Salt Lake City, Utah
April 7, 2001
FIREWORKS POUND THROUGH THE ARENA AS RAW GOES ON THE AIR LIVE
Jim Ross:"Salt Lake City is the sight as we are live for RAW is WAR and this crowd is jacked up"!
Paul Heyman:"They sure as hell are J.R., and tonight, we will find out who will challenge Travis Wakeman at Foul Play for the TWF title"!
"I GOT IT ALL" HITS AS BILLY GUNN COMES OUT.
J.R.:"Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels are gonna decide that later tonight, but right now, Billy Gunn is gonna face a rookie just signed to the roster".
This was a great, back and forth match. For most of the match, Rockwell showed his unlimited potential as he battered Gunn with an erray of suplexes and a big superkick. But Gunn hung in there and came back. The key to his comeback came when he caught Rockwell with an enziguri which set up his jackhammer slam. As the two traded shots, Rockwell missed a flyinng forearm and Gunn dropped him with the "Fame-Asser" as soon as he got up to get the win. But as Gunn celebrated the win, Rockwell came from behind, spun him around and caught him with his "Extreme Measures" move.
Match Time: 9:01
J.R.:"What was that for"?
Rockwell:"This goes out to everyone in the back. This is just a sample of what I can do and soon, you will all witness the New Breed of wrestling".
Heyman:"New Breed"?
"NO CHANCE" PLAYS AS VINCE McMAHON COMES OUT.
J.R.:"Well here comes the owner of the TWF as a big announcement has been expected all day".
Heyman:"Vince is the most powerful man in the world and he's out to prove that".
Vince:"Thank you all for that warm mormon reception. (Fans boo loudly) Now then, on to business as it relates to the current state of the TWF. As you all know, my son Shane has decided to purchase another organization and try to bring it out of the gutter. On their last show, they basically declared war against us. Well Shane, I'm ready, let's hope you are. As far as this organization is concerned, I will now be in charge of all business operations. One thing that I see needs some attention is our Commissioner position. Mick Foley, I don't like you, never have, never will. But am I gonna relieve you of your duties? No, because for some sick and twisted reason, these people pay to see you. Ya know who gets their money Mick? I do. But don't screw with me Mick, or I will replace you. Now as far as Corporation X goes, there is no more Corporation X because that group was created by Shane. So they have gone their seperate ways, in fact, Edge and Christian will face X-Pac and Justin Credible in the tag team tournament. However, I will remain close with my son in law Triple H. So I will leave you all with this. Vince McMahon is back and he's runnin' the show. Anyone who tries to cross me will pay the consequences".
"NO CHANCE" COMES BACK ON AS VINCE LEAVES.
Heyman:"Vince has given fair warning to everyone in the TWF, simply put, don't screw with him".
J.R.:"Vince refuses to be outdone by his son Shane and I believe it will effect everyone here".
SHAWN STASIAK's MUSIC HITS AS FOOTAGE OF HIS LOSS TO AL SNOW ON PRIMETIME IS SHOWN.
Heyman:"Here is a perfect example of a guy who decided to come over to the superior company, Vince's".
J.R.:"Stasiak has demanded a rematch here with Al Snow as he was furious about his loss on PrimeTime".
This was a great match that either man could have won. Early on, Snow lowblowed Stasiak and hit him with the "Snowplow" but Stasiak got his foot on the foot on the bottom rope to stop the count. Stasiak had several chances to put Snow away but he couldn't capitalize. After connecting with a flying knee, Stasiak missed a high risk move off the top rope. As soon as he made it to his feet, Snow was waiting with another "Snowplow" which won it.
Match Time: 9:16
J.R.:"That's Snow 2, Stasiak 0"!
Heyman:"I can't believe this! Al Snow's not even in the same league as the mecca of manhood"!
Prior to Commercial....Backstage...
PERRY SATURN IS SHOWN WALKING TO THE RING.
