November 22, 2001
DARK MATCHES SMW Match: Kai en tai defeated the Island Boys in 19:33 SMW Match: "The Real Deal" Damian Steele defeated Randy Orton in 8:23 The Leviathan defeated Hardcore Holly in 4:08 with a huge powerbomb. Justin Sane defeated Sam Wilde in 6:24 after a move very similar to the "Blockbuster" off the top rope. Chris Michaels defeated Perry Saturn in 3:44 with a great superkick.
AS RAW GOES LIVE, SCENES OF THE HISTORY, GOOD AND BAD, ARE SHOWN BETWEEN SHAWN MICHAELS AND TRIPLE H. THAT IS FOLLOWED BY FOOTAGE FROM PRIMETIME OF MICHAELS TURNING ON TRIPLE H AND JOINING THE NWO. RAW's STARTUP PROMO PLAYS ALONG WITH IT's THEME MUSIC AND FIREWORKS BOMBARD THE ENTRANCEWAY AND AN IMAGE AN ANIMATED TURKEY APPEARS AND TROTS ACROSS THE SCREEN. Jim Ross:"Happy Thanksgiving and welcome to RAW is WAR! Glad you could join us for our last stop before the Survivor Series and the battle between the TWF and the NWO"! Jerry Lawler:"Well there's not gonna be a big feast tonight J.R., there's gonna be a massacre of the TWF and it's gonna lead into Survivor Series"! A MATCHUP PICTURE IS SHOWN WITH TRIPLE H AND X-PAC ON ONE SIDE NEXT TO A TWF LOGO AND SHAWN MICHAELS AND VAL VENIS ON THE OTHER WITH THE BLACK AND BLUE NWO LOGO BEHIND THEM. J.R.:"Huge tag team main event tonight as Triple H and X-Pac will take on Val Venis and that turncoat Shawn Michaels and I can't wait to see the game get his hands on old heartbreak". EXTREME JAPAN 2000's THEME HITS AND THE GREAT MUTA COMES OUT. Lawler:"This will be the beginning of the end of the TWF tonight J.R."! J.R.:"We also understand that Commissioner Piper will have a huge announcement later on in the broadcast but right now, we've got a small preview of the stable war that will take place at the Survivor Series between the New Breed and Extreme Japan 2000 but this will be singles action and the other members of each group have been barred from ringside for it". "THE KINGS" BY RUN DMC HITS AS CHUCK PLAUMBO COMES OUT TO A DECENT OVATION. Lawler:"I say the stronger entity is Extreme Japan and Survivor Series will be their stepping stone to greatness when they dispose of the New Breed"! J.R.:"Muta of course is an established veteran great and Palumbo has experienced some tag team success but we haven't seen him much in singles competition so this will be a big match for both men as far as momentum goes". The Great Muta vs. Chuck Palumbo Muta dictated the pace for most of the match but the tide turned after a powerslam by Palumbo. Muta was able to kick out after an electric chair drop but he got nailed with Palumbo's big superkick. Palumbo left him too close to the ropes and Muta got his foot on the bottom rope to halt the count. But moments later, Muta went for the mist but Palumbo moved out of the way and dropped Muta with a variation of the Diamond Cutter to get the pinfall victory. Match Time: 7:27 J.R.:"Can you believe that? Palumbo has beaten Muta"! Lawler:"I can't believe it J.R. but it's only one match! They'll have to eliminate all four members of Extreme Japan to win at Survivor Series! No way"! BRIEF INTERMISSION THE NWO MUSIC HITS AS NAILS COMES OUT WITH WALLY WILSON. J.R.:"Another big match coming up here fans as Nails comes down the aisle with that psycho Wally Willson". Lawler:"Why do you refer to him as a psycho J.R.? He's a genius and together, he and Vince McMahon are unstoppable"! "WHATEVER" BY GODSMACK HITS AS BAHAMUT COMES OUT TO A GREAT OVATION WITH ONE OF THE TWF TAG TEAM TITLES. J.R.:"Here comes one half of the TWF Tag Team champions and he will be part of Team TWF at Survivor Series and Nails will represent Team NWO on the other side of the ring. Both of these guys would like to give their teams a little edge heading into that big main event". Bahamut vs. Nails This one showed a glimpse of what should be a tremendous main event at Survivor Series. Bahamut