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Post by Red Dragon on Jul 21, 2020 16:06:10 GMT -5
This is such a good diary DTP. It's literally booked perfectly for the timeframe. Unlike others your not launching into fantasy booking. No Mercy was a great show. Hell in the Cell was amazing. Some interesting title changes, so am looking forward to see how they develop.
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Post by DTP. on Jul 27, 2020 11:25:32 GMT -5
RAW is WAR - October 23, 2000 Hartford Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut Live on TNN
As RAW is WAR went on the air, a brief video package was shown paying homage to the late, great Rodney Anoaʻi. Better known to fans of the World Wrestling Federation as the gargantuan sumo wrestler 'Yokozuna', he was an unforgettable Superstar to audiences everywhere for his shocking agility in the ring. A former two-time WWF Champion, and two-time WWF Tag Team Champion, Yokozuna ultimately passed away at the age of 34 earlier today.
Live outside of the Hartford Civic Center, the Coalition members were gathered in the parking lot, with the Big Show, Edge and Christian all adorned in Kurt Angle shirts. As the two conversed, a limousine rode up to the building, and Stephanie McMahon soon stepped out. Behind her was the WWF Champion Kurt Angle, covered in bruises and a visible black eye from last night's barbaric Hell in a Cell war with Triple H. Angle and Stephanie feigned surprise, as Edge and Christian shocked the WWF Champion by shaking up some cans and spraying soda at 'the Megastar!' The brothers joked that this was a celebration deserved for their best friend, with laughter and high-fives exchanged among the brotherhood of guys. After Stephanie passed him a towel to dry off, Kurt rallied the troops with a speech. Thanking them for believing in him, Kurt claimed to have done the unthinkable last night at No Mercy. He played 'the Game' and beat Triple H at the most dangerous game there was: inside Hell in a Cell. Kurt said he took everything Triple H had to throw at him, and still succeeded. So now, he was looking forward to a much-deserved rest! Edge and Christian had his back, having gone through the trouble of paying for a special spa treatment for their leader here tonight. But, Edge reasoned, Kurt didn't have to move a muscle because the spa was coming to the WWF Champion! An enamored Big Show watched, as Christian assured Kurt tonight would feature nothing but rest and recovery - it's true, it's true! Kurt had been taken by surprise, telling the Coalition that he had the best friends a 'Megastar' could dream of having, leading the group into the building.
The opening video package aired, taking us to Hartford, Connecticut where pyrotechnics plummeted from the rafters across the stage. The fireworks lit the sellout crowd on hand up, with thousands in attendance for the aftermath of No Mercy tonight! Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler proudly welcomed us to RAW is WAR, coming twenty-four hours after an unforgettable No Mercy extravaganza. J.R. and 'the King' were excited for what was to come tonight, including a WWF Tag Team Championship defense made by new champions Too Cool, against the to-be-wed Chyna and former WWF Intercontinental Champion, Eddie Guerrero! Plus we'd see a No Mercy rematch when Chris Jericho again battles Tazz; the New Age Outlaws would combat T&A; and Triple H would be here to address the fans after last night's hellacious defeat inside of Hell in a Cell!
The Right to Censor kicked things off, making their way down the rampway with some new hardware coming off of No Mercy last night. Steven Richards led the way for Bull Buchanan and the Goodfather, while the new WWF Women's Champion Ivory proudly saluted the booing people with an appropriate smile on display. Steven took to the ring and drowned out the boos with a speech, declaring how last night on pay-per-view, the RTC had proven everybody wrong. Claiming that nobody wanted or expected it, but the Right to Censor got away with some championship gold, and that the WWF Women's Championship was just the beginning for them. He claimed it meant power and influence, but it did not mean that the fight had not been won - it just meant they had to continue cleansing the World Wrestling Federation of their sins! Ivory took over, telling the people that while she was proud of her victory last night against that revolting tramp Lita, she planned to treat being WWF Women's Champion as someone young women everywhere could look up to. She claimed flashing your breasts at parties would not get you far, nor would dressing like a downtown Hartford hooker: but above all else, Ivory hoped she would be a shining example for the rest of the women's division. Team Xtreme finally interrupted the RTC, with former champ Lita leading the Hardy Boyz down to the ring for a fight!
1) The Goodfather, Bull Buchanan and WWF Women's Champion Ivory (w/Steven Richards) def. Team Xtreme (3:52)
What a difference a day made, as going into No Mercy last night, all three members of Team Xtreme wore gold around their waists: that is until the Hardy Boyz would lose the WWF Tag Team Championship to Too Cool in an action-packed Four Corners match; and Steven Richards would give Ivory all the help needed to overcome Lita as WWF Women's Champion. Team Xtreme hoped to right that wrong here tonight, with a six-person brawl breaking out center of the ring. The Hardys eliminated Bull Buchanan from the equation and connected with a Poetry in Motion for Goodfather, before even helping Lita deliver some Poetry in Motion herself on the new champ Ivory! Matt took control of Goodfather when Richards distracted the official, enabling Buchanan to mow Matt down with a big boot to the face! With Matt dazed, the RTC turned to isolating him from his corner, with this hot crowd on hand rooting for the tag to be made. Jeff would finally make the tag, ducking the offense made by the RTC and connecting with a Whisper in the Wind for both members! Soon, the Right to Censor would take to the floor, where Matt came flying off of the top rope with a dive, and Jeff came soonafter with a somersault plancha out to the floor as well! Inside, Lita was able to score with the Twist of Fate on Ivory, when Mark Henry hit the ring and delivered a powerslam to the former champ! Jeff raced back inside, just to receive an errant scissors kick from Buchanan, giving the RTC the win!
As 'Sexual Chocolate' adjusted his tie, he surveyed from ringside as Steven Richards jumped with joy behind him, wrapping his arms securely around the broad shoulders of a suit-clad Mark Henry! As Matt aided to a hurting Jeff and Lita, Mark and Steven would raise the hands of the Goodfather and Bull Buchanan on the rampway, even sensibly shaking hands with the WWF Women's Champion Ivory! It appeared the Right to Censor had gained a new member in the returning Mark Henry, strengthening their influence even further!
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In the backstage area Stone Cold Steve Austin was seen arriving at the building, but it appeared that 'the Texas Rattlesnake' was not at all phased by his big win against Chris Benoit in the Non-Sanctioned match last night. Stone Cold looked to be heading for the arena!
Back live, the roof came unglued with the sound of glass shattering. Stone Cold Steve Austin stomped down to the ring, as the sold-out Hartford Civic Center quickly jumped to their feet! Austin saluted the fans from each of the corners in the ring, after having made his in-ring return last night, in a gripping Non-Sanctioned match against Chris Benoit. The building roared with chants for 'the Texas Rattlesnake', as he told the fans that he heard their cheers and he understood why everybody was making such a big deal about last night. At No Mercy, he was put to the test by a man named Chris Benoit. It may have been the first time Austin had been in a WWF ring fighting in over a year, but Stone Cold didn't feel any different. He praised 'the Rabid Wolverine' for being one tough son of a b*tch, but the bottom line was that Chris Benoit was not crazy enough to beat him in the Non-Sanctioned match. Shifting gears, Stone Cold explained that wasn't why he was here. With No Mercy out of the way, he realized that we were coming up on it being one year since he almost had his entire life taken from him. It was November 14, 1999 when he got struck down by a motorvehicle, and here they were - October 23, 2000 - and he still didn't know who was behind it! Austin reiterated that whoever it was, he was going to find out who did it. He'd had surgery, and spent hundreds of hours rehabbing, to get back to the thing he loves to do most: opening up a can of whoopass on anybody in his way!
Austin declared his intentions of finding the sorry son of a b*tch responsible for taking a year of misery and agony from his life: and that was all going to start by calling out 'the Big Red Machine' Kane. He knew that "the big red b*stard" knew something, because when they came face to face last Thursday on SmackDown, he could see it in his beady, crossed eyes! He called Kane out for questioning, to which there was no answer. The fans booed the lack of presence from the seven-foot monster, bringing Steve to demand him come out right now. Still no answer. As a last resort, Stone Cold declared that he was going to count to ten, and if he didn't answer again: he would have to go back there and stomp a mudhole in his ass, no matter where he was hiding! Austin got counting, reaching seven before stepping out to the apron. Austin hit nine, ready to leave...when Commissioner Mick Foley responded the call! The fans lit up instead for 'the Commish', who came down the rampway and convinced Steve to climb back into the ring. Taking a brief moment to acknowledge that Hartford Civic Center was the home of his last match as a full-time WWF Superstar, he expressed his joy to back here in Connecticut! The cheap pop aside, Mick explained why he was out here tonight. He knew Stone Cold was frustrated, as surprising as that was, coming twenty-four hours after bashing Chris Benoit's brains in with a steel chair!
Austin corrected Mick by telling him that frustrated was an understatement. Austin demanded Kane, and threatened Mick to find him or risk having the show turned upside down by Stone Cold Steve Austin! Mick tried to dissuade him, knowing about his investigation still ongoing. Nobody wanted answers more than him, as acting Commissioner of the World Wrestling Federation. But Mick had a show to run, and he had a locker room to ensure the safety of. He couldn't risk another backstage brawl, tearing the place apart - because that had been proven as pretty bad for moral. Austin wanted to know what Foley planned to do about it, but Mick resolved: he was going to do what he always did and book on the fly! If Stone Cold's waiting, and Kane's not wanting to talk, why not compromise? Mick proposed Austin beat the answers out of 'the Big Red Machine', and he do it tonight - in Hartford, Connecticut! The fans applauded, when Mick added that if Kane decided to no-show, he could consider himself suspended indefinitely. Austin accepted the Commissioner's concept, but warned him that there was just one flaw to his scheme. If Kane were to not make it to their match tonight, it would leave Stone Cold no other choice than to hold Mick personally responsible! Mick asked what that meant exactly, to which Austin warned him he'd have to find out - flipping the bird at Mick Foley! Austin left the ring, with a blockbuster match being made "on the fly" - but where was 'the Big Red Machine?'
. In the backstage area, the Right to Censor were gathered after their victory moments ago. Steven Richards patted the huge shoulders of their newest addition Mark Henry. He was overwhelmed by the unexpected arrival of the former 'Sexual Chocolate', wanting to let him know how good it was to have him! Mark laughed and thanked him before telling the RTC that he did it because he had a lot to get off of his chest. Reminding Bull Buchanan and Ivory of his shoulder injury, he couldn't even look at himself in the mirror. Not only was he fat and out of shape, but he was a sex addict! And of all people, it was his old buddy the Goodfather that reached out and offered to help him turn a new page. Now, he was back as a part of the RTC, and wanted nothing more than to join them in fighting the good fight! No more perversion, no more public indecency. It was time to remind the World Wrestling Federation what 'the World's Strongest Man' was all about! All hands were in, Steven grinning from ear to ear.
We returned to a shot of the WWF Champion Kurt Angle laid on a massage table. 'The Megastar' was enjoying his spa treatment, paid for by the members of the Coalition. As a masseuse worked away on his back, Kurt remained sore and warned him - when the Big Show entered the room. 'The Giant' asked for a moment of Kurt's time in private, to which the masseuse obliged. As Angle sat in a towel, Show wanted to express his amazement in the Olympic Gold Medalist: he was what the Coalition was all about. He beat Triple H in the most dangerous match in World Wrestling Federation, and tonight he was reaping the benefits. Show was inclined to thank Kurt for his sacrifices, telling him that there was nobody in the Coalition that appreciated him more than the seven-foot-two giant before him. Angle was flattered, telling Show that's what he did - but Show suddenly wrapped Kurt tight in a hug to further surprise a battered and bruised Kurt Angle! Show took off, leaving Angle taken aback in his towel. Brashly, he thought to himself how glad he was to have a fan in the Big Show.
. In the arena, the eloquent music of William Regal drowned out the boos of the Hartford Civic Center. 'The Goodwill Ambassador' graced the people with a microphone in hand, greeting all of his friends in Hartford, Connecticut tonight! He appeared pleased to be there, humbled to announce that tonight would see his in-ring debut as a WWF Superstar. But with such thrilling news came some bad news: he had done his research coming into tonight, and as great it is for the fans to see him compete for the first time ever - that feeling did not go both ways! Summarizing his findings, William explained that the state of Connecticut had produced more handguns designed to kill people, than any other state in the union! Regal remarked that because of this, he was not looking forward to enjoying his debut in an uncivilized place like Hartford! K-Kwik finally interrupted, two-stepping out to the rampway to a big reaction. K-Dawg rapped down to the ring to the dismay of the disgusted Brit. His speech had been sabotaged by the rap artist, ahead of his in-ring debut! 2) William Regal def. K-Kwik (3:44)It had been weeks in the making for the humble Englishman, waiting to make his World Wrestling Federation debut. At the same time, William Regal had not exactly won over many fans with his comments made on the culture of United States citizens. 'The Goodwill Ambassador' was particularly upset by the lack of respect shown to him by Stone Cold Steve Austin, who threatened him to leave his locker room last night on Sunday Night Heat. He would be taking on K-Kwik tonight, who had previously been seen dating the Kat of late. But there was no Kat at ringside tonight, and K-Kwik started heavy with some strikes that rocked Regal and sent him packing to the floor. K-Dawg was all go, delivering a dive over the top rope onto the Brit before taking him inside for a diving legdrop off the top for a near fall. The rap artist continued his attack, when Regal caught him off the top rope with a knee lift catching him in the jaw - allowing Regal to brutalize K-Kwik with some uppercuts in the corner. Regal choked K-Kwik with his knee across his throat - risking disqualification - before obnoxiously waving to the masses. This allowed K-Kwik to fire back with a series of clotheslines and an axe kick - the fans reacting big for K-Kwik who got ready to put William away with the Mic Check: when Regal slipped free and connected with an arm-trapping neckbreaker to pick up his first win!
Despite K-Kwik's determination, William Regal had just picked up his first win in the World Wrestling Federation! 'The Goodwill Ambassador' had his hand raised, though Regal remained relieved to have even won tonight against the hard-hitting rap artist! The fans in Hartford booed Regal more than they did before the match, to which the Englishman arrogantly waved at them all once more. Regal left with his hands held high, leaving a lone K-Kwik to consider where it all went wrong.
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In her dressing room, Kevin Kelly was standing beside Chyna, hoping to get an update on her fiance Eddie Guerrero. 'The Ninth Wonder of the World' rolled her eyes towards Kevin, explaining how last night was not fair at all. Her fiance had worked so hard to be the best WWF Intercontinental Champion he could be, and Rikishi took it all away from him - dropping his 400-pound body on her 'Latino Heat's chest to steal what was his! Thankfully, they had the chance to ruin Rikishi's spirits tonight, which they planned to do by beating Too Cool for their newly won WWF Tag Team Championship. 'Mamacita' was determined but admitted she didn't knwow here Eddie was, but she knew he was preparing himself to ruin the hopes and dreams of Too Cool tonight and take their titles. She claimed with confidence that the modern day Bonnie and Clyde would become WWF Tag Team Champions tonight, before showing Kevin Kelly the door.
We returned from the break to see T&A making their way to the ring after being victorious in last night's handicap match against the Dudley Boyz. Test and Albert were led by the Diva responsible for pinning Bubba Ray at No Mercy - Trish Stratus - who looked to address the people of Hartford here tonight. The crowd booed her as the genius of the group smiled, demanding their attention. Trish claimed that not since Kurt Angle became WWF Champion, had the World Wrestling Federation seen anybody improve as quickly and effectively in the ring like she had last night. Stratus bragged about how hard she had worked, how she did it all to prove a point to sick and twisted sadists like Bubba Ray Dudley: that she was no ordinary, vulnerable Diva. In fact, Trish claimed she was the Diva to mess with! She showed some love for her boys T&A for providing the warm-up she needed, and acknowledged their heavy lifting was partly responsible for her biggest win to date, last night at No Mercy. Trish even claimed that if last night meant anything, it was that her boys Test and Albert should be the next number one contenders for a WWF Tag Team Championship opportunity!
As Trish Stratus discussed the merits of her dominant team, her bragging would soon go interrupted by the New Age Outlaws! Road Dogg came out with Billy Gunn beside him, walking down to the ring in a hurry. Road Dogg told Trish to pull her panties out of a bunch, because if there was one thing "the Dogg House" didn't want to see, it was hear her open her mouth and speak! As the Outlaws climbed into the ring, Billy Gunn told Road Dogg to give Trish a little respect: what she did last night was tremendous for a girl with her experience. Not only did Test and Albert get outshined by Trish, but she did her very best and won big, all while not laying in her favorite position - flat on her back! As Gunn went face to face with a vexed Albert, Road Dogg spoke of how the four corners match did not go D-Generation X's way, but they weren't finished with their journey in becoming six-time WWF Tag Team Champions of the world: declaring that if T&A weren't down with that, they had two words for Trish Stratus! But before Road Dogg could follow up, Test jumped Gunn from behind - a fight breaking out before the bell! 3) T&A (w/Trish Stratus) def. The New Age Outlaws (4:14)Trish Stratus was more than pleased with her victory against the Dudley Boyz last night at No Mercy, even if it was T&A that did all of the heavy lifting. In her eyes, this put Test and Albert in line for a WWF Tag Team Championship shot, something that the New Age Outlaws wanted after falling short last night in the four corners match. X-Pac was absent from his friends' corner, as Road Dogg and Billy Gunn hoped to avenge D-Generation X's unfortunate night at No Mercy. They showed off their tag team chemistry with a double hiptoss taking Test down, when 'the Freight Train' ran through the Outlaws with a double clothesline! Albert began to beat on Mr. Ass, as a backbreaker went followed with a diving elbow drop from Test. T&A were dismantling Billy Gunn, as Test sent him shoulder first into the ring post. Albert choked Gunn across the bottom rope, when Test distracted the official: allowing Trish to wrench the surgically-repaired shoulder of Mr. Ass across the rope! Gunn would soon slip out of a powerslam from Albert, delivering a dropkick and making the tag to Road Dogg! A series of body slams followed, before a Shaky Knee Drop connected on Albert. Road Dogg managed to reverse a pumphandle slam into one of his own, when the TitanTron showed video footage of X-Pac left laying on the locker room floor! T&A capitalized, a Baldo Bomb from Albert allowing Test to pick up the win!
T&A had gotten another big win tonight against the former five-time WWF Tag Team Champions, but the real story was who was behind the attack orchestrated on X-Pac in the locker room area! While Trish Stratus celebrated with Test and Albert at ringside, cameras returned to the backstage area to show Edge and Christian standing tall over a fallen X-Pac. Edge threw down his steel chair as the Canadians villainously rubbed their hands together. Christian took great joy in their handiwork, knowing full well that Commissioner Mick Foley couldn't enforce a ban on backstage assaults in a million years. Edge confessed that they should have been in D-Generation X this whole time: rule-breaking was totally awesome! Christian proposed they mess with parking attendants next - high-fiving, and leaving X-Pac to roll around in pain on the locker room floor!
. Commissioner Mick Foley shook his head in disapproval from a separate area of the backstage area, watching on at what Edge and Christian had done to X-Pac. 'The Commish's mood went from bad to worse when Shane McMahon merrily approached Mick, asking how good it felt to be him right now. With Mick perplexed, Shane noticed how Mick had been trying to maintain order as of late. But he knew the truth that it was all to cover his tracks, pointing towards the Non-Sanctioned fight last night. Shane told Mick he knew Benoit was fully capable of ending Stone Cold Steve Austin's career, and he couldn't afford to have it go down on his watch in a normal match. Mick tried to justify, but Shane cut him off: he was just trying to save his own ass. McMahon voiced his discomfort in knowing what Benoit went through, and did not condone what Kurt Angle endured to overcome Triple H in Hell in a Cell. Finally, Mick told Shane he didn't give a damn what Shane was implying, but this allowed Shane to smile. He sauntered backwards, telling Mick that he was holding him liable for everything that happened last night, and had been waiting longer than anybody to see the lovable Commissioner's fall from grace! Mick was left confused by the accusations made.
We returned to a shot of Times Square, where inside WWF New York, WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Essa Rios was spotted hanging out alongside MTV's DJ Skribble. Skribble told the masses in the entertainment complex to give it up for Essa, before asking 'the Daredevil' to share some words with the New York crowd. He complied, screaming in his native Spanish tongue to the fans' excitement! Rios then made way for himself in front of the guardrail, before delivering a picture-perfect moonsault from the stage, some ten feet to the floor below: landing on his feet! The fans applauded the stunt, while the new champ continued his celebrations off the heels of becoming champ three weeks ago on Sunday Night Heat.
We returned to the parking lot of the Hartford Civic Center, where Michael Cole was seen standing by with an update on the whereabouts of 'the Big Red Machine' Kane. He announced that there had been no sign of Kane thus far, before reminding us of his pending match tonight with Stone Cold Steve Austin. Cole reminded us that if the seven-foot monster failed to show up for the match tonight with 'the Texas Rattlesnake', that Commissioner Mick Foley had vowed to suspend Kane indefinitely. Cole promised to keep the fans posted.
. 4) Val Venis def. Dean Malenko (2:46)Last night on Sunday Night Heat, Dean Malenko had an opportunity at getting his hands on Val Venis. Feeling inadequate from losing the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship three weeks ago to Essa Rios, 'the Ladies Man's luck with the ladies had taken a similar hit when Val made his return as 'the Big Valbowski' the ladies all knew and loved. Malenko came up short and threw an embarrassing tantrum in the ring, but ordered for a rematch tonight with the man he felt was responsible for his downward spiral. Val further irritated Dean by disrobing of his towel, which he woud wrap around a fine young lady in the front row, causing Malenko to rush him from behind. Malenko continued with his attack inside, a backbreaker almost putting Val away. Dean stretched Val on the mat when Venis came firing back with some heavy-hand shots: a spinebuster scoring a near fall! Val sent Dean packing to the floor, where he tried to argue with the towel-wrapped lady in the front row just for Venis to jump him from behind! Val dragged him inside, reversing a hurricanrana into a powerbomb, before taking flight with the Money Shot for the three count!
Val Venis had knocked off a second victory against Dean Malenko over a twenty-four hour period, and the young lady in the front row could not be happier. 'The Big Valbowski' left the ring after having his hand raised, going over to swivel his hips before the towel-shouldered fan, when Perry Saturn blind-sighted Venis from behind! Saturn put the boots to Venis to the jeers of the ladies in attendance, before rolling him inside and following suit with a devastating brainbuster to Val Venis! Saturn then turned to his former ally from the Radicalz, Dean Malenko, extending his hand to 'the Ladies Man'. He was reaching out for Dean, when he noticed Terri was present at ringside. Acknowledging his former ladyfriend, Malenko instead left the ring in denial of help. He wanted nothing to do with Terri or Saturn, but what did they have in store for the former WWF Light Heavyweight Champion?
. Backstage, Triple H was seen arriving at the Hartford Civic Center. Bandaged forehead and all, 'the Cerebral Assassin' hobbled through the halls of the arena to an audibly loud response from the fans inside. Michael Cole rushed up to 'the Game' for a comment, asking Triple H what was on his hand after passing out to the Ankle Lock following an exhausting, torturous Hell in a Cell match last night. 'The Game' laid his eyes on Michael, telling him that he wasn't even going to dignify answering that. Instead, he was going to go to the ring, and tell the people what was on his mind! 'The Game' continued hobbling into the building, on his way to the arena!
We returned to RAW, where WWF Champion Kurt Angle was seated with his feet in containers of saltwater. The Olympic Gold Medalist was making the most of his night off, when there was a knock at the door and in walked Shane McMahon. Shane asked Kurt if he had a minute, before cautioning his longtime friend that Triple H had just arrived and was on his way to the ring. Kurt however was unreceptive, telling Shane that he beat 'the Game' last night in Hell in a Cell - he didn't want to hear anything about him tonight. Shane understood before asking about the next number one contender the Rock, but Kurt again didn't want to hear anything about 'the Great One' on his "night off". Edge and Christian joined them, asking if the boys had seen what they did to "the walking mid-life crisis" X-Pac earlier tonight. Shane laughed and high-fived the boys, when Kurt chimed in with some of the brothers' patented bro-talk! He told them it totally ruled - in fact it totally reeked of awesomness! Kurt looked at his Coalition confidantes for approval, to which Edge told the WWF Champion to maybe try focusing on being 'the Megastar' that he is, and to leave the rad lingo to them.
. In the building, the lights dimmed signalling the arrival of 'the Game'. After succumbing to the Ankle Lock after an agonizing twenty-five minute war last night inside Hell in a Cell, Triple H limped out to the rampway to a hero's welcome from the capacity crowd in his homestate of Hartford, Connecticut. 'The Game' hobbled down the rampway, before climbing into the ring and taking to the microphone. 'The Cerebral Assassin' basked in the chants of his name for several moments, before admitting that last night did not go exactly the way he wanted it to. In fact, this past month did not go exactly the way he expected it to. Speaking with regret, Triple H wanted the people to look at his face and ask whether this was the face of a man that was happy with the way things were. Because he sure as hell wasn't. Last night, after having everything taken from him: the WWF Championship, gone. The support of his family, gone. The love of his life, Stephanie McMahon? Gone. But that was all well and good, because going into No Mercy he felt pretty damn great - he was going to beat Kurt Angle's ass and get the revenge that he rightly deserved! But things didn't go down the way they were supposed to. Triple H claimed that sometimes a man had to be honest, and in that regard he could admit that the Olympic Gold Medalist got the better of him last night, taking every single thing 'the Game' had for him and still coming out on top. But 'the Game' did not give up, he did not tap to the Ankle Lock.
Triple H declared that this chase was a hell of a long way from over! Triple H said he would continue his quest to get back to being that damn good, and nothing was going to stop him! Triple H's emphatic speech was soon cut short however, by his soon-to-be ex-wife, Stephanie McMahon! 'The Billion Dollar Princess' sneered towards her future ex-husband, strutting out onto the stage with a microphone in hand. As the people chanted "sl*t" her way, Triple H amusingly remarked that he thought Hartford had something they really wanted to tell her. Instead, Stephanie deflected and told Hunter that this was exactly the reason why their marriage failed. While Stephanie went through all of the effort, from furnishing the house and choosing the car. From ordering takeout, to making decisions for the World Wrestling Federation made possible thanks to her power and influence: it was all dominated by 'the Game'. She told Triple H how stubborn he was, ordering her around to do everything he asked, and all of his bidding. But now that was over, Stephanie saw the real man she married: and she found it all too funny seeing him like this - a broken and beaten man! She claimed that it couldn't have happened to a better person, igniting a loud negative response from the people. Triple H responded, telling his ex-wife that that was rich coming from a woman like her.
Her father was Vincent Kennedy McMahon, and yet when they were taking their walks through the hills every Sunday morning, she still had no problem lifting her skirt and desperate to find out what 'the Game' was really all about! The chants of derogatory remarks continued from the people, while Stephanie tried to deny any of that ever happened. 'The Game' told Steph to tell the people what she wanted - because between them - he knew exactly what kind of girl she was! Chris Benoit would join Stephanie McMahon on the rampway, coming to the aid of an insulted 'Billion Dollar Princess'. 'The Rabid Wolverine' was also met with a negative response, as he called Triple H pitiful. He had lost everything and was still trying to insult a prideful, innocent lady like Stephanie? Benoit claimed that was low, even for a loser like 'the Game'. Triple H acknowledged what Benoit was trying to do and joked that everybody in the Coalition were trying to get into his ex-wife's pants, before asking Chris how many blows to the head he had really endured last night at the hands of Stone Cold Steve Austin. 'The Game' joked that Benoit had received more concussions than Comissioner Mick Foley, and that much was clear when noticing the brown on his nose - from having his head up Stephanie's ass! Benoit told Triple H he expected desperate insults from a man like him. All Benoit knew was that he was at least able to stand on his own two feet, regardless of what Austin did to him in the Non-Sanctioned match last night. Triple H saw this as a challenge, telling Chris that he may have an ankle that had been twisted in knots, and a whole lot of cuts and bruises from Hell in a Cell: but he was still ready for a fight! He challenged Benoit to come on down, and he seemed ready to accept the invitation! Stephanie tried to stop Benoit from engaging, but his mind had been made up: 'the Canadian Crippler' stomping down the rampway, and getting into a fist fight with Triple H dead center of the ring! The fans roared as both men went at it, when Triple H took control with a spinebuster! He hammered on Benoit when his ex-wife climbed into the ring: Stephanie shoving Hunter from behind and screaming at him to get a hold of himself! Triple H got up to confront her, panicking Steph who refused to back down. Time froze, when Benoit tackled 'the Game' from behind and locked in the Crossface! Triple H was screaming through the tightly gripped hands of Benoit, when help came running down the rampway. The New Age Outlaws were back, rushing to their D-Generation X leader's aid! Benoit backed out to the floor with Stephanie not far behind him, but as Billy Gunn and Road Dogg attended to 'the Game', down came Edge and Christian with steel chairs in hand! The brothers went three-for-three, ambushing the Outlaws with the weapons in hand - doing a number on both men! The Canadians put the boots to both men as the Big Show was seen plodding down to join the Coalition in their assault. Show climbed into the ring as Edge and Christian stalked Triple H with a Conchairto in mind...but Shawn Michaels shockingly came rushing to the ring! Nobody knew the Board of Director member was here, but 'the Heartbreak Kid' rushed to the ring with a chair of his own in hand - and the Coalition retreated, deciding against attacking the retired HBK! Shawn Michaels had made a shocking appearance here tonight, saving DX from a dire beating from the Coalition. Stephanie and her men were pleased with their actions nonetheless, but who knows what would have happened to 'the Game', had it not been for his longtime friend Shawn Michaels!
We returned to footage from what took place before the commercial break, showing the beating that the Coalition dished out on Triple H and the New Age Outlaws, before Shawn Michaels made a shocking save for his friends in D-Generation X. Back live, the New Age Outlaws and X-Pac were in the trainer's room glaring each other out. Both parties were furious about being left laying by Edge and Christian tonight, as X-Pac sarcastically thanked Billy Gunn and Road Dogg for coming to his aid earlier tonight. Gunn shot back, telling him they were busy fighting T&A - but it was so nice of him to come to their aid against the group moments ago. Shawn Michaels walked in, stern-faced, as 'the Heartbreak Kid' informed DX that Triple H was receiving medical attention at the hospital but looked to have no severe injuries from the ambush in the ring. HBK then turned to the group and voiced his disdain for what DX had become. This wasn't the DX he remembered, because the DX he knew and loved had each other's back. They weren't just teammates, they were brothers! He claimed D-Generation X was all about having fun and making noise, not whining and bickering. Shawn demanded more from the group, telling them that it was time to step up. For years they had been telling people to suck it, but now: it was time to suck it up and start getting back to what they once were! The Outlaws nodded, but as Shawn looked to X-Pac, he would storm out in defiance.
. In the building, the countdown began leading to an explosion across the stage. Chris Jericho had arrived in Hartford, and immediately welcomed everybody to RAW is Jericho. Y2J commented on current events, with the WWF Championship remaining firmly around the waist of "Kirk Angel"; how Stephanie McMahon was still the biggest, most disgusting trashbag ho the World Wrestling Federation had ever seen; "Mr. Roboto" Chris Benoit was still painfully boring, no matter how many viagras he'd consumed; and in just a few short moments, Y2J was going to make Tazz experience some serious deja vu! Jericho planned to kick Tazz's ass again here tonight, when Tazz made his way down the rampway to loud boos. There was no time for talking in the thug's mind, as he immediately entered the ring looking for revenge for No Mercy's loss. 4) Chris Jericho def. Tazz (4:39)After being temporarily blinded by 'the One Man Crime Scene' one month ago, last night at No Mercy saw Chris Jericho pick up the victory against the thug responsible. Despite this, Tazz had not taken kindly to the loss and had demanded this match. It was a shot at redemption for the Brooklyn native, as he immediately went back and forth with Y2J from the starting bell. He struggled initially, as Jericho rocked him with a step-up enzuigiri that gave the Canadian a near fall early in the match. But while Jericho was all action here tonight, he walked straight into a T-bone suplex that was necessary for Tazz to begin laying a beating in on Y2J. He talked trash and stomped away at him, before connecting with a German suplex for another near fall. Jericho continued to fight back, able to dump Tazz out to the apron for a springboard dropkick, before following through with a dive over the top rope onto the thug! Back inside Jericho looked for the Walls of Jericho when Tazz was able to throw him off, before sending Jericho into the turnbuckle face-first. Tazz connected with a Tazzplex for a two count, before hoping to apply the Tazzmission! Jericho struggled back up to his feet, looking for any way to throw Tazz off. Finally he bounced his feet off of the middle rope, with enough momentum to fall back and flip over Tazz: his shoulders down, giving Y2J the three count!
Y2J had picked up the win against Tazz again here tonight, and Chris Jericho was quick to exit the ring to have his hand raised in victory! Inside, 'the One Man Crime Scene' could not believe his luck, having been outsmarted by the Canadian again tonight. Tazz got into the referee's face in the ring, immediately chasing the official from the ring! Tazz was on the brink of a meltdown, having lost twice to Y2J over the period of a day! Jericho was proud of this accomplishment.
. Backstage, Chyna made her way down the hall, with 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' moments away from a shot at the WWF Tag Team Championship. Eddie Guerrero finally showed up in a hurry, puffing away. His ribs were bandaged, but 'Mamacita' scolded her fiance for being absent most of the evening. The former WWF Intercontinental Champion explained himself, how he had been stretching at the gym and then spent three hours laid on the floor in pain. Chyna cuddled Eddie, but his tone turned to tonight. He was not going to let what Rikishi did to him get in the way of tonight, because in a few moments they would become the first future husband and wife to become the champs! Chyna warmed to him in comfort, but Eddie was all go - telling 'Mamacita' that they were like Bonnie and Clyde, and they were about to go and make history!
Meanwhile, the locker room door of the newly crowned number one contender was shown. The Rock was about to address the people in his first interview since defeating the Undertaker last night at No Mercy. With the WWF Championship match at the Survivor Series in his sights, what did 'the Brahma Bull' have to say about Kurt Angle? We would find out, next!
We returned to see Jonathan Coachman standing beside the newly declared number one contender the Rock. Coachman wanted to get 'the People's Champ's thoughts on being next in line for the WWF Championship he once held, when Rock raised his palm in the direction of 'Coach'. Declaring that the Rock had finally come back to Hartford, the people's cheers were audible in chanting his name. 'The Brahma Bull' addressed the stupid questions 'Coach' had to offer him. The Rock didn't just feel good about being named number one contender, he felt great. It had been two long months since he last held the WWF Championship, before it was taken from him by that red, white and blue virgin Kurt Angle. But first, Rock had a message for the Undertaker: last night the two tore the house down, going blow to blow until only one man could leave with their hand raised high. When the smoke cleared, it was the Rock on his way to the Survivor Series - but he had earned a lot of respect for 'the American Badass'. Moving forward, the Rock could feel the energy that came with the concept of becoming a six-time WWF Champion, and it was a lot different to the exctiement that 'Coach' got from spending lonely nights in his hotel room, with unlimited access to all of the freaky fetishes imaginable.
The different was that Rock was walking into Survivor Series with memories, it marking four years since 'the Great One' first electrified the people in his debut for the World Wrestling Federation. And Rock believed it would all come full circle, when he avenges his loss at SummerSlam and beats Kurt Angle for the WWF Championship. A lot had changed since August, the Rock knew that well. Kurt had some new galpals in the Coalition that liked to tickle his nipples behind the scenes. He saw Stephanie McMahon had gone from being Triple H's wife, to being Kurt Angle's b*tch. But the fact of the matter was none of that mattered to the Rock. Because the Rock vowed to once again become WWF Champion on November 19, after whooping 'the Megastar' and all of his friends and family's candyasses. He wanted Kurt to count down the days: to soak his feet, pop his cherry, and get all of the satisfaction Stephanie could muster up, because the Rock planned on putting a stop to the Coalition come Survivor Series. If you smell what the Rock is cookin!'
. 6) Too Cool (c) def. Eddie Guerrero and Chyna to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship (3:25)After sustaining a loss to Rikishi last night and losing the WWF Intercontinental Championship at No Mercy, twenty-four hours later, Eddie Guerrero and his fiancee Chyna had a chance to win some more gold against the new WWF Tag Team Champions here tonight. Last night marked the culmination of a three year-long journey for Too Cool, finally capturing the titles in the midst of a chaotic four corners match, overcoming the Hardy Boyz, the New Age Outlaws and the Right to Censor. The modern-day Bonnie and Clyde wanted to dash Rikishi's buddies dreams in their first title defense tonight, as 'Latino Heat' engaged with Scotty 2 Hotty early just to wind up the recipient of a double dropkick. Eddie crawled to make the tag to Chyna in a hurry, and 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' proceeded to boss Grandmaster Sexay around with a military press slam! Backstage, Rikishi was seen watching on in supporting Too Cool, when the new WWF Intercontinental Champion was handed a video tape by a backstage assistant. While 'Big Kish' mulled over the tape, Chyna attempted a powerbomb on Sexay that went reversed into a DDT! Scotty made the tag and ran wild on the engaged couple with clotheslines, delivering a flying headscissors to both foes! Eddie bailed to the floor and grabbed one of the belts to use as a weapon, but Chyna stopped him in his tracks! She wanted them to win fairly, when Scotty connected with a bulldog: and the Worm connected, to retain the titles!
The miscommunication had cost the modern-day Bonnie and Clyde from leaving RAW is WAR as the WWF Tag Team Champions tonight, all the while Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay's own hooneymoon period as the champs continued! Too Cool celebrated their win to the chagrin of a disappointed Chyna, while Eddie Guerrero scowled in disapproval from ringside. Too Cool looked to celebrate with a dance party, when Rikishi made his way out to the stage! The new WWF Intercontinental Champion congratulated his buddies in a successful title defense, but had some choice words for 'Latino Heat' after the secrets Eddie had told the world about him last week! 'Big Kish' brought up the video tape handed to him moments ago, claimed to be something his former friend Chyna would like to see!
Rikishi ordered the footage to roll on the TitanTron, revealing CCTV footage from around two hours ago, back at the hotel. Eddie Guerrero was seen seated in bed - not a bandage to be seen after No Mercy last night - but as 'Latino Heat' comfortably lounged with his arms resting his hand behind him, a lump in the bedding brought a shocking revelation: as the Kat popped up from under the covers! The building rumbled in murmurs, while back live Rikishi's eyes widened. He told Eddie that if that wasn't proof that 'Latino Heat' was a snake in the grass, he didn't know what was! The Samoan left, leaving Chyna in disbelief in the corner of the ring. Eddie slipped inside to reason with his fiancee: when Chyna pushed him away! 'Mamacita' was heartbroken, rolling out and stomping up the rampway with tears in her eyes! Eddie was fast to follow her, trying to explain himself, but she wasn't hearing any of it. Eddie had really done it this time, cheating on his future bride with none other than the Kat!
Back live on RAW is WAR, the video tape footage shared by Rikishi was shown once more, exposing Eddie Guerrero as having cheated on Chyna with the Kat earlier tonight in their own hotel room. Back live, Chyna was seen throwing her bags into a car and looking to get in and drive away. She would be stopped by Eddie Guerrero, who dropped to his knees and emotionally tried to explain himself to his jilted lover! He claimed pressure drove him to do it, but 'Mamacita' declared that there was nothing that 'Latino Heat' could do to explain himself. She drove away with tears in her eyes, leaving the former WWF Intercontinental Champion alone in sadness. All of a sudden, Eddie came face to face with a furious K-Kwik. Mad, after having dated the Kat recently, K-Kwik demanded answers about their affair. Eddie tried to bargain out of the exchange, claiming his marriage was over and that was a bigger deal than whatever he had going on with the WWF Diva. This offended the rap artist, who tackled Eddie against a wall and pounded away at him, until referees quickly arrived at the scene! K-Dawg would not let Eddie live this down!
. In his dressing room, the WWF Champion Kurt Angle was seen complimenting his girlfriend Stephanie McMahon on a masterful plan moments ago. 'The Megastar' poured 'the Billion Dollar Princess' a glass of champagne, when the two looked to toast to their efforts. For being the mastermind he truly didn't deserve, and being a fearless WWF Champion: they were perfect together. But after clinking glasses, Kurt looked deep into Steph's eyes and told her that this was the best day he'd ever had, since beating Triple H last night. She told him that he made her so much happier, like a new person. But suddenly, a kiss went interrupted by Commissioner Mick Foley popping his head up behind them! With a soda can in hand, 'the Commish' toasted the Coalition on a job well done tonight. Mick claimed they were doing a good job of keeping him on his feet - he'd lost eight pounds since this all started! Angle and Steph asked what he was doing here, when Mick claimed that he had news for Kurt Angle. Now that he was all rested up, it was time to look towards what was next: a six-man tag team match this coming week on SmackDown! Angle was baffled, when Foley lined it up - 'the Megastar', Edge and Christian going up against the forces of the Rock and the Dudley Boyz! Mick wished them a nice rest of the day, bringing Kurt and Steph to their feet! Angrily, they declared that Kurt wasn't in any shape to compete in that!. 7) Lance Storm (c) def. Al Snow to retain the WWF Hardcore Championship (4:25)'The Pride of Calgary' was learning what it took to be WWF Hardcore Champion the hard way, as noted by his defense this past week on SmackDown. Lance Storm was able to get away from the pursuit of the former champion Steve Blackman thanks to some outside interference from the Headbangers - and it was all made possible thanks to the 24/7 rule. Tonight saw another challenge in the form of 'the Clown Prince of Hardcore' Al Snow, who provided the goods wheeling a shopping cart full of weapons to ringside. Storm tried when he could to avoid Snow's barrage of kendo stick and trash can shots by escaping to the outside, nearly eating defeat after a drop toe hold led him into the steel steps. Snow chased Storm over the barricade and through the crowd, before the action spread out into the backstage area. Lance used a lead pipe to turn the tide on the challenger, when Al fired back by sending Lance directly into a brick wall for a near fall! Snow used a potted plant and broke it on Storm's head for a near fall, before looking to climb a lighting rigged apparatus for a high-risk move. Snow got ready to dive from it, when suddenly Kane was shown arriving: grabbing Al by the throat and delivering a Chokeslam driving him through a table! 'The Big Red Machine was here, leaving the scene - allowing Storm to get his arm over an unconscious Snow to retain the title!
Lance Storm was making it away from another WWF Hardcore Championship defense here tonight, rolling off of the prone body of Al Snow, who laid in the debris of the table. 'The Pride of Calgary' may have retained, but it was allowed to happen on the watch of the arriving 'Big Red Machine' Kane, who had made it to Hartford Civic Center for his match with Stone Cold Steve Austin!
. In his locker room Stone Cold Steve Austin was seen watching from a monitor, acknowledging 'the Big Red Machine's arrival. 'The Texas Rattlesnake' got up out of his chair and picked it up, vowing to get his hands on the "big red son of a b*tch". Austin was leaving for the ring - a hellacious main event sure to ensue, up next! 8) Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Kane ended in a no contest (5:03)It had been a week in the making as far as 'the Texas Rattlesnake' was concerned. Stone Cold was fresh off of his big comeback last night at No Mercy, defeating Chris Benoit in a violent Non-Sanctioned match in his first match back in the ring after over a year away. But Steve Austin had set his sights on 'the Big Red Machine', who appeared suspicious when pressed by Austin in his ongoing personal investigation last Thursday on SmackDown. Kane had appeared as a completely different person in recent weeks, refusing to explain his actions and instead taking out all of his anger on anybody in his way. Austin wanted answers and Commissioner Mick Foley made it possible, forcing Kane to face Stone Cold tonight under threat of an indefinite suspension. But Kane was here, leaving Al Snow laying through a table before the break, and as Stone Cold made his way to ringside with a steel chair in hand, Kane was fast to make sure he didn't get a chance to use it. Kane big booted Austin down and began to club him in the corner, when Austin fired back with a series of rights: a clothesline only rocking the seven-foot monster. Austin delivered a second clothesline that failed to knock 'the Big Red Machine' down, when a Lou Thesz press connected! Stone Cold unloaded with a succession of strikes, as the fight would spill out to the floor. Austin stomped a mudhole in Kane by the barricade, before Kane got back up and sent 'the Rattlesnake' flying into the steel steps! Back inside, Kane risked disqualification in choking away at Stone Cold before releasing it. He looked to finish him, when Austin attempted a Stunner - thrown off into a Chokeslam from the monster! But Kane wasn't finished yet: instead grabbing a defenseless Austin and choking him on the mat! He refused to release it, when the referee finally got in the way - when Kane chokeslammed the referee!
