WWF Raw Is War: Monday, December 30th, 2002

I Don't Own Anything But These Ideas.

Raw Is War Preview: Life without the nWo.

Card

Match 1

Jerry Lynn © vs. X-Pac

Light Heavyweight Title

Match 2

Kurt Angle vs. Bubba Ray Dudley

Match 3

Tommy Dreamer vs. Rhyno ©

Hardcore Title

Match 4

Maven © vs. The Big Show vs. Test vs. Matt Hardy

Tag Team Titles

Match 5

Kane/Booker T/Chris Jericho vs. Edge/Christian/The Undertaker

Match 6

The Rock © vs. Stone Cold

WWF Title

Commentators: Jim Ross and The King

Ring Announcer: Lillian Garcia

9:00 p.m.

(It is a Monday night and Raw has hit the airwaves as usual. Across the Nation blasts out and the production crew plays the video package for Raw. After showing stars like Rock and Kurt Angle, a package featuring the end of Vengeance is shown. Rock is shown winning the WWF Title, but then is shown being stunned by Austin. The pyros then explode and the cameras switch on inside of the arena. The fans are going nuts and we can hear Jim Ross speaking.)

JR: HELLO FOLKS AND WELCOME TO WWF RAW! I'm Jim Ross back on national television and next to me is my partner and crime if you will, Jerry, The King, Lawler! We have a great show tonight following Vengeance. Business has definitely picked up here in the WWF.

King: It sure has JR, but there's just one question standing in the minds of millions after last nights show. Why did Stone Cold turn his back on The Rock? The Corporation has the WWF Title, but that didn't satisfy Austin and he stunned Rock.

JR: We hope to have that cleared up tonight. Well maybe right now. That's Vince McMahon's music.

(Vince's music plays and he walks out wearing his business suit. He struts down to the ring with a smile on his face.)

Lillian Garcia: Ladies and gentleman please welcome to the ring, the president of the World Wrestling Federation, Vince McMahon!

King: Vince is gonna fill us all in on what's going on JR. He's going to tell us why Austin did what he did.

JR: I hope Vince knows because this bothers me. Vengeance was an outstanding event. We had a sold out crowd, saw the end of the New World Order unless Shane keeps it alive with Edge and Christian, but what Stone Cold did may have killed it all.

(Vince is now in the ring with a microphone in his hand. He looks around at the fans and begins to speak.)

Vince McMahon: Men and women, boys and girls, children of all ages, you are looking at a whole new Raw tonight. You are looking at what this company is without the nWo. It's exactly the same as it was before. The people are the same, their jobs are the same, and their enemies are the same. There's only one thing here that is different. You the fans no longer have to put up with the faces of Hollywood Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, and Scott Hall. They are long gone after last night and of course that just means one thing. Because Hulk Hogan is gone that means with us tonight is a new champion. The young and free spiritedness that this company needs has returned and it has returned through one of my men. He is one of my dear children, folks he is--

(Glass shatters and out of the back comes STONE COLD! He walks all the way down to the ring with an evil grin on his face.)

Lillian Garcia: Now entering the ring, Stone Cold Steve Austin!

JR: OH MY GOD! AUSTIN IS HERE TONIGHT! STONE COLD IS IN THE BUILDING AND IS ON HIS WAY TO THE RING!

King: Vince was just about to announce our new WWF Champion JR. How could you be happy about this?

JR: It's Rock King. Everybody knows by now it was The Rock.

(Stone Cold rolls into the ring and is handed a microphone. He looks at Vince and speaks.)

Stone Cold: What? We have a new champion? What? Vince I don't think these fans care about who the damn WWF Champion is. They just want Hogan gone and they want to know why I would do such a thing as turn on The Rock last night. Why don't you explain that to them? Come on Vince take stab at it.

Vince: Well ok I think I will. Last night you turned your back on The Rock because your jeal-

Stone Cold: NU-UH! You don't get to tell this story. You don't know why I turned my back. I do though. I know clearly why I did that and I'll explain to you now. Last night marked the end of a lot of things Vince. We put together the Corporation to rid this company of the New World Order and you already said they're gone. So why should we stay together Vince? There is no reason why. We did what we were supposed to do. Vince as of this second your Corporation is dead and now I don't need Rock. I don't need to follow him around and I don't need him standing in my way of being the best. So you know what I'm gonna do Vince? I'm gonna do the same thing we did to the nWo. I'm going to take Rock and make him my target. I'm going to watch his every move and I'm going to take him out of the WWF for good. He won't be away filming a movie or just resting, but he's going to be out with every bone in his body broken stopping him from competing. Vince even though Rock was the last man in that battle Royal a month ago you still should have given me the #1 Contendership to the WWF Title. Right now you've got yourself and your "precious" little champion in danger. I'm going to finish off Rock right here live on Raw and that's the bottom line, CAUSE STONE COLD SAID-!

