WWF MONDAY NIGHT RAW : JUNE 22nd 1998

Philadelphia, Pensylvania

Live on the U.S.A. Network : 21.00 - 22.00

Stills of Jarrett/Austin from last night kick things off, as Shawn Michaels stuns the world by costing Austin the contest. Both men are here tonight [cliche alert], strap on your seatbelt, it's gonna be a bumpy ride!

-Opening Credits-

The arena explodes as we hit the air! Luckily it wasn't *our* arena though, and the show can continue as planned. Unfortunately the Curling championship may have been obliterated, but show me a person who cares, and I'll show you a guy who watches too much... uh, curling. Hey, it's time for Raw!

On the menu tonight : WWF Tag Team Championship! The New Midnight Express, who retained their titles by countout last night, defend against Crush and Savio Vega, members of the New, Million Dollar Organisation! Ted Dibiase is in the building, and we'll be speaking to the entire organisation right here tonight! Plus, Jerry Lynn makes his World Wrestling Federation debut, and Owen and The British Bulldog take part in tag team action! But we're gonna kick things off with a man who hasn't been seen since the post-Wrestlemania cleanup.

Vince 'No, I'm not a heel in this fed, and I'll FIRE YOUR DAMN ASS if you say otherwise' McMahon is in the ring. Work that microphone Vin-man!

McMahon : 'Ladies and gentlemen, first of all, I would like to, that is, welcome you once again to WWF Monday Night Raw. It's always an honour to be here in Pensylvania, and I appreciate all the fans support of the World Wrestling Federation. But I'm not out here for jovial reasons, I'm here to bring two men out here to the ring. Both men were involved last night at the King Of The Ring pay-per-view. And both men have things to answer for here tonight. Introducing first, The HeartBreak Kid... Shawn Michaels!'

'Oh.... Oh... Shawn!'

The man who cost 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin the world heavyweight title last night, heads to the ring. Man, gotta love that suit.

McMahon : 'And-'

'Kee-rash'

Oh man, this is too familiar. Hopefully this won't end up *too* much like your average installment of Raw is War. Jesus though, 'Monday Night Raw' sounds so much better than 'Raw is War'. Change it back Vince!

McMahon : 'What?'

Oh sorry, not you. The other Vince.

McMahon : 'Shawn Michaels, Steve Austin, I've called you out here for one reason. Over the past three weeks, the World Wrestling Federation title has been put on the line twice, and both times the matches have been ruined by outside interference. Outside interference by *you* [points to Shawn], and *you* [points to Austin]. Steve Austin? On June the first, Shawn Michaels faced Jeff Jarrett for the title, and you cost him the match, via outside interference. Shawn Michaels? Last night, Steve Austin took on Double J for the title, and you cost *him* the match, via outside interference. Now, putting the credibility of Jeff Jarrett's title run aside, this behaviour is unacceptable in the WWF. Therefore, I believe action has to be taken for this amount of interference to be put a stop to, otherwise the WWF title becomes even more of a joke than it is right now, what with it belonging right now to a back-stabbing nobody like Jeff Jarrett. There's a few points I want to make, a few things I need to announce at this time, on behalf of the World Wrestling Federation. Firstly, July 19th In Your House? Austin? Michaels? You'll both be stepping into the Last Chance Saloon, to face each other. Not Jeff Jarrett, you'll be facing each other. Secondly, you are both fined a sum of $5000 for the interference of the past few weeks. The third point, in regards to the match on July 19th, the winner of said match, will become the number one contender to the WWF title, and will face Jeff Jarrett at Summerslam. [Small Crowd pop] However... However, the loser of the contest, will not only *not* recieve a shot at Jeff Jarrett, but will be rendered inelgible for *any* WWF title shot till the year 1999!'

As the crowd starts to boo that oddball decision, Austin swipes the mic away from McMahon. Shawn promptly swipes it away from Stone Cold though, and it's Michaels who gets to vent his opinion.

