Stone Cold Steve Austin Interview.
The crowd went crazy over the new Heavyweight Champion, Stone Cold Steve
Austin and gave him a "Hell Yeah." Austin said he did what exactly he
said he was going to do at WrestleMania XV. Austin gave credit to The
Rock for the effort he put in the PPV match. Austin said the belt wasn't
worth it, so he called out Vince McMahon. Austin surprisingly said he
was going to relinquish the Heavyweight Title. The "Asshole" chants
immediately started when McMahon slowly and carefully made his way down.
McMahon was hesitant, but Austin said he didn't have any tricks up his
sleeve. Austin handed the title to McMahon with a couse of boos. McMahon
said he knew one day Austin would crack, but he couldn't say thank you.
As McMahon started to leave, Austin said it wasn't that easy. Austin had
footage shown from September's In Your House: Breakdown PPV, where
McMahon ran out of the arena with Austin's own title. Footage was also
shown from a Raw is War last fall when McMahon was proud to have
Austin's title. Austin said he was still the Heavyweight Champion and
there was nothing McMahon could do about it. Austin told McMahon to have
someone go to McMahon's home in Greenwich, Connecticut and get his own
custom-made belt. McMahon said Austin wasn't going to get his own belt
and there was no reason for him to, since it was his. The crowd said
"Hell Yeah" after Austin asked if he should beat McMahon's ass. McMahon
explaned to Austin in his contract, he couldn't touch him (McMahon), or
he would be fired. Austin had some WrestleMania XV footage was shown
where McMahon was beating down on the new Heavyweight Champion, and it
meant McMahon would have to get Austin's title in two hours. As Austin
made his way down from the ropes, McMahon clocked him with the belt.
McMahon immediately ran back to the locker room. Austin said he would
have to do things the hard way with McMahon.
Backstage, footage was shown of Ivory and Tori, PMS, and Sable walking
toward the ring. Tori and Ivory would team up to take on Sable and
Jacqueline in the next match.
Backstage, The Ministry of Darkness arrived.
Backstage, Vince McMahon had a discussion with Shane, his daughter
Stephanie, Pat Patterson, and Gerald Brisco. McMahon had Stephanie phone
someone to get Stone Cold Steve Austin's custom-made belt to the arena.
Shane thought it was a bad idea, but his dad calmed him down.
Tori and Ivory defeated Sable and Jacqueline (w/Terri Runnels) via
Pinfall.
Sable did her sexy grind dance, saying, "This is for all the women who
want to be me and all the men who came to see me." Terri Runnels had her
cigar. She tried to light it and Ivory ran after her. They ended up
running back to the locker room. Sable was more concerned about the fans
than helping out her partner Jacqueline. Sable entered the ring and
clocked Jackie from behind with the Women's Title belt. Tori then
back-slided Jackie for the pin. Following the match, Sable and Tori were
about to battle it out, but were interrupted by The Ministry of
Darkness. Sable was left in the ring. The Undertaker took a firm grip of
Sable's neck and said he could snatch Vince McMahon's "meal ticket" like
a twig. The Undertaker called out McMahon. McMahon was shown backstage
and told his son, Shane, to keep an eye with Stephanie, with security on
the outside. McMahon made his way out near the entrance-way. McMahon
asked The Undertaker what kind of man was he. McMahon soon realized that
something could of happened to Stephanie. McMahon ran back to the locker
room, only to find Stephanie gone, with security guards knocked out and
Shane not knowing what happened.
Backstage, Vince McMahon and Shane argued over what they should do.
Shane said he would call the cops, but his dad told him not to. Shane
apologized to dad. McMahon scaredly said Stephanie had to be around
somewhere.
X-Pac Interview.
X-Pac said one year ago on this night, he returned to the WWF because of
his friend Triple H asked him to so he could keep D-Generation X alive.
