Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for January 6, 2000

WWF co-owner Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley is backstage with D-Generation X (Triple H, X-Pac, "Road Dogg" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn). She talks about how last night was a proud moment in the World Wrestling Federation when Triple H became the WWF Champion. However, the rest of D-Generation X could not defeat The Rock. She says DX is all about perfection and they can all strive to do better. She announces that she is taking care of Mick Foley, as she and Triple H have a warrant out for his arrest should he show up again. "Road Dogg" Jesse James does not have a match yet, but X-Pac has a chance to redeem himself against Big Show, and when X-Pac complains, Triple H tells him that if he has a problem with that, then he can beat Big Show's ass, as X-Pac is just as every bit as good as he is. "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn is then placed in a 2-on-1 handicap match against The Acolytes (Faarooq and Bradshaw), and Triple H tells him that he is not the only one sacrificing for the betterment of D-Generation X. Meanwhile, Triple H has entered himself into a random lottery, where anybody can get a shot at him and the WWF Championship tonight. Stephanie says she is proud of Triple H, who says he is proud to be part of DX and the McMahon-Helmsley Era.

X-Pac beats Big Show by disqualification after Big Show shoves referee Mike Chioda. After the match, Big Show choke slams Chioda, then X-Pac hits Big Show in the back with a steel chair to no effect. Big Show punches the chair into X-Pac's face, and referees and officials run into the ring to restore order. That ends quickly when Big Show scares them all out of the ring and nearly tosses Mike Chioda out of the ring from under the bottom rope.

Backstage, Chris Jericho tells Chyna he does not want to be partners with Chyna and The Kat. Chyna says she doesn't want to be in this situation, either.

A police officer is seen in front of the arena, waiting for Mankind aka Mick Foley should he show up.

Backstage, Jericho tells Chyna to stay on the apron and look good while he does all the work.

The Hollys (Hardcore and Crash Holly) beat Chyna and Chris Jericho following a lack of teamwork between Chyna and Jericho, which leads to Chyna clotheslining Jericho at ringside. After the match, Chyna and The Kat walk off with the Intercontinental Championship.

X-Pac - as Mankind - is seen in Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, talking to some parkgoers. Meanwhile, WWF co-owner Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley and Triple H are seen watching this unfold, hoping the real Mick Foley gets arrested when a knock on the door is heard. Tori comes in, and asks to use the bathroom as all the bathrooms are occupied. Stephanie lets Tori use the nearby bathroom.

"Road Dogg" Jesse James talks to WWF co-owner Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley. He wants to know what his match says, but Stephanie says that is Triple H's decision. When he asks where Triple H is, Stephanie says he is in the bathroom. Road Dogg opens the bathroom door only to find Tori in there. He shuts the bathroom door as he gets angry at Stephanie as he leaves, as Stephanie says she forgot Tori was in there.

The Acolytes (Faarooq and Bradshaw) beat "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn by disqualification in a 2-on-1 handicap match when "Road Dogg" Jesse James gets involved. Road Dogg and Billy Gunn then brawl with The Acolytes in the crowd.

Triple H and WWF co-owner Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley are watching the brawl in the crowd from backstage. As Triple H makes The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) vs. The Acolytes (Faarooq and Bradshaw) for Royal Rumble official, Kane barges in, demanding a match with "that pervert" "Road Dogg" Jesse James. Stephanie tells Kane he's got it. Triple H asks what is up with Kane, and Stephanie says she doesn't know, but it will be one hell of a match.

Police officers are seen looking for Mick Foley outside of the arena.

"Road Dogg" Jesse James is seen backstage with Triple H and WWF co-owner Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley. If "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn gets involved in his match, Billy Gunn will be fired. Road Dogg is then put in a match against Kane, and when Road Dogg confronts Stephanie and asks her if she told Kane what happened with him and Tori, Triple H tells him to back off. When Triple H asks Stephanie what Road Dogg is talking about after Road Dogg leaves, Stephanie says she has no idea.

Kane beats "Road Dogg" Jesse James despite X-Pac running towards the ring and distracting Kane, allowing Road Dogg to hit Kane with a low blow behind the referee's back.

The Rock is seen in his wrestling gear backstage. Triple H and WWF co-owner Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley see him on the screen, and Stephanie asks who The Rock is facing tonight. Triple H tells her that The Rock's opponent is the up-until-now-undefeated Kurt Angle. Stephanie is not happy about that.

X-Pac as Mankind is on the Jaws ride at Universal Studios in Florida, talking about his accomplishments and how he is not scared of anything when he is scared by the mechanical shark that comes out of the water.

Before the next match, it is announced that The Rock's new book, The Rock Says..., is on sale now. The Rock talks about last week's Handicap You're Fired Match and how he came out on top against D-Generation (X-Pac, "Road Dogg" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn), thus declaring this the millennium of The Rock and declaring The Rock "The People's Champion." He then asks if the people see, taste or smell what The Rock is cookin'. When Kurt Angle shows up, he says he stands before everyone tonight as an Olympic champion, an American hero, and a representative of America. He says he is a man who has gone and one battle in the Olympic games and came out a winner, and he is still undefeated in the World Wrestling Federation. He is a man of intensity, integrity and intelligence, and he feels that he should be "The People's Champion." He then calls The Rock "a CQ, smooth-talking smart-aleck." The Rock gets back on the microphone and tells Angle he should never have annoyed him, and while Angle is no doubt a true American hero, he could not help but realize he is wearing Olympic gold medals. Tonight, he asks Angle to take the medals, shine them up real nice with an all-American cloth and some all-American wax, put them down, do about thirteen jumping jacks, 37 sit-ups and some squats, then take the medals, turn them sideways and shove them straight up his Olympic ass.

