1 00:00:01,034 --> 00:00:02,669 [dramatic music playing] 2 00:00:02,736 --> 00:00:04,904 [indistinct overlapping transmissions] 3 00:00:11,745 --> 00:00:12,579 [low rumbling] 4 00:00:14,614 --> 00:00:16,783 -We move this over here. -[knocking on door] 5 00:00:16,850 --> 00:00:17,984 Want to get that for me? 6 00:00:18,051 --> 00:00:19,652 [crowd cheering] 7 00:00:21,755 --> 00:00:23,857 -Hey, Vince. What are you r-- Hi, Steph. -Hey, Mick. 8 00:00:23,923 --> 00:00:24,824 What's up? 9 00:00:25,492 --> 00:00:26,359 Um… 10 00:00:26,860 --> 00:00:27,694 You like to read? 11 00:00:28,528 --> 00:00:30,029 I-I-I wrote a book. 12 00:00:30,096 --> 00:00:31,931 It's coming out October 20th. 13 00:00:32,465 --> 00:00:34,934 -They're all over. -Mick, what do you want? 14 00:00:35,001 --> 00:00:36,403 I don't want to waste your time, Vince, 15 00:00:36,469 --> 00:00:40,306 but I just want you to know that in my opinion, it's time. 16 00:00:41,474 --> 00:00:42,509 [Vince] I'm sorry? 17 00:00:43,009 --> 00:00:46,846 -It's time? -To repay the favor I did you last week. 18 00:00:47,781 --> 00:00:49,783 Mick, I don't remember you doing me any favors last week. 19 00:00:49,849 --> 00:00:50,850 Come on. Don't give me that. 20 00:00:50,917 --> 00:00:52,452 Remember when I was talking to you 21 00:00:52,519 --> 00:00:55,021 and you told me to leave you the hell alone and I did? 22 00:00:55,088 --> 00:00:56,723 Well, now it's time to repay. 23 00:00:56,790 --> 00:00:58,525 You see, I want one more night… 24 00:00:58,591 --> 00:01:00,627 No, no, I think we all want one more night 25 00:01:00,693 --> 00:01:03,696 of The Rock 'n' Sock Connection together again, 26 00:01:03,763 --> 00:01:05,231 the way it's supposed to be. 27 00:01:05,298 --> 00:01:07,534 I mean, let's face it. This is Birmingham, Alabama. 28 00:01:07,600 --> 00:01:09,135 It's Rock 'n' Sock country. 29 00:01:09,202 --> 00:01:12,806 [laughs] For crying out loud, the whole world is Rock 'n' Sock country. 30 00:01:12,872 --> 00:01:14,774 Vince, it's a marketer's dream 31 00:01:14,841 --> 00:01:16,843 between Rock's younger demographic, 32 00:01:16,910 --> 00:01:18,845 Mankind bringing in the ladies. 33 00:01:18,912 --> 00:01:20,080 It's something we all need. 34 00:01:20,146 --> 00:01:22,615 Did you hear that pop when we went out there last week? 35 00:01:22,682 --> 00:01:23,616 It's unbelievable. 36 00:01:23,683 --> 00:01:26,052 So all I'm asking from you is just book the match. 37 00:01:26,119 --> 00:01:27,020 That's all I ask. 38 00:01:27,887 --> 00:01:28,755 Mick… 39 00:01:30,757 --> 00:01:31,758 One more time. 40 00:01:32,659 --> 00:01:34,260 It's okay with me, okay? 41 00:01:34,327 --> 00:01:37,030 But-but I don't think you have a very willing partner. 42 00:01:37,097 --> 00:01:41,301 [laughs] Oh, believe me, The Rock wants this thing worse than I do. 43 00:01:41,367 --> 00:01:43,036 This will be a piece of cake. 44 00:01:43,103 --> 00:01:45,605 You made it happen, that's why you are… 45 00:01:47,006 --> 00:01:47,907 what you are. 46 00:01:49,142 --> 00:01:50,677 -Okay, Mick. -Thanks. 47 00:01:50,743 --> 00:01:51,811 -Good luck to you. -[laughs] 48 00:01:52,312 --> 00:01:53,279 Thanks. 49 00:01:54,280 --> 00:01:57,317 Vince, I've got work to do. 50 00:02:02,122 --> 00:02:03,690 ["Everybody On the Ground" playing] 51 00:02:26,579 --> 00:02:29,215 [popping explosions] 52 00:02:35,488 --> 00:02:36,923 [crowd cheering] 53 00:02:47,267 --> 00:02:50,637 [Cole] We are three days away and counting to No Mercy, 54 00:02:50,703 --> 00:02:53,540 this Sunday on pay-per-view. 55 00:02:53,606 --> 00:02:56,242 But what an electric night it's going to be tonight 56 00:02:56,309 --> 00:02:59,746 on WWE SmackDown on UPN. 57 00:02:59,812 --> 00:03:03,082 I'm Michael Cole along with Jerry "The King" Lawler at ringside. 58 00:03:03,149 --> 00:03:06,686 We come to you from Birmingham, Alabama. 59 00:03:09,656 --> 00:03:11,157 ["Oh You Didn't Know?" playing] 60 00:03:11,224 --> 00:03:13,493 ♪ Oh, you didn't know? ♪ 61 00:03:15,261 --> 00:03:20,934 ♪ Your ass better call somebody ♪ 62 00:03:21,000 --> 00:03:25,371 [Cole] They are the World Wrestling Entertainment Tag Team Champions 63 00:03:25,438 --> 00:03:29,175 and they'll defend the title this Sunday against the Hollys. 64 00:03:29,242 --> 00:03:30,944 Birmingham, Alabama, 65 00:03:31,010 --> 00:03:33,079 you damn right! 66 00:03:33,146 --> 00:03:36,416 [Cole] And listen to the ovation from this capacity crowd. 67 00:03:37,016 --> 00:03:42,188 It's me. It's the D-O-double G. 68 00:03:42,255 --> 00:03:47,126 Together once again with that B-A-double D. 69 00:03:49,262 --> 00:03:52,232 [Cole] A tremendous ovation for The New Age Outlaws 70 00:03:52,298 --> 00:03:54,100 who, at No Mercy this Sunday, 71 00:03:54,167 --> 00:03:57,337 will defend their titles against the Holly cousins. 72 00:03:57,403 --> 00:03:59,472 [Lawler] Yeah, and then we'll find out once and for all 73 00:03:59,539 --> 00:04:03,443 how tough old Huckleberry Hound is there, Road Dogg or whatever he is. 74 00:04:05,511 --> 00:04:07,447 These guys aren't Super Heavyweights. 75 00:04:07,513 --> 00:04:10,350 They're going to have their hands more than full with the Hollys. 76 00:04:13,620 --> 00:04:14,887 Cut the music. 77 00:04:14,954 --> 00:04:16,656 [music ends] 78 00:04:17,890 --> 00:04:23,029 Birmingham, Alabama, welcome to The Dogg House. 79 00:04:23,096 --> 00:04:24,330 [crowd cheering] 80 00:04:24,397 --> 00:04:25,265 [Cole] Oh, yeah. 81 00:04:26,599 --> 00:04:28,067 [Lawler] A lot of dogs in Alabama. 82 00:04:28,134 --> 00:04:30,670 Where you know those New Age Outlaws 83 00:04:30,737 --> 00:04:35,341 always like to kick that shiznit doggy style. 84 00:04:36,809 --> 00:04:37,810 [Lawler chuckles] 85 00:04:39,979 --> 00:04:44,917 Now then, B-Ham, let's see if we can't make a little noise up in this "byotch." 86 00:04:44,984 --> 00:04:48,788 [crowd cheering] 87 00:04:50,823 --> 00:04:54,994 Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages, 88 00:04:55,061 --> 00:04:57,864 D-Generation X proudly brings to you 89 00:04:57,930 --> 00:05:03,770 its WWE Tag Team Champions of the World, 90 00:05:04,270 --> 00:05:08,441 "The Road Dogg" Jesse James, "The Badass" Billy Gunn, 91 00:05:08,508 --> 00:05:12,178 The New Age Outlaws. 92 00:05:12,245 --> 00:05:13,646 [Cole] Oh my. 93 00:05:13,713 --> 00:05:15,114 [crowd cheering] 94 00:05:15,181 --> 00:05:16,783 [Lawler] Okay, okay, they like 'em. 95 00:05:19,686 --> 00:05:21,621 [Cole] Like 'em, King? I think they love 'em. 96 00:05:24,557 --> 00:05:27,960 Now, before I start this off, we got a little business to attend to. 97 00:05:28,027 --> 00:05:31,664 You see, this Sunday at No Mercy… [laughs] 98 00:05:31,731 --> 00:05:33,966 …the so-called big shots, 99 00:05:34,033 --> 00:05:38,938 the hardcore Hollys have a shot at the Tag Team Championship. 100 00:05:40,039 --> 00:05:43,576 But little do they know, they're totin' an ass whupping 101 00:05:43,643 --> 00:05:46,079 courtesy of The New Age Outlaws! 102 00:05:46,145 --> 00:05:47,046 [Lawler] Uh-oh. 103 00:05:47,113 --> 00:05:48,614 [crowd cheering] 104 00:05:53,186 --> 00:05:57,724 But you know, tonight, me and Jess are feeling pretty froggy, 105 00:05:57,790 --> 00:06:00,760 so we are opening a little challenge. 106 00:06:01,494 --> 00:06:02,662 [Lawler] Uh-oh. 107 00:06:02,729 --> 00:06:04,530 [Cole] Wait, King. Wait, look. Look. 108 00:06:04,597 --> 00:06:08,568 -[Lawler] Wait a minute. -[Cole] That's the WWE Champion, Triple H. 109 00:06:08,634 --> 00:06:11,137 -And… Oh my God. -[Lawler] Oh my gosh. 110 00:06:12,138 --> 00:06:13,139 Look at his face. 111 00:06:14,574 --> 00:06:16,376 What has happened to Triple H? 112 00:06:16,442 --> 00:06:17,777 [Cole] His face… 113 00:06:17,844 --> 00:06:19,011 Oh, that's horrible. 114 00:06:19,812 --> 00:06:20,780 Oh my God. 115 00:06:20,847 --> 00:06:23,216 [Lawler] Can you get-get the camera… [splutters] 116 00:06:23,282 --> 00:06:24,751 Get closer, see what's wrong with him. 117 00:06:25,852 --> 00:06:27,420 [Cole] What the hell happened to Triple H? 118 00:06:27,487 --> 00:06:29,989 I mean, we haven't seen Triple H since Raw. 119 00:06:30,056 --> 00:06:31,257 We haven't seen him all week. 120 00:06:32,358 --> 00:06:33,659 Oh my Lord. 121 00:06:34,560 --> 00:06:35,661 Swollen. 122 00:06:35,728 --> 00:06:36,662 [Lawler] Ugh. 123 00:06:36,729 --> 00:06:38,297 [Cole] Oh, that's-that's disgusting. 124 00:06:40,700 --> 00:06:41,634 [inaudible] 125 00:06:41,701 --> 00:06:43,636 [Cole] Look at the look on Road Dogg and… 126 00:06:43,703 --> 00:06:45,471 [Lawler] I didn't know he got hurt. 127 00:06:48,407 --> 00:06:49,242 [Cole] Oh, m… 128 00:06:52,745 --> 00:06:54,714 Obviously some sort of accident, King. 129 00:06:55,715 --> 00:06:56,749 [Lawler] Yeah, I guess. 130 00:06:56,816 --> 00:06:57,784 [Cole] Oh my Lord. 131 00:06:59,051 --> 00:07:00,286 We knew nothing about this. 132 00:07:02,088 --> 00:07:03,790 The Outlaws can't believe it. 133 00:07:03,856 --> 00:07:04,991 I promise you, guys, I'll… 134 00:07:06,325 --> 00:07:08,227 I'll never interrupt you again, man, 'cause… 135 00:07:10,363 --> 00:07:12,665 it's probably the last time I'll ever see you guys again. 136 00:07:13,232 --> 00:07:16,269 [Cole splutters] What's he mean by that? 137 00:07:16,335 --> 00:07:17,236 [Lawler] I don't know. 138 00:07:17,303 --> 00:07:19,505 [crowd booing] 139 00:07:26,646 --> 00:07:27,713 [Cole] Oh my gosh. 140 00:07:27,780 --> 00:07:29,515 [crowd jeering] 141 00:07:31,517 --> 00:07:32,351 [Cole] Oh… 142 00:07:34,287 --> 00:07:35,154 You know… 143 00:07:35,221 --> 00:07:42,161 [crowd chanting] Asshole! Asshole! Asshole! Asshole! Asshole! 144 00:07:42,228 --> 00:07:43,396 I'm gonna tell you something. 145 00:07:43,462 --> 00:07:46,365 These people have absolutely no sympathy for Triple H. 146 00:07:46,432 --> 00:07:47,700 This-this is bad. 147 00:07:49,335 --> 00:07:50,203 Don't worry about it. 148 00:07:50,269 --> 00:07:52,905 This is probably the last time you'll ever see this ass[bleep] again. 149 00:07:53,973 --> 00:07:55,508 -[Cole] Wow. -[crowd cheering] 150 00:07:55,575 --> 00:07:57,443 [Lawler] What does he mean, Michael? 151 00:07:57,510 --> 00:08:00,313 -King, I don't know what he's saying. -You know, I never intended 152 00:08:01,814 --> 00:08:06,486 for anything other than to come out here and just be a wrestler, man, you know. 153 00:08:06,552 --> 00:08:09,589 [crowd shouting indistinctly] 154 00:08:09,655 --> 00:08:10,590 To… 155 00:08:11,090 --> 00:08:13,226 Just to live my dream, you know. 156 00:08:13,292 --> 00:08:17,163 From the time I can remember, from the time I was a little kid, 157 00:08:17,230 --> 00:08:19,866 all I ever wanted to do was to be in this ring 158 00:08:21,434 --> 00:08:23,236 and to be one of the best in the world. 159 00:08:23,836 --> 00:08:25,004 That's all I ever wanted. 160 00:08:25,705 --> 00:08:27,039 I never intended… 161 00:08:29,508 --> 00:08:31,577 to have to live my life as some… 162 00:08:33,679 --> 00:08:35,281 cheap thrill seeker… 163 00:08:38,084 --> 00:08:41,787 that came out here and tried to perform for a bunch of sick people 164 00:08:45,224 --> 00:08:47,326 -[Cole] Man, what's happened? -…that just wanted to come out 165 00:08:47,994 --> 00:08:51,597 and see a bunch of guys kill themselves for their entertainment. 166 00:08:53,165 --> 00:08:55,234 [Cole] What-what's… He's just-- He's rambling on here. 167 00:08:55,301 --> 00:08:56,802 -What's he talking about? -I don't know-- 168 00:08:56,869 --> 00:09:01,507 But that's what this business has come down to and it's wrong. 169 00:09:03,242 --> 00:09:05,444 [crowd chanting indistinctly] 170 00:09:05,511 --> 00:09:06,846 [Cole] What's he saying, King? 171 00:09:07,813 --> 00:09:09,482 [Lawler] Michael, your guess is as good as mine. 172 00:09:09,549 --> 00:09:11,851 I just know something is bad wrong with his face. 173 00:09:19,392 --> 00:09:21,294 This is not the Triple H that we're used to seeing. 174 00:09:21,360 --> 00:09:22,295 I know that. 175 00:09:23,296 --> 00:09:25,831 We come out here and we put our lives on the line 176 00:09:25,898 --> 00:09:30,536 for you people each and every night and you could care less. 177 00:09:31,504 --> 00:09:33,906 All you care about is if somebody gets hurt. 178 00:09:37,109 --> 00:09:38,177 Well, I'm hurt… 179 00:09:39,545 --> 00:09:42,982 and I'm sick of it, and I'm done. 180 00:09:43,849 --> 00:09:46,586 You know, the last few days, King, we really haven't heard anything from him. 181 00:09:46,652 --> 00:09:49,121 This is the last time you'll ever see me because I'm finished. 182 00:09:51,357 --> 00:09:53,092 -[Lawler] I can't believe this. -[Cole] Oh my. 183 00:09:53,659 --> 00:09:54,827 I-- What is… 184 00:09:55,928 --> 00:09:59,699 Yeah, thanks. I appreciate your support for me giving you my life. 185 00:10:00,299 --> 00:10:01,634 Is he saying he's quitting wrestling? 186 00:10:01,701 --> 00:10:02,902 But before I go… 187 00:10:02,969 --> 00:10:04,103 [Cole] What it sounded like. 188 00:10:05,438 --> 00:10:09,375 …I want Vince McMahon to come out here because maybe, maybe, Vince… 189 00:10:10,576 --> 00:10:12,511 you can look in my eyes 190 00:10:12,578 --> 00:10:14,747 and maybe this can not happen to somebody else. 191 00:10:14,814 --> 00:10:16,549 Maybe we can stop this here. 192 00:10:16,616 --> 00:10:18,050 So, Vince, come out here. 193 00:10:19,251 --> 00:10:21,354 [Cole] Well, you know, we've heard very little from Triple H 194 00:10:21,420 --> 00:10:22,855 since Monday night, King. 195 00:10:24,557 --> 00:10:25,925 And he's now called for the chairman 196 00:10:25,992 --> 00:10:28,461 of the World Wrestling Entertainment, Vince McMahon. 197 00:10:30,229 --> 00:10:31,864 [Lawler] I want to know what's happened to him. 198 00:10:32,398 --> 00:10:34,233 [Cole] Well, something went horribly wrong. 199 00:10:34,300 --> 00:10:37,003 ["No Chance In Hell" playing] 200 00:10:37,837 --> 00:10:39,038 And here comes Vince, and… 201 00:10:39,105 --> 00:10:40,039 ♪ No chance ♪ 202 00:10:40,106 --> 00:10:42,174 …hopefully we'll get some answers now. 203 00:10:44,276 --> 00:10:48,314 [Lawler] I think we just heard Triple H say that he's, like, quitting. 204 00:10:48,381 --> 00:10:51,050 Quitting? Like quitting the business or what? 205 00:10:51,117 --> 00:10:52,918 Well, he's the champion. He can't be quitting. 206 00:10:52,985 --> 00:10:56,389 ♪ We'll find their place in line… ♪ 207 00:10:56,455 --> 00:10:58,257 And, King, he's supposed to defend the title. 208 00:10:59,959 --> 00:11:02,294 I know one thing, I can tell from the look of Vince McMahon's face 209 00:11:02,361 --> 00:11:03,896 that he don't know what's going on either. 210 00:11:03,963 --> 00:11:04,964 ♪ No chance ♪ 211 00:11:06,432 --> 00:11:08,134 -That is just horrible. -♪ No chance in hell ♪ 212 00:11:08,200 --> 00:11:09,835 ♪ You've got no chance ♪ 213 00:11:09,902 --> 00:11:11,237 This Sunday on pay-per-view, 214 00:11:11,303 --> 00:11:15,508 Triple H is supposed to defend that title against "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, but… 215 00:11:15,574 --> 00:11:18,644 -Look at Triple H. -How could you let this happen? 216 00:11:20,880 --> 00:11:22,448 How could you let this happen? 217 00:11:23,449 --> 00:11:28,054 You have let this business come down to the point 218 00:11:29,922 --> 00:11:33,459 where people are going to bringing rattlesnakes, 219 00:11:34,460 --> 00:11:36,228 poisonous snakes into a building. 220 00:11:36,896 --> 00:11:38,864 We're putting our lives on the line. 221 00:11:39,498 --> 00:11:40,499 [Cole] Oh. 222 00:11:42,334 --> 00:11:44,203 Look at me, Vince. Look at my face. 223 00:11:44,770 --> 00:11:45,905 [Lawler] Is that what happened? 224 00:11:46,739 --> 00:11:48,374 Look at me. Come on. 225 00:11:48,874 --> 00:11:50,242 Look at my face. 226 00:11:51,844 --> 00:11:53,212 This could be anybody. 227 00:11:54,680 --> 00:11:55,815 [Lawler] Did he get bitten? 228 00:11:55,881 --> 00:12:00,119 I have given you my body and I've given you now my face. 229 00:12:00,186 --> 00:12:03,823 I have given you my life for this business, 230 00:12:03,889 --> 00:12:05,691 and you could care less. 231 00:12:08,227 --> 00:12:10,896 Monday night, a rattlesnake, 232 00:12:10,963 --> 00:12:15,468 a five-foot-long, poisonous, deadly snake, 233 00:12:15,534 --> 00:12:16,869 was brought into the building 234 00:12:18,003 --> 00:12:19,738 and I was put in a position 235 00:12:19,805 --> 00:12:23,542 where I had to be face-to-face with that snake, 236 00:12:25,010 --> 00:12:26,479 and it bit me in the face. 237 00:12:26,545 --> 00:12:27,947 I want you to see that. 238 00:12:28,547 --> 00:12:29,882 [Cole] Oh my God. 239 00:12:29,949 --> 00:12:33,119 If the truck has it, show the clip from Monday. 240 00:12:34,820 --> 00:12:35,988 [Lawler] This is what happened. 241 00:12:39,091 --> 00:12:41,660 And remember, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin was… 242 00:12:41,727 --> 00:12:44,563 I mean, he was pounding Triple H earlier in the evening. 243 00:12:45,364 --> 00:12:48,601 Stone Cold had said he wanted Triple H to meet a friend of his. 244 00:12:49,201 --> 00:12:53,038 [Cole] Well, Triple H met that friend, all right, that deadly rattlesnake. 245 00:12:53,105 --> 00:12:54,673 [tail rattling] 246 00:12:54,740 --> 00:12:57,143 [Triple H] Oh God. No! 247 00:12:58,210 --> 00:12:59,245 [Cole] Oh my God. 248 00:12:59,311 --> 00:13:00,846 [Triple H] Is that wrestling, Vince? 249 00:13:02,248 --> 00:13:03,516 Is that professional wrestling? 250 00:13:03,582 --> 00:13:05,918 Is that what I signed up for in this company? 251 00:13:06,619 --> 00:13:08,921 [crowd shouting] 252 00:13:08,988 --> 00:13:11,891 You said to me when I came here, 253 00:13:11,957 --> 00:13:16,228 you said to me, I will give you the opportunity. 254 00:13:16,996 --> 00:13:20,866 You have taken every opportunity in my life now away from me 255 00:13:22,501 --> 00:13:24,270 by putting me in that position. 