WWF UK Smackdown Report
As the show begins, there are about eight cops in the ring as Vince's limo pulls in the back, saying that there will not be a repeat of Monday night and if The Undertaker shows up, he will be arrested. Just as Vince finishes speaking, the roar of Taker's cycle is heard, and he proceeds to attempt to run down Vince, Shane, and hardcore champ Gerald Brisco. Vince and company eventually escape through a stairwell. Then, Vince's music hits and after a pause, Vince makes his way to the ring and screams at the cops and pushes them around for not helping him out. Out of breath, he then proceeds to call out The Undertaker. "American Badass" hits and Taker struts down the ramp. Vince yells at The Undertaker, telling him that he thinks he can live by his own rules. He then tells The Undertaker that he was actually pleased to see him at Judgment Day, since he was the single reason that cost The Rock the WWF title. Vince reminds The Undertaker that he has no contract with the WWF, and that he is trespassing and orders the cops to arrest him. Before they move, Undertaker grabs the mic from Vince, and asks him if he has talked to his wife lately, since she signed him to a brand new contract before Judgment Day worth a lot of money and for a lot of years. Undertaker then says it all comes down to the fact that Vince is paying him a lot of money to kick his ass. Vince proceeds to order the cops to then arrest Undertaker for attempted vehicular homicide that just occured. The head cop takes the mic and tells Vince that he'd be glad to do that, but then he'd also have to arrest Vince for assaulting a police officer. Before the cops leave, he suggests that the two of them work things out on their own. As the cops leave, Vince and The Undertaker stare each other down before Taker grabs Vince by the neck. Shane comes from behind and hits Taker with a steel chair. Unphased, he drops Vince and turns his attention to Shane, allowing Vince and Shane to escape with the help of Brisco.
Edge and Christian's music hits, and the tag champs again make their way down the ramp, as Michael Cole announces they have issued an open challenge to any team that they haven't already beaten to a title match. They take the mic, and they say how there is no competition for them. Suddenly, Eddie Guerrero's music hits and out comes the European champ and Chyna to accept the challenge.
TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH - Eddie Guerrero and Chyna vs. Edge and Christian
-Early on, it's all Guerrero and Chyna, as they dominate the champs. The champs come back and eventually double-team Chyna as Guerrero is outside the ring. The ref tries to break it up, but they shove him and he calls for the bell. Guerrero then gets back in the ring, as Christian goes for the ring bell. He tries to connect with the bell but misses and Chyna and Eddie chase them out of the ring. Winners: Eddie Guerrero and Chyna via DQ.
In the back, Crash Holly is seen in the APA office shaking up their beers. As Faarooq and Bradshaw enter, they yell at Crash and say he should have learned his lesson on Monday when Bradshaw demolished him. Crash says he has respect for Bradshaw but now he wants Faarooq. Faarooq laughs at him, but Crash pops open a beer and spills it over his head before running out. Faarooq slowly follows after him as Bradshaw reminds him that Crash is only a boy.
In the back, Shane and Brisco are trying to calm down a hyper Vince. Vince then tells Brisco to go to the back and wait for The Rock to arrive, and Shane also tells him to look out for The Undertaker.
Faarooq vs. Crash Holly
-Faarooq makes his way to the ring with Bradshaw, who goes to the announce table. Then Crash comes running out and attacks Faaqooq with a 2x4. Faarooq soon dominates, and as he goes to slam Crash through the announce table, Bradshaw tells him not to cause he'll spill his beer. He drags Crash back to the ring and slams him on top of a trash can. Winner - Faarooq via pinfall
In the back, Brisco is pacing back and forth, watching for The Rock.
A limo is shown arriving in the back, and Triple H and Stephanie emerge to Brisco's welcome. They tell Brisco to take them to Vince.
