And here are the results of last AMAZING RAW
Just six days before No Way Out, an explosive and shocking episode of RAW emanated from the campus of Arkansas State University!
The evil Undertaker rolled to the ring as the show kicked off. Taker acknowledged the massive ovation he received from the crowd. He said he knew the people respected the man who finally shut The Rock's mouth. Amidst a chorus of boos, Taker said that he would expect nothing less from a bunch of hillbillies. He said he didn't expect much from the crowd, because he learned a long time ago not to expect much from people who have no reason to respect themselves.
Taker talked about his actions last Thursday on SmackDown!, when he gave Rock a Tombstone on top of a limousine. He showed footage of Rock's interference in his Hardcore Title match, costing Taker the Hardcore Title to Maven. He said it was an unprovoked attack. Taker said it was one thing not to show him respect, but no one would disrespect him like that -- and he showed the footage of Rock being dropped on his head atop the limo.
Taker said that was what he called an ass-kicking! But he said they were just getting started. He said the beatings would continue until Rock learned the word "respect," and he said he was no Aretha Franklin, and he wouldn't be singing it. He said he would beat respect into Rock's head until Rock sang it to him.
Suddenly, out came World Wrestling Federation co-owner Ric Flair! The Nature Boy said "excuse me," and said he wanted to follow through on what Taker was talking about. Flair said Taker may be the most respected wrestler of all time, both in and out of the ring. Flair said if he was saying it, then everyone else believed it too. Flair said the fans respected Taker too. But last Thursday, said Flair, Taker had lost all the respect. Flair said Taker had caused Rock a serious neck injury and nearly ended his career.
Taker asked who Flair was to say he didn't respect him. He asked who in the hell Flair was. Flair answered that he was Ric Flair, the co-owner of the company. Taker said that when the real owner gives him the word, he would bust his ass. Flair said that until that happened, he had some bad news for Taker. First, this Sunday at No Way Out, Rock will be there live and in person, and he promised he would bring everything he has for the Dead Man. Second, he told Taker that tonight in this very ring, Taker would go one-on-one with Stone Cold Steve Austin!
An advertisement then aired for the nWo, announcing their appearance at No Way Out this Sunday.
In a non-title bout, Edge went up against Undisputed World Wrestling Federation Champion Chris Jericho. Edge's ribs were taped up, the result of a brutal attack by William Regal on SmackDown! Edge attacked Y2J before the opening bell, taking it right to the champion. But Jericho battled back, and soon took the offensive against Edge. As the crowd chanted "Jericho sucks," Edge caught Y2J with some of his signature moves, but couldn't keep Jericho down for the count. Y2J missed a Lionsault, and Edge then missed a spear. Jericho went for the Walls of Jericho, but Edge reversed into a forward roll for a two-count. Edge went for the Edge-ecution, but Jericho suplexed Edge, and then went to the outside and grabbed one of his title belts. As he came into the ring, Edge speared him, but Y2J kicked out of the pinfall attempt! Y2J then hit Edge in the ribs with the title, and hit the Breakdown to score the pin.
Backstage, Michael Cole caught up with Mr. McMahon, asking what brought him to Arkansas. Vince said he was fond of hogs and swine. He also said he wanted to take care of business, and because he wanted to witness one last episode of RAW before the nWo arrived in the World Wrestling Federation this Sunday at No Way Out. He said there was a perfect storm brewing. Cole then asked if Vince would walk Stephanie down the aisle tonight, and Vince said maybe.
Triple H watched footage in his locker room from last Thursday's SmackDown!, of Kurt Angle knocking him right onto his pregnant wife, who was apparently OK after the hit. Stephanie entered his locker room. and begged him not to go after Kurt Angle, saying the baby was fine, and she was OK, and she wanted it to be a perfect night. She made The Game promise there would be no fights on RAW, and he promised. He just said he had something he had to take care of, and he said he wouldn't break his promise.
