WWE SMACKDOWN 07 JUNE 2001 FULL SHOW

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00:01:37And we are kicking off SmackDown with a King of the Ring qualifying match.

00:01:41The winner of last year's King of the Ring, Kurt Angle.

00:02:25Shane McMahon, the King of the Ring, but now put himself in the tournament.

00:02:30Winner of last year's King of the Ring.

00:02:37And from Mobile, Alabama, weighing in at 34 pounds, Hardcore!

00:02:43Well, no love lost between Kurt Angle and Hardcore Holly.

00:02:47It was Angle who broke Hardcore's arm last year, and he laughed about it.

00:02:52And as the animosity continued on Raw Monday night, when Angle reluctantly teamed with the Holly Cousins to take on

00:02:59the Douglas.

00:02:59He's lost out of fire.

00:03:01And we don't have to really, really fight at Kurt Angle to be in there.

00:03:04And look at the corner and see Bob Holly, Hardcore Holly in the corner.

00:03:08After all, their history as far as Angle breaking Hardcore Holly's arm.

00:03:12Well, Angle took advantage with the Angle slam to win the matchup, and then that hug to Hardcore Holly.

00:03:18Hardcore didn't want anything to do with Kurt Angle.

00:03:21That animosity is still brewing.

00:03:22Oh, absolutely.

00:03:24As everybody knows, and I know for sure, Hardcore High don't like nobody.

00:03:28And he definitely don't like Whippy Hero.

00:03:30So Hardcore Holly, Kurt Angle, King of the Ring tournament.

00:03:33This is qualifying action underway.

00:03:3616-person tournament culminates at the King of the Ring, and Commissioner Regal said the pairings will be unique.

00:03:42And they have been so far.

00:03:43Taz, Monday night on Raw, we saw Jeff Hardy advance.

00:03:46Look out!

00:03:47What a crossbody.

00:03:48Here's the cover by Hardcore and a kickout.

00:03:49On Raw Monday, we saw Jeff Hardy advance with a win over his brother, Matt.

00:03:54And then we saw Rhino advance as well.

00:03:56Yeah, I know about the Rhino matchup.

00:03:58I mean, it was a-

00:03:59Whoa!

00:04:00Matchup!

00:04:01Rhino went out.

00:04:02Rhino and myself went out at a-

00:04:04That's Monday on Raw.

00:04:06Rhino came out on top.

00:04:08Rhino's as tough as I thought.

00:04:10Big clothesline to knock down Kurt Angle and Hardcore Holly out of the ring.

00:04:13And I'll tell you, Hardcore Holly has not forgotten the name, Taz, where Kurt Angle's moonsault

00:04:17put Hardcore on the shelf for a couple of months with a broken arm.

00:04:21And Kurt Angle had the audacity to laugh about it.

00:04:23No doubt.

00:04:24Hey, I'll tell you what.

00:04:25I spoke to Hardcore Holly earlier today, and I actually said, what's your mindset going into this deal?

00:04:30He said, Taz, I don't forgive and I don't forget.

00:04:33That's all he said.

00:04:34He walked away.

00:04:34So figure that out.

00:04:35Kurt Angle, a wonderful group from Hardcore Holly.

00:04:38It's been a great week for Kurt Angle, Taz.

00:04:40Of course, he hosted Sunday Night Heat this past Sunday night.

00:04:43Saturday, he was in Stillwater, Oklahoma, inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

00:04:47And what a great honor for Kurt Angle.

00:04:49A phenomenal, phenomenal honor.

00:04:51Oh, look at this.

00:04:52Bang, bang outside the ring.

00:04:55Hardcore Holly's back, bouncing off that mat there on the floor.

00:04:59But you know what, Cole?

00:05:00This matchup here ain't about the Hall of Fame.

00:05:02This matchup's about the king of the ring.

00:05:03And I'll tell you what, you gotta wonder, what does Hardcore Holly want more?

00:05:07To advance in the king of the ring or to destroy Kurt Angle?

00:05:10That's a great question, because in this king of the ring tournament, careers are made, Taz.

00:05:14Over the years, we've seen past king of the ring winners like Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H,

00:05:19even Kurt Angle elevates their careers off this tournament.

00:05:22And no doubt about it, Kurt Angle has been launched to a new level since winning the king of the

00:05:28ring.

00:05:28I mean, Kurt's got Bob Harley down and hurting right now.

00:05:33You talk about the focus of Hardcore Holly.

00:05:36What about the focus of Kurt Angle in recent weeks?

00:05:38Obsessed with the fact that Shane McMahon ruined his Olympic reenactment ceremony a couple of weeks ago.

00:05:45Those chops from Kurt Angle to Hardcore Holly.

00:05:47Angle's off for the ankle lock, and Hardcore makes it to the ropes.

00:05:50Well, that's the mad presence of Hardcore Holly, and good thing,

00:05:53because Hardcore Hollywood had no choice but to tap out.

00:05:55Here on SmackDown tonight, huge news.

00:05:57We talked about it at the top, Taz. Signed earlier this week,

00:06:00for the first time ever, Mr. McMahon and Stone Cold Steve Austin will team up.

00:06:04Tag team titles on the line against the champions, Bedouin and Jericho.

00:06:09Oh, and you've got to feel it. You've got to feel it.

00:06:11You knows where it is me, and anybody watching,

00:06:14Bedouin and Y2J want to take out and destroy Mr. McMahon and Stone Cold Steve Austin.

00:06:20A Hardcore nice reversal into the corner.

00:06:22And Hardcore with white hands and the chops.

00:06:25Look at some of those chops echoed throughout this arena.

00:06:28One word that describes it, stiff.

00:06:31King of the Ring qualifying matchup underway.

00:06:34Boot to the face by Angle to Holly.

00:06:36Off from behind.

00:06:37Great suplex by Kurt Angle, and Hardcore's head bouncing off the mat.

00:06:41Here's the cover, hook of the leg.

00:06:43Kurt Angle looking to defend his King of the Ring tournament crown

00:06:46in a kick out by Holly.

00:06:47That's what makes Kurt Angle tremendous.

00:06:49That's what makes him a gold medal winner.

00:06:51That's what makes him a former WWE Champion and King of the Ring winner.

00:06:54He hits a big suplex and he goes right for a pin cover.

00:06:58Other King of the Ring qualifying matchup tonight.

00:07:00Oh, you're gonna see in action, Test taking on Edge.

00:07:04And that should be a competitive matchup.

00:07:07Well, that definitely would be competitive.

00:07:09But I wanna see who advances in this matchup right here.

00:07:11This is one physical, physical bout as we knew it would be

00:07:14with the history of these two men.

00:07:16Stats two clicks by Kurt Angle and Hardcore Holly.

00:07:19Rolls into the cover, forearm into the chin, and Hardcore Holly

00:07:22gets the shoulder up.

00:07:23You know, Cole, every morning, Holly wakes up and sees that scar on his arm.

00:07:26You gotta wonder, what is he thinking?

00:07:28What is he thinking?

00:07:29He must think of Kurt Angle every time he feels the pain in his arm.

00:07:32Oh!

00:07:32Well, a chance at retribution tonight, and what a chance for Hardcore Holly.

00:07:36Hardcore is in trouble, and Kurt Angle playing off this capacity crowd.

00:07:41Oh, wait a minute.

00:07:42He's going to the top front, Taz.

00:07:44This is what shattered Bob Holly's arm.

00:07:47Wait for the ball, and Hardcore Holly counter.

00:07:50That was the move that shattered Hardcore's arm last year.

00:07:54And Hardcore Holly may have injured himself as well.

00:07:56Well, yeah, but speaking of shattered, Kurt Angle's ribs might be shattered,

00:08:00because he landed right on the legs and the knees of Hardcore Holly.

00:08:04This could be a huge turning point in this matchup.

00:08:06What a win it would be for Hardcore Holly to knock off the defending king of the ring champion

00:08:10in the qualifying round.

00:08:12Well, the tides turn now.

00:08:14That, that, that, that, that, that, that, that, that, that, that, that, that,

00:08:16that, that, that, that move shot of Angle.

00:08:17He's got, he's got, he's got Bob Holly going now.

00:08:19Hardcore, Hardcore Holly in control, drop kick to the chin.

00:08:23Here's the way, Holly's got him, and Angle just gets the shoulder up.

00:08:27But Hardcore Holly has taken control of this matchup.

00:08:30Oh, he showed that he had the best drop kick in the business, and Angle still kicked out.

00:08:35Nice slam by Hardcore Holly, and Kurt Angle is in all kinds of trouble center of the ring,

00:08:39and Hardcore Holly, not known for his high-flying ability, is going for a high-risk maneuver here.

00:08:45Well, I don't know what he's gonna do if he hits it.

00:08:48Oh!

00:08:48They try, this is to advance into the king of the ring tournament.

00:08:52He's got him, hit him!

00:08:54Kicks out again.

00:08:56We gotta take another look at this, Taz.

00:08:59Feel this impact.

00:09:01Wow, right on the bottom.

00:09:03But Hardcore Holly has suddenly shifted momentum.

00:09:07Listen to this, listen to these shots.

00:09:09And regain control over Kurt Angle.

00:09:12And Angle wisely.

00:09:14Look out, Hardcore with the elbow, trying to counter the suplex that he does.

00:09:17What an elbow.

00:09:20And no one has ever repeated, Taz, as winner of the king of the ring tournament.

00:09:25Kurt Angle hoping to become the first man to do that.

00:09:28Watch this.

00:09:29A shot by Hardcore Holly.

00:09:33The gold medals are ringing, Cole.

00:09:36Wow.

00:09:37That almost brought Kurt Angle with tears.

00:09:39Taz is unencountered by Angle.

00:09:40Angle wisely counters, and there's the Angle slam.

00:09:44The Angle slam to Hardcore Holly.

00:09:46Hook of the leg.

00:09:47He's gotta have him.

00:09:48That's it.

00:09:48Kurt Angle advances.

00:09:50Defeating Hardcore Holly.

00:09:52Here is your winner, Kurt Angle.

00:09:55And Angle's dream of repeating his king of the ring.

00:09:59The first superstar in history to do that is well underway.

00:10:02Kurt Angle defeats Hardcore Holly.

00:10:05And what a huge win for Angle.

00:10:08Go down.

00:10:09Big time win for Kurt Angle.

00:10:10Go down.

00:10:11Defense over Hardcore Holly.

00:10:23Man, if you take it easy.

00:10:24Man, I can't take this crap from you.

00:10:26Somebody's gonna die.

00:10:27I can't wait for that.

00:10:28Where you going?

00:10:29I'm going out to the lot and waiting for Shane.

00:10:31And when he gets here, he's gonna answer some questions.

00:10:33If you don't answer them right, I'm gonna jack this up.

00:10:37Man, that don't sound good.

00:10:44That got smacked down.

00:10:45There's the Undertaker in the parking lot.

00:10:47We're waiting for Shane McMahon.

00:10:49Yeah, this McMahon threw his own son to the wolves.

00:10:52And there's the big wolf right there.

00:10:54Yeah, but you're not on Raw, Mr. McMahon telling the Undertaker, hey,

00:10:57I bet Shane has something to do with this stalking issue of your wife, Sarah.

00:11:10Well, not a good reception for the champ.

00:11:12The man who stole his soul.

00:11:15The man obsessed with the title.

00:11:19Ladies and gentlemen, making his way in the ring,

00:11:21he is the World Wrestling Federation Champion,

00:11:26Stone Cold, Steve Olsen.

00:11:32A diet as Lady Luck has been smiling on Stone Cold Steve Olsen over the past week.

00:11:39Lucky he's still champion.

00:11:40Chris Bedlock, Chris Jericho, Cameron and Whispers are taking the title from Olsen

00:11:45from the past two weeks.

00:11:47That's correct, Cole, but there's one difference.

00:11:50They didn't.

00:11:50They didn't defeat the Bionic Redneck.

00:11:54He's still the WWF Champion.