X-Pac said it had been one hell of a ride with he and The New Age
Outlaws kicking ass. He said it all changed at WrestleMania XV when
Triple H turned on DX and joined The Corporation. X-Pac said Triple H
made his decision, and he would make his own. X-Pac said DX would not
die, because X-Pac and The New Age Outlaws would continue to do what
they do. He said, "Tonight, Hunter became the hunted." X-Pac said he
would fight Triple H later in the night. He also said that Triple H's
ass was grass and he would smoke it.
Backstage, Vince McMahon told Shane that Stephanie wasn't in the parking
lot. Shane once again apologized. The phone rang. McMahon answered and
it was The Undertaker. The Undertaker said it was true - Stephanie
McMahon was sugar and spice. The Undertaker had an evil laugh, which
made McMahon and Shane worry even more.
Paul Wight defeated Test with the Chokeslam.
Paul Wight had returned from jail after Vince McMahon had him arrested
for assault at WrestleMania XV. Michael Cole said it was safe to say
Wight was no longer associated with The Corporation, as he took on Test,
a Corporation member. Wight beat Test in about a minute with a boot to
the face and the Chokeslam. Afterwards, Wight had a few words. Wight
said he didn't give a damn the personal trouble McMahon had with The
Undertaker. Wight said nobody owned him, including McMahon. Wight said
the WWF did change when he entered, as McMahon guaranteed. Wight said
McMahon would eat those words.
Backstage, Vince McMahon consulted with Shane, Pat Patterson, Gerald
Brisco, and Ken Shamrock. McMahon asked Shamrock to find Stephanie.
Shamrock explained to McMahon if Stephanie was in the building, he would
find her.
Backstage, Shamrock started his search for search for Stephanie,
questioniong crew members.
Hardcore Holly defeated Steve Williams via Pinfall, to retain the
Hardcore Title.
Jim Ross did color commentary with the Spanish announce team, although
he only spoke English. As Hardcore Holly and Steve Williams battled it
out, Holly brought in a table. Holly was limping. Williams powerslammed
Holly onto the table, but the referee was knocked out in the process and
could not make the pin. Al Snow ran in and clocked Williams over the
head with a frying pan, which caused the handle to break off. Ross was
none too pleased. Holly then made the pin for the win. Ross got onto the
referee because of the interference. Michael Cole noted that Snow didn't
want anyone to beat Holly except himself.
Backstage, Shane McMahon explained to his dad The Rock's
Intercontinental Title shot against Road Dogg was up next. Vince said he
didn't care and was more worried about his daughter. Shane volunteered
to handle it.
The Rock (w/Shane McMahon) defeated Billy Gunn with the Corporate
Elbow.
European Champion, Shane McMahon did color commentary. Shane wanted to
focus more on the match rather than the kidnapping of Stephanie. Billy
Gunn had the crowd say "Suck It" to The Rock. The Rock and Gunn took it
on the outside for a bit, where The Rock did his commentary skit. Gunn
mooned The Rock, and then did his own commentary skit, telling Shane to
"suck it." After Gunn missed a clothesline, The Rock nailed him with the
Rock Bottom followed by the Corporate Elbow for the win.
Backstage, Vince McMahon, crying, wanted Ken Shamrock to find his
daughter. Shamrock said if he had to tear someone's leg off, he would
find her.
Backstage, Stone Cold Steve Austin looked at his watch, seeing how much
more time Vince McMahon had to get the custom-made belt.
Ken Shamrock defeated Gangrel by making him submit to the Ankle Lock.
Ken Shamrock took his search into the ring. Shamrock yelled at Gangrel
during the match, "Where is she (Stephanie McMahon) ?" Shamrock took it
to the outside, where he rammed Gangrel's face into the staircase
several times. Gangrel would still not say a word after Shamrock was
continually beating him down. Shamrock put Gangrel in the Ankle Lock.
Gangrel submitted, but Shamrock was more interested to know the
whereabouts of Stephanie. Following the match, Christian and Edge made
their ways down. They attacked Shamrock and put him through a Bloodbath.
When the lights came back on, not only was Shamrock covered with blood
but he also had Christian in the Ankle Lock. Shamrock had Christian say
Stephanie was in the basement.
