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SmackDown! - November 16, 2000 Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana Broadcast on UPN Taped November 14, 2000
A video package aired, reliving the fierce battle that took place between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Kane. With 'the Texas Rattlesnake's arrival at the building, 'the Big Red Machine' plotted of ways in which to lure Stone Cold into a fight, six days out from the Survivor Series. Following her win over Perry Saturn, Chyna was in for a shock once the seven-foot monster made his way out to the ring. Despite the size, 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' would bravely fight Kane just for him to dispose of her with a brutal Chokeslam! This brought Stone Cold out to the ring, with the fight heading around the ringside area. Austin was bloodied after being sent face-first into the steel ring post, but Austin would use a steel chair assault to bring the fight to the stage, where a walloping shot to the skull would sent Kane crashing off of the stage! A ten-foot fall, Austin was proud of what he did - when Kane miraculously sat up and came to life. The building was stunned, with Stone Cold having to consider what it would take to put the masked freak down for good in the Last Man Standing match!
The opening video package aired, cutting to Conseco Fieldhouse for SmackDown! Pyrotechnics erupted above the ring and across the stage, with a full house on hand in Indianapolis, Indiana - ready for the Survivor Series! Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler welcomed us to the final edition of SmackDown ahead of the Survivor Series in seventy-two hours - on a night where the Rock and Kurt Angle were set to go face-to-face before their WWF Championship match. Plus, Triple H and the fourth member of Team Foley, X-Pac would go up against Chris Benoit and the Big Show tonight!
. Immediately the building became unglued as the glass shattered, bringing out Stone Cold Steve Austin! 'The Texas Rattlesnake' was walking with a purpose, a bandaid on his forehead the souvenir he received last Monday night at the hands of Kane. Stone Cold saluted the people on all four sides of the ring, before taking to the microphone to discuss the Last Man Standing match this Sunday night on pay-per-view. Austin talked about how he knew the Survivor Series was coming up, and it was to be a big night for the World Wrestling Federation. We could see Mick Foley lose his job, we could see Vince McMahon's snot-nosed children leave with all of the power, and worst of all, we could see Kurt Angle walk out WWF Champion! Stone Cold said he didn't give a damn about any of that, because what mattered to him was what will take place in the Last Man Standing match to end all Last Man Standing matches. Austin spoke about how the Survivor Series will mark one calendar year since he was ran down in Detroit, Michigan, and how although he doesn't know who the son of a b*tch was that did it, right now that was the furthest thing in the back of his mind. Stone Cold was more interested in making it out of Survivor Series on his own two feet. Stone Cold reviewed the rivalry with Kane, the man that tried to take his comeback from under him and end his career. Hell, he even threatened his life! From there, it had been a game of cat and mouse with 'the Big Red Machine' - he jumps Kane, Kane assaults him. He fights Kane, and Kane runs with his tail between his legs, then takes his anger out on his good buddy Jim Ross!
He knew the song and dance, and Austin wanted to let the masked b*stard know that Stone Cold was not afraid of Kane, and that there would be only one man left standing this Sunday night - and he was driven to make sure it wasn't Kane! Stone Cold said that the seven-foot monster can rise from the dead however many times he feels like, because when it was all said and done the world would find out exactly what kind of machine Kane was! If Kane sits his ass up once, rest assured Austin would knock him right back down again until that crazy, psychotic jackass stays down for the count of ten! Austin was about to wrap up, when Edge and Christian made their way out to the stage to the surprise of everybody. The two sunglasses-clad brothers from Toronto believed that Stone Cold may believe his hype just a little too much. Christian remarked at how Austin was quick to brush off the chances in which the Coalition walk out of Survivor Series with everything they ever wanted intact. Edge didn't know which was worse - being an Indiana Colts fan, or just straight up denying the inevitable! Christian then pointed out the irony that while Austin seems sure of his chances on Sunday, so are they. Edge high-fived Christian for his observation skills, but 'the Texas Rattlesnake' was more pointed out to the fact that he and Indianapolis had to listen to two sons of b*tches gossiping away like a bunch of schoolgirls!
Stone Cold didn't know why they were out here, but it had better be for one thing, because he wasn't going to wait until Survivor Series to whoop somebody's ass! The fans cheered loud, but Edge and Christian assured Austin that they weren't out here to cause any trouble, they just weren't sure Austin should be so confident. The Canadians stood across the ring from Austin, as Christian pointed out the bandaid on his head and Edge acknowledged his recent neck surgery, and his track record against Kane. Austin saw their point, before surveying the people to see who wanted to see Edge and Christian get their asses beat. They responded with an emphatic "hell yeah", but a concerned Edge told Steve that they didn't like his chances. Stone Cold changed his stance, listening to what the two could offer him. Christian persuaded him that the first thing he needed to do was get onto the winner's side - Team McMahon! They tried to bribe him with opportunities, and shockingly Steve was listening. Austin saw their point, and summed it all up: by believing in the Coalition, he could have a long future with the World Wrestling Federation. Austin thought about it hard, with Edge and Christian in belief he could possibly be an asset to the Coalition...until Austin thanked them, for nothing! Stone Cold dropped Christian with a Stunner, before side-stepping a Spear from Edge and dropping him with a Stunner as well! 'The Rattlesnake' flipped both men off before leaving the ring, having made enemies of two members of Team McMahon this Sunday! This had to hurt his standing with the Coalition, on top of Kane!
. In the parking lot, the Undertaker was seen stepping foot off of his motorcycle after making his return last Monday on RAW is WAR. 'The American Badass' tossed his keys to a member of production staff waiting nearby, telling him to guard it with his life. After bringing the fight to the man who took him out last month - Raven - who knew what 'the Deadman' had on his mind, three nights away from facing off against Raven.
Back on SmackDown, a replay reviewed what happened when Edge and Christian attempted to recruit 'the Texas Rattlesnake' to the Coalition. Stone Cold would decline the offer, dramatically leaving both brothers laying with two Stone Cold Stunners! It was announced that a handicap match had been signed for tonight, while Stone Cold Steve Austin was shown walking the halls. 'The Rattlesnake' was looking for a fight ahead of the Last Man Standing match and he got it, but Stone Cold stumbled across the sight of William Regal and Joe E. Legend. 'The Goodwill Ambassador' greeted Austin warmly, reminding him of how he'd offered him a friend and yet Steve was stubborn enough to resist. Stone Cold asked Regal what the hell he wanted, but the Englishman coyly wished him luck tonight against Edge and Christian. Stone Cold chuckled, asking the suit-clad Joe E. Legend what his story was. He looked like a jackass! Regal smiled, telling Steve that it's a pity they couldn't be friends, but Stone Cold told him that it was a greater pity he didn't have time to open a can of whoopass on him right now!
. In the ring, the WWF Hardcore Champion Lance Storm was seen arriving in the ring. Noticeably favoring his head after the 3D through a table he received on RAW, 'the Pride of Calgary' informed the people that he was lucky to be here to compete tonight, given the monstrous beating he received by not just one man - but three men! Lance complained about the manner in which Rikishi and the Dudley Boyz treated him - he was a champion! Storm demanded better respect, before calling the 400-pound Samoan out to fight him here tonight! The WWF Intercontinental Champion Rikishi complied, advising Lance try something new and take it easy. Lance wasn't in the mood to hear it, irate at how Rikishi "blind sighted" him on Monday, and even tried giving him a Stinkface! Storm insulted 'Big Kish's weight, claiming that he bet he didn't train as hard as him to become champion, in fact he probably never trained at all! Rikishi chuckled, telling Storm that if that's what he wanted, he could find out how much butt he could kick as a champion, offering to put the WWF Intercontinental Championship on the line! Storm appeared to have made a big mistake, once 'Big Kish' came walking down to the ring. 1) Rikishi (c) def. WWF Hardcore Champion Lance Storm to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship (3:29) Lance Storm was furious with the manner in which he, the WWF Hardcore Champion had been treated last Monday after a six-man tag team match against Rikishi and the Dudley Boyz. 'The Pride of Calgary' had worked hard to supposedly improve the credibility of the title he held, and after suffering a 3D through a table on RAW, had his opportunity here and now. Storm baseball slid the champ before the bell, just to find out how undersized he was in comparison to the 400-pounder. Inside, Rikishi hammered Storm with some big punches, and nearly had the Canadian beat with a belly-to-back suplex! Storm ducked out of the way of the corner, fearing the Stinkface, when he tried a sunset flip just for Rikishi's gigantic frame to land on the chest of Storm for another near fall! Lance finally found an opening with a dropkick to the knee, and momentarily tried a Maple Leaf Crab just for Rikishi to send him bouncing into the corner! Rikishi thumped him in the corner, and backed that ass up for the Stinkface to be delivered! Storm rolled out of the ring in disgust after, the so-called WWF Hardcore Champion looking to walk away from this WWF Intercontinental Championship match. Storm had had enough, when Grandmaster Sexay showed up - tossing Lance back inside the ring! With the assist from one-half of Too Cool, Rikishi put Lance Storm down with the Rikishi Driver for a decisive three count!
With Scotty 2 Hotty on the shelf with a spinal injury, Rikishi still had Grandmaster Sexay around to watch his back. Just like that, the WWF Hardcore Champion had been beaten, and 'Big Kish' had retained the WWF Intercontinental Championship! As 'the Pride of Calgary' stumbled out to the floor, Rikishi had Grandmaster join him in the ring with the sunglasses for a big dance celebration!
. In the APA's office, the Right to Censor's censorship graffiti was still visible on the poker table, as the APA gathered with the Hardy Boyz beside them. Lita was drinking a beer straight from the bottle, as Bradshaw placed two more bottles in front of Jeff and Matt Hardy. They were grateful but Jeff had to inform them that they didn't drink. Baffled, Bradshaw couldn't believe the teetotal Hardys, before complimenting how Lita didn't have a problem! Faarooq got down to business, talking about their Survivor Series elimination match with the RTC on Sunday. He discussed a six-man tag team match tonight with the APA and Matt taking on Mark Henry, the Goodfather and Bull Buchanan, and how they needed to go over strategy. Jeff asked what about him, but a distasteful Bradshaw told him he would do nothing, he's injured! Bradshaw said they needed Jeff to be at full health this Sunday night, because at Survivor Series they were going to make the RTC take their own lousy medicine! The group left, but not before Lita downed her entire bottle of beer. The six-man tag match was up next!
. We cut to see the WWF Champion Kurt Angle walking hand-in-hand with girlfriend Stephanie McMahon. 'The Billion Dollar Princess' was all recovered from last week's Walls of Jericho, but her face told a different story to the enthusiastic Olympic Gold Medalist. She asked if going face to face with the Rock was such a good idea after what he did to him on Monday, and Angle was extremely sure of himself. After all, he drove 'the Great One' through an announce table on RAW is WAR. What could Rock do? It's not like he could do the People's Elbow on a table. Steph was concerned for Kurt's wellbeing headed into the Survivor Series, but Angle reminded her that while Sunday would mark Rock's fourth year in the company, this was his second - and he's WWF Champion! Angle told her in good faith that he was so sure of this, that he was going to be the one to call out 'the People's Champ' tonight.
We returned to SmackDown to see Commissioner Mick Foley at his cafeteria bar, carefully placing a basket of cactus samples on top of the sneeze-guard. Al Snow walked in, smirkingly alerting Mick to the fact it was his last night! 'The Commish' did an impression of Stephanie McMahon from last week, claiming he was personally looking forward to never having to see Al's face again. The two shared a laugh, as Mick told Al in confidence that he liked their chances at the Survivor Series. He and D-Generation X may have never seen eye-to-eye, but he didn't feel like this would be another case of Montreal. Snow joked that he should have let him be on Team Foley, though Mick would be petrified for his future if he allowed the man once known as Avatar on his team! More laughs were shared, when Shawn Michaels came up to the bar. He was cordial with Al, but was looking for a minute of Mick's time, which 'the Commish' allowed...
. In the ring stood Lilian Garcia adorned in the Right to Censor's approved uniform, here to formally introduce the group that kidnapped her two weeks ago. The WWF Women's Champion Ivory and Steven Richards accompanied the Goodfather, Bull Buchanan and 'Secret Weapon' Mark Henry to the ring, as they were ready for a six-man tag team fight against three of their opponents come Survivor Series. Steven spoke about Monday night being the revolt against a group of delinquents that were too blind to see the greater good in which the RTC was fighting for. Whether it's because the APA's brains were numbed by alcohol consumption and cigar smoke, or the Hardy Boyz's high risk, suicide routines every night didn't matter, because they would leave victorious this Sunday in a clean sweep for the RTC!2) Mark Henry, the Goodfather and Bull Buchanan (w/WWF Women's Champion Ivory) def. The APA and Matt Hardy (w/Jeff Hardy and Lita) (5:26)As the rivalry between Team Xtreme and the Right to Censor continued to escalate after Mark Henry big splashed Lita on RAW is WAR, it was clear the APA shared a similar motive in trying to bring down the Right to Censor. It was official for Survivor Series, a four-on-four elimination match would take place - but with Jeff Hardy resting up on back injuries, Steven Richards joined commentary to watch this preview unfold. Bradshaw started against the Goodfather to success early, the Texan brawler clubbing on Goodfather until Buchanan got a blind tag. Bull came off the top with a flying clothesline, just for Bradshaw to roll through with a fallaway slam for Buchanan! The APA hit a double suplex, when Goodfather's trash talking allowed Bull to take the lead with a big boot to the face. The RTC went to work on Faarooq; the Goodfather splashing him in the corner, and a big splash from Mark Henry following! Matt wanted the tag, and when Goodfather hit the ropes, he was not expecting to receive a spinebuster in return. Matt Hardy got the tag, delivering a double DDT to both Goodfather and Buchanan. A diving legdrop was set up, when Ivory climbed up on the apron - just for Lita to climb up and knock her down! The legdrop connected, when Steven left commentary and entered the ring, only to walk into an enzuigiri from Jeff Hardy! The APA found themselves steamrolled by 'the Secret Weapon', while Matt's attempt at a Twist of Fate on Goodfather allowed Bull to score with a diving legdrop of his own, across the back of Matt's head - picking up the win!
. Dressed up as 'Chynette' no longer, the Kat was sat in the women's locker room, when her jaw suddenly dropped. Into frame stepped 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' Chyna, who was all dressed up to go out! Chyna was clad in a beautiful purple dress, and Kat jumped to her feet in awe at how gorgeous she looked. She joked that the man she picked out for her would be stupid not to ask her to go out again - or even more. Chyna was hesitant, not sure about moving on so fast. Kat was supportive however, claiming she needed to get out. Besides, after Sunday, she could put her trashy ex-fiance behind her for good. Chyna hoped so, while Kat apologized again for sleeping with Eddie. Chyna was understanding, because it woke her up to who he truly was. Kat advised Chyna hurry before she was late, and Chyna asked for luck - 'Mamacita' was moving on ahead of her match with 'Latino Heat' on Sunday!
Back on SmackDown X-Pac was seen gearing up for tag team action later tonight. X-Pac was back with D-Generation X after much deliberation, and on Team Foley at the Survivor Series. In walked the New Age Outlaws, who immediately greeted X-Pac cheerily. Billy Gunn laughed and patted X-Pac on the back, to which X-Pac asked how he was feeling after the attack last Monday. Mr. Ass was feeling good, but he still didn't know who attacked him. Road Dogg said he went looking around the locker room and nobody knew a thing about it. DX were soon joined by Triple H, who immediately walked in and hugged his boys tightly. He said that in three days, they were in for the biggest test of their time together. He asked the room if they were ready, to which the Outlaws hollered. X-Pac nodded quietly, when Triple H requested a minute with his tag partner tonight. They complied, and left alone 'the Game' again hugged X-Pac, welcoming him back to the team. X-Pac assured Hunter he was in a weird headspace, but tonight and on Sunday: it was DX all the way. 'The Game' was glad to have his friend back.
. In Conseco Fieldhouse, the lights went out to a big reaction from the people in Indianapolis. Kid Rock blasted throughout the building, and out stepped the Undertaker! 'The American Badass' was back after a month away from the camera, the recipient of a beating from Raven under a month ago. This Sunday at the Survivor Series, Raven was in for a huge test in his first match in a World Wrestling Federation ring, going up against the man with a decade of experience. Undertaker told the people that they could bet their ass, 'the Deadman' was back. They cheered politely, when the Undertaker declared that there was no man out there that would stop him from making it to the Survivor Series on Sunday. To those living under a rock, he reminded the people that he had been here for ten long years, and he'd seen them all come and go. All of the Hulk Hogans, the Bret Harts, the Shawn Michaels and the Rocks and Stone Cold Steve Austins that the WWF have seen, have had to at one point go through him! But on the other hand, he's also seen some of those he's beaten gone like the wind. Undertaker addressed the claims that Raven had made in recent weeks, that he's past his limit, that he's a pathetic coward that has no purpose here anymore. To that the Undertaker told Raven that Sunday night would see which category he would fall into. Crazy brave and extra tough, or yellow-bellied with p*ss in his pants!
'The American Badass' told him that he remembered the crowbar, and he remembered when Raven try and cave in his head like a pinata with that crowbar. He broke two of his ribs, but if that's what he thought he would be remembered for? He would be highly mistaken! Undertaker reiterated that the World Wrestling Federation was his yard, and it would always be his yard. One way or another, 'the Deadman' was going to make Raven famous by giving him the beating of his life at Survivor Series! All of a sudden the OvalTron revealed the Undertaker's motorcycle broken down and destroyed - courtesy of Raven himself! He dropped the crowbar at his feet, telling 'the Deadman' how great it was to see him. He looked impressive last Monday when he gave him a taste of things to come, but it didn't mean anything in the grand scheme of things. There was something he wanted to apologize for though, and that was what he was going to have to do to him at the Survivor Series. He tried to put 'the Deadman' at peace last month, but now it would be Raven's Rules! Raven told Undertaker that he finish the job he started, before telling Undertaker he would see him on Sunday. The mysterious enigma known as Raven walked away, before throwing in an apology about the mishap with his bike, too! In the arena, the Undertaker raced from the ring. Eager to get his hands on Raven, 'the American Badass' was going to make Raven extremely famous for what he would do - before Sunday night!
. Chris Benoit and the Big Show were seen walking down the hall, with 'the Rabid Wolverine' and 'the Giant' all serious ahead of the big tag team match tonight. The two Coalition members then walked into Commissioner Mick Foley, who wished them luck against Team Foley here tonight. The Team McMahon members laughed at 'the Commish's naivete, telling him that they have been running through D-Generation X since this all began. Chris was then reminded of that night Mick brought him into the World Wrestling Federation, and told him that he could really be something. Nearly a year later, he was going to be "something" when he personally ousts 'the Hardcore Legend' of his power as Commissioner! Benoit wished Mick luck on Sunday. Benoit and Show were set to meet Triple H and X-Pac - next!
Back on SmackDown, a replay aired showing what took place before the commercial break. The Undertaker was in the ring to address Raven, when the mysterious lurker appeared on the OvalTron with a message for 'the American Badass'. He had destroyed 'the Deadman's motorcycle, and the Undertaker was quick to find him as he was seen storming through the halls of the backstage area! Undertaker shoved an assistant out of the way, before turning to find his motorcycle in the parking lot - just as he had left it earlier! The production assistant 'the Deadman' handed his keys to earlier appeared, and 'the Deadman' quickly shoved him hard against the wall, asking where Raven was! The man had no idea, claiming he'd been out here all night and there had been no sight of him! Undertaker was left baffled, observing his spotless motorcycle. Mind games played against the master of mind games - Raven was in deep trouble on Sunday. 3) Chris Benoit and the Big Show def. Triple H and X-Pac (7:05)The Survivor Series elimination match in three days determined the future of the World Wrestling Federation as we knew it, with Team Foley's fully assembled group of D-Generation X set to meet the Coalition. Last Monday saw the final addition to Commissioner Mick Foley's team, as X-Pac would save the day for not only Triple H, but Shawn Michaels as well. From that experience, X-Pac had to watch out for the man he upset on Monday in singles action, Chris Benoit tonight, in what was sure to be a heated tag team encounter. Triple H and Chris Benoit started things off, with 'the Rabid Wolverine' looking to take 'the Game' to the mat, just for him to catch Benoit off-guard with the Harley Race high knee! Triple H continued with a clothesline, mounting punches, before tagging in X-Pac to light Benoit up in the corner. X-Pac was back to his old self reunited with 'the Game', but as he looked to suplex Benoit, Big Show grabbed the hair of X-Pac, allowing Benoit to drop him with a northern lights suplex. Benoit restrained X-Pac in an abdominal stretch, while also reaching for the long arm of 'the Giant' for extra leverage. Show got the tag and walked all over X-Pac, his 500-pound weight crushing him beneath. Show hoisted him up effortlessly for a gorilla press, when X-Pac managed to slip out onto his feet - the tag made to Triple H! 'The Game' rocked Show with punches, before finally bringing him down to size with a chop block until a tag was made. Benoit walked in, just to receive a neckbreaker for his troubles! Triple H was rolling with a DDT to take Big Show down, covering just for Benoit to break it up. Benoit tried the German suplex on Triple H who broke free when X-Pac blind tagged: Triple H taking Show down with a spear in the corner! Meanwhile X-Pac connected with the X-Factor on Benoit, when Shane McMahon ran out to ringside - a steel chair in hand nailing X-Pac between the eyes through the ropes! Benoit took advantage, delivering a Diving Headbutt off the top to pick up the win!
The Coalition had the upper hand going into the Survivor Series, as Triple H was unaware of Shane McMahon's involvement here tonight! 'The Game' immediately started fighting it out with 'the Rabid Wolverine', dropping Benoit with a big Pedigree! Shane O'Mac watched with disgust at ringside, when the Big Show came from behind with a big headbutt! Show powered him up and planted him with a huge Chokeslam, when Chris Jericho ran out to the ring! Y2J was looking for revenge after Monday's loss to Kurt Angle, throwing rights and lefts at the chest of the 500-pounder. Show swatted him away, when a low dropkick caused Big Show to stumble out to the apron! 'The Giant' regained his composure, when Y2J delivered with a springboard dropkick that send Show tumbling to the floor on his ass! Show had been embarrassed by Chris Jericho, and Y2J couldn't be happier! Y2J was up for a tough challenge against 'the Giant' this Sunday at Survivor Series, in a battle of David and Goliath!
. We cut to the restaurant where 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' Chyna had just arrived. Despite her match with ex-fiance Eddie Guerrero looming near in three days, the Playboy cover girl had been set up on a blind date by the Kat...when the camera panned over to reveal that her blind date was none other than 'Latino Heat' himself! Eddie Guerrero smirked with arrogance from the table, raising a glass of champagne to his ex-lover. Chyna couldn't believe it!
Back on SmackDown, a replay aired showing the closing moments of the tag team preview of the Survivor Series elimination match. Chris Benoit was able to put away X-Pac with a little help from Shane McMahon, leaving Triple H beside himself afterwards - planting 'the Rabid Wolverine' with the Pedigree. We returned to see the New Age Outlaws and Shawn Michaels chatting in the locker room, when in walked Triple H and X-Pac with a door slam. X-Pac was shouting in rage, his head in his hands after the chair shot received by Shane O'Mac. Triple H told D-Generation X that what happened tonight could not happen again on Sunday. They needed to be on the same page, and they had to keep a set of eyes in the backs of their heads. This was not over yet, but they needed to look out for whatever cheap tricks Team McMahon had to offer! It wasn't just for Mick Foley, it was for their self-respect, and it was to remind the Coalition that there was only room for one of them in the World Wrestling Federation! Shawn led the DX troops in a chant, Team Foley all psyched up and hell bent on retribution!
. In the arena, Kurt Angle made his way out to the ring. With the WWF Championship on the line in what will be the fourth encounter between 'the Megastar' and the Rock come Survivor Series, it was the Olympic Gold Medalist's idea to be the man to call out the Rock and go face-to-face in the ring. The fans chanted "assh*le" at the WWF Champion as he proudly wore the gold around his waist. Kurt talked about all of the gossip he had heard as of late. There have been rumblings for weeks regarding who the better athlete was, whether it was Kurt Angle or the Rock. They say that Rock has trained harder than ever for this match on Sunday, and that 'the Brahma Bull's goal was to be crowned a six-time WWF Champion on the fourth anniversary of his World Wrestling Federation debut. To that, 'the Megastar' had to say, how arrogant could the Rock be to make that a statement over a question! It wasn't just arrogant, it was ignorant! Everybody was talking about the Rock's four years in the WWF, but what about Kurt's first calendar year ending in being a two-time WWF Champion, the WWF Eurocontinental Champion, and winning the King of the Ring on top of that? There had been no WWF Superstar that have risen through the ranks in one year like he has, and when the Rock made his big debut at the 1996 Survivor Series, Angle was preoccupied: by winning gold in the 1996 Olympics!
The Olympian bragged about how he had been training his entire life to claim accolades, and he had broken down every door to make it here. This Sunday night, Rock didn't stand a chance in walking out the WWF Champion, because Kurt Angle was 'the Megastar' for a reason, and he was going to beat 'the Great One' one more time! It was time for The Rock's arrival, as the fans in Indianapolis jumped to their feet. Electrified, the fans were loud for the number one contender as he walked down to the ring to go face-to-face with his rival. As 'the Great One' saluted the people on the second turnbuckle with his fist raised high, the Rock soon turned to address Kurt Angle. Rock told Kurt that he'd heard what he'd been saying. Listing the WWF Champion's accolades, it was insurmountable what Kurt Angle had done. It wasn't just that, it was unfeasible, it was astonishing. It was even...electrifying. As Kurt stood there in his red, white and blue tracksuit, there were many big words he could describe Kurt Angle - and the one that stood out most was without a shadow of a doubt, the biggest, most patriotic, flagbearing, ankle-breaking roodypoo candyass the Rock had ever seen! The WWF Champion tried interrupting, but Rock told him it didn't matter what he had to say! Rock paced up and down the ring, telling Angle that on Sunday night, he could bring all of his accolades, he could bring his little Olympic gold medals, he could bring his girlfriend Stephanie - and he could even bring his copies of Sports Illustrated circa October 1996!
Rock told Kurt to shine them up real nice because the Rock would stick them all straight up Kurt Angle's Olympic-sized candyass! Angle joked how Rock can play head games all he wanted, because he believed in himself. At Survivor Series, just like at Fully Loaded, and just like at SummerSlam - he would beat Rock because he was that much better than he was. If you smell what the Kurt is cookin!' Rock smiled, telling the WWF Champion that he saw what he did there. Rock wanted Kurt to know that since the last time they met, he was a different man. It was going to take one hell of a lot for him to beat Rock at Survivor Series. Until then, Rock had three words for Kurt Angle: Just Bring It! Rock delivered his signature catchphrase, and the two rivals went face to face! Neither man was backing down, with both running their mouths at one another. After six months, the book looked to close for 'the Megastar' and 'the Great One' in seventy-two hours, but who was going to walk out on top with the WWF Championship?
. In his locker room, Stone Cold Steve Austin was seen lacing his boots, before the handicap match ahead of him with Edge and Christian. 'The Texas Rattlesnake' continued lacing when there was a knock on the door, when in stepped Shawn Michaels. Austin stood up to come face to face with an old rival, who raised his hands in defense - he was coming in peace. 'The Heartbreak Kid' told Steve that when they ran into each other on Monday night in the parking lot, a lot of old memories came back to him of WrestleMania XIV. 1998. Mike Tyson. His career-ending back injury. Shawn never had the chance to thank Stone Cold for that, for allowing himself to start fresh in a whole different career. HBK raised his hand to the antagonistic Austin, who simply looked him in the eye and told him he was welcome. As both men stared each other down, Michaels wished him luck tonight - telling Stone Cold to give Edge and Christian a receipt for him. Austin sat back down - still no love lost here.
We returned to see Chyna on her blind date as set up by the Kat - with none other than her ex-fiance and future opponent come Survivor Series, Eddie Guerrero. 'The Ninth Wonder of the World' remained silent as Eddie was in the middle of enjoying a big, juicy steak. 'Latino Heat' tried to warm up to his ex-love, asking her if she was even going to order anything. She remained silent, while Eddie continued chomping away with his mouth open. Guerrero told Chyna that he knew what she thought was going on - she was going to move on and just forget about him after Sunday? That was never going to happen! Eddie laughed, when Chyna finally asked why he had set this up. Eddie laughed again, telling Chyna that all of this was a terrible, terrible idea! Chyna didn't want to fight him, because he was a dangerous, dangerous man. Chyna folded her arms, while Eddie explained all of the good times together - she could have averted that if she just sat by and let it happen. Now, it was too late for that, and he couldn't wait to make sure she could never star in Playboy again, by ruining the only thing she had going for her. Eddie got into his own speech, telling Chyna that she was a talentless witch that couldn't hang with him - when Chyna picked up his glass of champagne and threw it in Eddie's face! 'Latino Heat' was covered, as Chyna told him she'd see him Sunday: because she was going to take back her life!
. Back at Conseco Fieldhouse, William Regal was seen making his way down to the ring accompanied the young man he had been mentoring of late, Joe E. Legend. 'The Goodwill Ambassador' and his protege received loud boos from the disapproving, American audience, as he told the people that what happened on Monday night was an absolute disgrace! He called it a travesty of what he had been working hard to accomplish, and that if anything, D-Lo Brown was not the man that should be representing his home state of Europe! Regal called him a dirty, rotten cheater which resulted in louder chants from Indianapolis. Joe E. piped up, ordering the streetdwellers of Indiana to shut up and respect a true gentleman! Legend called Regal an incredible partner and mentor, and that if they had any self-respect, they would listen to what he had to say!
Val Venis suddenly interrupted Joe E. Legend's defensive tirade of William Regal. Towel traped and ready for action, 'the Big Valbowski' asked "Willy" what was wrong. Was he going through a dry spell? Was his William on the fritz? Or was it what D-Lo Brown did, outsmarting him at his own game and snapping his undefeated streak on Monday? Regal called Val a vulgar hooligan, telling him that after he was done giving him a bloody good hiding tonight, maybe Val's best course of action would be to mind his own bloody business! Venis chuckled, saying Regal reminded him of a British broad he hooked up with recently. Regardless, 'the Big Valbowski' had a lot to say to Willy tonight - heading for the ring! 4) William Regal (w/Joe E. Legend) def. Val Venis (3:58)After his undefeated streak was ended at the hands of D-Lo Brown in a match for the WWF European Championship last Monday on RAW is WAR, William Regal was in a foul mood. What made the Englishman's mood worse was what came after, when Val Venis was the man to come to the champ's aid, running off Regal and his protege Joe E. Legend. Tonight was 'the Big Valbowski's chance to rub the salt in 'the Goodwill Ambassador's wound, as he hit the ring and immediately broke out into a fist fight with the Brit. Venis was on a roll with a clothesline and a body slam followed with an elbow drop from the second rope, until Regal moved away from a knee drop - rocking Val with the European uppercut! Regal aggressively pounded on Val with forearms, before applying a bow-and-arrow hold to torture the adult film star. Val made the ropes, when Joe E. sucker punched him through the ropes! The referee was none the wiser, as Regal dropped knees into the forehead of Venis. When he looked for a Tiger Bomb, Val was able to back drop out of it before bouncing him into the corner! A bulldog followed, when Val climbed to the top rope. The Money Shot was nigh, but Joe E. climbed up on the apron just to get kicked away! Regal body slammed him off the top before applying the Regal Stretch giving Val no choice but to tap out!
William Regal was back to his winning ways tonight, after suffering a big setback on Monday night. But 'the Goodwill Ambassador' wasn't finished yet with Val Venis, the Regal Stretch continuing to cause 'the Big Valbowski' agony! Joe E. Legend climbed into the ring to join in the fun, stomping away at Val. That's when D-Lo Brown hit the ring, catching Legend off-guard with a leg lariat! Legend bailed, when William ran right into the Sky High! Regal flopped to the floor as D-Lo checked on Venis. The WWF European Champion was returning the favor for 'the Big Valbowski's save on Monday, this dispute not over yet.
. In the backstage area, the Dudley Boyz were seen heading for the ring for action, the half-brother hyped for their match coming up. After defeating Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko one week ago, a rematch had been called for by Saturn's girlfriend Terri, but how wise would this be for D-Von and Bubba Ray - who challenge T&A for the WWF Tag Team Championship in three days?5) Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko (w/Terri) def. The Dudley Boyz (4:22)Last week on Smackdown, the unlikely pairing of former Radicalz members were aligned to take on the Dudley Boyz, in an unsuccessful venture. After Perry Saturn suffered a loss to Chyna after miscommunication with Dean Malenko, Terri ordered this rematch here tonight, still holding out on Saturn and Malenko to get back on the same page. The Dudley Boyz were en route to the Survivor Series on Sunday, set to challenge T&A for the WWF Tag Team Championship, and Bubba Ray and D-Von were more than ready for this rematch. Following a Doomsday Device delivered to Saturn, Malenko found himself the recipient of the Wazzup, when Bubba told D-Von to get the tables! D-Von was attacked by Saturn at ringside, which enabled Malenko to take advantage. Saturn and Malenko were working together to keep D-Von down, as Malenko applied a cross-armbreaker in the middle of the ring! Bubba hyped the fans up, and D-Von would manage to power Malenko up with a powerbomb to free him from the hold! Bubba got the tag and ran wild on both men, a Bubba Bomb delivered to Malenko and a clothesline sending Saturn from the ring! 'The She-Devil' was concerned, when the OvalTron showed a live shot of Trish Stratus! Lounged on the couch, she appeared nude, wearing the WWF Tag Team Championship gold to cover herself! Trish acknowledged Bubba and began to sweet talk him, asking where he was and when he was going to come for her. As she asked Bubba when he was going to show her wood, Saturn came from behind - a fisherman suplex giving him a huge upset victory!
Thanks to the seductive methods of T&A's manager Trish Stratus, Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko had just scored a huge win against the number one contenders to the WWF Tag Team Championship! Terri jumped with excitement as she climbed inside to join her team, in which Saturn and Malenko were left unsure what to make of this pairing! The two had their hands raised by Terri, when the Dudley Boyz rebounded - attacking the winning team! Malenko was shipped from the ring by Bubba Ray, before Saturn found himself victim to the 3D!
Bubba Ray grabbed Terri by the hair - demanding that D-Von get the table again! 'The She-Devil' kicked and screamed, and even tried flirting with Bubba for her freedom but it was too late. The table was set, and Bubba climbed to the top rope! D-Von passed him Terri, and a powerbomb would drive Terri through the wood! Bubba's demeanor changed to that of satisfaction, with this possibly being Trish Stratus's future come Sunday, when the Dudleys challenge T&A!
. Edge and Christian were in the dressing room of the Coalition, discussing strategy for Stone Cold Steve Austin tonight. As Chris Benoit changed in the corner, Stephanie and Shane McMahon came into the room, ready to seriously discuss the Survivor Series. Shane noted how far each of them had come as competitors - himself included. They had all won gold, they were all major players, and they were all above all else, winners. Steph told Team McMahon that the Survivor Series match was not just about power over the World Wrestling Federation, it was about what they have set out to do since day one, and ensure that they were the WWF Superstars to lead the company into the 21st century in years to come! Shane claimed that this would be for their future, their big chance to make history and help lead the way for them to lead the WWF out of the dark ages that Mick Foley brought, and into a bright, new generation, led by the two of them! Steph pointed the finger to Edge, Christian and Benoit, telling them all that they were counting on them to divide, conquer, and destroy Team Foley - D-Generation X - and make them proud! Shane asked if they were with them, and just like that, the Coalition chanted along with the leaders of Team McMahon! Sunday would surely be a monumental night.
. Meanwhile, Stone Cold Steve Austin was seen exiting his dressing room to a huge response. 'The Texas Rattlesnake' had insulted Edge and Christian earlier tonight by declining their recommendation in joining the Coalition. But now, with three nights until the Last Man Standing match against Kane, Stone Cold had to take on the former WWF Tag Team Champions - next! 6) Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Edge and Christian ended in a no contest (5:10)All eyes were on the Survivor Series this Sunday night. Edge and Christian had been rallied moments ago by Stephanie and Shane McMahon, and wanted nothing more than to walk into the elimination match on Team McMahon hot, after a major win against Stone Cold Steve Austin here tonight. 'The Texas Rattlesnake's mind was solely focused on Kane in Last Man Standing in three days time, but he had been looking for a tune-up, and Edge and Christian just so happened to be the men that interrupted him earlier on. Stone Cold immediately hit the ring and started stomping a mudhole in Edge in the corner, when Christian struck from behind - Austin catching him off guard with a Lou Thesz press! The Texan dropped an elbow on Edge before dropping him with a neckbreaker, when Christian struck from behind with the inverted DDT. The former WWF Tag Team Champions showed their tag team expertise, using the handicap match as to their full advantage. Both men were focused on Austin's neck, but when Edge wrenched away at the neck of 'the Rattlesnake', Austin was able to find a way out! Stone Cold vaulted Edge with the Lou Thesz press, before catching Christian with the Stone Cold Stunner! Edge came from behind with an attempted Spear - charging shoulder-first into the ring post! He stumbled back out, and received a Stunner yet again, when all of a sudden Chris Benoit and the Big Show came out to the ring!
Stone Cold Steve Austin was ready for the Coalition, immediately putting the boots to Chris Benoit as he arrived in the ring. The Big Show climbed inside and found himself receiving some haymakers courtesy of 'the Texas Rattlesnake' as well. Austin was here to kick anybody and everybody's ass, but after a spinebuster to 'the Rabid Wolverine', Edge finally struck with the Spear! The four Coalition members were about to instigate a beatdown on Austin, when the New Age Outlaws ran down to the ring looking to get some of Team McMahon - Billy Gunn and Road Dogg joining the fight! Moments later, Chris Jericho hit the ring as well, yet again out to show up the Big Show!
The ring had filled up at the climax of a wild handicap main event, when the WWF Champion Kurt Angle would join the party! 'The Megastar' caught Y2J off-guard with the Olympic Slam from behind, before immediately assisting in hammering away at the Outlaws and Stone Cold! It was chaos, but that's when Triple H came charging down to the ring! 'The Game' immediately laid into Benoit, before escaping the clutches of a Chokeslam attempt and planting the Big Show with a huge Pedigree! Triple H fought with Edge, Christian and Angle - when Shane McMahon ran out to the ring! Shane O'Mac entered, bouncing a chair off the skull of 'the Game!' The Coalition again had the numbers advantage, but X-Pac with Shawn Michaels came out to the ring as well! Team Foley had a full house, and even Commissioner Mick Foley came out to witness the carnage take place! It was faction warfare with no order whatsoever, all of this set to come to ahead come Sunday! All of a sudden, the stage exploded into flames: and out came 'the Big Red Machine' Kane! After being silent all night, the seven-foot monster came marching down the rampway, where Stone Cold left the ring to engage in another fist fight with Kane! The two Last Man Standing combatants duked it out on the rampway, before the fight gradually grew to the backstage area! In the ring Billy Gunn dropped Christian with a Fame-Asser, while X-Pac planted Edge with the X-Factor! As Shane McMahon and Stephanie McMahon watched from the floor, Team Foley gathered in the ring. The Coalition were down and out around the ring, with Triple H, Shawn Michaels, X-Pac, Road Dogg and Billy Gunn standing tall in the ring! Mick Foley raised a proud fist on the stage, proud of D-Generation X - proud of Team Foley! Who knew what we could expect this Sunday! The landscape of the World Wrestling Federation could possibly change forever at the Survivor Series!
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Post by DTP. on Aug 22, 2020 3:11:58 GMT -5
Jakked - November 18, 2000 Firstar Center in Cincinnati, Ohio Broadcast on syndication Taped on November 13, 2000The opening video package aired, bringing us to the arena, where Kevin Kelly and Jonathan Coachman welcomed us to WWF Jakked! 1) Dean Malenko def. Steve Blackman (3:13)SmackDown this past Thursday saw the unlikely duo of Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko - the former Radicalz members aligned by a common interest in 'the She-Devil' Terri - pick up a huge upset against the number one contenders to the WWF Tag Team Championship, the Dudley Boyz. What followed was unfortunate however, as Terri would find herself driven through the wood, courtesy of a hell bent Bubba Ray Dudley. Terri was reportedly left shaken from the incident, and it was up to 'the Iceman' to keep the ball rolling for the group tonight against Steve Blackman. 'The Lethal Weapon' managed to keep things off the mat early, using an arsenal of martial-arts strikes to outmanoeuvre the technician. Malenko lured Blackman into a waistlock takedown attempt, able to outwrestle him and bring the former WWF Hardcore Champion to the mat. A front facelock was applied, but Blackman was able to work back up to his feet - catching Malenko off-guard with a dropkick and a martial arts kick! Blackman was ready to put a stop to Malenko, when Perry Saturn ran down to ringside, tripping Blackman! Distracted, Blackman found himself rolled up by Malenko with a handful of tights - giving him the victory. 2) Grandmaster Sexay def. Funaki (3:25)After their goal of capturing the WWF Tag Team Championship was achieved at No Mercy, Too Cool were living the dream. Unfortunately that title reign would be prematurely ended nine days ago on SmackDown, where T&A succeeded in winning the titles and sidelining Scotty 2 Hotty with a spinal injury in the process. Sexay was responsible for returning Lance Storm to the ring in his match against Rikishi last Thursday on SmackDown, and tonight he looked to be up for the task of competing as a singles competitor. Funaki started off on the offensive, still mad about not winning the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship last week, but Sexay was quick to take him down with a drop toe hold, a dropkick and an armdrag. The Kaientai member fought back with a hurricanrana, before drilling Sexay with punches in the corner. He looked for a tornado DDT off of the second rope, but Sexay planted him face-first and made a comeback! Sexay dropped Funaki with a DDT of his own for a near fall, when Funaki dropkicked his opponent low and looked for a cradle. Sexay reversed it into a Samoan drop, before taking to the second rope and putting his goggles on - the Hip Hop Drop connecting for the win! 3) Joe E. Legend (w/William Regal) def. Al Snow (4:26)While the two may have had their fair share of issues with the WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown and Val Venis after SmackDown last Thursday night, it appeared that William Regal had made quite the impression on the youthful Joe E. Legend. 'The Heatseeker' had been groomed by the Englishman to dress appropriately and improve his manners and personal hygiene where possible, but the same old Legend was on show against Al Snow. Al was hot coming out of the gate, not forgetting how 'the Goodwill Ambassador' showed disdain towards him for his stint as a native of Europe. Snow dropped Legend with a series of suplexes, when Regal climbed onto the apron, just for Al to drill him with a right hand. This gave Legend the opening he needed, jumping Snow from behind and putting the boots to him. Legend hit hard against the former WWF European Champion, when Al managed to catch Joe E. off the second rope with a belly-to-belly suplex! Snow hammered Joe E. with headbutts, and a death valley driver gave him a near fall. Snow had the win in sight, when William confiscated Head from Snow! Al yelled for Head's safe return, allowing Legend to swoop in with the Hospital Job for the win!
Sunday Night Heat - November 19, 2000 Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana Broadcast on Various Networks Taped on November 14, 2000 - International Exclusive The opening video package aired, taking us to Conseco Fieldhouse for Sunday Night Heat! Michael Cole and Kevin Kelly welcomed us to Heat, with the fourteenth annual Survivor Series set to go on the air later tonight! 1) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Essa Rios and Crash Holly def. Kaientai (5:15)Ten days ago on SmackDown, Essa Rios was able to successfully defend the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship against both members of Kaientai in a Triple Threat match, when after the match Taka Michinoku and Funaki made their discontent known. With a double-team ambush of 'the Daredevil', Essa would have an unexpected hand when Crash Holly came to his rescue against the Japanese contenders. Essa didn't appear to trust 'the Houdini of Hardcore' as he started out with Michinoku, able to outsmart the skilled international star with a series of armdrags and a headlock takedown. Crash was in control, when Michinoku ran him directly into the knee of Funaki against the ropes! It allowed Taka and Funaki to go to work on Holly, with an armbar applied - when Holly slipped out and looked to make a comeback with a triad of dropkicks! Holly scored with a missile dropkick to Michinoku, when Essa tagged himself in. Rios soared with the 450 splash, taking the pin directly from under Crash's nose! Crash didn't seem pleased with the luchador stealing his win, especially when it was Crash that did most of the work! 2) Steve Blackman def. Tazz (3:36)'The One Man Crime Scene's vendetta towards officials had time and time again cost him matches, particularly this past week on RAW is WAR, where Tazz's antics found himself losing out against K-Kwik. The thug hoped to put a stop to his losing ways tonight against a fellow former WWF Hardcore Champion, Steve Blackman. 'The Lethal Weapon' was able to take Tazz down early, an armbar keeping him at bay until Tazz floored him with a big haymaker. 'The Human Suplex Machine' went to work on Blackman and also went for a submission attempt - a rear naked choke keeping Blackman grounded. Blackman looked to be on the brink of passing out when he was able to roll out of it, taking Tazz down with a martial arts kick for a near fall! Blackman made a comeback with a series of crescent kicks, but Tazz stopped him dead in his tracks with a German suplex! Tazz pointed his finger at the referee, threatening him to call off the match once the Tazzmission was locked in - but Blackman dove at Tazz with the guillotine choke! Tazz was fading, and the official declared that this match was over! Tazz had once again lost the match, and Blackman had done the unthinkable by forcing Tazz to pass out! 3) D-Lo Brown (c) def. Grandmaster Sexay to retain the WWF European Championship (4:41)D-Lo Brown certainly appeared to have problems with William Regal and Joe E. Legend coming off of last Monday night on RAW is WAR, but it seemed he had a friend in Val Venis. Tonight, the WWF European Champion was up for grabs as D-Lo looked to defend the title against the former WWF Tag Team Champion, Grandmaster Sexay. Sexay was going it alone since Scotty 2 Hotty suffered a back injury that cost Too Cool the titles to T&A, and looked ready for the opportunity tonight on Heat. D-Lo and Grandmaster shook hands before the match, before the challenger caught D-Lo off-guard with a series of armdrags right out of the gate. Sexay hammered D-Lo with ten punches in the corner, and also used a hurricanrana to get a near fall on the champ. A leapfrog helped Sexay in scoring with the dropkick, again for a near fall. Sexay utilized a Mexican wave clothesline, but another hurricanrana went blocked by a powerbomb from the WWF European Champion! Brown put the boots to Sexay, when Grandmaster dropped D-Lo with a spinebuster! Sexay saw gold in his future, going to the second rope and preparing the goggles - but the Hip Hop Drop saw no water in the pool! D-Lo was on the move to the top rope, where the Lo Down scored to give Brown a successful title defense!
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Post by DTP. on Aug 23, 2020 9:25:45 GMT -5
Sunday Night Heat - November 19, 2000 Ice Palace in Tampa, Florida Live on MTV
A video package aired, preparing us for the Survivor Series coming up tonight. It was all about power, that power was on the line tonight. Black and white footage of war zones were seen, while Commissioner Mick Foley discussed the power that was on the line tonight. It had chance to change the course of the future as we know it, for the World Wrestling Federation. Up against Stephanie and Shane McMahon, he claimed that power could fall into the wrong hands, and that there would be dire casualties on the battlefield. Power could equate to greed, similar to that of WWF Champion Kurt Angle - who will have to give it his all to overcome the Rock tonight. Power could equate to that appearance of being invincible, as shown by the destructive depths in which Stone Cold Steve Austin and Kane have gone to in recent weeks. Tonight, power was on the line, but also WWF Superstars' livelihoods forever. Foley looked directly into the camera, asking us who would survive the Survivor Series?
