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Raw Report
WWF RAW is WAR Report: 3/12/01
Report by Dan the Man of Rajahwwf.com
LIVE from the Staples Center in The City of Angels, the WWF presents RAW is WAR! We start with video from last week, when Vince named Debra as the
Rock's manager and the chaos that this has caused. Cue video and pyro, followed by JR and Paul Heyman welcoming us to another edition of Monday Night Raw.
In the garage, Kurt Angle is pacing the floor, awaiting someone's arrival.
Hardy Boyz vs. X-Pac & Justin Credible
-In the arena, the Hardys come out with Lita for this Tag Title match. The X to the P to the A with a C comes out with his boy JC for their title shot. Pac and Jeff
start out, with Pac landing some clubs before getting dropkicked by Jeff. Tag to Matt, and they hit a double back elbow then a double elbow drop 1-2-kicout. Tag
to Justin. Armdrag by Matt, then a gutwrench suplex by Matt 1-2-kickout. Matt knocks X-Pac off the apron, so Justin knocks Jeff off. Pac grabs Matt on the
outside and Credible joins him. They ram him groin-first into the turnbuckle. Back in the ring, Pac and Matt fight it out, with Pac scoring a spinning heel kick and the
Bronco Buster. Tag to Credible, who goes for a low dropkick but hits the turnbuckle. Tag to Jeff who hits a front dropkick to Justin then a 450 Splash to Pac. As
Matt bangs on Credible, Pac tosses Jeff out of the ring and into Lita. This pisses off Matt, who hits the Twist of Fate on Pac followed by a Jeff Hardy Swanton
1-2-broken by Albert! Albert pulls Jeff out and literally throws him over the security barrier. He gets in the ring and hits the Albert Bomb on Matt, as it seems X-Pac
and Credible have a third member.
In the garage, Regal pulls up and Angle asks for a rematch against Rock. Regal says he has other things to attend to, but says he will take it under advisement.
Commercial.
In the lockerroom, Eddie is talking to Saturn and Malenko about how they came in as a group, but now Benoit has jumped out. Saturn and Malenko give their
ideas on how to punish Benoit. They get up and leave, b ut Benoit attacks Saturn, who stayed behind. He locks on the Crippler and says, "One down, two to go."
William Regal Interview
-In the arena, Commissioner William Regal comes to the ring to address the fans. He says that this is the first official day of the Regal Regime. Man, his black eye
looks bad. He promises to work tirelessly for the fans. He hopes we will treat him with the same respect he gives the fans. If we work with him, there is nothing we
can't accomplish. There is one thing the Regal Regime will not tolerate: Brown Nosers. Nobody likes a suck-up. He knows that kissing ass is well-respected in this
town, but he won't tolerate it. He says the first official act of the Regal Regime is the creation of a WWF Title rematch between Rock and Angle tonight. In closing,
the Regal Regime can be summed up with the name Regal. R for Respect; E for Education; G for 3-2-1-BOOM! The Y2J Countdown hits 00 and out comes the
Ayatolla and IC Champ. He says that G is for Good God Regal Shut the Hell Up! He is here to congratulate him just like he congratulated him on the night of his
very first appearance. We get footage of Jericho interrupting Regal's debut. Regal says he won't let a toe-rag besmirch his time in the ring like that. Jericho says he
wouldn't dream of besmirching him, since he looks terrible already. He can't figure out where that black eye came from, perhaps from sticking his nose too far up
Mr. McMahon's arse? He says that if Regal is still McMahon's puppet, then he will continue to come out and interrupt him every night. But since we're speaking
about anagrams, try this one. Y is for Why are you a spineless assclown. 2 is for Your mummy and daddy were spineless assclowns too. And J is for Junior, if you
don't stop being a spineless assclown, you will recieve a Y2J beating (or something like that, I got kinda lost). Commercial.