overpowered the smaller Nails with a jumping shoulder breaker and a chokeslam. In trouble, Nails grabbed a pair of brass knuckles from his back pants pocket but referee Chad Patton noticed him and he got into a struggle with Nails for them. Patton fell backward with the knucks when Nails lowblowed Bahamut twice and delivered the "Nail Driver" to get a huge win. Match Time: 3:55 J.R.:"Oh come on! Nails has earned a bargain basement victory over Bahamut and let's just hope that doesn't happen at the Survivor Series"! Lawler:"Chalk one up for the NWO! They're on a huge roll J.R."! J.R.:"Still to come tonight fans, Strife will challenge Hells Angel for the Hardcore title"! PRIOR TO COMMERCIAL... BACKSTAGE.... Matt Hardy:"Ya know Jeff, we've been on somewhat of a losing streak lately and I wanna tell ya, you don't seem as focused as you used to be". Jeff Hardy:"What do ya mean"? Matt:"Well when we took on the Impact Players on PrimeTime, you didn't seem like you were in the right place. You got somethin' to tell me"? Jeff:"Alright Matt, it's Stacy". Matt:"Stacy"? Jeff:"Yeah, Stacy Kiebler. I'm finding myself a little attracted to her. In fact, I was gonna ask her out tonight". JEFF STANDS UP AND GOES TO THE DOOR. Matt:"Wait a minute Jeff, that's a mistake". Jeff:"Well it's one I'm willing to take". JEFF LEAVES AS MATT LOOKS ON IN DISBELIEF. COMMERCIAL FOR LEGENDS OF WRESTLING FOR PLAYSTATION 2: COMING SOON TO THE TWF. RETURN FROM BREAK... AS SOON AS RAW COMES BACK, CHYNA's MUSIC HITS AND SHE COMES OUT WITH THE WOMEN's TITLE. J.R.:"Back on RAW fans and I don't know what to make of this, the ninth wonder of the world Chyna is on her way out here"! Lawler:"She hasn't been on tv in months J.R."! J.R.:"Well she is the Women's champion but what's she got to say"? CHYNA ASKS FOR A MIC. Chyna:"In the last few months, I've been debating on where Chyna, no wait, where Joanie Laurer is gonna go from here. I mean, I've done it all in the TWF, I've lived my dream. I heard the announcement from Commissioner Piper that the Women's title would be on the line in a battle royale at the Survivor Series. Well, that's a match I won't be participating in. It's become very clear to me that the TWF is no longer the place for me. I mean, let's face it, none of the women on this roster are in my class and the higher ups don't wanna put me in the ring with the men, so I've decided that I wanna try my hand at the silver screen. CHYNA LAYS THE WOMEN's TITLE BELT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING. Lawler:"What's she doin' J.R."? Chyna:"So this is it for me. However, I have requested a special clause in my contract in the case that I do feel the need to come back someday, I can do that at any time. But I just wanna say it's been one hell of a ride and I thank you all for your support". CHYNA LAYS THE MIC DOWN AND THE FANS COME TO THEIR FEET WITH A STANDING OVATION. J.R.:"Well Chyna is goin' out in style and let me take this oppurtunity to say that she is one of the most phenomenal athletes I've ever come into contract with"! Lawler:"Goodbye Chyna! I hate to see ya go but I love to watch you leave"! THE NWO's MUSIC HITS AGAIN AND ZEROEX COMES TO THE RING. J.R.:"It will be a seven woman battle royale at Survivor Series and apparently, it'll be for a vacant title". TAJIRI's MUSIC HITS AND HE COMES TO THE RING TO A GREAT OVATION. Lawler:"This is gonna be another NWO-TWF battle and the NWO is leading tonight"! ZeroEx vs. Tajiri These two put on a heck of a show for the fans. Tajiri was in control with stiff kick after stiff kick and got a huge pop when he locked in the tarantula. But later in the match, Tajiri caught ZeroEx with a handspring back elbow and went for a roundhouse kick but ZeroEx ducked and planted him with a deathdrop ddt out of nowhere to get the win. Match Time: 4:57 BUT ZEROEX DIDN'T STOP THERE. OUT