Cortez

Over the past few months:

In no order

1)Tew 08 - (9/10) Awesome game, well worth the £20 odd quid for it.

2)The Bigs 2 (6/10) - The only Baseball game I can get in the UK. Is fun for a bit, but the arcade stuff can get a tad annoying.

3)Fifa 09 (9/10)- Just got gold for the Xbox so I have started replaying Fifa. Quality game.

4)Battlefield Bad Company (8/10)- Same as above, only started replaying for the fact of multiplayer. Awesome game though.

5)Condemned 2 (9/10)- Brilliant game, got it for just over a tenner, well worth the money. Loads better than the first, and that was good.

6)Lego Indiana Jones (5/10) - Not enjoyed as much as I thourght I would. Gets kinda repetative.

7)Fallout 3 - (10/10)Brillian game, one of my alltime favourites. Still got loads to explore, but completed it, so gonna get the Broken Steel add on, so I can carry on with my save game.

8)Gears Of War 2 (9/10)- Aweseom game, one of the best of the Xbox

9)Condemned 1 - (7/10)Brother lent me this, good game, made me jump in parts.

10)Street Fighter IV (7/10)- Good game, but im not very good at it, so finding it kinda hard. Stoped playing after a few weeks

Has there been any indication on any Legends being included? I saw an advert for GAME saying they had an exclusive Stone Cold unlockable when pre-ordered. Similarly, Play.com has The Rock. Not that it much bothers me since I probably buy the game and even if I did i'm not sure i'd use Legends. Still, these type of exclusive pre-order things annoy me.

Maybe they will do what they did last year, and leave a whole load of Legends out so that they can release a whole new game aimed at Legends, I never bourght that game in the end.

Would love to see Legends make a dedicated return in this years series though.

I've seen the same Advert on the internet for the Stone Cold unlockable, so at least there is an indication that we might be getting a few?

I missed out on last years so may give this a whirl once the Demo come's out.

I think my Computer struggled on the 3d Pitch last time round, well on the demo anyways

Just getting that Football Manager itch.

Not sure about this year's game.

I was relaly looking forward to SVR 09, went out and got it straight away, and after about three weeks of playing it I got bored

It was a good game en all, but it didn't seem to have that extra edge to it that makes something stand out.

Im hoping that this years will see the inclusion of backstage fighting and being able to fight in the crowd. And with backstage fighting I mean more than just the one area.

Even the N64's No Mercy had multiple backstage environments.

Just got done playing... it's decent, but incredibly easy. I'm assuming this is just a standard setting and can be propped up during the actual game. Couple things I notced:

A lot of options in Exhibition, which is a lot better considering all I have heard is singles, rumble, and steel cage. I'm assuming tag team and tag cage, probably falls count anywhere/bedlam/etc. So hopefully there are some good additions to that.

Also, I noticed there was a fourth in modes... I thought it was just relive, rewrite, and redefine... anyone know what the fourth is?

Wasn't it something to do with creting your own wrestler and making him a Ledgend?

I seem to recall reading about that somewhere, but not sure if it was part of the relive, rewrite, redefine game modes.

Edit - Seems like it's a movie theater.

LOW Vid

Downloaded the demo last night and had a quick play.

Seems like a good game, one of those the more you play the more you like.

Fought Andre three times and he kicked my ass

Had a quick look at the game mode aswell, and I must say that seems pretty awesome.

I liked the video recaping the events leading up to the match. And I also like the idea of having to match things that actually happend, i.e breaking the table(Furniture) and fighting up against the entrance way. The gameplay was good, found it weird coming from SVR from what iv'e played of it latley, to LOW. But i enjoyed it and I think i'll probably get more gameplay out of this than what I have SVR, the only reason i've hing onto it is so I can import the roster into LOW, which I think is a great feature of the game and pretty much more than doubles the complete roster.

The roster seems like it's gonna be great, and if they use DLC they all the more fun

The match types available are good, would have been nice if more were added, but then again with the nature of the game I supose there is only so many you can include before coming into modern day wrestling.

But the OLD SCHOOL CAGE more than makes up for that

Looking forward to this release.

Just got an X-box 360 and played my brothers 2008 game, loved it.

Not played a Smackdown game in years so looking forward to it. (Other than my brothers the other day )

Should be good, the story mode sounds fun, I know there's only seven playable story's but they sound decent espcially with them being charachter specific.

Was hoping backstage would be included but looks like it is a match mode only option when you get to fight in the locker room.

Any news if ledgends will be included ?

Loving the demo so far, never picked up 2006 version so i'll most definatley buy this one when it's released.

Like others have said the tutor feature is really cool. At the moment i've got Henry tutoring Walcott, first game I linked them together Walcott scored.

Not started the actual season yet, about to play my last friendly match and then got a Champions league qualifiers match.

The media is pretty cool, not had a look at the scouting features yet.

Ermm me lol

Nah I had my doubts aswell, but always gotta belive in your side.

Even with the bad start we've had to the season were a good team, and are always more than capable of beating the big teams. Just need to do it a bit more often (Y)

Feels so good knowing we beat Man United.

Can't wait to see ma best mate, he's a Man U fan and was more or less 100% that we would lose to them! Rubbing it in will be nice for a little while lol.

Im shocked that Adebayor scored. Wasn't too impresed with him last season, I thourght he was awful, but hope he can carry on proving me wrong.

Just signed up, my team consist's of the following:

Gk - Brad fridel

DF - Toure

DF - Woodgate

DF - Young

DF - Cole

MF - Pennant

MF - Carrick ©

MF - Parker

MF - Lennon

FW - Rooney

FW - Viduka

Sub:

Gk - Shay Given

DF - Ferdinand(west ham)

MF - Gillespie

FW - Solskjaer

On March 17 2002 Coming live from Toronto Canada, will be Wrestlemania X8.

The Canadian SkyDome will play host to the grand daddy of them all, the wrestling Superbowl, the world series of the industry, it's Wrestlemania time.

Old scores will be settled, vicious rivalries ended, battles will be won and lost and it all happens at the SkyDome.

Six titles on the line, points to be proven and egos to be stroked, Wrestlemania will surely prove to be the biggest and best show of the year, and with the added twist of the nWo, it could prove to be arguably the biggest Wrestlemania to date.

Hollywood Hogan, Scott Hall and Kevin Nash made a big impact in the federation at last months Pay Per View, No Way Out. But gaining victory tonight against two of the federations biggest superstars ever to grace a ring, would surely in their eyes be a big stepping stone into getting what they want, and thats to force Flair's hand and get him to drop his half of the company to Vince McMahon.

For us it could be the best show we ever witness, but for the enemies of the nWo and Vince McMahon, Wrestlemania X8 could just be the beginning of the end.

Cole - Welcome all to Smackdown, im Michael Cole your host for tonight and along side me is Tazz. Tonight we will be with you for all the action at the last stop before Wrestlemania Eighteen, which is just three days away.

Tazz - Cole im so pumped for Wrestlemania, all the great matches that will take place and hell even all the great matches that will take place tonight. Cole im just as hyped for tonight's Smackdown.

Cole - And so you should be partner, we have some great action coming to you in the next two hours. First of we will see two of the teams involved in the three way tag match at Wrestlemania, The Dudley Boyz verses The Hardy Boyz, and Tazz get this, not only is it a Table match it's also for the Tag Team titles.

Tazz - Wow, your kidding me right. That is off the Hook Cole.

Cole - And later on in the night William Regal takes on Edge in a hardcore match, and we can promise you this, it wont be pretty. We got Hardcore champion Rob Van Dam teaming up with the returning European champion Diamond Dallas Page, to take on Christian and Goldust. Also in action, the Undisputed champion Chris Jericho goes one on one with "The Game", Triple H. And then in the main event, "Stone Cold Steve" Austin will be teaming up with The Rock, to take on all three members of the nWo. What a show Tazz, and what a night it's going to be.

Tazz - I'll tell you something Michelle, tonight looks to be one of the greatest smackdown ever.

whooooooooooooo

The familiar music of Ric Flair plays out around the packed arena, the "Nature Boy" Ric Flair appears on the stage, dressed in a suit and with a microphone in his hand.

Flair begins to walk down the ramp whooing along the way. Flair walks the steps to the ring, and stands dead centre letting out a big whooo once his music has finished. The crowd whooo back.

Flair - By God you got it going on tonight, whooooooooooooo

I got two things to talk about tonight, and it seems to be the same two things that "The Nature Boy" talks about every single week.

First up is the nWo, and then secondly The Undertaker.

Usually I come out here to tell the nWo how they gonna pay for that they did, how im gonna make them sorry for the actions, but hell on Raw this past Monday the nWo got what was coming to them. They got pay back for all the things they've done, they were sorry for their actions, and you know why that is.

It's cause the "Nature Boy" and "The Peoples Champ" and the "Texas Rattlesnake" kicked each and every one of their asses. whooooooooooooo

Hall got a Stunner, Hogan got Rock Bottomed and Nash got the figure four baby. whooo yeah, and I tell you something, damn it felt good, it felt good to take those long legs of "Big Sexy" and bruise them up with the Figure Four, it felt good to see Scott Hall get flipped and given a Stunner, and it damn sure felt good to see Hogan, whooo Brother, get his ass kicked by The Rock.

Each and every week the nWo come out here and strut their stuff, they walk around like they own the place, well pal let me tell you something. As long as The Nature Boy is in charge, the nWo won't be strutting nothing no-more whooooooooooooo.

Hogan, Hall, Nash the nWo.

You got your asses handed to you on Raw, you had to leave with your tails between ya legs, and from now on in, thats the way it's always gonna be, no more beat downs, no more chaos backstage, no more bullying.

You wanted to play with the big Boys, and buddy, now you are. Raw you were shown what the WWF is all about, and a Wrestlemania when Hall and Austin and Rock and Hogan square off, you will see why the WWF takes shit from no one. Whooooooooooooooooooooooooo

And that leads me onto my second point of the night, The Undertaker. You see on Raw I took care of the nWo and now on Smackdown, I want to take care of you. Ha.

You see I can't touch you in that ring until Wrestlemania, if I had my way you and me would be in there right now kicking seven bells out of each other, but thats not to be. So I sat at home thinking what could I do, what could I do to get The Undertaker back, I thought about it for a while, I came up with the ideas of taking you out backstage with a led pipe, I thought about dragging your ass out to the parking lot, and given you a beating the likes you never seen before.

But then it dawned on me, that's probably what The Deadman wants, hell he's probably even banking on it, so I changed my ideas. Instead I decided to book your ass in a match, tonight whooo.

And what an opponent I've got for you Deadman, I was thinking who I could stick you in a match against, first I thought of Stone Cold Steve Austin, but then remembered he was in a tag match against the nWo, so him and the Rock were out of the question, as were the nWo.

And then I thought about "The Game" Triple H, but then realised he's facing the Undisputed champion Chris Jericho tonight. I then realised that I wanted someone bigger, some one taller, someone who by god would send your ass straight to hell and back again, and thats when I decided on KANE. whooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Tonight Undertaker you take on your brother Kane in the middle of that ring.

99%

Keep Rollin, Rollin, Rollin.

The Undertaker comes out on the stage way, and for once without his Bike. Taker has a steal chain wrapped around his fist, Taker walks down to the ring punching his fist against his other hand, the Deadman and Flair don't take their eyes of each other, Flair undoes his suit jacket and drops it to the floor, he rolls up his sleeves as Undertaker reaches the ring.

The lights go out, sending the arena into darkness, after a few seconds red smoke fills the ring and the ramp way, then suddenly the music of Kane hits out over the PA system. The Undertaker look over his shoulder as he sees his brother Kane making his way towards him.

Taker heads off towards Kane and swings at him with the chain still wrapped around his fist, Kane ducks and then nails Taker with a right under hook punch, and then with a second, and then takes him down with a big boot.

Kane just looks down over his brother. The Undertaker gets to his feet with a look of bewilderment across his face, Taker begins to back away and heads of up the ramp, with Kane just looking on and Ric Flair in the middle of the ring whooing.

80%

Cole -What a match Tazz, the "Big Red" Machine taking on The "Deadman", The Undertaker and it's tonight.

Tazz - Cole this one is gonna be sweet, maybe just maybe The Deadman will get a taste of his own medicine tonight, after all no one is gonna know him better than his brother, and it just so happens that brother is a big red machine.

Cole - Well up next it's the Dudley boyz defending their tag team titles against The Hardy Boyz, and its in a table match.

Dudley Boyz vs Hardyz

Table match

Tag team title match

Lilian Garcia announces out the Hardy Boyz first, Matt and Jeff appear on the stage alongside Lita, The Hardy Boyz rush down to the ring and slide into it as Lita strolls begin with a smile on her face, Matt and Jeff climb the turnbuckles and pose to the delight of the fans.

The tag team champions music plays out around the arena, marking the arrival of D-von and Bubba Ray Dudley, The Dudleyz are carrying a table down to the ring, the table is spray painted with "Hardy Boyz". D-von and Bubba set the table up on the outside and then slide into the ring, starting the match up.

End of match

All four men in the ring battling away with each other, Jeff Hardy and D-von slugging away in the corner, whilst Matt and Bubba slug away at each other in the centre of the ring.

Matt whips Bubba of the ropes and as he comes back bends down ready to lift him for a big backdrop, but Bubba halts and kicks Matt square in the face. Matt drops to his knees allowing Bubba to hit him with an axe handle smashes and then following up with a few stomps to the back keeping Matt Hardy grounded.

Matt attempts to got to his feet but Bubba takes hold of him and slides him out of the ring under the bottom rope and to the outside, next to the propped up table.

Bubba follows to the outside leaving Jeff and D-von alone in the ring.

D-von whips Jeff from one turnbuckle to the opposite with some power as he sends Jeff bouncing back out of the turnbuckle and dropping to the floor. D-von makes his way over to Jeff, as he reaches Jeff he is taken down with a drop-toe hold sending his head crashing into the middle turnbuckle. Jeff gets to his feet and slides to the outside, he reaches under the ring and pulls out a table to the pleasure of the fans.

Jeff slides the table back into the ring and props it up inches away from the turnbuckle. Jeff takes D-von and lays into him with a few punches, before rolling him onto the table.

Jeff climbs the turnbuckle and signals for his signature move.

Bubba turns to see the referee watching Jeff Hardy, ready to launch of the top.

Bubba waist no time in pulling at the referees ankles and bringing him out of the ring, the ref argues but only for a split second as Bubba Dudley sends out a big right hand to the referee sending him crashing to the floor.

Jeff Hardy launches of the top and hit's a SWANTON BOMB on D-von sending him crashing through the table. Bubba quickly slides into the ring ready to attack Jeff Hardy, but out of the crowd comes the APA, Faarooq and Bradshaw.

