Armageddon is just 6 days away so hopefully this RAW will be good coming off a disappointing (IMHO) show last week. Smackdown was actually pretty good because it featured some nice wrestling for a change. Also, everybody check out the WWF trivia game on AOL this wednesday. So far I've won a Come Get Some Video and a Rock Tshirt.
Tag Team Title Match
The New Age Outlaws (c) vs. Too Cool
Road Dogg refused to say anything "naughty" during his opening segment even though RAW is still TV-14. Mr. Ass was showing off his gluteous maximus to Rikishi, but caught a quick boot to the face. Ass began the match dominating Scott Taylor with a high Back Body Drop. Double Tag and Brian Christopher takes control with a Reverse Side Russian Leg Sweep. He followed up with a STIFF boot to the face and a Toprope Bulldog. Road Dogg began to fight back and attempted a cover after his Rockin Punches and Kneedrop. Too Cool had a nice pinning combination after their trademark Spike Tennesee Jam maneuver, but the Hollys stormed the ring. It took the ref forever to ring the bell even after Rakishi was dropped on his head, but he finally announced a DQ.
Winners: Who knows, but the Outlaws retain the titles.
Pretty nice match even if it was just to set up the Rakishi/Viscera versus the Hollys match. We will probably have a Rakishi/Hardcore match sometime tonight.
Mankind came down to the ring and announced that literary fans everywhere now hate him and the WWF fans for making his book number one. He invited Al Snow down to the ring to talk to him about how he's been treating The Rock. I think that Al Snow should be the last person that Mick puts over before he retires so that Snow can get the main event push that he deserves. Al Snow came out to a large heel reaction and even got an "Asshole" chant which surprised me. He said that none of the WWF fans care about him one bit, but that he has always been his friend. They began to argue about the Rock 'n' Sock Connection and Al Snow challenged them to a match tonight with a partner of his choosing. Wow, that was really confusing but I'm not going to rewrite it.
To end the segment, Al referred Mankind back to the time when The Rock threw his book in the trash. He said that it was him. Now that's either really good advance writing, or someone was thinking really well on their toes.
The Hardy Boys vs. Kurt Angle and Steve Blackman
Oh my GOD Terri is hot. She needs a better angle, if you can really call this an angle at all. Aren't Angle and Blackman fighting at Armageddon? Yes. Angle gave his three I's speech which is normal, but when Blackman came out his TitanTron video was interrupted by a red metal beating heart type thing. Taz? Undertaker? Who knows. Blackman missed a punch and Matt capitalized with a Belly to Back Suplex. Jeff Hardy tagged in as he goes up top for a beautiful Senton Bomb but Angle breaks the cover. When Jeff tried a Flying Leg thingy off of Matt's back, Blackman hit him with the Kendo Stick allowing Angle to get the pin.
Winners: Kurt Angle and Steve Blackman
Pretty good match. The Hardys were great as usual but it was still pretty short. Blackman looked ok, but he just can't seem to get over at all.
Stephanie entered DX's lockerroom with Anullment papers for Triple H to sign. She tried to convince Triple H to at least look them over, and he finally agreed.
Val Venis vs. D'Lo Brown
Val Venis started out very strong with an attack from behind. D'Lo began to fight back but had a grapple countered into a Fisherman's Suplex. D'Lo brown fighting back with a Dropkick followed by the D'Lo Legdrop. D'Lo up to the toprope but Venis got up too quickly. Top Rope Superplex by Venis, but before he could attempt a pin the Posse with the Bulldog attacked and caused a DQ.
Winner: Val Venis still gets the title shot at Armageddon
While I personally like both Venis and D'Lo, I would've liked this match to have lasted a little longer before the interference. Or here's an idea, how about someone in the WWF is allowed to do a clean job? Absurd I know, but it might just be crazy enough to work!
Random Note: ECW is coming to Richmond this Friday and I have tickets! ;) SWEEEEET.
Godfather vs. Prince Albert
Prince Albert finally got the advantage after several switches. He stole a few moevs off other people such as D'Lo's Sky High Powerbomb and The Godfather's own Ho Train and finally locked in a Reverse Chinlock. Godfather broke out and came back with a nice Belly to Back Suplex and threw Albert into the Turnbuckle. Ho Train! Inside Cradle by the Godfather for the pinfall.
Winner: The Godfather
Not a bad match, I think that Albert has definitely improved but still needs some work if he's going to get over. Jim Ross has faith at least.
