1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:03,000 [intro music playing] 2 00:00:14,799 --> 00:00:17,466 [Triple H] I'll tell you what, as the holidays approach, 3 00:00:17,533 --> 00:00:20,233 I definitely am getting in the holiday spirit. Are you? 4 00:00:20,300 --> 00:00:21,266 Oh, can't you tell? 5 00:00:21,333 --> 00:00:25,200 I've got my Santa hat on, we've got all the decorations. 6 00:00:25,266 --> 00:00:27,533 Thank you very much for helping me decorate the tree. 7 00:00:27,599 --> 00:00:29,533 Oh, you know, it the least I could do. 8 00:00:29,599 --> 00:00:32,066 But everybody else in the WWE 9 00:00:32,133 --> 00:00:34,266 just doesn't seem to have any holiday spirit, I mean… 10 00:00:34,333 --> 00:00:36,100 -They don't. -What's going on with that? 11 00:00:36,166 --> 00:00:40,333 I don't know. I guess we're gonna be the ones to have to give as always. 12 00:00:40,400 --> 00:00:42,500 As always. Give, give, give. That's all we ever do. 13 00:00:42,566 --> 00:00:45,133 Give, give, give, that's all we do. The McMahon-Helmsley era. 14 00:00:45,199 --> 00:00:46,333 Well, I'll tell you what, 15 00:00:46,400 --> 00:00:48,500 the McMahon-Helmsley era, as of right now, 16 00:00:48,566 --> 00:00:51,099 is gonna start giving until it hurts. 17 00:00:51,166 --> 00:00:53,166 -Ooh. -Starting right here tonight. 18 00:00:53,866 --> 00:00:54,866 I got a feeling… 19 00:00:55,566 --> 00:00:58,800 this is gonna be a very Raw Christmas show. 20 00:00:59,466 --> 00:01:00,533 -All right. -It is. 21 00:01:00,599 --> 00:01:03,000 -Raw Christmas. -Shut up. 22 00:01:03,066 --> 00:01:05,233 -Rodney, could you get me water, please? -Oh, sure. 23 00:01:05,300 --> 00:01:07,300 Go get it, monkey, and hurry, too. 24 00:01:08,166 --> 00:01:10,166 ["Thorn in Your Eye" playing] 25 00:01:14,200 --> 00:01:16,733 ♪ It's my life in the box in front of me ♪ 26 00:01:16,800 --> 00:01:19,399 ♪ Taking junk in my arms Is the soul of me ♪ 27 00:01:19,466 --> 00:01:22,166 ♪ You walk by Eyes can see me laying face down ♪ 28 00:01:27,600 --> 00:01:30,300 ♪ Why am I the thorn in your eye? ♪ 29 00:01:31,466 --> 00:01:33,466 [audience cheering] 30 00:01:33,533 --> 00:01:35,766 -[rock music playing] -[fireworks whistling] 31 00:02:01,466 --> 00:02:05,566 [Ross] Happy holidays, everybody, and welcome to WWE Raw, 32 00:02:05,633 --> 00:02:10,000 live from the sold-out Compaq Center deep in the heart of Texas, 33 00:02:10,066 --> 00:02:11,266 we are in Houston. 34 00:02:11,333 --> 00:02:13,733 I'm Jim Ross alongside Michael Hayes. 35 00:02:13,799 --> 00:02:17,966 Jerry Lawler is in Los Angeles tonight for the premiere of Man On The Moon. 36 00:02:18,033 --> 00:02:21,000 And it sounds like, Michael, that it's gonna be a very 37 00:02:21,066 --> 00:02:25,466 Raw Christmas show according to Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley 38 00:02:25,533 --> 00:02:26,533 and her husband. 39 00:02:26,600 --> 00:02:28,600 ["This is a Test" playing] 40 00:02:32,900 --> 00:02:34,633 -[bell dings] -[audience cheering] 41 00:02:34,700 --> 00:02:40,033 [Lilian] Making his way to the ring, weighing in at 282 pounds, Test. 42 00:02:41,799 --> 00:02:44,633 [Ross] Test coming out with that protective covering on his nose. 43 00:02:44,700 --> 00:02:47,933 His nose was re-broken last Thursday night on SmackDown 44 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:50,266 as we take you back to last Thursday night. 45 00:02:50,333 --> 00:02:53,033 It was Kurt Angle and Test going one-on-one 46 00:02:53,100 --> 00:02:56,366 and Test got disqualified by Stephanie McMahon, Michael, 47 00:02:56,433 --> 00:02:57,700 for using a planted fist. 48 00:02:57,766 --> 00:02:59,533 [Hayes] Well, I applaud Stephanie's efforts, 49 00:02:59,600 --> 00:03:01,966 trying to enforce the rules around here. 50 00:03:02,033 --> 00:03:04,799 Somebody's got to take control. Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley… 51 00:03:04,866 --> 00:03:07,400 -[Ross] It's a set-up. -[Hayes] It was a set-up? 52 00:03:07,466 --> 00:03:10,533 [Ross] Big time set up that Stephanie-- The shot right there. 53 00:03:11,200 --> 00:03:13,500 Triple H with one big shot right to the nose, 54 00:03:13,566 --> 00:03:17,466 re-broke Test's nose and Test is here tonight 55 00:03:17,533 --> 00:03:20,566 ready to compete, we're not sure against whom, 56 00:03:20,633 --> 00:03:23,033 with a protective covering on that broken nose. 57 00:03:23,100 --> 00:03:25,166 You gotta hand it to Test. He's got a lot of guts. 58 00:03:25,233 --> 00:03:27,466 [Lilian] And his opponent in this handicap match… 59 00:03:27,533 --> 00:03:28,799 [Ross] What? Handicap? 60 00:03:28,866 --> 00:03:31,133 [Lilian] …the New Age Outlaws. 61 00:03:31,200 --> 00:03:34,166 -[audience cheering] -[Ross] Oh, the hell is that about? 62 00:03:34,233 --> 00:03:35,966 ["Oh, You Didn't Know?" playing] 63 00:03:38,066 --> 00:03:44,333 ♪ Your ass better call somebody ♪ 64 00:03:45,799 --> 00:03:48,799 [Ross] Well, here comes Test's Christmas present 65 00:03:48,866 --> 00:03:52,733 from the McMahon-Helmsley era, a handicap match. 66 00:03:54,666 --> 00:03:56,100 [Dogg] You're damn right. 67 00:03:57,100 --> 00:04:00,500 When you say it's me, it's me. 68 00:04:01,366 --> 00:04:04,466 It's the D-O, double G. 69 00:04:05,933 --> 00:04:08,500 Rolling once again with the B-A double D! 70 00:04:09,899 --> 00:04:13,433 By the way, happy birthday to Nancy. 71 00:04:16,366 --> 00:04:19,666 [Ross] I cannot believe that the McMahon-Helmsley era, 72 00:04:19,733 --> 00:04:21,866 we thought it was bad Thursday night on SmackDown. 73 00:04:21,933 --> 00:04:24,166 Folks, I don't think we've seen nothing yet. 74 00:04:24,233 --> 00:04:26,300 -This is a handicap match. -[Dogg] Cut the music. 75 00:04:26,366 --> 00:04:27,733 [Ross] The Outlaws against Test. 76 00:04:29,200 --> 00:04:30,933 [Hayes] Test was bragging all last week. 77 00:04:31,000 --> 00:04:34,766 Now, I know that you are well aware 78 00:04:35,766 --> 00:04:39,633 but I wanna let all these blithering idiots here in Texas know… 79 00:04:39,700 --> 00:04:41,766 [audience booing] 80 00:04:45,266 --> 00:04:49,200 …that myself and badass Billy Gunn 81 00:04:49,266 --> 00:04:54,766 are the WWE Tag Team Champions of the world. 82 00:04:55,700 --> 00:04:58,099 -[Ross] Oh, here comes Mr. Ass. -[bell dinging] 83 00:04:58,166 --> 00:04:59,700 And it's gonna be the New Age Outlaws. 84 00:04:59,766 --> 00:05:03,233 They are the tag champions in a handicap match against Test. 85 00:05:03,300 --> 00:05:05,433 Test, about a little over a month ago, 86 00:05:05,500 --> 00:05:07,366 was scheduled to marry Stephanie McMahon 87 00:05:07,433 --> 00:05:10,400 in that very ring in Anaheim, California, 88 00:05:10,466 --> 00:05:12,833 that did not happen thanks to Triple H. 89 00:05:12,900 --> 00:05:15,166 [Hayes] That's Test's big problem here, JR. 90 00:05:15,233 --> 00:05:18,833 He doesn't realize it's over between himself and Stephanie. 91 00:05:18,900 --> 00:05:21,700 Uh, hello, get a clue. She's married to Triple H. 92 00:05:22,666 --> 00:05:25,166 [Ross] I'll tell you what though. You gotta hand it to Test 93 00:05:25,233 --> 00:05:28,433 for even being here to compete against whomever here tonight. 94 00:05:28,500 --> 00:05:31,633 He had no idea this was gonna be a handicap match 95 00:05:31,700 --> 00:05:34,133 and also here tonight, I know that The Rock 96 00:05:34,200 --> 00:05:35,466 is scheduled to be here-- 97 00:05:35,533 --> 00:05:37,099 Wait a minute. Well, there's… 98 00:05:37,733 --> 00:05:40,333 Edge and Christian, The Hardys, they're were scheduled to be… 99 00:05:41,733 --> 00:05:45,000 at Test's wedding to Stephanie several weeks ago. 100 00:05:45,066 --> 00:05:48,733 These guys are concerned, as we all should be, about Test's welfare. 101 00:05:48,800 --> 00:05:51,333 And that dropkick got Test right in the nose. 102 00:05:51,400 --> 00:05:54,166 [Hayes] And I don't know if that noseguard did Test any good there. 103 00:05:54,233 --> 00:05:56,266 [Ross] And there's a cover and Test kicked out. 104 00:05:56,333 --> 00:05:58,366 [Hayes] I heard at the dressing room all week long, 105 00:05:58,433 --> 00:06:01,766 Test was bragging about, had Triple H not turned on him last week, 106 00:06:01,833 --> 00:06:03,466 Test could've taken out the Outlaws. 107 00:06:03,533 --> 00:06:05,733 -[Ross] Oh. -[Hayes] He's got his opportunity. 108 00:06:05,800 --> 00:06:08,900 [Ross] Right now, Test is gonna fight two men 109 00:06:08,966 --> 00:06:11,833 and they are the finest tag team in the history of the WWE, 110 00:06:11,900 --> 00:06:15,466 The New Age Outlaws, and they are doing a number on Test. 111 00:06:15,533 --> 00:06:18,400 And you gotta believe that Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley 112 00:06:18,466 --> 00:06:21,500 and her husband, Triple H, are loving this. 113 00:06:21,566 --> 00:06:22,400 Hey! 114 00:06:23,000 --> 00:06:25,099 [Ross] And I'll tell you what, it was a chaotic ride 115 00:06:25,166 --> 00:06:26,599 Thursday night on SmackDown, 116 00:06:27,700 --> 00:06:31,533 and that nose exposed, and again, the shot right to the broken nose of Test. 117 00:06:31,599 --> 00:06:33,299 [audience shouting] 118 00:06:35,200 --> 00:06:38,866 Stephanie and Triple H flexed their corporate muscle 119 00:06:38,933 --> 00:06:41,466 and their power on Thursday night. 120 00:06:41,533 --> 00:06:43,333 I can attest to that personally. 121 00:06:43,400 --> 00:06:45,666 [Hayes] I'll bet you can, JR. And one has to wonder… 122 00:06:45,733 --> 00:06:47,000 [Ross] Come on. That's enough. 123 00:06:47,833 --> 00:06:52,266 [Hayes] …what do the Helmsleys plan on giving everybody here in the WWE tonight? 124 00:06:53,333 --> 00:06:55,299 [Ross] Who knows? Who knows what's gonna happen? 125 00:06:55,366 --> 00:06:57,666 I don't know if the Compaq Center is gonna be standing 126 00:06:57,733 --> 00:06:59,466 by the time this night is over. 127 00:06:59,533 --> 00:07:02,400 We are live, anything can happen when we are live 128 00:07:02,466 --> 00:07:05,400 and Triple H and Stephanie are in charge. 129 00:07:06,866 --> 00:07:09,066 -[Hayes] Oh! -[Ross] What a move there by Test, 130 00:07:09,133 --> 00:07:13,099 using the Outlaws' own momentum to execute a double DDT. 131 00:07:13,833 --> 00:07:15,233 [Hayes] This is Test's opportunity, 132 00:07:15,299 --> 00:07:17,599 if he's gonna get up and make any kind of offensive threat 133 00:07:17,666 --> 00:07:18,900 against the Outlaws. 134 00:07:18,966 --> 00:07:21,066 [audience cheering] 135 00:07:21,133 --> 00:07:25,366 [Ross] Test is gonna fight right back. He's fighting back for all he's got. 136 00:07:25,433 --> 00:07:27,700 You gotta hand it to this guy. He got his heart broken 137 00:07:27,766 --> 00:07:30,333 and soul bruised when that wedding was… 138 00:07:31,866 --> 00:07:35,500 abruptly interrupted a month or so ago. 139 00:07:35,566 --> 00:07:37,466 And a Gutwrench into a Powerbomb. 140 00:07:38,333 --> 00:07:41,833 He's fought back through a broken nose. It was re-broken again Thursday night. 141 00:07:42,566 --> 00:07:46,233 Pumphandle into a slam and-- Oh, there's a dropkick. 142 00:07:46,299 --> 00:07:48,700 A dropkick by Mr. Ass. 143 00:07:48,766 --> 00:07:52,433 And Test kicked out again and The Outlaws can't believe it. 144 00:07:52,500 --> 00:07:54,266 [Hayes] I can't believe it myself. 145 00:07:56,633 --> 00:07:59,166 [Ross] Test and Stephanie, their wedding, 146 00:07:59,900 --> 00:08:01,866 we had thought about it, we had planned on it, 147 00:08:01,933 --> 00:08:04,799 we looked forward to it for weeks and weeks, and weeks. 148 00:08:04,866 --> 00:08:08,633 [Hayes] JR, you can't have a wedding when the bride-to-be is already a bride. 149 00:08:08,700 --> 00:08:09,700 [Ross] I got that. 150 00:08:10,366 --> 00:08:13,299 And that wedding-- Come on. They're taking off that protective nose… 151 00:08:14,099 --> 00:08:16,733 That covering on Test, 152 00:08:16,799 --> 00:08:20,233 and now-- Again, driving Test's face, 153 00:08:20,299 --> 00:08:22,833 his nose more specifically, right into the canvas. 154 00:08:23,966 --> 00:08:25,500 -[bell dings] -And the Outlaws 155 00:08:25,566 --> 00:08:27,033 have done the damage to Test. 156 00:08:27,099 --> 00:08:31,266 [Lilian] Here's your winner, the New Age Outlaws. 157 00:08:31,333 --> 00:08:33,466 [Ross] I hope Stephanie and Triple H are happy. 158 00:08:34,166 --> 00:08:36,466 [Hayes] Well, this is any indication of what we could… 159 00:08:37,299 --> 00:08:39,199 Merry Christmas, Test. 160 00:08:39,266 --> 00:08:40,633 [both laughing] 161 00:08:41,900 --> 00:08:44,000 -[knocking on door] -Come in. 162 00:08:44,066 --> 00:08:46,366 -[man] He's got it. -[man 2] We got it right here. 163 00:08:46,433 --> 00:08:48,133 -Oh, hey… -[man] Posse comes through again. 164 00:08:48,199 --> 00:08:49,733 -Great job. -What now? 165 00:08:49,800 --> 00:08:53,100 -Just like you wanted. -You enjoyed that match, right? 166 00:08:53,166 --> 00:08:55,733 -You had fun watching Test… -Yeah, very nice. Very nice. 167 00:08:55,800 --> 00:08:58,133 You guys are friends with Test. 168 00:08:58,199 --> 00:09:01,733 You guys are all really close friends and brothers. 169 00:09:01,800 --> 00:09:04,266 Yeah, we're all friends and brothers and to be quite honest, 170 00:09:04,333 --> 00:09:06,066 we're sick and tired of fighting each other. 171 00:09:06,133 --> 00:09:07,033 Ridiculous. 172 00:09:07,100 --> 00:09:10,400 Considering it's Christmas time, we'd appreciate if you stopped the games. 173 00:09:11,133 --> 00:09:12,133 What? 174 00:09:13,133 --> 00:09:14,199 [chuckles] 175 00:09:15,333 --> 00:09:17,900 I'm feeling butterflies when you do that to me. 176 00:09:17,966 --> 00:09:19,733 That's a good idea, though. 177 00:09:19,800 --> 00:09:22,500 I'll tell you what, she got a heck of an idea. 178 00:09:22,566 --> 00:09:25,766 We're gonna have a little match tonight and I understand, guys. 179 00:09:25,833 --> 00:09:27,300 No more games, okay? 180 00:09:27,366 --> 00:09:31,033 It's gonna be Edge and Matt 181 00:09:31,100 --> 00:09:32,866 versus Christian and Jeff. 182 00:09:32,933 --> 00:09:36,400 [Stephanie] There you go. The winners versus the losers. 183 00:09:36,466 --> 00:09:38,900 -That isn't right. -[Triple H] Right. Right. 184 00:09:38,966 --> 00:09:42,199 Hey, don't just stand around. Go get ready. 185 00:09:42,266 --> 00:09:44,400 -[Stephanie] Go, go. -[Triple H] Go on. 186 00:09:44,466 --> 00:09:47,666 Hey, guys, Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas. 187 00:09:47,733 --> 00:09:49,199 [Ross] I don't believe this. 188 00:09:51,366 --> 00:09:53,100 -Hi, Kurt. -[Kurt] How you doing, Stephanie? 189 00:09:53,166 --> 00:09:55,066 -I'm great. -[Kurt] Good, good. 190 00:09:55,133 --> 00:09:59,666 You know, it's so rare that we have a real Olympic gold medalist… 191 00:09:59,733 --> 00:10:01,699 -Thank you very much. -[Stephanie] …in our midst. 192 00:10:01,766 --> 00:10:04,000 -Wow, that's impressive. -It is impressive. 193 00:10:04,066 --> 00:10:06,333 -You're still undefeated, aren't you? -Yes, I am. 194 00:10:06,400 --> 00:10:08,366 Undefeated. I'll tell you what. You know what? 195 00:10:09,333 --> 00:10:12,633 It's probably time for you to step up to the next level there, tough guy. 196 00:10:12,699 --> 00:10:14,333 -Okay. Yeah. -Right. 197 00:10:14,400 --> 00:10:17,233 You get to test out those three eyes tonight, 198 00:10:17,300 --> 00:10:19,733 because you're gonna get in the ring with Viscera. 199 00:10:19,800 --> 00:10:21,733 -[Stephanie] Viscera? -[Kurt] Viscera? 200 00:10:21,800 --> 00:10:24,066 [Triple H] Yeah, Viscera. Merry Christmas. 201 00:10:24,133 --> 00:10:26,966 Hey, you got any of that ostrich jerky left before you go? 202 00:10:27,033 --> 00:10:30,133 Hey, what's up with Viscera? Why'd you make that match? 203 00:10:30,199 --> 00:10:32,199 [mockingly] With Viscera? Well, he could use a… 204 00:10:32,266 --> 00:10:33,800 -[all mumble mockingly] -He's so cute. 205 00:10:33,866 --> 00:10:34,699 Hey, shut up. 206 00:10:35,900 --> 00:10:37,366 Jackasses. 207 00:10:37,433 --> 00:10:38,466 [upbeat music playing] 208 00:10:38,533 --> 00:10:40,766 [Ross] Well, it's most certainly Kurt Angle and Viscera 209 00:10:40,833 --> 00:10:42,466 here tonight, thanks to Triple H. 210 00:10:42,533 --> 00:10:45,100 I don't know if Stephanie was too excited about that match-up 211 00:10:45,166 --> 00:10:47,100 but here we have a situation 212 00:10:47,166 --> 00:10:49,933 where it's gonna be Edge and Matt Hardy 213 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:53,699 against Christian and Jeff Hardy, thanks to the McMahon-Helmsley era. 214 00:10:53,766 --> 00:10:54,766 [bell dinging] 215 00:10:54,833 --> 00:10:57,666 [Lilian] Ladies and gentlemen, being accompanied by Terri, 216 00:10:57,733 --> 00:11:02,766 please welcome, Matt and Jeff, The Hardy Boyz. 217 00:11:02,833 --> 00:11:04,133 [audience cheering] 218 00:11:04,199 --> 00:11:06,966 [Ross] Ladies and gentlemen, this should be quite a match-up. 219 00:11:07,033 --> 00:11:09,533 I don't know if both teams are somewhat reluctant to be in it 220 00:11:09,600 --> 00:11:13,600 but in any event, tonight Raw is War is brought to you by Snickers. 221 00:11:13,666 --> 00:11:15,533 Hungry? Grab a Snickers. 222 00:11:15,600 --> 00:11:19,500 [Hayes] And by Sony PlayStation, live in your world, play in ours. 223 00:11:19,566 --> 00:11:21,533 [Ross] And by Western Union Money Transfer, 224 00:11:21,600 --> 00:11:24,166 the fastest way to send money worldwide. 225 00:11:25,433 --> 00:11:27,433 [music playing] 226 00:11:27,500 --> 00:11:29,500 [audience cheering] 227 00:11:31,000 --> 00:11:33,199 [Ross] On SmackDown on Thursday night… 228 00:11:33,266 --> 00:11:35,666 [Lilian] …from Toronto, Canada, 229 00:11:35,733 --> 00:11:40,300 please welcome Edge and Christian. 230 00:11:40,366 --> 00:11:44,766 [Ross] Oh, the McMahon-Helmsley duo matched up Edge versus Christian 231 00:11:44,833 --> 00:11:47,300 and Matt versus Jeff Hardy. 232 00:11:47,366 --> 00:11:52,266 I guess in the spirit of the giving season they decided to come in the ring, 233 00:11:52,333 --> 00:11:54,433 but they're still competing against each other. 234 00:11:54,500 --> 00:11:56,000 This time, a Tag Team match-up. 235 00:11:56,066 --> 00:11:58,533 [Lilian] The team for this match will be Edge and Matt Hardy 236 00:11:58,600 --> 00:12:00,866 versus Christian and Jeff Hardy. 237 00:12:00,933 --> 00:12:02,866 [Hayes] JR, you know how they say it. 238 00:12:02,933 --> 00:12:05,600 That, that does not kill us will make us stronger 239 00:12:05,666 --> 00:12:09,533 and Triple H is just trying to raise the bar for Edge and Christian 240 00:12:09,600 --> 00:12:11,500 and Matt and Jeff Hardy. 