As the second hour of Raw began, Mick Foley walked into the ring. The SmackDown Rebound had just aired moments ago, and questions needed to be answered. Why did Kurt Angle help Foley on SmackDown? How was Mick feeling after his brawl with the Dudleys? Most importantly, which other wrestlers might ignore their contracts and join up with the new ECW?
"I'd first like to thank Kurt Angle for his act of bravery last week." Foley began. "I think it's wonderful that more people are against an ECW comeback. In fact, when I walked into the front door of my home after finishing up my business at SmackDown, I heard someone on my answering machine that made me feel even less alone in my beliefs. I heard a voice that also stands by me and supports me. One that also wants to see ECW remain dead and buried…"
"Who is it, King?" JR asked.
"I don't know!"
Foley continued speaking.
"As a matter of fact, that person is so willing to help me take on ECW that they suggested I return the favor from last week…and invite the Dudley Boys to Raw."
"Oh my god!" JR exclaimed.
"I sent the Dudleys plane tickets over the weekend. The bottom line is that if they have any guts at all, they'll come out to this ring later tonight for a tag team match, and my new friend and I will see just how extreme they really are! HAVE A NICE DAY!"
With that bombshell news, Foley went backstage to prepare.
Later, a camera showed The Dudleys arriving at the arena. Eric Bischoff wasn't crazy about having them on his show, but the chance that his stars would beat them and in the process cause SmackDown and ECW to look weak was far too tempting to resist. They were allowed entrance into both the building and the ring.
D Von and Bubba both glared at the former hardcore legend as Foley made his way out. Despite the promise of a partner, Mick came out alone. Foley stood at the bottom of the Raw ramp waiting for the right time to roll into the ring and begin the fight. The Duds didn't know that Foley's partner was right behind them.
He introduced himself by kicking D Von Dudley square in the face.
"MY GOD, KING! IT'S SHAWN MICHAELS! IT'S SHAWN MICHAELS!"
"What's he have against ECW?!" Lawler wondered out loud.
Foley finally entered the ring. D Von was knocked cold from the Sweet Chin Music, so Bubba was easy pickings for a two on one assault. Foley and Michaels took turns pounding on each Dudley until the half brothers could no longer stand up under their own power.
As the Dudleys were helped to the back by officials, the Raw announcers were left scratching their heads about Mick Foley's new choice in friends.
Perhaps this week's SmackDown would yield some answers.
"I'd first like to thank Kurt Angle for his act of bravery last week." Foley began. "I think it's wonderful that more people are against an ECW comeback. In fact, when I walked into the front door of my home after finishing up my business at SmackDown, I heard someone on my answering machine that made me feel even less alone in my beliefs. I heard a voice that also stands by me and supports me. One that also wants to see ECW remain dead and buried…"
"Who is it, King?" JR asked.
"I don't know!"
Foley continued speaking.
"As a matter of fact, that person is so willing to help me take on ECW that they suggested I return the favor from last week…and invite the Dudley Boys to Raw."
"Oh my god!" JR exclaimed.
"I sent the Dudleys plane tickets over the weekend. The bottom line is that if they have any guts at all, they'll come out to this ring later tonight for a tag team match, and my new friend and I will see just how extreme they really are! HAVE A NICE DAY!"
With that bombshell news, Foley went backstage to prepare.
Later, a camera showed The Dudleys arriving at the arena. Eric Bischoff wasn't crazy about having them on his show, but the chance that his stars would beat them and in the process cause SmackDown and ECW to look weak was far too tempting to resist. They were allowed entrance into both the building and the ring.
D Von and Bubba both glared at the former hardcore legend as Foley made his way out. Despite the promise of a partner, Mick came out alone. Foley stood at the bottom of the Raw ramp waiting for the right time to roll into the ring and begin the fight. The Duds didn't know that Foley's partner was right behind them.
He introduced himself by kicking D Von Dudley square in the face.
"MY GOD, KING! IT'S SHAWN MICHAELS! IT'S SHAWN MICHAELS!"
"What's he have against ECW?!" Lawler wondered out loud.
Foley finally entered the ring. D Von was knocked cold from the Sweet Chin Music, so Bubba was easy pickings for a two on one assault. Foley and Michaels took turns pounding on each Dudley until the half brothers could no longer stand up under their own power.
As the Dudleys were helped to the back by officials, the Raw announcers were left scratching their heads about Mick Foley's new choice in friends.
Perhaps this week's SmackDown would yield some answers.