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Post by DTP. on Jul 2, 2020 9:13:51 GMT -5
  SmackDown! - October 5, 2000
Baltimore Arena in Baltimore, Maryland
Broadcast on UPN
Taped October 3, 2000
A video package aired, taking us back to scenes from last Monday on RAW is WAR. In our nation's capital, Washington D.C., Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley declared that she would be a Helmsley no longer: officially declaring her intentions to divorce 'the Game' after uniting with Kurt Angle. But it would be Triple H who confronted 'the Billion Dollar Princess', scornfully declaring that he was the man that would face the WWF Champion in three weeks at No Mercy. When Angle tried to respond, he found himself left laying, courtesy of the Pedigree. Flash forward to later that night, all hell broke loose when the Coalition sought to destroy the Rock and the Brothers of Destruction after a match with Chris Benoit and the Undertaker. Though to the shock of everybody watching, it would be D-Generation X who reunited with their illustrious leader 'the Game': civil war and locker room wide unrest ongoing within the World Wrestling Federation!
The opening video package aired, cutting to inside of Baltimore Arena where pyrotechnics exploded in the rafters above the ring. The fans in Maryland were going wild, with two and a half weeks to go until WWF No Mercy! Michael Cole alongside Jerry Lawler welcomed us to SmackDown!, where tonight we would see 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' Chyna take on her former friend Rikishi; and for the first time since No Way Out back in February, the New Age Outlaws reunite when they take on Edge and Christian!
Commissioner Mick Foley graced the people of Baltimore to start the show, igniting a positive response from the fans in attendance. He rolled into the ring to the chants of his name, to which Mick was pleased to hear. Mick first wanted to clear up what had been all of the talk among the boys in the back, dating back to last Monday night on RAW is WAR. Naturally, he was referring to handing another WWF Championship opportunity to a man that just lost to Kurt Angle back at Unforgiven, Triple H. Mick wanted to make it clear that it was not something that 'the Game' had demanded, nor requested. This was something that he felt strongly about, because frankly it went beyond the WWF title. It went beyond the richest prize in this business, because this was about a scorned man like 'the Game' seeking revenge: because it was Kurt Angle who tried to take everything away from him! Mick was about to justify further, when the WWF Champion Kurt Angle immediately interrupted with Stephanie McMahon by his side - not satisfied with the explanation of 'the Commish'. As the fans chanted "assh*le" at the new champ, Kurt told Mick that he was not a vindictive person: but if he wasn't representing the World Wrestling Federation as the champ right now, he would sue the sweatpants off of him for such biased matchmaking! Angle told Mick that this was all what 'the Game' had coming to him! Stephanie agreed, despite the chants of "sl*t" thrown in her direction. 'The Billion Dollar Princess' attempted to plead her new boyfriend's case, claiming that this was her decision. If Mick wanted to go ahead and pop huge TV ratings and pay-per-view numbers, she hoped it made him happy knowing that he was toying with the WWF Champion's personal life. Mick tried to see the logic in Stephanie's case, admitting that while she and Kurt may have a point, he also noticed that 'the Billion Dollar Princess' was the one pulling the strings of her boyfriend. Mick looked Kurt in the eye and told him he was the WWF Champion, and that he should try getting his balls back from Stephanie's purse! Mick reiterated that the match at No Mercy was final.
The Rock suddenly brought Baltimore Arena to a frenzy, as 'the Great One' paced down to the ring! The people were at a fever pitch in chanting the Rock's name, when Kurt asked what he wanted. Rock hushed him, addressing his and Stephanie's relationship. Rock reasoned that it felt so good to know that after all of the tension, and all of the months of speculation: that what the Rock had said about Stephanie was true! He called her the biggest five-dollar ho walking God's green earth, bringing Kurt to stand up for his new girlfriend! 'The Great One' ordered Kurt to shut his mouth, telling Mick Foley that he was out here because he was making the wrong decision. Mick wasn't looking out for Triple H's personal interests, in fact the Rock sensed that was the last thing on his mind. Rock looked Mick up and down, declaring that he was doing this because he wanted justice for Kurt Angle. But he was looking to the wrong person, since it was the Rock who never got his rematch after SummerSlam! Rock told Foley that he wanted the WWF Championship, and he wanted to whoop Kurt's skinny, white candyass and avenge his loss! Kurt Angle was furious and told Rock that wasn't going to happen, when the Undertaker joined the party! The ring was filling up, as 'the American Badass' came stomping down the rampway not wasting anytime climbing inside to confront his longtime rival! Undertaker removed his shades to reveal a frown directed at the Commissioner, before surveying the ring. Undertaker threatened Stephanie for giving him a dirty look, advising her to stop if she wanted her new boyfriend to recognize her ever again. 'The American Badass' talked of how everybody's arguing over title shots, and how Triple H tugged on the heartstrings of Mick Foley to get that title shot. He said that the Rock - as always - wanted to run his mouth and demand his rematch. But what about the Undertaker's shot at the gold?
'The Deadman' questioned Kurt Angle's inner-spirit, unable to tell whether he was the best the World Wrestling Federation had to offer - or rather, the biggest numbskull in the back! Either way, if there was one thing he wanted to do right now, it was to see what made Kurt Angle a man! Or rather, how much of a beating he'd have to give him to make a man out of Kurt Angle! Rock questioned Undertaker's involvement and demanded 'the Deadman' know his role and shut his mouth. Rock exclaimed that time and time again, the Undertaker was out here throwing around threats like he had a pair. But what the Rock wanted to know, and the people wanted to know: was when the Undertaker would really grow a pair of testicles to back those threats up! Undertaker had words for Rock, not forgetting the Rock Bottom he received on Monday...causing Kurt Angle to speak up, demanding his contenders listen to the WWF Champion! Angle whined about how he was the champ and that he didn't need this...when Chris Benoit interrupted! Angle's Coalition ally climbed into the ring amidst boos, after throwing in his own desire to become WWF Champion last Monday night. Benoit held a microphone in his hand and was about to speak, but instead struck the Rock! Rock and Benoit went at it trading blows, when Undertaker stepped in to fight it out with the man he met on RAW is WAR! Benoit was getting bested, when Angle decided to come in with a WWF title shot to the face of 'the People's Champ!' Angle looked for the Ankle Lock when Undertaker big booted him from the ring; and Benoit found himself dumped from the ring as well! Stephanie watched in concern, when Mick Foley's voice was heard from ringside. The Commissioner addressed the contenders, telling them that he would look into this and think up a solution to resolve this title picture: but as for tonight, the Undertaker and the Rock will team up to take on Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit! With the main event made, Angle gave a paranoid glance to Benoit, whilst inside the Undertaker delivered a swift Chokeslam to his tag partner the Rock: leaving him laying dead centre of the ring! This main event was sure to be combustible!
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Backstage, Edge and Christian were not interested in what appeared to be surfacing between their fellow Coalition members. Instead, the two were amped up with Edge telling Christian that they would put D-Generation X and their atrocious catchphrases from the 90s to pasture tonight. The former WWF Tag Team Champions meet the reunited New Age Outlaws: next!
Inside Baltimore Arena, Edge and Christian made their overly confident stride down to the ring ahead of tag team action. The two brothers were booed loudly from the fans in Maryland, as Edge told the people to shut up and listen to what the finest tag team of the new millennium had to say. This did not go well, and Christian told the people in other terms what his brother meant: to pipe down and admit that although the Baltimore Ravens were on a roll, they were sure to choke the life out of their chances of winning this season! But that's not why they were here, as Christian surveyed the people to ask if they were here to see D-Generation X, or the lovable, totally reeking of awesomness duo - Edge and Christian! The fans booed the Canadians, when Christian mimicked Road Dogg's announcing voice and declared that E&C were proud to bring to them: the asskicking annihilation of DX! Edge told the people that if they were down with that, they had two words for them...when the New Age Outlaws intruded on their introduction! Road Dogg had a microphone of his own as he and Billy Gunn took the ring by storm, delivering their own in-ring introduction: done the right way! Mr. Ass told Edge and Christian that they could suck it, provoking them to rush them before the bell.1) The New Age Outlaws def. Edge and Christian (4:32)Edge and Christian did not exactly endear themselves last Monday when they mocked D-Generation X's disappointing loss at the hands of the Right to Censor. Newly reunited with Billy Gunn however, DX would have the last laugh as RAW is WAR went off the air, as led by Triple H, the group ran the Coalition out of the ring after they beat on the Rock and the Brothers of Destruction. Tonight was about establishing themselves as a team back to rise to the top for the New Age Outlaws, who last teamed together back at No Way Out: where they lost the WWF Tag Team Championship to the Dudley Boyz. Road Dogg and Billy Gunn had fun with Edge initially, delivering a shared Shake, Rattle 'n' Roll effort, before Christian came in with an inverted DDT on Gunn: soon taking to taking turns in dissecting the surgically repaired shoulder of Mr. Ass. The brothers tried isolating Mr. Ass in their corner of the ring, when Gunn broke free with a neckbreaker and Road Dogg got the tag! He ran in like a house on fire and ran the brothers from the ring, when the Canadians grabbed two steel chairs from ringside! They looked to intentionally get disqualified, but X-Pac showed up, confiscating the chairs! Back inside Gunn targeted Christian, while Road Dogg sidestepped a spear from Edge to deliver the Pumphandle Drop for the three count!
The New Age Outlaws had scored a vital win tonight on SmackDown against the former WWF Tag Team Champions, with Road Dogg and Billy Gunn sure to let everybody know that they wanted to reclimb the ranks of the tag team division! The celebration however, wouldn't last when Christian jumped Road Dogg from behind with a steel chair, and Big Show came stomping down to ringside! Billy tried to fight Show off the apron, allowing Christian to drop him with an Unprettier from behind! Show entered, as the Coalition prepared a three-on-one beating of the recently returned Mr. Ass - but X-Pac courageously slid in with a steel chair of his own, clocking Christian and swinging for Edge who bailed! 'The Giant' would grab X-Pac by the throat, when X-Pac used the steel chair to break himself free! X-Pac battered the torso of Show with several steel chair shots, eventually causing the 500-pounder to run for the hills at ringside! X-Pac wanted Show, who kicked the steel steps in rage at ringside!
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We cut to Stone Cold Steve Austin showing his face in the backstage area, with his duffle bag in hand. 'The Texas Rattlesnake' had arrived at Baltimore Arena, with Stone Cold yelling out: asking if anybody had seen D-Generation X!
Back on SmackDown, the New Age Outlaws had just returned through the curtain, thanking X-Pac for having their backs out there. Billy Gunn told X-Pac that they relied on him for a reason, and Road Dogg told him that X-Pac was on the cusp of something really big - he could feel it. Stone Cold Steve Austin showed up to confront D-Generation X, complimenting Mr. Ass and Road Dogg on a big win, and welcoming Billy back from injury. Gunn shared the sentiment, when Stone Cold cut to the chase. Billy stated that he had just arrived at Joe Louis Arena literally moments after Austin was hit by that car - he knew because he was on the phone with Road Dogg at that time. Stone Cold absorbed it and looked to Road Dogg who confirmed it. Austin then looked X-Pac in the eye and accused him of being unusually quiet for a guy that told people to "suck it" for a living. X-Pac professed innocence as well, claiming that he remembered Tori: they were hanging out before his steel cage match with Kane. X-Pac tried to justify how bad he felt for 'the Big Red Machine' through all that, but Austin told them that he didn't give a rat's ass. Austin then asked them about their leader, where Triple H was. The trio looked at one another, telling Steve they hadn't seen him since Monday. Austin accepted and walked away, warning DX that if they were messing with him, he wasn't afraid to come back and beat their asses!
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In the building, K-Kwik rapped his way out to the stage with the Kat strutting out beside her man! Following a successful date last week, the charismatic rapper and the bodacious Diva appeared to be an item, as K-Dawg hugged Kat upon arrival to the ring. K-Kwik asked Baltimore what was popping, before addressing last week. He knows everybody saw how he handled that fool in the street, telling of how he did it for his fine young honey the Kat: but also to put the entire locker room on notice. He could sing, he could dance, but he could beat somebody's ass! With that said, the rapper threw out the challenge to the WWF Hardcore Champion, and Steve Blackman answered the call. 'The Lethal Weapon' climbed into the ring and simply looked at K-Kwik, who asked him how he felt about throwing down - and Blackman responded with a shot from his kendo stick!
2) Steve Blackman (c) def. K-Kwik (w/The Kat) to retain the WWF Hardcore Championship (3:40)K-Kwik had thrown out the challenge, and after 'the Lethal Weapon's easy win last week on SmackDown against the Brooklyn Brawler: he was all for it. Steve Blackman was up for a fight on any given night, whilst K-Dawg was still riding on adrenaline coming off the fight in the street after his date with the Kat last Thursday night. Blackman beat on K-Kwik with his kendo stick, when K-Dawg threw an errant thrust kick to stun the champ to gain control. The challenger brought out the hardware in the form of Blackman's own martial arts sticks - soon mocking Blackman with some kung-fu skills to show off of his own! K-Kwik threw some heavy handed strikes in the corner, just for Blackman to fight back with a big bicycle kick! 'The Lethal Weapon' and the rapper fought back and forth with a trash can and a road sign added to the mix, and K-Kwik almost score the win after using the kendo stick to strike a trash can-covered Blackman relentlessly! K-Kwik missed a scissors kick, which allowed Blackman to clock the challenger with a shot with his kendo stick, before putting him away with a Russian legsweep with the stick used as a choking device!
Steve Blackman had once again retained the WWF Hardcore Championship, with 'the Lethal Weapon' continuing to make strides as perhaps the most dominant champ in the title's history. The Kat was concerned, aiding to K-Kwik in the corner after the match, when Steve Blackman approached his dazed challenger with the kendo stick in hand. Blackman appeared read to use it on K-Kwik but instead tossed it down, before offering a show of respect towards K-Kwik in the form of a fist bump! Blackman left, still the champ - while K-Dawg had apparently earned Blackman's respect tonight.
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Chris Benoit was on the couch listening as Shane McMahon sat beside him, telling 'the Rabid Wolverine' that he was concerned that the Coalition was growing apart and stepping in the way of its own potential. Shane O'Mac strongly advised Chris not pursue Kurt Angle for the WWF Championship right now. Benoit responded, telling Shane sternly that he didn't own him: he did what he damn well pleased. The conversation stopped as WWF Champion Kurt Angle entered the room with a basket - Stephanie McMahon beside him. The Olympic Gold Medalist told Chris that he knew he was frustrated with his current position, which is why he had personally gone out to gift him with the largest steak he could find in Baltimore. Angle sat down with a pleased smile on his face, when Benoit finished inspecting the steak. 'The Canadian Crippler' was flattered, but he didn't need to worry about him coming for his title. Standing up, he told Kurt that he had his back tonight and offered a handshake, which Angle reluctantly took. Kurt and Chris shared a long handshake, with Benoit tightening the grip momentarily before cracking up in laughter. Angle was perturbed.
Back on SmackDown!, Commissioner Mick Foley had a uniquely crafted wooden box in which he was conducting his business out of tonight. 'The Commish' was speaking with a teddy bear wearing a Mankind mask, as Mick asked the bear how it liked his home woodcraft skills, admitting that he could have sanded down the edges. Foley's peace and quiet would soon be intruded by the Big Show, who stared a hole right through him. The Commissioner wise-cracked about how 'the Giant' was looking so trim, that soon they'd have to start calling him a 400-pounder. Mick chuckled, but Show bluntly told Mick that he wanted X-Pac tonight, and if he didn't get him the Big Show would have to pa him a visit in his locker room instead. Mick paused Show and told him that his wish had been granted: Show against X-Pac set for tonight.
. 3) WWF Tag Team Champions The Hardy Boyz (w/WWF Women's Champion Lita) vs Too Cool ended in a no contest (3:41)Since becoming WWF Tag Team Champions back at SummerSlam following a hellacious Tables, Ladders and Chairs match, the Hardy Boyz have quickly established themselves as fighting champions. Defeating the likes of T&A, D-Generation X and the APA to retain the gold in a seven day period, tonight their opponents were Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay of Too Cool - who were surely hoping to gain themselves a title opportunity as well with a win tonight against the champs. There was a show of respect between the two teams before the bell, and a brief dance off kicked things off with Jeff Hardy responding to Grandmaster's go-go dancing routine by moonwalking! It was enough to upset Too Cool, who then brought the fight to Jeff with a reversal to Poetry in Motion performed when Sexay dove off the back of Matt to clothesline Jeff down hard! Scotty and Grandmaster stomped away at Jeff, with the Baltimore crowd remaining behind the champs. Grandmaster attempted a missile dropkick but took too long and missed it: allowing Matt to take the tag! The older brother was fresh and connected with a Side Effect on Grandmaster before a blind tag was made - and in came Scotty with a bulldog from behind to Matt! The Worm connected to the delight of the people, when the Right to Censor stormed the ring: Bull Buchanan decapitating Scotty with a clothesline!
Too Cool were seconds away from picking up a big win against the WWF Tag Team Champions in non-title action tonight, when the Right to Censor had hit the ring and began putting a beating on both Scotty 2 Hotty as well as Matt Hardy! The fans booed loudly as Steven Richards observed Bull Buchanan and the Goodfather's dominance. With a microphone in hand, Brother Steven declared that for weeks, the heralding words of the RTC had gone unheard by the masses. But all was not lost, because in his infinite wisdom: he had discovered what would really get the attention of those unclean.
Jeff tried to fight off the dominant duo just to receive a huge bicycle kick from Bull Buchanan, causing Steven to laugh at its expense! Richards told the disapproving crowd that in order to get their attention, all they had to do was claim the gold. Steven didn't realize, but Lita came soaring off the top rope with a flying headscissors - sending Richards flying! The WWF Women's Champion wasn't about to let her boys get beaten down, when Ivory blind-sighted Lita with a sleeper hold: then dropping to her knees, dragging Lita face-first into the canvas! Team Xtreme and Too Cool had been left laying, whilst the Right to Censor left with their heads held high. In their mind, gold meant power!
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In the locker room area, the new WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Essa Rios could be seen receiving smooches from not one - but two - Latina beauties! With lipstick marks across his neck and jawline, 'the Daredevil' expressed his joy in Spanish to his women: raising the title high in celebration. That's when Dean Malenko suddenly showed up, cornering Essa and telling him that what happened on Sunday Night Heat was a fluke, and everybody knew it! 'The Ladies Man' asked what Essa was doing with these women, playing head games with him? Dean tried hitting on the champ's women, just to disgust the two Latinas who walked away in protest. Essa remained surprised, as Malenko pointed the finger at his former title and declared that he wanted his rematch, tonight! The furious former champ left, leaving the Spanish-speaking Essa to respond: "¿Qué?"
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Elsewhere, the WWF Intercontinental Champion Eddie Guerrero was fretting in the halls of Baltimore Arena, attempting to keep up beside his fiancee, Chyna. 'The Ninth Wonder of the World' was ready for competition against her former friend Rikishi, but 'Latino Heat' had reservations: what if that 400-pound baboon hurt 'Mamacita?' Or what if 'Big Kish' put his huge, hairy ass in his future wife's face? Chyna stopped Eddie and told him that this was something she had to do for herself. Rikishi thought he was helping her, but she could handle herself! The Playboy covergirl requested Eddie stay in the back, while she takes care of the Samoan. Chyna left leaving Eddie waiting in reluctance: former friends go at it, next!
We returned to SmackDown to see the Undertaker and his half-brother Kane sat in their locker room as 'the American Badass' told Kane that if there was one thing he couldn't stand, it was having to team with the Rock tonight. 'The Big Red Machine' attempted to reason that Rock may be a cocky, arrogant and self-righteous, but he didn't understand 'the Deadman's hatred of the former WWF Champion. Undertaker told Kane that he didn't respect Rock, and that if he thought for one second he was getting a WWF Championship opportunity before him, he was dead wrong. 'The Big Red Machine' stood up and asked Undertaker what he thought about him getting a title shot. Undertaker recommended he get in line, if his lost chance against Kurt Angle last week wasn't enough. Deadpan, Kane responded by saying that he wanted another shot: causing the Brothers of Destruction to share a long, tense staredown - ending when Undertaker left the room.
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4) Rikishi def. Chyna (2:54)
The first female WWF Superstar to compete against the men; the first woman to enter the Royal Rumble match; the first female WWF Intercontinental Champion. And after starring in this month's Playboy Magazine, Chyna wanted to keep the accomplishments rolling with a big win against the 400-pound super heavyweight from Samoa, Rikishi. After what he had to say about her relationship with fiancee Eddie Guerrero last Monday on RAW is WAR, Chyna betrayed 'Big Kish' by blasting him in the back of the head with the WWF Intercontinental Championship to give 'Latino Heat' the win. Rikishi was out for revenge, with Eddie asked to remain backstage: so that Chyna could focus on taking the big man down. She tried to body slam Rikishi early, just for the Samoan to drop her with a belly-to-back suplex, when soon enough Chyna would low blow him allowing her to take control. A bulldog scored a near fall, and Chyna soon applied a sleeper hold looking to make him pass out. Rikishi powered up however, and sandwiched her in the corner - along with the referee! Rikishi tried to Stinkface 'Mamacita', but got another low blow from Chyna...who walked straight into the Rikishi Driver! But Eddie Guerrero dashed down to the ring, laying Rikishi out with the title belt! Eddie left, when Rikishi went splat and collapsed right on top of Chyna - and the referee counted the three!
'Latino Heat' thought that it was his fiancee who had picked up the win, but the WWF Intercontinental Champion soon turned around to notice that it was actually Rikishi who had scored the win against Chyna! 'The Ninth Wonder of the World' was screaming under the massive weight of the 400-pound Samoan, who was unconscious on top of the poor woman! Eddie feverishly hit the ring and stomped away at 'Big Kish' in order to free his 'Mamacita', who remained down and out: favoring her ribs incredibly! Eddie demanded help from the backstage area, as medics came down to assist. Eddie had good intentions, but had screwed up tonight, perhaps costing the love of her life her own health!
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The search continued backstage for 'the Texas Rattlesnake'. Stone Cold Steve Austin power-walked through the halls where he was stopped by Mideon. The farmer tried to speak up, but Austin told Mideon that he wasn't interested in talking. Austin continued walking, when Mideon called after him telling him that he had just seen Triple H! Stone Cold soon turned around and asked him about it, to which the farmer told him that he spotted 'the Game', and he was heading for the ring! Austin asked if he was telling the truth, which he was. To that, Austin thanked him: before striking Mideon! Mideon was in for a bad night, as Stone Cold battered on his back, before tossing him into a door and stomping a mudhole on him! If Triple H was heading to the ring, Austin was not far behind him - leaving Mideon laying in his path.
In the Baltimore Arena, the fans rushed to their feet upon hearing the music triggering the arrival of Triple H. The fans roared as 'the Game' made his way down to the ring, ready to address the people of Maryland, following the announcement made on Monday night. Upon entering the ring, Triple H first wanted to hear what Baltimore had to say about his soon-to-be ex-wife, Stephanie McMahon! He cupped his ear like his old hero, Hulk Hogan, as the fans loudly and proudly chanted "sl*t" at 'the Billion Dollar Princess', and 'the Game' grinned from ear to ear in response. He told Baltimore that he was glad they shared his sentiment, claiming that it was true: himself and the former McMahon-Helmsley were filing for divorce. But it wasn't as bittersweet as they might think. Triple H confessed to Baltimore Arena that it may have caught him by surprise, and it may have damaged his pride a great deal, considering how Stephanie had left a lavish lifestyle in which he and her had shared for the past year, to hang out and nibble ears with a school boy posing as an adult - Kurt Angle - but what would be really bittersweet would be when he destroys the Olympic Gold Medalist at No Mercy: and that would be the end of this "saga". When Triple H was the WWF Champion, and Kurt realized the bed he'd made for himself to share with Stephanie: he would really come to realize that he wasn't the master tactician he thought he was - he was nothing more than a dumb b*stard. 'The Cerebral Assassin' told the people that it hadn't been easy, coming out of Unforgiven had been one of the most soul-crushing experiences of his life - and those that had, or were going through divorces could relate - but this was a wake-up call for himself. He hadn't been his true self, but that was over. 'The Game' was back, and he was going to end Kurt Angle in two-plus weeks! Open-mindedly, he also acknowledged the other emerging contenders all crying wolf. All b*tching and moaning about what they felt they deserved. For that, Triple H had just one thing to say - if they thought they were good enough to take him on, he welcomed it. Because Triple H would fight the Rock, and he would fight the Undertaker, Chris Benoit, Kane, anybody! But it would end in one result - remaining WWF Champion because he was that damn good!
Triple H then addressed the boys in the back, demanding to know if there was anybody back there right now that thought they were ready: to come on down and play 'the Game!' Triple H waited patiently, but was taken aback when the glass shattered: bringing out Stone Cold Steve Austin! 'The Texas Rattlesnake' had finally found his man, after setting eyes on D-Generation X from the back last Monday as RAW is WAR went off the air. 'The Texas Rattlesnake' looked Triple H right in the eyes and told him that he could give a damn about No Mercy, and right now he couldn't give a damn about the WWF Championship. Austin told Triple H that he wanted answers and he wanted them right now! 'The Cerebral Assassin' played it cool, asserting that it had been so long since he'd last seen Stone Cold - he didn't even know what he did wrong! But Triple H suddenly remembered: last time he saw Austin, he cost him the WWF Championship to the Rock at Backlash! The two headliners went face to face, as Stone Cold told Triple H that he had his reasons - and he had evidence to support the fact that last November: it was Triple H that could have been behind striking him down with that black Lincoln towncar! Austin rolled footage that reviewed their past wars and collisions: from Stone Cold temporarily blinding Triple H with a live rattlesnake, to 'the Game' siccing DX on him. We returned from the video package, to see Triple H burning a hole through his sight of Austin. Stone Cold called him a "meely-mouth b*stard", again demanding answers. It was on that night in Detroit - the Survivor Series - where Triple H was set to defend the WWF Championship against Stone Cold and the Rock. So he had every single motive in the world to take old Stone Cold out of the picture! 'The Game' rebounded by claiming how crazy this all sounded. Calling Austin paranoid, Triple H contextually told Austin that it was eleven months ago, and asked him why he was so obsessed with this. Austin repeated himself coldly, telling Triple H to give him answers. 'The Game' looked around and asked if the fans wanted to hear his side of the story: confessing that he wasn't damn right! He hated Stone Cold's guts! Each and every night of the week, he would wind up getting his ass kicked, or kicking Austin's ass, and it got to a point where he was sick of it!
The fans were in awe as Triple H appeared to be confessing to the crime of shortening Austin's career, when 'the Game' told Stone Cold Steve Austin that no matter how much he despised him - and still did - that he would never stoop so low as to run him down with a car! Why would he do such a thing, when he could kick his redneck ass with his hands, and his feet! The crowd roared as Austin and 'the Game' tensely clashed heads, with a star-piercing staredown taking place. Stone Cold asked Triple H if that was his final answer, and questioned if 'the Game' was in a fighting mood. He surveyed the people and asked them if they wanted to see Triple H get his head shoved up his ass, to give him a "hell yeah". They responded loudly, as these two Superstars were about to engage in war...when Lance Storm made his way out to the ring! The ever-persistent 'Pride of Calgary' had a microphone in hand, telling the people that the two men in the ring were full of themselves! Entering the war zone to-be, Lance expressed how dumb Austin was, to interrogate Triple H and for 'the Game' to do everything but confess. Where was his evidence? Storm tried to get into a speech about earning respect, when Stone Cold dropped the proud Canadian with a Stone Cold Stunner! Austin left the ring and talked trash at Triple H from the rampway, as Lance Storm was left laying in a daze: receiving his fifth Stunner in eleven days tonight! 'The Game' was confused about Lance's interference and continued with his eyes locked on Austin...before kicking a groggy Lance Storm and planting him with a Pedigree to boot! Triple H remained tall in the ring, with Lance Storm being the bell that saved 'the Game' from a battle to end all battles with 'the Texas Rattlesnake!'
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In their dressing room, Stephanie McMahon was in disbelief at the actions of her husband Triple H, commenting aloud that 'the Game' was in over his head. As 'the Billion Dollar Princess' began to curse her future ex-husband's words, in walked the WWF Champion Kurt Angle who told Stephanie that with all due respect, he couldn't afford to be dragged into whatever 'the Game's problems were tonight. He had bigger problems to deal with tonight! Triple H could wait until No Mercy for all he cared, because tonight was about making sure the Rock and the Undertaker knew that they were nowhere near the calibre of WWF Champion 'the Megastar' was. It's true!
We returned to view footage taken from during the commercial break, where the New Age Outlaws were heading down a corridor. Road Dogg and Billy Gunn appeared to be on their way to the arena to lend support for X-Pac against the Big Show in a few moments, when Edge and Christian came out of two separate doors, ambushing the D-Generation X members! Road Dogg and Mr. Ass put up a fight against the Coalition members, but it went awry when Edge used a steel pipe on the surgically-repaired shoulder of Billy Gunn! Road Dogg found himself alone against the dastardly brothers from Toronto, as Edge speared Road Dogg to the concrete floor - the Outlaws left laying by Edge and Christian!
. 5) The Big Show (w/Shane McMahon) def. X-Pac (3:18)Despite the 500-pound freak of nature's destructive tendencies in recent weeks, including Monday night's battle of the titans with 'the Big Red Machine' Kane, X-Pac remained fearless when it came to the Big Show. When 'the Giant' tried to join Edge and Christian in their assault on the New Age Outlaws earlier tonight, it was X-Pac who came out swinging, rushing the world's largest athlete from the ring with the help of a steel chair. Show demanded the match for tonight, and X-Pac - appearing unknowing of the New Age Outlaws' whereabouts after the attack backstage moments ago - was all alone against the angry giant and Shane McMahon. X-Pac tried to fight power with speed, a baseballi slide and a series of leg kicks proving to be effective. X-Pac tried to follow with a dive from the apron, just to wind up military pressed back inside the ring! X-Pac stayed quick, and a series of flying clotheslines soon led to Show dropping to one knee: before catching X-Pac with a backbreaker! Shane O'Mac clearly enjoyed watching Show ragdoll X-Pac, who made a late comeback with a roundhouse kick stunning Show: and a second one finally knocked him down for a near fall! Show benched X-Pac to the floor where Shane slapped him across the back of the head. It was enough to wake X-Pac up, and he chased Shane back inside where 'the Giant' powered X-Pac with a Chokeslam for the three.
The Big Show had avenged the embarrassing scenes from earlier tonight, having defeated X-Pac in this singles encounter. Although he had some help from Shane McMahon, Show was not pleased with the handiwork he had already accomplished. 'The Giant' awaited X-Pac to return to his feet, where he strangled the D-Generation X member viciously in the corner! Show roared in the face of X-Pac, when Shane O'Mac ordered another Chokeslam - which sent X-Pac crashing down to the canvas! Show still wasn't satisfied however, powering X-Pac right back up to his feet and dropping him with a third devastating Chokeslam! Shane now led the fearsome 500-pounder from the ring, with X-Pac left destroyed alongside his absentee allies, the New Age Outlaws - courtesy of the Coalition's dirty work!
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Commissioner Mick Foley was trying to type using a computer in his makeshift office box, when Lance Storm showed up - pained from the beating received at the hands of Stone Cold Steve Austin and Triple H. 'The Pride of Calgary' asked if 'the Commish' had seen what happened, to which Mick responded saying that he was trying to figure out how to send an email. Lance told Mick to forget the email: he had had enough of everybody's shenanigans! The World Wrestling Federation was a dump, and he wanted to leave and return to Canada! Foley sat up upon hearing it, asking him if he wanted to quit. Storm told him he did. Sensing his honesty, 'the Hardcore Legend' proposed that this made Lance a quitter, which Storm denied. Foley asked him again if he wanted to quit the WWF, when Lance groaned and told him he didn't want to: but he'd have to, because nobody gave him any respect! This gave the Commissioner an idea: and if he didn't like it, he could quit. But if Lance wanted respect, he was going to grant him the title shot he deserved live this Monday on RAW is WAR. Storm mulled it over, before accepting. Mick shook his hand, and as he left uttered that nobody quits on Michael Francis Foley!
In the heart of Times Square, we saw a live shot of WWF New York: where the WWF European Champion Tazz was seen in attendance at the restaurant and entertainment complex. 'The One Man Crime Scene' was standing at the bar, appearing to have the time of his life when an attendee of the facilities barged past him. The thug did not take kindly to this and asked him if he thought he was tougher than he was. Tazz reminded him of who he was, the man that blinded Chris Jericho. And he wasn't afraid to do the same to him if he didn't get out of his sight in the next three seconds! The fan didn't appear to care, when Tazz dumped his drink all over the fan and shoved him down on his butt!
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We returned to see The Rock standing beside Jonathan Coachman, who wanted to ask the burning question on everybody's mind: if 'the Brahma Bull' really hated the Undertaker. Rock first shunned Coachman by raising his palm, before asking what kind of stupid question he had just said. Rock asked where Kevin Kelly was, and who the jabroni standing in front of him was. Coachman responded, but Rock told him it didn't matter what his name was! Rock told 'Coach' that it was no secret that the Undertaker didn't respect the Rock. It was also not a secret that 'the American Badass' liked to ride motorcycles and in the summer, take long rides to the country and pick apples! Rock claimed Undertaker commanded respect, but when it came to the WWF Championship, when it came to being the absolute best: the Rock had him beat. Tag partner or not, the Rock didn't respect the Undertaker: but tonight, when they team up - they would surely layeth the SmackDown! on Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit's Coalition candyasses! Lastly, Rock told 'Coach' that the Chokeslam earlier tonight may have been retribution for Monday's Rock Bottom. But if the Undertaker tried that again, he'd himself on a one-way flight back to Death Valley courtesy of 'the Great One' - if you smell what the Rock is cookin'.
. 6) Essa Rios (w/Two Latinas) (c) def. Dean Malenko to retain the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship (4:22)It was back in February where the newest WWF Superstar arose on Sunday Night Heat, where Essa Rios defeated Gillberg to become the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion in his debut. Though for the young luchador from Tijuana, Mexico, it had not come easy since arriving in the promised land: losing the title the very next month to Dean Malenko. But after weeks of high-risk, daredevilish antics, Essa Rios shocked everybody by ending the reign of 'the Ladies Man' last Sunday night on Heat - on the series premiere of MTV. Essa appeared to still be celebrating with his two Latina friends, much to the chagrin of the mojo-losing former champ: who angrily demanded his rematch tonight. Malenko was fended from the ring with a flying headscissors by Rios, but when 'the Daredevil' attempted a somersault plancha, Malenko side-stepped it and Rios got nothing but the floor! Dean was relentless in his attack on Essa, as a backbreaker and a gutbuster received near fall. Malenko soon attempted a tiger bomb to put Essa away, who reversed out with a bridge for a near fall: Malenko looking for a powerbomb on the new champ: just to get planted on his head by a hurricanrana! Rios climbed to the top and connected with a 450 splash: picking up a decisive victory!
Essa Rios had successfully retained the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship in his first title defense, while Dean Malenko rolled out of the ring in humiliation! 'The Daredevil' was joined by his two Latinas in the ring, warmly rubbing up against the Mexican as he celebrated the win. 'The Ladies Man' was embarrassed by the loss, and distraught to have lost out again, in the rematch he had demanded!
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The New Age Outlaws were spotted in the trainer's office, with Road Dogg and a trainer checking up on the condition of Billy Gunn's shoulder. Mr. Ass groaned in pain as the trainer poked and prodded at the surgically-repaired shoulder, when in stormed a livid X-Pac. He questioned the Outlaws where they were out there - claiming that he had helped them beat Edge and Christian, but they were nowhere to be seen when he went against the Big Show! Road Dogg tried to calm him down, but X-Pac told him that they were meant to be D-Generation X! They were supposed to have each other's backs! But ever since Billy came back, he had been the weak link - the fall guy! Mr. Ass sat up and told X-Pac that he really needed to grow up and act his age, causing X-Pac to shout back that things had to change, storming out. X-Pac had no idea Edge and Christian had taken out the Outlaws backstage!
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Meanwhile, the WWF Champion Kurt Angle was doing Hindu squats with the WWF Championship held before him by his new girlfriend, Stephanie McMahon. 'The Billion Dollar Princess' was motivating Kurt by complimenting how hard he was going at it, when in walked Chris Benoit. Angle turned to greet his tag team partner tonight, who told Kurt that he wanted to explain himself after what was said earlier. 'The Rabid Wolverine' had the Olympic Gold Medalist's back tonight - but he had to know he wasn't just going to lay down when he got his shot at the gold. Angle told Benoit that he expected nothing less, before raising his title high and telling Chris that he was 'the Megastar', and he was tough to beat. Benoit snickered and brushed off the champ's comments, asking him if he was ready to finish the job they started Monday night, opening the door for Kurt. Angle reluctantly left with eyes in the back of his head: the main event was up next!
We returned to SmackDown to hear the sounds of a car wreck, bringing out Commissioner Mick Foley! 'The Commish' raised his fist high in the air to the people of Baltimore Arena, but it appeared that Mick was here to join Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler on commentary! 'The Hardcore Legend' appeared pleased with himself after successfully sending his first ever email earlier tonight: declaring that he had finally cracked the case! Mick explained that though Triple H was meeting Kurt Angle for the WWF Championship at No Mercy, that he had a compromise that would calm everybody's nerves - because the Survivor Series was coming up on November 19, aond whomever the WWF Chadscccccmpion might be will need a challenger! Mick declared that Monday night on RAW would see two semi-finals matches in a four-man tournament to determine who would be the number one contender come the Survivor Series! We would see the Rock take on Chris Benoit, and the Undertaker do battle with his half-brother Kane - and the winners would meet at No Mercy to determine the next man in line for a shot at the WWF Championship!
. 7) WWF Champion Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit (w/Stephanie McMahon) def. The Rock and the Undertaker (7:17)With a huge announcement made regarding the WWF Championship picture, the Olympic Gold Medalist had to have a lot to worry about, with his tag team partner and Coalition ally Chris Benoit entering the title chase. 'The Billion Dollar Princess' watched from ringside, as the Rock and the Undertaker visibly had problems figuring out who would start the match. Finally, the Undertaker allowed Rock to start against his rival, Chris Benoit - who had not forgotten about Unforgiven, and was hell bent on taking back what he lost against 'the Brahma Bull' on that night. Rock came in full of steam against 'the Rabid Wolverine', a floatover DDT scoring him a near fall when 'the Megastar' allowed the distraction for Benoit to catch Rock with a snap suplex! Benoit put the hurt on Rock and traded tags with the Olympian, both men doing a number on the shoulder of 'the People's Champ' as Undertaker watched on in amusement. 'The Deadman' was mocked by Kurt and it was enough for him to try and get involved - just so that Angle and Benoit could continue double-teaming Rock behind the official's back! Angle showboated after a trio of German suplexes designed to replicate Benoit's, which allowed Rock to strike back with a powerful clothesline: and he got the tag to 'the Deadman!' Undertaker rushed in with strikes for everybody, before grabbing Kurt and taking the WWF Champion for a ride with a huge Chokeslam! Undertaker wanted to follow with the Last Ride, when the Rock tagged himself in! Rock ran his mouth to 'the American Badass', causing Undertaker to grab Rock by the throat himself! But before another Chokeslam could take place, Benoit came from behind with a chop block for the Undertaker! Angle delivered the Olympic Slam to the Rock, when Benoit tagged himself and climbed up top - the Diving Headbutt connecting, putting Rock away for the three count!
'The Rabid Wolverine' had scored a big return victory against the man that beat him at Unforgiven, the Rock - but was this the result we could expect come RAW is WAR this Monday, in the four-man tournament? Chris Benoit had his hand raised, when the WWF Champion Kurt Angle decided to confront Benoit for his decision to blind tag his way to winning. Benoit and Angle exchanged words, with the issues surfacing again in the Coalition. Both had a lot to say to one another, when the Undertaker came in firing up on both Angle and Benoit! 'The American Badass' wanted to avenge the loss, but when Stephanie McMahon entered the ring, the Undertaker set his sights on her - just to wind up the recipient of an Olympic Slam from the WWF Champion!
Benoit and Angle continued their onslaught of the Rock and the Undertaker ahead of the number one contender's matches coming on Monday night, looking a lot more like Coalition members should. But their attack would be short-lived, as the flames hit the ring posts: bringing out the fourth man in this tournament: Kane! 'The Big Red Machine' stomped down to the ring, and Kurt did not want to be around the seven-foot monster for one second! Benoit appeared unnerved by Kane's arrival, when Angle inexplicably shoved Benoit in his path to receive a Tombstone Piledriver from Kane! As Angle, Rock and Undertaker watched from separate parts of the ringside area, Kane ignited his pyrotechnics once more. Who would be going to No Mercy to compete in the number one contender's match? |
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Post by DTP. on Jul 4, 2020 9:02:22 GMT -5
Jakked - October 7, 2000
MCI Center in Washington, D.C.
Broadcast on syndication
Taped on October 2, 2000
The opening video package aired, bringing us to WWF Jakked - with just over two weeks to go until No Mercy live on pay-per-view. Kevin Kelly and Jonathan Coachman were calling the action.
1) WWF Tag Team Champions The Hardy Boyz def. JR Ryder and Vincent Goodnight (2:58)With the Hardy Boyz continuing their recent wave of success that has come with becoming WWF Tag Team Champions back at SummerSlam, Jeff and Matt may have met their match following an encounter with Too Cool on SmackDown this past week. It was here where the Right to Censor invaded the ring, even daring to put their hands on Team Xtreme's resident tomboy, the WWF Women's Champion Lita. Despite the RTC's philosophy being that having the gold would grant them power over the fans they wished to "save", the Hardys were back in action tonight against two young up-and-comers in JR Ryder and Vincent Goodnight. They worked hard to finish what the movement started - targeting Jeff Hardy - when Ryder was the victim of a spinout enzuigiri which granted Jeff the tag to Matt. Matt ran in and connected with a Side Effect on Goodnight for a near fall, when Matt followed with the Twist of Fate for Vincent Goodnight: followed by Jeff's Swanton Bomb for the win.
2) Al Snow def. Mideon (3:29)Following his failed pursuit of the WWF European Championship he once held at Unforgiven against Tazz, Al Snow was looking to figure out what was next as he got set to take on Mideon tonight. The Arkansas native was looking for redemption after a choice encounter with Stone Cold Steve Austin this past Thursday on SmackDown - which saw the farmer left laying courtesy of 'the Texas Rattlesnake'. Snow and Mideon exchanged holds early until the former Ministry disciple started to hit Snow hard. A sidewalk slam and a backbreaker gave him near falls, when Al made a comeback from a headlock and scored a big near fall coming off of a moonsault. Snow was feeling the energy of the crowd, scoring with a northern lights suplex before following up with the Snow Plow for three.
3) K-Kwik (w/The Kat) def. Joey Abs (3:37)Ever since he started dating his good friend the Kat, K-Kwik has established for himself a whole new persona. The young rapper got into an altercation with a man at the restaurant he took the WWF Diva to nine days ago, where K-Dawg shut the fan up and left him on his butt. K-Kwik may have been unsuccessful against Steve Blackman for the WWF Hardcore Championship on SmackDown, but he had earned the respect of 'the Lethal Weapon' - along with the fans around him. Tonight Kat cheered her date on, as he went up against the powerhouse Joey Abs. Formerly of the Mean Street Posse, Abs was looking heavier as he hammered on K-Dawg with some clubbing blows. An abdominal stretch left K-Kwik struggling, when he was able to break free with a hiptoss. A flurry of offense followed, with K-Kwik connecting with an axe kick for a near fall - soon following up with a scissors kick attempt, just for Abs to put him down with a swinging neckbreaker for another near fall. He tried to capitalize, but K-Kwik fought him off: the Mic Check giving him the win to Kat's delight.
4) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Essa Rios def. Crash Holly (4:43)Last weekend, 'the Daredevil' pulled off a huge victory against Dean Malenko to become a two-time WWF Light Heavyweight Champion, on the MTV premiere of Sunday Night Heat. It had come full circle for the luchador from Tijuana, after previously winning the title on Heat in his World Wrestling Federation debut back in February. Essa was able to again knock off a victory against 'the Ladies Man' in a rematch on SmackDown this past week, but tonight he was up against 'the Houdini of Hardcore' in non-title competition. After Hardcore Holly's unsuccessful WWF European Championship challenge to Tazz last Monday on RAW, it was up to Crash to bring some gold home for the Holly Cousins. Crash tried to keep up with Essa who caught him off-guard with a spinning headscissors and a hurricanrana for a near fall, when Crash used his power to knock Rios down with a bulldog from the second rope. Crash almost put the new champ down with a tornado DDT, and the frustration set in for the Alabama native: allowing Essa to come back with a sunset flip for a near fall - and a superkick followed! Essa climbed up and connected with a 450 splash to pick up the win!