241 00:12:11,566 --> 00:12:14,266 [Ross] I know the Hardys are looking forward to being in Charlotte, 242 00:12:14,333 --> 00:12:16,800 North Carolina on Sunday, at the Charlotte Coliseum. 243 00:12:16,866 --> 00:12:19,699 Great seats are still available the night after Christmas 244 00:12:19,766 --> 00:12:23,333 in Charlotte in the Hardys' home state of North Carolina. 245 00:12:23,400 --> 00:12:26,233 Of course, we'll be in Greensborough next Monday night for Raw. 246 00:12:26,300 --> 00:12:27,266 And, uh… 247 00:12:28,233 --> 00:12:32,033 obviously-- Here we go. Matt and Edge as partners. 248 00:12:32,100 --> 00:12:34,066 Matt Hardy and Edge as partners 249 00:12:34,133 --> 00:12:38,000 against their brothers, Christian and Jeff Hardy. 250 00:12:38,066 --> 00:12:42,366 Again, forced into a situation by Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley 251 00:12:42,433 --> 00:12:44,966 and her husband, Triple H. 252 00:12:45,033 --> 00:12:47,300 And I've got a feeling this is only a small indication 253 00:12:47,366 --> 00:12:49,533 of the hell we are gonna face here tonight. 254 00:12:51,066 --> 00:12:53,800 Great move there by Jeff Hardy, landing on his feet, 255 00:12:53,866 --> 00:12:55,166 avoiding the contact from Edge. 256 00:12:55,900 --> 00:12:57,766 Baseball slide through, nice move. 257 00:12:59,500 --> 00:13:02,433 And keep an eye on Christian, right on his brother's face. 258 00:13:02,500 --> 00:13:04,466 Great springboard move by Christian-- Oh! 259 00:13:04,533 --> 00:13:05,900 [audience cheering] 260 00:13:07,466 --> 00:13:10,599 And what a high-risk maneuver by Jeff Hardy. 261 00:13:10,666 --> 00:13:14,366 I can't say that we're surprised, but we're always astonished 262 00:13:14,433 --> 00:13:17,533 by the high-risk offense created by all four of these guys 263 00:13:17,599 --> 00:13:21,033 as Edge just buried a fist deep into the abdomen of Jeff Hardy. 264 00:13:21,099 --> 00:13:23,566 [Hayes] You know, you have to hand it to Triple H and Steph. 265 00:13:23,633 --> 00:13:26,099 They are very creative in their scheduling of matches. 266 00:13:26,166 --> 00:13:28,199 [Ross] That's not exactly how I would describe it. 267 00:13:28,266 --> 00:13:31,133 I think they're being overbearing and I think it's an embarrassment, 268 00:13:31,199 --> 00:13:33,500 especially to the McMahon family. Just like I said-- 269 00:13:33,566 --> 00:13:36,766 Oh, my. What a-- What a tandem set of moves there. 270 00:13:38,099 --> 00:13:39,633 Modified slams by… 271 00:13:40,366 --> 00:13:42,633 By Edge and Matt Hardy. 272 00:13:43,933 --> 00:13:46,466 And I can't believe Kurt Angle is gonna face Viscera tonight. 273 00:13:46,533 --> 00:13:47,800 We know that The Rock is here. 274 00:13:47,866 --> 00:13:51,199 I wonder what Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley and Triple H 275 00:13:51,266 --> 00:13:53,066 are gonna make The Rock do tonight. 276 00:13:53,133 --> 00:13:55,233 [Hayes] Just remember, they're in a very giving mood. 277 00:13:55,300 --> 00:13:57,666 [Ross] And I know that the McMahon-Helmsley era, 278 00:13:57,733 --> 00:14:01,400 very upset with Mankind, Mick Foley, he's here as well-- 279 00:14:01,466 --> 00:14:02,466 Near fall. 280 00:14:03,266 --> 00:14:04,400 We are sold out in Houston. 281 00:14:04,466 --> 00:14:06,400 There is no telling what's gonna happen tonight 282 00:14:06,466 --> 00:14:11,266 because at the command of the ship tonight, Triple H and his bride Stephanie. 283 00:14:14,599 --> 00:14:17,533 I'll tell you, JR. I think Kurt Angle's undefeated streak 284 00:14:17,599 --> 00:14:20,033 could be in serious jeopardy when he faces Viscera tonight. 285 00:14:20,099 --> 00:14:21,666 [Ross] There's a cover right there. 286 00:14:21,733 --> 00:14:24,833 And Matt had the leg hooked of his brother, Jeff Hardy. 287 00:14:25,933 --> 00:14:28,400 [Hayes] I'll tell you what, you gotta believe. You know how, 288 00:14:28,466 --> 00:14:31,866 Triple H, what he feels toward Mankind, what he feels towards The Rock. 289 00:14:31,933 --> 00:14:34,133 If Rock and Mankind are here and they are, 290 00:14:34,199 --> 00:14:38,166 it may be a very long night for those two WWE Superstars. 291 00:14:40,000 --> 00:14:42,133 Right now, it looks like a long night for Jeff Hardy. 292 00:14:43,000 --> 00:14:44,533 -[thud] -Snap suplex by Edge, 293 00:14:44,599 --> 00:14:46,733 taking Matt Hardy over. There's the cover. 294 00:14:47,533 --> 00:14:50,133 And referee Tim White got a long two-count out of it. 295 00:14:50,199 --> 00:14:51,533 Near fall situation. 296 00:14:51,599 --> 00:14:54,900 [Hayes] Terri looks great and she doesn't look in a good mood, JR. 297 00:14:54,966 --> 00:14:56,766 [Ross] Well, how could she be in a good mood? 298 00:14:56,833 --> 00:14:58,466 Her team, again, fighting each other. 299 00:14:58,533 --> 00:15:00,833 They fought each other individually on SmackDown 300 00:15:00,900 --> 00:15:03,366 and look at Matt now, he's caught up in the moment here, 301 00:15:03,433 --> 00:15:05,766 trying to gain an unfair advantage over his own brother. 302 00:15:05,833 --> 00:15:08,633 That's what they-- That's what the Helmsley-McMahon era, 303 00:15:08,699 --> 00:15:11,599 these two human beings, if you wanna call them that, 304 00:15:11,666 --> 00:15:13,800 have forced on these two-- 305 00:15:13,866 --> 00:15:16,033 On these four men. It's civil war. 306 00:15:16,099 --> 00:15:18,099 [audience cheering] 307 00:15:21,833 --> 00:15:24,699 There's a tag, Matt making the exchange with Edge. 308 00:15:26,800 --> 00:15:29,166 I mean, Michael, you've-- Oh, here we go. There's the cover. 309 00:15:29,233 --> 00:15:30,866 -Two… -[Ross] You gotta admit, 310 00:15:30,933 --> 00:15:34,533 it's embarrassing what Stephanie and Triple H are doing, 311 00:15:34,599 --> 00:15:37,333 and the uncomfortable nature in the locker room was horrible. 312 00:15:37,400 --> 00:15:39,433 -They shouldn't be here today. -[audience cheering] 313 00:15:39,500 --> 00:15:42,666 [Hayes] Some people have to realize they're gonna have to think on their feet. 314 00:15:42,733 --> 00:15:44,333 Not be complacent. 315 00:15:44,400 --> 00:15:45,233 [referee] One! 316 00:15:46,366 --> 00:15:48,333 [Ross] I don't what complacency has to do with it. 317 00:15:48,400 --> 00:15:49,666 I think it's a power trip 318 00:15:49,733 --> 00:15:51,800 and they're intoxicated with their own power. 319 00:15:51,866 --> 00:15:55,000 It's too bad that Vince McMahon and Shane McMahon are not here tonight. 320 00:15:56,300 --> 00:15:59,133 Man, they have avoided the WWE like a plague. 321 00:15:59,199 --> 00:16:02,933 And there's a tag to Christian. Christian's gonna show great offense here. 322 00:16:03,733 --> 00:16:05,400 Christian just hit his own partner. 323 00:16:05,466 --> 00:16:08,766 -[Hayes] Oh, that was great move. -[Ross] That was a lapse of concentration 324 00:16:08,833 --> 00:16:11,833 because Christian's used to being partners with his own brother, Edge. 325 00:16:12,833 --> 00:16:15,900 Matt Hardy thrown outside, right to the floor, to the concrete. 326 00:16:17,400 --> 00:16:21,199 And now it leaves Edge and Matt Hardy in the ring with Christian. 327 00:16:21,900 --> 00:16:24,599 The elbow and then the roll up, that may be all right there. 328 00:16:24,666 --> 00:16:28,233 Wait there's-- There's Jeff with a Senton Bomb on his brother, Matt. 329 00:16:29,066 --> 00:16:32,433 -[Hayes] Great save by Jeff right there. -[Ross] What a spear by Edge. 330 00:16:32,500 --> 00:16:33,633 That should be all. 331 00:16:34,400 --> 00:16:35,800 [Ross] And-- 332 00:16:35,866 --> 00:16:37,866 Christian made the save there, 333 00:16:38,833 --> 00:16:40,433 interrupted the count. 334 00:16:40,500 --> 00:16:42,933 Well, referee Tim White has got his hands full here. 335 00:16:43,000 --> 00:16:46,266 -[audience cheering] -[Ross] And what a shot by Matt Hardy. 336 00:16:46,333 --> 00:16:48,933 That could be all right there. A lateral press, and again, 337 00:16:49,000 --> 00:16:51,699 the count is interrupted this time by Jeff Hardy. 338 00:16:51,766 --> 00:16:53,466 [Hayes] I'm confused. Who's the legal man? 339 00:16:54,466 --> 00:16:56,433 [Ross] I don't think the referee even knows. 340 00:16:57,833 --> 00:17:02,000 I'm still having problems with these very unique teams. 341 00:17:03,066 --> 00:17:05,066 [Hayes] You gotta admit, it's a great match-up. 342 00:17:05,700 --> 00:17:07,766 -[audience cheering] -[Ross] Oh, what a dropkick. 343 00:17:07,833 --> 00:17:09,000 Edge went over the top. 344 00:17:12,599 --> 00:17:15,133 High impact move there by Christian, 345 00:17:15,200 --> 00:17:18,333 driving Matt Hardy face first to the canvas, and there's Jeff. 346 00:17:19,066 --> 00:17:22,266 The 450 splash by Jeff Hardy on his own brother. 347 00:17:23,033 --> 00:17:24,766 [bell dinging] 348 00:17:24,833 --> 00:17:26,366 [rock music playing] 349 00:17:26,433 --> 00:17:30,366 [Lilian] Here are your winners, Christian and Jeff Hardy. 350 00:17:30,433 --> 00:17:35,466 [Ross] Now this is a gut check for Christian and Edge, Matt and Jeff Hardy. 351 00:17:35,533 --> 00:17:37,333 Michael Hayes, there's no doubt about that. 352 00:17:37,399 --> 00:17:38,899 Brothers against brothers. 353 00:17:38,966 --> 00:17:42,933 A civil war started by Stephanie and Triple H. 354 00:17:43,000 --> 00:17:45,066 [Hayes] And one of the greatest, 355 00:17:45,133 --> 00:17:48,033 most creative matches we've seen on Raw in a long time. 356 00:17:50,533 --> 00:17:51,533 [Ross] It's just too bad. 357 00:17:51,600 --> 00:17:53,333 It seems to me like Triple H and Stephanie 358 00:17:53,399 --> 00:17:56,966 are trying to drive a wedge between everybody, treating everybody like dirt. 359 00:17:58,766 --> 00:18:01,433 [Hayes] Matt Hardy might have suffered a busted nose. 360 00:18:03,466 --> 00:18:05,033 That's in the spirit of giving. 361 00:18:06,800 --> 00:18:08,300 [Ross] Merry Christmas, guys. 362 00:18:11,733 --> 00:18:14,433 [Hayes] Terri's like a little ornament herself there, 363 00:18:14,500 --> 00:18:17,800 dressed in red and green. And this is gonna be a long night. 364 00:18:17,866 --> 00:18:19,933 I'll tell you, what the hell else could happen? 365 00:18:21,266 --> 00:18:22,966 Brothers shouldn't play like that. 366 00:18:23,033 --> 00:18:24,800 You know what's gonna end up happening? 367 00:18:24,866 --> 00:18:27,500 They're gonna end up not being brothers, they're gonna be sisters. 368 00:18:27,566 --> 00:18:29,133 -[knocking on door] -Come in. 369 00:18:29,200 --> 00:18:30,766 [man] Get in here, get in here. 370 00:18:30,833 --> 00:18:34,000 -Oh, Moolah and Mae. -You're bringing him down. 371 00:18:34,066 --> 00:18:36,600 You better keep it down before they beat the crap out of you. 372 00:18:36,666 --> 00:18:39,200 -Merry Christmas. -Merry Christmas. 373 00:18:39,266 --> 00:18:41,700 Oh, Merry Christmas to you. 374 00:18:41,766 --> 00:18:45,766 You know, you guys have been a part of my family for generations. 375 00:18:46,433 --> 00:18:50,200 And generations, and generations, and generations… 376 00:18:50,266 --> 00:18:52,466 But really, you know, Hunter and I would-- 377 00:18:52,533 --> 00:18:56,733 We'd just like to extend our arms, our family, 378 00:18:56,800 --> 00:18:58,500 and give you a Christmas gift. 379 00:18:58,566 --> 00:18:59,933 [overlapping chatter] 380 00:19:00,066 --> 00:19:01,966 Look at this. A nice bottle. 381 00:19:02,033 --> 00:19:05,600 -Oh, easy there. -Hey, oh! 382 00:19:05,666 --> 00:19:06,800 We love you. 383 00:19:06,866 --> 00:19:09,266 I'm not gonna give this to you, 'cause you'll go crazy on it. 384 00:19:09,333 --> 00:19:11,100 I've got a better gift for you. 385 00:19:11,166 --> 00:19:13,266 I know that the two of you 386 00:19:13,333 --> 00:19:15,966 pride yourselves on being active at your age. 387 00:19:16,033 --> 00:19:17,233 And you should, I mean… 388 00:19:17,300 --> 00:19:19,500 -They're very active. -Not everybody can stand up, but… 389 00:19:20,566 --> 00:19:24,266 I know you pride yourselves on that so I am gonna give you a chance tonight 390 00:19:25,133 --> 00:19:27,300 to shine like never before. 391 00:19:27,366 --> 00:19:28,566 Shine like never before. 392 00:19:28,633 --> 00:19:31,600 Tonight, Mae and Moolah, 393 00:19:31,666 --> 00:19:33,000 you will get in the ring 394 00:19:33,733 --> 00:19:37,000 and you will get your chance to shine in a Triple Threat Match 395 00:19:37,066 --> 00:19:41,100 against the team of the Dudley Boyz and The Acolytes. 396 00:19:41,166 --> 00:19:42,833 -What? -Yes! 397 00:19:43,600 --> 00:19:45,399 You can do it, girls. You can do it. 398 00:19:45,466 --> 00:19:48,500 Stephanie, I can't believe you do things like this. 399 00:19:48,566 --> 00:19:52,200 You're with the McMahon family and you are a disgrace to them. 400 00:19:52,266 --> 00:19:54,466 -I'm surprised at you. Come on, Mae. -A disgrace? 401 00:19:54,533 --> 00:19:57,766 You guys are a disgrace to Depend's undergarments. 402 00:19:57,833 --> 00:20:00,533 -Ingrates. You bunch of ingrates. -[laughs] 403 00:20:00,600 --> 00:20:02,833 I'll tell you what, I can't wait to hear JR call out… 404 00:20:02,899 --> 00:20:04,600 [imitates] "Gonna be a slobber knocker." 405 00:20:04,666 --> 00:20:06,500 Speaking of JR, let's go give him our gift. 406 00:20:06,566 --> 00:20:08,766 Right, that's gonna be a good piece of business. 407 00:20:08,833 --> 00:20:10,333 [Ross] Oh, no. Oh, no. 408 00:20:12,700 --> 00:20:15,766 Ladies and gentleman, apparently, Triple H and his bride, Stephanie, 409 00:20:15,833 --> 00:20:16,899 are on their way out here. 410 00:20:16,966 --> 00:20:18,733 We are in Houston, Texas, 411 00:20:18,800 --> 00:20:21,333 where the Compaq Center has been sold out for weeks and weeks 412 00:20:21,399 --> 00:20:24,433 in anticipation for tonight's live Raw is War. 413 00:20:24,500 --> 00:20:26,966 Already, we know Kurt Angle puts his unbeaten streak 414 00:20:27,033 --> 00:20:29,066 against Vis, in a Triple Threat Match 415 00:20:29,133 --> 00:20:30,733 I cannot believe, Michael Hayes. 416 00:20:32,833 --> 00:20:36,266 Well, I'll tell you this, we can't believe the fact that the WWE 417 00:20:36,333 --> 00:20:40,700 ranked number five in the list of Best Entertainers Of The Year. 418 00:20:40,766 --> 00:20:44,166 And that's in some very vast company in this week's Entertainment Weekly, 419 00:20:44,233 --> 00:20:46,733 a great accomplishment for the World Wrestling Entertainment. 420 00:20:46,800 --> 00:20:50,466 [Hayes] And one has to wonder, the wily tycoon, Mr. McMahon, 421 00:20:50,533 --> 00:20:54,066 what is on his mind right now and what is on your mind? 422 00:20:55,300 --> 00:20:58,466 [Ross] I have no idea. I mean, getting slapped in the face 423 00:20:58,533 --> 00:21:01,100 by a young woman was embarrassing enough 424 00:21:02,033 --> 00:21:03,899 and I didn't know that I was on the… 425 00:21:05,133 --> 00:21:06,800 the Helmsley's Christmas list. 426 00:21:07,600 --> 00:21:12,233 [Hayes] Well, JR, what rhymes with clap that starts with an S? 427 00:21:15,733 --> 00:21:18,800 [Ross] As the halfway married couple make their way down the ring, 428 00:21:18,866 --> 00:21:21,666 they've already signed The Acolytes, the Dudleys 429 00:21:21,733 --> 00:21:24,966 and get this folks, the fabulous Moolah and Mae Young, 430 00:21:26,266 --> 00:21:30,600 the centenarians, to take on the Dudleys and The Acolytes. 431 00:21:30,666 --> 00:21:34,666 [Lilian] Ladies and gentleman, please welcome Triple H and his wife, 432 00:21:34,733 --> 00:21:37,233 Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley. 433 00:21:38,833 --> 00:21:41,200 [Hayes] That's a great opportunity for Mae Young and Moolah. 434 00:21:41,266 --> 00:21:42,633 [Ross] Oh, please. Stop it. 435 00:21:43,233 --> 00:21:46,066 This is gonna be carnage. Can you imagine what's gonna happen 436 00:21:46,133 --> 00:21:48,633 to Mae or Moolah if Bradshaw clotheslines one of them? 437 00:21:48,700 --> 00:21:50,500 If they get the 3D from the Dudleys? 438 00:21:50,566 --> 00:21:51,733 [audience cheering] 439 00:21:53,700 --> 00:21:56,600 [Ross] These people that have power, they're drunk with it. 440 00:22:02,166 --> 00:22:04,666 Maybe the Helmsleys will forget I'm sitting here. 441 00:22:10,033 --> 00:22:11,533 I don't know what they want from me. 442 00:22:11,600 --> 00:22:12,866 [music continues playing] 443 00:22:22,066 --> 00:22:25,433 JR, please come in the ring. Really, we come in peace. 444 00:22:25,500 --> 00:22:27,766 -[audience cheering] -[Ross] I'm afraid that this is it. 445 00:22:28,866 --> 00:22:32,000 I think they're gonna fire my ass in front of everybody. That's they're style. 446 00:22:32,066 --> 00:22:33,066 See you, Mike. 447 00:22:33,133 --> 00:22:34,766 [audience cheering] 448 00:22:44,300 --> 00:22:46,233 [Hayes] Jim Ross has been called up to the ring, 449 00:22:46,833 --> 00:22:49,899 by Triple H and his wife Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley 450 00:22:52,233 --> 00:22:54,100 and JR looks a little reserved and probably… 451 00:22:54,166 --> 00:22:55,166 Shut up! 452 00:22:56,700 --> 00:22:58,066 [audience booing] 453 00:23:03,366 --> 00:23:04,733 [Hayes] Probably with good reason. 454 00:23:05,533 --> 00:23:07,833 So what's with this, you know, Entertainment Weekly, 455 00:23:07,899 --> 00:23:10,100 you're talking about Vince and The Rock 456 00:23:10,166 --> 00:23:12,700 and they're the greatest entertainers. 457 00:23:12,766 --> 00:23:14,366 Obviously, you're a little late. 458 00:23:14,433 --> 00:23:18,833 I mean, here are the two greatest entertainers of 1999. 459 00:23:18,899 --> 00:23:20,300 [audience booing] 460 00:23:20,833 --> 00:23:21,766 You know, Steph, 461 00:23:23,700 --> 00:23:26,233 I can't help but think Entertainment Weekly 462 00:23:26,300 --> 00:23:30,033 kind of… it kind of missed the boat on that whole thing, don't you think? 463 00:23:30,100 --> 00:23:32,899 Couple of weeks late. I mean, this is the deal. 464 00:23:33,666 --> 00:23:37,766 And although this place looks rather festive… 465 00:23:37,833 --> 00:23:39,333 [audience booing] 466 00:23:42,066 --> 00:23:45,233 …there just seems-- Hey, don't go anywhere. 467 00:23:46,100 --> 00:23:49,133 You stand right here. I'm not done taking to you. You got it? 468 00:23:50,566 --> 00:23:54,700 This place seems to be lacking in decoration, 469 00:23:56,300 --> 00:23:57,666 so I'll tell you what, 470 00:23:57,733 --> 00:23:58,766 Kevin Dunn… 471 00:23:59,833 --> 00:24:00,800 you put it up… 472 00:24:01,933 --> 00:24:02,766 now. 473 00:24:04,233 --> 00:24:06,233 [rock music snippet plays] 474 00:24:09,466 --> 00:24:12,733 -[audience booing] -[Triple H] See, that's much better. 475 00:24:12,800 --> 00:24:15,500 That is the type of picture 476 00:24:15,566 --> 00:24:18,000 that a magazine like Entertainment Weekly 477 00:24:19,200 --> 00:24:23,366 should use to grace their pages, don't you think, JR? 478 00:24:26,933 --> 00:24:27,933 JR… 479 00:24:29,200 --> 00:24:32,966 last week, you had some interesting comments. 