1 00:00:03,736 --> 00:00:06,306 [theme music playing] 2 00:00:14,947 --> 00:00:17,250 [narrator] The struggle for power, 3 00:00:17,351 --> 00:00:20,087 three men fighting for the gold. 4 00:00:20,153 --> 00:00:23,891 The desperate man, grasping onto his identity 5 00:00:24,023 --> 00:00:27,828 which slowly slips away from his once iron grip. 6 00:00:28,061 --> 00:00:30,029 The vengeful man, 7 00:00:30,197 --> 00:00:33,266 trying to regain the taste of power 8 00:00:33,500 --> 00:00:37,137 momentarily savored and abruptly lost. 9 00:00:37,971 --> 00:00:41,574 And the confident man, ready for battle 10 00:00:41,942 --> 00:00:47,013 at risk of losing nothing and the opportunity to gain it all. 11 00:00:47,881 --> 00:00:50,784 Three men with varying motivations, 12 00:00:51,050 --> 00:00:53,820 yet all sharing a common goal. 13 00:00:54,988 --> 00:00:58,824 One man will emerge triumphant 14 00:00:59,358 --> 00:01:03,830 while sparing his opponents no mercy. 15 00:01:06,066 --> 00:01:10,437 And now, WWE No Mercy. 16 00:01:10,871 --> 00:01:12,439 ["Click Click Boom" playing] 17 00:01:14,107 --> 00:01:15,175 ♪ C'mon, c'mon! ♪ 18 00:01:15,241 --> 00:01:16,577 ♪ C'mon, c'mon! ♪ 19 00:01:29,890 --> 00:01:31,425 ♪ Click, click, boom! ♪ 20 00:01:31,491 --> 00:01:34,595 ♪ I'm coming down on the stereo Hear me on the radio ♪ 21 00:01:35,228 --> 00:01:36,496 ♪ Click, click, boom! ♪ 22 00:01:36,563 --> 00:01:39,533 ♪ I'm coming down with the new style And you know it's buck wild ♪ 23 00:01:39,600 --> 00:01:41,868 [Ross] We are live in St. Louis, Missouri. 24 00:01:42,436 --> 00:01:45,939 We are live in the sold-out Savvis Center, 25 00:01:46,339 --> 00:01:49,875 where tonight on pay-per-view here at No Mercy 26 00:01:49,943 --> 00:01:52,746 championships will be decided 27 00:01:52,812 --> 00:01:56,515 and the course of sports-entertainment could well change 28 00:01:57,250 --> 00:01:59,119 for a long time to come. 29 00:01:59,419 --> 00:02:03,789 Jim Ross and Paul Heyman in St. Louis, our fans in WWE New York, 30 00:02:03,857 --> 00:02:08,394 in the heart of Times Square are [indistinct] these fans in St. Louis. 31 00:02:08,527 --> 00:02:11,999 It is going to be, in my mind, a memorable night. 32 00:02:12,799 --> 00:02:14,334 ["Click Click Boom" fades out] 33 00:02:14,434 --> 00:02:16,168 ["Loaded" playing] 34 00:02:21,608 --> 00:02:22,942 [bell ringing] 35 00:02:23,076 --> 00:02:25,278 [Howard] The following contest scheduled for one fall 36 00:02:25,345 --> 00:02:28,682 is for the WCW Tag Team Championship. 37 00:02:29,349 --> 00:02:32,084 Introducing first, accompanied by Lita, 38 00:02:32,152 --> 00:02:35,122 at a combined weight of 441 pounds, 39 00:02:35,188 --> 00:02:38,959 the WCW Tag Team champions, 40 00:02:39,159 --> 00:02:42,529 Matt, Jeff, the Hardy Boyz. 41 00:02:42,662 --> 00:02:46,333 [Ross] The Hardys have been WCW Tag Teams champions 13 days. 42 00:02:46,433 --> 00:02:50,170 They'll be accompanied by Lita, a viable part of Team Xtreme. 43 00:02:50,269 --> 00:02:53,273 But ladies and gentlemen, if you didn't join us on Heat tonight, 44 00:02:53,340 --> 00:02:55,275 we got to inform you that the Triple Threat Match 45 00:02:55,341 --> 00:03:00,147 of the WWE title night will now be a no disqualification match. 46 00:03:00,213 --> 00:03:03,016 And Paul, what does that mean for The Alliance? 47 00:03:03,083 --> 00:03:05,118 [Heyman] What that means for The Alliance is 48 00:03:05,185 --> 00:03:07,754 that if Van Dam and Austin are together, 49 00:03:08,120 --> 00:03:10,590 Stone Cold will retain the title. 50 00:03:10,691 --> 00:03:13,292 If Van Dam moves in against Austin, 51 00:03:13,393 --> 00:03:15,995 the title is in serious jeopardy. 52 00:03:16,196 --> 00:03:17,831 ["Hammerhead" playing] 53 00:03:17,964 --> 00:03:22,168 [Howard] Representing The Alliance, at a combined weight of 447 pounds, 54 00:03:22,268 --> 00:03:26,239 the challengers, first accompanied by Ivory, 55 00:03:26,472 --> 00:03:28,441 Lance Storm. 56 00:03:30,744 --> 00:03:33,547 [Ross] Ivory representing The Alliance 57 00:03:33,647 --> 00:03:37,117 accompanying Citizen Storm to the ring. 58 00:03:37,184 --> 00:03:39,920 A very-- This gonna be a great Tag Team matchup. 59 00:03:40,821 --> 00:03:44,291 ♪ Stand back, There's a Hurricane coming through! ♪ 60 00:03:44,423 --> 00:03:46,025 ["The Eye of the Hurricane" playing] 61 00:03:46,358 --> 00:03:48,661 [Howard] Accompanied by Mighty Molly, 62 00:03:49,362 --> 00:03:52,099 the WWE European Champion, 63 00:03:52,432 --> 00:03:54,400 The Hurricane. 64 00:03:55,334 --> 00:03:58,304 [Ross] Well, Hurricane Helms is the reigning European Champion. 65 00:03:58,738 --> 00:04:01,107 But certainly, I have been impressed in recent weeks 66 00:04:01,308 --> 00:04:06,213 with the teamwork and continuity that Helms and Storm have presented. 67 00:04:06,679 --> 00:04:09,448 And certainly the Hardys know Hurricane very well. 68 00:04:09,583 --> 00:04:11,751 They're all from-- originally, from North Carolina. 69 00:04:12,185 --> 00:04:13,920 [Heyman] And they all started together. 70 00:04:13,987 --> 00:04:17,623 I mean, The Hurricane had a storied rivalry with The Hardys 71 00:04:17,724 --> 00:04:22,128 before any of them made it to this level of pay-per-view. 72 00:04:22,763 --> 00:04:25,065 And, I might add, from what I understand, 73 00:04:25,198 --> 00:04:26,433 The Hurricane 74 00:04:26,599 --> 00:04:30,270 used to beat the hell out of the Hardys all the time in the Carolinas. 75 00:04:30,402 --> 00:04:32,506 [Ross] I hadn't heard that. But in any event, ladies and gentlemen-- 76 00:04:32,572 --> 00:04:35,108 [Heyman] Are you doubting my sources, J.R.? 77 00:04:36,342 --> 00:04:37,344 [Ross] Well, uh… 78 00:04:38,044 --> 00:04:38,945 yeah. 79 00:04:39,044 --> 00:04:41,181 But in any event, ladies and gentlemen, tonight on No Mercy, 80 00:04:41,715 --> 00:04:42,916 seen live around the world, 81 00:04:42,983 --> 00:04:45,551 England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Australia. 82 00:04:45,952 --> 00:04:47,253 [bell ringing] 83 00:04:47,320 --> 00:04:51,123 [Ross] And, matter of fact, fans in more than 100 countries 84 00:04:51,191 --> 00:04:54,561 will see No Mercy on a tape-delayed basis as well. 85 00:04:55,228 --> 00:04:56,897 We are worldwide here tonight. 86 00:04:56,962 --> 00:05:00,967 We're happy that you're with us, as there you see the superhero, 87 00:05:01,134 --> 00:05:04,171 Hurricane Helms and Jeff Hardy starting it out here. 88 00:05:04,236 --> 00:05:06,673 Nice go behind by the European Champion 89 00:05:06,806 --> 00:05:09,810 looking to add more gold to his collection. 90 00:05:13,680 --> 00:05:15,549 Shoulder block by Hurr… 91 00:05:16,550 --> 00:05:18,185 [Heyman] Why'd you stop? 92 00:05:18,318 --> 00:05:21,854 I was mesmerized momentarily by that superhero pose. 93 00:05:22,322 --> 00:05:25,091 [Heyman] Well, you should be. I mean he is a superhero after all, 94 00:05:25,258 --> 00:05:28,628 and look at the way The Hurricane is manhandling Jeff Hardy. 95 00:05:29,262 --> 00:05:33,233 [Ross] And surely George Reeves is rolling over in his grave. 96 00:05:34,868 --> 00:05:37,304 And by the way, I'll get back to you who George Reeves is 97 00:05:37,437 --> 00:05:38,905 a little bit later, kids. 98 00:05:39,139 --> 00:05:40,140 And, uh-- 99 00:05:40,272 --> 00:05:41,875 [Heyman] You really dated yourself on that one. 100 00:05:42,042 --> 00:05:45,178 [Ross] On the floor. Nice takedown by the Hardys. 101 00:05:45,812 --> 00:05:48,281 Matt Hardy looking to get this one over quickly, and 102 00:05:48,448 --> 00:05:51,418 again, the Hardys WCW title at stake here tonight. 103 00:05:51,918 --> 00:05:54,221 And then an emotional night here, certainly. 104 00:05:54,454 --> 00:05:57,591 The Rock and Chris Jericho. Blind tag was made 105 00:05:58,358 --> 00:06:00,426 and Matt Hardy not aware of it until now. 106 00:06:00,627 --> 00:06:04,097 And look at the nice double team by The Alliance challengers. 107 00:06:04,597 --> 00:06:09,236 A cover by Storm, and a nice brisk count. 108 00:06:09,301 --> 00:06:12,339 [Heyman] Storm takes advantage of every advantage. 109 00:06:12,405 --> 00:06:16,342 He learned that at the Dungeon in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. 110 00:06:17,611 --> 00:06:18,611 [Ross] And, uh-- 111 00:06:19,512 --> 00:06:23,349 [Ross] Well, Hurricane wanted a different kind of exchange on the tag. 112 00:06:23,984 --> 00:06:25,719 -[Heyman] Well, you can't blame the man. -[Ross] Oh, no. 113 00:06:25,784 --> 00:06:28,688 -[Heyman] He's a superhero. -[Ross] Exactly. Of course he is. 114 00:06:28,889 --> 00:06:31,892 And nice takedown by Matt Hardy, the double clothesline 115 00:06:32,325 --> 00:06:35,228 and Matt and Jeff, the risk takers, the daredevil 116 00:06:35,328 --> 00:06:39,765 from rural North Carolina living their dream here in the WWE. 117 00:06:41,368 --> 00:06:42,402 [Heyman] Oh, man! 118 00:06:42,502 --> 00:06:45,205 [Ross] Almost a midair collision there. Matt got the better of it. 119 00:06:45,438 --> 00:06:48,341 The jawbreaker on Lance Storm. 120 00:06:48,441 --> 00:06:51,978 Calgary's contribution these days to the WWE. 121 00:06:53,246 --> 00:06:55,147 And-- well, there's Ivory. 122 00:06:56,149 --> 00:06:58,351 Ivory got involved, and certainly 123 00:06:58,418 --> 00:07:01,054 Lance Storm quick to capitalize on the distraction. 124 00:07:01,154 --> 00:07:03,957 [Heyman] Like I told you, Storm takes advantage of every advantage, 125 00:07:04,190 --> 00:07:07,060 and now Lance Storm setting up Jeff Hardy, 126 00:07:07,193 --> 00:07:10,931 and look out, J.R., there's a hurricane coming through. 127 00:07:11,597 --> 00:07:13,799 [Ross] And-- Oh! The Hurricane just got 128 00:07:13,933 --> 00:07:16,803 down-scaled to a… just a little wind. 129 00:07:17,537 --> 00:07:19,638 -Now, speaking of a little wind… -[Heyman] Whoa. Never mind. 130 00:07:19,873 --> 00:07:22,142 [Ross] …there's a knockdown, Storm getting knocked down there. 131 00:07:23,510 --> 00:07:27,280 Oh, look at this. Mighty Molly, the trusty sidekick. 132 00:07:28,147 --> 00:07:30,150 [Heyman] Every superhero needs one. 133 00:07:30,683 --> 00:07:32,385 [Ross] And-- Oh, look at-- 134 00:07:33,152 --> 00:07:34,721 With cape on and all. 135 00:07:35,087 --> 00:07:36,722 The cape-wearing superhero, 136 00:07:37,222 --> 00:07:40,193 Hurricane Helms taking out the Hardys 137 00:07:40,327 --> 00:07:42,195 and his own partner, Lance Storm. 138 00:07:42,529 --> 00:07:45,965 [Heyman] Well, you don't expect a man to fly that way without a cape on, do you? 139 00:07:46,032 --> 00:07:46,933 Check this out. 140 00:07:47,099 --> 00:07:49,936 [whooshes] The Hurricane, over the top rope, 141 00:07:50,070 --> 00:07:51,972 flies through the air, 142 00:07:52,037 --> 00:07:53,772 and soars to the floor. 143 00:07:54,039 --> 00:07:56,743 [Ross] I never conducted myself back in Oklahoma when I wore my cape. 144 00:07:56,810 --> 00:07:59,012 [Heyman] You never left your feet when you were back in Oklahoma. 145 00:07:59,078 --> 00:08:00,347 [Ross] Well, there's a reason for that. 146 00:08:00,714 --> 00:08:03,349 And, uh, right now, the challengers, 147 00:08:04,183 --> 00:08:06,820 Hurricane Helms and Lance Storm have an advantage here 148 00:08:07,020 --> 00:08:11,558 and quite frankly have been out-hardering the Hardys with the continuity. 149 00:08:11,623 --> 00:08:13,960 Nice dropkick by Storm, hooked in the leg, 150 00:08:14,027 --> 00:08:17,130 and Lance Storm found a near fall in that situation. 151 00:08:17,197 --> 00:08:19,733 [Heyman] But notice how Storm stays right on top of Jeff Hardy. 152 00:08:19,899 --> 00:08:22,001 Lance Storm does not give up the advantage, 153 00:08:22,102 --> 00:08:25,138 Lance Storm all over Jeff Hardy in pursuit 154 00:08:25,438 --> 00:08:27,440 of the WCW Tag Team title. 155 00:08:28,241 --> 00:08:30,643 [Ross] Certainly a huge night for all of us here in St. Louis. 156 00:08:31,143 --> 00:08:33,645 One of the-- a city that has so much heritage 157 00:08:33,880 --> 00:08:36,482 from the days of the legendary promoter, Sam Muchnick, 158 00:08:36,549 --> 00:08:38,717 the days of the NWA Champions. 159 00:08:38,885 --> 00:08:40,220 Another cover. 160 00:08:41,621 --> 00:08:43,590 It's one of the greatest matches in the annals 161 00:08:43,890 --> 00:08:45,225 in the '50s, '60s, and '70s 162 00:08:45,290 --> 00:08:48,560 even before, occurred here in St. Louis at the Kiel Auditorium, 163 00:08:48,627 --> 00:08:49,996 Wrestling at the Chase. 164 00:08:50,295 --> 00:08:53,400 A lot of heritage, a lot of-- a lot of history in this town. 165 00:08:53,466 --> 00:08:54,534 I'm privileged to be here. 166 00:08:54,601 --> 00:08:56,569 As the backbreaker by Hurricane Helms 167 00:08:56,636 --> 00:08:59,238 certainly grounding the high-flying Jeff Hardy. 168 00:08:59,305 --> 00:09:00,507 Another cover. 169 00:09:00,673 --> 00:09:02,608 And if this match ended now, I got to believe 170 00:09:02,675 --> 00:09:05,078 the challengers are certainly ahead on points. 171 00:09:05,145 --> 00:09:06,146 [Heyman] Oh, no doubt. 172 00:09:06,212 --> 00:09:10,116 But don't think that Storm and The Hurricane want the match that way. 173 00:09:10,483 --> 00:09:13,853 Storm and The Hurricane wanna win this match by pinfall 174 00:09:13,920 --> 00:09:17,857 or submission and secure the WCW Tag Team title. 175 00:09:17,991 --> 00:09:19,925 [Ross] You know, someone that wears a pink cape, 176 00:09:20,260 --> 00:09:22,762 fashions herself as a sidekick, 177 00:09:23,163 --> 00:09:25,564 Mighty Molly has got a little bit of an attitude these days. 178 00:09:25,632 --> 00:09:28,201 [Heyman] Mighty Molly has a pinfall victory over Lita. 179 00:09:28,268 --> 00:09:29,903 Don't forget that one either. 180 00:09:30,770 --> 00:09:33,305 [Ross] And the whip goes in, Jeff Hardy putting on the brakes, 181 00:09:33,473 --> 00:09:34,607 you could see that one coming. 182 00:09:34,674 --> 00:09:36,876 And Lance Storm couldn't make a fair catch there. 183 00:09:37,343 --> 00:09:41,781 Much to the chagrin of Mighty Molly and Hurricane Helms 184 00:09:42,515 --> 00:09:47,053 the offensive momentum of the challengers, at least momentarily, stopped. 185 00:09:48,288 --> 00:09:49,856 [Heyman] The first man to make the tag, 186 00:09:50,055 --> 00:09:52,525 his team will have a clear advantage here. 187 00:09:52,826 --> 00:09:55,395 Storm is closer and makes the tag. 188 00:09:55,895 --> 00:09:57,329 [Ross] And the tag is definitely made. 189 00:09:57,396 --> 00:10:00,600 Jeff Hardy lunging to make the tag himself couldn't get there. 190 00:10:00,867 --> 00:10:04,737 Nice reverse mule kick and there's the tag to Matt Hardy, 191 00:10:04,804 --> 00:10:06,039 Jeff's older brother. 192 00:10:07,874 --> 00:10:11,010 Nice clothesline by Jeff Hardy, beating on Lance Storm. 193 00:10:12,679 --> 00:10:14,447 A right-hand, another takedown. 194 00:10:15,048 --> 00:10:18,852 The Hardys again won the WCW Title October 8th. 195 00:10:19,185 --> 00:10:21,054 The lateral press and Storm interrupts the count. 196 00:10:21,121 --> 00:10:22,521 [referee] Come on. Get out of here. 197 00:10:22,856 --> 00:10:24,057 Come on. Come on, get out. 198 00:10:25,091 --> 00:10:28,294 [Ross] Molly has only been with The Hurricane a couple of weeks. 199 00:10:28,627 --> 00:10:30,163 They mesh well together. 200 00:10:30,230 --> 00:10:32,665 The poetry in motion by Jeff Hardy 201 00:10:32,732 --> 00:10:35,767 using his own body as a weapon, nothing new for the Hardys. 202 00:10:36,269 --> 00:10:39,839 [Heyman] And this is where the Hardys have an advantage. Great double team! 203 00:10:39,939 --> 00:10:42,141 [Ross] And the roll up, there's a roll up. 204 00:10:42,641 --> 00:10:45,011 Inside that half nelson, 205 00:10:45,245 --> 00:10:47,480 almost a version of the Oklahoma roll up. 206 00:10:47,547 --> 00:10:50,916 [Heyman] I told you The Hurricane has the number of the Hardys. 207 00:10:52,552 --> 00:10:54,721 [Ross] Hard slam by Matt Hardy. 208 00:10:56,122 --> 00:10:57,323 Indeed, you're right. 209 00:10:58,190 --> 00:10:59,726 The Hardys and Helms know each other well. 210 00:11:00,894 --> 00:11:03,463 And the leg drop, very effective. 211 00:11:03,663 --> 00:11:07,934 Leg is hooked. It should-- Oh. Man, that was a long but two and three quarter. 212 00:11:08,067 --> 00:11:10,170 I think Lita thought that one should have been over. 213 00:11:12,472 --> 00:11:13,473 Twist of Fate. 214 00:11:14,540 --> 00:11:16,843 Missed the clothesline. Whoa, double press kick! 215 00:11:17,110 --> 00:11:18,810 -[Heyman] It's over! -[Ross] It should be it here! 216 00:11:18,877 --> 00:11:19,945 [Heyman] One, two… 217 00:11:20,113 --> 00:11:23,550 [Ross] And then Jeff Hardy, at the last moment, able to interrupt 218 00:11:23,616 --> 00:11:26,185 the count with a dropkick right to the ribs. 219 00:11:27,219 --> 00:11:29,656 But man is, uh… is Matt Hardy in trouble? 220 00:11:30,290 --> 00:11:32,625 Citizen Storm goes over the top to the floor. 221 00:11:34,160 --> 00:11:35,562 -And now Mighty… -[Heyman] Hey, hey, hey, hey! 222 00:11:35,862 --> 00:11:37,863 [Ross] Lita intercepted Mighty Molly! 223 00:11:39,531 --> 00:11:42,669 The suplex by Matt Hardy on Hurricane Helms! 224 00:11:42,735 --> 00:11:44,036 [Heyman] And here comes Ivory! 225 00:11:44,570 --> 00:11:48,007 [Ross] Ivory woman-handling Lita by the hair. 226 00:11:48,074 --> 00:11:50,343 -And wait a minute. -[crowd roaring] 227 00:11:50,742 --> 00:11:52,078 [Ross] Oh, Jeff Hardy… 228 00:11:53,980 --> 00:11:57,116 [Heyman] Comment on that, J.R., say something! 229 00:11:57,183 --> 00:11:59,586 [Ross] Well, the runner-up-- He's using low blow. 230 00:11:59,685 --> 00:12:02,188 -but now Lita on top! -[Heyman] Jeff Hardy's tapping! 231 00:12:03,656 --> 00:12:04,991 [Ross] Litacanrana! 232 00:12:05,891 --> 00:12:07,993 Man, look at the bodies, look at the mayhem! 233 00:12:08,895 --> 00:12:10,796 Oh, not a good time to pose. 234 00:12:10,863 --> 00:12:12,198 [Heyman] Look at the double team! 235 00:12:14,666 --> 00:12:15,834 [Ross] Matt Hardy… 236 00:12:16,603 --> 00:12:17,637 [Ross] Twist of Fate! 237 00:12:17,837 --> 00:12:19,572 [Heyman] Where's the tag, J.R.?! 238 00:12:19,771 --> 00:12:21,440 Where's the damn tag?! 239 00:12:22,541 --> 00:12:24,010 [Ross] You got me, I think Jeff-- 240 00:12:25,011 --> 00:12:27,313 [Ross] There's no tag! Matt's legal! 241 00:12:27,380 --> 00:12:29,182 Swanton, three-count! 242 00:12:29,382 --> 00:12:30,382 It's over! 243 00:12:30,516 --> 00:12:32,352 [audience cheering] 244 00:12:32,452 --> 00:12:34,587 [Howard] The winner of this match and still 245 00:12:34,754 --> 00:12:37,790 WCW Tag Team champion, 246 00:12:37,890 --> 00:12:39,626 The Hardy Boyz. 247 00:12:40,993 --> 00:12:44,497 [Ross] Certainly a quick kick-off to No Mercy here tonight. 248 00:12:45,064 --> 00:12:46,766 Great effort by all involved. 249 00:12:47,867 --> 00:12:49,535 But the Hardys successful 250 00:12:50,069 --> 00:12:54,406 in retaining the WCW Tag Team Championship. 251 00:13:04,449 --> 00:13:05,550 Rob Van Dam. 252 00:13:06,486 --> 00:13:09,322 Now, I assume the first thing you're going to do 253 00:13:09,389 --> 00:13:11,391 is go and find "Stone Cold" Steve Austin 254 00:13:11,457 --> 00:13:14,894 and apologize for frog splashing him last Thursday night on SmackDown. 255 00:13:18,131 --> 00:13:19,132 No. 256 00:13:20,433 --> 00:13:21,767 Let me just hope 257 00:13:21,968 --> 00:13:24,504 that last Thursday you had a temporary lapse insanity. 258 00:13:25,170 --> 00:13:27,607 And please, let me assume that 259 00:13:27,707 --> 00:13:31,678 in no way shape or form that you're having anything to do with Vince McMahon. 260 00:13:32,512 --> 00:13:34,613 Look, I'm not on Vince's side. 261 00:13:34,680 --> 00:13:36,315 I'm only looking out for number one 262 00:13:36,482 --> 00:13:37,483 and that's me… 263 00:13:37,884 --> 00:13:40,386 R… V… D. 264 00:13:43,356 --> 00:13:47,060 Don't do anything silly and anything that you might regret later. 265 00:13:49,329 --> 00:13:50,329 Okay. 266 00:13:55,501 --> 00:14:00,106 [Ross] Here comes a long black limousine as the country song says… 267 00:14:00,872 --> 00:14:02,709 [Heyman] I don't listen to country music. 268 00:14:02,775 --> 00:14:04,077 [Ross] I would've never guessed. 269 00:14:05,844 --> 00:14:06,846 [Heyman] Oh, no. 270 00:14:06,913 --> 00:14:08,948 -[Ross] And there is Mr. McMahon. -[Heyman] Oh, no. 271 00:14:09,082 --> 00:14:12,117 [Ross] He said he was gonna be here, and he is here. 272 00:14:12,185 --> 00:14:14,053 [Michael] Mr. McMahon! Mr. McMahon, where have you been? 273 00:14:14,152 --> 00:14:15,722 I mean, it's a huge night. 274 00:14:16,055 --> 00:14:17,557 -Really? -I mean, why did you come back? 275 00:14:17,622 --> 00:14:20,026 -Help me with my jacket, will you please? -Oh, yes, sir. 276 00:14:20,693 --> 00:14:22,962 -Nice lining, huh? -Yes, it's very nice. 277 00:14:29,468 --> 00:14:31,804 Anyhow, you know, Rob Van Dam just arrived. 278 00:14:31,871 --> 00:14:33,406 Well, good, great, great, I'm glad to hear it. 279 00:14:34,240 --> 00:14:36,442 And let me just say that you have a lot of questions? 280 00:14:36,575 --> 00:14:37,577 Uh-huh. A lot. 281 00:14:38,343 --> 00:14:40,545 Your questions will be answered before the night is over 282 00:14:40,780 --> 00:14:42,281 one way or another. 283 00:14:43,049 --> 00:14:44,250 But I'm here tonight-- 284 00:14:44,617 --> 00:14:45,885 I'm here tonight to make a difference. 285 00:14:46,718 --> 00:14:49,354 I'm here tonight to make an impact. 286 00:14:52,759 --> 00:14:55,461 And the next time you drop my jacket… 287 00:14:59,165 --> 00:15:00,733 I'm gonna drop you. 288 00:15:04,370 --> 00:15:05,538 ["This is a Test" playing] 289 00:15:05,637 --> 00:15:07,939 [Ross] Well, it's good to see Mr. McMahon hasn't changed. 290 00:15:08,074 --> 00:15:09,308 [Heyman] Not a bit. 291 00:15:10,309 --> 00:15:11,310 [bell ringing] 292 00:15:11,377 --> 00:15:13,413 [Howard] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 293 00:15:13,913 --> 00:15:16,281 Introducing first, representing The Alliance, 294 00:15:16,748 --> 00:15:20,152 weighing 282 pounds, Test. 295 00:15:21,319 --> 00:15:24,524 [Ross] Well, certainly this young man has made a huge impact on The Alliance 296 00:15:24,656 --> 00:15:27,993 and his big foot made an impact to The Undertaker's face 297 00:15:28,060 --> 00:15:30,997 in a tag match on UPN SmackDown Thursday Night. 298 00:15:31,063 --> 00:15:32,131 [Heyman] Well, check this out. 299 00:15:32,198 --> 00:15:34,300 The Undertaker had Booker T up for the Last Ride. 300 00:15:34,534 --> 00:15:36,868 Wham! Right in the face, 301 00:15:36,968 --> 00:15:40,705 the big boot of Test, which knocked out The Undertaker 302 00:15:40,806 --> 00:15:44,142 and Booker scores the one, two, three. 303 00:15:47,346 --> 00:15:49,247 I love pieces of footage like that. 304 00:15:49,415 --> 00:15:51,184 [Ross] Test, six-seven, 280, 305 00:15:52,852 --> 00:15:54,454 has made an impact to The Alliance. 306 00:15:55,420 --> 00:15:58,623 He's young, but what a challenge this is going to be. 307 00:15:58,858 --> 00:16:00,258 ["Out of the Fire" playing] 308 00:16:01,761 --> 00:16:05,164 [Howard] Weighing 326 pounds, 309 00:16:05,897 --> 00:16:07,098 Kane. 310 00:16:07,165 --> 00:16:09,836 [Ross] It was on October the 5th, 1997 311 00:16:09,968 --> 00:16:13,005 when Kane first walked through hellfire and brimstone 312 00:16:13,205 --> 00:16:14,973 in this very arena, 313 00:16:15,274 --> 00:16:17,242 his very first appearance 314 00:16:17,376 --> 00:16:19,812 in the WWE here in St. Louis. 315 00:16:21,447 --> 00:16:23,082 And Kane now and Test 316 00:16:23,815 --> 00:16:27,085 certainly building a rivalry here, two big young studs 317 00:16:27,286 --> 00:16:29,354 and this will be a straight ahead, 318 00:16:29,589 --> 00:16:31,958 smash mouth, in your face matchup 319 00:16:32,123 --> 00:16:34,392 between these two super heavyweights. 320 00:16:34,493 --> 00:16:38,564 [Heyman] Oh, no doubt. Kane is not a man, he's a monster. 321 00:16:38,664 --> 00:16:41,501 But Test, Test is gonna chop Kane 322 00:16:41,800 --> 00:16:44,036 down to size tonight. 323 00:16:44,270 --> 00:16:48,373 [Ross] This matchup certainly reminiscent of a lot of the heavyweight fights. 324 00:16:48,507 --> 00:16:51,209 They're not boxing each other looking for that knockout blow, 325 00:16:51,377 --> 00:16:54,981 and I think that's what Test and Kane are doing here. 326 00:16:55,080 --> 00:16:56,882 They're not gonna feel each other out. 327 00:16:57,016 --> 00:16:59,819 They're both gonna look for that high-impact knockout blow 328 00:17:00,453 --> 00:17:02,954 And quite frankly, Test has that big right foot, Paul, 329 00:17:03,189 --> 00:17:06,291 that has been ultra-ly impressive in recent weeks. 330 00:17:06,425 --> 00:17:07,859 [Heyman] Oh, I agree with you. 331 00:17:07,993 --> 00:17:10,495 But then again, Kane has the Chokeslam, 332 00:17:10,562 --> 00:17:14,332 and Test has to be very careful to avoid the Chokeslam 333 00:17:14,567 --> 00:17:17,869 just as much as Kane has to avoid the big boot. 334 00:17:18,236 --> 00:17:21,007 [Ross] Kane catching the 280-pounder in midair, powerslam, 335 00:17:21,107 --> 00:17:25,411 looking for a three, and WCW referee Nick Patrick, assigned this contest, 336 00:17:25,511 --> 00:17:26,945 found two on that exchange. 337 00:17:27,480 --> 00:17:32,018 Kane certainly the bigger, perhaps stronger of the two at about 325. 338 00:17:34,654 --> 00:17:38,791 Shot, nice kick by Test, and Kane didn't go off his feet. 339 00:17:39,158 --> 00:17:41,561 He certainly felt it, and Kane manhandling, 340 00:17:41,627 --> 00:17:44,697 did the Big Red Machine, the 280-pounder. 341 00:17:44,931 --> 00:17:49,668 [Heyman] For a long time, we all felt that Kane was invincible, invulnerable. 342 00:17:49,969 --> 00:17:51,870 Oh my God! 343 00:17:52,104 --> 00:17:54,907 [Ross] And Kane just muscling up Test! 344 00:17:55,374 --> 00:17:58,578 Military pressing him to the high level 345 00:17:58,678 --> 00:18:00,680 and then dumping Test over the top rope. 346 00:18:00,745 --> 00:18:04,417 [Heyman] I've never seen anyone manhandle Test that way. 347 00:18:04,617 --> 00:18:07,253 [Ross] Test big and strong. How resilient is he? 348 00:18:07,352 --> 00:18:08,754 We're about to find out. 349 00:18:09,088 --> 00:18:12,425 And another right-hand by Kane, and I don't care who you are, 350 00:18:12,625 --> 00:18:15,027 too many right hands by the Big Red Machine 351 00:18:15,293 --> 00:18:16,995 are gonna bring you to your milk. 352 00:18:18,230 --> 00:18:19,231 And-- 353 00:18:19,498 --> 00:18:21,399 And-- Oh, wait a minute, Test has got that ring bell. 354 00:18:21,801 --> 00:18:22,902 He's got the ring bell. 355 00:18:23,002 --> 00:18:25,870 And right in the head! Wait a minute. 356 00:18:26,606 --> 00:18:28,341 -[Heyman] Why? -[Ross] That should be a disqualification, 357 00:18:28,407 --> 00:18:29,442 wouldn't you suggest? 358 00:18:29,809 --> 00:18:32,378 [Heyman] If Nick Patrick had seen it, I would agree with you. 359 00:18:32,445 --> 00:18:34,146 [Ross] Well, what was he looking at, your cap? 360 00:18:34,513 --> 00:18:36,148 [Heyman] It is a nice cap, you know. 361 00:18:36,983 --> 00:18:38,985 -Don't you like it? -[Ross] Aw, spiffy. 362 00:18:39,051 --> 00:18:40,986 Kane just got nailed with a ring bell. 363 00:18:41,187 --> 00:18:44,023 What I-- what I thought was right in front of the referee. 364 00:18:44,156 --> 00:18:48,293 However, this match is continuing, and Test with the big advantage. 365 00:18:48,761 --> 00:18:50,830 And the quicker Test can put Kane away 366 00:18:50,929 --> 00:18:53,331 after that shot to the face with the ring bell, 367 00:18:53,432 --> 00:18:55,167 the better for The Alliance member. 368 00:18:55,668 --> 00:18:56,969 [Heyman] Oh, no doubt. I mean-- 369 00:18:57,069 --> 00:19:01,507 Test has to put away Kane quickly, but Test is all over Kane right here. 370 00:19:01,573 --> 00:19:05,578 When was the last time you saw Kane dragged into a corner? 371 00:19:05,711 --> 00:19:07,146 [Ross] It's been a while, I'll tell you. 372 00:19:07,446 --> 00:19:11,417 Hard right hands, high impact stuff right to the head, the shot to the head. 373 00:19:12,818 --> 00:19:14,419 [Patrick] Test, you got to break it up. Come on. 374 00:19:14,486 --> 00:19:15,721 [Heyman] Here you go, check it out. 375 00:19:15,788 --> 00:19:18,591 -No way Nick Patrick sees this. -[Ross] Standing right there, Nick. 376 00:19:18,724 --> 00:19:20,459 The referee was standing right there. 377 00:19:20,559 --> 00:19:23,361 There's no reason that Nick Patrick should let this match continue 378 00:19:23,428 --> 00:19:25,731 after that sort of comeback by Test. 379 00:19:25,898 --> 00:19:28,134 [Heyman] Could you show it to me again? I must have missed it. 380 00:19:28,200 --> 00:19:30,369 [Ross] Oh, look at-- Good gosh, look at this power. 381 00:19:30,469 --> 00:19:31,904 A vertical suplex. 382 00:19:31,971 --> 00:19:33,739 [Heyman] Show it to me from a different angle or something. 383 00:19:33,806 --> 00:19:37,976 [Ross] The cover here and Kane rolled that left shoulder off the canvas. 384 00:19:38,144 --> 00:19:39,578 That was a vertical suplex. 385 00:19:39,645 --> 00:19:41,813 Looks like that Test has got a busted lip. 386 00:19:41,981 --> 00:19:44,250 [Heyman] Yeah, but that's not gonna stop-- Oh, man! 387 00:19:44,316 --> 00:19:45,784 [Ross] Test walked right into that. 388 00:19:46,886 --> 00:19:49,488 And this thing is-- and this is how it's gonna be 389 00:19:49,621 --> 00:19:52,692 that may not prove too fruitful for Test 390 00:19:52,758 --> 00:19:55,860 if you wanna get Kane just wide open and anything goes. 391 00:19:55,928 --> 00:19:57,495 The Big Red Machine's got no problem. 392 00:19:57,562 --> 00:19:59,899 Hard clothesline right to the solar plexus, 393 00:20:00,066 --> 00:20:02,635 Could have drove the air-- driven the air out of Test. 394 00:20:02,702 --> 00:20:04,036 But nobody there for the elbow. 395 00:20:04,136 --> 00:20:05,471 [Heyman] And Test is on the move. 396 00:20:05,705 --> 00:20:08,541 Notice the quickness, the agility of Test. 397 00:20:08,607 --> 00:20:09,875 [Ross] Test will have that advantage. 