The opening video package aired, bringing us to a live shot outside of the Ice Palace, where fans were seen lining up in anticipation for what was expected to be the most important night in World Wrestling Federation history! Michael Cole and Jonathan Coachman welcomed us to Sunday Night Heat, under one hour away from the Survivor Series, live on pay-per-view! The crowded steps behind them were rabid with fans, screaming to get on camera, while Cole and the Coach ran down the matches in which we could expect to see tonight at the Survivor Series. While Team Foley's D-Generation X against Team McMahon's Coalition would see all of the power of the company at stake; the WWF Championship would also be on the line, when Kurt Angle faces the Rock in their fourth singles encounter. They spoke of rumors circulating, that Stephanie McMahon would be focusing her attention on the elimination match, choosing not to accompany her boyfriend 'the Megastar' in this title defense! It proved interesting how Angle would fare, having to go it alone tonight!
. In the locker room area, WWF Women's Champion Ivory confronted the Right to Censor's personal ring announcer Lilian Garcia. Once again insulting Lilian on her choice of uniform attire, she blasted her for trying to get away with the top button of her blouse undone, just because this was a pay-per-view. Ivory demanded Lilian look her in the eye when talking to her, while Steven Richards entered the room to gather Bull Buchanan, Mark Henry and the Goodfather together. Steven placed his hands on the shoulders of the RTC, telling them that tonight would be an important night for them. The RTC could not afford to lose against the deranged Hardy Boyz, and the deluded animals, the APA. Everything they had worked long and hard for could be ruined, should the Hardys and APA walk out victorious! Richards listed the positives of what the RTC had to offer - the incomparable size and intimidation of 'Secret Weapon' Mark Henry; the strength and cat-like agility of Bull Buchanan; the brute force and strength of the Goodfather; and of course the brains behind the entire operation, himself! Steven wanted the group to know where they stood, because their message would be heard and listened to tonight by their opponents. Steven raised his palm high in the air, leading the group to do the same. Ivory and the boys stared at Lilian, silently ordering her to pledge her allegiance as well. The Right to Censor were ready for tonight.
. In the halls, the Big Show was seen arriving at the Ice Palace in high spirits. 'The Giant' was here to seek redemption on Chris Jericho tonight, after weeks of being insulted by Y2J's jokes. Kevin Kelly scurried to get a few words from the 500-pounder, who simply told Kevin that there was nothing Jericho could do to hurt his feelings tonight. Why? Because Chris Jericho was a rodent he could crush with his bare hands. Show told Kevin to look at him - he's seven-foot-two, 500 pounds! Y2J was a midget compared to him! Show was looking forward to breaking that loudmouth pipsqueak's jaw tonight, and that everybody in his hometown of Tampa would have to learn to respect the Big Show.
. Meanwhile, the Rock was spotted arriving at the building as well. With the WWF Championship coming up tonight against Kurt Angle, it was up to 'the Great One' to finally oust the Olympic Gold Medalist as the WWF Champion. Rock seemed highly motivated, sunglasses and all, as the number one contender opened the doors and headed towards his dressing room.
Back from the commercial break, fans were seen filing into the Ice Palace still as the Survivor Series remained with only forty minutes remaining until we went live on pay-per-view. Michael Cole and Jonathan Coachman stood in anticipation in the backstage area, discussing how the rivalry between the Coalition and D-Generation X had escalated in recent weeks. Tonight, two teams of four would meet, and by the end of the night only one team's leader would walk out with power of the World Wrestling Federation. Would it be Mick Foley, or Stephanie and Shane McMahon?
A video package aired, reviewing their rivalry that brought them here tonight. After months of decision-making had finally pushed the Coalition to the limit - after a string of injuries and talent being forced into competition - the McMahons called their CEO mother Linda McMahon. The CEO made the Survivor Series elimination match official, and Triple H even approached Mick Foley to offer DX's services to go up against whomever the Coalition had to offer. Shawn Michaels even tried to get in on the action, resulting in little in return as the WWF Board of Directors member was disqualified from even trying to make a comeback. This left the Coalition's team of Chris Benoit, Edge, Christian and Shane O'Mac himself with the numbers advantage. A string of sneak peek matches saw 'the Rabid Wolverine' and the Canadian brothers strategise to divide and conquer Team Foley, but after weeks of deliberation and refusal to act, it was X-Pac who finally came through for Triple H and the New Age Outlaws! Despite the complex history Mick Foley shared with DX, 'the Commish' was now forced to have faith in his team, because for the retired 'Hardcore Legend', it was do or die for his legacy in the World Wrestling Federation! Who would survive, and who would leave with all of the power, once Survivor Series goes off the air!
. In the locker room, Triple H was seen taping his wrists ahead of what was sure to be a big night for D-Generation X. 'The Game' looked up and chuckled, as Shawn Michaels came into the room to personally shake his best friend's hand! 'The Heartbreak Kid' roped him in for a hug, asking Hunter if he was ready for tonight. He nodded in confirmation, but Shawn wanted to ask 'the Game' if he really was ready. Tonight was bigger than even he thought, because the Survivor Series would be the night the McMahons' hopes and dreams of having authority in the World Wrestling Federation would be over. Tonight was bigger than he thought because the Coalition's strength-in-numbers strategy would fall, courtesy of the greatest faction in WWF history, DX. 'The Game' knew it all, and said X-Pac and the New Age Outlaws were more than ready for the fight of their lives tonight. But Shawn pointed the finger at Hunter and asked what about him. Tonight was his moment to avenge the loss to Kurt Angle in Hell in a Cell last month, and was his moment to spit in the faces of his former family that left him behind, Shane and Stephanie McMahon! Shawn was giving Hunter a pet talk, advising Triple H look out for himself, and unleash hell on the Coalition!
. Eddie Guerrero was in his locker room, unpacking bags ahead of the long-awaited confrontation tonight with his ex-fiancee, Chyna. 'Latino Heat' smirked as he looked up towards the door, where a discontent Kat was standing. After being talked into setting up 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' for a meeting over dinner with him, last Thursday night, Kat was repulsed by what Eddie made her do. He tried to sweet-talk Kat, liking it when "Kitty" got feisty. She raised her hand to slap Eddie when he touched her, just for Guerrero to grab her hand with force! Laughing, Guerrero cockily told Kat that Chyna couldn't beat him, because he wasn't going to allow it. He was red hot, smoking and unbeatable against 'Mamacita', and honestly? He would be glad to leave that lady in the past where she belonged! Eddie released her hand, leaving the locker room with poise for tonight.
Michael Cole and Jonathan Coachman discussed the history that Eddie Guerrero and Chyna shared, but after weeks of looking for revenge on 'Latino Heat' for not only manipulating her in their relationship, but cheating on her as well, Chyna would get her chance to fight her ex-fiance in the ring tonight!
They swung to a video package, reviewing the supposedly warm-hearted, Bonnie and Clyde-compared relationship the two had. They were inseparable, when Eddie's fame and fortunes appeared to change him. The then-WWF Intercontinental Champion also grew jealous of 'Mamacita' for starring in Playboy and becoming a popular celebrity with the fans. It drove Eddie's mood to turn, when his exploits were revealed to the entire world as video tape footage showed Guerrero cheating on Chyna with the Kat! Eddie had ran from Chyna ever since, sneakily taking her out with the loaded bouquet of roses, and even having Kat set Chyna up for a blind date with him last Thursday night on SmackDown. The marriage was off, but the fight was on for these two ex-lovers, as Chyna sticks up for herself and women everywhere, tonight!
. In the parking lot, a car rode up to the Ice Palace. Out stepped the WWF Champion and leader of the Coalition, Kurt Angle. A serious look of determination on his face, 'the Megastar' walked around the car and opened the door for none other than his girlfriend, Stephanie McMahon. She too knew how important this night was for both of them. For the Olympic Gold Medalist, he had to prove he could beat the Rock and retain the WWF Championship he cherished so much. For 'the Billion Dollar Princess', Steph's team of Coalition members had to beat Mick Foley's team of D-Generation if she wanted power of the World Wrestling Federation. They looked at each other knowingly, kissing and parting ways to embark on their separate nights ahead.
Back live on Sunday Night Heat on MTV, the arena inside of the Ice Palace was looking jammed, as Michael Cole and Jonathan Coachman came to us live from a skybox - just under half-an-hour away from the Survivor Series on pay-per-view! The two discussed the line-up we could expect tonight, before noting how grateful they were to once again be joined by Jim Ross, who was returning from what Kane did to him, ten nights after on SmackDown!
At ringside, Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler sat at the announce table, discussing how J.R. was back to full health after being the recipient of a Tombstone Piledriver by Kane ten days ago on SmackDown. 'The King' was worried he might have had to spend another night with the insufferable Michael Cole, but he was relieved to have good ol' J.R. back to call the action, ahead of the Survivor Series!
. The crowd booed loudly, as the first WWF Superstars came out to the arena. Tampa, Florida was not impressed at the arrival of William Regal and Joe E. Legend, who both were dressed for competition before the Survivor Series goes live on the air. 'The Goodwill Ambassador' stood in sheer annoyance at the greeting he was subjected to by the mostly-full arena on hand. Joe E. took to the microphone and ordered Tampa to respect the greatest gentleman the World Wrestling Federation had to offer. In fact, Tampa was lucky to be in the graces of the Englishman, because he had three things every single person in the crowd lacked! He claimed that Regal had manners, had a tremendous taste in fashion, was culturally diverse, and above all else, had some great connections with the British Monarchy!
The people booed loud, as William thanked his alleged protege for the warm introduction. William expected nothing less of the Floridian people, after all, they were bound to be in furious moods. The crime rate in Tampa was so high, he could guarantee 95% of the audience tonight were criminals at one point or another! Regal and Legend chortled at the expense of the crowd, when William promised to deliver on this very night. Tonight, when they took care of that ill-deserving WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown, and the filthy little toerag Val Venis, their actions might well rub off on the reprobates here tonight, and maybe even show some compassion for their own well-being thanks to 'the Goodwill Ambassador!' 1) William Regal and Joe E. Legend def. WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown and Val Venis (4:31) Recently, it seemed as though William Regal had found a confidante he could rely on in the form of the youngster Joe E. Legend. Since having it out with D-Lo Brown under two weeks ago on RAW is WAR, 'the Goodwill Ambassador' had really taken Joe E. Legend under his wing, to try and better the individual he was. But despite the changes in personality and personal hygiene, Regal and Legend's problems with D-Lo soon brought Val Venis to his aid last Monday night; with 'the Big Valbowski' returning the favor for Brown three nights ago on SmackDown. Regal hated seeing D-Lo represent Europe as the WWF European Champion, perhaps almost as much as being swept off his feet by the champ in the early goings of this match. Brown and Venis worked together to rock Regal with a double hip toss and a suplex, but the Englishman soon fired back with a European uppercut to 'the Valbowski'. Regal and Legend then took Val to work, as Legend dropped knees across the shoulder of Venis and applied a Fujiwara armbar. Regal followed up with the abdominal stretch, when the Tampa crowd got behind Val - flipping him away! Venis scored with a spinout powerbomb, before making the tag to D-Lo Brown! Brown came in with a flurry of offense, dropkick after dropkick for Regal before Legend came from behind. Val came to D-Lo's aid, sending Legend over the top to the floor when back inside, D-Lo's attempt at a Sky High went reversed into a low blow! The referee didn't see it, and Regal followed with the Regal Cutter to put away the WWF European Champion! William Regal had scored a pinfall victory against D-Lo Brown, back to his winning ways after it was ended by the WWF European Champion six nights prior! Val Venis entered the ring to come to D-Lo's aid, causing Regal to bail to the floor. Together, Joe E. Legend raised 'the Goodwill Ambassador's hand in victory, with a future shot at the title now in William's near future.
. In the hall, Trish Stratus was seen walking nervously down the corridor. The Diva looked behind her constantly, when the arrival of her own boys, the WWF Tag Team Champions T&A startled her. Test and Albert were confident heading into their match against the Dudley Boyz tonight, as Test coolly asked her if she felt good going into tonight. Trish didn't seem sure but wasn't able to get in a word as 'the Freight Train' Albert voiced his disdain for the Dudleys. Albert claimed that he couldn't wait to take Bubba Ray Dudley out like they did last time, when Test brought up what they did to Scotty 2 Hotty, injuring that twerp's back! T&A laughed about it, when the so-called genius behind the champs told them she had to go, walking away. Trish had the Dudleys on her mind, and had every right to after SmackDown last Thursday, where Bubba Ray put Terri through a table!
. In the parking lot, the Undertaker was seen pulling up on his motorcycle. 'The American Badass' had returned six nights ago on RAW is WAR, coming back from a near-month long absence which Raven was responsible for. 'The Deadman' stepped off, looking around in case Raven tried vandalizing his bike again, when Kevin Kelly approached Undertaker to mention that Raven had challenged him to not just a normal match tonight, but a match held under "Raven's Rules". The confident 'Phenom' smirked, telling Kevin that he didn't care what match it would be. After the Survivor Series is all said and done with, Raven won't be playing head games with him because he was going to stomp him out like the baby flame that little punk really is!
. In the halls of the Ice Palace, a determined Commissioner Mick Foley was spotted walking past various members of backstage personnel. Unlike last week, 'the Commish' was not in a Fonz-like mood, knowing full well that this could well be his final night as the Commissioner. Foley looked to be heading to the ring ahead of the Survivor Series elimination match tonight between Foley's D-Generation X and Team McMahon's Coalition - and we would hear from 'the Hardcore Legend' next!
Back live on Sunday Night Heat, Michael Cole and Jonathan Coachman sent us to the heart of Times Square, where at WWF New York tonight's guest was none other than Scotty 2 Hotty! The fans in New York City were as ecstatic as the fans in Tampa tonight, chanting his name. Cole and the Coach talked about Scotty's injury, showing a replay of a big bump Scotty took ten days ago against T&A - responsible for losing them the WWF Tag Team Championships after a three-week reign. They asked about his injury, and Scotty talked about how heartbroken he was to have lost what he and Grandmaster Sexay worked so hard for because of him. Scotty revealed the extent of his back injury, which meant there would be no Worm for quite some time. But he was on the mend, and when this was all over and could return to the ring, Too Cool would be coming back for those titles, and there would be a dance celebration that the world would want to see! They thanked Scotty as he timidly moonwalked around the stage, wishing him the best in recovery.
. Shifting gears, Michael Cole and Jonathan Coachman were still housed in the skybox, with under twenty minutes remaining until they went live on pay-per-view for the fourteenth annual Survivor Series! The two noted how the Survivor Series had always been a controversial event, the home of the Screwjob in 1997, and - something that could haunt Kurt Angle - the site of the WWF Championship changing hands every year for the past six editions! The two turned their attention to the intense rivalry between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Kane, which had brought them here tonight to duel it out in a Last Man Standing match. Only one man could leave on their feet, the other could very well never stand again once it's all said and done!
A video package aired, forcing us to relive the near-dire casualty of 'the Texas Rattlesnake' one month ago. Incensed by 'the Big Red Machine's new attitude, Austin called Kane out for a match that ended in controversy. After driving him through the announce table with a Chokeslam, Kane dared to try and Tombstone Austin on his surgically repaired neck, on bare concrete! Things heated up as the weeks went by, with both men brawling all around arenas and in the crowd, and Kane even sending Austin through a glass window! The seven-foot monster was demented enough to Tombstone Austin's longtime friend Jim Ross, which meant that Austin was gunning for revenge six nights ago on RAW is WAR. Austin bashed Kane's skull in with a steel chair, sending him crashing off of the stage - but the monster would sit up and shake it off! There would most definitely be blood, there would be violence, and for both of these men it would take their life to keep them down for the count of 10! Could this be Stone Cold's last stand, or would he be the Last Man Standing?
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Back live inside of the Ice Palace, the familiar car screeches were heard, as for what could be one of his final entrances as WWF Commissioner, Mick Foley made his way out to a big ovation from the Tampa, Florida crowd. The fans in attendance chanted 'the Commish's name, as he explained how normally he would be jolly to be in such a fine city, but tonight was an important exception. Make no mistake, tonight could be the night his life is changed forever. For the past four years, 'the Hardcore Legend' had excited fans with his daredevilish, stuntman-like acts of punishment fulfilled and sustained. He had shocked them as the masked psychopath Mankind, he had flirted with them as the super hippy studmuffin Dude Love, and he had thrilled them as the sickest outlaw the World Wrestling Federation had ever seen, Cactus Jack! Mick reminded us of last February, where fans expected to see the last after a sadistic Hell in a Cell encounter with Triple H. He thought it was over...when he was brought back by Linda McMahon! Mick then said that fans expected to see the last of him at WrestleMania - where he finally got to headline the Grandaddy of Them All - when once again, Linda McMahon brought him back to be WWF Commissioner! In four years, he shocked, he terrified, and he enthralled each and every fan in any building, on any given night. His career grew and ended in the World Wrestling Federation.
He won the WWF Championship on two occasions, something he never thought that he of all people would ever get a chance to accomplish! Which is why tonight, should it be his last, or whether it's the beginning of a new beginning in the Foley Era - he was blessed to have done it right here, in Tampa, Florida! The fans erupted, as Mick told the people that whether it's his last or not, he couldn't wait to see D-Generation X give the Coalition the merciless beating of a lifetime in the Survivor Series elimination match! Suddenly, Shane McMahon interrupted 'the Commish'. Rival team captains tonight, Shane O'Mac was dressed in a jersey and trackpants - a participant on his own Team McMahon tonight. He walked to the ring with a blank facial expression, knowing full well that this could be his start or end as leader of a new era in the WWF. Mick told Shane that he knew full well to see him out here, asking if his attempt to ruin his livelihood wasn't enough. Shane however appeared humble, as he took to the microphone to explain that he was expecting a hell of a match tonight and didn't have much to say. What he came out here to do was wish Mick's team luck, because they were going to need it after tonight! McMahon left once more to boos, leaving Mick Foley alone in the ring. Foley and McMahon both knew what tonight meant, and it was going to be one hell of a battle where only one would have all of the power. . We returned to the skybox, where Michael Cole and Jonathan Coachman reiterated the ramifications that the Survivor Series elimination match would have tonight, be it Mick Foley that walked out still the Commissioner, or if Shane and Stephanie McMahon claimed power over the World Wrestling Federation. Michael and the Coach moved on to discuss the matches we would see tonight, before landing on the main event. For the third time on pay-per-view this year, the Rock would go toe-to-toe with the WWF Champion - Kurt Angle. With Stephanie McMahon focusing her energy on the elimination match between D-Generation X and the Coalition, how would 'the Megastar' fare against the man he'd beaten twice in WWF Championship matches? It was the Rock's fifth year in the WWF, and Kurt Angle's second - who would come full circle and leave with the gold?
A video package aired, taking us through the highly competitive history in which 'the Megastar' and 'the People's Champ' had shared with one another. At Fully Loaded in July - a mere nine months into his World Wrestling Federation career - Kurt Angle shocked sports entertainment when he became WWF Champion by defeating the Rock. Twenty-four hours later, his dreams vanished when Rock regained the title. At SummerSlam, Kurt Angle became a two-time champ - once again beating the Rock in their last outing: until tonight. Only three months had passed, but the landscape had changed between these two men. Having overcome Triple H inside Hell in a Cell, the Olympic Gold Medalist had the support of a loyal group of men in the Coalition; a loving girlfriend in the boss's daughter, Stephanie McMahon; and all of the confidence in the world. As for the Rock, he had gone to hell and back to once again become number one contender, having earned the respect of the Undertaker in the process. Both men had trained hard for tonight, but there could be only one WWF Champion. Tonight, in their fourth meeting with the richest prize in the business at stake - who would survive, and leave Survivor Series as the WWF Champion?
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Survivor Series 2000 - November 19, 2000 Ice Palace in Tampa, Florida Live on Pay-Per-View
The opening video package aired, taking us to the sight of Mick Foley. Sitting in the middle of a ring in an empty building, 'the Commish' spoke about the idea of power manifesting itself, and becoming different things. Whether it's greed - like the villainous Shane and Stephanie McMahon have demonstrated; for honor - like Triple H and D-Generation X; for that invincible feeling - much like Kane; or to appear superior, knowing they are the absolute best - like the Rock and Kurt Angle. Everybody wanted to have power. Looking directly at the camera, Mick Foley claimed that tonight it was all on the line. For supremacy over who is the toughest man, Stone Cold Steve Austin will face his biggest challenge in the form of a seven-foot psychopath, Kane in a Last Man Standing match. For the richest prize in this business, 'the Megastar' must prove himself by defending the WWF Championship against the Rock. For a decade of destruction in the making, the Undertaker must fend off a righteous newcomer in Raven. And for the future of the World Wrestling Federation, Mick must pend on longtime rivals turned associates, D-Generation X. It was all for survival tonight, as Foley - on what may be his final night with the company - asked us: "Will we survive?"
The opening graphic appeared, taking us to the live, sellout crowd in the Ice Palace in Tampa, Florida! Pyrotechnics exploded across the stage to unveil a camoflage-clad stage, with over eighteen-thousand fans screaming on their feet. It was time for the fourteenth-annual Survivor Series, live on pay-per-view! Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler proudly welcomed us to what was an important night in the World Wrestling Federation's history, as tonight we could see the beginning of a new era unfold before our very eyes! J.R. and 'the King' discussed what was ahead, with two championships on the line; two elimination matches taking place; and potentially jobs and careers at stake, tonight!
. Tampa's ovation was quickly dampened, as the sirens began to squeal throughout the sold-out Ice Palace. The Right to Censor were gracing us with their presence to kick off the first of eight matches we could expect to see tonight, and our first of two elimination matches. Steven Richards led the group of Mark Henry, Bull Buchanan and the Goodfather, while WWF Women's Champion Ivory soon followed, barking orders at the RTC's newly appointed ring announcer Lilian Garcia. United, a replay aired of last Monday on RAW is WAR where, after their office had been destroyed by the group, it was the APA who made the save for Team Xtreme - challenging the RTC to a showdown tonight. In the ring, Steven demanded Lilian do the honors of introducing them. She did so regretfully, under the intense supervision of the menacing Buchanan and Goodfather's eyes. Steven addressed the people of Tampa, Florida, noting how this was a city that he felt saddened by. For so long, this place had not been known for its geographical beauty, but instead had been remembered for its seedy nightclubs and stripjoints; for its rabid major crimes and death rates; and above all else, for the perverse and sick-minded people that come here to stare at bikini-clad women walking on beaches while they down a beer and take some drugs to go down with it! Richards claimed that they were the problem, that they were the people that thrived to see blood, guts and weapons used on their television screens.
Steven then told the booing people to have no fear - the RTC believed they could save them from themselves! Steven tried to sell the people on the virtues of following the RTC's program, raising a brochure high into the air. But before he could read it out, the Hardy Boyz and Lita made their way out to the stage to a big response! Team Xtreme sought for revenge after Mark Henry had hurt Jeff and Lita in recent weeks, when the trio were joined by their tag team partners - the APA, immediately storming to the ring for battle!
1) Four-on-Four Survivor Series Elimination Match The Right to Censor (w/WWF Women's Champion Ivory) Steven Richards, Mark Henry, the Goodfather and Bull Buchanan vs The Hardy Boyz and The APA (w/Lita) Jeff Hardy, Bradshaw, Faarooq and Matt Hardy In the year 2000, the Hardy Boyz and Lita had rapidly become overly popular with World Wrestling Federation fans. Known for their high-risk, daredevil stunts - as shown in spectacles such as the Ladder match with Edge and Christian at No Mercy 1999 and the Triangle Ladder match at WrestleMania - the Hardy Boyz finally reached the pinnacle of the tag team division when they became WWF Tag Team Champions in Tables, Ladders and Chairs back at SummerSlam. They were fighting champions, and Lita was additionally the WWF Women's Champion. That's when No Mercy took place one month ago, and all three of them lost their gold. In that time, a powerful new force known as the Right to Censor had emerged on the scene, taking opposition to the "live for the moment" motive that Team Xtreme lived by. The addition of 'Secret Weapon' Mark Henry to the RTC several weeks ago proved to be a turning point for the group, who has since ran through Jeff Hardy and injured his spine, and similarly powerbombed Lita last Monday on RAW is WAR. But their issues with the heavy-drinking, gambling ways of the APA also drew their ire as well, and after vandalizing the APA's office, Bradshaw and Faarooq stood up for the Hardys - challenging the RTC to a showdown here tonight.
Much like any match featuring the APA, this one was anarchy from the getgo. Bradshaw, Faarooq, Jeff and Matt Hardy hit the ring to duke it out with the Right to Censor, with the match quickly filtering down to the Hardy Boyz and Mark Henry. Jeff's spine problems were in the back of his mind as the Hardys looked to knock 'the Secret Weapon' down with a double dropkick. Henry swatted at them like flies, until a double clothesline sent the 400-pounder wobbling into the corner for Poetry in Motion to take place! Jeff was feeling brave, looking for it again just for 'the World's Strongest Man' this time to catch him - launching him over the top rope onto both members of the APA! Matt tried to fight off Mark inside, just to be broken down with a big backbreaker! He punished him over his knee with a torture rack variation, before tagging in the Goodfather to ground the older Hardy brother. Goodfather scored with a sidewalk slam for a near fall, when Faarooq made the save. In came Mark Henry, slamming Matt and looking for a legdrop off the ropes - but Matt was able to dodge it, and the tag was made to Faarooq! Faarooq came in and looked to chop Mark down to size with several shoulder blocks! Faarooq struck with haymakers until a double big boot assist from Bradshaw knocked him down for two! Bull Buchanan then silently got a blind tag, coming in off the top rope with a springboard clothesline to Faarooq, Bull Buchanan eliminating Faarooq! (3:45).
A member down, Bradshaw came in and went at it with Bull when the Hardys also hit the ring - fighting off Mark Henry and the Goodfather! The action spilled out to the floor, where Jeff climbed up to the top rope - soaring off with a huge Whisper in the Wind on the other six men! Steven Richards remained on the apron, and upon re-entry he struck Jeff from behind! Richards screamed at the rainbow-haired Hardy, when Jeff fired back with an enzuigiri, before hitting the ropes just to be caught by Buchanan - a sidewalk slam connecting! Matt Hardy took the tag and came off the top with a missile dropkick to the newly legal 'Secret Weapon', who was left stunned on his feet. Matt tried again, this time caught by Mark Henry with a falling powerbomb! Henry hit the ropes and got the Big Splash, Mark Henry eliminating Matt Hardy! (6:00). Things were not looking good for the Hardy Boyz and the APA, as Bradshaw hit the ring to immediately battle it out with the 400-pounder! The Texan tried to body slam Mark but he was too heavy, when Henry tagged in the Goodfather. A sidewalk slam connected for a near fall, when an elbow drop scored a similar fate. A headlock was locked in, but Tampa got behind Bradshaw as he axe handled his way out. Goodfather took off for the ropes just to be caught in the fallaway slam! Bradshaw was distracted by Steven, when Goodfather struck. He hit the ropes, just to walk into the Clothesline From Hell, Bradshaw eliminating the Goodfather! (8:06).
Steven urged Bull Buchanan to run in, attacking Bradshaw as he returned to his feet. Bull sent Bradshaw into the buckle and sidestepped another Clothesline, when Bull nipped to the top rope and flew with an agile flying back elbow! Buchanan had Mark Henry hold the Texan for a series of hard right hands, when a bicycle kick only got a near fall on Bradshaw. Bradshaw was being weakened, but an abdominal stretch would go broken - a double clothesline taking both men down. Jeff Hardy got the tag, and Buchanan swung for a clothesline just for Jeff to fight back with another enzuigiri; and a legdrop to the groin connected! Steven looked to distract Jeff, when Bradshaw snuck back in and dropped Bull with a powerbomb. Hardy capitalized with the Swanton Bomb, Jeff Hardy eliminating Bull Buchanan! (10:22). We were tied at two members remaining on either team, and Jeff was quick in dropkicking Mark Henry from the apron! Steven was left frantically on the apron, but braved up to fight against the legal Bradshaw! Thankfully, a distraction from WWF Women's Champion enabled Steven find an opening, when Bradshaw nailed him with a shoulder block! Richards frantically tagged in Mark Henry, but Bradshaw alone could not get the big man off his feet! Bradshaw and Jeff Hardy teamed up to take down 'the Secret Weapon', with Mark fighting both off initially. After hammering on Jeff, Bradshaw struck with the Clothesline From Hell - Jeff from behind knocking the big man down! Jeff climbed up top, and soared with the Swanton Bomb; Jeff Hardy eliminating Mark Henry! (12:09).
Just like that, we were down to two-on-one! Bradshaw and Jeff Hardy smiled knowingly, whilst a lonely Steven Richards screamed for Mark Henry to help him! The Hardy Boy and APA member drew closer, when Steven decided the best course of action would be to run away - making it as far as the aisleway when Matt Hardy and Faarooq returned! Steven had nowhere to run, and Lita came up from behind: grabbing Steven by his tie and tossing him back into the ring! WWF Women's Champion Ivory tried fighting with Lita on the floor just to be tackled herself - a catfight at ringside! Inside, Steven begged and prayed for mercy, to which Bradshaw and Jeff looked at one another to contemplate what came next. The two thought it through then shrugged, as Bradshaw powered Steven up and effortlessly dropped him with a powerbomb, Bradshaw eliminating Steven Richards! (14:20).Winners, and Sole Survivors: Bradshaw and Jeff Hardy (14:20) Having dispensed of the Right to Censor despite all antics, the Hardy Boyz and the APA had come out on top in the first of two Survivor Series elimination matches here tonight! Bradshaw and Jeff Hardy's hands were raised in victory, when the Texan shared some words with the younger daredevil. Lita joined the two in the ring, as did Matt Hardy and Faarooq - this night going down in the record books as a night where the RTC failed in their mission! Mark Henry and a roughhoused WWF Women's Champion Ivory helped their beaten leader Steven Richards out of the ring, with Steven being hoisted up over the shoulder of a disappointed 'Secret Weapon'. What a way to kick off the Survivor Series!
We went outdoors to catch a glimpse of the Ice Palace, on a rainy night in Tampa, Florida. While it was wet outside, it was hotter than ever inside, as the fourteenth-annual Survivor Series was well underway, on what was sure to be a huge night for the World Wrestling Federation as we knew it.
. In the locker room, Triple H was mentally focused ahead of the Survivor Series elimination match still to come, that was all on D-Generation X for keeping the power of the World Wrestling Federation in the right hands. In walked Commissioner Mick Foley, who had a look of importance on his face. The two career rivals looked each other in the eye, as 'the Commish' wanted to know where Triple H's head was at before DX do battle with the Coalition. Coolly, 'the Game' nodded and told him he was prepared. Mick didn't think he was, asking him if he knew what tonight could mean. It meant that if DX failed, it would be a disaster. His ex-wife Stephanie and doofus brother-in-law Shane McMahon would have the power, and Mick Foley's position as Commissioner would be no more. Mick gave 'the Game' a passionate speech, telling him that as buddy-buddy as two men that put each other through Hell in a Cell could get, he wanted him to forget about their friendship tonight. He didn't want the fun, rebel leader that made fun of his foes and loved his friends; he wanted the killer, rebel leader - the same Triple H that ended his in-ring career and forced him to retire! Mick wanted Triple H to look at him when he told him, and to repeat the answer. 'The Game' growled back, telling Mick he could bet his ass he was ready! For weeks he'd suffered beatings, orchestrated setups and gotten his ass kicked. But tonight was his time to bite back, and as far as Shane, Edge, Christian and most of all Chris Benoit were concerned: tonight would be a night they would never, ever forget because he was 'the Game', and they were about to find out exactly what made him that damn good!
. Backstage, Chyna was seen warming up for her match against ex-fiance Eddie Guerrero. 'The Ninth Wonder of the World' stretched, when Michael Cole approached her looking to find out what was going through her mind, after being pushed into going on a blind date with the very man that had put her through months of manipulation, and had a scandalous affair. Chyna smiled as she told Michael that there wasn't much going through her mind. What was going through her mind was the fact that tonight, 'Latino Heat' wouldn't have to worry about his oozing machismo anymore. The Playboy covergirl was confident, telling Michael of how she didn't know what she would do out there tonight, but she had a good idea of how she might humiliate him when she grabs her ex-lover by the balls!
Inside the arena, the Big Show received a not so polite response from his supposed hometown crowd. As the 500-pounder stomped down the aisleway, it was clear that 'the Giant' was focused on just one thing here tonight, and that was to shut the mouth of the loudmouth Canadian that had ridiculed him for weeks on end. 'The Giant' raised his mighty-sized palm to the people, when he was interrupted by the lights going out. The countdown began on the TitanTrons, followed by a blast of pyrotechnics! The fans came out of their seats as Chris Jericho emerged in his saviour's pose. Y2J had the people of Tampa on his side, as he bellowed into a microphone that Survivor Series was Jericho! Y2J addressed his opponent tonight, being able to tell that Big Show had been waiting for this night. In fact, he'd been chomping at the bit, and chomping at the burgers - and the fries, and the Big Macs, and the Kentucky Fried Chicken. You know it, Big Show was consumed with a combination of not just rage, but a hearty, huge appetite! Y2J had his name chanted, as he strutted down the aisleway telling Show that he wanted him to remember that he was a human too - which meant that he couldn't just take a bite out of him when they locked up. He knew he was a 'Sexy Beast', but he wasn't edible, not even for a 500-pound hungry fatass like him! Show shouted for Jericho to get in the ring and fight, when he told Big Show that after he's finished humiliating yet again tonight, he may as well go on a diet - because he would never, ever be the same, again!2) Big Show vs Chris Jericho As the Coalition prepare to go to war with D-Generation X, in the biggest fight for supremacy in World Wrestling Federation history, 'the Giant' had his own qualms with a cocky youngster from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in the charismatic loudmouth, Chris Jericho. After joking about the ways in which the former WWF Champion revolves his life around 'the Megastar' Kurt Angle, Jericho would soon become a target in the eyes of the 500-pounder. He had had his weight insulted countless times, his questionable loyalty for the WWF Champion mocked, and his face degraded in a series of heavily edited photos courtesy of Y2J. Show did have the size advantage, and as demonstrated by what he did to Jericho two weeks ago on RAW is WAR, leaving him laying in the ring with a helping hand from Chris Benoit. But much like the Road Runner cartoons, Y2J was not about to stop by any means, going as far as to interfere in the Coalition's dealings as they hoped to take the Rock out of the Survivor Series picture six nights ago on RAW is WAR. And then, in the ultimate slap in the face to the seven-foot 'Giant', Y2J would manage to dropkick Show off of the ring apron, with the big man taking a huge tumble on his ass, on the ringside floor three nights ago on SmackDown! Big Show was a monster possessed, and looked to remind everybody of just how dangerous he could be, here tonight.
Chris Jericho's pre-match ritual of further rubbing salt into the wounds of the Big Show had done little to improve his opponent's mood. Y2J immediately raced into the ring and looked to smother 'the Giant' with rights and lefts, just for Show to toss him back down. Jericho got right back up and returned to hammering on the Big Show in the corner. Jericho was relentless and full of life, when Show tossed him into the buckle. He looked to deliver a mammoth-sized chop into the chest of his foe, when Jericho ducked out of the corner. He tried chopping him down with kicks to the legs, even chopping 'the Giant' harshly. Show responded with a big headbutt that rocked Jericho, when he hit the ropes and was caught in the mighty arms of the 500-pounder - a sidewalk slam taking the Canadian down hard! The people in Tampa did not think much to the one-time WWF Champion as he raised his fists to the crowd. It was now time for payback as far as Y2J was concerned, with Show choking him in the corner and delivering not one, but two huge open-handed chops to the chest! Y2J again tried to get back into the match with a dropkick, when Y2J hit the ropes again just to walk right into the size twenty-plus boot of the Coalition member! Show laughed as he headbutted Jericho again, before using the ropes as a leverage post to lean on - standing on the much smaller spine of Jericho! The Big Show had been waiting to deliver this kind of beating on Chris Jericho for weeks, and he enjoyed every moment of it. A sidewalk slam led to a near fall, before 'the Giant' locked in a big cobra clutch on 'the Sexy Beast' of Winnipeg. Show applied a tight grip on Y2J, as Tampa tried to rally behind the David against Goliath. Jericho pushed his way back to his feet, hammering the abdomen of Show. Y2J again looked to race off, when Show dragged back down hard by the hair!
Show weighed his 500-pound frame over the chest of Jericho, but in a cover attempt he kicked out at one. Show soon held Y2J up by the jaw, trash talking his defenceless victim - until Jericho dropkicked him in the knee! Y2J followed with a reverse Russian legsweep, planting Show on his front! Jericho hooked the legs and hoped for the Walls of Jericho - Show powering him off with ease! It looked impossible for Y2J to even try the hold, but he had a back-up plan in mind. A missile dropkick rocked the Big Show to one knee, with an enzuigiri following! Y2J then climbed to the top and came off with a moonsault, just to be caught by the Big Show with a thunderous powerslam! Finally Show motioned for the definitive Chokeslam, but in grabbing the Canadian, Jericho responded with another dropkick to the knee! Show went down on all fours, when Y2J followed with a bulldog! Y2J scored with the Lionsault, and covered 'the Giant' - only for Show to gorilla press him off, landing on top of the referee! Show slid out and seized the opportunity by uncasing the steel steps. 'The Giant' had cruel intentions for Jericho as he lobbed them over the top rope into the ring. Show returned to receive a springboard dropkick that stunned him - but Show remained on the apron! Show tossed Jericho away by the throat allowing for re-entry, when he again grabbed Jericho by the throat! Show had the Chokeslam on the steel steps in store, but Y2J escaped and hit the ropes - a bulldog connecting, sending Show face-first into the steps! Jericho followed with a second Lionsault: grasping the bottom ropes for leverage with his feet! Show tried to kick out, but the dazed official counted the three!Winner: Chris Jericho (8:46) It took him many shortcuts, but in the end, Chris Jericho had managed to overcome the 500-pound 'Giant' in this battle of David and Goliath! Y2J had his hand raised, clutching his throat in pain after the amount of punishment he'd endured from the Big Show. 'The Giant' had waited badly to put the hurting on the Canadian loudmouth, but ultimately failed following the introduction of the steel steps! Y2J left the ring in a hurry as Big Show returned to his feet. He did not seem pleased to find out he lost, barking orders at the referee to reverse the decision. As Jericho gloated the win in the 500-pounder's face, Y2J celebrated on the aisle. The Coalition were 0-1 to kick off the night!
Backstage, Bubba Ray Dudley was spotted looking at his reflection in the mirror, when D-Von Dudley entered the room behind him. Bubba's eyes were wide open, as D-Von wished to speak with his older half-brother before their shot at the WWF Tag Team Championship tonight. D-Von hoped that Bubba got everything he needed out of his system on Thursday night, when they put Terri through a table. He knew what Bubba thought about Trish Stratus, it was evident when they lost to Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko on SmackDown. D-Von iterated that they could not afford a loss tonight, they could not lose to T&A again. Most importantly, it was time for them to get back on the saddle, and become two-time champions. Bubba assured D-Von, hooking his head in a brotherly embrace: they would be leaving with their hands raised, and Trish Stratus as hot as she can be, would not be a problem.
. Shawn Michaels was seen walking the halls of the Ice Palace, 'the Heartbreak Kid' knowing full well what impact tonight's elimination match could have on the future of the World Wrestling Federation. HBK continued to walk, when Stone Cold Steve Austin was seen leaving his dressing room. Much like six nights ago on RAW is WAR, the two men that headlined WrestleMania XIV came face to face, as Shawn appeared surprised to see him. Shawn wanted to wish Austin luck, telling him he knew what kind of animal Kane was, but he also knew what kind of tough son of a b*tch Stone Cold was too. 'The Texas Rattlesnake' was not receptive, telling Shawn that he appreciated it, a cold glare on his face. The two locked eyes for moments after, before Austin walked away. Stone Cold was in the zone ahead of Last Man Standing.
3) WWF Tag Team Championship T&A (w/Trish Stratus) vs The Dudley Boyz These two tag teams had been adversaries for quite some time now, but in an unexpected twist did these two pairs of men come to meet tonight, with the WWF Tag Team Championship on the line. The Dudley Boyz faced their issues with T&A when Trish Stratus met eyes with Bubba Ray Dudley. In the eyes of Trish, she saw what fun could come from it, while for Bubba and his track record of putting women through tables, he saw a new obsession. The Dudley Boyz met T&A and Trish Stratus in a handicap match last month at No Mercy, where Test and Albert got away with the victory after concussing Bubba Ray, and for added effect, it was Trish Stratus who covered him for the win. With the Dudley Boyz eliminated from the picture, T&A focused their sights on Too Cool, ending their short-lived reign to become WWF Tag Team Champions just ten nights ago on SmackDown! In the process they injured Scotty 2 Hotty with a debilitating spinal injury, making an impression that Test and Albert were two dangerous men. The Dudleys also were, as they made their return after match and immediately set their sights on the brains behind the operation Trish Stratus. Last Thursday on SmackDown, Trish even cost the Dudleys their match with Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko - seducing Bubba by appearing nude, covered by the gold they desired! The Dudleys could not afford another loss tonight, while T&A were out to prove their title win was not a fluke.
Trish Stratus grinned upon spying Bubba Ray Dudley eyeing her up from the ring, whilst Test and Albert walked down the aisle to engage in battle. The WWF Tag Team Champions entered to a back-and-forth brawl with the challengers. The Dudleys managed to overcome the two heavyweights with a double clothesline sending Test out to the floor, and followed with a double flapjack for Albert! T&A evacuated the ring for the floor, where D-Von and Bubba followed and continued the fight against the barricades! On one side of the ring, D-Von sent Test face-first into the barricade, while on the other Bubba hoped for a suplex on Albert - just for the 350-pounder to reverse with a suplex of his own on the floor! D-Von sent Test back in and continued his attack, a back elbow to the Canadian knocking him down for a near fall. D-Von now hoped to separate the champs, maintaining a headlock on him. That's when Test sent D-Von into the ropes, with Albert grabbing him from behind. Test charged with a clothesline, but D-Von side-stepped it and Albert got knocked down! D-Von scored a back suplex for a two-count, before tagging in Bubba Ray. The heavier half-brother hammered more on Test, body slamming him before climbing to the second rope and coming off with a diving senton! Test would not stay down, when Bubba found himself in a chokehold from Albert on the apron. This time T&A's antics worked, when Test clobbered Dudley with a huge clothesline! T&A had Bubba Ray right where they wanted him, as 'the Freight Train' Albert claimed the tag. Soaring with a big splash for a near fall, he continued to put a beating on Bubba with the heat now on him to make a tag. Test and Albert traded frequent tags, a double suplex scoring a near fall. Test sent Bubba into the corner for a big running splash by Albert, making way for Test's pumphandle slam! He covered, but Bubba refused to give them the win!
T&A conferred with the referee, allowing Trish to go over to the man that was obsessed with her - choking Bubba Ray over the bottom rope! The seductress of Bubba's eye was getting involved where she could, as Test scored with a legdrop for another near fall. The champs hoped to put Bubba down with a double clothesline, just to get one in return! Bubba had chance to crawl over and make the tag to D-Von - but as it happened the referee was distracted by Trish on the apron! D-Von's tag had not gone seen, and T&A villainously dragged Bubba to their corner for a beating in their corner. Test full Nelson slammed Bubba and headed to the top rope, where a diving elbow drop went undetected! Bubba finally got the tag to D-Von, who raced in with right hands for both studs! A diving clothesline off the second knocked Albert down, before catching Test with a DDT. D-Von was on a roll, when Trish got on the apron again, allowing T&A to hammer him from behind! Bubba made the save, the match breaking down with the Wazzup delivered to Albert! Bubba was feeling it, as he ordered D-Von to get the tables! D-Von complied, walking right into the big boot from Test on the floor! Bubba hammered on Albert further, when Trish entered the ring! Trish disrobed of her jacket, with Bubba making eyes at the woman of his desires! Trish was ready to fight, but Bubba grabbed her by the hair! Trish struggled, finally giving in and kissing him to free herself! Bubba was left gawping, when Test struck with a big boot for Bubba Ray! D-Von came to his aid, when Albert planted him with the Baldo Bomb - T&A retaining the titles!Winners, and still WWF Tag Team Champions: T&A (12:18) In the first of two championship defences we could expect tonight, T&A had managed to steal another victory against the Dudley Boyz! Test and Albert were helped to their feet by an elated Trish Stratus, who was relieved Bubba Ray hadn't gotten his hands on her too dangerously. She raised the WWF Tag Team Champions' hands in victory, but D-Von and Bubba Ray would recover - attacking them from behind! The Dudley Boyz knew what was up, and did not appreciate being cheated against T&A for a second pay-per-view in a row. The Dudleys got rid of Test before sidestepping a rushing Albert: delivering the 3D to 'the Freight Train!'
Bubba again ordered D-Von get the table, when Trish tried low blowing him from behind! Bubba caught her hand and grabbed her by the hair again - that faraway look on the face of the smitten Bubba. D-Von prepared the wood, and now there was no T&A to intercept the inevitable! Trish tried everything she could, but Bubba sent her into D-Von. Tampa roared as Bubba sat on the top rope, being handed a frightened Stratus...and he finally drove the object of his desire through the wood with a mighty powerbomb! Bubba sat with a gaze of astonishment on his face, knowing that he had finally given Trish the wood! Despite the loss, the Dudley Boyz left to a big ovation as they left. They didn't win the gold, but they got what they came for in Trish Stratus! Test and Albert were left to attend to a paralytic Stratus, who shed tears while laying in a prone position on the canvas. Tampa believed it couldn't have happened to a nicer person, as T&A watched medics strap her to a gurney. There would be no celebrations tonight, as Trish was stretchered away from the ringside area.
In the locker room of the Coalition, the WWF Champion Kurt Angle sat alone. In anticipation for the main event against the Rock, 'the Megastar' glanced at the WWF Championship in his hands when there was a knock at the door. It was Chris Benoit, who wore a cold expression on his face. Kurt was surprised to see 'the Rabid Wolverine', who stone-faced and all came to wish the Olympic Gold Medalist luck tonight. Angle didn't quite know what to make of it but accepted, when Benoit detailed how he knew they were a part of the same group. They were the Coalition, and tonight was Shane and Stephanie McMahon's shot at reigning over the World Wrestling Federation for their own future. But when that happened, and Team McMahon conquered Team Foley? Benoit wanted Kurt to know that he had something he wanted - the WWF Championship. Angle was left on his own, shocked.
A video package aired, centred around what had brought two men here. For the Undertaker, it was about coming to the Survivor Series to celebrate a decade of destruction, while for Raven, it was about proving a point, that 'the Deadman' couldn't hang with the new kid on the block. After a heinous and shocking ambush with a crowbar one month ago, Raven made his World Wrestling Federation with not an impact, but a warning. For weeks he insulted 'the American Badass's legacy, and shared his warped views of society with the people. But now, the Undertaker was back, and there was nothing he wanted more than to put a stop to the mysterious, cynical newcomer.
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We returned to the Ice Palace in Tampa, where Raven made his way out to the ring to loud boos. With new theme music, after weeks of lurking to the ring to the people's disdain alone, it appeared that the new WWF Superstar had a deathwish, after challenging the Undertaker to no typical match tonight - but a match contested under "Raven's Rules". Jean shorts-adorned, flannel shirt-beled, leather jacket-draped, the enigmatic wandered to the ring to address 'the American Badass' ahead of his arrival. Perplexed, he asked whether this was the site where the Undertaker's decade of destruction would be held. He asked again if this would be the place where 'the Deadman' would make him famous. A casualty of Deadman Inc? Raven dismissed the veteran's threats, reminding the people of what he'd done to the Undertaker last Thursday on SmackDown. He was toying with 'the Deadman's mind the exact same way he did to so many Superstar hopefuls over the years! It was karma in its purest form, and the worst part of all of it was that 'the Deadman' fell for his own old trick! Raven told the people to admit, the Undertaker had lost a step. As far as their little dispute went, he looked forward to once again making sure 'the Deadman' himself knew that tonight would be the start of his downward spiral! This was not a celebration, this was a mutilation! In Raven's Rules, anything was possible, you could do whatever your depraved mind wanted to. He told the people to make no mistake, he had a lot in store for 'the Phenom' tonight! Quoth the Raven, nevermore!
