Raw Is War: Monday January 6th, 2003
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Raw Preview: Vince McMahon makes an announcement.
Card Match 1 Match 2 Jerry Lynn © vs. Billy Kidman Rhyno © vs. Mystery Opponent Light Heavyweight Title Hardcore Title Match 3 Match 4 Kurt Angle & Triple H vs. The Mick Foley vs. The Rock Dudley Boys Special Referee: William Regal Match 5 Match 6 Kane © vs. Christian Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Booker T TV Title #1 Contendership To WWF Title Commentators: Jim Ross & Jerry Ring Announcer: Lillian Garcia Lawler
(A video package airs from Smackdown where Vince tells Ric that he has an announcement to make on Raw after a conversation on taking care of the New World Order. Clips are then shown of Hulk Hogan taking back the WWF Title. Raw's video then plays and we are joined by JR and King.)
Jim Ross: Welcome to Raw is War! We are live with another night of excitement emanating only from the top company in sports-entertainment, the World Wrestling Federation.
King: A night of excitement indeed JR. Tonight we finally get to here Vince McMahon's major announcement and not only that, but we have a #1 Contendership match for the WWF Title. Stone Cold Steve Austin is set to take on Booker T with the winner facing Hulk Hogan at the Royal Rumble.
(With that "No Chance" hits and Vince McMahon makes his way down to the ring. Once inside he is handed a microphone and waits for the crowd to die down. Finally Vince makes the announcement everyone has been waiting to hear.)
Vince McMahon: Lately there have been a few things going on around here that quite frankly, I believe have gotten out of control. We have people running around bashing people with weapons left and right, people are getting in other people's business, and we have a group of heathens running around thinking they own this company. I'm ready to clean up this place. There's only one way to take care of all of this and it can all be taken care of in one big jumble. I may not be able to get rid of the New World Order, but I can put this company against them. I may not be able to stop all the interference in other people's time, but I can find a way to give them their own medicine. In just three weeks we are going to see the return of one of the biggest matches ever to hit the World Wrestling Federation. This match is going to hopefully clear up most of the problems this company has. If I can't get rid of the New World Order than I'm going to put 27 other men against them! That's right ladies and gentleman, on Sunday, January 26th of 2003 we will see the return of the ROYAL RUMBLE! 30 men will enter the ring and only one of those men will leave it victorious. That one man will advance to Wrestlemania in March to take on the World Wrestling Federation Champion. I don't give a damn who that man is as long as I know it's not a member of the nWo. I have personally entered the first three people into the Royal Rumble and those three men are Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, and Christian. Those three men are going to be in the ring with 27 of the best superstars this company has to offer and I want those 27 men to make sure the nWo has no intentions of ever stepping in a WWF ring again after they've been eliminated. All you guys who think your violence makes you special, I want to see you enter yourselves into the Royal Rumble and put these men out of commission. I want men that have the power to tear the New World Order apart. I want someone that knows that the one rule in this company that really truly matters and that is don't cross the boss. I want a man that can----.
(Vince is really fired up by now, but is all of a sudden cut off by a countdown followed by a huge explosion and an appearance by Chris Jericho. Chris walks down the stage and into a ring. Once there he is given a microphone and confronts the President of the WWF.)
Chris Jericho: Ladies and gentleman please excuse the interruption to a great open of an awesome show, but let me remind this kind old man what show he is on. Men and women around the world you are currently tuned in to RAW.......IS........JERICHO! Vinnie this is truly one humongous announcement you've given all of us and its one amazing pep talk, but I think you and I both know just what you need to take these men out of the Royal Rumble. You want a man who is fierce, a man who is vicious, you want a man who can take the crowd turn them upside down and empty their pockets by bringing them to the show and there is no other man fit for the job than the Ayotolla of Rock'n'Rolla. You want the man who is a true rockstar, a living legend, the highlight of the night. Vince McMahon the fourth man that will put his name in the Royal Rumble and the one that is going to destroy Scottie and his buddy Big Kev is standing right in front of you. Chris Jericho is now entering himself in the Royal Rumble. Kevin you crossed a line last week by taking out Chris Benoit. If you have a problem with me you take it up with me. I'm your problem here Kevin and if you're going to try and make an impact you prove that you can do it one on one, man to man. I'm looking forward to kicking your ass at the Royal Rumble, but I'd love even more to have a rematch from Vengeance right here and right now.
Vince McMahon: Hold on just a second Chris. I know you want this very badly, but some things need to be put on hold. You see Nash isn't here yet from what I've been told by security and I've ordered that when he gets here he is directed straight to the ring. Once he gets out here we're going to let you express your anger to him, but you'll be doing it as a special referee in the TV Title match between Kane and CHRISTIAN!
(Chris looks at Vince with a grin on his face and speaks again.)
Chris Jericho: Vinnie Mac I have never been more honored in my life. I'm going to call this one right down the middle and I'm sure the better man truly will come out on top.
(Jericho's music hits again and he leaves the ring with Vince following.)