398 00:20:09,975 --> 00:20:12,244 I think Test, quicker, if any better, 399 00:20:12,778 --> 00:20:15,181 better agility than the 325-pounder. 400 00:20:15,481 --> 00:20:18,017 The elbow, another hook to the leg, and look at Kane. 401 00:20:18,083 --> 00:20:20,653 Sucked that air and get both hands on the chest of Test, 402 00:20:20,820 --> 00:20:23,121 and then bench pressed him off of him, so to speak. 403 00:20:23,222 --> 00:20:25,457 [Heyman] But notice now Test stalking Kane. 404 00:20:25,524 --> 00:20:28,427 Test all over the big red freakshow. 405 00:20:28,894 --> 00:20:31,062 [Ross] Well, it's good see that Mr. McMahon hasn't changed. 406 00:20:31,197 --> 00:20:32,565 [Heyman] I don't call him mister. 407 00:20:32,697 --> 00:20:34,500 He's here. Well, maybe you should get in the habit. 408 00:20:34,567 --> 00:20:36,034 He's here to make an impact. 409 00:20:36,135 --> 00:20:38,437 [Heyman] Well, why don't you help him on with his jacket? 410 00:20:41,005 --> 00:20:43,442 [Ross] That was Michael Cole's responsibility at that point in time. 411 00:20:43,509 --> 00:20:45,144 You saying, you wouldn't help him with his jacket? 412 00:20:45,211 --> 00:20:46,879 -[Heyman] No, I would not. -[Ross] Yeah, right. 413 00:20:46,979 --> 00:20:49,682 [Heyman] I warned Rob Van Dam about Vince McMahon for years. 414 00:20:49,749 --> 00:20:52,650 -Why would… -[Ross] Oh, look at this, sidewalk slam. 415 00:20:53,519 --> 00:20:56,121 [Heyman] I mean, if Vince McMahon is in Rob Van Dam's ear, 416 00:20:56,489 --> 00:20:59,390 then the title tonight is in grave jeopardy. 417 00:20:59,524 --> 00:21:03,428 [Ross] Let me tell you, ear or no ear, the title is in grave jeopardy. 418 00:21:03,495 --> 00:21:05,965 Because I got to believe Van Dam is here to win 419 00:21:06,065 --> 00:21:08,900 and win the WWE title, and there's no disqualification. 420 00:21:10,136 --> 00:21:12,237 Oh, high impact attempt. 421 00:21:12,370 --> 00:21:15,674 And that would have certainly put Kane away 422 00:21:15,774 --> 00:21:18,744 if Test could have found the mark, but it was not to be. 423 00:21:18,878 --> 00:21:22,848 [Heyman] Man, Test tried to drive that elbow right into the heart of Kane. 424 00:21:22,982 --> 00:21:24,917 Kane got out of the way just in time. 425 00:21:25,650 --> 00:21:26,719 [Ross] Kane now… 426 00:21:27,553 --> 00:21:29,088 A neckbreaker on Test. 427 00:21:30,822 --> 00:21:33,559 New movement from the-- from the Big Red Machine 428 00:21:33,692 --> 00:21:38,597 not one of his regular maneuvers offensively is that neckbreaker. 429 00:21:38,664 --> 00:21:40,131 Both men are down. 430 00:21:40,265 --> 00:21:42,400 This has been a very hard-hitting, in your face, 431 00:21:42,467 --> 00:21:45,471 straightforward matchup between two big men. 432 00:21:45,870 --> 00:21:50,042 [Heyman] Kane has to pull out all stops against an athlete like Test. 433 00:21:51,243 --> 00:21:52,812 [Ross] Kane beating Test to the punch. 434 00:21:52,912 --> 00:21:56,282 Right-hands finding their mark cannot bode well for Test. 435 00:21:56,348 --> 00:21:57,316 And the knockdown. 436 00:21:58,716 --> 00:22:00,553 But Test, to his credit, getting right back up. 437 00:22:00,985 --> 00:22:04,255 [Heyman] Test backs down for no man or monster, 438 00:22:04,423 --> 00:22:05,691 and Kane is a monster. 439 00:22:05,758 --> 00:22:07,326 [Ross] Well, I can't argue that point. 440 00:22:08,894 --> 00:22:12,130 Kane with a suplex, driving Test down. 441 00:22:12,965 --> 00:22:14,399 The lateral press. 442 00:22:14,466 --> 00:22:18,571 Perhaps too low in the abdomen there. Maybe not enough weight on the shoulders 443 00:22:18,637 --> 00:22:21,340 as Test was able to get his shoulder up. 444 00:22:23,309 --> 00:22:27,446 And you can miss just by a little bit in these pinning situations. It costs you. 445 00:22:27,879 --> 00:22:32,016 And Kane now, those elbows hooking up the 280-pound man 446 00:22:32,083 --> 00:22:35,421 with one arm, Sidewalk Slam, another lateral press. 447 00:22:35,486 --> 00:22:38,224 Should be over here, but it's not, and it was that close. 448 00:22:38,290 --> 00:22:40,326 [Heyman] Notice how Kane gets the shoulder up 449 00:22:40,391 --> 00:22:42,428 so that the referee can see it, 450 00:22:42,561 --> 00:22:44,730 ensuring that a three-count does not occur. 451 00:22:45,664 --> 00:22:47,332 [Ross] Clothesline to the outside, 452 00:22:48,033 --> 00:22:50,336 and Nick Patrick admonishing Kane. 453 00:22:51,270 --> 00:22:52,437 As if that's gonna do any good 454 00:22:52,504 --> 00:22:53,839 to The Big Red Machine after 455 00:22:54,139 --> 00:22:56,242 getting his bell rung with the ring bell. 456 00:22:56,408 --> 00:22:58,844 [Heyman] I'm so impressed with Test in this match. 457 00:22:59,578 --> 00:23:01,312 Wham! Into the corner. 458 00:23:01,480 --> 00:23:03,448 And there's the boot! There it is, J.R. 459 00:23:04,049 --> 00:23:07,586 [Ross] First the ring post and then that big right foot of Test 460 00:23:07,653 --> 00:23:09,021 taking down Kane. 461 00:23:09,388 --> 00:23:13,391 And I'm not so sure the Big Red Machine is going to be able to recover 462 00:23:13,458 --> 00:23:15,060 from a double high impact. 463 00:23:15,127 --> 00:23:17,396 [Heyman] Check this out. Into the ring post 464 00:23:17,463 --> 00:23:20,331 and now Test takes advantage of the situation. 465 00:23:20,399 --> 00:23:22,601 [Ross] The cover, here we go. And thr-- No! 466 00:23:22,668 --> 00:23:25,437 No three, Kane refusing to stay down. 467 00:23:26,038 --> 00:23:29,008 [Heyman] And just like Test got the shoulder up before, 468 00:23:29,174 --> 00:23:31,043 I'll give credit where it's due. 469 00:23:31,110 --> 00:23:34,947 Kane making sure Nick Patrick sees the shoulder up. 470 00:23:35,014 --> 00:23:37,081 [Ross] Busted mouth and all, Test… 471 00:23:38,117 --> 00:23:39,752 seemingly measuring Kane, 472 00:23:40,119 --> 00:23:41,787 throwing that big foot again. Kane avoided it. 473 00:23:41,921 --> 00:23:43,355 And Kane now hooking up. 474 00:23:43,656 --> 00:23:45,124 Oh, the Chokeslam! 475 00:23:45,456 --> 00:23:48,860 The Big Red Machine delivers a thunderous Chokeslam. 476 00:23:49,861 --> 00:23:52,164 And that should spell the end 477 00:23:52,831 --> 00:23:54,633 of Test here in this matchup. 478 00:23:55,033 --> 00:23:56,101 And Kane now, 479 00:23:57,336 --> 00:24:00,004 fighting his own-- his way back up. 480 00:24:00,072 --> 00:24:03,809 There's a cover, hook in the leg and-- Oh my! 481 00:24:03,908 --> 00:24:06,712 I can't believe that. I don't think Kane can either. 482 00:24:06,979 --> 00:24:08,947 Test kicking out of the Chokeslam. 483 00:24:09,181 --> 00:24:11,483 -[Heyman] Once again, Test making sure. -[Ross] Or did he? 484 00:24:11,951 --> 00:24:13,918 -[Heyman] What you mean or did he? -[Ross] Well, I'm not-- 485 00:24:14,086 --> 00:24:15,854 On second thought, he may not have got that shoulder up. 486 00:24:15,920 --> 00:24:17,089 [Heyman] Oh, please. 487 00:24:17,156 --> 00:24:20,726 Can't you give an Alliance member credit? [Ross] I've been giving plenty of credit. 488 00:24:20,826 --> 00:24:22,428 Kane, the right-hand, just fighting back. 489 00:24:24,295 --> 00:24:26,665 Who's gonna be the first to get that knockout blow? 490 00:24:26,764 --> 00:24:28,934 They both withstood a lot here. 491 00:24:29,368 --> 00:24:32,037 And a powerslam by Kane. 492 00:24:33,806 --> 00:24:35,741 Kane close to seven feet tall. 493 00:24:37,309 --> 00:24:40,111 And Kane now wants to end this one. 494 00:24:40,646 --> 00:24:41,612 [Heyman] There's his-- 495 00:24:41,679 --> 00:24:43,983 [Ross] I don't have any idea what Kane's gonna do here, 496 00:24:44,249 --> 00:24:46,819 but he's 325 on the top. 497 00:24:47,619 --> 00:24:49,588 Looking for a clothesline it would seem. 498 00:24:50,022 --> 00:24:51,622 Test had that one well-scouted. 499 00:24:52,256 --> 00:24:53,792 And downstairs goes Test. 500 00:24:53,926 --> 00:24:55,060 [Heyman] Pumphandle. 501 00:24:55,260 --> 00:24:56,962 [Ross] Here comes the pumphandle slam. 502 00:24:57,896 --> 00:25:00,866 And look at the manhandling of Kane by Test. 503 00:25:00,933 --> 00:25:02,467 [Heyman] One… two… 504 00:25:02,768 --> 00:25:04,102 [Ross] And Kane kicks out again! 505 00:25:04,168 --> 00:25:05,571 [crowd roaring] 506 00:25:06,071 --> 00:25:08,307 [Ross] Test must be thinking, "What's it gonna take 507 00:25:08,374 --> 00:25:10,341 to put this monster down?" 508 00:25:10,641 --> 00:25:12,644 [Heyman] But Test can't get frustrated here. 509 00:25:12,811 --> 00:25:14,847 Test has to keep the pressure on. 510 00:25:14,913 --> 00:25:18,751 Test has to take the fight to Kane to beat Kane. 511 00:25:18,817 --> 00:25:21,820 [Ross] I don't recall anyone ever kicking out of that pumphandle slam. 512 00:25:22,221 --> 00:25:24,122 And there's 280 pounds 513 00:25:24,523 --> 00:25:27,760 with the elbow well-placed into the big red heart. 514 00:25:27,860 --> 00:25:29,128 [Heyman] One… two… 515 00:25:29,428 --> 00:25:31,730 [Ross] And again, Kane, my God. 516 00:25:32,264 --> 00:25:35,033 This Big Red Machine is not human. 517 00:25:35,333 --> 00:25:37,735 [Heyman] Test cannot get frustrated. 518 00:25:37,870 --> 00:25:40,406 Test must keep the pressure on Kane. 519 00:25:40,472 --> 00:25:45,177 Because if Kane gets a chance to regroup, then Test is in lot of trouble. 520 00:25:45,310 --> 00:25:46,611 [Ross] Now what? 521 00:25:46,745 --> 00:25:47,812 Now what is-- 522 00:25:48,781 --> 00:25:50,883 [Ross] First it was a ring bell. Now wait a minute. 523 00:25:50,983 --> 00:25:53,185 This is not a no disqualification match. 524 00:25:53,318 --> 00:25:57,188 This is not a hardcore match, but that is a hardcore weapon in there, 525 00:25:57,289 --> 00:26:00,059 that steel chair. And, oh, Kane with a dropkick! 526 00:26:00,359 --> 00:26:04,329 Kane dropkicked the chair right back into the face of Test. 527 00:26:04,862 --> 00:26:09,668 [Heyman] A lot of leeway shown both ways by referee Nick Patrick. 528 00:26:09,768 --> 00:26:12,504 [Ross] Well, that's one way of describing it, a lot of leeway. 529 00:26:13,237 --> 00:26:16,908 And now Kane has got the chair, and Kane looking to use the chair. 530 00:26:17,141 --> 00:26:20,545 And now Patrick is trying to unarm Kane. 531 00:26:20,611 --> 00:26:21,879 He didn't do it, but-- 532 00:26:21,980 --> 00:26:23,415 -[crowd cheering] -[Heyman] Hey, hey, hey! 533 00:26:23,782 --> 00:26:27,351 [Ross] Wait a minute! Nick Patrick shoved down! 534 00:26:27,686 --> 00:26:30,188 And Kane looking for the Chokeslam! 535 00:26:30,254 --> 00:26:33,524 Oh my God. Out of nowhere. From left field. 536 00:26:33,591 --> 00:26:35,327 -The kick. -[Heyman] One… two… he got it! 537 00:26:35,394 --> 00:26:36,695 -[Ross] And that is over. 538 00:26:36,928 --> 00:26:39,164 ["This Is A Test" playing] 539 00:26:39,231 --> 00:26:41,567 [Howard] Here is your winner, Test. 540 00:26:41,633 --> 00:26:43,268 [Heyman] Test has beat Kane! 541 00:26:44,636 --> 00:26:48,139 [Ross] I'll tell you what, I've got to say this-- I hate to say it, 542 00:26:48,240 --> 00:26:52,043 but Nick Patrick is a totally corrupt official, Paul. 543 00:26:52,678 --> 00:26:54,480 [Heyman] How dare you say that? 544 00:26:54,679 --> 00:26:56,247 [Ross] Well, it's the damn truth. I mean, 545 00:26:57,149 --> 00:26:59,918 first he sees the ring bell, no disqualification. 546 00:27:00,085 --> 00:27:01,919 He sees Test bring the chair in the ring, 547 00:27:01,986 --> 00:27:04,622 -no disqualification. He unarms… -[Heyman] Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. 548 00:27:04,755 --> 00:27:06,191 -[Ross] Oh, my… -[Heyman] Time out. 549 00:27:06,258 --> 00:27:09,660 You never put your hands on an official. You don't. 550 00:27:09,727 --> 00:27:12,364 [Ross] Starting with a ring bell, whooped with the steel chair. 551 00:27:12,464 --> 00:27:14,733 Test gets the victory but not so fast. 552 00:27:14,800 --> 00:27:15,900 [Heyman] Wait a minute! 553 00:27:16,033 --> 00:27:17,769 J.R., condemn this action! 554 00:27:18,270 --> 00:27:21,173 [Ross] Oh my Gosh. The man that's condemned is Nick Patrick! 555 00:27:21,639 --> 00:27:23,041 A Chokeslam! 556 00:27:24,576 --> 00:27:27,879 Nick Patrick assaulted here by Kane. 557 00:27:28,580 --> 00:27:29,481 Some very… 558 00:27:31,316 --> 00:27:35,521 [Heyman] Oh, no. Come on, please have some mercy! 559 00:27:36,053 --> 00:27:41,126 [Ross] What's Kane-- Kane coming back in and grabbing Patrick again. 560 00:27:41,260 --> 00:27:44,730 I think, quite frankly, one Chokeslam is more than enough here. 561 00:27:44,795 --> 00:27:48,100 [Heyman] Oh. Have you no compassion?! 562 00:27:48,300 --> 00:27:51,203 [Ross] I have plenty of compassion, but what do you want me to do about it? 563 00:27:51,270 --> 00:27:52,937 [Heyman] Well, stop the man! 564 00:27:54,072 --> 00:27:56,007 [Ross] Who can stop Kane and-- 565 00:27:57,141 --> 00:27:58,110 Wait a minute. 566 00:27:59,144 --> 00:28:03,148 [Heyman] Oh, come on. J.R., please do something about this. 567 00:28:03,247 --> 00:28:05,117 [Ross] Kane shaking his head. 568 00:28:05,384 --> 00:28:09,288 I'm watching it as you are. Well, hey, I'm not-- You reap what you sow. 569 00:28:09,588 --> 00:28:11,956 And Patrick's perhaps getting-- Well, oh my goodness. 570 00:28:12,024 --> 00:28:13,457 [Heyman] Oh, no, no, no, no. 571 00:28:13,625 --> 00:28:15,394 [Ross] Two Chokeslams… 572 00:28:15,928 --> 00:28:18,030 [Ross] and a powerbomb on the official! 573 00:28:20,232 --> 00:28:22,568 And maybe Nick Patrick will think twice… 574 00:28:22,701 --> 00:28:24,269 ["Out of the Fire" playing] 575 00:28:24,336 --> 00:28:26,638 …about his ethics… 576 00:28:29,107 --> 00:28:31,243 if he's able to remember this night. 577 00:28:36,014 --> 00:28:37,816 Well, I'll tell you what, it started with the ring bell, 578 00:28:37,882 --> 00:28:41,753 right in front of the referee, used by Test on Kane, no disqualification. 579 00:28:42,287 --> 00:28:43,922 Test is pick them both up. 580 00:28:44,188 --> 00:28:47,993 [Heyman] Well, here's something you can't deny, Test self-defense. 581 00:28:48,092 --> 00:28:50,896 Wow, what a kick right to the face. 582 00:28:51,230 --> 00:28:55,634 One… two… three, Test pins Kane. 583 00:28:55,701 --> 00:28:58,904 [Ross] And then that very shady referee 584 00:28:59,338 --> 00:29:02,541 got, perhaps, what he had coming to him and more. 585 00:29:02,608 --> 00:29:03,774 [Heyman] That's terrible. 586 00:29:12,117 --> 00:29:13,118 What do you want, Coach? 587 00:29:13,318 --> 00:29:15,120 Well, I was hoping to get a word with Stone Cold, 588 00:29:15,220 --> 00:29:16,455 if that's possible tonight. 589 00:29:16,521 --> 00:29:18,290 I don't think Stone Cold wants to talk to you. 590 00:29:18,389 --> 00:29:20,658 But you know what? Let me check. Just a second. 591 00:29:20,792 --> 00:29:22,628 Hey, you wanna talk to Coach? 592 00:29:22,694 --> 00:29:24,329 [Stone Cold] No, I don't want to talk to Coach. 593 00:29:24,896 --> 00:29:28,567 But you can tell him that I think Kurt Angle is a sorry son of a bitch. 594 00:29:29,001 --> 00:29:30,968 Stone Cold says he doesn't want to talk to you, 595 00:29:31,035 --> 00:29:35,674 and by the way, he thinks Kurt Angle is a sorry SOB. 596 00:29:36,041 --> 00:29:37,676 -[Stone Cold] Debra. -What? Wait a minute. 597 00:29:37,743 --> 00:29:41,545 -[Stone Cold] While you got him out there, tell him RVD is a big piece of trash. 598 00:29:41,713 --> 00:29:44,049 Oh, and by the way, he also says 599 00:29:44,149 --> 00:29:47,084 that RVD is a big piece of trash. 600 00:29:47,319 --> 00:29:49,288 -[Stone Cold] Debra, while you're at it, -Anything else? 601 00:29:49,353 --> 00:29:51,490 tell him as far as Vince McMahon is concerned, 602 00:29:51,555 --> 00:29:54,091 he's a bigger piece of trash than RVD, 603 00:29:54,158 --> 00:29:55,560 and there ain't no way, 604 00:29:55,660 --> 00:29:59,331 there ain't no way I'm gonna lose my WWE title tonight. 605 00:29:59,598 --> 00:30:04,168 And he also says that Vince McMahon is a bigger piece of trash than RVD. 606 00:30:04,235 --> 00:30:05,670 And Stone Cold also says 607 00:30:05,736 --> 00:30:10,242 there's no way he's gonna lose his WWE Championship tonight. 608 00:30:11,176 --> 00:30:12,177 Anything else? 609 00:30:12,843 --> 00:30:15,013 [Stone Cold] Tell him thank you and to get his ass out of here. 610 00:30:15,414 --> 00:30:18,283 Thank you, and you can get your butt out of here. 611 00:30:18,984 --> 00:30:19,985 No problem. 612 00:30:21,285 --> 00:30:22,788 [crowd roaring] 613 00:30:22,853 --> 00:30:24,121 [Ross] Wow, here comes Stacy. 614 00:30:25,456 --> 00:30:27,926 -Hey, Matt. Um… -Hey, Stacy. 615 00:30:27,993 --> 00:30:29,928 You wouldn't happen to know where the Dudleys-- 616 00:30:29,995 --> 00:30:32,930 Well, it doesn't matter anyway. You're a Hardy. 617 00:30:32,997 --> 00:30:34,099 -So… -Yeah. 618 00:30:34,166 --> 00:30:37,636 But I, um-- I was wondering, you know, you're a guy, 619 00:30:37,703 --> 00:30:41,907 and I was wondering what you think about my lingerie? 620 00:30:44,309 --> 00:30:47,044 It's, uh, good. It's, uh, it's real good. 621 00:30:47,178 --> 00:30:48,746 -You look great. -Okay. 622 00:30:49,380 --> 00:30:50,815 -Lingerie match. -Thanks. 623 00:30:59,224 --> 00:31:01,259 -[Lita] Hey, Matt. -Hey. 624 00:31:01,326 --> 00:31:02,894 -What are you looking at? -Uh… 625 00:31:03,628 --> 00:31:05,097 -Nothing. -Oh, okay. 626 00:31:05,964 --> 00:31:08,166 Uh, I just want to tell you, you did great tonight. 627 00:31:08,233 --> 00:31:10,435 -Thank you. Thanks. You guys look good. -And you look great as always, yeah. 628 00:31:10,502 --> 00:31:11,503 Thank you. 629 00:31:11,736 --> 00:31:12,737 [sighs in relief] 630 00:31:15,540 --> 00:31:17,341 ♪ I am a woman ♪ 631 00:31:17,408 --> 00:31:18,843 [crowd cheering] 632 00:31:19,610 --> 00:31:22,813 [Ross] Well, the time has come, the first ever Lingerie matchup 633 00:31:22,981 --> 00:31:25,183 between Stacy and Torrie here. 634 00:31:25,484 --> 00:31:28,887 The ladies will compete wearing lingerie 635 00:31:28,954 --> 00:31:30,422 in this matchup. 636 00:31:31,055 --> 00:31:33,225 And, as you can see, Paul, 637 00:31:33,324 --> 00:31:36,194 a special consideration made into this matchup. 638 00:31:36,461 --> 00:31:38,397 Well, folks, let's take you back in time 639 00:31:38,629 --> 00:31:41,600 and show you how these two sexy divas 640 00:31:41,699 --> 00:31:43,502 arrived at No Mercy. 641 00:31:44,735 --> 00:31:46,705 [Michael] First ever Lingerie match. 642 00:31:46,772 --> 00:31:49,174 [Ross] Torrie and Stacy in a Lingerie match. 643 00:31:49,241 --> 00:31:51,376 [Tazz] Oh, they got my money for this one, baby. 644 00:31:51,510 --> 00:31:53,544 [Michael] Imagine Stacy, Torrie, lingerie. 645 00:31:53,611 --> 00:31:55,213 [Ross] Lingerie this Sunday on pay-per-view. 646 00:31:55,813 --> 00:31:59,184 [Heyman] Yes, this is the match I'm most looking forward to. 647 00:32:00,217 --> 00:32:01,586 [Ross] Oh my goodness. 648 00:32:01,686 --> 00:32:04,790 Stacy Keibler putting a lip lock on Tajiri. 649 00:32:04,889 --> 00:32:05,924 [Heyman] Here we go! 650 00:32:05,991 --> 00:32:07,458 [Ross] And Torrie didn't like it. 651 00:32:07,559 --> 00:32:09,293 And Torrie slapping Stacy Keibler. 652 00:32:09,428 --> 00:32:10,361 [Heyman] Tazzmission. 653 00:32:10,462 --> 00:32:12,197 [Ross] Tazz, the Tazzmission on Tajiri, 654 00:32:12,264 --> 00:32:14,599 taking down the Japanese Buzzsaw. 655 00:32:14,698 --> 00:32:18,336 Got a little problem in The Alliance with the ladies. 656 00:32:18,669 --> 00:32:23,175 [Heyman] Here we go, it's Stacy and Torrie with Stacy on top. 657 00:32:23,241 --> 00:32:25,510 [Michael] Torrie and Stacy here we go. 658 00:32:25,644 --> 00:32:26,844 Torrie and Stacy. 659 00:32:26,911 --> 00:32:28,146 [Heyman] You can't lose now. 660 00:32:28,213 --> 00:32:30,615 It's a fight, and it's my kind of fight. 661 00:32:30,682 --> 00:32:33,685 [Michael] These two women were once best friends within The Alliance. 662 00:32:33,819 --> 00:32:37,755 But ever since Torrie started dating Tajiri who is a WWE superstar, 663 00:32:37,822 --> 00:32:41,293 The Alliance has had a cold shoulder to Torrie. 664 00:32:41,659 --> 00:32:44,696 [Heyman] Ladies and gentlemen, the Duchess of Dudleyville, 665 00:32:45,030 --> 00:32:46,298 Stacy Keibler. 666 00:32:46,363 --> 00:32:49,900 [Ross] And here comes Torrie to get some of Stacy. 667 00:32:50,001 --> 00:32:53,938 And wait, Bubba Ray's got those eyes glued in on like radar. 668 00:32:54,004 --> 00:32:56,241 And from behind came Stacy Keibler 669 00:32:56,408 --> 00:32:58,376 another cheap shot on Torrie Wilson. 670 00:32:58,843 --> 00:33:00,645 Tajiri being choked out in the corner. 671 00:33:00,745 --> 00:33:02,647 The Dudleys with a damn table. 672 00:33:02,781 --> 00:33:04,282 [Heyman] And look who's calling the shots. 673 00:33:04,349 --> 00:33:06,952 It's all Stacy Keibler's idea. 674 00:33:07,118 --> 00:33:09,920 [Ross] I cannot believe this. Poor Torrie Wilson. 675 00:33:09,987 --> 00:33:11,456 Oh my God, don't do it. 676 00:33:11,523 --> 00:33:12,591 -No, no, no. -[Heyman] Kill her! 677 00:33:12,724 --> 00:33:14,192 [Ross] No, no, no, my God. 678 00:33:14,693 --> 00:33:18,230 The Dudleys just throws Torrie Wilson right through the table 679 00:33:18,295 --> 00:33:20,698 much to the delight of Stacy Keibler. 680 00:33:20,764 --> 00:33:22,466 What kind of woman is she? 681 00:33:23,001 --> 00:33:24,202 [Michael] Wait a minute. 682 00:33:24,401 --> 00:33:25,736 [Heyman] What is Torrie Wilson doing here? 683 00:33:25,803 --> 00:33:27,606 [Michael] Torrie Wilson is here. 684 00:33:27,772 --> 00:33:30,609 Torrie Wilson getting her some of Stacy. 685 00:33:30,675 --> 00:33:32,276 -Look out. -[Heyman] Hey! 686 00:33:32,343 --> 00:33:34,545 Torrie Wilson will pay for that 687 00:33:34,612 --> 00:33:37,381 at the Lingerie match this Sunday at No Mercy. 688 00:33:44,089 --> 00:33:47,058 -["The Girl Next Door" playing] -[crowd cheering] 689 00:33:47,158 --> 00:33:49,561 [Ross] And we are back live here in St. Louis, 690 00:33:50,529 --> 00:33:53,331 and this one should be most unique. 691 00:33:55,065 --> 00:33:58,536 [Howard] The following contest is the first ever 692 00:33:58,637 --> 00:34:00,304 Lingerie match. 693 00:34:01,305 --> 00:34:04,676 Introducing first, coming down the aisle, 694 00:34:04,743 --> 00:34:07,445 Stacy Keibler. 695 00:34:07,512 --> 00:34:10,882 [Heyman] Here she is, J.R., the Duchess of Dudleyville, 696 00:34:10,949 --> 00:34:14,219 the mastermind behind the Dudleys 697 00:34:14,286 --> 00:34:16,654 putting Torrie Wilson through a table. 698 00:34:17,455 --> 00:34:18,989 [Ross] I don't know what that says for the Dudleys, 699 00:34:19,056 --> 00:34:20,891 for this young lady to be the mastermind 700 00:34:20,958 --> 00:34:22,893 after having a couple of conversations with her, 701 00:34:22,960 --> 00:34:26,031 but, boy, she is a leggy young woman and-- 702 00:34:26,163 --> 00:34:28,632 Don't know exactly what she got on underneath that robe, 703 00:34:28,699 --> 00:34:30,268 but she'll be competing in it. 704 00:34:30,335 --> 00:34:32,636 She'll be grappling in her lingerie 705 00:34:32,703 --> 00:34:35,206 momentarily in this first ever Lingerie matchup. 706 00:34:35,272 --> 00:34:39,277 [Heyman] She's not just gorgeous. She's a genius as well. 707 00:34:39,377 --> 00:34:43,514 The mastermind, the brains behind the Dudleys 708 00:34:43,681 --> 00:34:45,717 putting Torrie through a table. 709 00:34:45,784 --> 00:34:48,386 I'm a huge fan of Stacey Keibler. 710 00:34:48,453 --> 00:34:50,522 [Ross] Yeah, the vixen wearing lingerie. 711 00:34:52,190 --> 00:34:53,558 You know something, don't you? 712 00:34:54,458 --> 00:34:55,627 I thought so. 713 00:34:55,694 --> 00:34:58,330 ["Shadows" playing] 714 00:34:58,395 --> 00:34:59,663 [Ross] Wow. 715 00:35:00,065 --> 00:35:01,665 [Howard] Approaching the ring, 716 00:35:01,900 --> 00:35:04,435 Torrie Wilson. 717 00:35:05,002 --> 00:35:07,772 [Ross] I'd like that Boomer Sooner red she's got on. 718 00:35:09,708 --> 00:35:13,243 And Torrie Wilson who, as we saw, has endured a-- 719 00:35:13,310 --> 00:35:16,514 being driven through a table by the Dudleys a few weeks ago. 720 00:35:18,350 --> 00:35:20,685 This will not be one of the St. Louis classic, 721 00:35:20,752 --> 00:35:24,055 Jack Brisco, Dory Funk Jr., catch-as-catch-can classics, 722 00:35:24,122 --> 00:35:25,156 I don't think. 723 00:35:25,957 --> 00:35:27,592 [Heyman] I don't know. I heard Jerry Brisco 724 00:35:27,659 --> 00:35:29,294 likes to wrestle in lingerie. 725 00:35:31,162 --> 00:35:33,198 [Ross] And here we go. No comment on that one. 726 00:35:33,264 --> 00:35:35,700 Jack Doan must've won the referee's lottery. 727 00:35:35,967 --> 00:35:38,970 He's selected to officiate this matchup. 728 00:35:40,171 --> 00:35:42,272 [crowd roaring] 729 00:35:42,339 --> 00:35:46,310 [Ross] Well, red was always one of my favorite colors growing up. 730 00:35:46,411 --> 00:35:47,345 And, uh-- 731 00:35:47,779 --> 00:35:49,247 I wonder when-- 732 00:35:49,714 --> 00:35:51,982 I mean, is Stacy gonna wrestle in that robe? 733 00:35:52,116 --> 00:35:53,752 I didn't think that was part of the deal. 734 00:35:53,884 --> 00:35:56,321 Or is that considered-- Oh, look at the athleticism 735 00:35:56,453 --> 00:35:59,156 by the six-foot Stacy Keibler. 736 00:36:01,426 --> 00:36:02,993 Very impressive. 737 00:36:05,997 --> 00:36:10,067 And the knockdown by Torrie Wilson wrestling barefooted here tonight. 738 00:36:11,736 --> 00:36:13,904 -I noticed her feet. How sick am I? -[Heyman] Very. 739 00:36:14,339 --> 00:36:16,408 -[Doan] Hey, -[Heyman] And I'll comment on that later. 740 00:36:16,841 --> 00:36:20,612 Meanwhile, now Stacy Keibler takes her time 741 00:36:20,679 --> 00:36:22,514 to show off all of her… 742 00:36:23,515 --> 00:36:24,649 [Ross] Undergarments. 743 00:36:25,250 --> 00:36:26,250 [Heyman] …assets. 744 00:36:27,752 --> 00:36:29,386 [crowd roaring] 745 00:36:30,121 --> 00:36:32,757 [Ross] She has a lot of assets, there's no doubt about that. 746 00:36:32,891 --> 00:36:34,192 Anybody can see that. 747 00:36:34,259 --> 00:36:35,493 Oh! That-- 748 00:36:35,993 --> 00:36:38,496 That slap became a liability for Torrie Wilson. 749 00:36:38,563 --> 00:36:40,365 [Heyman] Oh, here we go. 750 00:36:40,799 --> 00:36:42,400 Now the match gets interesting! 751 00:36:44,169 --> 00:36:45,403 [Ross] Good grief. 752 00:36:46,337 --> 00:36:48,506 And Jack Doan just got it. 753 00:36:48,573 --> 00:36:52,844 -[Heyman] Who's your mama? -[Ross] Doan smiling. Now that is weird. 754 00:36:52,911 --> 00:36:54,379 And there's a take down. 755 00:36:55,279 --> 00:36:56,915 Cat o' nine tails. 756 00:36:56,981 --> 00:36:59,116 Heyman don't need it. He's got Cook on his back. 757 00:36:59,250 --> 00:37:01,752 The roll over, girls are trying to jockey. 758 00:37:01,986 --> 00:37:03,254 Yeah, wrong term. 759 00:37:03,321 --> 00:37:05,790 And trying to maneuver for position. 760 00:37:05,857 --> 00:37:08,692 And look at Doan, these women rolling all over him. 761 00:37:08,759 --> 00:37:11,062 [Heyman] I want to be Jack Doan when I grow up. 762 00:37:11,462 --> 00:37:13,698 [Ross] He wants to be Jack Doan when he grows up. 763 00:37:15,366 --> 00:37:19,404 Stacy Keibler with a handful of hair on Torrie Wilson. 764 00:37:19,471 --> 00:37:21,940 And look at the flexibility of that leg. 765 00:37:22,006 --> 00:37:24,642 -[Doan] Two, three-- Hey! -[Ross] It reminds me… 766 00:37:24,709 --> 00:37:26,745 [Heyman] You're looking at the flexibility? 767 00:37:26,911 --> 00:37:28,513 What the hell is wrong with you? 768 00:37:28,813 --> 00:37:33,118 I need to take you out more often. Then again, maybe not. 769 00:37:35,053 --> 00:37:36,988 -[Ross] Oh, nice sunset flip. -One! Two! 770 00:37:37,055 --> 00:37:39,723 Torrie Wilson-- And Stacy reverses. 771 00:37:39,790 --> 00:37:42,794 Oh, another reversal here. 772 00:37:43,094 --> 00:37:44,729 [Heyman] I'm looking, I'm looking! 773 00:37:44,863 --> 00:37:46,897 [Ross] Well, there's another pinning predicament. 774 00:37:46,964 --> 00:37:48,098 One… Right shoulder's up. 775 00:37:50,468 --> 00:37:52,002 [Ross] Well, I can just imagine 776 00:37:52,170 --> 00:37:54,305 what some folks might be thinking right now. 777 00:37:54,372 --> 00:37:57,976 [crowd roaring] 778 00:37:58,042 --> 00:38:01,980 Stacy, a little worse for the wear with that near fall exchange. 779 00:38:02,747 --> 00:38:04,249 Watch the hair. 780 00:38:04,982 --> 00:38:06,718 [Ross] And the referee said, "Watch the hair." 781 00:38:07,418 --> 00:38:08,386 Hair. 782 00:38:09,921 --> 00:38:12,156 [Ross] And it's Stacy with those long legs-- 783 00:38:12,390 --> 00:38:14,659 with that kind of a modified headscissors. 784 00:38:14,726 --> 00:38:16,928 -Paul, you all right? -[Heyman] What? 785 00:38:17,060 --> 00:38:19,397 Huh? Yes, I'm wonderful, thank you. 786 00:38:20,698 --> 00:38:22,400 Let go of the hair. 787 00:38:22,467 --> 00:38:25,970 [Ross] Torrie got a right hand in as Stacy pulled Torrie up by the hair. 788 00:38:27,005 --> 00:38:30,174 Certainly, these ladies not trained grapplers. 789 00:38:31,709 --> 00:38:35,880 They have got the guts to get out here in this lingerie. 790 00:38:35,947 --> 00:38:37,882 Snapmare. Leg hook. 791 00:38:37,949 --> 00:38:39,683 -Two! -[Ross] And a… 792 00:38:40,618 --> 00:38:43,453 near fall according to referee Jack Doan. 793 00:38:43,520 --> 00:38:47,692 Now, these two ladies came here from WCW as friends 794 00:38:47,759 --> 00:38:51,696 in The Alliance of Torrie's interpromotional relationship with Tajiri. 795 00:38:51,796 --> 00:38:54,165 Look at that move. Right off Tajiri's playbook. 796 00:38:55,232 --> 00:38:57,669 Torri going for the cover. Oh, my. 797 00:38:57,734 --> 00:38:58,870 [bell ringing] 798 00:38:59,170 --> 00:39:01,005 [Ross] Well, I liked that. 799 00:39:01,072 --> 00:39:03,607 [Howard] Here is your winner, Torrie Wilson. 800 00:39:03,674 --> 00:39:05,276 [Ross] Make me write bad checks. 801 00:39:06,377 --> 00:39:07,946 -[Heyman] I'll pay cash. -[Ross laughs] 802 00:39:09,013 --> 00:39:10,013 Oh, my. 803 00:39:10,915 --> 00:39:14,519 The ladies in the lingerie strutting their stuff. 804 00:39:14,685 --> 00:39:17,255 And a little retribution for Torrie Wilson 805 00:39:17,355 --> 00:39:18,957 on the leggy Stacy Keibler. 