It was all about survival for Stone Cold Steve Austin, as Kane's attack of the referee had taken his eye off the ball. Austin regained his breath and came back with a dive off the second rope, knocking 'the Big Red Machine' down with a tirade of punches! This fight had gotten out of control, when Stone Cold picked up his steel chair and slammed it across the skull of Kane, knocking him out to the floor! Austin followed Kane out, having him right where he wanted: looking for a second swing just for Kane to grab Austin by the throat, delivering another furious Chokeslam through the announce table! Kane had left Stone Cold down and out in the carnage of the announce table - but he still wasn't finished with Austin! The condition of 'the Texas Rattlesnake's neck remained unknown, as Kane scooped his carcass back up: looking for a Tombstone Piledriver on the concrete floor now!
Kane was ready to end Stone Cold's career with one Tombstone, when Commissioner Mick Foley rushed down to ringside with a crew of referees. 'The Commish' stood in Kane's path, pleading with him not to endanger Austin's health for good here tonight, and after several moments of begging, Kane let Austin go, letting him drop to the floor in a heap. The referees were fast to attend to 'the Texas Rattlesnake', who had to be seriously injured from this onslaught: all the while Kane left, surrounded by the boos of the crowd on hand. Stone Cold remained unconscious as Mick looked around in concern: there would be hell to pay for Kane, for threatening to do such an unspeakable act!
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SmackDown! - October 26, 2000 Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York Broadcast on UPN Taped October 24, 2000
A video package aired, forcing us to relive the near-tragic event that took place on RAW is WAR. With his victory against Chris Benoit at No Mercy behind him, Stone Cold Steve Austin was on the hunt for answers regarding who ran him down eleven months ago. Austin reopened his investigation, namely calling out 'the Big Red Machine' Kane. After some concern Kane would no-show and find himself indefinitely suspended by Commissioner Mick Foley, the monster would show up in force - destroying Al Snow in the backstage area. The match was on, and despite Austin's attempts at survival, it was Kane who acted out: a Chokeslam sending Austin through the announce table. But he wasn't finished yet: threatening to deliver a Tombstone Piledriver on the concrete floor after the match had been thrown out, until Mick Foley was able to plead Austin's safety. Kane left, and Austin was surrounded by officials as the show went off the air.
The opening video package aired, taking us to the Nassau Coliseum for SmackDown! Hot off the heels of No Mercy four nights ago, the pyrotechnics erupted in the rafters above the ring. Revealing a packed house on hand, Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler welcomed us to Long Island, New York - the site of tonight's show. They talked about Kane's actions on Monday night, before revealing that Jim Ross would sit down for an exclusive interview with Kane tonight. Aside from that, we would see Too Cool defend their newly won WWF Tag Team Championships against the Right to Censor; Chris Benoit would take on X-Pac; and in the main event, we would see WWF Champion Kurt Angle, Edge and Christian do battle with the Rock and the Dudley Boyz!
Stephanie McMahon graced the Nassau Coliseum to loud boos, making her way down to the ring. She was uncaring for the spiteful masses on hand, smiling devilishly as she brandished a microphone in the middle of the ring. The girlfriend of the WWF Champion took to the microphone to implore the people to take a look at themselves in the mirror, and to tell her what she saw. They surely didn't see good people, because for them they had undoubtedly never been married before - let alone in a relationship with any member of the opposite sex. She called all of their abuse unfair, claiming that they didn't understand what it was like to be married. And that a marriage was a sanctity for two people: and two people only. She discussed how for ten months of her life, she was a secondary character in her own life, claiming her marriage to Triple H to be loveless. Steph claimed that 'the Game' held her prisoner, but now she was free as a bird - and why was that? - because she had found true love in a valiant and fearless, handsome boyfriend. His name was Kurt Angle! 'The Billion Dollar Princess' once again reflected on 'the Megastar's win against her husband, in the most volatile match in World Wrestling Federation history four nights ago. But despite surviving Hell in a Cell, she was disgusted to learn that the Olympic Gold Medalist was being ordered to compete tonight by the relentlessly biased Commissioner Mick Foley!
She knew Mick thought he was still one of the boys, but he had a business to run here - one that her daddy ran better than anybody. She outright claimed that Mick had no regard for Kurt's health, Chris Benoit's health, or even Stone Cold Steve Austin's health, as shown last Monday night! Stephanie made a public request for Mick to announce his resignation as Commissioner, but was stopped dead in his tracks by her boyfriend's next challenger! The Rock arrived to bring the fans to their feet, as 'the Great One' stomped down to the ring to the loud applause of the people. The fans erupted as Rock paced back and forth, before declaring that finally he had come back to Long Island. He told Steph that it had been a while since they had last laid eyes on one another. It had been so long, and it brought back all of their past experiences with each other back to mind. Whether it was giving her a Rock Bottom at WrestleMania, or whooping her ex-husband and current boyfriend's candyass all over the building, the Rock remembered the animosity they shared. Rock had a burning desire to ask Stephanie one question, and that was: did 'the Billion Dollar Princess' enjoy Kurt Angle's stroodle? Confused, Stephanie answered but was shot down as Rock declared it didn't matter whether she liked Angle's stroodle! The building was amused, when Rock told Stephanie that he didn't need to know what her and her freaky boyfriend liked to get up to behind closed doors.
Whether Stephanie liked it on her back or on her knees; or whether Kurt Angle liked it on his back, or on his knees. Whether Stephanie liked it hanging from the balcony of her mansion or while Kurt wore the WWF Championship around his waist while doing it. The Rock was here to ask Steph if Kurt Angle was ready to go one-on-one with 'the Great One', one more time at the Survivor Series! Rock said that it would be a date with destiny, three months in the making. But it wasn't a date like theirs, with fine dining, steak and red wine - no. The Rock wasn't a vanilla midget, like her vanilla boyfriend was. Rock declared once again he would leave as WWF Champion, and he hoped Kurt was ready for the fight of his vanilla life. Finally Edge and Christian interrupted, coming to the aid of Stephanie to loud boos from the Nassau Coliseum. Christian told Rock that he needed to give the lady a break: these were tough times for her! She was going through a divorce, and her boyfriend - their best friend - was still recovering from the toughest battle of his career inside Hell in a Cell. Edge notioned how unfair it was that Kurt Angle had to compete so soon after outlasting Triple H - who wasn't even here tonight, and they were puzzled why! The fans saw through the brothers' news, knowing full well that they were responsible for 'the Game's absence. Edge declared that Steph was right: Mick Foley didn't care for the safety of his talent, and that his treatment of Kurt totally reeked of discrimination!
The two continued to discuss how bogus it was that Mick expected everybody to jump off as many cells as him, when Rock interrupted the Canadians. 'The Brahma Bull' told "Cheech and Chong" that since they liked to run their mouths so much, he had one thing to say to them both - to know their roles and shut their mouths! But since Edge and Christian were feeling frisky, the Rock was feeling ready to kick some ass as well. Rock ordered Cheech and Chong to bring their monkeyasses down to the ring while Steph looked in concern. The brothers huddled to mull it over, before claiming that this was all a trick for Rock to get another advantage in their six-man tag match. They passed on the invitation, when the Dudley Boyz came from behind: surprising Edge and Christian with a fight on the stage! The brothers got out of there and the Dudleys were not far behind them! Rock had usurped Edge and Christian before the six-man tag team match, while Stephanie watched on in concern!
The WWF Tag Team Champions Too Cool and WWF Intercontinental Champion Rikishi were in the locker room with Kevin Kelly, who spoke of how all three friends celebrated career goals in leaving No Mercy with all of the gold last Sunday night. He wanted to ask them for their thoughts, to which Scotty explained that it was three years in the making for him, and he was sure it was longer for 'Big Kish'. They had fought their whole careers for this shot, and it was a dream come true! Grandmaster Sexay agreed, but assured Kevin that when it came to their defense tonight against the Right to Censor: they had been underdogs their entire career, and tonight was no exception! Sexay stated that they may be the champs now, but their plan was to keep on dancing and defend those titles each and every night. Too Cool left for their title match, while Rikishi chuckled. Patting Kevin on the shoulder, he was glad to leave the past behind. He was grateful that the whole world got to see who Eddie Guerrero really was on Monday night: but tonight, they had a score to settle with the Right to Censor, and he couldn't wait to make Steven Richards again, when he put his 400-pound tuckus in his face!
. In the building, the Right to Censor were making their way to the ring for the WWF Tag Team Championship challenge ahead of them. The group were not well received by Nassau Coliseum, as Steven Richards took to the microphone to address the people. He claimed that it appeared things were looking up for the RTC. Not only did they have the WWF Women's Championship, and would no doubt win the Tag titles here tonight: they gained a powerful new ally last Monday night in the form of the 400-pound strongman, Mark Henry! Steven handed things over to the former 'Sexual Chocolate', while Bull Buchanan, Goodfather and Ivory spectated 'the World's Stongest Man' in his suit.
Mark told the people that they never truly respected him. Nobody ever gave him the time of day, and now? He was here to open people's eyes and minds. He reminded people of his sex addiction, how he was down on his luck. He was fat, he was hurt, and he had a disgusting relationship with an eighty year-old woman named Mae Young! But he got the help he needed, and when an old buddy in the Goodfather gave him a call: it was an offer he couldn't refuse. Now he was back, and he was back to make sure people supported the RTC in fighting the good fight! Too Cool finally interrupted the group, with Rikishi walking behind them. Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay took to the ring, hoping to defend their titles against Goodfather and Buchanan!1) Too Cool (w/WWF Intercontinental Champion Rikishi) (c) def. The Right to Censor (w/Steven Richards, WWF Women's Champion Ivory and Mark Henry) to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship (4:24)It had been a rollercoaster of a week for Too Cool and Rikishi, walking into No Mercy this past Sunday with nothing, and walking out with the WWF Tag Team Championship, and the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Though the Right to Censor made it out with Ivory becoming WWF Women's Champion against Lita, the Goodfather and Bull Buchanan had failed to win the Tag titles and were here tonight to right their wrong. Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay were the underdogs as expected against the two powerhouses, as Buchanan would cut Scotty's momentum short with a big clothesline rocking him majorly. Steven RIchards applauded his men as they traded frequent tags, isolating the straw-haired dancer and ensuring Sexay didn't make the tag. Rikishi had the people behind him, when Scotty fought his way out of a superplex on the top rope. He climbed, but Ivory distracted the referee, leading to Mark Henry shoving Scotty down to the canvas! Rikishi had had enough and went at it with the newest addition to the group, the WWF Intercontinental Champion fighting him up the rampway! One person down, Scotty reversed Goodfather's death valley driver into a DDT, making the tag to Grandmaster Sexay! Sexay tried his best to combat both lumbering RTC members, reversing a double suplex into a DDT for both men! Ivory tried getting on the apron when Lita ran down to ringside, dragging her down hard! Lita wanted her title back and fought with Ivory, while inside Scotty clotheslined Buchanan from the ring: allowing Sexay to hit the Hip Hop Drop to beat the Goodfather!
The Right to Censor's hopes at capturing a second title had been thwarted by a vengeful Lita, who watched on with determination from the rampway. She wanted her WWF Women's Championship back, while Steven Richards helped Ivory back up to her feet. There was no sign of Rikishi and Mark Henry following their battle to the backstage area, while Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay were handed their well-earned WWF Tag Team Championship gold! Too Cool clapped their hands together to the adulation of the crowd, leaving the RTC scorned in their failed venture to add more power to their group.
. K-Kwik was backstage psyching himself up, his head held against a brick wall. It had been a long week for the rap artist after the girl he had been dating the Kat, had been outed as having an affair with his opponent tonight. Speaking of, Eddie Guerrero came up to approach K-Dawg, reasoning that he didn't want any trouble after RAW's brawl in the parking lot. 'Latino Heat' was there to apologize, not knowing how he and the Kat were an item. Eddie claimed no harm, and that if anything all he wanted was to fix his relationship with Chyna. Eddie requested they call the match tonight off, but instead, the rap artist clenched his fists and shoved him! K-Kwik told Eddie he didn't give a rat's tail about Eddie and Chyna. He cared about respect, and he was looking forward to sparking Eddie out tonight. K-Kwik declared the match was still on, leaving Eddie alone to accept his fate for the night.
We returned to see Commissioner Mick Foley carrying a box of donuts down the hall, joking about how he was going to gain all of that lost weight back on in one sitting. Planning a feast, he entered his storage cage of an office to find Shane McMahon, who swivelled around in Mick's office chair. Greeting Mick like a movie villain, Shane O'Mac told Mick that it was clear his words had struck a chord with the Commissioner. Foley demanded Shane leave his office, but as he got up to his feet, Shane reminded him of how little the WWF Superstars cared for his existence. Disobeying his policy on backstage fighting, Shane branded Mick a hypocrite. Especially after what could have happened to Stone Cold Steve Austin on Monday night! Mick sternly told Shane he was taking action and had banned Kane from the building tonight, when Shane asked about Kurt Angle or Edge and Christian, or the Right to Censor! Shane helped himself to one of Mick's donuts, echoing Stephanie McMahon's words from earlier: to consider resigning as Commissioner or face the consequences. Shane suggested that if something bad happened to the injured WWF Champion Kurt Angle tonight, he might have to take action himself. Shane ate the donut, before leaving Mick to consider his words.
. 2) Eddie Guerrero def. K-Kwik (3:20)'Latino Heat' was the center of controversy after his misconduct was revealed to the world on RAW this past Monday night. With his engagement to Chyna last month, the two had become what they proclaimed to be a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde. But after having his affair with the Kat exposed to the whole world, 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' left RAW is WAR a heartbroken woman. Eddie had drawn the ire of the man the Kat had been dating, K-Kwik, who was determined to teach Eddie a lesson for his promiscuous decisions. Scorned by the Kat, K-Dawg was enraged as he immediately brought the fight to 'Latino Heat' early, causing Guerrero to slip away from the ring. The fight continued at ringside, with K-Kwik continuing to beat on Eddie with a series of kicks. An axe kick almost put Eddie away, when Guerrero was able to gain an opening with a low dropkick targeting the rapper's knee. Guerrero began to work over K-Kwik with a kneebar, but the fans were firmly behind K-Kwik as he made it to the ropes. The former WWF Intercontinental Champion looked to further the attack to receive an enzuigiri for his worries, and a comeback saw K-Kwik regain control! He attempted the Mic Check on Eddie, who reversed into a backslide with his feet on the ropes - stealing the win!
'Latino Heat' rolled out of the ring fast to enjoy his tainted win, the former WWF Intercontinental Champion relieved to succeed in a hotly contested match with a determined K-Kwik. Eddie Guerrero however focused on the announcers, going over to pick up a headset. He had a message for his fiancee Chyna, wanting her to answer his calls and help fix their relationship. An emotional Eddie confessed his love for 'the Ninth Wonder of the World', when K-Kwik drastically came from behind - sucker punching Guerrero despite the loss! He would not forgive Guerrero or the Kat for their actions, but would Chyna?
. WWF Champion Kurt Angle was seen aching in the Coalition's dressing room, as he tried to bend down and lace his boots. 'The Megastar' was hurting with a bandaid on his forehead, but would look up to see an overly happy Big Show standing over him. The Olympic Gold Medalist asked 'the Giant' what was on his mind, to which Show told him he was at a loss for words: their leader was so strong. Taking a seat beside Kurt, he reminded him of where he was four nights ago, competing in a brutal, scarring Hell in a Cell match with Triple H. And now? He was getting ready to get back in that ring, and teach the Rock not to mess with the Coalition again! The 500-pounder sighed deeply, calling Kurt an inspiration and wanted him to prove why he was the best the World Wrestling Federation had to offer - just like every night of his life! Show left, wishing him luck, leaving Angle surprised. Kurt smiled in assurance, flattered by Show's loyalty.
X-Pac was seen warming up with some shadow-boxing in the locker room area, when he was joined by Jonathan Coachman who wanted to get his side of the story after a tense exchange with Shawn Michaels on Monday night. X-Pac told 'Coach' that he was angry and he was upset, because his teammates the New Age Outlaws didn't come to his aid after Edge and Christian beat his ass. But then he got to thinking, and he realized that he was his own man. X-Pac had been relying on help for too long, but tonight was a new night. He didn't expect D-Generation X's help, nor was he doing this for DX. He was doing this for nobody but himself: and Chris Benoit was going to find out tonight! X-Pac left, his match with 'the Rabid Wolverine' up next.
We returned to see Commissioner Mick Foley eating another donut, while jotting things down on a piece of paper. Into his "office" stormed an angry Steven Richards with WWF Women's Champion Ivory behind him. Steven marched up and down, declaring how what happened to the Right to Censor tonight wasn't right. Bull Buchanan and the Goodfather had the WWF Tag Team Championship won, and they were screwed by not just Rikishi, but by Lita as well! Mick claimed he saw it, and he also saw Ivory and Mark Henry interfere first. Richards slammed his fists down on the table and told Mick to put favoritism aside and give them what they deserved, when Ivory tried calming Steven down. The WWF Women's Champion said that the RTC demanded justice, to which Mick slammed his own gavel down: telling them that they were right. Justice was what they would get, because tonight, Lita would get her rematch against Ivory: and the title would be on the line! Ivory was restrained by Steven, claiming conspiracy against their cause, with Steven angrily telling him he had not heard the last of this!
. 3) Chris Benoit (w/Shane McMahon) def. X-Pac (5:15)'The Rabid Wolverine' had a lot to gain from a win tonight against X-Pac, having been responsible for the beatdown delivered to his longtime best friend Triple H this past Monday night on RAW is WAR. It came twenty-four hours after receiving a beating to remember at the hands of Stone Cold Steve Austin, the same night in which X-Pac inadvertently cost the New Age Outlaws their chance at becoming WWF Tag Team Champions. After receiving a beating from Edge and Christian backstage on RAW, X-Pac's faith in D-Generation X was fleeting. He was disrespected further after being lectured by Shawn Michaels, and now appeared to be out to make an impact on his own. As Shane McMahon watched on at ringside, X-Pac started with some expertly-placed kicks on Benoit in the corner, when the Canadian fired back with a backbreaker. Benoit worked over the back of X-Pac, an abdominal stretch keeping him at bay when X-Pac was able to fight back. A roundhouse kick scored a near fall, and the Bronco Buster soon connected! The fans had faith in the degenerate, when Benoit trapped X-Pac in a cross-armbreaker! X-Pac rolled him up for two, before surprising Benoit with the X-Factor - covering, just for Benoit to get his foot on the bottom rope! X-Pac looked to attempt it again, when Benoit surprised him with the Crossface - giving X-Pac no choice but to tap out!
Chris Benoit was victorious against X-Pac despite trying hard to pick up the win against 'the Rabid Wolverine' all on his own. Benoit however was not amused, refusing to release the Crossface - much like he did to Triple H last Monday night! Benoit continued to wrench away at the hold, when finally the New Age Outlaws came running down to the ring, looking to get their hands on Benoit! Benoit fled with a sadistic grin on his face with Shane beside him, while inside the Outlaws looked to help X-Pac back to his feet. X-Pac did not look happy, instead arguing with Billy Gunn before rolling out to the floor in disapproval of D-Generation X's helping hand.
. The Big Show walked the halls of the backstage area, going about his business in natural order before stumbling across Al Snow. 'The Giant' asked him how he was doing after being manhandled by Kane on RAW, to which Al confessed he was feeling pretty sore. He then asked Big Show if he could give him a pet talk, knowing how he loved giving Kurt Angle advice. Show asked Al what he meant by that, to which Al told him how everybody in the locker room had been talking about it: Big Show had a crush on Kurt Angle! Show angrily hoisted Snow up against the wall, demanding Al to think carefully about his next words. He told Al he didn't have a crush on Kurt, before telling him that he would crush him tonight, worse than Kane did on Monday! Show let Snow loose before leaving, leaving Al to wonder what his problem was.
Meanwhile, the Undertaker was seen arriving at Nassau Coliseum to a big response from the fans in the arena. 'The American Badass' had not been seen since No Mercy last Sunday, where he succumbed to defeat at the hands of the Rock. It appeared that 'the Deadman' was heading towards the arena, looking to discuss his loss last Sunday night!
In the locker room area, Eddie Guerrero was seen trying to call his fiance on the phone. 'Latino Heat' nervously leaned against the wall, hoping to speak to 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' since his affairs were revealed last Monday night on RAW is WAR. Eddie would not get any answer but stubbornly called again, the former WWF Intercontinental Champion an emotional wreck. Finally he got through to Chyna, letting her know how much he cared about her and that he didn't intend to hurt her. He was an idiot and was extremely apologetic, letting 'Mamacita' know how much he wanted to fix this. Suddenly, the Kat entered the room, greeting Eddie by stroking his chest. Eddie tried shooing her away, but Kat wanted to know if he was ready to do it again. Chyna heard this and was clearly mad, as Eddie tried to narrate what was going on, before being hung up on by his fiance! Dejected, Eddie looked at Kat and told her to get out, calling her nothing but a tramp that ruined the best thing in his life! Kat walked off muttering about Eddie being a jerk, leaving him to dwell in despair.
. In the arena, Kid Rock began blasting across the Nassau Coliseum bringing out the Undertaker to a thunderous ovation! 'The American Badass' walked down to the ring slowly, perhaps feeling the effects of Sunday's showdown with the Rock in the number one contender's match. 'The Deadman' was appearing before the crowd for the first time since No Mercy, as he took to the microphone and told the people that he had a lot to get off of his chest. First of all, he wanted to express how much of a fight he tried to put up against the Rock. He tried everything in his power to put 'the People's Champ' away, but ultimately that wasn't enough. Undertaker told the people to make some noise for 'the Great One', claiming that he never saw what everybody else saw - until the moment that bell rang. When the Rock beat him, he hated to admit it but the Rock was the better man, and he earned the respect of 'the Deadman' after one hell of a fight. The fans applauded him, before the Undertaker began to speak of what this meant for him. The Survivor Series would mark a decade of destruction for 'the Deadman', ten years since he made his debut. He had faced some of the very best the World Wrestling Federation had to offer, men such as Hulk Hogan, Yokozuna, his half-brother Kane, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and of course, the Rock. He's seen faces come and faces go, and a lot has been running through his mind since Sunday night.
'The Deadman' admitted he's not the same man he once was. He doesn't dress like the devil anymore, but after thinking it through...he wasn't going anywhere! The fans cheered as the Undertaker opened up about his self-doubts, and his passing thoughts of one day fading away - but that would not be for a long, long time! The question was now what was next for the Undertaker, daring anybody in the back with the balls to step foot in his yard! Suddenly, the lights went out. There was confusion buzzing around Nassau Coliseum as time passed in full darkness, when they returned to reveal a long haired figure appear behind 'the American Badass'. In jean shorts, the man struck with a crowbar shot to the spine of the Undertaker! The fans booed the mysterious individual, as he continued to hammer away at 'the Deadman', brutalizing him as he laid motionless in the middle of the ring! The fans were furious, while the people remained in shock at who this man was, and why! The crowbar-wielding individual looked to finish him with an arching swing of the crowbar, when Undertaker got his hands up. 'The Deadman' was busted wide open, using all of his remaining strength to prevent the career-threatening blow to the skull! Undertaker muscled it out of the individual's hands, when he received a kick to the gut, and was planted face-first with a DDT! Long Island booed loudly for this mysterious face, when he arched his arms beside him - screaming the words: "Quoth the Raven, nevermore!"
. In their locker room, Edge and Christian were still annoyed after being blind-sighted by the Dudley Boyz in a picture-perfect plan orchestrated by the Rock. Christian again referred to the unfair decisionmaking made by Commissioner Mick Foley, claiming that 'the Commish' was full of himself. The two joked about how Mick's abilities as an authority figure were so passe, almost as bad as his dress sense and diet plan. Edge then looked on the bright side: tonight they get payback on the Rock, and they get to settle their rivalry with the Dudleyville doofuses once and for all. Christian admitted he was sick of even hearing about the Dudley Boyz, plotting to put them through tables themselves tonight. Edge claimed that would totally rule, sharing their secret handshake.
In a studio not far from the Nassau Coliseum, Jim Ross was being microphoned up ahead of his exclusive interview with 'the Big Red Machine'. As a result of Kane's actions in threatening the career of the recently returning Stone Cold Steve Austin this past Monday night, Commissioner Mick Foley had banned Kane from the building tonight. But with no Kane in sight, J.R. planned to conduct an exclusive interview with the seven-foot monster, set to take place up next!
We returned to the studio, where Jim Ross was joined at this time by the man Commissioner Mick Foley had banned from attending SmackDown tonight - 'the Big Red Machine' Kane. Both were seated in front of a backdrop, while the seven-foot monster remained in full gear despite the occasion. J.R. started off by recapping his match with Stone Cold Steve Austin on Monday night, where he would Chokeslam him through the announce table before daring to deliver a Tombstone Piledriver on concrete floor. Kane nodded in pleasure, as J.R. made note of Kane's attitude change in recent weeks. Bluntly, Kane explained that he was finally starting to wake up. Asked to elaborate, Kane noted how many people had tried to change 'the Big Red Machine'. Vince McMahon, his ex-girlfriend Tori, his former tag partner X-Pac, and even his half-brother the Undertaker - they had all tried to humanize him. But it was impossible - he still had a burning desire to hurt people. He still relived the blazing inferno of that funeral parlor growing up, and now he was coming to his senses: he could be no human because he had been made into a machine!
J.R. tried to awkwardly shift gears to discuss his problems with Stone Cold Steve Austin, asking Kane why he was so reluctant to tell 'the Texas Rattlesnake' what he knew about the scene in the parking lot last November. Implying that Kane himself may be the perpetrator, this did not sit well with 'the Big Red Machine'. He growled defensively, reminding Jim that he was a monster. Why would a monster use a car, when the whole world saw on RAW is WAR that he could destroy a man with his bare hands? He claimed to see right through Ross's charade, that he knew what this was all about. He was doing detective work for his incapacitated buddy! J.R. diffused it but acknowledged his longtime friendship with 'the Rattlesnake', causing Kane to stand up in frustration. Kane grabbed J.R. by the collar and told him to deliver a message to Stone Cold, that he would be waiting for him to come back. And when Austin came after him, he'd see him coming: and if the world thought what he did on Monday night was bad? Kane promised to not just threaten Austin's career, he was going to end it! Kane shoved Ross out of his chair, before taking the lighting equipment and carelessly throwing it across the studio! Ross was startled, the production team members helping him up after Kane had stormed off.
. 4) Big Show def. Al Snow (1:34)With the WWF Champion's successful defense in the most babaric match in World Wrestling Federation, Hell in a Cell, it appeared that one of his major supporters had grown enamored by him. The Big Show's complimentary actions towards Kurt Angle however, had led to speculation from the locker room that something more was going on with the 500-pounder. Al Snow had had a rough week already, being brutalized by a Chokeslam through a table by Kane, in the midst of his shot at the WWF Hardcore Championship on RAW this past week. Snow attacked first with a baseball slide before Show even entered the ring, when Al clobbered Show and sent him into the steel steps. He tried using this momentum to follow up but Show manhandled him with a mighty gorilla press tossing him through the ropes into the ring. Snow continued to fire away at him, delivering a missile dropkick off the top rope that rocked Show - but not enough to knock him off his feet - when Snow attempted a second one. But in mid-air, 'the Giant' caught him and delivered the Chokeslam to take the three count.
It was a decisive win for a ticked off Big Show, who appeared disgusting even after beating the man that made claims he had feelings for his Coalition mate, Kurt Angle. 'The Giant' had beaten Al Snow in short order, when the countdown began and the pyrotechnics erupted: bringing out Chris Jericho!
Y2J stepped out onto the rampway with nothing but praise for the Big Show. He had squashed Al Snow like a bug, and it was good for him looking like a man for a change. It was even better for the fans that didn't have to sit through a slow, pitiful and plodding 'Big Slow' match! Y2J pitched ideas for ways Show could entertain the people, from being a popcorn vendor that ate his own stock - to being the most lackadaisical arena security guard imaginable. Show was not pleased with the Canadian's comments, when Jericho brought up his love affair for Kurt Angle. He begged the question whether Stephanie McMahon - being the trashbag ho she was - allowed Show to share her boyfriend Kurt Angle - and this was enough for Show to leave the ring, coming right for Y2J!
We returned to footage taken from during the commercial break, where the chase continued with the Big Show slowly jogging after Chris Jericho! Y2J had made some comments about the 500-pounder that had infuriated 'the Giant', with Y2J encouraging Show to get the exercise he needed! Show shouted after him, when Y2J was able to vault over a table and throw a bunch of light tubes in the big man's path! Jericho had gotten away, and Big Show puffed and panted behind him, promising revenge on the Canadian!
In the locker room, Bubba Ray Dudley sat in deep thought. He remained there, when a pumped up D-Von Dudley walked in voicing his excitement ahead of the six-man tag team main event. D-Von noticed Bubba's lack of enthusiasm and pressed him about the concussion, wanting to know if he was really good to go tonight. Bubba denied any side effects, but expressed his sadness in the loss sustained against Trish Stratus at No Mercy. D-Von told him not to dwell, reminding him it was a handicap match with T&A. She didn't do a damn thing, it was all Test and Albert. Still, Bubba was in regret over letting Trish get the better of him, causing D-Von to pick up and demand he focus on the future over the past. They could get revenge on Trish Stratus, and she would taste the wood! But tonight, they had other business to attend to - solving the problem that was Edge and Christian. D-Von hyped Bubba up, asking if he was ready: and Bubba was driven for the main event ahead!
. In the arena the presence of William Regal had resulted in a negative response towards the entitled 'Goodwill Ambassador'. As the Brit saluted the crowd with an innocuous wave, he warmly greeted his friends in Long Island, New York. Coming off of the heels of the most exhilerating World Wrestling Federation debut he was sure the people would remember for years to come, he was thrilled to continue that winning streak here tonight. But of course, the people didn't understand what greatness was judging by their response. He claimed that their idea of greatness came from baseball, and voiced his disdain by declaring it as nothing but a poor man's rounders!
The crowd booed Regal's insults towards the sport, when Crash Holly finally made his way out. His opponent tonight, 'the Houdini of Hardcore' immediately took to William's accent, calling it the goofiest thing he'd ever heard! Crash compared him to a cartoon character, causing Regal to challenge him to duel right here and now. Crash didn't know what a duel was, and when William patronized him by explaining, Crash cracked him upside the jaw!5) William Regal def. Crash Holly (3:47)'The Goodwill Ambassador' was fresh off of his first ever win in the World Wrestling Federation, scored on Monday night against K-Kwik. But tonight, he was in there against a very different opponent in the former multiple-time WWF Hardcore Champion, Crash Holly. 'The Houdini of Hardcore' continued with the momentum acquired before the bell, a body slam and a legdrop scoring a near fall. Crash climbed to the top rope and came off with an axe handle that went sidestepped however, allowing Regal to take him to the mat with a hammerlock applied. Regal took to his unique European style on the mat, but Crash managed to work his way back up before cracking Regal upside the jaw again! Holly fired back with a series of clotheslines, when Regal clobbered him with a European-style uppercut. The Englishman got physical in the corner, peppering Crash with elbows when Holly was able to reverse into a hurricanrana for a two count! Holly scored with a tornado DDT off of the second rope, when Regal was able to stop him dead in his tracks with a knee lift off the ropes! Holly was down and hurting, when Regal applied a modified STF known as "the Regal Stretch", forcing Crash to tap out.
William Regal had picked up another win tonight against Crash Holly, his World Wrestling Federation career off to a good start with two consecutive wins under his belt. The Long Island crowd were not receptive of 'the Goodwill Ambassador', who saluted the fans once more with a hearty wave - leaving the beaten Crash Holly down and defeated in the ring. It was noted that Regal would be a special guest on MTV's Sunday Night Heat this weekend, with it being interesting to see what the Englishman had in store for WWF New York this weekend.
. The man come to be known as Raven was spotted sitting on a staircase after leaving the Undertaker busted open and laying, when Kevin Kelly approached him looking to find out more about the mysterious man. The leather jacket-clad individual held the crowbar in his hand, as he told Kevin that there were many layers to the phenomenon known as Raven. Speaking of phenoms, he took the time to applaud the Undertaker on his oncoming decade of destruction in just a few short weeks. Raven claimed to have been watching 'the American Badass' for ten long years, witnessing the massacre of men left behind him. The Undertaker had seen great heights for an entire decade - but what about him? What about Raven? He explained that he had all of the promise in the world and had to sit depriven of success. He was a tortured soul because of it - but now, the time was right, and Raven had arrived. He said he had dreams too, and what the people saw tonight was just the beginning. Kevin asked about the consequences he may face from 'the Deadman', but Raven smirked and declared the time for talking was over, getting up and walking away.
We returned to the sight of Times Square in WWF New York, revealing the WWF Hardcore Champion Lance Storm not having the best time in the Big Apple. 'The Pride of Calgary' sat at a dinner table with the title around his waist, when the waiter came up to ask him how he enjoyed his food. Lance complained, claiming his steak was undercooked and the salad lacking in any kind of texture! The waiter apologized, but Storm was insistent on how he had been treated poorly considering he was a WWF Superstar, and WWF Hardcore Champion! The waiter removed his plate but Lance wasn't done, ranting about how he had been shipped to the abyss known as New York City for his appearance on Sunday Night Heat this weekend, and that he deserved better treatment as a champion. He allowed the waiter to leave but remained cranky - not enjoying his work vacation to the entertainment complex!
. 6) Ivory (w/Steven Richards) (c) def. Lita to retain the WWF Women's Championship (4:16)While the Right to Censor may have gained a strong new ally in the 400-pound 'World's Strongest Man' Mark Henry this past week on RAW is WAR, it was at No Mercy where Ivory was able to win big in taking the WWF Women's Championship away from Lita. The former champ was incensed at her loss and wanted the title back, being partly responsible for the RTC losing out on the WWF Tag Team Championship earlier tonight against Too Cool. Commissioner Mick Foley made the rematch official, and Lita immediately took Ivory down with a series of tackles early. A snapmare and a suplex gave the former champ a near fall, when Ivory bowed out of the ring. Steven Richards then got in Lita's face, allowing the WWF Women's Champion to strike from behind. She went to work on the back of Lita with a camel clutch applied, her knee placed directly into the spine of the taller challenger. But Lita was able to make a brief comeback with a series of clotheslines, before a DDT connected! She had Ivory pinned when Steven got on the apron to distract the official. Lita wasn't about to let No Mercy come back to haunt her however, delivering a flying headscissors off the apron on Richards! Back inside she attempted the Twist of Fate when Ivory reversed into a backslide: her feet on the ropes to retain the title!
Ivory had managed to retain the WWF Women's Championship in her first defense against the former champ Lita, but Lita would interrupt the victor having her hand raised: bringing the fight to Ivory in the corner! Steven Richards then came from behind, grabbing the arms of the beloved tomboy so that Ivory could wipe her out with a big slap across the face! Ivory pounded on Lita, when the Right to Censor made their way out to the ring - the RTC looking to make an example out of Lita - as Bull Buchanan, the Goodfather and Mark Henry supervised the beating.
Lita was in trouble as Bull and Goodfather held her up, but before Ivory could use her title belt as a weapon, the Hardy Boyz hit the ring! Jeff and Matt were not finished with the RTC, and the former WWF Tag Team Champions would brawl with the RTC mid-ring! They were still outnumbered however, as Mark Henry caught Jeff off the top rope with a body slam, when Rikishi hit the ring - looking to get him some more of 'the World's Strongest Man!' The WWF Intercontinental Champion caused the RTC to evacuate, having come to Team Xtreme's aid!
. In the locker room, the Rock was seen preparing for battle ahead of the six-man tag team main event. The number one contender appeared ready, when Commissioner Mick Foley entered the room hoping to speak with Rock. 'The Great One' was pleased to see his partner from the Rock 'n' Sock Connection, but 'the Commish' regretfully refused to shake Rock's hand. He explained that he came to clear the air surrounding tonight. Mick had been under hot water from Shane McMahon and the Coalition, and was reconsidering Kurt Angle's part in tonight's main event. Rock however told Mick that with all due respect, that was none of his concern. What was of his concern however, was the fact that in four weeks he would once again become WWF Champion. Rock told Mick he could think hard about poor decisions all day long, but it wouldn't change the fact that 'the Megastar' was a snivelling, yellow belly coward afraid to go one-on-one with 'the Great One'. With that said, Rock told Mick regretfully that he could not make any promises tonight, causing a visibly stressed Foley to accept this and shake Rock's hand.
Meanwhile, the WWF Champion Kurt Angle was ready to go with Edge and Christian chatting away behind him. With his girlfriend Stephanie McMahon beside him, 'the Megastar' may appear battered and bruised from Hell in a Cell last Sunday at No Mercy, but was about to engage in six-man tag team action. It was time for the main event against the forces of the Rock and the Dudley Boyz - and it was up next!
7) WWF Champion Kurt Angle, Edge and Christian (w/Stephanie McMahon) def. The Rock and the Dudley Boyz (8:02)It was only four days since Kurt Angle had stepped foot inside Hell in a Cell with Triple H, and yet the WWF Champion had been called back into action against a somewhat remorseful Commissioner Mick Foley - who has been under pressure from Shane McMahon regarding the wellfare of his talent. Despite this, he had two men in Edge and Christian that were looking to settle the score with a driven Dudley Boyz. Bubba Ray was also coming into this match hurt, sustaining a concussion in the Dudleys' handicap match loss to T&A and Trish Stratus at No Mercy, but with the Rock on their side, they were hopeful of coming out on top tonight. Angle allowed his buddies to go at it with the Dudleys early, but Christian would succumb to a double flapjack from Bubba Ray and D-Von. Bubba looked to contain Christian when Kurt provided the distraction - allowing Christian to connect with an inverted DDT. Together, Team ECK worked over Bubba Ray, targeting the concussed head throughout the match. The fans wanted Rock in the match, and as Edge and Christian prepared a double suplex, Bubba reversed into a DDT - making the tag to the Rock! Rock ran wild with a floatover DDT on Edge, and a Samoan drop for Christian - before daring Kurt Angle to step inside! Edge and Christian blindsighted Rock as Kurt got the tag, the three going to work on 'the Brahma Bull' until the Dudleys made the save! Both men tagging out, the Rock went after Kurt Angle on the floor, while inside the Dudleys sent Edge to the floor before delivering a 3D on Christian...when Stephanie McMahon got on the apron! Bubba was breathtaken with ideas for 'the Billion Dollar Princess', when Edge came from behind with a steel chair shot to the spine! Edge and Christian delivered a double DDT onto the chair with the referee none the wiser - picking up the victory!
Edge and Christian had scored the win over a vulnerable and concussed Bubba Ray Dudley, while at ringside the Rock sent Kurt Angle reeling over the announce table! But back inside, Edge and Christian decided to take to under the ring. They had planned this all night, introducing a table designed for the Dudley Boyz. Upon setting it up in the ring, D-Von would come fighting back with a flying clothesline for both men - but he went outnumbered as Christian would low blow D-Von Dudley!
Edge and Christian beat on D-Von on the table, when the Rock hit the ring taking both men out! Rock delivered a Rock Bottom on Edge while Christian bailed to the floor - and Kurt Angle came from behind looking for an Olympic Slam! Rock was able to get out of it, and followed suit with the Rock Bottom driving the WWF Champion through the table! Stephanie ran to the aid of her boyfriend in shock and horror, as the Rock had just left a battered and bruised Olympic Gold Medalist laying in the wreckage of the table! Rock stood tall, but would this be the sight to see come the Survivor Series?
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Post by DTP. on Aug 1, 2020 7:40:21 GMT -5
Jakked - October 28, 2000 Hartford Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut Broadcast on syndication Taped on October 23, 2000 1) Crash Holly def. Big Bossman (3:43) Kicking things off tonight on Jakked saw the size advantage favor the law enforcement officer from Cobb County, against the man that faced a defeat at the hands of William Regal last Thursday on SmackDown, Crash Holly. Bossman laughed at 'the Houdini of Hardcore' before the match, underestimating the scrappy former WWF Hardcore Champion when Crash came right at Bossman with a series of blows in the corner. Crash took to the air with a hurricanrana attempt that went blocked into a powerbomb, which allowed Bossman to take control. Bossman hammered Holly relentlessly, but when attempting a sidewalk slam Crash was able to turn it into a flying headscissors, before shortly after reversing a tilt-a-whirl slam into a victory roll: pulling off a big upset against the Bossman! 2) The APA def. Kaientai (2:30)With the memory of Terri going with Perry Saturn in his rear view mirror, Bradshaw and his best friend Faarooq were looking to re-enter the tag team ranks tonight against Kaientai. Taka Michinoku and Funaki were ready for the challenge as they double-teamed Faarooq before the bell, soon able to take control with consistent tags made. Funaki scored a moonsault for a near fall, when Michinoku grounded Faarooq with a single legged Boston Crab. Faarooq managed to fight out of it and catch him with a powerslam, before Bradshaw would make the tag. The Texan caught Funaki with a fallaway slam when Michinoku came from behind just to receive a stiff spinebuster from Faarooq! Funaki hoped to pick up the win with a crucifix pin, before winding up in the clutches: a double powerbomb giving the APA a decisive victory. 3) WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown def. Low Ki (3:25)After picking up his biggest win in quite some time nearly two weeks ago in defeating Tazz for the WWF European Championship on RAW is WAR, D-Lo Brown was looking for competition tonight against a skilled freelance competitor in Low Ki. A skilled high flyer from the independent circuit, the youthful Low Ki was hoping to pick up a major upset against the veteran tonight: looking impressive early in a mat-wrestling exchange with Brown. D-Lo got rolling with a hurricanrana and a leg lariat before Low Ki surprised him with an enzuigiri to gain control. He restrained D-Lo with a butterfly lock applied, but Brown was able to make the ropes. Low Ki was impressing many, as he connected with a diving footstomp off the top for a near fall, before hoping for a suplex just for Brown to send him into the ropes: the Sky High connecting! The Lo Down would follow, granting the champ a competitive win. 4) Joe E. def. Steve Blackman (4:05)'The Heatseeker' was hoping to continue his winning ways tonight after scoring a pinfall victory against the injured Hardcore Holly last week. 'The Big Shot' was sidelined with a separated shoulder in the match last week, but it would be difficult for Joe E. to pull off a similar stunt tonight against the former WWF Hardcore Champion. 'The Lethal Weapon' cut Joe E. off from the get go, lighting him up with kicks in the corner and nearly putting him away with a dropkick off the ropes. Joe E. finally managed to gain control with a cheap low blow that went unseen by the referee - the universally despised newcomer getting a near fall from a belly-to-belly suplex. Joe E. clutched Blackman in a dragon sleeper when Blackman reversed it into one of his own: a martial arts kick knocking Joe E. down! Blackman fired back up, looking for the guillotine choke just for Joe to slam him, hooking the legs with his feet on the ropes to steal the three count!
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Post by DTP. on Aug 2, 2020 7:06:02 GMT -5
Sunday Night Heat - October 29, 2000 Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York Broadcast on MTV Taped on October 24, 2000 - Live from WWF New York We kicked off Sunday Night Heat with a shot from earlier today, out in Times Square where a group of the press were on hand for the limousine arriving: revealing the band Fozzy! The fans in New York City erupted as the lead vocalist Mongoose McQueen stepped out with his bandmates, as DJ Skribble was quick to get some comments from Fozzy. After the release of their self-titled album 'Fozzy' dropped on October 24 in record stores everywhere, Mongoose bragged about the success of their heavy metal band. He claimed that they were touring the world and taking it by force, but DJ Skribble wanted to know about the comparisons a lot of people had been making about himself and WWF Superstar Chris Jericho. Mongoose deflected the claims, but confessed that Y2J was a good friend of his, and was also handsome with a rocking physique, that rocked the sports entertainment industry to its very core. But he claimed tonight wasn't about Y2J, it was about Mongoose - it was about Fozzy, who will rock WWF New York's world tonight!
The opening video package aired, bringing us inside of WWF New York where Michael Cole was standing by with tonight's special guest William Regal! 'The Goodwill Ambassador' received loud boos from the entertainment complex, as he warmly greeted the people of MTV and spoke of how brilliant this show would be, if nothing else, for the network debut of the Englishman himself! Cole announced what was in store for us tonight, with D-Lo Brown defending the WWF European Championship against former champion Tazz in the main event; the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship would be on the line when Essa Rios defends against Funaki of Kaientai. But kicking things off, we'd see Val Venis hope to exact some revenge against Perry Saturn!