Jim Ross: I can't believe it King! The Royal Rumble is going to take place in North Carolina and we've just made four entries. We know who four of the men in the Royal Rumble will be and we'll hopefully find out more soon.
King: Not only that, but we found out Chris Jericho is gonna be a special referee tonight and the TV Title will be on the line in that match.
Jim Ross: Well we'll be right back with our first match of the night. Jerry Lynn is going to put his Light Heavyweight Title on the line against Billy Kidman.
COMMERCIAL
(Raw returns backstage where Raven is talking to someone.)
Raven: Jerry Lynn is on his last strings right now. He can't take this much longer and soon we will have claimed our first victim. I've seen many men try to claim they are the best. Jerry Lynn may not be saying he's the greatest, but his actions speak louder than his words and he's showing us that by not giving up he thinks he's better than us. Tonight we show him just how great he really is. Let's go out there and show Jerry that we are extreme. More extreme than he ever was or will be. We along with a few others are the definition of one man's dream. A dream for power, pain, and extreme. Quote the Raven nevermore.
(The cameras return to the ring where the first match is about to begin.)
Jim Ross: Folks welcome back. If you're just joining us Vince McMahon just announced the return of the Royal Rumble and also the first four contestants have been named.
King: Those first four are going to consist of nWo members Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, and Christian, along with one of their biggest rivals, Chris Jericho. It's going to be a historic one to say the least.
Jim Ross: Well it's time now to kick off the first match. The Light Heavyweight Title is on the line and this match is underway.
Match 1: Billy Kidman defeats Jerry Lynn for the WWF Light Heavyweight Title when Raven distracts the referee and Tazz hits Jerry Lynn over the head with a trashcan allowing Billy to crawl over and make a cover.
Jim Ross: RAVEN AND TAZZ JUST SCREWED JERRY LYNN OUT OF THE LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE! Billy Kidman is the new Light Heavyweight Champion.
King: But wait a minute JR! Raven is standing over Jerry Lynn.
(Raven stands over Jerry Lynn pointing and yelling at him. He then points over at Billy Kidman holding the Light Heavyweight Title and laughs. Tazz then comes up from behind Raven and blasts him across the back of the head with the trashcan. Tazz continues to pound away on Raven and Jerry Lynn and then grabs a microphone.)
Tazz: Raven you don't need to give me pep talks around here. I brought meaning to the word extreme back in the day. I spent my nights on the streets. You don't have to explain to me that someone needs to teach some of the boys lessons. But even you have to learn Raven. Even you have to learn that in the game of extreme there are no partners. Now if you want to say that you're the best then you'll back your words up by joining me in the Royal Rumble cause I just entered it. The twenty nine other men in this match are each going to see my extreme and each become just another victim!
Jim Ross: Tazz just entered the Royal Rumble, King! This one's shaping up to be a slobber knocker as we've just seen the fifth man enter in.
COMMERCIAL
(Raw returns backstage where Tommy Dreamer and Paul Heyman are talking to a mystery man.)
Paul Heyman: Boy it's so good to see you back in the WWF. You've been gone for just a little while now and I'm proud to have helped sign such a capable talent to take out that dirty beast in the ring. Rhyno doesn't understand that even though his is a little hardcore, hardcore is Tommy Dreamer. Although this probably is the last time I'll confront you, welcome back to the WWF and please show Rhyno just who is in charge around here.
(The camera backs up and we see Big Bossman shaking hands with Paul Heyman.)
Jim Ross: Big Bossman returned last week and attempted to show Goldust a bit of authority. By the looks of it Paul Heyman's the man that got him back in here.
King: By the looks of it JR? They just flat out told us that Paul Heyman got Bossman his job and to take charge in this company.
Jim Ross: Well we'll se how much charge he can take here against Rhyno.
Match 2: Rhyno defeats Big Bossman when the match moves backstage and Goldust hits Bossman with a lead pipe. Rhyno then gores Goldust to make sure he doesn't attempt to do anything to him. Brock Lesnar then comes to protect Rhyno as he pins the fallen Bossman.
King: Rhyno's done it. Paul Heyman may have tried to one up Rhyno again, but no one can stop the man beast.
COMMERCIAL
(Raw returns backstage where Kurt Angle and Triple H are meeting.)
Kurt Angle: Hunter it's great to know that you and I are on the same page. It's about damn time this company has seen something out of the real top competitors it's ever had. No one has ever come close to the intensity that we put forth every night in our careers and to think that neither of us were on the Vengeance card is outrageous. It never should have happened that way and we need to make sure that it never turns out like that again. I talked to Vince McMahon earlier in the night and I've already secured us a spot at the next pay-per-view. We'll both be headlining the show this month as I've entered us into the 30-man royal rumble to determine who will be in the main event of Wrestlemania. Not only that though Hunter, but Vince has told me that if you or me win the Royal Rumble the other man will get a shot at the WWF Title next month at No Way Out. The two of us are moving back to the top. It's true, it's damn true.