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Post by DTP. on Jul 5, 2020 15:04:20 GMT -5
 Sunday Night Heat - October 8, 2000
Baltimore Arena in Baltimore, Maryland
Broadcast on MTV
Taped on September 26, 2000 - Live from WWF New YorkA video package aired, reviewing the chaotic last week of World Wrestling Federation action. With the WWF Championship match set for No Mercy with Kurt Angle defending the gold - and honor of his new girlfriend Stephanie McMahon - from Triple H in a rematch from Unforgiven: there has been much controversy as to who the rightful number one contender was. What started with tension between the Rock and the Undertaker would escalate, involving the WWF Champion - but also his Coalition ally Chris Benoit! To add to this, Kane threw his name in the hat of contenders, and Commissioner Mick Foley was forced to make a decision: deciding to make a four-man tournament, with the finals taking place at No Mercy to determine who would challenge Angle or Triple H come the Survivor Series! Meanwhile, with D-Generation X getting the band back together and saving the day against a highly-volatile Coalition beatdown of the Rock and the Brothers of Destruction as RAW is WAR went off the air: Stone Cold Steve Austin was the man in search of answers. He confronted 'the Game' in a dangerously explosive confrontation on SmackDown, which was left unresolved when Lance Storm tried to get in Austin's business: left laying by 'the Texas Rattlesnake' yet again.
Outside of WWF New York, the red carpet was laid out but instead of a luxurious limousine pulling up: the pick-up of 'the Texas Rattlesnake' rolled up to the entertainment complex! Stone Cold Steve Austin stepped out of his ride and tossed his car keys to a stage hand, telling him he would open a can of whoopass on him if he got one scratch on it! Austin was here on MTV's Sunday Night Heat!
The opening video package aired, bringing us to inside of WWF New York where Michael Cole was joined this week by the WWF European Champion Tazz - his co-host for the night! 'The One Man Crime Scene' bragged about being the best damn co-host there was, and that once the producers saw how great he did tonight: Sunday Night Heat would become 'the Tazz Show' - when the thug gets promoted! The two discussed an appearance from Stone Cold Steve Austin; women's action when Ivory of the Right to Censor takes on Jacqueline; and Eddie Guerrero would put the WWF Intercontinental Championship at stake against 'the Big Valbowski' Val Venis - all tonight in an action-packed hour!
1) Joe E. def. D-Lo Brown (3:51)Monday night on RAW is WAR did not go accordingly for the newest trash-talker on the scene in the World Wrestling Federation. After attempting to buy the APA into attacking D-Lo Brown given their past interactions, Bradshaw and Faarooq would turn on 'the Heatseeker', chasing him away from the arena. Perry Saturn attempted to recruit Joe E. as his partner and wound up walking out on him, leaving Joe to sustain a beating from the protection agency cofounders instead. D-Lo wanted revenge for all that Joe E. had done, including costing him his match against Tazz last Monday on RAW is WAR. He looked impressive from the off-start, with a half-crescent kick scoring a near fall. Joe E. tried to stall at ringside, but Brown came through the ropes with a suicide dive! D-Lo continued the attack with ten punches in the corner; as well as a running powerbomb that gave him two, when Joe E. got his foot on the bottom rope! D-Lo was ready for his first win in quite some time tonight, but as he attempted the Sky High, Joe E. reversed out into a sunset flip with his hands on the ropes: stealing the three count!
Joe E. scattered out to the floor, left breathless as a result of what became a competitive match with the former WWF Eurocontinental Champion. D-Lo Brown shook his head in frustration, knowing that 'the Heatseeker' had once again been able to get a win over him. While the fans booed the newcomer, D-Lo knew that he still had a ways to go to re-earn the people's respect.
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Backstage at the arena, the APA were seen watching the television monitor and discussing Joe E. Bradshaw asked Faarooq if anybody could get a contract with the World Wrestling Federation these days, reminiscing how hard it was to get a job here for so long. Faarooq told Bradshaw it was a moot point because Joe E. got what was coming to him last Monday. The Texan had no idea what "moot point" meant, when in walked Terri. The APA were pleased to see 'the She-Devil' in such a skimpy dress, as Terri declared that she was trying to enjoy her new single status but was bored. She asked the APA if they had any ideas what they could do - whilst leaning over the poker table. The boozing buddies were at a loss for words, when Terri picked up a deck of cards and suggested they had fun: suggesting strip poker! Faarooq complained Terri didn't look like she was wearing enough for strip poker, when the Texan smittenly ordered him to shut up and let her do as she pleased!
We returned to inside of WWF New York, where Michael Cole and the WWF European Champion Tazz commented on the strip poker game surely in progress between the APA and Terri. 'The One Man Crime Scene' was offended by the sheer thought of it. What was a Greek goddess like 'the She-Devil' doing wasting her time, getting her clothes off for Bradshaw and Faarooq? Tazz claimed he could beat both of their butts in minutes if he wanted to, when all of a sudden Steven Richards showed up next to the duo: drowned in boos from the fans inside of the entertainment complex. Tazz was glad to see Brother Steven, who remarked that he was not glad to be here in New York City. Proclaiming it the worst city in the United States, Richards discussed the crimes that defecated on the streets of NYC each and every day. Steven proclaimed the World Wrestling Federation a gateway for young people to mindlessly enter the criminal underworld, when Michael tried to ask about the message the movement sent to the Hardy Boyz last Thursday night. Steven explained to the "simple-minded" Michael Cole that it was simple: when the Right to Censor win the WWF Tag Team Championship, then maybe the fans would start paying the group more attention! Steven segued Cole and Tazz to the television monitor: where his fellow advocate for fighting the good fight - Ivory - would do the talking.
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2) Ivory (w/The Goodfather and Bull Buchanan) def. Jacqueline (2:55)With the Right to Censor setting their sights on winning some championship gold in their efforts to gain the attention of the fans they lectured to every week, Ivory was in women's competition against her main foe Jacqueline tonight on Heat. Ivory had not forgotten that it was Jackie who assisted in forcing her to receive a Stinkface over a week ago, and consequentially the RTC filed down to ringside to keep a close eye on Jackie's movements. Jacqueline brought the fight to Ivory early, even looking to strip the white shirt from her body just for Ivory to escape out to the floor. The former WWF Women's Champion would chase Ivory around ringside before encountering Bull Buchanan and the Goodfather - allowing Ivory to slam her face-first into the ring post! Ivory was aggressive in the ring, but an armbar was broken loose by Jackie with a big right hand, and a high kick knocked Ivory down for a near fall! Jackie tried to gain momentum by climbing to the second rope, when Goodfather needlessly tripped her from the vantage point, behind the referee's back! Ivory capitalized, delivering a facebuster - dropping to her knees - for the win.
Ivory had gotten away with the victory against Jacqueline tonight on Sunday Night Heat, raising her palm to the disapproving fans in attendance. Bull Buchanan and the Goodfather tried to join her inside the ring, just to be attacked from behind by the WWF Tag Team Champions the Hardy Boyz! Jeff and Matt were out for revenge after SmackDown, with a four man brawl breaking out at ringside! The fans were loud, made even louder when the WWF Women's Champion Lita similarly rushed to ringside to climb up to the top! Lita soared and connected with a diving crossbody on Ivory: hammering away on her until the female RTC representative was able to bail from the ring.
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Returning to WWF New York, Steven Richards was about to pop a vessel in disgust over Team Xtreme's unnecessary antics in the Right to Censor's personal business moments ago. Steven complained to Michael Cole, with Tazz unsurprisingly taking Brother Steven's side! Michael tried to debate with the two about the attractive looks of the WWF Divas, to which 'the One Man Crime Scene' told Michael that he was only saying that as a virgin that still lived with his mom! Richards began to compare the Hardy Boyz's risk-taking feats to inspiring the wasted youth of today to self-harm themselves in their back yards. Not to mention Lita: who was sexualising women with that high-riding thong of hers! Steven began to question who dressed Team Xtreme, but Chris Jericho came out of nowhere jumping the WWF European Champion from behind! Y2J had a bandaged eye, but he was here in New York City to get his hands on the man that blinded him! Jericho continued to batter on Tazz when Steven tried to aid the thug: Jericho laying Steven out with a big right hand as well! Tazz had ran for the hills, as Jericho screamed into Michael's microphone that he wasn't finished with 'the Human Suplex Machine!'
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Back in the office of the APA, Faarooq continued to strategically flick through his poker cards whilst Bradshaw sat with his eyes bugged out. His cigar fell from his mouth, as Terri was seen from behind - allowing her skimpy panties drop to the floor! 'The She-Devil' was still dressed albeit commando, as Bradshaw was in awe. Terri leaned over the table again, rubbing the cheek of the Texan and calling him "cute". Faarooq demanded they get on with the game, but Perry Saturn suddenly came stomping in! The APA were mad at the interruption, as Saturn observed what was going on and called it pathetic. Saturn told the boys that if they were bored, they could try fighting him tonight - he wasn't over the loss Joe E. gave him on RAW last Monday. Saturn called Terri a "skank" and dared Bradshaw to bring it on, to which he stood up and told Perry that he was going to get his ass beaten to a pulp for ruining this special moment for him. Saturn left, and Terri preemptively collected her panties.
Back on Heat, a chaotic scene had transpired inside WWF New York, where security was forcing Chris Jericho - bandaged eye and all - to leave the entertainment complex! Tazz was screaming at Y2J for messing with "his show" tonight, the WWF European Champion demanding security do their job and escort Jericho back to the hospital before he took his other eye out as well. 'The One Man Crime Scene' cackled at Jericho's expense as he was taken away, to which Michael Cole couldn't believe the audacity of Tazz for playing innocent in all of this. Tazz threatened to beat Cole up for saying it, angered that Jericho had laid out his good friend Steven Richards.
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3) Perry Saturn def. Bradshaw (w/Faarooq and Terri) (3:30)While 'the She-Devil' appeared to be trying to enjoy single life following her break-up of sorts with Dean Malenko, Terri had seemingly taken a liking to Bradshaw of the APA. But one man not interested in strip poker was Perry Saturn, who was peeved over the fact that his tag team partner Joe E. couldn't beat the APA on his own last Monday night. While the Texan appeared smitten with 'the She-Devil' en route to the ring, Faarooq was clearly uninterested in being the third wheel, when Saturn struck Bradshaw with a superkick and attempted to get this match finished early. A brainbuster connected as did a diving elbow drop, but the rugged Texan kicked out at two. Saturn kept mocking Terri and Faarooq from ringside which allowed Bradshaw to get back in the match: delivering a big boot and a fallaway slam to subdue Perry! The former WWF Hardcore Champion was in trouble, as he looked to finish Saturn - when Terri climbed on the apron to distract him. Bradshaw was easily distracted by such a beauty, when Saturn would come from behind with the fisherman suplex: bridging to take the win!
Bradshaw was left laying after being cost this match by 'the She-Devil' Terri, allowing Perry Saturn to have his hand raised as the victor! Saturn and Terri got into an argument where Saturn began insulting the WWF Diva, leading to Faarooq confronting Saturn himself: challenging Perry to fight him now. Saturn decided against it and left up the rampway, while Terri aided to the Texan in the ring. Had Bradshaw developed feelings for Terri?
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Inside WWF New York, Tazz was singing to the chagrin of Michael Cole as the WWF European Champion mocked the fact that Bradshaw had appeared to catch feelings for 'the She-Devil' Terri. He commented how she had been with 70% of the boys in the back, and wondered if Bradshaw had been living under a rock. Moving on, Michael discussed Commissioner Mick Foley's announcements for RAW tomorrow night, live on TNN: as the Rock would do battle with the man that took him to the limit at Unforgiven, Chris Benoit. The two discussed how 'the Rabid Wolverine' had been relentlessly wanting to avenge his loss from two weeks ago, and with the number one contender's match coming at No Mercy: it would be a huge win for the Canadian. Tazz discussed the problems that could cause the Coalition: if Kurt Angle was to walk out of No Mercy to retain the WWF Championship, and have to face Benoit! But that might not be how it goes down, when in the other match - the Brothers of Destruction collide. Tazz called it a fight between two freaks the Undertaker and Kane. They'd fought in every match imaginable: but we would finally know who owned the yard - beside himself of course!
The two were soon interrupted by Pat Patterson to the surprise of both men, when Tazz commented on how Pat was so wrinkly he looked like a lazyboy recliner chair! Patterson ordered 'the Human Suplex Machine' show him respect: he was the first ever WWF Intercontinental Champion, dammit! When asked what he was doing here, Pat explained that he was here to entertain the people of New York City. He headlined in Madison Square Garden time after time, and his career may be behind him: but he wanted to sing! Tazz changed gears and asked the people to give him a "hell yeah" if they wanted to hear Patterson sing tonight. The fans in the complex complied, with Michael Cole in disbelief!
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The WWF Intercontinental Champion Eddie Guerrero was spotted walking the halls of the backstage area. 'Latino Heat' was not in a great mood after SmackDown last Thursday night, and there was no sign of his fiancee. Whether Chyna was present or not, the champ was prepared to defend the title against Val Venis - up next on Sunday Night Heat!
Back live from WWF New York for Sunday Night Heat on MTV, Michael Cole and Tazz discussed how they couldn't believe that Pat Patterson - the first ever WWF Intercontinental Champion - was going to grace us with a musical performance following the main event. The WWF European Champion was excited to hear it: surely saying it just to spite Michael. Cole discussed RAW is WAR tomorrow night, and how with No Mercy just two weeks away on pay-per-view: it was going to be a huge night. Besides the Rock facing Chris Benoit, and the Undertaker battling Kane; in a match just signed by Commissioner Mick Foley after earlier tonight - Chris Jericho would take on Steven Richards! Tazz said he was pulling for Brother Steven all the way. Not only that, but the Hardy Boyz and Lita would be in six-person tag team action against the Goodfather and Bull Buchanan!
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Val Venis was making his way down to the ring for the main event, 'the Big Valbowski' making his first appearance since being left laying at the hands of the Right to Censor two weeks ago. Val was in a great mood and was proud to whip off his towel for the female fans in attendance. Val addressed the ladies in the crowd, before discussing how it was some time ago he made a very terrible business decision when he decided to acquire the managerial services of one Trish Stratus. He was made to quit his day job and stop producing the raunchiest, dirtiest, most stimulating videos the adult film community had ever seen - all because he hoped to score with the blonde beauty. With that said, Val compared this to 'Latino Heat's "dysfunction". He knew what it was like to be shackled to a woman that likes to get up to no good: just look how the match with Rikishi turned out for Chyna! Val promised Eddie that his "little Mexican jumping bean" would grow in due time, but for now: it was time for 'the Big Valbowski' to once again become WWF Intercontinental Champion! Eddie Guerrero interrupted, immediately pacing down to the ring for this title match. 'Latino Heat' wasted no time, having to be restrained by the referee!
4) Eddie Guerrero (c) def. Val Venis to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship (5:24)'Latino Heat' was in a foul mood tonight on Heat, given that this past Thursday night on SmackDown, his efforts to help his fiancee Chyna in her match with Rikishi went awry: causing 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' to find herself crushed beneath the unconscious 400-pound frame of the large Samoan! But while Eddie wished for revenge on 'Big Kish', tonight he had a remotivated Val Venis to concern himself with. 'The Big Valbowski' wanted to become the WWF Intercontinental Champion again, and as Eddie's hotheaded nature got the better of him early, Val almost scored big with a spinout powerbomb! Venis brought the fight to 'Latino Heat', when Guerrero ducked out of the ring and was able to drag Val out to the floor - tossing him into the announce table! Eddie grounded the taller challenger, stomping away at the legs before applying a variation of the Mexican surfboard stretch: wrenching at the neck of Venis. Val's neck problems had been documented, but when Eddie attempted to capitalize further, Venis cut Eddie down with a series of right hands! Venis connected with a Russian legsweep, but the champ managed to get his rope on the bottom rope. Venis considered the best course of action, and tried climbing up to the top rope for the Money Shot, when Eddie decked him! Guerrero climbed up to the top rope, and as the two battled for supremacy up there: Dean Malenko ran down to ringside and clubbed Val in the back of the head! The referee didn't see it, and Eddie connected with a sunset flip off the top - clinging his feet on the ropes to retain the title!
Dean Malenko backed up the rampway, pleased with his actions. 'The Ladies Man' had not forgotten WWF New York during RAW on Monday, where Val Venis had insulted him and stolen his girls! As Malenko smiled at the expense of a cheated 'Big Valbowski', the WWF Intercontinental Champion rolled out to the floor where - on his knees - 'Latino Heat' celebrated with the gold held high above his head!
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Back in WWF New York, Pat Patterson had graced the stage - taking the microphone from DJ Skribble following his introduction - so that the first ever WWF Intercontinental Champion could entertain the people at the complex in Times Square! Patterson performed to the best of his abilities, to a song by Frank Sinatra - to which the people of New York City seemed to extremely enjoy! After the Stooge concluded his song number however, the glass shattered: bringing out Stone Cold Steve Austin! 'The Texas Rattlesnake' looked Patterson up and down - flipping the WWF Hall of Famer off! The fans in the entertainment complex were going ballistic at the sight of Stone Cold, who approached Michael Cole and Tazz to ask what was going on. Michael welcomed him to Sunday Night Heat, that the millions watching on MTV had to be losing their mind from home right now. Stone Cold wasn't interested in discussing his fans tonight, instead explaining that 'the Texas Rattlesnake' was here to find the son of a b*tch that hit him with his car. Austin exclaimed that for one entire year, he has had to keep walking out to his mailbox to collect the cheques from the World Wrestling Federation - but when you can't do your job, those cheques sure as hell don't keep coming! Michael asked Steve the ramifications of the person that ran him down, if Austin was able to find out who did it. Austin was blunt and told Cole that he was going to open a can of whoopass that individual had never seen before in his life! Before his career-threatening surgery, all that was on Austin's mind was the World Wrestling Federation. But then after being ran down by that car last November, the only thing that's been on his mind was revenge!
Austin noticed that 'the One Man Crime Scene' had been quiet this whole interview, and wanted to know what was going through the WWF European Champion's cueball head. Stone Cold asked Tazz if it was because of Chris Jericho doing a number on him earlier tonight, or if it was more about how for the past hour: it was 'the Human Suplex Machine' that had been busting his balls, and running his mouth about old Stone Cold! Steve demanded Tazz look at him, knocking his orange sunglasses off. Austin asked Tazz if he knew anything he had to share with 'the Texas Rattlesnake', to which Tazz glared Steve out and told him that he didn't have a damn thing to say to Steve Austin! Stone Cold shrugged it off, telling Michael that he knew there was nothing he had to say. Austin then lamped Tazz: the unlikeable thug getting exactly what he deserved tonight! The co-host of Heat was getting his ass kicked by Stone Cold before the people of WWF New York, with the thug receiving his second attack tonight! Security was finally able to ply Stone Cold away from Tazz, who rushed back up to his feet trash talking 'the Rattlesnake!' With the commotion going on around him, Michael Cole discussed what a night it had been and ran down RAW is WAR tomorrow night one more time. But next week on MTV's Heat, his special guest would be Stephanie McMahon - and his co-host would be none other than Trish Stratus!
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 RAW is WAR - October 9, 2000
Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California
Live on TNN
A video package aired, taking a look back at the chaotic week the World Wrestling Federation Championship picture had last week. With Triple H's return to confront Kurt Angle, and the match made for No Mercy - there has been a cast and crew of other WWF Superstars making claims to title shots of their own. Included with those come the likes of the Rock, the Undertaker and fellow Coalition member: Chris Benoit. The first sign of cracks appeared last Thursday with Angle's paranoia where it pertained to Benoit's allegiance: but the big shocker came at the climax of a tag team main event that saw Benoit pin Rock - as 'the Big Red Machine' entered the scene and left the Coalition laying. With four men hell bent on the WWF Championship opportunity come Survivor Series next month - who would be the number one contender?
The opening video package aired, as we cut to the packed house where pyrotechnics collided across the stage: the people of Anaheim screaming with anticipation! Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler proudly welcomed us to the home of WrestleMania last April - the Arrowhead Pond - on a huge night for RAW is WAR, with less than two weeks to go until No Mercy! They made note of the matches set up by Commissioner Mick Foley - with future title implications - between the Rock and the man that took him to the limit back at Unforgiven, Chris Benoit. But also, the Brothers of Destruction set to collide when the Undertaker battles his half-brother Kane! Also announced for tonight: the Right to Censor do battle with the three members of Team Xtreme.
Triple H made his way out to the ring to a huge response from Anaheim, California - a far cry from the reception he received when he was here at the conclusion of WrestleMania. 'The Cerebral Assassin' walked down to the ring with a water bottle in one hand: but a microphone in the other. As 'the Game' stood and witnessed the chants of his name, Triple H was quick to ask the crowd if they were ready to see Kurt Angle get the ever-loving cr*p kicked out of him at No Mercy! He discussed all that the Olympic Gold Medalist had done, stealing his opportunities and taking the WWF Championship from him. But on top of that, the Olympian has made it known he is a 'Megastar' - and after he beat him back at Unforgiven; and turned his family against him? Triple H wanted to make it known that the only "megastar" here was the man that was going to unleash hell on him in thirteen days! 'The Game' expressed his heartbreak of Stephanie McMahon filing for divorce, and wanting to take everything away from him - how it hurts him. He loved that woman, but it was no surprise that once 'the Game' lost the WWF Championship: that they were on borrowed time. He fought for Stephanie's honor, they had their difficulties and he thought they had patched things up - but clearly, Stephanie has a habit of getting beneath the guys that have something going for them!
Triple H went to continue, when he was interrupted by the group of the Coalition! Stephanie McMahon walked out with a disgusted look on her face, as Shane McMahon, Kurt Angle, the Big Show, Edge and Christian followed. The group appeared unphased by 'the Game's comments, as Shane O'Mac mocked Triple H for sobbing over the past. He claimed that the mighty had fallen, and now Triple H wanted to garner sympathy from these people! But where were these people when for months at a time, Triple H was running everybody in the McMahon-Helmsley Faction down into the ground? People appeared to forget that it was Triple H that caused the regime to collapse, because of his own manipulative, conceited actions! But now, there was no regime: it was all about the future. Shane snarled to loud boos, when Kurt Angle took to the microphone. He claimed that Shane was hilarious, reminding everybody of how Triple H used to be a fearsome man. He had the girl, he had the gold, and he had the power...but what happened to all of that!? Kurt would tell them: 'the Megastar' happened! Kurt commented how he took Triple H down, and he stole the title he wanted more than anything. He met the girl - his beautiful new girlfriend of a 'Billion Dollar Princess', and he showed her the light! And now, he can see Triple H standing alone in that ring - and it's clear as day that now it was the Olympian that had the power, in the Coalition! Edge, Christian and even Show laughed at 'the Game's expense, but Triple H responded by telling the group that they may have the power. They may have the gold, and they may have the woman - but out of the three of those, there was a fourth thing that he still had in him: the strength and fortitude to kick all of their asses! Triple H beckoned the Coalition to come down and play the Game, which led to a huddle from the Coalition camp.
As the WWF Champion, Shane O'Mac and 'the Billion Dollar Princess' discussed the decision among themselves, Stephanie turned to her future ex-husband, telling Hunter that he was never the smartest guy she knew. At that point, Angle, Shane, Edge, Christian and Show began to make their way down to the ring! Triple H had invited them, as he immediately knocked both members of Edge and Christian down just to receive a series of clubbing blows from the WWF Champion! Edge and Christian joined in, just for Triple H to toss Christian over the top rope, and deliver a spinebuster to the man he meets at No Mercy! Triple H looked to Pedigree Edge, when the Big Show came from behind with a giant headbutt to the back of the head! 'The Giant' was the differencemaker, as Show held him so that Edge could knock him down with a big spear! Stephanie watched on pleased, as Show, Edge, Christian and Shane put the boots to 'the Game'. They held him in place for Angle to rub the WWF Championship in his rival's face, when D-Generation X rushed the ring! Not having forgotten the attack from Edge, Christian and Show on SmackDown, DX hit the ring taking everybody out! X-Pac kicked Show in the legs just to catch the 500-pounder's collosal hand to his throat...but Billy Gunn dropkicked him free! The Coalition ran scared of X-Pac, Gunn, Road Dogg and their leader Triple H, with the group wanting to throw down with the Coalition! Angle wanted to fight, but Shane refused to let the Coalition return to the ring. The fans booed, as Kurt talked trash to Triple H: when Road Dogg took to the microphone. Surveying Arrowhead Pond, he asked if they wanted to see DX take the Coalition out to the woodshed, right here tonight! The fans roared, and Angle fired back: accepting the challenge! It looked like we were in store for a historic night, with an eight-man tag team situation made here tonight!
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In the backstage area, Kane was seen walking the halls on a splitscreen. On the other half was the Undertaker. The Brothers of Destruction were set to do war again here tonight, with the winner going to compete in a number one contender's match at No Mercy. Who would come out on top this time? We would find out, next!
1) The Undertaker def. Kane (5:11)After the wars these two men have had, it seemed inevitable that the Brothers of Destruction would reunite in an eternal battle over who the more imposing man was. With the WWF Championship being set firmly in 'the American Badass's sights, he was surprised when 'the Big Red Machine' announced his own intentions of becoming WWF Champion on SmackDown last week. But now, in order to meet the winner of the Rock and Chris Benoit in thirteen days at No Mercy - which of the brothers wanted it more? The Undertaker offered a fist bump before the match, but Kane was ready to fight and nothing else. The two squared off, when Kane fired off on Undertaker with blow after blow. 'The Deadman' would not go down and struck back with some heavy blows, when Kane went up to the second rope just to receive an uppercut from Undertaker! He hammered on Kane in the corner, but when attempting Old School on the monster, Kane came off the second rope with a flying clothesline! Kane contained Undertaker with a vice grip, but Undertaker broke free and connected with a charging DDT off the ropes for a near fall. He next looked to attempt the Last Ride, just for Kane to power out of it! Kane looked for a Chokeslam that went blocked, as Undertaker hit the ropes for a vaulting clothesline! 'The Deadman' looked for a Chokeslam of his own, when Kane choked his way free and prepared a Tombstone Piledriver...when Undertaker flipped him over for a Tombstone of his own: pinning Kane's hands to his chest for the win!
The Undertaker's hand was raised as the triumphant victor, and was officially going to No Mercy to meet the winner of the Rock and Chris Benoit. Cameras caught a glimpse from the Rock's dressing room, and he wasn't even watching the battle the Brothers of Destruction had just had! 'The People's Champ' was psyching himself up for 'the Rabid Wolverine' later tonight. Back live in the ring, 'the Big Red Machine' slowly sat up to meet the Undertaker - who wanted to offer him a hand up to his feet. Kane contemplated it, but instead rolled from the ring! 'The Big Red Machine' was out of the title hunt, and it was obvious he wasn't pleased about it.
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Team Xtreme were seated in their locker room, the WWF Tag Team Champions and WWF Women's Champion discussing the Right to Censor ahead of the six-person tag match later tonight. Lita was beside herself at Steven Richards, wanting nothing more than to kick his butt tonight. Matt told her that she could do just that: but first he and Jeff had to make sure the Goodfather and Bull Buchanan were out of their way. In walked Too Cool, who confronted the Hardys: Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay commenting on their own experiences with the RTC. Scotty 2 Hotty claimed how they were "wack", but they were dangerous. Grandmaster Sexay told Scotty not to go soft on him - instead telling the Hardys that they weren't pleased with how their title match went on SmackDown last week. Grandmaster feistily asked for a rematch, causing Scotty to hold him back! The Hardys jumped to their feet, as Jeff told Too Cool they could have their rematch - after they were done with the Right to Censor! Scotty seemed surprised at how riled up Grandmaster was.
In a dark room, the Holly Cousins sat beneath a bright light bulb. Hardcore complained, asking what Crash had done to p*ss "him" off. Crash defensively stammered, claiming that he hadn't done anything to wind up here. 'The Houdini of Hardcore' admitted he was afraid of the dark, causing 'the Big Shot' to slap Crash upside the head: he knew he was full of trash. In stepped Stone Cold Steve Austin from the shadows, telling the Hollys to quit whining like a couple of school girls. He wanted answers! Asking of their whereabouts on the night of the 1999 Survivor Series, Crash started whimpering as he said he was trying to buy beer! He had to use fake ID because the vendor wouldn't give him any! Crash covered his face in shame when Austin started hanging the light, and Hardcore demanded to know why Crash didn't just ask him! The Hollys continued to squabble, when Austin shut them up! He told the Hollys that they'd received enough blows to the head to tell Stone Cold that neither one of them had the brain capacity to orchestrate something like this. Austin told the two they made him sick: demanding they get the hell out of their sight! The interrogation was not a success.
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Back live, Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler discussed what had happened at WWF New York last night on MTV's Sunday Night Heat, where Tazz's interview with Steven Richards soon led to the WWF European Champion getting blasted by the bandage-eyed Chris Jericho - who had been gunning for him ever since 'the One Man Crime Scene' blinded him with J.R.'s candyjar two weeks prior. Tazz came stomping down to ringside ahead of Y2J's match against the Right to Censor member, with the WWF European Champion graciously greeting his fellow commentators for this match! 'The King' was not happy to see him.
2) Chris Jericho def. Steven Richards (w/The Right to Censor) (2:25)Y2J was making his first appearance in in-ring competition since being blinded by 'the One Man Crime Scene' two weeks ago on RAW is WAR - but it was clear that the eye sight of Chris Jericho was still not completely recovered. After interrupting Brother Steven's interview with Tazz last night on Sunday Night Heat, the Right to Censor wanted to put Jericho in his place ahead of their six-person tag team match coming later on tonight. Steven cowered from Jericho early, leading Y2J on a wild goose chase around the ringside area: lamped by Bull Buchanan with a big clothesline as Ivory had the referee distracted! Tazz continued to make jokes at the expense of Y2J, when Jericho fought out from a camel clutch with an enzuigiri! Y2J hit the ropes, just for the Goodfather to trip him - allowing Steven to pummel Jericho, targeting his eye! That's when Commissioner Mick Foley had had enough, limping out to the ring and confronting RTC - ejecting them from ringside! The RTC were furious, when back inside Jericho swept him into the Walls of Jericho - forcing Steven to tap in seconds!
With the Right to Censor continuing to argue with Commissioner Mick Foley on the rampway, Chris Jericho kept the Walls of Jericho applied on Steven Richards. That is until WWF European Champion Tazz came from commentary: hooking Jericho from behind with the Tazzmission! Y2J was in a bad way, as the thug refused to relinquish the hold! 'The One Man Crime Scene' was not finished with Y2J, as he stood tall after this cheap ambush tonight.
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In the APA's office, Bradshaw was sat drinking a bottle of beer discussing how great Terri was. The Texan appeared smitten with the WWF Diva, as he continued to tell Faarooq about how 'the She-Devil' was beautiful, and sexy, and had a smile that lit up an entire bar. Faarooq slammed his beer bottle down and told Bradshaw that she was like all of the other rats they had met over the years. He asked if Bradshaw had even seen the list of guys Terri had been with. Bradshaw appeared miffed and disagreed, when Terri herself walked in wearing suspenders and a large trenchcoat. Terri smiled nervously as she interrupted the boys to ask if it was a bad time. Placing her leg on the poker table, Terri wanted to ask Bradshaw to meet up with her in an hour to talk...behind the arena. She smiled and said goodbye, leaving Bradshaw's eyes bolting out of his head! Faarooq said "damn".
We returned to footage taken from earlier today in Hollywood, where T&A were seen hanging out at the beach. Test was catching some rays, whilst Albert complained about how awful sunscreen felt on his hairy body. Test told him not to complain. It was October, and Hollywood was red hot! The two were soon met up with by a Baywatch-clad Trish Stratus. In a red swimsuit, Trish asked her boys if they were ready to whip her into shape. She had invited them here because she was sick of being pushed around by the other Divas: she wanted to become a serious threat in that ring. We cut to a video montage, showing the acrobatic and gorgeous Trish running across the beach in slow motion - joined by Test, also in stellar shape. And beside them...the gasping for air Albert, in all of his furry glory. T&A appeared to be helping train Trish, in a scene straight out of Rocky III.
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Back live, the WWF Intercontinental Champion Eddie Guerrero was seen making his way down to the ring, 'Latino Heat' not looking happy with how things fared for his fiancee this past week on SmackDown. The crowd in Anaheim were not pleased to see the champ grace in the ring, as he ferociously told the people of Arrowhead Pond how he bet they were all glad to see that sickening fatass Samoan land on his precious 'Mamacita'. Eddie claimed that Rikishi had it out for her and was clearly jealous. Chyna had a rocking, Playboy bunny body - and Rikishi had tried to take that from her! Eddie appeared to neglect the part he inadvertently played in his absent 'Mamacita's injury, when Guerrero told Rikishi that he wasn't done with him: he was challenging 'Big Kish' to get his ass out here right now! The fans cheered, as Rikishi quickly responded to the invitation. The 400-pound Samoan appeared pleased with Eddie's rage, stepping out to the rampway in a suit clad with his name on it. Removing his shades, Rikishi told Eddie that it was poetic to see him out here getting all passionate over his girl. 'Big Kish' told the fans that everybody knew the legend of 'Latino Heat's temper, and now they're all witnessing it in the flesh. Despite what Eddie did to cause this. Eddie pled innocence, telling Rikishi that he was jealous that his good friend Chyna - who he crushed - is getting married to the sexiest Latino alive, over his fat waste of space!
Rikishi asked the people who they believed more, before taking it to the tape to show a replay of what really went down on SmackDown last week. We saw Eddie run down to ringside and clobber Rikishi from behind with the WWF Intercontinental Championship, causing 'Big Kish' to collapse on top of 'the Ninth Wonder of the World'. Back live, the fans were fully behind Rikishi - as he told Eddie that he knew he had a lot of pent-up frustration. Whether that's because he knew his fiancee was more popular than he was, or because he's not as impressive as 'Big Kish' was - that's his business. Rikishi proposed that they settle this right now - walking down to the ring! Eddie called Rikishi cowardly for wanting to handle this with his hands, but Guerrero was left with no choice but to strike Rikishi as he tried to enter the ring. Rikishi immediately responded with a right hand knocking Eddie down, before following up with a huge Samoan Drop! Rikishi slammed into Eddie in the corner, with the Stinkface prepared: when Chyna made her way out to the ring! 'The Ninth Wonder of the World' had taped ribs, as the glamazon stepped inside the ring, with both Eddie and Rikishi wondering what she was about to do! Chyna gave Eddie a dirty look, before decking Rikishi with a big forearm strike! Eddie had persuaded Chyna that he was in the right despite video footage, and Eddie followed up with another shot with the title belt! Rikishi was still moving, when Chyna mounted him with further elbow strikes: all while Eddie climbed to the top rope! Eddie soared with a Frog Splash into the anatomy of Rikishi - with Chyna helping her man back up to his feet! The fans in Anaheim hated the sight, when 'Mamacita' dipped Eddie into a masculine French kiss - leaving Eddie pleasantly surprised by what had just transpired! Rikishi sat up in the ring, his eyes set on Eddie Guerrero and Chyna.
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In the backstage hallway, Commissioner Mick Foley was trying to walk away from the pursuing Right to Censor members, as Ivory led Bull Buchanan and the Goodfather. Ivory was in disbelief at the fact their Commissioner was choosing to be against what they were trying to accomplish. They were fighting the good fight, and Mick wasn't even trying to support what they were doing in trying to better the World Wrestling Federation! Mick shut them up, telling the RTC that he didn't support them because they were nothing but censors. Foley compared Steven Richards to Phil Mushnick, trying to silence the WWF's creative freedom: but he was tired of them and if they wanted any title shots to "give them power" over the fans - they had to beat Team Xtreme tonight! Foley marched away, leaving the three RTC members vexed, with the intergender tag team match up next.
Back from the commercial break, Chris Benoit was skipping rope ahead of his heated encounter with the Rock, when in walked Shane McMahon. 'The Rabid Wolverine' swiftly put the rope away, as Shane expressed his desire to talk to Chris about the situation with the number one contender. Shane wanted to know what Benoit was thinking - how the Coalition was together to pave the way for the 21st century. Shane told Chris that Kurt Angle may be the WWF Champion now, but there was plenty of time to rise to the occasion and compete for the richest prize in the business, when they take out the other WWF Superstars. Chris told Shane that he didn't care what the bigger picture looked like for the Coalition, nor did he care what Kurt Angle thought - knowing he sent Shane to talk to him. In walked the WWF Champion himself, as Kurt Angle applauded Benoit's aggressive nature. He wasn't stopping for any man, and he respected it: much like he respected Benoit's showmanship, his tenacity and his burning grit to be the best. Angle placed his hand on Benoit's shoulder, demanding he mangle the Rock tonight in phase one of the Coalition's control over the WWF Championship. Benoit coldly glared at the title on Kurt's shoulder and left. Angle's smile remained, while Shane appeared concerned.
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3) The Right to Censor def. Team Xtreme (4:22)As the Hardy Boyz continued to impress in title defences as WWF Tag Team Champions, it appeared that the competition would never end for the young risktakers from Cameron, North Carolina. On SmackDown, in the midst of their title match with Too Cool, it was the Right to Censor who intervened - targeting the Hardys and claiming that the way to influence was to capture the gold. After Steven Richards was beaten by Chris Jericho earlier on, the RTC would have to compete without Brother Steven in their corner - as Ivory started out with WWF Women's Champion Lita. Lita caught her off-guard with a DDT and a missile dropkick from the second, when Bull Buchanan came in with Jeff Hardy. Jeff tried to continue, impressing with a spinning headscissors and a double suplex from the Hardys took Bull down, when Goodfather came from behind: a reverse DDT crashing Jeff to the mat! Buchanan and Goodfather dominated Jeff with a double facebuster and a train of clubbing blows in the corner, when Jeff was able to dropkick both men off the ropes - the tag made to older brother Matt! Matt caught Bull with a gutwrench suplex and reversed a death valley driver from Goodfather into a DDT, before making the tag to Lita! Lita came in tackling Ivory to the mat, as the Hardys fought the RTC to the ringside area! Jeff came off the barricade with a dive caught by Goodfather, while inside, Lita was about to go up to the top for a Moonsault...when Steven Richards stumbled down to the ring, shoving her off the top rope! The referee was with Matt and Buchanan, but Ivory covered Lita to pick up an important victory!
The Right to Censor had gotten the job done in disposing of Team Xtreme, with Ivory scoring a huge win against the WWF Women's Champion. It was made possible by the returning Steven Richards, who was still visibly feeling the effects of his match with Chris Jericho earlier tonight. But the match was not over yet, as Goodfather drilled Matt with a gorilla press across the barricade; and Bull Buchanan cut Jeff down with a scissors kick on the floor! Ivory raised the WWF Women's Championship high over Lita, with Brother Steven watching on: proud of the movement. Commissioner Mick Foley could not deny the success of the RTC.
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The New Age Outlaws were backstage watching the television monitor, as Billy Gunn expressed his disgust with the Right to Censor. Mr. Ass couldn't believe the RTC could even be considered contenders to the WWF Tag Team Championship, when Road Dogg told Billy they could recapture those belts anytime they wanted. Triple H entered the picture, wanting to thank the New Age Outlaws for helping him take care of business earlier tonight. But as he apologized to Billy for how they acted when he went out injured, he wanted them to know that tonight's eight-man tag team match was very important. He'd been watching the dissension grow within D-Generation X: and it's not the DX he knows. He's seen the problems with the Outlaws and X-Pac develop, and they couldn't afford that tonight. Road Dogg told 'the Game' that they knew they could get the job done, and that they had their own beef with the Coalition...it was X-Pac Triple H had to worry about! 'The Game' told them he would speak with X-Pac himself, and to get ready for all out war with the Coalition.
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Meanwhile, The Rock was spotted leaving his dressing room. With the winner set to meet the Undertaker in a number one contender's match at No Mercy in under two weeks, tonight was extremely important to 'the Great One'. Rock walked with a purpose, en route to an Unforgiven rematch against Chris Benoit - up next!
The WWF Intercontinental Champion Eddie Guerrero was enamored by Chyna's appearance earlier, choosing 'Latino Heat' over that fat slob, Rikishi. 'The Ninth Wonder of the World' walked hand-in-hand with her fiancee, when Chyna told Eddie that she wanted to surprise him tonight - and it worked. Eddie smittenly asked Chyna if she knew he wouldn't ever want to hurt her, and Chyna assured him that she wouldn't let anything ruin the rest of their lives together. They kissed with passion, when Chyna roped Eddie into a nearby janitor's closet. A modern day Bonnie and Clyde.
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4) The Rock def. Chris Benoit (13:03)With the WWF Championship chase set to climax at No Mercy in less than two weeks, the winner of this important match would go on to face the Undertaker on pay-per-view in Albany, where the victor would challenge for the WWF Championship gold at November's Survivor Series. These two men had so much built-up animosity spanning from the Rock's big win over Chris Benoit back at Unforgiven, and ever since 'the Rabid Wolverine' has been lusting over the opportunity to torture 'the Great One'. Benoit and Rock squared off before breaking out into a major back-and-forth moments after: Rock and Benoit going blow for blow, with Rock's sequence of right hands cut off by Benoit's. The Canadian caught Rock with a gutbuster and a backbreaker, with Benoit changing the pace of this match. 'The Canadian Crippler' plotted to torture Rock, beginning with a series of chops in the corner. Rock again lashed back with a series of rights, and a belly-to-belly suplex sent Benoit reeling out to the floor! The two brawled at ringside, as the Undertaker watched on intently from the backstage area. At ringside, Rock reversed a suplex on the floor, just for Benoit to send Rock bouncing off of the ring post as the action went to a commercial break! We returned live to the sight of Benoit containing Rock in a Sharpshooter - 'the Brahma Bull' bloodied from the ring post shot. Rock refused to quit, able to make the bottom rope. Benoit was unconvinced by Rock's resilience however, scoring with a succession of German suplexes before heading to the top rope. Benoit wanted the Diving Headbutt, when Rock came back: and a superplex connected! Rock was in a bad way, as he scored with a spinebuster: but when he tried for the People's Elbow, Benoit caught him with the Crippler Crossface! Rock tried to fight it, able to roll out after several moments, when both collided with the referee! Both Superstars were battered from the damage sustained in this match, when pyrotechnics blasted from the stage: and out came Kane! 'The Big Red Machine' stormed down to the ring, grabbing Rock by the thoat and Chokeslamming him to hell! Anaheim booed Kane loudly, when he turned and gave Benoit a Chokeslam for good measure as well! The monster left in spite over losing out on the title chase, while back inside, both men - along with the referee - were forced to recover. Both traded blows on their last legs, when Chris tried to surprise Rock with another Crossface - but Rock got out and dropped Benoit with the Rock Bottom: to pick up the three count!
Despite the odds of a highly motivated 'Rabid Wolverine', and despite the spite of a furious 'Big Red Machine' Kane, it was the Rock who was walking out the winner of this Unforgiven rematch against Chris Benoit! The Undertaker was seen looking on in intrigue at his locker room television monitor, knowing that now he had the opportunity to kick the Rock's ass. 'The Great One' was slow to return back to his feet, having his hand raised. The Rock was going to No Mercy to compete for a shot at the WWF Championship. The only man in 'the People's Champ's way however, was 'the American Badass' the Undertaker!
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Backstage, Commissioner Mick Foley was hanging out in front of the interview area - the cage mesh wall behind him, and the barrel prop used as his desk. Foley was in awe of the idea of the Rock fighting the Undertaker at No Mercy, despite his prior objections. In walked Lance Storm to interrupt Mick's fantasies, reminding Mick that he was still yet to find out which title he was to compete for. Mick appeared to forget, when 'the Pride of Calgary' angrily threatened to quit the World Wrestling Federation again: but Mick confessed that he was kidding. He knew Lance had been working for this, which is why he was fighting a 'Lethal Weapon' for the WWF Hardcore Championship next! Storm was not happy with the idea, telling Mick he didn't want the 24/7 title! Storm threatened to walk out, when Mick told Lance to get out there or he would sue him for breach of contract. This was Lance's big chance!