Bradshaw and Faarooq hit the ring, Bubba sees them and halts from attacking Jeff, he makes his way over the APA and takes a swing at Bradshaw, but Bradshaw ducks and hits a standing CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL, sending Bubba crashing to the canvas.

Jeff watches on, but is soon met by the eyes of Bradshaw and D-von, Jeff realises he is next and launches him self at the APA, but is cut down with a big boot from Bradshaw, Bradshaw takes a step back as Faarooq brings Jeff to his feet before hitting him with a DOMINATOR.

Jeff goes crashing down and lands next to D-von amongst the broken table shards.

The APA take a look around at the carnage in the ring, then notice Matt Hardy on the outside pulling himself up, using a table as leverage. The APA quickly exit the ring and make their way over to Matt, Matt not even noticing them takes a beating from Bradshaw sending him back to the floor.

Faarooq lifts Matt up and props him in the power bomb position, he launches him high in the air, and as he comes down Bradshaw takes hold of Matt pulling him down with force, the APA sending Matt Hardy crashing through the table.

The APA have left everyone down and out, the referee comes around as Bradshaw and Faarooq make their way over to the tag team titles, next to the ring crew. The referee takes a look around and sees all four men down, he sees Jeff and D-von down and spread out over broken table, and then takes a look to the outside and sees Matt lying over another broken table. He makes an assumption and awards the match to the Dudley Boyz, allowing them to retain their WWF tag team titles.

The APA Bradshaw and Faarooq snatch away the tag team title and roll into the ring, they both lift the belts high in the air, posing, before dropping them down next to the tag team champions Bubba and D-von the Dudley Boyz.

OR 85

CR 82

MQ 89

Cole - Well the Dudley Boyz retain their tag team titles, but only at the hands of the APA. Will the APA be able to do what they did tonight at Wrestlemania, and take out both the Dudley Boyz and the Hardy Boyz.

Tazz - Well the Hardy Boyz could have come close to taking those belts here tonight, and walked into Wrestlemania as the champions, but because of the APA and the confusion the referee awarded the belts to the Dudley Boyz, and you gotta wonder will lady luck be on the side of the Dudleyz at Wrestlemania or is tonight as a sign of thing to come, with the APA holding the tag team titles.

Cole - Well up next, it's Edge and Regal and get this it's in a hardcore match, just three days before their last man standing match at Wrestlemania.

Tazz - This match won't be for the fain hearted, it's gonna be summert brutal, I can promise you that.

William Regal vs Edge

Hardcore match

Edges music plays out over the PA system, Lillian announces him out for the hardcore match up, Edge makes his way to the ring down the ramp way, he slides into the ring, and immediately props himself up against the turnbuckle awaiting the arrival of William Regal.

Regal makes his way down to the ring, he makes a point of showing off the Intercontinental belt to Edge, Regal reaches the ring and begins to search under the ring apron for weapons, he manages to pull out a Singapore cane, but Edge comes sliding out and nails Regal with a baseball slide before he can use the weapon.

End of match

Both men are down and bloodied, weapons spread out all over the ring.

Edge and Regal both trying to get to their feet, as they lie in opposite corners of the ring.

Regal gets up first and manages to take hold of a trash can lid. Edge seconds later gets to his feet, he sees Regal and charges at him, going for the Spear. But Regal sees Edge and slams the trash can lid across his face, sending Edge to the floor and rolling out of the ring, as he holds his head in pain.

Regal makes his way over to the ring apron and looks to leave the ring, but is met with a Singapore cane shot to the head. Edge rolls into the ring with the weapon in hand, Regal tries to get to his feet but Edge takes another swing at him, this time missing. Regal quickly reaches into his boot and pulls out a pair of knuckles, he goes to put them on, but Edge smacks the cane of Regal's hand forcing him to drop the knuckles.

Edge smiles as he sees the Knuckles drop to the floor, he bends down and picks them up, before placing them over his hand. He turns to get a breath back, not seeing Regal reach into his trunks and pull out a second pair of knuckles.

Regal gets to his feet as Edge turns around, both wearing brass Knuckles take shots at each other, and both connect. Edge drops to the floor blood pouring from his head, Regal then drops down, also with cuts across his head and blood spurting out. Regal drops down and falls on top of Edge, the referee notices Edges shoulders touching the mat, and begins to make the count. 1........2.........3

William Regal is announced the winner of the hardcore match, even though he doesn't know it him self. The referee bends down to see if both men are ok, as they lay out cold.

OR 80

CR 81

MQ 78

Cole - Wow, Regal and Edge beating the hell out of each other, but what about the finish Tazz. Regal takes the win but on a pure fluke alone.

Tazz - Fluke or not Cole, Regal will take that victory any way he can, and the same goes for their Wrestlemania match.

Cole - Oh great, look what we got coming up next, folks on such a great night im sorry we gotta ruin it, but by the orders of Vince McMahon we got the nWo coming out here to say a few words.

The Poison

The static music of the nWo plays out around the arena, appearing on the stage sending the crowd into a frenzy of boos is Hollywood Hogan, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall. The nWo trio make their way down to the ring, cursing at the fans and being ignorant towards them. Hogan Nash and Hall enter the ring and take centre stage, Hogan is handed a microphone and waits for the crowd to quiet down before he begins to speak.

Hogan - Tonight's the night the nWo strike brothers. You see, Vince McMahon has booked us in a match tonight, a match against your heros, The Rock and Stone Cold.

Tonight Rocky and Austin get a taste of things to come, they get a Wrestlemania preview of when we beat them bloody, when we take them down and show them that no one messes with the New World Order.

On Raw, Rocky brother you laid me out with a Rock Bottom, you got lucky. Come Wrestlemania I'll make sure your worthless ass gets no chance to hit that crap move. I'll make sure I take you down, drop the leg and send your ass packing as I pin you one, two, three.

On Raw you asked me if I smell what your cooking, and let me tell you something brother, I smell it, and it smells like Bullshit. Wrestlemania will be the beginning of the end for you Rocky, you say Icon verses Icon, and past verses present, well in Toronto at the SkyDome I'll show you there is only one icon in the World Wrestling Federation, and that I will always be the present, and there is nothing you can do about that brother.

Hall extends out his hand looking at Hogan, Hogan puts the microphone in Scott Halls hand.

Hall - Hey Yo.

Hey chico, you listing up Rattlesnake. On Raw you might have beat the nWo in a fluke, but tonight in the Wrestlemania preview Hall three Sixteen strikes, and tonight Hall three sixteen kicks your ass, and guess what. Dat's the bottom line, case Hall says so.

Your punk ass may have got one over, but your punk ass will meet the end soon enough, tonight im gonna batter and bruise you up real good. Then in three days time at Wrestlemania, I'll finish the job, no more Stone Cold in the WWF.

Nash whispers in Scott's ear, Scott then hands over the microphone to "Big Sexy."

Nash - You know, truer words have never been spoken. Wrestlemania is the beginning of the end for both Rock and Austin, and hey lets face it, no one will miss them.

I mean, on one hand we got a brown nose'r who thinks he's all that in the Rock, and then we got a foulmouthed beer swilling redneck in Steve Austin. I mean come on, really, who wants to see that each and every week on ya television sets, no one, not when you got the three saviours of professional wrestling standing right here.

On Raw Stevey boy, you might have pinned me, but that was a one off. You had Flair watching ya back, and ok fair do it paid off but tonight, I'm gonna shove my seven foot boot up your ass and make sure cough out the laces.

You won't win tonight, and you won't win at Wrestlemania. The nWo are here for life.

The music of the nWo plays out as Hogan, Hall and Nash exit the ring.

95%

It's me, it's me it's RVD

The camera cuts to the back, where we are taken to Kevin Kelly who is waiting with Diamond Dallas Page and Rob Van Dam.

Kelly - With me as you can all see are, the WWF European champion and the WWF Hardcore champion, Diamond Dallas Page and Rob Van Dam.

Now on Raw Page, we saw you make your return to the WWF after a few weeks absence, seemingly a changed man, and accepting Christians challenge for a European title shot at Wrestlemania. The question I ask is, are you the Diamond Dallas Page of old and how much are you looking forward to defending your WWF European championship in Toronto in front of thousands of people.

DDP - Yo Kelly, you want ya know what kind of man I am, well lets just say at Wrestlemania that chump Christian will feel DA....... BANG. Enough of the cheesy smiles, enough of helping others, im here for me, for me D...D...P

My wife took me away, and showed me what kind of man everyone wants, the kind of DDP I used to be. And bam, here I stand.

As for Wrestlemania, im pumped, im pumped to be able to walk out in front of thousands of people and kick Christians ass all over the SkyDome. And retaining the European title will make it all that much more sweeter.

Kelly - Now Rob Van Dam, for weeks on end you have had to endure the antics of Goldust, in three days time at Wrestlemania you get to face the bizzare one Goldust one on one. How do you feel in the days leading up to your Hardcore title defence.

RVD - Kevin Kelly, in just a few minutes time me and DDP get to show them goof balls what Wrestlemania will be like for them, then come Wrestlemania I get to take it that bit more further with Goldust.

At Wrestlemania when I defend the WWF Hardcore title, I will show Goldust why they call me The Whole Dam Show, cause I will take him to the extreme. Goldust it's time to face me R........V.....D

67%

Cole - Well you heard the words from RVD and DDP, now it's time to see them in action, up next it's RVD and DDP teaming up to take on Christian and Goldust.

RVD/DDP vs Christian/Goldust

The music of Goldust is heard first off, the bizzare makes his way down to the ring, occasionally blowing kisses when a camera comes near him. Goldust slides into the ring and poses, he begins to torment Lilian Garcia and begins striking her hair, she looks extremely worried by Goldust's actions. Lillian Garcia begins to announce out Christian as soon as she can.

Christian comes down to the ring, looking chirpy, when a camera comes near him he simulates himself wearing a title, then he rolls into the ring, and pulls of a goofy smile, reflecting Page's smile of old.

The Hardcore champion RVD is next out, Van dam hits the ring with pace, Christian and Goldust quickly hit the outside to avoid any confrontation with the Hardcore champion. Van dam stomps around the ring, barley keeping his eyes away from Goldust. The DDP'S music hits out over the PA system, Page makes his way down the ramp and slides into the ring, DDP takes centre stage and raises his hands for the Diamond Cutter Sign, he looks towards Christian and drops his hands, Page un-straps his European title and points at it whilst still looking at Christian.

End of match

DDP clotheslines Goldust over the top rope sending him crashing backwards against the announcers desk. Christian goes to attack Page, but Van Dam comes into the ring and hits him with a running drop kick.

Christian drops to the floor, Van Dam signals to Page he is going up top. Page nods his head, then signals the Diamond Cutter sign.

Page waits for Christian to get to his feet, then when he turns hits him with a DIAMOND CUTTER.

RVD comes flying of the top and hits the downed Christian with a FIVE STAR FROG SPLASH.

Van Dam makes the pin fall as Page holds of Goldust getting into the ring. 1.......2........3

OR 81

CR 79

MQ 83

Cole - Rob Van Dam and Diamond Dallas Page picking up great victory just days before they head to Wrestlemania.

Tazz - There's no doubt Cole that that victory their will send them into a high for the big one in just three days time, but we can't underestimate Christian and Goldust just yet, there still good to go.

Cole - That Im sure they are, DDP and RVD hit the Diamond Cutter and the Five Star Frog Splash, if they do that again at Wrestlemania they will both be walking out with their titles in tact.

But right now, let's take you backstage as Kevin Kelly stands by with "The Game" Triple H.

Time to play The Game

The camera pans to the backstage area, where we see Kevin Kelly and Triple H.

Kevin Kelly - Triple H you are only three days away from taking part in the Wrestlemania main event, when you take on Kurt Angle and Chris Jericho, in a triple threat match for the WWF Undisputed championship.

How do you feel about Wrestlemania, and also what are your thoughts going into your match tonight against Chris Jericho.

HHH - First thing first Kevin Kelly, tonight. Tonight I get to go one on one with the champ, with Chris Jericho. The Ayatollah of rock 'n' rolla, well I'll tell you thins for nothing, the Ayatollah better get ready to rolla, cause tonight Im gonna kick his ass.

Jericho needs to remember one thing, I am "The Game", and this game will be the hardest he's ever come up against. He will play me, he will try to figure me out, he will try to cheat to beat me, but when all is said and done, it will be "The Game" that once again wins.

Wrestlemania in thee days time, I will face not one, but two other men inside the ring. The people playing The Game will be better, but once again, they will not beat me. I will walk into the SkyDome determined, and I will walk out of the SkyDome with the most prestigious title in the whole of professional wrestling, and you know why..... cause im that damn good.

77%

Cole - Well there you heard from Triple H as he awaits his match against the champion, but up next is the Undertaker taking on his brother Kane, at the orders of Ric Flair.

Undertaker vs Kane

Undertaker is the first out, he rides down to the ring on his bike, Take circles the ring and props the bike up as gets ready to enter the ring.

Undertaker enters the ring and stands in the middle awaiting the arrival of Kane.

Kane's music plays out and the big red machine makes his way onto the entrance stage. Kane walks down to the ring, pulling his leather glove down over his hand. Kane gets to the ring and slides in under the bottom rope.

End of match

Taker hits Kane with a left, then a second and then a third, but the big red machine barley flinches and blocks an incoming punch from Undertaker.

Kane lets out a under hook right hand, and then a second and takes The Undertaker down with a third, Taker quickly gets to his feet but is sent back down with a massive big boot.

Kane climbs the turnbuckle and waits for Undertaker to get to his feet, Taker slowly gets up, turns and sees Kane coming flying of the top, he manages to catch him by the throat. Taker lifts Kane high up and takes him down with a CHOKESLAM.

Taker looks down over Kane and after a few seconds begins to smile, but Kane sits straight back up leaving Undertaker gob smacked. Take sends a boot to Kane knocking him down, but he sits straight back up. Taker with another boot to the head sends Kane down, but he sits back up, and gets to his feet.

Kane and Taker stand in the middle of the ring and stare at each other, Taker looking a little worried. Taker goes to strike the standing Kane but Kane grabs Takers arm and drops it back down, then Undertaker kicks Kane between the legs, making sure he drops to the floor.

Taker looks down over Kane and smirks, the referee goes down to see if Kane is ok, then Ric Flair comes over the barriers at ring side and slides into the ring, no once notices Flair as he drops down and gives The Undertaker a low blow.

Flair gives him a second low blow, before rolling out of the ring. Kane slowly gets to his feet, and thrusts his hand around Takers throat, he lifts him high into the air and nails him with a CHOKESLAM. Kane makes the pinfall 1........2........3

Flair is standing on the outside, whooing. Flair makes his way up the ramp and of to the back, as Undertaker begins to come to and gives Flair a cold hard Stare, Kane leaves the ring and heads up to the back.

OR 80

CR 81

MQ 79

Cole - Kane picks up a much impressive victory over his brother The Undertaker, even if it was thanks to Ric Flair.