Triple H: Well Kurt you can keep going around doing all this stuff for us, but I want you to remember one thing. I'm not doing this for "us", but I'm going to keep doing everything for myself. I'm going to win the Royal Rumble for myself, I'm going to win the WWF Title at Wrestlemania for myself, and tonight I'm going to show the Dudley Boys just what it takes to play the game for myself. Those two crossed the wrong mans path and they'll both regret in when they meet the man that people have deemed a "cerebral assassin". It's about time the Dudleys understand that they can't push everyone around because one day they won't want to play games anymore. That day is tonight be I am the game, and I am that damn good.
(The camera goes back to the ring.)
JR: Well Kurt Angle and Triple H seem to be ready for the Dudleys, but the big question is will little Spike Dudley be involved in this match. He's started this mess and he may be the one to clean it up.
King: I don't think he'll show up JR. He's the runt of the Dudley litter and the one who can't really hold his ground and it's put him in hot water with Kurt Angle and "The Game".
Match 3: Kurt Angle and Triple H defeat the Dudleys when Kurt Angle receives a 3-D and Bubba Ray gets a pedigree from Triple H after the move. D-Von had slid out of the ring and started up the ramp as it happened. Triple H made the cover on Bubba and won the match.
JR: Triple H has done it! He won this match and I don't expect him to lose very many. He'll be in the Royal Rumble at the end of the month and he's gotta be a favorite King.
(The camera ventures to backstage to where Regal is speaking with Mick Foley.)
William Regal: Sir I know you are the commissioner and what you say goes as for matches, but I really don't believe this is fair. I don't want to go out there tonight and possibly make a mistake that could cost me so many things. I'm asking that you pull me out of this match and just find some way to punish me right now.
Mick Foley: Willie there is no way I would ever consider you not being a part of this historic match. This match needs you. You have the element of intelligence that sparks this match even more than the superstars in it. I know you'll call this one right down the line so just get out there and lets get this going.
(Mick begins to walk away and Regal continues to be.)
William Regal: Mick wait! I can't do this Mick. For god's sake please get me out of this mess! MICK!
(Regal looks scared as the show takes a break.)
COMMERCIAL
(Raw returns with Vince backstage.)
Vince McMahon: It's almost been one night and things are still out of hand around here. I can't have this mess anymore Ric.
Ric Flair: You know Vince you're right. You can't handle this anymore. You're doing a good job, but we need to do a great job. Well I just got a great idea. Let's look at the list of men in the Royal Rumble so far. First off we have the nWo members of Kevin Nash, Christian, and Scott Hall. The announcement of these two men entering the Royal Rumble has led to Chris Jericho entering himself into the match. If he wants to clean up the New World Order he's going to have to have someone do it with him. Even though we don't know when Chris Benoit will be back, I'm sure he'll want in the match and he's a perfect candidate for the job. So as of this moment Chris Benoit is now in the Royal Rumble. Then we have the announcement of Tazz entering the Royal Rumble. After the mess we saw tonight I think it's only right for Raven and Jerry Lynn to exact revenge on Tazz and each other in the Royal Rumble where they know for sure they can find him. Then we allowed Triple H and Kurt Angle to be in this match, but we can't just let them get the upperhand on the Dudley Boys without giving Bubba and D-Von a rematch. So as of this very moment all three Dudley's will be taking part in our 30-man Royal Rumble. Vince this is blockbuster television. This is a ground breaking announcement and to add to all the shock if any of the men I just mentioned lay so much as a finger on one of the other men they will lose their spot not only in this match, but on the Royal Rumble pay-per- view altogether. WOOOO!!
(The camera goes back to the ring.)
JR: What an announcement by the Vice President of the WWF. Ric Flair just stacked this match and we now have 13 men set for the Royal Rumble.
King: Well we'll know by the end of the night at least one more man, but first we're going to see William Regal show is refereeing skills as Mick Foley challenges The Rock.
Match 4: Mick Foley pokes The Rock in the eyes and when Rock can't see William Regal hits Mick Foley in the head with brass knuckles. Not knowing this happened The Rock hits Foley with a Rock Bottom for the victory.
JR: William Regal just screwed Mick Foley in his first match back! He hit him with the brass knuckles.
King: What a cheater JR. I can't believe he'd screw our commissioner this way.
(The cameras go backstage where New World Order members Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, and Edge are meeting.)
Kevin Nash: So you two know the plan right? We can't let Jericho and Kane have the upper hand anymore. We've already tried getting our point across to Jericho and obviously he didn't take us seriously so tonight we make Jericho our point and make sure Kane has humiliated this group for the last time. Christian's bringing home some gold tonight and I'm putting it on you two if he doesn't.
COMMERCIAL
JR: Well back folks. Before the break we found out that the nWo has some sort of plan. We don't know for sure what it is, but Jericho and Kane better watch their backs.
King: The New World Order are a tough group to mess with JR and after seeing that I'd have some backup lined up if I were Chris Jericho.