#1 CONTENDER FOR IC TITLE MATCH - Chris Jericho vs. Hardcore Holly vs. Val Venis
-The countdown reaches 00 and Jericho's music hits. He takes the mic and says that this match tonight is to determine who is the #1 contender for the Intercontinental title and who gets a match with the champion next Monday on Raw. He is interrupted by Hardcore Holly's music and next by Val Venis. Venis and Jericho gang up on Holly, and take turns trying to cover him before starting to fight each other. The match is pretty even, as all of the men equally punish each other. Jericho cleans house before a Hardcore Holly dropkick. Jericho then gets Holly in a modified Walls of Jericho using the ropes until Venis attacks them from behind. Venis then takes control until Jericho reverses it and hits a lionsault. Jericho goes for the cover, and just as he's about to win, Hardcore Holly flies off the top rope onto Jericho, knocking him out of the cover. Holly covers Venis and earns his Intercontinental title shot. Winner - Hardcore Holly via pinfall.
In the back, Vince, Shane, Steph, and Triple H talk about how they're gonna get even with The Undertaker. Brisco enters and says The Rock is on his way. Vince then goes with Brisco, saying he will handle The Rock, against Triple H and Steph's wishes.
Vince is in the back and has the garage door raised, revealing The Rock's car, and Rocky quickly races out. Vince approaches him and says that he comes in peace. He reminds The Rock that The Undertaker cost him the title at Judgment Day, and he says to show that there are no hard feelings, he tells The Rock to take the night off. Rock thinks about it for a moment before agreeing and getting back in his limo. Brisco is congratulating Vince as The Rock calls Vince back. As Vince goes over to the open window, The Rock smacks him in the face before the car pulls away. As Vince re-enters the building cursing The Rock, we see The Undertaker following closely behind him.
Matt Hardy vs. Essa Rios
-Matt comes to the ring, accompanied by his brother, Jeff. Essa Rios comes next with Lita, which is surprising after she turned on him on Monday night. Essa Rios gets the upper hand early, as he hits a flying somersault over the top rope onto Hardy. Matt soon comes back, and then Rios uses Lita as a shield and he then throws her into Matt Hardy. As Rios regains control, Lita gets back on the apron, only to be knocked back to the ground by Rios. Jeff takes advantage and hits the Twist of Fate for the win. After the match, Rios drags Lita into the ring and beats the hell out of her before the Hardys return and chase him away and leave with the wounded Lita. Winner - Matt Hardy via pinfall
In the back, Vince sits with his family and says he glad that The Rock is gone and now they can focus on a plan to get rid of The Undertaker. Triple H suggests they find someone who isn't afraid of The Undertaker, someone who can take someone of that size down, a giant killer. They all turn to Shane, and Vince says since he took out The Big Show, he should have no problem with The Undertaker.
EIGHT MAN TAG MATCH - Too Cool and The Dudley Boyz vs. T & A and D-X
-Too Cool's music hits and they dance down the ramp, followed by their partners, The Dudleys. T & A come next with Trish, followed by X-Pac and Road Dogg with Tori. The crowd quickly starts a table chant, as Buh Buh stares at Tori and Trish. Scotty and Test begin the match, and Too Cool gets off to a quick start, double teaming Test. Soon the opponents come back, as X-Pac goes for the Bronco Buster on Grandmaster Sexay, but Grandmaster moves away. The Dudleys then come in and clean house. Just as Grandmaster is about to get the pin with the Hip Hop Drop, X-Pac breaks it up, and the ref gets knocked out of the ring. All hell breaks loose as all eight men are in the ring with the ref out, Rikishi appears and makes his way down the ring and cleans house, which aloows the Dudleys to hit 3-D for the win. Too Cool then convinces Rikishi and the Dudleys to stay and the five men all dance. Buh Buh Ray does the Macarena, pretty hilarious. Winners - Too Cool and The Dudley Boyz via pinfall
Triple H is in the back, pumping up Shane for the big match, saying that after today, he will be known as the man who buried The Undertaker.