We returned to WWF New York, where the Dudley Boyz were seen hanging out on the stage, with a sea of rowdy fans in attendance at the entertainment complex in Times Square. D-Von and Bubba Ray expressed how great a pleasure it was to be here in Dudleyville, with the best fans in the world tonight. D-Von agreed with Bubba, telling him how beat up they had been from grinding away on the road each and every night of the week. Bubba then reminded D-Von of how things had appeared to have heated up in the tag team division, asking D-Von how close they had come back at SummerSlam in Tables, Ladders and Chairs. Very close! D-Von then told the people in New York City that they weren't done by a long shot, and that they had been watching things very closely. When they get back into that ring, there was only one thing on their minds, and that was once again becoming the most dominant tag team in the World Wrestling Federation: by becoming two-time WWF Tag Team Champions!
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We returned live in Anaheim, where the Big Bossman was now in 'the Texas Rattlesnake's interrogation room. The law enforcer was not impressed with his set-up, telling him that this was not what a real interrogation room even looks like. Stone Cold Steve Austin came right into frame, getting in Bossman's face, telling Bossman that he bet he thought he was such a tough guy. He's probably done dozens of these, so how could Stone Cold make Bossman crack? A surly Bossman told Steve he could go to hell, when Austin broached the subject of how Bossman was a sketchy guy in 1999. He fed Al Snow his own dog. He stole the Big Show's father's casket. Austin knew that Bossman was a loose cannon cop, ready to blow: so could he have been the man responsible by running him down? Bossman told Steve that he didn't need to confess to anything, demanding a lawyer. Austin retaliated, telling him he was free to leave anytime: but it would come at a price. Bossman glared Steve out, when the hard-nosed enforcer tried to pick up his nightstick just for Austin to deck him with a right hand! Austin threw the table on top of him, before stomping a mudhole on the table-covered Bossman! 'The Texas Rattlesnake' ran his mouth, calling Bossman a dumb son of a b*tch! Austin knew it wasn't Bossman, as Steve stormed out continuing his investigation!
. 5) Lance Storm def. Steve Blackman (c) to win the WWF Hardcore Championship (3:47)After making an impressive debut in the spring and capturing the WWF European Championship in the summer, 'the Pride of Calgary's luck had appeared to have ran out amidst the return of Stone Cold Steve Austin. Feeling wronged by Commissioner Mick Foley, and falling victim to Stunner after Stunner, Lance Storm threatened to quit the World Wrestling Federation until he was stopped by 'the Commish' with a title opportunity. Lance was not glad to find out he would be challenging for the WWF Hardcore Championship, and 'the Lethal Weapon' gave Lance a tough time right out of the gate. Blackman lit Lance up with several kicks to the chest, when Storm fought out with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. He took to using the kendo stick on the champ, when Blackman fired back with a dropkick! Steve started battering Lance with countless shots using the trash can lid, and got a near fall off of a Russian legsweep with the kendo stick! Blackman covered, but Lance broke free with a trash can. The challenger left to grab a steel chair, just for Blackman to baseball slide it out of his hands! Blackman tried using the chair, when Lance Storm blasted him with a Super Kick into the chair - knocking him out! Storm covered - winning the title!
For someone that was not happy to hear he would be challenging for it, Lance Storm was over the moon after being handed the WWF Hardcore Championship! 'The Pride of Calgary' dropped to his knees and hugged the title - parading the belt high. Steve Blackman's dominant reign had been ended by an unlikely contender, as Lance held the title high above his head: not looking like he was ready to quit the World Wrestling Federation at all.
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Backstage, X-Pac was gearing up for the eight-man tag team main event when there was a knock at the door. In came Triple H, who wanted to ask X-Pac how he was feeling about tonight's war. He claimed that he was hell bent on taking the Coalition down tonight, proclaiming that this was D-Generation X territory! 'The Game' took a seat, asking X-Pac how he was really feeling. He pressed X-Pac for his problems with the New Age Outlaws getting back together, and how he feels boxed out. Triple H wanted to know if X-Pac was still feeling like the weak link in DX, to which X-Pac assured Hunter he was not going to let him down. He knew exactly how important it was to 'the Game'. Triple H returned to his feet, telling X-Pac that he wanted DX's problems to be water under the bridge. Tonight, there couldn't be any screwups. D-Generation X had to show the Coalition who the boss truly was. X-Pac nodded, with Triple H's words holding significance.
We returned to the camp of the Coalition, where Edge, Christian and the Big Show were all seated aside Shane McMahon. The four discussed the eight-man tag team match tonight, when in walked WWF Champion Kurt Angle looking ready to rallly the troops. 'The Megastar' discussed how the Coalition are the future of the World Wrestling Federation. They have shown time and time again that they can get the job done, pointing to the gold around his waist as an example of what they had managed to accomplish so far. Angle then turned his attention to D-Generation X - a group of degenerates, shockingly - seeking a time gone by. They were radical, they were hungry, and they were out to reclaim what was theirs. Edge raised his hand, claiming that DX also loved the worst color combination of all: green and black. Angle agreed, when Christian made a joke about X-Pac never growing out of those colors. He was having an identity crisis! Even the Big Show laughed, as Shane commented on their reunion serving as a way to try and make people forget about Mr. Ass's lack of success. The group laughed again, when Stephanie McMahon entered the frame. She wasn't in a laughing mood. She wanted the Coalition to succeed, much like she wanted her boyfriend Kurt Angle to succeed at No Mercy. The Coalition could not afford to lose tonight, to send a message to her ex-husband Triple H, and to send a message to the other the WWF Superstars! Kurt told the group to go and get them tonight.
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Inside of Arrowhead Pond, the ring was clad in a fine dining table adorned in cutlery and champagne glasses, all the while some orchestral music was playing throughout. Anaheim, California had to be confused, when out came a man dressed in a three-piece grey suit. Sporting short brown hair, the mild-mannered gentleman appeared thrilled to be walking to the ring in front of the sell-out crowd. The man climbed into the ring and waved to the masses in attendance, saluting all for attending this evening. Introducing himself as William Regal, he declared himself as a 'Goodwill Ambassador' to every man, woman and child around him. The Brit discussed why he had gathered everybody here this evening, for a crash course reminder in what it takes to be a person of principle. In order to be someone of importance, and someone that others may look fondly on, they all needed to remember two words: personal hygiene. Regal took out a toothbrush and asked the people what they use them for, when William reminded everybody that they must brush their teeth three times a day to get those white teeth sparkling! Of course, William didn't believe anybody did that - looking around and seeing the yellow smiles shine through from everybody here in Anaheim! The fans booed, as William commented on how everybody must use the correct tools to take good care of themselves - whether it's using deodorant, or showering on a daily basis. The fans began to boo the overly-advising Englishman, when Regal sought attention to the dining table set up in the ring. William told the fans that it was easy for the common fan's brain to be left baffled by the amount of cutlery on the table, before running through the different uses for the amount of knives and forks laid out.
Hostily, 'the Goodwill Ambassador' was soon interrupted by none other than Stone Cold Steve Austin! 'The Texas Rattlesnake' entered the ring and saluted the people on each of the turnbuckles, with Regal actually delighted to see Steve Austin attend his course on hygiene. Regal addressed "Mr. Austin" kindly, telling Stone Cold that it was an honor to have him here. Austin meanwhile told William that he was glad to be here tonight, commenting on all of the cr*p laid out in the ring right now. Stone Cold asked if William wanted to teach about personal hygiene, then asked what else he wanted to teach the people: how to wipe their ass properly? William tried to retort, but Austin told Regal that he must have the wrong idea. Stone Cold told William that with all of the knives and forks in the ring, he almost forgot that this was RAW is WAR. For a second he thought he was at a steak house back home in Texas! William Regal tried to respond, inquiring how Steve Austin has his delicious American steak...causing Austin to flip Regal the bird in response! In all seriousness, Austin informed him that he wasn't here to talk hygiene, he wasn't here to talk about body fluids: and he sure as hell wasn't here to make friends with the British. All Stone Cold Steve Austin was here for, was to find out who ran him down with that car!
The fans loved Austin, when William attempted to applease Stone Cold, offering him some fine, British wine. Or if not that, he could have someone deliver a juicy steak out here right now. Austin responded, asking him if he had any beer. William said he did not, then asked for someone to bring out some authentic British lager. A backstage assistant complied, holding two pints of beer on a tray. Regal thanked "sunshine" and turned out to present Austin with the lager - and Stone Cold swiftly picked it up and took a whiff. Unimpressed, Austin told Regal it smelled like garbage, but was just glad William had the decency to go out of his way for him like this. William told Steve that was the type of 'Goodwill Ambassador' he was, before toasting Austin with a pint glass of his own. But before Regal could sip, Austin drilled the Englishment with a Stone Cold Stunner! Regal collapsed to the canvas, as Austin poured the glass of lager all over the Brit! Austin saluted the people of Anaheim - Austin humiliating this proud Englishman, in Regal's debut!
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Backstage, Bradshaw was spotted heading outside of the Arrowhead Pond. The Texan was looking around, calling out for 'the She-Devil' after she had asked to meet him out here. That's when he saw Terri by the loading dock, removing her trenchcoat to reveal the lingerie she was wearing underneath. Terri wagged her finger and told Bradshaw to come and get it, when Perry Saturn blindsighted him from behind! Saturn had beat Bradshaw last night on Heat, but as he and Bradshaw traded blows, Saturn picked up a wrench and left Bradshaw laying on the concrete floor! Saturn laid his eyes on Terri, when Faarooq showed up, sticking up for his fellow APA member! Faarooq hammered Saturn until he kicked him low and escaped the scene. Terri came to the unconscious Bradshaw's aid, whilst Faarooq was livid at the attack from Saturn!
Back live, Michael Cole was standing beside Commissioner Mick Foley, who remained seated in front of the interview fence in the hallway. Michael wanted to catch Mick Foley's thoughts on the show thus far, to which Mick asked the camera to pan around to show the entrance way. The Commissioner said that he was having the time of his life, sitting right here by the curtain and seeing how each and everybody WWF Superstar reacts going into or out of battle. Mick then added the stellar battles we had seen between the Rock and Chris Benoit, and the Undertaker and Kane. It was now official that the Rock would meet the Undertaker in a fight to end all fights, to determine a number one contender at No Mercy. But Mick had a treat for Michael: more matches to announce! Foley declared that although the movement may not be rubbing him the right way, he could not deny how well the Right to Censor handled themselves tonight against Team Xtreme - dirty tactics and all. So with that said, he was making it official for No Mercy: Ivory challenging Lita for the WWF Women's Championship! But that wasn't all: because after witnessing Eddie Guerrero and Chyna's questionable antics against Rikishi, he was granting 'Big Kish' a shot at Eddie's WWF Intercontinental Championship, in less than two weeks!
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Elsewhere, Chris Benoit was spotted storming down the hallway. It appeared that 'the Rabid Wolverine' was not pleased at all to have lost out on the number one contender's hunt earlier tonight against the Rock, when the Canadian bumped into Stone Cold Steve Austin! 'The Texas Rattlesnake' told Benoit to watch where he was walking, when Benoit squared up to the redneck: telling him to watch where he was going! Benoit and Austin went head to head, with Stone Cold seemingly welcoming the fight. Benoit told Austin he's glad he's back, but ever since he came back: he thought Stone Cold was a wuss. Austin told Chris that he didn't care what he thought, telling Benoit this wuss would open up a can of whoopass on him. Benoit then suddenly lashed out, bringing the fight to Stone Cold! Benoit and Austin began going right at it in the hallway, where referees were quick to rush to the scene! Benoit and Austin had antagonized one another, and wanted nothing more than to go at it right here and now! Austin talked trash, while Benoit told Steve that in all fairness - he would sure as hell break Austin's neck off of his shoulders all over again if they had a fight: leaving a fuming 'Rattlesnake'!
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In the building, the theme of D-Generation X hit: bringing out the reunited foursome for our main event! Triple H led the pack, as X-Pac strutted around and crotch-chopped with energy down to the ring. The group were set for war with the Coalition after what happened earlier tonight, while Road Dogg and Billy Gunn of the New Age Outlaws proudly followed 'the Game' down the rampway. With images from their TitanTron cut between shots of their arrival to the ring, the faction took the ring by storm and stood before a massive response from the Arrowhead Pond. Road Dogg did the honors, asking Anaheim if they were ready for an all-out war! Road Dogg began his Michael Buffer-esque ring introduction, with the fans singing along with the crowdpleaser - before sending it to Billy Gunn and X-Pac who told the Coalition that they had two words for them! The fans chanted "suck it" along with DX, but Triple H wasn't done just yet. Before the eight-man tag team match ahead, 'the Game' told the Coalition he hoped they brought everything they had, because when this night ends: DX will have killed their asses, and Kurt Angle along with Edge, Christian and Big Show will all know: that they have lost 'the Game!' The fans were on the edge of their seats before the Coalition's arrival...the main event was coming up next!
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D-Generation X may have looked like they did at the top of their game, but it was the Coalition that were walking away in victory after the mayhem that had transpired in this eight-man tag team main event! Shane McMahon clapped from the floor with a huge smile on his face, while Edge, Christian and the Big Show joined up at ringside - having their hands raised by the boss's son! The fans in Anaheim booed loudly, as the New Age Outlaws attended to the fallen X-Pac in the ring: Billy Gunn trying to protest the use of the Conchairto to the official. It was another loss for the reunited DX, with hell to pay for sure for the Coalition!
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Backstage, cameras were able to catch up with Triple H and Kurt Angle as they battled back and forth into the parking lot of the Arrowhead Pond now! These two men despised each other, and while the WWF Champion had to endure this once more at No Mercy, it was clear that 'the Megastar' refused to be shown up by 'the Game!' Triple H sent Angle head-first into the tyre of a car in the lot, then pummeled on Angle up against a car door. 'The Cerebral Assassin' screamed at the Olympian that this was how it would be when he got his life back in thirteen days, when all of a sudden Stephanie McMahon showed up! 'The Billion Dollar Princess' emotionally begged Triple H for mercy, but he wasn't willing to give her it. Triple H screamed at her, but turned his back on Angle: when the WWF Champion scooped him up and dropped him with a huge Olympic Slam - onto the hood of a car! The alarm went off, as Stephanie helped Kurt stumble away to safety - all the while Triple H was left in agony on the dinted car hood! Who knew what would happen come No Mercy!
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SmackDown! - October 12, 2000
Staples Center in Los Angeles, California
Broadcast on UPN
Taped October 10, 2000
A video package aired, taking us back to Monday night on RAW is WAR. With the seeds planted by Commissioner Mick Foley with two huge matches with future title implications, it was the Undertaker and the Rock that came out on top, respectively beating Kane and Chris Benoit. Despite the vengeful nature of 'the Big Red Machine in his loss and subsequent assault on Rock and Benoit in their match later that night, it was set in stone: the Rock and the Undertaker would now go head to head at No Mercy, with the winner becoming the number one contender to the WWF Championship. Meanwhile, Triple H had a deathwish: looking to take on every member of the Coalition all by himself. Thankfully, it was the cavalry that came to his aid, as D-Generation X reunited for a mayhem-ensuing eight-man tag team showdown with Kurt Angle and his men. The Coalition may have won, but for Triple H - his war with Angle broke out into the parking lot, where an errant distraction from his ex-wife Stephanie McMahon, left 'the Game' laying from an Olympic Slam on the hood of a car. This rivalry was getting more heated by the night, with No Mercy under two weeks away!
The opening video package aired, bringing us to the Staples Center where pyrotechnics exploded above the ring and across the stage. The fans in Hollywood were on their feet, as Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler introduced us to SmackDown - just ten days away from No Mercy live on pay-per-view! Cole and 'the King' discussed what we were scheduled to see tonight, when the Hardy Boyz defend the WWF Tag Team Championship again against Too Cool; plus, in another rematch from last week, X-Pac would do battle with the Big Show in a Street Fight; and in the main event - the WWF Champion Kurt Angle, Edge and Christian team up to take on the unlikely forces of Triple H, the Rock and the Undertaker!
The glass shattered, kicking things off on SmackDown with an appearance from Stone Cold Steve Austin! 'The Texas Rattlesnake' came pacing down to the ring, where the Victoria, Texas native saluted the fans in Los Angeles to a ruckus ovation from the large house in the Staples Center! Austin immediately got down to brass tax, saying how he planned to come here tonight and give the people an update on his own personal investigation. Austin planned to have the locker rooms empty, and have every single WWF Superstar in the back get their asses out here and tell Stone Cold the truth to his face - where they were, the night of the 1999 Survivor Series. But after what happened on Monday night, with a certain individual: he felt it was a lot more important to take care of some other business - demanding that Chris Benoit get his scrawny ass out to Stone Cold's ring right now! The fans in L.A. applauded 'the Rattlesnake', as he told the people how he was going to give 'the Rabid Wolverine' until the count of ten to get out here. Austin began to count, and the fans chanted along: when Shane McMahon interrupted at the count of four! The fans did not take kindly to the visionary behind the Coalition interrupting Austin's demands. Shane walked down to the ring to address Steve, telling him how long it had been since they last saw one another! The boss's son reminisced on how it doesn't feel like a year since they were going to war over being the CEO of the company...to which Austin asked Shane O'Mac how he'd like to get his ass kicked just like he did back then.
Shane instead brushed off the threat, telling Austin how great it was to see him, and how well he looked after sustaining such a serious neck injury. But as Shane placed his hand on Stone Cold's shoulder, it was soon clear that Austin was in no mood for McMahon's compliments. Wisely removing it, Shane explained he was sidetracking - before heavily advising that for all of those reasons: it would not be wise to provoke 'the Canadian Crippler'. After how long Steve had been out on the shelf, he was willing to put himself in serious danger for the sake of revenge? It wasn't wise! Shane pleaded with Steve Austin to reconsider his actions, because if he went up against 'the Rabid Wolverine', he could forget all about his comeback. He could forget about returning to the ring, and he could forget about redemption! McMahon continued to make examples of 'the Texas Rattlesnake's consequences, but Austin simply took Shane's microphone and tossed it into the crowd! Austin told Shane that first things first - he didn't take orders from others. Secondly, Stone Cold didn't trust anybody: much like he sure as hell didn't trust Shane McMahon! Though since Shane O'Mac had saved him the troubles of coming to him without all of his Coalition buddies, he was willing to give him the benefit of the doubt and ask him: where was he on November 21, 1999 when Stone Cold got ran down by that black Lincoln? Shane stammered and was taken aback by Austin's question, when Austin insinuated that maybe he was responsible for orchestrating it...asking what his father had been up to.
Shane McMahon continued to panic as Stone Cold placed his hand on his shoulder, telling him that he could save everybody a lot of time - his own included - if he told Shane right now what he was up to on the night of 'the Rattlesnake's attack. Before Shane could answer, as worried as he looked, it was Chris Benoit who saved the boss's son from confessing of any potential crimes committed. Appearing on the OvalTron sat 'the Rabid Wolverine' on a set of stairs, with Benoit grinning from ear to ear. The cold-hearted and sadistic Benoit told Steve that if he was wondering where he was: he could find him right now. But by interrogating an innocent man like Shane was pointless - Benoit knows exactly what Shane was doing the night he got ran down. Shane McMahon was in the beginning of discussions, trying to bring the best technical wrestler in the world to the World Wrestling Federation! And although he could attest to Shane's story confidently, Benoit informed Austin that if he could have ran down Stone Cold with that car - he sure as hell would have confessed! Because the fact was, everything Shane had warned about him to Stone Cold was true. They called him 'the Rabid Wolverine' for a reason! Benoit claimed if they got into another altercation, that he wouldn't have to worry about his neck: because he would rip his cueball head off of his damn shoulders! 'The Canadian Crippler' asked Stone Cold what it was going to be - bully Shane McMahon? Or come and find out what the face of ruthlessness was all about. Austin was in awe at the tron, and in response posed the question - why couldn't he do both? Austin swiftly planted Shane O'Mac with a huge Stone Cold Stunner, before rolling out of the ring right away! Shane was down and out - and Austin looked to be coming to find 'the Rabid Wolverine!'
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The WWF Champion Kurt Angle was stood by a vending machine drinking a bottle of water, when he was joined by girlfriend Stephanie McMahon. Upon greeting one another with an intimate kiss, 'the Megastar' told Stephanie that he wanted to show her something he'd been working on: mocking 'the Game's signature water spit! 'The Billion Dollar Princess' giggled in amusement, as Kurt placed his arm around her. Stephanie questioned whether he was worried about having to face Triple H in ten days, but Angle told Stephanie that 'the Cerebral Assassin' was more of a puppy than an animal. At No Mercy, they would do what they did best - as the power couple - and make damn sure Triple H knew better than to ever mess with them again!
We returned to SmackDown to see Stone Cold Steve Austin pacing through the halls of the backstage area, moments following 'the Rabid Wolverine's invitation to come and find him! Austin was on another tear, having given Shane McMahon the Stone Cold Stunner and desperate to pick another fight with 'the Canadian Crippler'. Austin came to find the staircase in which Chris Benoit was seen moments ago sitting at, with no Benoit to be seen! Austin glanced up the stairs and shouted after the cowardly son of a b*tch - but there was no sign of him! Austin mouthed that he would find him.
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Inside the Staples Center, the WWF Intercontinental Champion Eddie Guerrero made his way out to the rampway with his fiancee Chyna strutting out beside him. 'Latino Heat' and 'Mamacita' were set for tag team competition, as the soon-to-be-wed couple climbed into the ring and graced the microphone. Smitten by one another, Eddie's eyes were firmly set on the Playboy covergirl - as 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' commented on how last Monday night she had a choice. To believe everything her so-called friend had told the world about her future husband: or to betray the boundaries of love, throw down her wedding ring and crush it! But in her heart, she knew that Eddie was the man she could rely on, and live with for the rest of her life on this earth. And for Rikishi, for what he tried to do last week by crushing her in the middle of this ring: she couldn't wait for 'Latino Heat' to make sure nobody saw the 400 pounds of worthless trash Rikishi carried around with him, come No Mercy!
Eddie laughed in support of his fiancee, then told 'Mamacita' how much he loved her - but the two were soon interrupted by the countdown of Chris Jericho! The pyrotechnics blasted across the stage, when out stepped Y2J's former rival! Chris graced a microphone of his own, as he stated how he wasn't begging - he was pleading - for Eddie and Chyna to please shut the hell up! Jericho ran down the history the three of them had: how he remembered the time he and Chyna "did the dirty", and the times Eddie did the dirty and stole that title from him! But tonight wasn't about just about taking Eddie's lawn-mowed haircut and punching him in the mouth: it was about revenge. Revenge for Rikishi! 'Big Kish' joined Jericho onto the stage, as the two made their way to the ring to get themselves some of the soon-to-be married couple!
1) Chris Jericho and Rikishi def. WWF Intercontinental Champion Eddie Guerrero and Chyna (3:31)Following the humiliation of Rikishi at the hands of the WWF Intercontinental Champion and his former friend, Chyna, the 400-pound Samoan had gone straight to Commissioner Mick Foley and granted a shot at 'Latino Heat's title in ten days time at No Mercy. Tonight however, Eddie Guerrero and his 'Mamacita' had to be on the look out for Chris Jericho - who was still not over being screwed out of the title back at Unforgiven. Y2J had his own problems stemming from Tazz trying to blind him two weeks ago, as Jericho started strong against Chyna: knocking 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' off the apron with a springboard dropkick! Eddie aided to Chyna who wanted none of it: now dead set on getting revenge. It was a distraction from Eddie that allowed Chyna to low blow the Canadian, and soon enough the future husband and wife were taking turns in punishing Y2J. Rikishi was looking for a tag, when Jericho gave Guerrero an enzuigiri - but Chyna would intervene with a military press slam! Eddie tortured Jericho with an abdominal stretch - even using 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' for leverage - when the referee spotted it and broke it up: allowing Jericho to make the tag! Rikishi ran wild on Guerrero with a cavalcade of right hands and gave him ten punches in the corner: even planting Chyna with a Samoan headbutt! Meanwhile, the WWF European Champion Tazz tried coming on down to ringside, just to be taken out on a dive from Y2J! Jericho laid into Tazz, whilst Rikishi drilled the champ with a belly-to-back suplex, before carting him to the corner: the Banzai Drop crushing the WWF Intercontinental Champion for a three count!
The top contender to the WWF Intercontinental Championship had just scored a pinfall win against 'Latino Heat', with Rikishi pleased to sit on top of the man he meets at No Mercy! Eddie Guerrero was buried beneath the obtuse tuchus of 'Big Kish', all the while Chyna watched on with a traumatic expression on her face! Finally Rikishi stood up and tried to speak with 'the Ninth Wonder of the World', who instead quickly left the ringside area in fear of her former friend.
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In the backstage area Kevin Kelly was standing by beside Too Cool, as Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay prepared for their rematch opportunity against the Hardy Boyz, with the WWF Tag Team Championship on the line. Grandmaster was laughing maniacally, but before he could even get a word out, the two were blasted from behind: by the Right to Censor! Scotty tried to fight Bull Buchanan and the Goodfather off, just to wind up being sent face-first into a wall! The RTC continued to put the boots to Too Cool, when Steven Richards stepped into frame adjusting his tie. Brother Steven placed his hands on Bull and Goodfather's shoulders: telling them they knew what to do.
The Undertaker was in the corridor on a payphone, seemingly trying to contact his half-brother Kane after what he did last Monday night. When there was no answer, 'the American Badass' hung up in anger, when Triple H confronted him. The two longtime nemesis' stood face to face, as 'the Game' wasn't looking for any trouble, but they both knew what the situation was tonight. They were up against the Coalition, and their tag team partner just so happened to be the Rock. Undertaker told Triple H that he knew exactly what the situation was: he was going to go in there with Edge and Christian, and bring those daydreamers crashing back into reality. And then he was going to take Kurt Angle apart, to make sure he knew what was in store come next month's Survivor Series! Undertaker was clear that he didn't give a damn what Triple H did, or the Rock did: but he didn't trust either one of them. 'The Deadman' left, leaving Triple H to mumble about how he could be the man Undertaker faces after No Mercy's out of the way!
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We returned to inside of the Staples Center, where Lance Storm was stood in the ring. The new WWF Hardcore Champion was not wearing the title belt around his waist nor on his shoulder. Instead he raised the title high and told everybody in Los Angeles to look at it and admire its champion. Lance told the people of Hollywood that they may be in the sleaziest city in showbusiness, but this was art in the making. As 'the Pride of Calgary', being the WWF Hardcore Champion meant nothing - until Canada's favorite son brought the title home! Storm admitted how close he came to quitting the World Wrestling Federation, and how close he came to giving up on the audacity of ignorant Americans...but he didn't. He stuck with it, and now he is once again a champion that the WWF needs - not deserves! Lance tried to continue preaching his patriotism, but Hardcore Holly interrupted him! 'The Big Shot' made his way down to the ring, where he stood before Lance and snatched his microphone away. But instead of speaking, Hardcore looked at the title in Storm's hand and lamped him with the mic!
2) Lance Storm (c) def. Hardcore Holly to retain the WWF Hardcore Championship (4:11)Anaheim on RAW is WAR was the site of a shocker when Lance Storm of all people, was able to conquer 'the Lethal Weapon' Steve Blackman: capturing the WWF Hardcore Championship. Despite the 24/7 rule implications, and 'the Pride of Calgary's supposed amount of self-worth, it just so happened to be enough to prevent the Canadian patriot from quitting the World Wrestling Federation. But Lance Storm was about to find out against an avid former champ in Hardcore Holly exactly how challenging it would be to fight against the nonstop action the title demands. Holly hammered on Lance with a clothesline and a brainbuster for a near fall, when Storm quickly rolled out to the floor. Hardcore followed and the two fought by the announce table, where Storm was able to drop toe hold Holly right into the steel steps! Lance thought twice about weapons, but as he returned to the ring and attempted a missile dropkick - Holly caught him with a dropkick of his own! Holly introduced a cookie sheet and a road sign before stunning Storm with a sharp shot over the head: but Lance opportunistically secured the road sign and clocked Holly with it: following up with the Super Kick for the win!
'The Pride of Calgary' was able to pick up his first successful title defense of the WWF Hardcore Championship tonight against a very game Hardcore Holly, but as Lance Storm clung to his successfully retained title, the Canadian was blind-sighted by Crash Holly with a baseball bat! 'The Houdini of Hardcore' swung and missed Storm by a fraction, when Lance swiftly exited the ring: not wanting any part of the Holly Cousins' chase!
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Backstage, X-Pac was seen getting himself fired up for the Street Fight tonight against the Big Show. The D-Generation X member wanted to avenge last week's loss at the hands of 'the Giant', when in walked the New Age Outlaws. Billy Gunn and Road Dogg were there to check up on their DX ally, knowing how down he had been feeling for last week's loss, and the loss suffered in the eight-man tag team match on Monday night. X-Pac however seemed on top of the world, telling the Outlaws that he felt great. He was pumped up and ready to chop the 500-pounder down to his level tonight! The Outlaws were surprised, and leant their support at ringside if he wanted it. But X-Pac continuing to throw around a set of nunchucks, assuring the Outlaws that he didn't need them: he was doing this for himself. The Outlaws left X-Pac to get in the zone, with the Street Fight still to come tonight!
Trish Stratus was seen throwing punches at two gloves, revealed to be the hands of Albert whilst Test motivated the Diva in the next phase of her training. Trish appeared to break a sweat when T&A were joined by Kevin Kelly who wanted to get a word from the group on how training was going for the blonde bombshell. Trish commented that she was in her prime, and there were still critics everywhere that didn't want to see her lace up a pair of boots. She asked Kevin what he thought: if he saw her quitting the business and taking up acting in Hollywood - and he could bet his money she'd be a star on the silver-screen - but she was staying right here to get better in that ring, and one day become WWF Women's Champion. So that's how her training was going. Kevin accepted this and asked T&A about their upcoming match against the Dudley Boyz, to which Test calmly said he looked forward to getting back into the swing of things - and the Dudleys were at the top of their list. Albert imposingly threatened the Dudleys not to even think about putting the firecracker Trish through any tables.
. 3) The Right to Censor (w/Steven Richards and Ivory) def. The Hardy Boyz (w/WWF Women's Champion Lita) (c) by disqualification; The Hardy Boyz retain the WWF Tag Team Championship (4:55) For the North Carolinian brothers, the Hardy Boyz have been living the dream as WWF Tag Team Champions. Unfortunately for the Hardy Boyz, being the champs also comes with extreme consequences as they have been put to the test by some of the best tag teams the World Wrestling Federation has had to offer as of late. After falling to the Right to Censor last Monday night on RAW is WAR in six-person tag team match, Lita was now set to defend her WWF Women's Championship against Ivory come No Mercy. Though after the Right to Censor's attack on the original challengers in tonight's title match - Too Cool - it now appeared that it was the RTC who would challenge the Hardys. They welcomed the challenge all the same, with Matt diving over the top and being caught by the huge Bull Buchanan: when Jeff delivered a somersault senton plancha over the top rope on top of the RTC! The Hardys kept the ball rolling with a Poetry in Motion to Goodfather, when a distraction from Steven allowed for the RTC to take control with a big clothesline to Matt! As Steven and Ivory watched on, the RTC dissected Matt with a double flapjack for a near fall, but a running splash in the corner went missed - giving Jeff the tag! Jeff flew through the air with a missile dropkick to Bull and a Whisper in the Wind to Goodfather: whilst at ringside, Lita flew off the apron with a hurricanrana for Brother Steven! Back inside, Bull mowed Jeff with an agile big boot, when Too Cool suddenly hit the ring: attacking the RTC!
The fans in Los Angeles were less than thrilled to witness this WWF Tag Team Championship match come to an unsatisfactory conclusion, but Too Cool - after being attacked by the movement earlier tonight and removed from their own title shot - were here to get revenge on the Right to Censor! As Ivory tried to run and hide from Lita at ringside, inside Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay were able to send Bull Buchanan and the Goodfather from the ring with clotheslines! Too Cool stood tall, allowing Jeff time to recover, when Scotty suddenly dropped Jeff with a bulldog and delivered the Worm to the younger Hardy! Matt and Lita watched on from the floor - as did the RTC from the rampway - as Too Cool gestured that they wanted the titles. L.A. were in full support of the party animals!
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Stone Cold Steve Austin was seen stomping down a corridor in the backstage area when he came across William Regal, who shot him a dirty look after the humiliation the newcomer had endured on RAW is WAR. 'The Texas Rattlesnake' confronted Regal and advised him he'd better not be looking that way at him. Austin mocked his tea-sipping ways, to which 'the Goodwill Ambassador' explained that it was highly immoral of him to ruin his big WWF debut last Monday. Austin asked if that was so, and told William that he's glad he said it to his face. The Englishman thanked him, but Austin continued by saying he ought to be glad he's looking for Chris Benoit - asking him if he'd seen him. Regal claimed he had seen him in Commissioner Mick Foley's office moments ago, and Steve immediately stormed off without so much as a thankyou! Regal was offended.
In the makeshift office of Commissioner Mick Foley, it appeared 'the Commish' had taken up residence in the washroom - surrounded by washing machines. Mick was taken by surprise when Stone Cold Steve Austin walked in, to which he asked 'the Texas Rattlesnake' how the search was going. Austin told Mick that he knew exactly where he was, to which Foley was confused for a moment. Making awkward small talk, Foley admitted he thought Austin was referring to his attacker from the hit-and-run. In which case, Mick had no idea what he was talking about. Austin had no time for 'the Hardcore Legend's charming wit, demanding to know where Chris Benoit had just done. Mick explained that he'd called 'the Rabid Wolverine' here to give him his match tonight - in fact it was about to take place. Austin stormed out immediately, with Mick calling after: wishing him luck!
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3) Chris Benoit def. Val Venis (3:45)As 'the Texas Rattlesnake' was on the hunt for 'the Rabid Wolverine', Chris Benoit had apparently demanded a match here tonight and was placed against Val Venis. Despite Benoit's video message for Stone Cold Steve Austin earlier tonight that had led Austin on a wild goose chase, he did not appear phased as he got ready to lock up against 'the Big Valbowski'. Val struggled in competing with the Canadian, as Benoit quickly took to powering Val into the corner and chopping away at him. But Val Venis was a fighter, and came back with some big right hands of his own! Venis scored with a spin-out powerbomb for a near fall, when Benoit would drive Venis shoulder-first into the ring post to gain control. From here, 'the Canadian Crippler' looked to stretch Val's shoulder in an armbar, when Venis broke free and powered up with a fisherman suplex for a near fall. 'The Big Valbowski' went up to the top rope looking for the Money Shot when Benoit rose to the occasion - dropping Val with a huge superplex! Benoit looked to follow up with a German suplex which went blocked, but Benoit relented with the Crossface - forcing Val to tap out!
'The Rabid Wolverine' had his hand raised the victor against Val Venis, but practically immediately Stone Cold Steve Austin came stomping down the rampway! 'The Texas Rattlesnake' wasted no time rushing inside the ring, where he and Chris Benoit exchanged blows in the middle of the ring. Austin wasn't backing away as he forced Benoit down into the corner and stomped a mudhole in 'the Canadian Crippler'. Austin wasn't stopping for anybody, as two referees ran down to try and stop the fight from happening! Austin was still yet to compete in a match in the World Wrestling Federation, but he sure as hell looked like he wanted one: when Shane McMahon came down to ringside.
Shane O'Mac was incensed after the Stunner from earlier, but the distraction allowed Benoit to come from behind with a German suplex! Austin almost landed on top of his surgically repaired neck, with the Canadian fearlessly stomping away at the spine of 'the Texas Rattlesnake!' The officials finally got Benoit to stop, but before Shane could lead Chris from the ring, Austin suddenly tackled Benoit! Austin caught Benoit with the Lou Thesz press, mounting him with right hands - but the referees were able to drag Austin away from him. Benoit escaped with Shane - a huge grin on his face - whilst Austin took to laying out a referee with a Stone Cold Stunner of his own! Stone Cold wanted Benoit, but Benoit seemed to be enjoying playing head games with 'the Rattlesnake!'
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Edge and Christian were hanging out in the Coalition's dressing room reading reviews from WWF Magazine. Christian couldn't believe what the editor had written about them. He was a handsome young gent from Toronto - how could he possibly be bug-eyed or obnoxious? Edge told Christian that it reeked of "scandalicity", before showing Christian the sweet centrefold showing himself at SummerSlam. Christian observed and wondered about his own photos and why they never print them. In walked WWF Champion Kurt Angle, who appeared enthusiastic about the six-man tag team bout tonight. The brothers appeared reluctant at the champ's optimism, but 'the Megastar' claimed that if anything, Monday night was a great success. But it wasn't going to stop there. He's the Olympic Gold Medalist, the WWF Champion and 'the Megastar' for crying out loud! Edge and Christian asked what Triple H might do after what Kurt did to him in the parking lot on RAW is WAR. Angle responded, explaining that for all he cared: Triple H was a weak, weak man coming into this match tonight. Kurt appeared in over his head, while Edge and Christian remained uncertain.
Following a replay of what went down moments ago between 'the Texas Rattlesnake' and 'the Rabid Wolverine', Chris Benoit was spotted walking down the corridor with Shane McMahon in his ear. Shane O'Mac was bigging the Canadian up after usurping Stone Cold, when Stone Cold Steve Austin again was there to jump Benoit from behind! Benoit and Austin got into another fight, with neither man letting up! Austin sent Benoit sailing into a metal shelving unit, and even dropped a ladder across 'the Canadian Crippler', when referees and backstage personnel raced to the scene: trying to stop this mayhem!
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4) Big Show def. X-Pac in a Street Fight (2:55)Coming off of last week's disappointing loss against the 500-pounder, as well as his fall-losing fight in the eight-man tag team war on RAW last Monday, X-Pac really needed a victory against the Big Show here tonight. With the return of Billy Gunn, and Mr. Ass's efforts to get D-Generation X back on the same page in recent weeks, it appeared that X-Pac felt slighted and boxed out of the faction he had dedicated his life to. Tonight was his shot at redemption against 'the Giant', and he had even asked for it in a Street Fight. The Big Show went into this with an unsettling grin on his face, looking down on X-Pac with the size advantage overly obvious. Show tried to strike but X-Pac ducked low and flew off the ropes: utilizing his set of nunchucks to club at the anatomy of the 500-pounder! Show grabbed X-Pac by the throat, but he responded by firing off with kicks to the knees: and a low dropkick sent Shown stumbling - cut short after a big clothesline from 'the Giant'. X-Pac retreated to the floor and used a steel chair to jab Show in the knee: following up with a succession of chair shots to the legs! It swept Show off of his feet for a Bronco Buster, before looking to follow with the X-Factor atop the chair. But it was not meant to be - and instead, 'the Giant' powered X-Pac up with great ease and delivered a devastating Chokeslam for a decisive three count.
It was another loss for X-Pac, who was left laying at the hands of the Big Show. 'The Giant' acknowledged that this Street Fight was not an easy win, as he stumbled back to his feet. The 500-pounder roared over the fallen body of the D-Generation X member, but did not appear finished: as he picked up the steel chair once more. Show had cruel intentions for the resilient X-Pac, getting ready to decapitate him with a shot to the skull - but the New Age Outlaws rushed down to the ring, saving the day for X-Pac! Big Show tried to fight them, but Billy Gunn was able to dropkick the steel chair up into Show's face - sending him falling out to the floor! Show backed up enraged, whilst the Outlaws tried to aid to X-Pac. But X-Pac wasn't happy, yelling at Road Dogg and Mr. Ass for sticking their nose where it didn't belong! X-Pac left on his own, with the Outlaws left baffled in the ring.
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Commissioner Mick Foley was in the washroom, as 'the Hardcore Legend' appeared stressed out. He muttered aloud about the situation between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Chris Benoit reaching a boiling point already. That's when William Regal walked in, kindly introducing himself to the Commissioner. Mick was impressed by his "put-on accent", but 'the Goodwill Ambassador' explained that he was actually British - and bloody well proud of it. Mick didn't seem convinced, when Regal discussed how his WWF debut got off on the wrong foot on RAW is WAR. He explained that he wanted to teach the people about common decency, and manners, and personal hygiene - yet none of the commoners in the locker rooms seemed interested in what he had to say. Mick knew exactly what Regal had to do in order to earn their attention: and that was Regal's debut - done right - tonight on SmackDown. William was taken back by the idea, but applauded the idea: shaking hands with the Commissioner. After leaving, Mick was left to wonder if Regal was actually from New England, as opposed to "Old England".
We returned to WWF New York, where Dean Malenko was sat on a bar stool alone at the bar. 'The Ladies Man' appeared defeated, having lost his marriage; the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship; his affair with Terri. And on top of all of that, he had lost his mojo as ladies swarmed past him in droves. Malenko had to get out of this.
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Back on SmackDown, The Rock was seen walking the halls of the backstage area. 'The Brahma Bull' was ready to go with the six-man tag team main event still to come, but was met first by his tag partner Triple H. 'The Great One' chuckled upon seeing his arch rival, telling him that he knew what he had to say. Rock had seen Triple H and the Undertaker talk earlier tonight, and he saw right through it. Rock knew that tonight, they were a tag team that was up against a man all three of them wanted: Kurt Angle. Rock claimed that he was looking forward to once again become the number one contender, but if 'the Game' thought for one second that tonight's tag match meant they were friends, acquaintances, or even people that talk - the Rock had another idea in mind for Triple H. 'The Game' sternly told Rock that he didn't care about him at the best of times, and how they will never not be on the same page. But Triple H asked Rock if he knew he could go one match without blowing up at the Undertaker. Rock raised his palm to 'the Cerebral Assassin', before telling Triple H that all he wanted to do tonight was kick all of the Coalition's candy asses. They were in Los Angeles, the Rock's favorite city on Earth: and 'the People's Champ' knew with the thousands upon thousands of Rock's fans in 'TV Town' watching, and the millions watching from home - Triple H didn't need to worry about the Rock. Triple H nodded and left the scene, with Rock continuing to stare down his tag partner tonight.
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5) T&A (w/Trish Stratus) def. The Dudley Boyz (5:20)Coming off of the historic and barbaric Tables, Ladders and Chairs match at SummerSlam, as well as the brutal war endured in the six-man tag team tables match at Unforgiven, the Dudley Boyz had been taking it easy in recent weeks. Now rested up from their respective injuries, D-Von and Bubba Ray were looking to pursue the WWF Tag Team Championship gold once again. In their way however stood T&A - a team looking to get back on top, after being outsmarted and left laying by Stone Cold Steve Austin several weeks ago. Test and Albert, alongside their in-training manager Trish Stratus, wanted to score big in their own title ventures: as T&A immediately jumped the Dudleys before the bell had sounded. The two studs hammered on D-Von in the corner, grounding him away from Bubba - when Test and Albert attempted a double team move sending him off the ropes...just to receive a flying back elbow from D-Von! The tag was made, and Bubba hit the ring with elbows for both large men! Bubba scoop slammed Test and performed Wazzup on the Canadian, before Bubba ordered D-Von to get the tables. Tinseltown was about to become Table Town, as D-Von looked to secure the wood - just to have Trish confront him and slap D-Von across the face! Bubba grabbed Trish by the hair, looking to drag her into the ring: when Test came from nowhere with a dangerous big boot to pick up the win!
T&A had gotten away with a win, as Bubba Ray Dudley had focused himself perhaps too strongly on getting Trish Stratus involved in the ring! D-Von attended to Bubba Ray while Test and Albert had their hands raised by Trish on the ramp, but back in the ring, Bubba Ray had a far-away look on his face, his eyes set on T&A's manager Trish.
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In the locker room area, X-Pac was in an obvious rut after sustaining another loss against the Big Show tonight. In passion, X-Pac picked up his suitcase and tossed it angrily across the locker room area when in came the New Age Outlaws. Billy Gunn and Road Dogg demanded to know what was going on with X-Pac. They just saved his ass, and that's how they treat them? Billy Gunn made note of how this was not the D-Generation X way. X-Pac lashed out on them, reminding the Outlaws that he'd told them clearly: he didn't need their help tonight. He didn't do it for DX, he did it for himself: and he couldn't even get that right! The unlucky loser took a seat and buried his face in his hands, confessing that he was sorry. X-Pac felt so frustrated, and he couldn't take it anymore. He questioned his worth as a WWF Superstar, and that ate him up inside. The Outlaws responded by taking a seat beside him, assuring him that they would find X-Pac his way back from his downward spiral.
