Backstage, Mae Young tells The Kat that she will show her opponent what she is made of tonight.
WWF Chairman Vince McMahon shows up. He says that the fans may think he is disappointed as of late that there is a new WWF Champion in The Rock, and he is, for had there been a fair one-on-one encounter between The Rock and Triple H, and had it not been for WWF co-owner Linda McMahon reinstating referee Earl Hebner as well as "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Triple H would still be WWF Champion and he would not have to bear that indignity. Vince then proclaims that every genius has a plan, and whether the genius is General Montgomery, Napoleon or even Vince McMahon himself, a genius has multiple plans. He says that The Rock had been hoping to hold the WWF Championship long enough to bring it to London, England, for if he were to lose it here, nobody would hear about it as nothing newsworthy comes from London. Vince then promises that the world will know there will be a new WWF Champion after tonight, and that it will be a McMahon family member, because there is no Linda McMahon, Earl Hebner or "Stone Cold" Steve Austin tonight.
Kane - now wearing a cast after the recent attack by The Big Boss Man and Bull Buchanan - beats Bull Buchanan.
Backstage, Triple H tells WWF co-owner Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley that it makes him feel good not only to have Vince's confidence that he will win the WWF Championship tonight, but to also be viewed as part of the family. Stephanie tells Triple H "I think he meant you" in reference to WWF co-owner Shane McMahon also being in the match for the title.
Faarooq guests on commentary for the next match, but quickly gets involved in the match and is ejected from ringside by referee Jimmy Korderas.
"Road Dogg" Jesse James beat Bradshaw.
Backstage, Michael Cole interviews Terri Runnels, who says that nothing beats good nutrition. The Fabulous Moolah says she has been training Terri every day, and tonight, Terri will make the The Kat wish she never saw either of them.
The Kat beats Terri Runnels in an arm wrestling match follow several false starts and Terri spitting water into The Kat's face, which leads to Mae Young grabbing The Fabulous Moolah's water bottle and pouring it in Terri's face in response. After the match, Mae Young throws water on Moolah, then Terri pulls down the strap of The Kat's top. The Kat exposes her breasts shortly afterwards, then leaves with Mae Young.
Rikishi and Big Show (as Shokishi) are seen dressed similarly while Crash Holly is seen laughing at them from behind.
The Rock is seen entering the arena.
Rikishi and Big Show beat The Dudley Boyz (Buh Buh Ray and D-Von Dudley) after Christian distracts referee Tim White so that Edge can hit Buh Buh Ray with a Spear. After the match, Too Cool (Grandmaster Sexay and Scotty 2 Hotty) show up and not only celebrate with Big Show and Rikishi, but also get The Dudley Boyz to join in after The Dudleys give Too Cool their trademark lens-less glasses in exchange for the usual Too Cool sunglasses.
We see a video package of Kurt Angle's time in London, England.
Backstage, Michael Cole interviews Chris Benoit. Benoit says it took a cheap shot for Chris Jericho to beat him for the Intercontinental title, and that Jericho has payback coming to him. As for Kurt Angle, he says that life is about timing and that Angle is at the wrong place at the wrong time, as he will learn what being pissed off is all about.
Before the next match, Kurt Angle says he has been in London, England all week long, and he cannot help but notice that everyone's children are pale, weak, unhealthy and uneducated. He also says he could not understand a word that they are saying, and says they need to learn the universal language: American. Angle then says that like so many times in the past, the United States has come to England rescue like they did in World War II, and tonight is no different as he will teach the people about the 3 I's. After Chris Benoit appears for the next, Crash Holly shows up and guests on commentary for the next match, complaining that he cannot find an Englishman to fight.
Kurt Angle beats Chris Benoit.
Backstage, Michael Cole interviews WWF co-owner Shane McMahon. When asked who he thinks WWF Chairman Vince McMahon is favoring between him and Triple H, Shane says Vince is favoring him to win the WWF Championship.
We see another "Judgment Day Is Coming" vignette.
