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SmackDown: 22/11/2001
SmackDown was live at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, North Carolina. with Michael Cole and Jerry "The King" Lawler calling the action. The announce team announced a stellar match that would take place later in the evening. The Gravy Bowl Invitational would feature Trish Stratus defending her Women's Championship against Stacy Keibler in a huge pool of gravy!
But before the crowd could eat up that match, the new co-owner of the World Wrestling Federation, Ric Flair came to the ring. The Nature Boy wished the crowd happy Thanksgiving and said that everyone has something to be thankful for. Flair said he was thankful that he bet on the winning team at Survivor Series. Now, as co-owner of the Federation, Flair said he had huge news. On December 9, the date of the Federation's Vengeance Pay-Per-View, Stone Cold Steve Austin would face The Rock!
Before Flair could go any farther, Mr. McMahon joined his business partner in the ring. Mr. McMahon said he wanted to extend the opportunity for the fans to thank Kurt Angle. But instead of a round of thanks, only boos could be heard echoing throughout the arena.
Mr. McMahon then turned to Ric Flair and said the idea of Stone Cold facing The Rock at Vengeance was a great idea. On that day, everyone would see which of the two superstars is the better man. But Mr. McMahon said that if he were The Rock, he would love to get his hands on Y2J. And, Mr. McMahon continued, if he were Kurt Angle he would love to get his hands on Stone Cold. Therefore, Mr. McMahon said that The Rock should face Y2J at Vengeance while Stone Cold could face Kurt Angle. The winner of each match would face off later that seem evening with the victor becoming the undisputed champion!
Flair loved the idea, but Vince had more issues he wanted to address. He said he was over the fact that Flair revealed himself as the Federation co-owner live on RAW, but he was not over the fact that he believed Flair knew Stone Cold was in the building that evening. He reminded Flair that when Austin was beating Kurt Angle, he came to the Olympic Hero's aid while the Nature Boy merely watched. Mr. McMahon said that if he and Flair were 50-50 partners, then Flair would have to jump in and help him out as well.
Flair removed his jacket and danced around the ring. He told Mr. McMahon that, like he said on RAW, he would be the limousine ridin', jet flyin' business partner of Mr. McMahon! But, Flair added, Vince would have to learn how to say, "Wooooo!"
Backstage, Coach asked Trish why she would agree to defend her title in a huge bowl of gravy. Trish responded that she wasn't afraid to get nasty and that she would take on anyone in any kind of match. She was the girl of Bulletproof and she was going to show every other female wrestler in the WWF why you should never mess with the Bulletproof. And her boys were going to remind everyone of what they are capable of tonight.
After the first break of the evening, Test took on Scotty 2 Hotty. Test, who earned a spot in Survivor Series' immunity battle royal by attacking Scotty, used his size to take control of this match early on.
A powerful suplex got Test a two-count, but Scotty recovered and hit Test with a dropkick off the middle turnbuckle. He dropped Test with a superkick, hit a bulldog and launched into the WORM! But Test shoved Scotty away with his feet at the last possible second. A stiff Big Boot moments later gave Test the win.
As test celebrated his victory however... HE WAS ATTACKED FROM BEHIND BY BULLETPROOF"
"It's the Bulletproof!" Cole shouted. "Bulletproof is attacking Test!"
"Why?" Jerry asked.
Bulletproof stomp away on Test. Bladewolf picks up test and Jackal hammers away on him before Bloodwolf knees Test in the stomach and then Bladewolf harshly throws Test to the mat. Bladewolf continues to hammer away on Test as Jackal and Bloodwolf roll out the ring and look underneath the ring, taking out a table.
"Now they got a table!" Cole said. "What is with these guys?"
Jackal and Bloodwolf slide the table into the ring and slide in afterwards, setting the table up in the middle of the ring as Bladewolf brings Test over. jackal and Bloodwolf lift Test onto Bladewolf's shoulders.
"We've seen this before." Cole said.
"Yeah, I've watched this on TV." Jerry nodded.
Bulletproof... HITS THE TRIPLE POWERBOMB THROUGH THE TABLE!
"Oh my God! Test is laid out!" Cole said. "king, there is a pattern to their attacks. Everyone they've attacked has been part of the Alliance."
Bulletproof then turns their attention to Scotty 2 Hotty and they circle him like wolves.
"Maybe not JUST former Alliance members." Jerry said.
Bulletproof gets out the ring and drags Scotty 2 Hotty out of the ring and over to the announce table where Bladewolf kicks him in the stomach, lifts him onto his shoulders... AND POWERBOMBS SCOTTY 2 HOTTY THROUGH THE TABLE!
"oh my God!" Cole shouted. "Scotty may need some medical attention."
The crowd gives a mixed reaction as Bulletproof do their gun gesture before they leave through the crowd and disappear as EMTs come to check on both Test and Scotty 2 Hotty.
Backstage, Sharmell Sullivan asked Tazz why he was back in the Federation. Tazz said it was simple. Mr. McMahon hired him back because of the way he handled Paul Heyman last week. Tazz said Mr. McMahon hired him back as an announcer and a wrestler. Before he could go any further, Funaki stumbled in laughing hysterically. He mocked Tazz for losing to the "kiss ass man" on RAW. Tazz smiled and laughed then began pounding Funaki into submission. Big Show stumbled in and told Tazz to pick on someone his own size. Tazz said that Big Show was just the right size. Big Show told Tazz to try him and Tazz accepted a match later in the night, calling the Big Show "little man" before walking away.
