Submitted by Rajah on September 09, 2002 at 23:29:39

The Raw music video plays, the pyros explode, and we are LIVE from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Tonight, Rob Van Dam will defend the IC Title against Chris Jericho, and Shawn Michaels will give his first interview since SummerSlam! But first...

Eric Bischoff Interview
-Raw GM Eric Bischoff comes to his ring carrying a briefcase and a smile. Brock Lesnar calls himself the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the world, but ever since his competitor made him exclusive to SmackDown, he has to dispute that claim. These fans deserve their own World Champion exclusive to Raw, the #1 brand in the history of sports-entertainment. Stephanie can call Undertaker the #1 Contender if she wants, and he can fight Brock Lesnar at Unforgiven. That’s fine. But we know who the real #1 Contender is, don’t we? The man who showed Undertaker that it’s better to be a big fish in a small pond on SmackDown than to swim with the sharks here on Raw. Here is your #1 Contender, Triple H! The Game comes to the ring and says that Bischoff forget to say why Undertaker and Brock Lesnar had to leave the sharks. It’s all because of Triple H. Brock Lesnar knew he couldn’t hang in the ring with The Game. Hell, Lesnar shouldn’t even be able to say Triple H’s name. So when Triple H became the #1 Contender, Lesnar put his tail between his legs and ran. It turns out the Next Big Thing has no balls. Bischoff says that’s what he loves about Triple H: he tells it like it is. If Bischoff could have signed Triple H way back when, the outcome of the Monday Night Wars would have been different. His accolades are tremendous, and they’re about to get even bigger tonight. Bischoff opens his briefcase and takes out the old WCW Heavyweight Title and reminds us that Triple H was the last man to wear that Title belt. And now, Triple H is once again the Heavyweight Champion of the World! Triple H accepts the belt and celebrates. He says that Bischoff is a good judge of talent, and definately a better judge than his ex-wife. And as your new World Champion... WHOO! Ric Flair comes to the ring and says that he agrees that if Lesnar is only going to fight on SmackDown then his Title is certainly disputed. He agrees that if Raw is indeed the best company there is, it deserves its own World Title. He might even go so far to say that Triple H is the man who should wear it. But Triple H has worn that belt once; Flair has worn it sixteen times. And he didn’t have it gift-wrapped and handed to him. He earned it by busting his ass in this ring. So if Triple H wants the right to wear that belt, he should have to leave this building having won it. Bischoff says that for the first time, he and Flair completely agree. But unlike SmackDown, they don’t need some “series” to do it. Tonight, for the first time ever, Triple H will take on Ric Flair for the World Title! Triple H thinks it is an honor and a priviledge to face Flair. Flair says he is the luckiest man alive to be the first contender. Flair reaches out to shake hands, but Trips instead shakes with Bischoff. Bischoff wishes Triple H good luck, and tells Flair that 17 could be right around the corner. Bischoff and Flair shake hands, allowing Triple H to suckerpunch Flair to the mat. Fade Out.

In the back, Triple H shakes hands with some of the guys, but bumbs into BuhBuh as he walks the halls. He claims that BuhBuh is jealous of him. When you're as good as The Game, you get used to seeing jealous expressions in the halls. But unlike Brock Lesnar, he is going to give everyone a chance. So if BuhBuh stands in line, he'll get his shot. BuhBuh stops Trips and says that it isn't the look of jealousy, but of hunger. He has the hunger that every guy in this arena has. The hunger and drive that sustains him, with the knowledge that if he works hard enough, he can stand as the World Champion. And if Triple H doesn't stop giving everyone that smug look, a guy like BuhBuh might come and smack it off.

