AKing1979
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Post by AKing1979 on Jan 21, 2014 16:21:44 GMT -5
April 16, 2001 | Philadelphia, PARaw comes on the air with highlights of The Rock/Undertaker match on Smackdown for the Backlash title shot. We then go to the intro as Jim Ross and Paul Heyman welcome us to the show and mention the match is set, The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin in a steel cage for the WWF Championship in 13 days. JR then says Rock and Austin may just get a piece of each other early because a huge six-man tag match is set for tonight's main event, Rock teaming with The Undertaker and Kane against Austin, Triple H and The Big Show. = MATCH #1 = Chris Benoit def. Raven --------------------------------Both men are ready to go when Kurt Angle's music starts playing and Benoit sees him walking out to the stage. However that leaves him open as Raven pounces on him to start the match while Angle decides to watch from the stage. Raven actually dominates the first part of the match with JR saying Angle's presence has thrown Benoit off his game. Benoit eventually fights back to make things back-and-forth, capping off with the German suplexes. Toward the end Beniot whips Raven, Raven slides under him and rolls him up while grabbing the tights but only gets two. Raven clotheslines Benoit down and stomps away at him then goes for the Raven Effect again but Benoit counters that into the Crossface. Raven tries to fight it and reach for the ropes but is ultimately forced to tap.Benoit gets his arm raised as Angle gives a mock clap from the stage. Benoit then grabs a mic and says Angle doesn't look too impressed then invites him to the ring so he can impress him in person. Angle grabs another mic and tells Benoit that he has other things to do tonight, and besides, Wrestlemania already showed who the better man is. Benoit continues to call Angle out but Angle ignores him and heads to the back. {BACKSTAGE}Crash and Hardcore Holly are talking about their tag title shot, with Crash talking about possibly having two belts, when they're suddenly ambushed by Edge & Christian brandishing chairs! E&C wear the Hollys out with the chairs before nailing Hardcore with a ConChairto! The Hollys are left laying before E&C tell them to send a message, that until they get a Tag Team Title shot, no one will. (COMMERCIAL BREAK)We get a replay of Edge & Christian ambushing the Hollys as well as footage of them being tended to by the EMTs during the break. JR announces that both Hollys have been declared unable to compete so their scheduled tag title match has been scrapped. {BACKSTAGE}Dean Malenko, Perry Saturn and Terri are conversing, with Malenko saying the Hollys got what they deserve, especially Crash who still has what belongs to him. Eddie Guerrero then walks in saying he just spoke with Commissioner William Regal and he's allowing any one of them to challenge Chris Jericho for the Intercontinental Title tonight, meaning the Radicalz can get even more gold in their midst. The group asks which one and Eddie says Regal is allowing them to decide, then offers to take on Jericho himself since he is thier leader. Saturn and Malenko disagree, pointing out how he already has a title, so one of them should get the match, and all three men argue. {IN-RING}The Rock makes his way to the ring to address the fans on the mic and after his posing starts with the usual "Finally..." bit. Rock mentions the main event but also mentions that in 13 days, he and Stone Cold Steve Austin go one more time for the WWF Championship. Rock says he was willing to let Austin just bring it last week on Raw, but Austin backed away, only to attack him from behind on Smackdown. Rock also mentions how Austin has two friends with him tonight, but he has some backup of his own in The Brothers of Destruction. Rock says none of this will matter once they get to Backlash, as it'll be he and Austin one-on-one inside the cage, and there will be no where for Austin to go. Almost on cue Austin makes his way out to the stage to offer a response. Austin scoffs at what Rock just said, claiming he wasn't running from Rock, he just didn't feel like bringing it that night. Austin asks why he would ever run away from Rock, when Rock has never beaten him in the ring. Austin says how every time they've met he's whipped Rock and came out on top. Austin says how four years ago they were battling over the Intercontinental Title and he came out on top, and Rock only got the belt because he didn't want it anymore. Austin then mentions how he and Rock met for the title at Wrestlemania two years ago, and once again he whipped Rock and got the title back, then did the same thing the following month at Backlash. Austin says Rock's rise to the top just happened to come when he was recovering from the hit-and-run, which is fortunate because Rock knows he can't beat him and never will. Rock fires back by saying Austin may have gotten the better of him in the past, but things had changed in his absence. Rock says while Austin was away, he was able to climb to the top of the mountain by laying the Smackdown on everyone who got in his path. Rock says Austin saw his rise and felt he couldn't beat him this time at Wrestlemania, especially since he couldn't get it done against Triple H at No Way Out. Rock says Austin was worried that Rock was finally going to get one over on him so he needed to enlist an insurance policy in the form of Vince McMahon to ensure he came away with the WWF Championship. Austin tells Rock to think what he wants, the fact of the matter is he is the WWF Champion, the record books will show he beat Rock yet again, just like he will in the cage match and every time after that. Rock then offers Austin a chance to set the record straight by whipping him right then and there, even inviting him to "just bring it". However Austin accuses Rock of setting him up for an ambush from The Undertaker and Kane and decides to just wait for the main event later. Rock says that's fine, because he can wait as well, just like he can wait until Backlash to get back his WWF Championship, if you smell what he's cooking. Rock and Austin then have a staredown to cap the segment off. {BACKSTAGE}The Radicals are still arguing on which of them gets to challenge for the IC Title when Terri speaks up, suggesting they draw straws. The men agree so Terri pulls out some straws and once each man draws his lot Saturn ends up with the long straw. Malenko and Eddie congradulate him and wish him luck but Saturn says against a punk like Jericho, he won't need luck. (COMMERCIAL BREAK){BACKSTAGE}Lita is walking somewhere when she bumps into Trish Stratus and the two begin conversing. Lita tells Trish how proud she is of her after what she did to Vince McMahon at Wrestlemania, standing up for herself and refusing to be a toy for him. Lita says when Trish slapped Vince in the face she laughed at him getting what he deserved and Trish says it felt great after weeks of degrading herself for the McMahons and now she's on a new path. The two ladies then turn to find Vince and Regal standing behind him, with Vince telling Trish how he hadn't seen her since she did that thing Lita found funny at Wrestlemania. Vince says he has something even funnier for both ladies, them teaming for a tag team match against his daughter Stephanie and Ivory tonight. Vince also tells Lita to inform her friends the Hardys that despite their scheduled opponents getting take out earlier, they won't have the night off but will instead face the team of Kurt Angle and Rhyno! Vince dares the ladies to laugh at that before he and Regal walk off. = MATCH #2 = WWF INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH Chris Jericho © def. Perry Saturn (w/Terri Runnels) --------------------------------good, evenly matched bout between both men, with Saturn getting several near falls. Towards the end Saturn has Jericho set up for the Death Valley Driver but Jericho slips out of it and gets a Sunset Flip for a two count. Saturn whips Jericho but Jericho slides under him then takes him down and puts him in the Walls of Jericho. Saturn looks ready to tap when Terri manages to pull his arm on the rope for the break. The referee repremands Terri when Dean Malenko runs in but Jericho catches him with the Walls of Jericho. However Saturn clotheslines Jericho from behind then plants him with the three-handled gredunza but the referee is still arguing with Terri. Meanwhile Malenko has rolled out to the floor when Test runs in and nails him with a big boot. Saturn sees this and yells out at Test but Jericho nails him with the bulldog. Jericho then follows up with the Lionsault and gets the pin to retain.{BACKSTAGE}Regal is in his office shaking his head at Jericho retaining when Johnathan Coachman walks in saying Rob Van Dam is here, once again demanding an anduence. Regal tells Coach to go ahead and send RVD in, he actually wants to see him this time. Once RVD comes in Regal says he though about what RVD suggested on Smackdown and since he's so popular in Philadelphia he will indeed give him one chance to impress him tonight by granting him a one-day permit to wrestle in the WWF. RVD says he has his ring gear with him and Regal tells him to go ahead and head to the ring, his opponent for tonight will join him shortly. (COMMERCIAL BREAK){BACKSTAGE} Vince is conversing with Stephanie and Ivory about their match, asking Stephanie if she's up to it. Stephanie assures her father she's ready to go and will give Trish such a pounding she'll think twice about double-crossing the McMahon family again. Vince then tells Ivory how he appreciates her willingness to help them out again and Ivory says she's always willing to put tramps like Trish and Lita in their places. Ivory then asks if she could possibly get a Women's Title rematch and Vince says if they win the match, she'll get her title shot on Smackdown. {IN-RING}Rob Van Dam makes his way to the ring to some generic rock music dressed to compete and gets a great reaction from the Philly crowd. Heyman also hwo excited he is that RVD is getting this chance to compete in the WWF. RVD awaits his opponent when all three members of X-Factor come out. Regal then pops up on the TitanTron saying one of the X-Factor guys is RVD's opponent and he has to first guess which one. RVD ponders this when Justin Credible flinches so RVD goes after him but X-Pac blindsides him showing he's actually the opponent. = MATCH #3 = Rob Van Dam def. X-Pac (w/X-Factor) --------------------------------Very good match with both men showing off some nice aerial moves. Late in the match RVD scoops X-Pac up, X-Pac floats over him and goes for the X-Factor but RVD does then splits while hitting a jawbreaker. RVD goes for a whip, X-Pac reverses him into a corner and RVD springs off the top rope for a flying mule kick but misses X-Pac and accidentally takes out the referee. RVD sees what happened as Credible and Albert run in and help X-Pac with a triple team. However the Dudley Boyz and Spke Dudley run out and duke it out with the X-Factor guys. Spike takes Credible out with the Dudley Dog while Bubba and D'Von clothesline Albert over the ropes. The Dudleys then whip X-Pac and lay him out with the 3D! The Dudleys then depart the ring with RVD giving a knowing glance at them. RVD leaps to the top rope and nails X-Pac with his frogsplash then covers as the referee revives to count the 1..2..3!.RVD celebrates his first WWF victory when William Regal pops back up on the TitanTron, asking the fans if they enjoyed RVD's first match because it's also his last! Everyone is dumbfounded as Regal tells RVD he wasn't impressed with his performance one bit and in his eyes he has proven he is unworthy to compete in the WWF. Regal tells RVD his services are thus not required and demands he leave the building immediately before security throws him out. The crowd boos and RVD tries to grab a mic to respond but Regal orders it cut off as we go to commercial. (COMMERCIAL BREAK)Back from break JR expresses his disappointment with what happened to RVD before confirming he has been escorted from the building. Heyman looks like he wants to say something but stays silent, with JR accusing him of not wanting to upset their "beloved" Commissioner despite his feelings. {BACKSTAGE}The Dudleys are talking about what happened out there as well when Regal comes in and yells at them for getting involved in his business. Regal decides to teach them a lesson by booking Spike Dudley against Albert tonight, and the other Dudleys are barred from ringside. The Dudleys protest but Regal threatens to suspend them if they come out to the ring and says this should teach them not to stick their noses where they don't belong. = MATCH #4 = Stephanie McMahon & Ivory def. Lita & Trish Stratus --------------------------------Okay match with Ivory and Lita doing much of the action, Trish showing off some moves and Stephanie, not so much. Still some solid teamwork from both sides, especially late in the match when Lita whips Stephanie into a corner, Trish whips Ivory into Stephanie then drops to the mat and Lita launches off her for Poetry in Motion on both ladies. Stephanie rolls out to the floor as Lita goes for a whip but Ivory pulls her down by the hair. Ivory whips Lita but Trish makes a blind tag and hits Ivory with her own clothesline. Trish then goes for the springboard bulldog but Stephanie trips her up. Ivory then drills Trish