Submitted by Rajah on May 19, 2003 at 22:42:43
Christian Interview
-The show opens with the cage down, and Christian in the cage saying that the match with Goldberg should not happen, because people don’t want to see the New People’s Champion get injured. Austin comes out. Austin says that the match isn’t until later, and that Goldberg isn’t even here yet, and the match will go down, no matter what. And Austin starts to wonder why Christian is even out here. Christian says that he saw Austin backstage, and Austin gave him a "Number 1" hand gesture, and thought he was on first. Austin said that he was giving him the middle finger. Christian thinks that Austin is picking on him because Rock said Christian was his new favorite wrestler. Austin gets a little ticked, and tells Christian to knock it off before he pulls him out of the IC Battle Royal." Rob Van Dam comes out. RVD enters the ring, while Austin and Christian look on angrily. RVD says that he heard Austin from the back, and as a former IC Champ, he is entering the Battle Royal, and plans on leaving as the IC Champ. Christian says that if RVD is so great, why not take his place and fight Goldberg tonight? Austin thinks Christian is full of crap. He asks the fans that if they want to see Christian get his greasy ass whipped in the steel cage tonight, they should give a hell yeah, and they oblige. RVD asks that if they want to see RVD walk out the IC Champ, they should give an RVD, and they oblige. Christian asks if they want to see him get the night off, they should give a Christian Rules, but they fail to humor him. Austin says that they should both stop ripping off his material. And if Christian keeps it up, not only will he be kicked out of the Battle Royal, but he'll get a Stunner. BOOM! RVD's partner Kane comes to the ring and takes a mic. He and RVD may be tag team partners, and they might be friends, but come Judgment Day, he is going to win the Battle Royal. No one, including Van Dam, is going to stop him. RVD says that he hears his partner, but if winning the IC Title means throwing Kane over the top, he'll find a way to do it. Austin says that he sense a bit of tension, and the way to relieve tension is with some beer. Raw Co-GM Eric Bischoff comes out and tells them all to cut the crap. Austin says that he has everything under control, but Bischoff disagrees. There will be no Beer Bash tonight. Last week, he said that he would raise the bar this show. And as luck would have it, he was thinking about RVD and Kane. He signed them in a match, defending their Tag Titles tonight against a team that they have never faced before, a team that might be one of, if not the best tag teams in the history of this industry.Kane & RVD vs. Legion of Doom (Road Warriors)
-Whaaaaaaaat a ruuuuuuuuuuush With the familiar phrase, Hawk and Animal, the Legion of Doom come to the ring, and the match will begin immediately. RVD and Animal start off. Van Dam hits the monkey flip, then a spinning heel kick. Animal wrenches RVD's arm, and the tagged-in Hawk hits him off the second rope 1-2-shoulder up. Hawk brings RVD down. He ducks an enziguri, but RVD hits a mule kick. Tag to Kane. Kane knocks Hawk down, then elbows Animal into the corner. Clothesline to Hawk and a Big Boot to Animal. Sidewalk slam on Hawk, and Kane goes up top for a flying clothesline on Animal. Kane calls for the end and chokes Hawk, then Animal. They push him away. Hawk dropkicks Kane into the ropes and Animal clotheslines him over. RVD goes up top and takes out Hawk and pins, but Animal breaks the pin. One-handed powerbomb by Animal. Animal lifts RVD and Hawk goes up for the Doomsday Device, but RVD ducks and trips up Animal. Kane comes in and takes Animal down, as RVD goes up for the Five Star 1-2-3!In the back, Victoria and Stevie confront Trish Stratus. Victoria antagonizes Trish for losing her Title. But in their hardcore match tonight, when she takes away Trish's looks, that's something she'll never be able to get back. Fade Out.
