Exactly same information as the first post of my main thread. However, in here, I will post a summary of the show once it is all posted and I will post news, previews, prediction contests and information in here as well. GCB
WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION
November 18, 2001
*** ROSTER ***
WWF CHAMPION
STONE COLD STEVE AUSTIN
Defeated Kurt Angle on RAW, 8/10/01
WCW WORLD CHAMPION
THE ROCK
Defeated Chris Jericho on RAW, 5/11/01
WWF INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION
EDGE
Defeated Test at Survivor Series, 18/11/01
WWF HARDCORE CHAMPION
ROB VAN DAM
Defeated Kurt Angle on RAW, 10/9/01
WWF EUROPEAN CHAMPION
CHRISTIAN
Defeated Bradshaw on SMACKDOWN, 1/11/01
ALBERT | AL SNOW | BIG SHOW | “THE ONE” BILLY GUNN | BRADSHAW | BUBBA RAY DUDLEY | CHRIS JERICHO | CHUCK PALUMBO | CRASH HOLLY | D’VON DUDLEY | EDDIE GUERRERO (inactive) | FAAROOQ | FUNAKI | HARDCORE HOLLY | JEFF HARDY | KANE | KURT ANGLE | MATT HARDY | PERRY SATURN | REY MYSTERIO (yet to debut) | SCOTTY 2 HOTTY | SPIKE DUDLEY | TAJIRI | TAZZ | TEST | TRIPLE H (inactive) | THE UNDERTAKER | X-PAC
ECW/WCW ALLIANCE SUPERSTARS (futures yet to be determined)
BILLY KIDMAN | BOOKER T | DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE | THE HURRICANE | LANCE STORM | RAVEN | RHYNO | TOMMY DREAMER | WILLIAM REGAL
WWF UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS
DUDLEY BOYS
Defeated Hardy Boys at Survivor Series, 18/11/01
APA (Faarooq & Bradshaw) | BILLY GUNN & CHUCK PALUMBO | CRASH & HARDCORE HOLLY | HARDY BOYS (Matt & Jeff Hardy)
WWF WOMENS CHAMPION
TRISH STRATUS
Defeated Ivory, Jacqueline, Jazz, Lita & Molly Holly at Survivor Series, 18/11/01
IVORY | JACQUELINE | JAZZ | LITA | MOLLY HOLLY | TORRIE WILSON
OTHER ON-SCREEN FIGURES
CHAIRMAN OF THE WWF
VINCE McMAHON
C.O.O OF THE WWF
LINDA McMAHON
COMMENTARY TEAM
JIM ROSS | MICHAEL COLE | MICHAEL P.S. HAYES
ANNOUNCERS
HOWARD FINKEL | LILIAN GARCIA
SURVIVOR SERIES 2001
RESULTS
After months of battles, it was a memorable night for Vince McMahon and the World Wrestling Federation as they finally overcame the threat of the WCW/ECW Alliance to ‘survive’ the Invasion – and establish themselves as the true kings of the wrestling world. Since the early part of the Summer, the WCW/ECW Alliance, led by Shane McMahon, his sister Stephanie and the ECW leader Paul Heyman, have invaded the hallowed ground of the WWF with one intention – to kill off the WWF. For months, the momentum has swung back and forth but now, thanks to one victory in tonight’s main event, the WWF lives … and WCW and ECW die.
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP: Christian (c) vs. Al Snow
However, there were other matches on the PPV that were just as important. With livelihoods potentially at stake, many superstars knew that victory in their matches could either guarantee – or increase their chances, at least – of retaining their jobs regardless of the outcome of the main event. In the case of CHRISTIAN, the WWF European Champion, this was definitely the case. As an Alliance member, Christian knew that, should he retain a WWF branded title, he would be safe whatever the outcome. He opened the PPV with a title defence against one of the most popular WWF veterans, AL SNOW. In a back and forth contest, the European Champion finally hit the Unprettier to retain the gold and guarantee himself a job tomorrow. The relief on Christian’s face was clear whereas Al Snow would have a nervous wait; he needed a WWF victory later tonight to secure his job.
