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SmackDown! kicked off from Fayetteville, NC, with Michael Cole and Jerry "The King" Lawler calling the action. The announce team announced a stellar match that would take place later in the evening. The Gravy Bowl Invitational would feature Trish Stratus defending her Women's Championship against Stacy Keibler in a huge pool of gravy!
But before the crowd could eat up that match, the new co-owner of the World Wrestling Federation, Ric Flair came to the ring. The Nature Boy wished the crowd happy Thanksgiving and said that everyone has something to be thankful for. Flair said he was thankful that he bet on the winning team at Survivor Series. Now, as co-owner of the Federation, Flair said he had huge news. On December 9, the date of the Federation's Vengeance Pay-Per-View, Stone Cold Steve Austin would face The Rock!
Before Flair could go any farthe, Mr. McMahon joined his business partner in the ring. Mr. McMahon said he wanted to extend the opportunity for the fans to thank Kurt Angle. But instead of a round of thanks, only boos could be heard echoing throughout the arena.
Mr. McMahon then turned to Ric Flair and said the idea of Stone Cold facing The Rock at Vengeance was a great idea. On that day, everyone would see which of the two superstars is the better man. But Mr. McMahon said that if he were The Rock, he would love to get his hands on Y2J. And, Mr. McMahon continued, if he were Kurt Angle he would love to get his hands on Kurt Angle. Therfore, Mr. McMahon said that The Rock should face Y2J at Vengeance while Stone Cold could face Kurt Angle. The winner of each match would face off later that seem evening with the victor becoming the undisputed World Champion!
Flair loved the idea, but Vince had more issues he wanted to address. He said he was over the fact that Flair revealed himself as the Federation co-owner live on RAW, but he was not over the fact that he believed Flair knew Stone Cold was in the building that evening. He reminded Flair that when Austin was beating Kurt Angle, he came to the Olympic Hero's aid while the Nature Boy merely watched. Mr. McMahon said that if he and Flair were 50-50 partners, then Flair would have to jump in and help him out as well.
Flair removed his jacket and danced around the ring. He told Mr. McMahon that like he said on RAW, he would be the limousine ridin', jet flyin' business business partner of Mr. McMahon! But, Flair added, Vince would have to learn how to say, "Wooooo!"
Backstage, Coach asked Trish why she would agree to defend her title in a huge bowl of gravy. Trish responded that she wasn't afraid to get nasty and that she would take on anyone in any kind of match.
After the first break of the evening, Test took on Scotty 2 Hotty. Test, who earned a spot in Survivor Series' immunity battle royal by attacking Scotty, used his size to take control of this match early on. A powerful suplex got Test a two-count, but Scotty recovered and hit Test with a dropkick off the middle turnbuckle. He dropped Test with a superkick, hit a bulldog and launched into the WORM! But Test shoved Scotty away with his feet at the last possible second. A stiff Big Boot moments later gave Test the win.
Backstage, Sharmell Sullivan askes Tazz why he was back in the Federation. Tazz said it was simple. Mr. McMahon hired him back because of the way he handled Paul Heyman last week. Tazz said Mr. McMahon hired him back as an announcer and a wrestler. Before he could go any further, Funaki stumbled in laughing hysterically. He mocked Tazz for losing to the "kiss A ss man" on RAW. Tazz smiled and laughed then began pounding Funaki into submission. Big Show stumbled in and told Tazz to pick on someone his own size. Tazz said that Big Show was the size he wears. Big Show told Tazz to try him and Tazz agreed, calling the Big Show "little man" before walking away.
Kurt Angle wished Mr. McMahon happy Thanksgiving in Vince's office. Kurt said that he was upset at all the people in the world who were not thankful for himself, an Olympic champion and a role model for children everywhere. He said they should mostly be thankful for how Kurt saved the Federation at Survivor Series. He thanked Vince for the chance to become a champion at Vengeance. He opened his arms in a hug, but Mr. McMahon just stood with his arms folded and said, "You're welcome." Angle went on to call Austin an ingrate and promised to take him down at Vengeance. Christian knocked on the door and came in bearing a cart loaded with a turkey and all the trimmings. Christian began saying how he was so happy that they all could be together for the holiday in the World Wrestling Federation, but Undertaker came in and caused Christian to scurry away.