Backstage, Ken Shamrock stormed around the basement, looking for
Stephanie McMahon, but didn't find her.
Goldust (w/The Blue Meanie) defeated Road Dogg with the Curtain Call, to
capture the Intercontinental Title.
Road Dogg did his ring introduction. Ryan Shamrock made her way down.
The Blue Meanie told her to take a hike and she did. Goldust set up RD
for Shattered Dreams, but the referee jumped in front of Goldust before
the illegal maneuver was executed. The Blue Meanie was dragged in by RD,
and ended up getting himself slammed into Goldust's body. Meanie's head
was also slammed into the crotch area of Goldust by RD. Goldust tried to
hit the Curtain Call, but RD reversed it. Meanie hit RD from the outside
with the Intercontinental Title belt, with the referee distracted.
Goldust took the chance to execute another Curtain Call and was
successful. Goldust had a few words in the end about his title victory.
Backstage, Ken Shamrock went further into the basement and round
Stephanie. Stephanie was scared to death, sitting on the floor. Her
make-up was smeared all over her face and she had an Undertaker symbol
written on her forehead.
Backstage, Vince McMahon hugged his crying daughter and was glad that
she was back in his hands. McMahon thanked Ken Shamrock and called The
Ministry of Darkness "rotten bastards."
Jeff Jarrett and Owen Hart (w/Debra) defeated The Legion of Doom (w/Paul
Ellering) via Pinfall, to retain the Tag Team Titles.
The crowd immediatley chanted "Nugget" at Owen Hart. The Legion of Doom
dominated. Tyey connected with the Doomsday Device on Owen Hart, but as
the referee was distracted by both Debra and Paul Ellering, Jeff Jarrett
nailed Animal with his guitar. Hart then made the pin for the victory.
Backstage, Stone Cold Steve Austin once again looked at his watch. Vince
McMahon had about twenty minutes.
A limousine driver arrived with Stone Cold Steve Austin's custom-made
Heavyweight Title. The driver ran inside the arena.
Backstage, Vince McMahon cuttled with his doctor, who was wrapped in a
blanket. Vince McMahon thanked Pat Patterson, Gerald Brisco, and
specifically Ken Shamrock. Stone Cold Steve Austin's belt was delivered
to Shane. Shane asked his dad what to do with it. McMahon said to forget
about it, because he had to worry about Stephanie. He told Shane to end
the night by just handing the belt to Austin. McMahon and Stephanie
walked out to go home. Patterson and Brisco followed. Shane instructed
Shamrock to get The Rock, saying the night wasn't over after what The
Ministry of Darkness did to his sister.
X-Pac defeated Triple H (w/Shane McMahon and Chyna) by
Disqualification.
X-Pac was bleeding from the mouth as the match went on. X-Pac was about
to execute the Bronco Buster on Triple H, but was held back by Shane.
The referee called the match once Chyna and Shane entered the ring. The
three Coporation members continued to attack Shane. Kane made his way
down. Kane and Triple H started to brawl. Shane tried to get involved,
but was knocked out of the ring by Kane. As Chyna distracted Kane, Shane
threw a chair into Triple H, who used it on Kane. Kane sat right back up
and headed back to the locker room with the chair. Shane hid behind
Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler.
Shane McMahon grabbed the microphone and entered the ring to "Asshole"
chants. Shane said everyone would do things his way since his dad was
gone. He said Stone Cold Steve Austin's custom-made Heavyweight Title
wouldn't be hard to find, since it was in possession of The Rock, who
made his way out. The Rock bragged about his Heavyweight Title match
with Austin at WrestleMania XV, saying it took two Stunners to put him
down. Austin made his way out and ran into the ring. The two started to
go at it. They took it to the announce tables and then back in the ring.
Austin gave Shane a Stunner. The Rock clocked Austin with the belt.
Triple H, Chyna, Ken Shamrock, and Test made their ways in to continue
the attack on Austin. Chyna helped Shane away. Paul Wight ran in and
took out The Corporation along with Austin. Austin put the Stunner on
Shamrock. Wight chokeslammed Triple H as the show went off the air.
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