with a facebuster and grabs the pin before Lita can make the save.Ivory celebrates with Stephanie on the floor while Lita tends to Trish who glares back at them. {BACKSTAGE}Johnathan Coachman interviews The Undertaker and Kane on teaming with The Rock in tonight's main event, even though Rock pinned him to win the title shot at Backlash following Triple H's interference. Taker admits he was a little miffed with what went down but doesn't blame Rock for taking advantage, since they were both after the title shot and wanted it anyway they could, regardless of who got involved. Taker says he does blame Triple H and figures he wants one more go around with the big dog in the yard. Taker tells Triple H if he wanted a rematch, all he had to do was ask, because he'll happily give him that rematch at Backlash. Taker even offers to give Triple H a free sample in the six-man tag, along with Austin and Big Show if they want it. Kane adds in his two cents, saying Big Show awakened a monster, and now he must meet the monster head on. (COMMERCIAL BREAK)= MATCH #5 = NON-TITLE MATCH Kurt Angle & Rhyno def. The Hardy Boyz © --------------------------------Pretty good match with the Hardys using their quickness and aerial moves to stand up against Angle's technical prowess and Rhyno's power. Late in the match the Hardys are in control looking to pull off the upset when Angle has Jeff set up for the Olympic Slam but Jeff counters it with a jawbreaker. The Hardys double-team Angle then whip him, not seeing Rhyno make a blind tag, and hit a double clothesline followed by their combo move. Rhyno comes in and pounces on Jeff then whips him but Jeff runs up the turnbuckles and hits the Whisper in the Wind. Matt sets Rhyno up for the Twist of Fate but Angle breaks it up then tosses Matt over the ropes. Rhyno whips Jeff into a corner and goes for the Gore but Jeff dodges it and hits an enzuigiri. Jeff then climbs to the top rope for the Swanton Bomb but Edge & Christian run out and shove Jeff off the rope. Matt goes after E&C but he gets double-teamed while Rhyno nails Jeff with the Gore and gets the pin.E&C toss Matt in the ring and continue their double-team while Angle and Rhyno double-team Jeff. However Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho run out and go after Angle and Edge allowing Matt and Jeff to come back against Christian and Rhyno. It's an eight-man brawl until the good guys clear the ring and Team RECK retreats up the ramp, with Benoit having words with Angle. (COMMERCIAL BREAK){BACKSTAGE}We get a shot of Rock, The Undertaker and Kane planning their strategy for the match followed by clips of the events involving all six men the past weeks. = MATCH #6 = Spike Dudley def. Albert (w/X-Factor) --------------------------------About what you'd expect with Spike doing everything he can against Albert. Toward the finish X-Pac hops on the apron holding a chair as Albert scoops Spike onto his shoulders but Spike slips out and manages to shove Albert face first into the chair. Albert is staggering as Spike follows up with the Acid Drop and gets the shocking three count!Spike gets his arm raised when the X-Factor guys jump in but the Dudleys are quickly out and cause them to flee the ring. The Dudleys then raise Spike's arm as X-Factor retreats up the ramp, having been embarassed twice in one night thanks to them. {BACKSTAGE}Vince is addressing Steve Austin, Triple H & The Big Show about the main event, stressing how important it is for them to work as a unit. Austin insists he doesn't need partners, that he can whip all three men by himself, but Show tells him he's stuck with them so get over it. Vince then dismisses Austin and Show before asking Triple H to finally accept his vision of he and Austin working together but Triple H still has his doubts. Triple H says he knows he can trust Show to have his back tonight but still can't say the same for Austin, even with all of Vince's pleading. (COMMERCIAL BREAK)= MAIN EVENT = The Rock, The Undertaker & Kane vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H & The Big Show --------------------------------All six men go at it to start as the referee tries to get control, and things eventually settle down to Triple H and Taker in the ring. Taker pummels Triple H in a corner but Triple H jabs his eyes then gets in his shots. Triple H whips Taker but lowers the head and Taker hits a DDT. Kane gets the tag but Triple H ducks a clothesline and hits his own clothesline. Triple H goes for a whip but Kane counters it into a double chokebomb. Kane throws Triple H into a corner then goes for another whip but Triple H reverses it and hits a kneelift. Austin offers a tag and gets it then lays the boots to Kane and chokes him with the boot. Austin goes for a whip, Kane reverses it but Austin comes back with the Thesz press and the right hands. Austin goes for a whip but Kane reverses him into a corner and hits a clothesline followed by a sidewalk slam for a near fall. Rock then gets the tag and has a staredown with Austin before they start exchanging punches. Austin gets the advantage and hammers Rock in a corner but Rock reverses positions and gets in his shots. Rock goes for a whip, Austin reverses but Rock comes back with a flying forearm. Rock then goes for the ropes but Show pulls him out to the floor then hits a chop and a headbutt. Show throws Rock back in the ring then Austin hops to the middle rope and connects with an elbowdrop for a near fall. Show tags in and hits another headbutt then press slams Rock over the ropes. The referee keeps Taker and Kane in the corner as Austin and Triple H double-team Rock on the floor and hit a double suplex. Austin throws Rock back in the ring and Show goes for an elbowdrop but misses it and Rock makes the tag to Taker. Taker pounds away on Show and goes for a whip, Show reverses it but Taker comes back with a flying clothesline that staggers him. Taker peppers Show in a corner with jabs but Show stops that with a headbutt and a short-arm clothesline. Show whips Taker into hit corner and goes for an Avalanche but Taker dodges it and Rock and Kane each get in a shot before Taker takes him off his feet with a clothesline. Taker wrenches Show's arm then walks the top rope and hits the clubbing shot to the chest. Kane tags in and helps Taker suplex Show then covers him but Triple H saves it. Kane chases Triple H from the ring but that allows Show to nail him from behind. Show whips Kane but misses a clothesline and Kane connects with a dropkick. Kane grabs Show by the throat but Austin distracts the referee allowing Triple H to come in and nail Kane below the belt. Show presses Kane up but Rock comes off the top rope with a crossbody, knocking Show over with Kane falling on top for a near fall. Triple H gets the tag and hammers away at Kane then goes for a whip but Kane counters with a short-arm clothesline. Taker gets the tag and whips Triple H but lowers the head and Triple H hits the facebuster. Austin gets the tag and whips Taker then plants him with a spinebuster while Triple H follows up with a kneedrop. Austin goes for the Stunner but Taker shoves him off into a right hand from Rock. Rock gets the tag and works Austin over in a corner then caps off with the Smackdown. Triple H comes in but Rock catches him with a spinebuster while Taker and Kane go after Show on the floor. Taker and Kane double-team Show but Show knocks Taker down then throws Kane into the ringpost. Show throws Taker back in the ring and Triple H sets him up for the Pedigree but Rock breaks it up with a clothesline. Rock grabs Austin looking for a Rock Bottom when Triple H nails him with a low blow but Taker takes Triple H out with a chokeslam. However Austin nails Taker with the Stunner and manages to grab the pin for his team.-------------------------------- Your winners: Stone Cold, Triple H & The Big ShowBefore Austin can get his hand raised Rock is in and takes Austin down then unloads on him with rights. However Triple H is up and hits Rock from behind then drills him with the Pedigree. Triple H picks Rock back up and tosses him over to Austin who lays him out with the Stunner. Show throws Kane in the ring and he suffers a Pedigree and a Stunner as well. Austin, Triple H and Show all get their arms raised and stand over their fallen foes, with Austin and Triple H exchanging glances as the show comes to a close.
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underjohngrohs
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Post by underjohngrohs on Jan 21, 2014 17:06:53 GMT -5
great show to kick off with Benoit and Raven, similar to their WCW and ECW matches, good win for Benoit over Raven, Great callout from Benoit and Angle, hopefully we see a match between the two of them at Backlash
great backstage segment with E&C beating down the Holly Cousins, I wonder who are going to be Hardy's opponents,
great idea for one of the Radicals to Challenge Chris Jericho for the Intercontinental Championship, so it will be Perry Saturn challenging Y2J for the Intercontinental Title,
great intense promo between Austin and The Rock, probably one of the most intense promos Austin has ever said to The Rock with The Rock being on the top while Austin was away, and he was right, both Rock and Triple H were the both on the top, but Austin is back and wants to face The Rock again, I can't wait for the six-man tag team match, but a Steel Cage Match at Backlash is where they are going to settle the score,
great interview segment with Lita and Trish, and Vince coming out to say that they both are going to wrestle Stephanie Mcmahon and Ivory in a divas tag team match and the Hardys taking on Angle and Rhyno, but hopefully it's not going to be for the WWF Tag Team Championship
Jericho gets a huge victory over Saturn with the help of Test,
great win for RVD over X-Pac with the help of The Dudley Boys, but William Regal tells RVD that he's fired, that's a little slap in the face right there,
another huge win for Stephanie and Ivory against Lita and Trish Stratus, so Ivory gets her title match against Chyna on SMACKDOWN, hope Chyna slaps some sense into her like she did at WrestleMania X7
Nice little interview from The Brothers of Destruction, hoping this is going to be a good six-man tag team match,
Kurt Angle and Rhyno defeat The Hardy Boys, but then all hell breaks loose between Edge and Christian, Angle, Rhyno, The Hardys and Jericho and Benoit, here's hoping a big eight-man tag team match on SMACKDOWN, I would like the idea of that.
good upset victory for Spike over Albert, that just goes to prove how Spike can hang around with the big guys,
and to top it off we got Austin, Triple H and Big Show defeating The Brothers of Destruction and The Rock in a six-man tag team match, but after the match, both of them stood tall, I don't know if Austin and Triple H are going to co-exist before Backlash again, I think we might see a potential Triple H/Undertaker match at Backlash, and also Show vs Kane for the Hardcore Title,
Great show man, hope you keep it up, the rating was a 9/10 out of this show except RVD getting fired, keep it up man
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Post by ✖ AJ on Jan 24, 2014 2:27:59 GMT -5
Huge main event announcement to start Monday Night RAW. Solid opening contest between Benoit and Raven with Kurt Angle being the cocky guy that won a gold medal with a BROKEN FREAK'N NECK per usual. Benoit getting the win is no surprise, and I anticipate him and Angle meeting again in the near future. Nice little backstage segment between The Hollys and E&C, the tag division needs heat like this. The Radicalz arguing? Not sure if this is just typical banter or leading to an eventual break up. Should be interesting to see what happens down the road... perhaps a break down and a fight over Eddie's title? Good segment between Rock and Austin, things are real heated between them. Not entirely sure how I feel about them having a match away from WrestleMania. It just sounds odd. But, I suppose it can work out seeing as how they are the two biggest stars... throw them anywhere against each other and bang. Perry Saturn getting the title shot is fine, I expect he'll lose though. Crazy match between Jericho and Saturn, but an expected victory by Y2J. Rob Van Dam getting the win is nice... interesting post-match interaction with William Regal though. Huh. Wonder what will happen in the future with Rob now. Stephanie and Ivory getting the win isn't a huge surprise with everything that has been built up to it. Angle and Rhyno getting the win over the tag champions is pretty big, Team RECK! Interesting post match stuff going down. I will expect one or multiple matches will come out of this. Spike Dudley with the win over Albert, alright. Nothing real special. The Dudleyz > X-Factor. One huuugee main event for Raw, crazy stuff. Stone Cold, Triple H and Big Show getting the win is fine and total breakdown afterward was anticipated. A solid show, just seemed really long for some reason.
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Post by snickelodeon on Jan 26, 2014 9:59:00 GMT -5
Nice episode of Raw. Benoits win meant something because you taken the time to give Raven some wins recently.
Raw didn't seem to long this week
Baclash 13 days away and after only 3 shows away. More matches should be announced soon.
Regal messing RVD around will come back to haunt him.
Main Event continued current feuds while also planted seeds for an eventual HHH turn.