In the arena, 'the Big Valbowski' set off to the ring for his match against Perry Saturn. Val Venis however was in a fighting mood, heading straight for the ring and taking to the microphone. Val immediately called Perry Saturn out for the attack received six nights ago on RAW is WAR. Venis talked about how he didn't know why Perry jumped him from behind, but he had a feeling it had something to do with Terri. Val referenced his past with 'the She-Devil', how so much time had passed and yet she was still scorned by 'the Big Valbowski'. But Val Venis was not for sale, and challenged her man to come out so they can settle this! 1) Perry Saturn (w/Terri) def. Val Venis (3:40)With 'the Big Valbowski' scoring two consecutive wins over the former WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Dean Malenko, he was met with a puzzling ambush from Perry Saturn last Monday on RAW is WAR. It appeared that Saturn wanted to reform part of the Radicalz with the struggling 'Ladies Man', but with Malenko's ex-ladyfriend Terri now going out with Saturn, he appeared to not want any part of it. 'The She-Devil' watched on as Perry found himself the victim of an early arsenal of attacks from Val Venis, until 'the Big Valbowski' set his eyes on Terri enabling Saturn to come from behind. Saturn grounded Val in an armbar as Dean Malenko was seen watching intently on a backstage monitor. Venis was able to power out of an abdominal stretch, and scored with a spinebuster for a near fall when Terri again involved herself. Val thrusted his hips towards her, which inadvertently set him up for a Fisherman Suplex from Saturn: picking up the win.
'The Big Valbowski' had lost sight of his fight against Perry Saturn tonight, and Terri was quick to enter the ring to raise her man's hand in victory. 'The She-Devil' and Saturn cuddled over the fallen body of Val Venis, with their motives still unclear following RAW is WAR. Backstage, Dean Malenko shook his head in annoyance with Perry and Terri as an item, walking away in disapproval.
. We returned to the backstage dressing room of Fozzy in WWF New York, where Rebecca knocked to enter. She hoped to get some pre-concert comments from the metal band, approaching a relaxing Mongoose McQueen as he lounged on the couch with a bottle of champagne in hand. The vocalist of the band immediately ordered her to shut up with her line of questioning, treating the MTV journalist like a fan. He claimed that it was easy to see why Rebecca wanted to spend time with them because they ruled, but advised she wait until the afterparty after they'd rocked the house down tonight in WWF New York. Mongoose ordered she leave in the mean time, the bombastic vocalist taking it easy before their big live performance.
We returned to Sunday Night Heat to see Michael Cole and William Regal discussing the situation surrounding the soon-to-be-married pair of Eddie Guerrero and Chyna. 'The Goodwill Ambassador' related to 'Latino Heat', believing it to be the prime example of a truly terrible week for the WWF Intercontinental Championship. He defended Eddie's affair as being a secret a man can keep to himself, and called it disgusting that Rikishi had outed him like that - much like K-Kwik had no remorse for the man having sucker punched him on SmackDown. Cole revealed that 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' Chyna would be back live on RAW is WAR tomorrow night, before sending us to a video package recapping the week that 'Latino Heat' had had.
We returned from the video package to see the WWF Hardcore Champion Lance Storm gracing the stage in WWF New York, the crowd booing with everybody confused as to why 'the Pride of Calgary' was here. Lance exclaimed that he was disgusted at the week he had had to spend in New York City. If he wasn't one of the World Wrestling Federation's champions, he would have said no in a heartbeat. But after spending four nights in this disease to society - Times Square's crummiest hotel - having to eat and drink the restaurant's awful food and beverages, he was much looking forward to getting back to defending his title. With that, Lance claimed there was a silver lining to this trip to the Big "rotten" Apple, and that was the agreement he had come to with Commissioner Mick Foley's superiors in WWF Headquarters. It was a stating that as long as he held the WWF Hardcore Championship, the 24/7 rule would be suspended so that he - an excellent wrestler - could fight fairly and squarely! Storm left to loud boos, the people hating the amended rule approved by WWF's higher ups!
. 2) Essa Rios (c) def. Funaki (w/Taka Michinoku) to retain the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship (4:19)Since being crowned WWF Light Heavyweight Champion with his victory against Dean Malenko on the series premiere of Sunday Night Heat on MTV several weeks ago, Essa Rios has been living the high life. 'The Daredevil' had scored successful title defenses against the likes of Joe E. and Crash Holly, and this past Monday on RAW is WAR was even seen partying with DJ Skribble at WWF New York! But tonight he was in there with Funaki with his title at stake, and Taka Michinoku's presence at ringside would make it difficult for the luchador early allowing Funaki to rush him with an attack from the bell. A hurricanrana would go reversed into a sunset flip however, and a flying headscissors connected taking both out to the floor. Taka helped Funaki back up, when Essa connected with an asai moonsault clearing both members of Kaientai! Back inside, Funaki got back into the fight with a tornado DDT off the second rope getting a near fall, when Essa sent Funaki into Taka on the apron. A back suplex led to the amazing 450 splash, allowing Essa to retain the title!
Essa Rios was able to pick up another win tonight against Funaki, proving that 'the Daredevil' was something of a fighting champion. The luchador proudly displayed his well-earned WWF Light Heavyweight Championship to the crowd, when Taka Michinoku came from behind. He tried to plant Essa with the Michinoku Driver, when Essa was able to dump Taka over the top rope to the floor. Kaientai would live to fight another day, whilst Essa continued his celebration.
. In WWF New York, Michael Cole and William Regal discussed No Mercy seven days ago, where the main event would see a hellacious and bloody Hell in a Cell match take place in the main event. 'The Goodwill Ambassador' praised the abilities of the WWF Champion Kurt Angle, putting in a highlight reel performance against Triple H, and then overcoming the odds in competing just four nights later because of Commissioner Mick Foley! Michael discussed 'the Megastar' having to look forward to meeting the Rock with the title on the line at the Survivor Series, to which Regal began a tirade geared towards Commissioner Mick Foley for forcing Kurt into a corner. He may not like Stone Cold Steve Austin, but he too succumbed to a near-fatal incident at the hands of Kane - all under Mick's watch! The two segued into a video package recapping the week of the WWF Champion, which all led to Angle, Edge and Christian beating the Rock and the Dudley Boyz on SmackDown. But what happened afterwards was highlighted, with Shane's claim to take action should Angle get hurt in the match. Rock overcame Edge and Christian, before driving the beaten up Olympian through a table!
We returned to Michael Cole and William Regal discussing the situation with Stone Cold Steve Austin. After the beating endured against Chris Benoit with Shane McMahon, in a risky Non-Sanctioned match at No Mercy, the recently returned 'Texas Rattlesnake' had decided to pick a fight with Kane. In the main event of RAW is WAR, Stone Cold Steve Austin hoped to beat some answers out of 'the Big Red Machine', who aggressively would Chokeslam Austin through the announce table. The surgically repaired neck was on Kane's mind as he dared to deliver a Tombstone Piledriver on the concrete floor immediately after, just to be talked down by Commissioner Mick Foley. This past Thursday on SmackDown saw Jim Ross conduct a sit-down interview with Kane, which saw Kane explain his actions and deny running Austin down last year. The monster grew agitated with Jim Ross's questions however, and shoved him out of his chair to send a message to J.R.'s longtime friend Stone Cold. Cole revealed that Austin would be back tomorrow night on RAW is WAR to respond, before sending us to a video package.
. In the arena, the New Age Outlaws graced the stage to a loud applause from the people in attendance. Billy Gunn and Road Dogg walked down to the ring as Road Dogg riled up the capacity crowd: the two D-Generation X members entering the ring and delivering their signature catchphrases to the adulation of the people. Road Dogg spoke out about the circles in which DX had been running in with the Coalition. The Coalition beat them up, and D-Generation X beats them up. One way or another, the likes of Edge, Christian, and that sadistic 'Rabid Wolverine' Chris Benoit would be sure to find themselves in the Dogg House. Billy Gunn followed on, talking about the man behind the curtain Shane McMahon. They've seen what Shane O'Mac's puppets were capable of, and the New Age Outlaws wanted nothing more than to challenge his beach bum buddies Edge and Christian to a Street Fight tomorrow night on RAW! Road Dogg implied the Canadians lacked the cahones to finish the job they tried to start, but they were the five-time WWF Tag Team Champions and had a lot more fight waiting, to kick their asses! Road Dogg added that last Monday night they were sat down and spoken to by Shawn Michaels, and the Outlaws agreed with every word that 'the Heartbreak Kid' had to say about DX: they needed to step up and bite back in a big way, and Road Dogg and 'Bad Ass' Billy Gunn would be more than happy to take a big bite out of Edge and Christian! Billy added that if they weren't down with that, the Outlaws had two words for them: the fans chanting "Suck It" along with the DX members. This rivalry would continue into tomorrow night, the only question now was where X-Pac stood with D-Generation X!
. Michael Cole and William Regal responded to the comments made by the New Age Outlaws, with 'the Goodwill Ambassador' taken by surrpise at the street talk of the D-Generation X members. Cole discussed what was in store for us tomorrow night on RAW is WAR, with the return of Stone Cold Steve Austin with vengeance in mind for 'the Big Red Machine' Kane. Also announced, the Hardy Boyz will do battle with the Right to Censor; the New Age Outlaws looked to bite back at Edge and Christian in a Street Fight; and Rikishi would defend the WWF Intercontinental Championship against the RTC's new member Mark Henry!
Meanwhile, DJ Skribble and Rebecca were stood on the stage in WWF New York, looking to hype up the New York City audience on hand ahead of Fozzy performing for the people. After the release of their self-titled album 'Fozzy' this past week, the primadonna vocalist Mongoose McQueen and his band were moments away from gracing the stage, and planned to rock the entertainment complex to its very core with a live performance! Fozzy were coming up next, and DJ Skribble could not be more excited!
We returned to Sunday Night Heat to see Michael Cole and William Regal discussing what we had seen tonight, to which 'the Goodwill Ambassador' proclaimed himself as Cole's better half tonight. Regal exclaimed how he was less than looking forward to appearing here tonight before this crowd of behemoths in the crowd. He noted how most of them had some repulsive sets of teeth, and the smell of disgusting odors were in the air: but nonetheless, he hoped to be back to grace MTV with his enlightened ways and heightened sense of culture and morality! Cole noted that next week he would be joined by none other than the APA, and he looked forward to speaking with Bradshaw and Faarooq. Also in the house next week would be the newest face of the World Wrestling Federation Raven, who they were hoping to get an exclusive interview with after his shocking debut on SmackDown, beating down the Undertaker with the use of a crowbar!
. 3) D-Lo Brown (c) def. Tazz to retain the WWF European Championship (5:00)It was just under two weeks ago where D-Lo Brown would score his biggest win in quite some time, when he was able to dethrone 'the One Man Crime Scene' Tazz to become WWF European Champion. It had been a long time coming for D-Lo, but now he had to defend the title against an irate thug tonight. Tazz had lost to Chris Jericho in a rematch from No Mercy on RAW this past Monday night, and his temper almost cost him the match early, as D-Lo rolled him up several times for near falls. The former champ finally cut him off with a clothesline, before choking Brown out in the ropes. He got in the face of the referee, but when Brown attempted a comeback Tazz again cut him off: dropping him with a German suplex! Tazz was in a fouler mood than usual, when 'the Human Suplex Machine's attempt at the Tazzmission was blocked by Brown with an armdrag, a leg lariat scoring a near fall! Brown climbed up to the top just for Tazz to go up as well - when Brown was able to knock him down to the canvas. D-Lo flew with the Lo Down, retaining the title!
D-Lo Brown had put away 'the Human Suplex Machine' in a back and forth match with the former WWF European Champion Tazz here tonight on Sunday Night Heat, proving to not be a one hit wonder against the antagonized thug! Tazz rolled out to the floor after the match, pushing around the referee and grabbing him by the collar! Tazz had a word or two to say about the official, who managed to get away and run scared from 'the One Man Crime Scene'. Regardless, D-Lo's win was final, but William Regal on commentary was more than kind towards the WWF European Champion, proclaiming him to be a terrible representative of the European Union!
. We returned back to WWF New York, where Fozzy were introduced to a rousing ovation from the entertainment complex by DJ Skribble, and with that Mongoose McQueen vowed to tear the Big Apple apart here and now! The heavy metal band performed their hit singles "End of Days" to the energetic and jolting reactions of the audience. The fans cheered as the track came to a conclusion, with Mongoose declaring his admiration for each and every member of the crowd. This was what you could expect, only to be seen on MTV's Heat!
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Post by Red Dragon on Aug 2, 2020 16:53:32 GMT -5
Excellent as ever DTP. So many good storylines going at the moment - Coalition, DX, Eddie cheating. All very on brand for the timeframe. Also enjoying the new characters Regal and Raven and how strong you've introduced them so far. I didn't realise Jericho didn't use his name when Fizzy first started.
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Post by DTP. on Aug 2, 2020 21:00:03 GMT -5
WWF Live! - October 28-29, 2000 October 28, 2000 - Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada:- Too Cool (c) def. T&A to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship.
- William Regal def. Al Snow
- The APA def. Perry Saturn and Joe E.
- Eddie Guerrero def. K-Kwik
- The New Age Outlaws def. Edge and Christian
- Ivory (c) def. Lita to retain the WWF Women's Championship.
- The Hardy Boyz def. The Right to Censor
- D-Lo Brown (c) def. Tazz to retain the WWF European Championship.
- Chris Jericho def. Chris Benoit
- The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin def. WWF Champion Kurt Angle and Big Show
October 29, 2000 - HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York:
- D-Lo Brown (c) def. Tazz to retain the WWF European Championship.
- William Regal def. Crash Holly
- Big Show def. D-Von Dudley
- Team Xtreme def. T&A and Trish Stratus
- Val Venis and Steve Blackman def. Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko
- Chris Benoit def. X-Pac
- Too Cool and WWF Intercontinental Champion Rikishi def. The Right to Censor
- The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin def. Edge and Christian
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Post by DTP. on Aug 3, 2020 19:16:37 GMT -5
RAW is WAR - October 30, 2000 FleetCenter in Boston, Massachusetts Live on TNN
A video package aired, recapping what we saw last week on SmackDown. Shane McMahon's comments had resonated with Commissioner Mick Foley, pressuring him to gain control of the locker room or resign as Commissioner. With Survivor Series set to see Kurt Angle defend the WWF Championship against the Rock, a beaten and bruised Olympic Gold Medalist would team up in six-man tag team action with 'the Brahma Bull' and the Dudley Boyz. It would be an all-out battle that came to an end with Stephanie McMahon causing the Dudleys to be defeated. Edge and Christian had vowed to end their rivalry by putting the Dudleys through their own tables, when the Rock would clean house. 'The Megastar' jumped at the chance to strikefrom behind, though ultimately the already injured WWF Champion would find himself through the wood as a result of the Rock Bottom!
The opening video package aired, taking us to the live FleetCenter in Boston, Massachusetts! The pyrotechnics exploded across the stage, with a sellout crowd on their feet. Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler exclaimed that Survivor Series season was in full effect, with RAW taking place tonight on the Eve of Halloween! J.R. and a cape-wearing 'King' discussed what was in store for us tonight, including the teag team Street Fight pitting the New Age Outlaws against Edge and Christian; the Hardy Boyz would go up against the Right to Censor; and in a rematch of their epic encounters earlier this year, Chris Jericho will meet Chris Benoit!
Shane McMahon kicked things off, walking down to the ring, looking discontent with what happened to his good friend Kurt Angle on SmackDown. The boss's son scowled in the ring with a microphone in hand, as he told the people that he hoped they were happy. They truly were blood-lusting sadists, that the whole Attitude Era had gone too far this time! Shane reminded us of what he had been telling the people for months - that Mick Foley as Commissioner was a terrible choice for the role of authority. 'The Commish' didn't care about his talent, as Shane claimed asking the people what they thought to the Undertaker being left laying by a dude off the street called Raven! What about the fact Stone Cold Steve Austin was destroyed by Kane last week on RAW is WAR? What about the fact that coming four days after the fight of his life, Kurt Angle had to step into the ring against his Survivor Series opponent the Rock: where he would find himself the recipient of the Rock Bottom through a table! Shane claimed that thanks to 'the Hardcore Legend', WWF Champion Kurt Angle could hardly walk because of the Rock! Shane claimed that Mick was responsible for all of the bad that had taken place of late, ordering him to declare his resignation as Commissioner! The sound of a car crash was heard, bringing the Boston crowd to their feet.
Instead of Commissioner Mick Foley however, it was Mankind who came hobbling down to the ring! It seemed like 'the Commish' was getting into the spirit of Halloween, as he entered the ring and saluted the people. Foley told Shane that despite his get-up, he was taking his allegations extremely seriously - almost as seriously as he was taking the fact that he was in the FleetCenter for RAW tonight! Mick spoke through the mask, telling Shane that he heard him loud and clear and he thought it was up to the fans in Boston, Massachusetts to give him the correct job evaluation as to how they were doing. When asked what kind of job he was doing, Mick received a loud chorus of cheers from the people resulting in Mick raising his thumb to Shane! McMahon was not pleased, telling Mick that he wasn't taking any part of what he was saying seriously. He claimed that just because Mick could go through thumbtacks and flaming tables, and fly off of Hell in a Cell, did not mean that the WWF Superstars of the future could follow his example! Foley was lucky that his mom Linda McMahon refused to discuss the situation, otherwise he'd be back out on the street, living off of the sales of his crummy books! But before Shane McMahon come continue his rant further, the Rock made his way out to the ring - with FleetCenter going wild for the number one contender to the WWF Championship! The Rock recalled that Mick had come to him specifically, and requested that he not harm Kurt Angle last Thursday night. The Rock also heard all about how Shane O'Mac was crying like the little girl he was, because he put his favorite boytoy, 'the Megastar' through the table on SmackDown. Rock compared Shane to a child crying for his mommy to do something about it, before asking Shane if that was a fair assessment of the situation. Shane tried answering, but Rock told him it didn't matter if it was! Rock claimed what did matter was that this was the World Wrestling Federation; this was a WWF ring; and in under three weeks, the Rock was going to become WWF Champion. Rock told Shane to know his role and shut his mouth, because he did not know about the politics in being Commissioner; nor did he care. All the Rock knew was that if Shane didn't like it, he could phone up his mommy or daddy, and tell them he cr*pped his pants and was calling it quits! Shane did not appreciate the lecture, telling 'the Great One' that he was full of himself. McMahon brought up the history in which Rock and Kurt Angle shared. It was at Fully Loaded where he cost the Rock the WWF Championship, and it was at SummerSlam where he cost the Rock the WWF Championship again. All to one man: 'the Megastar' himself.
Shane didn't like Rock's chances come Survivor Series, telling both of them that none of that may happen, should the incompetent Commissioner fail to do his job! Mick retorted, telling Shane what he knew about being an authority in the WWF: it was about more than booking his buddies in title matches. It was beyond doing his friends favors. It was about fairness, and the way the Commissioner saw it was that if there was anybody being unfair here, it was the Coalition. McMahon had heard enough, insulting Mick and telling him that at the end of the day, it was the Coalition that were going to save the WWF from the disgrace that Foley was! It was the Coalition that were the future, and not the Rock! Shane pointed his finger at the Rock, yelling at him about how he didn't deserve a WWF Championship shot - all the while Mankind pulled Mr. Socko out of his pants - Mankind slapping the Mandible Claw on Shane O'Mac! Shane boked in Mr. Socko's grip, before Rock came from behind with a Rock Bottom for Shane! The Rock 'n' Sock Connection shook hands, Mick continuing to ignore the threats made by Shane O'Mac!
. Chris Jericho was seen arriving at the FleetCenter, when Michael Cole met up with Y2J to discuss what went down between he and the Big Show last Thursday on SmackDown. Michael asked Jericho if he was intimidated by what Big Show had in mind for him, but Y2J told "Mitchell" that he couldn't give a damn! Y2J explained, saying that he'd seen 'the Big Slow' stomping around for months. He'd seen him eating everything at the buffet table. He'd seen the 500-pound fatass struggle to even climb into the ring, and he had seen him fawn over Kurt Angle. Y2J was only concerned about one man, and that was 'Mr. Roboto' himself, Chris Benoit tonight. Jericho reminded us of the battles they had over the WWF Intercontinental Championship, but tonight was about proving who the best technical wrestler was. He hoped Benoit had his favorite Frankenstein mask on as always, because he was going to put Frankenstein in the Walls of Jericho and force him to tap out, tonight!
After a replay that shared what took place when he found himself the recipient of a Mandible Claw from Commissioner Mick Foley, and the Rock Bottom moments ago, we returned live to see Edge and Christian helping Shane McMahon through the halls of the backstage area. Shane O'Mac was furious about 'the Hardcore Legend' laying his hands on him, to which the brothers agreed. They entered the dressing room of the Coalition, revealing WWF Champion Kurt Angle laid on the floor resting his back - an icepack beneath him. 'The Megastar' struggled to sit up, also in disbelief at what Foley and Rock had done. As Stephanie McMahon kneeled beside her boyfriend, she tried to calm him down, as Kurt spoke out about how that's all they needed to know about the biased 'Commish!' Edge and Christian asked what they were going to do about it when the Big Show walked in, mad about what Chris Jericho had said about him. Show looked around, asking if they could believe that Y2J had called him a fatass. The Coalition remained silent.
. In the arena the crowd booed WWF Hardcore Champion Lance Storm as he arrived to the ring. 'The Pride of Calgary' actually cracked a smirk, standing in the center of the ring, with the title he supposedly disdained proudly displayed around his waist. Lance claimed that normally he would come out here and complain about the abomination that Boston, Massachusetts was - but not tonight. Instead he had good news, reminding us of the good news: that the 24/7 rule had been suspended! But instead of repeating himself to the buffoons in the building, he instead replayed his announcement from last night on Sunday Night Heat: how the WWF Hardcore Championship would strictly be defended in official matches so long as he held the title! With that, Lance clapped in appreciation of higher management, finally seeing his true talents. Storm continued, when WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Essa Rios came out to interrupt the Canadian! 1) Lance Storm (c) def. WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Essa Rios to retain the WWF Hardcore Championship (3:01)'The Pride of Calgary' had gotten his way after meeting with World Wrestling Federation officials over the period of last week. With the 24/7 rule suspended so long as he held the title, Lance Storm hoped to excel on his in-ring expertise, but he was in for a challenge against the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion on a roll of late, Essa Rios tonight. Rios had the opportunity to become a double champion, as a speedy exchange gave him the opening with a flying headscissors and an attempt at a somersault tope being prevented by the past-moving Canadian. Storm led Essa back in the ring for a dropkick, before the skillful WWF Hardcore Champion stretched Rios with a seated abdominal stretch. Rios broke out and made a comeback, a body slam leading to a Moonsault for a near fall! Storm rolled out to the floor when Essa followed, but a baseball slide that missed allowed Storm to strike with a hockey stick across the leg! Inside, Lance applied the Maple Leaf Crab to retain the title.
Lance Storm had resorted to the use of a Canadian hockey stick to allow him to leave the FleetCenter tonight as the WWF Hardcore Champion. Essa Rios clutched his leg in pain after the match, with 'the Pride of Calgary' claiming innocence by displaying his retained title high. The 24/7 rule may be suspended, but all remained legal in WWF Hardcore Championship defenses.
. In the backstage area, crew members were seen scrambling as 'the Big Red Machine' Kane had arrived at the building! The seven-foot monster cleared the path ahead of him, with fearful assistants and referees backing away from the behemoth. That's when one ran right into him by accident, causing Kane to grab the poor guy by the throat and power him into the wall! Kane growled, wanting to know where Stone Cold Steve Austin is, knowing that he was here tonight. The assistant pled innocence and was unaware, allowing Kane to spare him - shoving him to the ground. 'The Texas Rattlesnake' was expected to be here, and Kane was ready for another fight!
Elsewhere, the WWF Intercontinental Champion Rikishi was prepared to defend the title he won at No Mercy for the very first time, in just a few moments. After intruding on the Right to Censor's interfering antics in their quest for Too Cool's WWF Tag Team Championship on SmackDown, the 400-pound Samoan was set to do battle with the 400-pound Mark Henry: title on the line, next!
Back live on RAW is WAR, 'the Big Red Machine' Kane had found a safe space to wait for the impending arrival of 'the Texas Rattlesnake'. The big man walked back and forth with hatred on his mind, when Kevin Kelly daringly decided to approach the seven-foot monster. Michael wanted to know what Kane planned to do to Stone Cold Steve Austin once he got here, causing Kane to scoop him up close by the collar of his shirt! Kane screamed in his face, telling him it was none of his business. He demanded to know if Kevin had seen Austin, to which Kelly shook his head frantically. Kane then shoved Kevin Kelly down into an oil puddle on the concrete!
. In the arena, the Boston crowd went beserk as the irritable sirens of the Right to Censor's music led out the group. Mark Henry remained straight faced as he walked to the ring with Steven Richards and WWF Women's Champion Ivory behind him. In the ring, Ivory took the microphone first acknowledging the low-cut blouse ring announcer Lilian Garcia was wearing. She claimed that her introduction did not represent the RTC well, and actually demanded her to provide ring introductions again! She complied hesitantly, when Ivory insulted her lack of self-dignity for wearing a push-up bra. Steven discussed the audacity of a city like Boston. On the night before October 31, he was certain the people were excited for the lewdest night of the year. Talking about Halloween, Steven proclaimed that it was nothing more than an excuse for women to dress provocatively, for alcohol to be consumed uncontrollably, and for college students to act as self-destructively as they could ever be. Steven raised doubt on the youth of today, before declaring that tonight, 'the World's Strongest Man' would become WWF Intercontinental Champion by destroying their favorite underdressed, foul-smelling Superstar, Rikishi. 2) Rikishi (c) def. Mark Henry (w/Steven Richards and WWF Women's Champion Ivory) to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship (2:36)The Right to Censor have been power hungry as of late, with Ivory capturing the WWF Women's Championship at No Mercy, and last week on RAW is WAR adding the 400-pound 'World's Strongest Man' Mark Henry to their group. Last Thursday night on SmackDown the RTC aimed to take the WWF Tag Team Championshipl from Too Cool, but it was Rikishi who took exception to the interference made by the group's newest member. A battle of the behemoths took place, with 800-plus pounds in the ring with the WWF Intercontinental Champion putting his title on the line for the first time since beating Eddie Guerrero. He looked impressive early and was able to knock Mark down with a trio of clotheslines, when attempting to body slam Mark just for him to land directly on top of him. From there, the challenger choked 'Big Kish' against the ropes and maintained a camel clutch when Rikishi found a way free and managed to deliver a Samoan drop to 'the World's Strongest Man!' Rikishi wanted the Stinkface when Steven Richards got on the apron, and Rikishi dragged him inside and planned to give him a Stinkface! Mark Henry attempted to powerslam Rikishi just for the champ to slip out - a superkick allowing him to retain the title!
Rikishi had gotten the job done against Mark Henry, much to the dismay of Steven Richards. Steven tried to jump the WWF Intercontinental Champion from behind, climbing on his back and attempting to strangle him - but 'Big Kish' was able to throw him off before blasting him with a big butt bump in the corner! Steven dropped down, and Rikishi went over to Stinkface the leader of the Right to Censor, when the WWF Women's Champion Ivory was able to drag him to safety! Steven had avoided the 400-pound cheeks of the champ, but had to still be thinking about the Right to Censor taking on the Hardy Boyz later tonight.
. In the locker room the New Age Outlaws were gearing up for their Street Fight, with Billy Gunn asking Road Dogg how he could compete fully dressed. Gunn adjusted kneepads over the top of his jeans, when Road Dogg came up and explained how free he felt. He asked Mr. Ass if he was stoked for them to get their hands on "the bitch boys" Edge and Christian tonight, to which Billy showed how prepared he was. Gunn picked up a trash can and told his partner he planned to throw Edge in one of those, when in walked X-Pac. He came to wish the Outlaws luck, but maintained that he didn't appreciate their help last Thursday against Chris Benoit. He wasn't the Kid anymore, he was his own man! Billy got in his face when Road Dogg got between the two, reasoning that Benoit was about to rip his damn head off with the Crossface! He rallied the two to get along per Shawn Michaels' speech last week, but X-Pac coldly wished them luck and left the room. All was not well in D-Generation X.
We returned to the FleetCenter to see Eddie Guerrero make his way out to the hostile Boston crowd. 'Latino Heat' was seven days removed from having his affair with the Kat exposed to the whole world on RAW is WAR, but made his way down to the ring dressed in a tuxedo! Holding roses in his hand, it appeared Eddie was planning to make mends to his relationship with fiancee Chyna, knowing full well that 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' was attendance tonight. As the former WWF Intercontinental Champion ignored the chants of "Eddie sucks", he told the people that he knows he did bad. He never intended to cheat on 'Mamacita', it was the persuasive ways of that seductive witch, the Kat that made him do it! Eddie exclaimed that he was out here to formally say sorry to the love of his life. He expressed how tough this last week had been, how 'Mamacita' was his world. He was so smitten by her that it drove him to win big, and become WWF European Champion and WWF Intercontinental Champion. Without that he was nothing. Eddie claimed he had spent all week trying to get a hold of Chyna, and she wouldn't answer him, which is why he put on the same tuxedo that he wore for prom after getting his GED. He asked Chyna if he remembered their first date, and how she much she loved roses. He knew that 'Mamacita' was in the building, and he wanted her to come out there so that they could talk it out! An emotional Eddie Guerrero was on the brink of tears when Chyna finally made her way out to the rampway.
The fans erupted for 'the Ninth Wonder of the World', as she remained full of sorrow on her way down to the ring. Confronting her fiance in the ring, she stood in silence as Eddie complimented how beautiful she looked tonight. He continued to try and sweet talk Chyna, repeatedly confessing how much he felt about her and how apologetic he was. Instead, Chyna folded her arms in hesitance. This brought 'Latino Heat' to his knees, tearfully hugging the legs of 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' and wanting to fix their future marriage! He wanted to spend his entire life with 'Mamacita', and he wanted to know what she said. Chyna finally pulled Eddie up to his feet by the elbow and took the microphone. Walking away from Eddie, she told her fiance that over the past week she had been given some time to think about a lot of things. She was thinking about the publicity from her Playboy editorial, she was thinking about her future in the World Wrestling Federation, and she was thinking a lot about their impending marriage. The crowd booed upon hearing that Chyna saw Eddie as a soulmate, and somebody that she wanted to have children with, when Eddie's look of hope and promise were dashed: and Chyna removed the engagement ring from her finger! Chyna told Eddie that she didn't forgive him and their marriage was off, shocking him to the core! Chyna then grabbed her ex-fiance and dropped him with a Powerbomb, before leaving Guerrero alone in the ring! Chyna had seen the light, and had officially left 'Latino Heat!'
. We returned to the locker room of the Coalition, where Shane McMahon was holding an icepack to his head after the attack from Commissioner Mick Foley and the Rock earlier tonight. Edge was standing around knocking on a door, asking his brother Christian if he was ready to go. Finally the door opened and he asked Edge if he was dressed for a Street Fight - wearing a shirt with the sleeves cut off, and sweatpants. Edge joked that he looked like Steve Blackman, causing Christian to quip that Blackman was a street fighter too. This led to a discussion about what a Street Fight actually was, when Edge put the finishing touches on Christian's wardrobe: his obnoxious sunglasses. An ill-tempered Shane spoke up about how it didn't matter so long as Edge and Christian hit D-Generation X were it hurt and finished the job the faction started last week! Christian reassured Shane that they'd make the Outlaws consider new career choices, as he and Edge set off for the ring. The Street Fight was coming up next!
We returned to a replay reviewing Chyna calling off her engagement to Eddie Guerrero, and leaving him laying with a Powerbomb. During the commercial break, footage aired showing 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' Chyna receiving a loud round of applause from the World Wrestling Federation locker room - all for giving Eddie Guerrero some of his own medicine! 'Mamacita' walked the aisle between various WWF Superstars, making her way out of the FleetCenter with the WWF Superstars and Divas in full support of her decision.
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In the arena, the New Age Outlaws came stomping down the rampway to a big ovation from the Boston, Massachusetts crowd - Road Dogg on the microphone talking about cleaning house with Edge and Christian tonight! He carried a sweeping brush down to the ring with him, while Billy Gunn followed with a trash can in hand. In the ring, the D-Generation X members riled up the fans in the FleetCenter, asking them to make some noise because tonight was the night they got to kick the hell out of Edge and Christian's asses! Road Dogg put on his best Michael Buffer impression, followed by Mr. Ass declaring that anybody not down with that could Suck It. The fans loved the Outlaws, when the two called Edge and Christian out for a showdown! The brothers complied, but before the two could answer with verbal comments of their own, the Outlaws rushed the rampway: this Street Fight underway!3) Edge and Christian def. The New Age Outlaws in a Street Fight (4:55)After weeks of issues between the Coalition and D-Generation X members, this hoped to be a resolve for both teams, with the New Age Outlaws out for revenge against Edge and Christian following what the faction did to Triple H last week on RAW is WAR. All four men dressed appropriately for the occasion, as the battle began on the rampway and soon spread towards the ringside area. Edge used the trash can of Billy Gunn's again him, whilst Road Dogg overpowered Christian for the sweeping brush, snapping it over his head! Edge sent Billy into the timekeeper's table, before taking to the ring with a series of double team moves for Road Dogg. He valiantly tried to fight them off with the Shake, Rattle 'n' Roll, when Edge cut him off with the spear for a near fall! The two stomped away at him before connecting with a trash can lid-Conchairto to the skull of Road Dogg! Christian covered, but Mr. Ass returned, spraying both men with a fire extinguisher! He delivered the Fame Asser to Edge when Christian came in with an Unprettier attempt, reversed into the Pumphandle Drop! Road Dogg covered, but Shane McMahon rushed down to the ringside! Edge caught Road Dogg with the aptly named Edge-o-Matic but Billy Gunn came in with a dropkick: when Shane struck Mr. Ass with the ring bell, giving his boys the win!
Edge and Christian had managed to come out on top in this tag team Street Fight, but it was all with the assist from Shane McMahon! Shane O'Mac's head appeared to have stopped aching, as he proudly raised the hands of the Canadians before ordering they continue their beatdown of the New Age Outlaws. It wasn't over to the Coalition members, as they hoped to finish a bleeding Billy Gunn off for good with Edge using the ring bell again! Road Dogg tried to fight them off just to be overpowered, when Shane McMahon low blowed him from behind! Edge and Christian hammered away at him, before Christian planted him with an Unprettier through a trash can!
Edge, Christian and Shane stood in dominance, when Triple H made his return: a sledgehammer in hand, heading for the ring! The Coalition were shocked as 'the Game' limped to the ring - still feeling the effects of their beating - Christian receiving the blunt force of the sledgehammer to the abdomen, when Edge was struck in the temple with the deadly weapon! 'The Game' even swung for Shane who escaped to safety, Triple H screaming for Shane to be a man! Triple H was sticking up for D-Generation X, the war between DX and the Coalition continuing onwards!
A replay aired showing the aftermath of the tag team Street Fight between Edge and Christian and the New Age Outlaws, which saw Shane McMahon lead the Coalition members in a beatdown of Road Dogg and Billy Gunn. That is, until Triple H made his return with a vicious sledgehammer beating delivered to both Edge and Christian! Back live, Triple H was still armed with the sledgehammer, as he walked the halls of the backstage area. 'The Game' was in no mood to speak but Michael Cole scurried to his side for a comment, when Triple H spotted X-Pac standing nearby. Triple H wanted to know what the hell his problem was. They were supposed to be D-Generation X, but X-Pac was too cowardly to step up and be a man for the first time in his life! Triple H called out his longtime best friend for not acting on behalf of DX, but X-Pac simply sauntered off. Triple H shouted after him with sarcasm, when the beaten up New Age Outlaws looked to talk 'the Game' away from it.. 4) Albert (w/Test and Trish Stratus) def. D-Von Dudley (3:45)Last Thursday night on SmackDown the Dudley Boyz hoped to get back to their winning ways, after an unfortunate defeat at the hands of T&A and Trish Stratus at No Mercy. Bubba Ray competed with a concussion as he and D-Von teamed with the Rock to take on Kurt Angle, Edge and Christian - but when Bubba Ray was bested again after Stephanie McMahon's distraction, the trainer advised he not attend RAW is WAR tonight. D-Von Dudley had to go it alone against the 350-pound 'Freight Train' tonight, while Trish Stratus appeared to take notes from ringside. Trish continued her training by scouting Albert's moveset, whilst Test provided the helping hand in tossing D-Von back into the ring after being dumped out to the floor. D-Von finally fired back after struggling the first time around, a series of clotheslines rocking Albert - but not able to knock him down. Finally D-Von took to the top rope, with a flying clothesline knocking the big man down! D-Von attempted the lifting reverse DDT known as the Saving Grace, but Test got on the apron just to be knocked down! Albert evaded with a powerbomb, reversed into DDT! D-Von covered when Trish distracted the referee, but Dudley would grab her by the hair! We were about to see what Trish had learned, when Albert connected with a Baldo Bomb for the three count.
T&A's Albert was victorious tonight against one-half of the Dudley Boyz, as it was proven D-Von could not compete against 'the Freight Train' all by himself, with Test and Trish Stratus in his corner. They weren't finished yet though, as Trish Stratus told Test to get the tables: and Test slipped the wood into the ring! Trish had instructed T&A to add insult to injury with a concussed Bubba Ray having to watch this from home - when the WWF Tag Team Champions Too Cool hit the ring, running T&A out of the ring! Test and Albert acted with disgust though Trish was pleased to see them. It appeared their plan to lure Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay to make the save had worked, as champs dared them to return to the ring.
. Stephanie McMahon was in the dressing room of the Coalition, freaking out after the return of her ex-husband earlier tonight. Steph could barely find time to breath as she exclaimed to boyfriend Kurt Angle that this was a terrible, terrible night for them and she was afraid for the WWF Champion, and was afraid for the other members of their faction. 'The Megastar' tried to calm 'the Billion Dollar Princess' down with a mighty hug, assuring her that his qualms with 'the Game' came to an end at No Mercy. Angle asked her if she really thought 'the Game' would dare coming after him after the beating Kurt gave him in Hell in a Cell? Big Show overheard this and rushed to Kurt's side, assuring him that it was going to be okay, because where Kurt Angle went - the Big Show went! Kurt told 'the Giant' he appreciated it, but he was speaking hypothetically. Kurt then told both that it was clear the Coalition needed courage right now, and what better way to do it than to personally call out Triple H tonight! Stephanie and Show were quick to ask about Angle's back, but Kurt walked away - extremely self-assured! Had the WWF Champion lost his mind?
We returned to the sight of the parking lot, in which Kane continued to wait idly by for the arrival of Stone Cold Steve Austin. 'The Big Red Machine' was approached by a parking assistant who casually asked him what he needed, but the monster would grab him by the hair, telling him what he needed was Austin. The attendant stupidly said he hadn't seen him, causing the behemoth to give him a throat thrust! Commissioner Mick Foley was then heard shouting after Kane, with 'the Commish' confronting Kane fearlessly. He exclaimed that he was lucky he was even allowed back in the building tonight after what he did to Stone Cold last week. Mick then told Kane he wasn't afraid to get security on the monster, when 'the Big Red Machine' stated that the only reason he allowed him back was so Austin could try and take his revenge. Foley tried delving into their long and painful history together, when Kane noticed a car pull up: and a bald man stepped out! Kane rushed over and started beating up on Stone Cold Steve Austin, slamming his head against a car door! But as Kane stood over 'the Texas Rattlesnake', it grew clear...Kane had just assaulted Gillberg! Mick screamed for medics to attend to the former WWF Light Heavyweight Champion.. 5) The Right to Censor (w/Steven Richards and WWF Women's Champion Ivory) def. The Hardy Boyz (w/Lita) (5:25) Team Xtreme were looking for redemption after leaving No Mercy without the WWF Tag Team Championship or the WWF Women's Championship. Their issues with the Right to Censor remained, with the Hardy Boyz having come to the aid of Lita last week on SmackDown, after she was screwed by Ivory in their title rematch. The Right to Censor hoped to get one over on the former champs here tonight, while Steven Richards remained vexed after nearly suffering the Stinkface from Rikishi earlier tonight. Matt and Jeff scored with a hot start, a Poetry in Motion for the Goodfather giving them a near fall. A diving leg drop from Matt followed, when Jeff made the tag. He hoped to keep it up, but a distraction from Richards allowed Goodfather to splash him in the corner! Jeff had a bad back rooting from before No Mercy, and the RTC pinpointed it with a series of double team moves. Jeff connected with a spinout enzuigiri on Buchanan, looking to tag Matt, when Ivory distracted the referee causing the tag to go unseen! A hurricanrana allowed Jeff to make the tag to Matt, who scored with the Side Effect for Bull Buchanan - when Ivory again got on the apron again. Lita dragged her off the apron and brought the fight to the WWF Women's Champion, while inside Steven Richards stopped a Twist of Fate attempt with the Steven Kick! Bull covered Matt, and stole another win!
The Right to Censor may not leave Boston, Massachusetts with the WWF Intercontinental Championship, but Bull Buchanan and the Goodfather at least could say that they beat the former WWF Tag Team Champions, the Hardy Boyz. Steven Richards was proud of his handiwork when Lita came flying off the steel steps with the flying headscissors - Lita mounting Steven with punches until Ivory clouted her with the WWF Women's Championship belt!
The Hardy Boyz were pounded on by Bull Buchanan and the Goodfather in the ring, all the while Ivory appeared to confront Lilian Garcia at the timekeeper's table! The two exchanged words with Lilian remaining innocent, when Ivory grabbed the ring announcer by the hair! Lilian fought for freedom, when Bull and Goodfather picked her up and placed her over their shoulders! The RTC had stolen a win, and now looked to be kidnapping Lilian Garcia - leaving with her kicking and screaming!
. After being dumped by his now ex-fiancee Chyna earlier tonight, the tuxedo-clad Eddie Guerrero sat dejectedly on the back of a cart, after the Powerbomb received by 'the Ninth Wonder of the World'. The wildly unpopular 'Latino Heat' was looking deeply into the refused roses he brought for 'Mamacita', before throwing them down with vigor. The former WWF Intercontinental Champion's world had been shaken, when the Kat again approached Eddie. She sat beside him and casually expressed how much fun they had had. She wanted to know whether he wanted to do it again, but Eddie was uninterested. That's when Eddie had an idea, and sheepishly asked the Diva if she had any dinner plans tonight, causing Kat to express her joy: accepting Eddie's offer! What was the treacherous 'Latino Heat' up to now?
After being kidnapped by them following their match with the Hardy Boyz moments ago, during the commercial break cameras caught up with the Right to Censor as Steven Richards led Bull Buchanan and the Goodfather outside of the building, with Lilian Garcia kicking and screaming for somebody to save her! The WWF Women's Champion Ivory told Lilian that the RTC were going to do her so many favors, as the group loaded Lilian into a van! The RTC got inside and drove off, with the van baring a large censored logo across the side of it! What were they doing with Lilian?
. Back live, Howard Finkel was standing to attention - the apparent stand-in for Lilian Garcia as ring announcer tonight. 'The Fink' proudly smiled to the loud boos of the people, when William Regal made his way down to the ring for what he hoped would be another win in his unbeaten record. The newcomer from Blackpool, England waved to the people of Boston before declaring that there was a lot of heritage here in Boston. Regal brought up the Boston Tea Party, calling it a "ghastly" and "boarish" endeavor, albeit that's what Boston was built on! Regal continued to insult the people of Boston, his orchestral theme music played again bringing confusion to 'the Goodwill Ambassador!' Out came Al Snow dressed as a British lord, with Snow sipping a cup of tea while walking down to the ring in his unique robe jacket! Regal was furious, asking Al if this was his idea of sick Halloween shenaniganry, to which Al graced the microphone and began to greet Regal in a near-perfect British accent! Snow called William uncivilized while looking down his nose at the Brit, when Regal jumped Snow from behind!
6) William Regal def. Al Snow (3:38)'The Goodwill Ambassador' was undefeated in in-ring competition, scoring wins against K-Kwik and Crash Holly in action last week. Tonight however, he was in there with the former WWF European Champion Al Snow, who appeared to be back to representing the European Union: insulting William with a less-than-perfect impression of a jolly Englishman! Regal continued the attack he started began the bell, hammering on Al and delivering a series of European uppercuts. But after the week Al Snow had last week, being beaten down by both Kane and the Big Show, the former champ fired back with a dropkick and a northern lights suplex for a near fall! Regal tried regaining momentum just to eat a series of headbutts and a belly-to-belly suplex, when Snow climbed up and missed with a moonsault! Regal took control with a armbar applied, Snow managing to roll through into the dragon sleeper! The Englishman struggled in the hold, before striking Al with several knee strikes to the face! With Snow dazed, Regal capitalized with the arm-trapped neckbreaker: and then locked in the Regal Stretch to angrily force him into submission.
'The Goodwill Ambassador' angrily wrenched on the head of Al Snow with the Regal Stretch applied, when finally the referee was able to pull William Regal from his defeated opponent. The winning ways of William Regal would continue tonight, but Regal was insistent on not having his hand raised. Instead, the Englishman would take to the microphone to tell the people of Boston, Massachusetts that while he maintained his pride here tonight, he was terribly sorry for the disgusting actions of "the imposter" Al Snow! Regal left to loud boos, not appreciative of Snow's satire here tonight.