480 00:24:33,033 --> 00:24:35,033 [audience chanting] 481 00:24:45,033 --> 00:24:48,000 [Hayes] 16,000 strong chanting the name of the electrified one. 482 00:24:48,066 --> 00:24:51,033 -It's live but I'll wait all damn night! -[audience booing] 483 00:24:55,000 --> 00:24:57,666 Now, you had some interesting comments 484 00:24:58,333 --> 00:25:01,666 and you ended up getting your little face slapped for 'em. 485 00:25:01,733 --> 00:25:04,800 Now, JR, we feel badly about that. 486 00:25:06,200 --> 00:25:08,399 Stephanie would like to talk to you about it. 487 00:25:09,766 --> 00:25:11,333 Please, please. JR. 488 00:25:12,100 --> 00:25:13,300 Look me in my eyes. 489 00:25:13,933 --> 00:25:16,033 I just want you know that… 490 00:25:16,100 --> 00:25:17,533 That I'm really… 491 00:25:17,600 --> 00:25:20,899 I'm really not bothered by it anymore, I've forgiven you. 492 00:25:21,766 --> 00:25:23,333 I know that… 493 00:25:23,399 --> 00:25:26,766 I know that you really didn't mean to insult me that way. 494 00:25:27,633 --> 00:25:29,733 I know that you didn't mean to-- JR, look at me. 495 00:25:29,800 --> 00:25:32,333 I want you to know that I'm telling you the truth. 496 00:25:33,333 --> 00:25:37,233 I know that you didn't mean to, you know, hurt my feelings. 497 00:25:38,199 --> 00:25:39,033 But… 498 00:25:39,566 --> 00:25:41,866 I just wanted to tell you that 499 00:25:42,766 --> 00:25:43,600 it felt… 500 00:25:44,500 --> 00:25:46,699 It felt kind of good to slap you that way. 501 00:25:49,733 --> 00:25:51,433 Now this is gonna feel even better. 502 00:25:51,500 --> 00:25:53,500 [audience booing] 503 00:25:54,966 --> 00:25:56,199 [Hayes] How embarrassing. 504 00:25:57,533 --> 00:25:58,533 Oh, look out. 505 00:26:00,366 --> 00:26:02,500 [Triple H] JR, I know you remember this, 506 00:26:03,566 --> 00:26:05,133 so Merry Christmas… 507 00:26:05,199 --> 00:26:07,199 -["Wreck" playing] -[audience cheering] 508 00:26:10,033 --> 00:26:11,766 [Hayes] There's the music of Mankind. 509 00:26:20,533 --> 00:26:25,366 Mankind, who ruined the Helmsleys plan last Thursday on SmackDown. 510 00:26:25,433 --> 00:26:26,666 JR, are you all right? 511 00:26:28,933 --> 00:26:31,366 Are you okay, JR? That had to be humiliating. 512 00:26:31,433 --> 00:26:35,233 [Ross] Well, hell yes. Two weeks in a row they've embarrassed me. Jackasses. 513 00:26:35,300 --> 00:26:37,866 [Mankind] In the words of Popeye the sailor, 514 00:26:37,933 --> 00:26:40,266 "I stands all I can stands. 515 00:26:41,100 --> 00:26:42,766 But I can't stands no more." 516 00:26:42,833 --> 00:26:44,833 [audience cheering] 517 00:26:48,966 --> 00:26:50,899 You see, Triple H, I stood back there, 518 00:26:51,666 --> 00:26:54,266 I watched you pick on Mae Young, 519 00:26:54,333 --> 00:26:57,233 I watched you pick on the fabulous Moolah, 520 00:26:57,300 --> 00:26:59,533 I saw you try to bully around JR. 521 00:27:00,933 --> 00:27:03,266 So I'm asking you, Triple H, 522 00:27:03,333 --> 00:27:07,833 why don't you pick on somebody your own size? 523 00:27:07,899 --> 00:27:10,366 -[audience cheering] -[Ross] Yeah, why don't you? 524 00:27:10,433 --> 00:27:11,533 That takes some guts. 525 00:27:13,066 --> 00:27:15,366 You see, I stood silent. 526 00:27:15,433 --> 00:27:20,466 I watched this piece of crap you call the McMahon-Helmsley era. 527 00:27:21,366 --> 00:27:22,966 And until now, I've stayed silent. 528 00:27:23,033 --> 00:27:26,366 Sure, I've wrapped the trash can around your buddies heads, 529 00:27:26,433 --> 00:27:28,500 but I've kept my mouth shut. 530 00:27:28,566 --> 00:27:31,666 So I'm here tonight in Houston, Texas… 531 00:27:31,733 --> 00:27:33,733 [audience cheering] 532 00:27:37,533 --> 00:27:39,133 …to tell you flat out 533 00:27:40,100 --> 00:27:42,300 that I think the McMahon-Helmsley era 534 00:27:43,000 --> 00:27:44,233 kind of sucks. 535 00:27:44,300 --> 00:27:46,300 [audience cheering] 536 00:27:46,366 --> 00:27:48,100 [Ross] And it's unanimous in Texas. 537 00:27:48,166 --> 00:27:50,000 It's unanimous everywhere. 538 00:27:50,066 --> 00:27:52,133 And as far as you, Stephanie, 539 00:27:52,766 --> 00:27:56,966 the gall you have to defame the good name of Santa Claus 540 00:27:57,033 --> 00:27:58,433 with a hat like that. 541 00:27:59,866 --> 00:28:01,133 Well… 542 00:28:02,500 --> 00:28:04,766 I know Santa walks around saying, 543 00:28:05,600 --> 00:28:07,566 -"Ho, ho, ho." -[audience cheering] 544 00:28:10,566 --> 00:28:11,899 [Ross] You better not go there. 545 00:28:16,666 --> 00:28:20,399 But I'm not exactly sure 546 00:28:20,466 --> 00:28:23,466 you're the type of "ho" he had in mind. 547 00:28:23,533 --> 00:28:26,000 -[Ross] Oh, here we go. -Take it off, come on now! 548 00:28:26,066 --> 00:28:28,500 Take it off. I'm begging you! 549 00:28:28,566 --> 00:28:30,233 Come on, come on! 550 00:28:31,100 --> 00:28:33,933 Is she really holding you back? [chuckles] 551 00:28:34,000 --> 00:28:35,833 [Ross] What's Stephanie telling Triple H? 552 00:28:38,633 --> 00:28:40,533 [Ross] He appears to like it, whatever it was. 553 00:28:41,699 --> 00:28:44,899 No, she's not holding me back. She's given me an idea. 554 00:28:46,033 --> 00:28:48,366 You want me to pick on somebody my own size? 555 00:28:50,866 --> 00:28:53,533 You really seem to be a lot bigger in some areas than I am. 556 00:28:55,866 --> 00:28:58,699 So I'll tell you what I'm gonna do since you seem to be 557 00:28:58,766 --> 00:29:01,000 itching so bad for a fight. 558 00:29:01,066 --> 00:29:02,899 I mean, after Thursday, 559 00:29:02,966 --> 00:29:04,399 sticking your nose in business 560 00:29:04,466 --> 00:29:05,966 it doesn't belong in. 561 00:29:06,033 --> 00:29:07,600 [audience chanting] 562 00:29:15,800 --> 00:29:16,800 And tonight… 563 00:29:19,100 --> 00:29:21,000 defending that piece of trash. 564 00:29:24,366 --> 00:29:25,933 You wanna interfere? 565 00:29:26,733 --> 00:29:28,433 You want a fight? 566 00:29:29,733 --> 00:29:31,899 Well, I'll tell you what, tonight… 567 00:29:32,699 --> 00:29:35,000 right here, you're gonna get a fight. 568 00:29:35,566 --> 00:29:36,566 You… 569 00:29:37,300 --> 00:29:40,033 are gonna be in a Boiler Room match tonight. 570 00:29:40,966 --> 00:29:44,100 [Hayes] A Boiler Room match. That's right down Mankind's alley. 571 00:29:44,166 --> 00:29:45,466 [Ross] It's mankind's specialty. 572 00:29:45,533 --> 00:29:47,899 Triple H, please, please. 573 00:29:47,966 --> 00:29:49,899 I've been a good boy all year. 574 00:29:49,966 --> 00:29:51,733 Please tell me it's with you. 575 00:29:51,800 --> 00:29:53,300 [audience cheering] 576 00:29:54,833 --> 00:29:56,033 [Ross] Boiler Room Brawl. 577 00:29:56,100 --> 00:29:57,466 Mankind's specialty. 578 00:29:58,800 --> 00:29:59,800 I'll tell you what. 579 00:30:01,166 --> 00:30:03,066 I'm not gonna tell you who it's gonna be with. 580 00:30:05,733 --> 00:30:08,333 It might be with me, 581 00:30:09,733 --> 00:30:11,466 it might not be with me. 582 00:30:12,566 --> 00:30:13,933 But one way or the other, 583 00:30:14,699 --> 00:30:16,100 you, my friend, 584 00:30:16,166 --> 00:30:18,033 are gonna walk into a boiler room tonight 585 00:30:18,699 --> 00:30:22,366 and you are going to get your ass kicked. 586 00:30:23,399 --> 00:30:24,433 [audience booing] 587 00:30:26,500 --> 00:30:29,000 Mick, I just wanted to say… 588 00:30:30,033 --> 00:30:31,100 Merry Christmas. 589 00:30:31,766 --> 00:30:33,600 -[Ross] Oh. -[Hayes] Oh, God. 590 00:30:33,666 --> 00:30:35,866 -Did you hear that? -[Ross] How could you not hear it? 591 00:30:37,966 --> 00:30:39,666 The audacity, the gall 592 00:30:40,433 --> 00:30:43,833 of Triple H and his wife is absolutely repulsive. 593 00:30:44,766 --> 00:30:46,300 They make me sick. 594 00:30:48,166 --> 00:30:50,566 The kind of human beings that they are, they make me sick. 595 00:30:54,166 --> 00:30:57,300 The Boiler Room Brawl is gonna happen here tonight, 596 00:30:57,366 --> 00:30:59,300 inside a dark boiler room. 597 00:30:59,366 --> 00:31:02,166 No rings, concrete and steel. 598 00:31:02,233 --> 00:31:06,199 Mankind in the boiler room, but who will be his opponent? 599 00:31:06,266 --> 00:31:08,866 Who will be the victim in the boiler room tonight? 600 00:31:11,566 --> 00:31:13,033 [upbeat music playing] 601 00:31:13,100 --> 00:31:15,366 [Ross] And we are back live on Raw. 602 00:31:15,433 --> 00:31:18,066 Jim Ross and Michael Hayes at ringside. 603 00:31:18,133 --> 00:31:20,366 And here comes the undefeated Olympian. 604 00:31:24,399 --> 00:31:25,300 [bell dinging] 605 00:31:25,366 --> 00:31:27,933 [Lilian] the following contest is scheduled for one fall. 606 00:31:28,000 --> 00:31:32,066 Making his way to the ring from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 607 00:31:32,133 --> 00:31:34,800 weighing in at 237 pounds, 608 00:31:34,866 --> 00:31:37,066 the only Olympic gold medalist 609 00:31:37,133 --> 00:31:40,133 to ever grace a WWE ring 610 00:31:40,199 --> 00:31:42,633 and the most celebrated real athlete 611 00:31:42,699 --> 00:31:44,733 in WWE history, 612 00:31:44,800 --> 00:31:47,066 Kurt Angle. 613 00:31:47,133 --> 00:31:48,566 [music continues playing] 614 00:31:50,100 --> 00:31:51,500 [Ross] Angle is undefeated. 615 00:31:52,566 --> 00:31:54,199 At least he is thus far. 616 00:31:56,833 --> 00:31:58,433 [Hayes] Maybe not after this match-up. 617 00:31:59,566 --> 00:32:00,633 First of all, 618 00:32:02,333 --> 00:32:06,066 your Olympic hero would like to wish all of you a Merry Christmas. 619 00:32:06,633 --> 00:32:07,899 [Ross] That was a nice gesture. 620 00:32:08,733 --> 00:32:10,199 [Hayes] I'm sure very sincere, too. 621 00:32:12,533 --> 00:32:15,466 As the holiday season is fast approaching, 622 00:32:17,133 --> 00:32:19,366 I have a great idea 623 00:32:19,433 --> 00:32:21,766 for a New Year's resolution for all of you. 624 00:32:23,500 --> 00:32:25,133 As all of you know, 625 00:32:25,199 --> 00:32:28,166 I've had success my whole entire life 626 00:32:28,233 --> 00:32:30,433 and I continue to have success here 627 00:32:30,500 --> 00:32:32,766 in the World Wrestling Entertainment, and why? 628 00:32:33,666 --> 00:32:37,066 Because I follow my simple set of rules 629 00:32:38,000 --> 00:32:39,433 that I called the three I's. 630 00:32:40,666 --> 00:32:41,600 Yes, that's right. 631 00:32:42,166 --> 00:32:43,166 Intensity. 632 00:32:44,633 --> 00:32:46,066 Integrity. 633 00:32:46,133 --> 00:32:47,199 And intelligence. 634 00:32:48,100 --> 00:32:50,300 And if you follow my three I's 635 00:32:51,366 --> 00:32:53,800 and make it part of your New Year's resolution, 636 00:32:54,966 --> 00:32:57,500 you too can accomplish 637 00:32:57,566 --> 00:32:59,000 anything you want to. 638 00:32:59,066 --> 00:33:02,433 And you too can have the happiest New Year 639 00:33:02,500 --> 00:33:05,100 you could ever imagine possible. 640 00:33:05,166 --> 00:33:07,100 [audience cheering] 641 00:33:07,166 --> 00:33:09,899 [Ross] Triple H made this match-up but I don't think, 642 00:33:09,966 --> 00:33:13,500 Michael Hayes, that it sat too well with his wife, Stephanie. 643 00:33:13,566 --> 00:33:16,966 When Triple H made the announcement, it would be Kurt angle versus Vis. 644 00:33:17,033 --> 00:33:20,933 [Lilian] His opponent, weighing in at 496 pounds, 645 00:33:21,000 --> 00:33:23,233 Viscera! 646 00:33:23,300 --> 00:33:25,199 [Hayes] Well, JR, let me ask you. Do you think? 647 00:33:28,666 --> 00:33:30,766 [Triple H] Baby, come on. Merry Christmas. 648 00:33:31,833 --> 00:33:33,066 Merry Christmas. 649 00:33:33,133 --> 00:33:34,366 You didn't have to do this. 650 00:33:34,433 --> 00:33:35,266 Huh? 651 00:33:35,933 --> 00:33:36,966 What? This is gonna… 652 00:33:38,000 --> 00:33:40,666 [Ross] I don't think Stephanie's pleased with her husband 653 00:33:40,733 --> 00:33:43,199 -for signing this match-up. -[Hayes] I was trying to ask you, 654 00:33:43,266 --> 00:33:45,766 do you think that Stephanie gets a little twinkle in her eye 655 00:33:45,833 --> 00:33:47,133 when she sees Kurt Angle? 656 00:33:47,199 --> 00:33:50,300 [Ross] I'll tell you what, I don't know, but it seems that way, doesn't it? 657 00:33:50,366 --> 00:33:52,366 -[bell dinging] -This is a huge challenge 658 00:33:52,433 --> 00:33:53,500 for Kurt Angle. 659 00:33:54,833 --> 00:33:57,100 Angle, although he was a Heavyweight Olympic Champion, 660 00:33:57,166 --> 00:33:58,699 the limit in the heavyweight 661 00:33:58,766 --> 00:34:01,233 or super heavyweight division is 285 pounds. 662 00:34:02,166 --> 00:34:04,000 And that's almost… 663 00:34:04,800 --> 00:34:07,466 Well, Viscera is almost two of those 285 pounders, not quite. 664 00:34:08,333 --> 00:34:11,966 I just wonder if all the offensive maneuvers that Kurt Angle possesses 665 00:34:12,033 --> 00:34:14,633 if they'll be applicable here with the 500 pound Viscera. 666 00:34:14,699 --> 00:34:17,733 [Hayes] Oh! Modified bulldog takedown-- 667 00:34:17,799 --> 00:34:20,966 Bulldog headlock takedown by the near 500 pounder. 668 00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:25,066 Viscera will not fit in a Christmas stocking, let me tell you. 669 00:34:26,933 --> 00:34:29,866 [Ross] And Kurt angle is gonna have to use all his leverage, technique, 670 00:34:29,933 --> 00:34:32,166 everything he's learned in the amateurs 671 00:34:32,233 --> 00:34:36,233 to negotiate Viscera who's about 6'10" off this big man's feet. 672 00:34:37,466 --> 00:34:38,299 [grunts] 673 00:34:38,400 --> 00:34:41,799 [Ross] And Viscera burying the knees into the midsection of Kurt Angle. 674 00:34:41,866 --> 00:34:43,033 Now, we also know that… 675 00:34:44,233 --> 00:34:47,699 that Judas and Jezebel, Triple H and Stephanie, 676 00:34:48,400 --> 00:34:51,133 have signed The Acolytes, the Dudleys and-- 677 00:34:51,199 --> 00:34:53,766 Oh, look at this! Fallaway slam, this could be over. 678 00:34:54,433 --> 00:34:56,233 The winning streak could be over right there. 679 00:34:57,600 --> 00:35:00,200 The fabulous Moolah and Mae Young will meet two teams, 680 00:35:00,266 --> 00:35:03,133 the Acolytes and the Dudleys, in a Triple Threat Tag Team match-up here. 681 00:35:03,200 --> 00:35:06,133 And Viscera looking for that spinning heel kick, Michael, 682 00:35:06,200 --> 00:35:07,366 that did not connect. 683 00:35:07,433 --> 00:35:09,266 [Hayes] JR, what about the Boiler Room Brawl, 684 00:35:09,333 --> 00:35:11,600 one of the most dangerous matches in the WWE. 685 00:35:11,666 --> 00:35:15,466 Mankind-- And Mankind doesn't even know who his opponent is. 686 00:35:15,533 --> 00:35:19,033 [Ross] Mankind's frame of mind, I don't think he cares. That's his domain. 687 00:35:19,100 --> 00:35:20,966 He's the mayor of the Boiler Room Brawl. 688 00:35:21,033 --> 00:35:23,233 And-- Oh, missile dropkick off the top, 689 00:35:23,299 --> 00:35:25,666 an un-Olympian-like move by Kurt Angle, 690 00:35:25,733 --> 00:35:27,433 but it did get the big man off his feet. 691 00:35:27,500 --> 00:35:30,166 [Hayes] Uh-oh. Here comes Steve Blackman. 692 00:35:30,233 --> 00:35:32,600 [Ross] The Lethal Weapon has had problems with Kurt Angle. 693 00:35:32,666 --> 00:35:35,133 There's no doubt about that. And Blackman's got that kendo-- 694 00:35:35,200 --> 00:35:39,266 Oh! Blackman with a kendo stick right in the back of Viscera's head. 695 00:35:39,333 --> 00:35:41,766 And the fallaway fireman's carry slam. 696 00:35:44,066 --> 00:35:46,266 -What the hell is going on? -[bell dinging] 697 00:35:46,333 --> 00:35:48,533 -[Hayes] Why did Blackman hit Viscera? -I thought… 698 00:35:48,600 --> 00:35:51,733 [Lilian] Here is your winner, Kurt Angle. 699 00:35:51,799 --> 00:35:54,433 [Ross] Angle celebrating like he won another Olympic gold medal, 700 00:35:54,500 --> 00:35:57,500 but why did Blackman help Kurt Angle? 701 00:35:57,566 --> 00:35:58,400 I don't get it. 702 00:35:59,200 --> 00:36:03,500 That Blackman would have come to the aid of Kurt Cute. 703 00:36:04,166 --> 00:36:06,266 -Yeah, who would've ever thought? -Surprising. 704 00:36:06,333 --> 00:36:07,966 Yeah, who would've ever thought? 705 00:36:08,766 --> 00:36:10,766 Merry Christmas, Triple H. 706 00:36:10,833 --> 00:36:13,733 Merry Christmas. You didn't have nothing to do with that, right? 707 00:36:13,799 --> 00:36:14,866 No. 708 00:36:15,766 --> 00:36:18,066 [Ross] I think Stephanie's taking care of Kurt Angle, 709 00:36:18,133 --> 00:36:21,833 but who's gonna take care of the fabulous Moolah and Mae Young? 710 00:36:21,900 --> 00:36:23,500 They're both in their 70s 711 00:36:23,566 --> 00:36:26,466 and they've gotta get in the ring with two of the toughest teams 712 00:36:26,533 --> 00:36:28,233 that have ever stepped in the WWE. 713 00:36:28,299 --> 00:36:31,400 There's one of them, Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley. 714 00:36:31,466 --> 00:36:34,233 And what about this next team, The Acolytes? 715 00:36:34,299 --> 00:36:37,766 The Acolytes, the Dudleys, and two women. 716 00:36:38,400 --> 00:36:40,100 Michael Hayes, what's gonna happen here? 717 00:36:41,600 --> 00:36:44,700 [Hayes] The Acolytes look like they're looking for trouble and gonna find it. 718 00:36:44,766 --> 00:36:47,600 [Ross] Somebody is gonna get hurt very badly. Very badly. 719 00:36:50,200 --> 00:36:52,166 And we're back live, ladies and gentlemen, 720 00:36:52,233 --> 00:36:54,833 here in the sold out Compaq Center in Houston, Texas. 721 00:36:54,900 --> 00:36:59,200 And this one ought to be a dandy. I cannot believe what we're about to see. 722 00:37:00,233 --> 00:37:01,333 [bell dinging] 723 00:37:01,400 --> 00:37:05,600 [Lilian] The following contest is a Triple Threat Tag Team Match. 724 00:37:05,666 --> 00:37:09,500 Introducing first from Columbia, South Carolina, 725 00:37:09,566 --> 00:37:14,166 the fabulous Moolah and Mae Young. 726 00:37:14,233 --> 00:37:16,500 [Ross] Now, Moolah is a WWE Hall of Famer. 727 00:37:16,566 --> 00:37:19,600 I can tell you that Mae Young is gonna kick my butt for this, 728 00:37:19,666 --> 00:37:21,533 but she was born In 1923. 729 00:37:21,600 --> 00:37:25,533 When Mae Young was 18 years of age, she was wrestling professionally. 730 00:37:25,600 --> 00:37:28,633 She was in Memphis, Tennessee when World War II broke out. 731 00:37:30,133 --> 00:37:32,966 [Hayes] Do you think she was dreaming of Sexual Chocolate back then? 732 00:37:33,900 --> 00:37:36,700 [Ross] I don't know. What a-- That's another whole story. 733 00:37:36,766 --> 00:37:38,366 Sexual Chocolate and Mae Young. 