Decent show
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Post by AKing1979 on Jan 28, 2014 15:34:13 GMT -5
April 19, 2001 | Pittsburgh, PASmackdown comes on the air with a recap of the six-man tag match on Smackdown and the continuing alliance between Steve Austin and Vince McMahon. Michael Cole and Tazz then welcome us to the show and remind us we're just 10 days away from Backlash and the rematch for the WWF Championship, Austin defending against The Rock inside a steel cage. Cole wonders what this growing Austin/McMahon alliance has in store for Rock next, and where Triple H posisbly stands in all this. Cole also announces a tag team match has been signed has been signed for tonight, Kurt Angle and Rhyno meeting Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho! = MATCH #1 = WWF WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH Chyna © def. Ivory (w/Steven Richards) --------------------------------Cole reminds us this match is a reward for Ivory for helping the McMahons beat Trish Stratus and Ivory on Raw. Ivory has words for Chyna then talks with the referee as he takes the title belt. However that allows Richards to come in and Stevenkick Chyna! Chyna is down as Ivory covers her and the referee counters but only gets two. Much of the match is Ivory doing whatever she can to Chyna with Richards' help. Late in the match Ivory applies a facelock, Chyna tries to counter it into a delayed vertical suplex but Richards trips her and Ivory falls on top for a near fall. Ivory goes for a whip but Chyna reverses it and hits a powerslam for a near fall as Trish Stratus makes her way out to ringside. Chyna goes for a powerbomb, Ivory fights it and counters it into rollup then grabs the ropes but Trish alerts the referee, who stops the count and orders a break. Richards goes over and has words with Trish who responds with a hard slap to the face. Ivory yells out at Trish but Chyna nails her with a boot followed by a powerbomb for the pin to retain.{BACKSTAGE}Vince McMahon and William Regal are watching a monitor, with Vince saying Trish is becoming a real problem and Regal offering to take care of her tonight. Regal then heads out as Steve Austin walks in and Vince greets him and gives him props for winning the six-man match last Monday. Austin says he proved he can whip The Rock's (*bleep*) as well as The Undertaker and Kane, and will prove it again in the cage match at Backlash. Vince tells Austin he's earned the night off when Austin suggests Rock needs to sharpen his skills if he's going to stand a chance. Vince agrees and decides to have Rock and Undertaker team up for action tonight, he just doesn't know against who just yet. Austin says it doesn't matter who Vince sends out, as long as they leave him a piece of Rock to finish off. (COMMERCIAL BREAK){BACKSTAGE}Edge & Christian are conversing, mentioning they have to take on the Holly cousins tonight. Edge feels they have better things to do tonight, like facing the Hardys and getting their rightful tag team titles. However Crash and Hardcore Holly walk in taking exception to who's right it is to go for the belts, then they ruined their shot at the titles on Raw. E&C get in the Hollys' faces saying it's their right, and they'll prove it in the ring. = MATCH #2 = TABLES MATCH The Dudley Boyz def. Bull Buchanan & The Goodfather --------------------------------Cole mentions the Right To Censor have become somewhat desparate to change their luck as of late, even challenging the Dudleys to a table match to try and get off the rails. Pretty much your standard Dudleys table match, with Goodfather getting put through a table with the 3D for the win.The Dudleys celebrate the win when X-Pac and his pals run out and ambush the Dudleys. Albert lays Bubba out with the BaldoBomb while X-Pac and Justin Credible nail D'Von with the double superkick. Spike Dudley runs out trying to come to his brothers aid but the X-Factor guys triple-team him and Albert takes him out with the BaldoBomb as well. X-Pac and Credible then bring another table in the ring and set it up then lay both Dudleys on it. Albert climbs to the top rope and hits a flying splash that sends both Dudleys through the table. The X-Factor guys then head to the back as Spike tends to his half-brothers. (COMMERCIAL BREAK){BACKSTAGE}William Regal is in his office when Kurt Angle comes in. Angle mentions how he's booked to team with Rhyno against Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho but doesn't feel like he has to get in the ring with Benoit again, not after he beat him at Wrestlemania. Angle also says they're in his hometown of Pittsburgh and his hometown fans deserve to see him in an imporant match, a title match. Regal agrees with Angle and offers to find a suitable replacement for the tag match then offers him a title shot, against Kane for the Hardcore Title. Angle says that's fine, he'll show everyone how hardcore he can be. = MATCH #3 = 2-ON-1 HANDICAP MATCH Test def. Dean Malenko & Perry Saturn (w/Terri Runnels) --------------------------------Cole says Regal made this match after Test interfered in Saturn's Intercontinental Title match on Raw, but said if he can win he'll get his European Title rematch with Eddie Guerrero at Backlash. The Radicalz come out first followed by Test who looks ready to go when Eddie makes his way out. Test glares at Eddie but leaves himself open for a double-team while Eddie joins the announcers for some guest commentary. Throughout the match the Radicals double-team Test who manages to rally several times. Late in the match Test sets Saturn up for the pump-handle slam when Malenko again comes in to break it up and the Radicalz double-team him again. The referee orders Malenko back to the corner when Eddie leaves the broadcast table and slides his European belt in the ring. Eddie then distracts the referee as Saturn goes for the belt but Test grabs it first and clobbers Saturn and Malenko with it. Test then plants Saturn with the pump-handle slam as the referee turns around and gets the three!Test gets his arm raised when Eddie goes in the ring and pounces on him. However Test comes back and lays Eddie out with the Full Nelson slam. Test then poses with the European belt before draping it over Eddie and telling him he'll see him at Backlash. {BACKSTAGE}X-Pac is with his pals bragging about their actions when Vince McMahon walks in. Vince says he was watching what they did to the Dudleys and were very impressed, with X-Pac saying they were just teaching the Dudleys a lesson for humilating them. Vince says he needs a tag team to take on The Rock and Undertaker tonight, and X-Pac says he's beaten both guys up many times before so he and Justin will be happy to do it. (COMMERCIAL BREAK){IN-RING}Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho make their way to the ring for the next match and await their opponents as Cole announces The Rock & Undertaker vs. X-Factor has been confirmed for tonight. Rhyno then comes out next...when William Regal comes out to the stage with a mic. Regal mentions how he Kurt Angle to drop out of the match so he could impress his hometown fans by winning the Hardcore Title later. Regal says he promised a suitable replacement and out comes... = MATCH #4 = The Big Show & Rhyno def. Chris Benoit & Chris Jericho --------------------------------Solid enough match with Benoit and Jericho using their abilites to try and overcome their opponents. Late in the match Benoit tries to his Show a German suplex but can't get him up when Jericho suddenly comes off the top rope and nails Show with a missle dropkick, enabling Benoit to hit the suplex. Rhyno comes in looking for the Gore but Benoit tosses him over the ropes then tags Jericho and the two double team Show. Benoit nails Rhyno with a baseball slide and goes after him on the floor while Jericho manages to put Show in the Walls of Jericho. Kurt Angle suddenly runs out and distracts the referee, prompting Benoit to go after him. However that enables Rhyno to come back with the Gore. In the ring Jericho still has Show in the Walls of Jericho and Show looks ready to tap when Regal comes in and pulls Jericho off then hits the Union Jack. Show gets to his feet and finishes Jericho off with a chokeslam for the pin.Rhyno and Show get their arms raised while Angle and Regal look back and smile at their handiwork. {BACKSTAGE}Vince is in the VIP lounge when Triple H and Stephanie walk in. Vince greets the Helmsleys and puts Triple H over for finally seeing his vision. Triple H tells Vince that he may have helped Austin win the match on Raw but that was because they had common enemies on the other side, and it doesn't suddenly make their teammates. Vince tells Triple H that's why he and Austin need to be a team, because they have common enemies. Vince asks him to consider his vision, especially after he's part the reason Austin finally saw the light. Triple H is slightly taken aback as Vince mentions after he beat Austin at No Way Out, Austin realized his old anti-authority ways weren't going to cut it anymore and decided to change his tune. Triple H ponders this as Vince again plugs his vision of the two of them working together. Vince then asks about the Undertaker's challenge and Triple H promises to give him his answer, one way or another. (COMMERCIAL BREAK){BACKSTAGE}Regal is relaxing in his office enjoying some tea and chuckling at the previous match when Trish Stratus is brought into the office. Regal first tells Trish how she's becoming quite a nusiance for both him and Mr. McMahon as of late and decides to teach her a lesson about spoiling other people's title oppertunities. Regal informs Trish she's going to see some action tonight and her opponent is going to be...himself! Trish balks but Regal warns Trish that refusing to go through with the match can be construed as breach of contract. Regal also asks Trish to warn Chris Jericho that if he interferes during the match, he'll be instantly stripped of the Intercontinental Title. Trish starts to leave but then mentions she was just talking to Jericho and he has a message for him. Trish saks Jericho wants to ask Regal how his tea is, causing Regal to do a spit take. = MATCH #5 = WWF HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH Kane © def. Kurt Angle --------------------------------Angle goes out to meet Kane on the floor but Kane gets in the first shots before tossing him back in the ring. Kane starts to climb through the ropes but Angle knocks him back and Kane's foot get's caught in the ropes. Angle goes out and lays the boots to Kane then starts pulling out weapons and throwing them in the ring. Angle climbs on the apron with a trash can in hand but Kane is in the ring and boots the can in Angle's face. Kane goes after Angle on the floor and drops him onto the barricade then follows up with a suplex onto the floor. Kane whacks Angle with a trash can and throws him back in the ring then presses him up but Angle slips out and chopblocks the knee. Angle stomps way at Kane's leg and goes right for the Anklelock but Kane is able to turn over and kick Angle away. Angle clocks Kane a trash lid then climbs to the top rope and hits a flying shot to the head for a near fall. Angle grabs a kendo stick and whacks Kane in the back with it but Kane is able to block another shot and hit a short-arm clothesline. Kane whipa Angle hard into a corner and hits a sidewalk slam followed by an elbowdrop for a near fall. Kane slams Angle then climbs to the top rope for the flying clothesline but Angle throws a trash can at him to block it in mid-air. Angle readies for the Olympic Slam when Chris Benoit runs in and plants Angle with his own Olympic Slam. Benoit slips out of the ring as Kane picks Angle up and chokeslams him through a trash can for the pin.Kane celebrates his title defense as Benoit yells back at his fallen foe that they're even now. (COMMERCIAL BREAK){BACKSTAGE}Willaim Regal is in is office preparing for his match when The Big Show comes in. Regal congradulates Show on his win earlier with Show saying he was happy to take care of Regal's little problem. Show then says he'd also like to take care of his own problem: Kane. Regal says he knows where Show is going and grants him a Hardcore Title match at Backlash. Show thanks Regal and heads out while Regal goes back to his preparation. = MATCH #6 = Edge & Christian def. Crash & Hardcore Holly (w/Molly Holly) --------------------------------Good back-and-forth tag match. Toward the end Crash gets the tag and takes it to E&C then dropkicks Edge and drills Christian with a DDT. Crash nails Edge with a tornado bulldog then does the same to Christian but Edge nails him with a Spear. Molly climbs to the top rope and hits Edge with the Molly-Go-Round and Crash covers him but only gets two. Hardcore comes in and clotheslines Christian and himself over the ropes. Crash climbs to the top rope and hits Edge with a crossbody but Edge rolls through it into a rollup and grabs the tights to steal the pin.After the bell Crash pounces on Edge but Edge fights him off while Christian lays Hardcore out with a chair on the floor. Christian brings a second chair in the ring and E&C nail Crash with a ConChairto. Christian brings Hardcore in and he suffers a ConChairto as well. Edge then grabs a mic and demands a Tag Team Title match with the Hardys at Backlash, promising to take out every other tag team until they get their wish. Suddenly the Hardys appear from out of nowhere and brawl with E&C, eventually clearing them from the ring. A bunch of referees run out and order E&C to back off but the two teams continue to exchange