April 2001:

RAW IS WAR (April 9, 2001):

The NWO's music plays. Hollywood Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, and Scott Hall walk to the ring. Nash picks up a mic.

"You know," Nash begins, "we came here tonight to set the record straight. For the past week, everywhere we went, many fans have critized us. Many have actually used profanity in reference to us."

Nash continued on.

"Speaking for myself and my two friends, let me tell you something. That hurts our feelings. We want the ability to come out and prove to you great fans not only can we do it, but nobody does it quite like us."

Nash hands Scott Hall the mic.

"Hey yo!" Hall says. This gets a big pop.

"We're not the bad guys. Believe it or not, deep down, we're just like all of you. I know this whole 'Invasion' thing has you all worried, but we're not here to do anything like that, I assure you." Hall concluded. He passed the mic over to Hogan, who got a mixed reaction.

"I never thought I would hear Hogan's voice again in a WWF ring." Jim Ross admitted.

Hogan hesitated for a bit.

"He's choked up! He's emotional!" Paul Heyman said.

"You know, Scott and Kevin, I couldn't agree with you more." Hogan began. "We are just like all of you out there. I mean, we might be a little richer and a little more famous, but we are not here to invade or take over the WWF, we're here to make it better. All we want to do is to give the WWF fans exactly what they want, and what they want is the biggest thing in professional wrestling today, the NWO, The New World Order. All we want is a chance. There's one man who gave the NWO a chance and that was Shane McMahon. God bless Shane McMahon. And God bless all of you people. And God bless America, thank you very much." Hogan finished.

The NWO's music played as the three embraced in the ring and walked to the back.

"I don't buy into one word we just heard. These guys only care about one thing and that's each other." Jim Ross admitted.

"Well, I'm sure that they've changed!" Heyman asked.

"I'm not convinced, let me tell you. I'm just not convinced." Ross stated.

"Well, maybe you gotta give them a chance to convince you." Heyman said.

"You believed what they said?" Ross asked Heyman.

"I mean, you know, when Hulk said 'God bless America'..." Heyman said.

"He got the rise out of you and everybody else that he wanted to elicit in my estimation. They've got their own agenda, they've always had their own agenda, they took one company and destroyed it, the old WCW." Ross stated.

"Well, maybe they've changed! You've changed, J.R., not necessarily for the better, but you've changed, maybe these guys have changed for the better!" Heyman insisted.

Results:

Kane defeated Kurt Angle to retain the Hardcore Championship Rhino defeated Crash and Molly Holly The Undertaker defeated The Big Show The Dudley Boyz defeated X-Factor Chris Benoit Vs. Chris Jericho ended in a no contest Val Venis defeated Raven Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated Triple H

After the main event, The NWO appeared and attacked Austin yet again. The Rock's music hit as he attempted to fend off the NWO. Undertaker's music hit and it was now even. Austin, Rock, and Taker cleared the ring of the NWO.

RAW IS WAR (April 16, 2001):

Mr. McMahon's music hit as he walked down to the ring.

"You know, ladies and gentlemen," he began. "It doesn't take much to anger me. I'm man enough to admit that. But when my son Shane said that he was going to invade the World Wrestling Federation with WCW, he is wrong. That's not something that's going to happen. Therefore, at the upcoming Backlash PPV, The newly formed NWO will take on the team of Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, and The Undertaker. Now, as you all know, these three men don't get along, but for one night, I expect them to finally get rid of the trash called The NWO."

Shane McMahon's music hits as he walks onto the stage.

"Dad, cut the crap, alright?" Shane began. "You know, you hide behind all these lies. My Invasion is not gonna happen? Well, Dad, sorry to say this, but it's gonna happen. I mean, what, are you afraid of a little competition? WCW kicked your ass in the past, and from now on, that's all we're gonna do, and we're going to begin it at Backlash, when the NWO takes out the 'dream team' of Stone Cold, The Rock, and Undertaker. I mean, as far as the NWO goes, they're thicker than thieves. Sure, they've had some differences in the past, but nothing they couldn't work out. The bottom line is, I know for a fact, they're on the same page. And quite frankly Dad, I can't say the same for Austin, Rock, and Undertaker. What makes you think that they won't blow up at Backlash? Or even before? You have three combustible elements, Dad. And whether it the cause of themselves, or the NWO, it will explode at Backlash."

Edge and Christian defeated Hardcore Holly and Crash to retain the Tag Team Championships Bubba Ray Dudley defeated Justin Credible Kane defeated Steven Richards to retain the Hardcore Championship Chris Jericho defeated Kurt Angle Chris Benoit defeated William Regal Billy Gunn, Raven, And Test defeated The Radicalz The Big Show defeated Kaientai Triple H defeated Jeff Hardy to win the Intercontinental Championship

RAW IS WAR (April 23, 2001):

The Rock is backstage being interviewed by Jonathan Coachman.

"Now Rock," Coach begins, "This Sunday, you team up with Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Undertaker to take on the NWO. How will you be able to co-exist with these superstars?"

The Rock raises his hand and waits for the pop to die down.

"FINALLY... THE ROCK HAS COME BACK TO DENVER!" The Rock says.

"Coach, you asked The Rock a very important question. And you're right, The Rock has never gotten along with Steve Austin. Never has, and probably never will. And The Rock sure as hell has never gotten along with the Deadman. But right now, that doesn't matter. That isn't important. What's important is kicking the NWO's collective candya**es! The Rock will walk down the People's ramp, step into the People's ring, and Rock Bottom that washed up has been Hulk Hogan, he's gonna drop that People's Elbow on that giant walking piece of monkey crap Kevin Nash, and give a boot and DDT to that Cuban wannabe Scott Hall. The bottom line is, this Sunday, the Invasion will be stopped before it gets started, and The NWO will crawl away defeated. IF YA SMELLLLLLLLL WHAT THE ROCK... IS COOKIN'!"

Rhyno defeated Spike Dudley to retain the Hardcore Championship Kaientai defeated Right To Censor Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho defeated Kurt Angle and William Regal The Big Show defeated Test The Radicalz defeated Grandmaster Sexay, Raven and Steve Blackman Trish Stratus defeated Ivory Stone Cold and The Rock defeated Edge and Christian

WWF BACKLASH (April 29, 2001):

Mr. McMahon is in his office with the team of Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, and The Undertaker.

"Look, you three." McMahon begins. "This is the single greatest threat that the World Wrestling Federation has ever had. Now, it doesn't matter whether we like each other or not. The fact of the matter is, the NWO, this Invasion from WCW must be stopped at any cost. Now, if you three see fit, you can beat the hell out of each other after the match for all I care. But wait until after. For right now, I want you to focus on kicking the NWO's collective a**es! As the old saying goes, 'Together we stand, divided we fall.'"

Lita defeated Molly Holly X-Factor defeated The Dudley Boyz Rhyno defeated Raven to retain the Hardcore Championship William Regal defeated Chris Jericho in a Duchess of Queensbury Rules match Chris Benoit defeated Kurt Angle in an Ultimate Submission match Shane McMahon defeated Big Show in a Last Man Standing match Matt Hardy defeated Christian and Eddie Guerrero to retain the European Championship Stone Cold, The Rock, and The Undertaker and The NWO ends in a no contest

Near the end of the match, the lights go out. When the lights come back on, Rob Van Dam, Sabu, and Raven are in the ring with steel chairs and attack Stone Cold, The Rock, and The Undertaker. Paul Heyman jumps off commentary and comes into the ring with a mic.

"THIS INVASION JUST GOT TAKEN TO THE EXTREME!"