Tajiri (w/Torrie Wilson) vs. William Regal
One of the features of the Invasion from the WCW/ECW Alliance has been the defections of several WWF superstars - some disillusioned with life in the WWF, others through previous loyalties – to the opposition. In the second match of the evening, the former WWF Commissioner, WILLIAM REGAL would go one on one with his former protégé, TAJIRI. The ‘Japanese Buzzsaw’ remained loyal to the WWF despite the defection of Regal and quickly became a crowd favourite. Accompanied by his girlfriend, TORRIE WILSON, herself a defector from WCW to the WWF, Tajiri, the WCW Cruiserweight Champion, was out to defeat his mentor in a non-title contest. However, things didn’t go to plan; Regal hit a Regal Powerbomb to get the 3-count and revenge on Tajiri for his failure to follow him to the Alliance. After the match, as a farewell gift, Regal hits the Powerbomb once more before also hitting the same move on Torrie. A despicable move from a despicable man but Regal didn’t care a jot as he walked away from the ring looking smug.
TITLE UNIFICATION MATCH: US Champion Edge vs. IC Champion Test
Up next was the first ‘unification’ match which would unify two titles and guarantee the winner, as well as two titles, a place in the new regime regardless of the winner of the main event. In a quirk of fate, the Alliance was represented in the match by WWF Intercontinental Champion TEST whereas the WWF’s representative would be WCW United States Champion, EDGE. Both men have been on a huge roll in 2001 and their singles careers appear to be rocketing skywards – but only one of them could guarantee his job here tonight in this match. In a terrific contest, both men traded their very best and hit several near falls before Edge surprised Test with a Spear that got him the win and made him the US and Intercontinental Champion. Whichever side won the main event, Edge was now guaranteed to be their champion – US or Intercontinental – whilst the other title would be dissolved.
TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS UNIFICATION STEEL CAGE MATCH: Dudley Boys vs. Hardy Boys
Following that ‘unification’ of the titles, we had another one; this time for the WCW and WWF Tag Team Championships. However, this one would be contested inside a Steel Cage as long time foes, THE DUDLEY BOYS, Bubba Ray and D-Von, would defend their WCW Tag Team Championships against the WWF Tag Team Champions, Matt and Jeff, THE HARDY BOYS – with their title also on the line. A brutal contest was livened up further by the presence of STACY KEIBLER at ringside whose antics distracted WCW referee Nick Patrick enough to allow her chance to slide a table into the ring – the main ammunition of those damn Dudleys. However, the big twist came when one of the Hardys, Matt, managed to escape the cage and put them within touching distance of the win – if both men escaped, they would win the match. However, with Jeff now all alone inside the cage with both Dudleys, some speculated that this increased their chances of getting a pinfall on Jeff. The Dudleys looked set to take advantage as Matt encouraged his brother to make the escape until Jeff managed to counter and give himself the chance to climb out. With the pro-WWF crowd cheering him all the way, Jeff reached the top of the cage with both Dudleys down and out and a Hardy win seemed certain – until Jeff noticed D-Von sprawled over the table. His sense of entertainment took over, he stood up on top of the cage and – to the dismay of Matt – went for a Swanton Bomb to D-Von. However, D-Von rolled away and the Dudleys took advantage to get the pinfall as Matt tried desperately to get back in time but failed. A devastated Matt had to watch on as Jeff was stretchered out and the Dudleys escaped with both titles and job security.