Triple H came down to the ring to discuss the Anullment Papers situation and the whole marriage in general. The funniest thing was that everytime he said slut they tried to bleep it but ended up bleeping the 5 seconds after he said it. He asked her to come out so that he could sign the papers. When she came out, she threw the flowers that Triple H brought away. He started looking her over and decided that he couldn't live without her and couldn't sign the papers. They finally settled on a stipulation for the match at Armageddon. If Triple H wins, he gets a shot at the title. If Vince wins, the wedding is anulled. Triple H sealed it with a kiss.
Stephanie just can't say "Son of a bitch" like Vince can. Vince has some of the best mike skills of all time.
Backstage Mick Foley offered to teach Vince some tips on how to fight No Holds Barred.
Rikishi Phatu vs. Hardcore Holly
Not even a match, Rikishi hit maybe two moves then finished up with the Banzai Drop for the win.
Winner: Rikishi
AFterwards Too Cool and Rikishi did their dance which is STILL funny ;)
Barbara Bush came to the ring to cut an interview with Michael Cole, but Ivory interrupted. She hit the ring and made fun of her giant giant breasts. Funny, I seem to remember Ivory getting implants just a few months ago. Maybe she's just jealous that no one noticed. Jacqueline made her way down also. Her video was also interrupted by that beating heart video which is just SO damn cool ;) Anyway, the fourth member of the Four Corners match will be Miss Kitty. She was a little upset because she doesn't wear any underwear. I'm not upset..go Jaqueline.
Big Show and Viscera were shown beating on each other backstage before their title match is set to begin.
Kane and Test vs. X-Pac and Triple H
Kane attack X-Pac early, but Triple started off the actual beginning of the match. Test in toattack Triple H with a huge Powerslam and a cover. Kane went to the outside to attack X-Pac, but he slipped back in and double teamed Test. Double Suplex followed by a knee drop by Triple H. X-Pac in with a nice Spinning Heel Kick and goes up to the top. Missed Axhandle allows Test to nail the Gut Rench Powerbomb as both men make the tag. High boot from Kane to Triple H, Tilt-O-Whirl on X-Pac! Sidewalk Slam by Test which knocks X-Pac out of the ring. Toprope Clothsline by Kane and he makes the tag. X-Pac grabs Tori and attempts the Bronco Buster, but Kane stops him by catching him by the throat! Meanwhile in the ring, Triple H hits a low blow and follows up with a Pedigree to win the match.
Winners: Triple H and X-Pac
World Heavyweight Title Match
The Big Show (c) vs. Viscera
Big Show looked like a big ass Diesel at first glance, at least in my opinion. Viscera started out quick with a Samoan Drop but Big Show came back with a Belly to Back Suplex. The ring shakes everytime they do anything, it's pretty cool. Viscera with a very nice Bulldog followed by a cover. Big Show was taken to the outside after a clothsline by Viscera. Big Show with a Dropkick off the Top Rope for the win!
Winner: The Big Show to retain the title.
On the TitanTron, Bossman was shown talking to Big Show's mother about some big secret. She was crying/laughing as she revealed that Big Show was conceived illegitametly. He's a bastard. Wow, stupid. I care.
When the break ended, Big Show was shown talking to his mother on the phone. Normally I wouldn't mention this at all, but seeing those nasty globs of spit fall from his mouth was just too funny to not mention.
The Rock 'n' Sock Connection vs. Al Snow and Chris Jericho
That was quite cool, I was not expecting that. They're perfect together, and these are probably the 4 funniest guys in the WWF. As Y2J was doing his spiel, Chyna attacked from behind allowing The Rock to get a jump on him. Mick and Snow fought on the outside near the announce table. The match finally started when The Rock threw Y2J into the ring. The Rock in control with a Short Arm Elbow. The Rock fighting off both men now and hits a Samoan Drop on Y2J. Al Snow breaks the count as The Rock tags in Mankind. Mankind working on Y2J in the corner and follows up with a running Knee to the face. Baseball slide into Al Snow's face on the outside. But Jericho off the toprope with a dropkick to Mankind on the apron! Al Snow gets tagged in to beat on Mankind some more. Jericho back in and goes up top with Al Snow for a Double Dropkick! Jericho misses the Lionsault but tags in Al Snow. The Rock in! DDT on Al Snow, Spinebuster on Jericho! Mankind readies Socko in the ring with Al Snow while Jericho gets Rock Bottomed on the ramp! Outlaws with the runin to attack the Connection, but the ref can't see it. Why is Mr. Ass wearing a Dew Rag? The Rock back in the ring, Rock Bottom on Mr. Ass! Al Snow uses Head on Mankind as he runs away from the ring.