CAME NAILS, HELLS ANGEL AND WILLIAM REGAL. RIGHT WHEN THEY WERE SHAKING THE CAN OF SPRAYPAINT, KANE's MUSIC AND PYRO HIT AND HE CAME OUT AND CLEARED THE RING, PUTTING NAILS DOWN WITH A THUNDEROUS CHOKESLAM. KANE THEN HELPED TAJIRI TO HIS FEET AND THE TWO LEFT TOGETHER. Lawler:"What is Kane doing"? J.R.:"Well we saw Kane laying in his dressing room on PrimeTime with NWO spraypainted on the lockers and it looks like Kane is getting back at them now"! SHORT BREAK FROM THE ACTION ALBERT's MUSIC BY CRACKER HITS AND HE COMES OUT TO SOME LOUD BOOS. Lawler:"I still can't believe what Kane just did! He's gonna pay for that J.R."! A GUNSHOT IS HEARD AS MIKE "THE TEXAN" SMITH's MUSIC HITS AND HE COMES OUT TO A LOUD POP. J.R.:"Well I gaurantee the big red machine will be waiting but here is a match that was supposed to take place last week but take a look at what happened". FOOTAGE IS SHOWN OF SMITH COMING OUT IN A CHEVY IMPALA, MOCKING EDDIE GUERRERO WHO CAME OUT ANAD ATTACKED THE TEXAN, ONLY TO GET A PILEDRIVER ON THE HOOD OF THE CAR. Lawler:"Well at Survivor Series we're truly gonna find out who the better man is in that Texas Death match J.R.". J.R.:"Eddie Guerrero and Mike Smith are gonna go at it in what truly will be a dangerous match but Smith better focus on Albert tonight". Mike "The Texan" Smith vs. Albert Mike Smith looked very good and ready for his match at Survivor Series. After several high impact moves, Smith dropped Albert with the "Sidewinder". But Eddie Guerrero came out and hid below the apron. Without referee Tim White's notice, he clobbered the Texan with a metal horseshoe! Albert then picked up the pieces and slammed him with the "Baldo Bomb" to win it. Match Time: 6:40 J.R.:"What the hell was that, a horseshoe"? Lawler:"I think so J.R. and at Survivor Series, something like that will be legal"! J.R.:"Well it wasn't legal in this one and Guerrero has robbed the Texan of a big win"! COMMERCIAL.... RETURN FROM BREAK... THE IMPACT PLAYERS ARE SITTING IN THEIR DRESSING ROOM CONVERSING WITH STACY KIEBLER WHEN THERE's A KNOCK AT THE DOOR. STACY ANSWERS IT. Michael Cole:"Oh hi Stacy, there's someone out in the lobby to see you". Stacy: (excitedly) "Who is it"? Cole:"I promised I wouldn't say, it's a surprise". STACY RUNS OUT AS SHAWN STASIAK AND CHRIS MICHAELS LOOK CONFUSED. CHRIS BENOIT FINDS MASA CHONO BACKSTAGE. Benoit:"Hey man, you see what you did with that glass picture". BENOIT POINTS TO HIS FOREHEAD WHERE HE RECEIVED 7 STITCHES. CHONO DOESN'T REPLY BUT MOMENTS LATER, BENOIT IS BLINDSIDED BY YUJI MATASAMO, MUTA AND HAYABUSA. CHONO JOINS IN ON THE ATTACK. J.R.:"Come on! Somebody get back there and stop this"! Lawler:"This is what I mean J.R.! This is a dominant force and they're making sure everyone around here is aware of that fact"! RHYNO's MUSIC HITS AND HE COMES OUT WITH THE IC TITLE AROUND HIS WAIST. J.R.:"Great oppurtunity for a couple guys here as the Intercontinental and European titles will be put up for grabs in a title versus title match THE LIGHTS GO DIM AS TAZZ' MUSIC HITS WITH AN EXPLOSION. Lawler:"It all will lead to that triple threat two fall match at Survivor Series with these two and Drew Blood"! Title for Title Match Intercontinental Champ Rhyno vs. European Champion Tazz Two former ECEW champions slugged it out for a chance to become the TWF's first double champion. Minutes into the match, Tazz dodged the Gore and then locked in the "Tazz-Mission" when the lights dimmed. Tazz looked at the entrance as a red haze fell over the crowd. Tazz walked up the ramp and went backstage and a groggy Rhyno followed after he was gone. The lights came back on and in the ring was a Tazz t-shirt torn in two and what appeared to be a severed Rhyno horn! Lawler:"What the.... J.R.:"That was Drew Blood's entrance being played during the match and even though we didn't see him, it appears