words. {BACKSTAGE} Johnathan Coachman is with The Undertaker at the interview set asking him about once again teaming with The Rock. Taker says that he extended an invitation to Triple H for another go-around at Backlash but has yet to hear back from him. Before Taker can finish he's suddenly ambushed by Triple H! Triple H pounds away at Taker and throws him into a wall then grabs a chair and hammers Taker in the leg with it. Once Triple H is finished he rams an anvil case into his knee and Taker is on the ground grimacing in pain as Triple H taunts him about not being able to get up. Triple H tells Taker be better be able to get up at Backlash, because their match will be a Last Man Standing match! Triple H tells Taker to think about that then leaves him laying. (COMMERCIAL BREAK)We get a replay of Triple H assaulting The Undertaker was well as footage of Taker being tended to by the EMTs during the break. {BACKSTAGE}Kevin Kelly interviews Vince McMahon about the main event following the assault. Vince says he will speak with Triple H about his assault but nevertheless he has no choice but the declare Taker unable to compete in tonight's main event. Vince also says he's allowing Rock to find a replacement partner to take on X-Factor, but if by match time he's unable to find someone, he will have to go it alone. {IN-RING}William Regal makes his way to the ring and anxiously awaits Trish, who hesitantly makes her way down the ramp. Before she climbs in the ring Chris Jericho runs out from the crowd and blindsides Regal! Jericho wails away on Regal and whips him into a corner then hits a bulldog followed by the Lionsault. Jericho then gets on the mic and tells Regal that he was only instructed not to interfere during the match, but since Trish hadn't gotten in the ring yet, this is before the match and doesn't count. Jericho heads out to the floor as Trish slides in... = MATCH #7 = Trish Stratus def. William Regal --------------------------------...and covers the fallen Regal and immediately gets the 1..2..3!!Trish gets her arm raised and Jericho applauds from the aisle, having gotten one over on Regal again. {BACKSTAGE} Kevin Kelly is with The Rock at the interview set, with Rock interupting in the usual fashon. Rock says Vince McMahon does have a point, he does need to be on his toes going into Backlash after seeing what Vince and his pals are capable up, evidenced by Triple H taking Undertaker out earlier. Rock says not afraid to go it alone tonight, but if anybody wants to join in, they're more than welcome to. Rock then talks about his opponents tonight, admitting that X-Pac has crossed paths with him before, only to get the Smackdown laid on him. Rock next brings up X-Pac's partner Justin Credible, wondering what kind of name that is. Rock says Justin is "Justin-Sane" if he thinks that hving a fancy name is enough to take on The Great One. Rock then invites Steve Austin to watch his match personally, to see what awaits him in 13 days, if you smell what he's cooking. (COMMERCIAL BREAK) {BACKSTAGE} Regal is ranting about Jericho humiliating him again as Kurt Angle tries to calm him down, saying he knows how he feels after Chris Benoit cost him the chance to earn some gold. Regal eventually recomposes himself and tells Angle he's going to solve both their problems at once. Regal announces at Backlash it's going to be himself, Angle, Benoit and Jericho in a Four Corners match for the Intercontinental Title, and to ensure Jericho and Benoit don't have any excuses, it's also going to be an elimination match, meaning the last man remaning will be the Intercontinental Champion. {RINGSIDE} Cole and Tazz hype the main event, wondering who Rock got to be his replacement partner, if anyone. The X-Factor guys make their way to the ring for the match, followed by The Rock who stops at the bottom of the ramp, as if he's waiting for someone. Sure enough some familiar pyro goes off and out comes.... = MAIN EVENT = The Rock & Spike Dudley vs. X-Pac & Justin Credible (w/Albert) --------------------------------Rock starts off against Credible who gets in the first shots then whips him into a conrer and hits a clothesline. Credible works Rock over when Rock reverses positions and gets in his shots. Rock goes for a whip, Credible reverses him into a corner but Rock comes back with a clothesline. Rock tosses Credible over the ropes then X-Pac comes in but Rock dumps him over as well. Spike then climbs to the top rope and connects with a crossbody on both men. Spike rolls Credible in the ring then tags in and gets in his shots. Spike goes for a whip, Credible reverses him into a corner but Spike comes back with a headbutt to the chest. Spike then goes for the Dudley Dog but Credible manages to toss him off. X-Pac gets the tag and cuts off Spike's tag attempt then snapmares him and hits a running legdrop for a near fall. X-Pac slaps on a chinlock and Rock tries to encourage Spike when he looks into the crowd and sees Steve Austin making his way to the front row. Rock has words for Austin when Credible comes in and knocks Rock off the apron. Rock tries to recover on the floor when Albert nails him with the bicycle kick and Austin taunts his fallen foe! In the ring X-Pac stomps Spike down in a corner and follows up with the Bronco Buster. Credible gets the tag and takes over on Spike as Rock tries to pull himslef back to the corner. Credible whips Spike into a corner and goes for a baseball slide but Spike dodges it and Credible crotches himself on the ringpost. Rock gets the tag and wails away on Credible then whips him and hits a belly-to-belly throw. X-Pac comes in but Rock works him over in a corner and caps off with the Smackdown. Rock goes for a whip but X-Pac reverses it and Albert trips him from the floor then pulls him into the ringpost. Rock tries to get to his feet when X-Pac nails him with a spinkick for a near fall. X-Pac slaps on a chinlock, Rock tries to fight out of it and goes for a whip, X-Pac reverses it but Rock comes back with a flying clothesline. Rock hits a suplex followed by an elbowdrop then covers but Credible saves it. Credible goes for That's Incredible but Spike comes in and chopblocks Credible's knee, causing Rock to fall on top for a near fall. All four men are going at it and Spike takes Credible and himself over the ropes while Rock and X-Pac are exchanging punches. X-Pac rakes Rock's face and drills him with the X-Factor then covers him but Spike barely makes it in to save it. X-Pac tosses Spike over the ropes but Rock is up and plants him with the spinebuster. Rock then readies for the People's Elbow and goes for the ropes but tumbles over after Albert pulls down the top rope. Albert then scoops Rock up but Rock slips out and shoves him into the ringpost then DDTs him into the floor. Rock looks down at Albert then pulls Austin over the barricade and unloads on him! In the ring X-Pac and Credible are double-teaming Spike when the Dudley Boyz run down the ramp with a table. The Dudleys set their table up at ringside then go in and pounce on the X-Factor guys. Rock and Austin are still going at it as the referee decides this match has gotten way out of hand and calls for the bell.-------------------------------- Your winners: No ContestThe Dudleys manage to knock X-Pac and Credible out of the ring and the two sides continue brawling on the floor. Spike and Ablert soon join in and all six men fight their way to the back. Meanwhile Austin and Rock are still brawling near the Dudleys' table when Austin rakes Rock's face. Austin goes for the Stunner but Rock shoves him into the ring apron then drives him through the table with a Rock Bottom! Rock looks down at Austin in the table wreckage and that's how tonight's show comes to a close.
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Post by AKing1979 on Jan 31, 2014 0:27:21 GMT -5
= QUICK SUNDAY NIGHT HEAT RESULTS FOR April 22nd =
1) Albert def. Haku Albert pinned Haku with the BaldoBomb after X-Pac distracted him from the apron
2) Raven def. Essa Rios Raven pinned Rios with the Raven Effect after Rios missed a moonsault
3) WWF Tag Team Champions The Hardy Boyz def. Steven Richards & Val Venis in a non-title match Jeff Hardy pinned Val with the Swanton Bomb, after which Richards and Val argued about the loss; during the match it was announced the Hardys would defend the belts against Edge & Chrstian at Backlash in a 'Texas Tornado' street fight
4) Eddie Guerrero def. Steve Blackman to retain the WWF European Title Eddie pinned Blackman with the Frogsplash off the top rope after hitting a low blow and the brainbuster NEXT PAY-PER-VIEW:Sunday, April 29th, 2001 AllState Arena | Chicago, ILWWF CHAMPIONSHIP Steel Cage MatchStone Cold Steve Austin © vs. The RockLAST MAN STANDING MATCHThe Undertaker vs. Triple HWWF INTERCONTINENTAL TITLE Four Corners Elimination MatchChris Jericho © vs. Kurt Angle vs. Chris Benoit vs. William RegalWWF TAG TEAM TITLES Texas Tornado Street FightThe Hardy Boyz © vs. Edge & ChristianWWF EUROPEAN TITLE MATCHEddie Guerrero © vs. TestWWF HARDCORE TITLE MATCHKane © vs. The Big ShowMore matches to be announced
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Post by ✖ AJ on Feb 2, 2014 0:53:47 GMT -5
Alright, Smackdown. Ten days away from Backlash - lets go. Interesting start to the show with a women's match, but, it is Chyna. So it is acceptable. Obvious win for her over Ivory, I think, as Ivory just isn't on the level to take the title away from Chyna. A solid match though with some antics from Richards and involvement from Trish. Here we go again with Vince being unhappy with Trish. I wonder what kind of discipline she will get. I'd sure give her some (if you know what I mean). Good interaction between Austin and Vince backstage, with Austin still wanting a piece when it comes to Backlash. Although, I bet he wouldn't mind them being banged up at all. E&C vs The Hollys later on. I wonder who will win that one, really. A rather obvious win for The Dudley Boyz over Buchanan and Goodfather. X-Factor taking out The Dudleyz was a nice touch and gives them some solid momentum. Kurt Angle getting a hardcore title match, eh? Sounds fine to me. Test defeating Malenko and Saturn is really big for him, and he is going to be a big threat up against Eddie at Backlash. X-Factor taking on Rock and Undertaker? Alright, I suppose. A little bit of a let down, I feel, but its fine. Show and Rhyno beating Benoit and Jericho getting the win is fine with me with the involvement of Regal and Angle screwing the latter over. Triple H beginning his heel rise up in the WWE. I'm ready for it. Kane defeating Kurt Angle was rather expected now that I think about it, with all of Angle's other involvements with Benoit and such. Big Show getting Kane at Backlash, huh? Shall be an interesting one. Edge and Christian getting the win is the best decision here, as they are much better off than Crash and Hardcore. The chair attack and save by The Hardys was a nice touch to get the feud fueled up with a short time until Backlash. Triple H attacking Undertaker and announcing it will be a Last Man Standing match. That sure should be something, and I'd like to think Triple H can get the win. Nice touch with the beat down as well. Hahaha, Trish Stratus beating William Regal. Albeit some help from Jericho, that's good right there. Crazy main event with an interesting, but logical, choice of Spike Dudley for The Rock's partner. The match ending in absolute chaos, I'm anticipating some heated up action in the following week. A solid show.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2014 15:38:35 GMT -5
Just caught up and I liked what I've read so far. I really like how a lot of your feuds are blinding together. Backlash is looking good, with Rock/Austin and Triple H/Taker at the top of the card. X Factor vs. Dudleys will probably be signed soon, a table match maybe? Also interested by the Four Way, will Jericho and Benoit work as a team until it's just them competing, will Regal or Angle turn on each other, how will Trish factor into the match? Can't wait for it.
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Post by nouratef on Feb 7, 2014 6:00:41 GMT -5
great tag team match to main event the show, i think it is a great idea to continue the feud between Angle and Benoit, i always liked these 2 and liked their amazing feuds, great segment between both men, can't wait until Backlash, i really liked their feuds , they were the best feuds in WWE History !, wow my favourite divas of all time teaming, and Hardy Boyz vs Angle and Rhyno ? i bet Benoit will interfere, RVD is debuting, i wonder who is his opponent ?, X-Pac, i wanted him to win but i understand why you made RVD to lose , because its his first match .......... and last match ?!, What The ......., okay nvm ,as i expected, Steph and Ivory won, so it'll be Hardy Hoyz vs E&C and Benoit vs Angle ? they're just predictions, and once again a member of X-Factor is losing, great victory from Austin, HHH and Show, will they win their match too at backlash ? can't wait !
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Post by snickelodeon on Feb 9, 2014 13:39:07 GMT -5
Smack Down wasn't a bad show it felt like a show to get us closer to the PPV. Everyone has one of these shows. That's not saying it was a bad show in the slightest.
Like how Backlash is coming together now it's a decent looking card. Interesting to see what happens at the top of the card after Backlash.
My initial thought of HHH turning face seems to be a bit off now.
Appreciated the feedback to one of the shows in the week. 3 more shows we're complete after if you would check them out.
