Jericho's music hits, and he makes his way down to the ring. He signals to the back, and Bischoff joins him and they walk down the ramp to the ring together. We get a recap of the situation last week, and then cut back into the ring. The "Highlight Reel" set is up and Jericho comments on all the people here tonight. Jericho tells us Bischoff has an important announcement. Eric says that due to the attack on him by SCSA, the board of directors have suspended him for one week, so Austin won't be here cause the attack was unprovoked. Bischoff then tells Jericho to continue with the reel. Jericho says Eric let Austin off too easily cause he also cost Jericho his world title, which is his to begin with. Jericho doesn't know what makes him more sick, the fans or his next guest who is JR. JR struts his shit to the ring in a Swooners jersey. He hobbles into the ring and grabs a mic. Bischoff says he's letting JR in on something. He tells JR that everyone knows the annoucing role is on the line tonight, and being that he's a fair GM he is - he'll allow Coach to pick the type of match JR and Coach will take part in. Coach picks a "Country Whipping" match. Jericho points out the JR's back is all seered and burnt. He immitates JR's grunts while he was getting burnt. Eric says Jericho's right and he should take into account that JR's back. Bischoff agrees to the match, and JR say Al Snow and Coach are just like Bischoff, cause he sucks. Jericho then says Bischoff isn't allowed to hit employees, but he is. Jericho then straps JR in the Walls of Jericho and Austin runs down and the heels retreat. Bischoff gets on the mic and asks what he's doing here. Austin tells Eric to shut his face, and says he knows he's suspended, but he's here to make sure Bischoff doesn't do anything stupid. Bischoff then calls security and tells them to get Austin out of here. The security guards try to get Austin out of the ring, but Austin cracks jokes, which are supposed to be funny. Austin says he can find his way out himself. The guards let go, and Austin punches one, and stuns the other and leaves the ring.
We come back and see Austin being held in the parking lot area. Austin flips off the guards.
World Tag Team Title
The Dudley Boyz vs. Test & Steiner
The Dudley bombs drop, and the tag champs head down to the ring. Test comes out next with Stacy Keibler and Steiner. Steiner flexes for the camera, and Test tells him to stop, cause he's Test's bitch. Test mimics Stacy's entrance, and doesn't allow her to get into the ring. Steiner tags Test before the match starts, and Buh Buh pulls Test into the ring and kicks him. Test goes into the corner and is punched some more. Test pokes Buh Buh's eye and gets Buh Buh down. Test goes for a tag but Steiner refuses. School boy on Test... 1-2. Kick out. Buh Buh beats on Test and Bubba goes for a Wassup drop. DVon is now in the ring, and Test nails the pump handle slam, but Steiner breaks the count. Test is pissed and gets a chair. Test goes to hit the Dudleyz but Stacy grabs the chair, and Test throws Stacy to the mat. The Dudleyz beat on Test as Steiner checks on Stacy. The Dudleyz beat Steiner up, and Stacy then nails Test with a chair which allows the Dudleyz to get the pinfall.
Winners: The Dudley Boyz
After the match, Test goes to beat Stacy, but Steiner beats up Test. He then asks Stacy if she wants to know if she's forgiven. Stacy wants to know, and Steiner says no, and gives her a belly to belly suplex.
We come back and see Stacy being suplexed again. We also find out the Triple H has a major announcement today.
Kane's music hits and Kane makes his way to the ring. Kane talks about how he liked tasting Shane's blood and he also liked Shane's terror-filled eyes. Kane says this really isn't over, but it just started. Hurricane's entrance hits and he makes his way to the ramp. Hurricane has a question for him, he asks Kane if he remembers... and Hurricane shows him a clip of when they won the tag championships. He tells Kane that within a year he went from a fan favorite to a pyscho. Kane says that Hurricane has dedicated his life to please the fans, and if Helms wants to know why he's a pyscho... then come down to the ring. Hurricane then says he's Kane's friend and he doesn't want to fight him. Kane says he needs to find someone else. Kane singles a little kid out but Hurricane saves the boy and attacks Kane. Kane demolishes Hurricane in the ring and goes for a chokeslam, but Rosey comes down and saves him. Rosey and Hurricane double team Kane and send him on his way.
Earlier today Jindrak and Cade are playing the WrestleMania game. Maven comes in and makes some chit chatter. La Resistance comes in and basically calls them stupid.
