Thursday Night Smackdown
April 29, 1999 Hosted by Michael Cole and Jim Cornette Taped from New Haven,
Connecticut
The show opened with a video package to interesting music, hilighting the problems
between The Corporation and The Rock, followed by the problems with The Undertaker, Vince
McMahon, and Stone Cold Steve Austin. The video was followed by a neat opening for the
show with a lot of pyro.
Vince and Stephanie McMahon Interview.
- Both looked happy as they arrived to no song and a mild pop. Vince said he was proud of
his personal feats, and dis-heartened by his business ones. He mentioned how he was
ruthless, uncaring, and possesive at many's expense. As the crowd chanted
"Asshole," Vince said he deserved it, which made the crowd stop. Vince said
tonight was the night where he took control of his company, but he must stop and smell the
roses. He thanked Ken Shamrock and The Big Show for their help on Raw is War, and
especially Stone Cold Steve Austin, for helping Stephanie when she was in a ceremony of
sorts with The Undertkaer. Stephanie then grabbed the microphone. She thanked Austin as
well from the bottom of her heart and told The Undertaker to burn in hell. Shane McMahon
and The Corporation then made their ways down to the ring. Shane said he didn't give a
rat's ass about his dad, sister, or Austin. Vince was about to slap Shane when Triple H
stepped in the way. Shane said it was okay. He sent Vince and Stephanie out of the ring,
to big "Asshole" chants (for Shane). He then announced that even though The Rock
and Austin hated each other, they would be partners later in the show against Triple H and
a partner who Shane was about to name until The Undertaker appeared on the Titan Tron. The
Undertaker said that Austin ruined his special ceremony on Raw. He said he would be the
judge, jury, and executioner later in the show. As the The Undertaker's music stopped,
Shane confirmed a Triple H and The Undertaker vs. Austin and The Rock main event.
Backstage, Jeff Jarrett and Debra searched for Owen Hart. They said it wasn't like him to be missing. The camera then cut to The Blue Blazer running around, saying the WWF needed a hero.
The Blue Blazer defeated Val Venis via Pinfall.
- Before the match, Val Venis did his sexual joke. Since Owen Hart wasn't in sight, Jeff
Jarrett said he was pissed off and he would wrestle the match. When Venis was set to
attack Jarrett, The Blue Blazer, who was obviously Hart, came from behind and attacked
Venis to begin his own match. Jarrett and Debra remained at ringside, in a back and forth
match. As Debra distracted the referee near the end, Venis hit a fisherman's suplex on
Blazer, but Jarrett low-blowed Val from behind, which let Hart roll him up for the
victory. After a frustrated Venis got up, he ran away after Nicole Bass came down and
continued stalking him. While Jarrett, Debra, and Blazer were celebrating, The Godfather
and a few ho's came down to claim Debra. The Godfather, at first, took Blazer and Jarrett
out of the picture by pounding them, but eventually, The Godfather was beaten down.
Backstage, The Rock mumbled to himself about how he would make more candy asses famous later in the show.
Blue Blazer Interview, Conducted by Kevin Kelly.
- The Blue Blazer said he was looking for Owen Hart, as he hadn't seen him. He said he was
tired of non G-rated products, cleavage, among other things. He said he was the WWF's hero
and reminded everyone to say their prayers, eat their vitamins, and drink milk.
The Big Show defeated Test with a Chokeslam.
- Test was officially out of The Corporation at this point, as he got the advantage at
first on The Big Show, who got a big pop, but eventually Big Show fired back. Big Show
executed a big dropkick and the Chokeslam for the victory. After the match, The Big
Bossman ran in and had a stare down with Wight. Big Show just left. Bossman started to
attack Test, which caused Big Show to run back in to make the save for Test.
Rock Interview.
- The Rock came out and discussed the main event, where he and Stone Cold Steve Austin
would take on The Undertaker. He said he was going to take Triple H and Shane McMahon's
asses into The Smackdown Hotel, check them in, and check them out with his fist in his
mouth and his foot in their asses. The Rock also said he would stick his horns up Austin's
ass, which provoked Austin to make his way out. Austin said The Rock was a punk kid, who
dished out nursery rhymes. Austin said he would grill The Rock's horn. Shane came out and
said the confrontation between The Rock and Austin was cute. He said it was all part of
his plan, as The Rock and Austin hated each other. He then introduced The Undertaker, who
stood side by side with Shane on the rampway, followed by The rest of The Ministry of
Darkness and The Corporation. Shane said he had built the most powerful force in the
world, The Corporate Ministry, to Austin's distain.
X-Pac and Kane Interview, Conducted by Kevin Kelly.
- X-Pac said that he could not trust Kane as oif yet, but even with friends, he had to get
the job done. He said his partnership with Kane was an unpredictable match. X-Pac pushed
Kane, who pushed Kevin Kelly and then ran after X-Pac.
D-Lo Brown defeated Droz (w/Prince Albert) by Disqualification.