00:11:56And as we know, he's got Mr. McMahon right in his corner.

00:12:00Yeah, the WWF Champion with a focus tonight on SmackDown on the Tag Team Titles.

00:12:05The Stone Cold for the first time ever is gonna team with Mr. McMahon

00:12:09to take on Benoit and Jericho right here tonight.

00:12:13And that's gonna be phenomenal.

00:12:15I mean, you gotta feel the anger of Jericho and Benoit.

00:12:22I mean, it's time to be disappointed in the face of the pain,

00:12:25and I think your hero'suarial of the beginning.

00:12:42I didn't come out here just to talk about myself, but to say tonight's Stone Cold Steve Austin came here

00:12:50in this very ring looking for a fight.

00:12:56That's right, Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, tonight, me and Vince McMahon will once again put the World Wrestling Federation Tag

00:13:09Team Championships around my waist.

00:13:14And when it all comes down to it, Stone Cold Steve Austin can beat Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho any

00:13:22night in this ring at the same time because that's what kind of champion Stone Cold Steve Austin is.

00:13:31I am a man's man. I am a champion of champions.

00:13:37Chris Benoit, I beat you with your own little crossface submission right in the middle of the ring.

00:13:44I heard you squealing like a little baby.

00:13:48And then, to give you a rematch, to show you the kind of champion I am, I gave you a

00:13:55rematch right in your little hometown.

00:13:59One, two, three, right in the middle of the ring because I'm just a little bit better than you.

00:14:05Yeah, he cheated him. He pulled the tights.

00:14:08Chris Jericho, Chris Jericho, you came out here saying how you deserve to be the World Wrestling Federation Champion.

00:14:16I say, I am.

00:14:19And I proceeded to beat your little carcass.

00:14:23One, two, three.

00:14:28Right in the middle of this ring.

00:14:31So tonight, because I am a champion of champions, Stone Cold Steve Austin and Vince McMahon will win the World

00:14:42Wrestling Federation Tag Team Titles in this very ring because we deserve it.

00:14:49And there ain't nobody here that can stop us.

00:14:53And that's all I got to say about that.

00:14:57Oh, an extremely confident Texas straddle stick, Stone Cold Steve Austin.

00:15:02Talk about arrogant.

00:15:05Talk about egotistical.

00:15:07Talk about conceited.

00:15:10Well, he is Stone Cold Steve Austin.

00:15:13He is the WWF Champion at the top roll off.

00:15:16His tag team partner tonight, Mr. McMahon in his corner.

00:15:21Got some power, I'd say.

00:15:23Yeah, we know he's the WWF Champion.

00:15:25Stone Cold Steve Austin told us 35 times during that interview.

00:15:29Tonight, he goes for the Tag Team Titles.

00:15:32Ladies and gentlemen, I heard what you said on Raw and I just couldn't wait to see you.

00:15:42I can finally say it to your face.

00:15:44I really, really like you.

00:15:46I really, really like you, too.

00:15:49I got something for you.

00:15:50You do?

00:15:53Oh, thanks.

00:15:57Ready?

00:15:58Mm-hmm.

00:16:02Monkeys learn sign language so they can tell dolphins they love them.

00:16:06Come on, Molly.

00:16:07What's good?

00:16:09You're welcome.

00:16:12Now, just listen to me.

00:16:16Believe me, this is going to be a piece of cake.

00:16:19You know, you don't have any idea.

00:16:21Stone Cold Steve Austin and I will become the WWF Tag Team Champions tonight.

00:16:26There's no doubt about it.

00:16:28No, they can't stop us.

00:16:29Yeah, come in.

00:16:31Believe me, Jericho and Benoit are not up to the test.

00:16:33Mr. McMahon.

00:16:35Hey, listen, I'll call you back in a minute.

00:16:37Mr. McMahon, I need to talk to you.

00:16:38It's very important.

00:16:39Well, if it's...

00:16:43If it's important, then why don't you ask this Tajiri to get some popcorn or something?

00:16:48Tajiri, will you go and get some popcorn for Mr. McMahon, please?

00:16:51Yes.

00:16:54Now, what is it?

00:17:01The limousine with WCW-1 has been circling the building, but don't worry because I've alerted security and they're making

00:17:07sure that nobody from WCW can get into the building.

00:17:11That's not what I want you to do.

00:17:13What?

00:17:15I mean, let him in.

00:17:18Why?

00:17:20Well, I think The Undertaker wants to ask Shane McMahon a few questions.

00:17:32What is the matter with Mr. McMahon?

00:17:34He's gonna throw his own son to the mercy of The Undertaker.

00:17:43The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and it is for the World Wrestling Federation.

00:17:48The UFC Light Heavyweight Championship.

00:17:50To see first win the company by Lita from Cameron, North Carolina.

00:17:55Winning in at 218 pounds, Jeff Hardy.

00:17:59You know, the first of three titles on the line here tonight on SmackDown.

00:18:03Jeff Hardy with a chance to win the Light Heavyweight Championship.

00:18:05And it's been a great week for Jeff Hardy already.

00:18:08He advanced to the King of the Ring Tournament.

00:18:10But he went on with a win over his brother, Matt.

00:18:13Oh, that's a big, big win.

00:18:15The Jeff Hardy beat the big brother, Matt.

00:18:17And he's going into this matchup tonight with a lot of momentum.

00:18:20You know, Lita is Matt's girlfriend, but she's just showing her support for the entire Hardy team all together.

00:18:26Any time Lita wants to come out here on Full of Blacks, Minnesota,

00:18:31weighing in at 215 pounds,

00:18:33is the World Wrestling Federation Light Heavyweight Champion,

00:18:38Jerry Lynn.

00:18:39You know, many people say, Taz, that Jerry Lynn is the best champion World Wrestling Federation's ever had in the

00:18:46Light Heavyweight Division.

00:18:47I agree with that.

00:18:48I know Jerry very well.

00:18:49And I think he's a phenomenal Light Heavyweight Champion.

00:18:52And I think he's got a handful tonight with Jeff Hardy.

00:18:55He won that championship a few bucks back on Sunday Night Heat, his debut here in the World Wrestling Federation.

00:19:02Sunday View winning a title.

00:19:04Nothing wrong with that.

00:19:05And speaking of debuts, Taz, two weeks from tonight, Tough Enough debuts immediately following SmackDown on MTV.

00:19:13Now, Jeff Hardy, Jerry Lynn locking up center of the ring.

00:19:16We were talking about Sunday Night Heat this Sunday.

00:19:17It's going to be interesting.

00:19:18Mick Foley is the guest host.

00:19:20And Matt Hardy, Jeff's brother, is going to defend that European title.

00:19:23All this coming Sunday live from WWF New York's Sunday Night Heat.

00:19:28I'm pretty sure Mick Foley will have his book, Foley is Good with him.

00:19:31He carries it everywhere he goes.

00:19:32I'm sure he will.

00:19:33As Jeff Hardy's whipped off his legs.

00:19:35Knocked down.

00:19:36Jerry Lynn with a Light Heavyweight title on the line.

00:19:38Moments ago, Stone Cold Steve Austin was out here.

00:19:40Well, loading, Taz.

00:19:42Look at Jerry ducking underneath that crossbody by Jeff Hardy.

00:19:45This is going to be a high-flying matchup.

00:19:47Nobody home for Jerry Lynn.

00:19:48Look at Jeff.

00:19:49He's the dead devil.

00:19:50Nice kick to the face.

00:19:51Knocked Jerry Lynn down.

00:19:52Jeff is a dead devil, but I guarantee you what,

00:19:54Jerry Lynn, the Light Heavyweight champion.

00:19:56Oh, he's a dead devil, too.

00:19:58Nobody home.

00:19:59Jeff Hardy trying to make heads or tails here of Jerry Lynn.

00:20:03Going back to the second goal, I mean, Stone Cold Steve Austin was extremely confident

00:20:07in his matchup tonight against Jericho and Benoit.

00:20:09Oh, yeah, well, I mean, arrogant.

00:20:11Arrrogant.

00:20:11I mean, I'll tell you what.

00:20:12People that are listening to this, pay attention.

00:20:14You heard us right.

00:20:15Mr. McMahon will be Steve Austin.

00:20:18Stone Cold Steve Austin's partner.

00:20:19If only Benoit.

00:20:20Yeah, that guy, Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho with the Tag Team

00:20:23Titles on the line tonight.

00:20:25In fact, Mr. McMahon was extremely confident as well, Taz.

00:20:28He was talking to somebody on the telephone saying,

00:20:30it's going to be no problem for Austin and McMahon to win the titles here tonight.

00:20:33Oh, look out.

00:20:34Jeff Hardy with the right hand.

00:20:35Right heavyweight champion, Jerry Lynn.

00:20:37And Jeff Hardy was almost decapitated between the second rope there.

00:20:41You ain't lying.

00:20:42Wow.

00:20:43Tell you this, Jerry Lynn is a rough and tough veteran.

00:20:46He can get it done in the ring.

00:20:47Oh, yeah, he'll do whatever it takes to win, and he'll do that with Jeff.

00:20:52I'll tell you what, Ringling Brothers would drool to have this matchup.

00:20:55They drool to have him.

00:20:56I'll tell you, Taz, you know the story of Jerry Lynn.

00:20:59A long, hard road, a long, hard journey to get here

00:21:01in the World Wrestling Federation.

00:21:03Well, he sure did.

00:21:04I mean, but, you know, to keep that title around your waist here

00:21:07in the World Wrestling Federation,

00:21:09it's a tough job every single night you're out there.

00:21:12Jerry Lynn, the light heavyweight title holder in control.

00:21:15Look, Jeff Hardy.

00:21:16Oh, look at this.

00:21:17And Jeff Hardy's in trouble.

00:21:19Jerry Lynn taking it to Jeff.

00:21:20Here's the cover.

00:21:21First one of the matchup.

00:21:22Over the leg, two.

00:21:23And Jeff Hardy kicks out before a count of three.

00:21:25Also tonight, Kane will defend that Intercontinental title

00:21:28against Dex Pock.

00:21:29And Tess takes on Edge in a King of the Ring qualifying matchup

00:21:33already here tonight.

00:21:34Kurt Angle has advanced through the qualifying round of the tournament,

00:21:36trying to become the first person ever to repeat as King of the Ring.

00:21:40Look at that by Jeff Hardy.

00:21:42A sit-out jawbreaker.

00:21:44I mean, this Jeff Hardy, he's so, like, innovative

00:21:47with different crazy type of moves and stuff.

00:21:49You never know what he's going to do out there.

00:21:52Extremely unorthodox as Jeff Hardy tries to take it to the champion.

00:21:55With Jerry Lynn into the corner.

00:21:57Here's the scoop by Jeff Hardy.

00:21:58Slamming Jerry Lynn.

00:21:59And Jeff Hardy's starting to feel it.

00:22:00Light heavyweight title's on the line.

00:22:02And there's the unorthodox, Jeff Hardy.

00:22:05Well, I'll tell you what, Jerry Lynn's face is going to be unorthodox if they're off.

00:22:09Wait, cover by Jeff Hardy.

00:22:11Light heavyweight title.

00:22:12And Jerry Lynn just gets the shoulder up.

00:22:15Let's take another look.

00:22:16Watch this.

00:22:17He's unorthodox maneuvers.

00:22:18Oh, Jeff Hardy.

00:22:20And Jerry Lynn's got that one.

00:22:21He knocked him goofy a little bit on that one.

00:22:23Jeff Hardy is limping a little bit.

00:22:25Come up with that corkscrew move start.

00:22:27Off the top rope.

00:22:28Here's the cover.

00:22:29He's running the leg.

00:22:29Connected to the NBA champion.

00:22:31Jerry Lynn just gets the shoulder up.

00:22:33And you see Jeff Hardy favoring that left leg.

00:22:36That might have been Jeff's best opportunity to win it, Cole.

00:22:40Jeff Hardy, excuse me, is the right leg as he gets back to his feet.