256 00:13:27,373 --> 00:13:28,641 So I'm telling you now… 257 00:13:29,308 --> 00:13:32,311 [crowd shouting] 258 00:13:41,887 --> 00:13:42,822 [Cole] Ugh… 259 00:13:44,557 --> 00:13:47,092 This is the hardest thing I've ever had to do in my life… 260 00:13:50,262 --> 00:13:52,031 but I'm telling you now, it's over. 261 00:13:52,097 --> 00:13:52,932 I'm done. 262 00:13:53,866 --> 00:13:55,501 -[Cole] What? -I quit. 263 00:13:55,568 --> 00:13:57,903 -[Lawler] What? -I can't do this anymore. 264 00:13:57,970 --> 00:13:59,738 [Cole] Triple H just said he quit. 265 00:13:59,805 --> 00:14:01,640 [crowd cheering] 266 00:14:03,642 --> 00:14:05,110 [Lawler] I-I-I can't believe it. 267 00:14:07,413 --> 00:14:08,547 [inaudible] 268 00:14:10,015 --> 00:14:13,519 Vince, you screwed yourself. 269 00:14:15,487 --> 00:14:18,023 There is going to be no main event Sunday, 270 00:14:18,824 --> 00:14:21,460 so all the coins can fall out of your pocket. 271 00:14:22,161 --> 00:14:23,896 Because even if I wanted to, 272 00:14:25,097 --> 00:14:27,066 Vince, I couldn't come to that building. 273 00:14:27,766 --> 00:14:29,335 But I don't want to anymore. 274 00:14:30,302 --> 00:14:32,004 This is not fun anymore. 275 00:14:32,938 --> 00:14:34,740 It's not what I signed up for. 276 00:14:36,942 --> 00:14:40,446 So Sunday, it's off, I am done. 277 00:14:42,147 --> 00:14:43,916 Whatever you want to do, that's fine. 278 00:14:43,983 --> 00:14:44,884 I don't care. 279 00:14:47,386 --> 00:14:49,488 And when Steve Austin gets here, 280 00:14:53,192 --> 00:14:55,928 I want Steve Austin to look me in my eyes. 281 00:14:57,997 --> 00:15:00,432 I want Steve Austin to see what he's done to me 282 00:15:00,499 --> 00:15:03,202 because this is just as much his fault as it is yours. 283 00:15:03,902 --> 00:15:05,104 I want him to look in my eyes. 284 00:15:05,170 --> 00:15:07,006 I want him to look in my face, Vince, 285 00:15:07,706 --> 00:15:10,142 the face that you can't even look at right now. 286 00:15:11,243 --> 00:15:12,444 I see you turning away. 287 00:15:12,511 --> 00:15:14,480 Everybody is turning away, Vince. 288 00:15:14,546 --> 00:15:15,714 I look like a freak. 289 00:15:17,182 --> 00:15:20,085 [Lawler] Austin brought the snake to the arena. That's true. 290 00:15:20,152 --> 00:15:22,087 When Austin gets here, I want him to look in my eyes, 291 00:15:22,154 --> 00:15:23,455 look at my face. 292 00:15:23,522 --> 00:15:24,957 I want him to see what he's done 293 00:15:25,024 --> 00:15:28,994 and I will personally put this belt in his hand 294 00:15:29,061 --> 00:15:33,732 because obviously it means more than life to Steve Austin, 295 00:15:33,799 --> 00:15:34,967 so he can have it. 296 00:15:36,568 --> 00:15:37,503 [Cole] Wow. 297 00:15:37,569 --> 00:15:41,073 Triple H is saying he's going to hand the belt over to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin 298 00:15:41,140 --> 00:15:42,241 when he gets here tonight. 299 00:15:43,309 --> 00:15:45,511 [Cole] Look at Vince. I don't think he can believe it either. 300 00:15:46,845 --> 00:15:50,149 Folks, what a shocking way to kick off SmackDown. 301 00:15:50,215 --> 00:15:52,318 The WWE Champion… 302 00:15:52,384 --> 00:15:53,652 -Uh-oh, look at this. -[Cole] Wow. 303 00:15:53,719 --> 00:15:55,554 Kane. Hey, man. Hey, I'm sor-- 304 00:15:55,621 --> 00:15:58,257 Hey. Hey, I'm sorry, man. I'm sorry I'm late. 305 00:15:58,324 --> 00:16:00,359 I'm gonna get my stuff on and I'll be right back. 306 00:16:00,426 --> 00:16:04,096 Sean, stay out of this. 307 00:16:04,663 --> 00:16:05,664 Stay out of what? 308 00:16:06,632 --> 00:16:08,300 Hey, what are you talking about? 309 00:16:09,535 --> 00:16:11,170 [Cole] On a night where Triple H 310 00:16:11,236 --> 00:16:14,306 will apparently forfeit the title to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, 311 00:16:14,373 --> 00:16:17,509 we are awaiting the arrival of The Texas Rattlesnake. 312 00:16:17,576 --> 00:16:18,911 What a shocker here tonight, 313 00:16:18,978 --> 00:16:20,946 Triple H saying he's going to quit the business 314 00:16:21,013 --> 00:16:22,414 and forfeit the championship. 315 00:16:22,481 --> 00:16:25,150 -[Lawler] I still can't believe it, but… -[Cole] Oh man! 316 00:16:25,217 --> 00:16:26,452 [Lawler] Wow! [whimpers] 317 00:16:27,252 --> 00:16:29,822 [Cole] And here comes "The Big Red Machine" Kane. 318 00:16:29,888 --> 00:16:32,091 -[Lawler] Oh my gosh. -[announcer] And now, coming… 319 00:16:32,157 --> 00:16:37,563 weighing in at 267 pounds, Kane. 320 00:16:37,629 --> 00:16:39,431 [Cole] And this is a Handicap Match, 321 00:16:39,498 --> 00:16:40,799 The Acolytes against Kane, 322 00:16:40,866 --> 00:16:42,868 and you heard the warning before we went to break. 323 00:16:42,935 --> 00:16:47,639 Kane telling X-Pac, "Stay out of the way. Stay out of this matchup." 324 00:16:47,706 --> 00:16:49,441 ["Burned" playing] 325 00:16:49,508 --> 00:16:52,878 And this Sunday at No Mercy on pay-per-view, 326 00:16:52,945 --> 00:16:55,147 Kane, X-Pac, and The Acolytes will be involved 327 00:16:55,214 --> 00:16:58,117 in a Four Corner Elimination matchup. 328 00:16:59,418 --> 00:17:00,452 [bell ringing] 329 00:17:01,954 --> 00:17:04,022 And here's the double-team now by The Acolytes, 330 00:17:04,089 --> 00:17:04,990 Bradshaw and Faarooq, 331 00:17:05,057 --> 00:17:08,293 two rough and tough hombres going to work on Kane. 332 00:17:09,561 --> 00:17:10,696 And here's the double-team now. 333 00:17:10,763 --> 00:17:12,698 This is a Handicap matchup, folks. 334 00:17:12,765 --> 00:17:14,299 And look at Kane going to work. 335 00:17:14,366 --> 00:17:16,201 What a clothesline, knocking Faarooq down. 336 00:17:16,268 --> 00:17:19,505 And, look out, Bradshaw may go for a ride, and Faarooq from behind. 337 00:17:19,571 --> 00:17:21,573 Well, this is similar to what Kane's gonna be facing 338 00:17:21,640 --> 00:17:22,508 this Sunday at No Mercy 339 00:17:22,574 --> 00:17:27,312 with the exemption of one of his other opponents is going to X-Pac himself. 340 00:17:27,379 --> 00:17:28,547 It's every man for himself. 341 00:17:28,614 --> 00:17:31,650 [Cole] And look at this, double shoulder block by The Acolytes. 342 00:17:31,717 --> 00:17:34,820 I'll tell you, Faarooq and Bradshaw are as tough as they come, 343 00:17:34,887 --> 00:17:37,256 and Kane is in a lot of trouble in this matchup 344 00:17:37,322 --> 00:17:39,058 as Bradshaw now climbs to the top rope. 345 00:17:39,124 --> 00:17:41,126 Look at the elbow by Kane. Bradshaw in trouble. 346 00:17:41,193 --> 00:17:42,027 Oh man. 347 00:17:42,094 --> 00:17:43,796 What strength by Kane. 348 00:17:44,363 --> 00:17:45,297 Boy, oh, boy. 349 00:17:45,364 --> 00:17:48,300 [Lawler] He caught Bradshaw in mid-air and turned that into a powerslam. 350 00:17:48,367 --> 00:17:50,002 Now he's kicked Faarooq right outside the ring. 351 00:17:50,069 --> 00:17:52,771 [Cole] And Kane going outside of the ring now after Faarooq. 352 00:17:52,838 --> 00:17:54,206 He warned X-Pac to stay away. 353 00:17:54,273 --> 00:17:56,241 And you got to believe, King, 354 00:17:56,308 --> 00:17:58,911 that Kane's going to want to hurt one or both of these men 355 00:17:59,812 --> 00:18:01,914 to get ready for that Four Corner Elimination matchup 356 00:18:01,980 --> 00:18:03,549 at No Mercy on Sunday. 357 00:18:03,615 --> 00:18:05,284 Hangman on Bradshaw. 358 00:18:06,118 --> 00:18:07,619 Kane making him pay for it. 359 00:18:08,187 --> 00:18:10,923 [Lawler] I think Kane maybe finally has come to his senses. 360 00:18:10,989 --> 00:18:12,925 Maybe he just told X-Pac to stay out of here 361 00:18:12,991 --> 00:18:15,127 because he finally realizes X-Pac-- Ah! 362 00:18:15,194 --> 00:18:17,529 [Cole] Oh, what a clothesline from the top rope. 363 00:18:17,596 --> 00:18:19,465 [Lawler] Let's face it. X-Pac is the weak link 364 00:18:19,531 --> 00:18:21,166 when it comes to Kane and X-Pac. 365 00:18:21,233 --> 00:18:23,001 [Cole] Or perhaps Kane is out here, King, 366 00:18:23,068 --> 00:18:24,470 to put a hurting on The Acolytes 367 00:18:24,536 --> 00:18:25,604 to pay The Acolytes back 368 00:18:25,671 --> 00:18:28,307 for all the numbers they've done on X-Pac in recent weeks. 369 00:18:28,373 --> 00:18:29,208 [Lawler] Oh, please. 370 00:18:29,274 --> 00:18:32,144 [Cole] All those double-teams on the resilient X-Pac. 371 00:18:33,345 --> 00:18:35,681 Oh man. Wow. 372 00:18:37,015 --> 00:18:39,585 Kane knocked down. The double-team now by The Acolytes 373 00:18:39,651 --> 00:18:41,086 in this Handicap matchup. 374 00:18:41,153 --> 00:18:43,422 [Lawler] Well, Kane was trying to hurt the leg of Bradshaw there 375 00:18:43,489 --> 00:18:45,791 but he's getting a little hurting put on himself. 376 00:18:45,858 --> 00:18:49,161 [Cole] Look at the strength of Faarooq, those steel stairs into the back of Kane. 377 00:18:50,329 --> 00:18:51,697 I tell you, The Acolytes… 378 00:18:53,165 --> 00:18:55,200 [Lawler] These guys have no mercy. 379 00:18:55,267 --> 00:18:56,802 -Look at this… -[Cole] Oh man. 380 00:18:56,869 --> 00:18:58,871 -[Lawler] Wow. -[Cole] Stairs into the head of Kane. 381 00:19:00,072 --> 00:19:02,241 The Acolytes are as tough as they come 382 00:19:02,307 --> 00:19:04,743 and Kane may be in over his head here, King. 383 00:19:04,810 --> 00:19:07,279 We know Kane is tough, he's rough, 384 00:19:07,346 --> 00:19:09,715 but he's going against two monsters here on his own. 385 00:19:09,781 --> 00:19:12,584 -[Lawler] Look out. -Oh, what a clothesline by Bradshaw. 386 00:19:14,653 --> 00:19:15,554 And Kane… 387 00:19:15,621 --> 00:19:18,457 [Lawler] I wonder if Kane is having second thoughts right now about… 388 00:19:19,391 --> 00:19:22,528 well, about telling X-Pac to stay out of this match. 389 00:19:22,594 --> 00:19:24,163 [Cole] He very well may be. 390 00:19:25,464 --> 00:19:29,101 And X-Pac seemed extremely upset when Kane told him to stay away. 391 00:19:31,637 --> 00:19:33,472 Faarooq with a right hand to Kane now, 392 00:19:33,539 --> 00:19:36,575 and there's another one, and a big boot by Bradshaw. 393 00:19:37,476 --> 00:19:39,278 I'll tell you. Do you know what I just figured out? 394 00:19:39,344 --> 00:19:40,913 Probably, Kane… 395 00:19:40,979 --> 00:19:43,115 [Cole] Oh, and a double clothesline by Kane. 396 00:19:43,182 --> 00:19:46,418 [Lawler] I think Kane was probably upset with X-Pac because X-Pac was late. 397 00:19:46,485 --> 00:19:47,719 Kane doesn't like tardiness. 398 00:19:47,786 --> 00:19:49,321 Oh, look at him sit up right on time. 399 00:19:49,888 --> 00:19:52,791 [Cole] And Kane, back to his feet, boot to Faarooq, 400 00:19:52,858 --> 00:19:54,760 Bradshaw misses, and look out. 401 00:19:54,826 --> 00:19:58,230 Bradshaw may be racking up the frequent flyer miles with the-- 402 00:19:58,297 --> 00:19:59,131 Oh man! 403 00:19:59,197 --> 00:20:02,367 The second time this week, chokeslam to Bradshaw. 404 00:20:04,336 --> 00:20:05,904 And with Bradshaw out for the moment, 405 00:20:05,971 --> 00:20:07,472 Kane goes to work on Faarooq. 406 00:20:07,539 --> 00:20:08,941 Boot to the face. 407 00:20:10,042 --> 00:20:10,909 Well, I'm telling you. 408 00:20:10,976 --> 00:20:15,380 You know, I'm wondering if we're going to see this Rock 'n' Sock reunion tonight. 409 00:20:17,382 --> 00:20:19,017 -Look at Kane now. -Hear from The Rock on that. 410 00:20:19,084 --> 00:20:21,119 Yeah, Mankind is out searching the building somewhere 411 00:20:21,186 --> 00:20:22,087 looking for The Rock. 412 00:20:22,154 --> 00:20:24,756 But Mankind was ecstatic when Vince McMahon 413 00:20:24,823 --> 00:20:27,459 basically gave him the go-ahead for The Rock 'n' Sock reunion. 414 00:20:27,526 --> 00:20:30,128 [Lawler] No, no, no, no, wait a minute. He didn't give him the go-ahead. 415 00:20:30,195 --> 00:20:33,065 [Cole] Well, basically you know, if Mankind can convince The Rock… 416 00:20:33,131 --> 00:20:33,999 And look at this. 417 00:20:34,066 --> 00:20:37,202 Bradshaw with a Clothesline From Hell, driving Kane into the mat. 418 00:20:37,269 --> 00:20:39,271 -[Lawler] Wow. -[Cole] Boy, oh, boy. 419 00:20:39,805 --> 00:20:40,806 [Lawler] Whoa, look at that! 420 00:20:40,872 --> 00:20:44,209 [Cole] And Kane sits back up quickly, and quickly The Acolytes back on him. 421 00:20:44,943 --> 00:20:47,479 The Acolytes not giving Kane a moment's rest. 422 00:20:47,546 --> 00:20:49,414 Look at this double-team. 423 00:20:49,481 --> 00:20:50,315 Wow. 424 00:20:50,382 --> 00:20:52,117 [Lawler] Well, even Kane can't stand much of this. 425 00:20:52,184 --> 00:20:55,520 [Cole] And Bradshaw rolls into the cover and a kickout by Kane after two. 426 00:20:56,021 --> 00:20:59,491 And let's take another look at the Clothesline From Hell, 427 00:20:59,558 --> 00:21:02,828 impact by Bradshaw echoing throughout the arena. 428 00:21:03,629 --> 00:21:05,597 And another double-team by The Acolytes. 429 00:21:05,664 --> 00:21:08,300 How much more of this punishment can Kane take? 430 00:21:08,367 --> 00:21:09,501 Faarooq with the cover now, 431 00:21:09,568 --> 00:21:11,770 hooks the leg, and again, Kane kicks out after two. 432 00:21:11,837 --> 00:21:14,806 [Lawler] Boy, The Acolytes are determined to drive Kane 433 00:21:14,873 --> 00:21:18,877 right down in amongst that fire and brimstone where he came from. 434 00:21:18,944 --> 00:21:20,379 -But King, give Kane credit. -Again? 435 00:21:20,445 --> 00:21:21,680 Somehow he's hanging in on this. 436 00:21:21,747 --> 00:21:23,582 Lookit, another double-team by The Acolytes 437 00:21:23,649 --> 00:21:25,083 and again, slammed into the mat. 438 00:21:25,150 --> 00:21:27,019 Again, the cover, a double cover now 439 00:21:27,085 --> 00:21:28,854 and this time, Kane is not getting up. 440 00:21:28,920 --> 00:21:30,822 -[Lawler] Wow. -[Cole] The Acolytes defeat Kane 441 00:21:30,889 --> 00:21:32,057 in the Handicap matchup. 442 00:21:32,124 --> 00:21:34,893 [announcer] Here are your winners, The Acolytes. 443 00:21:34,960 --> 00:21:38,130 [Lawler] Well, it may have literally taken two of them to hold Kane down, 444 00:21:38,196 --> 00:21:39,197 but they got the job done. 445 00:21:39,264 --> 00:21:41,533 -Well, King, no one man-- Wait a minute. -Look at this. 446 00:21:41,600 --> 00:21:42,634 [Cole] Here's X-Pac now. 447 00:21:42,701 --> 00:21:45,370 X-Pac as The Acolytes continue to pound on Kane… 448 00:21:45,437 --> 00:21:46,271 [Lawler] Look out. 449 00:21:46,338 --> 00:21:48,974 [Cole] Chair to the head, and X-Pac again. 450 00:21:49,641 --> 00:21:51,977 [Lawler] What's he doing down here? He was told to stay away. 451 00:21:52,778 --> 00:21:55,781 [Cole] X-Pac coming to help out his friend Kane, King. 452 00:21:56,515 --> 00:21:59,451 [Lawler] Well, he was tardy again, if you ask me. 453 00:22:00,385 --> 00:22:01,653 The Acolytes pick up the winner. 454 00:22:01,720 --> 00:22:05,157 But, King, no one man could beat two here in the World Wrestling Entertainment. 455 00:22:05,223 --> 00:22:07,659 But on Sunday at No Mercy on pay-per-view, 456 00:22:07,726 --> 00:22:11,263 it's every man for himself in the Four Corner Elimination matchup. 457 00:22:11,763 --> 00:22:13,498 [Lawler] Boy, I can't-- Look at… 458 00:22:13,565 --> 00:22:15,534 well, I started to say the look on Kane's face, 459 00:22:15,600 --> 00:22:18,503 but I guess you got to say the look in his one good eye. 460 00:22:18,570 --> 00:22:20,005 ["Make Some Noise" playing] 461 00:22:20,072 --> 00:22:23,575 [Cole] And what about Triple H, an historic night on SmackDown. 462 00:22:23,642 --> 00:22:24,743 Oh no. 463 00:22:24,810 --> 00:22:25,744 Rocky. 464 00:22:26,845 --> 00:22:31,483 -Yo, Rockster. -Dude-- Hey, Mick. Ow! Have mercy. 465 00:22:31,550 --> 00:22:32,751 What the hell are you doing? 466 00:22:33,285 --> 00:22:35,854 What do you mean what am I doing? I'm Dude Love, remember? 467 00:22:35,921 --> 00:22:37,155 Yeah. 468 00:22:37,222 --> 00:22:38,423 Anyway, Mick, 469 00:22:38,490 --> 00:22:41,793 I've seen what happened to you last Monday night on Raw with Val Venis. 470 00:22:41,860 --> 00:22:43,462 I just… I think it's horrible. 471 00:22:43,528 --> 00:22:44,963 So tonight on SmackDown, 472 00:22:45,030 --> 00:22:48,934 I was wondering if I could take on Val Venis. 473 00:22:49,000 --> 00:22:50,502 Wait a second. Wait a second. 474 00:22:50,569 --> 00:22:52,037 One thing you need to know about The Dude, 475 00:22:52,104 --> 00:22:54,106 The Dude is a lover, not a fighter. 476 00:22:54,172 --> 00:22:57,075 Besides, Val Venis will kill you, man. 477 00:22:57,142 --> 00:22:59,444 Why do you want to do something stupid like that? 478 00:22:59,511 --> 00:23:03,048 Because, Mick, you're… you're my best friend. 479 00:23:04,049 --> 00:23:08,854 Listen, you can be my friend but not my best friend 480 00:23:09,421 --> 00:23:12,858 because I already have one of those and I'm looking for him right now. 481 00:23:12,924 --> 00:23:14,292 Good luck. Rock! 482 00:23:14,826 --> 00:23:15,794 Rocky! 483 00:23:16,428 --> 00:23:17,295 Rock! 484 00:23:17,996 --> 00:23:21,333 [Cole] Here on SmackDown, we're awaiting the arrival of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. 485 00:23:21,399 --> 00:23:23,034 [Lawler] It's a historic night, all right. 486 00:23:23,101 --> 00:23:26,938 Triple H has told us that he'll forfeit the title to Stone Cold when he gets here. 487 00:23:27,005 --> 00:23:28,407 [Cole] And meanwhile, earlier today, 488 00:23:28,473 --> 00:23:30,909 Michael Hayes caught up with Test. 489 00:23:32,878 --> 00:23:35,680 Test, I realize this has to be extremely difficult, 490 00:23:35,747 --> 00:23:37,682 but I've got to ask you, 491 00:23:37,749 --> 00:23:39,017 how are you able to deal 492 00:23:39,084 --> 00:23:42,287 with this situation between Stephanie and The Bulldog? 493 00:23:42,354 --> 00:23:46,458 Bulldog? Michael, I can't even hear that freaking name without getting [bleep] off. 494 00:23:47,859 --> 00:23:49,795 But Steph doesn't want to be the cause of any violence, 495 00:23:49,861 --> 00:23:51,530 so what can I do? 496 00:23:52,297 --> 00:23:55,200 I just got to put her first before everything, no matter what. 497 00:23:56,201 --> 00:23:58,503 [sighs] I just hope she can recover, 498 00:23:58,570 --> 00:24:00,539 we can get married, and go on with our lives. 