WWF '99: New Dawn

[SpiceDawg]

I also will go with there not being any turns. I can't see who possibly would make a shift in alignment at this point.

[Draevyn]

Backlash-April 25, 1999

0-Sunday Night Heat Main Event

Seeing as how there were not enough time on the pay-per-view for every match that was announced, the live television audience watching Backlash was treated to the Lightweight Title match between the champion, Duane Gill and the challenger Christian. Duane Gill came to the ring, ribs taped and in pain, but carrying his title belt with him. Christian makes his usual entrance, without Edge or Gangrel accompanying him.

Gill, angry at the attack he’d received weeks earlier, attempted to take the fight to Christian in the early going of the match, unleashing a wide array of strikes and kicks but Christian took them all and just through Gill around the ring. Gill surprised Christian with a spear into the corner, and works the mid-section with several more shoulder shots. More right hands to the face have Christian reeling around the ring but he comes back with a quick kick to the midsection, a spinning ddt and a cover. Gill surprises everyone when he kicks out at two, most importantly Christian. From there Christian goes to work, slowly picking the champion apart with backbreakers and neckbreakers. Gill attempts one more shot at offense as he finds the strength to lift Christian to a sitting position on the top rope and goes for a superplex. Christian holds on, knocks Gill off the buckles and connects with a tornado DDT for the victory and the title.

Christian p. Duane Gill to BECOME the WWF Lightweight Champion-54/52/57-The Lightweight Title Gained Image

Mariah Carey was brought in to perform her rendition of the American National Anthem to start the show.

1-Can Anything Return Snow To Sanity?

The opening match of the show was a brutal affair for the Hardcore Championship between the champion ”Hardcore” Bob Holly and the challenger Al Snow. Snow brought his buddy “Head” to the ring, talking to him all the way, but it was knocked away when Holly connected on him with a trash can lid. Snow fought back, grabbing the nearest chair and driving it directly into the skull of Holly. Fans move aside as Snow uses the barricade as his launch pad for a moonsault onto the standing Holly. Snow scores a two count but let’s Holly up at the last second, grabbing a hockey stick and hitting him between his spread legs, smiling with glee at the pain he’s inflicting. Once again Snow grabs “Head” and talks to him.

Holly gets to his feet, Snow swings the mannequin head but misses and gets picked up and crotched on the ring post. Holly shakes off the pain from the earlier attacks before propping Snow up in the corner and grabbing a bowling ball from under the ring. Holly connects with a “seven-ten” split and laughs as Snow rolls around in pain. Holly continues his decimation of Snow, even going so far as to using Snow’s own “Head” against him. Piledriver gets him a two count and the match moves into the ring where Hardcore makes a mistake by going up top. Snow catches him coming off with a dropkick, hurting his own leg in the process.

Both men are quite hurt and they battle to keep a standing position, each holding onto the ropes and trying to knock the other one down with right hands. Snow finally reaches down and grabs a cookie sheet, pasting it into the head of Holly and knocking him down. Snow stumbles over, puts the pan on Holly’s face and fist drops it. Cover gets two and a frustrated Al Snow who decides to go up top for another Moonsault that misses this time. Holly sets up, Snow crawls for “Head” and gets up, swinging at Holly and missing. Holly scoops him up and hits an Alabama Slam for the cover and the pin.

Holly grabs his title and hits the buckles, posing with the title above his head. Snow is frustrated at another loss, yelling at Head that it was “His Fault.” Holly gets down and laughs at him. Snow attacks and connects with a hard shot to the face with the mannequin head. Holly staggers but gets hit with a Snow Plow. Snow gets to his feet, screaming “I’m Not A Joke” before going back to arguing with Head on his way up the ramp.

”Hardcore” Bob Holly p. Al Snow to RETAIN the Hardcore Title-73/62/85-Al Snow Lost Overness, Bob Holly Gained Overness

2-Could This Be The Corporation’s Last Chance?

Undertaker laid out the challenge, claiming that he would allow Vince McMahon and Stephanie McMahon release, should his team be defeated here. The challenge was taken by two members of the Corporaton, Big Bossman and Test and a man who’s been a hired gun for McMahon over the recent few months, Ken Shamrock. This was deemed as many to be The Corporation’s last chance at setting things right.

Undertaker spent most of his time on the outside of the ring, telling those inside what to do and how to do it. Bradshaw’s straight forward, beat ‘em up style keeps The Ministry ahead in the opening few minutes as he attacks all three members with kicks and punches, taking out Test with a clothesline over the ropes, a side slam to Shamrock, but getting himself taken out with a nightstick shot from Bossman, out of the view of the ref. Bossman tosses the nightstick to the outside and hammers away on Bradshaw, nearly taking him out after a huge “Bossman Slam” but the pin is broken up by Bradshaw’s partner, Faarooq. Shamrock attempts to break in as well but the ref is right there to stop him, which also allows Faarooq the chance to get Bossman into his corner for the triple team by The Ministry. Faarooq stays in the ring, despite not being tagged, and avalanches him in the corner. Scoop Slam by Faarooq but his head nearly gets taken off with a big boot from the interfering Test.

Once again the match breaks down, with all six men coming into the ring, brawling all around the ringside area. Test and The Undertaker are left inside the ring. Undertaker ducks the big boot and goozles the big man. Test kicks Undertaker in the midsection and plants him with a gut-wrench fall forward powerbomb. Cover would have gotten the three if the lights hadn’t gone out. On the screen several clips of Vince and Stephanie are shown.When the lights return to normal Bradshaw gets into the ring and connects with a Clothesline From Hell on Test. The Undertaker gets back to his feet, picks Test up and drives him into the mat with a Tombstone Piledriver and the pin. Shamrock tries to break it up but is held back by Faarooq, while Bradshaw whips Bossman into the steal steps as the ref counts the three.

After the match, The Undertaker grabs the mic.

The Undertaker: You’ve had your chance at glory, and now, whatever happens from here, I want you to know that it’s all on your hands.

Taker drops the mic and the three men scatter out of the ring as Shamrock and Bossman rush it.

The Ministry def. The Corporation (The Undertaker p. Test)-74/73/76

3-You’re Not Even Going To Make It To The Cage!!

Following the previous match, the camera catches X-Pac coming out of his locker room, heading towards the refreshment area when Triple H comes out of nowhere and drives him into the wall. X-Pac bounces off and Triple H tosses him into a pile of boxes stacked against a wall. They topple down on top of him and Triple H smiles, sadistically laughing at what he’s done.

Triple H: I’ll see you in the cage, if you can find your way there.

Triple H hocks and spits on X-Pac before walking away laughing. Ross puts this over as one of the most heinous acts he’s ever seen in the history of the World Wrestling Federation.

Triple H att. X-Pac-85%

4-Revenge Is A Dish Best Served....On Fire?

Kane has had to go through betrayal after betrayal and his trust has been dropping every since. He’s finally reached his point of no return after the betrayal of Chyna at Wrestlemania. In an episode of Raw he burned a picture of her as a way to get this match and it was granted by WWF Commissioner, Shawn Michaels for tonight. Kane made his entrance first followed by Chyna who seemed uneasy about the match, slowly making her way to the ring, but looking behind her after every step. She finally slides in the ring but uses the ropes to keep Kane back when he attempts to advance on her.

Chyna insists that the ref check Kane for any objects he might have brought into the ring, and then sprays him with something out of a bottle when the ref isn’t looking. Kane stumbles around, blinded from the stuff in his eyes, and Chyna attacks him with forearms to the face. He tries to lash out at her but the fact that he’s blinded keeps him from landing his mark and she continues to hit him with rights and forearms. Chyna goes for a suplex but Kane is to big to bring over and instead he just clotheslines him over the ropes. Kane lands on his feet, despite being blinded and stumbles around the ringside. Chyna slides out and charges but by this time Kane has some of his sight back and he turns, raising a foot and connecting right in the chest. Chyna goes down hard and Kane finishes wiping his eyes free. Grabbing Chyna doesn’t work as she delivers a shot below the belt and drives him face first into the steel post on the outside. Chyna continues to dominate which comes as a surprise to the fans, who are booing this, but she picks Kane back up and tosses him into the ring.

Chyna grabs a chair, and tosses it into the ring before getting in herself. The ref admonishes her about the chair being in the ring but she ignores him, picking it up and getting ready for Kane. Kane gets to his feet, connects with a boot to the chair which slams into the face of Chyna. Kane backs up, holding his hand in the air as he waits, and when Chyna gets to her feet, Chokeslam sends her back down, and on the losing end of the match.

After the match Kane stood over Cbyna, raising his arms high in the air and bringing them down for his pyro but instead fire comes out of the hands of Chyna, right into the face of Kane, burning him. Kane knocks his own mask off, covering his face with his hands. Chyna rolls out of the ring, holding her neck but smiling slightly as she backs up the ramp. Several officials race to the ring, attempting to help Kane but he shoves them all away, grabbing a towel and covering his face as he heads to the back, groaning in pain.

Kane p. Chyna-68/70/66

5-Golden Lights Of Hollywood Or Just Another Bad Porn Movie?

Goldust makes his grand entrance in all it’s glory, with Marlena by his side smoking her cigar. He shimmies out of his coat as Venis’s music hits, turning to watch Venis as he walks down to the ring. Venis steps between the ropes and is surprised when more music hits on the speakers. After a few seconds of wondering what was going on, Rob Van Dam walked from the back, pointing at Venis. He walks down the ramp, around the ring and joins Ross and Lawler at the announcers table. Val yells a few things to him before he finally gets in the ring for the match. Goldust gets out of the ring, sets up the “Directors Chair” allowing Marlena to take a seat. Goldust then takes his place inside the ring and starts the match off by blowing a kiss at Val.

Val doesn’t appreciate this and charges in, getting a drop toe hold for his troubles. Goldust shows some very good technical skill, keeping Venis on the mat, and playing mind games with him. Goldust even went so far as making thrusting motions into the face of the downed Venis. This didn’t suit him when he tried it the second time and Val actually grabbed him by his testicles, getting to his feet and forcing Goldust in any direction he saw fit. This brought a rise out of Marlena who leaped from her chair and started banging on the apron like a madwoman, trying to get Goldust to fight back. Van Dam made a joke about not knowing what Val was holding since he wasn’t sure Goldust had anything down there anyway. Val hits a samoan drop and goes up top but finds himself crashing downwards when Goldust drapes himself over the ropes.

Huge superplex from Goldust has him in control again, working the mat with a side-headlock and keeping Val down again. Val gets his foot up to block a seated splash, once again catching Goldust in his “Golden Jewels” Blue Thunder Bomb gets a two count for Val, and a side russian legsweep sets Goldust up for a “Money Shot.” Van Dam sees this as the perfect time to leave the announce table and leap onto the apron, shoving Val off and into a small package from Goldust for the pinfall.

After the match Goldust and Marlena took off up the ramp with the title while Van Dam backed up slowly, doing his thumb points while muttering about being the “Whole Damn Show.” Venis shows his frustration by destroying the “Director’s Chair” on the outside of the ring.

Goldust p. Val Venis via Rob Van Dam Interference to RETAIN the Intercotinental Championship-84/83/85-Intercontinental Title Gains Image

6- Backlash Is About To Become Rock Hard

Following the Intercontinental Title match, the technicians needed time to set up the cage around the ring, and so the camera went on a search, finding The Rock in his locker room as he prepares for his title match. Shane McMahon is nowhere to be found.

The Rock: What do you people think you’re doing? Coming into The Rock’s locker room, snooping around The Rock’s things and not even saying....hello....

The Rock takes off his sunglasses, looking down into the camera. He folds them up and hooks them on the front of his shirt.

The Rock: You see, The Rock has spent his time the last few days looking back on what happened Monday night, and The Rock has been able to come to only one conclusion. Stone Cold attacked The Rock Monday night because he fears The Rock. He knows that when he steps into the ring, face to face, Brahma Bull to Rattlesnake, and this Brahma Bull is going to run roughshod over over anything you can throw at him.

He turns and grabs his bag and starts to walk out of the arena. After a few seconds of absence he comes back on the screen once again.

The Rock: If you smell....what The Rock....Is.....Cooking.

He then disappears as the fans boo loud from inside the arena.

The Rock Int. (Austin/Main Event)-89%

7-Remember The Myth About A Caged Animal?

This match was definitely the most brutal match of the night, and they didn’t even have access to weapons. Their only weapon was the steel cage and both men used it to their advantage on several different occassions. Triple H came to the ring, without Chyna who was still recovering from her match with Kane earlier in the night X-Pac didn’t even wait for the ref to open the cage door, instead climbing to the very top of the cage and leaping off with a cross body onto the surprised Triple H. Steady punches aimed straight for the face and ample nose of “The Cerebral Assassin” has him busted open in a matter of no time and the trip into the cage just makes it that extra bit worse. Triple H’s face bounces off the cage and X-Pac is right there with a leaping spinkick which takes him down. No rest for the wicked as X-Pac continues to hammer down with his offence, picking Hunter up and tossing him into the corner. Several kicks to the mid-section but he doesn’t get the chance for the usual spin kick because Triple H kicks him below the belt and switches positions.

Now it’s Hunter’s turn to inflict the pain as he rocks the body of X-Pac with right hand after right hand until the smaller superstar slumps slowly to a seated position in the corner. Knowing that he can’t let up, Triple H sticks his foot on the throat of X-Pac and pushes hard, smiling as X-Pac struggles to get free. Hunter continues his decimation of X-Pac, delivering neckbreakers and then working his forearm into the back of the neck. Hunter continues to work over the neck, trapping X-Pac in a triangle choke. Fans begin to chant boring and Hunter takes exception, pulling Pac to his feet and tossing him face first into the cage, watching him bounce off, and then repeating the process on the other side. X-Pac ducks one of these attempts and manages to take his opponent out with a flipping clothesline. Unfortunately for him it’s not enough because despite the bloody face, Hunter is still pretty strong. He takes a few seconds for a breather but gets back to his feet, and resumes the attack.

Quick whip into the ropes, and Hunter goes for a sleeper. Fans get louder as they attempt to rally behind X-Pac but he slowly droops and hits his knees. Hunter continues to apply the pressure but something comes over X-Pac and he begins to shake with intensity, fighting back to his feet with the cheers of the crowd getting louder. Two shots to the stomach has him out, but he makes the mistake of bouncing off the ropes and finding himself right back in the hold. Once again he slowly droops but before he drops to his knees his foot kicks back between the legs of Hunter for a mule kick which breaks the hold. X-Pac turns around and drives Hunter face first straight into the mat with an X-Factor. Both men are down, the fans are up.

Both Hunter and X-Pac are in the same condition, except Hunter is now bleeding much more profusely then he had been before the X-Factor. He crawls on his hands and knees toward the ropes, pulling himself up with each strand. He finally gets to a standing position, turning and receiving a kick to the mid-section, and once again X-Pac was on fire with a flurry of punches and kicks that backed Hunter into the corner. Fans were screaming their support as X-Pac stomped Hunter down in the corner, following up with an enthusiastic Bronco Buster. X-Pac comes out of the corner, yelling to the fans in attendance. They yell back but it’s for a different reason as Chyna runs to the ring, still holding her neck but holding something much more useful as well.

In her hand, she carries a large pair of metal cutters which she uses to break the lock of the cage after knocking out the referee on the outside. She enters the cage and gets a kick to the head from X-Pac, who then picks her up and drives her into the cage. This momentary distraction gives Hunter the time he needs to recover and he levels X-Pac with a clothesline. Hunter heads to the outside of the ring, touching the floor and winning the match, but it’s evidently not his main concern as he grabs two chairs and steps back into the cage.

Chyna recovers from the punishment she received upon entering the cage and quickly took a lock of her shorts where it had been attached earlier. She grabbed the chain and locked the door to the cage as The New Age Outlaw’s rushed to the ringside area, attempting to get through the door. Hunter held X-Pac up, taunting The Outlaws on the outside with the broken body of their friend. Every time one of them tries to climb the cage, Chyna knocks them off with a chair shot to the fingers. All they can do is watch as Hunter continues to pound away, shot after shot into the forehead of X-Pac, splitting him open. Ross continues to scream “That’s Enough” from his place at the announce table and Hunter actually hears him before replying with “It’s not enough until I say it’s enough” before going back to the punishment.