Triple H comes up to Jericho and says that this place is pretty historical. One year ago here, Kevin Nash tore his muscle. Jericho says that it's ironic because now he's fighting the guy who tore Triple H's quad two years ago. Triple H lets the comment slide and says that Jericho went from nobody to Undisputed Champion, so imagine what it would do for his career if he tore Kevin Nash's quad. Jericho imagines what it would do for Triple H, and they start to see eye to eye.
Outside, Goldberg's limo arrives and he starts to step out when another car races past, almost running him over. Fade Out.
In the back, Teddy Long approaches Austin, saying that he is missing the opportunity to have a man of color and a man of soul in the IC Battle Royal. Mack says that he deserves to be the Intercontinental Champ. Austin says that it's his fault and he realizes that he was wrong; but it isn't Rodney Mack. He forgot about Booker T. Austin says that he hears Mack's music so they better get out of here.
Rodney Mack vs. The Phoenix Brothers
-Indeed, in the ring, the Phoenix Brothers wait in the ring for the first ever Five Minute Double White Boy Challenge. Mack comes out and into the ring, while Teddy says that this will prove how bad Rodney Mack is. Mack knocks one ofthe White Boys away, then starts beating on the other in the corner. Mack drops Blonde White Boy on the ropes. White Boy Two knocks him away and Blonde rolls him up for a two count. Mack tosses White Boy Two over the top and applies a sleeper on Blonde White Boy. He taps out, but the bell doesn't ring. Mack goes outside and pulls White Boy Two inside, then applies the same submission for the victory. Fade Out.Outside, Coach catches up with Bischoff and asks him about what happened to Goldberg. Bischoff says that nothing happened and he has no comment.
Bischoff walks out and finds Classy Freddie Blassie. Bischoff complains about having to promote Blassie's book. Rico walks up and Bischoff blows off Blassie. Rico says that he's in a funk and needs to get back on track. Bischoff looks over at Blassie and gets an idea. He calls Blassie inside.
In the back, Austin walks up to Goldberg and asks if he saw the driver of the car that almost hit him. Goldberg says that he didn't, but he's going to take it out on Christian. Austin tells him to get ready for his match. Fade Out.
Eric Bischoff/Freddie Blassie
-As we return, Freddie Blassie is wheeled out on stage. Bischoff comes out and plugs Blassie's book. Bischoff says that at Blassie's age, he wonders if Blassie will be around for even three minutes more. Rico, Rosie and Jamal enter the ring from the crowd, as Bischoff wheels Blassie down the ramp. Bischoff says that they can take him. Rosie and Jamal pick up the wheelchair, but Austin comes out saying no. Austin tells all of them to back off. Austin wheels Blassie further away from the four others. Austin asks if Bischoff remembers the guys he suspended a few weeks ago. Bischoff does. Austin just unsuspended them.Dudley Boyz vs. Thre Minute Warning
-The D-Bombs drop and BuhBuh and D-Von run out. BuhBuh takes Rosie while D-Von chops away on Jamal. BuhBuh clotheslines Rosie over, then hits Rico with a BuhBuh Bomb. Jamal whips D-Von into the corner, but BuhBuh clotheslines him down. D-Von goes up top and hits the Wassup Headbutt. Austin says that Classy has something to say. He gives Freddie the mic, and he tells D-Von to get the tables. D-Von obliges and sets up a table in the ring. Rico stumbles up and gets 3Ded through the table. Austin gets the Dudleys some beer, and they celebrate. Fade Out.Christian vs. Goldberg
-As we return, the Steel Cage is lowered and Christian comes out with a steel chair. Unfortunately, JR announces that the match can be won by going over the top, out the door, or by pinfall. Boo. Christian says that he doesn't just have any chair; it's the chair the Rock used to beat the crap out of Goldberg. Goldberg makes the long walk to the ring. Christian throws the chair at Goldberg and tries to quickly get out of the ring, but Goldberg grabs him. Headlock suplex by Goldberg. Goldberg lets Christian climb up, only to upll him back down. Kick by Goldberg, then a punch, as Goldberg starts yelling about almost being hit by the car. Knee by Goldberg. Christian climbs to the door but can't get out. He is able to grab his chair though. Low blow by Christian, allowing him to get his chair. He smacks it onto Goldberg's head, and then repeatedly cracks him across the back. Christian starts ramming the thin end into Goldbergs back. He goes for a pin, but only gets two. Christian stomps on Goldberg's