806 00:39:19,089 --> 00:39:20,991 [Heyman] You think now they'll kiss and make up? 807 00:39:21,058 --> 00:39:23,027 -[Ross] Well, I would think that's not-- -[Heyman] Please. 808 00:39:23,127 --> 00:39:24,696 [Ross] In your dreams. 809 00:39:25,797 --> 00:39:28,499 [Heyman] Actually, that's a very accurate statement. 810 00:39:29,234 --> 00:39:31,169 [Ross] I can only imagine. 811 00:39:33,037 --> 00:39:33,971 Kurt Angle… 812 00:39:35,906 --> 00:39:39,243 this past Thursday night on SmackDown, we saw the return of Mr. McMahon. 813 00:39:39,978 --> 00:39:42,346 Yet he seemingly supported Rob Van Dam. 814 00:39:43,214 --> 00:39:46,817 Mr. McMahon is here tonight, and he vows to make an impact. 815 00:39:48,118 --> 00:39:50,855 Well, Michael, we all know that Mr. McMahon 816 00:39:50,922 --> 00:39:52,490 marches to the beat of a different drum. 817 00:39:53,357 --> 00:39:57,694 And obviously, he has his eyes set on Rob Van Dam for some good reason, 818 00:39:58,363 --> 00:40:02,033 but tonight, I got my eyes set on both Stone Cold Steve Austin 819 00:40:02,100 --> 00:40:03,868 and Rob Van Dam because tonight-- 820 00:40:03,968 --> 00:40:05,270 [Vince] Kurt, Kurt. 821 00:40:06,371 --> 00:40:08,806 How you doing, pal? Long time no see. 822 00:40:09,874 --> 00:40:11,075 Good to see you. 823 00:40:11,509 --> 00:40:13,011 [audience cheering] 824 00:40:13,944 --> 00:40:17,815 I just wanted to drop by and wish you the best of luck tonight, okay? 825 00:40:20,451 --> 00:40:21,853 Well, thanks, Mr. McMahon. 826 00:40:22,553 --> 00:40:25,723 But quite frankly, I don't think I'll be needing luck 827 00:40:26,591 --> 00:40:29,327 because tonight I'm gonna go out there 828 00:40:29,493 --> 00:40:32,330 and win the World Wrestling Entertainment title one more time. 829 00:40:33,031 --> 00:40:34,165 Oh, it's true. 830 00:40:35,366 --> 00:40:37,769 It's-- Oh, hell yeah, it's true. 831 00:40:39,237 --> 00:40:40,270 As a matter of fact, 832 00:40:40,772 --> 00:40:42,674 it's Van Dam true. 833 00:40:46,477 --> 00:40:48,578 Christian, we all saw what you did last week. 834 00:40:48,645 --> 00:40:51,316 And now, we're just moments away from you facing your brother, Edge 835 00:40:51,449 --> 00:40:53,718 for the Intercontinental Championship in a ladder-- 836 00:40:53,785 --> 00:40:56,721 Remember when Edge and I were a tag team. 837 00:40:57,788 --> 00:41:01,692 And everybody was saying, "How great is Edge?" 838 00:41:02,192 --> 00:41:05,163 "He's gonna be a huge star one day." 839 00:41:06,763 --> 00:41:10,167 Well, you know, the thing that people fail to realize is 840 00:41:10,500 --> 00:41:12,170 that no matter how good you are, 841 00:41:13,705 --> 00:41:15,906 there's always somebody just a little bit better. 842 00:41:16,507 --> 00:41:17,808 And if anybody knows that, 843 00:41:18,442 --> 00:41:20,611 it's the people right here in St. Louis. 844 00:41:21,546 --> 00:41:23,314 I mean just three years ago, 845 00:41:23,413 --> 00:41:25,917 Mark McGwire set the home run record, 846 00:41:26,351 --> 00:41:27,384 and now look at him, 847 00:41:28,086 --> 00:41:30,455 beaten, broken down, 848 00:41:30,821 --> 00:41:34,726 and his precious record shattered by a better man. 849 00:41:35,625 --> 00:41:38,096 Just like last week, the Cardinals were beaten 850 00:41:38,629 --> 00:41:39,897 by a better team. 851 00:41:40,598 --> 00:41:43,901 And just like tonight, I'm gonna prove to Edge 852 00:41:44,502 --> 00:41:46,037 and the entire world 853 00:41:46,837 --> 00:41:50,775 that Christian is just plain better. 854 00:41:53,845 --> 00:41:56,047 [Ross] Well, there's only one way to ascertain that for sure, 855 00:41:56,814 --> 00:41:58,116 and that's to get it on here. 856 00:41:58,182 --> 00:41:59,951 [Heyman] No doubt, a ladder match 857 00:42:00,018 --> 00:42:03,321 between the two masters of the ladder match. 858 00:42:03,388 --> 00:42:07,458 Brother versus brother for the Intercontinental title. 859 00:42:07,525 --> 00:42:12,063 [Ross] And this rivalry really escalated a month ago at Unforgiven. 860 00:42:12,497 --> 00:42:16,933 [Christian] The whole world discovered just who the superior brother was 861 00:42:17,000 --> 00:42:18,469 when I defeated Edge 862 00:42:18,536 --> 00:42:22,839 to become your new Intercontinental Champion. 863 00:42:23,007 --> 00:42:24,008 [Ross] Well, that damn Christian. 864 00:42:24,342 --> 00:42:25,676 That is nothing but pure jealousy. 865 00:42:25,743 --> 00:42:27,612 [Christian] I'm not jealous, I'm the Intercontinental Champion. 866 00:42:27,678 --> 00:42:29,247 [Ross] Christian's got an ego problem. 867 00:42:30,248 --> 00:42:33,618 [Edge] Christian, the police called. Mom's been in an accident. We got to go. 868 00:42:34,719 --> 00:42:36,087 Why didn't they call me first? 869 00:42:36,421 --> 00:42:38,288 -[O'Haire] Hey, what's up boys? You going somewhere? 870 00:42:38,556 --> 00:42:40,158 No, we aren't. Get out of the way. 871 00:42:40,458 --> 00:42:41,526 [indistinct chatter] 872 00:42:41,659 --> 00:42:43,761 [foreboding music playing] 873 00:42:47,365 --> 00:42:51,134 [Heyman] Ladies and gentlemen, there is a new member 874 00:42:51,202 --> 00:42:53,471 of The Alliance, 875 00:42:53,538 --> 00:42:55,406 Christian. 876 00:42:55,705 --> 00:42:57,341 [Christian] There was an accident, Edge… 877 00:42:58,276 --> 00:43:02,246 27 years ago when mom gave birth to you. 878 00:43:02,547 --> 00:43:05,683 [Ross] The jealous, pathetic Christian. 879 00:43:05,750 --> 00:43:07,317 This is revolting. 880 00:43:07,819 --> 00:43:10,455 [Edge] I'm thinking a lot. I no longer have to feel guilty 881 00:43:10,520 --> 00:43:12,490 when I beat the hell out of my brother. 882 00:43:12,557 --> 00:43:13,723 I no longer have a brother. 883 00:43:13,790 --> 00:43:16,327 Christian is going to have a little accident of his own. 884 00:43:16,461 --> 00:43:18,029 ♪ Never gonna stop ♪ 885 00:43:18,096 --> 00:43:20,231 [Heyman] The two men that are the masters of the ladder match, 886 00:43:20,298 --> 00:43:22,732 Edge and Christian, going against each other 887 00:43:23,100 --> 00:43:24,469 for the Intercontinental title. 888 00:43:24,535 --> 00:43:26,504 [Michael] Brother versus brother in a ladder match 889 00:43:26,571 --> 00:43:27,672 for the Intercontinental title. 890 00:43:27,805 --> 00:43:30,674 [Heyman] The Intercontinental title dangling over the ring, 891 00:43:30,741 --> 00:43:34,011 the only way to become the Intercontinental Champion 892 00:43:34,078 --> 00:43:37,048 is to climb the ladder and retrieve the title. 893 00:43:37,115 --> 00:43:39,717 [Ross] It'll be a ladder match at No Mercy 894 00:43:39,817 --> 00:43:42,752 for Christian's Intercontinental Championship. 895 00:43:43,453 --> 00:43:45,256 Brother versus brother. 896 00:43:47,825 --> 00:43:49,460 ♪ Christian! ♪ 897 00:43:49,961 --> 00:43:51,328 ♪ Christian! ♪ 898 00:43:51,962 --> 00:43:56,267 ♪ At last you're on your own! ♪ 899 00:43:58,636 --> 00:44:01,672 ["At Last" playing] 900 00:44:04,542 --> 00:44:08,246 [Ross] And here comes the reigning Intercontinental Champion… 901 00:44:10,580 --> 00:44:12,950 about to meet his very own brother. 902 00:44:20,324 --> 00:44:22,926 Not a rousing ovation as Christian has gotten here before. 903 00:44:22,993 --> 00:44:23,995 [bell ringing] 904 00:44:24,060 --> 00:44:26,330 [Howard] The following contest is the ladder match 905 00:44:26,397 --> 00:44:30,600 for the World Wrestling Entertainment Intercontinental Championship. 906 00:44:30,835 --> 00:44:33,971 In the ring representing The Alliance, 907 00:44:34,138 --> 00:44:38,176 the World Wrestling Entertainment Intercontinental Champion, 908 00:44:38,776 --> 00:44:40,044 Christian. 909 00:44:40,111 --> 00:44:44,348 [Heyman] What a huge coup for The Alliance of WCW and ECW 910 00:44:44,415 --> 00:44:46,083 when we got our hooks 911 00:44:46,284 --> 00:44:49,754 into the WWE Intercontinental Champion, 912 00:44:49,819 --> 00:44:51,154 Christian. 913 00:44:51,221 --> 00:44:53,024 [Ross] And there you see referee Mike Chioda 914 00:44:53,958 --> 00:44:57,995 putting the Intercontinental Championship belt and wrapping it around that apparatus 915 00:44:58,062 --> 00:45:00,531 that will be then suspended above the ring. 916 00:45:00,598 --> 00:45:03,267 The object of the match, no pinfalls, no submissions, 917 00:45:03,433 --> 00:45:05,469 no count-outs, no disqualifications. 918 00:45:05,536 --> 00:45:08,471 One object, to use the ladder, to climb the ladder, 919 00:45:08,638 --> 00:45:11,008 and retrieve the Intercontinental title. 920 00:45:11,075 --> 00:45:13,844 Whomever does that is the champion. 921 00:45:16,346 --> 00:45:17,714 [woman] You think you know me. 922 00:45:17,781 --> 00:45:20,718 ["Never Gonna Stop" playing] 923 00:45:26,624 --> 00:45:28,225 [Howard] The challenger, 924 00:45:28,292 --> 00:45:31,662 weighing 245 pounds, 925 00:45:32,363 --> 00:45:33,931 Edge. 926 00:45:34,865 --> 00:45:39,036 [Ross] I'll tell you what. If Edge can maintain his composure 927 00:45:39,136 --> 00:45:42,240 and not get so emotionally in this matchup, 928 00:45:42,707 --> 00:45:45,142 we could have a new Intercontinental Champion here tonight. 929 00:45:45,408 --> 00:45:46,844 But you just don't know. 930 00:45:46,911 --> 00:45:49,346 I've got a big feeling by the look of Edge's face. 931 00:45:49,614 --> 00:45:50,714 And here comes Christian. 932 00:45:50,781 --> 00:45:52,183 -Christian and Edge… -[bell ringing] 933 00:45:52,250 --> 00:45:54,085 …meeting each other on the rampway 934 00:45:54,151 --> 00:45:57,020 with the Intercontinental title on the line in this ladder match. 935 00:45:57,087 --> 00:45:59,089 [Heyman] But how could Edge keep his composure? 936 00:45:59,156 --> 00:46:01,625 I mean, Christian used their parents 937 00:46:01,826 --> 00:46:04,761 in a setup to beat Edge's head in. 938 00:46:04,895 --> 00:46:09,433 No way can Edge keep his composure in this match. 939 00:46:09,533 --> 00:46:11,368 [Ross] What a sick ruse that was. 940 00:46:12,103 --> 00:46:14,337 Created, perpetrated, and executed 941 00:46:14,538 --> 00:46:16,674 by Christian using a call said, 942 00:46:16,741 --> 00:46:19,442 Edge and Christian's own mother and father. 943 00:46:20,077 --> 00:46:22,846 [Heyman] Hold on. With an assist from The Alliance. 944 00:46:23,247 --> 00:46:25,249 [Ross] Yeah. I know The Alliance was involved, 945 00:46:25,316 --> 00:46:27,917 -but it was Christian's idea. -[Heyman] Of course it was. 946 00:46:28,152 --> 00:46:30,054 [Ross] And Edge now shoving Christian in the ring. 947 00:46:30,121 --> 00:46:33,057 Remember, there are no pinfalls, no submissions, 948 00:46:33,124 --> 00:46:34,625 no disqualifications, or count outs. 949 00:46:34,725 --> 00:46:36,926 Only one way to end this match 950 00:46:36,993 --> 00:46:40,698 and that is to utilize the ladder by climbing it and retrieving-- Oh, my. 951 00:46:40,765 --> 00:46:42,066 High back bodydrop. 952 00:46:42,133 --> 00:46:44,035 And retrieving the Intercontinental title, 953 00:46:44,100 --> 00:46:46,504 whoever does that is the Intercontinental Champion 954 00:46:46,569 --> 00:46:48,138 here tonight at No Mercy. 955 00:46:48,205 --> 00:46:52,810 [Heyman] Seven times, Edge and Christian have been the WWE Tag Team champions, 956 00:46:53,144 --> 00:46:54,145 and that's a fact. 957 00:46:54,211 --> 00:46:56,580 It's always Edge and Christian. Edge and Christian. 958 00:46:56,881 --> 00:46:59,150 Why was it never Christian and Edge? 959 00:46:59,250 --> 00:47:01,118 [Ross] Well, I don't know, but why do you care? 960 00:47:01,185 --> 00:47:02,620 [Heyman] Well, because I'm a friend of Christian's. 961 00:47:02,687 --> 00:47:04,422 He's a fellow member of The Alliance. 962 00:47:04,488 --> 00:47:08,558 I feel bad that Christian never got the credit he deserves. 963 00:47:08,625 --> 00:47:10,661 [Ross] So how long have you been friends with him? Since last Thursday? 964 00:47:11,462 --> 00:47:13,731 [Heyman] Since Wednesday when he agreed to join. 965 00:47:14,565 --> 00:47:17,435 [Ross] Edge-- Oh, got hung up there. 966 00:47:17,634 --> 00:47:20,738 And again, as Christian now for the first time 967 00:47:21,872 --> 00:47:24,607 bringing the ladder into the fray, if you will. 968 00:47:25,843 --> 00:47:29,814 And this ladder can be used as a weapon as we have seen on many occasions 969 00:47:29,879 --> 00:47:33,017 And, well, right there, certainly was a weapon, 970 00:47:33,084 --> 00:47:34,884 right back in the solar plexus of Christian. 971 00:47:34,984 --> 00:47:37,555 The infamous table, ladders, and chairs matches 972 00:47:37,621 --> 00:47:40,558 that these two men participated in as partners 973 00:47:40,691 --> 00:47:45,096 were certainly some of the most memorable confrontations I've ever witnessed. 974 00:47:45,196 --> 00:47:48,665 [Heyman] And now both Edge and Christian get to use that knowledge 975 00:47:48,966 --> 00:47:50,533 against each other. 976 00:47:50,801 --> 00:47:52,169 [Ross] Again, no disqualifications 977 00:47:52,236 --> 00:47:56,040 as Christian is Bieled over the security wall 978 00:47:56,140 --> 00:47:57,741 right up to the concrete floor. 979 00:47:58,241 --> 00:48:00,211 And Christian, his brother would like to get away. 980 00:48:01,645 --> 00:48:03,748 Comes back with a couple of right hands. 981 00:48:04,080 --> 00:48:06,616 I just don't think Christian has the guts 982 00:48:06,850 --> 00:48:11,187 and he certainly doesn't have the character his brother Edge has. Man! 983 00:48:11,622 --> 00:48:14,290 No, but Christian has the Intercontinental title 984 00:48:14,558 --> 00:48:17,228 which his brother, Edge, does not have. 985 00:48:17,528 --> 00:48:20,231 [Ross] Edge won the King of the Ring this year, 986 00:48:20,297 --> 00:48:21,899 certainly a great accomplishment. 987 00:48:21,966 --> 00:48:23,533 Also, won the Intercontinental title, 988 00:48:23,600 --> 00:48:25,703 lost it about a month ago at Unforgiven 989 00:48:26,237 --> 00:48:30,441 as his own little brother, Christian, using that low blow then 990 00:48:30,708 --> 00:48:33,310 to win the Intercontinental Championship. 991 00:48:33,377 --> 00:48:36,680 -[Heyman] That wasn't just a low blow. -[Ross] Well, it didn't hurt anything. 992 00:48:36,781 --> 00:48:39,884 -[Heyman] It was a low blow with a chair. -[Ross] There you go. 993 00:48:39,950 --> 00:48:41,419 Well, I stand corrected. 994 00:48:41,719 --> 00:48:45,022 Edge using the backdrop. Outside, back in. 995 00:48:45,089 --> 00:48:46,156 [fan] He's a traitor. 996 00:48:46,223 --> 00:48:49,393 And then Christian feeling the wrath, 997 00:48:49,493 --> 00:48:52,962 the physicality of his own brother and the ladder. 998 00:48:53,029 --> 00:48:55,799 This ladder can be used in so many unique ways, 999 00:48:55,866 --> 00:48:57,435 and everything is a gamble. 1000 00:48:57,500 --> 00:49:00,971 Anytime you utilize an inanimate object like a ladder 1001 00:49:01,205 --> 00:49:03,240 or a table or whatever it may be, 1002 00:49:03,307 --> 00:49:05,509 it is a dangerous environment. 1003 00:49:05,576 --> 00:49:08,345 Even more dangerous than these men put their selves through 1004 00:49:08,412 --> 00:49:09,712 on a normal matchup. 1005 00:49:09,913 --> 00:49:11,382 And the catapult. 1006 00:49:12,450 --> 00:49:16,086 And Christian face first into the Home Depot special. 1007 00:49:16,554 --> 00:49:18,721 [Heyman] Which man is the better athlete? 1008 00:49:18,823 --> 00:49:22,792 Which brother deserves to be the Intercontinental Champion? 1009 00:49:22,926 --> 00:49:26,062 And in my opinion, the answer is Christian. 1010 00:49:26,129 --> 00:49:29,966 And that takes nothing away from Edge, who's a great competitor. 1011 00:49:30,033 --> 00:49:32,937 He's just not as great as his brother, Christian. 1012 00:49:33,002 --> 00:49:35,506 [Ross] Edge placing that ladder, 1013 00:49:36,240 --> 00:49:38,642 well, you see on the steps and on the security wall. 1014 00:49:39,042 --> 00:49:43,314 And Edge, he's got his eyes raked by his own brother. 1015 00:49:43,513 --> 00:49:47,417 And Edge elevated and dropped right on that ladder. 1016 00:49:47,518 --> 00:49:50,386 You noticed the ladder didn't move, didn't give, 1017 00:49:50,453 --> 00:49:54,692 but Edge's body did. Those ribs-- Edge holding his ribs there. 1018 00:49:54,924 --> 00:49:57,127 [Heyman] Advantage now goes to Christian, 1019 00:49:57,194 --> 00:49:59,696 the reigning Intercontinental Champion. 1020 00:49:59,797 --> 00:50:00,998 [fan] Come on Edge! 1021 00:50:01,732 --> 00:50:04,868 [Ross] Edge hurting for certain, trying to work his way back up. 1022 00:50:05,269 --> 00:50:06,870 [crowd shouting indistinctly] 1023 00:50:07,837 --> 00:50:12,109 Christian with a handful of hair bringing Edge on that ladder, 1024 00:50:12,542 --> 00:50:15,479 and that is a dangerous bridge that he's teetering on. 1025 00:50:16,614 --> 00:50:18,848 Great camera shot there. 1026 00:50:20,183 --> 00:50:21,685 -Oh, man. -[Heyman] Oh. 1027 00:50:22,118 --> 00:50:25,955 [Ross] Christian, just straddling the rungs of that ladder. 1028 00:50:27,223 --> 00:50:29,225 And I can only imagine that bruising. 1029 00:50:29,393 --> 00:50:31,995 [Heyman] How can Edge treat his own brother that way? 1030 00:50:32,062 --> 00:50:33,797 Has he no shame? 1031 00:50:34,565 --> 00:50:35,699 [Ross] You've got to be kidding. 1032 00:50:36,567 --> 00:50:38,335 He's got some shame all right. 1033 00:50:39,002 --> 00:50:41,138 -Look at this. -[Heyman] I mean, look at this. 1034 00:50:41,205 --> 00:50:44,341 This ruined Edge's chances of ever becoming an uncle. 1035 00:50:44,441 --> 00:50:45,609 [Ross] Absolutely. 1036 00:50:46,009 --> 00:50:48,612 Well, that was a blessing in disguise if that could occur. 1037 00:50:49,812 --> 00:50:51,848 There'll be no Uncle Edge in his future, 1038 00:50:52,348 --> 00:50:54,317 as Christian thrown back on the inside. 1039 00:50:54,652 --> 00:50:58,388 Again, it would be a great opportunity for Edge to go for a pinfall, 1040 00:50:58,455 --> 00:51:01,825 but that is not the structure of the rules in a ladder match. 1041 00:51:02,125 --> 00:51:04,060 [Heyman] No pinfalls, no submissions, 1042 00:51:04,127 --> 00:51:06,696 no disqualifications, no count outs. 1043 00:51:06,763 --> 00:51:09,533 You climb the ladder, you retrieve the title, 1044 00:51:09,600 --> 00:51:12,736 and you leave the Intercontinental Champion. 1045 00:51:14,203 --> 00:51:15,873 [Ross] Edge-- Oh! 1046 00:51:16,607 --> 00:51:18,075 And did Christian make a-- 1047 00:51:18,642 --> 00:51:21,312 Pulling the old rabbit out of his hat there using that ladder, 1048 00:51:21,745 --> 00:51:25,249 the ladder right back in the face of Edge, 1049 00:51:25,683 --> 00:51:30,254 and Christian still feeling the effects of what occurred to him earlier. 1050 00:51:31,055 --> 00:51:33,357 [Heyman] Here you go. Edge may be bigger and stronger, 1051 00:51:33,424 --> 00:51:37,493 but Christian is the more resourceful of the two brothers. 1052 00:51:37,560 --> 00:51:39,830 [Ross] Certainly was on that particular opportunity. 1053 00:51:41,231 --> 00:51:42,665 And that could be a knockout blow. 1054 00:51:42,732 --> 00:51:45,736 Again, you want to incapacitate your opponent to the-- 1055 00:51:45,803 --> 00:51:48,272 to the extent that you're able to climb the ladder, 1056 00:51:48,906 --> 00:51:52,276 preferably unmolested, and get the Intercontinental title. 1057 00:51:52,375 --> 00:51:55,511 [Heyman] No doubt. No doubt. And now Christian has a chance. 1058 00:51:55,578 --> 00:51:58,214 Christian needs to get that ladder propped up 1059 00:51:58,281 --> 00:52:01,285 and go and retrieve the Intercontinental title, 1060 00:52:01,352 --> 00:52:04,154 which I might add belongs to Christian. 1061 00:52:05,455 --> 00:52:08,091 [Ross] Christian, the reigning Intercontinental Champion 1062 00:52:08,658 --> 00:52:11,895 strategically placing that ladder as close as he can, 1063 00:52:11,995 --> 00:52:14,897 directly underneath the Intercontinental title belt. 1064 00:52:16,133 --> 00:52:18,602 Christian climbs the ladder, gets the title belt, it's over. 1065 00:52:18,702 --> 00:52:20,104 And he will retain the gold. 1066 00:52:21,839 --> 00:52:23,774 But here comes brother, Edge, 1067 00:52:25,542 --> 00:52:29,046 upsetting the ladder, but getting taken down in the process. 1068 00:52:30,013 --> 00:52:31,949 [Heyman] But Christian landed on his feet. 1069 00:52:32,082 --> 00:52:34,917 Again, more resourceful is Christian. 1070 00:52:35,118 --> 00:52:37,421 And Christian nails Edge with a clothesline. 1071 00:52:39,455 --> 00:52:43,694 [Ross] That ladder, like a battering ram, right into the torso 1072 00:52:43,926 --> 00:52:46,596 of the challenger for the Intercontinental title. 1073 00:52:47,364 --> 00:52:50,000 You know, I think Christian, and maybe he hid it well, 1074 00:52:50,100 --> 00:52:52,236 was jealous of his brother all along. 1075 00:52:54,038 --> 00:52:55,739 [Heyman] I actually see it the other way around. 1076 00:52:55,806 --> 00:52:59,375 I think it's been Edge that has been jealous of Christian's talent 1077 00:52:59,442 --> 00:53:01,178 -for all these years. [crowd] Christian sucks!… 1078 00:53:01,310 --> 00:53:04,114 [Ross] Well, certainly Christian is a very talented competitor. 1079 00:53:04,181 --> 00:53:05,816 Now, he's looking for something else. 1080 00:53:05,883 --> 00:53:07,350 There's one ladder in the ring, 1081 00:53:07,417 --> 00:53:09,853 one ladder propped up against the ring 1082 00:53:10,754 --> 00:53:12,823 and now this steel chair. 1083 00:53:12,890 --> 00:53:15,993 We are seeing these two men, especially Christian, 1084 00:53:16,060 --> 00:53:18,562 effectively utilize the steel chair 1085 00:53:18,662 --> 00:53:22,299 because there's no disqualification. Anything goes here. 1086 00:53:22,766 --> 00:53:27,203 And, man, Edge is in a precarious spot, nowhere to go. 1087 00:53:28,638 --> 00:53:29,640 And-- 1088 00:53:30,707 --> 00:53:32,109 Oh my God! 1089 00:53:33,377 --> 00:53:37,080 Almost a snapmare takeover by Edge. 1090 00:53:37,147 --> 00:53:40,984 And Christian, spine first, right on that aluminum ladder. 1091 00:53:41,051 --> 00:53:45,254 [Heyman] Desperation move by Edge, but Edge has to capitalize 1092 00:53:45,321 --> 00:53:47,156 on the advantage now. 1093 00:53:47,825 --> 00:53:50,661 [Ross] And I'll tell you what. Somebody thinking these guys knew how to fall, 1094 00:53:50,861 --> 00:53:55,299 how you learn to fall with your spine on an aluminum ladder is beyond me. 1095 00:53:55,365 --> 00:53:58,301 And Edge has the opportunity here 1096 00:53:58,602 --> 00:54:02,172 with his brother wracked in pain to set the ladder up 1097 00:54:02,272 --> 00:54:04,641 and go upstairs to the Intercontinental title. 1098 00:54:04,707 --> 00:54:07,745 That apparently is not what Edge has on his mind. 1099 00:54:10,547 --> 00:54:11,982 Oh, man. 1100 00:54:12,415 --> 00:54:15,319 Christian on his brother's shoulders. And again, 1101 00:54:17,053 --> 00:54:21,125 shoved off in a very precarious way on that ladder. 1102 00:54:21,258 --> 00:54:22,960 Both men are down, and Christian, 1103 00:54:23,426 --> 00:54:26,696 after two high impact moves in the rope, Paul, on that ladder, 1104 00:54:27,196 --> 00:54:28,464 he may not recover. 1105 00:54:28,598 --> 00:54:29,933 [Heyman] Christian's in a bad way. 1106 00:54:30,100 --> 00:54:33,736 The beating that these two men have inflicted on each other 1107 00:54:33,971 --> 00:54:35,772 is definitely taking its toll. 1108 00:54:38,475 --> 00:54:41,678 Edge slowly crawling to the ladder. 1109 00:54:43,680 --> 00:54:44,681 With Christian, 1110 00:54:44,815 --> 00:54:47,116 you can see the-- feel those ill effects 1111 00:54:47,484 --> 00:54:49,319 of his encounters with this ladder. 1112 00:54:50,620 --> 00:54:53,257 And now Edge setting the ladder up for something else, 1113 00:54:53,723 --> 00:54:55,692 that only he knows what's up here. 1114 00:54:57,694 --> 00:55:00,029 -[Heyman] Edge is still hurting, though. -[Ross] Absolutely. 1115 00:55:00,096 --> 00:55:02,432 [Heyman] Edge needs to fight off the pain 1116 00:55:02,499 --> 00:55:04,134 and put away Christian. 1117 00:55:04,201 --> 00:55:06,569 -But here comes Christian. -[Ross] Oh! 1118 00:55:06,636 --> 00:55:08,071 Reversal of the whip… 1119 00:55:08,939 --> 00:55:10,841 in a very strategically… 1120 00:55:11,207 --> 00:55:12,709 [referee] What do you say, Edge? Huh? 1121 00:55:13,009 --> 00:55:15,011 [Ross] …right on time move. I mean-- 1122 00:55:15,412 --> 00:55:17,647 You've couldn't have asked for a better counter for Christian 1123 00:55:17,781 --> 00:55:19,516 and the bottom just dropped out. 1124 00:55:19,750 --> 00:55:21,350 Here's another look of this reversal. 1125 00:55:22,618 --> 00:55:24,388 [Heyman] Here you go. Christian with great presence of mind, 1126 00:55:24,453 --> 00:55:25,888 realizing… Wham! 1127 00:55:25,955 --> 00:55:27,891 That he was gonna be whipped into the ladder. 1128 00:55:27,957 --> 00:55:31,662 And Christian giving his brother a dose of his own medicine. 1129 00:55:32,428 --> 00:55:34,298 [Ross] I'll tell you what, you test the abs and the-- 1130 00:55:34,798 --> 00:55:38,268 and the strength of that abdominal wall there 1131 00:55:38,569 --> 00:55:41,738 going the-- gut first in that ladder. 1132 00:55:42,573 --> 00:55:46,542 You've got a feeling who's gonna win out there as Edge now down, 1133 00:55:46,609 --> 00:55:50,279 and Christian seemingly has an advantage, but both men are hurting. 1134 00:55:50,346 --> 00:55:53,283 There's just no doubt and no other way around it. 1135 00:55:55,719 --> 00:55:59,022 [Heyman] This battle for the Intercontinental Championship. 1136 00:55:59,089 --> 00:56:03,794 Now, Christian needs to put away Edge, get the ladder, and go for the title. 1137 00:56:03,861 --> 00:56:05,928 [Ross] Uh-oh. Oh, my. Look out here. 1138 00:56:05,995 --> 00:56:08,464 And Edge… 1139 00:56:10,299 --> 00:56:12,469 driven face first right into the ladder, 1140 00:56:12,769 --> 00:56:14,404 tried to get his hands up and who wouldn't, 1141 00:56:15,305 --> 00:56:18,140 but it was too little too late on that exchange 1142 00:56:18,442 --> 00:56:22,212 as Christian seemingly widens the offensive advantage here 1143 00:56:22,511 --> 00:56:24,681 with some innovative work with the ladder. 1144 00:56:28,285 --> 00:56:31,154 Mike Chioda simply here to ring the bell 1145 00:56:31,254 --> 00:56:34,558 once the Intercontinental title has been taken down 1146 00:56:34,658 --> 00:56:37,194 from where it is hanging, high above the ring. 1147 00:56:38,161 --> 00:56:40,029 [Heyman] Christian needs to fight back the pain, 1148 00:56:40,096 --> 00:56:43,133 retrieve the ladder, climb it, get the title, 1149 00:56:43,200 --> 00:56:45,535 and get the hell out of St. Louis now. 1150 00:56:46,603 --> 00:56:48,705 [Ross] And with one ladder in the ring, 1151 00:56:49,940 --> 00:56:51,174 [fan] Grab the ladder! 1152 00:56:51,274 --> 00:56:55,645 Christian bringing another ladder into the-- into the mix here. 1153 00:56:56,413 --> 00:57:01,051 [Heyman] The master of the one-man Con-Chair-To has a ladder, props it up, 1154 00:57:01,118 --> 00:57:05,656 and now, now, the newest member of The Alliance, Christian, 1155 00:57:05,721 --> 00:57:08,959 gets ready to ascend towards his own title. 1156 00:57:09,091 --> 00:57:10,426 [Ross] You don't wanna create an environment 1157 00:57:10,493 --> 00:57:12,261 where it's a horse race up the ladder. 1158 00:57:12,529 --> 00:57:16,066 Obviously, the game plan, you incapacitate and then you climb. 1159 00:57:16,767 --> 00:57:18,702 And right now, Christian having a hell of a time. 1160 00:57:19,002 --> 00:57:21,038 He's using the ladder to pull himself up. 1161 00:57:21,904 --> 00:57:24,174 But Christian looking to go up top. 1162 00:57:25,341 --> 00:57:27,644 Edge, on the other hand, setting up his ladder 1163 00:57:28,078 --> 00:57:29,078 or the other ladder… 1164 00:57:30,647 --> 00:57:31,781 as it were. 1165 00:57:33,149 --> 00:57:35,118 Christian with a little bit of an advantage here 1166 00:57:35,953 --> 00:57:38,221 reaching for the Intercontinental Championship 1167 00:57:38,321 --> 00:57:40,123 and a right hand by Edge. 1168 00:57:40,924 --> 00:57:44,060 -And-- Oh my God! -[crowd roaring] 1169 00:57:44,161 --> 00:57:48,231 [Ross] Both men putting their bodies on the line. 1170 00:57:48,464 --> 00:57:52,569 The air driven out of both guys, the lower back of Edge 1171 00:57:52,836 --> 00:57:55,571 riveted with pain, but look at the damage done 1172 00:57:56,138 --> 00:57:58,075 on the high impact move to the champion. 1173 00:57:58,140 --> 00:58:01,444 [Heyman] Look at what these men are willing to put their bodies through 1174 00:58:01,511 --> 00:58:05,781 in pursuit of the Intercontinental Championship. 1175 00:58:05,848 --> 00:58:09,618 [Ross] When you land on your posterior, compressing that spine, 1176 00:58:09,685 --> 00:58:12,022 and that's a guy delivering the move. 1177 00:58:12,489 --> 00:58:14,357 Man, what a unique camera angle 1178 00:58:15,225 --> 00:58:17,627 looking straight down at the-- at the impact there, 1179 00:58:17,694 --> 00:58:21,330 and now it's hard to say who has a real advantage. 1180 00:58:21,464 --> 00:58:24,835 It would seem it would be the Edge, but I'm not so sure. 1181 00:58:24,901 --> 00:58:27,404 His back was apparently cramping up on him. 1182 00:58:27,671 --> 00:58:29,573 [crowd cheering and yelling] 1183 00:58:29,638 --> 00:58:31,408 You've got to have that lower body strength 1184 00:58:31,475 --> 00:58:34,077 and the strength of your legs to climb that ladder. 1185 00:58:34,144 --> 00:58:37,346 The fans getting behind Edge. The fans are wanting Edge 1186 00:58:37,481 --> 00:58:40,116 to win this Intercontinental title bout it would seem. 1187 00:58:41,451 --> 00:58:44,687 [Heyman] Well, that's only because the fans are biased towards him. 1188 00:58:45,622 --> 00:58:48,258 [Ross] And a shot to the kidneys and that lower back. 1189 00:58:48,892 --> 00:58:52,129 Not a bad move by Christian, 1190 00:58:52,194 --> 00:58:55,132 and now Christian looking to return the favor. 1191 00:58:55,232 --> 00:58:56,433 [crowd roaring] 1192 00:58:57,067 --> 00:58:59,202 Gosh almighty, that's in high impact. 1193 00:59:01,805 --> 00:59:03,607 [Heyman] Both men are down again. 