Submitted by Rajah on October 18, 2001 at 04:57:23

RAW Opening: LIVE from Rochester, New York, the World Wrestling Federation
presents RAW is WAR! Tonight's edition of everyone's favorite program starts
off with a look at Undertaker, Rock, and Kane becoming #1 Contenders on last
Thursday's SmackDown!. In the back, Michael Cole asks Vince how Triple H
feels having three contenders. Vince says he doesn't care about how Triple
H's feelings, and says that if Triple H kept his ego in check, he wouldn't be
in this mess. Furthermore, he says that if everyone listened to him, life
would be much easier. In the arena, Triple H's music hits, and the "golden"
couple, Triple H and Steph enter. Triple H says that the belt has never
meant so much, to so many. He says that he can't blame everyone for wanting
to be the best that there is. Three of the WWF's best ever, and they are all
tied together by their dream of getting in the ring and being able to claim
they beat The Game to become Champ. He says that the hotter the competition
gets, the better he gets. He says he loves competition, but he hates big
egos. He says he has heard he has an ego, but then again, he should have the
biggest ego on the planet, since he is that damn good. However, he doesn't
have the biggest ego. That claim goes to Vince. He says Vince's ego has
become a problem. "No Chances" hits and Vince struts out, shaking his head.
Vince makes his way right into the ring and gets on the mic. He says that he
believes in the law of the jungle, that the bigger will eat the smaller, and
weaker. If Triple H thinks it's his time, he better think again. Vince says
Triple H is pretty damn good, but the best things he has ever done is join
the Federation, and then marry Stephanie. He tells Triple H that his time
may come, or not, and he better remember that Vince made him, and can break
him. Triple H tells Vince to remember that he may have made the monster, but
the monster can take over at anytime. Also, he reminds Vince of December,
when Triple H kicked Vince's ass all over. Vince reaches for the mic, but
Triple H shoves him away. Vince takes off his jacket and Triple H says it's
on. They shove some more and are about to go at each other, until Shane runs
in and holds them back. He says that the two of them need to get their ego
in check. He says if they did, there would only be one contender. He says
Triple H's ego is too big, and Vince's is as well. Shane actually questions
Vince's ability to run the company, and says he should run the company.
Vince and Triple H push Shane away, and Shane goes after both of them, only
to get double clotheslined. Steph slaps Triple H, then Vince, and then
Shane. As the three are about to brawl, The People's Champ, The Rock makes
his entrance. The fight stops and all the McMahons await the Rock. Rock
says he doesn't see a family feud, an owner of a company, or even a Champion,
but rather three of the biggest pieces of steaming monkey crap being slapped
around by a two dollar slut. Rock says he knows there are two other
contenders, but he is a contender, and is entitled to a title shot...tonight!
Rock says he has two options: he can go back and wait until everyone is
ready for the match or option two (at this point, Rock walks down the ramp)
he could kick Triple H's ass now. As he reaches the bottom of the ramp,
Kane's pyro spews from the Titan Stage and the Big Red Machine enters. Kane
says Rock has it wrong. He says he is THE contender, and he wants his title
shot tonight. As soon as Kane walks, "American Badass" hits and the
Undertaker enters. He says he has never seen so many assholes in the same
place. He says that with the allies Triple H has, he doesn't need enemies.
Taker says he wants his title shot tonight, and he doesn't care if they have
to fight all at once. Vince asks what they would say if they all got their
shot tonight. Triple H explodes, but Vince says he knows what he's doing.
Vince says that "in this very ring", we will see a Triple Threat match for
the sole holding of the #1 Contendership. Then, the winner of that match,
will face Triple H for the title on RAW tonight! Triple H is still fuming,
but Vince calms him down. Commercial.