Match 5: Kevin Nash and Scott Hall make their way down the ramp and distract referee Chris Jericho in this cage match. Edge then makes his way over the top of the cage and gives Kane a spear. He and Christian celebrate for a moment, and Christian then slowly makes his way up the cage. Kane flies up to a sitting position as the crowd goes nuts. Jericho turns around and sees Kane and then Edge. Jericho runs up from behind Edge and does the move that sets up the lionsault. Kane then grabs Christian from the cage and gives him a monstrous chokeslam. Nash and Hall try getting in the ring, but Jericho puts a bar through it to lock it from the inside. Kane then pins Christian for the victory and stands in the cage with Jericho. Nash gets a microphone and speaks.
Kevin Nash: Come on Chris. You two can't stand in their all day. You guys just won the battle, but get your ass out here and let's finish this war. I want you out here now Chris. I'm going to tear you apart. You two can't hide all day.
(Edge gets up and tries to hit Jericho from behind, but Kane grabs him first and gives him a tombstone piledriver. The lights then go out and a bell tolls. A second passes and another bell tolls followed by the arena filling with blue smoke. Nash and Scott smile as to figures emerge from the darkness. The first man is carrying a urn, but it is a tad to dark to tell who it is. The second is a man with longer hair. The crowd goes wild expecting it to be The Undertaker and Paul Bearer, but instead Scott Hall takes a Sweet Chin Music and Kevin Nash receives a shot from the urn as it turns out to be Billy Gunn and Shawn Michaels imitating "the deadman". Jericho and Kane then leave the cage and Jericho spits on Nash and Hall well reminding them of the Royal Rumble.)
JR: BILLY GUNN AND SHAWN MICHAELS HAVE DONE IT AGAIN! THEY GOT THE UPPER HAND.
King: What a way to save Jericho and Kane. These men are putting the nails in the New World Order's coffin.
(The camera goes backstage and we see Booker T bump into Stone Cold Steve Austin.)
Booker T: Well look what we have here. If it isn't the world's famous traitor. You know Steve if you wouldn't have turned your back on me and the Corporation I'd gladly give you this shot at Hulk Hogan, but you made a mistake brother. You screwed with the wrong group of people and I'm promising that now I'm going to do the one thing you never could. I'm going to finish Hogan for good and take the WWF Title. First though I'm going to prove why I should have been our leader. I'm going to earn my shot and I'm going to send you into retirement. Now can you dig that....sucka!
Stone Cold: What? I don't think I understood you right Booker. I swear I just heard you say you were going to send me into retirement. Well Booker that just isn't going to happen. I didn't turn my back on anybody. I followed the one rule there is in this business and that's don't trust anybody. I helped you guys enough and I wasn't going to keep my back turned to you guys anymore. It was time to face my destiny and my way. I play this game my way and that's why I'm going to advance to the Royal Rumble to face Hulk Hogan. I'm getting back on top of things and that's the bottom line cause Stone Cold said so.
COMMERCIAL
(The show returns with HBK, Billy Gunn, Kane, and Chris Jericho walking in the back. They bump into Vince McMahon on their way.)
Vince McMahon: Well if it isn't the dream team. You four men just did exactly what I've wanted to see for a long time now. You used your heads and made the nWo the laughing stock of the WWF. So as a reward here's what I'm going to do. Shawn and Billy, the two of you have just been added to the Royal Rumble match. I want you to help take care of our problem. Chris, I'm giving you one last shot at Kevin Nash anytime you want it except Thursday on Smackdown. Then Kane you're going to have a chance to take out Edge once and for all and get revenge for what he tried to pull tonight when you defend the TV Title against him at the Royal Rumble. I'm very proud of you four and I hope you do the best you can with what I just gave you.
(The camera returns to the ring for the final match.)
JR: Well folks coming up next we're going to see the #1 contendership to the WWF Title be put up for grabs. The winner of this match will face Hulk Hogan at the Royal Rumble and I guarantee both men want it.
King: Stone Cold is going to get it JR. He's been on a rampage and now he's gonna cash in.
Match 6: Booker T defeats Stone Cold after giving him a scissors kick. This happened after Hogan stood on the stage to distract Austin.
JR: Booker T is going to the Royal Rumble to face Hulk Hogan and Stone Cold is going to be in the 30-man Royal Rumble.
King: Hold on JR we're not done yet.
(Hogan makes his way to the ring and stares at Booker T. Booker starts to leave the ring, but turns back and takes a swing at Hogan. He hits him and then unloads sending Hogan into the ropes. He gives him and irish whip and then Stone Cold hits Booker from behind sending him into Hogan, and Hogan out of the ring. Austin waits for Booker to turn around and hits a stunner. Hogan gets in the ring again and Austin gives him a stunner. He then taunts both men by saying Wrestlemania and pointing at himself.)
JR: AUSTIN SAYS HE'S GOING TO WRESTLEMANIA! He's going to face one of these men on the biggest stage of them all. That's all the time we have tonight folks. We'll see you Thursday for Smackdown!
That's it for Raw. It took a while, but it's up. Rate it 1-5 and you'll see what's next soon. ZLH86
I don't own anything, but these ideas.