Michaels : 'First of all *Stone Cold*, stay outta my spotlight, it's time for the Heartbreak Kid to get his turn to speak. You've had your spot, the past three weeks, but now Shawn Michaels is back in town. The *sheriff* is back in town. And come July 19th Austin, *I'll* be the sheriff, and *I'll* be the one who leaves the Last Chance Saloon in one piece. Now to other matters. All the fans of the WWF, sitting out here in Pensylvania, or back in tv-land, are fretting n' fussing right now. It's Austin and Michaels they're saying, who to cheer for, who to *not* cheer for. Well the Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels is gonna tell you who *not* to cheer for, and that's the Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels! For the past six months, I've been coming out here, provoking the reaction that a man of my good looks, my talent, my god-given ability deserves, and listening to fans cheering it. Well it's six months later, and I'm not the World Champion anymore. I'm not even fighting *for* the world title anymore. I'm here, the showstopper, the main event, the I.C.O.N. of professional wrestling, having to fight for the right to just *challenge* for the gold. That's a fall, and it's time for a change. In the last few months, I've been turned on by Jeff Jarrett, Sid, Triple-H, and I've blown four chances to beat Jeff Jarrett. Well Pensylvania? It's time for a new attitude, and all you people here, across the country, you can *stick* your cheers up your a double crooked-letter, and cheer a piece of crap like Steve Austin, because your support ain't welcome here anymore! It's time for a change, and July 19th is gonna be the pay off-'

The WWF Champion's in town. Whoo!

Jarrett : 'Oh, this is too sweet. Here in Philadelphia of all places, and it's come to this. I knew I had stroke, I knew I had inspirational skills, but to turn Shawn Michaels heel, wow. Turns out I'm more powerful than I ever thought. I guess you really are obsessed with it Shawn. Obsessed with what I've got. You go ahead and have your little fight on July 19th, because come Summerslam, it's gonna be deja vu once again.'

Jarrett disappears back backstage, and Michaels goes to leave too, but Austin grabs him by the arm and pulls him back. Austin grabs Shawn's microphone.

Austin : 'Now where d'ya think you're going son? Seems like you wanna talk about attitudes, talk about new attitudes, so I'm right here and we'll start talking. June 1st, I was the mandatory challenger for the WWF title. Now I *earned* that right. I beat Sycho Sid one on one, something else you couldn't do. I earned my title shot, I didn't get it for the simple fact that Jarrett beat me three times before. Now if you want to take offence at me jeapardising that match, I think you better look in the mirror and tell me what ya see, ya sorry piece o' shit. I see a guy, who's past his prime already at the age of 35, is bitter as all hell that he couldn't get the job done against Jeff Jarrett, and is using his connections to get himself into situations he has no right being in. *I'm* the guy who deserves one more shot at the world title, not some guy who walked in to the ring against Jeff Jarrett, and came out the loser *four* times. On July 19th? New attitude or no new attitude, I'm gonna kick your sorry ass all over the ring. You better realise that it ain't the fans that are f*cking you up, it's you Shawn. The fans didn't screw Shawn Michaels, Shawn Michaels screwed Shawn Michaels, and that's the bottom line!'

'Kee-rash'

Austin goes to leave as his music starts up, and Michaels let's him go, making sure to take his microphone before he goes.

Michaels : 'Listen Austin, you go off now and do whatever the hell you do, but don't start putting down the Heartbreak Kid. You say I'm bitter? Bitter at not being the champ? Yeah, I'm bitter. I'm bitter, but I'm also *better*, than you could ever hope to be in your whole stinking life. As far as losing my step, being past my prime, Austin? That's a pile of crap, and you're gonna see why on July 19th. One other thing Steve-o, and that's that the Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels *always* get's the final word... and *that* is the bottom line my friend. Now, hit *my* music.'

'Oh... Oh... Shawn!'

'Shawn Michaels screwed Shawn Michaels'. Tsk. Talk about ripping off the Real World. And where did Vinny Mac go? Whatever, we're gonna step out for a few moments, when we come back, Big Billy Busick will square off against "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and 'Shah' Hack Myers in a triangle match!

--21:10--

WWF In Your House IV Promo : The Last Chance Saloon! : July 19th

Making your way in the world today, takes everything you got. Taking a break from all your worries, sure would help a lot. Wouldn't you like to get away? Well don't drink here! When you step into the Last Chance Saloon, don't count on ever coming out alive! Watch the blood spill live from the safety of your own living room! Only on pay-per-view! July 19th! Austin/Michaels for the first time *ever*!