Too Cool & Rikishi vs. T&A & Val Venis: Replay of the McMahons blowing up on
each other. In the arena, Too Cool and Rikishi dance their way to the ring.
Replay of Val Venis making his way into the King of the Ring. Scotty starts
off against Test. Test beats Scotty in the corner. Scotty comes back and
dropkicks Test in the face. Tag to GrandMaster. The two dance, and then
double elbow Test. Test pops up and fights back. Tag to Albert. Albert goes
to slam GrandMaster in the corner, but only grabs his hat. GrandMaster
dropkicks Albert from the top. Albert fights back, tags Val. Tag to
Rikishi. Samoan drop on Val. Butt ram into Val in the corner. Rikishi sets
up Stinky Face, but Albert knocks Rikishi into the turnbuckle. Test kicks
Rikishi in the corner. Albert sunset flips Rikishi, but Rikishi stays up and
sits on Test, and then again, and again. GrandMaster comes in and cleans
house, along with Scotty. GrandMaster goes for a pin 1-2-stop by Test. Test
sets GrandMaster up for a powerbomb, but Scotty facebusters him. W-O-R-M the
worm by Scotty. Hip Hop Drop by GrandMaster, but Val Venis pulls Scotty out
before he can pin. Trish distracted the referee, so GrandMaster goes to her,
but she tries to hit him with her boot. A lot of stuff follows that was very
hard to follow, but Trish goes to hit Rikishi with the boot on the outside
but is stopped by the ref. Meanwhile, Val comes in with a Tag Title belt and
hits GrandMaster and pins 1-2-3! Rikishi and Scotty get back in and Rikishi
flings Test, Albert, and Val into the same corner and butt rams all three.
Then he flings Trish in the corner and Stinky Faces her! Sorry if this was
confusing, but I was confused too. Commercial.

Road Dogg vs. Chris Benoit (King of the Ring Qualifier): In the back, the
McMahons are all reconciling. They all say they're sorry and then have a big
group hug. Something flashes in the hallway, and Brisco slams the door hard.
He reopens it and we see Crash Holly get up from the ground with a chair and
run away. In the ring, X-Pac, Road Dogg, and Tori get in the ring. As Road
Dogg gets on the mic, Benoit comes out. X-Pac trips Benoit and allows Road
Dogg to get in some shots. Road Dogg whips Benoit off the ropes, and Benoit
baseball slides X-Pac. Benoit punches Road Dogg. Shake, Rattle but no Roll
for Road Dogg. Benoit ducked the last punch and knocks down Road Dogg.
Benoit goes to the turnbuckle, but Tori distracts the ref and X-Pac knocks
Benoit off the turnbuckle. The Dudley Boys run down the ramp and Road Dogg
and X-Pac go to stop them, but Benoit gets behind Road Dogg and German
suplexes him 1-2-3! BuhBuh rolls in and grabs Tori by the hair. D'Von sets
up a table on the outside. BuhBuh has Tori set up for a powerbomb over the
rope, but X-Pac low blows him. As the DXers run out, we cut to the back,
where Michael Cole is interviewing Brisco and Patterson. From behind the
curtain, Crash is sneaking up on Brisco's silhouette. He looks for a weapon,
and Brisco and Patterson change positions. Crash comes back with a box and
attacks Patterson, who is where Brisco used to be. When he sees Patterson on
the ground, he runs off. Commercial.

Crash Holly vs. Gerald Brisco (Hardcore Title): Kevin Kelly asks Kane about
his emotions having to fight not only his brother, but two men who he has no
beef with. Kane says he doesn't need to have a beef with anyone, and says
that until he becomes Champ, he has no brother. In the arena, Crash storms
to the ring. Crash gets on the mic and says that he wants a title shot now.
Patterson comes out and introduces Gerald Brisco, the Hardcore Champ. Crash
runs out, and Brisco runs away. Crash pins, but the ref hasn't come yet.
Crash is beating on Brisco. He throws Brisco in the ring, and then gets a
fire extinguisher, a sheet, and a trashcan. Brisco grabs the fire
extinguisher and sprays it at Crash. Brisco celebrates, but Crash hits
Brisco with a board. Crash nails Brisco with the trashcan lid, but then goes
to get a chair. Patterson runs down with something to help Brisco. Crash
throws Patterson out, but grabs what he came down with...the dirty underwear!
Crash puts the underwear around Brisco's face and beats him into the corner.
Crash gets a STOP sign and runs at Brisco, who flips into a dropkick into
the sign which nails Crash in the face. Brisco pins, with Patterson pressing
down on Brisco to ensure the pin. In the back, Michael Cole asks Undertaker
about Kane saying that there are no allies, or brothers, to which Undertaker
responds, "Kane said that? Well, he's damn right". Commercial.

