Raw Deal - Raw recap for March 29, 1999

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"Stone Cold" Stevie Austin shows up to start tonight's show. He asks the crowd to give him a "hell yeah," then says he did exactly what he said he would do at WrestleMania 15. He gives The Rock all the credit in the world because it was one heck of a fight, and says that when he woke up this morning and saw the WWF Championship sitting past a pile of beer cans, he realized it was not worth all the trouble and frustration, and that it wasn't going to cut it. He demands that WWF co-owner Vince McMahon show up so he can relinquish the WWF Championship. Vince shows up with a look of relief on his face, and Austin tells him to hurry up and take the belt. Vince asks if he is going to relinquish the title, and Austin says there are no tricks and that he will hand him the WWF Championship, just like that. Vince is reluctant to climb between the ropes and get in the ring, but Austin tells him to take it easy and get in the ring. Austin lets Vince take the WWF Championship, and Vince says that he knew Austin would crack under the pressure one day and wants to thank him, but he can't. Austin stops Vince before he can leave, and tells him he has some footage on the TitanTron: footage from Breakdown where Vince ran away with Austin's custom WWF Championship as well as the footage where Vince says that the title is going above his fireplace on the mantle at one of his homes. Austin tells him he can have that title back, but he is still the WWF Champion and there is nothing he can do about it. He says he is not through yet, and tells him to call one of his butlers to bring back his custom-made WWF Championship because that one is the one that he wants. He tells him he has two hours, and if he doesn't get it in time, he will beat his ass in front of everyone. Vince tells Austin the title is where it is, and every time he sees it, it reminds him he owns a piece of Austin. He says he will not be getting his custom-made championship back and that there is no reason for him to do so. Austin immediately asks the crowd to give him a "hell yeah" if they want to see him kick Vince's ass, but Vince tells Austin that if he lays a hand on him, he will fire him on the spot as per his contract. Austin then shows off more footage, this time from last night at WrestleMania 15 where Vince is taking the boots to Austin in the corner along with The Rock. Austin reminds him that this is considered physical provocation, which means Vince belongs to him for 24 hours and that he has two hours to give him the belt back or he will stomp a mudhole in his ass and walk it dry. Vince hits Austin with the WWF Championship and runs away, flips Austin off with both hands and then runs to the back. Austin tells Vince he can be a nice guy sometimes, and other times he can be a mean son-of-a-bitch. He says they will do it the hard way, and that Vince has two hours until his ass belongs to him.

Paul Bearer is seen arriving to the arena with The Undertaker and The The Ministry of Darkness.

WWF co-owner is seen with WWF co-owner Shane McMahon, Pat Patterson, Gerald Brisco and a young woman named Stephanie. Vince asks Stephanie to call the house and get "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's custom-made championship belt down to the arena as soon as possible. Shane questions why Vince is doing this, but Vince says he has got this and that he will take care of it his way.

Tori and Ivory beat Sable and Jacqueline after Tori chases Terri Runnels to the back as the latter tries to light her cigar before Sable smacks Jacqueline from behind with the WWF Women's Championship, giving Tori the win. After the match, Tori and Sable stare down, but the lights go out and The Ministry of Darkness show up. Tori is gone, but Sable is still in the ring when some semblance of light returns to the arena. The Undertaker says he came out here to see what she's got, and Sable gyrates her hips before The Undertaker grabs her by the throat. The Undertaker tells WWF co-owner Vince McMahon that he has his meal ticket and that he can snap her like a twig, and wants him to come to the ring before he snaps her head off her shoulder. Vince is seen backstage, telling Shane and Stephanie to stay backstage in order to be safe, and he eventually makes his way to the stage. Vince asks The Undertaker what kind of man he is, and The Undertaker looks at the TitanTron. Vince then says Stephanie's name and leaves, and The Undertaker says it is nice to see Vince's true colors. He then wants to see what he thinks of his personal assets. Vince runs back to the back, and Stephanie is gone as security guards near the room are laid out.

WWF co-owners Vince McMahon and Shane McMahon do not call the cops on Stephanie's disappearance, and Vince refers to what The Undertaker did to The Big Boss Man last night. He also says that Stephanie could just as easily be in the parking lot. (It is mentioned on commentary afterwards that Stephanie is Vince McMahon's daughter, which means she is a McMahon.)

