Thunder come on the air with Shane Douglas taking on Scott Norton. This match didn't have much to report. Douglas ended it with the Franchiser.
Shane Douglas pinned Scott Norton with the Franchiser in 0:06:24.
Rating: **
In the back we see Chris Benoit arrive at the building and Gene Bennett comes up to him.
Bennett: Chris, Chris can I have a word with you?
Benoit: What?
Bennett: Well after the big win over Dean Malenko on Nitro has put you in place for title shot here tonight. Do you have a plan?
Benoit: Gene of course I have a plan. I am going to fight Raven in his style match, Raven's rules.
Bennett: Is that wise Chris? Isn't that like going into the Lion's Den so to speak?
Benoit: That doesn't both men at all. They don't call me the rabid wolverine for nothing.
Bennett: Thank you Chris and good luck.
Lash and Rey Misterio teamed up once again this time against the struggling Eliminators. The Eliminators continued to struggle against this team. The end came when Lash countered Saturn's back suplex into a cross body for the win. Kronus didn't even try to make the save. After the match the Eliminators argued.
Lash LeRoux and Rey Misterio Jr. defeated The Eliminators when LeRoux pinned
Saturn after a cross-body block in 0:08:52.
Rating: * 1/4
In the back we see Team Extreme in their locker room.
Helms: Are you sure you don't want me at ringside with you?
Jeff: We don't need it. Tonight we take the RTC's convictions and drive it down their throats.
Matt: We have dealt with them before and tonight we end it.
After the break Chris Candido defended his Cruiserweight title against Crash. This match saw Crash get a lot of offense in. Several times the crowd erupted thinking Crash had a three count. Crash went for his Crash Course Bulldog but Candido countered with a back suplex. Candido then hit his Flying Headbutt for the win.
Chris Candido pinned Crash with the Flying Headbutt in 0:10:09.
Rating: **
(Chris Candido retained the GWF Cruiserweight Title.)
In the back we see Spike Dudley talking with trainer Michael Martin.
Martin: Spike I don't think you should wrestle tonight. Your ankle is pretty swollen.
Spike: Listen swollen or not Mikey I need this match. I need to get back onto the winning side of things.
Martin: Well Kurt knows about the ankle and he will go right after it.
Spike: Well I am going to wrestle tonight.
As Spike leaves the trains room Kurt Angle attacks him. Angle gives him an Olympic Slam into the wall.
Angle: See you in the ring Spikey Boy.
The Natural Born Thrillers picked up a big win over the Dudley Boys. Sean O'Haire picked up the win with a slingshot flying clothesline.
Natural Born Thrillers (Mark Jindrak and Sean O'Haire) defeated The Dudley Boys when O'Haire pinned Buh Buh Ray after a flying clothesline in 0:04:28.
Rating: *
We have new Tag Team Champion as the Hardy Boys defeated Albert and Rick Steiner. This match saw the RTC fight as Albert knocked Steiner out of the ring setting up the Twist of Fate and the win for the Hardy's.
The Hardy Boyz defeated Right to Censor (Albert and Rick Steiner) when M. Hardy pinned Albert with the Twist of Fate in 0:07:45.
Rating: **
(The Hardy Boyz won the GWF Tag Team Titles.)
After the match Val Venis, Mike Awesome, Steven Richards and Test all came to the ring. They attacked Albert. They left him laying in the middle of the ring.
After the break we see Tammy with the RTC.
Tammy: Steven Richards why would you attack a member of your own group?
Steven: Listen young lady first off next time I see you I want to see less of you if you know what I mean. Less is more if you know what I mean. Now as for Albert he is official done with the Right to Censor. The five of us will have to toe the line. Our convections run deeper then anyone knows and we will start to show everyone.
We then go to the ring. Kurt Angle is locking up with Spike. Spike, as usual, gets completely destroyed in this match. Angle gets overconfident and it costs him. Angle goes for the Olympic Slam but Spike floats over, kicks Kurt in the midsection and hits the Acid Drop for the win. After the match Angle snapped again and locked Spike in the Ankle Lock. Officials ran down including Trainer Michael Martin and head of Security Paul Oatman. Oatman pulls Angle off only to be suplexed by Angle. Angle the locks Oatman into the Ankle Lock. Security and officials finally pull Angle off.
Spike Dudley pinned Kurt Angle with the Acid Drop in 0:06:15.
Rating: ***
After the break we see Spike Dudley and Paul Oatman being loaded into an ambulance. We then go to Gene Bennett who is with Kurt Angle.
Bennett: Kurt is that the way an Olympic Hero acts?
Angle: Listen I did that because I can. I am sick and tired of being treated like garbage around here. For now on if anyone mouths off they are going to end up like Oatman and Spike. Oh it's true----IT'S DAMN TRUE!!
Bennett: Let's get to the ring where Sting is taking on Tazz.
Sting picked up a win over Tazz in this match. Tazz and Sting both got near falls. Sting hit the Stinger Splash and went for the Scorpion Death Drop but Tazz countered with a running powerslam. Tazz then hit several suplexs. Tazz went for a vertical suplex but Sting floated over and hit the Scorpion Death Drop for the win. After the match Tazz attacked Sting and locked in the Tazzmission.
Sting pinned Tazz with the Scorpion Death Drop in 0:08:12.
Rating: ** 1/2
Disqo defeated the Sandman in his own style match. Sandman did get several big moves in including a suplex on the guardrail. Sandman did try to hit Disqo with the cane but Disqo ducked and hit a lariat. Disqo went for the Last Dance but Sandman shoved him into the corner. Sandman then hit a flying crossbody but Disqo rolled through and got the win. After the match Eddie Guerrero hit the ring and attacked Disqo. Eddie gave Disqo a brainbuster followed by his Frog Splash.
No-Countout-No-DQ-Falls-Count-Anywhere Match:
Disqo pinned The Sandman after a rollover in 0:05:40.
Rating: **
(Disqo retained the GWF TV Title.)
In one of the best matches in the GWF's short history Raven managed to retain his title. This match went all over the building since it was 'Ravens Rules'. Early on Benoit was in charge with a series of chops and slams. Raven recovered after a backdrop over the ropes and a plancha. Raven and Benoit fought up the stage where Raven dropkicked Benoit off through a table. Somehow Benoit managed to kick out however. The two then fought to the parking lot. Once in the back Benoit took over with a spinebuster in the bed of a truck. The end came in the hall as Benoit set for a backdrop when Raven hit the Raven Effect for the win.
No-Countout-No-DQ-Falls-Count-Anywhere Match:
Raven pinned Chris Benoit with the Raven Effect in 0:20:04.
Rating: *****
(Raven retained the GWF World Title.)
After the match Raven who was a bloody mess was attacked by Steve Austin. Austin gave him a low blow and then the Stunner. We go off the air with Austin standing over a fallen Raven.