Raw is War-1/1
Vince McMahon kicked off the show with an appearance before the crowd. He started with his usual insulting of the crowd in Las Vegas. McMahon commented about how he was 'attacked' last night at Summerslam. McMahon began to insult The Rock and how Rocky had to use Foley's help to win the match. Then the Rock came out! He welcomed himself to Las Vegas and stared Vince down. The Rock said that he didn't need Foley's help with Angle and Foley knew it; that that was why Foley never laid a finger on Angle until Angle attacked Foley, and even then Foley left Angle alone after he laid him out. Vince said that Foley still interfered. Rock said that Vince, Stephanie, Triple H, Big Show, Austin, Edge and Christian tried to interfere; and still two men stopped them all! Rock then mentioned how he forgot to mention William regal, but that was because he had to look closely because of all the blood draped over Regal's face! Vince was infuriated, he said that Rock was going to be stripped of his title! Rock said that Vince was a coward and an idiot but for not giving him a chance to save his title. Vince laughed and began to walk up the ramp. The Rock then screamed that Vince didn't have the testicular fortitude to make such a match. The Rock got his wish, Vince made Rock defend his title against Triple H, and that Stone Cold was the guest referee!
Backstage Tazz brushed off his European Belt and readied himself for a rematch against Regal.
As soon as Tazz entered the ring, Regal attacked him! The Regal Stretch came early, but Tazz did not tap out. Tazz hit Regal with a Tazzplex and pinned him for the win. Regal was irate and demanded a rematch. Tazz said that the match was Regal's rematch and that Tazz didn't want to fight Regal again later tonight. Regal said that he wouldn't have to, that the rematch was immediate! Tazz declined, but Regal said that he was the Commissioner and he could do whatever the hell he wants! Regal attacked Tazz and tried to pin him but Tazz kicked out. Tazz then locked in another Tazzplex, but near the ropes, Regal was catapulted over the top rope! Medics attended to Regal and strechered him out of the arena.
X-Pac came into the ring next to face K-Kwik for a shot at Shane's Light-Heavyweight Title on Smackdown!. As soon as K-Kwik entered the ring, X-Pac attacked him. K-Kwik was thrown out of the ring and Justin Credible came out of the crowd; X-Pac distracted the ref and Credible hit K-Kwik with a thrust kick and rolled him into the ring. K-Kwik stood up and got an X-Factor from X-Pac and was pinned!
Backstage Vince spoke to Triple H about his title match later tonight, Vince told Hunter not to worry that he would 'take care of buisness.' Big Show entered the room and asked Vince for a rematch against Jericho. Vince said that Show should not be angry at Jericho but at Kane. Big Show said that he wanted a match for the Intercontinental Title from Jericho tonight, that he didn't care about Kane. Vince gave Show his match.
Rhyno and Lita fought next in a match made by Commissioner Regal before his absence. The winner's team was to fight the Dudleys for the Tag Team Titles on Smackdown!. Rhyno came in from the crowd and attacked Lita from behind! He hit her with the Gore but Lita kicked out! Enraged, Rhyno set Lita up for a diving elbow. Lita rolled out of the way and Rhyno hit the mat. When Rhyno got up, Lita nailed him with a clothesline! Lita taunted to the crowd. Rhyno got up and readied himself to hit Lita with a Gore. Lita dodged and Rhyno hit the ringpost! Lita went up top and hit Rhyno with a moonsault and a pin!
Kevin Kelly met with Triple H to talk about the upcoming Championship match. Triple H said that Rock had no chance of keeping his belt; and not because Stone Cold was guest referee, but because he was that damn good! Stone Cold walked to Helmsly to talk about the match. Austin pushed Kelly into the wall! Stone Cold told Kelly to leave before he woke up in the hospital. Kevin left and Hunter and Austin conversed.
Al Snow came to the ring to talk about his match the night before at Summerslam. He said that Head wanted him to thank the crowd for the cheers he got afterward. Then, Hardcore Holly's music hit. He walked to the ring and told Snow not to get too comfy with the Title, that he would only have it for another ten seconds! Holly ran into the ring and attacked Snow. Snow fought back but the first half of the match belonged to Hardcore. Holly went underneath the ring and grabbed two trashcan lids. Hardcore assaulted Snow with the lids, but Snow kicked out! Holly tried to go for a clothesline, but Snow countered with an arm drag. Snow nailed Holly with a Snowplow! Snow went up top and hit Holly with a guillotine leg drop and a pin.
Next, Big Show got his rematch for the IC Title. Show came to the ring and awaited Jericho. But when Jericho's Titantron showed, he was nowhere to be found. Show Started to walk up the ramp and Jericho attacked from behind! The two fought their way back into the ring, where Show got back in charge. Jericho went for a flying crosshand chop and Show countered with a Chokeslam! And Jericho kicked out! Show was enraged, he went outside for a chair. The Ref screamed at Show to put it down but the Big man would not listen. Jericho regained his composure and dropkicked Show Show didn't even fall down! The Big man grabbed Jericho and lifted him into a chokeslam, but Jericho low-blowed Show and hit him with the chair. The Ref caled for the bell and Show got win via DQ. Show was furious; he grabbed the Ref and Chokeslammed him. Show grabbed Jericho and Chokeslammed him over the top rope to the ground! Big Show left the carnage behind him and let the medics attend to both the ref and Chris Jericho.
Next the Hardys met the Dudleys in a ladder match for the Tag Team Titles. No advantage was taken for the first ten minutes of the match, but Buh Buh Rey took it when he powerbombed Jeff Hardy and 'Bombed' Matt. D'von tried to climb for the belts, but Lita ran in and pushed over the ladder! Buh Buh Rey went for Lita but Matt hit him with the Twist of Fate. Jeff set up the ladder and got the Belts!
Now it was time for the main event. Rock came to the ring and then Triple H with Austin. Triple H attacked Rock and knocked him over the top rope! Austin made no attempt to discourage Hunter! Triple H went out of the ring and hit Rock with a Chair! Austin still let Helmsly assault the Brama Bull! Hunter rolled Rock back into the ring and went for a pin but the Rock kicked out of a fast count! Triple H tried for a Pedigree but Rock back-dropped Helmsly to the mat. Triple H got up and charged at The Rock, but Rocky countered with a Spinebuster! Rock pulled off his elbow pad and went for the People's Elbow but when he bounced of the ropes Austin hit him with a Stunner! Austin helped Hunter back to his feet and onto Rock but Rock kicked out again! Triple H went back outside for the chair and Austin held Rocky for Helmsly. Triple H swung at Rock, and Rock ducked! Austin was laid out flat! Rock hit Hunter with a Floatover DDT and the People's Elbow! Rocky dropped and tried to pin Triple H but there was no ref. Suddenly, Earl Hebner ran from the back and slid into the ring. 1 . . . 2 . . . kick out! Hunter kicked out! While Triple H was wobbling to his feet, Rock poised for a Rock Bottom. Rock planted Hunter, but Helmsly countered with an elbow and pushed Rock into the ropes. Triple H went for a clothesline-but Rock nailed him with a Rock Bottom! Rocky pinned Hunter and kept his belt. Soon Austin was to his feet, and he realized what had happened. Austin gave Rock a Stunner and then hit Hebner with a Stunner! Stone Cold helped Triple H up the ramp and stared down The Rock.