499 00:24:02,474 --> 00:24:05,977 But, Michael, I'll tell you this, Steph may have forgiven The Bulldog… 500 00:24:09,247 --> 00:24:10,582 but I never will. 501 00:24:13,452 --> 00:24:14,719 [grunting] 502 00:24:14,786 --> 00:24:16,488 [Cole] Wait a minute. Where the hell are we now? 503 00:24:17,389 --> 00:24:19,858 That's Chris Jericho and Curtis Hughes. 504 00:24:19,925 --> 00:24:22,093 [Lawler] These guys are fighting back in the locker room. 505 00:24:22,160 --> 00:24:24,563 [Cole] And Jericho… Hughes is Jericho's sidekick. 506 00:24:24,629 --> 00:24:25,530 [Lawler] Get 'em stopped! 507 00:24:26,064 --> 00:24:28,433 [Cole] And ref-- There's an official separating them now. 508 00:24:28,500 --> 00:24:30,468 -Break it up! -I'll teach you respect tonight! 509 00:24:30,535 --> 00:24:33,505 I'm going to tell you something, Michael. I knew this was going to happen. 510 00:24:33,572 --> 00:24:35,207 I could see this coming. 511 00:24:35,273 --> 00:24:36,541 It was just a matter of time. 512 00:24:37,342 --> 00:24:38,877 -Uh-oh. -Get off of me! 513 00:24:38,944 --> 00:24:41,046 [Cole] This has been a potential time bomb. 514 00:24:41,112 --> 00:24:42,047 Rocker. 515 00:24:43,248 --> 00:24:45,317 Rocky. [laughs] 516 00:24:45,383 --> 00:24:46,418 -There you are. -Uh-oh. 517 00:24:46,485 --> 00:24:48,386 I've been looking for you all night, man. 518 00:24:48,453 --> 00:24:49,554 [crowd cheering] 519 00:24:49,621 --> 00:24:51,389 -[indistinct] -Hey, Rock? 520 00:24:51,456 --> 00:24:53,291 -Word just came down from the top. -Whoa, whoa. 521 00:24:53,358 --> 00:24:55,126 Hold on, The Rock will call you back. 522 00:24:55,193 --> 00:24:57,395 What is it you want, jabroni? You see The Rock is on the phone. 523 00:24:57,462 --> 00:24:58,930 [indistinct] 524 00:24:58,997 --> 00:25:02,901 Vince wants us to team up one last time. 525 00:25:02,968 --> 00:25:03,802 It's important to him. 526 00:25:03,869 --> 00:25:06,538 He ordered me to come get you to team up one last time. 527 00:25:06,605 --> 00:25:07,639 Let The Rock understand this. 528 00:25:07,706 --> 00:25:10,675 Vince ordered The Rock to team up with you one last time? 529 00:25:10,742 --> 00:25:12,244 Is that right? Is that what you're saying? 530 00:25:12,310 --> 00:25:14,346 I think what he's doing, he's doing us a favor. 531 00:25:14,412 --> 00:25:17,549 He's giving The Rock 'n' Sock Connection one last chance 532 00:25:17,616 --> 00:25:20,352 to say goodbye to the fans before you embark on a singles career. 533 00:25:20,418 --> 00:25:22,521 First and foremost, nobody is doing The Rock any favors. 534 00:25:22,587 --> 00:25:25,991 The Rock doesn't need favors from anybody, Vince McMahon or especially yourself. 535 00:25:26,057 --> 00:25:27,325 It would be fun though. 536 00:25:27,392 --> 00:25:29,027 It's not gonna be fun. What is wrong with you? 537 00:25:29,094 --> 00:25:30,428 What are you, retarded or something? 538 00:25:30,495 --> 00:25:31,730 Listen, The Rock says this. 539 00:25:31,796 --> 00:25:35,767 The only reason why he would entertain that thought is two reasons… 540 00:25:35,834 --> 00:25:37,702 -You're going to do it, aren't you? -Shut your mouth. 541 00:25:37,769 --> 00:25:38,970 Just listen to what The Rock says. 542 00:25:39,037 --> 00:25:41,406 Number one, it's Thursday night, it's SmackDown. 543 00:25:41,473 --> 00:25:43,275 -It's your show. -This is The Rock's show. 544 00:25:43,341 --> 00:25:45,810 The Rock doesn't need for you to tell him that. It's The Rock's show. 545 00:25:45,877 --> 00:25:47,712 And secondly, and most importantly, 546 00:25:47,779 --> 00:25:49,548 if The Rock teams up with you tonight, 547 00:25:49,614 --> 00:25:54,419 this has to be the absolute last time you and Rock ever get together again. 548 00:25:54,486 --> 00:25:56,154 No more Rock 'n' Sock Connection. 549 00:25:56,221 --> 00:25:57,322 No more Rocko. 550 00:25:57,389 --> 00:25:59,457 No more you stealing The Rock's catchphrases. 551 00:25:59,524 --> 00:26:01,793 You wanting to be like The Rock. No more of that crap. 552 00:26:01,860 --> 00:26:03,461 I'm going to come up with my own stuff anyway. 553 00:26:03,528 --> 00:26:05,230 -Last night, tonight, this is it. -That's it. 554 00:26:05,764 --> 00:26:08,800 Hey, don't you want to know who we're teaming up against? 555 00:26:11,236 --> 00:26:12,437 Yeah, sure. 556 00:26:12,504 --> 00:26:14,239 -Who are we against? -Got a match against the… 557 00:26:14,306 --> 00:26:16,708 It doesn't matter who we're teaming up against. 558 00:26:16,775 --> 00:26:19,377 The Rock will lay the smack down on any candy-ass jabronis 559 00:26:19,444 --> 00:26:20,545 back there in that locker room. 560 00:26:20,612 --> 00:26:22,681 Tonight is the last night. 561 00:26:22,747 --> 00:26:24,783 -You smell what The Rock is cooking? -I smell it. 562 00:26:24,849 --> 00:26:25,684 Idiot. 563 00:26:27,085 --> 00:26:30,689 The titles are on the line, the Connection against the Outlaw. 564 00:26:30,755 --> 00:26:32,857 Yeah, baby, yeah! 565 00:26:33,658 --> 00:26:38,096 [Cole] On an historic night where Triple H plans to forfeit the WWE Title 566 00:26:38,163 --> 00:26:41,032 to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and quit the WWE, 567 00:26:41,099 --> 00:26:42,834 we welcome you back to SmackDown. 568 00:26:42,901 --> 00:26:45,971 History will be made as well as, King, The Rock 'n' Sock Connection 569 00:26:46,037 --> 00:26:47,973 will team together one more time 570 00:26:48,039 --> 00:26:50,642 to face The New Age Outlaws for the Tag Team Title. 571 00:26:50,709 --> 00:26:54,846 [Lawler] The last time hopefully. The Rock 'n' Sock reunion? Ugh. 572 00:26:57,349 --> 00:26:58,216 Uh-oh. 573 00:27:00,218 --> 00:27:01,086 [explosion] 574 00:27:01,152 --> 00:27:05,156 [Cole] It is Y2J time on SmackDown. 575 00:27:06,191 --> 00:27:09,194 [Lawler] I'm gonna tell you something. I knew it was just a matter of time 576 00:27:09,260 --> 00:27:13,631 before Y2J and Curtis Hughes went toe-to-toe. 577 00:27:14,699 --> 00:27:17,235 [Cole] Well, it all started last week on Raw. 578 00:27:17,302 --> 00:27:21,573 Curtis Hughes prompting Chris Jericho a match against The Rock. 579 00:27:21,639 --> 00:27:23,975 It spilled onto Raw this past Monday night 580 00:27:24,042 --> 00:27:26,244 and also on Sunday Night Heat this past week 581 00:27:26,311 --> 00:27:29,814 where Chris Jericho deserted Curtis Hughes in tag team matchup. 582 00:27:29,881 --> 00:27:31,549 Well, wait a minute, wait a minute now. 583 00:27:31,616 --> 00:27:36,054 Chris Jericho demands perfection from all of his Jerichoholics. 584 00:27:36,121 --> 00:27:38,990 [Cole] And then of course the explosion back in the locker room 585 00:27:39,057 --> 00:27:41,359 and the challenge made by Chris Jericho. 586 00:27:41,426 --> 00:27:45,797 It's Jericho and Hughes tonight one-on-one here on SmackDown. 587 00:27:45,864 --> 00:27:47,132 [Lawler] This is going to be good. 588 00:27:47,198 --> 00:27:49,034 ["Break the Walls Down" playing] 589 00:27:49,100 --> 00:27:51,069 [Cole] And tonight's WWE SmackDown 590 00:27:51,136 --> 00:27:53,538 is brought to you by Road Rash 64 591 00:27:53,605 --> 00:27:56,074 for the Nintendo 64 game console. 592 00:27:56,141 --> 00:27:58,710 180 mile per hour slap in the face, anyone? 593 00:27:58,777 --> 00:28:01,012 [Lawler laughs] And by 1-800-Collect. 594 00:28:01,079 --> 00:28:02,847 The easy way to save. 595 00:28:02,914 --> 00:28:05,116 [Cole] And by LEGO Mindstorms. 596 00:28:05,183 --> 00:28:07,052 Robots you control. 597 00:28:12,691 --> 00:28:14,059 Think that may be what happened here. 598 00:28:14,125 --> 00:28:15,593 I don't think Chris Jericho 599 00:28:15,660 --> 00:28:19,264 was actually able to control Curtis Hughes the way he wanted to. 600 00:28:19,330 --> 00:28:22,067 [Cole] Well, Chris Jericho is the master manipulator. 601 00:28:22,133 --> 00:28:23,068 [Lawler] Look at this. 602 00:28:23,134 --> 00:28:24,369 He's not gonna waste any time here. 603 00:28:24,436 --> 00:28:25,370 Look at this now. 604 00:28:25,437 --> 00:28:27,706 Jericho and Curtis Hughes going at it on the ramp 605 00:28:27,772 --> 00:28:32,377 and Y2J taking it out on his former sidekick, Curtis Hughes. 606 00:28:32,444 --> 00:28:34,546 [Lawler] This has gotten personal in a hurry. 607 00:28:34,612 --> 00:28:38,783 Y2J felt that he brought Curtis Hughes here to the WWE 608 00:28:38,850 --> 00:28:41,653 and Curtis Hughes should be beholden to him. 609 00:28:41,720 --> 00:28:42,821 [Cole] What a kick by Jericho. 610 00:28:42,887 --> 00:28:45,590 But you have to admit, King, Jericho uses people. 611 00:28:45,657 --> 00:28:46,958 He's a manipulator. 612 00:28:47,025 --> 00:28:50,061 And look at Jericho with a dropkick, tremendous move from the top rope. 613 00:28:50,128 --> 00:28:52,330 And he's really taking it to Curtis Hughes here. 614 00:28:52,397 --> 00:28:54,499 The only thing I'll admit is that Hughes is an ingrate. 615 00:28:54,566 --> 00:28:56,334 [Cole] Wait a minute. Speaking of ingrates. 616 00:28:58,203 --> 00:28:59,070 [grunting] 617 00:28:59,137 --> 00:29:00,305 What a chop by Jericho. 618 00:29:00,371 --> 00:29:03,074 You can hear that echo throughout this arena. 619 00:29:03,141 --> 00:29:05,310 And when you look at Howard Finkel standing over there, 620 00:29:05,376 --> 00:29:07,278 he should just be thanking his lucky stars 621 00:29:07,345 --> 00:29:09,114 that somebody like Chris Jericho 622 00:29:09,180 --> 00:29:10,849 would even give him the time of day. 623 00:29:10,915 --> 00:29:13,518 [Cole] King, Chris Jericho doesn't want anything to do with Howard Finkel. 624 00:29:13,585 --> 00:29:14,652 He's using him. 625 00:29:14,719 --> 00:29:16,054 You know that as well as I do. 626 00:29:16,121 --> 00:29:18,656 Now what is-- What? Come on now. 627 00:29:18,723 --> 00:29:20,158 Hughes hammering away with a right hand, 628 00:29:20,225 --> 00:29:22,727 Finkel playing games out here at ringside, 629 00:29:22,794 --> 00:29:25,230 and now Finkel up on the apron of the ring. 630 00:29:25,296 --> 00:29:27,232 And a low blow by Jericho. 631 00:29:27,765 --> 00:29:30,435 -You see, Chris Jericho uses everything. -Hey, wait a minute. 632 00:29:30,502 --> 00:29:33,104 Howard Finkel put that steel chair on the ring apron. 633 00:29:33,171 --> 00:29:35,240 Jericho has it now and clocks Hughes with it. 634 00:29:35,306 --> 00:29:36,174 [Lawler] Wow, look at… 635 00:29:36,241 --> 00:29:37,509 Bent that metal chair, 636 00:29:37,575 --> 00:29:39,644 wrapped it right around the head of Curtis Hughes. 637 00:29:39,711 --> 00:29:43,181 [Cole] And here's Jericho now with the cover, and this one's over. 638 00:29:43,248 --> 00:29:46,351 Give the assist, believe it or not, to the Fink. 639 00:29:46,417 --> 00:29:48,486 [Lawler] Did-did the referee not see the chair? 640 00:29:48,553 --> 00:29:49,921 It's right here in the ring. 641 00:29:50,555 --> 00:29:53,024 [Cole] Obviously the referee, King, didn't see the chair 642 00:29:53,091 --> 00:29:55,260 or he would've reversed his decision here. 643 00:29:55,326 --> 00:29:57,095 [Lawler] But how did the chair get in the ring? 644 00:29:58,363 --> 00:30:02,000 [Cole] Howard Finkel placed it in there, King. Mr. Cheerleader. 645 00:30:02,901 --> 00:30:04,469 [Lawler] Well, I didn't see that either. 646 00:30:04,536 --> 00:30:08,273 So I guess the referee can be excused for not seeing it sitting in the ring now. 647 00:30:08,339 --> 00:30:10,141 Take it easy, baby Hughesy. 648 00:30:10,708 --> 00:30:11,609 [Lawler] Baby Hughesy? 649 00:30:11,676 --> 00:30:14,946 There's no need to be embarrassed 650 00:30:15,013 --> 00:30:20,652 after you were destroyed fairly and squarely 651 00:30:20,718 --> 00:30:23,888 by the toughest and meanest man 652 00:30:23,955 --> 00:30:25,757 in the World Wrestling Entertainment. 653 00:30:26,324 --> 00:30:29,494 [Lawler] Fairly and squarely. Fairly and squarely. I like it. 654 00:30:29,561 --> 00:30:32,096 I mean, you've always known 655 00:30:32,163 --> 00:30:37,168 that I am One Bad Mamma Jamma. 656 00:30:37,235 --> 00:30:39,337 -[Cole] Yeah, we get it. -Look at Howard the cheerleader. 657 00:30:39,404 --> 00:30:41,673 I mean, that's why you decided to ride on my coattails. 658 00:30:42,240 --> 00:30:45,543 But even though you will never, 659 00:30:45,610 --> 00:30:47,345 ever… 660 00:30:47,412 --> 00:30:50,782 -[Lawler] Yeah, get it out. …work with Y2J again, 661 00:30:52,951 --> 00:30:54,786 out of the goodness of my heart, 662 00:30:54,852 --> 00:30:56,855 I'm going to give you a farewell gift. 663 00:30:56,921 --> 00:30:58,189 -[Lawler] Uh-oh. -[Cole] A gift? 664 00:30:58,256 --> 00:30:59,357 I told you he's big-hearted. 665 00:30:59,424 --> 00:31:05,063 Considering that you're a bona fide loser in the game of life… 666 00:31:05,964 --> 00:31:07,565 -[Lawler] Wow. -…I'm going to give you 667 00:31:07,632 --> 00:31:11,903 a bona fide loser of a consolation prize 668 00:31:11,970 --> 00:31:15,673 that's worth almost as much as a set of encyclopedias. 669 00:31:15,740 --> 00:31:20,578 I'm going to give you Mr. Harold Finkel. 670 00:31:20,645 --> 00:31:22,213 -What? -[Lawler and Cole] What? 671 00:31:22,280 --> 00:31:23,615 [Jericho] That's right. 672 00:31:23,681 --> 00:31:24,949 Just think of the connotations. 673 00:31:25,683 --> 00:31:29,587 Finkel and Hughes, Hughes and Finkel. 674 00:31:29,654 --> 00:31:31,589 I mean, if there was ever two idiots 675 00:31:31,656 --> 00:31:35,059 who were perfect for each other, it's you two idiots. 676 00:31:35,860 --> 00:31:38,563 -Lookit. Finkel doesn't like it but-- -[Jericho] I'm sure you'll form 677 00:31:38,630 --> 00:31:43,234 a connection of ebony and ivory that will dominate for years to come. 678 00:31:43,301 --> 00:31:44,535 [Cole] Ebony and ivory? 679 00:31:44,602 --> 00:31:46,204 [Jericho] And besides all that, 680 00:31:46,271 --> 00:31:49,607 I've seen the way that you two look at each other in the dressing room 681 00:31:49,674 --> 00:31:53,778 and I know that you want to be together forever. 682 00:31:53,845 --> 00:31:56,114 And now it's all come true 683 00:31:56,180 --> 00:32:01,452 courtesy of Y2J. 684 00:32:01,519 --> 00:32:04,322 [Cole] King, Howard Finkel looks like he just got coal in his stocking 685 00:32:04,389 --> 00:32:05,356 for Christmas. 686 00:32:05,423 --> 00:32:07,025 Curtis Hughes is loving it. 687 00:32:07,825 --> 00:32:10,395 Well, folks, on another note, we learned on Raw Monday night 688 00:32:10,461 --> 00:32:13,798 that The Big Show's father is terminally ill with cancer. 689 00:32:13,865 --> 00:32:17,068 Earlier today, Show sat down with good ol' Jim Ross. 690 00:32:17,635 --> 00:32:21,005 First of all, I want to thank you, Show, for taking a little time 691 00:32:21,072 --> 00:32:24,042 to talk about a very heart-breaking situation. 692 00:32:24,108 --> 00:32:26,544 We found out about your father's condition on Monday. 693 00:32:27,078 --> 00:32:31,516 And I know that with the support of the WWE fans 694 00:32:31,582 --> 00:32:33,918 and, quite frankly, your WWE family 695 00:32:33,985 --> 00:32:36,955 that, you know, you're going to make it through this situation 696 00:32:37,021 --> 00:32:39,657 but, boy, this has had to be a hellacious week for you. 697 00:32:40,892 --> 00:32:41,926 Yeah. Uh… 698 00:32:43,995 --> 00:32:46,864 As you know, uh, Monday, 699 00:32:48,399 --> 00:32:53,838 I found out my father, uh, has terminal cancer, 700 00:32:54,339 --> 00:32:56,574 uh, which… [coughs, sniffles] 701 00:32:57,141 --> 00:33:01,579 …it, uh, doesn't… he doesn't have a lot of time left. 702 00:33:01,646 --> 00:33:02,513 Um… 703 00:33:04,082 --> 00:33:08,653 I think the biggest thing that's kind of bothering me now… 704 00:33:08,720 --> 00:33:11,956 [coughs] …is, uh, you know, 705 00:33:12,924 --> 00:33:13,958 that my… 706 00:33:15,426 --> 00:33:16,494 [sighs] This is… 707 00:33:18,262 --> 00:33:20,264 My whole life, he's always asked me… 708 00:33:20,331 --> 00:33:21,366 He always told me… 709 00:33:23,534 --> 00:33:25,636 "Whatever you start, you finish," 710 00:33:25,703 --> 00:33:27,472 you know, and I just… [sniffles] 711 00:33:31,242 --> 00:33:36,247 …I've never really finished things that I've ever started, you know? 712 00:33:36,314 --> 00:33:39,417 I mean, I was always a good athlete. 713 00:33:39,484 --> 00:33:42,520 I mean, I've got great physical skills 714 00:33:42,587 --> 00:33:43,988 and done well and everything 715 00:33:44,055 --> 00:33:48,059 but I never put my heart into it, you know, I never did, never. 716 00:33:48,126 --> 00:33:49,927 I always got by. 717 00:33:50,962 --> 00:33:54,465 Like college, you know, I didn't finish college. 718 00:33:54,532 --> 00:33:56,734 I did well in college. I could have had a degree. 719 00:33:56,801 --> 00:33:59,337 I'm only a few credits short of having a degree 720 00:33:59,404 --> 00:34:00,638 but I didn't finish. 721 00:34:04,475 --> 00:34:05,410 You know, it's like… 722 00:34:07,545 --> 00:34:10,581 I think the thing that's hit me probably the hardest… 723 00:34:12,683 --> 00:34:15,253 is I have so very little time left… 724 00:34:17,054 --> 00:34:18,923 just to make him really proud, 725 00:34:18,990 --> 00:34:23,060 to show him that I can put my heart into something 726 00:34:23,127 --> 00:34:27,265 and I can really just make him proud 727 00:34:27,331 --> 00:34:30,435 and be the best that I can be, you know. 728 00:34:32,637 --> 00:34:34,739 God, it's just freaking me out. 729 00:34:37,875 --> 00:34:41,145 [Lawler] Well, Michael, this is still going to be a historic night. 730 00:34:41,212 --> 00:34:44,048 We're still awaiting the arrival of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. 731 00:34:44,115 --> 00:34:49,187 And when he gets here, Triple H is going to hand over the WWE Title to Stone Cold. 732 00:34:51,355 --> 00:34:53,724 -Boss Man, we have a question. -Why are you following me around? 733 00:34:53,791 --> 00:34:56,094 Listen, how do you feel about being booked 734 00:34:56,160 --> 00:34:58,763 in a Hardcore Match against too many you have personal issues with? 735 00:34:58,830 --> 00:34:59,997 Al Snow, the champion 736 00:35:00,064 --> 00:35:02,100 and The Big Show, who has problems of his own. 737 00:35:02,166 --> 00:35:04,268 First of all, to hell with personal issues. 