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Post by DTP. on Mar 10, 2020 18:27:35 GMT -5
SmackDown! - July 13, 2000 The Arena in Oakland in Oakland, California Broadcast on UPN Taped July 11, 2000
A replay aired, bringing us back to this past week on RAW, where the landscape of the entire World Wrestling Federation changed with the departure of Vince McMahon. In his place, while expected to be son Shane McMahon - ready to take the reigns of the company - instead Shawn Michaels relayed from the WWF Board of Directors: the return of Mick Foley as the newly appointed Commissioner! Foley started things off with a blast, with the Undertaker against Triple H signed in the main event. But in the midst of 'the Deadman' and 'the Game' fighting it out, Edge and Christian would attack the Undertaker prompting a three-on-two beatdown. But it would not last long, as Kane would make his way out to the ring; as Chris Jericho attacked Triple H in retaliation for last week on SmackDown! As the Brothers of Destruction stood tall, and the former McMahon-Helmsley Faction loyalists with their tail between their legs, it was clear that things were changing as we knew it with Commissioner Foley's leadership!
The opening video package aired, bringing us to the Arena in Oakland, California: the sight of tonight's edition of SmackDown!, with ten days to go until Fully Loaded on pay-per-view! The fans were ecstatic and the pyrotechnics ensured a rowdy atmosphere, where Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler welcomed us to the show. On a night where the Undertaker will take on Edge, and Kane will meet Christian: who knows what was in store tonight in this new landscape of the World Wrestling Federation!1) Chris Benoit (c) vs Hardcore Holly for the WWF Intercontinental Championship didn't begin (0:00)The WWF Intercontinental Champion was caught by surprise this past week on RAW when after defeating WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Crash Holly in a meeting of the champions, 'the Rabid Wolverine' was attacked by the same man he was responsible for having arrested the week prior, in Tazz. But tonight, Chris Benoit was set for title action against the elder cousin of the Hollys. 'The Big Shot' was in the ring prepared for action when 'the Canadian Crippler' made his entrance. Benoit wore an expressionless grimace on his face as has often been the case before a big title defense. But once again out of nowhere came Tazz! 'The Human Suplex Machine' jumped Benoit from behind and went right after him with right hands against the guardrail beside the ramp! Benoit tried to fight back, when referees burst onto the scene to try and get in between the two men.
As Hardcore Holly watched on in confusion from the ring, Chris Benoit and Tazz repeatedly tried to go after one another, only to be separated by four referees, as well as road agents Sgt. Slaughter and Tony Garea - to little success. The WWF Intercontinental Champion now had a grin on his face, while Tazz screamed after the dastardly 'Rabid Wolverine': calling him a coward! The bad blood between these two WWF Superstars was reaching a boiling point, with Tazz testing Benoit time and time again in these attacks!
Backstage Commissioner Mick Foley was seen strutting down the aisleway to the hummed tune of his old Dude Love entrance music, when he was approached by the WWF Tag Team Champions Edge and Christian. Mick told the boys he was looking forward to their matches with the Undertaker and Kane tonight, but the champs wanted Mick to reconsider his decisions for the night. Christian even told Mick that they would do anything to get out of these two singles matches: they're a tag team after all. Mick mused it over but ultimately told them that he would if he could: but after the Canadians got involved in Undertaker's match on RAW is WAR, he'd be pretty irked with him. And after what happened last time? Mick felt his days of flying off of Hell in a Cells was over! Mick excused himself, wishing the distraught brothers luck tonight.
We returned to SmackDown! as Mick Foley made his way out to the ring to a huge ovation from the Oakland crowd. The newly appointed Commissioner of the World Wrestling Federation greeted the people warmly, as they chanted his name across the building. 'The Hardcore Legend' told the fans that he likes to think he made a pretty bold impression this past Monday night, with his newfound matchmaking skills and the nostalgia of walking around in the backstage area and greeting all of the boys in the locker room area. But as far as his decisions go for tonight: he has come to the conclusion to do one thing, and that is...ban the Worm! The fans booed, but Mick joshed with them: telling the people that he wouldn't do that - he loves Scotty 2 Hotty! However he did want to address something that came to his attention as RAW went off the air on Monday night: all of this beef surrounding Triple H and Chris Jericho! Foley got it loud and clear, Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley hates Y2J, so when Y2J beats her husband Triple H, he's mad as hell and decides to break out the sledgehammer! Foley told the California crowd that he knows far too much about 'the Cerebral Assassin's foul temper: which is why in ten days at WWF Fully Loaded, we will see Triple H fight Chris Jericho one more time - but it won't be a standard singles match like King of the Ring. No...it will be inside the confounds of a Steel Cage! The Commissioner was proud of his bombshell announcement for Fully Loaded, but as he raised his fist and went to leave, Shane McMahon made his way out to loud boos from the Oakland crowd. The fuming son of the Chairman did not look happy one bit, as Shane told Mick Foley that to oust him of his power was one thing, but to ridicule his brother-in-law and his sister, and to mock the power owed to him: Vincent Kennedy McMahon's own son - he crossed the line!
Shane ranted about how he should be a rank higher than the Comissioner if anything. He's next in line, and everybody knows it! Mick sighed and invited Shane down to the ring, where Shane O'Mac looked to continue his verbal tirade on 'the Hardcore Legend'. He told Mick that they came from two completely different backgrounds, and to compare: Shane O'Mac had done it all in the World Wrestling Federation. He used to help set up rings, he was a referee, and he studied from the best this business has to offer in his old man. And compared to Mick Foley - the man best known for scarring his body and falling off of rooftops - he thinks the Board of Directors made a big mistake! Mick tried to counter Shane's argument, when all of a sudden Triple H made his way out to the ring. The roar of the crowd turned to loud boos as 'the Cerebral Assassin' stomped down to the ring with his sledgehammer in hand: Triple H wasting no time in joining Mick and Shane in the ring. The fans chanted "assh*le", but 'the Game' was not messing around as he told Shane to fight his battle some other time: he wanted a word with Mick Foley right now. Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley was spotted slowly making her way down the rampway, while Triple H told Mick that he may be the man in charge around here, but he shouldn't forget about who ended his career.
As for tonight, he's finally made a good decision: he's giving him Chris Jericho inside of a Steel-Cage at Fully Loaded. But he wanted the Commissioner to know that Y2J will cease to exist come a week from Sunday. He asked Mick if he remembered what hell he made Mick endure inside of the cage at SummerSlam 1997, which Foley quipped that he won that despite suffering the worst concussion of his life up to that point in his career. 'The Game' threatened Mick by telling him that he wasn't going to beat Chris Jericho inside of the cage: he was going to massacre him and end this once and for all! Chris Jericho soon entered the fray, with Y2J receiving a huge ovation. Triple H was seething, while Jericho told 'the Game' to please shut the hell up! Y2J wanted to remind Triple H who beat him at King of the Ring, and who would beat him again at Fully Loaded. Because while Triple H may grunt and groan around the halls of every building he's in that he is "that damn good", he's gotta realize that Y2J is that damn greater than Triple H! Triple H smirked in accordance, but told Jericho that he really doesn't know what he's started, and he's too stupid to know what's going to happen.
On July 23 at Fully Loaded, Chris Jericho's hopes and dreams of rising through the ranks, and achieving the super-stardom he has wet dreams about at night. They will come crashing down and turn to nightmares when he's finished with him. Jericho however quipped that the only nightmares around here start when Stephanie puts on a short skirt! Y2J then brought attention to the WWF Women's Championship on 'the Billion Dollar Princess's shoulder: quizzing the audience who would want to see Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley put her title on the line tonight. The fans erupted, but before he could respond to the roars of the Oakland crowd, Triple H told Y2J that this wasn't about Stephanie anymore. This was between the two of them, and Triple H making Chris Jericho the next Mick Foley! The Commissioner was flattered, but told them that they would have a chance to get a little more acclimated before Fully Loaded because he had another bombshell regarding tonight: where we would see Triple H team up with Kurt Angle to take on Y2J, and the WWF Champion The Rock! Triple H was mad about having to team up with "that nerd", but Mick told everybody to have a nice day - and that Stephanie would defend her title tonight in a Lumberjill match against Lita! Foley got out of dodge just as Triple H stomped back and forth in rage: all while Y2J smiled from the rampway. What a night in store on SmackDown!
Following clips of what just happened out in the ring, where Commissioner Mick Foley announced that she would put the WWF Women's Championship on the line against Lita tonight, Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley was seen stressing out in her dressing room. 'The Billion Dollar Princess' was beside herself about having to face Lita - especially with the ring surrounded by Divas. Shane McMahon was there to talk to her, but he wasn't of much use: instead complaining bitterly about how Mick Foley was not fit for the job and he was going to do something about it. In walked Kurt Angle, who coolly greeted both McMahons. Stephanie confided in the King of the Ring that she didn't deserve this treatment, when the Olympic Gold Medalist commented that neither of them did: Shane is a super genius, and Stephanie is an angel that has done nothing wrong! Kurt reached out for a hug from 'the Billion Dollar Princess', when in walked Triple H with a look of disdain on his face. The two tag team partners eye balled one another, as 'the Game' told Kurt to mind his own damn business and they'll get along just fine tonight. Kurt raised his eyebrows, telling Triple H to leave the Rock to him and there'll be no problems. A tense partnership, but where does Stephanie come into play here? 2) Kane def. WWF Tag Team Champion Christian by disqualification (3:22)Edge and Christian got involved where they didn't belong last Monday night on RAW, where they attacked the Undertaker during his main event confrontation with Triple H. But even prior to that, the WWF Tag Team Champions were put on the spot by Commissioner Mick Foley when they got themselves counted out of a title defense against the Dudley Boyz, which set up both this match as well as the Undertaker against Edge later tonight. Christian looked lost against 'the Big Red Machine' early, as Kane caught Christian mid-air with an uppercut followed by a barrage of strikes in the corner. Christian attempted to fight back, just for Kane to drop him hard with a sidewalk slam. A flying clothesline followed, but when it came time for a Chokeslam, Edge ran down to the apron just to get swatted away by the seven-foot monster. Christian came in with a low blow for a near fall, before delivering an Unprettier - for another near fall! Frustrated, Christian had Edge toss him one of the title belts just for Kane to grab him by the throat: the Chokeslam connecting! But when Kane went for the cover, Edge wisely stepped in causing the disqualification!
Edge continued to put the boots to 'the Big Red Machine', who rose up to his feet and grabbed Edge by the throat now! Kane was not pleased with the result and tossed him over his shoulder for a Tombstone Piledriver, when Christian pulled his older brother down: both members of Edge and Christian delivering a spear to the monster! The WWF Tag Team Champions stood in dominance, when the Undertaker came riding down to ringside on his motorcycle, circling the ring! 'The American Badass' then marched inside, where E&C quickly bailed from the ring. The Brothers of Destruction may have been victorious in this encounter - but things did not bode well going into the Undertaker against Edge later on tonight!
Backstage the former WWF Hardcore Champion Perry Saturn confronted Kevin Kelly about how come nobody was giving him any time to talk: he's 'Mr. 24/7!' Kelly brought up how Saturn lost the title that made him 'Mr. 24/7' last Monday when Al Snow stole the title from him. Saturn intimidated Kevin Kelly, threatening to show him right here and now what he was made of. But all of a sudden Hardcore Holly showed up to give Perry some time to jaw-jack: a big right hand! 'The Big Shot' was deprived of his WWF Intercontinental Championship opportunity and was now coming for Saturn, as the two traded blows. Holly used an electrical cable to choke Saturn to the floor, but Saturn kicked him low and was able to send 'the Big Shot' careening into a travel case! Saturn stumbled out of the room, 'Mr. 24/7' able to slip away from a game Hardcore Holly.
Back on SmackDown! Tazz was being congratulated by half of the WWF locker room on hand, including the likes of Too Cool, Steve Blackman and Gangrel. But as 'the Human Suplex Machine' took a seat to cool off from his ambush of Chris Benoit, in stomped Chris Benoit causing a medley to break out in the locker room! The WWF Superstars held 'the Rabid Wolverine' back while Tazz rushed to his feet - these two men separated once again. Benoit called him a "jailbird" and that he should count his days living as a free man, because when he's through with him he's going to be imprisoned in a world of hurt at Fully Loaded! Tazz shouted back telling Benoit to fight him here and now, and they could see who the toughest man the World Wrestling Federation has to offer, but the coy 'Canadian Crippler' snickered and told Tazz that he'd have to wait ten days. And he would enjoy those ten days of freedom while he could! Benoit left, leaving Tazz to try and push and shove through the crew of WWF Superstars. And so the WWF Intercontinental Championship will be decided at Fully Loaded where Tazz meets Benoit! 3) Val Venis (w/Trish Stratus) def. Matt Hardy (w/Jeff Hardy) (4:28)With Lita set for a huge opportunity at the WWF Women's Champion Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley in a Lumberjill match later tonight, the Hardy Boyz looked to overcome another member of Trish Stratus's cabinet of clients in the form of 'the Valbowski' Val Venis. New and improved since his days of being an adult film star, Venis appeared extremely motivated as he looked to combat Matt Hardy's agility early on. He sidestepped a bulldog with the use of the top rope and came off with a flying clothesline from the second allowing him to take control. Trish called out with advice for 'Valbowski', whereas Jeff tried to get the people behind him. Soon, a sleeper hold was fought free by Matt Hardy; and a Side Effect gave him a near fall! Matt came out swinging with a clothesline, a dropkick and a diving legdrop off the top, but Trish was there to prevent a Twist of Fate attempt. Val took advantage with a northern lights suplex before connecting with a fisherman suplex: the bridge picking up the three!
Val Venis had picked up the win on behalf of Trish Stratus, as this rivalry with the Hardy Boyz was only looking to continue. 'The Valbowski's hand was raised but Jeff Hardy hit the ring to run Val off into the waiting, celebratory hands of his business partner. Trish had a big smile on her face, but the night wasn't over yet for her, with the Lumberjill match for the WWF Women's Championship still to come!
We returned to the backstage area where Shane McMahon was talking with Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, as 'the Billion Dollar Princess' inquired about what Shane was planning to do. He told the WWF Women's Champion that this would answer all of their problems - her title defense against Lita, him not being in charge of the World Wrestling Federation. And his idea was to call up "Mom". Shane dialed the phone and placed it on loudspeaker for the room to hear, but instead of a response the McMahon children went through to the CEO's secretary. Shane told Patricia the secretary that it was extremely important they talk to Linda, causing them to be put on hold. While Stephanie questioned how this will help her, Shane firmly told her to be patient. Patricia returned on the line, telling Shane that Linda had a scripted message in the event of them calling her: if they had a problem with something, to speak with Commissioner Foley about it! Shane hung up the phone, palming his face in anger.
Back on SmackDown! the APA were sat in their office where they were approached by Harvey Wippleman, who Bradshaw and Faarooq groaned upon seeing. Harvey told the founders of the Acolyte Protection Agency that he had some bad news for them: his clients couldn't help but notice the mockery of a protection agency in the World Wrestling Federation. In his clients' words, the APA was a blatant ripoff of an already established group, and he was ordering that the APA cease and desist from any further business matters! Bradshaw stood up and shoved Harvey back, asking him who his clients were, to which Harvey revealed that his clients were B&B Security. This fired the APA up, with Bradshaw threatening to stick Harvey's papers up his ass. Faarooq meanwhile was more understanding, telling Harvey to tell the Big Bossman and Bull Buchanan to arrange to meet up with them to talk this out like businessmen. 4) The Undertaker def. WWF Tag Team Champion Edge (w/Christian) (3:31)Following what went down earlier tonight in the match between Christian and 'the Big Red Machine' Kane, the Undertaker had an extra incentive when it came to this match tonight against Christian's older brother, Edge. Edge was confident walking into it, but upon 'the American Badass' riding the motorcycle down to the ring, his demeanor changed. A baseball slide prevented 'the Deadman' from entering the ring, and Edge went to down on Undertaker at ringside, just for him to send the Canadian reeling into the steel steps! Back inside Undertaker throttled on Edge, and when Christian tried to get involved he found himself getting laid out too. But Edge came from behind, and a spinning wheel kick gave him a near fall. Edge was now on offense and looking to change the game by lining up 'the Deadman' with a spear, but Undertaker managed to big boot Edge in the face! Christian found himself getting whacked off the apron with a big right, before a Chokeslam gave Undertaker the three count!
The Undertaker raised his fists in dominance after a largely one-sided display against one-half of the WWF Tag Team Champions tonight on SmackDown!, when Kane made his way out to the ring once again. The Brothers of Destruction met up in the ring, where 'the Big Red Machine' shook hands with 'the American Badass' much to the chagrin of Christian at ringside. He helped Edge out of the ring, but the brothers continued to stare down the WWF Tag Team Champions, motioning for their titles. Edge was hurting, but he pointed back at the Undertaker and Kane: wanting another piece of them!
We returned to the dressing room of WWF Women's Champion Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, who was finishing gearing up ahead of her title defense against Lita. But more importantly Triple H was sat with his eyes directly laid on Kurt Angle, who sat on the couch opposite him with his arms folded. With their match against The Rock and Chris Jericho still to come, the two were not on talking terms, to which the Olympic Gold Medalist wondered why he was even told to come here. They are never going to win tonight if 'the Game' doesn't speak to him. He told Triple H that he's got a WWF Championship match in ten days: and if Triple H doesn't want to go over the match, he'll never get another WWF title shot. 'The Game' coldly told Kurt that he doesn't like him, and that after tonight he wanted nothing else to do with him. But if he beats Rock at Fully Loaded, he'll be coming after his ass. 'The Game' left the room, leaving Stephanie to shrug her shoulders.
Elsewhere Lita was sat on the floor stretching in the hallway, when Jonathan Coachman came up to her for comments ahead of the Lumberjill match coming up in just a few moments. Lita told Coach that ever since she was a little girl, she wanted to be a champion in the World Wrestling Federation. So why not now? Every Diva at ringside watching on or not, it was all the same to her. And let's face it: an opportunity to slap Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley around was as good as anything. Lita told Coachman that she was going back to basics tonight, and she would be the new WWF Women's Champion! Lita jumped to her feet and left for the ring: the title on the line up next!
In the building the Divas of the World Wrestling Federation were seen making their way down to ringside for the Lumberjill match between Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley and Lita, for the WWF Women's Championship. The Lumberjills got a big ovation from the Oakland crowd as the Kat, Jacqueline, Ivory and the Godfather's Hos surrounded the ringside area. It was acknowledged that the Godfather had suffered a sprained ankle at a live event last weekend, but the Hos were here in his place tonight. Soon out came Trish Stratus, but she had T&A with her! This could not bode well for Lita in this huge opportunity. 5) Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley (c) def. Lita to retain the WWF Women's Championship in a Lumberjill match (3:47)The WWF Women's Championship was rarely put on the line tonight as assigned by Commissioner Mick Foley, and it was clear that Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley was troubled by the challenge. Lita had previously challenged for the title and come up short, but with momentum on her side, tonight looked promising for the young up-and-coming WWF Diva. The Lumberjills surrounded the ring, while Trish Stratus watched from the rampway with T&A beside her: clearly here to spectate Lita's performance. Stephanie tried to run early on, just to be scared by Jacqueline and the Kat at ringside - two other Divas she had beaten in her near four month-long reign. Lita was in control and tossed her across the ring by her hair, in complete control. But a sudden slap caused Lita to stumble, and she tossed Lita out to Terri and Ivory who roughed her up while the champ distracted the official. Back inside, Stephanie wanted to Pedigree her challenger, but Lita broke free and gave her the Twist of Fate: the Hardy Boyz' patented move! Lita climbed up to the top rope looking for the Moonsault, but Trish Stratus got on the apron and shoved her backwards: a Moonsault to the mat! Stephanie placed an arm over her, and the three count went down!
Trish Stratus smiled at her handiwork in the result of this match while Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley quickly crawled on all fours out of the ring. Lita was down and hurting, but Jacqueline and the Kat were about to square off with Terri and Ivory! The four Divas got into a scrap in the center of the ring, meanwhile the Hardy Boyz came from behind with stereo dropkicks to T&A on the rampway! Jeff and Matt wanted Test and Albert, all the while Trish panicked at the sight of the Hardy Boyz causing T&A to run for the hills!
Backstage, the WWF Champion The Rock was spotted standing beside Kevin Kelly, who quizzed 'the People's Champ' about his feeling towards the tag team main event set for tonight by Commissioner Mick Foley, but Rock raised his palm in the face of the interviewer. Rock declared that he does not know of a Commissioner Mick Foley, only his friend and frequent adversary, Mick Foley. And if Mick Foley was the only suitable replacement, and he was in the right place at the right time when Vince McMahon took his giant grapefruits and walked his ass home to Greenwich: then that's fine with the Rock. As for tonight, he goes up against the man he faces at Fully Loaded in Kurt Angle, and a man he has beaten so many times he has lost his mind counting, Triple H! And the Rock knows what this is all about. This is all about who can say they got their ass whooped by 'the Great One' worse, and the two can then bicker while they pucker up beneath the teet of Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley! But the fact of the matter is this: it's the Rock and Chris Jericho. They've sung this song before, and tonight they will go toe-to-toe and they will beat the opposition like they always do. If you smell what the Rock is cookin!'
We returned to SmackDown! where in the heart of Times Square, Kaientai were standing by in WWF New York! Taka Michinoku and Funaki appeared to be having the time of their lives in floral shirts, straw hats and disposable cameras around their necks as Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler attempted to ask them questions about the Big Apple. They didn't understand a single word, instead speaking in their native Japanese language, drawing 'the King' to make jokes at Kaientai's expense!
In the locker room area in Oakland, D-Lo Brown was sat in his locker room when in walked the WWF European Champion Lance Storm. Storm asked D-Lo if he was right in understanding they were to be partners tonight against Chyna and Rikishi, to which D-Lo confirmed it. Lance continued to ask him questions, asking him if he remembered beating the 400-pound superheavyweight last week on SmackDown! D-Lo told Lance that they called him 'the Bizniz' for a reason, then asked Lance what all of the questions were about. Storm had one final question: whether he liked Canada. Brown was taken aback, telling Lance that he loved Canada, it was lovely there this time of year! Lance finally grimaced a smile, telling Brown that tonight they beat the Americans. The two left, with Brown as an honorary Canadian tonight?6) Hardcore Holly def. Perry Saturn (2:55)Hardcore Holly came to Oakland for SmackDown! tonight expecting to have the chance at walking out as the WWF Intercontinental Champion. That however was not to be thanks to Tazz and Chris Benoit's rivalry once again showing its head. Instead 'the Big Shot' overheard the now-former WWF Hardcore Champion Perry Saturn threatening Kevin Kelly and picked a fight with the man that lost the title to Al Snow on RAW is WAR this past week. A hard-hitting encounter saw Holly stalk Saturn and lay in some brutal chops to the heart of 'Mr. 24/7'. Holly connected with a powerbomb, but Saturn remained resilient and came back with a scoop slam followed by a diving elbow drop. Saturn looked to end 'the Big Shot', when the new WWF Hardcore Champion Al Snow made his way out to the rampway! Snow had the title, Head and held a microphone as he asked Saturn who 'Mr. 24/7' was now, before handing the mic to Head who said nothing! Snow told Saturn he didn't even wanna know what Head called him. All the while Saturn fell into the Falcon Arrow, giving Holly the pin!
Hardcore Holly celebrated the win tonight over the former WWF Hardcore Champion, and it was all thanks to the new champion Al Snow! Snow celebrated for Holly with Head and the title raised high, when 'the Big Shot' spotted Snow and came after him! Snow scurried away, whilst Perry Saturn was left to take in the defeat in shame.
In the shower room a silhouette of a woman was shown bathing behind a curtain when Dean Malenko turned up. 'The Ladies Man' expressed how he'd fallen on hard times of late since losing the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship. Malenko asked the woman behind the curtain to take a chance on him, offering to buy her dinner and have a great night on the town. The shower stopped running, and from behind the curtain popped Terri! 'The She-Devil' asked Dean what on earth he was doing there, that this was the women's shower room! Dean confessed that he couldn't stop thinking about her, ever since they teamed up. Terri - dripping wet with only the curtain as cover - told Dean that he's being creepy and to go win back that title if he even considered getting a chance at a girl like her! Malenko despondently left, rejected by Terri of all Divas.
Meanwhile Commissioner Mick Foley was filling out paperwork, leaning it against a metal locker in the backstage corridor. He was approached by Trish Stratus, with cleavage on full display. She told Mick that this had to stop: this business with the Hardy Boyz, and that disgusting excuse for a Diva, Lita. Mick put the papers down and told Trish that it was an interesting proposal: what was in it for him? Mick then apologized, reminding her that he has a family, but she seems like quite a vixen. Foley told Trish that there was something he could do, and that was make a match at Fully Loaded. It would see the Hardy Boyz and Lita team up to take on Test and Albert...and Trish Stratus! Trish scowled at the idea, but Mick told Trish to have a nice day, walking away! 7) WWF European Champion Lance Storm and D-Lo Brown def. Chyna and Rikishi (w/Eddie Guerrero) (5:12)With Eddie Guerrero on the shelf with a separated shoulder, 'Latino Heat' still had ambitions to return as quick as possible and face Lance Storm for what was once his WWF European Championship. With Eddie undergoing rehabilitation however, 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' Chyna had stepped up to the plate, unsuccessfully challenging 'the Pride of Calgary' this past week on RAW is WAR. Tonight however, Rikishi was out for revenge against D-Lo Brown, who managed to knock off a victory against him last week on SmackDown! Rikishi and Chyna had great chemistry, as shown when the two took turns hammering punches in the WWF European Champion's way. Chyna got Storm with a sleeper slam when Brown came in to send her into the ring post, and from there the two "Canadians" took advantage. It was clear that Storm and 'the Bizniz' wanted to give Chyna a separated shoulder to match her boyfriend, while Lance gloated it in Eddie's face. Thus Chyna got the tag to 'Big Kish', who came in with bodies flying everywhere courtesy of the Samoan! Rikishi was preparing for a Stinkface on Storm when D-Lo slipped in with a cheap shot, dropping the 400-pounder with the Sky High! Chyna went after D-Lo, while Storm covered to pick up the win!
Lance Storm was victorious tonight against Rikishi, but once again it was all thanks to D-Lo Brown. Chyna got in the ring looking to exact revenge for the loss, but 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' found herself trapped between Storm and D-Lo Brown! 'The Bizniz' laughed while 'the Pride of Calgary' encouraged Chyna to do something about it: but that's when Eddie Guerrero slid into the ring, using a lead pipe concealed in his sling to clock Brown across the back of the head! Eddie swung for Storm, who got out of there as quick as possible! 'Mamacita' was stunned, while 'Latino Heat' - sling and all - demanded Lance come back and take his beating like a man. Eddie was serious about rehab, but he also had a handy bodyguard in the form of this lead pipe!
In the dressing room of the McMahon-Helmsley regime, Triple H was in the zone ahead of the main event in just a few short moments. All the while Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley came in to ask her husband if he had any pointers for her. 'The Game' clearly didn't think this was the right time to address it, which set Stephanie off further. Finally Triple H spoke up, telling 'the Billion Dollar Princess' that they would talk about this later! Stephanie brought up how when 'the Game' was the WWF Champion, he made them talk about his matches every single night. What happened to that? Stephanie suggested Kurt Angle might enjoy this conversation more, being that he's her actual friend. Triple H stood up and cornered his wife, warning her that there was something wrong with the Olympic Gold Medalist. He could sense it. He could feel it. But this was not the time or the place, same going for this argument. 'The Cerebral Assassin' left the room, telling her that they'll come back to this later. As the McMahon-Helmsley marriage hits the rocks, the main event is coming up next!
8) Triple H and Kurt Angle def. WWF Champion The Rock and Chris Jericho (8:32) Commissioner Mick Foley was really putting the McMahon-Helmsley Faction's remaining associates in their place after a first-half of the year filled with dominance on behalf of Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, but also Vince and Shane McMahon. But when the Chairman went home to tend to Linda, he left control of the company up to the board, and Foley has done a great job treating 'the Cerebral Assassin' just like any other WWF Superstar. With two scores to be settled in ten days at Fully Loaded, Kurt Angle was out to make a name for himself by bringing the fight to his opponent the Rock. But the WWF Champion immediately came out throwing fists, cornering Kurt and causing Angle to blind tag Triple H in. Chris Jericho then came in, causing Triple H to immediately tag out again! With the Steel-Cage match signed for Fully Loaded, 'the Game' didn't seem to want any part of Y2J just yet. Swiftly Angle was able to take Jericho down to the mat, and suddenly 'the Game' and the King of the Ring were acting like a well-oiled machine! They hammered on Jericho while the fans chanted Rock's name, and after Y2J came off the ropes with a flying forearm to both men, he reached and got the tag! Rock came in and cleaned house, with 'the People's Champ' focusing his attention on Kurt Angle: a Samoan drop getting a near fall. Meanwhile Y2J came at 'the Game' through the ropes with a suicide dive, laying in the punches. Back inside, Rock connected with a floatover DDT. But at ringside, Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley trotted down to ringside, handing her husband a sledgehammer, which he used to strike Jericho in the abdomen! Jericho went down hurting, but inside the Rock looked for the Rock Bottom, just for 'the Game' to clock Rock in the back of the head: the Olympic Slam giving Kurt Angle the biggest upset of his career!
Kurt Angle had successfully pinned the World Wrestling Federation Champion tonight on SmackDown! The King of the Ring was in absolute disbelief, while Triple H snarled knowingly from the ringside area. 'The Game' nodded as he dropped the sledgehammer down beside the pained carcass of Chris Jericho - who he meets in a Steel Cage in ten nights. Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley's attention was focused meanwhile on Kurt, who she applauded from behind her husband Triple H. Kurt motioned to the world that he was the next WWF Champion, and he could be if can beat the Rock all on his own, at Fully Loaded!
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Jakked - July 15, 2000 San Jose Arena in San Jose, California Broadcast on syndication Taped on July 10, 2000Jonathan Coachman and Michael Hayes are our announcers calling the action tonight on WWF Jakked.1) B&B Security def. Kaientai (3:10)The Big Bossman and Bull Buchanan may not have been on the same page in recent weeks, and with the APA chomping at the bit it was clear that things were not as well as it appeared on the surface for B&B Security. With the enforcers having sent cease and desist letters via Harvey Wippleman to the APA on SmackDown! this past Thursday, tonight they instead had to focus their attention on Taka Michinoku and Funaki. The two light heavyweights were here to impress, as Michinoku wowed the crowd with an Asai moonsault on Buchanan, who caught him and rammed him shoulder first into the ring post - like a lawn dart! Back inside Buchanan tagged himself in, causing an argument to ensue between B&B Security, but ultimately Buchanan dropped Funaki with a scissors kick to pick up the three.
B&B Security continued to bicker at one another after the match, as the Big Bossman and Bull Buchanan had to try and keep things together with business picking up in their protection agency war with the APA.2) Hardcore Holly def. Mideon (3:37)Hardcore Holly may not have gotten his shot at the WWF Intercontinental Championship last Thursday night on SmackDown!, but he picked a fight and he won against Perry Saturn. Tonight he was up against the oddity in Mideon. The former cultist from the Ministry has been seeking a big win for quite some time, and brought the fight to 'the Big Shot' early on, just to find himself the recipient of a dropkick courtesy of the former WWF Hardcore Champion. Holly and Mideon brawled out to the floor, where Mideon used his size as an advantage. A stalling suplex almost put Holly away, but Hardcore was able to mount a comeback, culminating with a missile dropkick landing for a near fall. Mideon turned things around quick and had Holly set up for the Eyeopener, when Hardcore broke loose, and the Falcon Arrow managed to put Mideon away.
3) Dean Malenko def. Essa Rios (4:56) 'The Ladies Man' has fallen on rather tough times ever since losing the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship to Crash Holly. Without the gold around his waist, Malenko appears to have lost his mojo when it comes to picking up the ladies at the bar, and even racking up victories. But tonight Dean had the chance for redemption against another former WWF Light Heavyweight Champion in Essa Rios. The skilled luchador flew right at Malenko with a series of armdrags and a flying headscissors, but when Essa attempted a tope over the top rope, Malenko sidestepped him and took control. Malenko grounded Essa and stretched him in the surfboard, when Essa was soon able to break loose and stage a comeback. Rios went up to the top for a Moonsault attempt, but Malenko got his knees up before decisively forcing Rios into the submission with the Texas Cloverleaf.
4) D-Lo Brown def. Gangrel (w/Hos) 'The Bizniz' was reclimbing the ladder in recent weeks, after a recent win against Rikishi over a week ago. However this past Thursday night on SmackDown!, D-Lo Brown was the recipient of a lead pipe shot to the back of the head by the injured Eddie Guerrero. Tonight he looked to keep things rolling against one-half of Fangin' and Bangin' Inc. Gangrel. 'The Vampire Warrior' had the support of the Godfather's Hos, with Godfather sidelined with injury after a live event last weekend. D-Lo's insistence at picking a fight with the Hos cost him early, with Gangrel the aggressor. He almost picked up the win with a back suplex as well as a DDT, but Brown soon relented after sidestepping the Gothic Ho Train in the corner. A brainbuster followed for a near fall, when D-Lo pulled out the big guns. Gangrel tried fighting back, but D-Lo planted him with a powerbomb before connecting with the Lo Down for three.
HeAT - July 16, 2000 The Arena in Oakland in Oakland, California Live on the USA Network Taped on July 11, 2000 We open to the scene of a bar, where the APA were sat waiting, several beers deep. Bradshaw was furious at having to be here, but Faarooq cautioned him to hush up and drink his beer. It's a bar, after all. Bradshaw confessed that he didn't believe they were taking this so seriously, and yet B&B Security couldn't even be bothered to show up! Who's suing who here? Bradshaw made a claim that if anything, the Big Bossman and Bull Buchanan should be the ones getting sued, for wasting their damn time! Faarooq assured Bradshaw that B&B Security should be paying the APA dues: they got into the protection business before them! The co-founders of the Acolyte Protection Agency continued to await the arrival of B&B Security over beers, to hopefully settle the legal dispute - hopefully it will be resolved tonight on HeAT.
The opening video package aired, taking us to the Arena in Oakland for Sunday Night HeAT. Kevin Kelly joined by Michael Cole welcomed us to the show while the pyrotechnics went off mid-ring. Tonight on HeAT we were set to see the WWF Hardcore Championship, as well as the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship at stake, plus X-Pac takes on Scotty 2 Hotty! 1) The Headbangers def. The Dudley Boyz (2:35)Mosh and Thrasher have been attempting to turn back time to 1997, a time where the Headbangers held considerably larger stakes in the tag team division. After an unsuccessful attempt against Too Cool last week on HeAT, followed by a well-orchestrated set-up which led to D-Generation X blind-sighting Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay, the Headbangers appeared to be well on their way. But tonight they had to combat the Dudley Boyz, and D-Von and Bubba Ray were extremely pent up with rage after being cost their chances of becoming WWF Tag Team Champions by Edge and Christian getting themselves counted out on RAW this past week. The Dudleys started off strong, and D-Von ran through Thrasher with a charging back elbow. Bubba and D-Von connected with a doomsday device on Mosh - with this match looking to be very one-sided - when Bubba slammed Mosh for the Wazzup, but Thrasher crotched D-Von over the top rope from the apron! Mosh was able to reverse Bubba into a victory roll with the camo pants of Bubba hooked tight: the Headbangers stealing it!
The opportunistic Headbangers had picked up a huge win tonight on HeAT, as Mosh and Thrasher scrambled out of the ring away from the vexed Dudley Boyz! The former WWF Tag Team Champions may not have seen much success in 2000, but they were off to a big start, with thanks to a sneaky win against the Dudleys! Bubba and D-Von shook the ropes with rage, their business with Mosh and Thrasher clearly not over yet.
Backstage Jacqueline and the Kat were talking about the Lumberjill match that we saw on SmackDown! this past week, with the Kat gossiping to Jackie about Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley's predicament. Jacqueline wondered what she was talking about, when Kat brought up the notion of 'the Billion Dollar Princess' having a male best friend, and a husband. Jackie was jaw-dropped at the idea of Kurt Angle with Stephanie, to which Kat rubbed her hands together ready to offload on speculation. Meanwhile tonight, Jackie will take on Ivory!
Back on HeAT, the APA continued to drink in the bar when in walked Harvey Wippleman to meet with the two. Faarooq was cordial, even standing up to shake Wippleman's hand. He was dressed in a formal suit and tie, as he apologized for the tardiness: traffic was pretty bad getting here. Bradshaw rambunctiously told Harvey to take a seat so they could get this over with, but Harvey explained to the APA that they couldn't get this started until his clients were here. The Texan's eyes rolled into the back of his head, causing Faarooq to speak up and say that this is the first time he's seen Bradshaw sick of being in a bar! Bradshaw laughed and patted Harvey's shoulder roughly, calling out for shots of whiskey! The color in Harvey's face faded. 2) Crash Holly (c) def. Essa Rios to retain the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship (4:22)It was ten days ago on SmackDown! where Crash Holly ended Dean Malenko's four month long reign as the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion, and although 'the Ladies Man's luck with the ladies has declined since losing the title, 'the Houdini of Hardcore' was set to show the division why he was the champ against a former champion in Essa Rios. The luchador came out swinging with a series of armdrags, before quickly switching it up and attempting to slow the pace with a shoulder block. But Crash was somehow able to keep up with Essa, able to take him down with a hiptoss. Holly proudly declared himself as being a super heavyweight, and the fans were behind him firmly until Essa came back with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker for two. Rios connected with a somersault tope over the ring post onto Crash on the floor, and it seemed as though Rios was closing in on becoming a two-time champ with a body slam. He went up to the top for the Moonsault, but Crash was able to get his knees up! Crash followed up with a running bulldog, and just like that Crash retained the title.
