Dover, Delaware
June 8, 2002
DARK MATCH In one hell of a match, Tajiri and Carney dazzled the fans who came early for 11 minutes before Tajiri scored with his martial arts kick to the head while Carney was on his knees and got the 1...2...3. Awesome match!
RAW GOES LIVE
STILL PICTURES OF TRIPLE H BECOMING TWF CHAMPION BY DEFEATING THE UNDERTAKER ARE SHOWN WITH CROWD NOISE AND JIM ROSS AND JERRY LAWLER's ACTUAL COMMENTS FROM THE EVENT.
"ACROSS THE NATION" BY UNION UNDERGROUND HITS AS RAW's MONTAGE VIDEO IS PLAYED. THE BOB CARPENTER ARENA COMES INTO VIEW AS FIREWORKS ERUPT IN THE ENTRANCEWAY. Jim Ross:"Hello folks and welcome to TWF RAW is WAR where we are live as live gets from the Bob Carpenter Arena in Dover, Delaware and what a night it was at Evil Intentions King, we've got a brand new TWF champion"! Jerry Lawler:"No doubt about that J.R., but I heard that The Undertaker is hear tonight and he's not about to let the title go that easily"! KING OF THE RING QUALIFICATION MATCH PROMOS APPEAR ON THE SCREEN STARTING WITH HIGH OCTANE VS. THE BIG SHOW THEN MR. PERFECT VS. SABU AND FINALLY WILLIAM REGAL VS. SCOTT STEINER. J.R.:"All that plus three huge King of the Ring qualification matches right here tonight"! "LATINO HEAT" HITS AND EDDIE GUERRERO COMES OUT TO A BUNCH OF LOUD BOOS FROM THE SOLD OUT CROWD. Lawler:"Listen to these idiots! Stand up and show some respect for Eddie Guerrero"! J.R.:"It's hard to respect this guy King and Hulk Hogan certainly didn't as he defeated him in under three minutes at Evil Intentions". Eddie Guerrero:"You know, I know what you all are thinking. Why would Eddue Guerrero come out here after he got beat handily at Evil Intentions by Hulk Hogan? CROWD SAYS "YEAH" IN UNISON. Well Hogan, your win over me was a fluke"! J.R.:"Oh for god sakes". Guerrero:"Yeah vato, I wasn't focused because of what you did to my lowrider on Saturday Night's Main Event essa. But tonight, I plan to have all my focus on you, that's if you accept my challenge". J.R.:"Challenge"? Lawler:"Oh this should be good J.R.". Guerrero:"Ya see Hogan, if you look above the ring here, (he points skyward) you'll see that they put up the steel cage I requested. That's right Hogan, you and me, in a cage match, tonight"! J.R.:"Tonight"? "REAL AMERICAN" HITS AS THE CROWD ERUPTS AND HULK HOGAN COMES OUT TO A DEAFENING OVATION. Hulk Hogan:"Ya know somethin' Guerrero, there's nothing I can't stand more than a man who whines after he got beat fair and square brother. But that's exactly what you're doing. And now you want me in a cage match? Let me tell you something, essa, it's been a long time since I climbed into a cage, but I think it's something all these Hulkamaniacs would love to see. THE CROWD GOES NUTS. So Eddie, I will accept your challenge tonight so I can further embarrass you. Oh, and one other thing. Once you realize that your Latino Heat is no match for Hulkamania, whatcha gonna do"? "REAL AMERICAN" HITS AS EDDIE JUST STARES AT HOGAN WHO FLEXES AND POSES FOR THE CROWD AT THE TOP OF THE ENTRYWAY. J.R.:"Hogan vs. Guerrero in a steel cage, tonight"! PRIOR TO COMMERCIAL.... BACKSTAGE.... AHMED WALKER COMES OUT OF THE MEN's BATHROOM AND SHARPLY TURNS THE CORNER, BUMPING RIGHT INTO VICTORIA AND SPILLING A DUFFEL BAG OF SCOTT STEINER's BELONGINGS. Ahmed Walker:"Whoa, I'm so sorry, here let me help". WALKER PICKS UP THE STUFF TO AN ANNOYED VICTORIA WHO TRIES TO GRAB THE BAG BUT WALKER REACHES FOR IT AT THE SAME TIME AND THEY TOUCH HANDS. WALKER GETS THE BAG AND PUTS THE STUFF BACK IN IT AND HANDS IT TO HER. Walker:"There you go. Sorry again". WALKER TURNS AND WALKS AWAY. Victoria: (to herself) "Pervert". A COMMERCIAL FOR WRESTLEMANIA X-8 FOR NINTENTO GAMECUBE IS SHOWN. AVAILABLE IN STORES JUNE 13TH! RETURN FROM BREAK... SCOTT STEINER's DRESSING ROOM... VICTORIA ENTERS THE ROOM IN WHICH SCOTT STEINER IS CURLING A WEIGHT. Scott Steiner:"Damn, take long enough. I've got a match to get ready for tonight because this year, Big Poppa Pump is gonna be King of the Ring". Victoria:"Sorry, but I ran into that pervert