4) Raven's Rules The Undertaker vs Raven Following a crushing defeat at the hands of the Rock in a hard-fought battle of respect at No Mercy, the Undertaker swallowed his pride one month ago on SmackDown, extending his gratitude towards 'the People's Champ' and admitting the respect he had earned for Rock the night they fought. Shockingly, Raven was the man to jump the Undertaker from behind, and in his World Wrestling Federation debut left 'the Deadman' laying with the use of a crowbar, used to shed the blood of the veteran! For weeks the Undertaker was nowhere to be seen, with Raven's words echoing that this decade of destruction was for not, and that Undertaker was a cowardly fraud. Finally, 'the Deadman' answered his calls six nights ago on RAW is WAR, and subsequently brought the fight to Raven until he was able to get away. The enigmatic Raven was out to prove a point rather than make an impact, speaking at great lengths about how he'd failed to become a WWF Superstar, and his beliefs and world views shared with the disapproving masses. But then, to drive the wedge further, Raven even had Undertaker believe he wrecked his motorcycle three nights ago on SmackDown, only for it to be revealed to be mind games played by the mysterious newcomer. Tonight, Undertaker was out to make Raven the first causalty of Deadman Inc, and he had made it known that he did not want Raven trespassing in his yard any longer!
Having waited one month for this moment, the Undertaker immediately came riding down the aisleway on his motorcycle. 'The American Badass' had a major beef to squash with the enigmatic newcomer, who simply waited as his enemy rode circles around the ring. The Undertaker was sending a message to Raven before contact, when he left the ring and stood right in front of 'the Deadman', his ams extended! This cultist had no regard for his wellbeing as Undertaker hit the brakes on his bike, before standing up and sucker punching Raven to the floor! He rode his motorcycle back up the aisleway, before returning and continuing to lay into the newcomer. 'The Deadman' hadn't forgotten about the crowbar, and three weeks in cognito. He whipped Raven into the steel steps at ringside, before continuing to drill him with a relentless flurry of right hands! Undertaker showed no compassion for Raven's wellfare, hoping to add another feather to his cap of victims. That's when Raven connected with a drop toe hold that sent the veteran face-first into the steel steps! Raven dragged Undertaker into the ring, taking him off his knees with a big clothesline. The mysterious individual mounted Undertaker with more right hands, to a negative response from the capacity crowd. Raven left the ring and grabbed a kendo stick, wishing to utilize it effectively on the Undertaker, cracking it across 'the American Badass's spine! Raven followed with another caning, before relentlessly smashing the wooden stick across his back!
Raven snarled upon seeing the sight of Undertaker's reddened, scarred back. As Undertaker rived in pain on all fours, he went in for another swing of the broken kendo stick - just for 'the American Badass' to absorb the blow! Raven struck him with another one, but Undertaker rose to his feet - before blocking another and tossing the newcomer over the top rope to the floor! Raven landed with a sickening thud on the floor, when Undertaker left the ring just to walk right into a cloud of foam courtesy of a fire extinguisher! With 'the Deadman' blinded, Raven slammed the fire extinguisher can into the side of his skull - hammering on him for good measure! With the methods to winning Raven's Rules unknown, Raven screamed at 'the Deadman', asking him if he'd had enough! Undertaker retaliated, grabbing him by the throat. Raven low blowed his way free, before ramming him spine-first into the ring apron! Raven lifted the ringside mats, wanting to put 'the American Badass' through similar hells he'd been through in his extensive past. With the concrete exposed, Raven looked to suplex 'the Deadman' on it, just for the veteran to switch it around: a suplex onto the concrete for Raven! He rived in pain as Undertaker came up bloody, tossing him back into the ring! This was no match, but a fight, as Undertaker floored Raven with a big boot! In the corner he elbowed a bloodied Raven with right hands, before taking height for Old School. He teetered on the top rope, when Raven managed to drag him off into a powerslam to the canvas! Raven screamed at 'Deadman' as he slapped him, before planting him with a big DDT known as the Raven Effect! Reluctantly, the referee was pressured to check on him, but Undertaker would grab the referee by the throat in response! Raven put the boots to 'the American Badass', before leaving the ring and introducing...the crowbar! He'd used it to take Undertaker out one month ago, and was hopeful of taking 'the Deadman' out with it again here tonight! Raven re-entered and swung for Undertaker, who sidestepped it - and both men would take a tumble out to the floor! Both combatants reached for the deadly weapon which Undertaker got to first, just for Raven to mount him with heavy-handed shots. Raven had the crowbar and stalked Undertaker with it, but upon swinging Undertaker would power his foe up: delivering a Chokeslam to Raven, right on the exposed concrete floor! Raven was down and out, when 'the American Badass' declared that it was time to end this. He dragged Raven back inside, readying him and executing a final Last Ride! Raven was down and non-responsive!Winner: The Undertaker (10:11) In an unusual first for the World Wrestling Federation, it appeared that it was the Undertaker who was leaving with his head held high. 'The American Badass' had engaged in a physical battle with the mysterious individual known only as Raven, and the fans in Tampa had nothing but respect for 'the Deadman', who had concluded his first decade of destruction here tonight! Undertaker stood with his fists raised high to the arena's respect, before leaving the ring and observing his blood loss. He noticed a puddle of Raven's blood on the exposed concrete at ringside, before picking up the crowbar and raising it high in dominance! Undertaker had made Raven famous tonight, but in leaving, Raven immediately slumped back up in the corner. Raven was laughing, and roped the concerned referee in for a laugh too! This newcomer was sadistically unhinged, and one could only imagine what he was capable of, with his World Wrestling Federation career ahead of him.
In the Coalition's war room, Stephanie McMahon was contemplating the result of tonight's high stakes Survivor Series elimination match. 'The Billion Dollar Princess' also had her boyfriend Kurt Angle on her mind, 'the Megastar' set to defend the WWF Championship against the Rock, all by himself. Shane McMahon entered the room to check on Steph, before informing his sister that everything was set for tonight. Chris Benoit was ready, Edge and Christian were ready, and so was he. Stephanie remained somber, and when pressed she expressed her concern. Should all things go ahead, and Team Foley and D-Generation X came out on top against the Coalition, what could they expect to happen to them all? She felt guilty over endangering the group's future, and most importantly what Commissioner Mick Foley would make of them. Shane comforted Steph with a brotherly hug, assuring her that 'the Commish' knew full well who the future of this company was. As for the McMahons, he couldn't get rid of them even if he tried - Mom wouldn't let him. Steph felt better, when Shane gave her a pet talk. Tonight they could not lose, they could not fail, and once it's all over, they would have all of the power!
A video package aired, reviewing months of build-up, climaxing with a shocking affair, and a cruel show of character. Tonight, after appearing happy together on the surface, and after getting engaged live on RAW is WAR, we were to see Eddie Guerrero and Chyna do battle. They had been inseparable lovers, but that all changed when 'Latino Heat's jealousy began to manipulate who 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' was as a person. He was WWF Intercontinental Champion, she appeared in Playboy. Eddie cheated on 'Mamacita', scorning her for good. In recent weeks, she has wanted nothing more than to take back the last couple of months - and tonight, she would have her chance!
5) Eddie Guerrero vs Chyna After weeks of dancing around one another, the night after WrestleMania saw a romance go public between Eddie Guerrero and 'the Ninth Wonder of the World', Chyna. For months, they were inseparable. They helped each other grow in persona, and the twos mischievous antics captured the hearts of the people as 'Latino Heat' captured the WWF European Championship, and later the WWF Intercontinental Championship. What a difference seven months can make, as in that time we have seen two people come together, just to bitterly fall apart. It all started when Chyna announced that she would be on the cover of Playboy, and the jealousy of her boyfriend led him to propose to her live on RAW is WAR, two months ago. The two became a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde, with Chyna remaining supportive as Eddie committed countless evil deeds against her former friend Rikishi. 'Big Kish' responded, airing video tape footage captured from Eddie and Chyna's hotel room - revealing Eddie as having an affair with the Kat! Devastated and heartbroken, Chyna called off the wedding. She wanted nothing more than to make Eddie pay dearly for cheating on her, while Guerrero pleaded for forgiveness. Drastically it escalated, as Eddie would knock Chyna out with a shot from the loaded bouquet of roses the two had made a calling card together! Eddie was bitter, and voiced his disapproval of this challenge accepted last Thursday night. Tricking Chyna into going out for dinner on SmackDown three nights ago, she doused Eddie with a glass of champagne: vowing to kick her ex-fiance's ass at the Survivor Series!
Eddie Guerrero walked with confidence to the ring, believing in his own abilities and ready for battle with his ex-fiance. 'Latino Heat's expression would change however, as Chyna came out to the aisle with a rocket launcher in hand! Setting off pyrotechnics from the cannon, the fans in Tampa were excited to see the intense 'Ninth Wonder of the World' go back to her roots. She walked with poise, entering the ring and immediately getting in the face of Eddie! She wanted to fight, but the referee managed to restrain her. That's when Guerrero predictably jumped his former 'Mamacita before the bell! He clobbered Chyna and pounded on her back, when Chyna responded with a big body slam! It caught Eddie off-guard, and he responded in begging for forgiveness. He knew he had messed up, when she took him into the corner and began laying into Eddie with some brutal forearms! This wasn't enough, as Chyna tore the shirt of 'Latino Heat's in half, chopping him loudly to the cheers of the people. She would snapmare Guerrero with the shirt around his neck, before being admonished by the official for choking! Though 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' was relentless, a dropkick knocking the former WWF Intercontinental Champion through the ropes and out to the floor. Chyna was right behind him, slamming him into the steel steps face-first, just for Eddie to kick her low. He tried to get away but Chyna chased - running her ex-fiance into the ring post! Chyna followed Eddie Guerrero back inside, where 'Latino Heat' once again pleaded with his hands up in self-defense. 'The Ninth Wonder of the World' abstained, when a dropkick caught her off-guard! Eddie laughed to himself, now having the upperhand. He sent her into the ring post shoulder-first, a sickening thud heard as the WWF Superstar stomped away at the former love of his life! Eddie was cruel, wedging his knee into the face of Chyna as her head rested on the turnbuckle. Guerrero trash talked Chyna, claiming it didn't have to be like this, before taking the arm and wrenching it with an elbow! Guerrero took Chyna to the canvas and maintained an armlock, going to work on her shoulder.
The fans were extremely behind the Playboy covergirl, as she broke her way free with some strikes, when Eddie dropkicked her low! Guerrero locked in a Mexican surfboard, the pressure applied on the weakened shoulder of 'Mamacita' now! Chyna was in pain while Eddie released the hold, before once again stomping away at the back of her elbow! Her shoulder was being hyperextended, and Guerrero showboated to the disapproving people clearly proud of his handiwork. Eddie powered Chyna up into a Gory Special hold, back-to-back and wrenching on the shoulder joints of his ex-love! Chyna was in agony, while the crowd once again began to rally behind her. Chyna refused to submit when asked by the official, and somehow freed her legs - a sunset flip scoring a near fall! Eddie got back up, just to walk right into a sleeper slam! Chyna was getting back into this match, clotheslining him with her good arm twice. That's when 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' did the unthinkable, powering Eddie up with one hand for a military press slam! Eddie flew to the canvas, when Chyna climbed up to the top - a diving clothesline sending him down for a near fall! She was ready to finish it, picking Eddie up for a Powerbomb, but he managed to reverse out into a hurricanrana for a near fall. Guerrero caught Chyna off-guard with a brainbuster, when he decided to go up to the top rope - a Frog Splash attempted, but Chyna got her foot up! Eddie landed with Chyna's foot between his legs, the perhaps intended low blow rocking his confidence! Chyna powered him for a second military press, when 'Mamacita' got ready to try the Powerbomb again! She hoisted him up, when Eddie clubbed away at her head to free himself. He landed on the top rope, but Chyna climbed up and began clubbing away at him in return! Eddie poked the eye of his ex-fiancee, before managing to sunset flip Chyna down to the canvas! Eddie hooked the legs - his feet on the ropes - stealing the win!Winner: Eddie Guerrero (7:15) When the bell sounded, few could believe that Eddie Guerrero had again managed to get away unscathed! 'Latino Heat' scurried out to the floor, in disbelief himself at the fight put up by his ex-fiancee! Chyna was not just a girl, but a scorned lover who sat up in shock in the ring. 'The Ninth Wonder of the World' scowled towards her extremely pleased ex-fiance, who had his hand raised and gloated in his ex-lover's defeat! Chyna was not finished with him and tried to leave the ring, causing him to hurry up towards the stage! Chyna had been beaten by the treacherously sneaky 'Latino Heat', but you could just tell that this was not over for the formerly engaged couple!
In the locker room of the WWF Champion, Kurt Angle was geared up and awaiting his title defense against the Rock. 'The Megastar' placed his tracksuit jacket on a hanger, when in walked Edge and Christian. While Kurt greeted his two best friends warmly, the Canadians were concerned about him going into the main event. Edge noted that they had their own fish to fry with Team Foley tonight, but they wanted to come in and offer their show of support, when he has to face 'the People's Champ' all by himself. Christian reminded Kurt of how they had been helping hands in him beating Rock back at Fully Loaded, but Angle chuckled and declined their invitation. Angle told Edge and Christian that as much as he would love their help, he had to do this by himself. The last two times he had encountered 'the People's Champ', he had beaten him - but it was with help from them, Shane McMahon, and his girlfriend Stephanie McMahon. Angle claimed that tonight was about doing this himself, and proving to each and every one of the doubters that he could beat the Rock - not just like a man - but like the WWF Champion should! Angle wished the Team McMahon members luck, leaving Edge and Christian stumped.
A video package aired, amping things up to what may follow, with the Last Man Standing awaiting. Stone Cold Steve Austin had amazed a lot of people, returning from career-threatening neck surgery and a year-long absence, to put away Chris Benoit at No Mercy. Yet Austin wasn't content, going on a company-wide manhunt to find out who was driving the car he was struck with, one year ago at the Survivor Series. Kane did not take kindly to Austin's investigation, and threatened to take him out. In recent weeks they have torn each other apart across arenas, in the ring and at ringside, as well as in a steel cage. 'The Big Red Machine' had gone after Steve's longtime friend Jim Ross, and planted him with a sinister Tombstone Piledriver, and even sent Austin through a glass window. This did not deter 'the Texas Rattlesnake', who was here not just to prove that he could beat the seven-foot monster, but to prove that he was still the toughest son of a b*tch in the World Wrestling Federation. Could he beat Kane tonight, or would the seemingly unstoppable freak of nature claim the career of Stone Cold Steve Austin in Last Man Standing?
6) Last Man Standing Match Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Kane One year had passed since the night at Joe Louis Arena. November 14, 1999, 'the Texas Rattlesnake's career was almost taken from him, the result of a dastardly hit and run attack. Stone Cold Steve Austin had undergone serious neck surgery and rehabilitation to come back, and once he did, he was hell bent on finding the person responsible, for trying to take his livelihood away! 'The Rattlesnake' was not welcomed with open arms by the sinister 'Big Red Machine', who had time and time again threatened to take Austin's career away from him. It was quickly made clear that Stone Cold did not fear the seven-foot monster, calling him out and fighting with him on a moment's notice. Kane's path of destruction had been both successful, and thwarted in recent weeks by the man that was going into tonight head-first. Once Kane made this even more personal, by dropping Jim Ross on his head ten nights ago on SmackDown with a Tombstone Piledriver, it was clear Austin did not want to wait for the Survivor Series, as was made clear this past week on RAW is WAR. Kane had lured Austin into another fight, only this time Stone Cold fought back harder than he'd ever fought the freak before. Steel chair shot after steel chair shot sent Kane falling from the stage, but it would take a lot more than that to keep him down. Kane would sit up, smelling blood in the water for what awaited six nights later. It was to be the third Last Man Standing match in World Wrestling Federation history, and without a doubt, the most explosive we'd ever see!
It was time for the match a lot of people had been talking about, with the most violent rivalry in recent months set to culminate before Tampa's very eyes. 'The Big Red Machine' stomped menacingly down the rampway after an eruption of flames emerged across the stage. Kane was here in the Ice Palace, to ruin Stone Cold Steve Austin's comeback, and perhaps even end his career tonight. But Stone Cold Steve Austin knew what was ahead, charging Kane from behind with a big clothesline to the back! This Last Man Standing match had no disqualifications or countouts, and Austin was proving it by stomping a mudhole in the anatomy of Kane on the aisleway! 'The Texas Rattlesnake' wasn't waiting for a formal introduction, as he continued to hammer on Kane against the guard rails on the aisle, when Kane shot back with a fiery uppercut! Kane clobbered Steve now, when Austin fired back. Both men were not holding back from the getgo, until Kane rocked Austin with a big clothesline! Kane sent Austin face-first into the ring apron, before looking at a big boot - Austin escaping it, and duking it out with 'the Big Red Machine!' Inside for the first time, Stone Cold laid into Kane in the corner just to be thrown away. Stone Cold hit the ropes however, firing back with a Lou Thesz press! He followed with an elbow driven into the throat of Kane, allowing the referee to begin the first count of the fight! Kane was up at the count of two, and Austin rushed him for a further attack, just to get grabbed by the throat and ricocheted over the top rope to the floor! Kane slowly left the ring when Austin tried to hammer him, only for Kane to thrust him with another uppercut. Kane sent Austin into the guardrail ribs first, trapping his arm behind a bar and offloading with heavy rights! Stone Cold was dazed, dragging 'the Texas Rattlesnake' up the aisle towards the stage.
Stone Cold was down on all fours, when Kane picked up a large piece of staging equipment - slamming it down across the back of 'the Texas Rattlesnake!' The referee began his count, with Austin crawling, just for Stone Cold to grow back to his feet at the count of four. Kane drove his knee into the face of Austin, sending him face-first into the TitanTron! Stone Cold bounced off and fell to the floor, where 'the Big Red Machine' saw his opportunity. Extending his arms above his head, a pyrotechnics blast of flames went off - but Stone Cold had managed to get out of the way! Austin had narrowly avoided evisceration, and Stone Cold fought back with a lead pipe to the kneecap of the monster! Stone Cold may have been deafened by the sound of explosion, but he drilled Kane with several knees of his own, this fight reaching ringside. Austin looked for a suplex on the 330-pound gargantuan, when Kane muscled back and dropped him with a suplex of his own on the aisle! Kane rose again and the referee counted, when Austin struggled back to his feet. Kane sent Austin back into the ring, choking him with his boot in the corner. But as Kane hit the ropes and attempted a big boot, Austin battled back with another clothesline!
Kane had been rocked, when Austin followed up with a second clothesline that took both men outside once again! Austin dragged Kane up and tossed him over the barricade, following him with this fight developing in the crowd now! The two men traded blows, when Austin grabbed a steel chair - smashing it across the large back of 'the Big Red Machine!' Kane went down and Austin slammed it down across his spine again, with the referee's counting only reaching five! Kane raked the eyes of Steve to regain the upper-hand, when Austin rallied back with a low blow - a DDT driving Kane face-first into the concrete floor! Austin used the barricade to support himself while the count began again. It reached seven, but Kane rose again! Austin continued to put the boots to Kane as the monster rose to his feet once more, when 'the Big Red Machine' grabbed Austin by the throat, and drove him through a production table with a mighty Chokeslam! Who knew what condition Austin's neck was in now, as the referee started the count once again! Kane walked with confidence back to the ring, leaving the referee to reach a count of eight, when Austin used a fan as support, to get back on his feet! Kane was surprised by Austin, who smashed the steel chair over the skull of 'the Big Red Machine' at ringside, throttling him with two more shots to the spine! Kane collapsed on the Spanish announce table, where Austin climbed up - driving his forearm off the barricade, on top of Kane! The table didn't break, but Austin ordered the count to begin! Kane wasn't responding, when yet again the freak sat up at the count of seven! He fought his way off, before sending Stone Cold face-first into the ring post! The action spilled back into the ring, where Kane had the chair: smashing Austin sadistically over the cranium with it! The referee's count began, and Kane once again confidently waited.
Austin was not giving up, using the ropes as support to rise by the count of eight! Kane saw this coming and planted his arch nemesis with a sidewalk slam, before motioning for a way to end this match. Kane powered Austin up for the Tombstone Piledriver, when Austin managed to land out on his feet - a Stone Cold Stunner dropping both men! The count was on both now, as Stone Cold tried his hardest to get back up! Finally Austin did by six, but Kane followed at seven with another sit-up! Austin missed Kane's head with a chair swing, allowing 'the Big Red Machine' to grab him by the throat! Stone Cold tried to fight it, but the choke grip was locked in tight! Slowly, Austin began to drop to the mat. His strength weakened, the life of 'the Rattlesnake' was being choked out of him by the monstrous grip of this scary individual! Kane applied pressure with his gloved palm weighing down on his throat of Stone Cold, before rising to his feet in triumph! The crowd booed loudly, as a seemingly unconscious Stone Cold laid flat on his back on the canvas! The referee counted to nine, when Kane shoved the official aside! 'The Big Red Machine' picked up the steel chair and opened it up, deciding to wrap it around the surgically repaired neck of 'the Texas Rattlesnake!' Austin was in serious danger, as Kane slowly climbed back to the second rope. Kane looked to end not only Austin's career, but his life - when he dove with a foot stomp from the second - but Austin moved! Austin smashed Kane with the steel chair, once again sending Kane out to the floor! Stone Cold was riled up now, as he hammered on Kane as he escaped to the timekeeper's table! He tried lifting the table and tossing it at him, but Stone Cold continually walloped Kane with the chair in his upper extremities! Austin rocked Kane with the ring bell to the face, bringing the menace down for the count yet again!
The referee was counting, but Kane struggled to his feet, barely making nine - when Austin drilled him with more stomps! He bought some time by ramming Austin by the throat into the ring apron, before looking at a Tombstone Piledriver on the floor! What started this rivalry could have ended it, when Austin slipped out and sent Kane face-first into the ring post himself! Austin followed Kane as he escaped up the aisleway yet again, Steve looking for a piledriver on the concrete just for Kane to back drop his way out! Austin was showing the fight of a true warrior tonight, getting back up just for Kane to kick him in the hard, hard! Stone Cold leaned on the stage to recover, kicking Kane away again before coming up with a new plan. 'The Texas Rattlesnake' looked up and began to climb the side of the stage now, and Kane was not far off behind him! 'The Big Red Machine' followed Kane up the ladders beside the stage, with Austin kicking Kane away for an advantageous lead! This was a dangerous situation as Stone Cold was followed by Kane, some twenty feet off the ground! Kane finally caught Austin with nowhere to run, grabbing him by the throat. Kane had ideas to end Austin's career, with the largest Chokeslam ever to the arena floor below - but Austin fought with all that he had! Kane's grip loosened, and Austin tried to stomp away at Kane for his life! Stone Cold flipped the bird at Kane as he swung with one hand's grip on the ladder. That's when Austin rocked Kane with two more haymakers - causing Kane to fall some twenty-five feet to the floor below! The production pit exploded in pyrotechnics to the shock of everybody in the building, the Ice Palace in awe! Stone Cold was shocked, while the referee made the count! Kane remained down and not moving, when finally the official reached ten! Austin had survived Last Man Standing!Winner: Stone Cold Steve Austin (20:04) When the smoke literally cleared, it was Stone Cold Steve Austin who was walking out of Last Man Standing, on his own two feet! The fans in Tampa erupted for 'the Texas Rattlesnake', who raised his fist while teetering twenty-five feet on a ladder beside the stage - the fans loving the result of a life-threatening battle tonight! Austin slowly returned to the floor to have his hand raised, saluting Florida to a huge ovation! Stone Cold had been to hell and back courtesy of 'the Big Red Machine', but in the end, it was Kane who took a life-threatening fall to the concrete floor! Austin struggled to stand, but was leaving with his hands held high, while Kane - after falling down to hell, and suffering the pyrotechnics he'd previously tried to blow Austin up with - had vanished! The seven-foot monster may have lost, but wherever he had gone, this demon Kane still walked among us!
In the locker room area, D-Generation X were preparing for war, with the Survivor Series elimination match moments away. Triple H spoke with Shawn Michaels, before gathering the room of X-Pac, Road Dogg and Billy Gunn in for a speech. 'The Heartbreak Kid' did all of the talking, as he spoke of the significance of tonight. It was on everybody's mind, but they needed to know the potential ramifications should they fail tonight. This wasn't just about DX, and wasn't about where any of them stood in the World Wrestling Federation, or even about proving to be better than the Coalition. HBK claimed that tonight was about a man's livelihood, his passion for the business he loved. The man that was Commissioner, Mick Foley, had everything riding on this match. He'd spent thirteen agonizing years sacrificing his body, and should Team Foley lose tonight, they would lose a strong ally in 'the Hardcore Legend'.
In walked Mick Foley himself, telling the boys that this gang war had gone on long enough, and that he had faith they would beat Team McMahon tonight. He wished he could compete alongside DX, and was fighting for his life the exact same way he did when he got his ass handed to him by 'the Game' last February! He wished he could fight with his heart and soul, just like he did when he had to fight the New Age Outlaws and X-Pac, with his job on the line. But now, his fate was on his hands! Mick had seen and knew all too well what Shane and Stephanie McMahon would do with the power, should they win tonight. It would be his end because he'd be the first to go! It would be the end of the boys getting opportunity after opportunity, in favor of beatdowns just like they'd experienced over the last few weeks! Tonight was beyond their comprehension, what was good about the World Wrestling Federation was on the line tonight. Mick asked the boys if he should call it quits and hang up before the bell even sounds, when X-Pac remarked not to. He asked if he should put his big house on the market, and tell his children that daddy was out of a job, which the Outlaws told him no. Foley glared Triple H in the eye, asking him if he had to bend over and tell his pregnant wife and his unborn son that he had failed as a family. Because he couldn't afford DX to fail tonight! He riled his team up, and X-Pac and the Outlaws responded loudly, chanting "no" along with Foley! Triple H remained silent, as 'the Commish' and his team got ready to head into no man's land!
. Kevin Kelly was standing by with 'the People's Champ' The Rock, who was getting himself pumped up with the WWF Championship match still to come tonight. Kevin iterated the career and existence of Mick Foley in the World Wrestling Federation being on the line, when the number one contender raised his palm to the broadcast journalist. He declared that finally the Rock had returned to his home state of Florida, with the thousands of Rock's fans chanting his name throughout the arena. Rock spoke about his partner in the Rock 'n' Sock Connection, how they had bashed each other's brains in with steel chairs and fallen off of ladders tonight, how they fought across empty arenas and pounded each other until they couldn't stand. But tonight, Rock felt that they wouldn't see the last of Mick Foley. The Rock had faith in 'the Commish' coming out to stand tall at the end of the night, raising the hand of the new, six-time WWF Champion - himself. Rock discussed Kurt Angle going it alone tonight, how he wanted to prove that he had two Olympic gold medals for testicles, and that he could fight like a real WWF Champion would. To that, the Rock had one question for Kurt Angle - is he ready? He repeated himself, asking if Kurt was ready for the biggest asskicking he'd ever received, if he was ready for the Rock to layeth the SmackDown tonight, like he'd never laid it before?
The Rock wanted to know how ready Kurt Angle was, for his Cinderella title reign to come to an end tonight because when that clock struck midnight, the millions and millions of the Rock's fans would embrace, knowing that 'the People's Champ' was once again holding the richest prize in our business high. Rock invited Angle tonight, to give it all he had - and just bring it! Rock signed of with his signature catchphrase, ready to go!
A video package aired, meaning that it was finally time to determine the future for the World Wrestling Federation. With so much power on the line, the industry could change forever, depending on the outcome of this match. Commissioner Mick Foley had made some dangerous enemies in Stephanie and Shane McMahon, who believed that they deserved the decision-making powers in which 'the Commish' possessed. In recent months they had assembled an unstoppable team of men with a common goal, of clearing the way for them to dominate the WWF for years to come. In their way saw the revolutionary group of D-Generation X assemble on the frontline to protect their former arch rival's career with the company, Mick Foley. The collisions had been violent and the battles have been red hot for weeks, but tonight, Triple H, X-Pac, Road Dogg and Billy Gunn were ready to fight for the honor of 'the Hardcore Legend', against the forces of Team McMahon's Chris Benoit, Edge, Christian, and Shane O'Mac himself!7) For Power of the World Wrestling Federation Survivor Series Elimination Match Team Foley - D-Generation X (w/Mick Foley and Shawn Michaels) Triple H, X-Pac, Road Dogg and Billy Gunn vs Team McMahon - The Coalition (w/Stephanie McMahon) Chris Benoit, Shane McMahon, Edge and Christian This past July, with Vince McMahon's unexpected departure to focus on family affairs and the launch of the XFL, it was Shawn Michaels who bestowed the mantle of Commissioner of the World Wrestling Federation on Mick Foley. In recent months, 'the Commish' had been popular with the millions of WWF fans for his decision-making, but at the cost of an uproar like he never could have expected. Angered by the decision to overlook the Chairman's children for the retired 'Hardcore Legend', Shane and Stephanie McMahon revolted by forming the Coalition. Kurt Angle, Chris Benoit, the Big Show, Edge and Christian made up the group - an all-star team that were promised the future for years to come. After months of dominance and beatings sustained to 'the Game', D-Generation X would rise from the edge of the grave, coming together to oppose the calculated group. DX and Coalition members embarked in many battles, often ending with the divide-and-conquer strategy of the McMahons' group, including what we saw this past Thursday night, when SmackDown went off the air in bedlam between the two factions. After Foley became less cautious for his talent, the McMahons took to their CEO mother Linda McMahon, and this match was made. Unfortunately for DX, they were a member short, as X-Pac was focusing on his own career; and Shawn Michaels was disqualified from competition due to being on the Board of Directors. Things looked dire when Triple H's wife instilled doubt in the Commissioner's mind, reminding him that it was 'the Game' and his men that forced him into retirement, after Hell in a Cell at No Way Out. Ultimately, the pieces came together last Monday, as X-Pac finally emerged as a team player, ready to take on the Coalition! The World Wrestling Federation's future was at stake, in the biggest match in many years. Who would survive, and who would leave with power of the company?
As the combatants entered the ring to prepare for this match, there were no smiles on any of their faces. They knew exactly how high the stakes were riding on this match. Commissioner Mick Foley exchanged words with Shane McMahon as the Coalition arrived in the ring, each of the eight men standing across from one another in the ring. Mere trash talking between members of D-Generation X and the Coalition quickly led to a free-for-all breaking out between them! Tampa became unglued, as Triple H took down Chris Benoit, and the New Age Outlaws executed a double hip toss to Edge! X-Pac lit Shane McMahon up in the corner with a series of kicks, before looking for a Bronco Buster - just for the Coalition to filter from the ring! Stephanie McMahon ordered Team McMahon to recompose on the floor, but DX would not let up - the New Age Outlaws and Triple H battling with the group on the floor! The Outlaws brought Chris Benoit back inside, where a double back elbow took 'the Rabid Wolverine' down. Gunn followed with a gorilla press slam, looking for revenge after he had tried to take him out in the locker room last Thursday night on SmackDown. Billy hammered on Benoit, cutting off the Canadian who tried responding with chops, when the tag to Road Dogg was made. They targeted the shoulder as Road Dogg came off the top rope with an axe handle, before dishing up some Shake, Rattle 'n' Roll for 'the Canadian Crippler'. Benoit suddenly caught Road Dogg off-guard on the final blow with a cross-armbreaker - when Billy tagged back in to break it up! Gunn put the boots to Benoit, before hitting the ropes for a legdrop, only getting a near fall. Gunn looked to continue, when Edge got the tag, and Benoit delivered a backbreaker with Edge dropping an elbow off the second rope! Edge swiftly put the boots to Road Dogg. The Coalition were out to take care care of one member, while Stephanie and Shane shouted out orders to Edge. Christian tagged back in, and a Hart Attack connected on him for a near fall.
Road Dogg tried making a comeback against Christian, when the legal man Edge clubbed him with blows from behind! The Canadian tag team were of high expertise, when Christian showboated upon tagging back into the match. He delivered an inverted DDT for a near fall, before grabbing a sleeper hold on Road Dogg. He began to falter, but Tampa was loudly supportive of the Team Foley member. Road Dogg worked his way back up, clubbing his way free before sending Christian into the ropes! A shoulder block connected, and the Shaky Knee Drop followed! Christian was able to make the tag to Chris Benoit, who Road Dogg was able to knock off the apron! He then grabbed a hold of Shane McMahon, trying to drag the boss's son into the match - when Benoit came from behind with a bridging German suplex: Chris Benoit eliminating Road Dogg! (5:10). Billy Gunn surprised the former WWF Intercontinental Champion with a trio of dropkicks, before making the tag to X-Pac. He struck Benoit with an inverted atomic drop, with X-Pac scoring with a flying clothesline to knock him down! Benoit was in position for the Bronco Buster, but Edge grabbed him over the top rope - throating him across the top rope! The tag was made to Edge, who stomped away at X-Pac and floored him with the Edge-o-Matic, only getting two after Gunn came in to break it up. Edge restrained X-Pac long enough for Shane O'Mac to become legal for the first time - Shane clobbering an old foe of his with some boxing-like punches in the corner! McMahon was confident as he piefaced X-Pac, when the degenerate underdog turned it around - lighting Shane up with kicks in the corner! X-Pac rushed with a knee for Shane, and McMahon quickly tagged out to Benoit once more! Benoit grinned a toothless smile once Mr. Ass was made legal once again, Gunn missing a clothesline. Benoit tried the German suplex that he eliminated Road Dogg with just for it to go blocked, when a jackhammer connected for a near fall! Gunn was on a roll as he sent Benoit into the ropes - a tag made to Edge - for a big back body drop. Gunn focused on Benoit, before being struck with a Spear, and just like that Edge eliminated Billy Gunn! (7:48).
Mick Foley groaned in dismay at ringside, as Shawn Michaels rallied D-Generation X further. The Coalition had eliminated the New Age Outlaws, but Triple H instinctively knew what he had to do - coming in with a Pedigree - Triple H eliminating Edge! (8:08). 'The Cerebral Assassin' had brought them down a member, marching around the ring and daring Team McMahon to face him! Shane talked trash back, when Chris Benoit entered and chuckled to himself. Benoit had made Triple H tap to the Crossface before, but 'the Game' rushed Benoit into the corner with heavy handed strikes! He wanted to equalize the Coalition, when Benoit fought free and scored with a snap suplex for 'the Game!' Benoit stomped on the shoulder of Triple H before locking in a cross-armbreaker again - broken up by X-Pac! Benoit regrouped, ducking a clothesline and scoring with a series of German suplexes, before making the tag to Christian. With Edge eliminated, Christian sized him up for a Spear of his own, just to receive a Harley Race high knee courtesy of 'the Game!' Triple H slowly rose up, and grew near to tag in X-Pac when Shane McMahon tried jumping him from behind. 'The Game' swung for his former brother-in-law, allowing Christian to strike with a backbreaker from behind! Benoit made the tag to do further damage on the spine of Triple H, taking him to the top rope and executing a superplex for a near fall. Shane O'Mac wanted the tag, and was granted it! One of two leaders behind Team McMahon strutted around the ring with sheer confidence, hammering 'the Game' in the corner with another flurry of fast-handed strikes! McMahon finished with a hard slap to the face of his ex-brother-in-law, before turning to the crowd and showboating his handiwork! This allowed Triple H to nearly decapitate him with a big clothesline, and the chase was on. X-Pac made the hot tag, blocking Christian's attack and taking him down with a roundhouse kick for a near fall! X-Pac followed with a flying clothesline to Benoit, and a spinning wheel kick to Christian! With Benoit in the corner, X-Pac rushed him with the Bronco Buster! X-Pac saw his chance, when Christian looked for the Unprettier - reversed into a backslide, and X-Pac eliminated Christian! (12:37).
We were down to two against two, as Mick Foley applauded X-Pac on taking care of Christian! Stephanie McMahon screamed at Chris Benoit to make a move, and he did by rushing X-Pac and locking in the Crossface! Benoit had it locked in tight, when Triple H came in to break it up. The referee was subsequently tied up with 'the Game', whilst behind him Shane McMahon scored with a low blow for X-Pac! Triple H chased Benoit across the ring to the official's warning, while Benoit switched to a cross-armbreaker on X-Pac! X-Pac would not give in, having done so well so far, and was able to make it to the bottom rope. Shawn Michaels called for X-Pac to make the tag, but in crawling, Benoit had tagged in Shane - who swiftly came in to stomp away at X-Pac! Shane mouthed off to Triple H, when X-Pac caught him with another roundhouse kick! X-Pac made the tag to Triple H, who startled the semi-conscious Shane O'Mac. 'The Game' had waited long enough for this moment, picking Shane up and drilling him with some brutal right hands in the corner! Shane tried to battle back, walking right into a spinebuster from 'the Game'. Triple H chose against covering though, instead mocking his ex-wife Steph, who watched on with concern. The McMahons were behind everything that 'the Game' had had to endure for the past three months, from his failed marriage, to the WWF Championship loss in last month's Hell in a Cell. He locked in a figure-four leglock to the fans' loud "woos" in Tampa - Shane riving in pain. He reached for the ropes but couldn't reach - but just before Shane tapped, Stephanie got on the apron to distract the referee! Benoit came off the top rope with a Diving Headbutt, then placed Shane on top! The referee counted, but X-Pac made the rescue, breaking the count! Both brother-in-laws were exhausted, but X-Pac and Benoit made the tags! X-Pac rushed in and blocked the German suplex, a victory roll on Benoit for two! That's when Benoit reversed into a roll-up of his own with the tights - Chris Benoit eliminating X-Pac! (18:45).
Mick Foley's face told the entire story, drowning his face into the canvas knowing that it was all up to Triple H now. Chris Benoit laughed and welcomed 'the Game' into the ring, as X-Pac knelt in the middle of the ring in disbelief! His world had come crashing down, crushed by defeat after making it so far. He left in sadness, Mick shaking his hand on the way out. Inside Triple H stepped in and locked up with Benoit, blocking out a Crossface attempt and driving Benoit face-first across his knee! Triple H seeked the Pedigree, when Stephanie climbed up onto the apron again! 'The Game' relinquished Benoit, as 'the Billion Dollar Princess' scowled insults in the face of her ex-husband. Triple H grabbed his ex-wife by the hair, when Benoit came from behind with another bridging German suplex: getting a near fall! Steph clapped for Benoit on the apron, when Shawn Michaels hoisted her from the apron - carrying her down and warning Stephanie not to get involved again! Shane got in Michaels' face, the referee threatening a disqualification! With the referee's back turned, Benoit sidestepped Triple H, knocking the referee out to the floor! This gave Shawn the incentive he needed - 'the Heartbreak Kid' duking it out with a terrified Shane O'Mac! Shane managed to escape Shawn's grip, the chase on into the ring. Shawn was able to grab Shane by the ankles, before scoring with Sweet Chin Music! Tampa came unglued at the sight of the Board of Director's actions, while Foley gave Michaels a similar ovation! This all changed when Benoit came from behind - daring to lock the Crossface on the retired HBK! Benoit wrenched on the hold, harming the spine that caused Michaels to retire nearly three years ago! Triple H made the rescue for his best friend, the fight falling out to ringside.
Triple H hammered Chris Benoit against the announce table when Shane McMahon returned to the fight, getting some shots in on 'the Game'. The two Coalition members buried the sole survivor of D-Generation X, when Benoit pressed Triple H face-first across the desk! Benoit removed the cover of the table and laid Triple H on it, instructing Shane to go to the top rope in the ring. It looked like another attempt at what could have taken place six days ago, as Shane followed Chris's orders! Stephanie shielded her eyes, as Shane O'Mac crossed his heart and went airborne - a diving elbow drop bringing himself and his former brother-in-law through the Spanish announce table! The damage was now done, and 'the Game' had to be done for! Steph came to her brother's aid, as Benoit dragged Triple H's carcass back inside. The count was made and a new referee ran for the ring - one, two, and a kickout! The leader of DX had more fight in him than that, and Benoit was in disbelief! Benoit climbed up to the top rope, looking for a Diving Headbutt just to eat nothing but canvas! 'The Game' still had a chance, as Shane courageously tagged back into the match! McMahon could barely stand, but in a dazed state pranced around the ring, appearing punchdrunk himself. As Triple H stumbled back to his feet slowly, he went for the kill - the recipient of a Pedigree for his troubles! Triple H eliminating Shane McMahon! (27:11).
Mick Foley's optimism was alive and well, pounding the ring apron in hopes that Triple H could get the job done after all! 'The Commish' rallied the sole surviving member of Team Foley against the sole surviving member of Team McMahon. We were down to one-on-one to determine the course of the World Wrestling Federation's future, and Chris Benoit quickly came in to pick up the scraps of Triple H! Benoit worked for the Crossface after repeated stomps to the shoulder, but 'the Game' rolled out into a crucifix pin for a near fall! 'The Game' ducked a clothesline and executed a neckbreaker on Benoit, Stephanie McMahon sensing a resurgence from her ex-husband! She screamed for Benoit, as Triple H and Benoit went blow for blow. 'The Game' decked 'the Wolverine', and 'the Wolverine' chopped 'the Game'. They went blow for blow, when Benoit swept the legs for a Sharpshooter! Triple H managed to pick the leg out, tripping Benoit...both men returning to their feet for a Pedigree from 'the Game!' Foley screamed for Triple H to cover him, for one, two - when Stephanie McMahon herself dragged a referee out of the ring! The crowd booed loudly, Triple H in a state of exhaustion and disbelief! The referee threatened her with disqualification, when Shane McMahon attacked the official from behind! Shane O'Mac was up and moving despite what he'd been through, rushing into the ring and hammering on 'the Game!'
Shane McMahon had already been eliminated, but had mounted 'the Game' with some deadly right hands! Mick Foley didn't know what to do with himself, when X-Pac returned to the ring! X-Pac caught Shane off-guard and chased him out to the floor, before assisting Triple H get back up to his feet. 'The Game' had been busted wide open by Shane's strikes, but as DX stood together against Benoit...X-Pac blasted Triple H with the X-Factor! The Ice Palace showered him in boos, in absolute shock at what X-Pac had done! X-Pac sat over a fallen Triple H with a frown on his face, sliding out of the ring. Why did he just turn his back on Triple H and D-Generation X? He had potentially killed Mick Foley's future as Commissioner, and when Mick confronted X-Pac, he continued walking away! Foley followed suit and turned him around - clobbering X-Pac with a series of rights! Foley wouldn't let him ruin this for Team Foley's remaining member! Back inside, Triple H was rising, when Chris Benoit brought 'the Game' down with a backbreaker. Benoit was on his own last legs, the Sharpshooter applied. Triple H had been through torture for thirty-plus minutes, and now his back had to be killing him! Triple H rived in pain, screaming for mercy - but miraculously, he managed to make the rope! Benoit pounded himself in frustration, before picking 'the Game' up and battering him with rights! Benoit looked for a suplex, reversed into an attempted Pedigree! Benoit got a hold of 'the Game's arm, and roped him down into the Crossface one more time! Triple H was in agony, whilst Stephanie frantically revived the official! Benoit had the Crossface locked in...when finally, he shockingly tapped out! Team McMahon had survived!Sole Survivor: Chris Benoit (Team McMahon) (34:38) Stephanie and Shane McMahon gain power of the World Wrestling Federation. Mick Foley turned his head after chasing X-Pac from the ring, after the degenerate had tried to kill D-Generation X here tonight. In disbelief, 'the Hardcore Legend' raced back down the aisle to bare witness to Chris Benoit being helped up to his feet, by none other than Stephanie and Shane McMahon. The Coalition had defeated DX once and for all, and even worse, had claimed power over the entire World Wrestling Federation! Mick shed a tear, the Commissioner knowing full well what to expect tomorrow night on RAW is WAR. Triple H was bloodied, bruised and broken at the hands of 'the Rabid Wolverine', who roared aloud for all to hear. Shane and Stephanie celebrated with a huge group hug, knowing full well that from now on, it was they who would call the shots!
Team McMahon sauntered out in an exhausting victory party, leaving Mick Foley to return to the ring and greet a stirring Triple H. 'The Cerebral Assassin' had been through all different levels of pain in the past thirty-five minutes, but ultimately was forced to succumb to the Crossface. 'The Game' shielded his shoulder, as he came face to face with Mick as both men knelt in the ring. Foley mouthed to 'the Game', and 'the Game' mouthed to 'the Hardcore Legend'. Finally, Mick aided Triple H back to his feet for an emphatic hug. He told Mick that he was sorry, and 'the Commish' nodded. As Triple H left to his own standing ovation, Foley was left alone in the ring. What was next for the beloved Commissioner, if he could even endure the wrath of a McMahon leadership of the World Wrestling Federation? Mick Foley took a slow walk up the aisle for perhaps the last time at a WWF event, while the fans chanted his name - providing flashbacks of when he was forced to retire, back at No Way Out.
A video package aired, reminding us that we were not over yet. Having survived the hard-fought saga that was Team McMahon and Team Foley, one match remained. It would be the fourth meeting between two highly competitive adversaries. For Kurt Angle, it was about making it three-for-three against the Rock in pay-per-view confrontations, and cementing his legacy by continuing a three-month reign as WWF Champion, on his first anniversary in the World Wrestling Federation. For the Rock, it was about a four year story coming full circle, and for the sixth time in his electrifying career, becoming WWF Champion. With Stephanie McMahon allegedly choosing not to involve herself, and the Olympic Gold Medalist declining offers from the Coalition for assistance in this match, we would have to wait and see if Kurt Angle truly was 'the Megastar' he claimed himself to be. Or would the millions and millions of the Rock's fans push him to capture the gold, one more time?8) WWF Championship Kurt Angle (c) vs The Rock A little over four years ago, a young third-generation talent by the name of Rocky Maivia arrived in the World Wrestling Federation, at the ninth-annual Survivor Series. A little over one year ago, a young Olympic athlete by the name of Kurt Angle arrived in the World Wrestling Federation, at the twelfth-annual Survivor Series. Since then, a lot had changed for both men, in incredible ways. To the Rock, tonight was about seeking revenge for previous pay-per-view losses sustained to the Olympic Gold Medalist from both Fully Loaded and SummerSlam, having earned his way back to the WWF Championship he had held five times previously. Kurt Angle, meanwhile, was focused on wrapping up a picture-perfect rookie year by retaining the WWF Championship in his second reign. Both had collected an astonishing amount of success in their careers, but it was all pending on tonight. Once the Rock earned his shot at the title back at No Mercy, by defeating the Undertaker, Kurt knew what he had to do. Both trained exceedingly hard for this night, where for the fourth time in their careers, they would meet for the title. The self-proclaimed 'Megastar', Kurt Angle - leader of the Coalition, three months deep into the reign he started by beating Rock at SummerSlam - claimed he was better than the Rock, whilst a tag team victory scored by 'the Great One' two weeks ago on SmackDown that told a different story. The Rock had beaten Kurt Angle once, and it came twenty-four hours after Angle had first dethroned him to become WWF Champion. The questions were whether Angle could abstain from any outside interference, as we had been led to believe here tonight? Could the Rock defeat the Olympian once and for all, and return to prominence as the definitive 'People's Champ?" Could Kurt hang with 'the Great One?' Could Rock hang with the Olympic Gold Medalist? Who was the better man?