Kurt Angle wished Mr. McMahon happy Thanksgiving in Vince's office. Kurt said that he was upset at all the people in the world who were not thankful for himself, an Olympic champion and a role model for children everywhere. He said they should mostly be thankful for how Kurt saved the Federation at Survivor Series. He thanked Vince for the chance to become a champion at Vengeance. He opened his arms in a hug, but Mr. McMahon just stood with his arms folded and said, "You're welcome." Angle went on to call Austin an ingrate and promised to take him down at Vengeance. Christian knocked on the door and came in bearing a cart loaded with a turkey and all the trimmings. Christian began saying how he was so happy that they all could be together for the holiday in the World Wrestling Federation, but Undertaker came in and caused Christian to scurry away.
Taker said he had something to say to Mr. McMahon in private. Kurt became agitated, saying that Taker should be grateful to him, but Mr. McMahon assured him that he'd be ok and Kurt left the room. Mr. McMahon asked why Taker wasn't at RAW on Monday to celebrate. Taker said he was having his own celebration. Taker said that during his 11 years in the Federation, he always had Mr. McMahon's back even though the two often didn't see eye to eye. He ordered Mr. McMahon to explain his relationship with Kurt Angle. He was upset that Vince didn't come to him to make sure the Federation stayed alive after Survivor Series. Mr. McMahon said he had faith in Taker as he had been a main eventer for 11 years. In fact, Mr. McMahon thought Taker should be in a big match that evening on SmackDown! He said that Taker would go one on one with Kurt Angle. Taker asked if Mr. McMahon was sure he wanted to do that to "his boy." Mr. McMahon said Kurt was not his boy, but Taker said he knew better. Mr. McMahon asked why he would make this match if Kurt was in fact his boy. Taker didn't look convinced. He told Mr. McMahon that his boy was going down.
After commercial, Tazz came to the ring to face the Big Show. Big Show began pounding on Tazz before he even got in the ring. Once inside the squared circle, Big Show continued to dominate. WIth Tazz in the corner, Show turned his back and started ramming the man from Red Hook. Tazz responded by stepping on the second turnbuckle and slapping on the Tazzmission! Big Show stumbled around the ring with Tazz gripping his throat, finally making his way to the center of the ring. Show fell over backward which caused Tazz to break the hold. Show remained slumped over Tazz and stayed long enough to get a pin.
Back in his office, Mr. McMahon indulged on the Thanksgiving meal with Christian by his side. Kurt broke in and angrily said that he would beat a 'thank you' out of Undertaker that evening. He turned to leave and William Regal entered. Christian got up to get some cider and Regal sat down in his place. Mr. McMahon said he had a favor to ask that wasn't like what he asked Regal to do on Monday. He whispered into Regal's ear. Regal looked astonished and couldn't believe what Mr. McMahon had asked. But he agreed and said he would do the task bloody well.
Kurt Angle and the Undertaker squared off next. Taker initially took control by dismantling Angle with a few clotheslines.
When Kurt mounted a rally, he dropped the Olympic Hero with a boot to the face then threw him from the ring. Outside the ropes, Angle slung Taker into the ring post to take over control. He put Taker back inside the ring and gave him three straight belly-to-back suplexes, but he couldn't pin the American Bad Ass. Taker came back with a cross body and a clothesline to Kurt in the corner.
Taker grabbed Kurt for a chokeslam, but Angle turned Taker into the Ankle Lock! Taker writhed in pain in the center of the ring, but he refused to tap. He stood up groggily to break the hold then hit Kurt with a chokeslam!
The Ankle Lock took its toll, though, as Taker promptly fell to the mat. He stood himself up, grabbed Angle and put him in the Ankle Lock! Angle reached the ropes, but Taker refused to break the hold.
Suddenly, Mr. McMahon sprinted into the ring with a steel chair! He went to strike Taker in the back, but the American Bad Ass turned around and stopped Vince with an icy glare. The two stared into each other's eyes from inches away for several moments. Taker grabbed the chair and tossed it away without breaking his gaze. He then slowly turned away and left on his motorcycle as Vince began to smile.
Suddenly, Bulletproof hopped the barricade and surrounded the ring.
"Oh my God, King, look who it is." Cole said. "Bladewolf, Jackal and Bloodwolf. Bulletproof is here."
"Not again." Jerry said. "You don't think they're here to do something to Mr. McMahon do you?"
"Well they've only attacked former Alliance members thus far, but they attacked Test and Scotty 2 Hotty earlier tonight." Cole said. "Bulletproof is of course the Undisputed WWF Tag Team Champions after unifying the WWF and WCW titles at Survivor Series."
Bladewolf, Jackal and Bloodwolf get onto the ring apron, staring at Vince who picks up the steel chair as they slowly get into the ring without looking away from Vince... THEN THEY START ATTACKING KURT ANGLE!
"They're attacking Kurt Angle!" Cole exclaimed.
Bladewolf holds Angle as Jackal and Bloodwolf bring their forearms down on Angle's back, then Bladewolf knees Angle in the stomach relentlessly and they start stomping away.
"What is the point of this?! Angle did nothing to deserve this!" Jerry said.
"Perhaps it's because he turned on the WWF to go to the Alliance." Cole shrugged. "I doubt Bladewolf's forgotten Angle attempting to hit him in the face with the WWF title at Survivor Series."
Bulletproof rolls Angle out of the ring in front of the announce table where Jackal and Bloodwolf lift Angle into the sitting position on Bladewolf's shoulders.
"oh no! king, move out of the way!" Cole shouted as he got out of the way.
"Ahh!" Jerry screamed girlishly.
Bulletproof... PUT KURT ANGLE THROUGH THE ANNOUNCE TABLE WITH THE TRIPLE POWERBOMB!
Bulletproof do their gun gesture and leave through the crowd again...
And that's it for this chapter.