. Chris Benoit was in an open space of the backstage area doing Hindu squats, when the Coalition member was approached by teammate, the Big Show. 'The Rabid Wolverine' coldly asked 'the Giant' what he wanted, and the serious side of the 500-pounder showed, as he reminded him of who his opponent was tonight. Show knew Benoit was a lone wolf by nature, that he wasn't as close with the boys in Coalition like he was with Shane McMahon - but he wanted Chris to do some serious damage to Chris Jericho tonight. Benoit silently listened as Big Show discussed what Y2J had said about him, and how much he wanted to squeeze the life out of that loudmouthed pest and prove him wrong for all he's done. Benoit nodded in accord, telling Show that he didn't have to worry about that. Expressionless, Benoit walked away set for action. 'The Canadian Crippler' was set to face Y2J, and it was coming up next!
We returned to the scene of Raven sat in the dark. With his legs spread, the villainous Raven allowed the fans to get to know him better. Projected on the brick wall before him, Raven watched unimpressed as video clips aired showing the Undertaker's greatest hits over the past ten years. With wins against the likes of Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka, Hulk Hogan, Kamala, Giant Gonzalez, Yokozuna and King Kong Bundy, finally a smirk developed on the face of the outcast. The videos continued, watching the Undertaker's more recent matches with Stone Cold Steve Austin, Mick Foley and the Rock. The projector shut up, with Raven maintaining that he wasn't impressed. He said that he knew the Undertaker inside and out, because he had been scouting him from afar for ten long years. He wasn't afraid of what 'the Deadman' might do to him when he comes out of hiding this time, because Undertaker had ran out of ideas. He stomped out the Undertaker's flame, and now that has happened, 'the Deadman's mystique was gone!
Raven began to discuss what he'd had to go through to arrive in the World Wrestling Federation, denoting it as nine years of long, hard work to make it here. He'd been thrown aside, and forced to fight for scraps on the streets for far too long. While the Undertaker was headlining WrestleMania and winning WWF Championships, he was living out of his car and spending nights in prison because he was homeless! Enough about the Undertaker - what about him? What about Raven!
. 7) Chris Benoit def. Chris Jericho (7:35)Tonight, we were in for a wrestling clinic between two Canadians that knew each other more than extremely well. They have had wars over the WWF Intercontinental Championship over the course of the year, but tonight was the time for Y2J and 'the Canadian Crippler' to lock up one more time. After racing away from the enraged Big Show after making less-than-complimentary comments towards the 500-pounder on SmackDown, tonight Chris Benoit had a message to send Y2J, and it involved making him suffer. Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho knew each other so well from their matches across the world, with Jericho managing to find a way out of Benoit's holds, and Benoit making it to the ropes when Jericho tried his. Jericho broke out the fast-paced offense, a flying forearm and a spinning wheel kick scoring a two count, before Benoit sidestepped a missile dropkick to begin work on the fan favorite. 'The Rabid Wolverine' chopped away at Jericho and cut a comeback short with a gutbuster, before violently going after the shoulder with a hard toss into the ring post at ringside! Jericho remained in the match, with a missile dropkick finally delivered. Y2J for the Walls of Jericho when Benoit shoved Jericho shoulder-first into the ring post, before scoring with a series of German suplexes! Benoit tried the Diving Headbutt and got nothing but canvas, when Y2J hit the bulldog and followed with a Lionsault attempt, which Benoit dodged narrowly: and the Crossface was applied! Jericho was screaming in pain, finally forced to tap out!
Chris Benoit refused to relinquish the Crossface on Chris Jericho after the bell, the fans in Boston booing 'the Rabid Wolverine' loudly as the referee struggled to restrain the cold-hearted Canadian from his tight grip! But that's when the Big Show made his way down the rampway, with the 500-pounder still having it out for Y2J! Benoit continued to put the boots to Jericho as 'the Giant' stomped into the ring over the ropes, grabbing a wounded Jericho by the throat and powering him up for a major drop with a powerful Chokeslam! Big Show had a scowl on his face after Jericho's comments made about him both on SmackDown and earlier tonight, when Benoit inexplicably applied the Crossface on Y2J a second time! The referee tried restraining Benoit again just for Show to shove him away - this Coalition beating leaving Y2J with his mouth shut - as Jericho was soon left hurting on the canvas..
Back in the dressing room, the WWF Champion Kurt Angle was seen getting speaking with Stephanie McMahon as he tried to leave for the ring. The Olympic Gold Medalist was telling his girlfriend that this was something he had to do, not just for himself, but for the good of the Coalition. Steph tried reasoning with Kurt that the Coalition were fine, that he'd seen what Big Show and Chris Benoit had just done to Chris Jericho out there. 'The Megastar' was insistent on being okay despite his nagging injuries, telling 'the Billion Dollar Princess' to remain in the backstage area. Steph watched in concern, as the beat-up Kurt Angle was heading to the ring, to apparently call out Triple H!
We returned live to the parking lot, where Kane was still waiting with Commissioner Mick Foley pacing along beside him. 'The Commish' asked 'the Big Red Machine' was happy: the night was nearly done, and he'd wasted each and every second of it out here. He was wasting his time! Kane remained silent, as Mick repeated himself in how long they'd known each other. They'd both hit each other as hard as they have before. Is this all worth it? Kane finally responded to Mick to tell him that it was, that it had to be. Stone Cold Steve Austin made a choice, he chose the wrong one, and he must be destroyed! Mick backed off calmly, when Kane continued on walking until a familiar pick-up truck pulled into the lot: the brakes halting right the vehicle in front of 'the Big Red Machine!'
Stone Cold Steve Austin got out and immediately came to blows with the seven-foot monster, engaging him after threatening to end his career one week ago! The Commissioner screamed for security, as Kane hammered on Stone Cold. He sent him sailing into the back of his truck, telling Austin that he shouldn't have come back! Kane tried to climb into the bed of the truck, when Austin rose up with a lead pipe in hand: knocking Kane down to the concrete! Austin dove off the bed onto the dazed monster, with Austin mounting Kane on the floor with a flurry of hard right hands! Austin then reached for the lead pipe once again, ready to strike Kane in the skull when security arrived at the scene - restraining Austin from him! Stone Cold screamed for freedom, while Kane got up and tried going after him! Foley tried remaining between the two of them, before Austin was escorted away - not before flipping 'the Big Red Machine' off!
. In the building, the arrival of the WWF Champion Kurt Angle led to the furious boos from the FleetCenter crowd on hand. The packed house did not like seeing the Olympic Gold Medalist, as he lonesomely walked to the ring with all of the arrogance in the world. He appeared timid as he climbed into the ring, the result of his injuries sustained from Hell in a Cell eight days ago, as well as the Rock Bottom through a table suffered on SmackDown. 'The Megastar' stood in the ring, telling the people that they all knew exactly why he was here. He was here to call out the same man that he laid waste to in the fiercest match in World Wrestling Federation history. Not since the terrible Commissioner Mick Foley plummeted from the top of Hell in a Cell - at the hands of the Undertaker - had anybody seen a brutal, bloody and traumatic encounter. But in the end, despite everything that transpired: it was the man before them that walked out WWF Champion. Not just the champ however, but the better man. That made Kurt Angle a bigger man than the person he wanted to address: Triple H! Angle relayed what had gone down, where Triple H utilized the vile use of the sledgehammer to assault an uninitiated Edge and Christian in an unprovoked attempt at assassination. He knew 'the Game' was lonely, and he knew 'the Game' was down on his luck: but Kurt called it downright pathetic!
'The Megastar' declared that he may be sore, and he may be unable to compete: but he wasn't afraid to beat 'the Game's ass again here tonight - when the Rock made his return to the huge ovation of the people in Boston! 'The Brahma Bull' had previously been seen laying waste to Shane McMahon, but now he looked to be using this opportunity to confront the man he meets at the Survivor Series - Kurt Angle! The fans chanted for the surprise second appearance of 'the People's Champ', who marched up and down the ring opposite a reluctant and defensive WWF Champion. As Rock watched Kurt from afar, the WWF Champion asked him why he was out here. Was he using this prime opportunity to yet again beat up on him? Was it an intimidation game for Rock? Angle complained that he had had enough of the trash talk his rival was spouting, when Rock snatched the microphone out of his hand and told Kurt to shut his jabroni mouth, because when the Rock came to Boston, Massachusetts, he came to whoop somebody's candyass! The people of Boston had packed the FleetCenter full tonight, hoping to see Rock layeth the SmackDown on Kurt Angle exactly like he did last Thursday night. But that's not how it turned out to be. He claimed Kurt Angle cried wolf, claiming injuries and claiming he was too busy hurting to step into the ring on the opposite side of the ring from 'the Brahma Bull'. Now Kurt's out here calling out Triple H, and it might shock some people - but it did not shock the Rock.
The Rock and Kurt Angle went head to head, as 'the Great One' told Kurt he was as predictable as a one-armed man in an arm-wrestling contest, and as brave as Scooby-Doo on crack - which is why the Rock was out here tonight to give the people exactly what they deserve! Angle was disgusted, taking another microphone and telling Rock that was pathetic. He knew that his next top contender was a coward and a brute, but this took the cake! Kurt asked Rock if putting him through a table with the Rock Bottom last Thursday night wasn't enough, and told Rock that at the rate he was going, there wouldn't be a Survivor Series! Angle went on a tirade reminding the Rock of their past encounters, how he beat Rock not once but twice - for each of his two reigns as WWF Champion. And come Survivor Series in three weeks, the Olympic Gold Medalist would add a new accolade to his ever-growing list. On the anniversary of his World Wrestling Federation debut one week ago, Kurt Angle vowed to make it a triple-whammy - a hatrick - of victories against the so-called 'Great One!' Angle asked Rock if he was getting through to him, when Rock blasted him with a series of right hands! Rock cornered Kurt, not wanting to wait for the Survivor Series, when almost too quickly, Chris Benoit came running down to the ring!'The Rabid Wolverine' jumped the Rock from behind and tried to stop his attack on the WWF Champion, but Rock fired back with more rights - when the Big Show came jogging down to the ring as well!
Rock delivered a DDT to 'the Canadian Crippler', but the Big Show clubbed Rock from behind and delivered an unruly headbutt to the head of the Samoan! Kurt Angle recovered and blasted Rock with the WWF Championship, with the three members of the Coalition now putting the boots to 'the People's Champ!' Angle ordered Show and Benoit to hoist Rock up so he could nail him with the title belt again, but before he could do so: Triple H stepped out to the rampway! The roof nearly came off the FleetCenter, as 'the Game' stood with a thousand yard stare towards the ring. 'The Cerebral Assassin' marched towards the ring, where he immediately entered and struck Benoit in the abdomen with the sledgehammer! Big Show charged 'the Game' and was dumped out to the floor, before delivering a spinebuster to the Olympian! 'The Megastar' was down, but as Triple H hammered on the man that beat him at No Mercy in Hell in a Cell: Chris Benoit came back with the Crossface applied on Triple H! 'The Game' was riving in pain much like last week, as Kurt got up and looked to recover - when the Rock came back to hammer on Kurt in the corner - before walking right into the Chokeslam from the Big Show! The Coalition were once again dominant in this battle for supremacy over D-Generation X, when the New Age Outlaws came out to the ring with steel chairs - Road Dogg and a bandaged Billy Gunn finally ridding the ring of a pleased Kurt Angle! The Coalition raised their hands high on the aisleway, as Triple H and Rock recovered in the ring with the Outlaws. Angle gestured he was smarter than them all, but how long could the WWF Champion's luck last for?
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SmackDown! - November 2, 2000 Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York Broadcast on UPN Taped October 31, 2000
A video package aired, reviewing the impending chaos that would be sure to ensue between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Kane. 'The Big Red Machine' spent the entire night reeking havoc on the backstage area, impatiently awaiting the arrival of the returning 'Texas Rattlesnake'. Incensed at the Texan's guts to show up after the beating he'd dished out one week prior, Kane would attack several members of backstage staff, including Michael Cole, a parking attendant - and even former WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Gillberg. Commissioner Mick Foley had nearly had enough with the seven-foot monster's destructive habits, when Austin would finally show up to fight in the parking lot! Austin and Kane went at it with Austin trying to smash a lead pipe over the skull of Kane until 'the Commish' beckoned a crew of referees and security to finally stop the brawl! Both were dragged away screaming, as Foley remembered everything Shane McMahon had told him in recent weeks, regarding the concept of liability.
The opening video package aired, bringing us to the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York! Pyrotechnics lit up the stage and the rafters overlooking the ring, while the fans remained loud and prepared for SmackDown!, with just under two-and-a-half weeks remaining before the Survivor Series. Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler welcomed us to the show, on a night where the WWF Champion Kurt Angle would team up with the Big Show to do battle with the super forces of Triple H and the Rock, with 'the Game' and 'the Great One' seeking revenge for what the Coalition did to them on Monday night!
. The fans in Rochester were delighted as the WWF Intercontinental Champion Rikishi made his way down to the ring. After a successful title defense on RAW is WAR against Mark Henry, the Samoan climbed into the ring and discussed how great it was to have redeemed everything, and been able to put the past behind him once and for all. The fans generously supported the 400-pounder, as how he claimed that being the WWF Intercontinental Champion was by far the biggest highlight of his career - but he still had work to do to prove he was deserving. 'Big Kish' discussed the unpredictable nature of the World Wrestling Federation, reiterating that winning this title was a long, long time coming. It's exactly like he used to say, in order to make a difference: you had to clean the streets. Rikishi pointed out the path of bodies laying in 'the Big Red Machine's wake. He had beaten up officials, parking attendants, even Gillberg - but how about Kane try and fight someone his own size for a change? Rikishi was calling out the monster and the crowd grew loud, when the flames erupted on the stage and Kane made his way down to the ring! 1) WWF Intercontinental Champion Rikishi def. Kane by disqualification (2:55)In a move that surprised everybody, the WWF Intercontinental Champion had decided to put his influence as a champ to good use, challenging 'the Big Red Machine' out for a fight to kick off SmackDown. Kane had to be in a furious mood following the parking lot collision he had engaged in with Stone Cold Steve Austin on RAW is WAR, that almost had fatal consequences when Austin tried using a lead pipe to bash his skull in. Kane and Rikishi started out trading fists at ringside, when Rikishi was able to overpower Kane and sent him reeling into the steel steps! The fight continued inside, where Rikishi was able to power the seven-foot monster up for a Samoan drop for a near fall, before walking right into a big boot! Kane soared off the top rope with a flying clothesline and a sidewalk slam for two, before 'Big Kish' absorbed a headbutt from the monster and dropped him with a belly-to-belly suplex! Kane tried turning the tide on Rikishi, who superkicked him over the top rope to the floor. Kane however landed on his feet, when the fight continued again on the floor! Kane reached out of desperation, plowing Rikishi with a lethal chairshot to the skull!
The match had been thrown out by the referee, which Kane grabbed by the collar. After losing by disqualification however, it seemed less about winning for 'the Big Red Machine', who barbarically tossed the official down to the steel steps. Rikishi was busted wide open, the WWF Intercontinental Champion in a bad way as the monster picked up the hefty steel steps. He planned to destroy 'Big Kish', when Stone Cold Steve Austin immediately rushed down to ringside! Austin jumped Kane from surprise, immediately hammering away at Kane before being thrown away. Austin used this to his advantage, propelling himself off the steel steps with a Lou Thesz press on the seven-foot monster! Kane finally tossed Austin away from him, with Kane immediately escaping the clutches of an all set Stone Cold!
Stone Cold Steve Austin climbed into the ring, 'the Texas Rattlesnake' with a microphone in hand asking Kane if he was running away with his tail between his legs. Austin tried provoking the monster, claiming that he was a yellow-bellied coward that liked kicking ass, but hated getting his ass kicked! Stone Cold cursed, daring Kane to step inside and try to end his career again, to which Kane shook his head from the rampway. With that, the redneck told Kane that since he wouldn't bring the fight: Austin would bring the fight to him! Stone Cold left the ringside area and immediately came to blows with Kane again, the two brawling up near the stageway! Kane powered Austin up, looking to fireman's carry slam him off the stage, when Austin slipped free and nailed him with three big haymakers. Kane was teetering on the edge ahead of a ten-feet drop: but Kane grabbed Stone Cold by the throat! Kane and Austin continued to duke it out, with referees finally coming onto the scene before Kane could Chokeslam Austin to the depths of hell! The crowd booed with Kane attacking officials. This brawl looked to continue!
We returned to footage taken from during the commercial break, where the war between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Kane continued in the backstage area, as 'the Texas Rattlesnake' chased 'the Big Red Machine' down the hall, jumping him from behind! Austin knocked Kane down and stomped a mudhole in the behemoth, before being intercepted by referees. Austin took drastic measures in his beating, even laying his hand on officials and sending one over a table! But this allowed enough time for Kane to fight back to his feet, using a nearby toolkit and smashing it over the head of 'the Rattlesnake!' Austin was down and out when the monster mounted him, looking to choke him out right there and then - when Commissioner Mick Foley raced to the scene with a crew of security behind him! Security was quick to escort Kane to his feet, while Mick screamed at security to ban him from the building! Foley had had enough of the outbreaks of fighting these two men had been involved in, while Stone Cold talked trash towards Kane asking if that's all he had! Mick tried to back Steve away as Kane left the scene, but Austin responded to Foley gratefully saving his life by flipping him off and walking away! Foley was left disrespected by Austin.
. In the building, an eerie soundtrack played bringing out the mysterious individual that left the Undertaker laying seven days ago, Raven. He stretched his arms out whilst holding the crowbar he used to bash 'the American Badass's head in last week, while it appeared that this newcomer was making his way down to the ring. Raven was booed loudly by the fans in Rochester, as he told the people that he hoped they at least saw it from his perspective a little better. Raven began to address his actions in beating down the Undertaker seven days ago. But in describing the attack, Raven thought it would be better suited to roll a replay of what he did on the OvalTron. Back in the ring Raven had a sickening smirk on his face, as he told the fans that most WWF Superstars would come out here and say they were making an impact. But to him, it wasn't about making an impact - it was about a miscarriage of justice being handled appropriately by a tortured soul by himself. Allowing the hostile crowd to introduce himself, he explained that he could tell a lot of stories about where he'd been, but for all they knew it would be fictional. Raven claimed he was an entity and an enigma, and that allowed him to be an open book. What Raven could tell the fans was that while the Undertaker succeeded in mystique, of burying people alive and trapping people in caskets, he was left to watch. For so many years, Raven watched as 'the Deadman' proclaimed how this was his yard, and would ruin anyone that stepped foot in his yard - but those days were over now. For just under a decade, the Undertaker has had all of the glory and fame, while Raven has been left at home to pick up the scraps! He scratched and clawed, for no recognition and no benefits!
Raven had spent night after night bleeding out in the back of his car after engaging in such unruly and gritty matches, while the Undertaker has constantly received nothing short of a hero's welcome anytime anybody saw his stupid motorcycle show up! What about him? What about Raven! He expressed his disgust, but claimed those days were over. Nobody had heard from 'the Deadman' in seven long days, and that's all the proof they needed: that Undertaker wasn't the same man he once was! Raven gloated in that fact claiming that he had arrived in the World Wrestling Federation, and now it was a new day. He referred to Undertaker's decade of destruction as being flushed down the toilet, all thanks to what he did! But what he wanted 'Deadman' to do was one thing: if he had any dignity left, if he had any of that dark, sadistic side to him left - he wanted him to come face to face with him in three weeks at the Survivor Series, and that we would all see the unappreciated greatness that is the enigma, Raven! Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore". The fans booed aloud, leaving the ring with an eerie look on his face. Who was this enigma, and did he just call out the Undertaker?
. In the backstage dressing room, Edge and Christian were still nursing their wounds after being nailed with the sledgehammer of Triple H this past Monday on RAW is WAR. Edge clenched an icepack to his head while Christian was exaggeratingly bandaged from the incident. The two remained seated on the couch as both began to quip over who had the worst pounding headache, when WWF Champion Kurt Angle walked in with a big smile on his face. 'The Megastar' asked his buddies how they were doing, before interrupting their attempts at a response to claim what a great week it was! The Coalition got the better of not just Triple H, but the Rock as well! The Olympic Gold Medalist was fully healed from Hell in a Cell so it seemed, as Angle walked away bragging how good it was to be WWF Champion, leaving Edge and Christian groaning in pain.
We returned to see the WWF Hardcore Champion Lance Storm inserting a Canadian dollar in the soda machine, just to have it rejected. With the title around his waist, 'the Pride of Calgary' grunted as he couldn't believe the machine only accepted American currency. He claimed it was typical, trying the coin again while Crash Holly was spotted peeking behind the door beside him. With the 24/7 rule suspended, Lance was able to take it easy, but all of a sudden 'the Houdini of Hardcore' jumped on the back of Storm like a koala! Storm struggled, when Crash grabbed a potted plant and slammed it over the head of the champ! Crash covered and shouted for a referee, who claimed that he couldn't do anything! Crash was annoyed but left in sadness, apparently not getting the memo regarding Lance's agreement with the board of directors!
. 2) T&A and Trish Stratus def. WWF Tag Team Champions Too Cool and Jacqueline (4:18)With a singles victory against D-Von Dudley on RAW is WAR for Albert, Trish Stratus ordered her men to try and incapacitate the remaining Dudley Boy, with Bubba Ray on the shelf with a concussion. It seemed to be part of the plan, as Trish smiled when Too Cool hit the ring to run them off - Trish having made it known in recent weeks that T&A were looking for the WWF Tag Team Championship. The veteran former WWF Women's Champion Jacqueline meanwhile wanted to see just how much Trish had improved in her recent training endeavors. Trish insisted on started when Jackie immediately took the fight to her, with a snapmare and an enzuigiri rocking Trish for a near fall. This was when she frantically tagged in Test, and begrudgingly Grandmaster Sexay became legal. Sexay tried to get the better of the tall Canadian with a flying headscissors and a drop toe hold, but when attempting a hurricanrana Test was able to powerbomb him! Test and Albert pounded on Sexay and choked him in the corner, when Sexay was finally able to make the tag to Scotty 2 Hotty after a missile dropkick off the top! Scotty ran wild with a DDT off the top rope for Albert, when Jackie wanted the tag! Jackie went after Trish, dragging her around by the hair, while T&A looked to rescue her just to find themselves in a brawl at ringside with Too Cool! Back inside, Jackie connected with a diving crossbody off the top, in turn allowing Trish to hook the tights and steal the win!
Jacqueline was left baffled, as Trish Stratus immediately scarpered out of the ring to join Test and Albert on the rampway. Too Cool were left laying at ringside, while T&A immediately raised Trish's hand as the winner of this six-person mixed tag match! It remained to be seen exactly how much Trish had improved, but this win over the WWF Tag Team Champions Too Cool had to do them immense favors in the tag team division!
. In the backstage area, the APA were congregated in their office, as Bradshaw and Faarooq discussed the World Series, with Bradshaw passionately telling his longtime partner how much he loved New York while Faarooq puffed on a cigar, nodding in agreement. Dean Malenko then entered the room, looking for advice. The APA heard him out while Malenko took a seat beside them. Dean tried opening up, telling the boys about his problems - he lost the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship, he lost his mojo, and now he's got Perry Saturn looking to rekindle their friendship with Terri? Faarooq immediately didn't want to hear it, as Malenko tried to connect with Bradshaw on how 'the She-Devil' had led them both on. Bradshaw then slammed his beer can down and told Malenko he didn't want to hear it, standing up and showing 'the Ladies Man' the door! Malenko didn't look ready to fight the APA, when he took a wad of cash from his wallet, repeatedly claiming to have money! The APA looked at each other in wonder.
Back on SmackDown, Chris Jericho was seeing with a noticable bandage on his elbow as a result of last Monday's beating at the hands of the Big Show and Chris Benoit. Y2J was walking along, when X-Pac showed up and told Jericho he was looking pretty sore tonight, shame he opened his mouth. Jericho fired back, telling X-Pac how he hadn't exactly been setting the world on fire lately. Y2J then discussed his daddy issues with DX, calling X-Pac "junior" and telling him his best seemed to be behind him. X-Pac got annoyed at the Canadian, telling him it was no wonder 'the Giant' was out to kick his ass. X-Pac also wanted to kick his ass, as he told Jericho he wanted to face him tonight, so Y2J could hear him make some noise. Y2J responded, telling X-Pac that he knew how much he loved sucking it: but he had two words for X-Pac, and those were to blow him! Y2J walked away laughing at X-Pac, leaving him furious!
. 3) Val Venis and Steve Blackman def. Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko (w/Terri) (3:20)With 'the Big Valbowski's repeat wins against Dean Malenko, Perry Saturn had tried his hand at taking on Val Venis this past Sunday night on MTV's Heat, defeating him while an unimpressed Malenko was seen watching on from the backstage area. Saturn appeared to try and rekindle their days as members of the Radicalz with the former WWF Light Heavyweight Champion, after searching for a worthy tag team partner over the past few months. Malenko was reserved on the idea however, noting his ex-partner Terri was now in relations with his former tag team partner. Tonight Val Venis enlisted the help of Steve Blackman to battle the two unlikely partners, and quickly it became clear that 'the Ladies Man' was not trusting of Perry Saturn. Malenko was quickly taken down by 'the Lethal Weapon', while Venis followed up in working the arm of Dean. The tag was made to Perry who went to town on the adult film star, a German suplex scoring a near fall. Saturn went up for a springboard moonsault that missed, and Blackman was made the legal man with Malenko! Blackman lit him up with kicks, when Malenko rolled through a dragon sleeper with a victory roll - but Val was able to deck him! Blackman rolled backwards into one of his own, giving his team the win.
'The She-Devil' was not pleased by Dean Malenko's loss, but as Steve Blackman had his hand raised besides Val Venis, Perry Saturn could be seen entering the ring and yelling at 'the Ladies Man!' We had seen this from Saturn in his previous quest for a tag team partner, but the APA soon made their way out to the ring! Saturn was confused as was Terri, when Bradshaw and Faarooq sidestepped Val and Blackman to begin a beatdown on Perry Saturn! Malenko backed out of the ring leaving Terri devastated, as Saturn's efforts in fighting back were thwarted - the APA leaving Saturn laying with a double powerbomb! An irate Terri slapped Dean for orchestrating this, when flames erupted from the corners of the ring: again bringing out Kane!
Kane was back again despite being banned from the building by security members earlier tonight. 'The Big Red Machine' marched down to the ring, passing Val Venis and Steve Blackman: attacking them with a big boot for 'the Big Valbowski', and a throat thrust for 'the Lethal Weapon!' Kane stood at ringside awaiting the APA daring him to step into the ring - Kane complying! Bradshaw and Faarooq rushed the monster as he entered, trying to put this behemoth in his place: but Kane fired back with a Chokeslam for Faarooq! Bradshaw rushed Kane with more heavy right hands, when 'the Big Red Machine' would plant him with a devastating Tombstone Piledriver!
. The crowd booed loudly seeing the fallen members of the APA, as Kane snatched a microphone and began to growl into it. He told the people that they all thought they knew him. They all thought they could fix him, but he couldn't be fixed! Commissioner Mick Foley tried to banish him, but he couldn't be banished: all that he wanted was Stone Cold Steve Austin! Kane paced the ring enraged, when finally Stone Cold Steve Austin came stomping down to the ring - yet another brawl breaking out at ringside! It was deja vu in the Blue Cross Arena, as Austin once again brought the fight to Kane - clotheslining him over the barricade! Austin and Kane continued to trade fists in the crowd, with 'the Big Red Machine' catching Austin with a big boot and teasing a Tombstone Piledriver attempt - but Austin broke free and walloped Kane with a big chair shot!
Stone Cold and Kane were bitter rivals now, as 'the Texas Rattlesnake' brought the fight to 'the Big Red Machine' out of the arena - now in the lobby of the Blue Cross Arena! Austin fought with Kane by a hot dog vendor, when Kane clocked Steve with a metal fryer! This monster was out of control, as he again picked Austin up and sent him sailing through a glass window! The crowd on hand outside of the arena were shocked, as Kane stood tall over a bloodied Stone Cold Steve Austin! This man was dangerous, when Commissioner Mick Foley showed up with police officers on hand! Mick screamed for Kane to not move a step further, with the police squad quick to handcuff 'the Big Red Machine', escorting him away. As Foley also screamed for medics to attend to Austin, Kevin Kelly appeared to try and get a word with Foley over what he was going to do now. Stressed out, Mick said that he had had enough, and it was time for him to make his decision! Foley left, apparently heading to the ring!
Back on SmackDown, after the high-risk battle between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Kane took place moments ago, Commissioner Mick Foley was now making his way down to the ring! He did not seem pleased whatsoever, after 'the Big Red Machine' sent Stone Cold through a glass window in the lobby of the arena, in full view of fans no less. 'The Commish' climbed into the ring and explained that normally he would be joyous to be right here in Rochester, but tonight as they could tell: was proving to be a highly stressful night! Mick made note of the injuries sustained to Stone Cold Steve Austin at the hands of Kane, being thankful that 'the Texas Rattlesnake' was conscious and still moving - albeit badly cut up. As for Kane, he could not condone what he has been capable of - destroying rooms, annihilating WWF Superstars, it was all too much! Kane had been arrested, and would be prosecuted to the full extent of the law, but that wasn't why he was out here tonight.
Mick said that he had thought a lot about everything as of late. When he was called by CEO Linda McMahon to take this position as the Commissioner of the World Wrestling Federation, he was excited. It was his opportunity to change how things had been ran for quite some time, at the reigns of the dastardly villains, the McMahon-Helmsley Faction. When he started this job, it was fun! But now, he had to wonder exactly how real things were going to get. He noted Shane McMahon as being his biggest critic, holding him liable for WWF Superstar injuries and for putting them in matches when they were less than one-hundred percent. That's just how things were in his day, maybe he's too old school. Maybe he's living in the past. But as much as Shane McMahon despised him, he may have a good point! With all of what's been going of late, maybe he wasn't the man to enforce all of these policies, and keep all of the boys in the back in line. Foley admitted that he would be lying if he said he hadn't considered resigning until tonight...but the Commissioner wasn't going anywhere! Foley bellowed that he was the man hired for this job, and on most accords he's doing a heck of a job considering how crazy things get. But just because the Coalition wanted him gone, he wasn't resigning for anybody!
The fans in Rochester were receptive to Mick Foley's refusal in resigning as WWF Commissioner, but quickly came Shane and Stephanie McMahon! The fans chanted derogatory things towards the girlfriend of WWF Champion Kurt Angle, who stepped out onto the stage asking Mick what on earth he was doing! 'The Billion Dollar Princess' told Mick that he wasn't thinking this through very well at all, that this was not how business should be conducted! Steph tried to make Mick hear it from her side, she ran the World Wrestling Federation for months - a lot better than he has - and demanded that Foley reconsider, and do the locker room a favor by resigning! As the McMahon children stepped into the ring, Mick recalled how she always knew how to get through to him. He recalled that when he fell twenty feet off of Hell in a Cell, she was the first person he saw after the match. With broken bones, and his teeth through his upper lip, an innocent younger Stephanie demanded he consider hanging up his boots and retiring in 1998...and much like tonight, Mick Foley was telling Stephanie McMahon no!
The Blue Cross Arena erupted, as Mick Foley reiterated that they would have to force him out, because he wasn't going anywhere. Stephanie McMahon was left in shock at the Commissioner's stubbornness, when an aggravated Shane McMahon grabbed the microphone and told Mick that this was beyond unprofessional! He didn't know who he thought he was, being responsible first-hand for everything bad that has happened to the World Wrestling Federation since he was tasked with the role! Shane was right in Mick's face, telling him that he didn't deserve to be Commissioner, that he wasn't a good authority figure, and that he should call it quits and go back home! Shane continued to rant in Mick Foley's face, clearly agitated after the Mandible Claw from Mankind stunt on Monday, when 'the Commish' responded: knocking Shane O'Mac down with a hard punch to the face! Shane was left down and out on the canvas, where Steph ran to his side - all the while Foley left the ring, with the adoring people on their feet, for the true authority of the World Wrestling Federation! This bad blood was only looking to get worse after punching out Shane McMahon!
. Triple H was taping his wrists in his locker room, when there was a door slam heard, and in stepped The Rock! The people in the Blue Cross Arena erupted with the longtime rivals standing face-to-face with one another, as the Rock discussed what happened last Monday night. Rock told Triple H that he knows what he tried to do, trying to help the Rock in his time of need. But the Rock certainly didn't want his help, nor did he need his help. They weren't friends and never would be, but tonight they had the task of teaming up to take on the jabroni weasel Kurt Angle, and the 500-pound pile of steaming cr*p, the Big Show. Rock told 'the Game' not to get in his way, and after tonight they could go back to their own separate ways. Triple H responded, telling Rock that if it was any consellation, he wasn't trying to help Rock: he was answering the call out made by that punk of a WWF Champion. He agreed they would never be friends, but whether it was Kurt Angle or whether it was the Rock who left Survivor Series as WWF Champion? It didn't matter, because 'the Game' would be right there to take what was his back. Rock told him it didn't matter about the title, he cared about laying the SmackDown on the Coalition tonight. Rock left, with tensions riding high between the two rivals-turned teammates.
Back from the commercial break, Jonathan Coachman was standing beside Eddie Guerrero, wanting to get his feelings known after being officially dumped by his ex-fiancee Chyna last Monday on RAW is WAR. 'Latino Heat' appeared full of life, telling 'Coach' that he felt good, in fact he felt better than he had in a long, long time. Eddie assured Coachman that his marriage may be off, but what that meant was that he was back on the market! Guerrero felt he had been reborn and that 'Mamacita' was missing out. He'd had phonecalls at each and every hour of the day since Monday, with the hottest honeys across the United States, but he wanted 'Coach' and everybody to meet his new "sweetheart". In walked the Kat, wearing a black wig and dressing exactly like his ex-fiancee! Eddie referred to her as "Chynette", wrapping his arm around her with Kat rubbing her hands all over 'Latino Heat'. Eddie was looking forward to getting back to business, a rematch with K-Kwik set for tonight.
. X-Pac made his way down to the ring for singles action, the D-Generation X member looking to solve his current state of affairs, in focusing more on himself than being a part of DX. He still crotch-chopped as the pyrotechnics spelled out his initial, when the lights went out and the countdown began! A pyrotechnics blast across the stage brought the people of Rochester to their feet, as Chris Jericho declared "Rochester is Jericho!" Y2J brushed off the beating received at the hands of the Big Show and Chris Benoit on Monday, claiming that unlike the crybaby standing in front of him, Jericho could take his beating like a man. Jericho knew the Big Show was a giant, he knew he was 500 pounds, and he knew how much he loved fast food - nearly as much as his boyfriend Kurt Angle! Y2J claimed he would beat "X-Skunk" tonight, and that he hoped Big Show was watching, with three Big Macs smushed into one hand, and Angle's "Olympic Gold Medals" in the other! X-Pac was ready to go, and Jericho hit the ring for the challenge. 4) Chris Jericho def. X-Pac (5:27)X-Pac had been trapped in a rut leading into tonight. Not taking the comments made by Shawn Michaels and Triple H to heart, his issues in coexisting with the New Age Outlaws as of late have led to the longtime D-Generation X member to focusing more and more on himself. As his losing streak continued however, X-Pac was not even willing to come to the aid of DX this past week on RAW is WAR, while the Coalition beat them down. Y2J had had his own issues with the Coalition, namely the Big Show - irking Show enough to leave Jericho laying after his hotly-contested match against Chris Benoit on Monday. Jericho was in his element in the opening moments, a spinning wheel kick causing X-Pac to slip to the outside to regroup. X-Pac tried to get back into the game, and finally would gain control of the match as Y2J missed a springboard dropkick, and received a roundhouse kick from the DX member. He connected with the Bronco Buster and executed a legdrop for a near fall, before climbing to the top rope and missing a diving leg drop! Y2J attempted a bulldog on X-Pac just for him to turn it around into another expertly-placed kick, when X-Pac tried cradling Jericho! It got a close call, when Y2J locked in the Walls of Jericho - forcing X-Pac to tap out.
Chris Jericho released the Walls of Jericho, as X-Pac's losing streak now continued to include tonight's loss. He rolled out to the floor as Y2J had his hand raised in victory, when all of a sudden the Big Show made his way down the rampway! 'The Giant' did not appear happy after hearing what Jericho said about him before match, but Jericho caught him with a baseball slide on the floor! Y2J tried to get a head start on the 500-pounder, who headbutted him and gorilla pressed him through the ropes back inside! X-Pac was conflicted in whether to act against the Coalition member, watching on as Y2J tried keeping up the fight - just for Show to grab him and power him up for a devastating Chokeslam! It was just like Monday night for Y2J, as Show stood in dominance in the ring. X-Pac meanwhile decided against making the rescue attempt for the loudmouth Canadian, walking away.
. In the backstage area Commissioner Mick Foley was seen walking the halls, when he was approached by a determined Kevin Kelly. Kevin wanted to get 'the Commish's thoughts after blasting Shane McMahon in the face, upon refusing to resign as Commissioner. Mick told Kevin that the second he punched Shane square in the face, he felt a weight lift from his shoulders. It felt good, and it made him realize that it was time for a new approach in how he did business! Mick said he was going to start running things differently in the World Wrestling Federation, and that included taking none of the Coalition's cr*p! Mick was starting in this approach, declaring that at the Survivor Series we would see Stone Cold Steve Austin take on Kane in a Last Man Standing match: and for all he cared, he hoped they would tear each other apart. Foley was heading for the APA's office to unwind, a newly invigorated Commissioner walking with poise!
A replay aired, reviewing the Chokeslam received by the Big Show for Chris Jericho, a second beating received for Y2J after making fun of 'the Giant' this week. We returned to SmackDown to see the Big Show come through the curtain, walking the halls before being approached by WWF Champion Kurt Angle. 'The Megastar' was amazed by Show, claiming that he really was 'the Giant' out there tonight! Angle further complimented Show, turning his frown into a huge smile. Show was blushing in disbelief as Kurt explained that's what he needed tonight. After what the Coalition did to them on RAW, the Rock and Triple H were sure to be out for his ass tonight, but Show couldn't let them. Angle trusted Show as a vital member of their group, and told him to stay focused for the tag team main event! The WWF Champion left, leaving Show to practically blush, assuring Kurt he could trust him.
. 5) Eddie Guerrero (w/The Kat) def. K-Kwik (3:38)The wedding was officially off for 'Latino Heat', his affair with the Kat forcing Chyna's hand in laying him out this past Monday night on RAW is WAR. Since then, Eddie Guerrero had made quick turnaround in three days, partnering up with the Kat - dressed exactly like Chyna tonight - to get ready to meet K-Kwik in a rematch from last week. K-Kwik was incensed at the girl he once dated now having her hands all over Eddie before the bell, chasing Eddie around the ringside area! Eddie slipped back inside and tried to take advantage, but K-Kwik was fast with a flying forearm taking him down. K-Kwik scored with an axe kick for a near fall, but Eddie was able to drop out to the floor. 'Chynette' affectionately helped him to his feet, when the rapper left the ring to confront the girl he once dated! This allowed Eddie to strike with a low dropkick from behind, bringing K-Kwik back inside to work over the knee. A single-legged Boston Crab didn't do the trick, as K-Dawg made the ropes. Eddie tried a suplex, but K-Kwik reversed - the Mic Check connecting! K-Kwik had the match won when 'Chynette' climbed onto the apron to distract the referee. K-Dawg got up to confront his former date, when Eddie was able to grab the loaded bouquet of roses he gave Kat before the match: clocking K-Kwik for the win!
Eddie Guerrero was able to slip away with another win against K-Kwik in this rematch from SmackDown last week, but it was all made possible with the assistance of his new female companion, the Kat! 'Chynette' climbed into the ring to hug her new man, as 'Latino Heat' grasped her butt tightly. Kat's hands were all over the former WWF Intercontinental Champion, when Chyna came marching down the rampway! 'The Ninth Wonder of the World' walked down to the ring to confront her ex-fiancee, all the while a dazed K-Kwik came from behind with an axe kick for Guerrero!
Chyna climbed into the ring to meet Eddie's new 'Mamacita', who sheepishly smiled innocuously in return. She tried walking away just for Chyna to grab her by her wig: ripping the black leather top off of the Kat! She fell to the canvas, where Chyna reached down and tore off her trunks - 'Chynette' exposed, left exposed in her bra and panties! As Eddie backed up the rampway with a humiliated Kat left behind, Chyna glared him in the eyes. This was not over for the former couple!
. Commissioner Mick Foley had made himself one of the boys in the APA's office, seen throwing darts at a board while Bradshaw and Faarooq nursed their wounds caused by 'the Big Red Machine' Kane earlier tonight. Mick commented how this really helped take the edge off, but Faarooq didn't agree, commenting that after what the seven-foot freak did to them tonight, they're feeling pretty damn ticked off! Bradshaw loudly threw his chair down, angrily talking about how Kane was a one man wrecking crew that the rest of the boys let walk all over them, but not them! They were the APA, two of the toughest dudes in the World Wrestling Federation. They weren't gonna let Kane walk over them. Mick saw their frustration and decided to give them what they wanted: a match with Kane this Monday night on RAW - if Kane is out of custody. Faarooq wanted something more, when Mick carelessly decided to sweeten the deal - offering them Kane inside of a fifteen-foot high Steel Cage! The APA shook hands with 'the Commish' in response. Kane was in for a real challenge.
Back on SmackDown, Chyna was stood speaking with K-Kwik, apologizing for getting him mixed up in all of this. K-Dawg responded similarly, explaining how he didn't realize the Kat was capable of being such a skank. He apologized about her engagement with Eddie Guerrero, but that he had her back. They bumped fists, when Jonathan Coachman appeared. 'Coach' wanted to try and get some words with her after failing this past Monday, and Chyna told him plain and simply: Eddie could run, hide, and stick himself near anything that walks by him all he wanted. Because this wasn't over, and that when it was he'd know about it, when 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' castrates him!
. 6) Essa Rios (c) def. Taka Michinoku (w/Funaki) to retain the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship (4:31)Essa Rios continued his winning ways this past Sunday night on MTV's Heat, successfully defending the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship against one-half of Kaientai, Funaki. Tonight was Taka Michinoku's opportunity to reclaim the title for the first time since the title's inception back in 1997, and Kaientai had to be out to stoop to new lows in order to dethrone 'the Daredevil'. Rios started off hot in a fast-paced exchange. He blocked Taka's attempts at a arm-wrench into an armdrag, then followed with a flying headscissors that propelled the challenger from the ring! Michinoku conspired with Funaki at ringside, when Essa went airborne with a somersault plancha over the ring post onto both members of Kaientai! Essa brought Taka back inside when Funaki nailed him with the Japanese flag from behind - Michinoku able to gain the upper-hand. Taka slowed Essa down and scored several two-counts, before locking in an armbar with hopes of forcing him to tap. Essa had the fans will him back into it, and a series of flying clotheslines connected - halted by Taka with a hurricanrana of his own! Michinoku picked Essa up when Funaki climbed onto the apron, but Essa reversed Taka and sent him bouncing off of Funaki: a tornado DDT connecting. Rios climbed to the top and scored with a beautiful 450 splash, to pick up the win!
Essa Rios was victorious yet again tonight, the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion continuing to fend off allcomers to his title. 'The Daredevil' raised his title proudly at ringside, all the while a furious Funaki stomped up and down the ring, aiding Taka Michinoku back to his feet. Kaientai were angry at the loss, but were sure to fight another day for the title.
. In the backstage corridor, the WWF Champion Kurt Angle was seen walking with the towering 500-pound Big Show beside him. The Olympic Gold Medalist told 'the Giant' to follow his lead tonight, and the big man could be a hero for the Coalition. Show responded telling him that he'd do anything for 'the Megastar', causing him to smile with confidence. Elsewhere, Triple H and The Rock walked down separate corridors on a splitscreen. Two longtime rivals would have to put their differences aside to fight a common enemy in the Coalition in just a few moments. Up next, the tag team main event awaited!
We returned to SmackDown to see Shane McMahon holding tissue paper to his bloodied nose, the son of the Chairman in disbelief over the fact that Commissioner Mick Foley had punched him in the face. Into frame walked his sister, Stephanie McMahon. 'The Billion Dollar Princess' had a smile on her face, as she told Shane that that's all they needed. She'd gotten in touch with mom, and that meant this Monday night on RAW is WAR: Linda McMahon would fire Mick Foley! Shane laughed in return, hugging Steph in celebration! The McMahons had plotted for this moment, but would the CEO force 'the Commish' out of his job?
