Submitted by Rajah on May 28, 2002 at 00:36:16

The show starts with a touching tribute to Davey Boy Smith, affectionately known as the British Bulldog, who passed away yesterday morning at 39 years old. Vince McMahon narrates a brief summary of Davey's life and career in and out of the ring and offers thoughts and prayers to his family on behalf of the entire WWE.

Undertaker Interview
-The RAW intro starts and the pyros explode as JR welcomes us to RAW, live from Memphis, one night after Judgment Day. RVD's music hits first and JR notes that Rob came within a heartbeat of winning the Intercontinental title last night. The Undertaker runs out during RVD's enterance and attacks him from behind, running him headfirst into the barrier and the ringpost. Undertaker is sporting his brand new Undisputed Title belt. Officals attend to RVD on the outside of the ring as Taker paces inside the ropes. Taker steps out and punches RVD some more as RVD is busted open above his right eye. Taker grabs the steel steps and lays out RVD once more. RVD appears unconscious as Taker grabs the mic. He asks if he has the crowd's attention, to a chorus of boos. Taker doesn't know who he thinks RVD is, but Taker says he is the new WWE undisputed champion, and as that champion, he has the right to come down the ramp first and start Monday Night RAW. Now that he is champion, Taker continues, there are going to be some changes. When he has something to say, he is going to come down and say it, and if there is someone already there, they can either step aside or stay and get their ass kicked. Fair enough. Taker says RVD got re-acquainted with the #1 rule of this company, which is "You will respect and fear the Undertaker." If anyone has a different opinion, they should go to a bus station and ask Hollywood Hogan what happens when you disrespect the Undertaker. RVD starts crawling toward the ring but Taker kicks him back to the outside. Taker says he said he was going to beat Hogan and take his title, and he did. He beat the man up, took his pride, and most importantly, he claims, he killed Hulkamania. "Hulkamania: REST IN PEACE!" Taker taunts the crowd some more, saying that Hogan isn't going to show up tonight, and that Hogan will announce his retirement Thursday on Smackdown. Taker expects a thank you from Hogan for allowing him to walk down to the ring to make that announcement, because Hogan was that close from never walking again. Taker reiterates that everyone WILL respect the Undertaker. He doesn't care if you're a legend like Hogan or some punk like RVD. If you cross his path and do not change directions, you will pay the consequences. RVD again tries to climb into the ring, and staggers against the ropes inside the ring. Taker tells RVD he asked for it, goes for a clothesline but misses, and RVD hits a heel kick and starts punching the Undertaker on the mat. Officials step in and separate the two as the crowd chants R-V-D! RVD charges back in and Taker whips him into the corner but RVD kicks him as he charges in, then again. RVD goes up top and lands the Five-Star Frog Splash on the fallen Undertaker! Officials step in again and separate them as RVD's music hits and Taker slithers away with his belt. Fade Out.

Flair and Arn Anderson are in Flair's office as Taker busts in. He says RVD disrespected him just like Austin disrespected Flair. Taker demands a match with RVD for tonight. Flair does him one better, making the match for the WWE Undisputed Title. Taker appears displeased but accepts the conditions. Undertaker vs. RVD tonight, for the title! Flair says he's going to throw Austin a curveball tonight! What could that mean?

