Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for April 29, 1999

The show starts with WWF co-owner Vince McMahon and Stephanie McMahon heading to the ring flanked by local law enforcement. Vince says he is extremely proud to stand in front of the crowd tonight as well as his daughter Stephanie. He is proud of his personal accomplishments, but not so much about his business ones. He also admits that he has been an asshole after the crowd chants "asshole," and hopes that he can change. He says it is true that he has been ruthless and uncaring of others, and even stepped on - and crushed - a few toes. Sometimes it has been for business and other times at the expense of his family, and he takes the first step towards reclaiming control of his own company. He says he will be "a competitive S.O.B.," but he will take time to smell the roses and thank those individuals who have made him who he is. He thanks "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock for his loyalty and helping Stephanie out of the boiler room a few weeks ago. He thanks The Big Show for coming to Stephanie's aid last week, and he also thanks "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Stephanie takes the microphone and thanks them as well, and says she was taken against her will, stripped of her clothes and dressed in a black gown for an unholy wedding. She says she has never felt so powerless and violated in all her life, as The Undertaker kept touching her and whispering in her ears that she was his and that there was nothing she could do it. She thanks Austin again from the bottom of her heart and soul, then says she hopes The Undertaker burns in Hell. Vince then makes a promise to Austin, but before he can make that promise, The Corporation shows up. WWF co-owner Shane McMahon wants to know why Vince is here at first, but then asks if they would have been there for Stephanie if something bad happened to them. He also rips into Vince for apologizing about how he ran business and for thanking "Stone Cold" Steve Austin for saving Stephanie, and that he doesn't give a rat's ass about Stephanie, Austin or Vince. Vince tells Shane he can "give a rat's about this," and is about to smack Shane before Chyna and "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Chyna step in. Shane tells them he's got this, and tells Vince to get his attitude out of his face before he slaps the wrinkles out of his, and tells him and Stephanie to leave the ring. Vince tells Shane that one day he may be a man, but tonight, he is acting like a petulant little boy. Vince and Stephanie leave the ring and head to the back, then Shane gets down to business. He says there have been two thorns in his side as of late: The Rock and Austin. Since they have a history with each other and cannot get along, he puts them on the same side in a tag team match against two volunteers. The first is Triple H, but when it comes to the second one, he asks "Are there any takers?" Suddenly, the lights go out and The Undertaker shows up on the TitanTron and curses Austin for ruining last week's ceremony to make Stephanie his bride and servant, and says Austin stuck his nose where it did not belong. He says that last week, Austin played spoiler, but this week, he will play judge, jury and executioner. Shane makes The Undertaker the second volunteer, and asks the crowd if they can feel the power of Shane McMahon. He says it can happen, because he said so.

Jeff Jarrett and Debra are looking for Owen Hart backstage. Meanwhile, Owen Hart is back in the Blue Blazer outfit, saying that the World Wrestling Federation needs a superhero, and that tonight, he is going to bring them one.

Before the next match, Val Venis says that tonight, he invites the ladies to invest in "The Big Valbowski's" mutual fun, as it is always up more than it is down, and with this fun, there will never be an early withdrawal. When Jeff Jarrett shows up, he says he has no idea where Owen Hart is and it pisses him off, but he can consider him his replacement. Before the match begins, The Blue Blazer shows up and trips Venis up from behind, and the match begins.

The Blue Blazer beats Val Venis when Debra distracts the referee. Venis gets a Fisherman's Suplex in, but Jeff Jarrett gets in the ring and kicks Venis in the crotch, giving the Blazer the win. After the match, Nicole Bass shows up and tells Val Venis "you owe me." Venis hightails it to the back as Nicole comes after him. After Venis and Nicole leave, The Godfather shows up with his hos to make good on the stipulation from the match earlier this week on Raw, and fights off both the Blazer and Jarrett. The Godfather tries to get Debra to join him, but Jarrett and The Blazer fight back and double-team The Godfather.

The Rock is backstage. He says he will have to "make a bunch of monkey asses famous" tonight.