'The Houdini of Hardcore' had defeated Essa Rios to retain the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship tonight on HeAT, but just when Crash Holly was about to claim his prize down to the ring came Dean Malenko with the ambush on Crash! Malenko had a stern look on his face as he put the boots to the current champion: Malenko even looking at the title belt that was once his and grimacing in anger! 'The Ladies Man' angrily applied the Texas Cloverleaf, practically folding Crash in half: but it was all about Malenko's mojo, and Dean wanted the title back to help him regain that mojo with the ladies!
Too Cool were in the locker room ahead of Scotty 2 Hotty's match later tonight against X-Pac, as he warmed up with some swift moonwalking up and down. In walked Grandmaster Sexay, who dramatically asked Scotty if he was ready to send X-Pac back to Minnesota. Scotty told his partner that he was, but he couldn't get over the style that X-Pac's rocking. Grandmaster seemed confused, noting that X-Pac only knew how to do three things: chop his crotch, wear bandanas, and jump them from behind! Scotty stroked his chin, pondering how his hair looked so greasy all the time. But tonight they were going to show D-Generation X that they weren't the coolest thing going anymore. Sexay agreed: they weren't Too Cool, they were the Too Cooliest! Sexay looked for a high-five, but Scotty said they'd talk about names later.3) Jacqueline (w/The Kat) def. Ivory (2:15)The WWF Women's Championship was at stake this past Thursday on SmackDown! when Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley defended the title against Lita. But that match was a Lumberjill match, that ended with a fight between Jacqueline and Ivory, with the Kat and Terri also getting involved. Tonight on HeAT the two Divas looked to decide who the better woman truly was in singles competition, while the Kat watched on from the corner of Jackie. It was back and forth early, as Ivory looked to claim victory quick with a schoolgirl, a backslide and an Oklahoma roll, but Jacqueline was more in a fighting zone and came back with an enzuigiri to rock the brunette. Jackie made Ivory retreat to the floor, where Ivory tried to argue with the Kat, before turning it around on Jackie with a hard clothesline! Ivory took control, kicking Jacqueline around and gloating. But this showboating to the Oakland crowd cost her, as Jacqueline came back with a series of clotheslines and a death valley driver for two! Ivory got out of a second attempt and tried a facebuster, just for Jackie to turn into a tornado DDT: giving Jackie the three count.
Jacqueline celebrated her win much to the chagrin of a furious Ivory, while the Kat clapped for her friend from ringside. She soon joined Jackie in the ring and hugged her for a hard-fought win tonight on HeAT, with the former WWF Women's Champion for certain in line for another shot at the title sometime in the near future.
WWF Hardcore Champion Al Snow was spotted in the corridor backstage talking to his closest companion, Head. He held Head to his ear before remarking that he didn't want to give up the title. This was the best thing that has happened to him this year! He mused to the Head that he knew he made a mistake when he stopped paying attention to her, but she was back: and let's face it, life was good now! Snow was suddenly approached by Jonathan Coachman which caused Snow to break out a Steve Blackman-inspired karate pose, where Coach told Al that he wasn't here to try anything: he had his title match coming up next! Snow turned to Head and asked her why she didn't let him know - the champ rushing off for the match to the confusion of the Coach.
Elsewhere D-Generation X were taking a stroll down the corridor, as Road Dogg discussed Too Cool running around claiming they were the in-thing now. He said that when they were a bunch of minor-league losers on Shotgun Saturday Night, they were the shotguns. They called the shots, they did what they wanted: now DX was cool! X-Pac was more concerned however, asking Road Dogg if they really were that cool back then. And if they weren't cool anymore, what were they? X-Pac was concerned that he wasn't ready to be past his prime, but Road Dogg reminded X-Pac that he just turned 28. X-Pac laughed about it, apologizing for sounding silly. Road Dogg told X-Pac that tonight, DX will make Too Cool go out of style.
Back on Sunday Night HeAT, the APA had successfully managed to get Harvey Wippleman to loosen up a little bit. If by little bit, it meant Harvey wearing his tie around his forehead while Bradshaw laughed along with him with a heavy hand patting his back. Faarooq continued to appear patient, with Bradshaw asking him if he was going to join them in making the most of this huge waste of time. Faarooq folded his arms, telling Bradshaw that this was business. 4) Al Snow (c) def. Gangrel (w/Hos) to retain the WWF Hardcore Championship (3:28)With the Godfather out on the shelf with an injury, 'the Vampire Warrior' had taken it upon himself to ensure the Godfather's Hos remained in good company. Gangrel was prepared to give it a go at the WWF Hardcore Championship tonight: something Al Snow had taken good pride in when he swept in and stole the title from Perry Saturn, in the midst of his title match with Snow's former Head Cheese tag partner - Steve Blackman - this past week on RAW is WAR. Snow immediately used Head as a weapon, but Gangrel kept getting up, causing Snow to wipe him out of the ring with a big clothesline. The fight continued with Snow introducing a broom and a copy of "Have a Nice Day" - Mick Foley's autobiography - using them both as weapons on his challenger! Gangrel fired back, whipping Snow into the steel steps, and the vampire managed to regain control of this anything-goes match-up. Al was able to break free from a chinlock, but Gangrel cut him off with a shot from the broom - bending it in half! Gangrel prepared to end it by picking up Head, ready to use her as a weapon when Steve Blackman slipped in with a martial arts kick to Gangrel! Blackman rolled out and Snow covered Gangrel unknowingly to retain the title!
Al Snow exhaustively rose to his feet to retrieve the WWF Hardcore Championship, but upon seeing his former tag team partner - and the man that he took the title away from - he clutched Head like a weapon. Steve Blackman watched on from the floor, 'the Lethal Weapon' telling Snow that he was waiting. And Blackman was waiting for his shot at the title he could have had if not for Snow last Monday night.
Backstage Jonathan Coachman caught up to Dean Malenko, where Coach asked 'the Ladies Man' about his attack on Crash Holly earlier tonight. Malenko told Coachman in all seriousness that he was coming for what was rightfully his. But not just his: the ladies too. Everything revolved around the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship, his reputation demands it. Malenko stomped away, believing that 'the Houdini of Hardcore' had clearly started something.
Road Dogg was heard coming out to the ring as HeAT returned for our main event in Oakland. But he wasn't alone, as X-Pac strutted his way down the rampway alongside his partner. Road Dogg ran through the classics en route to the ring, talking trash about beating Scotty 2 Hotty's porcupine hairdo inwards, just like they did on RAW is WAR. Mid-ring, Road Dogg did the ring announcements for X-Pac, before concluding with the discussion broached earlier: that D-Generation X would always be cooler than two dudes that think they can dance because they saw Michael Jackson perform "Thriller" once! Too Cool? More like "Too Bad, I just got my ass kicked by D-Generation X". X-Pac screamed that if the people weren't down with that, they had two words for them. X-Pac set off his fireworks in rhythm of his crotchchops, awaiting the arrival of Too Cool. 5) Scotty 2 Hotty (w/Grandmaster Sexay) def. X-Pac (w/Road Dogg) by disqualification (4:05)A win against Too Cool and Rikishi for D-Generation X is what started this, and it has been something that both teams have been unable to forget about. This past Monday on RAW is WAR, Too Cool were set to face the Headbangers in a dance contest, but the whole thing turned out to be a refuse orchestrated by DX, who proceeded to attack Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay until Rikishi made the rescue. Later that night X-Pac wound up receiving the Stinkface, and X-Pac still appeared to be reeling over that traumatic experience. Fast-paced action kicked things off, with X-Pac missing a sliding legdrop and Scotty's attempt at a floatover DDT going reversed into a northern lights suplex from X-Pac. A roundhouse kick gave him control, with the Bronco Buster following not long after. The twenty-eight year old veteran mocked Scotty's dancing to loud boos, before going on the aggressive. At ringside Road Dogg continued to goad Grandmaster Sexay into a fight, while inside X-Pac missed a diving legdrop giving Scotty the chance to recuperate. He came back with rights and lefts, with Scotty even crotch chopping X-Pac! Scotty connected with the bulldog and the Worm looked to follow, when Road Dogg blasted him from behind!
Scotty 2 Hotty had won the match, just not in the way he had wanted it. Road Dogg stomped away at the spiky-haired blonde, much to the groans and boos of the California crowd. X-Pac joined in on the attack, but when Road Dogg set Scotty up in the corner with a hold of his arms around the ring post, X-Pac moonwalked and looked at going for the Bronco Buster. Grandmaster Sexay made the rescue, fighting X-Pac away and causing him to retreat: Sexay helping Scotty to his feet. Business was picking up now in this tense situation surrounding D-Generation X and Too Cool.
Returning to the bar the APA continued to drink hard liquor with a clearly wasted Harvey Wippleman. Bradshaw told Harvey that despite the whole nerdy businessman thing he had going for him, and the fact he once put on a dress to capture the WWF Women's Championship: he was actually sorta fun to drink with! Bradshaw asked Faarooq for his thoughts, who remained hush. Harvey then remembered why he was there, pulling some papers out and asking them to sign it. Bradshaw did it no problem, claiming anything for a drinking buddy. But when Faarooq went to sign, he read the fine print and told Harvey there was no way in hell he was signing that: the APA was their priority, their livelihood! Bradshaw drunkenly asked Faarooq what he was talking about, to which Faarooq said the papers were a set-up to make the APA dissolve their business! Bradshaw was taken aback, glaring Harvey out and grabbing him by the tie around his forehead! Bradshaw clubbed him across the head, knocking him off the bar stool before pouring a bottle of beer over the fallen Wippleman's body! Faarooq tore up the contract, telling him to consider it null and void - just like his boys at B&B Security! So much for a meeting, but Harvey had tried to solicit the APA's disbandment on behalf of the Big Bossman and Bull Buchanan!
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RAW is WAR - July 17, 2000 Pepsi Arena in Albany, New York Live on the USA Network
A video package aired, taking a look at the chaos that unfolded this past Thursday night on SmackDown! With tensions riding at an all-time high between the power couple, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, 'the Game' was joined by Kurt Angle to take on the WWF Champion The Rock and Chris Jericho. In a hectic fight with the two matches set to take place at Fully Loaded, it all came down to Kurt Angle and The Rock, where the Olympic Gold Medalist was able to score a major upset against the man he meets on Sunday in the biggest match of the Olympian's career. As for Chris Jericho, he wound up receiving a sledgehammer shot to the gut courtesy of Triple H - as delivered by the promiscuous 'Billion Dollar Princess'.
The opening video package aired, bringing us live to the sold-out Pepsi Arena for RAW is WAR. The crowd was ready as pyrotechnics plummeted from the lighting rig down towards the stage. Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler introduced us to RAW, six nights away from WWF Fully Loaded. They touted a big match signed when Kurt Angle meets Chris Jericho; and T&A and Val Venis take on the Hardy Boyz and Hardcore Holly tonight!
The Rock made his way out to the ring to a huge response from the Albany crowd, the World Wrestling Federation Champion just six nights away from defending his title at Fully Loaded against the very man that pinned him this past week on SmackDown! in Kurt Angle. But while the Rock basked in the chants of "Rocky" from the capacity crowd on hand, 'the Great One' was in no mood to take too much time for the people. Rock did declare that he had finally come back to New York, but he wanted to get right down to it when it came to Kurt Angle. He gave props to the King of the Ring for managing to shock the world, his friends, his mom and pa back home in Pittsburgh: but most of all and above all else - Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley! The Rock made note of their friendship, and how if he knew 'the Billion Dollar Princess', she definitely wants to break the Olympic Gold Medalist's cherry! Rock told Kurt that it was easy to see why Kurt was the fastest rising star in the World Wrestling Federation, and it has nothing to do with winning King of the Ring, winning the 1996 Olympics, and nothing to do with winning a number one contender's match. But whether Stephanie is on top, underneath, in front or hitting it from the back - it didn't matter. Because Kurt Angle beat the Rock, and 'the Great One' didn't want to wait until Fully Loaded. Rock suggested they battle it out tonight!
The chants of the Rock's name would be suddenly halted by the arrival of Kurt Angle, but the Olympic Gold Medalist was not alone as out along came Shane McMahon igniting loud boos from the Pepsi Arena. Shane told Rock that he's glad he made it to the arena tonight, because he was so sure that Rock would lay low until Fully Loaded so he could dare to try and retain the WWF Championship by any means necessary! But that wasn't why they were out here. They were out here to ponder what had Rock so out of shape over losing to the fastest rising star that the WWF has to offer. Is it because Rock feels threatened by the Olympian? Because make no mistake about it, Kurt Angle was like no other that he has faced. Yes he may have beaten Triple H, and overcame the Undertaker and Kane. But he has to be out of his mind to believe that the King of the Ring is nothing more than a pretty face! Rock asked Shane if he liked Kurt Angle, and if so then why doesn't he marry him and have his children. He reminded Shane O'Mac that the Rock thought the only reason he was out here was because of one thing: mommy issues! Rock saw the lower lip quiver and mocked Shane's whining about not having power, causing Kurt to speak up and tell Rock to have some decorum for the son of the Chairman!
The crowd booed Kurt Angle, who told Rock that he is so pent out of shape for a man that proclaims that he is a virgin. And while 'the Olympic Hero' may abstain from sexual relations in training, he has it on great authority that he has had numerous romantic partners over the years! Angle told Rock to ask anybody, causing Rock to ask him if he had eye witnesses. When Kurt stuttered, Rock called Angle a sick freak and told the Olympian that he didn't care about what kind of weird, nerdy voyeuristic cr*p he was into, the Rock wanted to know whether he was up to the challenge. To face Rock, the WWF title on the line six nights ahead of Fully Loaded! The fans erupted while Shane and Kurt huddled on the other side of the ring, and Shane told Rock that the answer was no: Kurt Angle already had Chris Jericho to prepare for tonight! The fans booed loud, when Rock removed his sunglasses and asked whether Shane was up for the challenge instead. McMahon scrambled for excuses, but Commissioner Mick Foley interrupted! 'The Hardcore Legend' got a big ovation as he stepped out and told Rock that he was killing it tonight as always: but if he had one thing to suggest to the Rock, is that he should leave the matchmaking to him! But the idea of Rock giving the people what they want ahead of Fully Loaded wasn't such a bad idea, and if the people of Albany, New York wanted to see the incomparable Shane O'Mac challenge for the WWF Championship, to make their voices heard! The fans erupted, and Foley made it official for tonight! Foley left, causing Shane and Kurt to call after the Commissioner. The Rock raised his eyebrow in Shane's way, with the title at stake tonight!
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley were making their way into the building in Albany as RAW returned from the commercial break. Their suitcases in tow, 'the Billion Dollar Princess' passively told her husband that she was only trying to help on SmackDown!, causing Triple H to stop his wife on the spot. 'The Game' told the WWF Women's Champion that he didn't need her help, that he had Chris Jericho right where he wanted him. And as far as his business with Y2J goes, she had nothing to do with it. Stephanie was shocked at the idea, reminding him that he was flat on his back until she passed him the sledgehammer to strike Y2J down was. And to remember that Jericho has called her everything under the sun. If that means nothing, it isn't just personal to him: it's personal for her too! Triple H continued to walk, another tense conversation between the power couple of the World Wrestling Federation. 1) Al Snow (c) def. Steve Blackman to retain the WWF Hardcore Championship (4:15)Al Snow became the WWF Hardcore Champion last week after pinning Perry Saturn during a match against his former partner, Steve Blackman. And last night on HeAT, during Snow's title defense against Gangrel it was 'the Lethal Weapon' who helped Snow retain the title. But there was little love lost between the two former tag team partners. Head Cheese collided with a heavy-handed exchange early, which Blackman prevailed in with his hard-hitting blows. The martial artist lit Snow up with kicks in the corner, but Snow would come back with a powerslam for a near fall. He left the ring to retrieve some weapons, including a speed limit sign as well as a kendo stick, which Blackman easily fought away from him. Blackman battered Snow with the stick but was unable to score a three count against just yet. 'The Lethal Weapon' looked to charge Snow in the corner just to eat the sign, as Snow set up for the Snow Plow. But when he tried to, Perry Saturn ran down to the ring and jumped Al Snow with a trash can blow to the back of the head! Saturn followed with a death valley driver for a near fall, when Al Snow clocked Saturn with Head! Snow gave Blackman one for good measure to pick up the three!
Al Snow rolled out of the ring with his partner in crime beside him. Snow raised Head in one hand and the WWF Hardcore Championship in the other, all while Steve Blackman looked on in anger from the ring. 'The Lethal Weapon' groggily got back up to his feet to dust off the cobwebs, when Perry Saturn struck with a brainbuster! The self-proclaimed 'Mr. 24/7' wanted his title back, and despite not being involved in this match, Saturn clearly felt that Blackman got in his way!
Backstage T&A and Val Venis were going over strategy ahead of the six-man tag team match to come, while Trish Stratus was asked by Michael Cole about her feelings not only going into tonight: but having to step in the ring opposite Lita in a six-person tag team match this Sunday at Fully Loaded. Trish laughed it off, telling Michael that she knew what she was doing. Little does Lita know, but her partners Test, Albert and 'Valbowski' had been training her, and she couldn't wait to rip that gross red hair out of Lita's head. As for the Hardy Boyz, her boys have beaten them multiple times already. So her question for Jeff and Matt were: what could save them on Sunday? The confident blonde led her troops away, with the big match still to come.
The APA were seen arriving through the backstage hallway, Bradshaw talking about what a party last night on HeAT was. Faarooq didn't know what he was talking about, contending that they could have signed over their business to that snake Harvey Wippleman! Bradshaw joked it off, telling Faarooq that Harvey got what was coming to him. The APA opened the door to their office, to come across B&B Security surrounded by a legal force of three lawyers seated around their poker table! The Big Bossman and Bull Buchanan rose, while a person acting as mediator asked "Mr. Layfield" and "Mr. Simmons" to take a seat. The APA glanced at one another in surprise and frustration, all while Bossman had a big grin on his face.
Elsewhere Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley were now situated in their dressing room, 'the Game' unpacking his gear in silence while 'the Billion Dollar Princess' sat on the couch. She wanted to talk to her husband about it, but 'the Game' simply grunted and continued laying his gear out on the table with his back to her. In walked Kurt Angle, which changed the WWF Women's Champion's demeanor and caused her to get up and greet him with a hug. Triple H continued to ignore it while the Olympian asked Stephanie if she heard what Rock said about them, like there was anything going on between the two "best friends". Kurt then asked 'the Game' how he felt after winning last Thursday because of him, which caused Triple H to turn to him and tell Kurt that he had no feelings whatsoever. Angle remarked that he was cranky today, but the party was interrupted by Commissioner Mick Foley who told Kurt that he cut one heck of a convincing "promo" out there, before telling Triple H that he's glad he packed his gear: because he had a match against Tazz tonight! Triple H asked Foley what that was all about, but Mick quickly exited the scene causing 'the Game' to growl in anger, throwing his boots against the wall! 2) Chyna (w/Eddie Guerrero) def. D-Lo Brown (2:34)With Eddie Guerrero continuing his rehabilitation, 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' had unfinished business with D-Lo Brown, after the tag team victory he and Lance Storm picked up on SmackDown! 'The Bizniz' was still feeling the brunt force of a lead pipe shot to the head, which was concealed in 'Latino Heat's sling. And it was clear that D-Lo wanted to get his hands on Eddie, which enabled Chyna to start off strong with forearm shots to Brown. He combated this with a leapfrog, a dropkick and a hiptoss, with D-Lo feeling confident tonight. He used his size as an advantage, but Chyna was able to catch him off-guard with a fireman's carry slam at one point, and a series of clotheslines in the corner caught Chyna back up to speed. The WWF European Champion Lance Storm soon came running down to ringside, but before he could get involved Eddie Guerrero intercepted, tackling 'the Pride of Calgary' down and letting loose with some fists from his good arm! Back inside Brown missed a diving elbow drop and Chyna capitalized: a powerbomb picking up the win!
'The Ninth Wonder of the World' was victorious against D-Lo Brown, with Chyna having her hand raised in victory. Meanwhile Eddie Guerrero's attack on the intruding Lance Storm caused the WWF European Champion to cower back up the rampway, pointing with anger for 'Latino Heat'. Guerrero joined 'Mamacita' back inside the ring, where Eddie defiantly threw down the sling telling Storm that he wanted his rematch! Eddie motioned for Lance to get back inside, but 'the Pride of Calgary' refused. Guerrero will be coming back for his title, with the question now being how healthy 'Latino Heat's shoulder was after the injury sustained last month?
In the interview area Kevin Kelly was standing by beside the WWF Intercontinental Champion Chris Benoit. He asked 'the Rabid Wolverine' about his thoughts leading into Sunday's battle against Tazz with the title on the line at Fully Loaded, but Benoit told Kevin that he didn't want to talk about that. What Benoit did want to address however was 'the Human Suplex Machine's match with Triple H tonight, and to that he wishes Tazz the best of luck. Kevin asked Chris if after all we had seen between the two in recent weeks, we would see Benoit get involved but 'the Canadian Crippler' simply chuckled, oddly showing a grin on his face. Benoit told Kevin that he was going to be a good boy tonight.3) Hardy Boyz and Hardcore Holly (w/Lita) def. T&A and Val Venis (w/Trish Stratus) (5:27)With the six-person tag team match signed for Fully Loaded this Sunday involving the Hardy Boyz and Lita against T&A and Trish Stratus, tonight was sure to be a sight for carnage with the Hardys teaming with 'the Big Shot' Hardcore Holly. Val Venis was able to pick up a victory against Matt Hardy on SmackDown! last week, and the Hardys looked to seek redemption - especially after Trish Stratus also cost Lita her match for the WWF Women's Championship. The Hardys and Holly meshed well early on, a three-on-one series of clotheslines executed on Test before Holly soon fell victim to a clobbering bicycle kick courtesy of Albert! Val, Test and Albert tagged frequently in and out, continuing to punish Hardcore with chokes and tosses. A double choke toss followed by a splash in the corner from T&A enabled a near fall, but the Hardys rallied Albany behind him. Finally Hardcore caught Venis off-guard with a dropkick, and the tag was made bringing in the Hardys! Poetry in Motion was lined up for Venis, but Trish stepped in the way of him! Lita quickly tackled Trish down and out of the ring, as Val hit a spinout powerbomb on Jeff for two. Matt tried a Twist of Fate, but Test dropped him with a sidewalk slam with hell breaking loose! Val went up to the top for the Money Shot which missed, and Jeff in turn hit the Swanton Bomb to pick up the three count!
Jeff Hardy had picked up the win for his team, but Test quickly attacked Jeff from behind with rights and lefts! The towering Canadian attempted a pumphandle slam on the rainbow-haired Hardy just for Matt to drag him to safety. The Hardy Boyz executed an impressive double suplex on Test before Albert came in - just to be fought off by Hardcore Holly! At ringside Lita chased Trish Stratus away from the ringside area, as the Hardys and Holly stood tall in the ring, having fended off T&A, Val Venis and Trish for tonight. But what was going to happen in the six-person tag match at Fully Loaded?
Commissioner Mick Foley was seen in a mesh cage in the stock room area, where he had backstage crew members set up shop for Mick. He told the boys to put the desk at the far end of the cage, rubbing his hands together and declaring that this would be his workshop area. The shelves on either side of his desk had cactuses on them, and Foley seemed eager to get started in this makeshift office when Shane McMahon entered the cage. He asked Mick what the hell he was doing: that he's not just jeopardizing his main event for Fully Loaded, but he's jeopardizing his job! Shane O'Mac asked Mick if he had any idea what Vince or Linda McMahon would say if the Rock maimed him tonight, because 'the People's Champ' would make sure he was hurting. Mick chuckled, asking Shane what happened to the man that beat the Big Show and crushed his ankle. What happened to the man that beat the Undertaker, and beat Chris Jericho? Mick thought Shane was 'the Giant Killer' he said he was, bringing up "which way did he go?" Shane sighed, as Mick told him that as far as his parents were concerned he knew they knew that Mick had to do something with Shane, it's not like he was the authority everybody bowed down to anymore! Shane gritted his teeth, telling Mick he would pay for this, storming out. Mick told Shane to watch out for the Rock Bottom: it really hurts!
Back from the commercial break the WWF Tag Team Champions Edge and Christian made their way down to the ring, with the Canadians having had a bad night on SmackDown! last week, which saw the Brothers of Destruction run roughshod over both men in singles matches. Upon entry to the ring, Christian acknowledged the crowd's booing and told them that all that meant to he and his brother was that these people deep down must really like them! Edge told the fans in Albany that if anything they should be infatuated with them, because they aren't like those big, tall brutes - the Undertaker and Kane - for one, they're much more handsome, they have better hair, and they totally reek of awesomeness! Christian agreed, telling the fans that they didn't really understand what it was about the Brothers of Destruction that made people fawn over them. Was it the fire that surrounds Kane whenever he let one rip? Was it to do with the Undertaker's motorcycle? Because the biker gang thing is so 1997! But regardless, Edge and Christian had a very special, very dear Five Second Pose prepared for the great people in Albany that they were excited to show them all. Christian called for the lights to be dimmed while they got ready, and the lights did in fact go out in the Pepsi Arena! When they returned, Christian was adorned in 'the Big Red Machine' Kane's mask - and Edge wore the sleeveless vest, bandana and sunglasses belonging to the Undertaker! Edge mocked 'the American Badass's bellowing voice in saying "Are you scared?" igniting more boos from the capacity crowd in attendance. The WWF Tag Team Champions ordered those with flash photography to ready themselves, before staging an elaborate staredown between the two. The next pose had them ready to Chokeslam one another, with the third pose showing both men flat on their backs!
Edge and Christian laughed together, when all of the sudden the lights went out once again - out coming the Brothers of Destruction! Kane and the Undertaker were none too pleased with the antics of the champs, as Undertaker - with a smirk on his face - called them the craziest b*stards he had ever known. If anything, they were crazy. But the kicker above all else was the fact that they had gone to Commissioner Mick Foley, and they had a match for the WWF Tag Team Championship - at Fully Loaded! The champs were stunned, but 'the Deadman' turned to his half-brother and asked Kane if he wanted to do the honors: and in turn, Kane threw back his head and made his way to the ring! Kane and the Undertaker made their way to the ring together, and Edge and Christian panicked, attacking their opponents upon entry! 'The American Badass' and 'the Big Red Machine' responded with a fiery receipt for the WWF Tag Team Champions, with Undertaker and Kane cornering both men! The Brothers of Destruction whipped both men into their brother, before following up with a set of huge Chokeslams to Edge and Christian! The champs were down and out, as Undertaker ripped the bandana from Edge's forehead; and Kane the mask from Christian's face! The Brothers of Destruction raised the titles high, a highly possible outcome this Sunday at Fully Loaded, with the titles on the line.
We returned to the backstage hallway, where WWF Hardcore Champion Al Snow was seen having something of a debate with Head. Snow contested that he only used her in the heat of the moment. Besides, he was the champ now! He didn't need Steve Blackman coming after him. But as he said that, Steve Blackman appeared over his shoulder and Snow spotted him - 'the Lethal Weapon' chasing after Al Snow! Snow continued to run, when all of a sudden a steel chair connected to the face of the WWF Hardcore Champion. Perry Saturn was the man behind it, but as Blackman looked to exact revenge for earlier Saturn clobbered him with rights, then slammed the steel chair across his back! Saturn covered Snow to regain the title and took off - once again 'Mr. 24/7!'
Back live on RAW is WAR the APA continued to be bored to death over what the mediators and lawyers of B&B Security were explaining to them. The bottom line was that the Acolyte Protection Agency had to dissolve and sign over any accounts to the Big Bossman and Bull Buchanan, who grinned maliciously at the irate Bradshaw and Faarooq. Faarooq reiterated that this made absolutely no sense to him: the APA formed this agency back in January. And how long has B&B Security been in business? Bossman retorted, telling Faarooq that while that may be true, the APA were too idiotic to trademark "the APA" name. And guess who owns the rights to those three letters! Buchanan told Faarooq that they aren't just infringing on their business - they are infringing on their copyright! Bradshaw stood up, having enough of this. He told the boys that the APA wasn't just their business, it wasn't just their career. It was their life! They had made a hell of a lot of money protecting WWF Superstars around the world, and for that to go into their hands? No freaking way. The mediator spoke up, but Bradshaw sparked up a cigar and told B&B Security that if they wanted to settle this like men, they would meet them in that ring. And if they wanted to settle this ****footed legal dispute like real men? They put their company on the line. They're gambling men - what about B&B Security? Bossman and Buchanan stood up to meet the APA, telling them that this was music to their ears. The four burly men shared tense handshakes over the poker table: assuring the APA that they would be put out of business and forced their separate ways come Fully Loaded. 4) Kurt Angle def. Chris Jericho (8:12)With both men set for two massive matches signed for Fully Loaded this Sunday on pay-per-view, the Olympic Gold Medalist and Y2J were about to go at it. This past week on SmackDown! Chris Jericho found himself on the receiving end of a brutal sledgehammer shot to the abdomen courtesy of Triple H, and came to the ring with bandaged ribs for this encounter against Kurt Angle. The Olympic Gold Medalist meanwhile was moving around just fine, after pinning the man he meets for the WWF Championship on Sunday, the Rock last week. The match got underway with the Olympic Gold Medalist taking full advantage with a belly-to-belly suplex and a grounded bear hug applied. Jericho was suffering, and it wasn't clear how he felt about going toe-to-toe with Triple H inside a Steel Cage this Sunday night. But Jericho fought his way up and got on a roll, culminating with a springboard dropkick sending him off the apron. Jericho wanted more, but Angle decided to stall as we went through a commercial break. Back from the break, Angle was back to going for the ribs, with a series of German suplexes getting a near fall. Kurt went back for the bear hug, but the fans rallied behind Jericho and he struggled back up to his feet! Breaking free, Y2J looked for the Walls of Jericho, just for Angle to send him into the corner! The Olympic Slam connected, but upon the cover Y2J was able to get a foot on the bottom rope. Angle complained to the referee, all the while Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley came running down to ringside! Stephanie got on the apron, but Jericho fended her off before ducking a clothesline and connecting with the bulldog! Jericho went for the Lionsault, but Stephanie tugged the ropes, causing him to crash and burn! Angle equalized with a second Olympic Slam, picking up the one-two-three!
After a highly competitive match between two of the greatest young WWF Superstars in the game, Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley had just helped her "best friend" Kurt Angle score a pinfall victory over her arch rival Chris Jericho! The bad ribs of Y2J was a contributing factor, but the Olympic Gold Medalist was just relieved to have won the match. But not just that - he even hugged 'the Billion Dollar Princess' in celebration! Angle raised 'the Billion Dollar Princess's hand, while backstage The Rock was seen watching on a television monitor smirking at what he had just seen!
Backstage Dean Malenko was pumping up before the mixed tag team bout still to come, when his tag team partner for the night Terri showed up to ask 'the Ladies Man' if he felt better after attacking Crash Holly last night. Dean smugly told her that he'd feel even better with that WWF Light Heavyweight Championship back around his waist. 'The She-Devil' told him that she knows she overreacted to Malenko walking in on her in the shower last week, which is why she wanted to reward Malenko if they won their match tonight against Crash and the Kat. She whispered into his ear, causing Malenko's eyes to pop out of his head! Malenko told Terri that they needed to go right now - the mixed tag match up next!
A replay aired showing what went down before the commercial break with Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley involving herself in costing Chris Jericho his match against Kurt Angle. And after the match saw a huge hug from the Olympic Gold Medalist to 'the Billion Dollar Princess': the best friends congratulating one another on a job well done! Back live Triple H was stomping back and forth in frustration over what he had just seen, even tossing a lamp across the room! In walked Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, who 'the Game' immediately screamed at for sticking her head where it didn't belong. Stephanie rebutted that this wasn't about screwing Chris Jericho, it was about ensuring the right man won - her best friend, Kurt Angle. Triple H told her that he didn't know how many times he had to say it: there was something weird going on with that guy and he doesn't like it. He's saying this as her husband: Kurt Angle is a creepy little suck-up that's in it for himself! Stephanie argued back, asking 'the Game' what his proof is. The truth was he's been more supportive than he has of late. All 'the Game' seems to care about these days is Chris Jericho, and getting one more opportunity at the WWF Championship! Triple H was steaming, telling Stephanie to stay out of his match with Tazz, and that at Fully Loaded in the Steel-Cage match: he didn't want Stephanie at ringside. He left, causing her to sit down and cry.5) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Crash Holly and The Kat def. Dean Malenko and Terri (1:58)With Dean Malenko's luck appearing to change, if he wins this match tonight Terri has promised him things only the pair of them can know. 'The Ladies Man' attacked Crash Holly after his successful title defense last night on HeAT against Essa Rios, with Dean Malenko believing that the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship was what made him such a hit with the women. The Kat and Terri had similar problems, with last Thursday's Lumberjill match seeing the two of them brawl alongside Jacqueline and Ivory: a long history between the two Divas this past several months. 'The Houdini of Hardcore' started out strong, a monkey flip and a bulldog out of the corner giving him a near fall. In came Kat, as her and Terri went at it once again with both women legal. Both Divas rolled around before Terri poked Kat in the eye and rolled her up for a near fall. In came Malenko to assist Terri, when Crash took him out to ringside for a fight; meanwhile inside Kat was able to catch Terri out of the corner and a sunset flip scored Kat the win!
The Kat had her hand raised in the ring, a big win for the Diva not dressed for competition, as she readjusted her short skirt and jumped for joy. Meanwhile at ringside Crash Holly was sent tumbling into the barricade courtesy of Dean Malenko, who then climbed into the ring and grabbed the Kat by the hair! Kat tried to slap her way free, but Malenko shoved her down and had the temerity to lock her in the Texas Cloverleaf! Kat was bent like a pretzel by the so-called 'Ladies Man', whilst Terri laughed at Kat's expense. Finally the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion crawled back inside, but the damage had been done. Malenko and Terri left hand in hand, with Dean motioning that he wanted his title back.
In the backstage area Michael Cole was standing beside Tazz, who breathed the towel out of the way of his eyes. 'The Human Suplex Machine' was brooding with pent-up anger, as Michael asked Tazz about his match coming up next with Triple H. Tazz spoke of 'the Game' like he was nothing, saying that Triple H can continue to harp on about his bad blood with Chris Jericho. Triple H can keep talking to his wife Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley like garbage. That was none of his concern. What did concern him was making 'the Game' tap in the Tazzmission tonight. And when that was done with? Getting revenge and becoming the WWF Intercontinental Champion on Sunday. Cole tried to ask him about Chris Benoit, but Tazz stood up and stomped away, this explosive encounter up next.
Three hours over from Albany, live from WWF New York the Headbangers were seen dining at the world famous cuisine, deep in New York City. Mosh and Thrasher complimented the chef, which led Thrasher to compliment Mosh on a job well done beating the Dudley Boyz last night on HeAT. Mosh complimented Thrasher too, with the Headbangers clearly kissing up to one another. The Headbangers were rudely interrupted by a fan looking for an autograph, which the metalheads obnoxiously refused to sign! Thrasher told the kid to scram, causing him to run away - what jerks! 6) Tazz def. Triple H by disqualification (4:02)Triple H was out here by himself after an epic argument with his wife Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, after 'the Billion Dollar Princess' cost Chris Jericho his match with Kurt Angle moments ago. And with Chris Jericho on his mind, who he meets inside the Steel-Cage in six nights, it was questionable how 'the Game' could focus in this match against Tazz. 'The Human Suplex Machine' had a date with destiny himself, challenging Chris Benoit for the WWF Intercontinental Championship at Fully Loaded as well. And the man that was jailed by 'the Rabid Wolverine' kicked off in a big way, catching Triple H off-guard with a series of suplexes. Triple H tried to escape him, but Tazz was persistent until walking into a big boot in the corner from 'the Cerebral Assassin'. Triple H locked in a figure-four leglock on Tazz, but Tazz's thick legs enabled him to turn it around on the former WWF Champion: with Tazz soon coming back swinging! Triple H missed the facebuster, allowing Tazz to apply a side-Tazzmission! Triple H struggled on his feet, when Chris Benoit heinously hit the ring, clocking Tazz with the title belt!
The WWF Intercontinental Champion proved to be disingenuous when it came to allowing Tazz to compete against Triple H fairly and squarely, as Chris Benoit continued to stomp away at 'the Human Suplex Machine' with their title match rapidly approaching. Tazz fought back, but 'the Rabid Wolverine' locked in the Crippler Crossface for good measure, forcing Tazz to rive in the pain on the canvas! He was tapping, but Benoit was relentlessly in his assault! He finally released and left Tazz groaning in pain, these two men with a score settle this Sunday night on pay-per-view.
Backstage Commissioner Mick Foley was sat in his office doing what appeared to be crossword puzzles, when in walked Eddie Guerrero and Chyna. 'The Hardcore Legend' courteously welcomed the couple, but 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' was concerned. When asked what about, Eddie told Mick that he may have been injured, but rehab's being going real good and if there's one thing 'Latino Heat' wants, it's the WWF European Championship back around his waist! Chyna questioned how ready her boyfriend truly was, with Mick telling her that while he respects her, he feels as though Eddie is right. And although he's injured roughly 67% of his entire body over the years, he sees Eddie and he sees a man dedicated to sports entertainment! Mick told Eddie that he'd consider it, but in the mean time: he will have his first match back this Thursday on SmackDown! Guerrero thanked him joyously, while Chyna folded her arms in concern for her boyfriend.
