The Invasion (WWF/WCW) - Conclusion

Triple H vs Scott Steiner during the Invasion Era back in 2001 would have been a perfect dream match and why I say it? Because in the old WCW before it went out of business in 2001 Steiner was virtually unbeatable in WCW if you ever remember his monster heel run in WCW which ended in him being the last WCW World Heavyweight Champion? And then here in the WWF in your diary during the Invasion he is a top heel going up against Triple H who is also a heel in WWF but the difference between the 2 of them is their respective companies so of course who do the fans hate more? They obviously hate Steiner more

Triple H has his sledgehammer so what will Steiner say to Triple H's challenge? Will he accept or will he say no?

No Holds Barred means anything goes no rules no DQ but who does that favor more?

If Triple H does take out Steiner then what?

I would have expected Taker to have more of a presence in this Invasion storyline especially since he is one of WWF's top guys same goes for his brother Kane too and Angle as well

RAW is WAR
June 25th, 2001
Hosts: Jim Ross and Paul Heyman

List of Current Champions
WWF Champion - Stone Cold Steve Austin
WCW World Heavyweight Champion - The Rock
WWF Intercontinental Champion - Chris Benoit
WWF Tag Team Champions- The APA
WWF Cruiserweight Champion - Jeff Hardy (+European Champion)
WWF Hardcore Champion - Rhyno (+King of the Ring)
WWF Women's Champions - Lita

RAW begins with Vince McMahon who makes his way out to the ring and gets on the mic.



Vince: Last night history was made, the World Wrestling Federation truimphed as the Rock defeated the immortal one, the invincable Hollywood Hulk Hogan to bring us the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. And my two bodyguards the APA have brought back the Tag Team Championships. I would like to thank the Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels for his return to the WWF because I need him and I hope he listens again that I need the D-Generation X dammit.

However we also saw some tragedy. Chris Benoit stole the Intercontinental Championship and worst of all that threacherous bastard sitting over there, Paul Heyman made sure that the Hardcore Champion Rhyno would go on to win the King of the Ring. Edge has suffered injuries that could put him out for weeks if not months dammit. I will crush the ECW Revolution before it gains ground so tonight Rhyno will have to defend the Hardcore Championship up against the Undertaker and Kane in a handicap match! Shane, Heyman you want a war you got one!

Jeff Hardy (c) def. Justin Credible via pinfall to retain the WWF Cruiserweight and European Championship.

- An angry Triple H walks into the Arena as he wants a piece of WCW Superstars; that he'll take on anyone. Suddenly Shawn Michaels walks up to Triple H to a pop. They stare at each other as Shawn passes over DX shirt to Triple H. HHH takes it as Shawn walks away without saying a word. -



Tazz def. Steven Richards via pinfall. Tazz tells Heyman he can't be bought and is loyal to the WWF.

Chris Jericho (c) def. Tajiri via pinfall to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship

Rhyno (c) vs. Kane & The Undertaker for the Hardcore Championship

Rhyno comes to the ring and Kane and Taker double team him quickly. They smash chairs over him, use tables and trash cans. Rhyno is badly beaten till ECW goons start coming in. One by one, from Rob Van Dam to Tommy Dreamer, they're taken down. As Kane takes Rhyno to the back, the arena suddenly goes dark and the titantron shows a strange symbol of the scorpion. Wrestling Fans erupt.



Taker stares at the screen wondering what it's all about. He heads to the back to counter other ECW guys till Kane gets in a Tombstone piledriver over Rhyno on the concrete for the pin and win.

Winner: Kane via pinfall to become the NEW WWF Hardcore Champion

NWO Big Show def. Matt Hardy via pinfall

Triple H (wears a DX shirt when he enters) & The "One" Billy Gun def. Dean Malenko & Perry Saturn via pinfall. 

The Rock (c) def. Lance Storm (debut) via pinfall to retain the WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Smackdown!
June 28th, 2001
Hosts: Michael Cole and Tazz

The show starts off with the nWo walking to the ring (Hulk, Hall, Nash and Show).



Hulk: You know something brother, we didn't come back here to cause any trouble. In fact we want to make peace with the WWF. After all the four of us are former WWF Superstars. Everyone knows that I'm responsible for the WWF taking off, no one here would even be here if it wasn't for me. 

Nash: That's right I've amended my ways, we don't want a war anymore.

Show: So to prove ourselves we won't cause any more trouble at all.