INTERCONTINENTAL TITLE MATCH - Kurt Angle vs. Chris Benoit
-Angle comes out first, saying that no one understands the goals that an Olympic hero sets for himself, and that it's been too long since he's worn gold in the WWF. He tells the crowd they will see history as he becomes the new Intercontinental champion. Benoit makes his way to the ring and it's quickly on. A very physical and intense match, and Angle gets the early edge. Angle continues to dominate most of the match, and as he tosses Benoit off the top rope, Hardcore Holly emerges from the back with a steel chair. He blasts Angle with the chair, forcing the ref to call for the bell. He then goes for Benoit, but Benoit eludes him and gets the chair and cracks Holly with it. Winner - Kurt Angle via DQ
Al Snow vs. Bull Buchanan
-Snow comes out, accompanied by Steve Blackman, followed by Buchanan with the Bossman. The match is even until Snow begins to focus on Buchanan's knee, and eventually rolls up Buchanan for the pin, but the ref is distracted by the Bossman. Buchanan then takes charge, and even Bossman gets involved as the ref is distracted again. The ref gets distracted for a third time, allowing Bossman to hit Snow in the back with the nightstick and Buchanan rolls Snow up for the win. After the bell, Blackman gets in the ring, but he is quickly taken out by a blindside attack from the Bossman. Winner - Bull Buchanan via pinfall
A pumped-up Shane tells his family he's gonna take down The Undertaker just like he did The Show, and that he doesn't want any outside interference. Vince revels in the bravery of his son as he leaves.
Shane McMahon vs. The Undertaker
-The McMahon's music hits first, and young Simba comes to the ring and grabs a mic. A "Shane's a pu**y" chant" quickly begins and Shane says he doesn't know where that comes from, since he's been dominating in the WWF. He says that tonight will be The Undertaker's judgment day, just as he did to The Big Show at Judgment Day, and they show the replay on the OvalTron. "American Badass" again erupts and out comes Taker on his bike. Shane dances around the ring, and Undertaker quickly cleans his clock before dominating him. As Taker hits a chokeslam, the cavalry arrives in the form of X-Pac and Road Dogg, followed closely behind by Triple H. The three soon dominate The Undertaker and Vince also joins them. Suddenly, The Rock's music hits and he sprints to the ring and takes out the entire faction. The Undertaker hits a tombstone on Shane and The Rock focuses on Triple H before the regime scampers to the back, followed closely behind by Taker on his cycle. The broadcast ends with a triumphant Rock saluting the crowd. Winner - No Contest As the show begins, there are about eight cops in the ring as Vince's limo pulls in the back, saying that there will not be a repeat of Monday night and if The Undertaker shows up, he will be arrested. Just as Vince finishes speaking, the roar of Taker's cycle is heard, and he proceeds to attempt to run down Vince, Shane, and hardcore champ Gerald Brisco. Vince and company eventually escape through a stairwell. Then, Vince's music hits and after a pause, Vince makes his way to the ring and screams at the cops and pushes them around for not helping him out. Out of breath, he then proceeds to call out The Undertaker. "American Badass" hits and Taker struts down the ramp. Vince yells at The Undertaker, telling him that he thinks he can live by his own rules. He then tells The Undertaker that he was actually pleased to see him at Judgment Day, since he was the single reason that cost The Rock the WWF title. Vince reminds The Undertaker that he has no contract with the WWF, and that he is trespassing and orders the cops to arrest him. Before they move, Undertaker grabs the mic from Vince, and asks him if he has talked to his wife lately, since she signed him to a brand new contract before Judgment Day worth a lot of money and for a lot of years. Undertaker then says it all comes down to the fact that Vince is paying him a lot of money to kick his ass. Vince proceeds to order the cops to then arrest Undertaker for attempted vehicular homicide that just occured. The head cop takes the mic and tells Vince that he'd be glad to do that, but then he'd also have to arrest Vince for assaulting a police officer. Before the cops leave, he suggests that the two of them work things out on their own. As the cops leave, Vince and The Undertaker stare each other down before Taker grabs Vince by the neck. Shane comes from behind and hits Taker with a steel chair. Unphased, he drops Vince and turns his attention to Shane, allowing Vince and Shane to escape with the help of Brisco.
Edge and Christian's music hits, and the tag champs again make their way down the ramp, as Michael Cole announces they have issued an open challenge to any team that they haven't already beaten to a title match. They take the mic, and they say how there is no competition for them. Suddenly, Eddie Guerrero's music hits and out comes the European champ and Chyna to accept the challenge.
TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH - Eddie Guerrero and Chyna vs. Edge and Christian
-Early on, it's all Guerrero and Chyna, as they dominate the champs. The champs come back and eventually double-team Chyna as Guerrero is outside the ring. The ref tries to break it up, but they shove him and he calls for the bell. Guerrero then gets back in the ring, as Christian goes for the ring bell. He tries to connect with the bell but misses and Chyna and Eddie chase them out of the ring. Winners: Eddie Guerrero and Chyna via DQ.
In the back, Crash Holly is seen in the APA office shaking up their beers. As Faarooq and Bradshaw enter, they yell at Crash and say he should have learned his lesson on Monday when Bradshaw demolished him. Crash says he has respect for Bradshaw but now he wants Faarooq. Faarooq laughs at him, but Crash pops open a beer and spills it over his head before running out. Faarooq slowly follows after him as Bradshaw reminds him that Crash is only a boy.
In the back, Shane and Brisco are trying to calm down a hyper Vince. Vince then tells Brisco to go to the back and wait for The Rock to arrive, and Shane also tells him to look out for The Undertaker.
Faarooq vs. Crash Holly
-Faarooq makes his way to the ring with Bradshaw, who goes to the announce table. Then Crash comes running out and attacks Faaqooq with a 2x4. Faarooq soon dominates, and as he goes to slam Crash through the announce table, Bradshaw tells him not to cause he'll spill his beer. He drags Crash back to the ring and slams him on top of a trash can. Winner - Faarooq via pinfall
In the back, Brisco is pacing back and forth, watching for The Rock.
A limo is shown arriving in the back, and Triple H and Stephanie emerge to Brisco's welcome. They tell Brisco to take them to Vince.
#1 CONTENDER FOR IC TITLE MATCH - Chris Jericho vs. Hardcore Holly vs. Val Venis
-The countdown reaches 00 and Jericho's music hits. He takes the mic and says that this match tonight is to determine who is the #1 contender for the Intercontinental title and who gets a match with the champion next Monday on Raw. He is interrupted by Hardcore Holly's music and next by Val Venis. Venis and Jericho gang up on Holly, and take turns trying to cover him before starting to fight each other. The match is pretty even, as all of the men equally punish each other. Jericho cleans house before a Hardcore Holly dropkick. Jericho then gets Holly in a modified Walls of Jericho using the ropes until Venis attacks them from behind. Venis then takes control until Jericho reverses it and hits a lionsault. Jericho goes for the cover, and just as he's about to win, Hardcore Holly flies off the top rope onto Jericho, knocking him out of the cover. Holly covers Venis and earns his Intercontinental title shot. Winner - Hardcore Holly via pinfall.
In the back, Vince, Shane, Steph, and Triple H talk about how they're gonna get even with The Undertaker. Brisco enters and says The Rock is on his way. Vince then goes with Brisco, saying he will handle The Rock, against Triple H and Steph's wishes.
Vince is in the back and has the garage door raised, revealing The Rock's car, and Rocky quickly races out. Vince approaches him and says that he comes in peace. He reminds The Rock that The Undertaker cost him the title at Judgment Day, and he says to show that there are no hard feelings, he tells The Rock to take the night off. Rock thinks about it for a moment before agreeing and getting back in his limo. Brisco is congratulating Vince as The Rock calls Vince back. As Vince goes over to the open window, The Rock smacks him in the face before the car pulls away. As Vince re-enters the building cursing The Rock, we see The Undertaker following closely behind him.
Matt Hardy vs. Essa Rios
-Matt comes to the ring, accompanied by his brother, Jeff. Essa Rios comes next with Lita, which is surprising after she turned on him on Monday night. Essa Rios gets the upper hand early, as he hits a flying somersault over the top rope onto Hardy. Matt soon comes back, and then Rios uses Lita as a shield and he then throws her into Matt Hardy. As Rios regains control, Lita gets back on the apron, only to be knocked back to the ground by Rios. Jeff takes advantage and hits the Twist of Fate for the win. After the match, Rios drags Lita into the ring and beats the hell out of her before the Hardys return and chase him away and leave with the wounded Lita. Winner - Matt Hardy via pinfall
In the back, Vince sits with his family and says he glad that The Rock is gone and now they can focus on a plan to get rid of The Undertaker. Triple H suggests they find someone who isn't afraid of The Undertaker, someone who can take someone of that size down, a giant killer. They all turn to Shane, and Vince says since he took out The Big Show, he should have no problem with The Undertaker.