With his eyebrow raised, the determined number one contender paced to the ring in anticipation for the main event. Three months had passed since SummerSlam, where he lost the WWF Championship to his opponent tonight, with much help from Shane and Stephanie McMahon. Now, 'the Megastar' was rapidly approaching his third month as WWF Champion, having endured the hardships of the intense rivalry with Triple H. With the Coalition behind him, and Steph as his girlfriend, the self-proclaimed 'Megastar' did not have time to think about posing for the pyrotechnics during his introduction. The bell sounded, bringing this fourth meeting between two fiercely competitive WWF Superstars to a start. Angle and Rock mouthed off at one another, before soon locking up. Rock looked to overpower Kurt into the ropes, but the champ with his amateur wrestling prowess, managed to switch behind him. Taking the challenger down in a waistlock, Angle manoeuvred himself on the canvas - first in a bear hug, and then a front facelock. Angle was constantly moving, when Rock was able to slip out and apply a side headlock of his own. Kurt responded, a fireman's carry bringing Rock overhead before applying an armbar. Rock was no slouch, moving himself back up to a vertical basis - just for Angle to floatover and bring him back down to the mat! Rock hurried for the rope after Angle grabbed his ankle, forcing the first break of this match. The arrogance of the WWF Champion soon reared his head, pleased with outwrestling the Rock in the first exchange, when Rock suddenly came at Kurt Angle with a series of right hands! The people came to their feet, when Angle ducked a right hand. He clobbered Rock with two punches of his own, before looking to send Rock off the ropes. It went switched, and Rock planted the champ with a big back body drop!
The Rock smirked knowingly at the shocked Kurt Angle, who recovered in the corner. The challenger had the Olympic Gold Medalist's number on that exchange, when Rock peppered the WWF Champion with some more strikes in the corner. He started with stomps, then turned to some more fierce right hands, theatrics and all! Angle tried rushing Rock in return, when Rock managed to catch him - dishing up a belly-to-belly suplex! Angle backed away to the other side of the ring, with 'the Great One' motioning for 'the Megastar' to just bring it! Kurt rolled out to the floor, shocked at what he'd come to expect from the challenger. Angle was in there alone, forced to dissect Rock's game! Angle soon climbed back in, managing to sweep Rock's legs from under him. He mounted Rock, until he was able to twist his way out. Rock had the control from behind, but Angle again tried the challenger, before sinking in a leglock! Rock was quick to make the ropes, but had the damage been done? Angle added more flare to his strides, stomping on Rock's ankle. It was the same ankle he'd locked him in the Ankle Lock with last Monday night, as he balanced it on the bottom rope and jumped on it in succession. The technical great that Kurt Angle was was coming out now, dropping elbows to further weaken 'the Great One'. Tampa lit up with chants for the Rock to fire out, but Angle would not give the challenger much time to respond, switching holds to a spinning toe hold - when Rock kicked the champ in the rear, sending him to the floor! With his opportunity for escape seized, the Rock baseball slid to the floor to continue the fight against the WWF Champion, sending Kurt Angle careening into the steel steps! Rock hobbled on his weakened limb, hammering on 'the Megastar' to the crowd's delight. Rock elected to clobber Kurt with a big clothesline, when Angle cut him off with a thunderous belly-to-belly suplex on the ringside floor!
There was not a lot of padding to cushion the Rock's fall, while Angle took a breather before tossing him back inside. Angle threaded Rock's legs around the ring post in the corner. On the floor, the WWF Champion risked being counted out, as he folded Rock's leg for extra leverage! Angle now risked a disqualification, as he got a foot up and maintained a single-legged heel hook, with Rock wedged around the ring post! Rock gasped in pain, suffering with the isolated foot so far beneath him. Angle finally released the hold and returned inside, but the damage had now been done. He continued to hammer Rock with rights, but Rock continued to show fight! 'The People's Champ' fought back hard, when the wise champ raked the eyes of the challenger! It seemed Kurt had no regard for the referee's admonishments, knowing he would retain the title if he was disqualified. Angle powered Rock up to the top rope from behind, following him to the top rope and daring for a super back suplex from the top! Angle got him up there, though Rock maintained his head in a side headlock! Rock squeezed so tight that when Kurt hoisted him up, Rock managed to fall back - a crossbody from the top taking both men down for a near fall! The challenger was looking for his second wind, while the WWF Champion slowly rose to his feet. He rushed Rock again just to receive a massive clothesline that would turn Kurt Angle inside out! He was quick to return, but this time around Rock managed to give Angle some of his own medicine - a belly-belly suplex landing! With the help of the top rope, Rock stomped a mudhole in 'the Megastar', with this match turning more physical by the minute! Rock was warned for his aggression, when Angle rose to his feet and darted straight into the Samoan drop, only scoring a two count!
The challenger spread the legs of the Olympic Gold Medalist, the referee warning him of disqualification if he chose to low blow him - but Rock had other plans in mind! The Sharpshooter was locked in - the same move that won him his first WWF Championship at the 1998 Survivor Series! Rock had it locked in expertly, while Angle struggled in the hold! Angle had nowhere to go but crawled with all of his might, managing to make it to the bottom rope! 'The People's Champ's leg nearly buckled as the hold was released, as Angle squirmed out to the floor. Rock followed suit, pursuing the WWF Champion as he raced around the ringside area. It turned into a chase, when Angle surprised Rock from around the corner with a big clothesline from behind the ring post! Angle picked Rock up and dropped him with a dangerous back suplex out on the floor, before limping back inside! Rock had now done a number on the Olympian's knee, but was looking for a count-out win now! Angle was booed loudly while the referee counted - making it to eight without any movement from the challenger. Rock finally began to move, and on the verge of ten, Rock had returned to the ring! Angle stomped the challenger upon re-entry, delivering with a German suplex for a near fall. Kurt took his time dictating the pace of the match, once again showboating the people. The egotistical Olympic Gold Medalist may have taken too much time posing to the booing fans, as Rock suddenly flared back up: dropping Kurt with a floatover DDT! Rock even managed to nip up to his feet - bad foot and all - as he stalked 'the Olympic Hero' long and hard! Angle returned to receive a spinebuster, when the millions and millions of the Rock's fans braced themselves, for the most electrifying move in sports entertainment! Rock ran with a slight limp, hitting the ropes. Rock prepared to drop the People's Elbow, when Kurt Angle took Rock down by his foot - looking for the Ankle Lock!
Rock squirmed and screamed while Kurt attempted to better his position, until Rock was able to kick him away! Angle fell into the corner, when Rock attempted the Rock Bottom! Angle managed to elbow his way out, before landing with another belly-to-belly suplex! Rock was down, and the WWF Champion decided to climb up high to the top rope - coming off with a moonsault on the Rock! The champ covered, but Rock refused to give in! The WWF Champion was in disbelief and went aggressive - deciding to hammer into Rock's head with a series of stiff fists to the temple. The referee again admonished the champ, but got shoved down. Angle had no disregard for the rules, so long as he left as WWF Champion. But the momentary distraction allowed Rock to retaliate: the Rock Bottom attempted again, only Angle low blowed the challenger! The official returned to his feet having seen nothing, as Kurt Angle dropped Rock with yet another German suplex! The WWF Champion had lost all interest in proving he was the better wrestler, as he lowered his straps. Now, it was time to make Rock pay for opposing him! Kurt Angle locked in the Ankle Lock on 'the People's Champ', with the hold locked in deep and tight. It was the same Ankle Lock that Triple H had passed out in and put him out of action from, just one month ago at Hell in a Cell. And now Kurt hoped to claim another victim, in 'the Brahma Bull!' The chants of the Rock's name urged him to rebel and keep fighting, looking to crawl towards the ropes! Angle screamed at Rock to tap out, twisting his ankle even more, but Rock was able to grab the bottom rope! Angle refused to relinquish the hold, much to the threats from the referee! Angle finally dropped it at the count of four, before grabbing the official by the collar. Angle was losing his temper badly, when Rock held down the ropes.
Angle tumbled out to the floor, but Rock was right with him - planting Angle with a desperation Rock Bottom on the floor! Both men were down and hurting, the referee forced to count. This had potential to end via double count-out, as both remained down by the count of five! At six, Angle was stirring while Rock stumbled back up with help from the steel steps. At eight, Rock tossed Angle back in, and Rock was not long behind him - making the ten count! Rock covered, but yet again Angle was able to kick out! Both men stirred back to their feet, when Angle delivered with the Olympic Slam! He hooked the leg, but Rock was able to muscle out at the count of two! What a match this had become, with neither men being able to afford this loss tonight! Angle rolled out to the floor and snatched the WWF Championship gold, re-entering the ring with the title in his hands! The referee again got in Angle's face, just for Kurt to shove the referee down. Rock rebounded with a fiery clothesline that took him down hard. And Rock began to stalk the champ with what energy he had left! We were moments away from having a new WWF Champion, when Rock grabbed Kurt for the Rock Bottom just for him to low blow 'the People's Champ!' Angle followed by nailing him with the WWF Championship belt - before scooping him up and delivering the Olympic Slam! Kurt Angle covered the Rock, for the count of one - then two - and 'the Megastar' retained the title!
Winner, and still WWF Champion: Kurt Angle (24:02) It had been a psychological battle, but when it was all over the WWF Championship was to stay around the waist of the Olympic Gold Medalist! 'The Megastar' went to desperate lengths to make it, but Kurt Angle was left laying with the title over his stomach. Resorting to dirty tactics had allowed the Olympian to defeat the Rock all by himself, in a loss that the Rock may never recover from! Kurt Angle slumped up using the ropes, knowing what he had done here tonight. But the WWF Champion had decided that it wasn't enough - locking in the Ankle Lock on the beaten 'Brahma Bull!' Angle had won the battle and now wanted to win the war, with Rock screaming in agony!
Angle threatened to break the ankle of 'the Great One' after the fight he had put up, when the Rock suddenly flipped Angle off of him! Angle went face-first into the turnbuckle and Rock planted him with a spinebuster! The people erupted, as the Rock performed the People's Elbow - dropping deep into the heart of the champ! Tampa, Florida were satisfied enough, as Rock picked up the WWF Championship belonging to his adversary, and raised it high in the air. A controversial night had not gone the Rock's way, but you could tell that for these two men, it would never be over. What repercussions might be see tomorrow on RAW is WAR, with the McMahons now in power over the World Wrestling Federation?
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Post by DTP. on Aug 28, 2020 6:34:31 GMT -5
Armageddon 2000 - December 10, 2000Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center in Birmingham, AlabamaLive on Pay-Per-View
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Post by DTP. on Aug 30, 2020 14:16:14 GMT -5
CHAPTER 3 - THE STORY SO FAR:
The Return of the Rattlesnake
September 11, 2000 saw the return of Stone Cold Steve Austin. Sidelined with a crippling neck injury suffered in a hit-and-run assault at the 1999 Survivor Series, 'the Texas Rattlesnake' would begin making his presence felt as soon as Unforgiven came around just two weeks later. With his attacker still unknown, Stone Cold immediately set out on a crash course investigation of the World Wrestling Federation locker rooms. He searched high and low to seek out the person responsible for taking away his beloved profession and livelihood for eleven long months, interrogating the likes of Triple H and Commissioner Mick Foley, and the Holly Cousins and Lance Storm.
Somewhere along the way however, 'the Rattlesnake's hell-bent quest to track that attacker down fell to the wayside. Soon enough he found himself caught in the ongoing ego-trip that was the Coalition. Led by WWF Champion Kurt Angle, Austin made no bones about it that he envisioned himself one day coming back for the WWF Championship he had once held on four occasions before the injury. Though 'the Rabid Wolverine' would have something to say about Stone Cold's tone - he resented it. Chris Benoit had been on a tear, and was shortly coming off of a hard-fought loss to The Rock at Unforgiven. Benoit was quick to prove that he showed no fear where 'the Rattlesnake' was concerned, and even threatened to end his career once again with his vicious Crossface.
At the hesitance of 'the Commish', Mick Foley would finally give in to Stone Cold Steve Austin's demands, after Chris Benoit had twice attacked him and left him laying. With the neck surgery still not far behind 'the Texas Rattlesnake', he authorized a Non-Sanctioned match for Austin's first match back in eleven months. At No Mercy, Stone Cold and Chris Benoit engaged in an all-out battle for supremacy. It was bloody, and it was unpredictable once Shane McMahon involved himself at his Coalition ally's side. Ultimately, Austin triumphed victorious against the imposing threat Benoit tried to be. Having proven 'the Rabid Wolverine' wrong, Stone Cold had made it increasingly clear that he was back to being in the World Wrestling Federation - before facing a dangerously harmful threat the following night on RAW is WAR...
Nobody knew what had gotten into Kane. Perhaps it was the feeling of being overshadowed by his older brother the Undertaker, who defeated him in the semi-finals of a tournament to determine the number one contender headed into No Mercy. On a destructive course, 'the Big Red Machine' acted out numerous times against innocent other WWF Superstars, and tried with all of his might to avoid confrontation with Stone Cold Steve Austin. Believing Kane to be responsible for his heinous attack in November 1999, 'the Big Red Machine' showed how capable he was of ending Austin's career with his bare hands, on the October 23 edition of RAW. Threatening a Tombstone Piledriver on the concrete floor, Kane made it known that he would have had no such need for a car. Choosing to drop him to the floor, in Kane's eyes it was business as usual. In Austin's eyes, he had found a new enemy to overcome.
With 'the Big Red Machine's rampage unfolding, his wrath was felt in the backstage area for weeks to come. Defeating the APA in a Steel-Cage Handicap match looked to be the punishment Kane deserved, until Stone Cold Steve Austin hit the ring and let Kane have it, and have it good. Both men soon engrossed in a constant string of fights both in the ring, and in the backstage area. There was no holding back as far as the titans were concerned, and both were headed on a one-way road to the Survivor Series. There, in a hellish war in the Last Man Standing match, 'the Texas Rattlesnake' once again took care of the seven-foot monster. Surviving the beating of a lifetime and having his career jeopardized once more, Austin had the entire business stunned when he kicked Kane off of the scaffolding - the monster falling to the depths of Hell below from a twenty-foot height. While Austin celebrated, Kane vanished. Though with another major victory under his belt, who knew what 'the Texas Rattlesnake's plans were moving forward. Would his attacker ever be known?
The Olympian's Rise to Megastardom
Nobody could have ever seen Kurt Angle coming. The 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist, born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, would make his grandiose World Wrestling Federation debut at the 1999 Survivor Series. His arrogance was seen from afar, and the fans knew that this patriotic figure that proclaimed himself to be 'the Olympic Hero' was not good news. One could not deny just how fast his star would rise however, becoming the WWF Eurocontinental Champion in a mere three months. In June he would be crowned the 2000 King of the Ring, outlasting thirty-one other WWF Superstars. Then July came around, and the upset of this new millennium took place when Kurt Angle defeated The Rock to become WWF Champion.
In a matter of nine months into his rookie year, Kurt Angle had reached the top of the mountain - but it was not an easy journey. His confidence was untold, as was his alliances with Stephanie and Shane McMahon, alongside Edge and Christian. Once the Rock defeated him the night after Fully Loaded, Angle's demeanor changed. Taking to a more physical and serious approach, Angle would overcome the odds at SummerSlam by recapturing the WWF Championship - though by merit of Shane McMahon's choice officiating. While Angle's allies remained, they would be joined by both Chris Benoit - the man that once took the WWF Intercontinental Championship from him at WrestleMania - and the Big Show - the same 'Giant' who hadn't been seen in months, the result of a shattered ankle injury caused by the champ himself.
Coining themselves the Coalition, Shane O'Mac believed that Angle, Benoit, Show, Edge and Christian were primed to lead the World Wrestling Federation into the 21st century, on top of the business. Though problems would arise when Triple H opposed his longtime rival, and placed Stephanie McMahon in a sensitive situation. The McMahon-Helmsley Faction was stretched beyond limitations, as the serious nature of the legitimate Olympian athlete would go as far as to provoke 'the Game' by putting his wife in the Ankle Lock. Then, suddenly, at Unforgiven where Triple H would finally challenge Kurt Angle one-on-one, with the WWF Championship at stake - Stephanie McMahon would shock the entire world, by turning on her husband.
With the McMahons both on his side, Kurt Angle now had less to worry about. Triple H was now faced with not just adversity from the Coalition faction, but the impending divorce from his wife Stephanie - who made her affections for the self-proclaimed 'Megastar' known immediately. 'The Game' scratched and clawed, and set out for his ultimate revenge inside of Hell in a Cell, come No Mercy. It was a bloodbath of a fight between two men that had been waiting for this moment for months to come. Ultimately, to the dismay of fans everywhere, Angle would be the one to prosper. 'The Cerebral Assassin's fall from grace would continue over the coming weeks, with his wife gone, and D-Generation X's apparent implosion.
For months, Shane and Stephanie McMahon had been challenged on countless occasions by Commissioner Mick Foley. Feeling slighted by their absentee Chairman father, Vince McMahon, the Coalition challenged 'the Hardcore Legend's decision-making repeatedly. The McMahon siblings believed Foley to be uncaring for a talent's wellfare, citing Kurt Angle's injuries sustained in Hell in a Cell; the assault on Chris Benoit and Shane at the hands of Stone Cold Steve Austin at No Mercy; and Kane's path of destruction on several WWF Superstars. As Foley fought with his own inner-turmoil inside and out, a chaotic faction war was establishing itself between members of the Coalition and D-Generation X.
With Triple H's fall from grace, he turned to his friends in D-Generation X for assistance and support. 'The Game' tried to restructure the disassembled group, as X-Pac and Road Dogg were headed through a dry spell of success in the tag team ranks. Billy Gunn would make his return, and the New Age Outlaws were once again in the running for the WWF Tag Team Championships. X-Pac however, felt slighted by this addition. For months he had questioned whether he was the weak link of DX. He lost time and time again, whether due to the antics of the Coalition or because he could not overcome their odds. With DX headed towards splitsville, an old friend in Shawn Michaels made a shocking comeback to gather the troops for battle. 'The Heartbreak Kid' had inspired Triple H headed into Hell in a Cell, and similarly wanted nothing but the best for DX as they surprisingly backed their once-major rival Mick Foley headed into the Survivor Series, opposite Shane and Stephanie McMahon's Coalition.
'The Megastar' looked forward to his next contender, once The Rock came out victorious against the Undertaker in the finals of a number one contender's tournament at No Mercy. For the third time in a year on pay-per-view, Angle and Rock were geared up for the Survivor Series. Both went through rigorous amounts of training for the WWF Championship match. All the while, Shane and Stephanie McMahon supported the Coalition's Chris Benoit, Edge, Christian - and Shane O'Mac himself - against Mick Foley's team of D-Generation X. Reprised of Triple H, X-Pac and the New Age Outlaws, they found themselves supported by Shawn Michaels. As declared by WWF CEO Linda McMahon, the winning team's captains would claim control over the World Wrestling Federation.
The Survivor Series was a tense night for the landscape of sports-entertainment, it all looking to be on the line between the forces of the World Wrestling Federation, and the McMahon children-fronted alliance of Coalition members. Shockingly, Chris Benoit would force Triple H to tap out, and the Coalition left victorious with Shane and Stephanie McMahon claiming stake over the company. Mick Foley, and even Shawn Michaels had involved himself to ensure that didn't happen. Arguably, it came down to the appalling betrayal of X-Pac, who roundhouse kicked his longtime friend Triple H to the mat, which would perhaps be 'the Game's last stand. Though while Triple H's fall from grace continued with his family, wife and now friends departing, Kurt Angle triumphed with a surprising and underhanded win against The Rock. Rock would retaliate in brute force, driving Angle to the mat and dropping the People's Elbow after the match, with the assistance of the sure-to-be fired Commissioner Mick Foley. As the Rock 'n' Sock Connection left Survivor Series with no gold and no power, but pride all the same, 'the Megastar's rise was still ascending. Kurt Angle was still the WWF Champion, the Coalition now controlled the World Wrestling Federation. Who could stop the Olympic Gold Medalist, or the McMahon siblings?
In the Interest of Fairness
The Attitude Era was introduced and established for multiple reasons. In the outlaw decade of the 1990s, it was a dog eat dog world for companies across the professional wrestling business. In the fallout of the steroid scandal that struck the World Wrestling Federation to its very core, it felt as though an industry-wide paradigm shift was imminent. World Championship Wrestling rose to power, at times duelling and even surpassing the WWF's chances of success. Extreme Championship Wrestling was all the craze on an independent level boasting brutal weapon shots, bloody battles, high-risk stunts and sex appeal to make their indentation in the public eye.
WCW Monday Nitro defeated the WWF's flagship show Monday Night RAW in head-to-head battle for 84 long and agonizing consecutive weeks, though the Attitude Era was able to excite the fans to turn the channel. Using ECW's same conventions and combining them with an all-star team comprised of young athletes with potential, as well as stars plucked from both WCW and ECW, the World Wrestling Federation's Attitude Era prospered, and they were able to break on through to the mainstream, engrained in pop culture. A combination of factors caused WCW's descent soonafter, with an incompetent creative team overcome by writer's block, as well as input from their top wrestlers and parent company executives. Vince Russo left the World Wrestling Federation to sign with World Championship Wrestling in October 1999. A major reason for the Attitude Era's success, at the time there was speculation on how Russo's vision for WCW could effect business for the World Wrestling Federation.
The answer? Very badly. Bluntly put, Vince Russo was an awful fit for the Atlanta-based conglomerate. While it had gotten by for decades under the National Wrestling Alliance banner, Jim Crockett Promotions was purchased by billionaire mogul Ted Turner and rebranded WCW in 1988. Citing the same problems that previous creative forces faced, with competing wrestler-politicians that lurked WCW behind the scenes, Russo's desperate attempts to turn the tide on the World Wrestling Federation were futile. Even worse, already poor morale was further ruined with the addition of Eric Bischoff to join with Russo, which would inevitably come to an end with Hulk Hogan's sudden public firing by Russo at July's Bash at the Beach event.
Facing dwindling viewership and losing an absurd amount of money, WCW was placed up for sale. With their impending $182-million merger with AOL, it appeared that the plug was about to be pulled on WCW. In the running as of October, were two competing investors. One was Eric Bischoff alongside a select team of Turner executives. The other was Vince McMahon - owner of the World Wrestling Federation.
Meanwhile, Extreme Championship Wrestling also found themselves in harm's way. While they had never faced such a financially successful year like 2000 before in their history, cracks were starting to show. One year ago they received the green light on a national television time slot on TNN - the same TNN that now broadcasted RAW is WAR live, each and every week. ECW on TNN was not the success that owner Paul Heyman had hoped for, believing that TNN's constant interference on quality control, as well as lack of promotion, had sabotaged their company's venture. The WWF's deal with Viacom was the last straw, and on October 11 it was made official that ECW was off of TNN. Without a national presence, their growth and exposure falters once more.
Attendance was up, fan interest was up. Video game sales were up, merchandise sales were up. They were gradually selling out larger buildings, and slowly building a roster of wrestlers that they hoped would step up and take the company to new places in the new millennium. Still, they found themselves struggling with bills to pay, and talents' contracts to fulfil. Like a cockroach, ECW had rebuilt time and time again. Whether their talent departed, whether their conventions were replicated, whether their storylines were copied, the DIY cult organization from Philadelphia had always found a way to adapt. The TNN television timeslot was gone, and attempts to reach out to the USA Network proved similarly nonexistent. The World Wrestling Federation had had its links to ECW for years though neither party wish to entertain the idea of a non-aggressive partnership, past a brief promotion war in 1997.
In the interest of fairness, the pro-wrestling industry could have potentially found itself shaken, by the time 2001 rolled around.
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RAW is WAR - November 20, 2000 TD Waterhouse Centre in Orlando, Florida Live on TNN
Twenty-four hours after the most high stakes Survivor Series of all-time, RAW is WAR went on the air to see a limousine pull up in the parking lot. The driver would step out and open the door, revealing the big winners from last night's heated Survivor Series elimination match, the leaders of Team McMahon. Shane McMahon stepped out in a pair of sunglasses, holding the door for his sister Stephanie McMahon. They stood side by side, looking at the building ahead. Shane smirked as he removed his sunglasses, declaring that it was time for a new era in the World Wrestling Federation to begin. What could we expect from the new powers that be on their first night in charge? The opening video package aired, cutting to the pyrotechnics and ballyhoo of the TD Waterhouse Centre! The fans exploded with excitement as the fireworks erupted across the stage, a full house in Orlando on hand to witness the fallout of an unpredictable Survivor Series pay-per-view! Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler welcomed us to RAW is WAR, where last night we witnessed some shocking developments - the most important of which was the new regime in place! Shane and Stephanie McMahon now had the keys to the World Wrestling Federation kingdom, after the Coalition defeated Mick Foley's D-Generation X last night! It could be the beginning of a new era, starting tonight!
The packed house immediately showered the new leaders of the World Wrestling Federation, as Shane and Stephanie McMahon swaggered out to the ring. The McMahon siblings were clearly on cloud nine coming of of last night's victory, as they took to the ring to address the people for the first time since the Survivor Series. Stephanie immediately received loud chants of "sl*t", as she told the people about how these fans had no idea. They never believed that they could do it. Not even their father believe they could do it. But last night, when Team McMahon prevailed and conquered D-Generation X, herself and Shane proved everybody wrong! Stephanie smugly remarked how nobody had faith, but now - they didn't just have power of the WWF, they ruled the WWF! It wasn't just clear when Chris Benoit forced her ex-husband Triple H to tap out in the middle of the ring, it was clear when her boyfriend Kurt Angle - 'the Megastar' - overthrew the Rock one more time to retain the coveted WWF Championship! Steph said that when the Coalition came along, nobody wanted to admit that they had aligned an all-star team of WWF Superstars that would one day dominate all of their favorites - but they did in short, short order! Shane then took the microphone and admitted he wanted to get something off of his chest however: and that included what happened after the WWF Championship match reached his conclusion. When the Rock, the sorest loser of them all, villainously attacked the Olympic Gold Medalist, that was last straw in his eyes. In their first declaration, Shane made it known that for the Rock, there would be no more rematch or opportunities, that he was banned from challenging for the WWF Championship!
The Floridians in attendance protested with chants of "assh*le" at Shane McMahon's first decision, when Stephanie returned to remind Shane of what they had came out here to do. 'The Billion Dollar Princess' reminded us of the consequences of last night's win, and that pertained to Commissioner Mick Foley. It was there and then where Shane called out 'the Commish', and Mick Foley wasted no time in reciprocating the order! The Commissioner walked with a sour expression on his face, as he climbed into the ring and awaited his fate, after D-Generation X lost out to the Coalition at the Survivor Series. Steph reminded him all about the stipulation their CEO mother Linda McMahon had made for the match, and that herself and Shane had been thinking about what to do with him since last night. She appeared to be close to drop the bomb and fire Mick, when 'the Commish' rebelliously took the microphone from her! Foley told them that he knew what they were going to do, and he knew exactly what came from last night. If they wanted to do it, to get it over and done with if they can. He's sure everybody's wondering what he's going to do now. What will he tell his children, how will he explain to his heavily pregnant wife and unborn son that Daddy got fired? To Mick, he didn't give a damn because he refused to give the McMahons the dignity of firing him - because he quit! Mick told them to have a truly terrible day, because quite frankly Shane and Stephanie could take their power and stick it up their asses!
Shane was quick to stop Mick Foley from leaving the ring, telling him not to jump to conclusions so quickly. First off, he couldn't quit because if he did, they would sue him for everything he'd got left! Shane reminded him of how he would breach the contract he signed with Linda McMahon last summer. They wouldn't want that, and they cared for his idiotic family more than Mick himself! Shane referenced the beautiful home Mick had in the suburbs, and instead wanted to offer Mick a new venture for his career. As a retired WWF Superstar, they have other plans for him than that, and those duties included dusting shelves, sweeping floors, and scrubbing toilets: so that Mick Foley could know what it was like to eat sh*t and take it! Foley scowled, but before Shane could banish 'the Hardcore Legend' to his demoted cleaning ventures, the glass shattered: and out came Stone Cold Steve Austin! The place erupted at the sight of 'the Texas Rattlesnake', who still had the battlescars from last night's brutal Last Man Standing match against Kane. Orlando were loud for Stone Cold as he marched to the ring, saluting the people. Stephanie had a concerned look on her face, while Shane was actually excited to see him. Stone Cold told them he knew he was crashing the little party they were throwing, but in case anybody missed it while they were having their little victory celebration, he had been to hell and back stomping a mudhole in a seven-foot monster's ass and walking it dry! Austin referenced how he made 'the Big Red Machine' stick his tail between his legs and pull a Houdini act, which could mean only one thing!
Stone Cold Steve Austin told the McMahons that with Kane in his rear view mirror, it was time to get back to the first thing he wanted to do when he came back - and that was find out the son of a b*tch that mowed him down with their car one year ago! Shane politely tried to ask Stone Cold where they came into it, and Austin warned Shane O'Mac not to cut him off again or risk having the smirk slapped off his face! 'The Texas Rattlesnake' explained that so far hasn't been so good, and that every single person he had asked knew nothing about it...that is, until he remembered about the WWF Champion Kurt Angle! The people cheered knowing where this was going, as Austin noted how he could suspect the Coalition, one by one had something to do with it. He could accuse the Big Show, who took his spot and walked out of last year's Survivor Series the WWF Champion. He could accuse Edge and Christian, or he could beat a dead horse and accuse Shane or Chris Benoit...which left only two people. Those two people of course, included the man that debuted one year ago, and quickly climbed the ladder and gained the most in his absence! Stone Cold closed in on Stephanie, telling her how a lot had changed in a year. From Test, to Triple H, to Kurt Angle, it was clear she was rough like a two dollar steak, and disloyal by a long shot! Austin asked Steph kindly what she knew about her boyfriend, and if she lied to him he wouldn't be afraid to do things the hard way!
Stone Cold was closing in on an anxious Stephanie McMahon, when Shane stepped in his sister's way to protect her. He warned Steve Austin not to lay a finger on her, otherwise there would be hell to pay! Shane reminded Austin of who was in charge now, and that the last thing he wanted to do was continue the McMahon family's feud with 'the Texas Rattlesnake'. Shane tried to defend the Olympic Gold Medalist, and Stephanie agreed in frantically trying to explain why Kurt may not have done it. It didn't please him, and that's when Stone Cold asked to get to the bottom of this: calling out the WWF Champion! Austin claimed that this may be a new era they were living in, but Stone Cold wasn't moving an inch until Angle got his ass out here! The McMahons appeared concerned while Foley watched with intrigue, when Chris Benoit came out to the stage instead! 'The Rabid Wolverine' wore an uncharacteristic grin on his face, telling Steve however things might change, 'the Rattlesnake' never changed. Benoit told Steve that he was living in a fantasy world where he believed he could be the hero everybody wanted to see get the girl in the end. Just twenty-four hours ago he escaped the wrath of Kane by the skin of his teeth, and now he wants to look for Kurt Angle? Austin warned him he'd come up the ramp and beat him worse than he did at No Mercy last month, if he didn't get to his point.
That was 'the Rabid Wolverine's point, as Chris Benoit advised Stone Cold take another day off from looking to drag up the drying remains of his year-long investigation. He wanted to talk about No Mercy, where Steve Austin tried to do to him exactly like what happened to himself the year prior. He may have beaten the bloody hell out of 'the Crippler', but he damn well knows the damage he did to Stone Cold too! Benoit said he wasn't finished thinking about it, and hadn't stopped since that October night! Austin saw what was going on, Benoit implying that he wanted to risk his life against 'the Rattlesnake' again. He surveyed the people who responded with an astounding "hell yeah", settling it! Stone Cold said he looked forward to opening up another can of whoopass on Chris Benoit, but that there was just one thing he'd forgotten about. When quizzed by a perplexed 'Wolverine', Austin reminded him of the other man whose ass he kicked that night in No Mercy - dropping Shane O'Mac in the ring, with a finite Stone Cold Stunner! Benoit watched in awe, as Stephanie quickly ran to her brother's aid on the canvas. Austin raised his fists on the second rope, with Mick Foley even getting in on the action! Benoit watched with determination, his second chance against Austin set for tonight!
We returned to RAW is WAR with footage taken from during the commercial break. X-Pac was seen arriving at the TD Waterhouse Centre, clad in a D-Generation X jersey. As the man that turned his back on Triple H last night walked slowly turning down the hall, there was a cold and eerie feel to the backstage area as X-Pac walked past several backstage crews members, all baring frowns on their face. X-Pac was laughing about it, turning around and yelling how he couldn't understand the hate! X-Pac entered the dressing room, while Triple H and the New Age Outlaws had to be surely gunning for the turncoat after last night's betrayal.
Back live, the WWF Champion Kurt Angle had taken a seat on the couch with his head in his hands. 'The Megastar' had a headache following the celebratory beating he had received from the Rock, and remarked that on top of that he now had to concern himself with the meathead, Stone Cold Steve Austin. Shane was aided into the room by Stephanie McMahon, who could not believe the audacity of 'the Texas Rattlesnake' ruining their declaration of peace for the World Wrestling Federation! Steph listed Austin's most vile traits, when Shane shook the cobwebs off and talked about how they couldn't have Stone Cold meddling with their plans like he did with their Dad! Shane hoped Chris Benoit would take Austin out of the picture tonight, when in walked WWF Tag Team Champions T&A. With no Trish Stratus by their side, Test and Albert came to ask for a favor. Test ignored Steph's existence, and reminded Shane of what happened to Trish, who was put through a table by the Dudley Boyz last night. Albert yelled that they wanted the Dudleys, and they wanted them tonight! Shane tried to calm them down. They didn't want to make any rash decisions - and they could get the Dudleys - but tonight he had other plans for them, by taking on the Rock in a handicap match! Test seemed pleased, while Albert's scowl remained. As T&A departed, Angle was pleased but Steph insulted her ex-fiance Test. It had been a year and both still harboured resentment for each other!
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In the arena, the WWF Hardcore Champion Lance Storm took to the microphone in the ring to a loud chorus of boos from the people in Orlando. 'The Pride of Calgary' remarked how tonight was very much like Groundhog Day. Lance claimed that last night we ushered in a new era for the World Wrestling Federation, with the Coalition dominating D-Generation X, and putting his old buddy Mick Foley out of his job as Commissioner! Storm sucked up to the McMahons before taking us back to last Thursday night on SmackDown, where he fought Rikishi for the WWF Intercontinental Championship. It was all going perfectly, as Storm "took a breather" on the rampway, only to be attacked by Grandmaster Sexay who cost him the match! Storm declared that he was an honorable and fighting champ, and that he had no time for Sexay's shenanigans - challenging him to a match here and now! Grandmaster Sexay came dancing out to the ring, accepting Storm's challenge. 1) Lance Storm (c) def. Grandmaster Sexay to retain the WWF Hardcore Championship (3:46)Since his partner Scotty 2 Hotty went down with a spinal injury at the hands of T&A several weeks ago, Grandmaster Sexay has kept himself busy by including himself in the antics of his fellow good friend, the WWF Intercontinental Champion Rikishi. Sexay involved himself in 'Big Kish's match with Lance Storm last week on SmackDown, sending the WWF Hardcore Champion back into defeat when Lance had tried to get himself counted out. Tonight Storm rewarded him for accepting the challenge, by putting the title on the line. Sexay duked it out with the Canadian initially, when Storm was able to drop him with a back elbow. After putting the boots to Sexay, the challenger scored a backslide for a near fall. Grandmaster tried to keep the momentum going with a baseball slide, just to receive a swinging broom stick shot from 'the Pride of Calgary!' Lance took Sexay to work after sending him into the steps, and applied an abdominal stretch to the challenger. Sexay got the fans behind him and broke out, before scoring a near fall off the enzuigiri! Grandmaster introduced a trash can and flew off the top with a lid shot for Storm for another near fall, before placing the can over the head of Lance and hammering him with the broom stick! Storm went down and Sexay saw his chance: the goggles on, ready to fly with the Hip Hop Drop Storm was able to move and Sexay flattened the trash can, when a Super Kick allowed Storm to retain the title!
Lance Storm had retained the WWF Hardcore Championship once again tonight, picking up a win against Grandmaster Sexay. 'The Pride of Calgary' was feeling the damage sustained by the challenger, while he raised the title high in victory. That's when K-Kwik came out to the stage, rapping along with the ecstatic fans in Orlando! Florida were loud for K-Dawg as he performed "Get Rowdy" to Lance Storm's disgust - bemused by the antics of the fun-loving rapper!
. In the locker room of the Right to Censor, Lilian Garcia was being forced by the hand of Steven Richards who wanted to show her something on the monitor. Popping in a video tape, Steven took us back to last night's Survivor Series, where the Hardy Boyz and the APA successfully defeated the RTC in the elimination match. The footage zoomed in on Lilian's pleased face, who appeared to celebrating the group's loss last night! Lilian asked what was wrong, and Steven was angry at her for not having complete faith in the RTC. WWF Women's Champion Ivory came into frame as she insulted Lilian for not believing in their vision for the group. Was the RTC too good for Lilian and her pretty little body? Ivory told Garcia she should be ashamed of herself, she was representing the Right to Censor and they didn't take kindly to her acting out against them! Lilian tried defending herself but Steven shouted back to stay in her lane. Ivory called Garcia disgusting, then ordered her to dress up approprately because she had a title to defend. The WWF Women's Championship was on the line, next!
Back live in Orlando, the Rock was seen arriving at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 'the Great One' with a lot on his mind after failing to dethrone Kurt Angle at last night's Survivor Series. Michael Cole quickly ran to speak with the Rock, asking him how he felt about being banned from the WWF Championship picture by Shane McMahon. Rock cut him off, asking Michael who he thought he was for coming up to the Rock and spreading scandalous gossip. He compared Cole to a masturbatory teen watching VH1, before asking what else Shane and Stephanie had ordered for tonight. Cole let him in on the handicap match against T&A, to which Rock immediately told him that last night may not have gone the way that he wanted. But with a new regime, and a new era in the World Wrestling Federation, it would not set him back in becoming WWF Champion. He mocked Test and Albert with impressions, commenting on how they had more piercings in their face than cells in their brain, and that tonight would be the night T&A realize that Trish Stratus is the one with the biggest testicles in the team, because he was going to layeth the SmackDown on their candyasses! Rock kept walking, in no mood for talking!
. In the arena, Lilian Garcia begrudgingly made her way down the rampway once again, to formally ring announce for the Right to Censor. Clad in full RTC uniform, the forcibly recruited Lilian stood silently when the WWF Women's Champion Ivory came out to loud boos. She was appalled that Lilian would not introduce her, even climbing into the ring and demanding she introduce her with the respect she deserved. In a business full of Divas, she was the WWF Women's Champion, and she deserved that much! Lilian again shook her head, when Ivory grabbed her by the shirt and threatened her - forcing Lilian to introduce her! Finally she introduced Ivory, when Jacqueline interrupted! 2) Ivory (c) def. Jacqueline to retain the WWF Women's Championship (2:30)The WWF Women's Champion Ivory was up for the task of bettering the Right to Censor's image after the group's failure to defeat the Hardy Boyz and the APA in last night's Survivor Series elimination match. After some apparent issues with how Lilian Garcia behaved herself, Ivory had been angered by the interruption by Jacqueline, as these two longtime rivals looked to once again get it on, with the title on the line. Ivory tried to rough house with the challenger early, just to receive a monkey flip from Jacqueline, followed by a dropkick and an armdrag! Jackie applied an armbar, but Ivory was quick to get the ropes. Jackie welcomed her back in and the champ struck low, slamming her head back to the canvas! Ivory choked the Diva on the ropes and pounded on the back of her head, while screaming at Lilian Garcia and the fans to respect the RTC's fighting the good fight! She let her guard down when Jackie kicked free from a superplex attempt, a missile dropkick scoring a near fall! Ivory rolled to the floor and tried taking the title belt from Lilian, who refused to hand it to her! Ivory finally got it and slung it into the ring, when Jackie pursued her: but Ivory raked her eyes behind the referee's back, planting her with a DDT to retain the title!
Ivory had retained the WWF Women's Championship using underhanded tactics, showing once and for all how low the Right to Censor could stoop to get what they wanted! As Jacqueline recovered, the champ nailed her from behind with the title belt, before putting the boots to Jackie. As she choked Jackie with the bottom ring rope, she yelled at Lilian Garcia to announce her as the winner of the match, when all of a sudden Debra came strutting out to the rampway! Ivory was shocked at Lilian's announcing going interrupted twice in one night, as the returning Debra unbuttoned her blazer and tossed it down! Next followed her blouse, and down came her skirt! Debra was baring all assets with a striptease on the stage, when Debra walked down the stairs beside the stage! The Right to Censor were seen coming out with a sheet to cover the half-naked Debra, following her down the side of the stage in hot pursuit! What was Debra doing here?
. In the halls of the backstage area, the WWF Intercontinental Champion Rikishi walked calmly and coolly in his Phat-Wear tracksuit, when he bumped into an old foe in Tazz. 'The One Man Crime Scene' made a cocky remark about how the Samoan looked hot now, but wouldn't look so good later tonight. Rikishi smirked before stopping the thug as he continued his walk, wanting to know what was meant by that. 'The Human Suplex Machine' laughed at 'Big Kish' for not knowing, but they were going to get it on again tonight, under orders of the McMahons! But the best part about it was that he was going to take that title from around his humongous waist and bring it to somebody that actually gives a damn about their body! Tazz laughed at his own terrible jokes, when Rikishi removed his shades and told the thug that he could talk all he wanted, but he knew his record. Tonight, Tazz would wind up with a whole lotta ass, and another big "L" on his losing streak record! Tazz frowned before leaving, another title match official for tonight.
Back live, footage aired from the commercial break showing what exactly happened when the Right to Censor chased a lingerie-clad Debra from the stage to the backstage area, and that proved clear as it was a set up prompted by none other than the APA! Bradshaw and Faarooq battled it out with Bull Buchanan and the Goodfather, when Mark Henry provided the numbers game advantage to begin what looked like a beatdown on the drinking buddies. But Matt Hardy got involved, trying to hammer it out with 'the Secret Weapon' 400-pounder, when unbeknownst to everyone Lita had climbed to the top of a heightened forklift: diving off onto all six men below! As the APA returned to their feet, Debra showed up and pulled some money out of her bra, paying the APA for their protective services fulfilled tonight!
. In the toilets backstage at the TD Waterhouse Centre, former Commissioner Mick Foley was seemingly taking well to his new job in ensuring the toilets were spotless for the rest of the boys in the locker room. On all fours, scrubbing the tiles, Mick sang Dude Love's theme song merrily, when the door opened and in walked Al Snow. Al greeted Mick apologetically, but to his surprise 'the Hardcore Legend' was having a blast - so long as Rikishi hadn't been in to take a dump! Al asked if he wasn't angry about the demotion or what Shane and Stephanie were doing, but Mick told Snow that this was easier than being a Commissioner - plus he's getting paid for it. Mick then asked Al if he could cover him while he took a whiz, and Snow happily complied - getting on all fours and scrubbing as Mick left the toilets entirely! Snow groaned about how stubborn the floor could be!
. In the building, X-Pac made his way down to the ring to loud boos from the capacity crowd in Orlando. Twenty-four hours ago, this so-called D-Generation X loyal soldier betrayed his team by attacking Triple H, and being part of the reason why Shane and Stephanie McMahon now held the World Wrestling Federation in their power. Upon entering the ring, X-Pac took to the microphone to address the irate fans, telling them all that he bet they all wanted to know why he turned his back on DX last night. They all wanted to know, but the truth was the people didn't deserve to know! X-Pac claimed they wouldn't understand, because all they ever chanted was "X-Pac sucks", any time they saw him! He called it irony, reminding the people of who wore DX on his sleeve for the longest time, and who tried to forget what DX was all about? It was Triple H! X-Pac reminded the people of how 'the Game' tried to rally the troops, to treat them as subordinates, and when they failed - it wasn't 'the Game' to blame - it was always X-Pac, because he had 'X-Pac Heat!'
The turncoat was soon interrupted by Billy Gunn, who made his way out to the rampway in protest of his former DX ally's explanation! Mr. Ass climbed into the ring, a microphone in hand, as he told X-Pac that the people didn't have to put up with another word of what he had to say! Gunn didn't know where to begin, claiming that after all of the miles they had ridden together, all through the good times and the bad, X-Pac was willing to throw it away just because of X-Pac Heat! Gunn asked X-Pac to explain why Road Dogg was out of action right now, was it because of X-Pac? Because last week on SmackDown, when he was left laying in the locker room area it hit him that it could have been X-Pac - he just didn't want to believe it. X-Pac laughed, telling Gunn that he remembered it well, and that if he really wanted to know, it was he who took Billy's ass out! It was all about him now, he was riding solo and it was about damn time. Gunn suddenly sucker punched X-Pac, a referee fast to hurry to the ring for an impromptu match! 3) X-Pac def. Billy Gunn (3:42)What X-Pac did last night at the Survivor Series was reprehensible, practically forcing not only Mick Foley out of his job as Commissioner, but also tearing D-Generation X apart at the seams! X-Pac blasted Triple H at the worst possible moment, leaving him high and dry to fend for himself, which ultimately ended with Chris Benoit forcing 'the Game' into submission. Besides from that, Road Dogg had been taken injured from the elimination match last night, and Billy Gunn too wanted revenge, as it came out that X-Pac jumped him in the DX locker room last Thursday night on SmackDown! Gunn was heated early, clobbering X-Pac with a heavy series of rights. He even snapmared X-Pac across the ring by his DX jersey, before scoring with a jackhammer for a near fall! X-Pac rolled out to the floor and Gunn followed, just for X-Pac to score with a low blow and to send him into the ring post face-first! X-Pac slowed down the pace inside by targeting the wrist of his once good friend, a crossface chickenwing grounding Mr Ass on the canvas. The fans got behind Gunn as he fired back, managing to break out and score with a big dropkick! Gunn came back with some more clotheslines and a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker, before dropping X-Pac with a sleeper slam! He made the cover, but X-Pac got his foot on the rope. Gunn was annoyed, deciding to attempt a Fame-Asser, but X-Pac struck with a low blow and delivered the X-Factor for the win!
X-Pac was relieved to have his hand raised after a physical outing against Billy Gunn, laughing at the outcome. D-Generation X looked to be dead and buried, courtesy of this betrayal by X-Pac, as he celebrated by continuing with a beatdown for Mr. Ass! X-Pac put the boots to Gunn's surgically repaired shoulder, when Triple H suddenly hit the ring in a hurry! A head full of steam, 'the Cerebral Assassin' was out for the blood of his supposed best friend, and X-Pac was fast to get the hell out of the ring! X-Pac watched cautiously from the rampway, while 'the Game' took to the microphone! He said that he didn't know what the hell happened last night, but while he was fighting his ass off to win big for DX, X-Pac was crying his little eyes like the b*tch he was! Triple H told X-Pac he can ride solo all he wanted, and that it used to be that if you did wrong by them, that D-Generation X would kick their ass. Well now, It was Triple H who was coming to kick X-Pac's ass! X-Pac backed away with a smile on his face, getting under the skin of his former friend!
From the commercial break we went to Shane and Stephanie McMahon's office, as Shane discussed with Steph about how beautiful it was, knowing that D-Generation X would no longer get in their face. 'The Billion Dollar Princess' laughed at her ex-husband Triple H's fleeting friendship circle, when there was a knock at the door. In walked William Regal and Joe E. Legend, dressed eloquently in three-piece suits. After paying respects to 'the Billion Dollar Princess's lovely looks, the Englishman asked her to send the WWF Champion Kurt Angle their regards. Shane got up and asked what he could do for 'the Goodwill Ambassador', to which Regal explained how they had come baring gifts! Legend took a bottle of red wine out of the bag, while William bragged about the exotic nature of the alcohol that was now theirs. Shane thanked them with a smile, but Regal wanted to discuss his predicament involving the apparent WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown. Shane interrupted him, telling him he could consider it done. Tonight, Regal could get his shot at D-Lo's gold! William grinned from ear to ear, before shaking Shane and Steph's hands with honor. He claimed they would not regret this.
