Three men fighting for power, three companies merging into one superpower, three men fighting for one belt, three men that claim to be world champion.  Vince McMahon, Ric Flair and a mystery man for Paul Heyman fight for control over the new GWF.  Chris Benoit, Raven and William Regal all fight for the new GWF World Title.  All of that plus respect on the line tonight at STARRCADE!!

Hudson:  Welcome to Detroit Michigan and Starrcade 2001!  Tonight WCW, The WWF and XPW all merge to form the Global Wrestling Federation.

JR:  Plus we have some of the best damn action ever put together tonight in this is special 4 hour long spectacular.  

Lawler:  Plus we have some great matches.  Scott Hall and Kevin Nash, two former partners, will face off inside a steel cage.  Jeff Jarrett tries to get some revenge on Val Venis for injuring him several weeks ago. 

Hudson:  Also in non-advertised matches Dean Malenko takes on Dynamite Kid and Devon Storm takes on Rhino.  

JR:  Right now lets get to the ring where The Hardy Boys are taking on The New Foundation and the team of Simon Diamond and Swinger. 

The opening match was a great match.  The Hardy's came out on top in this match.  The New Foundation were the focus of both teams and they were soon eliminated.  Storm took the Problem Solver followed by the Senton Bomb and the pinfall.  This left the Hardy's and Diamond/Swinger.  Diamond and Swinger once again went for Problem Solver once again but Jeff countered into a swinging DDT.  Matt quickly hit the ring and gave Simon the Twist of Fate for the win. 

Triangle Match:
The Hardy Boyz defeated Team XPW (Simon Diamond and Swinger) and
The New Foundation:
         x J. Hardy beat L. Storm via the Senton Bomb in 0:05:35
         x M. Hardy beat Diamond via the Twist of Fate in 0:10:21
Rating: ** 1/4

JR:  The Hardy's picked a big win here.  That could very well put them in line for a title shot in the near future.

Hudson:  All three teams are going to be top contenders JR.  Tonight is about making a showing and they all did that.  

Lawler:  Speaking of making a show let's go to the back where Michael Cole is with The Rock.

Cole:  Rock, tonight you take on a man that seems to be patterned after you, Booker T.  

Rock:  Finally---THE ROCK---HAS COME BACK TO DETROIT!!  Michael Cole, tonight the Rock takes out the biggest copycat of all time in Booker T.  Booker T likes to call himself 'The Book'.  He stole my move and my look.  But what he couldn't steal was The Millions---

Fans:  And Millions!

Rock:  And Millions of Rock fans.  So Michael Cole tonight the Rock is going to take this boot, shine it up, turn this sombitch sideways and stick it straight up his candyass! 

Cole:  Looks like The Rock is ready for tonight.  Let's get to the ring where Dean Malenko is taking the Dynamite Kid.  

Dean, the former XPW Champion, picked up a win in an excellent match up.  This was a ground match with lots of submission holds.  DK hit his flying headbutt but somehow Malenko managed to kick out.  DK then went to the top for a missile dropkick but Malenko caught him and locked in the Cloverleaf for the win. 

Dean Malenko made Dynamite Kid submit to the Texas Cloverleaf in 0:10:06.
Rating: ****

Lawler:  Now that was a quite a match.

Hudson:  I have a feeling that we will be seeing a lot more of those two men in the future here in the GWF.

JR:  I understand something is going on in the back.

We go to the back and we see Stone Cold Steve Austin attacking someone.  We can't see who it is but Austin is really stomping a mudhole in them.  Austin leaves and we see that it is Rhino.

Hudson:  Rhino is up next as he faces off with former XPW champ Devon Storm.

Lawler:  Looks like the Raging Redneck isn't done yet.  

JR:  Here comes Storm now.  