Raw Preview: Vince McMahon makes an announcement.
Card Match 1 Match 2 Jerry Lynn © vs. Billy Kidman Rhyno © vs. Mystery Opponent Light Heavyweight Title Hardcore Title Match 3 Match 4 Kurt Angle & Triple H vs. The Mick Foley vs. The Rock Dudley Boys Special Referee: William Regal Match 5 Match 6 Kane © vs. Christian Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Booker T TV Title #1 Contendership To WWF Title Commentators: Jim Ross & Jerry Ring Announcer: Lillian Garcia Lawler
(A video package airs from Smackdown where Vince tells Ric that he has an announcement to make on Raw after a conversation on taking care of the New World Order. Clips are then shown of Hulk Hogan taking back the WWF Title. Raw's video then plays and we are joined by JR and King.)
Jim Ross: Welcome to Raw is War! We are live with another night of excitement emanating only from the top company in sports-entertainment, the World Wrestling Federation.
King: A night of excitement indeed JR. Tonight we finally get to here Vince McMahon's major announcement and not only that, but we have a #1 Contendership match for the WWF Title. Stone Cold Steve Austin is set to take on Booker T with the winner facing Hulk Hogan at the Royal Rumble.
(With that "No Chance" hits and Vince McMahon makes his way down to the ring. Once inside he is handed a microphone and waits for the crowd to die down. Finally Vince makes the announcement everyone has been waiting to hear.)
Vince McMahon: Lately there have been a few things going on around here that quite frankly, I believe have gotten out of control. We have people running around bashing people with weapons left and right, people are getting in other people's business, and we have a group of heathens running around thinking they own this company. I'm ready to clean up this place. There's only one way to take care of all of this and it can all be taken care of in one big jumble. I may not be able to get rid of the New World Order, but I can put this company against them. I may not be able to stop all the interference in other people's time, but I can find a way to give them their own medicine. In just three weeks we are going to see the return of one of the biggest matches ever to hit the World Wrestling Federation. This match is going to hopefully clear up most of the problems this company has. If I can't get rid of the New World Order than I'm going to put 27 other men against them! That's right ladies and gentleman, on Sunday, January 26th of 2003 we will see the return of the ROYAL RUMBLE! 30 men will enter the ring and only one of those men will leave it victorious. That one man will advance to Wrestlemania in March to take on the World Wrestling Federation Champion. I don't give a damn who that man is as long as I know it's not a member of the nWo. I have personally entered the first three people into the Royal Rumble and those three men are Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, and Christian. Those three men are going to be in the ring with 27 of the best superstars this company has to offer and I want those 27 men to make sure the nWo has no intentions of ever stepping in a WWF ring again after they've been eliminated. All you guys who think your violence makes you special, I want to see you enter yourselves into the Royal Rumble and put these men out of commission. I want men that have the power to tear the New World Order apart. I want someone that knows that the one rule in this company that really truly matters and that is don't cross the boss. I want a man that can----.
(Vince is really fired up by now, but is all of a sudden cut off by a countdown followed by a huge explosion and an appearance by Chris Jericho. Chris walks down the stage and into a ring. Once there he is given a microphone and confronts the President of the WWF.)
Chris Jericho: Ladies and gentleman please excuse the interruption to a great open of an awesome show, but let me remind this kind old man what show he is on. Men and women around the world you are currently tuned in to RAW.......IS........JERICHO! Vinnie this is truly one humongous announcement you've given all of us and its one amazing pep talk, but I think you and I both know just what you need to take these men out of the Royal Rumble. You want a man who is fierce, a man who is vicious, you want a man who can take the crowd turn them upside down and empty their pockets by bringing them to the show and there is no other man fit for the job than the Ayotolla of Rock'n'Rolla. You want the man who is a true rockstar, a living legend, the highlight of the night. Vince McMahon the fourth man that will put his name in the Royal Rumble and the one that is going to destroy Scottie and his buddy Big Kev is standing right in front of you. Chris Jericho is now entering himself in the Royal Rumble. Kevin you crossed a line last week by taking out Chris Benoit. If you have a problem with me you take it up with me. I'm your problem here Kevin and if you're going to try and make an impact you prove that you can do it one on one, man to man. I'm looking forward to kicking your ass at the Royal Rumble, but I'd love even more to have a rematch from Vengeance right here and right now.
Vince McMahon: Hold on just a second Chris. I know you want this very badly, but some things need to be put on hold. You see Nash isn't here yet from what I've been told by security and I've ordered that when he gets here he is directed straight to the ring. Once he gets out here we're going to let you express your anger to him, but you'll be doing it as a special referee in the TV Title match between Kane and CHRISTIAN!
(Chris looks at Vince with a grin on his face and speaks again.)
Chris Jericho: Vinnie Mac I have never been more honored in my life. I'm going to call this one right down the middle and I'm sure the better man truly will come out on top.
(Jericho's music hits again and he leaves the ring with Vince following.)
