pac snatching the title on his way out. All three Superstars are in for a busy night pulling double duty on Sunday, but X-Pac also has big fish to fry in the main event four-way over the top rope match with The Rock, Kane and the Big Show!
Backstage, contrary to Triple H's belief, Mankind was shown arriving at the Providence Civic Center with a bad limp. And just three days from the Street Fight for the World Wrestling Federation Championship, it looked like Mankind was heading for the ring!
The Fabulous Moolah was seen hanging out in the make-up area backstage talking to one of the make-up artists when Mark Henry approached. "Sexual Chocolate" told Moolah that he heard about her fallout with his girlfriend Mae Young. Moolah looked the other way. Mark then admitted that their relationship may not be orthodox - but why? Is it worth throwing away a fifty year long friendship with Mae away? Mark asks Moolah what it is about him that vexes her. But Moolah still refused to listen, telling Mark that she would hate for something bad to happen to Mae and Mark tonight, but remained cryptic as to what this meant.
The theme of Mankind played, bringing out the man that will challenge Triple H for the WWF Championship this Sunday night in Madison Square Garden in a Street Fight. He was injured by a wild sledgehammer shot to the leg by the champion's wife Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, but Mankind was here in Providence, bad limp and all - Mankind climbing into the ring with a microphone in hand. Mankind asked the fans in attendance whether they thought giving him the night off was a good idea or not. He asked Triple H and Stephanie who they thought he was, asking them if they'd ever even met Mick Foley before. He talked about testicular fortitude, and referenced the wars he has been through in Japan, in Europe, and all across the United States throughout the past thirteen years - but a sledgehammer to the leg? Surely Triple H should be thinking of a bigger picture.
Mankind began to tell a story about a man named Hunter Hearst Helmsley: who at the time, was the lapdog of one Shawn Michaels. And Hunter Hearst Helmsley drew the ire of Mick Foley so badly, that they fought in all kinds of matches. Wild brawls, a steel cage match that left him with a bad concussion courtesy of a cage door bouncing off of his skull - and ultimately where the Royal Rumble takes place this Sunday night - a Street Fight in Madison Square Garden. Mankind rolled the footage on the OvalTron, showing footage of RAW is WAR from September 1997, where a bout between Cactus Jack and Hunter Hearst Helmsley took place - culminating in the now historic piledriver through a table on the stage took place. Mankind told "the Game" that the same would happen this Sunday, where it all begins again. And if it kills him, so be it - but God help him, he will make Triple H feel what he has felt with every minute of torture representing a whole year of Mick Foley's career!
Timely, the theme song of Triple H hit to end storytime with Mankind; and out came the World Wrestling Federation Champion and his wife, Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley. "The Game" clapped his hands, telling Mick that he delivers a hell of a speech. It's a shame that it's fictitious, because Mankind is a figment of the real man's imagination. Stephanie once again called Mankind delusional, and how that would be his downfall on Sunday. She told Mankind that it felt so good swinging that sledgehammer into his leg on RAW - maybe she should try to take a better swing at it. Mankind told Stephanie to keep out of the kitchen because it's too hot for her here. His business was with her cowardice husband. "The Game" told Mankind that it was Stephanie who gave her the night off - and he thinks it is for the best. He told Mankind that what he thought was, Sunday would be the ultimate night of suffering for the man sometimes known as Mick Foley. But since Mankind was healthy, maybe this night off should be rescinded. With that, the familiar call of Road Dogg hit - and before they knew it, out ran the WWF Tag Team Champions the New Age Outlaws!
Under marching orders from the boss, Billy Gunn and Road Dogg hit the ring - but Mankind was prepared, taking down Road Dogg. But quickly, the numbers advantage allowed the Outlaws to double team Mankind, stomping a mudhole in the leg of Mankind! Triple H and Stephanie marched to the ring, "the Game" climbing inside and delivering some heavy blows to the face of Mankind. But it wouldn't last long - the Acolytes hit the ring, causing D-Generation X to escape to the outside! Triple H called a group meeting with Stephanie, Billy Gunn and Road Dogg out on the floor, whilst Bradshaw and Faarooq helped Mankind up to his feet - Mankind hot and after Triple H's blood now!
2) ROAD DOGG (w/Billy Gunn, Triple H & Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley) def. BRADSHAW (w/Faarooq & Mankind) (1:48 shown)
After what went down before the commercial break with Mankind having the New Age Outlaws attack him under orders of D-Generation X ally Triple H, just for the Acolytes to make the save - this match was ongoing as we returned from the break, with Road Dogg keeping Bradshaw down with a series of stomps in the corner. He hit the Shaky kneedrop off the ropes and then gestured to Faarooq and Mankind at ringside - but Bradshaw was quickly able to make a comeback, taking Road Dogg down and delivering a fallaway slam! Bradshaw was about to put down one-half of the WWF Tag Team Champions, whom the Acolytes meet on Sunday, when Road Dogg's partner Billy Gunn hopped onto the apron. Faarooq ran after Gunn and it resulted in a brawl...allowing for Triple H to roll into the ring and plant Bradshaw with a Pedigree whilst the referee was distracted! Mankind tried limping after "the Game", who ran away - whilst Road Dogg covered Bradshaw for the three.
The New Age Outlaws had stole a victory from their number one contenders the Acolytes in singles action, just three days away from the WWF Tag Team Championship being on the line at the Royal Rumble. They joined Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley on the rampway, whilst Mankind looked fatigued with his weakened leg damaged further tonight - three days away from their WWF Championship Street Fight! There would be hell to pay for D-Generation X.
In the backstage area, the "Big Red Machine" Kane was seen mid conversation with his girlfriend Tori; Tori telling him that he has a big opportunity tonight and this Sunday. Not only to win the Royal Rumble match, but also have the opportunity to kick ass and gain the number thirty spot in that match. But Tori confessed, she had to do something for herself, whether he liked it or not - and that is compete in the WWF Women's Championship Ms Royal Rumble bikini contest this Sunday. Kane shook his head, but Tori told him not to worry about her - she had to prove this to herself, and advance her own career. She told him that they could be the power couple, forget Triple H and Stephanie. Tori told Kane that she was going to get ready for her six-woman tag team match later tonight, leaving Kane alone seething.
In the Providence Civic Center, Kurt Angle was seen walking around telling anybody that listened that he had an open challenge going on at the Royal Rumble this Sunday, claiming that nobody would be able to beat him. He preached to one particular staff worker that he was undefeated, and that he was an Olympic Gold Medalist: something nobody had done in the World Wrestling Federation before. The staff worker walked away. He then tried to get Gangrel's attention, who was hanging out with Luna Vachon. Gangrel just glared at him, with Luna on his arm. Kurt asked if anybody had ever told them that Halloween is only one day of the year. Luna throatily told Kurt that he should extend that open challenge to tonight. Gangrel revealed his fangs to Kurt, weirding him out and telling him he'd happily accept his challenge - if he kept those things away from him!
3) WWF LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: JEFF HARDY (w/Matt Hardy) def. GILLBERG (w/Al Snow) (c) by disqualification (1:53)
Gillberg and the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship made their anticipated return to the World Wrestling Federation this past Monday night on RAW is WAR, teaming with Al Snow and the Dudley Boyz in an unsuccessful manner against the Hardy Boyz, Edge and Christian. It was Jeff that pinned Gillberg in that match, and so this match had the title on the line, with Snow coaching Gillberg on from ringside. Snow also hogged the spotlight of Gillberg's original sparkler entrance, standing in the way of the champ. A spear attempt by Gillberg went awry, and this match was all Jeff. Completely one-sided, it looked like Hardy was on his way to winning his first singles title in the WWF, when the Dudley Boyz suddenly hit the ring, jumping the Hardy Boyz!
Bubba Ray Dudley attacked Jeff Hardy mid-ring whilst D-Von Dudley sent Jeff Hardy reeling into the barricade at ringside - the Dudley Boyz ruining Hardy's opportunity at claiming the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship tonight, and extending Gillberg's streak indirectly! The Dudleys are to meet the Hardys this Sunday at the Royal Rumble in the first ever tables match, but they weren't about to wait: D-Von setting up a table in the ring with Bubba. The two ran Jeff off the ropes, then delivered a devastating Dudley Death Drop to Jeff right through the table, revenge from RAW this past week! Al Snow then jumped into the ring in joy, trying to hug the Dudley Boyz...just for D-Von and Bubba to shove him down. D-Von and Bubba sent Snow off the ropes, delivering another Dudley Death Drop to Snow for good measure!
Kevin Kelly was standing by in the interview area with one of the four men in tonight's over the top rope match for the number thirty spot in the 30-man Royal Rumble match on Sunday, the Big Show. Kelly asked Show how big a deal this would be for him, the former WWF Champion wanting his title back. The Big Show told Kevin that he was ready for it. He told Kevin that he is big, he's bad, he's p*ssed off, and he will take out anybody in his way. Show barked that he has been underestimated by people like the Rock. X-Pac as far as he's concerned, is a nonfactor. Kane? He beat that dude's ass bad last week. So as far as tonight goes, he's confident. But nobody will get in his way of winning the Royal Rumble match and going on to reclaim his World Wrestling Federation Championship right away - because he will not wait until WrestleMania.
Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley was shown in her office without Triple H or the New Age Outlaws around, simply relaxing with a bottle of water. There was a knock at the door, and in walked the new WWF Hardcore Champion Test. Her ex-fiancé asked Stephanie coldly what she wanted now, asking how she was going to punish him tonight. Stephanie sighed, then told Test that she didn't want to punish him, after all, they had a lot of good times when they were together. But then she broke his heart - that's enough punishment for him. She told Test that things didn't have to be like this - she just happened to like Triple H that much more. She actually loves "the Game", it wasn't fair on him. She told Test that they could be friends, and he could be very, very comfortable. But as long as he opposes her authority, bad things will have to keep happening. She told Test to make sure he thinks about this long and hard - because it would be a real shame that he got hurt in one of these matches. Test immediately told Steph to cut to the chase and tell him his match...Stephanie told Test that he would be facing the Dudley Boyz - two on one. Test groaned in annoyance, the WWF Hardcore Champion storming out immediately. But Stephanie looked on, conflicted...
4) MARK HENRY & D-LO BROWN (w/Mae Young) def. THE HEADBANGERS (Mosh & Thrasher) (w/The Fabulous Moolah) (02:13)
It had been a turbulent few weeks for Mark Henry and Mae Young's unorthodox romance, with Val Venis, the Godfather and now Mae's own best friend for the past fifty years, the Fabulous Moolah being against their relationship - though Venis and Godfather have since buried the hatchet with "Sexual Chocolate". Tonight, Mark Henry and D-Lo Brown were warming up for the Royal Rumble match this Sunday, taking on the Headbangers - who they managed to put away relatively easily. The WWF Tag Team Champions found themselves on the receiving end of the Sky High from D-Lo and the Big Splash from Mark Henry, giving them a victory much to the dismay of the Fabulous Moolah, who was watching on from ringside.
The Fabulous Moolah looked unimpressed by Mark Henry and D-Lo Brown's win tonight against the Headbangers - but Mae Young was ecstatic, climbing into the ring and kissing "Sexual Chocolate" in dramatic fashion! Moolah shook her head, whilst D-Lo watched on awkwardly. Moolah's hopes for the Headbangers to make "something bad happen" to Mae and Mark had gone badly, and Mark and D-Lo were on the way to participating in the 30-man Royal Rumble match this Sunday night.
5) THE KAT, BARBARA BUSH & JACQUELINE def. LUNA VACHON, TORI & IVORY (2:18)
This past Monday night on RAW is WAR, the Kat revealed her independence from the "Ninth Wonder of the World" Chyna and expressed her desire to defend the WWF Women's Championship more often - announcing the Ms Royal Rumble bikini contest on Sunday night's Royal Rumble pay-per-view, where the title will be on the line. During this match, the judges for the bikini contest were introduced at ringside behind a desk: Sgt Slaughter, The Brooklyn Brawler, Tony Garea and Michael Hayes. This match introduced the Kat's competition, and it was a pure catfight with Tori body slamming Kat around and introducing a chokeslam, presumably taught to her by boyfriend Kane. In the end, the match came to end when Jacqueline delivered a tornado DDT to Ivory in the midst of Kat, B.B., Luna and Tori rolling around the ring.
Jacqueline's hand was raised triumphantly after a scrappy six-woman tag team match - a precursor to the Ms Royal Rumble bikini contest. Tensions ran high when the Kat raised Jacqueline's hand but started taking credit, causing a shoving contest between Jackie and Kat - which is when Barbara Bush, Luna, Tori and Ivory got involved; more catfights breaking out! The judges had to get involved to separate the women - who knows what will go down with the WWF Women's Championship bikini contest!
Backstage, Triple H was seen in the office with X-Pac and the New Age Outlaws. X-Pac was looking at the WWF Intercontinental Championship, noting that they are all holding titles right now: Triple H with the WWF Championship, and the Outlaws with the WWF Tag Team Championships. After Sunday, they could have all of the gold, or none of it. Hopefully they have it all. Triple H, Billy Gunn and Road Dogg were motivating X-Pac going into tonight's four-way over the top rope match, which he enters as the underdog. "The Game" gave X-Pac a motivating speech about how he is one of the smallest men in the World Wrestling Federation - but he's always been a courageous underdog. And he feels that tonight he can win this, and then against all odds on Sunday, he can win the triple threat match and officially become the WWF Intercontinental Champion - and also win the 30-man Royal Rumble match. The Outlaws agreed, telling X-Pac that guaran-damn-teed, D-Generation X will walk out of the Rumble collectively with all of the gold.
6) KURT ANGLE def. GANGREL (3:36)
The Olympic Gold Medalist had talked himself into a challenge tonight against the vampire, Gangrel - three days away from Kurt Angle taking on the open invitational he set for himself last Monday night on RAW is WAR. The "Olympic Hero" did not look thrilled about the prospect of facing Gangrel tonight with his fangs and all - and Gangrel brought the fight early on, but Angle was able to cower away from an Impaler DDT attempt. How embarrassing it could be for the previously undefeated Olympian to lose to Gangrel tonight, ahead of an open challenge he has set himself, challenging the WWF locker room to end his streak. Unfortunately it was not to be, as Gangrel actually tried biting Angle at one point, and Angle went reeling into the referee, subduing the official momentarily. Gangrel attempted to follow up, but Angle quickly rolled Gangrel up with the tights - stealing yet another victory!
The Olympian skidded out of the ring quickly away from a vicious Gangrel - the vampire fuming at how this match had gone down! Kurt Angle picked up a microphone from ringside, pronouncing himself a sure to win this Sunday at the Royal Rumble match. He once again downplayed the barbaric 30-man Royal Rumble match, saying he would not dare risk his precious undefeated streak on that bloodbath. He claimed it was not sportsmanlike, and that the real match of the night in New York City would be their Olympic Gold Medalist humiliating whoever accepts his open challenge. The lights flickered, and the "13" symbol flickered onto the OvalTron, ominously freaking Kurt out as he spoke! Who was doing this? Maybe we'll find out this Sunday at the Royal Rumble.
Lilian Garcia was standing by with the Rock, who simply jumped on the spot - the "Brahma Bull" getting prepared for the four-man over the top rope main event tonight, where the winner will earn the lucrative number thirty spot in Sunday's 30-man Royal Rumble match. Rock cut Lilian off apologetically, complimenting her like only the Rock can. He talked about the Rumble this Sunday, there are big stakes on the line, so many moving parts that anyone can win the thing. Guys like Crash Holly, or someone like "the Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman. Or even...X-Pac, Kane, or - shudder the thought - the Big Show. Rock talked up tonight's stakes, never before done, twice in one week: two over the top rope matches for the Rock, and it is just another excuse for the "Great One" to throw some candyasses over the top rope and to the floor. Rock spoke out about hearing X-Pac stole the WWF Intercontinental Championship belt and whining and bitching about working twice in one night. All the better for the Rock to whoop his ass all around Madison Square Garden. Kane is a man that revolves around a girl who nobody not even Viscera would touch. And the Big Show - the biggest piece of crap walking the hallways of Providence, Rhode Island: the Rock has a problem with the Big Show, and twice in one week, he will make a point of tossing his 500-pound ass over that top rope, if you smell what the Rock is cooking!
Backstage, Lilian Garcia had the troubling task of interviewing "the Big Red Machine" Kane ahead of the four-way over the top rope main event to determine who enters the valuable number thirty slot in the 30-man Royal Rumble match this Sunday night. Lilian trembled in asking Kane questions, who simply breathed heavily towards her. Lilian asked about his thoughts about Tori entering the Ms Royal Rumble WWF Womens Championship bikini contest - no answer, just heavy breathing. Lilian thanked Kane. Kane stomped away.