Tazz - Well if "Big Evil" wasn't pissed before, he sure will be now.

Cole - Folks next up, we got the WWF Undisputed Champion in action as he goes one on one against one of his Wrestlemania opponents. Triple H

HHH vs Jericho

The Games music plays out over the PA system, and Triple H makes his way out onto the entrance way. Triple H pours water over his head, then takes a drink. He makes his way towards the ring with a stern look on his face.

HHH climbs the ring apron, leans back on the ropes and spits the water into the air as the bright spotlight shines over him.

Lillian waits for the music to stop, before going onto to announce out the Undisputed heavyweight champion of the wold, Chris Jericho. Jericho appears on stage with his back turned to the ring, his arms outstretched with the title hanging around his left arm.

Jericho turns around to face the ring as Triple H watches on at him, still with a stern face.

Jericho makes his way down to the ring, with an arrogant smile across his face. Triple H and Jericho fail to look away from each other, Jericho enters the ring via the steps, and immediately goes face to face with Triple H.

End of match

Jericho sends a right out to Hunter, follows with a second, and then with a kick to the midsection, before whipping him into the corner turnbuckle.

Jericho comes charging in but is met by an elbow and then a hard right from Triple H. Jericho tries to respond with a punch but is blocked by Triple h's arm who then knocks him to the mat with a hard right.

Triple H picks Jericho up, and whips him of the ropes. Triple runs the opposite way and as they meet takes Jericho down with a running knee strike. Triple H looks down over Jericho and signals for the end.

Triple H attempts to bring Jericho to his feet but is met with a low blow, the referee makes his way over to the downed Triple H and lays a hand on his shoulder, Triple H extends out his elbow meeting with the referee's head. The referee drops to the floor. Triple H looks over and realises it was the referee he took out and not Jericho.

Jericho stomps away at Hunter, not giving him time to get up, and then takes a step back before nailing HHH with a dropkick as he sits there. Jericho see HH down and runs to the ropes, the launches him self of the middle rope for the moonsault but is met by HHH's knees, Jericho rolls round in agony as HHH gets to his feet. HHH once again signals for the end, he waits for Jericho to get to his feet, but Kurt Angle comes running down the aisle and slides into the ring. Angle reaches HHH and lifts him up for an ANGLE SLAM.

Kurt drops down and rolls out of the ring as the referee comes around. Jericho crawls his way over the fallen Triple and lays his arm across his body, as the referee makes the count. 1........2.......3

Angle on the outside smirks away pleased at costing HHH is match, Jericho looks down at Kurt and signals the belt around his waist. Jericho and Angle exchange words as Angle makes his way up the ramp, Jericho still in the ring.

Lillian Garcia announces Jericho as the winner, Jericho gets to his feet and shrugs of the referee as he tries to raise his arm in victory.

He snatches the Undisputed championship away from the referee and straps it around his waist.

Jericho points to the belt and then raises his arms in the air as Kurt Angle watches on and Triple H looks up to see him posing.

OR 88

CR 92

MQ 81

Cole - The champ wins, but all thanks to Kurt Angle, one of Chris Jericho's opponents in three days time. Will Angle be able to hit the Angle Slam again, but this time taking the match, or will Jericho walk out on top just like he did tonight.

Tazz - Well one things for sure, Jericho has got it all against him, two men gunning for his title, and he doesn't even need to be pinned. Triple H came close to hitting the Pedigree twice tonight, if he does that in Toronto, then it's curtains for the champ.

Cole - Or is it, as we saw tonight we thought Triple H was going to take the victory leading into the Triple Threat match at Wrestlemania. But Kurt Angle came out from no where and hit that Angle Slam, that third man making all the difference.

Tazz - Well I'll guess we'll see soon enough Cole, but one thing is for sure, it's gonna make a great main event.

Cole - And speaking of main event's, it's time for our. The nWo going up against The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.

Austin/Rock vs nWo

The music of the nWo plays out bringing the crowd to their feet. Hogan, Hall and Nash all appear out on the stage way. Hogan makes his way down to the ring playing air guitar, as Hall and Nash wait on the stage way taking in the boos. They just look at each other and let out laughs. Hall and Nash follow Hogan down to the ring the three men enter the ring, and as they wait for Austin and Rock just mock the crowd. Hall flips off the crowd with the finger like Austin, and Hogan tells the fans to "bring it" imitating the Rock

The Music of The Rock plays out, and the Peoples champ comes storming down to the ring amongst the cheering of the crowd. Rock enters the ring and slides in, quickly going after the nWo. Hogan, Hall and Nash waste no time in pouncing on him.

The sound of glass shattering can be heard as Austin comes running down the ramp and into the ring. He goes straight for the nWo giving The Rock the much needed help.

End of match

Rock and Hall the two legal men battle away as Austin, Hogan and Nash watch on from their corners. Hall backs Rock into the nWo corner sending rights to his face, along with the occasional slap. Rock goes to hit Hall, but is met by force from behind as Nash club's him down. Rock turns and hits Nash sending him falling of the apron, Rock then nails Hogan who drops down to the mat on the outside. Hall goes to strike Rock but the shot gets blocked and The Rock sends out a right hand followed fast paced by a second and then a third, and a fourth, the Rock pulls his hand back then nails Scott Hall with it sending him crashing to the floor.

Hogan and Nash waist no time in storming the ring going after The Rock as he takes down Hall. Austin comes in and heads straight for Hogan and Nash, Rock and Hogan lock horns as Nash and Austin battle away, the referee loosing control of the match.

Rock whips Hogan of the ropes and hits him with a Spinebuster as he comes back, Austin backs Nash into the corner and begins laying into him with rights and lefts that send him down to the mat, Austin begins stomping away at him.

Hall gets up and slugs Austin from behind, but The Rock comes in leaving Hogan laying in the middle of the ring, Rock turns Hall and attempts a Rock Bottom, but is elbowed in the head by Hall who then drops to the mat and rolls to the outside.

Nash sees Austin and Rock with their backs turned to him, he clotheslines Austin sending him crashing to the outside through the middle rope, and then takes out The Rock with a Big Boot as he turns to face him. Hogan slowly gets to his feet, and begins to unstrap his belt, Hogan tells Nash to pick him up, Nash does so and holds the Rock with his arms behind his back. Hogan takes the strap and whips it across The Rock's chest. Rock drops to the mat in pain, Hogan then lashes out at him with the strap again. The referee tries to stop it, but is met with a right hand from Hogan sending him to the mat.

Hogan pulls the Rock up but is hit with a low blow. The Rock turns and kicks Nash in the gut and then follows up with a DDT.

Hogan and Nash get to their feet, the Rock runs to the ropes comes back and takes out Hogan and Nash with a flying double clothesline.

Austin on the outside takes Hall and whips him into the barricade. Hall drops to the floor allowing Austin to pounce on him with a barrage of stomps and kicks.

Austin takes Hall by the scruff of the hair and rolls him into the ring. Austin takes himself off around to the announcers area and picks up a steel chair, he slides into the ring and as Hogan stands up nails him with a chair shot, Nash also on his feet goes to big boot Austin, but Austin side steps the boot and as Nash turns sends the chair crashing down over his skull.

Hogan and Nash are out cold, leaving Hall alone with Rock and Austin, The Rock looks set to hit a Rock Bottom as he stalks Hall around the ring, but before he can do anything Austin moves in and takes Hall down with a STUNNER.

The Rock lets out a laugh, and then stands over the fallen Hall, he looks down ticks his arms in with his feet, looks to the crowd, takes of his elbow pad and throws it into the crowd. Rock runs of the ropes, comes back jumps over Hall hits the ropes and comes back and then nails Scott Hall with the PEOPLES ELBOW.

Nash begins to make it to his feet, but Austin hits him with a STUNNER, Hogan also gets up but The Rock move in and takes him down with a ROCK BOTTOM.

The Rock then drops down to make the cover over the downed Scott Hall, Austin slaps the referee trying to wake him up, the ref comes too and begins to make the slow count.1.........2..........3

OR 77

CR 84

MQ 61

Cole - They did it, Austin and The Rock beat the nWo, can they do the same in three days time at Wrestlemania, im Michael Cole with Tazz signing off. See you at Wrestlemania.

Smackdown got 78%

We got a 5.78 rating for 'Smackdown!'!

The attendance level was 6501 people.

We made $260040 from ticket sales.

Gutted we lost, and I once again hate Lehman with a passion lol.

In fairness we played well, but it just wasn't to be, we stared looking tired and Barcelona took advantage of it.

Darren Bent, the top ENGLISH goal scorer in the league is left out for a kid that has not scored one goal in the League

Im gutted aswell that he's left out King and SWP. Hopefully both get called into the final squad.

The last stop before Wrestlemania in Toronto, Smackdown will surely be one show not to miss out on.

Smackdown this week promises, carnage and blood shed as we witness William Regal and Edge going one on one in a hardcore match, just days before their Last Man Standing match at Wrestlemania, and if the brawl they had on Raw is anything to go buy, then the hardcore bout promises to be anything but civil.

On Raw we found out that the Hardy Boyz would be added to the Tag team championship title bout at Wrestlemania, making it a three way tag match. But will the Hardy Boyz make it to Wrestlemania as the play the Dudley Boyz at their own game when they take them on in a tables match.

The returning DDP told Christian that at Wrestlemania he would feel the bang, tonight DDP will get a chance to give Christian a taster when he squares of against him in a tag team match, the other two competitors RVD teaming with Page and Goldust teaming with Christian will surely be itching to get at each other just days before their Hardcore title match in Toronto.

The Undisputed heavyweight champion will be action when he goes one on one in a non title match with one of his opponents for his Wrestlemania title defence, Triple H.

the 'Cerebral Assassin' will be looking to prove a point to the champ, but will the champ and 'The Game' be able to square off without facing the faces of Kurt Angle and Stephanie McMahon.

The main event will be one match that Smackdown fans will see as a treat, as they will bare witness to 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin and The Rock teaming up to take on the mighty nWo, will the nWo crumble just days before they look to take out Austin and Rock at Wrestlemania, or will the numbers game play a significant factor in the outcome to the match.

Also, on Raw the Co-Owner of the World Wrestling Federation Ric Flair promised to deal with The Undertaker this week on Smackdown, find out what he has in store for the Deadman.

Will the nWo have any words for their opponents Steve Austin and The Rock, just days after taking a beating from them with help from 'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair. You can be sure Hogan and his run in buddies Scott Hall and Kevin Nash will want to ease their egos, and get in some fighting words only days before they do battle with 'The Texas Rattlesnake' and 'The Peoples Champ' one on one at the grand daddy of them all, WRESTLEMAINA.

Confirmed matches for Smackdown

- Austin/Rock vs nWo

- HHH vs Jericho

- RVD/DDP vs Christian/Goldust

- William Regal vs Edge - Hardcore match

- Dudley Boyz vs Hardy Boyz - Table match

JR - Hello fans worldwide welcome to the final Monday Night Raw before Wrestlemania.

Im Jim Ross and along side me is Jerry The King Lawler.

King - Thanks JR, what a night this is going to be, we are only six days away from Wrestlemania eighteen where we will travel to Toronto Canada. The Rock, Hollywood Hogan, Scott Hall Steve Austin, JR they will all be there.

JR - Indeed they will King, it's going to be one hell of a night, as will tonight's Raw, confirmed for later on tonight is a six man tag, the WWF Undisputed Heavyweight Champion teaming with Kurt Angle and William Regal to take on Edge, Chris Benoit and "The Game" Triple H. It's gonna be on hell of a slober-knocker

No Chance...............

No Chance fills out around the arena, sending the crowd into anticipation of the arrival of the co-owner of the WWF. Vince McMahon.

Vince McMahon appears on the top of the stage way with a microphone in his hand, the crowd let out wild boos as Vince power struts down to the ring.

Vince enters the ring and with a stern look on his face, puts the microphone to his lips.

Vince - You know something, each and every single one of you are trash, garbage, nothing, nobody's just like Ric Flair. And you know why you and Ric Flair have so much in common, its because you all belive you are better than me, you all belive that while Ric Flair is co-owner of the World Wrestling Federation you have a say, that you think your opinion matters, and that goes for Ric Flair too. You see Ric Flair seems to think that he has a say in what goes on around here, he seems to think that his opinion matters, when well quiet frankly, NOBODY GIVES A DAMN.

You hear that Flair no one in the World Wrestling Federation gives a damn about you, just like I don't give a damn about each and everyone of you in the crowd tonight. Flair I want you and your garbage fans to remember one thing, I am the boss, I am the one who controls everything, in the contract it might say you are co owner. But in reality we all know who is the real owner, and it's just a matter of time before that is put into writing and it is made official

On Smackdown you saw fit to abuse your powers as co-owner of the World Wrestling Federation, and frankly im appalled Flair. The great Nature Boy Ric Flair, running around backstage on Smackdown, causing all sorts of havoc and mayhem, it's no way for a owner of a multi million dollar corporation to act. And if I had my way, you'd be out on your ass Flair.

But that's not to be, instead I have taken it upon myself to book a match for tonight, a match that will leave you thinking about your actions.

A match that will leave you guilt ridden for your actions, you see Mr. Flair, you want the nWo so bad as too go around causing havoc at one of the companies biggest shows, and trash the place up looking for them, well thats just not on, now is it.

So I have to make sure that you don't do it again, and by booking this match it will make you think, cause every time you go wrong Flair I'll be ready with the nWo to pounce. Because of your actions this past Thursday on Smackdown, 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin will face the consequences on your behalf.

Tonight in that very ring, Steve Austin will face the consequences when he goes up against The 'Outsiders' Scott Hall and Kevin Nash.

You see Flair every time you mess up, every time you go chasing the nWo, someone else will face the consequences, tonight it is Steve Austin, next time it may very well be 'The Peoples Champion' The Rock.

If Ya Smelllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

100%

The Rock's music hits out over the PA system sending the crowd into a frenzy, Vince McMahon looking shocked at being interrupted stares on as The Peoples Champ makes his way down to the ring.

Rock enters the ring and stands side by side with Vince McMahon , raising his eyebrow to the WWF co-owner.

Rock - Well, what the hell you waiting for Vince, get the hell out of The Rock's ring. Cause I mean, do you want The Rock to kick Your Candy Ass.

Rock receiving cheers form the crowd keeps a look over Vince McMahon, Vince goes to put his mic to his lips, but The Rock puts his hand over the mic and takes it from Vince's hand.

Rock - JUST GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE. Jabroni

Vince bolts from the ring lighting fast, much to the amusement of the crowd.

Rock - You see it goes down something like this, Vince McMahon big bad tough guy, gets the nWo into the WWF to take back his share in the company, but not only does he do that, he orders the nWo to make all the life's of every WWF superstar hell. Well Vince McMahon and the nWo the Rock says. Just Bring It.......