Next up, Goldust had his world premiere, competing in his first one-on-one match since returning to the World Wrestling Federation. His opponent was Rikishi, who was also the first man he battled last month in the Royal Rumble. Rikishi soon went for the Banzai Drop, but the Bizarre One got his knees up. As Goldust continued to go to work on Rikishi, Rob Van Dam ran down to the ring and attacked Goldust, ending the bout in a disqualification! The two superstars battled it out, with Rikishi helping RVD to floor the Bizarre One and knock him from the ring!
Triple H walked backstage, and ran into Arn Anderson, who wished him well. Arn said a package had showed up for The Game on Flair's desk, and he passed it on to Triple H.
Coach interviewed Stone Cold Steve Austin, asking about his match with Taker tonight on RAW. Austin cut Coach off, Austin said when he rolled into town he was nervous because he found out this was a dry county. The Rattlesnake said he'd taken Debra to the liquor store and loaded up on alcohol because he wasn't just going to sit around -- he was going to drink all night long. Austin said he was excited about wrestling the Undertaker. He said he would open a can of whoopass. He said he and the fans would disrespect all over the Dead Man's ass. Austin then said that at No Way Out, the Undisputed Championship would come his way, and that was the bottom line, because Stone Cold said so! What?
Backstage, a minister and a chorus rehearsed for the wedding.
Accompanied by several of his lady friends, the Godfather headed to the ring, set to take on Kurt Angle. The Olympic hero attacked the Godfather as Godfather was helping his lady friends leave the ring. It didn't take long for Angle to wrench Godfather in the ankle lock, earning the win via submission. Kurt even held onto the maneuver after the bout, clearly sending a message to Triple H just six days before their match this Sunday at No Way Out.
After the bout, Angle grabbed a microphone and addressed The Game. He said tonight was supposed to be Triple H's special night. He said that was fine, although he thought Stephanie could do much better. He said he wanted to make a vow of his own. He said, "I, Kurt Angle, hereby take this match at No Way Out to kick your butt, to make you tap, to take your WrestleMania title shot, and to go on to become Undisputed Champion, in sickness and in health, as long as we shall live."
Stephanie was getting ready backstage with several hairdressers, and Triple H entered the locker room, throwing the package onto the couch. He asked for a moment alone with his wife, and said he had something he'd been wanting to give Stephanie for a while. He handed her a small box, with a diamond ring inside. Stephanie was amazed by it. He put it on her finger, and said he'd been wanting her to have something like that for a long time. Stephanie said she loved it, and couldn't stop looking at it.
Next up, it was time for a slobberknocker, as Stone Cold Steve Austin took on the Undertaker. But as Austin walked to the ring, he was attacked from behind by Chris Jericho! Y2J laid into Austin on the entranceway, leaving the Rattlesnake lying before referees could pull the Undisputed Champion off his soon-to-be challenger. The crowd chanted for Austin as Taker walked out to the entranceway and dragged his opponent towards the ring, officially starting the bout.
Although Taker dominated in the early going, Austin would not stay down. The two superstars battled back and forth, and outside the ring, Austin tossed Taker into the steel steps. Taker rallied back, tossing Austin over the security wall to the concrete floor. Back in the ring, Taker gained the advantage, and soon went for a chokeslam. He then thought better of it, and set up Austin for a Tombstone! But Stone Cold battled out of it, and nailed Taker with a Stone Cold Stunner!
Suddenly, out of nowhere, Chris Jericho again ran in to assault Stone Cold, ending the bout in a disqualification! Jericho went to hit Austin with a title belt, but Stone Cold nailed a spinebuster. But Taker knocked Austin down, and Jericho then walloped Austin with the title belt. Y2J then grabbed Austin's cooler and downed a Steveweiser, even cracking Austin in the head with the beer can on several occasions. Jericho downed a couple more Steveweisers to celebrate his actions, spitting the beer on Austin and pouring it on the Texas Rattlesnake.
Footage was shown from during the break, of Chris Jericho fleeing the arena in a limo.
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