7) HANDICAP MATCH: THE DUDLEY BOYZ (Bubba Ray & D-Von Dudley) def. TEST (03:20)
Bubba Ray and D-Von had already made themselves heard earlier tonight in attacking Jeff and Matt Hardy during Jeff's shot at Gillberg's WWF Light Heavyweight Championship, including putting Jeff through a table with the Dudley Death Drop: all three days away from the first ever tables match, pitting the Hardy Boyz against the Dudley Boyz - a bad blood feud having broken out between the two teams. But tonight they were here to take on the new WWF Hardcore Champion Test, who has continued to draw the ire and go against the grain of his ex-fiancé Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley. Test fared decently with the Dudleys, delivering a full nelson slam to D-Von and a sidewalk slam to Bubba - but quickly this match broke down due to the Dudley Boyz' expertise in tag team matches. Test managed to do well still, connecting with a big boot to D-Von, and an attempted pumphandle slam to Bubba: if not for D-Von. And seconds later, Test walked right into the Dudley Death Drop: another win for the Dudleys.
Test's bad luck had returned despite having won the WWF Hardcore Championship Monday night on RAW is WAR: maybe he could have some good luck on Sunday during the Royal Rumble match, but not tonight, as the Dudley Boyz successfully laid waste to the Canadian. That said, suddenly the Hardy Boyz hit the ring, Jeff and Matt coming for D-Von and Bubba - who this time simply exited the ring, deciding to hit the showers after already attacking the Hardys earlier tonight! Jeff, bandaged ribs and all, was out for blood - and this score will be settled Sunday in the first ever tables match!
With the main event approaching, the Rock, Kane, the Big Show, and X-Pac were seen walking down their own separate corridors, moments away from the main event. It's a four-man over the top rope elimination match where the winner gets to enter the Royal Rumble match on Sunday in the number thirty slot - and it's next.
8) FOUR-MAN OVER THE TOP ROPE ELIMINATION MATCH: X-PAC def. KANE, THE BIG SHOW & THE ROCK (8:56)
The stakes were high in this match, with the winner gaining entry to the Royal Rumble match on Sunday in the lucrative number thirty spot. No man has ever won from the final spot in the Rumble before - but that could be a difference-maker when considering the four Superstars involved here. X-Pac, obviously the smallest man, was here with the WWF Intercontinental Championship that wasn't his, cowering in the corner and at ringside early on as "the Big Red Machine" Kane got into it with the Big Show and the Rock, who all traded blows with one another. Kane and Rock actually formed a temporary alliance in trying to eliminate Kane, but X-Pac - Kane's former partner - got involved, and actually got in some offense on the "Brahma Bull". Big Show almost had X-Pac up on his shoulders for the gorilla press out of the ring, but X-Pac was able to get in a low blow, halting things immediately. Kane attempted to chokeslam Show at one point, but X-Pac suddenly came from behind Show, pushing Kane into the ropes: and Rock joined in, eliminating Kane at 4:47. The match was down to three men as Kane threw a furious rage at ringside, chasing a referee up the rampway. Inside, Rock and Show went at it with Show delivering a Showstopper to Rock, and attempting to eliminate the "Brahma Bull", but X-Pac once again got involved - smart logic, in not wanting to be left alone with the Big Show. X-Pac stunned Show with a series of kicks, but then walked right into a sidewalk slam. Rock then delivered a flying clothesline stunning Show and sending him reeling into the ropes. Rock hit the ropes two more times, delivering two more clotheslines - and finally the Big Show was eliminated at 7:12. Finally down to two men, X-Pac and Rock went at it with X-Pac delivering a series of kicks capped off by a spinkick in the corner. Rock reversed and delivered a flurry of punches to X-Pac in the corner. And this one was on, with the Rock delivering a spinebuster and setting up the People's Elbow: but the New Age Outlaws hit the ring! Billy Gunn and Road Dogg tried entering, enough to distract "the People's Champion", allowing X-Pac to come from behind, pushing Rock into the Outlaws, who then dragged Rock out, eliminating the Rock in 8:56!
X-Pac had stolen this one from the Rock, the degenerate having overcome the odds and won a match where he was the smallest man! X-Pac crotch chopped as the New Age Outlaws celebrated with him, hoisting X-Pac up on their shoulders. But suddenly, all hell broke loose as WWF Superstars piled out of the locker rooms, all entrants of the Royal Rumble match this Sunday night on pay-per-view, and an all-out war prevailed in the ring, with so many of them with one goal in mind: to win the big one, and go on to the main event of WrestleMania! In all of the commotion, SmackDown! went off the air.
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 2000
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
30-MAN ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH
The winner goes to challenge for the WWF Championship at WrestleMania
| The Rock | The Big Bossman | | Prince Albert | Scotty 2 Hotty | | Rikishi Phatu | Grandmaster Sexay | | X-Pac | The Big Show | | Hardcore Holly | Crash Holly | | Edge | Christian | | Kane | D-Lo Brown | | Viscera | The Godfather | | Mark Henry | Val Venis | | Test | Chris Jericho | | Chyna | Al Snow | | Steve Blackman | TBA | | TBA | TBA | | TBA | TBA | | TBA | TBA |
WWF CHAMPIONSHIP - STREET FIGHT
Triple H (c) vs Mankind
WWF INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP
The winner becomes the Undisputed WWF Intercontinental Champion
Chyna (c) vs X-Pac vs Chris Jericho (c)
WWF TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
The New Age Outlaws (c) vs The Acolytes
FIRST EVER TAG TEAM TABLES MATCH
The Dudley Boyz vs The Hardy Boyz
WWF WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - BIKINI CONTEST
Sgt Slaughter, Michael Hayes, the Brooklyn Brawler, Tony Garea & Harvey Wippleman will be the judges scoring /10 for each participant.
| The Kat (c) | Ivory | | Jacqueline | Barbara Bush | | Tori | Luna Vachon | | TBA |
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OPEN CHALLENGE
Kurt Angle vs TBA
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LIVE FROM MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, a building with rich history when it comes to the World Wrestling Federation. For decades, New York City has been the home for many of the WWF's most epic shows. The hallowed halls have been illustrated with memories of groundbreaking, historic events throughout the company's existence. It is the place where Hulkamania was born in 1984 when Hulk Hogan won the WWF Championship for the first time from the Iron Sheik. It has been home to the first ever WrestleMania on March 31, 1985, as well as its tenth anniversary in 1994. It is the place where Stone Cold Steve Austin first delivered the Stunner to Mr McMahon. And tonight on January 23, 2000: it is the home to the thirteenth annual Royal Rumble. Thirty men will enter, but only one man will walk out with a guaranteed shot at the World Wrestling Federation Championship on April 2 at WrestleMania.
The Royal Rumble in Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York went on the air, live on pay-per-view, with a packed house tonight of 19,231 in attendance - a rabid New York crowd prepared, as Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler welcomed us to the show, running down the card for tonight's events.
The Dudley Boyz made their way out to the ring to loud boos from this intense New York City crowd in attendance. Bubba Ray got on the microphone immediately as they awaited their match - the opening contest scheduled to be the first ever tag team tables match. Bubba Ray Dudley treaded dirt on the "ass-backwards" New York fans, wondering how they could possibly boo the Dudley Boyz, cheer the Hardy Boyz - and boo Atlanta Braves pitcher John Rocker. Bubba was about to talk trash some more, but the theme of the Hardy Boyz hit, bringing out their opponents Matt and Jeff, rushing to the ring!
1) THE FIRST EVER TAG TEAM TABLES MATCH THE HARDY BOYZ (Jeff & Matt Hardy) vs THE DUDLEY BOYZ (D-Von & Bubba Ray Dudley)The rivalry between the Hardy Boyz and the Dudley Boyz has reached new heights, all rooting to RAW is WAR back on January 10, where the Dudley Boyz looked to make a big name for themselves in putting the Hardys' manager Terri Runnels through a table, and Terri has been absent from WWF programming ever since. The Hardys have looked for retribution, and even put Bubba Ray through a table last Monday night on RAW; and here we are, with the two teams ready to battle one another. In the first ever tag team tables match, the only way to win is to send both members of the opposite team through tables. The two teams brawled it out early on in the ring, with D-Von and Matt sent out to the floor. Madison Square Garden was hot for this match, and very quickly D-Von introduced wood to the match, setting it up at ringside against a barricade. In the ring, Jeff was getting the better of Bubba until being cut off with a back elbow. The match continued with Bubba sending Jeff out to the floor as well - though a double snapmare attempt by the Dudleys to Jeff went awry when Matt interrupted things, delivering a steel chair shot to the back of Bubba Ray. Jeff hopped onto the barricade and balanced across, delivering a clothesline to D-Von: and soon after, another table was introduced where Matt and Jeff delivered a double suplex, eliminating D-Von Dudley in 4:29. The Dudley Boyz were one man down now, but Bubba was able to fight off both Hardys with a bionic elbow and a chairshot to the head of Matt.The match continued with Bubba sending Jeff over the barricade into the crowd, then setting his sights on Matt. Bubba Ray caught a top rope attempt by Matt into a powerbomb, but when setting up a table, Matt fired back with a sideslam. Matt propped Bubba on the table, then went up to the second rope for a diving legdrop - but the previously eliminated D-Von got involved, and shoved Matt off through an empty table! Matt was not eliminated however due to D-Von's elimination, but Bubba immediately ordered D-Von to set up another one. Bubba sat on the top rope waiting for D-Von to bring Matt to him - exactly how the Dudleys disposed of Terri Runnels three weeks ago on RAW - but Matt fought D-Von off, then climbed up looking for a suplex...but Bubba fought him off, then delivered a jumping powerbomb off the second rope, eliminating Matt Hardy in 7:20. We were down to two, and Jeff Hardy came off the barricade at Bubba Ray and D-Von with a dropkick! Jeff sent D-Von careening through the propped up table against the barricade, then brought the fight to Bubba up the aisleway by the entrance. Jeff set up a table in the aisleway, but Bubba jumped him from behind, Bubba Ray body slamming Jeff right on the concrete floor! Bubba set up another table in the aisleway, but before long Matt came after Bubba - this match had broken down into four Superstars moving around despite eliminations, as Matt and Bubba traded blows until D-Von got involved too. D-Von brought the fight to Matt, whilst Bubba had Jeff laid out on the two tables. Bubba climbed up the stairway by the entrance tunnel - Bubba going up, but Jeff resiliently got up and went after Bubba. Jeff brought Bubba back down the stairway, and the two traded blows, with Matt delivering a chairshot to the spine of Bubba, knocking him down to the aisleway! Matt placed Bubba onto the two tables, whilst Jeff stood on top of the entrance tunnel, some fifteen feet above the floor in MSG - Jeff posing for the hot New York crowd, then delivering a death defying Swanton Bomb, eliminating Bubba Ray Dudley in 11:45!THE HARDY BOYZ (Matt & Jeff Hardy) def. THE DUDLEY BOYZ (D-Von & Bubba Ray Dudley) IN THE FIRST EVER TAG TEAM TABLES MATCH (11:45) Matt helped Jeff up to his feet, the Hardy Boyz victorious in the first ever tag team tables match, and having settled the score with the Dudley Boyz after a barbaric match tonight in Madison Square Garden. The Hardys celebrated in the aisleway when Terri came running out to congratulate her boys - Terri back from the traumatic hiatus brought by the Dudley Boyz sending her through a table three weeks ago. The Hardys left, and notably Terri was wearing a robe - prompting Jerry Lawler to excitedly speculate about her involvement in tonight's WWF Women's Championship Ms Royal Rumble bikini contest.
In the office of Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, the entire D-Generation X faction were sat around prepared for their respective matches on tonight's Royal Rumble show. The World Wrestling Federation Champion told X-Pac, Billy Gunn and Road Dogg that tonight is potentially the biggest night for DX. They are all in championship matches - the New Age Outlaws defend their WWF Tag Team Championships against the Acolytes; X-Pac challenges Chris Jericho and Chyna for the WWF Intercontinental Championship, to hopefully make holding the title official; and he will put an end to Mick Foley's legacy in a Street Fight for the WWF Championship. X-Pac talked about how after tonight, they need to still be holding all of the gold. Road Dogg and Billy Gunn enthusiastically talked about how they couldn't wait to decimate Bradshaw and Faarooq. Stephanie told DX that tonight, they need to show who has the power in the World Wrestling Federation. "The Game" told DX how proud he was of all of them, and all members put their hands in; a motivated D-Generation X prepared for their matches tonight.
The theme of the "Olympic Hero" hit, bringing Kurt Angle out to the ring to loud boos from the Madison Square Garden crowd. The Olympic Gold Medalist came out with a microphone, talking his way to the ring. He said that tonight was a big night for New York City, because not only was he going to bring the Three Is to this miserable, downtrodden city. He was going to give them more hope than settling on the New York Rangers - because tonight he has graced them with his presence - a real Olympic Gold Medalist - and tonight, offering an opportunity to one WWF Superstar to challenge him for his undefeated streak. Angle then told his mystery opponent to show his face. After moments of pausing, the lights flickered orange and black - and out came a man sporting a black towel of his head. It was Tazz from ECW, who got a ruckus ovation!2) KURT ANGLE'S OPEN CHALLENGE
KURT ANGLE vs TAZZ Since Kurt Angle arrived in the World Wrestling Federation back at the Survivor Series on November 14, 1999, he has been undefeated in singles action. The Olympic Gold Medalist has been arrogant about his accolades in recent years, having won the 1996 Olympics in amateur wrestling with a broken neck. He has alienated the entire WWF locker room in the process, despite wins over the likes of Steve Blackman, Gangrel, the Godfather, Edge, the Headbangers, Test and Viscera. But despite this, Angle has yearned for more: choosing against entering the 2000 Royal Rumble match and instead deciding on opening up a challenge. Unfortunately for him, it was Tazz who answered the challenge, making his WWF debut tonight in the familiar city of New York. Tazz, a former World Champion in Extreme Championship Wrestling, known for his mat-based submission style - has choked out many in the past, but could Angle be the first recipient of the "Human Suplex Machine" tonight in Madison Square Garden?The "Olympic Hero" could not have anticipated this, despite Tazz's signs of debuting in recent weeks with the familiar flickering orange lights being present at times when Angle has been competing on RAW is WAR and SmackDown!. Tazz received thunderous 'ECW' chants from the 19,000 in attendance - and Kurt Angle for the first time in his career looked concerned. Angle charged Tazz, who immediately took him to school with a big T-bone suplex! Angle received a belly-to-belly suplex, and then was taken to the mat by the submission machine - at least until Angle started to gain some offense here. Angle went to work on grounding Tazz, before delivering some hard-hitting shots to Tazz. Angle attempted the Olympic Slam on the "Human Suplex Machine", just for Tazz to slip out - and suddenly a choke was locked in known as the Tazzmission - Tazz took Angle down on his back! Angle struggled - but ultimately, Angle gave up, not just the match - but his undefeated streak in the process!TAZZ def. KURT ANGLE (3:43)
"The Human Suplex Machine" had come out victorious in impressive fashion. After over two months of the Olympic Gold Medalist running along with an undefeated streak in the World Wrestling Federation, Tazz, formerly of Extreme Championship Wrestling, had just eliminated Kurt Angle's accolade in under five minutes! Angle was out cold whilst the referee raised Tazz's hand in victory. Angle was not moving, and eventually had to have two referees help him out of the ring. It was all over for the "Olympic Hero"!
Backstage, Michael Cole was standing by with the Acolytes, who later tonight get their opportunity at the WWF Tag Team Championships. Bradshaw and Faarooq were rowdy tonight, talking up how they have waited six weeks for this shot to get their hands on the New Age Outlaws. Faarooq talked about how the Outlaws have ducked them for weeks, and how they are going to get their asses kicked tonight. Bradshaw said that tonight, it all pays off. The Acolytes will be the next WWF Tag Team Champions.
3) WWF UNDISPUTED INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP - TRIPLE THREAT MATCH CHRIS JERICHO (c) vs X-PAC vs CHYNA (c) This match was a first of its kind in the World Wrestling Federation. In the midst of a heated rivalry between the "Ninth Wonder of the World" Chyna and Chris Jericho, dating back to October 1999; it was on December 30 on SmackDown! where Y2J and Chyna fought again in a match ending in controversial fashion with both Superstars having their shoulders on the mat. On January 3's episode of RAW is WAR, Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley ruled that both Chyna and Jericho would represent the title as co-title holders. Obviously, tension ran high between the two with both still clearly hating each other's guts. Unable to get along, it escalated in the midst of X-Pac challenging for the WWF Intercontinental Championship, a match that ended in disqualification, and led to X-Pac stealing the phyical title. And here we are: tonight at the Royal Rumble, a triple threat match to determine the Undisputed WWF Intercontinental Champion - and both co-holders of the title are not even holding the title. That title would be in X-Pac's possession going into this match: the third man in this match. But after tonight, there could be only one WWF Undisputed Intercontinental Champion.