We returned to RAW is WAR where Kane was walking through the backstage area. 'The Big Red Machine' however, was suddenly ambushed by the WWF Tag Team Champions Edge and Christian! The Canadians had made a full recovery from being left laying by the Brothers of Destruction earlier tonight, and the two were armed with steel chairs! Kane tried his best to fight them, just to get bashed with the chairs time and time again by Edge. Kane dropped to a knee, where the dastardly champions batted up and swung for the skull of Kane: the Conchairto connecting! Kane was left laying motionless, a message delivered from the WWF Tag Team Champions to one of their opponents come Sunday's Fully Loaded.
In the building D-Generation X were in the midst of making their way to the ring, with Road Dogg firing up the fans in 'the Dogg House' to a mixed reaction. He told the people that tonight on RAW is WAR, DX wanted to issue a survey. And it wasn't like the survey of old, on the other channel: this one was for those that have been with it since day one where it came to the DX army. X-Pac nodded in accordance while Road Dogg asked the fans who remembered when they invaded Atlanta, Georgia. And what about when they impersonated the Nation of Domination. The fans cheered affirmatively, when Road Dogg begged the question: who thought that D-Generation X was cooler than Too Cool. The crowd this time gave a mixed response, causing X-Pac to thank the people of Albany for their generosity. X-Pac said that these people spent so much of their time this year giving it up to a bunch of lunatics that don't even know how to dance. Too Cool is comprised of a straw-haired weirdo that thinks that Michael Jackson is the new thing on the block, and a man that wears goggles around the clock moving around like he's MC Hammer! The fans continued to boo, as X-Pac made the ludicrous claim that he could dance better than Too Cool.
They asked and received it: Too Cool quickly made their way out to the ring, answering the calls of D-Generation X! Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay danced down to the ring, getting the fans to clap along with them while Road Dogg and X-Pac remained silent, if anything confused by what they were doing. Upon entry Grandmaster took to the mic and told Road Dogg and X-Pac that that's where they got the wrong idea about Too Cool. They didn't dance to be cool, and they sure weren't trying to be cool. They were born cool! Scotty told DX that they dance because they love to dance, and if they weren't down with that they had two words for them: "Dance Contest!" The fans chanted along with Too Cool as they tried to encourage D-Generation X to participate, and X-Pac appeared to be prepared for it. But that's when Road Dogg spoke up to tell them that that wasn't going to happen. DX are cool and it didn't matter what these people thought: and they didn't get there through dancing! Road Dogg bailed, causing X-Pac to reluctantly bail too. And while the fans booed, Too Cool took it upon themselves to dance anyway under the red lights! The fans cheered for the performance, Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay not backing down and showing up D-Generation X tonight.
In her dressing room sat Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley still crying over her argument with Triple H, when in walked Kurt Angle and a now-focused Shane McMahon. While Shane O'Mac jigged on the spot in anticipation for the WWF Championship match in a few minutes, the Olympic Gold Medalist rushed to 'the Billion Dollar Princess's side to console her. Kurt wanted her to speak to him, but Stephanie told him that it was nothing. After some persuading, the WWF Women's Champion explained that after what she did helping Kurt tonight, that her husband didn't want him at ringside at Fully Loaded. This shocked Angle, and he asked her if there was anything he could do. She shook her head, and Shane told Stephanie that Hunter could be a real assh*le. A light bulb went off in the Olympian's head, as he proposed that if Triple H doesn't want Stephanie by his side for the Steel-Cage match: how about she stand by his side when he challenges the Rock for the WWF Championship? McMahon-Helmsley's eyes lit up and she hugged him to thank Kurt for a great idea. She told Kurt Angle that she would lead him to the gold, and that would show 'the Game' what he was missing out on. Shane looked on from the side awkwardly, urgently asking Kurt if he was ready to go - the match is up next! Stephanie's faith had been restored, but was she really going to accompany Angle at Fully Loaded?
A replay aired from what occurred moments ago, where Kurt Angle suggested that the emotional Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley accompany him to the WWF Championship match at Fully Loaded, 'the Billion Dollar Princess' passionately hugged the Olympic Gold Medalist and accepted the proposal. But back live the unknowing Triple H was seen making his way to the back after the match with Tazz - when all of a sudden Chris Jericho blasted 'the Game' from behind! Y2J and 'the Game' weren't willing to wait until Fully Loaded, as Triple H charged Jericho's spine up against a mesh wall! Commissioner Mick Foley quickly showed up on the scene, demanding the two rivals break it up. He led a force of officials to try and get between the two, but Chris Jericho shoved them off and locked him in the Walls of Jericho, right there on the cold hard floor! 'The Cerebral Assassin' screamed for the officials to get Jericho off of him - which they did - Y2J pleased with his handiwork, taped ribs and all. 7) The Rock (c) def. Shane McMahon (w/Kurt Angle) by disqualification to retain the WWF Championship (3:50)The WWF Champion was itching at the bit, waiting for Sunday's title defense against Kurt Angle. And it was all because of the King of the Ring's major upset in pinning 'the Great One' last week on SmackDown! Unfortunately that was not how tonight was to go down, with the Rock having to wait another six days until Fully Loaded. But Shane McMahon was here for the opportunity, much against his will in tonight's main event. Shane O'Mac has been in a tough predicament since Vince McMahon went home to tend to his wife, with Mick Foley being named the Commissioner and Shane having had a bitter taste in his mouth ever since. Immediately Rock went to town on Shane, with 'the People's Champ' unloading with a series of thunderous rights in the corner. A Samoan drop connected when Kurt Angle tried to stick his nose in, just to eat a right hand from the champ! This allowed Shane to get in a cheap low blow, and McMahon immediately resorted to choking the WWF Champion against the bottom rope. Shane strutted his stuff, even daring to deliver a suplex to the Rock and it appeared that 'the Giant Killer' was back to what brought him to the dance. Rock tried to fight back, but another distraction from the King of the Ring allowed Shane to slam the WWF Champion. He climbed up to the top rope, and connected with a death-defying diving elbow drop...for a near fall! Shane could have been WWF Champion, but fell moments short. Shane went back up to the top for a second, but this time the Rock was able to roll out of the way! Rock delivered the Rock Bottom, when Kurt Angle blasted him from behind!
Kurt Angle had blind-sighted the Rock, and you had to imagine that Shane McMahon had planned this all along. The Olympic Gold Medalist stomped away at the WWF Champion with Shane O'Mac joining in. Shane held Rock up for Kurt to deliver more haymakers in the way of 'the People's Champ' - Rock however fighting back with a spinebuster for Shane! But Kurt came back from behind, delivering an astounding Olympic Slam to 'the Great One'. But just for good measure, the number one contender slapped on the Ankle Lock with Rock screaming in agony! Kurt continued to rip on the ankle, all while Shane screamed in the Rock's ear. Rock was tapping out and scrambling for the ropes, while Kurt kept tugging and bending the limp of the WWF Champion. Could you imagine how the Rock will retaliate come Fully Loaded?
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SmackDown! - July 20, 2000 Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York Broadcast on UPN Taped July 18, 2000
The opening video package aired, taking us directly to the Nassau Coliseum for SmackDown! The fireworks were going off in Long Island, with just three days remaining until WWF Fully Loaded - live on pay-per-view this Sunday night! Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler welcomed us to the show, with the Brothers of Destruction set to take on B&B Security in a warm-up for their WWF Tag Team Championship opportunity this Sunday. Plus, Lita has a chance to get her hands on Trish Stratus in a Street Fight!
Too Cool made their way to the ring to kick things off, with a score to settle with X-Pac and Road Dogg of D-Generation X. Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay danced to the ring, where Sexay loudly addressed the fans in Long Island with a Road Dogg-inspired speech. He botched the rapper's delivery, which made D-Generation X quickly make an interruption. Road Dogg was none too happy about Grandmaster's satirical approach to his own pre-match regimen, telling Too Cool to stick to what they're good at, and that's getting their asses kicked by DX! 1) D-Generation X def. Too Cool (4:21)Since a six-man tag team match several weeks ago, D-Generation X has taken exception to the loud and colorful approach that Too Cool brings to any arena they come to. This past week on RAW is WAR, DX even had the audacity to proclaim Too Cool as anything but. Road Dogg and X-Pac believed that they were cooler, and even surveyed the crowd until Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay interrupted to invite them to a dance contest - which DX decided against. Tonight was their chance to settle the feud, with Scotty wowing the crowd with an assist headscissors that took both X-Pac and Road Dogg down. Grandmaster Sexay came in and connected with a missile dropkick on X-Pac, when DX retaliated with a double-team ambush - also knocking Scotty off the apron. Sexay was worked over with a Shaky Knee knee drop to Sexay, and a Bronco Buster followed shortly after. But finally Sexay caught X-Pac off the ropes with a powerslam, and the tag was made! Scotty ran wild on both members of D-Generation X, with a bulldog to X-Pac prepping him for the Worm - he hopped around, but before he could execute the Worm itself X-Pac came to life and rolled him up with leverage to steal the match!
Scotty 2 Hotty was gobsmacked by the loss, while X-Pac quickly rolled out of the ring to avoid an incoming Grandmaster Sexay. Too Cool had lost this outing much to the dismay of the Nassau Coliseum, and D-Generation X gloated in the face of the dancing duo! Road Dogg talked smack towards Scotty and Grandmaster, while X-Pac even danced sleazily on the rampway to throw salt on the wound.
In the backstage area Commissioner Mick Foley was sat in a makeshift office he had made in the stockroom, much like this past week on RAW is WAR. 'The Hardcore Legend' was browsing WWF Magazine, complimenting a centerfold poster of Lita. He was clearly excited for the Street Fight tonight, when in walked Kurt Angle. The number one contender to the WWF Championship was baffled by Mick's choice of an office, asking him about all of the other empty offices in the building. Mick said he preferred it here, beckoning back fond memories of his time working in Texas. The King of the Ring obnoxiously told Mick he didn't care for his memoirs nor did he care for his book, but he was ready for Sunday night when he beats the Rock again like he did last night. Mick changed the topic and asked him about Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley in his corner: bringing up what the boys were saying about the two of them going behind her husband's back! The gossip was denied however, as the Olympic Gold Medalist scoffed at him and reiterated that they were just best friends! He left, leaving Mick to return to the magazine - feet on the table - muttering about lovebirds.
The Undertaker was seen arriving at the Nassau Coliseum, and he was evidently all by himself after what happened to his half-brother Kane on RAW is WAR. Jonathan Coachman was there to meet with 'the American Badass', who removed his shades to talk to the Coach. He was asked about the condition of 'the Big Red Machine' after the ambush at the hands of Edge and Christian; responding that the WWF Tag Team Champions would get theirs at Fully Loaded. But as for tonight, Kane wasn't here. Coach asked him where this put him with a match signed against B&B Security tonight, and 'the Deadman' told Coach that the Big Bossman and Bull Buchanan were of no concern to him. Tonight, he's going to pretend they're Edge and Christian, and leave bootprints on both of their asses.
We returned to SmackDown! where B&B Security were shown in a makeshift office of their own in a corner of the backstage hallway. The Big Bossman and Bull Buchanan talked eagerly about putting the APA to pasture in their Out of Business match on Sunday. But Buchanan asked Bossman if what they were doing was really all that wise. Bossman slapped Bull across the head and asked him why he was worried: they owned the rights to their name! Bossman laughed, when Edge and Christian showed up to speak with B&B Security - extremely suspect given tonight's handicap match with the Undertaker coming up!
In the building Kurt Angle made his way out to the ring, with the rumors running rampant after RAW this past Monday night that there was something going on with the Olympic Gold Medalist and 'the Billion Dollar Princess'. The crowd booed loudly as he made his arrival in the ring, and graced the microphone to tell the people in Long Island that he could really give a darn what they thought of him because as far as the King of the Ring was concerned: Long Island was a poor-man's New Jersey! Kurt wanted to talk about this coming Sunday on pay-per-view, when he will do exactly what he did last week on SmackDown! and that is beat the Rock to become WWF Champion! The fans booed louder and chanted "Rocky" at the number one contender, but Kurt felt that it was important to review what went down on RAW is WAR this past Monday. Footage aired of Kurt applying the Ankle Lock on Rock, with 'the People's Champ' screaming in agony. Angle gave his own personal commentary, and even showed Rock tapping out to the Ankle Lock in slow-motion. Back from the footage, the Olympic Gold Medalist spoke of how the World Wrestling Federation already knows how great a champion he will be. But as WWF Champion? He will show that title the respect it deserves. He will use his Three Is and be a role model for this company - which is a lot more than he can say for 'the People's Champ'. The arrogant Olympian then added that when the Rock is down for the count, or he cries himself into submission from the champ-beating Ankle Lock at Fully Loaded, there is one person that has been behind him from his first day as a part of the World Wrestling Federation, and that is his manager for the big title fight: Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley!
The WWF Women's Champion came strutting to the ring with an obnoxious smile on her face, as the fans chanted "sl*t" in the direction of the wife of Triple H. Stephanie tried to speak just to be shadowed by the hostile Long Island crowd, causing Kurt to speak up: they may have no sense of manners, but he demanded they show her the respect she deserved! This made them boo more, as Stephanie told the people that at Fully Loaded she would do everything in her power to ensure that Kurt Angle is the man that leaves as the WWF Champion. She called Kurt her best friend, someone that has been there for her through thick and thin, and her gratitude can only be shown by being in the Olympian's corner for the biggest match of his young career! And for the Rock, she knows him all too well. She's been in her husband Triple H's corner every single time they have fought, and she knows 'the People's Champ's weaknesses. The lights went out abruptly, and a countdown played: blasting Chris Jericho out to the rampway to thunderous ovation! Y2J may be locked, rocked and ready for Fully Loaded, but he just could not resist coming out to rain on Kurt and Steph's party. Jericho insinuated that all of the rumors were true, that this was an actuality that was happening: Stephanie and Kurt, the whitest relationship in sports entertainment history, and it made him absolutely sick to his stomach!
Stephanie told Jericho that there was nothing going on: they were friends that supported one another. But she understood what this was about, because she knew that Y2J deep down had such strong feelings for her. And unfortunately for Y2J? She would never, ever go out of with a guy like him in a million years! Y2J told Stephanie that she was right, because he would never, ever return a phone call from the most filthy, dirty, disgusting, bottom-feeding, foul-smelling trashbag ho! But there was one thing Jericho was going to miss while he beat the ever-loving cr*p out of her husband inside of a Steel-Cage, and that was her being there to witness it live and in living color! Angle told Y2J that that was enough, asking Jericho if he didn't get beaten bad enough on RAW this past week. Jericho fondly remembered Stephanie sticking her nose where it didn't belong, and made a proposition to the Olympic Gold Medalist: to do it all over again tonight! Angle immediately accepted the challenge, but Y2J wasn't talking about in the main event. He wanted to go right now! Y2J charged for the ring and duked it out with Angle, when Triple H came charging out to the ring! 'The Game' grabbed Stephanie by the hand and pulled his wife from the ring, yelling at her all the while! Meanwhile Y2J cleared Angle from the ring, causing the Olympic Gold Medalist fuming: both over Chris Jericho, but Triple H as well! Angle and Jericho were now set to meet again tonight!
Back on SmackDown!, footage aired from earlier today where cameras were present in Greenwich, Connecticut. Outside of WWF Headquarters stood Shane McMahon, who addressed the people watching. Shane talked about how he was ousted from the power that rightly belonged to him. As the heir to the throne however he was not surprised, given his father Vince's track record when it came to promising him anything. Shane told viewers that when he was looked over for a man like Mick Foley, a past-his-prime, retired old homeless man as the Commissioner, that broke the trust that his parents would some day grant him the keys to the castle and he was going to do something about. Shane O'Mac told us that he was here in Greenwich today to speak right to the source: his mother, the CEO Linda McMahon.2) Jacqueline def. Dean Malenko (w/Terri) (3:00)Dean Malenko took out his frustrations over not being the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion this past Monday night, when he and Terri lost out to the current reigning champion Crash Holly and the Kat. But it was not over there, as 'the Ladies Man' focused his attention on the Kat: heinously locking the defenseless Diva in the Texas Cloverleaf. But earlier today footage aired of Jacqueline, taking exception to Malenko's manhandling of her friend and calling Dean a wretched excuse for a man. But she was here tonight to make a man out of him and score a big win for the women he has wronged. Terri caused a distraction early, which allowed Dean to take control with a big clothesline. A sleeper hold kept Jackie at bay, but she soon came back swinging: the Texas girl connecting with a hurricanrana and a suplex to shock the Long Island crowd. Jackie wanted the tornado DDT from the second rope when Malenko climbed up and looked for a superplex. Terri popped up to the apron when Crash Holly came through the crowd, knocking Malenko off the second with a shot from a trash can lid - and a diving elbow drop from Jackie scored her the win!
Jacqueline somehow had scored a victory over the former WWF Light Heavyweight Champion, and it was all thanks to Crash Holly! Terri tried to contend about 'the Houdini of Hardcore's involvement, while Dean Malenko furiously slammed his fists into the mat. Jackie had her hand raised by Crash Holly on the rampway, with Elroy Jetson once again managing to get underneath the skin of 'the Ladies Man'.
Backstage the Hardy Boyz were speaking with Lita, the Diva appearing excited over facing Trish Stratus tonight in a Street Fight. Jeff and Matt set the picture for her: with no disqualifications and no count-outs, what did she want them to do if T&A showed up. Lita responded, telling the Hardy Boyz to live for the moment. She said that she was a big girl, and when it came to getting her hands on that blonde bimbo Trish Stratus? She was going to relish it and consider it the best night possible. The Hardys instructed her to give out a signal that she needed help, with Jeff and Matt clearly concerned with Test and Albert whom they also will meet in a six-person tag team match this Sunday at Fully Loaded.
In the backstage corridor the World Wrestling Federation Champion The Rock was seen showing up at the Nassau Coliseum, with three days to go until he faces Kurt Angle for the WWF Championship. Rock was noticeably walking with a limp following the Ankle Lock received on RAW is WAR, but as Rock surveyed the backstage staff around him, 'the People's Champ' turned to one member of staff that offered to help him with his luggage. 'The Great One' told him to know his role and shut his mouth. Rock wasn't going to take help from any man, woman or child because as far as the Rock was concerned, Fully Loaded couldn't come soon enough. Rock clearly had the Olympic Gold Medalist on his mind, while Angle was set to face Chris Jericho tonight!3) Tazz and Rikishi def. WWF Intercontinental Champion Chris Benoit and Val Venis (5:12)While 'the Rabid Wolverine' and Tazz were preparing for war at Fully Loaded with the WWF Intercontinental Championship, tonight saw a prime opportunity for Chris Benoit and 'the Human Suplex Machine' to go at it early in this tag team bout. Val Venis was without Trish Stratus, who meets Lita later tonight in a Street Fight - but 'the Valbowski' seemed to have his eyes drawn towards the belt held by his tag team partner. Benoit and Venis were tense working with one another, which enabled Rikishi to take dominance early. A Samoan drop almost gave the big man the win, when Tazz tagged in and went right at it with Benoit. He tagged out and in came Venis, which saw Tazz and Rikishi take turns in dissecting the former adult filmmaker. Benoit and Val got on the same page after Benoit struck 'Big Kish' with a knee to the spine through the ropes, and the distraction enabled the two to take control. A double suplex saw Venis get a near fall, while Benoit goaded Tazz to break the rules and come fight him. Tazz was seething with rage, but finally Rikishi caught Benoit with a superkick and the tag was made! Tazz throttled Benoit with strikes, a Tazzplex following suit! Benoit tagged out, but Tazz tagged in Rikishi and immediately took the fight with Benoit out to ringside. While this was going on, Val found himself getting a Rikishi Driver, which gave the super heavyweight the win!
Rikishi had his hand raised for his team, but the more important story was going on outside at ringside where Chris Benoit was receiving a barrage of blows from the hard-hitting striker Tazz! These two men had a lot of pent-up rage set to culminate at Fully Loaded this Sunday, but just when 'the Human Suplex Machine' was in control, Benoit blasted Tazz with a steel chair! Tazz slumped over the announce table, when Benoit mounted the table and locked in the Crippler Crossface in front of the shocked announcers! Benoit refused to let go, and Tazz was screaming - the referee scrambling to remove Benoit from the scene, but Benoit wasn't willing to wait for the pay-per-view encounter!
We returned to Greenwich, Connecticut in footage from earlier today. Shane McMahon entered via the revolving doors and walked straight in drawing uncomfortable reactions from several members of the staff passing by in the lobby. The son of the Chairman was determined to get to the root of the problem, as he walked past a secretary who tried to stop Shane from entering the premises - just for Shane O'Mac to tell Kayla to mind her own business! Shane was headed upstairs, going straight to see Linda McMahon.
We returned to SmackDown! where Commissioner Mick Foley was seen shaking his head but with a smile on his face, reviewing Shane McMahon's walk-in appointment at WWF Headquarters on a monitor. Mick remarked that Shane O'Mac was smarter than he gave him credit. The Rock made his way into the room to the ferocious chants of "Rocky" echoing throughout the arena. Mick warmly greeted the WWF Champion, but Rock told Mick that he didn't want to shake Mick's hand or hug him. The Rock was here for one thing: Kurt Angle. Mick told Rock that he understood he couldn't wait for Fully Loaded, but Kurt had a match to prepare for tonight. And seeing 'the Great One' limp around the building tonight, he couldn't in good conscience sign the WWF Champion to any match. He may not know much about business, but he wasn't willing to endanger the main event of Fully Loaded with three days to go! Rock told Mick that he knows that Mick was trying to save his own ass, but he also knew that Mick was not the same maniac he once was. Rock told Mick that one way or another, his candyass was going to find out Rock will do whatever he wants. And tonight, he's sticking Kurt Angle's head up his own ass! Foley was impressed as ever by the Rock, match or no match - the champ was in no mood. 4) Trish Stratus def. Lita in a Street Fight (3:38)These two women were about to go at it, after weeks of problems between the two. Trish Stratus and Lita have never been good friends, and with their respective teams set to go at it at Fully Loaded in a six-person tag team match, tonight was their chance to take some of that frustration out on one another. Trish started off by trying to run away from Lita, just for Lita to catch up to her and immediately slam her head-first into the mat. Mounted punches saw Trish kick her way free, before a low kick and a suplex gave her two. Stratus connected with the ten punches in the corner, when Lita responded countering it into a powerbomb for another near fall. Trish soon rolled out to the floor, where she sprayed Lita in the face with a fire extinguisher - concealed beneath the ring! A bulldog got two, when the smart blonde signalled T&A to come out to the ring! Test and Albert didn't even make it to the ring however, as the Hardy Boyz came from behind to brawl once again with the two men! The brawl came down to ringside, while Lita connected with a Twist of Fate just for Test to enter the ring to drag Lita from the count by the hair! Test screamed in Lita's face, but the Hardys made the save with a double dropkick - a clothesline sending him out to the floor. Meanwhile Lita connected with a Moonsault, when Albert slid inside and powered her up for a Baldo Bomb! He placed Trish on top of Lita, scoring the three count.
The crowd booed loudly at Albert's assist in helping Trish Stratus pick up the victory in this unique Street Fight encounter. But the Hardy Boyz were quick in returning to the ring to fight off Albert, just for Test to come from behind with a clothesline knocking Jeff down! Test held Matt while Albert hammered away at him, when Albert sent him into Test for the Pumphandle Slam - disposing of the Hardy Boyz! Trish was helped up to her feet, and she hugged T&A for the assistance granted tonight on SmackDown! The question now was how the Hardys and Lita would retaliate in the intergender tag team match at Fully Loaded?
Backstage cameras had caught up to Perry Saturn - the new WWF Hardcore Champion - fighting it out with Steve Blackman with the 24/7 rules in full effect! Saturn had managed to regain the title against Al Snow in a backstage fight on RAW this past week, but 'the Lethal Weapon' wanted it back for himself, when all of a sudden Hardcore Holly struck from behind with a toolbox shot to the dome of Blackman! Saturn recovered, when he saw 'the Big Shot' grinning at him - causing Saturn to run as fast as he could away from Holly!
Back on SmackDown! Triple H was seen navigating the halls backstage, when he spotted Commissioner Mick Foley in his office speaking with the Brooklyn Brawler. 'The Game' pouted and ordered the Brawler to leave, drawing 'the Hardcore Legend' to greet him in a sarcastic manner. Triple H was livid and pointed the finger at Mick, telling him that he couldn't believe that his wife Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley was cornering Kurt Angle at Fully Loaded. Mick told him the same and called Kurt and 'the Billion Dollar Princess' "crazy kids", but 'the Cerebral Assassin' slammed his fists into Foley's desk and demanded he do something about it! Foley stood up and yelled back, telling Triple H that he didn't have a solution for his problems! But one thing he did know was that Stephanie and Kurt had both agreed to it, and it was signed and sealed for Fully Loaded. Speaking of which, did he or did he not give 'the Game' the night off to prepare for the Steel-Cage match with Chris Jericho? Gritting his teeth, Triple H told Mick to consider himself lucky that he is retired. But he wasn't going home, he was staying right here and doing something about it! Mick shook his head in irritance as Triple H left.5) The Undertaker def. B&B Security in a Handicap match by disqualification (3:33)After the announcement made on RAW is WAR, that the Brothers of Destruction would team up to challenge Edge and Christian for the WWF Tag Team Championship at Fully Loaded, the champs took advantage of 'the Big Red Machine' in the backstage area by delivering a Conchairto to the skull of the masked monster. This left the Undertaker all alone going into tonight's match with B&B Security, who similarly had business on their mind. The Big Bossman and Bull Buchanan were focused with putting the Acolyte Protection Agency out of business at Fully Loaded, but tonight looked to make their statement clear against 'the American Badass'. They blasted Undertaker right from the bell, but despite their double-team attacks, the Undertaker soon came back with a swinging DDT to Buchanan. Undertaker hammered Bossman in the corner, then sidestepped forcing Buchanan to splash Bossman. Undertaker connected with a Chokeslam off of the miscommunication, before connecting with the Old School on Buchanan that saw him reverse it into a powerslam! B&B Security went on the attack, but their egos got the better of them with both men arguing over their strategy. The opening allowed 'the Deadman' to come back with a flying clothesline, before he set Bossman up for a Tombstone Piledriver, but Edge and Christian hit the ring with steel chairs in hand - attacking Undertaker!
The WWF Tag Team Champions had taken care of the Undertaker's brother Kane on Monday night, but Edge and Christian were now looking to take 'the American Badass' out tonight ahead of the title match at Fully Loaded! The Undertaker kicked the chair out of Edge's hands, but Christian and Bull Buchanan came from behind, hammering away at 'the Deadman'. It was looking like a four-on-one beatdown, with B&B Security and Edge and Christian forming a coalition to put the boots to the Undertaker. But just as Edge and Christian set up for the Conchairto, the APA hit the ring to get themselves some of B&B Security! Bradshaw and Faarooq brawled with the Big Bossman and Buchanan, while the Undertaker made the WWF Tag Team Champions flee the ring!
Edge and Christian backed up the rampway in fear, while The Undertaker was in hot pursuit. Taking a seat on his motorcycle, 'the American Badass' rode up to follow the WWF Tag Team Champions, chasing them up the rampway to the backstage area! Meanwhile back inside, Bradshaw and Faarooq delivered a huge double powerbomb to the Big Bossman as Bull Buchanan watched on from ringside, pointing his finger at the APA. These two teams meet Sunday, with the losing organization going Out of Business!
Back on SmackDown!, the scene backstage was crazy during the commercial break as Edge and Christian continued to flee the chasing Undertaker, who rode his motorcycle after the WWF Tag Team Champions. 'The American Badass' rode the Canadians through the halls, where Edge and Christian made a cowardly escape in a parked car: driving away with 'the Deadman' in hot pursuit! The Undertaker, Edge and Christian had taken their chase out into the streets of Long Island, having left the Nassau Coliseum. 6) Perry Saturn (c) def. Hardcore Holly to retain the WWF Hardcore Championship (5:35)'Mr. 24/7' was back after he regained the WWF Hardcore Championship on RAW is WAR, but with it came great risk as shown by the ambush courtesy of Steve Blackman and Hardcore Holly in the backstage area earlier tonight. 'The Big Shot' rushed Saturn during his entrance, and a suplex right on the rampway got the challenger a near fall. Hardcore has been in the process of going after any gold in plain sight as of late, and even challenged Saturn last week - Holly making a good go of this attempt by sending Saturn into the archway on the stage. Holly covered him, when Steve Blackman showed up to break it up. 'The Lethal Weapon' joined the fight as it spread back towards the ring. Blackman connected with a martial arts kick off the top rope, but just as he went to cover Saturn, it was Holly who made the save. Hardcore and Blackman fought up to the top rope, all the while Saturn introduced a kendo stick and began leathering both men with it! Perry connected with a fishermen's suplex on Holly, but Blackman got involved to break it up. This match looked to continue further, with Hardcore catching Saturn with a Falcon Arrow, but Al Snow hit the ring with Head! Snow was the champ going into RAW this past Monday night, and he equalized Blackman with a shot from the mannequin. Snow followed with a shot to Holly, when Saturn used a trash can and covered Holly to retain!
Perry Saturn got out of there as fast as he could, the WWF Hardcore Champion limping out of this title defense with two more challengers than he wanted. Hardcore Holly was down, while Steve Blackman slowly recovered from the shot from Head that he received. Al Snow came to as well, but this time around 'the Lethal Weapon' retaliated with hostility, delivering a karate kick near enough taking Al Snow's head off! Blackman left consumed by rage.
Back to earlier today, Shane McMahon got out of the elevator at WWF Headquarters, the son of the Chairman on his way to meeting with mother Linda McMahon. Shane was incensed and it showed with the scowl on his face, when Shane ran into Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco. The Stooges told Shane that it had been a long time and asked how things were on the road, but Shane O'Mac was clearly in no mood to talk to them. Shane continued walking, when the secretary for the CEO asked Shane if he had an appointment. Shane told her that he didn't need an appointment: he was Linda's son. The secretary commented that Linda McMahon wasn't taking visitors because she wasn't here, but Shane laughed it off. He told the secretary that he knew that line because his father Vince McMahon taught him. Defiantly, he opened her office door and found nobody inside. Shane was beside himself, yelling at the secretary to get his mother on the phone! Shane picked up Linda's nameplate and tossed it across the room, while the secretary was heard - not dialling Linda - but 911!
Triple H was sat in his dressing room brandishing his sledgehammer between his knees. 'The Game' was fascinated by the steel, when in walked Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, who was trying to psych Kurt Angle up ahead of his match tonight with Chris Jericho. The King of the Ring and 'the Billion Dollar Princess' were shocked to see him, as Triple H stood up and asked them how it was going. Stephanie appeared threatened by Triple H, who asked Kurt how he was liking his partnership with his wife. Angle tried to talk a mile per minute, while McMahon-Helmsley told Triple H not to ruin a good thing. He chuckled, asking them the things he - her husband - has had to hear from the boys. How in cahoots are they, really? Kurt reiterated that they were just good friends, while 'the Game' waved the sledgehammer around coyly. 'The Cerebral Assassin' told Kurt that he'd better hope and pray it stays that way, or his career was done. Triple H left, wishing Angle luck - while Kurt asked Stephanie what this meant. She told him not to let him intimidate him: he's going to be WWF Champion in seventy-two hours. Kurt nodded in reassurance.
7) Eddie Guerrero (w/Chyna) def. D-Lo Brown (4:43)'Latino Heat' asserted that he was back to full recovery on RAW, and continued to look for his rematch with Lance Storm for the WWF European Championship. Chyna was reluctant, as was Commissioner Mick Foley who set up this match tonight with D-Lo Brown as a trial to see if 'Latino Heat' was really back at 100%. Lance Storm was on commentary for this match and spoke good things of "honorary Canadian" D-Lo Brown, who started off strong much to the chagrin of the Nassau Coliseum. 'The Bizniz' was obnoxious, and it cost him when Eddie soon made a comeback and followed through with a series of armdrags that caught D-Lo off guard. Guerrero was flexing his previously separated shoulder - and it appeared Eddie was back in tiptop condition! 'The Pride of Calgary' continued to insult Guerrero for being weak, while inside Brown almost put Eddie away with a running powerbomb. Brown went up to the top for the Lo Down, but Eddie was able to get his knees up into a cradle for a near fall! Eddie charged into the Sky High for two, when Lance got off commentary just to get blasted in the face by 'the Ninth Wonder of the World'! Back inside D-Lo was distracted, and Eddie came back with a whirlybird neckbreaker to pick up the three!
Eddie Guerrero had picked up the win, while Lance Storm favored his face after the cheap shot from 'Mamacita'. 'Latino Heat' continued to flex to the people's delight - officially back in action after just shy of a month out of action! The WWF European Champion relented back up the rampway, but Eddie took to a microphone and referred to 'the Pride of Calgary' as the coward of Calgary! Eddie demanded his rematch for the title, and he wanted it at Fully Loaded! Eddie told Lance to put it all on the line, and he would put his shoulder on the line - so they could find out who the better man was! Storm yelled back at Eddie, who taunted Lance in return. The rematch was accepted for Sunday, with Eddie looking to regain the gold for his ancestors.
Backstage Chris Jericho was walking through the halls, with the main event looming near. Down a separate corridor the WWF Women's Champion Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley led Kurt Angle to the ring - with three days to prepare for their respective matches at Fully Loaded, Chris Jericho faces Kurt Angle in a rematch from RAW this past week, next! 8) Kurt Angle (w/WWF Women's Champion Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley) vs Chris Jericho went to a no contest (8:59)The Olympic Gold Medalist was three nights away from having the opportunity to become World Wrestling Federation Champion against the Rock. Similarly, Chris Jericho was on a crash course, en route to what should be all-out massacre against Triple H inside of a Steel-Cage at Fully Loaded. But tonight Y2J wanted to gain a measure of retribution against the King of the Ring, following Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley's interference in their match on RAW this past week. Jericho looked good early, catching Angle off-guard with an armdrag and a double-underhook backbreaker. Stephanie was rooting for her good friend to win this match, and as Jericho became more confident a distraction from 'the Billion Dollar Princess' enabled the Olympian to take control. Angle chopped away at Y2J in the corner, before sidestepping Jericho in the corner and dropping him with a big German suplex! Angle went to work on the neck of Y2J, with the aggressor showing some of the fire we have seen from him since becoming number one contender. But Angle eventually missed a big moonsault, and Jericho capitalized with the Lionsault for a near fall! McMahon-Helmsley was chomping at the bit, when Triple H slowly made a walk down the rampway with his sledgehammer in hand! Stephanie saw her husband with a gross expression on his face: but who would he use it on first? Y2J tried to goad his arch rival into the ring, but instead 'the Game' stared a hole right through him. Angle connected with the Olympic Slam out of nowhere, but Jericho was miraculously able to get his foot on the bottom rope. Angle wanted to cement his status, as he locked the Ankle Lock in on Y2J - Jericho in trouble and riving in pain: when The Rock suddenly rushed the ring, clocking 'the Game' on his way past!
The Rock was going straight to Kurt Angle, delivering blow after blow, even sending him off the ropes for a belly-to-belly suplex! Rock was still limping, the WWF Champion with a motive of his own to seek redemption the Olympian for the attack on Monday, but as he stalked Kurt for the Rock Bottom, Triple H came from behind with a clothesline! 'The Game' put the boots to 'the Great One', when Chris Jericho came from behind to tackle Triple H! Jericho hammered it out with rights on 'the Cerebral Assassin', while Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley quietly climbed into the ring with her husband's sledgehammer in hand!
'The Billion Dollar Princess' sized Y2J up for a shot, but the Rock snatched it from her, just to get locked in the Ankle Lock by Angle! Rock tried with all of his might to free himself, finally rolling out and sending Angle into Stephanie! McMahon-Helmsley collapsed out to the floor, as Angle found himself receiving the Rock Bottom! Triple H stumbled out to the floor to aid to his unconscious wife, while The Rock and Chris Jericho stood tall in the ring. 'The Game' screamed at Kurt Angle's stupidity with his laid-out wife in his arms: and Fully Loaded was right around the corner!
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Jakked - July 22, 2000 Pepsi Arena in Albany, New York Broadcast on syndication Taped on July 17, 2000Jonathan Coachman and Michael Hayes are our announcers calling the action tonight on WWF Jakked. 1) Essa Rios def. Joey Abs (5:15)With no sight of Rodney or Pete Gas, it appeared as though Joey Abs of the Mean Street Posse had gone solo tonight on Jakked, looking to combat Essa Rios in what was expected to be a competitive match between two WWF Superstars badly in need of a big win. Essa managed to combat the power of the Greenwich native with an armdrag and a dropkick. Unfortunately Abs rebounded with a powerful clothesline that almost took Rios out of his boots. He pounded on Essa in the corner, and a brainbuster gave him a near fall much to Abs' annoyance. Joey restrained the luchador in a headlock, when Essa was able to flip out of it - a tornado DDT getting a near fall. Essa was ready to fly with a somersault tope over the top rope, but Joey Abs was able to sidestep it, regaining control! Joey wanted this win badly, as he prepared a powerbomb just for Rios to reverse it into a DDT! He climbed to the top rope, and the Moonsault scored him the victory.