Taker said he had something to say to Mr. McMahon in private. Kurt became agitated, saying that Taker should be grateful to him, but Mr. McMahon assured him that he'd be ok and Kurt left the room. Mr. McMahon asked why Taker wasn't at RAW on Monday to celebrate. Take said he was having his own celebration. Taker said that during his 11 years in the Federation, he always had Mr. McMahon's back even though the two often didn't see eye to eye. He ordered Mr. McMahon to explain his relationship with Kurt Angle. He was upset that Vince didn't come to him to make sure the Federation stayed alive after Survivor Series. Mr.McMahon said he had faith in Taker as he had been a main eventer for 11 years. In fact, Mr. McMahon thought Taker should be in a big match that evening on SmackDown! He said that Taker would go one on one with Kurt Angle. Taker asked if Mr. McMahon was sure he wanted to do that to "his boy." Mr. McMahon said Kurt was not his boy, but Taker said he knew better. Mr. McMahon asked why he would make this match if Kurt was in fact his boy. Taker didn't look convinced. He told Mr. McMahon that his boy was going down.
After commercial, Tazz came to the ring to face the Big Show. Big Show began pounding on Tazz before he even got in the ring. Once inside the square circle, Big Show continued to dominate. WIth Tazz in the corner, Show turned his back and started ramming the man from Red Hook. Tazz responded by stepping on the second turnbuckle and slapping on the Tazzmission! Big Show stumbled around the ring with Tazz gripping his throat, finally making his way to the center of the ring. Show fell over backward which caused Tazz to break the hold. Show remained slumped over Tazz and stayed long enough to get a pin.
Back in his office, Mr. McMahon indulged on the Thanksgiving meal with Christian by his side. Kurt broke in and angrily said that he would beat a thank you out of Undertaker that evening. He turned to leave and William Regal entered. Christian got up to get some cider and Regal sat down in his place. Mr. McMahon said he had a favor to ask that wasn't like what he asked Regal to do on Monday. He whispered into Regal's ear. Regal looked astonished and couldn't believe what Mr. McMahon had asked. But he agreed and said he would do the task bloody well.
Kurt Angle and the Undertaker squared off next. Taker initially took control by dismantling Angle with a few clotheslines. When Kurt mounted a rally, he dropped the Olympic Hero with a boot to the face then threw him from the ring. Outside the ropes, Angle slung Taker into the ring post to take over control. He put Taker back inside the ring and gave him three straight belly to back suplexes, but he couldn't pin the American Baddass. Taker came back with a cross body and a clothesline to Kurt in the corner. Taker grabbed Kurt for a chokeslam, but Angle turned Taker into the Ankle Lock! Taker writhed in pain in the center of the ring, but he refused to tap. He stood up groggily to break the hold then hit Kurt with a chokeslam! The Ankle Lock took its toll, though, as Taker promptly fell to the mat. He stood himself up, grabbed Angle and put him in the Ankle Lock! Angle reached the ropes, but Taker refused to break the hold.
Suddenly, Mr. McMahon sprinted into the ring with a steel chair! He would up to strike Taker in the back, but the American Baddass turned around and stopped Vince with an icy glare. The two stared into each other's eyes from inches away for several moments. Taker grabbed the chair and tossed it away without breaking his gaze. He then slowly turned away and left on his motorcycle as Vince began to smile.
After a break, William Regal came down the entrance ramp and took the microphone in the middle of the ring. Regal said that since it was Thanksgiving in America, he was thankful for being British and he was very thankful that he had the honor of getting on his knees and kissing Mr. McMahon's backside on RAW. He told the crowd that they would have done the same thing if put in his position. Everyone was jealous, Regal said, because he did it better than anyone else could have. Regal then called out the man that was responsible for the Federation triumphing over the Alliance at Survivor Series: Stone Cold Steve Austin! Regal ordered Austin to come to the ring several times before the Rattlesnake complied.
