RAW IS WAR Episode 1An interview - interrupted !Shawn Michaels and D-Generation X are in the ring. HBK claims that it doesn't matter who he faces at Royal Rumble, he will retain HIS WWF Championship. Stone Cold quickly interrupted though, and challenged HBK to a WWF Title match at Royal Rumble. HBK then rejected his offer, and said he will let Vince McMahon decide.
Vader vs Mark HenryVader defeated Mark Henry in 5:32 with a Vader Bomb. Rating : C+. After the match, The Nation came down and assaulted Vader. The Rock then posed with the Intercontinental Championship.
Vince McMahon announces the main eventVince McMahon is in his office backstage. D-Generation X barge in and ask who Shawn Michaels is defending his WWF Championship against. Vince says that Stone Cold will take on Mankind in a No.1 Contender Match. HBK seems pleased, and on the way out you hear Triple H say ''Austin won't win''.
Marc Mero & Goldust vs Legion of DoomLegion of Doom defeated Goldust & Marc Mero at 7:13 after LOD hit Mero with the Doomsday Device. Rating : B. During the match, Goldust distracted Mero leading to the loss. After the match, Mero pushed Goldust down and left looking very angry.
A failed attemptAhmed Johnson is backstage ready for an interview about his opponent tonight : X-Pac. Triple H walked past and made a comment about Ahmed. Ahmed then came up to Triple H, but Triple H then spat water in his face and attacked him. Ahmed got the best of it though and left Triple H down.
Ahmed Johnson vs X-PacX-Pac defeated Ahmed Johnson at 6:06 with an X-Factor following interference from Triple H. Rating : C. Triple H beat down Ahmed Johnson after the match and bloodied him.
Jeff Jarrett SpeaksA video shows an interview conducted earlier today with Jeff Jarrett. Kevin Kelly asks Jeff what he thinks of the WWF Champion, Shawn Michaels. Jarrett says he couldn't give a rats ass about HBK, but he does care about the WWF title. He then sends a message to whoever the WWF champion is by WrestleMania : ''Prepare to lose that belt, cause I'm going to win the Royal Rumble and go on to WrestleMania, to kick your ass !''
Winners advance to Royal RumbleOwen Hart, Ken Shamrock & Terry Funk vs
Jose Estrada, Miguel Perez & Jesus CastilloOwen Hart, Ken Shamrock & Terry Funk defeated Los Boricuas at 9:41 when Ken Shamrock made Jose Estrada tap out to the Anklelock. Rating : B-. Savio Vega came down after the match and told Los Boricuas that their a disgrace, and that he doesn't want to be associated with losers anymore. Savio Vega told them that at least he could get a Royal Rumble spot. Vega then spat at them and walked about looking disgusted.
Mankind is ready to become WWF ChampionMankind is backstage, talking to himself. Mankind keeps repeating ''I will become champ, I will become champ, I will become champ....'' as the screen fades to black.
Headbangers vs KaientaiKaientai defeated Headbangers at 6:28 following a Moonsault. The New Age Outlaws helped Kaientai defeat the Headbangers during this match. NAO then tried to celebrate with Kaientai but they attacked them. Kaientai then told NAO that they'll meet them at the Royal Rumble.
A fiery end to a legendThe Undertaker is about to make his way to the ring, when a red bolt hits him. Paul Bearer and Kane then come out from behind and attack him. Kane then tombstone's Taker on the ramp. Kane sends another lightning bolt, this time at the bottom of the stage, setting it on fire. Kane then takes Undertaker over to it, and chokeslams him into the burning part of the stage. Paul Bearer then laughs and starts shouting ''The Undertaker is DEAD !!!''
No.1 Contender Match
Steve Austin vs MankindMankind defeated Steve Austin at 16:54 with a roll-up. Rating : A (MOTN). Shawn Michaels and Chyna interfered in this match, resulting in a distraction which led to the victory. Stone Cold looked furious as RAW comes to and end.