IMMUNITY BATTLE ROYALE:
With excitement building further and further, there was another chance for WWF, WCW and ECW members to secure their safety when the “Immunity Battle Royale” followed. The premise was simple; be the last man standing in the ring and you would keep your job whatever happened in the main event. Before the match, TEST, angry at his loss to Edge earlier, attacked SCOTTY 2 HOTTY and took his place in the Battle Royale. With men like THE APA, DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE, LANCE STORM ALBERT, THE HURRICANE, BILLY GUNN and TOMMY DREAMER also in the ring, to name a few, the action was intense from the start. A shock followed when former WWF superstar and sacked Alliance superstar, TAZZ made his return to the disgust of PAUL HEYMAN on commentary. In the end though, it came down to two: Test and Billy Gunn. Test managed to hit the Big Boot that knocked Gunn over the top rope and it meant that Test would be guaranteed a place in the company – Alliance or WWF – after all, a year of immunity guaranteed.
WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP SIX PACK CHALLENGE:
The penultimate match of the evening would crown a new Women’s Champion, whether it be an Alliance or WWF one, ready for the new era. With the title vacant since the Summer, a new champion was needed so LITA, JACQUELINE and the inexperienced TRISH STRATUS would represent WWF, IVORY, MIGHTY MOLLY and the debuting JAZZ, last seen fighting the men in ECW, would represent the Alliance. Lita seemed set for the victory when she floored Ivory but Trish, knocked her over the ropes before hitting a Stratusfaction Bulldog on Ivory to stun the world by winning the title.
WINNER TAKE ALL: Team WWF vs. Team Alliance
And so it was time for the main event; a traditional 10-man Survivor Series elimination match where the winning team, Team WWF or Team Alliance, would ensure that their company would survive whilst the losing company would disband and die forever. Representing VINCE McMAHON and the WWF would be current WCW World Champion THE ROCK, CHRIS JERICHO, the ‘Brothers of Desctruction’ KANE and THE UNDERTAKER and finally, the giant BIG SHOW. For the Alliance, SHANE McMAHON would join the action whilst STEPHANIE McMAHON would watch ringside. Joining Shane would be Olympic gold medal winner and former WWF superstar KURT ANGLE, the man who first invaded the WWF at the King of the Ring BOOKER T, WWF Hardcore Champion ROB VAN DAM and finally, the current WWF Champion, the man who sold his soul at WrestleMania X7 and then again at the Invasion PPV, STONE COLD STEVE AUSTIN. With rumours of Austin being in cahoots with Vince McMahon swirling, these were quickly put to bed as Austin went all out to destroy the WWF. Indeed, the Alliance made the first decisive strike when Big Show was hit with four finishers and eliminated first. However, a jubilant Shane McMahon was caught out celebrating too much and he followed after being hit with a series of finishers himself. At 4 on 4, things were still equal but a massive momentum swing was to follow as first Kane, eliminated by RVD, and then Undertaker, eliminated by Angle after a Stunner from Austin, left the WWF down to 2 men against the Alliance’s 4. With Rock and Jericho remaining, their recent problems had to be put behind them and they were, initially, as first Booker T was taken out by Rock and then RVD by Jericho to even things up once more. Down to two on each side, the WWF momentum continued when Kurt Angle surprised everybody by tapping out to the Sharpshooter from the Rock and suddenly, WWF had the advantage. Would Austin give it up and kill the WCW/ECW Alliance? No. He fought valiantly against the combined threat of Rock and Jericho and then managed to roll up Y2J to even it up as a singles match. Now, the problems between Jericho and Rock resurfaced as Jericho, fuelled by his ego, attacked Rock and left him down and out on the mat to the dismay of all the fans at ringside. When Rock kicked out, Jericho seemed to be going back to help Austin but thankfully the Undertaker reappeared to push Jericho back.
So, Austin for the Alliance, Rock for the WWF; a storied rivalry but which man would manage to outlast the other and save his company. Battle ensued, Stunners, Rock Bottoms and People’s Elbows flew but neither man could strike the decisive blow. As Austin built up for a Stunner to end it all, Kurt Angle came rushing out to seemingly help him … but then crashed the WWF Championship into the back of Austin’s head! Angle had delivered the momentum shift, had he screwed the Alliance at the last moment? Rock hit the Rock Bottom and the crowd counted along … 1 … 2 … 3! WWF survives! The Alliance dies! A heroic performance from The Rock and a timely intervention from Kurt Angle whose allegiance seems to be back with Vince McMahon and the WWF. As the celebrations ensued, Vince celebrated but for Shane, Stephanie and Heyman, their world had collapsed. The Invasion had failed.