The match got underway with Chris Jericho and Chyna immediately going after X-Pac in dramatic fashion: the co-Intercontinental Champions immediately sending X-Pac reeling out to the floor in seconds - leaving Chris Jericho and Chyna to stare one another down, prepared to get into a brawl right here in the Garden in New York City. They went at it by trading blows: Jericho sending Chyna off the ropes and attempting a roll-up, just for Chyna to power out of it and bodyslam Y2J! Chyna and Y2J were here to continue their rivalry that has gone through the 1999 Survivor Series and Armageddon in previous months: but they were stopped yet again by X-Pac, who roundhouse kicked Chyna's head almost off. Jericho and X-Pac now went at it with multiple chop and kick exchanges. X-Pac tried for the X-Factor at one moment, just for Jericho to block and attempt the Walls of Jericho - blocked when Chyna clotheslined Jericho.
The match continued with Chyna gorilla pressing X-Pac down for a near fall, broken up this time by Chris Jericho. It was clear how much these three Superstars wanted the WWF Intercontinental Championship exclusively, as the "Ninth Wonder of the World" sent Jericho into the corner before delivering a double handspring back elbow across the ring, then delivered a sleeper slam on X-Pac for another near fall. All three Superstars were giving it their all despite also having to compete in the Royal Rumble match later on tonight, when X-Pac suddenly delivered an X-Factor to Chyna out of nowhere: covering her, when Jericho came off the second rope with the springboard moonsault breaking the fall, covering Chyna - but X-Pac also broke it up. Jericho tossed X-Pac out to the floor then went for the Walls of Jericho on Chyna, but X-Pac immediately got back inside and shoved Jericho off. X-Pac crotch chopped and delivered the Bronco Buster on Jericho, before getting Chyna with it as well! X-Pac delivered a second X-Factor on Chyna, but turned around to receive the Walls of Jericho! Jericho had X-Pac locked in, but as Chyna crawled in an attempt to break it up, X-Pac was forced into submission!
CHRIS JERICHO (c) def. X-PAC & CHYNA TO WIN THE WWF UNDISPUTED INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN A TRIPLE THREAT MATCH (7:51)
After weeks of a contentious relationship as co-holder of the WWF Intercontinental Championship with Chyna, Chris Jericho had finally done it, becoming now a two-time holder of the title! X-Pac was down and in pain, whilst Y2J finally gained complete possession of the title. Jericho celebrated with the title, when Chyna suddenly emerged before Jericho with a tightlipped expression on her face. After some short words, Chyna offered a handshake to Y2J, and Chris Jericho complied. Chyna left, as Jericho celebrated to the applause of the Madison Square Garden crowd.
In the backstage area, Kurt Angle had finally come through from being choked out by Tazz earlier tonight, effectively ending his undefeated streak in the World Wrestling Federation. Bewildered, Angle asked an official if he had won tonight, but the referee told him he hadn't. Angle was furious, flipping over a table next to him and kicking a crate. Angle was full of rage after losing tonight, complaining that he had lost unfairly and that he should still be undefeated!
In the interview area, Kevin Kelly was standing by with the Big Show, just over an hour away from competing in the 2000 Royal Rumble match. Kelly asked Show for his thoughts about tonight's match, when Show obnoxiously asked him what there was to say. Show told Kelly that he was going to win tonight's match because he was screwed out of the WWF Championship. He should still be World Wrestling Federation Champion, and it annoys him that he has to put up with twenty-nine losers out there. But that's fine - because tonight he was going to prove to everybody in the Royal Rumble match why he is a "Big Nasty Bastard", because everybody was going to get thrown over the top rope tonight.
The New Age Outlaws' theme hit, bringing out the WWF Tag Team Champions prepared for this title defense against recent rivals the Acolytes, in what should be a hard-hitting barnburner of a title match tonight in Madison Square Garden. Road Dogg hit the ring with a microphone in hand, delivering their signature ring introduction monologue - but suddenly as Billy Gunn was prepared to conclude it, the Acolytes' theme hit, and out charged the challengers!
4) WWF TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
NEW AGE OUTLAWS (Road Dogg & Billy Gunn) (c) vs THE ACOLYTES (Faarooq & Bradshaw) Six weeks ago on December 12, 1999 at Armageddon, the Acolytes were victorious in a twenty-team battle royal to determine the next number one contenders to the WWF Tag Team Championships. Held by the five-time champions, the New Age Outlaws. However after Triple H married his way into power with himself and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley at the helm, the New Age Outlaws using their alliance in D-Generation X, have thrown every obstacle that they could throw in the Acolytes' way of the titles. With so many brawls going down in recent weeks between the two teams; and with Road Dogg having cheated his way to victory last Thursday night on SmackDown, the Acolytes were ready for a barnburner.It was noted that Bradshaw and Faarooq were also set to compete in the 2000 Royal Rumble match later tonight, whilst Road Dogg and Billy Gunn stood sheepishly anxious for combat in this match. The match began with Bradshaw and Faarooq cleaning house of the New Age Outlaws; Bradshaw sending Road Dogg over the top rope to the floor whilst Faarooq big back body dropped Gunn right on top of his partner! The Outlaws tried to use this valuable time as a breather, but the Acolytes were in hot pursuit, continuing their savage attack out at ringside. They brought the fight back inside, where Faarooq found himself the recipient of a double spinebuster from the Outlaws, and this is where the champions began to take over. Gunn delivered several blows to the face of Faarooq, whilst Road Dogg came in with the Shaky knee drop. The Outlaws mocked Bradshaw, who tried to get in after being provoked - distracting the referee - and allowing Road Dogg and Billy Gunn to attack Faarooq further, in the process. Road Dogg delivered Shake, Rattle and Roll to Faarooq, but Faarooq suddenly lashed out with a big spinebuster, and the chase was on. Road Dogg got to his corner first, tagging in Billy Gunn - but Bradshaw got the tag as well, and the mean Texan came rushing in: a big boot for Gunn, and a big back body drop for Road Dogg. Bradshaw clotheslined Road Dogg over the top rope once again, whilst Faarooq came in and the Acolytes looked prepared to double team Gunn now. They got him up for the double powerbomb, but Road Dogg slipped in, just to get the Clothesline From Hell from Bradshaw! The Acolytes were on their way to victory when Faarooq delivered the Dominator to Billy Gunn - but the Mean Street Posse came out to the ring! In recent weeks, D-Generation X's lackeys; Rodney, Joey Abs and Pete Gas entered the ring, just to get a Clothesline From Hell from Bradshaw! The Acolytes delivered a double powerbomb to Rodney - but this distraction provided enough that the referee was subdued, and Road Dogg came in, bouncing the WWF Tag Team Championship off the skull of Bradshaw! Billy Gunn covered him - and the Outlaws had stolen this match!THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS (Road Dogg & Billy Gunn) (c) def. THE ACOLYTES (Faarooq & Bradshaw) TO RETAIN THE WWF TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS (7:12) With the assistance of the Mean Street Posse, Billy Gunn and Road Dogg had stolen this WWF Tag Team Championship match from the Acolytes! The New Age Outlaws cowered out to the floor as Faarooq re-entered the ring; Faarooq and Bradshaw p*ssed off about losing this big title match at the Royal Rumble to the Outlaws! The Acolytes still had the Royal Rumble match ahead of them, but they were cheated in this bout tonight.
A video package aired, setting things up for our big World Wrestling Federation Championship Street Fight, scheduled to go down in just a few moments between two men that absolutely despised each other: Triple H and Mankind. A rivalry that has been three years building up to this point, back in September 1997, Triple H and Mick Foley engaged in a war of a falls count anywhere match in Madison Square Garden. Flash-forward two years, and Triple H was able to knock off a victory over Mankind to secure his first ever WWF Championship victory. Months later, with Mankind and the Rock still thorns in his side, Triple H got married to Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, the boss's daughter. Now the authority, they booked Foley and Rock to face one another in a Pink Slip on a Pole match, which the "Brahma Bull" came out on top of - forcing Mankind to leave the World Wrestling Federation. Triple H and Stephanie continued to abuse their power until finally, after losing a six-man tag team match to the Rock and the Acolytes, Mankind was legally reinstated - and after Triple H's blood. "The Game" claimed Mankind lived in a fantasy world and needed to wake up - but Mankind begged to differ: he wanted to take out thirteen years of pain, suffering and frustration out of "the Game"s ass, in a Street Fight!5) WWF CHAMPIONSHIP - STREET FIGHT
TRIPLE H (w/Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley (c) vs MANKINDWith the scene set, here on January 23, 2000 in New York City's hallowed halls, Madison Square Garden - two men were about to go to war in the thirteen annual Royal Rumble. "The Game" walked to the ring a determined man, ready to put an end to Mick Foley's career - something he has been apparently very inclined to do tonight for several weeks now. Meanwhile, Mankind hit the ring to a loud ovation, the entire New York crowd in support of the challenger, wanting Mankind to become a three time WWF Champion. Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley stood in the corner of Triple H, here to support her husband - but "the Game" seemed quite concerned for her safety, expecting that this match would turn into such a gory bloodbath. The bell sounded, and both men in this match got ready to square off. Talking trash kicked things off, with the two Superstars exchanging words. The biggest prize in the World Wrestling Federation was at stake, and suddenly the two came to blows in the centre of the ring!
Triple H and Mankind continued to battle it out with lefts and rights, both men seeking big, and neither man willing to back down. Triple H sent Mankind off the ropes, but Mankind came back with a clothesline! Mankind, whose leg was still limp after being attacked by Stephanie with a sledgehammer on RAW is WAR this past week; and later D-Generation X on SmackDown! three nights ago, was fighting through the pain visibly early on. Mankind continued to attack Triple H, sending him into the corner and looking for the running knee in the corner - but Triple H slid out to the floor. "The Game" stumbled looking for a breather, but Mankind charged him from behind with another clothesline on the floor! Triple H against the steel steps, Mankind charged him again and this time was successful in delivering the running knee, sandwiching "the Game"s head against the steps and Mankind's knee! Mankind may have hurt his leg some more, but he looked under the ring and brought out...a barbwire 2x4! The wire ridden board was risen to much excitement in Madison Square Garden, but when Mankind swung for "the Game", Triple H ducked it and Mankind got nothing but steps - and Triple H then kicked Mankind's leg from under him! Triple H picked up the barbwire 2x4, and slammed it against Mankind's spine!
In control now, the World Wrestling Federation Champion delivered a second shot this time to the head of Mankind, before rolling him inside for a near fall. Anything goes in this Street Fight, and Triple H was illustrating that now. "The Game" began stomping at the leg, trying to weaken it - but a figure-four leglock attempt went awry as Mankind kicked him off. Mankind then got up and delivered a flapjack to "the Game", Foley then coming off the ropes with a big elbow drop! Mankind left the ring and retrieved his barbwire 2x4; then swung for Triple H but missed again - Triple H ducked it, but Mankind swung back, slamming it into the face of "the Game"! Stephanie watched on in horror, and Triple H was now a bloody mess - Mankind mounting Triple H and pounding away at the champion! Mankind promised Triple H he was going to put him through what Mankind suffered for thirteen long years, and it was coming to fruition tonight, as Mankind left the ring and introduced....a big black bag. He slid back inside and poured them all out, thousands of thumbtacks hitting the canvas!
The New York crowd were bloodthirsty upon the sight of these thumbtacks: "the Game" immediately sliding out of harm's way into the waiting arms of Stephanie! Triple H grabbed his WWF Championship as Stephanie helped him up the aisleway towards the entrance...but Mankind chased after them, knocking Triple H down! Mankind grabbed a steel chair from the front row and slammed it into the spine of the WWF Champion! Mankind dragged Triple H's carcass back to the ring, where Mankind found himself low blowed by "the Game". Stephanie was horrified, but cheered her husband on as he successfully applied the figure-four leglock on Mankind; Mankind riving in pain as the pressure was all on Mankind's leg. He kept it locked in, but Mankind attempted to roll over and reverse the pressure - and it worked! Triple H grabbed the bottom rope and used all the pressure to break it up. Triple H spinebustered Mankind and then nailed him in the spine again with the barbwire 2x4; covering, but Mankind wouldn't stay down!
Triple H stomped away at Mankind when Stephanie called her husband over - introducing the deadly sledgehammer! "The Game" took it from her and looked to clock Mankind in the skull with it, but Mankind low blowed "the Game" this time! Mankind then delivered a big back body drop dropping the WWF Champion in the thumbtacks! Thousands of tacks were stuck in the back of "the Game", and this was getting more and more brutal fast! Triple H rolled around in the tacks then rolled out to the floor, and Mankind climbed out to the apron, running off the apron with a big elbow drop on the WWF Champion on the floor! Mankind sent Triple H careening into the steel steps, but Triple H turned it around and Mankind went knee first into the steps, flipping him over! "The Game" was losing a lot of blood but he was fighting; Triple H collapsing in the ring. Mankind slowly moved back into the ring, crawling to the barbwire 2x4 - but as he did so, Triple H stopped him dead in his tracks with a sledgehammer to the skull, covering him...but Mankind was not done yet! In disbelief, Triple H covered two more times to two more near falls; and Mankind was alive and fighting! Mankind and Triple H traded heavy blows with strikes on their knees - neither man willing to give up. But suddenly, Mankind hooked the arms of Triple H and dropped him with a double arm DDT right into the thumbtacks face first! Mankind covered - but Triple H kicked out this time!
The war raged on, with both men indeed going through hell in a bloodbath Street Fight in Madison Square Garden: the World Wrestling Federation Championship at stake! Mankind was using the ropes to stand on a bad leg, and much blood loss. Mankind scraped the mask off of his head revealing the exhausted, bloody face of Mick Foley. The fantasy world was a reality now. Mankind picked up the barbwire board whilst Triple H was defenseless on his knees. Mankind arched back with the barbwire 2x4: when Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley snatched it from him. Mankind glared Stephanie down - Foley looking to grab Stephanie by the hair. He pulled Mr Socko out of his sweatpants, and applied the Mandible Claw on poor, defenseless Stephanie! Stephanie dropped the board, and Foley was now getting revenge on the boss's daughter - but Triple H came from behind with a sledgehammer shot to the back of the leg! Mankind dropped to the canvas as Stephanie escaped the ring - Triple H sealing the deal with a sledgehammer shot to the skull, covering...but Foley kicked out again! Triple H was vicious, storming to his feet and hooking the arms of Mankind...the Pedigree connecting! Hook of the leg - and Triple H retained the WWF Championship! TRIPLE H (w/Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley) (c) def. MANKIND IN A STREET FIGHT TO RETAIN THE WWF CHAMPIONSHIP (22:12)
"The Game" had come out on top a bloody mess, but regardless of the bloodbath he had just ensued in, the World Wrestling Federation Champion was still the man in the WWF. Triple H could barely stand, being helped out of the ring by Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, who too was traumatized by the events that had gone down tonight in Madison Square Garden! Mankind was down in the ring, but finally with the help of the ropes was able to stand - and Mankind received a standing ovation for his efforts in tonight's war. Mankind left the ring on his own terms, not about to leave this alone. Mankind was still a WWF Superstar - and as far as he and Triple H's war goes, it was not over yet. Mankind would live to fight another day.
"The Big Red Machine" was seen with Tori, who was once again trying to convince Kane that she had to take part in the Ms Royal Rumble bikini contest tonight for the WWF Women's Championship. Kane continued to shake his head, not approving of Tori's choice in participating. Tori then told Kane that she knew what would cheer him up - with her back to the camera opening her robe to reveal her bikini to Kane! Kane's moods lightened as he stood up to try and touch her - but Tori told her that he could only touch her when she is the WWF Women's Champion, and he has won the Royal Rumble match tonight.
