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The WWF locker room surrounds the ringside area - much to the confusion of Jim Ross and Jerry "The King" Lawler - then The Rock shows up. WWF co-owner Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley and D-Generation X (Triple H, X-Pac, "Road Dogg" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) are seen watching the broadcast from backstage, apparently having no idea what is going on, either. He explains that everyone surrounding him has asked him to be their spokesperson, and as unaccustomed to public speaking as he is, he has agreed. He calls out Triple H and Stephanie, and after a few minutes, they show up. Stephanie says she does not know what everyone is up to, but she is confident they can work something out. The Rock tells Stephanie to know her role and shut her mouth, then brings up the firing of Mick Foley aka Mankind. He says that Mick Foley is in the parking lot outside, and also mentions that the entire locker room is ready to walk out and join the "World Rock Federation" if they do not meet their demands. He demands that Mick Foley be reinstated immediately. Triple H tells The Rock that if he wants Mick Foley back, he's got it, but it was already in the works and that he and Stephanie were going to reinstate him, anyway. The Rock then mentions the matches he has been in lately, and says there is no way any matches like the Pink Slip On A Pole Match and the Handicap You're Fired Match will ever happen again. Stephanie says that seems fair, then The Rock acknowledges the "slut" chants directed towards Stephanie. Triple H says, "I thought they were talking to you, Rock." The Rock then demands that if anyone is fired, it will be for just cause only. Triple H says that this is fair, too, and as he says that he and Stephanie are all about fairness, Mankind's entrance plays, but Triple H lies in wait for him. Instead of coming out through the stage, however, Mankind shows up through the crowd. He acknowledges "the dozens of Mankind fans" who sent out their cards and letters, and thanks The Rock for not only the kind words about him in his new work, but sticking his neck out on the line in support of him. As far as the McMahon-Helmsley Era, he condemns them for ridiculing and mocking him and his family before proposing some suggestions of his own for Royal Rumble. He wants a match against Triple H at the event for the WWF Championship, with stipulations to be named at a later date. He tells Triple H to make up his mind and quickly, as over 50 men are about to walk out. Triple H tells Mankind he has his match with him at Royal Rumble, but before Mankind say more, The Rock takes the microphone. He says he will take it up himself to include himself in another match at Royal Rumble. As The People's Champion, he will throw his name into the hat for the 30-man Royal Rumble Match, and says he will take 29 other jabronis over the top rope to face Triple H or Mankind, whoever is champion. Mankind tells The Rock not to waste all his time on Royal Rumble, as they have 20,000 fans right now and they might as well come up with "a damn good show." Mankind proposes a match between "Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn to see who the tougher New Age Outlaw is, and if it is not booked, everyone will walk. Backstage, Road Dogg and Billy Gunn are not happy. He also has another idea: since Triple H told X-Pac he is just as good as Triple H last week on SmackDown, he also proposes a match between Triple H and X-Pac. X-Pac doesn't seem to be very happy, either. Triple H and Stephanie are about to leave, but The Rock tells them they are not done. He proposes one more match, should D-Generation X survive: DX vs. The Acolytes (Faarooq and Bradshaw). Triple H accepts the match, but The Rock says he is still not done. He also says that The Acoltyes will not be alone, as they will be teaming up him and Mankind.
During the break, Triple H and WWF co-owner Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley are confronted by the rest of D-Generation X (X-Pac, "Road Dogg" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) for caving to The Rock and Mankind's demands.
"Road Dogg" Jesse James beats "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn after reversing the Fameasser into a pump handle slam. During the match, it is reported that there is a sign-up sheet backstage where the WWF locker room have signed on to to book their own matches. After the match, Billy Gunn refuses to shake Road Dogg's hand.
Mankind finds the fake Mankind and ties him up with another rope while daring him to be funny again.
Terri Runnels signs The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy) up for a match.
Before the next match, Kurt Angle says he and the St. Louis Rams have a lot in common. They are both full of intensity, integirty and intelligence, but unlike the Rams, he beats people with winning records. He then questions why people would boo an Olympic champion,a nd cheer Rams quarterback Kurt Warner, "a former arena football player who happens to be on a lucky streak."
The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat Kurt Angle and "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman in their first match together since Matt's injry when Jeff hits Blackman from behind with a drop kick from the top rope as Blackman has a weapon in his hand, sending Blackman into a Twist f Fate by Matt.