BUT WHAT NOW … ?
MONDAY NIGHT RAW
PREVIEW | Monday November 19, 2001 | Charlotte, NC
After an astonishing Survivor Series, what will happen tonight on Monday Night RAW? With the WWF victorious over the invading Alliance, how will the new era kick off here tonight in North Carolina? What changes will we see? Find out tonight on RAW!
VINCE McMAHON TO OPEN THE SHOW
We already know that the show will open with the Chairman of the WWF, Vince McMahon, out to address the demise of the Alliance, his son and his daughter and the state of the World Wrestling Federation. Mr. McMahon is bound to be crowing after vanquishing the threat to his company and has already intimated that tonight will see some shocks and surprises as he seeks to punish those who fought against him. Nobody really knows how Mr. McMahon will react tonight but with several issues to be addressed – the WWF Championship, the angry WWF Commissioner Mick Foley, his ungrateful children and upcoming Vengeance PPV to name a few – it promises to be an unmissable night of action.
WHO IS THE WWF CHAMPION?
Heading into Survivor Series, the WWF Championship was in enemy hands as WCW/ECW Alliance member Stone Cold Steve Austin proudly carried it over his shoulder. Unfortunately for Austin, his job is now in jeopardy; the Alliance is no more and his title reign appears to be under consideration. With so many rumours swirling – Will Austin forfeit the title and leave wrestling for good? Will Mr. McMahon strip him of the title? Will The Rock’s win at Survivor Series and WCW Championship status mean he is handed the title? – nobody really knows what the current state of the title is. Nobody has seen or heard from Austin since he left the arena last night, it is, as yet, unclear whether he will show up tonight or even ever again in a WWF ring. The only way to find out is to watch RAW tonight!
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE ALLIANCE SUPERSTARS?
With their defeat last night, the superstars of the WCW/ECW Alliance now find their positions under threat. In a WWF.com exclusive last night, Mr. McMahon announced that he now had their plight in his control – he could choose to take on their contracts or squash them. However, he did appear to suggest that any Alliance member was welcome to make their case tonight on RAW so we could see some of them show up. Will any of them appear? Or will the Alliance simply disappear out of the WWF picture for good? Find out tonight on RAW.
RVD TO DEFEND HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP; HARDY TENSION?
One WCW/ECW Alliance member guaranteed on the show tonight is Rob Van Dam, the WWF Hardcore Champion. It has been announced in advance that RVD will defend the Hardcore Championship tonight in a Hardcore Triple Threat Match – against both of the Hardy Boys, Matt and Jeff. It remains to be seen what will happen to RVD should he lose the title tonight and whether that would put his place in the WWF under threat but what is certain is that there is tension between Matt Hardy and his brother, Jeff. After Jeff’s mistake in the Tag Team Championship match at Survivor Series, Matt appeared angry and upset that his brother would put their jobs in jeopardy. Luckily, the WWF won and they kept their jobs but it could have worked out very differently. Will the Hardys patch up their differences tonight? Or will they, particularly with a title on the line, implode instead?
RETRIBUTION FOR SCOTTY 2 HOTTY?
Another man who is thanking his lucky stars that WWF won last night is Scotty 2 Hotty. His place was in jeopardy after he was denied a shot at the “Immunity Battle Royale” when eventual winner, Test, attacked him backstage. Test, a WCW/ECW Alliance member, now has one year of job security and will be on RAW tonight. A match has been made – it will be Test up against Scotty and the chance for the ‘Master of the Worm’ to take revenge.