1194 00:59:03,906 --> 00:59:05,408 Two ladders propped up, 1195 00:59:05,475 --> 00:59:08,578 the Intercontinental title dangling over the ring. 1196 00:59:08,645 --> 00:59:10,614 Edge and Christian battling it out. 1197 00:59:10,747 --> 00:59:14,317 Christian driving Edge right down into the canvas. 1198 00:59:14,417 --> 00:59:16,620 [Ross] And I've seen car wrecks that are more genteel 1199 00:59:17,087 --> 00:59:18,622 than that impact. 1200 00:59:18,855 --> 00:59:21,058 And the referee talking to both men. 1201 00:59:21,390 --> 00:59:24,594 Here's another unique camera angle, that shot from high above. 1202 00:59:24,828 --> 00:59:27,431 -[Heyman] Oh, man. Wham. -[Ross] All the way down. 1203 00:59:27,998 --> 00:59:31,468 Yeah, that's a hell of a trip, Paul. That landing is just-- it's bad. 1204 00:59:32,035 --> 00:59:33,437 It's an abrupt landing. 1205 00:59:35,337 --> 00:59:38,274 And a-- you know, I started to say Christian, 1206 00:59:38,975 --> 00:59:40,810 he's thinking, and he always is, 1207 00:59:41,044 --> 00:59:42,546 "I'd get rid of one of those ladders." 1208 00:59:43,379 --> 00:59:45,482 Commandeer one ladder, get rid of the other one. 1209 00:59:46,515 --> 00:59:49,653 And now Christian again looking under the ring. 1210 00:59:50,854 --> 00:59:53,423 He's got yet another steel chair. 1211 00:59:54,790 --> 00:59:56,526 What else is Christian looking for? 1212 00:59:57,027 --> 00:59:58,627 [Heyman] Two steel chairs. 1213 00:59:58,861 --> 01:00:02,432 [Ross] Well, we have seen Christian utilize steel chairs 1214 01:00:02,499 --> 01:00:05,969 about as effectively as anybody in recent memory. 1215 01:00:06,036 --> 01:00:09,606 [Heyman] The master of the one-man Con-Chair-To, Christian, 1216 01:00:09,673 --> 01:00:14,176 the Intercontinental Champion, the newest member of The Alliance, 1217 01:00:14,411 --> 01:00:17,614 comes back into the ring with two chairs. 1218 01:00:17,747 --> 01:00:20,750 [Ross] I'm not so sure that Christian even needs to add 1219 01:00:20,884 --> 01:00:22,719 the injury to injury here 1220 01:00:22,953 --> 01:00:25,187 and then insult his brother by retaining the title. 1221 01:00:25,788 --> 01:00:27,991 I'm not so sure Edge is gonna be able to get up. 1222 01:00:28,158 --> 01:00:30,460 And look at this. A defenseless Edge, 1223 01:00:30,694 --> 01:00:33,997 his face lying right on that steel chair. 1224 01:00:34,631 --> 01:00:35,899 -And, oh! -[crowd cheering] 1225 01:00:36,098 --> 01:00:38,935 [Ross] Edge rolled on his back, shoved the chair into his brother's face, 1226 01:00:39,803 --> 01:00:41,738 and that was out of desperation. 1227 01:00:44,774 --> 01:00:46,375 [Heyman] Now where is Edge going? 1228 01:00:47,877 --> 01:00:49,546 [Ross] Edge got something on his mind 1229 01:00:49,613 --> 01:00:53,582 because he is bringing yet a third ladder into the ring. 1230 01:00:54,951 --> 01:00:56,185 [Heyman] Now what's this about? 1231 01:00:56,252 --> 01:00:57,754 [Ross] All we need are tables and we got 1232 01:00:57,888 --> 01:01:01,158 tables, ladders, and chairs in this contest. 1233 01:01:01,223 --> 01:01:04,594 Certainly, ladders and ladders and chairs and chairs. 1234 01:01:07,163 --> 01:01:09,533 I have no idea what Edge is thinking. 1235 01:01:09,665 --> 01:01:12,368 He has definitely got something on his mind. 1236 01:01:12,702 --> 01:01:14,504 There you see that third ladder. 1237 01:01:16,306 --> 01:01:18,908 [Heyman] It's propped up between two chairs. 1238 01:01:20,109 --> 01:01:23,613 [Ross] And Christian face first on that ladder, 1239 01:01:23,980 --> 01:01:27,384 turned on his back, hammered in the face with right hands 1240 01:01:27,450 --> 01:01:30,220 by the challenger for the Intercontinental Championship. 1241 01:01:30,287 --> 01:01:31,620 [crowd cheering] 1242 01:01:31,687 --> 01:01:34,924 [Ross] Oh, no. Oh, no. What in the… 1243 01:01:35,024 --> 01:01:36,359 [crowd cheering] 1244 01:01:36,426 --> 01:01:39,162 [Ross] What in the name of brotherhood-- 1245 01:01:39,261 --> 01:01:41,464 Is Edge going up top? 1246 01:01:41,531 --> 01:01:44,234 -[Heyman] Oh, no! -[Ross] On top with a splash! 1247 01:01:44,301 --> 01:01:46,203 Edge just splashed his brother… 1248 01:01:47,270 --> 01:01:49,004 right across the ladder. 1249 01:01:50,140 --> 01:01:54,877 It may have hurt Edge almost as much as it hurt the Intercontinental Champion. 1250 01:01:57,314 --> 01:02:01,250 [Heyman] Now one man needs to fight back the pain, 1251 01:02:01,618 --> 01:02:05,955 needs to climb a ladder, and retrieve the damn title. 1252 01:02:06,022 --> 01:02:09,426 [Ross] This crowd oohing and aahing and then murmuring under their breath 1253 01:02:09,526 --> 01:02:11,094 talking about, "Can you believe that?" 1254 01:02:11,627 --> 01:02:12,828 This is one of those matches, 1255 01:02:12,895 --> 01:02:15,198 kind of like we talked about the car accident 1256 01:02:15,332 --> 01:02:18,535 you can hardly not take your eyes off of as you're going by. 1257 01:02:19,636 --> 01:02:22,471 Lot of rubbernecking here as the fans wondering 1258 01:02:22,538 --> 01:02:24,607 what these two guys are gonna do next 1259 01:02:24,707 --> 01:02:28,278 utilizing now three ladders with two chairs in the ring as well. 1260 01:02:29,980 --> 01:02:32,115 [Heyman] Two chairs, two brothers, three ladders, 1261 01:02:32,182 --> 01:02:35,417 and one title dangling over the ring. 1262 01:02:35,551 --> 01:02:38,922 The Intercontinental Championship at stake. 1263 01:02:39,022 --> 01:02:41,057 -Edge going up the ladder. -[crowd cheering] 1264 01:02:41,156 --> 01:02:44,894 [Ross] Edge climbing the ladder, wants to defeat his brother 1265 01:02:44,961 --> 01:02:47,497 and regain the Intercontinental title in the process. 1266 01:02:48,498 --> 01:02:50,200 Edge dangerously close, 1267 01:02:50,500 --> 01:02:53,903 but Christian more dangerous using that ladder. 1268 01:02:54,437 --> 01:02:58,341 Again, right in the ribs to knock his brother Edge off the ladder. 1269 01:02:59,009 --> 01:03:03,480 And again, the Intercontinental title at least for the moment is still safe. 1270 01:03:03,613 --> 01:03:05,315 [Heyman] This is Christian's chance. 1271 01:03:05,381 --> 01:03:09,219 Right now, Christian needs to take advantage of the situation 1272 01:03:09,285 --> 01:03:10,953 and retrieve the title. 1273 01:03:12,455 --> 01:03:14,924 Enough of the sibling rivalry. 1274 01:03:15,225 --> 01:03:17,527 Get your title and get out of here. 1275 01:03:18,094 --> 01:03:20,663 [crowd chattering and shouting] 1276 01:03:20,730 --> 01:03:23,066 -[Ross] Christian… -[Heyman] Come on, you got to admit, 1277 01:03:23,133 --> 01:03:24,401 my advice is brilliant. 1278 01:03:24,500 --> 01:03:27,037 [Ross] Not bad advice. I'd get it over with as quick as I could. 1279 01:03:27,270 --> 01:03:29,471 Boy, this misery and blues that these two men are… 1280 01:03:30,573 --> 01:03:32,542 are, uh… are affecting on each other. 1281 01:03:33,343 --> 01:03:35,178 You gotta wonder. Something's gotta give here. 1282 01:03:35,245 --> 01:03:37,379 Anatomically, something's got to give. 1283 01:03:37,814 --> 01:03:40,417 -[Heyman] Christian's going up. -[Ross] And so is Edge. 1284 01:03:40,750 --> 01:03:42,085 [crowd roaring] 1285 01:03:42,185 --> 01:03:43,653 [Ross] Edge on the top rope! 1286 01:03:44,354 --> 01:03:47,490 Christian within a foot of his title, and a Spear! 1287 01:03:47,557 --> 01:03:50,627 Top rope, to the ladder, body on body, 1288 01:03:50,694 --> 01:03:53,629 and the champion and the challenger both down! 1289 01:03:54,364 --> 01:03:56,066 [crowd roaring] 1290 01:03:56,366 --> 01:03:59,769 [Ross] And a look of-- I don't know if it's fright or pain, 1291 01:03:59,969 --> 01:04:01,770 amazement, bewilderment, 1292 01:04:01,937 --> 01:04:04,941 whatever you wanna call it on the Intercontinental Champion's face. 1293 01:04:05,341 --> 01:04:06,810 And again, the title 1294 01:04:07,810 --> 01:04:12,048 so passively hanging there with so much going on underneath it. 1295 01:04:13,950 --> 01:04:17,553 [Heyman] Look at Christian reaching for the title inches away. 1296 01:04:17,620 --> 01:04:21,091 Wham! His brother, Edge, out of nowhere 1297 01:04:21,156 --> 01:04:23,792 with a Spear off the top rope. 1298 01:04:25,361 --> 01:04:27,529 [Ross] Both men trying to fight their way up to the knees. 1299 01:04:27,596 --> 01:04:30,933 That's a major accomplishment at this part of the contest. 1300 01:04:31,968 --> 01:04:35,605 Both men having a very difficult time even standing, 1301 01:04:35,772 --> 01:04:38,375 much less thinking about climbing the ladder. 1302 01:04:38,508 --> 01:04:41,444 [Heyman] Can you imagine what this is doing to Edge and Christian's parents 1303 01:04:41,578 --> 01:04:45,080 watching their two sons beat each other half to death this way? 1304 01:04:45,248 --> 01:04:47,049 [Ross] That's a very unfortunate situation 1305 01:04:47,183 --> 01:04:49,719 that was perpetrated by a jealous Christian. 1306 01:04:49,785 --> 01:04:51,553 [Heyman] Hey, you're right. It's all Edge's fault. I'm-- 1307 01:04:51,620 --> 01:04:53,455 -[Ross] I didn't say that. -[Heyman] Yes. I heard you say it. 1308 01:04:53,556 --> 01:04:57,060 [Ross] Both men now, climbing up one ladder. 1309 01:04:58,194 --> 01:05:02,098 And both on the same ladder are the challenger and the champion, 1310 01:05:04,334 --> 01:05:05,667 exchanging their right hands. 1311 01:05:05,734 --> 01:05:07,470 Something has got to give here and… 1312 01:05:07,803 --> 01:05:09,372 -[crowd cheering] -[Ross] Oh, look out! 1313 01:05:09,873 --> 01:05:12,808 -Both men! The ladder fell! -[crowd cheering] 1314 01:05:12,942 --> 01:05:15,645 [Ross] Edge and Christian both from the top of the ladder 1315 01:05:15,712 --> 01:05:18,114 over the top rope to the floor. 1316 01:05:18,615 --> 01:05:21,750 -[fan 1] Come on, Edge! Come on! -[fan 2] Come on! 1317 01:05:21,917 --> 01:05:25,120 [Ross] And the participants in this ladder match 1318 01:05:25,187 --> 01:05:28,424 for the Intercontinental title, both are down, 1319 01:05:28,491 --> 01:05:31,361 but remember, neither can be counted out. 1320 01:05:32,127 --> 01:05:34,998 And I would assume the only other way you could end a ladder match 1321 01:05:35,231 --> 01:05:38,134 is if that both men were unable to continue. 1322 01:05:39,067 --> 01:05:41,638 [Heyman] Well, then who would be the Intercontinental Champion? 1323 01:05:42,238 --> 01:05:45,575 [Ross] I would assume that it would be the man that came in with the title. 1324 01:05:46,276 --> 01:05:49,111 [Heyman] Oh, I'd have to get some smelling salts to wake up Christian 1325 01:05:49,178 --> 01:05:50,379 and help him up there. 1326 01:05:52,080 --> 01:05:54,951 [Ross] I've never seen-- Well, that is a moot point 1327 01:05:55,285 --> 01:05:58,288 because Christian pulling and fighting his way 1328 01:05:58,388 --> 01:06:00,089 back into the ring. 1329 01:06:01,024 --> 01:06:03,526 [Heyman] And now, now, it's Christian's time. 1330 01:06:03,725 --> 01:06:08,231 [Ross] Now is the opportunity that perhaps Christian has looked for in this match 1331 01:06:08,330 --> 01:06:12,035 if he fully is aware of it. You don't know what's going on in his mind 1332 01:06:12,100 --> 01:06:14,736 if he's even thinking clearly or straightly. 1333 01:06:14,971 --> 01:06:17,540 [crowd chattering and shouting] 1334 01:06:17,640 --> 01:06:19,408 [Ross] Edge on the floor on the outside. 1335 01:06:19,475 --> 01:06:23,111 This is the golden moment that Christian should have been waiting for. 1336 01:06:23,178 --> 01:06:26,249 [Heyman] Here it is. Grandma Edna's gonna be so proud. 1337 01:06:26,316 --> 01:06:30,787 Christian on his way climbing that stairway to heaven 1338 01:06:30,854 --> 01:06:33,189 to grab the Intercontinental title 1339 01:06:33,256 --> 01:06:35,225 and keep it in The Alliance. 1340 01:06:36,158 --> 01:06:37,926 I'm so proud of Christian. 1341 01:06:37,993 --> 01:06:41,431 [Ross] And Christian is-- he is-- you could tell now the effects 1342 01:06:41,497 --> 01:06:45,000 of this match from head to toe on both of these men. 1343 01:06:46,134 --> 01:06:49,038 And Christian trying to climb up using his arms 1344 01:06:49,272 --> 01:06:52,442 almost as much as his legs to climb this ladder. 1345 01:06:53,442 --> 01:06:55,444 [Heyman] Christian fighting back the pain. 1346 01:06:55,511 --> 01:06:57,814 He's a hurt puppy and he's-- Oh, no. 1347 01:06:57,913 --> 01:06:59,649 [Ross] Edge back in the ring. 1348 01:06:59,781 --> 01:07:02,218 Oh no! Edge with a low blow! 1349 01:07:02,819 --> 01:07:05,788 Edge with a low blow. Shades of Unforgiven. 1350 01:07:05,855 --> 01:07:07,156 [crowd cheering] 1351 01:07:07,323 --> 01:07:09,058 [Ross] Edge is using the chair 1352 01:07:09,725 --> 01:07:11,861 just as Christian did at Unforgiven. 1353 01:07:12,395 --> 01:07:13,962 [crowd chattering and shouting] 1354 01:07:14,931 --> 01:07:19,502 Edge now maneuvering those chairs, or at least the one chair. 1355 01:07:19,569 --> 01:07:21,136 He has another chair in his hand. 1356 01:07:22,404 --> 01:07:23,806 I have no idea. 1357 01:07:24,107 --> 01:07:28,011 I know the one thing that Christian has had two severe blows 1358 01:07:28,144 --> 01:07:32,314 below the belt in this matchup, and that second one maybe has cost him 1359 01:07:32,415 --> 01:07:34,984 the Intercontinental title or maybe not. 1360 01:07:35,051 --> 01:07:38,453 And man, what a danger-- look at-- look at Christian. 1361 01:07:38,888 --> 01:07:40,656 [Heyman] Oh, no. What-- J.R.… 1362 01:07:41,057 --> 01:07:43,393 -[Ross] Christian hanging. -[Heyman] You don't think… 1363 01:07:43,560 --> 01:07:46,696 [Ross] He has balanced on the top of that ladder. Oh, wait a minute. 1364 01:07:46,796 --> 01:07:47,997 [Heyman] There's no way that-- 1365 01:07:49,165 --> 01:07:50,399 No, no! 1366 01:07:50,667 --> 01:07:52,535 Not a one-man Con-Chair-To! 1367 01:07:52,968 --> 01:07:55,203 -No! -[crowd cheering] 1368 01:07:55,270 --> 01:07:58,540 [Ross] Oh my God! The Con-Chair-To! 1369 01:07:58,908 --> 01:08:02,444 Steel on steel, a skull sandwich! 1370 01:08:02,511 --> 01:08:06,214 And Christian falling limply from the top of the ladder! 1371 01:08:06,281 --> 01:08:08,817 -Edge is there! And Edge has done it! -[bell ringing] 1372 01:08:08,884 --> 01:08:11,321 [Ross] Edge is the Intercontinental Champion! 1373 01:08:11,453 --> 01:08:14,591 [Howard] The winner of this bout, and new 1374 01:08:14,656 --> 01:08:19,228 World Wrestling Entertainment Intercontinental Champion, Edge. 1375 01:08:19,295 --> 01:08:22,865 [Ross] A tremendous ovation from this sold-out crowd! 1376 01:08:23,733 --> 01:08:26,368 And these guys went through hardware hell! 1377 01:08:26,868 --> 01:08:29,371 But it's Edge retaining and-- 1378 01:08:29,438 --> 01:08:31,541 or regaining, I should say, 1379 01:08:31,608 --> 01:08:34,544 the Intercontinental Championship! 1380 01:08:34,611 --> 01:08:36,478 ♪ Never gonna stop ♪ 1381 01:08:36,545 --> 01:08:38,147 ♪ Never gonna stop me ♪ 1382 01:08:38,214 --> 01:08:41,483 [Ross] Man, that was a piece of work! Let me tell you! 1383 01:08:42,085 --> 01:08:44,187 ♪ Scream if you want it ♪ 1384 01:08:44,287 --> 01:08:48,157 A slobberknocker in the ladder aisle at the hardware store. 1385 01:08:50,893 --> 01:08:55,031 And I don't know if this is gonna heal any of those family wounds, Paul, 1386 01:08:55,130 --> 01:08:59,568 but let me you that Edge has got to be happy 1387 01:08:59,635 --> 01:09:01,871 that he's once again the Intercontinental Champion. 1388 01:09:02,037 --> 01:09:04,374 [Heyman] Oh, man. That one-man Con-Chair-To 1389 01:09:04,439 --> 01:09:08,544 on top of the ladders, and that put Christian away. 1390 01:09:08,611 --> 01:09:11,947 Look at the length that Edge had to go to, 1391 01:09:12,081 --> 01:09:15,417 look at the depth that Edge has to sink to. 1392 01:09:15,484 --> 01:09:18,621 to become the Intercontinental Champion again. 1393 01:09:20,456 --> 01:09:22,591 [Ross] Man, this was a hell of a match. 1394 01:09:22,658 --> 01:09:25,394 These two guys are gonna be sore for weeks. 1395 01:09:26,028 --> 01:09:29,732 ["Click Click Boom" playing] 1396 01:09:29,799 --> 01:09:32,135 [Heyman] My hometown of New York City. 1397 01:09:32,602 --> 01:09:35,404 [Ross] Scarsdale. And there you see Spike Dudley. 1398 01:09:36,072 --> 01:09:39,675 Certainly, Spike-- Well, Spike drowning his troubles here. 1399 01:09:40,143 --> 01:09:44,179 And Spike certainly had a very precarious situation just weeks ago. 1400 01:09:44,279 --> 01:09:47,215 [Heyman] Look at this. Bubba Ray and D-Von top rope, wham! 1401 01:09:47,282 --> 01:09:49,519 Catapulting their own little brother, 1402 01:09:49,652 --> 01:09:52,388 150-pound Spike, over the top rope 1403 01:09:52,455 --> 01:09:56,224 and driving Spike right through the table 1404 01:09:56,325 --> 01:09:59,062 two weeks ago on SmackDown. 1405 01:09:59,996 --> 01:10:02,799 [Ross] Well, I'll tell you what, Spike. I hope you could hear us tonight. 1406 01:10:02,865 --> 01:10:04,901 I just got to know after what happened there, 1407 01:10:04,967 --> 01:10:06,969 you're sitting there at the bar at the WWE New York. 1408 01:10:07,036 --> 01:10:09,938 -How are you feeling? -[crowd chanting] 1409 01:10:10,005 --> 01:10:12,175 [Ross] Question, how are you feeling, Spike? 1410 01:10:12,241 --> 01:10:14,242 I feel like 100 bucks. 1411 01:10:14,309 --> 01:10:16,379 You know, I just came down to WWE New York 1412 01:10:16,446 --> 01:10:19,315 to enjoy the show and to watch Tajiri and Big Show 1413 01:10:19,382 --> 01:10:21,517 lay a beating down on Bubba and D-Von. 1414 01:10:21,851 --> 01:10:23,452 [Heyman] Oh, hold on, hold on, Spike. 1415 01:10:23,720 --> 01:10:26,923 It's only been a couple of weeks ago since you went through that table, 1416 01:10:26,989 --> 01:10:31,626 but it's almost been a month since you got dumped by Molly. 1417 01:10:31,693 --> 01:10:34,197 -[crowd cheering] -Hi, Spike. 1418 01:10:34,263 --> 01:10:35,431 [Heyman] I'm talking to you. 1419 01:10:35,498 --> 01:10:36,599 [bar patrons chattering] 1420 01:10:36,699 --> 01:10:37,733 [Heyman] Hello? 1421 01:10:38,501 --> 01:10:41,938 I'm sorry, Paul. Did you ask me something? Molly who? 1422 01:10:42,004 --> 01:10:43,572 [Ross] Yeah, that's it. Molly who. 1423 01:10:43,639 --> 01:10:45,007 I think Spike's doing quite well for himself. 1424 01:10:45,074 --> 01:10:46,541 You're a Sagittarius, aren't you? 1425 01:10:47,309 --> 01:10:48,978 [Heyman] I was asking him a question. 1426 01:10:52,048 --> 01:10:54,951 ["We're Coming Down" playing] 1427 01:10:55,017 --> 01:10:56,385 [Ross] And speaking of Dudleys. 1428 01:10:56,885 --> 01:10:58,154 [bell ringing] 1429 01:10:58,221 --> 01:11:01,523 [Howard] The following tag team contest scheduled for one fall 1430 01:11:01,590 --> 01:11:05,193 is for the World Wrestling Entertainment Tag Team Championship. 1431 01:11:05,894 --> 01:11:10,666 Representing The Alliance, at a combined weight of 556 pounds, 1432 01:11:11,099 --> 01:11:13,836 the World Wrestling Entertainment Tag Team champions, 1433 01:11:14,237 --> 01:11:17,907 D-Von, Bubba Ray, the Dudley Boyz. 1434 01:11:17,974 --> 01:11:19,742 [Ross] The Dudleys are evil, they're nasty, 1435 01:11:19,809 --> 01:11:22,779 but they are the best tag team in the WWE 1436 01:11:22,945 --> 01:11:26,282 and the best tag team in The Alliance according to… 1437 01:11:26,816 --> 01:11:29,117 [Heyman] They're the best tag team in the world, J.R. 1438 01:11:29,184 --> 01:11:31,721 Multi-time ECW tag team champions, 1439 01:11:31,853 --> 01:11:34,991 multi-time WWE tag team champions. 1440 01:11:35,057 --> 01:11:37,492 The masters of the woods. 1441 01:11:39,695 --> 01:11:41,898 ♪ Well ♪ 1442 01:11:41,998 --> 01:11:44,700 ♪ Well, it's the Big Show ♪ 1443 01:11:46,068 --> 01:11:50,173 ♪ Yes, it's a big bad show tonight ♪ 1444 01:11:53,009 --> 01:11:55,478 ♪ Yeah, it's the Big Show ♪ 1445 01:11:55,545 --> 01:11:59,682 [Howard] The challengers at a combined weight of 706 pounds, 1446 01:12:00,349 --> 01:12:03,219 Tajiri and the Big Show. 1447 01:12:03,286 --> 01:12:05,221 [Ross] And the Dudleys saying, "Come get it." 1448 01:12:05,288 --> 01:12:08,858 And I don't think the Big Show, seven-two, 500 pounds, 1449 01:12:08,925 --> 01:12:11,494 needs a heck of a lot of motivation 1450 01:12:11,561 --> 01:12:15,130 for what the Dudleys have done to their little brother, Spike. 1451 01:12:15,197 --> 01:12:18,267 ♪ But I promise you'll know ♪ 1452 01:12:18,334 --> 01:12:20,570 ♪ The Big Show ♪ 1453 01:12:20,635 --> 01:12:22,271 -[Ross] That was good. -[Heyman] Thank you. 1454 01:12:23,172 --> 01:12:26,576 [Ross] Tajiri, Torrie Wilson's boyfriend… 1455 01:12:27,910 --> 01:12:30,780 had to sit there and watch Torrie get driven 1456 01:12:30,947 --> 01:12:33,715 through the table a couple of weeks ago. 1457 01:12:33,782 --> 01:12:37,186 She has gained some major retribution earlier tonight against 1458 01:12:37,253 --> 01:12:40,056 -fellow Alliance member, Stacy Keibler. -[bell ringing] 1459 01:12:40,690 --> 01:12:43,659 [Ross] And it will be somewhat surprising here 1460 01:12:43,726 --> 01:12:46,562 that Tajiri is starting out for the challengers 1461 01:12:46,629 --> 01:12:50,566 against the 325-pound Bubba Ray Dudley. 1462 01:12:50,633 --> 01:12:52,635 And as D-Von does a distraction, 1463 01:12:52,735 --> 01:12:54,670 you know, Tajiri has got to wrestle with his head 1464 01:12:54,737 --> 01:12:56,105 and not his heart here. 1465 01:12:56,304 --> 01:12:58,307 [Heyman] Well, I think it's a distinct disadvantage 1466 01:12:58,374 --> 01:12:59,642 for the Dudleys here 1467 01:12:59,709 --> 01:13:04,013 because the Duchess of Dudleyville, the mastermind herself, Stacy, 1468 01:13:04,080 --> 01:13:06,249 is not in the Dudleys' corner right now. 1469 01:13:06,315 --> 01:13:09,085 [Ross] Are you saying the Dudleys are too stupid to think for themselves? 1470 01:13:09,285 --> 01:13:12,054 [Heyman] No, sir. I never said that. Don't put words in my mouth. 1471 01:13:12,588 --> 01:13:14,257 [Ross] Bubba Ray going downstairs on Tajiri. 1472 01:13:14,322 --> 01:13:15,925 [Heyman] How do you come up with stuff like this? 1473 01:13:15,992 --> 01:13:19,394 [Ross] You gotta think that the game plan here would be rather obvious. 1474 01:13:19,661 --> 01:13:21,364 Don't let The Big Show get the tag. 1475 01:13:21,530 --> 01:13:24,467 Keep Tajiri in this match from start to finish. 1476 01:13:24,532 --> 01:13:26,602 If you're the Dudleys, you tag in and out. 1477 01:13:26,669 --> 01:13:29,538 Use their Tag Team skills that they have an abundance of, 1478 01:13:29,605 --> 01:13:30,973 and you eliminate Tajiri. 1479 01:13:31,040 --> 01:13:32,808 [Heyman] Hey, but don't sell Tajiri short. 1480 01:13:32,875 --> 01:13:37,346 The Japanese Buzzsaw comes at you with those kicks from all directions. 1481 01:13:37,513 --> 01:13:41,017 [Ross] I got a lot of respect for Tajiri, but he's not seven-two, 500 pounds. 1482 01:13:41,584 --> 01:13:44,587 And what a shot that was. Nice move by Tajiri. 1483 01:13:45,221 --> 01:13:49,625 And Tajiri now looking for three and got a near fall. 1484 01:13:50,593 --> 01:13:53,094 Tajiri front facelocking D-Von Dudley. 1485 01:13:53,161 --> 01:13:54,496 [crowd cheering] 1486 01:13:54,563 --> 01:13:57,767 And I don't think he has to get approval from this crowd to make the tag. 1487 01:13:57,833 --> 01:13:59,068 Just go do it. 1488 01:13:59,135 --> 01:14:02,737 The Big Show getting right over the top rope very easily. 1489 01:14:02,905 --> 01:14:05,541 -How big is he? -[Heyman] Jeez. Look at this. 1490 01:14:05,608 --> 01:14:08,744 Why doesn't he pick a fight with someone his own size? 1491 01:14:08,844 --> 01:14:11,614 [Ross] As we have mentioned, there ain't nobody his own size. 1492 01:14:11,681 --> 01:14:14,317 If you find one, I'd like to see him. 1493 01:14:14,450 --> 01:14:16,519 Look at Big Show using that Heyman. 1494 01:14:16,619 --> 01:14:18,254 -I mean his backside… -[Heyman] Hey! 1495 01:14:18,321 --> 01:14:20,656 -[Ross]…effectively on D-Von Dudley. -[crowd cheering] 1496 01:14:21,724 --> 01:14:23,626 [Heyman] That's a whole lot of ass coming at you. 1497 01:14:24,293 --> 01:14:27,730 [Ross] That's a bunch of cheeks galore from a 500-pound man. 1498 01:14:28,464 --> 01:14:30,132 And a little thumb to the eye. 1499 01:14:30,566 --> 01:14:32,034 Certainly gonna slow down the Big Show. 1500 01:14:32,134 --> 01:14:35,972 Look at D-Von and Bubba Ray quick to capitalize in the double team. 1501 01:14:36,105 --> 01:14:39,909 It didn't work on that exchange. The double team, the clothesline. 1502 01:14:40,543 --> 01:14:45,214 And look at how easy the Big Show gets up, the 325-pound, Bubba Ray, 1503 01:14:45,281 --> 01:14:47,049 even easier for D-Von. 1504 01:14:47,683 --> 01:14:50,353 [Heyman] Now that's scares me when one-- Oh, no. 1505 01:14:50,419 --> 01:14:51,687 Tajiri on the move! 1506 01:14:51,754 --> 01:14:54,156 -[Ross] And Tajiri… -[crowd cheering] 1507 01:14:54,255 --> 01:14:56,092 [Ross] That cannonball over the top! 1508 01:14:56,925 --> 01:14:58,827 And did Tajiri take a chance. 1509 01:15:00,463 --> 01:15:04,567 Both the Dudleys go down as a result of that high-risk maneuver 1510 01:15:04,633 --> 01:15:07,036 by The Japanese Buzzsaw, the young man, 1511 01:15:07,236 --> 01:15:10,306 very intelligent by the way, has a degree in economics. 1512 01:15:11,741 --> 01:15:13,943 [Heyman] Yeah. But is that in the dollar or the yen? 1513 01:15:14,010 --> 01:15:15,911 [Ross] Well, I think it might be yen-oriented. 1514 01:15:16,045 --> 01:15:19,749 Sidewalk slam. Leg is hooked. Could be all-- And D-Von… 1515 01:15:20,081 --> 01:15:22,785 It looked like D-Von's right shoulder a little bit uncovered. 1516 01:15:22,852 --> 01:15:25,755 He got that off the canvas just inches and stopped the count. 1517 01:15:25,821 --> 01:15:28,924 And there's the tag. And a hard kick right to the ribs. 1518 01:15:28,991 --> 01:15:31,626 And if you think those kicks won't break your ribs, folks, 1519 01:15:31,693 --> 01:15:33,062 you got to think again. 1520 01:15:33,129 --> 01:15:37,032 [Heyman] It hurts so bad when the point of Tajiri's boot 1521 01:15:37,099 --> 01:15:38,968 comes right into your body. 1522 01:15:39,501 --> 01:15:41,504 [Ross] WWE Tag Team titles on the line. 1523 01:15:41,637 --> 01:15:43,672 Full nelson into the Bubba Bomb. 1524 01:15:44,106 --> 01:15:47,410 The Dudleys, five-time WWE Tag Team champions. 1525 01:15:47,476 --> 01:15:48,544 [Big Show] Get up, Tajiri. 1526 01:15:48,611 --> 01:15:50,446 -[Ross] And they didn't beat-- -Look at him now! 1527 01:15:50,612 --> 01:15:54,050 [Ross] They didn't beat a bad team, The Undertaker and Kane 1528 01:15:54,282 --> 01:15:58,420 on September the 17th to become the WWE Tag Team champions. 1529 01:15:58,754 --> 01:16:02,892 [Heyman] And the Dudleys have defended those titles on behalf of The Alliance 1530 01:16:02,992 --> 01:16:04,660 with nothing but honor… 1531 01:16:05,894 --> 01:16:07,830 -[Ross] There's a tag. -[Heyman] …and dignity. 1532 01:16:08,030 --> 01:16:09,665 [Ross] Well, let's don't get too carried away here. 1533 01:16:10,232 --> 01:16:11,934 I will let the honor slide by. 1534 01:16:12,001 --> 01:16:15,036 But get in the dignity area of the Dudleys that's kind of an oxymoron. 1535 01:16:15,103 --> 01:16:19,241 And look at D-Von, all right hands on the isolated Tajiri 1536 01:16:19,308 --> 01:16:21,277 right in the middle of Dudleyville. 1537 01:16:21,443 --> 01:16:23,879 Right next to the town square in the Dudley corner. 1538 01:16:23,946 --> 01:16:28,150 [Heyman] And here comes the nightmare of Dudleyville, Bubba Ray Dudley. 1539 01:16:28,217 --> 01:16:31,019 And a double team by the Dudley Boyz. 1540 01:16:31,187 --> 01:16:33,722 [Ross] Flapjack. Shades of The Midnight Express there 1541 01:16:33,789 --> 01:16:36,192 by the Dudleys taking down Tajiri face first. 1542 01:16:36,258 --> 01:16:39,228 And Tajiri's face just bounced off that canvas. 1543 01:16:39,295 --> 01:16:42,565 [Heyman] But The Midnight Express were never as vicious, never as brutal, 1544 01:16:42,630 --> 01:16:45,468 never as aggressive, never as heartless, 1545 01:16:45,668 --> 01:16:47,837 never as merciless as the Dudley Boyz. 1546 01:16:47,902 --> 01:16:50,873 [Ross] And the cover. And never a three count on that… 1547 01:16:52,108 --> 01:16:54,643 situation by D-Von Dudley. 1548 01:16:54,742 --> 01:16:58,214 And suddenly, Tajiri is fighting with everything he has. 1549 01:16:58,313 --> 01:17:01,083 Maybe a little undersized in this environment 1550 01:17:01,150 --> 01:17:05,187 with these participants, but Tajiri, he knows no limits 1551 01:17:05,321 --> 01:17:07,857 as far as his competitive spirit is concerned. 1552 01:17:08,324 --> 01:17:09,558 Snapmare take over. 1553 01:17:09,625 --> 01:17:12,094 [Heyman] Quick tags in and out by Bubba Ray and D-Von. 1554 01:17:12,161 --> 01:17:15,697 D-Von now cutting off the ring, keeping Tajiri at bay, 1555 01:17:15,764 --> 01:17:20,269 not allowing the tag to the seven-two, 500-pound Big Show. 1556 01:17:21,070 --> 01:17:24,039 [Ross] Certainly a wise strategy. There you see the Big Show looking on. 1557 01:17:24,507 --> 01:17:27,476 And the Dudleys have allowed one tag by Tajiri. 1558 01:17:27,643 --> 01:17:30,045 I'm sure they would like to prevent any more. 1559 01:17:30,379 --> 01:17:33,249 You just don't need that powerhouse, that 500-pound man 1560 01:17:33,315 --> 01:17:36,050 who really can… The most elementary maneuvers 1561 01:17:36,285 --> 01:17:39,288 become extraordinary when you're that big and that powerful 1562 01:17:39,388 --> 01:17:40,723 as the Big Show is. 1563 01:17:40,789 --> 01:17:42,892 [Heyman] Do you think the Dudleys are stupid enough 1564 01:17:42,958 --> 01:17:44,626 to want to fight The Big Show? 1565 01:17:44,693 --> 01:17:46,128 [Ross] Well, I would hope not. 1566 01:17:46,996 --> 01:17:48,797 I don't think they are. 1567 01:17:48,864 --> 01:17:51,534 Even though they've got a lot of moxie, do the Dudleys. 1568 01:17:52,501 --> 01:17:53,635 And Tajiri! 1569 01:17:54,103 --> 01:17:58,040 And Tajiri saw that one coming, got the kick up out of desperation. 1570 01:17:58,607 --> 01:18:01,110 At least caused some seper-- caused some separation. 