Raw is War

Orlando, Florida
November 20, 2000

Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley returned as RAW kicked off live from Orlando, Florida!

Stephanie said that it was a miracle that Triple H was even alive after Survivor Series. She said she thanks God that Triple H even survived. The Game had asked her to come to the arena to speak on his behalf. After what Austin did, Triple H didn't suffer one broken bone, but he did suffer from severe bumps and bruises and enormous trauma. She said that it is a miracle that he can breathe on his own, but Hunter is finally listening to Steph, and he understands that his feud with Austin needed to end now. Triple H wanted Steph to publicly apologize to Austin and all the fans, even if they wouldn't believe her. And since she was speaking about miracles - Stephanie wanted to tell everyone where she's been the past few weeks. She and Triple H have been exploring the miracle of life together and they are trying to have a baby! Then she asked Stone Cold to come out and accept her apoplogy.

Stone Cold Steve Austin immediately walked out to talk to Stephanie and told her the only miracle was that he wasn't giving her a Stunner right then and there! He said he would not aplogize for dropping Triple H, but he would aplogize for not doing it more than once! Then he said he was sorry Triple H was down at the hospital instead of at the morgue! Austin said he had a message for Triple H and that message was that he would never accept the Game's apology!

Austin said he was alrady sorry for the baby Steph and the Game were trying to have! The Rattlesnake got right up in Stephanie's face and told her to get the hell out! Stephanie sobbed as she walked away.

As she walked out, Chris Benoit's music hit. Benoit said he was sick of Austin sying he was the baddest S.O.B. around, and not doing any wrestling. Benoit said he was not impressed with the Rattlesnake's wrestling skill one little bit. The Rabid Wolverine then challenged Austin to a match later on RAW! Austin replied by saying Benoit might be the best technical wrestler, but Austin was the No. 1 beer drinker! Then Stone Cold happily accepted Benoit's challenge!

In a tables vs. titles match, the Dudley Boyz faced Bull Buchanan and the Goodfather. If the Dudleyz won, they won the Tag Titles. If The Right to Censor won, the Dudleyz could never use tables again! The match got off with a bang, as all four men began pounding on each other. As the action cleared up, Bull Buchanan really brutalized Buh Buh, who finally tagged in his brother D-Von. D-Von hammered on the Goodfather, and scored a very close near-fall. After the Dudleyz hit Goodfather with a 3D, Steven Richards pulled D-Von off, allowing the match to be called a disqualification! After the match, the Dudleyz nailed Steven Richards with the "Wassaap!" As Steven lay writhing in pain, Buh Buh called for a table! D-Von brought the table to the ring, and Buh Buh broke Steven in half while giving him wood!

In the T&APA office, William Regal came to ask for some protection. After Test and Albert finally agreed, Regal left happily, but not until after he told Trish that he thought she was a very comely lass.

In an interview with Kevin Kelly, The Rock said he was not satisfied with the beating he gave Rikishi at Survivor Series. Rock said he would plant Rikishi with a Rock Bottom and Rikishi will be left laying!

Michael Cole asked Earl Hebner his thoughts about the controversial finish of the title match between Undertaker and Kurt Angle. Hebner said he did not make the count because the man being pinned was not Kurt Angle.

In his first ever hardcore match, William Regal took on Hardcore Holly. The match was brutal and physical, and the two combatants soon found themsleves in the bowels of the arena. As Regal repeatedly tried to get away from Hardcore, Holly kept hitting him with as many different objects he could find. Finally, Test and Albert came out to save Regal, who hit Hardcore with a board to get the pin and the win! After the match, Crash attacked Test and Albert, who ran off when they saw Steve Blackman approaching.

At the arena entrance, Tiger Ali Singh and Lo Down arrived to work. But, security refused to let them in since they were not on the list.

In a thrilling tag team match-up, Kane and Rikishi teamed up against The Rock and Chris Jericho.

At the outset, Kane threw several thunderous punches at The Rock, and then tagged in Rikishi. The Phat Man and Rikishi teamed up on Rock, who was still visibly in pain from his injuries suffered at Survivor Series. As The Rock prepared to hit Kane with the People's Elbow, Rikishi tripped him. Jericho tried to help out, but Rikishi flattened him. Y2J went after a chair, which Rock picked up and nailed Kane with, allowing him to get the win! After the match, Rock locked Rikishi in the sharpshooter and Jericho trapped Kane in the Walls of Jericho!

Kurt Angle and the man who helped him beat Undertaker at Survivor Series came down to the ring. Angle said he wanted to talk about how something screwy always happens at the Pay-Per-View that causes a new champion to be crowned. Kurt then introduced the man next to him - his older brother Eric Angle! He said Eric wanted to celebrate with Kurt after his match against Taker, but instead Undertaker grabbed him and gave him the Last Ride! Immediately, Undertaker came out to the ring and started whooping the Angles! Taker and Kurt fought each up the ramp, until the Deadman grabbed the champion and chokeslammed him off the stage through a table!

Undertaker went to Mick Foley's office and demanded a match between the Angle brothers! Foley said he'd have to wait and see how the Angle's were doing after his attack.

In a six man tag team match, Road Dogg,K-Kwik and "The One" Billy Gunn faced Dean Malenko, Eddie Guerrero and Perry Saturn. The high paced match was decided when K-Kwik nailed Perry Saturn off the top rope and locked him up for the pin.

Edge and Christian approached Mick Foley and said they may have overstepped their bounds when they interfered in Undertaker's match at Survivor Series. They wanted Mick to apologize for them, and they even had an urn as a gift for the Taker! Foley said that Edge and Christian could aplogize themselves in a handicap match against Undertaker, since the Angle brothers were injured.

With the Women's Title on the line, Molly Holly challenged Ivory, with Chyna joining King and J.R. on guest commentary. After Ivory had tossed Molly out of the ring, Tish ran out and gave Molly a DDT! After she crawled back in the ring, Molly was covered by Ivory, allowing her to retain her title.

Edge and Christian took on the Undertaker in a handicap match. Right at the outset, Taker got set to gice Christian a Tombstone, but Edge made the save with a spear. Eventually, Undertaker proved too much for Edge and Christian, and he gave Christian his Last Ride for the pin and the win!

In a match made earlier on RAW, Stone Cold Steve Austin faced Chris Benoit. Before the match, Benoit said the crowd was not going to see Austion 3:16, they were going to see Benoit 101 - the Benoit School of Wrestling - and Austin was going to fail!

The two men went at it in a back and forth affair, and Austin seemed to be out-wrestling Benoit. True to form, though, Benoit kept coming at the Rattlesnake and refused to give up. The action soon became more than just wrestling as the two began battling outside the ring. After nailing each other a few times, Austin and Benoit both climbed back in the ring, where Benoit hit Austin with a diving headbutt. Both men were hurt, but Benoit had enough in him to make a cover, which Austin kicked out of. Benoit came right back and trapped Austin in the crossface! Austin had trouble at first, but he managed to reach for the ropes to break the hold. Austin got up and nailed Benoit with the Stunner to get the win! When the match ended, Austin celebrated with the sold-out crowd by having a few Steve-weisers!