. 7) The Rock and Triple H def. WWF Champion Kurt Angle and Big Show (10:35)After the beating they each received at the hands of Kurt Angle and the Coalition as RAW is WAR went off the air on Monday night, tonight saw the unique combination of the Rock and Triple H join forces to combat the WWF Champion and the seven-foot 500-pounder, the Big Show. They had been longtime rivals and would likely never be friends, but tonight the Rock and Triple H had to put their history aside for the greater good, opposite a confident Olympic Gold Medalist. Angle started out with Rock to kick things off in a preview of the Survivor Series, just for the challenger to sound off with a flurry of right hands, followed by a belly-to-belly suplex! Triple H tagged himself in, when Angle fled to tag in the Big Show. 'The Game' relied on attacking the lower body of 'the Giant', managing to stun him with a facebuster off the knee, but struggling with a spinebuster attempt. Show in turn manhandled the leader of D-Generation X, delivering a sidewalk slam and walking all over him with his 500-pound weight! Angle got in on the action, the beating continuing their rivalry that climaxed inside Hell in a Cell under two weeks ago.
The Coalition traded tags, but Triple H was able to catch Kurt with a DDT, and the tag was made to the Rock! Rock let the 500-pounder have it, managing to clothesline him out to the floor. The Coalition's control continued with Kurt Angle coming in with a German suplex to Rock, and the beating would continue, until Angle attempted an Ankle Lock - Rock able to send him into Show! Triple H got the tag and was able to deliver a spinebuster to Big Show successfully, when it became a free-for-all with all men involved! In the melee Triple H finally caught the Olympian and had him set for a Pedigree, when Chris Benoit ran out to drag 'the Game' out of the ring! Benoit applied the Crossface on Triple H on the floor - out of sight from the official - while inside another Ankle Lock attempt by the WWF Champion led to Rock sending him into the ring post: turning back to receive the Rock Bottom! Rock pinned the WWF Champion!
If there was any doubt in the mind of the people that the Rock was a worthy number one contender to the WWF Championship, 'the Brahma Bull' had once again proven he could beat Kurt Angle tonight! The Rock stood tall in victory over a fallen Kurt Angle, when the Big Show climbed back into the ring to grab Rock by the throat. The 500-pounder clutched Rock tightly by the throat, but Rock was able to free himself and connect with a flying clothesline taking Show down! But while this was going on, Chris Benoit hit the ring with a snap suplex for 'the Great One'. Benoit put the boots to Rock as Kurt Angle returned to his feet. It was three-on-one against the Rock now, with the Coalition out to punish 'the People's Champ'. But finally Triple H returned to the scene - a sledgehammer in hand - rushing the ring and bashing Benoit across the skull with it! Show and Angle fled from the ring, backing away as Triple H stood tall beside a recovering 'Great One' in the ring. The longtime rivals had put their differences aside for one night here tonight, but who knew how this war would turn out when D-Generation X are back on RAW this Monday!
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Jakked - November 4, 2000 FleetCenter in Boston, Massachusetts Broadcast on syndication Taped on October 30, 2000 1) K-Kwik def. Big Bossman (3:15) With his dating days with the Kat now behind, K-Kwik looked to avenge his loss to Eddie Guerrero last Thursday on SmackDown tonight on Jakked. Up against the very man he defeated in his World Wrestling Federation debut this past summer, the Bossman had not forgotten the string of defeats he received, and was looking to put the hurt on the rapper early. K-Dawg rebounded with a flurry of offense, catching the Bossman off-guard with a flying forearm and a suplex scoring him a near fall. K-Dawg tried to come off the top with a missile dropkick just to have Bossman sidestep him, and from then on the Bossman took control of the match. He mounted K-Kwik with some rough punches, before taking him up to the top rope for a further beating. K-Dawg fired back and connected with the missile dropkick, before scoring with a scissors kick for a near fall. Bossman tried getting back into it with a chop block, but when trying for a Bossman Slam, K-Dawg landed on his feet and was able to put Bossman away with the Mic Check for the three. 2) The APA def. JR Ryder and Bob Evans (2:52)With a huge challenge ahead of them this Monday night on RAW is WAR - a handicap match with 'the Big Red Machine' Kane inside of a Steel Cage - Bradshaw and Faarooq were looking to get ready in action tonight. JR Ryder and Bob Evans rushed the APA bravely before the bell, with both men trying to get a head start on the WWF Superstars. They attempted a double suplex on Faarooq when Bradshaw came in: a double suplex delivered to both men! Bradshaw and Faarooq traded tags in pounding on JR Ryder, when a distraction from Bob Evans enabled him to connect with a DDT to gain control. Ryder and Evans took turns grounding Faarooq away from Bradshaw, when he caught Ryder off the middle rope and delivered a big spinebuster! Bradshaw made the tag, cleaning house of both men with a double shoulder block, scoring a pinfall with a powerbomb for a near fall. Evans came in just to be taken out for Faarooq, and despite Ryder's attempts, the Clothesline From Hell allowed Bradshaw to pick up the victory.
3) Tazz def. Crash Holly (3:25)Since losing the WWF European Championship, 'the One Man Crime Scene' had amounted an unfortunate string of losses, contributed by his lack of patience with the referees of the World Wrestling Federation. Tonight the ill-tempered thug was up against Crash Holly, the former multiple-time WWF Hardcore Champion who was unable to win the title last Thursday on SmackDown. Crash attacked Lance Storm at the vending machines, apparently not getting the memo about the suspension of the 24/7 rule. 'The Houdini of Hardcore' tried to outrun 'the Human Suplex Machine' just to wind up the recipient of a belly-to-belly suplex for a near fall. Tazz barked at the referee which allowed Crash to momentarily take control once more, getting cut short with another half-nelson suplex! Tazz was brutal with Crash, hammering and choking him in the corner. The thug continued to argue with the official when Holly came back with a hurricanrana, following up with a tornado DDT off the second rope for a two count. Crash wanted to try it again when Tazz reversed it: the Tazzmission taking him down and forcing him to tap out. 4) Dean Malenko def. Val Venis (4:22)While his troubled rekindling of the Radicalz with Perry Saturn continues after sending the APA to beat him up on SmackDown, Dean Malenko was here tonight to score his own victory against 'the Big Valbowski'. Val Venis had two pinfall victories against the former WWF Light Heavyweight Champion, and the scorned 'Ladies Man' looked to outsmart Val early with a technical exchange bringing the adult film star out of his element. Val used his power and fast hands to fire back, planting Malenko with a spinout powerbomb for a near fall! As Val continued to beat on Dean, Perry Saturn and Terri were seen watching with keen interest from the backstage area. Venis showboated to the ladies' cheers from the crowd, when Malenko struck with a backbreaker to gain momentum. Malenko grounded Val and tied him up in a bow-and-arrow stretch, before even applying a surfboard stretch though Val refused to submit. Malenko seeked a Tiger Bomb when Val broke out with a northern lights suplex, now bringing the fight back to Malenko! Malenko walked into the Russian legsweep, but as Val flew to the top for the Money Shot, Dean grew to his feet. Val soared with a diving crossbody anyway, but Malenko was able to reverse into a roll-up with his feet on the ropes - stealing the win!
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Sunday Night Heat - November 5, 2000 Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York Broadcast on MTV Taped on October 31, 2000 - Live from WWF New York Sunday Night Heat opened to the sight of a packed house on hand inside of the World Wrestling Federation's entertainment complex in WWF New York, showing MTV's DJ Skribble psyching up the already rabid fans in attendance. He promoted the fact that the APA would be here, that the mysterious Raven would be here, and that the metal band Godsmack would also be here. It was time for Sunday Night Heat, live on MTV!
The opening video package aired, bringing us to inside of WWF New York. The live crowd were rabid, as it appeared that the APA had marked their territory atop the stage in the entertainment complex! The APA's poker table was centerstage, and the door there was there as well. Michael Cole stood in front of Bradshaw and Faarooq's office for the night, as he welcomed everybody to the show. Michael discussed what was ahead of us tonight, including Lance Storm putting the WWF Hardcore Championship on the line against Crash Holly; and the former WWF Tag Team Champions the Hardy Boyz taking on the New Age Outlaws!
Michael continued, welcoming his co-hosts for the night - good longtime drinking buddies of his - the APA! Bradshaw and Faarooq entered through their door to a huge reaction from the WWF New York crowd, quick to raise their fists high in the air in dominance. Bradshaw remarked that this was their show tonight, and that if Michael's head grew any larger he would surely resemble a turnip! Faarooq stood idly by as the Texan called Michael out on his accusation that they were buddies, let alone drinking buddies! Faarooq commented that Cole still lived at his mom's house last time he checked. He looked to Bradshaw, who told him that he didn't know his mom but if his frosted tips were anything to go by, he could very well be his mom.
Michael Cole discussed the problems that the APA had had with 'the Big Red Machine', making note of a huge Handicap Steel-Cage match signed for tomorrow night on RAW is WAR. Faarooq gave his thoughts on it, saying how that seven-foot freak can go around pushing whoever the hell he wants around, but he made a big mistake when he thought he could walk all over the APA. Bradshaw said that they were always pounding ass - it even said it on their shirts - with all due respect to a real drinking buddy like Stone Cold Steve Austin, tomorrow night on RAW, Kane's ass belonged to the APA! Michael segued into our first match of the night, when Bradshaw took the microphone and proudly declared Sunday Night Heat as happy hour, because the two of them were going to sit down with Michael Cole and drink some beer, smoke some cigars, and watch some asses getting kicked!
. In the arena, Tazz made his way down to the ring, his head draped with the trademark black towel. The fans were less than thrilled to see 'the One Man Crime Scene', as he discussed how he didn't like the look of any of them either. The thug was in a foul mood as per, wanting to discuss his recent issues with World Wrestling Federation officials. Per Commissioner Mick Foley, he had been asked politely to apologize to referee Jack Doan. Out of respect for 'the Commish', he complied with the request: letting Jack that his conduct in recent weeks have been less than professional...but he swore to god that if Jack Doan screwed him again tonight, he wasn't afraid to lay his hands on him again! 1) Al Snow def. Tazz (3:34)'The One Man Crime Scene' had attributed several losses in recent weeks as a result of his hot temper. Upon losing the WWF European Championship to D-Lo Brown several weeks ago, the thug began lashing out on officials - namely poor Jack Doan. Whether he could keep it together after Commissioner Mick Foley request a formal apology from 'the Human Suplex Machine' was the question, going up against Al Snow. Snow had not forgotten it was Tazz that he lost the WWF European Championship to back in September, and immediately started hot with a northern lights suplex and a backslide garnering a two-count. Tazz took a breather when Snow shot through the ropes with a suicide dive, looking to keep things going back inside. Tazz fired back with a rough clothesline, before pounding aggressively on the head of Snow. A cobra clutch was applied, when Snow fought back to his feet - an armdrag breaking him free! Snow fired back and came off the top with a moonsault, just for Tazz to roll out of the way! Tazz then looked for the Tazzmission, when Snow cradled out of it: getting the three!
Al Snow slipped out of the ring quickly, having outsmarted 'the One Man Crime Scene' here tonight on Sunday Night Heat! Tazz was left in the ring in disbelief, knowing full well how close he was to locking in the Tazzmission tight. The thug was livid with his losing streak continuing, grabbing referee Jack Doan by the collar and knocking him out with a big right hand! Tazz stomped back and forth, while Al Snow continued his victory on the rampway.
. In his own personal dressing room, Raven was seen looking in disgust at the finely furnished suite that the World Wrestling Federation and MTV had set up for him. He looked around and talked about how when it came to fame, he didn't care for it. To him, the idea of glory came with being remembered for something, for example for the man they knew only as Raven - his idea of glory took place when he left the Undertaker laying last week on SmackDown. The demented individual chuckled to himself, saying he didn't care about money, he lived in poverty. He didn't care about fame, he liked the peace. Everything in his dressing room was an object, and just by looking at the rags he was wearing - you could tell he didn't care about these materialistic traits! Raven told the camera man to get out so he could get some peace - that was their exclusive! We were scheduled for a sit-down interview with Raven, later tonight.
We returned to Sunday Night Heat to reveal a video package, reliving the chaos and destruction that surrounded 'the Big Red Machine' Kane, as he hunted for Stone Cold Steve Austin this past Monday night on RAW is WAR. A brawl would finally take place in the parking lot, swiftly broken up by Commissioner Mick Foley and a crew of security just before 'the Texas Rattlesnake' could get revenge on Kane. Flash-forward to SmackDown, and it was Austin who saved WWF Intercontinental Champion Rikishi from the beating of a lifetime, a brawl that escalated on the rampway and soon into the backstage area! It was supposedly broken up, and Kane was banished from the building - when Kane once again hit the ring, laying waste to Val Venis, Steve Blackman and the APA! Austin returned and yet another fight broke out, reaching the lobby of the arena where Kane violently threw Austin through a glass window! Austin was badly cut up, while Kane spent a night in the jail cell!
We returned to Sunday Night Heat showing Michael Cole and the APA sat at the poker table on the stage at WWF New York, as they once again went over 'the Big Red Machine Kane's path of destruction. Faarooq reiterated what he said earlier, talking about how Kane's path of destruction would hit four steel walls tomorrow night in the cage once the APA had their way with him. Bradshaw encouraged his drinking buddy Michael to take a swig of beer, while Faarooq persuaded Cole to drink to take the pressure off. Michael took a swig, when Bradshaw patted him in the back hard - causing Cole to spit it out!
. In the arena, the WWF Hardcore Championship was about to be decided, as the champion Lance Storm made his way to the ring for title action. 'The Pride of Calgary' was met with loud boos, as he removed the title from around his waist and raised it high. Lance discussed how he may not have liked it at first, but the WWF Hardcore Championship was something he was growing to. He felt it was worth repeating the agreement in which he and the board of directors came to - that the tacky 24/7 rule was suspended so long as he was champ! This meant that lunatics like Crash Holly couldn't just crack a potted plant over his head and expect to take it from him. Lance commented on the title's lineage, how it had been a Tom and Jerry cartoon of cr*ppy proportion. But this was his title now, and in order to take it away from him, you had to work hard for it. This was the World Wrestling Federation, not animated cartoon violence! Finally Crash Holly made his way out to the ring to answer the remarks. 'The Houdini of Hardcore' claimed to not know half of what Lance just said, but what he did know was that the WWF Hardcore Championship didn't belong to him - it belonged to Crash! He vowed to kick Lance's ass, taking him down with a clothesline! 2) Lance Storm (c) def. Crash Holly to retain the WWF Hardcore Championship (4:09)At the helm of the current reigning WWF Hardcore Champion Lance Storm, it seemed that the initially dismissive 'Pride of Calgary' had taken to the title remarkably. With the 24/7 rule suspended, he aimed to bring true honor and respect to the formerly unpredictable title, which did not sit well with repeat former champion Crash Holly. Crash chased Lance out to the floor, introducing a shopping basket with groceries in: walloping Storm over the head with it! Crash continued to bring the fight to him, peeling a banana and stuffing it deep into the mouth of the Canadian. Holly followed with a dropkick, sending it everywhere! The challenger wanted to regain the title and return the title back to its roots, as a drop toe hold into the metal basket was used for a near fall. Lance was able to fire back with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker, when the champ focused on grounding Crash with an elbow drop across the knee. He continued his assault, but as Lance gestured for the Maple Leaf Crab, Crash was able to send Lance into the corner, and a shot with a pineapple scored him a near fall! Holly kept the ball rolling, looking for a running bulldog when Storm side-stepped it: the Super Kick giving Lance Storm the win!
Lance Storm had once again defended the WWF Hardcore Championship with dignity, as 'the Pride of Calgary' stammered back to his feet. The Canadian observed the wreckage of the ring, with smashed fruit all over from Crash Holly's escapades in bringing a shopping basket into the ring. Storm shook his head as he held, proudly displaying the title high.
. A video package aired, displaying the Right to Censor's logo flashing across the screen. Their sirens played, when video footage showed what the RTC were up to exactly. After kidnapping ring announcer Lilian Garcia six nights ago on RAW is WAR, we had heard nothing since. In the footage that followed, Steven Richards was gathered in an empty room with Bull Buchanan and the Goodfather seen guarding the door. 'The World's Strongest Man' Mark Henry watched with his arms folded, as Steven and WWF Women's Champion Ivory spoke to Lilian Garcia, who was tied to a chair! Richards told Lilian that she would see the light, that everybody watching RAW every Monday night tuned in and saw her introducing the talent. It was inappropriate, it was immoral, and her ways had to come to an end! Ivory got up close to Lilian, asking her how hot she thought she was. Lilian humbly responded but Ivory declared that the last thing the youth of today needed to see was Garcia's bouncing breasts in a tight, revealing shirt! Ivory commented on Lilian's short skirt revealing more than what should meet the eye, drawing Lilian to lash out about how crazy this all was! The video then cut out.
Michael Cole was back on the stage beside the APA at their poker table, remarking on how obscene it was for the Right to Censor to resort to kidnapping Lilian Garcia, and holding her hostage! Bradshaw got passionate about the freedom of speech, and how the RTC were nothing but a bunch of sideshow outcasts. He spoke about the right to express themselves, and claimed that Lilian had every right to show up in however revealing clothes she wanted!
Michael moved onto the topic of Chyna and Eddie Guerrero, sending us to a video package to review the week that the modern Bonnie and Clyde had had this past week. On Monday night, after an entire week of silence on the part of 'the Ninth Wonder of the World', Chyna answered her fiance's calls to help fix their relationship after he cheated on her with the Kat. Unfortunately for him, 'Latino Heat's begging and pleading did not work: the marriage was called off, and Chyna left her ex-partner laying with a shocking powerbomb! On SmackDown however, Eddie introduced his new squeeze: the Kat adorned in a black wig with leather gear. Eddie called her 'Chynette', and she played quite the part as Guerrero made good use of the loaded roses formerly synonymous with Chyna, to put away K-Kwik. Chyna then stormed to the ring, getting a hold of the Kat and ripping off her clothes! Kat was left in her bra and panties, and Chyna was glaring out Eddie - out for revenge on her ex-fiance!
We returned to Sunday Night Heat to the sight of William Regal fully suited, and making his way down towards the ringside area. The crowd booed upon the sight of the Englishman, as he salute the hostile people in attendance with a gentle wave of the hand. 'The Goodwill Ambassador' joined on commentary, immediately insulting the audacity of the barbarians in the building tonight! The WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown made his way out next, set for non-title action here tonight. The champ bombastically gyrated his head as he climbed to the second rope, bringing the people to his feet and appearing all ready to go here tonight.
His entrance would go interrupted however, as Joe E. made his way out to the rampway with a cocky strut. 'The Heatseeker' had not been seen in recent weeks due to an elbow injury, but this newcomer was quick to remind the people exactly who he was, with a microphone in hand. Joe E. discussed how he knew the people remembered who he was, as before he was sidelined by injury, he showed the most promise any of the shmucks in the audience had ever seen! The egotistically rookie continued, demanding the people allow him to once again prove why he was a thing of legend, soon adding that he was Joe E. Legend, and that was how he wanted to be known from this point on! The brash confidence impressed William Regal on commentary, but D-Lo Brown had other things to say about him. D-Lo mocked Joe E's new surname, telling him that the only thing legendary about him would be when he whips his butt into gear! D-Lo told Joe E. that he'd been there and done it before, and if there is anything people hate more than a punk ass like him - it was claiming to be the real deal. D-Lo reiterated that he was the real deal, and challenged Joe E. to come on down and fight! Regal was disgusted by the WWF European Champion's comments. 3) WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown def. Joe E. Legend (3:59)With the return to the ring of the man now choosing to be known as Joe E. Legend, 'the Heatseeker' had a lot to live up to with that name. He hoped to get things started on the right track, taking on the WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown here tonight on Sunday Night Heat. William Regal was a one-man commentary booth, and was extremely receptive as Joe E confidently outwrestled Brown early on. That's when D-Lo hit the brakes on the newcomer, resorting to a spinning heel kick to take control. Regal was mortified at the fact a man like D-Lo represented Europe, as D-Lo climbed to the second rope and pounded away at the temple of Legend, until Legend was able to drape him throat-first over the top rope. Joe E. was confident and full of poise, stomping away at the leg of D-Lo and even attempting a figure-four leglock. D-Lo was able to kick him shoulder first into the ring post, when Joe E. returned to receive a powerbomb from the champ for a near fall! Brown looked to follow up with the Sky High, which Legend reversed into a sunset flip for a near-upset, when Brown returned and caught Joe E. a second time with it - getting the win!
D-Lo Brown had come out on top against a returning Joe E. Legend tonight on Heat, once again proving that he was WWF European Champion for a reason. William Regal didn't appear to think so however, commenting on how a ghetto man like him was a poorly suited choice for a European representative! Brown celebrated his win on the second rope, when Legend came from behind with a low blow! Joe E. was a sore loser, and immediately began to pound on the WWF European Champion after the match. Legend wasn't looking like one exactly, but 'the Goodwill Ambassador' even stood up from his seat at the announce table and applauded the rookie on his efforts! 'The Heatseeker' smiled, leaving the ring, clearly with D-Lo's title in mind.
. We returned to WWF New York, where Michael Cole was still seated with the APA beside them. The three discussed William Regal, to which Bradshaw commented on 'the Goodwill Ambassador' as being a pansy, while Joe E. Legend was a guy the APA would love to rough up in the ring. Michael acknowledged how many bottles of beer was sitting on the table in amazement, when Faarooq tried putting the blame on Michael for drinking so many of them!
Michaels laughed it off, sending us to a video package reviewing the week that the Coalition had had. With Kurt Angle still hurting, the Coalition had to restore faith that they were the best thing going in the World Wrestling Federation. Edge and Christian would have some help from Shane McMahon to beat the New Age Outlaws in a Street Fight, but when the Outlaws were left down and out, it was Triple H that made his return. With a sledgehammer in hand, he cleaned house of Edge and Christian. Later that night Kurt Angle acted as a prideful leader, calling out 'the Game' when the Rock answered. But it would all turn out to be a set-up designed by the Coalition, who planned terrible things for the Rock when D-Generation X made the save, only to fall short as a result of the numbers game! Things escalated on SmackDown, where lifelong rivals Triple H and the Rock teamed up to defeat Kurt Angle and the Big Show, when the Rock pinned the WWF Champion!
. Back at WWF New York, Michael Cole and his guest co-hosts the APA now stood in front of the stage to discuss the situation between the Coalition, the Rock and D-Generation X. Faarooq made note of X-Pac's ignorance. With a war going on, he was choosing to be selfish and wasn't even any good at focusing on his own winning ways! Bradshaw called the situation exactly that - a war between the two most dominant factions in the World Wrestling Federation - and that something had to give to appear superior! Behind them, a production team were on hand. Cole touted that coming up next, we would hear the critically-acclaimed metal band Godsmack perform their hit single "Awake" live, in the entertainment complex!
Back on Sunday Night Heat, the stage was set in WWF New York for the arrival of Godsmack, but first Michael Cole and the APA discussed the uncertain future of the Commissioner, Mick Foley. The APA had a lot of love for the man they played darts with on Thursday night, claiming that 'the Commish' was a real man of the people unlike Shane McMahon! Faarooq disputed whether Vince was a better boss, but Bradshaw reminded us that Mick had been under a lot of pressure as of late. But now he didn't give a damn, RAW and SmackDown were sure to be the hottest shows we'd seen in some time!
A video package aired, reviewing all of the critiques the McMahons and the Coalition have given Mick in recent weeks: ordering Kurt Angle to compete four days following Hell in a Cell; throwing Stone Cold Steve Austin into a Non-Sanctioned match with Chris Benoit mere weeks after returning from serious neck surgery; and the path of destruction Kane had left behind him. Mick finally stood up for himself on RAW, delivering a Mandible Claw to the annoying Shane O'Mac. Then, following the mayhem caused by Kane's arrest after fighting with Stone Cold Steve Austin, Foley would take to the ring and come to a conclusion: not to resign as WWF Commissioner! Shane and Stephanie were not pleased and confronted Mick in the ring, where Foley again blasted Shane in the nose in retaliation! Foley declared that he was going to change the way he did business, by doing business his way - which was all fine and well - but Shane and Stephanie had planned for this. Stephanie revealed that Linda McMahon would be live and in person on RAW this Monday night to personally speak with the badly behaved Commissioner!
. Back live on Sunday Night Heat, the APA vocalized their disdain for the Coalition. Michael Cole began to talk about the Survivor Series in two weeks, when Raven casually on-screen. The entertainment complex rained down on the newcomer in loud boos, as he sauntered over to Michael and took his microphone. Raven discussed how he was real glad that they got rid of the APA's little set, because frankly it was embarrassing. Not just that, it was pathetic, much like the entirety of the monopoly of big businesses Times Square endorsed! Raven was however glad that this wasn't a sit-down interview, that this didn't have to be a talk show. He claimed the point of the fans was pointless, that he'd fought in front of nobody enough times for a hot dog and a handshake!
As for WWF New York, Raven said that this place was disgusting, and it was a slap in the face of everything he tried to do to make it here in the World Wrestling Federation - they overlooked him for so long, and now he doesn't care. The APA grew irritated by 'the Enigma's remarks, with Faarooq telling him if he didn't like it, he didn't have to be here! Bradshaw offered to show Raven where the door was, when he opened his leather jacket and revealed the crowbar beneath! Pointing the crowbar at the APA, Raven reminisced that this was the same crowbar he used to bring 'the Deadman' down. He said that it had been eleven days, and he was still waiting for the Undertaker to wake up and smell the coffee! Until his challenge was accepted for the Survivor Series, he would be biding his time and making his voice heard. "Quoth the Raven, 'Nevermore'". Raven left, leaving the APA antagonized and ready for a fight.
. We returned to the arena for our main event, as the New Age Outlaws quickly made their way down to the ring for tag team competition. Road Dogg had a microphone in hand as always, as Billy Gunn walked beside him with a visible bandage on display. Road Dogg riled the fans up en route to the ring, where he vented their disappointmet in how the Street Fight on RAW is WAR turned out. Edge and Christian weren't off the hook by a long shot, and the two claimed that D-Generation X were without a doubt coming for the Coalition's asses! But tonight they had other beef to squash, against the men they hoped to beat for the WWF Tag Team Championship at No Mercy, the Hardy Boyz. Road Dogg was not in the mood for games, daring the Hardy Boyz to come on down and get it 'Doggy Style!' 4) The Hardy Boyz (w/Lita) def. The New Age Outlaws by disqualification (4:41)When the Hardy Boyz were WWF Tag Team Champions, they were hunted. Not just by the New Age Outlaws, but practically each and every other tag team the World Wrestling Federation had to offer. Now dethroned as champs, and fresh off of an unsatisfying loss at the hands of the Right to Censor on RAW, Team Xtreme looked ahead to take on the New Age Outlaws. Billy Gunn and Road Dogg were absent from SmackDown after a rough encounter in the Street Fight at the hands of Edge, Christian and Shane McMahon, but the Outlaws were all riled up and ready to get back at it. Jeff and Matt walked right into a fist fight with the D-Generation X members, as Billy and Road Dogg immediately struck with some stereo Shake, Rattle 'n' Roll action on the Hardys. Jeff and Matt fired back with a Poetry in Motion on Gunn, as the two prepared to double-team Mr. Ass. They worked to keep him away from Road Dogg, but Gunn fired back with a dropkick, and a sleeper slam to Jeff connected! Gunn and Road Dogg worked over the pained back of Jeff, but when the Outlaws double teamed him as Matt argued with the official, Lita soared from the top rope with a flying headscissors to Billy! Matt made the tag and ran house on the Outlaws, reversing a double flapjack into a DDT for both men! Jeff flew with the Whisper in the Wind, when it came down to Matt and Road Dogg duelling it out. That's when Edge and Christian made a shocking appearance, rushing the ring and jumping Matt Hardy!
Edge and Christian were still exaggeratingly bandaged from the sledgehammer attack from Triple H six nights ago, but had spitefully gotten the New Age Outlaws disqualified! The Canadians continued to hammer on Matt and Jeff Hardy, when Billy Gunn slid into the ring looking to get his hands on two of the Coalition's members! The Outlaws got into the fight, when Edge caught Road Dogg with a spear, and Christian low blowed Mr. Ass! The crowd booed at the pair's arrival, when the two scored with a double DDT for Gunn, and hoped to do the same to Road Dogg...when the Hardys returned to the ring and caused Edge and Christian to flee from the ring! Team Xtreme wanted to go at it with their longtime enemies, while Edge and Christian grinned knowingly, continuing to take things further with the Outlaws!
. Back live in WWF New York, Michael Cole and the APA discussed what fun they had had tonight. Bradshaw joked that Michael may have had fun, he was so drunk they liked him even less than they did an hour ago! Michael discussed RAW is WAR tonight, set to feature the APA battling Kane inside of a Steel-Cage. In a match signed after Thursday, we would also see Eddie Guerrero and his new squeeze the Kat take on a team of scorned lovers in K-Kwik and Chyna. Triple H hoped to seek revenge on Chris Benoit after two straight attacks in recent weeks. And of course, the WWF CEO Linda McMahon will be live and in person to personally speak with Commissioner Mick Foley! Cole sent it away to the metal band standing behind them - Godsmack - to perform live.
The crowd on hand in the entertainment complex were loud as the metal band Godsmack performed, bringing the fans to life. The metalheads were out in Times Square tonight, as the band played their latest single "Awake" to the swinging heads of people in attendance. After the sound climaxed, the audience screamed in excitement, a great way to close out another wild week in the World Wrestling Federation!
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RAW is WAR - November 6, 2000 Compaq Center in Houston, Texas Live on TNN
The opening video package aired, bringing us back to the arena, where pyrotechnics exploded across the stage to the furious ovation of the people in Houston, Texas! The fans were loud, and the place was packed, as Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler proudly welcomed us to RAW is WAR! We were under two weeks away from the Survivor Series, with much in store tonight as the WWF CEO Linda McMahon will reportedly be here to confront Commissioner Mick Foley! But that's not all, as the Hardy Boyz rekindle their rivalry with Edge and Christian; the APA meet Kane in a Handicap Steel-Cage match; and in the main event, Triple H will finally get to go toe-to-toe with Chris Benoit!
Eddie Guerrero sauntered out to the rampway to the loud boos of the Houston crowd. Since cheating on Chyna and making his new relations with 'Chynette' public, he was not a popular man in his homestate of Texas here tonight! The former WWF Intercontinental Champion maintained a somber approach, set to take part in an intergender tag team match here tonight. Eddie tried to speak, but was shut down immediately by abusive chants from the packed house on hand. He finally expressed himself, again reiterating how last Thursday night was a huge mistake. Not just that, but it was a terrible one! He claimed that he never wanted to hurt his ex-fiancee Chyna's feelings, that he was just playing with her. And Eddie was convinced 'Mamacita' would be cool with it, wanting Chyna to remember how much fun they had, their sense of humor was the same! Guerrero claimed that he was sorry and wanted to remain friends with 'the Ninth Wonder of the World'.
The fans booed this, and moments after asking her to come out, Chyna's music would play. The fans erupted, but were left disappointed when none other than the Kat made her way out to the stage! Kat was still dressed as Chyna despite being stripped to her bra and panties by Eddie's ex-fiancee last Thursday night, and quickly climbed into the ring to react to Eddie's mockery of an apology. Kat spoke in a thick Southern accent, mocking his ex-fiancee how she was sorry to have ever upset 'Latino Heat'. Kat asked Eddie to take her back, to which Guerrero had to mull it over. Then he accepted! Kat dove on Eddie in a huge hug to boos from Houston, when K-Kwik made his way out to the stage. The rapper wasn't rapping to the ring tonight, instead demanding Houston make some noise for his tag team partner - an irate looking Chyna! Eddie and Kat's facial expressions changed, with Chyna and K-Dawg looking to get themselves some of this new sham of a couple! 1) Chyna and K-Kwik def. Eddie Guerrero and The Kat (1:45)'The Ninth Wonder of the World' had waited weeks for this moment, to stand on the opposite side of the ring from her ex-lover and fiance Eddie Guerrero. K-Kwik also had beef to squash, not just with Eddie after he'd beaten him twice in two weeks, but with the woman he was dating before the affair - the Kat. 'Chynette' was nervous around K-Dawg, as he brought the fight to Eddie early. Guerrero tried to fight back, when K-Kwik hit the ropes and rebounded with a spinning flying forearm! K-Kwik wrenched the arm and tagged Chyna in, but 'Latino Heat' was able to break free of the rapper's grip - tagging in the Kat! A dismissive Chyna tagged back out, leaving K-Kwik and his former date-turned-'Chynette' legal! K-Kwik approached Kat and teased punching her, but was able to restrain himself. Kat was terrified, as she sheepishly backed up to tag in her new boyfriend Eddie - who jumped down off the apron! Kat instead tried an emergency escape from the ring, just to get dragged by the seat of her leather trunks by K-Kwik! K-Dawg tagged in Chyna, who shrugged and powered Kat up for a mighty military press slam! Chyna followed, dropping Kat with a powerbomb to pick up the decisive victory!
Houston were thrilled to see 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' give the Kat some swift justice tonight in the intergender tag team match, but Chyna still appeared disappointed. K-Kwik raised her hand, but she remained fixated on a smug looking Eddie Guerrero at ringside. 'Latino Heat' may have lost booty call privileges with the Kat, but he didn't seem to care until his ex-fiancee left the ring to come after him! Chyna was chasing Eddie back up the rampway, with Guerrero wanting no part of 'the Ninth Wonder of the World!'
. In the parking lot outside of the Compaq Center, a limousine was seen pulling up. A driver got out, and as he opened the back door, out stepped the CEO of the World Wrestling Federation - Linda McMahon! The CEO was here, and after being informed of Commissioner Mick Foley's actions last Thursday by Stephanie McMahon, was apparently here to have an overdue job evaluation with 'the Commish!'
Back live on RAW is WAR, Commissioner Mick Foley made his way out to the ring to a big reaction from the people. 'The Commish' had a big smile on his face considering the circumstances, after rejecting Shane and Stephanie McMahon's demands to resing as the WWF Commissioner on SmackDown. Mick raised his fist to the crowd before taking to the microphone and discussing that it genuinely felt great to be here tonight, in Houston, Texas! The cheap pop got a good reaction, when Mick spoke out about the pressures that came with his job as Commissioner. He spoke out about how being Commissioner was no easy feat, and when Linda McMahon offered him the job, he knew exactly what he was signing up for. Mick said that there was great stress that came with being the authority in the WWF, that the locker rooms are unruly to a tee. But the fans were sure he was doing a great job, otherwise they wouldn't have cheered when he declared Kane would meet Stone Cold Steve Austin in a Last Man Standing match, at the Survivor Series! The people wouldn't have cheered when he told them he wasn't resigning for a single second! The fans wouldn't have cheered had he not tried to knock Shane McMahon's front teeth down his throat! Mick claimed that he had a new attitude and approach of taking this job as Commissioner, and that was by just letting things go and making things happen. That wasn't to say he didn't care, because the most important thing to him about this job wasn't the talent, it was the fans.
A passionate 'Commish' remarked that the people's joy reminded him of being an active WWF Superstar, and how much he missed them chanting his name. Deciding that should this be his last night in charge, he was going out with a bang, adding another match to tonight's stacked card! The people erupted, as Mick declared his potential last order of business being Kurt Angle putting the WWF Championship on the line, against X-Pac! Immediately the WWF Champion Kurt Angle, his girlfriend Stephanie McMahon and her brother Shane McMahon came walking down to the ring. The people booed loudly, as the Olympic Gold Medalist declared his disgust by Foley's decisionmaking. Why should he have to defend the title tonight, when in thirteen days he had to put the title on the line against the Rock? 'The Megastar' claimed that it didn't make sense, that a talent of his calibre did not need that, and that X-Pac wasn't even in his league! Mick agreed with him initially, before explaining how if anybody could take Kurt to the limit and warm him up for the Rock - or alternaitvely pick up the biggest upset this side of Razor Ramon - it was that 1-2-3 Kid! The Compaq Center cheered for Commissioner Mick Foley's decision, when Kurt Angle shook his head in dismissal, claiming he didn't need this. 'The Megastar' claimed that it would all be pointless after Linda McMahon fired his ass tonight anyway.
Kurt passed the mic to his girlfriend Stephanie, who told Mick how the Coalition had been waiting for this night for too long. 'The Commish' had abused his powers for long enough, but tonight it was all over for him. Maybe it was no surprise that it took a punch from Foley to her brother Shane to wake mom up, but she was confident tonight would be his last. 'The Billion Dollar Princess' told Mick Foley that they may have had history going back years, yet there wasn't anything she wasn't looking forward to more than never having to see 'the Hardcore Legend' again! Shane took over, adding that he didn't harbor any ill will over what Mick did to him last Thursday night. After all, he'd already stuck his fingers down his throat days prior on RAW is WAR, so surely there were no apologies that Mick could muster up, in this hour of need! Shane claimed that he, Kurt and Steph were all confident that their mother would make the right decision of firing 'the Commish's ass tonight! The World Wrestling Federation's CEO then made her way out, Linda McMahon stepping onto the rampway to a big reaction from the people in Houston! The CEO stood stoicly on the stage, as she addressed the great crowd on hand in Houston. Linda revealed that when she and her husband left the WWF in the good hands of Mick Foley - to focus on other business - she did not realize how much chaos was going to unfold.
Linda dug a hole for Mick as she listed his exploits: the matchmaking, the lack of wellfare for talent, and laying his hands on others! She told Mick he should be ashamed and appeared to be firing him...before turning to her children and telling them that they were no better! The CEO told the people there was a reason her husband didn't leave Steph or Shane in charge, because it would have resulted in anarchy! She called her own children spoonfed and spoiled, declaring this rivalry an embarrassing abundance of gross professional misconduct! Linda declared that there was only one way out of this scandal, and that would involve the upcoming Survivor Series pay-per-view. Linda demanded that Stephanie and Shane assemble a team of four men to meet Mick Foley's four men. Then and only then would they get to figure out who would be in charge of the World Wrestling Federation - under the senior McMahons' supervision! The crowd erupted, Stephanie scowled and Shane tried to reason with their mom. He asked her to reconsider, but Linda told her children to learn to deal with it! Mick's eyes lit up at this new found opportunity - an elimination match for the Survivor Series official, with Foley against Shane and Stephanie's team, competing for control of the company!2) Rikishi (c) def. Albert (w/Test and Trish Stratus) to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship (2:56)Coming off of an uncalled for beating at the hands of Kane, who he called out on SmackDown, Rikishi was here tonight with a bandage around his head. The consequences of a steel chair shot to the skull from 'the Big Red Machine', it did not appear to deter Rikishi as he looked to defend the title against one-half of T&A. T&A were gunning for 'Big Kish's buddies' WWF Tag Team Championship gold as well, as evidenced by their six-person tag team victory against Too Cool and Jacqueline last Thursday night. Trish provided the distraction at the start, allowing Albert to come from behind. He brought the fight to Rikishi when the 400-pound Samoan fired back. A superkick rocked Albert, and the fight would spill out to the floor. The WWF Intercontinental Champion sent Albert into the barricade, before turning and encountering a devastating big boot from Test - all made possible by Trish distracting the referee! Albert scored with a bicycle kick for a near fall, before even looking for a Baldo Bomb. Rikishi was too heavy and broke free, splashing Albert in the corner and delivering the Stinkface! Test and Trish got on the apron but Rikishi knocked him down, and dragged the Diva into the ring! Rikishi had Trish set up for a Stinkface when Albert jumped him from behind, until Rikishi rebounded with a Samoan drop to retain the title!
Rikishi had his hand raised, having successfully beaten Albert to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Though it was not to last, as Test came from behind! The tall Canadian put the boots to Rikishi when 'the Freight Train' Albert joined in - T&A doing a number on the 400-pound Samoan in the corner! Trish Stratus was relieved to be spared the clutches of the Stinkface, but that's when Rikishi's buddies, the WWF Tag Team Champions Too Cool came running down to the ring! Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay duked it out with T&A, when Albert was able to cut Scotty short with a big clothesline! Sexay continued hammering on Test, when 'the Freight Train' came from behind - dropping Sexay with a pumphandle slam! Trish then ordered her boys to get the tables, and they complied. Test set the table up in the ring before both men placed Scotty atop the table - but 'Big Kish' made a comeback, clotheslining Albert out to the floor! Test then missed a clothesline and wound up with a superkick, clearing he too from the ring! Too Cool and Rikishi stood tall, daring Trish's men to come and fight!
. In the locker room, the WWF Champion Kurt Angle was seen sulking, pulling up his knee pads. Edge and Christian approached 'the Megastar' commenting how bogus it was what Linda McMahon said out there. Christian made fun of Vince McMahon for having a terrible taste in women, to which Edge told his brother to tread lightly. Edge noted that at least against X-Pac, the Olympic Gold Medalist stood no choice of losing against that fashion reject, commenting how X-Pac couldn't do anything without D-Generation X. Kurt spoke about how Mick Foley was still in charge as Commissioner, but was confident the Coalition would leave Survivor Series in charge: for the betterment of the company. The Big Show entered the room, frantically telling Kurt he got here as fast as he could. 'The Giant' was concerned for Kurt's mindset going into the WWF Championship match tonight, but Kurt told Show he didn't need his backup tonight. Angle agreed with Edge and Christian, he could handle X-Pac's little degenerate butt! He left, while Show was left with the brothers asking him what his deal was.
Back from the break, the APA were seen in their office, getting ready to kick some ass inside of a fifteen-foot high steel cage tonight! Faarooq was stretching while Bradshaw laced his boots. Bradshaw told his longtime drinking buddy that tonight was their chance to make a real statement. For so long they have been known first and foremost for their business, and it seemed like everybody had forgotten how much ass they could kick! Faarooq agreed, they were former WWF Tag Team Champions. Bradshaw took the ball and ran with it, saying how damn right he was. They needed to go out there and take 'the Big Red Machine' Kane, and make him their little b*tch. There was no two guys tougher than them!
. In the Compaq Center, William Regal was seen taking a seat at the announce table in a deja vu moment from last night on Sunday Night Heat. Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler were surprised to see 'the Goodwill Ambassador', and the Englishman was not empty-handed. He set a plate down on the desk, offering J.R. and 'the King' a cup of tea ahead of this WWF European Championship match.
As Jerry was poured a cup of tea, Joe E. Legend made his way out to the rampway inciting loud boos from an unimpressed Texas crowd. 'The Heatseeker' walked and talked down to the ring, introducing himself formally by his new, full name. Joe E. made reference to last night, and how people had to be wondering why he jumped D-Lo Brown from behind after their match last night. It was because he was smarter than every single hick in the crowd tonight! Legend laughed at his own quips, climbing into the ring and explaining how he had lured D-Lo into putting the title on the line, because if there was anything the people needed to know, was that they were in the presence of a Legend in the making! The WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown interrupted the challenger's bask, quickly making his way to the ring for this match! 3) D-Lo Brown (c) def. Joe E. Legend by disqualification to retain the WWF European Championship (2:44)Last night on Sunday Night Heat, we were made familiar once again with the unpopular newcomer, Joe E. Legend. Returning from a brief sabbatical due to elbow injury, 'the Heatseeker' made it his mission to show up the WWF European Champion only to fall short. Perhaps Joe E. was suffering from ring rust, but one thing he was not lacking in was unsportsmanlike conduct. Legend attacked the champ after the match, pushing D-Lo Brown to demand a rematch here tonight. Legend cowered from an extremely motivated D-Lo early, before the champ ducked a clothesline from Legend and caught him off-guard with a leg lariat! D-Lo pummeled the challenger with punches in the corner, all the while William Regal did not appear to be enjoying the work of Europe's representative. Legend cowered to the floor once more with D-Lo following, the champ beating on him by the announce table - when Joe E. gave Brown a drop toe hold, which spilled Regal's teapot everywhere! Regal screamed as he was scolded, while back inside Legend scored a near fall from a hangman's neckbreaker. Joe E. was ready to put Brown away just for D-Lo to catch him off the top with a dropkick! Brown mounted a comeback and was able to score with the Sky High, when William Regal jumped him from behind!
William Regal had inexplicably jumped the WWF European Champion, seemingly outraged over D-Lo Brown spilling his tea at the announce table! 'The Goodwill Ambassador' continued to pound on the back of the champ's head amidst the boos of the crowd, when the Englishman took it one step further - the Regal Stretch applied on D-Lo Brown! Texas did not like this, as William got up and dusted himself off. Regal left with a smug Joe E. Legend, laughing at the expense of the champ.
. Eddie Guerrero was seen wandering the halls of the backstage area, when Kevin Kelly startled him, wanting to ask why 'Latino Heat' ran away from his ex-fiancee earlier tonight. Eddie changed his stance, claiming that he didn't run, he was just playing it cool. He commented on how Chyna had a hot temper that not a lot of people knew about, and he figured it would be best to let her calm down first. The Kat then confronted Eddie, 'Chynette' jilted after Eddie left her high and dry in the intergender tag team match. Kat wanted to know what his problem was, but Eddie was caught off-guard and stuttered. Finally, Chyna confronted the two, with 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' standing with the Kat in her way. She demanded the former Ms. Kitty to stand down, as Eddie used Kat as a shield. Kat refused, and as Chyna squared up to her to get to her ex-fiance, Eddie grabbed the loaded bouquet of roses: nailing Chyna in the face! Guerrero left coldly, leaving Chyna unconscious with Kat by her side!