You see no matter the odds, one on one, two on one, three on one, hell how about we throw in the nWo's lackeys Horace Hogan and Stevie Ray. You see no matter who you are, no matter how many of you, the Rock will always and The ROCK, MEANS ALWAYS KICK YOUR CANDY ASSES.

Which brings me to you, Hollywood Hogan.

At Wrestlemania, it's you and me one on one, Icon vs Icon, past verses present, and let The Rock tell you something Hogan, at Wrestlemania I'll Layeth the Smackethdown on your old wrinkle candy ass, I'll drop the people's elbow and then the Rock will run wild on you brother, before pining you in the middle of the ring one...two....three.

You may think your the big bad wolf coming into the WWF, with your sidekicks Chico and Big Daddy Tool. But let the Rock tell you something, no matter if it's you, or Chico, or big daddy, you make one more bad move, one more beat down on The Rock, like you did to me on Smackdown with that leather strap, and I'll take that strap, shine it up real nice, turn that sumbitch sideways, and stick it straight up ALLLL YOUR CANDY ASSES.

Now Hogan, can you Smelllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll what the Rock is cooking.

94%

JR - Vince McMahon booking Austin in that handicap match against the nWo tonight, you gotta wonder King how will Austin fair when he takes on the Outsiders.

King - I'm worried JR, I mean I know Austin is as tough as they come, but even still, he's facing the nWo.

JR - Well up next is Trish stratus and Jazz going one on one in a non title match. These two women will collide once again in six days time, when Jazz defends her title in a four way dance, at Wrestlemania.

Trish vs Jazz

Non - Title

Trish is announced out first, she makes her way down to the ring with a spring in her step.

she sides in under the bottom rope and then climbs the turnbuckle, posing to the fans to a good reception.

Lilian Garcia announces out the womens champ Jazz, Jazz not looking to please shrugs of fans as she makes her way down the ramp and into the ring.

End of Match

Trish whips Jazz of the ropes, as she comes back jumps at her, Lou Thez style, she lands on Jazz and punches away at her, Trish gets to her feet, she looks to go for a Chick Kick, but Jazz ducks the move and takes Trish down with a clothesline.

Lita comes running down the aisle way, Trish is distracting the ref, as Lita climbs the tope rope and launches of hitting Jazz with a Litacanrana, Lita quickly rolls out of the ring, Trish takes advantage and goes for the pin fall 1.....2......3

Trish has her hand raised as the victor, Lita rolls back into the ring and goes nose to nose with Trish, then she takes a step back and the two women shake hands.

OR 73

CR 67

MQ 79

JR - Well Lita and Trish on the same page, but at Wrestlemania it will be a whole different story, that I can guarantee.

King - But JR, more importantly, Puppies, and lots of them at Wrestlemania.

JR - Whatever King, well up next there are more puppies for you King, It's the Godfather and im sure he has his women friends, going one on one with Christian.

Christian vs Godfather

Out first is Christian, he walks to the ring rather arrogantly, going to high five the crowd and then pulling away at the last second.

The Godfather is announced out and is accompanied by his lady friends. Godfather and the ladies enter the ring, and parade around, much to the delight of Christian, he tries to make a move on one of them but gets a slap across the face.

End of match

Christian looks for the Unprettier, but Godfather breaks free out of the move and pushes Christian against the ropes, as he comes back Godfather lifts Christian up onto his shoulders, looking for the Pimp Drop, but Christian reaches out onto the top rope as Godfather goes for the move, Christian sees an opportunity and goes for a roll up pin, he grabs onto the ropes the ref unaware. 1.....2... but Godfather kicks out, and ends up colliding with the referee.

The referee drops to the mat, Christian gets to his feet, but starts stomping away in a mardy, he then pulls an angry face and makes his way over to the Godfather.

The crowd let out a loud cheer, out of the crowd comes DDP, Page rolls into the ring, he turns Christian around and Diamond Cutter. Lays Christian out.

The referee looks over to see Christian down and The Godfather making the pin. 1.....2......3

Page grabs a microphone and slides into the ring, he looks down over Christian.

DDP - Yo, chump, you want a piece of DDP at Wrestlemania, then you got it, get ready to feel Da BANG!!!!

Page drops the microphone down and slides out the ring, he climbs into the crowd and makes his way up the staircase, half way he stops and turns. He looks to the ring, raises his hands in the Diamond Cutter sign, as do the crowd surrounding him. And all together they do the BANG with DDP'S music playing in the background.

OR 76

CR 73

MQ79

JR - Page is back, he's back and he accepted Christian's challenge, King Christian and DDP will meet at Wrestlemania.

King - I think it was just a matter of time, Page wasn't gonna miss the opportunity of a life time and throw away a Wrestlemania match.

Hardy Boyz vs Test/Booker T

Booker T and Test come down to the ring first, Booker rolls into the ring and does a Spinaroonie, Test poses on the turnbuckle, both receive boos.

Lillian announces out The Hardy Boyz accompanied by Lita, All three stroll to the ring, Matt and Jeff slide in and take of their top ring attire, much to the delight of the female's in the crowd.

End of match

Test goes for a big boot on Jeff, but Jeff running ducks the move, runs up the turnbuckle and jumps of the top rope landing on Test with 360 Splash. Jeff goes for the pin but Booker comes in and breaks the pin, Matt makes no hesitation in running in and taking Booker T out. Booker and Matt fight and end up falling to the outside, as Lita watches on helplessly.

Back in the ring Jeff and Test are fighting away in the corner, when the Dudley Boyz come running down the aisle and side into the ring, the ref with his back turned trying to keep control over Matt and Booker fighting on the outside.

Test back down and the Dudley take no time in setting Jeff up for 3D, the Dudleyz roll out of the ring, Test gets the referee's attention as he goes go and makes the pin 1.....2.......3

OR 81

CR 78

MQ 85

The Dudley Boyz grab a microphone from Lilian Garcia at ringside, Bubba slides in as D-von follows.

Bubba - Hardy Boyz, you think you got what it takes to beat The Dudleyz, ha you gotta be kidding me. After what you did on Smackdown, that made us mad, after Matt, you ran down to the ring and attacked the Dudley Boyz with a chair, oh no now that made us madddddddddddd. We want revenge and were gonna get it, you see heres how it goes at Wrestlemania, not only will be beat the APA into oblivion, we will beat you The Hardy Boyz to a bloody mess, it's a three way tag at Wrestlemania.

Bubba hold the microphone to D-von's mouth

D-von - Oh my brother, testifyyyyyyyy

75%

JR - Did you hear that JR, Wrestlemania it's The Dudley Boyz defending their tag team titles against the APA and the Hardy Boyz.

King - O I heard it alright JR, but what do you think the APA are going to say about having Matt and Jeff thrown into their match.

Whooooooooooooo

Ric Flair's music plays out over the PA system, the co oner of the WWF struts down to the ring, he enters and is handed a microphone.

Flair - Whooooooooooooo, two things tonight. Firstly is the deadman the Undertaker, now Taker I was so close to getting my hands on the nWo, so close, but you come in and take that away from me, I admit, you got me good, yeah pal, you got me good.

But im gonna wait till smackdown to deal with you, seeing as your not hear tonight, but lets put it this way, your playing with fire, ha. whooooooooooooo

The second thing I wan to to talk to you about is the nWo and the main event for tonight.

You see Vince McMahon thinks he can turn people against me, by booking handicap matches, he think s he can force the Nature Boy to step down, because he will make others pay for my actions.

Well Vince not gonna happen buddy, not in a million years, there is know way, that I whooo Ric Flair will be stepping down as the co owner of the WWF any time soon.

Tonight Steve Austin is gonna whip you nWo boys into shape, he one pissed of rattlesnake, and Vince maybe booking him against Hall and Nash wasn't such a hot idea.

I know who my moneys on Whooooooooooooo

Last week Vince I said no more Bull****, and by god I meant it, you might think that booking Austin against the Outsiders is a low and dirty trick, but you forget I am the dirtiest player in the game, and Vice, pal, you wanna play dirty so will I.

I've battled the nWo before, I know what the nWo is all about, I know all their games, I know all their trick, since I've be on the end of most of them, but not once did I ever back down, not once did the Nature Boy concede defeat, and not once did I lose face to the nWo.

McMahon you can through everything you got at me, nWo or not, but remember one thing. I will never back down, you want my fifty percent, over my dead body pal.

Whooooooooooooooooooooooooo

99%

JR - The Nature Boy there sending out a message of his own to Vince and the nWo.

But folks up next is the six man tag match, it's the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion, and the Intercontinental champion teaming together with and Olympic gold medalist to take on. Chris Benoit, Edge and The Game Triple H.

King - It's gonna be good JR.

Jericho/Angle/Regal vs Triple H/Edge/Benoit

Lillian Garcia stands in the middle of the ring, the first person she announces out is William Regal. Regal makes his way to the ring, he enters via the ring steps and waits in the ring, with a smarmy look about his face, rubbing the Intercontinental title.

Kurt Angle is out next, accompanied by Stephanie McMahon, Angle is met with "You Suck" chants. Stephanie shouts at some of the crowd as Angle slides into the ring and waits with Regal for their tag team partner and Undisputed Champion, Chris Jericho.

The count down begins and Jericho appears on the stage way, both arms outstretched, the title hanging around hi right arm. Jericho turns and makes his way to the ring as Angle watches on with a fixed face. Jericho enters the ring, and takes stare down with one of his WrestleMania opponents, Kurt Angle.

Angle and Jericho are come between by William Regal as Chris Benoit's music plays out over the PA system. Benoit with a serious look about his face walks sternly down the ramp and halts at the ring, all three men in ring are down looking down at Benoit, Jericho makes a few cocky remarks.

Regal's face tilts away from Benoit and up the ramp way when the music of Edge plays. Edge makes his way down the ramp and stands side by side with Chris Benoit. Edge and Benoit slide into the ring at the same time, Regal and Edge look to go nose to nose but at kept apart by the referee.

The last man announced out is Triple H. "The Game" plays over the PA system and out appears Triple H, both Chris Jericho and Kurt Angle take their eyes from each other and stare at Triple H. Hunter slowly makes his way to the ring apron, then climbs upon it, he takes his water bottle and takes a drink of water before spitting it into the air for his trademark entrance.

End of match

Triple H and Kurt Angle both the legal men in, Jericho and Regal wait on the ring apron as do Chris Benoit and Edge. Hunter clotheslines Angle out of the ring sending him crashing down to Stephanie McMahon's side. Stephanie orders Kurt back into the ring, he looks bemused at Stephanie but he takes the orders and quickly slides back into the ring, Hunter and Kurt collide in the middle of the ring, HHH sending out a right, followed by a second, backing Kurt into the ropes, Triple H whips Kurt of the ropes and as he comes back goes for a Spinebuster, but Kurt counters it and looks to follow up with an Angle Slam, but Hunter breaks free and immediately hits Kurt with a PEDIGREE.

Triple H goes for the pin, the ref drops down and makes the count with the crowd following along. 1......2....... Jericho comes in and breaks up the pin, Benoit comes charing onto the ring and attacks Jericho, Regal enters the ring, as soon as he does Edge makes no waste of time and runs in and SPEAR to William Regal, sending Regal crashing to the outside.Benoit and Jericho battle away in the corner turnbuckle, Benoit chops at Jericho's chest once, and then hits him with a second, before taking his head and slamming it down on the turnbuckle

Jericho falls forwards and drops to the floor, Benoit climbs the turnbuckle and signals for the head-butt, but Jericho quickly rolls out of the ring before Benoit can launch himself, Benoit wastes no time and launches him self of the top and goes for an axe Handle smash on Jericho, but is met with a dropkick from the Undisputed Champion.

Back in the ring, Triple H has Kurt Angle pinned down in a headlock, Kurt tries to get to his feet but Triple H drops him down with a backdrop, Triple H gets to his feet and lets out a yell, he signals for a second Pedigree of the night, but before he can act Stephanie McMahon rolls into the ring, with a steel chair in hand. She goes to swing it at Triple H, but he notices in time, and ducks, she looks bemused as Triple H looks on laughing at her, she swings a second time but Triple H moves out of the way, Stephanie looks even more angry, and in a act of anger lashes out and swings the chair once more, Triple H again ducks and instead Stephanie slams the chair of Kurt Angle's head as he attempts to get to his feet.

Stephanie looks shocked, Triple H goes after and she quickly drops the chair and runs out the ring, Triple H smiles as he looks down over the fallen Kurt Angle, he picks him up too his feet and hits him with a second PEDIGREE.

Triple H makes the pinfall, the referee counts it 1......2........3

Benoit and Jericho stop fighting as the bell rings out, Jericho stares up at Triple H, who is staring back, Triple H climbs the turnbuckle and points down to the Undisputed Champion. Regal and Edge are still brawling and have spilled out into the crowd.

OR 83

CR 85

MQ 81

The bell rings out but Edge and Regal are in the crowd, the referee comes running out of the ring and jumps into the crowd to try and prise the two men apart, but is caught with a flying elbow. Regal and Edge battle their way through the fans slugging at ech other every given opportunity, until they reach the corridors of the arena.

Edge gets the upper hand in the fight, when he slams Regal head first of the corridor wall, Edge looking a little deranged looks down on the groggy Regal, Edge stamps away at Regal then brings him to his feet, Edge slugs at Regal and eventually stops as he lines him up against a door. Edge takes a few steps back and with a sinister smile charges at Regal looking to SPEAR him through the door, but Regal jumps out of the way at the last second sending Edge colliding head first into the solid door.

Regal seizing the opportunity takes ahold of Edge and brings him to his feet before throwing him head first again into the already dented door.

Suddenly road agents come running into the scene, they take Regal to one side and hold him there making sure he isn't able to attack the downed Edge.

A referee is looking over Edge who is down and a bloody mess, he looks half unconscious., Regal shouts out "Is that bloody ten count enough for you, cause at Wrestlemania I'll make sure you stay down for longer".

The road agents escort Regal away as Edge is treated by the other road agents and referee.

72%

JR - What a wild way to end the match, we knew that Edge and Regal had issues but their last man standing match at Wrestlemania just got even more personal.

King - It sure did JR, I tell you something, I wouldn't want to be Regal on Sunday, did you see the look in Edges eyes. he looked evil JR.

JR - Well up next, it's the main event. It Steve Austin taking on the nWo in a handicap match. I hope he kicks Hall and Nash to the gutter.

Austin vs Hall/Nash

Lillian Garcia with a bit of hesitation announces out the Outsiders Scott Hall and Kevin Nash, the nWo music plays away as Hall and Nash make their way down the aisle and towards the ring.

Hall and Nash take a look around the arena, and look to each other before giving the thumbs down.