that he's sent a very strong, eerie message". PRIOR TO COMMERCIAL... TRAVIS WAKEMAN's DRESSING ROOM.... Wakeman:"What's the matter Trish. You're ready for this". Trish:"I know I'm ready for this. I just want the oppurtunity to prove myself so that everyone respects me for my abilities. I wanna win the Women's title so bad". Wakeman:"If that's what you want, that's what you'll get. I'm gonna see to it". COMMERCIAL.... RETURN FROM BREAK... AS RAW RETURNS, THE SOUND OF BAGPIPES BLARES OVER THE LOUDSPEAKERS AS COMMISSIONER PIPER COMES OUT TO A TREMENDOUS OVATION. Lawler:"This must be the huge announcement J.R."! J.R.:"Rumors have been running rampant since early this afternoon that Commissioner Piper was gonna have a big announcement regarding Survivor Series, let's see what he has to say". Commissioner Piper:"Okay, Vince McMahon, Wally Willson, I want you two to listen real closely to this. Ya know, I've been involved in this business for over twenty years and I love every minute of it. But this NWO crap is starting to make my job, well, not fun. So what I've done is come up with a stipulation for the main event at Survivor Series that will effect either myself or one of you. It goes like this, if Team NWO wins, I'll resign as TWF Commissioner and Linda McMahon has agreed to wave her right to name a new one, essentially putting the NWO in charge for as long as you want to be. But, if Team TWF wins, one of you, that's right just one, has to leave the TWF forever! I can't take this NWO crap anymore so it's either gonna get downsized or I'm done"! PIPER TOSSES THE MIC DOWN AND LEAVES. J.R.:"Can you believe that? Oh my, for the sake of the TWF and everyone involved, Team TWF has got to win that match"! Lawler:"But on the other hand, Piper is sneakily trying to drive a wedge between the head of the NWO"! J.R.:"One way or another, the direction of the TWF is in a lot of jeopardy in my opinion. THE NWO THEME HITS AS MIKE STALKER AND TEX WATSON, THE BRINGERS OF DEATH COME OUT TO A CHORUS OF BOOS. A NEW MATCH FOR SURVIVOR SERIES IS SHOWN ON THE SCREEN. And just signed moments ago, there will be another TWF vs. NWO elimination match at the Survivor Series when The Bringers of Death, ZeroEx and Hells Angel take on Kane, Tajiri, Ahmed Walker and Nemesis". "BAD BOY 4 LIFE" BY P. DIDDY HITS AS AHMED WALKER COMES OUT TO A GREAT REACTION FROM THE FANS. Lawler:"Well the NWO has been dominant tonight and I think that'll continue right here and lead into Survivor Series. Can you imagine that J.R.? I'd love to get rid of Piper"! "SYMPHONY OF DESTRUCTION" BY MEGADEATH HITS AS NEMESIS COMES OUT TO A GREAT CHEER. J.R.:"This man and Ahmed Walker are beinning to form a very good team as they have become pretty strong allies with common enemies and to answer your question King, I like Piper. I think he's done a great job and if the NWO takes over, Piper may not be the only one who leaves for good"! The Bringers of Death vs. Ahmed Walker and Nemesis This was a great indication of how good Walker and Nemesis have become together as they outwrestled an established tandem. Walker and Nemesis had it won on several occasions but had them all broken up. Walker clotheslined Watson out of the ring and the match broke out. With referee Mike Chioda's attention on the fight outside, Hells Angel ran down to the ring and clobbered Nemesis with the Hardcore belt and Mike Stalker used a gian powerbomb on him to gain a pinfall. Lawler:"Oh yeah, the roll continues! The TWF has no chance against this group J.R."