00:22:44And Jerry Lynn the light heavyweight title.

00:22:46When you take wrist, Cole, that's what happens.

00:22:48Jeff Hardy's a wrist taker.

00:22:50Jerry Lynn up on the top.

00:22:51Jeff Hardy top kick to the back of the neck.

00:22:53And out of the light heavyweight champion Jerry Lynn is reeling.

00:22:58Oh, he's close line.

00:22:59Hook to the leg by the champion.

00:23:01Got it.

00:23:02Turned off.

00:23:02Jeff Hardy kicks out right before.

00:23:04Jerry Lynn will bring it, and he just brought it.

00:23:07Whoa, what a clothesline.

00:23:08Speaking of bringing it, what about Commissioner Regal saying that

00:23:11that limo with a WCW-1 license plate is out circling the building,

00:23:15and Mr. McMahon said, fine, let The Undertaker take care of Shane McMahon.

00:23:19Shane's being set up.

00:23:21Well, whipped into the corner.

00:23:22Jerry Lynn.

00:23:22Jeff Hardy.

00:23:23Nobody home.

00:23:24And look at the light heavyweight champion.

00:23:26Jeff Hardy's a try.

00:23:27He's got him.

00:23:28And somehow Jeff Hardy kicks out before a count of three again.

00:23:31This match is awesome.

00:23:34Look at Lita.

00:23:34Get the camera, Lita.

00:23:36Ah, come on.

00:23:37Think about these light heavyweights, Taz.

00:23:38They fly all over the ring.

00:23:40Exciting high-flying action.

00:23:42We're on SmackDown, and the crowd and Lita trying to come alive.

00:23:45For Jeff Hardy.

00:23:48Light heavyweight champion with the right hand to the face.

00:23:51Jeff's hurting, Cole.

00:23:52His leg is hurting, and Jerry Lynn knows it.

00:23:55Jerry Lynn off the second rope, who went for the Tornado DDT.

00:23:58Boom!

00:23:59And Jeff, get the spinning heel kick up off the chin.

00:24:01Could we have a new champion?

00:24:02It's got to be it.

00:24:03It's got to be it.

00:24:03And Jerry Lynn kicks out again.

00:24:05I don't remember the last time I've seen this many close pinfalls

00:24:08in a matchup.

00:24:09This is awesome.

00:24:13Jeff Hardy getting full of spots for the crowd

00:24:15here at the University of North Dakota.

00:24:18And look at Jeff Hardy.

00:24:19Jerry Lynn.

00:24:20It's unreal.

00:24:21He's still climbing, Cole.

00:24:22He's hurting.

00:24:23His leg is hurting, and he's still fighting.

00:24:25He's all hot.

00:24:26Jeff Hardy is all hot.

00:24:29Jeff Hardy taking a lot of time favoring that leg,

00:24:31getting to the top rope.

00:24:32Jerry Lynn trying to kill him.

00:24:33Jeff Hardy knocks him down.

00:24:35Jeff Hardy to the top rope.

00:24:36Oh, it's Cody Cole.

00:24:38It's a good ball.

00:24:39The Swap Time Bomb by Jeff Hardy.

00:24:42Do we have a new champion?

00:24:44We do.

00:24:44Jeff Hardy wins the light heavyweight title.

00:24:48Here is your winner and the new World Wrestling Federation

00:24:51light heavyweight champion, Jeff Hardy.

00:24:55And there's brother Mack down to congratulate brother Jeff.

00:24:59But what do you know, Cole?

00:25:01Matt Hardy is the USP champion.

00:25:03Jeff Hardy just got the light heavyweight champion.

00:25:06But Matt also has a lead up.

00:25:08Everybody's happy in Hardingville.

00:25:09I'm telling you, Taz.

00:25:10What a week it's been for Jeff Hardy.

00:25:12The win in the King of the Ring tournament on Monday on Raw

00:25:15and the light heavyweight championship here tonight.

00:25:18And despite the bad weight, Taz,

00:25:20Jeff Hardy was able to execute with a swan top rope.

00:25:24Unbelievable.

00:25:25Got to play with pain.

00:25:26And Jeff Hardy knows how to do it.

00:25:27And that's how we just got the gold.

00:25:29It's a Hardy celebration in the ring for Jeff Mattelina.

00:25:35Congratulations to Jeff Hardy.

00:25:37He's the new light heavyweight champion.

00:25:41Whoa, what's up?

00:25:42What's this?

00:25:44The Undertaker is threatening me.

00:25:50But I don't take kindly to threats.

00:25:56Who's this?

00:25:57Why it's Sarah?

00:25:59She has a nice figure.

00:26:02Let's get a better look.

00:26:09Sarah, I bet you feel safe

00:26:11out here in the parking lot with all these other people.

00:26:18But you're not.

00:26:22Where you going, Sarah?

00:26:26Going for a ride, Sarah?

00:26:30If you are, maybe you want a little company.

00:26:39Welcome back to SmackDown.

00:26:41And there you see The Undertaker in the parking lot,

00:26:43awaiting the arrival of Shane McMahon.

00:26:45And The Undertaker just had to sit through another disturbing,

00:26:49sickening video from that person

00:26:51who was stalking The Undertaker's wife.

00:26:54And wait a minute.

00:26:56It's about damn time.

00:26:57Stop!

00:26:59Move this car.

00:27:00I'll break your damn legs.

00:27:03Shane!

00:27:04Hey!

00:27:07What the hell are you doing here?

00:27:09Where's Shane?

00:27:12Uh-huh.

00:27:12Listen, when you see him,

00:27:14you tell him I'm looking for him.

00:27:16And I will find his a**.

00:27:18As far as you go,

00:27:19you better pick another night to become famous.

00:27:21And get your a** out of here.

00:27:28Damn!

00:27:45What the hell are you doing here?

00:27:47I'm not going to be like this.

00:27:50What?

00:27:52I'm not going to get into this.

00:27:54I'm not going to get into this.

00:27:57If I get into the movies, I can't remember.

00:28:01I'm not going to get into this.

00:28:04You know what he just said?

00:28:05You dropped the popcorn.

00:28:06Come on, Miley.

00:28:07Let's go somewhere more private.

00:28:09Oh, yeah.

00:28:13It just gets under my skin.

00:28:14And you know I can't stand to see Ben Juan Jericho as the World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Champions.

00:28:20It's eaten me up.

00:28:21I deserve to be part of the World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Champions.

00:28:25Do you agree?

00:28:26Oh, 100%.

00:28:27I'm glad someone's with me.

00:28:29But tonight what I'm going to do is go out there with a partner who will listen to me,

00:28:32who will follow instruction, who will not make mistakes.

00:28:36Vince McMahon.

00:28:38Do you mind if I talk?

00:28:39Stone Cold Steve Austin and Vince McMahon, World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Champions.

00:28:44It will happen because I say it's going to happen, because we deserve it, because I deserve it.

00:28:49And there ain't nobody going to stop us.

00:28:53No bid over Barry.

00:28:55Wait a minute.

00:28:55It's Mick Foley.

00:28:57He's going to cross.

00:28:58You're on the spot.

00:28:58What's for the floor?

00:29:00What's going to do tonight here on SmackDown?

00:29:10Well, he has been a funding Intercontinental Champion for Sean, the Big Red Machine Kane, to defend the title yet

00:29:18again.

00:29:38He's going to get the feeling, Taz, the uneasy feeling that it may be one of those nights.

00:29:44We've already had one championship change, and Jeff Harvey winning the wide WWE title.

00:29:49Could it be X-Box night to win the Intercontinental Championship?

00:29:53When the King comes out here, Cole, I always feel uneasy.

00:30:11And here comes X-Box.

00:30:20And making his way to the ring.

00:30:22Being accompanied by fellow X-Factor members, Albert and Justin Credible, from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

00:30:29Weeing it at 222 pounds, X-Pac.

00:30:33That's X-Pac and Kane, former World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Champions, former best friends.

00:30:39I think X-Pac knows Kane probably better than anyone, with the exception, perhaps, of Kane's brother, The Undertaker.

00:30:45Well, there ain't no doubt about that.

00:30:46Cole, I agree wholeheartedly.

00:30:48Kane and X-Pac.

00:30:54Well, you know, huge size differential between the two, Kane and X-Pac, but don't forget, the Wild Cards may

00:31:02be outside the ring.

00:31:03No doubt, Paul was going to be a handicap match.

00:31:05Justin and Albert would have been a backup for X-Pac.

00:31:08This is a very important match for X-Pac.

00:31:11If you get up to Kane, win the Intercontinental title, X-Pac would continue to gain respect from his protege,

00:31:18so to speak.

00:31:18Albert and Justin Credible.

00:31:19Imagine bringing the Intercontinental title into that camp.

00:31:22I mean, X-Pac, X-Factor's on a roll as it is.

00:31:27A little ball wouldn't hurt.

00:31:28And Albert talking trash, and X-Pac from behind.

00:31:31That's what you're talking about.

00:31:33This could end up, at times, turning into a handicap matchup with the Intercontinental title on the line.

00:31:37And right there, X-Factor posed a major factor because it distracted Kane and X-Pac dominated, but not dominating

00:31:44now.

00:31:44The strength of the Big Red Machine.

00:31:46You see the size of that cast on the left arm has been reduced.

00:31:49Kane's still hearing, healing, I should say, from the broken arm a few weeks back.

00:31:53And killed by Kane.

00:31:55And once again, Albert, 6'7", 350 pounds, jaw jacking with Kane.

00:32:02And Kane better keep his mind on the matchup.

00:32:04X-Pac, the point.

00:32:05Quick win here.

00:32:08Kane is, Kane obviously is going up the top rope.

00:32:11And you know what he's trying to do?

00:32:12He's going to go for that big close run with the Justin Credible.

00:32:15Justin Credible.

00:32:16The time to get to the corner and deliver the kick to knock Kane off his feet.

00:32:22You know Kane's brother, The Undertaker.

00:32:24Look out, X-Pac up on the top.

00:32:26And look at Kane, the strength, catching X-Pac in midair.

00:32:30And it's put for first season.

00:32:31Oh boy, Albert.

00:32:32The scissors kick to Kane.

00:32:34Referee was totally distracted by Justin Credible.

00:32:37And this has turned into a three-on-one muggy.

00:32:39It is a handicap match.

00:32:41I mean, Albert and Justin Credible just completely interfering.

00:32:46And the Intercontinental title is on the line.

00:32:48X-Pac looking for a huge upset.

00:32:50And he's got Kane off his feet.

00:32:52And he's hoping to keep Kane down.

00:32:54Top to the chest.

00:32:56And another one.

00:32:57But that's the key to the match, Cole.

00:32:59X-Pac's got to keep Kane off his feet.

00:33:01And that big boot that out a second ago gave Kane on the outside.

00:33:07Helped X-Pac get the better of Kane.

00:33:08He'll get a countdown of titles on the line.

00:33:10And Kane kicks out with authority.

00:33:14I mean, obviously, X-Pac's on the sides next to Kane.

00:33:17But X-Pac, he's got his two boys outside helping him out.

00:33:21That's the major factor.

00:33:23X-Pac ripped into the corner by the Intercontinental Champion Kane.

00:33:26Yeah!

00:33:27X-Pac lands on his feet.

00:33:29Tremendous balance by X-Pac.

00:33:30The quickness.

00:33:30Oh, went for the X-Factor.

00:33:32And it nailed it.

00:33:33He nailed it.

00:33:34X-Pac with the X-Factor.

00:33:36Kane in the corner.

00:33:37And I think X-Pac's about to jump aboard a horse for a line.

00:33:40Yeah, but he shouldn't waste time here.

00:33:42Shouldn't waste time with this.

00:33:44Oh, go on.

00:33:45Nailed it.

00:33:46The big red machine from X-Pac.

00:33:49And the Intercontinental Champion's really in X-Pac,

00:33:53celebrating the arrogance of X-Pac.