Without notice Austin comes running down the ramp and heading towards Hall and Nash, neither of the Outsiders notice Austin and are struck down to the floor. Austin takes Hall and slams him into the ring-post, before unleashing a barrage of punches on Nash, and then whipping him of the ring steps.

Austin slides into the ring to an arena full of cheers, Austin gives Hall and Nash the finger as they regroup on the outside.

End of match

Nash is the legal man out of the outsiders. Nash whips Austin of the ropes and as he comes back goes for a big boot, but Austin ducks under the boot, and carries on running, he meets Hall and strikes him down of the ring apron. Austin quickly turns and gives Nash a STUNNER. Nash drops to the floor, Austin makes the cover 1.....2..... Hall pulls the referee out of the ring and strikes him down.

Hall enters the ring and sends a punch crashing at Austin, he knocks Austin down and stomps away at him, Hall picks up Austin and slams his head of the turnbuckle, and then gives Austin a finger, he kicks Austin in the midsection, and goes for a Stunner but Austin blocks the move and clotheslines Hall to the mat. He goes to punch away at Austin, but Nash makes his way over and gives Austin a BIG BOOT.

Nash and Hall go down and beat away on Austin, stamping away at the Texas Rattlesnake, Nash brings Austin to his feet, and holds him back. Hall taunts Austin before slapping him across the face, Austin responds by spitting at him, Hall sends out a second slap, but then Ric Flair comes running down the aisle. Flair slides into the ring, and gives Hall a chop sending him crashing to the mat. Nash then takes a kick to the gut from Flair who follows up with a chop, and then a second chop before finally sending him down with a third and final chop.

Flair takes hold of Nash's legs, then locks him in with a Figure Four Leg Lock, Nash wriggles around in pain and starts tapping out, Hall gets to his feet but is sent baci down as he is met with a STUNNER from Austin. Flair lets go of Nash as Austin tosses Hall over the top rope, Flair whips Nash towards Austin who hits him with a STUNNER.

Flair goes to the outside and slides the referee back into the ring, the referee comes too as he sees Austin pinning Nash, he makes the slow groggy count.1............2...............3

OR 79

CR 85

MQ 67

The bell rings as Austin is announced the winner, but this doesn't stop Flair from making a return to the ring, Flair slides in and starts stomping away at Kevin Nash, Austin slides to the outside to meet Hall, Austin launches out a barrage of punches on Scott Hall sending him crashing backwards into the ring post, Austin runs at Hall and Clotheslines him as he is propped up at the post, Hall drops down to the ground.

Flair back in the ring has Nash backed up into the corner, he is sending chop after chop to Nash's chest, and then kicks him between the legs sending Nash to the floor in agony.

The crowd begins to get louder, as on the stage way Hollywood Hogan has appeared, Hogan making his way down the ramp and towards the ring, un-straping his leather belt as he walks.

Austin pauses as he notices Hollywood Hogan but fails to make a move because behind Hogan he sees The Rock charging down the ramp way and heading for the nWo leader.

Hogan unaware is clotheslined from behind by The Rock sending him flying to the floor. Hogan tries to get to his feet, but is met with many fast paced right hands from The Rock, that keep Hogan grounded. Rock takes Hogan by the head and rolls him into the ring, Rock slides in after him and begins stalking him, setting him up.

Flair kicks away at Nash, the poking kicks send Nash out of the ring going under the bottom rope.

Austin on the outside picks Hall up, gives him the finger and follows up with a STUNNER

The Rock still stalking Hogan, bides his time. Hogan gets to his feet, turns around and is met with a ROCK BOTTOM.

Austin rolls into the ring, himself The Rock and Flair celebrate as The Rock's music plays in the background. Austin is thrown three beers, he hands one to Flair and to The Rock, the three men raise the beers and bash them against each other.

Raw goes of the air with Flair, The Rock and Austin drinking beers to celebrate the ass whooping they gave the nWo. Hogan lays still in the ring, Hall and Nash are on the outside of the ring, Nash trying to stagger to his feet, Hall down and out.

88%

Raw got 83%

We got a 6.10 rating for 'RAW'!

The attendance level was 6526 people.

We made $261040 from ticket sales.

Was a good win tonight, but obviously putting a second past them would make the second leg alot more comfortable for us. The second leg will be tough but I'm confident that we can beat them, possibley another 1-0. And once again a clean sheet in Europe as TheArsenal stated. Lets just hope the ref for the second leg is nothing like the one we had tonight, he was awful IMO.

Just need to beat Spurs on Saturday and we could be in for a good end of season. Fingers crossed.

It's Wrestlemania time and this is the last Raw before the grand daddy of them all. Raw promises to be explosive leading into Wrestlemania with all three main event Wrestlemania WWF title competitors sharing the same ring, as Jericho and Angle team up with William Regal to take on Triple H, Chris Benoit and Regal's Wrestlemania opponent Edge. You can guarantee this one will be brutal.

On Smackdown we saw the nWo attack Maven in an un-provoked and vicious assault out in the parking lot, the nWo sent the young rookies head crashing through a car window and after showing no remorse they got the Nature Boy heading up the hunt for them. He found two of the pack and looked to dish out some revenge on the young Maven's behalf, but he never got that far as the Undertaker jumped him from behind and attacked him. Now, just days before their street fight at Wrestlemania Ric Flair will be at Raw to address the deadman and the nWo.

Also in the last week leading into Wrestlemania, will Christian get an answer from Diamond Dallas Page, or will Christian be heading to Toronto as a spectator only.

The Hardy Boyz are in action, you can bet The Dudley Boyz will be keeping an eye out for them, espcially after the revenge Matt Hardy along with Faarooq layed out to the Dudley Boyz on Smackdown.

Two out of the four competitors for the womens title at Wrestlemania will be in action, when Trish takes on the womens champion Jazz. Will Trish be able to hold her own against the barbaric womens champ, or has she gotten in way over her head.

Also in the house tonight will be, the Texas Rattlesnake Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock, will Austin and The Rock have anything to say to their Wrestlemania opponents... or in their case will actions speak louder than words. Tune into WWF Monday Night Raw to find out, and watch the last Raw before WRESTELEMANIA.

Confirmed

*Trish vs Jazz

*Christian vs Godfather

*Hardy Boyz vs Test/Booker T

*Jericho/Angle/Regal vs Triple H/Edge/Benoit

Friday 8th March 2002

WCW names to WWF

A couple of weeks ago it was reported that the WWF was in talks with some former WCW stars about bringing them in for the nWo angle.

It was also reported that two stars had definitely signed contracts with the WWF and would be appearing within the next few weeks.

Lords Of Pain can confirm that the WWF has been in further talks with several superstars, but as of yet no contracts have been signed. The WWF has been talking to: Sting, Roddy Piper, Buff Bagwell and Rand Savage. It is thought that the two confirmed signing are none of the above.

OVW superstars to be promoted to full roster

Expect D'Lo Brown, and Mike Awesome to make their "debuts" on WWF television in the upcoming months. It is unknown how they will be handled and what impact their presence will make on their arrival to TV. Mike Awesome will most likely go into the Hardcore division , and expect D'Lo brown to become a Heat regular, with the possibility of him appearing on Raw and smackdown once creative find him a fitting story line.

WWF Releases

It was announced on WWF.com that the following talent have been released from their contracts.

Jacqueline, Chris Kanyon and David Flair. The WWF have wished them the best for the future. It is thought that no more talent will be released and this is a one off case.

Cole - Welcome to Smackdown, I am Michael Cole, and im along side Tazz for this evenings show. We are only 10 days away from the biggest event on the wrestling calendar, Wrestlemania 18.

On Raw The Rock challenged Hollywood Hogan to a match at Wrestlemania, and he accepted. Now arguable two of the biggest names in professional Wrestling will go up against each other in Toronto.

Tazz- Cole im so hyped for that match, the 'Peoples Champion' The Rock going up against the 'Immortal' Hollywood Hogan what a rocket busta of a match that will be Cole.

Cole - And get this Tazz, one of those men is in tonight's main event.

Tazz - Oh I've seen the booking sheet Cole and I'm pumped for tonight's match.

Cole - And so you should be, as so should all of you out there, cause tonight The Rock goes one on one with Booker T.

Also in action tonight will be the tag team champions the Dudley Boyz as they go up against Billy and Chuck. Not only will the Dudley Boyz be in action but so will the number one contenders to the tag team titles, as The APA go up against The Hardy Boyz.. And thats up next.

APA vs Hardy Boyz

The crowd settles down, but not for long. As the music of The Hardy Boyz plays out over the arena PA system sending the crowd into a frenzy. Matt and Jeff appear on the stage way at the top of the ramp. Lita follows behind receiving a few cheers and whistles from the men in the crowd. Matt and Jeff storm the ring and jump up onto the turnbuckles posing for the crowd as Lilian Garcia announces them.

The APA'S music plays and to a fair few cheers come Bradshaw and Faarooq, both men looking serious head to the ring and waste no time in attacking Matt and Jeff, Lillian ducks out of the ring as to avoid being taken down as the APA send Matt and Jeff flying.

End Of Match

Matt and Bradshaw the two legal men in the ring are battling away in the corner turnbuckle, Matt backs Bradshaw into the corner and then climbs the turnbuckle and begins to punch down on him 1.....2......3 the crowd counting along with the punches 4........5........6..... as Matt goes for seventh Bradshaw manages to take hold of him and drops him down with an atomic drop then Bradshaw follows up with a Clothesline From Hell. Out of know where Bradshaw takes down Matt Hardy, he goes for the cover 1....2... Jeff Hardy comes in and breaks up the pin. Faarooq enters the ring and goes for Jeff Hardy, Faarooq takes him down with a tackle, Bradshaw joins in and stomps down on the fallen Hardy brother, Matt manages to get to his feet, and makes a feeble attempt at a save, still feeling the effects of the clothesline from hell. The four men begin in a small melee in the corner of the ring. When the Dudley Boyz come running down the ramp armed with chairs and slide into the ring.

Bubba nails his chair over Bradshaw as D-von does the same to Faarooq sending The APA crashing to the mat. The Dudleyz then turn their attentions to the Hardy Boyz. The ref calls for the bell and gets a chair shot over the back for his troubles.

Jeff is first to his feet but is immediately sent crashing back down taking an unsuspecting chair shot from D-von. Matt uses the ropes to prop himself up, but is met with a chair shot as he goes flying to the outside, where Lita immediately attends to him.

The Dudleyz slam their chairs to the ground and exit the ring, they look to be heading up the ramp when they pause and look back over their shoulders. Then suddenly they make a sharp turn and head back to the ringside with sinister smiles across their faces.

OR 70

CR 71

MQ 85

Table Manners

Bubba and D-von start looking under the ring, and after a few seconds pull out a table. Bubba goes back under the ring and pulls out a second table. D-von takes his table and slides it into the ring, Bubba follows D-Von's actions and slides a second table into the ring.

The Dudley Boyz take one table and set it up, moving it over to the corner turnbuckle. Bubba climbs the turnbuckle as D-von beats down on Jeff Hardy before eventually dragging him over the the corner where Bubba is waiting.

D-von lifts Jeff Hardy up into the air as Bubba takes hold of him. Bubba seated on the turnbuckle stands up and launches himself of the turnbuckle with Jeff Hardy in his arms and Powerbombs him through the table.

Matt Hardy attempts to run into the ring but is beaten back back by D-von.

The APA begin to stur, but D-von quickly takes action picking up one of the chairs left in the ring and slamming it down over Bradshaws head, and then doing the same to Faarooq. Bubba gets to his feet and rolls Jeff Hardy out of the ring Lita quickly runs over to him to see if he's ok.

D-von begins to set up the second table in the middle of the ring, Bubba picks up Faarooq and throws him out of the ring, leaving Bradshaw on his own. Bubba sends some punches towards Bradshaw before letting up as D-von takes hold of Bradshaw, he whips him of the ropes, and as he comes back launches him in the air. He comes crashing, down Bubba jumps up, and the Dudleyz land the 3D on Bradshaw through the table.

The Dudleyz music plays out over the PA system, they look down over the fallen body of Bradshaw as he lays in the middle of the ring after being sent through a table, whilst Jeff Hardy lays on the outside as Matt and Lita tend to him, the carnage of the broken table still visible in the corner of the ring. Bubba and D-von eventually leave the ring and head up the ramp way towards the backstage.

73%

Cole - The Dudley Boyz strike again, and this time not content with a beat down, they put Jeff Hardy and Bradshaw through a table.

Tazz - Cole, those Dudley Boyz are vicious and calculating, they bided there time, they let The Hardy boyz and the APA beat each other, and then attacked them when they saw an opportunity.

nWo rampage

The camera cuts to the back, where we are taken to the parking lot of the arena, standing around are Hollywood Hogan, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall. The nWo members are casually walking around the parking lot, bantering with each other, they look to be heading to the arena, when Hogan suddenly stops dead in his tracks and begins laughing, Hall and Nash look at him puzzled then he points over towards a parked car with a wrestler locking up the door.

Hogan - What you say boys, shall we go great Mr Tough Enough.

Nash - Yeah maybe Maven could show us the ropes you know, being the seasoned veteran en all.

The three nWo members let out a laugh and begin to make their way over to Maven. Maven comes to a sudden halt when he notices Hogan Hall and Nash surrounding him.

Maven - Oh come on, please. I don't want no trouble im just here to meet with some pals and enjoy the show.

Hall - Shut up punk, you don't want trouble from the nWo then you shouldn't disrespect us.

Maven - Disrespect you, how the how did I disrespect you.

Nash- You just spoke back to us, and boy, that's disrespecting us.

Without notice Hall strikes Maven knocking him to the concrete floor. Hogan and Nash take no persuading in taking part in the beat down, Hogan and Nash join in by stomping away.

Hall picks Maven up to his feet and then lifts him off the ground and into in the air Hall drops Maven onto the hood of his car. Maven rolls off the hood and falls onto the concrete.

Nash doesn't give Maven time to recover as he picks him back up and slams him into the side of the car door.

Hogan tells Hall and Nash to step back, while he has a go. Hogan punches Maven as he tries to get to his feet and then without warning takes Maven by the head and sends him head first through the car door window.

Maven drops to the floor with blood pouring out from his head. Hogan Hall and Nash just casually walk off as if nothing ever happened. Leaving Maven lying there in a pool of his own blood and unconscious.

82%

Cole - I feel sick, there was no need for what the nWo just did. Maven just minding his own business.

Tazz - Thats the nWo for ya Cole, one things for sure, he needs medical attention and quick.

Cole - Im being told that medics have arrived on the scene, and it looks like they are loading Maven into an ambulance.

Thats not a good thing......

The camera cuts back to Kevin Kelly, who is standing by with Christian.

Kelly - Christian up next you have a tough match facing Rob Van Dam, do you have any thoughts you want to share with us, regarding RVD, or even Diamond Dallas Page/

Christian - Kevin Kelly let me ask you something.