After Eddie Guerrero heinously clubbed his ex-fiancee Chyna with a loaded bouquet of roses, 'Latino Heat's damage lingered into a scene from during the commercial break. Despite being at odds because of Eddie, the Kat remained at the side of her former mentor Chyna, who remained unconscious on the floor of the hallway. A referee was on hand, but 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' was knocked out like a light.
We went to the mini-bar office of Commissioner Mick Foley, who was catering drinks of beer for a slew of fans on hand. 'The Commish' was having a riot of a time given his extra shot at retaining his job, with the Survivor Series being a must-win for him with the right team. Al Snow made his way through the crowd, shouting for Mick's attention! Foley told Al to keep his pants on, he'd get served. Instead Al pulled Foley over to beside the bar, where he expressed concern about his longtime friend's job. Al could not bare to see Mick fired, but Foley remained confident about his chances, not a worrier like Al. Snow offered Mick to join his team of four men, but Mick laughed it off. Foley claimed that if Snow was involved, he would be more concerned about his future with the World Wrestling Federation, joking that Snow would get manhandled! Al left, leaving Mick with a look of concern.
. 4) The Hardy Boyz (w/Lita) def. Edge and Christian (4:44)Last night on Sunday Night Heat, the Hardy Boyz were pulled into the dispute between members of the Coalition and D-Generation X, as they took on the New Age Outlaws. It was in that match we saw the interference of Edge and Christian, looking for retribution on DX after receiving a beating from a sledgehammer-wielding Triple H last week on RAW is WAR. The Hardys would come for Edge and Christian, to rekindle a year-long rivalry between the two teams here tonight. Jeff Hardy's back was still hurting from weeks of punishment, and Matt started the match with Christian, able to catch him by surprise with a Side Effect for a near fall, when Jeff tagged in with the Whisper in the Wind! Jeff looked for Poetry in Motion, when Edge hung him out to dry over the top rope. From there it was all about targeting the spine of Jeff, as Lita watched from ringside. Edge almost scored the win with the Edge-o-matic, when Jeff made a comeback with a tornado DDT. The tag was made, and Matt cleaned house, a bulldog for Edge! Matt tried for the Twist of Fate when Edge shoved him into the referee, nailing Matt with a low blow! Lita got involved with a flying headscissors for Edge, but Christian came in and planted Matt with the Unprettier! Edge covered, when the New Age Outlaws hit the ring - Road Dogg distracting the referee, allowing Billy Gunn to drop him with the Fame-Asser! Jeff came off the top with a Swanton Bomb, Matt covering to win off the assist!
In revenge for last night on Sunday Night Heat, the New Age Outlaws had allowed the Hardy Boyz to pick up a needed victory tonight against their former rivals, Edge and Christian! The Hardys had their hand raised, with Jeff clearly still in pain, all the while Road Dogg and Billy Gunn gloated the Canadians from the rampway! Edge and Christian were furious over the loss, as the Coalition were coming into tonight with one loss already. How would this fare for Kurt Angle, who has to defend the WWF Championship later tonight?
. In the backstage area, Kane was spotted walking menacingly with a steel chain in hand. 'The Big Red Machine' had various members of backstage personnel scurrying from him, as the seven-foot monster prepared for a real challenge up next. The Steel-Cage match against both members of teh APA was coming up in moments, and Kane looked ready!
Back live, the Compaq Center were patiently awaiting the arrival of the combatants, as the fifteen-foot high steel cage lowere down to surround the ring. RAW is WAR was the name, but the Steel-Cage Handicap match was the game, as the pyrotechnics erupted to bring out the maniacal seven-foot masked monster. Kane had the steel chain in hand, perhaps as a tag team partner in an outnumbered predicament. 'The Big Red Machine' even had the referee cower away from him, as he entered the cage and stomped up and down the ring, awaiting the APA. Bradshaw and Faarooq came stomping down the rampway, not wasting any time in getting payback for the beating received by Kane on SmackDown last week, when Kane left the cage and began duking it out with the APA on the floor!
5) Kane def. The APA in a Steel-Cage Handicap match (4:38) In 'the Big Red Machine's path of destruction we saw Kane lay waste to not just Rikishi last week on SmackDown, but Val Venis, Steve Blackman, and the APA. Hired by Dean Malenko to take out Perry Saturn, Bradshaw and Faarooq found themselves caught in the carnage that Kane left as he continued his pursuits on 'the Texas Rattlesnake'. He spent Thursday night in a jailcell after throwing Stone Cold through a glass window, but tonight the seven-foot monster was here in a precarious predicament as made official by Commissioner Mick Foley. The fight began outside where the APA found themselves trading fists with Kane, who was able to blast Bradshaw with his steel chain before bringing the fight to Faarooq inside. He choked the veteran against the ropes and sent him bouncing face-first off the steel cage, when Bradshaw came in to aid his longtime drinking buddy. Together the APA struggled first, with Kane sending Bradshaw into the cage as well. But a big boot from the tough Texan allowed the APA to begin taming Kane. They hammered on him and gave him a double suplex, but Kane would sit up and rise for more. A Clothesline From Hell did no good either, as Kane would later catch Faarooq from the top rope and gorilla press him straight into the cage wall! Bradshaw received a Chokeslam for his troubles, before Kane took Faarooq for a ride, a Tombstone Piledriver giving him a decisive win!
'The Big Red Machine' had come out on top in this unorthodox Steel Cage handicap encounter, having laid waste to both members of the APA here tonight! Kane wasn't yet finished with them however, as he picked Bradshaw up and continued to lay into him. Kane dragged Bradshaw over to the door, where he threatened the official into unlocking it. With the door at his disposal, Kane hung Bradshaw head-first out of the doorway, then started choking Bradshaw with the door, wedging it against the cage! Kane continued, when suddenly Stone Cold Steve Austin came out to the ring!
'The Big Red Machine' let Bradshaw go and dared him to step inside, as Austin got in through the door and immediately came to blows with Kane! The two men set to meet in Last Man Standing at the Survivor Series went at it, with Austin surprising Kane with a Lou Thesz press! Austin unloaded with punches, then sent Kane bouncing off of two side of the steel structure! Kane managed to land an uppercut on Austin, but then escaped from the cage - leaving the ringside area. Austin recovered and was looking for a fight, screaming at "the big red bastard" to get back into the ring and fight him! Kane did not appear willing to accept as he left without a goodbye, choosing to wait thirteen days for the Survivor Series instead!
We returned to RAW is WAR to see what went down during the commercial break, as Stone Cold Steve Austin stomped inside of the fifteen-foot high steel cage awaiting Kane to return to the ring! Austin had a microphone in hand after his brief battle with 'the Big Red Machine', surveying Houston to see who wanted to see him beat that big red freak's ass right now! Stone Cold continued to shout after Kane, but there was no sign of them. It was sure to be the toughest battle of both men's lives in Last Man Standing, thirteen days away!
. We returned to the mini-bar of Commissioner Mick Foley as he wrote a note and placed it in the empty cashier. 'The Commish' chuckled noting that he was sure Vince McMahon wouldn't mind free beer for everybody. Up walked Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco, making their return to World Wrestling Federation screens for the first time since the summer. The Stooges greeted a surprised Mick, making small talk with them. Gerald said how they were listening to what Linda McMahon had to say, and wanted to show Mick a token of gratitude. Brisco proceeded to suck up to Mick about how he'd been running operations the last few months, and offered him his services for Team Foley at the Survivor Series. Pat then quipped that Gerald was old and senile. He was the first-ever WWF Intercontinental Champion! If anybody should be on Mick's team, it was him! Pat and Gerald began arguing like an old couple, leaving Mick to lean with his head on his hands, listening to them argue.
. In the arena, the WWF Champion Kurt Angle was seen making his way out to the ring to loud boos from the people, his girlfriend Stephanie McMahon by his side. The Olympic Gold Medalist was not well received in Houston, as 'the Megastar' signalled for his pyrotechnics and climbed into the ring. It was here the leader of the Coalition expressed his distaste for having to defend the title here tonight - let alone against a man like X-Pac! Kurt called X-Pac a degenerate child that never grew up, and claimed that he lacked the winning streak to become WWF Champion. And he didn't even look like a champion - does a WWF Champion really wear a bandana twenty-four hours a day? Kurt digressed, discussing that despite that, he was looking forward to a World Wrestling Federation without Mick Foley, and that he was going to retain the title tonight exactly like he would against the Rock at Survivor Series, proving to be 'the Megastar' that he was! X-Pac finally interrupted the Olympian, running down to the ring!6) Kurt Angle (w/Stephanie McMahon) (c) def. X-Pac to retain the WWF Championship (5:25)It was notable that in 'the Megastar's address of X-Pac before the match, he made no mention of how it was the Rock who pinned him in tag team action last Thursday night on SmackDown. Kurt Angle has been prepared for the Rock at the Survivor Series since Rock had first been named the number one contender, but it seemed Commissioner Mick Foley had other plans - offering X-Pac a huge opportunity to become WWF Champion! X-Pac's losing streak had been well documented, but he was inspired tonight - starting with a series of kicks to the champ in the corner. Angle tried his best to cut the D-Generation X member short, but X-Pac scored with a backslide and an Oklahoma roll - both times getting close two counts! Angle finally wrestled him to the mat and dropped him with a belly-to-belly suplex, but the ego of the WWF Champion was so much that he spent far too long showboating when X-Pac fired back up with a roundhouse kick! X-Pac delivered with a snap suplex for two, when Angle again cut him short - looking for an Olympic Slam, but X-Pac landed on his feet - the X-Factor connecting! X-Pac covered, but Angle's foot was on the bottom rope! X-Pac disputed with the official, when the Olympian shoved the challenger - sending him straight into the referee in the corner! With the referee incapacitated, the Big Show made his way down to ringside. 'The Giant' climbed onto the apron to help the WWF Champion, when Chris Jericho came from behind - dragging Show off the apron! Y2J drilled him with punches, before climbing to the apron and hitting a moonsault to take down the 500-pounder! Back inside, X-Pac attempted a roll up - but Angle rolled through to the Ankle Lock, forcing the DX member to sadly tap out!
Houston were less than thrilled to see Kurt Angle make it out as the WWF Champion, as he released the hold and dropped to the mat. 'The Megastar' had a tough time against an incredibly motivated X-Pac, whose losing streak continued here tonight - but for the D-Generation X member, he was shockingly on the cusp of winning the big one here tonight! At ringside Chris Jericho watched on disbelief, having fended off the Big Show in this match. Angle was ready for the Survivor Series it seemed, rebounding from the loss to the number one contender the Rock, from last Thursday night!
. In the locker room, Triple H was observing his longtime friend X-Pac absorb the loss from Kurt Angle, to 'the Game's dismay. He chugged the water bottle in hand, when Michael Cole approached him asking for his thoughts. He said that although he hasn't liked X-Pac's methods in recent weeks, calling him disloyal and almost like he didn't exist, he was disappointed in the loss. He worked his ass off, just to have that jackass of a WWF Champion take shortcuts to victory. 'The Game' made note of this gang war between D-Generation X and the Coalition, and said how he couldn't be happier to have buddies in DX to help him through this difficult time in his life. But if there was one thing he had to say about Chris Benoit, tonight, he couldn't jump him from behind. He would have to step in the ring with 'the Cerebral Assassin', and he wanted Michael to trust him when he said he was that damn good!
Back live, we went to the heart of Times Square in WWF New York, where inside Raven was seen still at the entertainment complex after a controversial appearance last night on Sunday Night Heat. Standing on the stage, 'the Enigma' was clad in a leather jacket and jean shorts, as he confirmed he was still there. Raven was here to give his thoughts on WWF New York, and how it represented all of the blood, sweat and tears that guys in bingo halls could only ever dream of. The World Wrestling Federation was built on the suffering of its talent, and how all of their broken bones equated to the gigantic, materialistic monopoly a conglomerate like the WWF could make possible. It was pathetic, much like the Undertaker was. He screamed that it was nigh on two weeks since he laid waste to 'the Deadman' in one attack, and that it was a total waste of his time and the WWF's. Raven asked the booing fans in the complex where their hero was now, and where 'the American Badass' was. He wasn't 'the Phenom' anymore, that's for damn sure! All Raven wanted was to fight, but 'the Deadman' was too yellow-bellied to accept his call. What about him? What about Raven!
. In the building, Lilian Garcia was formally introduced by the interim ring announcer Howard Finkel, with Lilian reluctantly taking a walk of shame down to the ring clad in an outfit resembling WWF Women's Champion Ivory's! Lilian was booed as she climbed into the ring uncomfortably adorned in a white shirt and scarf, with a skirt and tights on as well. As she stood in the ring, she had the misfortune of providing a proper in-ring introduction for the same group that kidnapped her seven days ago - the Right to Censor. The Compaq Center erupted in boos as Steven Richards, Ivory, Bull Buchanan, the Goodfather and Mark Henry all filed out down the rampway. The RTC climbed into the ring, where Ivory took the mic from Lilian's hand and told her how great an introduction that was. It was fitting for a group like them to receive such an announce job, because they were one of the only things truly good natured about the World Wrestling Federation! Ivory talked about how the WWF was dying of a disease, consumed with sex and an emphasis on scantily clad women. The WWF called their female talent Divas, but she was the only real woman that walked among them! Ivory talked about how in the year 2000, they needed to be good role models and do away with all of the high-risk sex appeal once and for all. The women's division too could be exactly like Lilian, and themselves, and fight the good fight against the perverted and demented!
Steven Richards took over, talking about the intensive program used to cure Lilian Garcia. Now, after much deliberation and dedication, Lilian Garcia was one of them. The crowd booed even louder as Steven spoke about how Ivory hit the nail on the head. It was all sex and violence. The children of today have been numbed to what these WWF Superstars really feel when they get hit over the head with chairs, and driven through tables. The children of today have been sexualized by young adult women baring their cleavages and bosums on live television every week. And that the World Wrestling Federation needed their intensive program, almost as much as each and every one of the people needed their program! The people chanted "assh*le" loudly, when the Goodfather took the microphone and agreed with every single word Steven said. He reminded them all of his past life, how he liked to roll fatties with all of the other Pimp Daddies, but in hindsight - was it all worth it? Goodfather said his life was imperfect. He drank and he used regularly. But not anymore, and that the WWF should not be condoning the promotion of drugs and alcohol any longer! Steven called Goodfather well spoken, then requested Lilian do the honors of once again of rallying the people to fight the good fight! Lilian however refused, with Steven again insisting she do the honors. A second time, Lilian refused. This caused Ivory to square up to her, demanding she do the honors!
Lilian Garcia was being held hostage by the militant Right to Censor, when Bull Buchanan grabbed the poor ring announcer by the hair! The RTC closed in on Lilian to do the honors, when Team Xtreme hit the ring! Jeff and Matt Hardy, alongside the former WWF Women's Champion Lita hit the ring to save the day for Lilian, as the Hardy Boyz laid into Buchanan and the Goodfather! Steven Richards was left to hide in the corner when Lita knocked Ivory down with a hard slap - mounting her with punches! The Hardys sent Goodfather and Bull flying to the floor, just to walk right into a double clothesline from 'the World's Strongest Man' Mark Henry. The RTC had strength in numbers, as Mark dumped Matt out to the floor. Jeff tried to fight back, giving it everything he had - the Hardys having already beaten Edge and Christian tonight - but Steven Richards would pull Jeff's arms behind his back allowing Henry to punch him repeatedly in the gut! Jeff tried to kick free, but Mark bodyslammed Jeff to the canvas! Lita then tried to jump on the back of Mark Henry, just for Ivory to clobber her in the back of the head with the WWF Women's Championship belt again. And to add insult to injury, Mark Henry hit the ropes - dropping a big splash across the already injured spine of Jeff Hardy! Team Xtreme were left wasted, and the Right to Censor would leave the ring with Lilian Garcia left to observe the destruction - all caused by her!
. The Big Show was seen shaking his head as he walked the hall, before stumbling across Jonathan Coachman. 'The Coach' was startled as Big Show held his head, asking him why he wasn't planning to interview him. Was it because he'd rather speak to Chris Jericho? 'The Giant' complained that that little punk gave him a moonsault, and thought that would keep him down? The 500-pounder was incensed, claiming that Jericho wanted to embarrass him, but instead he'd only woken him up. Jericho called himself 'the Sexy Beast', which is why when he got his hands on him next - he'd be rearranging that obnoxious little face of his!
Back from the commercial break, a video package aired showing us the Rock training hard for November 19. With thirteen days to go until his WWF Championship opportunity against Kurt Angle at the Survivor Series, we relived 'the People's Champ's previous two pay-per-view outings with the Olympic Gold Medalist from both Fully Loaded and SummerSlam. Spliced between them, 'the Great One's workout techniques were intensive. All the while, the Rock was heard commenting on how he thought about 'the Megastar' as an athlete, and how he may be elite but he was not the be-all and end-all that he says he was. Rock remarked that Kurt Angle may have beaten him twice on pay-per-view, but in front of the Rock's people - the fans were not going to remember Kurt Angle's name. He commented on the Survivor Series marking the fourth year anniversary of his debut at the 1996 Survivor Series, and that it would all come full circle. Kurt may be one of the best WWF Superstars this business has to offer, but he was not the absolute best that the Rock was. He told Kurt to bring his A-game, and all of the Coalition's B-team jabroni asses, because there was no way the Rock was going to lose come Survivor Series. He could not lose come the Survivor Series, if you smell what the Rock is cookin!'
. Back live to the Compaq Center, Tazz was seen marching down to the ring ahead of singles action tonight on RAW. 'The One Man Crime Scene's escapades from last night on Sunday Night Heat were shown, how after apologizing to referee Jack Doan, he proceeded to attack him after suffering another in a string of losses to Al Snow. Tazz got on the microphone, wanting to tell the packed house in Houston how sorry he was. He said that last night on MTV's Heat, things got out of hand. He lost his temper, and he was awfully sorry - not just to the little b*tches out there in Texas, but to Mick Foley, to Shane McMahon, and to the CEO Linda McMahon! The thug then turned to referee Tim White, promising him that he would not let it happen again, tonight or any other night. Val Venis then made his way out to the ring with the towel around his waist. 'The Big Valbowski' flaunted to the ladies in the crowd, when Tazz drastically jumped him from behind! 7) Val Venis def. Tazz (2:23)'The Big Valbowski' was coming off of a win alongside Steve Blackman, having overcome Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko last week on SmackDown. Unfortunately that would be followed by a beating from 'the Big Red Machine' Kane, but Val looked ready to go tonight against an aggressive 'Human Suplex Machine'. Tazz was growing frustrated at his recent lack of success, taking it out on officials at every turn. But after promising Tim White he would not lay his hands on him tonight, Tazz instead took to choking Val Venis with his towel! He scored with two belly-to-belly suplexes, when Val came fighting back with a series of clotheslines and a dropkick. Venis got a near fall from a missile dropkick, when Tazz was able to take him down with a big sleeper suplex! Tazz put the boots to Val, and a Tazzplex connected for two - when Venis came fighting back from a cobra clutch hold that grounded him - 'the Big Valbowski' connecting with a Russian legsweep for two! It was back and forth as he and the thug traded fists. Tazz then took to the ropes for a clothesline, when Val hoisted Tazz up with a spinout powerbomb to pick up the win!
Val Venis had his hand raised by referee Tim White after the bell, 'the Big Valbowski' winning out on the aggressive Tazz in this match tonight on RAW is WAR. 'The Human Suplex Machine' was left dazed, confused over the way in which he lost this match. The official approached Tazz to check on the thug, but 'the One Man Crime Scene' responded by grabbing Tim White by the collar! Tazz screamed of daylight robbery, before taking a deep breath and maintaining his composure. Instead, Tazz patted the referee on the shoulders and let Tim White turn his back...then locked in the Tazzmission! White was getting choked out as Tazz took him to the canvas - the koala-like grip of the thug clamping down on the poor referee! Finally Tazz released him, having left Tim White down and out on the canvas - Tazz was a sore loser and a liar!
. Chris Benoit and Shane McMahon were seen talking in the locker room area, with the Coalition members discussing the upcoming match with Triple H. Shane wanted Chris to show 'the Game' exactly why he was 'the Rabid Wolverine', why they called him 'the Canadian Crippler'. Above all else, this match was about showing that the Coalition were miles beyond better than D-Generation X. Benoit responded, telling Shane that he was missing something out here. Benoit remarked that he wasn't just all of those things - but he was the best damn technical wrestler going today. Benoit said that Triple H can fight and brawl, and spit water all he wanted. At the end of the night, it would mean nothing. It would amount to nothing, because this 'Canadian Crippler' was going to get him in the Crossface. And just like last Thursday night - it was tap or snap!
Meanwhile, Triple H was seen geared up and ready to go for our main event! 'The Game' walked the halls, before passing Commissioner Mick Foley on his way. 'The Commish' looked at the leader of D-Generation X, and 'the Game' looked at 'the Hardcore Legend'. Mick nodded to Triple H, who looked back and told him that there were no questions about it - DX had Mick's back at the Survivor Series, and there was nothing Mick could say or do about it. Foley tried to get a word in, but 'the Cerebral Assassin' kept walking. The main event against Chris Benoit was coming up next! 8) Triple H def. Chris Benoit (w/Shane McMahon) (7:27)Amidst the problems that Shane McMahon and the rest of the Coalition have had with Commissioner Mick Foley's decisionmaking, it was declared by CEO Linda McMahon that at the Survivor Series, Shane and Foley must compose two teams of four, with the winning team's leader being granted power over the World Wrestling Federation. It appeared with Mick's new approach to his job however, he was not finding the talent he wanted - that is until Triple H approached him before the break to declare that D-Generation X would stand with 'the Hardcore Legend'. Meanwhile, after the New Age Outlaws cost Edge and Christian their match earlier tonight with the Hardy Boyz, Shane McMahon was gunning for Chris Benoit to make Triple H pay in our main event. After repeated attacks from 'the Rabid Wolverine', tonight was 'the Game's shot at retribution. The guns were blazing early as both men came to strikes to kick things off, with the leader of DX scoring with a high knee to send Benoit reeling to the floor. The fight continued at ringside where 'the Game' stomped away at Benoit, when a distraction from his ex-brother-in-law Shane McMahon allowed Benoit to attack: a snap suplex on the floor to take control! 'The Rabid Wolverine' chopped away at him before reversing a clothesline into the cross-armbreaker! Benoit was wrenching on the shoulder of 'the Game', but he was able to make it to the ropes!
'The Canadian Crippler' continued his pursuit on 'the Game', who managed to reverse a snap suplex into a neckbreaker. Shane tried to get on the apron only to jump down as 'the Game' approached him - allowing Benoit to drop him with a German suplex! Chris Benoit was back in the driver's seat now, climbing to the top rope and looking for the Diving Headbutt - but Triple H was able to roll out of the way! A DDT connected for a near fall, when Shane placed Benoit's foot on the bottom rope. 'The Game' was not pleased about this and chased his ex-brother-in-law around ringside, before re-entering and walking straight into the Crossface! Triple H was in danger now, as Benoit wrenched away at the neck of 'the Game!' It was tap or snap, but after a lifetime in the hold, he would finally make it to the bottom rope! Shane was furious and disputed this with the referee, while Benoit went out to grab a steel chair. He looked to use it on Triple H, who kicked him low and attempted the Pedigree just for Benoit to back body drop him out. 'The Game' landed on his feet, and a backslide managed to take the three count!
Shane McMahon was in disbelief at the fact that Triple H had backdoored his way into survival against Chris Benoit, when suddenly Chris Benoit hammered him from behind! Benoit pounded on the temple of 'the Game', livid at the loss. Shane McMahon played cheerleader from ringside, when the New Age Outlaws rushed out to play pest control with the rodent McMahon - chasing him out to the crowd! As Benoit locked the Crossface in on Triple H, the Outlaws continued to chase Shane to the backstage area via the crowd...drastically walking into the steel chairs of Edge and Christian! The Outlaws were down, and Triple H was tapping to the Crossface! There was no escape for 'the Game', and it seemed like there was nobody coming to save him.
Shawn Michaels then rushed out to the ring, 'the Heartbreak Kid' shocking everybody with another appearance here tonight - in his home state of Texas! The retired WWF Board of Director member hit the ring, ducking an advancing Chris Benoit and tackling him to the mat. Michaels was here to save the day for Triple H, and he looked like a hundred books - a Sweet Chin Music knocking Benoit over the top rope to the floor! The Compaq Center became unglued, as Triple H and Shawn Michaels - the two founding members of D-Generation X - stood tall! Benoit was left nodding in acceptance. DX stood with Team Foley for Survivor Series, but where did HBK fit into this equation!
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SmackDown! - November 9, 2000 Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas Broadcast on UPN Taped November 7, 2000
A video package aired to kick off SmackDown, taking a look at Linda McMahon's announcement from RAW. With Commissioner Mick Foley's recent decisionmaking and Shane and Stephanie McMahon's conduct, the CEO declared a four-on-four elimination match in thirteen days, seeing the winning team's leader(s) - Foley or the McMahons - taking reign of the company. Triple H made Foley an offer to represent his team, while Shane's team would feature members of the Coalition. In the main event Chris Benoit took Triple H to the limit in the main event, where despite the interference from Shane O'Mac, Triple H pulled off the win with a backslide. Shane found himself chased to the back by the New Age Outlaws, where it was revealed to be a trap, where a waiting Edge and Christian left them laying with steel chairs. Benoit locked the Crossface in on Triple H after the bell, when with nobody coming to save 'the Game', out came his longtime friend Shawn Michaels. HBK returned, with Team Foley seemingly having found its full team!
The opening video package aired, sending us to a jam-packed arena of people. The pyrotechnics blasting across the stage and in the rafters over the ring, as the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas was the home of SmackDown, with ten days remaining until the Survivor Series. Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler welcomed us to the show, on a night where we would see a sneak peek of the Survivor Series elimination match - as Triple H and the New Age Outlaws team up to take on Chris Benoit, Edge and Christian! Plus, Jim Ross will be in the house, scheduled for an in-ring interview with Stone Cold Steve Austin! 1) T&A (w/Trish Stratus) def. Too Cool (c) to win the WWF Tag Team Championship (4:55)For weeks, Trish Stratus has claimed that her men Test and Albert were primed for the WWF Tag Team Championship. After finding themselves in a fight with Too Cool on Monday night after Albert was unsuccessful in challenging WWF Intercontinental Champion Rikishi, Trish smiled knowing that it had earned her boys a shot at the gold tonight. Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay were the underdogs, a double dropkick and a flying clothesline taking Test off his feet. Scotty continued the pace with a DDT for a near fall, when a distraction from Trish enabled Test to plant him with a pumphandle slam! Test and Albert hammered on Scotty in the corner, a sidewalk slam and big splash from 'the Freight Train' giving them a near fall. Scotty showed fight, as Test contained him in an abdominal stretch, but Scotty finally broke free with a super kick. The tag was made to Grandmaster Sexay, who delivered a flying headscissors to Albert before hammering on Test in the corner. Test shoved him off, knocking the referee, when Scotty came from behind with a bulldog! Scotty wanted the Worm, when Trish climbed inside. Trish innocently wanted to learn how to do the Worm, but instead Scotty threw the Diva over his lap - spanking her! Albert recovered and connected with a Baldo Bomb, and Test flew with a diving elbow drop - covering Scotty to win the titles!
Dallas, Texas cheered out of shock of the WWF Tag Team Championship changing hands, but the cheers quickly turned to boos as Test and Albert were handed their titles. Trish Stratus was elated by the win, immediately running in to hug her boys. After ten months as a tag team, T&A had just put an end to the two week title reign of Too Cool here tonight. T&A celebrated proudly over the fallen Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay, when pyrotechnics plummeted into the stage!
The Dudley Boyz were back, and Bubba Ray Dudley had hatred in his eyes! D-Von and Bubba fought it out with Test and Albert, all while a panicked Trish was left stood in the corner. As Albert was clotheslined to the floor by the two men, Test found himself the recipient of Wazzup from the Dudleys. The people wanted wood, but Test was able to roll out to the floor. Trish tried to escape too, just to get grabbed by the hair by Bubba Ray! Bubba had been obsessed with Trish for weeks, but as the Dudleys looked to get some retribution on her, the new champs managed to pull her out to safety! The Dudleys were back, and Trish - title win and all - was left petrified!
. Commissioner Mick Foley was seen walking and talking with any member of backstage personnel that came his way. 'The Commish' then was approached by Jonathan Coachman, who wanted to get his thoughts on how RAW is WAR went off the air. Mick casually remarked that he was like the Fonz, and that he felt pretty damn good about how Survivor Series may turn out for him. Mick said although this situation is a huge wake-up call in how he wasn't fired by Linda McMahon, it's really great to know that even Shane and Stephanie's mother know how ingrateful and bratty her children could really be. Mick was confident about the Survivor Series, and was excited for the Survivor Series sneak peek tonight between the Coalition and D-Generation X. Mick was on cloud nine, and nothing could knock him down.
Back on SmackDown, the Reunion Arena came out of their seats as D-Generation X made their way out to the ring. Leading the way for the New Age Outlaws saw Triple H, gesturing towards the man that came to his aid last Monday night, Shawn Michaels. 'The Heartbreak Kid' was full of life and back to being a part of the group he founded three years ago, as DX hugged it out in the middle of the ring. Dallas chanted for HBK to deliver a speec and he complied, telling the people of his home state how it felt good to be back with the boys again. It had been just under three years since he had to retire from the squared circle, and for the longest time he struggled to make amends. For so long he stood idly by and watched his best friend in the business Triple H grow up, and grow into the man that was too damn good for the rest of the competition. He lived vicariously through 'the Game' and that was no lie - in fact it was Triple H who pushed him to join the WWF Board of Directors to begin with. But now, as he sees the treacherous and dirty methods in which the Coalition are stooping to - he felt there was only one way to go, and that was by stepping up and joining the brotherhood in battle! The fans erupted at the thought of Shawn Michaels returning to the ring, when Triple H chimed in. 'The Game' confessed how great he felt, knowing that 'the Heartbreak Kid' was back, and that the band was back together.
But what happened on RAW is WAR was not over yet. Making reference to what Chris Benoit did to him on Monday night, 'the Game' reminded us the six-man tag team match tonight was a sneak peek of the Survivor Series. He knew it would be D-Generation X representing Mick Foley, but who would be representing the Coalition on Stephanie and Shane's side? DX didn't have too long to wait, as quickly came 'the Game's ex-wife Stephanie McMahon and her brother Shane McMahon, to thunderous boos. 'The Billion Dollar Princess' snarled towards her ex-husband from the stage, as she explained she expected him to stoop this low. Steph commented on how it appeared Team Foley was scraping the barrel, and began to speak out about Mick Foley. She and Shane were ready for the Survivor Series, because it would be the last time they had to see Mick Foley in a World Wrestling Federation ring. she claimed the second that bell sounded at Survivor Series, they would personally be firing 'the Commish's ass! Triple H quipped that those were pretty brutal words by her ex-wife, joking how it reminded him of their married days. Shane McMahon took over, ready to reveal his team.
Up first was the man Triple H knew extremely well. He was the best technical wrestler the World Wrestling Federation had ever seen - 'the Rabid Wolverine' Chris Benoit! Benoit walked out to the rampway, when Shane announced his next two names - the greatest tag team of this young millennium, and two men that would headline WrestleManias in the near future - the former WWF Tag Team Champions, Edge and Christian! The crowd booed and the three greeted Stephanie on the stage. The Coalition stood dominantly on the stage, but Billy Gunn noticed they were a person short. Shane O'Mac explained that since Kurt Angle was scheduled to meet the Rock at Survivor Series; and Big Show had his own business to take care of with Chris Jericho, this left the Coalition only one choice - declaring that the fourth and final member of Team McMahon would be none other than Shane O'Mac himself! Shane claimed that by his count, it was now DX who were a member short. D-Generation X were confused by this, but Shane claimed there were only three eligible members of Team Foley in the ring. Shawn Michaels alerted the Coalition to his presence, though Shane wagged his finger in disapproval. He and Stephanie McMahon gossiped over who should share the news, when Steph said it seemed Mick Foley hadn't relayed the stipulations their CEO mother had sent the three team leaders.
As great as it would be to see 'the Heartbreak Kid' back inside of a WWF ring - it wasn't going to happen! Shane grinned from ear to ear, and Steph revealed that Linda McMahon had personally disqualified Shawn from returning to the ring for this Survivor Series showdown, because he was on the Board of Directors! Steph insincerely apologized to the fans, before asking what their next plan was. She asked whether Mick Foley even knew he could trust DX, after all - they were the same group that had fired him once in the past already! Could Mick trust trust the same man that forced him to retire, Triple H? She knew Mick was watching, and hoped he was thinking hard about it. On a parting note, Steph reminded her ex-husband just how well she knew him inside and out, and that she would always be one step ahead of her! The Coalition left smugly, leaving DX at a loss for words.
. In their quarters, Lilian Garcia reluctantly tied the scarf around the collar of her shirt, when confronted by WWF Women's Champion Ivory. The champ was cold towards her, criticizing her appearance and claiming that Garcia was a hussy and nothing more. Ivory claimed she would never amount to anything, and that she could count herself lucky to be the Right to Censor's personal ring announcer. Steven Richards and Mark Henry entered the room, Steven again asking'the World's Strongest Man' what he had in mind for Matt Hardy tonight. Mark boldly declared that Team Xtreme was one Hardy down, and one Hardy remained. He claimed tonight he'd take care of Matt, and if Lita stepped in his way, that he wasn't afraid to take her out either. The RTC left to join Mark Henry in the arena, Mark set to meet Matt Hardy up next!
We returned to see T&A celebrating with bottles of champagne, Trish Stratus proudly approaching her boys with the newly shined WWF Tag Team Championships. Trish was so proud of Test and Albert, knowing how long it had taken them to get here, but they did everything as planned to make it happen. Test wanted to discuss with Trish how she was feeling after the Dudley Boyz tried to attack her, but Trish brushed it off. Besides, T&A had taken Bubba Ray out once already. Albert proposed they go out celebrating tonight, the trio grouping in for a three-way hug before the boys left to wash up. Trish smiled alone, when Bubba Ray Dudley crept from the doorway behind her. Trish was panicked to see him, but Bubba was only there to congratulate her boys. Bubba leaned in and sniffed the hair of Trish, telling her that he had a good feeling this wasn't over between the two of them just yet, a telling smile on his face. Stratus nailed Bubba with a hard slap, but Bubba got that far away look on his face - Bubba excitedly wanting more of what Trish had to offer!
. In the Reunion Arena, Lilian Garcia made her way to the ring to the cheers of the capacity crowd. She did not seem pleased to be representing the Right to Censor, as the skirt-clad ring announcer began to handle ring announcing duties for the men that kidnapped her last week. She provided a formal in-ring introduction for Mark Henry, who made his way to the ring trumped by Steven Richards and WWF Women's Champion Ivory, to even louder boos. The sirens whaled, but as the RTC arrived in the ring, Ivory yet again got right in Lilian's face to berate her. 2) Mark Henry (w/Steven Richards and WWF Women's Champion Ivory) def. Matt Hardy (w/Lita) (2:23)'The World's Strongest Man' was the Right to Censor's secret weapon, having incapacitated Jeff Hardy in the midst of a battle between Team Xtreme and the Right to Censor this past Monday night on RAW is WAR. Matt Hardy was defending his injured brother Jeff's honor, but was in for a tough time against the 400-plus pounder. Matt struck fast and cautiously early, but no matter what he tried, Mark Henry would not go down. Matt rocked him with a dropkick, and a hurricanrana attempt would go blocked into a big powerbomb for a near fall. Ivory and Steven Richards watched confidantly at ringside, while Mark applied a bear hug to slow down the quick elder Hardy Boy. Matt fired out with strikes, and a trio of clotheslines sent Mark stumbling to a knee - when Matt followed with a DDT to take him down! A diving legdrop connected for a near fall, when Steven Richards exchanged words with Matt to distract him. Mark Henry hammered him from behind with the referee distracted, when Lita came in off the top rope: her diving headscissors attempt blocked by Mark! Henry had her ready for a powerbomb, when Matt scored with a dropkick taking the big man down! Matt tried to follow with the Twist of Fate, but Henry sent him into the ropes - Steven nailing Matt with Ivory's WWF Women's Championship belt - and Henry dropped the big splash for three!
'The World's Strongest Man' picked up another victory tonight on SmackDown, discarding both members of the Hardy Boyz in one week! Steven Richards and WWF Women's Champion Ivory joined Mark Henry in the ring to raise his hand, before Ivory forced Lilian Garcia to formally declare him the winner! The Right to Censor were unstoppable with their secret weapon on display, when a taped up Jeff Hardy hit the ring with a steel chair in hand! Bad back and all, Jeff surprised everybody by limping down to the ring, and immediately Jeff tossed the chair twice in the direction of the 400-pounder! The RTC chose not to fight, as Jeff and Lita remained to provide physical aid for the flattened Matt Hardy.
. In the backstage area, Eddie Guerrero appeared surly as Kevin Kelly began to ask him why he struck his ex-fiancee Chyna with the loaded roses last Monday night. 'Latino Heat' mocked how the people were making a big deal about what he was doing. What about 'the Ninth Wonder of the World's threats, and wanting to hurt him where it hurt? What about the Playboy cover girl herself? He asked Kevin in all seriousness how Chyna would castrate him, and what all of the lucky honeys out there might do. Kevin noted the absence of the Kat, to which Eddie casually responded, kicking Kat to the curb. Eddie didn't care about trash anymore, and if Chyna was looking to fight, she could go on MTV's Heat this Sunday and meet him in the ring at the Survivor Series!
. Edge and Christian were in the locker room, gossiping about the look on Shawn Michaels' face, when Stephanie and Shane McMahon told him he couldn't compete at the Survivor Series. Christian remarked that 'the Heartbreak Kid' was one of his heroes growing up, but now? The two brothers had totally overshadowed him! Edge said that if anything, they were totally better than Shawn Michaels now. Christian added the surprise they received when Shane said they were two future WrestleMania headliners, and Edge remarked about the big payoff cheques they'd receive! A brotherly handshake was interrupted by a serious Chris Benoit, who wanted their complete attention. Benoit said that he wanted them to be serious, and that they couldn't afford a loss tonight to Triple H and the New Age Outlaws. Whatever happened, they were out to divide and conquer the three clowns. Benoit suggested they leave 'the Game' up to him - leaving the room. Edge wanted to know if Benoit ever smiled.
'The Texas Rattlesnake' was seen arriving at the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas to a huge ovation. Stone Cold Steve Austin was in the house. With an in-ring interview scheduled for tonight with his longtime friend, good ol' J.R, Jim Ross, you had to wonder what was going through Austin's mind. We would find out tonight!
. 3) Essa Rios (c) def. Taka Michinoku & Funaki in a Triple Threat match to retain the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship (4:19)With title defenses over both men in recent weeks, both members of Kaientai were up for the challenge tonight. Essa Rios, the fighting WWF Light Heavyweight Champion, found himself on the receiving end of a beating from Taka Michinoku and Funaki last weekend on Sunday Night Heat, and Commissioner Mick Foley had granted them both another shot tonight in a Triple Threat match. Rios caught both with armdrags and an enzuigiri, until Funaki blasted Rios with a tornado DDT. Kaientai proceeded to dish out double-team moves for the champ, with Funaki delivered a top rope hurricanrana right into a sit-out powerbomb from Taka! Michinoku covered, but Funaki threw him off. Kaientai knew only one man could be champion, which is when they started to fight! Michinoku sent his partner to the floor and delivered a beautiful Asai moonsault to the floor! Essa was not far behind however, a somersault tope delivered to both members of Kaientai on the floor. Back inside Essa looked for the 450 splash to Funaki just to be sent flying out to the floor by Taka, who picked Funaki up and drilled him with a Michinoku Driver! Taka went for the cover, but Essa snook in - a Magistral cralde allowing him to retain the title!
Essa Rios had overcome both members of Kaientai simultaneously, retaining the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship in a fast-paced Triple Threat encounter. Unfortunately, Taka Michinoku did not take kindly to the backdoor method 'the Daredevil' had used to retain with, putting the boots to the champ! Michinoku and Funaki congregated over Essa, Kaientai's differences now behind them. That's when Crash Holly hit the ring, a trash can in hand! 'The Houdini of Hardcore' surprised Funaki with a trash can shot to the head, before ducking an attack from Taka Michinoku and giving him one as well! Holly sent Kaientai packing, revealing a brush and sweeping the ring! A former WWF Light Heavyweight Champion had cleaned the ring of Kaientai, while Essa Rios reluctantly watched Crash from the corner. It did not appear that Essa trusted Crash.
. Commissioner Mick Foley walked the backstage area, clearly not as happy as he was when the night began. 'The Commish' entered the locker room of D-Generation X, who were gathered ready for the six-man tag team match tonight. Mick asked the group if what the McMahon children had been saying were true - whether he could trust them. Silence fell over the room, Mick yelling to ask Triple H and Shawn Michaels if they would throw him under the bus at Survivor Series. He may have been the Fonz before, but now he had to wonder - was this a set-up? Shawn tried to talk Mick down, but the Commissioner told 'the Heartbreak Kid' that this didn't concern him. Triple H got up to look Mick straight in the eye, asking Mick why he didn't tell them Shawn couldn't compete in the elimination match in ten days. Foley argued how he vividly remembered Montreal, and thought it was no coincidence that the very same damn thing could happen to him in under two weeks. Triple H tried assuring Mick their rivalry was all in the past, and that they despised the Coalition. Mick nodded in agreement, but demanded DX to find a fourth guy, and to earn his trust by beating the trio mercilessly tonight! So much for cloud nine for the Commissioner.
Chris Jericho was shown with a CD in hand outside of the production truck, located out of the building. Y2J had a big smirk on his face, telling a television producer that once he got the signal, to play what was on the disc. The producer accepted the order, when Jericho wisely decided to tip the producer to keep it under wraps - it's explosive stuff. He thanked Y2J, who was apparently heading to the ring, next!
We returned to SmackDown to see the countdown commencing, concluding with a blast of pyrotechnics across the stage. Out marched Chris Jericho, lighting the Dallas, Texas crowd up for his appearance. The loudmouth Canadian confidently strutted down to the ring, with Y2J's intentions unclear after enraging the Big Show once more on RAW is WAR. With a microphone in hand, Chris Jericho started out by reminding everybody of what happened the last time they were here in the Reunion Arena: he was down, he was out, covered in blood, and taken to his absolute limit courtesy of a man by the name of Triple H. Jericho continued to reminice with the people about Fully Loaded, and how despite the torturous Steel-Cage gave him nightmares all of these months later - what Jericho did remember is that he was still able to walk out on his own accord! The people cheered Y2J, as he explained that when he found out that the Big Show wanted to re-arrange his boyish good looks, he was a little concerned. He was concerned because at seven-foot-two, 500 pounds - how could Y2J escape the gigantic paws of an overweight, out of shape, foul-breathed, odourous animal like the Big Show? Y2J smiled as the people enjoyed his remarks made about 'the Giant', continuing to say that months ago, maybe he would be somewhat afraid of the Big Show - but not anymore.
'The Sexy Beast' wasn't afraid of 'the Giant', because he could outrun him. Y2J could embarrass him like he has, countless times in the past. And Chris Jericho could beat the Big Show! Y2J ordered "the monkeys in the truck" to hit the switch - providing a slideshow presentation of sorts on the OvalTron! Y2J declared that he could beat Big Show in the sky - a photoshopped image showed 'the Giant' dressed as an astronaut. Y2J could beat Big Show in the sea - an image of Big Show stood menacingly in the ocean, stink lines and all. Y2J could beat Big Show covered in pee - an image of Big Show stood in a big diaper, with people laughing at him. And Y2J could beat Big Show in KFC - an image of 'the Giant' surrounded by fast food. The people got a kick out of Jericho's creativity, telling all that the part that mattered from all of this was that it didn't matter how the Big Show wanted to do it. What mattered was that the 500-pounder didn't scare him, and Jericho would demonstrate this, right here tonight in Dallas, Texas! The people cheered loudly, when the Big Show came stomping out to the rampway to loud boos from the people. The 500-pounder shook his head as he menacingly stomped down to the ring, immediately grabbing a microphone. 'The Giant' asked if any of this was supposed to be funny, because it sure as hell wasn't funny! The party-pooper told Y2J that he knew he was a little punk, but he didn't know he was such an artist.