Devon got the win over a beaten Rhino.  Rhino barely got to the ring before being counted out.  Storm didn't hold back any and tore into Rhino.  Storm hit several big moves and got a near fall with a face first suplex.  Storm went to the top for a flying double axhandle but Rhino gored him.  Rhino however was too hurt to cover.  Rhino went for a piledriver but Storm hit a low blow.  Moments later Storm hit his Thunderclap Brainbuster for the win. 

Devon Storm pinned Rhino with the Thunderclap Brainbuster in 0:06:50.
Rating: ** 1/2

Hudson:  A big win for Storm thanks to that Rattlesnake Steve Austin.  

Lawler:  Well we now know Stone Cold is in the building so we all better be on our guard.

We then go to the back where we see Paul Heyman talking to someone.

Heyman:  You ready big man?  Tonight is the biggest night in your career.  Forget about the title matches.  Tonight if you can't pull this off you won't ever work in the US again. 

Balls Mahoney, The Dudley's and William Regal all walk in.

Regal:  Listen Paul, we don't know who you have back there but we want to let you know that we are behind you.  If you don't trust whoever that is you pick one of us.

D-Von:  Paul we are behind the eight ball here so to speak.  If whoever that is doesn't win tonight our careers might be over.  

Balls:  Let us have a talk with him Paul.  We will convince him to do his best.

Heyman:  Listen guys, I have all the faith in the world in my pick.  Now you all have big matches tonight so go get ready.  

In the ring we see Val Venis, Right to Censor outfit and all, along with Steven Richards.

Richards:  I would like to ask all of you people to please be quiet and allow me to speak.  The Right to Censor is back for the pure reason to bring good family entertainment back to TV.  We are here to make certain that people like Mr. Jarrett and his foul language is not allowed.  We are here to---

Jarrett:  Get your censorship ass kick slapnut.  We live in the USA slappy and tonight your buddy will get his ass kicked too!

Jarrett charges the ring and our match is on.  These two technically skilled stars really just brawled.  Jarrett did hit a dropkick but mostly it was just punches and kicks.  The end came when Steven Richards tried to throw Val Jarrett guitar but Jarrett got it and blasted Val for the win.  After the match Steven tried to attack Jarrett but he was ready.  Jarrett caught Richards with a DDT and then gave him the Stroke.  However Jarrett didn't see Mike Awesome in the ring behind him.  Jarrett turned right into a lariat.  Awesome placed Jarrett on the top turnbuckle and gave him a top rope Awesome Bomb. 

Jeff Jarrett pinned Val Venis with his special move in 0:05:23.
Rating: **

After the match Awesome helped Steven to his feet.  Steven shook Awesome's hand and the trio went to the back.  

JR:  Are you telling me that RTC is back?  

Lawler:  I thought they were run off long again.

Hudson:  Well the WWF has a history of thinking they finish a group off only for them to come back.

JR:  Well if the RTC is back they won't like the next match because it is our twenty man battle royal for the GWF Hardcore Title.

Hudson:  The men involved are Crash, Justin Credible, Dan Severn, Kronus, Saturn, Rob Van Dam, Johnny the Bull, Mike Awesome, Sabu, C.W. Anderson, Hardcore Holly, Al Snow, Balls Mahoney, New Jack, Mustafa, Tommy Dreamer, Mick Foley, Steve Blackman, Big Vito and The Sandman. 

Lawler:  This is going to be wild with all the refs involved.  

JR:  Enough talk let's get to the ring.  

Balls Mahoney became the first GWF Hardcore Champion thanks to help from Mick Foley.  A lot of weapons were used in the match.  Al Snow was the star of the match eliminating six of the ten men.  The end came down to a XPW, WWF and WCW star.  Balls and Snow teamed up on Mustafa finally ending after a flying forearm from Snow.  Balls went right to work on Snow and got help when Mick Foley, who was eliminated early by Sabu, hit the ring and attacked Snow.  This allowed Balls to get the cover after 10 chair shots from Foley. 