Regal began to state his purpose for calling Austin down, but Stone Cold grabbed the microphone. He told Regal several times to explain himself. Regal began to but each time, Stone Cold whipped the microphone away and said, "What!?" He then held a handerchief over his nose and said it smelled like crap in there! Austin then said he had a present for Regal. He produced a handful of gum in which he told Regal to stuff in his mouth because his breath stinks! He then pulled out stome Altoids, which angered Regal even more. Austin covered his nose again and said it smelled like Regal at the a ss end of a skunk! He asked Regal if he got enjoyment out of kissing Mr. McMahon's a ss. Regal looked confused and didn't answer. Austin asked if Regal had washed his face, brushed his teeth, used mouthwash, Scope, Listerine, beer, whiskey, perfume. Each suggestion was followed by a loud, "What!?" from the crowd. Austin said he he and Regal had something in common. Regal was in the kiss a ss club and Austin was in the whoop a ss club! Regal angrily grabbed the microphone and began blaming Stone Cold for losing at Survivor Series. Austin interrupted by giving Regal a Stone Cold Stunner! He continued to pound on Regal until Christian, Test and the Dudley Boyz came in and beat their former leader into submission. The Dudley Boyz gave Austin a 3D followed with some stiff kicks from Regal. Regal then applied his Regal stretch to the already beaten Rattlesnake.
After handing out some more stiff blows, Austin's former Alliance teammates receeded backstage.
After a break, those same former Alliance members met congratulations in Mr. McMahon's office. To show his appreciation, he allowed Christian to take on Edge for the Intercontinental Championship. Mr. McMahon asked what happened to Rob Van Dam. D-Von answered that RVD heard what Mr. McMahon wanted to do and RVD said that he couldn't care less. This brought a devilish smile to Mr. McMahon's face.
Next up was the Gravy Bowl Invitational that pitted Stacy Keibler against Trish Stratus for the Women's Championship. Stacy sat down at a table that sat next to the huge pool of gravy and was loaded with a complete Thanksgiving dinner. Trish also sat down but was met with a fistful of mashed potatos that Stacy had flung. Trish got up and smashed Stacy over the head with the entire bowl! Food began flying everywhere as this battle heated up. Trish flung Stacy into the pool of gravy and followed to start the match. After a lot of splahs, Trish powerbombed Stacy then applied a submission hold that caused the challenger to tap out! Trish triumphantly crawled out of the pool and adjusted her dress before leving a ticked-off Stacy Keibler splashing in the pool. Before Stacy made her exit, she angrily pushed the referee into the pool!
Matt Hardy and Lita watched a replay of the cage match at Survivor Series in the locker room. Lita suddenly turned it off and said she was sick of looking at it. Matt complained that he didn't undertand why Jeff took such a stupid risk when he could have easily won the match. Jeff walked in holding an ice pack on his neck. Jeff said he was sorry, but Matt cut him off and said the two should have won. Jeff said he was sorry and he made a mistake. Matt said that Jeff didn't make a mistake, he made a choice. He accused Jeff of being selfish and being a showboat. Matt said that Jeff made a very bad decision and Lita then asked Matt about the decisions he had made recently about their relationship. Lita said that Matt was acting like a different person. Lita said that sometimes there were more important things in life than being in the ring: things like family and being in love. With that, Lita abruptly turned and left. Matt and Jeff exchanged dirty looks before Matt took off after his girlfriend.
The Intercontinental Championshp was on the line with Edge battling Christian. Christian took momentum early on by smashing Edge's face into the turnbuckle and delivering several shots to Edge's face. Edge stormed back with a spinning kick and some punches of his own. Christian came back and tried to land the I'm Prettier, but Edge blocked the move. Moments later, Edge hit the Downward Spiral but it only produced a two-count. Christian flung Edge into the corner, knocking the ref from the ring in the process. Christian used the opportunity to land a low blow and the I'm Prettier! Edge managed to kick out, however, and an enraged Christian brought a chair into the ring. Edge moved just as Christian was about to put the steel to his face. Edge kicked it back and slammed it onto Christian's head. Suddenly, Test stormed in and began pounding on Edge, ending the match in a disqualification. Christian followed up with the I'm Prettier that slammed Edge onto the steel chair.
Rob Van Dam encountered The Rock in the locker room and with a smile asked if The Rock heard the two would be tag team partners that night. The Rock said that RVD should keep in mind that just one week ago RVD was part of the Alliance. But for better or for worse, the two were on the same team that night in a tag match against the Dudleys. A blank stare enveloped RVD while The Rock was talking. The Rock asked if he was talking too fast. RVD apologized and said he was sorry that he spaced out.