Juvenile sense of humor or not, the little rhymes and show-and-tell with the people didn't bother the Big Show, because he had cruel intentions for him. Show would let Y2J have his little moment, because when it was finished with the people wouldn't remember any of this - they'd remember him breaking Jericho's jaw! Y2J foresaw Show's attack and immediately dropkicked him in the knee, the Canadian wisely striking low and looking to take the big man down! Y2J climbed to the top rope - a fatal mistake - soaring right into the arms of the Big Show's huge hand! 'The Giant' strangled Jericho in the corner, screaming that he wasn't kidding: he was going to break his jaw! Big Show powered Y2J up and planted him with a huge Chokeslam before looking to place his foot on the jaw of Jericho - when the Rock rushed down to the ring! 'The Brahma Bull' was here, and he unloaded with rights for 'the Giant!' Rock sent Big Show running to the floor, when he took to the microphone. After declaring his return to Dallas, Texas, Rock saw a once in a lifetime opportunity for the Big Show tonight - and it included grabbing the jabroni WWF Champion Kurt Angle, and meeting the Rock tonight for a tag team match, alongside Y2J! Jericho recovered to stand beside Rock, as Show backed up the rampway in serious rage! A challenge for a tag team match had been declared!
. In the hallway D-Generation X were getting ready to do battle. Shawn Michaels gave Triple H, Billy Gunn and Road Dogg some advice ahead of six-man tag team action, 'the Heartbreak Kid' wishing DX luck. Triple H and the New Age Outlaws appeared confident about their chances, with 'the Game' vowing to get even with Chris Benoit. After the confrontation with the Coalition earlier tonight, you had to wonder what mindset DX were in. A sneak peek of the Survivor Series elimination match was coming up next!
4) Chris Benoit, Edge and Christian (w/Shane McMahon) def. Triple H and the New Age Outlaws (6:20)With the Survivor Series elimination match set in stone with the four members of Team McMahon named - Chris Benoit, Edge, Christian and Shane McMahon - D-Generation X received some bad news earlier tonight, informed that Shawn Michaels was disqualified from competing on Team Foley. More bad news came when Stephanie McMahon stirred the pot, implying that Foley couldn't trust DX. With control over the World Wrestling Federation on the line, it was clear 'the Commish' had every right to be concerned. Coming off the battle on RAW is WAR, Triple H started strong against Benoit, pounding away at him. 'The Game' chopped Benoit and tagged in Billy Gunn who connected with a huge dropkick. Mr. Ass maintained control, trading tags with Road Dogg until Shane McMahon popped up on the apron. The distraction allowed Benoit to strike with a sudden German suplex, and now Benoit, Edge and Christian traded tags like a pack of wolves. The Coalition took turns torturing the surgically-repaired shoulder of Billy Gunn. Christian maintained an armbar on Gunn, who somehow managed to get Christian up with a one-handed military press, before making the tag to Road Dogg! He came in with some Shake, Rattle 'n' Roll for Edge, but Benoit jumped him from behind! Triple H clotheslined Benoit out to the floor before chasing Shane O'Mac around ringside - Shane leading him back inside where Edge nailed him with a Spear, but Road Dogg nailed him with the Pumphandle Drop! Mr. Ass tagged in, seeking the Fame-Asser on Edge, but Christian planted him with the Unprettier! Benoit tagged in, going straight for the Crossface! Triple H reached to break it, but Shane had his foot - Gunn forced to tap!
Chris Benoit refused to relinquish the Crossface on Billy Gunn as Edge and Christian continued to hammer away on Road Dogg on the floor! Triple H finally kicked free from the grip of Shane McMahon on his foot, rushing for 'the Rabid Wolverine' in the ring. 'The Game' hammered on Benoit on the canvas, not allowing the Canadian to fire back, when Edge and Christian returned to the ring for a three-on-one beatdown of Triple H! The Coalition were giving 'the Game' another beatdown much like on RAW the past two weeks, a strategy comprised by Shane McMahon to divide and conquer D-Generation X. Edge and Christian even held 'the Game' up to his knees so that Shane could score with a punching combination, into the abdomen of his former brother-in-law! The Coalition were stood tall, with DX still outnumbered! You had to wonder how much faith Mick Foley had in DX after this.
. Commissioner Mick Foley was mulling over by the backstage monitor, unable to consider what he had just witnessed. 'The Commish's mood was deteriorating as the night stretched on, but he couldn't help but grimace a smile as the Dudley Boyz approached him. D-Von and Bubba Ray nodded towards the Commissioner as D-Von expressed that they wanted T&A, and they wanted the WWF Tag Team Championship. Bubba Ray then stated he wanted Trish Stratus, drawing a confused look from D-Von. Mick told the Dudleys how he knew they wanted the new champs, but they had to get in line with the rest of them first! After all, T&A beat them back at No Mercy, and Bubba had been on the sidelines. Mick was willing to do them a favor though - a tune-up match - pitting the Dudleys against the Radicalz, tonight! D-Von said that it worked for him, but did Bubba want the gold or revenge on Trish more?
We returned to SmackDown to see footage taken from during the commercial break. After the loss of D-Generation X and subsequent beatdown courtesy of the Coalition, cameras caught up with Shawn Michaels as he stomped through the halls and entered a locker room to find X-Pac. 'The Heartbreak Kid' slammed the door behind him, drawing the ire of a defensive X-Pac. HBK wasn't here for a chat between DX buddies however, instead demanding to know what the hell his problem was. Michaels asked X-Pac what the letters DX even meant to him. He was just willing to ignore the fact his best friends were getting their asses handed to him? X-Pac claimed he thought that's why Shawn was here, but Shawn told X-Pac he was here because of his lazy ass! HBK pointed the finger at X-Pac who screamed back at him, telling Shawn to mind his own business! X-Pac told HBK he was sick of being everybody's go-to guy all of the time, when he couldn't even pick up a win to say his life! HBK warned X-Pac as he did several weeks ago to get his act together, but X-Pac gave Shawn an idea: to go back to San Antonio and see if his wife liked being yelled at. Shawn backed X-Pac against the wall and demanded he not speak of his family like that, before stomping away. X-Pac was left disgusted.
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Inside of Reunion Arena, WWF Hardcore Champion Lance Storm was seen making his way down to the ring. 'The Pride of Calgary' had the title held snugly around his waist, and it was notable how well-rested he appeared ever since the 24/7 rule had been suspended upon Storm's request under two weeks ago. Lance made reference to the Presidential Election several days ago, hoping that all of the young voters out there cast their vote - because in reality, their vote didn't mean anything! Lance compared the Election to the soap opera of Team Foley against Team McMahon - that Shane and Stephanie McMahon were fine and deserving leaders that the World Wrestling Federation needed! But Lance was here to issue a challenge, mentioning how the suspension of the 24/7 rule was phase one - but now it was time for phase two: giving true credibility to what this title really meant! Lance issued a challenge to any other WWF champion man enough to come out and take him on - the title on the line! The proud Canadian wanted to maximize the prestige of the title, when who could answer but WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown! 5) Lance Storm (c) def. WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown to retain the WWF Hardcore Championship (4:05)'The Pride of Calgary's run as WWF Hardcore Championship was sure to be remembered for having wrangled the 24/7 rule into being suspended, in cooperation of the WWF Board of Directors, but now Lance Storm was looking to maximize the prestige of the title he wore proudly and peacefully. But up against D-Lo Brown, the WWF European Champion fancied himself another title for his waist - the first-ever WWF Eurocontinental Champion coming fresh off of an attack from William Regal last Monday night. D-Lo managed to outwrestle Lance early, a sit-out powerbomb giving him a near fall. The fight spilled out to the floor, where Brown introduced a cowbell and walloped Lance with it. He continued to beat on him by the timekeeper's table, where Storm threw the timekeeper himself at D-Lo - then blasted him with a concealed steel tray! Storm would introduce the timekeeper's chair and teased using it as a weapon - just to instead take a seat on it. Lance took D-Lo lightly and it cost him, as Brown caught him off the top rope with a dropkick, before picking up the steel chair and striking Storm twice in the spine! D-Lo sat Lance down and scored with a clothesline for two, before climbing up to the top rope. The Lo Down in mind, D-Lo got ready to fly when William Regal and Joe E. Legend came down to ringside - Joe E. knocking D-Lo off the top rope! Brown caught the ropes on the way down throat-first, when Storm nailed him with the Super Kick to retain the title!
Once again D-Lo Brown had been thwarted in his tracks by William Regal, who appeared to have finally made a friend in the World Wrestling Federation in Joe E. Legend. 'The Goodwill Ambassador' played with the buttons on his vest while 'the Heatseeker' scowled in the direction of the beaten WWF European Champion. All the while, Lance Storm had his hand raised with the WWF Hardcore Championship raised high. 'The Pride of Calgary' had more than a little help tonight from Regal and Legend!
. In the backstage area, Dean Malenko chuckled to himself as he stumbled across a copy of Playboy magazine, with 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' Chyna on the front. 'The Ladies Man' remarked that she was back on the singles market, but before he could flick through the pages, he found himself confronted by Terri. 'The She-Devil' was mad, saying how last week Dean got the APA to go after her boyfriend Perry Saturn, and now tonight he didn't even want to be a part of the same team as him. Terri wanted to know why, but Dean made it clear it had to do with their past together. Cryptically, he told her that tagging with Perry was not a good idea. It didn't work out the first time. Malenko tried walking away, but 'the She-Devil' revealed that he had to coexist with Perry, because they had a match tonight. Malenko gritted his teeth, warning Terri that Saturn better behave out there. Stone Cold Steve Austin was seen walking the halls of the Reunion Arena once again. 'The Texas Rattlesnake' was ready to go, with an in-ring interview with his long time buddy Jim Ross. With the Last Man Standing match coming up in ten days at the Survivor Series, J.R. would hope to get Stone Cold's thoughts, next!
We returned to SmackDown to see Raven sat on a production box in the backstage area, this mysterious loner continuing to gaze into nothingness with a sadistic smirk on his face. A backstage assistant walked past, when he pulled the assistant aside, making the nervous youngster sit beside him. Raven wanted to tell him a story of 'the Deadman' that once ran the World Wrestling Federation on his own back. Raven placed his arm around the man, speaking of how for many years, 'the Deadman' was on top. He was indestructible, he could be buried alive and resurrect himself in a flash. But somewhere along the way, that 'Phenom' changed. His mind grew weaker, his powers diminished. And all it took was a guy like him, and a crowbar he found to bring 'the Deadman' down. The assistant asked if he was referring to the Undertaker, to which Raven looked him in the eye and asked why Undertaker needed to have all the fun. He asked the man what about him, what about Raven? Then he started giggling to himself. All he had to say about 'the Deadman' was that if he continued to hide, and decided against showing up at the Survivor Series? Maybe he could fade away again, and be a legend in his own right. The so-called enigma was demented.
. Jim Ross was in the middle of the ring back inside the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas. After moments of recapping what we had seen tonight, he warmed the crowd up for the arrival of his longtime friend, the man that will battle Kane in Last Man Standing at the Survivor Series - Stone Cold Steve Austin! The glass shattered and the man himself stomped down to the ring, immediately saluting the fans on each corner to a tremendous response. J.R. remarked that 'the Texas Rattlesnake' was in his home state, and reminded him of what went down last Monday night on RAW is WAR. Jim wanted to get Austin's reaction to when Kane - the same man that threatened to end his career all over again last month - cowered away from the fight inside of the cage. Austin explained that when it came to 'the Big Red Machine' Kane, he didn't seen the same seven-foot monster that everybody else saw. In Stone Cold's eyes, he saw a sideshow freak that could whoop some ass but couldn't take it! When it comes to Kane, he sees a man that is dangerous enough and diabolical enough to pick on people that are smaller than him, but what Kane failed to realize was that he wasn't in the ring with just about anybody - he was in the ring with Stone Cold Steve Austin!
J.R. discussed the problems he faced in interviewing Kane a few weeks ago, and how the monster had laid his hands on him - but pointed out Kane's claim in saying he didn't commit the hit-and-run on him last year, because he was a monster. He asked Steve if he believed that statement, to which Stone Cold said he knew damn well that it wasn't Kane, even if it made all the sense in the world. Austin ran down the facts relayed to him by police officials: that the driver left no prints in the black Lincoln towncar for a start, which tells him that the attacker was wearing gloves like Kane. Secondly, the seat was positioned all the way back - which tells him that big son of a b*tch was big enough to drive the car that left him for dead on that cold night in Detroit! J.R. then asked what made Steve convinced it wasn't Kane, knowing all of those details. Stone Cold took it back to the investigation, and claimed that two nights ago, he had an anonymous individual call him at the arena, claiming to be the man that ran him down. He was in the building and there was no way of tracing the call. He told him he would strike when he least expected it - subtlety that tall red b*stard doesn't understand a lick about!
J.R. then asked Stone Cold what this meant for his personal rivalry with Kane, and 'the Texas Rattlesnake' was quick to survey the Dallas crowd - asking them if they wanted to see Stone Cold beat that freak senseless to the point he couldn't even stand. They responded with an ecstatic "hell yeah", and Austin explained that what Kane did - trying to break his neck again, trying to ruin his life for good - it didn't work. That meant Austin was coming for Kane, and when the Survivor Series came around and Kane had to face off with Stone Cold Steve Austin, he could bet his ass he would leave that building in an ambulance or a hearse, and that was the bottom line! Suddenly, the four ring posts exploded into flames - and out stomped Kane himself! Austin was ready to fight, but Kane waited patiently on the floor. Austin demanded Kane come and fight, and after seconds, Kane agreed! The fight was on, as Austin rushed Kane into another fistfight exchange! Austin ducked a big boot and scored with the Lou Thesz press, before stomping a mudhole in Kane! Kane clawed the face of Austin, before delivering a huge Chokeslam leaving Stone Cold down and out! J.R. was left alone with Kane, and 'the Big Red Machine' would grab J.R. by the throat - choking him dangerously - before powering him up over his shoulder and dropping Jim Ross with a Tombstone Piledriver! The careless monster set off his pyrotechnics, leaving a hurt Stone Cold in the ring to attend beside his longtime best friend J.R! Austin saw red, swearing for vengeance on Kane!
Footage from moments ago aired, showing the scene of the crime in the middle of the ring, where Jim Ross found himself involved in the middle of a heated exchange between Stone Cold Steve Austin and 'the Big Red Machine' Kane. J.R. was in the wrong place at the wrong time, winding up receiving a Tombstone Piledriver from his longtime friend's adversary for his sins. During the break, medics were on hand to assist Jim Ross out of the building on stretcher, with a seething Stone Cold Steve Austin barking orders at the medics to be careful with J.R. There was hell to pay come Last Man Standing at the Survivor Series.
In the locker room area William Regal was in the middle of complimenting Joe E. Legend on a solid impression made on D-Lo Brown earlier tonight. As 'the Heatseeker' explained how this wasn't show business, that this was his business and that he did what he did to prove a point. 'The Goodwill Ambassador' interrupted him to offer him a teacake, when the tea party went interrupted by Kevin Kelly. The Englishman was not pleased at the interruption, asking Kevin if he hadn't had enough to eat as it was. Asked for answers as to what their partnership meant, William explained he had been looking for the right friend ever since he got to the World Wrestling Federation, but of every miserable so-and-so he'd met, Regal saw most potential in the youngster. Joe E. spoke and ate with the teacake in his mouth, claiming he wanted the WWF European Championship. Perturbed, William explained clearly what he meant, saying how D-Lo Brown did not deserve the title and was not a good fit for his home continent. What Europe needed was a strong, polite gentleman with the future ahead of him, not some ghetto blasting toerag like D-Lo Brown. Joe E. continued to eat loudly and grossly, as Regal whispered to Kevin that there was much work needed to be done.
. 6) The Dudley Boyz def. Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko (w/Terri) (2:51)Earlier tonight, the Dudley Boyz made their first appearance in weeks after Bubba Ray had been sidelined with a concussion. It appeared their rivalry with the new WWF Tag Team Champions T&A was far from over at that, as they would come to the aid of Too Cool after the match. Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko were strange bedfellows here tonight, after unsuccessfully teaming up last week against Val Venis and Steve Blackman. Malenko was cautious of Saturn and had paid the APA to attack him, which infuriated Terri. Lumped together again tonight, Malenko started with Bubba Ray who showed no signs of ring rust, and the Dudleys quickly double-teamed 'the Ladies Man' with an assisted back suplex for a near fall. Dean finally made the tag to Perry Saturn, who came in and caught D-Von in mid-air off the second rope with a powerslam connecting! Saturn and Malenko were now in control, but D-Von would fire back off the ropes with a double clothesline. The tag was made to Bubba Ray, who cleaned house before scoring with the Wazzup on Saturn to the dismay of his girlfriend Terri! Saturn rolled out and Malenko received the 3D, giving the Dudleys the win!
The Dudley Boyz had picked up an important win here tonight, their first match back as a fully powered tag team since before No Mercy one month ago. D-Von and Bubba Ray had their hands raised, but as Terri aided to her boyfriend Perry Saturn suffering on the floor, the Dudleys had the bright idea to grab a hold of 'the She-Devil!' They had tables in mind for the girlfriend of Perry Saturn, when all of a sudden the new WWF Tag Team Champions T&A hit the ringside area, attacking the Dudleys from behind. The Dudley Boyz were sent back inside where Test and Albert continued to hammer on D-Von and Bubba Ray - under orders of a distant Trish Stratus! Unfortunately for T&A, their night of celebration would be short-lived, as the Dudleys fired back and sent Test and Albert packing from the ring. Trish was left in shock, but would be in for a bigger shock moments later, as WWF Intercontinental Champion Rikishi appeared behind her!
'Big Kish' walked Trish to the ring, having failed in delivering the Stinkface to the Diva on Monday night - all the while the Dudleys would fend T&A away from the ring! Trish was panicked, being led to the clutches of the Dudleys. But instead of preparing a table for her - Bubba gestured for her to receive a Stinkface! Stratus was screamed, and the Dudleys held her down - all so that the 400-pound Samoan could bend over and dish it up for the arrogant young lady! A horrified Trish flopped out to the floor in fear and disgust, all the while Rikishi and the Dudleys stood tall in the ring! Bubba wasn't finished with Trish just yet, but he was too busy having fun with Rikishi tonight!
. In the locker room of the Coalition, the Big Show was standing with Stephanie McMahon listening to 'the Giant' rant about Chris Jericho. He couldn't believe what Y2J had to say about him, and the fact that the Rock had gotten involved? He hated the Rock so much. Up to him walked the WWF Champion Kurt Angle, who wanted to know which city they were in. A confused Show told him they were in Dallas - right. It was the place he won the WWF Championship for the first time, beating the Rock. The 500-pounder's tone changed as he was apologetic for forgetting, but Kurt slapped Show across the face! Angle pointed at 'the Giant' and reminded him what a monster he could be. If he was going to be his tag partner tonight, he didn't want a smiling, friendly Big Show as his partner. He wanted the ruthless, killer whale Big Show for a partner! Show frowned as Kurt told his girlfriend and him that they had ten days until Survivor Series, and was proposing they go out there and show Rock and Y2J who was boss! Show roared, as the Coalition left for the ring.
Meanwhile, The Rock was seen walking the hall. 'The People's Champ' was moments from the tag team main event, ten days before he gets a shot at Kurt Angle's WWF Championship. But before he could make it to the ring, Jonathan Coachman stopped him to get his thoughts leading into it, causing Rock to do a funny impression of 'Coach's dweeby little voice. He asked what was wrong with him, this was Thursday night SmackDown! They were on UPN, this was the Rock's show! 'Coach' tried to apologize but Rock told the creepy son of a b*tch to get out of his sight, because he was about to go and whoop those Coalition jabronies candyasses! Rock left for the ring - set to team up with Chris Jericho to face Kurt Angle and Big Show - coming up next!7) The Rock and Chris Jericho def. WWF Champion Kurt Angle and Big Show (w/Stephanie McMahon) (5:53)With the Survivor Series ten days away, the Rock and Kurt Angle were both mentally prepared for the challenge that awaited them in their fourth encounter for the WWF Championship. After pinning 'the Megastar' last week in tag team action, the Rock wanted to avenge his loss from July's Fully Loaded where - in this very building - the Olympic Gold Medalist dethroned him to win the WWF Championship for the very first time. Rock came to Chris Jericho's aid earlier tonight, the recipient of a beating from Big Show, after humiliating him with a series of crafted images. Big Show saw his chance and went straight for Y2J who outran him initially, before walking right into a clothesline from 'the Giant!' Show was in a foul mood, and after being motivated by Coalition leader Kurt Angle, was going for the kill. He choked Y2J in the corner with his gigantic boot, before allowing the Olympic Gold Medalist to begin wearing Jericho down.
He wrestled him to the mat, but as Y2J rose to his feet, Jericho's brief comeback of an enzuigiri went thwarted, as Angle dropped him with a German suplex! Angle climbed up, but a beautiful moonsault missed - and Y2J got the tag to Rock! Rock came to blows with the man he meets in ten days, a Samoan drop sending Kurt to the floor! Show came in from behind, a sidewalk slam crushing the number one contender. Angle tried to apply the Ankle Lock just like last week, when Rock kicked him into Show for the tag. Y2J made the tag, and Rock blasted Angle with a clothesline knocking him to the floor. Big Show tried to Chokeslam 'the Great One', but Y2J nailed him with a low blow: the Rock Bottom connecting! Y2J followed up with the Lionsault, pinning the Big Show!
Chris Jericho had his hand raised in victory, coming out with the win after a hard-fought tag team encounter. He had pinned the Big Show tonight, despite 'the Giant's ever-growing hatred for him. The Rock congratulated and joined Y2J in celebration, when Kurt Angle hit the ring jumping 'the Great One' from behind! The WWF Champion was a sore loser, putting the boots to Rock until Jericho cleaned the ring of Angle!
'The Megastar' backed away from the ring, when Stephanie McMahon squared up to Y2J, slapping him across the face! Jericho responded, rekindling their own animosity by locking in the Walls of Jericho on 'the Billion Dollar Princess!' Rock dared Kurt Angle and a recovering Big Show to get back in the ring - Kurt's girlfriend tapping out in agony to the Walls before him. Finally Jericho released the hold, and Steph was helped to the back with a livid Olympian. Angle had been bested again by a highly motivated contender in the Rock, but what did this mean for the WWF Championship in ten days?
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Jakked - November 11, 2000 Compaq Center in Houston, Texas Broadcast on syndication Taped on November 6, 2000The opening video package aired, bringing us to the arena, where Kevin Kelly and Jonathan Coachman welcomed us to WWF Jakked!
William Regal made his way down to the ring to kick off Jakked, 'the Goodwill Ambassador' waving to loud boos from the crowd on hand. The Englishman stood in the ring and greeted the people warmly, telling them all of how long he had waited for this night to come. He was looking forward to teaching them all thing or two about presenting themselves in a moral and orderly manner. Insulting the fans on their dress sense and lack of hygiene, Regal denounced them from being as successful as he was. That is unless they all heded his words, and watched closely to see how he conducted himself - then they too might be able to dress and coordinate themselves nearly as good as a stand-up human being like himself! Regal was not winning the people over with the people. 1) William Regal def. Steve Blackman (4:12)It appeared that 'the Goodwill Ambassador' had found an ally in Joe E. Legend this past week. After attacking D-Lo Brown for spilling his tea six night ago on RAW is WAR, this past week on SmackDown William Regal would have 'the Heatseeker' cost the WWF European Champion his shot at Lance Storm's WWF Hardcore Championship. Tonight Regal was in for a tough time against 'the Lethal Weapon' Steve Blackman, who chased Regal early before William was able to lead him into a hard European uppercut. Regal grounded Blackman, but a cravate saw him work back up to his feet, a northern lights suplex getting a two-count. Blackman rallied from an armbar, able to kick his way free before offloading with a series of blows. A snap suplex scored him a near fall, when Blackman targeted the Brit with a martial arts kick. It was sidestepped by Regal, who dropped him with the arm-trapped neckbreaker now known as the Regal Cutter - 'the Goodwill Ambassador' getting another win.2) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Essa Rios def. Zane Morris (3:29)It appeared Essa Rios had to prepare himself for the unpredictability of 'the Houdini of Hardcore' Crash Holly. Thursday night on SmackDown saw the fighting WWF Light Heavyweight Champion pick up a win against both members of Kaientai in a Triple Threat match, when Taka Michinoku and Funaki began to beat up on the luchador after the bell. It was Crash who saved the day for Essa, but it remained to be seen whether Rios could trust his apparent new ally. Tonight Essa was in action against an up-and-comer from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Zane Morris. Zane tried to outwrestle Rios on the mat early, but Essa kept things moving with a springboard armdrag from the top rope. Rios hit with a flying headscissors sending Zane to the floor, but Zane would ruin Essa's attempt at a plancha with a big clothesline. He held Essa down in a chinlock until the champ worked back up and was able to catch Zane with a powerbomb, then scored with a moonsault to get the win! 3) Mark Henry (w/Steven Richards) def. Shawn Hernandez (3:08)'The Secret Weapon' of the Right to Censor had had a dominant week, first by putting a stop to the Hardy Boyz and Lita's ambush on the RTC after their forced recruitment of a reluctant Lilian Garcia six nights ago on RAW is WAR. It was here Mark Henry aggravated Jeff Hardy's spinal injury, and 'the World's Stongest Man' tried to do the same - putting away Matt Hardy on SmackDown. He tried to add Lita to the list of Team Xtreme when Jeff made a surprising return, armed with a steel chair to fend the group off. Tonight on Jakked, Steven Richards accompanied Mark to the ring for competiton against Houston's own Shawn Hernandez. Shawn worked hard to power out of Henry's offense, but a body slam would subdue him. Henry hammered on Shawn in the ropes, with Richards even getting a shot in on him. The tall upstart even managed to take Mark down with a diving shoulder tackle, until he missed an elbow drop allowing the 400-pounder to drop the Bombshell big splash. 4) Dean Malenko (w/Perry Saturn and Terri) def. Crash Holly (4:08)While Crash Holly hopes to be the helping hand needed for Essa Rios to fight off Kaientai in the Light Heavyweight division, tonight he was in action against the same man he once beat for the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship this past summer. It seemed that Terri's attempt at reforming the Radicalz between boyfriend Perry Saturn and ex-boyfriend Dean Malenko was not working out after the loss on SmackDown to the Dudley Boyz, but Saturn and 'the She-Devil' accompanied the all-business 'Ladies Man' to the ring regardless. Crash flew early, relying on high-risk techniques including a missile dropkick for a two count. Crash maintained Malenko with a side headlock, until the experienced technician took him down with his skills. A front facelock subdued Crash until he fired back up with a northern lights suplex. Holly got a near fall from a hurricanrana, before looking at going for a running bulldog when Saturn tripped him through the ropes! Malenko capitalized, a Tiger Bomb into the Texas Cloverleaf forcing Crash to submit.
Dean Malenko did not seem happy to have had help from Perry Saturn to pick up the win after the bell, with he and his former Radicalz tag team partner going nose to nose in the ring. Terri tried to step in between her current and former boyfriends, with 'the She-Devil' raising an unsatisfied 'Ladies Man's hand in victory.
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Sunday Night Heat - November 12, 2000 Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas Broadcast on MTV Taped on November 7, 2000 - Live from WWF New York Sunday Night Heat opened to the sight of two young fans in a quarrel with a security guard in the backstage area of WWF New York. The two women were desperate to meet tonight's special guest star, 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' Chyna, but the security guard again warned them they couldn't be back here. They would have to wait at the end of the show like everybody else. The two ladies sulked, and one went to leave before trying to change the guard's mind by lifting her shirt and flashing him! With her back to the camera, the security guard would not budge, but Jerry Lawler would step out - eyes gawking at what he saw in front of him! The two young women were shocked to see 'the King', who told the ladies that they had some excellent puppies - but he's got a show to co-host! Jerry told them he'd see them later, walking away in time for the show!
. The opening video package aired, bringing us to WWF New York for another edition of Sunday Night Heat, live on MTV! Michael Cole welcomed the fans at the entertainment complex to the show, before allowing the fans to give it up for his colleague from SmackDown on Thursday nights - tonight's co-host - Jerry Lawler! 'The King received a warm ovation as he wandered out, his crown in hand to greet Michael on the stage. He talked about how it was great to see him and tried to shake Jerry's hand, who joked about how seeing him twice in one week was twice too many. Lawler was more excited to be here in WWF New York, having spent all day walking around Times Square - it was an electifying experience. Michael went over what was ahead of us tonight, being joined later on by the ex-fiancee of Eddie Guerrero, 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' Chyna. Lawler was excited to hear what Chyna had to say about 'Latino Heat'. 1) X-Pac def. Tazz (4:24)Kicking things off tonight on Sunday Night Heat saw the man that came so close to becoming WWF Champion last Monday night on RAW is WAR against Kurt Angle, X-Pac. X-Pac did not have a pleasant exchange with Shawn Michaels on SmackDown either, having refused to come to the aid of his fellow D-Generation X members several nights earlier once again. Tonight was X-Pac's chance to get a big win against a man also on a losing streak of late - Tazz. 'The One Man Crime Scene' abstained from engaging with the referee after attacking Jack Doan and Tim White last week, which allowed X-Pac to start right with a flurry of kicks. An armdrag sent Tazz through a loop, but the thug was able to cut the DX member short with a big clothesline. 'The Human Suplex Machine' showed why they called him just that, with a capture suplex giving him a near fall. Tazz restained X-Pac on the canvas in a camel clutch, but the fans would get behind the underdog of DX - X-Pac rising slowly, just for Tazz to drop him on his head with a Geman suplex! X-Pac wouldn't stay down, and Tazz took him to the top rope, looking to superplex him, but X-Pac fired back and reversed: the X-Factor from the top rope scoring him the win!
X-Pac had pulled out all of the stops in an intense contest against Tazz to, but the D-Generation X member was exhausted from the tough match-up. After X-Pac's hand was raised, referee Jimmy Korderas found himself faced with 'the One Man Crime Scene', who was incredibly upset about his string of losses continuing tonight. Tazz teased putting his hands on him but resisted - then grabbed Korderas and drilled him with a belly-to-back suplex! Tazz locked in the Tazzmission while screaming at the defenseless official, but X-Pac hit the ring and fought with the thug! A series of well-placed kicks sent Tazz running, leaving X-Pac to aid to the official. After not coming to the aid of DX on RAW or SmackDown, X-Pac had made a statement, saving Jimmy Korderas from another beating courtesy of 'the Human Suplex Machine!'
. The APA were seen in their office, talking about their Steel Cage encounter with Kane. Bradshaw was having fun with an aching Faarooq, laughing about what 'the Big Red Machine' did to him last Monday. Faarooq jabbed back, reminding the Texan that it was Bradshaw that lost them the match. He believed it was lose-lose for the APA either way, but they survived and they have their health - well, maybe not so much Faarooq. Steven Richards sauntered into their office, clapping slowly at what the APA tried and failed to do on RAW. Bradshaw was incensed about him not using the door, but Steven compared the accolades of the Right to Censor to the APA. Steven claimed APA lived off of blood money for a living, and how sadistic that was. They promoted alcohol, they promoted smoking, and they promoted gambling. They had no idea what harm they were doing to today's youth! The APA stood up and tried to threaten Steven, who was flanked by the Goodfather and Bull Buchanan of the Right to Censor. Bradshaw told the RTC that they'd seen what that big goon Mark Henry did to the Hardy Boyz - making them hypocrites! Bull and Goodfather spoke back about the APA being deadbeats, when Faarooq challenged the two RTC members to a tag match here tonight! Steven smiled, telling them they were on.
. Back at WWF New York, Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler discussed that the match was on for tonight, pitting the APA against the Right to Censor. 'The King' questioned what shape Bradshaw and Faarooq were in after the Steel-Cage beatdown courtesy of Kane six nights ago. Michael talked about X-Pac rescuing Jimmy Korderas from the clutches of Tazz, leading the two to recap the friction between the Coalition and D-Generation X. A video package aired, recapping Linda McMahon's declaration on RAW is WAR, that the Survivor Series would see either Mick Foley or Shane and Stephanie McMahon in charge of the World Wrestling Federation. After an orchestrated beatdown paid off, Chris Benoit had Triple H in the Crossface when none other than Shawn Michaels came to his aid! It appeared that DX had their full team assembled, when on SmackDown the McMahons revealed that their CEO mother had disqualified HBK due to being on the WWF Board of Directors! Following the announcement that he, Benoit, Edge and Christian would represent the Coalition, a six-man tag team sneek peak saw the Coalition again yet beat DX down, with Shane O'Mac getting some cheap shots in on his ex-brother-in-law Triple H. Backstage, Shawn Michaels confronted X-Pac about refusing to help his friends, but X-Pac stormed out yet again. It was not D-Generation X's best week.
. In the backstage area of WWF New York, Chyna was seen in her personal dressing room with a make-up lady getting her ready for Sunday Night Heat. After being left unconscious by her ex-fiance Eddie Guerrero on Monday, 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' would be tonight's special guest on MTV's Heat - and what would she have to say about 'Latino Heat's challenge regarding the Survivor Series?
Back on Sunday Night Heat, Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler were bantering back and forth, with 'the King' telling his SmackDown co-host that his hair looked incredibly greasy tonight. Michael digressed to the topic of Eddie Guerrero and Chyna. Once engaged to be married and madly in love, it all unravelled for the modern Bonnie and Clyde when it came out that 'Latino Heat' had been cheating on Chyna. A video package aired, reviewing the week these two had had - starting on RAW is WAR with Eddie and his new squeeze the Kat taking on a team of jilted lovers in Chyna and K-Kwik. Eddie refused to fight Chyna and instead left 'Chynette' high and dry however, allowing 'Mamacita' to decisively beat the Kat. Chyna wasn't done yet though, chasing Eddie backstage. But before Chyna could get her hands on 'Latino Heat', Kat got in the way - problems of her own to deal with Eddie - when Guerrero heinously dropped Chyna with a shot from a loaded bouquet of roses!
Live on stage, the co-hosts rallied the fans inside of WWF New York to give it up for tonight's guest of Sunday Night Heat - 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' herself, Chyna! A stunning Chyna came walking out onto the stage, greeting all of the rowdy fans inside of the entertainment complex. She hugged 'the King' and shook Michael's hand to a big response, as the three took a seat. Jerry was more than pleased to see 'Mamacita', claiming how he was such a big fan of hers. Jerry had about fifteen copies of her Playboy magazine sitting around at home - including one he personally had brought with him tonight! Chyna appeared charmed, again discussing how amazing the whole experience was. She spoke about Hugh Heffner affectionately as one of her closest friends, and how with calling the wedding off he had been a huge help for 'the Ninth Wonder of the World'. This allowed them to discuss Eddie Guerrero, pulling up footage from SmackDown last Thursday night - showing Eddie Guerrero explaining his actions insincerely. 'Latino Heat' had challenged Chyna to a match at the Survivor Series, and back live Chyna told Michael and 'King' that Eddie was on. Chyna opened up on where her head had been at through all of this, how she had gone through the seven phases of grief. She went through mood swings, she wondered if it was worth going through with the break-up or getting back with her ex-fiance, but ultimately came to a conclusion.
She believed that Eddie had manipulated her since day one. The fake smiles, the sense of independence - it was all a charade in his eyes. Guerrero pushed her around with his toxic sense of entitlement, and how she was so glad that the truth came out so that she could see him for all that he was - a pathetic piece of cr*p! Michael asked her about the Survivor Series, and what she planned to do to her ex-fiance, when Eddie Guerrero himself showed up! 'Latino Heat' had an arrogant smirk on his face as he tried to warm up to Chyna and greet his ex-lover, but she refused to take a single second of it! Chyna stood up to Eddie and told him that in seven days he was done - but Guerrero raised the loaded bouquet of roses! Eddie pointed them at her and told Chyna that it was she who was full of cr*p! Guerrero told Chyna she didn't really want to fight, but she told him she was going to kick his ass! Eddie laughed at this, telling her that it wouldn't happen because while he was a man - she was just a girl! Chyna walked up to Eddie and ducked a shot from the roses, throwing some right hands at Eddie before security rushed the stage to separate the ex-couple! Both were screaming at each other, all the while Eddie assured Chyna that Survivor Series would be a terrible mistake!
. 2) K-Kwik def. Shawn Hernandez (3:18)Despite being left scorned by the Kat's affair with Eddie Guerrero, K-Kwik was back to his smiling self here tonight on Sunday Night Heat. The rapper was joyous in performing for the fans in attendance on his way down to the ring, looking to pick up another win tonight against the upstart from Houston, Shawn Hernandez. He was larger than K-Dawg, but K-Kwik was determined to beat him like he and Chyna had Eddie Guerrero and the Kat last Monday night. Hernandez shoved K-Dawg off early, the lock-ups proving too much for the WWF Superstar. He resorted to agility against Hernandez, a leapfrog leading to a hip toss finally taking the agile big man down. Hernandez was out of his depth, but his look would change following a fallaway slam. Shawn put the boots to K-Dawg and choked him in the ropes, but his efforts at a powerbomb would go reversed as K-Kwik nailed him with an enzuigiri then followed with an axe kick for a near fall! K-Kwik tried for the scissors kick but it went missed, with Shawn again looking for a powerbomb. K-Dawg freed himself again and planted him with the Mic Check for the three count.
Another impressive outing from K-Kwik, who continued his winning ways tonight on Sunday Night Heat. K-Dawg raised his fists in the air to the fans in attendance, taking to a microphone and yet again performing a rendition of his hit theme song "Get Rowdy!"
. We returned to WWF New York where order had been restored on the stage, with Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler mentioning that Chyna had returned to her room to cool off by security, apologizing for the fight that nearly took place between herself and Eddie Guerrero. They began to talk about Chris Jericho, who had certainly been having fun at the expense of the Big Show. It had drawn the wrath of 'the Giant', as a video package reviewed their growing feud in recent weeks. With the 500-pounder more than supportive of WWF Champion and Coalition leader, Kurt Angle, Y2J implied there was something funny going on, to draw the ire of the big man. On SmackDown, Chris Jericho had some more fun in the form of presenting an elaborate slideshow presenting 'the Giant' as a big fat baby, which only pushed 'the Giant' to come after Jericho once again. Show would begin the attack when the Rock made the save - a tag team match signed for later that night. We returned to WWF New York, where 'the King' was the person to do the honors of announcing that Commissioner Mick Foley had signed the match: the Big Show would take on Chris Jericho in seven days at the Survivor Series!
. In the backstage area, Eddie Guerrero was being forced out of WWF New York by security - 'Latino Heat' kicking and screaming to be let back in! Eddie was furious, claiming that he was a celebrity, a WWF Superstar. Security had none of it, as the producers of MTV had reportedly wanted Eddie banished from the entertainment complex! Eddie cursed them and told them to send a message to Chyna - come Survivor Series she would be finished!
Back on Sunday Night Heat, Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler were joined on the couch with Chyna, wanting to regroup with tonight's guest after her exchange with ex-fiance Eddie Guerrero. Chyna was calm once again, apologizing for the behavior of Eddie before correcting herself: she refused to let herself be held accountable for what 'Latino Heat' did. 'The King' asked Chyna for her thoughts about what Eddie said to her before the break, and Chyna told them she expected nothing less. But Eddie was a man, and she was a woman. Eddie could think that he knew her well, but she didn't know him. Chyna reminded them of how she may be a Playboy covergirl, but she could still kick ass. Like Eddie, she too was a former WWF Intercontinental Champion, and had been in the Royal Rumble match before - unlike him. And next Sunday she planned to end a miserable year with 'Latino Heat' by kicking his ass until he could barely walk at the Survivor Series! Instead of offering further questions, Jerry proposed they open up to the audience - inviting the fans of WWF New York to ask 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' some questions! She smiled and was receptive to two young men that adored her Playboy appearance, before fielding a question from the same two girls that flashed Jerry Lawler at the opening of the show! Jerry apologized and again asked them to come visit after the show, but Chyna corrected him: she was more than happy to meet with them after the show and to ignore every word that came out of Lawler's dirty mouth!
The co-hosts began to talk about the Survivor Series, and how the line-up was starting to come together. Kurt Angle was set to defend the WWF Championship against the Rock; Team McMahons' Coalition were set to meet Team Foley's D-Generation X and a member to be announced. It was now official that Chris Jericho would meet the Big Show, and Chyna would face ex-fiance Eddie Guerrero. But still to be confirmed was a challenge thrown out by Raven to the Undertaker. They cut to a video package reviewing Raven's insanity as of late. Since making a shocking statement in laying 'the American Badass' out with a crowbar last month, he has lingered the backstage area and entertainment complex, sharing his bohemian views of the world. Raven has challenged Undertaker to a match at the Survivor Series, and claimed that 'the Deadman' was a waste of space and a coward for not yet accepting his challenge. Would we see 'the Deadman' return this week, or could we expect more of the same from the enigmatic Bowery-bred Raven.
. In the arena, William Regal was seen climbing into the ring with Joe E. Legend not far behind him. The two were ill-received from the capacity crowd, but the cheerful Englishman saluted the crowd with a gentle wave. 'The Goodwill Ambassador' greeted all of the fans in attendance, telling them of how it was a marvelous day to be a WWF Superstar! The people booed, as William recapped his search for a viable friend here in the World Wrestling Federation. Since his thrilling debut, he had encountered mere barbarians and simpletons, but finally he had found a man with potential. He was a man with a bright future ahead of himself, and he was sure to be a fine representative of Europe - 'the Heatseeker' Joe E. Legend! William wished 'Joseph' to address the people, only to be interrupted by Val Venis! 'The Big Valbowski' waltzed out to the stage in his towel to the females' delight. He didn't know what potential the two "friends" had, but the fans didn't come here to see that! William was insulted, kindly telling the pervert to "bugger off". Val had a better idea, surveying the ladies in the crowd to see who wanted to see him in action. Some happy women responded, and Val told William that he was cocked, locked and ready to unload - coming to the ring for a match! 3) William Regal (w/Joe E. Legend) def. Val Venis (3:54)'The Goodwill Ambassador' had found a WWF Superstar he had something in common with, after attacking WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown with Joe E. Legend last Thursday night on SmackDown. William Regal hated the idea of D-Lo representing his home union of Europe, and it quickly became apparent that Regal was grooming Joe E. to be a better groomed individual, as 'the Heatseeker' cheered him on from the corner. Val Venis took the fight to the Englishman with a spinebuster and a suplex for a near fall. 'The Big Valbowski' posed for the ladies in attendance, and even gestured that something was going on between William and Joe E. - allowing Regal to take him down from behind. Regal dropped several knees across Val and restrained him with a front facelock. The ladies in the crowd cheered Val on as he fought free of it, connecting with a northern lights suplex for a near fall! Val caught Regal with a spinout powerbomb, when 'the Heatseeker' got up on the apron! Val swung for Joe E, who bounced to the floor. Regal then came from behind with the Regal Cutter, to pick up the win.
The Englishman was still yet to be beaten thus far in his World Wrestling Federation career, William Regal waving to the fans' delight after the match. Joe E. Legend entered the ring and proceeded to low blow 'the Big Valbowski' to loud boos, Legend continuing the assault on Val Venis after the bell! 'The Goodwill Ambassador' had to calm Joe E. down, assuring him that was no manner in which a gentleman should fight! The two instead posed to the booing crowd, when WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown ran down to the ring! Brown traded blows with Joe E, and when Regal stepped in he took the fight to Regal too! Brown sent Regal to the floor with a clothesline and dumped Legend after. D-Lo had rescued Val Venis, much to the chagrin of his two attackers at ringside.
. Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler were still on stage at WWF New York, as the camera panned around to show the fans having the time of their life tonight inside the entertainment complex. Michael wanted to get serious for a moment, discussing the important matter at hand between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Kane. They discussed the Last Man Standing match looming near in seven days at the Survivor Series, and how it had potential to be the site of either man's end. 'The King' provided a medical update on his good friend Jim Ross, noting that after Kane planted him with a Tombstone Piledriver on SmackDown, he was in good spirits but still in the hospital.
They ran to a video package reviewing this past week on RAW is WAR, where Stone Cold came to the aid of the APA after their Steel Cage match against Kane. 'The Texas Rattlesnake' wanted to fight, but 'the Big Red Machine' would get out of there in a hurry. SmackDown saw Austin's good friend J.R. conduct an interview with 'the Rattlesnake', when the seven-foot monster came out. Kane was provoked, and another fight broke out. In the end, it was Kane who came out on top - and after leaving Austin laying with a Chokeslam - he took things one step further by dropping the voice of the WWF on his head with the deadly Tombstone Piledriver! As J.R. was taken away in an ambulance on Thursday night, Austin had burning hatred in his eyes. Kane would be lucky to make it to Last Man Standing next Sunday.
Back live on Sunday Night Heat, MTV's DJ Skribble was walking through the crowd, surveying the fans of the entertainment complex who they saw walking out of Survivor Series the WWF Champion. It appeared fifty-fifty between both Kurt Angle and the Rock, with some actually believing 'the Megastar' was the man to beat the Rock, given their previous outings!