The Rock was in the interview area with Kevin Kelly, and shortly Rock would be a participant in the 2000 Royal Rumble match. The "Brahma Bull" was hopping around all motivated, as Kevin Kelly asked Rock for his chances going into tonight's match. Rock cut him off, telling Kelly that he needs to stop acting dumb questions. Rock informed Kevin Kelly that tonight the Rock was to face many threats that could put an end to his pursuit of winning the Royal Rumble match and going on to WrestleMania 2000. It could be Crash Holly, or it could be Steve Blackman. So many Superstars could step to the Rock and jeopardize his chances, but he would not let this happen. Rock said that tonight, whether it's Kane, the Big Show, X-Pac, or even Crash Holly or Steve Blackman - all of those monkeyasses would be going over the top rope and hitting the floor, if you smell what the Rock is cooking.
But before anything, it was time for the WWF Women's Championship Ms Royal Rumble bikini contest. Jerry Lawler welcomed us to the contest, acting as tonight's official master of ceremonies: "King" extremely excited to get this contest underway. She introduced the five judges for the festivities: Sgt Slaughter, Harvey Wippleman, Tony Garea, Michael Hayes and the Brooklyn Brawler. The judges we were told would rank each woman's ass-ets on scorecards rating each woman out of ten. The winner and WWF Women's Champion by the end would be the woman that has scored the most votes tallied up from each scorecard.
6) WWF WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - MS ROYAL RUMBLE BIKINI CONTEST
THE KAT (c) vs IVORY vs JACQUELINE vs BARBARA BUSH vs LUNA VACHON vs TORI vs TERRI RUNNELS vs DEBRA Each woman it was revealed would be given fifteen seconds to flaunt their stuff for the Madison Square Garden crowd - and as each woman came out one by one in their robes, it was described that the Kat had wanted this contest organized to specifically defend her WWF Women's Championship more, and prove herself as an effective, groundbreaking woman in the World Wrestling Federation. Terri Runnels, after making her return to WWF programming earlier tonight after her Hardy Boyz' win against the Dudley Boyz in tag team tables action, was here to also take part...as well as Debra! Debra was here making her first appearance in several months, a surprise entrant in this bikini contest invitational. One by one, the women undressed and flaunted their stuff. Despite the enthusiasm from the Kat, who revealed a bubble wrap bikini before unwrapping to reveal a tiny bra and a G-string; Barbara Bush in all white; Jacqueline in an unorthodox one-piece bikini; Tori, Terri and Debra, Ivory and Luna Vachon voiced their unappreciation for the match type, and claimed they just wanted the WWF Women's Championship. They undressed regardless, but were rated quite low. The judges seemed extremely pleased with their jobs, but as soon as the Kat unveiled her tiny bikini, it went from six to ten in a heartbeat - and Jerry Lawler raised her hand in victory!
THE KAT (c) def. IVORY, JACQUELINE, BARBARA BUSH, LUNA VACHON, TORI, TERRI RUNNELS, DEBRA IN THE MS ROYAL RUMBLE BIKINI CONTEST TO RETAIN THE WWF CHAMPIONSHIP
The Kat celebrated her win as WWF Women's Champion still, and the crowd seemed extremely supportive of this decision. Despite this, the other women took exception - and very quickly things escalated into a big catfight between the eight women! All eight women rolled around the ring, and even caught Jerry Lawler in the exchange, rolling all over him. The Kat exited the ring quickly, and was disgusted at the other girls' behavior in this bikini contest. Kat may have organized a title defense, but she definitely has a lot more competition outlined after this than she thought!
The next time the World Wrestling Federation will be on pay-per-view will be on February 27, 2000. From the Hartford Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut, the WWF presents No Way Out.
Up next was the annual Royal Rumble match, and the stakes are high. A video package preceded it, showing what is at stake and who is involved in this year's match. Over the years, the Royal Rumble match has become more and more prestigious, with thirty Superstars entering, and only one man being able to walk out victorious. The match has made Superstars, with a past history of winners from Hulk Hogan to Ric Flair, to Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and...Mr McMahon? This year, the stakes are similar. The winner of this match will decide the challenger for the World Wrestling Federation Championship at the grandest stage of them all, WrestleMania on April 2. Who will be the one in thirty?
Howard Finkel hyped up the New York City crowd for the thirteenth annual Royal Rumble match, running down the rules for this bout. Two Superstars will start, and every ninety seconds a new Superstar will enter, which will continue until thirty have entered. Elimination can only occur when a Superstar goes over the top rope with both feet touching the floor. And the winner will be decided when only one Superstar remains - that Superstar going to the main event of WrestleMania in Anaheim on April 2, to challenge for the World Wrestling Federation Championship.
7) THE 2000 ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH Edge (#1) and Grandmaster Sexay (#2) started off the Royal Rumble, with the two exchanging high flying moves in the early goings. Edge connected with a Spear, then attempted to dump Grandmaster Sexay out, but Al Snow (#3) came out and saved Edge was elimination. Snow, one of the prime loners of the World Wrestling Federation today attacked both men, attempting to dump Grandmaster Sexay, who fired back. Edge and Sexay teamed up to take down Snow, and Grandmaster Sexay wanted to dance, just to want into a spinning wheel kick from Edge! Hardcore Holly (#4) was out next, going after practically everybody, attempting to eliminate Grandmaster Sexay though he was stopped as Scotty 2 Hotty (#5) was out next, rescuing his Too Cool partner from elimination! The action was branching out now, as Al Snow came off the top rope with a missile dropkick on Too Cool; Snow standing tall at least temporarily - as the Big Bossman (#6) was out next. Bossman had brought his nightstick in with him, and went around clubbing everybody in sight! Bossman jumped Edge and got him over the top rope onto the apron, but by the time he was this close to eliminating him, out came Test (#7) to attack him! Test, who has been a rival of the Bossman in recent weeks, having taken the WWF Hardcore Championship from him last Monday on RAW, dumped Bossman over the top, and the Big Bossman was eliminated in 7:44. Al Snow then went after Test, who responded by big back body dropping Snow over the top rope, eliminating Al Snow in 8:08.
Rikishi Phatu (#8) was out next, Phatu hitting the ring and immediately cleaning house with a big superkick to Test, then sending Edge through the ropes to the floor. Rikishi looked around and was surrounded by Too Cool - which is when Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay both secured their sunglasses - and handed Rikishi a pair. Next thing you knew, Too Cool and Rikishi were dancing under red lights, much to the excitement of the Madison Square Garden crowd! But all of a sudden, with his teammates' backs turned, Rikishi delivered a clothesline to both men, then eliminated Scotty 2 Hotty & Grandmaster Sexay in 9:32! Rikishi Phatu went back after Edge, but in came Viscera (#9) - a man even bigger than Rikishi entering the fray in this match! The two super heavyweights went at it when all of a sudden in came Kaientai; Taka Michinoku and Sho Funaki running in unofficially - but the two immediately tried to attack Rikishi and Viscera...just to get decimated by the two. As Rikishi and Viscera simultaneously tossed Michinoku and Funaki out, Edge, Test and Hardcore Holly immediately went after them. British Bulldog (#10) made his return after a short stint away next, the Bulldog hitting the ring and immediately clotheslining Edge over the top rope in 12:06. Bulldog followed up by bodyslamming Rikishi to a big ovation; and then connected with a Running Powerslam on Hardcore Holly!
Chris Jericho (#11) came out next, the new WWF Intercontinental Champion hitting the ring and immediately targeted Bulldog. The veteran former Intercontinental Champion tried to swat the smaller Canadian away, but Jericho was able to take him down for a Walls of Jericho, but Viscera tried to eliminate Y2J! Bradshaw (#12) was next, hitting the ring and immediately clocking Holly with a Clothesline From Hell. Bulldog meanwhile delivered his second big bodyslam of the night, this time to the 500-pound Viscera, much to the awe of the Garden! Mark Henry (#13) was out next, "Sexual Chocolate" now a part of the super heavyweight club forming in the ring; Henry going after everybody including hitting a big splash on Test. Crash Holly (#14) came out next, and now both Holly Cousins were a part of the Rumble. The two Hollys attempted to double team Test in forcing him out, but Rikishi broke it up - just for Viscera to then target Rikishi. Suddenly everybody targeted Viscera, and the Holly Cousins, Test, Bulldog, Jericho and Bradshaw dumped Viscera out in 19:46! Steve Blackman (#15) was next, hitting the ring and assisting Test in eliminating Mark Henry in 20:10. Despite this, the Holly Cousins continued their pursuit in taking on the super heavyweight Rikishi - just for Phatu to dump Hardcore and Crash Holly in 20:39!
The Rock (#16) was out to the loudest reaction of the night, the "Brahma Bull" hitting the ring and immediately delivering a Rock Bottom to Bradshaw, and then eliminating Steve Blackman in 21:53, as well as Test in 22:13! Rock was on a roll, until Chris Jericho suddenly cut him off with a sleeper slam! Jericho and Bulldog formed a union to try and eliminate a heavy favorite in the Rock; but fellow Samoan, Rikishi Phatu came to the rescue. Road Dogg (#17) hit the ring and joined in on the attack on Rock, until Bradshaw went after him! Bradshaw was after revenge after being screwed out of the WWF Tag Team Championships earlier tonight, but Bulldog intercepted. Faarooq (#18) conveniently entered next, and the Acolytes had Road Dogg right where they wanted him! Meanwhile, Rikishi and Rock were now going at it, but just as Bulldog was gloating whilst attacking Jericho, he turned around and British Bulldog was clotheslined out in 25:25 by the Rock! Elsewhere, the Acolytes delivered a big double powerbomb to Road Dogg as retribution for the loss earlier tonight. The Big Show (#19) was next - Show stomping into the ring and immediately dumping Bradshaw over the top rope in 28:14. Show grabbed a hold of Rikishi and impressively delivered a big Showstopper in the centre of the ring on the 400-pound Samoan for good measure! Show dumped Road Dogg out in 28:56, then attempted to go after Jericho until Chyna (#20) was out next - for the second year running, the only woman in the Royal Rumble match! Vexed over not being involved in the fall during the WWF Undisputed Intercontinental Championship match earlier tonight, Chyna went after Jericho herself - but Show grabbed both by the throat, looking to eliminate them, but Rock came from behind! Rock and Show went at it now, with Rock receiving a Showstopper from Big Show!
Val Venis (#21) was up next, the WWF European Champion climbing up to the top rope straight away and coming off with a Money Shot on the Rock! Venis was on a roll as he went for Jericho, whilst Chyna was actually trying to power Rikishi over the top rope in the corner. D-Lo Brown (#22) ran out, immediately targeting Val Venis over the corner, whilst Big Show found himself being double teamed by Rock and Jericho over in the corner. D-Lo got involved too, but despite the three of them attempting to dump Show out, the biggest man in this match was able to send all three Superstars flying across the ring. Chris Benoit (#23) was out next, to a loud ovation as "the Crippler" had just been a member of a rival organization just seven days ago, winning their World Heavyweight Championship! Benoit hit the ring and immediately took Venis down with the submission known as the Crossface - and Madison Square Garden was booming for this man's debut! Benoit came face to face with Big Show, but Benoit kicked him low, then instead went for Jericho, delivering a snap suplex on the fellow Canadian.
Kane (#24) was next, setting his pyrotechnics off and scaring everybody in the ring. "The Big Red Machine" hit the ring and cleaned house, dumping Faarooq in 35:20; D-Lo Brown in 35:38; and even Rikishi Phatu in 36:09! Kane was on a tear, catching Val Venis off the top rope, but Jericho intercepted, attacking Kane. Chyna joined in too - but unfortunately it led to Kane tossing Chyna over the top rope in 36:21! Christian (#25) was up next; Christian now the smallest man in this match, hitting the ring and targeting Val Venis. The Rock continued to struggle as Show tried to eliminate him meanwhile, whilst Jericho attempted to throw Benoit out but to no prevail. Benoit tossed Val Venis in 37:36, "the Crippler" now targeting Rock in siding with the Big Show. Bob Backlund (#26) of all people came out next - wearing a bowtie and braces, the legendary former WWF Champion had graced Madison Square Garden with his presence for the first time in years! Backlund decided to go after Kane of all people, attempting to secure the Chickenwing Crossface on the "Big Red Machine". It did not work out, as Kane eliminated Backlund fast, in 38:29. Prince Albert (#27) was out next, and Albert like the hoss he was delivered a bicycle kick to stun Show, sending him into the ropes! Rock, Jericho and Christian tried to charge Show over the top rope, but Kaientai suddenly returned! Taka Michinoku and Sho Funaki tried to join in - and everybody stopped. Kane proceeded to grab Kaientai by their throats, and delivered a huge double chokeslam to the Japanese tag team!
The Godfather (#28) was up next, without his Hos to the dissatisfaction of the Garden. Godfather nonetheless hit the ring and tried to take out Kane, but Albert jumped him. The battle continued with all eight Superstars trading elimination attempts, but finally one worked out as Benoit dumped Christian in 42:02. Benoit and Jericho then rushed Godfather and Albert brawling it out, the Godfather and Prince Albert eliminated in 42:17. Kane and Big Show suddenly grabbed both Canadians by the throat, delivering simultaneous chokeslams to Benoit and Jericho! But that is when both men came face to face - the two constant rivals prepared to fight, but Rock got involved, armed with a steel chair - bashing Kane across the skull with it! Rock delivered a second one, and then Rock clotheslined Kane over the top rope in 42:49! Rock was rolling, and the countdown clock ran down...bringing out... Cactus Jack (#29)!? Mick Foley had adorned the Cactus Jack attire, gotten bandaged up from his Street Fight with Triple H earlier tonight...and now he was in the Royal Rumble, in a damn good position! Cactus Jack quickly eliminated Chris Jericho in 43:43, then dove on the back of the Big Show trying to eliminate him! Show cornered him, but Rock jumped Show - and then Benoit got involved! With only one man left, X-Pac (#30) came out and got involved too; X-Pac immediately going for Rock.
X-Pac delivered multiple kicks to Rock, whilst Benoit and Cactus Jack teamed up to target Big Show. The match continued to go on, with all five men exchanging blows. X-Pac was sent through the ropes by Rock, and then came back in with the steel chair used earlier - bashing Show over the head with it...but it just pissed Show off! Show grabbed X-Pac by the throat and dumped X-Pac over the top rope in 49:24. We were officially down to the Final Four in the 2000 Royal Rumble match: The Rock, the Big Show, Chris Benoit, and Cactus Jack remained. Cactus Jack, the Rock and Benoit all jumped Show again, but this time Show was able to grab Benoit and hoisted him over the top rope - but Jack made the save. Cactus Jack delivered two clotheslines to the Big Show, but Show then grabbed Jack and instead tossed him over the top rope, eliminating Cactus Jack in 54:03 and ending his chances at going to the main event of WrestleMania on April 2 for a second time tonight! We are now down to three in the Royal Rumble, with Rock trading blows with Benoit, and despite a floatover DDT attempt, Benoit reversed it into a dragon screw, then locked on the Sharpshooter! Benoit had it locked in, but Show then grabbed a hold of Benoit's throat, and eliminated Chris Benoit in 56:16! Down to two, with the debuting Benoit having made a hot impression moments ago, we were left with Rock and Show: the two frontrunners in the 2000 Royal Rumble match. The two exchanged blows, with Show almost eliminating Rock, and Rock actually connecting with the Rock Bottom on the Big Show; but Show used his freakish strength to resist elimination. Rock landed on the apron from an elimination attempt, and then despite all of Show's doing, Rock hooked the head of Show in a DDT-like guillotine, and extremely slowly, the Big Show finally went over the top rope and hit the floor hard in 60:12!
THE ROCK WINS THE 2000 ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH (1:00:12)
In the end, only one man remained in the 2000 Royal Rumble, and his name was the Rock! The "Brahma Bull", after enduring forty minutes of punishment in the Rumble, had managed to avoid elimination - and ultimately had come out victorious! Rock celebrated his win to loud cheers from the Madison Square Garden crowd: nothing could stop the "People's Champion" now: he was going to WrestleMania on April 2 to challenge for the World Wrestling Federation Championship! Rock continued his celebration, as the Royal Rumble went off the air.
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Post by DTP. on Apr 23, 2017 22:24:53 GMT -5
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2000
HARTFORD CIVIC CENTER
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
Matches to be announced.
SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2000
ARROWHEAD POND
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
WWF CHAMPIONSHIP
TBD (c) vs The Rock
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Post by DTP. on Apr 24, 2017 19:40:53 GMT -5
WWF Jakked: January 29, 2000
Dark: Papi Chulo def. Jason Goodnight
Edge & Christian def. The Headbangers (Mosh & Thrasher)
Steve Blackman def. Prince Albert
The Godfather def. Julio Fantastico
LAST NIGHT'S ROYAL RUMBLE was one of the most action packed Royal Rumbles in history. Nineteen thousand fans in Madison Square Garden to bare witness to one of the most brutal Street Fights in World Wrestling Federation history, where Triple H - battered, bloody and beaten - was able to defeat Mankind to retain the WWF Championship. But for Mick Foley, the night was yet to end. The Royal Rumble match not only featured the return of Foley's alias in Cactus Jack - but it featured the debut of Chris Benoit. A competitor for a rival promotion, the former World Champion had New York City raving over his appearance. But despite these events, it all came down to two men: the Rock and the Big Show. The two went back and forth, but when it was all said and done...the Rock survived. The Rock won the 2000 Royal Rumble match, and was officially on his way to the main event of WrestleMania.