1571 01:18:01,177 --> 01:18:03,279 And the Big Show would love a tag. 1572 01:18:03,344 --> 01:18:06,882 [Heyman] That's just what we need, a restless giant looking to tag in. 1573 01:18:07,950 --> 01:18:10,952 Big Show tapping his hands, looking forward to the tag 1574 01:18:11,019 --> 01:18:13,489 like he would an all-you-can-eat buffet. 1575 01:18:13,688 --> 01:18:16,392 And there is a tag. And the big man looking to come 1576 01:18:16,458 --> 01:18:18,059 over the top-- Wait a minute. 1577 01:18:18,827 --> 01:18:20,196 There was a tag there. 1578 01:18:20,862 --> 01:18:22,231 [Heyman] The masters of the distraction, 1579 01:18:22,364 --> 01:18:23,799 -the Dudley Boyz. -[Ross] Wait a minute! 1580 01:18:23,933 --> 01:18:25,201 -[Heyman] Hey, J.R. -[Ross] Wait a minute! 1581 01:18:25,267 --> 01:18:29,138 -[Heyman] Watch out! -[Ross] Big Show made the tag obviously. 1582 01:18:29,205 --> 01:18:30,839 The referee didn't see it! 1583 01:18:31,706 --> 01:18:33,608 I guess you can't allow what you don't see, 1584 01:18:33,675 --> 01:18:36,978 but, man, that was horrific break 1585 01:18:37,980 --> 01:18:38,981 for the challengers 1586 01:18:39,048 --> 01:18:41,684 for the Dudleys' WWE Tag Team title. 1587 01:18:41,750 --> 01:18:44,920 [Heyman] And even without the guidance of the brilliant Stacy Keibler-- 1588 01:18:44,987 --> 01:18:47,556 -look at this. -[Ross] And look at Tajiri. 1589 01:18:47,656 --> 01:18:48,724 [crowd gasping] 1590 01:18:48,824 --> 01:18:53,228 [Ross] Tajiri somehow got into position to deliver the DDT. 1591 01:18:54,563 --> 01:18:55,764 And maybe there is… 1592 01:18:56,665 --> 01:19:00,436 life back to the double team of Tajiri and The Big Show. 1593 01:19:00,568 --> 01:19:01,804 [Big Show] Come on, tag! 1594 01:19:02,304 --> 01:19:04,974 [Heyman] And does the Big Show want to tag in or what? 1595 01:19:05,040 --> 01:19:07,576 The Dudleys need to prevent that tag. 1596 01:19:08,443 --> 01:19:11,981 [Ross] Tajiri crawling with everything he can muster to make the tag. 1597 01:19:12,114 --> 01:19:15,017 D-Von got the tag and so did Big Show. 1598 01:19:15,117 --> 01:19:16,986 And the referee, he saw it, he called it. 1599 01:19:17,119 --> 01:19:20,356 And here we go. This is not what the Dudleys wanted. 1600 01:19:20,422 --> 01:19:23,692 [Heyman] It's not what I wanted either! This is bad news for the Dudley Boyz! 1601 01:19:23,759 --> 01:19:26,462 [Ross] The size 22, triple E 1602 01:19:27,228 --> 01:19:29,798 right to the face of D-Von a couple of times. 1603 01:19:29,965 --> 01:19:32,867 -[shouting] -[crowd cheering] 1604 01:19:32,934 --> 01:19:36,338 [Ross] Big Show with that adrenaline rush 1605 01:19:36,472 --> 01:19:38,440 and a chop block by D-Von. 1606 01:19:39,041 --> 01:19:40,809 And, uh-oh, Tajiri made a tag. 1607 01:19:41,110 --> 01:19:42,745 Tajiri made a blind tag. 1608 01:19:43,712 --> 01:19:44,813 And I'm-- 1609 01:19:44,947 --> 01:19:48,684 You got to wonder if that's going to be a fruitful tag for Tajiri. 1610 01:19:48,751 --> 01:19:51,887 But all due respect, the Big Show is hurt there. 1611 01:19:51,987 --> 01:19:55,991 And look at Tajiri with those explosive educated feet. 1612 01:19:58,527 --> 01:19:59,894 Tajiri getting reversed. 1613 01:20:00,896 --> 01:20:02,464 -And… -[Heyman] Tarantula! 1614 01:20:02,531 --> 01:20:03,799 [crowd roaring] 1615 01:20:04,199 --> 01:20:05,634 [Ross] Impressive move. 1616 01:20:06,001 --> 01:20:10,072 Tajiri can't win the tag team title utilizing the tarantula. 1617 01:20:10,706 --> 01:20:12,508 [Heyman] Well, because the man is in the rope, 1618 01:20:12,574 --> 01:20:14,677 -you can get counted out that way. -[Ross] Bingo. 1619 01:20:15,477 --> 01:20:19,415 And Tajiri, we saw his girlfriend, Torrie Wilson, use that move earlier. 1620 01:20:20,683 --> 01:20:22,818 Handspring off the-- off the ropes. 1621 01:20:24,320 --> 01:20:29,224 The Dudleys, D-Von, and Bubba Ray, the tag team champions of the WWE. 1622 01:20:29,291 --> 01:20:31,760 -And-- Oh. [Heyman] Mist! The mist missed! 1623 01:20:31,994 --> 01:20:34,830 [Ross] Tajiri looking for the mist for Bubba Ray, 1624 01:20:34,897 --> 01:20:37,099 caught the referee in the eyes inadvertently! 1625 01:20:37,800 --> 01:20:39,668 And the Big Show back in! 1626 01:20:40,869 --> 01:20:43,706 -The referee… -[Heyman] By the throat, by the throat! 1627 01:20:43,772 --> 01:20:46,342 [Ross] Good grief! Man, that is some power. 1628 01:20:46,442 --> 01:20:49,111 The Big Show, the Chokeslam, the cover. 1629 01:20:49,277 --> 01:20:51,513 One, two, three, four. 1630 01:20:51,947 --> 01:20:56,018 But the referee trying to get his vision back. 1631 01:20:57,052 --> 01:20:59,487 [Heyman] It's Rhyno! It's Rhyno! 1632 01:20:59,588 --> 01:21:01,590 [Ross] What the hell is this? 1633 01:21:01,824 --> 01:21:05,027 -Oh! -[Heyman] Gore! Gore! Gore! 1634 01:21:05,094 --> 01:21:07,196 [Ross] Rhyno goring the Big Show! 1635 01:21:08,197 --> 01:21:10,465 And obviously, the referee didn't see that… 1636 01:21:11,900 --> 01:21:13,702 because of the mist in his eyes. 1637 01:21:13,835 --> 01:21:17,473 The Big Show taken out of picture at least for a moment. 1638 01:21:19,441 --> 01:21:21,175 Tajiri avoiding the contact. 1639 01:21:21,410 --> 01:21:24,313 Oh, and the enzuigiri, and down goes D-Von Dudley. 1640 01:21:25,214 --> 01:21:28,684 Man, what an upset this would be with the Big Show-- Oh, man. 1641 01:21:28,751 --> 01:21:31,120 Right to the temple. The knock out shot. 1642 01:21:31,186 --> 01:21:33,554 It's going to be over. Here we go. 1643 01:21:33,621 --> 01:21:36,258 It's going to be… And, no, it's not. 1644 01:21:37,025 --> 01:21:40,396 [Heyman] How close… how close could that be 1645 01:21:40,462 --> 01:21:42,030 for the Dudley Boyz? 1646 01:21:42,431 --> 01:21:44,767 [Ross] And Bubba Ray finally back up. 1647 01:21:46,735 --> 01:21:48,202 Tajiri landing on his feet… 1648 01:21:48,536 --> 01:21:50,339 -[Bubba Ray] Son of a… -[Ross] like an oriental cat. 1649 01:21:50,406 --> 01:21:51,540 -[crowd] 3D! 1650 01:21:51,607 --> 01:21:53,142 -[Heyman] 3D! -[Ross] Boom! 1651 01:21:54,376 --> 01:21:58,179 -The 3D by the Dudleys! -[Heyman] One… two… it's over! 1652 01:21:58,313 --> 01:21:59,715 [bell ringing] 1653 01:21:59,782 --> 01:22:01,817 ["We're Coming Down" playing] 1654 01:22:01,884 --> 01:22:03,184 [Howard] The winners of this bout 1655 01:22:03,251 --> 01:22:07,656 and still World Wrestling Entertainment Tag Team champions, 1656 01:22:07,723 --> 01:22:09,625 -the Dudley Boyz! -[Heyman] You did it! 1657 01:22:10,592 --> 01:22:12,193 [Ross] Well, I'll tell you one thing, 1658 01:22:12,260 --> 01:22:14,429 Rhyno took the Big Show out of the picture. 1659 01:22:14,496 --> 01:22:16,063 For The Alliance! For The Alliance! 1660 01:22:16,665 --> 01:22:18,567 [Heyman] They did it for The Alliance, J.R. 1661 01:22:18,634 --> 01:22:20,803 -[Ross] I figured as much. -[Heyman] They're so generous. 1662 01:22:20,869 --> 01:22:22,237 [Ross] And their paycheck. 1663 01:22:22,371 --> 01:22:24,873 Well, the Rhyno of The Alliance 1664 01:22:25,206 --> 01:22:28,477 certainly proving to be a difference maker here. 1665 01:22:29,344 --> 01:22:31,146 The odd man, Rhyno, 1666 01:22:32,748 --> 01:22:35,784 able to get the Gore in on the Big Show, 1667 01:22:36,218 --> 01:22:38,187 and the Dudleys then able to isolate 1668 01:22:38,320 --> 01:22:39,755 -Tajiri… -Thou… shall not mess… 1669 01:22:39,855 --> 01:22:41,557 [Ross] …and execute the 3D. 1670 01:22:42,324 --> 01:22:43,525 …with the Dudleys. 1671 01:22:45,294 --> 01:22:46,728 [Ross] The Dudleys on this occasion 1672 01:22:47,329 --> 01:22:50,199 using the help of a third Alliance member 1673 01:22:50,866 --> 01:22:54,436 to retain the WWE Tag Team Championship. 1674 01:22:54,969 --> 01:22:57,806 [Heyman] Well, here you see it. Rhyno, the referee's down. 1675 01:22:57,873 --> 01:22:59,340 Look at this. Gore! 1676 01:22:59,641 --> 01:23:04,045 And Rhyno Gores the Big Show right out of the ring! 1677 01:23:05,080 --> 01:23:08,684 [Ross] It shows the effectiveness of the Gore taking down the 500-pounder. 1678 01:23:08,750 --> 01:23:11,420 The Dudleys retain their gold. 1679 01:23:13,589 --> 01:23:14,889 Bloody good job, Rhyno. 1680 01:23:14,956 --> 01:23:17,159 That's that kind of initiative we need more of in The Alliance. 1681 01:23:17,259 --> 01:23:18,360 -You know why I did that? -Why? 1682 01:23:18,594 --> 01:23:22,063 Because I'm tired of people looking and treating The Alliance 1683 01:23:22,264 --> 01:23:23,632 like it's some kind of a joke. 1684 01:23:24,066 --> 01:23:26,535 I'm going to change the way people look at The Alliance, 1685 01:23:26,934 --> 01:23:30,405 even if I have to do it single-handedly. 1686 01:23:30,472 --> 01:23:32,773 Bloody good. Bravo. 1687 01:23:34,643 --> 01:23:38,280 [narrator] Some call these men the greatest entertainers on earth. 1688 01:23:38,947 --> 01:23:43,452 Flying without wings, defying physical limitations. 1689 01:23:43,552 --> 01:23:46,255 But the risks these men take are great. 1690 01:23:46,355 --> 01:23:49,758 Bodies have been battered, necks broken, 1691 01:23:50,058 --> 01:23:52,094 careers ended in an instant. 1692 01:23:52,628 --> 01:23:56,197 Yes, this is entertainment, but the hazards are real. 1693 01:23:56,431 --> 01:23:59,233 No matter who you are, whatever you do, 1694 01:23:59,334 --> 01:24:02,170 please don't try this at home. 1695 01:24:05,206 --> 01:24:07,242 Way to go, baby. That's what I'm talking about! 1696 01:24:07,309 --> 01:24:08,530 I told you I could beat Kane, baby. 1697 01:24:08,608 --> 01:24:10,178 -Give me some, baby! -Just like you're gonna beat Taker. 1698 01:24:10,245 --> 01:24:11,643 -That's what I'm going to do tonight. -Yeah. 1699 01:24:11,719 --> 01:24:12,947 -What's going down? -It's all about respect. 1700 01:24:13,014 --> 01:24:14,449 Rhyno, bam, taking out the Big Show. 1701 01:24:14,516 --> 01:24:16,151 -Bam! -That's what it's all about, impact. 1702 01:24:16,251 --> 01:24:18,452 It's all about getting respect. And Booker T, check it out. 1703 01:24:18,519 --> 01:24:19,855 Test took care of Kane. 1704 01:24:19,922 --> 01:24:21,790 -Yeah. -Oh, yeah. And now all you have to do… 1705 01:24:22,523 --> 01:24:24,192 all you got to do is take out the Taker. Then… 1706 01:24:24,326 --> 01:24:28,163 the entire Alliance will have R-E-S-P-E-C-T for Booker T. 1707 01:24:28,263 --> 01:24:29,565 -For you, baby. -For you, man, 1708 01:24:29,630 --> 01:24:32,867 because Undertaker has never been the five-time, count, 1709 01:24:33,168 --> 01:24:36,371 five-time, one, two, three, four, five-time WCW champ. 1710 01:24:36,471 --> 01:24:38,674 -Five times. -And The Undertaker definitely 1711 01:24:38,941 --> 01:24:41,843 does not have a move that electrifies millions. 1712 01:24:42,577 --> 01:24:44,913 -The Spinaroonie. The Spinaroonie. -The Spinaroonie. Yeah! 1713 01:24:44,980 --> 01:24:46,848 You know, tonight… 1714 01:24:47,449 --> 01:24:51,085 The Undertaker will be one dead sucker walking. 1715 01:24:51,186 --> 01:24:53,021 -Now, can you dig that? -I can dig it. 1716 01:24:53,088 --> 01:24:54,690 -Yes! -Yeah! 1717 01:24:54,822 --> 01:24:56,291 Give me some! 1718 01:24:57,125 --> 01:24:58,960 [Heyman] Hey, The Alliance wants to send out 1719 01:24:59,061 --> 01:25:01,830 big our props to our boys, Saliva, 1720 01:25:01,897 --> 01:25:06,034 with their song, "Click Click Boom" off of Every Six Seconds, 1721 01:25:06,101 --> 01:25:07,768 the theme of No Mercy. 1722 01:25:07,969 --> 01:25:11,473 Saliva. That's what keeps ending up on my arm every time you talk, J.R., 1723 01:25:11,540 --> 01:25:13,108 every six seconds. 1724 01:25:14,376 --> 01:25:16,678 That's a joke. You're supposed to laugh. 1725 01:25:16,911 --> 01:25:18,813 ♪ Can you dig it, sucka? ♪ 1726 01:25:18,880 --> 01:25:21,883 -[Heyman] Can you dig that, sucka? -[Ross] I think there was a disconnect. 1727 01:25:22,416 --> 01:25:23,418 I didn't get it. 1728 01:25:23,552 --> 01:25:25,454 ["Can You Dig It?" playing] 1729 01:25:25,721 --> 01:25:28,456 And this guy may get it. Or then again… 1730 01:25:30,826 --> 01:25:35,731 ♪ Can you dig it, sucka? ♪ 1731 01:25:44,639 --> 01:25:45,874 [bell ringing] 1732 01:25:45,974 --> 01:25:48,610 [Howard] Our contest is scheduled for one fall. 1733 01:25:49,044 --> 01:25:51,913 Approaching the ring, representing The Alliance, 1734 01:25:51,980 --> 01:25:54,449 weighing 251 pounds, 1735 01:25:54,750 --> 01:25:57,119 Booker T. 1736 01:25:59,154 --> 01:26:01,456 [Ross] Well, Booker T, a native of Houston 1737 01:26:01,723 --> 01:26:03,392 will meet another Houstonian 1738 01:26:04,126 --> 01:26:07,029 in what could be one of those Texas slobberknockers here. 1739 01:26:07,596 --> 01:26:11,433 Test beat Kane earlier thanks to some shady officiating. 1740 01:26:14,803 --> 01:26:17,272 ♪ Keep rollin', Rollin', rollin', rollin' ♪ 1741 01:26:17,371 --> 01:26:19,541 ♪ Keep rollin', rollin' Rollin', rollin' ♪ 1742 01:26:19,808 --> 01:26:22,210 ♪ Keep rollin', rollin' Rollin', rollin' ♪ 1743 01:26:22,510 --> 01:26:24,545 ♪ Keep rollin', rollin Rollin', rollin' ♪ 1744 01:26:24,846 --> 01:26:27,949 [crowd cheering] 1745 01:26:29,851 --> 01:26:32,621 [Howard] Weighing 305 pounds, 1746 01:26:33,121 --> 01:26:35,791 The Undertaker. 1747 01:26:35,956 --> 01:26:37,425 [crowd cheering] 1748 01:26:37,526 --> 01:26:39,393 [Ross] Ten years of destruction. 1749 01:26:39,661 --> 01:26:43,965 A decade of destruction if you will for old Booger Red. 1750 01:26:45,267 --> 01:26:47,335 A big man from Texas is here to fight. 1751 01:26:47,669 --> 01:26:51,873 Advertised at 305, I think he's closer to 295 1752 01:26:51,940 --> 01:26:53,709 if you're keeping score at home. 1753 01:26:53,775 --> 01:26:56,378 What that means in the big picture, he's quicker, 1754 01:26:56,445 --> 01:26:59,313 he has more resiliency, more flexibility. 1755 01:26:59,380 --> 01:27:03,050 I think that may prove a big problem for Booker T. 1756 01:27:03,117 --> 01:27:05,387 [Heyman] Yeah. But The Undertaker's stepping into the ring 1757 01:27:05,454 --> 01:27:09,224 with the five-time former W-- Here we go, Booker T on the offensive! 1758 01:27:09,324 --> 01:27:11,460 [Ross] Booker T made this challenge to The Undertaker. 1759 01:27:11,626 --> 01:27:14,663 And Booker T now, would love to end this one early. 1760 01:27:15,297 --> 01:27:17,365 Booker T showing that aggressive streak. 1761 01:27:17,699 --> 01:27:20,736 I have been very impressed, even more so 1762 01:27:20,802 --> 01:27:22,838 as day by day has gone by 1763 01:27:22,904 --> 01:27:25,840 since Booker T first debuted on our airwaves. 1764 01:27:25,941 --> 01:27:30,245 [Heyman] How many people do you know have ever called out The Undertaker? 1765 01:27:30,746 --> 01:27:34,416 [Ross] Other than his brother, not very many. A short list. 1766 01:27:34,483 --> 01:27:37,251 [Heyman] Right. You know why? Because Booker T is fearless, 1767 01:27:37,318 --> 01:27:40,088 because Booker T brings the fight to you. 1768 01:27:40,455 --> 01:27:42,657 [Ross] The month of October, always a significant month 1769 01:27:42,724 --> 01:27:44,492 for both these individuals. 1770 01:27:44,559 --> 01:27:48,029 Booker T began his third reign as WCW champion 1771 01:27:48,163 --> 01:27:49,697 in October of last year 1772 01:27:49,865 --> 01:27:51,933 in an event in San Francisco. 1773 01:27:52,000 --> 01:27:54,736 And it was five years ago, October 20th, 1774 01:27:54,803 --> 01:27:58,106 when The Undertaker won the first Buried Alive match 1775 01:27:59,508 --> 01:28:01,443 on WWE pay-per-view. 1776 01:28:02,643 --> 01:28:05,147 And Booker T may feel like he's buried alive 1777 01:28:05,213 --> 01:28:08,650 if old Booger Red gets his, uh, his prop-- his feet under him 1778 01:28:08,717 --> 01:28:10,285 and gets on track here. 1779 01:28:10,652 --> 01:28:14,656 [Heyman] What a match this is in the WWE versus Alliance rivalry. 1780 01:28:15,322 --> 01:28:19,361 Booker T, a five-time former WCW champion 1781 01:28:19,594 --> 01:28:22,030 against the legend of the WWE, 1782 01:28:22,164 --> 01:28:25,066 The Phenom himself, The Undertaker. 1783 01:28:25,133 --> 01:28:27,335 [Ross] The match officially underway now 1784 01:28:28,570 --> 01:28:30,639 with referee Tim White signaling for the bell. 1785 01:28:30,705 --> 01:28:35,043 We're underway in an official way. Pinfalls count now. 1786 01:28:35,110 --> 01:28:37,879 Like right here. But the face of Booker T… 1787 01:28:39,548 --> 01:28:41,049 Kicking out with what he's got left. 1788 01:28:42,250 --> 01:28:44,052 For The Alliance's sake, he better have a lot left 1789 01:28:44,119 --> 01:28:46,655 because I got a feeling this one is far from over. 1790 01:28:47,556 --> 01:28:51,693 This match much like the Test-Kane match. If you're looking for hurricanranas, 1791 01:28:51,759 --> 01:28:53,862 you're not going to find them in this match, I don't think. 1792 01:28:54,563 --> 01:28:57,766 The forearm, the lateral press, and a near-fall. 1793 01:28:58,567 --> 01:29:01,803 [Heyman] But Booker T keeps the pressure on The Undertaker. 1794 01:29:02,003 --> 01:29:06,541 Booker T is not going to give The Undertaker a moment of rest. 1795 01:29:06,942 --> 01:29:09,878 [Ross] Booker T a five-time WCW champion 1796 01:29:10,312 --> 01:29:12,414 as Paul Heyman alluded to earlier. 1797 01:29:12,880 --> 01:29:14,916 Certainly puts him in some very elite company 1798 01:29:14,983 --> 01:29:19,187 with some of the great WCW champions over the course of time 1799 01:29:19,821 --> 01:29:21,790 and quite frankly some not so great. 1800 01:29:22,090 --> 01:29:24,759 That's for another conversation as Booker T goes downstairs 1801 01:29:24,860 --> 01:29:26,460 isolating The Undertaker. 1802 01:29:27,062 --> 01:29:30,432 You know, I'll tell you what, for Booker T to be really effective here, 1803 01:29:30,632 --> 01:29:34,335 somehow along the way, you just got to destroy that vertical base 1804 01:29:34,402 --> 01:29:37,272 of the-- of The American Badass. 1805 01:29:38,173 --> 01:29:40,442 [Heyman] I mean, you know, Undertaker's 6'10. 1806 01:29:40,508 --> 01:29:43,044 He's over 300 pounds. 1807 01:29:43,111 --> 01:29:47,782 He is a towering, towering, impressive physical figure. 1808 01:29:47,916 --> 01:29:50,451 But Booker T is a fighter. 1809 01:29:50,518 --> 01:29:53,355 Booker T brings the fight to you. 1810 01:29:53,521 --> 01:29:55,624 And I think, in my opinion, 1811 01:29:55,891 --> 01:29:58,793 The Undertaker has an uphill battle 1812 01:29:58,860 --> 01:30:00,629 against Booker T tonight. 1813 01:30:00,695 --> 01:30:02,697 [Ross] Undertaker now focusing on that arm, 1814 01:30:03,031 --> 01:30:04,633 wringing that bicep and tricep, 1815 01:30:04,699 --> 01:30:07,602 trying to charley horse the arm up, to knot it up 1816 01:30:08,036 --> 01:30:11,306 and certainly weaken the arm. Booker T is a right-handed competitor. 1817 01:30:11,406 --> 01:30:13,474 Therefore one would assume his left arm 1818 01:30:13,608 --> 01:30:17,012 is not as strong as the right, perhaps more vulnerable. 1819 01:30:17,245 --> 01:30:21,081 [Heyman] This, I hate. I hate-- Ooh, man, I hate it when he does this to people! 1820 01:30:21,316 --> 01:30:22,617 [crowd cheering] 1821 01:30:22,784 --> 01:30:25,853 [Ross] Look at the strength of this. Unbelievable strength by The Undertaker, 1822 01:30:25,920 --> 01:30:29,523 taking down Booker T, dropping the leg. 1823 01:30:29,691 --> 01:30:32,626 Almost as trying to work into a short-armed scissors here 1824 01:30:32,760 --> 01:30:37,132 as The Undertaker trying to rip that insertion point at the elbow. 1825 01:30:37,232 --> 01:30:39,166 And a-- Watch those shoulders. 1826 01:30:39,434 --> 01:30:43,138 [Heyman] Do you know what that could do to the tendons, ligaments, and muscles? 1827 01:30:43,204 --> 01:30:44,839 [Ross] And Booker T rolling through. 1828 01:30:44,906 --> 01:30:48,410 Undertaker holding on to that arm and lets Booker T back down. 1829 01:30:49,210 --> 01:30:52,280 [Heyman] Booker T is not just a very tough street fighter, 1830 01:30:52,414 --> 01:30:54,516 Booker T is an accomplished grappler. 1831 01:30:54,715 --> 01:30:57,184 The man knows what he's doing. 1832 01:30:58,286 --> 01:31:01,289 [Ross] Undertaker, a multi-time WWE champion. 1833 01:31:02,157 --> 01:31:03,291 And taking down… 1834 01:31:03,758 --> 01:31:06,995 Uh oh, look at that-- The armbar that cross-- that armbreaker. 1835 01:31:07,228 --> 01:31:10,432 The arm focuses on the elbow, folks, on that move. 1836 01:31:10,764 --> 01:31:14,068 You take it against the grain for the lack of a better term, 1837 01:31:14,134 --> 01:31:16,237 hyperextension is what happens. 1838 01:31:16,304 --> 01:31:19,307 And now, it may be time for the Old School board session. 1839 01:31:19,441 --> 01:31:22,509 [Heyman] This should be so illegal. The velocity 1840 01:31:22,643 --> 01:31:24,746 that The Undertaker comes down 1841 01:31:24,813 --> 01:31:26,715 on a man's arm with! 1842 01:31:26,982 --> 01:31:29,584 [Ross] Undertaker focusing on that arm and elbow, 1843 01:31:29,985 --> 01:31:33,688 attacking the joints of the left arm, the elbow, and the shoulder. 1844 01:31:33,755 --> 01:31:35,590 [crowd chattering] 1845 01:31:35,690 --> 01:31:37,058 [Ross] Hard knockdown. 1846 01:31:38,093 --> 01:31:41,295 Booker T knocked down, knocked near the ropes. 1847 01:31:41,362 --> 01:31:42,664 And Booker T trying to kick out. 1848 01:31:42,897 --> 01:31:46,468 I think Booker T, and he does, was looking to get out of the ring. 1849 01:31:46,768 --> 01:31:48,603 He's brought himself a little bit of time, 1850 01:31:48,670 --> 01:31:50,938 able to distance himself from The Undertaker. 1851 01:31:51,206 --> 01:31:53,742 And The Undertaker now looking to bring Booker T perhaps 1852 01:31:53,808 --> 01:31:55,876 right back in the ring, but he's met with a kick. 1853 01:31:55,977 --> 01:31:57,644 [crowd chattering and shouting] 1854 01:31:57,712 --> 01:32:01,116 [Ross] And Booker T is kind of muscling The Undertaker 1855 01:32:01,182 --> 01:32:02,916 into those steel steps. 1856 01:32:03,018 --> 01:32:07,121 [Heyman] As big and as tough and as strong as The Undertaker may be, 1857 01:32:07,355 --> 01:32:11,692 I think actually Booker has the advantage when it comes to strength. 1858 01:32:12,360 --> 01:32:16,464 [Ross] Well, I wouldn't know about that, but certainly an effective maneuver, 1859 01:32:16,630 --> 01:32:18,500 using leverage, if nothing else. 1860 01:32:19,233 --> 01:32:23,304 And The Undertaker somewhat being slowed in that offense of an onslaught 1861 01:32:23,371 --> 01:32:26,273 that he was utilizing on that arm of Booker T. 1862 01:32:26,340 --> 01:32:28,977 You notice, Booker T, again, right handed. 1863 01:32:29,477 --> 01:32:33,815 And that left arm get-- Finding his way back into the game. 1864 01:32:34,349 --> 01:32:38,519 And now, just like Test did earlier, now Booker T's got the ring bell. 1865 01:32:38,686 --> 01:32:42,389 But unlike Nick Patrick, referee Tim White's doing the right thing. 1866 01:32:42,956 --> 01:32:45,026 And The Undertaker coming with a right hand. 1867 01:32:46,661 --> 01:32:48,596 That may not be the right thing for The Alliance, 1868 01:32:48,663 --> 01:32:53,601 but it's effective for The Undertaker taking Booker T to the concrete. 1869 01:32:54,369 --> 01:32:57,038 [Heyman] Now, should the referee get involved here as well? 1870 01:32:57,105 --> 01:32:58,840 [Ross] I would suggest, yes. 1871 01:32:59,273 --> 01:33:02,410 [Heyman] Well, please implement this knowledge of yours, J.R. 1872 01:33:02,477 --> 01:33:03,745 Tell the referee. 1873 01:33:04,846 --> 01:33:06,414 [Ross] I'll send him a fax. 1874 01:33:06,981 --> 01:33:08,616 Oh, wait. We don't have a fax machine. 1875 01:33:08,683 --> 01:33:10,451 It's not here tonight. Darn it. 1876 01:33:11,119 --> 01:33:13,154 Undertaker measuring Booker T. 1877 01:33:13,221 --> 01:33:14,755 [crowd cheering] 1878 01:33:14,856 --> 01:33:17,325 [Ross] Native Texan versus native Texan here. 1879 01:33:17,925 --> 01:33:20,661 -[man] Kick him out of here. -[Ross] As Booker T… 1880 01:33:21,963 --> 01:33:23,164 And I tell you what, this, 1881 01:33:23,264 --> 01:33:26,567 when you get into a toe-to-toe, face-to-face thing with The Undertaker, 1882 01:33:26,835 --> 01:33:29,704 it just doesn't usually pay off for you. 1883 01:33:30,905 --> 01:33:34,108 [Heyman] Well, give Booker T time. It's still early in the match. 1884 01:33:35,143 --> 01:33:37,512 [Ross] I'm not counting Booker T out, but I'm just saying that 1885 01:33:37,879 --> 01:33:41,749 the guys that have been able to score the occasional victory on The Undertaker 1886 01:33:41,983 --> 01:33:45,954 normally do it by trying to break him down and get the big guy off his feet. 1887 01:33:46,019 --> 01:33:50,058 [Heyman] And Booker T has scored a win over The Undertaker not once, 1888 01:33:50,125 --> 01:33:52,126 but to my knowledge twice, 1889 01:33:52,259 --> 01:33:55,196 which means Booker T knows how to win. 1890 01:33:55,864 --> 01:33:59,000 [Ross] Booker T catching The Undertaker coming in and then using that ring post 1891 01:33:59,067 --> 01:34:02,904 as Booker T's friend driving The Undertaker into it. 1892 01:34:03,304 --> 01:34:05,706 The ring moved. The ropes were shaking 1893 01:34:05,773 --> 01:34:08,143 from The Undertaker's impact on the ring post. 1894 01:34:08,576 --> 01:34:10,144 [Tim] I'm ringing the bell, damn it. 1895 01:34:10,577 --> 01:34:14,949 [Ross] And now, The Undertaker… Boy, he got a faraway look on his eye. 1896 01:34:15,016 --> 01:34:17,552 Booker T needs to hit a home run here. 1897 01:34:18,085 --> 01:34:19,621 And he's standing at the plate. 1898 01:34:21,054 --> 01:34:24,259 [Heyman] And here comes the Barry Bonds of WCW. 1899 01:34:24,358 --> 01:34:26,527 -Wham! Home run! -[Ross] Missile dropkick… 1900 01:34:26,594 --> 01:34:29,429 -[Heyman] Count him out! One, two, three! -[Ross] …to the jaw. 1901 01:34:29,531 --> 01:34:33,401 [Ross] And Booker-- Oh, Booker T, sorry to say, scored a victory here, 1902 01:34:33,500 --> 01:34:35,904 but The Undertaker able to kick out. 1903 01:34:36,237 --> 01:34:37,472 I don't know if there's anybody 1904 01:34:37,539 --> 01:34:40,608 in the entire world of sports entertainment 1905 01:34:41,075 --> 01:34:43,844 more physically or mentally tough than The Undertaker. 1906 01:34:44,379 --> 01:34:46,781 [Heyman] Oh, I do, and his name is Booker T. 1907 01:34:48,215 --> 01:34:51,920 [Ross] Nice heel kick by Booker T. Well, that remains to be seen. 1908 01:34:52,019 --> 01:34:54,155 Let me know your opinion in ten years 1909 01:34:54,289 --> 01:34:57,858 if he could put together a decade of destruction like The Undertaker. 1910 01:34:57,925 --> 01:35:01,396 Booker T makes cover, although belatedly. 1911 01:35:01,696 --> 01:35:04,933 And maybe too belatedly as The Undertaker able to kick out. 1912 01:35:04,999 --> 01:35:09,103 And quick is the veteran rolling off his back into a-- 1913 01:35:09,170 --> 01:35:12,639 well, back to that vertical base, but not for long here. 1914 01:35:14,175 --> 01:35:16,811 Sidewalk slam, leg hooked and another near-fall. 1915 01:35:17,178 --> 01:35:21,449 It's certainly interesting that the game plan of Test versus Kane 1916 01:35:21,516 --> 01:35:25,152 is really mirroring the game plan of Booker T and The Undertaker. 1917 01:35:25,652 --> 01:35:28,623 [Heyman] And now, Booker T takes a-- Here we go! 1918 01:35:28,723 --> 01:35:30,391 -This is it, J.R. -[crow roaring] 1919 01:35:30,892 --> 01:35:34,462 [Heyman] the most electrifying move in sports entertainment! 1920 01:35:34,596 --> 01:35:36,364 -[Ross] You don't mean that. -[Heyman] Oh, yes, I do. 1921 01:35:36,431 --> 01:35:37,831 [Ross] You can't mean that. 1922 01:35:37,932 --> 01:35:40,668 -[Heyman] I can, and I do. -[Ross] The emissary of hardcore 1923 01:35:40,835 --> 01:35:43,371 calling the Spinaroonie the most electrifying move 1924 01:35:43,438 --> 01:35:45,673 in sports entertainment. I do not believe that. 1925 01:35:45,773 --> 01:35:48,175 [Heyman] And I'm paid very well by Shane and Stephanie to say it, 1926 01:35:48,242 --> 01:35:49,576 -I might add. -[Ross] Hard right hand. 1927 01:35:49,643 --> 01:35:52,080 The Undertaker now fighting back on Booker T. 1928 01:35:52,146 --> 01:35:55,950 This is not what Booker T wanted. The Undertaker up and vertical. 1929 01:35:56,017 --> 01:35:58,786 -And Booker T-- Uh-oh. -[Heyman] Oh, no. 1930 01:35:58,853 --> 01:36:01,889 [Ross] And look how easy The Undertaker got Booker T on his shoulders 1931 01:36:01,956 --> 01:36:03,891 but not for long, and the neckbreaker. 1932 01:36:03,958 --> 01:36:07,795 [Heyman] Nice move by Booker T, great counter, hooks the far leg, 1933 01:36:07,862 --> 01:36:10,298 body-on-body, and another near-fall. 1934 01:36:10,365 --> 01:36:12,032 [crowd chattering and shouting] 1935 01:36:12,267 --> 01:36:14,102 [Heyman] Good counter by Booker T, 1936 01:36:15,003 --> 01:36:18,072 giving The Alliance member his due here. 1937 01:36:18,172 --> 01:36:20,208 [crowd chattering and shouting] 1938 01:36:20,275 --> 01:36:23,277 [Heyman] And now Booker T measuring The Undertaker. 1939 01:36:23,344 --> 01:36:24,846 [crowd cheering] 1940 01:36:24,911 --> 01:36:27,348 [Ross] And giving The Undertaker enough time 1941 01:36:27,548 --> 01:36:29,617 to measure Booker T right back. 1942 01:36:31,052 --> 01:36:33,420 Booker may have postured a little too long there. 1943 01:36:35,023 --> 01:36:37,458 He'll be thinking about Spinaroonie in his sleep. 1944 01:36:39,160 --> 01:36:40,928 Both men exchanging right hands. 1945 01:36:44,465 --> 01:36:47,802 And Booker T going downstairs. He just got knocked down. 1946 01:36:47,934 --> 01:36:49,370 The Undertaker now looking with a cover. 1947 01:36:49,603 --> 01:36:52,940 Neutralizes the arm, but Booker T is still able to kick out. 1948 01:36:53,273 --> 01:36:57,010 [Heyman] Booker T will fight and keep on fighting. 1949 01:36:57,178 --> 01:37:00,648 Booker T wants to score this huge victory 1950 01:37:00,715 --> 01:37:03,617 over The Undertaker here at No Mercy. 1951 01:37:04,719 --> 01:37:08,156 [Ross] Undertaker went for the ropes for leverage and paid for it. 1952 01:37:08,222 --> 01:37:10,191 [Heyman] Spinning heel kick by Booker T. 1953 01:37:10,291 --> 01:37:12,259 Now, Booker T again, looking for three, 1954 01:37:12,326 --> 01:37:13,661 and you see The Undertaker. 