2) Gangrel (w/Hos) def. Scott Vick (3:27)'The Vampire Warrior' continued to compete in singles competition following the injury sustained to his partner the Godfather. Gangrel came to the ring with the Godfather's ladies set for action tonight on Jakked against up-and-coming freelance talent Scott Vick. Vick actually managed to impress in the early moments of this match, with Vick connecting with a springboard legdrop to get a near fall. Gangrel fired back with big haymakers, and a dropkick impressed the Albany crowd causing Vick to flee from the ring. Gangrel gained control with a claw applied, but Vick used a fireman's carry takedown to lock Gangrel in a grounded bearhug. Unfortunately for Vick, the supernatural Superstar fought his way back up and caught Scott Vick off the ropes with the Impaler for the three count.
Lance Storm made his way to the ring for non-title competition against one-half of Kaientai, but as 'the Pride of Calgary' surveyed Funaki and Taka Michinoku in the ring, the WWF European Champion displayed little respect for the Japanese Superstars. Storm told the people that somebody must be pulling a rib on him, because if this was his competition then he doesn't want to know what real competition looks like. Lance addressed Taka, claiming he hasn't done a thing since he was WWF Light Heavyweight Champion. And now look at him: he's a tourist living in a fantasy world. His fantasy world. And tonight, Funaki was about to find out what living in Lance Storm's World Wrestling Federation was like!
3) WWF European Champion Lance Storm def. Funaki (w/Taka Michinoku) (3:22)After dismissing Kaientai as viable competition for a WWF European Champion such as himself, Lance Storm had inadvertently woken up Funaki. Funaki lit Storm up early with a series of hard, Japanese chops in the corner before catching him off guard with a hurricanrana. Storm cleared the ring, where Taka Michinoku even made him jump! Funaki connected with a baseball slide and went right on offense with a series of kicks to the face of 'the Pride of Calgary'. Storm soon made a comeback and delivered a backbreaker for a near fall. Lance stomped away at Funaki, an abdominal stretch torturing Funaki while Michinoku tried to get the crowd behind his Kaientai partner. Funaki was finally able to seek a way out of it with a hip-toss, and after several takedowns he looked to capitalize and put Storm away with a DDT, just for Storm to easily slip free and drop Funaki with a big Great White Kick! Storm locked in the Maple Leaf Crab, forcing Funaki to tap in seconds.
Lance Storm gloated in the victory, raising the WWF European Championship in the face of Taka Michinoku, who shook his head - trying not to take any notice of 'the Pride of Calgary'.
HeAT - July 23, 2000 Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York Live on the USA Network Taped on July 18, 2000 (Matches) We went to the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas to kick off Sunday Night HeAT, with just one hour to go until WWF Fully Loaded - live on pay-per-view - goes on the air. Kurt Angle was shown mentally focused as he walked the halls with his luggage in tow. A navy tracksuit on, this was the biggest night of the Olympic Gold Medalist's life. But before he could continue, Michael Cole approached the King of the Ring to ask about the condition of Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley after what happened as SmackDown! went off the air last Thursday. Kurt did not give an answer but appeared remorseful after butting heads with the woman set to accompany him in tonight's WWF Championship match. Cole asked for a medical update, to which Kurt coldly responded telling him to ask Triple H about that.
The opening video package aired, taking us to the Nassau Coliseum for HeAT. The pyrotechnics went off mid-ring, and the crowd were on their feet. Michael Cole and Kevin Kelly introduced us to the show, where the Dudley Boyz were set to take on the Headbangers in a rematch from last week, plus we would hear some pre-match comments from the WWF Champion The Rock ahead of Fully Loaded!
1) The APA def. Kaientai (2:21)Bradshaw and Faarooq were set for what could be their final match as a tag team unit tonight at Fully Loaded, competing against B&B Security in an Out of Business match. But this past week the APA were set for tag team competition against Funaki and Taka Michinoku of Kaientai, in what might just be their penultimate match as a duo. The Japanese WWF Superstars attempted to get off to a hot start, but the brute force of the Acolyte Protection Agency took over, with Faarooq and Bradshaw taking the fight with Kaientai out to ringside. Faarooq repeatedly sent Funaki into the barricade on the floor, while inside a powerbomb on Taka got a near fall. Michinoku momentarily regained momentum and attempted an Asai moonsault onto Faarooq on the floor, who just rammed him back inside the ring for Bradshaw to finish the job with the Clothesline From Hell!
The APA stood tall with their fists raised, and with the Out of Business match coming later tonight, this could have been their final match as a team on HeAT. Bradshaw and Faarooq knowingly nodded their heads to one another and fist-bumped, leaving the ring with their heads held high. Could this be the last time we see the dominant duo stand tall, with their match against B&B Security coming up at Fully Loaded?
We cut to Dallas, Texas where Commissioner Mick Foley was helping movers determine where to set his makeshift office up for Fully Loaded, with Foley directing movers to an open space behind a mesh fence. 'The Hardcore Legend' joked to the movers to be careful with his boxes, when Al Snow showed up with Head in tow. Mick made jokes at Snow's expense, wondering what happened to the knight get-up: was the gimmick not a hit after all? Al didn't want to discuss his shortcomings with popularity, but expressed his desire to become WWF Hardcore Champion again. After all, he never lost the title fair and square, and when Hardcore Holly and Steve Blackman keep getting in the way it's impossible. Mick laughed, telling Al he understood: he wanted to win the title again as a way to suck-up to the inaugural WWF Hardcore Champion: Mick Foley himself! Unfortunately for him, Hardcore Holly and Steve Blackman had beaten him to the punch as far as title shots go - which is why at Fully Loaded tonight: we'd see Perry Saturn defend the title against all three of them tonight with the title on the line! Snow was speechless, but after some encouragement from Mick he laughed alongside his authoritative friend.
Trish Stratus was in the backstage area in Dallas, Texas - visibly nursing her spine after last Thursday night's Street Fight against Lita - when T&A arrived to talk strategy with their business manager. Trish complained about how much pain she was in, which caused Test and Albert to offer her a seat. But this was a ploy, and Stratus disciplined her men for thinking she was weak enough to need that. Needless to say, they had a match tonight, and they were up against the Hardy Boyz and Lita. Trish told T&A that they had taught her so much, but tonight she wanted to make sure she didn't have to diminish herself and have to even see Lita around again, any time soon! Test complied, laughing about Albert's Baldo Bomb to the redhead on SmackDown! But Albert was too busy thinking about ripping Jeff Hardy's disgusting hair out of his head! Test in turn made a joke about how Albert should think about dyeing his body hair, too.2) Essa Rios def. Gangrel (w/Hos) (3:49)With Fangin' and Bangin' Inc. on pause with the Godfather's untimely injury several weeks ago at a live event, 'the Vampire Warrior' was here to ensure that fans of the World Wrestling Federation saw 'the Pimp Daddy's ladies each and every night. Gangrel jived to the Godfather's theme song, but he was up for some tough competition in an eager Essa Rios tonight. The luchador flew around the ring to combat with the much stronger and larger opponent, who was able to catch him mid-air with a clothesline that set the tone for the match. A clawhold allowed Gangrel to remain in control, but Essa soon kicked his way free and then slid between the legs of Gangrel enabling him to take the vampire down. Rios connected with a springboard moonsault to take Gangrel down when he went up to the top for the Moonsault - just for Gangrel to get his knees up! The Impaler connected, but before Gangrel could cover him the sound of sirens was heard blasting throughout the Nassau Coliseum and down to ringside came Stevie Richards dressed up in a shirt and black tie! Richards placed sheets over the confused Hos, which distracted 'the Vampire Warrior'. This allowed Essa to roll Gangrel up in a Magistral to steal the three count!
Essa Rios had his hand raised as the victor in this encounter, but the attention was all on Stevie Richards as he forced the Godfather's Hos to leave up the rampway in single file! Richards yelled back at a baffled Gangrel that he had left him no other choice - this Stevie Richards had changed his entire persona, but why?
Backstage the Dudley Boyz were gathered in the locker room as D-Von closed the locker door. Bubba Ray Dudley arrived to tell his half-brother that what happened last week could not happen again tonight. Bubba said that they are better than the Headbangers. Hell, they are better than every single tag team in the World Wrestling Federation. But they aren't acting like it! D-Von responded fiercely, telling Bubba that he's damn right. They are the best tag team. And after they defeat Mosh and Thrasher, maybe they should fix their eyes on the WWF Tag Team Championship match. Maybe they should call out the winners! Bubba got a sadistic look on his face, suggesting to see how tough the Headbangers truly were.
Back on HeAT, we went live to the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas. The Undertaker and Kane were seeing arriving at the building for Fully Loaded, and 'the Big Red Machine' appeared to be back to complete recovery after the beating received at the hands of their opponents tonight Edge and Christian. 'The American Badass' was stopped at one point by his half-brother, who told him that if the WWF Tag Team Champions bring out the chairs tonight, he wanted to give one of the prettyboys a skull sandwich. 'The Deadman' smirked and continued walking. The Brothers of Destruction were all good to go with the title match on pay-per-view later tonight!
Back in Long Island, Stevie Richards stood in the centre of the ring to loud boos - the returning WWF Superstar having returned after ejecting the Godfather's Hos from ringside moments prior. Richards had a new look, dressed in a shirt and tie but also with short hair. The corporate-looking Stevie Richards graced the microphone, as he ordered the people to listen to what he had to say because it was clear that every fan of the World Wrestling Federation had lost their ever-loving minds! Introducing himself as Steven Richards, he discussed how what he just did was for the greater good. It was for the morally corrupt, the sex addicts and the edgy, counterculture-loving moron. Steven demanded the people hear him out, because he was doing them a favor! A favor when he cleanses the World Wrestling Federation of all of the wrong, the racy, the inept and grotesque matter we see on RAW is WAR, on SmackDown! and on Sunday Night HeAT! The crowd booed loudly as Steven told the fans that they had the right, and that right is to join him in the good fight because they together could make a serious difference! The Long Island crowd continued to heckle Steven as he left, clearly nobody buying the facade that Steven Richards was playing on us this time.
In the backstage area Dean Malenko was clearly irate about losing to Jacqueline this past Thursday night on SmackDown! when in walked Terri. She covered his eyes and asked 'the Ladies Man' to guess who, and Dean remained deadpan to what she was trying to do. She told Dean that she was trying to cheer him up! He's been moping all week about not being 'the Ladies Man'. But would a ladies man have access to a horny, little 'She-Devil' like her? Malenko told Terri to face the facts, he had nothing going for him without the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship. Terri reassured Dean, telling him that she thought he was the greatest technical wrestler she had ever seen. And what she did to the Kat on RAW last week? Impeccable. Malenko thanked her but remained bummed out, when Terri told Malenko that she figured he'd be happier knowing that she'd gotten him a rematch with Crash Holly at Fully Loaded. Malenko's eyes bugged out as he sprung to life, immediately hugging Terri! Malenko gasped that he had to go and get ready - and Terri got a look in her eye telling Dean that she wanted to watch him. And so another match had been added to the show, later tonight!
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley were spotted making their way into the building in Dallas for Fully Loaded, with 'the Billion Dollar Princess' remaining silent after butting heads with Kurt Angle on SmackDown! last Thursday. 'The Game' similarly remained silent, when the two came across Michael Cole who once again tried to get an update on the situation regarding tonight. The WWF Women's Champion kept on walking, while 'the Cerebral Assassin' told Michael that he needed to keep his face out of his and her business! Triple H slammed the door shut in Cole's face after him. 3) The Dudley Boyz def. The Headbangers (6:21)Mosh and Thrasher have turned a page in their careers in recent weeks, demanding more respect from officials in the World Wrestling Federation. It was last week on HeAT where the Headbangers scored a huge upset against the former WWF Tag Team Champions the Dudley Boyz, but one week later and a trip to WWF New York to relax in between, the Headbangers were going to have to defeat the Dudleys one more time. Bubba Ray and D-Von were motivated, but Mosh and Thrasher took their time and stalled at ringside. The Dudleys would team up to bring them in the hard way, and a double flapjack on Thrasher got a near fall. Mosh came back and crotched D-Von on the top rope, with the Headbangers delivering a unique double superplex for another near fall. The Headbangers gained control, with Mosh and Thrasher cohesively pounding on D-Von while mocking the fans in Long Island. But soon enough D-Von caught both men off-guard with a clothesline, and the tag was made to Bubba Ray - the three-hundred pounder coming in and cleaning house. The Wazzup! connected to Thrasher, while Mosh found himself the recipient of the reverse DDT known as the Saving Grace from D-Von. Thrasher stumbled to his feet, where he received the 3D to pick up the three count!
The Dudley Boyz had scored a decisive victory tonight on HeAT - making up for last week - against the Headbangers. Bubba Ray and D-Von celebrated their win to the roar of the Nassau Coliseum, but they were chanting that they wanted tables as well. Mosh was down and out at ringside, and Thrasher remained motionless following the 3D moments prior. Bubba shoved D-Von, ordering him to get the tables - and D-Von complied! The table was set up, as Bubba Ray was handed Thrasher's carcass by his half-brother: a powerbomb driving Thrasher through the wood! The fans were satisfied, as the Dudley Boyz continued their celebration, back on a winning path.
We returned to Fully Loaded, where Jonathan Coachman was standing by outside of the locker room with the World Wrestling Federation Champion The Rock, with the pay-per-view from Dallas, Texas set to go on the air in just several moments. 'The People's Champ' asked the Coach if he felt the electricity in the air. You could hear the roar of a capacity crowd on their feet, just waiting and waiting for 'the People's Champ' the Rock to go on out there and kick Kurt Angle's candyass! The people in the Reunion Arena chanted the Rock's name, as he told Coachman that he knows he feels it, and he knows he can hear them. But the Rock wanted to know one thing: if the Coach smelt it. Coachman joked along and told Rock that he did smell it to which Rock asked him what in the blue hell he was talking about. Is he having flashbacks to when Momma Coachman set a fresh patch of cookies on the windowsill to cool off? The Rock told Coachman he would ask him again, if he smelled it. Coachman recited the Rock's signature catchphrase, to which he cut him off. 'The Great One' told Coachman that he didn't understand what the Rock was saying. Because when the Rock talks about Coach smelling it, he was talking about smelling the cr*p that came out of the Olympic Gold Medalist's mouth!
Rock said that tonight was the night where all of Kurt Angle's dreams would come true. Be they dreams, nightmares, wet dreams, dry dreams: they would all come true. Because tonight Kurt Angle has without a shadow of a doubt, the biggest chance of finding himself on the losing end when he goes one-on-one with 'the Great One'! The people chanted the Rock's name again, before he continued to discuss Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley's uncertain stance: would she accompany her best friend, or was she back to knocking boots with the biggest assh*le walking God's green earth, Triple H? The Rock asked Coach what he thought, but then told him that it didn't matter what he thought: why would the Rock care about what Coach had to say? Either way, when the dust settles. When the smoke clears. When the people of Dallas file out to leave Reunion Arena. When Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley is on her back with her legs dangling in the air: the Rock will still be WWF Champion. If you smell what the Rock is cookin'!
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Fully Loaded 2000 - July 23, 2000Reunion Arena in Dallas, TexasLive on Pay-Per-ViewThe opening video package aired, with the cards ready to be played on the table tonight at Fully Loaded. It is a night where no man can afford to lose in the double main event. Over the past spring, both men have been on a crash course looking to exact dominance in their bitter rivalry. For Triple H, it is not just about defending his wife Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley's honor any longer. But instead, it is about avenging the loss suffered against Chris Jericho at last month's King of the Ring. With all of the ambushes, assaults and beatdowns, Y2J and 'the Game' will meet tonight inside of a fifteen-foot high steel cage to settle the score once and for all. With the richest prize in this business at stake, the Rock must defend his position at the pinnacle of sports entertainment as the WWF Champion defends against the 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle. Unlike any foe 'the Great One' has been matched with before, Kurt Angle cannot afford to lose in the biggest match in his young career. Could the Rock resist the epic rise of the Olympian in his rookie year? Tonight, the stakes are high. The cards are set. The winner takes all, but who will be left with nothing when the night is over?
The opening graphic aired, bringing us to a pyrotechnics-clad Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas - the sight of the World Wrestling Federation's Fully Loaded, live on pay-per-view! Sixteen thousand fans were on their feet, as Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler proudly welcomed us to the show. On a night where six championships are on the line, you had to wonder who would walk out of Fully Loaded with the gold - but who would walk away the last man standing when Chris Jericho and Triple H collide inside the steel cage hanging ominously above the ring!
1) T&A and Trish Stratus vs The Hardy Boyz and Lita Trish Stratus has achieved great success since arriving in the World Wrestling Federation. Having assembled a strong team with a surefire opportunity at the WWF Tag Team Championship in the near future should they win tonight, Test and Albert have been a surprising and intimidating factor in the eyes of the Hardy Boyz. Matt and Jeff, alongside their newfound friend in Lita, have been faced with Trish's boys on multiple occasions, and the entire world has seen how devious and tactical the young blonde can be with Trish even costing Lita her shot at the WWF Women's Championship ten days ago on SmackDown! The Hardy Boyz and Lita were going to have to fight from underneath against T&A, and Trish had a lot to prove herself - what has she been taught by her clients Test, Albert and Val Venis?
The fans in Dallas were extremely behind the Hardy Boyz and Lita, with the girls in attendance screaming for Jeff and Matt. Lita immediately was prepared to go at it with Trish, who scowled back at Lita knowingly. With the crowd eagerly awaiting the women to start things off in this intergender tag team match, Albert stepped up to the plate: and Matt Hardy was there to accept. Albert was able to overpower the elder Hardy early, tossing him halfway across the ring on a lockup. But Matt Hardy conducted a hit-and-run strategy, and quickly tagged in Jeff for reinforcements. The Hardys used their lifelong experience as a unit against Albert, but after sending him into the corner, a Poetry in Motion attempt went blocked as Albert caught Jeff in mid air and tossed him back at Matt! Albert hammered on Jeff, with Jeff continuing to try and fight his way loose from his onslaught: a sidewalk slam and an elbow drop connecting for two. T&A took their time in dissecting Jeff, with Test catching Jeff off the top with a Whisper in the Wind attempt: powerbombing him for another near fall. Meanwhile Lita and Matt desperately rallied the fans behind their fallen partner, and Jeff was able to get close to the tag, just for Test to drop an elbow across the spine of the youngster! Trish Stratus tagged herself in, and immediately took joy in knocking Lita off of her corner to loud boos, as Trish continued by slapping the grounded Jeff Hardy - the rainbow-haired aerial artist managing to grab her hand before another slap. But before Jeff could have his way with Trish, Albert blasted him with a clothesline! T&A knocked Matt off the apron now, before a Baldo Bomb connected just for Jeff to miraculously kick out!
Test decided to take to the skies with a diving elbow drop attempt, but Jeff managed to roll out of the way - and Jeff got the tag to Matt! Matt ran in like a house on fire, blasting both members of T&A but unable to knock them down. Matt was caught with a fallaway slam courtesy of Albert, when Lita the daredevil came off the top with a hurricanrana to Test! Jeff re-entered the equation and the Poetry in Motion connected on Test, before Jeff and Matt connected with stereo legdrops to the limbs of the 350-pound 'Baldo'. Matt connected with the Twist of Fate on Test, and Jeff followed up with the Swanton Bomb! But Trish got a blind tag from her nearby partner, feeling smug in her thinking. That is until Lita dragged her over the top rope inside, and all three members of Team Xtreme surrounded the savvy Trish Stratus! Albert came in and rescued his manager, knocking Jeff to the apron. Matt and Albert levied for control, with Matt soon clotheslining both men out to the floor, where Jeff responded with a beautiful Whisper in the Wind onto both his brother and T&A! Back inside Lita gave Trish punches in the corner, when Trish looked for a powerbomb just for Lita to reverse into a hurricanrana. Lita was letting loose with a multitude of strikes, but Stratus soon kicked her way free and dropped Lita with a snap suplex! Trish climbed up to the top rope when Lita spotted this and climbed up to meet her. Both women were teetering on the top rope, when Lita suddenly connected with a giant superplex! Both ladies were down, but Lita slowly started moving. Trish was down and out, when Lita climbed up to the top slowly, coming off with a Moonsault - that her teammates were mere seconds too slow to save - for the three count!Winners: The Hardy Boyz and Lita (11:38) Lita had scored the pinfall victory against Trish Stratus for the Hardy Boyz, kicking off Fully Loaded with a high-octane battle between the two trios! But Test and Albert were unphased by the success that Lita was experiencing, as she was immediately confronted by T&A in the center of the ring. The redhead was ready to go, but the towering T&A were quick to corner her. Lita swung for Albert who grabbed her, when in came the Hardy Boyz to get another piece of their enemies! Jeff and Matt fought with T&A some more, with stereo-dropkicks sent the two reeling out to the floor. Now it was Trish alone in the ring, surrounding by all three members of Team Xtreme. Stratus panicked and screamed for help, when Lita grabbed her by the hair and sent her into the corner! Jeff and Matt got down on all fours: with Lita connecting with Poetry in Motion in the form of a clothesline knocking Trish down, and out of the ring! The Hardy Boyz were successful tonight, and the sky was the limit as far as what was next for these three youngsters.
A replay aired, taken from Sunday Night HeAT before Fully Loaded went on the air, showing Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley arriving at the Reunion Arena silently, as Michael Cole tried to get an update on 'the Billion Dollar Princess's condition.
Back live, Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley appeared to favor her head while Triple H drank a coffee and organized his gear with a big night ahead. The power couple remained silent, when in walked Kurt Angle causing 'the Game' to immediately get up in the Olympian's face. He told Kurt that he had some nerve showing up here, when 'the Billion Dollar Princess' remarked for Hunter to leave them to speak. He tried to contest it, but she got up and furiously demanded he take a walk. With just the supposed best friends present, Kurt apologized profusely for the headbutt on SmackDown! He was in the zone, and he didn't realize that she was there when they banged heads. Kurt continued to plead with the folded-armed WWF Women's Champion, who quickly forgave him. She told Kurt that this was the biggest night of his career, his chance to become WWF Champion and he shouldn't have to be concerned about what she thinks about it. Kurt thanked her but was quick to ask if she would still corner him in tonight's main event. And after a moment's hesitation, she told him that she wouldn't miss it for the world. Kurt hugged her tight, with all well with the two best friends. You had to wonder what Triple H had to think.2) WWF Light Heavyweight Championship Crash Holly (c) vs Dean Malenko (w/Terri) The landscape of the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship division changed completely several weeks ago, when Crash Holly - an unlikely contender as they come - captured the title by defeating Dean Malenko. 'The Houdini of Hardcore' had opted out of the stressful pursuit that was the WWF Hardcore Championship, and lucked into something big when he knocked off the upset against 'the Ladies Man' three weeks ago. In that time, Dean's confidence was lost. He was no longer able to attract the ladies, and he was convinced that the gold he once held was the answer to 'the Iceman's success with the ladies. Thankfully for Malenko, it was Terri's help that enabled him to refind his mojo - Terri even able to obtain a rematch for the gold tonight just one hour ago on Sunday Night HeAT.
Dean Malenko came into this with all of the motivation in the world when led by 'the She-Devil', but as Crash Holly arrived in the ring the gloves were off practically immediately when the two duked it out trading blows. It was fast paced early, as Crash sent Malenko off the ropes for a leapfrog and a dropdown, but when Crash attempted a hiptoss Malenko was able to reverse it. Crash also reversed it, catching the challenger in a backslide attempt. An inside cradle followed, as did an Oklahoma roll for a close call - Malenko swiftly able to take Crash down with a headlock takeover. Malenko's grip was the tight: he was renowned as one of the best technicians in the World Wrestling Federation for a reason, yet Crash fought back up to his feet and sent him off the ropes for a dropkick sending Dean out to the floor! Malenko looked to Terri for advice, when Crash's attempt at a baseball slide missed, with Malenko slamming Crash's knee across the ring apron! From here 'the Ladies Man' grounded Holly with an STF applied. He maintained the pressure on bending the leg, and he even mixed things up to drop multiple elbows across the damaged knee of 'the Houdini of Hardcore'. The fans were behind the champ, who was able to respond with a series of armdrags, followed up with a big suplex for a near fall.
Holly left the ring and went under the ring, grabbing a trash can. But the referee admonished the champ for trying to make this into a Hardcore match, which allowed Malenko to come in with a dragon screw legwhip, taking Crash down hard! Malenko went back to focusing on the knee, with the Texas Cloverleaf clearly in his mindset. The WWF Light Heavyweight Champion was in a bad way in the corner, when Crash caught Dean out of the corner with a kick to the face - a tornado DDT catching Malenko dead to rights! Crash was slow to cover, only getting two - but Crash turned to his trusty trash can once more. 'The Houdini of Hardcore' had Malenko in his sights despite the referee's cautioning, when Terri climbed up on the apron in an attempt to seduce him! 'The She-Devil' rode the ropes, when Malenko rushed him just to come close to contact with his manager! The referee talked Terri down, and behind him Crash slammed the trash can over his head - an ode to his days as WWF Hardcore Champion! Crash connected with a DDT, but Malenko's foot fell on the bottom rope before three count! Crash argued with the referee as Terri got back on the apron, and with the referee's back turned Malenko got even with a trash can lid shot to the skull! Dean followed with a tiger bomb through the trash can, before locking in the Texas Cloverleaf! Malenko wrenched away, and Crash was forced to tap out.Winner, and new WWF Light Heavyweight Champion: Dean Malenko (7:22) Dean Malenko released the hold immediately, 'the Ladies Man' becoming a two-time WWF Light Heavyweight Champion! He may have had some help along the way thanks to 'the She-Devil' Terri, but Malenko had regained his mojo tonight in the Reunion Arena, hugging the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship tightly. Crash Holly favored his knee in the ring, while Dean greeted Terri at ringside with a handshake: our first championship changing hands tonight at Fully Loaded.
Backstage the WWF Intercontinental Champion Chris Benoit was seen in the dressing room. Maintaining a calm and collected composure, 'the Rabid Wolverine' was sure to be in for a barnburner against Tazz with his title at stake. In walked Commissioner Mick Foley, who wanted to remind Chris of who brought him to the dance, here in the World Wrestling Federation. He brought Benoit along with the Radicalz to the WWF not because he thought they could make names for themselves. He brought them in because he knew they could make a difference! And they have, but one thing remains uncertain as far as Benoit goes: is he man enough to fight Tazz to a finish? Or like last month when they faced, will Benoit pull a fast one? Mick asked Chris if he planned to go primal like he has on multiple occasions. After all, he's gotten Tazz arrested. He's gotten himself disqualified, and they've fought to a double count-out! But tonight, there will be a winner. Because if Benoit even dares to try and get disqualified? Tazz will become the new WWF Intercontinental Champion! Foley expected a rise out of the Canadian, who simply smirked back at Mick. He told the Commissioner that he wouldn't let "the boss" down.
Elsewhere Edge and Christian were in their respective dressing room. The WWF Tag Team Champions had a big challenge ahead of them with the Brothers of Destruction set to take the titles tonight, and Christian seemed nervous. Edge was more chilled, asking Christian what he's got to worry about. If all else fails, they use what they are sitting on, and they bash those monsters' brains out! Christian seemed more hesitant, asking his brother if he had even seen Scary Movie. Edge laughed it off, telling Christian that the Undertaker and Kane weren't that scary - remember when they played a hella sweet Conchairto for 'the Big Red Machine' last Monday? Christian seemed reluctant, but Edge assured his brother that tonight would be a piece of cake, and then they could go and celebrate with victory sodas with the straps around their waists! The two high-fived, but the question remained whether the two could get the job done against the two pent-up Brothers of Destruction.
In the building the WWF European Champion Lance Storm made his way down to the ring to boos from the Dallas crowd, 'the Pride of Calgary' set to defend the title against Eddie Guerrero tonight at Fully Loaded. But he took to a microphone to address the Texas fans beforehand, who responded by chanting "USA" in the face of the champ. Lance brought up the ignorance of Texans, and how it did not impress nor surprise him. The WWF European Champion told the people that they can believe whatever they may about him. But the fact remained that he was from a higher skillset than many, not just athletically but intellectually as well! 'The Pride of Calgary' claimed that the main difference between Dallas, Texas, USA and Calgary, Alberta, Canada was that even the cowboys in the Great North could at least spell their own children's names! The crowd booed and chanted "USA" in the fdace of the patriotic Canadian, who proclaimed that tonight he would be successful in defeating the homestate hero Eddie Guerrero, because in all seriousness: Lance Storm was better than all of Texas! Eddie Guerrero and Chyna finally interrupted 'the Pride of Calgary', with 'Latino Heat' wasting no time in stomping down to the ring, out to reclaim his title!3) WWF European Championship Lance Storm (c) vs Eddie Guerrero (w/Chyna) 'The Pride of Calgary' has been on a tear ever since making his debut in the World Wrestling Federation back at the end of May. Quickly, he became one of the more unpopular faces in the backstage area due to his arrogance, and his ability to defeat Chris Jericho in his very first match did the patriotic Canadian no favors. Last month, Lance Storm shocked everybody when he became the WWF European Champion, capitalizing on a previous separated shoulder sustained to 'Latino Heat' that cost him the title. But after weeks of being denied in-ring competition due to the nature of his dangerous shoulder separation, 'Latino Heat' has been increasingly provoked by Lance Storm - as evidenced when he did a number on his girlfriend Chyna several weeks ago. But this past Monday on RAW is WAR, Eddie Guerrero was revealed to be near enough at a full recovery, and was here to reclaim the title tonight at Fully Loaded.
Eddie Guerrero showed straight away how badly he wanted to regain the WWF European Championship, as he hit the ring and immediately tackled the new champion. Eddie hammered on Lance Storm with some heavy-handed strikes early, when Lance was able to fight him off - just for Eddie Guerrero to come back with more strikes! 'Latino Heat' was fired up, and Lance Storm attempted to bail from the ring, just to wind up receiving a dive from Eddie, who vaulted over the top rope onto 'the Pride of Calgary'! Eddie had the full support of the Dallas, Texas crowd, and his girlfriend 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' Chyna could not be happier for him. Eddie sent Lance back inside, where he dove in with a somersault rolling senton on the champ, before continuing to drill him with right hands. Eddie picked Lance Storm up and attempted to get him in a Gory Special - made famous by his father, the late Gory Guerrero - but Lance was able to break out of it, connecting with a tilt-a-whirl into a shoulderbreaker on the challenger! Guerrero favored his black-taped shoulder, still not one-hundred percent following the brutal nature of his injury, first caused by Chris Benoit in the King of the Ring semi-final round last month. Storm chuckled to himself to loud boos, even showboating over the body of Eddie. Storm picked him back up just for Eddie to come back swinging with his good arm, easily cut off by a low dropkick knocking him down again - following with an enzuigiri upside the face of 'Latino Heat'. 'Mamacita's expression had turned to show concern for her boyfriend, as Lance began to stretch and attempt to hyperextend the shoulder of Eddie once more. The crowd continued to show support, and Chyna led them in doing so, but when Guerrero rose to his feet, Lance Storm took drastic measures, shoving Eddie shoulder-first into the turnbuckles! Lance followed up with a monkey flip out of the corner, with Guerrero rolling around in agony - the damage inflicted further on his shoulder!
The WWF European Champion was showing what made him such a great ring general, as Storm applied a variation of the cross-armbreaker, but with his knees driven right into the side of Guerrero. Chyna however had seen enough, and climbed onto the apron to try and demand Storm relinquish the hold. Instead, Lance released it on his own terms and then proceeded to gloat in the face of Eddie's own girlfriend: causing Chyna to climb into the ring, wanting to throw down with the WWF European Champion! The distraction allowed Eddie time to recover, and a low blow led to a roll-up with the tights - for a close near fall! Storm got back up and dropkicked Eddie in the face, with Lance returning to goad Chyna! It worked, as Chyna immediately kicked Storm with a low blow: the referee having no choice but to eject 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' from ringside! It was met with loud boos from the crowd, and it was questionable why the referee did not call for a disqualification - clearly understanding the importance of this match from Eddie's perspective. With Storm down, Eddie with one arm was able to get back into the match: connecting with a hurricanrana for a near fall. 'Latino Heat' was seriously limited, but he continued to clothesline Storm with his good arm: even managing to get him up for a body slam, which went successful! Eddie was feeling it, but as he picked Lance up for a brainbuster attempt, he struggled with the weight of the champion! Lance broke free and connected with the Super Kick: covering Eddie, but Guerrero resiliently kicked out! Eddie wore his heart on his sleeve, and Lance was in disbelief at Eddie's ability to kick out of a move that has put away numerous opponents in the past! 'The Pride of Calgary' wrenched on the bad shoulder of Eddie, who poked the champion in the eyes before somehow mustering Lance up with a suplex! The fans were rapidly chanting Eddie's name, and as Guerrero ascended to the top rope: the Frog Splash was due! Guerrero soared, but the Frog Splash missed! Eddie landed awkwardly on his bad shoulder, allowing Storm to catch him in an Oklahoma roll to steal the match!Winner, and still WWF European Champion: Lance Storm (10:02) To the chagrin of the Texas crowd, Lance Storm was leaving Fully Loaded with the WWF European Championship intact! 'The Pride of Calgary' had barely inched away with the title and he knew it however, snatching the gold from the referee and rolling out of the ring. Eddie Guerrero had come close tonight, but with his previously separated shoulder still on the mend, 'Latino Heat' could not beat Lance Storm on one shoulder. He despondantly watched Lance celebrate with the title held high on the aisleway, with Eddie determined to fight the WWF European Champion on another occasion.
We returned to the dressing room of the McMahon-Helmsley power couple, where Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley sat beside a closeby Triple H, who sat on the coffee table beside her. 'The Game' wanted to know what was said when 'the Billion Dollar Princess' was visited by Kurt Angle earlier tonight, and Stephanie surprisingly told him the truth. Triple H asked if that was it, and if she was really going to accompany him to ringside tonight. Stephanie nodded. 'The Game' stood up in a huff and told her that he couldn't believe she had the gall to trust him, after what he had caused and put their marriage through! But Stephanie shouted back, telling him that she was her own woman, and that if he really trusted her then he would show his support! McMahon-Helmsley told Triple H to remember who's daughter she was, causing 'the Game' to backtrack. He apologized to Stephanie and confessed how much he cared about her. He claimed he was just strung up, with the Steel-Cage match looming near. Stephanie told 'the Game' that she had faith in him taking care of Chris Jericho, and wished him luck. Begrudgingly, Triple H wished his wife luck as well. He asked Stephanie if they could hash it out later, and get on the same page some more to which she complied. But before leaving, Stephanie warmly gave her husband a kiss on the cheek and a hug, with 'the Game' leaving to prepare for war later tonight with Y2J.
A video package aired, taking a look back on what brought the APA and B&B Security organizations to this climactic battle tonight. The Big Bossman and Bull Buchanan had grown weary of the Acolyte Protection Agency's antics in serving the Superstars of the World Wrestling Federation, and formed their own enforcement agency to rival the APA's after taking out Faarooq and Bradshaw. But after weeks of abusing their power with "hard justice", the APA made their return. And their focus was to put B&B Security out of business, much like they had tried to do them! Tonight, one team goes out of business in a unique tag team barnburner!4) Out of Business match The APA vs B&B Security The Big Bossman and Bull Buchanan have formed to become one of the most dominant tag teams in the division in recent weeks. After taking Bradshaw and Faarooq out of action last month, the law enforcement duo based in Cobb County took great pleasure in dishing out beatings, taking over the Acolyte Protection Agency's office, and abusing their authority as the newly established B&B Security. But when the APA returned several weeks ago, it was clear that the World Wrestling Federation was only big enough for one agency, and tonight at Fully Loaded it was made clear: one organization would be going Out of Business.
The APA were the clear crowd favorites in Texas, as Bradshaw returned to his homestate tonight. On the contrary, B&B Security found themselves loathed by the people in Dallas, with the Big Bossman almost getting into an argument with a fan in the front row. The APA took this as a great opportunity to jump the gun: attacking B&B Security before this match could even officially start. Bull Buchanan and Bradshaw brawled at one end of the ringside area, whilst Faarooq sent the Bossman sailing into the ring steps. Buchanan managed to get the better of Bradshaw after using his freakish agility to leap up to the barricade and come back down with a clothesline: Buchanan soon rolling Bradshaw back inside to start this match. Buchanan continued to beat on Bradshaw with numerous right hands, when Bossman got on the apron and demanded the tag. Bull did not appear pleased, and as we have seen in recent weeks from B&B Security, there was clear dissension in the ranks that could possibly cost them big in this Out of Business match. Bossman got the tag, and he continued to hammer on Bradshaw from a mounted position, until the tough Texan came swinging back.
Bradshaw caught Bossman with a big boot before making the tag to Faarooq, while Bull Buchanan got the blind tag from Bossman. Faarooq was able to catch Buchanan off-guard with a series of clotheslines, and a spinebuster was attempted, just for Bull to land on his feet - responding with a bicycle kick nearly decapitating Faarooq! Bull roared full of life, when Bossman climbed inside and began to scream at his tag team partner for stealing the tag from him! Bull got back up in Bossman's face, when Bradshaw slid into the ring, sending Buchanan head-first into Bossman! Bradshaw and Bossman went at it on the floor, when Bull turned around to receive the spinebuster for a near fall. Faarooq looked to finish the job with the Dominator, but as he picked Buchanan up, just to receive a kick to the gut from the big man. Buchanan took the opportunity to leap to the top rope and come down with a clothesline to Faarooq, before now looking for a second top rope dive to the grounded Acolyte. Instead, Big Bossman tagged himself back in causing Buchanan to scream at Bossman for getting in his way! It was all falling apart at the seams for B&B Security, when Bradshaw climbed onto the apron, crotching Buchanan on the top rope! Bossman was busy hammering away at the head of Faarooq meanwhile, when Bradshaw caught him from behind with the Clothesline From Hell! Bradshaw sent Buchanan reeling over the top rope to the floor, allowing the APA to connect with a double powerbomb to Bossman: to pick up the three count!Winners: The APA (6:11) The APA had come out on top in this unique and unorthodox Out of Business match. Bradshaw and Faarooq hugged it out before raising one another's hand in victory - the Acolyte Protection Agency here to stay as far as B&B Security were concerned! Speaking of, as a result of the loss sustained, the Big Bossman and Bull Buchanan had to hand over the rights to the APA initials, as well as cease and desist from operating as their own agency! After the APA left the ring, Bull Buchanan re-entered the ring to glare a hole through the defeated Big Bossman, who angrily shoved Bull in frustration. Bossman tried to place the blame on his protege, with this tag team falling apart at the seams. Instead, Bull turned from Bossman then responded with a big boot taking Bossman down! Buchanan and Bossman brawled on the canvas to the applause of the Dallas, Texas crowd: Bossman and Buchanan going blow for blow with one another! Whether contractually obligated to dissolve their agency or not, it appeared that B&B Security were on the outs one way or another, as Bossman finally escaped from the ring - talking trash to his now former partner!