Jim Ross: I can't believe it King! The Royal Rumble is going to take place in North Carolina and we've just made four entries. We know who four of the men in the Royal Rumble will be and we'll hopefully find out more soon.
King: Not only that, but we found out Chris Jericho is gonna be a special referee tonight and the TV Title will be on the line in that match.
Jim Ross: Well we'll be right back with our first match of the night. Jerry Lynn is going to put his Light Heavyweight Title on the line against Billy Kidman.
COMMERCIAL
(Raw returns backstage where Raven is talking to someone.)
Raven: Jerry Lynn is on his last strings right now. He can't take this much longer and soon we will have claimed our first victim. I've seen many men try to claim they are the best. Jerry Lynn may not be saying he's the greatest, but his actions speak louder than his words and he's showing us that by not giving up he thinks he's better than us. Tonight we show him just how great he really is. Let's go out there and show Jerry that we are extreme. More extreme than he ever was or will be. We along with a few others are the definition of one man's dream. A dream for power, pain, and extreme. Quote the Raven nevermore.
(The cameras return to the ring where the first match is about to begin.)
Jim Ross: Folks welcome back. If you're just joining us Vince McMahon just announced the return of the Royal Rumble and also the first four contestants have been named.
King: Those first four are going to consist of nWo members Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, and Christian, along with one of their biggest rivals, Chris Jericho. It's going to be a historic one to say the least.
Jim Ross: Well it's time now to kick off the first match. The Light Heavyweight Title is on the line and this match is underway.
Match 1: Billy Kidman defeats Jerry Lynn for the WWF Light Heavyweight Title when Raven distracts the referee and Tazz hits Jerry Lynn over the head with a trashcan allowing Billy to crawl over and make a cover.
Jim Ross: RAVEN AND TAZZ JUST SCREWED JERRY LYNN OUT OF THE LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE! Billy Kidman is the new Light Heavyweight Champion.
King: But wait a minute JR! Raven is standing over Jerry Lynn.
(Raven stands over Jerry Lynn pointing and yelling at him. He then points over at Billy Kidman holding the Light Heavyweight Title and laughs. Tazz then comes up from behind Raven and blasts him across the back of the head with the trashcan. Tazz continues to pound away on Raven and Jerry Lynn and then grabs a microphone.)
Tazz: Raven you don't need to give me pep talks around here. I brought meaning to the word extreme back in the day. I spent my nights on the streets. You don't have to explain to me that someone needs to teach some of the boys lessons. But even you have to learn Raven. Even you have to learn that in the game of extreme there are no partners. Now if you want to say that you're the best then you'll back your words up by joining me in the Royal Rumble cause I just entered it. The twenty nine other men in this match are each going to see my extreme and each become just another victim!
Jim Ross: Tazz just entered the Royal Rumble, King! This one's shaping up to be a slobber knocker as we've just seen the fifth man enter in.
COMMERCIAL
(Raw returns backstage where Tommy Dreamer and Paul Heyman are talking to a mystery man.)
Paul Heyman: Boy it's so good to see you back in the WWF. You've been gone for just a little while now and I'm proud to have helped sign such a capable talent to take out that dirty beast in the ring. Rhyno doesn't understand that even though his is a little hardcore, hardcore is Tommy Dreamer. Although this probably is the last time I'll confront you, welcome back to the WWF and please show Rhyno just who is in charge around here.
(The camera backs up and we see Big Bossman shaking hands with Paul Heyman.)
Jim Ross: Big Bossman returned last week and attempted to show Goldust a bit of authority. By the looks of it Paul Heyman's the man that got him back in here.
King: By the looks of it JR? They just flat out told us that Paul Heyman got Bossman his job and to take charge in this company.
Jim Ross: Well we'll se how much charge he can take here against Rhyno.
Match 2: Rhyno defeats Big Bossman when the match moves backstage and Goldust hits Bossman with a lead pipe. Rhyno then gores Goldust to make sure he doesn't attempt to do anything to him. Brock Lesnar then comes to protect Rhyno as he pins the fallen Bossman.
King: Rhyno's done it. Paul Heyman may have tried to one up Rhyno again, but no one can stop the man beast.
COMMERCIAL
(Raw returns backstage where Kurt Angle and Triple H are meeting.)
Kurt Angle: Hunter it's great to know that you and I are on the same page. It's about damn time this company has seen something out of the real top competitors it's ever had. No one has ever come close to the intensity that we put forth every night in our careers and to think that neither of us were on the Vengeance card is outrageous. It never should have happened that way and we need to make sure that it never turns out like that again. I talked to Vince McMahon earlier in the night and I've already secured us a spot at the next pay-per-view. We'll both be headlining the show this month as I've entered us into the 30-man royal rumble to determine who will be in the main event of Wrestlemania. Not only that though Hunter, but Vince has told me that if you or me win the Royal Rumble the other man will get a shot at the WWF Title next month at No Way Out. The two of us are moving back to the top. It's true, it's damn true.