734 00:37:39,500 --> 00:37:41,133 [Lilian] And their opponents, 735 00:37:41,200 --> 00:37:46,100 at a combined weight of 565 pounds, 736 00:37:46,166 --> 00:37:51,600 Bubba Ray and D-Von, the Dudley Boyz. 737 00:37:51,666 --> 00:37:53,966 [Ross] Stephanie and Triple H, 738 00:37:54,033 --> 00:37:56,866 -the grinches of… -You people need to sit down 739 00:37:56,933 --> 00:37:58,233 and shut up. 740 00:37:58,299 --> 00:38:00,366 [audience booing] 741 00:38:01,233 --> 00:38:02,466 [Ross] That won't get you far. 742 00:38:03,366 --> 00:38:05,933 -Whoa, Mae. -And as for you two old bats, 743 00:38:07,233 --> 00:38:11,100 the Dudley Commandments still applies 744 00:38:11,166 --> 00:38:14,866 even to two old bats such as yourselves. 745 00:38:15,500 --> 00:38:16,933 Number one, 746 00:38:17,000 --> 00:38:19,566 thou shall not steal. 747 00:38:21,166 --> 00:38:22,333 Number two, 748 00:38:23,200 --> 00:38:25,566 thou shall not give. 749 00:38:28,100 --> 00:38:29,900 And number three, 750 00:38:29,966 --> 00:38:33,900 thou shall not mess with the Dudley… 751 00:38:33,966 --> 00:38:34,833 [Hayes] Oh, my… 752 00:38:34,900 --> 00:38:37,299 [Ross] The Dudleys just struck Moolah and Mae 753 00:38:37,366 --> 00:38:39,533 in this Triple Threat Tag Team match-up. 754 00:38:40,566 --> 00:38:42,200 [Hayes] I can't believe they did that. 755 00:38:42,266 --> 00:38:44,966 [Ross] What a… what a couple of lowlifes, 756 00:38:45,033 --> 00:38:48,033 are Bubba Ray and D-Von, assaulting Mae and Moolah. 757 00:38:48,100 --> 00:38:51,299 And here come The Acolytes just looking for a fight. 758 00:38:51,366 --> 00:38:53,299 The Acolytes are looking for the Dudleys. 759 00:38:53,366 --> 00:38:56,666 [Hayes] And JR, did you see Sexual Chocolate Mark Henry watching? 760 00:38:57,966 --> 00:39:00,766 [Ross] Mark Henry and his lady friend, 761 00:39:01,466 --> 00:39:03,266 talking about a late December romance, 762 00:39:03,333 --> 00:39:06,200 Mae Young and Mark Henry an item romantically, 763 00:39:06,266 --> 00:39:07,533 as hard as that is to believe. 764 00:39:07,600 --> 00:39:10,400 And what a shot to the face by Bradshaw, 765 00:39:10,466 --> 00:39:12,200 knocking down Bubba Ray Dudley. 766 00:39:12,266 --> 00:39:14,133 Farooq and D-Von on the outside. 767 00:39:15,433 --> 00:39:17,733 This is supposed to be a Triple Threat Tag Team match 768 00:39:17,799 --> 00:39:20,366 that was signed by Stephanie and Triple H. 769 00:39:21,633 --> 00:39:25,200 And D-Von just sent Farooq for a ride into the steel steps. 770 00:39:25,266 --> 00:39:28,266 [Hayes] I don't think Mae and Moolah should get back in the ring. Oh! 771 00:39:28,333 --> 00:39:30,400 [Ross] Oh, Bradshaw holding Bubba Ray 772 00:39:30,466 --> 00:39:32,966 and Moolah and Mae double teaming Bubba Ray. 773 00:39:33,466 --> 00:39:35,100 They may cure his speech impediment. 774 00:39:35,166 --> 00:39:36,133 And a low blow. 775 00:39:36,200 --> 00:39:37,633 [Hayes] And look at-- Oh! Come on. 776 00:39:40,966 --> 00:39:42,700 [Ross] Bubba Ray striking Moolah and Mae. 777 00:39:42,766 --> 00:39:45,000 And again, in the spirit of the contest, 778 00:39:45,066 --> 00:39:48,566 Moolah and Mae are both in this match, the same as the men. 779 00:39:49,900 --> 00:39:52,933 Oh, come on. What is-- I don't believe this. 780 00:39:53,966 --> 00:39:56,000 -[Hayes] No, they're not. -[Ross] Oh, come on. 781 00:39:56,066 --> 00:39:58,500 -[Hayes] You stop that. Don't you… -[all exclaim] 782 00:40:00,366 --> 00:40:01,766 [Ross] Mark Henry has gotta be… 783 00:40:02,700 --> 00:40:04,666 jumping out of his skin right now. 784 00:40:04,733 --> 00:40:07,766 [Hayes] And Bradshaw trying to help up The Fabulous Moolah 785 00:40:08,433 --> 00:40:10,533 unaware of what just happened in the ring. 786 00:40:10,600 --> 00:40:14,466 [Ross] Bradshaw and Farooq got a little class and the Dudleys got none. 787 00:40:14,533 --> 00:40:17,166 -There's a cover, this match is over. -[bell dinging] 788 00:40:18,299 --> 00:40:20,533 But The Acolytes tried to help Moolah on the outside 789 00:40:20,600 --> 00:40:22,700 and the Dudleys took advantage of Mae. 790 00:40:23,866 --> 00:40:25,266 And here comes Mark Henry. 791 00:40:25,333 --> 00:40:27,833 -[Hayes] Uh-oh. It's on now, JR. -[audience cheering] 792 00:40:27,900 --> 00:40:30,000 You don't mess with Sexual Chocolate's woman. 793 00:40:30,066 --> 00:40:32,000 [Ross] Sexual Chocolate Mark Henry 794 00:40:33,333 --> 00:40:35,266 is striking anything that moves, 795 00:40:35,333 --> 00:40:37,200 -that looks like the Dudleys. -[bell dings] 796 00:40:39,600 --> 00:40:41,600 [Ross] Stephanie and Triple H are happy. 797 00:40:42,833 --> 00:40:44,633 I hope they're really proud of themselves. 798 00:40:45,266 --> 00:40:46,933 [Lilian] Here are your winners, 799 00:40:47,000 --> 00:40:49,700 -the Dudley Boyz. -[music playing] 800 00:40:49,766 --> 00:40:52,566 [Ross] The happily married couple, Triple H and Stephanie, 801 00:40:52,633 --> 00:40:54,666 are ruining Christmas for everybody. 802 00:40:56,166 --> 00:40:57,966 [Hayes] I hope Mae Young's all right. 803 00:40:59,033 --> 00:41:00,799 [Ross] Mark Henry embracing Mae. 804 00:41:01,666 --> 00:41:03,066 These guys ought to go get a room 805 00:41:04,299 --> 00:41:06,466 and take care of her… her ailments there. 806 00:41:06,533 --> 00:41:09,000 This is… this is absolutely shocking. 807 00:41:09,066 --> 00:41:11,066 -[laughs] -Downright… 808 00:41:11,133 --> 00:41:12,600 Hey, that stuff's not funny. 809 00:41:15,833 --> 00:41:17,900 -Okay. What's this? -Let's see where this came from. 810 00:41:18,433 --> 00:41:19,266 Open it up. 811 00:41:19,733 --> 00:41:23,033 It's gonna tell us who Mankind's opponent tonight is… 812 00:41:23,700 --> 00:41:25,900 -in the Boiler Room Brawl. -Oh, look at this. 813 00:41:25,966 --> 00:41:27,166 Look who it is. 814 00:41:27,733 --> 00:41:30,133 -It's Santa Claus. -It's Santa Claus. 815 00:41:30,200 --> 00:41:33,366 Hey, Mankind versus Santa Claus 816 00:41:33,433 --> 00:41:36,166 in a Boiler Room Brawl. 817 00:41:37,333 --> 00:41:38,600 It just doesn't get any better. 818 00:41:38,666 --> 00:41:39,666 [Ross] Santa Claus? 819 00:41:42,500 --> 00:41:44,799 Mankind, moments from now inside this boiler room, 820 00:41:44,866 --> 00:41:47,700 you're being forced to take on Santa Claus 821 00:41:47,766 --> 00:41:49,966 in a Boiler Room Brawl. I know what Santa means to you. 822 00:41:50,033 --> 00:41:51,233 -I read the book. -Yeah. 823 00:41:51,299 --> 00:41:53,400 Santa villages, the visits with the family. 824 00:41:53,466 --> 00:41:54,866 You can't be happy about this. 825 00:41:54,933 --> 00:41:57,666 Oh, I'm not happy at all about this. My kids love that guy. 826 00:41:57,733 --> 00:42:00,266 Christmas is a few days away. I love Santa Claus. 827 00:42:00,333 --> 00:42:02,799 What am I supposed to do to prove what a tough guy I am? 828 00:42:02,866 --> 00:42:04,366 Do I slap him in his cheeks 829 00:42:05,033 --> 00:42:06,033 that are like roses? 830 00:42:06,100 --> 00:42:08,166 Do I kick him in his dimple so merry? 831 00:42:08,233 --> 00:42:10,766 Or better yet, do I put a big boot to his nose, 832 00:42:10,833 --> 00:42:13,200 which is just like a cherry? Does that make me a tough guy? 833 00:42:13,266 --> 00:42:16,366 Better yet, maybe Mankind, the king of the boiler room, 834 00:42:16,433 --> 00:42:17,833 should give him a big knee 835 00:42:18,700 --> 00:42:21,833 to his little round belly and watch him shake like bowl full of jelly? 836 00:42:21,900 --> 00:42:24,966 Would that finally make me look like a tough guy? 837 00:42:25,033 --> 00:42:27,533 You answer me, Michael Cole, because I really don't know. 838 00:42:27,600 --> 00:42:29,966 Am I supposed to take this match? Am I supposed to… 839 00:42:30,033 --> 00:42:31,566 Hey, Merry Christmas, Mick. 840 00:42:31,633 --> 00:42:33,733 Merry Christmas. Hey, I think you must feel goofy 841 00:42:33,799 --> 00:42:35,100 from Bradshaw's chair shot 842 00:42:35,166 --> 00:42:37,100 'cause I'm having an interview with Santa Claus. 843 00:42:37,166 --> 00:42:38,966 I don't really need a posse hanging around. 844 00:42:39,033 --> 00:42:40,000 -Hey! -[Ross] Look out. 845 00:42:40,066 --> 00:42:41,566 [all grunting] 846 00:42:41,633 --> 00:42:44,000 [Ross] Those gophers, Triple H and Stephanie, 847 00:42:44,066 --> 00:42:45,666 the Mean Street Posse 848 00:42:45,733 --> 00:42:48,500 pulling Mankind there in the boiler room. 849 00:42:49,766 --> 00:42:51,700 [Mankind laughs] Wait. Wait. 850 00:42:52,233 --> 00:42:54,766 Did I just get my ass kicked by the Mean Street Posse? 851 00:42:55,966 --> 00:42:56,966 That's embarrassing. 852 00:42:57,500 --> 00:42:59,266 Well-- Santa. 853 00:42:59,333 --> 00:43:01,400 [Santa] Ho-ho-ho. 854 00:43:01,466 --> 00:43:04,166 -There you are, you old son of a gun. -Are you, Mick Foley? 855 00:43:04,233 --> 00:43:06,400 Listen, I don't know what this is all about, 856 00:43:06,466 --> 00:43:08,266 but you and I are supposed to have a match, 857 00:43:08,333 --> 00:43:11,000 a Boiler Room Brawl right now, me and you. 858 00:43:11,066 --> 00:43:12,133 You know what that means? 859 00:43:12,200 --> 00:43:13,600 It means I've got to kick your ass 860 00:43:13,666 --> 00:43:16,200 -but I don't really wanna do that. -But you've been good boy. 861 00:43:16,266 --> 00:43:19,433 I don't wanna be on the bad boys list, so I'll tell you what I'm gonna do. 862 00:43:19,500 --> 00:43:21,433 -Okay. -This boiler room match, 863 00:43:21,500 --> 00:43:24,233 the way you win is by leaving the boiler room first. 864 00:43:24,299 --> 00:43:27,799 So look, I really don't need this on my reputation or my conscience. 865 00:43:27,866 --> 00:43:29,600 -Oh. -I'm gonna turn my back, 866 00:43:29,666 --> 00:43:31,266 you walk out of the room, you win, 867 00:43:31,333 --> 00:43:34,466 that way you go back to the North Pole, you tell Mrs. Claus, 868 00:43:34,533 --> 00:43:38,033 all the elves, that you beat Mankind in a Boiler Room Brawl, 869 00:43:38,100 --> 00:43:40,200 -probably good for you, okay? -Ho-ho-ho-ho. 870 00:43:40,266 --> 00:43:42,066 -Merry Christmas. -Merry Christmas, okay? 871 00:43:42,133 --> 00:43:44,500 I'll put you over. Don't worry about that, Santa. 872 00:43:44,566 --> 00:43:46,533 -[all grunt] -[Ross] Hey, wait. What the hell? 873 00:43:48,100 --> 00:43:49,666 There's three more Santa Claus. 874 00:43:51,200 --> 00:43:53,066 Three Santa Clauses. 875 00:43:54,733 --> 00:43:55,700 Who the hell is that? 876 00:43:56,200 --> 00:43:57,966 [Hayes] I don't know, it's like Santa-mania. 877 00:43:58,033 --> 00:43:59,600 [straining, grunting] 878 00:43:59,666 --> 00:44:02,700 [Ross] Those Santas have very evil intentions. 879 00:44:03,566 --> 00:44:05,366 And Mankind 880 00:44:05,433 --> 00:44:07,766 is taking matters into his own hands. 881 00:44:09,100 --> 00:44:10,799 Uh-oh. Oh. 882 00:44:11,666 --> 00:44:12,500 That's it. 883 00:44:12,566 --> 00:44:14,566 [Ross] That ain't Tupperware. 884 00:44:14,633 --> 00:44:16,933 That's that hard Teflon stuff. 885 00:44:17,000 --> 00:44:17,833 Goodnight! 886 00:44:21,533 --> 00:44:24,266 [Hayes] I don't envy anyone in a Boiler Room Brawl with Mankind, 887 00:44:24,333 --> 00:44:25,433 much less Santa Claus. 888 00:44:27,433 --> 00:44:29,566 [Ross] Again, the object is to walk out of the… 889 00:44:29,633 --> 00:44:32,033 -What the hell? There's two more. -[laughing] 890 00:44:32,100 --> 00:44:34,299 -[Ross] How many Santa Clauses are there? -[grunting] 891 00:44:37,000 --> 00:44:40,366 [Ross] Mankind has been assaulted here by two more Santas. 892 00:44:41,200 --> 00:44:43,766 But they're not having any more luck than the other three did. 893 00:44:45,533 --> 00:44:46,700 Wait a minute, that's… 894 00:44:47,666 --> 00:44:50,233 Wait a second, that's Mr. Ass. 895 00:44:50,299 --> 00:44:51,566 Ho-ho-ho! 896 00:44:51,633 --> 00:44:54,566 [Hayes] And I think I recognize those lefts and rights, JR. 897 00:44:54,633 --> 00:44:55,966 -Oh, no. -[Ross] Oh, God. 898 00:44:56,799 --> 00:44:58,633 Mankind elevated up to the air 899 00:44:58,700 --> 00:45:00,466 and landed onto the concrete floor. 900 00:45:01,133 --> 00:45:03,233 Man, what a set up by Triple H and Stephanie. 901 00:45:04,066 --> 00:45:05,433 That's all this has been. 902 00:45:06,799 --> 00:45:08,833 Mankind is being decimated in a… 903 00:45:09,600 --> 00:45:11,600 in a steel and concrete environment. 904 00:45:11,666 --> 00:45:13,900 And Mr. Ass just ate some steel there. 905 00:45:15,866 --> 00:45:18,100 If that is the Road Dogg and we think that it is. 906 00:45:18,733 --> 00:45:20,000 Oh, look out here, look out. 907 00:45:21,933 --> 00:45:23,100 Right on the head. 908 00:45:23,166 --> 00:45:24,666 That is the Road Dogg, Michael. 909 00:45:24,733 --> 00:45:27,299 [Hayes] That was a cookie sheet and nothing sweet about it, JR. 910 00:45:28,500 --> 00:45:33,400 ♪ Chestnuts roasting on an open fire ♪ 911 00:45:35,400 --> 00:45:38,966 ♪ Jack Frost nipping at your nose ♪ 912 00:45:40,533 --> 00:45:41,799 -[shattering] -[all exclaim] 913 00:45:42,933 --> 00:45:43,799 [Hayes] Oh, no. 914 00:45:43,866 --> 00:45:44,700 [groans] 915 00:45:45,799 --> 00:45:46,766 -[grunts] -[clattering] 916 00:45:46,833 --> 00:45:47,666 [groans] 917 00:45:50,866 --> 00:45:52,533 I heard him exclaim, 918 00:45:52,933 --> 00:45:54,400 as he rose out of sight, 919 00:45:55,333 --> 00:45:57,299 "I've got two words for all… 920 00:45:58,433 --> 00:45:59,266 Suck it." 921 00:46:00,566 --> 00:46:01,700 Excuse me, jerk. 922 00:46:02,866 --> 00:46:03,833 [Ross] Triple H… 923 00:46:05,900 --> 00:46:08,066 I know that nose anywhere. That's Triple H, Michael. 924 00:46:08,133 --> 00:46:09,133 [Hayes] What a set-up. 925 00:46:10,833 --> 00:46:13,433 -Here's your winner, Santa Claus. -Ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho. 926 00:46:13,500 --> 00:46:14,566 [Ross] This makes me sick. 927 00:46:15,166 --> 00:46:17,700 Stephanie and triple are making a mockery out of the holidays. 928 00:46:18,266 --> 00:46:19,366 What else can they do? 929 00:46:19,433 --> 00:46:21,066 What else can they do to us tonight? 930 00:46:24,133 --> 00:46:26,600 [overlapping chatter] 931 00:46:27,799 --> 00:46:28,966 ♪ …at your nose ♪ 932 00:46:29,033 --> 00:46:30,766 -[shattering] -[Ross] Oh, Jesus. 933 00:46:31,333 --> 00:46:33,100 Santa's always got backup. 934 00:46:33,700 --> 00:46:35,966 [all exclaiming] 935 00:46:36,799 --> 00:46:39,433 -He's a very violent Santa Claus. -He is pretty ripped, too. 936 00:46:39,500 --> 00:46:41,200 [Triple H] I heard him exclaim 937 00:46:41,266 --> 00:46:43,433 as he rose out of sight, 938 00:46:43,966 --> 00:46:45,933 "I've got two words for all… 939 00:46:46,966 --> 00:46:48,266 Suck it." 940 00:46:48,333 --> 00:46:49,500 -[knocking on door] -Come in. 941 00:46:51,799 --> 00:46:53,266 -Triple H. -Al. 942 00:46:53,333 --> 00:46:55,066 -Mrs. Helmsley. -Hello, Al. 943 00:46:55,133 --> 00:46:56,766 I figure Hanukkah's just over with 944 00:46:56,833 --> 00:46:58,633 and Christmas is just right around the corner, 945 00:46:58,700 --> 00:47:00,133 it's the giving season, 946 00:47:00,200 --> 00:47:01,799 so I thought I'd come in here and ask… 947 00:47:02,400 --> 00:47:03,366 Not ask, 948 00:47:03,433 --> 00:47:05,866 demand a match with The Rock tonight. 949 00:47:05,933 --> 00:47:08,100 And not just any match because I'm gonna make him pay 950 00:47:08,166 --> 00:47:10,233 for sticking his nose between me and Mick again. 951 00:47:10,900 --> 00:47:12,833 I want a Brahma Bullrope match with him. 952 00:47:13,500 --> 00:47:14,366 [chuckling] What? 953 00:47:14,433 --> 00:47:15,500 Hey, hey. 954 00:47:16,100 --> 00:47:17,166 -Something funny? -No. 955 00:47:17,233 --> 00:47:18,433 -No, sorry. -Don't laugh at me. 956 00:47:18,500 --> 00:47:21,433 Hey, Al, let me make something clear to you, all right? 957 00:47:21,500 --> 00:47:24,000 You never ever walk in here 958 00:47:24,066 --> 00:47:26,200 and demand anything, you got it? 959 00:47:26,966 --> 00:47:28,033 He's right. Right. 960 00:47:28,100 --> 00:47:29,299 -Don't ever. -Shut up. 961 00:47:32,799 --> 00:47:34,100 All right, you got your match. 962 00:47:34,166 --> 00:47:36,133 Brahma Bullrope match, you and The Rock. 963 00:47:36,200 --> 00:47:37,299 -You're on. -Thank you. 964 00:47:37,366 --> 00:47:38,433 -[Ross] Wow! -[Hayes] Whoa! 965 00:47:38,500 --> 00:47:39,633 I'm gonna take that bell, 966 00:47:39,700 --> 00:47:41,466 I'm gonna polish it up real nice. 967 00:47:41,533 --> 00:47:42,900 I'm going to turn it sideways 968 00:47:42,966 --> 00:47:45,200 and then I'm going to beat him on the head repeatedly… 969 00:47:45,266 --> 00:47:46,633 Al, Al, Al, 970 00:47:47,299 --> 00:47:49,833 could you describe it in the hallway, please? 971 00:47:49,900 --> 00:47:52,466 [Al] Thank you. And I don't need any help this time. 972 00:47:52,533 --> 00:47:53,799 Yeah, you need help, all right. 973 00:47:53,866 --> 00:47:55,533 [chuckling] 974 00:47:55,600 --> 00:47:56,433 He's sick. 975 00:47:57,400 --> 00:47:58,533 What's the matter with him? 976 00:47:59,633 --> 00:48:01,533 ["The Ho Train" playing] 977 00:48:02,900 --> 00:48:04,666 [Ross] We're gonna see The Rock 978 00:48:04,733 --> 00:48:08,566 in a Brahma Bullrope match against Al Snow. 979 00:48:08,633 --> 00:48:09,900 That is a huge match-up. 980 00:48:09,966 --> 00:48:13,200 And here's the Godfather but during the Giving season, 981 00:48:13,266 --> 00:48:14,266 he's ho-less. 982 00:48:15,533 --> 00:48:18,900 [Hayes] JR, after what Stephanie and Triple H did to Mankind 983 00:48:18,966 --> 00:48:20,066 in the Boiler Room Brawl, 984 00:48:20,133 --> 00:48:23,266 you have to wonder, what do they have in store for The Rock? 985 00:48:26,233 --> 00:48:27,700 [Ross] That's a great question. 986 00:48:31,533 --> 00:48:33,366 Holiday hos are amongst us. 987 00:48:38,266 --> 00:48:41,700 The Godfather has a huge opportunity here 988 00:48:43,600 --> 00:48:46,966 to leave with some WWE gold in a matter of moments. 989 00:48:47,799 --> 00:48:50,833 He takes on "Y2J" Chris Jericho. 990 00:48:53,633 --> 00:48:54,533 [bell dinging] 991 00:48:54,600 --> 00:48:57,700 [Ross] The Rock, Al Snow, Brahma Bullrope match. 992 00:48:57,766 --> 00:49:00,100 [Lilian] …it is for the World Wrestling Entertainment 993 00:49:00,166 --> 00:49:03,299 Intercontinental Championship, 994 00:49:03,366 --> 00:49:07,133 making his way to the ring, from the red-light district, 995 00:49:07,200 --> 00:49:09,600 the opponent and challenger, 996 00:49:09,666 --> 00:49:12,799 weighing in at 320 pounds, 997 00:49:12,866 --> 00:49:14,766 The Godfather. 998 00:49:14,833 --> 00:49:17,299 [Ross] We've already seen Test get hammered again, 999 00:49:17,366 --> 00:49:21,966 that nose further injured in a Handicap match with the Outlaws. 1000 00:49:23,299 --> 00:49:25,466 You've seen Edge and Matt Hardy 1001 00:49:25,533 --> 00:49:28,033 fight their own brothers Christian and Jeff Hardy 1002 00:49:28,666 --> 00:49:31,266 thanks to the McMahon-Helmsley era. 1003 00:49:32,200 --> 00:49:34,200 [Hayes] How about the Triple Threat tag team match? 