head, then a choke on the ropes. After some gloating, Christian starts climbing and gets over the top, but Goldberg grabs his last foot, and pulls him back into the ring. Christian again nails Goldberg with the chair, then hits a falling neckbreaker. Christian rears back and waits, running for a Spear, but Goldberg sidesteps him and rams him into the cage. Goldberg regains his senses and starts knocking down Christian with punches. He picks up Christian and tosses him into the cage, then does it again. He picks up Christian and rams him into the cage, then slams him into the mat. Goldberg sits in wait, finally hitting the Spear. Goldberg calls for the end and hits the Jackhammer 1-2-3! Fade Out.In the back, Ric Flair congratulates Austin on becoming Co-GM, but says that Triple H runs this show. Hurricane flies in and says that at Judgment Day, Kevin Nash will beat Triple H down. Nash is going to change Trips' name from Triple H to Triple Biatch. Flair gets up in Helms' face, but Austin separates them. Austin says that if they're that angry, why not have Flair face Helms. Flair says he has to get his stuff on, but Austin says it's going to start right here and now as long as it ends in the ring.
Hurricane vs. Ric Flair
-Austin says "Ding Ding" and Flair jacks Helms in the face. THey battle out to the technical area. Helms drags Flair up the steps to the announce table. Flair knocks Helms onto the table and walks to the ring. Helms runs after him, but Flair pulls him down. Helms starts fighting back, pulling down Flair's pants and exposing his buttocks. As Flair tries to pull his pants up, Helms suplexes Flair. Helms goes up top for a flying crossbody 1-2-shoulder up. Flair pokes Helms in the eyes, then goes up top. Helms grabs him and tosses him to the mat. Hurricane goes for a chokeslam, but Flair low blows him. Flair struts right into the Hurrislam. Helms struts to the corner and hits the Shining Wizard 1-2-foot on the ropes. As the ref yells at Helms, Flair rolls down and chop-blocks Helms. Hurricane grabs his ankle in pain. Flair lowblows Helms and stomps on his injured leg. Kneedrop by Flair. Flair applies the Figure Four and fights to keep Helms from rolling over. Helms collapses in pain 1-2-shoulder up. Helms tries to roll it over but can't, and he submits to the pain. After the bell, Flair keeps the Four applied. Triple H comes down and gets Flair to break the hold. Trips raises Flair's arm in victory. Triple H suddenly turns around and Pedigrees Hurricane for good measure.Goldust, Test & Scott Steiner vs. Chris Nowinski & La Resistance
-With Test, Steiner and Goldust waiting in the ring, Nowinski and La Resistance come out. Grenier says that Americans find any reason to go to war. They didn't find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, so why not go to Syria or North Korea? Dupree says that France did not help the Americans because they are barbarians. They searched high and low for an exception and found him in the educated Chris Nowinski. Steiner, Test and Goldust leap out of the ring and start attacking early. Test brings Dupree into the ring and starts stomping away to begin the match. Clothesline by Test, then another. Test clotheslines Nowinski off the apron, then another. Tag to Goldust. Dupree pokes Goldust in the eys and tags in Nowinski. Goldust uppercuts Nowinski then hits an atomic drop. Clothesline by Goldust for a two count. Tag to Grenier. Hiptoss by Goldust. Tag to Steiner. Steiner chops away on Grenier, then clotheslines him down. Elbow drop by Steiner. Tag to Test, who knocks Dupree off the apron. Nowinski guillotines Test. Tag to Dupree. Dupree rams Test's shoulder into the ringpost, then elbows him down. Tag to Grenier, who hits repeated elbow drops. Tag to Nowinski, who applies an armbar. Test clotheslines out of the hold, but Nowinski takes him down. Nowinski misses the elbow drop, allowing Steiner to tag in. Clotheslines all around by Steiner. Suplex to Nowinski. He knocks Grenier out of the ring. Dupree goes up top and leaps, but Steiner catches him and hits an overhead belly-belly. Grenier knocks Steiner away, but Test knocks him out, but Goldust knocks him out, but Nowinski knocks him out. Steiner comes back and hits a running powerbomb on Nowinski 1-2-3! Fade Out.Terri asks Jericho if he has any idea who tried to run over Goldberg. Jericho says that it wasn't him if that's what she is insinuating, because if he wanted to do it, he would do it face-to-face. But it pales in comparison to what he's going to do to Kevin Nash tonight and then go into Judgment Day and get his IC Title back. Fade Out.