Triple H throws the chair in the center of the ring and prepares X-Pac for the pedigree. Billy and Road Dogg attempt one more shot at climbing the cage but Chyna fires off rapid fire shots, knocking them both down. Hunter smiles as he pulls X-Pac all the way up, so that his feet are straight up in the air before dropping to his knees and drilling with a high impact Pedigree into the chair. Hunter smiles sadistically but that soon fades as he realizes the cage is being raised and The Outlaws are on their way in. He grabs Chyna by the hand and the two quickly slide out of the ring and back up the ramp as The Outlaws check on their friend and partner. Ross calls for medical help and they rush past Triple H and Chyna who laugh at the carnage they’ve created inside the ring.

Triple H def. X-Pac via Chyna Interference-83/87/74

8-Face The Stone Cold Truth

While the previous match was the most brutal of the entire card, this one was the most anticipated. A Wrestlemania rematch for the WWF World Heavyweight Titlep between two of the biggest names in the wrestling world, The Rock and ”Stone Cold” Steve Austin. Both individuals have had their share of shots taken at one another, and there seems to be no end in sight. The Rock heads to the ring first to raucous boos from the capacity crowd, without Shane McMahon at his side. After this, Howard Finkel takes the mic and informs the crowd that this match has been altered and will now be “No Count-Out’s, and No Disqualifications. This announcement brings forth the glass breaking and Steve Austin marching to the ring with the belt dragging behind him to a roar from the fans. Austin makes a beeline straight for the ring, sliding in and going toe to toe with The Rock. Back and forth, the two exchange right hands until The Rock goes for his spit punch.

Austin ducks under this, kick to the mid-section, Stunner attempt which The Rock shoves off. Austin hits the ropes, ducks under a clothesline and hits a Thesz Press. The Rock rolls away from the punches and to the outside of the ring. Austin doesn’t wait for The Rock to recover, following him out of the ring. The Rock turns around and brawls with Austin once again, throwing him into the barricade and driving his knee into the mid-section of The Rattlesnake. Austin fights back, knocking The Rock down with a clothesline and grabbing a camera cable, wrapping it around his neck and choking him with it.

At that moment, “No Chance” hits and Shane McMahon finally appears, strutting to the ring with the “Smoking Skull” title belt strapped around his waist. Austin sees him, mouthing quite a few expletives as he circles the ring, going after Shane. Shane runs around the ring scared but lures Austin around where he’s beheaded with a brutal clothesline from The Rock. Shane taunts Austin as The Rock stomps away at him. Austin tries to get to his feet but The Rock just keeps kicking him back down, and then gives him a bit of his own medicine by wrapping the camera chords around his neck and pulling them tightly. Austin is choking while being led around by his throat. Austin breaks free with a kick to the groin of Shane and then a back kick to The Rock which has him released from the chokehold. Once again he unleashes a flurry of right hands, before clotheslining him over the barricade and into the fans. The fight continues through the fans, a few even trying to get involved but Austin keeps the back as he kicks The Rock all the way through the crowd until they reach the side of the ramp-way.

Austin attempts to drive The Rock back first into the side of the ramp but The Rock reverses it and hits a devastating Russian Legsweep on the concrete. Austin’s head bounces off the floor and The Rock mounts him and punches away, getting up and driving his knee into the head of Austin. Shane McMahon is hopping around the two combatants, yelling things at Austin. The Rock taunts a few fans before picking Austin up and leading him back to the ramp. Austin fights back with a couple of elbows to the stomach and then back dropping him onto the steel ramp. Austin’s forehead is busted but he doesn’t worry about it as he pulls The Rock to his feet and kicks him down the ramp, throwing him into the ring and rolling in himself. Austin waits for him to get to his feet before delivering a clothesline, waiting once again and delivering a second. He goes for a Stunner but The Rock pulls away. Austin turns and gets drilled with a Rock Bottom.

Both men are down, Shane bounces around outside the ring before grabbing a chair and sliding it into the ring. Both men slowly turn to their stomachs and reach for the chair. Austin grabs it first, pulling it backwards and getting to his feet. The Rock gets up as well, and is forced to duck the swing by Austin. Austin turns for another shot but gets hit with a Maivia DDT, a move The Rock hasn’t pulled out in quite awhile. He droops a hand over the fallen Austin and waits for the three count that never comes. The ref has been distracted by Shane McMahon who’s on the apron, arguing, and The Rock is furious. He gets up and confronts Shane on the apron, unaware that Austin is getting up behind him. Then, a huge surprise comes when Shane takes off the belt around his waist and slides it to Austin under The Rock’s line of sight. Everyone is confused as to what’s going on until Shane points behind The Rock and he turns around, right into a belt shot from the “Smoking Skull” belt. Nobody is sure what to think but Austin raises the title above his head before laying it over his shoulder, picking The Rock up and connecting with a Stunner with the belt between his shoulder and The Rock’s chin.

Shane McMahon looks on with a smile as Austin makes the cover and the ref makes the count, securing the title around Austin’s waist for another night. Austin gets to his feet, grabbing his title and raising it high above his heads. By this time the fans realize what has happened and they rain boos on Austin, and throw debris into the ring. Austin ducks a bottle and flips off the fans in the direction it came from. Shane backs up the ramp slowly, and smiles as the two lock horns. Austin points at him and nods, while Shane nods back and mouths “You Owe Me” before disappearing behind the curtain. Ross screams about not being able to believe this has happened as the show goes off the air with Austin posing to boos from the fans.

”Stone Cold” Steve Austin p. The Rock via Shane McMahon Interference to RETAIN the World Heavyweight Title-94/95/92-WWF Title Gained Image

Prediction Ranking

Baby Hewey- 6/7

Steve Corino- 6/8

Spangek- 6/8

SpiceDawg- 6/8

Crossface-5/7

You guys make it quite hard when you all vote the same things. So what I'm going to do, is get each of you to PM me. Each PM me with a fued you'd like to see, and a character you'd like to see debuted. Then I'll choose which one goes where. So one will get their fued, the other two will get characters debuted. It's about the only way I can do this without getting another question. As always, feedback more then welcome.

[SpiceDawg]

You're first PPV is now in the books. I have to say that I did enjoy the write ups for the last two matches. I think they were a decent length and the drama was there. In both matches, you kept all the wrestlers fairly strong and made it so either guy could have won. It was done well and it was a solid show especially the final two matches.

I am not sure how I feel about the Austin turn. It was totally unexpected and didn't seem to have much build up behind it. It also doesn't seems to make much sense at this point. I'll save the rest of my opinion until Raw when you'll have a chance to explain it. It definitely will add sizzle to a Rock and Austin rematch.

I definitely liked the big beat down of X Pac. It made HHH even seem more of a bad ass and despicable heel. X Pac gained some massive sympathy points which is how X Pac should be played (underdog). It also looks like that the feud may have at least one more match in it which is a good thing.

I'm interested to see where the face burning of Kane will goes. It definitely opens up some interesting possibilities.

Everything else on the show was pretty by the numbers. Though I am sensing an Al Snow character make over soon. That could be interesting.

Keep up all the work and you've definitely got me interested in Raw now with this Austin heel turn.

One more thing, what do you mean by picking a character to debut? Am I just telling you a guy that I would like you to hire?

[Hewey]

Pretty good PPV overall, I read some of it last night, But I'll leave my thoughts on everything.

I was obvious Christian was taking the Light Heavyweight title. No one is stupid enough to put Duane Gill over FN Christian. (okay, WWF did it, But whatever) Christian makes a good champion, But you need some Light Heavyweights for him to go up against and wow the crowd. So Snow's gonna snap? Actually, If done right, It could be the thing to get Snow over into a uppercard player. I didn't think Holly would win, But I have no problem with it since it'll help Snow's character in the next few weeks, And Holly makes a good Hardcore Champion. I liked Undertaker saying he'd release the McMahon's if The Corporation won. Glad to see The Ministry winning, This feud is going well. I can't wait to see what Undertaker will do next. I loved Triple H attacking X-Pac before their match, It stacks the odds against X-Pac, And if he wins, He'll come out looking great. And it makes Triple H even more bad ass. Of course, I don't think X-Pac stands a chance, But with him getting beat down earlier, It'll make a good underdog storyline in the match. Glad to see Kane beat Chyna, I also wonder what's going to happen with Kane now that he's been burned. I say keep the mask on him. Goldust retained. Which is good since the title needs to stay around someones waist for awhile. Instead of changing hands every month like it did in '99. A feud between Val and RVD could be quite good. Or we could get a triple threat between Goldust, RVD and Val next month? Whatever happens, It should be good. Good Rock interview. I thought Triple H would win cleanly, But X-Pac comes out looking strong in my opinion. And it leaves the door open for a rematch since Triple H annihilated X-Pac after the match. It was nice seeing the Outlaws come out to try to help X-Pac, Even though Chyna held them off. Austin turning heel? I don't know if that's going to work. Especially since the face Austin was the WWF's top draw. I mean, Sure, Rock might turn face, But I don't think he'll be like Austin was back then. I'm hoping for a good explanation as to why Austin turned heel. Maybe he didn't turn at all and that was Shane's way of screwing Rock? I'm definitely looking forward to Raw now.

Overall, Good PPV. The main event was a big shocker with Austin and Shane. I enjoyed this one more than the real Backlash '99. (Y)

[Steve Corino]

Yeah, I too don't quite know what you mean by picking a character to debut....please explain that, and I'll be glad to tell you one.

[Draevyn]

Character To Debut: Anyone you know, not currently on my roster.

Fued: Between any two guys within my company.

Make sure to pick one from each as I will be choosing 1 Fued and 2 characters to debut.

[Draevyn]

OOC: Damn, this took longer then it should have. I've had the opening segment written since the day I posted Backlash but finiding the motivation to write the rest of the show took time. This is the last show that will be done using EWR. I'm going to move this diary into TEW where it should have been to begin with. Once I get TEW and get the scenario made, this will move to that. Just figured I'd give a heads up. TEW might give me a chance to get some wrestlers air time. Feedback is always welcomed, encouraged and taken heed of.

Monday Night Raw-April 26, 1999

1-Answers; they just aren’t that simple

As soon as the opening theme plays and the fireworks explode, the glass breaks and the boos erupt as the WWF Champion, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin makes his way to the ring, throwing his “Smoking Skull” belt over the ropes and then taking his time walking up the steps, entering the ring and retrieving the belt, throwing it over his shoulder. He’s handed a microphone but as he raises it to his lips, the fans explode in boos drowning out anything he might have said. He stops, walking around the ring for a few seconds while waiting for them quiet down. When he realizes that they aren’t going to stop, he goes ahead anyway.

”Stone Cold” Steve Austin: You people can boo, chant or cheer all night long, but I ain’t goin’ nowhere until I get a chance to say what I have to say.

His words are cold and the fans feed off that, filling the air with more boos and cat calls. They even begin to chant “Austin Sucks” as the Texas native watches on. Finally he decides to try speaking over them.

”Stone Cold” Steve Austin: For the last two years, I have been kicking ass and taking names and you people have never said one thing. I went through Bret “The Hitman”Hart and sent him running for the border. First WWF World Title came from defeating the “Sexy Boy” Shawn Michaels in the middle of the ring. What did you people do? You cheered. Now, after last night, because one piece of trash McMahon decides to stick his nose in Stone Cold’s business and give him an assist, you people boo?

“Boo” is definitely the general consensus from the audience and Austin just shakes his head.

”Stone Cold” Steve Austin: Ya know something, you can believe what you want, you can cheer or boo, it doesn’t matter to Stone Cold. What matters is this right here.

He taps the belt on his shoulder

”Stone Cold” Steve Austin: This title is mine, and it is mine because I made it that way. I went through hell and back, fighting The Rock, fighting Shane McMahon and Vince McMahon, and I’m not about to give it up without a fight. You think I owe you an apology? I don’t owe you a damn thing. As far as I’m concerned, each and every one of you can kiss my a- -

Before he gets the words out, the arena erupts when the speakers blurt out the words “Do you smell what The Rock is cookin’?” and The Rock comes through the curtain, pacing back and forth on the ramp as the fans cheer for him. Ross comments on this being a complete turn around from last night.

The Rock: Stone Cold, this is going to surprise you, but I believe that you didn’t invoke the help of Shane McMahon. Do you know why The Rock believes you, Austin? It’s because a redneck like you wouldn’t be that smart. You see, The Rock knew exactly what Shane McMahon was up to, but what The Rock didn’t know, was that it was going to be last night. You see Austin, you may hold that title right now, but you will never be able to live down the fact that you had to have a McMahon’s help to beat The Rock.

”Stone Cold” Steve Austin: If you want this title then you walk your ass down that ramp and come and get it. I didn’t need Shane McMahon to beat you at Wrestlemania and I damn sure don’t need him to whoop your ass tonight.

The Rock drops the mic and heads towards the ring but when he gets halfway there, “No Chance” hits and Shane McMahon comes onto the ramp to join the three men.

Shane McMahon: Hold up, and stay right where you are Rock. One more step and I will fire your ass on the spot. You see, with Vince and Stephanie nowhere to be found right now, it means that I’m running the show. Both of you can stand here and say that you don’t need me, but when it comes right down to it, I’m the reason both of you are here tonight.

This is a night of jeers as they once again open up, this time directed at the “Heir Apparent” and what they believe to be blasphemous words.

Shane McMahon: You can boo all you want, but each and every one of you know it’s true. Rock, you wouldn’t even have gotten that title shot if I’d hadn’t got the idea to not give the title back to Austin. He wouldn’t have given you that shot because he knew that you could beat him. You’ve done it before. And Austin, like it or not, The Rock would have beat you last night if it wasn’t for me.

Austin shakes his head “no” while The Rock nods his head and yells at Austin.

Shane McMahon: I am the reason for your success as of late, and tonight, I’m going to be your destruction. Tonight, just twenty four hours removed from your brawl at Backlash, the two of you are going to team up. Whether you like it or not, you’re going to be fighting side by side against........................The Acolytes

The fans are in a frenzy and Ross is worked up as well, wondering how the two men are going to co-exist. Shane smiles and heads to the back as the two men stare each other down as the show heads to a commercial.

The Rock/Steve Austin/Shane McMahon Confrontation-74%-Shane McMahon Lost Overness

2-New Age Canadian Country

Country twang plays following the commercial break to lead the Tag Team Champions to the ring. Jeff Jarrett and Owen Hart come to the ring with Debra in tow, which is exactly what Jarrett does as he practically drags her towards the ring by the hand. Owen acts oblivious to what is going on behind him as he slides into the ring, and raises his arms in the air as he mounts the bottom buckle. He hops down as the words “Oh You Didn’t Know” hits the speakers bring the challengers with them. The Outlaw’s hit the stage, Gunn poking fun at Jarrett by not allowing Road Dogg to do his spiel, instead grabbing him by the hand and dragging him toward the ring. They laugh as they get into the ring and pose on the bottom turnbuckles, throwing the “X” into the air with their hands.

Jarrett and Owen don’t like being mocked and they grab both members of the other team, pulling them from the buckles and starting the match with several right hands. Jarrett and Owen attempt a double irish whip but they’re both reversed and they crash into each other. Jarrett turns around into a Billy Gunn press slam, and Owen falls victim to the Shake, Rattle, And Roll followed by The Crazy Legs Kneedrop which got a two count for The Outlaws. Finally, the ref gets Gunn and Jarrett to the outside, leaving Road Dogg and Owen in the ring. Jesse James, the original outlaw, continues to work on Owen, applying a rear chinlock, and driving his knee deep into the spine of Hart. Snap Suplex gets two, leg drop gets another. Tag to Billy Gunn and he hits a sidewinder slam, followed by an elbow drop. Instead of making the cover, Billy thinks better to mock Jarrett with several crotch chops in his face. Hart takes advantage with a lowblow, making the tag out to Jarrett.