Vince: Hold on a second Austin. Maybe you forgot something. Since you want to make enemies with me and Rock now that the nWo are gone then I'm down with that. You know best that I've never been afraid to play a little hardball. So I'm going to cut you a little deal. You're saying that you want The Rock tonight and I've booked you with The Rock tonight. I've put the WWF Title on the line just like you want it. Your only problem is you've made enemies with the boss. As president of the WWF, Austin I'm afraid that the match this is going to take place in is not just a normal match, but it's going to be a lot better. To make sure we have no cheating in this match I'm going to make it so that there is no possible way to cheat. Stone Cold I want to see your best performance yet tonight because I'm giving you this opportunity in a NO DISQUALIFICATION MATCH!

JR: WHAT?! Stone Cold and The Rock are competing tonight in a no disqualification match! Austin is standing in the ring not knowing what to think.

King; Of course he is! Austin just had his plans changed around a lot. Let's see him stop Rock when Rock can do anything he wants.

(The fans are going wild at the announcement Vince has just made, but they get even louder as the sound waves from the speakers reach their ears. What they're hearing is "Space Odyssey 2000" and Ric Flair then steps out onto the stage. Stone Colds facial expression then turns to a grin and Ric begins to speak from the stage.)

Ric Flair: Vince, I know that you're my superior here in the WWF. You have the job of president and I'm just your vice president. That does however give me power. It gives me more power than you think. After watching Scott Hall go against our words last night and help out Shane McMahon without me knowing, I have decided to take action and help Stone Cold as much as I can. We owe Austin something to make up for this and since you think it's fair that this match be a no disqualification match then I'm going to add in my idea of fairness. Tonight right here on Raw we'll have that main event, but that no disqualification match is going to also have a special referee. Vince that special referee is gonna be me! I don't care how much you like or dislike this decision, it's happening no matter what. You see Vince we can still be partners, but not without repaying one of the greatest ever to live. Just like me Austin is one stylin' and profilin' son of a gun and he too can be one of the dirtiest players of the game. So be careful Vince. You're decision to help Rock may have just backfired.

(Ric's music hits again and he leaves the ring.)

JR: I can't believe this King! Ric Flair is now the special referee tonight.

King: Don't worry JR. Vince can't believe it either. This is going to be one hell of a battle tonight on Raw.

JR: Well speaking of great battles what about that ladder match last night. That match was absolutely amazing and right here tonight the WWF Light Heavyweight Title will be on the line. When we come back Jerry Lynn is going to defend his title against X-Pac!

COMMERCIAL

Match 1: Jerry Lynn wins after Jeff Hardy interferes and hits Jerry with a chair.

JR: This is insane. X-Pac was so close to winning the Light Heavyweight Title, but Jeff Hardy holding a grudge from last night when Jerry Lynn beat him in that ladder match, had to ruin things. X-Pac should be our new Light Heavyweight Champion.

King: You would have done the same thing JR. Jerry Lynn humiliated Jeff Hardy in his own match last night at Vengeance. Jeff had every reason to go after Lynn tonight.

(The cameras then switch to the back where Michael Cole is standing by with Kurt Angle.)

Michael Cole: Kurt Angle last night on Sunday Night Heat we saw you lose by disqualification to Spike Dudley after leveling him with a steel chair. Kurt it was a pretty nasty shot and during Vengeance Bubba Ray Dudley expressed his disliking of the situation. Bubba told everyone in the Tag Team Title match to beware, because he and D-Von saw you in their competitors and would do to them what needs to be done to you. Vince overheard this comment and immediately set up this one on one match between Bubba Ray and yourself. What are your thoughts?