Christian vs. D-Von Dudley
-The winner of this match will win a Tag Title shot for his respective team next Monday on Raw. Christian comes down, the the D-Bombs drop and out comes
D-Von. The action starts at the ramp and they battle down into the ring. Christian with some chokes, but then D-Von fights back and hits a clothesline. Powerslam
by D-Von 1-2-kickout. Christian pulls D-Von outside, but gets his head slammed on the apron in return. Christian flapjacks D-Von into the turnbuckle. Back in the
ring, Christian hits a scoop slam, then some stomps. Reverse backbreaker by Christian 1-2-kickout. Blatant chokes by Christian, then a big boot. He goes up top,
but D-Von 'buckles him. D-Von climbs and hits a Superplex 1-2-shoulder up. Leaping clothesline by D-Von, then a back elbow. D-Von tries to lock in a Dragon
Sleeper, but Christian fights out and rolls him up for a two count. D-Von whips Christian, who stops himself right before hitting the ref. D-Von goes for a clothesline,
but Christian ducks and Von nails the ref. Christian goes out and gets a chair, but BuhBuh runs down and takes the chair. Christian nails the chair and then walks into
a 3-D! BuhBuh pull the chair out as D-Von pins 1-2-3!
In the grage, a limo with the plate Diva pulls up and Vince and Trish step out. Vince says to her that he is going to give the audiance something they won't expect.
They will go out to the ring and perform a Hollywood live sex scene. Trish agrees and they head to the ring. Commercial
Eddie and Dean are stalking the halls, saying they're going to get Benoit before he gets them, but then Benoit knocks Eddie down and shuts him out of the room
where he and Dean are. Benoit takes out Malenko and then lets Eddie in. He tells Eddie that he'll see him in the ring.
Coach asks William Regal about his next match. Regal says that, since Jericho likes to perform in front of the fans, they should get to see him in a non-title match
against all of the Right to Censor.
In the back, Michael Cole asks Angle about getting his rematch. Angle says he held the title for five months, longer than most marriages in LA. He says that tonight
he will take his Title back, and as a bonus, he'll snap Rock's ankle. Cole asks about Debra. Angle says Debra has a winning smile and a great personality, but if she
gets in his way, he'll take matters into his own hands. Commercial.
Chris Benoit vs. Eddie Guerrero
-We get video of Benoit taking out Perry Saturn, then Malenko. In the arena, Benoit makes his way to the ring. Eddie then comes down, and this should be
awesome. Benoit starts with a leg drag, then a clothesline. Stomps by Benoit, then by Eddie. Tilt-a-whirl backbreaker by Benoit, but Eddie fights back. Back elbow
by Eddie, who goes second rope, but Benoit tosses him off. Waistlock suplex by Benoit. Chops by Eddie. Back body drop by Benoit, then a press, but Eddie
armdrags him down. Chops by Benoit, then a low knee. More chops by Benoit. Eddie counters a back body into a hurricanrana and some mounted punches. Benoit
floats over a suplex and then back suplexes Eddie over the ropes onto the floor. Benoit goes for a rope dive, but Eddie sidesteps and Benoit flies headfirst into the
barrier. Back in the ring, Eddie hits a waistlock suplex 1-2-shoulder up. Back elbow by Eddie 1-2-shoulder up. Neckbreaker by Eddie 1-2-shouler up. Eddie goes
for a sleeper, but Benoit picks him up and drops him on the ropes. Exchange of punches, then a back elbow by Benoit. Belly-back suplex, then another, then
another by Benoit. Benoit calls for the end and he goes up top and nails the Flying Headbutt. However, neither man can get up. Benoit eventually rolls over
1-2-kickout! Benoit hooks in another waistlock, but Eddie fights out and hits a brainbuster, then another. Now Eddie calls for the end and goes up top. He leaps for
the Frog Splash, but Benoit moves in time. Benoit pins, but Eddie flips the pin over 1-2-Benoit flips the pin and hooks on the Crippler Crossface for the submission
victory!
In the back, Vince and Trish are walking the halls. Commercial.