738 00:35:04,335 --> 00:35:06,838 And as far as Big Show's personal problems, 739 00:35:06,904 --> 00:35:08,506 I don't care about them either. 740 00:35:08,573 --> 00:35:10,107 I've got problems of my own. 741 00:35:10,174 --> 00:35:12,143 I've got a problem with who booked this match. 742 00:35:12,210 --> 00:35:14,045 I want to know who is trying to set me up. 743 00:35:14,112 --> 00:35:15,446 So the best way to get answers 744 00:35:15,513 --> 00:35:17,548 is to go out there and kick somebody's ass 745 00:35:17,615 --> 00:35:20,618 and win that Hardcore belt and that's exactly what I'm going to do. 746 00:35:21,619 --> 00:35:23,821 [Cole] Well, Boss Man ready for the Triple Threat-- 747 00:35:23,888 --> 00:35:24,789 Wait a minute. 748 00:35:24,856 --> 00:35:27,925 I mean, the first therapist I had, she was so hot. 749 00:35:27,992 --> 00:35:29,460 That woman was hot. 750 00:35:30,628 --> 00:35:31,863 And then the second one… 751 00:35:32,830 --> 00:35:36,501 phew, man, walking in the door I know she couldn't help me 752 00:35:36,567 --> 00:35:39,804 'cause all I thought about was sex from the time I saw her. 753 00:35:39,871 --> 00:35:44,642 Shoot, man, I knew right then I needed to get a male therapist 754 00:35:44,709 --> 00:35:46,644 because, you know, they just couldn't help me, man. 755 00:35:46,711 --> 00:35:49,480 All I thought about was them the whole time I was there. 756 00:35:51,616 --> 00:35:54,619 Mark, I've studied your case 757 00:35:55,353 --> 00:35:57,955 and I definitely think I can help you. 758 00:36:00,258 --> 00:36:01,092 Wait a minute. 759 00:36:01,726 --> 00:36:02,560 Say that again? 760 00:36:03,161 --> 00:36:05,596 I definitely think I can help you. 761 00:36:06,697 --> 00:36:09,100 See, you're going to need some help. 762 00:36:09,167 --> 00:36:11,469 You can't help me at all. No, I'm sorry. 763 00:36:11,536 --> 00:36:12,637 -Chocolate. -No. 764 00:36:12,703 --> 00:36:13,804 But Sexual… 765 00:36:13,871 --> 00:36:15,473 Come back, Sexual, please. 766 00:36:16,974 --> 00:36:18,609 -[Lawler] Did you hear that? -Yeah, I heard it. 767 00:36:19,877 --> 00:36:20,745 [Lawler] He had a lisp! 768 00:36:21,279 --> 00:36:23,114 He was-- [laughs] 769 00:36:23,181 --> 00:36:24,815 [Cole] A speech impediment. 770 00:36:24,882 --> 00:36:27,518 -[Lawler splutters] -So does Bubba Ray of The Dudley Boyz too. 771 00:36:27,585 --> 00:36:28,786 -No. -The following contest 772 00:36:28,853 --> 00:36:30,087 is scheduled for one fall. 773 00:36:30,154 --> 00:36:34,458 -Not that kind of speech impediment. -A Triple Threat Hardcore Title Match. 774 00:36:34,525 --> 00:36:38,696 Making his way to the ring, from Cobb County, Georgia, 775 00:36:38,763 --> 00:36:44,502 weighing in at 305 pounds, The Big Boss Man. 776 00:36:44,569 --> 00:36:47,872 [Cole] Here, King, is a man who has absolutely no compassion. 777 00:36:47,939 --> 00:36:49,307 He has no emotion. 778 00:36:49,373 --> 00:36:50,474 He has no feelings. 779 00:36:50,541 --> 00:36:51,943 [Lawler] I agree with you. 780 00:36:52,009 --> 00:36:53,311 And your point is? 781 00:36:53,377 --> 00:36:56,147 -[Cole] My point is, is that… -♪ What does everybody want? ♪ 782 00:36:56,214 --> 00:36:58,149 -[Cole] Uh-oh. -[Lawler] Uh-oh is right. 783 00:36:58,216 --> 00:37:00,251 [Cole] And he's going to have a problem with this, though, 784 00:37:00,318 --> 00:37:03,221 because here comes the Hardcore Champion, Al Snow. 785 00:37:03,888 --> 00:37:09,160 [Lawler] The guy who has no brain, no mind, no sense. 786 00:37:10,428 --> 00:37:11,295 Do you agree? 787 00:37:11,362 --> 00:37:13,965 -And he may not feel too much pain. -His opponent from Lima, Ohio… 788 00:37:14,832 --> 00:37:17,868 [Cole] Uh-oh. And here we go now, Al Snow and The Big Boss Man. 789 00:37:17,935 --> 00:37:20,671 This is a Triple Threat Hardcore Championship Match. 790 00:37:20,738 --> 00:37:23,341 The Big Show is the third opponent in this one, 791 00:37:23,407 --> 00:37:26,010 but Al Snow and The Big Boss Man starting things off here. 792 00:37:26,877 --> 00:37:28,045 -Oh, boy. -And what is this? 793 00:37:28,112 --> 00:37:30,348 -Well, what do you think? -Al going for his bag of tricks. 794 00:37:30,414 --> 00:37:32,583 [Lawler] Sure, it's a Hardcore Match. 795 00:37:32,650 --> 00:37:33,718 Oh my gosh, look at this. 796 00:37:33,784 --> 00:37:38,990 [Cole] And Boss Man, with that metal tray across the head of Al Snow. 797 00:37:39,056 --> 00:37:41,225 -♪ Well ♪ -Uh-oh. 798 00:37:41,292 --> 00:37:43,294 ♪ Well, it's The Big Show ♪ 799 00:37:43,361 --> 00:37:46,464 [Cole] And here comes one courageous individual. 800 00:37:46,530 --> 00:37:47,632 The Big Show. 801 00:37:47,698 --> 00:37:51,068 And who knows what we're gonna get out of this seven-footer here tonight. 802 00:37:51,869 --> 00:37:55,106 [Lawler] Oh my gosh. The Big Show in a Hardcore Match. 803 00:37:55,172 --> 00:37:56,207 Look at his face, Michael. 804 00:37:56,807 --> 00:37:59,744 [Cole] Well, The Big Show making a beeline for The Boss Man. 805 00:38:01,112 --> 00:38:02,079 [Lawler exclaims] 806 00:38:02,146 --> 00:38:03,214 [crowd cheering] 807 00:38:03,281 --> 00:38:06,617 [Cole] And Boss Man went with a right hand and The Big Show blocked it. 808 00:38:07,718 --> 00:38:12,023 -[Lawler] He'll break his hand! -Oh my, what a headbutt by The Big Show. 809 00:38:12,089 --> 00:38:14,058 All that pent-up frustration, 810 00:38:14,125 --> 00:38:17,261 the pent-up emotions coming out from The Big Show. 811 00:38:17,762 --> 00:38:19,597 One-handed he's throwing Boss Man across the ring! 812 00:38:19,664 --> 00:38:20,998 [Cole] Oh man. 813 00:38:21,065 --> 00:38:23,067 [Lawler] I'd get out of there if I were you, Boss Man. 814 00:38:23,134 --> 00:38:24,735 [Cole] The Hardcore Title is on the line 815 00:38:24,802 --> 00:38:27,271 in this Triple Threat Hardcore Championship Match. 816 00:38:27,338 --> 00:38:29,774 But for The Big Show, it's much more than that. 817 00:38:29,840 --> 00:38:30,841 [Lawler] Look out. 818 00:38:30,908 --> 00:38:34,378 [Cole] And what a kick outside the ring, right through the ropes, 819 00:38:34,445 --> 00:38:38,816 and Al Snow now, fire extinguisher right into the eyes of The Big Show. 820 00:38:39,583 --> 00:38:41,752 -Look at that. -And Al Snow now takes advantage. 821 00:38:41,819 --> 00:38:43,988 Falls count anywhere, no holds barred, 822 00:38:44,055 --> 00:38:46,290 and keep in mind, you don't have to pin the champion 823 00:38:46,357 --> 00:38:48,125 to win the Hardcore Championship here. 824 00:38:48,192 --> 00:38:50,761 [Lawler] I think Al Snow just cooled off The Big Show a little bit. 825 00:38:50,828 --> 00:38:53,998 [Cole] And he's going to cool off Boss Man with a Hangman that time on the top rope. 826 00:38:55,166 --> 00:38:57,735 The Hardcore Champion Al Snow impervious to pain… 827 00:38:57,802 --> 00:39:01,238 [Lawler] And fire extinguishers and tables and I think there's a bowling ball. 828 00:39:01,305 --> 00:39:03,407 All of this is legal in a Hardcore Match, Michael. 829 00:39:03,474 --> 00:39:05,976 [Cole] And Boss Man now taking it out on The Big Show. 830 00:39:06,043 --> 00:39:08,779 How in the world can The Big Show come out and concentrate on this match 831 00:39:08,846 --> 00:39:11,415 after everything that he's been through the past couple of days? 832 00:39:11,482 --> 00:39:13,150 [Lawler] Well, that I don't know. Oh my God! 833 00:39:13,217 --> 00:39:15,286 [Cole] Flying elbow by The Big Show 834 00:39:15,353 --> 00:39:16,287 delivered to The Boss Man. 835 00:39:16,354 --> 00:39:18,656 -That's 500 pounds. -[Lawler] He flew. Oh! 836 00:39:18,723 --> 00:39:20,391 [Cole] And a knee now to the chest. 837 00:39:20,458 --> 00:39:21,659 Look at Al Snow. 838 00:39:21,726 --> 00:39:24,228 Al Snow is making shop outside the ring 839 00:39:24,295 --> 00:39:26,564 while The Big Show just hammers away on The Boss Man. 840 00:39:26,630 --> 00:39:28,399 [Lawler] Well, he's finally showing some brains. 841 00:39:28,466 --> 00:39:31,001 He's using a little good strategy staying away from these two guys. 842 00:39:31,068 --> 00:39:32,837 [Cole] Well, that might not be good strategy, King, 843 00:39:32,903 --> 00:39:35,506 because if The Big Show pins Boss Man, he wins the Hardcore Title. 844 00:39:35,573 --> 00:39:37,308 Al Snow doesn't even have to be involved. 845 00:39:38,375 --> 00:39:41,278 And Big Show now… Boss Man, look out, has the nightstick. 846 00:39:41,345 --> 00:39:43,013 -[Lawler] Uh-oh. -[Cole] Big Show has Al Snow. 847 00:39:43,080 --> 00:39:45,349 -Chokeslam through the table. -[Lawler mumbles] 848 00:39:45,416 --> 00:39:47,918 [Cole] Oh man, Al Snow may be out cold. 849 00:39:47,985 --> 00:39:49,787 [Lawler] I guess, maybe. Look at this… 850 00:39:49,854 --> 00:39:52,390 [Cole] Oh, and across the forehead with that nightstick. 851 00:39:52,456 --> 00:39:54,825 -Big Show may be out cold too. -[Lawler] Wow. 852 00:39:54,892 --> 00:39:56,293 [Cole] Yeah, he's proud of that. 853 00:39:56,360 --> 00:39:58,929 -Well, that's perfectly legal. -[crowd booing] 854 00:39:58,996 --> 00:40:03,300 [Lawler] Did you see Big Boss Man come off the apron onto the head of The Big Show? 855 00:40:03,367 --> 00:40:05,102 I think Big Show is-is out. 856 00:40:05,169 --> 00:40:07,905 -Perfectly legal in a Hardcore Match. -Can't turn him over. He's unconscious. 857 00:40:07,972 --> 00:40:11,342 And Boss Man now, the cover, there's two, 858 00:40:11,409 --> 00:40:15,446 and The Big Boss Man has won the Hardcore Championship. 859 00:40:15,513 --> 00:40:17,181 ["Guard" playing] 860 00:40:17,248 --> 00:40:19,583 -The Boss Man flying off the apron. -The winner, 861 00:40:19,650 --> 00:40:23,821 and the new World Wrestling Entertainment Hardcore Champion, 862 00:40:23,888 --> 00:40:25,990 The Big Boss Man. 863 00:40:26,056 --> 00:40:28,159 [Lawler] Oh, look, he's busted his head wide open. 864 00:40:28,225 --> 00:40:30,461 [Cole] The Boss Man flying off the apron. 865 00:40:30,528 --> 00:40:32,930 A nightstick to the forehead 866 00:40:32,997 --> 00:40:35,766 and The Boss Man has won the Hardcore Title 867 00:40:35,833 --> 00:40:37,301 here on SmackDown. 868 00:40:38,469 --> 00:40:40,004 So The Big Show-- Wait a minute. 869 00:40:40,070 --> 00:40:44,208 The Rattlesnake, Stone Cold is here on an historic night 870 00:40:44,275 --> 00:40:47,978 when Triple H says he'll forfeit the title to The Rattlesnake. 871 00:40:49,947 --> 00:40:51,816 Folks, a stunning development shot during the break. 872 00:40:51,882 --> 00:40:55,319 We don't know what's going on in the back, but, folks, we have this footage and… 873 00:40:55,886 --> 00:40:59,290 Help me. Somebody help. Somebody help. He can't breathe. 874 00:40:59,356 --> 00:41:01,325 -Get them now. Get somebody now. -I'll go get somebody. 875 00:41:01,392 --> 00:41:02,927 We're gonna lose him! 876 00:41:02,993 --> 00:41:05,095 My dear God, no. 877 00:41:08,032 --> 00:41:09,767 ♪ Hello, ladies ♪ 878 00:41:09,834 --> 00:41:12,636 [Cole] Well, folks, we still have no idea what's going on back there. 879 00:41:12,703 --> 00:41:14,371 We're scrambling for information. 880 00:41:14,438 --> 00:41:17,641 Hopefully we'll have an update on this situation as soon as possible. 881 00:41:18,142 --> 00:41:19,343 [bell ringing] 882 00:41:19,410 --> 00:41:22,379 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 883 00:41:22,446 --> 00:41:24,548 And making his way to the ring, 884 00:41:24,615 --> 00:41:31,055 from Las Vegas, Nevada, Val Venis. 885 00:41:31,121 --> 00:41:34,391 [Cole] Well, Chyna was extremely upset back in the locker room area, 886 00:41:34,458 --> 00:41:36,360 screaming for help. 887 00:41:36,427 --> 00:41:39,029 And folks, again, we're scrambling for information 888 00:41:39,096 --> 00:41:40,631 and hopefully we're going to get an update 889 00:41:40,698 --> 00:41:43,567 on that serious situation as soon as possible. 890 00:41:45,402 --> 00:41:46,737 You know something? 891 00:41:46,804 --> 00:41:51,342 As The Big Valbowski struts and strolls and gyrates his way 892 00:41:51,408 --> 00:41:53,110 to No Mercy this Sunday, 893 00:41:53,177 --> 00:41:57,915 there's only one thing on his mind and that is absolute victory. 894 00:41:57,982 --> 00:42:02,186 Mankind, the reality of the situation is this. 895 00:42:02,253 --> 00:42:04,955 Rocko belongs to me. 896 00:42:05,022 --> 00:42:06,423 -[Lawler] Uh-oh. -Why? 897 00:42:06,490 --> 00:42:11,262 Because it was me that reached into the depths of that garbage can, 898 00:42:11,328 --> 00:42:15,199 pulled Rocko out, rolled Rocko up, 899 00:42:15,266 --> 00:42:19,937 and put him ever so close to the promised land. 900 00:42:20,004 --> 00:42:21,705 And since that day, 901 00:42:22,373 --> 00:42:28,979 Mr. Rocko has been in places the real Rock could only dream of. 902 00:42:29,046 --> 00:42:33,050 Mankind, No Mercy, this Sunday, 903 00:42:33,117 --> 00:42:36,220 when you once again receive the privilege 904 00:42:36,287 --> 00:42:38,722 of climbing into the same ring 905 00:42:38,789 --> 00:42:41,992 at the same time as The Big Valbowski, 906 00:42:42,059 --> 00:42:44,528 you will find out firsthand 907 00:42:44,595 --> 00:42:51,435 exactly why I am the single fastest up-and-coming athlete 908 00:42:51,502 --> 00:42:55,406 in the history of World Wrestling Entertainment. 909 00:42:55,472 --> 00:42:56,607 He's up-and-coming, Michael. 910 00:42:56,674 --> 00:42:59,209 [Cole] This Sunday at No Mercy on pay-per-view, 911 00:42:59,276 --> 00:43:00,744 Val Venis and Mankind 912 00:43:00,811 --> 00:43:03,013 and we're going to find just how up-and-coming Val Venis is. 913 00:43:03,080 --> 00:43:06,550 [announcer] …weighing in at 205 pounds, 914 00:43:06,617 --> 00:43:09,186 Dude Love. 915 00:43:09,253 --> 00:43:11,956 [Cole] Well, it's been a tremendous night of excitement here on SmackDown 916 00:43:12,022 --> 00:43:14,358 and, folks, Saturday in Dayton, Ohio, 917 00:43:14,425 --> 00:43:16,794 going to be a great night, WWE live action. 918 00:43:16,860 --> 00:43:21,098 Also on Saturday, tickets on sale for events in San Jose, San Francisco, 919 00:43:21,165 --> 00:43:23,167 Sacramento, and Bakersfield. 920 00:43:23,233 --> 00:43:25,836 And here we go now. Val Venis with a big clothesline. 921 00:43:25,903 --> 00:43:29,773 And you're talking about Stevie Richards trying to become Mankind's best friend. 922 00:43:29,840 --> 00:43:31,342 The Rock is Mankind's best friend. 923 00:43:31,408 --> 00:43:32,843 [Lawler] No. Oh no, no, wait a minute. 924 00:43:32,910 --> 00:43:35,079 [Cole] Hey, they're back together tonight, one night only. 925 00:43:35,145 --> 00:43:37,781 -Tag Team Titles are on the line. -[Lawler] Oh, please. I'll tell you what. 926 00:43:37,848 --> 00:43:40,084 The only thing good about that is it's the last time 927 00:43:40,150 --> 00:43:42,453 we're going to have to witness a Rock 'n' Sock reunion. 928 00:43:42,519 --> 00:43:44,788 [Cole] Val Venis, tremendous maneuver that time. 929 00:43:44,855 --> 00:43:46,590 And, King, we're getting some information now 930 00:43:46,657 --> 00:43:51,128 that those EMTs that Chyna so urgently wanted are with Chyna now. 931 00:43:51,195 --> 00:43:54,031 And again, we have cameras following the situation, 932 00:43:54,098 --> 00:43:56,600 and hopefully we'll have an update as soon as possible. 933 00:43:57,301 --> 00:43:59,937 Lookit, Stevie Richards with a big kick to the face that time. 934 00:44:00,004 --> 00:44:00,838 Here's a cover now. 935 00:44:00,904 --> 00:44:03,907 There's one, there's two, almost pulled off the upset. 936 00:44:03,974 --> 00:44:07,211 Let me straighten you out about Val Venis. He has nothing to prove this Sunday. 937 00:44:07,277 --> 00:44:08,879 He's proven his self already. 938 00:44:08,946 --> 00:44:10,014 All those films he did. 939 00:44:10,614 --> 00:44:12,883 -I'm telling you one thing right now… -Starring roles. 940 00:44:12,950 --> 00:44:16,153 …Val Venis better not be taking Stevie Richards lightly here 941 00:44:16,220 --> 00:44:17,688 and looking ahead to Sunday. 942 00:44:17,755 --> 00:44:19,356 Val with a boot now to the face. 943 00:44:19,423 --> 00:44:22,393 -You've seen some of Val's movies. -[Cole] Look out now. 944 00:44:22,459 --> 00:44:24,928 Stevie Richards with a sleeper on Val. Val reverses it. 945 00:44:24,995 --> 00:44:26,296 [Lawler] Look at this. 946 00:44:26,363 --> 00:44:28,632 [Cole] Oh, and Dude Love in trouble. Great maneuver. 947 00:44:28,699 --> 00:44:31,301 Val Venis with a tremendous counter that time. 948 00:44:31,368 --> 00:44:34,371 And Val Venis, if he climbs the ropes here, folks, and connects, 949 00:44:34,438 --> 00:44:35,873 this is the Money Shot. 950 00:44:35,939 --> 00:44:38,509 Yeah, and this could happen to Mankind this Sunday at No Mercy. 951 00:44:38,575 --> 00:44:40,344 -It very well could. Val Venis. -[Lawler] Yeah. 952 00:44:40,411 --> 00:44:41,679 [Cole] Money Shot! 953 00:44:41,745 --> 00:44:45,482 Hooks the leg. This one is over. Forget about it. 954 00:44:45,549 --> 00:44:47,718 -[bell rings] -Val Venis with the win. 955 00:44:47,785 --> 00:44:50,688 -[Lawler] I told you. He's up-and-coming. -Here's your winner, Val Venis. 956 00:44:50,754 --> 00:44:52,389 He'll be up for this match Sunday. 957 00:44:52,456 --> 00:44:54,124 [Cole] Wait a minute. What's he doing here? 958 00:44:54,191 --> 00:44:55,459 -Oh no. -[Lawler] Ah! 959 00:44:55,526 --> 00:44:57,027 [Cole] That's Mr. Rocko. 960 00:44:57,094 --> 00:44:59,730 [Lawler] He had Mr. Rocko so close to the promised land. 961 00:44:59,797 --> 00:45:01,198 That's what Val said. 962 00:45:01,265 --> 00:45:03,534 -Oh no, look at this… -[Cole] Oh, and there it is. 963 00:45:03,600 --> 00:45:04,501 [Lawler] Ah! 964 00:45:04,568 --> 00:45:07,538 [Cole] Mr. Rocko into the… 965 00:45:07,604 --> 00:45:08,872 Oh man. 966 00:45:08,939 --> 00:45:10,774 Oh, can you imagine the pain, King? 967 00:45:10,841 --> 00:45:12,843 [Lawler] I don't want to imagine the pain. 968 00:45:12,910 --> 00:45:16,680 [Cole] Oh, excruciating, Stevie Richards, you can hear him screaming. 