Trish Stratus vs. Victoria
-Trish Stratus waits in the ring as Victoria and Stevie Richards come out. Tommy Dreamer comes out, seemingly to keep Stevie from interfering. Victoria pulls Trish down. Trish goes to the corner and hits a headscissors. She tries to pull something out of the trashcan in the corner, but Victoria picks her up. Trish rolls down her back 1-2-shoulder up. Victoria gets a cookie tray, but Trish kicks it back at her. Trish ducks a shot and punches the tray into Victoria 1-2-shoulder up. Trish knocks Victoria and tries to hit Stevie. Victoria rolls her up with a legscissors and smashes her face into the plate. Victoria hits a tornado sidewalk slam onto the tray. She gets a trascan lid, but Trish bends back Matrix-style and then kicks the tray back into Victoria. Victoria again picks Trish up on her shoulders and tosses her to the mat 1-2-shouder up. Victoria takes out a leather strap and starts cracking it across Trish's back. She chokes Trish with it and applies a Bow and Arrow. She continues with the choke, going onto the turnbuckle to lift Trish off the mat. Trish frees herself from the hold and goes for a hurricanrana, but Victoria holds onto Trish's legs. Trish punches Victoria and hits the move. Stevie guillotines Trish, so Tommy pulls Stevie off the apron and starts beating on him. Victoria grabs a kendo stick, but Trish kicks it into Victoria. She takes the stick and cracks Victoria across the stomach, then hits the Stratusfaction 1-2-3! Fade Out.Kevin Nash vs. Chris Jericho
-Nash starts by shoving Jericho away, then elbowing him down. Knees by Nash, then a toss to the mat. Jericho ducks Nash and tries to push him into the corner, but Nash knocks him away. Jericho tries to pull at Nash's quadricep, but Nash keeps clubbing him down. Knee by Nash that knocks Jericho out of the ring. Jericho tries to reenter with a flying crossbody, but Nash catches him with a choke and slams him down. Jericho dives at Nash's knees, falling the big man. Elbows to the knee by Jericho. He goes outside and smacks Nash's leg on the apron. He pulls Nash to the corner and wraps his knee around the ringpost. Back in the ring, Jericho kicks at Nash's knee, but Nash hits a sidewalk slam. Jericho ducks a Big Boot and again kicks at Nash's knees. Bulldog by Jericho, then the Lionsault 1-2-shoulder up. Triple H and Flair run down, and Nash takes them all down. Triple H dives and takes out Nash's knee. Trips then tosses Earl Hebner from the ring. Shawn Michaels runs down and helps even the odds. Nash gets back up and knocks Flair away. He drops Triple H on the turnbuckle then clotheslines him over teh top. Big boot to Jericho. HBK gives Flair some Sweet Chin Music as Nash hits Jericho with the Jacknife. Nash stands on Jericho as Michaels counts the 1-2-3. Triple H tries to run in with the Title belt, but Nash turns and catches him with a boot. Nash grabs Triple H and clubs him down. He lowers the straps and Jacknifes Triple H! Nash stands on Triple H, and again Michaels counts the 1-2-3. End Show.
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