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Post by AKing1979 on Feb 13, 2014 23:48:03 GMT -5
April 23, 2001 | Knoxville, TNRaw comes on with the intro but instead of Jim Ross it's Michael Cole welcoming us to the show along with Paul Heyman. The two remind us Backlash is just six days away but several matches have been signed for tonight, including Triple H meeting Kane one-on-one, Dean Malenko challenging Crash Holly for the Light Heavyweight Title, and Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho teaming up against Edge & Christian. Cole also announces tonight's main event will see The Rock going at it with the 500-pound Big Show, and Heyman says Vince McMahon isn't giving Rock any chance to rest between now and his WWF Championsip match at Backlash. Cole also mentions JR will have a special interview with the WWF Champion himself, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and hopefully we'll get some answers on his alliance with Vince McMahon as well as his rematch with The Rock this Sunday. = MATCH #1 = The Hardy Boyz & Lita def. Bull Buchanan, The Goodfather & Ivory (w/Steven Richards) --------------------------------Solid enough six-man tag as the Hardys again kept the RTC'ers off balance with their quickness, while the ladies showed some nice moves as well. Late in the match after some chatoci brawling it's Matt against Buchanan and Matt has him set up for the Twist of Fate but Goodfather clubs him from behind to prevent it. Lita climbs to the top rope looking for her huricanrana but Ivory shoves her off into Goodfather who slams her onto the mat. Matt clotheslines Goodfather over the ropes before Jeff climbs to the top rope and hits him with a plancha. Buchanan pulls Matt out to the floor and the men duke it out leaving the ladies in the ring. Ivory brings a chair in looks to finish Lita off with it when Trish Stratus runs out and takes the chair away. Ivory shoves Trish out through the ropes but Lita nails her with the Twist of Fate. Lita climbs to the top rope and connects with a moonsault and it's another loss for the RTC.Lita slips out to the floor and celebrates with the Hardys and Ivory is exchanging looks with Trish while Richards is throwing a tantrum in the ring. {BACKSTAGE} Edge & Christian are conversing with Kurt Angle, saying how they're going to face better against the Hardys than those RTC losers. E&C then talk about facing Chris Benoit & Chirs Jericho tonight, saying how they're going to use them to prepare for winning the Tag Team Titles, while doing Angle and William Regal a favor for softening two of their foes up for them. Angle says Backlash is going to be an exciting night for Team ECK as they'll be dripping in gold before the show is out. Suddenly Rhyno barges in the room looking a little perturbed and his comrades asks what's up. Rhyno says he's mad because he doesn't have a match tonight and was looking forward to working off some aggression, but no one has the guts to face him. Rhyno says if someone won't step foward, then he'll find someone to fight himself. Rhyno then storms out as Team ECK hope they're not the ones he ends up fighting. (COMMERCIAL BREAK){BACKSTAGE} Vince McMahon is conversing with The Big Show in the VIP lounge when they're greeted by Steve Austin. Vince asks Austin how he is and Austin says he's still a little sore from being put through a table on Smackdown so he appreciates the night off to recover for his title defense. Vince feels Rock needs to sharpen his skills and re-learn how to win matches without using tables, which is why Show has volunteered to give Rock a little tune-up. Show says he's using this tune-up to get himself ready to become Hardcore Champion once again, but assures Austin he'll leave a little something for him to finish off at Backlash. Show leaves as Vince brings up the interview later and Austin says he wasn't going to pass this oppertunity up to speak his mind. Vince mentions how Jim Ross is excited to be conducting the interview, with Austin calling JR a special person so he'll get some special answers. = MATCH #2 = Bubba Ray Dudley (w/D'Von & Spike) def. Justin Credible (w/X-Pac & Albert) --------------------------------Decent enough match that saw plenty of interference from both sides. Toward the end Credible climbs to the middle rope and leaps off but Bubba catches him with a Diamond Cutter then covers but Albert pulls Credible away. The referee argues with Albert but that allows X-Pac to come in behind him and nail Bubba with the spinkick. X-Pac slips back out while Credible covers Bubba but only gets a two count. X-Pac argues with the referee and Bubba decks off the apron then the referee keeps Albert from coming in while D'Von comes in and helps Bubba plant Credible with the 3D for the pin.Bubba barely gets his arm raised when Albert is in and nails him from behind. D'Von and Spike try to come to his aid but Credible and X-Pac keep them at bay. Bubba tries to fight back against Albert but Albert press slams him over the ropes and through the table on the floor! The X-Factor guys then depart the ring while D'Von and Spike tend to Bubba on the floor. {BACKSTAGE} Rhyno is prowling the halls when Eddie Guerrero runs up to him, saying he heard how Rhyno is looking for a fight and knows the perfect person. Eddie claims how Test has been talking smack about him for a while now, claming to be hardcore than him and that gets Rhyno's interest. Rhyno then asks Eddie to send a message to the Commissioner, that he wants Test in the ring tonight. Rhyno heads out and Eddie smirks at his handiwork. (COMMERCIAL BREAK){BACKSTAGE} Kane is pacing around in the lockerroom when Kevin Kelly tries to grab a quick interview about facing Triple H tonight. Kane says he wanted to see how Triple H handled someone who knows he's coming, before he takes care of The Big Show at Backlash. Kane also says The Undertaker isn't here tonight, but asked him to send a message to Triple H, that he will be ready to go in six days and will make sure Triple H never stands up again! = MATCH #3 = Edge & Christian def. Chris Benoit & Chris Jericho --------------------------------The two sides file out to the ring as we see Kurt Angle and William Regal watching from the back. Very good tag match here as Benoit and Jericho showed some nice teamwork despite being competitors this Sunday. Late in the match all four men are going at it when Jericho and Edge both go over the ropes leaving Benoit and Christian to battle it out. Suddenly Angle comes out and grabs Jericho's Intercontinental belt then brings it in the ring. Angle takes a swing at Benoit but misses and Benoit cuts him off then grabs the belt and clocks Angle with it. Jericho and Edge are back in the ring when Benoit swings the belt at Edge but Edge ducks and Jericho takes the shot instead. Christian spears Benoit while Edge rolls Jericho up and grabs the pin.E&C then bail out to the floor and help Angle up while celebrating their win, with Benoit glaring out at the three of them. Jericho then comes to and gets in Benoit's face about the belt shot and the two look like they're about to come to blows but Benoit walks off without incident. {BACKSTAGE} Johnathan Coachman interviews The Helmsleys, asking Triple H why he would fight Kane just six days before his last man standing match with The Undertaker. Triple H says how Kane was the one who challenged him, that he wasn't too happy with what he did to his brother on Smackdown and wants to somehow get revenge. Triple H says he's going to use Kane to send his own message back to The Undertaker, only his is going to be a physical one. Triple H also says that while Austin gets to talk, he's going to let his actions speak for themselves. (COMMERCIAL BREAK){BACKSTAGE} William Regal is in his office chuckling at the Chrises nearly fighting earlier, feeling that'll guarantee he'll come away with the Intercontinental Title. Test then comes in and Regal says he doesn't know what Test did to Rhyno but Rhyno looked pretty mad and demanded a match tonight. Test denies doing anything to Rhyno and figures Eddie Guerrero has something to do with it, but he'll take on Rhyno just to make sure he's ready to get his European Title back in six days. Test even accuses Regal of going along with it just because he kicked his (*bleep*) to win the title in the first place then walks off, with Regal not very pleased with that remark. = MATCH #4 = NON-TITLE MATCH Triple H (w/Stephanie McMahon) def. Kane © --------------------------------Decent enough match here with Triple H using his tech moves against Kane's power. During the match The Big Show walks down the ramp to ringside to watch as Kane plants Triple H with a powerslam. Kane then climbs to the top rope when Show starts yelling at him, so Kane leaps off and nails him with the flying clothesline. Kane then climbs back on the apron when Triple H tries to cut him off but Kane rams him into the turnbuckle. However Show pulls Kane off and nails him with the Final Cut onto the floor! Show throws Kane back in the ring and Triple H drills him with Pedigree for the three.Stephanie congradulates Triple H as Show walks off, satisfied with his handiwork. Triple H then heads to the back while saying The Undertaker can expect a lot worse on Sunday. Kane then sits up and storms to the back in search of Show. {BACKSTAGE} Vince and Austin are watching a monitor, with Vince giving Triple H props for his win while Austin says he could have beaten either Kane or The Undertaker with the snap of his fingers. Vince then mentions it's about time for that interview and Austin promises to give the fans answers, whether they want them or not, and that's the bottom line. (COMMERCIAL BREAK){IN-RING}Jim Ross is in the ring as Steve Austin makes his way out for the interview about his title defense at Backlash. Austin does his posing as we see The Rock watching from the lockerroom. JR mentions that the rematch happens in six days, Austin vs. The Rock, and Austin says at Wrestlemania he proved that Rock isn't anything compared to Stone Cold Steve Austin. Austin says the past year, while he was out recovering from his neck surgery, Rock had his little run at the top of the WWF, but he then came back and wanted to take back what rightfully belonged to him. Austin says he wanted the WWF Championship, the very title that make syou the man in the WWF, and the world saw he was willing to do whatever it took to get it done, even if it meant burying the hatchet with Vince McMahon. JR then tells Austin the fans are still asking why he aligned himself with Vince given their history the past four years. Austin says he already made it clear that Mr. McMahon was an insurance policy, that he wanted to ensure he won the WWF Championship at Wrestlemania in the state of Texas, and doesn't feel the need to explain it over and over. JR asks Austin how he can turn his back on the fans that had supported him over the years, and Austin points out he never even said he wanted to be the fans' hero, that it's their own fault they're disappointed because they should have listened to his creed of DTA: Don't Trust Anybody. Austin then asks who really changed because he's still the same beer drinkin', h--l raisin', (*bleep*) kickin' s.o.b. he's always been, while the fans were the ones who turned on him. Austin says he does what he needs to to get ahead and stay there, and if that means siding with his boss, then so be it. Austin says if the fans wanted to kiss up to him before, why won't they support him now just because he isn't beating Mr. McMahon up anymore. Austin says that proved the fans don't care about him being the top man and being WWF Champion, as long as he catered to their every little wish, just like The Rock always does. Austin says how every morning the fans go to their dead-end burger-flipping jobs and kiss their bosses' (*bleep*)s for hours on end then turned around and watched as he lived out their fantasy of beating their boss up. Austin says for years he'd shout to the fans “give me a h--l yeah” and they’d cheer him and say “h--l yeah” right back. Austin says he's sick of it so he's done giving them what they want, it's all about what he wants now. Austin says Rock has never been able to beat him before, and he never will, especially this Sunday when it's the two of them in a cage. Austin says he's back on top where he belongs, that he and Mr. McMahon are going to lead the WWF into a new age, and everyone in their way, especially The Rock, will get their (*bleep*)s whipped, and that's all he has to say about it. Austin then asks JR why he looks like he just lost his best friend and JR says that in a way, maybe he has. JR goes into how he was there when Austin underwent spinal surgery last year and supported him through his recovery. JR also mentions how he and his