J.R.:"Perry Saturn will face the newest member of Team Georgia next"!
COMMERCIAL....
- A COMMERCIAL FOR TARGET IS HOWN.
Return from break....
PERRY SATURN'S MUSIC HITS.
Heyman:"Here comes Saturn and he's gonna face another newcomer who joined Team Georgia on PrimeTime".
Saturn was outmatched by a bigger and stronger man here but he used his veteran ring savvy to outsmart 8-Ball. Saturn was actually the quicker of the 2 but 8-Ball punished him with a spinebuster. But after a series of reversals, Saturn used a quick go behind, schoolboyed 8-Ball and hooked the belt on his jeans to get the pin. But after the match, a big man near 7 feet tall came out of the crowd and attacked Saturn. 8-Ball then polished him off with the "Corner Pocket" as Maddogg and King Killer made their way to the ring.
Match Time: 7:47
J.R.:"What is this about"?
Maddogg:"What did I tell ya? Team Georgia's gonna get bigger, right. Well it just did. This is "Big Mac" Duke Williams and trust me, we will rule the TWF very soon".
Heyman:"Team Georgia's got a fourth man"!
X-FACTOR's MUSIC HITS AS X-PAC, JUSTIN CREDIBLE AND TORI COME OUT.
J.R.:"Folks, this will be our first of two tag team tournament matches tonight".
Heyman:"Not only that, but it will be four men who were in Corporation X, thegroup Vince McMahon out an end to tonight".
Edge & Christian vs. X-Pac & Justin Credible
This was an exhausting tag team war. These fromer stable mates went all out to get the victory and both teams showed great continuity. X-Pac and Credible had several sure pins that were broken up. But referee Mike Sparks had trouble keeping order and the crafty Edge and Christian took advantage of that. With all 4 men in the ring, Sparks was accidentally hit by X-Pac's spinning heel kick. Edge then caught X-Pac with a dropkick, knocking him out of the ring. As Sparks began to get up, Edge and Christian caught Justin Credible with the "Conchairto" double chair shot and Christian pinned him.
Match Time: 25:19
J.R.:"Edge and Christian have advanced with the conchairto for god sake"!
Heyman:"Well X-Factor has been screwed but I can't say I don't like Edge and Christian's thinking"!
AN UNFAMILIAR ENTRANCE SONG HITS.
J.R.:"That is the music of yet another newcomer. This is "Mr. Mature" Oliver Worth and I've been told he's a pompous jackass! Haven't we had enough of those out here tonight"!
Heyman:"That's what some idiot must of told you J.R. but I was told by Bruce Pritchard that he is a tremendous wrestler. That tells you something right there, all these new talented superstars want to be a part of Vince's TWF"!
J.R.:"Haven't you done enough ass kissin' tonight"?
Mr. Mature:"As I look out into this sea of humanity, I see nothing but a big group of immature swine. (Fans Boo) That's why I am here. I am here to make the TWF a respected industry with mature employees".
J.R.:"He's not maikn' many friends".
Mr.Mature:"Since my arrival, I've noticed immaturity at a level way too high in the back and that will not be tolerated".
TAZZ' MUSIC HITS.
Heyman:"Uh oh, Oliver, the human wrecking machine is not the man to tick off".
Mr.Mature:"Hold it there young lad, before you come in here and show all these idiots how immature you are, listen to reason".
TAZZ BEGINS TO UNLOAD RIGHT HANDS ON MR. MATURE AS THE CROWD GOES NUTS. MR. MATURE ESCAPES AND AS HE'S WALKING TO THE BACK....
Mr.Mature:"That was a big mistake Tazz and it will have serious repercussions".
J.R.:(sarcatically) "Oh I bet he's shakin' in his boots".
Prior to Commercial...Vince's Office....
THERE'S A KNOCK AT THE DOOR.
Vince:"Come in".
KURT ANGLE ENTERS.
Angle:"Mr.McMahon, I just want to say I heard your speech earlier tonight and I can respect it, you don't have to worry about me".