969 00:45:16,747 --> 00:45:17,915 Get him off, ref. 970 00:45:17,981 --> 00:45:19,383 ["Hello Ladies" playing] 971 00:45:19,450 --> 00:45:22,953 Oh man, that could happen to Mankind Sunday at No Mercy. 972 00:45:23,020 --> 00:45:25,689 [Lawler] That may be the greatest thing I'll ever see. 973 00:45:25,756 --> 00:45:28,058 [Cole] And Val Venis, if he locks that onto Mankind, 974 00:45:28,125 --> 00:45:29,760 he's going to show no mercy. 975 00:45:29,827 --> 00:45:31,228 Mr. Rocko. 976 00:45:32,362 --> 00:45:33,464 Oh man. 977 00:45:33,530 --> 00:45:35,165 -[Lawler] There he-- Uh-oh. -Wait a minute. 978 00:45:35,232 --> 00:45:36,100 What is this? 979 00:45:36,166 --> 00:45:38,469 That is Triple H. That's Triple H. 980 00:45:39,069 --> 00:45:41,605 Triple H being loaded in the ambulance. 981 00:45:41,672 --> 00:45:42,639 [Lawler] He's convulsing. 982 00:45:42,706 --> 00:45:44,408 He's having some sort of seizure. 983 00:45:44,475 --> 00:45:45,509 [Cole] Oh my God. 984 00:45:46,210 --> 00:45:47,177 [Lawler] This is bad. 985 00:45:47,244 --> 00:45:49,246 -Come on. -[Cole] This is real bad. 986 00:45:49,313 --> 00:45:50,881 Triple H telling us earlier on tonight 987 00:45:50,948 --> 00:45:53,517 that he was bitten by that rattlesnake on Raw Monday. 988 00:45:53,584 --> 00:45:56,019 [Lawler] Well, I mean, you know, we're live and this is… 989 00:45:56,086 --> 00:45:57,488 [man] It's closed. Go! 990 00:45:57,554 --> 00:45:58,722 [Lawler] This is bad footage. 991 00:45:59,690 --> 00:46:02,793 [siren wailing] 992 00:46:02,860 --> 00:46:03,961 [dogs barking] 993 00:46:04,027 --> 00:46:06,230 ["Bulldog" playing] 994 00:46:06,296 --> 00:46:09,666 [Cole] Well, talk about somebody that only cares about himself being insensitive. 995 00:46:09,733 --> 00:46:13,804 We just saw Triple H loaded into an ambulance in the back. 996 00:46:14,938 --> 00:46:19,743 Apparently, suffering looked like possibly a seizure, stuff coming out of his mouth. 997 00:46:19,810 --> 00:46:21,612 [Lawler] Oh, that was bad. 998 00:46:21,678 --> 00:46:23,614 [Cole] Now, what is The Bulldog doing out here? 999 00:46:26,416 --> 00:46:27,417 You know what? 1000 00:46:28,385 --> 00:46:34,892 I can't, won't, and don't care about anybody. 1001 00:46:34,958 --> 00:46:36,326 [Cole] Well, that's fairly obvious. 1002 00:46:36,894 --> 00:46:42,232 All I care about is the WWE Title. 1003 00:46:42,299 --> 00:46:43,467 That's it. 1004 00:46:43,534 --> 00:46:45,502 [Lawler] Well, the champion just left in an ambulance. 1005 00:46:46,069 --> 00:46:51,708 And if Triple H is too sick to defend the title, 1006 00:46:51,775 --> 00:46:54,611 then I will take it from whoever. 1007 00:46:54,678 --> 00:46:56,280 -[crowd booing] -[fan] Shut up! 1008 00:46:56,346 --> 00:46:58,782 [Lawler] Well, that might be "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. 1009 00:46:58,849 --> 00:47:00,017 And, Rock… 1010 00:47:01,718 --> 00:47:05,389 if you think you can slam me 1011 00:47:05,455 --> 00:47:07,658 in a pile of dog crap 1012 00:47:07,724 --> 00:47:09,126 and get away with it… 1013 00:47:09,193 --> 00:47:11,728 [crowd cheering] 1014 00:47:11,795 --> 00:47:12,629 [Lawler laughs] 1015 00:47:12,696 --> 00:47:18,202 …well, come this Sunday at No Mercy, 1016 00:47:18,268 --> 00:47:23,607 I'm going to knock the Brahma bullcrap out of you 1017 00:47:23,674 --> 00:47:28,011 and get one step closer to my title. 1018 00:47:28,078 --> 00:47:30,948 [Lawler] He's obsessed with the WWE Title. He's obsessed with it. 1019 00:47:31,014 --> 00:47:32,616 [Cole] Well, he may be obsessed with the title 1020 00:47:32,683 --> 00:47:34,852 but the bulldog is going to have to go through The Rock 1021 00:47:34,918 --> 00:47:37,621 this Sunday on pay-per-view to climb that mountain. 1022 00:47:40,157 --> 00:47:41,658 [shutter snapping] 1023 00:47:41,725 --> 00:47:45,829 We're looking at a photo shoot publicized in the Terri Invitational. 1024 00:47:45,896 --> 00:47:47,130 -Just a minute. -[Lawler] Oh my God. 1025 00:47:47,197 --> 00:47:48,298 Come here. 1026 00:47:48,365 --> 00:47:50,434 Don't show me the money. Show me what's under the money. 1027 00:47:50,500 --> 00:47:52,603 Know how they say that a picture is worth a thousand words? 1028 00:47:53,303 --> 00:47:58,675 Well, in this case, I think it's more like a hundred thousand words. 1029 00:47:59,443 --> 00:48:03,013 -So, guys, fight your hearts out… -[Lawler] Yes. 1030 00:48:03,080 --> 00:48:07,484 …because to the victors go these spoils. 1031 00:48:07,551 --> 00:48:10,454 [Lawler] Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh. 1032 00:48:12,122 --> 00:48:15,192 There are some of the victors, perhaps, Edge and Christian. Wait a minute. 1033 00:48:15,259 --> 00:48:19,129 The Brood and Gangrel attacking Edge and Christian. 1034 00:48:19,196 --> 00:48:21,798 [Lawler] They're not going to wait until they get out here to the ring. 1035 00:48:21,865 --> 00:48:22,866 Hey! Stop! 1036 00:48:22,933 --> 00:48:25,235 [Cole] They're scheduled to meet later on tonight in SmackDown 1037 00:48:25,302 --> 00:48:27,070 in the Best-of-Five Series. 1038 00:48:27,137 --> 00:48:30,607 But The Brood and Gangrel trying to draw first blood. 1039 00:48:31,475 --> 00:48:33,143 [Lawler] Unbelievable. I think they have. 1040 00:48:33,210 --> 00:48:36,046 [announcer] And now the WWE Boot of the Week, 1041 00:48:36,113 --> 00:48:37,447 brought to you by Lugz. 1042 00:48:37,514 --> 00:48:39,449 Tough boots built for the city. 1043 00:48:39,516 --> 00:48:41,218 That's Lugz. 1044 00:48:41,285 --> 00:48:42,152 [Cole] From behind! 1045 00:48:42,219 --> 00:48:43,153 Jeff Jarrett! 1046 00:48:43,220 --> 00:48:45,756 Is that a… That was a toaster, King. 1047 00:48:45,822 --> 00:48:48,558 [Lawler] Jeff Jarrett in the ring. He's hit Chyna in the head with a toaster. 1048 00:48:48,625 --> 00:48:49,626 [Cole] Chyna's out cold. 1049 00:48:49,693 --> 00:48:51,428 [Lawler] Wait, this is a dirty clothes hamper. 1050 00:48:51,495 --> 00:48:53,363 -What's Jarrett doing? -No. 1051 00:48:53,430 --> 00:48:54,698 Taking care of some dirty laundry. 1052 00:48:54,765 --> 00:48:56,700 [shrieking] 1053 00:48:56,767 --> 00:48:57,801 [Cole] Oh my God. 1054 00:48:58,468 --> 00:49:00,804 [announcer] That was the WWE Boot of the Week, 1055 00:49:00,871 --> 00:49:04,141 brought to you by Lugz, boots and jeans with attitude. 1056 00:49:04,207 --> 00:49:07,577 Lugz, decide and conquer. 1057 00:49:09,513 --> 00:49:11,315 [Cole] Well, King, here's a man 1058 00:49:11,381 --> 00:49:14,751 who has absolutely no conscience whatsoever. 1059 00:49:14,818 --> 00:49:16,086 [Lawler] Never mind about that. 1060 00:49:16,153 --> 00:49:17,988 He's got… He's got Miss Kitty. 1061 00:49:18,055 --> 00:49:20,657 [dramatic country rock music playing] 1062 00:49:22,559 --> 00:49:24,695 [Cole] And Jeff Jarrett and Kitty on their way to the ring 1063 00:49:24,761 --> 00:49:28,799 and you should see what is loaded up inside the ring. 1064 00:49:31,068 --> 00:49:33,203 Intercontinental Champion Jeff Jarrett 1065 00:49:33,270 --> 00:49:35,839 in a WWE Good Housekeeping Match 1066 00:49:35,906 --> 00:49:38,842 this Sunday at No Mercy against Chyna. 1067 00:49:38,909 --> 00:49:42,846 [Lawler] I want to see some more of Terri and that $100,000. 1068 00:49:44,081 --> 00:49:47,751 -Did you see those two $100 bills? -[Cole] I saw them, all right. 1069 00:49:47,818 --> 00:49:49,486 [Lawler] I love the big denominations. 1070 00:49:49,553 --> 00:49:51,455 [Cole] But look what's in the ring, King. 1071 00:49:51,521 --> 00:49:55,425 Irons, fans, garbage cans, brooms. 1072 00:49:56,360 --> 00:49:59,496 [Lawler] Everything you'd find in a kitchen or a… 1073 00:50:00,731 --> 00:50:01,598 Wow. 1074 00:50:02,632 --> 00:50:04,668 [Cole] And the trusty guitar as well. 1075 00:50:07,971 --> 00:50:10,007 [Lawler] I don't even know how you could be worried about 1076 00:50:10,073 --> 00:50:12,576 all these appliances when everybody is worried about Triple H. 1077 00:50:12,642 --> 00:50:13,844 [Jarrett] Cut the music. 1078 00:50:14,811 --> 00:50:18,215 Chyna, after Monday night, 1079 00:50:18,281 --> 00:50:21,618 it has become oh-so painfully obvious 1080 00:50:21,685 --> 00:50:27,157 that you still haven't learned what the role of a woman should be. 1081 00:50:28,125 --> 00:50:29,893 But make no mistake about it. 1082 00:50:29,960 --> 00:50:31,928 Come Sunday at No Mercy, 1083 00:50:31,995 --> 00:50:36,299 a real man, me, Jeff Jarrett is going to show you. 1084 00:50:38,068 --> 00:50:41,071 But tonight, I thought I'd demonstrate… 1085 00:50:41,138 --> 00:50:43,673 -[Lawler] Wow. -…what good housekeeping is all about 1086 00:50:43,740 --> 00:50:45,475 because you don't have a clue about it. 1087 00:50:45,542 --> 00:50:46,810 [Lawler] Here, Kitty, Kitty, Kitty. 1088 00:50:46,877 --> 00:50:49,913 So, Chyna, watch and learn 1089 00:50:51,448 --> 00:50:54,317 because I'm going to show you every household appliance 1090 00:50:54,384 --> 00:50:57,254 that I'm going to beat the hell out of you with come Sunday. 1091 00:50:57,320 --> 00:50:59,256 [Lawler] Well, Chyna is in the ambulance with Triple H. 1092 00:50:59,322 --> 00:51:00,323 Kitty, what do we have here? 1093 00:51:00,390 --> 00:51:01,358 First… 1094 00:51:02,492 --> 00:51:05,295 the old ironing board and iron, 1095 00:51:05,362 --> 00:51:07,497 because Lord knows after Monday night, 1096 00:51:07,564 --> 00:51:11,301 you've got a few wrinkles in that decrepit face and body of yours. 1097 00:51:11,368 --> 00:51:12,269 [Lawler] Wow. 1098 00:51:13,937 --> 00:51:14,771 [Lawler laughs] 1099 00:51:15,939 --> 00:51:17,441 And what do we have here? A skillet? 1100 00:51:18,341 --> 00:51:19,643 Frying pan? 1101 00:51:19,709 --> 00:51:20,977 Oh, you know what they're about 1102 00:51:21,044 --> 00:51:23,747 but we have the old trusty oven, 1103 00:51:23,814 --> 00:51:27,350 and when I burn your ass you'll know exactly what that's all about. 1104 00:51:27,417 --> 00:51:28,785 [Cole] Well, speaking of Chyna, King, 1105 00:51:28,852 --> 00:51:31,321 we hope to have a report on the condition of Triple H 1106 00:51:31,388 --> 00:51:33,123 from the medical facility in a little bit. 1107 00:51:33,190 --> 00:51:34,424 We have the old coffee pot. 1108 00:51:35,158 --> 00:51:36,493 Display that. 1109 00:51:36,560 --> 00:51:41,298 Now, Chyna, Sunday, we're going to have a coffee break, all right, 1110 00:51:41,364 --> 00:51:44,067 but it's not going to be your typical 15-minute one, 1111 00:51:44,134 --> 00:51:45,802 if you know what I'm talking about. 1112 00:51:46,436 --> 00:51:48,839 We've got the brooms, of course. 1113 00:51:48,905 --> 00:51:53,610 We'll use those later, Kitty, to sweep her ass out of the ring when we get done. 1114 00:51:53,677 --> 00:51:55,512 And last but not least, 1115 00:51:56,513 --> 00:52:00,016 right out of my own entertainment room, 1116 00:52:01,184 --> 00:52:03,019 my own personal guitar. 1117 00:52:03,086 --> 00:52:06,790 And everybody knows the tune Jeff Jarrett plays. 1118 00:52:07,324 --> 00:52:09,493 So, Chyna, as you can see, 1119 00:52:09,559 --> 00:52:12,996 I'm bringing everything but the kitchen sink. 1120 00:52:13,063 --> 00:52:16,833 And come Sunday, that's exactly what I'm going to bring. 1121 00:52:16,900 --> 00:52:19,736 So once again, I can prove to the whole world 1122 00:52:19,803 --> 00:52:24,174 that I am the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time 1123 00:52:24,241 --> 00:52:26,176 and more importantly than that, 1124 00:52:26,243 --> 00:52:29,246 that's right, more importantly than that, 1125 00:52:29,312 --> 00:52:31,781 that men are dominant 1126 00:52:31,848 --> 00:52:35,318 and women are the weak species. 1127 00:52:35,385 --> 00:52:38,188 [Lawler] First ever Good Housekeeping Match. [indistinct]. 1128 00:52:38,255 --> 00:52:41,258 [Cole] What a male chauvinist-- Wait a minute. 1129 00:52:41,324 --> 00:52:43,160 -[Lawler] What is this? -[Cole] Look at this. 1130 00:52:43,226 --> 00:52:44,161 [Lawler] Wow! 1131 00:52:44,227 --> 00:52:47,864 [Cole] It's puppies time, King! It's puppies! Debra. 1132 00:52:47,931 --> 00:52:49,466 Oh, Jeffrey. 1133 00:52:49,533 --> 00:52:50,667 [Lawler] Puppies! 1134 00:52:51,468 --> 00:52:53,270 [Lawler whistles] 1135 00:52:53,336 --> 00:52:54,971 Puppies, they're back! 1136 00:52:55,038 --> 00:52:57,674 I have only one thing to say to you. 1137 00:52:59,743 --> 00:53:05,048 That there's going to be a new Intercontinental Champion at No Mercy. 1138 00:53:05,115 --> 00:53:05,949 [Lawler] What? 1139 00:53:06,016 --> 00:53:07,150 And guess what? 1140 00:53:08,051 --> 00:53:09,019 [Lawler] What? 1141 00:53:09,085 --> 00:53:11,187 It's going to be a woman. 1142 00:53:11,254 --> 00:53:13,723 -[Lawler] Wa… Wait a minute. -[Cole] Whoa. 1143 00:53:14,524 --> 00:53:15,759 [Lawler] How does she know that? 1144 00:53:17,527 --> 00:53:18,495 [Cole] Puppies. 1145 00:53:18,995 --> 00:53:21,898 [Lawler] Oh, we've got puppies and kittens and… 1146 00:53:22,799 --> 00:53:24,801 It's going to be raining cats and dogs this Sunday. 1147 00:53:24,868 --> 00:53:26,670 Stay out of my damn business. 1148 00:53:26,736 --> 00:53:27,971 I've put up with enough of your-- 1149 00:53:28,038 --> 00:53:30,307 [Cole] Jeff Jarrett, male chauvinist pig. 1150 00:53:30,373 --> 00:53:32,342 And there's "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. 1151 00:53:32,409 --> 00:53:34,110 We're hopeful that we're going to get a word 1152 00:53:34,177 --> 00:53:38,081 with The Texas Rattlesnake when we come back on SmackDown. 1153 00:53:40,216 --> 00:53:44,254 Major story potentially impacting this Sunday's No Mercy. 1154 00:53:44,321 --> 00:53:46,856 "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, I've got to wonder, 1155 00:53:46,923 --> 00:53:47,857 there isn't a part of you 1156 00:53:47,924 --> 00:53:51,428 that doesn't feel at least a bit badly as to what happened to Triple H? 1157 00:53:51,494 --> 00:53:52,395 Badly? 1158 00:53:52,462 --> 00:53:55,298 You know, if it had been anybody else, I might have felt a little bit bad, 1159 00:53:55,365 --> 00:53:57,934 but the fact of the matter is, all the hell that [bleep] put me through, 1160 00:53:58,001 --> 00:54:00,370 I don't feel sorry for him one bit. 1161 00:54:00,437 --> 00:54:01,538 You know, what surprised me 1162 00:54:01,605 --> 00:54:03,373 is that the damn rattlesnake didn't end up dying. 1163 00:54:03,440 --> 00:54:04,808 As far as the rattlesnake goes, 1164 00:54:04,874 --> 00:54:07,444 how was I to know the [bleep] was gonna bite him to begin with? 1165 00:54:07,510 --> 00:54:09,613 You know, if he wants me to drive down there to the hospital 1166 00:54:09,679 --> 00:54:12,048 and get the damn belt, well then, that's fine, that's what I'll do. 1167 00:54:12,115 --> 00:54:13,216 That's not the way I wanted it. 1168 00:54:13,283 --> 00:54:14,451 But make no mistake about it. 1169 00:54:14,517 --> 00:54:15,685 When I roll in to No Mercy, 1170 00:54:15,752 --> 00:54:18,088 either I'll go there as a World Wrestling Entertainment Champion 1171 00:54:18,154 --> 00:54:21,224 or at that event I will become the World Wrestling Entertainment Champion 1172 00:54:21,291 --> 00:54:22,926 and that's all I got to say about that. 1173 00:54:24,527 --> 00:54:25,929 [Lawler] Wow, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin 1174 00:54:25,996 --> 00:54:27,897 said he would actually drive to the hospital 1175 00:54:27,964 --> 00:54:29,699 and pick up the WWE belt. 1176 00:54:29,766 --> 00:54:31,001 [Cole] And you heard Austin say it. 1177 00:54:31,067 --> 00:54:34,004 He doesn't feel bad about what happened to Triple H. 1178 00:54:34,070 --> 00:54:36,406 Folks, this was to have been a night 1179 00:54:36,473 --> 00:54:40,377 where Triple H was to forfeit the WWE Championship. 1180 00:54:40,443 --> 00:54:44,581 But Triple H is in a medical center in no condition to do that. 1181 00:54:46,049 --> 00:54:50,053 And you see now, The Brood, Matt and Jeff along with Gangrel, 1182 00:54:50,120 --> 00:54:51,421 getting set for this matchup. 1183 00:54:51,488 --> 00:54:53,256 But history will be made here tonight 1184 00:54:53,323 --> 00:54:54,791 because for the last time ever, 1185 00:54:54,858 --> 00:54:56,393 The Rock 'n' Sock Connection 1186 00:54:56,459 --> 00:54:59,663 will team together to take on The New Age Outlaws. 1187 00:54:59,729 --> 00:55:01,598 [Lawler] Thank goodness it's the last time. 1188 00:55:01,665 --> 00:55:05,035 [announcer] The following Terri Runnels Invitational Tag Team contest 1189 00:55:05,101 --> 00:55:06,970 is scheduled for one fall. 1190 00:55:07,037 --> 00:55:08,638 Making their way to the ring, 1191 00:55:08,705 --> 00:55:10,674 being accompanied by Gangrel, 1192 00:55:10,740 --> 00:55:13,810 and weighing in at 430 pounds, 1193 00:55:14,644 --> 00:55:17,947 Matt and Jeff, The Brood. 1194 00:55:18,014 --> 00:55:19,549 [heavy rock music playing] 1195 00:55:19,616 --> 00:55:22,218 [Cole] And, you know, The Brood is going to be giving it their all tonight 1196 00:55:22,285 --> 00:55:24,220 and you saw why before we went to break. 1197 00:55:24,287 --> 00:55:26,156 [Lawler] Boy, oh, boy, did we ever see it. 1198 00:55:28,925 --> 00:55:32,529 [Cole] A hundred thousand dollars and Terri on the line. 1199 00:55:32,595 --> 00:55:36,266 Well, folks, No Mercy is presented by Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1200 00:55:36,332 --> 00:55:37,634 by Eidos Interactive. 1201 00:55:37,701 --> 00:55:40,904 No Mercy will be live this Sunday exclusively on pay-per-view 1202 00:55:40,970 --> 00:55:45,041 from the sold-out Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 1203 00:55:45,675 --> 00:55:49,112 [Lawler] The services of Terri plus a hundred grand. 1204 00:55:49,179 --> 00:55:50,847 Do you see her lying there in all that money? 1205 00:55:50,914 --> 00:55:51,948 [Cole] Oh, did I ever. 1206 00:55:52,015 --> 00:55:55,018 ["You Think You Know Me" playing] 1207 00:55:56,453 --> 00:55:58,288 -And here come Edge and Christian. -Their opponent, 1208 00:55:58,355 --> 00:56:03,960 at a combined weight of 462 pounds, Edge and Christian. 