1004 00:49:35,000 --> 00:49:36,299 [Ross] What about… What… 1005 00:49:36,866 --> 00:49:39,466 I guess Stephanie McMahon must've encouraged Steve Blackman 1006 00:49:39,533 --> 00:49:40,900 to help Kurt Angle. 1007 00:49:40,966 --> 00:49:43,400 Only thing I can't figure out when Angle defeated Viscera, 1008 00:49:43,466 --> 00:49:44,566 who will remain undefeated, 1009 00:49:46,799 --> 00:49:49,366 is putting Mae and Moolah in that Triple Threat match. 1010 00:49:50,100 --> 00:49:51,500 Lord have mercy. 1011 00:49:51,566 --> 00:49:53,400 What are Stephanie and Triple H thinking? 1012 00:49:55,133 --> 00:49:58,666 It's time once again… 1013 00:49:58,733 --> 00:50:04,700 [audience] For everybody to come aboard the Ho Train. 1014 00:50:05,466 --> 00:50:09,000 [The Godfather] Oh, man! I know that I ain't the only one. 1015 00:50:09,066 --> 00:50:13,366 Is there any pimps up in this house? 1016 00:50:13,433 --> 00:50:15,200 [audience cheering] 1017 00:50:16,666 --> 00:50:18,166 To all y'all who didn't know 1018 00:50:18,233 --> 00:50:21,366 that The Godfather be pimping hos… 1019 00:50:21,433 --> 00:50:22,966 [audience] Nationwide! 1020 00:50:23,033 --> 00:50:24,466 Man, don't hide it, 1021 00:50:24,533 --> 00:50:29,133 I want you to take it out and light it up for The Godfather and say… 1022 00:50:29,200 --> 00:50:31,266 [audience] Pimpin' ain't easy! 1023 00:50:32,133 --> 00:50:33,766 [glitchy music snippet plays] 1024 00:50:33,833 --> 00:50:37,233 -[Hayes] Oh, here we go. -[Ross] Take a deep seat. 1025 00:50:38,899 --> 00:50:40,033 [audience cheering] 1026 00:50:40,100 --> 00:50:42,866 [Ross] Intercontinental title to be decided momentarily. 1027 00:50:43,266 --> 00:50:44,899 ["Break the Walls Down" playing] 1028 00:50:47,233 --> 00:50:48,366 [Lilian] His opponent, 1029 00:50:49,266 --> 00:50:53,733 from Winnipeg, Canada, weighing in at 227 pounds, 1030 00:50:54,266 --> 00:50:59,500 the World Wrestling Entertainment Intercontinental Champion, 1031 00:51:00,633 --> 00:51:03,166 Chris Jericho! 1032 00:51:03,899 --> 00:51:05,799 [Ross] Well, folks, if you just joined us, 1033 00:51:06,333 --> 00:51:10,600 we will have a Brahma Bullrope match here tonight, live on Raw. 1034 00:51:10,666 --> 00:51:14,233 The Rock has been challenged by Al Snow. 1035 00:51:15,200 --> 00:51:20,299 And the Jezebel and Judas, Stephanie and Triple H, 1036 00:51:21,066 --> 00:51:23,266 have agreed and signed the match. 1037 00:51:24,399 --> 00:51:27,866 So The Rock will be out here, momentarily, to take on Al Snow 1038 00:51:27,933 --> 00:51:29,833 in a Brahma Bullrope match. 1039 00:51:32,066 --> 00:51:35,266 Michael Hayes, sitting here at ringside along with Jim Ross. 1040 00:51:36,100 --> 00:51:37,666 Jerry Lawler, of course, in Los Angeles 1041 00:51:37,733 --> 00:51:39,766 for the premiere tonight of Man on the Moon 1042 00:51:39,833 --> 00:51:42,066 which debuts on Wednesday. 1043 00:51:42,133 --> 00:51:43,500 But if The King were here, 1044 00:51:43,566 --> 00:51:46,433 he'd be very happy with all these hos. 1045 00:51:46,500 --> 00:51:48,000 [Hayes] The King would be very happy. 1046 00:51:48,066 --> 00:51:51,799 I have to wonder if he'll be the star of the west coast premiere 1047 00:51:51,866 --> 00:51:54,433 that you were, JR, on the east coast in New York. 1048 00:51:54,500 --> 00:51:57,633 [Ross] I wonder-- I tried to figure out the relationship between 1049 00:51:57,700 --> 00:51:59,766 Chris Jericho and Chyna. 1050 00:51:59,833 --> 00:52:02,366 I'm really-- That's got me really baffled. 1051 00:52:02,433 --> 00:52:05,733 I don't understand that relationship if or even there's one. 1052 00:52:06,966 --> 00:52:08,333 [bell dinging] 1053 00:52:09,500 --> 00:52:11,466 [Ross] So the Intercontinental title on the line. 1054 00:52:11,533 --> 00:52:13,266 The Godfather, great opportunity… 1055 00:52:14,266 --> 00:52:18,266 He's got six restaurant-quality hos with him here at ringside. 1056 00:52:18,333 --> 00:52:22,766 Great opportunity for The Godfather, just a few days before Christmas, 1057 00:52:22,833 --> 00:52:25,133 to walk out of Houston as the Intercontinental Champion. 1058 00:52:25,200 --> 00:52:27,899 And the big man hammering away at Chris Jericho. 1059 00:52:29,733 --> 00:52:31,533 Jericho's has got to be quicker than a hiccup 1060 00:52:31,600 --> 00:52:35,366 to survive this very in-your-face style of The Godfather. 1061 00:52:38,399 --> 00:52:39,799 [grunts] 1062 00:52:40,533 --> 00:52:43,399 [Hayes] JR, do you think Chyna might be trying to lull Jericho 1063 00:52:43,466 --> 00:52:45,333 into a false sense of security? 1064 00:52:45,399 --> 00:52:47,266 [Ross] I don't know, maybe. It could be. 1065 00:52:47,333 --> 00:52:49,533 There's some head games going on or are they? 1066 00:52:49,600 --> 00:52:52,033 Does Chyna actually respect Chris Jericho? 1067 00:52:52,100 --> 00:52:53,899 Is there a mutual respect there? 1068 00:52:54,500 --> 00:52:57,666 Jericho won the Intercontinental title at the Survivor Series back in November. 1069 00:52:59,633 --> 00:53:02,299 And now, Jericho low bridging The Godfather. 1070 00:53:02,366 --> 00:53:04,600 [Hayes] Actually, Jericho won the title at Armageddon. 1071 00:53:04,666 --> 00:53:06,500 [Ross] I mean, Armageddon. I'm sorry. 1072 00:53:06,566 --> 00:53:09,266 He lost it at Survivor Series in November, 1073 00:53:09,333 --> 00:53:11,066 won it in December at Armageddon. 1074 00:53:11,133 --> 00:53:14,033 -[Hayes] In two great match-ups. -[Ross] I stand corrected. 1075 00:53:16,133 --> 00:53:18,700 If you're wondering what those photos of Stephanie and Triple H 1076 00:53:18,766 --> 00:53:20,866 are up on the sides of the Titantron, 1077 00:53:20,933 --> 00:53:22,299 it's their way of… 1078 00:53:22,366 --> 00:53:23,933 You know, Vince McMahon and The Rock 1079 00:53:24,000 --> 00:53:26,266 are in this current edition of Entertainment Weekly 1080 00:53:26,333 --> 00:53:32,299 as the WWE number five ranked entertainers of 1999. 1081 00:53:33,033 --> 00:53:35,500 I guess they feel they should be deserving of the cover. 1082 00:53:36,433 --> 00:53:38,166 [Hayes] Triple H and Steph said it all. 1083 00:53:38,233 --> 00:53:40,299 They felt they were shunned by Entertainment Weekly. 1084 00:53:42,133 --> 00:53:43,666 [Ross] Jericho avoiding the contact. 1085 00:53:43,733 --> 00:53:48,700 The Godfather didn't find any, uh, solace in that steel ring post. 1086 00:53:48,766 --> 00:53:49,666 Come on, baby! 1087 00:53:49,733 --> 00:53:52,166 [Hayes] Jericho is so quick on his feet. A quick thinker. 1088 00:53:52,933 --> 00:53:54,399 [Ross] There are those shots. 1089 00:53:54,466 --> 00:53:56,700 Stephanie on the left and, of course, Triple H… 1090 00:53:57,866 --> 00:54:00,100 Man, he does have a large nose, doesn't he? 1091 00:54:00,966 --> 00:54:02,299 It's Triple H I'm referring to. 1092 00:54:02,366 --> 00:54:03,600 Knocked down by the Godfather. 1093 00:54:03,666 --> 00:54:06,299 And Jericho, who is the reigning Intercontinental Champion 1094 00:54:06,366 --> 00:54:09,133 has found himself on the defensive for most of this match-up, 1095 00:54:09,200 --> 00:54:11,333 -being basically overpowered. -[Hayes] Uh-oh. 1096 00:54:11,399 --> 00:54:13,066 [audience cheering] 1097 00:54:13,133 --> 00:54:15,133 [Ross] There is the Ninth Wonder of the World, 1098 00:54:15,200 --> 00:54:17,966 the former Intercontinental Champion, Chyna. 1099 00:54:18,033 --> 00:54:20,600 And a-- Oh! What a thrust kick by The Godfather, 1100 00:54:20,666 --> 00:54:22,566 caught Jericho right in the face. 1101 00:54:22,633 --> 00:54:23,766 [Hayes] Man, she looks good. 1102 00:54:24,633 --> 00:54:26,666 [Ross] Well, I don't… This ain't no beauty pageant. 1103 00:54:26,733 --> 00:54:29,266 It isn't. Oh, look out! 1104 00:54:30,066 --> 00:54:32,966 Jericho elevated face first into the top turn buckle. 1105 00:54:33,033 --> 00:54:34,533 Chyna is here at ringside. 1106 00:54:34,600 --> 00:54:36,733 Hands on hips, what is on her mind? 1107 00:54:36,799 --> 00:54:38,700 [Hayes] What is Chyna's motivation? 1108 00:54:38,766 --> 00:54:39,933 [Ross] Hos up on the apron. 1109 00:54:40,000 --> 00:54:41,600 Look out. Here comes the Ho Train. 1110 00:54:41,666 --> 00:54:42,766 And wait a minute. 1111 00:54:42,833 --> 00:54:43,799 Chyna's in the ring 1112 00:54:43,866 --> 00:54:45,633 and got the low blow to The Godfather. 1113 00:54:47,899 --> 00:54:49,733 A low blow on The Godfather. 1114 00:54:49,799 --> 00:54:51,433 The referee was with the hos 1115 00:54:51,500 --> 00:54:53,299 and Jericho gets the one-two-three. 1116 00:54:53,366 --> 00:54:55,799 -[Hayes] Why did Chyna do that? -[Lilian] Here's your winner, 1117 00:54:55,866 --> 00:54:57,566 Chris Jericho. 1118 00:54:58,100 --> 00:55:01,033 [Ross] Well, somebody's got to tell me what the relationship 1119 00:55:01,100 --> 00:55:03,033 is between that woman, Chyna, 1120 00:55:03,100 --> 00:55:05,100 and that man, the Intercontinental Champion, 1121 00:55:05,166 --> 00:55:06,733 Chris Jericho. 1122 00:55:06,799 --> 00:55:09,299 [Hayes] JR, do you think Chyna is sweet on Jericho? 1123 00:55:10,200 --> 00:55:14,000 [Ross] I guess it's possible. I just don't understand it. 1124 00:55:14,466 --> 00:55:19,566 I mean, The Godfather had Jericho set up for the Ho Train. 1125 00:55:19,633 --> 00:55:20,700 [Hayes] And Chyna comes in 1126 00:55:20,766 --> 00:55:23,233 and puts a screeching halt to the Ho Train. 1127 00:55:25,366 --> 00:55:28,000 [Ross] And the Godfather taken right out of his game there 1128 00:55:28,066 --> 00:55:30,366 and Jericho will take a victory, anyway he gets it, 1129 00:55:30,433 --> 00:55:32,966 but I don't understand that relationship. 1130 00:55:34,000 --> 00:55:36,000 Chyna, Steph, you guys are crazy. 1131 00:55:36,066 --> 00:55:37,633 We're not crazy. What do you mean crazy? 1132 00:55:37,700 --> 00:55:38,866 It's just a figure of speech. 1133 00:55:38,933 --> 00:55:41,066 What does this have to do with me and my Hardys? 1134 00:55:41,133 --> 00:55:43,733 It's got nothing to do with them. I'll tell you what it is. 1135 00:55:43,799 --> 00:55:47,066 All right, B.B., you're gonna be with Val Venis tonight. 1136 00:55:47,133 --> 00:55:48,533 -What? -[Triple H] Terri, 1137 00:55:48,600 --> 00:55:50,333 you're going to be with Hardcore Holly. 1138 00:55:50,399 --> 00:55:53,100 And you guys are going to get to be a part of history 1139 00:55:53,166 --> 00:55:56,200 as tonight you take place in the first ever 1140 00:55:56,266 --> 00:55:58,866 Holiday Topless Top rope match. 1141 00:55:58,933 --> 00:56:00,433 -He's a genius. -[audience cheering] 1142 00:56:00,500 --> 00:56:02,233 -The point of the match is… -Shut up. 1143 00:56:02,299 --> 00:56:03,133 [Hayes] Cool! 1144 00:56:03,200 --> 00:56:06,066 …one guy throws his opponent over the top rope. 1145 00:56:06,133 --> 00:56:07,266 When he touches the floor, 1146 00:56:07,333 --> 00:56:10,033 his girl loses an article of clothing. 1147 00:56:10,100 --> 00:56:14,700 The match continues until one guy's girl is topless 1148 00:56:14,766 --> 00:56:16,566 -and he's a loser. -[Hayes] Way cool. 1149 00:56:16,633 --> 00:56:18,299 -See how it works? -That's nice. 1150 00:56:18,366 --> 00:56:21,233 Right. And for an incentive, as if that's not enough, 1151 00:56:22,100 --> 00:56:24,766 the winner gets a shot Thursday on SmackDown 1152 00:56:24,833 --> 00:56:26,200 at the Intercontinental title. 1153 00:56:27,433 --> 00:56:29,799 So girls, have a ball, 1154 00:56:29,866 --> 00:56:31,299 Merry Christmas, 1155 00:56:31,366 --> 00:56:33,766 -and may the breast woman win. -[men laughing] 1156 00:56:34,733 --> 00:56:37,200 -I'm not kidding, shut up… -Yeah, you jerks. 1157 00:56:37,266 --> 00:56:38,633 -…or you're fired. -Keep it quiet. 1158 00:56:41,433 --> 00:56:43,133 [Ross] We are back, ladies and gentleman. 1159 00:56:43,200 --> 00:56:46,033 And another first in the World Wrestling Entertainment. 1160 00:56:46,100 --> 00:56:49,700 There you see B.B. along with Terri Runnels. 1161 00:56:49,766 --> 00:56:52,200 You are about to see the first ever 1162 00:56:52,266 --> 00:56:55,100 Holiday Topless Top rope match. 1163 00:56:55,166 --> 00:56:58,033 [Hayes] When Stephanie and Triple H talked about having a Raw Christmas, 1164 00:56:58,100 --> 00:56:59,299 they weren't kidding. 1165 00:56:59,366 --> 00:57:01,833 [Ross] This has been holiday hell, in my estimation. 1166 00:57:02,766 --> 00:57:04,833 It's hard to imagine what else is gonna happen 1167 00:57:04,899 --> 00:57:06,899 that we haven't already seen, but… 1168 00:57:07,566 --> 00:57:09,633 [man] Hello, ladies. 1169 00:57:09,700 --> 00:57:11,766 [Val Venis theme music playing] 1170 00:57:11,833 --> 00:57:13,833 [Ross] It will be Val Venis and Hardcore Holly 1171 00:57:13,899 --> 00:57:15,866 in a special one-on-one match-up. 1172 00:57:17,833 --> 00:57:21,733 The match continues until one of these men's representatives… 1173 00:57:21,799 --> 00:57:23,533 Val will be represented by B.B. 1174 00:57:23,600 --> 00:57:26,366 Hardcore Holly represented by Terri 1175 00:57:26,433 --> 00:57:29,566 in the first ever Holiday Topless Top rope match. 1176 00:57:30,200 --> 00:57:31,200 It's very simple. 1177 00:57:31,799 --> 00:57:35,033 When either man has gone over the top rope and lands on the floor, 1178 00:57:35,100 --> 00:57:36,733 the guy that lands, his representative, 1179 00:57:36,799 --> 00:57:38,500 has got to take off an article of clothing. 1180 00:57:38,566 --> 00:57:40,866 [Lilian] The following contest is the first ever 1181 00:57:40,933 --> 00:57:43,833 Holiday Topless Top Rope match. 1182 00:57:44,600 --> 00:57:48,866 In the ring, weighing in at 244 pounds, 1183 00:57:48,933 --> 00:57:51,066 from Las Vegas, Nevada, 1184 00:57:51,133 --> 00:57:55,666 the World Wrestling Entertainment European champion, 1185 00:57:55,733 --> 00:57:58,966 Val Venis. 1186 00:57:59,033 --> 00:58:00,366 [Ross] Let's get this straight. 1187 00:58:00,433 --> 00:58:02,766 If Val Venis throws Hardcore Holly over the top rope 1188 00:58:02,833 --> 00:58:05,433 and Hardcore hits, with both feet on the floor, 1189 00:58:05,500 --> 00:58:07,700 then Hardcore's representative, Terri, 1190 00:58:07,766 --> 00:58:09,833 has got to take off an article of clothing. 1191 00:58:09,899 --> 00:58:11,033 [Hayes] That's so cool. 1192 00:58:11,100 --> 00:58:14,133 [Ross] And the match continues until one of these ladies 1193 00:58:14,200 --> 00:58:16,233 -is topless. -[Hayes] That's a Raw Christmas. 1194 00:58:18,833 --> 00:58:19,933 [Ross] The winner will meet 1195 00:58:20,000 --> 00:58:23,366 -the Intercontinental Champion… -Hello, ladies. 1196 00:58:23,433 --> 00:58:24,399 [Ross] …on SmackDown. 1197 00:58:24,466 --> 00:58:26,600 So it's a high-stakes match for these men, 1198 00:58:26,666 --> 00:58:28,433 even higher, I would assume, for the ladies. 1199 00:58:28,500 --> 00:58:30,700 You know something, ladies? 1200 00:58:30,766 --> 00:58:35,533 You women are a lot like Christmas trees. 1201 00:58:35,600 --> 00:58:36,433 [laughs] 1202 00:58:37,100 --> 00:58:41,766 You know, you smell good. 1203 00:58:43,700 --> 00:58:46,600 You're pretty to look at. 1204 00:58:48,666 --> 00:58:52,233 But you never really feel special 1205 00:58:52,299 --> 00:58:55,066 until I plug it in 1206 00:58:55,133 --> 00:58:57,233 and light you up. 1207 00:58:58,966 --> 00:59:00,633 [Ross] And merry Christmas to you, Val. 1208 00:59:00,700 --> 00:59:02,733 [Hayes] That didn't leave much to the imagination. 1209 00:59:02,799 --> 00:59:04,366 ["How Do You Like Me Now?" playing] 1210 00:59:05,899 --> 00:59:08,433 -[Ross] Here comes the Hollys. -Superheavyweights. 1211 00:59:08,500 --> 00:59:13,299 [Lilian] His opponent and challenger, being accompanied by Crash, 1212 00:59:14,033 --> 00:59:16,566 weighing in at 239 pounds, 1213 00:59:16,633 --> 00:59:18,633 from Mobile, Alabama, 1214 00:59:19,566 --> 00:59:22,266 Hardcore Holly. 1215 00:59:22,333 --> 00:59:24,799 [Ross] Holly, not only an opponent, he's also a challenger. 1216 00:59:26,266 --> 00:59:27,966 Hardcore Holly and Val Venis… 1217 00:59:28,033 --> 00:59:31,333 Now remember, Val Venis is gonna be represented by B.B. 1218 00:59:31,399 --> 00:59:33,899 Hardcore Holly represented by Terri. 1219 00:59:33,966 --> 00:59:37,533 This is the first ever Holiday Topless Top Rope match. 1220 00:59:37,600 --> 00:59:38,733 The winner of this match 1221 00:59:38,799 --> 00:59:41,366 will meet the Intercontinental Champion, Chris Jericho, 1222 00:59:41,433 --> 00:59:44,866 this Thursday night on SmackDown from the Reunion Arena in Dallas. 1223 00:59:46,333 --> 00:59:47,766 -[Hayes] Uh-oh. -[Ross] Who is this? 1224 00:59:48,299 --> 00:59:49,299 [Hayes] I think we know. 1225 00:59:51,100 --> 00:59:54,333 [Ross] For God's sake. haven't we seen enough of… 1226 00:59:56,233 --> 00:59:57,700 Mr. McMahon or whoever is… 1227 00:59:58,366 --> 00:59:59,333 Mr. Helmsley. 1228 00:59:59,399 --> 01:00:00,266 [Hayes] Watch it, JR. 1229 01:00:00,333 --> 01:00:03,500 Ladies and gentlemen, 1230 01:00:04,566 --> 01:00:07,266 welcome to the first ever 1231 01:00:07,933 --> 01:00:12,000 Holiday Topless Top Rope match. 1232 01:00:12,066 --> 01:00:13,299 [audience cheering] 1233 01:00:14,899 --> 01:00:16,533 Let the games begin. 1234 01:00:18,233 --> 01:00:19,100 [bell dinging] 1235 01:00:19,166 --> 01:00:21,866 [Ross] Here we go. Again, no pinfalls in this match-up. 1236 01:00:22,433 --> 01:00:26,633 Every time an athlete is thrown over the top rope and lands on the floor, 1237 01:00:26,700 --> 01:00:29,733 his representative will take off one article of clothing. 1238 01:00:30,433 --> 01:00:31,566 The winner of this match-up 1239 01:00:31,633 --> 01:00:34,399 will meet the Intercontinental Champion Thursday night on SmackDown. 1240 01:00:34,466 --> 01:00:35,466 That's the story. 1241 01:00:36,033 --> 01:00:37,799 We've never seen one of these matches, folks. 1242 01:00:37,866 --> 01:00:40,866 You're seeing it as we are for the very first time. 1243 01:00:41,600 --> 01:00:44,399 And it's more of the creative matchmaking 1244 01:00:44,466 --> 01:00:46,466 by Mr. and Mrs. Helmsley. 1245 01:00:47,866 --> 01:00:49,933 [both grunting] 1246 01:00:53,233 --> 01:00:56,466 [Ross] Triple H is trying to do here, folks, in my estimation… 1247 01:00:56,933 --> 01:00:58,666 Don't incriminate you, Michael Hayes. 1248 01:00:58,733 --> 01:00:59,933 All Triple H is trying to here 1249 01:01:00,066 --> 01:01:02,033 is gain favor of the male audience. 1250 01:01:02,100 --> 01:01:03,633 [Hayes] It looks like it's working. 1251 01:01:03,700 --> 01:01:06,133 [Ross] It's working for you, you had hardly said a word here. 1252 01:01:06,766 --> 01:01:08,500 [Hayes] I'm waiting for somebody to go over. 1253 01:01:08,566 --> 01:01:10,833 [Ross] If King were here, he'd be having a stroke by now. 1254 01:01:11,299 --> 01:01:12,633 [Hayes] Okay! Here we go. 1255 01:01:12,700 --> 01:01:16,500 [Ross] And Hardcore Holly and Val Venis, both over the top. 1256 01:01:16,566 --> 01:01:18,299 -Okay. -[Ross] They both land on the floor. 