No-Countout-No-DQ-20-Man Battle Royal for the vacant GWF Hardcore Title:
Balls Mahoney won a 20-man Battle Royal:
         x Crash defeated Credible after the Crash Course in 0:01:30
         x Severn defeated Kronus after a spinebuster slam in 0:08:06
         x Sabu defeated Foley after a kick to the head in 0:12:34
         x RVD defeated Johnny the Bull after a Northern Lights suplex in
           0:15:13
         x Awesome defeated Sabu after the Awesome Bomb in 0:17:55
         x C.W. Anderson defeated Holly after a belly-to-belly suplex in
           0:18:58
         x RVD defeated C.W. Anderson after a flying legdrop in 0:19:36
         x Snow defeated RVD after a dropkick in 0:20:12
         x Snow defeated Severn after the Snow Plow in 0:20:18
         x B. Mahoney defeated Sandman after a power bomb in 0:22:42
         x New Jack defeated Saturn after the 187 in 0:25:28
         x Dreamer defeated New Jack after the Tommyhawk in 0:25:34
         x B. Mahoney defeated Vito after a flying bodypress in 0:25:37
         x B. Mahoney defeated Blackman after the Nutcracker Suite in 0:26:13
         x Mustafa defeated Dreamer after the Running Powerslam in 0:27:31
         x Snow defeated Crash after a flying forearm in 0:27:54
         x Snow defeated Awesome after a sunset flip in 0:28:34
         x Snow defeated Mustafa after a flying forearm in 0:28:48
         x B. Mahoney defeated Snow in 0:29:31
Rating: *** 3/4
(Balls Mahoney won the GWF Hardcore Title.)

Hudson:  That was a wild match.

JR:  That is just going to add some fuel to the Hell in the Cell match between Mick and Al later tonight.

Lawler:  We still have a lot of action.  Right now Mike Tenay is in the back with Chris Jericho, Shawn Michaels and Triple H.

Tenay:  Tonight guys you are in an elimination match against The Dudley Boys.  

Triple H:  That isn't going to be much of a match Mike.  They are just a bunch of rejects that couldn't cut it in the WWF.

Jericho:  They are family right?  

Tenay:  Right.

Jericho:  Well we are family too.  We are the closest group in wrestling.  

Shawn:  Mike, tonight you will see just how close we are.  Tonight you will see who has the power in this new company.  Now if you will excuse us we have a match to get ready for. 

JR:  Sounds like those three have some plan.

Hudson:  While I haven't been around Shawn I know he usually does have a plan.  

Lawler:  Up next we have a steel cage match between two former best friends.  Former partners as well.  It is Scott Hall verse Kevin Nash right now. 

This match was surprisingly violent as both men were bloodied.  What some thought would be a typical Hall/Nash match with one laying down were dead wrong.  Neither man held back and it was the best either had had in some time.  The end came when Nash was trying to escape but Hall gave him a low blow and hit the Outsiders Edge for the win.  After the match Hall helped Nash to his feet only to be shoved away. 

Cage Match:
Scott Hall pinned Kevin Nash with the Outsider Edge in 0:10:29.
Rating: *** 1/2

JR:  Looks like Hall wanted to put all this behind him but Nash wasn't quite ready.  

Hudson:  They have been friends and enemies over the years and I wouldn't be surprised to see them get back again sometime.  

Lawler:  Well I hope that they don't because they are a force when together.  

JR:  Up next it will be Booker T against the Rock.  

The Rock picked up the win in this match.  During this match each man pulled out all the stops.  Booker used his spinebuster, missile dropkick and Harlem Hangover.  Rock brought out the Sharpshooter, Shoulderbreaker and flying bodyblock all to try and get the win.  The end came when Booker went for the Book End but Rock fought out and hit the Rock Bottom for the win. 

The Rock pinned Booker T with the Rock Bottom in 0:13:30.
Rating: *** 1/4

Hudson:  The Rock walks out with another big win.  He is on top of his game and the winner of the World Title match better watch for him. 