1209 00:56:04,027 --> 00:56:05,795 [Cole] And the spotlights are 1210 00:56:05,862 --> 00:56:08,465 searching this capacity crowd here in Birmingham 1211 00:56:08,531 --> 00:56:09,599 for Edge and Christian. 1212 00:56:09,666 --> 00:56:13,903 And there they are, the team who leads the Terri Invitational 1213 00:56:13,970 --> 00:56:15,538 two matches to one. 1214 00:56:15,605 --> 00:56:18,341 [Lawler] And Edge and Christian were attacked earlier. 1215 00:56:18,408 --> 00:56:22,345 Let's see if they'll get it on now with The New Brood. 1216 00:56:22,412 --> 00:56:24,381 [Cole] Edge and Christian have to win one more match 1217 00:56:24,447 --> 00:56:29,386 to win $100,000 and Terri's managerial services. 1218 00:56:29,452 --> 00:56:31,554 [Lawler] Well, I just happen to have a feeling 1219 00:56:31,621 --> 00:56:35,024 that it's their night tonight for Edge and Christian. 1220 00:56:35,091 --> 00:56:36,993 [Cole] Well, these two teams can go get it, 1221 00:56:37,060 --> 00:56:40,864 and this will be a tremendous matchup here on SmackDown. 1222 00:56:42,198 --> 00:56:44,367 But what about "Stone Cold" Steve Austin? 1223 00:56:44,434 --> 00:56:46,636 Said he doesn't feel bad about what happened to Triple H 1224 00:56:46,703 --> 00:56:48,204 and I guess you can't blame The Rattlesnake 1225 00:56:48,271 --> 00:56:50,073 for everything he's been through with the champion. 1226 00:56:50,140 --> 00:56:52,709 [Lawler] Come on. You know Triple… You know Stone Cold. 1227 00:56:52,776 --> 00:56:56,546 Why should he feel bad for Triple H after everything Triple H has done to him? 1228 00:56:56,613 --> 00:57:00,817 [Cole] Triple H trying to cost Austin his career after SummerSlam main event. 1229 00:57:00,884 --> 00:57:03,052 Look at this now, there's Jeff, and a kickout by Edge. 1230 00:57:03,119 --> 00:57:06,256 I'll tell you, this will be a very, very fast-paced matchup 1231 00:57:06,322 --> 00:57:07,957 between these two individuals. 1232 00:57:08,024 --> 00:57:10,059 [Lawler] You know, speaking of Triple H and Austin, 1233 00:57:10,126 --> 00:57:12,228 that's what Sunday's all about. It's No Mercy. 1234 00:57:12,295 --> 00:57:16,299 Did you expect Austin to show mercy on Triple H or vice versa? 1235 00:57:16,366 --> 00:57:17,534 Ain't gonna happen. Look. 1236 00:57:17,600 --> 00:57:19,435 [Cole] And look at the balance by Jeff and Edge here. 1237 00:57:20,069 --> 00:57:21,371 Look at Edge now. Jeff… 1238 00:57:21,437 --> 00:57:23,206 Oh my, face-first. 1239 00:57:23,273 --> 00:57:24,174 [Lawler] That did it. 1240 00:57:24,240 --> 00:57:25,809 I told you, it's Edge's night. 1241 00:57:25,875 --> 00:57:28,311 [Cole] These teams are giving it their all. 1242 00:57:28,378 --> 00:57:30,213 [Lawler] To get it all. They want to get it all. 1243 00:57:30,280 --> 00:57:33,049 They want the hundred grand. They want all of Terri. 1244 00:57:33,817 --> 00:57:39,689 [Cole] And here's Edge now, pounding away on Jeff of The Brood. 1245 00:57:40,390 --> 00:57:42,025 [Lawler] Oh, wow. 1246 00:57:42,091 --> 00:57:44,461 [Cole] And it's interesting to see Gangrel at ringside 1247 00:57:44,527 --> 00:57:46,329 shouting instructions to The Brood. 1248 00:57:46,396 --> 00:57:47,764 Yeah, what's going to be up with that? 1249 00:57:47,831 --> 00:57:49,866 I don't know. Gangrel hasn't been appearing at ringside 1250 00:57:49,933 --> 00:57:52,402 in most of the matchups in this invitational series 1251 00:57:52,469 --> 00:57:53,670 but here he is tonight. 1252 00:57:54,571 --> 00:57:57,841 [Lawler] Well, I got to think that if The New Brood wins this… Oh! 1253 00:57:57,907 --> 00:57:59,409 If they win the hundred grand… 1254 00:57:59,475 --> 00:58:02,512 [Cole] Wait a minute, cover now by Matt. Here's two and a kickout by Edge again. 1255 00:58:02,579 --> 00:58:04,647 [Lawler] …and if they win the managerial services of Terri, 1256 00:58:04,714 --> 00:58:06,683 I think they might give Gangrel his walking papers. 1257 00:58:06,749 --> 00:58:10,620 [Cole] And I think whichever team wins this invitational series, 1258 00:58:11,154 --> 00:58:13,423 I think they're gonna be in line to become number one contenders 1259 00:58:13,490 --> 00:58:15,024 for the Tag Team Titles as well. 1260 00:58:15,091 --> 00:58:17,360 [Lawler] Who cares about that? They'll have Terri. Oh! 1261 00:58:17,427 --> 00:58:18,828 [Cole] And look at Matt now, 1262 00:58:18,895 --> 00:58:21,564 and Christian reverses the hold middle of the ring. 1263 00:58:21,631 --> 00:58:24,367 Side headlock, whipped into the ropes, slides underneath Matt, 1264 00:58:24,434 --> 00:58:25,935 kick to the midsection. 1265 00:58:26,002 --> 00:58:27,337 And look at Christian setting him up. 1266 00:58:27,403 --> 00:58:28,404 Nice suplex. 1267 00:58:29,205 --> 00:58:31,207 -[Lawler] Another one. -[Cole] Christian again. 1268 00:58:31,741 --> 00:58:32,842 [Lawler] Look at this. 1269 00:58:32,909 --> 00:58:36,079 [Cole] One of the great young Superstars here in the WWE, Christian. 1270 00:58:36,145 --> 00:58:38,147 Matt, face-first. Into the cover now. 1271 00:58:38,214 --> 00:58:41,384 Here's two, and a kickout after two, shoulder up by Matt. 1272 00:58:41,451 --> 00:58:43,686 Jeff into the ring now, he's going for a ride. 1273 00:58:43,753 --> 00:58:44,654 Look at Christian. 1274 00:58:44,721 --> 00:58:46,256 [Lawler] Oh my gosh. -[Cole] Oh my. 1275 00:58:46,322 --> 00:58:47,390 Gut to the knee. 1276 00:58:48,424 --> 00:58:51,327 Well, I'll tell you one thing. These guys are giving it all to try to get Terri. 1277 00:58:51,394 --> 00:58:52,929 I just wish I was in the Terri Invitational. 1278 00:58:53,796 --> 00:58:55,298 [Cole] She didn't ask you to be involved. 1279 00:58:55,365 --> 00:58:56,332 And look at Matt now. 1280 00:58:56,399 --> 00:58:57,834 Oh man. 1281 00:58:57,901 --> 00:58:59,969 -I'd even take you as my partner. -[Cole] And look out! 1282 00:59:00,036 --> 00:59:01,437 Jeff flying through the air. 1283 00:59:01,504 --> 00:59:03,106 -[Lawler] He missed him. -And he missed. 1284 00:59:03,172 --> 00:59:06,476 But Gangrel paying dividends at ringside. 1285 00:59:06,542 --> 00:59:08,678 [indistinct shouting] 1286 00:59:08,745 --> 00:59:09,646 [Lawler] Wow. 1287 00:59:09,712 --> 00:59:12,615 [Cole] Referee Teddy Long keeping Edge in the corner 1288 00:59:12,682 --> 00:59:14,551 as Matt rolls back into the ring. 1289 00:59:15,151 --> 00:59:17,887 [Lawler] What a grueling pace this match has taken on. 1290 00:59:17,954 --> 00:59:21,190 [Cole] Jeff flying off those barricades, missed, but Gangrel capitalized. 1291 00:59:21,257 --> 00:59:23,660 And now Christian shoved back into the ring. 1292 00:59:23,726 --> 00:59:26,562 Cover by Matt, could be. Hooks the leg, and a kickout after two. 1293 00:59:27,730 --> 00:59:30,867 Edge and Christian lead this series two matches to one. 1294 00:59:30,934 --> 00:59:33,169 One more win for that team and they win it all. 1295 00:59:34,137 --> 00:59:35,505 Boy, this is a great tag team matchup. 1296 00:59:35,571 --> 00:59:38,775 Speaking of tag team matchups, don't forget we're gonna see tonight The Rock-- 1297 00:59:38,841 --> 00:59:41,344 -Oh my gosh. -[Cole] What a double-team. 1298 00:59:41,411 --> 00:59:45,281 [Lawler] The Rock 'n' Sock Connection taking on the WWE Tag Champions. 1299 00:59:45,348 --> 00:59:49,886 [Cole] Cover by Jeff again, and almost three, and a kickout by Christian. 1300 00:59:49,953 --> 00:59:52,355 Tremendous resilience by Christian. 1301 00:59:52,422 --> 00:59:54,490 These four are so quick. 1302 00:59:54,557 --> 00:59:56,759 Tremendous moves throughout the matchup already. 1303 00:59:56,826 --> 00:59:57,727 Snap there by Jeff. 1304 00:59:58,528 --> 01:00:00,596 [Lawler] Look at this. This has got to hurt right there. 1305 01:00:00,663 --> 01:00:02,565 [Cole] Can you imagine your face, your wrist-- 1306 01:00:02,632 --> 01:00:06,035 Cover now and a kickout after two again by Christian. 1307 01:00:06,102 --> 01:00:08,071 And look at this now, a choke. 1308 01:00:08,137 --> 01:00:10,006 [crowd cheering] 1309 01:00:10,073 --> 01:00:14,077 And Edge trying to get this crowd on its feet. 1310 01:00:14,143 --> 01:00:15,979 And a Jeff kick to the face now. 1311 01:00:18,081 --> 01:00:19,649 And Matt back into the ring. 1312 01:00:21,484 --> 01:00:22,585 -[Lawler] Uh-oh. -[Cole] Oh. 1313 01:00:23,119 --> 01:00:26,589 And we will have a report shortly on the condition of Triple H, 1314 01:00:26,656 --> 01:00:28,024 taken to a local medical facility. 1315 01:00:28,091 --> 01:00:31,561 Here's the cover, two, and again, Christian somehow kicks out. 1316 01:00:32,061 --> 01:00:35,231 [Lawler] Boy, have you ever seen anybody's face messed up like Triple H's? 1317 01:00:35,298 --> 01:00:37,200 Obviously he's not going to be able… 1318 01:00:37,266 --> 01:00:40,303 I mean, even if he didn't win, he wouldn't have been able to compete this Sunday. 1319 01:00:40,370 --> 01:00:41,838 King, I've never seen anything like it. 1320 01:00:41,904 --> 01:00:44,507 It looked like his flesh was decaying. 1321 01:00:44,574 --> 01:00:47,076 And look at Jeff, grabbing Christian from behind. 1322 01:00:47,143 --> 01:00:48,311 Matt, capitalize it. 1323 01:00:48,378 --> 01:00:50,246 Christian now outside the ring. 1324 01:00:50,313 --> 01:00:53,549 [Lawler] Well, I'd heard that Triple H was bitten by that snake. 1325 01:00:53,616 --> 01:00:54,784 [Cole] Look out, incoming! 1326 01:00:54,851 --> 01:00:57,253 Oh, and Christian moved out of the way. 1327 01:00:57,320 --> 01:00:59,389 Jeff face-first into the barricade. 1328 01:00:59,455 --> 01:01:00,390 [Lawler] Oh my gosh! 1329 01:01:01,024 --> 01:01:03,960 And Matt now takes advantage, Christian up on the apron. 1330 01:01:04,794 --> 01:01:06,829 Going to come in, Christian reversal. 1331 01:01:06,896 --> 01:01:09,599 -[Lawler] Uh-oh. -Look out. Oh man, that's got to hurt. 1332 01:01:09,665 --> 01:01:11,534 -Head banging off the mat. -That may do it. 1333 01:01:12,835 --> 01:01:15,138 [Cole] Christian needs to make a tag here to Edge. 1334 01:01:16,205 --> 01:01:18,808 -Can Edge make it in? He does. -[Lawler mutters] Look out! 1335 01:01:18,875 --> 01:01:20,243 Edge and Jeff now in the ring. 1336 01:01:20,309 --> 01:01:21,511 Big bad body drop. 1337 01:01:21,577 --> 01:01:24,447 Edge with a right hand, and Edge now cooking on all cylinders. 1338 01:01:24,514 --> 01:01:25,415 There's another one. 1339 01:01:25,915 --> 01:01:28,284 -And Matt now-- Oh, boy. -[Lawler] Oh man. 1340 01:01:28,351 --> 01:01:31,020 [Cole] Inverted atomic drop, caught him now, clothesline. 1341 01:01:32,388 --> 01:01:34,724 Edge working on Jeff now, look at this. 1342 01:01:34,791 --> 01:01:37,427 Bridge, cover, kickout after two. 1343 01:01:37,493 --> 01:01:39,128 What a bridge by Edge. 1344 01:01:39,195 --> 01:01:41,431 [Lawler] How bad do these guys want the services of Terri? 1345 01:01:41,497 --> 01:01:43,032 -Plus the hundred grand. -They want it bad. 1346 01:01:43,099 --> 01:01:44,634 -[Lawler] Look at this. -[Cole] Oh man. 1347 01:01:44,701 --> 01:01:45,968 Face-first. 1348 01:01:48,404 --> 01:01:49,672 [Lawler] Pin him. Cover him. 1349 01:01:49,739 --> 01:01:51,541 [Cole] Oh, what a spear by Edge, 1350 01:01:52,208 --> 01:01:54,110 bringing this crowd to its feet. 1351 01:01:54,677 --> 01:01:58,581 And Edge, a one-man wrecking machine, but shoulder into the post. 1352 01:01:58,648 --> 01:02:00,850 -And now Matt rolls him over, cover. -One, two… 1353 01:02:01,884 --> 01:02:04,087 [Cole] And a count interrupted by Christian. 1354 01:02:04,153 --> 01:02:05,488 [Lawler] Oh man. This is something. 1355 01:02:06,155 --> 01:02:09,325 [Cole] Non-stop action here on SmackDown. 1356 01:02:10,693 --> 01:02:14,230 And now Christian in trouble. Look out. On the shoulders of Matt. 1357 01:02:14,297 --> 01:02:16,365 Jeff is going to fly, top rope here. 1358 01:02:16,432 --> 01:02:17,500 [Lawler exclaims] 1359 01:02:17,567 --> 01:02:19,702 [Cole] Look at this, double cover now. 1360 01:02:19,769 --> 01:02:21,404 -Wait a minute, there's two. -Forget it. 1361 01:02:22,238 --> 01:02:25,475 [Cole] Well, it's over, but who are the winners here? 1362 01:02:26,209 --> 01:02:30,813 I mean, there was a double pin in the ring and now referee Teddy Long explaining it. 1363 01:02:30,880 --> 01:02:32,415 The Hardy Boyz are the winners. 1364 01:02:32,482 --> 01:02:34,183 -[Lawler] What? -[Cole] Wait a minute. 1365 01:02:34,250 --> 01:02:36,185 [Lawler] He said The Hardy Boyz are the winners. 1366 01:02:38,554 --> 01:02:42,391 [Cole] Well, referee Teddy Long just said that The Brood won this matchup. 1367 01:02:42,458 --> 01:02:45,394 [announcer] …Matt and Jeff, The Brood. 1368 01:02:45,461 --> 01:02:48,898 [Lawler] That's two apiece now. They're tied two apiece. 1369 01:02:48,965 --> 01:02:52,235 [Cole] The Brood has tied the Terri Invitational. 1370 01:02:52,301 --> 01:02:54,070 [eerie music playing] 1371 01:02:54,137 --> 01:02:56,906 The Best-of-Five Series now at two apiece. 1372 01:02:56,973 --> 01:02:59,041 [Lawler] Look at Edge and Christian. They can't believe it. 1373 01:02:59,108 --> 01:03:01,377 This is better than the World Series is going to be. 1374 01:03:01,444 --> 01:03:03,746 Let's take a look at what happened at the end of this matchup. 1375 01:03:03,813 --> 01:03:06,215 Jeff Hardy and Edge the legal men. 1376 01:03:06,282 --> 01:03:09,085 Here's the replay now, you can see the confusion here. 1377 01:03:09,152 --> 01:03:11,287 But clearly, it's Jeff with the cover on Edge 1378 01:03:11,354 --> 01:03:13,489 on the left-hand corner there of your screen 1379 01:03:13,556 --> 01:03:15,291 and The Brood have tied this thing up. 1380 01:03:15,358 --> 01:03:16,425 And here are The Outlaws. 1381 01:03:16,492 --> 01:03:18,027 Tag Team Titles on the line tonight, 1382 01:03:18,094 --> 01:03:20,263 Outlaws against The Rock 'n' Sock Connection. 1383 01:03:20,329 --> 01:03:23,132 The last time ever The Rock 'n' Sock will team up. 1384 01:03:25,635 --> 01:03:27,136 -[static hissing] -[indistinct grunting] 1385 01:03:27,203 --> 01:03:29,172 [male voice] GTV. 1386 01:03:29,238 --> 01:03:32,642 GTV. GTV. 1387 01:03:34,377 --> 01:03:35,411 This isn't a trick. 1388 01:03:36,512 --> 01:03:37,713 Thanks for coming. 1389 01:03:37,780 --> 01:03:38,681 Please have a seat. 1390 01:03:41,350 --> 01:03:43,519 -Davey, I don't remember-- -Wait a minute. 1391 01:03:43,586 --> 01:03:45,388 It's not Davey. It's David. 1392 01:03:46,189 --> 01:03:49,659 Okay, David, I don't remember what happened 1393 01:03:49,725 --> 01:03:51,460 but I have seen the videotape 1394 01:03:51,527 --> 01:03:53,529 and I don't think you're to blame, 1395 01:03:54,163 --> 01:03:56,032 but my father is not to blame either, 1396 01:03:57,200 --> 01:04:01,404 and my dad and my brother and Andrew are incredibly upset 1397 01:04:01,470 --> 01:04:03,472 and I don't know what they're going to do. 1398 01:04:04,340 --> 01:04:06,776 But before anybody else can get hurt, 1399 01:04:06,843 --> 01:04:10,413 I wanted to see if maybe I could talk to you just one-on-one 1400 01:04:10,479 --> 01:04:15,017 and see if I could maybe persuade you to publicly apologize. 1401 01:04:15,084 --> 01:04:16,385 Apologize? 1402 01:04:16,886 --> 01:04:20,356 -If you-- -Stephanie, I'm sick of apologizing 1403 01:04:20,423 --> 01:04:23,693 and this has been a waste of my time. 1404 01:04:25,027 --> 01:04:26,796 [static hissing] 1405 01:04:26,863 --> 01:04:28,397 [Lawler] Wow, can you believe that? 1406 01:04:29,131 --> 01:04:31,801 [Cole] Did The Bulldog just bury himself? 1407 01:04:31,868 --> 01:04:38,107 [Lawler] Well, I mean, he's caught once again on GTV and he refused to apologize. 1408 01:04:38,774 --> 01:04:40,042 Uh-oh, look at this. 1409 01:04:40,109 --> 01:04:43,879 [Cole] And the Ho Train is rolling in to SmackDown. 1410 01:04:44,747 --> 01:04:46,082 The Godfather. 1411 01:04:46,148 --> 01:04:48,751 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1412 01:04:48,818 --> 01:04:52,388 Making his way to the ring, from the red light district, 1413 01:04:52,455 --> 01:04:57,493 weighing in at 320 pounds, The Godfather. 1414 01:04:57,560 --> 01:04:59,395 [Lawler] Boy, oh boy, this Ho Train 1415 01:04:59,462 --> 01:05:05,334 could almost take my mind off the fact that Triple H is in a medical facility. 1416 01:05:05,401 --> 01:05:06,235 Woo, look at this. 1417 01:05:07,003 --> 01:05:09,839 [Cole] And we hope to get word sometime during this match 1418 01:05:09,906 --> 01:05:12,441 on the condition of Triple H. 1419 01:05:12,508 --> 01:05:14,577 [Lawler] Oh, look at the flames. She's hot. 1420 01:05:14,644 --> 01:05:16,646 [Cole] And, King, what about Monday night on Raw? 1421 01:05:16,712 --> 01:05:19,315 We had front-row seats for the Ho Train. 1422 01:05:19,382 --> 01:05:25,154 Over 35,000 people in the Georgia Dome experiencing about-- 1423 01:05:25,221 --> 01:05:28,124 [Lawler] Are you kidding? I think there were 35,000 hoes there. 1424 01:05:28,190 --> 01:05:29,525 [Cole] That's about right. 1425 01:05:30,593 --> 01:05:32,261 -And The Godfather… -What a night this has been. 1426 01:05:32,328 --> 01:05:36,232 We've had puppies and kittens and hoes. Oh, my! 1427 01:05:36,299 --> 01:05:38,367 Puppies and kittens and hoes. [laughs] 1428 01:05:39,769 --> 01:05:42,405 [Cole] The Godfather is jamming on SmackDown. 1429 01:05:42,972 --> 01:05:45,775 -It don't get any better than this. -It's time once again 1430 01:05:45,841 --> 01:05:48,811 for everybody to come aboard the… 1431 01:05:48,878 --> 01:05:51,247 [crowd] Ho Train! 1432 01:05:51,314 --> 01:05:53,983 -[Lawler] I'm on board, baby. -I know that I ain't the only one. 1433 01:05:54,050 --> 01:05:57,219 Is there any pimps out there in this house? 1434 01:05:57,720 --> 01:05:59,055 -[cheering] -[Lawler imitates train] 1435 01:05:59,121 --> 01:06:04,760 For all y'all that know that The Godfather be pimping hoes nationwide, 1436 01:06:04,827 --> 01:06:08,764 man, I want you to roll up a fatty for this pimp daddy. 