1257 01:01:18,366 --> 01:01:19,833 Gentlemen have hit the floor. 1258 01:01:20,299 --> 01:01:21,666 Ladies start removing. 1259 01:01:21,733 --> 01:01:22,700 Terri… 1260 01:01:23,399 --> 01:01:24,799 [audience cheering] 1261 01:01:27,266 --> 01:01:31,066 …shoes are not considered clothing. 1262 01:01:31,133 --> 01:01:31,966 [Hayes] Good idea. 1263 01:01:32,033 --> 01:01:33,466 [audience cheering] 1264 01:01:34,966 --> 01:01:36,166 [Triple H] So… 1265 01:01:36,233 --> 01:01:37,966 let's get to taking off the dresses. 1266 01:01:38,500 --> 01:01:39,966 -[Hayes] Yeah! -[audience cheering] 1267 01:01:40,033 --> 01:01:42,299 [Ross] Triple H making up the rules as he goes along. 1268 01:01:43,566 --> 01:01:45,866 Come on, we don't have all day. 1269 01:01:45,933 --> 01:01:48,433 I'm sure if you just grab the bottom and pull, 1270 01:01:48,500 --> 01:01:50,033 it will come off over your head. 1271 01:01:50,666 --> 01:01:52,466 -[Hayes] That's true, you know. -Go. 1272 01:01:53,366 --> 01:01:54,733 [Ross] This is not right. 1273 01:01:54,799 --> 01:01:56,133 [Hayes] You're not enjoying this? 1274 01:01:56,733 --> 01:02:00,533 Your jobs are on the line. 1275 01:02:01,166 --> 01:02:02,166 [audience cheering] 1276 01:02:02,233 --> 01:02:05,366 [Ross] Well, do it or be fired is what he's trying to say, ladies. 1277 01:02:06,466 --> 01:02:08,100 [audience cheering] 1278 01:02:10,166 --> 01:02:13,866 [Hayes] Looks like Triple H is winning over the male population here. 1279 01:02:13,933 --> 01:02:15,966 [Ross] Yeah, the male demographic has just grown. 1280 01:02:16,533 --> 01:02:18,899 [Triple H] I am a god among men. 1281 01:02:18,966 --> 01:02:20,200 Continue. 1282 01:02:20,266 --> 01:02:21,866 [Ross] Well, the match continuing here. 1283 01:02:22,366 --> 01:02:25,399 And remember the match continues until one of these gentlemen… 1284 01:02:25,466 --> 01:02:28,833 one of these athletes, either Hardcore or Val's representative, 1285 01:02:28,899 --> 01:02:30,399 has to remove her top. 1286 01:02:30,899 --> 01:02:31,866 [Hayes] Topless. 1287 01:02:31,933 --> 01:02:33,600 [Ross] That's pretty well it. 1288 01:02:34,933 --> 01:02:37,066 And the winner, if anybody cares, 1289 01:02:37,133 --> 01:02:38,899 is gonna meet the Intercontinental Champion 1290 01:02:38,966 --> 01:02:40,399 Thursday night on SmackDown. 1291 01:02:40,466 --> 01:02:41,933 [audience cheering] 1292 01:02:42,799 --> 01:02:45,166 [Ross] Hardcore Holly, the textbook dropkick, 1293 01:02:45,233 --> 01:02:47,833 -in the face of Val Venis. -[Hayes] Throw him over the top, Bob. 1294 01:02:47,899 --> 01:02:51,799 [Ross] Remember, The Rock and Al Snow in a Brahma Bullrope match here 1295 01:02:52,299 --> 01:02:56,033 has been signed by McMahon-Helmsley era. 1296 01:02:58,433 --> 01:03:00,100 And Holly, looking for a rollup 1297 01:03:00,166 --> 01:03:02,100 which is not going to get Val over the top rope. 1298 01:03:03,000 --> 01:03:04,399 But the pace has quickened here. 1299 01:03:04,466 --> 01:03:05,533 And Val up… 1300 01:03:05,600 --> 01:03:07,533 -[Hayes] Okay. -And he-- Uh-oh. 1301 01:03:08,033 --> 01:03:10,700 And Holly went underneath the rope that means he's still in it. 1302 01:03:11,266 --> 01:03:12,266 And Val Venis-- 1303 01:03:13,399 --> 01:03:15,600 his feet have not touched the floor. 1304 01:03:15,666 --> 01:03:17,033 [audience cheering] 1305 01:03:17,100 --> 01:03:19,033 [Ross] Val out in the front row. 1306 01:03:19,100 --> 01:03:21,566 I think… I think the match is over. 1307 01:03:21,633 --> 01:03:23,299 [Triple H] There you have it. 1308 01:03:23,366 --> 01:03:25,600 Val Venis has touched the floor. 1309 01:03:26,399 --> 01:03:28,200 Terri, you are excused. 1310 01:03:29,766 --> 01:03:32,166 B.B., it seems that you only have… 1311 01:03:33,133 --> 01:03:36,700 one article of clothing in which to remove. 1312 01:03:41,100 --> 01:03:44,766 B.B., don't anger me now. 1313 01:03:45,700 --> 01:03:47,733 Let those puppies free. 1314 01:03:47,799 --> 01:03:50,500 -[audience cheering] -[upbeat music playing] 1315 01:03:56,399 --> 01:04:00,333 I will say it again, your job is on the line. 1316 01:04:03,033 --> 01:04:05,333 -[Hayes] Ooh. -Let them free. 1317 01:04:05,399 --> 01:04:07,766 [Ross] You might wanna put the women and children to bed. 1318 01:04:07,833 --> 01:04:09,166 [Hayes] No time like the present. 1319 01:04:09,933 --> 01:04:11,200 [imperceptible] 1320 01:04:13,033 --> 01:04:14,000 [Ross] What is he doing? 1321 01:04:14,500 --> 01:04:15,333 [Hayes] Oh, come on. 1322 01:04:15,399 --> 01:04:16,866 Oh, my God. 1323 01:04:16,933 --> 01:04:18,299 [Ross] She's got her bra off. 1324 01:04:18,833 --> 01:04:20,933 [Triple H] That is unbelievable. 1325 01:04:21,600 --> 01:04:22,533 [Hayes] Move, Triple H. 1326 01:04:22,600 --> 01:04:24,600 [Triple H] You have got to be kidding me. 1327 01:04:25,233 --> 01:04:27,000 [Ross] Triple H is the only one that can see. 1328 01:04:27,766 --> 01:04:29,166 [Hayes] Boy, that's a rip-off. 1329 01:04:31,866 --> 01:04:33,299 [Ross] Well, I'll tell you what? 1330 01:04:34,100 --> 01:04:37,533 He's… he's repulsive. Helmsley is repulsive, 1331 01:04:37,600 --> 01:04:39,266 and Hardcore Holly is the winner. 1332 01:04:39,933 --> 01:04:41,299 [audience grumbling] 1333 01:04:41,366 --> 01:04:43,566 Hey, I will let you in on it. 1334 01:04:43,633 --> 01:04:46,666 That was magnificent. 1335 01:04:48,000 --> 01:04:51,000 And what's that old Christmas carol, 1336 01:04:52,266 --> 01:04:54,333 "Do you see what I see?" 1337 01:04:54,399 --> 01:04:57,466 No, you don't because you're a bunch of idiots, 1338 01:04:57,533 --> 01:05:00,566 and I'm the only one that gets the show. 1339 01:05:00,633 --> 01:05:01,933 [Ross] Do you hear what I hear? 1340 01:05:02,000 --> 01:05:03,899 You're an ass. You're a jackass, Helmsley. 1341 01:05:03,966 --> 01:05:05,233 [Hayes] Watch it, JR. 1342 01:05:05,299 --> 01:05:06,766 [Ross] Well, folks, I tell you what. 1343 01:05:06,833 --> 01:05:08,466 The Rock's gonna take on Al Snow tonight 1344 01:05:08,533 --> 01:05:10,399 in a Brahma Bullrope match. 1345 01:05:10,466 --> 01:05:12,733 And it's certainly seemed to me like Al Snow tried to… 1346 01:05:12,799 --> 01:05:15,733 to set up Mankind last week with DX. 1347 01:05:15,799 --> 01:05:17,899 It was a Falls Count Anywhere match 1348 01:05:17,966 --> 01:05:19,799 and it seemed to me like, Michael Hayes, 1349 01:05:19,866 --> 01:05:22,700 that Al Snow knew all about the rules before Mankind did. 1350 01:05:22,766 --> 01:05:24,799 [Hayes] Well, it did appear that way, JR, 1351 01:05:24,866 --> 01:05:27,933 but then it looked like Mankind, picking up the seven-ten split, 1352 01:05:28,000 --> 01:05:29,033 had some momentum. 1353 01:05:29,100 --> 01:05:32,066 But you can see Al attempting to lure Mankind 1354 01:05:32,133 --> 01:05:34,033 back to the dressing room area, 1355 01:05:34,100 --> 01:05:35,899 specifically, DX's locker room. 1356 01:05:35,966 --> 01:05:38,533 [Ross] Little did we know that that door had been altered. 1357 01:05:38,600 --> 01:05:41,866 Once Al went inside that door, he came right back out. 1358 01:05:41,933 --> 01:05:43,600 And remember, falls counted anywhere. 1359 01:05:43,666 --> 01:05:45,899 So Mankind got the one-two-three. 1360 01:05:45,966 --> 01:05:48,600 And why? I'll tell you why. 1361 01:05:48,666 --> 01:05:52,966 Because the one man, The Rock, outsmarted Al Snow. 1362 01:05:53,033 --> 01:05:55,500 The Rock set up Al Snow and changed the door. 1363 01:05:55,566 --> 01:05:58,033 It was The Rock's locker room all along, 1364 01:05:58,799 --> 01:06:01,200 which sets up tonight, that man, 1365 01:06:01,266 --> 01:06:04,966 the most electrifying sports entertainer in the world today, 1366 01:06:05,033 --> 01:06:08,966 The People's Champion, in a dangerous Brahma Bullrope match. 1367 01:06:09,033 --> 01:06:11,866 He'll get it on with Al Snow in a heartbeat. 1368 01:06:13,166 --> 01:06:14,966 [intriguing music playing] 1369 01:06:15,866 --> 01:06:17,966 [Ross] And we are back live, ladies and gentlemen. 1370 01:06:18,899 --> 01:06:20,100 And here comes Al Snow 1371 01:06:20,166 --> 01:06:24,500 who's about to take on The Rock in a Brahma Bullrope match-up. 1372 01:06:24,566 --> 01:06:25,633 [bell dinging] 1373 01:06:25,700 --> 01:06:29,733 [Lilian] The following contest is a Brahma Bullrope match. 1374 01:06:30,466 --> 01:06:34,166 Making his what to the ring, from Lima, Ohio, 1375 01:06:34,233 --> 01:06:36,966 weighing in at 247 pounds, 1376 01:06:37,033 --> 01:06:39,500 Al Snow. 1377 01:06:39,566 --> 01:06:41,933 [Ross] Both men will be joined at the wrist by this bullrope 1378 01:06:42,000 --> 01:06:44,766 with that heavy bell in the center. 1379 01:06:44,833 --> 01:06:46,799 The objective is to pin you opponent, 1380 01:06:46,866 --> 01:06:49,066 and, certainly, you're not gonna get too far away, 1381 01:06:49,133 --> 01:06:51,133 no more than about ten feet. 1382 01:06:51,200 --> 01:06:53,100 [Hayes] JR, we know the Brahma Bullrope match 1383 01:06:53,166 --> 01:06:55,066 is a specialty of The Rock. 1384 01:06:55,133 --> 01:06:57,899 And after what happened to Mankind in the Boiler Room Brawl match, 1385 01:06:57,966 --> 01:06:59,133 Mankind's specialty, 1386 01:06:59,200 --> 01:07:01,066 what do you think Stephanie and Triple H 1387 01:07:01,133 --> 01:07:02,633 have set up for The Rock right now? 1388 01:07:03,500 --> 01:07:04,766 [Ross] Hard to say. 1389 01:07:04,833 --> 01:07:09,366 -If you smell what The Rock is cooking. -[audience cheering] 1390 01:07:10,666 --> 01:07:12,066 [Ross] Oh, my. 1391 01:07:12,133 --> 01:07:15,566 [Lilian] His opponent, from Miami, Florida, 1392 01:07:15,633 --> 01:07:19,100 weighing in at 275 pounds, 1393 01:07:19,166 --> 01:07:21,233 The Rock. 1394 01:07:24,366 --> 01:07:27,700 [Ross] Just listen to the ovation for The People's Champion. 1395 01:07:28,299 --> 01:07:31,166 It doesn't matter if it's in Charlotte this Sunday 1396 01:07:31,233 --> 01:07:34,200 or next Monday night in Greensboro, 1397 01:07:35,833 --> 01:07:37,566 when you get a chance to see The Rock, 1398 01:07:37,633 --> 01:07:39,766 he'll bring you to your feet. 1399 01:07:39,833 --> 01:07:41,733 ["Electrifying" playing] 1400 01:07:43,000 --> 01:07:45,600 The Rock says… The Rock says… 1401 01:07:45,666 --> 01:07:46,866 The Rock says… 1402 01:07:46,933 --> 01:07:48,799 [Hayes] It's deafening in here, JR. 1403 01:07:49,733 --> 01:07:51,933 [Ross] Al Snow wanted this match-up. 1404 01:07:53,233 --> 01:07:54,233 [Hayes] But why? 1405 01:07:56,333 --> 01:07:58,666 The Rock says… The Rock says… 1406 01:08:00,299 --> 01:08:02,433 [audience cheering] 1407 01:08:08,766 --> 01:08:10,299 [Ross] And look at The Rock, 1408 01:08:10,366 --> 01:08:12,299 he's staring a hole right through Al Snow. 1409 01:08:12,366 --> 01:08:15,866 He can feel the intensity of The Brahma Bull right there himself. 1410 01:08:17,899 --> 01:08:19,200 [audience cheering] 1411 01:08:23,899 --> 01:08:25,966 [audience chanting] Rocky! Rocky! 1412 01:08:33,000 --> 01:08:38,500 Finally, The Rock has come back to Houston. 1413 01:08:38,566 --> 01:08:39,933 [audience cheering] 1414 01:08:40,000 --> 01:08:42,766 [Ross] And these Texans love The Rock. 1415 01:08:46,433 --> 01:08:50,333 Jabroni, The Rock realizes what type of match is at hand, 1416 01:08:51,066 --> 01:08:52,966 a Bullrope match. 1417 01:08:53,033 --> 01:08:56,633 So The Rock says, you left him with two choices. 1418 01:08:58,633 --> 01:09:00,166 The first choice 1419 01:09:00,233 --> 01:09:02,866 is that The Rock gracefully bow out, 1420 01:09:02,933 --> 01:09:04,000 walk up the ramp, 1421 01:09:04,066 --> 01:09:06,433 and you're declared the winner of the match. 1422 01:09:08,433 --> 01:09:09,733 [audience booing] 1423 01:09:12,633 --> 01:09:14,366 The second choice. 1424 01:09:16,200 --> 01:09:17,033 [Hayes] Uh-oh. 1425 01:09:18,099 --> 01:09:19,166 [audience cheering] 1426 01:09:21,733 --> 01:09:24,800 Seeing as The Rock is The Brahma Bull, 1427 01:09:24,866 --> 01:09:27,466 and we are in the great state of Texas… 1428 01:09:27,533 --> 01:09:28,733 [audience cheering] 1429 01:09:35,800 --> 01:09:37,166 The Rock figured… 1430 01:09:37,766 --> 01:09:41,666 he'd step down from the ropes just like this, 1431 01:09:45,733 --> 01:09:48,666 step through the ropes, just like this… 1432 01:09:48,733 --> 01:09:50,033 [audience cheering] 1433 01:09:55,566 --> 01:09:58,400 …surrounded by the millions… 1434 01:09:58,466 --> 01:10:00,700 [audience] And millions! 1435 01:10:01,833 --> 01:10:02,900 …of Rock's fans, 1436 01:10:02,966 --> 01:10:04,099 The Rock says… 1437 01:10:04,966 --> 01:10:07,566 he'll just whip your monkey ass all over Houston. 1438 01:10:07,633 --> 01:10:09,166 -[Ross] And here we go. -[bell dinging] 1439 01:10:09,233 --> 01:10:12,466 [Ross] The Rock, Al Snow, a Brahma Bullrope match. 1440 01:10:14,566 --> 01:10:16,566 And Al Snow is already hooked up to the bullrope. 1441 01:10:16,633 --> 01:10:18,766 And The Rock knocks down Al Snow. 1442 01:10:18,833 --> 01:10:23,333 Al Snow blaming The Rock for coming between Al and Mankind. 1443 01:10:23,400 --> 01:10:26,066 I don't buy into that story, Michael Hayes. 1444 01:10:26,133 --> 01:10:27,166 [Hayes] Don't forget, JR, 1445 01:10:27,233 --> 01:10:30,099 you can use the Brahma bullrope as a weapon. 1446 01:10:31,433 --> 01:10:33,866 [Ross] And The Rock and Al here on the outside. 1447 01:10:34,566 --> 01:10:35,766 Al trying to get some distance 1448 01:10:35,833 --> 01:10:37,766 but there's no way that's going to happen. 1449 01:10:37,833 --> 01:10:39,633 And Al just… was pulled… 1450 01:10:39,700 --> 01:10:42,700 just dragged back into the steel ring post by The Rock, 1451 01:10:42,766 --> 01:10:46,099 and he turned Al Snow inside out with a clothesline. 1452 01:10:50,266 --> 01:10:55,633 Al Snow brashly marched into the office of the… 1453 01:10:55,700 --> 01:10:58,500 happily-married couple, Stephanie and Triple H, 1454 01:10:58,566 --> 01:11:00,666 demanded this match. 1455 01:11:00,733 --> 01:11:03,500 I was surprised that Triple H just gave it to him. 1456 01:11:03,566 --> 01:11:05,933 Shot with the bell right to the face, knocked down The Rock. 1457 01:11:06,866 --> 01:11:08,000 And there's the cover. 1458 01:11:08,700 --> 01:11:10,599 And Rock got a shoulder up very quickly there. 1459 01:11:12,166 --> 01:11:13,166 It shows you, in my view, 1460 01:11:13,233 --> 01:11:16,400 just how much Triple H truly hates The Rock 1461 01:11:17,466 --> 01:11:19,266 to grant Al Snow's demand 1462 01:11:19,333 --> 01:11:22,766 because Triple H doesn't like anybody making demands on him. 1463 01:11:22,833 --> 01:11:25,166 [audience chanting] Rocky! Rocky! 1464 01:11:28,300 --> 01:11:30,633 [Ross] Almost a clothesline-like effect with that bullrope, 1465 01:11:30,700 --> 01:11:32,066 right in the throat of The Rock. 1466 01:11:32,133 --> 01:11:33,166 [Hayes] You got to admit. 1467 01:11:33,233 --> 01:11:35,599 Al Snow is taking it to The Great One, right now. 1468 01:11:37,033 --> 01:11:38,933 [Ross] And The Rock and Al Snow in a night 1469 01:11:39,000 --> 01:11:41,700 where Triple H and Stephanie Helmsley 1470 01:11:41,766 --> 01:11:43,500 have been in complete charge. 1471 01:11:43,566 --> 01:11:45,833 We're a long way from being over here tonight. 1472 01:11:45,900 --> 01:11:48,066 A whole lot of live Raw left, 1473 01:11:48,133 --> 01:11:51,900 and who knows what else this unholy union 1474 01:11:51,966 --> 01:11:55,166 of Stephanie and Triple H are going to conjure up here tonight. 1475 01:11:55,233 --> 01:11:57,733 We have literally almost seen it all here. 1476 01:11:58,566 --> 01:11:59,733 [Hayes] Don't forget, JR, 1477 01:11:59,800 --> 01:12:02,566 Stephanie and Triple H said they were in a very giving mood. 1478 01:12:04,166 --> 01:12:06,333 [Ross] The Rock being choked now by Al Snow. 1479 01:12:07,766 --> 01:12:10,966 I have no idea what else Triple H and Stephanie 1480 01:12:11,033 --> 01:12:12,866 are going to come up with here tonight. 1481 01:12:13,533 --> 01:12:15,133 They're going to make everybody's lives 1482 01:12:15,200 --> 01:12:17,866 as miserable and as hellacious as they can 1483 01:12:17,933 --> 01:12:20,266 here during the holiday season. 1484 01:12:20,333 --> 01:12:23,466 And Al Snow now, he's trying to hang The Rock. 1485 01:12:24,233 --> 01:12:26,233 Al Snow pulling the slack out of that rope, 1486 01:12:26,300 --> 01:12:29,700 and The Rock's being hung, literally, or figurative, 1487 01:12:29,766 --> 01:12:30,666 in a higher tree. 1488 01:12:30,733 --> 01:12:32,366 That's one way to bringing down Rock. 1489 01:12:34,500 --> 01:12:35,966 Well, I tell you what, 1490 01:12:36,033 --> 01:12:38,800 SmackDown was a runaway train last Thursday night. 1491 01:12:38,866 --> 01:12:41,733 I'm sure on UPN, it will be another runaway train this Thursday. 1492 01:12:41,800 --> 01:12:44,900 But this has been out of control here tonight, live in Houston. 1493 01:12:46,533 --> 01:12:48,000 And again, Al Snow… 1494 01:12:49,400 --> 01:12:53,166 using that rope as you pointed out, Michael Hayes, as a weapon. 1495 01:12:53,233 --> 01:12:54,066 [Hayes] An ally. 1496 01:12:55,133 --> 01:12:58,166 [Ross] Almost like that rope could become a tag team partner. 1497 01:12:58,233 --> 01:13:00,466 [Hayes] Well, how embarrassing would it be for The Rock 1498 01:13:00,533 --> 01:13:03,066 to be defeated in his own match by Al Snow? 1499 01:13:04,133 --> 01:13:06,166 [Ross] Losing to Al Snow isn't an embarrassment 1500 01:13:06,233 --> 01:13:08,200 because he's a hell of a contender. 1501 01:13:08,266 --> 01:13:10,466 But losing on a Brahma Bullrope match… 1502 01:13:10,533 --> 01:13:11,700 [audience cheering] 1503 01:13:11,766 --> 01:13:13,166 …might be little bit embarrassing. 1504 01:13:13,233 --> 01:13:15,733 But in any event, The Rock now… 1505 01:13:16,533 --> 01:13:17,700 Hard right hands. 1506 01:13:19,500 --> 01:13:21,433 -Oh, look out. Samoan drop. -Uh-oh. 1507 01:13:21,500 --> 01:13:23,099 [Ross] Rock up the Samoan Drop. 1508 01:13:23,166 --> 01:13:24,599 The leg is hooked, is it? 1509 01:13:24,666 --> 01:13:26,000 Oh, how close is that? 1510 01:13:26,066 --> 01:13:27,266 [Hayes] That was very close. 1511 01:13:28,033 --> 01:13:29,700 You know, The Rock getting a second wind. 1512 01:13:30,333 --> 01:13:34,433 [Ross] Rock building momentum here, taking back over offensively on Al Snow. 1513 01:13:36,366 --> 01:13:37,466 [audience cheering] 1514 01:13:37,533 --> 01:13:41,433 A right hand by The Rock that almost took Al Snow right out of his boots. 1515 01:13:42,500 --> 01:13:44,566 And The Rock now with Al Snow cornered. 1516 01:13:46,200 --> 01:13:51,166 Oh. Al Snow just-- A low blow on the referee. 