. In the building, the crowd immediately broke out in boos as Raven came limping down the rampway. The people did not take kindly to the arrival of this mysterious enigma, who last night got his ass handed to him courtesy of the Undertaker at the Survivor Series. Raven limped into the ring, rolling under the ropes and instead taking a seat in the corner of the ring! He looked as though he had not slept since the fight with 'the American Badass', when he took to a microphone and began to laugh! The bruises became clear on his arms and his body, laughing in hysterics after the bumpy ride he took courtesy of 'the Deadman' twenty-four hours prior! The people in Orlando booed loudly, when their excitement grew upon the lights going out! The Undertaker made his arrival to RAW is WAR, driving down to ringside on his motorcycle. Much like the Survivor Series, 'the Deadman' rode all the way around the ring before parking up by the aisle, before climbing into the ring and looking at his hysterical foe! Undertaker talked about how last night he beat Raven at his own game, with his own rules enforced. He made Raven's ass famous, what happened to fading away like he wanted to? Raven simply laughed at nothing in particular, shaking his head and maniacally throwing his hands up in self defense. The Undertaker closed in on Raven, asking him if he wanted another beating, though Raven responded with more laughter. It was eerie inside of the ring, as 'the Deadman' stepped close to him and warned him that he refused to tell Raven again, to stay out of his yard! Raven looked up at Undertaker with a concerned expression on his face - just to break out in laughter once more! Raven crawled out of the ring and limped away, dropping the microphone and laughing at a baffled 'American Badass!' This was Undertaker's yard, but Raven was a real weirdo.
. In the backstage area, Kurt Angle was still not sure how to comprehend what Stone Cold Steve Austin could be accusing him for. The WWF Champion hadn't done a damn thing to 'the Texas Rattlesnake!' Angle asked what they thought about it, the camera panning out to reveal the Big Show pouting. 'The Giant' continued to talk about Chris Jericho cheating to beat him last night, to which the Olympic Gold Medalist kept ignoring him to talk about Austin! Show asked whether he should go and throw Y2J through a door at the same time as Kurt asked Show if he really thought he had ran over Stone Cold Steve Austin. Show shook his head profusely, saying 'the Megastar' couldn't have. Kurt was intrigued why the 500-pounder thought that, and Show reasoned that the person who ran Austin down had to be a real killer. A ruthless person with a vendetta. With that in mind, Kurt Angle was just too sweet to do something that extreme, to a person like Stone Cold! Show left, leaving Angle confused, claiming that he could and he would!
. Meanwhile, the WWF Tag Team Champions T&A were walking the halls, 'the Freight Train' Albert carrying a large portrait photo of their manager Trish Stratus! Test muttered that if they couldn't get the Dudley Boyz tonight, they'd have to take care of the Rock instead. Albert growled that they would make Rock pay, and that this was for the injured Trish! Down another corridor, the Rock was seen leaving his dressing room. With a look of fierce determination on his face, 'the Brahma Bull' was out to avenge his loss from last night - a handicap match pitting the Rock against Test and Albert, up next!
We returned to see Mick Foley holding a sweeping brush in the halls of the TD Waterhouse Centre, where he was engaging in a "rebooking of the territory" with none other than Crash Holly. Mick asked the former WWF Hardcore Champion that he didn't give himself credit, he had a great mind for the business - putting Savio Vega on top of the World Wrestling Federation back in 1996 would have made huge business! Crash thanked Mick and told him how he envisions himself as a future WWF Light Heavyweight Champion, to which Foley commented that he could do better than that. Why not WWF Intercontinental Champion, or even WWF Champion? Crash thought about it as Mick told him he had low self esteem. Chris Benoit then walked up to the two, laughing at 'the Hardcore Legend' holding a broom in his hand. Benoit joked that Foley wore the exact same as the janitor as he did when he was the Commissioner - and he still looked homeless! To an irked Mick Foley, Benoit got in his face and advised he get back to work, before telling Crash that he wasn't afraid to take him down with the Crossface either. Benoit skulked away, causing an irate Mick to leave and sweep some more arena floors. Crash came out of deep thought, asking nobody in particular what "low self esteem" meant! . 4) The Rock def. WWF Tag Team Champions T&A (5:28)After unfortunately coming up short in his WWF Championship encounter with 'the Megastar' Kurt Angle last night at the Survivor Series, the Rock lashed out on the Olympic Gold Medalist, leaving him laying after a big People's Elbow, to send the fans home happy! In hindsight it was a bad move, as the new powers that be Shane and Stephanie McMahon had decreed that Rock would be banned from WWF Championship opportunities for the foreseeable future, and would meet the WWF Tag Team Champions on his own tonight. After manager Trish Stratus was powerbombed through a table by the Dudley Boyz last night, T&A had some frustrations to take care, and they looked to teach Rock a lesson here tonight. Rock had a lot to prove, starting off by combating both men at once with succession clotheslines! Rock struck Test with a Samoan drop, when Test stopped him dead in his tracks with a big gutwrench powerbomb! T&A had their work cut out for them, dissecting Rock and taking it in turns, with a double flapjack scoring a near fall. Albert rushed Rock with a big splash in the corner, followed by Test with a big boot for a near fall, but no matter what they tried, Rock refused to stay down! Test came in and looked for a pumphandle slam, but Rock fired out with a floatover DDT! Rock gained a second breath, scoring with a spinebuster for 'the Freight Train' before sending an inbound Test over the top rope to the floor, where he'd placed a portrait picture of Trish Stratus! Rock scored with the People's Elbow on Albert, but Kurt Angle hit the ring, clocking Rock with the WWF Championship belt!
The people in Orlando despised the WWF Champion as he proceeded to put the boots to the Rock, in a rage after 'the People's Champ' had assaulted him after their match at the Survivor Series! Kurt Angle put the boots to the Rock while the gazelles, T&A climbed into the ring. Angle held Rock up for a big boot from Test, but Rock broke free and clothesline Test down! Rock dumped Albert out to the floor, when 'the Megastar' came from behind with the Olympic Slam! The people booed loudly, the WWF Tag Team Champions returning to the ring whilst Angle applied the Ankle Lock on Rock once again - but the Dudley Boyz suddenly hit the ring to fight it out with T&A! T&A had been waiting for this since Trish Stratus was put through a table twenty-four hours ago, and the fight was now on, spreading to the floor! Angle sized Rock up for another Olympic Slam in the ring, but Chris Jericho would make a charge for the ring, tackling the WWF Champion with strikes! Angle finally escaped his wrath, with Y2J helping Rock back up to his feet! Y2J still had a score to settle with the Olympian!
. Edge and Christian were backstage watching the action unfold, but their complaint wasn't with Chris Jericho and the Rock - it was with T&A! Christian claimed that Test and Albert didn't deserve the WWF Tag Team Championships, remarking how they never even got their rematch from when they lost the titles! Edge reminded Christian that after they beat the APA tonight they would surely be back in the running for the gold, after all, they were Coalition! Christian agreed, "Beavis and Butthead" could wait, because they were the guys that made D-Generation X split up, and pushed Mick Foley to go for his dream job of cleaning toilets! The Canadians laughed when Christian pulled out the kazoo and recited the APA's theme song - whilst Edge did lyrics! The brothers were prepared for competition against Bradshaw and Faarooq.
In the backstage area Triple H was seen leaving the TD Waterhouse Centre, 'the Game' wasting no time in walking towards the parking lot. Kevin Kelly was not far behind him, wanting to get 'the Cerebral Assassin's feelings about X-Pac as shown earlier tonight. Triple H simply looked at Kevin and told him that first it was his wife, and then it was his friends. He doesn't know where X-Pac could have gone, but he sure as hell was going to find him. And when he does, payback will be a b*tch when he gets his hands on him! This spelled trouble for X-Pac.
. 5) Rikishi (c) def. Tazz to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship (3:25)These two men had met previously in an explosive battle back at SummerSlam in August, followed up with a chaotic Falls Count Anywhere match here on RAW is WAR, that would wind up in the loading dock of the arena! With the new rulers of the World Wrestling Federation, Stephanie and Shane McMahon, the two had already made a handful of decisions, one of which granting Tazz a shot at the WWF Intercontinental Championship tonight despite attributing a lengthy losing streak as of late. Rikishi looked to continue his reign, as 'the One Man Crime Scene' clobbered him upon entry to the ring. Rikishi easily fired back, a butt bump in the corner managing to knock him down! 'Big Kish' tried the Stinkface early, though the thug was able to roll out to the floor quickly. The Samoan came after him and chased him back inside, where a chopblock enabled Tazz to go to work on the legs of the 400-pound champ! Tazz dropped several elbows across the knee and hyperextended it where he could, when Rikishi powered Tazz across the ring! A belly-to-back suplex on 'the Human Suplex Machine' connected for a near fall, when Tazz broke out of a Samoan drop and scored an impressive capture suplex! It was freak strength as Tazz then looked for the Tazzmission - just for Rikishi to sandwich him into the corner. Tazz went down, and Rikishi saw his chance: scoring with the Banzai Drop to pick up the win!
Rikishi had once again picked up the victory to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Tazz, but 'Big Kish' took his sweet time in returning to his feet, after dropping the Banzai on 'the One Man Crime Scene'. The 400-pound Samoan grabbed his sunglasses and looked ready to bust a move for the people in Orlando, when all of a sudden Eddie Guerrero came running down the rampway - blasting Rikishi from behind! Eddie stomped on the leg of 'Big Kish' before picking up the title belt and slamming it into the head of the champ! Guerrero had beaten his ex-fiancee Chyna last night at Survivor Series, and now looked to take back the title he lost last month, when the hard-headed Samoan absorbed the blow - responding with a superkick to send 'Latino Heat' running! Rikishi resumed dancing, while Eddie backed away with a sneaky look on his face.
. In the office of the APA, Debra was seen prancing around in lingerie and a blazer, placing a tray of drinks down on the table for the APA, Matt Hardy and Lita. Bradshaw couldn't take his eyes away from Debra's chest, while Faarooq thanked Debra politely. Matt sipped on a Diet Coke, while Bradshaw apologized that she had to do this but their protective services cost more than she thought! Debra instead smiled, thanking them for letting her make it up to them. The Texan was momentarily distracted, but Faarooq woke everybody up by slamming his fist on the table. The night wasn't done yet, and they needed to think up a battle plan for Edge and Christian. Matt agreed with them, when Bradshaw remarked that his brother Jeff was out on the shelf, and Matt didn't even drink. What good could he be? Bradshaw stood up and told Faarooq that not only could they take care of Edge and Christian, they could take care of the Right to Censor too - they knew they were coming! The APA left, leaving Matt to laugh in response. He then looked right to see Lita had chugged her beer!
Back live, Chris Benoit was seen doing squats in the dressing room. Amping himself for the match with Stone Cold Steve Austin, there was a knock on the door and in walked WWF Champion Kurt Angle. 'The Megastar' was furious about Chris Jericho getting in the way of what he wanted to do to the Rock, but 'the Rabid Wolverine' wondered what Kurt was doing. Angle was here to talk to his Coalition confidante! As Benoit continued doing squats, Angle noted he had his match with Austin tonight - a man that tried to make him out to be the bad guy! He didn't run Stone Cold over, but he totally would if he could! Benoit stopped to give Angle a look before continuing, when the Olympic Gold Medalist brought up their conversation from Survivor Series last night. Benoit had said that he was coming for the WWF Championship, but he was joking - right? Benoit again stopped to look at Kurt again, before breaking out into laughter! Benoit left to continue his preparation elsewhere, leaving Angle laughing along with the Canadian's apparent sense of humor!
. Back live on RAW is WAR, Edge and Christian made their way down to the ring, particularly full of themselves after assisting in the Coalition's defeat of D-Generation X last night at the Survivor Series. The Canadian brothers proudly stood in the ring, where Christian greeted all of their Floridian fans to the cheers of the women, and loud boos of the men in attendance. Edge remarked that hot off the heels of another perfect victory for the Coalition, they were shockingly pleased to announce how excited they were to come to Orlando! Unfortunately, it wasn't the part of Orlando they'd prefer to be. Christian claimed their joy after beating DX last night, they hoped to see the true sights of Orlando - not to be confused with the Orlando Magic! They hoped to see Disneyland, go to Universal Studios, but before any of that they were looking for WWF Tag Team Championship gold. Edge told the fans to make no mistake, they totally reeked of awesomeness, but they were ready to wear gold around their waists! The APA soon interrupted, with Bradshaw and Faarooq coming to the ring, wasting no time! 6) Edge and Christian def. The APA (4:12)It was a battle of tag teams that were came out on the winning side of their respective Survivor Series elimination matches, twenty-four hours ago. Edge and Christian were a part of Team McMahon's Coalition, defeating Team Foley's D-Generation X to grant Shane and Stephanie McMahon power over the World Wrestling Federation. As for the APA, they would be victorious alongside the Hardy Boyz in beating the Right to Censor. The Canadians had made a claim that they wanted the WWF Tag Team Championships back, but would first have to get past the two bar room brawlers responsible for orchestrating an attack on the RTC earlier tonight, Bradshaw and Faarooq. Edge tried his best early, just to crossbody into the waiting arms of Bradshaw with a fallaway slam! The APA double teamed Edge in the corner, until he reversed a powerslam into the Edge-o-matic for a near fall. The tag was made to Christian, and both acted in grounding Faarooq while the fans cheered for Faarooq. Finally, Faarooq caught Edge off-guard with a hard-hitting clothesline when the tag was made to Christian. Christian flew off the top into the arms of a spinebuster - and the tag was made! Bradshaw hit hard and fast, scoring a near fall on Christian when Edge made the save. Steven Richards ran down to ringside, climbing onto the apron and ducking a swing from Bradshaw. From behind came Christian, who dropped him with the Unprettier - Edge and Christian stealing the win!
Edge and Christian had taken the win off the distraction, but were fast to escape the ring as the Right to Censor quickly arrived to continue their beatdown on the APA! Bull Buchanan and the Goodfather put the boots to Bradshaw when Faarooq looked to come to his partner's aid, just to be trounced by Mark Henry! Steven barked orders to his boys in the RTC, when out ran Matt Hardy and Lita! Matt caught Goodfather off-guard with the Side Effect, while Lita soared with the flying headscissors on Buchanan! Matt tried to cut down 'the Secret Weapon', when Steven blindsighted him with an errant Steven Kick! Lita was grabbed by the hair by Mark Henry, before dramatically shoving her to the ground. The RTC left standing tall, Richards more than pleased with how this night was ending!
. We suddenly cut backstage, where Shawn Michaels was seen arriving late to the TD Waterhouse Centre! 'The Heartbreak Kid' had tried to save the day for Mick Foley alongside D-Generation X last night at the Survivor Series, but with X-Pac allegedly still in the building, you had to imagine why the WWF Board of Directors member was here tonight!
In a stairwell of the backstage area, Jonathan Coachman caught up with a loitering Eddie Guerrero, who bore a confident expression on his face. The Coach wanted to know why 'Latino Heat' involved himself in the WWF Intercontinental Champion Rikishi's match earlier tonight, when Eddie wrapped his arm around Coach warmly. He asked him why he wasn't asking him about when he kicked his 'Mamacita' Chyna's ass last night at the Survivor Series! In case he was wondering, Eddie felt great about it, it was a piece of cake! As far as 'Big Kish' went, in his eyes Rikishi had something he wanted back. He'd beaten him once before, and just because he weighed 400-pounds and had the coconut head of a real Samoan did not mean he could be underestimated! Eddie whispered an eye for an eye in Coach's ear, before patting him on the back and walking away grinning.
. In the arena, William Regal and Joe E. Legend had taken to the ring, with 'the Goodwill Ambassador' ready for his opportunity at the WWF European Championship. The Englishman's protege Joe E. began to address the people, ordering all of the reprobates in Orlando, Florida to pardon their manners while a real gentleman speaks! The Brit was surprised to hear such a statement said and warned him to conduct himself better, before giving a warm welcome to all of the litterbugs and beach bums occupying this fair city! William talked about how thrilling it must be to be in his presence tonight, because tonight he would be beating D-Lo Brown and showing each and every one of them what a real champion of Europe looks like. He commented on D-Lo's "ghetto" character traits and asked the people if that's what they really expected of a WWF European Champion, to which the fans applauded. Finally D-Lo Brown interrupted the Englishman's debate, coming out to the ramp and asking Regal what his problem was. And what was the deal with that creepy Joe E. Legend following him around like a lost puppy? D-Lo said he wasn't what you'd expect from a champion of Europe, but in his ghetto background there was a word used to describe people like William Regal: "whack!" Regal was appalled, as Brown came down to the ring to get this title match underway!7) D-Lo Brown (c) def. William Regal to retain the WWF European Championship (3:41)In recent weeks, D-Lo Brown has proven himself as a worthy WWF European Champion in combating the likes of Joe E. Legend and 'the Goodwill Ambassador' himself. Despite this, William Regal had failed to see the appeal of a man like Brown as the WWF Superstar to represent his home continent of Europe, and made it his quest to put a stop to his title reign. Regal and Legend were successful in putting away Brown and Val Venis last night on Sunday Night Heat, and after some sucking up to Shane and Stephanie McMahon, Regal was handed this opportunity tonight to take the gold for himself. D-Lo fought courageously early on, dropping the challenger with a leg lariat and a powerbomb for a near fall. Joe E. Legend then tripped D-Lo coming off the ropes, allowing Regal to ground the champ and work over his back with a surfboard stretch. His knee in the spine of D-Lo, he was able to battle back, catching Regal on the jaw with another impressive dropkick! D-Lo tried to climb to the top rope when Joe E. again grabbed the ankle of the champ, when Val Venis ran down to ringside, to clobber the Englishman's protege! Regal looked for a superplex on D-Lo, who knocked Regal down - and the Lo Down connected to retain the title!
Despite William Regal and Joe E. Legend's best efforts, D-Lo Brown had once again prevailed with the WWF European Championship! D-Lo had his hand raised, when the man that helped him retain the title, Val Venis stepped into the ring. 'The Big Valbowski' had the title belt in his hands and was admiring it, when Val handed over to D-Lo in a show of appreciation. Some words were exchanged between the two as Val left - D-Lo acknowledging the likelihood of Val Venis wanting his say in a future opportunity at the WWF European Championship.
. In their office Stephanie and Shane McMahon were seated on the couch discussing the virtues of the WWF European Championship. Both were in agreement of William Regal more than being deserving of the title. In walked the WWF Champion Kurt Angle, who was still miffed with what went down between he and Chris Jericho earlier tonight. Steph comforted her boyfriend, while 'the Megastar' lamented what both Chris Benoit and the Big Show had told him tonight. The Olympic Gold Medalist asked them if they thought he was capable of running Stone Cold Steve Austin down, and neither believed he did. He asked why, causing an awkward silence! Finally the conversation went forgotten about as Mick Foley came in with his mop bucket in hand. As Mick explained how much he had enjoyed tonight, claiming that deep cleaning made him forget all of his worries! Shane smirked in response, glad to hear - because for the ex-Commissioner, he would be doing this each and every single night! Mick nodded and reasoned that he hoped one day there would be no hard feelings, when he dropped the disgusting mop bucket all over the feet of 'the Billion Dollar Princess!' Mick nonchalantly wished the Coalition trio a nice day and left, leaving Steph in shock at her ruined new shoes!
. In the hall, Chris Benoit was stretching his neck in preparation for the main event. 'The Rabid Wolverine' was coming off of winning the elimination match last night for the Coalition, by forcing Triple H to tap out to the Crossface. But there was more on his mind, awaiting a rematch from No Mercy coming up in a few short moments. In another corridor, Stone Cold Steve Austin was suited and booted for a fight, twenty-four hours after a high-risk and hellacious Last Man Standing match with Kane. The main event was expected to be physical, and it was coming up next!8) Stone Cold Steve Austin def. Chris Benoit (7:29)Coming off of momentous victories last night at the Survivor Series, there was still much bad blood shared between 'the Texas Rattlesnake' and 'the Rabid Wolverine'. After fighting with every ounce of energy he had to put a stop to 'the Big Red Machine' Kane's path of destruction in Last Man Standing, Stone Cold Steve Austin had turned his attention to the reason he returned to the ring in the first, and that was to find the person responsible for running him down one year ago. Chris Benoit had been waiting since No Mercy for this moment, where he was the victim of a hell-bound beating from Austin in a Non-Sanctioned match. And following the tough Texan's implication of the WWF Champion Kurt Angle, Benoit had taken it upon himself to take his chance to challenge Austin here tonight.
Austin started right out of the gate, pouncing Benoit with a Lou Thesz press and hammering away at the Canadian. He stomped a mudhole on the Coalition member, when he was suddenly blind-sighted by a kitchen sink knee to the abdomen! Benoit hammered on Austin now, beating on his chest with some knife-edged chops. Austin tried to fight back and succeeded with a suplex, when Benoit returned the favor: a snap suplex of his own affecting 'the Rattlesnake's strategy. Benoit scored a near fall with a backbreaker when he looked to focus on the previously damaged spine of Stone Cold, as an STF went applied, just for Austin to make the ropes! Austin had quit from worse as seen last night, but it remained to be seen whether he had been injured in the war against Kane, just twenty-four hours ago. Again Austin tried to fire back, landing another Lou Thesz press and following up by driving the pinpoint of his elbow into the head of 'the Wolverine!' Austin looked for the Stone Cold Stunner just for Benoit to block it, and a Sharpshooter went applied! Austin had to be in a world of hurt, with Benoit applying increased pressure on his spine. Austin looked to be on his way to tapping out, when he managed to make the ropes again! Benoit was losing his temper and looked to make Austin tap with the Crossface, when Austin dropped him with the Stunner, sending Benoit out to the floor! Irate, Austin followed, when WWF Champion Kurt Angle ran down to the ringside just to get blasted with right hands by Stone Cold! Austin had been looking for Angle all night, but the distraction allowed Benoit to jump him from behind! Benoit climbed up to the top rope for the Diving Headbutt when Angle jumped on the apron to try and get to Austin! Benoit screamed at him when Austin rocked the WWF Champion to the floor - crotching Benoit in the process! Austin sized Benoit up, before dropping him with the Stunner for the win!
Stone Cold Steve Austin had beaten Kane in Last Man Standing last night, but Chris Benoit as well here tonight! 'The Texas Rattlesnake' had even overcome the interference from WWF Champion Kurt Angle, when Angle immediately jumped Austin from behind! Stone Cold didn't even get a chance to have his hand raised, with 'the Megastar' looking to continue his attack after targeting the Rock earlier tonight! Austin put up a fight when 'the Rabid Wolverine' jumped in - quickly turning things in a two-on-one attack! Benoit delivered a big German suplex to Austin, but Benoit suddenly shoved Angle out of anger for costing him the match. Angle stood his ground against the cold-hearted Canadian, allowing Austin to drop the Olympic Gold Medalist with a Stone Cold Stunner! Austin appeared unstoppable, when Chris Benoit jumped him once again from behind - locking him in the unforgiving Crossface! Benoit had made Triple H tap out to this hold twenty-four hours earlier, and Austin's surgically repaired neck had to be feeling the effects! Austin was trapped in the hold, but Shawn Michaels suddenly rushed down to the ring! 'The Heartbreak Kid' had had several run-ins with Austin as of late, and now looked to avenge D-Generation X's loss from last night: a flying clothesline knocking Benoit down! Shawn started to tune up the band, a Sweet Chin Music in the Canadian's future...but HBK super kicked Stone Cold!
The people in Orlando were shocked, as Chris Benoit rolled out to the floor in confusion! 'The Rabid Wolverine' didn't know what to make of this, as the WWF Board of Directors member inexplicably pulled a black leather glove from out of his jeans! 'The Heartbreak Kid' screamed at Austin, as he began to open him up with a series of hard-hitting punches to the face of 'the Texas Rattlesnake!' Why was Michaels doing this? Austin was a bloodied mess as a result, when HBK tuned up the band one more time, dropping Austin with a second Sweet Chin Music! The TD Waterhouse Centre were repulsed by HBK's actions as he took to a microphone and stood over the fallen 'Rattlesnake'. He told Austin that he didn't look like a tough son of a b*tch anymore, reminding him all about Boston, Massachusetts at WrestleMania XIV - where Austin ended his career. Michaels smirked, uttering the words Steve had never expected to hear - how he had tried to end Stone Cold's too! Michaels left to loud boos, with the cryptic statement speaking a thousand words. Shawn Michaels was the man responsible for the hit-and-run attack on Stone Cold, and nobody could believe it!
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Post by ✖ AJ on Sept 1, 2020 8:37:04 GMT -5
MY GOD IT'S REY MYSTERIO CAN YOU SMELL WHAT REY MYSTERIO IS COOKIN'! MY GOD! WHO IS IT? WHO IS IT? WHO IS IT? I DO NOT KNOW KING! BOBBY LASHLEY! THAT'S IT I'LL BE A SON OF A BITCH! ...BRET SHAWN MICHAELS?
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Post by dgmc on Sept 1, 2020 12:56:43 GMT -5
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Post by DTP. on Sept 3, 2020 13:22:14 GMT -5
SmackDown! - November 23, 2000 National Car Rental Arena in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Broadcast on UPN Taped November 21, 2000
A video package aired, taking us back to the dramatic events of RAW is WAR last Monday night. Under the new leadership of Shane and Stephanie McMahon, Stone Cold Steve Austin did not enjoy the McMahon siblings' way of doing business. After sending Kane twenty-plus feet from the side of the stage to the depths of hell in Last Man Standing the night prior, Austin was in full belief that someone within the Coalition was responsible for running down him down one year ago. Chris Benoit threw out the challenge, calling Austin out for retaliation from No Mercy last month, where 'the Texas Rattlesnake' had beaten him to a bloody pulp in a Non-Sanctioned fight. Stone Cold overcame the odds of the relentless 'Rabid Wolverine', when WWF Champion Kurt Angle hit the ring to gang up on Austin! Austin held his own but the Coalition's numbers game was too much for 'the Rattlesnake', when Shawn Michaels hit the ring! Michaels took care of Benoit, but in going for a Sweet Chin Music shoockingly struck Austin! Michaels gloved his fist and beat Austin to a bloody pulp in a horrific scene, before declaring to the world that it was HBK who was behind the hit-and-run attempt on Austin's life last year!
The opening video package aired, bringing us to Fort Lauderdale, Florida for the a special, festive edition of Thanksgiving SmackDown - the first under Shane and Stephanie McMahon's new leadership! Pyrotechnics erupted in the rafters and across the stage, with a hot house crammed into the National Car Rental Arena tonight! Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler welcomed us to SmackDown, just three nights after one of the most shocking scenes in World Wrestling Federation history. They talked about how Stone Cold Steve Austin would be here tonight, but also, in the main event we would see the forces of the Rock, Chris Jericho and the Dudley Boyz team up to battle the WWF Tag Team Champions T&A, Edge and Christian!
. The man of the hour's music was heard, as the Floridian crowd erupted in a huge chorus of boos for 'the Heartbreak Kid'. Shawn Michaels mockingly strutted to the people, dressed in all black, making his way down to the ring. After his actions last Monday night, it was curious as to where Stone Cold Steve Austin was, and what had to be going through 'the Texas Rattlesnake's head as his attacker climbed into the ring to address his decisions! HBK was met with loud "assh*le" chants, though Shawn slapped his gums and told the people that he knew what was on everybody's mind: why Shawn, why? The WWF Board of Director member wanted to clear the air right here and now, but first wanted to paint a picture for them. He spoke out about how long he had been a part of the World Wrestling Federation. He may have been Commissioner, and he may be on the WWF Board of Directors, but long before any of that, he was 'the Showstopper'. He wasn't just that, he was 'the Main Event'. People called him 'Mr. WrestleMania', because to steal Triple H's line, he was just that damn good! Shawn noted how less than three years ago, he was the WWF Champion walking into the Grand Daddy of Them All to meet the toughest S.O.B walking God's green Earth - and what happened? Stone Cold Steve Austin didn't just open a can of whoop ass on him, he damn well ended his career!
'The Heartbreak Kid ignored the shower of hatred induced by the fans in attendance, telling of how Stone Cold talked about having his livelihood nearly taken away from him. He said he lived and breathed this business, and that was nearly taken from him by one man...Shawn Michaels! HBK claimed that the people could boo him until they were all voiceless, but the way he saw it was that it was an eye for an eye! Austin forced him into retirement in the absolute prime of his career with a spinal surgery, and had taken away what he loved more than anything! If there was any doubt in anyone's mind as to how selfish, self-centred and thick-skulled 'the Texas Rattlesnake' was, he got what he had coming to him - and he didn't even see it coming! Michaels explained that he was the man pulling the strings for a whole year, and not one of them had any idea that it was he who called the shots! Suddenly the WWF Board of Directors member would go interrupted however, by none other than Austin's longtime friend Jim Ross! J.R. came stomping down to the ring to a humble ovation from the people in Fort Lauderdale, as the voice of RAW is WAR got on the microphone to confront HBK! J.R. had come out here to speak on behalf of his longtime friend Stone Cold, who hadn't even gotten to the building yet tonight. Jim was astounded by what Shawn Michaels had revealed, noting how long he had known 'the Heartbreak Kid'. They had their own relationship, and it went back years!
Jim told Shawn that he knew that he was capable of some downright despicable things, but what HBK had revealed to the world both Monday and tonight had exposed him to be the most insincere, yellow-bellied rat b*stard he had ever known in his life! The place erupted, chanting Jim Ross's name, as he told HBK that if he was a real man, he would have told Stone Cold all of this to his faith: demanding Shawn speak up and let Stone Cold get the revenge he deserved, for what he'd done! The people desperately wanted 'the Texas Rattlesnake', but Shawn instead laughed at J.R's attempts at a resolve. Michaels claimed that J.R. just didn't get it. This wasn't about what was fair - hell, what happened one year ago was as close enough to fair as you could get it - Shawn told Jim Ross that he was right. They may have known each other a long time as well. He could do some pretty dirty things, but how did he never see it coming? Shawn told J.R. that he was like each and every idiot in this building, and reiterated that now it was he who was calling the shots! Michaels claimed himself to being the last real outlaw in the World Wrestling Federation, and if Austin had the balls to come for revenge? He'd just have to find him. Michaels dropped the mic and exited the ring, leaving J.R. shaking his head in rage. Michaels left with confidence, but all eyes would now be on Stone Cold once he arrived here. What would he do to his attacker when he found out he was here?
. Shane and Stephanie McMahon were on the edge of their seats in their office, in absolutely awe at what 'the Heartbreak Kid' Shawn Michaels had told Jim Ross and the entire world moments ago. Shane was stunned by the turn in character for HBK, telling his sister despite the Coalition's problems with Shawn, maybe they had the wrong idea about him! Stephanie dismissed it, claiming no matter what, Michaels was still his ex-husband Triple H's best friend, and that she hated his guts! In walked Edge and Christian to greet the McMahons, the Canadians greeting the new power siblings by bringing up the big win at the Survivor Series. Shane hugged each of them while 'the Billion Dollar Princess' personally thanked them for making sure the Coalition came out victorious. Christian explained that the pleasure was all theirs. Edge requested a favor to ask, wanting a shot at the WWF Tag Team Champions, T&A! Shane liked the idea, but asked them to put it on ice for one night. They had to help them take care of the Rock, Chris Jericho and the Dudley Boyz first, and that meant they had to be on the same page as Albert and Test. Steph immediately granted the title shot for this Monday on RAW is WAR, and the brothers high fived one another in celebration! They thanked her and headed out, leaving Shane to ask why she did that! In her eyes it was simple: she still hated Test!
Back on SmackDown, after a controversial explanation as to why he ran down Stone Cold Steve Austin one year ago, Shawn Michaels was seen walking down the halls of the National Car Rental Arena. It seemed as though 'the Heartbreak Kid's business here tonight had concluded, when HBK opened the doors to the parking lot to be met by none other than Billy Gunn! Mr. Ass confronted his fellow D-Generation X member, wanting to know what his problem was. They were supposed to be DX, and they may have had their issues with Stone Cold Steve Austin, but he felt like he and Triple H deserved answers! HBK ignored Billy and opened his car door, telling Billy that he may be right. He may owe he and 'the Game' answers. But for the first time in a long time, he had one more than two words for Billy Gunn: "get a clue!" Michaels got in and slammed the car door, driving away from the building! It appeared that D-Generation X had imploded permanently after the Survivor Series.
. In the arena William Regal and Joe E. Legend made their way out to a chorus of boos from the stacked house in Fort Lauderdale, where 'the Goodwill Ambassador' proudly saluted the people with a wave. Joe E. instead supported his mentor as the two wandered around the ringside area. After a replay aired, reviewing how Regal failed to beat D-Lo Brown for the WWF European Championship on RAW is WAR, it was clear that the Englishman and his protege were joining Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler on commentary, ahead of D-Lo's title defense against Val Venis! 1) D-Lo Brown (c) def. Val Venis to retain the WWF European Championship (5:15)In D-Lo Brown's ongoing problems with William Regal and his appointed protege Joe E. Legend, it had been Val Venis who had repeatedly come to the WWF European Champion's aid. Three nights ago on RAW is WAR, 'the Big Valbowski' fended off Joe E while Brown took care of 'the Goodwill Ambassador', but it was Val Venis who would hand D-Lo his title. Words were exchanged, and this match was personally requested by the challenger - two Superstars out for the gold tonight. Regal denounced both on commentary and took time to enlighten Legend on the United Kingdom, while inside D-Lo started strong with a spinebuster getting a near fall. He scored with a leg lariat, before climbing up top just for Val to block a missile dropkick! Venis planted Brown with a back suplex for a near fall, before gyrating his crotch to the sheer disgust of Regal and Legend. Brown made a comeback and got a near fall from a running powerbomb, before heading for the top rope. The Lo Down looked to be near, but Val sprung up and scored with a superplex bringing both men crashing to the canvas! A Full Nelson slam was executed, when 'the Valbowski' headed up top himself now. Venis thrusted his hips for the Money Shot, but D-Lo this time got back up and knocked Val silly: a Sky High connecting! Brown went up and landed the Lo Down, retaining the title!
D-Lo Brown had pulled off another successful WWF European Championship defense, but as the champ was about to be handed his title, Joe E. Legend left commentary, jumping him from behind! William Regal left commentary not far behind him, with 'the Goodwill Ambassador' putting the boots to Brown with his protege Joe E! Regal locked in the Regal Stretch on the WWF European Champion before releasing it, and snatching the title belt for himself! The European appeared to be about to leave with it, when Val Venis came in with a spinout powerbomb for Legend, and a clothesline sent Regal out to the floor! Regal had been besmirched, as Val picked up the title belt and observed it. Saddened by the loss, he looked at D-Lo and passed him his title belt. Moments passed, when Val helped D-Lo to his feet for a show of respect between two equally matched competitors.
. Backstage, Rikishi was seen removing his Phat Wear trackpants. The WWF Intercontinental Champion's wide load was on full display, while an energized Grandmaster Sexay frantically moonwalked around his 400-pound buddy. Sexay was stoked for tonight, claiming that he couldn't wait to give Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko a thrashing, courtesy of two-thirds of Too Cool! 'Big Kish' however remained cool in calming a psyched Grandmaster down. The Samoan told him how he knew Scotty 2 Hotty would be watching, and that meant Sexay had something to prove. That even with one of them missing, he could still get the job done in the ring. That way when Scotty came back from the sidelines, Too Cool could once again part with a rematch for the WWF Tag Team Championship. Sexay was excited and told 'Big Kish' he was going to go prepare, leaving 'Big Kish' to laugh at his tag partner's absurd pre-match ritual.
. Elsewhere, Al Snow was seen heading down the hall having a conversation with Head. The two yammered back and forth with each other, when they abruptly bumped into Shane McMahon. Al greeted him cordially, but Shane O'Mac patted him on the shoulder and asked if he could have a word. Al asked if Head needed to cover his ears, and Shane thought about it before concluding that it didn't matter. Shane couldn't help but notice that he'd been talking to his good friend Mick Foley. That didn't sit well with him, because he was getting in the way of the ex-Commissioner doing his new job. Al was sorry, but Shane told him he would be, because tonight he'd have a match - and it was coming up next! Shane smiled, patted his back and wished Snow luck, with Al wanting to know who his opponent would be!
Back on SmackDown, Mick Foley was settling into his new position as the World Wrestling Federation's official janitor, sweeping the floors in the backstage area. 'The Hardcore Legend' was in high spirits singing Stone Cold Steve Austin's theme music by Disturbed, when Jonathan Coachman showed up to ask how things were going. Mick claimed that all things considered, he was just glad that his hefty, hefty contract was still being fulfilled - at the cost of his dignity, he was having a lot of fun just hanging out cleaning things up! Foley grinned his toothless grin but came face to face with a smug Lance Storm. The WWF Hardcore Champion claimed it to be poetic that Mick went from Commissioner to caretaker, laughing at Mick's expense. Storm reminded him of how much garbage he'd put him through, but now? He was reaping the benefits. Mick asked Lance how it felt to have no friends, but 'the Pride of Calgary' responded by spilling his coffee all over the freshly swept floor! Lance told Mick to grab his mop, because he'd need it.
. 2) Big Show def. Al Snow (1:25)With the new rules in place by Shane and Stephanie McMahon last Monday on RAW is WAR, it seemed that Al Snow was in violation of one of their more prioritized rulings. When Al wound up doing the former Commissioner's chore of scrubbing the toilets' floor tiles three nights ago, it had left him to take the heat for allegedly "distracting" Mick Foley from his new duties. Al Snow had been thrown into the deep end with no announced opponent declared, when it was revealed to be none other than the 500-pound Big Show. 'The Giant' was in a foul mood after losing to Chris Jericho at the Survivor Series, and immediately caught Snow as he came over the top rope with a dive attempt. Show smashed him spine-first into the ring post, before gorilla pressing him back into the ring. Snow hoped to fight back, but walked straight into a big boot from the aggressive seven-footer. He punished Al with some fierce chops in the corner, before crushing him with a big sidewalk slam! Show wasn't pleased enough however, powering Al up by the throat and delivering a massive one-handed Chokeslam for a finite win!
The Big Show was victorious in what was largely a one-sided impromptu match, but was not yet content with his win over Al Snow. Furious over the loss to Chris Jericho, 'the Giant' grabbed Al by the throat again before planting him with another big Chokeslam for good measure! Show raised his huge palm and roared to the disapproving Florida crowd, when Chris Jericho came out to come for more of the Big Show! Jericho aimed to chop Show down with some quick leg kicks and a chop block, when Edge and Christian arrived - Edge taking Y2J down hard with a spear! The Coalition took to beating on Jericho, with 'the Giant' standing on the back of Y2J in the corner!
Chris Jericho had this coming from the win back at the Survivor Series, but the crowd suddenly exploded upon the arrival of the Rock! 'The Brahma Bull' rushed the ring with right hands for the Big Show, before catching Edge with a Samoan drop! Christian tried attacking from behind when Jericho took him down with the Walls of Jericho, while Big Show found himself clotheslined out to the floor! Rock scored with the Rock Bottom on Edge, with the Coalition ran from the ring. There would be no more WWF Championship opportunities for 'the People's Champ' anytime soon, but Rock and Jericho were more than ready for our eight-man tag team main event tonight!
. Backstage, the place exploded as Stone Cold Steve Austin was seen arriving at the National Car Rental Arena! 'The Texas Rattlesnake' was in no mood with the bandaid on his forehead telling the story! Austin immediately grabbed Crash Holly by the collar, demanding to know if he had seen Shawn Michaels. 'The Houdini of Hardcore' panicked to the point Austin released him, while Steve shouted out for 'the Heartbreak Kid's ass! 'The Texas Rattlesnake' stomped around until coming across an equally aggravated Billy Gunn. Austin was ready to swing for the fences, but Mr. Ass delivered the bad news: Shawn had already left. Stone Cold groaned as Billy explained that he thought Michaels should meet him face to face, but Austin was already halfway down the hall! Austin was heading for the ring, with his attacker firmly on his mind after the savage beating, Monday!
The glass shattered, bringing us back to SmackDown, where out with a purpose walked Stone Cold Steve Austin. He was seething with rage, the bandaid visible on his forehead after the savage beatin he received three nights ago on RAW is WAR. 'The Texas Rattlesnake' wasted no time grabbing a microphone, telling the people straight away that he didn't give a damn if he was here or not, Shawn Michaels had signed his own death warrant as far as he was concerned! Austin said 'the Heartbreak Kid' can jump him when he least expected it, he could b*tch and moan about the fact that Stone Cold took away his career. But that was all besides the point that HBK tried taking away his ability to even walk let alone fight, and for that he was going to make it a point to make that son of a b*tch pay for what he did! Austin claimed that Shawn could walk around proclaiming himself as retired, but it didn't really mean that much to him, because sooner than later Stone Cold was going to give Michaels the absolute beating of his life! Austin paced back and forth with a head full of steam, when inexplicably the Right to Censor made their way out to the stage! Steven Richards, Bull Buchanan and the Goodfather walked out to the arena, with Steven leading the RTC with a microphone in hand. He apologized to Steve for what went down last Monday night, where it was revealed that it was Shawn Michaels who ran him down. The RTC were also sorry that Steve received an absolute pounding, courtesy of 'the Heartbreak Kid'. The leader of the group wanted to clear things up, they did not condone the actions of Shawn Michaels, and as far as Stone Cold went: they really wanted to help where they could!
Austin quizzed Richards on the matter, when the leader noted all of Austin's characteristics. He abused alcohol, he was violent, he was a loner, and he cursed his mouth off whenever he could! But with the RTC on his side, Stone Cold couldn't just have the back-up needed to find Shawn Michaels - it wasn't just the resources he could have. What the RTC offered for Steve Austin was a new life, a rehabilitated and reimagined Stone Cold! Cleaner, sober, and better! Goodfather and Buchanan were all smiles, but Austin wasn't having any of it. He asked Steven if the uniform was compulsory, because the fact of the matter was they all looked like a bunch of jackasses! Austin told Steven up close and personal that he appreciated the offer - but declined it by flipping him the bird! Austin dropped Steven with the Stunner, when Buchanan and Goodfather pounced Stone Cold! Austin was able to fight back with a Lou Thesz press taking Goodfather down, before dropping Bull with another Stunner! Austin grabbed a steel chair from ringside and returned to duck a clothesline from Buchanan - smashing the chair over his head! Austin had cleaned house of the RTC in a bout of rage, when Mark Henry came stomping down to the ring. Surveying the damage done to his colleagues, 'the Secret Weapon' frowned at Austin, who welcomed him to get into the ring! Henry shook his head in refusal, instead attending to Steven and throwing him over his shoulder. Henry didn't want to fight Austin, but Stone Cold was ready and rearing to go!
. Dean Malenko was in the hall of the backstage area, admiring a RAW Magazine with a centrefold of Trish Stratus inside. 'The Ladies Man' was enthralled by the image, when Perry Saturn showed up. He held Dean personally responsible for Terri being incapacitated by the Dudley Boyz last week, but Malenko begged to differ! Malenko squabbled with Saturn over who was responsible, when Perry finally relented. It wasn't about them, it was about Terri. Malenko argued they were only together because of 'the She-Devil', and he wanted no part! Saturn yelled at Dean to focus, because tonight they had to figure out a way to beat Grandmaster Sexay, and the WWF Intercontinental Champion Rikishi! Saturn left, Malenko asking how he was to blame for Terri at all!
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Edge and Christian were in the Coalition's dressing room, in annoyance at the gall of the Rock to ruin their little greetings party with Chris Jericho! Christian ragged on Y2J's disgusting long blonde hair, commenting that compared to the two of them, Jericho's hair was utterly grotesque! Edge spoke about how despite 'the Great One's intrusion, tonight would be easy pickings for them, and after that? The WWF Tag Team Championship would be theirs for the taking on Monday! WWF Champion Kurt Angle entered the room to tell his two friends that he had a lot of faith that they would not only prove why they were the best tag team the World Wrestling Federation had to offer, but that they could make Rock and Jericho's lives a living hell if they wanted to! 'The Megastar' tried to hype them up when Chris Benoit walked in. 'The Rabid Wolverine' was livid after Angle had been responsible for costing him his match with Stone Cold last Monday night. Angle claimed the blame was on him, but Benoit shoved Kurt! Edge and Christian got in to separate the two men, but Angle told Benoit he was going to go out there tonight and show Chris exactly what a real winner looked like!
After a replay aired, reviewing 'the Texas Rattlesnake' leaving the Right to Censor laying, after calling out Shawn Michaels, we saw Stone Cold Steve Austin walking through the backstage area. The Texan was still not happy about missing 'the Heartbreak Kid' tonight, when Jim Ross approached Steve to ask him if that was really the best decision to make. He had to be hurting, not just from Shawn Michaels last Monday, but Survivor Series against Kane as well! J.R. said that Mark Henry was saying he would call Austin out, and that 'the Secret Weapon' was a dangerous guy to mess with. Austin smirked, telling Jim that he didn't give a damn. Mark Henry was a big ape and that was the bottom line. If that 400-pound jackass wanted to call out Stone Cold, he'd better be ready because he wasn't taking anyone's cr*p tonight.
. 3) Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko def. WWF Intercontinental Champion Rikishi and Grandmaster Sexay (4:59)Coming off of Rikishi's victory against Tazz last Monday on RAW, the WWF Intercontinental Champion tonight was reprising two-thirds of Too Cool to take on the discontent pairing of Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko. The former Radicalz had pulled off a major upset last week on SmackDown when T&A distracted the Dudley Boyz, but would soon live to regret it as their manager Terri wound up driven through a table. Rikishi and Saturn started things off, with the 400-pound Samoan throwing the former WWF Hardcore Champion around with ease - repeatedly thumping him in the corner with his large rear end. Grandmaster Sexay came in with an axe handle off the top rope, before scoring with an enzuigiri to take Saturn down. Perry fired back with a cheap shot, and a belly-to-belly suplex enabled Malenko to get the tag. The former WWF Light Heavyweight Champion grounded Sexy with a neck crank, but Sexay soon worked back up and broke free - a dropkick freeing him! Rikishi made the tag and overcame the two with a clothesline and a superkick! Rikishi caught Malenko with a Samoan drop for a near fall when Sexay made the tag again, coming in with a missile dropkick! Rikishi was at ringside fighting Saturn when Eddie Guerrero ran down to ringside, attacking him from behind again! 'Big Kish' turned his head and pursued 'Latino Heat' up the rampway whilst Malenko caught Sexay with a tiger bomb, the Texas Cloverleaf forcing him into submission!
Dean Malenko was relieved to have actually picked up another win here tonight, for himself and Perry Saturn! Saturn immediately grabbed 'the Ladies Man' and hugged him tight, as it appeared even without Terri at ringside could this revival of the Radicalz actually work! Rikishi had chased Eddie Guerrero to the back but turned his head to witness Saturn and Malenko standing tall, the WWF Intercontinental Champion immediately returning to the ring and laying both men out with a double clothesline! Too Cool had lost because of Eddie Guerrero, and Rikishi was hot - as the Samoan plowed Saturn with the thump in the corner, followed up with the Stinkface! Rikishi helped Grandmaster Sexay back up to his feet, shaking his head in annoyance at Eddie's interference.
. Backstage, the Undertaker was shown arriving in Fort Lauderdale, with 'the American Badass' taking a stroll down the hall, before walking past Mick Foley! 'The Deadman' stopped in his tracks and turned around, where Undertaker asked if this was what the McMahons had the former Commissioner doing now. Mick chuckled that he was correct, while Undertaker couldn't believe it. All of these years, the battles they'd had. Who would have thought Mick would be the one retired, and stuck mopping floors? Mick shrugged and talked about the generous pay he was receiving for it, before warning Undertaker what happened to Al Snow for being caught speaking to him. He warned 'the Deadman' that it could happen to him too, but Undertaker laughed to himself, saying he welcomed the invitation.
. Elsewhere, Triple H was seen not geared up for competition. Instead, 'the Game' walked with a big frown on his face. He had his own fish to fry when it came to the betrayal of X-Pac from Survivor Series, when Kevin Kelly hoped to get a word with Triple H. He asked for his thoughts on X-Pac after escaping from his clutches on Monday, but 'the Cerebral Assassin' told Kevin he had no comments for him. Instead, he was going to call X-Pac out, and he hoped X-Pac had a set of balls on him to answer. Triple H was heading for the ring!