Chris Jericho was in the locker room as we returned, removing the tape from his wrist. Y2J's eye appeared to be still bothering him, when suddenly the WWF European Champion Tazz rushed in, causing Jericho to jump to his feet. 'The One Man Crime Scene' however reasoned that he was not here to fight Jericho. After all, he didn't know if he could see that he'd done all he wanted to do to him. Jericho wasn't pleased with the cute wordplay of the thug, and tried to deck him when 'the Human Suplex Machine' fired back with a right of his own! Tazz got in some rights and lefts on Jericho, with a hockey-esque brawl breaking out ending when Y2J was able to shove Tazz into the lockers behind him!
Jericho and Tazz had had a blistering rivalry, but it was Commissioner Mick Foley who came running into frame, separating the two men and demanding they stay the hell away from each other. 'The Commish' paused to recatch his breath, before declaring that if they wanted to fight so badly - they couldn't do it back here. They could fight at No Mercy - on the condition that neither of them touched the other until October 22! Y2J trash talked Tazz, claiming he didn't know the "little man" could do that. Tazz shoved and threatened Chris, when Mick told the two that either they went ten days without contact, or else they would wind up suspended! Tazz laughed at Jericho's expense and threatened to take his other eye away - telling him he'd see him at No Mercy.
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Inside of the Staples Center, the orchestral music we heard on RAW is WAR was heard once more, as William Regal stood in the center of the ring, 'The Goodwill Ambassador' looked to the people in the crowd in Los Angeles, dressed for competition in all burgundy. The Englishman threw a shoutout to all of his future fans in Hollywood. He claimed that they had seen all of the biggest blockbusters of the season come out in the pictures, and he knew how they all loved an exclusive. They didn't need to look any further than the debut of a perfect gentleman, and a divine grappler in the prestigious William Regal! The fans booed aloud in the building, as Regal began to lecture the people about how long he had been waiting to make his grand debut inside these ropes. But firstly, William wanted to address the elephant in the room: who would his opponent be? Since Commissioner Mick Foley wasn't willing to tell him, the Brit decided to let his foe be known.
And what a reveal it was, as K-Kwik suddenly came strutting out to the rampway - the Kat jiving alongside him! The rapper sung down to the ring to his hit single "Get Rowdy", as K-Dawg and the Diva entered the ring. Regal seemed aghast by the choice of opponent, asking K-Kwik who the bloody hell he was! K-Kwik told William exactly who he was, before asking him where he got his accent from - because he didn't sound American. William's demeanor had changed, as he began ridiculing his first ever opponent as a WWF Superstar. William planned to make it big across the pond, but now he had to fight a man with dreadlocks? Regal compared him to Bob Marley, and then referred to the Kat as a "trollop!" The Diva's jaw dropped at the comment, when K-Dawg told William that he didn't even know what a trollop was, but he sure as hell knew his butt was going down!
6) William Regal def. K-Kwik (w/The Kat) (3:27)'The Goodwill Ambassador' made his unexpected World Wrestling Federation debut this past Monday night on RAW is WAR, not exactly winning himself over with any of the fans in attendance. William Regal, from Blackpool, England, had already embarked upon two uncomfortable meetings with Stone Cold Steve Austin, and after complaining to Commissioner Mick Foley about the lack of respect he had, Mick decided to grant him his first ever match as a WWF Superstar tonight. K-Dawg was riding high after a succession of dates with the Kat - who watched on, seemingly smitten with her man - as the young rapper sent Regal packing to the floor with a corkscrew forearm smash off the ropes. K-Kwik dared Regal to get back in, and he did so when the rapper helped him. The match was back on, but this iteration of Regal was differenting - driving his knees into the jaw of K-Dawg, and tying him up in a bow-and-arrow hold. Regal was methodical in his groundwork, when the Kat willed the L.A. crowd into supporting K-Kwik: who broke free from a cravate hold to perform a series of armdrags. A missile dropkick scored a near fall as well, when a scissors kick went missed! Regal capitalized with a roll-up - and even got his feet on the ropes - to steal his first ever win!
'The Goodwill Ambassador' was not off to a great start after picking up an upset over K-Kwik, in his first ever match as a WWF Superstar. William Regal celebrated despite the underhanded methods he took to get it, but this celebration would not last long, as Stone Cold Steve Austin yet again came stomping out to the ring!
'The Texas Rattlesnake' saluted the people in Los Angeles for a second time tonight, when he turned to William and congratulated him on one hell of a victory. Austin surmised that Regal would go far, but reasoned with the Brit that this didn't mean he didn't think he was a jackass. Austin then planted the newcomer with a Stone Cold Stunner, leaving William Regal down and out! Austin grabbed a microphone and called out 'the Rabid Wolverine' one more time, telling him to get his sorry ass out to the ring because this night wasn't over. Austin wanted Benoit to prove him wrong, and the theme of Chris Benoit signalled his arrival! 'The Rabid Wolverine' had a sinister smile still on his face, but before stepping down to the ring, Shane McMahon wandered out to talk Chris out of going down to fight! Benoit laughed at Austin's expense, playing head games with 'the Texas Rattlesnake!'
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We returned to see Stephanie McMahon watching as the WWF Champion Kurt Angle completed one hundred press-ups - clearly 'the Megastar' was taking his new responsibilities very seriously. The Olympic Gold Medalist jumped to his feet and kissed 'the Billion Dollar Princess', as Kurt joked that Stephanie should stay back here. Stephanie sulked, when Angle changed his mind. In walked Edge and Christian, who were ready for action. The Canadians joked that maybe they were now megastars too, as Team ECK set off for the ring, ahead of our six-man tag team main event - up next!
A double DDT connected for a near fall, when in came Angle. 'The Megastar' was comfortable picking the bones off of Undertaker, as 'the Deadman' struggled in a chickenwing attempt - Undertaker able to break free and knock him down with a flying clothesline! Undertaker wanted the tag, and the Rock got it! 'The Great One' rushed in with a Samoan drop for Edge, and a floatover DDT for Christian! Angle rushed in from behind - dropping 'the Brahma Bull' with a big German suplex! Triple H was forced to watch on once again, as Angle grounded Rock with a waistlock hold. There was much animosity between these two men, as Angle soon clubbed on Rock and attempted an Olympic Slam: just for Rock to get out, hitting a desperation Rock Bottom! Rock crawled, and Triple H finally got the tag! 'The Cerebral Assassin' caught Edge with a spinebuster and off-loaded with right hands; whilst Christian wound up the recipient of a facebuster and a clothesline! Undertaker tagged himself in again as Triple H looked to Pedigree Edge, when his ex-lover Stephanie popped up on the apron! Triple H went up to her, allowing Kurt to come from behind knocking him from the ring! As Kurt and Triple H brawled on the floor, inside Edge and Christian looked to again double team 'the Deadman': just for Christian to receive a big boot! Rock hit a Rock Bottom and Undertaker powered Edge up for the Last Ride - a decisive victory!
The Undertaker had picked up the win for his team, as he and the Rock grew to their feet. These two men had so much animosity for one another, and in ten days were set to fight in the number one contender's match at No Mercy! 'The Great One' and 'the American Badass' talked trash to one another, whilst at ringside Triple H was able to run Kurt Angle out into the crowd, with Stephanie hopping the barricade in hot pursuit! Angle and Stephanie fled from 'the Game', who pointed his finger. Triple H was counting the days until No Mercy! |
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Post by DTP. on Jul 11, 2020 9:08:31 GMT -5
Jakked - October 14, 2000
Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California
Broadcast on syndication
Taped on October 9, 2000
The opening video package aired, bringing us to WWF Jakked - with just over a week to go until No Mercy live on pay-per-view. Kevin Kelly and Jonathan Coachman were calling the action.
1) Val Venis def. Big Bossman (3:44)With 'the Big Valbowski's defeat at the hands of Chris Benoit on SmackDown, it seemed that Val Venis was looking to make an impact since breaking away from Trish Stratus. The Big Bossman looked to be in a foul mood tonight especially, coming off of the interrogating and subsequent beating at the hands of Stone Cold Steve Austin on RAW last Monday. Val poked fun at Bossman's husky physique, and gloated his own impressive body by hip-swiveling. This was enough to set Bossman off, as the law enforcer put the boots to Val early. He clubbed at Venis early, when Val battled back with a spinebuster getting a near fall. Val however devoted himself to the ladies in the crowd, allowing Bossman to come from behind with a neckbreaker to gain control. The law enforcer continued to hammer over him, with more body blows in the corner, before delivering a backbreaker for a near fall. Bossman choked on Val, when Venis was able to kick Bossman out of the corner! Val hit a diving crossbody, before catching Bossman with a spinout powerbomb for the win!
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Post by DTP. on Jul 12, 2020 9:54:04 GMT -5
Sunday Night Heat - October 15, 2000
Staples Center in Los Angeles, California
Broadcast on MTV
Taped on October 13, 2000 - Live from WWF New York We open to the shot of a limousine driving through Times Square, pulling up outside of WWF New York - the home of Sunday Night Heat. Inside, interviewer Rebecca welcomed us to MTV's Heat, noting the strange circumstances in which they are opening tonight's show. She was joined by none other than Stephanie McMahon, and wanted to know why 'the Billion Dollar Princess' had arranged this meeting on such short notice. Stephanie smiled from ear to ear as she hoped Rebecca had a safe ride in her personal limousine. Why she was here was something that the boss's daughter was certain everybody wanted to know. But just like the people inside, and just like Michael Cole - they would find out soon enough.
The opening video package aired, before taking us inside of the entertainment complex at WWF New York. The fans were loud as MTV's Heat was on the air and live - as Michael Cole was joined by none other than the manager of T&A, Trish Stratus. Trish was happy to be here, and Michael lined up what was coming in the next hour: including the new WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Essa RIos defending his title against the impressive newcomer, Joe E. Plus, the APA would look for revenge on Perry Saturn, who takes on Faarooq. Not to mention, 'the Big Red Machine' Kane - hot off of his attack on the Rock and Chris Benoit on Monday night - would do battle with the Big Bossman!
Michael asked Trish how big this was for her, after making her World Wrestling Federation debut on Sunday Night Heat a mere seven months ago. Trish told her co-host that she had been waiting for this opportunity and had been excited all week. She may have debuted seven months ago, but wanted Michael to acknowledge how much she had accomplished in such a short time. She had managed Test and Albert - forming T&A and pushing them to the top of their game. It was her genius that brought those two behemoths together, and they had been a wrecking crew for all of the other tag teams in the World Wrestling Federation. Michael wanted to ask his guest co-host about her training, and what was the tipping point to seemingly start preparing for a more in-ring focused role. Trish claimed that when Stone Cold Steve Austin gave her the Stunner a couple of weeks ago, a light bulb went off in her head and she decided that, in order to command the respect she deserved: that she needed to know how to back it up in the ring. She applauded the staff down at Ohio Valley Wrestling in Louisville for spending so much time with her, working on fundamental for hours at a time. Michael then asked Trish about T&A's big win against the Dudley Boyz, wanting to discuss how Trish felt going into it against a duo infamous for putting Divas through tables. Stratus told Michael that she was not phased, knowing the Dudleys' reputation. If she was ever confronted in that regard, she hoped her training would have been sufficient enough for her safe escape.
. 1) Too Cool def. The Headbangers (3:51)Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay undoubtedly had chips on their shoulders, after being robbed out of their opportunity to become WWF Tag Team Champions three nights ago on SmackDown. With their rivalry with the Right to Censor more than established, Too Cool came into this match against the Headbangers looking to make an impact. They may have danced down to the ring, but up against Mosh and Thrasher the music had stopped: and the action was to begin. Scotty fought with his might against both metalheads, before outsmarting the Headbangers with an assisted headscissors/armdrag combination. Scotty attempted to keep the ball rolling, when the metalheads banded together with a double reverse DDT to take control. From here, Mosh and Thrasher took turns cornering Scotty, but it was not to last long when the fan favorite sidestepped a clothesline into the corner: and a superkick followed! Scotty followed with a missile dropkick before making the tag to Grandmaster! Sexay ran wild with some southern right hands to both Headbangers, and even ducked a double clothesline attempt into a clothesline knocking both men down. Scotty evened the odds with a bulldog to Thrasher, when Sexay put his goggles on: delivering the Hip Hop Drop for the three count.
Too Cool had put the Headbangers away in decisive order, with Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay till at the top of the tag team division, seeking out the WWF Tag Team Championship. As the Headbangers recovered out on the floor, Scotty and Grandmaster did not dance so much - as they pointed to the people and motioned for the titles around their waists. Suddenly, they were interrupted by Steven Richards - who was oddly out by himself tonight. Brother Steven had a microphone in hand, and mocked applause for Too Cool. He noted how it was the same old song and dance for those guys. But they didn't care about the bigger picture: which was the Right to Censor taking over the tag team division for the greater good! Steven then looked at the Headbangers and told them that they had so much more potential than to sit on the mats in defeat, and know they could do better. Richards appeared to be asking the metalheads to join the RTC, to fight the good fight - and Mosh and Thrasher slid back into the ring, just to get sent flying out the other side by Too Cool! Richards warned Too Cool their time would come, while Mosh and Thrasher had been left branded failures - thanks to the words of an unimpressed Steven Richards!
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We went to footage shot from earlier today in New York City, where Edge and Christian were seen wandering across the road in Times Square. Christian spoke about how bogus it was that they are even here. They are former WWF Tag Team Champions, and they're from Toronto, Canada. Who on earth would think they'd like being in New York? Edge added to that, telling Christian that he hears they're on MTV tonight and spoke of all of the posers MTV had working for them. Christian called Carson Daly the biggest poser going. The brothers left the scene, set to appear tonight on Heat.
We returned to WWF New York, where Michael Cole and Trish Stratus started to discuss No Mercy - just seven days away - live on pay-per-view. The two discussed the matches that had been announced already, including Triple H once again challenging Kurt Angle for the WWF Championship; Eddie Guerrero defending the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Rikishi; and the WWF Women's Championship being on the line when Lita takes on Ivory - of the Right to Censor. The two discussed another key match taking place next weekend, the number one contender's encounter between the Rock and the Undertaker. The two discussed how long this match had been building, referring to how long the two men had been at one another's guts.
They were soon interrupted by Edge and Christian, who strutted out to the stage to a largely mixed reaction from those in attendance at the entertainment complex. The former WWF Tag Team Champions were welcomed to the show, as Edge cockily made fun of Michael Cole. Christian joked about Michaels' frosted tips being his latest attempt in looking like a guy that belonged on MTV. The two wanted to make no mistake about it, that as much as they hated MTV: they belonged on MTV, each and every week! Edge proposed they turn Sunday Night Heat into the Edge and Christian show on a weekly basis, before Trish suggesting joining them as the sole host. The two welcomed Trish's suggestion, noting that they all shared three things in common - they loved making fun of Michael Cole, they loved tag team wrestling, and they were all from Toronto. Michael Cole was undeterred, soon wanting to ask Edge and Christian their thoughts on No Mercy, and who would win out of the Rock and the Undertaker. Though after Thursday's beating at the hands of 'the Great One' and 'the American Badass', the two wanted to make note of the fact they weren't on the card. They had dominated each and every tag team, yet were overlooked? Christian made note of how they may not be WWF Tag Team Champions, but they never received their rematch clause after losing out back at SummerSlam in Tables, Ladders and Chairs!
Michael wanted to ask them about being a part of the Coalition, asking whether that was a setback in their young careers. The two brothers contested this, claiming that they had it made in the Coalition. What was better than being a part of a group filled with the likes of Chris Benoit, the Big Show - and led by their best friend, WWF Champion Kurt Angle! Edge vouched their loyalty for 'the Megastar', claiming he was confident that Triple H would once again eat defeat at the hands of 'the Game'. Michael thanked them for their time, when Edge and Christian showed relief: finally being able to get away from his frosted tips! Edge and Christian turned on their fans in WWF New York, telling New York City that each and every one of them straight up reeked!
. 2) Essa Rios def. Joe E. to retain the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship (4:05)'The Heatseeker' had certainly created a buzz in recent weeks, having gotten inside the head of D-Lo Brown and developed a huge ego in such a short time of being a WWF Superstar. Joe E. was not popular with the fans, much like he wasn't popular in the back - but tonight he was up for the test against the new WWF Light Heavyweight Champion, Essa Rios. Essa was successful in capturing the title two weeks ago on Heat, but 'the Daredevil' now had to make sure he kept it: up against tough competition. Essa started quickly with his lucha-libre arsenal, as a series of armdrags caused Joe E. to relent out to the floor. Joe E. wasted too much time trash talking and wound up the recipient of a springboard moonsault to the floor from the champ, who brought him back inside for a springboard missile dropkick: that Joe E. was able to sidestep! The challenger then began to rough Essa up, mounting him with clubbing elbows. A side-sweeping legsweep took him down for a near fall, when Joe E. began to choke him in the ropes. Joe E. spent too long running his mouth, as Essa fired back with an inside cradle for two, when Rios connected with a powerbomb reversed into a tornado DDT for two! Rios climbed up to the top rope for a moonsault, when Joe E. got his knees up and grabbed the tights for a near fall. But Essa soon hit the ropes with a crucifix pin: taking the three!
The WWF Light Heavyweight Champion had made it out against Joe E. the winner, as Essa Rios rolled out to the floor quickly to have his hand raised. 'The Daredevil' was more than a one trick pony, having upset 'the Heatseeker' tonight on Heat. Meanwhile, D-Lo Brown could be seen watching from the rampway, laughing at the expense of an irate Joe E. - who demanded the referee review the decision to this match.
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Perry Saturn was seen standing beside Jonathan Coachman, who wanted to ask the former WWF Hardcore Champion about his situation with the APA. Perry laughed at Coachman's smug grin, asking him to admit right now that he was intimidated by him. Perry reminded Coachman that he was a tough guy, that he was 'Mr. 24/7'. As far as the APA goes, he sees how Bradshaw has looked at Terri. But Terri is much better than that trailer trash Texas boy! She deserved being with a real man, like himself. Saturn attempted to sell himself to 'the She-Devil' watching: to stop fooling around with two men that sat on their asses all day and played cards - and hop into bed with a real man.
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New York artist DJ Skribble was seen out in the streets of New York City earlier today, as he discussed how everybody had been talking about the WWF Championship match coming up next weekend, when Kurt Angle faces Triple H. Several voxpops were aired, as DJ Skribble asked numerous New York relatives and tourists who they thought would come out on top. They each answered differently, with the general consensus being that 'the Game' would walk out of No Mercy with the WWF Championship once again. Skribble turned back to the camera, telling us to stay tuned as we would be joined by Stephanie McMahon later in the hour!
Returning to WWF New York from the break, 'the Ladies Man' Dean Malenko was walking around the entertainment complex perhaps more confident than he appeared on SmackDown this past Thursday night. After spending the latter part of the week in New York City, Malenko was walking around with a beer in hand: trying to talk to any woman that came his way. Dean tried to hit on two women, who both turned him down. Malenko was not upset and kept on searching, soon making a move on another fine brunette. She told Dean that she had a boyfriend. Malenko sighed briefly, before stopping a passing waitress in her tracks, asking her if she thought he was hot. She was disgusted by Malenko's words, but Dean wanted to know who was hotter: him or Val Venis? The waitress passively told him that 'the Big Valbowski' was hotter, causing Malenko to drop his beer in frustration. Malenko soon spoke up, telling the people in the restaurant area that he was supposed to be 'the Ladies Man', and that Val Venis had nothing on him! Dean stormed off, leaving the restaurant in confusion over the former WWF Light Heavyweight Champion's behavior.
We returned to Michael Cole and Trish Stratus who discussed the frustration of Dean Malenko that all started when Terri left his side, last month. Moving forward the two discussed Triple H and Kurt Angle in further detail, how the Olympic Gold Medalist had taken everything from 'the Game', and how Triple H had nothing more to lose. They ran a video package focusing on the rise and recent fall of 'the Cerebral Assassin' - who started the year winning the WWF Championship for a third time, with Stephanie McMahon by his side and the power of the World Wrestling Federation in his hands. But since losing the title to the Rock at Backlash, 'the Game's descent began. He fought for Stephanie McMahon's honor, and managed to even defeat 'the Immortal' Hulk Hogan back at SummerSlam. But the shocker heard around the world took place back at Unforgiven last month, when 'the Billion Dollar Princess' betrayed her husband and looked to Kurt Angle. In recent weeks, Angle's confidence has grown greater as the leader of the Coalition faction, but at the expense of 'the Game' wanting nothing more than to hunt him down!
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3) Perry Saturn def. Faarooq (3:25)Despite his objections to the APA co-founder Bradshaw's affection with 'the She-Devil' Terri, Faarooq felt it was up to him to put Perry Saturn in his place, after Saturn blindsighted Bradshaw last Monday on RAW is WAR. Faarooq was in there alone against the resident tough guy in the World Wrestling Federation, but the WWF Hardcore Champion was leaner and speedier than the APA member early on. Cornering him, he tried to slap Faarooq around - but Faarooq immediately reciprocated these feelings for Saturn: clobbering him with right after right! Faarooq powerslammed Saturn for a near fall, when he was able to slip out to the floor. Faarooq wasted no time in following, but after Saturn sent him into the steel steps, the big man came off the apron with a springboard dive right on top of Faarooq - giving him the control he needed! Saturn grounded Faarooq with a cross-armbreaker, but the veteran was able to power Saturn up for a powerbomb: at the expense of his damaged shoulder! Hyperextended, Faarooq looked to continue running through Saturn with a series of clotheslines, when he attempted a Dominator that went reversed into a German suplex! Saturn stayed on Faarooq, with the Rings of Saturn locked in - forcing Faarooq to submit!
Perry Saturn refused to let go of the hold initially, but soon rose to his feet to have his hand raised in victory. Faarooq favored his shoulder on the canvas, but out ran Bradshaw for revenge! The absentee APA member hit the ring, hammering away at Saturn with several clubbing blows! Saturn returned the favor, just to dive at the Texan for a fallaway slam to be delivered. Bradshaw had made the save for Faarooq - hungry for revenge on Saturn after his backstage assault conducted on RAW is WAR. Terri was also seen at ringside, cheering Bradshaw on against the disgusted toughman from Boston.
Back from the commercial break, Michael Cole and Trish Stratus had the honor of introducing the WWF New York crowd to their special guest at this time - Stephanie McMahon! 'The Billion Dollar Princess' received a loud and hostile response from the attendees at the entertainment complex, as the girlfriend of the Olympic Gold Medalist proudly marched onto the stage to loud boos. Stephanie basked in the boos and chants of "sl*t", to which Trish told Stephanie how much she had to detest those chants from the people. Trish claimed that women should stick together, having to put up with that abuse each and every week. Stephanie however nonchalantly told Trish that she could give a damn what the people thought at this point. All that mattered to her was how effective she was: and she was effective. For crying out loud, she was the daughter of Vince McMahon! Michael spoke up about her lovers going at it one more time next week at No Mercy, wanting to understand it from her perspective. Stephanie claimed that she had no idea what Michael was talking about: her boyfriend Kurt Angle was the better wrestler, the more impressive showman, and was by far a better WWF Champion than her soon-to-be ex-husband could ever be.
Stephanie wanted Michael and Trish to understand - Angle was a collegiate athlete with a heart of gold. He had beaten the best that the World Wrestling Federation had to offer - and he had done it all within eleven months of his career. A two-time WWF Champion, a former WWF Eurocontinental Champion, and the 2000 King of the Ring! Stephanie admired how much success Kurt had already had, whilst Triple H tagged along with her because of the fact that she was a McMahon with power. Stephanie even insulted 'the Game', by claiming that Angle was much better than Hunter was, in the sack. Cole asked about how her boyfriend was feeling going up against 'the Game' again at No Mercy, to which Stephanie contested that Triple H was as hot-headed as ever. And he had every right to be. But how masculine was it for Triple H to think that Kurt took "everything" from him - he lost the WWF title in the first place. And Stephanie thought herself more than a possession to be fought for. So Kurt was confident, despite anything Triple H had thrown at him - and was ready for anything 'the Game' tried to hit him with leading into the pay-per-view event! Trish demanded a standing ovation for Stephanie, who received loud boos as she departed the stage!
. 4) Kane def. Big Bossman (1:35)'The Big Red Machine' showed a new sign of aggression this past Monday night on RAW is WAR. After coming up short against his half-brother the Undertaker, the seven-foot monster was not willing to bump fists with 'the American Badass', and even walked out on him. Kane was incensed about losing out on the WWF Championship chase, and it showed clearly when he interfered in the Rock's match with Chris Benoit later that night - leaving both men laying in a single attack. No-showing SmackDown this Thursday, Kane appeared to be in a transitional period. Tonight he was up against the Big Bossman, who immediately looked to make some noise by targeting Kane before the bell with right hands. The law enforcer hammered on Kane, who fought back with some throat thrusts and a big boot off the ropes: before climbing up to the top rope and delivering with a flying clothesline! Bossman was in trouble, as 'the Big Red Machine' brought Bossman up for a Chokeslam - sending the 300-pounder crashing down for a quick win.
'The Big Red Machine' had made short work of the Big Bossman tonight on Sunday Night Heat, but he did not appear to be finished yet with the Bossman. The law enforcer was dragged back up to his feet with the hand of Kane wrapped around his throat: as Kane delivered a second Chokeslam to the Bossman! The people were amazed at Kane's ferociousness, when the fearsome monster again brought Bossman back up to his feet - tossing him over his shoulder and delivering a Tombstone Piledriver as well! Bossman was dead in the water, whilst Kane angrily flared up the pyrotechnics from the ring posts! Kane was in a fiery mood following RAW is WAR.
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Back in WWF New York, Michael Cole and Trish Stratus discussed the fire that consumed 'the Big Red Machine' Kane. They then turned to discuss tomorrow night's edition of RAW is WAR - where we would be live from the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. They touted what we were set to see: as Too Cool had another opportunity to challenge for the WWF Tag Team Championship against the Hardy Boyz. Plus, the New Age Outlaws had been challenged by Edge and Christian again - and that match was set to take place tomorrow night. On top of all of that, Commissioner Mick Foley had some announcements to make regarding No Mercy as far as the World Wrestling Federation locker room was concerned!
Trish Stratus discussed how Sunday Night Heat had been a great introduction to the producers watching from MTV, she could not wait to use this show as a launchpad to superstardom in the mainstream! Trish talked herself up...when the Dudley Boyz suddenly showed up to a massive ovation! D-Von and Bubba Ray were here unannounced, and they had their eyes set on Trish! Bubba had the faraway look in his eye, whilst D-Von asked why Trish hadn't thought to interview them. Stratus was reluctant, but her qualms soon turned to a grin on her face. She asked the Dudleys if they really thought she as stupid enough to show up here without some protection. At that moment, T&A rushed the Dudleys from behind! Test and Albert attacked the Dudleys right on the stage at WWF New York, leaving them laying after putting the boots to Bubba and D-Von! Trish stood tall with T&A, unknowingly outsmarting the brothers from Dudleyville!
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Post by DTP. on Jul 13, 2020 3:09:39 GMT -5
 WWF Live! - October 11-15, 2000
October 11, 2000 - Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana, California:
Co-promoted with Ultimate Pro Wrestling.
- William Regal def. Samoa Joe. After the match, Regal was confronted by K-Kwik, who performed a freestyle rap insulting 'the Goodwill Ambassador'. Regal took to the microphone to insult K-Dawg for being a poor replacement for the Undertaker - who had originally been advertised for the show. Regal continued to insult K-Kwik until the rapper left him laying with a scissors kick. Triple H made a surprise appearance afterwards, calling out local talent the Big Schwag. He came out with his army and attempted to gang up on 'the Game', who responded by cleaning house and leaving Schwag laying with a huge Pedigree.
- Too Cool def. The Right to Censor
- William Regal def. K-Kwik
- T&A def. The APA
- Rikishi def. Eddie Guerrero (c) by disqualification; Eddie Guerrero retained the WWF Intercontinental Championship.
- Chris Benoit, Edge and Christian def. X-Pac and the New Age Outlaws
- Lance Storm (c) def. Steve Blackman & Hardcore Holly to retain the WWF Hardcore Championship.
- The Hardy Boyz (c) def. The Dudley Boyz to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship in a Tables match.
- The Rock and Triple H def. WWF Champion Kurt Angle and the Big Show
October 15, 2000 - Van Andel Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan:
- D-Lo Brown def. Joe E.
- Essa Rios (c) def. Crash Holly to retain the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship.
- The APA def. Perry Saturn and Mideon
- Chris Benoit def. Kane
- Tazz (c) def. Chris Jericho to retain the WWF European Championship.
- William Regal def. K-Kwik
- The Kat def. Terri & Jacqueline to win a bikini contest
- The Dudley Boyz def. T&A in a Tables match.
- Triple H def. Kurt Angle (c) by disqualification; Kurt Angle retained the WWF Championship.
October 15, 2000 - Toledo Sports Arena in Toledo, Ohio:
- Al Snow and Steve Blackman def. Kaientai
- Val Venis def. Dean Malenko
- Lance Storm (c) def. X-Pac & Hardcore Holly to retain the WWF Hardcore Championship.
- Lita (c) def. Ivory to retain the WWF Women's Championship.
- The Hardy Boyz (c) def. The Right to Censor to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship.
- The Undertaker def. The Big Show in a Street Fight
- Edge and Christian def. The New Age Outlaws
- Too Cool and Rikishi def. WWF Intercontinental Champion Eddie Guerrero, Chyna and Steven Richards
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Post by DTP. on Jul 13, 2020 17:34:23 GMT -5
RAW is WAR - October 16, 2000
Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan
Live on TNN
The opening video package aired, taking us to the Joe Louis Arena for the final edition of RAW is WAR before No Mercy! The fans in Detroit were full of life, as the pyrotechnics plummeted across the stage. There were signs leading up to the rafters in the crowd, as Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler proudly welcomed us to RAW, with six days until Triple H's date with destiny against Kurt Angle come No Mercy! J.R. and 'the King' talked what we were in store for tonight, with the WWF Champion Kurt Angle taking on the Undertaker in a non-title main event. Plus, the New Age Outlaws will look to avenge their loss at the hands of Edge and Christian from two weeks ago on SmackDown; and Too Cool would look to win the WWF Tag Team Championship against the Hardy Boyz!
Kicking things off came Commissioner Mick Foley, who limped down to the ring to a huge ovation from the capacity crowd. It was said over the weekend that 'the Commish' had some huge announcements in store in light of recent events, as Mick exclaimed how great it felt to be here in the Motor City! Foley discussed how this building was famous for so many memories over the year, citing back to the days of the Original Sheik, but perhaps the most infamous of such was none other than what occurred one year ago, when in this building Stone Cold Steve Austin was ran down by a mystery assailant. The crowd booed, as Mick discussed how while 'the Texas Rattlesnake' was seeking the man responsible, that was not why he was out here. Mick discussed how this was the World Wrestling Federation, and it was no mystery that there were some reprehensible acts taking place. Be it Too Cool, robbed of their WWF Tag Team Championship opportunity last Thursday on SmackDown by the Right to Censor right there in the Gorilla position. Be it, the Coalition assaulting the New Age Outlaws, right outside of his office. Whether it's Chris Jericho and Tazz going at it in the locker room, or most notably Stone Cold Steve Austin and Chris Benoit looking to tear each other limb from limb. Mick discussed the virtues of a safe working environment, and how for so long he disagreed that a safe working environment and the WWF could not possibly co-exist! Which is why he has made compromises to all of those situations. He's given Too Cool another title shot tonight, he has granted the WWF European Champion and Y2J their match this Sunday - provided they didn't lay a finger on the other man. He's given New Age Outlaws their chance at revenge on Edge and Christian: but when it comes to Steve Austin and 'the Rabid Wolverine'...something feels different.
After mulling it over, how Stone Cold has not competed in thirteen months due to the severity of his injuries, he isn't exactly sure how ready the Texan was to get back into these ropes. Mick's reflection was cut short, as the glass shattered: bringing out Stone Cold Steve Austin to a massive ovation! 'The Texas Rattlesnake' saluted the people in Detroit, before taking to the microphone to respond to the Commissioner. Austin told Mick that he didn't know or care about what he had to say about the rest of the WWF Superstars, all that Austin heard was his name - and Stone Cold guaran-damn-teed that he could step foot in this ring and fight, and he wanted Chris Benoit! The fans supported Austin, but Mick began to discuss how there was just one thing preventing him from allowing that. Mick referred back to a safe working environment, and how 'the Texas Rattlesnake' had a history of neck and spinal problems. He was hit by a car in this very building nearly one year ago, for example! Mick then brought up SummerSlam 1997, where Steve Austin suffered a broken neck in action against a man called Owen Hart. Mick couldn't risk a major lawsuit if something were to happen to him, but Austin cut him off again: telling Foley that this was rich coming from 'the Hardcore Legend'. Stone Cold asked Mick how many injuries he suffered in a WWF ring, and how many lawsuits he filed. Austin told Mick to look him in the eye and give him what he wanted, because Austin wasn't here to talk politics: he was here to whoop somebody's ass! 'The Rattlesnake' and the Commissioner continued to meet eyes, when Chris Benoit abruptly interrupted the two. 'The Rabid Wolverine' waltzed right down to the ring, a microphone in hand. Benoit told Steve that maybe Mick was right for once. Maybe Stone Cold should listen to him, because if this match were to happen, there might not be a match featuring Steve Austin ever again! Climbing into the ring, 'the Canadian Crippler' coldly tried to convince Mick not to give Stone Cold what he wanted, because he was cold and calculated. He was a dangerous, dangerous man; and the only reason Steve wanted to fight was to see if he could hang with the best technical wrestler in the world today.
Benoit glared at Austin, telling him that if he put those little black boots on and returned to the ring for a match with him, he would make sure Stone Cold wouldn't be able to walk again. Make no mistake about it, they called him 'the Crippler' for a reason! Austin fired back, telling Benoit that he sure as hell knew who he was: it was written on his trunks! Calling him a dumb son of a b*tch, Austin told Chris that he may be cold and calculated, but he sure as hell would never be Stone Cold Steve Austin. Austin then told Benoit that if Mick wouldn't allow it, he frankly didn't give a damn: inviting Benoit to get it on right here and now! Austin removed his shirt and got ready to fight with Benoit seemingly game, when Mick wisely got between them with a compromise! Foley caved and granted Austin his match with Benoit, but it would not take place tonight. Amidst boos, Foley said he would go through the safe procedures and ensure that it would not fall on his head: declaring it to be an Non-sanctioned match at No Mercy! Asking what they thought to it, Benoit - with eyes burning a hole at Austin's - told the Commissioner that it didn't really matter to him. If Austin thought he was ready, he could try and prove him wrong. But in that ring, when Benoit breaks Austin down all over again, we'd see just how far 'the Rabid Wolverine' was willing to go in ending his career for good! Austin vowed to put Benoit's money where his mouth was, telling Chris that it had been thirteen months of pent-up frustration that he was going to take out on his ass, before telling Mick that this may possibly be the worst decision of his life! Austin left the ring with his comeback match declared, with Mick groaning to himself. Benoit talked trash to 'the Texas Rattlesnake, but he didn't have much time, having challenged Kane to a match later tonight!
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In the hallway, the New Age Outlaws discussed their strategy with their impending match with Edge and Christian coming up in just a few moments. Billy Gunn asked Road Dogg if he remembered how they did things when they were WWF Tag Team Champions, to which Road Dogg joked how he'd completely forgotten. The reunited Outlaws were soon joined by X-Pac, who appeared full of energy: asking his D-Generation X buddies if they were ready for tonight. The Outlaws appeared hesitant to X-Pac's interest, but X-Pac declared that he was coming down with them knowing that that fat sack of cr*p the Big Show would no doubt be at ringside! DX headed for the ring, tag team action coming up next!
Back live, Edge and Christian made their confident walk down to the ring with the Big Show for muscle, ahead of tag team action. The Coalition members stood in the ring, where Christian mocked Road Dogg in asking the people of Detroit if they didn't know. Edge told his younger brother that he did know, know that the New Age Outlaws were back together - but who really gave a damn! Edge talked how the Outlaws were once the tag team to beat in the World Wrestling Federation, and were five-time WWF Tag Team Champions. But that was then, and the last year had been nothing but the Edge and Christian show. Christian likened the Outlaws' chances of reaching the same level of superstardom to the Detroit Red Wings, and similarly commented on X-Pac's mid-life crisis. Edge asked whether it could be a mid-life crisis considering X-Pac was less than thirty, to which Christian adjusted his claim - instead saying DX was more like walking X-Pac like a dog! D-Generation X had had enough and stormed down to the ring, with Billy Gunn, Road Dogg and X-Pac not in a talking mood!
1) The New Age Outlaws (w/X-Pac) def. Edge and Christian (w/The Big Show) (4:08)
After reuniting several weeks ago, this was the first time the New Age Outlaws were set to team up in a standard tag team encounter. They had some bad blood with Edge and Christian rooting from several weeks ago on SmackDown, where the brothers from Toronto attacked the Outlaws in the backstage area. X-Pac meanwhile had his own business with the Big Show, after suffering a loss in the Street Fight against 'the Giant' last Thursday night. Billy Gunn and Road Dogg started hot against them, clearing Edge from the ring and scoring with a double suplex on Christian to a big ovation. The Coalition trio regrouped at ringside, as Edge returned just to receive a military press slam by Mr. Ass. A dropkick connected when Big Show mouthed off to him, allowing Edge to take him down with a spear from behind! The former WWF Tag Team Champions worked over the surgically repaired shoulder of Billy, with X-Pac and Road Dogg quick to encourage the fans to get behind him. Gunn fought free just to be taken down with a wheel kick from Edge, when Gunn caught Christian with a neckbreaker: and the tag was made! Road Dogg ran wild with the Shake, Rattle 'n' Roll for Edge and a bionic elbow for Christian; the Shaky Knee drop following on both brothers! Road Dogg set up for the Pumphandle Drop, when Big Show climbed on the apron! Show tried entering the match, just for Gunn to dropkick 'the Giant' back down to the floor - Gunn following to get a piece of him! Christian jumped Road Dogg, and as the referee was distracted, X-Pac slid in with a roundhouse kick for Christian, then dropped Edge with the X-Factor: giving Road Dogg the win!
The New Age Outlaws had managed to come out on top thanks to the assist from X-Pac, much to the chagrin of an appalled Big Show out on the floor. D-Generation X were standing tall, with the odds evened from the underhanded tactics of the Coalition. Edge and Christian rolled out in frustration, while Road Dogg and Billy Gunn gloated it in their faces - X-Pac crotch chopping the Canadians and 'the Giant'.
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Jonathan Coachman was backstage, having been able to conduct a rare interview with the woman that will challenge for the WWF Women's Championship in six days, Ivory. Coachman wanted to get to the bottom of Ivory's disdain for Lita, and it was obvious: Lita was a woman, much like the rest of the tramps walking the World Wrestling Federation. She didn't care for her well-being, and it showed by how she dressed. Disgusted by her fashion choices, her high-riding sports thong being the main offender: Ivory talked how Lita showed potential, but chose against it. Ivory felt she would be a great pick for champ, how she would spread the good fight for the RTC with the power of being champion. She was soon interrupted by Jacqueline, who had grown tired of Ivory's comments. Jackie remembered shoving Ivory's face in a cake in catering a few weeks ago, and declared that the Divas were free to do what they wanted with their bodies! Ivory had no time for Jackie, but she decided to challenge her to a match tonight. Looking down on her, Ivory told Jacqueline that she accepted: and it would be her pleasure to show the world what a real future WWF Women's Champion looked like.
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Shane McMahon was on the phone in the Coalition's dressing room, when in walked Chris Benoit. 'The Rabid Wolverine' seemed poised with the Non-Sanctioned match against Stone Cold Steve Austin announced for No Mercy, but Shane O'Mac asked 'the Rabid Wolverine' if it was truly the right decision to go out and confront 'the Texas Rattlesnake'. Benoit thought nothing of it, whilst Shane considered the fact Benoit was up against Kane tonight. Shane reminded him how destructive Kane was, going back to last week on RAW is WAR when 'the Big Red Machine' attacked him and the Rock in their match. Benoit laughed, telling Shane to loosen up. That was exactly the reason he had challenged Kane. Because when he tears a seven-foot monster limb from limb - Stone Cold will be watching and will know just how violent 'the Canadian Crippler' can be.
Back live, Kane was seen hanging around in a darkened area of the backstage area. 'The Big Red Machine' was mentally focused on his upcoming match against Chris Benoit tonight, when in walked the Undertaker. The Brothers of Destruction met up with Kane refusing to look 'the American Badass' in the eye, as his older half-brother told him he didn't know what had gotten into him. He wasn't sure why Kane wasn't answering his calls, or taking out his rage on other WWF Superstars - but he accepted it. Undertaker commented on his match tonight with the WWF Champion Kurt Angle, and wanted to wish Kane luck - he would give Angle one from the monster. Undertaker left, leaving Kane in silence.
. 2) Ivory (w/Steven Richards) def. Jacqueline (2:28)With the Right to Censor earning themselves a WWF Women's Championship match at No Mercy when Ivory meets Lita, tonight the RTC's woman representative had some unfinished business with her recent adversary, Jacqueline. Jackie had poked fun at Ivory's no-nonsense role as a part of the movement, and with these two women having so much history in the ring against one another, the match was accepted by Ivory moments ago. Steven Richards was proud watching on, but Jackie quickly took to hitting him with a baseball slide after managing to outwrestle Ivory early. Jacqueline scored with a snapmare for a near fall, and a hurricanrana scored a near fall. Brother Steven would involve himself however, causing Jackie to leave the ring to confront him. Ivory came from behind and sent her into the ring post, then returned to the ring to put the hurt on her. Steven watched on with a laugh, but as Ivory pulled on the hair of Jackie, down came Lita to attack Richards! The WWF Women's Champion hit a flying headscissors off the steel steps on Steven, while Ivory was distrated allowing Jackie to drop her with a DDT, but Ivory got her foot on the rope! Jackie tried to follow, but Ivory scored with a northern lights suplex to capture the win!
Ivory had her hand raised after a tough fight against Jacqueline, when in came the WWF Women's Champion Lita! Lita wasn't waiting for No Mercy, as she threw punches at the Right to Censor's female representative - but Steven Richards came from behind! Brother Steven laughed, holding Lita in a full nelson for Ivory to have some fun with. Lita was able to kick Ivory in the gut, before low blowing him! Lita would clothesline Ivory from the ring, before tearing the trousers off of Brother Steven! Richards ducked for cover on the floor, in tighty-whities - whilst Lita stood tall with the title in one hand - and Richards' pants in the other! Ivory tried to cover him up, the RTC humiliated by the champ!
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The WWF Hardcore Champion Lance Storm was shown hanging his title up on a hanger in the locker room area, but did not appear pleased with the angle it hung. 'The Pride of Calgary' contemplated what to do with it, including adjusting how it hung in his locker. Again Storm wasn't content, and the well-worn title belt quickly fell to the floor. Storm bent down to pick it up, when he stood up to come face to face with Steve Blackman! 'The Lethal Weapon' brandished a kendo stick, asking Lance if he was feeling froggy. Storm was visibly afraid, when Blackman swung the kendo stick at him just to miss! Storm ducked away, grabbing his title and running away from the pursuing former champ!
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The APA were seen hanging out in their office, but it appeared that Bradshaw was the one having fun. Faarooq drank in boredom, as Bradshaw was in the midst of a fascinating discussion with his new lady friend Terri. Bradshaw joked at the expense of Perry Saturn, telling her of how he couldn't wait to take care of business here tonight. 'The She-Devil' giggled and sipped on a beer bottle, before admitting she didn't know what to think of Saturn. The main thing she could think was how many gross tattoos the Boston brawler had. Not to mention how shiny his bald head is. Bradshaw did an exaggerated laugh, when Terri got up to excuse herself. This left Faarooq to ask the Texan if this all seemed a little off to him. Faarooq tried to again tell Bradshaw about Terri's reputation, but he told Faarooq that he was just jealous - and that was fine - but not to ruin this for him! Bradshaw told Faarooq he needed to be a better friend, with Faarooq rolling his eyes in response.