In the backstage area Tazz was seen mentally preparing himself with moments to go until his WWF Intercontinental Championship bout with Chris Benoit. Michael Cole was there to get a word with 'the Human Suplex Machine' ahead of the biggest match in his World Wrestling Federation career to date, and Tazz responded by telling Michael that it was what he said it was. Tonight wasn't just sink or swim, but it was about dog-eat-dog. He explained that he was a lot more than the small fish in a big pond, and told Michael that he had redemption on his mind. Redemption for Chris Benoit getting him sent to jail. Redemption for the fan that Benoit shoved in his way and wound up with a black eye. It was his night of redemption, and he guaran-damn-teed that he would claim the WWF Intercontinental Championship tonight.
Elsewhere T&A were seen recovering after their unfortunate loss at the hands of the Hardy Boyz and Lita. Test and Albert nursed their injuries and cursed the Hardys and "their little tramp friend" for getting lucky tonight. Trish Stratus came into frame, telling them that they did get lucky, but that was not going to stand in their way of climbing the World Wrestling Federation ladder. She was not going to let a silly little loss to those afterthoughts get in the way of their mission, before ensuring her boys by telling them to get ready, because the night was still young enough to make a statement. Whatever Trish was suggesting had the hired guns motivated for whatever they had planned.
Meanwhile, Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley was seen bending over at the water cooler in the hallway, when Chris Jericho showed up behind her, to insult 'the Billion Dollar Princess' on the platinum-sized posterior of the world's biggest trashbag ho! As Stephanie stood up unsurprised by the cocky Canadian loudmouth's comments, Y2J wanted it written and hand-delivered that she would never, ever allow herself to be shown like that again! 'The Billion Dollar Princess' smirked and told Chris that was a funny little line, wondering how long it took for him to come up with it. She told Y2J that she would be more offended, but she had a good feeling about tonight. She wanted Chris to know that she was rooting for him in his Steel-Cage match against her own husband. Because she hoped that Y2J was ready to get the beating of a lifetime inside that structure. In fact, she was rooting for Chris because deep down, she didn't want the guilt of having ended the career of Chris Jericho on her husband 'the Game's hands! Y2J smirked back, telling Stephanie that it felt good to have her support, but she didn't have to worry because he planned on making Triple H's night a living hell! And when it was all over, her husband Triple H would be beyond the point of recognition!
5) WWF Intercontinental Championship Chris Benoit (c) vs Tazz If Chris Benoit is disqualified, he loses the WWF Intercontinental Championship. With the increasingly cold behavior of 'the Rabid Wolverine', the WWF Intercontinental Champion seemed to find a formidable opponent just under one month ago on RAW is WAR, when he went toe-to-toe with 'the Human Suplex Machine' Tazz. Tazz was such a threat to the Canadian's title gold that once the fight spilled out into the crowd, the match would be stopped as a result of a double count-out. Benoit got Tazz irate enough to set him up in punching out a member of the crowd, which would result in the Brooklyn-native spending a night in jail. In recent weeks, Benoit has gone out of his way to provoke Tazz, playing mind games in order to keep the challenger at arm's length. But tonight at Fully Loaded, as it was announced two weeks ago, 'the Human Suplex Machine' would finally be able to get his hands on 'the Canadian Crippler', with the shot at the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Benoit had cost Tazz his match against Triple H on RAW six nights ago, but also humiliated him with a crushing chair shot, followed by locking in the Crippler Crossface atop the announce table this past Thursday night on SmackDown!. With the stipulation laid out by Commissioner Mick Foley earlier tonight, there was only two ways to leave Fully Loaded tonight with the title - pinfall, or submission.
The WWF Intercontinental Champion snarled towards 'the Human Suplex Machine' en route to the ring, with Chris Benoit as serious as he can be headed into this match. The bell sounded, and these two men got ready to lock up. The collar-and-elbow tie-up led to Tazz forcing Benoit backwards into the ropes, forcing a break from the referee. But Benoit cheap shotted the challenger instinctively, provoking Tazz to target him forcing Benoit to take a breather on the apron. He took his time getting back inside, when another lock-up soon resulted in the challenger forcing Benoit into the corner for a series of strikes. The referee got in the way, when Benoit fired back with a series of strikes of his own! Benoit chopped away at Tazz like there was no tomorrow, but in hopes of clotheslining 'the Human Suplex Machine' in the corner, Tazz side-stepped them leading to a belly-to-belly overhead suplex sending Benoit across the ring! Tazz continued to hammer on Benoit with right hands, seeking revenge for being locked up twice in recent weeks, all as orchestrated by the sadistic 'Canadian Crippler'. A back suplex scored a near fall, with the fans in Dallas firmly behind Tazz. Tazz looked to follow up with a T-bone suplex, but Benoit was able to break out of it into a northern lights suplex - feet on the ropes - resulting in a near fall still. Tazz wasted no time returning to his feet, but after a clothesline went awry, Benoit was able to kitchen-sink the challenger with a driving knee to the abdomen! With the WWF Intercontinental Champion now in control, he connected with a snap suplex for a near fall before taking to an armbar designed to ground the challenger. Without the functional strength of the arms, the Tazzmission would be ineffective, as Benoit began to clobber the elbow of Tazz whilst maintaining the grip with his legs. The Canadian's efforts were short lived once Tazz began to power up however, and the challenger managed to power him up for a powerbomb using one arm: a strong feat freeing him from the hold!
Tazz began to fire back with two running clotheslines, before attempting the Tazzplex on 'the Rabid Wolverine', just for Benoit to somehow find a way out of it: delivering a German suplex on 'the Human Suplex Machine!' Benoit would return to the shoulder, applying a Fujiwara armbar this time. Such work reminded many of how it separated the shoulder of Eddie Guerrero last month at King of the Ring, but the fans in Dallas remained firmly behind Tazz as he tried to fight the hold. His arm in knots, Benoit elbowed the challenger across the back of the head before teasing the Crippler Crossface...when Tazz rolled out! Tazz caught Benoit with the Tazzplex, before following the champ out of the ring and continuing the brawl on the floor. Benoit tried to escape the challenger's onslaught, as Tazz pursued with more strikes: soon looking for a German suplex on the floor just for Benoit to break out! Benoit sent 'the Human Suplex Machine' careening into the ring post face-first, before surprising him with a snap suplex right out on the floor! The WWF Intercontinental Champion rolled back into the ring, seemingly hoping to get Tazz counted out now. The referee counted with Tazz in agony with his back on the floor, but at the count of eight, the challenger was able to slip back inside - the match continuing! Benoit however was like a loose animal, picking apart at Tazz's shoulder with relentless stomps. 'The Rabid Wolverine' targeted the arm again, just for Tazz to corner him with a tackle! 'The Human Suplex Machine' was playing a game of psychological warfare now, hoisting Tazz up to the top rope. Tazz went up after him, looking for a superplex on the champ - when Benoit was able to reverse it and land safely on the canvas feet-first. Benoit then followed suit, delivering a high angle backdrop with Tazz falling from off the top rope! Both men went down, but Benoit immediately targeted the shoulder: this time applying a cross-armbreaker on Tazz! Tazz was pained, his arm hyperextended by the WWF Intercontinental Champion. But Tazz was refusing to submit.
Chris Benoit continued to wrench on the arm of Tazz, isolating the limb of 'the Human Suplex Machine', but Tazz would not surrender. Tazz attempted to roll Benoit up to break free, but the champ's grip was too great: forcing the challenger to remain securely in the cross-armbreaker! The fans were eager to see if Tazz would tap, when he began squirming across the mat. And Tazz was able to break the hold, his foot reaching the bottom rope! Benoit was displeased by Tazz's tenacity, now looking to power him up for another snap suplex, when Tazz was able to land behind Benoit: a German suplex of his own dropping 'the Rabid Wolverine' flat on his face! Holding his shoulder in place, Tazz managed to sidestep an inbound Benoit, reversing this time for a successful Tazzplex that sent Benoit out to the apron! Tazz stretched his harmed limb but got fired up, repeatedly hammering Benoit on the apron, when Benoit was able to hoist Tazz up and over the top rope for a suplex: Tazz now applying the Tazzmission on the apron! Tazz had Benoit right where he wanted him, and Benoit quickly dropped to the floor, hoping to get out! Instead, Tazz mounted the back of Benoit - surely about to put Benoit out like a light on the ringside floor! With Benoit down and motionless, he tried to drag 'the Canadian Crippler' back inside the ring, but found it hard using just one arm. The referee was counting, and when Tazz was able to pick Benoit back up to his feet, Benoit broke free and sent Tazz careening into the steel steps! Benoit took a moment to regain his composure, but as both combatants made it back inside the ring - it was too late. This match had been ruled a double count-out!Winner, by double-count-out: Draw (16:20) Chris Benoit retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship. The fans inside of Reunion Arena booed loudly, acknowledging that Chris Benoit had underhandedly weaseled away from this fight with 'the Human Suplex Machine' with the WWF Intercontinental Championship retained! 'The Rabid Wolverine' gasped for air after the previous Tazzmission knocked him out momentarily, his title handed to him. Meanwhile Tazz realized the decision and disputed it with the official, although amidst the controversy Commissioner Mick Foley would make his way out to the aisleway - clearly upset by the referee's decision of this match! The Commissioner greeted the fans in Dallas warmly, before admitting that despite what he had told Benoit earlier tonight, he had snagged at a loophole in the deal. Unfortunately for Chris, however, he was not going to let this match be thrown out due to some double count-out! 'The Hardcore Legend' then demanded that the match would restart, with the same rules applying. Foley declared that this match must have a winner, to the roar of the Dallas, Texas crowd on hand!
5) WWF Intercontinental Championship Chris Benoit (c) vs Tazz If Chris Benoit is disqualified, he loses the WWF Intercontinental Championship. With the outcome of the originally signed match ruled a double count-out moments ago, Commissioner Mick Foley was not about to let Chris Benoit get away lightly with the WWF Intercontinental Championship still intact. Chris had spent the original match reliant on head games designed to try and get Tazz both disqualified, or counted out. Unfortunately it had worked, but Mick was discontent with the idea of robbing 'the Human Suplex Machine' of a fair match. Chris Benoit was in disbelief, rushing Tazz with some further added strikes in the corner. Benoit was going all out on the challenger, before taking Tazz's arm and attempting to wrench away at it, just for Tazz to rope 'the Rabid Wolverine' in for another Tazzmission! Tazz had the hold lock in tight, with Benoit in danger of losing the title in a matter of seconds. Thankfully for Chris, his hand was on the ropes: and Benoit added extra muster by ramming himself and Tazz into the corner time after time again! Both men were fatigued, when Benoit decided to take to the top rope: looking for a superplex on Tazz now. He beat on the challenger on the top rope, before hooking the arm for a superplex, when Tazz this time was able to get out of it. He too landed safely on the canvas, and managed to drop Benoit with a powerbomb! Tazz covered Benoit, but he was able to kick out at two! At this point, Tazz was getting madder and madder. 'The Human Suplex Machine' rocked Chris Benoit with a series of rights in the corner, when Benoit was able to boot him in the face before sending Tazz shoulder-first into the ring post! Benoit took Tazz down with the Crippler Crossface, the shoulder of the challenger weakened! Tazz was in danger now, with Benoit wrenching away at the neck and shoulder! Tazz refused to give in, having made it so far: and Tazz was able to reach out and make the bottom rope! Benoit was in disbelief and put the boots to Tazz, before picking up his title gold. Benoit risked disqualification as he was admonished by the referee, when Tazz jumped Benoit from behind, sending him into the referee! It was a last ditch effort, but when 'the Rabid Wolverine' came back with a shot with the title belt, he climbed up to the top rope, delivering a Diving Headbutt directly on top of the title belt - positioned on Tazz's head! Benoit covered Tazz, and the referee was able to count the three count!Winner, and still WWF Intercontinental Champion: Chris Benoit (3:15) Chris Benoit had gotten away with this win against 'the Human Suplex Machine', but he appeared dazed after head-to-head collision. It wasn't just with the cranium of Tazz after the Diving Headbutt, but it was the WWF Intercontinental Championship he had retained in this hard-fought effort. Benoit rolled out of the ring with his hand raised, 'the Rabid Wolverine' having outsmarted everybody in Reunion Arena here tonight. This surely was not over for Tazz, who would live to fight another day: it was just a matter of time.
In the backstage area, the Brothers of Destruction prepared to battle for the WWF Tag Team Championship, with the Undertaker asking Kane if he was ready to do this. 'The Big Red Machine' turned to face his half-brother, when the two were approached by a timid Michael Cole, who wanted to know what shape Kane was in after being assaulted with steel chairs by Edge and Christian just last Thursday night on SmackDown! 'The American Badass' told Michael not to worry himself with how they were doing. What he should be asking, after tonight: what shape was Edge and Christian in. Undertaker admitted that he and his half-brother Kane may have been through some wars, they may not get along like family members normally would. But they had a common bond, and that common bond included the desire to hurt anybody that dared step foot in their yard. Tonight, the Undertaker claimed that the Brothers of Destruction would shut those blonde punks' mouths, and for the first time ever: the Brothers of Destruction would bond over breaking bones and becoming WWF Tag Team Champions! Undertaker left, but Kane remained: telling Edge and Christian that they were going to make them suffer.
A video package aired, taking us back to WrestleMania in April, where Edge and Christian became the WWF Tag Team Champions for the first time in history. In that time, their confidence grew greater as did their egos, as they have managed to defeat every tag team placed before them. With a powerful friend in Shane McMahon, Edge and Christian quickly took to mocking every single city they were in, and insulted any tag team daring to challenge them. But when declaring themselves the greatest tag team in World Wrestling Federation history, the two were faced by the Brothers of Destruction. Suffering defeats at the hands of the Undertaker and Kane, the brothers had resorted to nefarious means to ensure an advantage against the towering half-brothers. They dominated Kane and unmasked him, they disrespected 'the American Badass'. Tonight we would see how great Edge and Christian were, when they had to get in the ring with the Brothers of Destruction!6) WWF Tag Team Championship Edge and Christian (c) vs The Brothers of Destruction It was made official two weeks ago by Edge and Christian's main critic Commissioner Mick Foley. After all of the running, the cheap ambushes and attacks made by the WWF Tag Team Champions: tonight was the night where the Undertaker and Kane would get their opportunity to dethrone the egotistical Toronto duo here tonight in 'the American Badass's home state. It had been weeks in the making for the Undertaker and Kane, after the half-brothers had been assaulted with steel chairs in the backstage area by the Canadians. Edge and Christian even had a new attack in their reportoir: the deadly double chairshot 'Conchairto' that had been used to concuss 'the Big Red Machine' a couple of weeks ago. Despite their wins against the likes of the Hardy Boyz, the Dudley Boyz and Too Cool in recent months, tonight was the ultimate test for the charismatic champions: they had to get the job done against the Brothers of Destruction in order to prove just how great they claimed to be. By doing that, it seemed like it would take a miracle for Edge and Christian - having to get past 'the Deadman' and 'the Big Red Machine'. Undertaker was clearly out for blood particularly, shown three nights ago on SmackDown! when he sent E&C packing from the building whilst riding his trusty motorcycle. Who knew how Edge and Christian could make it out alive from this punishment courtesy of the Brothers of Destruction.
Edge and Christian nervously approached the ringside area after the intimidating walk to the ring made by their challengers. There was no motorcycle to chase the WWF Tag Team Champions away tonight at Fully Loaded, but that did not appear to be on the Undertaker's mind headed into this match. While Edge and Christian tried to figure out who would start this match, the two spent too much time stalling, enough to the point where the Brothers of Destruction decided to simply bring the fight to them. Undertaker and Kane refused to waste much more time, sending the champs out to the floor for a brawl around the ringside area! Kane levelled Edge with throat thrust after throat thrust against the barricade, while Undertaker pursued Christian up the aisleway. Kane finally sent Edge into the ring, officially starting this match-up. Kane continued his onslaught of the older brother of the WWF Tag Team Championship team, including climbing to the second rope and delivering ten punches - raining down on the temple of Edge. Kane hit the ropes and attempted a clothesline just for Edge to duck it, and when he came back he lamped Kane with a spinning wheel kick that took 'the Big Red Machine' off of his feet! Edge was quick to hammer on Kane on the canvas, before strategically tagging in Christian to pick up the pieces. Edge held Kane's arms so that Christian could slap and punch away at the man whose mask he stole two weeks ago. The champs were mocking Kane much like every other tag team they had faced, whilst the Undertaker tried to get Reunion Arena strongly behind his younger half-brother. Christian's attempt at a sleeper hold went awry as Kane rose to his feet with the champ on his back, when Christian was able to make a blind tag to brother Edge: Edge running in and chopping Kane down to size. Edge and Christian prepared for a double suplex on Kane, when Kane attempted to try a double suplex of his own on the champs: reversed as the champs levelled him with further strikes! A double DDT connected giving Edge a near fall when Kane still managed to kick out.
Edge tried to keep Kane at bay further, with a series of stomps and an elbow drop connecting, but when a second was tried, 'the Big Red Machine' was able to roll out of the way! Kane crawled and crawled, but when Edge grabbed him by the foot, the seven-foot monster responded with an agile enzuigiri! Kane got the tag to the Undertaker, who came rushing in with a clothesline for Edge! The tag was made to Christian, who received a clothesline in the corner followed by a big boot off the ropes! The WWF Tag Team Champions were in trouble now, as 'the American Badass' delivered a legdrop to Edge and wrenched the arm of Christian. It appeared Christian was in for the Old School, as Undertaker tightroped the top rope. Edge got to his feet and tried to intercept however, when Kane came in with a sidewalk slam for the older brother - all the while 'the Deadman' soared with the punch from the top! The WWF Tag Team Champions were in trouble but managed to escape the clutches of the Brothers of Destruction out on the floor. They earned themselves a breather, but were in for a major shock when 'the American Badass' went airborne with a huge dive over the top rope onto both men! Edge and Christian could not have been expecting that, when Kane joined his half-brother on the floor - this fight breaking out into a free-for-all on the floor! Kane sent Edge out into the front row where he continued pounding on him over the barricade, whilst Undertaker rolled Christian back inside! Undertaker grabbed the throat of Christian, looking for the Chokeslam just for Christianto kick him low to break the grip. The Canadian was quick thinking and took off for the ropes, delivering a spear to subdue 'the Deadman'. Kane slid back inside and connected with the Chokeslam, before Edge jumped the monster from behind: a seated neckbreaker of sorts connecting! The WWF Tag Team Champions were here to last, when Edge climbed up to the top rope for a splash on 'the Big Red Machine' - just for Kane to sit up! Undertaker grabbed Edge by the hair and looked for the Last Ride when T&A hit the ring, attacking the Undertaker from behind!Winners, by disqualification: The Brothers of Destruction (11:31) Edge and Christian retain the WWF Tag Team Championship. Edge and Christian's reign as WWF Tag Team Champions had just been saved by the unlikely duo of T&A! Trish Stratus had accompanied her boys out to the ring, as Test and Albert took to clobbering on the spine of the Undertaker in order to free Edge. The fans in Dallas were livid, booing the interfering tag team after previously planning to make an impact in some shape or way before the night was over! Test and Albert also combatted Kane who tried to make the save, when 'the Big Red Machine's attempt at a Chokeslam for Test went broken courtesy of a bicycle kick from Albert! Test rained down on Kane with strikes, before Albert followed up with a Baldo Bomb for 'the American Badass'. Test then flew from the top rope with a diving elbow drop, the Brothers of Destruction left laying courtesy of T&A! It was unknown why Test and Albert had nominated the half-brothers as their victims of choice, but Edge and Christian decided to exact their revenge on the failed challengers.
As Kane slowly returned to his feet, the WWF Tag Team Champions positioned themselves for a Conchairto on the monster...but Undertaker snatched the chair from Christian: delivering a Chokeslam for Christian! 'The Deadman' was hurting, as he delivered a big boot to Edge, before swinging the secured steel chair wildly to rid the ring of T&A! Test and Albert left with their heads held high with Trish Stratus beside them, all the while a wounded Undertaker dropped to all fours in pain - left to help his half-brother Kane back to his feet. Who knew what was now in store for T&A, with the Brothers of Destruction surely hell bent on revenge. The fact was that Edge and Christian were able to leave with the titles, after all was said and done tonight at Fully Loaded!
A video package aired, presenting us with a quiet beach. The sound of the ocean slapping the shore and the cries of seagulls flying by were the only things to heard, when a heartbeat was heard thumping. The volume grew tense, with the heartbeats gradually quickening, even louder. It all came to a head with the screen going black, and a voice was heard. "Is your body ready?" WWF SummerSlam takes place live on pay-per-view on Sunday, August 27!
In the backstage area, the fight was now back on between the former co-founders of B&B Security! The Big Bossman had jumped Bull Buchanan from behind, hammering him and sending Bull into a mesh fence in the storage area. Bossman threatened to use his nightstick on Buchanan, when Bull fired back with a big boot, using the mesh fence as grip to delivering a bicycle kick to knock Buchanan down! Bull immediately mounted his former partner with strikes, when officials intervened to try and break this fight up. What could have been a dominant tag team had been dismantled as a result of losing to the APA, consequentially putting an end to the enforcers of B&B Security!
In a darkened Reunion Arena, the spotlights were all on the steel structure hanging above the ring. In just a few moments, the Steel Cage would lower, surrounding the ring. In that ring, two men would meet for supremacy. In the confounds of a fifteen-foot high cage, we would find out who the better man was: Triple H, or Chris Jericho.
A video package aired, with the time now ready. In just a few moments, two men were about to step foot inside of a fifteen-foot high Steel Cage. After all of the trash talking Chris Jericho had done to the power-hungry former WWF Champion, it was time to see who the better man truly was. It all started when Y2J insulted 'the Game's wife Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, and quickly took to being a contest of oneupmanship. After the major upset scored by Jericho last month at King of the Ring, and all of the beatings received by 'the Game' in 'the Billion Dollar Princess's honor, tonight would be the final encounter. At the same time, the growing issues between Triple H and Stephanie have been documented, with 'the Game' not wanting Stephanie at ringside, believing this was between just himself and Chris Jericho. Tonight, it was sink or swim for Chris Jericho, and time to play the game inside of a Steel Cage! 7) Steel-Cage Match Chris Jericho vs Triple H For these two men, it was about a lot more than championship gold, which both have lost in recent months. Triple H's vendetta towards Chris Jericho dates back eleven months, to when Y2J first emerged on the scene in the World Wrestling Federation. Never a fan of the loudmouth Canadian's antics, 'the Game's irritance with the newcomer would escalate further with his rise to power after marrying the boss's daughter Stephanie McMahon. In this time, Y2J's star would rise and he would begin insulting 'the Billion Dollar Princess' at each and every turn. With Chris Jericho's defiance towards the McMahon-Helmsley Faction, a budding rivalry would gradually develop between himself and the WWF Champion. Y2J fired the first shot, costing Triple H his final opportunity to recapture the WWF Championship against the Rock - banning 'the Game' from earning any further title opportunities so long as 'the Brahma Bull' was the man on top. The incensed former WWF Champion would return that favor however, costing Y2J the WWF Intecontinental Championship. Things spiralled from there, with Triple H claiming that Y2J couldn't hang with the big boys, when Y2J was able to pull off a huge upset back at the King of the Ring. In recent weeks, the ambushes have increased between the two men, leading to 'the Game' lashing out towards his wife and claiming that what started with Stephanie, was no longer her business. With her out of the equation, it was Commissioner Mick Foley that declared these two men meet to settle the score once and for all: inside the confines of a solid steel cage!
While Chris Jericho's smug grin had Dallas, Texas on their feet as he made his way up the steps inside of the fifteen-foot high structure, 'the Game' would walk with purpose. It was clear that Triple H had been counting down the days for this match, ever since Y2J ended his chances of becoming WWF Champion anytime so long as the Rock holds the title. With Triple H having his own problems with wife Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley accompanying another emerging rival in Kurt Angle to the ring for his title match, his temper shined through as the bell sounded: and both men immediately broke out into a fist fight! Y2J got the upper hand initially, sending 'the Game' off the ropes with a clothesline, when Triple H got back up to his feet and was able to reverse an Irish whip into the ropes. Chris Jericho was sent into the ropes, when another flying forearm connected! Y2J mounted Triple H with strikes, a burning desire to hurt 'the Game' after his claims that he would never be a big time player in the World Wrestling Federation. Triple H fled to the ring apron, where Y2J looked to charge 'the Game' off the ropes. But Triple H ducked it, and Y2J went careening head-first into the solid steel mesh surrounding the ring! Y2J bounced off of the cage wall, but Triple H returned with an axe handle off the top rope. He mounted and began choking away at Y2J, screaming at Jericho to know his limits, before sinking in several heavy-handed blows to the face! Jericho struggled to free himself, when Triple H continued to sink in several shots. Y2J came firing back with some knife-edged chops, coming off the ropes and tackling 'the Game' with several right hands of his own. Y2J soon looked for the Walls of Jericho early, being thrown out of it by his arch rival using his powerful thighs. Jericho was sent into the turnbuckle, before walking right into the high knee of 'the Game!' Triple H was a student of a game and was proving it now, stomping away at Jericho before using his foot to force Y2J face-first into the steel mesh. 'The Game' continued this brutality, aspiring to knock Y2J out by bouncing his head off the walls, just for Jericho to turn the tables: Triple H getting a face full of steel instead! Jericho climbed to the top rope and scored with a missile dropkick for a near fall, before attempting a suplex that drove Triple H onto the apron on his feet. 'The Game' counteracted, before ducking another charge made by the Canadian, who went face-first into the steel wall!
Triple H had Chris Jericho right where he wanted him, as 'the Game' used his power to ram Jericho's face into the steel cage again, rubbing the skin of the rising star right across the sharp edges of the steel mesh. Y2J was left busted open as a result, when the former WWF Champion used brute force to clobber Y2J with a big right hand! Jericho was in a bad place but kept trying to fight, elbowing his way out of the corner and looking to climb up to the top rope: a moonsault attempt missing badly! Triple H side-stepped the high-risk attack, and proceed with a big DDT that only got a near fall! Reunion Arena booed 'the Game' loudly, as he took his sweet time maneuvering the bloodied Y2J: mounting him with some more punches to further open the wound developing on the Canadian's forehead. He continued to talk trash to Y2J, before slapping on a sleeper hold. His plan was to wear Jericho down, and it was effective as Jericho sat trying his best to hang in there. The circulation was cut off, as the referee checked on Jericho: his hand dropping the first time. Again, Y2J was unresponsive to the tight grip sucking the life out of his foe. But finally, Y2J clenched his fist and held it high: looking to get back into this fight! Jericho hammered Triple H with all of his might to get loose, before resorting to a low blow to finally free himself from the grip! 'The Game' went down, when Jericho sweeped the legs and connected with a catapult sending him into the corner. Y2J connected with a bulldog, looking to follow with the Lionsault when Triple H was able to get his knees up - a spinebuster putting Jericho down once more! 'The Cerebral Assassin' inside of the former WWF Champion was now rearing his head, choosing not to cover Y2J but to go back to opening the wound of Jericho's forehead even more with a series of strikes. Triple H looked to dump Jericho into the cage fence, but Y2J put the breaks on him: Triple H having to pound away at the spine of Y2J in order to follow through with another brutal collision with the steel cage! Jericho was down, and now Triple H covered - only scoring a near fall! Y2J was proving his worth here tonight, a resilient underdog in a fight against one of the most dominant players in the business. 'The Game' stood tall, sending Jericho into the turnbuckle pad with force. But the former champ wasn't satisfied nearly enough, removing the padding on the top turnbuckle.
With the exposed steel on display, Triple H now looked to make the crimson-faced Canadian pay majorly, trying to run his head into the top turnbuckle. Jericho managed to push away in hopes of muscling away from it, before looking to instead ram 'the Game' face first into the top rope! Triple H used his muscle to power out of it, kicking Y2J in the abdomen, but as Triple H looked to hammer on Jericho some more, Y2J battled back. Refusing to let 'the Game' take him lightly, he lit 'the Game' up with a series of chops, before hoping for an attack off the ropes just for Triple H to lock in an abdominal stretch on Y2J! 'The Game' had outsmarted Jericho for now so it appeared, when Jericho managed to find a way out with a hip toss - soon catapulting Triple H face-first into the exposed turnbuckle! Jericho connected with a wheel kick, before hoisting Triple H up and introducing him to the steel walls: running and bouncing his face off of one side of the steel cage - right up and to the opposite wall as well! The fans left their seats as Jericho relentlessly rammed 'the Game' from wall to wall, before delivering a sleeper slam! Jericho covered, but Triple H was able to kick out at two! 'The Cerebral Assassin' now had a knot reveal itself on his forehead, as the blood began to pour. Jericho was punishing Triple H for everything sustained thus far, grinding his face against the steel cage for revenge! Jericho wasn't yet satisfied however, as he connected with a backbreaker before attempting the Walls of Jericho. It was designed to hurt Triple H, and when Y2J stepped over with it, he knew that he had Triple H in trouble! He screamed as Jericho maintained the hold, before reaching all fours and crawling towards the ropes. There would be no rope breaks called in this match, yet Triple H clutched the bottom rope and began to try and use his power to force Y2J off. It was effective as Jericho stepped over, when 'the Game' nailed Jericho with a big right hand to free himself! Triple H then began to climb away, looking to run from the prevailing Y2J. Both men were bleeding now, but 'the Game' had had enough of Jericho's onslaught and was looking to escape the cage! Jericho followed, grabbing a hold of Triple H's foot on the top rope, just for 'the Game' to kick him away. He reached the top of the structure, looking for a way out when Jericho caught him! Y2J clobbered him in a precarious position, before hooking the legs of 'the Game' and locking in a variation of the Walls of Jericho!
Chris Jericho was full of miracles, applying the Walls of Jericho whilst both were seated dangerously, fifteen feet above the ring on top of the steel cage! Triple H screamed in pain while Y2J continued to wrench on 'the Game'. His back had to be in a terrible way, when Jericho was finally forced to relinquish the hold. Triple H slumped back down onto the top rope, clinging to the steel cage for dear life. Y2J would follow him, but perhaps allowed 'the Game' too long: when Triple H caught him off guard with a DDT straight from the top rope! Both men crashed down from the top rope, but Triple H was able to get his arm over the chest of a defenseless Y2J! The referee counted, but once again Jericho was somehow able to kick out at two! The people in Dallas were stunned, almost assured that this match was over. Triple H was in disbelief, stumbling back up to his feet and motioning to put an end to this match. 'The Game' hooked the arm of Jericho and planned to plant him with the Pedigree, when Jericho was somehow able to backdrop 'the Game' over the top rope, with Triple H crumpling out between the ropes and the cage in a heap! The fans roared as Jericho was given some breathing space: stalking and delivering a bulldog to Triple H! Y2J appeared confused as to his whereabouts, but hit the ropes and connected with the Lionsault successfully! Jericho had this match won, but when covering, Triple H managed to power out at two! 'The Cerebral Assassin' was superhuman it seemed, as Jericho decided to attempt something else. Y2J powered 'the Game's carcass back to his feet, before looking to hoist him up for a powerbomb, when Triple H managed to land out on his feet: dropping Y2J was a huge Pedigree! Triple H collapsed after the extensive damage sustained in this brutal steel cage war between the two rivals, and soon too much time had elapsed to even consider a cover. Instead, Triple H crawled over to the cage door. He was looking for another escape attempt, but Jericho was not far behind him and was able to grab the foot of 'the Game'. Triple H's upper body was hanging out of the door when Jericho attempted to drag him back in with a Walls of Jericho attempt. Triple H however was able to power Jericho face-first into the steel door! Opportunistically, Triple H was able to deliver a second Pedigree: collapsing on top of Y2J to claim the final count!Winner: Triple H (20:06) After all of the brutality, it was 'the Game' that had prevailed as the victor in this score-settling Steel-Cage war against Chris Jericho! Y2J was out, and Triple H remained clumped on top of him. Both of these men had undergone a long, hard battle to find out who the better man was, but when it was all over, it was 'the Cerebral Assassin' that had once again proven his dominance against Chris Jericho. The referee raised a fatigued Triple H's hand in victory, as Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley was seen tearfully watching on in the dressing room area: clapping her hands in applauding her husband. 'The Billion Dollar Princess' may be busy focusing on Kurt Angle's shot at the WWF Championship later tonight, but her devotion still remained with 'the Game'. A bloody Triple H stood tall, climbing to the second rope to showboat to a mixed reaction. Even Dallas understood how hard-fought both men's efforts were in combat, but when the bell sounded only one man could leave the victor: and his name was the former WWF Champion, Triple H!
We returned to the backstage area, where the WWF Tag Team Champions Edge and Christian were seen physically aiding one another in walking, after surviving their title defense against the Brothers of Destruction earlier tonight. Christian complained about his back, whilst Edge contested his younger brother's injuries by telling him he had a huge headache. The two squabbled over their supposed battlescars, when Trish Stratus approached the champs with her boys - T&A. Trish wanted to be the first to congratulate the Canadians on proving themselves as the greatest tag team of the 21st century, but there was something troubling her about that claim: the 21st century had barely even began! Test agreed, telling Edge and Christian calmfully that they delivered on their end of the bargain - so where was their title shot? Albert growled that they had done the real heavy-lifting for them, and they were hungry for the gold. Edge and Christian refused to comply with T&A's request, reminding them of how they didn't even win their match against the Hardy Boyz tonight! As far as title shots go, the two advised T&A come back when they'd won some matches! As the egotistical champs sauntered off to rest, Test and Albert watched mindfully. Trish told T&A that their mission was far from conclusive.
We cut away to another part of the backstage area, where cameras had caught up to the scene of a fight breaking out between the WWF Hardcore Champion Perry Saturn and Steve Blackman! With the Fatal 4-Way match still to come here tonight at Fully Loaded, it appeared that 'the Lethal Weapon' had no time to waste in pursuing the self-proclaimed 'Mr. 24/7' with a kendo stick in hand! He slammed it across the spine of Saturn, when Perry used a payphone and slammed the eager challenger in the face with it! Blackman had dialled the wrong number, as Saturn sent Blackman flying into a steel shelving unit carrying tons of production equipment. He dared to pull the large and hefty unit over on top of the martial artist, when Hardcore Holly arrived at the scene with a plastic bin in hand! 'The Big Shot' saved Blackman by striking Saturn, and another former WWF Hardcore Champion now covered Saturn for a near fall: broken up by Al Snow who was joining the party! Snow hammered on Hardcore to the point he was seated on a production cart: taking Holly for a ride and driving him directly into a brick wall! Hardcore went down with a thud from the collision, while Snow picked Saturn up and brought him out through the curtain! It appeared the Fatal 4-Way match would take place right now!
8) WWF Hardcore Championship - Fatal 4-Way Match Perry Saturn (c) vs Hardcore Holly vs Steve Blackman vs Al Snow The WWF Hardcore Championship had been a constant source of controversy, ever since the introduction of the 24/7 rule. In recent weeks, four men in particular had been at the forefront of the division however, with Perry Saturn claiming his stake as 'Mr. 24/7'. Known for bullying other WWF Superstars and personnel in the backstage area, Saturn however appeared to meet his match when faced with some of his contenders - including an unlikely former WWF Hardcore Champion in 'the Clown Prince of Hardcore', Al Snow. Six nights ago on RAW is WAR, Al Snow was defending the title against his former Head Cheese tag team partner Steve Blackman, when Perry Saturn would have the last laugh in recapturing the title and making a successful getaway. Bemused by the antics of 'Mr. 24/7', Al would seek a rematch earlier tonight on HeAT, from his longtime friend Commissioner Mick Foley. But 'the Hardcore Legend' was out to prove that he would be unbiased in his matchmaking role, instead declaring that this bout would be a Fatal 4-Way match. The first man to score a pinfall or submission would leave Fully Loaded as WWF Hardcore Champion - provided nobody else prevent them from leaving Reunion Arena with the title!