Hall: That's right chico man, we are turning a new leaf, we surrender man (holds up a white flag)

Hulk: So please accept us back brother, WWF-4-life (they leave)

Cole: (on commentary) What the heck is this?

Tazz: (on commentary) I got a bad feeilng about this Cole!



Triple H is in the back as X-Pac and the "One" Billy Gunn are getting ready for there upcoming match. Triple H tells them to wear DX shirts tonight and he throws it at them. X-Pac asks if they're at war and Triple H leaves without saying a word. X-Pac and Gunn look at each other.

X-Pac & The "One" Billy Gun def. Christian & Albert via pinfall

The APA (c) def. Sean O'Hare and Chuck Palumbo (debuts) via pinfall to retain the WWF Tag Team Championships

Shane McMahon is in the back with DDP and Booker T talking about the WWF. Shane grabs a hold of the "vacant" WCW U.S title belt. Shane says he declares Diamond Dallas Page the new WCW US Champion for his loyalty. DDP thanks him as Shane says he wants him to go out there and display it to the world and show the WWF that they can't take another title from the WCW.



Diamond Dallas Page (c) def. Tajiri via pinfall to retain the WCW United States Championship.

Trish Stratus fought Torrie Wilson to a Double Countout. During the match referee Earl Hebner gets into a fight with WCW referee Nick Patrick over the decision.

Booker T def. Chris Jericho via pinfall.

RAW is WAR
July 2nd, 2001
Hosts: Jim Ross and Paul Heyman

JR opens RAW on commentary saying that the WWF Invasion PPV will be live at the Gund Arena in Ohio on July 22nd. It's expected to be the biggest PPV in WWF history as Vince McMahon declares open war on WCW and ECW.

Stone Cold Steve Austin comes to the ring to a huge pop with the WWF Championship belt. He talks about how pissed off he is that WCW has brought their ultimate weapon Goldberg to stop Stone Cold. Shane makes his way out to meet with Austin.

Shane: Look at you Stone Cold, you felt the fear, you felt the intensity of the greatest WCW star in history. At the height of the Monday Night Wars it was Stone Cold Steve Austin and Goldberg, the two biggest stars around today and well guess what I want to make it a reality, Goldberg challenges you Austin for the WWF Championship at Invasion!

Austin: Bring that sob out because I want him to ask for a title shot to my face especially what he did at King of the Ring.

Shane: Unfortunately as owner of WCW, I've sent him to the gym because I want him to be beyond 100% and it's funny he has the same hunger as you and he keeps asking me Who's Next? Well I've got a man for him, Stone Cold Steve Austin so what do you say?

Austin asks for beers and asks if Shane wants it, Shane is fine with it as they start to drink.

Austin: If ya'll want me to send a message to Bill Goldberg of WCW give me a hell ya (fans chant hell ya!) Well you heard um..

Austin stuns Shane in the middle of the ring and gets on the mic.



Austin: Tell Goldberg he's got to ask for a title shot face to face!

The Undertaker def. Albert via pinfall.



After the match ends an image of crow Sting is shown on the titantron and it disappears. Taker doesn't look happy about it and leaves for the back.

The nWo walk to Vince's office which is guarded by the APA. They say they just want to talk to Vince, but Vince doesn't want to talk to them. The APA tell them to leave and they say they just want to make peace with the WWF. Hulk says if Vince doesn't accept them, they'll make the WWF a place of hell. The APA tell them off.

Intergender Match - Molly Holly def. Crash Holly via pinfall

Jeff Hardy (c) def. Scotty 2 Hotty via pinfall to retain the Cruiserweight Championship

The Dudley Boyz def. Chris Jericho via pinfall in a Handicap match

Rhyno def. Test via pinfall

NWO Big Show def. Kurt Angle via pinfall. Referee Nick Patrick sides with the nWo giving Big Show a fast count as Hogan, Nash and Hall get in the ring.



They beg for Vince to come out or they'll "slaughter" Kurt Angle the American hero. There is no response so Nash gets a jacknife powerbomb in on Kurt. Hogan demands Vince to come out, but doesn't. Hall gets a Razor's edge in. Hogan warns that they'll injure Kurt for good.

Suddenly with a MASSIVE POP a TANK ROLLS OUT ON STAGE!