! J.R.:"Ya know, you're right King, the TWF has no chance against steel chairs, they have no chance against brass knuckles and constant interference! This is ridiculous"! AFTER A BRIEF BREAK, THE NWO THEME HITS AND WILLIAM REGAL COMES OUT TO A LOT OF HEAT FROM THE CROWD. Lawler:"Listen to these people, booing a man of great stature as William Regal"! J.R.:"He deserves to be booed, he's a jackass! Oh I forgot, that's a requirement to be part of the NWO"! THE LIGHTS GO OUT AND A BELL TOLLS FOLLOWED BY THE ORGAN PLAYING AND THE UNDERTAKER COMES OUT. THE CROWD IS HUSHED. Lawler:"You better watch what you say J.R.". J.R.:"Personally I don't think Regal stands a chance in hell in this one and I would love to see him get destroyed by The Undertaker here"! William Regal vs. The Undertaker The Undertaker was in a foul yet determined mindset as he immediately caught Regal with a boot to the face. He followed that with a flying clothesline and his old school walk on the top rope. Regal tried to take The Undertaker's legs out but to no avail and he soon found himself on the receiving end of a chokeslam. Regal slid out of the ring and retreated but once he was backstage and out of sight, Rob Van Dam came out and did his infamous pointing at himself with his thumbs and saying R....V...D. The Undertaker just stared a hole through him before giving him a throat slash gesture. J.R.:"I hope Rob Van Dam knows what he's getting himself into". Lawler:"RVD is determined J.R., he's gonna knock off The Undertaker at Survivor Series"! J.R.:"Well he's a great athlete no doubt but The Undertaker is known for takin' people out so RVD better have a good gameplan". BACKSTAGE... STACY KIEBLER COMES BACK INTO THE IMPACT PLAYERS DRESSING ROOM WITH A BOUQUET OF ROSES. Chris Michaels:"Who was out there Stacy"? Stacy:"This is a business with you guys. The rest of my life is personal and I'd like it to stay that way". Lawler:"Hey, maybe I should send Stacy some roses"! EXTREME JAPAN 2000's THEME HITS AS FOOTAGE IS SHOWN FROM EARLIER TONIGHT OF CHUCK PALUMBO GETTING A WIN OVER THE GREAT MUTA. YUJI MATASAMO COMES OUT. J.R.:"Oh yeah, I bet she'd love it King"! Lawler:"Why are you so negative tonight J.R."? J.R.:"Well I apologize for my attitude but I am so sick of these groups the NWO and these guys". "CLICK, CLICK, BOOM" BY SALIVA HITS AS JORDAN ROCKWELL COMES OUT WITH LITA TO A GOOD POP. Lawler:"Well I'd get used to the NWO J.R., I have a feeling they're gonna be around for awhile"! J.R.:"This is a big match between the leaders of Extreme Japan 2000 and the New Breed and with the win they got earlier tonight, the New Breed could go into Survivor Series with a tremendous amount of momentum with a win here". Lawler:"Matasamo lost his Lightheavyweight title on PrimeTime thanks to that idiot Jordan Rockwell and I think he'll make him pay for it tonight"! Yuji Matasamo vs. Jordan Rockwell A stiff kick to the jaw by Matasamo seemed to reaggravate the effects of a lingering concussion with Rockwell but Rockwell hung in there and hit Matasamo with the Rock Smasher and a full nelson face buster. The rest of Extreme Japan 2000 came running out and Rockwell took them all on, catching Muta with a jumping side kick and Hayabusa and Chono each with stinging right hands. But Matasamo came from behind with a low blow when Scotty 2 Hotty, Chuck Palumbo and Sean O'haire came out and evened the odds. They cleared the ring except for Matasamo and Rockwell set him up for Lita to come off the top ropes with the "Litacanrana" as "Click, Click, Boom" blared over the loudspeakers and the New Breed stood tall in the ring. J.R.:"The New Breed has got Extreme Japan's number tonight"! Lawler:"It'll be a whole different story at Survivor Series J.R., Extreme Japan is the stronger stable"! J.R.:"Folks stay where you are, Hells Angel and Strife for the Hardcore title-- next"! COMMERCIAL BREAK... RETURN FROM BREAK... NWO LOCKER ROOM.. VINCE McMAHON IS STANDING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROOM, SURROUNDED BY THE REST OF THE NWO. Vince:"Alright boys, you heard the stipulation Piper made but if you think about it, it's exactly what we want. We can get him out of here for good and no one