This match was getting things started in a way not totally unconventional for the WWF Hardcore Championship division, as the former champ Al Snow traded blows with the current champ Perry Saturn. Snow decked Saturn with several more blows, when Saturn made a comeback and sent Al bouncing face-first off of the TitanTron set up on the stage! 'Mr. 24/7' scored a near fall, as Steve Blackman made his return to the fight: 'the Lethal Weapon' using his kendo stick to send Saturn defensively crawling from the scene! Blackman would pursue Saturn down the aisleway, the bully of a WWF Hardcore Champion begging for mercy from the martial artist when Al Snow struck from behind, sending Blackman into the guard rail! The fans cheered on, as Al took a metal sign and bashed Blackman's head in with it, before stomping down to ringside to get himself some of Saturn! Saturn fought back and connected with a T-bone suplex on the aisleway floor, gasping for breath, when Hardcore Holly finally made his way down the aisleway with a stop sign! 'The Big Shot' connected with a head shot for Steve Blackman, before taking Al Snow out with a shot to the spine - but Perry was able to kick Hardcore low! Saturn tried using the stop sign just for Hardcore to ram him spine-first into the ring apron, when Al Snow came from behind and sent Holly into the steel steps! It looked to be 1999 all over again, as Snow dragged Holly over the barricade and into the crowd of Reunion Arena! The two pioneers of the division duked it out, when Snow prevented a steel chair shot from Holly, delivering a snap suplex right on the arena's concrete floor in the crowd for a near fall! Back inside, Saturn got a near fall off of a brainbuster on Steve Blackman, before climbing to the top rope and missing a moonsault! In the crowd, Hardcore used a trash can to subdue Snow, when Al blinded Hardcore by throwing a cup of beer in his face: clobbering him on top of the merchandise stand's table! Snow climbed up into the stand, using a bar designated for those in tiered seating as a launching pad: delivering a diving elbow drop sending both crashing through the table!
Inside, Perry attempted a fisherman suplex through a trash can, when Blackman broke free and connected with a martial arts kick and a scissor's kick: covering Saturn for another near fall! Blackman was not deterred however, charging with a guillotine choke on 'Mr. 24/7', with Saturn slowly fading to his knees! Blackman had the hold locked in tight as Saturn struggled to power out of it. Blackman had put away many other foes with this hold, when all of a sudden Blackman's chances of becoming WWF Hardcore Champion went thwarted by Al Snow with a fire extinguisher! Snow crawled back inside in pain - wearing Commissioner Mick Foley's brand new T-shirt - and Snow had seeked help from an old companion in Head, leaving Blackman out cold! Snow covered his former Head Cheese partner, and once again had become the WWF Hardcore Champion!Winner, and new WWF Hardcore Champion: Al Snow (6:50) Al Snow had been the unlikely participant to once again become WWF Hardcore Champion here tonight. After 'the Clown Prince of Hardcore' had lost the title to Perry Saturn six nights ago on RAW, Al Snow had pulled one out of the bag here tonight at Fully Loaded: becoming a five-time champ! As Dallas cheered for the new champ, Al Snow kissed the person responsible for this win - Head - on the forehead. With the title in one hand, and Head in the other, Snow would make a cautious getaway from the ring with both raised high for all to see. In the ring meanwhile, Perry Saturn complained as the fire extinguisher foam had left him blinded, while Hardcore Holly and Steve Blackman glared Snow down in disapproval. This challenge had just begun for 'the Clown Prince of Hardcore'.
A video package aired, bringing us to our main event. For the 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist, he was about to walk into the biggest match of his entire career, whereas for the Rock it was about continuing to prove himself as the flagbearer of the World Wrestling Federation. The Rock has overcome many odds, including Triple H in a Three Stages of Hell match, and having bested the forces of the Undertaker and Kane simultaneously in a Triple Threat match. Tonight however, 'the People's Champ' takes on the 2000 King of the Ring. Angle has been on a meteoric rise since debuting merely nine months ago at the Survivor Series. A WWF Intercontinental Champion, WWF European Champion, and now he looks to reach the apex of sports entertainment: competing for the WWF Championship tonight! With Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley in his corner, all eyes were on the number one contender to see how 'the Olympic Hero' would treat his first shot at the richest prize in this business!
9) WWF Championship The Rock (c) vs Kurt Angle (w/Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley) Since Backlash on April 30, the Rock has reigned supreme over the World Wrestling Federation. A four-time WWF Champion, 'the People's Champ' has shown no signs of slowing down as the most electrifying man in sports entertainment. Having overcome the adversity of Three Stages of Hell against the former champion Triple H, and having walked out of a Triple Threat match with the Brothers of Destruction, the Rock was walking into tonight with a head full of steam against a new challenger. A new challenger that has rapidly ascended through the ranks of the World Wrestling Federation, from making his debut just nine months ago at the Survivor Series. This was Kurt Angle's first opportunity at the WWF Championship, and it was hard to disprove that the Olympic Gold Medalist was deserving of it. He has been the WWF Eurocontinental Champion, and outlasted thirty-two other WWF Superstars to be crowned the 2000 King of the Ring. But most recently, Kurt Angle gained contention to the title when he defeated Chris Jericho, Kane and Chris Benoit three weeks ago on SmackDown! At the same time, the Olympian had made some very powerful allies in the likes of Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley and Shane McMahon. With 'the Billion Dollar Princess's good friendship with the Olympian, their friendship had appeared to be in doubt after Angle collided with her just three nights ago on SmackDown!, and with Triple H breathing down his neck as a huge critic of his - Angle's place appeared to be in jeopardy. But despite this, Kurt had spoken with Stephanie and had her faith regardless. And coming six nights from Angle furiously ripping away at the ankle of the Rock with his deadly new submission hold: was Kurt Angle going to resort to underhanded tactics against the WWF Champion? Or go one-on-one with 'the Great One', fair and square?
Kurt Angle walked proudly down the aisle to the ring, with the wife of Triple H not far behind it. As the biggest match of the youthful Olympic Gold Medalist's career awaited, it still remained what extent of friendship the number one contender had with 'the Billion Dollar Princess'. Given 'the Game's extremely vocal opinions on Kurt, and after Angle had butted heads and caused Stephanie to fall from the ring apron last Thursday night on SmackDown!, it was perhaps a shocker that she was insistent on accompanying him out here tonight. As expected, Dallas were loud and hot for 'the People's Champ', who coolly awaited the bell to sound: starting this WWF Championship defense. Rock and Kurt walked to the center, where both exchanged smacktalk that ultimately led to the referee getting involved before things grew too heated. A lock-up followed, and Angle was quick to connect with an armdrag on the WWF Champion. He was pleased with himself, but Rock immediately responded with a series of heavy right hands; cornering the Olympian and knocking him down in the corner! The Olympic Gold Medalist was in the big leagues with the best in the business now, and Angle immediately rolled out to the floor to converse with Stephanie! Angle appeared out of his element but stubbornly refused to let Rock best him for long. Returning to the ring, Rock closed in and was immediately taken to the mat by Angle, who maintained waist control on the WWF Champion. Rock would make it back to his feet - no slouch in 'the Great One' - before immediately making it to the ropes. But as the contender cautiously broke the hold, he made the decision for a clean break. Angle appeared to be playing it cool, as both men locked up once more before Rock this time connected with an armdrag of his own! A clothesline followed, when it seemed a Samoan drop was due - just for Kurt Angle to sneak out behind him. Taking a breather was probably a bad move however, when Rock blasted Angle with a clothesline sending him to the floor! Rock immediately followed Kurt, continuing with a charismatic series of strikes against the barricade. The contender was in trouble, when Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley took a step too close and Rock met eyes with 'the Game's wife! It provided to be an excellent diversion however, as Angle then came from behind, ramming Rock into the barricade and delivering some right hands of his own!
But while the distraction gave him an opening, the King of the Ring would roll the Rock back inside the ring: wanting to compete fairly against the WWF Champion. Kurt Angle, as dastardly as he could be, knew exactly how important this match was. Angle squeezed away at Rock in a front facelock, but 'the Brahma Bull' would not stay down for long. Making a gradual rise back up to his feet, Rock managed to break free of the hold before Angle switched it up in targeting the arm. Angle wrenched on the wrist of the champ, but Rock rolled through and finally connected with a Samoan drop, getting a near fall! Rock whipped Kurt into the corner, looking for a clothesline just for Kurt to sidestep it. He attempted a belly-to-belly suplex, but Rock was able to break out of it with a suplex of his own: another near fall! Stephanie watched on carefully from ringside, when the WWF Champion slapped in a side headlock takedown. The Samoan was also skilled when it came to matwork, but the Olympian had competed all of his life in amateur wrestling, and was able to reverse it for a brief one-count. Angle was able to transition into a hammerlock on the mat, but Rock grew back to his feet when Angle looked for a German suplex, reversed into a DDT from the champ! Angle rolled out to the floor again causing Stephanie to go out and talk strategy with the panicked contender. Angle was being outsmarted by the Rock early, but he wasted no time in going out and once again demanding Stephanie stay out of their business! Angle suddenly took Rock down with a clothesline, before sending the champ rocking into the steel steps! The King of the Ring had lost his patience now, as he chopped Rock against the steps. Rock got back into it with a series of rights, when Angle delivered an underhanded eye rake! With Rock blinded, Angle connected with a belly-to-belly suplex on the floor! The Olympic Gold Medalist had found a balance that worked, as he rolled the champ back inside: but only scored a near fall. It was going to take more than that to put the WWF Champion away, but Kurt applied an armbar on Rock, restraining his mobility. Rock tried to muscle out of it, but Angle would transition: now going for the cross-armbreaker! Rock was in trouble but wisely used his ring awareness to grab the bottom rope quickly.
Kurt Angle smiled as he knew what kind of pro Rock was. But tonight was his night, in the Olympic Gold Medalist's eyes. It was his night to prove Rock wrong, after all that 'the Brahma Bull' had claimed him to be: a nerd, a geek, and a virgin no less. Angle followed suit with a back suplex for a near fall, before now looking for a leglock! Rock's ankle had been weakened Monday night as RAW is WAR went off the air, and Rock knew Kurt's game. He tried to sit up and break the pain, when Angle was quick to strengthen the hold. Reunion Arena chanted "Rocky" in support of their hero, as Rock scrambled to try find a way out of the hold. That's where Angle made a rookie mistake in attempting a figure-four leglock, and Rock would kick Angle into the corner: the challenger going shoulder first! Angle fell out to the apron now, and Rock slowly walked over to the corner: looking for a suplex when Angle grabbed the ankle of Rock and dropped to the ringside floor! Rock's ankle had been stretched incorrectly, and he was quick to slam the WWF Champion's ankle right across the ring apron! He wouldn't stop there, dragging it over to the ring post and dangerously slamming the limb across the ring post for good measure! Angle was getting payback for being sent into the same post moments earlier, as the referee ushered him back inside. As Angle was with the referee however, Stephanie would run over and slap the WWF Champion - to a huge chorus of boos from the Dallas crowd! Stephanie had different plans for how her friend's shot at the gold should go, and Dallas did not appreciate it! Angle delivered a shinbreaker to 'the People's Champ', before following with several knees delivered across the shinbone of the champ. Angle had subjected the Big Show to a broken ankle with his dreaded Ankle Lock back at Judgment Day, and Kurt was now schooling Rock in a crashcourse of pain here tonight. Angle hyperextended the ankle with Rock's shoulders going down twice, when Rock finally managed to grab a headlock on Angle. Angle was able to break free into a crossface chickenwing of his own - as taught by Bob Backlund - when Rock powered up: on one foot sending Angle crashing into the corner! Rock connected with a DDT, before making the cover for yet another near fall!
This was a scientific match thus far for 'the Great One', with Kurt Angle proving to know exactly what he was doing after a rough start. Rock reached his feet and began to deliver stomps in the corner on the challenger, the referee intruding to force a break. The WWF Champion however reverted to the top rope, delivering some blows to Angle. He looked to climb up for a superplex attempt, when Stephanie got up on the ring apron! Rock and the referee confronted 'the Billion Dollar Princess', allowing Angle enough time to connect with a missile dropkick - scoring a two count! Angle was relying on Stephanie to regain control, sending Rock into the ropes just for 'the Great One' to rebound with a flying clothesline! Rock followed with a belly-to-belly suplex of his own, before once again being faced by Stephanie on the apron! McMahon-Helmsley screamed in the champ's face, but Rock simply raised his palm in the face of her, allowing Angle to again come from behind with a German suplex! Angle picked the ankle of the Rock, hoping for the Ankle Lock now - when Rock rolled through sending Angle out to the floor! The champ was slow to follow, but fought with Angle out by the announce table. He levelled Kurt with blow after blow, when Angle fought back by kicking the foot from underneath the Rock! Angle returned to the ring to distract the referee, while at ringside Stephanie heinously low blowed the WWF Champion! Angle hoped he had gotten away with it, but the referee had seen it: and Earl Hebner was demanded Stephanie be ejected from ringside! The fans erupted as even Kurt was in disbelief. He thought his friend was leading him to victory - but now she was gone, and he was lucky to have not been disqualified! Angle was undeterred and went over to Rock on the corner, who responded with a tirade of rights before climbing up to the top rope! Rock had a weakened ankle, but looked to fly off the top when Angle ran up and charged with a belly-to-belly suplex, sending both men crashing down to the canvas hard! Angle covered, but Rock again was able to power out at two! The Rock was not going down easy, and Angle was fast to act - all on his own now! Angle stomped at the ankle roughly, before yet again hoping to apply the Ankle Lock: which he applied successfully! Rock was screaming in pain with the hold applied, but after a few moments of crawling around, Rock used his momentum to send Angle flying into the corner - taking out the referee in the process!
With the referee down and out, Rock continued to fight back with a roaring clothesline. He followed with another, before reversing a toe kick into a dragon screw and applying the Sharpshooter on the Olympic Gold Medalist! Kurt Angle may be a submission expert, but Rock had the Sharpshooter locked in tight - without a referee! As Angle rived in pain, the champ acknowledged the official's absence and released the hold in hopes of reviving him. Earl Hebner was unreceptive when Kurt attempted to strike from behind with an Olympic Slam - reversed into a floatover DDT! Rock kipped up to his feet, signalling the end was coming with a Rock Bottom...when down the aisleway came two more of Kurt's friends: Edge and Christian! The WWF Tag Team Champions tried jogging down to help their Team ECK teammate, when Commissioner Mick Foley immediately chased after them! The Canadians were mortified, as the Commissioner had thwarted their attempt at a run-in: ordering them back to the backstage area! E&C tried to argue with Kurt, as back inside the Rock connected with a spinebuster! Rock was looking for the People's Elbow - a bad foot and all - and it looked to be over! Rock hit the ropes, but just before he could connect with the most electrifying move in sports entertainment, Shane McMahon came from the crowd with a jumping chair shot! The Rock had nearly been decapitated by the boss's son, who draped Kurt's arm over the champ. He revived the referee, who counted: one, two - yet 'the Great One' kicked out yet again! Shane O'Mac was in disbelief that the ace up his sleeve had not worked. So much for a fair and square match for the King of the Ring, who slowly returned to his feet. Angle was now looking for the Ankle Lock again - and this time he got it locked in tight! Rock had nowhere to run now, with the Olympian twisting and turning the WWF Champion's ankle in all different ways! Angle screamed at Rock to tap out, but the chants and cheers of the capacity crowd in Dallas pushed Rock to crawl his way, finally making it to the ropes! The question now was how much damage had been done to the ankle of the WWF Champion, and Angle instead climbed up to the top rope. He fired with a beautiful moonsault, but Rock was able to roll out of the way! Suddenly, Rock delivered with the Rock Bottom of Angle - covering him, just for Shane to pull the referee out at two! The referee argued while Shane remained smug towards the WWF Champion. Rock snarled and rolled out, bringing the fight to Shane on the floor! McMahon was sent, blasted into the front row of the crowd: when Rock returned to the ring just to walk right into an Olympic Slam from Angle! Angle hooked the leg, and we had crowned a new WWF Champion! Winner, and new WWF Champion: Kurt Angle (25:36) After one hell of a rollercoaster ride, the Olympic Gold Medalist had done it! It came with the help of Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, Edge and Christian - and later Shane McMahon - but the lifelong dream of the Olympian had been fulfilled tonight in Dallas! Kurt Angle immediately dropped to both knees, sobbing as he had his hand raised by the dazed official. The Rock was down and out, having been screwed out of the WWF Championship here tonight by the McMahon-Helmsley Faction. Hugging his newly won prize mid-ring, Kurt would soon be joined by a proud Shane McMahon. It almost cost Shane O'Mac his health, but the two good friends hugged it out to a huge chorus of boos from Reunion Arena!
Soonafter, Angle would rise to the second rope to raise the title high, before leaving with Shane beside him. But as the two stood on the aisle with their hands raised high, it was WWF Tag Team Champions Edge and Christian who came up behind the Olympian: hoisting him up on their shoulders. Stephanie came out to applaud her close friend, having accomplished the big one in his very first shot at the WWF Championship! Inside the ring, the Rock clutched his agonized ankle, knowing full well that he would live to fight another day. But as for Kurt Angle, the King of the Ring was celebrating loud and proud, atop the shoulders of Team ECK, and with Stephanie and Shane in full support of the new WWF Champion!
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Post by Stuffs "Thunder" Liger on Mar 30, 2020 21:59:48 GMT -5
Great show, man.
Great writing. You've got an eye for the prose that really puts the characters over. There's a little bit of an overstuffed chaos to it, and that's not a bad thing at all. It's very era-appropriate to have all of these stories with intertwining stories, and threads that just kind of flow through, and it gives you so many directions to go.
Very interested to see where you go with HHH and Angle. (hopefully it works out better than the real life angle did!)
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Post by DTP. on Apr 1, 2020 19:56:25 GMT -5
SummerSlam 2000 - August 27, 2000 Raleigh Entertainment and Sports Complex in Raleigh, North Carolina Live on Pay-Per-View
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Post by DTP. on Apr 2, 2020 13:22:35 GMT -5
RAW is WAR - July 24, 2000 Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas Live on the USA Network
We opened to shots taken from last night's Fully Loaded pay-per-view, featuring a brutal Steel-Cage encounter between Triple H and Chris Jericho, which saw both men bloodied and bruised duel it out until the other man had nothing left to give. In the end, with the assistance of a sledgehammer and a climactic Pedigree, it was 'the Game' that walked out victorious - albeit with the support of D-Generation X by his side. But then in the WWF Championship match, The Rock found himself with his back up against the wall having to withstand the interference of not just Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, but the WWF Tag Team Champions Edge and Christian, as well as Shane McMahon. When it was all said and done, the first major upset of the millennium took place as Kurt Angle was crowned the new WWF Champion. But how will the Rock and Commissioner Mick Foley retaliate tonight on RAW?
The opening video package aired, powering us to the sold-out Frank Erwin Center for RAW is WAR. Pyrotechnics blasted across the stage, and the crowd in Austin, Texas responded in loud fashion. Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler welcomed us to the fallout of Fully Loaded, with the Rock set to appear live and in-person after his WWF Championship loss twenty-four hours ago. But also for the first time ever, the two Calgary natives team up, as WWF Intercontinental Champion Chris Benoit, and the WWF European Champion Lance Storm take on the men they met last night: Tazz and Eddie Guerrero! A wild night was in store.
Triple H kicked things off to a huge ovation, with fans in Austin receptive after what was a war inside the confounds of the steel cage last night with Chris Jericho. 'The Cerebral Assassin' was walking with a noticeable limp, flanked by D-Generation X but no Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley. The faction took the ring, where X-Pac received jeers from the fans in Texas. Triple H acknowledged the hero's welcome from the capacity crowd and discussed how this was something he could get used to. He said that last night at Fully Loaded, he went to battle with Chris Jericho. It wasn't for his wife's pride, or his pride as a husband, but as a man. And last night, he put that jackass in his place once and for all! The bandage on 'the Game's forehead was visible, as he continued to talk about how Y2J gave it his best shot, but when it was all said and done, and the blood we saw last night told the entire story: Triple H was just too damn good for Y2J! The crowd began to boo, before he turned his attention to how these people don't appreciate what he has done. Where was the adulation of these people when he was the WWF Champion? Where was the adulation when he was kicking the Rock's ass? In 'the Game's eyes, he didn't need a hero's welcome again, because he proved it all last night: he was that damn good!
While X-Pac and Road Dogg applauded Triple H's efforts, the leader of D-Generation X began to address the Rock losing the WWF Championship last night and what it means going forward. It meant only one thing: that the ban on him getting shots at the title was lifted, which meant that he sure as hell wanted the World Wrestling Federation Championship back around his waist! The chants now turned to "assh*le", and 'the Game' grinned upon hearing them, as he made note of how he knew Kurt Angle had a wild night last night. And he sure as hell hopes that the Olympic Gold Medalist isn't too hungover when he gets here tonight. Because tonight, he wanted that patriotic chump one-on-one with the WWF Championship on the line! 'The Cerebral Assassin' had thrown out the challenge to the new champ, with the Olympian not even at the building yet! But as Triple H continued to talk about how he deserved to be back on his throne, a familiar theme song started playing. D-Generation X were confused and Triple H thought there had been a production hiccup. The music continued to play, when all of a sudden...
Hulk Hogan made his way out to the rampway! The place erupted upon seeing the Legend, and 'the Cerebral Assassin's eyes popped nearly out of his skull! 'The Hulkster' was back in the World Wrestling Federation after seven long years away from a WWF ring! Sporting the iconic yellow-and-red Hulkamania shirt, and a pair of black jeans: the people began to chant for 'the Immortal' Hulk Hogan while his music died down. Hulk told Triple H that it had been a long, long time coming, but he just wanted to introduce himself to the man that calls himself 'the Game'. Triple H demanded to know what Hulk Hogan was doing back in the World Wrestling Federation, and Hogan told 'the Game' that he saw Fully Loaded last night. He saw the physicality that went down between he and Chris Jericho, the blood shed and the skin peeled off inside of that fifteen-foot high steel cage. And when the smoke cleared, and he didn't think he could take anymore punishment, it was Triple H that came out with his head high. But it's one thing to go around gloating about how he's that damn good, when he doesn't even know the man that's responsible for all of his success. Without Hulk Hogan, there would be no WrestleMania, brother! When Triple H was cr*pping in diapers, it was Hulk Hogan who slammed Andre the Giant in front of 93,000 fans in Pontiac!
Triple H retorted, telling Hulk Hogan that he knows exactly who he is and he doesn't respect him coming out here and interrupting him! 'The Game' told Hulk that if he can lay out facts, so can he: it wasn't the 1980s anymore, Hogan! It wasn't just the wrong decade, it was the wrong century! And a lot had changed in that time, when you look at everything he has accomplished in Hulk Hogan's absence - and there was a lot - he knows it hurts Hulk's pride but: this was his time now, and a man as legendary, but as old as Hulk Hogan just don't cut it in his world any longer! 'The Game' asked Hogan to explain the real reason why he was out here, and to cut the cr*p. Hogan told Hunter that he was right. And he was successful - he had done a masterful job of sleeping his way to the top of the World Wrestling Federation! 'The Game' was seething by now, and Hulk had him in the palm of his hand as he revealed that he knew he had been a long time since he had last stepped foot in a WWF ring: but Hulkamania was back!
Hulk signed a lucrative contract earlier today, and one of the terms of that contract included a match next month at SummerSlam. And the man he wanted to oppose him on that night? He's talking to him right now! 'The Cerebral Assassin' nodded in silence while the fans in Austin went ballistic. Hulk asked Triple H what it was gonna be, if he was going to continue to hide behind the McMahon-Helmsley Faction, or if he was going to be man enough to step up and fight 'the Icon' in five weeks on pay-per-view - and 'the Game' mounted the ropes, accepting the challenge! The people roared, with the first match made for SummerSlam - but Hulk Hogan wasn't finished yet. Hulk told 'the Game' that we would see who was really that damn good, and asked what Triple H was going to do when Hulkamania ran wild on him! DX were livid, an explosive return for Hulk Hogan in the World Wrestling Federation!
We went to the backstage area where Edge and Christian were seen toasting one another with victory sodas after a job well done at Fully Loaded last night. The two commended one another on Kurt Angle becoming the WWF Champion, when Commissioner Mick Foley came in with a stern look on his face. Without even giving the WWF Tag Team Champions a chance to respond, 'the Hardcore Legend' told the Canadians that he hoped they were happy, because he'd just signed a match for tonight - it would be Edge and Christian putting the gold on the line again, against the Dudley Boyz in a Tables match. Foley told Edge and Christian to put their sodas on ice for a little bit, because that match was up next! Foley immediately left, slamming the door: Foley in a foul mood after the outcome of last night's main event! Christian almost choked on his soda.
A replay aired, reliving the iconic return of 'the Hulkster' moments ago, when Hulk Hogan showed his face in the World Wrestling Federation for the first time in seven long years, and challenged Triple H to a match at SummerSlam! We went to the backstage area where Triple H was seen stomping through the backstage area, finding Commissioner Mick Foley in the middle of the hallway. 'The Game' pointed the blame at Foley, believing that it was he who had signed Hulk Hogan! Foley told Triple H that he had nothing to do with it, but he did have news for him. As far as he was concerned, Triple H may have been the better man walking out of the most brutal Steel-Cage match he'd ever seen last night. But as far as a shot at the WWF Championship tonight? He had other plans in mind for 'the Game': a match with Rikishi later on! Triple H was furious, kicking a table over - the Commissioner was not to be toyed with tonight and we were just getting started! 1) Edge and Christian (c) def. The Dudley Boyz in a Tag Team Tables to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship (6:15)Edge and Christian had an overly productive night last night at Fully Loaded, where they defeated the Brothers of Destruction to retain their titles - albeit with a lot of help from Trish Stratus and T&A. But the Canadians didn't stop there, getting involved in the highly competitive main event between their Team ECK ally Kurt Angle, and the WWF Champion The Rock. It appeared that Commissioner Mick Foley felt they were partly responsible, and had punished them by throwing them into this Tables match for their titles tonight on literally minutes' notice! D-Von and Bubba Ray wanted the gold they lost back at WrestleMania, and started out strong with a double flapjack to Edge and the Wazzup! connecting to Christian's regions. But it wasn't long after when Edge managed to jump D-Von as he retrieved the tables, allowing the champs to turn the tables on the challengers. A double suplex planned to put D-Von through the table went awry when Bubba moved it out of the way, and soonafter a Bubba Bomb sent Christian flying from the ring! Edge was in there alone while D-Von passed him up to Bubba Ray on the top rope: a powerbomb through the wood moments away...but Steven Richards showed up, confiscating the tables and running from D-Von! The distraction allowed Christian to step up with a chair shot to the back of the skull, while Edge reset the table back up - and Bubba Ray went sailing through the wood!
Edge and Christian had barely escaped the Dudley Boyz in this impromptu Tables match to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship, and it was all thanks to the censor, Steven Richards! Richards gritted his teeth from the top rope rampway with many speculating why he had chosen to involve himself here tonight. Meanwhile D-Von returned from chasing the shirt-and-tie pest, assisting an unconscious Bubba Ray Dudley, who laid face-first in the ruins of the table!
In the locker room WWF Intercontinental Champion Chris Benoit cracked his neck in stretching up ahead of the tag team match set for later tonight. In walked WWF European Champion Lance Storm, who applauded 'the Canadian Crippler' on a good match last night. Lance told the silent Benoit that he had always admired him as a wrestler and an athlete, but tonight they could put Calgary on the map when they - the two champions - teamed up! 'The Pride of Calgary' grinned for once and offered to shake Benoit's hand, but 'the Rabid Wolverine' instead glared at Storm, telling him that tonight was strictly business. He wasn't interested in his friendship, and tonight was all about making Tazz tap out one more time. Benoit stomped out, puzzling Storm, who suddenly remembered that Benoit grew up in Edmonton, no wonder he's so miserable all of the time.
Returning to RAW, Steven Richards once again made his way out to the entrance ramp to loud boos, amidst the harmonized echoes of car alarms and sirens going off over the P.A. system in the Frank Erwin Center. Richards had a microphone in hand as he adjusted his tie, met with the thousands in attendance chanting "assh*le" in his direction. Steven coughed, telling the people that he just wanted to make the point he made on Sunday Night HeAT clear: he was doing this for each and every one of them! For years, the World Wrestling Federation sat on decent morals and ethics - there was no tables, no steel chairs! There were no scantily-clad women bearing all for these barbarians to monger in their sex-craved, gore-filled fetishes! Richards continued to complain about how this had all gone too far, which is why he was here - to do right for the youth of today, and for those that have yet to be morally corrupted by the troubles of their pathetic day-to-day lives!
Steven spoke about how the WWF needed censorship, it needed him - all the while D-Von Dudley slowly stepped out on the rampway behind him! D-Von nodded in accordance while Steven rambled on unknowingly. Steven took a step backwards into him, then slowly turned to see D-Von deck him with a right hand! Richards came tumbling down the rampway, with one-half of the Dudley Boyz in hot pursuit! Steven was able to roll down the ramp away from him, where Richards quickly darted around the ringside area and back up the rampway - escaping the scathed D-Von: who would have been WWF Tag Team Champion right now if it weren't for him!
Backstage the APA raised a toast to their victory last night in finally getting rid of B&B Security. Faarooq couldn't believe that the Big Bossman and Bull Buchanan even dared to play them at what they do best in the first place, while Bradshaw remarked that it doesn't look like they'll have to worry about either of those boneheads getting in their way again any time soon. The two clashed beers, when the new WWF Hardcore Champion Al Snow entered the office of the Acolyte Protection Agency. Snow pleaded for their services, causing Bradshaw and Faarooq to smile while a paranoid Snow talked about how he needed them tonight more than ever. Al explained that he had beaten three of the toughest guys around to get this belt, which he now has to defend not just in matches: but around the clock, 24/7! It wasn't even like that when he was last WWF Hardcore Champion! And tonight, he needs their help from any intruders when he faces Hardcore Holly. The APA told Al to pay up, to which 'the Clown Prince of Hardcore' awkwardly told them that he would go and get the money right away.
Meanwhile Trish Stratus was seeing in the locker room area rubbing lotion on her legs, when in walked Jonathan Coachman to ask for some comments from the devious business manager, after orchestrating T&A's attack on the Brothers of Destruction at Fully Loaded. Trish was not receptive at first, accusing Coach of being a perv - but soon grew flirtatious with "the eager beaver" broadcast journalist. Trish asked Coach if he liked her hands, and grasped his while he held the microphone to her. Stratus explained coyly that she would talk about last night whenever she chooses to. But now is not that time! Stratus stroked Coachman's face with her fingers and left, leaving him flabbergasted.
Back from the commercial break Michael Cole was stood outside of the Frank Erwin Center to report on the potential whereabouts of the new WWF Champion Kurt Angle, let alone where the Rock may be! And after the way in which 'the Great One' lost the WWF Championship last night at Fully Loaded you had to imagine the Rock was going to be out for revenge tonight. 2) Al Snow (c) def. Hardcore Holly to retain the WWF Hardcore Championship (4:35)Al Snow got the job done last night at Fully Loaded, overcoming the odds of having to beat three men instead of one in the Fatal 4-Way match. Ending the reign of Perry Saturn, Snow also defeated Steve Blackman and Hardcore Holly after sliding in through the back door to become a three-time champ - but 'the Big Shot' was not pleased by the loss endured one bit. Holly immediately blasted Snow with hard rights upon the bell sounding, and a dropkick rocked Snow for a near fall early on. Moments later the APA stomped down to the rampway to keep a watchful eye over their apparent client for the evening, 'the Clown Prince of Hardcore'. Snow introduced a mop bucket and a traffic cone, and disgracefully mopped the face of Holly until Hardcore fired back. He dumped the bucket full of soiled water over Snow to the disgust of many, before propping the traffic cone over the head of Snow and bashing him with the mop! Holly got a near fall, when Steve Blackman made his way down the rampway - stopped by Bradshaw and Faarooq! A showdown ensued, with 'the Lethal Weapon' immediately breaking into a fight with both members of the APA. Meanwhile back inside Al Snow blasted Holly with Head, retaining the title!
Al Snow saw the emerging Steve Blackman coming from the ringside area and got out of there - 'the Clown Prince of Hardcore' making his first defense on day one of his reign as WWF Hardcore Champion! Snow exited through the crowd and raised the title and Head high, while Steve Blackman glared him down from the ring. Suddenly in came the APA, with Bradshaw blasting 'the Lethal Weapon' with a Clothesline From Hell! The APA followed up with an impactful double powerbomb, leaving Blackman laying! Snow shook Head around to Austin, Texas's delight, his investment paying off well tonight.
In the parking lot a limousine pulled up, and out stepped an extremely pleased Shane McMahon and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, who were still celebrating in full fashion as the new WWF Champion Kurt Angle stepped out! The Olympic Gold Medalist let out an emphatic "wooo!" while the fans inside booed the sight of the trio loudly. Shane and Stephanie continued to congratulate Kurt on a huge victory last night - but they had a big celebration party in store for him tonight! Angle confided in the McMahons, bringing them in for a huge hug. This would not have been possible had it not been for the support of his best friend Shane McMahon, and his favorite person on Earth Stephanie McMahon! Angle pulled away, telling them that it's just such a huge shame that this party has to happen in the Not So Great State of Texas! The new champ was here live!
Tazz was sat in the locker room area as RAW returned, 'the Human Suplex Machine' seated with a towel covering his head. In arrived Eddie Guerrero and Chyna, where 'Latino Heat' continued to assure his girlfriend that his shoulder was fine: he was fine! But he does know one thing for sure - tonight he will make sure Lance Storm knows that there is nothing keeping Eddie Guerrero down for good! WWF European Champion or not, "Rebound Eddie" was here to kick his ass! Eddie playfully patted his tag team partner for the night on the head, causing Tazz to stand up and grab him by the wrist forcefully! Tazz bellowed not to mess with him, causing 'Latino Heat' to react in shock. He didn't meant to upset any Oompa Lumpa! 'The Ninth Wonder of the World' watched on reluctantly, as Eddie tried to brighten Tazz's mood with a joke. Tazz threw the towel from his head, telling Eddie to stay out of his way tonight, and maybe they wouldn't have problems. Eddie didn't understand what had crawled up Tazz's butt. 3) The Big Bossman vs Bull Buchanan ended in a no contest (1:41)Last night we witnessed B&B Security close their doors after succumbing to the defeat at the hands of the APA in an Out of Business match. But more importantly after the match, it was Bull Buchanan who laid the Big Bossman out after a nightstick shot had gone awry, causing in Buchanan to wear a band-aid on his temple tonight on RAW. The Big Bossman wasn't fooling around either, as the two former B&B Security co-founders exploded on one another in a back-and-forth flurry right away! Bossman went for the Bossman Slam early, but Buchanan used his agility to sidestep him, connecting with a flying clothesline from the top rope! The agility of the Bull was unmatched in this fight, but a Scissors Kick was missed, followed by a clothesline taking both men down. It was here where the lights went out, and the pyrotechnics of 'the Big Red Machine' imploded from the corner posts! The Brothers of Destruction marched down to the ring to a huge reaction, and they weren't fooling around - laying waste to both men!
The Undertaker and Kane had arrived in Austin, Texas, and their first call of business came with disposing of the Big Bossman and Bull Buchanan with stereo-Chokeslams! The crowd were loud for the Houston-native 'American Badass', while Kane clotheslined Buchanan over the top rope. 'The Deadman' graced the microphone to address what went down last night at Fully Loaded. It was real simple. They had Edge and Christian's asses beat, and if it weren't for Test and Albert, they would be WWF Tag Team Champions. So now's the time to see how big the balls on T&A truly were. The Undertaker called out T&A to take their beating like men, unless their balls were busy in the trophy case of that hussy, Trish Stratus!
There was no response for moments, when Kane took to the mic to growl that he wanted T&A dead or alive, when finally Trish Stratus made her way out to the rampway! No Test and no Albert in sight, instead Trish was showing how crazy-brave she could be tonight in responding to the Brothers of Destruction! Stratus insincerely apologized on behalf of her boys: they didn't feel like responding to their cries for attention. And that's what this was all about, she knew how desperate the Undertaker and Kane were with their family issues, and their title issues. Unfortunately for them, the whole world saw the Brothers of Destruction get a little T&A last night at Fully Loaded, and that - she assured them - was all they would be getting! Undertaker snapped back, telling Trish that she needed to act up or go back to her job stripping, or else they would go and find her men themselves! Stratus giggled and apologized again before leaving, causing Undertaker and Kane to remain with an unaccepted challenge on behalf of the mind games played by the Trish-led T&A!
In the corridors, the new WWF Champion Kurt Angle alongside Shane McMahon and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley were making their way to the ring. The Olympic Gold Medalist, Shane O'Mac and 'the Billion Dollar Princess' walked with huge grins on their face, as they had a supposed celebration party in store for the new champ. But where was the Rock in all this, and how might Triple H feel about his wife by Kurt's side? We would hear from the Olympian next!
Back live on RAW is WAR, the McMahons were making their way out to the ring for the victory celebration of the new World Wrestling Federation Champion. Shane McMahon and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley walked with smiles on their faces to loud boos from the Austin crowd when Shane took to the microphone. Chants of "assh*le" filled the arena, but Shane O'Mac was not about to give them any notice tonight. Shane talked about last night being the right thing for business as far as the WWF was concerned. We witnessed history in the making last night, but not just that: we witnessed justice! After weeks of bias officiating on the part of our so-called Commissioner, Mick Foley, we bared witness to the passing of the torch and a new champion crowned! The WWF Women's Champion continued, talking about how proud she was of 'the American Hero', She knew the second she laid eyes on Kurt Angle when he stepped foot in the company last November that he would be more than just a WWF Superstar. She knew that Kurt Angle would be a megastar, and look where he is only nine months into his career! The crowd chanted "sl*t" at 'the Billion Dollar Princess', who ignored the chants and told Austin, Texas to give the man himself a rousing ovation: introducing the new WWF Champion!