The Rock said that if he was speaking too fast, he would start talking in Van Damese. "Dude. What's up?" The Rock said. The Rock said they were going to team up that night, walk down the aisle and lay the smacketh down on all their candy a sses. RVD said he understood, then asked how The Rock's Thanksgiving was. The Rock said it was nice and asked how Van Dam's was. RVD said every day's a holiday when you're Rob Van Dam. The Rock said that from the time he woke up that morning until after his match that night, The Rock was going to have his share of P-I-E!
Before the match for the Tag Team Championship could begin, Mr. McMahon came out and told RVD and The Rock that he didn't think anyone would have a problem if the Dudleys were given another partner and this was made into a Handicap match. Y2J's entrance music hit and Chris Jericho made his way to the ring!
At one point during the match, Bubba Ray tagged in Y2J so that he could beat on his arch rival The Rock. Y2J kicked Rock in the corner and dropped an elbow on the People's Champion in the middle of the ring. D-Von tagged in and picked up where Jericho left off. But The Rock caught D-Von with a suplex and crawled to the corner where RVD tagged in. Van Dam hit a sspinning heel kick on D-Von then a leg sweep on Bubba Ray when he tried to interfere. He followed that with the Rolling Thunder to Bubba Ray. But RVD soon was taken down and even took a flying head butt from D-Von.
Jericho tagged in and hit a big suplex that only put RVD down for a two-count. The Dudleys came in and also suplexed RVD, but the Hardcore Champion couldn't be pinned.
RVD held his own long enough to tag The Rock back in. The Great One immediately immobilized the Dudleys then pulled Y2J in the ring and assaulted him. The Rock tossed D-Von and Y2J over the top rope and hit a spinebuster on Bubba Ray which led to the People's Elbow! THe Rock would have won the match right there if Bubba Ray's teammates hadn't broken up the count. Y2J raced in but found himself put in the Sharpshooter! D-Von broke up the hold but met a spinning heel kick from RVD. RVD then sommersaulted over the top rope to take out Bubba Ray on the outside. The Rock took down D-Von with a Rock Bottom, but Y2J nailed a low blow and followed with a Rock Bottom to the People's Champion! Y2J then covered The ROck for the pin! After the match, Jericho stood over The Rock with his nose held high in the air. He then climbed the turnbuckle and held his arm in the air to mimick The Rock's celebration as SmackDown! drew to a close.
But before the crowd could eat up that match, the new co-owner of the World Wrestling Federation, Ric Flair came to the ring. The Nature Boy wished the crowd happy Thanksgiving and said that everyone has something to be thankful for. Flair said he was thankful that he bet on the winning team at Survivor Series. Now, as co-owner of the Federation, Flair said he had huge news. On December 9, the date of the Federation's Vengeance Pay-Per-View, Stone Cold Steve Austin would face The Rock!
Before Flair could go any farthe, Mr. McMahon joined his business partner in the ring. Mr. McMahon said he wanted to extend the opportunity for the fans to thank Kurt Angle. But instead of a round of thanks, only boos could be heard echoing throughout the arena.
Mr. McMahon then turned to Ric Flair and said the idea of Stone Cold facing The Rock at Vengeance was a great idea. On that day, everyone would see which of the two superstars is the better man. But Mr. McMahon said that if he were The Rock, he would love to get his hands on Y2J. And, Mr. McMahon continued, if he were Kurt Angle he would love to get his hands on Kurt Angle. Therfore, Mr. McMahon said that The Rock should face Y2J at Vengeance while Stone Cold could face Kurt Angle. The winner of each match would face off later that seem evening with the victor becoming the undisputed World Champion!
Flair loved the idea, but Vince had more issues he wanted to address. He said he was over the fact that Flair revealed himself as the Federation co-owner live on RAW, but he was not over the fact that he believed Flair knew Stone Cold was in the building that evening. He reminded Flair that when Austin was beating Kurt Angle, he came to the Olympic Hero's aid while the Nature Boy merely watched. Mr. McMahon said that if he and Flair were 50-50 partners, then Flair would have to jump in and help him out as well.
Flair removed his jacket and danced around the ring. He told Mr. McMahon that like he said on RAW, he would be the limousine ridin', jet flyin' business business partner of Mr. McMahon! But, Flair added, Vince would have to learn how to say, "Wooooo!"