Kevin Kelly interviews The Blue Blazer. He says he is back in the WWF because the WWF needs the Blue Blazer back. When Kevin calls him Owen, The Blazer asks who Owen is, then says he is looking for him, too. He says the WWF has become deplorable, and says there is too much cleavage. He also says Val Venis is deplorable. He says the WWF needs a superhero like him who protects good from evil. He then tells "the little Blazers" to take their vitamins, say their prayers and drink their milk. (Fun fact: Faarooq is seen clear as day walking by in the background.)

Big Show beats Test. During the match, it is announced that WWF co-owner Vince McMahon and Stephanie McMahon have just exited the building in disgust around the time that The Big Boss Man shows up. After the match, Boss Man gets in the ring, and Big Show almost chases him around the ring. As Big Show leaves, Boss Man gets back in the ring and hits Test in the head with his nightstick. Big Show runs back into the ring and chases Boss Man to the back.

The Rock shows up. He says that WWF co-owner Shane McMahon and "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley decide to check themselves in to the Smackdown Hotel earlier this week, and tells them they will check in, but they won't check out without his fist in their mouths and his foot up their asses. As for "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, they will fight the fight, but they are not partners, buddies or friends, and if Austin gets in his way, he'll shove his horns up his ass. Austin shows up, and he tells The Rock he will always be some punk kid who spits out nursery rhymes. Austin then tells The Rock he will knock his horns off his head, wipe his ass and put him on a barbecue grill. Suddenly, Shane McMahon shows up and says it is perfect that they cannot get along, as his plan is getting bigger and better as he speaks. The lights then go out, and The Undertaker shows up and stands side by side with Shane. He asks if they understand and if they can see the power, and spells it out a little bit more. Suddenly, The Corporation and The Ministry of Darkness show up on the stage at the same time. Shane introduces The Rock and Austin - and the WWF - to The Corporation Ministry, and tells The Rock and Austin to get it together and change their strategy.

Kevin Kelly interviews Kane and X-Pac. X-Pac says that if Kane wants wants things to be unpredictable, then unpredictability is what we are going to get.

D'Lo Brown beats Droz by disqualification after Prince Albert gets involved in the match. After the match, Ivory runs to the back, and Prince Alberto is about to give D'Lo an impromptu tongue piercing when Ivory returns with "Sexual Chocolate" Mark Henry, who has not been seen in some time. Mark Henry fights off Droz and Prince Albert to make the save for D'Lo.

Kevin Kelly interviews The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn). Road Dogg says they have "champs" written all over them. Road Dogg says it may get a little wacky with X-Pac being a close, personal friend, but Billy Gunn tells Road Dogg that are no friends when it comes to the tag team titles.

X-Pac and Kane retain the WWF Tag Team Championships against The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) as Gunn lifts X-Pac over his head only for X-Pac to come down on him for the pinfall when Road Dogg accidentally trips him.

"Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn argue backstage over their match to the point that officials have to keep Road Dogg away from Billy Gunn.

Dok Hendrix interviews The Brood (Gangrel, Edge, Christian) in the ring. Gangrel says The Brood spoke by their own choice, which was forbidden by The Undertaker. When they came to the WWF, they created the guidance and the guiding light to show them the way. However, The Undertaker's thoughts do not match their own, and in the darkness, they seek a much different light. Gangrel says they live their collective lifestyle in who they are and what they believe in, in the search of the mystery of life in the hereafter. The power is what they seek, and it is within all of us, and they just have to unleash it. Dok Hendrix says some people think The Brood are "off the charts." Edge says they will understand, as understanding is just a matter of time as the power lies within them and it is up to them to find it. They are who they are: the unholy trio. They will become what they will follow. Those who believe will follow, while those who don't will merely exist. Edge then tells Dok Hendrix to beware and take care, because the freaks will come out at night. Dok says he has no idea what The Brood is smoking, but he says it is a gimmick and that they are just drawing attention. Gangrel doesn't care what Hendrix thinks, and says they are who they are and know what they are capable of. He then says that "Michael" (a reference to Dok Hendrix's real name, as Dok Hendrix is really Michael P.S. Hayes of The Fabulous Freebirds) is the one who is confused. The Brood then jumps Dok Hendrix, who is then the victim of a blood bath.

"Bad Ass" Billy Gunn is seen hunting down X-Pac backstage.