Jarrett kicks Gunn’s legs out from under him, and then goes to work with several different submissions on the leg. Ross brags Jarrett’s technical skill up as he continues to work away, knee dropping the leg and then using the ropes for more pressure. Jarrett tries one too many sitdown slams on the knee and gets a foot into his crotch. Gunn quickly makes the tag and gets several clotheslines in on Jarrett. Owen attempts to interfere and gets back dropped for his trouble. Dropkick sends Jarrett back down to the mat and Road Dogg traps Owen for his Pumphandle Slam. Several thrusting moments get the fans attention but then a quick mule kick gets his own. Owen drives his foot deep into the groin of Jesse James, and then grabs the ref to speak to him. Jarrett grabs his guitar and slams it into the skull of Gunn as he attempts a Fame-Asser on the tag team champion. Jarrett quickly kicks the debris out of the ring with his feet and then drops down for the cover.

As soon as the three count is registered, the ring is filled up with The Impact Players who have hit the ring. Jarrett and Owen are quick to roll out of the ring, grabbing their tag titles and heading for higher ground. The Outlaw’s are not and Billy Gunn is drilled with a Lance Storm superkick as soon as he gets up. Road Dogg pulls himself to his feet as well, and he’s met with a crack from the singapore cane . Road Dogg is busted open, and Gunn gets to his feet once more, only to be planted with That’s Incredible. The two men stand over their fallen foes, posing in their usual way as the show fades to a promo video.

Canadian Country def. The New Age Outlaws (Jeff Jarrett p. Billy Gunn)-Impact Players Attack-83/81/86-Tag Titles Have Gained In Image

3-Is The Fued Over?

From the tag team match, the show fades to the video being shown on the Titan-tron for those in attendance. It highlights the happenings between Triple H and X-Pac from Wrestlemania on. Most of the video focused on the back and forth times during the match, making both individuals look incredibly strong. It progressed through Triple H turning on X-Pac at wrestlemania, into their brawl on the following Raw, all the way to the match at Backlash inside of the steel cage.

Following the video, the camera goes back to Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler where they make an announcement that X-Pac may be out until as late as after Over The Edge which is next month’s pay per view. Ross says it’s a shame after the battles X-Pac has had over the recent weeks but that he wishes him a speedy recovery.

Video Hype (Triple H/X-Pac Fued)-85%

4-The Bitch Is Back In Town

Conspicuous by her absence, Nicole Bass finally makes another appearance since coming to the ring and attacking Tori at Wrestlemania. Tonight, she has a chance for her first in-ring win against veteran women’s wrestler Ivory. Fans seemed to be behind Ivory as she made her appearance, looking quite fearful of the behemoth woman standing in the center of the ring. Bass just stared her down from the center of the ring.

Bass attempted to grab her as soon as she got in the ring but Ivory scurried under her grasp, between her legs, and got up behind her, delivering a dropkick to the shoulder blades to send her through the ropes. She crashes to the floor, but is able to land on her feet and looks angry at being shown up. She doesn’t have time to think about it as Ivory vaults over the ropes for a body press and Bass is forced to catch her. She almost trips from the force of the body landing in her arms but recovers and just tosses Ivory like a rag doll, straight into the steel ring post. Fans let her know they don’t like seeing her in the ring but she pays no attention as she picks up the limp body of Ivory and tosses her back into the ring. One chokeslam later and Nicole Bass picks up her first win in a WWF ring. She raises her hands and the fans boo, but they get even louder when the sound of a cat roaring followed by a whip hits the speakers.

Lawler just about has a heart attack as Sable makes her first appearance since Wrestlemania, looking better than ever, which she seems to know. She struts to the ring, making a show of getting in, and then grinding her hips to moderate cheers from the men in the crowd. She grabs the mic, standing over Ivory.

Sable: I’m only going to tell you people one time. I am the only female in this company, anyone else is second rate. I am the dominate one, and every one else are simply my submissives. I can see every man in the crowd drooling over the body you see in this ring, and every woman glaring at their men.

She nods down at Ivory and Nicole Bass reaches down and grabs her by the throat, pulling her to her feet. Lifting her high above her head for a Gorilla Press but a cheer goes up in the crowd as Tori rushes towards the ring. She slides in the ring and immediately attacks Bass, backing her into the ropes with several forearm shots. She whips her across the ring but Bass is like a freight train and runs right over her. Sable looks on, smiling as Bass obliterates Tori. They then leave the ring as the two women are layed out in the center of the ring.

Nicole Bass p. Ivory via Sable Interference-46/45/48

5-The Last Key To The Empire

Backstage Shane McMahon is walking, looking smug as ever at what he’d accomplished over the last three weeks. Unfortunately for him, he wasn’t paying any attention to what was going on around him, and he doesn’t see the door open behind him. A gloved hand closes over his mouth, cutting off his cries for help as he’s pulled behind the door. Just like that, he’s gone and Ross is wondering what the hell is going on as the show goes to commercial.

Undertaker abducts Shane McMahon-83%

6-Raising The Stakes Of European Gold

After being on the losing end of the six man match the previous night, Test was granted a shot at the European Title. His opponent for the evening, was of course, the champion, D’Lo Brown who came to the ring with the title strapped around his waist, and his head not quite attached to his body as it wobbles around. He slides in the ring and is immediately attacked by Test who stomps him into the ground. He gets to his feet and takes a whip into the ropes, managing to duck the big boot to the face from Test. D’lo slides under Test’s legs and grabs him for a back suplex. D’Lo gets to his feet, shaking his head for the fans before dropping the leg across Test’s throat and hooking the leg for a two count.

D’Lo continues in control of the match as he takes the fight to Test, scooping him up and slamming him into the mat several times. D’Lo used several variations of the ddt to put his opponent down but Test continued to get right back up. D’Lo misses a backdrop, and takes a foot straight to the face, followed by a fall forward powerbomb. Test gets a two count on the cover, and shows his frustration with several right hands to the head of D’Lo. Test taunts the fans for a few seconds before pulling D’Lo to his feet and tossing him into the corner. He goes for another kick to the face but this time Brown moves out of the way and Test crashes into the ropes.

D’lo kicks the top rope, sending it into the groin of the challenger and then grabbing it to shake up and down. Test crashes off the mat which sends D’Lo to the top rope. After his patent head shake, he sails off the ropes looking for his Lo Down which misses. Once again, Test loads up the boot and charges as soon as Brown gets up, but D’Lo ducks the kick, grabs him and connects with a huge Sky High for the pinfall victory.

D’Lo Brown rolls out of the ring, grabbing his title, and walking up the ramp. Test is upset in the ring, pounding the mat in frustration. On the ramp, Scorpio stands, clapping his hands which leads to speculation on why he’s out there. He shakes hands with D’Lo, pats him on the back and heads back, making conversation with the European Champion as the show heads to commercial.

D’Lo Brown p. Test-73/72/75-European Title Gained Image

7-Three Strikes; You’re Out

As the show comes back, Test is walking through the backstage area muttering to himself. He slams his fist into the wall but then crumbles to the floor as someone comes from behind it. Another person joins and together they stomp Test into the cement floor. The camera rises, revealing the attackers to be Ken Shamrock and Big Bossman. As they kick him, Bossman yells things at him.

Big Bossman: It’s your fault. We had the chance to get Mr. McMahon back and you blew it. You don’t deserve to be anything. You’re nothing.

Several more kicks to the head and kidney’s of Test, before Shamrock pulls him up to his feet and holds him. Bossman paintbrushes him with his hand and then pie faces him down to the mat, leaving him struggling to breath as they walk away.

Ken Shamrock & Big Bossman Att. Test-60%-All Three Men Lost Overness

8-Threesome...And Not In That Good Way

After Backlash, two men would claim they were the rightful challengers for the Intercontinental Championship, but only one man could call himself the champion. After a heavily contested battle at Backlash, Goldust walked out with his title, thanks to the help of newcomer Rob Van Dam. Van Dam defeated the number one contender a week before he got his shot at the title, and therefore believed he should have been the one in that match. Tonight, Van Dam gets his chance at the title, and Goldust. His entrance showed him to be completely full of himself as he continuously pointed his thumbs in his own direction, and seemed a bit wary as he watched the entrance of the Intercontinental Champion, even brushing the glitter of himself like it was hot ashes. Goldust sat up the chair for Marlena who took her seat, lighting up a cigar.

Goldust entered the ring, skimming out of his robe, while making kissing motions towards Van Dam. The camera caught Rob asking himself “What the hell is that?” before shaking his head and doing the splits on the top turnbuckle to stretch himself. Goldust takes this chance to sneak up to Van Dam and slap him on the ass which brough Van Dam out of the corner as he attempted to get away Goldust’s advances. Goldust looks hurt about the rejection but then he slaps the taste out of Van Dam’s mouth with a open right hand. Rob turns his head, wincing at the shot but then comes back with a kick to Goldust’s mid-section. Rob backs “The Golden One” into the ropes and connects with a couple of knife edge chops, whipping him into the ropes and then doing the splits in the center of the ring. Goldust is forced to leap over him, which has Rob coming out of the splits, dropping to his back and then using his feet to monkey flip the champion over. Goldust crashes into the ropes, struggling out of them as Rob bounces off the ropes, does a forward roll and leaps into the air with a somersault Senton which Ross refers to as Rolling Thunder. Van Dam is quick to his feet and connects with a standing moonsault for a two count. Goldust rolls out of the ring, seeking comfort in the arms of his “Director.”

Goldust finally gets the comfort he needs, managing to avoid a baseball slide by Van Dam, and connecting to a right hand on the wide open challenger. Van Dam stumbles around the ring, finding himself on the receiving end of a flurry of right hands. Goldust backs Van Dam into the steel ring post, lining up and swinging with a left hand. Van Dam ducks and Goldust connects with nothing but the post. He stumbles around the ringside area, holding his hand as Van Dam rolls him into the ring. Once again, Van Dam goes on the attack, but he misses an Asai moonsault. Goldust gets his knees up but Van Dam manages to land on his feet instead before hitting a spinning leg drop. Cover gets him two, but Goldust kicks out and gets back to his feet. He catches a Van Dam kick, turns around and mule kicks him between the legs, dropping Van Dam to the mat. Goldust is once again in control, as he batters Van Dam around the ring with rights and lefts. He makes a mistake as he attempts a butt bump in the corner and Van Dam moves. Goldust staggers out of the corner and takes a leg-sweep from Van Dam. Rob struggles to his feet and looks to the top rope but notices Val Venis making his way to the ring. He’s not the only one who sees it, and referee Tim White slides out of the ring, attempting to send Venis to the back. Van Dam argues from inside the ring, while the ref continues to tell Venis that he’s not a part of this match. Marlena sees a chance and slides her purse into the ring, which Goldust grabs and smacks Van Dam. Rob drops and Goldust makes the cover as the referee slides in and makes the count.

As soon as the three count is registered, Venis is in the ring brawling with the Intercontinental Champion. He knocks Goldust down with a right hand and then a dropkick which sends him out of the ring, straight into the arms of Marlena. Together they take off up the ramp, getting away from Venis, but Van Dam isn’t that lucky. He gets to his feet, stumbling backwards, unaware that Venis is behind him. Val grabs him and delivers a high angle back suplex, heading up top and connecting with a Money Shot. He then slides out of the ring, yelling things at Van Dam who’s holding his ribs.

Goldust p. Rob Van Dam via Val Venis Interference to RETAIN the Intercontinental Championship-70/57/83

9-Looking Out For Our Best Interest

Before the show goes to commercial, it fades backstage to find the victor of the huge Cage Match at Backlash, Triple H along with the woman who was defeated, Chyna. Triple H is packing up his stuff, still wearing his street clothes as he wasn’t scheduled to wrestle on this night.

Chyna: What are you thinking? You can’t honestly think you can do this.

Triple H jams a shirt into his duffel bag and glares at Chyna with an intense expression on his face.

Triple H: Do not, underestimate, the things, that I can do. For the last three weeks, The Undertaker has single handedly destroyed the hierarchy of this entire company. He has taken all three of the McMahon’s hostage. Nobody has been able to take him down. Many have tried, and all have failed. I WILL NOT FAIL

He zips up his bag with force and tosses it next to the door, taking a seat on the bench and downing a huge drink of water.

Chyna: That’s not what I meant. Why would you do this? They’ve done nothing for you. With them out of the way, you could run this place.

He contemplates that statement, then smiles as he peers up at Chyna who has remained standing.

Triple H: With them out of the way, I could run this federation. There would be nobody to stop me from rising to the top. With them here, it’s the same way. But let me ask you this. Do you know how much they’d owe me if it was I who took down The Undertaker and brought them home? They would owe me their entire kingdom, and once again, this king would stand tall over everyone. Chyna, I don’t fail, and tonight, the search begins.

Triple H laughs as he reaches down and ties up a loose lace, completely missing Chyna shaking her head above him as the show heads to a commercial break.

Triple H Int. (Taking Down The Undertaker)-95%-Triple H Gained Overness

10-How Does The Rock Feel? How Do You Think The Rock Feels?

When the show comes back on, they find themselves backstage, following Michael Cole through the hallway’s as they find The Rock’s locker room. Cole knocks and then enters, finding The Rock bouncing on the balls of his feet as he’s ready for the main event of the evening.

Michael Cole: Rock, Rock, tonight you’ve got to team up with the man who defeated you last night at Backlash. What do you have to say about this?

The Rock looks down at Cole, slowly raising his hand up and taking hold of his glasses before pulling them with dramatic effect, off his face and carefully securing them on the neck of his t-shirt. He talks slow and with quiet deliberation.

The Rock: What do I have to say about that? You want to know how The Rock feels about this?

Cole slowly nods his head, and The Rock completely explodes in a verbal tirade.

The Rock: Well, The Rock feels like this. It’s the biggest load of monkey crap this side of the equator. The Rock is being put in the ring against two jabroni’s while being teamed up with the biggest jabroni in this company. Shane, if you’re scared of The Rock, just say you’re scared of The Rock. The same goes for you Austin because The Rock is sick and tired of getting attacked from behind. All The Rock asks is that you stand, like a man and face me, one on one, one more time.

The Rock storms out of the room, heading towards the ring as the commentators wonder if it’s a good idea to be challenging the man who’s teaming with you in this main event.

The Rock Int. (Austin/Tag Match)-100%-The Rock Gained Overness

11-Who Do You Trust?

As soon as The Rock storms out of the room, The Acolytes music hits the arena and they power-walk straight to the ring, rolling in with Bradshaw throwing the long horns into the air. As soon as the fans quiet down a bit, the glass breaks and Steve Austin makes his appearance to a very mixed reaction. One reaction that is not mixed is the one when The Rock enters through the curtain and makes a charge for the ring.

The Rock slides in the ring, hitting anything that moves which is lucky for Austin as he takes his place on the apron, not moving. Bradshaw and Faarooq each go down after a right hand from The Rock. Faarooq is the one who gets the spit punch and rolls to the outside, which makes Bradshaw the legal man by default. The two men slug away at each other, both trying to get the advantage but it’s The Rock who finally backs his opponent into the corner. Bradshaw switches places, taking the fight to The Rock with chops and slaps to the chest. He goes for the whip which is reversed and Bradshaw comes off the ropes with a bulldog in the center of the ring. He makes the cover and gets two before getting back to his feet, pulling The Rock with him. Bradshaw hoists the “People’s Champion” up and connects with a Snap-Ab Suplex before tagging in his partner. Faarooq comes in, showing his experience by cutting off the ring and keeping The Rock in his corner. Continuing to dominate, Faarooq pounds away at The Rock with kicks and punches, even dropping the point of his elbow into the chest of The Rock and making the cover by grinding his forearm into man’s face. This only got him two and some boos from the crowd.