Lawler:  He is the People's Champions and it will be interesting to see where he fits in the GWF.

JR:  Up next we have a six man elimination match with The Dudley's taking on Jericho, Triple H and Shawn Michaels.  

Hudson:  This could be a show stealer.  

This was a show stealer only because it proved that the WWF trio are some of the best in the business.  They didn't lose a man in this match.  During the match a bandaged up Scott Hall came to ringside.  Hall, who was last on the side of WCW seemed to cheer on the Dudley's.  However that was proved to be a hoax when Jericho tossed Buh Buh to the floor.  On the floor Hall attacked Buh Buh while Jericho distracted the ref.  Buh Buh took the Outsiders Edge on the floor and was counted out.  Back in the ring Triple H was the star.  He eliminated both Spike and D-Von with his Pedigree.  The Dudley's tried but couldn't get going. 

Elimination Match:
Team WWF (Chris Jericho, Shawn Michaels and Triple H) beat Team Alliance (Buh Buh Ray Dudley, D-Von Dudley and Spike Dudley) 3 falls to 0:
         x Chris Jericho beat Buh Buh Ray via countout in 0:10:37
         x HHH beat Spike Dudley via the Pedigree in 0:16:28
         x HHH beat D-Von Dudley via the Pedigree in 0:19:19
Survivors: Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Chris Jericho
Rating: **** 1/4

After the match Hall entered the ring and embraced with the group in the ring.  They then attacked D-Von.  Spike and Buh Buh re-entered the ring and we had a four on three.  From the back out came a bandaged Kevin Nash.  Nash grabbed and chair but instead of helping the Dudley's attacked them.  It was now five on three.  After beating the hell out of the threesome they got out spray paint.  They spray painted three letters----n----W----o.

Hudson:  Oh my God no!

Lawler:  Are you telling me that tonight we have seen not only the RTC but now the nWo too!

JR:  This could be a dark day.  Chris Jericho, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Scott Hall and Kevin Nash as a unit could be extremely dangerous. 

Hudson:  This new company is in a lot of trouble with the nWo running around.

JR:  We have no time to worry about that now.  Right now I understand that Tammy is in the back with Ray Traylor who in a little while will take on Steve Austin in a nightstick match.

Tammy:  Ray, you and Steve Austin have been at war since the WWF invaded WCW.

Traylor:  Tammy that boy wants to keep getting into my face.  We have gone through this before and this time we are going to end it.  I am going to show that boy what it is like to serve HARDTIME! 

Tammy:  Looks like Ray is ready for that Raging Redneck.  Up next another six man tag team match with Sting, Lex Luger and Scott Steiner taking on Masato Tanaka, Tajiri and The Great Muta.

The XPW team got the win thanks to Muta's mist.  There wasn't a lot to report.  All of the typical spots by the men involved.  The end came when Steiner was about to lock Tajiri in the Steiner Recliner only to have Muta come in and spray the mist in his eyes and get the win. 

Team XPW (Masato Tanaka, Tajiri and The Great Muta) defeated Team Alliance (Lex Luger, Scott Steiner and Sting) when Muta pinned S. Steiner with his special move in 0:05:22.
Rating: **

In the Nightstick match Ray Traylor couldn't take the Raging Redneck down.  Austin was a house of fire and was a maniac in the ring.  Traylor got the stick first but didn't get to use it.  He swung at Austin who ducked and gave Traylor the Stunner.  However he grabbed the nightstick, put it on his shoulder and gave Traylor a second Stunner before making the cover. 

Night Stick Match:
Steve Austin pinned Ray Traylor with the Stone Cold Stunner in 0:04:29.
Rating: **

In the submission match Ken Shamrock picked up the win.  Several times both men got their finishers in.  Shamrock wouldn't tap out to the Tazmission and fought out by ramming Tazz into the buckle.  Tazz withstood the Ankle Lock several times also.  The end came when Tazz went for the Tazmission for a fourth time only to have Shamrock counter with a Samoan Drop type move.  Shamrock the locked in the Ankle Lock and Tazz couldn't stand the pain. 