00:33:56And as we've seen, X-Factor getting themselves involved in this match,

00:34:00X-Pac seems to just feel the hell from out of his head.

00:34:04Yeah, he's feeding all right.

00:34:05Kane sat up.

00:34:06X-Pac doesn't realize it.

00:34:07Oh, no.

00:34:08Just to cut the plot.

00:34:09He got his attention.

00:34:10Kane with a clothesline and another knockdown of X-Pac.

00:34:13And Kane just turned up the burners.

00:34:15Here comes the Intercontinental Champion.

00:34:17But X-Pac kicked to the face.

00:34:19Walked right into the side.

00:34:20Slammed by Kane.

00:34:22And the big red machine in control.

00:34:25Kane looks good tonight, Cole.

00:34:27He's on fire, man.

00:34:29He looks good.

00:34:29Trying to throw away.

00:34:30The Champion Kane on the top.

00:34:32X-Pac knocked down with a clothesline.

00:34:36A little slide.

00:34:37A clothesline from way up top.

00:34:38Go, Kane!

00:34:40Go, Kane!

00:34:42It's Pop going for the line.

00:34:44Boothed to Justin Trouble.

00:34:46Albert's got the referee distracted.

00:34:48Lee catches a right hand from the big red machine.

00:34:53Intercontinental title on the line.

00:34:55And look at the strike.

00:34:57Kane talking.

00:34:58It's Pop out of the ring.

00:34:59Who's caught by Albert.

00:35:00Albert just saved him.

00:35:01But they don't see Kane behind.

00:35:03Look at Kane ties.

00:35:04From the top right where he got in and he flies.

00:35:07And that's Albert down.

00:35:09What agility, agility, bad man the size of Kane.

00:35:13Unreal.

00:35:14And now the right hand to X-Pac.

00:35:16And the Intercontinental Champion has taken control of this matchup.

00:35:21And X-Pac quickly, wisely.

00:35:22There's the veteran move of X-Pac.

00:35:24Oh, good thing he did that.

00:35:26Because Albert, it's just incredible.

00:35:29Down there on the other side.

00:35:30And that's all the way.

00:35:31X-Pac went for the heel kick.

00:35:33Didn't work.

00:35:34Kane setting X-Pac up.

00:35:36The Intercontinental Champion.

00:35:38Oh!

00:35:38It's going to be an X-Pac.

00:35:40Three of a man.

00:35:41Here's the cover.

00:35:43Kane retains the Intercontinental title.

00:35:46But it wasn't easy.

00:35:48First winner and still World Wrestling winner's Intercontinental Champion.

00:35:54Kane.

00:35:55It wasn't easy.

00:35:56Kane had a fight.

00:35:57Not one, not two.

00:35:58But three men from X-Pac.

00:36:00What an Intercontinental Champion.

00:36:02A Monee Champion.

00:36:05Whoa!

00:36:05Wait a minute.

00:36:06Just a charm on Albert from behind.

00:36:08A two-on-one, now a three-on-one.

00:36:10X-Pac is doing it thug style.

00:36:12Three-on-one.

00:36:13And then taking it to Kane.

00:36:14And look at Albert.

00:36:16Six-foot.

00:36:17Oh, look out.

00:36:17Right hand by Kane.

00:36:18Trying to battle back.

00:36:19Look at Albert.

00:36:20Look at the big stunt Albert.

00:36:22Albert with Kane.

00:36:23Out of the air.

00:36:24Oh!

00:36:25A both-o-board to Kane.

00:36:27How?

00:36:28I mean, Kane got manhandled.

00:36:31This is Puck and Kane.

00:36:33Kane got manhandled by Albert.

00:36:36What power Albert has.

00:36:38Albert just Pucked Kane out.

00:36:40I've never seen anyone manhandle the Big Red Machine that way.

00:36:44How in the world, what strength does Albert have?

00:36:49Unbelievable.

00:36:50What a statement made by Albert.

00:36:54Hey, listen.

00:36:55I came all the way here tonight because I feel kind of bad about what happened on Monday.

00:36:59And I want to apologize.

00:37:00And I feel like I cost you the WWF Championship.

00:37:03And I know that had to hurt because I really nailed you with that chair.

00:37:06Yeah, Nick.

00:37:07It was a hell of a shot.

00:37:08Thanks.

00:37:08Yeah.

00:37:09Listen, I thought if I gave this to you, it might kind of, you know, smooth things over a little

00:37:13bit.

00:37:13What do you say?

00:37:14You can open up that later.

00:37:15Listen, Nick.

00:37:16I appreciate what you try to do.

00:37:17I really do.

00:37:18But I just want to let you know for next time.

00:37:20Stay out of it?

00:37:21Yeah.

00:37:21When I finally become WWF Champion, and I will become the WWF Champion, I just want to let you know,

00:37:29I'm going to do it by myself.

00:37:30100% with nobody's help.

00:37:33I'm with you.

00:37:35Good luck tonight.

00:37:36Hey, the DeBerge stories on 145.

00:37:39I know you love that one.

00:37:45Now back on SmackDown, and greeted Taz by the illustrious Commissioner, William Regal.

00:37:53What a five.

00:37:54In the back pocket of Mr. McMahon.

00:37:56He's nothing but a puppet for the owner of this company.

00:37:58I feel like a stooge for Mr. McMahon, I'd like to say.

00:38:01But he is our commissioner.

00:38:02Ladies and gentlemen, the commissioner of the World Wrestling Federation, William Regal.

00:38:09You know, he cost, perhaps, Chris Jericho the World Wrestling Federation title on Raw this past Monday night.

00:38:15He was instrumental in signing the huge tag team matchup for tonight.

00:38:19Jericho Benoit against Mr. McMahon and Stone Cold Steve Austin.

00:38:21You know, Regal's reign's been more corrupt than a Bill Clinton perjury here.

00:38:27Bill who?

00:38:28Bill Clinton?

00:38:30Former President.

00:38:31Oh, yeah.

00:38:38My friends, I usually come out here full of good cheer.

00:38:48But tonight, I am in a foul mood.

00:38:59When I took over the office of Commissioner of the World Wrestling Federation, I did so to ensure decency and

00:39:06fairness.

00:39:07And last Monday night on Raw, I attempted to do just that.

00:39:12But last Monday night, this company was disgraced by the presence of that miserable, filthy specimen, Mick Foley.

00:39:26Mick Foley, Mick Foley, almost caused a huge tragedy here in the World Wrestling Federation.

00:39:33Last Monday night on Raw, Mick Foley was about to attempt to...

00:39:43Mick Foley, Foley, Foley, Foley, Foley.

00:39:51Mick Foley was going to rob Stone Cold Steve Austin to besmirch the World Wrestling Federation Championship.

00:40:01And everything that it stands for, if I didn't heroically step in, please, roll the footage.

00:40:10I think Regal's hallucinating.

00:40:12There we go.

00:40:14Mick Foley going to call for the bell when it's obvious that Stone Cold Steve Austin had no intentions of

00:40:19tapping out.

00:40:20Now, here, I valiantly save the World Wrestling Federation Championship.

00:40:27Fighting Commissioner.

00:40:32Mick Foley, let me make one thing very clear to you.

00:40:35You are no longer the WWF Commissioner.

00:40:38I am.

00:40:41And as Commissioner, I request, nay, I demand that I be treated with dignity, honour and respect.

00:40:54Last Monday night, I stopped a tragedy taking place, and this is what I got in return, please.

00:41:03Now, where's the respect?

00:41:05This is disgraceful.

00:41:08I am a man of honour.

00:41:14And a man of honour does not have his throat violated by a bloody tube sock.

00:41:21It's Bob Barrick, it's bloody Bob Barrick.

00:41:29Mick Foley, when you were Commissioner of the WWF, everything was one big party, wasn't it?

00:41:35Just like one of those awful amusement parks that you're so fond of.

00:41:41Well, let me inform you of a little something.

00:41:43The world does not work like that, and everyone knows, and each and every one of my friends here know,

00:41:49that I am a far better commissioner than you ever were.

00:41:58You branch around the halls, thinking you're still in power.

00:42:01But let me tell you something, sunshine, you're not in power anymore.

00:42:04I am.

00:42:09You think you're so special because you're a writer.

00:42:12The great William Shakespeare would be turning over in his grave if he knew you were number one on the

00:42:18New York Times bestsellers list.

00:42:24Now, William Shakespeare, he was a writer.

00:42:27You are nothing but a dirty, foul, insignificant, pathetic pillock.

00:42:41Here's a true man of honor.

00:42:43I mean, he came all the way here tonight to SmackDown and apologized to Chris Jericho for inadvertently hitting him

00:42:48head with a chair.

00:42:49That's a man of mine.

00:42:51I wonder if Mick Foley knows this Shakespeare, dude.

00:42:54They're both writers, right?

00:42:55They write stuff.

00:42:56William Shakespeare was never on the New York Times bestseller list.

00:43:08Now, William Regal, I'm just a little bit confused because, as you were nice enough to point out,

00:43:13I am a New York Times number one bestselling author.

00:43:21But I really don't know what the hell a pillock really is.

00:43:26But it's nice enough of you to compare me to the immortal William Shakespeare.

00:43:30I'm going to paraphrase Shakespeare from his immortal work, Julius Caesar, when he said,

00:43:37Is that a horse's ass I see before me?

00:43:46That was a good one.

00:43:49And it is true that I am no longer the WWF commissioner.

00:43:56Because after all, when I was the commissioner, the, well, the WWF was actually fun to watch.

00:44:07But I will give you credit, William.

00:44:10I will give you credit, William.

00:44:12You are a fair commissioner.

00:44:14After all, it was in total fairness that you allowed Mr. McMahon to interfere

00:44:20and cost Chris Benoit the WWF title last week.

00:44:24That was a fine piece of commissionary work.

00:44:28And it was honorable and fair when you yourself, the commissioner,

00:44:33interfered as Stone Cold Steve Austin was about to tap out to the new WWF champion, Y2J.

00:44:49Now, as Shakespeare, I'm feeling that influence, as he once said,

00:44:55To be smirched or not to be smirched,

00:45:02that is the question.

00:45:08And my answer, my answer is,

00:45:11I am going to be smirch you

00:45:14in that very ring,

00:45:16right here

00:45:18at the University of North Dakota.

00:45:25With the help

00:45:26of my foul-smelling

00:45:29foot friend,

00:45:31Mr. Sacco.

00:45:33You will be doing no such thing.

00:45:36The only place that you'll be going tonight

00:45:38is outside

00:45:39and hopefully

00:45:40out of my life forever.

00:45:42Security,

00:45:43get this bloody idiot.

00:45:45Come on, do your jobs.

00:45:47Get him.

00:45:49Security,

00:45:50do your bloody jobs

00:45:51and get him.

00:45:55All right, all right.

00:45:57Listen.

00:45:58Get a bloody hold of him

00:45:59and throw him out.

00:46:00I'm going to go peacefully,

00:46:01but I just want to say

00:46:02one more thing.

00:46:06Have a nice day.

00:46:10Commissioner Regal

00:46:12showing absolutely no respect

00:46:13for a WWE legend.

00:46:15Apparently, my good man,

00:46:17Foley is not good.

00:46:19Foley is gone.

00:46:21Bye-bye.

00:46:22Now, the commissioner

00:46:23is enjoying this task,

00:46:25throwing his weight

00:46:25and his corporate power around,

00:46:28having Nick Foley

00:46:29removed from the building.

00:46:30Well, Commissioner Regal's got

00:46:32just about all the power.

00:46:34He is the commissioner

00:46:34and he's eating it up

00:46:36and he's abusing it to boot.

00:46:38Regal's showing absolutely no respect

00:46:40for his two-time best-selling author

00:46:43and the host of Sunday Night,

00:46:45Heat Sunday.

00:46:46There's no way to treat a legend

00:46:48like Nick Foley.

00:46:49Regal likes it.

00:46:50I have to tell you the truth.