Ahmed Walker, he tried to pick up on me". Steiner:"He did what"? Victoria:"Yeah, he tried to grab me but I was lucky enough to get away". STEINER TAKES THE WEIGHT AND THROWS IT ACROSS THE ROOM. Steiner:"He's gonna wish you didn't tell me that". AN ENGINE REVS AND HIGH OCTANE's MUSIC HITS. HE COMES OUT TO MOSTLY BOOS. J.R.:"Can you believe that woman King, making up a story like that"? Lawler:"What? I saw him. He should be jailed for that"! J.R.:"Oh gimme a break! Anyway folks, this will be the RAW division's first King of the Ring qualification match and this man lost the TWF Lightheavyweight title at Evil Intentions but he has a chance to redeem himself tonight with a win here". "WELLLLLL....WELL IT's THE BIG SHOW" HITS AS PYRO GOES OFF LOUDLY AND THE LARGEST MAN IN THE TWF MAKES HIS WAY DOWN THE AISLE TO A MIXED REACTION. Lawler:"Well he's gonna have more that his hands full tonight! This is the biggest mismatch I can think of J.R."! J.R.:"High Octane will certainly have to play the role of dragon slayer tonight and folks, for a look at the complete bracket for each division, you can log onto www.TWF.com. There are some very interesting pairings to say the least". King of the Ring Qualification Match "High Octane" Damion West vs. The Big Show As soon as the bell rang, High Octane tried to play hit and run on the big man but he was soon caught. He attempted a flying body press as he bounced off the ropes but Big Show caught him in mid air and delivered an impressive backbreaker. Big Show then whipped him to the corner and slapped his chest very hard 3 times, leaving a nasty red mark. Big Show then grabbed him under the arm and flung him halfway across the ring. He then went for a big elbow but High Octane rolled out of the way. When Big Show got up, he kicked him 3 times in the calf. He then bounced off the ropes but Big Show amazed everyone in attendance with a dropkick! He then whipped him in and crushed him with a hard clothesline before using all his weight to stand on the much smaller man's chest. Big Show then whipped West into the corner and followed in with an avalanche squash attempt but West moved. Realizing he couldn't get the big man off his feet, West slid under the bottom rope and ordered the timekeeper out of his seat. He then grabbed his chair and came into the ring with it only to have The Big Show punch it right out of his hands, leaving a big dent in it. Big Show then pie faced West to the mat and grabbed the chair himself. But referee Jack Doan showed some initiative and tried to grab the chair drom Big Show but Big Show ripped the chair away and in the process, sent Doan tumbling to the mat. But in the meantime, High Octane had ascended the top rope and when Big Show turned around, he came off the top rope with a missile dropkick, kicking the chair right in his face. West then made the lateral press as Doan counted the 1...2....3. Match Time: 6:31 Lawler:"What? No way! High Octane is a dragon slayer J.R."! J.R.:"On this night he certainly was! With a little assist from a steel chair that won't show up in the boxscore but a huge upset nonetheless and High Octane has advanced in the tournament". BACKSTAGE Lilian Garcia:"Akasha, mind if I ask you a few questions"? Akasha:"Yeah, but ask anyway". Lilian:"Well first, I wanna say congratulations on becoming Women's champion". Akasha:"Ya know Lilian, at least try to be convincing. I know damn well you're as mad as all these other sluts around here that I am the Women's champion. Just like I said I would be. And I will be forever because none of them are in my league". Lilian:"Well, you have also decided to enter the King of the Ring tournament and your qualification match will be next week on RAW. Does a woman have a chance in this tournament"? Akasha:"They didn't until now. Now I get to do what I really want to do and that's beat up on some of these guys. They just better plan on crowning a Queen of the Ring this year. Now Lilian, let me ask you a question". Lilian:"Sure, go ahead". Akasha:"Are we through"? Lilian:"Yes, yes we