Mankind tortures the fake Mankind into laughing with him.
Edge tells Christian that they have gotten the match that they wanted tonight.
Chris Jericho tells Chyna that she taught him a lesson last week, and that if they team up together, there is nobody they can beat. He asks Chyna to sign them up for a match. He also tries to take the Intercontinental title, but Chyna does not let him.
Before the next match, it is announced that Edge is engaged to Val Venis' sister, Alannah. Val Venis announces this, and tells Edge that he may have what it takes to win her hand in marriage, but he does not have half of what it takes to beat him for the WWF European Championship. When Edge and Christian show up, the orange lights and graphic show up around the arena again.
Val Venis retains the WWF European Championship against Edge. After the match, both men shake hands, then Edge tells Val Venis that he may have been the best man tonight, but he will not be the best man at his sister's wedding, because Christian will be. Both men continue to show respect.
X-Pac, "Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn are seen arguing with one another in the locker room.
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The Hollys (Hardcore and Crash Holly) beat Chris Jericho and Chyna after Jericho denies Chyna the possibility of tagging him into the match After the match, Jericho leaves with the Intercontinental Championship and laughs .
Mankind totures the fake Mankind by pouring hot coffee on him.
X-Pac asks Triple H if he is ready for his match tonight, and asks Triple H if he meant it when he said that he is every bit as good as him. Triple H says he did...and that is the problem.
Triple H beats X-Pac after WWF co-owner Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley pulls X-Pac off the top rope by his left foot.
The Rock's new book The Rock Says..., along with an exclusive new T-shirt, is available on WWF Shop Zone.
X-Pac, "Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn are now angry with Triple H backstage.
Too Cool (Grandmaster Sexay, Scotty 2 Hotty, Rikishi Phatu) beats Al Snow and The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh). After the match, Al Snow turns on The Headbangers by hitting both of them with Head.
Mankind is considering untying the fake Mankind, and says that if he has not learned his lesson, he will turn him around and make him watch an hour of Al Snow matches.
WWF New York is now open for a sneak preview of the grand opening later this month in Times Square in New York City.
Mankind unties the fake mankind, but tells him not to mistake his kindness for weakness or it will be the last mistake he ever makes. He also tells him to stay in the room until he comes back.
The Godfather and D'Lo Brown vs. The Dudley Boyz (Buh Buh Ray and D-Von Dudley) ends in a double count-out after The Dudley Boyz try to steal The Godfather's hos.
Mankind finds Tori backstage, admits that he likes her breasts and says he has a list of about seventeen things he would like to do them. After inviting her to his dressing room, he slaps her on the buttocks before telling her to bring a friend as there is "plenty of Mankind to go around."
Test and Big Show quickly The Big Boss Man and Prince Albert after Big Boss Man inadvertently nails Albert in the back of the head with his nightstick after being roundhouse kicked by Big Show. After the match, Albert pushes Big Boss Man to the mat, then Big Show choke slams both men.
D-Generation X (Triple H, X-Pac, "Road Dogg" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) slowly makes their way to the ring, one member at a time, as they cannot seem to trust Triple H. We also see footage from last week of The Rock signing copies of his new book The Rock Says... at Tower Records in New York City.
D-Generation X (Triple H, X-Pac, "Road Dogg" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) beat The Acolytes (Faarooq and Brashaw), The Rock and Mankind. During the match, the rest of DX turns on Triple H and head to the back, and The Rock and The Acolytes follow them there, brawling with them on their way tot he back and leaving Mankind and Triple H alone in the ring. WWF co-owner Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley gets on the apron and almost falls victim to the Mandible Claw, but Triple H gets Mankind off of her before he can do it. Triple H clocks Mankind with the ring bell before hitting him with a Pedigree into the commentary table. Triple H then hits Mankind with another Pedigree in the middle of the ring to win the match. After the match, Triple H knocks out referee Tim White before hammering a now-bleeding Mankind with a couple of right hands. Mankind fights back and rips his mask off, hitting Triple H with a few rights of his own. He then throws the steel steps at Triple H's head when Triple H tumbles out of the ring, and after a ringside brawl, Mankind clotheslines Triple H out of the ring.
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