Back on RAW is WAR, the WWF Champion Kurt Angle and Stephanie McMahon were arriving at the building sharing jokes, when the Olympic Gold Medalist held the door open for his girlfriend. 'The Billion Dollar Princess' laughed at Angle's joke about a ski-mask, when the two were approached by Edge and Christian with the Big Show. The brothers were there to complain to Kurt about how tonight was going for them. First Angle gets put in a match against the Undertaker, then Chris Benoit has to put up with that freak Kane. And on top of all of that, they get screwed by two men walking their dog - D-Generation X! Big Show shook his head in annoyance, as Edge proclaimed how bogus all of this was, how the Coalition were being treated unfairly. Angle was too busy asking about his match with 'the Deadman'. Angle was beside himself, his good mood vanished. Who had put him in a match with the Undertaker, six days out from his match with Triple H at No Mercy? Edge and Christian again tried to get the topic on their problems with the New Age Outlaws, but Angle brushed his buddies off: taking Stephanie to go and see Commissioner Mick Foley.
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In the building, Chyna made her way out to the ring to loud boos from the capacity crowd in Joe Louis Arena. 'The Ninth Wonder of the World' stood in the ring to a mixed reaction, asking Detroit if they had seen her Playboy photos to a big reaction. 'Mamacita' laughed and thanked them for admiring her, but wanted to talk about another man that admired her. In fact, it was a man that idolized her. Chyna welcomed out the man she would marry some day, the WWF Intercontinental Champion Eddie Guerrero! 'Latino Heat' made his way out to the ring to a loud chorus of boos from the people, the champ entering the ring and quickly getting down on one knee to kiss the back of Chyna's hand. Chyna appeared smitten, as Eddie discussed how excited he was for the big day. He noted how they hadn't decided on a day yet, but he was so excited to marry her. Eddie confessed his love for his fiancee, how he loved her more than the WWF Intercontinental Championship, his job, and maybe even his family! Guerrero fawned over the attractive, gorgeous traits of 'Mamacita', even going as far to tell the people that they all wished they had her. But it was 'Latino Heat' that had 'the Ninth Wonder of the World', all to himself! The people hated this, when Eddie went on to say how he was also looking forward to No Mercy this Sunday, because he was going to make sure that fat, disgusting pig of a Samoan Rikishi's days of sticking his butt in peoples' faces were over! Guerrero talked how Rikishi in the eyes of the fans were one of their favorites. Everybody loved the Stinkface, everybody loved the world's largest thong. But there was a lot 'Big Kishi' had been hiding from everybody! Eddie talked how Chyna had told him so much about what she had learned during her former friendship with the 400-pounder. Guerrero asked if Rikishi was such a good guy, then what caused him to be involved in a drive-by shooting? Eddie asked whether Rikishi had some shady dealings going on, and implied that maybe Rikishi was not the lovable fat loaf the people all knew and loved!
Rikishi came out to the rampway to interrupt Eddie's attempt at character assassination, with the 400-pounder making his way down to the ring. The Samoan did not like what 'Latino Heat' had to say, and it was obvious as the WWF Intercontinental Champion stood behind 'the Ninth Wonder of the World'. Eddie asked Rikishi what he had to say for himself, claiming that the truth was about to come out. Rikishi instead told the people how he couldn't believe how low the couple could stoop to try and expose him. 'Big Kish' had told Chyna in good faith as her friend, and for her to tell this hot head everything? Chyna contested that Eddie was her fiancee and how they shared everything with one another - causing Rikishi to sarcastically call them a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde. Rikishi admitted that the story with the drive-by shooting was all true. He opened up his Phat Wear shirt to reveal the scars on his stomach, how he had been shot by two gangland Samoans back home on the island. He was rushed in for surgery, and legally - for three whole minutes - his life was over. He was pronounced dead. Rikishi was visibly emotional, but passionately stared death in the face, and came back to life! Rikishi declared that this was what he lived for, to compete for the thousands in the crowd. And ever since that day, he left his gangbanging ways in the past - looking to make a difference! The fans in Detroit got right behind the redemptive speech of 'Big Kish', as he told Eddie Guerrero that if he wanted to get into it about secrets: to look at the type of person he was behind the scenes, before Chyna! Rikishi vowed to take the WWF Intercontinental Championship at No Mercy, leaving Eddie dumbfounded. Instinctively, he tried to attack the Samoan, just to receive a body slam and a hip splash in the corner! Guerrero dropped down, when Rikishi closed in and lowered his pants for the Stinkface! Chyna did nothing, having taken in what 'Big Kish' had to say, when Eddie bailed from the ring following the embarrassment sustained! Chyna returned to Eddie's side at ringside but her former friend's words had apparently struck a cord with her, as the future married couple watched a fired up Rikishi challenging them to get back in the ring!
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Commissioner Mick Foley was seen watching on at the backstage interview area, expressing how excited he was to see Rikishi put a stop to Eddie Guerrero's coniving reign as WWF Intercontinental Champion. Stephanie McMahon showed up to confront 'the Commish' about her boyfriend Kurt Angle's match against the Undertaker tonight - reasoning that 'the Megastar' was more than a WWF Superstar, he was a legitimate athlete. She explained Kurt was focused solely on his match with Triple H this Sunday and was in the heat of training for the match. Mick told Stephanie that he understood, but also said that 'Megastar' or not, the WWF Champion had been booked for the match: and it was very much set in stone! Foley then gave 'the Billion Dollar Princess' an incentive for Kurt however, telling her that if her boyfriend won - Angle could decide the type of match he would have with 'the Game' at No Mercy. Stephanie was interested and thanked him, but Mick roped her back in: saying if the Undertaker won, then Triple H would get to decide the type of match they would have! McMahon left concerned, with Mick pleased with his decisionmaking.
Chris Benoit was spotted walking down a corridor, 'the Rabid Wolverine' cranking his neck ahead of the big encounter with 'the Big Red Machine'. Six days away from his Non-Sanctioned match with Stone Cold Steve Austin at No Mercy, 'the Canadian Crippler' had another big task ahead against Kane: next!
We returned to a video package shot by Trish Stratus. In the middle of an empty arena set in the Louisville, Kentucky based Ohio Valley Wrestling arena, the blonde genius behind the success of T&A had recorded a personal message for Bubba Ray Dudley. She stood stroking a table in a skimpy bodysuit, telling Bubba how much he loved nothing more than a soft, smooth and sanded surface. In another clip she was spread across the table, claiming how she liked it to. She enticed Bubba Ray to come and take her for a ride, right there on the table. Trish said she had been training really hard, and was desperate to taste what the Dudley Boyz's wood felt like. A perverse video, to provoke the Dudleys perhaps. But was Trish's idea a great one?
. 3) Chris Benoit vs Kane ended in a double disqualification (3:40)With the anticipated return of Stone Cold Steve Austin to the ring in six days at No Mercy, Chris Benoit had gotten himself into this, challenging 'the Texas Rattlesnake' to test how tough he truly was. 'The Rabid Wolverine' had promised to put an end to Austin's career for good on pay-per-view, with Commissioner Mick Foley's prior reservations about allowing the match to take place appleased, not under the sanctions of a World Wrestling Federation match-up. While it was uncertain what this meant exactly, tonight Benoit had also challenged 'the Big Red Machine' Kane to a match tonight on RAW is WAR. With Kane partly to blame for Benoit's loss at the hands of the Rock one week ago, Benoit was testing himself tonight against another very dangerous individual. Kane's foul mood continued since losing out to his half-brother the Undertaker last week, as he immediately struck Benoit hard with some throat thrusts in the corner, and a clothesline sent him out to the floor. Benoit was up against a tough challenge, as he was swatted from thin-air off the top rope by the big right of the monster. Kane delivered a big boot and climbed to the top rope, but Benoit crotched him and delivered a big superplex sending both crashing to the canvas! Benoit hit a Diving Headbutt, but Kane was able to get a shoulder up. He came back with a violent flurry of punches, when Benoit escaped the ring to grab a chair: swinging it into the spine of Kane! 'The Big Red Machine' turned around and snatched the chair, then striking Benoit with it as well!
Chris Benoit ducked out of the ring in pain, as 'the Big Red Machine' quickly followed. Kane continued to hammer on Benoit against the barricade, when 'the Rabid Wolverine' kicked the monster low: grabbing the timekeeper's chair and slamming it into the shoulder of Kane! Benoit put the boots to Kane before dragging his 320-pound body into the ring. The Canadian locked in the Crippler Crossface on the monster, when the glass shattered: bringing out Stone Cold Steve Austin!
'The Texas Rattlesnake' stomped down the rampway, with Benoit welcoming the fight - and Austin hit the ring tackling Benoit! Both men rolled around trading blows, with Benoit targeting a cross-armbreaker, just for Austin to use the steel chair to break free! Austin set Benoit up for a Stunner, when Benoit dropped Austin right on his neck with a German suplex! Austin was in trouble, as Benoit stood over Austin with a steel chair against his throat - some violent things in mind - but Kane returned to run Benoit from the ring! 'The Big Red Machine' was livid, and Austin took one glance at Kane and decided to roll to the floor - chasing Benoit with even more rights up the rampway: fighting to the back! It would all be legal in Sunday's Unsanctioned war to see who the toughest man walking the World Wrestling Federation was!
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Michael Cole was backstage standing by with the WWF European Champion Tazz, who seemed glad to see his co-host from Sunday Night Heat. 'The One Man Crime Scene' patted Michael on the head and told Cole that he hadn't heard the numbers from last night's Heat, but without the thug on MTV: he just knew that the ratings would be down from 'the Human Suplex Machine's star-making performance last week. Michael began to ask Tazz his feelings about facing Chris Jericho at No Mercy, but wondered if the two could go without attacking one another in the next six days. Tazz joked obnoxiously that Y2J couldn't keep his hands off him: no wonder why, he's red hot! Tazz told him that Y2J would die on his own throne this Sunday, because if Tazz could be lethal. He almost blinded him, and wasn't afraid to do it again on pay-per-view. But the champ felt at ease about the challenge, so much so that he was going to host an open challenge tonight for his WWF European Championship. Because that's the type of champ he was. Tazz slapped Cole on the back, walking away in confidence.
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Meanwhile, there was much commotion going on the backstage area, as a car had pulled up in the parking lot of the Joe Louis Arena - and out stepped Shawn Michaels! 'The Heartbreak Kid' was back in the World Wrestling Federation, as he stepped out and greeted the backstage staff and WWF Superstars in passing. HBK was here on RAW is WAR, with the member of the WWF Board of Directors apparently heading out to the ring to address the Detroit crowd!
Back live in Detroit, the people were in for a huge shocker as Shawn Michaels would grace the stage with his presence! Looking youthful and in great shape, the Board of Director member strutted his way down to the ring like only 'the Heartbreak Kid' could. Upon entering the ring, the cowboy hat-clad former three-time WWF Champion basked in the ovation he received, before finally addressing the fans with a hearty greeting. HBK told the people how he knew what a shock this was, and how he would have loved to have called in advance to let the good folks know - but that's not how 'the Heartbreak Kid' rolled! Michaels first told the fans how it had been a while since he was last here, ushering in Mick Foley as the WWF Commissioner: but a lot had changed in that time! Shawn made note of how he was feeling healthy, he was waking up every morning to the soft lips of a fine female - his wife Rebecca - and how business down at the Texas Wrestling Academy could not be better. But despite that, Shawn has been keeping up with the World Wrestling Federation Superstars of today. As a major stakeholder in this company, and a whole lot of sway - Shawn wanted to tell the people all about how he feels about the current product. He complimented the status of stars far and wide: even if the smaller guys do a hell of a lot more than he could ever do in his heyday! Michaels refrained from showing signs of age, instead telling the people in the sold-out building that there was one person in particular that he had some things to say about - and that man was one of his best friends in the business: telling Triple H to get on down to the ring!
'The Heartbreak Kid's request was answered quickly, as Triple H made his way out to the ring to a largely equal reception. 'The Game' appeared surprised to see Shawn standing in the ring, as he got inside and hugged him with a huge smile on his face. Triple H told Shawn how long it had been, but wanted to know why he was here tonight. HBK played it nonchalantly, claiming he was just in town and stopped by - to which 'the Game' contested that San Antonio was a long way away from the Motor City. With that aside, Shawn knew the hard times Triple H had been going through: his issues with that Olympic geek, Kurt Angle; his impending divorce from Stephanie McMahon - which was a bad idea from the get-go, so Shawn claimed - and on top of all of that; something in Hunter has changed. Michaels couldn't put a finger on if it was the failure of his marriage, or how he had tried and failed to capture the WWF Championship in the process. But this was not the Triple H he knew. The same Triple H that helped form D-Generation X, the same Triple H that had fire in his eyes and was a student of the game. HBK told 'the Game' that he was telling him this as his friend, but considering 'the Game' did in fact have everything taken from him: where is the desperation? He refused to acknowledge a change, telling HBK that he was dealing with it in his own way. Michaels disputed this, telling Hunter how straight from the beginning, he used to talk about how he wanted to take over the World Wrestling Federation. He used to spend hours on the phone to him, talking about Stephanie and how great a girl she was. Shawn got serious, as he reminded Triple H that now that all of those things were gone, he was starting from scratch. Triple H needed to recapture that buzz, that desire to succeed, and that need to dominate the competition. Whether it's Kurt Angle, or whether it's Taka Michinoku: Triple H was clearly gone. And if Hunter brought this Triple H into No Mercy against the Olympic Gold Medalist, he was going to get chewed up and spit out all over again!
Shawn insisted he was doing this to motivate Hunter, and open him up. 'The Game' however continued to be stubborn, insisting that he was doing fine before and would continue to be fine no matter what happens at No Mercy. To tell the truth however, Triple H wanted to express just how much dread and regret he feels. It's like waking up to hell, each and every day! Now laying it all out on the table, 'the Cerebral Assassin' passionately disclosed how he still couldn't believe how much Kurt Angle had gotten under his skin. Kurt Angle, an Olympian with the personality of a dork. For months he considered Angle to be far from a threat, because he was that damn good. Then he beats the man he couldn't - the Rock - and wins the WWF Championship? And just when he thought he could beat Kurt Angle at Unforgiven, and take back the title he had been deprived of for months: the unthinkable happens. Now that dork has stolen his wife, and ruined his marriage? Triple H lashed out, asking what kind of a bullsh*t world this was! Triple H got right in his best friend's face, telling of how he didn't just want to beat Kurt Angle at No Mercy this Sunday, and to him it was about a lot more than just the WWF Championship. Triple H wanted to end Kurt Angle, and he wanted to decimate him. Why? Because he was 'the Game', and he was that damn good! 'The Cerebral Assassin' appeared to be back, and Shawn kindly responded by smiling at Hunter and telling him that he was now just one step closer to beating Kurt Angle at No Mercy. Michaels left without saying another word, with a big smile on his face - while Triple H was left in the ring, confused by what trickery his best friend 'the Heartbreak Kid' had pulled off. Angle and Stephanie were now in severe danger.
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In the backstage area Kevin Kelly was stood beside the WWF Champion Kurt Angle and his girlfriend Stephanie McMahon. Kevin wanted to get 'the Megastar's thoughts on what he had just heard, but remained silent in an alarmed state. 'The Billion Dollar Princess' spoke on her boyfriend's behalf, telling Kevin that quite frankly it was none of Shawn Michaels' business what went on behind closed doors between her or her future ex-husband. Stephanie told Kevin that in all of her months of trying to get 'the Game' to open up, he finally did: but it was not going to bother Kurt Angle. She firmly stated that the Olympic Gold Medalist was on a higher level than Triple H, that he had proven this at Unforgiven. So whether Triple H was 'the Cerebral Assassin', or the same old Hunter come No Mercy: it would end in the same way. With Kurt Angle, the WWF Champion's hand raised at the end of the night. Kurt continued to ignore the question, following Stephanie away in deep thought.
Stone Cold Steve Austin was seen walking the halls of the Joe Louis Arena, appearing to be on his way out of the building. With his message for Chris Benoit delivered ahead of the Non-Sanctioned match come No Mercy, 'the Texas Rattlesnake' suddenly brushed shoulders with Shawn Michaels. Austin stopped 'the Heartbreak Kid', as the two immediately broke down into a huge face-off! There was no love lost between these two WrestleMania rivals, as neither said a word. Finally, HBK smiled and told Steve how good it was to see him, to which Austin continued walking. Austin left through some doors, leaving a perplexed 'Heartbreak Kid' stood smiling upon seeing his former rival.
. 4) The Hardy Boyz (w/WWF Women's Champion Lita) (c) def. Too Cool to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship (3:18)This was a match that had been over a week in the making for Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay. After failing to capture the WWF Tag Team Championship gold from the Hardy Boyz a week from Thursday ago on SmackDown thanks to the Right to Censor, Too Cool wanted nothing more than to avenge that night with another opportunity. They were granted the shot last Thursday night, when again the RTC would attack them in the backstage area: taking their place in the title predicament. The Hardys had their backs against the wall with so much competition in the tag team division, but had offered this rematch in the first place: with a hungry Too Cool jumping at the chance. Sexay and Scotty showed their chemistry early, sidestepping the Poetry in Motion and delivering one of their own: Sexay with a clothesline off of Scotty's back to Jeff - and a double bulldog scoring a near fall. The Hardys battled back and were able to move away from a Hip Hop Drop attempt by Grandmaster, with the North Carolinians soon guarding Sexay from making the tag. A double suplex and stereo-legdrops scored a near fall, when Matt looked to go for a tornado DDT just to be planted on his face: and Scotty would make the tag! Scotty came in hot, with flying headscissors for both brothers. Scotty delivered a frankensteiner on Jeff, before dropping Matt with a bulldog: setting up for the Worm! This could have been it, when the Right to Censor returned, dragging Scotty out of the ring whilst pinning Matt Hardy!
Yet again, the Right to Censor had involved themselves where they didn't belong: as Bull Buchanan and the Goodfather clubbed away at Scotty 2 Hotty, leaving him laying on the floor! A re-pantsed Steven Richards led traffic into the ring, where Buchanan took Jeff Hardy's head near-clean off with a running big boot to the face; while Goodfather would put the boots to Matt on the canvas. Lita saw the danger and tried intervening with a dive off of the top, just for Goodfather to catch her - body slamming her on top of Jeff Hardy! The RTC continued their beating on Grandmaster Sexay who put up a fight, but the movement were too dominant.
That is, until the New Age Outlaws rushed down to the ring! Road Dogg and Billy Gunn had voiced their earlier intentions to pursue the WWF Tag Team Championship, as they brought the fight and sent Buchanan sailing over the top with a double clothesline; Goodfather the recipient of a Fame Asser from Mr. Ass! Buchanan and Richards left ringside, livid at the Outlaws' intervention, when Jeff Hardy came soaring off of the barricade with a dive onto both men! The Hardys stood tall, staring down the Outlaws who clearly wanted the titles themselves.
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Jonathan Coachman was stood beside The Rock, acknowledging how 'the Brahma Bull' might not be in action tonight on RAW is WAR, but would be against the Undertaker this Sunday at No Mercy. Rock raised his palm to hush Coachman, before asking "Coach" if it really mattered that the Rock was not competing tonight in a WWF ring. He asked Coach if it really mattered whether the Undertaker would be in that ring facing the man with the WWF Championship right now tonight? What about if the Undertaker beat Kurt Angle, and went on to the Survivor Series - did that matter? Jonathan tried to give his thoughts, but Rock immediately told him that it didn't matter because the Rock didn't give a monkey cr*p. Rock said that tonight, match or no match, the Rock would be watching. He would be scouting the Undertaker's game, and seeing exactly how he moved in that ring. Because this Sunday, when the two of them compete in a number one contender's match: the Rock wanted to make it absolutely clear that he would layeth the SmackDown on 'the Deadman's Frankenstein ass!
Rock brought up how 'the American Badass' had said he didn't respect the Rock, and how he sure as hell did not respect the Undertaker either. But he did respect what the Undertaker had done in the past decade, watching all of the all-time greats come and go. Beating legends such as Giant Gonzalez and King Kong Bundy, and the Executioner. Rock said that in this decade, the Undertaker was as respected as a gym teacher on the first day of school, and told him Undertaker could take all of those pencils, trophies and accolades, and stick them straight up his motorcycle-riding ass! Rock told Coach that there would be one man that could be the number one contender, and his name was 'the People's Champ' the Rock. If you smell what the Rock is cookin!'
Back from the break, Commissioner Mick Foley appeared to be keeping busy as he walked down the hall, before running into William Regal. While Mick attempted to brush off 'the Goodwill Ambassador', the Englishman insisted on speaking with Mick Foley. He was perturbed by the manner in which he'd been treated by the other WWF Superstars since his debut. He used Stone Cold Steve Austin as an example, trashing his country's culture, insulting and attacking him completely unprovoked. But now he's openly allowing that man to make a mockery of the WWF rulebook? Let alone get back into the ring. Regal pondered aloud what kind of zoo he had signed up for! Mick appeared half interested, before quickly spotting the Right to Censor and reprimanding them for again sabotaging the WWF Tag Team Championship match. Mick gave Steven Richards a tough lashing while Ivory, Bull Buchanan and the Goodfather watched on, but the New Age Outlaws and X-Pac showed up: ready to fight the RTC! As Road Dogg rode the movement for preaching censorship and admonishing freedom of speech, Billy Gunn claimed that the RTC didn't deserve a title shot: they did!
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'The Commish' was in an awkward spot between the two groups, forced to come to a fast resolution. Mick surmised that every tag team wanted a shot at the Hardy Boyz, which is why he was going to resolve this in one way and one way only: a four-corners match with the Right to Censor, the New Age Outlaws, and Too Cool all challenging for the titles this Sunday at No Mercy! Foley told RTC they'd better hope they win, then demanded that the Outlaws stop wreaking havoc in his hallways. Foley walked away but ran into William Regal again, to which the Brit asked Mick again about what he was going to do about this kerfuffle. Mick appeared to forget what they had been talking about, but caught Regal in a gag as he gave him the finger guns. Mick told William to have a nice day - leaving 'the Goodwill Ambassador' gobsmacked!
. 5) D-Lo Brown def. Tazz (c) to win the WWF European Championship (2:43)With 'the One Man Crime Scene' set to confront Chris Jericho once and for all in six days at No Mercy, Tazz appeared confident on the surface. Knowing that he and Y2J could not lay a hand on one another until the pay-per-view event, the thug was extremely confident heading into tonight. After throwing out an open challenge for the WWF European Championship, the thug broke out in laughter when he found out that D-Lo Brown would be the man to answer the call. With D-Lo's recent string of losses still fresh on the mind, 'the Human Suplex Machine' could hardly keep a straight face as D-Lo bobbled his head across the ring from him. But D-Lo had a lot to prove, after ditching 'the Bizniz' monicker and attempting to win the respect of the people back as of late. Brown was ready for the opportunity, catching Tazz with a body slam and a legdrop for a near fall. Brown followed Tazz out to the floor with a dive over the top rope, but upon re-entry to the ring walked straight into a belly-to-belly suplex from the champ! Tazz began to punish D-Lo on the canvas with clubbing elbows and a sleeper hold, when Chris Jericho's countdown began on the stage! Tazz broke the hold in confusion, allowing D-Lo to sneak in the back door with a Sky High: covering Tazz for the three count!
In what had to be considered a huge upset, D-Lo Brown had just captured the WWF European Championship! Detroit, Michigan jumped in joy after seeing a new champion crowned, in a man they despised merely two months ago. Brown quickly exited the ring with a huge smile on his face, and bobbed his head with the gold raised high. Meanwhile, Tazz was in disbelief at how this came to be: arguing with the referee. Suddenly, Chris Jericho stepped out onto the stage to throw salt on 'the One Man Crime Scene's wounds! Tazz wanted to fight Y2J right here and now, but Jericho smiled back at the thug, telling him he would see him Sunday!
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Kaientai were in the hallway chatting away, Taka Michinoku and Funaki were simply hanging out engaging in Japanese. The two laughed at one another's jokes obnoxiously, when Taka opened a door to see Lance Storm hiding in the janitor's closet. The WWF Hardcore Champion mimed for the two to keep quiet, when Taka quietly closed the door and hushed Funaki. He gave Funaki a subtle hint, before cautiously opening the closet again: Kaientai attacking 'the Pride of Calgary!' Kaientai wanted the WWF Hardcore Championship, but Storm was able to use a mop bucket to drill Funaki with - getting away down the hall! Michinoku chased after, but it was too late. Lance was still adapting to the ways of the 24/7 title.
We returned to a shot of Times Square in New York City, where inside of WWF New York were the Dudley Boyz. Having stayed since their surprising appearance on Sunday Night Heat last night, D-Von Dudley was seen spray painting "T&A" on a table set up on the stage. With a sea of people standing behind them, D-Von asked the people with life who wanted to see Trish Stratus eat some wood. While Bubba remained in a daydream state, D-Von enthusiastically talked about T&A having a win that without a doubt belonged to them. He said how Trish can tease his brother Bubba all she wanted, and she could hide behind Test and Albert all she wanted: but they couldn't stay hidden for long! D-Von then slapped Bubba across the face, trying to will him from his state, before holding his brother by the face and convincing Bubba that they could get what was theirs: they could beat T&A, and they could bring the tables to Trish Stratus! D-Von snapped his fingers to Bubba, who finally snapped out of it: telling D-Von that it was time to get the tables. The people roared, while it seemed Trish's invitation had just been answered.
. 6) Perry Saturn def. Bradshaw (w/Terri) (2:15)'The She-Devil' certainly appeared to have shacked up with a smitten Bradshaw leading into this match. After recent events, it appeared that Terri had won the heart of Bradshaw, with her rushing to his side after being beaten down by Perry Saturn behind the building last week on RAW is WAR, as well as last night on Sunday Night Heat. In Saturn's mind, Terri belonged with him, hence his attacks on the co-founder of the Acolyte Protection Agency. Following Faarooq's thoughts expressed earlier tonight, he was conspicuously absent from ringside for this one, where Bradshaw immediately went straight for Saturn causing him to bail to the floor. Bradshaw continued to hammer him around the ringside area, when Saturn had the audacity to use Terri as a shield to hide behind. Perry got in a cheap shot after shoving Terri into the Texan, before working over his shoulder in the ring. A belly-to-belly suplex scored a near fall, when a moonsault received similar results: Saturn wondering what he had to do to put the big man down. Bradshaw soon came roaring back with shoulder blocks, and a catching fallaway slam put Perry in danger for a near fall, when Terri placed Saturn's foot on the bottom rope! It was a set up all along, as Terri smiled innocently to a dumbfounded Bradshaw: allowing Saturn to come from behind with the fisherman suplex for three!
Perry Saturn had beaten Bradshaw, but as the Texan returned to his feet in shock - Saturn had his hand raised by the overly adoring 'She-Devil' Terri! In disappointment over Terri planting Saturn with kiss after kiss at ringside, Bradshaw could not believe that he had been led on by the Diva over the past couple of weeks. Terri had a new man, as her reputation continued to grow with a new male companion.
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Kurt Angle was in the Coalition locker room doing Hindu squats, with his non-title match with the Undertaker mere moments away. 'The Megastar' had been left at a loss for words following Shawn Michaels' pet talk with Triple H in the ring earlier tonight, when Stephanie McMahon entered the room repeating that her man would walk out of No Mercy the WWF Champion because he was an athlete like no other. Stephanie complimented Kurt as she consoled him close, assuring the Olympic Gold Medalist that there was no WWF Superstar like him, which is why he would put a stop to 'the Game' just like he had before. Kurt meanwhile didn't want to hear another word. The two exchanged words, with Angle telling Stephanie that he loved her: but now wasn't the time. Angle felt he had to get serious if he wanted to be the WWF Champion, and have his young career remain intact. Stephanie reluctantly accepted this and left Kurt to do more squats, when in walked the Big Show. 'The Giant' apologized for the interruption, but told Kurt that nobody knew the Undertaker like he did, offering to lend his support tonight. Kurt thanked the 500-pounder, rubbing his chin in deep thought. The main event was up next! With the WWF Champion caught off-guard by being positioned in a match against 'the American Badass' tonight, Kurt Angle's mind appeared to be all over the place. With Triple H's comments earlier tonight in how he wanted to decimate the Olympic Gold Medalist at No Mercy this Sunday, 'the Megastar' felt like anything but. Kurt walked into this with 500 pounds of help in his corner, as 'the Giant' watched on knowingly. Big Show claimed to know Undertaker better than most from their days as a tag team last year, proving his loyalty to the Coalition's leader. As for 'the Deadman', he was gunning for a big win leading into his number one contender's match this Sunday against the Rock - the winner of which could meet Angle for the WWF Championship next month at the Survivor Series: if Angle is able to overcome 'the Game' first. Angle was like a lamb led to slaughter in the opening minutes, as Undertaker cornered him with pummelling blows to the gut. He continued with a sidewalk slam and a legdrop, but was unable to follow with an elbow drop allowing Angle time to work him over.
The Olympian tactically grounded Undertaker and struck with a shinbreaker, as it now appeared the champ was targeting the ankle of 'the Deadman'. It would take a great deal to weaken the Houston native, and Undertaker was quick to fire back with a flying clothesline to the Olympian. But Big Show provided the distraction, enabling Kurt to come from behind with a chop block! Angle continued to hammer on the ankle with a series of elbow drops and a knee drop, but despite the tactics, the Undertaker resiliently battled back: a DDT off the ropes giving him some breathing room! Back on his feet, Undertaker ploughed Angle with clotheslines in the corner, before draping him face first into the corner. Undertaker hoped to follow up with Old School, but as he walked the top rope, Stephanie had the referee distracted: and Big Show shoved him crashing down to the canvas! Angle delivered a back suplex and now looked for the Ankle Lock, but Undertaker kicked him off into the turnbuckle, and delivered the Last Ride! He had the champ pinned, but the Big Show hit the ring, attacking 'the American Badass!'
The Big Show had gotten the WWF Champion disqualified, but it was clear that was not important to the Coalition. Not wanting the Undertaker to beat Kurt Angle leading into the Olympic Gold Medalist's No Mercy encounter with Triple H, 'the Giant' put a stop to the Undertaker's attempts at a comeback, stopping him dead with a massive Chokeslam! Show helped the WWF Champion back to his feet, where the two put the boots to 'the American Badass', when the Rock surprisingly came down to the ring to the aid of his rival! Rock hit the ring and sounded off on the 500-pounder, when Kurt Angle intervened from behind. Angle attempted to hammer on 'the Great One', but Rock came firing back with a Samoan drop and a spinebuster, until Big Show rushed him from behind! Show fed Rock into an Olympic Slam from the Olympian, with Stephanie proudly watching the Coalition dispose of the two top contenders to potentially challenge him at the Survivor Series. But just when the Coalition thought they had proven their point, out came Triple H with a sledgehammer in hand! 'The Game' was back, and immediately marched into the ring forcing Kurt and Show to run for the hills.
'The Cerebral Assassin' was armed and dangerous with his sledgehammer, when he snatched a microphone to address his arch rival. Triple H said that Kurt Angle and Stephanie McMahon knew exactly why he was out here. He wasn't doing this for the Undertaker, and he sure as hell wasn't doing this for the Rock: he was doing this because for so long he had dreamed about annihilating 'the Megastar!' Triple H talked about how it was time to put an end to the Olympian's arrogance, and a finish to his ego. After speaking with Shawn Michaels, he knew exactly what needed to be done. As a result of failing to win this match, Triple H named the type of match he wanted with Kurt Angle at No Mercy: daring him to play 'the Game' - inside of Hell in a Cell! The fans in Detroit roared at the top of their lungs, as Triple H vowed that there would be No Mercy for the WWF Champion! Angle and Stephanie were left traumatized by the declaration of war - as this heated rivalry would surely come to ahead inside the most dangerous structure in World Wrestling Federation history in six nights!
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SmackDown! - October 19, 2000
Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio
Broadcast on UPN
Taped October 17, 2000
A video package kicked things off, reviewing what went down on the action-packed edition of RAW is WAR this past Monday night. With No Mercy under one week away, Commissioner Mick Foley attempted to clear the air by resolving the repeated fights that had taken place between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Chris Benoit - the announcement that Austin would meet Benoit in a Non-Sanctioned match in six nights. Meanwhile, as Kurt Angle prepared for an unexpected main event against the Undertaker, Foley would add the stipulation that if he won the match he would be able to name the type of match he would have with Triple H at No Mercy - if Undertaker won however, Triple H would be in charge of the decision. Shawn Michaels shockingly showed up to give 'the Game' a pet talk, tricking him into firing up and opening up on his feelings about the Olympic Gold Medalist and his future ex-wife Stephanie McMahon: planning to decimate the WWF Champion. In the main event, it would be the interference of the Big Show that led to the Undertaker leaving victorious: when Big Show and Kurt Angle began a beatdown for the two top contenders. That is until a hell-bent Triple H stormed the ring with a sledgehammer in mind: and his match of choice for No Mercy? Hell in a Cell!
The opening video package aired, cutting to the sold-out Gund Arena. The sea of people in attendance were booming as pyrotechnics exploded in the rafters and across the stage. We were in Cleveland, Ohio just three days away from No Mercy: coming off of the bombshell announcement that Triple H would get his shot at Kurt Angle in the confounds of Hell in a Cell! Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler welcomed us to SmackDown, seventy-two hours away from hell unleashed. They touted what was set to take place tonight, where we would see the Rock go one-on-one with the Big Show after what went down in the closing moments of RAW, Monday night. The WWF Hardcore Champion Lance Storm would have to prove how hardcore he was, set to defend against the former champ, Steve Blackman. Plus, members of the four corners match for the WWF Tag Team Championship come No Mercy would face off, when Matt Hardy battles Bull Buchanan, Grandmaster Sexay and Billy Gunn. All of this and more, tonight!
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Kicking things off came the New Age Outlaws waltzing down to the ring with X-Pac accompanying them. Road Dogg hyped up the hot crowd in Cleveland as D-Generation X took over the ring to a loud response from the capacity crowd. Road Dogg asked Ohio what was popping, before discussing how it had been a long time coming, but it was time again for the Outlaws to become six-time WWF Tag Team Champions! Road Dogg told the Hardy Boyz that it was nothing personal, but this Sunday night the gold would be coming home with DX, before saying they were starting the party early by kicking it "Doggy Style". He ran with the in-ring introductions, with Billy Gunn declaring that for the Right to Censor specifically: they had two words for them. The three led the people to exclaim "Suck It!", DX clearly ready to once again dominate the tag team division.
1) Billy Gunn (w/Road Dogg and X-Pac) def. WWF Tag Team Champion Matt Hardy (w/Jeff Hardy and WWF Women's Champion Lita), Grandmaster Sexay (w/Scotty 2 Hotty) & Bull Buchanan (w/Steven Richards, the Goodfather and Ivory) in a Fatal 4-Way match (5:21)With the four corners match officially announced by Commissioner Mick Foley on RAW last Monday night, the Hardy Boyz were sure to find their toughest challenge to date at No Mercy, for the first time since becoming WWF Tag Team Champions back in Tables, Ladders and Chairs at SummerSlam. Before they got into that however, the people were in store for a combustible Fatal 4-Way match, with so many WWF Superstars surrounding the ring. Immediately alliances were formed, as Billy Gunn watched from the side to witness Matt Hardy and Grandmaster Sexay team up to dispose of Bull Buchanan from the ring before going at it themselves. Sexay bested Matt with a hurricanrana and a dropkick, when Billy came in with a series of jabs followed by a beautiful dropkick of his own. Backstage, Edge and Christian were seen watching with disapproval from a monitor - shocked they were excluded from this predicament. Bull Buchanan returned to the free-for-all with a clothesline off the top to Matt and Sexay, when Goodfather got in the face of Jeff at ringside: soon leading to Road Dogg and X-Pac coming to get some of the RTC! Inside Gunn scored a swinging neckbreaker for a near fall, when Ivory got on the apron. She protested Mr. Ass and received Gunn giving her the moon from inside: when Lita dragged her down from the apron, tackling Ivory to the floor! Road Dogg and Jeff Hardy got into a fight with the Right to Censor members on the floor, while inside Grandmaster Sexay moonwalked right into a roundhouse kick from X-Pac! The official had been distracted, but Gunn struck with a Fame Asser to score the win!
The New Age Outlaws were on a roll this week, with Billy Gunn getting the opening for D-Generation X headed into what was sure to be a chaotic four corners match at No Mercy this Sunday. X-Pac and Road Dogg joined Mr. Ass in celebration on the floor, while the Hardy Boyz stood in the ring. The Outlaws motioned for the WWF Tag Team Championship gold come No Mercy, while Too Cool recovered and confronted the Hardys as well. At ringside the Right to Censor regrouped in frustration at the loss. This Sunday had the potential to go any way possible, between the top four tag teams in the World Wrestling Federation today.
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The Big Show and Shane McMahon were spotted walking and talking down the hall, with 'the Giant' discussing with the boss's son about the revelation that Triple H would fight Kurt Angle inside of Hell in a Cell. Shane asked the 500-pounder who he thought would walk out victorious, asking him to be honest about it - but Big Show continued to play loyalist, saying that 'the Megastar' would without a doubt leave No Mercy still the WWF Champion. Shane admired Show's support and then moved on to talk about the Rock. He reminded Show of how Rock stole the Royal Rumble from him, how he had stolen WrestleMania from him - but he had beaten Rock before. He needed to send a message and get the job done again. Show told Shane he'd been waiting for tonight for a while and could not wait to see the look on the Rock's face when this 500-pound animal dominates him for the whole world to see. Show laughed at the idea of either Rock or Undertaker being named number one contender.
Elsewhere, Stephanie McMahon was seen arriving at the building alone. The girlfriend of the WWF Champion was here and not looking happy one bit following how RAW went off the air this past Monday night. 'The Billion Dollar Princess' wasted no time in heading directly for the ring, surely with a lot on her mind to express: next!
We returned to SmackDown to see Stephanie McMahon making her way down the rampway to loud boos from the capacity crowd in Cleveland tonight. 'The Billion Dollar Princess' climbed inside, where she was greeted with huge derogatory chants of "sl*t" thrown in her way. Stephanie moved through the harsh words of the people, openly admitting that she was a horrible person. She was a horrible human being for putting her heart on the line, and being open to growing. If anything, it was the people that could learn a thing or two about changing anything about their abysmal and pathetic lives! Stephanie told the fans how she spent ten long, brutal months at the side of 'the Game', and as hard as she tried to love Triple H for everything he was, she knew that Triple H would never change. She discussed the manipulation and corruption 'the Game' supported: plotting to dominate the World Wrestling Federation with an iron fist. But Hunter did all of this only because of who she was. Stephanie McMahon - the boss's daughter. She was 'Daddy's Little Girl', and Triple H used her for that sole purpose! So she left Triple H to be with a man that cared, and a man that had the decency to let her know exactly what was on his mind. A person not wanting to have power over the World Wrestling Federation, but to prompt change for the 21st century. Stephanie went back to Monday night, wanting to talk about Triple H's thought process in making the match at No Mercy a Hell in a Cell match. She asked the fans what they knew about that demonic structure: trapped inside an inescapable twenty-five foot high cage. Nowhere to run, and nowhere to hide, with only pinfall or submission as the way out. Stephanie had a video package prepared, allowing us to relive some of the most hectic Hell in a Cell matches we had seen. From the inaugural brutality on display between the Undertaker and Shawn Michaels; all the way to Mick Foley soaring off of the super structure at the hands of 'the Deadman' on multiple occasions, as well as at the hands of Triple H last February at No Way Out.
We went back to Stephanie in the ring, who told the blood-thirsty fans that they would love to see a career ended inside of that structure. She backtracked to Monday where the "honorable" Commissioner Mick Foley permitted Stone Cold Steve Austin to fight Chris Benoit in a Non-Sanctioned match this Sunday night - because deep down, Mick was a coward. He was a coward for not wanting Stone Cold's lawsuit on his hands, but when it came to Kurt Angle? Mick didn't give a damn! Stephanie hoped to continue, just to be interrupted by the arrival of Commissioner Mick Foley to a huge fanfare. 'The Commish' walked to the ring with a purpose, where he immediately shut down Stephanie's motives, trying to cover her tracks. Mick told her that there was no double standards here, that it was all her boyfriend's doing. Mick reminded Stephanie of the dark path Triple H had walked down to bring him to No Mercy. So if Stephanie was out here to try and threaten him into calling off the Hell in a Cell match - much like her father says - there was absolutely no chance in hell! Stephanie vengefully slapped Mick across the face in an act of rage, when Foley feigned anger himself. Instead, the Commissioner laughed and told McMahon that he needed that - he's on a decaf diet thanks to his wife. Mick however related to her concerns, and Kurt Angle's obvious concerns. He's fretting for his career, and he is fearful for his life. He had every right to be - but if he was the WWF Champion that he thought the World Wrestling Federation needed: he would learn from this experience. Mick looked back at the two Hell in a Cell matches he had endured, suffering broken bones; multiple dozen stitches; and worst of all, his career at the hands of the man her boyfriend meets. Mick reminded Stephanie of how she saw the state he was in after King of the Ring 1998, and that she was ringside at No Way Out. If Kurt Angle was the man he said he was, he would mature as a person. Mick reiterated that the Hell in a Cell match changed lives forever, and dared Kurt's testicular fortitude by being the man he was and stepping in there to fight Triple H for his life on Sunday night.
Triple H joined the conversation, with 'the Game' receiving a huge reaction from the fans in the Gund Arena. He entered the ring with a microphone of his own, telling Stephanie McMahon that although, deep down he had a deep-rooted hatred for the man, everything Commissioner Mick Foley had told her was right. 'The Cerebral Assassin' told Stephanie that this wasn't about the WWF Championship to him, this was about revenge. It was revenge for stealing 'the Game' he thought he knew, and molding him into something different. He told her to make no mistake, she had ruined his life, yet what her boyfriend Kurt Angle was about to endure come No Mercy would be all because of her. Because it was Stephanie that turned him into something different, something more. He wasn't the same Triple H she loved, because now - 'the Game' was a monster. He wanted to send a message to his soon-to-be ex-wife, telling her how this all started one year ago when a naive young Olympic Gold Medalist walked into the World Wrestling Federation. Incredible how eleven months on, that kid was now a breathing egomaniac with the WWF Championship: but this wasn't about personal growth - this was about ending the story with a bang, and a thud! He told Stephanie to convince Kurt to bring whatever balls he had to No Mercy, and to hit him with everything he had because he planned on redemption against 'the Megastar'. Stephanie left the ring in fear, as Triple H remained with eyes locked on his former lover. 'The Game' meant business, while the WWF Champion appeared to be absent tonight.
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In the backstage area, Stone Cold Steve Austin was sighted entering a busy locker room. 'The Texas Rattlesnake' interrupted the chatter of the boys whilst WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown, Val Venis, the Holly Cousins and WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Essa Rios were all gathered. The group grew silent with all eyes on Stone Cold, who wanted to ask them if they had seen Kane anywhere. Confused, Val spoke up saying he never knew where 'the Big Red Machine' was lurking. D-Lo and Essa agreed, when Hardcore Holly spoke up: if he knew Kane, he would be lingering in a dark corner somewhere. Austin thanked the boys for their help, claiming it was very helpful. He left but paused, choosing to raise two middle fingers to cement his sarcasm. Why was Austin looking for Kane?
Back from the break, Triple H was seen walking the halls after addressing the concerned Stephanie McMahon. 'The Cerebral Assassin' remained straight-faced, when he came face to face with Chris Benoit. 'The Game' cracked a halfsmile as Benoit told Triple H that he had heard what he said out there. He didn't appreciate it, nor did he believe a word out of his mouth. Triple H looked down on Benoit, asking if he had a fight to prepare for with Stone Cold Steve Austin - but Benoit told Hunter that was coming at No Mercy. 'The Rabid Wolverine' claimed to be in a fighting mood tonight, and asked Triple H if he had anything planned. In response, Triple H said he did not, asking if Benoit felt like getting it on tonight. Benoit told him that he was on, when 'the Game' told Benoit he could invite any one of his punk ass Coalition running mates, because he would knock them down like bowling pins. Benoit chuckled a sadistic laugh, before telling Hunter that he didn't need the Coalition to beat him - walking away. Seventy-two hours from two intense match-ups at No Mercy, Benoit and Triple H looked to get it on tonight.