Kevin Kelly interviews "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock backstage. Shamrock says Bradshaw has been a pain in his backside, and tonight, he will pay for what he did earlier this week on Raw. Shamrock says he was born in the streets and fought in the streets for space. He plans to break Bradshaw's arms, legs and spirit before he beats the crap out of him some more, as he is ready to lay it all on the line.

"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock attacks Bradshaw from behind before the Street Fight begins.

"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock beats Bradshaw in a Street Fight after choking him out with a baseball bat. Shamrock has to be pulled off Bradshaw after the match by referees and officials, whom Shamrock scares out of the ring. Shamrock ends up snapping and hitting Sgt. Slaughter with the bat.

Kevin Kelly interviews Mankind in the Boiler Room. After Mankind introduces himself to those who have never watched WWF before, saying he sits in boiler rooms because he likes the ambiance, that he wears a sweaty leather masks to sell a few dolls, that he wears a shirt and tie because it looks damn good, and that he shoves a sock that looks a like him down his opponents' gullets because he can and because the fans enjoy it, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn can be heard yelling at X-Pac wondering where he is at. Mankind responds to this by simply saying "What a whiner."

Backstage in WWF co-owner Shane McMahon's dressing room, Shane is seen talking to The Corporate Ministry, saying that "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and The Rock will feel The Corporate Ministry's wrath.

Mankind beats The Big Boss Man with the Mandible Claw after Test and Big Show keep Boss Man from running away from the match.

"Bad Ass" Billy Gunn attacks X-Pac in the locker room. Kane quickly makes the save, and Billy Gunn runs away.

The Corporate Ministry ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley and The Undertaker) vs. The Rock and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin ends when The Corporate Ministry attacks The Rock and Austin. Test, The Big Show and "The World's Most Dangerous Man" run into the ring and clean house, and the match turns into a brawl. Triple H and The Rock take their brawl into the crowd, while The Undertaker choke slams Austin. WWF co-owner Vince McMahon shows up as WWF co-owner Shane McMahon tosses a chair to The Undertaker, and he clocks Shane before trying to stop The Undertaker from hitting Austin with a steel chair only to have the chair smacked into his head. Austin hits The Undertaker with a Stone Cold Stunner, and Shane starts punching an unconscious Vince. Austin approaches Shane, flips him off, gets his hands on him and hits him with a Stunner. Austin then drinks a few beers and uses some of it to revive Vince to end the show.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 21, 1998

RAW

WWF co-owner Vince McMahon tells co-owner Shane McMahon, Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco that he will be out for a while to train for the Royal Rumble Match, and when he comes back, he will give The Corporation a bonus. Vince puts Shane in charge, and tells him to keep his ego and temper in check, and Patterson and Brisco will be held responsible for Shane's actions.

WWF co-owner shows up with The Corporation (Pat Patterson, Gerald Brisco, The Rock, "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Kem Shamrock, The Big Boss Man, WWF Commissioner "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, Test). Shane announces that WWF co-owner has "stepped out for a few moments" and he has the keys to the kindom, and he will do things "the Shane McMahon way." D-Generation ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dogg" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) show up, and Triple H says that Shane may have the keys to the kingdom, they have the keys to the boiler room. Mankind shows up, and Shane asks if there is a loser convention in town as they are the Bad News Bears of the World Wrestling Federation. Triple H says the real bad news is that Shane is an "even bigger asshole than [his] old man." Shane says he appreciates the compliment, then gets down to business. He says that The New Age Outlaws (Road Dogg, Billy Gunn) are not tag team champion material and that there will be no rematch, and Shawn puts Billy Gunn in a match against Ken Shamrock before putting Road Dogg in a match against The Big Boss Man. Shane asks Shawn if he anything special for tonight's audience. Shawn puts Triple H and X-Pac in a tag team match against The Rock and Test. Shane saves the best for last, and tells Mankind that nobody puts their hands on his father Vince without a little payback, and makes a match between Mankind and himself, and it will take place in the ring, not in the parking lot, and promises he will finish what his father started and kick his ass. Mankind laughs at Shane and his challenge, as does Triple H and the rest of DX, and says the audience will love watching Shane try to kick his ass.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin is on this week's special double issue of People as one of the most intriguing people of the year as well as one of the breakthrough people of the year.