CONFIRMED:
- Vince McMahon to open the show
- Hardcore Title Triple Threat: RVD (c) vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy
- Scotty 2 Hotty vs. Test
WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION
November 18, 2001
*** ROSTER ***
WWF CHAMPION
STONE COLD STEVE AUSTIN
Defeated Kurt Angle on RAW, 8/10/01
WCW WORLD CHAMPION
THE ROCK
Defeated Chris Jericho on RAW, 5/11/01
WWF INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION
EDGE
Defeated Test at Survivor Series, 18/11/01
WWF HARDCORE CHAMPION
ROB VAN DAM
Defeated Kurt Angle on RAW, 10/9/01
WWF EUROPEAN CHAMPION
CHRISTIAN
Defeated Bradshaw on SMACKDOWN, 1/11/01
ALBERT | AL SNOW | BIG SHOW | “THE ONE” BILLY GUNN | BRADSHAW | BUBBA RAY DUDLEY | CHRIS JERICHO | CHUCK PALUMBO | CRASH HOLLY | D’VON DUDLEY | EDDIE GUERRERO (inactive) | FAAROOQ | FUNAKI | HARDCORE HOLLY | JEFF HARDY | KANE | KURT ANGLE | MATT HARDY | PERRY SATURN | REY MYSTERIO (yet to debut) | SCOTTY 2 HOTTY | SPIKE DUDLEY | TAJIRI | TAZZ | TEST | TRIPLE H (inactive) | THE UNDERTAKER | X-PAC
ECW/WCW ALLIANCE SUPERSTARS (futures yet to be determined)
BILLY KIDMAN | BOOKER T | DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE | THE HURRICANE | LANCE STORM | RAVEN | RHYNO | TOMMY DREAMER | WILLIAM REGAL
WWF UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS
DUDLEY BOYS
Defeated Hardy Boys at Survivor Series, 18/11/01
APA (Faarooq & Bradshaw) | BILLY GUNN & CHUCK PALUMBO | CRASH & HARDCORE HOLLY | HARDY BOYS (Matt & Jeff Hardy)
WWF WOMENS CHAMPION
TRISH STRATUS
Defeated Ivory, Jacqueline, Jazz, Lita & Molly Holly at Survivor Series, 18/11/01
IVORY | JACQUELINE | JAZZ | LITA | MOLLY HOLLY | TORRIE WILSON
OTHER ON-SCREEN FIGURES
CHAIRMAN OF THE WWF
VINCE McMAHON
C.O.O OF THE WWF
LINDA McMAHON
COMMENTARY TEAM
JIM ROSS | MICHAEL COLE | MICHAEL P.S. HAYES
ANNOUNCERS
HOWARD FINKEL | LILIAN GARCIA
SURVIVOR SERIES 2001
RESULTS
After months of battles, it was a memorable night for Vince McMahon and the World Wrestling Federation as they finally overcame the threat of the WCW/ECW Alliance to ‘survive’ the Invasion – and establish themselves as the true kings of the wrestling world. Since the early part of the Summer, the WCW/ECW Alliance, led by Shane McMahon, his sister Stephanie and the ECW leader Paul Heyman, have invaded the hallowed ground of the WWF with one intention – to kill off the WWF. For months, the momentum has swung back and forth but now, thanks to one victory in tonight’s main event, the WWF lives … and WCW and ECW die.
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP: Christian (c) vs. Al Snow
However, there were other matches on the PPV that were just as important. With livelihoods potentially at stake, many superstars knew that victory in their matches could either guarantee – or increase their chances, at least – of retaining their jobs regardless of the outcome of the main event. In the case of CHRISTIAN, the WWF European Champion, this was definitely the case. As an Alliance member, Christian knew that, should he retain a WWF branded title, he would be safe whatever the outcome. He opened the PPV with a title defence against one of the most popular WWF veterans, AL SNOW. In a back and forth contest, the European Champion finally hit the Unprettier to retain the gold and guarantee himself a job tomorrow. The relief on Christian’s face was clear whereas Al Snow would have a nervous wait; he needed a WWF victory later tonight to secure his job.