It's The D-Generation X (Shawn, Triple H, X-Pac and Billy)!!!! The tanks shoot out fireworks as Triple H gets on the mic saying the DX has declared war on the WCW and nWo! The nWo crew leave through the crowd afraid as more "pyro shells" shoot out and the whole arena erupts with the words "Suck it!" as RAW goes off air.

RAW is WAR
July 9th, 2001
Hosts: Jim Ross and Paul Heyman



Highlights are shown from last week's RAW with the DX declaring war on the nWo. JR says that the nWo has responded and a promo is shown of the legacy of both DX and nWo. JR says it;s the dream match the world has been waiting for, DX vs. nWo at Invasion.

The Undertaker fought Diamond Dallas Page (c) to a Double Countout with DDP retaining the WCW US title. RAW opens with the match as it ends with Taker and DDP fighting it out on the outside till suddenly the light goes out and smoke appears in the middle of the ring. STING (crow version) makes his appearance known in the middle of the ring (note: Sting once said he would've joined the WWF at the time if not for the Rock's "who the heck are you" statement to Booker T in the original invasion story, hence since Booker is given a huge push here, he accepts Vince's offer).



The fans are going wild. JR is going nuts himself saying he can't believe that Sting is here even Heyman says he needs to regroup with the ECW because he never expected this. The bell rings as the referee counts both men out and even DDP leaves for the back. Taker stares at Sting in what would seem for the first time of his career; Taker is afraid of Sting. Sting has his bat out pointing at Taker as Taker doesn't want anything to do with him and decides to leave the ring.

Shane McMahon is in the back with his Chief Consultant Ric Flair. They're talking about Sting making his return as a great thing. Flair says he has a surprise for Shane McMahon tonight and wants to show it to him in the middle of the ring.

The APA (c) def. Chuck Palumbo & Sean O'Haire via pinfall to retain the WWF Tag Team Championships

Booker T def. Kurt Angle via pinfall. Booker finally defeats Kurt with a clean pin. However Booker gets "gold glitter" falling from the top of the arena. Booker is like wth? After a commercial break Booker T is in the back and he sees Goldust and Booker stares at him saying "who the heck is are you"?



Goldust replies "your dreams"...Booker runs off disgusted by him and leaves for Shane's office.

WWF Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin is in the ring and calls out for Goldberg to come out. He waits and waits and says that Goldberg must be the biggest coward ever. Goldberg finally makes his way out. Goldberg and Austin are face to face.



Goldberg: You asked for me?

Austin: Ya you heard me, you wanted to challenge me for the WWF Championship, this Championship I have my hand, well ask.

Goldberg: I think I made my point at King of the Ring very clearly.

Austin: You don't get to come into my ring, into the WWF and insult me and do whatever you can because I'd whoop your a## on outta here.

Goldberg: (laughs) You really don't know what I'm capable of do you?

Austin: You want a beer?

Goldberg: Sure.

Goldberg gets a beer from Austin, Austin has his out towards him, but Goldberg opens his and pours it all of the middle of the ring.

Austin: (laughs) Maybe that pea-sized brain of yours fitted in all those muscles you got don't understand anything about a beer, so how about I get you another one and we do this the right way...

As Austin goes to the corner to call out for more beers, Goldberg lands a spear on Austin! Goldberg asks for his title match for Invasion, drops the mic and leaves.

Kane (c) def. Shane Helms via pinfall to retain the WWF Hardcore Championship

The Rock (c) def. Chris Benoit (c) via pinfall in a non-title match.

Shane McMahon makes his way out with a few WCW stars (no nWo) and his Chief Consultant Ric Flair. Shane talks about WCW and how business will pick up once he crushes the WWF at Invasion.



Flair: Shane my friend, as you know you did the right thing by signing us all up with WWF contracts so that we could have the right to be in this ring. I mean isn't it great. But the thing is you're...you're a McMahon and I don't think anyone one of us will ever forget what your father did to us.

Shane: Wait what are you talking about?

Flair: Well see the thing is the investors you brought in to buy out the WCW so you could own it, they had a change of heart. Heck you couldn't afford it on your own could you. You're dad was the one with all the money even if you signed it yourself.

Shane: What the hell are you talking about?

Flair: How can I put this...you're fired.

Shane: You can't do that! I own the WCW!

Suddenly WCW stars start beating up on Shane McMahon. Flair says he was one of the silent investors and openly declares himself the NEW owner of WCW. They lock Shane on the ropes and give him a beating till suddenly, the Rock runs into the ring! The Rock lays the smackdown on everyone in the ring and actually saves Shane. Ric Flair runs out and the Rock talks trash to him as RAW goes off the air.