Backstage, D'Lo Brown tells "Sexual Chocolate" Mark Henry that whatever business has with the women behind the nearby double doors can wait, as they have a match tonight. Henry says he'll take care of his business outside of the ring before taking care of his business inside the ring, but D'Lo Brown is not exactly convinced even as Mark Henry asks D'Lo to stand guard.

Al Snow beats Gangrel. After the match, the lights go dark and Edge and Christian show up as red lights glow around the arena. The arena then goes completely dark, and Al Snow is covered in blood when the lights come back on. (This match is the debut of new WWF referee Teddy Long, who would go on to become a manager before becoming two-time General Manager of SmackDown years later.)

During the break, it is revealed that The Brood's (Gangrel, Edge, Christian) has made Al Snow go insane.

"Bad Ass" Billy Gunn beats "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock to become the WWF Intercontinental Champion after reversing a roll-up with one of his own...almost. WWF Commissioner "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels shows up and says that the title was never on the line, and that the only person who said it was is the announcer and that his opinion does not mean squat. Ken Shamrock therefore retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Billy Gunn moons Shawn, telling him to kiss his ass, and Shamrock blindsides Billy Gunn before taking the Intercontinental title away from him.

Road Warrior Hawk shows up. He says it is time to let the cat out of the bag, and says Droz is "the pusher man" and "the enabler," and says he is done covering for him as he has been clean for quite some time. An angry Droz shows up and admits it was a good plan from Droz to make him undependable in Road Warrior Animal, make him undependable, and take his place in L.O.D. 2000. He says that Droz was the dope pusher and that he was the dope, and nobody regrets it more than him. When he heals up, L.O.D. will stand for "Legion of Doom" and "Lords of Discipline," and he will discipline the hell out of Droz. He then says that the best way to fuel a fire that has gone wild is with hatred, and he has plenty of that for him. Droz attacks Hawk as soon as he turns his back, and Animal pulls Droz off Hawk. Droz yells "I don't need you!" before walking off.

"Sexual Chocolate" Mark Henry says he cannot wait, and knocks on the double doors. Terri Runnels and Jacqueline answer, and Mark Henry goes behind the doors, much to the chagrin of D'Lo Brown.

We see the moment from around last Christmas where "Stone Cold" Steve Austin gave a man in a Santa Claus suit the Stone Cold Stunner.

Before the next match, Owen Hart shows up after The Blue Blazer does. He insists that he is not The Blue Blazer, and says there is a little bit of Blue Blazer in every single one of us, including Blackman. The Blue Blazer then attacks Blackman from behind as Owen Hart guests on commentary, but he leaves after insisting he was not The Blue Blazer last week despite being unmasked on live television.

"The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman beats The Blue Blazer by disqualification after Owen Hart attacks Blackman. Goldust shows up and gets in the ring, and goes after The Blue Blazer while Blackman continues to fight Owen. Goldust holds The Blazer back and Blackman unmasks him. The man behind the mask is none other than Jeff Jarrett.

Jacqueline and Terri Runnels tease "Sexual Chocolate" Mark Henry by announcing their intention of taking a shower together...with Mark Henry watching. D'Lo Brown is still standing guard at the door.

"Sexual Chocolate" Mark Henry watches Jacqueline and Terri Runnels shower together.

WAR ZONE

Before the next match, "Road Dogg" Jesse James says it's a shame that the match is not for the WWF Hardcore Championship and that he's considering stealing it from him. He also says that he is from Cobb County, Georgia, and that he had a cousin in a correctional facility over there and that one night, the guards got "a little too funky" with the nightsticks. He then says it's too bad that The Big Boss Man is "too much of a chickenshit" to put the Hardcore title on the line. The Big Boss Man tells Road Dogg that he does not know what hardcore and hard times are all about, but he has a little message for him. He'll put the title on the line, and show him what hard times are all about.

"Road Dogg" Jesse James beats The Big Boss Man to become the WWF Hardcore Champion in a match that goes all over the arena and ends with Mankind throwing a net over The Big Boss Man before nailing him with a nightstick.

Jacqueline and Terri Runnels get "Sexual Chocolate" Mark Henry out of his clothes, then put a dog collar on him before getting him on a massage table. After putting some oil on the back of his legs, they put a ball gag in his mouth before putting whipped cream on his chest and licking it off. Terri then turns on a vibrator. D'Lo Brown is still standing guard at the door.