We're back, and I apologise. Duggan and Busick cancelled. Instead, we've got tag team action on the way as Owen Hart and Davey Boy Smith, unsuccessful last night at the KOTR, go up against the combination of Fit Finlay and.... oooh.... Goldust.

First though, make sure to tune in next week on Monday Night Raw, as Hunter Hearst Helmsley returns from suspension to make a public apology, as a result of his racist comments two weeks ago. Should be compelling! I lie.

Owen Hart/'The British Bulldog' Davey Boy Smith vs Goldust/Fit Finlay

Well, they couldn't get a win last night against the Masters Of The Powerbomb [yeah, I remembered that Sid and Vader had a team name back in WCW], how are they gonna fare tonight against the make-shift team of Goldust and Finlay? Speaking of Finlay, he pre-taped some comments earlier today, and we'll see that tape later on. Owen and Bulldog are ready to go, Finlay's pacing in the corner, and viewers are probably switching to Nitro in droves. Why? Because Goldust is *still* making his way down the aisle.

It's 9:15 as the ring bell rings, and it's Hart and Finlay to start. Goldust is standing at ringside, engaged in some physical contact with Marlena that's a lot more entertaining than Finlay's side headlock. Question time : Where's Chris Benoit? In the ring, Owen sends Fit into the ropes, then a knee to the gut preludes a back suplex. Goldust is walking back down the aisle to the backstage area. O-kay. Hey, Smith's in the ring and he just nailed Fit with a piledriver for no apparent reason, then leaves the ring and Hart stays the legal man. God, that was *so* blatant.

Hart whips Fit into the ropes again then peppers him with right hands, and goes for a backslide. Finlay blocks and reverses though, and ends up earning a two count. Hey look, Goldust. Runnels walks back out to the ring, then converses to Marlena again about whatever. I'm sure we could get a camera over there to listen in, but that's way too much effort for me right now. Hart goes for a belly to belly suplex, but Fit ends up countering with a headbutt. He keeps himself and Owen locked together though [as Goldust looks up and pays attention for once] and then hits a belly to belly of his own. Finlay goes up to the top rope as Goldust sits down at the announcers table.

Flying cross body press from Finlay! Well, that was the plan. Instead, he merely finds himself jumping into the dropkicking feet of Owen Hart. The Bulldog gets tagged in, and starts stomping on the Irishman. Side headlock from the Brit, as Jim Ross questions Goldy on the whereabouts of the Crippler. Dustin ducks the question and starts talking about the Grammies, so we'll just ignore him. Dropkick and cover from Davey Boy, but it only gets two. Whip into the buckle, but Fit reverses and ends up clotheslining the Bulldog. Finlay then ventures over to his corner, and it finally dawns on him that Goldust ain't there. Spying him over at the broadcast table, he starts shouting and pointing at him.

Goldust : 'What's he hollering at me for?'

Ross : 'Well you're supposed to be in the damn match, for crying out loud.'

Goldust : 'I'm supposed to *what*? Oh, I get it.'

Dustin gives Fit a cheery wave, but before Fit can acknowledge it with a signal of his own, he gets kneed in the back by Smith. Armdrag from the Bulldog takes Fit into mid-ring, and Smith starts working on the arm. Dragging Finlay into his corner, Davey then tags in Hart, who executes a springboard legdrop onto the outstretched arm of Fit. Then an armbar submission hold from Owen. What is this, some degree of *psychology* in *my* matches?! What is this crap? While I book Sid to put an end to this by running in and powerbombing everyone, the USA Network wants us to take a break.

[Commercials]

Over on Nitro :

Tony : 'So Brain, what are your thoughts?'

Heenan : 'Tony, I want to kill you.'

Tony : 'Hogan sucks.'

Heenan : 'I said I wanted to kill you.'

Tony : 'Hulk Hogan is the greatest thing to happen to professional wrestling.'

Heenan : 'Are you even listening to me? I said I wanted to kill you. I'm having an affair with your wife. And your daughter.'