Chris Nowinski & Molly Holly vs. Bubba Ray Dudley & Trish Stratus
-In the arena, the competitors take their places for the first-ever Intergender Tag Tables Match. Remember, to win, you must put both of the opposing wrestlers through tables. Earlier tonight, Nowinski said that after he and Molly take out BuhBuh and Trish and bust them through tables, he's going to bust through something else. And by something else, he of course means Molly's hymen. In the arena, BuhBuh and Nowinski start off, with BuhBuh clotheslining Nowinski down, then spearing him and hitting some mounted punches. Nowinski hits a dropkick and some clubs to the back. Tag to Molly. BuhBuh kicks Nowinski away, but Molly tries to suplex BuhBuh. BuhBuh stops her and tries to dance with her, then pulls down her pants to reveal "granny panties." Tag to Trish. Trish beats Molly down, then slaps Nowinski. Molly whips Trish into the ropes and Nowinski pulls her down. Molly smashes Trish's face into the mat, then hits a swinging neckbreaker. Tag to Nowinski. Nowinski slams Trish down and tags Molly back in. Trish hits a quick neckbreaker and both women go down. Tag to BuhBuh and Nowinski. Clothesline by BuhBuh, then another, then a back bodydrop, then a flapjack. BuhBuh pulls Molly into the ring, allowing Trish to Spear her. BuhBuh tosses Nowinski into the corner, then Molly into him. BuhBuh splashes the two of them in the corner, causing Nowinski's face to fall into Molly's groin. Nowinski smiles, but BuhBuh takes him down and Trish hits the Wassup Headbutt. BuhBuh calls for the tables and he and Trish set one up. Nowinski clotheslines BuhBuh down and Molly hits Trish with the Molly-Go-Round. On the outside, Molly sets Trish on a table and then goes up top. BuhBuh pulls Molly off the turnbuckles, but then Nowinski pulls BuhBuh off the top. Nowinski goes up top and swan dives off, but Trish rolls away and Nowinski smashes through the table. Inside, Molly whips Trish into the corner and goes up top, but Trish hurricanranas her off. BuhBuh comes in and powerbombs Molly through the table for the win! Fade Out.

The Coach says that even though the Tag Titles aren't on the line in their handicap match against Kane, Christian and Storm have something else on the line: pride. Christian laughs about an American talking about pride. They were all set to burn the flag when Kane ruined everything. And they'll take great pride in beating Kane. Storm says that they're not the bad guys; they point out flaws in the system so it can change. Take Labor Day: a celebration of labor, performed by the fattest, laziest people in the world. How do you think a kid overseas working for 40 cents an hour to make our sneakers feels? Test comes up and says that after they beat the Big Red Loser, they can finish what they started last night.

In the back, Bischoff has Stacy and Terri in his office, both in robes. He thanks them for agreeing to be part of history tonight: Eric Bischoff's First-Ever Lingerie and Pillow Fight Match! Bischoff says that if this was about "assets" Stacy would win, but if it were about "pillows" Terri would be the winner. And that's what makes this so great. Stacy gets upset and says that at least her pillows are 100% natural.

In the back, Jericho comes up on Flair and wonders what the hell Bischoff was thinking when he gave the first Title shot to an over-the-hill has-been. Flair says Bischoff was probably watching when this has-been made Jericho tap out to the Figure Four. Jericho says that now that he thinks about it, he hopes Flair does win tonight. Because he and Flair are going to have a rematch, and if Flair wins tonight, then after Jericho beats the hell out of him, that Title belt will be around Jericho's waist. Fade Out.

William Regal vs. Booker T
-Regal starts with an uppercut, but Booker comes back with punches to the face and a clothesline. Knees and elbows by Booker, then a scoop slam and mounted punches. Regal hits elbow after elbow, then ducks a jumping calf kick. With Booker caught on the ropes, Regal knees him over the top. Regal brings Booker back in and wrenches the shoulders back. Booker reverses the hold, but Regal knees him in the gut. Booker leapfrogs Regal and rolls him up 1-kickout. Booker hits the jumping calf kick 1-2-kickout. After a quick two-count, Regal hits a few uppercuts and ducks a spin kick, only to run into another. Kick to the gut by Booker, followed with the scissors kick 1-2-3! Booker gets on the mic and says that he's not done until he gives everyone what they came to see: the Spinaroonie. With that, Booker delivers a perfect Spinaroonie. Fade Out.