1517 01:13:51,233 --> 01:13:52,099 [Hayes] Oh! 1518 01:13:52,166 --> 01:13:55,966 [Ross] And The Rock's looking for that bell on Snow, 1519 01:13:56,033 --> 01:13:57,500 hit him right with it. 1520 01:13:58,533 --> 01:13:59,900 And another bell, 1521 01:13:59,966 --> 01:14:03,033 it's about ringing your bells, you had to say it. 1522 01:14:04,099 --> 01:14:06,833 Al Snow with that bell shot right to The Rock, 1523 01:14:06,900 --> 01:14:08,200 knocking down The Rock. 1524 01:14:09,000 --> 01:14:10,533 [Hayes] Al Snow with that warped mind, 1525 01:14:10,599 --> 01:14:13,566 there's no telling what he's going to attempt to do here to The Rock. 1526 01:14:13,633 --> 01:14:16,566 [Ross] Al just took the bull rope off his wrist 1527 01:14:16,633 --> 01:14:19,466 and is grabbing a steel chair here. 1528 01:14:21,266 --> 01:14:23,633 Al Snow has got the bull rope out, the referee's down. 1529 01:14:23,700 --> 01:14:27,500 Al Snow's got a steel chair, swinging for Rock's head. 1530 01:14:27,566 --> 01:14:28,700 [audience cheering] 1531 01:14:28,766 --> 01:14:33,500 [Hayes] And a DDT. I bet The Rock got Snow right on the chair with a DDT. 1532 01:14:34,266 --> 01:14:35,233 Hey, wait a minute. 1533 01:14:35,300 --> 01:14:36,900 Here come the Outlaws. 1534 01:14:36,966 --> 01:14:39,333 -[audience cheering] -Badass Billy Gunn. 1535 01:14:39,400 --> 01:14:43,000 The Road Dogg, just got introduced to the bull rope and the bell. 1536 01:14:43,766 --> 01:14:45,666 Mr. Ass on the outside. 1537 01:14:45,733 --> 01:14:47,066 [Hayes] There goes the Road Dogg. 1538 01:14:47,133 --> 01:14:48,633 [Ross] The Road Dogg on the outside. 1539 01:14:48,700 --> 01:14:50,233 The Rock back in charge. 1540 01:14:51,366 --> 01:14:54,166 -[audience cheering] -Spinebuster by The People's Champion. 1541 01:14:54,233 --> 01:14:55,599 [audience cheering loudly] 1542 01:14:57,000 --> 01:14:58,800 The Road Dogg has got the chair. 1543 01:14:59,466 --> 01:15:03,500 The most electrifying move in sports entertainment, 1544 01:15:04,400 --> 01:15:06,066 The Rock's going to put Al Snow… 1545 01:15:06,133 --> 01:15:07,200 [Hayes] Oh! 1546 01:15:08,166 --> 01:15:09,833 [Ross] Right on the back of Rock's head, 1547 01:15:09,900 --> 01:15:12,333 a steel chair shot by the Road Dogg. 1548 01:15:12,400 --> 01:15:13,800 [audience booing] 1549 01:15:15,500 --> 01:15:18,800 Al Snow's on top of The Rock. The referee is down. 1550 01:15:20,200 --> 01:15:24,733 The Road Dogg with a steel chair shot right to the back of Rock's head. 1551 01:15:24,800 --> 01:15:26,266 [Hayes] Come on, don't do that. 1552 01:15:26,333 --> 01:15:27,766 You gotta kick, Rock. 1553 01:15:28,466 --> 01:15:30,700 And he kicked out. He did it! He did it! 1554 01:15:31,666 --> 01:15:36,333 Rock-- The Rock, he came through after that chair shot. 1555 01:15:37,233 --> 01:15:40,766 Road Dogg, Rock Bottom, doggy style! 1556 01:15:42,700 --> 01:15:45,066 [Ross] And Mr. Ass, with the Famouser. 1557 01:15:45,700 --> 01:15:47,300 Mr. Ass has got the Famouser. 1558 01:15:47,366 --> 01:15:49,033 Al Snow now on top. 1559 01:15:49,099 --> 01:15:50,333 There's the referee. 1560 01:15:51,099 --> 01:15:52,900 -And don't tell me… -[Hayes] Oh! 1561 01:15:52,966 --> 01:15:54,466 -[bell dings] -[Ross] …for God's sake, 1562 01:15:54,533 --> 01:15:57,200 Al Snow has upset The Rock in a bullrope match. 1563 01:15:57,266 --> 01:16:00,633 [Lilian] Here is your winner, Al Snow. 1564 01:16:00,700 --> 01:16:02,466 [Ross] Damn DX. 1565 01:16:02,533 --> 01:16:03,766 Damn Triple H. 1566 01:16:04,766 --> 01:16:07,566 [Hayes] Triple H and Stephanie have to be elated. 1567 01:16:08,733 --> 01:16:11,666 [Ross] Al Snow demanded the match, he got it. 1568 01:16:11,733 --> 01:16:15,166 But The Rock just got screwed by DX. Damn it. 1569 01:16:15,833 --> 01:16:17,766 [indistinct conversation] 1570 01:16:17,833 --> 01:16:19,033 Could you believe it? 1571 01:16:20,733 --> 01:16:23,300 Move, get out of the way. Hunter, can you… Oh. 1572 01:16:23,966 --> 01:16:25,333 -God… -[overlapping chatter] 1573 01:16:25,400 --> 01:16:26,666 -I'm sorry. -We're gonna get it. 1574 01:16:26,733 --> 01:16:28,433 -Now, we're going to get it. -It wasn't me. 1575 01:16:28,500 --> 01:16:29,366 It wasn't me. 1576 01:16:29,433 --> 01:16:30,933 -Over my new shoes. -You guys… 1577 01:16:32,300 --> 01:16:35,566 All right, look, look, it's Christmas, all right, it's Christmas. 1578 01:16:35,633 --> 01:16:38,333 You guys have been doing a pretty good job, so I tell you what. 1579 01:16:38,400 --> 01:16:40,099 I'm not gonna freak out over this. 1580 01:16:40,166 --> 01:16:42,800 I'm gonna give you guys a little Christmas bonus right now. 1581 01:16:42,866 --> 01:16:45,366 I'm gonna give you guys a match tonight. 1582 01:16:45,433 --> 01:16:46,866 Oh, man. 1583 01:16:46,933 --> 01:16:49,666 -The Acolytes. -No, it's not The Acolytes, 1584 01:16:49,733 --> 01:16:51,066 I'm going to do you guys a favor. 1585 01:16:51,133 --> 01:16:55,300 The three of you tonight against two members of Too Cool. 1586 01:16:55,366 --> 01:16:56,666 -[Stephanie] Handicap. -Too Cool? 1587 01:16:56,733 --> 01:16:58,633 -How's that? -Thanks, merry Christmas. 1588 01:16:58,700 --> 01:17:00,200 Thanks, man. 1589 01:17:00,266 --> 01:17:02,500 Good luck, guys, good luck, merry Christmas. 1590 01:17:02,566 --> 01:17:04,700 -Merry Christmas. -I'll tell you what, 1591 01:17:04,766 --> 01:17:07,366 if you ever drop water on me again though, 1592 01:17:07,433 --> 01:17:09,833 you get The Acolytes every night for a year. 1593 01:17:09,900 --> 01:17:11,599 -Right. I'm sorry. -Merry Christmas. 1594 01:17:11,666 --> 01:17:12,733 You better not spill… 1595 01:17:13,766 --> 01:17:14,800 Enough is enough already, 1596 01:17:14,866 --> 01:17:17,133 I mean this is not fair to Kane, it's not fair to me. 1597 01:17:17,200 --> 01:17:19,300 Okay, all right, all right. You're killing my ears. 1598 01:17:19,366 --> 01:17:21,300 I'll tell you what we'll do. To mend the fence, 1599 01:17:21,366 --> 01:17:22,566 we'll give you what you want. 1600 01:17:22,633 --> 01:17:26,800 I'm going to give Kane a shot of the World Wrestling Entertainment champion tonight. 1601 01:17:26,866 --> 01:17:28,800 Kane versus The Big Show, are you happy? 1602 01:17:28,866 --> 01:17:30,700 -Yes. It's about time. -Merry Christmas. 1603 01:17:30,766 --> 01:17:31,800 He's ready. Thank you. 1604 01:17:31,866 --> 01:17:34,333 Oh, by the way, wait a minute. I forgot one thing. 1605 01:17:34,400 --> 01:17:37,366 X-Pac is very hard guy to buy stuff for Christmas. 1606 01:17:37,433 --> 01:17:39,400 -You know, he is. -What I'm going to do is, 1607 01:17:39,466 --> 01:17:41,566 if Kane loses the match tonight, 1608 01:17:41,633 --> 01:17:44,166 you get to spend the holidays with X-Pac. 1609 01:17:44,233 --> 01:17:46,466 -You've got-- Yeah. -What? 1610 01:17:46,533 --> 01:17:48,233 Are you afraid Kane's gonna lose? 1611 01:17:48,300 --> 01:17:49,800 You can't-- Don't think he can do it? 1612 01:17:49,866 --> 01:17:51,800 -No, I'm very-- Kane is ready. -It's a done deal. 1613 01:17:51,866 --> 01:17:53,700 If he can do it, then it's a done deal. 1614 01:17:53,766 --> 01:17:55,166 All right, merry Christmas. 1615 01:17:55,766 --> 01:17:57,700 Merry Christmas, Tori. 1616 01:17:57,766 --> 01:17:59,300 X-Pac's going to love her. 1617 01:18:00,599 --> 01:18:04,000 [Ross] I cannot believe that, we've got Kane meeting The Big Show 1618 01:18:04,066 --> 01:18:08,133 for the WWE title and if Kane doesn't win the WWE title tonight, 1619 01:18:08,200 --> 01:18:10,700 then Tori's going to spend the holidays with X-Pac. 1620 01:18:10,766 --> 01:18:11,700 [bell dinging] 1621 01:18:11,766 --> 01:18:14,166 [Lilian] Ladies and gentlemen, making their way to the ring, 1622 01:18:14,233 --> 01:18:19,333 at a combined weight of 766 pounds, from Greenwich, Connecticut, 1623 01:18:20,099 --> 01:18:23,066 Rodney, Pete Gas, and Joey Abs. 1624 01:18:23,133 --> 01:18:25,633 The Mean Street Posse. 1625 01:18:25,700 --> 01:18:28,066 [Hayes] Well, JR, it's got to be worth the risk for Kane. 1626 01:18:28,133 --> 01:18:31,033 I mean he could become the WWE champion tonight. 1627 01:18:32,733 --> 01:18:38,066 [Ross] Yeah, well, the Posse being rewarded here in a Handicap match. 1628 01:18:38,133 --> 01:18:40,933 And their opponent, in this six-man tag team match… 1629 01:18:41,000 --> 01:18:42,266 [Ross] What? Six-man? 1630 01:18:42,333 --> 01:18:44,966 …at a combined weight of 861 pounds. 1631 01:18:46,033 --> 01:18:47,966 [Hayes] I thought this was a Handicap match, JR? 1632 01:18:48,033 --> 01:18:49,500 [Ross] That's what I thought too. 1633 01:18:49,566 --> 01:18:52,666 Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay, 1634 01:18:52,733 --> 01:18:57,800 Too Cool and Rikishi Fatu. 1635 01:18:57,866 --> 01:19:00,166 It was supposed to be three on two. 1636 01:19:00,233 --> 01:19:05,099 [Ross] Well… you guys got to take that up with management. 1637 01:19:05,166 --> 01:19:07,033 Take it up with Triple H and Stephanie. 1638 01:19:07,099 --> 01:19:09,066 [Hayes] Not our problem, it's your problem, boys. 1639 01:19:09,133 --> 01:19:11,233 [Rodney] I thought it was a Handicap match! 1640 01:19:11,300 --> 01:19:14,166 [Ross] Drop that in the suggestion box, we can't help you. 1641 01:19:15,099 --> 01:19:16,933 [Hayes] You got to play the hand you're dealt. 1642 01:19:17,000 --> 01:19:19,300 [Ross] There you go. Six man tag. 1643 01:19:21,166 --> 01:19:22,066 Take it or leave it. 1644 01:19:23,233 --> 01:19:24,966 [Hayes] JR, that is blockbuster news. 1645 01:19:25,033 --> 01:19:28,333 Kane against The Big Show right here tonight. 1646 01:19:29,166 --> 01:19:32,000 [Ross] Rikishi Fatu and Too Cool. 1647 01:19:32,066 --> 01:19:36,133 A six man combination against the very reluctant Mean Street Posse, 1648 01:19:36,200 --> 01:19:40,099 and the Posse's chestnuts may be roasted on an open fire here tonight. 1649 01:19:40,633 --> 01:19:42,233 [upbeat music continues playing] 1650 01:19:44,833 --> 01:19:47,800 [Ross] Now the Posse trying to plead their case to the referee Teddy Long 1651 01:19:48,633 --> 01:19:50,400 and it appears there are two. 1652 01:19:50,466 --> 01:19:52,133 [Hayes] JR, it's not fair that Posse… 1653 01:19:52,200 --> 01:19:53,866 -[bell dinging] -…was not prepared to face 1654 01:19:53,933 --> 01:19:55,933 Rikishi and Too Cool. 1655 01:19:56,000 --> 01:19:57,400 [Ross] Well, it's a Handicap match. 1656 01:19:57,466 --> 01:19:59,000 No time to-- Here we go. 1657 01:19:59,066 --> 01:20:04,000 And-- Now the Posse and Too Cool and Rikishi Fatu. 1658 01:20:04,066 --> 01:20:06,200 A six-man tag team match. 1659 01:20:07,533 --> 01:20:09,366 Referee's going to have his hands full here. 1660 01:20:09,433 --> 01:20:11,066 Look at the three-on-one there. 1661 01:20:11,133 --> 01:20:13,466 [Hayes] This is a great strategy, take out the big man. 1662 01:20:13,533 --> 01:20:16,099 [Ross] And-- Well, Too Cool's got something to say about that. 1663 01:20:17,233 --> 01:20:21,366 I can't believe Kane and The Big Show for the WWE title. 1664 01:20:21,433 --> 01:20:23,166 And if Kane doesn't win the title tonight, 1665 01:20:23,233 --> 01:20:25,566 Tori's going to spend the holidays with X-Pac. 1666 01:20:26,533 --> 01:20:28,200 And that's as simple as we can put it. 1667 01:20:29,033 --> 01:20:31,099 A couple of great dropkicks there by Too Cool, 1668 01:20:31,166 --> 01:20:33,733 knocking down Rodney and Pete Gas. 1669 01:20:34,800 --> 01:20:37,733 [Hayes] I'll tell you what, the Posse has been very successful tonight 1670 01:20:37,800 --> 01:20:40,066 in helping out Stephanie and Triple H with their plans. 1671 01:20:40,133 --> 01:20:41,766 [Ross] Sucking up, it's what they do. 1672 01:20:41,833 --> 01:20:44,566 [Hayes] Look what they did to Mankind before the Boiler Room Brawl. 1673 01:20:45,133 --> 01:20:47,000 [Ross] Uh-oh, look out here. Uh-oh. 1674 01:20:47,733 --> 01:20:49,133 -[Hayes] Oh, no. -[Ross] Look out. 1675 01:20:50,000 --> 01:20:51,333 -[Hayes] Oh, my. -[Ross] Oh. 1676 01:20:51,900 --> 01:20:56,800 Well, that posterior of Rikishi Fatu's found a home. 1677 01:20:58,099 --> 01:21:02,733 What a takedown on Joey Abs there by Grandmaster Sexay. 1678 01:21:04,200 --> 01:21:05,333 [audience cheering] 1679 01:21:05,400 --> 01:21:08,700 And there's that erstwhile partner, Scotty 2 Hotty. 1680 01:21:08,766 --> 01:21:10,866 [audience cheering] 1681 01:21:10,933 --> 01:21:12,933 And that's the-- What's that, the centipede or the… 1682 01:21:13,000 --> 01:21:14,599 [Hayes] That's called the worm, JR. 1683 01:21:14,666 --> 01:21:16,233 -Get with it. -I don't… 1684 01:21:16,300 --> 01:21:18,333 -What are you doing? -What the hell is going? 1685 01:21:18,400 --> 01:21:21,766 [Ross] And Rodney now with a knockdown, the clothesline on Scotty 2 Hotty. 1686 01:21:22,800 --> 01:21:26,133 Boy, the Posse, as you said, Michael Hayes, not prepared for this. 1687 01:21:26,200 --> 01:21:29,666 They thought their going to have a free shot, three-on-two. 1688 01:21:29,733 --> 01:21:32,066 [Hayes] Well, it's a justifiable complaint, JR. 1689 01:21:32,133 --> 01:21:34,400 Come on, they prepared for a Handicap match 1690 01:21:34,466 --> 01:21:37,166 and you bring Rikishi in at over 400 pounds. 1691 01:21:37,233 --> 01:21:38,599 [Ross] We shouldn't be surprised, 1692 01:21:38,666 --> 01:21:40,433 the Posse, we know are looking pretty good, 1693 01:21:40,500 --> 01:21:43,033 Stephanie and Triple H been changing the rules all night long. 1694 01:21:43,566 --> 01:21:45,233 They've been making things up as they go. 1695 01:21:46,266 --> 01:21:47,966 You know, who knows what's going to happen. 1696 01:21:48,033 --> 01:21:49,633 We got a lot more Raw here tonight. 1697 01:21:49,700 --> 01:21:51,166 Who knows what's going to happen? 1698 01:21:51,233 --> 01:21:53,266 -[Hayes] Oh! -Nice knock down by Pete Gas 1699 01:21:53,900 --> 01:21:55,200 on Scotty 2 Hotty. 1700 01:21:55,266 --> 01:21:57,933 [Hayes] Posse's looking damn good here, JR. 1701 01:21:58,000 --> 01:22:01,433 Maybe a couple of beatings by The Acolytes did them a world of good. 1702 01:22:01,500 --> 01:22:02,633 [Ross] Maybe. 1703 01:22:02,700 --> 01:22:04,800 Those trips to the woodshed'll do that to you. 1704 01:22:04,866 --> 01:22:07,766 And a nice takedown there by-- Well, a suplex by Joey Abs. 1705 01:22:07,833 --> 01:22:09,633 -That ain't going to get it done. -One, two… 1706 01:22:10,766 --> 01:22:14,000 Very arrogant cover by the youngster from Greenwich, Connecticut. 1707 01:22:14,066 --> 01:22:15,400 [Hayes] They're arrogant. 1708 01:22:15,466 --> 01:22:17,966 They have every reason to be, hello, they're rich. 1709 01:22:18,033 --> 01:22:19,966 [Ross] Well, hello, what does that mean? 1710 01:22:20,033 --> 01:22:22,266 [Hayes] They're rich, they live a good lifestyle. 1711 01:22:22,333 --> 01:22:24,466 [Ross] Scoop slam by Rodney. 1712 01:22:24,533 --> 01:22:27,300 Rodney's got so much money, why can't he get a decent haircut? 1713 01:22:27,366 --> 01:22:28,800 [man] All day, baby. 1714 01:22:28,866 --> 01:22:31,666 [Ross] And now Joey Abs back in. They've isolated the Posse. 1715 01:22:31,733 --> 01:22:34,233 -What's the matter with his haircut? -[Ross] Scotty Taylor. 1716 01:22:34,300 --> 01:22:39,800 And Scotty 2 Hotty just got dropped and a nice suplex there by Joey Abs. 1717 01:22:40,833 --> 01:22:43,633 Can you imagine what's going through Kane's mind right now? 1718 01:22:43,700 --> 01:22:46,099 He has to win the title tonight against The Big Show 1719 01:22:46,166 --> 01:22:48,233 or his love-- The only love of his life… 1720 01:22:48,300 --> 01:22:51,266 -[Hayes] Oh, my. -Nobody at the top rope for Joey Abs. 1721 01:22:51,333 --> 01:22:54,166 The true love of his life, the first girlfriend he's ever had, Tori, 1722 01:22:54,233 --> 01:22:56,266 is going to spend the holidays with X-Pac. 1723 01:22:56,333 --> 01:22:57,766 Can you imagine how that'll be? 1724 01:22:57,833 --> 01:22:59,400 [Hayes] Well, Tori may learn something. 1725 01:22:59,466 --> 01:23:02,566 She may have the best Christmas ever if that was to happen. 1726 01:23:02,633 --> 01:23:04,533 -Posse needs a tag. -[audience cheering] 1727 01:23:04,599 --> 01:23:06,599 -[Ross] And there's a tag on both side. -Oh. 1728 01:23:06,666 --> 01:23:08,166 [Ross] Rikishi Fatu in. 1729 01:23:09,033 --> 01:23:12,400 Rikishi's got the tag and he's ready to hit anything in a white shirt. 1730 01:23:12,466 --> 01:23:15,333 [Hayes] Rikishi's tagging every member of the Posse that he can. 1731 01:23:15,400 --> 01:23:18,466 [Ross] And now, Too Cool back in, all six men in the ring now. 1732 01:23:18,533 --> 01:23:21,566 And Scotty 2 Hotty kicking out Pete Gas. 1733 01:23:21,633 --> 01:23:25,700 But, boy, I'll tell you one thing. That Rikishi Fatu, well over 400 pounds… 1734 01:23:25,766 --> 01:23:27,466 -[Hayes] Oh, no, he's not. -Look out here. 1735 01:23:27,533 --> 01:23:28,833 [Hayes] Uh-oh. 1736 01:23:28,900 --> 01:23:31,033 [Ross] The big man, Rikishi Fatu… 1737 01:23:31,099 --> 01:23:33,700 -[Hayes] Look at the dimples on that ass. -[Ross] Oh, no! 1738 01:23:34,700 --> 01:23:37,233 The air just drove out of Joey Abs. 1739 01:23:38,300 --> 01:23:39,966 [Hayes] I hope Rikishi doesn't have gas. 1740 01:23:41,200 --> 01:23:42,033 [Ross] Man… 1741 01:23:43,633 --> 01:23:46,500 Well, I'll tell you what, Joey Abs, just got-- 1742 01:23:46,566 --> 01:23:49,599 He got flattened and now-- Uh-oh. 1743 01:23:49,666 --> 01:23:51,633 [Hayes] Oh, this is not good for Rodney, JR. 1744 01:23:53,099 --> 01:23:55,599 [Ross] Rodney up on the shoulder and a piledriver. 1745 01:23:56,266 --> 01:23:58,233 [Hayes] Did you see his head bounce off the mat? 1746 01:23:58,300 --> 01:24:01,633 [Ross] Rikishi just bounced Rodney's head off the canvas. 1747 01:24:01,700 --> 01:24:03,700 -[bell dinging] -And this one's over, by golly. 1748 01:24:03,766 --> 01:24:06,000 [Hayes] Look at Rikishi's butt, right in Rodney's face. 1749 01:24:06,966 --> 01:24:12,466 [Lilian] Here's your winner, Too Cool and Rikishi Fatu. 1750 01:24:12,533 --> 01:24:14,266 [upbeat music playing] 1751 01:24:15,000 --> 01:24:17,366 -[Hayes] There's a lot of mistakes here. -That's right. 1752 01:24:17,433 --> 01:24:20,166 Well, it was three-on-two. What is this? 1753 01:24:20,233 --> 01:24:22,700 Take it up with management. We can't help you. 1754 01:24:22,766 --> 01:24:25,599 File a grievance, talk to your union. I don't care what you do. 1755 01:24:25,666 --> 01:24:27,533 [Hayes] Take it up with Triple H and Stephanie. 1756 01:24:27,599 --> 01:24:30,533 Hey, Rikishi's got a new expression, my butt in your face. 1757 01:24:30,599 --> 01:24:32,366 [audience cheering] 1758 01:24:33,766 --> 01:24:35,966 [Ross] I think we're going to see some more of, perhaps, 1759 01:24:36,033 --> 01:24:38,599 Rikishi's ample backside again. 