RAW is WAR, live from the First Union Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania opened with the World Wrestling Federation Champion Triple H gracing us with his presence. "The Game" had been through a war with Mankind last night at the Royal Rumble, and it showed as he walked to the ring with a bandaged forehead and a bad limp, with Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley on his arm. The power couple of the WWF stood in the ring to loud boos and "bunghole" chants, much to the dismay of the married couple. Stephanie took the microphone and said she expected more respect to her husband - he put his career on the line last night, and not just that - his life. She decreed Mankind to be a maniac, and if she had it her way, he would be arrested on attempted murder. She said that Triple H proved himself to be one of the greatest World Wrestling Federation Champions of all time with that performance, and the disrespect from these fans are volatile. Triple H took over, telling of how he beat Mick Foley's ass for twenty minutes, and sure, he got his ass kicked too - but in the end, everybody will remember that on that fateful night in Madison Square Garden, it was "the Game" who beat Mick Foley in his own playground. "The Game" continued, mentioning that what he couldn't stand about Mick Foley is that if it wasn't Mankind, he had to let his ego show. He called him egotistical, and that's why his pride got in the way and he actually thought he could pull the wool over everyone's eyes and try to win the Royal Rumble match as Cactus Jack. It's been a while since we last saw Cactus Jack - and "the Game" makes mention of how he's making a poor decision by coming back here.
The theme of Mankind hit, bringing out the man that came up short to "the Game" just last night in the WWF Championship match. Mick Foley had a microphone of his own, and Philadelphia were happy to see him. Mankind said that he admits that Triple H brought one hell of a fight last night, and they had a barnburner in the Garden in that Street Fight. But for all of "the Game"s comments regarding Cactus Jack in the Royal Rumble match, he cannot speak for him. Mankind said that everything he did last night was give it all for the World Wrestling Federation Championship. He put it all on the line, but Triple H cut him off, not having any of it. Triple H told Mankind that he knew what he was trying to do, but Mankind told Triple H that Cactus Jack is Cactus Jack. But Mankind - is Mankind. The masked man told Triple H that this is all besides the point now, because if Triple H is lucky, on April 2 at WrestleMania, "the Game" has a date with the Rock, and not Mankind. Triple H told Mankind that he is delusional, informing Mankind that fine, he will play his game. Which is why tonight, both Mankind and Cactus Jack will compete in matches. And he knows somebody that has personally requested to get his hands on Mankind. Mankind shrugged it off, telling Triple H that it doesn't matter who he throws at him - the fact of the matter is this, you can shed the man of his skin, and you can break the bones in his body, but you cannot crush the spirit of Mankind!
He declared that he will challenge for the WWF Championship on another day - but until then, with every ounce of him, he will tear everybody that "the Game" throws at him apart. Stephanie spoke back at Mankind, telling Mick that he was delusional. And suddenly, Davey Boy Smith jumped Mankind from behind with a big chair shot to the back! Mankind collapsed onto the ramp, as the former WWF Intercontinental Champion started to stomp away at Mankind. He was the hired gun for Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley on this night - "the Game" telling Mankind that tonight he will face Davey Boy Smith, one on one!
In the backstage area, Michael Cole was standing by with the Big Show, who was the last man to be eliminated in last night's Royal Rumble match. Cole couldn't even get his words out, as Big Show was irate. Show barked about how he should have won the Royal Rumble match last night - that nobody in that match was more dominant, more powerful, and more deserving of a WWF Championship shot in the main event of WrestleMania than him! Show talked about the Rock and how everything about the Rock drives him crazy: which is why tonight, he will take his frustration out when the Rock takes on he, the Big Show, face to man; man to man!
1) WWF TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP: THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS (Billy Gunn & Road Dogg) (c) def. THE ACOLYTES (Bradshaw & Faarooq) by disqualification (4:14)
The WWF Tag Team Championships were on the line again tonight, after the controversial conclusion to last night's title match between these two teams. The Acolytes could have been well on their way to victory against the Outlaws - but the Mean Street Posse provided the interference, costing Bradshaw and Faarooq the titles altogether. This was their second chance, and immediately they went at it with Billy Gunn and Road Dogg. The Acolytes dominated this match in the early moments, but the Outlaws started to slyly cheat their way into control. Working over Bradshaw, the Outlaws almost got the win on two occasions, before Faarooq got the tag and ran wild. The Acolytes had Billy Gunn right where they wanted him, setting up the double powerbomb, but the Mean Street Posse hit the ring, jumping Faarooq and Bradshaw!
For the second night in a row, the Mean Street Posse had been recruited by D-Generation X to do their dirty work to cost the Acolytes the WWF Tag Team Championships! The New Age Outlaws escaped from the scene leaving Rodney, Pete Gas and Joey Abs to attack Bradshaw and Faarooq, but things went awry, as Bradshaw and Faarooq fired back - causing the Posse to bail from the ring. The Acolytes were hot in pursuit, as the Posse quickly scurried back up the rampway and to the back - the Acolytes fuming over what had transpired here tonight!
In the office of Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, the two were comfortably watching television, laughing at the expense of the Acolytes as their allies in the New Age Outlaws had once again escaped losing the WWF Tag Team Championships. After a knock on the door in walked Davey Boy Smith, who thanked the WWF Champion and the boss's daughter for this opportunity. Triple H told Davey that he knows times have been hard on him, but this is "British Bulldog"s chance to make a comeback. He told Davey that he always liked him, and tonight he wants Davey Boy Smith to make an example out of Mankind. Davey Boy told Triple H that he wants the world to see what he can do to somebody like Mankind. He talked about how once upon a time, the WWF was where his yard - and from now on, he was going to make it his yard once again.
Backstage, the undisputed WWF Intercontinental Champion as a result of winning the triple threat match against X-Pac and Chyna, Chris Jericho was getting ready for his first championship defense tonight against Hardcore Holly. Y2J's past co-holder of the title and rival, Chyna suddenly approached him. The "Ninth Wonder of the World" stared Jericho down, when she wished him luck: much to Jericho's surprise. Chyna told Y2J to hang onto that title, to which Jericho confidently told her that he would. He asked why Chyna was saying this to him, which is when Chyna told him that she wanted to keep a close eye on what he did with what was hers.
Kane was in his locker room backstage, "the Big Red Machine" one of twenty nine Superstars that were unsuccessful in winning the Royal Rumble match last night. Kane was joined by his girlfriend Tori, who told him that she had seen the Rumble match last night, and something that really gave her horrible flashbacks was seeing X-Pac in that match. Tori reminded Kane of how she had been forced to spend the holidays with him thanks to the McMahon-Helmsley power couple, and this is why she has gone to Stephanie and gotten this match signed for tonight. She wants Kane to demolish X-Pac and make sure that she never goes near her ever again. Kane suddenly got riled up, throatily telling Tori that X-Pac will be nothing after tonight.
2) WWF HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP: TEST (c) def. THE BIG BOSSMAN (3:29)
After winning the WWF Hardcore Championship last Monday night on RAW is WAR, Test - who is most definitely a prime enemy of Triple H and ex-fiance Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley - was set to put his title on the line against the former champion, the Big Bossman. Ever since Stephanie and Triple H gained power over the World Wrestling Federation, Test has been put in handicap matches, and been the recipient of many beatings from D-Generation X; Kane; the Big Bossman and Prince Albert; and the Mean Street Posse. Bossman was no exception, charging Test with his nightstick and doing some damage early on. The two men brawled out to the floor, where Bossman hit a spinebuster on the floor for a near fall. The match contained with Test introducing a trash can, and then a fire extinguisher to the fight - but Bossman came back with a big nightstick shot to the head for another near fall. Back inside, Test caught Bossman with a big boot out of nowhere, and then picked Bossman up for an impressively strong gutwrench powerbomb, a successful defense for the Canadian tonight!
Test celebrated his win tonight in Philadelphia; the WWF Hardcore Champion having defeated the Big Bossman once again tonight on RAW is WAR. Test, despite the odds that Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley seemed to throw in the Canadian's way, it would not break the big man - and that was made clear tonight.
Suddenly in the backstage area, the Mean Street Posse were engaged in a brawl with the Acolytes, where Bradshaw and Faarooq were bringing the fight to Rodney, Pete Gas and Joey Abs! The Posse had cost the Acolytes the WWF Tag Team Championships twice in two nights, as the two teams brawled - but somehow the Posse was able to escape the Acolytes; running away from them!
Mark Henry was backstage with Mae Young and D-Lo Brown; "Sexual Chocolate" chilling out with his girlfriend and his best friend. Mark told the two that he knows things are weird right now between Mae and the Fabulous Moolah. Mark Henry told Mae that he knows it pains her for her best friend to not be supportive of their relationship - and this must all be very weird for D-Lo. But Mae Young needs more than just him, she needs a friend. And why not the three of them become good friends? D-Lo didn't seem too bothered by the idea, whereas Mae appeared eager, willing to do anything for "Sexual Chocolate". Mark Henry then told D-Lo and Mae that he wants them to get to know each other, before excitedly leaving the room, telling them that he'd be back in a little bit! D-Lo had been caught off guard, but Mark was thrilled, closing the door on the two as Mae Young began to talk to Brown - who simply crossed his arms, not happy with the situation Mark Henry had left him in.
Backstage, Mankind was seen still visibly feeling the effects of the war he had embarked upon with Triple H last night at the Royal Rumble; Mankind having been jumped by the British Bulldog earlier tonight on top of that. But up next, Mankind was prepared to do battle, when he goes one-on-one with Davey Boy Smith!
3) MANKIND def. DAVEY BOY SMITH (3:50)
Mankind had already gone through hell last night, losing in his opportunity at the World Wrestling Federation Championship in the Street Fight with Triple H. But so had Mick Foley's alter ego, Cactus Jack - who apparently Mankind had no idea about - took part in the Royal Rumble match, enduring a lot of punishment, but ultimately losing out on the opportunity to headline WrestleMania, challenging for the WWF Championship. And so tonight, Triple H had set up matches for both Mankind and Cactus Jack (whose opponent is still to be announced): enter the "British Bulldog". Davey Boy Smith was out to recapture past glory, jumping Mankind earlier tonight with a steel chair shot, but Mankind was here and prepared to fight. The two brawled around the ring, with Davey Boy in control with thanks to his strength early on. He connected with a long suplex on Mankind, but Mankind despite seemingly being in all kinds of pain, was still up for a fight. Mankind connected with the charging knee in the corner, and got Mr Socko out for a Mandible Claw - but Davey Boy cut him off with a big clothesline. The Bulldog was in control again, and attempted the Running Powerslam, but Mankind got the Mandible Claw locked in, and ultimately Davey Boy Smith succumbed to defeat!
"The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith had come out on the losing end against Mankind tonight on RAW is WAR, on a night where Cactus Jack will also compete! Mankind's hand was raised in victory, but the man behind the mask was clearly in a world of hurt after enduring three grueling matches within the past twenty-four hours. Mankind continued to celebrate, when suddenly Chris Benoit appeared from behind, assaulting Mankind from behind and locking in the Crippler Crossface on the masked man! Benoit refused to let go, this former World Champion in his first appearance on RAW is WAR, wrenching away on the neck of Mankind! Three referees had to come out and restrain Benoit, who was after Mankind's blood! Was Benoit in cohoots with "the Game"?
Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley was seen in her office alone at this time, Stephanie ecstatic over Mankind being attacked by Chris Benoit moments ago. She was thrilled to see it, but pondered who would face Cactus Jack later tonight. In walked Kurt Angle, the Olympic Gold Medalist asking the boss's daughter how she was doing. They had a cordial conversation, before Kurt told Stephanie that what happened to him last night at the Royal Rumble was something he wanted stricken from the record. He claimed that Tazz answered his challenge, but that he used an illegal chokehold. He called Tazz a cheater, but Stephanie told Kurt that Tazz looked like he won fair and square from what she saw, as much as it pains her to say it. Kurt complained, calling Tazz dangerous and that he should still be undefeated. Stephanie gave Kurt some advice, telling the "Olympic Hero" that what he should do is call Tazz out and settle this man to man in that ring. Angle said that she's right and thanked her for listening, to which Stephanie smiled as he left. In walked Triple H moments later, asking what that was all about.
In the backstage area, the Mean Street Posse were seen scurrying around the parking lot in the First Union Center. Rodney, Pete Gas and Joey Abs all hid behind one car, when the Acolytes were seen in the background out in the open, calling out for the Posse. The Posse continued to hide and argued between one another, with Rodney telling Gas and Abs to find other hiding places. Unfortunately, the Acolytes heard them, and Bradshaw and Faarooq started chasing after them again! The Posse went on the run, with this chase continuing!
The outside of the Rock's locker room door was seen, and later on tonight ahead of his match with the Big Show, we will hear from the winner of the 2000 Royal Rumble, the Rock.
Chris Benoit was seen storming his way through the backstage corridors, "the Canadian Crippler" having just gotten to the backstage area after jumping Mankind moments ago. He walked into Michael Cole, who was seeking answers from Benoit as to why he's come to the World Wrestling Federation, and why he attacked Mankind - but Benoit simply knocked the microphone out of his hand and put his hand over the camera, walking away.
The Holly Cousins were making their way out to the ring for Hardcore Holly's upcoming shot at the WWF Intercontinental Championship with Chris Jericho, this match coming as a result of Hardcore Holly managing to get a non-title pinfall victory over Y2J last Thursday night on SmackDown! Hardcore was abrasive towards cousin Crash, as per usual - but the countdown hit, and out came the newly undisputed WWF Intercontinental Champion. Chris Jericho made his way out to the ecstatic Philadelphia crowd, Jericho welcoming everybody to RAW is Jericho. Y2J bragged about being crowned the decisive Intercontinental Champion, and that tonight he makes his first defense against Bobcore Holly, telling Holly that may hit hard but he can't, and he will never, EVER beat him. He then warned his little Bobby Hill cousin to keep out of their match, otherwise he'd slap him for good measure as well.
4) WWF INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP: CHRIS JERICHO (c) def. HARDCORE HOLLY (w/Crash Holly) (2:55)
Hardcore Holly had gained this opportunity last Thursday night on SmackDown!, where Chyna cost Chris Jericho his non-title match against Holly - and now with an undisputed WWF Intercontinental Champion in Jericho, Y2J was out to defend his title. Unfortunately for Jericho, Crash Holly did choose to get involved, allowing Holly to get in some offense against Y2J. The new champion looked to be in trouble of already losing the title, though during this match Chyna came wandering out to the rampway. The "Ninth Wonder of the World" watched from afar, as Jericho began to make a comeback: Y2J looking back at Chyna before suddenly sending a charging Crash Holly over the top rope to the floor - Jericho with the springboard dropkick knocking Crash off the apron! Y2J was then jumped by Hardcore, but reversed out of the Falcon Arrow: Jericho locking in the Walls of Jericho - and Hardcore tapped!
Chris Jericho had overcome the odds against the Holly Cousins, the WWF Intercontinental Champion successful in defeating Hardcore Holly to make his first successful defense of the title. But suddenly Crash attacked Jericho from behind, the Hollys beginning to pound away on Y2J - but Chyna came down the rampway, fending off the Hollys from the ring! Chyna helped Jericho up, who seemed reluctant. The two former co-holders of the title stared each other up and down, before Chyna handed Jericho his title, and raised his hand in victory. The Hollys were seething, as Jericho and Chyna stood in mutual respect for one another in the ring.
D-Lo Brown was still in the locker room looking incredibly bored, his arms folded sat on a chair. Listening to Mae Young go on and on, this was Mark Henry's idea for D-Lo and Mae to get better acquainted. Mae was talking on and on about her and "Sexual Chocolate"s life in the sack - Brown suddenly deciding that he couldn't take much more! Brown told Mae that he was happy that her and Mark were getting along, but he was supporting them all the way. But Brown was mad that Mae was telling him too much information about his best friend. Mae was apologetic, when all of a sudden there was a bang on the door, and Mark Henry fell into the room, flat on the floor! D-Lo and Mae rushed to his aid as Viscera entered the room. The big 500 pounder walked in, telling Mark that that was from the Fabulous Moolah! Viscera slammed the door behind him, but "Sexual Chocolate" was in a world of hurt, laid on the floor.