Jeff Jarrett talks about how women in politics piss him off.

Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco confront WWF co-owner Vince McMahon and tell him not to face Mankind, but Shane has his mind made up and says he will face Mankind after Mankind laughed in his and his family's face.

Terri Runnels places a blinder on "Sexual Chocolate" Mark Henry's eyes before before they tie Mark Henry to the table.

The J.O.B. Squad (Bob Holly and 2 Cold Scorpio) beat The Acolytes (Faarooq and Bradshaw) by disqualification after Faarooq and 2 Cold Scorpio brawl in the crowd, and The Acolytes beat up The J.O.B. Squad after the match.

Mankind beats Shane McMahon by disqualification. During the match, Mankind grabs a steel chair, then hands it to Shane and dares him to hit him with it and to "Show some balls, you gutless coward." He does, but it has no effect, and as Mankind traps Shane in the corner, Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco try to help Shane only to get beat up for it by Mankind, with Mankind squeezing Pat Patterson in the privates. Mankind then nails Shane in the knee with a corner before pulling out Mr. Socko and putting Shane in the Mandible Claw. The Rock shows up and attacks Mankind, ending the match. All the while, WWF Commissioner "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels has to hold the rest of The Corporation back. D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dogg" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) shows up. X-Pac hits Shane with the Bronco Buster, then DX fights off The Corporation, and Patterson, Brisco and The Rock have to help Shane to the back.

We see a vignette of "Classy" Freddy Blassie as "the real Santa Claus," which is yet another vulgar guy in a Santa Claus suit.

Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco are outside of the arena, wondering what they are going to do and what will happen to their Christmas bonus when WWF co-owner Vince McMahon finds out what happened to WWF co-owner Shane McMahon.

D'Lo Brown has to head to the next match alone, as "Sexual Chocolate" Mark Henry is tied up behind the double doors. As the next match begins, we find out that Terri Runnels and Jacqueline are whipping Mark Henry while a C-clamp is applied to his genitals.

The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) beat D'Lo Brown. During the match, Michael Cole and Jerry "The King" Lawler get details on what is happening to "Sexual Chocolate" Mark Henry backstage, which somehow involves gerbils. After the match, Lawler finds out that Mark Henry has gotten out of the room, and when Mark Henry shows up, he has handcuffs around his wrists.

WWF co-owner Vince McMahon shows back up, and the cat is let out of the bag about what happened to WWF co-owner Vince McMahon.

The Undertaker is on the newest issue of Tattoo Magazine, available on newsstands today.

Before the next match, WWF Commissioner "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels announces that the rest of The Corporation will be at ringside, but the rest of D-Generation X (Chyna, "Road Dogg" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) will not. WWF co-owner Vince McMahon shows up and, since it has not been a good night and because it is the holiday season, the rest of D-Generation X will be allowed to stay so everyone can watch what will happen.

D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley and X-Pac) vs. The Corporation (The Rock and Test) ends when everyone on both sides fight each other all over the ring arena before Kane shows up and choke slams Triple H, "Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn. WWF co-owner Vince McMahon is seen winking before Kane choke slams X-Pac, and it becomes obvious that Kane is the "Christmas bonus" and part of The Corporation. Chyna ends up being choke slammed after she is surrounded by The Corporation to end the show.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for November 23, 1998

RAW

WWF owners Vince McMahon and Shane McMahon come to the ring with Pat Patterson, Gerald Brisco and WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter. Vince says he has nothing to do with The Undertaker attacking "Stone Cold" Steve Austin with a shovel last week, saying he does not lie and that when he guarantees something, the fans can take it to the back. In a moment, Vince will name a new WWF Commissioner, as what he and his family do is done for the fans. He admits they disagree sometimes, but everything they do, they do it for the fans. Vince tells the fans that Sgt. Slaughter has decided to graciously step aside to allow the World Wrestling Federation to advance, so it can have an independent, free-thinker at the helm who does not answer to him. This Commissioner will have full rights and privileges to treat every WWF Superstar with equality and dignity, with the only exception to the rule being "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, as Austin is his, and he will make all decisions as it pertains to him. He then introduces the new WWF Commissioner: "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels. Shawn shows up in a street clothes and a cowboy hat, and says "It looks like there's a new sheriff in town!" Shawn thanks Vince for the opportunity, and is thrilled to be back in the ring in one form or another. As a token of his appreciation and as the new Commissioner of the World Wrestling Federation, he can be the one guaranteeing things around her and that things will never, ever be the same again. In an effort to add a little bit more "sizzle to tonight's steak," he then asks to book his first match, right here, right now. Tonight, the WWF Championship is one the line as The Rock will defend the title against X-Pac. He then asks for the DX music to be played, and Vince and companies realize they may have made a mistake.