- The two wrestled an excellent back and forth match. Droz showed a lot of agility. After
gaining the advantage, Droz went to the second rope and mocked D-Lo Brown, who reversed it
in to a running powerbomb. When D-Lo went for the Lo-Down, Prince Albert attacked D-Lo,
resulting in a Disqualification. Albert got his briefcase and proceeded to pierce D-Lo.
Ivory brought out Mark Henry, who made his return from double knee surgery. Henry cleared
the ring to a huge pop.
A video package was shown of Sable "going Hollywood." It showed her appearances on Regis and Kathie Lee, The Roseanne Show, Extra, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, Pacific Blue, Playboy, and more.
New Age Outlaws Interview, Conducted by Kevin Kelly.
- Road Dogg said it would be hard to fight a competitive friend like X-Pac, as he and
Billy Gunn would take on X-Pac and Kane for the Tag Team Titles. Billy Gunn interrupted by
saying there awere no friends when it came to titles. Gunn then walked out.
X-Pac and Kane defeated The New Age Outlaws via Pinfall, to retain the Tag Team
Titles.
- Billy Gunn walked to the ring ahead of Road Dogg. While RD did his introduction, Gunn
just started the match and didn't his part of the introduction. After a very long match,
Kane and RD battled it out in the corner. At the sametime, Billy Gunn had X-Pac in a
gorilla-press slam position, where Kane threw RD into Gunn's knee. X-Pac then fell on top
of Gunn to score the pinfall. Gunn looked frustrated at the conclusion of the match.
Backstage, Stone Cold Steve Austin was shown preparing ready for the main event.
The New Age Outlaws argued in the parking lot. Road Dogg said there were always other shots. Billy Gunn said he would never team up with RD again and then called him an asshole.
Brood Interview, Conducted by Dok Hendrix.
- Dok Hendrix introduced The Brood to a huge pop. Gangrel said they had something inside
of them and they needed to use it. He said they were the unholy trio and believed like no
one. He said The Brood just needed a chance. Hendrix questioned Gangrel's words. Edge
grabbed the microphone and said we should all fear The Brood, because when they arrive in
the night, they had a mission. Christian refused to speak. Hendrix questioned The Brood's
words as a publicity stunt, saying it was just a gimmick. Gangrel said it wasn't
"Michael." The Brood started to attack Hendrix, as the music on and the lights
went out. When the lights returned , Hendrix was covered in blood as a result of a Blood
Bath.
Backstage, Billy Gunn was shown searching for X-Pac.
Ken Shamrock was interviewed by Kevin Kelly. He said he would beat the crap out of Bradshaw and get his revenge.
No Holds Barred: Ken Shamrock defeated Bradshaw.
- Ken Shamrock dominated the match by jumping Bradshaw at first. Using chairs, tables,
guardrails, submission maneuvers, and more, Shamrock eventually took the victory when
using his baseball bat as a weapon to choke Bradshaw out. Mankind interview,
Conducted by Kevin Kelly.
- Mankind introduced himself to the UPN viewers in a humorous way and said Mr. Socko,
which now has a face of Mankind on it, would go down The Big Bossman's throat.
Backstage, Shane McMahon and The Corporate Ministry were all in a circle, as Shane motiviated them all.
Mankind defeated The Big Bossman by making him to submit to the Mandible Claw.
- In a short match, The Big Bossman tried to run away at first, but ran into Test. Mankind
tried to DDT Bossman, who gained offense. Test remained at ringside. Bossman ran at
Mankind, who flinged Bossman over the top. Bossman tried to escape again, but ran into The
Big Show. Big Show threw Bossman back in the ring, where Mankind shoved Mr. Socko down the
throat of Bossman for the victory. Backstage, Billy Gunn barged in to X-Pac's
dressing room. Gunn started to attack X-Pac, until Kane came ot the aid of X-Pac. Gunn, on
his way out, said he wasn't done with X-Pac.
Backstage, The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin prepared for the main event.
Stone Cold Steve Austin and The defeated The Undertaker and Triple H by
Disqualification.
- The match started off as a double team on The Rock, until Stone Cold Steve Austin made
his way out to make th ematch event. After many reversals, and a great DDT by The
Undertaker on Austin, the tide was turning as Austin fought back on Triple H. The
Corporate Ministry ran out and annihilated Austin and The Rock. Austin and The Rock
couldn't fight them off, so out came The Big Show, Ken Shamrock, and Test who took care of
The Corporate Ministry. The Rock and Triple H brawled through the crowd. Shane was on the
outside, where Vince McMahon came down and slugged Shane in the face. In the meantime, The
Undertaker hit a chokeslam on Austin, and was going to hit him with a chair when McMahon
came in. McMahon provoked The Undertaker and took a chairshot, sacrificing himself for
Austin. Austin then got up and hit the Stunner on The Undertaker, as Shane came in and
started pounding Vince with shots to the ground. Austin stunned Shane and chugged many
beers. The show ended with clips of what occured and Austin pouring a beer on McMahon to
revive him.