Tony : 'Oh no, here comes that scumbag Hulk Hogan.'

Heenan : 'Good god, respond to me you son of a bitch! I'm sleeping with that bitch mom of yours as well!'

Tony : 'I love the Hulkster.'

Tenay : 'Springboard Asai Moonsault with a reverse double leg twist from the top rope turned into a plancha reverse suplex by Mysterio!'

Heenan/Tony : 'Shut up!'

Over on Raw, Finlay has Smith in a really boring reverse chinlock, which explains the channel-hopping. The Bulldog eventually elbows out, but it still begs the question of why the chinlock couldn't have been applied during the break, where it does no damage to the viewer's consciousness. Back suplex from Smith, as he fights his way back into the match. Apparently Finlay dominated, on his own, all through the commercials. Goldust has now finally climbed up onto the apron I notice. Seeing this, Fit goes over and tags him, hand-to-the-face style. Goldust promptly falls backwards off the apron to the floor, and Fit shakes his head in disgust.

Finlay climbs through the ropes and joins Goldust on the floor, then starts hammering the hell out of him. After eventually tossing Goldust back into the ring before the ref's ten count, Fit decides it's his turn to leave the ring area, and never returns. So it's in-effect a handicap match again, this time it's Owen and Davey Boy versus Goldust. If the Hart Foundation don't win this quick, then I guess it shows how much of a push these guys are getting. Watching the rest of this match, it occurs to me that since metamorphisising [big word huh? Count the spelling errors!] into Goldust, Dustin has been, well, crap.

He gets his ass kicked here, as Owen and Smith bash him from pillar to post. The result is never in doubt at all, and the ending is anti-climactic as Hart beats on him for a while, then locks on the Sharpshooter for the quick submission. Yawn, and they said tag team wrestling was *dead*? Yeah, probably.

The Hart Foundation (Davey Boy Smith and Owen Hart) defeated Goldust and Fit Finlay when O. Hart made Goldust submit to the Sharpshooter in 0:09:50. Rating: ** 3/4

Speaking of tag team action, how about those tag team champions? Trouble on the Midnight Express? [What a line!] We'll find out for sure in tonight's main event, as Gunn and Holly defend the tag team titles against Adams and Vega. What a coop[er] it'd be for the M.D.O. to get gold in their first 24 hours of existence! Not counting Maivia of course...

Hey wait, did we just see a Fit Finlay face turn? Yeah I guess, since heels out number faces on my [miniscule] roster by about 2:1 as it is. We've got a new addition to the fed coming up in a few moments though, as Jerry Lynn makes his WWF debut!

--21:26--

First, stills of last night's cruiserweight championship match are shown, as Devon Storm defeats Chris Chetti for the title belt. I'm still not sure why that match only got one star. Why show these stills now? Because Lynn's first opponent is

Chris Chetti vs Jerry Lynn

Bets are on for how long I can stick to the play by play before I start talking about whatever. Lockup, then an armdrag takedown from Lynn, and hey, is there *anyone* who thinks that Friends is as good as it used to be? Alright, back to the match. Lynn knocks Chetti down with a shoulderblock, then jumps up top. Flying dropkick from the debutant! He pulls Chris up, then gives him a slap to the face before going for a spinning leg lariat but Chetti ducks. Hey a suplex series! Vertical, Northern Lights, vertical combo, then Chetti leaves the ring to grab a chair. Why? The chair ends up laid down flat in the centre of the ring, and Lynn ends up being bodyslammed on it. Disqualify him!

The ref let's it go, and the former champion hits another Northern Lights suplex for a two count. Moments later, we get another two count via a flying cross bodypress. Chetti's on a roll, and he attempts a spinning backbreaker, but gets caught with a wayward elbow. Lynn tries to solidify his advantage when he whips his opponent into the ropes, but he ends up being scooped up and slammed by Chetti. German suplex, kick out at two. Superplex attempt next from Chetti, but Lynn shoves him down to the mat. Flying shoulderblock from JL! Can't this guy sell anything for more than five seconds?