Kurt Angle beats The Rock by disqualification. During the match, "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman gets involved. The Rock attacks Blackman with his own Kendo stick, but also hits Kurt Angle with it, ending the match. After the match, The Rock hits Blackman with a Rock Bottom. When Kurt Angle celebrates, however, The Rock gets back in the ring and hits Angle with a spinebuster followed by The People's Elbow. Triple H and WWF co-owner Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley talk about Kurt still being undefeated backstage.

We see a tumbler full of names for Triple H's match being spun, as well as cops stationed at certain points around the arena waiting for Mick Foley aka Mankind to show up.

Before the next match, The Dudley Boyz (Buh Buh Ray and D-Von Dudley) talk about the Christmas bonus that D-Generation X (Triple H, X-Pac, "Road Dogg" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) will give them if they win tonight.

Edge, Christian and Jeff Hardy beat Al Snow and The Dudley Boyz (Buh Buh Ray and D-Von Dudley). Al Snow attacks The Dudleys with Head after the match.

At Universal Studios, X-Pac, as Mankind, is in front of Woody Woopecker's Nuthouse Coaster. When he cannot get on the ride due to the rid being closed, he tries to bribe the security guard, but fails. He runs away when the security guard calls for security.

Test beats The Big Boss Man when Prince Albert inadvertently hits Boss Man with a Bicycle Kick after Test ducks it. After the match, Albert and Boss Man argue. Triple H and WWF co-owner Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley talk about the finish of the match backstage, with Triple H calling Test's win an upset. Stephanie hopes nobody upsets Triple H in his match tonight, but Triple H says he is "the game" and that nobody will beat him tonight for he is that damn good.

The tumbler is still spinning backstage.

X-Pac as Mankind is in front of the Back to the Future ride, thinking it will actually take him back in time. Meanwhile, cops are seen near the backstage entrance to the arena.

Before the next match, Triple H tells WWF co-owner Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley that The Mean Street Posse (Rodney, Pete Gas, Joey Abs) are being rewarded for their efforts against The Acolytes (Faarooq and Bradshaw) last week with their first tag team win when Stephanie asks why the Posse are in the ring.

Kaientai (Taka Michinoku and Sho Funaki) beat The Mean Street Posse (Rodney, Pete Gas, Joey Abs) when Rodney inadvertently takes out Pete Gas. After the match, Triple H leaves with WWF co-owner Stephanie McMahon Helmsley for his match.

The WWF locker room is in a large room backstage. WWF co-owner Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley announces that one of the people in the room will have the opportunity to face Triple H, as there has never been a champion with such honor and dignity to defend the WWF Championship in a random lottery. Everyone is entered, but only one will win, and Triple H will defend against all comers as he is a champion with spirit and pride, and she is honored to be his wife. She says Triple H is not only her champion, but everyone's champion, and introduces Triple H into the room. He hopes everyone is proud to have him as WWF Champion, and is proud to be their WWF Champion. He ses this as an opportunity to be a leader and role model for everyone in the ring, for when he retires, someone can take his place and become the WWF CHampion and leader to everyone in the WWF. He wants that person to take notice to what they are about to do, as never has a champion gone teo the lengths to defend the title in a random drawing where anybody can have a chance to be champion. Stephanie draws a name, and that name is Andre the Giant, who is obviously not here. Stephanie draws another name, and that name is The Fabulous Moolah. He says the match could be one for the ages, but he wants a more serious competitor. He asks Howard Finkel to draw a name, but he knocks the tumbler over. He picks up a random name, and that name is Rikishi. Everyone cheers for Rikishi as Triple H and Stephanie get angry with Howard Finkel.

X-Pac - as Mankind - comes out of the Back to the Future ride only to meet the real Mankind. The real deal beats the faker up for talking about his wife and family, then tells him "Have a nice day...you son of a bitch!"

WWF co-owner Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley guests on commentary for the next match.

Rikishi beats Triple H by disqualification. During the match, the rest of D-Generation X (X-Pac, "Road Dogg" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) watch the match from backstage. Later on, WWF co-owner Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley hands Triple H a steel chair, then distracts referee Tim White as Triple H hits Rikishi with the steel chair. Rikishi gets his shoulder up afterwards, and Stephanie hands Triple H the WWF Championship to use as a weapon. Triple H hits Rikishi with the title, and the match is over. Rikishi still manages to get up, and Triple H grabs a steel chair outside of the ring and hits him in the guit with it before hitting him in the back. Referees and officials get in the ring to restore order and keep Rikishi away from Triple H. Too Cool (Grandmaster Saxay and Scotty 2 Hotty) show up and celebrate with Rikishi afterwards to end the show. Triple H retains the WWF Championship.