The fans in attendance seem to be getting restless, and they start to chant for The Rock, while Faarooq keeps a chin-lock applied. The Rock shakes, vibrating with every part of his being as he attempts to fight his way out of the hold, even getting to his knees. He drives the point of his elbow into Faarooq’s mid-section twice, breaking the hold, hits the ropes and connects with a huge clothesline which draws a loud pop from the crowd. They are cheering for him, egging him on and wanting him to make the tag. He turns and begins crawling towards his corner, inching ever so close as the reaction continues to grow. Just when he reaches out for the tag, Austin drops off the apron and flips him off to loud boos from the fans. They hate what has just happened and they let Austin hear it as he backs up the apron. Faarooq makes the tag to Bradshaw who lines up and connects with his Clothesline From Hell for the pin and the victory.

Ross is griping on Austin, and how he has no idea what is going on inside the head of “The Rattlesnake.” Lawler reminds him that Austin’s favourite phrase, and way of thinking is “Don’t Trust Anyone” and tonight Austin showed that he couldn’t be trusted. After waiting for The Acolytes to leave the ring, Austin made his way back down, sliding in and waiting for The Rock to get to his feet. The Rock struggled up, using the ropes but turned around straight into a Stone Cold Stunner from Austin which lead to his trademark in your face taunting. The show faded on Austin posing on the buckles, once again flipping off the capacity crowd as JR proclaims him to be “That Damn Rattlesnake.”

The Acolytes def. The Rock & Steve Austin (Bradshaw p. The Rock)-71/55/88-The Acolytes Gained Overness, Steve Austin and The Rock Lost Overness

[Hewey]

Good Raw to follow up Backlash. Triple H going after The Undertaker could be good, And I can already see the McMahon's awarding him a title shot. I don't know about Austin just yet, But he came off pretty well on this past Raw. Test getting kicked out of the corporation could be good for his career. A possible Scorpio/D'Lo feud could also be good, Depends if they'll feud or be partners. Glad to see Goldust keep the title, But I don't see him holding it much longer. Maybe he'll drop it at Over The Edge? Also glad to see Sable and Owen, Jarrett around. I don't care for the women's division, But Sable was always over and was great as a cocky heel. And Owen, Jarrett are the tag champions, But I feel they haven't done much as of late. Maybe a three way feud with the Outlaws and Impact Players will work out nicely. Keep up the good work (Y)

[Draevyn]

OOC:: Well this is the first show done on TEW. Finally got the scenario done to my liking so that it could be transferred. This is also about the length that I'm going to be shooting for on a "B" show. I see that there aren't many replying, but I encourage you to throw out your criticisms. I'm really just getting started but new ideas are always welcome.

Dark Match: The Dudley Boyz def. The Headbangers (Buh Buh Ray p. Thrasher)-53.1/64.7/36.9-8 Minutes

Sunday Night Heat-May 2, 1999

1-This Should Have Been A Backlash Video

Starting off this edition of Heat there began a recap video, hyping the match from the last Heat in which Christian defeated Duane Gill to become the new Lightweight Champion. The video shows five minutes of the matches hard hitting moves, which means that it shows most of Christian squashing the former champion. It ends with Christian clutching the title while the background voice over declares that he “Didn’t Disappoint” on this night.

Hype Video for Duane Gill vs Christian from Backlash-43.0%

2-Win The Title On Heat; Defend The Title On Heat

Following the video featuring Christian winning the title, he was forced to put the title on the line against probably his stiffest competition since entering the World Wrestling Federation. His opponent was none other then Japanese sensation, Taka Michinoku who just happened to be the first ever Lightweight champion. Michinoku hasn’t had much success since turning heel and aligning himself with fellow Kaientai members, Sho Funaki and Mens Teioh. Fortunately for Christian, Taka came without back up on this night.

Taka took to the air almost immediately, taking down Christian with a huge body press from the top rope. Christian rolls through and manages to use his superior size, which is something you don’t often say about Christian, to keep Taka grounded, and to kick away at the smaller man. Christian taunts the crowd while continuing to put the boots to the challenger. An irish whip sets Michinoku up for a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker but Taka changes it in mid-move to a spinning head scissors takedown. Taka hits some high impact, quick moves, dropkicking Christian from several different points of the ring. Taka keeps control, sending Christian out of the ring with a pinwheel kick, and then diving over the ropes to take him out on the floor. Taka gets in the ring, yelling at the fans and signalling for his Michinoku Driver, before sliding out of the ring and rolling Christian in. Taka picks him up for the finish but Christian slips behind, hooks the arms and delivers a devastating Unprettier for the victory.

Christian p. Taka Michinoku to RETAIN the Lightweight Title-38.6/67.2/47.3

3-Three Teams Means Triple The Punishment

Following a short commercial break, the show airs video clips showing the growing fued between the Tag Team Champions, Canadian Country, The New Age Outlaws and the new tag team to the ranks, The Impact Players. Most of the video shows the match from the previous Monday Night Raw ending with Lance Storm and Justin Credible coming in after the victory by the champions, and completely destroying the challengers. It ends with a voice over of Justin Credible which states ”Tonight, We teach you people exactly how you make an impact. And that impact is....Justin Credible”

Hype Video For Canadian Country/NAO/The Impact Players-64.6%

4-Title Match or Tag Team?

Backstage, the camera’s find D’Lo Brown, who happens to be the European Champion and is defending the title tonight against Droz in the main event of Heat. He’s sitting with the man who showed him respect on Raw, Scorpio. They’re talking candidly about several things, but the camera catches them halfway through the conversation.

Scorpio: So man, I was thinking that you should give me a shot at the title. You know, as friends and all. A little friendly competition.

D’Lo looks at his title and smiles, tapping Scorpio on the chest.

D’Lo Brown: I dunno, man. I’ve seen a lot of friendships torn apart ‘cause of titles. I don’t want that to be us, ya know what I mean?

Scorpio shakes his head, moving his hands while she speaks.

Scorpio: Nah man, that ain’t us. Come on, we can do it. Just a shot. It’s all I’m asking.

D’Lo Brown: We’ll see man, we’ll see.

He pats Scorpio on the shoulder as he walks past, on his way to the ring for his scheduled title defense. The show heads to a commercial break.

Scorpio And D’Lo Brown Talk-50.8%

5-Will this war ever end?

As soon as the show comes back from commercial, it shows Bob Holly in the washroom, watching his hands and face at the sink. He wipes his face with his hands, letting the water run over it before looking into the mirror. Through the mirror he sees Al Snow but not quick enough to dodge the attack. Snow’s “Head” is driven into the back of Holly’s and Al continues to beat the Hardcore Champion to the floor in the bathroom. After Holly is out, Snow turns to the mannequin and screams at it.

Al Snow: LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO!! WE CAN’T DO THIS ANYMORE!!

Snow storms out, leaving Holly down and waiting to receive medical attention, as the show heads to the main event.

Al Snow att. Bob Holly In The Bathroom-52.9%

6-Down With The Brown...Or Green.....Or....What Color Is Puke?

Both of the men come to the ring with little to no crowd reaction, but Droz is accompanied by the big Prince Albert who has his tatoo kit with him. For the last few weeks Albert hadn’t carried the kit, but it seems he had more plans for the night. D’Lo Brown headed to the ring accompanied only by his title belt which has been thrown over his shoulder. For most of the entrances, Cornette who’s been appointed as the new commentator for Heat talks about what just happened in the mens washroom between Snow and Holly.

D’Lo hands the title over to the referee and stretches on the ropes before the match begins. Lock up in the center of the ring, which has both men jockeying for position. Droz shows some strength by shoving D’Lo away but the man doesn’t go down. Licking his fingers, Droz once again moves in for another lock up, and this time he delivers a knee to the midsection. Droz hammers away on the champion, keeping him at bay with several kicks and chops. He whips D’Lo to the ropes and connects with a shoulderblock. Albert is happy on the outside and he shows it by turning to insult a fan, and then getting in the fans face. Droz keeps his attention on the match, setting up for a piledriver. D’Lo fights back by reversing the piledriver into a back drop. Droz is quickly back to his feet and D’Lo fires off right hands that get the fans into it. This only lasts for a few seconds until Droz rakes the eyes and delivers a dropkick. Droz tosses him out of the ring, and then grabs the ref as Albert goes to work on the outside.

While Droz continues to keep the referee at bay, Albert picks up the champion and slams him into the apron. Another bearhug before Albert drives the champion into the steel post, and then rolls him into the ring. Droz continues to hammer away on the champion, dropping an elbow from the second rope, and then once again badgering the referee while Albert chokes the D’Lo on the apron. During one of these moments, the crowd pops as Scorpio makes his way to the ring, which sends Albert scurrying away to the otherside. Inside the ring, Droz misses a shoulderblock, walks into a Sky High and with Scorpio at ringside, Prince Albert can do nothing but watch as D’Lo heads up top and connects with a Lo Down for the victory.

Scorpio quickly grabs the title from the time keepers table before sliding in the ring to help D’Lo to his feet. Albert reaches in and rolls his partner to the floor, helping him towards the back as Scorpio raises D’Lo’s hand in victory.

D’Lo Brown p. Droz to RETAIN the European Title-50.4/64.7/50.9

[Hewey]

Decent Heat, I'm interested in the Scorpio/D'Lo angle, I think it'll end up with Scorpio turning heel and cheating to become champion or something. I never really cared for the guy, But it's cool to see you using him. I'm really interested in seeing what you'll do with Snow, If you'll make him go crazy and turn him heel, Or just have him stay a face. Glad to see Christian picking up a win, But I think you need more Light Heavyweights for him to face. Can't wait for Raw. (Y)

[Draevyn]

WCW Saturday Night-May 1, 1999

Scotty Riggs beat Brad Armstrong (33.7%)

Glacier beat Bobby Duncum Jr. (49.9%)

Billy Kidman beat Vincent (44.2%)

Ernest Miller and Kanyon beat Disco Inferno and Hector Garza (58.1%)

Bad and Buff beat Konnan and Norman Smiley (71.8%)

ECW Hardcore T.V-May 1, 1999

Skull Von Crush beat Chris Chetti (32.3%)

Angelica beat Dawn Marie (39.3%)

Jack Victory and Yoshihiro Tajiri beat The Gangstas (57.6%)

Sid Vicious beat Chris Candido for the ECW Television title (66.1%)

Shane Douglas beat Sabu (77.7%)

Last night's Sunday Night Heat show got an overall rating of 40.9%. The TV figures for last night are now in: Sunday Night Heat drew 691,097 viewers. These numbers are a fair bit lower then the company would have liked; but they are sure that things will turn around in the near future.

-Several contracts are being renegotiated by the WWF staff. Matt Bloom, better known as Prince Albert, Kurt Angle and D'Lo Browns contracts were scheduled to be up this month. A new contract has been sent out, offering all three men more then what they had been previously making. No word yet on whether any of these individuals have decided to re-sign.

-After the deal with UPN fell through from last month, WWF have decided to begin negotiations with the "WB" for a second two hour program on Thursday Nights. Possible names being thrown around are "Reloaded", "Smackdown", and "Black Out." WWF believe that this will give them more time to build toward pay-per-views.

-Management believes that they are in need of some more Lightweights to contribute to the division. Currently they employ Brian Christopher,Scott Taylor,Funaki,TAKA Michinoku and Duane Gill. Low-Ki is currently under development contract and management are looking to bring him up in the near future. They are also in talk with Essa Rios and Yoshiro Tajiri and are looking to bring them into the company to work programs with current champion Christian

Confirmed Matches For Raw:

Number One Contendors Match For The Tag Titles: New Age Outlaws vs The Impact Players

WWF World Title Match: "Stone Cold" Steve Austin© vs Mankind

Prince Albert & Droz vs D'Lo Brown & Scorpio

Intercontinental Title Match: Goldust© vs Al Snow

Edited October 20, 2005 by Tristan Kancer

[Draevyn]

WWF Monday Night Raw-April 3rd, 1999

Dark Match: The Dudley Boyz def. The Lords Of The Ring (Buh Buh Ray p. Dinsmore)-52.3/66.6/52.8

1-Somethings Aren’t Expected

Another rare occasion when the show begins with a match rather than an interview. Fans are very vocal in the beginning during Gangrel’s entrance as they boo the current Brood and Ministry member. They pop a bit more for the Hardcore Champion when he steps through the curtain and heads to the ring in his no nonsense manner. Holly stops at the apron, reaching under and pulling out tons of weapons, tossing them into the ring. Gangrel avoids the weapons as they come flying into the ring, but he makes a charge for Holly as soon as the champ enters the ring.

The beginning of the match begins with some wild brawling, Gangrel striking out at Holly with wild punches. Holly keeps his composure, driving a knee into the midsection of the challenger and bludgeoning him with a trash can lid. There isn’t much of a crowd reaction for most of the match but they did seem to get into it when the weapon shots were included into the match. Gangrel managed to block an Alabama Slam by grabbing the ropes and pulling himself over the ropes. Gangrel crashed to the outside but he still had his wits about him, grabbed a cookie sheet and slammed it into Holly’s head as he reached through the ropes. Gangrel dominated Holly with several different weapons, even finding an old school nintendo to use. It cracked over his head and shattered into pieces on the mat. For pretty much the rest of the match the fans remained quiet until Holly made a comeback, actually catching Gangrel in the groin with a golf club. Holly hits a nice spinebuster for a two count, and then signals for his Alabama Slam. He’s setting Gangrel up for it when Al Snow runs down the ramp, slides into the ring and nails Holly with the mannequin head. He rolls out of the ring and backs up the ramp while Gangrel makes the cover and picks up the win, and the title.

Snow actually seems to be in shock at what just happened, but he continues to yell at the doll and stare at Holly. Gangrel rolls out of the ring and is handed the title while Snow yells at the mannequin.

Al Snow: What did you make me do? No, you told me to hit him. Now he doesn’t have our belt. What the hell are you doing. Don’t talk back to me. You did it. You made me do this.

Snow continues back up the ramp still screaming at “Head” while Holly glares up the ramp at him. Ross declares that this war isn’t over, not by a long shot.

Gangrel p. Bob Holly via Snow Int. To BECOME the Hardcore Champion-48.7/65.4/53.3

2-We’ve Made A Terrible Mistake

As soon as Snow got behind the curtain, Michael Cole was there with a microphone attempting to get an interview with him.

Michael Cole:Al, you just cost Holly the title, even though it seems you’ve been trying to get that title from him for months now. What were you thinking?

Al Snow: (looking at “Head”) ME?!! ME?!! No, it was you. You told me to go out there and hit Holly. No, you didn’t say to hit Gangrel to. No you didn’t. I think if you’d have said it then I would have heard you.

Michael Cole: Al, who are you talking to?

Al Snow: I don’t care if he’s talking to me; I’m talking to you. You’ve always been after my title. You don’t want me to have it. Why don’t you want me to have it. We’re going to talk about this later. You’re in trouble, mister.

Snow stalks off through the arena, leaving Cole to shake his head.

Al Snow Int. (Made A Mistake)-62.4%

3-Open Season On The WWF

Backstage, it shows every member of The Ministry Of Darkness crowded around a monitor. Every one of them are on their knees, as if bowing to the television when it flickers on and the image of The Undertaker is cast upon them. He is standing inside the dungeon which he had specially built for this purpose. Behind him are all three McMahon’s chained to the wall. He is looking out at his “flock” as he makes his statements known.

The Undertaker: Last week, the finishing touches of my master plan came to fruition with the addition of young Shane McMahon to my collection. The time of tightly wound corporate suits holding power within this company are over. Tonight, there is a new rule in this company. Tonight, it becomes open season. The inmates are about to take over the asylum. Call it what you will, not tonight, the sacrifice begins.

Undertaker stares at those before him through the camera.

The Undertaker: There is a much greater task ahead for those in my Ministry. It is you who’ve been chosen to promote the anarchy this company is to become. There are men running around claiming to be the product of this “corporation” and those are the men who must be taken out. It is your job to take out The Big Bossman and Ken Shamrock. Even though he’s no longer a member, he once ran under their banner, and therefore I want Test dismembered. Go now, and make these people understand that their souls belong to me.