1955 01:37:13,728 --> 01:37:17,065 He just barely got his right shoulder from that-- on that time. 1956 01:37:18,032 --> 01:37:20,300 And Booker T's got a great opportunity here. 1957 01:37:21,134 --> 01:37:23,804 Building the momentum and lowered the head. 1958 01:37:24,205 --> 01:37:26,240 Booker T lowered his head 1959 01:37:26,340 --> 01:37:30,344 and the veteran Undertaker scored with a… 1960 01:37:30,878 --> 01:37:33,715 at least a close to a 300-pound DDT. 1961 01:37:33,781 --> 01:37:36,217 Crawling on top is The Undertaker. 1962 01:37:36,750 --> 01:37:40,121 And the president of Deadman Inc. 1963 01:37:40,455 --> 01:37:42,223 Looking for three but didn't get it. 1964 01:37:42,290 --> 01:37:44,726 [crowd chattering and shouting] 1965 01:37:44,791 --> 01:37:47,594 [Ross] This is The Undertaker's yard or so he says. 1966 01:37:49,397 --> 01:37:52,266 Undertaker, the body shots, going upstairs as well. 1967 01:37:53,968 --> 01:37:57,672 Booker T shot to the far side. Undertaker follows him in. 1968 01:38:01,108 --> 01:38:03,478 We've seen this before with The Undertaker. 1969 01:38:04,178 --> 01:38:07,048 He's not gonna surprise you a lot. You know what he does. 1970 01:38:07,181 --> 01:38:09,817 You know what he does best, and that's what he comes with. 1971 01:38:09,884 --> 01:38:11,885 You're gonna beat him. You're gonna beat him with his best. 1972 01:38:11,986 --> 01:38:14,322 [crowd chattering and shouting] 1973 01:38:14,389 --> 01:38:16,057 [Ross] Down this time on the left side. 1974 01:38:18,459 --> 01:38:21,763 And The Undertaker with a leg drop on Booker T. 1975 01:38:22,096 --> 01:38:24,065 And, good-- Oh. 1976 01:38:24,132 --> 01:38:26,701 [Ross] Referee Tim White, I don't think Tim White can believe that. 1977 01:38:27,034 --> 01:38:31,438 [Heyman] Booker T is not going to lay down for The Undertaker. 1978 01:38:31,505 --> 01:38:32,639 [Ross] Booker T's tough. 1979 01:38:32,706 --> 01:38:35,843 [Heyman] You're damn right, Booker T is tough, amongst the toughest, 1980 01:38:35,910 --> 01:38:37,311 if not the toughest. 1981 01:38:37,378 --> 01:38:38,679 [crowd cheering] 1982 01:38:38,746 --> 01:38:42,282 [Ross] Undertaker measuring his adversary. 1983 01:38:42,416 --> 01:38:44,619 And Booker T saw that one coming. 1984 01:38:44,919 --> 01:38:47,588 Undertaker had the momentum. It was used against him. 1985 01:38:47,789 --> 01:38:52,727 And the spinning heel kick by Booker T knocks down The Undertaker. 1986 01:38:52,794 --> 01:38:56,030 And Booker T, this match has had a tremendous ebb and flow. 1987 01:38:56,097 --> 01:38:58,433 Both men gaining at times the… 1988 01:38:58,499 --> 01:39:00,902 [Heyman] And now, now, J.R., 1989 01:39:00,968 --> 01:39:05,406 it's time for the most electrifying move in sports entertainment! 1990 01:39:05,473 --> 01:39:08,041 Ladies and gentlemen, the Spinaroonie. 1991 01:39:08,108 --> 01:39:09,410 [crowd cheering] 1992 01:39:09,477 --> 01:39:11,913 [Ross] What is so electrifying about that? 1993 01:39:12,713 --> 01:39:15,817 [Heyman] It's just-- it just brings a whole new dimension 1994 01:39:15,883 --> 01:39:17,418 to sports entertainment. 1995 01:39:17,718 --> 01:39:21,923 [Ross] How about pathetic, embarrassing? Spinaroonie. 1996 01:39:22,023 --> 01:39:24,291 Now, that scissors kick is impressive. 1997 01:39:24,724 --> 01:39:27,762 And that may be it right there. Booker T with a scissors kick, 1998 01:39:27,829 --> 01:39:31,331 and The Undertaker, what you don't see too often, 1999 01:39:32,066 --> 01:39:34,235 used the bottom rope to stop the count. 2000 01:39:34,302 --> 01:39:37,138 [Heyman] Now, that's a testament to the scissors kick 2001 01:39:37,304 --> 01:39:39,740 that The Undertaker felt it necessary 2002 01:39:40,007 --> 01:39:42,108 to use the ropes to save himself. 2003 01:39:42,175 --> 01:39:44,644 [Ross] Booker T connecting with a hard right hand. 2004 01:39:45,379 --> 01:39:47,615 Undertaker for the ride, far side, avoids a contact. 2005 01:39:47,682 --> 01:39:49,916 -Oh. Wait a minute. -[crowd roaring] 2006 01:39:50,017 --> 01:39:51,552 [Ross] Booker T loaded up, 2007 01:39:52,587 --> 01:39:56,123 and as the referee was rounding the bend, 2008 01:39:56,357 --> 01:39:58,492 Booker T shot his eyes there 2009 01:39:58,558 --> 01:40:01,128 and then went downstairs on The Undertaker. 2010 01:40:01,329 --> 01:40:03,464 So an undetected low blow 2011 01:40:04,365 --> 01:40:07,067 has put Booker T right back on the advantage. 2012 01:40:08,870 --> 01:40:13,307 [Heyman] And Booker T capitalizes on the advantage, laying, 2013 01:40:13,374 --> 01:40:18,179 drilling those right hands into the jaw of The Undertaker. 2014 01:40:18,246 --> 01:40:20,947 -[Tim] Three. -[crowd cheering] 2015 01:40:21,048 --> 01:40:23,084 [Heyman] Now, can you dig that, sucka? 2016 01:40:23,183 --> 01:40:26,954 -[crowd cheering] -[Ross] And-- Uh-oh. Can you dig this? 2017 01:40:27,688 --> 01:40:29,956 Underta-- Oh my God, Last Ride! 2018 01:40:30,324 --> 01:40:33,995 The Undertaker came out of that corner, overpowered Booker T! 2019 01:40:34,094 --> 01:40:35,096 [bell ringing] 2020 01:40:35,196 --> 01:40:37,298 -[Ross] And Booger Red wins it! -♪ Keep rollin', rollin, rollin' ♪ 2021 01:40:37,365 --> 01:40:41,302 [Howard] Here is your winner, The Undertaker. 2022 01:40:41,501 --> 01:40:45,840 [Ross] A Texan beat up another Texan! I can't say if that's all bad, 2023 01:40:46,541 --> 01:40:49,977 but The Undertaker, when you get him upright, 2024 01:40:50,143 --> 01:40:51,679 you got hell to pay! 2025 01:40:51,746 --> 01:40:54,014 But you got to hand it to Booker T! 2026 01:40:54,248 --> 01:40:57,018 The Undertaker knows by the look on his face 2027 01:40:57,084 --> 01:41:00,087 he was just in a hell of a fight! 2028 01:41:00,154 --> 01:41:02,857 ♪ Keep rollin', Rollin', rollin', rollin'… ♪ 2029 01:41:03,291 --> 01:41:07,260 [Ross] Booker T had thought he had things firmly under control, 2030 01:41:07,962 --> 01:41:09,830 but The Undertaker was vertical. 2031 01:41:10,231 --> 01:41:14,235 Booker T, unbeknownst to him, in the perfect position 2032 01:41:14,302 --> 01:41:18,406 on that second rope for the bottom to fall out. 2033 01:41:20,775 --> 01:41:22,143 Let's take another look. 2034 01:41:23,311 --> 01:41:26,981 [Heyman] Well, here you go, Booker T, whamming away at The Undertaker. 2035 01:41:27,281 --> 01:41:29,650 And The Undertaker, I'll give him credit, 2036 01:41:29,717 --> 01:41:32,753 took advantage of the moment, Last Ride. 2037 01:41:32,820 --> 01:41:35,590 Last Ride by The Phenom. 2038 01:41:36,157 --> 01:41:39,026 [Ross] Undertaker had a hell of a fight on his hands, 2039 01:41:39,293 --> 01:41:40,728 but he prevailed. 2040 01:41:41,062 --> 01:41:42,964 The American Badass 2041 01:41:43,864 --> 01:41:46,366 executing the Last Ride 2042 01:41:46,433 --> 01:41:47,934 to Booker T. 2043 01:41:49,303 --> 01:41:51,371 Excuse me, Chris. We're just moments away. 2044 01:41:51,438 --> 01:41:53,641 It's all on the line tonight, you and The Rock, WCW-- 2045 01:41:53,708 --> 01:41:54,775 No. Excuse me. 2046 01:41:55,343 --> 01:41:57,812 Right now, it's time to put up 2047 01:41:58,346 --> 01:42:00,748 or shut the hell up. 2048 01:42:01,382 --> 01:42:04,085 And as much as I'd love to stick around and chat with you, Coach, 2049 01:42:04,518 --> 01:42:07,455 if you would excuse me, I got to go win the big one. 2050 01:42:07,655 --> 01:42:09,824 [crowd cheering] 2051 01:42:09,956 --> 01:42:12,425 [Ross] Well, that is the rap on Chris Jericho. 2052 01:42:12,492 --> 01:42:14,362 Can he win the big one? 2053 01:42:14,428 --> 01:42:16,130 His opportunity is here now. 2054 01:42:16,197 --> 01:42:19,133 [Heyman] It sure is. Y2J, The Rock 2055 01:42:19,200 --> 01:42:21,134 for the WCW title. 2056 01:42:21,302 --> 01:42:24,472 This is going to be, in my opinion, 2057 01:42:24,538 --> 01:42:27,541 a very interesting matchup. 2058 01:42:27,608 --> 01:42:29,242 [Ross] Here's how these two got together. 2059 01:42:30,076 --> 01:42:32,713 [Rock] What's going on with The Rock and Chris Jericho? 2060 01:42:32,880 --> 01:42:36,083 What happened with The Rock and Y2J? 2061 01:42:36,150 --> 01:42:38,152 [Heyman] Jericho is busted open. 2062 01:42:38,352 --> 01:42:41,455 [Ross] And Jeric-- Ooh! Jericho aiming for Shane McMahon, 2063 01:42:41,522 --> 01:42:44,125 just hit The Rock right between the eyes! 2064 01:42:44,224 --> 01:42:45,960 -Jericho was aiming for Shane! -[Heyman] Cover! 2065 01:42:46,027 --> 01:42:48,763 -[Ross] …but he got The Rock. No! -[Heyman] One, two, three! 2066 01:42:48,829 --> 01:42:50,097 [Ross] My God, I don't believe this! 2067 01:42:50,464 --> 01:42:52,333 [Heyman] Van Dam has beat The Rock! 2068 01:42:52,400 --> 01:42:53,834 Are you and Y2J cool? 2069 01:42:53,933 --> 01:42:55,102 What were you thinking out there? 2070 01:42:55,902 --> 01:42:58,673 What the hell does he want from me? I was trying to win the match. 2071 01:42:59,940 --> 01:43:02,410 -What did you just say? -You heard what I said. 2072 01:43:02,476 --> 01:43:04,712 I said, what the hell do you want from me? 2073 01:43:04,978 --> 01:43:07,682 I was trying to win the match. 2074 01:43:07,947 --> 01:43:09,049 That's what I said. 2075 01:43:09,517 --> 01:43:11,384 Well, The Rock could tell you exactly what he wants from you. 2076 01:43:11,451 --> 01:43:14,021 The Rock made mistakes before, but he owned up, took responsibility. 2077 01:43:14,088 --> 01:43:16,023 So The Rock just wants you to be a man 2078 01:43:16,991 --> 01:43:18,793 and live up and own up to your responsibilities. 2079 01:43:18,858 --> 01:43:20,795 Okay. Be a man and live up? You know what, Rock? 2080 01:43:20,995 --> 01:43:22,429 Maybe I should've taken that chair and wound up 2081 01:43:22,663 --> 01:43:24,799 and knocked the People's Eyebrow right off your People's face. 2082 01:43:26,000 --> 01:43:27,835 Well, why don't you knock it off right now? 2083 01:43:29,937 --> 01:43:32,273 [Rock] What's going on with The Rock and Chris Jericho? 2084 01:43:32,339 --> 01:43:35,276 What happened with The Rock and Y2J? 2085 01:43:36,376 --> 01:43:39,612 [commentator 1] A tremendous opportunity for Chris Jericho, 2086 01:43:40,014 --> 01:43:44,317 the winner of Jericho-RVD to meet The Rock at No Mercy 2087 01:43:44,384 --> 01:43:46,019 for the WCW title. 2088 01:43:46,754 --> 01:43:49,389 [commentator 1] Jericho into the cover, the hook of the leg! 2089 01:43:49,490 --> 01:43:51,625 -He could have him! He does! -[commentator 2] No! No! 2090 01:43:51,692 --> 01:43:53,760 -[commentator 1] He's going to No Mercy! -[commentator 2] No! Damn! 2091 01:43:53,861 --> 01:43:55,295 [commentator 1] Jericho faces The Rock! 2092 01:43:55,730 --> 01:43:57,465 [Rock] So now, the match is set. 2093 01:43:57,732 --> 01:44:01,000 No Mercy, The Rock Y2J for the WCW title. 2094 01:44:01,268 --> 01:44:05,172 The general consensus is that Y2J can't win the big match. 2095 01:44:05,639 --> 01:44:07,407 He can't win the big one. 2096 01:44:07,641 --> 01:44:10,478 But the way I see it in order to win the big one 2097 01:44:10,577 --> 01:44:12,980 I have to defeat the great one. 2098 01:44:13,313 --> 01:44:17,718 The reason you can't win The big one, simply you are not that good. 2099 01:44:17,785 --> 01:44:21,522 [Rock] What's happened with The Rock and Y2J? 2100 01:44:21,922 --> 01:44:26,693 [Jericho] This is going to be huge. 2101 01:44:26,794 --> 01:44:28,228 He has no idea. 2102 01:44:30,498 --> 01:44:32,299 No idea. 2103 01:44:33,768 --> 01:44:36,871 [crowd cheering] 2104 01:44:45,279 --> 01:44:49,482 ♪ Come on, you know I got ya Yeah ♪ 2105 01:44:50,116 --> 01:44:52,620 ♪ One, break the walls down ♪ 2106 01:44:52,686 --> 01:44:56,690 ♪ For those about to rock I'm what ya want ♪ 2107 01:44:56,757 --> 01:45:00,361 ♪ Baby, you know you're Judas And I'm your priest ♪ 2108 01:45:00,427 --> 01:45:01,594 [bell ringing] 2109 01:45:01,661 --> 01:45:04,732 [Howard] The following contest scheduled for one fall 2110 01:45:04,799 --> 01:45:08,268 is for the WCW Championship. 2111 01:45:08,736 --> 01:45:13,340 Introducing first, the challenger from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, 2112 01:45:13,607 --> 01:45:15,809 weighing 227 pounds, 2113 01:45:16,576 --> 01:45:19,380 Chris Jericho. 2114 01:45:19,446 --> 01:45:20,880 [Ross] As you can hear, ladies and gentlemen, 2115 01:45:20,947 --> 01:45:23,017 a great ovation for Chris Jericho, 2116 01:45:23,116 --> 01:45:26,120 one of the most popular competitors in the WWE 2117 01:45:26,187 --> 01:45:30,657 in his first opportunity to wrestle for the WCW title 2118 01:45:30,758 --> 01:45:33,360 even though he was in WCW 2119 01:45:33,594 --> 01:45:36,230 from 1996 to 1999. 2120 01:45:37,231 --> 01:45:41,035 I don't know what that says of the matchmaking in Atlanta 2121 01:45:41,101 --> 01:45:45,306 but in any event, is Chris Jericho a Bill Buckner? 2122 01:45:45,371 --> 01:45:46,840 Is he a choke artist? 2123 01:45:47,074 --> 01:45:49,242 Quite frankly, I don't think so. 2124 01:45:49,677 --> 01:45:52,213 [Heyman] Well, we're gonna find out tonight, aren't we? 2125 01:45:52,746 --> 01:45:55,115 Because to be the WCW champion… 2126 01:45:55,749 --> 01:45:59,587 ♪ If you smell What The Rock is cooking ♪ 2127 01:45:59,687 --> 01:46:02,121 -[crowd cheering] -[Heyman] …Jericho has to beat this man, 2128 01:46:02,223 --> 01:46:05,125 The Rock, the WCW champion. 2129 01:46:05,226 --> 01:46:07,193 [Howard] Weighing in at 235 pounds, 2130 01:46:07,361 --> 01:46:10,030 the WCW champion, 2131 01:46:10,563 --> 01:46:12,599 The Rock. 2132 01:46:14,701 --> 01:46:15,969 [Ross] The Rock 2133 01:46:16,337 --> 01:46:20,607 has certainly had his moments in No Mercys. 2134 01:46:20,674 --> 01:46:24,178 And what an ovation. The flashbulbs going off 2135 01:46:24,411 --> 01:46:27,181 for the electrifying WCW champion. 2136 01:46:27,481 --> 01:46:32,186 The Rock lost the WWE title last year at No Mercy. 2137 01:46:33,320 --> 01:46:35,322 Could it be two years in a row? 2138 01:46:37,023 --> 01:46:41,362 Chris Jericho has never won a major championship here. 2139 01:46:41,428 --> 01:46:43,297 If you look at the WWE title, 2140 01:46:43,898 --> 01:46:48,669 he got that decision overturned in a controversial manner. 2141 01:46:49,135 --> 01:46:51,739 That's water under the bridge, it's here now 2142 01:46:51,804 --> 01:46:54,340 to dispel all the whispering. 2143 01:46:54,909 --> 01:46:57,443 And look at the-- these two men locking eyes. 2144 01:46:59,346 --> 01:47:00,848 You hit it right on the head earlier, 2145 01:47:01,415 --> 01:47:04,884 these guys have really developed a keen rivalry. 2146 01:47:05,686 --> 01:47:09,423 [Heyman] Well, that's what the WCW title will do to men. 2147 01:47:09,990 --> 01:47:12,960 This match is very simple. 2148 01:47:13,027 --> 01:47:17,063 It's all about the WCW championship. 2149 01:47:17,130 --> 01:47:22,036 All the heritage, all the glory, all the fame, 2150 01:47:22,102 --> 01:47:27,074 and to win to defend the WCW title 2151 01:47:27,141 --> 01:47:29,509 in St. Louis, Missouri 2152 01:47:29,576 --> 01:47:32,446 carries a lot of weight. 2153 01:47:32,813 --> 01:47:34,715 [crowd cheering] 2154 01:47:34,782 --> 01:47:38,352 [Ross] St. Louis, Missouri, the site of some great championship matchups 2155 01:47:38,419 --> 01:47:39,853 over the years. 2156 01:47:41,188 --> 01:47:43,924 I think of WCW title matchups, 2157 01:47:44,058 --> 01:47:47,928 I think of the Black Scorpion situation, I think of Ric Flair, 2158 01:47:48,027 --> 01:47:50,063 I think of all the greats that preceded him, 2159 01:47:50,164 --> 01:47:52,866 the Jack Briscos of the world, and the NWA. 2160 01:47:52,933 --> 01:47:56,337 And here we are here and now in this beautiful new Savvis Center 2161 01:47:56,402 --> 01:47:57,705 completely sold out. 2162 01:47:57,771 --> 01:48:02,375 Two very popular men, The Rock, the incomparable Brahma Bull 2163 01:48:02,442 --> 01:48:03,978 against Chris Jericho, 2164 01:48:04,143 --> 01:48:08,248 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada's contribution to the WWE. 2165 01:48:08,315 --> 01:48:10,584 [crowd cheering] 2166 01:48:10,683 --> 01:48:14,455 [Ross] Nice exchange. Good go-behind for the hammerlock by Y2J. 2167 01:48:14,554 --> 01:48:17,491 Both these men, Paul, at least in my estimation, 2168 01:48:17,558 --> 01:48:19,393 are very high-spirited. 2169 01:48:19,460 --> 01:48:22,429 They are very competitive no matter what they're doing. 2170 01:48:22,696 --> 01:48:26,333 And you got to wonder how long this match-- What a great takedown. 2171 01:48:26,400 --> 01:48:29,503 Shades of Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat on the NWA title. 2172 01:48:29,902 --> 01:48:32,806 It's amazing to me or will be amazing 2173 01:48:32,873 --> 01:48:37,844 how long these two men are able to maintain this degree of decorum. 2174 01:48:39,545 --> 01:48:42,648 [Heyman] I think that they're both tremendous professionals 2175 01:48:42,715 --> 01:48:46,487 who are in pursuit of the WCW title. 2176 01:48:46,553 --> 01:48:50,391 Two men grappling in the center of the ring 2177 01:48:50,456 --> 01:48:52,326 in St. Louis, Missouri, 2178 01:48:52,393 --> 01:48:55,496 for a championship that traces back further 2179 01:48:55,562 --> 01:48:58,732 than any other title in our sport. 2180 01:48:59,199 --> 01:49:02,369 [Ross] Rock, a third generation star here in the World Wresting Entertainment. 2181 01:49:02,769 --> 01:49:04,804 His grandfather, Peter Maivia, the high chief. 2182 01:49:04,871 --> 01:49:06,639 Nice arm drag takedown by Chris Jericho. 2183 01:49:06,706 --> 01:49:10,277 And Jericho quickly getting in deeply on The Rock's arm now 2184 01:49:10,477 --> 01:49:13,380 trying to-- Again that short arm scissors, and into the knee, 2185 01:49:13,447 --> 01:49:15,014 that knee right on the bicep. 2186 01:49:15,081 --> 01:49:16,349 There's a great camera shot. 2187 01:49:16,416 --> 01:49:19,018 Our cameras taking you right inside the ring. 2188 01:49:19,219 --> 01:49:21,355 Nobody does it better than the WWE. 2189 01:49:21,789 --> 01:49:25,291 And those knees right on the bicep knotting up that arm, 2190 01:49:25,425 --> 01:49:28,728 at least that's the intent of Y2J. 2191 01:49:28,862 --> 01:49:31,264 The Rock's father, Rocky Johnson competing here 2192 01:49:31,331 --> 01:49:33,299 on many occasions in St. Louis. 2193 01:49:33,366 --> 01:49:36,469 [crowd cheering] 2194 01:49:36,536 --> 01:49:40,307 [Ross] And the great Canadians, all the way back to "Whipper" Billy Watson 2195 01:49:40,374 --> 01:49:43,544 that Chris Jericho idolized and heard about as a kid 2196 01:49:43,610 --> 01:49:45,144 and saw in the old tapes. 2197 01:49:46,013 --> 01:49:48,182 -He didn't see him live. Oh, the slap! 2198 01:49:48,514 --> 01:49:51,418 And Jericho got the first blow in there. 2199 01:49:51,884 --> 01:49:54,922 Kind of took off the gloves from the former hockey player 2200 01:49:55,188 --> 01:49:57,825 and hammering away at The Rock with those right hands 2201 01:49:57,958 --> 01:50:00,494 as referee Charles Robinson looks on. 2202 01:50:01,462 --> 01:50:02,862 [Heyman] And you realize as a kid, 2203 01:50:02,929 --> 01:50:06,599 Jericho grew up hearing stories of Gene Kiniski, 2204 01:50:06,666 --> 01:50:10,036 another legendary Canadian, a great champion, 2205 01:50:10,103 --> 01:50:12,072 his NWA title reign, 2206 01:50:12,739 --> 01:50:16,110 preceded the formation of the WCW championship? 2207 01:50:17,009 --> 01:50:21,148 I'll answer that question for you, J.R. "Good point, Paul." Thank you, J.R. 2208 01:50:21,882 --> 01:50:23,784 [Ross] Hard knife Edge chop. Good point, Paul. 2209 01:50:23,851 --> 01:50:26,320 Hard knife Edge chop by Y2J, 2210 01:50:26,385 --> 01:50:29,755 laying them in on that massive chest of The Rock. 2211 01:50:29,857 --> 01:50:31,991 The Rock, the WCW champion, 2212 01:50:32,826 --> 01:50:36,096 perhaps the most charismatic champion of all time 2213 01:50:36,230 --> 01:50:37,364 in sports entertainment. 2214 01:50:37,431 --> 01:50:40,433 And The Rock-- Ooh. The Rock held on and made a U-turn. 2215 01:50:40,567 --> 01:50:44,538 And now The Rock in the mount position with those short right hands 2216 01:50:44,771 --> 01:50:49,209 right to the face of Y2J just as The Rock received earlier 2217 01:50:49,276 --> 01:50:51,411 from Jericho the challenger. 2218 01:50:53,380 --> 01:50:55,382 And Rock looking for The Rock Bottom. 2219 01:50:56,450 --> 01:51:00,286 The Rock with his Rock Bottom, Jericho with his Walls of Jericho. 2220 01:51:00,387 --> 01:51:03,891 And The Rock feeling it, knowing it full well, 2221 01:51:04,057 --> 01:51:06,593 got to the ropes in record time. 2222 01:51:07,161 --> 01:51:08,929 [Heyman] Jericho on the move. 2223 01:51:08,996 --> 01:51:11,231 [Ross] Springboard dropkick, down goes The Rock. 2224 01:51:11,598 --> 01:51:15,469 And Jericho, you got to believe Jericho is going to pull out 2225 01:51:15,669 --> 01:51:19,106 every single stop that he has in his arsenal 2226 01:51:19,206 --> 01:51:21,708 that he's ever thought about putting into his offense 2227 01:51:21,909 --> 01:51:26,213 that he's ever seen to walk away from St. Louis in No Mercy 2228 01:51:26,313 --> 01:51:29,750 and this worldwide audience with the WCW Championship. 2229 01:51:30,550 --> 01:51:32,786 [Heyman] Jericho trying to wear down The Rock, 2230 01:51:32,920 --> 01:51:36,322 but you cannot win the title on the outside of the ring. 2231 01:51:36,456 --> 01:51:38,125 [Ross] That's why Jericho's emotion, 2232 01:51:38,192 --> 01:51:41,128 his competitive sprit cannot get the better of him. 2233 01:51:41,195 --> 01:51:45,566 And Jericho rolling back in the ring just broke the referee's ten count. 2234 01:51:45,632 --> 01:51:49,702 No count-out with Jericho breaking the count. 2235 01:51:50,170 --> 01:51:53,706 Now, climbing to the top ropes. Smart move by Jericho a heartbeat ago. 2236 01:51:53,773 --> 01:51:54,775 The match continues. 2237 01:51:55,241 --> 01:51:59,980 And Jericho, reverse elbow off the top, looking for the cover here, reaches back. 2238 01:52:00,280 --> 01:52:02,049 Couldn't secure the leg, 2239 01:52:02,115 --> 01:52:05,686 and that gave The Rock the opportunity it would seem, Paul, to kick out. 2240 01:52:05,751 --> 01:52:08,688 [Heyman] And look at the way The Rock shoots his shoulder up. 2241 01:52:08,755 --> 01:52:11,357 Watch how Rocky just takes that arm 2242 01:52:11,458 --> 01:52:15,829 and makes sure that the referee sees it before the three count. 2243 01:52:16,697 --> 01:52:18,732 [Ross] Certainly a situation here that The Alliance 2244 01:52:18,932 --> 01:52:21,902 I'm sure looking at but very interestingly, 2245 01:52:22,035 --> 01:52:23,370 my colleague certainly is. 2246 01:52:23,437 --> 01:52:26,607 The Alliance, they're footprints as the WCW title, 2247 01:52:26,807 --> 01:52:30,677 and the WCW champion and WWE guy firing back up, 2248 01:52:30,744 --> 01:52:34,848 but Jericho got the forearm, a flying forearm. 2249 01:52:34,915 --> 01:52:37,918 And The Rock, The Rock shot that near shoulder up, 2250 01:52:37,985 --> 01:52:40,353 which tells me The Rock is a little groggy 2251 01:52:40,420 --> 01:52:43,490 because that other shoulder would've been easier to get off the canvas. 2252 01:52:43,757 --> 01:52:45,558 It was the near shoulder that came up. 2253 01:52:45,858 --> 01:52:48,962 And The Rock having to put his hand on his knee to pick himself up. 2254 01:52:49,029 --> 01:52:50,831 The Rock is in bad shape here. 2255 01:52:50,897 --> 01:52:53,165 Just in boxing, might be a standing eight count. 2256 01:52:53,666 --> 01:52:56,202 [Heyman] And now Jericho throwing those chops, 2257 01:52:56,269 --> 01:52:59,940 which is not just an excuse for the fans to go, "Whoo." 2258 01:53:00,007 --> 01:53:01,808 That takes away your breath. 2259 01:53:02,174 --> 01:53:04,344 He chops you right in the striker. 2260 01:53:05,812 --> 01:53:06,913 That hurts. 2261 01:53:07,414 --> 01:53:09,116 [Ross] And The Rock… 2262 01:53:09,182 --> 01:53:13,786 The Rock with those Nature-Boy-like like knife edges of his own, 2263 01:53:13,853 --> 01:53:14,855 three or four in a row. 2264 01:53:14,955 --> 01:53:18,525 And again, Jericho, with great quickness and resiliency. 2265 01:53:18,592 --> 01:53:22,362 Jericho thinking right on his feet there and used his feet. 2266 01:53:22,429 --> 01:53:27,166 There's a cover. And The Rock, again, able to roll out. 2267 01:53:27,366 --> 01:53:31,071 And Jericho giving some pounds away and some size away in this matchup 2268 01:53:31,605 --> 01:53:33,440 and that was a-- certainly a-- 2269 01:53:34,374 --> 01:53:37,376 I think a very-- very evident in that kick-out. 2270 01:53:37,443 --> 01:53:39,212 [Heyman] Here you go, Jericho. What a move. 2271 01:53:39,279 --> 01:53:41,348 Lion beats Rocky to the punch. 2272 01:53:41,748 --> 01:53:44,483 Jericho now with the advantage. 2273 01:53:44,584 --> 01:53:48,922 This is, without question, the greatest opportunity 2274 01:53:48,989 --> 01:53:51,058 of Chris Jericho's career. 2275 01:53:52,192 --> 01:53:54,928 [Ross] Backbreaker by Jericho. And The Rock… 2276 01:53:56,763 --> 01:53:58,130 he's hurting there. 2277 01:53:58,197 --> 01:54:01,168 And Jericho taking all his weight straight south. 2278 01:54:02,001 --> 01:54:03,969 Destination, Rock's chest. 2279 01:54:04,603 --> 01:54:06,306 And now Jericho reaching back. 2280 01:54:06,540 --> 01:54:08,808 Can't get the leg. Rock countered! Rock's gonna counter! 2281 01:54:08,909 --> 01:54:10,610 [Heyman] And a near-fall here. 2282 01:54:11,111 --> 01:54:13,647 [Ross] And Jericho quickly again, using his feet. 2283 01:54:13,714 --> 01:54:16,183 He's used his hands, his head, his feet. 2284 01:54:16,883 --> 01:54:19,820 Everything is a weapon in Jericho's quest 2285 01:54:20,087 --> 01:54:24,057 to wrestle the WCW title from The Rock. 2286 01:54:24,424 --> 01:54:27,294 [Heyman] Chris Jericho has competed in Canada, 2287 01:54:27,494 --> 01:54:29,463 in Mexico, in Germany, 2288 01:54:29,529 --> 01:54:34,267 in ECW, in WCW, in Japan, and in the WWE. 2289 01:54:34,468 --> 01:54:37,771 But never, never before in Jericho's career 2290 01:54:37,938 --> 01:54:41,375 has he received an opportunity quite like this, 2291 01:54:41,441 --> 01:54:44,210 a WCW title against The Rock 2292 01:54:44,311 --> 01:54:46,513 in St. Louis at No Mercy. 2293 01:54:46,580 --> 01:54:49,415 [Ross] The Rock leaving his feet and popped right back up 2294 01:54:49,482 --> 01:54:51,250 with the greater agility of The Rock. 2295 01:54:51,485 --> 01:54:53,487 And Jericho sidesteps The Rock. 2296 01:54:54,821 --> 01:54:58,191 Sidestepped The Rock, elevated the WCW champion 2297 01:54:58,325 --> 01:55:00,960 and The Rock hung out to dry on that top rope. 2298 01:55:01,495 --> 01:55:05,398 And now Jericho using the flat of the foot which is as legal as a headlock. 2299 01:55:05,464 --> 01:55:09,402 Those fists are not. But Jericho with a high-stakes matchup. 2300 01:55:12,005 --> 01:55:14,273 Certainly these two men will be a huge part 2301 01:55:14,840 --> 01:55:18,644 of our next tour of the United Kingdom. We're gonna be in Manchester. 2302 01:55:21,848 --> 01:55:23,316 [Ross] Fans in the UK, 2303 01:55:23,383 --> 01:55:25,885 we're looking forward to that event sold out in Manchester. 2304 01:55:28,922 --> 01:55:31,124 [Ross] Rock will be there as will Y2J. 2305 01:55:31,924 --> 01:55:33,192 And The Rock… 2306 01:55:35,027 --> 01:55:39,065 Certainly, Jericho did not want to land in that particular manner 2307 01:55:39,633 --> 01:55:41,201 that is unless he's wearing a cup. 2308 01:55:42,102 --> 01:55:43,969 And I'll never know the answer to that. 2309 01:55:44,571 --> 01:55:45,938 [Heyman] You're going to check the man. 2310 01:55:46,273 --> 01:55:48,442 [Ross] I said, I'll never know the answer to that one. 2311 01:55:48,508 --> 01:55:51,945 And The Rock, Jericho teetering on that top rope. 2312 01:55:54,581 --> 01:55:58,218 Now, facelocking Jericho is the WCW champion. 2313 01:55:58,785 --> 01:56:00,420 And the superplex! 2314 01:56:00,519 --> 01:56:02,121 [crowd cheering] 2315 01:56:02,222 --> 01:56:05,258 [Ross] And The Rock taking Jericho down 2316 01:56:05,724 --> 01:56:09,563 as referee Charles Robinson utilizing that ten count. 2317 01:56:10,030 --> 01:56:14,067 And remember The Rock will retain the WCW title 2318 01:56:14,134 --> 01:56:17,103 if this match ends in a count-out or a disqualification. 2319 01:56:17,971 --> 01:56:20,106 Unlike the Triple Threat match coming up tonight, 2320 01:56:20,173 --> 01:56:22,375 that has no disqualification. 2321 01:56:22,709 --> 01:56:24,844 -Seven. -[Heyman] We're up to seven. 2322 01:56:25,277 --> 01:56:26,980 -[Charles] Eight. -[Heyman] Eight. 2323 01:56:28,148 --> 01:56:29,950 -Nine. -[Ross] Both men up. 2324 01:56:31,116 --> 01:56:32,219 Count stops. 2325 01:56:33,219 --> 01:56:36,322 Rock blocked the right hand and scored with one of his own. 2326 01:56:36,923 --> 01:56:39,860 And another right, and Rock, the champion 2327 01:56:40,026 --> 01:56:43,163 beating the challenger to the punch on this spiriting matchup 2328 01:56:43,230 --> 01:56:45,098 for the WCW title. 2329 01:56:45,165 --> 01:56:48,969 The fans cheering on both men, the Samoan Drop. 2330 01:56:49,102 --> 01:56:50,704 -[Charles] One, two-- -[Ross] And, ooh! 2331 01:56:51,237 --> 01:56:54,641 Well, how poetic would that be to win the-- retain the title 2332 01:56:54,708 --> 01:56:57,978 using that Samoan Drop made famous by Rock's grandfather, 2333 01:56:58,143 --> 01:56:59,446 Peter Maivia. 2334 01:57:02,182 --> 01:57:04,784 Clothesline by Jericho, and The Rock getting right up. 2335 01:57:04,985 --> 01:57:06,052 What an athlete. 2336 01:57:06,186 --> 01:57:10,456 The Rock with a high threshold of pain gets another burst of adrenaline 2337 01:57:10,624 --> 01:57:13,759 and just clubs Jericho over the top rope 2338 01:57:13,826 --> 01:57:15,695 right into our announce table. 2339 01:57:15,862 --> 01:57:18,697 [crowd cheering] 2340 01:57:18,764 --> 01:57:22,134 [Ross] The Rock, and I don't know how-- This may be an ill-advised move. 2341 01:57:22,201 --> 01:57:23,870 -[Heyman] Hey. Hey, hey, hey, hey! -[Ross] Look out! 2342 01:57:24,004 --> 01:57:25,839 [Heyman] I hate it when they come over here! 2343 01:57:26,106 --> 01:57:30,576 [Ross] The Rock punishing Jericho in this physical matchup. 