J.R.:"Kiss ass".
Vince:"I appreciate that Kurt. Why don't you sit down".
COMMERCIAL.....
- A COMMERCIAL FOR COORS IS SHOWN.
Return from break....
STEVE BLACKMAN's MUSIC HITS
J.R.:"Back on RAW folks and still to come tonight is Stone Cold vs. HBK and Kane will team with his brother The Undertaker to face two members of The Gates of Hell".
Heyman:"And right now, this is the fourth debut of the night"!
Steve Blackman vs. The Angel of Death
This one never even officailly got started. After Blackman was introduced, The Angel of Death lowered down from the ceiling, wheel trim in hand. Clearly out to send a message, AOD savagely beat Blackman with the wheel trim, leaving black and blue marks everywhere. As EMT's came to Blackman's aid, AOD threatened them with his weapon before finally leaving through the crowd.
J.R.:"What is wrong with that guy"?
Heyman:"He's obviously a very deranged individual trying to make a mark in the TWF by destroying one of his toughest competitors"!
EDDIE GUERRERO's "LATINO HEAT" HITS.
J.R.:"We've got an interesting contest here as Eddie Guerrero heads to the ring".
This was a spectacular match. It was all Drew Blood early until Chris Benoit made his way to the ring. Drew Blood caught Guerrero with a flying clothesline but as he came off the ropes, Benoit cracked him in theback with a steel chair and slid it into the ring. Benoit then got in Jim Korderas' face as Guerrero planted Drew Blood with an inverted russian leg sweep right onto the chair. Benoit pointed for Korderas to count but Drew Blood kicked out! He then kicked out of a german suplex into a rollup pin and became extremely aggressive. He hit Guerrero with a barrage of moves before dropping him with his "Bloobath" move to get the win.
Match Time: 9:54
Frustrated, Chris Benoit entered the ring and slapped the Crossface on Drew Blood and had to be pulled off by several officials.
J.R.:"There's gonna be a time and place for those two to get it on".
STEVE CORINO's MUSIC HITS.
Heyman:"Here comes a man I know very well".
J.R.:"Yeah and we all know how high you are on those ex-ECW'ers".
Heyman:"Just watch J.R.".
This was probably the match of the night. Things went all Corino's way early as he outwrestled the man from Japan. But Tanaka's resiliency brought him back. After a seesaw battle, Tanaka caught him with his superkick but Corino got his foot on the bottom rope at the last second. Tanaka then used a breathtaking reverse frankensteiner off the top rope but Corino kicked out! Tanaka stayed focused and as he ducked a clothesline attempt, he used a backdrop suplex, dropping Corino right on the back of his head to win it. But out of nowhere came the monster Rhyno! As Tanaka turned around, Rhyno clobbered him with the "Gore".
Match Time: 8:57
J.R.:"What the hell? It's Rhyno"!
Heyman:"It's the manbeast J.R.! The last ECW champion and he just smashed Masato Tanaka with the Gore"!
Prior to Commercial....Backstage...
Ahmed Walker:"So what's up with you and Torrie"?
Billy Kidman:"I told you man, we're just friends".
Walker:"That's all you better plan on being too".
Heyman:"What's goin' on there"?
COMMERCIAL....
-A COMMERCIAL FOR MASTERCARD IS SHOWN.
Return from break...
NUKE's MUSIC HITS.
J.R.:"As Nuke makes his way out here, prior to break, we saw a heated situation between Ahmed Walker and Billy Kidman".
Heyman:"Kidman said they're just friends J.R., Walker's just jealous".
J.R.:"Let's hope they can be civil".
Nuke:"I'm out here because I'm sick of being ignored. I'm sick of being overlooked. I'm 7'4", 356 pounds. I am the former Hardcore champion. If anyone in the back has a set, come out here now and get your ass kicked"!
J.R.:"What's the point of this"?
