PART I:
WRESTLEMANIA X-SEVEN (April 1, 2001):
Everything goes as planned. All the matches take place:
Chris Jericho defeats William Regal to retain the IC Championship The APA and Tazz defeat the Right To Censor Kane defeats Raven and the Big Show to win the Hardcore Championship Eddie Guerrero defeats Test to win the European Championship Kurt Angle defeats Chris Benoit Chyna defeats Ivory to win the Women's Championship Shane McMahon defeats Mr. McMahon Edge And Christian defeats The Dudley Boyz and The Hardy Boyz to win the Tag Team Championships The Iron Sheik wins the Gimmick Battle Royal The Undertaker defeated Triple H Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated The Rock to win the WWF Championship
During this last match, Stone Cold turns his back on the WWF fans by aligning with Mr. McMahon. McMahon hands Stone Cold the chair, as he mercilessly assaults the Rock with it.
"COME ON STEVE! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?" Jim Ross shouts over commentary, in disbelief.
Stone Cold pins the Rock.
1,2,3.
"It's a new champion!" Paul Heyman screams.
"Will things ever be the same?" Jim Ross asks as The Rock regains consciousness, unaware of what just happened...
RAW IS WAR (April 2, 2001):
"No Chance In Hell" plays as Mr. McMahon walks to the ring, with the WWF Championship over his shoulder.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, allow me to present to you, the new WWF champion, the man who finally made the right decision that was best for business, STONE COLD STEVE AUSTIN!"
"Glass Shatters" plays as Stone Cold walks to the ring. He receives a rather positive reaction.
"Why are these people cheering Austin?" Jim Ross wonders aloud.
"Because unlike some people around here, they don't turn their back on their hero!" Paul Heyman tells Ross.
Stone Cold enters the ring.
"I must say Mr. Austin," McMahon says proudly, "I'm just so glad that last night at Wrestlemania, you did the right thing. You have earned this right."
McMahon hands Austin the WWF Championship.
Thank you very much, Vince. But you know, I've been thinking, and I don't know..."
"What does he mean by that?" Paul Heyman asks.
"If you think I should stun this stupid S.O.B., give me a hell yeah!" Stone Cold asks the crowd.
"HELL YEAH!" The crowd fires back.
"Well, unfortunately for you Vince, last night... was April Fools."
Stone Cold stuns McMahon, to everybody's delight.
"I KNEW IT! I KNEW IT!" Jim Ross shouts happily.
"What a sick April Fools' joke!" Paul Heyman shouts.
"Here Comes The Money" plays as Shane McMahon appears on the stage, decked out in a three piece suit.
"Nice job, Austin." Shane says.
"However, you have more problems than my father, because, as everybody knows, last week on Raw, I bought WCW. And tonight, my master plan starts. Austin, I want you to meet these three guys."
The NWO's music hits as The NWO, Hollywood Hulk Hogan, Scott Hall, and Kevin Nash walk onto the stage.
"GOOD GOD ALMIGHTY, BUSINESS HAS JUST PICKED UP! THE NWO IS ON RAW!" Jim Ross shouts.
"DID YOU EVER, IN YOUR WILDEST DREAMS, THINK YOU WOULD EVER SEE THESE GUYS IN A WWF ARENA AGAIN?" Paul Heyman asks.
The NWO enter the ring.
"Boys," Shane says, "You know what to do."
The NWO assault Austin, with Kevin Nash performing a Jacknife Powerbomb on Austin. Hogan then takes out spray paint, and writes, "WCW" on Austin's back.
"MY GOD THE BATTLE LINES HAVE BEEN DRAWN!" Jim Ross shouts.
Shane McMahon smiles as he stands on the stage. The Invasion has begun...