Kurt Angle: Michael I'll tell you my thoughts. Lets start from the beginning when I hit Spike Dudley with that chair. I think it needs to be known why I hit that little runt with a chair. Michael I hit him because he deserved it. He needed to be hit with something because he expected me to compete with him on a show such as Sunday Night Heat. I should have been on the Vengeance pay-per-view last night, but I wasn't. So instead Spike Dudley asks me to wrestle him on Heat as if not being on a pay-per-view dragged me down to his level. The kid is an idiot and all I did was smarten him up last night. Then you take Bubba Ray talking about how Spike is so important to the Dudley Boys and how they were going to make and example out of the other teams that were in competition last night. Then if my memory is serving me correctly I believe Bubba who is supposed to be "Bubba Tough" as JR would put it, tapped out to a simple little armlock. Nobody taps out to an armlock anymore Michael. Even Spike could have lasted through that. If Bubba and D-Von were going to make such and impact last night then why don't you tell me where that precious little Tag Team Title is now? I know where it is. It's over Maven's shoulder and tonight it's being defended in a fatal four way to determine the champion and the partner will then be picked. To make things even better D-Von isn't a part of this. So Bubba I hope you enjoy our match because you have nothing to look forward to after I brake your ankle. Oh it's true, it's damn freaking true.

COMMERCIAL

Match 2: Kurt Angle defeats Bubba Ray Dudley with the anklelock.

JR: Well before the match Kurt had a lot to say, but he certainly did back it up in this match.

King: It's nice to see a nice clean victory JR. We've seen so much dirty work here in the WWF lately that I'm wondering if I'm in the right seat.

(The cameras then switch to the back where Vince and Ric are meeting in their office.)

Vince: Ric why did you have to go out there and do that tonight? We just got rid of the nWo, you're my Vice President, we're supposed to be a team. Stone Cold Steve Austin betrayed our team last night at Vengeance and he needs to be punished for it.

Ric: Hold on a second Vince. Let me explain something to you. I drove Austin into leaving The Corporation. When I messed up his cage match last night I just knew something bad was going to happen. I took the trust away from Austin and I don't blame him for wanting to leave us. Vince I helped him tonight because we need to be patching things up with Austin not punishing him.

Vince: Maybe you're right Ric, but what's important is that we give the men we still have what they want and what they deserve. I know for a fact that Rock wants to get his hands on Stone Cold tonight. I stand by my decision to have this match and I stand by my decision that this is going to be a no disqualification match.

Ric: That's fine with me Vince, but I'm still going to try my best to get Austin back on our side. I know he wants to be accepted, but after losing such a big match on such a big night he did what he had to do and that was pay us back. Vince tonight I'm making ends meet with the Texas Rattlesnake and I stand by MY decision to be the special referee in tonight's main event.

COMMERCIAL

Match 3: Rhyno wins when Brock Lesnar hits Dreamer in the head with a kendo stick and Rhyno follows up with a gore. Paul Heyman tries to include himself, but recieves the triple powerbomb from Brock Lesnar for his troubles.

JR: That match was absolutely brutal, but thanks to Brock Lesnar, Rhyno is able to keep his Hardcore Title.

King: I wouldn't be surprised in the least bit if he doesn't keep it long though. Brock might not always be willing to help Rhyno, and when he decides it's time to say goodbye he'll probably be taking the Hardcore Title with him.

(The cameras switch to the back where Booker T is talking to Maven.)

Booker T: Hey Maven, you're going to hook me up with half of the Tag Team Titles after you win this next match right? After all we are both a part of The Corporation.

Maven: Actually Booker I'm going to have to quote Stone Cold on this one. Booker, The Corporation is dead. We got rid of the nWo so there really is no reason for us to be together. And Booker I already have a teammate picked, but good luck doing your own thing now.

Booker T: I guess you're right man, but if you change your mind you no where to find me sucka.

(Maven looks at Booker with a confused look and Raw goes to a commercial.)

COMMERCIAL

Match 4: Matt Hardy eliminated by Big Show after a chokeslam. Big Show is eliminated by Maven after a dropkick and a crossbody. Test wins after kicking a chair that Maven was holding, back into Maven's face and then getting the pinfall.

JR: Ladies and gentleman we have new Tag Team Champions. Test has just won the Tag Team Titles.

King: He's about to pick his partner JR. Who do you think it'll be?

JR: I don't know King, but he's got a microphone.

(Test gets on the microphone and looks around the arena. He speaks to the people with a smirk on his face as the crowd gives him heavy heat.)