Back live on RAW is WAR, the Rock graced the screen. The winner of the 2000 Royal Rumble announced himself as being back in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Stood outside of his locker room, the "Brahma Bull" said that he has fond memories of the First Union Center, reminiscing back to last March at WrestleMania XV - it was the Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin, fighting it out - it went all over the First Union Center and they tore the house down. But in the end, it was the "Texas Rattlesnake" that came out on top. But this year, things will be different. Rock said that last night, after beating twenty-nine other guys in the 2000 Royal Rumble match, he was victorious - and at this year's WrestleMania on April 2, in Anaheim, California, it will be the Rock who will walk out...World Wrestling Federation Champion. He doesn't care if it's Triple H, Mankind, Cactus Jack, Dude Love, Mr Socko, Al Snow - it doesn't matter, because the Rock will kick their candyass and leave the WWF Champion on that night.
But enough about that for now. He has a match with the Big Show tonight, somebody that has been a thorn in his side in recent weeks. He eliminated Big Show last night to win the Rumble match, and all Big Show has done is complain, whine and complain about losing the WWF Championship to Triple H - and now he's complaining about the "Brahma Bull" beating him. Tonight, the Big Show however, will find himself with another thing to bitch and moan about, because tonight, the Rock is going to whoop his ass all around Philadelphia. He told Big Show to shut his mouth tonight, and just bring it. If you smell what the Rock is cookin'.
5) KANE (w/Tori) def. X-PAC by disqualification (3:03)
The "Big Red Machine" and X-Pac were ready to go at it tonight one more time. These two men were great friends several months back. Former WWF Tag Team Champions, they were inseparable - but now, they're enemies as X-Pac is aligned with D-Generation X, and Kane is the boyfriend of Tori. It was one month ago when Kane lost a match to the Big Show with help from the New Age Outlaws, with the stipulation being that if Big Show won, then Tori would have to spend the holidays with X-Pac. Since then, Tori has been extremely paranoid, getting Kane to beat the hell out of anybody to come into contact with her. And so tonight, Kane looked to finish X-Pac off once and for all - but X-Pac kept running away from Kane, rolling out to the floor and then jumping Kane from behind, or upon re-entry to the ring. Kane finally got a hold of X-Pac for a chokeslam, but the New Age Outlaws hit the ring - the WWF Tag Team Champions saving X-Pac's ass, causing the disqualification!
The New Age Outlaws continued to double team the "Big Red Machine" after the bell, but Kane brought the fight to him - Kane attempting to chokeslam Billy Gunn - Road Dogg however jumping on his back, setting Kane up for a roundhouse kick from X-Pac! D-Generation X began to beat down Kane when Tori tried to get inside, but was forced into a French kiss from X-Pac! Tori slapped X-Pac before being surrounded by the Outlaws. It looked like DX were about to close in and attack Tori as well, but WWF Hardcore Champion Test hit the ring with a baseball bat, swinging for the fences and chasing D-Generation X away! Test had had enough of the politics with Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, Triple H and D-Generation X - as he stood in the ring with Kane and Tori staring the Outlaws and X-Pac down.
Kevin Kelly was standing by in the interview area with Cactus Jack this time, Cactus Jack looking slightly battered and bruised, but when asked by Kelly about his condition, Cactus Jack denied being hurt. He said that he had endured the Royal Rumble match last night, but besides from that, he was absolutely fine. He said that his friend Mankind has had quite the rough two nights, but no sir, not him! Cactus Jack told Kelly that he was back in the World Wrestling Federation after a hiatus, but he was back, and looking for gold - specifically Triple H and his World Wrestling Federation Championship, bang bang!
Back in Philadelphia, the Mean Street Posse continued to run and hide from the Acolytes, as Joey Abs, Rodney and Pete Gas stopped running to converse among themselves regarding a strategy. Rodney instructed Abs to use a pipe and hide behind the corridor wall, telling him to hit the next person that came around the corner. Abs was ready to swing, but it was Triple H who came round the corner, the WWF Champion causing Abs to freeze and drop the pipe! "The Game" was non-nonchalant about this, telling the Posse that he had been looking everywhere for these guys. He asked them if they could do him a big favor. Rodney, eager to please, asked "the Game" what he wanted them to do, which is when Triple H tasked them with taking on Cactus Jack in a three-on-one handicap match later tonight. The Posse froze, with Gas fretting about the possibility of the Acolytes coming to kick their asses, but Triple H assured them that there are three of them, two of the Acolytes - but only one Cactus Jack. He advised they go and prepare, leaving the Posse to panic and argue among themselves!
The theme song of Kurt Angle hit, bringing out the "Olympic Hero" to loud boos from the Philadelphia crowd. The Olympian was here after being advised by Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley to call out the man that ended his undefeated streak last night at the Royal Rumble, Tazz - Angle climbing inside and psyching himself up. The Olympic Gold Medalist told the First Union Center that he is a simple man. A simple, great man, he believed in the Three Is. Intensity, integrity, and intelligence. But what happened last night was not the greatest decision he has ever made. Unprepared, he allowed himself to go into Madison Square Garden and be absolutely defenseless. Think about the training he did for the 1996 Olympics, with a broken freakin' neck may he add. Last night, he fought Tazz - a barbarian through and through. But the problem with Tazz is that while Tazz may have looked to be the winner coming out of that match, he was actually the real loser. Tazz choked Kurt out with an illegal chokehold, and ultimately your real winner, and still undefeated, the Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle. Kurt even called a referee to come to the ring right now, and indeed, out came Tim White, the man that officiated their match last night. As White entered the ring, Angle quizzed Tim about if he made the right decision last night. He appeared almost threateningly, but Tim insisted that he did in fact lose fair and square to Tazz last night at the Royal Rumble. Angle got visibly frustrated, before calling Lilian Garcia into the ring. Angle told White that he's just going to pretend he said otherwise. Angle instructed Lilian to announce him as the winner of last night's match with Tazz. Lilian appeared confused and hesitant, but Kurt was adamant that he should have been called the victor as a result of disqualification.
The lights suddenly flickered, and it was clear that the former ECW World Heavyweight Champion had had enough of what the Olympic Gold Medalist was trying to do! Tazz braced the stage and began walking down to the ring. The "Human Suplex Machine" was making his first appearance on RAW is WAR after debuting last night at the Royal Rumble, and putting Angle down in impressive fashion! Tazz received a hot reaction from the hardcore Philadelphia audience, as Tazz simply stood with his arms folded. Kurt seemed slightly concerned by Tazz's appearance, acting standing behind Tim White. Kurt told Tazz that he doesn't want any trouble here. He told Tazz that he simply disagreed with the idea that Tazz had won last night's match fair and square. Kurt asked Tazz if he agreed or not, telling him that this isn't a bingo hall, this is the World Wrestling Federation. And in the WWF, you can't just choke anybody you please out. There's got to be ramifications. Tazz stood in silence, whilst Kurt eased up and approached him. Kurt seemed to prod at Tazz, who remained silence, then finally asked him if he actually had anything to say. Tazz grabbed the microphone out of Kurt's hand, telling Kurt to stop being such a bitch and face him like a man! Angle was taken aback by this, but then told Tazz that he is a fair, honest, and fearless man...but he isn't a barbarian like him. Angle took a cheap shot at Tazz, who caught it - and Tazz locked in the Tazzmission again on the Olympian! Tazz took Kurt down, choking Angle out and forcing him tap one more time! Tazz released the hold, as Angle was left down and out on the canvas! "The Human Suplex Machine" was hot in Philadelphia, having submitted Angle to the Tazzmission two nights in a row!
Kevin Kelly backstage was standing by with Al Snow, who mentioned that Snow had been seeking a friend for several weeks now, asking him how the pursuit of a real friend was going. Al reluctantly admitted that his alliance with the Dudley Boyz was not what is was cracked up to be, and he can admit that. He said that his friendship with Mick Foley has obviously hit a low, and he will admit that clearly, Foley was just not great towards him. Gillberg, last week, was not very useful, either. But he feels good about tonight, and he trusts his friend tonight to help get the job done against the Hardy Boyz. Al said he still has beef with that dumb, arrogant North Carolinian prettyboy Jeff Hardy - and tonight will be the start of something new, and good.
6) THE HARDY BOYZ (Matt & Jeff Hardy) (w/Terri) def. AL SNOW & THE BROOKLYN BRAWLER (1:29)
Perhaps this was not all it was cracked up to be either for Al Snow. Over the past few months, Al Snow has been trying to make new friends in the World Wrestling Federation after becoming jealous of Mick Foley, who had always tried to make him feel wanted. Snow at the same time has also had issues with one Jeff Hardy, and has enlisted the assistance of the Dudley Boyz, and then WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Gillberg in recent weeks to help get the job done - but to little success. Tonight, his friend was the Brooklyn Brawler, and despite Matt and Jeff Hardy still being banged up from the tag team tables match last night against the Dudley Boyz; they made short work of the team. The Hardy Boyz delivered Poetry in Motion to eliminate Snow from the match, before Matt decisively hit the Twist of Fate, followed by Jeff's Swanton Bomb, in order to pick up a quick win.
The Hardy Boyz came out successful in tonight's match, Jeff and Matt, once again reunited with manager Terri; who made her return last night after being put through a table by the Dudley Boyz several weeks ago. The Hardy Boyz left with their heads high; but in the ring, just as the Brooklyn Brawler was recovering from the loss, Al Snow hit the ring and clocked him with Head! Snow was furious, and it was apparent that Snow's venture to finding a friend and an ally was still open and ongoing.
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley were backstage in their office, talking about how phase one of causing Mick Foley suffering was done. The WWF Champion commented that he couldn't believe Mick Foley was that delusional, to think he couldn't tell that Mankind, Cactus Jack and Mick Foley were all the same man. Stephanie talked about how Mick was beaten up, and Triple H commented that he actually has faith for once in the Mean Street Posse. Even though they've yet to win a single match in the World Wrestling Federation: surely with a badly injured Mick Foley, they would get the job done tonight in three-on-one.
Suddenly, in stormed Test, Kane, and Tori! Test did the talking, telling Triple H and Stephanie that he had had enough of their shenanigans. This whole policin the WWF had to stop. Stephanie and Triple H got in their faces, with Stephanie warning her ex-fiance who she was talking to. Triple H told the three to get the hell out of their office, telling them that Test should know better than to come walking in here like he owns the show! Test told Triple H that he was a coward, saying he continues to hide behind D-Generation X and Stephanie, but when Steph tried to answer back, "the Game" told her to be quiet. Triple H had a compromise. He said that he's going to let them have this one. How about it, this Thursday night on SmackDown!: Kane and Test, as a tag team, going up against "the Game" and X-Pac! And just to make things clear, he is banning all outside interference from that match. Tori nodded her head, whilst Test looked at Kane. Test accepted on their behalf, then pointed a finger at Triple H, telling him that this has been a long time coming, and if he pulls anything on Thursday - his ass belongs to him! Test, Kane and Tori left the scene, whilst Stephanie was left to wonder what had just happened and what Triple H would do.
7) HANDICAP MATCH: CACTUS JACK def. THE MEAN STREET POSSE (Rodney, Joey Abs & Pete Gas) (3:14)
The Mean Street Posse had had an adventurous night to say the least, having cost the Acolytes the WWF Tag Team Championships for a second night in a row against the New Age Outlaws, and then being chased around the building by a relentless Bradshaw and Faarooq as well, with the Acolytes continuously hot on their heels. They came out looking incredibly paranoid, but the Posse weren't the only ones who have had a crazy twenty four hours. Mick Foley, regardless of the persona was walking into this handicap match after a brutal WWF Championship Street Fight last night against Triple H; the 2000 Royal Rumble match where he lasted another twenty minutes eliminated by the Big Show; attacked by Davey Boy Smith, and then participating in a match where he beat Smith but was then attacked by Chris Benoit - and now we were here. The Posse kept looking around for the Acolytes, whilst Cactus Jack tried to play it up like Mankind was a different entity, and he wasn't hurt. Rodney and Joey Abs delivered stomps to Cactus Jack, when the Acolytes charged through the crowd, chasing Rodney and Joey Abs away! This left Pete Gas all alone, and Cactus Jack began to tore right into the terrified, lonesome Posse member! After a flurry of offense, Jack delivered a double-armed DDT, picking up the win in Foley's fourth match in twenty-four hours!
The Mean Street Posse had finally been caught out by the Acolytes, but Cactus Jack was successful in overcoming this handicap match! Jack motioned for the WWF Championship after the match - and it seemed like this was Mick Foley's strategy: Mankind had lost his shot at the WWF Championship last night in the Street Fight - but not Cactus Jack. Backstage, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley watched on looking particularly unimpressed, whilst back live, the Acolytes dragged the Posse members back into the ring. The Acolytes beat the hell out of Rodney and Joey Abs, a Clothesline From Hell and a Dominator to Rodney and Abs; before setting Pete Gas up and dropping him hard with a double powerbomb! The Acolytes' quest for the WWF Tag Team Championships was over, as was the chances of the Posse getting involved in Bradshaw and Faarooq's business anymore.
In the backstage corridor, the Big Show was headed to the ring for our main event against the man that eliminated him last in last night's Royal Rumble match; and the "Big Nasty Bastard" did not look very happy. The Rock was seen in another corridor, jumping around and preparing for action - as these two WWF Superstars go at it in RAW is WAR's main event - next!
8) THE ROCK def. THE BIG SHOW by disqualification (5:41)
It was main event time in Philadelphia, and low and behold - it included the final two participants in last night's Royal Rumble match. The Rock, eleven months after losing the World Wrestling Federation Championship to Stone Cold Steve Austin in the main event of WrestleMania here in the First Union Center, was now officially headed to the main event of WrestleMania on April 2 in Anaheim, California to challenge for the WWF Championship he hasn't held since. "The Big Nasty Bastard" was not as well received tonight as he has been even in recent weeks, the Big Show jealous of the Rock's popularity, his condescending approach towards him, and the fact he was eliminated by him last night to win the Rumble. As a result, Show began to power away at Rock, doing anything it took to torture the "People's Champ" - who was in last night's Rumble match for over forty minutes. Rock kept coming back with the occasional pot shot, but Show was always one step ahead of the "Brahma Bull". Show was ready to powerbomb Rock when he slipped out, and Rock mounted the mother of all comebacks; a flying clothesline, a combination of punches; and even a missile dropkick from the top rope to take the big man off his feet. Rock was setting up for the Rock Bottom, but Show grabbed a hold of his throat for the Showstopper - both men tussling it out when Rock hit a spinebuster out of nowhere. Rock set up for the People's Elbow, but all of a sudden Chris Benoit entered the ring, cutting Rock off and causing the disqualification!
Chris Benoit put the boots to the Rock, the crowd in Philadelphia hot for ruining this main event between the Rock and the Big Show! "The Crippler" was rabid, picking Rock up just for Rock to fire back - the "Brahma Bull" not going down without a fight, when the Big Show jumped Rock from behind, dropping him with a Showstopper! The Philadelphia crowd booed loudly as Show formed an alliance with Benoit. Cactus Jack's music hit, and battered and bruised, out came the "Hardcore Legend"; Cactus Jack charging the ring for battle, even though he was outnumbered! Show and Benoit quickly fired off on him, when Rock suddenly revived himself: Rock and Cactus Jack going up against the Big Show and Chris Benoit.
Suddenly three unidentified men hit the ring, all jumping Rock and Cactus Jack! This turned quickly into a beating, when Jim Ross revealed their identities as Eddie Guerrero, Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko! These men were ruthless, as the five men beat the crap out of Cactus Jack and the Rock: Guerrero hitting a Frog Splash from the top rope; and Chris Benoit with the Rock locked in the gripping Crippler Crossface! Finally he let loose, and all five men were aligned over the broken and beaten bodies of the Rock and Cactus Jack! What were Benoit, Guerrero, Malenko and Saturn doing in the World Wrestling Federation? Why was the Big Show aligning with them? RAW is WAR went off the air.