In their locker room, Steven Richards was clutching his ribcage after the Stunner he received from Stone Cold Steve Austin earlier tonight. Bull Buchanan was holding his head in pain from the steel chair shot, while the Goodfather shouted in frustration. The Right to Censor were all down but not out, as WWF Women's Champion Ivory complained about how that hothead Steve Austin needed to be taught a lesson, not just for the RTC's wellbeing, but for the sake of fighting the good fight! She turned to a poised Mark Henry, telling 'the Secret Weapon' that it was up to him to make Austin pay tonight. He was big, he was angry, and he was 'the World's Strongest Man!' Henry vowed to teach Austin his lesson, when Ivory turned her attention to Lilian Garcia - warning her to do as she was told and there would be no problems.
. We returned to SmackDown to witness Triple H making his way down the rampway, after three nights ago trying to get revenge on X-Pac for the betrayal endured, back at the Survivor Series last Sunday night. 'The Game' stood in the ring amidst chants of his name, as he talked about the thoughts that had been on his mind, this past few days. Not only did he suffer another humbling defeat at the hands of 'the Rabid Wolverine' Chris Benoit, but he let D-Generation X down. Most importantly, he let Mick Foley down. Yet now his worries aren't anything to do with any of this - the question now was where did all of his friends go? He commented on his supposed best friend Shawn Michaels, right from underneath all of their noses, having ran down Stone Cold Steve Austin and savagely beating 'the Texas Rattlesnake' on Monday night. Road Dogg was on the shelf with injuries sustained because of the Survivor Series, and his other great friend X-Pac? He turned his back on him in the eleventh hour, and now he's running with his tail between his legs! 'The Game' talked about the years of riding together, relying on one another and being able to talk - but now X-Pac wanted to ride solo? That much was fine, but what he had to say about 'the Cerebral Assassin' on Monday night wouldn't cut it! Triple H formally called X-Pac's ass out to the ring, because they had some business to take care of, and he wanted it resolved right now! Stephanie McMahon instead made her way out to the stage, the people in Fort Lauderdale booing for one of two new authority figures, watchful of the World Wrestling Federation! 'The Billion Dollar Princess' smiled from ear to ear as she saw her ex-husband suffer the consequences of his own, hostile behavior!
Steph surprised the people by answering the call, gloating in the fact that it had to happen sooner than later, and that to see Triple H left with no loved ones and no friends was almost like sex for her! Everybody had come around, and everybody saw Hunter for the terrible, worthless human being she knew he was long ago! She told 'the Game' to face it, he had nothing left and should consider hanging it up. Triple H grinned at the implication, while Steph implied that it was pointless to stay: because in this new era, herself and Shane McMahon would make his life a living hell! Triple H finally interrupted his ex-wife, asking if she ever shut her mouth. It's no wonder their marriage failed, because not only was he all of the things she said about him - but she ran her mouth way too much! Maybe Steph was right, that the World Wrestling Federation wasn't his house anymore - but he was still here, and he wasn't going anywhere! 'The Game' welcomed Steph to bring hell to him, because he was ready for it! Instead, McMahon laughed to herself in awe of his words. She told Hunter to have it his way, when X-Pac came from behind in the ring: blasting Triple H with a roundhouse kick! Steph watched on smiling as X-Pac put the boots to his former friend, before landing the Bronco Buster! X-Pac was rubbing it in Triple H's face, when he grabbed a steel chair just to wind up the recipient of a spinebuster! X-Pac rolled out in a hurry, laughing about the ambush. Triple H roared with rage, knowing that his good friend had conspired with his ex-wife to set him up!
. In the locker room the WWF Tag Team Champions T&A were congregated, discussing the situation with the Dudley Boyz. Test couldn't believe what had happened to Trish Stratus last Sunday, and how not only did D-Von and Bubba Ray hate losing - but they harmed a perfectly innocent victim in their genius manager Trish. Albert was enraged about the whole predicament, planning to get even with the Dudleys for what they did. Test noted that even without Stratus here, he predicted they could still get the job done tonight, and it started with this eight-man tag team match tonight. 'The Freight Train' then asked Test how they were going to put up with the clowns, Edge and Christian as their tag team partners. Test shrugged, admitting they were clowns, and if they wanted to come for their titles? They're going to have to prove it by not getting in T&A's way tonight.
Back on SmackDown, a replay aired showing the orchestrated ambush on Triple H as conspired by 'the Game's ex-wife Stephanie McMahon, and his former good friend X-Pac. During the break, Stephanie and Shane McMahon were spotted talking to X-Pac, who wanted to thank 'the Billion Dollar Princess' for helping him out with this. Steph accepted kindly and told X-Pac that when it comes to 'the Game', she was just glad that he had finally seen the light. Shane told X-Pac that they looked forward to doing more business with him in the future, when Triple H came pounding through the curtain, coming after X-Pac! The chase was on, with 'the Cerebral Assassin' after the man that effectively crumbled D-Generation X at the Survivor Series, when X-Pac hopped into his car in the parking lot to escape from the arena! His time was sure to come, at Triple H's hand.
. In the arena, the WWF Champion Kurt Angle made his way out to the ring to a loud chorus of boos from the capacity crowd in Fort Lauderdale. 'The Megastar' was full of confidence as he hopped around the ring with the gold gladly around his waist, when the Olympic Gold Medalist took to a microphone. Kurt told the people that they had no sense of loyalty, noting how even after he had beaten the Rock fair and square last Sunday at the Survivor Series, they loved to watch 'the Brahma Bull' leave him laying like the sore loser he was! Angle told the people that he was their WWF Champion, and a fighting one at that. He'd beaten Triple H, the Rock, and anybody that had came forward to challenge him, because he was the absolute best the World Wrestling Federation had to offer! Angle was constantly gaining confidence as the champ, reciting to the Floridian people how the Three Is could benefit them to be more like the Olympic 'Megastar' he was today.
That's when Matt Hardy rudely interrupted the WWF Champion, walking out to a positive response from Fort Lauderdale. With Lita by his side, one-half of the Hardy Boyz joined Kurt in the ring, where Matt asked if everything he was saying, he actually meant, because he was here to live for the moment and challenge him for the WWF Championship tonight! Kurt gawked at the former WWF Tag Team Champion, asking him which Hardy he even was! Angle told Matt that just because he was in a giving mood, he would be happy to give a poor, unprivileged kid like Matt a shot at the big one. Angle was full of arrogance, then implying that after he beat Matt here tonight, Lita might think better than to be caught dead with the likes of a trailer park pretty boy like him! Matt had heard what he wanted to hear and nailed Angle with a right hand - this WWF Championship match underway! 4) Kurt Angle (c) def. Matt Hardy (w/Lita) to retain the WWF Championship (6:06)Coming off of his WWF Championship defense against the Rock this past Sunday at the Survivor Series, the Olympic Gold Medalist was full of himself but still had more to prove. With his girlfriend Stephanie and good friend Shane McMahon now in charge of the World Wrestling Federation, on the surface it appeared there was friction built between 'the Megastar' and Chris Benoit. The Coalition were victorious at Survivor Series, but Benoit was peeved at the fact Angle had cost him his match with Stone Cold Steve Austin on RAW is WAR. Angle was here to prove just how good he was, even putting the title on the line against one-half of the Hardy Boyz, Matt Hardy. The Team Xtreme member caught Angle off-guard early with a series of right hands, before reversing a back suplex into a backslide for a near fall! Matt followed with an inside cradle, but Angle was able to cut him off with a belly-to-belly suplex! Angle was overconfident, showboating between every move as he worked over Matt. That's when the challenger caught him with the Side Effect for a near fall! Matt climbed to the top and delivered a diving legdrop, but again Angle was able to kick out at two! Matt argued with the referee over the call, when Lita came in with a flying headscissors to the WWF Champion! Hardy saw his chance and looked for the Twist of Fate, when Angle reversed it into a German suplex! Angle locked in the Ankle Lock, and Matt was forced to tap out!
The WWF Champion was successful in this impromptu title challenge here tonight, and Kurt Angle could not be happier. It seemed as though the power was going to the head of 'the Megastar', as he proudly raised the title high over the fallen body of Matt Hardy. Lita was by his side, with Team Xtreme looking impressive in the absence of the injured Jeff Hardy. Angle was overdramatic in his celebration, while backstage Chris Benoit was seen watching Kurt on a monitor - not impressed with his Coalition ally's victory tonight.
. Now working in the toilets, Mick Foley was sterilising the sinks when in stomped the Big Show. Mick congratulated 'the Giant' on his one-sided win against Al Snow, but made note of how it was a shame The Rock and Chris Jericho embarrassed him. Show simply laughed, seeing the former Commissioner now reduced to this career low. The 500-pounder told Mick he hoped he was having fun at least, but he was going to take a dump. Foley groaned and asked why he couldn't wait until he'd finished, but Show brought on a smug grin, telling Foley that when he had to go, he had to go. Foley shook his head, while Show entered one of the cubicles.
Back on SmackDown, the Dudley Boyz were in their locker room with Jonathan Coachman, who wanted to get some insight from D-Von and Bubba Ray as to what a win in this major eight-man tag team main event would mean to them. D-Von immediately responded with hopes of another shot at the WWF Tag Team Championships. He claimed that they were screwed at the Survivor Series, but that would not happen again. Bubba chuckled, saying T&A would find no way out of a rematch, now that Trish Stratus had been finally taken care of! Bubba told Coach that they were at the very top of the tag team ladder, and they weren't going to slow down because Test and Albert snuck away with the gold. Instead, they're going to come for those titles again, and when that rematch happens? The tables will be turned on T&A's title reign!
. In the ring, the WWF Hardcore Champion Lance Storm was seen climbing into the ring for another address of the fans in Fort Lauderdale. Predictably, he talked trash to the people of Florida, claiming that he had never known such a waste of space as this dirty, smelly town! 'The Pride of Calgary' asked where the dignity was, that he may have a lot of bad to say about the United States of America - but Fort Lauderdale had to be the worst town he'd ever been in! Lance even confessed that with the WWF Hardcore Championship in his posession, and ripe with prestige, that he'd even considered renaming the title the WWF Canadian Championship! Finally the un-American was interrupted, as the Undertaker rode out to the ring on his motorcycle! 'The American Badass' circled the ring on his bike, before getting into the ring and confronting a very afraid Lance Storm! Undertaker asked Lance if he had anything else to say about the place that he loved, because while the Great White North had some pretty sights: this was his yard, the USA! Undertaker decked Lance, causing him to take a tumble out to the floor! Storm didn't know what to make of this, but bit his lip and raised his title high! 5) Lance Storm (c) def. The Undertaker to retain the WWF Hardcore Championship (2:38)'The Pride of Calgary' had bitten off more than he could chew, after insulting the United States one too many times. The Undertaker was coming off of a hard-fought Raven's Rules match against Raven this past Sunday at the Survivor Series, and now looked to leave the enigma behind him. For ten years, the Undertaker had seen talent come and go, and now it appeared that 'the American Badass' was out to filter down the weak links and trespassers in his yard. Undertaker chased Lance Storm around ringside with this match apparently taking place, 'the Pride of Calgary' stomping him upon re-entry. Undertaker absorbed a baseball slide and stomps from the WWF Hardcore Champion, catching him off guard with a big boot and a sidewalk slam! Storm had more fight in him, relieved to take Undertaker off-guard with a neckbreaker. Lance looked for the Maple Leaf Crab when Undertaker easily powered out of it, before catching Storm and taking him up for a mighty Chokeslam! 'The Deadman' was not finished yet however, as he got Storm ready for the Last Ride...when Raven came out from under the room, nailing Undertaker in the spine with a crowbar! It was all legal, when Raven once again cracked 'the Deadman' over the skull with the crowbar to follow! He was busted open from that shot, when Raven powered 'the Deadman' up and planted him with the Raven Effect - before draping Storm's arm over Undertaker for a massive upset!
Raven was not yet finished with the Undertaker, that much was clear from the win here tonight! As 'the American Badass' laid prone and bloody in the ring, this sadistic enigma known as Raven watched from ringside, laughing at the expense of the veteran! Lance Storm rolled out lifelessly, clutching the WWF Hardcore Championship tight. Meanwhile Raven continued to watch with intrigue, as 'the Deadman' came to and leaned forward. Bloodied and beaten, the Undertaker glared a hole through Raven - laughing back at him, to the newcomer's disgust!
. Kevin Kelly was backstage with Chris Jericho, wanting to get his thoughts after the last couple of days, starting with the win against Big Show at the Survivor Series, and then bringing the fight to not just Kurt Angle on Monday night, but Edge and Christian. Y2J confidently proclaimed that with the loudest pipsqueak anybody had ever known Shane, and the dirtiest, disgusting, filthiest, trashbag ho Stephanie McMahon now in charge of the World Wrestling Federation, it was time to bring down the machine. It was time to bring down the Coalition! Jericho claimed that it was what every single Jerichoholic had ever wanted this upcoming holiday season, and he was going to give it to them! Jericho spoke about the eight-man tag team main event coming up, and was about to vow that Edge, Christian and T&A would never, ever be the same...when the Rock showed up! 'The People's Champ' uttered Jericho's catchphrase for him, saying tonight it would be the two of them and the Dudley Boyz, laying the SmackDown on all four of those candyasses! Rock had unfinished business with T&A, and tonight would see their failure without that jezebel Trish Stratus in their corner. Rock tried signing off with his catchphrase, when Jericho interrupted - saying Rock's catchprase for him! Rock was left baffled while Y2J smirked at him, the two tag team partners parted ways.
Following a replay from what happened moments ago, where Raven shockingly left the Undertaker laying once again with the use of a crowbar, we returned to SmackDown to see Raven lurking the halls of the backstage area still laughing about the meeting he had with 'the American Badass'. Raven spotted the cameraman filming him and immediately approached him to ask if he was impressed. The truth was this wasn't over, what he shared with the Undertaker. Not even after 'the Deadman' stepped foot into his personal playhouse, Raven Rules, their fun hadn't ended just yet. Raven laughed sadistically, dropping the crowbar to the floor and leaning on the cameraman's shoulder. Raven said that all the clues he needed were seen tonight, because he was laughing and 'the Deadman' was laughing too! Why wasn't everybody else laughing? Raven left giggling in hysterics, a disturbed man clearly changed from the match with 'the American Badass!'
. After making her return to the World Wrestling Federation last Monday night on RAW, Debra made her way out to the ring to a polite reception from the people of Fort Lauderdale. The former WWF Women's Champion was announced as being the special guest timekeeper for the upcoming match between Stone Cold Steve Austin, fresh off of performing a striptease designed to lure the Right to Censor into the clutches of a hired attack from the APA! Debra took a seat at the timekeeper's table, when Mark Henry made his way out to the ring for his match with 'the Texas Rattlesnake'. The WWF Women's Champion Ivory however was furious at the appearance made by Debra, on the microphone proclaiming that she had some nerve showing up! With Lilian Garcia forced to accompany her as always, Ivory told Debra that she shouldn't be here, that she didn't belong in her women's division! Debra didn't take kindly to her words and remained seated as Ivory yelled at her, when the glass shattered - Stone Cold Steve Austin making his way out to the ring! 6) Stone Cold Steve Austin def. Mark Henry (w/WWF Women's Champion Ivory) (3:02)With the fallout of Monday night on RAW is WAR, it was clear that Stone Cold Steve Austin was in no mood for the antics of the Right to Censor. After finding out who his attacker was, 'the Texas Rattlesnake' hoped to immediately go face-to-face with Shawn Michaels tonight, after a year long investigation had come to fruition with 'the Heartbreak Kid' leaving Stone Cold busted wide open as RAW went off the air. Steven Richards, Bull Buchanan and the Goodfather attempted to recruit Austin earlier tonight to little success, resulting in the 400-pound 'Secret Weapon' being put into action with a scorned 'Rattlesnake'. Austin immediately hit the ring and went at it with Mark Henry, taking off into the ropes and being caught for a big body slam from 'the World's Strongest Man'. The powerlifter soon clubbed away at Austin in the corner, while WWF Women's Champion Ivory watched on carefully. A vice grip was applied, squeezing the life out of Austin when a big head butt allowed him to break free. Austin nailed a Lou Thesz press off the second rope and battered away on Henry, until he freakishly shoved Austin right into the referee! The official went down when Austin left for reinforcements: grabbing a steel chair. Ivory was there to get in Austin's face, when Debra got up and came up from behind - slapping the champ! Austin bounced the steel chair off of 'the Secret Weapon's head, putting him away with a Stunner for the win!
As Ivory scowled with rage after Debra's slap rocked her to the floor, the WWF Women's Champion grew terrified as Stone Cold Steve Austin's hand was raised in the victory, by a dazed official! Mark Henry had put up quite a fight, but 200-pound size advantage or not, it was 'the Texas Rattlesnake' who had overcome 'the Secret Weapon!' Stone Cold took to the microphone to send a message to Shawn Michaels. He told 'the Heartbreak Kid' that he knew he was watching from wherever the hell he was hiding, and that he would be there Monday night on RAW - and that he could bet his ass he was going to find him! Austin left with a head full of steam, RAW next Monday sure to be explosive, should HBK show his face to 'the Rattlesnake!'
. In the backstage area, the Dudley Boyz were suited and booted for our main event, as D-Von and Bubba Ray Dudley were bringing the wood to the eight-man tag team main event. In another corridor, Chris Jericho was seen stretching as he headed for the ring. And down a separate hallway came the Rock, walking with intensity ahead of their collision with Edge and Christian, and the WWF Tag Team Champions T&A! The main event was up next!
The WWF Champion Kurt Angle was on the couch with a towel draped over his shoulders, resting up after a tougher than expected title defence against Matt Hardy. He sat with his arm wrapped around girlfriend Stephanie McMahon, who spoke with passion about how much she hated Shawn Michaels, and she hated Stone Cold Steve Austin. When they went face to face on Monday, she hoped they'd tear each other apart! 'The Megastar' agreed and playfully told 'the Billion Dollar Princess' he hoped he could face neither one of them after that, kissing his smitten girlfriend. Chris Benoit and Shane McMahon walked into the office, with Shane O'Mac seemingly trying to talk 'the Rabid Wolverine' out of what he was about to do. Benoit offered a hand to the Olympic Gold Medalist, admitting he was right. He was a real winner tonight. Angle smiled and accepted the handshake when the Canadian roped Angle up to his feet - now Chris Benoit wanted his shot at the WWF Championship! Angle looked at Benoit, stunned, as he left the room leaving Angle to ask Steph and Shane what his problem was!
. 7) The Rock, Chris Jericho and the Dudley Boyz def. WWF Tag Team Champions T&A, Edge and Christian (10:04)Tonight's main event was set to be a blockbuster, as Chris Jericho prepared to team up with an on-again, off-again ally in The Rock, who had come to his aid earlier tonight following an attempted beating from the Big Show, Edge and Christian. On their side were the two Dudleyville natives, coming off of a disappointing loss at the hands of T&A last Sunday at the Survivor Series. The Dudley Boyz wanted their WWF Tag Team Championship shot, and had taken Trish Stratus out with a powerbomb through a table; but Edge and Christian were also gunning for their titles back. T&A had to keep an eye on the Canadians tonight, whilst also hoping for retribution after being bested by 'the Brahma Bull' and Y2J on RAW this past week. The Dudleys provided a table which was set up at ringside, as an eight-man showdown broke out in the ring to kick off the match! It soon came down to the Rock and Edge, who missed a crossbody off the ropes and soon wound up getting clotheslined inside out by 'the Great One!' In came the Dudley Boyz with some double-team action, when Test made the blind tag, and took Bubba down with a big neckbreaker! Bubba wound up on the wrong side of the ring as T&A, Edge and Christian took to taking it in turns hammering on him in the corner. There was some tension between the two teams ahead of their title match on Monday, but Bubba caught Christian by surprise, a Bubba Bomb allowing D-Von to make the tag!
D-Von came in hot with flying uppercuts for his foes, when an attempt at Wazzup! went thwarted, as Edge knocked D-Von off the top rope! D-Von was now the man in peril, while his teammates cheered him on. Christian's armbar kept him in check, while Test and Albert groaned at his brash confidence. Albert made Christian tag him in, scoring a near fall after a powerslam connected! A big splash was tried, but D-Von escaped it and both men soon went down with a clothesline. The race was on, and Test came in, just for the Rock to make the tag! Rock brought the fight to Test, outwitting him with a DDT connecting. Albert rushed in and was the recipient of a spinebuster, when Edge tackled him down with a big spear! Chris Jericho raced in with a step-up enzuigiri, but Test brutalized him with a big boot to the face! The Dudleys soon came in to clean house of T&A, their business together far from over as Bubba and D-Von laid Test on the table. Albert tried coming to his partner's aid before looking to climb back inside...when Rock struck him with a right hand - Albert falling from the apron through the table on Test! Back inside Christian and Edge continued to beat on Rock in the ring, until Y2J made the tag! Jericho came in full of momentum to fend off both Edge and Christian, when he caught Christian in the Walls of Jericho! Edge came to break it up, when Rock took care of him with the Rock Bottom! Edge fired back on Jericho, who struck with the bulldog and the Lionsault - scoring the win for his team!
When the dust settled on a chaotic and unpredictable eight-man tag team main event, it was Chris Jericho who had his hand raised by the Rock as the victor here tonight! Y2J was the star of the show, endorsed by the Rock for his winning ways here tonight. The Dudley Boyz joined their teammates in the ring, with Edge and Christian beaten; and T&A having been driven through a table on the floor.
But it wasn't over yet, as the Big Show came stomping out to the rampway with a big frown on his face! 'The Giant' stomped down the rampway, with Jericho, Rock and the Dudleys challenging the Coalition member to bring it on - Show coming in for a fight! Outnumbered and all, Show took both Dudleys and sent them crashing with a double Chokeslam, before targeting Jericho. Y2J hockey fought with the 500-pounder just to receive a swift headbutt - but Rock caught him off-guard with a spinebuster! The People's Elbow followed, with Rock again helping Y2J up to his feet. Though 'the People's Champ's days of WWF Championship opportunities were over for now, it seemed as though the most electrifying man in sports entertainment was still on top of the mountain!
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Post by kc on Sept 3, 2020 18:46:19 GMT -5
this does not get enough love (hopefully you're posting it on a another active forum. if so pm me , you seem to hit the nail on the head with this era and i like your changes in turning hhh face, pushing edge and christian to the main event and adding them in shane o'mac's coalition stable. graphics and show formats are very well done. really impressed you made it through almost an entire year. i'm pumped for the rumble and love the stuff you've been doing with austin's return. benoit would've been a great man to "run down" austin as he is the "crippler" and all. love the hbk return and a rematch with austin three years in the making at mania would be so good. excited for 2001 and how you'll book wrestlemania x-7. keep up the great work. best sims i've read in quite sometime (i'm talking years). i really enjoyed your wwf 1998, and this is just really good stuff.
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Post by DTP. on Sept 5, 2020 6:29:52 GMT -5
Jakked - November 25, 2000 TD Waterhouse Centre in Orlando, Florida Broadcast on syndication Taped on November 20, 2000The opening video package aired, bringing us to the arena, where Kevin Kelly and Jonathan Coachman welcomed us to WWF Jakked! 1) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Essa Rios def. Scoot Andrews (4:04)'The Daredevil' has had his work cut out for him in recent weeks, fending off both members of Kaientai and now appearing to have an ally with a common goal as Taka Michinoku and Funaki, named Crash Holly. Crash and Essa were victorious last weekend on Sunday Night Heat, but it was clear 'the Houdini of Hardcore's eyes were set on a future opportunity at the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship. Essa Rios proved exactly why he was the champion early, with a spinning headscissors catching Andrews by surprise, before a somersault senton tope allowed Rios to wow the fans in attendance. Back inside the larger Scoot Andrews tried to turn the tide on Essa, as a backbreaker scored, with a torture rack following. Essa fired out with a hurricanrana before dropping him with a tornado DDT, before climbing to the top rope and soaring with a 450 splash to pick up another win. 2) Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko def. Chris Nelson and Mike Sullivan (3:15)Though the two former members of the Radicalz were absolutely against the idea of re-establishing themselves as a tag team in the World Wrestling Federation, it was 'the She-Devil' Terri who had the great idea to bring them both together. With Terri taken out of the equation after being driven through a table by Bubba Ray Dudley over a week ago, Saturn and Malenko had managed to capitalize with a surprising victory against Rikishi and Grandmaster Sexay on SmackDown, though this was made possible with assistance from a fellow former Radical, Eddie Guerrero. Saturn and Malenko appeared to bicker with one another going into this match with Chris Nelson and Mike Sullivan, allowing them to double-team Dean with a double hip toss, and stereo-dropkicks for Saturn. Perry was able to cut them short following a German suplex, and quickly began to punish Sullivan with clubbing elbows on the mat. Malenko showed chemistry, a backbreaker from Saturn enabling him to fly off the second rope with a knee drop. Nelson soon made the tag and looked to combat Saturn, but fell to submission at the hands of the Rings of Saturn. 3) Matt Hardy (w/Lita) def. Vito DeNucci (3:22)Coming off of an impressive near-victory of the WWF Championship against Kurt Angle on SmackDown, it appeared that Jeff Hardy's spinal injury would not necessarily tamper Team Xtreme in the near future. Hardy was accompanied by Lita, who surely still had her sights set on the WWF Women's Championship now held by Ivory of the Right to Censor. Vito DeNucci attempted to match Hardy's quickness with power, but after Hardy slipped free from a fireman's carry, a gutwrench suplex allowed Matt to excel. Hardy struck with ten punches in the corner, when DeNucci was able to gain control with a spinebuster. Vito was arrogant in his attack on the Hardy Boy, when Matt suddenly caught him off the second rope with a Side Effect! A series of clotheslines and the diving legdrop gave him a near fall, when Lita came in with a flying headscissors while the referee was distracted! Matt dropped him with the Twist of Fate, to pick up an impressive singles victory! 4) Bull Buchanan (w/The Goodfather) def. Al Snow (4:31)One would have thought that the beating received at the hands of the Big Show was enough punishment for Al Snow. After Shane and Stephanie McMahon had demoted Mick Foley from his post as Commissioner to become essentially a backstage janitor, Snow and Mick's interaction in the bathroom on RAW is WAR was enough to put Snow in the doghouse. Tonight he had to overcome the imposing muscle of the Right to Censor, Bull Buchanan, while the Goodfather watched on from ringside. They had their own frustrations after the RTC's ambush on Stone Cold Steve Austin backfired on SmackDown, and Buchanan showed this by overpowering Snow in the corner early. Al had fun with it, slapping Buchanan and using speed to outrun Bull. A northern lights suplex scored for a near fall, followed by a sit-out spinebuster to follow. Snow was distracted by Goodfather, which allowed Bull to strike with a springboard clothesline! The agility of Buchanan was a sight to behold, as a bicycle kick got a near fall. Bull tortured Snow with a camel clutch, but Snow worked his way back up and fired back with a perfectly-timed dropkick, as Bull came off the top rope! Snow pummelled him with a series of headbutts and a belly-to-belly suplex, when Goodfather came from behind with the death valley driver! The referee had been distracted, when Bull put Snow away for the win.
The Right to Censor racked up another victory tonight on Jakked, but the Goodfather and Bull Buchanan were not finished with Al Snow just yet - proceeding to do a number on Snow with more punches and stomps after the bell! The RTC looked dominant once more, while for Al Snow, the punishments from Shane and Stephanie McMahon just kept on coming.
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Post by DTP. on Sept 7, 2020 18:38:07 GMT -5
Sunday Night Heat - November 26, 2000 National Car Rental Arena in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Broadcast on MTV Taped on November 21, 2000 - Live from WWF New York
We kicked off Sunday Night Heat with a video package, reviewing the events that took place seven days ago at the thirteenth annual Survivor Series. It was a wildly anticipated night, with it all riding on the line for then-Commissioner Mick Foley. In the end, after an absolute rollercoaster of a four-on-four Survivor Series elimination match between the Coalition and D-Generation X, it was X-Pac who betrayed Triple H, and resulted in Chris Benoit forcing him to tap to the Crossface. Elsewhere, Stone Cold Steve Austin was victorious after sending Kane crashing twenty-five feet from the side of the stage, to the hellacious floor below - just for Kane to mysteriously vanish after the defeat in a Last Man Standing war. Finally, the Rock gave only the very best to overthrow Kurt Angle in a fierce WWF Championship encounter, with the rivalry seemingly ended with an Olympic Slam off of a shot with the title belt itself. That wouldn't be all though, as Rock would have his revenge: dropping the People's Elbow on 'the Megastar!'
The opening video package aired, taking us to deep in the heart of Times Square, where inside WWF New York we were greeted to the formal introduction of Val Venis by Michael Cole! The people inside the entertainment complex lit up for 'the Big Valbowski', as he came towelled and all onto the stage. The ladies loved to see tonight's special guest co-host, as Val proudly greeted the ladies in New York City! Val joked that the women would surely want to see some eye candy around here for a change - not to insult the man of the hour, Michael Cole. Michael was humble in return, and Val backed up his belief that the golden streaks in his hair were definitely not what any man, woman or child wanted to see. Venis wrapped his arm around Cole however, promising to teach him a few tricks of the trade when it came to picking up women!
Michael Cole laughed nervously as he and Val Venis discussed the card in which we would see tonight, with Billy Gunn set to square off against 'the One Man Crime Scene' Tazz following the injuries sustained to Road Dogg at the Survivor Series; Essa Rios and Crash Holly battling Kaientai in tag team action; but kicking things off we would see 'Latino Heat' go one-on-one with Steve Blackman! Val voiced his disgust for Eddie Guerrero.
. In the arena, the arrival of 'Latino Heat' brought loud boos from the crowd on hand, as Eddie Guerrero waltzed down to the ring. Extremely pleased with his actions in the past seven days, the former WWF Intercontinental Champion had set his sights on attacking the champion Rikishi to mixed results, after overcoming his ex-fiancee Chyna at the Survivor Series. Eddie got on the microphone and told the people that he didn't understand why nobody wanted to show him any love. He was an absolute treasure to be around! He was smart, he was funny, and not just that - he was talented! He was a former WWF European Champion, and WWF Intercontinental Champion. And what stood in his way of still being the man around here, he'd disposed of back at the Survivor Series last Sunday. Guerrero grinned as he explained that he had kicked his bimbo of an ex-fiancee to the curb, and that now he was looking to get back to where he once was! Steve Blackman soon interrupted 'Latino Heat', bringing out 'the Lethal Weapon' who had no time for Eddie's little speech! 1) Eddie Guerrero def. Steve Blackman (4:10)Despite finding himself ran away by his former rival Rikishi on both RAW is WAR and SmackDown, 'Latino Heat' appeared to be insistent on his desire to once again become WWF Intercontinental Champion. With apparently putting his ex-fiancee Chyna behind him following the stolen victory back at the Survivor Series, Eddie Guerrero looked to be in for a tough time here tonight against 'the Lethal Weapon' Steve Blackman. The former WWF Hardcore Champion quickly outwitted Eddie early, with an armdrag from his opponent resulting in Blackman sweeping the legs of Guerrero and attempting a kneebar, just for Eddie to weasel out to the floor. Blackman wouldn't take any of the stalling from Guerrero, who led him back into the ring for a series of stomps upon reentry. Eddie drove Blackman into the canvas with a whirlybird powerbomb, but Blackman refused to stay down. A Mexican surfboard stretch was applied, but as Eddie continued to flaunt the goods to the people, Blackman caught him off-guard with a sharp kick to the face! Blackman made a comeback, with Eddie sent off the top rope with a body slam! 'The Lethal Weapon' was on his way to victory, looking to apply the guillotine choke when Eddie switched it around on Blackman - his hand on the bottom rope to steal another win!
Eddie Guerrero rolled out of the ring as quick as he could, 'Latino Heat' victorious with the underhanded assistance of the bottom rope for leverage! Steve Blackman disputed the decision with the official, while Eddie basked in his own glory on the rampway. That is until the WWF Intercontinental Champion Rikishi made his way out to the rampway! 'Big Kish' backed Eddie towards the ring, with Guerrero cowering in fear! 'The Lethal Weapon' grabbed him from behind, rolling Eddie back inside for a martial arts kick to leave Guerrero flat on his back! Rikishi was pleased, while Blackman posed for the people in attendance.
. A video package aired, reviewing the betrayal of X-Pac that effectively struck the final nail in D-Generation X's coffin. For years, X-Pac had rode with Triple H, but that all came crashing to a halt last weekend at the Survivor Series, turning his back on a longtime friend and being partly responsible for Chris Benoit winning the Survivor Series elimination match for the Coalition. The following night on RAW is WAR saw X-Pac put away Billy Gunn with an underhanded low blow, but the win wasn't enough - until X-Pac's post-match beating was stopped by the arrival of an inbound Triple H. 'The Game' was vexed at the turncoat and called him out Thursday, on SmackDown, only to be greeted by his ex-wife Stephanie McMahon. 'The Billion Dollar Princess' found humor and irony in the fact that 'the Game' had been left with no friends, when X-Pac tried to ambush Triple H again from behind! It was an orchestrated set up that Triple H chased X-Pac away from again, with 'the Game' going as far as to chase X-Pac from the arena! It had been a long time coming, but this friendship was no more: and Triple H wanted payback on X-Pac!
In footage taken from earlier today, Triple H was seen stepping out of a car in front of the entertainment complex! 'The Game' received a welcome fitting of a major WWF Superstar, as he was immediately swarmed by paparazzi. A large crowd was on hand, and 'the Cerebral Assassin' waved to his fans by the guardrails, before walking into WWF New York ahead of Sunday Night Heat tonight. We'd hear a lot more from 'the Game' later tonight, in a sit-down interview with Michael Cole!
Back live on Sunday Night Heat, Michael Cole and Val Venis discussed how excited he was to hear from Triple H after the week that he had had. 'The Big Valbowski' was caught up in other business, however, as he immediately left the stage and took the time to introduce himself to three young ladies in the front row of the crowd! Val asked for her name, and Bethany responded affirmatively. She appeared smitten as Val felt her hair and admired her face and rocking body, before implying that they could hook up after the show at the bar! Bethany obliged, when a man appearing to be her boyfriend came into shot! Her boyfriend seemed annoyed at Val's flirtatious ways, calling him a con artist and a cheat! Val acted shocked, before asking Bethany what she thought. She appeared to admire Venis more, and Val even went as far as to ask her what he was like in bed! The boyfriend was aggravated by the film star's comments and again called him a loser, to which Val fired back: implying he had a tiny stroodle!
As Val Venis returned to the stage, an amused Michael Cole shifted gears to discuss what the outcome of last week's Survivor Series elimination match meant for the World Wrestling Federation's future, with Stephanie and Shane McMahon now in power of the company! A video package aired, reviewing their actions and decisions made thus far. They got off to a hot start by demoting Commissioner Mick Foley and reducing him to caretaking and cleaning duties, including scrubbing toilets and mopping floors - which would soon lead to 'the Hardcore Legend' dropping mop water all over Steph's feet. They declared that the Rock's days of challenging for the WWF Championship would be over, and placed him in a handicap match against the WWF Tag Team Champions T&A. They punished Al Snow for helping Foley out with his list of chores, and promised that this was a new era. If this was a new era for the World Wrestling Federation, could it ever be the same, with the Coalition free to run rampant?
. In her office, Stephanie McMahon was seated in a leather chair, pleasantly greeting the fans of MTV's Sunday Night Heat. 'The Billion Dollar Princess' had personally recorded a personal message for the people, revealing that next weekend on Heat, Michael Cole would be joined by none other than herself and brother Shane McMahon. But first, she wanted to set the record straight on several issues. Despite their problems displayed on SmackDown this week, there would be no WWF Championship match between Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit for the time being - because instead the two Coalition members would have to work together alongside the Big Show, when they took on The Rock and Chris Jericho in a three-on-two handicap match! She discussed how she knew all about the fans' disgust in her brother's announcement that 'the Brahma Bull' couldn't challenge for the WWF Championship, but until the day Rock confessed his respect for the McMahon family - their decision was final! Before departing, Steph had one more thing to say, and that was the announcement that in two weeks time at Armageddon, as requested by the man himself, X-Pac would get his match against Triple H!
. 2) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Essa Rios and Crash Holly def. Kaientai (4:31)In recent weeks we had become all too familiar with the petty antics of Taka Michinoku and Funaki, as Kaientai's quest for the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion continued. Essa Rios had beaten both men in title matches over the past couple of weeks, and even knocked off a win in a Triple Threat match with the two, just two weeks ago. A post-match beating had seen Crash Holly come to the aid of 'the Daredevil', though it remained to be seen where Crash's loyalties resided. Holly did mention to Mick Foley on RAW is WAR last week that he hoped to once again capture the gold that 'the Daredevil' wore around his waist. Essa didn't appear to trust him at the start, as 'the Houdini of Hardcore' insisted on starting with Funaki. Crash managed to take Funaki down following a series of armdrags and leapfrogs, with a matslam took Funaki down! Taka Michinoku got the tag and a flying headscissors did little either, as Holly rebounded with a monkey flip when Funaki struck from behind! Kaientai did a number on Crash with a moonsault from Funaki scoring two, when Crash struck with a missile dropkick to both men. The tag was made to Essa Rios, who scored with a simultaneous armdrag and headscissors to both members of Kaientai. Crash floored Funaki to the ringside area, while inside Essa scored with a neckbreaker before putting away Taka with the 450 splash!
Essa Rios looked ever impressive as he had his hand raised after the match. Another successful win for the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion, though it was indisputable that Crash Holly had allowed him to claim the win for the team. As 'the Daredevil' celebrated on the second rope however, in came Crash with a trash can shot to the spine - sending Rios tumbling out to the floor! 'The Houdini of Hardcore' got a sneaky look on his face, as he raised the title belt high and gestured that he wanted it! Essa's suspicions had been correct, that Crash was not to be trusted!
. In his VIP dressing room, Triple H was standing beside MTV's Rebecca upon hearing the news moments ago from 'the Game's ex-wife Stephanie McMahon, that Armageddon on pay-per-view in two weeks would see him fight his longtime friend, X-Pac! Triple H told Rebecca that there was a lot he could say about his b*tch of an ex-wife. Stephanie had taken a lot of things from him, but never in a million years did he think X-Pac would try and step up to the big boy's table. They'd had their ups and downs, but when it came to X-Pac, he felt the less said the better - he was going to talk about everything in front of New York City instead.
We returned to a video package taking us back to last Monday night on RAW is WAR. After barely making it out alive against 'the Big Red Machine' Kane in Last Man Standing twenty-four hours earlier, Stone Cold Steve Austin set his sights on the Coalition - particularly Kurt Angle. Still out to figure out who ran him down one year ago, 'the Texas Rattlesnake' believed that the absentee WWF Champion had something to do with his hit-and-run attack, that almost cost Austin his career. Instead, Chris Benoit reared his head, out for revenge for No Mercy last month. The two met later that night, where the Olympic Gold Medalist came to get involved. Austin prevailed on top, but the Coalition members attacked Austin from behind! Shockingly, Shawn Michaels was the man to come to 'the Rattlesnake's aid...when Michaels struck with Sweet Chin Music for Austin! Gloved hand and all, HBK spelled out who attacked him with a car one year ago, busting Stone Cold wide open and leaving him for dead - his parting words being that he was, in fact, his attacker!
. We returned to the arena, where Lilian Garcia stood on the stage in her Right to Censor uniform. With a frown on her face, the ring announcer for the RTC proudly introduced the WWF Women's Champion Ivory, to a loud chorus of boos from the people. The champ marched out and exchanged words with an upset Lilian, when Ivory snatched the microphone from her and banished Garcia to the backstage area! The people hated Ivory, as she apologized for the misconduct of their employee, Lilian. She said that it appeared, despite the best intentions of the RTC, there was still a Diva that existed within her, and that she would be dealt with in a timely manner! Ivory spoke about all of the renegades, evil and tainted doers in the World Wrestling Federation, referencing the unnecessary antics of Stone Cold Steve Austin last Thursday on SmackDown. She said that the RTC were honorable fighters of a cause they cared deeply about, and that their mission remained to clean up the dirty, disgusting WWF locker room! Ivory turned her attention to being the WWF Women's Champion, and how proud of that she was.
She discussed how degrading it had to be to be a woman in the WWF, having to brand themselves as Divas, and wear next to nothing, expected to have it all ripped from their little bodies. She didn't have any respect for the size of their bossums, the size of their breasts, but she especially didn't have any respect for the likes of Lita, Jacqueline, and the Kat in particular! She branded them of radical feminists in a time gone by, and that if this was about girl power? It should be spent focusing on what a real WWF Women's Champion looked like: herself! The people booed aloud, when Debra again made her way out to the stage! After slapping Ivory across the face on SmackDown on Thursday night, Debra came out and snatched the microphone away from Ivory! The Diva was beloved by the fans, as she told Ivory how she couldn't believe the nerve to tell these people what they should love to see. It was a free world, and if anybody was living in the past here - it was her, dressed like that! Ivory's face scrunched up in rage, when out came Bull Buchanan and the Goodfather to get their hands on Debra...but the APA immediately came out to continue their score to settle with the APA! Bradshaw and Faarooq pummelled Buchanan and Goodfather, causing the RTC to bail for the back! The APA raised Debra's hands in triumph, with it being far from over between these two organizations!
. We returned to WWF New York, where Michael Cole and Val Venis discussed 'the Big Valbowski's thoughts on the Right to Censor. Val was not positive in the slightest when it came to the RTC, claiming that fighting the good fight had nothing on "laying them goodnight". The two discussed what was still to come tonight on Heat, when Mick Foley suddenly came onstage sweeping away! 'The Hardcore Legend' received a loud ovation from the fans in attendance, WWF New York contently chanted for the arrival of the ex-Commissioner! Michael was shocked to see Mick, who briefly complimented Val Venis on his latest video tape release. Michael asked for an update on how the ex-'Commish' was taking to his new duties given to him by Shane and Stephanie McMahon. Mick couldn't be happier, shockingly enough. Foley admitted that he has had to endure the Big Show's stinky bathroom nightmares already, and that Rikishi wasn't much better. But generally speaking, with the size of his lucrative contract - and all by just having to mop, sweep, spray and scrub? It was going to be a very happy Thanksgiving for the Foley household! Foley told them he had to get back to work, but that he just figured he could pop his head up just once, and tell them it was great to be here tonight, in New York, New York! Foley wished the people a nice day, before sweeping his way offstage!
. We returned to another video package, recapping the aftermath of Shawn Michaels coming forward as Stone Cold Steve Austin's attacker last Monday night. This past Thursday on SmackDown started with the confessions of 'the Heartbreak Kid', who cited his motivation being "an eye for an eye". Just shy of three years ago had 'the Texas Rattlesnake' not only beaten him for his first WWF Championship victory at WrestleMania XIV, but in the process had ended his career. Michaels was confronted by a friend of Stone Cold's, but also his own, in Jim Ross. J.R. implored Shawn to confront Austin man to man, but instead Shawn turned his back on J.R., and soon D-Generation X mate Billy Gunn as well. Austin would arrive, vengeful from the assault three days prior, spending his night by obliterating each member of the Right to Censor! Austin got on the microphone after his fight with Mark Henry, where 'the Texas Rattlesnake' uttered where there was a will, there'd be a way - and that this Monday night on RAW is WAR, Austin would be hunting for his attacker, HBK! Who knew what would happen, when Austin finds and gets a hold of Shawn Michaels!
. We returned to WWF New York, where Michael Cole and Val Venis discussed the shocking revelation that it was Shawn Michaels all this time, who had tried to take Stone Cold Steve Austin's career away from him in that parking lot one year ago. 'The Big Valbowski' noted that 'the Heartbreak Kid' had been an ambassador for the World Wrestling Federation, he'd been a spokesperson, the Commissioner, and had even handpicked Mick Foley to take over from him! Yet all of this time it was a front, a conspiracy to end Austin's livelihood! Michael moved on to discuss RAW is WAR tomorrow night, where Stone Cold Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels would both be in house. Also announced, we would see The Rock and Chris Jericho forced to take on WWF Champion Kurt Angle, Chris Benoit and the Big Show in a three-on-two handicap match! The McMahon siblings in charge were having a lot of fun toying with 'the Brahma Bull'.
. We cut to the backstage area, where the WWF Intercontinental Champion Rikishi was approached by Jonathan Coachman following his interference in Eddie Guerrero's match against Steve Blackman. 'Big Kish' coolly removed his sunglasses, pinning them to his tracksuit jacket. He claimed that 'Latino Heat' could consider it a receipt for what he'd tried to do all week long. He wanted to make it clear that there was no love lost between himself and Eddie Guerrero. The match at No Mercy, where the 400-pound Samoan crushed him with a mighty Banzai Drop to become the champ, coupled by the revealing video tape, showing that the sleazebag had been cheating around on his former friend Chyna. Those were Eddie's tickets back to the title, and he was in luck: challenging Eddie to a match tomorrow night on RAW - with the WWF Intercontinental Championship on the line!
. 3) Billy Gunn def. Tazz (4:23)With the disappointing loss at Survivor Series, and inevitable collapse of D-Generation X following the defections of both Shawn Michaels and X-Pac, Billy Gunn has been left on his own with New Age Outlaws tag team partner Road Dogg shelved by injury. Mr. Ass was the recipient of a sad loss against his former DX ally X-Pac this past week on RAW is WAR, and even confronted 'the Heartbreak Kid' for his evil deeds in the parking lot on SmackDown. Tonight on Heat, he had a challenge ahead of him in the form of the man that unsuccessfully challenged Rikishi for the WWF Intercontinental Championship six nights ago on RAW, Tazz. 'The One Man Crime Scene' had a chip on his shoulder following a string of defeats, and an inexplicable hatred of the World Wrestling Federation's crew of referees. Tazz warned the official as he locked up with Gunn just to go overpowered. The thug wound up receiving a gorilla press slam from Billy, before a jackhammer attempt went reversed into a full nelson suplex! 'The Human Suplex Machine' pounded on Billy before badmouthing the official, dropping Billy on his surgically repaired shoulder with a big half-and-half suplex to follow! Tazz screamed as Mr. Ass refused to be beaten. Tazz looked for another suplex just for Billy to reverse into the jackhammer, roaring to the people's delight! It was time for the Fame Asser it seemed, when Tazz sidestepped it and looked for the Tazzmission unsuccessfully. Billy turned it around, and a sleeper slam put Tazz down for the three count!
Tazz was a tough opponent for Mr. Ass to compete with, all by himself. Billy Gunn had managed to overcome 'the One Man Crime Scene', although it was at the expense of a new finishing move, the sleeper slam which managed to outfox 'the Human Suplex Machine!' It was unknown how high Billy Gunn could fly without D-Generation X's support behind him, but the sky was the limit for the highly impressive former DX member - who was breaking out on his own.
. We returned to the entertainment complex in WWF New York, where Michael Cole and Val Venis reviewed what they had seen thus far tonight on Sunday Night Heat. But before concluding, Michael wanted the fans to give 'the Big Valbowski' a little love, as he would be flying solo up next. Val said he had enjoyed being Michael's co-host tonight and had tried to give him a little advice with the ladies. But whether Michael could last with the legions and legions of ladies in New York City, that much remained to be seen! Michael had the people salute 'the Big Valbowski' as he slowly thrusted his hips, and removed the towel around his waist to the female attendees' delight!
With Val Venis throwing his towel to Bethany in the front row, 'the Big Valbowski' took the hand of the offstage Rebecca and walked to the backstage area with the MTV journalist, leaving Michael Cole on the stage alone. He welcomed the fans to give a very warm welcome to the leader of D-Generation X, Triple H! 'The Cerebral Assassin' made his way out with a water bottle in hand, smiling at the loud reception received from the packed house in WWF New York! As the fans settled down there was a chant of 'the Game's name, while the man himself shook hands with Michael Cole and took a seat on the couch. Michael wanted to start off with what we saw earlier tonight - in a video message sent in by Stephanie McMahon, we would see Triple H go one-on-one with the same man that turned his back on DX one week ago, X-Pac at Armageddon. When asked about his feelings on the situation with DX, Triple H admitted that it was tough to admit. DX, all of the boys seemed to be going their separate ways, after years of always being aligned together. It started with himself, Shawn Michaels and Chyna, and grew to be this big happy family - X-Pac, Road Dogg and Billy Gunn joining them!