wife were the only two people from the WWF invited to Austin's wedding with Debra. Austin acts disgusted and accuses JR of not wanting to be his friend anymore just because he turned up the voltage and JR denies it. Austin points out how for years JR would sit at the announce table and scream “Stone Cold! Stone Cold!” over and over, trying to make a living riding his coattails, then asks where his support is now. JR doesn't have an answer as Austin even accuses JR of wanting The Rock to win this Sunday, just like the fans, then knocks JR's cowboy hat off. Austin takes JR's glasses and rips his shirt while daring JR to take a swing at him if he has such a problem with his new attitude. JR declines to hit Austin then feels this interview was a mistake and starts to leave when Austin jumps him from behind. Austin beats JR down and caps off with the Stunner then picks JR up and hits another Stunner. Austin grabs the mic and tells the fallen JR to give that message to The Rock and anyone else that has a problem with the Austin/McMahon era and that's the bottom line. Austin then leaves JR laying as we quickly cut to commercial. (COMMERCIAL BREAK)Back from break we get a replay of Austin attacking Jim Ross and beating him down as a message to The Rock and the fans as before we get a shot of JR being tended to backstage. Cole expresses his disgust at Austin's actions, with Heyman agreeing that Austin may have went a little too far. = MATCH #5 = Test def. Rhyno by disqualification --------------------------------Short but solid hard-hitting match between the two. Toward the finish Rhyno comes off the ropes but eats a big boot and Test him up for the pump-handle slam when Eddie Guerrero rushes the ring and attacks Test to cause a DQ. Eddie wails away on Test but Test fights him off and clears him from the ring. Test then turns around but Rhyno lays him out with the Gore. Rhyno looks down at the fallen Test while Eddie taunts his opponent for Sunday before they both leave the ring. {BACKSTAGE} Trish Stratus is walking somewhere when Lita runs up and thanks her for the help, though she wonders why she did it. Trish says she's trying to change her image after degrading herself for the McMahons. However they're interupted by Ivory who confronts Trish about interference. Before Trish can answer Ivory is joined by Vince McMahon who also gets in her face, warning Lita to leave them. After Lita departs Vince says he hasn't forgotten about how Trish betrayed him at Wrestlemania and feels thet she has become quite the goody-good lately after her actions earlier, just like his wife. Vince offers Trish the chance to do all the good she wants by booking her in a match against Ivory at Backlash. Vince adds that if Trish loses, she must join the Right To Censor! Trish is stunned as Ivory tells her how she'll enjoy fighting the good fight. (COMMERCIAL BREAK)= MATCH #6 = WWF LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH Crash Holly © (w/Molly Holly) def. Dean Malenko --------------------------------Cole explains Malenko finally demanded this title rematch after seeing the Holly cousins decimated by Edge & Christian on Smackdown. Good lightweight match, with Perry Saturn and Terri coming down to ringside late in the match. Crash goes for a whip, Malenko reverses it and Crash gets him in a Sunset Flip but Malenko rolls through it and slaps on the Texas Cloverleaf. Crash tries to hold on as Hardcore Holly comes out but Saturn intercepts him and the two duke it out. Back in the ring the referee is distracted by the brawl allowing Molly to pull Crash's hand onto the bottom rope. The referee turns back and orders a break, so Malenko pulls Molly onto the apron and gets in her face. That allows Crash to roll him up and get the three to retain!After the match Saturn and Hardcore both slide in the ring and all four men duke it out before the Hollys clear their foes from the ring. {BACKSTAGE} Kevin Kelly interviews The Rock who's in a serious mood and doesn't do his catchphrases. Rock says he saw Austin's interview earlier and Austin indeed proved what a tough guy he is by beating up poor, defenseless Jim Ross. Rock says when the two are locked in the cage, there won't be anyone for Austin to beat up except The Rock, and he invites him to try. Rock admits he does kiss up to the fans quite a bit, only because the fans made him who he today, just like they did Austin. Rock says sas for tonight, Austin is banking on The Big Show to soften him up, and Show is more than welcome to check into the Smackdown hotel. Rock says the Smackdown hotel will also have a room waiting for Austin this Sunday, and he will once again become the People's WWF Champion, if ya smell what he's cooking. (COMMERCIAL BREAK){BACKSTAGE} Vince is giving Austin props for the way he handled himself out there earlier, with Austin saying he just taught JR a lesson about disrespecting him. Austin says he's the WWF Champion and doesn't deserve to be disrespected by anyone, whether it's JR, the fans or even The Rock. Suddenly Triple H comes in and chuckles at the scene, saying it's funny how Vince is congradulating Austin for beating up an announcer while he actually beat the 'Big Red Moron' in actual combat. Triple H also talks about the 'Austin/McMahon Era' when the 'McMahon-Helmsley Era' has already ruled the WWF for some time. Vince says things change, that Austin has seen the light and together they are going to launch a new era which Triple H still has a chance to be a part of. Vince asks Triple H to make a choice soon, whether he's with them or against them, warning that The Rock will become an example of those who are against them. = MAIN EVENT = The Rock vs. The Big Show --------------------------------Both men make their way out as we get a shot of Austin watching the match from backstage. Rock goes right to work on Show but Show shoves him away. Rock pops back up and continues his offense then goes for a whip but Show coutners with a short-arm clothesline. Show shoves Rock into a corner and hits the giant chops then throws him across the ring and walks over his chest. Rock starts to fight back and comes off the ropes but Show catches him into a powerslam. Show comes off the ropes but misses an elbowdrop and Rock comes back with a flying forearm. Rock wails away on Show then comes off the ropes and hits a clothesline that staggers Show but he doesn't go down. Rock tries another clothesline and Show is still upright so Rock hits a third clothesline that finally gets Show off his feet. Rock then goes for the Rock Bottom already but Show shoves him away and Rock goes flying over the ropes. Show goes out and drops Rock onto the barricade then throws him into the steps and press slams him through the ropes back in the ring. Show starts to climb over the ropes but Rock pulls the top rope up, crotching Show on it. Rock then hits a flying clothesline that knocks Show back out to the floor. Rock uses this chance to gather himself as Austin continues to watch from the lockerroom while enjoying some beer. Rock then slings himself over the ropes but Show catches him and rams him into the ringpost. Show throws Rock in the ring then goes in and lays the boots to him before hitting a legdrop for a near fall. Show hits another giant chop and a headbutt then whips Rock and grabs him in a bearhug. Rock tries to hold on but begins to fade as the referee checks the arm. Rock's arm drops once, drops twice, but Rock keeps it up the third time and bites Show's face to break the hold. Rock again rallies and goes for a whip, Show reverses it but Rock floats over him and hits a DDT for a near fall. Show regains control and whips Rock into a corner then goes for an elbow but Rock dodges it. Rock wails on Show in a corner with punches and kicks then caps off with the Smackdown. Show fights back and goes for a whip but Rock reverses it and plants him with the spinebuster. However that took a lot out of Rock and he can't immediately capitalize so he only gets two out of it. Rock goes for the Rock Bottom again but Show elbows out of it and hits another headbutt. Show readies for the chokeslam...when Kane's pyro and theme go off. So Show turns toward the stage and demands Kane come out and face him, but Kane never appears. Rock then spins Show around and this time is able to hit the Rock Bottom for the pin!-------------------------------- Your winner: The RockRock wearily gets his arm raised when Austin suddenly runs in the ring and pounces on him. Austin stomps Rock down in a corner when Show gets to his feet and helps with a double-team. However Kane comes out and starts duking it out with Show before the two go over the ropes to the floor. Austin continues assaulting Rock when Rock suddenly starts fighting back. Austin and Rock go back and forth as a number of referees swarm in to separate them. Meanwhile we look over to the stage to see Triple H looking on, with the announcers wondienrg which way Triple H might fall as the show fades to black.
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Post by underjohngrohs on Feb 14, 2014 21:41:00 GMT -5
allright Monday Night RAW for April 23, 2001. We kick it off with The Hardys and Lita in six-person intergender tag team war with The Right To Censor. Nice win for The Hardys and Lita with help from Trish Stratus, Nice backstage segment with ECK and Vince Mcmahon in his VIP Room with The Big Show and JR and Austin in the same ring, hoping Austin answers the tough questions about his match against The Rock at Backlash for the Title, Nice win for Bubba against Justin Credible, but X-Factor standing tall was pretty awesome and Albert press slamming Bubba Ray was bad ass, Nice conversation between Rhyno and Eddie Guerrero, and also good interview from Kane, hope he softens Triple H up for The Undertaker at Backlash. Good win for Edge and Christian against The Chrises, also another great win for Triple H against Undertaker's brother Kane with help from The Big Show, Great interview by Austin and Jim Ross, but for Austin to lay out his best friend with a Stone Cold Stunner was pretty sickening, at least you didn't have the same angle after WrestleMania X-7. Test and Rhyno was kinda dull but Eddie and Rhyno beating Test after the match was okay, also great Light Heavyweight Title defense by Crash over Dean Malenko. And a big win for The Rock over The Big Show, and him and Kane fighting with Show and Austin was an awesome way to end RAW with Triple H watching, I think Triple H is going to join Austin or Mcmahon, or he's probably going to challenge for the championship after his feud with The Undertaker at Backlash. It could happen, but I think I smell a swerve, I smelled a swerve when I saw AJ's Diary in the 2009-2013 thing, I was calling for Triple H to turn on Cena at WrestleMania 29 makes me wonder he's going to join Austin and Mcmahon. These Triple H things have got me super suspicious I don't know. But all in all, good show looking forward for Backlash and as always leave a comment to my WWF 1993 Diary,
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2014 19:27:03 GMT -5
Not a bad RAW. I liked Eddie using Rhyno to do his dirty work. Very entertaining. Things aren't looking good for Benoit and Jericho. If they can't work as a team, then they'll have quite the uphill battle against Regal and Angle, who are sure to unite in that four way match. Austin beating down JR was a good way to get him over as a heel. Also wondering if Triple H will put his ego aside and work with Vince and Austin.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2014 17:58:31 GMT -5
definitely looking forward to Backlash now and seeing where your going with these storylines. So far it doesn't appear to be too different from real life, but without the looming threat of a WCW invasion, things will certainly change in the coming months.
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Post by AKing1979 on Feb 18, 2014 22:11:52 GMT -5
= WWF NEWS & NOTES =
April 24,2001
* Although World Championship Wrestling avoided being purchased by Vince McMahon last month and is working to get back on stable financial ground, there are some reports that several contracts are about to expire in the coming weeks and months, and word has it some of those WCW wrestlers are interested in possibly pursuing deals with the WWF. Stay tuned for further updates.
* Rikishi recently had surgery to repair a torn bicep muscle that he suffered back in March. Although the surgery was successful, Rikishi is expected to miss much of the rest of the year.
* Wrestler D'Lo Brown has taken a hiatus from active competiton but is expected to return to the ring later in the year, hopefully without the Arab gimmick.
* However the same can't be said for Tiger Ali-Singh and Chaz "Mosh" Warrington, both having gotten their releases.