1437 01:06:08,831 --> 01:06:11,600 Light that mother up 1438 01:06:11,667 --> 01:06:14,003 and say, "Pimping ain't easy." 1439 01:06:14,070 --> 01:06:16,405 -[crowd] Pimping ain't easy! -[Lawler laughs] 1440 01:06:16,472 --> 01:06:19,241 [Cole] It may not be easy but it sure looks like fun. 1441 01:06:19,308 --> 01:06:21,310 But it may not be fun for The Godfather 1442 01:06:22,345 --> 01:06:24,981 because he's set to take on Mideon. 1443 01:06:25,047 --> 01:06:27,116 ["Protection" playing] 1444 01:06:29,385 --> 01:06:33,189 [announcer] His opponent, being accompanied by Viscera, 1445 01:06:33,255 --> 01:06:36,559 and weighing in at 306 pounds, 1446 01:06:36,625 --> 01:06:38,127 Mideon. 1447 01:06:38,194 --> 01:06:40,763 [Cole] King, what an unbelievable night it's been on SmackDown. 1448 01:06:40,830 --> 01:06:42,365 What an emotional evening. 1449 01:06:42,431 --> 01:06:45,568 [Lawler] Well, you know, we saw, we definitely saw Triple H's face, 1450 01:06:45,634 --> 01:06:47,069 his horrible condition from that bite, 1451 01:06:47,136 --> 01:06:51,540 and I… I have heard just from sources, from people talking 1452 01:06:51,607 --> 01:06:54,577 that he had gotten bitten after the show went off the air. 1453 01:06:54,643 --> 01:06:57,346 But I thought it was a rumor like Vince McMahon thought it was a rumor. 1454 01:06:57,413 --> 01:07:00,015 But apparently, it was much more than just a rumor. 1455 01:07:00,583 --> 01:07:01,584 -Hey, man… -Get out. 1456 01:07:01,650 --> 01:07:02,585 Hold up, man. 1457 01:07:03,352 --> 01:07:04,186 We can… 1458 01:07:04,687 --> 01:07:08,958 Man, you look like you got a little sexual tension you need to release, man. 1459 01:07:09,024 --> 01:07:10,192 [Lawler laughs] 1460 01:07:10,259 --> 01:07:12,094 -Hey, look over here at me. -[Godfather] Hey. 1461 01:07:12,595 --> 01:07:14,363 Hey, come over here now. 1462 01:07:15,131 --> 01:07:16,966 Listen up, man, you know the deal. 1463 01:07:17,033 --> 01:07:18,567 You can either fight me. 1464 01:07:18,634 --> 01:07:22,038 You know, I know, that I'm going to kick your ass. 1465 01:07:22,104 --> 01:07:23,005 [Lawler] Uh-oh. 1466 01:07:23,606 --> 01:07:25,708 Or listen up, man, listen up 1467 01:07:25,775 --> 01:07:31,914 or you got your choice of any one of these fine hoes for the whole night. 1468 01:07:31,981 --> 01:07:35,217 [Lawler] Oh man, yeah, take the one with the flames on her dress. 1469 01:07:35,284 --> 01:07:36,485 [Cole] You like flames, don't you? 1470 01:07:37,319 --> 01:07:38,687 [Lawler] Are you kidding? Look at her. 1471 01:07:38,754 --> 01:07:41,090 [crowd cheering] 1472 01:07:42,658 --> 01:07:44,126 [crowd chanting] Take the ho! 1473 01:07:44,193 --> 01:07:45,327 [Lawler] Listen to this crowd. 1474 01:07:45,861 --> 01:07:48,097 [splutters] What is there to think about, Michael? 1475 01:07:48,164 --> 01:07:49,765 -[Cole] Not much. -Shut up… 1476 01:07:49,832 --> 01:07:50,666 [Lawler] Uh-oh. 1477 01:07:51,867 --> 01:07:56,472 First of all, dumbass, I don't do hoes. 1478 01:07:57,239 --> 01:07:58,240 -[Cole] What? -[Lawler] What? 1479 01:07:58,307 --> 01:07:59,875 [crowd booing] 1480 01:07:59,942 --> 01:08:01,177 But… 1481 01:08:03,179 --> 01:08:04,280 got any farm animals? 1482 01:08:05,147 --> 01:08:09,351 No, no, no, hey, don't look at me like I'm a freak. They're not alive. 1483 01:08:09,418 --> 01:08:12,455 Man, what are you, some type of a sicko? 1484 01:08:13,556 --> 01:08:16,025 -[Lawler] Uh-oh, look at this. -Well, Godfather took exception to that 1485 01:08:16,091 --> 01:08:18,561 and now hammers away on Mideon, and this match is underway. 1486 01:08:18,627 --> 01:08:20,463 Did he say farm animals? 1487 01:08:20,529 --> 01:08:22,731 -[Lawler, sheeplike] That's bad. -[Cole] Oh, please. 1488 01:08:22,798 --> 01:08:25,201 Godfather now, kick to the midsection, 1489 01:08:25,267 --> 01:08:29,371 and The Godfather working on the near 300-pound Mideon. 1490 01:08:29,438 --> 01:08:32,208 Look at the back bodydrop by The Godfather. 1491 01:08:32,775 --> 01:08:34,810 [Lawler, cowlike] What a move that was. 1492 01:08:34,877 --> 01:08:38,280 [Cole] Godfather, clothesline, Mideon up over the top rope, 1493 01:08:38,347 --> 01:08:40,116 caught his back on the apron of the ring. 1494 01:08:42,151 --> 01:08:44,353 And look out, Godfather walked into that one. 1495 01:08:45,087 --> 01:08:46,922 Mideon now with a right hand again. 1496 01:08:47,690 --> 01:08:49,391 -Oh my! -[Lawler] Oh my God. 1497 01:08:49,458 --> 01:08:52,761 [Cole] Into that steel post. You could hear his head echo. 1498 01:08:52,828 --> 01:08:53,762 [Lawler] And look at this. 1499 01:08:53,829 --> 01:08:56,999 [Cole] And look at 450 pounds of Viscera. And the force. 1500 01:08:57,066 --> 01:08:58,367 Can you imagine 1501 01:08:58,434 --> 01:09:01,303 how that feels on the small of the back, slammed into the post? 1502 01:09:01,370 --> 01:09:04,673 [Lawler] That's all I can do is imagine. I don't want to actually experience it. 1503 01:09:05,307 --> 01:09:07,810 [Cole] And Godfather rolled right back into the ring 1504 01:09:07,877 --> 01:09:11,247 and Mideon, again, takes control as The Godfather's ladies look on. 1505 01:09:11,914 --> 01:09:13,482 -Uh-oh. This is not good. -[Cole] Look out. 1506 01:09:13,549 --> 01:09:14,950 Oh man, wow. 1507 01:09:15,017 --> 01:09:17,219 Knee to the sternum by Mideon. Here's the cover now. 1508 01:09:17,286 --> 01:09:19,922 Here's one, two, kickout by The Godfather. 1509 01:09:20,956 --> 01:09:24,593 Going to have to have a little more help from the ho cheering section there. 1510 01:09:25,861 --> 01:09:26,795 -Look out. -Again, folks… 1511 01:09:26,862 --> 01:09:28,030 Look at this, Mideon now… 1512 01:09:28,097 --> 01:09:29,565 Godfather, boot to the face, 1513 01:09:30,766 --> 01:09:35,304 and Mideon gets caught by a clothesline by The Godfather. 1514 01:09:36,105 --> 01:09:37,840 -And here's 300 pounds. -Look at this. Wow! 1515 01:09:37,907 --> 01:09:39,808 [Cole] Big leg drop across the chest. 1516 01:09:39,875 --> 01:09:41,377 That will knock the wind out of anybody. 1517 01:09:43,112 --> 01:09:44,380 And The Godfather now… 1518 01:09:44,446 --> 01:09:46,081 [Lawler] I think this may be it. 1519 01:09:46,148 --> 01:09:49,618 Here he goes. [imitates train chuffing] 1520 01:09:50,185 --> 01:09:51,153 Woo-- Oh! 1521 01:09:51,220 --> 01:09:52,788 [Cole] Godfather, right hand to Viscera. 1522 01:09:52,855 --> 01:09:54,623 Ho Train, ducks underneath. 1523 01:09:54,690 --> 01:09:55,824 [Lawler] What's this? 1524 01:09:55,891 --> 01:09:57,826 -[Cole] Pimp Drop time. -[Lawler] You're kidding! 1525 01:09:57,893 --> 01:10:00,029 -[Cole] Pimp Drop on The Godfather. -[Lawler] What drop? 1526 01:10:00,095 --> 01:10:01,830 [Cole] The Pimp Drop. Got him. 1527 01:10:02,898 --> 01:10:04,800 -One, two, three! -[Lawler] And look at the hoes. 1528 01:10:04,867 --> 01:10:06,535 [Cole] Viscera trying to get into the ring. 1529 01:10:06,602 --> 01:10:10,539 Godfather picks up the win, and the hoes are holding Viscera back. 1530 01:10:10,606 --> 01:10:11,740 Can you believe it? 1531 01:10:11,807 --> 01:10:14,610 [Lawler] You might as well just enjoy it, Viscera. [laughs] 1532 01:10:14,677 --> 01:10:16,579 -Uh-oh. -[Cole] Viscera is in there now 1533 01:10:16,645 --> 01:10:19,548 and Godfather is going for a ride. Belly-to-belly! 1534 01:10:19,615 --> 01:10:23,118 -450 pounds, excruciating pain. -[Lawler] Oh no. 1535 01:10:23,719 --> 01:10:25,120 This is bad for The Godfather. 1536 01:10:25,821 --> 01:10:27,089 -Oh no. -[Cole] Oh no. 1537 01:10:27,723 --> 01:10:29,191 -[Lawler squeals] -[Cole] Oh! 1538 01:10:29,258 --> 01:10:32,127 A crushing leg drop by Viscera. 1539 01:10:32,194 --> 01:10:33,028 Get out of here! 1540 01:10:34,863 --> 01:10:35,965 Get up. Get up! 1541 01:10:36,031 --> 01:10:36,899 [Cole] Not again. 1542 01:10:37,566 --> 01:10:39,401 [Lawler] Oh no, the big spla-- [exclaims] 1543 01:10:39,468 --> 01:10:40,569 [Cole] Oh! 1544 01:10:40,636 --> 01:10:43,505 The ring shaking with the impact. 1545 01:10:43,572 --> 01:10:46,709 [Lawler] I don't think there's going to be any ho action for The Godfather tonight. 1546 01:10:47,643 --> 01:10:49,578 [Cole] Well, The Godfather picked up the win, 1547 01:10:49,645 --> 01:10:52,314 but Viscera and Mideon made him pay. 1548 01:10:52,381 --> 01:10:53,215 [Lawler groans] 1549 01:10:53,749 --> 01:10:58,254 [Cole] But did you see hoes holding Viscera back? 1550 01:10:58,320 --> 01:10:59,221 [Lawler] Oh. 1551 01:10:59,288 --> 01:11:02,024 ["Protection" playing] 1552 01:11:02,091 --> 01:11:06,262 [Cole] Well, King, Triple H was rushed to a local medical facility 1553 01:11:07,196 --> 01:11:09,965 earlier tonight, and here's what we saw. 1554 01:11:11,600 --> 01:11:16,071 EMTs bringing Triple H to the ambulance to take him to a local medical facility. 1555 01:11:16,138 --> 01:11:19,308 [Lawler] I know. I mean, he was really in bad shape, convulsing. 1556 01:11:19,375 --> 01:11:21,477 Chyna was in a panic. I mean, that… 1557 01:11:21,543 --> 01:11:22,945 Oh, wait a minute, King. Wait a minute. 1558 01:11:23,012 --> 01:11:26,415 New information coming in. We're now being told that, apparently, 1559 01:11:26,482 --> 01:11:30,919 listen to this, Triple H, he's on his way back to the arena right now. 1560 01:11:30,986 --> 01:11:32,821 -[Lawler] What? -Triple H is on his way 1561 01:11:32,888 --> 01:11:35,624 back to the arena right now as we speak. 1562 01:11:35,691 --> 01:11:37,359 [Lawler] How can Triple H come back? 1563 01:11:37,426 --> 01:11:39,862 [Cole] I have no idea, King, but I can tell you this, 1564 01:11:39,928 --> 01:11:41,997 The Rock is on his way out to the arena. 1565 01:11:42,064 --> 01:11:44,767 The Rock 'n' Sock Connection, history in the making, 1566 01:11:44,833 --> 01:11:45,868 their last time together, 1567 01:11:45,934 --> 01:11:46,802 tonight. 1568 01:11:49,271 --> 01:11:51,473 [announcer] This is the 1-800-Collect Smack of the Night, 1569 01:11:51,540 --> 01:11:54,743 brought to you by 1-800-Collect. Save a buck or two. 1570 01:11:55,978 --> 01:11:59,682 You have taken every opportunity of my life now away from me. 1571 01:11:59,748 --> 01:12:01,317 I was put in a position 1572 01:12:01,383 --> 01:12:04,820 where I had to be face-to-face with that snake. 1573 01:12:04,887 --> 01:12:06,955 I will personally put this belt in his hand 1574 01:12:07,022 --> 01:12:11,994 because obviously it means more than life to Steve Austin, 1575 01:12:12,061 --> 01:12:13,329 so he can have it. 1576 01:12:14,330 --> 01:12:16,231 ["Oh You Didn't Know" playing] 1577 01:12:16,298 --> 01:12:18,467 ♪ Oh, you didn't know ♪ 1578 01:12:20,436 --> 01:12:25,040 ♪ Your ass better call somebody ♪ 1579 01:12:25,107 --> 01:12:26,675 [Cole] And here come The New Age Outlaws, 1580 01:12:26,742 --> 01:12:32,681 and, King, we can confirm that Triple H is on his way back to the arena. 1581 01:12:32,748 --> 01:12:35,751 -[Lawler] I still can't believe it. -You damn right. 1582 01:12:36,885 --> 01:12:39,955 [Cole] Triple H was sent to a local medical facility a little bit earlier on. 1583 01:12:40,022 --> 01:12:41,390 He's on his way back to the arena 1584 01:12:41,457 --> 01:12:44,660 probably to do what we just saw on the Smack of the Night, 1585 01:12:44,727 --> 01:12:46,829 forfeit the WWE Championship. 1586 01:12:46,895 --> 01:12:49,798 [Lawler] Amazing. I got to see it to believe it, Michael. 1587 01:12:52,367 --> 01:12:56,004 [Cole] This match came about after a challenge by The New Age Outlaws. 1588 01:12:56,071 --> 01:12:59,641 An open challenge as SmackDown went on the air. 1589 01:13:00,509 --> 01:13:02,544 You people know who we are 1590 01:13:02,611 --> 01:13:04,246 and you know what we do. 1591 01:13:05,147 --> 01:13:09,485 And if you ain't down with that, we got two words for you. 1592 01:13:10,052 --> 01:13:12,020 [crowd] Suck it! 1593 01:13:12,688 --> 01:13:14,223 [Cole] They were down with that. 1594 01:13:16,358 --> 01:13:21,096 And, King, history is in the making tonight on SmackDown. 1595 01:13:21,163 --> 01:13:23,766 The Tag Team Titles are on the line, 1596 01:13:23,832 --> 01:13:25,634 and for the last time ever, 1597 01:13:25,701 --> 01:13:28,637 Mankind and The Rock team up 1598 01:13:28,704 --> 01:13:31,140 as The Rock 'n' Sock Connection. 1599 01:13:31,206 --> 01:13:34,710 [Lawler] Promise me. You swear that this is the last time? 1600 01:13:34,777 --> 01:13:37,413 -[Cole] You heard it. -Well, then it is history in the making. 1601 01:13:38,480 --> 01:13:40,482 [Cole] It was Mankind who convinced The Rock 1602 01:13:40,549 --> 01:13:43,185 to reunite for one last time 1603 01:13:43,252 --> 01:13:47,956 to bring The Rock 'n' Sock Connection back for one night only. 1604 01:13:48,023 --> 01:13:50,159 ["Wreck" playing] 1605 01:13:51,527 --> 01:13:53,028 [Lawler] I don't really like reunions. 1606 01:13:54,596 --> 01:13:57,199 I don't like family reunions or high school reunions. 1607 01:13:59,802 --> 01:14:01,670 -Especially Rock 'n' Sock reunion. -Hey, Birmingham. 1608 01:14:01,737 --> 01:14:06,408 [crowd cheering] 1609 01:14:08,544 --> 01:14:11,914 As we head into our last match ever, 1610 01:14:11,980 --> 01:14:15,150 I want to say it's been a long road. 1611 01:14:15,884 --> 01:14:18,153 It's been a little bit bumpy. 1612 01:14:18,220 --> 01:14:22,357 But as one half of The Rock 'n' Sock Connection, 1613 01:14:22,424 --> 01:14:24,960 I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. 1614 01:14:27,262 --> 01:14:29,765 -[Cole] Lot of people feel the same way. -[Lawler] Yeah, but not Rock. 1615 01:14:29,832 --> 01:14:35,637 So, hey, hey, my, my, Rock 'n' Sock will never die. 1616 01:14:35,704 --> 01:14:36,939 [crowd cheering] 1617 01:14:37,005 --> 01:14:38,340 [Lawler] How corny is that? 1618 01:14:40,108 --> 01:14:44,580 -[Cole] The fans love it. -♪ If you smell what The Rock is cooking ♪ 1619 01:14:44,646 --> 01:14:48,884 ["Know Your Role" playing] 1620 01:14:48,951 --> 01:14:50,385 ♪ The Rock says ♪ 1621 01:14:50,452 --> 01:14:53,689 ♪ The Rock, The Rock, The Rock says… ♪ 1622 01:14:53,755 --> 01:14:54,857 [bell rings] 1623 01:14:54,923 --> 01:14:57,926 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1624 01:14:57,993 --> 01:15:01,063 It is for the Tag Team Championship. 1625 01:15:01,630 --> 01:15:06,235 Making his way to the ring, from Miami, Florida, 1626 01:15:06,301 --> 01:15:10,138 weighing in at 275 pounds, 1627 01:15:10,205 --> 01:15:13,075 The Rock. 1628 01:15:14,476 --> 01:15:17,379 [Lawler] Boy, I'm telling you, the last time ever, 1629 01:15:17,446 --> 01:15:22,050 The Rock 'n' Sock together, going for the WWE Tag Team Title. 1630 01:15:22,117 --> 01:15:23,452 [Cole] Against The New Age Outlaws. 1631 01:15:23,519 --> 01:15:28,857 And we can confirm Triple H is on his way back to the arena. 1632 01:15:28,924 --> 01:15:31,793 [Lawler] I can't believe he wants to hand over the WWE Title 1633 01:15:31,860 --> 01:15:33,629 to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin here tonight. 1634 01:15:34,396 --> 01:15:37,599 [Cole] And he wants to quit, King. Triple H has had it. 1635 01:15:38,433 --> 01:15:41,103 [crowd cheering loudly] 1636 01:15:41,169 --> 01:15:43,772 Listen, feel the electricity. 1637 01:15:43,839 --> 01:15:45,173 Listen to this crowd. 1638 01:15:45,240 --> 01:15:49,278 The most electrifying man in sports entertainment today. 1639 01:15:49,344 --> 01:15:51,947 [Lawler] Right, that's why you're feeling the electricity, stupid. 1640 01:15:54,082 --> 01:15:56,218 -[Lawler] The Rock! -[Cole] And Sock… 1641 01:15:56,285 --> 01:16:00,055 -[Lawler] Oh, please. -…together for the last time. 1642 01:16:01,323 --> 01:16:03,258 [Lawler] That's not electricity with the Sock. 1643 01:16:03,325 --> 01:16:04,693 That's just static cling. 1644 01:16:05,594 --> 01:16:08,063 [Cole] I've been waiting for this matchup all night long. 1645 01:16:08,130 --> 01:16:09,364 What a war it's going to be. 1646 01:16:09,431 --> 01:16:12,367 New Age Outlaws against The Rock and Mankind. 1647 01:16:12,434 --> 01:16:15,203 [crowd chanting] Rocky! Rocky! Rocky! 1648 01:16:15,270 --> 01:16:18,006 -[Lawler] Listen to these people. -[Cole] The millions and millions. 1649 01:16:18,507 --> 01:16:23,312 [chanting continues] Rocky! Rocky! Rocky! Rocky! Rocky! 1650 01:16:23,378 --> 01:16:28,984 Rocky! Rocky! Rocky! Rocky! Rocky! Rocky! 1651 01:16:29,051 --> 01:16:30,552 [Lawler] Boy, this is gonna be something. 1652 01:16:30,619 --> 01:16:31,553 [bell ringing] 1653 01:16:32,421 --> 01:16:34,723 [Cole] So it's going to be Rock now to start things off 1654 01:16:35,791 --> 01:16:38,360 against Mr. Ass of The New Age Outlaws. 1655 01:16:38,894 --> 01:16:42,130 [Lawler] Why is Mankind still wearing that stupid jacket? 1656 01:16:42,197 --> 01:16:43,432 [Cole] Team spirit. 1657 01:16:43,498 --> 01:16:44,666 [Lawler] Oh, please. 1658 01:16:44,733 --> 01:16:47,135 [Cole]Mankind told me earlier on he sorts of treats it like, 1659 01:16:47,202 --> 01:16:49,037 you know, his varsity letter jacket. 1660 01:16:49,104 --> 01:16:51,173 [Lawler] Well, I've heard of "smells like teen spirit," 1661 01:16:51,239 --> 01:16:52,841 and I'll bet that jacket smells. 1662 01:16:54,109 --> 01:16:55,978 [Cole] You can feel the tense. 1663 01:16:56,044 --> 01:16:58,347 Listen to-- Feel this crowd. Just feel the electricity. 1664 01:16:58,413 --> 01:16:59,381 Here we go! Here we go! 1665 01:16:59,448 --> 01:17:01,450 [Cole] And they lock up center of the ring now. 1666 01:17:01,516 --> 01:17:04,353 Rock and BA Billy Gunn. Side headlock now by The Rock. 1667 01:17:04,419 --> 01:17:06,555 Boy, these guys-- These are two of the greatest athletes, 1668 01:17:06,621 --> 01:17:08,924 in my opinion, in the entire WWE. 1669 01:17:10,993 --> 01:17:12,995 [Cole] Center of the ring now, Rock with a side headlock 1670 01:17:13,061 --> 01:17:16,431 on BA Billy Gunn to start things off. Tag Team Titles are on the line. 1671 01:17:16,498 --> 01:17:18,800 The big story here, Rock 'n' Sock Connection 1672 01:17:18,867 --> 01:17:20,936 together again for the very last time. 1673 01:17:21,003 --> 01:17:21,970 Rock whipped off the ropes. 