His eyes roll back into his head and he slowly raises his right hand towards the camera. Those kneeling in front of the television set raise the same hand and their eyes roll back into their heads as well. Ross comments on how he seemed to miss talking about Triple H but Lawler says that maybe he just forgot. Ross says that Triple H is not a man that you want to forget about.

The Undertaker Adresses His Ministry-54.1

4-Who Will Be The Number One Contenders

This match had been set up after what went on the past week on Raw when The Impact Players attacked The New Age Outlaws during their title shot. Both teams have been vying for their shot at the titles. Tonight, this match would decide who would get that shot at Over The Edge on pay-per-view. The Outlaws get a decent pop as they come to the ring with Road Dogg jawing on the mic about their accomplishments. The Impact Players head to the ring, getting a little heat when Justin Credible gets in the face of several fans and threatens to hit them with his Singapore Cane.

After some early feeling out between the two teams, they make their decisions on who is going to start the match off, which turns out to be Justin Credible and Billy Gunn. Some technical work to begin the match with the two exchanging hammerlocks and reversals. Credible takes over with an elbow to the face and follows it up with a couple of closed fists. Credible continues to dominate with some stomps in the corner but finds his Irish Whip being reversed. Credible crashes into the corner and staggers out, right into a press slam from Gunn. Billy measures him and connects with a clothesline as he gets to his feet before tagging out to Road Dogg. Dogg keeps in control, working the arm-wringers and the kicks to the mid-section. Dogg pulls out a running powerslam which gets him a two count, but he gets caught coming off the ropes. Credible gets his foot up to take Dogg up before making the tag to Storm.

Storm goes to work, wearing down the back and legs of Road Dogg, and setting him up for the half crab that he likes to use. Storm connects with a pendulum backbreaker which gets a two, and a leg-drop for another two count. Storm drags Road Dogg to his corner before making the tag to Credible once again. Credible drops a knee into the forehead of Road Dogg, hooking the leg and making the cover again for another two count. The action spills to the outside where Credible drop toe-holds Road Dogg onto the steps. Storm and Gunn exchange shots inside the ring with Storm connecting with a big superkick. He then crashes and burns when he slingshots himself over the ropes and Road Dogg misses out of the way. Dogg takes advantage of Credible’s surprise at seeing his partner crash into the mat be by hitting his Shake, Rattle and Roll punches. Dogg rolls Credible into the ring and sets up for his Pump Handle Slam but finds himself on the receiving end of a guitar shot.

The Tag Team Champions are there and their hitting anything that moves. Hart takes out Credible with a missile dropkick from the top rope while Jarrett connects with a dropkick on Road Dogg that sends him out of the ring. Billy Gunn comes in to attempt to get revenge for his partner but he’s double teamed by Canadian Country and sent sprawling. Storm is hit with a side slam, and Jarrett locks in a Figure Four. He holds it on while Owen keeps the others at bay, before he releases it and they head for higher ground. Credible is in to check on Storm while The Outlaws regroup on the outside, and the show goes to commercial.

The New Age Outlaws and The Impact Players Wrestle To A Double Disqualification via Canadian Country Interference-60.8/61.1/60.6

5-All Challengers; Nothing Else Matters

Coming back from commercial, Kevin Kelly has managed to catch up with Canadian Country who are out of breath from their previous attack, but are quite happy with what they have accomplished.

Kevin Kelly Owen, Jarrett, We just witnessed you two perpetrate a brutal assault on not just The Outlaws, but also The Impact Players.

Jeff Jarrett: (Chuckling) You’re damn right we attacked those boys and we’ll do it again if that’s what it takes to prove that we’re the best. Impact Players, we don’t care who you are because the fact of the matter is, you came here to take these titles, and right now they lay around our waist, and they’re not moving any time soon.

Owen Hart You four men have been out to make a name for yourselves at our expense. It’s not happening. Right here you’re looking at two of the greatest technical wrestlers on the planet and these are our titles. If you want them, all you have to do is step into that ring and take them. But trust me, it’s not as easy as it looks.

Jarrett continues chuckling as he slaps Owen on the back and the two men head off through the halls, reveling in their actions.

Canadian Country Int. (Previous Attack)-80.9%

6-Carrying Out The Undertaker’s Plans

When the camera comes back to ringside, the music of “The Worlds Most Dangerous Man” is playing in the arena. Ken Shamrock heads to the ring for his scheduled match with Edge but as soon as he gets into the ring the lights go out. With the screaming fans in the audience, The Brood’s music hits and plays for several minutes with the lights remaining out. Ross is yelling about a power failure but Lawler says that if it was a power failure then The Brood’s music wouldn’t be playing. Finally after several minutes, the lights come back on and Shamrock is laying in the middle of the ring covered in a red substance while The Brood back up the aisle, smiles on their face and Gangrel licking the substance from his fingers.

Ken Shamrock Receives A Bloodbath-58.4%

7-More Gold But Is It The One He Wants?

Following a short commercial break, Al Snow makes his way to the ring, still talking to the “Head” under his arms. He slides into the ring and raises it high above his head, shaking it to the fans who give him a mixed reaction. Most aren’t sure what to think of him since his recent transformation. Out next comes the Intercontinental Champion to moderate amount of boos, being accompanied by Marlena who looks more trim then usual, which prompts Lawler to make a joke about cigars being bad for her health.

Snow attempts to get the advantage straight from the start with a mannequin shot but Goldust ducks and manages to come back with open hand chops to the throat. Goldust batters Snow around the ring with punches until he backs him into the corner where he unloads with several knife edge chops. Snow’s mind doesn’t seem to be in the game as he swings wildly but misses on every shot. Goldust turns, pushing his backside into Snow’s front and then connecting with a mule kick. With the referee in front of him, he’s unable to see the illegal blow. Goldust plants Snow with a ddt before posing on the buckles by rubbing himself down and blowing kisses to a couple of guys on the outside of the ring. Marlena goes crazy as she sees Snow get up behind Goldust. Goldust ignores her but learns that he shouldn’t when he gets down from the ropes and receives a clothesline from Snow. Al goes on the warpath, knocking down Goldust with several clotheslines and then locking in a sleeper after a whip to the ropes. Goldust attempts to counter with a back suplex but Al turns it into a bulldog for a two count.

Snow crawls to the corner with his hand stretched out to grab “Head” but before he does, he jerks his hand back and shakes his head. He gets to his feet and grabs Goldust, setting him up for a face slam on the turnbuckle. Goldust slides down his back and sets up for The Curtain Call but Al reverses it into a Northern Lights Suplex for another two count. Snow gets to his feet and prepares for his Snow Plow. Goldust reaches up and grabs the ref by his belt, pulling him close to him and planting a huge kiss on him. He pulls away, embarrassed at what just happened and appears to be coughing and gagging in the corner. Goldust turns around in time to watch Bob Holly enter the ring with a chair and cracking it across the back of Snow. Al stumbles forward and Goldust catches him with a hangman’s neckbreaker, making the cover as the ref recovers and makes the count, giving Goldust the win.

Holly smiles down at Snow, but Snow starts getting to his feet. His smile fades and that look is replaced with one of anger as he hauls off and hits Snow again and again. He doesn’t stop until several officials race down the ramp and restrain him.

Goldust p. Al Snow via Bob Holly Interference to RETAIN the Intercontinental Championship-58.7/59.0/66

8-One Hell Of A Van Dam Challenge

After that match, we’re told that Val Venis is standing backstage and that he has something that he wants to say. They find him against the Raw backdrop which looks to be a white canvas with red paint splattered like blood over it. Venis looks angered and his voice adds to that assessment.

Val Venis: Rob Van Dam, you’ve got my attention. It’s what you wanted wasn’t it? I’m sick and tired of these run-ins, and I’m sick and tired of watching you tear opportunity from my finger tips. Next week it all ends. You want a fight? I’ll give you a fight. If it’s a title you want, then you’re going to have to earn it because I’m in line, and there is nothing you can do to knock me out of it. No more ladies, no more videos, just me, and that’s the man you’re going to have to deal with. When it’s all said and done, you’re going to be just another case of Venis Envy.

Val stares at the camera sternly for a few seconds before finally stalking off in his own direction while the commentators talk about how much of a change they’ve seen in Venis over the last few weeks.

Val Venis Int. (Challenge To Rob Van Dam)-64.3%

9-Tag Team Showcase

After the actions of the night before, this match was made between the two teams. Prince Albert and Droz head to the ring, smiling at the prospect of taking out the European Champion and his new friend. D’Lo Brown and Scorpio come out to a huge pop which soon dies part way into the match. Scorpio does a little dance on his way to the ring but D’Lo is focused on the match at hand.

Droz and Albert do the right thing by sliding out of the ring and giving the other two the chance to prepare for the match. Both men head to opposite buckles and pose for the fans which gives the other two the chance they need. Droz and Albert quickly enter the ring, pulling the other two off the buckles and slugging it out with them. Albert tosses Scorpio into the corner and crushes him beneath his weight. Droz whips D’Lo to the ropes and goes for a clothesline which is avoided. Droz turns around and gets hit with a huge double leg lariat. D’Lo shakes his head at Droz but forgets about Albert who grabs him with both hands around the throat, picking him up and planting him with a huge Choke Bomb. Albert makes the cover but Scorpio breaks it up with a somersault legdrop. After a few more minutes of brawling, the ref gets ahold of the match and manages to restore order, leaving Scorpio and Albert in the ring.

Scorpio shucks and jives to avoid Alberts attacks, and strikes in the same fashion as the great boxer Muhammed Ali. He even throws in the foot movements before connecting with a huge leaping side kick that sends Albert into his own corner. This brings Droz in, getting taken down after a charge with a hip toss. Scorpio dominates the younger man, keeping him at bay with several kicks and punches. Droz is backed into the corner where Scorpio charges in and attempts a monkey flip but Droz shoves him off and connects with a spinning back elbow. Droz stays in control until he misses a running corner charge and smacks his head on the steel chain holding the buckles. He stumbles out and Scorpio goes to work on him, finishing with a brainbuster before he made the tag out to D’Lo. The European champion scales the buckles to the top to finish it off but Albert comes in and connects with a huge pump kick to the chest of Scorpio, which knocked him into the ropes. From the shaking of the ropes, D’Lo fell on the ropes, hurting himself from the fall. Albert grabbed his partner and pulled him towards his corner before getting outside and reaching for the tag. Droz makes the tag to a lot of heat from the crowd as Albert rushes in and clotheslines Scorpio over the ropes. A huge super plex for D’Lo and then Albert plants him with a Choke Bomb for the victory.

Albert and Droz are quick to get out of the ring. Scorpio helps his partner up but D’Lo pushes him away and leaves the room, leaving Scorpio shrugging his shoulders as the show went to commercial.

Prince Albert & Droz def. D’Lo Brown & Scorpio (Prince Albert p. D’Lo)-37.3/64.0/48.3

10-A Challenge For The Future

After the short commercial break, the show comes back with “It’s My Time” blaring in the arena and the fans are booing wildly as Triple H and Chyna make their way to the ring. Triple H is carrying a sledgehammer in his hand and Chyna by his side. Together they walk to the ring, making signs to the crowd. He slams the hammer down on the steps a couple of times before walking up and getting into the ring. Climbing to the second rope, he raises the hammer above his head and yells at the fans. Grabbing the mic, he’s ready to speak.

Triple H: Earlier tonight, The Undertaker decided to declare this an open season on the World Wrestling Federation. He said that because he holds The McMahon’s that he holds the power. I hate to tell you Undertaker but you hold nothing. Nothing. Vince McMahon was the figure head of this company, but I HOLD THE POWER!!

Hunter is getting more worked up as he talks and he throws the hammer down to the mat and gets right into the camera.

Triple H: You want to come out here, roll your eyes in the back of your head and try to instill fear into these people? Well come out here and put that fear into me, Undertaker. I don’t fear you. I don’t respect you. You’re nothing but a man who’s made a career out of fear. That ends now Undertaker. Bring your ass out here and I’ll show you exactly what fear is all about.

Ross mentions that The Undertaker is not in the building on this night and says that he’s sure Triple H already knew that. But then he’s surprised when the lights go out and a blue haze fills the arena. The ministry theme begins to play and the Titan-Tron begins to flicker. After a few seconds it becomes clear and it shows The Undertaker standing in the same place as earlier.

The Undertaker: Triple H, you’re making a very grave mistake. A man without fear is a man without anything. You want to step into my darkness and faces the demons that ravage your soul. Look into your own eyes, your own soul, and tell me, is that really what you want to accomplish?

His words are slow, and meant to instill fear but Triple H shows none as he steps up onto the turnbuckles and looks right at the titan-tron.

Triple H: You say that a man without fear is a man without anything, and you’re right. I’ve got nothing to lose, Undertaker, but you, you’ve got everything to lose. The power that you think you have. One shot, it’s all I need to prove that you’re nothing. Your decade of destruction was only because I wasn’t here to beat you.

The Undertaker smirks, and chuckles to himself. He looks down at Paul Bearer who is standing at his side, and then raises his eyes back to the camera.

The Undertaker: You’re a funny, funny man. You want to make a name for yourself? This is one battle that you’re not prepared to fight, and you will take that thought, straight to your grave. Triple H, at Over The Edge, you will become, my sacrifice.

He rolls his eyes back in his head as the scene flickers again. Chyna looks concerned behind Triple H but Hunter is jacked up and ready for a fight now.

Triple H and Undertaker Confrontation-78.4%

11-Strike Like A Rattle Snake

After the final short commercial break, the show comes back set for the main event. Steve Austin has been on the warpath since Backlash, hitting anything that moves and nobody is quite sure where he’s going to strike next. Being the World Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Champion makes him even more difficult to deal with as he seems to know that he can do anything he wants. His opponent for the night was the man of many faces Mankind who has voiced his annoyance at this situation. Tonight he was granted this shot and had vowed to knock some sense into Stone Cold

The match started off with Mankind attempting to talk to Austin, and convince him to stop what he’s been doing. Austin answers back with right hands, backing Mankind into the ropes, and finishing up with a clothesline that sends him to the outside. Austin heads straight out, tossing him into the barricade and grabbing a chair. He lines up and charges, swinging the chair and missing by simple inches as Mankind rolls away. He comes back with a knee to the stomach of the champion and then tossing him into the ring steps. Mankind backs up and then charges, attempting to drive his knee into the face of Austin but ends up finding nothing but steel. Austin is quickly back to his feet and he takes Mankind down with a axe-handle to the back of the head. He continues to stomp away at him before flipping off the fans to a load of boos. Rolling him back in, Austin bounces off the ropes and drives his forearm into Mankind’s head, and then gets back up to stomp him down some more. Mankind crawls to the corner but he’s not able to avoid the Mudhole Stomping from Austin. Austin continues by picking the challenger up and whipping him to the buckles, waits for him to come out and then clotheslines him down. He picks him up for more punishment but Mankind fights back with a rake to the eyes. Austin drops to his knees and then staggers around the ring.

Mankind takes Austin out with a shoulderblock and then some senseless brawling as he hammers the champion all around the ring. A double arm ddt gets him a two count, and a second rope elbow gets him another. Feeling more comfortable on the floor, Mankind takes the fight there and beats Austin around the outside. After about five minutes of Mankind controlling the action on the outside, he makes the mistake of whipping Austin into the barricade and taking too long to set up for another attack. This gives Austin the chance to charge out and connect with a Thesz Press. Mankind’s head hits the mat and he’s dazed for the rest of the match. Which doesn’t last long as Austin tosses him into the ring and grabs a chair. He slides into the ring with the chair and waits for Mankind to get to his feet. The referee warns him but Austin doesn’t care and he cracks Foley in the skull when he gets up. The bell is rung but Austin doesn’t care.

He continues to wait for Foley to get to his feet once again and cracks him for the second time. Mankind doesn’t go down and Austin hits him again, and then again, and after fifth time Mankind finally falls. Through all this Ross is yelling for someone to help Mankind, but even he knows that The Rock is out filming a movie this week and won’t be back until next week. Austin knows this as well and he continues to hit Mankind with several more chair shots before dropping the chair and sliding out of the ring. He grabs a beer from his own personal cooler, slides into the ring and cracks it open, downing the contents. Sliding out, he grabs another beer and once more gets into the ring. This time he cracks it open and goes to drink it but thinks of something different. This time he walks over to Mankind and dumps the beer all over his body. This is the last image of the show as it goes off the air.