00:46:51I don't know why I made fun

00:46:53of Tess so much in the book.

00:46:54He's actually pretty good.

00:46:56Any of you guys

00:46:57got kids?

00:46:58I don't know.

00:46:58Bring this home.

00:46:59Kids love Mr. Sacco.

00:47:01There's something about that guy.

00:47:03Don't forget to buy Foley's good.

00:47:06Available books for him everywhere.

00:47:10Hey, man, what's going on?

00:47:12Hey, man, what's going on?

00:47:13What's going on?

00:47:13Hey, man, what's going on?

00:47:14Hey, man, what's going on?

00:47:14You want to see

00:47:15building your engagement, man?

00:47:16Man, that's going great.

00:47:17Digging at it?

00:47:18No, you know what's great?

00:47:19You're driving your old man crazy.

00:47:21It's going nuts.

00:47:22Well, that's part of the thing.

00:47:23That's part of it.

00:47:23Good job, man.

00:47:23Keep it up.

00:47:24I appreciate that.

00:47:25Hey, question for you.

00:47:26See the attacker?

00:47:27Good, man?

00:47:27I've got to clear a couple things up

00:47:28when I'm serious.

00:47:29I need him.

00:47:30Well, like, seriously,

00:47:32as a friend, I'm telling you,

00:47:33don't go there.

00:47:34You don't need to talk to him right now.

00:47:36That big dog is jacking people up.

00:47:38Left him right, man.

00:47:38Just leave him alone, all right?

00:47:40That's something I've got to do, man.

00:47:41Appreciate it.

00:47:41Check it out.

00:47:42Shano, man, seriously.

00:47:43Leave him alone.

00:47:48It's WWF New York,

00:47:49the home of Sunday Night Heat,

00:47:50Sundays Live, 7, 6 Central on MTV.

00:47:52This week, Mick Foley, the guest host.

00:47:58I'll tell you, Taz,

00:47:59Mick Foley's everywhere.

00:48:00New York Times bestseller list.

00:48:01People Magazine, World News tonight.

00:48:03Sunday Night Heat, this coming Sunday.

00:48:04He's been everywhere.

00:48:05Oh, Mick Foley's all over the place.

00:48:07Big star, big author.

00:48:09Mick's got it all.

00:48:10Hey, you know who has it all?

00:48:11This couple in North Dakota

00:48:13who actually got married before SmackDown.

00:48:16What?

00:48:16Here at the arena.

00:48:17They really did.

00:48:19Oh, yeah, Cole,

00:48:20and that just goes to show you

00:48:21there's somebody for everybody.

00:48:24Oh, there you go.

00:48:25But I did hear they were going to

00:48:27hunt him in red.

00:48:28Oh, ho, ho, ho.

00:48:29Speaking of, speaking of the hook,

00:48:31it just sounds like we're in the hook.

00:48:35I'll tell you, Taz,

00:48:36hopefully that new family we just saw

00:48:38won't have the same problems

00:48:40that the Dudley family's been having as of late.

00:48:45Following Tag Team Contest is scheduled for one fall.

00:48:49Coaching the ring at a combined weight of 565 pounds,

00:48:53Bubba Ray and Diva, the Dudley boys.

00:48:57The Dudleys distracted as of late

00:48:59for their own internal strikes.

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00:49:22Now Bubba Ray and Diva

00:49:23struggling with their brother Spikes.

00:49:26Well, I guess you could call it a like affair,

00:49:28so to speak, with Molly Holly.

00:49:38And being accompanied to the ring by Terry

00:49:41at a combined weight of 451 pounds,

00:49:45Terry Saturn and Dimalenko.

00:49:48Talk about a team with internal strife.

00:49:50Dimalenko and Terry extremely concerned

00:49:52over the actions as of late.

00:49:54Terry Saturn, too many bumps to the head in recent weeks.

00:49:57Perhaps it's not Saturn looting.

00:49:58Terry and Taz on Raw this past Monday night.

00:50:00It was Terry and Trish in a Raw and Panties match,

00:50:03but Perry stole the show.

00:50:04Oh, he sure did.

00:50:06You know, I know Terry Saturn a long, long time.

00:50:09You know, I mean,

00:50:09he's never had fun falls in the water,

00:50:11but this time the boat squashed up to shore,

00:50:15and Perry Saturn's completely on the beat.

00:50:19Perry's even smiling.

00:50:21He looked like something out of

00:50:22a Victoria's Secret catalog.

00:50:24I don't know about that.

00:50:26How about a Victor's Secret catalog?

00:50:27Yeah, a Victor's Secret.

00:50:28Yeah, I mean,

00:50:29I'm just happy Perry's got his tights on.

00:50:31That's a good thing.

00:50:33So it's Perry and Dean

00:50:35to take on the Dudley boys,

00:50:37and Lumber Ray poking some fun at Perry Saturn.

00:50:40And this should be a hard-hitting tag team matchup.

00:50:43You know, Cole, let's not forget,

00:50:44I mean, Perry Saturn,

00:50:45I mean, no doubt,

00:50:46he's been a little off his rocker lately

00:50:48from some bad bumps on the back of the head.

00:50:50But Perry's an extremely dangerous man in that ring,

00:50:53and the Dudleys know that.

00:50:54The extremely dangerous former Army Ranger,

00:50:57martial arts expert,

00:50:58Bummer Ray Dudley can't take him lightly either.

00:51:02I mean, you know,

00:51:03actually the Rangers,

00:51:05the Army Rangers,

00:51:06the Dudleys dress like the Army Rangers.

00:51:08We're talking about Perry Saturn,

00:51:10not quite there fading in and out of this coherency

00:51:13in recent weeks,

00:51:14too many shots to the head.

00:51:15Perry Saturn looks like he's on the right page here tonight

00:51:17as he goes to work on Bummer Ray Dunlain.

00:51:20That's the thing with Saturn,

00:51:21you never know what the deal is with him,

00:51:23but I mean,

00:51:24he looks like he's going pretty good right here.

00:51:25Oh, man!

00:51:27You're controlled by Saturn.

00:51:28And Bummer Ray bouncing his head off the mat,

00:51:31and Perry Saturn in control right now.

00:51:33Bummer Ray Dudley.

00:51:34Hey, did you hear Test right before we went to break?

00:51:36Warning Shane McMahon.

00:51:38Drop by Bummer Ray Dudley to Perry Saturn.

00:51:41Test warning Shane,

00:51:42stay away from The Undertaker.

00:51:44Don't go anywhere near it.

00:51:45Hey, that's an old thing in our life.

00:51:48That's an old thing in our life in control right now.

00:51:51Everyone needs to-

00:51:51Wait a minute, cover by D-Von, kick out.

00:51:53Everyone needs to stay away from the dead man.

00:51:55Everybody in the back knows that.

00:51:57Yeah, but The Undertaker,

00:51:59he's looking for Shane,

00:52:00and Shane is hell-bent on settling this thing

00:52:02with The Undertaker.

00:52:03It was Mr. McMahon throwing his son under the bus,

00:52:05so to speak,

00:52:06telling The Undertaker,

00:52:07hey, perhaps Shane's behind this.

00:52:09For your video deal,

00:52:10cover by D-Von,

00:52:11and kick out by Perry Saturn.

00:52:13Well, Perry Saturn,

00:52:14D-Von Dudley going at it right here.

00:52:16Bam, a big elbow by D-Von.

00:52:19Coming up next,

00:52:20SmackDown,

00:52:21King of the Ring qualifying matchup,

00:52:22Test versus X.

00:52:25Well, I'm sorry to interrupt you, man,

00:52:27but, Paul,

00:52:28why doesn't Dean Malenko get his butt in the ring?

00:52:30Wow!

00:52:31I mean, Perry's gonna be different.

00:52:32He's got these back up.

00:52:33Well, here you go.

00:52:34You got your wish as Dean Malenko tags in

00:52:36in next October.

00:52:38It wasn't really a wish.

00:52:38I just was making a suggestion.

00:52:40By D-Von Dudley,

00:52:41right hand to Dean Malenko,

00:52:42D-Von,

00:52:43and the Master Technician, Dean Malenko,

00:52:45goes to work on D-Von Dudley.

00:52:47Dino Maschino,

00:52:48always in great shape,

00:52:50always ready to go.

00:52:51Turn it up right now on D-Von.

00:52:52Great shape, ready to go,

00:52:54the Tag Team Champions.

00:52:55Chris Chero, coach Chris Benoit,

00:52:57cannot wait to get their hands on Mr. McMahon

00:52:59and Stone Cold Steve Austin.

00:53:00The thing about everything Mr. McMahon has done to the Tag Team Champions

00:53:03ever since,

00:53:04and won the Tag Team Tuddle Stacks.

00:53:06The challenge is a very confident goal.

00:53:09Dean Malenko with a heel kick,

00:53:11rolls into the cover.

00:53:11Come on, have him.

00:53:12And a kick out after two.

00:53:14If the bullets win down.

00:53:15Wait a minute, check out Terry.

00:53:17I don't know what he's up to here.

00:53:19Looks like he's in La La Land again,

00:53:21as D-Von's ripped off the ropes.

00:53:22Dean Malenko telegraphed that one.

00:53:24Dean misses right hand.

00:53:25D-Von Dudley falls in the air,

00:53:27and knocks Dean Malenko down.

00:53:28I don't know what Terry's doing.

00:53:30He's staring at the ring bell, it looks like,

00:53:32but he needs to get in the ring.

00:53:33Well, Terry's out there trying to get Perry's mind back on this matchup.

00:53:38Dean Malenko's down and out.

00:53:39D-Von Dudley, he makes a tag.

00:53:41There's brother Bubba Ray.

00:53:43Dean goes for a tag in his corner, but Perry's nowhere to be found.

00:53:46Well, Dean's gonna be in trouble, because there goes Big Bubba, bam!

00:53:49Bubba with the right hand to Dean Malenko.

00:53:51Malenko up off the ropes.

00:53:53Whipped across the ring, Bubba Ray, Dudley with a big fat ball.

00:53:56Open the lights.

00:53:58And there's the slam to Dean, and Dean really needs to make a tag,

00:54:01but he has no partner to tag.

00:54:03I don't know what Perry's doing out here, but-

00:54:06Look it, Bouncing Malenko.

00:54:09Here's the kick out by Malenko.

00:54:11I'll tell you what Perry's doing, he's admiring the glasses.

00:54:17Very admiring the glasses of the Dudley boys.

00:54:20Dean Malenko valiantly trying to battle back,

00:54:22but he walked right into Bubba Ray Dudley.

00:54:24But right now Bubba Ray's having his way with Dean Malenko.

00:54:27Uh-oh.

00:54:29Uh-oh.

00:54:30It's pretty easy time.

00:54:32Perry get in the ring, man!

00:54:35The cat coming to its feet.

00:54:42And Dean Malenko stealing it.

00:54:47What is Saddam doing?

00:54:49I don't know if he's got the Dudley's glasses on.

00:54:51What is he doing?

00:54:52I don't know what he's doing.

00:54:54He's saying, what's up?

00:54:57I'm speechless.

00:54:59He's saying, what's up, what's up?

00:55:00Oh, the dummy's like, oh, my God.

00:55:02No.

00:55:04No.

00:55:05Perry just did the what's up with the Dudley boys.

00:55:09And his whole partner.

00:55:11Shadow doesn't even realize what he's doing.

00:55:16What is going on out here?

00:55:18Oh, no, he's going to talk.

00:55:21Dean Malenko, get the muffins!

00:55:26Get the muffins?

00:55:27You're welcome.

00:55:29What the hell is he talking about?

00:55:31Oh, well, he's going to...

00:55:33Come back, come back!

00:55:34Three-day Dudley death drop.

00:55:38And the Dudley boys win an extremely bizarre matchup.

00:55:42Here is the Dudley boys.

00:55:45Get the muffins!

00:55:47I've never heard of a wooden muffin!

00:55:49What the...