1674 01:17:22,037 --> 01:17:25,340 Look at that big shoulder knockdown by the 275-pounder. 1675 01:17:25,407 --> 01:17:30,512 Up over the top. BA Billy Gunn leapfrogs and nice leg sweep by Billy Gunn. 1676 01:17:31,880 --> 01:17:33,915 Reversal, into the ropes. 1677 01:17:33,982 --> 01:17:37,319 Rock telecasted a little bit, but Rock with a clothesline. 1678 01:17:37,386 --> 01:17:38,387 [crowd cheering] 1679 01:17:39,287 --> 01:17:40,989 And The Rock with a right hand again. 1680 01:17:42,124 --> 01:17:44,393 Oh, and one for good measure. 1681 01:17:44,459 --> 01:17:47,462 [Lawler] I'm sure The Rock enjoys laying the smack down on Mr. Ass 1682 01:17:47,529 --> 01:17:48,897 because if you remember, 1683 01:17:48,964 --> 01:17:52,501 it was The New Age Outlaws that defeated The Rock 'n' Sock Connection 1684 01:17:52,567 --> 01:17:53,635 for the tag titles anyway. 1685 01:17:53,702 --> 01:17:55,670 -And they had a little help if I recall. -[Lawler] Ah. 1686 01:17:55,737 --> 01:17:57,472 Oh man. 1687 01:17:57,539 --> 01:17:59,408 [Cole] Neckbreaker. Mr. Ass. 1688 01:17:59,474 --> 01:18:00,642 Here's a quick cover now. 1689 01:18:00,709 --> 01:18:03,145 First of the matchup, two, kickout by The Rock. 1690 01:18:03,211 --> 01:18:04,646 That could've damaged the people's neck. 1691 01:18:06,481 --> 01:18:10,252 New Age Outlaws four-time WWE Tag Team Champions. 1692 01:18:10,318 --> 01:18:12,220 Went for the Famouser and The Rock countered. 1693 01:18:13,155 --> 01:18:14,723 Great move by The Rock. 1694 01:18:15,924 --> 01:18:17,059 [Lawler] Uh-oh. 1695 01:18:17,859 --> 01:18:18,860 [Cole] Oh! 1696 01:18:20,962 --> 01:18:22,931 And the Outlaws with a forearm now to the back 1697 01:18:22,998 --> 01:18:24,399 and The Rock now with a right hand, 1698 01:18:24,466 --> 01:18:26,268 trading blows now with The Road Dogg. 1699 01:18:26,334 --> 01:18:28,203 And from behind, Mr. Ass, 1700 01:18:28,270 --> 01:18:31,840 and here comes the Sock part of The Rock 'n' Sock Connection. 1701 01:18:31,907 --> 01:18:34,042 All four in the ring, and here we go now. 1702 01:18:34,109 --> 01:18:35,744 -[Lawler] Look at this! -[Cole] Bedlam! 1703 01:18:35,811 --> 01:18:39,481 Mankind and Road Dogg, Rock and Mr. Ass. 1704 01:18:42,284 --> 01:18:44,086 [Lawler] Wait a minute. Two referees in there. 1705 01:18:44,152 --> 01:18:46,121 -Two referees. -Trying to restore some order. 1706 01:18:48,056 --> 01:18:50,959 New authority by the officials here in the World Wrestling Entertainment. 1707 01:18:51,026 --> 01:18:53,395 [Lawler] They love to throw their weight around now too. 1708 01:18:54,029 --> 01:18:56,598 What are they trying to do, calm this thing down? 1709 01:18:57,265 --> 01:18:58,700 And Road Dogg with a right hand. 1710 01:18:58,767 --> 01:19:01,670 Mankind trying to get the jacket off and he's hung up now. 1711 01:19:03,105 --> 01:19:06,241 [Lawler] I told you he should've thrown that stupid Rock 'n' Sock jacket 1712 01:19:06,308 --> 01:19:08,376 away a long time ago like The Rock did his. 1713 01:19:08,443 --> 01:19:09,878 [Cole] Mankind with a right hand again. 1714 01:19:09,945 --> 01:19:13,115 You know, Mankind is going on emotion in this matchup, King. 1715 01:19:13,181 --> 01:19:16,585 He's been so emotional about this Rock 'n' Sock thing for weeks. 1716 01:19:18,086 --> 01:19:19,921 [Lawler] Yeah, he better be emotional this Sunday 1717 01:19:19,988 --> 01:19:21,356 because he's going to get a chance to… 1718 01:19:21,423 --> 01:19:23,492 Well, tonight he's teaming up with The Rock. 1719 01:19:23,558 --> 01:19:25,694 Sunday, he's going to get a chance to meet Mr. Rocko. 1720 01:19:26,194 --> 01:19:28,964 [Cole] And Val Venis at No Mercy Sunday night. 1721 01:19:29,764 --> 01:19:31,967 Road Dogg in trouble, [indistinct]. 1722 01:19:32,033 --> 01:19:33,602 -Oh man. -[Lawler] Man. 1723 01:19:33,668 --> 01:19:35,570 [Cole] Knee to the face of The Road Dogg. 1724 01:19:35,637 --> 01:19:37,139 [Lawler] That looked like a train wreck. 1725 01:19:38,273 --> 01:19:39,274 [Cole] Now look at him. 1726 01:19:39,341 --> 01:19:42,477 Mankind juking and jiving middle of the ring, 1727 01:19:42,544 --> 01:19:44,679 left hand now to the cheek of Road Dogg. 1728 01:19:44,746 --> 01:19:46,815 Here's another one, flush on the side of the head. 1729 01:19:46,882 --> 01:19:47,816 [Lawler] Look at this. 1730 01:19:47,883 --> 01:19:49,384 Doesn't he do anything original? 1731 01:19:49,451 --> 01:19:51,520 He's trying to steal The Road Dogg's gimmick now. 1732 01:19:51,586 --> 01:19:53,088 -[Cole] And Road Dogg… -[Lawler laughs] 1733 01:19:53,155 --> 01:19:55,323 [Cole] Oh man, low blow by The Dogg 1734 01:19:55,390 --> 01:19:57,359 and now The Dogg is going to show him how it's done. 1735 01:19:58,026 --> 01:20:01,496 [Lawler] I think Road Dogg hit Mankind right in Mr. Socko 1736 01:20:01,563 --> 01:20:03,064 and he's down, he's down. 1737 01:20:03,131 --> 01:20:04,132 I think Mankind's more down 1738 01:20:04,199 --> 01:20:06,434 from that low blow than he is from the left hands. 1739 01:20:06,501 --> 01:20:07,335 [Lawler screams] 1740 01:20:07,402 --> 01:20:11,006 [Cole] Road Dogg with a big right hand thundering off the forehead of Mankind. 1741 01:20:11,072 --> 01:20:14,476 And here comes a little bit of Shake, Rattle, and Roll and The Dogg. 1742 01:20:14,543 --> 01:20:15,777 [Lawler] That's the way you do it. 1743 01:20:17,145 --> 01:20:18,480 Keep him down. Hit him. 1744 01:20:20,282 --> 01:20:23,118 -[Lawler] Uh-oh. -[Cole] Road Dogg setting Mankind up now. 1745 01:20:24,052 --> 01:20:25,287 -What the hell? -Wait a minute. 1746 01:20:25,353 --> 01:20:27,889 -Look at Mankind's underwear. -And Rock with a clothesline. 1747 01:20:27,956 --> 01:20:29,691 Referee's back was turned. 1748 01:20:29,758 --> 01:20:31,793 Mankind's wearing striped underwear. 1749 01:20:31,860 --> 01:20:34,362 -Rock just flattened Road Dogg. -Look at that. 1750 01:20:35,330 --> 01:20:36,598 He's got striped underwear. 1751 01:20:37,199 --> 01:20:39,634 [Cole] And Road Dogg now in trouble. 1752 01:20:39,701 --> 01:20:43,271 Rock hammering away. Tag Team Titles are on the line. 1753 01:20:44,606 --> 01:20:47,943 The Rock 'n' Sock Connection against The New Age Outlaws. 1754 01:20:48,009 --> 01:20:50,312 For the last time. Every time you say Rock 'n' Sock Connection, 1755 01:20:50,378 --> 01:20:52,848 please add "for the last time." 1756 01:20:52,914 --> 01:20:53,748 [crowd] Rocky! 1757 01:20:53,815 --> 01:20:54,716 [Lawler] Thank God. 1758 01:20:54,783 --> 01:20:57,252 [Cole] Listen to the crowd chanting The Rock's name. 1759 01:20:59,487 --> 01:21:01,389 Road Dogg ducks underneath the clothesline attempt 1760 01:21:01,456 --> 01:21:04,793 and there's a right hand by The Dogg, and he's firing away again. 1761 01:21:05,427 --> 01:21:07,662 Oh, what an elbow by The Rock. 1762 01:21:07,729 --> 01:21:09,931 Flush in the face of The Road Dogg. 1763 01:21:09,998 --> 01:21:11,967 [Lawler] He's looking up to the millions and mill… 1764 01:21:12,033 --> 01:21:14,703 well, and the dozens of Mankind's fans. 1765 01:21:16,137 --> 01:21:17,505 -[Cole] And-- -[Lawler] Look at this. 1766 01:21:18,273 --> 01:21:19,474 [Cole] You got to admit, King, 1767 01:21:19,541 --> 01:21:22,844 The Rock 'n' Sock Connection working well together. 1768 01:21:22,911 --> 01:21:25,380 Well, I think The Road Dogg may have a broken nose here. Oh. 1769 01:21:26,414 --> 01:21:27,716 [Cole] Mankind with a right hand. 1770 01:21:27,782 --> 01:21:30,385 Road Dogg whipped across the ring, into the turnbuckle, 1771 01:21:30,452 --> 01:21:32,287 elbow now to the face of Mankind. 1772 01:21:32,354 --> 01:21:33,788 -Look out. -Oh, double clothesline 1773 01:21:33,855 --> 01:21:35,924 by both men and both men are down. 1774 01:21:35,991 --> 01:21:36,825 [Lawler] Uh-oh. 1775 01:21:37,525 --> 01:21:39,861 [Cole] And the referee begins the count here. 1776 01:21:41,429 --> 01:21:43,698 Which man will be able to get to his feet first? 1777 01:21:46,534 --> 01:21:48,503 [Lawler] Michael, I've been told another update. 1778 01:21:48,570 --> 01:21:50,005 Triple H is almost here. 1779 01:21:50,071 --> 01:21:51,106 He's on his way back. 1780 01:21:52,274 --> 01:21:55,243 [Cole] And here now Mr. Ass, right hands, into the ring. 1781 01:21:55,310 --> 01:21:57,946 Mankind off the ropes, elbow… 1782 01:21:58,013 --> 01:21:59,915 -Look at that. -…and he caught The Rock as well. 1783 01:21:59,981 --> 01:22:00,849 [Lawler] Uh-oh. 1784 01:22:01,349 --> 01:22:03,251 Might have been a mistake there, Mr. Ass. 1785 01:22:04,085 --> 01:22:07,255 -Look at that! Oh! -[Cole] Piledriver, piledriver on Mankind. 1786 01:22:07,322 --> 01:22:08,456 It could be over. 1787 01:22:08,523 --> 01:22:10,825 Here's the cover and Rock breaks up the count. 1788 01:22:12,360 --> 01:22:13,428 [Lawler] He retaliated. 1789 01:22:14,663 --> 01:22:16,498 [Cole] Well, Mr. Ass had that one coming. 1790 01:22:17,465 --> 01:22:20,268 And now The New Age Outlaws with a double-team on Mankind. 1791 01:22:20,335 --> 01:22:21,469 [Lawler] Here you go. 1792 01:22:22,337 --> 01:22:24,539 This is why these guys are the Tag Team Champions. 1793 01:22:24,606 --> 01:22:26,441 [Cole] They're taking control of this matchup, 1794 01:22:27,676 --> 01:22:32,480 neutralizing Mankind in the corner. And Road Dogg goes for the leg. 1795 01:22:34,182 --> 01:22:36,618 Oh, what a dropkick to the side of the head. 1796 01:22:37,185 --> 01:22:38,620 He really got up there with that one. 1797 01:22:39,354 --> 01:22:41,489 [Cole] And the crowd now chanting The Rock's name, 1798 01:22:41,556 --> 01:22:44,192 trying to gain momentum for The Rock 'n' Sock Connection 1799 01:22:44,259 --> 01:22:47,329 together for the very last time here on SmackDown. 1800 01:22:47,395 --> 01:22:48,296 [Lawler] Thank goodness. 1801 01:22:48,363 --> 01:22:51,099 I hear a few dozen people chanting "Mankind" too. 1802 01:22:51,166 --> 01:22:53,435 [Cole] Well, look at the Tag Team Champions, though, King, 1803 01:22:54,102 --> 01:22:56,137 working so well together. 1804 01:22:56,204 --> 01:23:00,175 Quick tags, keeping each other fresh as they wear down Mankind in the corner. 1805 01:23:01,076 --> 01:23:02,911 [Lawler] I think that The New Age Outlaws, 1806 01:23:02,978 --> 01:23:05,046 they may be the best-coordinated… Uh-oh. 1807 01:23:05,113 --> 01:23:07,682 …may be the best-coordinated tag team ever. 1808 01:23:07,749 --> 01:23:10,251 Next time you wave at the ref use all your fingers though. 1809 01:23:10,318 --> 01:23:11,519 [Cole] Mankind into the corner. 1810 01:23:11,586 --> 01:23:14,356 -Look out now. Mr. Ass. Nobody home. -[Lawler] Oh no! 1811 01:23:15,056 --> 01:23:17,459 -[Lawler] Oh no. -[Cole] And Mankind, face-first. 1812 01:23:18,693 --> 01:23:23,431 Mankind seriously needs to make a tag to his tag team partner The Rock here. 1813 01:23:23,498 --> 01:23:24,833 [Lawler] Yeah, for the last time. 1814 01:23:27,102 --> 01:23:29,871 [Cole] Can Mr. Ass get to his corner and The Road Dogg? 1815 01:23:31,272 --> 01:23:34,175 Billy Gunn desperately holding on to Mankind. 1816 01:23:35,643 --> 01:23:38,313 [Lawler] WWE Tag Team titles at stake here. 1817 01:23:39,247 --> 01:23:41,049 [Cole] It doesn't get much bigger than this. 1818 01:23:41,116 --> 01:23:42,817 Mankind, can he get to The Rock? 1819 01:23:42,884 --> 01:23:44,352 -Can he get there? He does. -He did it. 1820 01:23:44,419 --> 01:23:47,522 And here comes The Rock, and listen to this crowd. 1821 01:23:47,589 --> 01:23:50,425 Exploding. The Rock with right hands. 1822 01:23:50,492 --> 01:23:53,328 And The Rock has single-handedly-- 1823 01:23:53,395 --> 01:23:56,998 Look out! Rock Bottom! Rock Bottom! Rock Bottom! 1824 01:23:57,065 --> 01:23:58,733 Cover. Road Dogg breaks the count. 1825 01:24:00,168 --> 01:24:03,471 The Rock planted Mr. Ass with the Rock Bottom. 1826 01:24:05,140 --> 01:24:07,876 Mankind! Mankind connected. 1827 01:24:07,942 --> 01:24:09,978 Here's the cover now. Two… 1828 01:24:10,045 --> 01:24:13,415 And Mr. Ass just got the shoulder up, just got the shoulder up 1829 01:24:13,481 --> 01:24:15,884 as The Rock and Road Dogg battle outside the ring. 1830 01:24:15,950 --> 01:24:17,452 -And look at this, King. -[Lawler] Oh no. 1831 01:24:17,519 --> 01:24:19,454 -[Cole] Mr. Socko. -[Lawler] It's Mr. Socko. 1832 01:24:19,521 --> 01:24:22,123 -[Cole] It's Socko! -[Lawler] That stinkin', smelly sock! 1833 01:24:22,757 --> 01:24:24,893 [Cole] Down the throat of The Road Dogg. 1834 01:24:24,959 --> 01:24:27,128 -[Lawler] Uh-oh, look out. -[Cole] And from behind Mr. Ass. 1835 01:24:28,596 --> 01:24:30,265 Referee down as well. 1836 01:24:30,331 --> 01:24:32,634 -Referee Earl Hebner knocked down. -[Lawler] Look at the ref. 1837 01:24:33,334 --> 01:24:36,304 [Cole] Famouser! Famouser! Mr. Ass connected. 1838 01:24:37,205 --> 01:24:38,339 -Where's the ref? -Hooks the leg… 1839 01:24:38,406 --> 01:24:39,841 -One, two… -[Lawler] Look at this! 1840 01:24:39,908 --> 01:24:41,009 [Cole] And wait a minute! 1841 01:24:41,609 --> 01:24:43,144 That's Crash Holly in the ring. 1842 01:24:43,211 --> 01:24:45,680 [Lawler] He has a… He's got a club or something, look out. 1843 01:24:45,747 --> 01:24:49,217 [Cole] Hardcore Holly with that gold championship 1844 01:24:49,284 --> 01:24:51,119 into the face of Mr. Ass. 1845 01:24:52,287 --> 01:24:55,356 Mankind-- Mankind is covered in the ring. 1846 01:24:56,991 --> 01:24:58,026 -[Lawler] No. -Wait a minute. 1847 01:24:58,093 --> 01:25:00,929 -[Lawler] Mr. Ass is covered. -[Cole] One, two, yes! 1848 01:25:00,995 --> 01:25:01,863 [Lawler] Wait a minute… 1849 01:25:01,930 --> 01:25:05,733 [Cole] The Rock 'n' Sock Connection are Tag Team Champions. 1850 01:25:05,800 --> 01:25:09,070 [announcer] Your winners and the new World Wrestling Entertainment 1851 01:25:09,137 --> 01:25:11,940 Tag Team Champions, 1852 01:25:12,006 --> 01:25:15,477 The Rock and Mankind! 1853 01:25:15,543 --> 01:25:17,779 [Lawler] Well, there's good news and there's bad news. 1854 01:25:17,846 --> 01:25:19,781 The good news is that… 1855 01:25:20,815 --> 01:25:23,384 well, that Mankind is-- they're the champions 1856 01:25:23,451 --> 01:25:27,155 but the bad news is that Rock is a champion too. 1857 01:25:27,222 --> 01:25:29,958 ["Wreck" playing] 1858 01:25:30,024 --> 01:25:31,459 He don't look like he's very happy. 1859 01:25:31,526 --> 01:25:33,228 [Cole] Well, The Rock is not celebrating. 1860 01:25:33,294 --> 01:25:35,730 You know, he said tonight was going to be the last time 1861 01:25:35,797 --> 01:25:37,832 for The Rock 'n' Sock Connection. 1862 01:25:37,899 --> 01:25:38,733 Rock… 1863 01:25:38,800 --> 01:25:42,237 How can it be now, King? They're Tag Team Champions. 1864 01:25:42,303 --> 01:25:44,072 [Lawler] What about that, Rock? 1865 01:25:44,139 --> 01:25:46,441 Look at the look on Rock… Oh, look at Mankind. 1866 01:25:46,508 --> 01:25:47,575 He's beside himself. 1867 01:25:48,109 --> 01:25:50,078 [Cole] Mankind is celebrating 1868 01:25:50,144 --> 01:25:51,513 and The Rock… 1869 01:25:51,579 --> 01:25:53,615 [Lawler] Lookit, Mankind is going crazy. 1870 01:25:56,284 --> 01:26:00,455 [Cole] The Rock 'n' Sock Connection are on top of the tag team world again. 1871 01:26:00,522 --> 01:26:04,492 [Lawler] Oh no. Please don't tell me that The Rock 'n' Sock Connection still lives. 1872 01:26:05,860 --> 01:26:07,028 Oh, please. 1873 01:26:09,797 --> 01:26:10,965 Wait a minute, maybe… 1874 01:26:11,032 --> 01:26:13,368 I'm telling you, Rock is not happy about this. 1875 01:26:13,434 --> 01:26:16,137 This was supposed to be the last time these two ever, 1876 01:26:16,204 --> 01:26:17,906 and I mean ever teamed up. 1877 01:26:17,972 --> 01:26:21,142 Well, that ain't going to be the case, King, because they're champs. 1878 01:26:21,776 --> 01:26:22,644 [Lawler] Look at Mank-- 1879 01:26:22,710 --> 01:26:24,245 -Oh, there's-- Triple H is back. -He's back. 1880 01:26:24,312 --> 01:26:26,814 The champion's back from the medical center, 1881 01:26:26,881 --> 01:26:28,783 being helped to the arena by Chyna. 1882 01:26:30,051 --> 01:26:31,052 [Lawler] Oh my God. 1883 01:26:31,119 --> 01:26:33,855 I cannot believe that he's come from the hospital straight h… 1884 01:26:34,656 --> 01:26:37,759 He's in no condition to be… to be here. 1885 01:26:39,060 --> 01:26:40,094 [Cole] Hey, hey. 1886 01:26:40,161 --> 01:26:41,930 [indistinct chatter] 1887 01:26:41,996 --> 01:26:43,398 [crowd cheering] 1888 01:26:43,464 --> 01:26:44,899 Yeah, take a good look at it. 1889 01:26:45,400 --> 01:26:48,670 Take a good look. This is what you did to me, all right? 1890 01:26:49,304 --> 01:26:53,441 This-this-this belt, it doesn't mean my life. 1891 01:26:53,508 --> 01:26:55,777 It's not worth my life to me. 1892 01:26:55,843 --> 01:26:58,613 Obviously it is to you. And look, you've won. 1893 01:27:00,114 --> 01:27:01,783 I don't want it this way. 1894 01:27:01,849 --> 01:27:03,318 You're going to get it this way. 1895 01:27:03,384 --> 01:27:04,819 Here's your championship. Take it. 1896 01:27:04,886 --> 01:27:07,188 -Hope that makes you happy, Stone. -[grunts] 1897 01:27:07,255 --> 01:27:08,089 [Cole] Hey! 1898 01:27:08,156 --> 01:27:09,824 Oh my God. Triple H… 1899 01:27:09,891 --> 01:27:12,660 -[Lawler] What is this? -[Cole] He's attacked Austin. 1900 01:27:12,727 --> 01:27:15,830 [grunting] 1901 01:27:15,897 --> 01:27:16,864 [Lawler] Wha… 1902 01:27:17,365 --> 01:27:18,233 How is he… 1903 01:27:18,299 --> 01:27:19,300 What the… what the… 1904 01:27:20,635 --> 01:27:23,271 Oh my… Look at what he's doing. 1905 01:27:23,338 --> 01:27:24,872 [Cole] Wait, wait, what's he doing? 1906 01:27:24,939 --> 01:27:27,108 What's he doing to his face? Oh my God! 1907 01:27:28,109 --> 01:27:29,877 [Lawler] He peeled his face off. 1908 01:27:29,944 --> 01:27:32,780 [Cole] Triple H is… That's where the… 1909 01:27:33,648 --> 01:27:34,816 Oh man. 1910 01:27:37,218 --> 01:27:39,921 -Was it just makeup, King? -You stupid son of a bitch! 1911 01:27:39,988 --> 01:27:44,692 This title means more to me than it ever, ever will to you. 1912 01:27:44,759 --> 01:27:46,327 [crowd jeering] 1913 01:27:46,394 --> 01:27:48,029 [spits]