La Resistance vs. Jindrak, Maven & Cade
La Resistance comes out first for their six man match against Jindrak, Maven and Cade. All six competitors start of fighting. Maven and Conway fight outside. Jindrak takes out Sylvan and Renee pounds Cade. Dupree tags Conway and they team on Cade in the corner. Renee is back in and he swings Cade back into the corner. Cade sunset flips over Dupree but Conway tags in. Conway straps Cade in a submission, but Cade powers out and nails a back-drop. Cade tries to make a tag, but La Resistance comes in and takes out Maven and Jindrak. Cade finally tags to Maven and nails a cross body. He then beats on Dupree and Grenier. Maven taks on all three in the ring, but Conway attacks Maven. Jindrak makes a blind tag and all six men enter the ring. Conway and Maven continue the match, and La Resistance continues with the double team. Maven tags out, Jindrak and Cade double team on Conway for the win.
Winners: Jindrak, Maven & Cade
In the parking lot, Austin is still trying to get in the arena. He says he just wants a beer. RVD comes out and thanks Steve for getting him a ladder match against Christian. RVD leaves, and some tall dude with blonde hair named John introduces himself. He says he's spend the last 10 yrs trying to be a WWE superstar. He then says he bought a ticket just to meet him. Austin gets and idea and takes Johnny a side.
We cut to Triple H, lounging in a chair. Trips just claps and congratulates Goldberg for being the champ for one week. He asks Bill if he's realized how hard it is to stay on top with a huge target around his waist... because everyone wants his belt. Triple H goes on to threaten Goldberg and says very shortly he'll take the belt back. He then tells Goldberg he's gonna help him. Triple H opens a briefcase full of cash and offers it to anyone who'll take out Goldberg. All that person has to do is put Goldberg on the shelf... man, woman... it makes no diff. Anywhere, anytime.. and you get the 100,000.00. The game just got a whole lot more interesting.
Coach and Snow talk, and Coach plugs his match with a strap and all. We cut backstage, and JR is stretching.
Kuntry Whuppin` match
J.R. vs. Coach
Lilian announces the next match is the "Kuntry Whuppin`" match. Coach comes down first. JR then comes down. Before the match starts, Jericho comes out and makes his way to the announce table. Jericho`s gonna take Coach`s place in the quest to eliminate JR. The bells ring, JR straps Coach. Coach leaves the ring, and gets back in and JR straps him somemore. Coach leaves again and walks around the ring. JR gets outside too and sneaks up on Coach. Coach runs and gets into the ring, so does JR. Coach cowers in the corner... and tries talking to JR. JR goes to attack Coach, but Coach ducks, and straps JR really hard... over and over again. JR is now in the corner getting his ass handed to him. Coach is whippin` JR like a government mule. JR is now on the ground, dead... I guess?! No wait, he`s moving, and Coach continues to beat JR. Coach gets the strap again, but JR low blows Coach. Both men slowly get up, but JR capitalizes and beats Ciach some more and rips off Coach`s shirt. Bischoff runs out and JR best him too. Coach then gets JR down... but JR comes back and stuns Coach for the 1-2-3.
Winner: J.R.
Lawler runs down and celebrates with JR as Snow and Bischoff help Coach to the back. In the crowd, Austin makes his way to his seat. He scammed a ticket from Johnny. Austin gets into the ring, and raises JR`s arm. Austin says he`s a fan tonight and welcomes JR and Lawler back to RAW. Austin calls for beer... Lawler, JR and Austin drink beer.
Lawler and JR are back, and they plug WrestleMania XX.
Terri is in the ring with Lita's book and she introduces Lita. Lita makes her way to the ring and poses some. Terri says that while Lita was out with a broken neck, not only did she open an animal shelter, she also wrote a book. Lita takes the mic and gives props to Chicago. She doesn't want to talk about her broken neck cause she's "so passed that". Like or not, she's back and nothing will stop her.... Molly's music hits. Gail and Molly make their way out to the ring. Molly snatches the mic from Terri and Gail takes the book and Terri runs out. Molly complains about Lita's book and Trish's DVD. Gail attacks Lita, and Molly joins her. They go to suplex Lita, but Trish runs in and Lita counters out of it. Trish takes Gail as Lita takes on Molly. Trish nails a spinebuster on Gail, and Lita mounts Molly. Victoria runs down, takes Trish down, and gives Victoria some punches. She then nails the "Widow's Peak" on Trish. Molly and Gail nail a DDT on Lita and rip pages off of Lita's book, and shove it down Lita's throat.
Hurricane vs. Kane
Kane's music hits, and Kane comes down to the ring. Hurricane comes down next w/out Rosey. Hurricane un-capes and gets Kane out of the ring. He then does a corkscrew driver from the rope, and kicks Kane some more. Hurricane tries for the pin, but doesn't get it. Kane powerslams Helms, and chokeslams Hurricane for the pin. After the match, Kane chokeslams Hurricane again and leaves.