Tajiri (w/Torrie Wilson) vs. William Regal
One of the features of the Invasion from the WCW/ECW Alliance has been the defections of several WWF superstars - some disillusioned with life in the WWF, others through previous loyalties – to the opposition. In the second match of the evening, the former WWF Commissioner, WILLIAM REGAL would go one on one with his former protégé, TAJIRI. The ‘Japanese Buzzsaw’ remained loyal to the WWF despite the defection of Regal and quickly became a crowd favourite. Accompanied by his girlfriend, TORRIE WILSON, herself a defector from WCW to the WWF, Tajiri, the WCW Cruiserweight Champion, was out to defeat his mentor in a non-title contest. However, things didn’t go to plan; Regal hit a Regal Powerbomb to get the 3-count and revenge on Tajiri for his failure to follow him to the Alliance. After the match, as a farewell gift, Regal hits the Powerbomb once more before also hitting the same move on Torrie. A despicable move from a despicable man but Regal didn’t care a jot as he walked away from the ring looking smug.
TITLE UNIFICATION MATCH: US Champion Edge vs. IC Champion Test
Up next was the first ‘unification’ match which would unify two titles and guarantee the winner, as well as two titles, a place in the new regime regardless of the winner of the main event. In a quirk of fate, the Alliance was represented in the match by WWF Intercontinental Champion TEST whereas the WWF’s representative would be WCW United States Champion, EDGE. Both men have been on a huge roll in 2001 and their singles careers appear to be rocketing skywards – but only one of them could guarantee his job here tonight in this match. In a terrific contest, both men traded their very best and hit several near falls before Edge surprised Test with a Spear that got him the win and made him the US and Intercontinental Champion. Whichever side won the main event, Edge was now guaranteed to be their champion – US or Intercontinental – whilst the other title would be dissolved.
TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS UNIFICATION STEEL CAGE MATCH: Dudley Boys vs. Hardy Boys
Following that ‘unification’ of the titles, we had another one; this time for the WCW and WWF Tag Team Championships. However, this one would be contested inside a Steel Cage as long time foes, THE DUDLEY BOYS, Bubba Ray and D-Von, would defend their WCW Tag Team Championships against the WWF Tag Team Champions, Matt and Jeff, THE HARDY BOYS – with their title also on the line. A brutal contest was livened up further by the presence of STACY KEIBLER at ringside whose antics distracted WCW referee Nick Patrick enough to allow her chance to slide a table into the ring – the main ammunition of those damn Dudleys. However, the big twist came when one of the Hardys, Matt, managed to escape the cage and put them within touching distance of the win – if both men escaped, they would win the match. However, with Jeff now all alone inside the cage with both Dudleys, some speculated that this increased their chances of getting a pinfall on Jeff. The Dudleys looked set to take advantage as Matt encouraged his brother to make the escape until Jeff managed to counter and give himself the chance to climb out. With the pro-WWF crowd cheering him all the way, Jeff reached the top of the cage with both Dudleys down and out and a Hardy win seemed certain – until Jeff noticed D-Von sprawled over the table. His sense of entertainment took over, he stood up on top of the cage and – to the dismay of Matt – went for a Swanton Bomb to D-Von. However, D-Von rolled away and the Dudleys took advantage to get the pinfall as Matt tried desperately to get back in time but failed. A devastated Matt had to watch on as Jeff was stretchered out and the Dudleys escaped with both titles and job security.