Hardy Boyz vs. Big Show & X-Pac
-The Hardy Boyz' music hits and Matt and Jeff make their way out first, and then the nWo music hits as Big Show and X-Pac come out accompanied by Booker T. King and JR talk about the beating Lesnar and Heyman laid on the Hardyz last night. X-Pac and Jeff start out and Jeff gets taken down with an armdrag. They lock up and Jeff hits a shoulderblock. Jeff gets a head scissor takedown and tags in Matt. A double team by the Hardyz and Matt gets a 2-count. Matt scores another takedown and then hits a couple punches before Booker distracts Matt. Pac floors Matt and tags in Big Show, who powerslams Matt coming off the ropes. Show whips Matt into the corner, and then into the other corner. Show follows with a knife-edge chop, then knocks Jeff off the apron. Show tosses Matt out of the corner and tags in X-Pac. Pac scores some kicks in the corner on Matt and then hits the Bronco Buster. Pac celebrates on the turnbuckle above Matt, but Matt gets a powerbomb and then tags in Jeff. Jeff knocks Pac down, then Pac misses a dropkick and both Hardyz come in and knock Show to the outside, then hit Poetry in Motion on Pac. Show comes in and lays out Jeff. Show misses Matt, and Booker T comes in and accidentally hits Big Show. An Elvis impersonator comes in as Pac covers Jeff, but the ref is distracted by Elvis. Jeff rolls up X-Pac for the 1-2-3, as the Elvis impersonator is Goldust. The nWo is furious with one another, and Booker T at Goldust, but this time the Hardyz escape with a victory.

Heyman approaches Trish and says he can't get the image of Trish out of his mind. Me neither. He knows she saw his match as well and wonders if the two of them can get together tonight and relieve some of their sexual tension. Trish excuses herself for her match, which is next. Heyman, ever the optimist, notes she never said no.

WWE Rewind shows Trish winning the Women's title from Jazz last Thursday on Smackdown

Backstage, X-Pac yells at Booker T about Goldust's interference. Booker yells at Goldust and Big Show declares himself the new leader. X-Pac says HE's the leader of the nWo. Goldust says if he was in the nWo he could be the leader. Booker T says he will prove he's the leader by beating the Hardyz tonight, with the Gold Freak as his partner.

Trish Stratus vs. Jaqueline
-Trish makes her way out to the ring to defend her newly-acquired women's championship. Jackie makes her way out next, looking stunning as always. Lockup and a break to start out. Trish backs Jackie into the corner. Jackie reverses it and they get a clean break. Jackie knocks Trish down. Another lockup into a side headlock by Jackie. Jackie against the ropes knocking Trish down. Armbar by Jackie. Trish gets up and throws a couple elbows, but a sweep kick by Jackie results in a near fall. Another knockdown by Jackie and another near fall. Trish backs Jackie into the corner and lands some chops. Trish with a suplex and a 2-count. Trish clotheslines Jackie for a 2-count. Jackie misses Trish in the corner and Trish hits a bulldog for the 1-2-3! Trish and Jackie shake hands after the match. Heyman and Lesnar come down and Heyman asks Trish for an answer, because Brock doesn't like it when people don't give Heyman answers. Trish can either say Yes and go with Paul, or take the rough way, which Brock likes, and say No. Crowd has their minds made up (NO). Trish emphatically says no and Heyman sends Brock in after Trish, and Bubba Ray Dudley comes out and stares down Lesnar. Heyman holds Brock back while Trish escapes. The staredown continues with Heyman in the middle. Bubba has that look in his eyes, but Lesnar steps back and exits the ring. Trish looks really scared and is shaking on the outside. Bubba eyes Lesnar as he and Heyman make their way up the ramp. Fade Out.

We're back in Memphis, the King's hometown. We see some creepy Judgment Day-themed montage, with the little girls and the nooses and all that scary stuff, followed by clips from last night's Pay-Per-View. King and JR say that Taker's use of the steel chair and the presence of Vince McMahon helped lead to the loss of the title by Hogan.

We see a disclaimer and then a Day in the Life of Tommy Dreamer, getting a haircut and eating the clippings. He then drinks the blue barbicide and gargles it as well. He takes some hair gel and eats that as well. The barber sweeps up the loose hair, and Tommy takes some of that and eats it as well.

We see RVD getting treated by the medic, and RVD says there's nothing that will keep him from going out and kicking the Undertaker's ass tonight. Taker will find out that he messed with the wrong man. Fade Out.