I wonder if Sting will face The American Bad Ass Taker and if he does that the match will be a Buried Alive Match and if that happens then that is the perfect way to bring Undertaker back during the Invasion storyline as The Dead Man version of himself

DX vs nWo is a dream match in my opinion and how they would match up with each other

Hollywood Hogan (nWo)/Triple H (DX)
Kevin Nash (nWo)/Shawn Michaels (DX)
Scott Hall (nWo)/Billy Gunn (DX)
Big Show (nWo)/X-Pac (DX)

WCW turning on Shane...I expected this especially with Flair coming into the picture I thought that he and Shane would work together but I knew Flair would pull something like this and now that Flair owns WCW I wonder what this means? Unless Bischoff somehow comes back into the picture and Bischoff regains control of WCW by stealing it right out from under Flair

Rock the WCW Champion coming to Shane's aid...The Rock is the last person who I expected to see run to Shane's rescue but Rock still doesn't have an opponent for Invasion and seeing as how he is the WCW World Champion he is going to need an opponent

Goldberg/Austin is a Dream Match...2 of the biggest stars of their respective companies going at it for the WWF Championship could this get any better?


But it is like ECW has taken a backseat in this Invasion I would have expected them to bring the fight to WWF and WCW because ECW aren't they the wild card in this whole situation?

RAW is WAR
July 16th, 2001
Hosts: Jim Ross and Paul Heyman



On Sunday Night Heat Shawn Michaels says he'll be in the Invasion DX vs. nWo match for "one last match". Also Booker T challenges Goldust to a match at Invasion as another segment pits Goldusts obsession over a Booker T poster and Booker coming in disturbed by it. Invasion promo starts off RAW with a big promo on two big matches for this Sunday:

The D-Generation X (Shawn Michaels, Triple H, X-Pac & Billy Gunn) vs. The nWo (Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall & Big Show) in an Eight-man Tag Match

Stone Cold Steve Austin (c) vs. Goldberg for the WWF Championship

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The Undertaker gets in the ring with a mic on.



Taker: You know these past few months have been hectic with the WCW invading the WWF. I'm happy that Vince McMahon wants to invade the WCW this Sunday in what looks to be the biggest PPV event in history. But I think it's missing something, its missing the icing on the cake. Sting you've been haunting me for the past few weeks and I got to admit I know everything about you. But I don't think you know me dawg, I don't think you know the American Badass that I am. So why don't come out here because I think Invasion needs the icing on the cake, the Undertaker taking on Sting.

Sting appears from smoke from the stage and walks to the ring with his bat. He stares into Taker's "soul".



Taker: They called me once the phenom, I get you, (laughs) I do man but...

Sting: (grabs the mic from Taker as Taker looks afraid) What do you know about fear, when you've abandoned it. I'm not interested in facing the American badass, I'm interested in him...you know who I'm speaking about...the fear, anger, rage and darkness, the phenom himself.

Taker: (grabs the mic) You know nothing I'm still the deadman walking and the world knows it so why don't you and I go one on one at Invasion...

Suddenly Sting uses his bat to smash Taker's gut. Taker is down on one knee. Sting points his bat to Taker's face and takes the mic.

Sting: Challenge accepted (leaves with Taker looking afraid and grasping for some air after that hit)

The APA (c) def. Chris Kanyon & Shawn Stasiak to retain the WWF Tag Team Championships

Chris Jericho def. Diamond Dallas Page (c) via DQ, DDP retains the WCW United States Championship. Jericho had DDP in the walls of jericho till the Radicalz (now part of the Diamond Exchange) show up and beat up on Jericho. The APA run in along with Kurt Angle and Christian to help fight off the WCW and save Jericho. After a commercial break, a WWF vs. WCW Five-on-five Tag Match is set for Invasion.

Vince is in his office flirting with Stacy Kiebler till Shane McMahon walks in.



Shane: Dad? (has a black eye from the beat down he took from Flair and the WCW)

Vince: Well well well look who comes crawling back.

Shane: Please dad I...I...I...

Vince: Dad? You don't deserve to call me dad. I disowned you Shane.

Shane: Please dad, I promise I'll fix it...I'll fix this...all this...