Test: Oh shut up you ignorant Americans. A real man would be proud of my victory and would be shouting thank you Test for giving us such a great match. You're not though, but I think I know of someone who is. This man is the only man I want to team with and I hope he'll take my invitation to be my partner. So why don't all you hicks give a warm welcome to, STEVEN RICHARDS!

(After a short delay Richards comes out to the ring and yells at the crowd. He stands eye to eye with Test and Test extends his hand. Steven continues to stare at him and finally shakes his hand. He then takes his Tag Team Title and taunts the crowd along with Test.)

King: Test and Steven Richards are the WWF Tag Team Champions JR. Stand up and salute them.

JR: I think I'll pass. Test may be a Tag Team Champion, but he's still a cheat and I refuse to chant for him. We'll be right back with actual tag team action. A six-man tag team match is next

COMMERCIAL

(Raw returns and we see Edge, Christian, and Shane McMahon speaking.)

Shane: Listen up you two. Tonight is a very important night for us. I've got something big planned for later on and it's going to hurt my father a lot. We've already gotten rid of his Corporation just as he's gotten rid of the Scott, Kevin, and Hulk. He however has left the three of us together. We weren't part of the group he was firing. Now tonight you two team with The Undertaker to take on Kane, Booker T, and Chris Jericho. You three are going to tear apart your opponents just like any other night. New World Order or not you two are still two of the greatest ever and by the end of tonight our whole big happy family will have made an impact.

Edge: Shane we both know that you have these plans for later. We really don't want to hear about how you're going to do this and how we're going to do this. Christian and I are the greatest tag team ever and we're going to prove it right now.

Christian: That's right Shane. You are our leader, but lets not forget that it's Edge and I who totally reek of awesomeness.

Match 5: Kane/Booker T/Chris Jericho win when Kane pins Christian while Jericho holds Undertaker in the walls of Jericho and Booker T takes out Edge with a scissors kick.

JR: Kane, Booker T, and Chris Jericho just cleaned house! They took out all three men and get the victory.

King: We still haven't found out what Shane's plans are though. He's got something up his sleeve and I don't like it.

(The camera goes to a hallway in the back where The Rock is about to be interviewed by Coach.)

Coach: Rock it is an honor to be standing here with you tonight just before this next match. First I would like to congratulate you on your victory last night at Vengeance, but now I would like to get your feelings on your match with Stone Cold Steve Austin.

Rock: Hold on just a second Coach. I can't answer this question without addressing the people first. Isn't that right people?

(The Rock looks at the camera and the crowd goes wild. A smile grows across Rock's face as he tips his head back and speaks.)

The Rock: FINALLY, THE ROCK HAS BECOME, YOUR WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION CHAMPION! That's right, The Rock is standing in front of his people as the WWF Champion. No one, and The Rock means no one can change that. In just a moment I'll be taking on Stone Cold Steve Austin but no matter what crazy crap Ric Flair and Vince McMahon come up with for the match The Rock will still walk out the same as he walked in. Austin you can say your what's and drink your beers, but when you step into the ring with the WWF Champion in this no disqualification match you better get ready for The Rock to shove items up your ass ever which way. Austin, The Corporation isn't the only thing that is dead, but you're chances of winning our also. IF YOU SMELALLAALALALAL WHAT THE ROCK IS COOKING!

COMMERCIAL

Match 6: Rock beats Stone Cold with help from Hogan, Hall, and Nash! The three men come to the ring with Shane and attack both Rock and Austin. They then lay Rock on Austin to give him the victory although Flair doesn't want to count.

JR: What are they doing here? They're fired. They don't belong in this company.

King: This is Shane's big surprise. He somehow brought back the nWo again.

(Shane grabs a microphone as Flair is preparing to go after Shane.)

Shane McMahon: Hold on just a second Nature Boy. You think you and Vince pulled a fast one on us don't you? You two think you finally got rid of my boys, but that's not how things are going to work. Ric before I was stripped of my power in this company I had these three renew their WWF contracts, each of which stated that the contracts must be fulfilled despite disagreement between any parties. Therefore for the next 2 years, Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, and Scott Hall, are your biggest problem and nightmare. This is how you play dirty Flair. This is how you play NEW WORLD ORDER! I warned you Flair we are the nWo brother and we are for life!

(Raw goes off the air.)

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