[Submission match]:
Ken Shamrock made Tazz submit to the Ankle Lock Submission in 0:11:55.
Rating: ****

In a match between former friends Mick Foley once again lost inside the Hell.  This match started on the outside and like others found its way to the top.  On the top Mick tried to suplex Snow to the floor but Snow reversed it onto the cage.  Snow then tried to throw Mick off but he held onto Snow and they both went to the floor through the announce table.

JR:  OH MY GOD THEY ARE BOTH DEAD!

Hudson:  Lawler is down as they landed right on top of him.  

JR:  Believe it or not Mick is up and is dragging Snow into the cage.  

Once inside the cage it turned into a typical hardcore match.  The end came when Foley had the Mandible Claw on.  Snow grabbed Head, who had a barbwire bandana on, and blasted Foley.  Snow then fell on Mick for the win. 

FCA Cubed Match
Al Snow defeated Mick Foley in a Hell In A Cell Hardcore Match by pinfall after his special move in 0:10:56.
Rating: ***

After the match we go to the back where we see Joey Styles with Ric Flair:

Styles:  Ric, tonight is a major match in your history.  You bought XPW to get revenge on Paul Heyman, however you are now in danger of losing that company if you can't beat Vince McMahon and whoever Paul Heyman has for his man.

Flair:  JOEY STYLES----WHOO----tonight is just another night for THE NATURE BOY!  I have had more big matches then most people have had matches.  I AM A 17 time World Champion.  Tonight I get some revenge on Vince McMahon and then whoever Heyman has.  WHOO!!

Styles:  Looks like Ric Flair is very confident.  Right now let's go to Michael Cole who is with Raven.

Cole:  Raven tonight you have a chance of becoming the first ever GWF World Champion.

Raven just sits looking off into space.

Cole:  Raven do you have any plans on who you will go after?

Raven again just sits there.

Cole:  Looks like Raven isn't talking.  Let's go to the ring where it looks like Kurt Angle has the mic.

Angle:  It was just over two years ago that I debuted right here in the Joe Louis Arena.  I went on to win EVER WWF Title there was to win in just over a year.  Tonight I become start all over again here in the GWF by winning the TV title for all my fans.  Its true---ITS DAMN TRUE!

Disqo rained on Kurt's parade by becoming the first GWF TV Champion.  Disqo was on fire by eliminating both men.  Psicosis and Disqo teamed up against Angle early on.  The end came when Psicosis hit his Flying Legdrop.  Disqo picked Angle up and gave him the Last Dance for the pin.  Psicosis came right after DI after the win.  Psicosis went for a flying Frankensteiner but Disqo caught him and gave him a power bomb for the win. 

No-Countout-No-DQ-3-Man Battle Royal for the vacant GWF TV Title:
Disqo won a 3-man Battle Royal:
         x Disqo defeated Angle after the Last Dance in 0:07:59
         x Disqo defeated Psicosis after a power bomb in 0:08:46
Rating: *** 3/4
(Disqo won the GWF TV Title.)

In a match for the Tag Titles the team of Albert and Rick Steiner got the win.  For the first part of the match Albert and Steiner refused to tag in.  This left Kronik battling the team of Rude and Hennig.  Rude and Hennig feel victim to Kronik's power when Clark hit the Meltdown for the elimination.  Steiner and Albert then hit the ring.  These two teams didn't do much but the official went down when Adams ducked a Steiner line.  From the back out ran Mike Awesome, Steven Richards, Test and Val Venis.  They attacked Kronik and left the laying.  Albert then picked up Adams and set him up for the flapjack/Top Rope Bulldog combo.  Steiner made the cover and got the win.  After the match Steven Richards entered the ring with the rest of RTC and shook hands with Albert and Steiner. 