are". Akasha:"Then get the hell out of my way". COMMERCIAL BREAK.... RETURN FROM BREAK.... RINGSIDE... THE LIGHTS GO OUT AS "STAND BACK....THERE's A HURRICANE COMING THROUGH" HITS AS THE BRAND NEW TWF LIGHTHEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION THE HURRICANE COMES DOWN THE AISLE TO A LOUD POP. J.R.:"Back on RAW folks as you see the new Lightheavyweight champion The Hurricane coming out and what an impressive win he got at Evil Intentions to become champion". Lawler:"Look out, The Undertaker"! JUST THEN, THE UNDERTAKER COMES RUNNING DOWN THE AISLE AND CLUBS THE HURRICANE IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD. J.R.:"What the hell is that all about? Don't tell me this is because he lost his title at Evil Intentions"! UNDERTAKER GETS IN THE RING AND DEMANDS A MICROPHONE. Undertaker:"Triple H, I know you're hear now and I know you can hear me. What I just did to this little punk is only the beginning of what I can do. HURRICANE TRIES TO GET UP ON THE APRON BUT THE UNDERTAKER JAMS THE MIC IN HIS THROAT KNOCKING HIM DOWN TO THE FLOOR. Now there's a whole host of superstars in the back that I can do the same thing to if you like. What I want is what I deserve. It's in the contract that you signed. I want my rematch and I want it granted tonight. If not, there will be a lot of TWF superstars going to the hospital tonight". THE UNDERTAKER's NEW MUSIC HITS AS HE TOSSES THE MIC OUT OF THE RING AND WALKS UP THE RAMP TO TREMENDOUS BOOS. J.R.:"What a bully, what a sore sport King, this is ridiculous"! Lawler:"It's real simple Triple H, get out here and give the man a rematch"! Toughman Rules Nails vs. Al Snow This was a tough match between two hard nosed guys looking to make a statement in the first ever toughman match on RAW. Nails came out the agressor as he took it right to Snow, opening him up with some hard right hands to the face before bashing him over the head with a trash can. He laid the trash can on top of Snow and tried for a guillotine legdrop off the top rope but Snow rolled out the way. When Nails got up, Snow covered his head with the trash can and began beating it with a kendo stick. Nails fell back into the corner with the trash can still over him as Al Snow pulled out a bowling ball and rolled it right into his crotch! Snow then delivered the "Snowplow" and expected it to be over but Nails beat the referee's 10 count and headbutted Snow with his hockey mask. He then threw him to the floor and pulled out his trademark fire poker and smashed Snow across the rib cage with it. Nails then reached into his back pocket and pulled out a pair of brass knucks and took a swing at Snow but Snow ducked and Nails caught nothing but turnbuckle right as the bell sounded to end the match with a 15 minute time limit draw. But the two weren't done. The slugfest continued outside of the ring until referee Jim Korderas signaled to the back for help and several members of security came out and seperated the 2. Lawler:"Let em go, let em go"! J.R.:"Nails and Al Snow want some more of each other and I think these fans would love it! It was Nails who through Stephanie, challenged TWF Toughman champion Travis Wakeman to a Toughman title match sometime down the road but he's gotta prove he can get through Al Snow first and I don't know that he can"! PRIOR TO COMMERCIAL... BACKSTAGE.... STRIFE AND BAHAMUT ARE STANDING BACKSTAGE WHEN ROB VAN DAM COMES UP. Rob Van Dam:"Hey guys, what's up"? Bahamut:"Not much, what's up with you"? Rob Van Dam:"Well first off, congratulations on retaining those titles at Evil Intentions, you guys are awesome. But listen, Sabu is preparing for his King of the Rin qualification match against Mr. Perfect who you Bahamut beat on the last RAW, but we were just wondering if we could have the next shot at your titles, ya know, a little friendly competition". Bahamut:"Well I don't know that it'd be friendly but.... Strife:"No I'll tell ya what RVD, I don't have anything to do tonight and it looks like neither do you so what do ya say we have a little freindly one on