Vince: And how will you do that? Leave (Shane walks out sad)

Kane (c) def. Rhyno via pinfall to retain the WWF Hardcore Championship. JR says that Rob Van Dam wants the Hardcore Championship and will face Kane at Invasion.

Lita (c) & Trish Stratus def. Torrie Wilson & Ivory via pinfall. Ivory left the Torrie on her own mid-match for being pro-WCW.



Ric Flair comes out talking about the legacy of WCW and why Invasion is important to the survival of WCW and WWF. He says that the Rock has challenged any WCW star tonight and that he'll put the WCW World title on the line. Flair says he can keep his belt for now because he challenges him right now to a WCW Gauntlet match tonight on RAW, where several WCW stars will have a shot at the "Great One".

WCW Gauntlet Match with the Rock (c) (non-Title)

- Rock def. Shawn Stasiak via pinfall
- Rock def. Chris Kanyon via pinfall
- Rock def. Hugh Morris via submission
- Rock def. Chavo Guerrero via pinfall
- Rock def. Billy Kidman via pinfall

The Rock gets on the mic and says he wants the best of the best. Flair gets angry and calls out more.

- Rock def. Shane Helms via pinfall
- Rock def. Mike Awesome via submission

The Rock gets on the mic again and says he's had enough and wants the NATURE BOY! Ric Flair gets frustrated and says that he'll deal with the Rock himself at Invasion and this time for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. The Rock replies "Just Bring it" as RAW goes off the air.

Smackdown!
Invasion Special Edition (July 19th)
- A look at the History of the WWF and WCW
- History of the Invasion from the purchase of WCW to the upcoming Invasion PPV
- Promos shown for each match

WWF Invasion Card:



The D-Generation X (Shawn Michaels, Triple H, X-Pac & Billy Gunn) vs. The nWo (Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall & Big Show) in an Eight-man Tag match

Stone Cold Steve Austin (c) vs. Goldberg for the WWF Championship

The Undertaker vs. Sting in Singles competition

The Rock (c) vs. Ric Flair for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Goldust vs. Booker T in Singles competition

Kane (c) vs. Rob Van Dam (w/Paul Heyman) for the WWF Hardcore Championship

Team WWF vs. Team WCW: Chris Jericho, Kurt Angle, Bradshaw (c), Farooq (c), and Christian vs. The Diamond Exchange: DDP (c), Chris Benoit (c), Eddie Guerrero, Perry Saturn, and Dean Malenko in a Five-on-five Tag Team Match

30-Man Inaugural Brawl Battle Royal: WWF vs. WCW vs. ECW

WWF Invasion
July 22nd, 2001 (Live on PPV)
Gund Arena, Ohio (sell out)
Hosts: Jim Ross and Paul Heyman

PART 1 of 2

- Invasion becomes the best selling PPV of all time in WWF history gaining 3 mil PPV buys -

30-Man Inaugural Brawl Battle Royal: WWF vs. WCW vs. ECW

- WWF Participants: Scott 2 Hotty, Edge, William Regal, Albert, Tajiri, Matt Hardy, Test, Rikishi, Jerry Lynn, and Jeff Hardy (c).

- WCW Participants: Shane Helms, Lance Storm, Mike Awesome, Sean O'Haire, Chuck Palumbo, Chris Kanyon, Shawn Stasiak, Hugh Morris, Chavo Guerrero, and Billy Kidman

- ECW Participants: Rhyno, Tommy Dreamer, Dvon Dudley, Bubba Ray Dudley, Raven, Steven Richards, Justin Credible (defects to ECW), Steve Corino, Roadkill and Little Guido.

All participants are brought in the ring all at once as each group sticks together. ECW were introduced first followed by WCW and therafter WWF. WCW stars are all wearing WCW shirts and the same goes for ECW stars wearing ECW shirts. The bell rings and it's an all out brawl between the three.

The Final Four: Edge, Lance Storm, Rhyno and Tommy Dreamer.

ECW has the advantage, but for the first time in the Invasion storyline, Edge (WWF) and Lance (WCW) decide to join forces against ECW and they both attack Rhyno and Dreamer. Lance clotheslines Dreamer out of the ring. However Rhyno knocks down Edge and tries to convince Lance to join his side and now WCW and ECW are together. Lance and Rhyno pound on Edge, but Edge manages to clothesline them both. Edge is fired up as when Lance and Rhyno get up (near each other), Edge gets in a huge spear into both of them!