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Post by AKing1979 on Mar 1, 2014 18:35:22 GMT -5
April 26, 2001 | Nashville, TNSmackdown comes on the air with a recap of the past few shows. We then get the intro after which Michael Cole and Tazz welcome us to the show and remind us we're just 72 hours away from Backlash but many of the participants are in action tonight, including Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho once agian teaming up against Kurt Angle and William Regal. {IN-RING}Vince McMahon powerwalks his way to the ring to address the fans on the mic about Backlash when he gets interupted by the arrival of The Rock. Rock storms out to the ring and forgoes his usual posing, saying that he'll get to the point. Rock says for four weeks he and Stone Cold Steve Austin have battled back and forth, trying to get that little edge over the other going into the cage match. Rock says Austin has boasted about being a tough guy, but how tough can you be when you jump people from behind or beat up announcers. Rock says Austin assaulting Jim Ross was one thing, but attacking him from behind after a hard-fought win is another, which shows just how much of a coward Austin has become. Rock says he's decided he doesn't want to wait until Sunday, he wants Austin tonight! Vince is hesitant, saying Rock already has his title shot set with Austin at the pay-per-view, but Rock says he doesn't care whether the title is on the line or not, he wants a piece of Austin. Before Vince can continue he gets interuped again, this time by The Undertaker. Taker his his own mic and says how Vince looks surprised to see him tonight. Taker says Austin isn't the only coward, that there's another person who fits that description and that's Triple H. Taker says Triple H was real cute putting him on the shelf last week with his own ambush, and while he was sitting at home on Raw recovering form it, he watched how Triple H acted all tough by using Kane to send a message to him. Taker says if Triple H was that brave, why not say what he's gotta say to his face. Taker says he wants to deliver a recept, first hand, and just like Rock, he wants Triple H tonight. Vince asks both men to hold off, saying he decides who gets who and when. Vince decides that in the interest of fairness, he's going to grant both their requests, only it's going to be a tag team match, Rock and Taker against Triple H and Austin! Taker says he's down with it, because Austin also needs to learn who the big dog in the yard really is. Rock says he's also for the match, if not to lay the Smackdown on both their candy (*bleep*)s before he gets back what rightfully belongs to him, the WWF Championship, if you smell what he's cooking. (COMMERCIAL BREAK){RINGSIDE}Cole and Tazz welcome us back and buzz about the big main event just made, Steve Austin & Triple H vs. The Rock & The Undertaker tonight. Cole mentions these two team fought two weeks ago on Raw, with The Rock and Taker being victorious after Austin and Triple H couldn't seem to get on the same page. Tazz mentions how Vince has been campaigning for Austin and Triple H to join forces, will we see that tonight or will things get even worse for the WWF Champion? = MATCH #1 = HARDCORE MATCH The Big Show def. Steve Blackman --------------------------------Cole mentions Show threw out an open challenge to anyone for a hardcore match, intending to give Kane a glimpse of their title clash on Sunday. Pretty much what you'd expect, with Blackman hitting Show with every weapon he could find and getting bits of advantage only for Show to powerback. Late in the match Show wedges a trash can in a corner and goes for a whip but Blackman reverses him into the can then nails him from behind with a Singapore cane and Show is down. Blackman climbs to the top rope with the cane in hand and leaps off but Show catches him by the throat and hits a chokeslam. Instead of covering, Show sets the table over the garbage can then pulls out a replica of Kane's mask and slips it on Blackman's face. Show then says 'this'll be you, Kane' as he chokeslams Blackman through the table and onto the garbage can for the pin.{BACKSTAGE}Vince is pacing around the VIP lounge when Steve Austin comes in, with Vince offering a handshake, but Austin asks what he's thinking with the main event. Austin says he has no problem whipping The Undertaker's (*bleep*) as well as The Rock's (*bleep*) after all their accusations of him being a coward, when they're the ones talking smack about him when he's not around. Austin says what he does have a problem with is having Triple H as a partner again, when they can't 100% trust him. Austin says for all they know Triple H is probably waiting to stab him in the back and cost him the WWF Championship at the first oppertunity. Vince says the Austin/McMahon era is going to require as many superstars on their side as they can, and he wants Triple H to be a part of their army. Vince points out how Austin trusted him to watch his back at Wrestlemania, so he just wants his trust on this matter as well. Austin says he'll give Triple H a chance, but if he doesn't hold up his end, he'll get his (*bleep*) whipped as well, and that's all he has to say. Vince says Triple H will be on their side, or else. (COMMERCIAL BREAK){BACKSTAGE}Eddie Guerrero and Rhyno are conversing, saying how Test has challenged both of them to a tag team match and wondering who he got as a partner. Rhyno says whoever Test's partner is, neither of them can match the hardcore attitude of the Man Beast! Rhyno then tells Eddie that he's been doing him a few favors before suggesting he could pay him back with a title shot of his own. Eddie tells him in due time, they need to take care of business tonight first. = MATCH #2 = D'Von Dudley (w/Spike Dudley) def. Albert (w/X-Pac & Justin Credible) by disqualification --------------------------------Cole mentions D'Von challenged Albert to this match after Bubba Ray Dudley got press slammed through a table on Raw. Cole also mentions that Bubba suffered minor injuries but should be ready to go this Sunday. Rather short match that saw plenty of interference from both sides. Near the end D'Von has the advantage and sets Albert up for the Curtain Call but X-Pac and Credible rush the ring and gang up on him for the DQ.D'Von and Spike try to fight off the X-Factor guys but it's 3-on-2. Suddenly a bandaged-up Bubba Ray Dudley runs out from the crowd and manages to turn the tide. Bubba and D'Von dispatch X-Pac and Credible then double-team Albert while Spike slides the table in and sets it up. Albert starts to fight back and goes to whip Bubba but Bubba reverses it and the Dudleys put him through the table with a 3D. {BACKSTAGE}Johnathan Coachman interviews Chris Benoit on once again teaming with Chris Jericho, asking if they can act as a team after what happened on Raw, and with them three days away from being competitors in the four corners match. Before Benoit can answer, Jericho walks up also wanting to hear what he has to say first hand. Benoit first tells Jericho not to take that tone with him, he knows it was an accident, that he was trying to take care of Kurt Angle. Jericho says he wants to believe it, but with three men gunning for his belt on Sunday, Benoit being one of them, makes it kind of hard. Benoit asks Jericho if he's really that blind, that he doesn't see how Angle and Regal are trying to drive a wedge between them after they just buried the hatchet. Benoit asks Jericho to remember they're teammates tonight and to remember who their opponents are. Jericho says he knows they have two opponents tonight, but he's going to have three opponents on Sunday, and he's talking to one of them. Benoit tells Jericho that this opponent is on his side for tonight, but they'll see what happens on Sunday. (COMMERCIAL BREAK){BACKSTAGE}William Regal is conversing with Kurt Angle in his office, talking about the tension between Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho. Regal says this is just what he wants, a chance to kill their budding alliance before it can really get off the ground. Angle says it'll be great to see the Intercontinental Title around the waist of someone who can really do it proud, and Regal thanks Angle for the complement. Angle menitons he was actually talking about himself, since he is a former WWF Champion, and Regal seems a little taken aback by that, saying he would be a good IC Champion himself. Angle then feels they can agree it doesn't matter which of them wins the title, as long as it's not one of the Chrises. = MATCH #3 = NON-TITLE MATCH The Hardy Boyz © def. Dean Malenko & Perry Saturn (w/Terri Runnels) --------------------------------Cole mentions Lita isn't with the Hardys as she's getting ready for action later. Pretty solid tag team match from both sides that sees the Hardys pervail when Matt pins Saturn with the Twist of Fate after Saturn misses a chair shot.The Hardys barely get their hands raised when Edge & Christian attack them from behind. The Hardys are able to fight E&C off when Malenko and Saturn attack them from behind and they suffer a 4-on-2 assault. Malenko then puts Jeff in the Texas Cloverleaf while Saturn slaps Matt in the Rings of Saturn while E&C taunt their opponents, saying the belts are theirs on Sunday. {BACKSTAGE}We find a despondent Right To Censor grumbling about their luck lately and arguing with each other. Eventually Ivory steps in to play peacemaker and chastises her pals for what they've become lately, fighing amongst themsleves and not showing unity. Ivory says things have gotten rough for them, especially with their inability to bring new members into their group, but they've been given the oppertunity to change their luck around on Sunday. Ivory says she is going to beat Trish Stratus, that little tramp, and they will finally have a new sheep in their flock. Ivory says she's facing Lita tonight to get herself ready, before she gets the job done and makes Trish one of them. Ivory says in the meantime they have to keep things together for the cause, for the good fight. (COMMERCIAL BREAK){IN-RING}Eddie Guerrero makes his way to the ring for his tag match and is soon joined by Rhyno. Moments later Test makes his way out as Eddie grabs a mic asking which sucker Test convinced to take this match with him. Test has his own mic and mentions what Rhyno said about being hardcore and mentions he found someone even more hardcore than him. Moments later some familiar birds call out as out comes... = MATCH #4 = Test & Raven def. Rhyno & Eddie Guerrero --------------------------------Surprisingly solid tag match, with both sides showing some nice teammwork. Late in the match Rhyno has Test set up for the Gore but misses it and Test nails him with the big boot. Test pounds on Eddie when he comes in then whips him but Eddie comes back with a huricanrana. Eddie tosses Test over the ropes but Raven makes a blind tag and exchnages shots with him. Rhyno is back to his feet and goes for the Gore but Test trips his own partner causing Rhyno to nail Eddie instead! Test snaps Rhyno's neck on the top rope and Raven drills him with the Raven Effect and gets the pin, handing Rhyno his first pinfall loss in the WWF.Test and Raven celebrate the win before departing the ring while Eddie gets to his feet and berates Rhyno for losing. Eddie tells Test that he may have won tonight be he's not getting his European Title on Sunday. Eddie then turns back but Rhyno is on his feet and nails him with the Gore! Rhyno tells Eddie that one wasn't an accident before leaving the ring. {BACKSTAGE}Stephanie watches as Triple H is taping up his wrists, with Triple H not liking this setup. Triple H says he has no problem with beating The Undertaker up before he finishes the job in their Last Man Standing match on Sunday, and he's beaten The Rock enough times so one more time won't hurt. However Triple H feels Vince is painting him in a corner by forcing him to team up with Austin, when their little partnership didn't last the previous time they fought. Triple H says he really wishes Vince would explain why his vision of the WWF has to include Austin, when he's clearly proven to be better than him. Stephanie says there's no disputing that, but she doesn't really want to go against her father's wishes, that bad things usually happen when someone does. Almost on cue Vince comes in telling Triple H to listen to Stephanie before asking her to give them a moment alone. After Stephanie leaves Vince tells Triple H he remembers what happened the last time they did this match, then points out Triple H was the one who gave up the pinfall because he wouldn't trust Austin. Vince tells Triple H that a new order is dawning, and that Triple H must finally decide which side he will fall. Vince says he really hopes Triple H choses to do the right thing, it'd be a shame if he became another rogue element that needed to be dealt with. Vince leaves and Triple H ponders this as we go to commercial. (COMMERCIAL BREAK)= MATCH #5 = Ivory def. Lita --------------------------------Trish Stratus joins the announcers for commentary and says how she's not afraid of fighting Ivory on Sunday. Decent enough match between the ladies, with Ivory getting the advantage late with a clothesline. Ivory climbs to the top rope and goes for a splash but Lita gets her knees up to block it. Lita fights back and goes for a whip, Ivory reverses it but Lita comes back with a Frankensteiner. Lita then climbs to the top rope but sees Bull Buchanan and The Goodfather making their way down the ramp. Lita goes for a moonsault but misses it then tries to recover when Ivory rolls her up and holds the tights for the cheap pin.Ivory gets her arm raised while taunting Trish when Lita attacks her from behind. However Goodfather slides in and slams Lita while Buchanan grabs Trish and throws her in the ring. Buchanan and Goodfather grab Trish by the arms and restrain her as Ivory grabs a mic and tells Trish that she just saw a glimpse of her future on Sunday, that once she (Ivory) wins then Trish will be one of them, whether she likes it or not. Ivory says the Right To Censor recruited one other female before, but she wouldn't follow them, and no one has seen her since, so Trish had better be willing to fall in line and follow their lead in fighting the good fight. Trish spits in Ivory's face so Ivory slaps her before the RTC'ers hit a double suplex. The RTC'ers have some parting words for the fallen Trish before leaving her and Lita laying. {BACKSTAGE}Johnathan Coachman interviews The Undertaker on teaming with The Rock, mentioning that the last time the two teamed up they got a win over Austin and Triple H. Taker says he's glad Coach remembered that, because it's going to happen again. Taker says Triple H gave him a pretty good fight at Wrestlemania, but will now need to bring even more than that if he hopes to keep him down for the three count. Taker then says how Austin has been runnin' his mouth off about how tough he is, like he's suddenly the big dog in the yard now, when all he's shown is how to beat up a helpless announcer. Suddenly Austin makes and appearence and gets in Taker's face, telling Taker it's easy to talk trash about him when he's not around, now let's see if he's just as brave to his face. Austin asks Taker if he knows who he is, and Taker says he does. Austin decides to explain anyway and says he's Stone Cold Steve Austin, the