Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for October 21, 1999

Mankind shows up without his mask again to start the show. As he sat down to write his memoirs, he realized he never learned how to use a computer. He hopes that everyone appreciates the fact that when they sit down to read Have A Nice Day, it is a pen and seventeen notebooks of his emotions. Wrestling fans can talk about the Hell In A Cell Match as the greatest thing he ever did, and others can say the same about his Japanese deathmatches, and other still about him winning the WWF Championship. He is here tonight to tell everyone in Louisville, Kentucky that Have A Nice Day is "the best damn thing" he has ever done, and that it was all written by him. Therefore, one can see how he felt when he handed a copy to The Rock only for the book to be thrown in the trash. He says that The Rock may as well have pulled down his pants and taken a dump on him. He says he has wanted nothing further to do with The Rock, and now he wants exactly what The Rock has. After saying that WWF Chairman Vince McMahon is the man who can give it to him, he asks the cameraman to focus on his ass as he says he will take his "big fat ass" and sit down in the ring until he has what The Rock has, and he is willing to sit down the entire two hours of the show if necessary. Vince shows up and wants to know what is going on. Mankind pulls out the Rock 'n Sock Connection jacket, then mentions that the whole time he wore the jacket, he knew he looked like a horse's ass, and that he continues to wear it because he knew it was fun. Somewhere along the line, though, it was forgotten that he was the man who won the WWF Championship three times, wrestled with his tooth stuck up his nose, and wrestled with his ear ripped clean off his skull. Underneath it all, he may not have the $500 shirts, the raiseable eyebrow or 297 catchphrases, but he is as every bit as good as, if not better than, "that ingrateful son-of-a-bitch" The Rock. He does not want The Rock to take what is his, but he wants a shot at the WWF Championship, and he is willing to beat The Rock to get it and show that he might as well be headlining pay-per-views from now on. Vince says he has the credentials, but that tonight is not the time or the place. Mankind says the fans beg to differ, and that it is the exact time and place for them to go toe-to-toe; the problem is that somebody in the back is suffering from a sudden and acute attack of "non-testicular fortitude." The Rock shows up and mocks Mankind, and if he wants to make reference to him and his testicles, then he should know that these are "The People's Testicles." Having said that, if Mankind wants him tonight, he has got him, and tonight, he will whup his fat ass. Mankind says he sees an insecure little boy, and that he means every word he says about him in his book. Mankind leaves, then asks if he is the only #1 contender competing in the ring tonight. Vince reminds Rock that he accepted Mankind's challenge, and that nobody has challenged "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. All of a sudden, Val Venis shows up, and says that he has heard Vince when he said nobody has challenged Austin. He tells Vince to look in his eyes, as he is challenging Austin. Austin shows up, and instead of saying a word, Austin immediately punches Val Venis before telling him that he accepts his challenge. At this point, The Rock is on the stage, and he and Austin stare each other down.

Lilian Garcia interviews Triple H, who says that this could be the greatest SmackDown of all time as both #1 contenders try to hold on to their shot at him, as it is all about the WWF Championship. All of a sudden, Al Snow shows up and asks if he is wrestling tonight, and Triple H tells him to buzz off, saying he does not even deserve to be in the building.

Triple H confronts WWF Chairman Vince McMahon for suddenly putting him in a match with Al Snow. Vince asks him if he thinks he cannot beat him, then wishes him luck. Triple H tells Vince he doesn't need his luck.

The British Bulldog brings The Mean Street Posse (Rodney, Pete Gas, Joey Abs) with him before the next match. Test calls thenm "the neutered dog and his three bitches," then says he knew he would not show up alone and that he has a surprise for him. All of a sudden, Edge and Christian show up as The Bulldog and The Posse attack Test. Test, Edge and Chrstiain immediately clean house before the next match.

Test, Edge and Christian beat The British Bulldog and The Mean Street Posse (Rodney, Pete Gas, Joey Abs).

Big Show is seen making his way into the building.