Heyman:"It's an open challenge".
A FEW MINUTES PASS UNTIL A FAMILIAR SONG HITS. IT'S STRIFE! HE COMES OUT AND GOES RIGHT AFTER NUKE. THE 2 EXCHANGE BLOWS AND FIGHT ALL THE WAY TO THE BACK.
J.R.:"Strife is back! I thought we'd never see him again"!
Heyman:"Boy he sure answered Nuke's challenge! What a fight that would be"!
BACKSTAGE....
Michael Cole:"Jordan Rockwell, why did you attack Billy Gunn after your match when he won fairly"?
Jordan Rockwell:"Why?(gets into coles face)cause i felt like it thats why michael,ya see, i dominated that match and yet he won.Well lemme ask you a question Billy.How did it feel when i nailed you with extreme measures? How did it feel to be laying flat on your ass? I'll tell ya how it felt, like you got your ass kicked! Fact is this was only the start of it"!
Michael Cole:"The start of what exactly"?
Jordan Rockwell:" The start of the career of the greatest young athlete in pro wrestling! The start of the era of the new breed of wrestling.So to all those in the TWF, get ready, cause it has begun!Now take your camera and your little mic and get the hell out"!
With that, Michael Cole and the camera guy leave.
THE NATURAL BORN THRILLERS MUSIC HITS
J.R.:"Here comes a couple of young studs and fans have been waitin' for this one".
Heyman:"Ever since The Thrillers attacked The Dudleys at Wrestlemania, they've been destined to get wood".
The Natural Born Thrillers vs. The Dudley Boyz
A heated rivalry which began at WM2 finally took center stage. The Thrillers weren't used to the aggressive style of The Dudleys and they paid for it all match. The Thrillers got in a nice series of moves and used several tags in and out but The Dudleys were just too much. After Palumbo inadvertently knocked O'Haire out of the ring, he turned around and got hit with the 3D as the Dudleys won it.
Match Time: 12:38
J.R.:"The Dudleys have advanced to the second round but what a match".
Heyman:"One mistake cost The Thrillers but believe me, they'll be back".
BACKSTAGE....Foley's Office....
LITA COMES IN
Foley:"Oh hey Lita, what's up"?
Lita:"Well Mick, you know I'm a competitive person and since I'm the Women's champion, I'd like some competition".
Foley:"Well that's great Lita and I have just the answer. Starting now, the Women's title will be defended more often and I know for a fact that Bruce Pritchard is on the look for more women to spice up the division. Have you heard of Terri Gold? She was the WOW champion and we have officially signed her".
Lita:"Is she any good"?
Foley:"Well, yeah".
Lita:"I want her in the ring".
Foley:"I'll tell ya what, I like that idea, so I'll take it under advisement".
Heyman:"Terri Gold"?
WILLIAM REGAL's MUSIC HITS.
J.R.:"Last week on PrimeTime, this man and Ken Shamrock got into a brawl after the first four way and it's led to this".
Suddenly, cameras in the back pick up the fight as Shamrock and Regal go at it in the locker room area with Shamrock getting the best of Regal. After ramming Regal face first into the wall, Shamrock put him in the ankle lock and refused to let go as Regal screamed in pain. Several officials finally entered and forcefully puled Shamrock off.
J.R.:"Shamrock's a maniac! He's gone nuts"!
Heyman:"Well Shamrock may want to be careful about who he goes nuts with"!
THE GATES OF HELL's MUSIC HITS.
J.R.:"We've found out that it will be Jake Roberts and Papa Shango to face the brothers of destruction here. Can you believe Kane and The Undertaker are working together"?
Heyman:"Well they both have a history with Paul Bearer but the brothers may be destructed here".
As the bell rang, Commissioner Foley appeared on the TWF Tron and stated that all other members of the Gates of Hell were barred from rinside. But Kane and The Undertaker got a fight from Shango and the IC champ Roberts. This was a brutal match as all 4 men took a lot of punishment. But after a long brawl, Kane and The Undertaker were too strong. Roberts ran into a chokeslam from The Undertaker which set Shango up for a double "Last Ride" as the brothers of destruction emerged victorious.