Triple H: Well Kurt you can keep going around doing all this stuff for us, but I want you to remember one thing. I'm not doing this for "us", but I'm going to keep doing everything for myself. I'm going to win the Royal Rumble for myself, I'm going to win the WWF Title at Wrestlemania for myself, and tonight I'm going to show the Dudley Boys just what it takes to play the game for myself. Those two crossed the wrong mans path and they'll both regret in when they meet the man that people have deemed a "cerebral assassin". It's about time the Dudleys understand that they can't push everyone around because one day they won't want to play games anymore. That day is tonight be I am the game, and I am that damn good.
(The camera goes back to the ring.)
JR: Well Kurt Angle and Triple H seem to be ready for the Dudleys, but the big question is will little Spike Dudley be involved in this match. He's started this mess and he may be the one to clean it up.
King: I don't think he'll show up JR. He's the runt of the Dudley litter and the one who can't really hold his ground and it's put him in hot water with Kurt Angle and "The Game".
Match 3: Kurt Angle and Triple H defeat the Dudleys when Kurt Angle receives a 3-D and Bubba Ray gets a pedigree from Triple H after the move. D-Von had slid out of the ring and started up the ramp as it happened. Triple H made the cover on Bubba and won the match.
JR: Triple H has done it! He won this match and I don't expect him to lose very many. He'll be in the Royal Rumble at the end of the month and he's gotta be a favorite King.
(The camera ventures to backstage to where Regal is speaking with Mick Foley.)
William Regal: Sir I know you are the commissioner and what you say goes as for matches, but I really don't believe this is fair. I don't want to go out there tonight and possibly make a mistake that could cost me so many things. I'm asking that you pull me out of this match and just find some way to punish me right now.
Mick Foley: Willie there is no way I would ever consider you not being a part of this historic match. This match needs you. You have the element of intelligence that sparks this match even more than the superstars in it. I know you'll call this one right down the line so just get out there and lets get this going.
(Mick begins to walk away and Regal continues to be.)
William Regal: Mick wait! I can't do this Mick. For god's sake please get me out of this mess! MICK!
(Regal looks scared as the show takes a break.)
COMMERCIAL
(Raw returns with Vince backstage.)
Vince McMahon: It's almost been one night and things are still out of hand around here. I can't have this mess anymore Ric.
Ric Flair: You know Vince you're right. You can't handle this anymore. You're doing a good job, but we need to do a great job. Well I just got a great idea. Let's look at the list of men in the Royal Rumble so far. First off we have the nWo members of Kevin Nash, Christian, and Scott Hall. The announcement of these two men entering the Royal Rumble has led to Chris Jericho entering himself into the match. If he wants to clean up the New World Order he's going to have to have someone do it with him. Even though we don't know when Chris Benoit will be back, I'm sure he'll want in the match and he's a perfect candidate for the job. So as of this moment Chris Benoit is now in the Royal Rumble. Then we have the announcement of Tazz entering the Royal Rumble. After the mess we saw tonight I think it's only right for Raven and Jerry Lynn to exact revenge on Tazz and each other in the Royal Rumble where they know for sure they can find him. Then we allowed Triple H and Kurt Angle to be in this match, but we can't just let them get the upperhand on the Dudley Boys without giving Bubba and D-Von a rematch. So as of this very moment all three Dudley's will be taking part in our 30-man Royal Rumble. Vince this is blockbuster television. This is a ground breaking announcement and to add to all the shock if any of the men I just mentioned lay so much as a finger on one of the other men they will lose their spot not only in this match, but on the Royal Rumble pay-per- view altogether. WOOOO!!
(The camera goes back to the ring.)
JR: What an announcement by the Vice President of the WWF. Ric Flair just stacked this match and we now have 13 men set for the Royal Rumble.
King: Well we'll know by the end of the night at least one more man, but first we're going to see William Regal show is refereeing skills as Mick Foley challenges The Rock.
Match 4: Mick Foley pokes The Rock in the eyes and when Rock can't see William Regal hits Mick Foley in the head with brass knuckles. Not knowing this happened The Rock hits Foley with a Rock Bottom for the victory.
JR: William Regal just screwed Mick Foley in his first match back! He hit him with the brass knuckles.
King: What a cheater JR. I can't believe he'd screw our commissioner this way.
(The cameras go backstage where New World Order members Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, and Edge are meeting.)
Kevin Nash: So you two know the plan right? We can't let Jericho and Kane have the upper hand anymore. We've already tried getting our point across to Jericho and obviously he didn't take us seriously so tonight we make Jericho our point and make sure Kane has humiliated this group for the last time. Christian's bringing home some gold tonight and I'm putting it on you two if he doesn't.
COMMERCIAL
JR: Well back folks. Before the break we found out that the nWo has some sort of plan. We don't know for sure what it is, but Jericho and Kane better watch their backs.
King: The New World Order are a tough group to mess with JR and after seeing that I'd have some backup lined up if I were Chris Jericho.