IMMUNITY BATTLE ROYALE:
With excitement building further and further, there was another chance for WWF, WCW and ECW members to secure their safety when the “Immunity Battle Royale” followed. The premise was simple; be the last man standing in the ring and you would keep your job whatever happened in the main event. Before the match, TEST, angry at his loss to Edge earlier, attacked SCOTTY 2 HOTTY and took his place in the Battle Royale. With men like THE APA, DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE, LANCE STORM ALBERT, THE HURRICANE, BILLY GUNN and TOMMY DREAMER also in the ring, to name a few, the action was intense from the start. A shock followed when former WWF superstar and sacked Alliance superstar, TAZZ made his return to the disgust of PAUL HEYMAN on commentary. In the end though, it came down to two: Test and Billy Gunn. Test managed to hit the Big Boot that knocked Gunn over the top rope and it meant that Test would be guaranteed a place in the company – Alliance or WWF – after all, a year of immunity guaranteed.
WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP SIX PACK CHALLENGE:
The penultimate match of the evening would crown a new Women’s Champion, whether it be an Alliance or WWF one, ready for the new era. With the title vacant since the Summer, a new champion was needed so LITA, JACQUELINE and the inexperienced TRISH STRATUS would represent WWF, IVORY, MIGHTY MOLLY and the debuting JAZZ, last seen fighting the men in ECW, would represent the Alliance. Lita seemed set for the victory when she floored Ivory but Trish, knocked her over the ropes before hitting a Stratusfaction Bulldog on Ivory to stun the world by winning the title.
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WINNER TAKE ALL: Team WWF vs. Team Alliance
And so it was time for the main event; a traditional 10-man Survivor Series elimination match where the winning team, Team WWF or Team Alliance, would ensure that their company would survive whilst the losing company would disband and die forever. Representing VINCE McMAHON and the WWF would be current WCW World Champion THE ROCK, CHRIS JERICHO, the ‘Brothers of Desctruction’ KANE and THE UNDERTAKER and finally, the giant BIG SHOW. For the Alliance, SHANE McMAHON would join the action whilst STEPHANIE McMAHON would watch ringside. Joining Shane would be Olympic gold medal winner and former WWF superstar KURT ANGLE, the man who first invaded the WWF at the King of the Ring BOOKER T, WWF Hardcore Champion ROB VAN DAM and finally, the current WWF Champion, the man who sold his soul at WrestleMania X7 and then again at the Invasion PPV, STONE COLD STEVE AUSTIN. With rumours of Austin being in cahoots with Vince McMahon swirling, these were quickly put to bed as Austin went all out to destroy the WWF. Indeed, the Alliance made the first decisive strike when Big Show was hit with four finishers and eliminated first. However, a jubilant Shane McMahon was caught out celebrating too much and he followed after being hit with a series of finishers himself. At 4 on 4, things were still equal but a massive momentum swing was to follow as first Kane, eliminated by RVD, and then Undertaker, eliminated by Angle after a Stunner from Austin, left the WWF down to 2 men against the Alliance’s 4. With Rock and Jericho remaining, their recent problems had to be put behind them and they were, initially, as first Booker T was taken out by Rock and then RVD by Jericho to even things up once more. Down to two on each side, the WWF momentum continued when Kurt Angle surprised everybody by tapping out to the Sharpshooter from the Rock and suddenly, WWF had the advantage. Would Austin give it up and kill the WCW/ECW Alliance? No. He fought valiantly against the combined threat of Rock and Jericho and then managed to roll up Y2J to even it up as a singles match. Now, the problems between Jericho and Rock resurfaced as Jericho, fuelled by his ego, attacked Rock and left him down and out on the mat to the dismay of all the fans at ringside. When Rock kicked out, Jericho seemed to be going back to help Austin but thankfully the Undertaker reappeared to push Jericho back.
So, Austin for the Alliance, Rock for the WWF; a storied rivalry but which man would manage to outlast the other and save his company. Battle ensued, Stunners, Rock Bottoms and People’s Elbows flew but neither man could strike the decisive blow. As Austin built up for a Stunner to end it all, Kurt Angle came rushing out to seemingly help him … but then crashed the WWF Championship into the back of Austin’s head! Angle had delivered the momentum shift, had he screwed the Alliance at the last moment? Rock hit the Rock Bottom and the crowd counted along … 1 … 2 … 3! WWF survives! The Alliance dies! A heroic performance from The Rock and a timely intervention from Kurt Angle whose allegiance seems to be back with Vince McMahon and the WWF. As the celebrations ensued, Vince celebrated but for Shane, Stephanie and Heyman, their world had collapsed. The Invasion had failed.