Said flying shoulderblock gets a two count, and Lynn keeps going by executing a spinning headscissors. Chetti falls out of the ring. He gets back up to the apron, but gets dropkicked back to the floor and smashes his mouth into the guardrail. Due to the WWF's strict policy on blood on television, the rest of this match will be viewed via the WWF blimp cam.

[Joke paragraph deleted due to not being funny enough]

We zoom back in as Lynn twists the arm of the former champ. Whip into the ropes, and a clothesline from the newcomer puts Chetti down. Pull-up, and a standing side headlock from JL sees him being shoved into the ropes himself. Chetti leapfrogs him as Lynn comes back, then armdrags him on the return. Lynn springs righ back up to his feet though, and nails him with a dropkick. Back up top goes Lynn, and a flying clothesline is hit perfectly. Cover, two count. He goes to the top buckle once again, but Chetti raises his knees and Lynn's flying splash does more damage to him than it does to Chris. Both men are taking their sweet time getting to their feet as we go to commercials.

[Commercials]

Well, it was bound to happen sooner or later. The match is over and we missed the damn pinfall. Here's what happened. Chetti hit the Double Springboard Moonsault, but Lynn became the first person ever to do so, when he kicked out at two. Moments later, Chetti nearly got himself pinned when his momentum from a flying cross body press caused Lynn to roll over and get a two count of his own. Both men got right up to their feet, punches were exchanged, next thing we knew, Lynn hit a Tiger Bomb for the three count.

The aftermath? Lynn made a quick exit, and was passed in the aisle by the Cruiserweight champion Devon Storm. Storm started beating on Chetti, and was soon joined by 'Too Sexy' Brian Christopher, who Storm paid to beat Chetti up a week ago. Seeing Chetti getting double-teamed, Lynn returns to the ring, and starts hammering away on BC and Storm! He eventually forced them both out of the ring, and- we're back live.

We're back live, to see Lynn and Chetti shake hands. Hey, how about a tag match for next week? Christopher/Storm versus Chetti/Lynn? Sounds okay to me. Oh yeah, the match result:

Jerry Lynn pinned Chris Chetti with the Tiger Bomb in 0:06:56. Rating: ** 1/4

A quick plug for another big tag match next week, as Dennis Franz and Sharon Lawrence take on Jimmy Smits and Kim Delaney, but right now it's time to hear from the MDO.

--21:37--

'Ahahaha... Money, Money, Money, Money...'

The ring is empty as we look on, so we cut to the interview area backstage, where the entire Organisation [curse the fact that I feel I can't use the name 'Corporation'] is assembled. Mero, Oulette, Mabel, Adams, Vega, The Rock, and of course, Ted Dibiase are all there.

The Million $ Man has the mic.

Dibiase : 'Firstly, all you idiots out there in Philadelphia, or watching at home, *this* is the true revolution in professional wrestling. The Million Dollar Man is *back*, and the whole wrestling world is gonna feel, and understand, where the true power lies. These men know, and that's why they get the head-start. By allying themselves with the Million Dollar Man, they are guaranteed to *dominate* professional wrestling! I've got the cash and the brains, these men have the talent, and starting tonight, everything is gonna come our way! Hahahahaha!'

Rock : 'You know, people keep saying, 'Now Rock? Why did you align yourself will the Million Dollar Man, when you're already the greatest force in sports entertainment?' And The Rock was thinkin', and basically, the Rock feels like this : All you ignorant pieces of crap that challenge the Rock's decision making process, and doubt the integrity of myself and Mr. Dibiase, they better know they're roles and shut their damn mouths. When Billionaire Ted came up to me on Thursday night and he said to me 'Rocky, I can make you not only the greatest force in sports entertainment, but the *richest* force in sports entertainment', The Rock was like 'Well, you go ahead and show the Rock where to sign, because the Rock feels like going to the bank!' And now The Rock is here, his bank manager is calling The Rock up everyday, saying he can't handle the numbers, I've got national lottery jackpots in my back pocket, and people still question the Rock? I may have bucketloads of the green, but it sounds like all the rest are green with envy, if you smell what The Rock is cooking.'