Match 5: Kevin Nash and Scott Hall make their way down the ramp and distract referee Chris Jericho in this cage match. Edge then makes his way over the top of the cage and gives Kane a spear. He and Christian celebrate for a moment, and Christian then slowly makes his way up the cage. Kane flies up to a sitting position as the crowd goes nuts. Jericho turns around and sees Kane and then Edge. Jericho runs up from behind Edge and does the move that sets up the lionsault. Kane then grabs Christian from the cage and gives him a monstrous chokeslam. Nash and Hall try getting in the ring, but Jericho puts a bar through it to lock it from the inside. Kane then pins Christian for the victory and stands in the cage with Jericho. Nash gets a microphone and speaks.
Kevin Nash: Come on Chris. You two can't stand in their all day. You guys just won the battle, but get your ass out here and let's finish this war. I want you out here now Chris. I'm going to tear you apart. You two can't hide all day.
(Edge gets up and tries to hit Jericho from behind, but Kane grabs him first and gives him a tombstone piledriver. The lights then go out and a bell tolls. A second passes and another bell tolls followed by the arena filling with blue smoke. Nash and Scott smile as to figures emerge from the darkness. The first man is carrying a urn, but it is a tad to dark to tell who it is. The second is a man with longer hair. The crowd goes wild expecting it to be The Undertaker and Paul Bearer, but instead Scott Hall takes a Sweet Chin Music and Kevin Nash receives a shot from the urn as it turns out to be Billy Gunn and Shawn Michaels imitating "the deadman". Jericho and Kane then leave the cage and Jericho spits on Nash and Hall well reminding them of the Royal Rumble.)
JR: BILLY GUNN AND SHAWN MICHAELS HAVE DONE IT AGAIN! THEY GOT THE UPPER HAND.
King: What a way to save Jericho and Kane. These men are putting the nails in the New World Order's coffin.
(The camera goes backstage and we see Booker T bump into Stone Cold Steve Austin.)
Booker T: Well look what we have here. If it isn't the world's famous traitor. You know Steve if you wouldn't have turned your back on me and the Corporation I'd gladly give you this shot at Hulk Hogan, but you made a mistake brother. You screwed with the wrong group of people and I'm promising that now I'm going to do the one thing you never could. I'm going to finish Hogan for good and take the WWF Title. First though I'm going to prove why I should have been our leader. I'm going to earn my shot and I'm going to send you into retirement. Now can you dig that....sucka!
Stone Cold: What? I don't think I understood you right Booker. I swear I just heard you say you were going to send me into retirement. Well Booker that just isn't going to happen. I didn't turn my back on anybody. I followed the one rule there is in this business and that's don't trust anybody. I helped you guys enough and I wasn't going to keep my back turned to you guys anymore. It was time to face my destiny and my way. I play this game my way and that's why I'm going to advance to the Royal Rumble to face Hulk Hogan. I'm getting back on top of things and that's the bottom line cause Stone Cold said so.
COMMERCIAL
(The show returns with HBK, Billy Gunn, Kane, and Chris Jericho walking in the back. They bump into Vince McMahon on their way.)
Vince McMahon: Well if it isn't the dream team. You four men just did exactly what I've wanted to see for a long time now. You used your heads and made the nWo the laughing stock of the WWF. So as a reward here's what I'm going to do. Shawn and Billy, the two of you have just been added to the Royal Rumble match. I want you to help take care of our problem. Chris, I'm giving you one last shot at Kevin Nash anytime you want it except Thursday on Smackdown. Then Kane you're going to have a chance to take out Edge once and for all and get revenge for what he tried to pull tonight when you defend the TV Title against him at the Royal Rumble. I'm very proud of you four and I hope you do the best you can with what I just gave you.
(The camera returns to the ring for the final match.)
JR: Well folks coming up next we're going to see the #1 contendership to the WWF Title be put up for grabs. The winner of this match will face Hulk Hogan at the Royal Rumble and I guarantee both men want it.
King: Stone Cold is going to get it JR. He's been on a rampage and now he's gonna cash in.
Match 6: Booker T defeats Stone Cold after giving him a scissors kick. This happened after Hogan stood on the stage to distract Austin.
JR: Booker T is going to the Royal Rumble to face Hulk Hogan and Stone Cold is going to be in the 30-man Royal Rumble.
King: Hold on JR we're not done yet.
(Hogan makes his way to the ring and stares at Booker T. Booker starts to leave the ring, but turns back and takes a swing at Hogan. He hits him and then unloads sending Hogan into the ropes. He gives him and irish whip and then Stone Cold hits Booker from behind sending him into Hogan, and Hogan out of the ring. Austin waits for Booker to turn around and hits a stunner. Hogan gets in the ring again and Austin gives him a stunner. He then taunts both men by saying Wrestlemania and pointing at himself.)
JR: AUSTIN SAYS HE'S GOING TO WRESTLEMANIA! He's going to face one of these men on the biggest stage of them all. That's all the time we have tonight folks. We'll see you Thursday for Smackdown!
That's it for Raw. It took a while, but it's up. Rate it 1-5 and you'll see what's next soon. ZLH86