2344 01:57:31,745 --> 01:57:34,147 And this match getting completely out of hand. 2345 01:57:34,414 --> 01:57:37,884 And the referee's at-- he's about to count both men out here, 2346 01:57:37,983 --> 01:57:39,885 or there could be a disqualification. 2347 01:57:41,987 --> 01:57:44,491 And you got-- Where did you go? 2348 01:57:45,592 --> 01:57:48,094 -[Heyman] I got the hell out of here. -[Ross] I couldn't leave. 2349 01:57:49,362 --> 01:57:51,164 And The Rock with a sharp kick. 2350 01:57:51,264 --> 01:57:53,165 [Heyman] You need to try some back foot too or something. 2351 01:57:53,266 --> 01:57:55,134 -You need to be light on your feet. -[Ross] I guess. 2352 01:57:56,201 --> 01:57:59,639 Into the ribs, and a shot to the head by The Rock. 2353 01:57:59,706 --> 01:58:03,777 I'll tell you. You could feel it. That whole sequence was really indicative 2354 01:58:03,843 --> 01:58:06,146 of the competitive nature of this matchup 2355 01:58:06,346 --> 01:58:08,647 and how bad The Rock wants to retain his title. 2356 01:58:09,049 --> 01:58:10,951 And the rivalry that exists between these two, 2357 01:58:11,284 --> 01:58:12,652 both are popular men. 2358 01:58:14,219 --> 01:58:17,456 Caught Jericho walking right in, running in. 2359 01:58:17,523 --> 01:58:19,726 And a-- I don't know if that cover will get it. 2360 01:58:19,992 --> 01:58:23,897 Again, The Rock with more weight on the abdomen than the shoulders 2361 01:58:24,496 --> 01:58:26,433 and certainly the punishment, 2362 01:58:26,499 --> 01:58:29,768 the fatigue that must be setting in on both of these men 2363 01:58:30,402 --> 01:58:31,638 will affect their technique. 2364 01:58:31,705 --> 01:58:33,173 There's no doubt about that. 2365 01:58:33,639 --> 01:58:36,977 [Ross] Jericho being loaded up and taken down in a suplex. 2366 01:58:37,576 --> 01:58:40,213 And The Rock reaching back, unorthodox cover. 2367 01:58:40,313 --> 01:58:43,450 And Jericho able, again, left shoulder this time 2368 01:58:43,516 --> 01:58:45,085 coming off the canvas. 2369 01:58:46,152 --> 01:58:48,621 Quite frankly, the referee was in excellent position 2370 01:58:48,688 --> 01:58:50,190 to look at those shoulders. 2371 01:58:50,757 --> 01:58:53,259 [Heyman] Well, he's an excellent referee. You don't think The Alliance 2372 01:58:53,326 --> 01:58:55,996 would have a slouch as one of our officials, do you? 2373 01:58:56,062 --> 01:58:57,630 [Ross] Like, Nick Patrick who got-- 2374 01:58:58,264 --> 01:59:01,134 paid for his sins tonight. 2375 01:59:01,201 --> 01:59:03,036 And over the top goes Jericho. 2376 01:59:03,303 --> 01:59:06,973 Jericho used that quickness and speed, got up a head of steam, 2377 01:59:07,107 --> 01:59:09,843 and then The Rock used it against the challenger. 2378 01:59:10,943 --> 01:59:14,014 That's one time where Jericho was too fast, too quick. 2379 01:59:14,447 --> 01:59:17,217 [crowd chattering and shouting] 2380 01:59:17,282 --> 01:59:20,019 [Ross] Jericho tossed back in the ring. 2381 01:59:20,120 --> 01:59:23,289 And this has been a very physical matchup. 2382 01:59:23,356 --> 01:59:26,192 There's another cover, and another near-fall. 2383 01:59:27,527 --> 01:59:31,865 Rock looking for covers in the somewhat uncharacteristic places 2384 01:59:32,098 --> 01:59:34,968 that we have normally seen The Rock look at, Paul. 2385 01:59:35,835 --> 01:59:39,105 [Heyman] Well, The Rock has certainly changed his game plan here. 2386 01:59:39,339 --> 01:59:42,776 The Rock now applying the pressure onto Y2J, 2387 01:59:42,976 --> 01:59:46,146 trying to slow the momentum of the challenger. 2388 01:59:46,212 --> 01:59:50,784 I have to admit, so far, solid game plan by both men. 2389 01:59:50,916 --> 01:59:54,888 [Ross] Absolutely. And one great advantage I think Jericho has over The Rock 2390 01:59:54,954 --> 01:59:57,824 in all due respect is that speed and quickness. 2391 01:59:57,924 --> 02:00:00,293 And this is one way where that whole advantage 2392 02:00:00,427 --> 02:00:01,561 is completely negated. 2393 02:00:01,695 --> 02:00:03,862 The Rock, the bigger, the stronger of the two. 2394 02:00:04,464 --> 02:00:07,834 Obviously the favorite, at least in most people's estimation, 2395 02:00:07,901 --> 02:00:09,501 going into this matchup. 2396 02:00:09,736 --> 02:00:13,406 [Heyman] I mean, for neither man to be advised by The Alliance, 2397 02:00:13,540 --> 02:00:15,442 and wrestles like a smart match, 2398 02:00:15,541 --> 02:00:17,143 I have to be impressed. 2399 02:00:18,911 --> 02:00:20,714 [Ross] The Rock using that reverse chinlock. 2400 02:00:20,780 --> 02:00:23,116 We are live in St. Louis, Missouri. 2401 02:00:23,215 --> 02:00:26,986 The Savvis Center completely sold out. This is No Mercy. 2402 02:00:27,053 --> 02:00:29,188 Jim Ross and Paul Heyman here at ringside. 2403 02:00:29,489 --> 02:00:33,293 The Rock and Chris Jericho competing for the WCW title. 2404 02:00:33,358 --> 02:00:35,728 And still to come, yet another main event. 2405 02:00:35,862 --> 02:00:40,333 Stone Cold, RVD, Kurt Angle in a Triple Threat match 2406 02:00:40,467 --> 02:00:44,771 for the WWE title, and it will be no disqualifications. 2407 02:00:45,170 --> 02:00:49,275 And you just got to wonder what Mr. McMahon meant when he said 2408 02:00:49,342 --> 02:00:52,077 when he got here earlier, "I'm here to make an impact." 2409 02:00:52,144 --> 02:00:56,215 [Heyman] I don't like Vince McMahon, I don't trust Vince McMahon, 2410 02:00:56,482 --> 02:01:00,887 and quite frankly, I'm worried about what Vince McMahon 2411 02:01:00,954 --> 02:01:02,688 may have in mind tonight. 2412 02:01:03,322 --> 02:01:05,491 [Ross] Jericho fighting back up. He's trying to relive that pressure. 2413 02:01:05,558 --> 02:01:08,327 Got back to his vertical base, going downstairs, 2414 02:01:08,495 --> 02:01:10,964 and then caught Rock with a forearm into the jaw. 2415 02:01:11,630 --> 02:01:13,665 Jericho-- Oh, Jericho took a chance. 2416 02:01:15,168 --> 02:01:16,268 And Rock now… 2417 02:01:17,570 --> 02:01:22,308 catapulting Jericho nose first into the top turnbuckle 2418 02:01:22,375 --> 02:01:26,012 then almost beheading the challenger with a big time clothesline. 2419 02:01:26,513 --> 02:01:29,682 The 6'5 WCW champion, The Rock, 2420 02:01:30,849 --> 02:01:33,987 slowly beginning or at least it would seem, Paul, 2421 02:01:34,120 --> 02:01:37,056 to distance himself offensively from the challenger. 2422 02:01:37,123 --> 02:01:39,992 [Heyman] Well, this is the time to wear down Jericho. 2423 02:01:40,160 --> 02:01:43,830 The Rock needs now to take Jericho apart 2424 02:01:43,929 --> 02:01:45,264 and go for the pin. 2425 02:01:45,932 --> 02:01:47,534 [Ross] Rock has weakened Jericho, 2426 02:01:47,666 --> 02:01:49,501 perhaps setting him up for The Rock Bottom. 2427 02:01:49,635 --> 02:01:51,004 A hard right hand. 2428 02:01:51,070 --> 02:01:53,005 There has been some spirited dialogue, 2429 02:01:53,173 --> 02:01:56,209 some unusual and unique physicality 2430 02:01:56,276 --> 02:01:59,144 between these two men leading into this matchup. 2431 02:02:00,847 --> 02:02:04,150 And again, The Rock looking for that superplex, 2432 02:02:04,284 --> 02:02:07,620 but Jericho trying to fight out of it, and he better. 2433 02:02:09,422 --> 02:02:11,558 He shoved him off the turnbuckle. 2434 02:02:12,392 --> 02:02:13,425 And now Jericho, 2435 02:02:14,326 --> 02:02:15,929 Jericho up on top. 2436 02:02:17,130 --> 02:02:20,400 And Jericho scores with the missile dropkick. 2437 02:02:20,967 --> 02:02:22,367 The challenger scores. 2438 02:02:22,634 --> 02:02:25,672 Unfortunate for him he landed on his gut, 2439 02:02:25,737 --> 02:02:29,008 unable to capitalize in any kind of pinning predicament. 2440 02:02:29,107 --> 02:02:30,677 -Three. -[Ross] If nothing else, 2441 02:02:30,742 --> 02:02:32,779 the arm's not even draped over the champion. 2442 02:02:32,879 --> 02:02:36,382 And again, the referee utilizing the ten count. 2443 02:02:37,784 --> 02:02:40,286 -Six. -[Heyman] Charles Robinson up to six. 2444 02:02:40,687 --> 02:02:42,989 -Seven. -[Ross] Had a nine count earlier. 2445 02:02:43,255 --> 02:02:45,657 The Rock is up. That breaks the count. 2446 02:02:45,791 --> 02:02:47,794 He'll start over, will the referee. 2447 02:02:48,894 --> 02:02:50,295 And now Jericho is up. 2448 02:02:54,032 --> 02:02:55,668 Rock, got a right hand block. 2449 02:02:55,869 --> 02:02:57,704 Another right hand of Jericho. 2450 02:02:57,837 --> 02:03:00,572 The challenger now beating the champion first to the punch. 2451 02:03:02,842 --> 02:03:04,943 Reverse elbow again by Jericho. 2452 02:03:05,111 --> 02:03:06,880 He's got that little half step 2453 02:03:07,013 --> 02:03:09,648 of quickness advantage on the champion it would seem. 2454 02:03:09,749 --> 02:03:11,217 And a swinging neckbreaker. 2455 02:03:11,284 --> 02:03:15,221 The Rock tried to get out of it, but Jericho got enough of it. 2456 02:03:15,355 --> 02:03:17,891 And then hurricanrana. 2457 02:03:18,023 --> 02:03:21,126 Reaching for-- It could be-- Oh, man. That was close. 2458 02:03:21,227 --> 02:03:25,365 [Heyman] Chris Jericho, a half second away from realizing his dreams, 2459 02:03:25,431 --> 02:03:27,599 from shutting up the critics, 2460 02:03:28,000 --> 02:03:31,871 to proving to everyone that he's not a choke artist. 2461 02:03:31,938 --> 02:03:36,643 Chris Jericho, a half second away from being the WCW champion. 2462 02:03:36,709 --> 02:03:38,710 [Ross] I don't know how anyone in their right mind 2463 02:03:38,777 --> 02:03:42,882 like to start an argument with you to call Chris Jericho a choke artist. 2464 02:03:43,081 --> 02:03:45,951 As talented, as courageous as he has been, 2465 02:03:46,085 --> 02:03:50,790 fighting through all the adversities since coming from WCW into the WWE, 2466 02:03:50,990 --> 02:03:54,727 he wasn't welcome here with open arms, yet he persevered, 2467 02:03:54,928 --> 02:03:58,764 and he is here tonight for the opportunity of a lifetime. 2468 02:03:58,897 --> 02:04:01,500 And The Rock looking for that clothesline. Wait a minute! 2469 02:04:01,634 --> 02:04:03,536 Jericho with a Rock Bottom! 2470 02:04:03,603 --> 02:04:05,004 [crowd roaring] 2471 02:04:05,103 --> 02:04:08,407 [Ross] Man, what-- Does Jericho wanna beat The Rock 2472 02:04:08,473 --> 02:04:09,842 with a Rock Bottom? 2473 02:04:11,344 --> 02:04:15,548 Jericho, Lionsault, he hit the Lionsault. 2474 02:04:15,882 --> 02:04:18,851 Jericho's got the leg hooked! And-- but, no! 2475 02:04:18,918 --> 02:04:21,321 -My God! -[crowd roaring] 2476 02:04:22,355 --> 02:04:26,358 [Heyman] Okay. I'll call it now, and I'm in my right mind! 2477 02:04:26,491 --> 02:04:31,130 Jericho is choke artist! He couldn't put The Rock away! 2478 02:04:31,297 --> 02:04:35,335 This was Jericho's moment, this was Jericho's chance, 2479 02:04:35,401 --> 02:04:37,437 This was Jericho's time, 2480 02:04:37,536 --> 02:04:41,473 and Jericho could not put The Rock away! 2481 02:04:41,540 --> 02:04:43,910 And I'm not trying to start an argument, J.R. 2482 02:04:43,977 --> 02:04:46,245 I'm just calling it like I see it. 2483 02:04:46,446 --> 02:04:48,313 [Ross] Jericho picking himself back up. 2484 02:04:48,380 --> 02:04:51,918 But The Rock, damaged goods from his own Rock Bottom, 2485 02:04:52,451 --> 02:04:53,853 from the Lionsault. 2486 02:04:54,554 --> 02:04:56,621 And Jericho, what's he gonna do now? 2487 02:04:56,955 --> 02:04:59,291 Seemingly, like almost measuring The Rock. 2488 02:04:59,625 --> 02:05:02,394 And that modified bulldog down. 2489 02:05:02,527 --> 02:05:05,063 And The Rock, the WCW champion, 2490 02:05:05,330 --> 02:05:09,168 the incomparable Rock on his back and… 2491 02:05:09,335 --> 02:05:10,570 [Heyman] Oh. You don't think? 2492 02:05:10,702 --> 02:05:13,473 [Ross] And now, it is starting to get personal here. 2493 02:05:14,540 --> 02:05:15,875 Jericho… 2494 02:05:16,142 --> 02:05:19,712 throwing his elbow pad in The Rock's face. 2495 02:05:20,780 --> 02:05:22,714 This is the People's Elbow. 2496 02:05:23,715 --> 02:05:27,987 And the Jericho Elbow did not prove fruitful. 2497 02:05:28,187 --> 02:05:32,458 The frustration all over the face of Y2J. 2498 02:05:32,558 --> 02:05:34,326 [Heyman] Oh, Lord. A leverage takedown. 2499 02:05:34,460 --> 02:05:37,730 Jericho got that knee wrench. That is a dangerous takedown. 2500 02:05:37,830 --> 02:05:42,468 And The Rock now looking for the Sharpshooter and finds it. 2501 02:05:42,602 --> 02:05:43,702 [crowd roaring] 2502 02:05:43,936 --> 02:05:46,906 [Ross] The Sharpshooter made famous by one Canadian 2503 02:05:47,040 --> 02:05:48,708 now applied to another. 2504 02:05:50,076 --> 02:05:51,677 The Rock reaching in. 2505 02:05:51,844 --> 02:05:53,746 Jericho, look at his face! 2506 02:05:53,946 --> 02:05:56,281 That tells the story better than we can. 2507 02:05:56,715 --> 02:05:58,351 The Rock reaching down. 2508 02:05:58,518 --> 02:06:00,820 [Heyman] Jericho reaching for the rope. 2509 02:06:00,952 --> 02:06:04,057 Jericho is a long, long ways away. 2510 02:06:04,690 --> 02:06:08,460 Jericho's dream is slipping through his fingers. 2511 02:06:09,262 --> 02:06:11,196 [Ross] The Rock with a Sharpshooter. 2512 02:06:11,531 --> 02:06:14,232 And Jericho, he can't be long. 2513 02:06:14,634 --> 02:06:17,170 He can't be long for this matchup. 2514 02:06:17,269 --> 02:06:19,472 Jericho still too far. 2515 02:06:19,571 --> 02:06:22,708 He's inches but now Jericho into the ropes. 2516 02:06:22,808 --> 02:06:23,875 And it's interesting, 2517 02:06:23,976 --> 02:06:25,978 we got some of our fans booing, 2518 02:06:26,079 --> 02:06:27,513 some of our fans are cheering. 2519 02:06:27,980 --> 02:06:31,517 This crowd really divided between these two men it would seem. 2520 02:06:32,884 --> 02:06:37,056 [Heyman] Boy, Chris Jericho's dreams are fading fast. 2521 02:06:37,389 --> 02:06:40,992 Chris Jericho so desperately, desperately 2522 02:06:41,861 --> 02:06:43,362 wants to be… 2523 02:06:44,830 --> 02:06:47,967 [Ross] I find this most interesting here. 2524 02:06:48,733 --> 02:06:51,471 The Rock-- I mean, there's no mystery. 2525 02:06:51,838 --> 02:06:53,673 The Spanish announce table is-- 2526 02:06:54,373 --> 02:06:57,375 seems to got a bullseye on it night in and night out. 2527 02:06:59,879 --> 02:07:04,450 This match has been pretty scientific, pretty clean, 2528 02:07:04,517 --> 02:07:07,018 up until those-- just moments ago. 2529 02:07:07,085 --> 02:07:09,655 And now, it's starting to degenerate here. 2530 02:07:10,388 --> 02:07:11,590 [Heyman] Oh, man. 2531 02:07:12,157 --> 02:07:15,228 Oh, man, J.R., this does not look good to me. 2532 02:07:15,294 --> 02:07:16,996 [Ross] And Jericho's getting a break 2533 02:07:17,096 --> 02:07:20,232 that this match is not being counted out or maybe not. 2534 02:07:20,333 --> 02:07:21,867 [Heyman] I don't know! 2535 02:07:22,067 --> 02:07:23,436 [crowd roaring] 2536 02:07:23,635 --> 02:07:26,339 [Ross] God Almighty. God Almighty the impact. 2537 02:07:28,840 --> 02:07:32,077 [Ross] You can sit here and you see two human beings 2538 02:07:32,144 --> 02:07:33,879 put their body through this. 2539 02:07:34,413 --> 02:07:35,815 Jericho… 2540 02:07:36,281 --> 02:07:40,286 I mean, I have seen some impact on the announce tables, 2541 02:07:40,385 --> 02:07:43,255 but that ranks right up there with any I've ever seen. 2542 02:07:43,321 --> 02:07:47,026 And Paul and I just six feet away from this, 2543 02:07:47,093 --> 02:07:50,362 and this is-- this is some sick carnage. 2544 02:07:51,630 --> 02:07:55,634 [Heyman] The Rock just drilled Y2J 2545 02:07:55,701 --> 02:07:58,337 right through the Spanish announce table. 2546 02:07:58,404 --> 02:08:01,174 [Ross] The Rock back in the ring breaking the count. 2547 02:08:01,307 --> 02:08:03,776 And quite frankly, referee Charles Robinson 2548 02:08:03,843 --> 02:08:05,443 very liberal with his count. 2549 02:08:05,510 --> 02:08:06,978 And listen to this impact. 2550 02:08:07,045 --> 02:08:09,315 [audience cheering] 2551 02:08:09,382 --> 02:08:11,317 Lots of fans in the background. 2552 02:08:12,317 --> 02:08:13,686 Flashbulbs going off. 2553 02:08:14,353 --> 02:08:18,857 That was some serious career-shortening impact. 2554 02:08:19,392 --> 02:08:24,597 [Heyman] Man, this war for the WCW title has gotten so 2555 02:08:24,830 --> 02:08:27,633 very, very personal. 2556 02:08:27,767 --> 02:08:29,101 [Ross] And The Rock 2557 02:08:29,235 --> 02:08:33,138 measuring a helpless Y2J with that right hand. 2558 02:08:33,272 --> 02:08:36,642 Jericho forced right back into the ring, 2559 02:08:36,709 --> 02:08:40,612 and now you got to think or assume that The Rock sees the remnants 2560 02:08:40,679 --> 02:08:43,648 of the People's Elbow used against him. 2561 02:08:43,715 --> 02:08:46,751 You got to think, Paul, perhaps this is academic here. 2562 02:08:46,818 --> 02:08:50,322 The Rock poised and ready to unleash 2563 02:08:50,455 --> 02:08:53,092 what we would assume to be the Rock Bottom. 2564 02:08:55,294 --> 02:08:58,664 And read-- read The Rock's lips, "Come on, get up." 2565 02:09:00,266 --> 02:09:03,169 And Jericho walking right into it, 2566 02:09:03,236 --> 02:09:04,269 but Jericho 2567 02:09:04,971 --> 02:09:07,572 got that first elbow right on the temple I think, 2568 02:09:08,406 --> 02:09:11,477 came back with two more, but too little, too late! 2569 02:09:11,576 --> 02:09:14,914 [crowd roaring] 2570 02:09:15,647 --> 02:09:18,951 [Ross] Too little, too late for Y2J! 2571 02:09:20,119 --> 02:09:21,621 And now The Rock, 2572 02:09:22,254 --> 02:09:24,190 the innovator of the 2573 02:09:24,389 --> 02:09:27,192 most electrifying move in sports entertainment, 2574 02:09:29,161 --> 02:09:30,596 the People's Elbow! 2575 02:09:30,663 --> 02:09:32,865 [Heyman] Oh, no, Jericho, with the reverse! 2576 02:09:33,398 --> 02:09:34,634 Walls of Jericho! 2577 02:09:34,700 --> 02:09:36,102 [Ross] Jericho lying in wait, 2578 02:09:37,036 --> 02:09:39,571 and there's the walls, The Walls of-- 2579 02:09:39,739 --> 02:09:42,340 How? How long can The Rock sustain this? 2580 02:09:42,407 --> 02:09:46,879 [Heyman] Out of nowhere, and Y2J is a tap away 2581 02:09:46,946 --> 02:09:49,281 from achieving his life-long dream! 2582 02:09:49,915 --> 02:09:52,451 [Ross] Jericho can't lock his hands but he-- 2583 02:09:52,518 --> 02:09:54,553 The Rock's trying to roll on one shoulder, 2584 02:09:54,620 --> 02:09:57,623 but the pain is there, the punishment is there! 2585 02:09:57,990 --> 02:10:00,558 Will the title be there for Y2J?! 2586 02:10:02,061 --> 02:10:05,364 The Rock is… a gut check. 2587 02:10:05,464 --> 02:10:07,266 [Heyman] The Rock can't reach the ropes! 2588 02:10:07,333 --> 02:10:09,402 [crowd roaring] 2589 02:10:09,735 --> 02:10:13,105 [Ross] And Jericho pulling The Rock to the center of the ring, 2590 02:10:13,172 --> 02:10:14,973 and that might spell the end 2591 02:10:15,508 --> 02:10:18,611 for The Rock's reign as WCW champion. 2592 02:10:18,678 --> 02:10:21,280 [Heyman] Y2J is moments away. 2593 02:10:21,714 --> 02:10:23,715 -[Ross] Hey, wait a minute. -[Heyman] It's Stephanie! 2594 02:10:23,782 --> 02:10:26,318 [Ross] Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley just threw a chair in the ring. 2595 02:10:28,219 --> 02:10:29,855 Oh, Jericho going for Stephanie. 2596 02:10:30,589 --> 02:10:31,924 I think she avoided it. 2597 02:10:33,125 --> 02:10:34,559 I'm not so sure, but 2598 02:10:34,960 --> 02:10:36,495 a DDT by The Rock. 2599 02:10:36,696 --> 02:10:38,531 Stephanie doesn't like either one of these people. 2600 02:10:38,597 --> 02:10:41,767 Both these men humiliated her last week on SmackDown. 2601 02:10:42,835 --> 02:10:45,670 And now we see that Stephanie is cheering for The Rock. 2602 02:10:45,771 --> 02:10:46,638 Rocky! Rocky! 2603 02:10:48,406 --> 02:10:52,044 I don't get it. Wait a minute! Stephanie got it! 2604 02:10:53,045 --> 02:10:55,414 The Rock bringing in the princess! 2605 02:10:56,415 --> 02:10:57,415 [Heyman] No, no, no! 2606 02:10:57,482 --> 02:10:59,518 It's The Billion Dollar Princess! 2607 02:11:00,385 --> 02:11:04,255 [Ross] The Rock Bottom on Stephanie! 2608 02:11:06,659 --> 02:11:08,160 Oh, wait a minute, from Jericho, 2609 02:11:08,227 --> 02:11:10,996 full nelson face first onto the chair! 2610 02:11:12,231 --> 02:11:14,666 Rock's face bounced off that steel chair! 2611 02:11:14,733 --> 02:11:16,902 Jericho shoving the chair out of the ring! 2612 02:11:17,068 --> 02:11:18,637 Jericho's got the leg hook! 2613 02:11:18,704 --> 02:11:21,874 -Stephanie is down! -[Heyman] One… two… three! 2614 02:11:21,941 --> 02:11:23,509 -[bell ringing] -[crowd roaring] 2615 02:11:23,608 --> 02:11:26,277 [Ross] I can't believe it! I can't believe it! 2616 02:11:26,344 --> 02:11:29,682 [Howard] The winner of this match and new 2617 02:11:29,882 --> 02:11:32,617 WCW champion, 2618 02:11:32,785 --> 02:11:35,254 Chris Jericho. 2619 02:11:35,487 --> 02:11:38,624 [Ross] Chris Jericho is the WCW champion! 2620 02:11:38,790 --> 02:11:40,793 ["Break the Walls Down" playing] 2621 02:11:40,893 --> 02:11:43,629 Chris Jericho has damn sure 2622 02:11:43,728 --> 02:11:45,397 won the big one. 2623 02:11:46,065 --> 02:11:48,067 And Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, 2624 02:11:48,768 --> 02:11:51,269 I have no idea what 2625 02:11:51,504 --> 02:11:53,873 she had on her mind when she came down here. 2626 02:11:54,005 --> 02:11:56,674 We know that she hates Jericho, 2627 02:11:56,976 --> 02:12:00,312 but there's no love lost with Stephanie and The Rock either. 2628 02:12:01,580 --> 02:12:04,549 [Heyman] This is Stephanie's worst nightmare come true. 2629 02:12:04,784 --> 02:12:08,987 Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley is directly responsible 2630 02:12:09,054 --> 02:12:13,125 for Y2J winning the WCW title! 2631 02:12:13,659 --> 02:12:18,196 [Ross] Can you believe the irony of Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley 2632 02:12:18,431 --> 02:12:20,532 who despises Y2J, 2633 02:12:20,799 --> 02:12:24,837 inadvertently, indirectly helping Jericho 2634 02:12:25,004 --> 02:12:26,739 win the WCW title? 2635 02:12:27,572 --> 02:12:28,674 If Stephanie had not been here-- 2636 02:12:29,008 --> 02:12:30,776 Uh-oh, The Rock got that chair. 2637 02:12:30,875 --> 02:12:32,445 ["Break the Walls Down" playing] 2638 02:12:32,510 --> 02:12:34,446 Yeah, we don't know how this would have ended 2639 02:12:34,513 --> 02:12:36,214 without Stephanie's involvement, 2640 02:12:36,882 --> 02:12:38,983 but I think I know how this is going to end. 2641 02:12:39,485 --> 02:12:41,053 [Heyman] Let him have it, Rock! 2642 02:12:41,187 --> 02:12:42,955 Smash Jericho 2643 02:12:43,222 --> 02:12:45,958 right across the head with that chair! 2644 02:12:46,058 --> 02:12:48,027 This is the side of The Rock 2645 02:12:48,326 --> 02:12:50,196 I have been waiting to see 2646 02:12:50,295 --> 02:12:52,063 for a long, long time. 2647 02:12:53,299 --> 02:12:54,433 Here it comes! 2648 02:12:54,967 --> 02:12:57,570 [Ross] This one could-- it's gonna be a rough ride here. 2649 02:12:59,638 --> 02:13:01,206 -[music fades out] -[crowd cheering] 2650 02:13:01,574 --> 02:13:05,844 [Ross] Rock, Jericho… eyes locked. 2651 02:13:07,213 --> 02:13:11,683 Crowd silent, anticipating The Rock's next move. 2652 02:13:12,084 --> 02:13:14,119 [crowd chatter] 2653 02:13:14,652 --> 02:13:17,022 [crowd chattering and shouting] 2654 02:13:24,096 --> 02:13:26,264 [Ross] The Rock presenting Jericho, 2655 02:13:27,665 --> 02:13:29,969 with, I hate to say, the smoking gun 2656 02:13:31,237 --> 02:13:33,339 that The Rock got slammed on 2657 02:13:33,839 --> 02:13:35,674 that Stephanie brought into the ring. 2658 02:13:35,741 --> 02:13:39,512 That's a hell of a lot of class and professionalism by The Rock. 2659 02:13:39,577 --> 02:13:42,548 Like him or not, Paul, that's a lot of class, 2660 02:13:42,615 --> 02:13:44,316 but the bottom line here 2661 02:13:44,383 --> 02:13:49,187 is that Chris Jericho has finally won the big match. 2662 02:13:49,254 --> 02:13:53,125 Chris Jericho is the WCW champion. 2663 02:13:53,459 --> 02:13:55,995 [Heyman] This is the worst day 2664 02:13:56,128 --> 02:13:59,464 in the life of The Billion Dollar Princess. 2665 02:13:59,531 --> 02:14:01,901 [Ross] Can you imagine how Stephanie's going to react 2666 02:14:01,967 --> 02:14:05,737 when she realizes that she and she alone 2667 02:14:05,804 --> 02:14:10,308 has helped Y2J become the WCW champion? 2668 02:14:11,844 --> 02:14:15,481 And there may be a bigger issue in the long haul 2669 02:14:15,580 --> 02:14:19,050 because The Rock is not gonna be too pleased 2670 02:14:19,117 --> 02:14:22,087 when he goes back to look at this video tape as well. 2671 02:14:23,755 --> 02:14:27,425 [Heyman] I can't believe it. I just can't believe it. 2672 02:14:31,163 --> 02:14:35,134 [Ross] There's a shot of Mr. McMahon's dressing room. 2673 02:14:36,902 --> 02:14:38,237 He is in there. What… 2674 02:14:38,337 --> 02:14:40,472 What impact will he make 2675 02:14:41,440 --> 02:14:42,575 tonight. 2676 02:14:42,840 --> 02:14:45,611 I can't believe your Billion Dollar Princess 2677 02:14:45,678 --> 02:14:48,880 really stepped in it and tracked it right into the house. 2678 02:14:50,415 --> 02:14:52,116 ["Click Click Boom" playing] 2679 02:14:52,183 --> 02:14:54,853 [Ross] Well, folks, the time is here. 2680 02:14:56,155 --> 02:15:00,659 No disqualification. What impact will Mr. McMahon make? 2681 02:15:01,059 --> 02:15:03,195 Can Stone Cold retain his title? 2682 02:15:03,429 --> 02:15:06,565 Is RVD on his own? I think so. 2683 02:15:08,500 --> 02:15:10,436 [Stone Cold] RVD, you know, when I was gone, I watched you. 2684 02:15:11,036 --> 02:15:13,806 I watched you give advice to members of The Alliance. 2685 02:15:13,906 --> 02:15:16,976 You tried to take them under your wing like "Stone Cold" Steve Austin did. 2686 02:15:17,442 --> 02:15:18,710 You tried to be a leader… 2687 02:15:18,911 --> 02:15:22,181 [WCW Superstars] RVD! RVD! RVD! 2688 02:15:22,281 --> 02:15:24,849 RVD! RVD! 2689 02:15:25,150 --> 02:15:27,186 'Cause Stone Cold Steve Austin is back. 2690 02:15:27,318 --> 02:15:29,154 [Heyman] Stone Cold Steve Austin 2691 02:15:29,388 --> 02:15:33,125 has regained the WWE title! 2692 02:15:33,325 --> 02:15:37,896 [Stone Cold] I'm back to take these men and women under my wing. 2693 02:15:38,297 --> 02:15:40,331 I got a piece of advice for you, RVD. 2694 02:15:40,432 --> 02:15:42,601 I want you to keep your feet on the ground 2695 02:15:42,668 --> 02:15:46,271 and keep reaching for the stars. You got a lot of future. 2696 02:15:46,405 --> 02:15:48,072 You got a lot of potential. 2697 02:15:48,406 --> 02:15:51,242 [Michael] Mick Foley's back on SmackDown! 2698 02:15:51,309 --> 02:15:55,347 [Mick] You see it turns out that Linda McMahon thought that I… 2699 02:15:55,414 --> 02:15:57,415 I would make a pretty good choice 2700 02:15:57,549 --> 02:16:00,619 as your new WWE commissioner. 2701 02:16:00,786 --> 02:16:02,855 [crowd cheering] 2702 02:16:03,187 --> 02:16:04,822 [Mick] But I'll tell you what. 2703 02:16:04,889 --> 02:16:09,260 The fact is that I like to give the fans the best damn main events 2704 02:16:09,327 --> 02:16:10,696 that I possibly can. 2705 02:16:10,795 --> 02:16:14,833 What I'm talking about in No Mercy is a Triple Threat, 2706 02:16:14,900 --> 02:16:18,870 Kurt Angle, Stone Cold, and RVD. 2707 02:16:19,638 --> 02:16:22,241 So I guess, RVD, it's all up to you. 2708 02:16:22,307 --> 02:16:24,509 What's it going to be, boy? 2709 02:16:24,643 --> 02:16:28,080 Yes or no? 2710 02:16:28,446 --> 02:16:32,717 [Rob] Far be it for me to ignore the advice of our leader, 2711 02:16:32,785 --> 02:16:34,787 "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. 2712 02:16:35,421 --> 02:16:37,589 I know when you're talking about me, 2713 02:16:37,690 --> 02:16:40,458 you do not want me to pass up this opportunity. 2714 02:16:40,859 --> 02:16:41,959 I'm in. 2715 02:16:43,761 --> 02:16:46,764 [Stone Cold] RVD you are either with me 2716 02:16:46,832 --> 02:16:48,466 or you are against me. 2717 02:16:48,767 --> 02:16:50,601 [Ross] Both men are down. Austin and Angle were in. 2718 02:16:51,235 --> 02:16:52,671 Hey, wait a minute. There's Rob Van Dam. 2719 02:16:53,172 --> 02:16:55,673 Van Dam going up. Who's he going after? 2720 02:16:56,108 --> 02:16:57,109 [Heyman] Whoa! 2721 02:16:57,175 --> 02:17:00,111 It wasn't Austin RVD hit, it was Kurt Angle. 2722 02:17:00,212 --> 02:17:03,281 [Heyman] Rob Van Dam has won this match 2723 02:17:03,348 --> 02:17:05,617 for Stone Cold Steve Austin. 2724 02:17:05,950 --> 02:17:08,153 -We're here to celebrate RVD. -[cheering] 2725 02:17:08,587 --> 02:17:11,457 When he hit Kurt Angle with the five-star frog splash, 2726 02:17:11,789 --> 02:17:15,794 Wham, he proved to Stone Cold Steve Austin 2727 02:17:15,860 --> 02:17:18,831 without a shadow of a doubt, he's on my side, 2728 02:17:19,163 --> 02:17:22,100 and when that man walks through that door, 2729 02:17:22,200 --> 02:17:25,471 we're gonna celebrate that little bastard right here tonight. 2730 02:17:25,537 --> 02:17:27,405 [WCW Superstars] Yeah! 2731 02:17:27,473 --> 02:17:29,907 -I enjoyed meeting with you, dude. -[man] Yeah. 2732 02:17:30,876 --> 02:17:33,244 I felt it was surprisingly well. 2733 02:17:33,312 --> 02:17:34,813 Hey, you're all right. 2734 02:17:36,280 --> 02:17:37,716 [Michael] Who was in the limo? 2735 02:17:38,082 --> 02:17:41,153 Kurt Angle, Triple Threat, you and me, put it up. 2736 02:17:41,286 --> 02:17:43,288 The WWE title stays right with us. 2737 02:17:44,089 --> 02:17:46,525 Man, I'm so proud of you. You mean the world to me. 2738 02:17:46,824 --> 02:17:49,061 [Michael] That limo that RVD was in is still here. 2739 02:17:50,062 --> 02:17:51,330 [Heyman] Oh my God. 2740 02:17:51,996 --> 02:17:53,132 Not him. 2741 02:17:54,432 --> 02:17:55,700 Not him. 2742 02:17:56,769 --> 02:17:59,671 [Stone Cold] RVD, you are either with me, 2743 02:17:59,737 --> 02:18:01,340 or you are against me. 2744 02:18:01,806 --> 02:18:03,574 [Michael] He's setting him up. The Ankle Lock is in! 2745 02:18:03,708 --> 02:18:06,178 -The Ankle Lock is in! -[Heyman] He's gonna break Van Dam's leg! 2746 02:18:06,244 --> 02:18:08,714 [Michael] It's Austin! Stone Cold attacking Kurt Angle! 