Shawn Michaels Interview
-Before the interview, we see clips of the Michaels vs. Triple H match at SummerSlam. JR sees that Shawn is in a wheelchair and asks what his condition is. Michaels says he's not a doctor so he can't say for sure. He knows that he has feelings in his legs, but his mobility isn't what it was before the match. But he's going to work and do the rehab and eventually he'll be back and able to walk again. Lawler asks if that still makes the match worth it. Michaels says he's thought about that this week and he had to ask himself if the match was good enough to fufill him and would it be good enough for the fans to remember him as the ShowStopper. Having seen it again on tape, he knows that it was worth it. He thanks God for giving him the opportunity to perform one last time. He reminds himself that it wasn't the match that put him in the chair; it was Triple H hitting him with a sledgehammer after the match. JR asks if Shawn has anything to say to Triple H. Michaels says that if anyone in the WWE knows him, it is Triple H, or at least he thought that. Apparently Hunter has forgotten, so to remind him, he says that you shouldn't hunt what you can't kill, and reminds Triple H that what goes around, comes around. With this he picks up a sledgehammer of his own and says this is definately going to come around again. Fade Out.

Triple H vs. Ric Flair
-The two men lock up, and Flair takes Triple H down. Flair does a little strutting as The Game looks on in disbelief. They lock up again, and again Flair takes Trips down. Flair goes for a front facelock, but Trips gets out and elbows Flair in the gut. Flair comes back with a chop to the chest that causes Triple H to leave the ring in pain. The Game comes back in and shoulder blocks Flair, only to be hiptossed by Flair. Ric wrenches the arm, then the wrist. Triple H gets to his feet, but Flair chops him again. More chops by Flair, but Trips knocks him down with a right hand. Punches in the corner by Trips, but Flair battles out with chops, only to run into a spinebuster. Trips stomps Flair into the corner, then whips him into and over the turnbuckle. Trips suplexes Flair over the ropes and back into the ring 1-2-shoulder up. Trips locks in a sleeper, but Flair turns it into a back suplex. Flair misses the knee drop, allowing The Game to start elbowing down on Flair's legs. He sets Flair's leg on the ropes and knees down on the back of the leg, causing Flair to fall to the mat in pain. Trips struts around and mocks Flair, before coming back and going for the Figure Four. Flair turns it into an inside cradle 1-2-kickout. Backslide by Flair 1-2-kickout. Triple H clotheslines Flair back down, then punches him into a corner. Flair fights back with chop after chop, turning into full-fledged knockdown chops. Triple H hits a back elbow, but Flair reverses a whip and sends Triple H over the top to the outside. Triple H guillotines Flair on the ropes, but Flair comes back with a kneebreaker. Flair locks in the Figure Four, but The Game gets to the ropes. Stomps by Flair, then more chops. Flair pulls Trips to the middle of the ring, but Trips kicks Flair away, causing the referee to dive out of the ring. Trips hits a quick low blow before the ref can climb back into the ring. Pedigree to Flair 1-2-3! Jericho runs in as Triple H celebrates and knocks Flair down. Jericho locks in the Walls on Flair as Triple H looks on from the ramp. Rob Van Dam runs down the ramp, pushing Triple H out of the way and gets in the ring. RVD beats Jericho out of the ring, but Triple H comes back in anger, only for RVD to kick him out of the ring as well! Fade Out.

In the back, Bischoff tells Show to calm down and trust him. Show says that he's not going to trust Bischoff, after Bischoff got him attacked by Rosie and Jamal. And he's not going to clam down, after Bischoff went out and just gave a Title to Triple H. If Bischoff wants to be on Show's good side, he can give him the #1 Contender slot. Bischoff says that if Show wants that spot, he has to impress him in the match against Tommy Dreamer tonight. Show leaves and Bischoff's phone rings. Bischoff is pissed off to hear that a member of Raw is going to leave tonight and go to SmackDown to join a family member.