Triangle Match for the vacant GWF Tag Team Titles:
Team XPW (Albert/Rick Steiner) defeated Team Alliance (Curt Hennig and Rick Rude) and Kronik:
         x Clark beat Rude via the Meltdown in 0:07:43
         x R. Steiner beat B. Adams via the Top Rope Bulldog in 0:09:04
Rating: *
(Team XPW (Albert/Rick Steiner) won the GWF Tag Team Titles.)

JR:  Well I understand that The King will be fine.  He has a possible concussion from when Mick and Al fell on him earlier.

Hudson:  Let's talk for a second about what we just saw.  It looks like Steven Richards is building quite an army.  Val Venis, Test, Mike Awesome and now Rick Steiner and Albert. 

JR:  You were in the WWF during their reign of terror but it is a bad thing.  Add that to the nWo returning and like we said earlier the GWF is in trouble. 

Hudson:  Well we have four matches left.  The Cruiserweight and World Titles are on the line.  Not to mention Goldberg verse Bret Hart and the ownership match.  Right now its Chavo Guerrero Jr. verse Tony Mamaluke and Jyushin Lyger.

Chavo Guerrero Jr. walks out with the Cruiserweight title in a great match.  It was a typical three way dance with everyone teaming with everyone at one point.  The first elimination came after Chavo hit a Tony with a Brainbuster.  Lyger dropkicked Chavo to the floor and gave Mamaluke the Super Fisherman Buster for the elimination.  Chavo hit the ring with a flying lariat.  The two men exchanged moves with the end coming when Lyger went for a suplex only to have Chavo counter into the Brainbuster and got the win. 

No-Countout-No-DQ-3-Man Battle Royal for the vacant GWF Cruiserweight Title:
Chavo Guerrero Jr. won a 3-man Battle Royal:
         x Lyger defeated Mamaluke after the Super Fisherman Buster in 0:08:11
         x Chavo defeated Lyger after the Brainbuster in 0:14:23
Rating: *** 3/4
(Chavo Guerrero Jr. won the GWF Cruiserweight Title.)

In the back we see Joey Styles with Vince McMahon.

Styles:  Mr. McMahon in a few moments you will be in the ring with Ric Flair and someone that Paul Heyman has picked out.  Do you have a plan?

McMahon:  Joey Styles, do you know me?

Styles:  Not really sir.

McMahon:  Well let me give you a clue, of course I have plan.  I am Mr. Vincent Kennedy McMahon.  I rule this damn business.  I made this business what it is.  Any superstar ever in this sport has passed under the WWF umbrella.  I made Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage and the Undertaker.  I ruined the career of guys like Barry Windham, Harley Race and Big Van Vader.  Tonight I become the owner of the GWF because I can Joey.  Now excuse me I have a match.

Styles:  There you have it.  I understand that Paul Heyman is in the ring and has the mic.

Heyman:  Detroit, the Motor City!  This town has seen some of the greatest moments in the sports history.  It was just down the road that Hulk Hogan bodyslammed the legendary Andre the Giant in front of over 93000 people.  It was also in this town that and in this building that The Undertaker won his first WWF Title by defeating Hulk Hogan.  Well another big moment in the sport will take place here as the man I am about to introduce destroys Ric Flair and Vincent McMahon.  Vince you said you ruined this mans career well you are wrong.  Ladies and Gentleman I give you the Rocky Mountain Monster----BIG VAN VADER!!!

Vader comes to the ring followed by Ric Flair and Vince McMahon.  This wasn't a classic or anything but it was interesting.  Early on Vader dominated both men.  However when Vader went for his Vader Bomb Vince shoved him to the floor.  He then gave Flair his own version of a Stone Cold Stunner for the elimination.  Vader hit the ring once again and grabbed McMahon.  He backed Vince into corner and grabbed him by the face.  He yelled at him and Vince looked scared.  Vince then shoved Vader who went to the mat and just laid there.  Vince then mocked the Rock by hitting his version of the People's Elbow, dubbed the McMahon Elbow, and pinned Vader. 