BUT WHAT NOW … ?
MONDAY NIGHT RAW
PREVIEW | Monday November 19, 2001 | Charlotte, NC
After an astonishing Survivor Series, what will happen tonight on Monday Night RAW? With the WWF victorious over the invading Alliance, how will the new era kick off here tonight in North Carolina? What changes will we see? Find out tonight on RAW!
VINCE McMAHON TO OPEN THE SHOW
We already know that the show will open with the Chairman of the WWF, Vince McMahon, out to address the demise of the Alliance, his son and his daughter and the state of the World Wrestling Federation. Mr. McMahon is bound to be crowing after vanquishing the threat to his company and has already intimated that tonight will see some shocks and surprises as he seeks to punish those who fought against him. Nobody really knows how Mr. McMahon will react tonight but with several issues to be addressed – the WWF Championship, the angry WWF Commissioner Mick Foley, his ungrateful children and upcoming Vengeance PPV to name a few – it promises to be an unmissable night of action.
WHO IS THE WWF CHAMPION?
Heading into Survivor Series, the WWF Championship was in enemy hands as WCW/ECW Alliance member Stone Cold Steve Austin proudly carried it over his shoulder. Unfortunately for Austin, his job is now in jeopardy; the Alliance is no more and his title reign appears to be under consideration. With so many rumours swirling – Will Austin forfeit the title and leave wrestling for good? Will Mr. McMahon strip him of the title? Will The Rock’s win at Survivor Series and WCW Championship status mean he is handed the title? – nobody really knows what the current state of the title is. Nobody has seen or heard from Austin since he left the arena last night, it is, as yet, unclear whether he will show up tonight or even ever again in a WWF ring. The only way to find out is to watch RAW tonight!
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE ALLIANCE SUPERSTARS?
With their defeat last night, the superstars of the WCW/ECW Alliance now find their positions under threat. In a WWF.com exclusive last night, Mr. McMahon announced that he now had their plight in his control – he could choose to take on their contracts or squash them. However, he did appear to suggest that any Alliance member was welcome to make their case tonight on RAW so we could see some of them show up. Will any of them appear? Or will the Alliance simply disappear out of the WWF picture for good? Find out tonight on RAW.
RVD TO DEFEND HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP; HARDY TENSION?
One WCW/ECW Alliance member guaranteed on the show tonight is Rob Van Dam, the WWF Hardcore Champion. It has been announced in advance that RVD will defend the Hardcore Championship tonight in a Hardcore Triple Threat Match – against both of the Hardy Boys, Matt and Jeff. It remains to be seen what will happen to RVD should he lose the title tonight and whether that would put his place in the WWF under threat but what is certain is that there is tension between Matt Hardy and his brother, Jeff. After Jeff’s mistake in the Tag Team Championship match at Survivor Series, Matt appeared angry and upset that his brother would put their jobs in jeopardy. Luckily, the WWF won and they kept their jobs but it could have worked out very differently. Will the Hardys patch up their differences tonight? Or will they, particularly with a title on the line, implode instead?
RETRIBUTION FOR SCOTTY 2 HOTTY?
Another man who is thanking his lucky stars that WWF won last night is Scotty 2 Hotty. His place was in jeopardy after he was denied a shot at the “Immunity Battle Royale” when eventual winner, Test, attacked him backstage. Test, a WCW/ECW Alliance member, now has one year of job security and will be on RAW tonight. A match has been made – it will be Test up against Scotty and the chance for the ‘Master of the Worm’ to take revenge.
CONFIRMED:
- Vince McMahon to open the show
- Hardcore Title Triple Threat: RVD (c) vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy
- Scotty 2 Hotty vs. Test
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