00:55:49Well, Terry is strictly concerned over the fate of Perry's sound.

00:55:53A bummer and a diva can't believe what's going on.

00:55:56I'll tell you, I'm shocked!

00:55:58I'm shocked!

00:55:59I can't believe what you see!

00:56:00Well, Perry's brains were scrambled before.

00:56:02There are even more now after that three days.

00:56:05Finally, we're warm.

00:56:07Isn't there something that you wanted to give me?

00:56:09Yeah, as a matter of fact, there is.

00:56:11Here we go!

00:56:12Oh!

00:56:12It's a slurdy!

00:56:13You two are in love!

00:56:14We, however, are gizlocked!

00:56:15Because we are evil!

00:56:21Indeed!

00:56:23Come on, let's get out of here.

00:56:25Wait, wait!

00:56:26You can say, as long as we can watch,

00:56:29we haven't spit out much!

00:56:30It needs some excitement in our life!

00:56:32We are very, very lonely!

00:56:41Indeed?

00:56:44A lot!

00:56:57Listen, man, I need to talk to your brother.

00:56:59Okay?

00:56:59This thing's way out of control.

00:57:00I get straight.

00:57:01Are you looking for me?

00:57:02Huh?

00:57:03You better stop talking, huh?

00:57:05Hey!

00:57:06Hey!

00:57:07Hey!

00:57:08Hey!

00:57:09Hey!

00:57:10Hey!

00:57:11Hey!

00:57:12Hey!

00:57:13Hey!

00:57:22Hey!

00:57:27Hey!

00:57:35Hey!

00:57:36Hey!

00:57:37Hey!

00:57:39Hey!

00:57:42Hey, hey-

00:57:43I don't know what you're doing.

00:57:44I don't know what you're doing.

00:57:47I don't know what you're doing.

00:57:48Guys, I'll tell you, The Undertaker is beside himself

00:57:50over this situation with his sicko stalking his wife.

00:57:53I mean, he's an emotional wreck.

00:57:55You can't blame him.

00:57:56I mean, just imagine somebody stalking your wife.

00:57:58If I was in his shoes, I'd be the same way.

00:58:00I wouldn't know what to do.

00:58:01He's just looking for answers.

00:58:02He got a feel for The Taker.

00:58:04I mean, this is no longer about sports entertainment.

00:58:07I mean, this whole bizarre sixth scenario

00:58:09is just having a tremendous effect on The Undertaker.

00:58:11He's getting in his mind.

00:58:12He's tearing them apart.

00:58:13It's obvious.

00:58:15And now, the WWF Overdrive of the Week,

00:58:18brought to you by Greyhound.

00:58:19Go, Greyhound, and lead the driving to us.

00:58:22Jeff Hardy with a chance to win the light heavyweight championship.

00:58:24Jerry Lynn trying to counter.

00:58:26Jeff Hardy knocks him down.

00:58:27And it's coming across.

00:58:28They don't know.

00:58:30The swan tied by Jeff Hardy.

00:58:33Do we have a new champion?

00:58:34We do.

00:58:35Jeff Hardy wins the light heavyweight title.

00:58:46You know what's funny about it?

00:58:48I don't think we're going to have teams on the same time.

00:58:50Well, the giant is 49.

00:58:54Unbelievable.

00:58:56Both Hardys with singles titles.

00:58:58Must be nice to have some kind of singles accomplishment.

00:59:01Yeah, maybe like winning the 2001 King of the Ring.

00:59:04Exactly.

00:59:05Yeah, well, I'm going to take the first step towards that tonight by winning my first match.

00:59:09Yeah, and that's why I'll be in your corner cheering for you.

00:59:12Yeah, and maybe I'll be cheering for you during your matches, too.

00:59:16Good.

00:59:16Well, I guess we're cheering for each other, then.

00:59:18Yeah, I guess we are.

00:59:19And, you know, wouldn't it be a dream come true if maybe we met in the finals?

00:59:22I'm dreaming about it right now.

00:59:24Yeah, well, maybe we should just go follow our dreams, then.

00:59:27Fine.

00:59:28Fine.

00:59:30Good, then.

00:59:31Yeah, totally great.

00:59:32Yeah, reeks of awesomeness.

00:59:34Yeah, you said it.

00:59:35Yeah, sweet.

00:59:38Yeah.

00:59:41Mr. McMahon, I would just like to be the first to congratulate you and Stone Cold Steve Austin

00:59:46on becoming the tag team champions this evening.

00:59:49Well, thank you very much, Commissioner.

00:59:50I mean, it's not quite official.

00:59:52It's close, but Mr. McMahon, I can practically guarantee you that that will be the case.

00:59:57Well, you know, Commissioner, that's one thing I like, is guarantees.

01:00:03Thank you very much.

01:00:04Oh, thank you.

01:00:10Jazz, how do you practically guarantee a victory?

01:00:13I don't know, but it's obvious Commissioner Regal's got something off his English sleeve.

01:00:18That's what you are.

01:00:24Foley is a King of the Ring qualifying match scheduled for one fall.

01:00:28Coaching the ring, weighing in at 282 pounds.

01:00:31Test.

01:00:33Now, Test that for King of the Ring qualifying action.

01:00:35Want to remind everybody, folks, Nick Foley will be on the Tonight Show tomorrow night with Jay Leno.

01:00:41I'll tell you, Test could join Kurt Angle tonight in advancing to the King of the Ring.

01:00:48I'm shocked Kurt Angle actually was in the corner, but he went to Regal.

01:00:52That's for the own world.

01:00:53He walked in, even though he's got Jay Leno, Matt, that King of the Ring.

01:00:56But we got, we got a big matchup right here with big, bad, stunt like Test.

01:01:03Going against Edger.

01:01:06He said you know me.

01:01:07He said you know me.

01:01:10And being accompanied to the ring by Christian from Toronto, Ontario.

01:01:14Weighing in at 244 pounds.

01:01:18Ed!

01:01:18You know, Jay Leno always makes for unique and interesting scenarios.

01:01:22Try this one off the sides.

01:01:23Both Edge and Christian are in the King of the Ring tournament.

01:01:27Both believe they can win it.

01:01:28Did you see everything Christian just a few moments ago, Taz?

01:01:31They seemed extremely envious.

01:01:33There's the Harding individual success.

01:01:36No doubt about that, Cole, but you noticed Edge a few seconds ago.

01:01:39He ain't smiling tonight.

01:01:41This is some serious biz right here.

01:01:43King of the Ring qualifies.

01:01:46Well, here's some serious stuff as well, Taz.

01:01:48Two weeks from tonight, it's the debut of Tough It Up.

01:01:53Immediately following SmackDown on MTV.

01:01:57So Taz quickly goes to work on Edge in this King of the Ring qualifying matchup.

01:02:05Edge wins in the corner, right hand by Taz.

01:02:07And Taz, who believes he has arrived, and not a place to make a statement, but in the

01:02:12King of the Ring tournament, the tournament that has practically built careers here in the

01:02:16World Wrestling Federation.

01:02:17All you gotta do is look back to last year's winner, Kurt Angle.

01:02:20Most doubt Kurt Angle went on to, like, insane amount of success after winning the King of the Ring.

01:02:26I'll tell you what, Cole, I was on fight this last week.

01:02:28I was doing my little tails of the hook deal, and I said, in my opinion, that Taz was going

01:02:33to take the King of the Ring, in my view.

01:02:35Well, I agree with you, but there's Christian.

01:02:37That was my opinion.

01:02:38Is it yours, too?

01:02:39Yes, it was, as Taz knocks Edge up over the top rope.

01:02:42And Taz realizes that Christian could be a threat outside the ring, and now Edge making his way away from

01:02:48Taz and is King of the Ring qualifying matchup.

01:02:50You know, Taz has never been a repeat.

01:02:53Wait a minute.

01:02:54Edge and Christian knocking Taz down.

01:02:59Well, obviously, Christian was the equalizer on that deal.

01:03:02Yeah, Edge the decoy, Christian the equalizer.

01:03:06That's what I just said.

01:03:07And Edge going to work on Taz.

01:03:08That was reaffirming your statement.

01:03:10No, you're repeating my statement.

01:03:11Oh, look at this.

01:03:13And that slight knee bouncing off the barricade as Edge goes to work on that leg of Taz.

01:03:20Well, that's what got small.

01:03:21I was thinking, actually.

01:03:22I just noticed with him in that leg.

01:03:23Cole was taking out that leg so Taz can hit that big boot.

01:03:27Yeah, the devastating big boot, the same big boot.

01:03:29It's not the big showdown on Sunday Night 8 this past Sunday.

01:03:33And look at Edge working on Taz, King of the Ring qualifying matchup underway.

01:03:37Edge is just displaying the vertical base of a six-foot C, six, six-foot seven.

01:03:42Taz, I wonder how big he is, he's just big.

01:03:44And Edge takes him down again.

01:03:46Clipped him, just clipped him.

01:03:47That's 15 yards in the NFL.

01:03:49It's illegal as Edge goes to work on Taz illegal in the NFL, that is.

01:03:53Edge continues to work on that right leg of Taz.

01:03:56Listen to Taz, he's writhing in pain.

01:03:58You can hear him out here on the ringside.

01:03:59Well, I mean, you never know.

01:04:00He might have torn a tendon in his knee or tore out some cartilage.

01:04:04Who knows what happened in there?

01:04:05I mean, Edge is taking his knee out.

01:04:08And I love the game plan.

01:04:10I wish I would have done that against Rhyno.

01:04:11Maybe I'd be it, man.

01:04:12What is the game plan tonight for the tag team champions?

01:04:16Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit coming up next.

01:04:18Tag titles are on the line against Stone Cold Steve Austin and Mr. McMahon.

01:04:25It's going to be phenomenal.

01:04:26I mean, I can't wait to see.

01:04:28That's just four explosive human beings in the ring at the same time with titles on the line.

01:04:33Yeah, can you imagine what the tag team champions want to do to Mr. McMahon?

01:04:36I mean, ever since they won the titles, Benoit and Jericho, that is, from Stone Cold Steve Austin and Triple

01:04:41H, Mr. McMahon has placed him in a table, ladders, and chairs match.

01:04:45Well, look out.

01:04:46He is caught.

01:04:47Mr. McMahon has.

01:04:48Wait a minute.

01:04:49I have him here.

01:04:50He's almost been kicked out by Edge after two.

01:04:53Well, I'll tell you what.

01:04:54Again, Edge goes to work on the leg of Taz.

01:04:57I'm just curious to see how Austin and McMahon can go inside as a tag team.

01:05:01I mean, being a business partner is one thing, but being a team partners is a whole new ball game.

01:05:06Yeah, Stone Cold Steve Austin doesn't play well as others either, blaming Triple H for the loss of the tag

01:05:11team titles the first time around.

01:05:15Edge has just taken out the knee of Taz.

01:05:18And you know what, Mr. McMahon.

01:05:19Cover by Edge, hook of the leg will he advance.

01:05:21Not yet, as Taz gets the shoulder up.

01:05:23But how much more of this abuse can Taz take that leg?

01:05:25I don't know, but Edge had a little submissive over there on that knee there.

01:05:30But I always say, Mr. McMahon doesn't play well with us either, Cole.

01:05:33I mean, if you think about it, you're out of your mind.

01:05:36And Edge, wise strategy in this match.

01:05:40Come on, Edge.

01:05:40He's got the big man off his feet, like he said.

01:05:42Uh-oh.

01:05:43Look at Taz.

01:05:46Into the barricade.

01:05:49And it buys Taz a little bit of time to try to regain his composure.

01:05:53To try to get some blood flowing back into that right leg.

01:05:56But you can see the pain and agony on the face of Taz.

01:05:59How the heck could Taz have the strength on his knee to do that?

01:06:03And Taz and Edge, J.G. blows, so much at stake.

01:06:06You win here, you advance to the king of the ring tournament.

01:06:09You'll join Rhino, Kurt Angle, and Jeff Hardy.