No-Countout-No-DQ-3-Man Battle Royal:
Vince McMahon won a 3-man Battle Royal:
         x McMahon defeated Flair after the McMahon Stunner in 0:06:41
         x McMahon defeated Vader via the McMahon Elbow in 0:07:57
Rating: *** 1/4

JR:  What in the hell was that?

Hudson:  Did I just see Big Van Vader lay down for Vince McMahon?

Paul Heyman hits the ring and gets right into Vader's face.  Vader laughs at Heyman who is attacked by Vince.  Heyman is given the McMahon Stunner.

McMahon:  You didn't really think I was going to come into the match without a plan did you?  This man right here contacted me after you talked to him.  He said that for a certain contract and a few guarantees he would be glad to make sure I won.  Heyman now that I am the owner of the GWF I have two words for you----YOU'RE FIRED!!

JR:  This company continues to get worse and worse Scott.

Hudson:  First the RTC, then the nWo, and now Vince McMahon as the owner.  We are in a lot of trouble JR.

JR:  Well either Goldberg or Bret Hart will be in trouble after this match.  Let's get to a rematch from 1999.  

Bret Hart got the win in this match when that Raging Redneck interfered.  This match was back and forth including a huge superkick from Goldberg that looked just like that kick that nearly Hart's career back in '99.  Goldberg speared Hart and both men went to the floor.  While on the floor Vince McMahon came out and distracted the ref.  While the ref was talking with McMahon Steve Austin came out and attacked Goldberg.  He gave Goldberg two Stunners before rolling him into the ring.  In the ring Hart locked in the Sharpshooter.  The official checked on Goldberg, seeing that he was unconscious, called for the bell and awarded the match to Hart. 

Bret Hart made Bill Goldberg submit to the Sharpshooter in 0:22:48.
Rating: **** 1/2

JR:  Look at what is going on in the ring.  Steve Austin, Bret Hart and Vince McMahon all raising each other arms.

Hudson:  This company is in big BIG trouble folks.  I don't know if I can say enough.

JR:  Well we will see just who will lead this company as its first World Champion.  Will it be Raven, William Regal or Chris Benoit?

Hudson:  Well right now Mark Madden is with William Regal.

Madden:  William, in mere moments you will leave take that belt off for the last time.  You will be the last WCW Champion ever.  My question is how do you plan on coming back to the locker room with the GWF World Title?

Regal:  What a stupid question you tub of lard.  Listen here, I will not be the gentleman I usually am.  Tonight I am going to make sure both of those toe rags know that they were in the ring with me.  So sunshine be ready because you will see a different William Regal tonight.

Madden:  It looks like William is ready.

JR:  I would say he is.  Raven is in the ring and here comes Benoit so lets get to the ring.  

Raven walks out with the GWF World Title in an excellent match.  This was one of the stiffest matches of all time as they were chopping the hell out of each other.  With Raven involved of course it was Raven's rules.  This match saw chairs and tables involved.  Benoit went for a flying headbutt with Regal on a table but Raven pulled Regal off and Benoit went through the table.  Raven quickly gave Regal the Raven Effect and he was eliminated.  Benoit somehow got to his feet and was even able to lock in the Crippler Crossface but Raven fought out.  Raven hit his Raven Effect out of nowhere for the win. 

No-Countout-No-DQ-3-Man Battle Royal for the vacant GWF World Title:
Raven won a 3-man Battle Royal:
         x Raven defeated Regal after the Raven Effect in 0:12:33
         x Raven defeated Benoit after the Raven Effect in 0:15:09
Rating: **** 3/4
(Raven won the GWF World Title.)

JR:  Raven is our first GWF Champion folks.

Hudson:  He earned it took JR.  They beat the hell out of each other.  

JR:  For everyone involved good night everyone see you on Nitro!

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