Kevin Kelly interviews The Oddities (Violent J, Shaggy 2 Dope, Luna Vachon, Golga, Kurrgan, Giant Silva), who have a rematch against The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) tonight. Violent J tells The Oddities he is ready, but Shaggy 2 Dope is not ready, and they are not ready as a team, telling The Oddities they are right and that they are not ready physically or mentally. He asks The Oddities to have his back in the match tonight. Luna says The Oddities can handle it, but they feel disappointed.

The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) beat The Oddities (Kurrgan and Golga). Before the match, it is announced that the newest issue of Raw Magazine is available tomorrow. During the match, Violent J gets on the apron, and Golga inadvertently knocks him off. This distracts Golga, and Mosh chokes Golga out with a shirt before Thrasher gets the schoolboy pin. After the match, Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope stomp on Golga along with Thrasher and Mosh, and Shaggy 2 Dope sprays spray paint into Giant Silva's eyes. The four of them attack everyone else in the ring save for the referee, cutting Luna Vachon's hair after spray painting her in the eyes and tieing Giant Silva up in the ropes. Mosh says this is the new Headbanger attitude and that there is not right way or wrong way, only The Headbanger way, and that it's their turn to kick a little bit of ass.

"The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman beats The Blue Blazer. During the match, it is made evident from a close-up of The Blue Blazer that Owen Hart is not behind the mask. After the match, Blackman tries to unmask The Blue Blazer, but Owen Hart rushes in from behind and hits Blackman in his injured leg with a chop block before leaving with The Blue Blazer.

We see footage from yesterday in San Jose, California, where "Stone Cold" Steve Austin collapses after a match, having suffered nausea and dizziness, among other symptoms, from being hit in the head with a shovel by The Undertaker last week on Raw.

WWF owner Vince McMahon and WWF Commissioner "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels are seen having a word backstage.

The Brood (Gangrel and Edge) beat The Nation (D'Lo Brown and "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry). During the match, Chyna shows up, distracting Mark Henry and allowing Gangrel to win with a schoolboy pin. After the match, Chyna simply says "All right, Mark...I'll do it." Mark is excited, as the dinner date is on.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin is seen talking to the doctors at the hospital, who give him some medication to allow him to get some sleep. He is also told to take a couple of weeks off. He tells Jim Ross that he feels like he's been hit in the head with a shovel, and that The Undertaker and Paul Bearer will have hell to pay when he comes back. His blood pressure goes up upon the mere thought of getting revenge.

WWF Commissioner "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels is seen talking with D-Generation X ("Road Dogg" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn, X-Pac) backstage.

Goldust vs. "Marvelous Marc Mero" ends in a no-contest. Before the match, it is announced that "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will face The Undertaker in a Buried Alive Match at next month's pay-per-view, Rock Bottom, and if Austin wins, he qualifies for the Royal Rumble Match in January. During the match, Terri Runnels shows up, and Jacqueline shows up soon after. Terri gets up on the apron to distract the referee as Goldust readies Mero for Shattered Dreams, then Jacqueline hits Goldust with a low blow before Terri kicks Mero in the crotch.

Back at the hospital, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin signs an autograph, then has his blood pressure checked before he gets some sleep. A hearse is then seen pulling up in front of the hospital.

WAR ZONE

Mankind retains the WWF Hardcore Championship against The Big Boss Man and "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock. WWF owners Vince McMahon and Shane McMahon show up and watch from the stage during the match. Near the end, The J.O.B. Squad (Al Snow, 2 Cold Scorpio, Bob Holly) show up, and Al Snow hits Shamrock with Head as Shamrock has Mankind in the ankle lock to allow Mankind to retain.