On the stage Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler discussed the rivalry between Kurt Angle and the Rock, that spanned all the way back to the summer. They ran to a video package. It was at Fully Loaded where the Olympic Gold Medalist became WWF Champion for the very first time, with help from Shane and Stephanie McMahon - just to lose it back to the Rock the following night. At SummerSlam, with Mick Foley and Shane McMahon as the officials in charge, Kurt Angle would once again make it out with the title intact. Though despite the controversial method in which he lost the WWF Championship, the Rock would never receive his rematch. It took him until No Mercy - defeating the Undertaker - to become number one contender to the title. And now, the Rock stands with one pinfall victory over the self-proclaimed 'Megastar', seven days away from their fourth encounter at the Survivor Series! Rock was training hard for the match that would mark four years since his World Wrestling Federation debut. For Kurt Angle it would be his first anniversary. Both had much to prove, and it could go either way, next Sunday night on pay-per-view!
Back live, Jerry Lawler couldn't believe that he had to get on a plane to RAW is WAR tomorrow night, and once again call the action with the insufferable Michael Cole. Michael apologized for that and wished Jim Ross the best of health, before the two discussed RAW is WAR tomorrow night. After what he did to the WWF Champion's girlfriend Stephanie McMahon, Chris Jericho would be in for a tough time against Kurt Angle. Plus, after forcing Trish Stratus to endure the Stinkface last Thursday on SmackDown, we would see the Dudley Boyz team up with the WWF Intercontinental Champion Rikishi to take on the WWF Tag Team Champions T&A, as well as the WWF Hardcore Champion Lance Storm!
. 4) The APA def. The Goodfather and Bull Buchanan (w/Steven Richards) (4:15)Coming off of a tough loss at the hands of the dementic monster Kane six nights ago inside of a steel cage, Bradshaw and Faarooq had found themselves faced with the adversity of the Right to Censor. When Steven Richards came to insult the APA earlier tonight, the beer drinkers wanted to get their hands on him until the Goodfather and Bull Buchanan entered the room for back-up - and a challenge was thrown out for this match to take place. Bradshaw started out strong against the Goodfather, knocking him down time and time again with shoulder blocks. He and Faarooq did a number on him, and even when Bull soared off the top rope, Bradshaw caught him and a fallaway slam connected! The Texan ran into trouble when Steven Richards stuck his nose in and Bradshaw grabbed him by the tie - just for Bull to strike from behind. A dropkick knocked Bradshaw down, and Bull scored with the scissors kick only for Bradshaw to kick out! The RTC pounded on him, but Bradshaw back body dropped Goodfather and got the tag to Faarooq! The former All-American knocked down both members of the RTC, when even Steven ran into the ring just to receive a hard spinebuster from the veteran! Goodfather came from behind with the death valley driver, but Bradshaw mowed him down with a big boot! Bradshaw followed with the Clothesline From Hell to Buchanan - and Faarooq got the three count!
The APA had picked up a big win after Monday's disheartening Steel Cage defeat by Kane, but Faarooq and Bradshaw's success would go short lived as Steven Richards annihilated Faarooq with the Steven Kick! The crowd booed loudly for the Right to Censor, when the Goodfather got back inside and began hammering away on the head of Faarooq. The RTC continued to do a number on him, when Bradshaw climbed back into the ring and knocked Goodfather down with another Clothesline From Hell! The RTC ran for the hills, with Steven looking back enraged. There was something brewing between the Right to Censor and the APA, with Bradshaw and Faarooq holding their own tonight on Heat!
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RAW is WAR - November 13, 2000 Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio Live on TNN
A video package aired, taking us back to last Thursday night on SmackDown. With Team Foley's line-up confirmed ahead of the Survivor Series elimination match to determine who would hold power over the World Wrestling Federation, Shane and Stephanie McMahon would have other motives in mind. It was revealed that Linda McMahon had decreed Shawn Michaels would be ineligible for action alongside D-Generation X as a result of being on the Board of Directors. The Coalition's line-up was confirmed, with Shane McMahon announcing Chris Benoit, Edge, Christian and himself would represent Team McMahon! With DX a member short, Stephanie stirred the pot by reminding Commissioner Mick Foley who it was that retired him - his team leader, Triple H. After Benoit, Edge and Christian defeated 'the Game' and the New Age Outlaws later that night, the beatdowns would continue with Triple H finding himself at the mercy of his former brother-in-law and his team. As this was going on, Shawn Michaels would confront X-Pac about his selfish decision to not intervene on behalf of his DX buddies. A screaming match would ensue, but X-Pac would storm out again - leaving DX behind him.
The opening video package aired, taking us to the Nationwide Arena. The fans were screaming at the top of their lungs, as pyrotechnics plummeted across the stage. We were six nights away from perhaps the most important pay-per-view in recent memory, the Survivor Series, as Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler welcomed us to RAW is WAR! After alerting us to the injuries sustained to Jim Ross by Kane on SmackDown; tonight we would see the WWF Intercontinental Champion Rikishi team up with the Dudley Boyz to do battle with the new WWF Tag Team Champions T&A and WWF Hardcore Champion Lance Storm, we would also see the WWF Champion Kurt Angle defend the honor of his wife Stephanie McMahon against Chris Jericho!
. The tires screeched, bringing out the man of the hour, Commissioner Mick Foley. After the hardships he went through on SmackDown, and ahead of the most important night of his career since No Way Out, there had to be a lot running through 'the Commish's mind tonight. Columbus, Ohio greeted Mick with loud chants of his name, as he told the people that normally he would be very happy to say it was great to be here, but there was a lot going on in the World Wrestling Federation right now. Recapping what Linda McMahon told he, Shane and Stephanie McMahon regarding Shawn Michaels' exclusion from Team Foley, Mick was forced to face his own mortality. His team is as strong as it gets, with D-Generation X all being very formidable players - yet one year ago, it was DX who were trying to force him out of the very company he makes decisions for right now. Mick spoke of the wake-up call he received last Thursday night, forced to hold faith that D-Generation X were guys he could trust. Mick couldn't emphasise the importance of the elimination match enough, that his job was at stake. He was the breadwinner for the Foley Household, and it was all on the line. Without this job, without his pride and dignity in providing - what was left of 'the Hardcore Legend?' He got emotional, joking at himself about having to come out of retirement once again and putting his body, sweat and blood on the line for a paycheck - but that was only if Stephanie and Shane McMahon would do him that favor! Mick told the fans his plan, demanding D-Generation X to come out to the ring right now, because he needed to know if he could count on them in six days! He did not have long to wait, as Triple H came walking out to the ring with a serious look on his face. 'The Cerebral Assassin' climbed into the ring and was immediately confronted by the Commissioner. Mick wanted to take a trip down memory lane, recounting their hellacious rivalry at the beginning of the year. It was no mistake that 'the Game' wanted Mick Foley's name and legend to die, that's why he forced him out of a job. That's why Triple H ended his career in Hell in a Cell at No Way Out, and Mick still hadn't been the same! Foley told Triple H to be honest with him, because as broken down as he was from all of the head shots, he sure as hell was no idiot! He remembered Montreal, and what Shane and Stephanie's father Vince McMahon did at the 1997 Survivor Series, and how Triple H himself was in on it with his buddy, Shawn Michaels! Triple H pointed the finger at Mick, telling him to take it easy. Yes, DX were behind the Screwjob, but if Mick would look hard at the evidence: it was Shawn Michaels that pulled for Linda McMahon to hire Mick Foley as Commissioner in the first place! And last week, when he came up to Mick, telling him to stop his search because D-Generation X would be his team - that was because they despised the Coalition's games! So before Mick yells at the clouds, he wanted Foley to remember that it was his own stupidity for not informing them that Shawn couldn't compete at the Survivor Series! In fact, Mick wouldn't even be in this mess had he been more responsible! Triple H and Mick Foley went nose to nose like the old enemies they were, 'the Game' telling the Commissioner in confidence that he may have everything riding on Sunday, but so was he. He had the best friends in the world, and there was nothing they all wanted more than to watch his ex-wife Stephanie McMahon, and her dumbass brother Shane fail at Survivor Series. DX were out to prove they could still kick ass, and that came with beating Shane, Chris Benoit, Edge and Christian at Survivor Series.
Mick turned his back to 'the Game', before asking him if they had a fourth member yet. The two looked one another eye-to-eye, when out waltzed Shane McMahon! Shane was loving every bit of this, laughing at the fact that Team Foley were tearing each other apart. It was poetic justice, for all that Mick had done, and all that Triple H had done. Shane talked about how we were six days away and their team was a sham. Shane told Hunter to face the facts, that D-Generation X was dead in the water this Sunday - much like his marriage to Stephanie, and much like his chances of ever becoming WWF Champion! Triple H told Shane that he had a big mouth, and after the beating he received on SmackDown by him and his dogs, it turned out he was pretty tough, too. That's when 'the Game' issued the challenge to face his former brother-in-law tonight! Columbus erupted, but Shane saw through it and laughed more. He knew Hunter's ego was still inflated, but he wanted to fight Shane O'Mac? To the surprise of everybody, Shane told him that he was on! A battle of the brother-in-laws was set for tonight, when Mick chimed in: telling Shane that he was willing to throw in a gift for good luck. Mick declared that tonight, Triple H and Shane McMahon would fight and there would be no interference from Team McMahon, or Team Foley! Mick smiled and waved to loud cheers, and Shane left shocked!
. In the locker room area, Edge and Christian were excited about no longer having to see Commissioner Mick Foley around anymore. Edge talked about 'the Commish' as the stepfather they never wanted, and Christian agreed that their stepdad growing up really sucked. Christian then revealed a kazoo and the two brothers laughed about how kazoos "totally ruled". Christian told him to guess whose theme song he was playing, to which Edge immediately clocked as Chris Benoit's - ad libbing his own lyrics. The camera panned to see Chris Benoit himself standing nearby, telling them to stop horsing around and watch his back! Benoit left the room, set for action against X-Pac - next!
Back on RAW is WAR, Chris Jericho was seeing watching a television monitor of his comedy routine performed at the expense of the Big Show from last week on SmackDown. Michael Cole approached Y2J regarding the challenge issued by WWF Champion Kurt Angle, but Jericho commented simply on what a comedic goldmine he accomplished! He made the 500-pounder's face go red either with rage or humiliation. Michael asked about the Walls of Jericho to Stephanie McMahon, and Jericho told "Mitchell" that it was no mistake that he didn't think highly of 'the Billion Dollar Princess' to begin with. He thought that she was nothing but a dirty, filthy, disgusting, bottom-feeding, husband-screwing trashbag ho, and he knew "Kirk Angel" was a dorky, nerdy, Big Show-loving ignoramus. Tonight, WWF Champion or not, he was going to beat 'the Megastar', and then - at Survivor Series - he would make sure Big Show never, ever forgot what Y2J did to him!
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1) X-Pac def. Chris Benoit (4:52)With tensions running high and the Survivor Series right around the corner, there was a lot of speculation as to where X-Pac stood, and why he was against participating alongside D-Generation X on Team Foley this Sunday. X-Pac had been involved in a screaming match with Shawn Michaels last week on SmackDown, and was going in it alone tonight against 'the Rabid Wolverine'. After forcing Billy Gunn to submit last Thursday, Benoit was all business as he tried to take X-Pac down early, just for X-Pac to cling to the ropes wisely. X-Pac sped up the pace of the match, until being caught off the ropes with a kitchen sink knee to the gut! Benoit targeted the shoulder with a Fujiwara armbar applied, when X-Pac managed to break his way free. X-Pac tried regaining momentum, just for Benoit to take him down with a clothesline and a snap suplex! Benoit looked for an armbar, but X-Pac rolled out and took him down with a roundhouse kick for two! Out came Edge and Christian to distract X-Pac, but the New Age Outlaws hit the ringside area to fend off the Canadians! Back inside Benoit blind-sighted X-Pac and looked to take him down with the Crossface, but X-Pac reversed into an inside cradle for a huge upset!
X-Pac had pulled off a win against Chris Benoit, to the shock of the Columbus crowd! He was fast to leave the ring and have his hand raised, but as soon as the New Age Outlaws looked to join their D-Generation X brother in celebration, he lashed out at them! X-Pac was not happy, with words exchanged towards Road Dogg and Billy Gunn before yet again stomping away in protest. Back inside, 'the Rabid Wolverine' was displeased with Edge and Christian - the Coalition's plan backfiring.
. Backstage, the Dudley Boyz were gathered with Bubba Ray Dudley deep in concentration. D-Von approached his half-brother to ask if he was ready. Bubba was confused, as a pumped up D-Von asked him again. Tonight was their chance to get back at T&A for all they did. This was their chance to get back to where they should be - the most dominant tag team the World Wrestling Federation had to offer. In walked the WWF Intercontinental Champion Rikishi, who told the Dudleys that T&A put Scotty 2 Hotty out with a spinal injury, and that didn't sit well with him. 'Big Kish' proposed they hit hard and stand their ground tonight, and Bubba told them they were right. He smiled, knowing that Trish Stratus would be there to witness her men fall.
We returned to a video package showing how the WWF Champion was preparing for Survivor Series. In opposition to the Rock's training regimen as shown last week, Kurt Angle was dedicating himself to his Olympic roots - running in an empty building and training hard in the gym. Spliced between shots of the intense Olympian's training saw comments from 'the Megastar', talking about how he had trained his whole life to be here - to stand tall as a champion. Whether Olympics or WWF Champion, he has always worked hard to be the super-athlete he was. The Rock can say all that he wants, but when it comes to who should stand tall on top of the mountain, it would be Kurt Angle. He'd beaten Rock twice, just like Rock had beaten him twice. But when it comes to the intensity, integrity and intelligence that he possesses? Rock was in for the fight of his life. Angle claimed he was at the top of his game, and at the Survivor Series everybody would find out 'the People's Champ' wasn't the Rock - it was Kurt Angle, it's true, it's true!
Backstage at the Nationwide Arena, the WWF Champion Kurt Angle was psyching himself up, looking at himself in the mirror. The Big Show was standing nearby, almost providing the Olympic Gold Medalist further motivation. Show encouraged Kurt that he could smash Chris Jericho, that Y2J was a pawn in 'the Megastar's game of chess. Show got very descriptive of what Kurt could do to Jericho in a rage, when Angle told 'the Giant' he could take care of this. Angle knew Show couldn't wait to get his hands on Chris Jericho, but tonight was for his girlfriend Stephanie McMahon. In her absence tonight, Angle planned to break Y2J's freaking ankle!
. Inside the arena, Tazz was seen making his way down to the ring with a look of remorse on his face. The people in the Nationwide Arena were not receptive of 'the One Man Crime Scene', as he took to the microphone to discuss his recent issues with the officials of the World Wrestling Federation. He looked at referee Mike Chioda and told him how he wished he was sorry for what he'd done to his other boys, but maybe bad things wouldn't happen to them if they just did their job right! Tazz then insulted the people of Ohio, claiming that there wasn't a single skinny or fat, male or female in the crowd that he couldn't beat in a fight! Tazz's outrage went interrupted by K-Kwik, who came rapping out to the stage to a warm response! Tazz was ready to go, while K-Dawg rapped to the ring. 2) K-Kwik def. Tazz (2:56)With his recent losing streak, Tazz has shown his true colors in a violent way when it comes to referees and other WWF Superstars. After last night's loss on Sunday Night Heat to X-Pac, he went as far as to try locking referee Jack Doan in the Tazzmission until being chased away by the D-Generation X member. Tonight he was up against K-Kwik, who was back to rapping his way to the ring after being strung up by the Kat in recent weeks. Tazz was offensive early, hammering on the rapper the moment he got into the ring. K-Dawg fought back, coming off the ropes with a spinning flying forearm! K-Dawg surprised Tazz with an axe kick and a dropkick that sent him out to the floor, but as he tried following up with a suicide dive, 'the One Man Crime Scene' was able to get out of the way! Tazz choked K-Kwik back in the ring, before dropping him on his head with a capture suplex. The thug yelled at Mike Chioda to count quicker after K-Kwik had kicked out, when Tazz's attempt at a back suplex went reversed as his opponent landed on his feet: the scissors' kick getting a near fall! K-Kwik followed with clotheslines, before Tazz hoped for the Tazzmission - K-Dawg victory rolling out of it. He caught Tazz off-guard with the Mic Check, to pick up the win!
Referee Mike Chioda was the first to evacuate the ring after the bell, as K-Kwik raised his hands in victory after the match. Inside, Tazz was furious over another loss, the former WWF European Champion certainly not having the best time as of late! K-Dawg gloated it in 'the One Man Crime Scene's face, knowing he had gotten under the skin of the thug tonight.
. Trish Stratus was seen in the make-up area dressing herself up ahead of the six-man tag team match coming up. She was joined by the WWF Hardcore Champion Lance Storm, who took it upon himself to personally shake hands and introduce himself to the genius behind T&A. Lance complimented her appearance and congratulated her work in getting Test and Albert to the WWF Tag Team Championship. He and T&A were an all-star team tonight! Trish was flattered, when Lance wanted to discuss how great it was to be Canadian. Trish was a proud Canadian herself, but told Lance that they had to get ready for the match. But if 'the Pride of Calgary' won, maybe they could talk more about the country later at her hotel! Trish walked away, the WWF Hardcore Champion excited. 3) WWF Intercontinental Champion Rikishi and the Dudley Boyz def. WWF Hardcore Champion Lance Storm and WWF Tag Team Champions T&A (w/Trish Stratus) (5:35)Trish Stratus had brought her men to great heights last week on SmackDown, assisting Test and Albert in defeating Too Cool to capture the WWF Tag Team Championship. But what happened afterwards saw the return of the Dudley Boyz, their business with T&A unfinished. Later that night saw the Dudley Boyz victorious over Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko, when T&A came back for another fight. The melee saw Rikishi get involved, dishing Trish Stratus up for a Stinkface - revenge for the injured Scotty 2 Hotty. The WWF Intercontinental Champion and the Dudley Boyz seemed unstoppable as the match began, a big back body drop for Lance Storm, and clotheslines sending T&A to the floor. Bubba Ray followed Test around ringside, where he became entranced upon seeing Trish Stratus, allowing Albert to club him from behind! T&A and 'the Pride of Calgary' formed a formidable team, with consistent work done to isolate Bubba Ray, until Bubba caught Storm with a Samoan drop - and Rikishi got the tag! The WWF Hardcore Champion cowered, but the 400-pound Samoan went to town on Storm in the corner. He tried for the Stinkface when Trish helped Storm out of the corner, the tag made by Test! T&A double-teamed 'Big Kish' when Rikishi made the tag to D-Von who came in hot! It quickly broke down to all six men, until the WWF Intercontinental Champion cleared Albert from the ring. The Dudleys dropped Test with the 3D - pinning the WWF Tag Team Champion!
The Dudley Boyz had just beaten T&A in the midst of six-man tag team action, getting a little bit of retribution for their loss last month at No Mercy. The new WWF Tag Team Champions had been beaten, but while the Dudleys and WWF Intercontinental Champion Rikishi stood tall in the ring, Lance Storm came from behind - a hockey stick in hand! Rikishi sidestepped a shot from 'the Pride of Calgary', before drilling him with a super kick! T&A and Trish Stratus were forced to watch from the rampway, as the Wazzup connected before Bubba Ray called for D-Von to get the tables! Trish was concerned for her fellow Canadian, while the Dudleys sent Storm for a ride: driving the WWF Hardcore Champion through the wood with a 3D! The Dudleys were back in full effect, and Bubba Ray was looking directly at an appalled Trish!
. In the parking lot, Shawn Michaels was seen stepping out of his car. The fans inside Nationwide Arena screamed at the sight of 'the Heartbreak Kid', who went to his trunk and took out a suitcase. HBK looked beside him and smiled, as the camera panned over to reveal Stone Cold Steve Austin. The people erupted, as two former enemies came face to face. Shawn told Steve that he looked good, asking how he was doing. 'The Texas Rattlesnake' told HBK that was a stupid question. He's got Kane at Survivor Series, his best bud Jim Ross is in the hospital. How did Shawn think he was doing? Michaels cheerily told Steve to knock it dead in Last Man Standing this Sunday, wheeling his case into the building. Steve was left with a stern look on his face, no love lost between career rivals.
We returned to a replay showing Stone Cold Steve Austin arriving at the arena, at the same time as Shawn Michaels. Back live on RAW is WAR, Jonathan Coachman was seen walking the halls before being grabbed by the massive hand of Kane! Coach screeched a little, but 'the Big Red Machine' ordered he remain quiet. He told Coach he knew that he wanted to ask him about why he hurt Jim Ross last Thursday. Coachman shook his head, when Kane growled telling him it was to prove a point! Kane told him that Jim Ross was in a hospital bed because of him, and Kane was unapologetic. He had woken Stone Cold up, and now 'the Texas Rattlesnake' was looking forward to the Survivor Series. Kane told a shaking Coach that he could wait for Austin to find him, or maybe he would come and find Austin tonight, shoving the broadcast journalist away from him.
. We returned to the arena where the man known to us as Raven walked out to the ring. The crowd booed loudly as the leather jacket-clad mystery man sauntered to the ring with no entrance music, and a strange sadistic look on his face. When there, he took the microphone and basked in the negative response elicited, before looking to address the people. He smirked as he told the people how he knew they all despised him. They all despised him for what he did a month ago, asked the fans why they couldn't let things go! After all, it was all about greed to them. They were greedy, because he took 'the Deadman' and made him into a ghost! All it took was himself to put down the Undertaker, and he hasn't been seen since. Columbus now chanted "assh*le" at Raven, who reasoned that time and time again he had given 'the Deadman' a chance to come out and face him like a man, and he hasn't. And the people were the problem, because they were all brainwashed! They had all been brainwashed by the World Wrestling Federation into this idea that the Undertaker was a mythical creature that could not be beaten, that could not be broken. Yet, six days away from the Survivor Series - 'the Deadman's famed date marking a decade of destruction - he was nowhere. The enigmatic Raven laughed at the irony, claiming that he had ran 'the Deadman' away!
He repeated what he'd said in recent weeks, that he had thrown the challenge out to the Undertaker. Not because he wanted to kick 'the Deadman's ass one more time, but because he wanted to see if this veteran still had fight in him. But without 'the American Badass' here to accept the challenge, it looked like that wouldn't happen! And if the Undertaker didn't show up on his big birthday celebration at the Survivor Series, Raven would allow himself to fade away and disappear too, like the Undertaker. When it came down to who would be remembered more, it certainly wouldn't be the cowardly 'Phenom'. It would be all about him, all about Raven! He went to leave the ring when a gong hit, and the sounds of Kid Rock came blasting through the arena! The Undertaker was here, and he was riding his signature motorcycle! 'The American Badass' rode it down to the ring, riding a circle at ringside around the very man that took him out! Raven smiled upon seeing him, as 'the American Badass' climbed inside and immediately started fighting it out with the sadist that took him out! Raven couldn't get a shot in, as he sent Raven out to the floor and began unloading on the newcomer, by the announce table and the barricade! Undertaker then took to his motorcycle to pull off a steel chain: hoping to give Raven some of his own medicine, when Raven planted him with a drop toe hold into the steel steps. Raven then escaped up the rampway, his arms extended outwards. Raven laughed in the Undertaker's face, who sat up at ringside and laughed as well! Raven had escaped 'the American Badass' here tonight, but the Undertaker was out for blood against the man that beat him to a pulp last month!
. In the locker room of the Coalition, Shane McMahon was shown limbering up ahead of his match with former brother-in-law Triple H. Shane O'Mac was jumping up and down on the spot to pump himself up, when in walked Edge and Christian. The brothers asked Shane if he was ready for the match, but wanted to know if he needed any back-up in case D-Generation X pulled any tricks. Shane was sure of his own abilities, but the Canadians insisted on helping out where they could. As Shane mulled it over, in walked Chris Benoit to poke fun at Edge and Christian for offering backup when they couldn't back him up earlier tonight. Edge told 'the Rabid Wolverine' to give it a rest, but Shane got between Team McMahon. He assured all three men that this match was all about himself and Triple H, and that he could handle himself. But while he was out there kicking 'the Game's ass, the Coalition needed to get their act together! McMahon left in a huff, leaving Benoit to stare Edge and Christian down. Shane faces 'the Game', next!
Back from the break, we saw replay footage of what happened when the Undertaker made his return, coming to the ring and pounding away on Raven until he was able to sneak away. During the commercial break Kevin Kelly was on hand to speak with the Undertaker, who coolly put his sunglasses on. Kevin asked him what this meant as far as all of Raven's challenges went, to which 'the American Badass' told Raven that he could consider his challenge accepted. It would mark ten years of 'the Phenom' in the World Wrestling Federation, and that this meant the WWF was his yard. Raven was trespassing, but come Survivor Series, he would make Raven the first casualty of Deadman Inc! 'The Deadman' stepped onto his motorcycle, leaving the building in confidence. 4) Triple H vs Shane McMahon ended in a no contest (3:14)With the divorce pending between 'the Game' and his soon-to-be ex-wife Stephanie McMahon, it was quite some time coming for Shane McMahon and Triple H to go toe-to-toe. With the Survivor Series seeing D-Generation X and the Coalition at odds with one another, the former brother-in-laws had some serious beef with one another after Shane O'Mac had Chris Benoit, Edge and Christian set him up for a pounding by McMahon last Thursday on SmackDown. All eyes had to be on this match, as Shane struck first knocking Triple H from the apron when he went to spit his water! The fight continued at ringside after a baseball slide, with McMahon putting the boots to Triple H. Then he tried to send him into the steel steps which went reversed, Shane crashing into the steel steps! Back inside 'the Game' hammered on Shane in the corner, planting him with a spinebuster just for Shane to power out at two! Shane O'Mac begged for forgiveness in the corner, before low blowing 'the Game' to the admonishment of the official. A clothesline followed, when Shane connected with a floatover of his own! Shane then gestured for the Pedigree when 'the Game' body dropped him over. But when 'the Game' seized to finish the deal he took one look at the TitanTron, where Billy Gunn had been left hanging over an upside down couch in DX's locker room! At this point Triple H got red hot at Shane, who screamed that he wasn't responsible for that! Triple H tossed him out to the floor, where 'the Game' tossed down the announce table cover and shoved down the official!
This match had gotten out of control, Triple H in belief that the Coalition had personally taken out Billy Gunn in D-Generation X's locker room! Backstage Road Dogg could be seen entering their locker room and immediately shouting for medics, while back live 'the Game' shoved his former brother-in-law on the announce table! Triple H climbed up and had Shane ready for a Pedigree through the table, when Chris Benoit ran out to Shane's aid! Benoit and 'the Game' duked it out at ringside, when Shane McMahon came from behind with a low blow! Benoit continued to beat on Triple H once again, as Shane joined him in hammering away at his former brother-in-law. Shane then took to the apron, before climbing up to the top rope! Shane O'Mac looked to be about to jeopardize either Triple H's - or his own - chances of competing at the Survivor Series, when Shawn Michaels came running to his best friend's aid! 'The Heartbreak Kid' met in the ring with Chris Benoit, with both men fighting it out until Shawn hit the ropes: a perfect clothesline taking 'the Rabid Wolverine' down!
We hadn't seen HBK do any of this since he was forced to retire over two years ago, when Michaels began tuning up the band! Michaels was about to deliver some Sweet Chin Music for Benoit, when Shane turned Shawn around and slapped him across the face Michaels grabbed Shane and swung for him, when Benoit took Michaels down with the Crossface! Michaels' back had to be in dire condition, with Benoit wrenching away at the head of the retired 'Heartbreak Kid!' Triple H was down, Billy Gunn was incapacitated with Road Dogg attending to him, but X-Pac hit the ring - a roundhouse kick delivered to Benoit! X-Pac put the boots to Benoit in the corner, before scoring with the Bronco Buster! X-Pac had finally come through for DX, as he met eyes with Triple H - the two shaking hands. D-Generation X were gathered in the ring with Shawn helped back to his feet - Team Foley having found their fourth man!
Back from the commercial break, a replay aired showing everything that took place after the out of control fight between Triple H and his former brother-in-law Shane McMahon, ending with X-Pac emerging as the man D-Generation X needed for Team Foley, come Survivor Series. Back live, Triple H was checking up on Shawn Michaels after he sustained the Crossface moments earlier, but 'the Heartbreak Kid' assured his longtime friend that he was okay. Commissioner Mick Foley approached the founders of DX, telling them that he knew they had issues over the years, but that he believed Hunter after what just happened out there tonight. Foley was elated at X-Pac joining Team Foley, asking where he was. Neither of them had seen where he went, but Foley had spoken with the trainer and Billy Gunn was going to be alright for Survivor Series. Shawn promised Foley that he had nothing to worry about because DX was in full force, and that they were going to finish the Coalition once and for all!
. Back live in the arena, Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler discussed the Survivor Series coming up in six nights - perhaps one of the most important nights in World Wrestling Federation history. They were soon interrupted by Eddie Guerrero making his arrival. With his ex-fiancee and opponent come Survivor Series set for action, 'Latino Heat' was not dressed for competition, while a replay aired recapping Eddie's interruption last night on MTV's Heat. Eddie got on commentary and feigned interest in this next match - really pulling for his former 'Mamacita' to come out on top. 5) Chyna def. Perry Saturn (w/Dean Malenko and Terri) (3:03)After weeks of waiting for her revenge, last night on Sunday Night Heat, Chyna had accepted the challenge of her ex-fiance Eddie Guerrero. 'Latino Heat' interrupted 'the Ninth Wonder of the World's interview at WWF New York, while Chyna remained determined to torture Eddie for laying her out with the bouquet of loaded roses last week on RAW is WAR. But tonight she had Perry Saturn to worry about, accompanied by his girlfriend Terri, and unlikely ally Dean Malenko. Saturn laughed at the opposition before the bell and overpowered Chyna into the corner, until the Playboy covergirl somehow managed to power back - tossing Saturn away! She nailed Saturn with a military press slam, to the sheer horror of Eddie Guerrero on commentary. She focused too much on 'Latino Heat' however, as Saturn came from behind and scored a near fall with a brainbuster. Saturn stretched her in a camel clutch, but Chyna would soon muscle out: back dropping him to a big ovation! Chyna soon hit the ropes and was tripped by Dean Malenko, which caused the official to go over and reprimand him. This upset Terri for almost getting Saturn disqualified, and Saturn came over to yell at Malenko as well! This opened him up for a kick to the gut, and a Powerbomb from Chyna gave her the win!
'The Ninth Wonder of the World' had beaten Perry Saturn, all thanks to Dean Malenko! Terri slapped 'the Ladies Man' out of irritance, while Eddie Guerrero remained unimpressed on commentary. Suddenly, fire struck the four ring posts and out stomped the seven-foot monster, Kane! Chyna was left alone in the ring, as 'the Big Red Machine' climbed inside and came face to face with a woman he once fawned over! Chyna didn't know what to do and Eddie didn't act either, when she began to hammer Kane with a series of forearms! Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler screamed at Eddie to save his ex-fiancee, but he would simply smirk and watch on in intrigue. Kane absorbed the blows from her, before grabbing Chyna by the throat and delivering a thunderous Chokeslam! While Eddie insincerely expressed remorse for the woman he meets at the Survivor Series, the glass shattered - Kane successfully luring out Stone Cold Steve Austin!
Kane got exactly what he wanted, as Austin came running to the ring! Austin and Kane met in the ring, another brawl in store for these two adversaries! Austin clubbed on Kane who fired back with uppercuts - Kane able to send Austin out to the floor! Kane left the ring but Austin came right back at him. He tried to break Kane's legs down across the ring post, but the monster's strength was too much - roping him head-first into the steel! Austin had been opened up, but came up with a steel chair in hand! Austin slammed the chair across 'the Big Red Machine' relentlessly, Kane trying to escape up the rampway - but Austin followed! Austin had Kane cornered at the end of the stage, where Stone Cold struck Kane with a shot to the skull - and Kane fell, ten feet to the production pit below! Austin received a huge ovation after knocking Kane off the stage - but down below, Kane would sit up shocking 'the Texas Rattlesnake!' Kane was breathing angrily, while Austin knew he would have to do a lot more to finish Kane off, in Last Man Standing!
. In the office of the APA, Steven Richards was laughing and overjoyed at the sight, as the Goodfather and Bull Buchanan were going to town on wrecking Bradshaw and Faarooq's home of operations! The Right to Censor were not pleased at the APA beating them last night on Sunday Night Heat, as Mark Henry powered the big poker table up and dropped it right on its side! The reluctant personal ring announcer for the RTC, Lilian Garcia tried to stop them in their efforts, but WWF Women's Champion Ivory ordered her to shut her mouth and watch - as Steven spray painted a censor symbol all over the table! Steven applauded the group on a job well done, telling Mark Henry and Ivory that it was time to put a stop to Matt Hardy and Lita. Mixed tag action was coming up next!
The Rock was seen in his dressing room, 'the Great One' taking a big swig of water when there was a knock at the door. In walked Commissioner Mick Foley, whom Rock greeted cheerily. He told Mick that he had been waiting to hear from him, but 'the Commish' didn't appear as lively as before. Mick sat down and talked to the Rock, noting how after everything - the Hardcore matches, all the Empty Arena matches, I Quit matches and Ladder matches - he was still in awe at the fact they were friends today. Mick reminded Rock of how they'd knocked each other out and put one another through hell, yet they were now on such good terms. Mick was somber in reflection, but 'the People's Champ' knew where this was going. He looked Foley in the eyes, assuring him that Survivor Series would not be the last night they meet. Mick said he hoped so, when Rock said that as much as he didn't like nor respect D-Generation X: they were going to walk out on top at Survivor Series. That very same night, Rock would become WWF Champion for the sixth time in his illustrious four year career - and when that happened, Rock wanted to take Mick Foley out for lunch. Foley asked if he meant it, and the Rock told him of course! The two ended on a joke, with Mick telling Rock that he'd had to front the bill on Sunday. Rock smiled as the Commissioner left.
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Inside of Nationwide Arena, Lilian Garcia made her way down to the ring. Still clad in the Right to Censor's approved uniform, the glum-looking ring announcer took the microphone from Howard Finkel to a mixed reaction from the capacity crowd in Columbus, Ohio. Lilian formally introduced the Right to Censor, when Steven took to the microphone in the ring. He talked once again about fighting the good fight, and how they have already demonstrated this by dispensing of Team Xtreme once, and making an example of the APA's violating office of filth and sleaze! Steven implored others to follow their example set, and that they would not finish the job until it is completed. Team Xtreme came out to oppose the Right to Censor, with Jeff still out of action as a result of back injuries caused by Mark Henry last week. Matt Hardy and Lita were determined, running down to the ring to fight 'the Secret Weapon' and the WWF Women's Champion. 6) Mark Henry and WWF Women's Champion Ivory (w/Steven Richards, Bull Buchanan and the Goodfather) def. Matt Hardy and Lita (w/Jeff Hardy) (4:24) With Jeff Hardy temporarily out of action after what Mark Henry did to him last week on RAW, it was up to Matt Hardy and Lita to hold down the fort against the dastardly Right to Censor. When Matt Hardy and Lita were in danger of suffering a similar fate by Mark on SmackDown, Jeff sucked up his injuries and made the save for Team Xtreme, and with the numbers game advantage favoring the RTC, he looked to do the same tonight. Lita started off with the WWF Women's Champion Ivory, a snapmare and a dropkick scoring a near fall in this mixed tag match. Ivory had taken Lita's title and she wanted it back, but a flying headscissors would lead to Ivory clotheslining Lita down hard. She choked the Diva against the ropes before distracting the official, when Steven Richards approached her and screamed in Lita's face! This allowed Jeff to involve himself, walking the barricade and diving onto the Goodfather and Bull Buchanan! Back inside Lita fought Ivory off and came off the second with a crossbody for two, before Ivory cowered to Mark Henry with the tag! Lita backed down as 'the Secret Weapon' confronted her, but Matt Hardy fired away at the 400-pounder with everything he had! Henry shoved him off, but a dropkick landed, and Matt tried for the Twist of Fate. Steven got on the apron and Matt swung for him just to miss - when Mark body slammed Matt and flattened him with the Big Splash for the three count.
Despite the determination of Matt Hardy, Mark Henry had put down another member of Team Xtreme here tonight. As 'the Secret Weapon' had his hand raised, Lita was seen climbing to the top rope! Lita tried to fly with the flying headscissors, but the power of Mark hoisted her back up! Things looked dire for Lita, as Henry dropped her with a ruthless powerbomb! The rest of the Right to Censor filled up the ring with a beating in store for Matt when Jeff jumped in, just to find himself planted after a death valley driver from the Goodfather.
Steven Richards and Ivory yelled at Lilian Garcia to declare them the winners, when the APA hit the ring! With their black gloves on, Bradshaw and Faarooq immediately brought the fight to Goodfather and Mark Henry. Bradshaw delivered a fallaway slam to Buchanan, and a double clothesline sent Mark Henry tumbling to the floor! As the RTC regrouped on the floor, Bradshaw took the microphone and told Steven that they had seen enough of their group. For too long have they tried to strip away the core of what the World Wrestling Federation stood by! The Texan spoke passionately about the unpredictability of the WWF, and that no censor, no sponsor, and no organization could stop them for fighting for their freedom! Bradshaw threw out the challenge - a showdown with the RTC against the Hardy Boyz and the APA at the Survivor Series!
Back live on RAW is WAR, WWF Tag Team Champions T&A were angry about what the Dudley Boyz did earlier tonight, as Test could not believe they got away with that. Albert too was mad about the loss, but 'the Freight Train' reminded Test that it was them who had the gold now. It meant they could go whatever they wanted! Test smiled in agreement, when Trish Stratus approached the two telling them that what happened was not good. She informed them of what Commissioner Mick Foley had told her, that this now gave the Dudleys the right to challenge them for their newly won titles this Sunday! Trish couldn't believe they were being thrown in a title predicament already, they'd had the belts for four days. She told T&A that they couldn't drop the ball now, going over a strategy for the impending title match.
. In the ring, William Regal and Joe E. Legend were gathered in the ring. Joe E. was clad in a three-piece suit, whilst 'the Goodwill Ambassador' was dressed for competition. He received astounding boos from the people as he greeted the people of Columbus, before remarking on how dreadful it was to be here tonight! The unpopular Englishman spoke about how his meteoric rise to stardom since arriving in the World Wrestling Federation. Undefeated, he has come to receive a chance to become WWF European Champion. William seemed confident about his chances, claiming that tonight he would expose D-Lo Brown as an individual unfitting of the title of Europe - and in doing so, would finally give the European state a champion they could truly be proud of! Joe E. clapped for his new colleague, when the champ himself, D-Lo Brown came walking down to the ring in a hurry! 7) D-Lo Brown (c) def. William Regal (w/Joe E. Legend) to retain the WWF European Championship (4:13)Since making his World Wrestling Federation debut last month, William Regal had yet to be beaten in the ring. After D-Lo Brown spilled tea all over the Englishman eight days ago on Sunday Night Heat, he would find an accomplice he saw potential in, in Joe E. Legend. As Legend wore a suit similar to his at ringside, it was clear as day that 'the Goodwill Ambassador' was grooming him for greatness. D-Lo Brown may not be the WWF European Champion Regal wanted, but he was impressive early in scoring a hurricanrana and a missile dropkick for a near fall. Joe E. watched on from ringside when Regal whipped Brown out to the floor, just for the champ to rebound with a big right hand! D-Lo cautioned Joe E. from coming any closer, when Regal jumped him from behind - bringing him back inside. Regal applied a surfboard stretch on D-Lo, following with a kneebar to slow down the WWF European Champion. Brown however, managed to make it to the ropes. Regal looked to continue with a European uppercut and a cravate, when Brown sounded off with the Sky High! It was desperation, but D-Lo quickly got back into the drivers seat with a flurry of leg lariats for the challenger. D-Lo then tried going up for the Lo Down, when a distraction from Legend allowed Regal to join him! Regal delivered a crashing double Tiger suplex from the top rope - but Brown cradled the challenger to retain the title!
The antics of Joe E. England had backfired majorly for William Regal, as D-Lo Brown had outsmarted him to put a stop to his undefeated streak, as well as retain the WWF European Championship. D-Lo had his hand raised to the shock of 'the Goodwill Ambassador', but Brown's victory celebration would not last long when Joe E. struck from behind! Legend put the boots to D-Lo in an act unbefitting a gentleman, and Regal soon joined in on the attack! The two stood tall over the champ, when Val Venis came down to the ring! 'The Big Valbowski' had the ladies in Columbus hollering, but upon entry William and Joe E. bailed from the ring. Venis had issues with Regal spanning from last night's loss on Heat, coming to the aid of an unsuspecting D-Lo Brown.
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Backstage, the WWF Champion Kurt Angle was walking the hall followed by the Big Show. 'The Megastar' was being hyped up by 'the Giant', Show adamant about the Olympic Gold Medalist destroying Chris Jericho for what he did to Stephanie McMahon last week on SmackDown. Kurt finally had heard enough, telling Show that he didn't need any motivation. The 500-pounder's mood soured, as Kurt told Show that he knew he was being supportive - but he was the WWF Champion. In six nights, he's going to beat the Rock like he's going to beat Chris Jericho. Why? Because he was the freaking 'Megastar!' Angle walked away, leaving Show to wish him luck.
Chris Jericho was seen leaving his locker room, Y2J set for the main event. After locking Stephanie McMahon in the Walls of Jericho last Thursday on SmackDown, Y2J now had to deal with the WWF Champion Kurt Angle. With his match against the Big Show coming up on Sunday, could Jericho pull off a huge win tonight? The main event was up next!
8) WWF Champion Kurt Angle def. Chris Jericho (8:29) With the Survivor Series coming up this Sunday, we knew exactly how seriously Kurt Angle was taking training leading up to his fourth singles confrontation with the Rock, with the WWF Championship on the line. Last Thursday on SmackDown, Rock and Chris Jericho were successful against Angle and the Big Show - whom Y2J will meet Sunday - when Y2J locked Kurt's girlfriend Stephanie McMahon deep in the Walls of Jericho. Without 'the Billion Dollar Princess's presence, Kurt not only had to win this match for Steph, but also his own honor. The bell sounded and 'the Megastar' went all out early, looking to put Jericho down and out with a series of punches, just for Jericho to rebound with a flying forearm and a bulldog! Jericho wanted the Lionsault, when Kurt wisely slipped out of the ring. A dive to the floor followed, when Y2J took the WWF Champion down with a double underhook backbreaker in the ring! Jericho was going to work on the Olympic Gold Medalist, with a potential future opportunity at the WWF Championship in the Canadian's future. It would all turn around when Jericho went up for an axe handle off the top, landing straight into the arms of a belly-to-belly suplex! Angle grounded Jericho, a tight bear hug keeping him at bay. Y2J came fighting back, hockey fighting with Angle until the WWF Champion was sent flying to the floor off the apron with a springboard dropkick!
Jericho followed suit, following Kurt before the champ smartly kicked the steel steps into the knee of the Canadian! Angle saw his opening and went straight to work on the ankle of Y2J, a leglock applied keeping him down. Kurt got confident and tried transitioning into the Ankle Lock, when Jericho kicked him away. Y2J struck with an enzuigiri that dazed Kurt, and a bulldog followed - the champ dragging the referee down with him! Jericho scored with the Lionsault, but the referee was down and hurting! Jericho had the champ beat, but in trying to revive the referee walked right into the Olympic Slam...which Y2J reversed! The Walls of Jericho was locked in tight, and Angle was tapping - yet the referee was still down! The WWF Champion took the opportunity, picking the ankle of Y2J and locking in the Ankle Lock - moments passing - before Y2J was forced to tap out in sight of the official!
Kurt Angle had forced Chris Jericho into submission, but the WWF Champion was not satisfied enough! Twice did Y2J have 'the Megastar' beat, had he not dragged the referee down with him on the bulldog. Kurt continued to wrench on the ankle of Y2J, waiting for the Big Show to come down to the ring as well. 'The Giant' wanted Jericho to suffer going into the Survivor Series, as Show held Y2J up for Kurt to admonish a beatdown. The Coalition were in control, when The Rock rushed down to the ring! The challenger to the WWF Championship immediately knocked the 500-pounder silly with a flurry of right hands, when Angle came from behind!
Kurt Angle knocked Rock out of the ring just to be greeted on the floor with more of 'the Brahma Bull's right hands. Rock suplexed the WWF Champion on the floor, before sizing him up for the Rock Bottom. Rock waited, but that's when the Big Show again came from behind! Rock returned his attention on 'the Giant', allowing the WWF Champion to come from behind - performing the Olympic Slam breaking the announce table! Angle let out a roar on his knees, the Big Show aiding the WWF Champion to his feet. With the Survivor Series this Sunday night, 'the Megastar' had the momentum, while Rock laid in the debris of the table's wreckage! Was Kurt Angle the WWF Champion he believed himself to be, or would the Rock leave Sunday a six-time WWF Champion?
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