WWF 2001: A New Beginning

Darbicus · October 8, 2016

Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.

-Psalms 66:3

In the leadup to Wrestlemania X-7, a great shockwave hit the world of professional wrestling, as AOL Time Warner sold World Championship Wrestling to Vince McMahon for a song. The once mighty competitor brought to their knees by their own failings, Vince now saw himself as God Incarnate of the Wrestling World. The last great titan of a once mighty battle. In his pride, he sought the ultimate victory: to force his once-nemesis Ted Turner to sign the contract handing him control of WCW on the Showcase of the Immortals.

Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

- Proverbs 16:18

That changed the Monday Night before Wrestlemania, as Vince found himself staring into the eyes of his own flesh and blood, Shane McMahon, having swooped in and stolen his great prize right out from under him. Vince promised retribution at Wrestlemania, but alas he would not achieve it. As we lay the scene out, Vince has still defeated his enemy, but his progeny remains a thorn in his side. So consumed with his plight that he has ignored that his old nemesis, Stone Cold Steve Austin, cleanly regained the WWF Title that very same night. However, soon things will happen that he cannot ignore. Soon things will happen that will change his company forever. Things Fall Apart, and the Center Cannot Hold.

A sound of battle is in the land, and of great destruction.

- Jeremiah 50:22

WWF 2001: A New Beginning

Darbicus · October 8, 2016

Some ground rules:

1) This uses the Death of WCW, but I have rewound the clock a month to the beginning of April 2001. Wrestlemania X-7 happened as planned, but there was no Steve Austin heel turn. The Two Man Power Trip is not a thing in this universe.

2) All WCW guys have been removed from the roster. They will be resigned as necessary.

3) I've adjusted some of the months some guys are out downwards, but no one is immediately available who wasn't already available.

4) This is inspired at the start by Adam Blompied's Invasion rebooking, so keep that in mind.

Darbicus · October 9, 2016

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This week on Monday Night Raw. The fallout from Wrestlemania X-7 will hit, as the NEW WWF Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin will be in attendance live from Houston Texas and the Compaq Center. He will undoubtedly be interested in the main event of the evening, as former WWF Champion The Rock will go for the #1 contendership against the CEO of Deadman INC, The Undertaker.

Also both Vince and Shane McMahon will be in attendance, following their hellacious battle with one another. How will the Chairman react to his son, the new owner of his arch-rival company? Tune in live on the NEW TNN to find out.

<div style="text-align:center;">#1 Contenders Match for the WWF Title

The Rock vs. The Undertaker

Edge, Christian & Kurt Angle vs. The Dudley Boyz & Chris Benoit

WWF European Title Match

Eddie Guerrero © vs. Test

Non-Title Match

Chris Jericho vs. X-Pac

The Hardy Boyz vs. The Holly's

WWF Hardcore Title Match

Kane © vs. The Goodfather</div>

lukess11 · October 9, 2016

#1 Contenders Match for the WWF Title

The Rock vs. The Undertaker

Edge, Christian & Kurt Angle vs. The Dudley Boyz & Chris Benoit

WWF European Title Match

Eddie Guerrero © vs. Test

Non-Title Match

Chris Jericho vs. X-Pac

The Hardy Boyz vs. The Holly's

WWF Hardcore Title Match

Kane © vs. The Goodfather

Warhawk8492 · October 9, 2016

#1 Contenders Match for the WWF Title

The Rock vs. The Undertaker

Edge, Christian & Kurt Angle vs. The Dudley Boyz & Chris Benoit

WWF European Title Match

Eddie Guerrero © vs. Test

Non-Title Match

Chris Jericho vs. X-Pac

The Hardy Boyz vs. The Holly's

WWF Hardcore Title Match

Kane © vs. The Goodfather

packerman120 · October 9, 2016

#1 Contenders Match for the WWF Title

The Rock vs. The Undertaker

Edge, Christian & Kurt Angle vs. The Dudley Boyz & Chris Benoit

WWF European Title Match

Eddie Guerrero © vs. Test

Non-Title Match

Chris Jericho vs. X-Pac

The Hardy Boyz vs. The Holly's

WWF Hardcore Title Match

Kane © vs. The Goodfather

Beejus · October 9, 2016

Undertaker - Rocky is likely off to film soon, so Taker moves into contention.