X-Pac shows up. One year ago tonight, he came back to the World Wrestling Federation because he got a call from a friend who told him "Kid, D-Generation X (X-Pac, "Road Dogg" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) is falling apart. Please come and hold this thing together." He says that it's been a hell of a ride, and along with The New Age Outlaws (Road Dogg, Billy Gunn), they have been kicking ass and taking names for a year straight, but that all changed last night. He says that we all have important choices to make in life, and last night, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley made his. Tonight, he makes his, and D-Generation X will not die, as he and The New Age Outlaws will come out each and every week, say "Suck it!" and raise hell. He tells Triple H that tonight, he is not Hunter, he is hunted. Tonight, they will fight, and Triple H's ass is grass and he's going to smoke it.

WWF co-owner Vince McMahon tells WWF co-owner Shane McMahon that Stephanie McMahon is not in the parking lot. The phone rings, and Vince picks the phone up. The Undertaker is on the other end, saying it is true that Stephanie is sugar and spice and everything nice before laughing, confirming that Stephanie is Vince's daughter. Vince throws down the telephone receiver in disgust.

"The Big Show" Paul Wight, who has been released from jail on his own recognizance after his arrest from last night, quickly beats Test. After the match, Big Show says he knows WWF co-owner Vince McMahon is sitting in the back with some personal trauma on his hands, and when he sits back and thinks about it, he really doesn't give a damn. The first mistake Vince made was being dumb enough to think he owns him, as nobody owns The Big Show. As for Vince saying that everything would chance when he showed up in the WWF, Vince was right, and he is going to eat those words.

WWF co-owner Vince McMahon is seen backstage talking to "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock, asking him to help him find Stephanie McMahon. Ken says if she is in the building, he will find her and bring her back, and leaves along with Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco.

"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock looks around the building for Stephanie McMahon.

Jim Ross guests on Spanish commentary for the next match, demanding his job on the commentary table back and also putting "Dr. Death" Steve Williams over.

Hardcore Holly retains the WWF Hardcore Championship against "Dr. Death" Steve Williams. During the match, Dr. Death hits Hardcore Holly with the Oklahama Stampede, but the referee is knocked out by one of Holly's boots in the middle of the move. Al Snow shows up out of the crowd and hits Dr. Death with a frying pan, knocking him out. The referee comes to and counts the pinfall for Hardcore Holly. Jim Ross tells the referee what has happened, but the referee's decision is final.

WWF co-owner Vince McMahon asks WWF co-owner Shane McMahon to take over the show and do what he needs to do.

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WWF co-owner Shane McMahon accompanies The Rock to the ring before the next match, and guests on commentary.

The Rock beats "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn. During the match, The Rock takes a commentary headset and speaks on it briefly until Billy Gunn moons him, knocks the headset off The Rock's head, puts it on and tells WWF co-owner Shane McMahon to suck it.

WWF co-owner Vince McMahon says The Undertaker may be near the ring, and tearfully asks "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock to bring Stephanie McMahon back. Shamrock says he will find Stephanie even if he has to tear The Undertaker's leg off.

"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock beats Gangrel with the ankle lock as he tries to get information on where Stephanie McMahon is. After the match, Shamrock is attacked from behind by Edge and Gangrel, and when he is covered in blood, he is seen putting Christian in an ankle lock. Christian tells him that Stephanie McMahon is in the basement.

"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock searches the basement of the arena for Stephanie McMahon.

Goldust beats "Road Dogg" Jesse James to become the WWF Intercontinental Champion for a third time. During the match, Ryan Shamrock tries to approach the ring, but The Blue Meanie stops her, saying Goldust doesn't want to hear what she has to say. Later on, Road Dogg gets the Meanie involved by whipping and slamming him into Goldust. In response, The Blue Meanie grabs the Intercontinental Championship and hits Road Dogg in the head with it as Goldust whips Road Dogg into the ropes and the referee is not looking to help Goldust earn the title. After the match, Goldust says the Intercontinental Championship has come home, and says "oh, what a raging climax that was." He says this is for all who didn't believe and didn't dream he would do this, and says he now knows what he was missing and now knows who he is. Very soon, everyone will know, too, and we will never, ever forget the name of Goldust.

