RAW Results May 12th:
A shot of the arena was shown and the cage was down in the ring with Christian in it. Christian said that he knows Stone Cold sent him out here to compete first tonight but this match with Goldberg should not happen and here is why; First of all, nobody wants to see the new people's champion brutalized inside of a steel cage. Secondly, he has a really important photo shoot tomorrow and his photographer advised him that it wouldn't be good to show up with a bruised and battered face. And with that, this match should not happen. It just shouldn't happen.
Stone Cold Steve Austin's music hit in the arena and he entered the ring and did his posing to a tremendous ovation. Austin said there's nothing like the feel of a good old steel cage! He's in the back trying to mind his own business and Christian is out here flapping his gums with excuses. It's a bunch of crap. What is he doing out here in his tights? It's not time for the match. The match isn't until later. Goldberg isn't even here yet! The match is later and the match is on. Christian will wrestle because Stone Cold said so.
Christian pleaded with Stone Cold and he explained that Stone Cold stuck his finger up in the back and said he was on first. Stone Cold told Christian that he didn't say he was number one; he was showing him the middle finger... F U. Christian asked Stone Cold if he could address his peeps and Stone Cold told him to proceed. Christian senses that somebody is harboring a little bit of resentment to him because The Rock named him his favorite wrestler. And something else, it's not his fault that The Rock beat Stone Cold at Wrestlemania. And you don't have to be jealous of Christian.... Stone Cold cut Christian off and he said that he's trying very hard not to lose his patience. The fans chanted "lose it" and Austin laughed and said right now he's going to maintain his composure but if he's going to continue to act like a jackass, he will see fit to exercise his authority and yank his ass out of the battle royal for the Intercontinental Championship, which means he won't have a shot at the title.
Rob Van Dam's music hit in the arena and he made his way out as one half of the World Tag Team Champions and himself, a former Intercontinental Champion. Rob said that he was listening to Stone Cold back there and as a former Intercontinental Champion, he's officially entering the battle royal and he plans on walking out of Judgment Day as the new Intercontinental Champion. Christian told RVD that if he thinks he's so great, why doesn't he take his place against Goldberg right here in Philadelphia? Christian claimed that the people wanted it but they did nothing but boo Christian. Stone Cold asked the fans if they want to see Christian get his ass whipped in a steel cage tonight by Goldberg, give him a hell yeah! The fans responded with a resounding Hell Yeah. RVD then asked for a "Rob Van Dam" if they think he's going to walk out of Judgment Day as the Champion. Christian asked the fans that if they think Stone Cold and RVD should get off his back and give him the night off, give him a Christian rules! The fans responded by booing and Stone Cold said that their response basically means he sucks. As far as he's concerned, they can stop ripping off his material and on a side note, they can leave the ring right now because if they don't, not only will they be in the Intercontinental Title Battle Royal but they're going to get a Stone Cold Stunner right here in this ring.
Kane's music hit in the arena and he made his way out and Christian left the ring with no alternative than to fight Goldberg in a Steel Cage! Kane told Rob that they might be tag team partners and they might be friends but come Judgment Day, Tag Team Champions or not, Kane is going to win that battle royal. And no one, including Rob Van Dam is going to stop him.
Rob said OK to Kane. He's listening to him and he hears him but if winning that Intercontinental Title means throwing Kane over the top rope, then he'll find a way to do it. Kane and RVD exchanged words but Austin interjected, saying that it's not about Kane and RVD right now. He senses a little bit of tension and he likes it but he knows how to release tension and that's by drinking beer.
Austin called for another beer bash but Eric Bischoff's music hit and he made his way out. Eric said to cut the music and cut the crap. It appears to him that we need some control in this situation, so let him lend his experience. Austin claimed that he had everything under control but Bischoff disagreed. In fact, he thought he heard something about a beer bash but Eric told Austin that there's going to be no beer bash tonight. Austin can catch a couple of cold ones after the show for sure. If he remembers correctly, last week Eric said that he was going to raise the bar tonight and he wasn't talking about the beer you find at the bar. As a matter a fact, as luck would have it, he was thinking about RVD and Kane here so what he decided to do was sign a match where Rob Van Dam and Kane will defend their Tag Team Championships here tonight against a team that they have never faced before. A team that may be one of the best, if not the best tag teams in the history of our industry! And that team is none other than the Legion of Doom!