Team ECK - I look for the fourth part of this group to make himself seen.

Eddy Guerrero - Latino Heat keeps moving up.

Chris Jericho - No X-Pac heat here.

Hardy Boyz - Much higher on the totem pole.

Kane - If the RTC were still a viable group, then I wouldn't mind seeing them get the Hardcore belt, but they're not.

Darbicus · October 9, 2016

<div style="text-align:center;">http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/logopedia/images/b/be/120697ss_sm2.PNG/revision/latest?cb=20120329175625 Monday Night Raw Week 1, April 2001 Houston, TX</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42758" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>We are welcomed in to Monday Night Raw by Jim Ross and Paul Heyman for what promises to be an historic night, the first Monday Night Raw unopposed by their competition in almost six years. They run down the brief card tonight, including a #1 contenders match for the WWF Title as the former champion The Rock battles The Deadman, The Undertaker. They're run down is interrupted by "No Chance in Hell" as Vince McMahon comes sauntering out to the ring. Ross notes that for a man who is as beaten and bloodied as McMahon is, he certainly is walking with a lot of swagger. Heyman reminds JR that, no matter what, Vince is still the boss and he can afford to have that kind of swagger. Ross mentions the beating Vince took from his own son, and the new owner of WCW, Shane, last night, including the role his wife played in the beatdown too. Vince gets in the ring, with "asshole" chants playing throughout the arena. Vince: "You can call me what you will. Call me an asshole, call me a son of a bitch. And quite frankly I may deserve those titles to some degree, but there is one thing you have to call me after last week...a winner." "Now, some of you may be saying to yourself..." The chanting grows louder, throwing Vince off his game for a moment. "As I was saying...some of you may be asking yourselves why I call myself a winner after what my own son Shane did to me last night." (loud pop from the crowd). "Well the reality of the situation is that, yes, I was beaten fair and square by Shane last night. But you see...McMahon's don't get lost in the minutiae of just one battle. McMahons don't get distracted by the day to day rigors of running a multi-national corporation. We might lose a battle here or there...but at the end of the day...we always win the war! And that, ladies and gentlemen, is exactly what has happened. If you viewers at home flip your channel to TNT for a brief moment, what will you see? Not the exciting action of Billy Kidman and Rey Misterio! Not the ability of Booker T or Diamond Dallas Page! Not the legends of Sting, Hulk Hogan or Ric Flair...no you will see none of those things. Because I vanquished them! I took them from you! Me! Vincent Kennedy McMahon! I crushed WCW...beneath my heel like an ant on the sidewalk. I kicked Ted Turner's ass back to Atlanta, just like I kicked the ass of the federal government! McMahon's win the war...we conquer everything we see...we..." Vince is interrupted by "Here Comes the Money", as Shane O' Mac comes out onto the stage. He looks a little worse for the wear as well after last night, a big bandage over his right eye from a cut he had sustained the night before. Vince sneers at his progeny, before Shane cuts the music. Shane: "You know Dad, it's funny you say that McMahon's win the war and McMahons kick people's asses. That certainly is true...you just didn't get the right McMahon in your idea. Because last night, it was me kicking your ass, all over the Astrodome." Vince: "Like I said...just a minor battle in a war that's now..." Shane: "That's the other thing Dad. See, I know you think that this war between WCW and WWF is over and done with. But nothing could be further from the truth. I admit, it's going to take some time to get all of our ducks in a row. But when we do, WCW is going to be back to kick your ass all over again Vince." Vince: "Really? What are you going to do? Beat me down with Big Poppa Pump? Or maybe Buff Bagwell? WCW might as well be dead and buried Shane. Just like when I'm through with you, you'll wish you were dead and buried. In fact, there's only one company in sports entertainment now...and that's the World Wrestling Federation!" "Similarly, Shane. In theory, you are my son, but in reality...I have only one real son..." Shane looks at him strangely, when he is suddenly blindsided from behind by his brother-in-law, Triple H. Triple H puts the boots to Shane as Vince slowly comes from the ring, surveying the assault. Eventually Triple H delivers a Pedigree on top of the steel stage. Vince stands over his unconscious son, looking down on him with disdain. Vince: "Like I said. I have only one real son...The Game TRIPLE H! As far as you're concerned...YOU'RE DEAD TO ME!" Jim ROss is apalled by the words of VInce McMahon as we cut to commercial. Coming back we see Vince and Triple H, along with Hunter's wife Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley. Vince pats Hunter on the back, telling him that he has been a loyal and faithful son to him. So much so...that he wants to give him a father/son gift. He can't cancel the #1 contenders main event tonight, but he can change it. He adds Triple H to the match between The Rock and The Undertaker tonight, making it a triple threat match for a title shot at Backlash.