Winner: Kane
Backstage, Lloyd catches up with Goldberg. He asks what Goldberg feels about Triple H's propostition. He says if anyone takes a shot at him, he'll take them out. Richards attacks Goldberg, but Goldbergs beats him up.
The Evolution (Flair & Orton) vs. Goldberg & Shawn Michaels
Evolutions music hits bringing Orton and Flair out to the ring. Shawn Michaels comes out next, pyro and all. The legend killer glares at HBK - just thought I'd point that out. Lawler says Gail Kim and Molly Holly are capable of taking Goldberg out. Goldberg makes his way to the ring. Goldberg and Flair start the match with a lock-up, and Goldberg sends Flair to the ground. Flair cheap shots Goldberg and Evolution double teams Goldberg. Goldberg takes the Evolution down, and tags in HBK. He beats on Flair ond Orton. Orton and HBK now square off, with Orton getting the upperhand with a back breaker. Orton goes at HBK and keeps down with kicks and slaps. Tag to Flair, and Flair chops HBK. HBK fights back and they go back in forth, but Flair falls. Flair and Orton double team again and Orton and HBK go at it, with Orton beating on Shawn. Orton tries for pin but comes up short. Orton still on top, as he knees and boots Michaels. Orton makes a blind tag and Flair blindsides HBK. HBK is getting beaten up and Flair struts around. Michaels come flying back with a forearm. Flair tags to Orton, and Michaels tags. Goldberg comes in and cleans house. He body presses Orton, drops him and spears Flair. Sweet Chin music to Orton. Rodney Mack comes in and causes a DQ.
Winners: Goldberg & Shawn Michales -DQ-
Henry attacks Michaels, and gets him all bloody. Rodo gets jackhammered. Mark Henry drags Michaels to the ramp and threatens Goldberg.
Backstage, Theodore Long pumps up Henry. Henry says he's gonna collect the bounty next week.
JR and Lawler plug "The Rundown" some more. We see the premiere again.
Backstage Christian walks down the hall and passes Trish and Lita. Christian says "Ladies, what's up?" as Lita and Trish ice their wounds. The camera lady says "One more time" and Christian turns around and walks back to where he came from?! I don't think we were supposed to see that! Bwahahahaha!!
Intercontinental Title, Ladder Match
Christian vs. Rob Van Dam
RVD comes out first for his ladder match against Christian. Christian comes out next. The men start the bout with both of them staring at the title. Christian takes RVD down and starts punching him. RVD counters with a kick and takes Christian down. RVD grabs a ladder and Christian takes advantage and beats on him. RVD's head is driven to the mat, and Christian grabs another ladder into the ring, but gets the ladder kicked into him. RVD flies over the rope with a forward flip right into a ladder. The men stumble around, and RVD grabs Christian, but Christian throws him into the steps. Christian walks around and grabs a ladder and sets it on the steps. RVD gets smashed agains and Christian sets the ladder as a bridge from the ring to the barrier. Christian hets thrown onto the ladder and RVD does a spinning leg drop onto Christian. RVD picks up the ladder and brings it into the ring and sends Christian into the ring too. He sets one ladder at the turnbuckle. RVD tries to send Christian into the ladder, but he counters and RVD is thrown into it instead. Christian repositions the ladder and slingshots RVD's face into it. Christian then sets the ladder in the middle and try to get the belt, but RVD stops him. RVD grabs another ladder and body presses Christian onto another ladder and gives him a standing moonsault. RVD nails Christian with the ladder, and starts climbing the ladder, but Christian catches up to him and gives him the "Unprettier" from the top of the ladder. Christian then sets a ladder up at the turnbuckle and gets monkey flipped into it and then RVD gives him a rolling thunder on the ladder. RVD sets another ladder up at the turnbuckle and gets slammed down before he could execute a move. RVD kicks a ladder into Christian's face. RVD then goes for the frog splash, but Christian moves, and RVD lands on a ladder. Christian throws RVD out of the ring with a ladder and sets the ladder up in the middle of the ring. He climbs the ladder and reaches for the belt, but RVD comes back and pulls him down. Christian goes back up, and touches the belt and RVD drop kicks the ladder and Christian falls. RVD and Christian now both attempt to climb the ladder and get the belt. They punch eachother at the time. RVD jumps onto another ladder and Christian falls. RVD climbs to the top of the highest ladder and gives Christian a Five Star Frog Splash. He sets the ladder over Christian and gets the belt! RVD is the new IC Champ.
Winner: Rob Van Dam -New Intercontinental Champion-
Credit: RajahWWF.Com & WrestlingAttitude.com