William Regal vs. Bubba Ray Dudley
-William Regal's music hits and we're back live in Memphis. This match is for the WWE European championship. Regal is accompanied by Molly Holly for this match. The D-Bombs drop as Bubba Ray Dudley heads out for the match. Regal gets Bubba in a headlock and knocks down Bubba. Quick cover gets a one-count. Regal gets whipped into the corner and comes out to a back bodydrop. Bubba drops a couple elbows, dances, and covers Regal for a two-count. Bubba goes against the ropes but is caught up by Molly. Bubba chases her around the ring, gets back in, and gets hit by Regal's right hand. Regal stomps away at Bubba. Regal hits the knees to Bubba's face, and then gets whipped into the corner. A double knockdown spot ensues. Regal's up first, but Bubba punches him and then lands a bodyslam. Bubba with some punches and then a Bionic Elbow followed by a sidewalk slam for two. BUBBA, GET THE TABLES is the cry! Bubba goes to the outside and Lesnar runs down and attacks Bubba from behind. The bell rings for the DQ as Lesnar comes in and hits his TKO-type finisher on Bubba inside the ring. Lesnar celebrates as Molly hands the brass knuckles to Regal. Regal hits Bubba in the back of the head with the Power of the Punch. Bubba wins the match, but Regal retains his title. Officials attend to an unconscious Bubba inside the ring as Molly escorts Regal to the back. Fade Out.

Flair/Austin Interview
-Ric Flair and Arn Anderson make their way down the ramp and into the ring. Flair knows Austin is in the back listening. At Judgement Day, Austin didn't beat Flair. Flair wasn't even the legal man. So, as the owner, he has taken it upon himself to correct the record book. But that is the end of Plan A. Plan B starts tonight. If Austin has the guts to come down, Flair will explain to him just what it entails. The glass breaks, and Stone Cold marches to the ring. Arn steps between Flair and Austin and reminds him that Flair will always have Anderson to back him up. Ric says that his plan to put Austin up against the odds obviously didn't work. But Plan B says that Austin, as property of Raw, is property of Ric Flair. As such, he's taking Austin out of action. He's going to take away what keeps Austin going, what makes him tick. As of tonight, Austin is benched. Flair tells Austin to leave. Austin punches out Arn, then Flair. Stunner to Arn! Stunner to Flair! Austin takes a couple beers and toasts the fans while Flair and Anderson lay motionless on the mat. Fade Out.

As we come back, Raven is seated at the announce table, claiming that JR has forgotten anything about actual wrestling, while King is only interested in women. The Hardys come down for their second match of the night, this time against Booker T and Goldust.

Booker T & Goldust vs. Hardy Boyz
-Booker and Matt start off, with Booker clubbing Matt down. Jumping calf kick by Booker. Tag to Goldust, who thumps Matt down. Matt boots Goldust back and then chokes Booker on the ropes. Big Show and X-Pac come down while Booker is down and X-Pac kicks Goldust in the back of the head. Matt cradles him 1-2-3!

X-Pac and Show pick up Booker and tell him that Goldust just lost them the match, causing Booker to question his relationship with Goldust.

We go to Mug's Pub, watching some woman sing karaoke, when Stone Cold and Debra enter. Austin orders a couple beers and he and Debra take a seat at the bar. Fade Out.

nWo Interview
-As we come back, Booker, Goldust, Big Show, and X-Pac are still in the ring. Booker tells X-Pac that just because they lost at Judgement Day doesn't mean they have to mess up his team with Goldust. X-Pac says that it's payback for Booker's spending Judgement Day in a hotel room and not having their back. Big Show says that if Booker wants out, he has no problem taking him out personally. Booker says he's ready to go. They get ready to throw down, when the nWo music hits, and Kevin Nash marches to the ring. Nash stares down Goldust, and the Bizarre One leaves the ring. Nash gets in Booker's face and tells him that Flair runs Raw like Nash runs the nWo. He turns to Show and X-Pac and tells them that their losses have made the black-and-white look pathetic. This was the most feared group the sport had ever seen. Now, it may never be that again. Nash and Show are the two biggest guys in the company. No one can stop them. They can turn this around tonight. He, Pac, and Show raise hands in agreement. Nash says that he didn't invite Booker to the party, but there's always room for a 5-time WCW Champion. Booker thinks it over and puts his hand up with his stablemates.