Match Time: 15:31
J.R.:"My god what impact! Gates of Hell, you've met your match"!
Heyman:"Paul Bearer won't be happy about this. He'll think of something".
Prior to Commercial....Reluctance of Society's locker room....
TEST AND WELL DUNN WALK IN LAUGHING AND JOKING AROUND BUT BAHAMUT IS HIDING IN THE BATHROOM. HE JUMPS OUT AND ATTACKS ALL 3 MEN WITH A STEEL CHAIR AND THEN LEAVES.
J.R.:"Bahamut's pulled one over on the Reluctance of Society this time"!
COMMERCIAL...
- A COMMERCIAL FOR NIKE IS SHOWN.
Return from break...backstage...
Val Venis:"Why were you gonna knock on Wakeman's door on PrimeTime"?
Trish:"He still has some of my stuff, it's nothing, don't worry about it".
Heyman:"Don't be so paranoid Val".
"STONE COLD" STEVE AUSTIN's MUSIC HITS.
J.R.:"Here we go, this is for all the marbles. One of these men will face Travis Wakeman at Foul Play for the title"!
Heyman:"We can also confirm that during the break, a furious Mike Norton went to Commissioner Foley and said that Test wants Bahamut's ass. Foley ruled that they'll go at it on PrimeTime but if Bahamut wins, he gets a shot at Norton's title at Foul Play".
TRAVIS WAKEMAN's MUSIC HITS.
J.R.:"I understand that the champ is gonna join us for commentary here".
Wakeman:"What's up fellas"?
J.R.:"How's it goin' champ"?
"SEXY BOY" HITS AS SHAWN MICHAELS COMES OUT TO A LOUD OVATION.
Heyman:"Which one of these guys would you rather face"?
Wakeman:"I can beat 'em both so it really doesn't matter".
Heyman:"Ok, you gotta answer this one. Did you and Trish ever, ya know".
J.R.:"Oh come on! This is RAW is WAR not real sex 22"!
Wakeman:"Leave that up to your imagination Paul".
Heyman:"Oh man, he is the champ"!
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. Shawn Michaels
This was an epic battle as 2 of the greatest superstars ever went at it. 1 minute into the match, HBK went for his "Sweet Chin Music" but Austin ducked and took control. The action spilled out onto th floor and right onto the announce table, inches away from Wakeman. Wakeman grinned as the fans cheered for both men. Suddenly, Triple H and Vince McMahon came out together. Triple H went and grabbed referee Earl Hebner, distracting him as Vince grabbed a steel chair and entered the ring. Meanwhile, HBK stomped in the corner, the sign for "Sweet Chin Music". But as he went to hit it, Vince cracked him with the chair! Triple H let go of Hebner as Austin covered HBK for the 1-2-3. Triple H then began to assault Michaels. Wakeman threw off his headset and entered the ring, takin' on both men until Kurt Angle and William Regal came running out to help McMahon. It was a 4 on 2 as Triple H hit HBK with the Pedigree and Austin put the world title belt over his shoulder and then Stunned Wakeman!
Match Time: 5:14
J.R.:"All hell has broken loose! I can't believe what I've just witnessed"!
Heyman:"McMahon's a genius"!
Vince:"This is what I eluded to earlier tonight. This message goes out to every person who's ever tried to screw with me, especially you Shane, I am the most powerful man in the world today! You mess with me and you'll end up like these two pieces of crap. Oh Wakeman, in just three short weeks at Foul Play, my rattlesnake's gonna kick your ass and take your title"!
J.R.:"My rattlesnake"?
AS RAW GOES OFF THE AIR, McMAHON's NEW ALLIANCE STANDS OVER WAKEMAN AND MICHAELS, ARMS RAISED.