The Undertaker and Paul Bearer are seen assaulting "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in the hospital in San Jose, California and putting him under with a handkerchief covered in ether. The Undertaker tells Austin "This is where you get off" and "This is your last ride."

The Undertaker and Paul Bearer place "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in their hearse and drive off.

Dwayne Gill beats Christian to become the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion! During the match, The J.O.B. Squad (Al Snow, 2 Cold Scorpio, Bob Holly) attack Edge and Gangrel, and 2 Cold Scorpio hits Christian with a splash before placing Gill on top of him. Michael Cole - who calls this "the greatest upset in WWF history" - interviews Gill, who says that aside from the birth of the son, this is the greatest moment of his life. He is then helped to the back by The J.O.B. Squad.

The Undertaker and Paul Bearer take a sedated "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to a mound of dirt in the middle of nowhere. Nearby is an open grave, which Bearer asks The Undertaker to make a little bit deeper. Bearer tells Austin he has crossed the line, and Austin comes to and grabs Bearer. The Undertaker puts Austin in a headlock while Bearer puts Austin back under with a handkerchief doused in ether. The Undertaker then says burying Austin alive is too good for him, and tells Bearer he will embalm him alive and that Austin will know what pain is.

The Undertaker and Paul Bearer are seen driving away with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.

Before the next match, The Godfather gives Tiger Ali Singh the choice between fighting him - to which he says he will kick Singh's ass - or any of his three hoes for the entire night. Suddenly, Steven Regal shows up and tells Singh he got screwed royally last week, because he trusted The Godfather and that Singh "can afford better slappers than this." Regal and Singh then double-team The Godfather, and Val Venis gets in the ring to beat up Singh. Referees and officials have to restore order. After the match, The Godfather gives the hos to Val Venis.

WWF Commissioner "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and The Rock are sen having a disagreement backstage, and WWF owners Shane McMahon and Vince McMahon have to keep The Rock away from Shawn.

WWF Commissioner "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels is seen talking to referee Earl Hebner in the locker room.

The J.O.B. Squad (Bob Holly and 2 Cold Scorpio) beat The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn). During the match, it is revealed that Dwayne Gill has joined The J.O.B. Squad. Near the end, Mankind shows up with a leafblower and hits Billy Gunn in the head with it. After the match, The Big Boss Man and "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock show up and attack everyone in the ring. Pat Patterson, Gerald Brisco and Sgt. Slaughter show up and try to recruit The New Age Outlaws.

The Undertaker and Paul Bearer take "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to a funeral home.

In the funeral home, The Undertaker takes "Stone Cold" Steve Austin into the embalming room and places him on the slab. As Paul Bearer gets prepared for the enbalming, The Undertaker tells Austin that he cannot tempt the fate and tempt "the Ministry," and that this it did not have to be this way and that this is his fault. He tells Austin this is what he gets when he crosses the line into a realm of darkness from which there is no escape, and that this is the final road for him. Bearer then cuts Austin's shirt in half.

In the funeral home, The Undertaker tells "Stone Cold" Steve Austin that he hopes he can hear him, for what he will experience is going to be the worst imaginable pain and horror that he could ever endure, as when one understands death, they become ageless, deathless and immortal. The Undertaker then chants some foreign words, then points a dagger at the throat of Austin. Suddenly, Kane shows up and attacks The Undertaker. Bearer tries to finish the job with some scissors, but Austin comes to, resists and escapes. The camera then suddenly cuts off, and the transmission ends.

WWF Commissioner "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels shows up before the next match and ejects The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn), "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock and The Big Boss Man from ringside, sending them back to the back and ensuring that the next match is strictly one-on-one. He then watches the match from ringside.

The Rock retains the WWF Championship against X-Pac. During the match, WWF owners Vince McMahon and Shane McMahon show up and watch the match from the stage. Near the end, The Rock introduces a steel chair into the match. WWF Commissioner "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels heads into the ring, takes it away from him, and then hits X-Pac in the head with the chair before The Rock hits The Corporate Elbow to retain. After the match, The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) rush into the ring. The Rock escapes, but The Big Boss Man and "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock rush in and attack The Outlaws and X-Pac. Vince, Shane, The Rock and Shawn are seen mockingly giving The Outlaws and X-Pac the D-Generation X crotch chop from the ramp to end the show.