Back at Mugs, the bartender gives Debra a small bear, saying it's from the gentleman at the far table. The camera pans over and we see it is Eddie Guerrero. At first Austin interrogates his wife over the gift, but she calms him down and they get back to drinking. Fade Out.

As we come back, Raven continues berating JR and King about their lack of wrestling knowledge. King says that if he doesn't like it, he can just leave. Raven gets up, but goes into the ring. He says that he's sat here and listened to King talk about nothing but puppies, puppies, and more puppies. It's sickening. Raven's going to go to the back and put on his gear, and if Lawler is in the ring, they'll get it on. Lawler stands on his chair and tells Raven that the last time he saw something like Raven, he flushed it. If Raven wants to challenge him to fight in his hometown, then he better hurry to the back, because when Raven gets back to the ring, the King will be ready for him.

Over at Mugs, Debra convinces Austin to go to the karaoke machine and sing her a song. As he gets to the microphone, Eddie jumps in front of him, preparing to sing. They get into a scuffle, but Debra pulls her husband back. Eddie takes the mic and says he's going to show Austin how it's done, Latino-style. He begins singing, but gets drowned out by a chorus of boos, but he keeps on singing. Fade Out.

Raven vs. Jerry Lawler
-We come back with Raven coming down the ramp, with Lawler already in the ring. Raven with a scoop slam to start, then an elbow drop, and a back bodydrop. Clothesline by Raven, then stomps in the corner. Raven clotheslines Lawler into the ropes, then uppercuts him to the mat. On the outside, Raven yells to JR that he will be taking the King's place. Back in the ring, Raven smashes Lawler into the corner, but this only wakes the King up. Jerry drops the strap and punches Raven down, then dropkicks him. Mounted punches by Lawler. Jerry smashes Raven's head into each corner five times, for a grand total of twenty. Raven falls to the mat, and Jerry goes second rope. Raven rolls out of the ring and backs up the ramp. Raven starts to the back, causing him to be counted out.

Back at Mugs, Austin gets his chance at karaoke, beer in one hand, microphone in the other. Austin looks into the monitor and begins singing Jimmy Buffett's "Magaritaville". Austin then goes to the operator and asks for a new song and sings, but notices the two women at Eddie's table not singing along. He goes over and asks why they're not having a good time, but Eddie won't answer. Austin says he's going to sing more songs just to bother Eddie. Austin goes back to the stage, allowing Eddie to jump up and smash a beer bottle over Austin's head.

Rob Van Dam vs. Undertaker
-RVD knocks Taker from entering the ring, then dives onto him outside. RVD chokes Taker with his own shirt and tosses him into the ring. Taker misses a Boot and stradles the top rope. Van Dam pushes him off, goes up top, and hits a flying spin kick 1-2-kickout. Back elbow by Taker, but RVD hits a step-over spin kick 1-2-shoulder up. RVD clotheslines Taker over the top and onto the announce table. On the outside, RVD whips Taker onto the barrier, then leg drops down on him. Back in the ring, RVD hits some shoulder thrusts, but runs into a big boot. Taker looks to end it with the Last Ride, but RVD punches down 1-2-kickout. Stomps by RVD. Taker with a Big Boot. He takes off a turnbuckle pad while RVD is being attended to by Hebner. Taker with straight punches to RVD. Taker whips RVD into the exposed turnbuckle, then clotheslines him further into it. Taker looks for a chokeslam, but RVD low blows out and hits three low dropkicks 1-2-shoulder up. RVD whips Taker into the exposed turnbuckle and takes him down with a spinning heel kick. Rolling Thunder to Taker 1-2-3! Taker had his foot on the ropes, but Hebner didn't see it! Van Dam wins! As Hebner calls for the bell, Ric Flair runs down and forces them to restart the match. RVD grabs Flair and punches him down, but this allows Taker to recover and hit Van Dam with the Last Ride 1-2-3! End Show.

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