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WWF Sunday Night Heat: January 30, 2000
Steve Blackman def. Gangrel
The Big Bossman def. Prince Albert
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray & D-Von Dudley) def. The Headbangers (Mosh & Thrasher)
AFTER A RUCKUS ROYAL RUMBLE THIS PAST SUNDAY NIGHT in Madison Square Garden, the seeds were sown as we embark on the Road to WrestleMania 2000. Triple H was successful in retaining the World Wrestling Federation Championship from Mankind in a brutal Street Fight; whilst The Rock was victorious in the thirteenth annual Royal Rumble match, guaranteeing the "Brahma Bull" the main event opportunity at the WWF Championship on the grandest stage of them all. But Rock had a score to settle with the man he eliminated lastly to win the Rumble match, the Big Show; and they went at it in a back and forth main event to RAW is WAR three nights ago. Rock was close to victorious, when Chris Benoit - the man from a rival organization that had debuted in the Royal Rumble match twenty four hours prior - hit the ring, jumping the Rock. Benoit and Show formed an alliance, and it seemed Show had turned his back on his fans - when Cactus Jack hit the ring, after four grueling matches in a twenty-four hour period, looking to save the Rock: just for some other stars from a rival organization - Eddie Guerrero, Dean Malenko and Perry Saturn - to hit the ring, in cohoots with Benoit and Show! These radicals left the Rock and Cactus Jack laid out, but their intentions remain uncertain, and Cactus Jack and the Rock look for revenge coming into SmackDown! tonight.
SmackDown! from the Baltimore Arena in Baltimore, Maryland opened up with the questions on everybody's minds seemingly ready to be answered immediately, as the Big Show, Chris Benoit, Dean Malenko, Eddie Guerrero and Perry Saturn made their way down to the ring to address their actions from this past Monday night on RAW is WAR. The Big Show stood with a microphone first, talking about how he knows what's on everybody's mind right now - and it's true, he's got friends in powerful places, and he decided to bring them into the World Wrestling Federation. Show talked about how 2000 should be his year, but people like Triple H and the Rock have gotten in his way and ruined things already. Show said that not only should he have won the Royal Rumble match last Sunday, but he should be WWF Champion automatically going to the main event of WrestleMania on April 2 to defend that title. But he's not - and that's okay, because now he has his friends here. Show called themselves "Radicalz", talking up the accolades of the best technical wrestler in the world today, Chris Benoit; the greatest Mexican Superstar, Eddie Guerrero; the second-generation shooter, Dean Malenko; and the hardest hitter, Perry Saturn. Big Show continued, telling of how they are here to make a statement, and they are putting all of the WWF Superstars in the back on watch - starting with the Rock and Cactus Jack.
Speaking of, the theme of Cactus Jack hit to interrupt the Radicalz - Cactus Jack making his way out to the rampway with his barbwire 2x4 in hand. The Baltimore crowd were supportive of Mick Foley, who between Sunday's Royal Rumble pay-per-view and RAW is WAR this past Monday night, has competed in four hard-fought matches. Bandaged up, Cactus Jack was a wounded man tonight, gracing a microphone in a search for answers from the Radicalz. Cactus Jack found Big Show's speech cute, telling of how they targeted the Rock, and they're going to put the WWF locker room on watch - and that's some smart strategy right there. But where it all goes wrong is when they get in Cactus Jack's face again, he is going to dismantle the Radicalz from the very core. Cactus paced up and down on the rampway, speaking of the Radicalz's past in another organization, and their accolades there. But this is where the big boys play, so Cactus spoke tongue-in-cheek, and where the big boys play, Cactus Jack lives, and he would happily meet all of their asses in hell, with Barbie in his hands, swinging for the fences. Chris Benoit cut Cactus off, asking Cactus if he was done yet. Benoit made mention of Cactus Jack's desire to make others hurt - but obviously he had yet to be introduced to the "Canadian Crippler". Benoit then asked Cactus Jack where the Rock was, wondering where the 2000 Royal Rumble winner was hiding on a night he could seek his revenge on the Radicalz. Cactus informed Benoit that Rock wasn't here, but not to let that concern him, because Cactus had different intentions.
Cactus Jack looked to be taking a walk down the rampway to the ring, which may not be a very smart decision for the "Hardcore Legend" - Cactus Jack cautiously armed with his barbwire 2x4 - but prepared, Eddie Guerrero and Perry Saturn left the ring, standing in Cactus Jack's way. Dean Malenko and Chris Benoit stepped outside too; the Radicalz blocking Jack's chances of getting to the Big Show in the ring. But thankfully, Too Cool's music hit, bringing out Too Cool and Rikishi Phatu! Too Cool and Phatu backed Cactus Jack up: the four men stepping up to the Radicalz, and before you knew it eight men traded blows on the floor; Jack swinging Barbie at Guerrero and then Saturn, just to get air - the Radicalz hiding away on the rampway. Jack, Too Cool and Rikishi entered the ring, but Big Show wisely bailed to the floor to join his teammates. Big Show with a microphone in hand talked about Cactus Jack and his friends trying to get one over on them - but they had no idea what was in store for them tonight, calling Cactus Jack, Too Cool and Rikishi Phatu out to an eight-man tag team match!
The countdown clock appeared, and out came one-half of the co-WWF Intercontinental Champions in Chris Jericho. Coming out solo tonight, Jericho did not have the title belt with him but was prepared for action to kick off SmackDown! tonight. Y2J had a microphone walking down to the ring, mentioning that on Sunday night he would be crowned the Undisputed WWF Intercontinental Champion, and there was no doubt about it. He ran down the "Ninth Wonder of the World" Chyna for being a lousy co-champion, and claimed to have put in all of the work. He insulted X-Pac, calling him a greasy bottomfeeding suckup, and made fun of his catchphrase "suck it" before declaring inevitable victory at the Royal Rumble - not just in becoming the sole owner of the title - but becoming the winner of the 2000 Royal Rumble match!
In their office, Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley pondered to Triple H whilst watching the monitor what the Radicalz were planning, and what their stance was with them and D-Generation X. The World Wrestling Federation Champion didn't seemed phased by the Big Show, Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero, Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko - "the Game" was busy prepared for the tag team match tonight. Stephanie asked Triple H if he was feeling healthy, understanding the beating that "the Game" had gone through last Sunday night in the Street Fight at the Royal Rumble. Triple H assured her he was fine, when X-Pac walked in. X-Pac thanked Triple H for his support last Monday night, telling "the Game" that he is sick to death of Kane sticking his nose in where it doesn't belong. Stephanie felt similar, talking about how annoying Test is becoming. Triple H assured X-Pac that after tonight Kane wouldn't be such a thorn in their side, whereas Test will become a nonfactor, which is why he signed on to this match in the first place. Suddenly, puzzled, Stephanie pondered the whereabouts of the New Age Outlaws...
Elsewhere, the New Age Outlaws were spotted with the Mean Street Posse; the WWF Tag Team Champions advising Rodney, Pete Gas and Joey Abs about their match in a few moments against the Acolytes. They seemed uncertain and asked Billy Gunn and Road Dogg if they would be there, but the Outlaws informed the Posse that they wouldn't - they just wanted to thank the Posse for saving their asses against the Acolytes at the Royal Rumble and on RAW is WAR! They tried to tell the Posse that they could handle it though, being from the mean streets of Greenwich and all - but the Outlaws couldn't even say this with a straight face. They left, leaving the Posse high and dry: concerned and all, the Posse face the Acolytes next!
1) HANDICAP MATCH: THE ACOLYTES (Bradshaw & Faarooq) def. THE MEAN STREET POSSE (Rodney, Pete Gas & Joey Abs) (2:28)
After being screwed out of the WWF Tag Team Championships on two separate occasions at the Royal Rumble last Sunday night and on RAW is WAR this past Monday against the New Age Outlaws - both times thanks to interference from the Mean Street Posse - tonight was Bradshaw and Faarooq's time to finally seek revenge in this three-on-two handicap match. Unfortunately for the Mean Street Posse, they didn't stand a chance against Bradshaw and Faarooq, who decimated the Posse at every turn, a big boot from Bradshaw to Pete Gas out at ringside; a Dominator for Joey Abs from Faarooq; and a Clothesline in Hell followed by a double powerbomb by the Acolytes on Rodney, picking up a decisive win.
The Acolytes had gotten their revenge against the Mean Street Posse, while it was made note of on commentary by Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler that Bradshaw and Faarooq potentially have a second chance to get into the WWF Tag Team Championship contention, as this Monday night on RAW is WAR there will be a tag team battle royal to crown number one contenders to challenge the New Age Outlaws for the title at No Way Out on February 27. Maybe the Acolytes could be the men to do it...again.
Backstage, the Radicalz were making their way down a corridor, led by the Big Show. Unhappy, Show, Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero, Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko were stopped by Kevin Kelly, who asked for a few comments ahead of tonight's eight-man tag team match with Cactus Jack, Too Cool and Rikishi Phatu. Eddie talked in hotheaded Latino about the mistakes Cactus Jack and Too Cool was making. Eddie said he was hot at the idea that he had to make his WWF debut against those dancing freaks; Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko agreeing that Rikishi Phatu was disgusting, on top of that. Benoit chimed in, stating that they are disgusting, but that's why it'll be so satisfying. Benoit confidently claimed that tonight will be the best possible debut for the Radicalz in the World Wrestling Federation: and that he couldn't wait to make Cactus Jack snap, because he knows how stubborn about submission he can be. Big Show spoke calmly, stating that this conspiracy against him would stop tonight. They beat the Rock's ass on RAW to the point he's not even here tonight, and they will do the same to Cactus Jack, Too Cool and Rikishi Phatu tonight.
Back on SmackDown!, the WWF Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho was seen walking around, finding Chyna in the distance. Y2J approached Chyna, asking her what Monday night was all about. Jericho asked the "Ninth Wonder of the World" why she bothered to help him out, trying to make her explain her intentions in a paranoid manner. Jericho asked Chyna if she wanted another shot at his title, if that's it - but instead, Chyna simply smiled at Chris. Chyna told Chris to stop being paranoid and listen to her: she just wanted to help. Chyna explained that the Holly Cousins were going to kick his ass, and maybe she's gotten used to helping him out. Jericho didn't know how to react, but Chyna advised Y2J relax and get ready for their tag team match with the Hollys tonight, so they can make the Holly Cousins sorry. Jericho accepted but told Chyna he wanted most of the match, in from the start and there till the end - when Chyna suddenly roped him in for a kiss! Chyna left immediately, leaving Jericho terrified of what just happened: Chyna, his rival just kissed him!
Returning to inside the Baltimore Arena, the Kat was making her way to the ring; the WWF Women's Champion who was successful in defending her title in last Sunday's Ms Royal Rumble bikini contest; Kat climbing into the ring with her title in hand. A microphone in hand, the Kat began to address the women's locker room and how disappointed she was that some of them didn't live up to their true potentials, nor wanted her WWF Women's Championship badly enough it seemed. Kat laughed it off, talking about how she knew she was had unmatched competition in the World Wrestling Federation: her breasts and her butt tell the story. Luna Vachon's theme hit, interrupting Kat and angrily anticipating her title shot up next.
2) WWF WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP: THE KAT (c) def. LUNA VACHON (1:15)
Luna Vachon was one of the women involved in last Sunday's Ms Royal Rumble bikini contest that did not want to degrade herself by removing clothes and showing her body to the Madison Square Garden crowd - instead wanting to face the Kat on her own accord. Luna, despite being a veteran of the ring, has never been a WWF Women's Champion before, and wanted nothing more which showed in this match against the inexperienced Tenessee heartbreaker. Luna choked her around but Kat fought back with both women soon rolling around on the canvas. Ivory came to ringside, another woman that didn't want to resort to Kat's levels of showing sexuality for the New York crowd: Ivory tripping Kat and causing an argument to take place, almost letting Luna roll her up for the upset - but Jacqueline hit ringside to brawl with Ivory, distracting Luna and letting Kat cradle Luna for the win!
Luna Vachon was outraged as the Kat rolled out of the ring to safety; the WWF Women's Champion handed her title by Jacqueline, whilst Ivory and Luna looked absolutely livid by the ring. The Kat was successful as Jacqueline raised her hand in victory, but Kat definitely looked to have competition for her title moving forward.
Test was seen getting warmed up in the locker room, the tall Canadian prepared for tag team action with the "Big Red Machine" Kane against Triple H and X-Pac later tonight; Test having issues with both of those men. Speak of the devil, in stormed Kane, who was kicking up a storm, tossing a trash can across the room and picking up a chair, slamming it against the wall repeatedly! Test had to stop Kane from doing it anymore, allowing Kane to explain his rage. Kane spoke through his mask in short sentences, telling Test that Tori had gone missing. Kane said he hadn't seen her since earlier today and was concerned about if D-Generation X had gotten their hands on her. Test tried to get a word in, but Kane immediately stormed off, telling the Canadian to wait there, he was going to find Tori, no sweat! Test was left alone again, weirded out by this whole interaction.
Triple H was getting prepared for tag team action later tonight with X-Pac against Kane and Test; Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley seated comfortably on the couch watching her husband "the Game" stretch ahead of time. Triple H was adamant about Mick Foley not getting another WWF Championship shot just because he decided Mankind wasn't the alter ego to do it with. He said Cactus Jack is a nostalgic facade and that Jack would fall to him in a match as well, because Foley was a loser and nothing more. Besides, he's got the Radicalz breathing down his neck anyway. Suddenly, bigger fish to fry entered the room as Kane stormed in, grabbing Triple H by the throat! Kane forced "the Game" against the wall; Kane demanding to know where Tori was! "The Game" fretted that he had no idea, and Stephanie had to try and pry Triple H from Kane's hand grip! Stephanie told Kane to release him if he wanted this match tonight. They had no idea where Tori was, nor did they care. Kane asked about X-Pac, who they couldn't account for. Triple H told Kane to get out of his office or face getting fired, because he was getting sick of Kane and his pathetic paranoid obsession with this woman Tori! Kane pointed a firm finger at "the Game" warning him not to lie to him, before leaving. Triple H asked Steph what it was with all of the freaks in the World Wrestling Federation.
3) CHRIS JERICHO & CHYNA def. THE HOLLY COUSINS (Hardcore & Crash Holly) (4:17)
The WWF Intercontinental Champion was successful in defeating Hardcore Holly to retain his title for the first time since winning it against Chyna and X-Pac last Sunday night in a triple threat match at the Royal Rumble. But the Holly Cousins were out to get Y2J after the match, and of all people it was Jericho's rival, and former co-championship holder, the "Ninth Wonder of the World" Chyna that made the save. Chyna also confusingly kissed Jericho earlier tonight, further confusing things as Chyna was trying to make it clear she wanted to help Y2J in this outnumbered position against the Hollys. Chyna did well initially, firing off Crash until the Holly Cousins started to use underhanded tactics to beat down on Chyna. Y2J struggled to make the tag but finally did, and immediately laid waste to the Hollys: the Intercontinental Champion able to wrap things up when Chyna military pressed Crash Holly on his face in the ring; Jericho following with the Lionsault for the win!
Chris Jericho celebrated his win to a loud reaction from the Baltimore Arena, Y2J taking his WWF Intercontinental Champion and celebrating his second big win this week after defending successfully against Hardcore Holly this past Monday night on RAW as well. Chyna raised Jericho's hand in victory, but Y2J was quite hesitant about where the "Ninth Wonder of the World" touched him, Jericho clearly not totally understanding how Chyna felt about him, and certainly choosing not to understand as he left the ring, causing Chyna to wonder where he was going.
In the backstage area, Terri was standing with the Hardy Boyz, trying to rile Matt and Jeff up ahead of the tag team battle royal match this coming Monday night on RAW is WAR. Matt and Jeff talked about winning that match and going onto No Way Out to win their second WWF Tag Team Championships; but Edge and Christian entered the room, the usual allies of the Hardys asking them if that was so. The Canadian brothers told Matt and Jeff that they may have all of the respect in the world for them, but tonight they have a match. And maybe on RAW this Monday it will come down to those two teams - but if anybody is becoming number one contenders, it is Edge and Christian, the team of awesomeness. Matt and Jeff squared up to their recent allies, Matt telling Edge that it looked like it was every team for themselves - nothing like friendly competition. The two teams had a tense staredown before shaking his hands ahead of tonight's tag team encounter.
Meanwhile, Cactus Jack was walking the hallway with Too Cool and Rikishi Phatu behind him; Too Cool dancing their way down the corridor, but Cactus turned to them mid walk and told Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay to calm down. They complied, continuing their walk to the ring: and up next they face the Radicalz in eight-man tag team action!