Christian & Lance Storm vs. Kane
-In the arena, as Christian and Storm attack Kane, JR ponders if it is Kane that will join SmackDown. Kane whips both men into opposite corners. He clotheslines Storm and then tosses Christian onto him, knocking Storm out of the ring. Back elbows to Christian, then a two-handed choke. Storm grabs Kane's legs, causing Kane to go outside and grab Storm. Christian runs out and clubs Kane in the back, then drop toeholds him into the stairs. Back in the ring, Christian stomps away on Kane, then rams him into the corner, where Storm chokes him. Kane elbows both men away. He chokes Christian, but Storm hits him with a flying clothesline. Christian pins 1-2-power out. Blatant choke by Christian. Tag to Storm. Storm snapmares Kane and hits a few elbow drops. Blatant choke by Storm. Tag to Christian. Kane starts fighting back, knocking Christian down. Christian pushes Kane into the corner and looks for the Unprettier, but Kane lifts Christian on his shoulders and falls backwards. Tag to Storm as Kane sits up. Clothesline to Storm, then another, then a back bodydrop. Big Boot to Christian, and he then tosses him outside. Sidewalk slam to Storm 1-2-shoulder up. Kane goes up top and hits the flying clothesline 1-2-broken by Christian. Christian leaves the ring, allowing Storm to poke Kane in the eyes. Christian guillotines Kane and Storm hits a jumping calf kick 1-2-shoulder up. Kane sidesteps a double team and Storm Superkicks Christian out of the ring. Chokeslam to Storm 1-2-3!

After the match, Test runs down with the flag and the blowtorch. Big Boot to Kane. Test lights the torch and is about to burn the flag when Bradshaw hits the ring and takes out Test. Bradshaw and Kane fend off the UnAmericans and wave the flag in victory. Fade Out.

Big Show vs. Tommy Dreamer
-Show immediately attacks Dreamer and tosses him into the corner. Vertical suplex by Show, then a leg drop 1-2-picks Dreamer up. Headbutt by Show, then a big boot. Show places a foot on Dreamer 1-2-kickout. Bearhug by Show, then a punch to the back and a back suplex 1-2-foot on the ropes. Show tosses Dreamer out of the ring. On the outside, Show chops away on Tommy, then rams him into the stairs. Show grabs a chair, but hears the referee's count loud and clear. Show gets in the ring, as does Tommy with the chair. Tommy nails Show in the back with the chair, causing the DQ. Tommy nails Show with the chair again, then in the face and again in the face! Show falls to the mat, but Dreamer keeps nailing him with the chair.

In the back, Trips tells Bischoff that he wants RVD tonight. Bischoff says RVD has Jericho tonight and that's that. Triple H says that he's the franchise player here, and if Bischoff wants to keep him, he better get RVD tonight. Jericho comes out of his dressing room and claims that his match is set. As for Triple H being "the man", Jericho reminds him that he beat two men in one night to win the belt, and didn't just get it in some ceremony. Bischoff says that he has work to do, so the main event will have to be Triple H and Jericho taking on RVD and Ric Flair. Fade Out.

Jeff Hardy vs. Crash Holly
-Jeff comes out a-rockin', and JR can't help but speculate that perhaps it is Jeff who will join his family member on SmackDown. As Crash comes down, Lawler says that he has been given the opportunity to referee the Pillow Fight. Before the match can begin, Bischoff comes out on stage and says that no match will take place here. He knows that it's Jeff that is going to take care of his beef with his brother, but a little notice would have been nice. Like, three minutes notice. Rosie and Jamal hit the ring and take out Jeff. As one goes up top, Bischoff says that this is what will happen whenever anyone wants to leave Raw. Flying splash to Jeff. Crash takes the mic from Bischoff and says that it's not Jeff who is leaving; it's Crash! Crash runs to the back and Bischoff looks at what he did to Jeff. Fade Out.