Mankind def. Steve Austin via DQ, Steve Austin RETAINS the World Heavyweight Title-88.2/67.4/92.1

[Hewey]

Good show. I liked the segments with The Undertaker and Al Snow. I'm hoping Snow turns heel soon and gets a good feud with a main eventer. Maybe Mankind? Austin's heel attitude is going well for now. But I'm going to have to wait and see what else he does next. Mankind getting beat down was good stuff. Where has Mankind been anyways? I don't remember you using him till now? I like Gangrel becoming Hardcore Champion, He should be a good champion. The stuff with Triple H and Undertaker is going well, But in HHH's interview you made a mistake by mentioning Undertaker's decade of destruction, In April '99 he'd only been in the WWF for 8 years. But it's a small mistake. Their match at Over The Edge should be quite good. Keep up the good work (Y)

[Draevyn]

I actually meant to say his "near" decade of destruction because it would have been almost nine years. Survivor Series would have been nine. Was a mistake on my part by not rereading what I had written. Mankind, well let's just say he was recovering because I was trying to find a use for him. Now that I've kind of found one I've dug him out, and that will become more evident in the next couple weeks. Okay, now onto the news of the week....

-Last night's RAW is WAR show got an overall rating of 66.4%. The TV figures for last night are now in: RAW is WAR drew 860,525 viewers; Monday Nitro drew 335,465 viewers; WWF's house show Wednesday night in North Carolina drew 2,504 fans for a gate of $37,560.

-WWF have decided to release The Legion Of Doom from there contract as they believe that their money could be spent elsewhere. Vince McMahon has been heard saying that nostalgia is not the way to go at this point and he wants to bring in fresh talent. There have been no comments forthcoming from either of the L.O.D members.

WCW Monday Nitro-May 3rd, 1999

Interview with Chris Jericho (64.7%)

Alex Wright beat Norman Smiley (53.3%)

Bad and Buff beat Konnan and Glacier (70.8%)

Interview with Kevin Nash (74.3%)

Interview with Scott Hall (74.4%)

Raven beat Lex Luger (67.6%)

Goldberg beat Chris Jericho and Booker T in a three way dance (77.6%)

Bret Hart beat Chris Benoit (86.8%)

Kevin Nash beat Scott Hall (81.8%)

WCW Thursday Thunder-May 6th, 1999

Interview with Hollywood Hogan (83.9%)

Disco Inferno beat Ernest Miller (67.1%)

Raven and Kanyon beat La Parka and Rey Mysterio Jr. (70.8%)

Scott Hall and Brian Adams beat Goldberg and Billy Kidman (73.5%)

Bad and Buff beat Booker T and British Bulldog (78.6%)

Chris Jericho and Hollywood Hogan beat Konnan and Randy Savage (77.5%)

Bret Hart beat Chris Benoit (85.1%)

WCW Saturday Night-May 8th, 1999

Hector Garza beat Scotty Riggs (43.6%)

Bobby Duncum Jr. beat Brad Armstrong (48.3%)

Norman Smiley and Rey Mysterio Jr. beat Alex Wright and Scott Norton (57.8%)

Disco Inferno beat Vincent (56.0%)

Raven and Kanyon beat Konnan and British Bulldog (69.3%)

ECW Hardcore T.V-May 8th, 1999

John Kronus beat Skull Von Crush (46.2%)

Steve Corino beat Jerry Lynn and Mustafa Saed in a three way dance (58.6%)

Sid Vicious beat Chris Candido (71.2%)

Interview with Sid Vicious (68.0%)

Sabu beat Danny Doring (65.0%)

[Draevyn]

Sunday Night Heat-May 9, 1999

Dark Match: Bart Gunn p. Jeff Hardy-34.6/69.8/50.1

1-This Isn’t Godfather’s First HARDCORE Action

After winning the title from Holly on Raw, Gangrel decided that it was a good idea to defend the title again and make the leader of his group happy. His opponent for the match was someone who had seen “Hardcore” action on quite a few occasions but it was an entirely different type of action. Godfather strutted his stuff to the ring, flanked by several very lovely ladies who bounced and jiggled their way to the ring as well. Gangrel was a bit more serious, making his signature entrance to the ring, spitting the red liquid into the crowd and getting into the ring with his title. Godfather laughs at him for a few seconds and contemplates offering him the “hoes” but offers himself something else instead.

That something else happened to be a solid right hand that rocked Gangrel backwards. Godfather tossed his jacket out of the ring as he bowled over the champion with a hard shoulderblock, followed by an explosive clothesline. Godfather keeps the pressure on with high impact offense, delivering a crushing corner splash which leads to a scoop slam and a legdrop for a two count. Gangrel rolls out of the ring and becomes the first person to introduce weapons into the match, reaching under and pulling a trash can lid out from under the ring and cracking Godfather with it when he leans through the ropes to grab Gangrel. With the weapons now coming out, he reaches under and grabs for something else, bring out a hockey stick this time. He lines up and prepares to hit the man with the stick but Godfather grabs him and uses the hockey stick for a modified russian legsweep.

Godfather sets up to finish Gangrel off, waiting for him to get up and then hoisting him onto his shoulders for the Pimp Drop but Gangrel manages to slide down his back and spin him around, spiking him in the center of the ring with an Implant DDT for the victory. Gangrel grabs his title and slides out of the ring holding the back of his head as he slowly backs up the ramp. Cornette calls this a hard fought victory and assures that there will be many more in Gangrel’s future as champion.

Gangrel p. The Godfather to RETAIN the Hardcore Title-51.8/58.3/56.0

2-An Injury To Report

Michael Cole is the backstage interviewer of the evening and he’s standing against the Sunday Night Heat backdrop with the current Women’s Champion. Sable is decked out in her usual leather, one piece outfit with the towering behemoth known as Nicole Bass standing behind her, grimacing at the camera. Cornette says that even pittbulls run in fear from her.

Michael Cole: Sable...

Before Cole can say anything else Sable grabs the mic. When he attempts to protest he’s snarled at by the monster Bass and he decides it’s best just to back away.

Sable: Nobody came here to hear you speak, Michael. No, every man in this audience came here to see me. And you ladies, we all know that you want to be me. It’s as simple as that. I’m the most sophisticated, beautiful female to ever step foot into a WWF ring. You know it; that’s why you’re jealous. And I don’t blame you. But one woman who found out it wasn’t good to be jealous, was that *BLEEP* Tori.

Sable laughs and Bass snarls.

Sable: She actually thought she had something on me, and now she’s laying in a hospital bed, not able to move a single muscle in her body. You don’t believe me?

She holds up a folder with some papers in it.

Sable: These are her hospital records. They don’t give these to just anyone, but if they think you’re her sister, then they’ll just about give you anything. Not to mention, if you have something that they want. I didn’t care about her, that wasn’t why I got these. I wanted to make sure that she’d never be able to wrestle again, and she won’t. You will never seen Tori in this ring again.

The house fans boo at that announcement but Sable just continues to laugh. As the scene pans out, it reveals someone watching from the darkness. A better angle shows that it’s Ivory who was a victim of that tandem a couple of weeks ago on Raw when Sable decided to make her return.

Ivory Watches A Sable Interview-59.0%

A Thrilling Debut

After a short interview, it was time for a debut of two of the young stars who had previously been poached from World Championship Wrestling. Introduced as Chuck Palumbo, he came to the ring led by his manager Mike Sanders who argued with the fans all the way to the ring, telling them how much better he and his man were. Most of the fans didn’t seem to care and just ignored his words, but he did manage to get under the skin of a few fans who called him out, but Sanders just laughed and headed to the ring. Palumbo never said a word, focused completely on the ring and he slid in, exercising his arms as he stared down his opponent. His opponent happened to be a Heat regular, and young sensation Matt Hardy who was already working out the kinks in his muscles as he waited.

Hardy stepped forward, reaching his hand out for a handshake. Palumbo looked down at it and then spit on Hardy’s hand. The young man didn’t take kindly to having his hand spit on and unleashed a flurry of forearm shivers at the newcomer. Palumbo just shakes them off and delivers a knee to the midsection, dropping the youngster with a straight kick to the face. Hardy is surprised by the kick and he shakes his head, trying to get some feeling going, but Palumbo doesn’t allow him to have a break as he picks Hardy up and tosses him into the ropes. He delivers a knee to the midsection, doubling Hardy over and then a hammering blow to the back. For the next few minutes Palumbo toys with his opponent, letting him get to his feet and then just knocking him back down again. Sanders laughs on the outside, both at what is happening in the ring and at several fans around ringside.

Fans seem to get interested when Palumbo makes the mistake of just facewashing Hardy with his boot and it infuriates Hardy enough to jump to his feet and unleash on the towering newcomer. Sanders is yelling on the outside as Hardy whips Palumbo into the ropes and connects with a dropkick that sends him down. Hardy heads to the second rope and drops a leg but Palumbo moves and connects with a Boot to the Face for the cover and the win. Sanders quickly got into the ring to raise the hand of the big man. Together they pose while the show takes a quick commercial break.

Chuck Palumbo p. Matt Hardy-23.7/62.2/32.1

3-Brawl For All; Or Just Two

Every time the two men enter an arena, it seems they flow together and fine each other. Tonight was no different as cameras found both Al Snow and Bob Holly fighting backstage. They are brawling around the backstage area, using anything within their reach to hit the other with. Several officials rushed to break them up but they got hit as well. They continued to brawl until Holly grabbed a door and slammed it into Snow’s head. Snow fell to the ground and wasn’t moving. Holly spat on him and then made his way off, still holding his back from being beaten around the backstage area. Cornette says that this feud has got to find a way to end itself.

Bob Holly and Al Snow Brawl Backstage-53.2%

4-No Deed Goes Unpunished

Inside the arena, the guitar riffs have already started and Ken Shamrock is on his way to the ring for the main event. He stands on the stage, in all his intensity, before smacking himself on both sides of his head and heading straight for the ring. He slides in the ring and grabs the microphone.

Ken Shamrock: Edge, Bring your ass down here so I can rip your ankle away from your body.

Shamrock throws the microphone down and gets ready for the match as Edge’s theme music hits and he heads to the ring as well.

Ken Shamrock Calls Out Edge-31.0%

5-Carrying Out The Undertaker’s Orders

Shamrock was prepared for Edge who came through the crowd and entered the ring. Shamrock started off by battering the enigma with stiff rights and lefts. Edge attempts to fight back with kicks to the chest and punches of his own but Shamrock just takes him down after ducking a clothesline. The two men wrestle around on the mat until Shamrock manages to get himself in position for a front chancery. Shamrock lifted Edge to his feet and tightened the hold into a choke. After about five seconds the ref realized what was going on and forced him to break it. Before he did, Shamrock delivered two solid knees to the midsection. The ref backs her away but Shamrock just throws him out of the way and goes back in for the attack. This time Edge drives his shoulder in Shamrock’s midsection and pushes him into the corner. He delivers two shoulders to Shamrock and then several right hands to rock him.

Edge continues to hammer away at Shamrock with kicks and punches, before hitting him with a sideslam. Edge hooks the leg but only gets a one count. He climbs to the top rope and waits for Shamrock before delivering a missile dropkick to the face. Once more he covers, and once more he gets a one count. Edge sets up for a Downward Spiral but Shamrock gets out of it with shots to the gut and then connects with an overhead Belly to Belly. Cornette yells it, and it’s happening, as Shamrock snaps and grabs Edge for the Ankle-Lock. Edge struggles, finding his way to the ropes and grabbing hold of them. The ref forces the break, pushing Edge away but while he’s doing this Big Bossman rushes down with his nightstick and smashes Edge in the face. Edge is out and Bossman makes a quick escape as Shamrock moves around the ref again, pulls Edge to the center of the ring and straps on the Ankle-Lock once again. This time Edge isn’t moving and the ref checks on him before calling the match and rewarding Shamrock with the victory. Cornette hypes Shamrock up, calling him the “Most Dangerous Man” and saying that this match is evidence of just that.

Ken Shamrock def Edge by Submission via Bossman int-50.2/63.8/60.5

WCW Slamboree

Scotty Riggs beat Brad Armstrong (42.2%)

Eddy Guerrero beat Juventud Guerrera (66.8%)

La Parka beat Ernest Miller (68.9%)

Sting and Luger beat Brian Adams and Hugh Morrus (70.5%)

Randy Savage beat Perry Saturn (79.9%)

Buff Bagwell beat Konnan (74.4%)

Kevin Nash beat Scott Steiner (81.0%)

Bret Hart beat Chris Benoit (82.7%)

Scott Hall beat Ric Flair (85.9%)

Last night's Sunday Night Heat show got an overall rating of 50.1%. The PPV buyrate report for last night is now in: WCW received 281,423 buys (0.64 buyrate) for WCW Slamboree; The TV figures for last night are now in: Sunday Night Heat drew 623,170 viewers (down by 67,927)

[Hewey]

Good heat. I'm hoping you'll use Godfather more, As he was pretty over in real life and was a fun character. Chuck Palumbo made a decent debut, But I would have debuted him on Raw if you wanted him to make a big impact. Sanders as his manager is good since Sanders has high charisma (I'm assuming he has some high charisma in the game.) I don't really care for the women's division, But Sable was great at the time playing the egotistical bitch. Also, It's nice to see Bossman and Shamrock work together, And I'm wondering what will happen to Test since he got kicked out of the corporation? Maybe he'll join the ministry? Keep up the good work, Looking forward to Raw Is War (Y)

[Draevyn]

Monday Night Raw-May 10th, 1999

Dark Match: Yoshihiro Tajiri def. Scott Taylor-43/69.7/53.3

1-The Take Over Begins

Before the show even begins, the camera is situated in the parking lot, awaiting the arrivals of it’s superstars. Triple H appears a few feet away and he’s walking towards the building with his bag slung over his shoulder. As he approaches the door, a man carrying a walkie-talkie comes from behind the camera view and cuts him off.

Security Agent: I’m sorry sir, but we’ve been asked to keep you from the building. You cannot enter this building.

Triple H is surprised by this, but he chuckles and drops his bag on the ground. Two more security agents come into the picture and stand beside the one who first approached.

Triple H: Who says?

Security Agent: The Undertaker. In the absence of Vince and Shane, he has claimed control of the show. He has asked that you be kept from the building.

Hunter rubs his chin and reaches down, picking up his bag and slinging it over his shoulder once again.

Triple H: Undertaker, huh? I guess the deadman shows fear after all. But that’s fine. He doesn’t want me in the building, then I can wait. Over The Edge, his ass is mine.

Hunter turns and walks away, looking back over his shoulder at the three guards who are finally breathing easily. He chuckles and just walks away, leading into the opening video for Raw.

Hunter Banned From The Building-80.5%

2-When You Beat One Hardy, The Other Comes Hunting

After his debut on Heat the night before against Matt Hardy, Chuck Palumbo decided to conquer both brothers, and challenged Jeff Hardy behind the scenes. Hardy accepted and that was where this match came from. Palumbo was accompanied to the ring by his manager Mike Sanders, while Jeff Hardy came alone. Ross mentioned that Jeff’s brother Matt had taken the night off because of the flu.

Hardy ducked a kick attempt by Palumbo, bounded up the buckles and immediately hit his Whisper In The Wind, taking the big man down. Sanders screams on the mat for Palumbo to get in gear, but he has a hard time as Hardy rocks him with some well placed punches. Jeff attempts a whip into the ropes but Palumbo reverses it before taking him down with a big boot straight to the chest. By the look on Hardy’s face, his heart might have stopped from the impact of that kick. He rolls to his stomach and crawls towards the ropes. He tries to pull himself up with the middle rope but Chuck puts his foot on the back of Hardy’s head and forces his throat onto the bottom rope, cutting off his air supply. Palumbo turns around and argues with the ref while Sanders gets in Hardy’s face and then slaps him hard. When the ref questions him he denies everything, throwing his hands up in mock innocence. As soon as the ref turns his back he delivers a solid right hand to the Hardy’s jaw.