The Rock vs. Kane vs. The Undertaker (#1 Contender Match): JR says it is
time for the Triple Threat Match, but instead, Triple H comes out and heads
to the announce table. BOOM! Kane makes his way to the ring. Triple H says
that three men are going to beat the hell out of each other, and then he'll
just pick up the pieces. "He's here..." The Undertaker makes his way to the
ring. The Brothers Grim don't even look at each other. Then, The Rock
confidently walks to the ring. The match starts with all three men staring
at each other, and Taker and Rock go at each other, with Kane deciding to
beat Rock as well. They two beat on Rock, until Rock low blows Kane and then
beats on Taker. Rock Bottom on the Undertaker. Kane then chokeslams Rock
1-2-pulled out by Rock. The brothers stare each other right in the face.
Kane pushes Taker and Taker knocks Kane out of the ring. Rock fights back
and clotheslines Taker over the ropes, where Kane beats on him until Rock
comes down to get him some. Kane beats on Rock. Triple H then gets up and
beats on the Undertaker. Triple H then sits back down. Rock whips Kane into
the stairs, but Taker beats on Rock. Taker rolls Rock in the ring, and then
spins around and hits Triple H. Triple H gets up and folds his chair and
hits Taker in the back, and then hits Kane in the head with the chair. Rock
Bottom on Kane 1-2-3! Rock wins, but Triple H rolls in and hits Rock with
the chair. Triple H leaves as Rock tries to regather himself. Commercial.

The Godfather & Dean Malenko vs. Eddie Guerrero & Chyna: Godfather comes out
with a lot of hoes. Eddie interrupts Godfather's stuff. Godfather starts
off with a suplex on Eddie and then a leg drop. Dean pulls Eddie back in the
corner, and Godfather warms up the Ho Train, but Chyna pulls him down. Tag
to Malenko. Great counter moves by Malenko. Hurricanrana by Eddie, tag to
Chyna. Dean puts Chyna in the Texas Cloverleaf, but Eddie interrupts. Chyna
fights back with a clothesline and that back-spring elbow. Tag to Eddie.
Dean tosses Eddie over the ropes, and all the hoes gather around Eddie.
Chyna pulls Eddie out and yells at him, but Dean pulls him in. Dean whips
Eddie off the ropes and goes for a tilt-a-whirl slam, but Eddie turns it into
an Inside Cradle 1-2-3! Chyna and Eddie make up. Commercial.

Hardcore Holly vs. Faarooq (King of the Ring Qualifier): Faarooq starts out
quick. Dropkick by Hardcore. Spinebuster by Faarooq 1-2-shoulder up.
Faarooq whips Hardcore in the corner. Powerslam by Faarooq 1-2-shoulder up.
Faarooq throws Hardcore outside, and talks to the ref about the counting.
Hardcore jumps up on the apron and flips around Faarooq, but Faarooq is able
to slam Holly 1-2- turned into an inside cradle by Holly 1-2-break out. On
the outside, Faarooq whips Holly into the steps. In the arena, Faarooq says
its over and goes to powerbomb Holly but Hardcore floats over and powerbombs
a surprised Faarooq 1-2-3! In the back, Kurt Angle says he's sorry to Edge
and Christian about their loss, but if they beat Jericho and the Dudleys,
they will defend the honor of Stephanie, who might give them another shot.
They celebrate and walk to the ring. Commercial.

Edge & Christian & Kurt Angle vs. Chris Jericho & The Dudley Boys: Christian
says that Rochester is known for three things: The best chili dog, the home
of the Rochester ... well, "I don't know what team plays here", and the home
of Kodak film. So for those with the benefit of flash photography, they will
show a real Kodak moment, and all three pose. Then the Y2J Countdown hits
zero and the Ayatollah enters, accompanied by the Dudleys. Edge starts out
with Jericho. Chops by Jericho, and a crossbody. Face buster on Christian,
and then a springboard dropkick on Angle. Jericho puts Christian in the
Walls of Jericho, but Edge knocks him out. Tag to Angle who cleans Jericho's
clock 1-2-kickout. Tag to Christian. Powerslam by Christian 1-2-kickout.
Tag to Edge. Double headbutt 1-2-kickout. Jericho fights back, but misses a
dropkick. Catapult into the corner by Edge. Angle gets in some shots, and
then gets tagged. Jericho with a double underhook backbreaker on Angle.
Both men crawl to the corner, but Angle grabs Jericho's legs. Jericho with a
missile dropkick on Angle and a tag to BuhBuh who cleans house, including his
1.5-D on Edge. D'Von comes in and they whip Christian, but Edge pulls
Christian out. Angle sneaks in from behind and Olympic Slams BuhBuh 1-2-3!
As the three celebrate, Jericho comes in and puts Angle in the Walls of
Jericho. BuhBuh gets a table and they set it up in the ring and Angle gets
3-D'd through the table. Commercial.