one tonight to see what ya got"? RVD: (points to his shoulders as the crowd chants along) "You wanna face R-V-D"? Strife:"Dats what I just said". RVD:"Hey, that's cool with me. I'll see ya out there". RVD WALKS AWAY AS STRIFE AND BAHAMUT LOOK AT EACH OTHER. Bahamut:"Is he crazy"? COMMERCIAL BREAK..... RETURN FROM BREAK.... J.R.:"Well folks, during the break, our cameramen caught a vile attack by Scott Steiner on Ahmed Walker. Take a look at this". FOOTAGE FROM COMMERCIAL BREAK RE-PLAYED AHMED WALKER COMES OUT OF HIS DRESSING ROOM BUT WAITING RIGHT THERE IS SCOTT STEINER WHO ATTACKS HIM WITH A STEEL BAR, HITTING HIM NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE RIBS AND LEAVING HIM LAYING IN THE HALLWAY. SABU's MUSIC HITS AND HE COMES OUT TO A GREAT OVATION. J.R.:"Now that's just ridiculous King, what did he do to deserve that"? Lawler:"You know damn well he tried to pick up on Victoria J.R., you saw it with your own eyes"! MR. PERFECT's MUSIC HITS AND HE COMES OUT TO RESOUNDING BOOS. J.R.:"I saw a man trying to do the right thing after he inadvertently bumped into her, he didn't try and pick up on her. But later tonight folks, Scott Steiner will face William Regal in a King of the Ring qualification match so he better be focused on that". Lawler:"Speaking of King of the Ring qualification matches J.R., here's one right here"! J.R.:"It's gonna be Sabu and Mr. Perfect. Two totally different styles but it should be an entertaining match". *** SORRY GUYS, BUT DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS, RESULTS WILL BE CONDENSED FROM THIS POINT OF THE SHOW ON. King of the Ring Qualification Match Mr. Perfect vs. Sabu Mr. Perfect's deliberate attack led to several hard knifedge chops against the chest of Sabu. Perfect then made both of Sabu's legs his focal point and he worked on them diligently, nearly earning a submission with a figure 4 leg lock but Sabu broke the hold by grabbing the ropes. But Sabu caught him with a spinning wheel kick as he came off the ropes but Perfect came back with a snap mare into his somersault neckbreaker to get a 2 count. He then went to the middle turnbuckle and jumped off but Sabu brought the crowd to their feet when he caught him with a double arm belly to belly suplex in the same motion. He rolled on top of Perfect and hooked the near leg to get the 3 count. Match Time: 5:04 J.R.:"Oh my what a great move! Sabu has qualified for the tournament"! Lawler:"Well it defintely won't be a perfect King of the Ring this year"! TWF EXECUTIVE OFFICE Tony Garea:"Justin, you did this last time on RAW and we're gonna give you the same answer". Justin Sane:"No you're not Garea, I'm being wasted on this show. I have more talent than anyone in the TWF and I wanna go to Shane McMahon's division to prove that". Jack Lanza:"Okay Justin, we'll give you your wish. This will be the last time you will appear on RAW. Next week, you're on PrimeTime". Justin Sane:"Thank you Mr. Lanza". SANE GIVES GAREA A LONG STAREDOWN BEFORE LEAVING THE OFFICE. "THE GAME" BY MOTORHEAD HITS AS TRIPLE H COMES OUT TO A HUGE POP WITH THE TWF TITLE AROUND HIS WAIST. J.R.:"Well apparently the first switch since the roster split has been made and why, because Justin Sane whined enough"? Lawler:"No, you heard him J.R., because he's a talent being wasted. Well I'll tell him this, PrimeTime with Shane McMahon ain't the answer"! J.R.:"Well business is about to pick up as you see the brand new TWF champion on his way out here and maybe he'll have a response to The Undertaker's demands from earlier tonight"! Lawler:"He better, or else several TWF superstars in the back will probably be hospitalized"! Triple H:"Ya know, in this business, there's guys who take a loss like a man and then there's guys who take losing like a bitch! Undertaker, I think you know what category you fall into. Because even with my ex-wife's help, you couldn't beat me at Evil Intentions. Now you're right, you do deserve a rematch and you'll get it next week on RAW"! J.R.:"Oh my what an announcement"! Triple H:"But there's one