2747 02:18:09,047 --> 02:18:11,617 -The paranoid WWE champion. -[Heyman] Stunner. 2748 02:18:11,682 --> 02:18:13,451 [Michael] The Stunner to Kurt Angle. 2749 02:18:13,618 --> 02:18:16,788 Wait a minute, Stone Cold tossing RVD out of the ring. 2750 02:18:16,855 --> 02:18:20,191 [Heyman] It is on now! Van Dam thrown from the ring! 2751 02:18:20,259 --> 02:18:23,594 [Michael] Angle countered, Angle Slam to Austin! 2752 02:18:23,728 --> 02:18:26,965 -Angle Slam! -[Heyman] Austin down, Angle down! 2753 02:18:27,165 --> 02:18:28,933 [Michael] But Rob Van Dam is going up! 2754 02:18:29,066 --> 02:18:30,803 [Heyman] Who's he gonna hit? 2755 02:18:32,037 --> 02:18:33,905 -[Heyman] No! -[Michael] He hit Austin! 2756 02:18:34,072 --> 02:18:36,808 Rob Van Dam frog splashed Austin! 2757 02:18:37,175 --> 02:18:39,311 Hey, it's Mr. McMahon! 2758 02:18:39,411 --> 02:18:43,882 [Heyman] What did Vince McMahon say to RVD in that limo? 2759 02:18:43,949 --> 02:18:47,820 [Michael] What role is Mr. McMahon gonna play Sunday at No Mercy? 2760 02:18:50,956 --> 02:18:53,859 ["Medal" playing] 2761 02:18:54,026 --> 02:18:57,196 [crowd cheering] 2762 02:18:58,297 --> 02:19:01,600 [Ross] Fans on their feet for the Olympian, 2763 02:19:02,634 --> 02:19:04,036 for Kurt Angle. 2764 02:19:13,545 --> 02:19:14,546 [bell ringing] 2765 02:19:14,645 --> 02:19:17,482 [Howard] The following contest scheduled for one fall 2766 02:19:17,548 --> 02:19:19,584 is the Triple Threat match 2767 02:19:19,651 --> 02:19:22,688 for the World Wrestling Entertainment Championship. 2768 02:19:22,855 --> 02:19:26,691 In this contest there is no disqualification. 2769 02:19:26,992 --> 02:19:29,661 In the ring from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2770 02:19:29,928 --> 02:19:32,197 weighing 237 pounds, 2771 02:19:32,698 --> 02:19:34,733 Kurt Angle. 2772 02:19:34,799 --> 02:19:37,436 [Ross] A lot of unanswered questions going in this matchup. 2773 02:19:38,303 --> 02:19:40,905 What will the no disqualification stipulation mean? 2774 02:19:41,473 --> 02:19:43,307 What impact will Mr. McMahon have? 2775 02:19:43,775 --> 02:19:46,144 Will RVD just be in business for himself? 2776 02:19:46,511 --> 02:19:49,448 The one thing we do know, Kurt Angle is here to regain 2777 02:19:49,615 --> 02:19:52,117 what he got screwed out of two weeks ago. 2778 02:19:52,184 --> 02:19:54,953 ["Dam-Nation" playing] 2779 02:19:55,087 --> 02:19:57,222 [Howard] Representing The Alliance, 2780 02:19:57,389 --> 02:19:59,424 weighing 230 pounds, 2781 02:19:59,491 --> 02:20:03,929 the World Wrestling Entertainment Hardcore Champion, 2782 02:20:03,996 --> 02:20:06,832 -Rob Van Dam. -[crowd] Rob Van Dam. 2783 02:20:06,899 --> 02:20:11,235 [Heyman] In ECW, we call Rob Van Dam Mr. Pay-Per-View, 2784 02:20:11,303 --> 02:20:13,238 a clutch player, 2785 02:20:13,305 --> 02:20:16,375 a man that comes through in the big event. 2786 02:20:16,475 --> 02:20:18,944 The WWE Hardcore champion. 2787 02:20:19,912 --> 02:20:22,814 And this match is for all the marbles. 2788 02:20:23,777 --> 02:20:25,850 [Ross] No disqualifications in this matchup. 2789 02:20:26,885 --> 02:20:29,855 Senior WWE referee Earl Hebner assigned to this match, 2790 02:20:30,021 --> 02:20:33,091 Van Dam, Angle in the ring as we wait perhaps 2791 02:20:33,158 --> 02:20:36,228 for arguably the greatest WWE champion of all time. 2792 02:20:36,728 --> 02:20:38,864 ["Venomous" playing] 2793 02:20:38,964 --> 02:20:42,067 [crowd cheering] 2794 02:20:42,167 --> 02:20:44,569 [Howard] Representing The Alliance, 2795 02:20:44,670 --> 02:20:47,506 weighing 252 pounds, 2796 02:20:47,606 --> 02:20:50,642 the World Wrestling Entertainment Champion, 2797 02:20:50,909 --> 02:20:54,246 "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. 2798 02:20:54,313 --> 02:20:57,749 [Ross] You can almost see the wheels turning in Austin's 2799 02:20:57,815 --> 02:20:59,717 demented, psychotic mind. 2800 02:21:00,351 --> 02:21:02,220 How is this one going to play out? 2801 02:21:02,955 --> 02:21:05,157 Will RVD be there to help me 2802 02:21:05,223 --> 02:21:08,060 as Austin just saluted one of our fans. 2803 02:21:11,964 --> 02:21:15,333 Kurt Angle loves to compete. 2804 02:21:16,635 --> 02:21:18,537 Angle has been battered and bruised, 2805 02:21:18,737 --> 02:21:22,574 screwed out of the WWE title, as Austin intimidating the cameraman, 2806 02:21:22,641 --> 02:21:25,277 but Austin's not going to intimidate Kurt Angle, 2807 02:21:25,344 --> 02:21:28,246 and I don't think he's gonna intimidate RVD. 2808 02:21:29,948 --> 02:21:33,985 It's gonna be interesting to see what side of the room RVD hangs his hat. 2809 02:21:35,252 --> 02:21:38,924 [Heyman] Sunday Night, October 21st, 2001, 2810 02:21:39,056 --> 02:21:41,026 a No Mercy pay-per-view 2811 02:21:41,092 --> 02:21:43,462 live from St. Louis, Missouri. 2812 02:21:43,528 --> 02:21:47,099 Three men will compete for one championship, 2813 02:21:47,164 --> 02:21:51,336 but only one man can emerge as the WWE champion. 2814 02:21:51,403 --> 02:21:55,507 Will it be Austin, RVD, or Kurt Angle? 2815 02:21:55,574 --> 02:21:59,411 [Ross] Austin told RVD Thursday Night on UPN SmackDown, 2816 02:21:59,478 --> 02:22:02,214 "You're either with me or you're against me." 2817 02:22:03,648 --> 02:22:05,350 And Kurt Angle… 2818 02:22:05,650 --> 02:22:07,985 Look out! Oh, Angle, with a German suplex… 2819 02:22:08,053 --> 02:22:09,253 [bell ringing] 2820 02:22:09,321 --> 02:22:13,324 [Ross] …on Austin. The German on RVD and Kurt Angle. 2821 02:22:13,925 --> 02:22:16,895 Oh, man, another shot on Austin, taking Austin down. 2822 02:22:17,029 --> 02:22:19,931 The belly-to-belly overhead on Kurt Angle. 2823 02:22:20,065 --> 02:22:22,067 [Heyman] There is no doubt in anyone's mind 2824 02:22:22,134 --> 02:22:26,705 that the best technical wrestler in this contest is Kurt Angle, 2825 02:22:27,005 --> 02:22:31,410 and the best brawler is Stone Cold Steve Austin. 2826 02:22:31,543 --> 02:22:36,515 No doubt. Austin and Van Dam working together on Kurt Angle. 2827 02:22:36,648 --> 02:22:39,518 [Ross] And Van Dam has the most unorthodox unique style 2828 02:22:39,583 --> 02:22:41,186 in all of sports entertainment. 2829 02:22:41,353 --> 02:22:44,689 And now Austin after-- Austin and Van Dam double-teamed Kurt Angle. 2830 02:22:44,756 --> 02:22:46,457 Now Austin turns his venom, 2831 02:22:46,892 --> 02:22:49,860 his rattlesnake-like venom on RVD. 2832 02:22:50,562 --> 02:22:53,664 [Heyman] Now the most high-flying competitor is Van Dam. 2833 02:22:53,965 --> 02:22:57,636 Van Dam and Austin again working with each other 2834 02:22:57,735 --> 02:22:58,937 against Angle. 2835 02:22:59,838 --> 02:23:01,306 [Ross] Austin talking the trash 2836 02:23:01,405 --> 02:23:05,109 to the sometimes laid-back RVD. 2837 02:23:05,177 --> 02:23:07,878 [Heyman] Laid-back but hardcore as they come. 2838 02:23:08,080 --> 02:23:11,449 [Ross] And Austin just shooting his double finger to RVD, 2839 02:23:11,516 --> 02:23:12,716 who returns it in kind. 2840 02:23:12,818 --> 02:23:14,386 [crowd] RVD! 2841 02:23:14,886 --> 02:23:18,223 [Ross] And this crowd's chanting "RVD," and Angle with a side Russian leg sweep 2842 02:23:18,289 --> 02:23:20,559 taking down RVD and Austin quick… 2843 02:23:20,625 --> 02:23:23,695 As Angle took himself down in a hole, stomping the mudhole 2844 02:23:23,761 --> 02:23:28,065 in Angle. And now turning his attention, is Austin on RVD. 2845 02:23:28,767 --> 02:23:32,604 Every man for himself, at least that's how it's supposed to be. 2846 02:23:32,804 --> 02:23:36,641 The first person to score pinfall or submission wins the match. 2847 02:23:36,707 --> 02:23:40,145 The winner of the match will become the WWE champion. 2848 02:23:40,212 --> 02:23:44,549 Austin, who is the champion, does not have to be involved in the decision… 2849 02:23:46,051 --> 02:23:48,420 for the WWE title to change hands. 2850 02:23:48,487 --> 02:23:51,623 [Heyman] What a precarious situation for "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. 2851 02:23:51,690 --> 02:23:55,327 If Angle pins Van Dam, Austin loses the title. 2852 02:23:55,560 --> 02:23:59,231 If Van Dam pins Angle, Austin loses the title. 2853 02:23:59,331 --> 02:24:03,902 Austin clearly needs to score the pinfall or the submission 2854 02:24:03,969 --> 02:24:05,704 to retain the championship. 2855 02:24:05,770 --> 02:24:08,974 [Ross] Austin, first weaning down Kurt Angle then RVD. 2856 02:24:09,039 --> 02:24:12,511 A thumb to the eye by the Rattlesnake, the Texas Rattlesnake. 2857 02:24:12,978 --> 02:24:14,045 [Stone Cold] Shit! 2858 02:24:14,179 --> 02:24:16,748 [Ross] Certainly-- Oh, look out! Here it is! The Ankle Lock! 2859 02:24:17,782 --> 02:24:19,151 The Ankle Lock! It'll be over! 2860 02:24:19,618 --> 02:24:22,954 And-- Oh, RVD made sure it was not over. 2861 02:24:23,321 --> 02:24:27,125 RVD looking to-- Now, he's assaulting Kurt Angle. 2862 02:24:27,225 --> 02:24:30,462 Remember, if RVD pins Angle or vice versa, 2863 02:24:30,529 --> 02:24:33,297 the winner of that situation is the WWE champion. 2864 02:24:34,466 --> 02:24:37,702 Austin isn't a-- does not have that championship advantage 2865 02:24:37,769 --> 02:24:41,206 where he retains by disqualification or count out. Forget that one. 2866 02:24:41,273 --> 02:24:42,440 RVD… 2867 02:24:43,841 --> 02:24:46,545 springboarding, and then hitting Austin with that kick. 2868 02:24:46,678 --> 02:24:50,515 Austin quickly tries to roll on his-- on his gut in that corner, 2869 02:24:50,582 --> 02:24:52,017 but here comes Kurt Angle. 2870 02:24:53,418 --> 02:24:54,819 The uniqueness, 2871 02:24:55,153 --> 02:24:58,757 the rather perverse charm of the Triple Threat Match 2872 02:24:58,857 --> 02:25:00,559 is that you never know where it's coming from. 2873 02:25:00,625 --> 02:25:02,460 [Heyman] Rolling Thunder! 2874 02:25:03,428 --> 02:25:06,064 [Ross] RVD landing right on Kurt Angle's face. 2875 02:25:06,965 --> 02:25:10,435 His Leg is hooked and Austin with a double axe handle. 2876 02:25:10,502 --> 02:25:13,371 Austin knows he would've lost the WWE title 2877 02:25:13,738 --> 02:25:15,407 if Van Dam had gotten the pin. 2878 02:25:15,507 --> 02:25:17,042 Outside goes Kurt Angle. 2879 02:25:17,642 --> 02:25:20,679 Austin now, isolated once again with RVD. 2880 02:25:20,744 --> 02:25:23,815 -Big RVD chant going up here in St. Louis. -[crowd] RVD! RVD! 2881 02:25:25,082 --> 02:25:28,587 The first time that RVD has ever competed in the Savvis Center. 2882 02:25:28,687 --> 02:25:29,955 [yells] 2883 02:25:30,722 --> 02:25:34,592 Spinebuster slam by the reigning WWE Champion, 2884 02:25:34,659 --> 02:25:36,461 "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. 2885 02:25:36,627 --> 02:25:40,332 We say reigning, but for how much longer as Austin hooks the leg 2886 02:25:40,532 --> 02:25:42,567 and Van Dam able to kick out. 2887 02:25:43,969 --> 02:25:46,438 You got a feeling this match is not gonna end early. 2888 02:25:46,671 --> 02:25:49,474 [Heyman] No. No way. And Austin has to make sure 2889 02:25:49,641 --> 02:25:53,078 that neither Van Dam nor Angle get either one or each other 2890 02:25:53,144 --> 02:25:56,014 in a pinning predicament or a submission hold. 2891 02:25:56,348 --> 02:25:58,949 [Ross] Austin with that knee using that knee brace 2892 02:25:59,384 --> 02:26:02,587 right to the quadricep, that thigh muscle 2893 02:26:02,687 --> 02:26:03,922 trying to knot it up, 2894 02:26:03,989 --> 02:26:06,457 and RVD being incapacitated. 2895 02:26:06,658 --> 02:26:08,893 At least for high-flying style, momentarily. 2896 02:26:09,728 --> 02:26:11,830 Angle getting hangman the top rope. 2897 02:26:11,997 --> 02:26:14,399 And Austin again so focused here tonight. 2898 02:26:14,466 --> 02:26:17,335 Going downstairs is the paranoid, 2899 02:26:17,435 --> 02:26:20,071 psychotic champion of the WWE. 2900 02:26:20,137 --> 02:26:21,706 Now working on that leg 2901 02:26:21,773 --> 02:26:25,377 and now the half Boston crab by Stone Cold 2902 02:26:25,443 --> 02:26:26,978 looking for the submission, 2903 02:26:27,045 --> 02:26:29,614 but here comes Kurt Angle, yet another challenger. 2904 02:26:29,681 --> 02:26:31,949 [Heyman] And if not looking for the submission, 2905 02:26:32,017 --> 02:26:35,553 certainly trying to take away the aerial assault 2906 02:26:35,820 --> 02:26:37,722 by Rob Van Dam. 2907 02:26:38,256 --> 02:26:40,659 [Ross] Great right hand by Kurt Angle 2908 02:26:40,792 --> 02:26:42,627 who won a gold medal for the United States 2909 02:26:42,694 --> 02:26:44,429 in the '96 Olympic games, 2910 02:26:44,496 --> 02:26:49,367 who won the WWE title in his hometown of Pittsburgh last month at Unforgiven, 2911 02:26:49,466 --> 02:26:53,838 and who was unceremoniously screwed out of it by Austin and William Regal. 2912 02:26:53,972 --> 02:26:58,576 And there's the STF, the stepover and crossface submission move. 2913 02:26:58,643 --> 02:27:02,714 And Austin again seemingly wants RVD to tap out. 2914 02:27:02,947 --> 02:27:07,217 [Heyman] Or trying to take away the aerial assault by Van Dam. 2915 02:27:07,419 --> 02:27:11,122 Austin's a brawler, Angle, the Olympian, 2916 02:27:11,189 --> 02:27:13,591 Van Dam, comes from the air. 2917 02:27:14,392 --> 02:27:17,562 [Ross] Austin got the chop, but went back to that thumb to the eye. 2918 02:27:17,628 --> 02:27:21,399 That has been Austin's most effective offense here tonight, a thumb to the eye. 2919 02:27:21,466 --> 02:27:23,734 And look out here, Angle catapulted, 2920 02:27:23,935 --> 02:27:26,838 measured, and taken face first, 2921 02:27:27,472 --> 02:27:30,308 certainly sternum first into the ring post. 2922 02:27:30,442 --> 02:27:32,811 And here comes RVD and Austin, 2923 02:27:34,079 --> 02:27:37,849 the cagey rattlesnake taking down the legs 2924 02:27:37,916 --> 02:27:41,653 and really focusing on the legs of RVD, Paul. Great point. 2925 02:27:42,020 --> 02:27:44,489 The aerial artistry of RVD, 2926 02:27:45,090 --> 02:27:47,492 may be restricted to a ground attack here. 2927 02:27:47,559 --> 02:27:50,161 [Heyman] And that's really to Austin's advantage, 2928 02:27:50,228 --> 02:27:52,297 a no disqualification match. 2929 02:27:52,464 --> 02:27:57,168 Angle, to my surprise, brawling with Austin outside the ring 2930 02:27:57,234 --> 02:28:00,771 is to Angle's advantage to get Austin back into the ring 2931 02:28:00,839 --> 02:28:02,507 and apply a submission hold. 2932 02:28:03,841 --> 02:28:08,079 [Ross] Angle manhandling Austin. Taking it to the WWE champion. 2933 02:28:08,580 --> 02:28:10,882 Showing no fear, no intimidation. 2934 02:28:10,948 --> 02:28:13,618 You never expect anything less from Kurt Angle 2935 02:28:13,851 --> 02:28:17,355 who in virtually no time at all, has asserted himself 2936 02:28:17,455 --> 02:28:21,826 as one of the greatest WWE competitors that we have seen in recent memory. 2937 02:28:22,927 --> 02:28:25,663 -[Heyman] Van Dam goes up! -[Ross] Oh my God. 2938 02:28:26,163 --> 02:28:29,934 Van Dam, I don't know how much he got of who, 2939 02:28:30,368 --> 02:28:33,304 I don't know how much Van Dam got of the Spanish announce table, 2940 02:28:33,438 --> 02:28:35,640 but there are three men here down 2941 02:28:35,774 --> 02:28:39,210 from that cannonball-like maneuver of RVD. 2942 02:28:40,011 --> 02:28:44,649 You talk about hanging your manhood out there for the world to see. 2943 02:28:45,315 --> 02:28:47,452 Austin and Angle both go down. 2944 02:28:47,519 --> 02:28:49,954 [Heyman] And Stone Cold's down on the outside. 2945 02:28:50,020 --> 02:28:51,322 Van Dam now… 2946 02:28:52,524 --> 02:28:57,028 [Ross] Oh, Van Dam is on Austin, and Van Dam leaping up on our table 2947 02:28:57,095 --> 02:28:58,830 dropping off with a leg drop. 2948 02:28:59,564 --> 02:29:03,501 Van Dam has uncanny flexibility and agility, 2949 02:29:03,802 --> 02:29:06,471 and now it's down to Kurt Angle here and RV-- 2950 02:29:06,538 --> 02:29:08,439 Oh my God, Angle blocked it. 2951 02:29:09,073 --> 02:29:12,510 And RVD couldn't break the fall, couldn't get both feet down. 2952 02:29:12,609 --> 02:29:14,779 Put down on the lower part of his back. 2953 02:29:15,413 --> 02:29:16,848 That's what hit first. 2954 02:29:17,282 --> 02:29:21,618 [Heyman] Angle going up, and Angle has a beautiful moonsault. 2955 02:29:22,220 --> 02:29:26,024 [Ross] Angle laid out a moonsault, but he hurt himself! 2956 02:29:26,424 --> 02:29:29,194 Both men, Angle and RVD are hurt! 2957 02:29:29,260 --> 02:29:30,595 Can Austin capitalize? 2958 02:29:30,662 --> 02:29:33,297 The Rattlesnake in there to pick the bones! 2959 02:29:33,431 --> 02:29:35,934 The leg is hooked, it's over! No, it's not over. 2960 02:29:36,267 --> 02:29:38,703 And, man, Kurt Angle got a shot in on Austin's ribs. 2961 02:29:40,137 --> 02:29:42,841 Angle hit the only open part of Austin's anatomy 2962 02:29:42,907 --> 02:29:45,176 that he could find for short notice, 2963 02:29:45,243 --> 02:29:48,779 and that was the ribs, and now Angle has the advantage. 2964 02:29:50,448 --> 02:29:51,883 Angle, the sleeper hold. 2965 02:29:54,219 --> 02:29:57,020 Angle trying to weaken Austin in that sleeper hold. 2966 02:29:57,154 --> 02:29:58,990 Surprised he didn't go for the Ankle Lock. 2967 02:29:59,657 --> 02:30:01,993 And,, RVD knocked off the apron. 2968 02:30:02,160 --> 02:30:04,362 Austin looking for the Stone Cold Stunner 2969 02:30:04,429 --> 02:30:06,598 and, oh, Angle looking for the Stunner. 2970 02:30:06,998 --> 02:30:08,933 And both men with the same idea. 2971 02:30:09,199 --> 02:30:11,970 They thought about their stunners. They thought about the clothesline. 2972 02:30:13,003 --> 02:30:15,473 [Ross] Look at this athleticism here. This is unbelievable. 2973 02:30:16,875 --> 02:30:19,310 The greatest mat wrestler in the game. 2974 02:30:19,476 --> 02:30:21,946 [Heyman] Van Dam's up. Here we go! 2975 02:30:22,247 --> 02:30:25,884 [Ross] Who was RVD gonna-- who was RVD aiming for? 2976 02:30:26,284 --> 02:30:28,619 We'll never know because both Angle and Austin 2977 02:30:28,820 --> 02:30:30,020 moved out of the way! 2978 02:30:30,455 --> 02:30:32,891 Angle, German suplex, the bridge. 2979 02:30:32,957 --> 02:30:34,692 It could be. And it is-- No. 2980 02:30:34,759 --> 02:30:38,329 And Austin quickly, quickly interrupted that situation. 2981 02:30:38,429 --> 02:30:40,064 I don't think RVD would have kicked out of that. 2982 02:30:40,163 --> 02:30:42,000 -[Heyman] Stunner! -[Ross] A Stunner. 2983 02:30:42,065 --> 02:30:44,068 Austin got the Stunner on Kurt Angle, 2984 02:30:44,769 --> 02:30:47,005 and that damn sure gonna be enough. 2985 02:30:47,137 --> 02:30:49,940 There's a cover and-- Ooh. Van Dam just kicked Austin 2986 02:30:50,008 --> 02:30:53,344 right in the back of the head, and this match continues. 2987 02:30:55,913 --> 02:30:57,982 [Heyman] Split-legged moonsault coming up. 2988 02:31:00,717 --> 02:31:02,153 RVD hits it. 2989 02:31:02,220 --> 02:31:03,354 And now Angle-- 2990 02:31:03,721 --> 02:31:07,058 Man, they've all hit some of their best offensive moves. 2991 02:31:08,159 --> 02:31:11,696 That wildcard element of the third man interrupting the counts. 2992 02:31:11,762 --> 02:31:13,965 The Angle Slam. The Angle Slam. 2993 02:31:14,098 --> 02:31:15,767 One, two, and Austin… 2994 02:31:16,801 --> 02:31:19,604 Austin with that collision on both men. 2995 02:31:20,071 --> 02:31:21,306 And Angle is addled. 2996 02:31:22,039 --> 02:31:24,409 And a hard knee right to the kidneys. 2997 02:31:24,475 --> 02:31:26,610 Kurt Angle forced to the outside, 2998 02:31:27,110 --> 02:31:29,413 now leaving two Alliance members. 2999 02:31:29,981 --> 02:31:32,150 And Austin… Austin… 3000 02:31:32,784 --> 02:31:36,487 [Heyman] Austin turns his attention to the Olympian, Kurt Angle. 3001 02:31:36,554 --> 02:31:38,155 [Ross] I'm surprised at this-- 3002 02:31:38,222 --> 02:31:40,058 I'm surprised at this that… 3003 02:31:40,758 --> 02:31:43,528 -Austin with that hard knife edge. -[Heyman] Man. 3004 02:31:43,627 --> 02:31:47,131 [Ross] And another. And they're getting dangerously close to us here. 3005 02:31:47,832 --> 02:31:51,035 And Angle-- Oh my! You feel that flesh on flesh 3006 02:31:51,101 --> 02:31:52,670 hammering each other! 3007 02:31:53,003 --> 02:31:56,741 Both men are trying to beat the blood out of the other's chest. 3008 02:31:57,008 --> 02:31:59,344 Angle's head bouncing off, and again off this-- 3009 02:31:59,410 --> 02:32:00,744 off our announce table. 3010 02:32:00,812 --> 02:32:02,981 But someone don't-- don't give here tonight. 3011 02:32:04,248 --> 02:32:06,618 Stone Cold's in a psychotic trance. 3012 02:32:06,684 --> 02:32:08,353 [Heyman] Oh, man, J.R., here we go! 3013 02:32:08,519 --> 02:32:11,255 "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in his own element, 3014 02:32:11,322 --> 02:32:13,491 a no disqualification match, 3015 02:32:13,558 --> 02:32:16,527 the WWE champion, The Rattlesnake, 3016 02:32:16,594 --> 02:32:17,962 the leader of The Alliance 3017 02:32:18,029 --> 02:32:21,733 and now, now Stone Cold has Kurt Angle 3018 02:32:21,832 --> 02:32:23,167 just where he wants him! 3019 02:32:23,234 --> 02:32:26,104 [Ross] Austin looking on gleefully at what he plans to do. Oh my God. 3020 02:32:26,170 --> 02:32:28,840 Not a-- not a-- not a piledriver. 3021 02:32:28,905 --> 02:32:30,908 Austin backdropped out of it, 3022 02:32:30,975 --> 02:32:33,011 and the table did not break, 3023 02:32:33,077 --> 02:32:35,279 but maybe Austin's lower back did! 3024 02:32:36,114 --> 02:32:37,382 Oh my God. 3025 02:32:37,615 --> 02:32:39,283 [crowd chattering and shouting] 3026 02:32:39,550 --> 02:32:43,621 I've been at the scene of major accidents that looked better than this. 3027 02:32:43,688 --> 02:32:45,490 [crowd gasps] 3028 02:32:45,555 --> 02:32:49,060 [Ross] And RVD scoring on Kurt Angle. 3029 02:32:49,860 --> 02:32:53,097 And Austin lying here motionless on the-- on the concrete floor. 3030 02:32:53,364 --> 02:32:54,966 [Earl] Come on, get in the ring. 3031 02:32:55,033 --> 02:32:57,734 [crowd cheering] 3032 02:32:57,802 --> 02:33:00,238 [Ross] Oh, wait. Well, there he is! 3033 02:33:01,005 --> 02:33:04,207 Vince McMahon said he was gonna make an impact, 3034 02:33:04,308 --> 02:33:05,842 but look at this carnage! 3035 02:33:06,144 --> 02:33:09,580 The WWE champion is down, The two challengers are down, 3036 02:33:10,715 --> 02:33:12,750 and Mr. McMahon is coming down! 3037 02:33:12,817 --> 02:33:15,520 [Heyman] Vince McMahon has no business being here. 3038 02:33:15,820 --> 02:33:16,954 [Ross] Well, you tell him that. 3039 02:33:17,622 --> 02:33:20,425 [Heyman] I'd be happy to if he'd come over here by me. 3040 02:33:21,793 --> 02:33:23,928 [Ross] Mr. McMahon is surveying the carnage. 3041 02:33:24,162 --> 02:33:27,999 Surveying this scene of destruction, 3042 02:33:28,766 --> 02:33:31,669 this chaotic ringside area. 3043 02:33:32,502 --> 02:33:35,473 And Angle now chopping RVD. 3044 02:33:35,539 --> 02:33:39,711 Another hard chop and Kurt Angle representing the WWE, 3045 02:33:39,777 --> 02:33:43,280 the only WWE representative in this match, 3046 02:33:43,347 --> 02:33:47,318 but let's not forget that Mr. McMahon gave RVD a mysterious ride 3047 02:33:47,418 --> 02:33:49,420 on SmackDown Thursday night. 3048 02:33:49,721 --> 02:33:53,824 [Heyman] This is such a bad situation for "Stone Cold" Steve Austin 3049 02:33:53,891 --> 02:33:58,162 because the title could change hands between Angle and Van Dam 3050 02:33:58,229 --> 02:34:02,266 with Austin down. Down out here outside of the ring. 3051 02:34:02,332 --> 02:34:04,735 [Ross] I bet you can pretty well count Austin out of this one. 3052 02:34:04,802 --> 02:34:06,104 A reverse heel kick. 3053 02:34:06,170 --> 02:34:09,474 A heel kick by RVD scored on Kurt Angle. 3054 02:34:09,707 --> 02:34:13,644 And now Van Dam maybe a frog splash away 3055 02:34:13,711 --> 02:34:15,079 from winning the big one here. 3056 02:34:15,179 --> 02:34:17,648 And Kurt-- Oh my God. Kurt Angle… 3057 02:34:18,549 --> 02:34:19,817 he exploded… 3058 02:34:20,418 --> 02:34:22,320 and caught the end of the building. 3059 02:34:22,487 --> 02:34:24,387 with Van Dam on the top turnbuckle. 3060 02:34:24,455 --> 02:34:27,591 [Heyman] Van Dam and Angle are fighting for the WWE title, 3061 02:34:27,658 --> 02:34:31,729 a title held by "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, who is down, 3062 02:34:31,796 --> 02:34:35,633 who is down out here tonight by the announce table! 3063 02:34:35,699 --> 02:34:37,969 Vince McMahon at ringside! 3064 02:34:38,035 --> 02:34:40,872 The title is in great, great jeopardy! 3065 02:34:40,938 --> 02:34:43,440 [Ross] Austin crawling on his hands and knees in a-- 3066 02:34:43,508 --> 02:34:48,246 in a state of desperation with both Van Dam and Angle down, 3067 02:34:48,312 --> 02:34:51,181 Austin-- Austin back in the ring, but what's he got left? 3068 02:34:51,382 --> 02:34:52,984 Austin with a Stunner! 3069 02:34:53,117 --> 02:34:54,519 Austin got the Stunner! 3070 02:34:54,652 --> 02:34:58,789 Oh my God, what a bad break for Austin. Great break for Angle, 3071 02:34:58,990 --> 02:35:01,826 if you wanna look at that way because Angle bounced outside. 3072 02:35:01,893 --> 02:35:04,295 Austin can't win it inside. Uh-oh, the-- 3073 02:35:04,428 --> 02:35:07,465 Austin now turns his attention on the injured RVD. 3074 02:35:08,565 --> 02:35:10,701 With Kurt Angle's-- the Stunner on the outside, Paul, 3075 02:35:11,469 --> 02:35:15,038 look at Austin with that evil look on his fellow Alliance member. 3076 02:35:15,172 --> 02:35:19,277 As if Austin gave a damn about The Alliance or anyone. 3077 02:35:19,377 --> 02:35:21,244 Mr. McMahon with a chair! 3078 02:35:21,345 --> 02:35:23,347 And there's no disqualification! 3079 02:35:26,417 --> 02:35:29,386 Mr. McMahon with that steel chair! 3080 02:35:29,453 --> 02:35:31,322 No disqualification! 3081 02:35:32,422 --> 02:35:34,425 And now McMahon trying to-- 3082 02:35:34,525 --> 02:35:35,760 Get back in there! 3083 02:35:35,827 --> 02:35:38,029 [Heyman] Rob Van Dam going up! 3084 02:35:38,095 --> 02:35:40,931 Five-Star Frog Splash! 3085 02:35:40,998 --> 02:35:43,701 -[Ross] Is this the plan?! -[Heyman] It's over! 3086 02:35:44,035 --> 02:35:47,839 My God! If Van Dam can capitalize, 3087 02:35:47,904 --> 02:35:50,675 we'll have a new WWE champion! 3088 02:35:50,775 --> 02:35:53,711 [Ross] Austin's head has been busted open by that chair shot! 3089 02:35:53,945 --> 02:35:55,813 -[Heyman] One! Two! -[Ross] And it's over-- 3090 02:35:55,913 --> 02:35:57,748 And Kurt Angle stopped it! 3091 02:35:58,949 --> 02:36:00,751 Some cheering, some booing, 3092 02:36:00,818 --> 02:36:02,720 some wanting the RVD to win it… 3093 02:36:03,520 --> 02:36:04,521 some not. 3094 02:36:04,689 --> 02:36:05,957 And there's another suplex. 3095 02:36:06,289 --> 02:36:09,193 How many suplexes can RVD take? 3096 02:36:10,027 --> 02:36:13,598 Austin has been busted open at the hands of Mr. McMahon 3097 02:36:13,698 --> 02:36:14,866 and that steel chair. 3098 02:36:14,966 --> 02:36:17,702 And my God, this is a suplex fest. 3099 02:36:18,202 --> 02:36:19,670 RVD is gonna be-- 3100 02:36:20,471 --> 02:36:23,608 is gonna be drunk from German suplexes, 3101 02:36:23,674 --> 02:36:25,609 not German beverages! 3102 02:36:26,711 --> 02:36:29,680 [Heyman] Besides the suplex off the top rope, 3103 02:36:29,747 --> 02:36:33,350 four German suplexes on top of Van Dam's head. 3104 02:36:33,417 --> 02:36:35,186 -[Ross] Angle Slam. -[Heyman] And an Angle Slam. 3105 02:36:35,553 --> 02:36:37,822 [Ross] I don't think Mr. McMahon gives a damn who wins it 3106 02:36:37,889 --> 02:36:40,024 as long as it's not Stone Cold. 3107 02:36:40,091 --> 02:36:43,127 And there's Shane O'Mac! Shane O'Mac entering! 3108 02:36:43,194 --> 02:36:46,364 Kurt Angle had it won there, and Shane McMahon, 3109 02:36:46,731 --> 02:36:48,366 but no disqualifications. 3110 02:36:48,431 --> 02:36:50,600 [crowd cheering] 3111 02:36:51,168 --> 02:36:52,670 [Ross] Shane McMahon posting-- 3112 02:36:52,737 --> 02:36:54,839 [crowd roaring] 3113 02:36:54,905 --> 02:36:56,874 -[Ross] God almighty! -[Heyman] What the hell! 3114 02:36:56,940 --> 02:36:58,276 [Ross] For the love of God! 3115 02:36:58,542 --> 02:37:00,978 Vince McMahon, look at what he's doing to his son! 3116 02:37:01,345 --> 02:37:03,514 [Heyman] How could you treat your own son this way? 3117 02:37:03,680 --> 02:37:07,151 [Ross] McMahon beating the holy hell out of his ungrateful son! 3118 02:37:07,919 --> 02:37:10,288 My God, Angle's been taken out! 3119 02:37:10,855 --> 02:37:12,390 Vince is kicking the hell-- 3120 02:37:12,857 --> 02:37:14,525 Once he had an ass kicking… 3121 02:37:14,591 --> 02:37:16,560 And Austin with the Stunner! 3122 02:37:17,228 --> 02:37:18,930 Austin caught the Stunner! 3123 02:37:20,131 --> 02:37:22,633 -[Heyman] One… two… three! -[Ross] Wait a minute! 3124 02:37:22,767 --> 02:37:24,734 -[bell ringing] -[Ross] Austin beat RVD! 3125 02:37:24,835 --> 02:37:26,136 ["Venomous" playing] 3126 02:37:26,203 --> 02:37:28,739 And Vince McMahon was beating the hell out of his kid! 3127 02:37:28,873 --> 02:37:32,609 [Howard] And still World Wrestling Entertainment Champion, 3128 02:37:32,743 --> 02:37:35,346 "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. 3129 02:37:35,413 --> 02:37:38,149 [Ross] This is not what Vince McMahon wanted! 3130 02:37:38,215 --> 02:37:41,752 And Austin getting the hell out of the ring! 3131 02:37:42,053 --> 02:37:43,788 Austin wins the match! 3132 02:37:45,589 --> 02:37:47,824 Austin busted open with a McMahon chair shot! 3133 02:37:48,225 --> 02:37:49,894 Angle bleeding from the arm! 3134 02:37:50,226 --> 02:37:52,630 RVD may never be the same! 3135 02:37:53,731 --> 02:37:58,336 But Stone Cold, the psychotic champion retains his title! 3136 02:37:58,402 --> 02:38:01,005 [Heyman] "Stone Cold" Steve Austin leaves No Mercy 3137 02:38:01,137 --> 02:38:03,707 the WWE champion! 3138 02:38:03,940 --> 02:38:08,511 [Ross] But will Stone Cold survive a Mr. McMahon-led onset?! 3139 02:38:08,746 --> 02:38:09,947 Oh my God! will Stone Cold survive a Mr. McMahon-led onset?!