will stand in our way, assuring that the empire I built will live forever and be ran the way I want it ran. So at Survivor Series, I want you guys to put everything on the line, as both Wally and I have. Now we've had a great night. Nails, you were victorious over Bahamut. Stalker and Watson, very impressive win over the two guys I may hate the most. And now, Hells Angel, you're gonna make us all proud by defeating Strife again and retaining the Hardcore title. Go get him big guy". HELLS ANGEL PICKS UP THE HARDCORE BELT AND LEAVES THE ROOM AS THE REST OF THE NWO CHANTS HIS NAME TOGETHER. "FALLING AWAY FROM ME" BY KORN HITS AS STRIFE COMES OUT WITH HIS TAG TEAM TITLE BELT DRAPED OVER HIS SHOULDER. J.R.:"It was just a short time ago that this man was considered perhaps the greatest Hardcore champion the TWF ever had and what an oppurtunity to regain that very title right now". THE NWO THEME HITS AS HELLS ANGEL COMES DOWN THE AISLE, HOLDING THE HARDCORE TITLE HIGH IN THE AIR. Lawler:"This is a real clash of the titans J.R., but Hells Angel is an NWO member! How can he lose"? TWF Hardcore Title Match Challenger... Strife vs. Hells Angel Strife wasted no time as he charged Hells Angel before he even got to the ring. Strife rammed him into the steel ring steps and then picked up a nearby electrical cord and wrapped it around his throat. In the ring, Strife weathered an offensive storm from Hells Angel by countering with a full nelson slam and a running boot. But much like their first meeting, Hells Angel got some assistance. Nails came running to the ring and after a double powerbomb on Strife, Hells Angel hit the "Easy Rider" throught a trash can but somehow, Strife kicked out! Bahamut then came out and traded shots with Nails but Nails kicked him in the groin and went to grab a nearby steel chair when Strife reached over the top rope and grabbed him by the hair. But this allowed Hells Angel to come up from behind, roll Strife up, grab a handful of his pants and get the pin. Match Time: 4:34 Lawler:"Another NWO victory"! J.R.:"This is getting out of hand! God I hope either Vince or Wally Willson has to leave after Survivor Series cause this is pathetic"!
Travis Wakeman vs. Edge Very technical match that kept the fans on the edge of their seats. Edge held his own in a seesaw battle until Wakeman backdropped him over the ropes and he landed hard on the floor. Then, showing a newly acquired mean streak, Wakeman pulled away one of the protective mats outsode the ring and piledrove Edge on the concrete floor! Wakeman got back in to win by count out. Showing no concern, Wakeman and Trish walked off as EMT's rushed to the scene to help Edge. Match Time: 6:44 Val Venis and Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H and X-Pac Michaels and Venis were decked out in NWO black and blue but Triple H and X-Pac were very focused on the match. Triple H tackled HBK before the bell rang and the fight was on. Later in the match, X-Pac had a very good series with the TWF champion Val Venis. It ended with all 4 men brawling outside the ring. Triple H threw HBK over the announce table and X-Pac hit Venis with the "X-Factor" on the steel ring steps! Triple H and X-Pac both got back into the ring to win by count out. The entire NWO came out but they ewere soon followed by Strife, Bahamut, Kane, Tajiri, Ahmed Walker and Nemesis and the fight continued as several officials tried but failed to break it up. Match Time: 13:24 MEANWHILE... PARKING LOT... J.R.:"Wait a minute, what the hell is this"?! CAMERAS PICK UP COMMISSIONER PIPER TAKING A DUFFEL BAG TO HIS CAR WHEN HE IS AMBUSHED BY VINCE McMAHON AND WALLY WILLSON. WILLSON HAS A BASEBALL BAT AND CONTINUES TO HAMMER ON PIPER AS VINCE STOMPS AND KICKS AT HIM. AFTER A BRUTAL ASSAULT, VINCE AND WILLSON WALK OFF WITHOUT ANYONE SEEING A THING. Vince:"Goodbye Piper"! OFF AIR....