01:06:12And look at that!

01:06:13Took the World Slam!

01:06:14Beautiful.

01:06:16Taz got a feel that was needed the power of his long body to hit that.

01:06:21Took the World Slam.

01:06:22Yeah, and he did it on one leg.

01:06:24The resilience of Taz.

01:06:26Edge back to his feet.

01:06:28Taz is well with a close rod.

01:06:30Knockin' Edge down.

01:06:31If Taz wants to go for that big boot, how can he do it?

01:06:34Look at that!

01:06:35The boot action ball, baby!

01:06:37Man!

01:06:37And Christian up on the anchor of the ring, and...

01:06:39Come on, boy.

01:06:40He's just taunting Taz.

01:06:43He taunting him up right, and Taz turned around into the spear by Edge.

01:06:47He might have him.

01:06:48Edge can cover.

01:06:49We might have him here.

01:06:50Edge can advance!

01:06:51Here's the cover by Edge.

01:06:53Two!

01:06:53Taz gets the shoulder up.

01:06:54Two!

01:06:56Edge shaking the cobwebs from his head after the spear gave Taz enough time to power out.

01:07:01Edge never hooked the leg.

01:07:02Coldfield hooked the leg.

01:07:03He might have had him.

01:07:04Test reversal.

01:07:05And Edge.

01:07:06And Edge.

01:07:07And Edge is reeling.

01:07:08That's the shot.

01:07:09He went for the boot!

01:07:10Went for the boot.

01:07:11Edge ducked underneath it.

01:07:12Shot to the midsection.

01:07:13Pull-Pandle!

01:07:14Pull-Pandle!

01:07:16Pull-Pandle!

01:07:16Set Edge up for that pull-Pandle slam!

01:07:18Here's the cover by Taz!

01:07:20And look at Christian!

01:07:21Christian just played.

01:07:24Christian just saved Edge in this matchup!

01:07:28And he's gonna pay for it!

01:07:30Taz brought it in!

01:07:31The hard way!

01:07:32That's not enough!

01:07:34A boot!

01:07:35A boot to Christian!

01:07:36But that took a lot out of Taz!

01:07:38No doubt it did!

01:07:40And Edge plants Taz center of the ring!

01:07:42It's gotta be it!

01:07:43It's gotta be it!

01:07:44And Edge advances in the king of the ring tournament!

01:07:48Here's your winner!

01:07:50Edge!

01:07:51With the distraction of Christian, that's what's the best size of the matchup, Edge capitalized!

01:07:56It was a team effort by Edge and Christian!

01:07:59Taz took so much out of that injured right leg!

01:08:01With the fruits of Christian, it allowed Edge to capitalize!

01:08:04So Edge now joins Rhyno!

01:08:07Chef Hardy and Kurt Angle in the final ending of the king of the ring tournament!

01:08:12Goes down!

01:08:13As you see right here!

01:08:14Right on the head!

01:08:15Man!

01:08:18Edge advances!

01:08:21Well there are Tag Team Champions, Jellicoe and Benoit!

01:08:34The tag team championships are on the line!

01:08:38Chris Bedouin, Chris Jellicoe to defend against Mr. McMahon and Stone Cold Steve Austin!

01:08:46Taz is gonna do it again!

01:08:49Full of Christmas is doing the web fall, and it is for the World Wrestling Federation tag team

01:08:54championship!

01:08:56Tuesday 1st from Edmonton, Alberta weighing in 225 pounds, one hat for the World Wrestling

01:09:02Federation tag team champions, Chris Bedouin!

01:09:06One week ago, right here on SmackDown,

01:09:09as I believe Chris Benoit had the World Wrestling Federation title won.

01:09:15Stone Cold Steve Austin with a handful of trucks escaped with the title.

01:09:19The Wolverine machine got screwed,

01:09:21but yet it was the best match of his life.

01:09:25You gotta believe Benoit is just waiting to lock that crossface in.

01:09:30It's either Mr. McMahon or Stone Cold.

01:09:48And from Winnipeg, Manitoba,

01:09:51weighing in at 227 pounds,

01:09:54one half of the World Wrestling Federation title is Chris Jericho!

01:10:00You know, Taz, if it wasn't for this man,

01:10:02well, even Commissioner William Regal,

01:10:04Chris Jericho could be coming out here tonight

01:10:06with a World Wrestling Federation title around his waist.

01:10:10And Andrew Bloom, the master manipulator,

01:10:13Mr. McMahon, puts his smooth twist on it.

01:10:16But tonight, Mr. McMahon gets in there with Benoit Jericho.

01:10:21But yet, Mr. McMahon will have Austin by his side.

01:10:24Talk about the crossface.

01:10:25What about if Jericho puts in the walls of Jericho to Mr. McMahon?

01:10:29Or Stone Cold Steve Austin?

01:10:32You know the Tag Team Champions are focused.

01:10:34They want some revenge right here tonight.

01:10:37Jericho hoops the walls with Jericho on the boss.

01:10:40He'll probably never let go.

01:10:42What a long, strange, stripping span

01:10:45for the Tag Team Champions.

01:10:47Defeating Triple H and Stone Cold.

01:10:50What about the TLC match?

01:10:52And her opponent, Horton.

01:10:57What is this?

01:11:04It's Commissioner Regal.

01:11:07What the hell's he doing out here?

01:11:09Now hold on, Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit.

01:11:14Before your title match against Vince McMahon

01:11:17and Stone Cold Steve Austin,

01:11:20it is my duty to inform you of your non-title match

01:11:24which will take place right now

01:11:25against your opponents, the APA.

01:11:29Non-title match?

01:11:32What is this all about?

01:11:36You know, Taz, the APA hired their services out to anyone.

01:11:41It doesn't matter who it is, as long as the cash is there.

01:11:43I guess their services have been procured by McMahon Austin

01:11:47and Commissioner Regal.

01:11:50To the APA, it's all about the fuck.

01:11:52I mean, they want to just buy their beer and, you know, play cards.

01:11:56I just can't believe Regal.

01:11:58I mean, he can just do what he wants to do.

01:12:02Well, this is non-title, and the sole purpose of this, Taz, is pretty simple.

01:12:07Catch up, Baruch's marching orders to beat the hell out of the tag team champions,

01:12:10Jericho and Benoit.

01:12:11And no matter what happens here, Jericho and Benoit

01:12:14still gonna have to defend their tag team titles tonight against Austin and McMahon.

01:12:17Well, they're good at it.

01:12:18You got the right guys to beat the hell out of someone.

01:12:20Hey!

01:12:21Yeah, look at Chris Benoit in control right now with Bradshaw.

01:12:25The APA, Farouk and Jericho going at it outside the ring.

01:12:29It's obvious the APA's not here to soften up Jericho and Benoit.

01:12:33I just wonder how much money APA got paid for this deal.

01:12:37Yeah, soften up is an understatement.

01:12:38Believe it or not, Street Man's got plenty of money to pay these guys.

01:12:42Sure there's a little bonus involved.

01:12:44That boot off the face of Chris Benoit.

01:12:46And here comes Farouk.

01:12:47And again, to reiterate, Taz, no matter what happens here,

01:12:50McMahon and Austin still get their tag team title shots

01:12:53against Jericho and Benoit right here tonight.

01:12:55Well, I guess this is why, this is why Commissioner Eagle guaranteed victory.

01:13:00Well, now he's going to guarantee victory.

01:13:02Wait a minute, cover by Farouk.

01:13:03He's got to know.

01:13:04Benoit gets the shoulder up.

01:13:06Non-title matchup.

01:13:07So purpose here to soften up to injure Benoit and Jericho and APA doing just that.

01:13:13Two big, warm, bold, tough dudes, the APA banging up the Robin Wolverine.

01:13:18Wow.

01:13:19You know, McMahon and Stone Cold and Regal had a few days to plan some strategy for this

01:13:23matchup.

01:13:24And apparently, this is the strategy.

01:13:26I'll tell you what, it's a hell of a strategy.

01:13:29German.

01:13:30Nice.

01:13:31Yeah, warm up match before a title match, Taz.

01:13:34It's unheard of.

01:13:36But you know what?

01:13:37It doesn't surprise me.

01:13:38Come on.

01:13:38You knew this group, this little coalition was going to do something.

01:13:42They're going to have something up their sleeves.

01:13:44They got the power, Cole.

01:13:45And they might have to take titles too after three.

01:13:48And Jericho into the ring off the tag.

01:13:49The right hands to Farouk.

01:13:51Benoit and Chris Jericho, the tag team champions, in a warm up match, so to speak, against the

01:13:56NBA.

01:13:57Yeah, what a way to warm up, huh?

01:13:59Like, hold it to the fire.

01:14:00Look at this, Jericho off the bulldog.

01:14:03To Farouk.

01:14:04Bradshaw misses with that big clothesline.

01:14:06Jericho counters.

01:14:07Bradshaw's in trouble.

01:14:10Farouk with a clothesline.

01:14:12Almost taking Jericho's head off.

01:14:14APA is always ready for a good fight, and they'll give you a good beating at the same time they're

01:14:19doing it.

01:14:20The man double teamer.

01:14:22The APA bent off of the ring.

01:14:23Right-hander Bradshaw knocks him through the ropes.

01:14:27Benoit got a shot to midsection of the DDT.

01:14:30And now the tag team champions are rolling.

01:14:34Ryan saw to Farouk.

01:14:37And the tag team champions have defeated the APA.

01:14:40Here are your winners, Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit.

01:14:45And now Jericho and Benoit get McMahon and Austin.

01:14:48Stop the bloody music.

01:14:49Stop the bloody music now.

01:14:51What the hell does Regal want now?

01:14:54That was very impressive.

01:14:56So impressive, in fact, that you can have another non-title match, this time against your

01:15:02opponents, The Big Show and Rhino.

01:15:06This is getting ridiculous now.

01:15:11I can't believe this.

01:15:13The hardcore champion Rhino and the former hardcore champion The Big Show.

01:15:17And did you see the look of its aspirations on the face of Chris Jericho?

01:15:21I can't believe it.

01:15:22They're getting squirted.

01:15:24Big time to tag team champions on.

01:15:26This is nothing but a massacre.

01:15:27I mean, Commissioner Regal is leading Jericho and Benoit to slaughter as the tag team champions

01:15:33trying to take out Rhino early.

01:15:35Big Show on his way to the ring.

01:15:37And now quickly to the ring.

01:15:38Seven foot two, 500 pounds on The Big Show.

01:15:41Rhino's a hardcore champion.

01:15:42He just got dropped out in the ring here.

01:15:45500 pound muscles.

01:15:46He's taking out the cake.

01:15:47Big Show goes immediately for Chris Jericho.

01:15:49It was Y2J who took the hardcore title away from Big Show two weeks ago on Raw.

01:15:54Did you see the intensity of Big Show's face at the downright scale?

01:15:58Well, for Jericho, it's all about survival.

01:16:00Big Show misses with the big right hand.

01:16:02All right into the mammoth right hand of the Big Show.

01:16:07And Jericho.

01:16:08Oh, look out.

01:16:09Benoit tossed over the top rope.

01:16:10He was running out on Raw.

01:16:11Benoit locked that crossface in to get the win over the Big Show.

01:16:14Huge, huge, huge upset for Chris Benoit on Big Show last night on Raw.

01:16:19My God.

01:16:20The history of the Big Show.

01:16:23Yeah, Jericho and Benoit are very resilient, but they face a major uphill battle.

01:16:29And Taz, you know, Benoit and Jericho, even if they're destroying this match,

01:16:33still have to defend their titles against McMahon and Austin.

01:16:36You know what?

01:16:37There's no way it's gonna happen.

01:16:39You know what?

01:16:39They've been great champions, Cole.

01:16:41You gotta admit, they've been great champions.

01:16:43But it's gonna be over by five.

01:16:44It's gonna be over.

01:16:45McMahon and Austin are gonna be able to waltz down here and pick apart the Tag Team Champions.