Mero : 'Rocky just said most of what *needed* to be said, but I just want to reiterate. This group right here, is gonna be walking all over the World Wrestling Federation from now on. The Rock's got his gold, and Adam Bomb? I want you to know that May 17th hasn't been forgotten by me, and I own two victories over you, you freak. And next chance I get, I'm taking that European title, and putting it around my 'Marvelous' waist.'

Mabel : 'I'll crush everybody!'

Oulette : 'I guess the fact that I finally get a degree of mic time here in the WWF, proves one thing. It's all about the money. It's time to start paying attention to Pierre Oulette, 'cos I'm here to [qoutePillman : LK] rape, pillage and plunder the World Wrestling Federation! And no-one outside this group is gonna be spared! Ar!'

Adams : 'My agenda? Well it's gonna start right here tonight! Myself and Savio are just about ready to go out and take the WWF Tag Team titles. It's about time a *real* team had those belts, not a team that spends more time fighting and arguing than they do wrestling. We've beaten every other tag team here in the WWF, and tonight, those belts are gonna be ours. Enjoy your gold Bart and Bob, 'cos we're takin' it. Tell em Savio.'

Vega : 'I don't have much to say, but the fact remains. Me and Crush? The next tag team champions of the World Wrestling Federation, I guarantee it!'

Rock : 'Now if the Rock could just say one more thing before The Rock goes to buy another stately home, and this is the thing that needs to be said : Even though the Rock is the intercontinental champ, The Rock wants Jeff Jarrett to know... The Rock wants Steve Austin to know... And The Rock wants Shawn Michaels to know... don't get too friendly with the WWF championship, because the Rock, oh by God, the Rock can *smell* it getting closer!'

Dibiase : 'The bottom line is one thing, from Mabel to the Rock, *everybody* has a price for the Million Dollar Man! Hahaha!'

Enough. As the MDO leaves the area, we're gonna go to another commercial break. Up next, the tag team championship on the line!

[Commercials]

Fit Finlay had these comments to make earlier.

Finlay : 'Hey 'Marvelous' Marc Mero? What happened here then? Last week after Thunder, you told me we were ready to go off after the tag team titles. Now you join Dibiase? Now you want to go after Adam Bomb? Well let me tell you something Mero, you can go after the European title all you want. 'Cos when you get it, expect it to be hunted down and be around the waist of a *real* European, real soon.'

Well worth the wait. Crush and Vega are in the ring as we return, and the squared circle is surrounded by the entire Organisation.

The theme from 2001 Space Odyssey? Whoo!

Jarrett enters stage-left, with the World Tag Champs right behind, showing no signs of any friction. Hey Bob, Jarrett smashed you over the head with a chair last night, if you remember. The Roadog is there as well, and it look's like this is gonna be something of a lumberjack match.

--21:47--

World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championship

The New Midnight Express [c] vs Crush/Savio Vega

The bell rings a little prematurely, as the entire MDO has entered the ring as Jarrett and co. entered, and the place is jam packed. Eventually the referee gets everybody out except the four combatants, and this match can get away. Bob and Adams start, and as the two men lock up, it's easy to see who the crowd supports in this one. Nobody. The crowd is dead. Hey Philly, this is the only main event you're getting, make the most of it. Adams rakes the eyes of Gunn, but his standing side headlock sees him being sent into the ropes. Bart leapfrogs Crush on his way back, then turns and nails a dropkick. Gunn goes down to cover, but Adams is tangled up in the ropes before the referee can even begin to count.

Adams makes a tag to Savio, who ends up being met by a left hand from Gunn, then sent into the ropes himself. Headlock takedown from Bart, then a legdrop for another two count. Faceslam from Gunn gets the third two count of the match, at only the one minute mark. Bob enters the ring at this point, and the Express manage to hit a double suplex and Savio before the referee objects to Holly's presence. Kneedrop from Bart, who then goes over to Adams and starts talking smack at him. This prompts Crush to step through the ropes and try to get at Gunn, but the referee blocks him. As the ref and Adams argue, those NME scoundrels are double teaming Savio in their corner. The ref turns round as Gunn climbs up top and then executes a flying fistdrop on his opponent. Another cover, another two count.