Kelly - OK

Christian - Kelly have you heard from that goofy smiling loser Diamond Dallas Page.............. No me neither. Now it's common knowledge amongst the peep nation that DDP is running scared from me, we all know that DDP is a coward, and a goofy coward come to think of it. I challenged him to a match at Wrestlemania, and he still has not got back to me, no one in the WWF has heard from Page since his wife dragged him off from the arena a few weeks ago.

Christian smirks and speaks into Kevin Kelly's ear.

So it's obvious who wears the trousers in that relationship.... you know what I mean Kelly.

Christian looks a little miffed after asking the question

Why the hell am I asking you.

Page there's a good chance you are at home now, probably dusting the TV while Kimberley sits by and bosses you about. So I want you to listen to me.

Wrestlemania I want that belt of yours, I want to become the European champion, and most of all Page, I want to kick your ass.

Christian just walks off, then seconds later comes back onto screen and pulls one of DDP'S goofy smiles. Before Walking off again.

83%

Christian vs RVD

Christian makes his way out from the back and down to the ring, he slides in and poses on the turnbuckle, much to the displeasure of the fans.

Lilian announces RVD out as One of a kind hits out over the PA system.RVD walks to the ring doing the R...V...D hand gestures. Van Dam slides into the middle of the ring, and does some warm up martial arts.

Christian looks on, and as soon as RVD has stopped he attempts his own martial arts, looking stupid in the process and getting a few laughs from the crowd and RVD.

End Of Match

RVD runs of the ropes, runs at a downed Christian and hits the rolling thunder. Van Dam signals to the top, the crowd cheer as Van Dam jumps onto the top turnbuckle.

Shattered dreams productions suddenly appears on the titontron, Van Dam immediately jumps down form the turnbuckle and moves towards the ring ropes on the ramp side, calling out Goldust. Christian takes down an unaware Van Dam with a roll up pin, the ref counts it 1.....2.......3

Christian quickly rolls out of the ring as his music plays. Van Dam looking angry looks up at the ramp way as Goldust appears.

The bizzare one looks down at Van Dam and rubs his hands around his waist, signalling he wants RVD'S title. Van Dam jumps to his feet and yells at Goldust to come down to the ring, but Goldust just smiles and blows a kiss to Van Dam before heading of to the back, as Christian watches Goldust and gives a look of disgust.

OR 78

CR 76

MQ 99

Cole - Van Dam there loosing out to Christian, but only because of the distraction by Goldust.

Tazz - I'll tell you Cole that Goldust is one weird cookie. But let me also tell you something else, I've faced Rob Van Dam in the ring before, and once he gets going... he really gets going, I don't think Goldust quiet knows what he's getting himself in for.

Dirtiest player in the game.....

Whooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Ric Flair's music plays out over the PA system and to a loud reception of cheers Ric Flair makes his way onto the stage , he heads of towards the ring. Flair enters the ring, decked out in a smart suit, and with a microphone in hand. Flair lets out a grin before he begins to speak.

Flair - whooo. Tonight, I've come out here to talk about one thing, and one thing only........ the nWo. Cause frankly Taker you don't deserve my attention aha, no pal, you'll get that at Wrestlemania in ten days time.

Anyways onto business. You see, the nWo was drafted into the WWF for one reason, and that reason was to take me out, and help Vince McMahon get back his fifty percent of shares in the WWF. Well let me tell you something I ain't letting that happen, the nWo may have destroyed one company, a company that I spent most of my career in, and there is no way in hell im gonna let that happen again, no way. whooo.

You see nWo, you may have Hollywood Hogan, you may have Scott Hall and 'Big Sexy' Kevin Nash, but one thing you ain't got, and thats me, the 'Nature Boy, whooooooooooooo.

In WCW I battled you from 1996 all the way to the end, I fought Hogan all of his WCW career. I've had battles with Hall and Nash, I've fought you on my own, and I've fought you with the Horsemen. And belive me some of the things you did to me, I've never forgotten, oh no.... the Nature Boy always remembers. Which is bad for you.

When WCW went out of business, I thought I was done with the nWo, I thought that for good the nWo was out of my life, but no. February 17th 2002, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Who should turn up, none other than the nWo. Hogan, Hall and Nash were once again back in my life. And this time they wanted to take me out, take me out from something that I love, from something that I've always wanted..... and thats being part of the World Wrestling Federation.

But by god the nWo being the nWo are not content on just going after me, no, they go after the roster aswell, they go after my friends, my pals, and most importantly the people that im employed to look after, being half owner of the World Wrestling Federation. And tonight you three men crossed the line, tonight is the final straw, by god tonight im taking no more Bullshit from the nWo.

The nWo saw a rookie, a rookie someone still learning the ropes and ganged up on him and smashed his head through a car window. That rookie Maven is now in hospital receiving urgent medical attention.

Too far boys, you went too far. The nWo want to pick on someone, then boys why don't you get your asses out here and gang up on me. Whooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

Remember one thing, Im the dirtiest player in the game, and if need be I'll play dirty with the nWo. Cause it's time I kick your asses just like I did in WCW. Whooooooooooooooooooooooooo

What you waiting for, you son of bitches, come and gang up on me. whooo, whooo, whooo.

The nWo music plays out over the PA system sending the crowd on their feet. The nWo are met with loud boos but the three men just laugh them off. Hogan begins playing air guitar as Hall and Nash stand either side of him, both with sinister smiles as they stare hard down at Flair, who is still whooing away in the ring. The nWo head to the ring, Hogan makes his way into the squared circle via the steps, Nash walks over the ropes as Scott Hall slides in under the bottom rope. The nWo surround Flair.

98%

Not as dirty as the nWo.....

Hogan snatches the microphone away from Ric Flair.

Hogan - Let me tell you something dude, you may be the dirtiest player in the game, but you ain't as dirty as the nWo..... get him.

Nash sends a big boot directly to Flair's face, knocking him down in one go. Hall quickly pounces and stomps away at Flair, Nash joins in before bringing Flair to his feet, he whips him of the ropes, as he comes back nails a second big boot on the 'Nature Boy'. Flair crashes down to the mat. Hogan un strap's his leather belt and tells Hall and Nash to hold Flair up.

Hogan rips of Flair's shirt and begins to whip away at the back of the 'Nature Boy' Hogan sends the belt thrashing down several times, before stopping the beating. Hogan grabs the microphone from of the floor as Hall and Nash keep hold of Flair.

Hogan - You wanna play the hero now brother, you think you can take out the nWo all by yourself Flair, you were the nWo's whipping boy in WCW, and nothings changed. Vince McMahon wants his fifty percent, and he will get it. What'cha gonna do Flair, when the nWo runs your ass outa town.

Hogan turns to Hall and Nash

Hogan - Toss him out the ring.

Hall and Nash run Flair out of the ring sending him crashing over the top rope and down to the floor. Hogan turns to the crowd with the microphone in his hand, he begins to speak but receives boos from all around the arena.

Hogan - Looks like the nWo's not too popular here boys.

You fans wanna shut the hell up, else we gonna do to you what we we've been doing to the WWF ever since we got here, and thats rip you apart. Were the poison, the cancer the, disease that was brought the WWF to kill it off bit by bit. And until we get what we want, and thats Ric Flair's half of the company we will kill the WWF just like we did to WCW.

You want us to go away Flair, then you know what you gotta do.

But let me tell you something dude's, there is another part of the WWF that were gonna kill of, and thats gonna happen at Wrestlemania. The part that the nWo is gonna inject it's poison into next, and thats your 'Peoples Champion' The Rock.

Rocky brother, on Raw you challenged Hollywood Hogan to a match, an Icon verser Icon match at Wrestlemania, well let me tell you something brother, there is nothing more that id like to do than kick your cocky little ass all over a Wrestlemania ring.

I've been tearing up arenas all over the world long before you were sucking on ya mum-as nipples. And now you think you big enough to challenge me to a match at Wrestlemania, you got the balls to call yourself an icon, let me tell you something brother in the WWF there's only one Icon, and that Icon is us......the nWo.

Wrestlemania eighteen will give me the great pleasure of whipping your Candy ass brother, all over Toronto and sending you out of the WWF with your tail between your legs.

As Hogan pauses for the boos of the crowd, Hall asks for the microphone.

Hall - Hey Yo.

Some of the crowd cheer, most boo.

Hall - What's with the hostility, I mean come on, Hall Three: Sixteen is in da house.

Hall laughs out as the crowd boo and chant you suck.

Hall - Nah, you know who sucks, your hero Stone Cold Steve Austin Sucks, and at Wrestlemania, I'll prove it, I'll prove that your 'Texas Rattlesnake' got no venom in his bite. Cause im gonna kick his ass all around the SkyDome, and you know what..... Thats the bottom line cause Hall Three: Sixteen says so.

Nash asks for the microphone.

Nash - You know something boys, you are actually making me jealous. I mean you two get to kick ass all over Wrestlemania, and I've got nothing. But you know what, maybe since I got nothing to do at Wrestlemania, I'll make up for it in other ways, hey Flair, what you say to that.

Bet you wouldn't mind me introducing myself to some of the boys in the back.... you know like say Maven.

The nWo laugh out, as they look down over Flair who is now being carried to the back by road agents, Flair tries to break free as Nash makes his comment, but is held back by the road agents.

Nash hands the microphone back over to Hogan

Hogan - Just remember one thing brother, it's only gonna get worse, the nWo is here for life. And thats just too sweet.

Then nWo's music plays out over the PA system as they leave the ring to a chorus of boos. Hogan Hall and Nash head up the ramp and walk past Flair who is being led down the side of the stage away, still trying to break free. They look at him and wave mockingly. The nWo head o behind the curtain, Hollywood playing a bit of air guitar as he exits.

90%

Cole - The nWo once again getting the better of the WWF, how can they get away with attacking Ric Flair, I mean he's part owner of the WWF for god's sake.

Tazz - Yeah but Cole, so is Vince McMahon, and they are in McMahon's pocket, he's the one running their contracts, he's the one with the power in the case of the nWo, not Flair.

Cole - Well it stinks, but anyway, up next is the WWF tag team champions The Dudley Boys taking on Billy and Chuck.

Dudleyz vs Billy/Chuck

Non Title

Lilian Announces out Billy and Chuck first, they receive a not so flattering reception, with a few fans making reference to them being "gay." But Billy and Chuck lap up the attention and high five each other in a rather camp way.

The Dudley Boyz music hits and they charge down to the ring, Billy and Chuck quickly make a hasty exit to the outside, Billy grabs a microphone from one of the ring announcers.

Billy - You know Bubba, D-von, we saw what you did earlier on with those tables you like to use, and hell normally me and Chuck are up for a bit of wood. But we were hoping you'd leave the tables out of are match. So what you say........

Bubba and D-von just charge to the outside of the ring and begin beating on Billy and Chuck.

End Of Match

D-von clotheslines Billy to the outside, leaving Chuck alone in the middle of the ring, D-von takes Chuck and whips him of the ropes, as he comes back he lifts him in the air Bubba comes running in and they nail Chuck with a 3D. Bubba makes the pin fall. the referee counts it, 1....2.....3

Billy rolls back into the ring to check over Chuck as the bell rings out. But without notice Bubba and D-von strike down Billy. Bubba body slams Billy and tells D-von to go up top. D-von climbs the turnbuckle and launches himself of the top rope as Bubba pins Billy down holding his legs over his head, and with a flying head D-von nails him in the groin-Al area.

Bubba yells to D-von "Get The Tables."

Matt Hardy comes running out of the crowd with a steel chair, but at the same time Faarooq comes running down the ramp also armed with a chair. Matt and Faarooq notice each other and they decide to slide into the ring. Matt nails the chair over D-von's head sending him crashing down, as Faarooq does the same to Bubba. Both Dudley Boyz go crashing to the floor, Matt lays his chair over D-von, and proceeds to climb the turnbuckle, he stands on the top and launches him self of with a Leg Drop straight onto D-von.

Faarooq lays his chair down, and scoops Bubba up for a Dominator straight onto the chair. Matt gets to his feet, as Faarooq turns around, they both stair at each other, the Dudley Boyz lay downed and out. Matt leaves the ring first, and head up the back, Faarooq soon follows his lead and the only two left are Bubba and D-von, Billy and chuck had sneaked out whilst the Dudleyz got beat down.

OR 70

CR 73

MQ 83

Cole - Wow, Matt Hardy and Faarooq both having the same idea of getting pay back on the Dudley Boyz for the earlier table attack.

Tazz - Oh Cole no doubt neither man knew the other was coming, but I sure bet they are glad they both turned up.

Cole - Well next up is the main event, it's the Rock, it's Booker T and they are going one on one.

Tazz - Cole this one will be of the chain, thats for sure.

Hunter looking for pray

The camera cuts to the back unannounced, Ric Flair is shown, still in his torn shirt he is calling out for the nWo as road agents try to restrain him.

Flair - Hogan you son of a bitch, where are you, im gonna kill you Hogan.

Get the hell of me, I want the nWo, I want them now, im gonna show them why im the damn dirtiest player in the game, the nWo ain't got nothing on the nature boy.

Flair is held back by two road agents who keep on insisting he calm down and head back to his office. Flair manages to break free and he chops away at one of them, knocking him to the ground, the second road agent holds off. Flair quickly turns away and heads of up the corridor.

Flair slams open one of the doors in the corridor, he is met with a large group of people watching Smackdown on TV.

Flair - You seen the nWo, anyone seen where the nWo went.

They all shake there heads, Flair turns over a table, and picks up a chair throwing it half way across the room, some of the people duck out of the way. Flair heads out of the room and back into the corridor.

Flair - Where are you, come on where are you, come on.

Flair shouts at the top of his voice once more.

Where you at, you cowards.

The camera cuts back to the announcers desk, the last we see of Flair opening another door and shouting into the room.

95%

Cole - Well, that was unexpected, but it looks like Flair is on the warpath and he wants one thing, the nWo.But up next as promised, it's The Rock and Booker T, one on one.

Rock vs Booker T

Lilian Garcia announces out Booker T as the first competitor for tonight's main event. Booker receiving boos enters the ring, and just props himself up against one of the turnbuckles awaiting the arrival of The Rock.

If Ya Smell .......What The Rock Is Cooking plays out over the PA system, sending the crowd wild. The Rock makes his way down to the ring, taking in all the cheers, he enters the ring via the steps, Booker T watches on, not looking phased. The Rock climbs the turnbuckle and poses for the crowd.

End of Match

Booker takes Rock down with a body slam, he runs of the ropes and as he comes back goes for a jumping knee strike to the head, but Rock rolls out of the way sending Bookers knee crashing into the mat, Rock steps up, waits for Booker to get to his feet, and goes for the Rock Bottom, but Booker manages to get in a couple of elbows before Rock can hit the move.