. 2) T&A (w/Trish Stratus) def. The APA (4:00)Trish Stratus really seemed to be getting under the skin of the Dudley Boyz as of late, luring them to Sunday Night Heat last weekend at WWF New York, to be set up for an attack at the hands of her boys, T&A. She even sent out a video message from the building she was training for an in-ring career at, inviting the infatuated Bubba Ray Dudley to drive her - either on or through - some wood. With that in mind, T&A hoped to advance in their winning ways tonight against the APA. Bradshaw appeared depressed following being led on by 'the She-Devil', Terri on Monday night, but Faarooq tried to motivate him before the bell, leading to Albert taking control with a splash in the corner. Test and Albert took turns in battering Faarooq, as a train of elbow drops connected for a near fall. Bradshaw continued to look on in sadness, as Test delivered a pumphandle slam for a near fall. Faarooq was sent to the floor by Albert, when Trish went over and knocked him through a loop with a firm elbow strike! The Diva in training was very proud of herself, when Faarooq got back in and dropped Test with a sudden spinebuster. He made the tag to Bradshaw who ran roughshod on T&A - an impressive fallaway slam for Test, and a Clothesline From Hell out of nowhere for Albert! T&A were in trouble, when Perry Saturn and Terri showed up on the stage for the distraction - allowing Albert to connect with a Baldo Bomb, and Test hit a diving elbow drop off the top to pick up the win!
Perry Saturn and Terri took a casual stroll down to the ring together, hand in hand, all the while Test and Albert were led by Trish Stratus to continue their attack on the APA. Bradshaw tried to fight them off, but another distraction from 'the She-Devil' quickly led to Test knocking him silly with a running big boot to the face! T&A held Bradshaw up for a series of strikes from the in-training Trish Stratus in full view of a satisfied Saturn and Terri, when all of a sudden the pyrotechnics hit - bringing out the Dudley Boyz! D-Von and Bubba Ray hit the ring and chased off T&A and Trish, when Saturn looked to try his luck against both brothers. Saturn succeeded in knocking D-Von down, but in charging the ropes wound up the recipient of a 3D from the Dudleys! The fans roared as Bubba demanded D-Von get the tables, before grabbing Terri by the hair. D-Von left the ring and secured the wood, when T&A jumped him at ringside, leaving him laying. Bubba left the ring to fend the men off up the rampway - Trish smiling back toward a vengeful Bubba Ray.
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In the hair and make-up department, Chyna was seen chatting to her stylist about how sweet her fiancee was. 'The Ninth Wonder of the World' wasn't too sure where the WWF Intercontinental Champion was, but just knew it in her heart that Eddie Guerrero was the man she wanted to spend the rest of her life was. Up walked Stone Cold Steve Austin, who wanted to congratulate her on her engagement to a manchild with a $3 haircut. Chyna asked coldly how Debra was doing since their wedding day, to which Stone Cold cut to the chase. Still searching for Kane, 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' told Steve she hadn't seen him. Austin respected that and wished her little fiancee luck getting his ass kicked by Rikishi on Sunday. She rolled her eyes.
The WWF Women's Champion Lita was seen drying her hair after taking a shower. Clad in a towel in the dressing room, she was suddenly confronted by Steven Richards. Lita was startled and demanded he get out, but Brother Steven had different ideas in mind. He told Lita that all the Right to Censor wanted from her was to be better. He commented on how Lita was a flower waiting to blossom, but that by dressing how she did was doing nothing for the greater good of the people. Lita pointed at the door and told Lita to get out, when Ivory entered. Ivory was confused why Lita was hanging out with two rejects from society like the Hardy Boyz, calling Team Xtreme a cute name: but that Lita could be so much more. Lita picked up a steel chair and dared the two RTC members to come one step closer, causing them to back off. Steven told Lita that she would see the light, while Ivory told her that if she wouldn't join them, she'd be happy to beat her instead. Either way, she was leaving No Mercy the WWF Women's Champion. The towelled Lita was deeply angered by the movement's perverse method of recruitment.
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Edge and Christian made their way to the ring for singles action, with Edge set to do battle with X-Pac. After a replay reviewing X-Pac's X-Factor to Edge on RAW this past week, the two Canadians took to the microphone to greet all of their fans in Cleveland, Ohio - before questioning what Cleveland was best known for. Was it best known for the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame, or the Cleveland Indians coming up short every single season? Edge brought up the concept of coming up short, wanting to discuss what was going on with X-Pac. The guy had been around forever, and had done nothing in his illustrious career! Christian questioned when the 123 Kid would finally grow up, to which Edge commented how everybody would know, because he wouldn't be wearing bandanas and hiding behind his loser boyfriends, the New Age Outlaws. They claimed that while they reeked of awesomness, X-Pac simply reeked! The Canadians laughed and high-fived to their own jokes, when X-Pac finally interrupted the two - having heard enough of the former WWF Tag Team Champions' lame insults.
3) Edge (w/Christian) def. X-Pac (4:07)With X-Pac's losing streak continuing following another loss at the hands of the Big Show last week in a Street Fight, the D-Generation X member hoped to move forward after helping the New Age Outlaws defeat Edge and Christian in tag team competition last Monday night on RAW. After X-Pac continued assist in allowing Billy Gunn to win the Fatal 4-Way match earlier tonight, the former WWF Tag Team Champions looked to get revenge tonight. X-Pac was fired up and hoping to snap the streak, scoring big following a series of sharp kicks in the corner. X-Pac followed with a body slam and a running leg drop before Christian's distraction enabled Edge to strike from behind. He choked X-Pac and berated him, even daring to slap the D-Generation X member around! Edge removed the bandana and choked away at X-Pac with it, when he fired back with a spinning wheel kick - following suit with a flying clothesline! X-Pac was rolling when he hit Christian with a baseball slide, before skinning the cat and following with the Bronco Buster for Edge in the corner! The DX ally was ready to put a stop to this match, when Edge fired back with the downward spiral, but X-Pac managed to kick out! Edge attempted the spear but wound up receiving a roundhouse kick. Edge soon distracted the referee, when Christian slipped in with an Unprettier for X-Pac, and Edge covered to pick up the win.
Edge and Christian had outsmarted X-Pac with their numbers advantage in this singles encounter, having avenged the loss suffered at the hands of the New Age Outlaws on RAW. The Canadians celebrated as though it was a huge victory in the middle of the ring, while X-Pac came to at ringside not looking happy one bit. For X-Pac, the losing streak would continue whilst the Coalition had managed to get one over on D-Generation X tonight.
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Lilian Garcia was backstage with William Regal, wanting to get his opinions on his tenure in the World Wrestling Federation thus far. William pardoned himself for interrupting Lilian's question, but pleaded with her regarding her sanity. He came to the WWF with the idea that he would enlighten the fans and he would enlighten the other WWF Superstars. He thought of himself humbly as a 'Goodwill Ambassador', but since arriving here he has been treated with barbarians like Stone Cold Steve Austin - who just run around beating up whomever he bloody well pleases. Regal told Lilian that he was a man of principle, and a man of respect - a tough one at that. Regal was not to be trifled with, vowing to teach the people something about manner and common decency, and he would not be besmirched again.
The Rock was sighted leaving his dressing room, with a lot on his mind leading into his match with the Undertaker on Sunday. Before then, 'the People's Champ' was set to do battle with the 500-pound giant, the Big Show after their melee last Monday on RAW - and the Rock seemed poised to conquer 'the Giant' - up next on SmackDown.
The Rock had gotten the job done tonight against 'the Giant', but as soon as the bell sounded out came the Undertaker to a huge reaction. 'The American Badass' nodded in approval as he walked down the rampway to the ring, to address his No Mercy opponent. Undertaker congratulated Rock on a job well done, betting he felt awful good about himself. 'The Deadman' relished in how far Rock had come since first stepping foot in a WWF ring, just four years ago. He talked Rock's accomplishments, becoming a four-time WWF Champion and the flagbearer to beat - but deep down the Undertaker knew he was still the same punk kid that tried to shake his hand.
Rock snatched the microphone from out of 'the Deadman's head, telling Undertaker that he had heard this song before: how the Rock still hadn't earned 'the Deadman's respect. He made fun of Undertaker being like Cool Hand Luke or the Fonz, walking around dressed in all leather or denim, or whatever sick fetish was popular this week. Rock told Undertaker that he may not have earned his respect, and without a shadow of a doubt, Undertaker can take his respect and shove it straight up his candyass. What was important to the Rock was the WWF Championship, and come Survivor Series - after beating the Undertaker, he would once again become WWF Champion! Rock and Undertaker came face to face, a burning staredown between the two top contenders to the gold. This was about more than respect to the Rock, with No Mercy right around the corner!
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WWF Intercontinental Champion Eddie Guerrero arrived in his dressing room, where Chyna jumped to her feet quickly. She seemed concerned as to where Eddie had been, claiming she had been looking for him. Eddie assured his fiancee that he had been preparing, she knew that he had a match tonight with Chris Jericho. 'The Ninth Wonder of the World' accepted this but warned 'Latino Heat' that his match with Y2J was up next, causing Eddie to jokingly panic. Laughing it off, he put his arm around 'Mamacita' and headed for the ring. A rematch from Unforgiven was coming up next!
Stone Cold Steve Austin continued his pursuit of 'the Big Red Machine'. With his intentions remaining a mystery, 'the Texas Rattlesnake' was in the basement area where he came across a locker room marked with the seven-foot monster's name on it. With Kane's whereabouts assumed, Austin knocked on the door - what was this all about?
We returned to see Stone Cold Steve Austin enter the locker room of 'the Big Red Machine', which featured merely a bench with weights and a fire furnace. 'The Texas Rattlesnake' called out for Kane, wanting to talk to him - before turning to come face to face with the monster. Kane told Austin that this had better be good, telling Austin that he did not like intruders. Stone Cold fired back, telling him that he didn't like people hiding from him. Austin said he was reminded - from their interaction last Monday night - that he had been neglecting one notable person in his investigation. Stone Cold noted that Kane was over 300 pounds, he was a monster in more than just his name. Not to mention the size of him: seven feet tall, jacked to the gills. But one thing that had been bothering him, was what if Kane was the man that ran him down with a car? Austin appeared to prod Kane for information, noting how Kane was a monster, why would he use a car? Did he know he couldn't keep Stone Cold down? But why would he do any of this - because he cut short his one and only reign as WWF Champion two years ago at twenty four hours. Austin asked Kane if the grudge was anything to do with this, to which Kane told Stone Cold to get out. Instead, Austin squared up face to face with 'the Big Red Machine', asking him what he was going to do about it. The mysterious monster then lashed out, taking his fist and punching through a brick wall! Kane threw storage boxes into the furnace, before picking up and tossing the benchpress weights across his locker room! Austin left Kane to his devices, as he tore up his boiler room abode!
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In the arena, the countdown of Y2J started, resulting in a blast of pyrotechnics across the stage. Gund Arena came to their feet, as Chris Jericho came marching out to the stage to a huge reaction from the people in Cleveland, Ohio. Y2J had a microphone in hand, as he talked about No Mercy being seventy-two hours away, and how these next seventy-two hours would be the longest, most agonizing hours of his life. To get his hands on the man that blinded him, the man that choked him out and, the man he cost the WWF European Championship on RAW is Jericho! Y2J told the people that he knew exactly why Tazz had issues with him, and it wasn't because he was Canadian - as a filthy, dirty, disgusting New York thug, Tazz was jealous. 'The One Man Crime Scene' was jealous of this 'Sexy Beast', baby! Y2J vowed to remind Tazz of how ugly he was this Sunday, so that he would get rid of all of his orange and yellow jumpsuits: and go back to draping his head with a towel in shame! Jericho headed to the ring, set for a rematch from Unforgiven with Eddie Guerrero.
5) WWF Intercontinental Champion Eddie Guerrero (w/Chyna) def. Chris Jericho (4:30)With both men set for interesting challenges come No Mercy this Sunday night, these two career-long rivals were set to meet one more time in non-title competition here tonight. After the losses sustained thanks to the cheap and dirty tactics of the treacherous 'Latino Heat', Chris Jericho was here to avenge his loss from Unforgiven by beating Eddie Guerrero from the offset: including diving through the ropes at Eddie before he even entered the ring. Jericho retained and caught Guerrero with a bulldog and a Lionsault, when Eddie got his knees up. Guerrero was none too pleased after Monday night's Stinkface incident with Rikishi, soon getting aggressive with a powerbomb for a near fall, to be followed by the Gory Special - made famous by his father. Y2J was trapped in the hold but with the fans on his side, Jericho was able to break free with a reverse Russian legsweep. Jericho followed with a missile dropkick, and a springboard dropkick sent Eddie out to the floor! But with the referee focused on Eddie, Chyna got into the ring to confront Y2J - attacking him from behind! 'Mamacita' attempted a powerbomb just for Jericho to break free and attempt the Walls of Jericho on her, when Tazz came through the crowd: distracting Y2J! With his back turned, Eddie shoved Jericho shoulder-first into the ring post before rolling him up with his feet on the ropes: again cheating to beat Y2J!
The WWF Intercontinental Champion was proud of himself for once again defeating Chris Jericho via nefarious means, while Chyna applauded her fiancee as he rolled to the floor. Y2J's focus remained on Tazz who left via the crowd with a look of detest on his face - these two men set for battle this Sunday at No Mercy after ten days apart from one another. Meanwhile, Eddie and Chyna held hands in celebration on the rampway, when his challenger come No Mercy Rikishi came down the rampway! Eddie and Chyna kissed, separating to see 'Big Kish' behind them! Rikishi grabbed Eddie by the hair and tossed him back into the ring, then brought the fight to his former friend Chyna with some big right hands! Inside, Eddie pleaded with Y2J, who decided to lock him in the Walls of Jericho: with a pleased-looking Rikishi watching on! Eddie was tapping in the hold, while 'Big Kish' looked ready to dethrone him this coming Sunday!
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K-Kwik was sat on a set of boxes in the backstage area, listening to the Kat talking about her day in Cleveland shopping at the mall. As she droned on and on about a pair of shoes she could not resist, K-Dawg's face was astonished with the beauty of the WWF Diva, clearly adrift. Kat brought him from his haze, asking him if he was even listening - K-Kwik snapping out of it and telling Kat that he was too busy admiring her hair. Kat cooed at how sweet the rapper was, when in to frame walked an unimpressed Joe E. The two took exception to Joe's groaning, and when asked 'the Heatseeker' was baffled enough to ask them what was wrong with them. He talked how Kat was wasting his time with a guy like him. A guy that had been to prison, a guy that rhymed for a living! Joe E. told Kat that she could do much better, with a guy like him. K-Kwik got in Joe E's face, telling him that his Supercuts haircut told him different. K-Kwik challenged Joe E. to a match tonight, with 'the Heatseeker' balking at him in acceptance. After he left, Kat squealed at how K-Kwik was sweet enough to stick up for her.
Back from the break Triple H was in his locker room drinking a bottle of water, when in walked Commissioner Mick Foley. 'The Commish' told him that he hated to interrupt his pre-match ritual of sitting and hydrating before facing Chris Benoit tonight, but he wanted to ask 'the Game' if he was serious about Hell in a Cell this Sunday night. Triple H concurred, to which Mick wanted to know if he was deadly serious. It was obvious he wanted to do serious harm to Kurt Angle, that this was about more than just the WWF Championship. 'The Game' agreed, with Mick trying to fire up his former rival.
Mick wanted Triple H to look him in the eye and tell him he was ready for this, because he remembered No Way Out: and he remembered himself and Triple H maiming each other: with barbwire and fire, and Triple H tossing him through the roof of that malicious, god-forbidden structure! Mick remembered the scars and the bruises, and the broken bones he caused him - and he wanted to make sure Triple H had that killer instinct in him come No Mercy. Triple H glared through Mick, telling him that it wasn't any of his damn business what he was going to do to Kurt Angle Sunday night. He was going to make sure the Olympic Gold Medalist was never the same, and never forget what happened to him. And what he did remember after Sunday, he wanted Kurt Angle to remember how it was because of him. He was 'the Game' and he was that damn good! Triple H stomped away, leaving Mick to smile in return.
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In the arena, WWF Hardcore Champion Lance Storm took to the microphone to order the fans' respect in a moment of seriousness. The champ had the title around his waist and was ready to inform the people of Cleveland that the champ had something to say, but was immediately interrupted by his opponent. Out came the former champ, 'the Lethal Weapon' Steve Blackman - poised and prepared to reclaim what was once his: not coming alone however, as he carried a trash can full of goodies down to the ring.6) Lance Storm (c) vs Steve Blackman ended in a no contest for the WWF Hardcore Championship (3:49)'The Pride of Calgary' became an unlikely WWF Hardcore Champion last week on RAW, but in that time had been quickly reminded how the 24/7 rule in which the title was contested in was unchartered territory for a pure athlete the likes of Lance Storm. 'The Lethal Weapon' came to the ring with revenge in mind, tossing his trash can over the top rope into the ring, so that Lance could quickly retrieve a kendo stick and swing for Blackman as he ended the ring. He nailed Blackman in the gut with it, and once across the back. But this was the former champ's forte, as Blackman would light Storm up with his educated and quick feet: a mule kick sending Storm out to the floor. Blackman took to battering Storm with shots from the trash can lid, before sending him crashing into the steel steps! Back inside Lance gained a desperate second wind, using the trash can to his advantage. A tilt-a-whirl backbreaker put Blackman at bay, before being able to apply a camel clutch using the kendo stick for added leverage! Blackman refused to quit and broke out, catching the champ with a Russian legsweep with the kendo stick proving effective. Blackman laid into Lance with a brutal series of shots with the stick, when out to the ring came the Headbangers! Mosh and Thrasher hit the ring to attack Blackman, while Lance oppportunistically escaped the ring and got out there with the title belt!
With 'the Pride of Calgary' running away from this WWF Hardcore Championship match, Mosh and Thrasher of the Headbangers attempted to double-team Steve Blackman in the ring, just to become recipients to an angry 'Lethal Weapon': a superkick sending Thrasher down, and a kendo stick shot knocking Mosh through a loop! Blackman hung Thrasher up in the tree of woe, before using the kendo stick time and time again: torturing Thrasher with each and every blow! The metalheads had been dismantled by Blackman, whilst Lance Storm watched on in terror from the top of the ramp..
The New Age Outlaws stood in their locker room talking over Billy Gunn's win in the Fatal 4-Way match earlier tonight. Road Dogg told his friend how long they had been doing this, and that after all of these years of being best buds, this Sunday at No Mercy was theirs for the taking. Mr. Ass enthusiastically spoke about how alive he felt out there, and how after so long away from the ring: he was back and in the prime of his career. Road Dogg told Billy that without a doubt they would become six-time WWF Tag Team Champions. X-Pac soon joined his buddies, telling them that D-Generation X was back and he could feel it! X-Pac talked how he had missed DX being back together, and although he was hesitant coming in: and having all of these doubts in his mind - the band was really back! And in the four corners match, he would help the New Age Outlaws once again become champs! X-Pac left full of life, leaving the Outlaws puzzled. Gunn asked if X-Pac had a concussion, noting that he had lost tonight.
We returned to see D-Von Dudley pacing up and down the locker room area, trying to amp up Bubba Ray Dudley following their close encounter with T&A and the tables earlier tonight. D-Von told Bubba that he knew he had this sickness, a disease that fed off of driving people through wood. He related, and he agreed - it was their blood, and it was incurable. D-Von said that the entire Dudley clan prided themselves on violence, and that T&A were at the top of their list. D-Von lamished Trish Stratus taking action into her own hands - but they'd see whose hands she'd be in the next time they met. Commissioner Mick Foley entered the room, asking the Dudley Boyz if they'd seen any good oak lately. Joking at his own pun, 'the Commish' understood the brothers' problems with Trish and her boys clearly: having good news for them - announcing that at No Mercy, we'd see the Dudleys take on T&A...and Trish Stratus! Mick said we'd all see how hard Trish had been really training in this handicap match, which was enough to snap Bubba Ray out of his trance. Bubba thanked Mick - telling the Commissioner to have a nice day.
. 7) K-Kwik (w/The Kat) def. Joe E. (2:50)With the budding relationship between two friends, K-Kwik and the Kat, the comments made by the obnoxious loudmouth Joe E. earlier tonight was enough to irritate the ever-smiling rapper. K-Dawg did not appreciate what 'the Heatseeker' had to say, causing this match to be made with him throwing out the challenge. As Kat played cheerleader for her date, K-Kwik was ready for action with a hesitant Joe E, when William Regal came down the rampway with the orchestral music playing! The arena was confused, as 'the Goodwill' Ambassador' joined commentary to further discuss his ill-treatment in the World Wrestling Federation. This gave Joe E. an opening, as he took the fight to K-Kwik with a series of stiff blows, and a neckbreaker scored him a near fall. Regal compared the locker room to a zoo once more, as Joe E. scored another near fall from a sweeping STO. The Englishman told the announcers that "the K-Kwiks of the world" could learn a thing or two from him, whilst K-Kwik fought free from a sleeper hold and caught him off-guard with an axe kick off the ropes! Joe E. tried to put a stop to it with a Heatseeker attempt, but K-Kwik reversed it into the Mic Check to pick up the three count.
K-Kwik was victorious against Joe E. tonight, and the Kat joined the rapper at his side in the ring, all the while William Regal questioned the victor's appearance. Even 'the Goodwill Ambassador' was confused as to why a young woman like the Kat would ever think about engaging in romantic activities with a man with deadlocks as thick as his skull! Regal then concluded that it all made sense, claiming K-Dawg must have a thing for trollops like her.
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Stone Cold Steve Austin was coming from a tense confrontation with 'the Big Red Machine', when the Big Bossman showed up to ask 'the Texas Rattlesnake' how his investigation was coming along. The law enforcer ruggedly told Steve that he hoped he knew his tactics were cheap, and how he should leave it to real cops like him. Stone Cold asked if that was so, before asking Bossman if he'd ever learn. Austin struck Bossman with a big right hand, sending him crashing to the floor! Austin grabbed Bossman's nightstick and looked to do some damage on an advancing Bossman, when Chris Benoit rushed the scene jumping Austin from behind! Benoit hammered on the back of 'the Texas Rattlesnake', who was able to tackle Benoit down to the floor and bury him in right hands! Austin continued to hammer on him, but Shane McMahon suddenly arrived at the scene, shoving Austin! Stone Cold got up and looked to attack Shane as well, but referees arrived at the scene. Austin told Shane he knew he was a coward, when Benoit came from behind with a 2x4 to the spine of Austin! 'The Rattlesnake' went down, whilst Shane bent down and screamed at Austin: reminding him that it was Non-Sanctioned on Sunday. Anything could happen! Benoit left with Shane, the Coalition gleefully departing.
Triple H walked the halls, a vengeful look on his face. In three days, 'the Cerebral Assassin' enters ground zero when he engages in war with the WWF Champion Kurt Angle inside Hell in a Cell. But tonight, he was up against another great challenge against 'the Rabid Wolverine' Chris Benoit. And after what Benoit had done to Stone Cold Steve Austin, who knew what 'the Game' was in for, as SmackDown's main event takes place - up next!
8) Triple H def. Chris Benoit (w/Shane McMahon) by disqualification (5:11)
With No Mercy looming near, 'the Game' and 'the Rabid Wolverine' each had intense battles ahead of them against Kurt Angle and Stone Cold Steve Austin respectively. For Triple H, it was all about redemption against the Coalition that had time and time again tried to put a stop to his pursuit of the WWF Champion Kurt Angle - who he meets Sunday inside of Hell in a Cell, whilst Chris Benoit prepared for what would be sure to be an absolute blowout against 'the Texas Rattlesnake' in a Non-Sanctioned match. Benoit appeared unphased from his scrap with Austin moments ago in the backstage area, himself and Shane McMahon prepared to fight a mentally zoned Triple H. The two butted heads, with a fist fight immediately breaking out. Benoit found himself outmatched against 'the Game's heavy handed strikes, and a Harley Race high knee gave him control until his former brother-in-law Shane McMahon intervened: allowing Benoit to catch him with a drilling knee to the gut! Benoit caught 'the Game' with a snap suplex and delivered a series of German suplexes, before an abdominal stretch placed Triple H's momentum at a standstill. The fans in Cleveland rallied behind 'the Cerebral Assassin', who fought out of it with some heavy rights, a spinebuster catching Benoit off-guard! Triple H attempted the Pedigree just for Benoit to connect with a backbreaker, before climbing up top for a Diving Headbutt: that missed its mark! Triple H drilled Benoit with a DDT, before picking Benoit up for a Pedigree - delivering it! 'The Game' had the cover, when Kurt Angle showed up dragging the referee out of the ring and drilling him with a right hand!
The previously absent WWF Champion had finally showed his face, and Kurt Angle was not fooling around any longer! With Stephanie McMahon by his side at ringside, the Olympic Gold Medalist hit the ring and went head to head with the man he would meet inside of Hell in a Cell this Sunday night -when Triple H succeeded in knocking 'the Megastar' down! Triple H continued to pummel on Angle, when Shane McMahon attempted to intervene just to receive a huge right hand from his former brother-in-law! Triple H looked to grab Shane, when Kurt Angle came from behind with an Olympic Slam! Angle was madder than ever, as he raised the WWF Championship to 'the Game's face - all the while Chris Benoit recovered and applied the Crippler Crossface on Triple H! 'The Game' was suffering at the hands of the Coalition, as Shane mockingly laughed at 'the Cerebral Assassin's predicament!
As the Coalition reigned supreme over a fallen Triple H, the glass shattered and Stone Cold Steve Austin raced down to the ring with a 2x4 - lusting for revenge on Benoit for the backstage attack! Austin hit the ring and immediately went for Benoit, with Austin connecting with a Lou Thesz press on Benoit! Benoit was able to squirm out of the ring with Austin following them - the two continuing their fight at ringside. Meanwhile, Triple H was stirring back to his feet, glaring at a trash-talking Stephanie McMahon - when Kurt Angle came from behind with the 2x4 introduced by Austin! Austin and Benoit were battling up the rampway, when Angle grabbed the Ankle Lock on Triple H - wanting to handicap 'the Game' with less than seventy-two hours to go until Hell in a Cell! Stephanie smiled as Angle continued to wrench on the ankle of an agonized Triple H. Who would leave No Mercy the winner, in the most dangerous match the World Wrestling Federation had ever seen?
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Post by DTP. on Jul 18, 2020 9:33:54 GMT -5
Jakked - October 21, 2000
Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan
Broadcast on syndication
Taped on October 16, 2000
The opening video package aired, bringing us to WWF Jakked - with just twenty-four hours to go until No Mercy live on pay-per-view. Kevin Kelly and Jonathan Coachman were calling the action.
1) The Goodfather (w/The Right to Censor) def. Mideon (2:40)With the Right to Censor set to engage in championship competition tomorrow night at No Mercy, the Goodfather was looking to get in some vital experience leading into the four corners match where he and Bull Buchanan are set to compete for the WWF Tag Team Championship. Mideon objected to the outside presence of Steven Richards, Ivory and Buchanan, which enabled the ex-pimp to jump him from behind. Goodfather scored a near fall off of the formerly named Ho Train in the corner, but the trucker had fight in him - as Mideon clobbered the Goodfather looking to regain momentum. Steven barked insults towards the Arkansas native, but after sidestepping a clothesline off the ropes, Mideon caught him with the Eyeopener - shockingly only getting a near fall. Mideon looked to plunge from the second rope with a splash just to miss, when Goodfather capitalized with a death valley driver to pick up the win. The RTC were rolling, twenty-four hours away from their shot at the WWF Tag Team Championship; while Ivory prepares for her WWF Women's Championship opportunity against Lita.
4) Al Snow-san def. Taka Michinoku (w/Funaki) (4:15)The Japanese natives were not impressed by the homage the former WWF European Champion was portraying tonight, feeling insulted by Al Snow-san's stereotyping. Taka Michinoku chopped Snow hard in the corner just to receive a show of Strong Style defiance: clubbing Michinoku with some brutal elbow strikes of his own. A northern lights suplex scored him a near fall, when Funaki jumped onto the apron. This was the distraction the first ever WWF Light Heavyweight Champion needed, as Michinoku jumped him from behind and took him to the mat in a double chickenwing. Michinoku relished to keep Snow grounded, but Al fought back with a sit-out inverted suplex, before connecting with a moonsault for a near fall! Snow tried to put Taka to sleep with the dragon sleeper when Funaki entered the ring: just to wind up receiving an arsenal of trapping headbutts, and a belly-to-belly suplex took him out of trouble. Michinoku came firing back with a diving moonsault for a near fall, before walking into the Snow Plow giving Al the three count!Sunday Night Heat - October 22, 2000
Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio
Broadcast on Various Networks
Taped on October 19, 2000 - International Exclusive The opening video package aired, bringing us to the Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Michael Cole and Jonathan Coachman welcomed us to Sunday Night Heat, hours ahead of WWF No Mercy going live on the air, on pay-per-view.
1) Crash Holly def. Big Bossman (3:29)The law enforcer had seen better days, having found himself on the receiving end of a beating from Stone Cold Steve Austin on SmackDown this past Thursday - just for it all to be revealed as a set-up by Chris Benoit and Shane McMahon, to jump 'the Texas Rattlesnake' from behind. Tonight the Bossman was in action against another former multi-time WWF Hardcore Champion in Crash Holly - but Bossman did not appear intimidated by 'the Houdini of Hardcore' - laughing at the Elroy Jetson lookalike from across the ring. Crash surprised Bossman with a series of dropkicks and a tornado DDT for a near fall, before succumbing to a powerbomb that almost put Crash away. Bossman punished Holly by choking him with his boot in the corner, and almost scored the win with a backbreaker though Crash would show heart. Crash continued to fight from underneath, when Bossman started inexplicably slapping him around. Crash was in trouble following a Bossman Slam connected, but Hardcore Holly came jogging down to ringside: providing the distraction Crash needed to come from behind with a jumping DDT - and scoring the upset against his larger opponent!
Crash Holly barely noticed that he had won this match after sustaining a big beating from the Big Bossman here tonight on Heat. Hardcore Holly jumped into the ring to join 'the Houdini of Hardcore' in celebration, raising his cousin's hand to the chagrin of a fuming law enforcer, the Bossman.
Kaientai made their way out to the ring to boos from the capacity crowd on hand, as the flag-waving natives of the Rising Sun climbed into the ring to address the unappreciative fans in attendance. Taka Michinoku and Funaki began to speak in broken English, even mocking the fans in Japanese to one another. This is where Funaki turned to talk trash about the new WWF European Champion, claiming that D-Lo Brown was awful. The two continued to laugh at the champ's expense, when D-Lo Brown soon interrupted the two bringing the fans to their feet. Brown managed to take Michinoku out with a Sky High, daring Funaki to bring it on.
2) WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown def. Funaki (w/Taka Michinoku) (2:47)After becoming an unlikely five-time WWF European Champion on RAW is WAR last week, D-Lo Brown had officially won over the fans by defeating the former champ Tazz - and tonight Brown had definitely showed an impression by laying out Taka Michinoku with the Sky High before the bell. Funaki was hot at Brown for attacking his Kaientai buddy, but despite an early offset of offense from the Japanese native, Brown would reverse a hurricanrana into a running sit-out powerbomb for a near fall. Brown cornered Funaki in the corner with ten punches, when Michinoku re-entered the fray to distract him. This allowed Funaki to hammer D-Lo on the second rope, before bringing both men crashing down with a top rope hurricanrana for a near fall! Funaki continued by wrenching on the arm of the new champ, but D-Lo would break free from an armbar and bring him up high for the Sky High! D-Lo covered when Taka again involved himself just to be knocked from the apron, and Brown followed by climbing to the top and soaring with the Lo Down to pick up the win.
With her new man left laying at the hands of the man that had fawned over her, Terri was quick to aid to the fallen Perry Saturn at ringside. Bradshaw was joined in the ring by Faarooq, with the APA back together on the same page. 'The She-Devil' frowned at the Texan, who still appeared to harbor some feeling for Terri - as she helped Saturn up the rampway. |
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Sunday Night Heat - October 22, 2000
Pepsi Arena in Albany, New York
Live on MTV A video package aired, providing an overview of the night ahead. Tonight, there would be No Mercy for Kurt Angle and Stephanie McMahon. After all that they have done, breaking a man the calibre of Triple H down - it has not been enough. Following months of dissension, the heated rivalry between an Olympic Gold Medalist 'Megastar' and 'the Cerebral Assassin' would surely come to an end inside of the demonic Hell in a Cell structure. Tonight, there would be No Mercy for the Rock and the Undertaker. Top contenders competing for more than the richest prize in this business, for more than superiority and respect. Tonight, 'the Brahma Bull' and 'the American Badass' will fight to find out who the better man is. There would be No Mercy for Chris Benoit, who engages with a caged 'Rattlesnake' like Stone Cold Steve Austin. Following twelve long months away from the ring, Stone Cold makes his comeback in the unknown - a Non-Sanctioned match. At No Mercy, there would be no escape for Kurt Angle; no remorse for Rock and the Undertaker; and no easy way out for 'the Rabid Wolverine'.
The opening video package aired, bringing us an external shot of the Pepsi Arena in Albany, New York - where fans were lined up all awaiting entry to what was sure to be a packed house. Inside, Michael Cole and Jonathan Coachman were stood in the backstage area welcoming us to Sunday Night Heat. We were just shy of an hour away from WWF No Mercy - live on pay-per-view - with a stacked line-up awaiting us.
The two discussed each of the matches we would see, from the WWF Championship Hell in a Cell warfare between Kurt Angle and Triple H; the number one contender's match between the Rock and the Undertaker; and the Non-Sanctioned encounter between Chris Benoit and the returning Stone Cold Steve Austin. The two discussed how each of these matches would be completely unlike what came before it, with Cole noting that heated animosity was the only thing that made each of these rivalries something to behold. They were joined by Lance Storm, who appeared tired on the surface. The WWF Hardcore Champion's presence came as a surprise to Cole and Coachman, but 'the Pride of Calgary' stated that he was here to make a statement to all of the fans watching at home. Since becoming WWF Hardcore Champion just a few short weeks ago, he hoped that his luck would have improved in how others saw him. As a prideful Canadian competitor, he was insulted by the fact that he wasn't booked tonight considering how hard he had worked to get where he is. Lance claimed he'd been awake at all hours, fighting twenty-four hours a day; seven days a week to maintain his reign as champ. But when it all came down to it, Lance believed that Commissioner Mick Foley was nothing more than a fraud - having him believe those false claims! Storm stomped away unhappily, leaving the co-hosts to send us to a video package highlighting what brought Austin and Benoit to tonight.
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A video package aired, recapping the intensity that we have come to expect from 'the Rabid Wolverine'. A skilled technician, regarded as possibly the best technical wrestler in the world, taking the WWF locker room by storm with acts of violence with malicious intent. Chris Benoit has shot down the likes of Chris Jericho, the Rock and Kane - but when Stone Cold Steve Austin made a simple pass by him in the corridor? Benoit started foaming at the mouth. With Shane McMahon behind him, Benoit has attacked 'the Texas Rattlesnake' repeatedly in recent weeks - the Crippler Crossface potentially re-injuring the surgically repaired spine and neck of the former multiple time WWF Champion. With Austin yet to make his in-ring return after being hit by a car last November, Commissioner Mick Foley was forced to quickly come up with a solution to their issue - in the form of a Non-Sanctioned match. Tonight marks Austin's first match back with the World Wrestling Federation after twelve long months of recovery and rehabilitation - but how far will these two men go in a match where the WWF cannot be held liable?
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We returned live to see Chyna making her way into the building at the Pepsi Arena, the fiancee of the WWF Intercontinental Champion carrying her luggage in hand. Lilian Garcia approached 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' in hopes of getting an interview with Eddie Guerrero before his match with Rikishi, but 'Mamacita' claimed that she had not seen her fiance since he left the hotel early this afternoon. Chyna told Lilian that Eddie was not threatened by her former friend, nor did Rikishi intimidate him. She claimed how Guerrero was a fighter, that he was the champ for a reason: and tonight, 'Big Kish' was in a world of trouble against her 'Latino Heat' - nothing was going to ruin their engagement.
We returned to a live shot of Pepsi Arena, where the lobby was packed with people being let into the building ahead of WWF No Mercy, with around forty-five minutes to go until the pay-per-view goes on the air across the world. MTV's DJ Skribble was on hand to chat with fans outside of the building, asking them who they thought would walk out victorious in the match between the Undertaker and the Rock. The fans were behind 'the Great One' all of the way, with some even proclaiming him to be the rightful WWF Champion over Kurt Angle; whilst some denied that Rock was as tough as 'the American Badass'.
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In the locker room Team Xtreme were seen preparing for their respective matches, as Matt Hardy stretched his previously blown-out knee. In walked Jeff Hardy, who wanted Matt to know what tonight was about. It was about confirming to the masses that the Hardy Boyz were more than one trick ponies. Matt appeared confused as to what his younger brother was saying, but the rainbow-haired youngster told Matt how they won the WWF Tag Team Championships back in Tables, Ladders and Chairs at SummerSlam. They overcame T&A barely last month at Unforgiven, but tonight was about making sure the world knew that the Hardys were here to stay. Matt assured Jeff that they had this won, that the New Age Outlaws may be a team they had never beat before, but they could beat Road Dogg. The Right to Censor were gunning for their titles, but they could get past them. And Too Cool? Even Matt didn't believe they could get the job done. In walked Lita, who told the boys she was ready for Ivory tonight, but wanted the Hardys to remember they walked into No Mercy as champions, and would leave No Mercy as champions.
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Inside of the arena, Michael Cole and Jonathan Coachman were stood in the stands of the Pepsi Arena, where in the background hundreds of people could be seen arriving ahead of No Mercy tonight. The two briefly discussed the Hardy Boyz defending the WWF Tag Team Championship against three top calibre teams in the Right to Censor, Too Cool and the New Age Outlaws; and Lita defending the WWF Women's Championship against the RTC's Ivory. They then shifted gears to discuss the situation between Eddie Guerrero and Rikishi, and how Chyna's loyalty to her new fiance had led to this rivalry escalating ahead of tonight.
A video package aired, bringing us up to speed on the problems Eddie Guerrero and Rikishi have had with one another. After the engagement of 'Latino Heat' and Chyna, it was Rikishi that took exception to the claims of 'the Ninth Wonder of the World'. Good friends that danced together back at WrestleMania had a wedge driven between them by 'Latino Heat', who the Samoan had made claims about as not being the man he appeared to be. Chyna would betray her friend for her lover, and allow her fiance to vocalize Rikishi's past to the people: how 'Big Kish' was the victim of a drive-by shooting caused by being involved with gangs back on the Isle of Samoa. The 400-pounder vehemently vowed that when he died for minutes on a surgeon's table from that incident, he vowed to put his days of crime behind him: and made a statement by delivering the Banzai Drop to the WWF Intercontinental Champion. Would we see Rikishi's redemption take place tonight, or would the cunning 'Latino Heat' sneak out with the title?
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Dean Malenko was doing push-ups in his dressing room, 'the Ladies Man' geared and preparing for his upcoming match tonight on Sunday Night Heat. The former WWF Light Heavyweight Champion was in the zone, when he ceased working out and rose to his feet. In front of him a poster of 'the Big Valbowski' was taped to the wall, and Malenko angrily tore it down! Malenko yelled that he was a real man, and immediately stormed out. With his mojo halted by the convincing manner of the flirtatious playboy, Malenko hopes to show the ladies what Val Venis is really like later tonight.
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Stone Cold Steve Austin was seen getting out of his pick-up truck in the parking lot, with 'the Texas Rattlesnake' surely looking forward to get back in the ring. Kevin Kelly timidly approached Austin to ask how excited he was, but whether the thought of concern was on his mind ahead of battle with Chris Benoit tonight. Austin called Kevin out on asking a dumb question. He knew exactly what kind of animal 'the Rabid Wolverine' was, but he didn't give a damn if he was the best technical wrestler in the world or not. This was not going to be a match, it was going to be a fight. It would be Non-Sanctioned, which meant that he was going to take out an entire year of anger and frustration on 'the Canadian Crippler's ass! Austin shoved the camera away and continued his walk into the building - poised for the Non-Sanctioned fight ahead.
Back from the break, we went to footage taken from earlier today showing Michael Cole sat in the middle of the ring with Commissioner Mick Foley. Michael acknowledged the Hell in a Cell structure hanging above the ring where later tonight we would witness the seventh event of its kind when Kurt Angle defends the WWF Championship against Triple H. Mick seemed excited on the surface, knowing exactly how much hatred had been included in their rivalry over the past couple of months. Michael noted that this was about more than the gold for 'the Game', that it was about revenge for Stephanie McMahon's betrayal - her budding romance to the Olympic Gold Medalist. But after what had happened inside of that structure in the past, was this a wise decision? Mick told Michael that he knew exactly what Hell in a Cell was made of. He knew it almost as well as he knew himself - having competed in two in the past. He'd fought the Undertaker and almost lost his life; he'd battled Triple H and been forced to retire because of that demonic structure. 'The Commish' contested that this would be a true test of whether Kurt Angle had the tools demanded of a WWF Champion, if he was worthy. And beyond that, with that steel hell surrounding the ring: can he defend the title without any outside interference from the Coalition? Michael wanted to know about Mick's experiences inside of that structure, and whether Kurt Angle or Triple H knew what was capable in the outcome of this match. Foley simply contemplated the fate of both men - win or loss, Hell in a Cell will change not just their careers, but their lives - but when it was all over, for better or worse, it would be all over. If that was on his head, then he was willing to take the responsibility.
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We returned live to see the Dudley Boyz walking around the halls of the Pepsi Arena in Albany, with Bubba Ray leading his half-brother D-Von around. Bubba was hell bent on finally getting to put Trish Stratus through the wood, but D-Von wanted him to stop and think about this situation. Perplexed, Bubba listened as D-Von talked about the intelligence of Trish: this handicap match tonight at No Mercy was nothing more than a set-up, and that T&A would make sure there was no way they would get to introduce Stratus to any tables. Bubba however had his heart set on it, telling D-Von to have faith because tonight, when they disposed of Test and Albert - training or no training - Trish Stratus had a date with the Dudley Boyz! Bubba entered a locker room, leaving D-Von to shake his head.
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Michael Cole and Jonathan Coachman were stood in front of the announce table inside of the arena, discussing Bubba Ray Dudley's long infatuation with putting the ladies of the World Wrestling Federation through tables: from Mae Young, to Tori, to even Stephanie McMahon! Coachman commented that this handicap match would be a major setback for the Dudley Boyz provided Trish Stratus had been trained correctly, and it could bode well for T&A - or extremely well for the Dudleys. The two wanted to move on, but were rudely interrupted by Edge and Christian who came strutting down to ringside to loud boos from the half-full Pepsi Arena. As Edge held Cole in a noogie, Christian took to Coachman's microphone, greeting all of their fans in Albany, New York. Edge tried reminding Christian of the last time they were here in Albany, to which Christian remained puzzled by. Edge asked his younger brother if he didn't remember, to which Christian confessed he couldn't remember a single thing to come out of their adventures in Albany! The brothers were booed further, shamefully explaining that they might not be in competition tonight, but they would be keeping an extremely close eye on the outcome of the four corners match for the WWF Tag Team Championship. They wanted their titles back - but in the mean time, they would be supporting their fearless leader Kurt Angle: who will totally wipe the floor with Triple H inside of Hell in a Cell tonight! The Coalition members laughed to one another and high-fived, leaving Cole and Coachman insulted by their unwelcomed appearance.
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We were sent to WWF New York in the heart of Times Square, where MTV's Rebecca was stood hanging out by the bar - where a group of rowdy fans were stood in attendance behind her. She remarked how everybody was having the time of their life at the entertainment complex, and were all looking forward to No Mercy taking place in under twenty-five minutes. Rebecca was soon joined by a special guest, and that was Shawn Michaels! Coming off of his appearance on RAW is WAR last week, 'the Heartbreak Kid' placed his arm around Rebecca and told her how much of a thrill it was to be here at the well-talked of WWF New York. Shawn said how excited he was for No Mercy and Hell in a Cell, hoping to see his best friend Triple H at only his very best against Kurt Angle. In the mean time, Shawn was going to kick back, relax and enjoy some food and beverages - all inclusive of course - live from right here with the best fans in attendance! The fans roared as HBK showboated to the people in attendance: the retired Board of Directors member having a blast in New York City.
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A video package aired, showing the extensive history between the Rock and the Undertaker. With the WWF Championship picture loaded with talent all looking for opportunities, it was the professional rivalry between 'the Brahma Bull' and 'the American Badass' that came glaring through. In weeks previous, Rock and Undertaker's serious issues with one another escalated with both laying one another out after a series of inadvertent incidents: but with Undertaker's win against Kane and Rock's win against Benoit thirteen days ago on RAW - these two men were on projection to come after the title. 'The Deadman' showed how little respect he had for the Rock, while 'the People's Champ' has claimed he didn't want the respect the Undertaker valued. The rivalry was now about a lot more than who would challenge for the WWF Championship at the Survivor Series, it was about who the better man was. It will be a battle of respect, dignity and honor between two of the very best the World Wrestling Federation has to offer, tonight at No Mercy!