The Hardy Boyz vs. Bossman & Bull Buchanon: Replay of Angle getting 3-D'd.
In the arena, the Hardy Boyz come out. Jeff starts out on Bossman. Bossman
starts out overpowering Jeff, but Jeff runs out and tags Matt and they double
team Bossman. tag to Bull who works on Matt. Tag to Bossman, double elbow
1-2-kickout. In the back, Lita is watching the match. Bossman continues to
stomp on Matt. Tag to Bull. Slam by Bull, but he misses the karate kick.
Crossbody by Jeff on Bull. Bossman comes in and gets whipped into Bull.
Swanton Bomb on Bull 1-2-3! Bull gets up and yells at Bossman for knocking
into him. Bull shoves Bossman in the corner and says "I don't need you". As
Bull walks away, Bossman nails Bull with the nightstick. In the dressing
room, Triple H says that he wants to prove he is the Game by not having any
interference in the match. Commercial.

Triple H & Steph Interview: Kevin Kelly asks Triple H about telling the
Faction to stay behind, even though he said that on Thursday, and lost.
Kevin Kelly asks if Triple H knows about the Special Guest Referee tonight,
Earl Hebnor. Kevin asks Steph for a question while Triple H goes to the
ring. He asks her about why she hasn't defended her title. She scolds him,
but then says that Triple H is defending because they just found a #1
Contender, and that she doesn't have any contenders. Ivory and Jacky rush in
and start yelling at Steph. Steph says that on SmackDown! they will have a
Women's Battle Royal to find the #1 Contender, and then she will successfully
defend her title "because I am that damn good". Commercial.

The Rock vs. Triple H (WWF Title Match): Rock storms to the ring as we come
back. Then Triple H and Steph make their way down. Rock takes advantage of
Triple H's long entrance by knocking him off the apron. Rock takes it to the
Champ early on. Rock slams Triple H's face into the steps, and then into the
announce table. Rock takes the monitors out of the announce table and puts
Triple H on top, but Triple H fights back. Rock back-body drops Triple H
onto and over the table. Rock once again places Triple H on the table, and
Rock elbows Triple H's privates. Rock misses a Rock Bottom, and Triple H
hits a neck breaker on Rock. Triple H rolls into the ring, and then out, and
throws Rock into the steps. Now Triple H rolls into the ring for real, until
Rock gets up and Triple H elbows Rock off the apron. In the ring, Triple H
stomps on Rock in the corner. Triple H chokes Rock, but Hebnor pulls him
off. Rock comes back, but Triple H knees him and then clotheslines him
1-2-kickout. Triple H punches Rock on the mat. Suplex by Triple H. Triple
H drops a knee on Rock 1-2-shoulder up. Triple H pins again 1-2-kickout.
Triple H pins again 1-kickout. Triple H picks Rock up and punches him down.
Triple H goes to the turnbuckle, but Rock throws him off. Neck breaker by
Rock, followed by a Samoan Drop 1-2-shoulder up. Facebuster by Triple H.
Triple H shoves Hebnor, Hebnor shoves Triple H into Rock who rolls over into
a pin 1-2-kickout. Then the Faction comes down and Hebnor punches Shane off
the apron. Rock then knocks DX off the apron and Spinebusters Triple H.
Rock hits the People's Elbow 1-2-pulled out by X-Pac. Hebnor kicks X-Pac.
Road Dogg yells at Hebnor, and Triple H whips Rock into Hebnor. Road Dogg
and X-Pac run in and beat down Rock. Shane gives Triple H a chair, but Kane
and Undertaker come down. Kane and Undertaker clean house. Kane chokeslams
Triple H. Rock hits Undertaker with a chair. Taker chokeslams Rock. Triple
H crawls to Rock as Hebnor wakes up 1-2-3! Triple H retains. Undertaker and
Kane come in the ring again and Undertaker knocks Triple H off the apron.
The Faction helps Triple H up the ramp as Kane and the Undertaker look on
from the ring. End Show.

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