Booker takes control whipping The Rock into the ropes, as The Rock comes back, Booker hits him with a clothesline, then follows up with an elbow drop, Booker goes for the pin, the ref counts 1....2 and a kick out.

Booker brings The Rock to his feet, sends him a left but Rock blocks it, and lands a winding right punch on Booker, follows up with a second, and a third, with a fourth following, Rock brings his hand back, looks at it, then hits Booker with a fifth and final punch sending Booker flying into the turnbuckle.

In a burst of anger Booker charges at The Rock, but The Rock takes Booker T down with a Spinebuster in the middle of the ring. Rock stands over Booker, his feet over Booker T's head. Rock looks into the crowd and begins to remove one of his elbow pads he throws it onto the crowd, runs of the ropes comes back jumps over Booker T......... and then pauses. The Rock sees Hollywood Hogan making his way down to the ring, Hogan un straps his belt as he walks down the ramp, The Rock motions for Hogan to "Bring it".

As Hogan reaches the ring he pauses, allowing Booker T to make the roll up pin, the referee goes down to count it 1....2....... but The Rock kicks out. Booker gets up in looking shocked he didn't get the three count. The Rock quickly gets to his feet, Booker goes for a clothesline but Rock catches him and lands a Rock Bottom. Rock goes for the pin, the referee drops down and begins to count it. 1......2.......3

The bell rings and The Rock is announced the winner, but in a matter of no time Hollywood Hogan enters the ring and strikes The Rock down. Hogan puts the boots into The Rock, and then with his leather strap in hand, thrashes it down over the Rocks back, he brings the belt up high in the air and strikes him for a second time. The Rock rolls around in pain, as Hogan strikes him for a third time. Booker T watches on, but he has a face of disgust, Booker walks over to Hogan and asks him to stop. Hogan looks at Booker for a second, drops his head, and then without notice whips the belt around Bookers face. Booker T drops to the floor and rolls out of the ring in agony.

Rock tries to get to his feet but Hogan thrashes him some more with the leather strap. Hogan with an opportune moment runs of the rope, comes back and Drops The Leg on The Rock.

Hogan gets to his feet and without hesitation goes for a second Leg Drop, his leg landing right across The Rocks throat.

Hogan watches over The Rock as WWF officials come running down the ramp and into the ring, this fails to phase Hollywood Hogan, but the referees and officials surround The Rock making it near impossible for Hogan to make any movement towards The Rock. Hogan just smirks, he exits the ring and heads of up the ramp, he turns around and carries on walking backwards at a slow pace, looking over the scene in the ring.

OR 72

CR 82

MQ 80

Cole - Well The Rock takes the victory over Booker T, but Tazz it's come at a price.

Tazz - Those shots from Hollywood were sickening Cole, the leather strap beating down over The Rocks flesh, just the sound makes you cringe.

Cole - Something has to be done about the nWo, something NOW. Just wait till Wrestlemania, The Rock will get his hands on Hollywood Hogan, then we'll see how tough Hogan really is.

Folks im hearing in my headset that we are heading backstage, I thought it was the end of the broadcast, but hang on....... im being told that Flair has found Hall and Nash.

Tazz - There's gonna be trouble and to be honest I don't fancy Flair's chances.

Lesson of respect

The camera cuts to the backstage, we are taken to the parking lot of the arena where Ric Flair has the nWo's Scott Hall and Kevin Nash cornered. Flair is holding a led pipe in his hand.

Flair - I got you now boys, it's just you and me, Ha the Outsiders, who'd have thought it ay boys. Who'd have thought all those years ago, we would wind up here in the WWF, and I'd be kicking your asses in a parking lot outside a Smackdown arena.

Flair slowly paces towards Hall and Nash, both men slowly take a step back.

Nash - Wow there buddy, you wanna calm down a little, that vain on ya forehead looks as if it's gonna pop.

Flair - Don't mess with me Nash, I got you now.

Nash - What you gonna do old man, hell I could take you on my own, but there's someone behind you that I think wants a word.

Nash points over Flair's shoulder with a smile across his face. Flair turns around and is suddenly struck down........The Undertaker looks down over Flair, then looks up to the nWo.

Nash - Hey he's all yours pal.

Nash and Hall leave the parking lot, Nash is whistling as they enter back into the arena, both men can be heard joking around in the near distance.

Taker - Hey old man, what was it you said earlier, I don't deserve your attention. Well have I got your attention now.

Taker sends a boot right to the rib cage of Flair, Flair rolls round in pain, and then Taker stomps down on Flair's Ribs.

Taker - How fitting, we got are selves a street fight at Wrestlemania, and look here we are in the streets, fighting. You see Flair now I get to show you what it's gonna be like at Wrestlemania when I kick your ass and leave you a bloody mess in the middle of the ring.

You should have just left it as it was Flair, you and me, one on one. But no, you had to go one better you had to make it a street fight. I bet you wish you kept ya mouth shut now don't ya.

Taker once again sends a boot to Flair's ribs.

Undertaker sees the led pipe that Flair was holding on the floor and picks it up. Taker strikes the pipe down on the back of Flair. Flair slowly crawls over to a nearby car and uses it to pull himself up, as Taker watches on . Taker whacks the pipe into Flair's ribs as he gets to his feet, sending him hurtling back down to the concrete.

Undertaker drops the pipe, and then brings Flair to his feet, he sizes flair up and nails him with a hard right hand, flair drops backwards against the car, Taker unleashes a barrage of punches that ends up knocking Flair to the ground.

Flair cries out in pain, The Undertaker lets out a laugh. As Flair crawls around on the concrete Undertaker kicks out at him, before finally picking him up, grabbing him around the throat and lifting him high into the air, Choke-slamming him down onto the concrete of the parking lot.

Taker - You see Flair thats just a taster of what's to come at Wrestlemania. But hey, can't say it's not been fun hanging around with you.

Taker lets out a laugh as he walks away from Ric Flair, Flair is barley conscious with blood dripping down from his forehead. Someone is heard in the background calling for an ambulance.

The WF logo appears as Smackdown fades away into darkness, the last image we see is of Flair a bloody mess.

84%

Smackdown got 78%

We got a 5.78 rating for 'Smackdown!'!

The attendance level was 6523 people.

We made $260920 from ticket sales.

After last weeks confrontation and beat down, the Hardy Boyz challenge the number contenders for the Tag team titles, the APA, just weeks before their tag team title match at Wrestlemania against Dudley Boyz. Will the Hardy Boyz once again take a pin fall victory of the APA, or will Bradshaw and Faarooq show everyone just exactly why they are the number one contenders.

Christian has still to hear from Diamond Dallas Page as he awaits his answer for a title shot at the European belt in Toronto come march the 17th. Christian takes on RVD in a one on one encounter just two weeks before Wrestlemania 18. Will Christian have any comments for Page, and will Goldust and RVD lock horns in a preview for their WWF Hardcore title match at the SkyDome.

Tag team champions The Dudley Boyz face of against Billy and Chuck in a Wrestlemania warm up match, will the Dudleyz come out on top and head into mania with a clean victory under their belts, or will the number one contenders the APA be looking to send a message to the champs.

The main event pits The Rock against Booker T, last week The Rock made the save for Steve Austin as the nWo looked to do some more damage to the Texas Rattlesnake. Promptly after the save, The Rock made the challenge to Hollywood Hogan for an, Icon verses Icon match at Wrestlemania. Hogan accepted and will be in the house for Smackdown, what will he have to say about his upcoming Wrestlemania match.

And will The Undertaker confront Ric Flair, after Flair booked Taker against Austin as to give Taker a taste of his own medicine. Will the Deadman be looking for revenge or will he wait to serve out his 'Respect' in their street fight at Wrestlemania 18.

Confirmed matches for Smackdown

- The Rock vs Booker T

- Dudley Boyz vs Billy/Chuck

- Christian vs RVD

- APA vs Hardy Boyz

The camera pans around the arena as the fireworks are let of from the stage way, the Raw music is playing away in the background. The camera zooms in on the Raw announcers at ringside.

JR - Hello, and Welcome to Monday Night Raw folks we are only two weeks away from the grand daddy of them all, Wrestlemania. In two weeks time we head for the Toronto SkyDome, in Canada. Already we know the main event will pit Chris Jericho in a triple threat match for his WWF Undisputed Heavyweight Championship, as he squares of against Kurt Angle and The 'Game' Triple H. The nWo's Scott Hall will be in action taking on the 'Texas Rattlesnake' Steve Austin. And The Undertaker finally got his wish granted, he will be facing the 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair at Wrestlemania, but it will be in a street fight. Also in action will be Jazz defending her Womens championship in a four way, against Trish Stratus, Lita and Molly. The other confirmed match is the Dudley Boys defending their Tag team titles against the APA. Boy am I looking forward to this years Wrestlemania.

King - JR it's gonna be great, those matches announced are gonna be summert else, and im sure there will be more to follow. The one im looking forward to the most is the womens title defence, Puppies JR, puppies. Of what a night it will be, all those puppies in one ......

JR - Yes thank you King, enough of the puppies, we all know you love the puppies. You wanna know which match im looking forward to the most. Stone Cold Steve Austin kicking Scott Hall's ass all over the SkyDome.

King - Well you hope it's gonna be Hall getting his butt kicked, but just remember JR, he's got Hogan and Nash to look out for him.

JR - Well moving away from Wrestlemania for a second lets talk about tonight's main event. The Undisputed champion Chris Jericho goes up against Kurt Angle in a non title confrontation.

King - This will be a great match, and what a way to lead into Wrestlemania, especially after what happened on Smackdown, Kurt Angle coming out in Jericho's and Triple H's matches, and causing them both to loose.

Break The Walls Down

JR - Well it looks like we don't have to talk about it much more, because here comes the Undisputed Champion, Chris Jericho.

My Gold baby

The countdown begins on the titontron, the crowd boo heavily at the arrival of Jericho on the stage way. Jericho instead of out stretching his arms and posing, makes his way down to the ring, belt slung over his shoulder, and microphone in his hand. He walks the ramp and then slides into the ring.

Jericho - Hey Lillian make your self useful and get your butt up of that chair and slide it into the ring for me.

Lilian looks a little surprised, but she stands up folds the chair and slides it into the ring under the bottom rope, Jericho gives her a wink and a smile. She looks disgusted. Y2J sets the chair up in the middle of the ring, and sits down on it.

Jericho - Hey ass clowns, you can stop ya booing now, your in the presence of a true living legend. Someone I know you all look up too, someone you all admire. Some one you all wish you were. Cause lets face it, not every one can be a sexy beast like me, Y2J.

The crowd boo out at Jericho, but he sits on the chair with a smile across his face, patting his title.

Now down to business, on smackdown that monkey, Kurt Angleeeeeeeeeeeeeeee thought he was been clever, he thought he was being smart when he came out and cost me my match against Edge. But well I did get the better of that monkey, and his orangutang girlfriend Stephanie McMahon earlier on that night. But even so tonight I get to show that jackass what an idiot he's gotta be, when he taps out to the Ayatollah of rock 'n' rolla, both tonight and at Wrestlemania in two weeks time.

This Gold around my waist, is my baby, and no other jackass is gonna take it away from me, not that Olympic Gold jackass Kurt Angle and his trashy ho girlfriend Stephanie McMahon, and not her ex husband "The Gameeeeeeeeee" Triple H.

I walk into the SkyDome the champ, and I walk out the SkyDome the champ, and there's not a thing any of you ass clowns can say or do that will change the fact, that I am the king of the world, and the WWF Undisputed Champion.

Jericho drops the microphone and gets up of the chair, he smiles out to the crowd and strokes his belt. Suddenly Kurt Angle comes running out from the crowd behind Jericho and slides into the ring.

Jericho not noticing Angle attempts the leave the ring, but Angle pulls him back in and sets him up for an Angle Slam. Jericho is down, Angle starts jumping in the air shouting "yeah, Yeah have that Y2J" Stephanie comes down to the ring and directs Kurt to do something. Kurt turns Jericho over and un-straps the Undisputed title from around his waist. Angle looking pleased with himself raises the title in the air and lets out a woo. He quickly leaves the ring towards Stephanie. Stephanie McMahon puts the belt around his waist and straps him up. They both look into the ring and mock Jericho, Stephanie laughs at him, and then they both make their way up the ramp and out towards the back, Kurt Angle with Jericho's title strapped around his waist.

95%

APA and Team Extreme confrontation

The camera cuts to the back where Jeff and Matt Hardy are warming up, Lita talking to them both as they do so. Just as Matt and Jeff halt their warm ups, Bradshaw and Faarooq come into the picture.

Bradshaw - Well, well what we got here Faarooq, it's the Hardy Boyz, Matt and Jeff. And oh the ever lovely Lita.

Matt - What you want Bradshaw, we got a match up next, so make it quick.

Faarooq - Damn, boy needs some manners.

Matt and Jeff suddenly square up to the APA

Bradshaw - HA, wow there boys we don't wont no trouble, we just came by to ask you a few questions.

You know like WHY THE HELL TWO WEEKS ago did you use the ropes to pin me on Smackdown, and then you two head up of the ramp when the Dudley's beat us down and put us through a table.

Jeff Hardy just casually looks at Bradshaw and Faarooq

Jeff- Hell, it non of are business what goes on between you and the Dudleyz, after all you are the number one contenders.

Matt - Anyway the hell you talking about, on Raw we came down to save your asses, the Dudley's were beating the hell out of the APA AGAIN.

Bradshaw looks a little frustrated at the comment

You know Jeff makes me wonder if the APA got any chance at Wrestlemania of winning those belts, cause every week they seem to be down on the mat.

Jeff laughs, Lita looks on with a smile

Maybe we should take ya place as number one contenders, cause like you said, I pinned you two weeks ago, maybe it should be The Hardy Boyz facing the Dudley's at mania. Ha at least the fans would get to see more of an even match up, and not a one sided affair.

Bradshaw - The Hell you didn't. You know what Faarooq I think we should show Team Extreme what it's like to be beat down on the mat.

Just as it looks like a brawl would start, a referee comes up to the Hardy'z.

You guys ready, your up next.

Matt - Yeah were coming.

Team Extreme walks of smirking at the APA, Bradshaw and Faarooq look annoyed, Faarooq mutters "Damn".

61%

JR - Up next, the Hardy Boyz taking on Billy and Chuck.

King - I wonder if the APA will finish the conversation in the ring.

Hardyz vs Billy/chuck

Billy and Chuck are announced out first by Lilian Garcia, both men seemingly eyeing each other up, and complimenting the other on their appearance as they make their way down the ramp and into the ring.

Announced out next is The Hardy Boyz, Matt and Jeff run down to the ring, as Lita strolls behind them. The Hardyz slide into the ring and then climb the turnbuckles posing for the crowd.