Kurt Angle made his way out to the rampway to loud boos from the capacity crowd, but the new World Wrestling Federation Champion was not just met from the hostile fans in attendance - as fireworks began to go off upon the grinning athlete's arrival! Confetti began to fall from the rafters, all while the Olympic Gold Medalist span around with the WWF Championship brandished around his waist! The crowd were growing unruly as Kurt Angle told Stephanie and Shane that it really meant a great deal. For them to endorse him the way they have, to support him to this level of megastardom - it almost made him well up. It was back in 1996 in Atlanta where Kurt won gold in the Olympics with a broken freaking neck, but to four years later become the WWF Champion? As far as he was concerned, this was the greatest moment of his life! He roped Stephanie and Shane in for a group hug, before telling the people that he would not let any one of them down. He vowed to be a role model to those that want to grow up to be exactly like him. But for everybody that wanted to watch him fail last night at Fully Loaded can kiss his Olympic butt! It took heart, it took courage...it took the Three Is: Intensity, Integrity and Intelligence to defeat the Rock. But he did the damn thing, and now he is the man to beat in the WWF! Angle unbuckled the gold and raised it high in the air, declaring this to be a new era in the New Millennium.
The Rock suddenly interrupted Kurt Angle, and out came the former WWF Champion to a thunderous ovation. 'The Great One' came stomping out to the rampway, but he wasn't just stopping there - immediately walking down the rampway much to the shock and horror of the McMahons! Rock definitely was never going to forget his loss to the King of the Ring last night, but while Kurt watched on with a look of annoyance on his face, the Rock climbed into the ring and stood across the ring from the trio - acknowledging the confetti that had fallen all across the ring. With a microphone in hand, he told the McMahons that they had truly outdone themselves. They took a guy that gets his hair cut at Supercuts and his clothes from the reduced section in Walmart, give him some fireworks. Add some red, white and blue confetti, and there you have it: the single sorriest jabroni he has ever seen! Rock told Kurt Angle that last night he expected him to take him to the limit. He expected him to pull out all of the stops, and as the Rock tries to move his ankle around today - it stings. But if Kurt Angle is the WWF Champion, pigs can fly, Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley is the most attractive lady at the bar, Shane McMahon is the most famous entrepreneur on the planet, and above all else: Hell has frozen over! Kurt tried to respond, who immediately ordered that he know his role and shut his mouth! Rock told Angle that last night, he admits, he beat him. Kurt Angle, his girlfriend Stephanie, Shane, Edge, Christian, Kurt's raging virginity - every single one of them beat him! But the Rock has one thing to ask Kurt Angle - if he was prepared to do it again. Rock's eyebrow raised, Stephanie and Shane tried to decline the challenge made, and it appeared that Kurt was ready to decline too. He told Rock that he doesn't need to face him again, because last night he already proved that the Rock couldn't lace his boots! And for the Rock, it was to the back of the line, "Buster", because the WWF Champion doesn't give handouts to anybody.
But that's when Commissioner Mick Foley interrupted, and out came 'the Hardcore Legend' to join the victory celebration! Already on a tear after punishing Edge and Christian and Triple H tonight, Mick Foley came out to the stage with a microphone in hand. Foley received chants of his name, but he got straight to the point - telling Kurt Angle that that was where he was damn wrong! He may be the WWF Champion right now, as much as it pains him to say it, but to think that Angle gets to pick and choose his contenders is like thinking that Garfield would even think about getting seconds on lasagna! Mick pulled out a photocopy of the Rock's contract from his flannel shirt, informing the Olympian of a clause in 'the People's Champ's contract: letting it be known that in the event of the Rock losing championship gold, he would receive an automatic rematch! The McMahons were furious, as Mick Foley told Kurt Angle that he hoped he packed his gear, because as far as he was concerned, that rematch would happen tonight - and if anybody interfered, Kurt Angle would surrender the WWF Championship! Foley left in a hurry, and Rock stared Kurt down mid-ring all while the McMahons looked on enraged! Rock gets his rematch tonight in a rematch from Fully Loaded, with no interference!
A replay aired, taking us to what happened prior to the commercial break with the Rock crashing Kurt Angle's victory celebration thrown by Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley and Shane McMahon. Commissioner Mick Foley set the main event for tonight - a rematch from Fully Loaded twenty-four hours ago, with the WWF Championship on the line. But this time, there would be no interference or else Angle would have to surrender his newly won gold!
Back live the WWF Tag Team Champions Edge and Christian were seen discussing Commissioner Mick Foley's "bogus" matchmaking abilities. Christian complained that 'the Hardcore Legend' was so totally stuck up the Rock's rectum, but Edge was more rational in his thinking. He understood it: Mick's had a career filled with brain trauma and loves to put himself through torture. It's no wonder why he's so terrible at his job! All of a sudden their locker room door opened, and The Rock entered dishing out right hands to both Canadians! The brothers tried to fight back, but Rock sent Christian bouncing off of the wall, before sending Edge flying right into his suitcase! Rock picked up the suitcase and lobbed it at Christian - the former WWF Champion not forgetting the interference from last night.4) T&A (w/Trish Stratus) def. Fangin' and Bangin' Inc. (w/Hos) (2:54)After refusing to respond to the Undertaker and Kane's challenge to come out and fight earlier tonight, Test and Albert were in tag team action against Gangrel and the returning Godfather. Coming off of them costing the Brothers of Destruction their WWF Tag Team Championship opportunity last night at Fully Loaded, as well as a loss at the hands of the Hardy Boyz and Lita, T&A came in with heavy strikes against 'the Vampire Warrior'. Gangrel would fight back, and a backbreaker to Albert scored two. In came the returning Godfather, who immediately splashed him in the corner - but Fangin' and Bangin' Inc.'s momentum would not stray further from there, as Test got a blind tag and nearly decapitated 'the Pimp Daddy' with a big boot! T&A brutalized Godfather with heavy-handed strikes, and a big splash from Albert got another near fall. Gangrel wanted the tag and he finally got it - with Gangrel looking impressive after a flying clothesline to Test. He looked for the Impaler when Albert came in, and Test immediately responded with a big pumphandle slam to put him away for three.
T&A stood tall after the match, but as Trish Stratus arrived in the ring to join her men in the win the trio were suddenly interrupted by the Brothers of Destruction! The lights returned and Kane's pyrotechnics went off, with he and the Undertaker storming down to the ring. Now Test and Albert looked ready for a fight, and 'the American Badass' and 'Big Red Machine' got into a four-man brawl with T&A - retribution in store after last night! Undertaker and Kane fought T&A into respective corners, and a big boot from Kane took Test out of the equation momentarily, until Trish Stratus got in the half-brothers' way.
Stratus appeared to try it on with the monster, when Undertaker grabbed her by the hair - setting him up for an ambush from Test! Kane came to his aid, when Val Venis ran down to the ring to help his allies! 'Valbowski' kept Kane busy long enough for Albert to power him up for a Baldo Bomb, while Test hammered Undertaker in the corner. Trish was running traffic, ordering Venis toss the ring steps into the ring! This was turning into a beatdown; Albert taking the steel steps and dropping them deep into the abdomen of 'the Deadman' two times, causing Undertaker to cough up blood! T&A and Val Venis had dismantled the Brothers of Destruction, and it all appeared to be the brainchild of Trish Stratus!
Backstage Too Cool were dancing in the hallway, Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay having fun until being stopped by Rikishi, who dipped up from a deep squat. 'Big Kish' told Too Cool that the time for games was done, that it was time to get him some of Triple H! Too Cool were led by Rikishi down the hallway, with 'the Game' set to do battle with the 400-pound Samoan twenty-four hours after a brutal Steel-Cage match - next on RAW is WAR.
A replay aired from the beginning of RAW tonight, where Triple H came to the ring expecting to find himself with finally, another opportunity to become WWF Champion. Instead, 'the Game' saw himself faced with the returning 'Immortal' Hulk Hogan - returning to the World Wrestling Federation from a seven year absence - who promptly challenged him to a match at SummerSlam next month, live on pay-per-view! 5) Triple H (w/D-Generation X) def. Rikishi (w/Too Cool) (5:21)One night ago at Fully Loaded Triple H endured one hell of a fight against Chris Jericho inside of a fifteen-foot high Steel-Cage. It was so brutal that Y2J was not at the building tonight, but even worse so was the fact that 'the Game' was not just bandaged on his forehead - but his ribs were also. 'The Cerebral Assassin' had a different idea of how tonight would go down, hoping to get the first WWF Championship shot at Kurt Angle after two months away from the title hunt. Instead, he now has a huge match set in stone for SummerSlam in five weeks against none other than the returning Hulk Hogan. The leader of D-Generation X was clearly not 100%, as Rikishi immediately took him to the limit with a corner hip splash causing him to drop out of the ring. Rikishi's derriere-based offense was having a bad effect on Triple H, as a sit-down splash got him a very close near fall which could have been the biggest win to date for the super heavyweight. But at ringside X-Pac and Road Dogg repeatedly stuck their noses where it didn't belong, causing Rikishi to swat them away giving H room to breathe and attack from behind. Triple H tried to jump over Rikishi in the corner and wound up the recipient of a Rikishi Driver, but the pinfall attempt went ignored as DX got on the apron. Too Cool went after them with no love lost between those two teams - while inside Triple H low blowed Rikishi out of the official's line of sight: and a Pedigree put Rikishi away for the three count.
'The Game' had lucked out with another big victory tonight against the much larger Rikishi. The Samoan had given him a run for his money, but taped ribs and all, Triple H had his hands raised in victory with the support of X-Pac and Road Dogg of D-Generation X. Too Cool watched in dismay of the loss, but you could imagine that Hulk Hogan or not, 'the Game's attention was focused on how Kurt Angle fared against the Rock in tonight's main event for the WWF Championship.
Backstage the APA had finally cornered the WWF Hardcore Champion Al Snow, who was frightened at the sight of Bradshaw and Faarooq cracking their knuckles. Faarooq told him that he had asked for it, and the Acolyte Protection Agency delivered. So where was their money? 'The Clown Prince of Hardcore' tried to tell them that he had money, and quickly pulled his wallet out from his tights. Bradshaw was disgusted at the idea of Snow's sweat being all over their cash, when Snow handed over a mere $50. Bradshaw demanded more for their efforts, to which Snow confessed that was all he had! The APA immediately began to attack Al Snow for shorting them in payment, with Faarooq sending Snow flying into a storage cage! Bradshaw mounted some punches on an already out of it Al Snow, when Faarooq suggested they leave him be. They had delivered their message. But while Snow lay in recovery, in crept Crash Holly, who sneakily covered Al Snow to win the WWF Hardcore Championship!
In the backstage area Kane was seen stammering through the halls of the Frank Erwin Center. Using the walls for support, 'the Big Red Machine' shouted for T&A to show themselves after the Undertaker went down with internal bleeding - a result of the steel steps beatdown endured moments ago! Kane continued to search for T&A and Trish, when Val Venis came from behind, hammering Kane in the spine. 'Valbowski' was relentless in his ambush, knocking an already hurting Kane down to the floor and putting the boots to him! Val looked around cautiously in case of an Undertaker appearance, immediately jetting off. This was getting out of control: a bad weekend gotten worse for the Brothers of Destruction! 6) WWF Intercontinental Champion Chris Benoit and WWF European Champion Lance Storm def. Tazz and Eddie Guerrero (w/Chyna) (4:18)It had already been a memorable night, and the idea of two Canadian native combatants in the WWF Intercontinental Champion and the WWF European Champion teaming together was simply another addition. Chris Benoit from Edmonton, and Lance Storm from Calgary, did not seem to get along in their previous interaction in the locker room area. But their opponents - the two men they respectively beat at Fully Loaded last night - Eddie Guerrero and Tazz, also did not appear to share many pleasantries. 'The Human Suplex Machine' was livid after coming so close to beating 'the Rabid Wolverine' last night, just to come up on the short end of the stick. Benoit went to town on Guerrero early on, but Eddie was not about to let Benoit re-injure the shoulder that he caused to happen back at King of the Ring - a half-crescent kick sending Benoit down. Lance Storm got the tag, but Guerrero fared just as well with a monkey flip, and a tag to Tazz. The chemistry between the teams was where it should be, as Tazz tossed Storm around with suplex after suplex. But late in the match it came down to Tazz and Benoit, with a German suplex attempt blocked by Tazz - who promptly slapped in the Tazzmission! Benoit struggled in the chokehold, but somehow used the momentum of the turnbuckles to knock Tazz on his back - his shoulders down causing the three count!
Chris Benoit quickly slid out from the ring with his hand raised to loud boos, the WWF Intercontinental Champion having once again defeated Tazz tonight in this tag team contest! Lance Storm was proud of his Canadian buddy, the WWF European Champion daring to hug 'the Rabid Wolverine' much to Benoit's chagrin. 'The Pride of Calgary' was concerned about Benoit's lack of emotion, with Benoit immediately leaving him behind. Meanwhile, back inside the ring Tazz knelt in the ring with a huge scowl on his face. Eddie Guerrero and Chyna climbed into the ring looking to help a clearly frustrated 'Human Suplex Machine'. But Tazz instead snapped, dropping Guerrero on his head with a Tazzplex! The crowd booed loudly, when Chyna swung for Tazz just to wind up getting a German suplex sending her from the ring! Tazz snarled, stomping out of the ring, with everybody wondering what had gotten into Tazz?
In the McMahon-Helmsley dressing room Kurt Angle was doing as many push-ups as he could fit in before the WWF Championship rematch scheduled against the Rock. Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley stood nearby, trying to plead with the King of the Ring to calm down and think rationally. He could do this, like he won the 1996 Olympics. He could do it because he was the megastar. He could do it because she believed in him. That's what caused the Olympic Gold Medalist to stop warming up, as he bounced to his feet and eagerly asked 'the Billion Dollar Princess' if that was true. Stephanie responded it was damn true. He didn't need her there to beat him.
After moments of tension between the two, Triple H came barging in with X-Pac and Road Dogg not far behind. 'The Game' wrapped his arm around Kurt's "favorite person" - Triple H's wife - as he talked about how tonight hadn't turned out how he wanted it. But he's prepared to put an end to Hulkamania once again at SummerSlam. Triple H then looked at Angle with the WWF Championship and told him he looked blown up already. Then, he sternly told Angle that he better not screw this up tonight. He's counting on him, because after tonight Triple H wanted his shot at the WWF Championship! 'The Game' left to go shower, kissing his wife's forehead as he went. Angle and Stephanie continued to look at one another until Kurt left - the main event coming up next! 7) The Rock def. Kurt Angle (c) to win the WWF Championship (7:25)Twenty-four hours ago at Fully Loaded, Kurt Angle reached the pinnacle of superstardom when he defeated The Rock to become the WWF Champion. Only nine months into his career, Angle was having the greatest rookie year in history, but it was under auspicious circumstances. With interference from Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, Edge and Christian and Shane McMahon, the Olympic Gold Medalist's big victory had been tainted despite the celebration thrown for him by the McMahons earlier tonight. It was subsequently crashed by the Rock demanding a rematch, and Commissioner Mick Foley - vexed from the outcome last night as it was - made it official with all outside interference banned. If anybody interfered on Angle's behalf, he would surrender the title he just won, meaning that Kurt had to get the job done and beat the Rock fair and square. Rock was full of rage after losing the gold he treasured so much, firing away at Angle. But while Rock remained in control with a Samoan drop getting a near fall, the King of the Ring fought back by attacking the previously targeted ankle of 'the Great One'. Slamming Rock's foot across the ring post, the Olympian was out to handicap the challenger, following up on a job he started last night on pay-per-view. Rock came firing back, catching Angle off the ropes with a spinebuster: and the People's Elbow was close. But as he hit the ropes, Angle grabbed the Ankle Lock - locked in tight - wrenching on the ankle of the Rock! He was on the verge of tapping until making the ropes, begging off 'the Olympic Hero'. But the damage had been done, and while Rock limped to his feet, Angle got ready with an Olympic Slam - Rock managing to land on his good foot and planting the Rock Bottom on Kurt Angle...scoring the one-two-three!
The Rock had just ended the fairy tale of Kurt Angle's first and only reign as World Wrestling Federation Champion! The Olympic Gold Medalist's run had been cut short by 'the People's Champ' in just twenty-four hours! The Rock struggled to his feet on a wounded ankle, all the while Kurt Angle slowly came to in disbelief of the loss! In the locker room area Triple H and D-Generation X were seen watching on, with 'the Game' remarking to the visibly distraught Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley on his arm that he knew Kurt would blow it. She sat in silence with sadness in her eyes. Back in the building, the Rock slowly but surely made it to the second rope to pose with the gold he had regained here tonight: 'the People's Champ' now a five-time WWF Champion!
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Post by ✖ AJ on Apr 3, 2020 11:02:22 GMT -5
ANYWAY BROTHER HERE'S WONDERWALL BAH GAWD I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT TERRY BOLLEA IS HERE TWO WEEKS AFTER BASH AT THE BEACH EVEN TIME TRAVELING JERICHO COULDN'T HAVE SEEN THIS ONE COMING! Also diving headbutt in to the title belt
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SmackDown! - July 27, 2000 Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas Broadcast on UPN Taped July 25, 2000
A video package kicked things off on UPN, reviewing the chaotic events that transpired over a twenty-four hour period earlier this week. At Fully Loaded, thanks to the interference of Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, Shane McMahon, and the WWF Tag Team Champions Edge and Christian, Kurt Angle was able to do the unthinkable when he defeated The Rock to become the WWF Champion - merely nine months into his World Wrestling Federation career. But the efforts of Commissioner Mick Foley were evident the following night on RAW is WAR, as the Olympic Gold Medalist's victory celebration thrown by the McMahon siblings was sabotaged by 'the Great One'. The Rock's rematch clause was put in effort by the Commissioner, with no outside interference allowed. And when the dust settled, with a tearful 'Billion Dollar Princess' watching on from the backstage area, Kurt Angle's day as WWF Champion ended, with the Rock becoming the man for the fifth time!
The opening video package aired, taking us to the sold-out Freeman Coliseum for SmackDown! The pyrotechnics exploded in the rafters above the ring, with a loud crowd on hand in San Antonio, Texas - three nights following the WWF Championship changing hands for a second time in two nights! Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler welcomed us to the show, boasting the SummerSlam Bikini Contest taking place tonight, as hosted by 'the King'. Plus Too Cool faces D-Generation X, and Chris Jericho will make his first appearance since Sunday's brutal Steel-Cage showdown with Triple H! 1) Kane def. Val Venis (w/Trish Stratus) (4:11)The Brothers of Destruction's week had not gotten started the way they hoped, coming off of a disappointing loss to Edge and Christian at Fully Loaded. The Undertaker and Kane were surefire choices to become WWF Tag Team Champions, had it not been for the attack courtesy of T&A, led by Trish Stratus. 'The American Badass' and 'the Big Red Machine' seeked revenge on RAW is WAR, just for Undertaker to have the steel steps dropped repeatedly across his mid-section. Kane was not satisfied with this and promptly went after T&A and Val later that night, where he was jumped again by 'the Valbowski'. It was revealed that 'the Deadman' was not here tonight after having his ribs severely bruised from the ring steps, and so the seven-foot monster set to go in alone against a mentally prepared Val Venis. Venis ducked as many of Kane's strikes as he could, but he could not dodge a big boot from 'the Big Red Machine'. Kane put the hurt on Val with a serious of body blows in the corner, and a sidewalk slam scored him a near fall while Trish anxiously watched from ringside. Stratus soon distracted Kane allowing Venis to come from behind, attacking the lower regions of the monster. He was trying to cut the giant down to size, but Kane caught him in mid-air off the top rope with an uppercut, before promptly following up with a fiery Chokeslam for three!
Val Venis had been disposed of by 'the Big Red Machine', but Kane was not about to conclude his hunt for the person behind T&A's blind-sight attacks: Trish Stratus. Kane rolled over the top rope to the floor and began stalking the wise business associate, who backed away from the monster until tripping over the ring steps herself! Trish was in trouble, pleading for mercy, when T&A came to her aid - Albert clotheslining Kane down to the floor! Kane tried to get back into the fight when Test got involved, with Trish changing position to give T&A instructions on what to do with 'the Big Red Machine'! Kane was all on his own, as Test dropped Kane with a huge big boot to the face while Albert brought in the steel steps under the Canadian blonde's control! Kane was in trouble as Albert powered Kane up, and dropped him spine-first on the steel steps with a Baldo Bomb, with no Undertaker to come to his half-brother's aid! T&A and Val Venis left with Trish, with Stratus set to participate in tonight's SummerSlam Bikini Contest, an intelligent grin on her face.
We went to the backstage area where WWF Women's Champion Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley was standing by with Kevin Kelly, who had some questions for 'the Billion Dollar Princess'. Stephanie first told Kevin that if this was about what she thought about Kurt Angle's loss on Monday night, he is probably wrong. Was she upset that her friend had lost the WWF Championship and had his dreams shattered? Absolutely. But Kurt Angle was a fighter, he was a grown man. The only Olympic Gold Medalist in the World Wrestling Federation ! He was the 2000 King of the Ring, and she believes that Kurt can climb his way back to where he once was. Kevin wanted to ask her about Triple H's thoughts about his wife's friendship with 'the Olympic Hero', when Commissioner Mick Foley turned up! 'The Hardcore Legend' was surprised to see her without her hands rubbing all up against referee Earl Hebner! Mick told Stephanie that he was sorry that her favorite person lost the title on RAW is WAR, but like her old man Vince McMahon says: in the interest of fairness, he had it coming to him! Much like tonight, Stephanie will put the WWF Women's Championship on the line since she liked involving herself in all the action. McMahon-Helmsley was mad, but grew outraged when Mick told her she would go defend the title tonight against a woman screwed twice before, Lita - with all outside interference resulting in her surrendering the gold! Stephanie's face grew pale at the news.
In the corridor, the new WWF Champion The Rock was seen arriving in San Antonio! 'The People's Champ' - who had already had a chaotic week between losing and regaining the title - appeared to be on his way to the ring to address the people of Texas, next!
We returned to SmackDown! to hear the roar of the crowd, as the World Wrestling Federation Champion made his way down the rampway! Adorned in a new dress shirt, The Rock had gotten his redemption in extremely quick fashion earlier this week when he defeated Kurt Angle twenty-four hours after losing to the Olympic Gold Medalist at Fully Loaded. Rock stood in the center of the ring amidst chants of his name. The Rock declared that he had finally come back to San Antonio, and that finally the WWF Championship had returned to the Rock! But 'the Great One' wanted to express what went through his mind in losing to Kurt Angle at Fully Loaded. The hours that passed between his battle with the King of the Ring, and the trials and tribulations the Rock faced. See, after spending a night in Dallas's finest hotel resort and eating some of the finest Texan pie you could imagine, the Rock woke in a cold sweat when he realized he was no longer champion. When he realized that in the history books, the Rock's name will go down as a loser, defeated by a vanilla patriotic gold-medal wearing virgin like Kurt Angle! But the Rock righted his wrong, and he sure as hell knows that Kurt Angle; that silver-spoon sucking creep Shane McMahon; that two-timing or three-timing sl*t Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley; and those surfer dude jabronies Edge and Christian will all come back to get seconds in getting the absolute monkey-cr*p beaten out of them! But first things first, the Rock wanted to call out the man responsible for him getting his retribution - calling out Mick Foley!
Moments passed, but sure enough Commissioner Mick Foley made his way out to the ring to a big ovation from the people. If it wasn't for 'the Hardcore Legend' laying down the law on RAW, we'd still have Kurt Angle as WWF Champion, and the fans showed their appreciation to the matchmaker. Foley spoke up, greeting all of the fans in San Antonio, but the Rock cut Mick off. He told Mick that there are hundreds of ways in which he could show his gratitude to the Commissioner, and the background is there. Rock asked Mick if he remembered the Rock 'n' Sock Connection, and if he could remember when he got Mick his job back, back at the turn of the century. The two jabbed back and forth, with Rock asking Mick if he still kept Mr. Socko in those jocks of his, and Mick sure enough brought the sweat sock out to say hello to the people, with a cheeky grin on his face. But The Rock soon got down to business, telling Mick Foley that he is grateful - however the Rock does not need Mick Foley's help. Foley was confused, as Rock told Mick that they may be partners 'till the end, and maybe occasionally once every three months the two can play some cards and crack a beer - but when it comes to being the WWF Champion, the Rock doesn't need Foley picking and choosing his opponents.
Mick tried to muster up a response, perplexed by 'the Great One's insinuation over playing favorites, when WWF Tag Team Champions Edge and Christian showed up! The crowd booed the Canadians as they had taken offense from the Rock's comments moments prior. Edge told Rock that the last thing they should ever be called are jabronis! Christian said that unlike every San Antonio Spurs fan in attendance, they actually had the chemistry to match how awesome they were! Edge talked about how the Rock and Mick Foley can stand there in the middle of that ring, with Rock dressed like a Bahama Mama on the gas; and the Commissioner looking like a retired gym coach during Spring Break, reminiscing over their days as the Rock 'n' Sock Connection. But to make one things clear - they were the best tag team in the WWF today, and these titles proved that they totally reeked of awesomness! E&C high-fived each other to loud boos, when Rock retorted that they definitely reeked of something, but it wasn't awesomness: instead they reeked, like a huge, gigantic pile of monkey-cr*p!
The WWF Tag Team Champions were speechless, when Rock invited the two to bring themselves down to his ring and to do "that Five Second Pose thing" they like to do. Because when they get down here, the Rock was going to take their camera and stick it straight up their candy-asses! Edge and Christian had heard enough and made their way down to ringside, when all of a sudden a livid Kurt Angle came from behind, laying Rock out with an Olympic Slam! The crowd booed loudly as Team ECK united in the ring, but Rock was guarded by Mick Foley! Rock shoved the Commissioner away to receive a three-on-one hammering from the trio, and Angle slapped on the Ankle Lock: a fired up Angle in denial over losing the WWF Championship in twenty-four hours on Monday! But suddenly the Hardy Boyz hit the ring - Jeff and Matt chasing off Team ECK, and coming to the aid of the Rock! The place roared, as the Commissioner declared that tonight we would see the Rock and the Hardy Boyz take on Kurt Angle, Edge and Christian in the main event!
Backstage we returned to Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley gearing up on elbow pads, with a big frown on her face. In walked Triple H who covered his wife's eyes and told her to guess who. 'The Billion Dollar Princess' coldly responded, telling him that she wasn't in the mood. 'The Game' asked if this was all about her buddy Kurt Angle sucking air against the Rock, and blowing it as WWF Champion. She denied it, but Triple H asserted that it was always going to happen: the Olympian was a total moron! Stephanie stubbornly remarked that Kurt was not a moron, but confessed that she had to put the WWF Women's Championship on the line tonight. 'The Game's demeanor changed, as he knew Mick Foley had it out for them. And it was completely unwarranted! Triple H told Stephanie that he knows things have been tough lately, but he's going to put all of the blame on the Commissioner. 'The Game' left, leaving Stephanie to call after him, asking him what he was going to do!
Back on SmackDown! Eddie Guerrero passed a bouquet of flowers to Chyna, with 'Mamacita' and 'Latino Heat' gracing the people of San Antonio with their presence. Eddie and Chyna walked to the ring with swagger, with Chyna completely infatuated by her boyfriend. But upon arriving in the ring Eddie took to the microphone, addressing his opponent tonight. A man that wouldn't know humor if it straight up slapped him in the face! Guerrero tried to tell Tazz that he needed to lighten up, he was trying to cheer him up. Especially since he blew it against Chris Benoit at Fully Loaded! Tazz suddenly interrupted the former WWF European Champion, with 'the Human Suplex Machine' scowling beneath his towel en route to the ring. Upon entry, Tazz snatched the microphone away from Guerrero and told him that he wasn't here to make friends. He was here to choke suckers out! Tazz challenged Eddie to a match right here and now, daring Guerrero to survive, if he let him. Eddie thought it over with Chyna before comically brushing it off: then immediately decking him! An impromptu match had broken out in the fallout of the dysfunctional tag team bout on RAW. 2) Tazz def. Eddie Guerrero (w/Chyna) (5:40)Following Tazz and Eddie Guerrero's shortcomings at Fully Loaded against Chris Benoit and Lance Storm in respective title matches, Monday night on RAW looked to be the right place for 'the Human Suplex Machine' and 'Latino Heat' to settle the score and get one over on the WWF Intercontinental and European Champions. But Tazz and Eddie did not exactly share interests before the match, and after Benoit got a cheap roll-up over on Tazz, 'the Human Suplex Machine' would snap, leaving Eddie laying. Guerrero was still vexed about this and started off with some explosive offense, with a dropkick and a hurricanrana followed by some mounted right hands getting him off to a hot start. Tazz soon used his power to equalize 'Latino Heat', as a clothesline knocked the breath out of the former WWF European Champion. A belly-to-belly suplex and a half-nelson slam got Tazz rolling, and the crowd even booed the recent jailbird, as he aggressively hammered on Guerrero. Tazz punished Eddie and showed him off to his girlfriend Chyna, mouthing off about what happens when you make fun of him. But Eddie fired back, and a missile dropkick off the top caught Tazz off-guard! Guerrero flew in with a somersault senton from the apron, just for Tazz to catch him on the landing with the Tazzmission! Eddie tried to fight it, but succumbed to tapping out in no time.
Tazz refused to relinquish the Tazzmission on Eddie Guerrero after the bell - as the people in the Freeman Coliseum booed him more - when 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' Chyna climbed into the ring immediately to aid to her boyfriend. 'The Human Suplex Machine' stood in dominant fashion after releasing the hold, but WWF European Champion Lance Storm suddenly made his way out to the ring. Tazz didn't know what to make of 'the Pride of Calgary' interrupting him, but Storm with a microphone in hand told Tazz that he knew how he felt completely. He felt chewed up and spit out by these fatass Texans! He should be the champ, and he isn't. 'The Pride of Calgary' appeared to be trying to relate to Tazz, with Lance claiming that times are tough - but he could get through much like him. Lance tried to offer Tazz a handshake, but 'the Human Suplex Machine' would not accept it: instead dropping him with a Tazzplex! Storm landed on top of his head, as Tazz stomped up the rampway en route for the backstage area. Lance grunted in frustration - it appeared Tazz just wanted to be left alone.
In a backstage locker room Gangrel was sat around a table with Hos either side of him, as the Godfather arrived wanting to get this party started! Fangin' and Bangin' Inc. had reunited on RAW this past Monday night, as 'the Pimp Daddy started dancing to his theme music. The girls got up to dance with the Godfather while 'the Vampire Warrior' jigged around with a goblet in hand. The fangs of the vampire were out, and one Ho appeared to take kindly to sucking the blood out of the neck of Gangrel under the disco lights illuminating the locker room! Godfather chanted that he was back, and his babies got back - but the lights switched back on!
The ladies complained, and Godfather and Gangrel were confronted by none other than WWF Intercontinental Champion Chris Benoit! Godfather tried to get an explanation out of him, and 'the Rabid Wolverine' sternly told them that this whole charade they had running here was a joke. Benoit talked about coming to the World Wrestling Federation to stand here as champion, because he was the best technical wrestler this company had ever seen. What about Godfather? Does his ankle still hurt? Benoit was trying to get under the skin of the pimp, but the larger Godfather shoved Benoit down, with Chris falling over the table! Godfather pointed at Benoit and told him that this 'Mack Daddy' was no afterthought, and he still knew how to take chumps like him down down, challenging him for the title tonight! Fangin' and Bangin' Inc. left with the ladies, while Benoit appeared surprised!
Back on SmackDown! Commissioner Mick Foley had set up his office this week in a storage closet of sorts, with a set of ladders serving as a backdrop behind his desk. 'The Hardcore Legend' was kicking it back with an edition of RAW Magazine in front of him - the Dudley Boyz on the cover - when Triple H came stomping in! 'The Game' was livid, tossing an old lamp across the room! Foley stood up and yelled at him to calm down, but Triple H flipped the desk in rage! Mick continued to scream at him to stop it, but an irate Triple H responded by telling him to stop screwing with he and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley! 'The Game' told Mick that ever since he came back he's had it out for him and his wife. Is it because he's better than him, or is it because he ended his career in Hell in a Cell! Mick told him that he's right: maybe he was putting them through the same hell that they put him through all of those months ago! Triple H demanded Mick call off the WWF Women's Championship match, but Foley refused - and he had news for him: he was giving Triple H the night off: because he had to get mentally prepared for when he meets Hulk Hogan at SummerSlam! Triple H grabbed a toolbox and slammed it down repeatedly, breaking apart the Comissioner's desk! 'The Game' had absolutely lost it, when a crew of referees entered to separate Triple H from 'the Hardcore Legend'. 3) Lita def. Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley to win the WWF Women's Championship (2:47)Lita had put on one hell of a display at Fully Loaded this past Sunday night, teaming up with her friends in the Hardy Boyz to defeat T&A, pinning her main rival of late, Trish Stratus. As for Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, her week was full of highs and lows following assisting Kurt Angle in becoming WWF Champion. With Commissioner Mick Foley set out to punish all parties involved in Kurt Angle defeating the Rock last Sunday 'the Billion Dollar Princess' had to beat - the same Diva she has beaten on two separate occasions in the past - Lita, tonight. And she had to do it all on her own or surrender the same WWF Women's Championship she has sparingly defended since winning it in March. With her husband failing to get the match called off, McMahon-Helmsley was hesitant and immediately ran away from Lita around ringside before getting an opening, putting the stomps to the redhead upon re-entry to the ring. The champ was more confident from here on, grounding Lita and trying to pull the hair from Lita's head, dragging her across the ring at one point! She choked away at Lita, but when a suplex went reversed the challenger fought back. Stephanie slapped Lita to escape a Twist of Fate attempt, but a roll-up with Lita's thong for leverage got two before a front dropkick took the champ down hard! Lita climbed up top and connected with the Moonsault to win the title!
Lita had followed up with another win tonight on SmackDown!, earning herself her first championship as part of the World Wrestling Federation! Lita hugged the WWF Women's Championship after being handed it, kneeling beside the fallen body of the former champ. Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley had been defeated by Lita, with nobody around to help 'the Billion Dollar Princess' out! Lita stood tall on the second rope with her newly won prize high in the air: the new face of the women's division.
Jonathan Coachman was in the interview area standing by with Steven Richards, who was reading an encyclopedia. Richards snapped the book shut as Coach asked the censor about the situation with the Dudley Boyz this past Monday night. He belittled Coachman, speaking out about how he had already explained perfectly clearly why he got involved in the Dudleys' business. Tables are for furnishing, they are there to tie a room together. Not to be broken! Not to be used for violence. And certainly not inside of that ring! Steven said that it is the Dudleys' fault they lost in their efforts last Monday night, all he tried to do was send a message. A message that each and every fan out there can be saved, and cleansed of purile excuses of sports entertainment. Violence for the sake of violence: there was no need for it! And tonight, he faces D-Von Dudley, and they will have a standard, traditional one-on-one match. And he will continue to send a message to the masses: the WWF needs him. Each and every one of those fans need him.
Following a replay showcasing Lita becoming the WWF Women's Champion after finally defeating Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, a robed Trish Stratus was seen talking with Val Venis in the locker room area. She was none too pleased about her nemesis becoming the champ, referring to Lita as worse than most of the "bimbos" that Val used to hang out with when he was a film star. 'The Valbowski' chuckled and confessed he was glad he wasn't getting down and dirty with trash anymore. Especially after what they did to Kane earlier tonight. Trish talked about how with the Brothers of Destruction out of the way, and a sweaty and disgusting Lita surely watching on with envy, it would be Trish Stratus winning tonight's SummerSlam Bikini Contest - because everybody knows she is the hottest Diva in the World Wrestling Federation.
In the building, the lights went out and the countdown begin, signalling the arrival of Chris Jericho to a big response from the San Antonio crowd. Y2J, making his first appearance since falling short in the Steel-Cage match this past Sunday, appeared battered and bruised as he limped down the rampway. A microphone in hand, the loudmouth from Winnipeg talked about how although Triple H may have been victorious at Fully Loaded, he sure didn't look like a winner when he saw him getting ejected from the building earlier tonight! Jericho climbed into the ring, making reference of watching Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley laying flat on her back for Lita moments ago - but of course, that wasn't the first time she's laid down for another WWF Superstar, and it sure as hell won't be the last! But all fun and jokes aside, Y2J learned a lot in the war with Triple H. He learned that although he came up short in the barbaric Cage match with 'the Cerebral Assassin' - and he's got the battlescars to prove it - he knows for a fact that Triple H will also never, ever be the same again! He had the crowd eating from the palm of his hand, and Jericho wanted to know what the fans wanted to see next from 'the Millennium Man'. Another reign as the WWF European Champion, by beating that assclown of an old buddy, Lance Storm? Or how about re-enacting the bitter rivalry with another Canadian by the name of Chris Benoit? Y2J smirked, but then told the people that he's already made 'the Canadian Crippler' tap out. But what if Chris Jericho were to challenge the Rock for the WWF Championship? The fans erupted at the idea, with the fans chanting Y2J's name, and Chris Jericho even called out his sometimes tag team partner The Rock to hear what he had to say about that!