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Back live on Sunday Night Heat, Shane McMahon and Stephanie McMahon were seen arriving at the Pepsi Arena. But as the two McMahons were about to enter the building, Shane wanted to stop 'the Billion Dollar Princess' and understand how tough tonight was going to be for both of them. Her boyfriend and his good friend Kurt Angle was in danger of having his career threatened by her ex-husband. Shane wanted to know that Stephanie was okay with that possibility, but Stephanie cut her brother off: reminding him that he would be in Chris Benoit's corner tonight against Stone Cold Steve Austin. She asked whether Shane was prepared for one of 'the Texas Rattlesnake's opened cans of whoopass, to which Shane chuckled to himself. He told her he would be fine. Stephanie ended the conversation, telling Shane that no matter what happened tonight there was only one man responsible for any of this: and that was Mick Foley. Shane opened the door for Stephanie, who insisted Shane walk first. The Coalition appeared to be preparing contingencies for any outcome tonight might bring.
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Michael Cole and Jonathan Coachman were stood on the rampway in front of the No Mercy stage, discussing the pay-per-view event set to take place in now-under ten minutes time. It was sure to be an unforgettable night in Albany, New York - as they discussed the animosity between another two men: Chris Jericho and Tazz. Michael referenced how 'the One Man Crime Scene' attempted to blind the handsome charismatic Y2J, and that after Jericho cost the thug his WWF European Championship last Monday night, Tazz would be out for revenge. Coachman referenced the hatred between those two men, betting that Jericho could step up to the plate and beat 'the Human Suplex Machine'. The two ran down the show one more time, with four championships to be decided tonight.
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They sent us to ringside with Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler, who recapped what was in store tonight on what was sure to be a night of action in Pepsi Arena. While it was cold outside in Albany, New York, it would be nothing but red hot for No Mercy. J.R. and 'the King' were soon interrupted by Val Venis, who marched down to the ring ahead of his match tonight against Dean Malenko. The towel-draped 'Big Valbowski' introduced himself to the ladies, before making several references to how hard he had been training for tonight. It had been a stimulating process, and one that included warming up - and cooling down in the shower - in anticipation for tonight. But before Val took whatever libido Dean Malenko had left away from him, 'the Valbowski' wanted to know if any ladies in the audience wanted to take his towel! The ladies in attendance screamed for Venis as he whipped his towel off and performed a sexy dance: soon leaving to wrap it around the shoulders of a lucky young female in the front row.
1) Val Venis def. Dean Malenko (4:41)Dean Malenko has had a tough time adjusting to life after the apparent break-up - or whatever one may call it - with 'the She-Devil' Terri. Without a woman by his side, Malenko went on to lose the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship to Essa Rios three weeks ago, on the series premiere of Sunday Night Heat on MTV. With 'the Ladies Man' at a crossroads with no lady on the horizon, he took his frustration out on the recently resurfaced 'Big Valbowski', who has re-established himself as a man with many talents in the bedroom department. Malenko did not take kindly to Venis's pre-match ritual and immediately brought the fight to Val, with a gutbuster able to put him down. The world class technician sought to work over Venis with the use of a seated abdominal stretch when Val fired back with a spinebuster for a near fall. Venis caught Malenko's crossbody attempt with a fallaway slam, then followed with a fisherman suplex for another near fall. Malenko went right after the back once more, with a Boston crab holding Val in place - his knee directly dug into the spine of 'the Valbowski'. But once Val made the ropes, Malenko began to lose his temper again: allowing Venis to capitalize with a full nelson slam picking up the win!
Val Venis had his hand raised as the victor to a loud response from the women in Albany, New York - 'the Big Valbowski' celebrating this win tonight on Sunday Night Heat by swivelling his hips to the delight of the fans in attendance. Dean Malenko was left to absorb the defeat at a loss for words, and received a loud chorus of boos from the people in the Pepsi Arena. 'The Ladies Man' began to argue with the referee, before dropping to the canvas and slamming his flailing limbs into the canvas in a pit of rage! Malenko was throwing a temper tantrum, with his bad luck continuing!
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A video package aired, engaging us with the demonic Hell in a Cell structure. It has been revered as the most dangerous match in World Wrestling Federation history, and with only six matches prior to tonight taking place inside of it, we have seen careers shortened - the likes of Shawn Michaels and Mick Foley - leaving broken bones, blood, sweat and tears left inside the twenty-foot high formation. Tonight, after months of anticipation: two gladiators enter with the WWF Championship at stake. What started as a love triangle soon turned to a story of betrayal and misery for Triple H. He had his wife Stephanie McMahon leave him for the egotistical 'Megastar' Kurt Angle: but tonight it was all about to come to ahead. With the Coalition left out in the cold, the Olympic Gold Medalist and 'the Cerebral Assassin' engage in warfare tonight for potentially the last time. Who will walk out standing, let alone the WWF Champion? Will 'the Game' seek to avenge all that the Olympian has done, or will Kurt Angle arise as the dominant WWF Champion he has laid claim to being? These two men will show No Mercy on one another, tonight!
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Post by DTP. on Jul 19, 2020 18:07:05 GMT -5
 No Mercy 2000 - October 22, 2000
Pepsi Arena in Albany, New York
Live on Pay-Per-View
The opening video package aired, showing flashing images of the vehicular assault witnessed on camera eleven months ago at the Survivor Series. Stone Cold Steve Austin marched through cold, deserted streets in black and white, talking about consequences. 'The Texas Rattlesnake' called himself "one p*ssed off son of a b*tch", and he wasn't the only one. Images of Triple H, Kurt Angle and the demonic Hell in a Cell structure flashes, with Austin talking about Chris Benoit: this would be a year in the making. Austin claimed he had plans to see 'the Rabid Wolverine' as his attacker tonight, before uttering that there would be No Mercy. The streets continued to grow cold, when Triple H took over: reciting that tonight he would unleash Hell on Kurt Angle - to restore his pride, to restore his humanity, and to restore what was his. 'The Game' told Kurt that it was time to play, and that there would be no running. There would be no escape. For 'the Megastar', there would be No Mercy. Images of carnage were shown, before the streets emptied once more.
The opening graphic aired, bringing us to the live, sold-out Pepsi Arena in Albany, New York. Pyrotechnics exploded across the stage, giving way to the sea of people on hand - both inside of the building - and live at WWF New York in Times Square. The world was watching, as Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler enthusiastically welcomed us to WWF No Mercy! We were on the air on pay-per-view, on a night where the demonic structure hanging above the ring would be dropped for the seventh time in World Wrestling Federation history! The Hell in a Cell structure was seen, where later tonight two arch enemies will go to war for the richest prize in the industry!
Kicking things off came the glowing orange aura of 'the One Man Crime Scene', a pyrotechnic blast soon bringing out Tazz to a loud chorus of boos from the capacity crowd. Tazz stomped down to the ring with a black towel draping his head, the thug bracing for combat while footage showed of what had gone down between he and his opponent tonight. We saw replays of Tazz temporarily blinding Chris Jericho with the use of a glass jar one month ago on RAW is WAR, followed by Y2J costing the former WWF European Champion his title against D-Lo Brown six nights ago; before taking us to SmackDown on Thursday where Tazz would cost Jericho his match against Eddie Guerrero. Back live, 'the Human Suplex Machine' laughed at the videos, telling the people that it was all deserved! Tazz barked about not understanding Albany, they thought Jericho was a prettyboy. But Tazz took that prettyboy and made him a blind, blind birdy last month!
As Tazz choked up in amusement at the idea of again blinding the Canadian here tonight, the lights would go out and the countdown would begin: another pyrotechnic blast bringing out Chris Jericho to a huge ovation! Y2J defiantly marched out to the aisleway, where he greeted Albany and asked them to join him in hoping that "that toad" Tazz would please shut the hell up! The fans roared in support of Y2J, who told Tazz that he hit right on the money. He blinded Y2J, and he made 'the Sexy Beast' into a pirate. Fortunately for all of the honeys in the crowd, 'the Sexy Beast' was back and he was prepared to make sure "the gangbanger" standing in front of him would never, ever be the same again! Jericho dropped the microphone and jetted down the aisle to the ring, ready for action!
 1) Chris Jericho vs TazzIt was last month on RAW is WAR where an anticipated match between Y2J and 'the One Man Crime Scene' went awfully wrong when Tazz vengefully blinded Chris Jericho with the use of Jim Ross's candy jar taken from the announce table. For over a week, the former WWF Intercontinental Champion had to wear an eyepath to allow the recovery of his left eye; and as a result, it temporarily forced Chris Jericho to sit on the sidelines for the thug to make fun of him. When Y2J's eye sight returned however, he had one thing on his mind and it was revenge: attacking 'the Human Suplex Machine' at any given opportunity until Commissioner Mick Foley outlawed this by promising this match. But despite the no-contact agreement in place as of the past ten days, Y2J still found a way to screw Tazz out of the WWF European Championship he once held - costing him the title to D-Lo Brown this past Monday night on RAW is WAR. Tazz returned the score this past Thursday on SmackDown by costing Jericho his match with Eddie Guerrero; bringing us to tonight. It would not be pretty, with both men looking to settle the score tonight at No Mercy.
Chris Jericho hit the ring immediately and jumpstarted the bell, immediately coming to blows with the man that tried to blind him: tackling him to the canvas and firing away at 'the Human Suplex Machine'. Tazz was able to beg off of him while the referee restored order between these two foes, with the fans of Albany rapidly chanting his name. It had been weeks of hatred on the young Canadian's mind, as he soon followed with a springboard dropkick to send Tazz crashing to the floor, and a suicide dive would follow! Jericho chopped the thug against the announce table before rolling him back inside, but he may have taken too long showboating: as Tazz would stop Jericho dead in his tracks with a T-bone suplex connecting! 'The One Man Crime Scene' would drop elbows across the back of Jericho's neck before applying a sleeper hold, with Tazz talking trash at the expense of "the prettyboy" Y2J. Jericho fought his way back up to a vertical base, running Tazz off the ropes just to wind up in an airtight bearhug, dead center of the ring. Tazz continued to trash talk Jericho, claiming he wasn't looking so hot anymore, which led Y2J to slap Tazz upside the head. Jericho clobbered Tazz twice more, which instead resulted in Jericho being the recipient of a belly-to-belly suplex sending Y2J crashing across the ring! Tazz's attack on Y2J continued, gouging the eyes of Jericho and possibly attempting to injure the eye. The referee intercepted, and Tazz instead brought Jericho up for a high angle back suplex for another two count. The former WWF European Champion continued to speak his mind to the people of Albany, as the Red Hook native tried to dish up a suplex just for Jericho to counter out with one of his own! Jericho got Tazz over his head just for 'the Human Suplex Machine' to land on his feet, dropping Y2J on top of his head with a bridging German suplex for a near fall! Tazz was relentless and began throwing punches in the corner, even ramming the sole of his shoe into the face and eyes of Y2J, sandwiched against the bottom turnbuckle in the corner. The fans chanted for Y2J to make a comeback, and while Tazz was being reprimanded for his focus on the eyes, Jericho would fire back with some heavy rights. Looking to make a comeback, Jericho attempted to powerbomb Tazz, just to get his eyes raked courtesy of the low-handed thug! 'The One Man Crime Scene' was proud of his work, delivering a snapmare before again stomping away at the eye area of Jericho. He dropped a knee and rested it defiantly across the grounded neck-region of the Canadian, before picking him up for a body slam and heading to the second rope! Tazz gloated to Jerry Lawler on commentary that this would be in homage of him, when 'the Human Suplex Machine' came off the second rope for a fist drop just to receive a boot to the face by Chris Jericho!
Jericho came back fighting with clothesline after clothesline, then broke free from another bearhug attempt and left Tazz stunned with an enzuigiri to the side of the head! Jericho looked for the Walls of Jericho just for Tazz to scramble to the bottom rope, with the referee forcing Y2J away from the thug to give him some room. This allowed Tazz time to roll out to the floor, when Jericho soared over the top rope with a dive taking out Tazz for a second time on the floor! Jericho rolled Tazz back inside and delivered the double underhook backbreaker to the former WWF European Champion, the fans strongly behind Y2J as he willed them on! Tazz groggily rose back up to his feet, and Jericho dropped him with a bulldog: the Lionsault following, just for Tazz to get his knees up! Tazz raked the eyes of Y2J again, then looked for the Tazzmission! The choke was in the midst of being applied, when Jericho kicked back off of the turnbuckles to roll over with Tazz in a pinning predicament - a near fall - and as the two came back up to their feet, Tazz was able to drop Jericho with the Tazzplex! The street fighter was ready to put an end to this match, mounting Jericho with the Tazzmission in mind, but Jericho would pick Tazz up and crush him in the corner! A stunned Tazz stumbled out, allowing for another bulldog from Y2J - and the Lionsault would connect! Jericho hooked the leg, just for Tazz to get his foot on the bottom rope however, with Y2J wondering what he had to do to put the thug away for a three count! Jericho climbed up to the top rope and soared with a missile dropkick, but when he followed a rebounding Tazz over to the corner, he was able to drag Y2J face first into the turnbuckle: the Tazzmission applied once more! Jericho struggled in the deadly submission, but with the referee closeby to observe the chokehold, Y2J was able to sweep his leg between Tazz for a low blow! 'The Human Suplex Machine' stammered with his hands on his groin, allowing Y2J to roll him up, transitioning into the Walls of Jericho! Tazz was in agony, and had no choice but to tap out!Winner: Chris Jericho (11:25) Chris Jericho had won the match, but the Walls of Jericho remained applied on 'the One Man Crime Scene' amidst a loud ovation from the Pepsi Arena! Y2J would finally relinquish the hold on Tazz, with the thug returning to holding his groin in agony. Jericho had his hand raised the winner, but you could tell that Y2J's business with 'the Human Suplex Machine' was not yet over, as he kicked Tazz out of the ring. Tazz cursed Jericho for his method in winning and pointed the finger at Jericho, even going as far as to yelling at ringside fans on his way out. After being blinded by Tazz, Chris Jericho showboated to the adulation of the people in attendance.
Out on the streets of Albany, New York, it was a rainy night. The hustle and bustle of passers by was still present however, as Pepsi Arena serves as the site of WWF No Mercy, live on pay-per-view tonight. Inside a red-hot atmosphere set the stage for what was sure to be an unforgettable evening with one stacked line-up.
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In the Coalition's locker room, WWF Champion Kurt Angle was seen staring deep into thin-air. Seated on a bench, it appeared that the Olympic Gold Medalist was heavily in the zone - much desired on a night like tonight. Shortly after, in walked the seven-foot-two, 500-pound Big Show who told Kurt that he knew how important tonight would be for him. 'The Giant' laid out the context, saying how eerie that gigantic steel structure was, and how if he was in Hell in a Cell: he would be scared straight. Show continued to insight some fear in the Olympian, telling him how he knew the cell walls were tall and unforgiving, and that the Coalition would have a hard time having his back, but Show wanted Kurt to know he supported him through and through. Angle nodded in acceptance, assuring Show how he appreciated it. 'The Giant' left to leave the King of the Ring to prepare: in the zone ahead of war with Triple H.
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The New Age Outlaws were seen eagerly awaiting the four corners match, as Billy Gunn skipped rope in the hallway area until being joined by Road Dogg. Mr. Ass breathed in the air whilst Road Dogg excitedly spoke out about how tonight was going to be their night - D-Generation X's night. He spoke of Triple H sure to conquer Kurt Angle inside Hell in a Cell; but on top of 'the Game' once again becoming WWF Champion...how about the New Age Outlaws getting the band back together to become six-time WWF Tag Team Champions? Billy Gunn told Road Dogg that sounded great, telling him that although the competition might be tough - the Hardy Boyz, Too Cool, even Right to Censor would be tough cookies to crack - they had been doing this longer than any of them. They would get the job done tonight for DX! The two were then joined by a screaming X-Pac, who told his boys that this was DX's night to win big. Elated, X-Pac was stoked for the Outlaws to become champs and gave them a pet talk and go out there and kick some ass! X-Pac wooed, chanting D-Generation X's song lyrics, puzzling the Outlaws. Billy asked Road Dogg if they should be worried. 2) WWF Women's Championship
Lita (c) vs Ivory (w/Steven Richards) With her men the Hardy Boyz having some tough competition ahead of them against the likes of the New Age Outlaws, Too Cool and the Right to Censor, it was also up to Lita to ensure that the WWF Women's Championship remained firmly in Team Xtreme's hands. With Jeff and Matt proving to be worthy WWF Tag Team Champions, Lita also proved to be worthy when she defeated Trish Stratus last month at Unforgiven. Unfortunately, as the Hardys have proceeded in beating each team the World Wrestling Federation has had to offer them in recent weeks, it was the Right to Censor that have been lusting for the gold arguably more than anybody. Steven Richards was also angered last Monday on RAW is WAR, when Lita came from behind and tore the trousers off of him, exposing his chicken-legged thighs to the jam-packed arena! The RTC's goal was to walk out with all of the gold, lusting for the power and influence that came with being champions. Whether that would be true had to be seen to be believed, but this was the RTC's opportunity to dethrone Team Xtreme's title reigns; and Lita's opportunity to show that she can once again overcome adversity in the movement's forces.
It was obvious that there would be at least one member prevalent at ringside in this match, despite the Right to Censor's four corners shot at the WWF Tag Team Championship later tonight. Steven Richards applauded Ivory as she climbed into the ring, soaking up the loud and thunderous boos from those in Albany with a look of sheer admiration and anticipation: Steven gloating that tonight would be Ivory's night. The WWF Women's Champion was eager for the challenge, as she and Ivory went head to head before the bell, soon locking up for Lita to throw Ivory down with a series of armdrags. A dropkick would follow, causing her to bail out to the floor in a hurry. Steven comforted Ivory in his arms momentarily, when the challenger cautiously re-entered the ring. She was once again blasted with a series of dropkicks, and an armlock restrained the RTC member while Brother Steven angrily demanded the referee make sure Lita obeys the rules in place. Lita's attention was swayed and it allowed Ivory to capitalize with a neckbreaker that gave her a near fall. Ivory began to ruthlessly drag Lita by the hair, ramming her face into the canvas and even standing atop the back of the champ's head: choking Lita across the bottom rope! The referee demanded order be restored as Brother Steven attempted to distract the official. Ivory used this in her favor, repeatedly ramming Lita into the turnbuckles. A clothesline and a bulldog soon followed, but the WWF Women's Champion again proved resilient. Ivory locked a headlock in deep with Pepsi Arena clapping in anticipation for a comeback from the Team Xtreme Diva: Lita able to fire out with rights. Ivory regained control with a knee to the gut, before powering her up to the top rope. The challenger had her in a precarious position with a superplex in mind, when Lita broke Ivory off and send her flying back down into the ring: but Lita would daringly fly off of the top with a diving crossbody down on top of Steven Richards! Lita returned back to the ring with Brother Steven equalized: looking for the Moonsault just to be crotched by Ivory. She connected with a back suplex for a near fall, before picking Lita up and dropping her with the Poison Ivory! The RTC female covered, but Lita was somehow able to kick out at two! Ivory and Steven were in disbelief, but Ivory undeterringly picked her up for another: just for Lita to break free and connect with the Twist of Fate! At ringside Steven slid the WWF Women's Championship belt into the ring and tried climbing into the apron to distract the official: meanwhile behind Lita came Ivory with a title shot to the back of the head! Lita was down and out, and Ivory was able to get the pinfall win on Lita!Winner, and new WWF Women's Champion: Ivory (5:13) The WWF Women's Championship had changed hands, in our first of four titles at stake here tonight at No Mercy! Ivory quickly rose to her knees, hugging the title tightly in her arms. The Right to Censor's female role model was in astonishment, having just become a three-time WWF Women's Champion! Steven Richards jumped into the ring and slid into Ivory's arms, hugging both her and the title belt used to defeat Lita tonight! Richards raised the title high above his head in cartoonish fashion, knowing that the title would serve as some power needed in their movement's message: their motive to fight the good fight! As far as the RTC were concerned, it was one down, one to go later on, when the WWF Tag Team Championship four corners match takes place!
Backstage, Trish Stratus was seen watching the television monitor in amusement at how far Lita had fallen since their last meeting. She was approached by Michael Cole who wanted to ask Trish how her training regimen had been leading up to tonight's three-on-two handicap match against the Dudley Boyz. Trish appeared confident, telling her Sunday Night Heat co-star that she was so proud of how far she had come. Stratus spouted off inspirational cliches, about working hard and succeeding at the highest of levels one possibly could: but admitted that term wasn't for everybody because she was above the rest of the women's division. When asked about whether she was afraid of Bubba Ray Dudley, Trish told him she wasn't. Claiming Bubba was working at his own disadvantage, she was not the WWF Diva she once was: and tonight, her and her boys in T&A would finish the job and beat the Dudleys at their own game! T&A then entered the frame, with a mean-looking Albert and a confident Test each asking Trish if she was ready to do this.
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Elsewhere, Rikishi was in preparation for his match with Eddie Guerrero later tonight, lacing up his boots when in walked Too Cool. Grandmaster Sexay cockily rapped about it being finally time for he and Scotty 2 Hotty to pick up the win and take home those WWF Tag Team Championship. Scotty danced beside Grandmaster, telling his tag partner that it had been three long years of paying dues, and kicking butt to make it to this level. Tonight was their big chance to walk out with not just the WWF Tag Team Championship - but Rikishi with the WWF Intercontinental Championship! Sexay proposed that Too Cool and Rikishi go out and party with their newly earned gold after the show, but 'Big Kish' stood up and wished his boys luck. The 400-pound Samoan wasn't in any mood to party just yet, but when asked by Scotty and Grandmaster where he was going, 'Big Kish' told them that he was one bad Samoan, and tonight 'Latino Heat' was going to get the heat, in the form of his 400-pound ass dropping right on top of his scrawny little chest! Rikishi left to prepare in silence, fired up for his own title opportunity. 3) Handicap Match
T&A and Trish Stratus vs The Dudley Boyz It was one month ago where T&A were unsuccessful in their quest to become WWF Tag Team Champions against the Hardy Boyz at Unforgiven. It was also one month ago where Trish Stratus failed to capture the WWF Women's Championship from Lita. In that time, Trish and her men attempted to make threats against the recently returning Stone Cold Steve Austin, which wound up with all three of them receiving Stunners all round. This served as motivation for the brains behind the dominant duo of Test and Albert to start training for proper in-ring competition. Down at the WWF's training facilities in Louisville, Kentucky at Ohio Valley Wrestling, Trish has reportedly made a rapid improvement where it pertains to in-ring combat, but tonight would serve as the real test to see how much she had truly improved. For the Dudley Boyz, it was about avenging their loss from ten nights ago on SmackDown, also reportedly feeling the effects still from Tables, Ladders and Chairs back at SummerSlam. On top of the hellacious six-man tag team tables match back at Unforgiven, D-Von and Bubba Ray were experiencing some wear and tear brought on by nonstop competition. It was in their recent encounters with T&A however, where Trish has made advances to Bubba: calling attention to his desire to put women through tables in a provocative and unorthodox video message seen last Monday on RAW is WAR. Could tonight see Trish become another victim, or would T&A be able to beat the Dudleys one more time?
For all of the hours the blonde beauty from Toronto had reportedly put in at Ohio Valley Wrestling, Trish Stratus did not appear dressed for occasion tonight at No Mercy, wearing a low cut blouse and the skimpiest booty trunks imaginable. Despite this, she looked ready for any combat with the residents of Dudleyville, as a mean look 'Freight Train' Albert and Test were ready to make short work of their foes. The Dudley Boyz hit the ring and immediately engaged in a four-man brawl with T&A, while Trish immediately took to her spot on the apron, watching the action unfold around her on the floor. Bubba was able to send Test into the ring post, while on the other side of ringside D-Von continued to struggle knocking Albert off of his feet. The 350-pounder came roaring back with a clothesline on the floor, before re-entering the ring to attack Bubba Ray, who was having his way with the six-foot-six stud, Test. Albert clubbed the back of Bubba's head and clotheslined him to the canvas when D-Von entered the fray: D-Von rocking him with steady right hands, and the Dudleys followed suit with a double flapjack for 'the Freight Train!' Bubba's eyes were dead set on Trish, offering her to step in the ring and wrestle with him: but Test would take Bubba from behind with a clothesline! Kicking him from the ring, Test grappled with a fast-acting D-Von who tried all he could to knock the big man down. Test responded with a body slam to D-Von, but an elbow drop followed, allowing D-Von to come from the second rope with a clothesline rocking Test off of his feet! D-Von tagged in Bubba once more, and the two took turns hammering on a prone test, with Bubba delivering a sharp elbow across the scalp of the calm and collected Canadian. Bubba continued to hammer on Test while Trish watched on, a body slam and an elbow drop executed perfectly for a near fall. It was here where Trish called Bubba's attention however, blowing kisses to the husky 300-pounder. Bubba turned around to receive a brunt big boot from Test, which shockingly only got a near fall. Test would tag Albert into the ring, and the two proceeded to beat Bubba Ray down with a seemingly neverending tirade of stomps in the corner, designed to keep Bubba in T&A's corner. Albert continued to pummel Bubba, before backing up and splashing Bubba there as Trish smiled in watching on.
Frequent tags took place, with Test whipping Bubba into another corner for a sidewalk slam giving him a near fall, when 'the Freight Train' tagged back in and climbed up to the second rope for a big splash on the older Dudley Boy! Albert covered, but again Bubba was somehow able to kick out! Bubba was beaten up, but as Albert stomped on him, Trish surprisingly wanted the tag! Albert granted her it, and Trish waltzed in nonchalantly: it was time to see what the Diva had learned from training in OVW! Instead Stratus slapped Bubba around and kicked him in the back, before applying a tight, effective headlock from behind. She appeared proud of herself with the hold knowingly applied, when Bubba rose to his feet quickly, snapmaring Trish over his head! Bubba was slow in crawling as Test took the tag from Trish, but D-Von got the tag and was able to rush in with mighty punches inbound for Test! D-Von hit the ropes and took the big man down with a rushing back elbow from the ropes, before Albert came in from behind! Albert tried to get him up for a Baldo Bomb when Bubba returned and was able to body slam 'the Freight Train': with Bubba ushering D-Von up to the top rope! The Wazzup! was called, and D-Von connected with a headbutt to the groin of Albert while the official was occupied with Trish! Bubba again turned his attention to Trish and grabbed her by the hair: flipping Stratus over the top rope inside! Bubba was about to demand D-Von get the tables, with Trish by the hair and in danger: but Test rushed in with another big boot for Bubba Ray! D-Von tried to fight him off just to wind up receiving the pumphandle slam from Test for a near fall. Bubba returned to his feet and ducked a swinging Test with the Bubba Bomb, when Albert rushed in with a clothesline sending Bubba out to the floor! Back inside D-Von was given a body slam from 'the Freight Train', as Test climbed up to the top for the diving elbow drop - when D-Von rolled out of the way! Bubba got the much needed tag and ran in with a series of jabs for Test! A clothesline rocked him, when D-Von came in for the assist. Albert rushed in with a powerbomb for D-Von, when Bubba grabbed him from behind looking for the Bubba Bomb! Test prevented it, when Albert planted Bubba with the Baldo Bomb! Test climbed up and dove off the top with the diving elbow drop - covering Bubba - when Trish demanded the tag for herself! Test got a huge smile on his face as he slowly tagged in the intelligent trainee Trish Stratus, who climbed in and spread out seductively atop the fallen Bubba Ray: claiming the win!Winners: T&A and Trish Stratus (11:13) Trish Stratus proudly rested her elbow on the chest of a fallen Bubba Ray Dudley, having scored her first major victory since she started training for in-ring competition with Ohio Valley Wrestling. Test and Albert were in the mood for celebrating, as T&A helped Trish to her feet - raising their victorious manager's hands as the winner. D-Von was left to attend to Bubba Ray, with the Dudley Boyz suffering another loss at the hands of T&A. As she and her boys left the ring, Test and Albert would hoist their manager up on their shoulders so that Trish could bask in the heat the Albany crowd gave them, leaving the livid Dudley Boyz remaining in the ring. You could only imagine what Bubba wanted to do to Trish after this humiliating defeat!
Backstage, the Undertaker was stretching his arms in anticipation for the number one contender's match against the Rock tonight. 'The American Badass' appeared calm and quiet, when turning to come face to face with his half-brother Kane. Undertaker told the monster that he had some nerve showing up here after the tear he had been on. 'The Deadman' began to chew 'the Big Red Machine' out on not answering his calls after losing to him two weeks ago on RAW, but Kane didn't want to hear anymore about it. Kane told Undertaker that isn't why he was here. He told his fellow Brother of Destruction that they may be doing their own thing, but he wanted to come in and wish him luck against the Rock. It was about time somebody shut 'the Great One' up, and Undertaker was the man to do it. Kane spoke with anger in his masked voice, throwing his head back and leaving before a confused Undertaker could even thank him. Whatever might be the case for the seven-foot monster was not stopping him from showing support to his half-brother on such a momentous night.
A video package aired, running us through the history between Eddie Guerrero and the man that looks to take the WWF Intercontinental Championship away from him tonight, Rikishi. With the problems brewing for he and his relationship with the Playboy covergirl Chyna, 'Latino Heat' resorted to popping the question to 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' - shocking the world when she said yes. Since then, the two have been inseparable. Acting as a modern Bonnie and Clyde, Chyna's behavior had even surprised her former friend Rikishi, which quickly led to 'Mamacita' turning her back on the Samoan in favor of her husband-to-be. This friendship ending would be confirmed with Chyna allowing Eddie to vocalize Rikishi's very personal past to an entire arena, causing Rikishi to grow even angrier, and even more fired up. Tonight, would we see 'Latino Heat' get away as the champ one more time, or would this be 'Big Kish's time in the spotlight: his shot at redemption?
 4) WWF Intercontinental Championship - No-Disqualification Match
Eddie Guerrero (w/Chyna) (c) vs Rikishi There was a strange announcement declared before the match, and that was made under ruling of Commissioner Mick Foley: this WWF Intercontinental Championship match had been ruled as being a No-Disqualification match! Perhaps it had been the underhanded tactics that 'Latino Heat' may utilize, or perhaps a way to applease an enraged Rikishi after all that the modern-day Bonnie and Clyde had put him through in recent weeks, it remained unknown. For Rikishi this was his shot at ultimate redemption. After Eddie Guerrero recited what his fiancee told him from their prior friendship, Rikishi was looking to capturing the gold to avenge his past. That past had been told to the world last week on RAW, how Rikishi was once involved with the gangs of Samoa. In a past life, the 400-pound Samoan found himself the victim of a drive-by shooting back on the island, with a surgery gone wrong declaring him dead for several minutes. This forced Rikishi to explain his actions, how he vowed in his recovery to leave that past behind him in order to entertain the fans in this new life. On top of the rage that the Samoan was sure to be filled with, Rikishi was also coming into this match with a near-two hundred pound weight advantage, and held a non-title win against 'Latino Heat' scored under two weeks ago on SmackDown. The champ had his back against the wall in this one, but could he still get away unscathed with the gold?
Rikishi came into this match with no smile on his face, knowing exactly what he planned to do to the man that tried to expose him last Monday night. On the contrary, the recently absentee fiance of 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' Chyna came strutting with confidence en route to the squared circle. The WWF Intercontinental Champion assured 'Mamacita' on the aisle as the two walked hand-in-hand, when Rikishi grew tired of waiting for his entrance: immediately exiting and bringing the fight with a series of right hands! A big right from the angry Samoan sent Guerrero into the barricade, where the challenger drilled him with further rights. Eddie tried to fight back just to receive a big back body drop, dropping the champ right on the ringside floor! The challenger was all business, as he rolled Eddie back into the ring, leaving Chyna to watch on in concern. Rikishi continued to beat on Eddie against the ropes, but Guerrero wisely kicked the braced knee of 'Big Kish', before dropkicking him low against it. This stumbled the 400-pounder, but as Eddie hit the ropes and looked to charge him with a hurricanrana, Rikishi used his size to his advantage: dropping Guerrero with a falling powerbomb! Eddie again rolled out to the floor, where Rikishi would follow: but as Rikishi began to hammer out on the WWF Intercontinental Champion some more, Chyna came from behind with a right hand from behind. It did not affect the challenger, who instead focused his energy on his former friend: 'Mamacita' standing down to an enraged Rikishi. That's when Eddie came from behind, bouncing a steel chair off of the large back of the Samoan! Rikishi again did not seem phased, when a second chair shot to the skull knocked Rikishi backwards into the apron! Guerrero used all of his strength to power the big man back into the ring, surprised with his own ability to stun a Samoan with a shot to the skull. Back inside, Eddie stalked Rikishi with the steel chair in hand, using it against the braced knee of 'Big Kish', knocking him down once again! Eddie followed with some vital stomps to the treetrunk leg of the challenger, before getting a bright idea: to wrap the steel chair around the large leg of Rikishi! The super heavyweight had some fight in him but was put in his place from some mounted punches from the champ, before Eddie plotted to climb up to the second rope. Eddie Guerrero was out to chop Rikishi down to size in dramatic fashion, with an attempt to break Rikishi's leg in the steel chair. But before 'Latino Heat' could act on it, his fiancee Chyna spoke up and reasoned for him to head up for the Frog Splash instead.
Chyna may have saved her former friend's career, as Eddie repositioned up top for the Frog Splash, when Rikishi rolled out of the way! The fans in Albany came to their feet as Rikishi removed the chair from around his knee and slammed it down: roaring in anticipation for a major beating coming Eddie's way! Rikishi clotheslined Eddie in the corner, following with three more to follow. In a dazed state, Eddie slumped out of the corner to receive a superkick from the big man: before Rikishi got ready to claim the WWF Intercontinental Championship! Rikishi dragged Eddie towards the corner for the Banzai Drop, when Chyna entered the ring and took the steel chair: slamming it into the spine of 'Big Kish!' Eddie came up with a trickle of blood, as Chyna attempted a second shot with the weapon just for Rikishi to catch it! Rikishi pursued Chyna and was able to corner her, when Eddie came from behind with a dropkick knocking his opponent into his fiancee! Chyna went down in a heap while Eddie brought fists to the challenger. Unfortunately for him, Eddie was whipped into the same corner and received the hip attack: Eddie falling right on top of Chyna in the corner! Rikishi saw it right away and approached the future married couple: backing that ass up and delivering the Stinkface for both Eddie and Chyna! It lasted an eternity, with Rikishi holding a lot of resentment for what the two had put him through! Chyna crumpled out to the floor in a heap, while Rikishi dropped Guerrero down hard with a belly-to-back suplex for a near fall. Eddie was somehow able to kick out, but was on borrowed time as Rikishi dragged Eddie back up to his feet. On spaghetti legs he was draped over the shoulder of the Samoan for a Rikishi Driver: but Guerrero suddenly slipped free and low blowed him from behind! Eddie then used the steel chair, smashing it across the head of the big man. Still, Rikishi would not go down: as Eddie climbed up to the top rope and dove off with a sunset flip attempt - just for Rikishi to almost land with a standing Banzai onto the chest of Eddie, had he not moved! Rikishi was down and dazed, as 'Latino Heat' returned to the top for a Frog Splash - but Rikishi was able to get out of the way once again! Rikishi again splashed Eddie in the corner, causing him to drop dead on the canvas so that Rikishi could climb up to the second rope and drop a heavy Banzai Drop atop the champ: giving us a new WWF Intercontinental Champion!Winner, and new WWF Intercontinental Champion: Rikishi (10:15) For the first time in his long career, Rikishi had won gold in the World Wrestling Federation! The 400-pound Samoan slowly used the top rope as leverage to return to his feet, having endured a hard-fought No-Disqualification match to gift him the WWF Intercontinental Championship! Eddie Guerrero remained flat out cold in the corner of the ring, having succumbed to the hefty weight of a huge Samoan Banzai Drop from the second rope, with his fiancee Chyna quickly scurrying into the ring to aid her fallen man. 'Latino Heat' appeared to not be moving, while Rikishi was handed the title he had earned all by himself tonight! Rikishi was proud of his accomplishment, avenging his past and moving forward in this new life for the Samoan super heavyweight. The fans in Pepsi Arena adored Rikishi, as he looked directly at a scowling 'Ninth Wonder of the World', Chyna offering no support to her former friend! Chyna demanded EMTs to help aid her unconscious future husband, angered further with the arrival of two referees instead. Rikishi stood on the aisle watching in amusement, able to leave his history in the past once more.
Triple H was in his dressing room, with the Hell in a Cell match still looming. 'The Game' sat in preparation, fiddling with a sledgehammer sat between his thighs. There was a knock on the door, and up approached Jonathan Coachman who wanted to get the challenger's thoughts leading into what could be the definitive match in his career. To this Triple H gave a feint chuckle, telling 'Coach' that he was still new to this. This might be a definitive match, for this rivalry, and for Kurt Angle, as well as Kurt's reign as WWF Champion. But as far as he was concerned? There would be blood, there would be carnage, and when it's all over: this would not be his demise. This would be everything that 'the Megastar' had coming to him. 'The Cerebral Assassin' went back to brooding, as Coachman would leave the challenger to sit and contemplate what he planned to do with the Olympic Gold Medalist later tonight.
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Meanwhile Stone Cold Steve Austin was spotted laying out his trademark leather ring vest on a table, as 'the Texas Rattlesnake' tonight will grace the black boots and trunks we had not seen him in in well over a year. Before Austin could continue, he was rudely interrupted by 'the Goodwill Ambassador', who greeted Steve warmly - a tray containing a teapot in hand. William Regal grinned merrily towards Steve, as he encouraged him to try some of the Queen's favorite tea before his match with Chris Benoit. Austin stared at him blankly, asking William what he was doing. Regal confessed that he thought they had gotten off on the wrong foot and wanted to make it up to him. Instead Austin told Regal that they got off on the wrong foot, because he didn't want a partner to sip tea, and discuss the Royal Family. Regal appeared offended as Austin told the "sissy" that he was going to count to five, and if he didn't get out he was going to take the spout of that teakettle and shove it up his ass! Regal was besmirched, as Stone Cold began counting: Regal nervously walking away, leaving his teapot on the table beside his attire! Austin chuckled to himself, observing the two teacups William had deserted: swiftly tossing both of them across the room at the wall! Austin was in no mood for the Englishman's antics.
In the arena, D-Generation X made their grand entrance to the Pepsi Arena - the Four Corners match coming up next! X-Pac crotch chopped, leading the New Age Outlaws down the aisle to the ring for what was expected to be a chaotic battle with the WWF Tag Team Championship at stake. Road Dogg graced the microphone upon entry to the ring, declaring that Albany, New York for one night only would be the Dogg House, for all six of their adversaries! He exclaimed that it had been a long time, but the band was back together: and DX had it out for the Tag Team gold! Road Dogg took to his Michael Buffer-like introduction, proclaiming that after tonight, the New Age Outlaws would be six-time WWF Tag Team Champions of the World...but before Billy Gunn and X-Pac could chime in with their signature "Suck It!" declaration, the Right to Censor would interrupt the group!
Steven Richards led the party, with the Goodfather and Bull Buchanan meanly stomping down the aisle behind him. Brother Steven had a microphone of his own, telling the people to not pay any close attention to the imposters that stood in the ring before them. The RTC was one-for-two when it came to championship gold, and after Ivory beat Lita to become WWF Women's Champion - the movement liked their chances! It was a certainty that the RTC would become the champs here tonight - whether the people liked it or not - for the betterment of the World Wrestling Federation! Richards led his men to the ring, telling DX that he thought they would have learned after his men beat them several weeks ago: nobody cared about them anymore! Steven continued to insult DX's renegade portrayal before making reference to the generation of youths they had corrupted, when X-Pac had had enough: chasing Steven up the aisleway and out of the arena! The Outlaws joined the fray, battling with the RTC at ringside!
5) WWF Tag Team Championship - Four Corners Match The Hardy Boyz (c) vs New Age Outlaws vs The Right to Censor vs Too Cool It was just under two months ago at SummerSlam where the Hardy Boyz achieved their goal of becoming WWF Tag Team Champions for a second time in their youthful careers. In their home state of North Carolina no less, Jeff and Matt soared high and lived for the moment - overcoming Edge and Christian and the Dudley Boyz in the barbaric and historic, inaugural Tables, Ladders and Chairs match. Since then they have reigned as fighting champions, overcoming any competition put in their way. Whether it was T&A last month at Unforgiven, or the likes of Road Dogg and X-Pac the night after; the Right to Censor a week after; or Too Cool - who were thwarted twice by the RTC. With the return of Billy Gunn last month, the self-proclaimed Mr. Ass has been on a mission to allow D-Generation X to reach the same great heights they once did in the past few years. With the New Age Outlaws back together, having beaten Edge and Christian last Monday night on RAW is WAR, it was clear that they wanted to become six-time WWF Tag Team Champions. In the Right to Censor's eyes, the gold meant power and influence - and after Ivory's WWF Women's Championship win earlier tonight, the movement had to be gunning for a clean sweep. But as for Too Cool, after three years of hard work and rising through the ranks, the party animals hoped to join their good friend Rikishi in leaving No Mercy tonight with the gold: finally winning the big one. The Hardy Boyz's reign was in jeopardy, with sudden death rules: and one fall to a finish here tonight.
As the New Age Outlaws and the Right to Censor members brawled at ringside, Billy Gunn was able to send the Goodfather careening into the barricade allowing Road Dogg and Mr. Ass to send Bull Buchanan back into the ring. Bull came firing back with hard rights for Road Dogg, when Billy assisted Road Dogg in gaining control early: a big back body drop sending the big man up and over, crashing to the canvas! The Outlaws were on a roll, when Too Cool entered the fray: Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay coming out to a big ovation. Scotty moonwalked momentarily, before both laid their eyes on the welcoming Outlaws. The four challenged each other to get in and fight: and the fight was on in the middle of the ring! Scotty and Grandmaster were backed into respective corners however, and when the Outlaws whipped them on a collision course for one another in the center the two would dosy-doe and rebound with clotheslines for both men! Too Cool were rolling after Rikishi's capturing of the WWF Intercontinental Championship moments ago, following up with an attempted double suplex on Buchanan just for Goodfather to return to the match: a double suplex connecting from the two powerful members of the RTC, to both men from Too Cool! The RTC put the boots to Billy Gunn in the corner, when finally the Hardy Boyz entered the party: Jeff and Matt dropping the WWF Tag Team Championship on the aisle and immediately darting to the ring to take care of Buchanan and Goodfather! Matt was shoved into the corner by Bull with both men looking to take care of Jeff, ricocheting off of the ropes just for Jeff to bounce back with a tossed-up dropkick, knocking the RTC down! Matt set Jeff up for the Poetry in Motion on the corner to Goodfather, when Grandmaster Sexay aided him with a follow-up Poetry in Motion clothesline for Goodfather, and a bulldog followed! Sexay was extremely pleased with himself as he began digging the air with his moves, causing Jeff and Matt to knock him down with a stereo punch! The Hardys delivered well-timed simultaneous legdrops to the groin and chest of Sexay, before Road Dogg returned with some Shake, Rattle 'n' Roll action for both Hardy Boyz.
The referee was finally able to restore order, as Road Dogg cornered Jeff and put the boots to him in the corner; tagging in Billy Gunn so that the Outlaws could take control. Road Dogg snapmared the rainbow-haired Hardy so that both could deliver knee drops for the temple of Jeff, a masterful job of isolation done by the five-time champs. Billy tried to pick Jeff up for a suplex, when Jeff came back with a snap suplex of his own. Jeff followed with an enzuigiri that went blocked once, but he was able to follow through with a spinout enzuigiri that rocked Gunn - allowing Goodfather to tag in! Goodfather grabbed Jeff by the foot to prevent a tag to Matt, but Scotty 2 Hotty instead made the tag! Coming in with a missile dropkick off the top, Scotty would knock Road Dogg off the apron before connecting with a flying headscissors on an inbound Buchanan! Matt would tag in and look for a Twist of Fate for Scotty, who reversed into a neckbreaker of his own - before hitting the ropes and dropping Matt with the bulldog! Scotty was feeling froggy with the Worm in sight, but Bull Buchanan would rush in to deny the Pepsi Arena of seeing the popular finishing move! Buchanan dropped him with a backbreaker, when Road Dogg rushed in with a clothesline sending both men out to the floor! Meanwhile Matt went back to chopping away at Scotty in the corner, but Goodfather would charge in for the previously-known Ho Train in the corner only to get Scotty! He collapsed to the canvas and Matt dropped Goodfather with a Side Effect, before going up to the second rope and delivering two legdrops to both the RTC member and the Too Cool member! Hardy covered Scotty, just for Buchanan to drag him out to the floor. With the RTC, the Outlaws and Matt Hardy now out on the floor, Jeff took the opportunity to climb up to the top rope: delivering an astonishing Whisper in the Wind onto everybody on the floor - including his own brother! This wild match had gotten out of control, when Grandmaster Sexay and Scotty 2 Hotty joined in on the stage dives: delivering two crossbodies from respective ring posts, flattening both members of the Hardy Boyz! Scotty rolled fellow legal man, Matt Hardy back inside and held him in place as Grandmaster Sexay propped his goggles on: delivering the Hip Hop Drop! Grandmaster covered, but Jeff was right behind him: flying through the air with the Swanton Bomb to save his brother!