EIGHT MAN TAG MATCH - Too Cool and The Dudley Boyz vs. T & A and D-X
-Too Cool's music hits and they dance down the ramp, followed by their partners, The Dudleys. T & A come next with Trish, followed by X-Pac and Road Dogg with Tori. The crowd quickly starts a table chant, as Buh Buh stares at Tori and Trish. Scotty and Test begin the match, and Too Cool gets off to a quick start, double teaming Test. Soon the opponents come back, as X-Pac goes for the Bronco Buster on Grandmaster Sexay, but Grandmaster moves away. The Dudleys then come in and clean house. Just as Grandmaster is about to get the pin with the Hip Hop Drop, X-Pac breaks it up, and the ref gets knocked out of the ring. All hell breaks loose as all eight men are in the ring with the ref out, Rikishi appears and makes his way down the ring and cleans house, which aloows the Dudleys to hit 3-D for the win. Too Cool then convinces Rikishi and the Dudleys to stay and the five men all dance. Buh Buh Ray does the Macarena, pretty hilarious. Winners - Too Cool and The Dudley Boyz via pinfall
Triple H is in the back, pumping up Shane for the big match, saying that after today, he will be known as the man who buried The Undertaker.
INTERCONTINENTAL TITLE MATCH - Kurt Angle vs. Chris Benoit
-Angle comes out first, saying that no one understands the goals that an Olympic hero sets for himself, and that it's been too long since he's worn gold in the WWF. He tells the crowd they will see history as he becomes the new Intercontinental champion. Benoit makes his way to the ring and it's quickly on. A very physical and intense match, and Angle gets the early edge. Angle continues to dominate most of the match, and as he tosses Benoit off the top rope, Hardcore Holly emerges from the back with a steel chair. He blasts Angle with the chair, forcing the ref to call for the bell. He then goes for Benoit, but Benoit eludes him and gets the chair and cracks Holly with it. Winner - Kurt Angle via DQ
Al Snow vs. Bull Buchanan
-Snow comes out, accompanied by Steve Blackman, followed by Buchanan with the Bossman. The match is even until Snow begins to focus on Buchanan's knee, and eventually rolls up Buchanan for the pin, but the ref is distracted by the Bossman. Buchanan then takes charge, and even Bossman gets involved as the ref is distracted again. The ref gets distracted for a third time, allowing Bossman to hit Snow in the back with the nightstick and Buchanan rolls Snow up for the win. After the bell, Blackman gets in the ring, but he is quickly taken out by a blindside attack from the Bossman. Winner - Bull Buchanan via pinfall
A pumped-up Shane tells his family he's gonna take down The Undertaker just like he did The Show, and that he doesn't want any outside interference. Vince revels in the bravery of his son as he leaves.
Shane McMahon vs. The Undertaker
-The McMahon's music hits first, and young Simba comes to the ring and grabs a mic. A "Shane's a pu**y" chant" quickly begins and Shane says he doesn't know where that comes from, since he's been dominating in the WWF. He says that tonight will be The Undertaker's judgment day, just as he did to The Big Show at Judgment Day, and they show the replay on the OvalTron. "American Badass" again erupts and out comes Taker on his bike. Shane dances around the ring, and Undertaker quickly cleans his clock before dominating him. As Taker hits a chokeslam, the cavalry arrives in the form of X-Pac and Road Dogg, followed closely behind by Triple H. The three soon dominate The Undertaker and Vince also joins them. Suddenly, The Rock's music hits and he sprints to the ring and takes out the entire faction. The Undertaker hits a tombstone on Shane and The Rock focuses on Triple H before the regime scampers to the back, followed closely behind by Taker on his cycle. The broadcast ends with a triumphant Rock saluting the crowd. Winner - No Contest