Vince McMahon & Trish Stratus Interview
-Vinnie Mac and his gal Trish come down to the ring. Vince says that they're here in Hollywood. Trish has a lot in common with Hollywood stars. Beautiful blonde
hair, big breasts, and a willingness to do anything for stardom. Vince shows pictures of Trish on all fours, then barking, then removing her coat, then her blouse, then
her skirt, and then her bra. He asks Trish if she was forced to do any of that. Trish says she would do anything for the right cause. Vince says the difference between
Hollywood and the WWF is that the WWF does everything live in front of the people. Vince says it was great on SmackDown when they made Linda watch he and
Trish lock lips. That brings us to tonight. He had been thinking of a sort of Hollywood sex scene for tonight. He asks Trish to lay down on her back, which she does.
Vince then gets on his side, all snuggled next to Trish. Trish whispers in Vince's ear, and Vince gets up, saying this is too good. Vince says Trish has an idea that too
good for us all to see, so they are going back to their room for some private time. Oh, but for his big announcement. He begins to talk about Linda, when "No
Chances" hits. Vince yells that he isn't done talking, but the music is for none other than Shane-O-Mac, the Prodigal Son! Shane-O-Mac stares his father down and
then comes to the ring. He walks right up to Vince, but Vince cuts him off. He tells Shane to collect his thoughts and calm down. Vince extends his hand, but Shane
crosses his arms in defiance. He calls for a hug, but Shane leaps and attacks his father. He pounds on Vince until Regal comes down to pull him off, but Shane
spears Regal and pummels him as Vince runs away. Shane gets up and runs after, then Regal gets up and does the same.
In the back, Vince and Trish are running down the hall and they get in the limo, which speeds away. Commercial.
JR says that during the break, Shane got in his car and is in persuit of Vince.
Chris Jericho vs. Right to Censor
-In the arean, the RTC come to the ring. Regal is watching from his office, mending his wounds. The RTC will be represented by Stephen, Val, Bull and Goodfather,
but not Ivory. The Y2J Countdown hits 00 and out comes the Ayatolla. Jericho and Bull will start off. Chops by Jericho, but Bull hits a clothesline. Flyine forearm by
Jericho, then a big boot. He hits a missile dropkick, then the bulldog. Lionsault 1-2-broken by Goodfather. Tag to Val. Drop toe hold by Jericho, then a double
underhook backbreaker 1-2-kickout. Val fakes an injury, allowing the RTC to beat on him. Knees by Val, then a side Russian leg sweep 1-2-shoulder up. Tag to
Goodfather. Back suplex 1-2-shoulder up. Tag to Bull. Clothesline to Goodfather, then Bull, but Jericho walks into the StevenKick. Goodfather holds Jericho for a
Bull big boot, but Jericho ducks and Bull nails Goodfather. Goodfather gets pissed and leaves. Steven tries to stop him, but Goodfather fights back. Soon,
Goodfather is fighting Steven and Bull, while Val and Jericho fight in the ring. Val hits a neckbreaker, but Jericho locks in the Walls of Jericho. Bull runs in and
Jericho locks the Walls on him. Then Steven comes in and he gets the Walls. Then Goodfather comes in and gets the Walls, but Val nails him and hits a powerbomb
1-2-3! Afterwards, all the RTC members eventually do their salute.
In the back, Stone Cold asks Angle if he has a problem with his wife. Angle says he doesn't, but he doesn have a problem with Austin. Austin walks off as Angle
says he'll meet him at WrestleMania as Champ. Commercial.
After about ten minutes of JR pleading with the fans to call or write to their local media and asking them to get them to stop bashing the XFL, the Big Show comes
down to the ring.
In the back, Taker gets on his bike, but his technicians say it might not run well tonight. As Taker gets on the bike, Triple H runs in from behind and knocks Taker
down and pushes the bike on top of Taker's legs. Trips stares at the helpless Taker. Then he gets a chair and sits on Taker's chest. He talks about how Taker makes
people famous, but he's already famous, famous for making people crippled. Trips gets up and goes to nail Taker with the chair, when Kane runs in. Trips drops the
chair and runs. Kane goes to pick up the bike when Big Show runs in and attacks Kane. Show dismantles Kane, finally chokeslamming him through a table or two.