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42758" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Match #1: The Hardy Boyz w/Lita vs. Hardcore & Crash Holly w/Molly Holly</div> With the Hardy Boyz worse for wear after the brutal TLC match for the tag team championship the night before, the cousins Holly thought this might be an opportune time to score a huge upset victory. And in the early going it appeared that might happen. Hardcore and Crash isolated Jeff for most of the match and kept the daredevil grounded for much of the match, with Matt forced to watch on the outside. However a timely distraction by Lita as she started mixing words with Molly Holly caused Jeff to counter Crash and tag in Matt. The Hardy's proceeded to rally together, and Jeff eventually finished off the lightheavyweight champion with a Swanton Bomb. Winners by Pinfall: The Hardy Boyz Backstage we see Steven Richards and the Right to Censor looking despondant. Richards tells them all that, though their cause has taken a hit in recent weeks, including a devastating loss at Wrestlemania. But tonight, their righteous cause will get right back on track, as the wholesome Goodfather will lower himself to engage in deplorable means, to lift up the WWF Hardcore Championship from the mire and depravity in which it sits, to bring wholesome family values back to the World Wrestling Federation.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42758" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Match #2: WWF Hardcore Title Match Kane © vs. The Goodfather w/Ivory</div> Kane's victory for the WWF Hardcore Title the night before was certainly a wild affair. If The Goodfather thought he was going to take advantage of the situation, though, then he was sorely mistaken. Kane made mincemeat of the Right to Censor member, hardly having to use any weapons in order to finish off his opponent. Kane wins the match with a devastating chokeslam in rather quick fashion. Winner by Pinfall and still Hardcore Champion: Kane</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42758" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>After the match, though, Kane was blindsided by Rhyno. Surprisingly enough Rhyno didn't come armed with a referee, merely with himself. The two behemoths battled each other tooth and nail, but Kane eventually ate a Gore from the Manbeast, as Rhyno stood tall over the champion. We cut to backstage, as we see Stone Cold Steve Austin walking into the arena, the WWF Title over his shoulder.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42758" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The WWF Rewind airs, showing us some highlights from the WWF Championship match the night before between Stone Cold and The Rock. It was a hard fought contest between both men, as each one kicked out of the other's finisher more often than not. Eventually it took a 4th Stunner for Austin to finally put The Rock down for a 1-2-3. After the match, we see the two giants of the industry shaking hands as a sign of respect. We cut back to ringside as Stone Cold's music hits and the crowd erupts. Austin salutes the crowd in his usual fashion, grabbing a microphone from ringside as Ross and Heyman simply marvel at the reaction that he's gotten. Austin: If you think that's the best damn reaction Stone Cold Steve Austin has ever gotten, gimme a hell yeah! The crowd responds in kind. Austin: If you think, that Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock put each other through hell last night for this WWF Title, gimme another hell yeah! Again. Austin: You damn right I went through hell. But I'd do it all again just to get my hands on this belt right here. This belt means one thing...that I am beyond a shadow of a doubt the best in the entire damn business and taint nobody who can say any different! I'll give you all the credit in the world Rock. You came out there, fought like a man, and gave an ass-whooping just as good as I can. There aren't a lot of people, I'd say this to but I will say it to you after last night. Rock...I respect you. And as far as tonight's #1 contender's match goes...normally Stone Cold wouldn't really give a damn who he's gotta put up with...but I gotta admit a small part of me is itching for another fight with you Rocky...so I'll say... Austin is cut off by Limp Bizkit, as The Undertaker casually strolls out of the back, a look of disdain on his face. Austin can only watch as Taker gets in the ring, as the commentators watch what the Deadman does. Undertaker: Now I know, you were gone for a while Steve, and I know you may have forgotten a few things. But I didn't think you were so out of the loop as to disrespect me. I've been in the World Wrestling Federation longer than both of you....I've done everything and beaten everyone...including both of you. You won't have to worry about facing Rock at Backlash...because you'll be going up against the Big Dog of the Yard...and I'll be here to make you famous all over again. Austin: You want me to respect you, just because you've been here and done that. That don't fly with me Deadman. Now I'll admit, I have forgotten a few things since I was gone...but the last thing I remember was seeing you as some kind of Prince of Darkness or something right? Take those stupid sunglasses off while I'm talking to you son... Taker does as he is told, but the anger is obvious in his face. Austin: You were...the Phenom. The Lord of the Darkside and all this other title you want to call yourself. But right now, all I can say for certain is that not only don't I respect you...but you ain't scaring anybody with that punk-ass biker crap... And by the way...next time...don't interrupt me... Austin suddenly strikes, kicking Taker in the gut and hitting him with a Stunner. The crowd pops as he grabs a beer and celebrates, and Taker simply slinks out of the ring.