Edge tosses Lance to the outside eliminating him as Edge is pissed of from the injury he suffered at King of the Ring because of ECW. Edge spears Rhyno into the corner. Rhyno is dazed as Edge tosses him to the outside for the win.



Winner: Edge for WWF

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Rob Van Dam (w/Paul Heyman) def. Kane (c) via pinfall to become the NEW WWF Hardcore Champion. RVD uses everything from chairs, tables, cans to take down the big red machine.



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Goldust vs. Booker T in Singles competition



Booker T grapples with Goldust, but Goldust "rubs his chest" and Booker is like wth. He feels uncomfortable doing this, as Goldust "breathes in". Booker gets angry and lands several punches, but Goldust whips him to the ropes and lands a low blow. Booker is on the mat as the referee gives a warning to Goldust. Goldust "deeply apologizes" to the referee. Late in the match, Goldust's costume gets torn, which reveals a Booker T tattoo on his chest. Booker can't take it anymore and wants out.

Booker decides to lose the match by Countout, but Goldust wouldn't have it, he runs outside and lands a Curtain Call on the concrete! Goldust leaves him out there for a "proper countout".

Winner: Goldust via Countout

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New Stipulation: Winner by Elimination (Survivor Series rules)

Team WWF vs. Team WCW: Chris Jericho, Kurt Angle, Bradshaw (c), Farooq (c), and Christian vs. The Diamond Exchange: DDP (c), Chris Benoit (c), Eddie Guerrero, Perry Saturn, and Dean Malenko

Order of Elimination: Eddie > Christian > Jericho & Benoit (Double DQ) > Saturn > Bradshaw > Farooq

The last survivors are Kurt, Dean and DDP. Kurt eliminates Dean and it's Kurt and DDP in the ring. DDP gets in a diamond cutter and pinfall, but Jericho runs back in to break the fall. Referee Nick Patrick of WCW calls for the bell and Disqualification.



Winner: Team WCW - The Diamond Exchange with DDP as sole survivor

Earl Hebner of WWF disagrees with Nick Patrick and they get into a fist fight. As other officials have to stop them.

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The Undertaker vs. Sting in Singles competition



The Undertaker comes out as the American Badass and with a Harley. He gets in the ring as Sting's Crow theme is on with the lights going off. Sting makes his appearance in the raftors and seconds later he disappears and reappears admist smoke from the stage as he walks slowly into the ring (obviously it wasn't him in the raftors). He points his bat at Taker and gets in with an eerie look. Taker does look afraid as Sting takes off his jacket and stands still. Taker shakes his head and walks around the ring waiting for Sting to do something.

Taker is face to face and now says to Sting that he isn't afraid. Taker pushes Sting, Sting pushes Taker and they grapple. Taker gets in a headlock and laughs, but Sting lifts him up for the german suplex. Sting is up standing and shouting for Taker to get back up. Taker can't believe it. Taker lands in some punches, but Sting counters with several chops. Sting whips Taker into the corner for a huge Stinger Splash. Taker is weakened as Sting hits the ropes for a clothesline to the outside. Taker is frustrated as he shouts at fans on the outside. He finally gets in as Taker rakes Sting's eyes and lands a leaping clothesline.

Sting is up as Taker starts to land punches and goes old school, but Sting tightens his grip and pushes Taker down to the mat. Sting lands a diving splash from the ropes for the pin to two. Sting hits the ropes, but Taker is up fast for a chokeslam! The pin and two! Taker is in disbelief as he lifts Sting for a powerslam, but Sting counters it and pushes Taker into the corner and lands a dropkick. Sting does the ten punch from the top and lands a vertical suplex. Sting goes to the top rope for a big splash, but Taker gets out of the way. Taker laughs and gets Sting into the tombstone piledriver and lands it.

The pin one...two...kickout! Taker is in total disbelief. Taker gets angry and starts landing punches. He lifts Sting or another tombstone, but Sting reverses it and manages to land his own tombstone for the pin to two! Sting is up he shouts for Taker to get up. Taker drags himself to a corner as Sting hits a Stinger splash, whipping Taker into another corner for another Stinger splash and bulldog. Sting heads to the top rope for a double axe handle, but Taker blocks it with a punch to the gut. Taker goes for the tombstone again, but Sting reverses once more into the Scorpion Death Drop and the pinfall.

Winner: Sting via pinfall

TO BE CONTINUED....