Hardy rolls into the ring where he’s pulled up and hit with a backbreaker, hook of the leg. 1..2..Hardy kicks out. This earns him several right hands from Palumbo. To Chuck’s surprise Hardy fires off several right hands of his own, fighting his way to a standing position. He staggers Chuck backwards and then bounces off the ropes, looking for a leaping clothesline but Palumbo grabs him and drills him into the mat with a powerslam. Palumbo gets to his feet, sets up, and delivers a Jungle Kick straight to the jaw, hooking the leg and picking up the victory. Sanders quickly scampers into the ring, raising his man’s hand and celebrating like he had been the one to pick up the victory.

Chuck Palumbo p. Jeff Hardy-31/61.5/39.4

3-One Shot, That’s All You Get

Backstage D’Lo Brown is once again having a conversation with Scorpio. To nobodies surprise, it’s over the European Title which resides in the possession of D’Lo at this moment.

Scorpio: All I’m asking for is a chance. You give me a shot at the title and win or lose, I’ll have your back for the rest of your career.

D’Lo Brown: Haven’t you got my back anyway? Or are you just using me to get to this title?

D’Lo appears to be angered at this conversation, but Scorpio shakes his head.

Scorpio: That’s not what I mean, and you know it. All I want is a chance to prove myself.

D’Lo Brown: If it’s a chance to prove yourself that you want, then you don’t need this title to do it. But, I’ll tell you what. I’ll give you a match tonight, and if you beat me then I’ll give you a shot at the title at Over The Edge

Scorpio smiles, happy at the chance he’s being given. He picks up his things and leaves the room. D’Lo smiles, but it slowly fades.

Scorpio Challenges D’Lo Brown For The Title, D’Lo Accepts Non-Title-55.7%

4-How Much Is The Intercontinental Title Worth To You?

After weeks of battling back and forth, Val Venis had finally had enough of Rob Van Dam, challenging him to a fight. Both men had valid reasons to claim their shots for the Intercontinental Championship but they were looking to settle it here. Van Dam came out with a microphone, adressing Val Venis before the match.

Rob Van Dam: You know, I don’t know where all the hostility comes from. I mean, come on man, how much is the title worth to you? Is it worth getting your ass kicked by the Whole ****ing Show. Seriously, you just can’t keep up, because you know one thing. It’s easy being me, R-V-D

He then strolls to the ring to boos from the crowd. When Val’s music hits, he waits for nothing, running headlong to the ring and sliding in, exchanging punches with Van Dam. They go punch for punch until Van Dam does the splits to avoid a punch. Van Dam puts his feet up and flips Venis over, drawing an “OOOOHH” from the fans. Val is quickly back on his feet, and he tries a clothesline but Van Dam ducks and hits a back kick to Venis’s stomach. Val hunches over, holding his stomach and receives a quick kick the face, standing him straight up. Van Dam wows the crowd again with a standing spinning back kick that floors Val. Standing moonsault gets a two count for Venis. Once again Van Dam shows his cockiness, hopping to the second rope and doing his signature finger taunts. He doesn’t see Venis getting up, and taunts a bit too much. Val runs in, flips upside down and delivers a modified powerbomb from the corner. He hooks the leg but only gets a two count of his own.

Venis shows his anger by laying a beating on Van Dam, before getting to his feet, leaping high in the air and driving his knee straight down into Van Dam’s forehead. He pulls him to his feet, whips him to the ropes and connects with a spinning spinebuster for another two count. Fans began to warm to the fact that Venis was solidly in control when he pulled Van Dam up, whipping him into the ropes and delivering knees to the stomach before he can rebound. With each knee, Van Dam drops to his knees and has to be pulled back to his feet for the next one.

Val heads to the top rope, setting up for his Money Shot splash but Van Dam moves out of the way. Rob quickly gets back to his feet, leaps to the top rope and hits a Moonsault Press for a two count. He’s not done as he hits the ropes and delivers a Rolling Thunder senton splash for another two count. He’s quite aggravated by the constant kick outs from Venis and decides to finally seal the match, leaping to the top rope once more. He sets up for his Five Star Frog Splash but Goldust charges to the ring and slides in, cutting off the ring. Van Dam leaps off, but instead of hitting the splash, he connects with a thrust kick to the chest of Goldust, sending him into the ropes.

By this time Val has gotten to his feet, and he sees Goldust in the ring. Together they whip Goldust into the ropes and go for a double clothesline but he ducks, hits the other side and takes them both out with a clothesline of his own. He then rolls to the outside of the ring, backing up the ramp. Both Van Dam and Venis are on their feet, staring down the champion.

Rob Van Dam Battles Val Venis to a No Contest via Goldust Interference-69.9/71/74.8

5-Ross Speaks With The Great One

There is a quick commercial break hyping the introduction of WWF’S NEW SHOW entitled Smackdown which is named after one of The Rock’s catchphrases. This leads us back to the show where Jim Ross is shown in a studio setting, with The Rock beside him.

Jim Ross:Rock, I’d like to thank you for being here tonight, and I know you’ve got a lot on your plate, but after the actions of “Stone Cold” Steve Austin over the last couple of weeks, I know you’ve got to have something to say about that.

The Rock straightens his collar and dramatically pulls the sunglasses from his face. He look straight into the camera instead of looking at Ross when he speaks.

The Rock: You’re damn right The Rock has something to say about that. You see, The Rock warned you for months just what kind of a guy Steve Austin is, and nobody seemed to listen. Now you’re listening, aren’t you. Steve, The Rock gives you credit. You beat him in the middle of the ring not once, but twice, no excuses. But you can look into The Rock’s beady eyes right now, you didn’t finish The Rock off, because he still sits here before you in this chair. So The Rock is asking, no, The Rock is demanding that you step into that ring one more time and defend that title.

Jim Ross: That is a huge challenge, but we witnessed Austin obliterate Mankind with a chair last week, and he has declared that he will do it again tonight.

The Rock: Well, The Rock isn’t brain dead like Mick Foley so he’s going to see those chair shots coming. Mick has been hit in the head so many times that it’s just another day to him so it doesn’t phase him too much. But Austin, if you think you’re going to have that chance at Over The Edge then The Rock is going to give you a chance. You and The Rock Austin, one on one for your title, but not just any match. No, The Rock wants you in a last man standing. Because Austin, you may knock The Rock down, but you’ll never keep him down.

He flips the glasses out once more and slips them back onto his face, and uses one finger to push them up his nose.

Jim Ross: Well, once again I’d like to tha- -

The Rock holds up his hand to cut Ross off, and then uses the tip of his finger to pull his sunglasses down to the edge of his nose.

The Rock: If You Smell.....What The Rock....Isssssssss.....COOKING!!

He then quickly gets out of his seat and walks away before Ross even has a chance to say anything else. The scene fades away.

The Rock Int. (Challenges Austin To Last Man Standing)-95.9%

6-Friendly Battle Goes Bad

Earlier in the night D’Lo Brown agreed to give Scorpio what he called a test match to see if he could handle a title match at Over The Edge. This made Scorpio happy and he was all smiles as he made his way to the ring, stopping to dance at the top of the ramp and shake the hands of the fans at ringside. He does his front flip over the top rope to land in the center of the ring before developing a little break dance in the center of the ring. D’lo is almost the exact opposite of Scorpio as he looks all business and doesn’t even attempt to slap the hands of the fans, drawing a few scattered boos but more cheers then boos. He gets in the ring with his title firmly over his shoulder and he stands in the corner while the ref checks for any objects he might have been carrying. He lets the ref take the title, but only after kissing it and pointing at Scorpio declaring ”You’re not getting this”.

Scorpio chuckles, thinking that D’Lo is just joking. He even steps forward and holds his hand out for a handshake. For a few seconds D’Lo just looks at it, but then he finally shakes it after a bit more encouragement from Scorpio. The two men immediately hook up in the center of the ring and Scorpio surprises the champ with an arm drag. D’Lo gets back to his feet in the corner and looks at Scorpio, shocked. He doesn’t wait though, charging in and looking for a clothesline but Scopio ducks and connects with a dropkick that sends Brown to the mat. D’Lo is flabbergasted but he gets back to his feet and is backed into the ropes. Scorpio goes for a back hand but D’Lo ducks under it and pokes his ‘friend” in the eye with his thumb. D’Lo hammers him down on the ropes before whipping him in and connecting with a huge leaping leg lariat that gets him a two count. Shaky head legdrop gets him another two. Scoop slam has D’Lo going up top for his Lo Down but Scorpio slips out of the way and D’Lo finds nothing but canvas.

Scorpio sets up and delivers two big clothesline which both take D’Lo to the mat. He’s shaking like he’s channelling the spirit of The Warrior but he misses the third clothesline and is driven into the mat with a short powerbomb. D’Lo is too exhausted to follow up and he just lays backwards, looking up at the lights. Scorpio is the first one up after this and he slowly climbs to the top rope, looking for his Diss That Don’t Miss but much like D’Lo he finds nothing but canvas. D’Lo quickly gets to his feet and hits a low dropkick that rolls Scorpio completely out of the ring. Brown is up, and he wobbles his head in cockiness. The ref leans over the ropes to check on Scorpio, which has nobody watching the other side of the ring where Droz and Albert charge in, spinning D’Lo around and hitting a Double Choke Bomb from Albert, followed by a Sit Out Powerbomb from Droz. They quickly slide out of the ring and hunch down beside it, which actually looks a bit comical to see Albert trying to hide himself. Scorpio finally recovers on the outside of the ring and he rolls in, seeing D’Lo down rolls over him and hooks the leg, securing the victory and his title match at Over The Edge

As soon as the bell rings Droz and Albert rush up the aisle. This time Scorpio sees them leaving and realizes what happened. He attempts to apologize to D’Lo but the champion isn’t buying it and he shoves Scorpio away. The ref has the belt but D’Lo yanks it out of his hands and leaves the ring, looking pissed off while Scorpio just shakes his head and tries to apologize from the ring.

Scorpio p. D’Lo Brown via Droz and Albert Int-44.3/68/56.9

7-Is This What Revenge Looks Like

The after math of the previous match is cut short when Ross exclaims that something is happening backstage and says that there is a camera back there to find out what is going on. The scene fades to the backstage where a huge fire has erupted just outside a locker room door. Several officials are there, screaming for someone to get the fire department. They try to get close, looking to get into the room as Chyna’s voice can be heard from inside the room. She’s screaming for help and the officials are screaming for the fire department. Ross is yelling for someone to get some help for Chyna as the show goes to commercial.

Chyna Trapped In Her Locker Room-75.5%

8-Hardcore Bloodcore

Since winning the Hardcore Title a little over a week ago, Gangrel has declared that he would defend the title against anyone. This was something several superstars were looking forward to, and the first in line was the man who was credited as helping Gangrel achieve this title in Al Snow. While Gangrel came out to his usual entrance, Snow came out carrying “Head” in his arms and screaming at him through most of his entrance. Most fans weren’t sure what to think about this, so they stayed quite quiet. Snow climbed to the apron but was quickly dispatched back to the floor by a running knee to the ribs. Gangrel quickly head to the outside as well, picking up Al’s own mannequin and belting him in the face with it. This seems to bring the fans out of their reverie but their cheers are directed in the wrong direction as they start a “Brood” chant for Gangrel. Out comes the usual weapons for a hardcore match. Gangrel winds up and hits Snow with a trash can lid, followed by a broomstick which breaks across Snow’s back. He makes a mistake by going for an inverted double arm suplex that is blocked when Snow starts driving his head into the Gangrel’s breast plate.

Gangrel releases the hold on Snow’s arms and takes a dropkick just below the chin. He goes down and Snow shows his daredevil ability as he uses the barricade as a launch pad for a moonsault...which he hits. Snow is back to his feet and he raises his hands in the air, this time eliciting a cheer from the crowd. He waits for Gangrel to get back to his feet and goes for a kick to the stomach which is caught, but the enzuigiri that follows is not caught and Gangrel goes down in a heap. Al searches under the ring, but finally gives up as he can’t find what he’s looking for. An exclamation point is put on it when he screams ”It’s not here!” at Head which is laying on the mat. He picks it up, and grabs it’s hair hard before ramming it into the post and screaming ”Shut Up” at it. As it hits the post Snow sighs deeply and smiles, seemingly quieting the voices in his head.

He grabs Gangrel to pick him up but Gangrel fires off a shot to the midsection and then rakes Snow’s eyes. He gets up and tosses him head first into the barricade. Gangrel takes control again with a running knee lift to the side of the head before rolling Snow into the ring. He goes to the top rope, and appears like he’s going to go for a moonsault but Snow gets up and shoves his feet out from under him. Snow follows that up with a belly to back suplex from the top rope, but it only gets him a two count. Snow gets back to his feet and is getting ready for his Snow Plow but the voices come back and he once again begins screaming at the mannequin head on the outside of the ring. The ref is confused, thinking he’s screaming at him but it doesn’t matter as Hardcore Holly races to the ring with a steel chair and obliterates Snow with a well placed chair shot straight to the back of the head. Snow goes down and Holly smiles, pointing at Snow and telling Gangrel to pin him. Gangrel will take a victory any way he gets one and he does make the pin, picking up the title and retaining his title. But....

WWF Hardcore Title Match: Gangrel p. Al Snow via Hardcore Holly Int to RETAIN the Hardcore Title-58.3/61.4/62.6

9-No Rest For The Champion

.....Holly grabs the mic after the match, and after kicking Snow out of the ring, declares...

Hardcore Holly: Now that that is taken care of, let’s get one thing straight bucky. The only reason you have that title is because of that piece of crap right there.

He points to Snow who is trying to crawl across the floor.

Hardcore Holly: So we’ve got a little problem here. Problem Solved.

With that Holly hits Gangrel with the microphone and the bell rings, bringing us an impromptu match which apparently is for the title. Gangrel crawls to the corner where he’s stomped into the mat by the former champion. Holly looks strong in the early part of the match, mostly because Gangrel had already wrestled only a few minutes earlier while Holly was completely fresh. Gangrel does manage to reverse an irish whip and finally hits his clutching arm suplex. Holly rolls from the ring, attempting to get his game back on, but it’s only a charade as he grabs a frying pan and hits Gangrel with it when he reaches out to grab Holly. Hardcore quickly rolls in and makes the cover, only getting a two count.

Snow is finally recovering on the outside and is once again yelling at “Head” which he has retrieved from the other side of the ring. After a few seconds of yelling at the thing, he glances over his shoulder and has an evil twinkle in his eye as he nods. This brings him back to his feet and he slides in the ring, taking a giant swing at Holly, and missing. Holly tackles him to the mat and punches away. Snow rolls out of the ring and Holly turns around, straight into an Impaler from Gangrel who quickly makes the cover, getting the pin and the win. He quickly slides out of the ring and backs up the aisle while the ref races to give him his title. Holly looks pissed but Al just keeps whispering things to the “Head” and laughing at Holly. Ross declares that this feud is not over as we head to commercials.

WWF Hardcore Title Match: Gangrel p. “Hardcore” Bob Holly via Al Snow Int-54.8/66.4/59.3

10-This Is What We Came For

When the show comes back from commercial, the Ministry Of Darkness without The Brood is heading towards the ring. Ross goes through the history of The Undertaker and mentions that it looks like he’s on a collision course with Triple H. He mentions that the fans aren’t really for either of these men since they both have their selfish reasons for what they’re doing. He stops talking when The Undertaker takes the microphone.

The Undertaker: Tonight....

His voice is deep and he speaks slowly for dramatic effect.

The Undertaker: Tonight, we begin where we left off. We’ve destroyed the upper echelon of the World Wrestling Federation. Shane McMahon, Vince McMahon and Stephanie McMahon are now within our control, and there is nothing that anybody can do about it. So we’re here for what we’ve wanted all along. We’re here to take over this company, and bring the darkest days upon everyone.