WWF Champion, and the WWF Championship does make him the big dog in the yard. Taker says that may be, but should Austin get past Rock on Sunday, he'll be more than willing to take him up on the challenge. Taker walks off, with Austin sneering and saying he better get out of his face. (COMMERCIAL BREAK)= MATCH #6 = Chris Benoit & Chris Jericho def. Kurt Angle & William Regal by disqualification --------------------------------Angle and Regal meet the Chrises in the aisle and all four men duke it out. Benoit hammers Angle with chops while Jericho tosses Regal in the ring to start the match proper. Another good, lengthy match between these four men, though Jericho and Benoit seem to be having some issues. Late in the match Benoit gets a hot tag and takes it to both men and whips Angle into a belly-to-belly suplex then follows up with a DDT. Benoit kocks Regal off the apron then climbs to the top rope and connects with the diving headbutt. Regal breaks up the pin and hits Benoit with the inverted neckbreaker then goes for the cover himself but Jericho saves it and plants Regal with a Fireman’s carry. Jericho then connects with the Lionsault and covers Regal but Angle breaks it up and hits the Olympic Slam. Angle tries for the pin but Benoit pulls him off and hits him with a snap suplex. Jericho clotheslines Regal over the ropes then goes out after him but Regal grabs the ringbell and nails Jericho with it. In the ring Angle sets Benoit up for the Olympic Slam but Benoit counters into the Crossface! Angle looks ready to tap but Regal brings chair in and whacks Benoit from behind to cause a DQ.Angle and Regal don't seem to care as they double-team Benoit before Regal slaps on the Regal Stretch while Angle adds an Anklelock. Benoit starts tapping out as Angle and Regal keep their submission holds on when Jericho makes it back in and tries to clear the ring with the chair. Benoit gets back to his feet and taps Jericho on his shoulder but Jericho spins around swinging the chair and nails Benoit before seeing who it was. Jericho acts shocked when Angle and Regal jump him, with Angle laying him out with the Olympic Slam. Regal brings the IC belt in the ring and poses with it over his fallen foes, with Angle taking the belt and also posing with it. {BACKSTAGE}We get a shot at The Rock before he turns to the camera to address the fans. Rock says tonight, he and Stone Cold Steve Austin will be on opposite sides of the tag team match, but this Sunday, it'll just be the two of them inside the cage, one more time for the WWF Championship. Rock says there'll be no place for Austin to hide and ambush him from, no announcers for him to beat on, and no Vince McMahon or anyone else to help him. Rock says that despite what people may think, there's only room for one at the top, and over the past year it's been The Rock. Rock says there have been critics who say he only got to be the top man in the WWF just because Austin was out with his neck injury, and they may be right, but when you have that oppertunity, you take it and hold on to it. Rock admits he does suck up to the fans, but it was The People who made him what he is today, The People who made him the most electrifying man in sports-entertainment, and it was also the fans who made Austin the big star he became as well. Rock says Austin may have turned his back on the fnas, but he himself will always be The People's Champion. Rock then mentions how he and Triple H have a pretty storied history as well, and this will be another chapter in their battle. Rock says he's going to check both of them into the Smackdown Hotel before pulling Austin back out, beating him in the cage and recapturing the WWF Championship, if you smell what he's cooking. (COMMERCIAL BREAK)Cole and Tazz talk about Backlash which is this Sunday as they do a rundown of the matches set for the pay-per-view: Trish Stratus vs. Ivory, and if Trish loses she must join the Right to Censor; The Big Show vs. Kane for the Hardcore Title; The Dudley Boyz & Spike Dudley vs. X-Factor in a six-man tables match; Edge & Christian challenge The Hardy Boyz one more time for the Tag Team Titles in a Texas Tornado street fight; Test gets his rematch with Eddie Guerrero for the European Title; Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, Kurt Angle and William Regal will all be in the ring together in a four-corners elimination match for the Intercontinental Title; Triple H and The Undertaker hook it up one more time, this time in a Last Man Standing match; and The Rock once again goes one-on-one with Stone Cold Steve Austin for the WWF Championship in a steel cage. {BACKSTAGE}The Helmsleys make their way to the ring when they run into Austin, who shares a tense stare with Triple H before the two continue on their way. (COMMERCIAL BREAK)= MAIN EVENT = Stone Cold Steve Austin © & Triple H (w/Stephanie) vs. The Rock & The Undertaker --------------------------------Rock and Taker are out first when Austin and Triple H jump them but the two are able to fight back before Rock throws Triple H in the ring to start the match proper. Triple H pounces on Rock and whips him but Rock comes back with a flying clothesline. Rock gets in his offense then whips Triple H into a corner but eats a boot. Triple H comes out but Rock catches him with an overhead belly-to-belly throw. Taker gets the tag and throws Triple H into his corner then peppers him with jabs. Taker goes for a whip but Triple H reverses it and hits the high knee. Austin demands a tag and gets it then wails on Taker who quickly fights back. Taker goes for a whip but Austin reverses it and Triple H nails him from behind. Taker decks Triple H off the apron but Austin catches him with the Thesz Press and the flurry of rights. Austin comes off the ropes with the elbowdrop but Taker catches him in a choke. Before Taker can hit the chokeslam Triple H comes in the break it up. Austin fights back and goes for a whip but Taer reverses him into his corner and Rock gets in a shot before Taker hits a clothesline. Rock gets the tag and lays the boots to Austin then whips him but Austin bails out to the floor. Rock chases after Austin but Austin leads him into a clothesline from Triple H. Triple H throws Rock back in the ring and Austin comes off the ropes with an elbowdrop for a near fall. Austin stomps Rock down in a corner and chokes him then flips him the bird. Triple H gets the tag and Rock tries to rally then comes off the ropes but Triple H hits a knee to the chest. Triple H lays the boots to Rock then hits a kneedrop to the face for a near fall. Triple H works Rock over in a corner with shoulderblocks then whips him and slaps on an Abdominal stretch. Triple H grabs the top rope for leverage but Taker gets his attention, allowing Rock to counter with a hiptoss. Rock crawls for his corner but Ausitn gets his tag and cuts Rock off then snapmares him and slaps on a chinlock. Rock fights out of it when Austin whips him and slaps on a sleeperhold but Rock counters that with a back suplex. Both men crawl to the corners and Triple H gets his tag but so does Taker. Taker hammers away on Triple H then whips him and hits a backdrop. Austin comes in but Taker catches him with a sidewalk slam then tosses him over the ropes where he and Rock fight on the floor. Triple H nails Taker from behind and goes for a whip, Taker reverses it but Triple H comes back with the facebuster. Triple H goes for the Pedigree but Taker counters with a backdrop. Taker goes for a whip but Triple H reverses it and Austin snaps his neck on the top rope, allowing Triple H to hit the Pedigree. Triple H covers and the referee counts 1...2...but Rock barely makes it in to save it. Rock wails on Triple H in a corner then goes for the Smackdown but Triple H jabs the eyes. Triple H goes for a whip but Rock reverses it and plants him with a spinebuster. Rock then readies for the People's Elbow and comes off the ropes but Austin flies in with a chairshot to end this match.-------------------------------- Your winners: The Rock & The Undertaker by disqualificationAustin readies another swing but Taker cuts him off with a clothesline and hammers him with right hands. Austin fights back and goes for the Stunner but Taker shoves him away and hits a big boot. Taker sets Austin up for the Last Ride but Triple H breaks it up. Taker turns and grabs Triple H by the throat but Austin nails him below the belt while Triple H follows up with the Pedigree. Rock is back up and dukes it out with Austin while Triple H grabs the chair. Triple H then readies a swing at one of them, but Austin ducks and Rock takes the shot! Rock and Taker are down while Austin and Triple H are left standing and looking down at the carnage they caused. Austin and Triple H then share a look as Cole mentions what this could mean for Backlash as the show goes off the air.
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AKing1979
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Post by AKing1979 on Mar 1, 2014 18:42:10 GMT -5
Sunday, April 29th, 2001 AllState Arena | Chicago, IL- FINAL CARD -WWF CHAMPIONSHIP Steel Cage MatchStone Cold Steve Austin © vs. The RockLAST MAN STANDING MATCHThe Undertaker vs. Triple HWWF INTERCONTINENTAL TITLE Four Corners Elimination MatchChris Jericho © vs. Kurt Angle vs. Chris Benoit vs. William RegalWWF TAG TEAM TITLES Texas Tornado Street FightThe Hardy Boyz © vs. Edge & ChristianWWF EUROPEAN TITLE MATCHEddie Guerrero © vs. Test WWF HARDCORE TITLE MATCHKane © vs. The Big ShowTrish Stratus vs. Ivory If Trish loses she must join the Right To CensorSIX-MAN TABLES MATCHThe Dudley Boyz & Spike Dudley vs. X-Factor
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underjohngrohs
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Post by underjohngrohs on Mar 2, 2014 1:06:57 GMT -5
allright Smackdown, Promo with Undertaker and Rock getting a tag team match with Triple H and Stone Cold, Great Hardcore Victory for The Big Show against Blackman, but loved the way how Show put the Kane Mask on Blackman perhaps sending a message to Kane. Kane and Show at Backlash should be fun, Okay I'm hoping Triple H isn't going to join Vince and Austin. I will assume he could turn face after he's done with Undertaker but that is just probably my opinion, Dudleys and X-Factor feud, this is getting a little tense, but hopefully it'll come to a head at Backlash loved how the Dudleys stood tall, tension between Angle/Regal/Benoit and Jericho is definitely about to be a high-stakes fatal four way match, hoping Jericho retains the title at Backlash. Great win for the Hardys, I hope Trish doesn't join the Right To Censor, I don't want her to join RTC. Great win for Test and Raven against Rhyno and Eddie Guerrero. Nice win for Ivory against Lita and her attack on Trish plants some seeds in this rivalry, great Austin/Taker promo backstage. Nice win for the Chrises against William Regal and Kurt Angle. But Regal and Angle standing tall at the end, and great DQ win for The Rock and The Undertaker with hell breaking loose and Austin and The Game standing tall on SMACKDOWN not allied but will Triple H join Austin at Backlash. I don't know, 4 tag team matches on SMACKDOWN is just wild, but I can deal with that, looking forward to seeing Backlash.
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snickelodeon
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Post by snickelodeon on Mar 3, 2014 20:18:19 GMT -5
The final Smack Down is in the bag before Backlash!
Quick thoughts...
It read exactly like how a go home show would be like back in 2001, it was a good show which took us into the PPV.
I'm looking forward to Backlash being done and out of the way because then I think we are going to get a feel for your style and for your take to take place. Good read, hopefully you haven't vanished for too long and get Backlash done soon which you will get a longer reply for.
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Post by DTP. on Mar 7, 2014 12:09:28 GMT -5
WWF RAW is WAR: Monday 23rd April 2001...There's not too much alternative that you can do yet, this diary only having started at WrestleMania X-Seven, some twenty days ago. Alright, the go-home edition of RAW is WAR before Backlash. Hot opening contest between the Right to Censor and the Hardy Boyz & Lita - I always expected a bigger feud between these two. I am wondering if Ivory will attempt to convert Lita into becoming the next lady to join the RTC. Nonetheless, the Hardy Boyz attributing to the RTC gaining a losing streak is nice, and I wonder where this will go for Steven Richards. Interesting involvement with the Big Show in his next role, used as Vince McMahon and Stone Cold Steve Austin's enforcer, of sorts. Bubba Ray Dudley defeating Justin Credible was nice, advancing the feud with X-Factor and the Dudley Boyz. I see X-Pac and Justin Credible going over to get X-Factor recognised in the tag team division in the climax of their first feud. I hope without the Invasion Angle that X-Factor shines through to the summer. Solid match up next, with Edge and Christian getting a surprising win against Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit - but their alignment is strange and needs some tension, I think. It was only two or three months ago where they quietly concluded their year-long rivalry, after all. Cheeky win for Edge and Christian, with the assistance from Kurt Angle. I'm surprised that given the last segment, Rhyno didn't get involved. I like Rhyno's character in the WWF so far, however. Interesting approach with Test and Rhyno having a match later on. A decent open-hour main event with Triple H defeating Kane in non-title action, though the Big Show's involvement was a bit strange to me. Is Kane still the WWF Hardcore Champion? Stone Cold Steve Austin with an in ring interview, in 2001? Bit of a strange time period to have Jim Ross in the ring for an interview, given that Austin is the type of character that will just go out to the ring and say what he likes whenever he likes. He could have just called J.R. from commentary to get into the ring, instead. Would have flowed better. A tense angle to progress Austin's heel persona, and I liked his brutality shown to J.R. to entice the Rock going into their rematch on Sunday. Nicely written. Test defeating Rhyno was fine, and I liked Eddie Guerrero's involvement. I'm just wondering what the connection is between Eddie and Rhyno. Rhyno's character is the type that doesn't make friends, perhaps other than Edge, Christian and Kurt Angle. Vince McMahon getting revenge on Trish Stratus is a cool idea, I always found it strange that Vince never seeked revenge on Trish Stratus after her performance at WrestleMania X-Seven. However given the RTC's recent losing streak, I don't see Trish losing. I'm wondering if you're still using Chyna...Crash Holly defeating Dean Malenko was fine, refreshing yet almost out of place for the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship to land on RAW is WAR, though. The Holly Cousins and the Radicalz have beef? Huh, wonder what started that. The Rock's interview was nice and realistic. A lot of Austin and McMahon angles, which will establish their relationship to the audience. And lastly, The Rock overcoming the odds against the Big Show was nice, followed by a brief brawl with Austin afterwards was a good touch. Solid go-home edition of RAW.
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