Instead of 'the Great One' making another appearance tonight on SmackDown!, D-Lo Brown interrupted Y2J igniting loud boos from a disappointed Texas crowd. 'The Bizniz' hollered over the microphone from the rampway, telling Chris that he ran his mouth for a lot for a dude that ate a sledgehammer to the face last Sunday night! D-Lo told Y2J that he's making a lot of big claims for a man that got his self-loving ass beaten to a bloody pulp by Triple H at Fully Loaded, and he thinks it's funny that Chris Jericho is in line for a shot at the WWF Championship because of it! Besides, if anybody should compete against the Rock, it should be the most underrated WWF Superstar in the back today: himself, because 'the Bizniz' deserves D-Lo Brown as their WWF Champion! Y2J was unimpressed, asking D-Lo to shut the hell up. Y2J told Brown that he may have a big mouth, but what on earth has D-Lo Brown done since dropping the WWF Eurocontinental Championship straps? Y2J ripped into D-Lo's nickname, asking him what 'Bizniz' he was even referring to. Did he realize that 'Bizniz' was spelled wrong? And if D-Lo Brown of all people was known as 'the Bizniz', then that would make Chris Jericho the sexiest President in the history of the United States! Y2J invited Brown down to the ring to fight, and D-Lo was glad to accept the challenge: Brown hitting the ring and tackling a visibly weakened Jericho in the ring! A brawl had broken out, and D-Lo was targeting the ribs of the Canadian! But Y2J soon fought back with a high kick out of the corner, before Jericho locked D-Lo in the Walls of Jericho, with Brown tapping out immediately! Y2J relented on the hold before leaving with his head held high. The future was bright for Chris Jericho, after shutting the mouth of D-Lo Brown tonight!
Too Cool and Rikishi were backstage, with the big tag team encounter about to take place. Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay were excited for their confrontation with D-Generation X, dancing through the halls while the yellow sunglasses-wearing Rikishi remained stone-faced, leading the way. Grandmaster even harassed a backstage assistant, causing Scotty to drag him away from him - X-Pac and Road Dogg were at a disadvantage with Triple H having been ejected from the building!
Back on SmackDown! Road Dogg was heard ranting, with X-Pac joining him in their collective walk to the ring for tag team action. D-Generation X had a score to settle with Too Cool, with this becoming less about dancing in the past week or so - and more about who was the coolest faction in the World Wrestling Federation today: DX, or Too Cool? Road Dogg dedicated this match to their brave and fearless leader Triple H, as well as his beautiful wife Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley: Road Dogg assuring 'the Billion Dollar Princess' that she'd get that title back sooner than later. In the mean time for those ugly mothertruckers in Too Cool, it was time for them to get in the Dogg House because tonight on SmackDown!, the people in San Antonio, Texas were about to remember that D-Generation X was the most popping group in the World Wrestling Federation today! Road Dogg and X-Pac recited their catchphrases, but Too Cool and Rikishi rudely interrupted them to a big ovation - angering their opponents.4) Too Cool (w/Rikishi) def. D-Generation X (4:17)In recent weeks Road Dogg and X-Pac have been incensed by their current standing in the tag team division. As remaining members of D-Generation X, the loss at the hands of the Dudley Boyz back at King of the Ring had to have stung DX's confidence, which appears to be why they have set out to challenge the newfound fan favorites Too Cool in recent weeks. The fans loved to see Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay dance, but a displeased DX immediately jumped the dancing duo before the bell, with Road Dogg cutting Sexay off with a hard back elbow off the ropes. Road Dogg and X-Pac took to taking turns in controlling Sexay, and X-Pac even mocked Scotty from the ring: moonwalking and dancing around almost in karate-fashion! X-Pac's educated feet came back to haunt him however, as Grandmaster ducked a roundhouse kick and came back with a clothesline! Sexay made the tag to Scotty who came in like a house on fire, delivering a hurricanrana that sent X-Pac flying into Road Dogg on the apron. A facebuster followed, with the Worm in sight: when Road Dogg jumped Scotty from behind! Sexay came in with a missile dropkick from the top, before Scotty similarly climbed to the top: a diving DDT connecting for the three count on X-Pac!
Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay rejoiced in their victory tonight against D-Generation X, with Too Cool edging closer to the top of the tag team division over two former champions! Road Dogg could not believe that DX had lost this match to the party animals and quickly jumped Scotty after the bell, drawing loud boos from the crowd. Road Dogg complained that these people didn't get what was hip, but in came a man with gigantic hips: Rikishi! Rikishi charged Road Dogg with a hip attack in the corner: and Road Dogg flopped down to the canvas. X-Pac tried to intercept with strikes to 'Big Kish', when Scotty got some retribution, dropkicking X-Pac down into the corner! Both members of DX were lined up in the corner in front of one another: when Rikishi closed in and dished up a Stinkface for both members of DX! Too Cool and Rikishi danced after the match, while both X-Pac and Road Dogg had been humiliated by the super heavyweight! Tonight was not D-Generation X's night!
Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley was shown laid in a despondent state on her couch. The newly former WWF Women's Champion complained that she was hurting, she had lost her title, and her husband had been banished from the building. 'The Billion Dollar Princess' rolled over and pounded on a pillow, screaming about Commissioner Mick Foley! But a knock on the door changed everything, as another former champ in Kurt Angle entered. Stephanie's good friend consoled her, taking a seat on the couch and comparing their losses this week. He had the world in his hands, and he lost the WWF Championship in twenty-four hours. But Stephanie was the WWF Women's Champion for four whole months! She could get it back, and he believed in her. McMahon-Helmsley was flattered, assuring Kurt that he should still be the champ, and she would help him get it back. She told Kurt that she really cared about him, causing Angle to reach in for a cuddle, stroking the head of the emotionally and physically distraught Stephanie. Kurt daydreamed at the ceiling, but about what? It remained unclear.
Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler welcomed us back from the commercial break, discussing the most shocking moment thus far in the New Millennium: the return of Hulk Hogan. The former five-time WWF Champion had been on hiatus from the World Wrestling Federation for seven long years, when he made his triumphant return to RAW is WAR this past Monday night: challenging Triple H to a dream match at SummerSlam! A video package aired, recapping the moment and showing the countless historical accomplishments of 'the Immortal' Hulkster. From defeating the Iron Sheik to usher in Hulkamania in Madison Square Garden in 1984, to teaming with Mr. T in the main event of the first WrestleMania extravaganza. From Pontiac Silverdome with Andre the Giant, to being the star of his own animated cartoon series: the Hulkster was more than just a patriot. He was more than a WWF Legend: he was the living embodiment of Hulkamania. A role model to the masses of a time gone by. And at SummerSlam, Hulk Hogan will look to prove that he's still got it! 5) Chris Benoit (c) def. The Godfather (w/Gangrel and Hos) to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship (4:11)Coming off of an ankle injury sustained at a live event just over a month ago, the Godfather made his return this past Monday night on RAW is WAR, and with Fangin' and Bangin' Inc. back together - despite a losing effort to T&A - they were out to have some fun with a locker room party tonight at SmackDown! But there was a gatecrasher in the no-nonsense WWF Intercontinental Champion Chris Benoit. 'The Rabid Wolverine' renounced the Godfather's success as a pimp, and it clearly lit a flame beneath 'the Pimp Daddy' as he challenged the Canadian to put his title on the line here tonight. Godfather looked good early, managing to overpower Benoit. A suplex almost scored him his second reign as champion, but Benoit was able to get his foot on the bottom rope. Godfather's Ho Train went averted as Benoit quickly took to a rolling armbar right out of the corner, before a backbreaker cut Godfather short. Benoit was aggressive in his stomps, while Gangrel and the Hos attempted to rally the people behind the pimp. It worked to some success, and the Ho Train connected successfully: but the Pimp Drop did not go accordingly, as Godfather's ankle gave out allowing 'the Canadian Crippler' to swiftly take the pimp down, and make him tap to the Sharpshooter!
Chris Benoit got out of there as soon as Gangrel entered the ring, with the WWF Intercontinental Championship having been defended once again by the seemingly unbeatable 'Rabid Wolverine'. 'The Vampire Warrior' and several of the Godfather's Hos climbed into the ring to attend to a visibly pained Godfather, who pushed one of his ladies away from him. A disgruntled 'Pimp Daddy' slammed his fist off of the canvas in disappointment, coming back from injury just to fall tonight - a week of losses for Fangin' and Bangin' Inc. Gangrel tried to speak to Godfather, who rolled out of the ring and refused assistance from his partner: instead limping away from the ring.
The Kat was seen dolling herself up ahead of the SummerSlam Bikini Contest scheduled to take place in a few moments, when in walked Ivory. The ravenous brunette smacked the blusher out of Kat's hand, as she complained about how she is sick to death of hearing about how pretty the Kat was. She told Kat that she didn't understand why she was even here, that if she wasn't so perky, and if she didn't enjoy taking her clothes off on television, that she wouldn't be a WWF Diva. Kat argued back, accusing Ivory of being older than she let on: the crow's feet is a dead giveaway! Jacqueline soon entered to give her thoughts, and soon enough after laying her claim to winning the Bikini Contest, the three Divas began arguing! Ivory tried to disrobe Kat just for Jackie to shove her away: Ivory heading for the ring, with things heating up ahead of the competition!
Meanwhile, Mick Foley was in his office trying to piece together parts of his makeshift desk: the same desk destroyed earlier tonight by Triple H. In walked Kevin Kelly, who wanted to get the Commissioner's thoughts on 'the Game', but also Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley's title loss earlier tonight. Mick told Kevin that if he couldn't see, he was busy trying to solve a giant wooden jigsaw puzzle: but because he liked Kevin Kelly's journalistic integrity, he was going to give him a free pass! The Commissioner talked about how Stephanie got what was coming to her, but this was not over as far as Triple H was concerned. He knows Triple H hates his guts, and absolutely it is no secret that he might harbor resentment over being forced into retirement by 'the Cerebral Assassin'. But if Triple H wants to threaten his authority, much like Shane McMahon: there will be consequences! Foley digressed that this coming Monday on RAW is WAR, Mick had plans to deliver on those consequences when he calls out both 'the Game', and Shane McMahon! Foley asked Kevin to see himself out: returning to sit cross-legged on the floor of his office, gluing fragments of his desk back together.
The new WWF Women's Champion Lita was seen emotionally staring at her newly won prize when the Hardy Boyz showed up to congratulate their good friend. Jeff and Matt both hugged Lita, as Matt talked about how Team Xtreme were taking care of business tonight. Jeff discussed how long he'd been waiting to kick Kurt Angle's butt, let alone their rivals Edge and Christian. Matt reiterated that this was where it all turns around: the win over T&A, a win tonight over the WWF Tag Team Champions? The WWF Women's Championship wouldn't be the only thing in the Hardy Boyz and Lita's possession, and in no time! Lita huddled up with her buddies, telling them to go get Team ECK tonight, and the Hardys set off in preparation.
In the building Jerry Lawler stood in the center of the ring to a big reaction, as 'the King' declared that it was now time to host the SummerSlam Bikini Contest! San Antonio was amped for the raunchy nature that was about to ensue, while 'the King' continued to harp on about the prospect of seeing puppies tonight! Suddenly Ivory made her way out to the ring in a black gown, appearing unimpressed by the Memphis Legend's comments. Ivory snatched the microphone out of Jerry's hands, telling him that she was shocked nobody had had the guts to tell everybody before - in case they didn't already know - that Jerry Lawler was a sexist pig! Ivory tried to insult Jerry and his misogynistic ways, when the Kat interrupted with Jacqueline in tow. The two Divas had come out to get this thing under way, and Ivory seemed peeved at Kat and Jackie's interruption given their altercation backstage. The three argued with 'the King' trying to calm things down, when Terri made her way out, and not alone! The new WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Dean Malenko came out hand-in-hand with 'the She-Devil', and they couldn't seem happier! The Divas began to focus their attention on the seemingly happy couple, with Jackie and Kat pointing fingers at the two, when Trish Stratus lastly made her arrival - flanked by T&A! Trish was robed like a primadonna movie star, and watched from the rampway as Ivory suddenly grabbed Kat by the hair, slamming her down to the mat!
Jerry Lawler was shocked but hesitated to get things under control, as Ivory ripped the robe off of the Kat leaving her in a very skimpy bikini! Jacqueline got in there to even the odds, when Terri came from behind shoving Jacqueline right into a DDT from Ivory! Malenko was proud of his ladyfriend, while Trish and T&A watched in boredom from the rampway. Stratus was unimpressed, and Test and Albert appeared slightly interested in the prospect of the Divas getting down to their bikinis - but all of a sudden the ringposts exploded in flames - and Kane came stomping down to get revenge on T&A! 'The Big Red Machine' battled both Test and Albert on the rampway, with Kane ploughing Albert with a powerful uppercut! Kane followed by sending Test into the ring steps, before spotting Trish having climbed into the ring to escape the monster! The Divas all got out of the ring, as did Jerry, when Kane slowly mounted the ropes, looking to get a hold of the brains behind the operation! Trish screamed for her life, as Kane grabbed Trish by the throat - but T&A were there once again to ensure Trish's safety! T&A clubbed on Kane, and Val Venis darted to ringside to pull Stratus out to safety. Kane dropped Test with a sidewalk slam, before blocking the Baldo Bomb in favor of a big Chokeslam for Albert! T&A were cleared from the ring, and although Undertaker was not here - Kane was not about to let Trish's boys get one over on the Brothers of Destruction for a second time this week!
We went to outside of the Rock's dressing room, where in just a few moments we would hear from the WWF Champion ahead of the six-man tag team main event!
We returned to SmackDown! to see Kevin Kelly standing by with the newly crowned World Wrestling Federation Champion The Rock, as Kevin wanted to get 'the Great One's thoughts about becoming a five-time WWF Champion this past Monday night on RAW. The Rock interrupted Kevin Kelly and told him that if there was any doubt in 'the People's Champ's abilities, the Rock took all of the doubt and gave Kurt Angle what was what on Monday. For the past three months the Rock has taken the WWF Championship and made it the greatest prize in the world today. And in twenty-four hours. Twenty-four hours mired in controversy, in Shane McMahon's pale ass costing him the WWF Championship: the Rock had to do something about the dropping prestige of the title around that Olympic "virgin's" waist. So it is no surprise when the Rock whooped Angle's candyass all around Texas to regain what was his. Rock talked about how everybody in the WWF was hungry for what belonged to him. Angle, Edge, Christian, Shane McMahon. Triple H. Chris Jericho. Headbanger Thrasher, even Al Snow! And the Rock welcomed each and every one of them to go one-on-one with 'the Great One', because when it was all said and done, the Rock was ready! And tonight, after he's finished mopping the floor with Team ECK, there is one thing and one thing only on the Rock's mind - and it was who Rock would face at SummerSlam!
The Dudley Boyz made their way down to the ring set for D-Von being in singles competition tonight on SmackDown!, but Bubba and D-Von were both carrying a table that had to be for Steven Richards! D-Von and Bubba Ray had an issue with Steven Richards being responsible for losing the WWF Tag Team Championship match on RAW this past week, and D-Von had personally called for this match tonight. As the table was set up at ringside, the wails of numerous car alarms and sirens went off bringing out the shirt-and-tie wearing Steven Richards. The "music" cut when Steven demanded it, and Richards wanted to issue a public apology to the Dudleyville natives for costing them the Tables match. He's sorry he didn't do it sooner! The censor began to talk about how the Dudleys have been getting off on the public execution and degrading of multiple women by putting them through tables, and he'd had enough! Steven slammed his fist on the table about how this was a new millennium, and justice needed to be done to the Dudleys! Bubba chased Steven into the ring into a right hand from D-Von, beginning this unique singles match. 6) D-Von Dudley (w/Bubba Ray Dudley) def. Steven Richards (3:06)Steven Richards used to be the butt of all jokes when it came to in-ring competition in the World Wrestling Federation. He was a goofball, somebody that impersonated other WWF Superstars and typically wound up getting his butt handed to him. That is until last weekend on Sunday Night HeAT, where Steven showed up with his long hair cut short, dressed in a shirt and tie, declaring that the World Wrestling Federation needed to be censored. He came up with more of the same, and was indirectly responsible for the Dudley Boyz losing out on the WWF Tag Team Championship in a Tag Team Tables match. Tonight he was up against D-Von Dudley, who had chased him out of the arena on RAW, and tonight the Dudleys were out to put Richards through some wood as Bubba stroked the table at ringside. Richards ran from D-Von early just for Dudley to catch him off-guard with a spinning back elbow off the ropes. He hammered on the defenseless Richards, until Steven got a Steven Kick out of nowhere for a near fall! Bubba waited anxiously, but as Richards looked to follow up with a second desperate attempt, D-Von sidestepped it and delivered a Saving Grace falling reverse DDT for three.
D-Von Dudley had soundly scored a pinfall victory in rare singles action for the Dudley Boyz, but Bubba Ray climbed into the ring to order D-Von to get the table! Steven Richards was down and out, and as D-Von had the table set up, the Godfather limped down to the ring. 'The Pimp Daddy' appeared saddened following the loss to Chris Benoit, and as he watched the Dudley Boyz get Steven up in position for a Bubba Bomb off the top rope, Godfather suddenly clotheslined D-Von Dudley! Godfather's supposed injured ankle was fully healed, and Bubba put Steven down to get him some of the pimp! Both went at it, but Richards abruptly low blowed Bubba! Godfather hammered Bubba atop the table, as Steven Richards grinned while climbing to the top rope: delivering a big splash through Bubba, breaking the table! Richards got up clutching his ribs, breaking into a hug with the grinning Godfather. But why was 'the Pimp Daddy' doing this?
Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley was seen leaving her dressing room, but she wasn't alone. With her husband Triple H being sent home from the Freeman Coliseum earlier tonight, the now-former WWF Women's Champion had decided to accompany Kurt Angle and the WWF Tag Team Champions Edge and Christian into battle, with the six-man tag team main event coming up next!
During the commercial break, after a sudden and unexplained attack on the Dudley Boyz Steven Richards and the Godfather were seen leaving the building together. Jonathan Coachman attempted to catch up to 'the Pimp Daddy' after helping Steven put Bubba Ray through a table, but Richards simply snatched the microphone from Coachman: telling him that this was nothing to do with him! Godfather and Richards kept walking, slamming the doors to the parking lot. 8) WWF Champion The Rock and the Hardy Boyz def. Kurt Angle and WWF Tag Team Champions Edge and Christian (w/Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley) (7:22)Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley had not had a good night, following her husband Triple H being ejected from the building for smashing up Commissioner Mick Foley's office and her losing the WWF Women's Championship to Lita. But she was here to stand at the side of Kurt Angle and friends, Edge and Christian in six-man tag team competition here and now. Jeff and Matt Hardy had a long history with the WWF Tag Team Champions, with Edge and Christian repeatedly sneaking away with victory back at Backlash and Judgment Day. But tonight with the Rock at their side, 'the People's Champ' had a score to settle with Team ECK after they jumped him earlier tonight. A six-man brawl soon turned into a three-on-one medley, with the Hardy Boyz being tossed out to the floor. Rock tried to go to town on all three men by himself, when a distraction from Stephanie allowed Angle to chop block the WWF Champion, targeting the previously damaged ankle! Edge and Christian overconfidently assisted in the dismantling of 'the Brahma Bull's ankle, with their chemistry as a unit unmatched. Meanwhile the Hardy Boyz tried to make the rescue where they could, just for the referee to restrain them so that Edge and Christian could further their attack. Jeff finally got the tag, and quickly this match broke down into a six-man brawl once more, with Matt delivering a Twist of Fate on Edge, just so that Angle could drop him with an Olympic Slam! Jeff came off the top with a corkscrew moonsault, when Edge speared Hardy! But the Rock got back in the mix, with the WWF Champion catching with a spinebuster, followed up by the People's Elbow for the count of three!
The Rock had defeated one-half of the WWF Tag Team Champions, and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley was beside herself! The WWF Champion's momentum had continued out of Monday into SmackDown! tonight, but the furious Kurt Angle suddenly came from behind, dropping Rock with an Olympic Slam! Angle had not forgotten RAW, and he immediately put the boots to 'the People's Champ!' Rock tried to fight back with rights of his own, but another distraction from 'the Billion Dollar Princess' allowed Angle to dish up a huge belly-to-belly suplex on 'the Great One'. The former WWF Women's Champion had a malicious grin on her face, as Angle slapped on the Ankle Lock with Rock screaming in pain: this was not 'the Olympic Hero' we were used to seeing.
Angle finally released the hold after Rock tapped out - with his ankle potentially broken - before Stephanie raised her best friend's hand in hand. But all of a sudden Kurt Angle grabbed the married woman by the face, kissing Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley! Stephanie was shocked, and Angle began to leave the ring. There was going to be hell to pay for Angle, not just with The Rock, but with Stephanie's absent husband Triple H! What was Kurt thinking?
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Jakked - July 29, 2000 Frank Erwin Arena in Austin, Texas Broadcast on syndication Taped on July 24, 2000Jonathan Coachman and Michael Hayes are our announcers calling the action tonight on WWF Jakked. 1) The Headbangers def. Kaientai (4:13)Mosh and Thrasher were working hard to turn the tide on their standings in the tag team division in recent weeks, after managing to knock off a victory against the Dudley Boyz a few weeks ago. But the former WWF Tag Team Champions would have their hands full in competition tonight on Jakked against Taka Michinoku and Funaki. Another experienced tag team in their own right, Kaientai had the people loud early on with an Asai moonsault from Michinoku, followed by a top rope hurricanrana from Funaki on Mosh for a near fall. The Headbangers used brute strength to corner Funaki, and the two metalheads took great pride in mocking Kaientai's bowing nature between strikes. Thankfully Taka got the tag, and looked to be on his way to victory with a Michinoku Driver attempt on Thrasher, when Mosh came from behind with a neckbreaker, allowing Thrasher to bridge him for the three.
After the match, the Headbangers left the ring to boos from the Austin, Texas crowd. Mosh and Thrasher repeatedly bowed to Kaientai, while Funaki looked on in great anger, aiding to Taka Michinoku.2) Perry Saturn def. Essa Rios (3:27)'Mr. 24/7' came up short in the Fatal 4-Way WWF Hardcore Championship match last weekend at Fully Loaded, and Perry Saturn appeared to be looking to take out all of his frustrations on the former WWF Light Heavyweight Champion tonight. Essa Rios has been looking for a big win for quite some time, and an upset over a tough guy like Saturn could start the luchador's journey going forward. Essa tried to fight Saturn's power with speed, and it worked to a degree, until Saturn suddenly suplexed Rios half-way across the ring. Saturn aggressively pounded on Rios, with a cross-armbreaker applied. Despite this Rios was able to reach the ropes, before mounting a comeback. A dropkick and a hurricanrana with a pinning combination scored a near fall, before a powerful clothesline blasted Rios on the spot! Saturn delivered a brainbuster to Essa, before following up with the Rings of Saturn: forcing Rios into submission.
Perry Saturn was reluctant to release the Rings of Saturn after the match, but did so after the referee's admonished the former WWF Hardcore Champion. Saturn intimidated the official soonafter, but left without an incident as 'Mr. 24/7' has been known to do. 3) Steve Blackman def. Mideon (2:55)It was clear that 'the Lethal Weapon' was still gunning for the WWF Hardcore Championship after falling short at Fully Loaded. Steve Blackman tried to pursue the title from the new champ - and his former Head Cheese teammate - Al Snow, this past week on RAW is WAR, just for Crash Holly to pick up the pieces in regaining the title one more time. Tonight on Jakked he had to combat Mideon in singles action, and with the dark and sinister Mideon managing to match Blackman's martial arts with his size, an Eyeopener only got a near fall as Blackman managed to kick out. Blackman made a comeback, with an axe kick scoring a near fall. Blackman followed up with a bicycle kick for two, but just when you thought that Mideon was impervious to pain, Steve locked in a guillotine choke, forcing Mideon to sleep for the victory.4) The Hardy Boyz def. The Mean Street Posse (3:54)It had been a big week for the Hardy Boyz, coming after a six-person tag team win last Sunday at Fully Loaded over T&A and Trish Stratus. But it did not end there, as Jeff and Matt's good friend Lita became WWF Women's Champion on SmackDown! two nights ago, with the Hardys also teaming with the Rock to defeat Kurt Angle and the WWF Tag Teams Champions, Edge and Christian. Despite their absence in recent weeks, Joey Abs had pulled Rodney along for a Mean Street Posse reunion tonight on Jakked, but once again Abs and Rodney found themselves quarreling in their offense. A shoving contest ensued, which eventually led to Matt making a comeback, and Jeff got the tag! The Hardy Boyz appeared to be unstoppable, with a Twist of Fate from Matt and a Swanton Bomb from Jeff to Rodney, giving the Hardys another decisive victory.
HeAT - July 30, 2000 Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas Live on the USA Network Taped on July 25, 2000 Sunday Night HeAT opened up to the sight of Steve Blackman attempting to walk away from his former teammate Al Snow, who was trying to talk some sense into 'the Lethal Weapon'. Snow reasoned with Blackman that after he got jumped for the WWF Hardcore Championship last Monday night, he needed to get some revenge on the APA. Blackman reminded Al that if he had the money he owed Bradshaw and Faarooq, maybe he wouldn't be in this predicament. Hell, maybe Al would still be WWF Hardcore Champion if he hadn't bungled it all up! Snow got mad and asked Steve that he needed the APA's protection to ensure guys like 'the Lethal Weapon' didn't try and jump him! Blackman got angrier as the two former Head Cheese partners continued screaming at one another, supposedly set for tag team action tonight!
The opening video package aired, bringing us to the arena where pyrotechnics went off mid-ring where an excited San Antonio crowd sat in anticipation. Michael Cole and Kevin Kelly welcomed us to HeAT, where we would hear from the former WWF Champion Kurt Angle about the reasons why he kissed Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley last Thursday on SmackDown!; but also, the WWF Hardcore Championship is on the line when new champ Crash Holly defends against a former champion in Perry Saturn.1) The APA def. Al Snow and Steve Blackman (3:33)The Acolyte Protection Agency was back and in full force, with Bradshaw and Faarooq defeating B&B Security in the Out of Business match at Fully Loaded. But this past week on RAW is WAR, the APA helped protect Al Snow as he defended the WWF Hardcore Championship, fending off Steve Blackman from taking up on the 24/7 rule. The problems came when Snow could not pay the APA, causing them to beat up the champ, and inadvertently allowing Crash Holly to win the title. Snow and Blackman were reunited as 'Head Cheese' tonight, and they could not stand teaming with one another after all of these reunions over the past few months. Snow tried his luck against Faarooq to moderate success, and he and Blackman teamed together to get several near falls over the co-founder. But Faarooq was able to catch Snow with a powerslam before the tag was made - a flying clothesline from Bradshaw got a near fall as well. Blackman got the fans amped up for Snow to make the tag, but just as Snow reached, Blackman decided to jump down and leave! Shocked and upset, Snow found himself the recipient of a Clothesline From Hell, giving the APA the win!
Steve Blackman chuckled to himself with his hands on the hips, dissatisfied with this attempted union Al Snow had tried to bestow upon him tonight. While the APA celebrated, Al Snow remained down and out in the middle of the ring - and 'the Lethal Weapon' couldn't give a damn!
Backstage the Big Bossman was ranting about how law enforcement really doesn't get the respect it deserves anymore. First, the APA run a thriving young business like B&B Security out of business. Second, that ingrate protege of his, Bull Buchanan tries to get one over on him? And third, what the hell did the Brothers of Destruction have to do with getting involved in his match with the Bull? It was revealed that he was talking to Kaientai, who were busy eating in the locker room area. Bossman slapped a bowl of food out of Funaki's hand and threatened Taka with his nightstick, demanding they listen to him. All of a sudden a man walked by, causing Bossman to call after him! Bossman asked what his name was, with the young braided man to reveal himself as K-Kwik: the newest acquisition to the World Wrestling Federation! Bossman tried to bully K-Kwik, telling him he'd heard the boys rave about his rap songs. But he wanted K-Kwik to try rap for him while he's kicking his butt in that ring tonight! K-Kwik shoved Bossman back, telling him if he wanted a fight this wouldn't be any of that police brutality "ish". This would be K-Kwik, for all of his boys out there, bringing down the law with his bare knuckle hands! K-Kwik left, leaving Bossman to slam his nightstick on a metal locker. K-Kwik makes his debut tonight on HeAT!
We returned to HeAT where Jonathan Coachman appeared greatly intimidated by the man stood next to him, Perry Saturn. Saturn asked Coachman if he was going to pee in his little journalist pants or if he was going to be a man and interview "Mr. 24/7'. Jonathan reluctantly asked Perry about whether he felt he could beat Crash Holly to regain the WWF Hardcore Championship tonight, causing Saturn to threaten Coachman for asking such a stupid question. He's been the champ before, and he's going to be the champ again. Saturn said he wasn't here to play hide and seek with Crash. 'Houdini of Hardcore' or not, in his mind Crash was getting what was coming to him: and that was his fist down his piehole! Saturn raised a fist, causing Coachman to flinch in response.
In the building the WWF European Champion Lance Storm made his way out to the ring for a title defense tonight on HeAT. Surrounded by loud boos, Lance began to talk about the travesty that happened this past week. 'The Pride of Calgary' claimed that he was trying to do what every single one of those WWF Superstars in the back had told him to since he got here, and that's make friends. He tried to make friends with Chris Benoit and D-Lo Brown, he tried to motivate his old buddy Chris Jericho and then Eddie Guerrero, and even a lemon-sucker like Tazz won't even see the sense and the positives that being friends with the WWF European Champion can bring! Lance then began to talk about his opponent tonight, wondering what it was with management setting him up in titles defenses with those of an inferior country like Mexico! Storm compared Mexico to Canada, and how a man like Essa Rios is south of the border much like Lance Storm is north of it: and tonight, Lance Storm will beat Essa the Canadian way to remain the Champion of Europe! 2) Lance Storm (c) def. Essa Rios to retain the WWF European Championship (4:11)The WWF European Champion was in a foul mood after coming out to laugh at Eddie Guerrero's expense coming off of 'Latino Heat's loss to Tazz on SmackDown! this past Thursday night. Lance Storm wound up thrown on his head courtesy of 'the Human Suplex Machine', and 'the Pride of Calgary' now had to deal with an opportunity-starved Essa Rios, with the Mexican looking to take a big victory tonight on HeAT, in the form of the WWF European Championship. Rios looked good early on, managing to keep things at a fast pace, with Essa looking at a springboard moonsault to the floor, just for Storm to get out of the way in the nick of time! 'The Pride of Calgary' grounded Essa and looked to dictate the pace of the match, but just as Lance attempted a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker, Rios reversed it into an armdrag before coming out of nowhere with a hurricanrana! Rios connected with a top rope hurricanrana for a near fall, when Essa went up top thinking big with a 450 splash attempt - just for Storm to move and Rios to land awkwardly on his leg! Lance opportunistically slapped on the Maple Leaf Crab, forcing Essa to tap out!
Essa Rios had given it his best shot, but Lance Storm remained the WWF European Championship. 'The Pride of Calgary' stood tall with the title over his shoulder, pondering what was next for him during this successful title reign he was having.
Michael Cole and Kevin Kelly recapped what went down this past Thursday night on SmackDown!, with a video package showing events of the evening, where with no Shane McMahon present, Triple H found himself ejected from the building; after smashing up Commissioner Mick Foley's office. Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley was made to defend the WWF Women's Championship - which she then lost - against Lita. And to further the situation, it was the Rock and the Hardy Boyz who defeated Kurt Angle, Edge and Christian. You had to wonder what was going to happen tomorrow night on RAW when Commissioner Mick Foley will address 'the Game' and absent Shane McMahon in the middle of the ring! What consequences will 'the Hardcore Legend' have in store for the McMahon-Helmsley Faction?
In the backstage area the new WWF Hardcore Champion Crash Holly was seen proudly navigating the halls. 'The Houdini of Hardcore' was amped to once again be the champion as he sang to himself, until stumbling into his cousin Hardcore Holly. Crash got tense, but 'the Big Shot' grinned and slammed Crash on the shoulder. With an arm around him, Hardcore told Crash that he knew he could do it alone. And in one month he became a WWF Light Heavyweight Champion, and then a WWF Hardcore Champion! The Holly Cousins laughed together before Hardcore grew straightfaced, telling Crash that he did what he couldn't do. Hardcore wanted Crash to remember that, but to first have fun out there kicking Perry Saturn's ass. He's a tough cookie! Hardcore's encouraging words instilled fear in Crash, as Hardcore walked away. The Hollys were as dysfunctional as ever.
Following a video of what happened when 'the Bizniz' interrupted Chris Jericho's first appearance since Fully Loaded on SmackDown! on Thursday, cameras caught up to D-Lo Brown, who was fuming over the way that Y2J disrespected the business! Brown was stomping back and forth in anger, talking about how that was not how you talked to D-Lo Brown, and he was going to have to do something about it! Brown took a seat, plotting retribution tomorrow night on RAW when he meets Chris Jericho one-on-one. 'The Bizniz' was vexed.
In the building, the Big Bossman was seen walking up and down the ring swinging his nightstick around. His shades on, the Bossman held a microphone and talked about how these people were all guilty of something or another. He knew how easygoing these folks were with the law, but the truth was that that didn't cut it with the Big Bossman. He told the Texan crowd that he came from Cobb County, and that meant that hard justice had to be dished up to every single of them sooner or later. It just so has it, they have a new face in the World Wrestling Federation tonight. Bossman reminded everybody of how long he'd been doing this - thirteen long years - and that this rookie, a rapper or not, was going to wind up serving some hard justice! K-Kwik soon interrupted the Bossman, with the newest addition to the locker room making his way out to the ring, rapping his own theme song! San Antonio enjoyed the performance, while K-Kwik asked Texas what was up, and if they were ready to see him Get Rowdy with the Bossman! 3) K-Kwik def. The Big Bossman (2:55)The twenty-eight year old K-Kwik has had quite a life, and his career was only getting started in the World Wrestling Federation. As a youngster growing up in Charlotte, North Carolina, the poor K-Kwik got by by dealing drugs in a life of crime. After being incarcerated for thirteen months after being caught doing so, K-Kwik turned his life around when he began his music career. A successful rapper, it was perhaps fitting that K-Kwik was up against a man representing law enforcement in Cobb County's Big Bossman. Bossman wanted to serve hard justice to the rookie, who came firing back with some educated strikes from his feet. K-Kwik ducked a clothesline by jumping to do the splits, and then took Bossman out with a wild corkscrew wheel kick! Impressive, K-Kwik almost scored the win with a sit-out suplex, but Bossman came back and scored the Bossman Slam - getting a close near fall! K-Kwik had heart, and he caught Bossman off-guard with a scissors kick to score his first win!
K-Kwik celebrated the win after the match, with San Antonio pleased with the performance of the newcomer! The rapper had successfully made his debut, besting a thirteen year pro in the Big Bossman, and you had to wonder where the World Wrestling Federation would take K-Kwik, through what is hoped to be a long career.
We went back to last Thursday night on SmackDown!, where Jonathan Coachman had caught up to Kane after his attempted interference in the SummerSlam Bikini Contest - all to get his hands on T&A and Trish Stratus. 'The Big Red Machine' snarled as he talked about what T&A had done. What Trish, and what Val Venis had done. They had made the Brothers of Destruction real, real mad. Kane talked about how they took out his half-brother the Undertaker on RAW, but he would be back tomorrow night. And when 'the American Badass' comes back, they were going to go out there and make T&A's lives a living hell! 4) Crash Holly (c) def. Perry Saturn to retain the WWF Hardcore Championship (4:45)'The Houdini of Hardcore' surprisingly became the WWF Hardcore Champion once again on RAW is WAR last week, pinning the unconscious Al Snow via the 24/7 rule, after Snow had been attacked by the APA. But tonight, perhaps with his older cousin Hardcore Holly watching on, Crash was set to defend his title against Perry Saturn. 'Mr. 24/7' had been in a foul mood since he came up short back at Fully Loaded, and Saturn immediately brought the fight to the smaller champion, as a suplex got him a near fall. Saturn missed a diving elbow drop from the top rope, which allowed Crash to sneak out to the floor, using a steel chair to nearly decapitate Saturn as he slid under the ropes looking for a baseball slide. Holly used a trash can lid to rock Saturn into the crowd, and soon the two began to fight through the aisles of the Freeman Coliseum! The referee followed him all the way, as Saturn fought back, dunking Crash's head right into a popcorn vendor's glass box of popcorn! The two went back and forth, with Saturn looking for a suplex through a concessions table, just for Crash to reverse into an inside cradle: scoring the three right there in the stands!
Crash Holly hurried to his feet and ran away with the WWF Hardcore Championship: a successful defense of the title! Perry Saturn could not believe his luck and scared away the referee, before mouthing off with a fan. Agitated, the former 'Mr. 24/7' took to grabbing the popcorn vendor by his collar, and tossing him right into the glass case full of popcorn, head first!
In the backstage area, the former WWF Champion Kurt Angle was seen with a microphone in hand. The Olympic Gold Medalist was interviewed by Michael Cole and Kevin Kelly about what transpired this past week on SmackDown! that led to him kissing the wife of 'the Game' Triple H: Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley. Kurt asked the announcers if they were interrogating him. The fact was that he did it in the heat of the moment. He's had a tough week. He started it as the rightful World Wrestling Federation Champion - which he had accomplished within eight months of arriving in this company! Kurt talked about how that title should belong to him right now, and said that what he did to The Rock on SmackDown!, he meant every last bit of it. Rock's all fun and games until somebody beats him, and then he turns into a sore loser!
Kevin Kelly asked 'the Olympic Hero' about what Triple H might have to say about him kissing his wife, causing Kurt to ask Kevin if he'd ever had a friend in his life. A friend that he cared a lot about. Someone that understood him, and supported him through every move. Angle told him that's what Stephanie meant to him. And friends should be able to show their appreciation, however the hell they want! He would have kissed her even if Triple H was there, because that's what good friends do. And tomorrow night on RAW, should 'the Game' want to confront him about it, he'll be ready. Angle reiterated that just because Stephanie had a husband, did not make her anybody's property. She was his friend, and Triple H's wife. And that was all that kiss meant! Angle stormed off, with Michael Cole and Kevin Kelly closing off: what would happen on RAW tomorrow night?
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