All of a sudden, everybody looked to be going their separate ways. He saw Shawn Michaels, having rode with him for years on end, suddenly declare that it was he who ran Stone Cold Steve Austin down? 'The Game' commented that even he didn't suspect it was 'the Heartbreak Kid' before last Monday, and he was his best friend! Hunter expressed that these were guys that he rode with night in and night out, and with Shawn now running with his tail between his legs because of Austin, with Road Dogg on the shelf with injuries, and X-Pac trying to play with the boys all of a sudden? It was crazy. Michael referenced 'the Game's ex-wife's comments from SmackDown, how it had been a crazy year for him. He walked in with friends, family, loved ones, and power. The WWF Champion, husband of the boss's daughter, surrounded by the McMahon-Helmsley Faction. Where had everybody gone? Triple H nodded in agreement, but noted that he felt he could do better without Steph. Admittedly, it didn't turn out well enough. But when it came to X-Pac, he was the one that had really, truly woken him up: and it was time to be the man he was twelve months ago! It was time to be the animal that won championships, that let nobody get in his way. 'The Game' made no mistake about it - he was at a crossroads now - unfortunately for X-Pac, that meant he was hungry again!
The fans cheered Triple H as he continued, discussing how Stephanie and Shane McMahon could try their damned hardest to force him out, to remove him from the World Wrestling Federation. They coul have him sweeping floors with Mick Foley, they could treat him like the Rock and ban him from the WWF Championship again - it didn't matter! This year, he had enjoyed the power he had had, the love and embrace of a wife and friends - but as well as that? The tragedy of defeat, and the loss of his marriage and friends. When he sat down and he spoke with Jim Ross some eighteen months ago, he declared himself a student of the game, and he would still say it today: he is 'the Game', and he was that damn good! He declared it started with X-Pac, but the redemption was coming. And before it was all said and done, he would once again stand at the pinnacle of this business that he loved and say the words: "I am the man!" 'The Game' was now stood up, standing before a packed house on their feet! Triple H chugged the water and sprayed it from his lips to a massive ovation. A determined 'Game' was a deadly game, and that could mean only bad news for X-Pac , with the two friends now bitter rivals, set to meet at Armageddon in two weeks time!
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Post by DTP. on Sept 7, 2020 18:38:45 GMT -5
WWF Live! - November 25-26, 2000 November 25, 2000 - AllState Arena in Chicago, Illinois:- The Holly Cousins def. Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko
- Lance Storm (c) def. Grandmaster Sexay to retain the WWF Hardcore Championship.
- D-Lo Brown (c) def. William Regal & Joe E. Legend to retain the WWF European Championship.
- T&A (c) def. The Dudley Boyz & Edge and Christian in a three-way Tables match to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship.
- X-Pac def. Billy Gunn
- Raven def. Al Snow
- Matt Hardy and Lita def. Steven Richards and WWF Women's Champion Ivory
- Rikishi (c) def. Eddie Guerrero to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship.
- Chris Jericho def. Big Show
- Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock def. WWF Champion Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit
November 26, 2000 - Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska:
- The Holly Cousins def. Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko
- Lance Storm (c) def. Grandmaster Sexay to retain the WWF Hardcore Championship.
- D-Lo Brown (c) def. William Regal & Joe E. Legend to retain the WWF European Championship.
- T&A (c) def. The Dudley Boyz & Edge and Christian in a three-way Tables match to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship.
- X-Pac def. Billy Gunn
- Raven def. Al Snow
- Matt Hardy and Lita def. Steven Richards and WWF Women's Champion Ivory
- Rikishi (c) def. Eddie Guerrero to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship.
- Chris Jericho def. Big Show
- Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock def. WWF Champion Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit
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Post by DTP. on Sept 8, 2020 6:37:01 GMT -5
RAW is WAR - November 27, 2000 Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa Live on TNN
A video package aired, recapping the first week of this new era the World Wrestling Federation is ushering in, under the reigns of Shane and Stephanie McMahon. The McMahon siblings made a splash by demoting Mick Foley from Commissioner to becoming a janitor; and forbidding the Rock from competing for the WWF Championship "anytime for the foreseeable future". Meanwhile, Stone Cold Steve Austin's search for his attacker finally came to a conclusion on RAW is WAR, when a beating from WWF Champion Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit led to the arrival of an unlikely ally: Shawn Michaels. 'The Heartbreak Kid' took care of the two Coalition members, before shockingly striking 'the Texas Rattlesnake' with Sweet Chin Music! HBK beat Austin to a bloody pulp and confessed that it was him who was the driver last week, explaining his actions as being "an eye for an eye" this past Thursday on SmackDown. Stone Cold, meanwhile, was out for vengeance after a year of investigating, and proceeded to leave each member of the Right to Censor laying in some vicious beatings. What could we expect tonight, when Austin and Michaels are under the same roof?
The opening video package aired, taking us to the Hilton Coliseum for RAW is WAR! Pyrotechnics exploded across the stage, with the rowdy fans on hand in Ames, Iowa on their feet for the show ahead. Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler proudly welcomed us to RAW, on a night where we would see the Rock and Chris Jericho do battle with not two, but three members of the Coalition: the Big Show, Chris Benoit, and WWF Champion Kurt Angle. Plus, Rikishi defends the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Eddie Guerrero; and T&A will put the WWF Tag Team Championship at stake against Edge and Christian! It was four months in the making for the former champs to get their rematch tonight.
. The people in Ames were loud in a negative response, as the WWF Champion Kurt Angle came out to the stage with his girlfriend and one-half of the Coalition authority, Stephanie McMahon. 'The Megastar' and 'the Billion Dollar Princess' walked hand in hand as they arrived in the ring with proud smiles on their faces. With the crowd booing, they kissed delicately before Stephanie began to address the people. She welcomed everybody to the Coalition's RAW is WAR, reminding everybody that it was herself and brother Shane who was running things with the demotion of Mick Foley! Steph discussed the success of their first week in charge, before uttering that it was in fact a new era for the World Wrestling Federation, and they didn't care whether the people liked it or not! Steph made note of the fact that Shane McMahon was yet to arrive due to the travel issues this deadbeat town had, but she and Kurt wanted to share what they had planned for their very first Thanksgiving together! Not only was Kurt excited to wine and dine with the McMahon Family at their gorgeous mansion in Stamford, Connecticut, but the two were equally as ecstatic about tonight's main event. The Olympic Gold Medalist received some heinous chants from the Iowa crowd, as he talked about how excited he was to teach the Rock a lesson. After what the sore loser did to Kurt after losing at the Survivor Series was low, but then when Rock was punished, yet still overcame T&A, Edge and Christian, it was a blatant slap in the face of the girl he loves, and his brother from another mother, Shane!
Kurt Angle explained that the Rock needed to hold himself accountable for what happened, and to suck up his punishment like a man, just like Al Snow did at the hands of the Big Show last week! Stephanie concurred that she felt that it was a great idea, and lamented the fact that they had even allowed Chris Jericho to get in on the fun! Rock wouldn't be alone - but they would remain outnumbered against not only Kurt and 'the Giant', but Chris Benoit as well! And on top of that, she had one more thing to add - it would be a no-disqualification match! Angle promised to make sure Rock learned his lesson, and claimed that whether it was the easy way or the hard way: he was the freaking WWF Champion, he was the Olympic Gold Medalist, he was 'the Megastar', and that meant that he was the absolute best this company had to offer! Chris Benoit suddenly interrupted, following on from the tension the two had shared on SmackDown. 'The Rabid Wolverine' perplexed Kurt, whereas Steph appeared concerned following Benoit's previous challenge to the WWF Champion. Benoit claimed that he was in the back, minding his own business, when he'd overheard someone call his name. He explained that he was the best technical wrestler, and found it pretty confusing why Kurt Angle had neglected to make note of that. Benoit accepted the fact that Kurt proved to the world last Thursday what it took to be a "real winner", but where was his recognition? Why did Matt Hardy get a WWF Championship shot, when he should be granting Benoit a shot of his own! The audacity of Chris Benoit made Kurt Angle laugh, reminding him that they were on the same team! Benoit and Angle, they were all Coalition! Stephanie even let out an awkward laugh, and Benoit chuckled too. Which is when Benoit said he didn't care if they were Coalition or not! Benoit wanted his title, reminding Stephanie of how herself and Shane McMahon even came to gain power over the World Wrestling Federation!
Suddenly The Rock made his way out to the stage, igniting the thousands of 'the Brahma Bull's fans in attendance! 'The People's Champ' was beloved in Ames, but removed his shades to take a look in the ring. What he saw wasn't two men and a woman giggling it out, but a vanilla midget with an attitude problem, and one woman with an Olympic-sized monkeyturd hanging out of her skirt! Rock declared that he had finally come back to Iowa, before asking the three if taking punishments was really what this was all about. Rock reminded Kurt Angle of when he whooped his candyass at Survivor Series, until being cheap shotted with the WWF Championship. That may be the closest he will ever get to the title, but he guaran-damn-tees when Stephanie gets bored of riding Kurt Angle like a cowgirl around the bedroom; and gets bored of Benoit's primal ape sex fetish, that she will come begging to the Rock for the People's Stroodle...and Rock will turn her down. Without a shadow of a doubt, there were many things the Rock would do to become WWF Champion, and none of those included shortcuts - let alone having to endure the most vanilla sex on God's green earth to get there! The people chanted Rock as Stephanie appeared appalled, and Kurt Angle shouted at 'the People's Champ' not to say another damn word about his girlfriend! Rock mimicked him before telling Kurt to shut his jabroni mouth! Suddenly, the lights went out and countdown was on - bringing out Chris Jericho to the stage!
The people screamed his name, as Y2J welcomed everybody to RAW is Jericho! Chris had wondered what all of the commotion was, but then he'd realized what was happening. It was crystal clear that Steph had a line forming behind her, each of them wanting a piece of the filthy, dirty, disgusting, bottom-feeding, trash bag ho! Rock pondered why Jericho was out there, to which he reminded Rock to his understanding - they had to take on three guys tonight? Y2J thought hard about his opponents, all three guys in which they'd beaten before. But in a No-Disqualification Handicap match? Stephanie and her moth-bitten chest had outdone themselves this time! Kurt Angle was losing his temper now, warning Jericho that if he wanted to find out the exact same hell Rock was sure to be living in after tonight, then it was too late. He reminded them that he was 'the Megastar', causing Rock to steal a line out of Jericho's playbook: to please shut the hell up! Y2J was shocked, telling the Coalition that it didn't matter if they brought the trash bag ho Stephanie, if they brought the Olympic crybaby "Kirk Angel", if they brought "Mr Roboto", or even if they brought "Kentucky Fried Fatass" Big Show. The fact of the matter is that after tonight, they would never...Y2J cut him off and declared that they would never be the same agayn! Rock raised an eyebrow at Jericho, before signing off with his catchphrase, with Jericho joining in with his vocal range! The Rock and Chris Jericho were ready for the handicap match tonight, while the Coalition were seething in the ring!
. Backstage, Debra came out of the APA's office with Bradshaw and Faarooq not far behind her. After hiring the APA's protective services for her striptease return to the World Wrestling Federation last Monday night, Debra had gotten into some hot water with the Right to Censor. But up next, the APA and the RTC were set to get it on!
Back from the break, the WWF Champion Kurt Angle was beet red after the tongue lashing he and Stephanie McMahon had received, courtesy of the Rock and Chris Jericho. 'The Megastar' paced back and forth in the hall, when the Big Show arrived to try and calm him down. 'The Giant' had looked everywhere for him, while Kurt was more interested in ways to get back at them. The Olympic Gold Medalist said he was not taking any of this and that he was the WWF Champion for a god damn reason! Show agreed with him wholeheartedly, but Kurt was also concerned about his girlfriend Steph not deserving this treatment either, she co-ran this whole show! The loyalist 500-pounder remarked that they could get even tonight, but Angle was ill-tempered enough to reveal how he'd planned to go find 'the People's Champ' and take him out with a lead pipe; but Show advised Kurt against it. He was the WWF Champion, and to stoop down to their level? That was not the Olympian he had grown to admire! Angle took a few breaths and thanked Show, admitting he'd lost his cool. One thing was for sure though, as the champ declared that tonight he wasn't letting Rock or Chris Jericho leave on their feet.
. Lilian Garcia made her way out to the stage to a mixed reaction from the people, the hostage-held ring announcer making way for the arrival of the Right to Censor! The people in Ames hated seeing the group, as led by Steven Richards and WWF Women's Champion Ivory. Bull Buchanan, the Goodfather and Mark Henry followed, with each of them holding a grudge for Stone Cold Steve Austin, as well as Debra, from last Thursday night on SmackDown. Steven was rained out by boos, before explaining that what 'the Texas Rattlesnake' did last week, they did not deserve! They were simply offering Mr. Austin support from the villainous deeds of Shawn Michaels. Ivory was handed the microphone, but before the champ could speak out, the APA made their way down to the ring with Debra, for what was sure to be a barnburner of a tag team encounter! 1) The APA (w/Debra) def. The Goodfather and Bull Buchanan (w/Steven Richards and WWF Women's Champion Ivory) (3:15)The Right to Censor still had a grudge for the APA, coming off of the their win over the RTC back at the Survivor Series. Last week on RAW is WAR saw the return of Debra, who performed a striptease that would lure Ivory and the RTC to the backstage area for a collision with the three, and the RTC did not forget it. Debra even added insult to injury on SmackDown by slapping the WWF Women's Champion during Mark Henry's match with Stone Cold Steve Austin, which would see 'the Secret Weapon' left laying at the hands of 'the Texas Rattlesnake'. She and Steven had a keen eye on both the APA and Debra during this match, as Bradshaw and Faarooq cleaned house of the Goodfather and Buchanan early. They followed the two to the floor, where a staredown was had between Bradshaw and Mark Henry, leading to Goodfather coming from behind! The RTC grounded Bradshaw in the ring, when Buchanan came off the second rope with an axe handle, caught by a big boot from the tough Texan! Faarooq got the tag and ran with a head full of steam on Goodfather and Buchanan, catching Bull off the ropes with a spinebuster! Steven got on the apron and Faarooq quickly grabbed him by the tie, when Goodfather struck from behind. Bradshaw got the tag and delivered a fallaway slam, looking for a Clothesline From Hell when Ivory tripped him - but Debra slapped her to the floor! Inside Goodfather missed a splash in the corner, and a Clothesline From Hell gave the APA the win!
The APA had managed to come out on top, as they immediately fended off Mark Henry who tried entering. Bradshaw and Faarooq had beaten the Right to Censor at their own game, and it was all in part thanks to Debra! Lilian Garcia proudly declared the APA as the winners off the match, causing her to be screamed at by apparent superior, Ivory. The WWF Women's Champion had a scowl on her face, and was trash talking Debra from the floor; while Debra proudly raised her men's hands in victory on the rampway!
. Backstage, Eddie Guerrero was seen snickering to himself ahead of his rematch for the WWF Intercontinental Championship tonight, with Rikishi. Kevin Kelly was standing by to get a word with 'Latino Heat', who confidently put his arm around Kevin and told him that tonight would make everything in the world make sense again! All of the setbacks, like losing the title he cherished, and having to spend the better part of a year with that nagging, ungrateful rat Chyna! Kevin asked Eddie if he was concerned about what 'Big Kish' might do, after Eddie had inserted himself in his business last week, but Eddie laughed and told Kevin to relax. Because it was going to be a great night for 'Latino Heat!' Eddie strutted away, set to challenge Rikishi, next!
Back live on RAW is WAR, Stone Cold Steve Austin was seen without any bags in hand. Walking with a sense of urgency, 'the Texas Rattlesnake' stomped through the parking lot leaving behind his pickup truck, when out of a limousine stepped Shane McMahon. Shane was only just arriving at the building, and Austin immediately confronted him to ask if he knew where he could find Shawn Michaels. Shane had the look of a deer looking at headlights as he backed up against the car and told Steve he didn't have a clue. He just knew 'the Heartbreak Kid' would be here! Shane tried to defend himself, reminding Stone Cold of who was in charge here, but Austin didn't give a rat's ass. Stone Cold told Shane to make it official for tonight - he would be calling HBK's sorry ass out to that ring, and that that was the bottom line!
. 2) Rikishi (c) def. Eddie Guerrero to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship (3:55)At No Mercy we saw Rikishi become the WWF Intercontinental Champion after defeating Eddie Guerrero, in what we thought would be the end of the dispute between the two. After beating Chyna at Survivor Series, Guerrero had allegedly put his ex-fiancee behind him, and twice tried to attack the champ from behind last week on both RAW is WAR and SmackDown. Tonight was his shot at regaining the title, and Guerrero immediately tried to best Rikishi on the mat. The weight difference put the challenger at a disadvantage, as a sunset flip almost allowed the 400-pounder to drop his huge rear on the chest of Eddie just to miss. Guerrero struck with a low dropkick, taking the leg from under the Samoan, and his attack began on the knee of the champion. Eddie dropped knees and elbows to keep Rikishi down, before being powered into the corner. Eddie nailed Rikishi with a right that caused him to knock down the referee, but he came back a big thump in the corner! Rikishi had Eddie in prime position for the Stinkface, but Eddie low blowed his way out! The official came to when Eddie rushed Rikishi just to sent into him - the ref down again! Guerrero rolled out to grab a steel chair, knocking Rikishi senseless through the ropes! Eddie was about to steal it when Chyna angrily marched down to the ring and gave Eddie an unsuspecting Powerbomb! Eddie got up in a daze to receive the Samoan drop: 'Big Kish' retaining the title!
The WWF Intercontinental Championship remained in the hands of Rikishi, albeit thanks in part to a former friend turned enemy, Chyna! 'Big Kish' stumbled back to his feet to look in confusion at why 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' had involved herself, though Chyna's eyes remained lazer focused on a beaten Eddie Guerrero in the ring. Chyna hadn't been seen since the Survivor Series, but it was clear she was not yet finished with her ex-fiance!
. In the locker room area, Edge and Christian approached Chris Benoit to try and make sense of his qualms with the WWF Champion Kurt Angle. Christian explained that they had a shot at regaining the WWF Tag Team Championship tonight, but they had been given orders from Stephanie McMahon and Kurt Angle, to check where his head was at! Edge explained that after everything they'd been through, now he wanted to throw the Coalition down the tube and challenge him for the title? They had to team up and take on the Rock and Chris Jericho tonight! 'The Rabid Wolverine' mocked them for trying, reminding the brothers that he and Shane McMahon did all of the real work at Survivor Series. As much as he wanted to make Y2J and Rock beg for mercy tonight, he wanted the recognition he deserved, and that came with the WWF Championship!
We returned to RAW is WAR to see Shane McMahon in his office, telling Stephanie McMahon all about his tense and unexpected interaction with Stone Cold Steve Austin moments ago, with Shane telling Steph that they didn't deserve this treatment from the boys in the locker room. 'The Billion Dollar Princess' grimaced knowingly after what she'd had to experience at the expense of the Rock and Chris Jericho. In walked Mick Foley, who grinned happily to see the power duo. He made a reference to Steph being a 'Billion Dollar Princess' with a "cent-sized chest". She scowled and told Mick that they didn't bring him to this hellhole of a town to make fun of her, because they had actual talent for that! Shane then told Mick of a new venture that they wished to let him try out tonight, after how terribly he did last week performing janitorial duties. Shane then picked up a big box of wrestlers' shirts, ordering him to report to the concession stand and spend his night hocking merchandise! Mick shrugged and told the McMahons he'd get mauled - when Steph threatened to take away that big contract he has and make him figure out his own way home! Foley chuckled, telling them he'd do his best. . In the arena, the WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown was making his way to ringside, where it appeared that the champ was about to join Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler at the announce table for the next match. J.R. and 'the King' asked what he was doing out here, with D-Lo explaining that with all of the hijinks William Regal and Joe E. Legend had been pulling, he knew they were coming for his title. The problem was, their wack-asses needed to know that he too was scouting them!
William Regal and Joe E. Legend made their way out to the ring for singles competition, Joe E. dressed in full three-piece suit. 'The Goodwill Ambassador' was prepared for action, as the two took to the ring where Legend claimed the microphone. He ordered the peasants give William the respect he deserved, only drawing more heat from the people. William took over, discussing the sacrilege of Thanksgiving last week. The entire concept of Thanksgiving was everything wrong with the United States in his eyes, citing the agreement with Native Americans and slaughter of turkeys as being down right ghastly! Regal continued to blame the people for giving thanks, until suddenly Matt Hardy made his way out to the rampway, with Lita beside him! The people were glad to see the Team Xtreme duo arrive, as Matt held a microphone of his own - advising if Regal didn't like Thanksgiving, to just leave! Regal and Legend were furious at Hardy's intrusion, who told the Brit he'd do him one better: kicking his ass in that ring right now!3) William Regal (w/Joe E. Legend) def. Matt Hardy (w/Lita) (3:44)With Jeff Hardy out on the shelf with a back injury suffered at the hands of Mark Henry before the Survivor Series, it appeared that Matt Hardy had been making the most of this unplanned singles tenure he was on. The young North Carolinian came so close to defeating Kurt Angle and becoming WWF Champion last week on SmackDown, whereas William Regal continued to have his hands full with dethroning D-Lo Brown as WWF European Champion. Joe E. Legend had become a calling card of the British mentor, and such action was on display after a hot start from Hardy was bookended, by Legend hanging Hardy throat-first over the top rope, behind the referee's back! 'The Goodwill Ambassador' innocuously waved to the people of Iowa to loud boos, before brutalizing Matt with some sharp European uppercuts in the corner. A Mexican surfboard stretch went applied, though Matt was able to roll out of it - a legdrop regaining control! Matt nailed Regal with a Side Effect and scored with a diving legdrop, when Joe E. tried to distract Matt again. Lita struck this time, catching Regal's protege with the diving headscissors off the apron! Matt tried for the Twist of Fate when Regal roped his arm in for the Regal Cutter - picking up a close win.
William Regal had managed to get away from this match with yet another victory, with 'the Goodwill Ambassador's record still only baring a singular loss - to D-Lo Brown no less. Joe E. Legend climbed into the ring to join the Englishman's celebration, before the protege inexplicably began putting the boots to Matt Hardy! Lita climbed up to the top rope and dove with a crossbody onto Legend, who threw Lita down to the canvas! Legend was out for revenge after the diving headscissors moments prior, but Regal restrained the angry young man. WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown took the opportunity to strike, catching Legend with a leg lariat! Regal then clubbed D-Lo with a big elbow, when Legend dropped the champ with the Hospital Job! Regal brushed himself off with innocence, before raising the hand of Joe E. with a proud grimace on his face.
. After playing a major role in her ex-fiance Eddie Guerrero's loss to Rikishi moments ago, Chyna was seen stomping through the halls of the backstage area. That is until he encountered an old friend from the D-Generation X days, X-Pac. The new and improved X-Pac arrogantly laughed upon seeing 'the Ninth Wonder of the World', joking that he didn't even know it was her! He feigned interest in wanting to catch up with her, though Chyna didn't want anything to do with him. After what he did to Triple H, Billy Gunn and Road Dogg? She didn't think X-Pac was a man at all. She thought X-Pac was a chickensh*t punk! X-Pac was offended by this and told Chyna she'd better be sorry, claiming that he spent so many years having to ride 'the Game's coattails. But now? He was awake, and he didn't give a damn what anyone thought. He was all by himself, riding solo is something he should have done a long time ago! The ill-tempered powerlifter pointed the finger at X-Pac impatiently, telling him to prove it to her in the ring, tonight!
. Meanwhile, the WWF Tag Team Champions T&A were seen walking the halls with an added sprint to their step. As Test muttered to Albert about how they were out to prove they could do this without Trish Stratus, 'the Freight Train' grunted in agreement. Despite teaming with Edge and Christian last Thursday on SmackDown, they would have to put the titles up against the former champs - up next!
Back live on RAW is WAR, we went to the outside lobby of the Hilton Coliseum, where a group of fans were on hand to buy official World Wrestling Federation merchandise from the vendor. Mick Foley arrived to a loud ovation from the small crowd, with the people chanting the former Commissioner's name. 'The Hardcore Legend' spoke with a smile as he introduced himself, but the vendor wasn't interested. He knew who he was, coldly muttering that his name was Bill. In quick manner he explained that Shane McMahon told him they'd be working together, but warned Mick that it wouldn't be an easy job. Bill told Mick he didn't give a damn what he'd done before in his career, but tonight he was his back-up. If he stole one cent, or they were missing stock, he would go straight to Shane, and they'd never meet again. Bill also wanted Mick to change out of his own new T-shirt. Mick began rummaging through boxes of merchandise, asking Bill where his new shirt was hiding. Bill looked at him with a no-nonsense demeanor: Foley wasn't a WWF Superstar anymore.
. 4) T&A (c) vs Edge and Christian ended in a no-contest; T&A retain the WWF Tag Team Championship (4:11)Despite losing the WWF Tag Team Championship back at SummerSlam in August, Edge and Christian had never received their rematch following Tables, Ladders and Chairs. When T&A were placed against the Rock in handicap action last Monday on RAW is WAR, the former champs began to discuss their shot, and it was granted for right here tonight. Granted, this came four days following the two teams having to get along in an unsuccessful outing against the forces of the Rock, Chris Jericho and the Dudley Boyz on SmackDown. The challengers got the people slightly behind them by clapping their hands, when Edge started out with Albert just to be overpowered. 'The Freight Train' diffused the energy of the fast-paced older brother, clobbering him with a splash in the corner! Test came in for a sidewalk slam, and began choking Edge in the corner with his high-arched foot. Edge managed to come back with a spinning wheel kick, and a tag was made to Christian! He dove off the top just to be powerslammed by the 350-pounder, as the beating continued. Iowa got behind the challengers in a surprise, but Christian resisted a torture rack from Albert and managed to score with a reverse tornado DDT! The tag was made to Edge who struck Test with two shoulder blocks, before ducking a clothesline and executing a spear for two! Suddenly, pyrotechnics fell from the rafters into the stage: the Dudley Boyz were here, and the challengers and champions were baffled!
Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley had no care in the world at the fact T&A were in the middle of a WWF Tag Team Championship defense. In their eyes, after being cheated out of the titles back at the Survivor Series, and having planted both members through a table on SmackDown, they were in line for another opportunity! The Dudley Boyz hit the ring and brought the fight to Albert, managing to take him down with a double flapjack, when Edge and Christian blindsighted the Dudleys! D-Von and Bubba fought them off, but Test struck from behind with a big boot for Bubba; Edge taking D-Von down with another spear!
T&A, Edge and Christian were ganging up on the Dudleys after this match had been thrown out, and that's when the foursome conspired to do a serious number on the Dudleyville natives! Edge went out to grab two chairs, while Albert grabbed a table from the other part of ringside! Edge and Christian had some bad intentions for D-Von, clashing two steel chairs directly into the skull of the D-Von! Albert set up the table and placed Bubba on it meanwhile. Test climbed to the top rope - gesturing that this was redemption for the injured manager Trish Stratus - a diving elbow drop putting Bubba through his own table! The WWF Tag Team Champions, Edge and Christian stood tall and shook hands with one another - these four men had left the Dudleys demolished!
. The WWF Champion Kurt Angle was in his locker room psyching himself up, muttering about Chris Benoit to himself. 'The Megastar' would be in for a shock when the door swung open, bringing in a fired up Stone Cold Steve Austin! 'The Texas Rattlesnake' was looking for Shawn Michaels, but had instead gotten the shocked champ. Angle immediately blew up and asked Austin if he had even bothered to read the sign on the door. This was his private dressing room - the WWF Champion's private dressing room! Austin told Kurt that actually he had read the sign, and he didn't give a damn whose dressing room it was. Austin glared a hole through the Olympic Gold Medalist, telling him he should be lucky as sin that it wasn't he who ran him down. Stone Cold wanted to come by and warn Kurt that if he tried the same cr*p he pulled last week, he and Chris Benoit beating the hell out of him? Austin would stomp a mudhole in his ass and walk it dry! Austin stomped out, leaving the Olympian to ask aloud why nobody believed he had it in him to run Stone Cold down! Angle screamed that Stone Cold should respect the WWF Champion, clearly not having a good night.
We returned from the commercial break to see The Rock in the dressing room, psyching himself up ahead of the three-on-two no-disqualification handicap match tonight. 'The Great One' could hear the people chanting his name, when in walked Chris Jericho. A cocky smile on his face, Y2J hoped he hadn't crashed the party he was having out there tonight. Rock raised a palm to Jericho's face, then asked him if he had any idea what he had just done. Not only did Jericho have a 500-pound, determined jabroni like Big Show on his ass, but he had a raging, egomaniacal Olympic Gold virgin named Kurt Angle on his back. Rock asked if he knew what this meant, that Y2J was in the doghouse. Jericho told him he could take it, much like the flat-chested virtuous 'Billion Dollar Princess' from every boy in the grade above her! Jericho told Rock that whether it's Angle, Shane, Steph, Big Show, even Chris Benoit: he can take it! And Jericho added that tonight, he wanted to do it - all due respect - the Y2J way. Rock stared at Chris, before telling him without a shadow of a doubt, the Rock would leave his mark on the Coalition, one they would never forget.
. In the building, Stone Cold Steve Austin brought the house to their feet, as the glass shattered and 'the Texas Rattlesnake' came stomping down to the ring! Stone Cold knew exactly who it was that ran him down at last year's Survivor Series, and the world was still reeling at the revelation that it was none other than Shawn Michaels. Stone Cold marched around the ring as he told the people in Iowa that the fans could be glad to see him all they want. He was happy to be here tonight, in this ring, because there was one thing and only thing only on his mind: he wanted to call out that son of a b*tch Shawn Michaels! The place came unglued, as 'the Rattlesnake' talked about how he knew that scrawny, retired, no-good S.O.B. was lurking in the back somewhere, and he sure as hell wasn't going to ask him again! Austin wanted no excuses, no explanations, all he knew was that HBK was one year overdue on an ass whooping, and Stone Cold could help him find it! Shawn Michaels soon came walking out slowly, not dressed for any sort of physical altercation. Instead, the WWF Board of Director raised his palm and gestured to slow down a little bit. 'The Heartbreak Kid' understood why Stone Cold was so angry, in fact, he understood it more than well. Because Shawn too knew what it was like to have to give something up, and be forced to undergo all of the surgery, all of the rehabilitation, and all of the depressions that came with being forced to give up what he loved! Shawn chuckled to himself, telling Stone Cold from the stage that his speech sounded awfully familiar, didn't it? 'The Heartbreak Kid' gloated about how great it felt to drive away from that parking lot that night, knowing that he had gone eye for an eye with 'the Texas Rattlesnake'. When he left Austin laying, damn near paralyzed? It was the most satisfying thing that he could ever imagine, because it was his revenge!
Michaels took us back to WrestleMania XIV two years ago, the night where Stone Cold took the WWF Championship from him, and in the process alongside Mike Tyson: they ended his career for good! Michaels asked Steve if he knew how he felt back then, and whether he regretted finding out the truth behind who did it! Austin claimed all he knew was that HBK was a dead man, telling Shawn to be a man and step through those ropes. Stone Cold claimed Shawn could claim he was retired all he wanted, he could hide behind being on the WWF Board of Directors. But one way or another, Stone Cold was going to make damn sure that Shawn Michaels did not leave on his own two feet! As Michaels closed in at ringside, 'the Heartbreak Kid' decided against climbing into the ring, telling Steve that he might just have to wait for another time. Why? Because Shawn wasn't born yesterday, to step into that ring! Michaels told Steve that he would do it on his own time, and on his own dime! The Hilton Coliseum erupted in loud boos at the smug actions of the confident 'Heartbreak Kid', who soon turned over his shoulder and told 'the Rattlesnake' that there was going to be another time though. He may be retired, but he was going to give Steve the benefit of the doubt. Because much like when Austin took his career, and much like when he ran Austin down with that black Lincoln towncar: they weren't different, they were vengeful people that settled their grudges with more violence. That's when Shawn extended the olive branch, declaring that instead of a fight here tonight, he would come out of retirement for one match: and that match would take place in under two weeks, at Armageddon! The place erupted, as Stone Cold found himself surprised.
Shawn climbed up onto the apron, telling him that there were two ways they could go about this arrangement. Either Stone Cold could get the frustration out of his system and stomp a mudhole in him, or open a can of whoopass on him - or, they shake hands like the enemies they are! Michaels climbed into the ring, in full control of the situation, though Steve asked Shawn what might happen to Armageddon, if he did just drop him with a Stunner and crack his skull with a steel chair here and now! Michaels smile as he had predicted this - telling Steve if that did happen, the match would be called off and they would never meet again! Shawn revealed that Stone Cold could not touch him until December 10, thirteen days away. Michaels glared Steve in the eye, asking him which way he wanted to do this. Austin thought long and hard about it with the people split in which way they wanted him to go! With Shawn's hand extended, Stone Cold ignored the show of respect and told him he was on - he'd see him at Armageddon: flipping Michaels off to his face! Austin turned away while Shawn appeared relieved, when HBK drastically struck with Sweet Chin Music! Michaels climbed out of the ring with an arrogant smirk on his face, strutting to the negative reaction. Austin couldn't touch Michaels until Armageddon - but what about Shawn laying a finger on Austin? Armageddon would be Shawn's deathwish, coming out of retirement for one more fight with 'the Texas Rattlesnake!'
We returned to a replay from moments ago, where Shawn Michaels declared he was coming out of retirement for one more match, and offered Stone Cold Steve Austin two options: to meet him at Armageddon, or stomp a mudhole in him and kiss his hopes and dreams of revenge goodbye. Austin flipped 'the Heartbreak Kid' off and accepted his challenge - now having to wait thirteen days until Armageddon to put his hands on him. But the rule was a double standard, as HBK demonstrated by again leaving Austin down, the recipient of Sweet Chin Music! During the break, Shane McMahon and Stephanie McMahon were in their office talking over Armageddon, and how excited Shane was to see HBK prove he could still kick 'the Texas Rattlesnake's ass. Steph was more reserved, claiming she hated 'the Heartbreak Kid'. In walked Shawn Michaels himself, causing 'the Billion Dollar Princess' to ask what the hell he wanted! Instead, HBK ignored her and chose to shake hands with Shane O'Mac - thanking him for this opportunity. Shawn left, with Steph asking Shane what ever happened to the McMahons running ideas by each other before doing them! Shane smiled in turn.
. In the arena, the WWF Hardcore Champion Lance Storm made his way out to the ring to a negative response. 'The Pride of Calgary' demanded some seriousness from the people as he elected to talk about the needless brutality he experienced last Thursday night on SmackDown. He got left laying by the Undertaker, and he wanted to assure everybody that it was unbecoming of a Canadian Champion like himself to be seen victimized the way he was! But that was all beside the point, because when that bell sounded, it was Lance Storm - the WWF Hardcore Champion - reigning supreme with a pinfall win over the Undertaker! Soon enough came K-Kwik strutting out to the stage, with the challenger tonight rapping his way down to the ring! He'd heard enough and was coming for his first taste of title victory tonight. 5) Lance Storm (c) def. K-Kwik to retain the WWF Hardcore Championship (3:31)While it was true that the record books would state that 'the Pride of Calgary' had obtained a pinfall victory against the Undertaker last week on SmackDown, Lance Storm had neglected to mention how the only reason he was still WWF Hardcore Champion was all thanks to the doing of 'the American Badass's rival, Raven. Tonight the WWF Hardcore Champion had to concern himself with a pursuer of the title of late, K-Kwik. After defending the title last week on RAW is WAR, Lance's victory would go interrupted by K-Dawg rapping his way out to the rampway. It was clear he wanted the gold, immediately taking the fight to to the champ. A baseball slide between his legs allowed the challenger to combat the champ with an axe kick, before following up with a missile dropkick off the top! K-Dawg was all go tonight, rolling out of the ring and bringing in a shovel, as well as a trash can and a cookie sheet! The challenger went after Lance just to eat the cookie sheet, when Storm immediately used the shovel to ram it into K-Dawg's chest! Storm kept K-Kwik down, and applied a leglock to target the leg of the rapper. K-Kwik resorted to the trash can lid to fight his way back up, before catching him with a hip toss, and a scissors kick connected for a near fall! Storm barely remained champ, but when K-Kwik motioned for the Mic Check, Storm handed him a blatant low blow before hitting the ropes and sweeping K-Kwik from underneath: the Maple Leaf Crab applied: forcing him to tap out!
Lance Storm dropped to the canvas in exhaustion following a hotly contested WWF Hardcore Championship defense, but 'the Pride of Calgary' would be shocked to hear not his own music - but the Undertaker's! Rolling out on his motorcycle came the man Lance had beaten last week on SmackDown, and 'the American Badass' rode down to circle the ringside area! Storm could not believe his eyes as 'the Deadman parked up by the rampway and climbed into the ring, where the WWF Hardcore Champion again duked it out with the angered veteran! Undertaker dropped Lance with a big boot, before hoisting the Canadian up with ease, and delivering the Last Ride!
The Undertaker was angry and knew no bounds, when all of a sudden Raven appeared in the crowd! The people in Iowa despised the mysterious onlooker, as he took a merry waltz down the aisle of the people and told 'the American Badass' how he had predicted all of this would happen. He knew that the Undertaker was coming to take what was his, even if it meant massacring Lance Storm, just for the sake of sheer brutality and payback for losing. He leaned against the barricade and told 'the Deadman' that that's just who he was: he always had to be the selfish loser. He had to take back the respect he thought was owed to him, despite losing the match on SmackDown in the first place! But that's just who he was, he was greedy and out to hog all of the spotlight. But what about him? What about Raven? He left 'the Deadman' laying again on SmackDown, and he still prioritises Lance Storm over him? Where is his respect? He thought 'the Deadman' was going to make him famous! The Undertaker had heard enough and left the ring, causing Raven to make a getaway back through the crowd. 'The Deadman' was hot pursuit, vaulting over the barricade after him!
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At the lobby outside of the arena, Mick Foley and his boss for the evening Bill were seen selling shirts to the people of the arena, 'the Hardcore Legend' soon enough being undermined by Bill in complaining that if a fan didn't have enough money on him, he couldn't just give stock away anyway. Mick apologized and told Bill that he could cover it, when Bill told him he had no choice: it was coming out of his big, hefty salary! Mick was livid, when across the lobby saw Raven being thrown through the door - by none other than the Undertaker! The crowd quickly vanished from the merchandise stand, to circle around the brewing fight between 'the American Badass' and a giggling Raven! Undertaker pounded on him until security was on hand to restrain him, whilst Raven tasted his own blood from a fat lip, simply laughing at the Undertaker in return! He wanted more of what 'the Deadman' had to offer!
. Meanwhile, X-Pac was seen warming up ahead of this impromptu singles match tonight, against a fellow former member of D-Generation X. X-Pac had a cocky grin on his face as he bounced up and down on the spot, heading for the ring. Down another corridor saw Chyna, who had made her first appearance since the Survivor Series earlier tonight: having cost her ex-fiance Eddie Guerrero the WWF Intercontinental Championship! DX's erosion looked to continue, the match up next!
Back live on RAW is WAR, the Big Show was not happy whatsoever to be stuck between his two teammates tonight. The 500-pounder argued that he hated seeing them fight, and that it was unneeded and way too overdramatic! 'The Giant' wanted the WWF Champion Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit to remember that they were Coalition through and through, and that there was bigger business to handle tonight, and that included taking care of the Rock and Chris Jericho for good! 'The Megastar' took a stance beside his most loyal supporter, telling Show that he agreed with him. Angle was the WWF Champion, he couldn't afford to have a chump like Benoit ruin it for the Coalition. It'd be hysterical, mass humiliation! 'The Rabid Wolverine' barked back, reminding Kurt what the Coalition even stood by: a temporary group of people out for a revolution. In Benoit's eyes, the revolution ended with Kurt walking out as WWF Champion at the Survivor Series; and him putting a stop to D-Generation X! Angle got in Benoit's face and visa versa, but before it could get too heated, Show screamed at them to stop fighting - they reminded him of his parents! Show stormed out, Angle and Benoit taken aback.
. 6) X-Pac def. Chyna (2:33)X-Pac Heat was running crazy in Iowa tonight, after the actions of the Benedict Arnold following his betrayal of D-Generation X back at the Survivor Series. X-Pac had been ducking Triple H, and already disposed of Billy Gunn whilst Road Dogg was taken out with injuries. Earlier tonight we saw the return of 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' after an eight day absence, getting revenge on her ex-fiance Eddie Guerrero for stealing a victory from her back at the Survivor Series. There was no love lost despite Chyna's fleeting association with DX in their more recent history, and X-Pac made it quite clear that he didn't hold Chyna with regard, after teasing a handshake just to crotch chop instead. Chyna clubbed him with some elbows, but after sending X-Pac into the ropes, a flying clothesline took her down! X-Pac got payback with a ruthless series of blows, just to wind up the recipient of an amazing military press slam! Chyna's strength was nothing short of spectacular, as she delivered a handspring back elbow into the corner. X-Pac rebounded, taking her down with a big roundhouse kick! X-Pac gloated around the ring in control of Chyna, catching her with an insulting Bronco Buster in the corner! X-Pac was getting too arrogant, and when attempting a hurricanrana, Chyna responded with a powerbomb reversal! Eddie Guerrero soon came out to the rampway to loud boos, and it was enough of a distraction to allow X-Pac to take advantage: planting her with the X-Factor for the win!
It was all because of a jilted Eddie Guerrero, that X-Pac was able to come out on top against 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' Chyna. X-Pac sat up and gloated in knocking off another win against a former D-Generation X ally, when 'Latino Heat' suddenly climbed into the ring and began stomping away at his ex-fiancee! Eddie was a sickening human being, and worse yet X-Pac even joined in! Eddie climbed up to the top rope while X-Pac held Chyna's feet in place: the Frog Splash about to connect. Instead, the music of Triple H hit! 'The Game' was moments away, and a precautious X-Pac immediately left for ringside, grabbing a steel chair! Instead, Triple H appeared right behind X-Pac, hammering him with right hands, and sending him into the ring! 'The Game' was here for revenge, even knocking Eddie off the top rope to the outside floor! Triple H chased X-Pac looking to attack, though he was able to scramble out of the ring just in time. Chyna sat up in surprise that an old friend was there to back her up, 'the Cerebral Assassin' after the head of the traitorous X-Pac!
. We went to the backstage area, where Michael Cole was standing by with the Undertaker, wanting to get some words from him following the fight in the lobby with Raven. 'The American Badass' was still worked up, correcting Michael that what happened backstage earlier was no fight. It was a beating! If Raven wanted to come after him some more, 'the Deadman' was willing to grant him his wish. But unlike Aladdin, his receipt would come with getting his ass handed to him time and time again! Undertaker told Raven to keep it coming, because if he wasn't famous enough, he was sure to make him famous in another match at Armageddon! But this time, it wouldn't be under Raven's Rules. They would be the Undertaker's way, a Street Fight!
We went to footage taken from before the break, where after being cheated out of her match with X-Pac, Chyna was savagely beaten by her heinous ex-fiancee Eddie Guerrero! Thankfully for 'the Ninth Wonder of the World', the cavalry would arrive: and it was Triple H, out for revenge on X-Pac. Back live on RAW is WAR, Triple H was seen talking with Chyna in the hall, with 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' thanking Hunter for having her back. Despite the gratitude however, she made it clear that this wouldn't be a reunion of any kind. She was her own woman now, after so long! 'The Game' understood and told Chyna that he had his own score to settle with that backstabbing runt, X-Pac, causing Chyna to joke about how much the people thought he sucked. The laughter ended there, as Stone Cold Steve Austin passed the two former rivals. 'The Texas Rattlesnake' told the two that he didn't care how close they were or knew about Shawn Michaels, if they dared get involved with his business with 'the Heartbreak Kid', Austin would drop them in a second, and that's the bottom line. Triple H snarled and glared Austin in the eye in return, telling Steve that he doesn't talk to HBK anymore. Austin recommended he keep it that way, stomping away.
. In the arena, the WWF Women's Champion Ivory made her way out to the ring, but forcing Lilian Garcia down to the ring behind her! Ivory had a vice grip on the arm of the Right to Censor's handpicked ring announcer, and Ivory climbed into the ring to discuss her issues with what happened to the RTC earlier tonight. Ivory shouted at Lilian and called her a "bimbo", ordering her to announce her arrival to the squared circle. Lilian shook her head in confusion, but an irate Ivory promptly hoisted her by the collar and threatened her to make the announcement or find herself exiled from the group! Lilian frowned in sadness before officially announcing Ivory's arrival, who then held her head high and declared that what happened earlier tonight should not have gone down the way it did. The APA by all accounts should have fallen to the true winners of the World Wrestling Federation, the RTC. Bull Buchanan and the Goodfather would have walked out on top, had it not been for what she can only assume is the APA's French maid of sorts, that sloppy-chested skank, Debra! Ivory continued to clear the air on her thoughts and opinions of the WWF Diva, when Debra herself soon came waltzing out! In a business suit and high heels, she walked down to the ring proud of herself when Ivory confronted her once more.
The WWF Women's Champion scowled with her words of hate, pointing the finger at her chest and calling her a joke of a woman. She couldn't do anything, she was untalented, and she had no place anywhere near a ring! Ivory told Debra that she got by simply on her assets, and how she was nothing but a nice set of legs to look at. The RTC member took a breath, while Debra took to the microphone to respond. Debra gladly accepted Ivory's issues with her, before announcing that she did in fact serve a purpose. She was here to give the fans exactly what they wanted, which was why on SmackDown this Thursday, we would celebrate the upcoming Christmas season: by holding the first ever Debra Invitational Egg Nog match - and Ivory was welcome to participate! Ivory looked disgusted at the idea and continued to bark at Debra in threatening to have the RTC make sure it never happens. Instead, Debra slapped Ivory to the canvas, and then tore off the blouse of the WWF Women's Champion! Humiliated, Ivory quickly backed up the rampway to escape, while Lilian remained with Debra, who waved Ivory's dress shirt in the air! Steven Richards arrived with a sheet to cover the disrobed champ, as the two Right to Censor members glared at Debra in disgust! What would happen during Debra's Invitational Egg Nog Fight on SmackDown?
. Stephanie McMahon sat in her office chatting with Shane McMahon about how despite their apparent differences in doing business - ala filling each other in on their decisions - she thought they made a great team. Shane was proud of himself and her, the McMahon children continuing to do the World Wrestling Federation justice unlike Mick Foley. Shane did admit he was anxious about the handicap match ahead, while Steph wanted to talk about what Chris Benoit's problem was, when in walked William Regal and Joe E. Legend. 'The Goodwill Ambassador' greeted the two fondly, with Legend once again bearing gifts for the McMahons - a full box of authentic British teabags! 'The Billion Dollar Princess' was more taken aback by the gift and fawned over them, while Shane stood up to converse with the two gentlemen. William explained that despite all of the tomfoolery that had taken place tonight, how he very much wanted another opportunity at the WWF European Championship. The problem was, Joe E. piped up to reveal his own intentions of challenging for the title! Shane asked whether they'd had enough shots, but Regal and Legend began squabbling among one another. So much for a mentor and protege-type relationship: Regal thought Legend was a cheeky swine for trying to go under his nose for a shot at D-Lo Brown's title!