End Of Match

Matt hits the twist of Fate on Chuck, he makes the tag and Jeff Hardy quickly climbs the turnbuckle, he signals for the Swanton Bomb, Billy enters the ring looking to stop Jeff from connecting, but Matt Hardy tackles Billy and the two go hurtling out of the ring. The referee rushes over to them trying to stop each man beating on the other.

Jeff launches of the top, and lands the Swanton Bomb. He goes over for the cover, but Bradshaw and Faarooq come running down the aisle, Jeff notices Bradshaw enter the ring but is hit with a Clothesline From Hell as he goes to confront him.

Bradshaw quickly pulls Chuck over Jeff Hardy. The APA alert the referee to the pin fall attempt, and immediately go after Matt Hardy on the outside. The referee goes down and makes the pin, 1......2.......3 An unaware Chuck takes the pin over Jeff Hardy.

Bradshaw and Faarooq end the beat down on Matt Hardy as soon as Billy and Chuck are announced as winners. Matt rolls into the ring to tend to Jeff as the APA head up the aisle way not once turning back. Matt brings Jeff to his feet, the two look at each other and suddenly run out of the ring and head up the ramp way after the APA, Lita quickly follows after them looking slightly worried.

OR 80

CR 77

MQ 84

JR - King you said you wondered if the APA would finish the conversation in the ring and they did.

King - But JR did you see the Hardy Boyz going after them, they didn't look non to happy.

nWo joys

The camera cuts to the back where we are taken to the nWo's own personal locker room. Hogan Hall and Nash are all seated around a table, drinking a few beers.

Hogan - Listen up, while were here in are new, luxury locker room compliments of Vince McMahon, I think we should have a toast, a toast to Steve Austin and The Rock. Take your drinks and lets toast to their good health.

Hall - Ha those punks are gonna need it after the beating we gave them on Smackdown. Now Steve Austin nows what it's gonna be like at Wrestlemania when he goes toe to toe with the Rattlesnake Hall 3:16

Nash - You know boys I don't think Austin and Rocky will want no more of us, not after the beating we dished out to them.

Hogan - Tell you something Kev, it felt good, o did it feel good, when I took my leather strap, and whipped that cocky son of a bitch, The Rock. And I'll gladly do it all over again, I mean I've whipped some asses over the years. But none of those whipping where more pleasurable than the one I gave to The Rock.

The nWo all laugh together and once again toast each other bashing their beers in the air. The camera cuts back to the announcers desk.

85%

JR - Who in the hell do they think they are, bragging about seriously beating on two fellow men. Incase the nWo hadn't noticed, this is Wrestling, not backstreet brawling.

Deadman walking

Ric Flair's music plays out over the PA system, the fans stand on their feet as they welcome "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair down to the ring.

Flair struts down to the ring with a smile on his face. He enters the ring, and is handed a microphone. Flair lets out a whooo before beginning to speak.

Flair - Ha Undertaker, Deadman you wanted the Nature Boy at Wrestlemania and now you got me, but let me tell you something pal, it's gonna be one hell of a fight, all the pushing you did, all the things you put me through, and now it's pay back time.

At Wrestlemania it's you and me buddy in a street fight, but before then I've got pay back for you tonight.

Im gonna make this short but sweet Taker. Tonight it's you The Undertaker going one on one with............ "Stone Cold" Steve Austin .

TAKER you listen to me, I want you to pay for what you've done, and I want Steve Austin fired up for his match against Scott Hall at Wrestlemania, so what better way to fire him up then let his give the deadman an ass whooping, and Undertaker as far as you are concerned when it comes to Wrestlemania you are a Deadman Walking. Whooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Flair drops the microphone and struts out the ring, still with a smile on his face.

95%

JR - WOW what a match, The Undertaker verses Stone Cold.

King - I wonder how Austin will take the news JR, he takes a major beating on Smackdown, and is put into a match on Raw, just to please Ric Flair.

Bizarre one vs RVD

The camera goes to the backstage area where RVD is standing by with Kevin Kelly

Kelly - RVD for the past few weeks Goldust has been how shall we say harassing you......

Suddenly Goldust's music can be heard RVD and Kelly look at each other in confusion. When Goldust voice can be heard. RVD and Kelly look around trying to see if they can spot Goldust.

Goldust - Van Dam, I've always admired you, but something I admire more is that Hardcore title you so sexily hold around your waist. For weeks I've wanted it Rob, I've wanted you to give it to me Robby. But I've always been to shy to just ask, until now Van Dam. I want it and im going to get it at Wrestlemania. And remember just one thing Mr RVD You will NEVER forget the name of... ummmmmmmmmmm Goldust."

Goldust's music stops playing and his voice has faded away. RVD snatches Kelly's microphone.

RVD - Goldust, you want my Hardcore title, you want it soooooooo bad, then you got it, at Wrestlemania eighteen im gonna show you whats it's like to be on the end of a beating from R......V.......D

79%

JR - There you have it King, Goldust and Van Dam at Wrestlemania.

King - Yeah and apparently the only thing that freak wants is the Hardcore title. Ha rather you than me RVD.

Regal vs Rikishi

Lillian announces out Rikishi first, Rikishi dances his way down to the ring, much to the joy of the fans, and seemingly Lilian Garcia. Rikishi and Lilian momentarily dance with each each other, until Regal's music hit and she begins to announce him.

Regal enters the ring and is immediately checked over by the referee, who is looking for any foreign objects that Regal might be concealing. But Regal with a little smirk has nothing tucked away.

End Of Match

Rikishi whips Regal into the corner, who drops down onto his backside, Rikishi in the middle of the ring turned to the fans as they cheer him om, he pulls up his thong and makes his way over to Regal, and straight away sticks his butt in Regal's face, and shakes it across his face for the Stink Face.

Regal immediately rolls out the ring and in disgust wipes his face with his hands, Regal moans to the ref as he makes his way around the ring. Regal drops to his knees and once again wipes his face, but as he does so, Regal picks out something from underneath the ring. Regal slides into the ring, and tells the ref there is something hidden under the ring, Regal keeps on insisting the ref check it out as he describes something, in a voice of disgust. The ref looking weary heads towards the outside, Rikishi follows the ref wanting to know what has halted the fight.

As soon as Rikishi has his back turned Regal looks to pounce but Edge comes jumping out of the crowd and hits the ring, he immediately starts brawling with Regal as Rikishi looks on in confusion, the referee calls for the bell ending the match as Edge and Regal carry on brawling.

Edge and Regal roll around then ring getting in punches where they can. Regal struggles with Edge but is just buying his time as he places the brass knuckles he picked up from the outside over his fist. Edge pauses for a split second allowing Regal to strike him around the head. Edge drops to the floor after feeling the power of the punch, Regal gets to his feet and stomps away at Edge for a few seconds before letting up. Regal shouts out for a microphone.

Regal - Listen to me you bloody hooligan, I could beat you within an inch of your life right this second, but I want to save that for Wrestlemania, as far as your challenge goes for a Last Man Standing match at Wrestlemania, you've got it.

I can guarantee you Edge, the power of the punch will knock you down for a lot longer than a ten count at Wrestlemania.

Regal drops the knuckles next to Edge and looks down at him with a stiff upper lip. Regal leaves the ring and heads of to the back, as medical staff hit the ring to tend to Edge.

OR 74

CR 75

MQ 74

JR - Wrestlemania, Edge verses Regal in a Last Man Standing match for the Intercontinental championship.

King - That's gonna be on brutal fight JR.

Pissed Rattlesnake

The camera pulls to the backstage area where The Rock and Steve Austin are talking to each other in the corridor.

Rock - You ready Steve, you all fired up Steve, you gonna go out there and kick the Undertakers ass. (The Rock speaking faster and more excitedly each time he speaks)

Austin - Oh hell yeah you bet your ass I am Rock. Im gonna roll my ass down to the ring, step inside it, and open a can of whoop ass on the deadman, and if that little piss ant Scott Hall shows his ugly son of a bitch face, then im gonna slap it all over the ring.

Rock - Yeah Steve I'd say your all fired up, but in all seriousness, if the nWo show up during your match im there for ya, we got some ass whooping to do after what they did to us on Smackdown, and I want a word with that vitamin eating black bearded son of a ...... Hollywood Hogan.

Steve - I hear ya, an Rock I appreciate it.

86%

JR - Its next, its Steve Austin verses The Undertaker

Austin vs Taker

Undertaker comes down to the ring riding his Motorbike. The tune of Keep Rollin playing in the background. Taker steps away from his bike after riding it around the ring and back to the ramp. He enters the ring and looks on at the stage way awaiting Stone Cold.

The sound of glass shattering is heard and Steve Austin makes his way down to the ring, to a great reception, the crowd on their feet. Austin hits the ring and The Undertaker strikes straight away.

End Of Match

Taker with a big boot sending Austin crashing down to the mat, Taker goes for the cover 1...2 and a kick out. Taker brings Austin to his feet and goes to nail him with a big right, but Austin blocks it and hits a right of his own, followed by a second, and then a third, and a fourth. Austin unleashing a barrage of right hands backing Undertaker into the corner turnbuckle. Austin goes to whip Undertaker but Taker holds on and pulls Austin in towards him, thrusting his hand around his throat as he comes back. Taker lifts Austin high and nails him with a Chokeslam.

Taker makes the cover. 1.......2....... and a kick out from Austin, Taker looks annoyed he gets to his feet and for a split second turns his back, no knowing that Austin has risen to his feet in a serge of energy, and hits him with a STUNNER. Austin drops back down to the mat, still feeling the effect of the Chokeslam. Both men are down on the canvas as the referee starts counting.

Suddenly the crowd errupt into boos. Hollywood Hogan Scott Hall and Kevin Nash make their way down to the ring. Scott Hall leads the pack in a stalking manner as he approaches the ring, the ref turns to see the nWo and with hesitance approaches them. Nash and Hogan begin to surround the ref and shout down to him. Hall enters the ring the referee not being able to see. Hall looks down over Austin and sees Austin making it to his feet, as soon as he gets a chance Hall hits a Stone Cold Stunner on Austin. Hall rolls out of the ring banging the mat, giving notice to Hogan and Nash. Hogan and Nash point into the ring and the referee slides back in. Undertaker picks Austin up and groggily hits him with a second Chokeslam. The ref makes the reluctant count, knowing what probably just happened. 1.......2.........3 Undertaker beats Steve Austin.

The nWo enter the ring as Undertaker gets to his feet, he stares down at them all not knowing what move they will make. Taker warily leaves the ring, as Hogan Nash and Hall watch him go by. As soon as Taker leaves the ring the nWo pounce on Austin, Hall and Nash put in vicious stomps as Hogan begins to take of his leather belt. Nash and Hall hold Austin by the arms allowing Hogan to slap the face of Steve Austin.

Before the nWo can do anything else The Rock comes running down the aisle armed with a chair, Rock slides into the ring and slams the chair over Hogan's back. Hall and Nash quickly retreat to the outside, and pull at Hogan's legs sliding him to the outside out of The Rock's way.

OR 82

CR 86

MQ 73

Icon vs Icon

Rock parades around the ring before being handed a microphone from the outside.

Rock - Hogan, you yellow belly son of a bitch, this all you got, this how you wanna play things, how about you step your ass up into this ring and try and whip The Rocks ass with that leather strap your holding.

Hogan slowly makes movement towards the ring.

Wow Wow, hold on a second, The Rocks had a brain wave, how about you step your ass up here and I whoop you from one end of the ring to the other, or how about this. Instead of the Rock whooping your ass tonight, how about I do it in the SkyDome...... at WRESTLEMANIA.

You and me Hollywood, one on one, Icon verses Icon, at the biggest stage of them all, in the biggest Wrestlemania main event ever. The Rock, Hollywood Hogan, what you say brother!.

Hogan slowly approaches the ring and steps inside. He goes up to the Rock toe to toe and takes the microphone from his hand.

Hogan - Rocky you better say your prayers brother cause YOUR ON.

The Rock smiles, Hogan smiles, they stare each other down before Hogan slowly backs down out of the ring, Austin is back on his feet patting The Rocks back. Referees come out from the back to make sure no more fighting begins. The nWo head of towards the back first, and then once they are out of sight, Rock and Austin head off.

89%

JR - King did I just hear that right, Hollywood Hogan and The Rock at Wrestlemania.

King - I know JR, pinch me, I can't belive it. What a match thats gonna be.

JR - Icon verses Icon, The peoples champion verses Hollywood Hogan. I sure hope Rocky kicks his ass.

Jericho vs Angle

Lillian Garcia announces out Kurt Angle first of, Angle accompanied down to the ring by Stephanie McMahon, tries his best to make out the "you suck" chants don't bother him, but they clearly do as he yells out to the crowd to shut up.

Jericho is announced out as the WWF Undisputed heavyweight champion. Jericho comes out with his back to the crowd and his arms outstretched. The Undisputed title hanging around his right arm. Jericho cockily makes his way down to the ring, he arrogantly blows Stephanie a kiss, which annoys Kurt as he tries to go for Jericho, only to be held of by the referee.

End Of Match

Jericho chops Angles chest, and then takes hold of him and whips him of the ropes, Angle comes back Jericho goes for a clothesline but Angle ducks quickly halts his run, he takes Jericho from behind, and nails him with a German suplex. Jericho hits the mat, but Angle holds on and lifts him up for a second German Suplex, and then hits him with a third and final German Suplex.

Jericho is down and Angle signal for the Ankle lock as he pulls down his straps. Angle goes for Jericho's ankle, but he gets kicked back and drops to the mat. Jericho gets to his feet and as soon as Angle does he nails him with a dropkick sending Angle flying to the outside. Stephanie attends to Angle but she soon moves out of the way as Jericho comes flying over the top rope and lands on Angle.

Jericho rolls Angle back into the ring, he centres Angle up and runs to the ropes and goes for the lionsault, but Angle rolls out of the way as Jericho goes crashing to the canvas. Angle slowly gets to his feet as Jericho stirs on the mat, Angle waits for Jericho to get up and goes for an Angle Slam. Jericho hits the mat and Angle looks down over his fallen foe.

Angle smiles and looks once again for the ankle of Jericho, he takes hold of it and applies the hold, Jericho yells out in pain for a split second, when Triple H slides into the ring and takes Angle by the scruff of the neck and sets him up.... PEDIGREE

The referee calls for the bell as Triple H nails Angle with the Pedigree, Triple H waists no time in making a move for Jericho and sets him up.... PEDIGREE.

OR 85

CR 72

MQ 99

JR - Folks we gotta go, but The Game Triple H has laid out Kurt Angle, and the Undisputed champion Chris Jericho. Wrestlemania is gonna be one for the ages when these three meet in the squared circle.

Raw got 82%

We got a 6.02 rating for 'RAW'!

The attendance level was 6502 people.

We made $260080 from ticket sales.

Fantastic win, can't wait to see MOTD. But two more injuries, can it get any worse on the injury front.