01:16:50I mean, there's no doubt.

01:16:52I mean, that's in the APA.

01:16:55And now, Rhyno and Big Show, I mean, they're gonna be done.

01:16:59The Mad Beast, Rhyno, continues the punishment on Jericho.

01:17:02They make no bones about it.

01:17:04Big Show and Rhyno could care less if they win this matchup.

01:17:08It's not about victories out here.

01:17:09They didn't form some coalition to challenge for the Tag Team titles.

01:17:12They just want to hurt the Tag Team Champions.

01:17:17Well, there's a shot to the midsection by Rhyno.

01:17:20Going to work on Jericho.

01:17:21Shut your mouth!

01:17:23And the Tag Champs are ruined.

01:17:25They're in trouble.

01:17:26Well, just Jericho's hurting right now, and he should be.

01:17:28He went through one more, just the second with the APA, and now another.

01:17:32Yeah, and then the third coming up, McMahon and Austin.

01:17:35Not a good night to be the Tag Team Champions.

01:17:37That's terrible.

01:17:38Look at it this way.

01:17:39Jericho can get no relief.

01:17:40The Hardcore Champion tags out.

01:17:42The 500-pound former Hardcore Champion tags in.

01:17:46Oh, no.

01:17:47Look at this.

01:17:47Side of the slam by the Big Show, and Jericho is gasping for air.

01:17:53Impressive goal.

01:17:55That's usually a two-foot drop with Big Show.

01:17:57It's like a seven-foot drop.

01:17:59Big Show trash-talking to Jericho,

01:18:02who really needs to get to the corner and make a tag to his partner, Benoit.

01:18:06I don't even think Jericho knows where he is.

01:18:08Jericho and Benoit had no time to prepare for either of one of these teams.

01:18:12They're ready for McMay.

01:18:14And what a plan by McMahon and Austin.

01:18:17As Rhyno works on the kidneys of Jericho,

01:18:20and now a right hand on the side of the head of YTJ.

01:18:22And Jericho tries to battle him with that shot.

01:18:25Oh!

01:18:26Shit!

01:18:27It was a gore by Rhyno, almost through the steel stage two weeks ago on Raw,

01:18:32that defeated Jericho, helping Rhyno win the hardcore title.

01:18:37Trying to grab Rhyno's intense.

01:18:39Went for the gore, Jericho slips out of the way.

01:18:42And can he make it to his partner, Chris Benoit?

01:18:45Well, he needs to, I mean, the Wolverine machine needs to get in there.

01:18:49And there's Rhyno, wisely.

01:18:52Jericho with the enziguri, counters for YTJ.

01:18:55And Benoit, Benoit trying desperately to get into the ring.

01:18:59Look at the intensity on the face of the Rabid Wolverine.

01:19:04It's like a caged animal.

01:19:06He needs to get in there and save his partner.

01:19:07Jericho will get the tag code, it's gonna be over.

01:19:10Jericho's spent.

01:19:12Yes!

01:19:12Rhyno makes the tag to the Big Show.

01:19:14And here comes the Rabid Wolverine.

01:19:17Big Show misses right hand, the quickness of Benoit.

01:19:20The chops.

01:19:23Chops across that big chest to the Big Show.

01:19:26Benoit, reversed by Big Show, whipped into the corner with authority, nobody home.

01:19:31And look at Benoit.

01:19:34He's going for a German suplex, but Big Show countered.

01:19:38Look at Jericho.

01:19:40Missile drop kick.

01:19:41And the Big Show's down.

01:19:47The Big Show is down, center of the ring.

01:19:50And look at Jericho.

01:19:52Jericho's setting him up.

01:19:54Jericho on the Big Show.

01:19:56We'll see.

01:19:57Benoit with a cross face.

01:19:59And a deep chain by Rhyno to Jericho.

01:20:02The referee's gonna throw it out.

01:20:11But the punishment continues.

01:20:15McMahon and Austin gotta be loving this.

01:20:20Rhyno and Big Show are picking apart Benoit and Jericho.

01:20:24Look at Big Show.

01:20:26Look at Big Show.

01:20:28The intense master known as Big Show just blasted.

01:20:32Benoit.

01:20:33The gore.

01:20:34A gore to Jericho.

01:20:36Rhyno and Big Show are punishing.

01:20:38They are punishing the tag team champions.

01:20:42First a shot with a steel chair.

01:20:44And then a gore to Chris Jericho.

01:20:46Just a second low blow by Big Show and Benoit.

01:20:50Wow.

01:20:50That was preceded by a choke slam.

01:20:52And Big Show continues the punishment.

01:20:54Oh man.

01:20:56One arm choke slam to Benoit.

01:20:59And Big Show and Rhyno had done what they were.

01:21:02No more.

01:21:03A gore from Rhyno to Jericho.

01:21:06The tag champs have been left decimated by Big Show and Rhyno.

01:21:11They're doing a favor for the boss.

01:21:13What a way to get some points.

01:21:16Not doing any favors for the tag team champions.

01:21:19Finally some more officials come down to the ring to try to separate this massacre.

01:21:25Benoit ain't moving.

01:21:26He's laying out.

01:21:28What a shitty point.

01:21:30Benoit is out cold as is Jericho.

01:21:33Following the assault of Big Show and Rhyno.

01:21:36The tag team champions have been absolutely punished.

01:21:43You fellows are so impressive.

01:21:46Now I would like to introduce to you your official opponents for your tag team championship match

01:21:53this evening Vince McMahon and Stone Cold Steve Austin.

01:21:59And the runner commissioner Regal practically guaranteed victory.

01:22:03Jericho and Benoit have been a great run as tag champs.

01:22:05But come on.

01:22:06They're not Superman.

01:22:07Nobody can handle this.

01:22:11Well the table is up and down.

01:22:13Set cold.

01:22:16Chris Benoit playing in the middle of the ring.

01:22:20Chris Jericho is out cold outside the ring.

01:22:25And this may be Taz, may be academic.

01:22:30This is gonna be like a walk in the park.

01:22:32And they know it, all it's gonna make McMahon know it.

01:22:34A walk in the park.

01:22:36Did you see the grin on the face of Mr. McMahon?

01:22:39Hey, look at this, look at this.

01:22:40He wasn't just, he knows Benoit's down.

01:22:44Mr. McMahon wants to start, he remembers those chair shots on SmackDown last week.

01:22:48And a kick out by Benoit before the count of three.

01:22:53Oh, look at Austin.

01:22:54Austin and Jericho outside the ring.

01:22:56Another cover by Mr. McMahon.

01:22:58Another kick out by Benoit.

01:23:00It was Chris Benoit.

01:23:02Oh, look at Jericho.

01:23:05Oh, look at Benoit.

01:23:07Benoit.

01:23:07Going for the cross face.

01:23:09He's locked it in.

01:23:10The cross face is locked in.

01:23:12Will Mr. McMahon tap?

01:23:13Will Mr. McMahon tap to the cross face?

01:23:16He's writhing in pain.

01:23:18And here comes Austin.

01:23:20Austin into the ring.

01:23:21Austin saves Mr. McMahon.

01:23:24Austin saves the boss.

01:23:28And now Mr. McMahon makes it to the corner.

01:23:30Desperately makes the tag to Austin.

01:23:32And now the rattlesnake.

01:23:33Center of the ring.

01:23:34Went for the stunner.

01:23:36Benoit and Jericho and Suplex.

01:23:37Last week, 10 Jericho and Suplexes to Austin.

01:23:40And there's two this week for Benoit.

01:23:45Chris Benoit with the tag team titles on the line.

01:23:49Delivering Suplex after Suplex to the WWF champion.

01:23:54Bring McMahon in from behind to Benoit.

01:23:58Mr. McMahon remembers those chair shots from Benoit last week.

01:24:02Mr. McMahon knows while Benoit's down, he better capitalize on him.

01:24:06And that's just what Mr. McMahon's doing.

01:24:09Stone Cold Steve Austin has beaten the hell out of Chris Jericho.

01:24:14Benoit battling for survival with a right hand to Austin.

01:24:17The tag team champions.

01:24:22Benoit with the ropes, Austin sends Benoit over the top rope.

01:24:26And the tag team champions, how much do they got left of the tank, Taz?

01:24:30They ain't got much left, Cole.

01:24:32And he's gonna give them that bomb right here.

01:24:34Look at this.

01:24:37Bouncing off the house table.

01:24:39It almost looks like a Jericho by Austin.

01:24:42And Austin is literally picking apart the tag team champions.

01:24:47Austin's sick and psychotic.

01:24:50That sadistic look on the face of the WWF champion.

01:24:53He wants the tag team titles back.

01:24:55The tag team titles Benoit and Jericho took from Austin and Triple H a few weeks back.

01:25:01Austin wants all the gold.

01:25:02He thinks he deserves everything.

01:25:04A shot to Benoit.

01:25:10Camberman knocked down outside the ring.

01:25:12It has been chaotic.

01:25:14Tag team titles on the line.

01:25:16Benoit, Jericho really, and Austin, high risk maneuver.

01:25:20Big time, super, superplex coming here, Cole.

01:25:23And a superplex to Austin.

01:25:26That's how bad he wants the tag team titles.

01:25:28I've never seen Austin do that.

01:25:30It's just gotta be it.

01:25:30Look at the leg.

01:25:31New champions.

01:25:32And Benoit.

01:25:33Benoit gets the shoulder up again.

01:25:35One, two, three.

01:25:37I don't think Austin can believe it.

01:25:38I can't believe it.

01:25:39Where's Benoit getting it from?

01:25:40He's gonna hit the cross face off.

01:25:42He's got it.

01:25:43And look at Austin.

01:25:44Benoit's signature maneuver locked in.

01:25:46The cross face.

01:25:48Austin is desperate getting this thing.

01:25:50Last time it's had a goal.

01:25:52Benoit got screwed.

01:25:53Remember that?

01:25:54The man's in no position to ring the bell tonight.

01:25:57You're gonna hear Benoit writhing in pain.

01:26:00Think of the humiliation.

01:26:02His own move placed on him by the rattlesnake.

01:26:05Here comes Jericho.

01:26:06Jericho stumbling back into the ring.

01:26:08Jericho makes the save of his partner Benoit.

01:26:12The man is down.

01:26:13The man is down.

01:26:15The man is down.

01:26:16Jericho out of the walls.

01:26:18The walls of Jericho knocked it out of the line.

01:26:20McMahon is tapping.

01:26:21But he's not leaving.

01:26:22Jericho is not leaving so it doesn't matter what McMahon's pass has happened.

01:26:26Austin and Benoit are the legal man.

01:26:28You can hear Mr McMahon writhing in pain.

01:26:31A stunner.

01:26:32Stunner to pick off with the new tag team champions.

01:26:36The referee is busy with Jericho and McMahon.

01:26:42With the right hand.

01:26:43Austin may have had the tag titles won.

01:26:46Now Austin stung it to Jericho.

01:26:48Jericho's not the legal man as Austin continues to stunk away at Y2J.

01:26:54Austin's a raving lunatic.

01:26:56Benoit rolls him up.

01:26:57There's one.

01:26:58There's two.

01:26:58He got him.

01:26:59Benoit got him.

01:27:01Benoit pinned Austin.

01:27:02He had the tights.

01:27:03Here are your winners and still World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Champions,

01:27:09Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit.

01:27:12Benoit had the tights.

01:27:14Benoit and Jericho retain the tag titles.

01:27:19How will this loss affect the psyche of Stone Cold?

01:27:22How will Austin live with the fact that Benoit just pinned him in the center of the ring?

01:27:28Benoit and Jericho miraculously retain the tag titles.

01:27:34They took everything that McMahon and Austin threw at him tonight.

01:27:39And they overcame the odds.

01:27:42Benoit and Y2J have persevered yet again.

01:27:47And Austin and McMahon are living.

WWE SMACKDOWN 07 JUNE 2001 FULL SHOW

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