He leaves as we see that Taker is still stuck under the bike. Commercial.
Over at WWFNY, the aPa and Jackie are having drinks with some ladies.
In the back, Stone Cold tells the Rock that if something happens to Debra, he'll whip Angle's ass, or Rock's ass if it comes to that. Rock says he should be
concerned, but he should never come and try to tell the Rock his responsibilities. The Rock's responsibility is to take care of Kurt Angle. Rock tells Austin he should
have one other concern, and that is to Get Ready. Commercial.
We get a replay of Chyna's second neck injury. JR says that Chyna wants Ivory at WrestleMania. We get tape of Heat, where Ivory accepted Chyna's challenge.
Test vs. Raven
-Test comes to the ring for his Euro title defense. Raven comes out to the ring for his Title shot. The wierd thing is, no Tori. Anyway, Test starts out hot with a scoop
slam and then an elbow which sends Raven outside. Test follows, and Raven drop toe holds him into the steps. Back in the ring, Raven hits a clothesline and a
bulldog 1-2-shoulder up. Raven locks in a sleeper, but Test lifts him and rams him into the turnbuckle. Tilt-a-whirl slam by Test 1-2-shoudler up. Raven runs into a
Full Nelson Slam, then two clotheslines. Raven floats out of the pump handle slam, but he runs into a Big Boot 1-2-3! Test has really perfected the Big Boot, making
it look like a seriously harmful move.
In the back, Angle is ready, Rock and Debra are ready, and Austin is pacing. Commercial.
Kurt Angle vs. The Rock
-Kurt Angle comes to the ring for his rematch. The Champion of both the WWF and the People comes down with his manager Debra Williams. As Paul Heyman
points out, this is basically for the WrestleMania Main Event. They stare, but Rock knocks him down and locks in the Sharpshooter, but Angle gets to the ropes.
DDT by the Rock 1-2-shoulder up. Angle rolls out and starts to go up the ramp. For some reasone, Rock runs after him and clotheslines him on the ramp. Rock
punches Angle in the groin as they come back towards the ring. But they go around the side and Rock slams Angle's head into the barrier, so Angle whips Rock into
the barrier. Rock clotheslines out, but Angle scores a punch to the gut. For no reason, the ref goes to Debra, allowing Angle to nail Rock with a chair. Stomps by
Angle. Rock fights back, but Angle low blows him. We finally get back in the ring, where Rock regains his fight, but Angle knees him low. Suplex by Angle
1-2-shoulder up. Kicks by Angle, then a boot choke. Overhead belly-belly by Angle, then another, then another 1-2-shoulder up! Rock tosses Angle to the outside,
and both men go down. Angle drops Rock onto the announce table. Back in the ring, Angle hits a scoop slam and goes up top and moonsaults onto a big blank
patch of mat. Angle manages to stagger up and hit the Olympic Slam, but he can't pin. Angle finally pins, but only gets a two count. Angle locks in a bearhug. One
arm drop, two arm drop, three no! Rock reaches into his reserves and hits a Rock Bottom, but he can't pin. Rock eventually pins but also gets a two count. Rock is
up quickest and he knocks Angle out of the ring. Rock goes out and rolls Angle back in, and in the process he rolls over Earl Hebner's knee. In the ring, Rock hits
the People's Elbow by Earl isn't there. Earl finally sees it 1-2-shoulder up! Angle kicks Earl Hebner, allowing Angle to hook in the anklelock! Rock manages to get
to the ropes, but Angle doesn't break the hold. Earl has to call for the DQ Bell, but Angle still won't break the hold. Debra comes in yells at Angle, only to get the
anklelock placed on her. That is, until her husband runs down and takes out Angle and then gives the Rock a Stunner! End Show.
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