The British Bulldog runs to the ring with referee Teddy Long. Crash tries to escape through the crowd, but The British Bulldog drags him back towards the ring and wrestles him for the WWF Hardcore Championship.
The British Bulldog beats Crash Holly to become the WWF Hardcore Champion!
We see footage from Edge and Christian gave a kid named Frank an autograph and take a picture with another fan as Michael Cole shows up only to block him out of the shot as Cole takes the picture. Cole says no Superstars have charged for autographs and pictures, but Edge says that WWE has not had Superstars like them and Christian says the fans in London, England don't know any better.
The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat Edge and Christian by disqualification after Edge uses the ring bell as a weapon. Edge and Christian retain the WWF Tag Team Championships. After the match, The Dudley Boyz (Buh Buh Ray and D-Von Dudley) show up and attack Edge before hitting Christian with a Dudley Death Drop. Afterwards, The Dudley Boyz produce a table from underneath the ring and powerbomb Edge through it.
Before the next match, Eddie Guerrero says he has heard that the English don't like being part of Europe, then says he doesn't like being their champion anyway. He says that he and Chyna have been talking, and that the people think they and the EOC (Equal Opportunity Commission, for those outside of the UK) are going to kick them out for giving them a bad name. Chyna then speaks in Spanish, saying England doesn't deserve a champion as great as Eddie and that they cannot take his "Latino heat." Eddie then translate for the fans. Jericho shows up and welcomes everyone to "London is Jericho," then tells Chyna and Eddie that the fans wish they would piss off. He also says there is no need for the EOC, as all the fans part of "the Y2J," which is all they need. A coin toss is then held to dictate wither the Intercontinental Championship or the European Championship is on the line, and the European Championship is immediately defended afterwards.
Eddie Guerrero retains the WWF European Championship against Chris Jericho after using the title as a weapon while referee Tim White is distracted by Chyna, who introduced the title into the match as a weapon beforehand. Jericho knocks Chyna off apron with a triangle springboard drop kick, but gets blasted in the face with the European title when he turns around.
Backstage, WWF co-owner Shane McMahon speaks with Triple H and WWF co-owner Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, who asks Triple H to do all the work while he makes the pinfall to win the WWF Championship. Triple H tells Shane that he is putting the cart before the horse and tells him that WWF Chairman Vince McMahon was talking about him when he said a McMahon family member would be champion. Stephanie says it doesn't matter who wins the title, as it is all in the family, but Shane and Triple H simultaneously tell Stephanie it matters to them.
Backstage, Michael Cole interviews The Rock. The Rock says that the odds are against him and that WWF co-owner Shane McMahon and Triple H don't trust each other to the point of infighting, but he will defy the odds and retain the WWF Championship regardless of where the Triple Threat Match for the WWF Championship is taking place.
The Rock retains the WWF Championship against Shane McMahon and Triple H in a Triple Threat Match. During the match, The Rock inadvertently slingshots Shane into the corner and into referee Mike Chioda. Soon after, WWF Chairman trips The Rock, and as The Rock grabs Vince by the hair, Triple H smacks The Rock with the WWF Championship. The referee is still down, however, and Vince calls for another referee. Gerald Brisco runs in wearing a referee's shirt, but The Rock kicks out. Vince attacks The Rock, but The Rock catches Vince trying to swing a steel chair at him. Triple H hits The Rock with a low blow from behind followed by the Pedigree, but The Rock kicks out again. An angry Triple H punches out Gerald Brisco, then hits The Rock with another Pedigree. Vince puts on Gerald Brisco's referee shirt, but Earl Hebner shows up and yanks Vince out of the ring. Vince grabs Hebner and tries to punch him, but Hebner ducks and Vince hits his fist on the ring post. Vince then chases Hebner around and into the ring, where he falls victim to a Rock Bottom. The Rock comes to and fends off both Triple H and Shane, and The Rock hits a People's Elbow on Shane to retain the title after Hebner makes the three-count.
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