other thing. I know that since I am the TWF champion, I can appear on RAW and PrimeTime. I also know that one of the owners of RAW is my ex-wife Stephanie. So I sat down with Commissioner Piper today and we devised a little contract stipulation for as long as I am the TWF champion! And that stipulation is simply this. If Stephanie interferes in any of my matches, the person she attempts to help will be suspended indefinitely! Think about that Undertaker"! J.R.:"Oh my what an announcement! Commissioner Piper has put a leash on Stephanie when it comes to the game"! Lawler:"He can't do that, she's the co-owner of RAW"! COMMERCIAL.... RETURN FROM BREAK... King of the Ring Qualification Match William Regal vs. Scott Steiner This match featured great fundamentals and a lot of mat wrestling. Regal moved out of the way of a charging Steiner in the corner and he went shoulder first into the steel turnpost. Regal then worked on Steiner's hobbled upper arm and shoulder area until Steiner ducked a clothesline and caught him with a belly to belly overhead suplex. Regal landed awkwardly and referee Mike Sparks went over to check on him when Ahmed Walker came running down the aisle with a baseball bat. He jumped up on the apron as Steiner turned around and Walker cracked him right on top of the head with it. Steiner rocked backwards as Regal got up and rolled him up with a small package to get a 3 count. Match Time: 6:54 Lawler:"What the heck is Walker thinking? Steiner's gonna kill him for this"! J.R.:"You know what they say, payback's a bitch and Steiner has just been knocked out of the King of the Ring tournament"! BRIEF INTERMISSION: TV VIEWERS SEE THE KING OF THE RING PROMO WHILE FANS IN ATTENDANCE LISTEN TO LILIAN GO OVER SOME OF THE MERCHANDISE FOR SALE IN THE ARENA. Strife vs. Rob Van Dam Strife tried to outbrawl and overpower RVD but he soon fell victim to a step over heel kick when RVD caught his leg and that led to Rolling Thunder which drew a long 2 count. After dodging a running boot in the corner, RVD connected with a martial arts kick to the solar plexes off the top rope and immediately he went to the opposite corner for his split legged moonsault but Strife stuck his knees up in RVD's midsection. After several forearm shots to the head, Strife went for a gutwrench powerslam but RVD slid off his shoulders and caught him with a beautiful spin kick flush on the mouth. RVD then quickly went to the top rope and came flying off with an emphatic "5 Star frogsplash" to get the 1....2...3. Match Time: 3:09 J.R.:"And just like that, RVD has done it! What a win for him and I think he's proven himself to Strife and to Bahamut"! Lawler:"But will they reciprocate with a title shot"? BACKSTAGE NEMESIS AND FRANCINE ARE SITTING IN A DARK PART OF THE ARENA WHEN SAM WILDE COMES OVER TO THEM. Sam Wilde:"There you are, we got a match next". Francine:"He knows, he's just doing some thinking right now". Wilde:"Well Nemesis, I just wanted to thank you for coming to my aid at Evil Intentions. I mean, I knew god was looking over my shoulder and wasn't gonna allow me any more physical pain. I'm glad the lord has blessed you with such a good heart". Nemesis: (looking down at the ground) "The lord doesn't know my pain". Wilde:"Well we can work on that. I'll see ya out there". WILDE TURNS AND WALKS AWAY AS NEMESIS LIFTS HIS HEAD. RANDY ORTON's DRESSING ROOM.... RANDY ORTON HAS A TRAINER IN HIS DRESSING ROOM TAKING A LOOK AT HIS ANKLE. Trainer:"No Randy, it's in good condition. I don't even see any sign of swelling". Randy Orton:"Okay doc, I just wanted to make sure. It was a little sore this morning". Trainer:"Well it's better to be safe than sorry I guess". THERE IS A KNOCK AT THE DOOR. Orton:"Go ahead, answer it". Trainer:"It's probably one of the many women that have an eye for you". ORTON LAUGHS AS THE TRAINER OPENS THE DOOR TO FIND AKASHA STANDING THERE. Akasha:"Oh it's a woman alright, but one with an eye on something else". Trainer:"You can't be in here". AKASHA TAKES THE TRAINER AND PUSHES HIM ASIDE AS SHE ENTERS THE