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The time had arrived, the main event awaiting. WWF Champion Kurt Angle and Big Show were seen leaving their dressing room for the match ahead. They were serious, as was Chris Benoit who came out of his own, separate locker room. The three Coalition members were not on the same page, ahead of battle with Chris Jericho, who walked with a smirk on his face. Finally, the Rock emerged from his dressing room. Tensions were running high with many combustible elements. Who would come out on top, with the three-on-two handicap main event, up next!
Back live on RAW is WAR, Mick Foley was bored to death by Bill, who seemed extremely overly dramatic about the seriousness of merchandise sales. 'The Hardcore Legend' finally interrupted Bill, telling him how awful it had been sitting under the learning tree for a man of his stature. Bill was irritated by this, complaining that he knew about Mick's sizeable salary, and sarcastically apologized for boring "Your Majesty". Bill told Mick he made him sick with his big fat paycheck - he had a family to support back home, and he was ruining everything! Bill turned his back to Mick, who in turn grabbed a big bundle of shirts from a cardboard box: and began hurling them to the crowd of customers in sight! Mick bellowed that it was a Holiday Miracle, chanting his own name while Bill rushed to try and stop him!
. 7) Chris Jericho and the Rock def. WWF Champion Kurt Angle, Chris Benoit and Big Show in a No-Disqualification Handicap match (8:16)While the Rock has been public enemy number one in the eyes of the new powers-that-be, Shane and Stephanie McMahon since the Survivor Series - with 'the Brahma Bull' barred from challenging for the WWF Championship any time soon - Chris Jericho definitely didn't do himself any favors either, as evidenced by his verbal ambush directed towards 'the Billion Dollar Princess' Stephanie McMahon earlier tonight. Rock and Y2J was outmatched against the three Coalition members who were also struggling to get along, Chris Benoit vocal about receiving a WWF Championship opportunity against Kurt Angle - to the dismay of the Big Show. The no-disqualification rule in place enabled the match to begin with Rock and Jericho taking to the ring for a three-on-two free-for-all, with the underdogs removing Angle and Benoit from the ring leaving them with the 500-pounder! Rock and Jericho worked together with a double suplex to bring 'the Giant' back to earth! Angle was able to take control with a German suplex to Rock, and the punishment was definitely now under way. The WWF Champion grounded 'the Great One' in a front facelock, before tagging in Big Show to the annoyance of Benoit. Show ragdolled Rock around and chopped him hardly in the corner, before 'the Rabid Wolverine' finally came in. Taking Rock down with an armbar, the people of Iowa finally willed him on to break out. Benoit caught him with an abdominal stretch, when 'the People's Champ' broke out with a big Samoan Drop!
The tag was made to Chris Jericho, who sounded off with some strong chops to the WWF Champion, then sent Big Show to the floor with a springboard dropkick! Y2J went after anybody, dropping Chris Benoit with a powerbomb - but then winding up caught after a suicide dive attempt on Show on the outside! Show body slammed Jericho hard on the floor, while inside Rock duked it out with 'the Megastar!, dropping him with a DDT! Rock nipped up and delivered a spinebuster to Show: the People's Elbow coming up in moments! Rock executed the most electrifying move in sports entertainment with velocity, when Edge and Christian ran down to ringside! Rock decided to take on the brothers as well, looking to fight it out with them on the floor, just for the Canadians to batter him en route up the rampway! Back inside Jericho found himself the recipient of three German suplexes from Benoit: the Diving Headbutt surely coming up next. But Kurt Angle stood in Benoit's way, giving 'the Crippler' orders! Angle went right back to stomping on Y2J, when Benoit got in Kurt's face. The egos of both men were growing to explosive proportions, when Jericho scored with an enzuigiri sending Angle head-first into Benoit! Benoit collapsed to the floor, when Y2J applied the Walls of Jericho on the WWF Champion! Jericho forced Angle to tap out - 'the Megastar' submitting!
The people of Iowa came to their feet in seconds, knowing full well that Chris Jericho had just won this handicap match, for both himself and the Rock! 'The People's Champ' dropped Edge with a spinebuster and turned to acknowledge what happened, immediately heading back for the ring. Y2J had pinned the WWF Champion Kurt Angle, and now was motioning for the title shot he deserved, while Rock joined him in the ring to raise his hand in victory. 'The Great One' congratulated Jericho on such a landmark victory, while at ringside Chris Benoit slammed a steel chair into the steel steps in rage! Big Show tried to calm 'the Rabid Wolverine' down, all the while Kurt Angle was looking both ways - unable to comprehend what had gone down! Against all odds, Rock and Y2J prevailed, surely to the chagrin of Shane and Stephanie McMahon!
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SmackDown! - November 30, 2000 Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota Broadcast on UPN Taped November 28, 2000
A video package aired, recapping the unprecedented turnout to what went down this past week on RAW is WAR. Ever since Stephanie and Shane McMahon had come into power over the World Wrestling Federation, The Rock had been 'the Brahma Bull' with a bullseye on his back. Barred from future WWF Championship opportunities, Rock and Chris Jericho took the time to enjoy themselves at the expense of 'the Billion Dollar Princess', insulting her and forcing their hand to make the main event handicap match a No-Disqualification match. Meanwhile, WWF Champion Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit's problems continued, with 'the Rabid Wolverine' openly challenging 'the Megastar' for a shot at the title, to the dismay of their tag team partner the Big Show. The main event saw Rock and Jericho hold their own against the three Coalition members, outnumbered and all, when Edge and Christian hit the ring and took Rock for a crash course on the stage. With 'the Great One' out of the picture, Y2J overcame a squabbling Angle and Benoit, culminating with Jericho sending Angle head-first into Benoit's - before making the WWF Champion tap to the Walls of Jericho! Overcoming the odds, a new challenger emerged while 'the Great One' was the first to congratulate Y2J.
The opening video package aired, taking us to the Target Center for SmackDown! The pyrotechnics exploded above the ring and across the stage, with a rowdy crowd on hand in Minneapolis, Minnesota - ten days away from Armageddon! Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler introduced us to the show, where tonight we would see the first-ever Debra Invitational Egg Nog Fight - evidenced by a large pool of 'noggy goodness sitting beside the stage! Cole and 'the King' also discussed the match made by Shane and Stephanie McMahon, pitting Chris Jericho against Chris Benoit one more time. But this time, you had to imagine there were title implications at stake!
. The Rock came thundering down to the ring to kick off SmackDown, with 'the Great One' clearly having a lot on his mind given the recent decision-making of Shane and Stephanie McMahon. Minneapolis gave the former WWF Champion a loud reception, as he posed on the second rope to survey the sellout crowd on hand! The Target Center chanted his name as Rock declared that he was finally back in Minnesota, before talking about how there were many changes going on that he wished to address. For starters, there is an egomaniacal jabroni by the name of Kurt Angle running around, claiming that he is the best there is because he is WWF Champion. The question Rock had for Kurt Angle, and he knew full well he couldn't challenge him again for the foreseeable future, was how long the leash around his neck was - because he thought it was he walking that tramp Stephanie around. In actuality, it was the other way around! Then, you had the other McMahon: the chinless wonderboy Shane O'Mac, walking Chris Benoit on a chain like 'the Rabid Wolverine' he was! Rock claimed Benoit was actually less than a wolverine by any stretch of the imagination - believing him to be about as intimidating as a chihuahua! Rock claimed that the Coalition wanted to take him down, to make sure the millions and millions of his fans didn't see him triumph any further. But that's where the McMahons were wrong: because he knew they couldn't crush Rock's spirit. The people knew they couldn't stop the Rock. And when it was all said and done, 'the People's Champ' would take his rightful place at the top of the mountain once again!
Shane and Stephanie McMahon soon came out to the stage in opposition, not appearing to allow Rock's insults and jokes to offend them. The Minneapolis crowd chanted derogatorily towards the powers that be, as Stephanie smiled behind the microphone. She was impressed at how optimistic Rock was, especially after what he had been through. 'The Billion Dollar Princess' discussed how things could have gone so much better, had he just taken his loss from the super athlete - her boyfriend - 'the Megastar' Kurt Angle, like a man at the Survivor Series! But Rock's ego was shattered by that loss, which is why he had to make a point of proving exactly what kind of sore loser he was, by attacking him after the match! Shane took over, telling Rock that in actuality, they were not the bad guys to this story. After all, Rock was the cause of his own current situation! He couldn't look over the past, their differences and his issues with Kurt being the WWF Champion - but that could all be remedied. All Rock had to do was apologize to them! The people booed, as Stephanie urged Rock to think about how much better the World Wrestling Federation would be if the Rock was on their side. To electrify the people and - to borrow his quote - to know his role and shut his mouth! Rock removed his sunglasses towards the smug Stephanie. He glossed over what they were asking, to abandon his principles and accept Shane and Stephanie as the two individuals, that could either make or break the Rock. After moments of thought, he finally decreed that the two could take their power, take his apology, grab their dogs Angle and Benoit, and shove them all straight up their candyasses!
The McMahons expected nothing less, and that much was clear by the look on Shane McMahon's face. Sighing in predictability, he understood where 'the Brahma Bull' was coming from. Though much like Rock was going to have it his way - so were they! Shane waved to the back, and out came the WWF Tag Team Champions T&A! Test and Albert hit the ring, out for revenge after suffering two losses to 'the People's Champ' last week, but Rock was in a fighting move and managed to send Albert over the top rope! Rock layethed the SmackDown on Test with some punches and a DDT, but the McMahons sent reinforcements: Edge and Christian! Minneapolis booed loud as the Canadian brothers hit the ring, quickly outnumbering the Rock, with Edge taking him down with a spear! Rock had gotten the upper hand after they interfered in his match on Monday, when in came Test with a striking big boot for the Rock! 'The Freight Train' powered Rock up for the Baldo Bomb, when the Dudley Boyz rushed past the McMahons: D-Von and Bubba Ray hitting the ring! They seeked revenge after the four-on-one beating sustained at the hands of T&A, Edge and Christian on Monday night: and quickly the Dudleys cleared the ring of the foursome! Bubba and D-Von's loyalties were with the Rock, as they fended off the group to the disapproving frowns of Shane and Stephanie!
. In the backstage hall, Raven was seen lurking before bumping shoulder for shoulder with Steve Blackman. 'The Lethal Weapon' immediately did a 180 as Raven smirked in righteousness. Blackman asked whether he was going to apologize, but he instead laughed in response. He didn't believe in apologies, if he did he would be six feet under right now. Steve tried to push him with intimidation, but Raven instead chuckled again before telling him that after going face to face with what 'the Deadman' the Undertaker was all about, his threats didn't work on him. He was above manners, because etiquette was for suckers. Blackman got right in his face and challenged him to a fight tonight, in the ring. Raven again shrugged off the masculine bravado of the martial artist, instead reminding him who he was, and what his ethos were. The fact was that he was a dangerous man, and he'd learn that tonight. But if this match were to happen, it would be contested under Raven's Rules! Raven sauntered off, leaving Blackman angered and ready to go.
Back on SmackDown, Shane McMahon was gathered in his office with the WWF Tag Team Champions T&A, discussing what just happened in that ring. Shane O'Mac knew that Test and Albert had their own problems with the Dudley Boyz, but after they got in their business earlier tonight he felt that a little lesson was to come into play. Test smirked as he asked Shane what he had in mind, and Shane ordered that due to the Dudleys' willingness to take a bullet for the Rock: tonight we would see Rock, D-Von and Bubba Ray Dudley take on Test, Albert and the Big Show! Albert glanced up at the taller 500-pounder as he arrived into the room, a frown on his face. Show claimed that after he was cast aside by 'the Great One' on Monday night, he felt there was a lot of unfinished business he had to take care of. Albert tensely continued to stare at the much larger 'Giant', when Shane upped the ante: making the six-man tag team match, a tables match! Test applauded the boss on his decision.
. William Regal and Joe E. Legend made their way down to the ring for tag team competition, though for the mentor and his apparent protege, it appeared that there was an elephant in the room. Joe E. started on the microphone, telling the people that despite some speculation there was nothing but unity between he and 'the Goodwill Ambassador'. Legend claimed that he was proud to have a mentor like the Englishman showing him the ropes, and that the people too should appreciate being in the presence of a man of such honor; such moral dignity, class and culture! William took over, claiming that he was touched by Joe E's words. Regal maintained that being a man of the European Union, he was outright disgusted by the frantic and unsportsmanlike conduct of the WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown. He would be dealt with by either one of them sooner than later, rest assured, and they would once again show Europe the respect it truly deserved! Too Cool soon came out shortly after, with WWF Intercontinental Champion Rikishi leading the way for Grandmaster Sexay, and the returning Scotty 2 Hotty!1) Too Cool (w/WWF Intercontinental Champion Rikishi) def. William Regal and Joe E. Legend (3:44)There appeared to be some qualms where William Regal and Joe E. Legend were concerned, following their dispute in Shane and Stephanie McMahon's office last Monday night on RAW is WAR. Both men wished to become WWF European Champion, but tonight they had some tough competition as Too Cool were back together. Scotty 2 Hotty had been out with a spinal injury suffered at the hands of T&A, who beat them for the WWF Tag Team Championship one month ago. Scotty and Grandmaster Sexay were out to make a comeback in the tag team division, and had even brought WWF Intercontinental Champion Rikishi along for the ride. Scotty started strong against William Regal with a trio of armdrags, followed by a hurricanrana. Unfortunately a distraction enabled Legend to grab the spiked hair of Scotty, allowing Regal to clobber him with a sharp knee to the face! Regal targeted Scotty's back with a series of knees drops, before wrenching on his neck. With the Target Center behind him, he managed to send the Brit out to the floor, allowing Grandmaster to make the tag! Sexay scored with a missile dropkick off the top to Legend, before catching Regal by surprise with a powerslam! Sexay put his goggles on and tried to go for the Hip Hop Drop, when Regal crotched him on the top rope. Rikishi took offense and exchanged words with Regal, while inside Scotty dropped Joe E. with the bulldog and the Worm - picking up the win!
Scotty 2 Hotty sprung back up to his feet to hug Grandmaster Sexay, the former WWF Tag Team Champions picking up a big win tonight, in their first match back as a pair! Joe E. Legend rolled out to the floor leaving William Regal to watch on in shock. 'The Goodwill Ambassador' had missed the conclusion of the match because of the WWF Intercontinental Champion Rikishi, and quickly climbed inside to confront Too Cool and 'Big Kish' in the ring!
The Englishman was furious at the trio for besting he and Legend, but what he didn't expect to receive was WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown hitting the ring: dropping William with the Sky High! Brown high-fived Scotty and Grandmaster, while Regal stumbled back up to his feet. Rikishi plowed into him with a thump in the corner, and after backing his 400-pound rear end up: the Stinkface followed! Regal escaped with a horrified expression on his face, leaving Too Cool, D-Lo and Rikishi to celebrate in the ring!
. We went to footage captured earlier today, where Dean Malenko and Perry Saturn were seen arriving at a medical facility in Gainesville, Florida. With their common interest Terri still out injured after the Dudley Boyz had driven her through a table two weeks ago, Perry roped Dean towards him to tell him how he didn't want anything to go wrong today. Dean continued to eye up passing nurses and orderlies passing by, as Saturn warned him that since the injuries, 'the She-Devil' had been "hamming it up" here. Malenko still didn't follow, when Saturn elaborated saying that between the two of them - Terri had been "milking" the medical attention and was really fine. Malenko was shocked as Perry told him that she had him fronting the hospital bills, claiming that they had to get her out of there! Perry told Dean to shut his mouth - he could afford it. But with their winning ways, they needed to convince her that they were on the same page. Dean disagreed, they weren't on the same page, and some bickering followed. Finally a female member of staff ordered they be quiet or take it outside, causing both men to tell her to mind her own business! This could not possibly go well.
Back on SmackDown, we went to a pre-recorded message taken from the home of the San Antonio native, Shawn Michaels. He sat in an armchair in his Texas living room, 'the Heartbreak Kid' discussing his actions, this past couple of weeks. With a straight face, he explained that although it was nobody else's business, he felt it was important to address his actions of late. Shawn wanted to take us all the way back to where things began with he and Stone Cold Steve Austin. He wasn't talking about RAW is WAR, he wasn't even talking about last year's Survivor Series. To him, it all started at WrestleMania XIV. March 29, 1998 - the night his career came to end. As footage from the official crowning of Stone Cold as WWF Champion aired, Michaels spoke out about how 'the Texas Rattlesnake' got his happy ending. He reached the pinnacle of this business that he more-than kept warm for him. He did the honors that night, because of Austin's selfish, reckless behavior. He ended what he loved - a thirteen year long career, taken away in an instant. While Stone Cold was off flipping off Vince McMahon and dropping Stunners left and right, he was forced to sit by and remember March 29, 1998. He was forced to remind himself that Stone Cold destroyed his livelihood week in, and week out!
Footage from training sessions at the Texas Wrestling Academy aired, as Shawn recited his desire to continue in this business. He was striving to produce the best talent for the business of tomorrow, but most importantly he did it to keep his legacy alive. The same legacy Stone Cold took from him, back on March 29, 1998. In training the Superstars of tomorrow, he became hands-on, and before long he was reminded what kind of talent he possessed. He was once 'the Main Event', 'the Showstopper', until that bald-headed son of a bitch came along! Once he knew what he could do, he decided to make a comeback. The only problem was that Vince McMahon was quick to shoot it down, believing he couldn't ever wrestle again. A video from January 25, 1999 was shown, where Shawn Michaels and Stone Cold Steve Austin appeared buddy-buddy before the Corporation on RAW is WAR, the night after the Royal Rumble that Vince McMahon won. Michaels said he was offered to take the helms as Commissioner, and he knew right there and then - this was how he could get in Austin's good graces. The dumbass actually bought that 'the Heartbreak Kid' was in his back pocket against the "evil, dastardly" Vincent Kennedy McMahon! But the real truth was - he played them all for fools! It was with this power as Commissioner, he could appear with innocence. Shawn Michaels, the retired all-time great, "he could never do something so heinous, so demented".
HBK proved them all wrong, as a video recapped the 1999 Survivor Series on November 14, 1999: the night he struck Stone Cold Steve Austin down with the black Lincoln town car he specifically ordered to do the deed. It was months in the making, and he couldn't believe how his best friend in the business Triple H and D-Generation X played right into his hands either. The truth was, all of those weeks he was supporting DX fight the Coalition - is because he knew it was time to pull the trigger. It was time to show Stone Cold that he truly couldn't trust any one man, woman or child in this world! As a replay from ten days ago on RAW aired, where Shawn revealed his master plan, Michaels claimed that he had made Stone Cold into a puppet. HBK was the one pulling the strings the entire time - and he was thickheaded enough to play right into his hands! Shawn chuckled with no remorse, still in disbelief that Austin had managed to make a comeback after all of this time. He truly thought he had him down and out of HIS business! Michaels told the people that now they knew, and the fact was that he may be bitter for revenge. He may be in for an all-out war come Armageddon, and that Stone Cold would make sure this was 'the Heartbreak Kid's last stand! But it won't be, because he knew what to do in order to kill 'the Rattlesnake's career. Shawn Michaels uttered that he planned to make sure Austin never walked again, and that would be his greatest legacy. This wasn't a revenge story for Austin, this was a redemption story for Shawn Michaels. On December 10, 2000, Shawn Michaels planned to take Austin out back and put him down, for good!
. 2) Essa Rios (c) def. Crash Holly to retain the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship (4:19)To the surprise of no-one, it was clear that 'the Houdini of Hardcore's efforts at coming to the aid of Essa Rios against Kaientai in recent weeks was all a ruse. Crash Holly showed his true colors in a sneaky way last weekend on Sunday Night Heat, knocking the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion from the ring following the use of a stop sign to the head. Since becoming a two-time champ last month, 'the Daredevil' had become a fighting champion, fending off all comers to retain his title. Crash was a former champ in his own right, and appeared sportsmanlike as the match sounded with a handshake offer. The luchador reluctantly accepted it, just for Crash to rope him into an arm drag. A monkey flip followed out of the corner, but Rios managed to come back with a handspring armdrag of his own! Crash tried to keep up the pace just to be sent to the floor, where Rios soared with a beautiful somersault plancha! Essa Rios had control of the multi-time former WWF Hardcore Champion, when Kaientai came out to ringside just for Crash to send Essa head-first into Taka Michinoku to knock him off the apron! A rolling clutch cradle got a near fall, when Funaki hit the ring just to eat a dropkick from the champ! Holly planted Essa with a running bulldog for a near fall, before climbing to the top rope - a crossbody rolled through on, allowing Rios to drop him with a death valley driver! Rios climbed up and scored with the 450 splash - retaining the title!
Essa Rios could knock Crash Holly off of his list of challengers, the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion continuing to impress tonight on SmackDown with another defense. Crash Holly clutched his ribs and slammed his fist against the canvas in frustration, while 'the Daredevil' kept a keen eye on Kaientai, who backed up the rampway. Taka Michinoku and Funaki had failed to tarnish this competitive title encounter, but were sure to continue their pursuit of the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship.
. Eddie Guerrero was in the locker room area, drinking a bottle of water. X-Pac entered, joking that after the fun they had with Chyna last Monday night, they had Triple H and Chyna in a tag team match tonight. Eddie laughed along with X-Pac, saying he couldn't wait to show 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' how much of a man he was. He was 'Latino Heat', and he wasn't going to put up with any more of her cr*p. As for Triple H, he had two words for him: "dee-feat" at the hands of the most handsome hermano to step foot out of El Paso! X-Pac continued to laugh along when Eddie wanted to clear the air some. Now that X-Pac had turned his back on D-Generation X - how was he sure he could trust him? What if X-Pac turned his back on him like he did DX? X-Pac was caught off-guard, but an awkward pause led to more laughter as X-Pac reminded Eddie that he was the one caught knocking boots with the Kat - cheating on Chyna! The two remained friendly, as Eddie said that he had a lot of things to say about his former mistress, 'Chynette'! Triple H and Chyna did not appear to be top priority on Guerrero and X-Pac's lists.
Chris Benoit was in his locker room, preparing to gear up for his match tonight with Chris Jericho. 'The Rabid Wolverine' had a stern look on his face as always, when approached by WWF Champion Kurt Angle. 'The Megastar' didn't seem happy, as Chris pressed him to ask what he wanted. Angle was in awe at the fact that 'the Rabid Wolverine' clearly set him up on Monday night to lose to Y2J! Benoit didn't know what he was talking about but Angle blamed Benoit for being the reason Chris Jericho had made he, the WWF Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, tap out three nights ago! Benoit looked Angle in the eye, reminding him that it was all on him, because the way he saw it was that Angle headbutted him, and how did he know that wasn't intentional? It sparked another argument between the two, put to a stop as Stephanie McMahon arrived in the dressing room! 'The Billion Dollar Princess' reminded them that they were Coalition, and they needed to learn to get along. She wanted no more whining and complaining the two, because the fact was they were on the same page! She was here with a job for Benoit, to humiliate Chris Jericho tonight - for all of the times he had verbally abused her! She announced that tonight's match would now be a Submission match, while Angle put an arm around his girlfriend and told Benoit he'd better not blow it!
. In the building, Raven came slumbering down to the ring with a disinterested expression on his face. Leather jacket clad, with tattered denim shorts, the newcomer arrived in the ring to loud boos from the people in Minneapolis. With his match with Steve Blackman looming, Raven told the people that tonight they would witness something special, as he planned to sacrifice 'the Lethal Weapon' for all of their hard-earned money! The same money the fans had all earned with their blood, sweat and tears, to witness the spectacle tonight - ironically - when he makes Steve Blackman feel his wrath. Raven made light of his altercation with the Undertaker on Monday night, claiming that he knew 'the Deadman' would be watching, and how he wanted 'the Deadman' to reminisce to the Survivor Series. He did make him famous, but for all of the wrong reasons he was about to show! Undertaker wanted to prove how the World Wrestling Federation was "his yard", but he was about to find out that Undertaker's yard was right outside of Raven's twisted funhouse!3) Raven def. Steve Blackman in Raven's Rules (2:46)While Raven has another date with the devil come Armageddon against the Undertaker, he appeared to find satisfaction in angering 'the Lethal Weapon' Steve Blackman backstage earlier tonight. The former WWF Hardcore Champion didn't care for the newcomer's existentialist tirades on society, as was made clear early with a striking combination that sent him down and out of the ring. In Raven's Rules, anything was legal as demonstrated back at the Survivor Series where Raven was "made famous" by 'the American Badass. But come Armageddon in ten days, it would be contested in the Undertaker's yard, a Street Fight weeks in the making. Raven appeared to cower from Blackman at ringside before delivering a drop toe hold to the former WWF Hardcore Champion, sending him into the steel steps! Raven began to pound on the temple of Blackman, before coming from the second rope to receive a swift kick to the face! Blackman fired back and left the ring to retrieve his kendo stick, swinging just for Raven to duck and strike with a big clothesline! Raven continued to beat on Blackman, a Russian legsweep sending both into the barricade, when Blackman locked on the guillotine choke! Raven scrambled on the ringside floor for freedom, finally able to use the kendo stick by errantly swinging it at the prone Blackman! Raven swung with it one more time, before dropping 'the Lethal Weapon' with what has come to be known as the Evenflow DDT on top of the steel steps!
Raven ached in pain after inflicting so much damage on himself, to stand triumphantly over a fallen Steve Blackman. The newcomer picked up the kendo stick and raised it high in the air as 'the Lethal Weapon' remained unconscious atop the steel steps! That is until the Undertaker made his way out to the stage to stare down the man he meets in ten days, at Armageddon! Raven watched back and welcomed 'the American Badass' to come down and get some, though the veteran was not in the mood for his antics. Undertaker was preparing himself for a match of his own later tonight, when he takes on the WWF Hardcore Champion Lance Storm, in a rematch from last week!
. We returned to the hospital in Gainesville, Florida. Terri was shown in a hospital bed painting her nails, when a nurse arrived hoping to run some tests. 'The She-Devil' appeared totally fine as she asked her if she could come back later - her boys were coming by soon. The nurse didn't want to wait, when into the room came Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko. She appeared glad to see them, though Saturn would draw Malenko's ire with a long open-mouth kiss right in front of him! The jealous Dean tried to make conversation with their supposedly injured manager, when Saturn roped Terri in for another kiss! Malenko shrugged and instead offered to get something from the vending machine, but Perry was quick to argue with Dean: wanting to get Terri soda anyway. Both bickered back and forth until Terri nominated Saturn to get her a Diet Coke. He left, and Dean was quick to sit on the edge of the bed, confessing his feelings for her and how he wanted nothing more than to give what they have another shot. 'The Ladies Man's hand holding Terri's, his effort at being a hopeless romantic would result in Terri slapping him across the face! Dean was stunned, but in turning around he spotted a livid Perry Saturn, who swiftly tackled Malenko to the floor! This so-called team was falling apart already, with Terri screaming at them both to stop!
Back on SmackDown, the WWF Hardcore Champion Lance Storm was standing beside Kevin Kelly, who wanted to get some insight as to why 'the Pride of Calgary' asked for this rematch with the Undertaker tonight. Lance told Kevin that he was no barbarian, that he may be the WWF Hardcore Champion - in name only - but for a man with ten years under his belt as a 'Phenom', he didn't take losing well, did he! Storm reminded Kevin of how hard he had worked for this title, and how after beating the Undertaker last week, he did not comprehend the Last Ride he took on Monday night. Lance claimed tonight the title would not be on the line, and that once again he would beat 'the Deadman' and prove last week was no fluke!
. By the side of the stage, the deep pool full of egg nog sat in anticipation for Debra's Invitational Egg Nog match. Jerry Lawler was standing to attention, exclaiming that this was the moment he had personally been waiting for all week! We were about to see the Divas in action, and it would be inside of this bowl of delicious egg nog! 'The King' said if this didn't put the people in the mood for the holiday season, he didn't know what would, before introducing the lady that had made this possible: Debra! The WWF Diva made her way out to the side of the stage, proudly welcoming them to her own invitational challenge! She was excited to participate in what she hoped would become a fixture of the World Wrestling Federation, like Hell in a Cell! Debra explained the rules, that any Diva was welcome to jump in and swim around in the Nog, but the last woman left with her clothes on would be declared the winner! Jerry asked Debra if she was taking part, and how she could in such a beautiful businesswoman-like outfit. Debra told him not to worry, because she didn't plan on losing this match! Her opponents invited included the Kat, followed by Jacqueline - both ready to climb into the egg nog and compete! Debra thanked the ladies for coming and wished them luck, before shoving Kat right into it! Quickly the three Divas began rolling around in the pool of nog, with the Kat quickly stripped of her clothes by Debra and Jackie! Lawler was losing his mind as Kat climbed out covered in the thick nog - Jerry even smacking her behind as she left! Jackie ripped at the businesswoman attire of Debra just to receive a big slap - and just like that Debra managed to strip Jackie down to her bra and panties!
Jacqueline covered herself with her hands, when Debra's celebration would be met with the emergence of the Right to Censor! WWF Women's Champion Ivory was joined by Bull Buchanan and the Goodfather, as she angrily protested the nature of this match! The distraction allowed Jackie to come from behind and strip the remaining clothes from Debra's back, while Ivory screamed that enough was enough! In the RTC's eyes they were tainting the youth of today with this disgusting, degrading of women across the world. Ivory couldn't believe the audacity of the two half-naked women, dowsed in nog. They weren't just degrading themselves and women everywhere, but they were giving nog a bad name! Ivory turned her attention to the perverted master of ceremonies, Jerry Lawler. With Buchanan and Goodfather looking to intimidate 'the King', Ivory claimed that he made them sick. He was the reason the male audience were so easily aroused, and the shenanigans of "hookers" like those in that nog right now! Ivory continued to rant at Jerry, her eyes taken away from Debra and Jackie - who grabbed Ivory by the back of her collar and dragged her too into the nog! Bull and Goodfather were distracted, when Jerry punched Bull right in the face! The APA quickly rushed out to fight off the men, all the while Debra disrobed Ivory of her white blouse - as well as her bra! Ivory was topless in the pool, trying to hide her dignity deep in the nog!
. Big Show was in the backstage hallway getting ready for the six-man tag team Tables match later tonight, when Jonathan Coachman approached the big man to get some words, about the clear differences between Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit. 'The Giant' was confused, reminding Coach that there were no differences - they were on the same side in the Coalition! The 500-pounder commented that they were both friends of his, perhaps the WWF Champion moreso - but if Coach wanted to ask him anything it should be why he wanted another piece of the Rock. Show explained the long rivalry with the Rock, claiming that it was time to remind the people of what kind of man he was. He was 'the World's Largest Athlete', but also a big, mean son of a b*tch. He planned on making 'the Great One' think again about who he tries to show up tonight, and that the Dudley Boyz would find out as well, if they got in his way.
. Speaking of Chris Benoit, 'the Rabid Wolverine' was seen leaving the locker room, cranking his neck. Despite the evident problems surfacing between himself and the WWF Champion Kurt Angle, Benoit hoped to turn things around on his former rival in just a few moments. Chris Jericho walked the hall as well, a big grin on his face after scoring a submission victory against 'the Megastar' last Monday night on RAW is WAR. Up next, Y2J and 'the Canadian Crippler' would get it on one more time, in a Submission match!
Back on SmackDown, a replay aired showing the aftermath of what was a messy, raunchy Egg Nog match won by Debra against Jacqueline and the Kat. The celebration would not last long however, as WWF Women's Champion Ivory, Bull Buchanan and the Goodfather came out to protest the whole concept of sex appeal. Including Jerry Lawler in her rampage, the RTC found themselves shocked as Debra and Jacqueline dragged Ivory into the egg nog, then stripped her of not just her shirt - but her bra as well - while the APA and 'the King' fended off the RTC! During the break, the Right to Censor came back out with towels to cover the humiliated WWF Women's Champion, who covered her shame upon exiting the pool. Angrily screaming, it appeared that this good fight was far from over for the RTC!
. Chris Benoit came stomping down to the ring for the Submission match ahead against fellow Canadian, Chris Jericho. The clock counted down, and the pyrotechnics blasted across the stage to bring Y2J out to the stage! The Target Center erupted with a loud reception, while Jericho welcomed everybody to SmackDown is Jericho! Y2J corrected himself, believing that after tonight he ought to call this Submission is Jericho, before giving the people one better: WWF Champion, is Jericho! Y2J told Benoit that he knew exactly what was ahead of him. They'd fought enough times already, "Mr. Roboto" should know what was ahead of him! Much like his best friend Kurt Angle, he was going to find himself locked in the Walls of Jericho tonight, and right after that, Benoit would tap and squeal worse than Stephanie McMahon on a hot, sweaty night of cherry-taking sex! Y2J got serious, declaring that once Benoit tapped just like Angle tapped out on Monday, the WWF Championship would soon be wrapped around the waist of 'the Sexy Beast', Y2J! Jericho then hit the ring, ready for battle! 4) Chris Benoit def. Chris Jericho in a Submission match (6:56)Y2J had been on a roll over the last couple of weeks, managing to overcome the odds of the 500-pound 'Giant', Big Show back at the Survivor Series and quickly making himself a recurrent enemy of the Coalition. His disgust at the sight of Stephanie McMahon was a well-known fact, and 'the Billion Dollar Princess' wished to make Y2J and the Rock pay on RAW this past week, pitting them against the odds of Chris Benoit, 'the Giant', and WWF Champion Kurt Angle. After a lot of dissension among the unfriendly Angle and Benoit contingent of the Coalition, it was Y2J who made 'the Megastar' tap to the Walls of Jericho - putting him in line for a surefire WWF Championship shot in the near future. Chris Benoit wanted to avenge Angle's defeat for bragging rights, though Y2J outwrestled him early and took him to the mat, slapping the back of his head for added insult! 'The Rabid Wolverine' and Y2J engaged in a battle of chops, when Jericho hit the ropes just to be planted with a shoulderbreaker! Benoit relentlessly targeted the shoulder of his career rival, sending him into the ring post and soon locking in a cross-armbreaker, when Jericho made it to the ropes! Benoit tortured Jericho further with an abdominal stretch, when Y2J freed himself and knocked Benoit silly with an enzuigiri! Jericho scored with a missile dropkick, before locking in the Walls of Jericho! Benoit tapped out, but the referee would be subdued by Stephanie McMahon, who had rushed down to the ring apron! Jericho approached Steph, when Kurt Angle struck from behind with an Olympic Slam! Jericho landed badly on his shoulder, and Benoit locked in the Crossface - forcing Jericho to tap out!
Chris Jericho should have walked out of this match victorious, but thanks to the determined nature of the WWF Champion Kurt Angle, he had allowed Chris Benoit to win this Submission match tonight! While 'the Megastar' wrapped his arm around Stephanie McMahon at ringside, a smile on their faces, Chris had his hand raised. 'The Rabid Wolverine' looked back at the Olympic Gold Medalist in disgust, knowing full well that Angle had gotten mixed up in his own business!
. The APA were seen walking down the hall with Debra, the three laughing at what had happened to the WWF Women's Champion Ivory moments ago! Debra, still half-covered in egg nog and covered in a towel, remarked that Ivory actually looked better dressed than undressed, to which Bradshaw and Faarooq laughed along. The three soon crossed paths with the Undertaker, who the APA greeted cordially. 'The American Badass' congratulated them on a job well done showing the Right to Censor who the hell they were. They thanked them, and Bradshaw wished Undertaker well in manhandling Lance Storm in a few moments. Parting ways, 'the Deadman' was not expecting to be jumped from behind by Raven! He struck with the crowbar made synonymous with the newcomer, as the enigma dropped the crowbar to the floor and leaned over an agonized 'Deadman!' Personnel stood closeby, as Raven smiled at Undertaker, wishing him luck in his match! 'The Deadman' was meant to meet Lance Storm in non-title action, next!
Back on SmackDown, Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko were slumped on a bench outside of the hospital in Gainesville, Florida. Terri took a seat between them, congratulating the team on getting her kicked out too! 'The She-Devil' proclaimed that she had a good thing going, though Malenko screamed that she had Perry fronting her hospital bills and was actually 100% fine! Terri said that she knew she couldn't rely on either of them, and that they both needed to get their act together. They can win matches, but as people? Dean was strung up on a past, dead fling they one had; and Perry as much as she loved him, could be such a bully! Malenko and Saturn began to bicker once more when Terri ordered them both to pipe down so she could recompose herself. After leaving, Dean awkwardly apologized to Perry without making eye contact, but Perry wanted to be the one to apologize first. Neither man looked at one another, when Saturn claimed that at least now he didn't have to fork out the cash for Terri's medical spa treatment - Malenko laughed. Could this team have a future?
. In the arena, the WWF Hardcore Champion Lance Storm was making his way to the ring. After defeating the Undertaker with the help of Raven last week to retain the title, 'the Pride of Calgary' was left laying, after a Last Ride from 'the American Badass' on RAW is WAR three nights ago. On the microphone as always, Lance ordered the people a moment of seriousness, as he discussed the backstage attack from the Undertaker. The proud Canadian insulted the half-witted American people for having poor memory, reciting how Raven had jumped 'the Deadman' in the backstage area. Since this match was not to be for the WWF Hardcore Championship, Lance then ordered the referee start a ten count - declaring that the Undertaker would lose by forfeit if he failed to show up! Storm had to repeatedly ask the official to start counting, but at the count of two the Undertaker would come stumbling out to the ring! 5) The Undertaker vs WWF Hardcore Champion Lance Storm ended in a no contest (3:15)The WWF Hardcore Championship was not on the line here tonight, perhaps due to an apparent relationship formed between Lance Storm with Shane and Stephanie McMahon. 'The Pride of Calgary' had bested K-Kwik on RAW is WAR by the skin of his teeth, but K-Dawg had made it known that he was not yet finished with 'the Pride of Calgary'. This was revenge for the Last Ride received after that match at the hands of the Undertaker, who proceeded to engage in a backstage fight with Raven, whom he meets at Armageddon in a Street Fight. Undertaker was worse for wear, coming into this match following an ambush with a crowbar in the backstage area. Despite this Undertaker still had fight in him, catching Storm's leapfrog with a powerslam, and a sidewalk slam soon followed! Storm was able to take control with a leaping knee to the back, and soon looked to apply the Maple Leaf Crab just for 'the Deadman' to power him away! Storm dove off the top rope, straight into a high-angle Chokeslam from the veteran! Undertaker had Storm down for the count, when Raven again hit the ring - just to be fended off by 'the Deadman!' Raven was relentless in his ambushes on the Undertaker, while Storm tried to capitalize off of the distraction. A Super Kick took Undertaker down, only for a near fall! Lance stalked the Undertaker for a second, just to receive the Last Ride - the cover intercepted once more by Raven!
The WWF Hardcore Champion had narrowly avoided defeat at the hands of 'the American Badass', all made possible thanks to the antics of Raven! The newcomer had already attacked the Undertaker in the backstage area, but was now hammering on the back of the head of a prone 'Deadman' on the canvas! Raven yelled at the Undertaker as he asked him why he didn't just stay down. He claimed this wasn't his yard anymore, it was Raven's asylum! Raven looked for another Evenflow DDT on 'the Deadman', just for Undertaker to grab him by the throat. Undertaker gritted his teeth in a sinister manner through the pain, before shoving Raven down to the corner! As 'the Deadman' remained down in the ring on all fours, Raven slumped backwards in the corner, a hysterical grin on his face.
. In the locker room, Chyna was strapping up her boots ahead of the tag team encounter in just a few moments. Triple H entered the room to ask 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' if she was ready to do this. It appeared to be a trick question, as Chyna told her longtime friend just how long she had been waiting to do this. At each and every corner, she has tried to put the past behind her - she just couldn't get Eddie Guerrero off of her mind. They had so much history, so many problems. But she would not rest until she had 'Latino Heat' begging for mercy, for all of the things he had put her through! 'The Game' gulped on his water bottle, telling her to go out there and do it exactly how they used to. The two headed for the ring to battle X-Pac and Chyna's ex-fiancee, when they walked into Billy Gunn, who dropped by to wish them luck: and to ask the two to give X-Pac hell.
Back on SmackDown, the WWF Champion Kurt Angle sat in the office of Stephanie and Shane McMahon's, when in stormed Chris Benoit to ask 'the Megastar' exactly what the hell he was thinking out there! Jumping to his feet, Angle engaged in a tense confrontation with an irate 'Rabid Wolverine', who didn't need his help out there against Chris Jericho tonight! Angle claimed he was only trying to make sure Benoit didn't blow it, though Chris rebutted by asking him when he had ever truly blown it. How about putting an end to Mick Foley's reign as Commissioner and saving the Coalition's asses? What about Chris Jericho tapping him out last Monday night? The Olympic Gold Medalist warned Benoit to remember who he was talking to. He was the WWF Champion, but he was also the boss's daughter's husband! Benoit told Angle he didn't give a damn and that he was letting this go straight to his head. In walked Shane McMahon who wanted to know exactly what was going on - Benoit simply telling Shane O'Mac that he wanted his title shot, he beat the number one guy in line for a shot tonight. Chris warned him to give him it - or else he'd quit! Shane was left to ask Kurt what the hell this was about..
6) Triple H and Chyna def. X-Pac and Eddie Guerrero (5:31)With X-Pac and Triple H set to go to battle after the betrayal at the Survivor Series, in ten days come Armageddon, it appeared their business had become intertwined with the romance-turned-nightmare shared between Chyna and Eddie Guerrero. Since losing to her ex-fiancee back at the Survivor Series, 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' was nowhere to be seen. That is until she returned last Monday on RAW is WAR, costing Eddie a chance at reclaiming the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Eddie wished to start with his ex-fiancee, but as Chyna advanced to make a move, he cowardly tagged out. X-Pac was arrogant and found himself the recipient of a military press slam and a big back body drop, when in came 'the Game!' Triple H drilled X-Pac with lefts and rights, when Eddie jumped him from behind - a double DDT allowing X-Pac to take control. He and Eddie took turns choking on 'the Game', with Chyna willing him on to make the tag. Guerrero looked for a senton off of the second rope, rolling through just to receive a drilling knee to the face from 'the Game!' The tag was made to Chyna and Eddie, with 'Mamacita' getting some revenge on her ex-lover! Chyna grabbed Eddie with a testicular claw in the corner, when X-Pac struck from behind, with some kicks putting her down! Eddie held her in place for another Bronco Buster, when Triple H struck him with a spinebuster! Guerrero rushed Triple H to receive a Pedigree - picking up the three count!
Triple H and Chyna had come out on top in this tag team encounter, with 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' earning herself some much desired redemption on Eddie Guerrero! X-Pac rolled out of 'the Game's reach to the floor, refusing to acknowledge the fact that he had been bested by 'the Game' here tonight. Inside, the two former close friends raised one another's hands, but before leaving, Chyna made it a point to point the finger at a seething Eddie in the corner: letting her ex-fiancee know full well that this was far from over!
. Kevin Kelly was standing by backstage, alongside the Rock with moments to wait until what was sure to be a chaotic six-man tag team tables match against Big Show and T&A! Rock interrupted Kevin and told him that he didn't seem to learn did he. After all of this time, all of these months, Kevin Kelly still did not know how to conduct an interview with 'the People's Champ'. But he was giving him the benefit of the doubt, allowing Kevin to continue with his question...before immediately ordering Kevin to know his role and shut his mouth! Rock was pumped up, discussing all of the forces trying to keep him down. From Shane McMahon to Stephanie McMahon, from the Big Show to his wiener idol Kurt Angle. From Edge and Christian, to T&A, they were all out to stop the Rock - but it just wasn't going to happen that easy! Suddenly, 'the Brahma Bull' was blind-sighted by Edge and Christian! The Canadians had been responsible for the four-on-one beatdown earlier tonight, but as Rock tried to fight back, the Dudley Boyz showed up to fend the brothers away! Rock had support in D-Von and Bubba Ray, as Rock asked D-Von to bring the tables; Rock would bring the ass-whooping!7) The Rock and the Dudley Boyz def. Big Show and WWF Tag Team Champions T&A in a Tag Team Tables match (8:21)Ever since Shane and Stephanie McMahon took over the night after Survivor Series, it appeared that everybody had been out to get the Rock. Shane O'Mac specifically banned 'the People's Champ' from receiving anymore WWF Championship opportunities for the foreseeable future, and since then the Rock has been backed into a corner - forced to overcome the odds in handicap matches. Last week on SmackDown, Rock and the Dudley Boyz overcame T&A, Edge and Christian, but after Rock and Chris Jericho were victorious despite the increased odds from the Coalition on RAW is WAR, it seemed the McMahons were now factoring D-Von and Bubba Ray Dudley, into the mix. The Dudley Boyz provided the wood for this match, where winners would only be declared when all three members of a team had been driven through tables. The WWF Tag Team Champions had a grudge to settle with the Dudleys, jumping them before the Rock's arrival. This enabled T&A to gain an advantage, as the Big Show would soon join in. A double flapjack to Test connected, when 'the Giant' mowed both men down with a double clothesline! Finally, the Rock hit the ring with right hands for everybody in sight! Albert soon became the first man driven through wood, following a spinebuster from the Rock in 2:18. Unfortunately this would be met by the Big Show, who powered D-Von Dudley through a table with a big Chokeslam!
Bubba and Rock were forced to think wisely against Big Show and Test, with Rock saving Dudley from a diving elbow drop through the wood! Unfortunately, Bubba wound up the recipient of a big football tackle from the 500-pounder - eliminating Bubba Ray Dudley in 5:20! The Rock was left all on his own against two behemoths in Big Show and Test. The Dudley Boyz had been eliminated, and the two continued to beat down 'the People's Champ' with some torturous chops in the corner! Test soon whipped Big Show into the corner for a splash, but Rock sidestepped it and clotheslined the tall blonde Canadian - when Albert dropped him with a Baldo Bomb! Albert had been eliminated but nobody could do anything about it, when the Dudley Boyz suddenly returned to the fight: not yet finished with T&A! Albert was removed from the equation with a 3D, when Rock powered Test through the table with a Rock Bottom in 7:30! Big Show came from behind, grabbing Rock by the throat - but Rock wisely managed to turn it around, planting 'the Giant' with a big DDT! 'The Great One' came to life by nipping up to his feet, stalking Big Show for a second Rock Bottom...when Edge and Christian again hit the ringside area, pulling on the feet of 'the Brahma Bull!' The Dudleys were Rock's knights in shining camouflage, again fending off the Canadians at ringside - allowing Rock to low blow his way out of a second Chokeslam attempt! Rock caught Big Show with the Rock Bottom - overcoming the odds again!
'The People's Champ' was not to be stopped by any man, or men put in his way by Shane and Stephanie McMahon! The Rock was exhausted, as he stood in the ring with the Dudley Boyz standing by for protection. D-Von and Bubba Ray raised 'the Great One's hand after once again overcoming the odds of not just Big Show and T&A - but Edge and Christian as well! That's when the celebration went interrupted: by none other than a discontent Shane McMahon. Minneapolis chanted "assh*le" in Shane's direction, as he slow clapped for Rock's survival tonight. But that wasn't the only reason he was out there - he wanted to congratulate the Dudley Boyz on a match well performed. Not only did they win tonight, but he was granting them another shot at the WWF Tag Team Champions T&A, at Armageddon!
Shane gave them a sarcastic thumbs up, before turning his attention to the Rock. He knew exactly what he was going to say - he really did it again, didn't he? It had Shane thinking, with Armageddon merely ten days away...what could be done with 'the Great One', live on pay-per-view? Well, after tonight's performance, Shane knew exactly what could be done. At Armageddon, he proposed a match where we finally see what Rock had left to give - not just the Coalition - but the people as well! In ten days we would see the Rock go toe-to-toe with the Big Show...and Edge...and Christian! It would be a three-on-one handicap match, and just in case Rock's luck ran dry that night it wouldn't be a problem. Because he and Shane had come to the conclusion that if Rock didn't win - in the words of his father - he would be fired! McMahon smiled and waved to the Rock, leaving him stunned. The McMahons wanted 'the Great One' removed from the equation!
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Post by DTP. on Sept 11, 2020 11:54:06 GMT -5
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