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42758" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Match #3: Non-Title Match Chris Jericho vs. X-Pac</div> Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho, fresh off his title defense over William Regal, was facing game competition in the leader of X-Factor. X-Pac and Jericho were evenly matched throughout, but it soon became apparent that Jericho was going to get the upper hand over the veteran. Things went south, however, as Jericho was setting up X-Pac for the Lionsault. As he turned to fly off the middle rope, Jericho saw William Regal running down to ringside. Regal stood at ringside, and he and Jericho jawed back and forth with one another. Y2J turned around a few moments later and walked right into an X-Factor facebuster from X-Pac, who then rolled over Jericho and got the surprise 1-2-3. Winner by pinfall: X-Pac After the commercial break, we cut back to the backstage area where Regal and Jericho are fighting it out with one another. The two men are beating each other's brains in as road agents and referees try desperately to separate the two men. Coming back to ringside, we get a recap of Chyna capping off her comeback from injury as she successfully captured the WWF Women's Championship from Ivory. Chyna joins us live via satellite, the Women's title draped over her waist. She cuts a promo, talking about the hard struggle to come back to the WWF and to achieve her lifelong dream of becoming the women's champion, and that she will be ready to defend the title at any opportunity. She thanks the fans for their continued support, and that she will be back in full-time action soon.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42758" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Match #4: WWF European Title Match Eddie Guerrero © vs. Test</div> In a return match from the night previous, Eddie Guerrero defended his newly won European championship against the former champion. And with Guerrero's Radicalz mates nowhere to be seen, Test seemed poised to regain his gold. The big man threw everything he had at the new champion, but Guerrero to JR's surprise managed to keep kicking out. As Test set up for a big boot, Eddie managed to duck out of the way, causing Test to straddle the top rope. Eddie then went on offense, getting the big Canadian down long enough to hit a frogsplash and score the three count. Winner by pinfall and still European Champion: Eddie Guerrero After the match we go backstage to a planning session between Kurt Angle and the tag team champions. While Edge and Christian seem totally stoked about having defeated the Dudleys the night before, Angle seems a bit reluctant to engage with Benoit once again. Angle says it doesn't matter what else happens tonight, all they need to make sure of is that Benoit and Angle stay away from each other.[/i]</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42758" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Match #5: Edge, Christian & Kurt Angle vs. The Dudley Boyz & Chris Benoit</div> Sure enough the gameplan of Team ECK is to isolate the Dudleys and keep the Rabid Wolverine away from the Olympic Gold Medalist as much as possible. The tag champions isolate D-Von for most of the match, but whenever it appears Benoit is close to tagging in, Angle seems to ditch the match as quickly as he can. The end comes after D-Von finally gets a tag to Benoit, who unloads on the tag team champions. Angle runs away from the fight after Christian gets locked in the Crippler Crossface, quickly tapping out to Benoit. Winners by submission: Chris Benoit & The Dudley Boyz Angle is already halfway up the ramp by the time Benoit realizes where he's gone and takes off after him. When we cut back from break, we see Angle running as quickly as he can to a waiting car, Benoit hot on his heels after getting screwed out of a victory the previous night at Wrestlemania. Benoit nearly catches the Olympic Hero, but Angle manages to escape his clutches, leaving Benoit angered. We cut back to Jonathan Coachman, standing by with former WWF Champion The Rock. Rock cuts a promo on both Undertaker and Triple H, saying that after the greatest Wrestlemania of all time, after the greatest Wrestlemania main event of all time, after the greatest Wrestlemania title match of all time, dealing with these two Jabronis is going to be a piece of cake.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42758" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Match #6: Triple Threat Match for the #1 Contendership to the WWF Title The Rock vs. Triple H w/Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley vs. The Undertaker</div> Vince McMahon had obviously set up Triple H to succeed in the triple threat match, coming down to ringside with his son-in-law to try and influence the odds for the match. Indeed, Hunter managed to face off against both Rock and Taker successfully for much of the match, but his chances were undone when Shane McMahon came out from the crowd and attacked his brother-in-law. With the match no disqualification, the referee couldn't do anything to stop it as Shane and Hunter brawled to the back. This left Undertaker and Rock to fight it out, and it appeared Rock had the match won with the Rock Bottom, but the referee had gotten in the way and couldn't count the fall. Rocky went to revive the referee, but Undertaker reached into his tights and grabbed a biker chain, wrapping it around his fist. He drilled Rock in the head with the chain just as the ref was coming to, pinning him and scoring a three count. Winner by pinfall and new #1 Contender: The Undertaker After the match, it would appear that Undertaker was still sour on Austin's remarks from early, as he simply laid into The Rock with soup-bone like lefts and rights, busting open the Great One. He then laid out Rock with a Last Ride in the center of the ring, before grabbing the ring steps and tossing them in. He drills Rock with a Tombstone on the steel ring steps, leaving him lying, as he stares at the camera, speaking to Austin "You should be scared boy..." Fade to black.</div></blockquote>