Jeff may have injured his back after landing spine-on-spine with Sexay, as Scotty attempted to combat him - but Bull Buchanan re-emerged with a bicycle kick knocking Scotty down hard! Buchanan kicked Jeff in the gut and delivered a follow-up scissors kick whilst the Goodfather got the tag from Scotty. The Right to Censor were about to steamroll the competition, when Billy Gunn took the tag from Matt! Mr. Ass cleaned house with a beautiful dropkick for Buchanan, then reversed out of the death valley driver by Goodfather with the Fame Asser! Billy covered, but Matt darted in to break it up! Matt hammered on Billy while Jeff took Too Cool out with a running somersault senton dive over the ropes - Matt Hardy planting Billy with the Twist of Fate mid-ring! Matt was admonished for not being the legal man when X-Pac raced back down to ringside, distracting Matt! Matt swung for him, allowing Road Dogg to slip in behind with a Pumphandle Drop for Matt Hardy! X-Pac made some noise for his DX boys from ringside, but the Goodfather came back in with a big clothesline knocking down Road Dogg before planning to finish this match. X-Pac again got back up on the apron which enabled Billy to slip out of a powerslam attempt: a sleeper slam connecting on Goodfather for a near fall. Mr. Ass however knew what to do to put the big man away, lining him up for a Fame Asser off the ropes when X-Pac accidentally tripped him after being shoved by Jeff at ringside. Scotty 2 Hotty got the blind tag while Goodfather battered Billy Gunn - and Scotty got some hang time with a diving DDT off the top rope! While X-Pac and Grandmaster Sexay brought the fight to the Hardys on the floor, Scotty was the man to pick up the three count!Winners, and new WWF Tag Team Champions: Too Cool (15:41) Perhaps the underdogs leading into this wild and untamed Four Corners match, Too Cool had finally won the big one tonight at No Mercy! The Hardy Boyz watched on in disappointment on the floor, having lost the WWF Tag Team Championship without even being the legal men here tonight. Road Dogg had come inches from breaking up the count, yet had succumbed to losing out on the gold. X-Pac palmed his face on the floor, knowing that he had screwed up the New Age Outlaws' chances of walking out with the titles - all the while Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay reunited in the center of the ring! A warm embrace was met with an emotional hug, Too Cool joining the history books as the winners here tonight, against all odds! Too Cool had their hands raised with a crowd of disappointed faces in their opponents watching on from ringside - this three year journey had climaxed tonight at No Mercy for the extremely popular dancing fools, Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay! Too Cool and Rikishi were leaving Pepsi Arena with all of the gold, as they exhaustingly danced to the adulation of the people of Albany.
We went to the backstage area, where Michael Cole was standing by beside The Rock - moments to wait until the huge encounter between himself and 'the American Badass'. Rock immediately asked Michael Cole if he was ready for tonight, and if he could feel the electricity. He said that this wasn't just some Monday night on RAW is WAR, on TNN. This wasn't just Thursday Night SmackDown on UPN. Hell this was not MTV's Sunday Night Heat. Because tonight, we were live on pay-per-view across 160+ countries, bringing the people WWF No Mercy! Rock declared that finally he had come back to Albany, New York: and what a time to be alive, because after all of the weeks of resistance. After all of the friction between 'the People's Champ' and 'the Deadman', it was all going to come to a head tonight! It was the Rock against the Undertaker, and the winner was going to the Survivor Series. Rock mocked Michael's geeky demeanor, acknowledging how this was the stuff of Michael's sick and perverted little wet dream experiences!
Rock outlined the history of himself and the Undertaker, how this was not the first time they had fought. Undertaker has beaten the Rock's ass, and the Rock has whooped the Undertaker's hairy, ugly, tattooed candyass in the past. They have fought for championships, but tonight they fight for a shot at the WWF Championship. Rock reminded everybody that both men debuted at the Survivor Series - Undertaker in 1990, and himself in 1996. But for 'the American Badass', he was about to find out what disappointment was all about. Because after Undertaker's done going one-on-one with 'the Great One', it would be the Rock going full circle. Going to the Survivor Series in his fourth year: and becoming WWF Champion one more time. Rock was ready, Cole was ready, and the people were ready. He hoped Undertaker was ready too. If you smell what the Rock is cookin!'
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A video package aired, setting the stage for tonight's professional rivalry to be settled between 'the American Badass' and 'the People's Champ. Both men debuted at the Survivor Series, with the Undertaker coming up on a decade of destruction. But in the latter part of the past decade, the World Wrestling Federation witnessed the fast rise of the most electrifying man in sports entertainment: the Rock. They have clashed in title matches, tag team matches, and have teamed together on countless occasions. But in recent weeks, it quickly became clear that 'the Deadman' did not respect the Rock. With a lack of chemistry as a tag team, the two have constantly been at odds, with the Rock leaving Undertaker laying; and Undertaker disposing of the Rock night after after night. But with the WWF Championship opportunity up for grabs, the stakes of this match were raised even higher. The winner challenges for the WWF Championship at the Survivor Series, but which one of these two major WWF Superstars will be the man to do it? 6) Number One Contender's Match
The Undertaker vs The Rock It was time for the sixth singles encounter between two of the most popular WWF Superstars in recent memory. With the WWF Championship opportunity at the Survivor Series up for grabs, this match was about a lot more than just the rights to contend for the richest prize in this business. It was about honor, respect, and finding out exactly who the better man was. The Undertaker was 3-2 in one-on-one matches against 'the Great One', while the Rock was looking to even the score with the Undertaker here tonight at No Mercy - but also show 'the Deadman' just how good he could truly be. Beating the Undertaker in such a high stakes match would surely prove to the Undertaker that he was a man that demanded respect - as much as the Rock did not care what the Texan thought of his accolades and accomplishments. Just like how the Rock did not respect the Undertaker, after nearly ten years of destruction in the World Wrestling Federation, 'the American Badass' wanted to teach Rock a lesson in respect: but also wanted to close out the first decade of his illustrious career with becoming a four-time WWF Champion at the very event he debuted on back in 1990: the Survivor Series. After a mini-tournament was proposed by Commissioner Mick Foley, the Undertaker had to sacrifice his half-brother Kane two weeks ago on RAW is WAR to make it here; whilst the Rock fought through another rival, Chris Benoit, to be able to stand up and oppose 'the American Badass' here at No Mercy. And after weeks of not getting along as tag team partners, and leaving one another laying: these two men had been waiting for tonight for quite some time.
The Undertaker watched as the Rock defiantly made a slow entrance to the ring, not forgetting that it was the Rock that beat him and his half-brother Kane, back at the King of the Ring in June. As Rock basked in the thunderous ovation he received from the capacity crowd in Pepsi Arena, 'the Deadman' simply waited from the corner. The Rock turned to face the Undertaker, throwing up his hand and daring Undertaker to just bring it. Perhaps to not give 'the People's Champ' any leeway, Undertaker instead came face to face with the Rock, as two of the most renowned WWF Superstars got ready to throw down. Rock ran his mouth to the Undertaker, while Undertaker muttered back - the bell sounding to get this number one contender's match underway. As the fans in Albany chanted the Rock's name, he made the mistake of taking his eyes off of the veteran, and Undertaker immediately capitalized by sounding off with a series of right hands. He got the better initially, when the Rock came storming back with a combination of right hands! Rock cornered Undertaker against the ropes, causing the referee to intervene - halting the process down. Rock began arguing with the official, which resulted in Undertaker firing back with a series of uppercuts and body blows effecting the Rock! He grappled with 'the People's Champ' in the corner, with the referee again intercepting contact against the ropes. Undertaker simply dragged him out of the way, when Rock came out of the corner with a big clothesline that barely rocked 'the Deadman!' Undertaker mouthed that Rock would have to try harder than that, when Rock blasted him with another. Undertaker chuckled as he then slapped 'the Great One', and this time the Rock hit the ring for a clothesline just for Undertaker to scoop him up for a powerslam: Rock slipping out and this time blasting him with a clothesline that would finally knock him off of his feet! 'The Deadman' was down but amused, but it was a short-lived pause, as Rock once again came back to sounding off with punches: cut off by Undertaker with more. Rock attempting to hook Undertaker's arm through for another clothesline, just to this time be the recipient of a clothesline from 'the American Badass!' Rock backed up onto the apron where Undertaker closed in on him just to receive a brunt shoulder thrust through the ropes. Rock climbed up to the top rope, just to dive off with an axe handle and wind up receiving a throat thrust from 'the Deadman'. Undertaker delivered a sidewalk slam, bringing Rock crashing down to the canvas for an early two count.
Undertaker methodically leaned his forearm across the face of 'the Great One' while the fans remained firmly behind the Rock, when Rock was able to slither out to the floor to catch a breath. Undertaker followed, stalking Rock with punches against the barricade. Rock tried to fight back, but an errant elbow strike would send him careening into the ring post: looking to slam him face-first into the steel steps just for Rock to block it: instead slamming the Undertaker into the steel! Rock picked Undertaker up and then whipped him into the steps for good measure, with Undertaker going down amidst a loud crashing sound from the unforgiving steel! Rock followed, looking to bounce him face-first off of the announce table, but that's when Undertaker delivered a haymaker that would send Rock directly across the table: nearly taking out Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler! Undertaker went around and continued to fight with the Rock up against the barricade, with 'the Deadman' relentless in his assault on the Rock! He tossed him back inside without a care, when Rock came fighting back with a DDT attempt that went blocked: causing Rock to float over the biker and plant him with a successful DDT for a near fall. 'The People's Champ' continued to attack the Undertaker in the corner, stomping a mudhole in the Texan until he was able to kick his way free. Undertaker hit the ropes and was able to escape a Samoan drop attempt, turning it around into a big boot dangerous enough to flatline 'the Brahma Bull!' Undertaker was in a mean and nasty mood, as he delivered a barrage of elbows in the corner to a defenseless Rock, before coming off the ropes and planting him with a running DDT: only getting a near fall from it, as Undertaker acknowledged the fight in the former five-time WWF Champion. A legdrop scored similar results, with Undertaker remaining calm and calculated in his attack on 'the People's Champ'. Albany tried to get behind the Rock as he applied a seated dragon sleeper on 'the Great One', when Rock began to fight it and rose back to a vertical base: just to receive a backbreaker courtesy of the mean, mad veteran! He choked Rock in the corner illegally to the brink of receiving a disqualification, before breaking it and beginning to wrench on the arm of Rock. He rammed Rock with shoulder thrusts before stepping up to the top rope, looking for Old School. Undertaker tight-rope walked, when Rock was able to trip him off: the Samoan drop sending 'the Deadman' crashing down to the canvas!
Rock went down with the Undertaker, but had an opening now as both stirred back to their feet. Rock began to hammer away at 'the American Badass', sidestepping an uppercut and blocking the boot of the Undertaker: taking him down with a dragon screw legwhip! Undertaker pleaded for mercy, as Rock carted his carcass over towards the corner, wrapping his legs around the post and slamming them into the steel! Undertaker's aged knees had to be feeling the effects, as Rock repeated time and time again - out to weaken 'the Deadman's mobility! Rock climbed back inside, looking to apply his patented Sharpshooter when Undertaker clawed away: finally grabbing Rock by the throat with his hand! Undertaker tried to use this to his advantage, breaking the submission attempt - but Rock responded with a series of stomps to the inner-leg, then dropping an elbow across it! Rock returned to his feet while Undertaker pleaded: the Sharpshooter applied, twisting away at the knee of the veteran! Rock had 'the Deadman' exactly where he wanted him in the middle of the ring, but just when the fans thought the Undertaker was done: he bridged back up! Undertaker screamed in agony, but crawled to the bottom rope - forcing the break! Rock was shocked, waiting for 'the Deadman' to hobble back to his feet, but upon confronting 'the Deadman', Undertaker grabbed Rock for the Chokeslam! He tried to get the youngster up for it, just for Rock to attempt a suplex. Undertaker put the breaks to it, instead powering Rock up to the top rope. The veteran followed, hammering Rock with heavy handed shots as he climbed. 'The Deadman' was willing to go to hell and back to beat the Rock, as both straddled the top rope: before Undertaker powered Rock up once again - a massive superplex bringing both men crashing down into the middle of the ring! This match was always going to be physical, but this was a heated, intense back-and-forth between two of the very best! The referee started to count, acknowledging that both men were down and out. Undertaker crawled in pain with his weakened knee, while Rock remained motionless. It was here where 'the Deadman's grin came through, knowing he had Rock right where he wanted him. Little did he know, he would turn around and witness the Rock effortlessly shoot up to his feet with a nip-up, and a spinebuster connecting!
The spinebuster had always been an effective tool to lead to the People's Elbow, but it appeared that it had taken the rest of the Rock's energy, as the count restarted with both men down. Both stirred slowly up to their knees, with Rock and Undertaker going all-out, swinging at one another! Undertaker would rock 'the People's Champ' with a right hand, when Rock teased a Rock Bottom attempt: elbowed out of it by the Undertaker, and a Chokeslam followed! Undertaker dropped down on top of the Rock, covering: but the defiant twenty-eight year old powered out at two! 'The Deadman' was in disbelief, shaking his head in annoyance. He knew he had to up the ante, as he stumbled up to his feet and looked to finish the job with the Last Ride. He raised his fist in the air in anticipation, but after hoisting Rock up to his feet, 'the Great One' managed to reverse into another DDT! Rock was slow to return to his feet and started stalking the Undertaker, looking for the Rock Bottom to put him away. 'The People's Champ' screamed for Undertaker to get his hillbilly ass up, and in response: the Undertaker sat up! 'The Lord of Darkness' lived within the Undertaker, as he limped back up to his feet, blocking the Rock Bottom attempt with his hand tightly gripping the throat of the Rock! Rock broke free with a series of kicks and punches, but in taking to the ropes, Undertaker stopped him dead in his tracks with a flying clothesline! 'The Brahma Bull' was stunned, and Undertaker soon picked him up for the Tombstone Piledriver, ready to plant Rock when he managed to land on his feet behind him. The Rock Bottom connected out of nowhere, and the Rock was surely on his way to the Survivor Series! But Rock was hurting, the physical nature of this contest taking its toll, when he was able to hook the leg: covering the Undertaker, just for 'the Deadman' to get his foot on the bottom rope at the count of two! Rock was a hair away from victory, and was in disbelief at the ring awareness of the veteran! Rock went back to putting the boots to his opponent, when Undertaker caught a stomp and slowly rose back to his feet. A clothesline followed, before he prepared the Last Ride one more time. There was no theatrics this time around, but when he got ready to lift Rock up, Rock was able to slip out and slam Undertaker with a spinebuster! The fans were on their feet, as the Rock swiftly kicked the arm of 'the Deadman' in. Rock reached and belted his elbow pad into the sea of people in the Pepsi Arena: and the Rock took off to the ropes. He executed the most electrifying move in sports entertainment: the People's Elbow, to become the number one contender!Winner: The Rock (17:33) When the smoke cleared, it was the Rock that had prevailed, having outlasted the Undertaker to become the named number one contender to the WWF Championship! 'The Great One' found it difficult to stand after a near-twenty minute intense battle with 'the American Badass' tonight at No Mercy. Finally, the Rock was able to rise to his feet: his hand raised in victory, and his fist raised from the second rope to the swarms of fans inside of Pepsi Arena! The Undertaker was seen slowly stirring after the defeat, 'the American Badass' knowing full well that he had come up short here tonight. Refusing the assistance of the referee, a mean and vexed-apparent 'Deadman' limped back up to his feet with help from the ropes, where he stood across the ring from the man that had bested him here tonight. Rock appeared ready for another round, daring Undertaker to provoke him after battle.
Instead, 'the American Badass' squared up to Rock and offered his hand for 'the Great One' to shake. Rock looked to the masses, hesitant to show appreciation to the man that had held no respect for him until tonight. Finally, the Rock caved: the handshake accepted! It was respect earned, as Undertaker bumped his fist into the chest of the Rock and spoke to him before hobbling out of the ring, leaving the Rock in the spotlight. Rock took to the turnbuckles to salute the millions of his fans. Following a four year career, for 'the People's Champ' it was set in stone for the Rock to return to the Survivor Series, with a shot at the winner of Kurt Angle and Triple H's Hell in a Cell match tonight - and the richest prize in this business on the line!
We went to the dampened streets of Times Square in New York City, New York. While the Fall of 2000 was taking effect in the Big Apple, inside of WWF New York saw a red hot house. Packed full of people screaming and making noise, the fans of the World Wrestling Federation were avidly enjoying WWF No Mercy inside the restaurant and entertainment complex! Among them was Shawn Michaels, who stood on the stage to a loud and raucious reaction from the attendees. With a cocktail in hand, 'the Heartbreak Kid' showed his appreciation for WWF New York: enjoying everything that the complex had to offer.
Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler wanted to quiz HBK on his thoughts thus far, to which Shawn expressed his disappointment that D-Generation X's New Age Outlaws were unable to bring home the WWF Tag Team Championship - but the night was far from over as far as he was concerned. J.R. and 'the King' asked whether HBK was rooting for his longtime friend Triple H inside of Hell in a Cell, to which the Board of Director admitted that it would be hard not to. 'The Game' owed it to himself, he deserved it - and above all else - he needed it! The one thing stopping Triple H from beating Kurt Angle's head wide open all over that structure was Triple H, and he hoped that tonight we would see 'the Cerebral Assassin' with the same fire, drive and determination he saw last week: bring home the WWF Championship! HBK went back to enjoying the party inside WWF New York, telling J.R. and 'the King' that he'd be watching - and he was DX through and through!
A video package aired, bringing us to the match with a great deal of intrigue surrounding it. For a calendar year, Stone Cold Steve Austin had been absent from in-ring competition as a result of a neck injury. After being struck by a car at last year's Survivor Series, driven by a mystery assailant, Austin's career was said to be in grave danger until he triumphantly made his return to the World Wrestling Federation on a full-time basis last month. Stone Cold had launched his own personal investigation into whom the attacker was, when he bumped shoulders with Chris Benoit for the very first time. A tense confrontation led to a series of attacks from 'the Rabid Wolverine', with both big egos refusing to back down. After a series of backstage fights and ambushes from both men, it had boiled down to this: a Non-Sanctioned match in 'the Bionic Redneck's first match back. Anything was legal, a highly volatile situation for either man. Would the ruthless Canadian claim another victim, or would 'the Rattlesnake' be unleashed?
 7) Non-Sanctioned Match
Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Chris Benoit (w/Shane McMahon) The World Wrestling Federation was shaken to its core one month ago, when 'the Texas Rattlesnake' made his full-time triumphant return at Unforgiven. With Stone Cold Steve Austin fresh off of rehabilitation from a career threatening neck surgery, 'the Texas Rattlesnake' was back to his usual, antagonistic self and had the entire locker room on watch. Obsessed with finding out the man that struck him with a Black Lincoln towncar last November at the Survivor Series, Austin was quick to make enemies out of the men he interrogated: when he made an enemy out of somebody he may regret. In his first year as a WWF Superstar, 'the Rabid Wolverine' had quickly made his mark as a cold and sadistic individual. A part of the Coalition faction, he has been called the best technical wrestler in the world. He dislocated Eddie Guerrero's shoulder, has made countless foes beg for mercy in the Crippler Crossface submission, and as recently as last month took the Rock to the limit in a gripping encounter at Unforgiven. With Shane McMahon in his ear, Benoit has made himself into a threat on Austin's career with Commissioner Mick Foley hesitant to allow this match to take place. That was until six nights ago on RAW is WAR, where 'the Commish' came up with a compromise that would not hold the WWF responsible, should something go horrifically wrong in Austin's first match back inside of this ring. This would be the biggest test of Benoit's rapid rise to the top, and Stone Cold's first major test since overcoming career-threatening surgery.
With Stone Cold Steve Austin's prior comments in mind, this was not going to be a traditional fight. Chris Benoit knew that, as Shane McMahon repeatedly echoed these words into the Coalition member's ear. 'The Rabid Wolverine' remained emotionless as he awaited Stone Cold's arrival, and when the glass shattered: Stone Cold Steve Austin was in prime condition! 'The Texas Rattlesnake' immediately stomped down the aisleway as fast as he could, meeting Benoit at ringside to exchange blows! Austin and Benoit wasted no time getting it on, with no disqualifications or count-outs eligible to come out on top. The referee existed simply to ensure things didn't get too out of hand, and this was noticable from the getgo, as Austin rocked Benoit with a fierce right hand: then choking the skilled technician with a television cable! Benoit was able to break free with a series of punches to the gut, but Austin would not relent: tossing 'the Canadian Crippler' face first into the ring post! Austin proceeded to stomp a mudhole in Benoit against the barricade, before spotting Shane McMahon close in on him. Stone Cold backed the boss's son away, talking trash to him and allowing Benoit to tackle him from behind. 'The Canadian Crippler' pounded on the back of Austin's surgically repaired neck, soon gorilla pressing him up and dropping him chest-first against the blunt surface of the barricade. He would light Steve Austin up with a series of knife-edged chops, before rolling him into the ring. In the former two-time WWF Intercontinental Champion's eyes, he saw a giant bullseye on Stone Cold's neck: this was clear upon entry to the ring, as he restrained Steve in a front facelock on the mat. The referee checked in on Steve, while Shane demanded the official pay attention to 'the Texas Rattlesnake's condition. Benoit squeezed away at the neck in his thick grip, when Austin was able to roll out of it just for Benoit to transition into an armbar. He was in his prime element, but when Austin responded by finding a way out of it, Stone Cold shoved Benoit away from a side headlock and proceeded to give his opponent the middle finger! Benoit was hot and rushed in for another series of right hands from Stone Cold, who now tackled Benoit with a series of right hands from a mounted position. Benoit was able to shove him away, but returned to receive a big spinebuster from Austin - with more punches forcing 'the Canadian Crippler' to evacuate the ring to earn a breather!
Shane McMahon consulted with 'the Rabid Wolverine', who gasped for air on the floor. Shane O'Mac continued to encourage Chris Benoit by bringing up the neck - but Stone Cold came right back at Benoit with a baseball slide: and a clothesline sending Benoit right on top of the announce table! As Steve relented with more right hands atop the Spanish announce table, he would harken back memories of WrestleMania XV in Philadelphia: climbing the barricade and soaring off with an elbow drop right across the throat of Benoit! Both men collapsed behind the table, with Stone Cold raising hell for the Spanish announcers, Hugo Savinovich and Carlos Cabrera. Austin chopped Benoit against the barricade as retribution for moments earlier, before clotheslining him up and over into the front row of the Pepsi Arena! Austin followed suit, continuing the fight through the stands - the fans of Albany in a frenzy at the sight! 'The Texas Rattlesnake' dished out some knee lifts for the abdomen of Benoit, when Chris fought back with a series of clubbing forearms, but Austin would toss Benoit into a set of chairs! Stone Cold was approached by the cautious Shane O'Mac, bringing Steve to chase him away once more: but this was all a part of the plan, when Benoit turned around and clocked Stone Cold in the head with a forceful chair shot to the skull! Austin went down hard, with fans out for the blood of 'the Rabid Wolverine!' Austin was in a bad way for certain, as Benoit continued to stomp away at Steve before walking him back towards the ringside area, rolling him back inside the ring. Stone Cold had a gash on his forehead, as Benoit quickly focused his attention on the cut: biting away at the forehead of 'the Rattlesnake'. The callous Canadian stomped on Steve Austin's head and back to Shane's encouragement, looking to dissect the bloodied Texan. Benoit took to the mat with a variation of an armlock applied, looking to keep Austin grounded, but Steve had more fight in him than that. The former four-time WWF Champion was not about to lose out on this fight just yet, when after breaking the hold look with several punches: Benoit locked in a cross-armbreaker combination! Benoit was set out to torture Steve, while Shane demanded the referee to call for the bell!
This was not Montreal 1997, as Stone Cold continued to search for a way out of the hold, with the New York crowd on hand showing nothing but support for the Texan in his first match back from a year on the sidelines. Benoit continued to wrench away at the hold, when Austin was able to roll over onto his front: Benoit immediately looking for the Crossface but Stone Cold was able to get them both tied up in the ropes! Benoit continued to hammer on Austin, his face becoming a proverbial crimson mask: but as Benoit allowed Stone Cold to return to his feet, Austin surrpised Benoit with a Lou Thesz press tackling him down! Austin relented with right hands on Benoit, before instinctively rolling out of the ring and grabbing a steel chair! Stone Cold looked to introduce the weapon to this fight, when Shane McMahon got involved trying to snatch the chair away from him. McMahon had a deathwish, as 'the Texas Rattlesnake' furiously engaged in a tug of war with him over the steel chair - and suddenly Chris Benoit came from nowhere with a suicide dive taking Austin down hard! 'The Canadian Crippler' really could do anything, as he returned to his feet and began jamming the edge of the steel chair right into the stomach of the grounded 'Rattlesnake!' Shane pointed out the Spanish announce table, Benoit quick to toss the desk cover aside and remove a monitor. Benoit looked to clock Austin with it, but Stone Cold ducked it, sending both men backwards onto the table! Austin was back to laying in some stiff shots on Benoit, but Chris was able to turn it around: mounting a bloody Austin and pounding away at him! 'The Rabid Wolverine' looked around as he stood atop the announce table - deciding to pick Austin up with the goal of delivering the most dangerous form of German suplex known to date! Stone Cold struggled in the tight waistgrip applied by Benoit, before sweeping his foot between the legs of his enemy with a low blow! Austin had potentially escaped certain doom, when Austin grabbed the steel chair from the floor and slammed the steel chair rapidly across the temple of 'the Rabid Wolverine!' Benoit went down in a heap on top of the table, with Austin standing over him: repeatedly jamming the chair into the extremities of the Canadian!
Stone Cold was showing No Mercy for Chris Benoit, as he soon began to choke 'the Rabid Wolverine' with the force of the steel chair's edge across his throat! Benoit was now bloodied too, with this Non-Sanctioned match having become a bloodbath to behold! Finally as Steve wrenched back for a potentially match - and career - ending shot with the chair, Shane McMahon intervened: snatching the chair away from Steve! Shane barked that he had done enough, causing Austin to get in his face at ringside. Austin and McMahon got in one another's face, when Austin struck Shane with a single blow! Shane attempted to backtrack away from 'the Texas Rattlesnake' who pursued him with the steel chair in hand: but Chris Benoit was back up and moving, using the ring bell to ring Austin's bell! Benoit nearly caved his skull in with the brutal object, as he deadlifted his carcass from the ringside mat and attempted to hurl him back inside the ring once again. There was no bell to be sounded in this fight, but who knew how this would even end. The brutality was plenty, with Hell in a Cell still to come: when Benoit went up to the top rope for the Diving Headbutt - connecting to the back of Austin's head! It appeared to have effected Benoit too, as he was slow to return to his feet. Benoit however shook off the cobwebs and began to laugh at Steve's predicament, soon motioning the cut-throat to the applause of Shane O'Mac from ringside. The dastardly Benoit was dead set on finishing Austin's comeback in his first match back: the Crossface certainly around the corner. But as Chris picked Austin up, he caught Benoit out of nowhere with the Stone Cold Stunner, leaving Benoit down and out! The fanfare was loud, but it reached an apex once Stone Cold left the ring and grabbed a steel chair: returning to the ring just to be stopped dead in his tracks by Shane McMahon! Shane pleaded for mercy on his man's career, urging Austin to think against it. Instead, Austin dropped the chair and let Shane take it...before planting him with a Stunner as well! Austin returned to the steel chair, using it repeatedly across the body and spine of 'the Rabid Wolverine!' Austin refused to stop, bashing the body of a bloodied Benoit, to the point that Shane O'Mac grabbed the referee's ankle and demanded that he stop the match!Winner: Stone Cold Steve Austin (16:20) The referee dove in to stop whatever sick and twisted ideas 'the Texas Rattlesnake' had in store for Chris Benoit, attending to Chris Benoit immediately. Stone Cold Steve Austin had done what he had set out to do, and that was punish 'the Rabid Wolverine'. Benoit had tried to maim Austin and put him back on the sidelines: but Stone Cold was the tougher man on this given night in Albany! Shane McMahon sighed a breath of relief on the canvas, while the referee's help was refused by Benoit. Benoit rolled to the floor in a heap, refusing any medical attention. Austin celebrated with his fists hanging high in the air, before spotting Shane McMahon crawling back up to his feet...and in turn, Austin rattled Shane with another chair shot to the skull! McMahon was down, Benoit was down: and Austin was back as he left the ring, covered in both his and Benoit's blood. What a bloodbath it had been, with the main event still to come!
In the backstage area, Commissioner Mick Foley was seen mimicking an after-sex cigarette, satisfied with what he had just witnessed. 'The Commish' joked that if that wasn't a lesson Chris Benoit would remember, he didn't know what was. He was soon joined by Jonathan Coachman, who wanted to get Mick's thoughts about the Hell in a Cell match that would take place in just a few short moments. Mick enthusiastically talked about what a night it had been. Three titles had changed hands, a new number one contender had been crowned in the Rock. And on top of all of that: 'the Texas Rattlesnake' was back! Where Hell in a Cell was concerned, while he was glad that Stone Cold Steve Austin made a triumphant comeback, he was more than happier that he could not be held responsible for the physicality of the Non-Sanctioned match. But with Triple H carrying around that killer instinct: Mick had some serious concerns about what 'the Game' was willing to do to Kurt Angle, up next.
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With the Albany crowd in awe, the ominous steel structure descended slowly from the rafters of the Pepsi Arena. The lights flashed, as the twenty-five foot structure lowered illuminously in all of its steel and mesh glory. In just a few short moments, we would witness the seventh iteration of the Hell in a Cell match, with two gladiators in WWF Champion Kurt Angle and Triple H prepared to do battle.
A video package aired, preparing the war that would ensue for the richest prize in this business. Since becoming WWF Champion by beating the Rock at SummerSlam, we have seen a far more egomaniacal side to the Olympic Gold Medalist. Following a rapid rise to the top, in the background saw a brewing rivalry with a jealous former champ in Triple H. With Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley and 'the Game's ongoing marital struggles, it was Kurt Angle that escalated things further by kissing his wife. It would only grow from there, leading to a match at last month's Unforgiven: where in a shocking moment, Stephanie betrayed her husband to be with the WWF Champion. With the divorce pending, and Triple H's life in ruins: it appeared the fire had gone. His desire to be the best was fading, but when he was named the man to meet 'the Megastar' at No Mercy: his world changed again. Now Triple H was out for Angle's blood, looking to put to rest what had been a year long blood feud in the making. Tonight was about more than the title, it was about revenge. Inside Hell in a Cell, one man - or both of these men's careers were about to change forever.
 8) WWF Championship - Hell in a Cell Match
Kurt Angle (w/Stephanie McMahon) (c) vs Triple H The time was now. The stage was set. For the first time since February, we were to witness a match within the most fearsome structure in World Wrestling Federation history. Lives had been changed forever, with harrowing reminders of Mick Foley's fall from grace back at the 1998 King of the Ring, and Shawn Michaels' world changing forever back at Badd Blood in 1997. Though a match this personal inside of the confounds of Hell in a Cell had never been seen before, and arguably would ever be seen again. It was all part of 'the Heartbreak Kid's doing, Shawn Michaels having made Triple H remember his killer instinct. After the ultimate betrayal that occurred at last month's Unforgiven, 'the Game' lusted for revenge on his ex-wife Stephanie McMahon, and her new lover - longtime rival Kurt Angle. In recent weeks, we have seen Angle's emotions change knowing the impact this rematch could have: looking to make sure that Triple H would not even make it to No Mercy. His ego and confidence since becoming WWF Champion had been well-documented, surrounding himself with a group named the Coalition: all making claim to being the future of the World Wrestling Federation in the 21st century and beyond. Unfortunately for the self-proclaimed 'Megastar', there would be no Shane McMahon, no Edge and Christian; no Big Show, and most definitely no Chris Benoit allowed inside of the demonic structure tonight. It would be between two gladiators, and worst of all 'the Billion Dollar Princess' would have to watch these warriors tear each other apart for the WWF Championship!
Despite the imposing structure standing before him, Triple H walked with purpose. Taking his time, 'the Game' was a silent killer to the roar of the people in Albany, New York. Entering the structure he felt it out, running his hands across the chain-linked fence before stepping onto the apron for his signature water-spit. On the contrary, Kurt Angle walked with a sorrowful expression on his face - leading Stephanie McMahon, Edge, Christian and the Big Show down the aisle. The Coalition bared grave expressions, almost in mourning as Angle stopped to speak with his stablemates before bracing for war against 'the Game'. With the Coalition heading to the back - sans Stephanie - assisting referees ensured the cell structure was locked and secure: as the bell sounded kicking off the seventh Hell in a Cell match in the World Wrestling Federation's history. Triple H and Kurt Angle glared at one another from either side of the ring, with Kurt teasing a Greco-Roman tie-up to kick things off. Triple H seemed willing, when the Olympian decided against it. Strategically, Kurt was eyeing up his options against the Greenwich powerhouse: before offering it again. Triple H cautiously went in for it, with both men pressing with their chest against one another. Angle began to use force to back Triple H up, but the pure strength of the challenger allowed him to arch Kurt backwards. Angle rectified this with a kick to the gut, and a double-wrist suplex connected for a brief one count, until Triple H was able to rise back up to his feet: swiveling the WWF Champion around and hammering him with a big right! Angle went down in the corner to his girlfriend's concern, when Triple H approached rapidly: kicking Kurt in the corner but the champ was able to kick his way free. Angle engaged with a fireman's carry takedown, grabbing the arm of 'the Game' in an armbar attempt: but the challenger defiantly rose back up to his feet, wrenching on the arm of the Olympian and clotheslining him to the mat! Angle rose back up to receive another clothesline: and as Triple H hit the ropes, he would sidestep Kurt Angle's clothesline and deliver a neckbreaker causing the champ to bail out to the floor! Triple H was in hot pursuit, continuing to hammer Kurt with a headlock against the apron. Angle had nowhere to run, as Stephanie clung to the steel fence: separating her from her ex-husband whipping her new boyfriend spine-first against the fence!
Kurt Angle was in a bad way already, as Triple H mowed the WWF Champion down with another clothesline on the floor. 'The Game' was proving just how dangerous he could be, as he soon rammed Kurt's face into the chain-linked mesh: running his face unforgivingly against the walls of this desolated structure! All the referee could do is watch, when Kurt broke free with a sharp elbow to the abdomen of 'the Game'. He attempted to give Triple H some of his own medicine when 'the Game' reversed it: Angle sent crashing into the steel steps with a loud thud heard across Pepsi Arena! The sold-out crowd had seen a lot of brutality tonight, but were on their feet out for the blood of the Olympic Gold Medalist! Triple H glared at a complainant Stephanie through the fence, then returned to hammering on the forehead of the WWF Champion before tossing him back inside the ring. Back inside, Kurt Angle immediately pounced with desperation, letting 'the Game' have it with some hard strikes and clubs to the spine. Angle whipped Triple H into the ropes, ducking a clothesline from 'the Game' but receiving a Harley Race-like knee strike to the face from the challenger! Angle rolled out to the floor once again, but this time Kurt was prepared: greeting him at ringside with a big belly-to-belly suplex on the floor! Triple H was hurting, while Kurt roared a battlecry. Now that this hell on earth was a reality, 'the Megastar' put on his best gameface. Kurt used his knee to strike 'the Game' in the back of the head, repeatedly ramming his face into the fence before barbarically rubbing his knee: rubbing the face of 'the Cerebral Assassin' right against the mesh wall! It was payback for earlier, and Kurt was quick to follow up by ramming 'the Game' spine-first into the ring apron. Angle rolled Triple H back inside, more confident with his current pace: quickly taking to putting the boots to the spine of the challenger. Angle applied a variation of the camel clutch, with his knee driven into the back of Triple H though he remained mobile. Angle transitioned into a sleeper hold, looking to trap the arm and revert into a crossface chickenwing. Triple H remained too unsteady for Kurt to sink in the Bob Backlund-patented submission, causing Angle to instead jump up on the back of 'the Game' as he rose to his feet. The fans in Albany wanted Triple H to dominate, and revelled at him standing on his feet despite all of Kurt's weight on his weakened back: when Triple H rammed him backwards into the turnbuckles! Angle climbed up to the second for a missile dropkick just to have 'the Game' catch him: catapulting him with Angle clinging onto the top rope from the apron! Angle allowed Triple H too much time however, when 'the Game' rushed Angle from behind, sending him plummeting face-first into the wall!
Angle's body ricocheted from the Hell in a Cell structure, with Stephanie gasping from the outside world. Kurt came up with blood, while Triple H took his sweet time leaving the ring to once again pursue Angle. This time Kurt came back with fury: having taken a steel chair from under the ring and bouncing it off the skull of 'the Game!' Kurt was in a bad way but used all of his might, able to toss him back inside once more. Angle returned and came from behind with a German suplex - not finished yet however - powering 'the Game' up for a second one and delivering for a bridging near fall! Angle knew he had a lot more to do, as he hammered Triple H in the corner and hoisted him up to the top rope. Kurt battered him some more and looked to attempt a superplex on 'the Game', just for Triple H to swing back causing Angle to stumble back down to the canvas. Triple H was given some breathing space, but it would not last long as Angle roared back with a run-up belly-to-belly suplex bringing both men crashing down to the mat! The two warriors were slow to recover, but as 'the Game' made it back up to his feet, Angle would come from behind with a vital chop block: causing Triple H to collapse in agony with his knee problems known! Angle had picked a weak spot and executed it perfectly, delivering a trio of knee drops across the side of the knee: now wrenching it uncomfortably to 'the Game's disdain! Angle was screaming at Triple H to surrender, but 'the Game' was able to use his momentum to power Kurt off of him. Angle came back with the steel chair, aiming to use it just to have 'the Cerebral Assassin' return the favor with a spinebuster for Angle! It was effective, but with the weight dropped on the weakened knee of the challenger, he went down holding his limb in pain! It had taken its toll, and Kurt capitalized by seeing Triple H in a prone state: climbing up to the top rope, and executing a picture-perfect moonsault crashing down on 'the Game!' Angle covered him in a heap, but somehow Triple H was again miraculously able to power out at two! Kurt could not figure out how to conquer his adversary, as he then decided to go extreme: applying the Ankle Lock on the challenger! With the damage already done to his knee, Triple H now had to figure a way out of the dangerous hold - when Hunter miraculously powered out again, sending Angle crashing one more time into the cell!
Triple H found his opening, going out and pounding Kurt with everything he had left. 'The Game' throttled the WWF Champion with strike after strike. Angle was covered in blood, and Triple H continued his assault against the ring apron now. Kurt was in serious trouble, when the Big Show returned down the aisleway: grabbing a hold of the hair of Triple H through the holes in the mesh fence! Stephanie cheered Show on as Triple H tried to fight him off: but as Kurt chopped and hammered on Triple H with Show restraining him by the hair, 'the Game' was between a rock and a hardplace! Angle mocked 'the Game' to Show's amusement, when the New Age Outlaws came rushing down the aisleway - attacking Big Show from behind! Billy Gunn and Road Dogg were here to even the score with the interfering menace, who tried to swat the D-Generation X members away! Stephanie stepped back to watch, when Edge and Christian came running down after the Outlaws - a full-scale fight breaking out on the aisleway! DX were outnumbered, with the Coalition giving them what was for as Show choketossed Road Dogg up against the steel fence! That's when X-Pac came running down the aisleway, immediately climbing halfway up the twenty-feet high cell and diving off onto all other five men in this war! The fight continued at ringside, but back inside, Kurt Angle connected with an Olympic Slam onto Triple H! Angle covered, but yet again 'the Cerebral Assassin' showed no signs of quit: kicking out one more time! Stephanie and Angle were in disbelief, while on the aisleway the chaos between Coalition members and DX members was resolved when Commissioner Mick Foley came stomping down: ejecting all outside parties from this match! Angle could not figure out how to finish 'the Game', when he left the ring and spoke with a concerned Stephanie. The WWF Champion nodded to her in private, before taking to under the ring...and revealing the sledgehammer! It was the sledgehammer that Stephanie used to betray her husband last month at Unforgiven, and now Angle had cruel intentions for Triple H. He returned back inside and arched, ready to strike...but Triple H was able to give Kurt a drop toe hold into the corner! 'The Game' hobbled back to his feet, securing his favorite weapon: and nearly caving Angle's head in with the sledgehammer himself! Triple H got the cover, but Angle was able to kick out at two!
Triple H was now the man in shock, unable to comprehend that Kurt Angle had managed to kick out of a sledgehammer shot to the skull! Undeterred, 'the Game' limped back up to his feet, crotch-chopping his ex-wife Stephanie. The challenger wanted to become a four-time WWF Champion more than anything, as he got Kurt in position for the Pedigree. With both arms hooked, he had to muscle Kurt up to his feet when a Pedigree went reversed into a back drop! Angle was spaghetti-legged now, when he picked up the sledgehammer and contemplated what he would do for it. Stephanie watched, nearly in tears at the tenacity of the WWF Champion: her lover. Kurt stalked Triple H around the ring, before taking it directly into the ribcage of 'the Cerebral Assassin'. But that wasn't all that the Olympic Gold Medalist was capable of. 'The Megastar' had grown hungry with power, and immediately sinked the Ankle Lock in deep on 'the Game!' Triple H clutched at his ribcage whilst screaming in pain from the severe wrench of his ankle. But Triple H screamed on, able to bridge up onto all four! The challenger was not going down easy, crawling over to the corner. He tried to use the bottom rope to power himself up with the hold totally legal: when Kurt dropped an elbow across the ankle, and dragged him back center of the ring! Angle returned to the Ankle Lock, but Triple H would not stop fighting it! Angle threatened and cursed to snap 'the Game's ankle, when 'the Cerebral Assassin' dropped prone in the middle of the ring. Angle continued to twist and squeeze away at his foot, and finally the referee was forced to make a call - motioning for the bell!Winner, and still WWF Champion: Kurt Angle (21:50) In the most physical and heartbreaking Hell in a Cell matches in World Wrestling Federation history, after all of the brutality and psychological warfare these two had put each other through: it was Triple H who had succumbed to defeat. 'The Game' had endured so much damage during the course of this twenty-five minute war that he passed out in the Ankle Lock: and as soon as the bell sounded, so did Kurt Angle. The WWF Championship was not to change hands on this given night in Albany, New York, in fact it would remain around the unsuspecting waist of 'the Megastar', whether he knew it or not. The canvas was caked in the blood of the unconscious champion, while Stephanie McMahon frantically demanded the official let her into the structure.
With Triple H down and out cold, 'the Billion Dollar Princess' scurried to her boyfriend's side, raising his reddened head into her lap. The locker room would empty out, and it was the Big Show, Edge and Christian there to support their fearless leader. The Coalition applauded 'the Olympic Hero', as Show hoisted Angle up onto his feet. Kurt still did not know what kind of hell on earth he had survived, but the Olympian would have his hand raised by his stablemates. With Edge and Christian on either side of him, and the Big Show watching in glee from behind him, a tearful Stephanie McMahon kissed Kurt Angle and handed him the WWF Champion to the furious boos of the Pepsi Arena! Like it or not, Kurt Angle had overcome Hell in a Cell, and survived 'the Game's wrath at No Mercy! But if this death-defying match had taught anybody anything, it was that Triple H did not surrender, did not give up: and that Kurt Angle was a worthy WWF Champion! On this given night in Albany, New York: Kurt Angle and Triple H's lives had been changed forever thanks to Hell in a Cell!
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