1760 01:24:38,666 --> 01:24:42,400 Fans here want Rikishi and Too Cool to bust a move. 1761 01:24:42,466 --> 01:24:43,733 [Hayes] I guess they do. 1762 01:24:43,800 --> 01:24:46,933 They just busted a move on Rodney and the rest of the Mean Street Posse. 1763 01:24:47,000 --> 01:24:50,233 -Uh-oh, night club scene. -[music playing] 1764 01:24:50,300 --> 01:24:52,066 [audience cheering] 1765 01:24:58,833 --> 01:25:02,733 That's a whole lot of cellulite, a whole butt of back 1766 01:25:02,800 --> 01:25:05,466 shaking it down here, JR, in the Compaq Center. 1767 01:25:05,533 --> 01:25:08,000 [Ross] And a whole lot of shaking going on here by 1768 01:25:08,066 --> 01:25:10,366 Rikishi Fatu and Too Cool. 1769 01:25:10,433 --> 01:25:12,866 [Hayes] Well, that ain't gonna quit shaking for days, JR. 1770 01:25:14,000 --> 01:25:16,599 It really was unfair to put the Posse in that situation. 1771 01:25:17,400 --> 01:25:21,066 [Ross] Well, final match coming up next. 1772 01:25:21,133 --> 01:25:23,800 -[laughs] Some mistake that was. -Right. 1773 01:25:23,866 --> 01:25:26,200 That'll teach them what it is to drop water on your shoe. 1774 01:25:26,266 --> 01:25:29,133 Yeah, down my leg, my brand new shoe. 1775 01:25:29,200 --> 01:25:30,300 Morons. 1776 01:25:30,366 --> 01:25:32,166 If they thought that was a mistake, 1777 01:25:32,233 --> 01:25:34,800 wait till they see this WWE championship match, 1778 01:25:34,866 --> 01:25:37,700 -that's gonna be a loaded with mistakes. -With mistakes. 1779 01:25:37,766 --> 01:25:39,233 [Ross] What do they mean by that? 1780 01:25:42,566 --> 01:25:44,333 And we are back live, ladies and gentleman, 1781 01:25:44,400 --> 01:25:47,900 the WWE title will be on the line momentarily. 1782 01:25:48,666 --> 01:25:51,033 Kane, to challenge The Big Show, 1783 01:25:52,233 --> 01:25:54,800 with a whole hell of a lot on the line. 1784 01:25:56,800 --> 01:25:58,800 ["Slow Chemical" playing] 1785 01:25:59,599 --> 01:26:01,233 -As if that's been a sign. -[bell dings] 1786 01:26:01,300 --> 01:26:03,800 [Lilian] The following contest is scheduled for a one-fall 1787 01:26:03,866 --> 01:26:08,033 and it's for the World Wrestling Entertainment championship, 1788 01:26:08,099 --> 01:26:10,233 making his way to the ring, 1789 01:26:10,300 --> 01:26:12,599 being accompanied by Tori, 1790 01:26:12,666 --> 01:26:14,866 the opponent and challenger, 1791 01:26:14,933 --> 01:26:19,300 weighing in at 326 pounds, Kane. 1792 01:26:20,800 --> 01:26:23,666 [Ross] Well, Kane's got to win the WWE title here tonight 1793 01:26:23,733 --> 01:26:27,000 or Tori must spend the holidays with X-Pac. 1794 01:26:28,666 --> 01:26:31,466 The audacity of Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. 1795 01:26:33,966 --> 01:26:35,400 Well, ladies and gentlemen, 1796 01:26:36,166 --> 01:26:38,400 if I may, let me remind you-- Oh, my! 1797 01:26:38,466 --> 01:26:42,533 That 1-800-collect presents the Royal Rumble 2000, 1798 01:26:42,599 --> 01:26:46,333 1-800-collect, the easy way to see the Royal Rumble live, 1799 01:26:46,400 --> 01:26:48,733 January 23rd on pay-per-view 1800 01:26:48,800 --> 01:26:52,366 for the sold out Madison Square Garden in New York City. 1801 01:26:52,433 --> 01:26:55,200 [Hayes] JR, you know Tori did not have to accept this challenge. 1802 01:26:55,266 --> 01:26:58,099 Obviously, she has a lot of confidence in her man, Kane, 1803 01:26:58,166 --> 01:27:01,333 to win the WWE title right here, right now. 1804 01:27:01,400 --> 01:27:03,166 ["Crank It Up" playing] 1805 01:27:09,300 --> 01:27:12,233 [Ross] The biggest champion in WWE history. 1806 01:27:14,666 --> 01:27:18,366 He's walking with a purpose, he's a 500-pounder. 1807 01:27:18,433 --> 01:27:23,966 [Lilian] His opponent, the World Wrestling Entertainment champion, 1808 01:27:24,033 --> 01:27:29,166 weighing in at 500 pounds, The Big Show. 1809 01:27:29,233 --> 01:27:32,733 [Ross] Big Show, 7'2", 500 pounds, 1810 01:27:32,800 --> 01:27:37,466 to take on The Big Red Machine, the WWE title on the line, 1811 01:27:37,533 --> 01:27:39,866 plus Kane's-- Oh, my. 1812 01:27:40,733 --> 01:27:44,166 [Hayes] Big Show's living large and in charge, JR. 1813 01:27:44,233 --> 01:27:46,233 [music playing] 1814 01:27:46,300 --> 01:27:48,066 [Ross] What the hell is that now? 1815 01:27:49,566 --> 01:27:51,366 [Hayes] Well, the WWE title is on the line. 1816 01:27:51,433 --> 01:27:52,566 [Ross] I know that. 1817 01:27:54,833 --> 01:27:57,366 Well, the uh, the bosses are-- 1818 01:27:57,433 --> 01:27:59,000 I guess gonna get a close look. 1819 01:28:01,433 --> 01:28:05,633 Mr. And Mrs. Helmsley made this match. They signed it all up. 1820 01:28:07,099 --> 01:28:08,466 So they have the right, of course, 1821 01:28:08,533 --> 01:28:10,200 they're in charge, they can do whatever-- 1822 01:28:10,266 --> 01:28:11,733 -The match is starting. -[bell dings] 1823 01:28:11,800 --> 01:28:12,900 WWE title on the line, 1824 01:28:12,966 --> 01:28:14,833 Kane challenging The Big Show. 1825 01:28:14,900 --> 01:28:19,833 Kane must win or Tori must spend the holidays with X-Pac. 1826 01:28:19,900 --> 01:28:23,133 [Hayes] What kind of Christmas do you think Tori and X-Pac would have, JR? 1827 01:28:23,200 --> 01:28:24,933 [Ross] I don't even wanna think about, 1828 01:28:25,000 --> 01:28:29,266 that's repulsive in my view, absolutely hideous. 1829 01:28:30,533 --> 01:28:33,233 Now, side buster leg sweep by the WWE champion, 1830 01:28:33,300 --> 01:28:35,366 taking down Kane 1831 01:28:35,433 --> 01:28:39,966 and the Show got some elevation big time, drops the elbow on the heart. 1832 01:28:40,033 --> 01:28:42,066 There's a cover and a kick-out at two. 1833 01:28:42,133 --> 01:28:44,200 [Hayes] Well, Triple H said at the beginning, 1834 01:28:44,266 --> 01:28:48,300 he was in a giving mood and he's giving X-Pac a great Christmas present 1835 01:28:48,366 --> 01:28:51,000 if Kane doesn't win tonight. He's generous. 1836 01:28:51,066 --> 01:28:53,333 [Ross] Well-- That's one way of looking at it. 1837 01:28:53,400 --> 01:28:55,866 You want the job security, I guess you got to say that 1838 01:28:55,933 --> 01:28:58,066 and-- Oh, Enzuigiri. 1839 01:28:58,133 --> 01:29:00,633 -Did you hear the Enzuigiri the contact? -Oh. 1840 01:29:00,700 --> 01:29:04,766 [Ross] Kane, knocking The Big Show over the top rope, all the way to the floor. 1841 01:29:04,833 --> 01:29:07,666 -[Hayes] Oh no. He's going after him. -He's on the top. 1842 01:29:07,733 --> 01:29:09,800 -Kane is on the top. -Oh no, he's not gonna… 1843 01:29:09,866 --> 01:29:11,666 [Ross] The Big Red Machine-- Oh, my God. 1844 01:29:11,733 --> 01:29:13,833 The Big Red Machine with some hang time, 1845 01:29:13,900 --> 01:29:15,966 right on the face of the WWE champion. 1846 01:29:17,533 --> 01:29:20,099 [Hayes] Triple H and Steph are really enjoying it, JR. 1847 01:29:20,166 --> 01:29:22,166 I'm so happy for them, aren't you? 1848 01:29:22,233 --> 01:29:24,233 They bring a little joy to everybody. 1849 01:29:24,300 --> 01:29:25,766 -Please. -It's that time of the year. 1850 01:29:27,500 --> 01:29:30,833 [Ross] Kane now, with the WWE champion in trouble. 1851 01:29:31,733 --> 01:29:34,000 The title on the line, again Kane, 1852 01:29:34,066 --> 01:29:37,200 can walk out of here as a WWE champion 1853 01:29:37,266 --> 01:29:39,366 and with his girlfriend, Tori, 1854 01:29:39,433 --> 01:29:42,400 or Kane can walk out of here as someone who tried 1855 01:29:42,466 --> 01:29:44,599 but also lost his girlfriend to X-Pac 1856 01:29:44,666 --> 01:29:46,566 for the weekend-- For the holidays. 1857 01:29:46,633 --> 01:29:49,233 [Ross] So, what you're saying, JR, is Kane has everything to win 1858 01:29:49,300 --> 01:29:51,166 and everything to lose? 1859 01:29:51,233 --> 01:29:54,866 [Ross] A must-win situation, to say the very least for Kane here. 1860 01:29:54,933 --> 01:29:57,566 And The Big Show, the proud WWE champion-- 1861 01:29:57,633 --> 01:30:01,300 Oh, my, The Big Show's head, just bounced off that ring post 1862 01:30:01,366 --> 01:30:04,900 like a basketball here in the Compaq Center. 1863 01:30:04,966 --> 01:30:08,833 [Hayes] Kane's got to get him back in the ring to win the title, JR. 1864 01:30:08,900 --> 01:30:11,500 [Ross] Kane hammering away at The Big Show's head 1865 01:30:11,566 --> 01:30:15,766 with huge right hands and The Big Red-- Show's back up. 1866 01:30:15,833 --> 01:30:18,133 [Hayes] Big Show's up. He's got a chair-- 1867 01:30:18,200 --> 01:30:20,400 Oh! Right on the spine of Kane. 1868 01:30:20,466 --> 01:30:22,266 [bell dinging] 1869 01:30:22,333 --> 01:30:23,866 Disqualification. 1870 01:30:23,933 --> 01:30:27,200 -[Ross] I think Kane won. -[Triple H] Whoa, whoa, Chioda, Chioda. 1871 01:30:27,266 --> 01:30:31,533 Sorry, I forgot to tell you in the back, this match is no DQ. 1872 01:30:32,833 --> 01:30:34,333 -[Hayes] Oh, no… -The match continues. 1873 01:30:34,400 --> 01:30:36,533 -…no disqualification, JR. -Go on. Continue the match. 1874 01:30:36,599 --> 01:30:38,200 [Ross] I know what no DQ means, Michael. 1875 01:30:38,266 --> 01:30:40,066 -[bell dings] -And Triple H and Stephanie 1876 01:30:40,133 --> 01:30:41,700 just making the rules up as they go. 1877 01:30:41,766 --> 01:30:43,833 They just assumed-- The happily married couple 1878 01:30:43,900 --> 01:30:46,966 see these two men maim each other, destroy each other. 1879 01:30:47,033 --> 01:30:50,833 [Hayes] Excuse me, I've been thoroughly entertained tonight, maybe you haven't. 1880 01:30:52,266 --> 01:30:55,366 [Ross] Well, chokeslam coming up here. 1881 01:30:55,433 --> 01:30:57,366 Big Show… And a kick… 1882 01:30:58,633 --> 01:31:03,066 We have a no disqualification, WWE title match. 1883 01:31:03,133 --> 01:31:05,366 Thanks to Triple H and Stephanie. 1884 01:31:06,900 --> 01:31:08,933 [Hayes] Well, the fans are enjoying it, JR. 1885 01:31:09,000 --> 01:31:11,500 [Ross] Well, I'm enjoying the match but the circumstances-- 1886 01:31:11,566 --> 01:31:13,566 -Oh, look at this. -[audience chatters] 1887 01:31:13,633 --> 01:31:14,599 [bell dinging] 1888 01:31:16,233 --> 01:31:18,900 -[Ross] What happened? -[Stephanie] No, no, I'm sorry. 1889 01:31:18,966 --> 01:31:22,366 Chioda, there are no count-outs in this match. No count-outs. 1890 01:31:22,433 --> 01:31:24,599 [Hayes] Both participants were counted out-- My God. 1891 01:31:24,666 --> 01:31:26,900 -[Ross] No disqualification. -[Triple H] What the hell? 1892 01:31:26,966 --> 01:31:29,733 While you're at it, you might as well make it falls count anywhere. 1893 01:31:30,700 --> 01:31:32,000 Continue the match. 1894 01:31:32,700 --> 01:31:35,000 -[Ross] It's falls count anywhere match. -[bell dinging] 1895 01:31:35,066 --> 01:31:38,433 No disqualification, no count-out, and falls count anywhere. 1896 01:31:38,500 --> 01:31:40,533 [Hayes] That's a great decision, JR. 1897 01:31:40,599 --> 01:31:43,633 They're thinking of the fans first, Steph and Triple H. 1898 01:31:45,099 --> 01:31:49,000 [Ross] Kane and The Big Show are tearing each other apart. 1899 01:31:49,066 --> 01:31:51,333 Oh, look at the elevation. Oh, God. 1900 01:31:51,400 --> 01:31:54,599 That look like a 747 landing, right on its nose. 1901 01:31:54,666 --> 01:31:56,599 [Hayes] Not a good landing at that. Uh-oh. 1902 01:31:56,666 --> 01:32:00,733 [Ross] Now, Kane up on top. The Big Red Machine, taking a chance here. 1903 01:32:02,300 --> 01:32:07,433 With a clothesline, a fist right in the face of the WWE champion, 1904 01:32:07,500 --> 01:32:08,900 with the title on the line. 1905 01:32:09,866 --> 01:32:12,033 [Hayes] What kind of Christmas do you think Kane would… 1906 01:32:12,099 --> 01:32:14,566 [Ross] I don't know, falls count anywhere, here we go. 1907 01:32:14,633 --> 01:32:17,333 A near fall there, falls count anywhere. 1908 01:32:18,633 --> 01:32:20,300 [Hayes] Take a look at this, JR. 1909 01:32:20,900 --> 01:32:23,633 [Ross] I mean there's some strength by Kane and great leverage 1910 01:32:23,700 --> 01:32:25,333 using Big Show's own momentum, 1911 01:32:25,400 --> 01:32:27,966 and there's Show's head again, bounces of steel. 1912 01:32:28,033 --> 01:32:29,333 This time it's the steps. 1913 01:32:30,633 --> 01:32:32,466 This a no disqualification match, 1914 01:32:32,533 --> 01:32:34,533 this a no count-out match, 1915 01:32:34,599 --> 01:32:38,366 this is falls count anywhere, and it is for the WWE title. 1916 01:32:38,433 --> 01:32:39,933 [Hayes] What a predicament Tori's in, 1917 01:32:40,000 --> 01:32:43,099 she doesn't know whether to buy a Christmas present for Kane or X-Pac. 1918 01:32:43,166 --> 01:32:44,466 [Ross] Oh, please. 1919 01:32:45,166 --> 01:32:47,000 Kane fighting for his career, 1920 01:32:47,066 --> 01:32:49,300 fighting for his personal life, 1921 01:32:49,366 --> 01:32:51,866 and The Big Show fighting for his WWE title. 1922 01:32:52,633 --> 01:32:54,466 And we are live on Raw. 1923 01:32:54,533 --> 01:32:55,900 Deep in the heart of Texas, 1924 01:32:55,966 --> 01:32:58,000 the Compaq Center is sold out. Isn't that cute? 1925 01:32:58,066 --> 01:33:00,266 [Hayes] Look at the concern on Stephanie's face. 1926 01:33:00,333 --> 01:33:03,266 [Ross] A hallmark moment, we should get a Christmas card like that pose. 1927 01:33:04,533 --> 01:33:06,200 -And there's a cover. -That's it. 1928 01:33:06,266 --> 01:33:09,733 [Ross] The Big Show, neck to the cover, that's gonna be Tori to X-Pac. 1929 01:33:09,800 --> 01:33:11,300 Kane just kicked out. 1930 01:33:12,066 --> 01:33:13,700 [Hayes] Tori-Pac has a nice ring to it. 1931 01:33:14,433 --> 01:33:16,033 -[Ross] Tori-Pac. -[Hayes] Yeah. 1932 01:33:17,466 --> 01:33:19,000 [Ross] And then a right hand by Kane, 1933 01:33:19,066 --> 01:33:21,300 followed up by a right hand by The Big Show. 1934 01:33:21,366 --> 01:33:23,833 These two men, these huge giants 1935 01:33:23,900 --> 01:33:26,933 are hammering each other, and Kane is getting the upper hand. 1936 01:33:27,866 --> 01:33:31,000 [Hayes] Neither one of them will never be the same after this match-up, JR. 1937 01:33:31,066 --> 01:33:34,099 Falls count anywhere, no disqualification, no count-out. 1938 01:33:34,166 --> 01:33:35,400 [audience cheering] 1939 01:33:35,466 --> 01:33:37,233 [Ross] Big Show, at 500 pounds. 1940 01:33:37,300 --> 01:33:39,333 As we said, 7'2", 1941 01:33:39,400 --> 01:33:43,533 is being dominated physically like no one else has ever done. 1942 01:33:43,599 --> 01:33:45,633 And this time, the tables have turned. 1943 01:33:46,333 --> 01:33:48,400 No one has ever dominated in my view, 1944 01:33:48,466 --> 01:33:49,866 offensively with The Big Show 1945 01:33:49,933 --> 01:33:52,133 as we have seen Kane in that last exchange. 1946 01:33:52,200 --> 01:33:54,333 [Hayes] And The Big Show, you've got to admit, JR, 1947 01:33:54,400 --> 01:33:56,933 has been a fantastic fighting champion. 1948 01:33:57,000 --> 01:33:59,666 [Ross] He has been that, there's no doubt about it. 1949 01:33:59,733 --> 01:34:02,599 -[Hayes] Take on all comers. -Another elbow by The Big Show 1950 01:34:02,666 --> 01:34:06,666 and it found his mark, right on the back of the cranium of Kane. 1951 01:34:07,500 --> 01:34:09,333 -Oh, no. -No, he's not. 1952 01:34:09,400 --> 01:34:10,966 [Ross] And there's no disqualification. 1953 01:34:11,033 --> 01:34:12,700 -[Hayes] It's legal, JR. -I know. 1954 01:34:12,766 --> 01:34:14,000 -[Hayes] It's legal. -Look out. 1955 01:34:14,066 --> 01:34:18,266 Oh, Kane a dropkick on the stairs, went right back on The Big Show's face. 1956 01:34:18,333 --> 01:34:19,900 They were right in front of us. 1957 01:34:19,966 --> 01:34:22,633 Kane got right up and Big Show's face with a dropkick. 1958 01:34:23,266 --> 01:34:24,700 That was an amazing move. 1959 01:34:25,333 --> 01:34:28,133 [Hayes] Uh-oh, here's a lot of trouble, JR. 1960 01:34:28,200 --> 01:34:31,000 -[Ross] The Outlaws are here. More DX. -Outlaw trouble. 1961 01:34:31,733 --> 01:34:34,233 [Ross] Well, they love to see Kane lose this match. 1962 01:34:34,300 --> 01:34:36,366 [Hayes] I love to see the match, it's a great match. 1963 01:34:36,433 --> 01:34:38,133 [Ross] Oh, God almighty, my God! 1964 01:34:38,200 --> 01:34:41,500 Look at the strength here, Kane had The Big Show on his shoulder. 1965 01:34:41,566 --> 01:34:44,233 And the Outlaws is getting dangerously close to Tori. 1966 01:34:44,300 --> 01:34:46,800 And Kane dropped The Big Show. 1967 01:34:46,866 --> 01:34:48,966 He looked to poor Tori's aid. 1968 01:34:50,900 --> 01:34:52,533 And-- Uh-oh, look out. 1969 01:34:52,599 --> 01:34:54,700 He's trying to move, what-- Look out! 1970 01:34:54,766 --> 01:34:55,966 [Ross] No! Powerbomb! 1971 01:34:56,033 --> 01:34:57,633 -[Hayes] Oh, God! -[audience cheers] 1972 01:34:58,599 --> 01:35:01,066 For God's sake, is that over-- 1973 01:35:01,133 --> 01:35:03,900 -Here's a cover, it's falls anywhere. -[Hayes] Oh. 1974 01:35:03,966 --> 01:35:06,066 -[bell dings] -[Ross] The Big Show retains the title. 1975 01:35:06,133 --> 01:35:08,333 And Tori spends Christmas with X-Pac. 1976 01:35:08,400 --> 01:35:10,233 [Hayes] And now the Outlaws have got Tori. 1977 01:35:10,300 --> 01:35:12,500 -[Lilian] Your winner and still… -There goes Tori-Pac. 1978 01:35:12,566 --> 01:35:15,666 …the World Wrestling Entertainment champion, The Big Show. 1979 01:35:15,733 --> 01:35:18,133 [Ross] The Outlaws are taking Tori to X-Pac. 1980 01:35:18,200 --> 01:35:19,300 [music playing] 1981 01:35:19,366 --> 01:35:22,099 Her holiday in hell begins now! 1982 01:35:22,900 --> 01:35:25,300 [Hayes] X-Pac's gonna have a very Tori Christmas. 1983 01:35:26,000 --> 01:35:28,366 [Ross] The Big Show retains the WWE title 1984 01:35:28,433 --> 01:35:29,933 after choke slamming Kane 1985 01:35:30,000 --> 01:35:33,300 right through the announce table, to the concrete floor. 1986 01:35:33,366 --> 01:35:35,633 [Hayes] What a great title match-up, JR. 1987 01:35:35,700 --> 01:35:37,633 You got to give it to Stephanie and Triple H. 1988 01:35:37,700 --> 01:35:41,433 [Ross] My God, Kane maybe been broken in half. I can't believe this. 1989 01:35:43,133 --> 01:35:44,866 I just like to say… 1990 01:35:47,133 --> 01:35:49,166 that this has been a lot of fun for us. 1991 01:35:52,800 --> 01:35:55,066 And I'd like to wish the world watching… 1992 01:35:56,700 --> 01:35:58,133 including you, Tori, 1993 01:35:58,966 --> 01:36:00,599 and to our bro, X-Pac… 1994 01:36:01,733 --> 01:36:05,833 have a very Raw Christmas. 1995 01:36:05,900 --> 01:36:07,366 [Ross] I cannot believe this. 1996 01:36:08,099 --> 01:36:09,933 What has happened to the WWE? 1997 01:36:10,000 --> 01:36:12,066 What has happened to the WWE? 1998 01:36:12,133 --> 01:36:13,633 What's gonna happen to Tori? 1999 01:36:13,700 --> 01:36:15,900 We're gonna find out Thursday on SmackDown. f. I can't believe this.