Holly's tagged in, and he waists no time getting on the action, executing a back suplex on Vega. Bodyslam, elbowdrop, cover, one count. Tag back out to Bart now. Gunn goes to drop an elbow, but Vega's aware this time, and rolls out of the way. Another elbow attempt, another roll away, and Savio now gets to his feet. Back heel kick from Savio, and he then backs Bart into the corner. Right hands galore, boots to the chest galore, and Vega then armdrags Gunn back into mid-ring. Vega beats on the arm for a few moments, then pulls Bart up and whips him into the ropes. Sleeper attempt from Savio, but Gunn's in the ropes. More punches from Vega, then an avalanche clothesline into the buckle. Vega tags Adams and I'm asleep. Elbowsmash in the corner from Adams, who then whips Bart into the opposite corner. Gunn raises his boot though when Adams goes for an avalanche clothesline of his own though, and is able to tag Bob back in. Adams tags Vega back in at the same time though, and both Holly and Savio nail each other with a clothesline at the same time, putting both men down on the mat. As both men slowly get to their feet, let's take an ad break for the hell of it.

[Commercials]

Vega hits a savate kick on Bart Gunn when we come back, and luckily we haven't missed the finish this time. Vega then makes the tag to Adams, who whips Gunn into the ropes upon his arrival. Oops, Adams put his head down and gets caught with a swinging neckbreaker. Gunn covers, but only gets a two count before Savio enters the ring and pulls him off. Gunn goes over to tag Holly, but when Bob steps through the ropes, Vega takes him down with a clothesline. The ref finally gets Savio outta there as Adams pulls Holly up by the hair. Whip into the ropes, clothesline from Adams. Headlock yawn move from Crush, then he starts laying the knees into Holly's back. We've gone about seven minutes and absolutely *zero* interference so far. Did everyone at ringside fall asleep? The crowd sure did.

Sid and Vader in town! They enter the ring and kick the crap out of everybody, leaving them laying down in pools of their own blood!!! I wish. Reverse chinlock from Adams, then he drags Bob over to his corner and tags Vega back in. Amazingly, none of the men surrounding the ring have come to blows yet. Inside the ring, Vega just blew the advantage for his team by getting crotched on the top rope in place of a top rope manouever. Gunn tags Holly in, and the two start double teaming Vega. Bart now holds Vega in place as Holly tunes up to deliver a Michaels-esque superkick, and we all know what's gonna happen here right?

Uh-huh. Vega ducks and Holly nails Bart. Bart isn't too dazed and after staggering back a few paces, he steps forward and gives Holly a hard shove. Bob shoves him back, but before the champs can come to blows, Jarrett enters the ring. He steps in between the two, and when Vega attempts to shove Jarrett out of the way to continue the match, JJ nails him with a right hand, drawing the DQ. Crap finish, but it was a pretty crap match.

Brian Adams and Savio Vega defeated The New Midnight Express by DQ in 0:08:26. Rating: 1/4*

(The New Midnight Express retained the WWF Tag Team Titles)

Jarrett's nailing of Vega didn't sit too well with the Organisation, and The Rock decides to enter the ring. The Rock nails Jarrett from behind, and Gunn then nails Rocky. Battle royal time! The MDO piles into the ring, and Jarrett/Jammes and The Express start battling it out with 'em. Until-

'Kee-rash'

Austin charges down to ringside, and starts hammering the hell out of everyone in sight. There's approximately four thousand people in the ring though, and he's soon beaten down. Until-

'Oh... Oh... Shawn!'

The HeartBreak Kid runs down, and starts going after everybody as well. Again, the MDO and their earlier opponents team up to manhandle their intruder though, and both Michaels and Austin end up flat out on the canvas. As everyone in the ring crowds around the fallen world title contenders, Jarrett climbs up to the right hand turnbuckle and starts proclaiming his superiority to the crowd, world title belt now held above his head. Meanwhile, Rocky climbs to the left side turnbukcle, and does the same, IC belt above his head. As Jarrett sees what the Rock is doing, he shoots a hard stare across the ring. Maivia looks back, and raises his eyebrow at Jarrett as we fade out for another week.