Lilian Garcia interviews Big Show. He says what The Big Boss Man did was heartless and gutless and that his father was watching on Monday night. The fire inside of him will be unleashed when he gets his hands on Boss Man, and he will decimate him tonight.

Kevin Kelly interviews Al Snow. After 17 years, he has his chance, and he will pull every single stop he has in him. H eis suddenly attacked from behind by Triple H. Referees have to pull Triple H away.

Triple H retains the WWF Championship against Al Snow. "Stone Cold" Steev Austin and The Rock are both seen watching the match from backstage in separate areas.

Before the next match, The Rock says that if Mankind wants to challenge him, then he is going to serve him a piece of pie. There are many types of pie: shepherd's pie, apple pie, pumpkin pie, and the ever-so-lovable poontang pie. However, he has a special type of pie that is better than all of them: The People's Pie. Whether Mankind gets a great big piece or a little bitty one, he will take that piece of pie, take three scoops of vanilla ice cream, shine it up, turn it sideways and stick it straight up his candy ass. After Mankind shows up, Val Venis shows up and guests on commentary.

Mankind beats The Rock by disqualification after Val Venis - who has read what Mankind has though of The Rock from Mankind's autobiography - attacks Mankind with his book, saying it sucks. The Rock stays a #1 contender for the WWF Championship. During the match, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is seen watching the match from backstage. After the match, The Rock hits a Rock Bottom on Val Venis and is about to do the same to Mankind with a Rock Bottom when Triple H gets in the ring and hits The Rock with a Pedigree.

We see footage from earlier today where Mae Young and The Fabulous Moolah get stretched out for their match.

The Fabulous Moolah retains the WWF Women's Championship against Mae Young by disqualification after Mae Young reaches down referee Jimmy Korderas' shirt (and has him getting hip tossed along with her) and Ivory attacks The Fabulous Moolah from behind. After the match, Tori runs into the ring and takes down Ivory with a Spear, and Jacqueline runs into the ring and attacks Tori and Ivory. Luna Vachon then runs into the ring, and it turns in a six-woman brawl. Referees and officials have to run into the ring to restore order.

We see footage from "Sexual Chocolate" Mark Henry's fifth sex therapy session, and we find out that the therapist is none other than The Godfather, who tells Mark Henry that he only thinks he has something wrong with him and that there is nothing wrong with "loving these hos." He tells him to stop worrying and start being himself.

Big Show is seen backstage.

The Hollys (Hardcore and Crash Holly) retain the WWF Tag Team Championships against The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy). After the match, The Hollys are attacked from behind by The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) and are forced to flee.

Big Show is seen destroying his own locker room as he gets ready to hunt down The Big Boss Man.

The Big Boss Man shows up to the ring with his fake cop friend from last week through the crowd before the next match. Boss Man then takes the microphone and says that convincing Big Show his father was dead was the funniest thing ever. The fake cop mocks Big Show, and Boss Man says he likes making "that big fat bastard" cry as he continues to say it was funny. It does not take long for Big Show to run into the ring, and while Boss Man gets away, Boss Man's friend is not so lucky as Big Show decimates him while Boss Man escapes through the crowd.

"Road Dogg" Jesse James talks to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin backstage. Both of them find it rather odd that Austin is facing Val Venis tonight.

"Sexual Chocolate" Mark Henry shows up before the next match, and the match between The Godfather and Viscera becomes a tag team match between the team of The Godfather and Mark Henry and the team of Mideon and Viscera.

The Godfather and "Sexual Chocolate" Mark Henry beat Mideon and Viscera. Mark Henry has fun with the hos along with The Godfather after the match, as does referee Tim White.

Mankind has his ankle checked on by a doctor in the boiler room as Val Venis, The Rock and Triple H are seen in separate areas backstage.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin beats Val Venis to stay a #1 contender for the WWF Championship at Survivor Series. After the match, Triple H runs in and hits Austin with a Pedigree, but The Rock runs in and hits Triple H with a Rock Bottom.