Darbicus · October 9, 2016

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- The attack by Undertaker on The Rock is meant to put The Rock "on the shelf" for three months, while he films The Scorpion King, an offshoot of his upcoming picture The Mummy Returns.

- X-Pac showed up to Monday Night Raw wasted, and not for the first time either. WWF has apparently decided to change the ways they do things for drug offenders, giving X-Pac a chance to mend his ways by sending him to rehab. There's no word on how this 9 month stint in rehab will affect the careers of Justin Credible and Albert, but obviously the X-Factor stable is likely dead in the water.

- Also dead in the water will be the Right to Censor, as the group is expected to disband soon. Steven Richards may stick around as a character, but the faction will likely be gone within a few weeks.

- WWF has hired several former WCW guys to developmental deals, but so far they are mostly low-end talent guys. No big name main eventers have been approached, and some (like Hogan, Hall, Nash, etc.) are waiting for the end of their Time Warner deals before they talk with McMahon and co.

- However, there has been movement on signing former ECW talents Rob Van Dam and Simon Diamond to deals.

<div style="text-align:center;">Non-Spoiler Match Listing for WWF Smackdown!

Non-Title Match

Triple H vs. Kane

WWF Tag Team Title Match

The Big Show vs. Raven

WWF Light Heavyweight Title Match

Lita vs. Molly Holly vs. Trish Stratus vs. Jacqueline

The Right to Censor vs. The Dudley Boyz, Spike Dudley & Steve Blackman</div>

Warhawk8492 · October 11, 2016

Non-Title Match

Triple H vs. Kane

WWF Tag Team Title Match

The Big Show vs. Raven

WWF Light Heavyweight Title Match

Lita vs. Molly Holly vs. Trish Stratus vs. Jacqueline

The Right to Censor vs. The Dudley Boyz, Spike Dudley & Steve Blackman

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