"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock finds Stephanie McMahon, her make-up ruined and an Undertaker symbol on her forehead. Shamrock helps her out of the basement.

Stephanie McMahon is reunited with her father, WWF co-owner Vince McMahon. Vince says The Ministry of Darkness will pay.

Owen Hart and Jeff Jarrett retains the WWF Tag Team Championships against The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) - now officially with Paul Ellering as their manager and no longer "L.O.D. 2000" - after Debra distracts the referee and Jarrett hits Animal in the head with a guitar. Before the match, it is announced that Backlash: In Your House will be live on pay-per-view Sunday night, April 25th.

A black limousine pulls up. The driver leaves the car and arrives with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's custom-made WWF Championship.

WWF co-owner Vince McMahon is with The Corporation and Stephanie McMahon, and is thanking "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock for his efforts in finding Stephanie when "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's custom-made WWF Championship belt. Vince says the night is over, that he doesn't give a damn about the belt,and to just hand the title to Austin. Vince leaves with Stephanie to take her home, along with Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco. After they all leave, Shane tells Shamrock this is not over, and to find The Rock and bring him to the room.

X-Pac beats "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley by disqualification. During the match, WWF co-owner Shane McMahon grabs X-Pac's leg as X-Pac readies the Bronco Buster. X-Pac chases after Shane only to be leveled with a clothesline by Chyna. After the match, Triple H continues to attack X-Pac, and Chyna low blows X-Pac before Triple H puts him in the Pedigree. The lights go out, and Kane shows up. Shane forearms Kane from behind, and Shane runs away. Triple H tries to fight Kane, but Kane hits him with a right hand. Chyna gets in the ring and confronts Kane, and Shane hands a steel chair to Triple H, who then hits Kane in the head with the steel chair. Chyna and Triple H then leave, but Kane gets up and grabs the steel chair before heading to the back. As this happens, Shane is seen hiding behind the English commentary table. Shane then grabs the microphone and gets in the ring, and tells "Stone Cold" Steve Austin he is doing things his way. He says he is a champion just like Austin, and if Austin wants his custom-made WWF Championship back, it will not be hard to find as it is around The Rock's waist. The Rock shows up with Austin's custom-made WWF Championship belt, and says that last night, the entire world witnessed him lay the smack down on Austin's candy ass, and he almost gives credit where credit is due. He admits that Austin defeated him, but says it took Stone Cold Stunners to beat him. Austin shows up and immediately goes after The Rock. Both men brawl, but Austin ends up hitting Shane with a Stone Cold Stunner before The Rock puts the boots to Austin and hits him in the face with the custom-made WWF Championship belt. Triple H returns and takes the boots to Austin along with The Rock, and Chyna, Test and "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock also show up. Shamrock and Test also gets a piece of Austin as Chyna helps Shane to the back. Suddenly, "The Big Show" Paul Wight shows up and single-handedly fights off The Corporation. Shamrock gets a Stunner, and Triple H gets a choke slam to close out the show.

After the show goes off the air, "Triple H" gets a Stone Cold Stunner from "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, then Austin and "The Big Show" Paul Wight stand tall in the ring. Austin then brings a steel chair into the ring, and uses it against anyone who tries to get back in the ring. Triple H almost gets back in, but decides against it. The Corporation then make their way to the back. Austin catches two beers (two others are thrown, but Austin misses them), and Austin drinks the beers as he celebrates. Big Show waits in the corner of the ring, and Austin grabs the microphone. Austin says he went to WrestleMania 15 and burned the Smackdown Hotel to the ground, and asks The Rock - who is still on the ramp with WWF co-owner Shane McMahon - to come to the ring so he can drink a beer with Austin and let bygones be bygones, even going so far as to ask the crowd to give him a "hell yeah" if they want to see him and The Rock drink a beer together. The Rock is wary of getting in, as The Big Show is still there, but Austin says there is no trickery here. Austin and The Rock shake hands and drink a beer, then both men fight only for Austin to give The Rock a Stunner almost instantly. When The Rock stumbles back up, he eats another Stunner. Austin then leaves the ring, takes Shane and throws him to Big Show, who immediately choke slams Shane. Both Austin and Big Show have a beer together. The Rock leaves with Austin's custom-made WWF Championship belt. Austin then celebrates one more time, then tosses another beer to Big Show.