He passes the microphone to Paul Bearer who turns up his nose and makes the face that he’s known for.

Paul Bearer: OhhhhhhhYesssssss! When my Undertaker makes a plan, nothing stands in his way. Death is the only certainty in this life, and it’s exactly what my Undertaker brings. Death to the WWF, and death to anyone who stands in his way. We have made “him” proud.

Bearer is about to speak when the lights go out and “It’s My Time” hits on the speakers bringing forth Hunter Hearst Helmsley sans Chyna. Undertaker looks intense and he snarls at the entrance. Hunter has a mic in his hand and he uses it immediately.

Triple H: Nobody cares about your mission, because at Over The Edge your destiny ends. Undertaker, you’ve been putting the fear into people for almost ten years, but you’ll never make it to that number. All you had to do was let the McMahon’s go, but you just couldn’t do it. But, you’re not going to take over this show. This is my show. This is where I reign supreme.

Helmsley looks down at everyone standing in the match. The Acolytes step forward and push the ropes down as they stare at Hunter. Undertaker takes the mic back.

The Undertaker: In case your eye sight is failing you, you’re just a little out numbered.

Hunter looks at the ring again before putting the microphone down on the steel grating. He reaches down and pulls his shirt off while slowly walking towards the ring. The shirt gets tossed into the crowd as he charges the ring, sliding in and immediately going straight for The Undertaker. He’s cut off before he gets there by Faarooq and Bradshaw who beat him down in the center of the ring. The other three members of The Ministry who are in the ring watch on with glee. Bradshaw hits him with a huge lariat, directing him right into a spinebuster by Faarooq. They hold him open as Viscera lines up and drops his 500 pound frame down on Triple H. Undertaker steps over him, and gets down real close.

The Undertaker: If this is what you had in mind, then I’m going to really enjoy this. Your prophecy has just been written; and at Over The Edge; it shall be read and carried out. Triple H, you and the entire Corporation will Rest In Peace.

The Ministry music hits again and they pose before heading out of the ring together. Triple H begins to cough and he spits up a mouthful of blood on the canvas while Ross and Lawler speculate that he could have internal bleeding.

The Ministry Are Interupted By Triple H-61.0%-Viscera and The Acolytes Were Lost In An Interview Of This Length

11-World Title Rematch; DTA

After what had happened to Mankind last week during his title match, he was granted a rematch for the title at this Raw. He came to the ring without his mask on this night, sporting a huge bandage on the top of his head which is soaked in blood. He gets a few sympathy cheers from the fans, but they don’t open up until the glass breaks, and then it’s a loud reaction for Austin. It’s a mixed reaction, but it’s loud nonetheless. Austin makes a beeline straight for the ring, rolling in and engaging in a huge fisticuffs battle with the Hardcore Icon. Austin finally gets the upperhand with a knee to the stomach before battling him back into the corner with solid right hands. He finally takes off his vest and stomps Mankind down to the mat, before walking out and charging back in for a knee. Mankind rolls out of the way, letting Austin drive his own knee into the buckles. Austin comes out holding his knee and Mankind shows shades of Dude Love with some Sweet Shin Music and the double arm ddt. He makes a cover and gets a one count before Austin rolls out of the ring.

Austin massages his knee, but he’s cut off when Mankind rolls out of the ring and takes him down with a clothesline. He’s at home on the floor as he pulls Austin up and delivers a suplex onto the concrete. Mankind heads to the apron and sets up for his Cactus Elbow that never happens because Austin rolls out of the way. Mick goes back to the floor and picks Austin up, but this time he gets several punches to the stomach followed by three to the head. Foley is on dream street and Austin is back in control as he throws Mick into the ring. A whip to the ropes followed by the Thesz Press has the fans cheering again, and Austin rolls to the outside to grab the chair for the second time in as many weeks. He sets up, and waits for Mankind. The ref is there to admonish him, telling him he’ll be disqualified if he does this, but Austin doesn’t care.

He does care though when ”The Big Show” Paul Wight walks from behind the curtain and begins his slow walk towards the ring. He points at Austin and yells things at him. Austin drops the chair and backs away from Foley. The distraction gives Foley the chance to recover and he knocks Austin down with a clothesline, followed by a suplex. Quite a bit of brawling until Foley goes for another double arm ddt, only to find himself on the receiving end of an attempted Stone Cold Stunner. Foley pushes him away, into the ropes, and gets him with The Mandible Claw. Foley has the move in and Ross is declaring the match over.

BIG BOOT! Big Show enters the ring and nails Foley with a huge boot straight to the face. The bell is rang but Big Show isn’t done as he pulls Foley to his feet and wraps his huge hands around Foley’s neck. Austin has gotten to his feet and is all smiles as the fans boo. Wight lifts Foley up and drills him into the mat with a huge chokeslam. Austin grabs the microphone.

WWF World Title Match: Mankind def. Steve Austin© by DQ via Paul Wight Interference-92.4/64.4/83.8-Mankind Is Not Physically At His Best

12-Challenge Accepted

.....Austin steps to the ropes and raises his arms in the air. He gets down from the buckles and walks right into the chest of The Big Show. He gulps hard and his gaze slowly moves up to the smiling face of Wight. He backs up a bit and continues to stare at Wight, before extending his hand. Wight looks at him for a few seconds, and then down at the hand before accepting. The two shake hands to wild boos, but Austin isn’t done because he still has the mic in his hand.

”Stone Cold” Steve Austin: Now I heard somebody back there flapping their gums about how I’d beaten him, but I hadn’t finished him off. I’ve heard it all before and the fact is, I’ve already beaten you Rocky so I have nothing left to prove. But if you want me to knock your head off and put this boot up your ass one more time, then you’ve got it. But trust me, one more match isn’t going to make a difference. And that’s the bottom line.....Because Stone Cold Said So

Austin’s music hits once more and the booing is still going. They shake hands again and hold their arms up as the show goes off the air.

Steve Austin Int (Accepted Last Man Standing Match)-91.6%

Ugh. I've had this show simulated since the last update, but I've struggled to write it. Which is exactly why this show sucked. The basic premise in my head was cool, but for some reason I couldn't pull it off. Anyway, this diary is back and I should have more updates quicker then I've been doing.

[SpiceDawg]

Wow, good to see this back. I had pretty much given up and declared it dead. Now, let's see if I can remember all the stories that were going forward.

Raw Thoughts:

Take Over Begins:Not really sure where I stand with the current Undertaker v. Corporation feud. It definitely makes oodles more sense the crap the real WWF used to pay things off such as Vince being behind his own torment in order to cost Austin the title after he had made sure Austin kept the title at Backlash (doesn't make sense but yeah, it's what WWF gave us). At the same time, I think the whole kidnapping of the McMahons is really unrealistic and silly. Now, we've got basically two heels feuding in the top program. Unless Hunter is going to go face after only being heel for over a month. Or is 'Taker, a kidnapper, supposed to be the face? I realize this is the Attitude era where we have shades of grey but the fact is, money is made when we have a clear cut face & heel. I just don't think either guy should be face which makes this a hard storyline to get behind. Oh well, I'll continue to give you the benefit of the doubt at this point. Maybe I'm missing out on the bigger picture here.

Palumbo v. Hardy: I had totally forgot about Palumbo and Sanders being in this diary. I do feel that Sanders as a manager for Palumbo is a really good idea but I'm sure I said that when they debuted. Sanders must have oodles of Charisma points and Palumbo is pretty capable in the ring. Another good outing for Palumbo and I'm already sensing the seeds planted for an exantual split between Sanders & Palumbo. I'd say that could work since Palumbo would make a decent babyface and Sanders is a definite heel. It would be nice for Sanders to eventually get a singles push. I'll just enjoy the slow simmer for now.

I would like to mention it's interesting that Palumbo & Hardys get spoltighted on Raw when guys like Big Show & Foley even have trouble being on the show in the past. Maybe with TEW, you will be able to fix that time and wrestler management issues. Seriously, Foley and Show shouldn't be left off Raw. Especially is these guys are getting on.

One Shot: I'm liking the story between D Lo & Scorpio. I also like you aren't going with the typical wrestling route where D Lo is oblivious that Scorpio could be using him for a title shot. Of course, I'm sure Scorpio will still double cross him but it's good that D Lo is still being alert.

Intercontinental Title Worth: Not sure if WWF would allow RVD to throw out the f-shot even if it was bleeped. They did still have kids in the audience even if it was the Attitude Era. I'm sure censor groups would be all over them with the use of the word. Maybe they would get away with it if RVD didn't say it too often. The match turned out to be really good and definitely better then anything WWF would have put out on Raw at the time. A little disappionting with the screw job finish but I recognize the reasoning for it. A triple threat for Over the Edge should be really entertaining. I'm getting a feeling that RVD might be walking out with the title. I do think Goldust will need to do something big in order to not get lost in this feud. At this point, he is coming off as a lame duck champ.

Quick question, I'm not familair with TEW so I was wondering at the end of a match which number went with which stat. I'm assuming it isn't the same as EWR. I doubt Palumbo & Hardy pulled out a 61.5 crowd reaction (which for EWR, that number would have been in the CR slot).

Rock Interview: Good to see WWF get another wrestling program. You seem to have a lot of talent that rarely gets used on your shows. I sort of wish you came up with a new name other then Smackdown but I guess, I'd rather you work on your creative stories then spend time on a new name for the show. I'm still undecided on how the face turn of Rock and the heel turn of Austin went down. Especially now with no McMahon's in sight and I really believe you need them in order to get the crowd to boo Austin. I do think there is definitely some legs left in the Austin & Rock feud. A Last Man Standing match should be killer and would probably pop a decent buy rate. Though I really hope Mankind doesn't get left behind in all this. I'm sort of hoping he finds his way in the mix.

Scorp v. D Lo: I'm really surprised that your stats are so low. I can understand the fans not really being into the guys but I would have thought they could pull out a good match rating. Maybe the guys stats are much lower then I had thought. Anyway, I really enoyed the story of this match. Especially with Scorpio playing the babyface while D Lo showing more heel tendencies. I do think it will be revealed eventually that Scorpio had hired Droz & Albert to take out D Lo. Right now, I'm just enjoying the road to the eventual pay off. It's nice to see Droz & Albert being used on Raw.

Revenge: Oh boy, this angle with Chyna is exactly the kind of stuff that gets me rolling my eyes. One of the reason I have trouble getting behind guys like 'Taker & Kane. Besides, I thought Chyna was in the hospital after what happend to her at Backlash?

Hardcore Blood: I totally forgot Gangrel won the title. Definitely a wierd choice as champion since he isn't really full of any cred at this point. It's also nice to see someone totally fresh get elevated. I'm loving the growing insanity of Al Snow and seeing him totally lose all sense of reality. Is Snow still considered a face at this point? The Snow & Hardcore feud is continued by Holly returning the favour from the week before. Nothing really innovative but sometimes, the simpler stuff is what works.

No Resting:I'm getting the feeling we have another triple threat for a title on our hands. I'm not sure if i like the idea of having two three way feuds leading into a PPV. Maybe I'm wrong and the Snow/Hardcore will move away from the title. Gangrel doesn't really have any other challengers. At least, Gangrel definitely isn't coming off as lame duck as Goldust is. I have a feeling Gangrel could have a serious run as champ on his hands.

This is what we came for: Not me! How did HHH get in the arena after he was banned? Despite that nit pick, I did enjoy the promo from Hunter because it was well written. It didn't drag on and on like a HHH promo does now in WWE. With HHH galiantly going against the whole group on his own, he may very well be in line for a face turn already. I don't think it should happen. On the other hand, I don't see the value in a heel v. heel at Over the Edge. At this point, this feud is really confusing me. Despite that, I did really enjoy how this segment came off and it definitely made HHH more sympathetic and cheer-able.

World Title Rematch: Why was Mankind only getting sympathy cheers? He would have definitely been a main event level face at this time and he usually got really good pops. He would have been right below Rock and Austin in overness. At least, we had both Foley and Show on Raw tonight. This match was going pretty smoothly until the end. I like swerves and Show turning was a swerve. BUT he had only turned face since Wrestlemania which was only two months ago. I can't say I'm a fan of such a sudden turn back to heel. I know WWF did do it in real life but I didn't really like it then either. At least, it gives Mankind and Show something to do on top. The turn does give some added sizzle to Raw and makes tonight feel a little more special.

Challenge Accepted: I almost thought I was going to eat my words with the Show heel turn until the handshake happend. Now the main event for Over the Edge is set and it should be good.

A show that definitely had a big time feel with the heel turn and the HHH beat down. I'd say it was one of the better shows you did. I also feel there where a few flaws but I've already mentioned them. I don't think any of them will have too much long term damage. A lot of things are more of a wait and see where you go with it. I did enjoy the show and I eagerly look forward to next Raw.

I still feel you have some management issues. It is too bad the tag champs got totally missed this week. Actually, you rarely see them on the show. Maybe guys like Palumbo should be kept on Heat for now?

[Draevyn]

-It appears like Hawk and Animal of The Legion Of Doom are finished with World Wrestling Federation, at least for now. Hawk and Animal were given their walking papers only a day after Raw where WWF was criticized for not using their television time wisely. WWF felt that they had no place for the aging workers at this time.

-They weren’t the only people given the axe this week as WWF completely decimated their women’s division by releasing Sable. Ivory, Tori and Nicole Bass all on the same day. It appears like WWF is hoping their fans completely forget the feud that had been going on. The Women’s title has been suspended and taken off the website already.

-Despite the releases that happened this week, the WWF has been in talks with former WCW wrestler, ”Lord” Steven Regal. Apparently the talks were of bringing him in with former ECW star, Tajiri. They’re looking to bring Regal in using the gimmick he used in WCW as a true blueblood, while Tajiri serves as his bodyguard. Not sure how that’s going to play out but only time will tell.

-Kurt Angle has resigned with WWF. His contract was set to expire this month but he signed on for a one year extension. He has been telling friends that he is just about ready to be called up to the main roster, and speculation has already begun on feuds for him when he gets there. There is talk of him being placed into the already brimming Intercontinental Title scene.

-There have been rumours circulating that creative has fumbled the original Ministry storyline and are looking to wrap it up as quick as possible. With the way things are now, it could still take them at least two months to fully wash their hands of the mess.

Current Backlash Card

Last Man Standing Match:

WWF World Title Match:

“Stone Cold” Steve Austin© vs The Rock

WWF Tag Team Title Match:

Canadian Country vs The Impact Players or The New Age Outlaws

WWF Tag Team Title Number One Contenders Match:

The Impact Players vs The New Age Outlaws

Intercontinental Title Match:

Goldust© vs Val Venis vs Rob Van Dam

WCW Monday Nitro Results

Interview with Diamond Dallas Page (70.8%)

Vincent beat Glacier (45.9%)

Ernest Miller beat Billy Kidman (54.7%)

Booker T and Chris Benoit beat Chris Jericho and Brian Adams (69.8%)

Interview with Chris Jericho (75.6%)

Hollywood Hogan and Perry Saturn beat Diamond Dallas Page and Hardcore Hak (77.5%)

Sting and Luger beat Scott Hall and Kanyon (70.8%)

Kevin Nash beat Scott Steiner (77.1%)

[Hewey]

Glad to see this one back. Raw Is War was good. I enjoyed The Undertaker/Triple H segment, Though, I fear their match will have low crowd heat since both men are top heels. I'm glad to see Big Show back, As he's just too much of a hoss not be used. All though I don't wanna see him fight Mankind again, It would definitely be a good way to put him over as a giant. Rock/Austin in a last man standing match should be good. Though, I fear Rock will look bad if he loses three matches in a row to Austin. And Austin is just starting to come into his own as a heel, So he shouldn't drop the title. I wouldn't have fired the women, Especially Sable. She was one of the WWF's biggest stars at the time and a great heel. Sure, Women's wrestling sucks, But Sable was a good character. Not sad to see LOD go, They were just worthless at this point. Looking at the Over The Edge card, I totally forgot about the whole tag team division. You should definitely use them more often. Keep up the good work (Y)