WWE World Tag Team Championship - Kane and Rob Van Dam (c) vs. The Legion of Doom
LOD's music hit in the arena and they made their way out to the ring as the challengers for the World Tag Team Titles!
Animal started it off in the ring against Rob Van Dam and Animal kicked RVD in the gut and then he backed him into the corner and hammered away on him.
RVD hit Hawk with the rolling thunder!
And then Animal gave Rob a shot to the back and then RVD went for a pin kick but Animal caught him in a power bomb.
The Legion of Doom went for the Devastation device!
But RVD ducked the clothesline and ducked behind Animal and Kane got in the ring and gave Animal a big boot to send him down to the mat.
Kane gave Hawk a big boot and then Rob Van Dam went to the top rope and came off with the frog splash and a pin for the three count to get the win and retain the titles!
Trish was shown getting some make up on when Steven and Victoria showed up. Victoria said that she lost her title at Backlash and she might get that back but in tonight's hardcore match, there's plenty of weapons that she could use to disfigure that pretty little face of hers. Because when she takes Trish's looks away, that's something that she could never get back.
Chris Jericho was shown getting ready for tonight and Triple H showed up. Triple H told Chris that he was just sitting back there thinking to himself that they're in Philly tonight. This is one of the most famous arenas in the company. Chris disagreed because all their teams suck. Triple H said that this is famous because this is the place that one year ago, Kevin Nash tore his quad. Chris asked Triple H how ironic it is that he's wrestling the man that tore Triple H's quad two years ago? Triple H said what's even funnier is that Chris Jericho went from being a nothing to being an undisputed champion just on the reputation that he built after he tore Triple H's quad. Imagine what it would do for his reputation and career if he was to tear Kevin Nash's quad tonight? It would make him the biggest Superstar of all time. Chris pointed out what it would do for Triple H and his match at Judgment Day and Triple H wished him good luck as Chris had a smile on his face.
A limo was shown pulling up and it was Goldberg. Goldberg opened the door and a car drove by, slamming the limo door shut, pissing Goldberg off.
In the back, Teddy Long approaches Austin, saying that he is missing the opportunity to have a man of color and a man of soul in the IC Battle Royal. Mack says that he deserves to be the Intercontinental Champ. Austin says that it's his fault and he realizes that he was wrong; but it isn't Rodney Mack.
He forgot about Booker T. Austin says that he hears Mack's music so they better get out of here.
Five Minute Double White Boy Challenge
In the ring, the Phoenix Brothers wait in the ring for the first ever Five Minute Double White Boy Challenge. Mack comes out and into the ring, while Teddy says that this will prove how bad Rodney Mack is.
Mack knocks one ofthe White Boys away, then starts beating on the other in the corner. Mack drops Blonde White Boy on the ropes. White Boy Two knocks him away and Blonde rolls him up for a two count.
Mack tosses White Boy Two over the top!
And applies a sleeper on Blonde White Boy. He taps out, but the bell doesn't ring. Mack goes outside and pulls White Boy Two inside, then applies the same submission for the victory.
Outside, Coach catches up with Bischoff and asks him about what happened to Goldberg. Bischoff says that nothing happened and he has no comment.
Bischoff walks out and finds Classy Freddie Blassie. Bischoff complains about having to promote Blassie's book. Rico walks up and Bischoff blows off Blassie. Rico says that he's in a funk and needs to get back on track. Bischoff looks over at Blassie and gets an idea. He calls Blassie inside.
In the back, Austin walks up to Goldberg and asks if he saw the driver of the car that almost hit him.
Goldberg says that he didn't, but he's going to take it out on Christian. Austin tells him to get ready for his match.
As we return, Freddie Blassie is wheeled out on stage.
Bischoff comes out and plugs Blassie's book. Bischoff says that at Blassie's age, he wonders if Blassie will be around for even three minutes more.
Rico, Rosie and Jamal enter the ring from the crowd, as Bischoff wheels Blassie down the ramp. Bischoff says that they can take him. Rosie and Jamal pick up the wheelchair, but Austin comes out saying no.
Austin tells all of them to back off. Austin wheels Blassie further away from the four others. Austin asks if Bischoff remembers the guys he suspended a few weeks ago. Bischoff does. Austin just unsuspended them.