Terri vs. Stacy
-As we come back, Lawler is in the ring, which is covered in red carpet and has a bed with stuffed animals and a nightstand. He introduces Stacy, who comes to the ring wearing a pink bathrobe and carrying a pillow. She discards her robe to show a small pink nightie. Terri comes down in a blue silk robe, which hides a purple nightie. Terri nails Stacy in the back with a pillow and the two go at it with stuffed animals. Terri spanks Stacy, but Stacy gets revenge by smothering Terri with a stuffed animal. While King helps Terri, Stacy puts the alarm clock in her pillow. Stacy swings the pillow, but Terri jumps over it and front dropkicks Stacy down. Stacy picks Terri up, but Terri rolls her up on the bed 1-2-3! As Terri celebrates, Stacy picks up the loaded pillow and nails Terri with it. She then goes outside and gets a bucket of some liquid. She pours what looks to be motor oil on Terri, then opens up the pillows and lets the feathers stick to Terri. Fade Out.

Chris Jericho & Triple H vs. Rob Van Dam & Ric Flair
-Jericho and Triple H start double-teaming RVD before Flair can come down. Flair runs in and tosses Triple H out of the ring. Now it is RVD and Flair double-teaming on Jericho. The match starts with RVD and Jericho facing off. Spinning heel kick by RVD, then a hiptoss and a monkey flip. Backflip splash 1-2-kickout. Jericho jumps a low roundhouse and kicks RVD down. Blatant choke by Jericho, but RVD hits a shoulder thrust and a slingshot legdrop. Tag to Flair. Flair comes in and starts punching away on Jericho. Triple H elbows Flair, allowing Jericho to clothesline him down. Tag to Triple H. The Game comes in and starts in with mounted punches. Flair tries to fight back with chops, but Trips smashes him into the turnbuckles. Tag to Jericho. Jericho comes in and chokes Flair on the ropes, but misses the running smash. Both men go down. Tag to Triple H and Rob Van Dam. Kicks by Van Dam. Trips ducks an enziguri, but RVD connects with the mule kick. RVD tosses Jericho out of the ring, then takes Triple H down with a flying kick. Jericho pulls RVD down and nails him with a chair while Hebner checks on Triple H 1-2-shoulder up. In the ring, Triple H and Flair start fighting while Jericho takes out RVD outside. Jericho rolls RVD into the ring and Triple H pins 1-2-shoulder up. Tag to Jericho. Vertical suplex by Jericho, but RVD hits a shoulder thrust. Jericho leapfrogs another and hits a victory roll into the Walls of Jericho, but Flair chops him out of the hold. Jericho knocks Flair off the apron so RVD can't tag, and then tags Triple H himself. Triple H pulls RVD to Flair's corner but keeps him from tagging as Flair desperately reaches. Flair nails Triple H and runs in. Chops to Jericho and a clothesline that sends him out of the ring, but then Triple H dumps him over. RVD leapgrogs Triple H and htis a spinning heel kick. RVD hits Rolling Thunder 1-2-shoulder up. Van Dam picks Triple H up, but The Game kicks him in the gut and looks for the Pedigree, but RVD hits a back body drop. Spinning heel kick by RVD, who goes up top. Jericho pushes Van Dam off the top and hits RVD with the Lionsault. Jericho goes back outside to deal with Flair as Triple H pins 1-2-shoulder up. On the outside, Flair locks in the Figure Four on Jericho. Hebner yells at them to knock it off, allowing Triple H to come in with the Title belt. RVD heel kicks the belt back into Triple H's face and then goes up top for the Five Star 1-2-3! Van Dam celebrates by holding up with IC Title and Triple H's World Title. End Show.

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