4) THE RADICALZ (The Big Show, Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero & Dean Malenko) (w/Perry Saturn) def. CACTUS JACK, TOO COOL (Scotty 2 Hotty & Grandmaster Sexay) & RIKISHI PHATU (08:06)
The Radicalz had made an impact on RAW is WAR in the faction's first appearance together, decimating the Rock and Cactus Jack as RAW went to a close - but as mentioned earlier tonight, Big Show has made it clear that he brought these Superstars from a rival organization for support, so that collectively they could make a name for themselves. They put the WWF locker room on notice, but much to their dismay, not only did Cactus Jack accept the challenge: Too Cool and Rikishi Phatu did as well. This led to the match tonight, an eight-man tag team bout, in Eddie Guerrero and Dean Malenko's WWF in-ring debuts. The Radicalz worked mechanically sound as a team, with Benoit, Guerrero and Malenko working effectively to work away at Scotty 2 Hotty. Benoit was extremely aggressive in his attack of Scotty, and even took a swing at Grandmaster Sexay on the apron at one point. Guerrero on the contrary was explosive with some high flying offense, but ultimately Dean Malenko cost the Radicalz control of Scotty. In came Rikishi Phatu clearing house, and at one point he dished out some blows against Big Show, who fired back: the "Big Nasty Bastard" attempting a Showstopper on the 400-pound Samoan at a point - just for Cactus Jack to chop block Show, taking the fight out to ringside. Back inside, Chris Benoit and Grandmaster Sexay went at it, with Sexay hitting a DDT and looking to go for the Hip Hop Drop on Benoit, just for Perry Saturn to knock Sexay off the second rope to the canvas, right into the Crippler Crossface - and Sexay tapped out in seconds!
Chris Benoit refused to release the Crippler Crossface after the bell, Grandmaster Sexay tapping out more and more as the "Canadian Crippler" continued to wrench away at the neck! Scotty 2 Hotty tried to slip in and make the save, but Perry Saturn stomped away on the Too Cool member. Rikishi Phatu was held back by Dean Malenko and Eddie Guerrero, whilst Cactus Jack and Big Show continued to go at it on the floor. But suddenly, the Rock hit the ring, the Rock was here in Baltimore! The "Brahma Bull" went at it with Benoit, before looking for a Rock Bottom on the "Crippler", who bailed out to the floor! Rikishi Phatu, Scotty 2 Hotty, Cactus Jack and the Rock stood tall in the ring with a pained Grandmaster Sexay; whilst the Radicalz stepped up the rampway looking content with what they've done, stealing the win here tonight, whilst continuing to draw the ire of the World Wrestling Federation Superstars!
In the locker room backstage, the Headbangers, Prince Albert, Kaientai and various other WWF Superstars were seen hanging out. After a door slam, in stormed "the Big Red Machine" Kane, who was looking for answers. Albert and the Headbangers immediately left the scene, as Kane approached Taka Michinoku and Sho Funaki; demanding they tell him where his girlfriend Tori was. They were little help, but did confirm that Tori was the one with big breasts and a sexy body. The Japanese duo spoke in broken English about how hot Tori was, which just set Kane off; and Kane picked both Kaientai members up by their throats! Kane screamed for them not to talk about her, and not waste his time! Kane put them down and shoved them into a wall, storming away - the "Big Red Machine" was serious, but despite this Tori was still missing!
The Hardy Boyz made their way out to the ring with Terri accompanying them as always; Jeff and Matt prepared for tag team action up next against their allies Edge & Christian. The Canadians then made their way out to the ring as well, Edge and Christian getting set to go at it ahead of a number one contender's tag team battle royal taking place this upcoming Monday night on RAW is WAR. But just before the two teams could go at it, the voice of Road Dogg bellowed out, and the New Age Outlaws made their way out to the Baltimore Arena! The WWF Tag Team Champions weren't dressed for competition, as they instead became seated at the announce table with Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler; Billy Gunn and Road Dogg mocking Jeff, Matt, Edge and Christian; their potential competition!
5) THE HARDY BOYZ (Jeff & Matt Hardy) (w/Terri) def. EDGE & CHRISTIAN (4:22)
Who could forget the series that these two teams had last autumn, culminating in an amazing ladder match at No Mercy 1999 where the Hardy Boyz were victorious against Edge and Christian, earning them Terri's managerial services. Since then, Jeff and Matt have held a contentious alliance with Edge and Christian built on respect from that match last October. But with the tag team number one contender's battle royal looming over them, coming up this Monday night on RAW is WAR, the Hardy Boyz and Edge and Christian knew the stakes were high. It led to a competitive match, made more competitive as the WWF Tag Team Champions the New Age Outlaws mocked both teams on commentary throughout. The Hardys worked over Christian, whereas Edge and Christian tried to work over Matt. It came down to all four men going at it, with Edge and Jeff going at it on the floor leaving Matt and Christian in the ring. Matt tried a swinging neckbreaker, but Christian blocked it and attempted the second rope reverse tornado DDT; Matt able to turn it around into a roll-up; the Hardys stealing one tonight!
The Hardy Boyz were victorious tonight purely out of luck, as Jeff and Matt celebrated in the ring leaving Edge and Christian looking on in shock! Terri clapped from ringside whilst the New Age Outlaws seemed intrigued by the idea of facing the Hardy Boyz in the near future. But all of a sudden, the Dudley Boyz hit the ring; D-Von and Bubba Ray making their first appearance since losing in tag team tables to the Hardy Boyz last Sunday night at the Royal Rumble! The Dudley Boyz hammered away at Edge and Christian and the Hardy Boyz, delivering a reverse neckbreaker on Jeff Hardy, before grabbing Edge and planting him with a huge Dudley Death Drop! The Dudleys stood dominantly in the ring - and it seemed as though the tag team contender's battle royal on RAW is WAR this Monday could end up with anybody coming out on top! The Outlaws still didn't seem phased by the idea of facing one of these teams for the WWF Tag Team Championships at No Way Out - but who even knows at this point who will be victorious!
Mae Young was seen in the backstage area with D-Lo Brown, unable to comprehend what extents her so-called friend the Fabulous Moolah would go to to try and end her relationship with Mark Henry. Mae talked about what sex was like for those two, but D-Lo was disgusted by the idea of his best friend and a seventy-six year old woman going at it in the bedroom like rabbits. Brown told Mae that he supported their relationship, and he was going to do his best for Mark's sake, to take on Viscera tonight. But he wants to do it alone, and she needs to respect that. Mae told D-Lo that she understood, just telling D-Lo that she insists on being out there with him in case Moolah is! D-Lo sighed loudly, but Young was not budging, wanting to be in Brown's corner.
Back on SmackDown!, Kurt Angle was in the locker room talking to a man off-camera about sharing knowledge and understanding one another. He said that they may not be the perfect candidates to be his tag team partner, but he knows they can get the job done as a team. Angle says he may not have the Three Is, and he may not be as athletic, nor does he have Olympic gold medals - but he's certain they can get along great and get a win tonight against Tazz, the Godfather and Val Venis. The man he was talking to is revealed to be Al Snow, who told Kurt that he wanted to be his friend, and he believed that he too could be taught the Three Is. Snow put his hand on Kurt's shoulder, who seemed disturbed by this. Angle asked Snow who the other partner was, who told Angle that they would come. Awkward silence. Snow told Kurt again that they would come, which led Kurt to calling Al a freak and telling him he'd see him out there! Snow was saddened by Kurt's lack of faith.
6) VISCERA (w/The Fabulous Moolah) def. D-LO BROWN (w/Mae Young) (2:10)
In an attempt to allow his girlfriend and his best friend become acquainted, Mark Henry left Mae Young and D-Lo Brown to have a conversation last Monday night on RAW is WAR, which did not end well with Mae yapping on to D-Lo, who was not enthused by the entire situation. But with "Sexual Chocolate" going off by himself, he left himself open to a savage attack from Viscera, courtesy of the Fabulous Moolah: and as a result we have this match tonight with D-Lo Brown looking to avenge Mark Henry, with Mae Young insisting on coming out here to oppose her ex-best friend. Viscera dominated D-Lo, who tried to stay in the fight with the big 500-pounder; Brown able to knock Viscera off of his feet at one point; Viscera missing a big splash at another point and D-Lo went up to the top rope for the Lo Down: Viscera able to move out of the way himself, leading to a big splash for the win!
Viscera had probably broken D-Lo Brown's ribs with the big splash, whilst Viscera's hand was raised in victory; Mae Young meanwhile looking to get into the ring to confront Viscera! The Fabulous Moolah stood in Viscera's way of getting her hands on Mae Young, when suddenly Mideon came down the rampway to attack Mae; Mideon and Viscera cornering Mae, when Mark Henry hit the ring, "Sexual Chocolate" with a steel chair in hand thumping Viscera across the spine with the chair, and clearing the ring! Mark aided to D-Lo and stood with his girlfriend Mae; whilst Viscera and Mideon backed off, and Fabulous Moolah looked on from ringside.
In the backstage area, the Godfather was armed with his Hos in the corridor, approaching the WWF European Champion Val Venis and asking the "Big Valbowski" if he was ready. Val said he was ready to get down and dirty in Baltimore, as well as look to party tonight with some of the Godfather's finest; Val then asking the "Human Suplex Machine" Tazz if he was ready - Tazz with his back to them, working out lifting his own body using two carts for support. Tazz told Venis distinctly that tonight is about him submitting Kurt Angle - and after that, Tazz was going to see about coming after him and his WWF European Championship. Tazz walked away, as Val and Godfather were left to ponder what Tazz's problem was - six man tag team action coming up next!
Test was seen continuing preparations ahead of the tag team main event, pitting himself and "the Big Red Machine" Kane in tag team action against the WWF Champion Triple H and X-Pac; when in walked Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley to the dressing room. Test immediately stopped and folded his arms, demanding to know why Stephanie was here. Steph apologized, then told Test that she knows how he feels and wants this tag team match tonight more than anybody. She told Test that she gets it - he's angry, and she understands that. But what Stephanie doesn't understand is why Test wants to hurt her husband so badly. Stephanie told the WWF Hardcore Champion that she has laid off on torturing him because she has come to know how he feels, and how screwed he has been by her, by "the Game", and by their power. But if Test continued on this road, he was only going to get screwed more and more going forward. Test sighed, telling Stephanie to leave, which she did begrudgingly. As soon as she left, Test started punching the door, putting a hole in it - the Canadian the tear after a strange encounter with his ex-fiance.
7) TAZZ, VAL VENIS & THE GODFATHER (w/Hos) def. KURT ANGLE, AL SNOW & THE BRITISH BULLDOG (03:07)
This has been a rough week for the Olympic Gold Medalist, Kurt Angle. After being choked out by the "Human Suplex Machine" Tazz in Tazz's debut in the World Wrestling Federation last Sunday night at the Royal Rumble in what was Kurt Angle's first loss; Tazz again choked Angle out when he tried to dispute that loss the next night on RAW is WAR as well. This was a match of strange bedfellows, with Tazz declaring his intentions of challenging for the WWF European Championship held by partner Val Venis before this match; and Kurt Angle calling Al Snow a freak prior to this match as well. The British Bulldog, hot off a loss to Mankind on RAW this past Monday was on Angle and Snow's team, and he made quite the impression, gorilla pressing Godfather across the ring at one point. This match quickly broke down, with Val Venis taking Snow down and attempting the Money Shot, but Angle knocked Venis off the top rope, then clotheslined the "Big Valbowski" out of the ring. This set up allowed Tazz to dodge Snow's attempt at using Head, and choking Snow out with the Tazzmission, picking up the win!
Tazz celebrated his win to applause from the Baltimore Arena crowd, whilst Kurt Angle watched on from ringside, glaring the "Human Suplex Machine" down - the Olympic Gold Medalist peeved at the idea of Tazz picking up another win, especially with Kurt Angle himself on the losing team!
In the backstage corridor, Kane was seen seething, throwing chairs around and scaring various personnel. "The Big Red Machine" was still without Tori anywhere in sight; whilst Test was seen equally as pumped up after a strange encounter with his ex-fiance Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley. Elsewhere, World Wrestling Federation Champion Triple H and X-Pac were seen, accompanied as always by Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley; and up next, we have tag team action in SmackDown!'s main event.
In the backstage area, Lilian Garcia spotted the Rock leaving the building, as Garcia quickly caught up to the "Brahma Bull" and asked her what his intentions were tonight and going forward with the situation with the Radicalz. Rock told Lilian that he's glad that she of all people stopped her, because he was not about to stop for that melonhead, Kevin Kelly. The 2000 Royal Rumble winner declared that tonight he set his sights on Big Show, Chris Benoit, Perry Saturn, Dean Malenko and Eddie Guerrero, saying they have about two brain cells between them. And on RAW this Monday night, he was proposing a ten-man tag team match, pitting every single one of the Radicalz against Rikishi Phatu, Scotty 2 Hotty, Grandmaster Sexay, Cactus Jack, and himself, the Rock; if you smell what the Rock is cooking! Rock left before Lilian even had a chance to thank him - the main event for RAW this Monday night made!
8) D-GENERATION X (Triple H & X-Pac) (w/Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley) vs KANE & TEST ended in a no-contest (2:20)
D-Generation X had a score to settle with the "Big Red Machine" Kane and Test tonight, with the World Wrestling Federation Champion actually being the one to make this match last Monday night on RAW is WAR. It was Test who was supposed to be getting married to the boss's daughter Stephanie McMahon, but it was "the Game" who manufactured a conspiracy to get married to Stephanie himself, and ever since then, the WWF Hardcore Champion Test has had everything thrown his way. A broken nose, beatdown after beatdown, broken ribs; Triple H and Stephanie threw everything they could at him, and it looks to continue with Test defying Stephanie's orders to let the whole thing go. As for Kane, the monster has issues with X-Pac having spent the Christmas holidays with his girlfriend Tori, who has also coincidentally gone missing tonight; and as a result, Kane and Test were pissed and coming to kick DX's asses. It was an all-out war with Triple H and Test going at it, whilst X-Pac tried to hide from the "Big Red Machine". This continued, but very quickly the match broke down as Test tried to go up to the top rope for an elbow drop, just for the WWF Champion to shove the referee into the ropes. The match broke out in chaos from this point, seemingly just ending as the action spilled out to the floor.
Kane entered the ring and delivered a thunderous chokeslam to the World Wrestling Federation Champion; the "Big Red Machine" then having X-Pac jump onto his back, the degenerate attempting to choke Kane out, but the monster simply flipped X-Pac down onto the canvas. X-Pac cowered away as Kane looked to grab him by the throat now. Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley watched on horror when Tori came down to the ring, Kane stopping in his tracks to lay his eyes on his missing girlfriend. Tori hugged Kane, the two looking at one another, when Triple H suddenly low blowed the monster from behind! Kane dropped to his knees, when Tori turned around and dodged X-Pac charging with a shining wizard to the "Big Red Machine"! X-Pac then french kissed Tori, and Tori enjoyed it! Kane was down and out in the ring, when X-Pac grabbed a steel chair and approached Kane, getting ready to level the monster with it - but Tori insisted on doing the honors! Tori picked up the chair, then swung for Kane, knocking her boyfriend's head off! Kane fell down hard, as X-Pac kissing Tori again; Triple H meanwhile joined by his wife Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley inside; and it appeared that D-Generation X had had the last laugh, with the missing Tori turning on her boyfriend Kane, who laid unconscious in the ring! SmackDown! went off the air.
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DAYTON, OHIO: NUTTER CENTER - January 29, 2000
The Godfather, D-Lo Brown & Mark Henry def. Gangrel, Mideon & Viscera
Billy Gunn def. Bradshaw
Val Venis def. The Big Bossman & Prince Albert in a triple threat match to retain the WWF European Championship
Kurt Angle def. Tazz
Test def. The British Bulldog to retain the WWF Hardcore Championship
The Hardy Boyz (Matt & Jeff Hardy) def. The Holly Cousins (Hardcore & Crash Holly)
The Radicalz (The Big Show, Chris Benoit & Dean Malenko) def. Too Cool (Scotty 2 Hotty & Grandmaster Sexay) & Rikishi Phatu
The Rock & Kane def. Triple H & X-Pac
CLEVELAND, OHIO: GUND ARENA - January 30, 2000
Too Cool (Scotty 2 Hotty & Grandmaster Sexay) def. The Holly Cousins (Hardcore & Crash Holly)
Jerry Lawler def. Gangrel
The Dudley Boyz (D-Von & Bubba Ray Dudley) def. The Godfather & Val Venis
Kurt Angle def. Tazz
The Acolytes (Bradshaw & Faarooq) def. The Big Bossman & Prince Albert
Billy Gunn def. Test
The Radicalz (The Big Show, Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero & Perry Saturn) def. Edge, Christian & The Hardy Boyz (Jeff & Matt Hardy)
Kane def. X-Pac by count-out
Kane won a 32-man battle royal match to gain contention to the WWF Championship
Triple H def. Kane to retain the WWF Championship
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