ROOM. Akasha:"Do you know what I have my eye on Randy"? Orton:"No, I sure don't but I hope it's not.... Akasha:"Shut your mouth! In your dreams fool. No, I have my eyes on winning the King of the Ring and making it a Queen of the ring. And it all starts with you in our qualification match next week on RAW. You better be ready because you are gonna be the first male to feel the wrath of the angel with black wings". SHE TURNS TO TO WALK AWAY. Orton:"Oh, I'll be ready". Akasha:"Good". COMMERCIAL.... RETURN FROM BREAK... Nemesis and Sam Wilde vs. The Outsiders This was probably the most entertaining match of the night. Hall and Nash dominated the first part of the match as they took turns beating Wilde as all Nemesis could do was stand on the apron and watch. But when Hall put his head down off an irish whip too early, Wilde made him pay with a 2 handed facebuster. Wilde then rolled to his corner and tagged in Nemesis who came in like a house of fire, tagging Hall with some vicious right hands before taking a cheap shot ar Nash and knocking him off the apron. After a big boot to the face, Nemesis had Hall set up for the "Shut Down" but Nash came in and broke it up. Nemesis then tagged in Wilde. Nemesis ducked a clothesline by Nash and caught him with 1 of his own as both men went over the top rope to the floor. In the ring, Hall called for the "Outsider's Edge" but when he stuck his arms straight out, Wilde countered with a back drop and locked in the "Call of the Wilde". Hall tried to fight it but he was in the center of the ring and had no choice but to tap out. J.R.:"Sam Wilde has added to Vince McMahon's frustrations! This has gotta be considered an upset"! Lawler:"I can't believe it J.R.! What is Mr. McMahon gonna do about these two"?! J.R.:"Well Wilde and Nemesis are definitely the odd couple but they combined to beat one of the best teams in the game tonight". THE CAGE IS LOWERED AS EDDIE GUERRERO's CHALLENGE FROM EARLIER IN THE NIGHT IS REPLAYED. Guerrero:"Ya see Hogan, if you look above the ring here, (he points skyward) you'll see that they put up the steel cage I requested. That's right Hogan, you and me, in a cage match, tonight"! J.R.:"Tonight"? "REAL AMERICAN" HITS AS THE CROWD ERUPTS AND HULK HOGAN COMES OUT TO A DEAFENING OVATION. Hulk Hogan:"Ya know somethin' Guerrero, there's nothing I can't stand more than a man who whines after he got beat fair and square brother. But that's exactly what you're doing. And now you want me in a cage match? Let me tell you something, essa, it's been a long time since I climbed into a cage, but I think it's something all these Hulkamaniacs would love to see. THE CROWD GOES NUTS. So Eddie, I will accept your challenge tonight so I can further embarrass you. Oh, and one other thing. Once you realize that your Latino Heat is no match for Hulkamania, whatcha gonna do"? Cage Match Eddie Guerrero vs. Hulk Hogan In a tremendous main event, both men played dirty and did whatever it took to win. After absorbing a ton of punishment and thwarting 3 attempts by Eddie to escape, Hogan caught him with the big boot to the face off an irish whip. The fans cheered loudly as Hogan made his way up and out of the steel structure. "Real American" hit as Hogan began posing on the floor when suddenly The Undertaker came out of the crowd and attacked him. Guererro opened the cage door and Undertaker threw him back in as the 2 began doing a number on the Hulkster. But suddenly, the cage began rising back up as "The Game" by Motorhead hit again and Triple H came out to Hogan's aid. Undertaker tried to attack Triple H but Helmsley reversed an irish whip and caught Undertaker with a facebuster to his knee. He then clotheslined him over the top rope and to the floor as Hogan tossed Eddie out by the back of his head. "The Game" played again as The Undertaker and Guerrero furiously walked up the ramp. J.R.:"Oh my god what a match that's gonn be next week on RAW between Triple H and The Undertaker! I can't wait"! Lawler:"After this, I'm sure The Undertaker can't either"! OFF AIR....