Backstage, Coach asked Trish why she would agree to defend her title in a huge bowl of gravy. Trish responded that she wasn't afraid to get nasty and that she would take on anyone in any kind of match.
After the first break of the evening, Test took on Scotty 2 Hotty. Test, who earned a spot in Survivor Series' immunity battle royal by attacking Scotty, used his size to take control of this match early on. A powerful suplex got Test a two-count, but Scotty recovered and hit Test with a dropkick off the middle turnbuckle. He dropped Test with a superkick, hit a bulldog and launched into the WORM! But Test shoved Scotty away with his feet at the last possible second. A stiff Big Boot moments later gave Test the win.
Backstage, Sharmell Sullivan askes Tazz why he was back in the Federation. Tazz said it was simple. Mr. McMahon hired him back because of the way he handled Paul Heyman last week. Tazz said Mr. McMahon hired him back as an announcer and a wrestler. Before he could go any further, Funaki stumbled in laughing hysterically. He mocked Tazz for losing to the "kiss A ss man" on RAW. Tazz smiled and laughed then began pounding Funaki into submission. Big Show stumbled in and told Tazz to pick on someone his own size. Tazz said that Big Show was the size he wears. Big Show told Tazz to try him and Tazz agreed, calling the Big Show "little man" before walking away.
Kurt Angle wished Mr. McMahon happy Thanksgiving in Vince's office. Kurt said that he was upset at all the people in the world who were not thankful for himself, an Olympic champion and a role model for children everywhere. He said they should mostly be thankful for how Kurt saved the Federation at Survivor Series. He thanked Vince for the chance to become a champion at Vengeance. He opened his arms in a hug, but Mr. McMahon just stood with his arms folded and said, "You're welcome." Angle went on to call Austin an ingrate and promised to take him down at Vengeance. Christian knocked on the door and came in bearing a cart loaded with a turkey and all the trimmings. Christian began saying how he was so happy that they all could be together for the holiday in the World Wrestling Federation, but Undertaker came in and caused Christian to scurry away.
Taker said he had something to say to Mr. McMahon in private. Kurt became agitated, saying that Taker should be grateful to him, but Mr. McMahon assured him that he'd be ok and Kurt left the room. Mr. McMahon asked why Taker wasn't at RAW on Monday to celebrate. Take said he was having his own celebration. Taker said that during his 11 years in the Federation, he always had Mr. McMahon's back even though the two often didn't see eye to eye. He ordered Mr. McMahon to explain his relationship with Kurt Angle. He was upset that Vince didn't come to him to make sure the Federation stayed alive after Survivor Series. Mr.McMahon said he had faith in Taker as he had been a main eventer for 11 years. In fact, Mr. McMahon thought Taker should be in a big match that evening on SmackDown! He said that Taker would go one on one with Kurt Angle. Taker asked if Mr. McMahon was sure he wanted to do that to "his boy." Mr. McMahon said Kurt was not his boy, but Taker said he knew better. Mr. McMahon asked why he would make this match if Kurt was in fact his boy. Taker didn't look convinced. He told Mr. McMahon that his boy was going down.
After commercial, Tazz came to the ring to face the Big Show. Big Show began pounding on Tazz before he even got in the ring. Once inside the square circle, Big Show continued to dominate. WIth Tazz in the corner, Show turned his back and started ramming the man from Red Hook. Tazz responded by stepping on the second turnbuckle and slapping on the Tazzmission! Big Show stumbled around the ring with Tazz gripping his throat, finally making his way to the center of the ring. Show fell over backward which caused Tazz to break the hold. Show remained slumped over Tazz and stayed long enough to get a pin.
Back in his office, Mr. McMahon indulged on the Thanksgiving meal with Christian by his side. Kurt broke in and angrily said that he would beat a thank you out of Undertaker that evening. He turned to leave and William Regal entered. Christian got up to get some cider and Regal sat down in his place. Mr. McMahon said he had a favor to ask that wasn't like what he asked Regal to do on Monday. He whispered into Regal's ear. Regal looked astonished and couldn't believe what Mr. McMahon had asked. But he agreed and said he would do the task bloody well.
Kurt Angle and the Undertaker squared off next. Taker initially took control by dismantling Angle with a few clotheslines. When Kurt mounted a rally, he dropped the Olympic Hero with a boot to the face then threw him from the ring. Outside the ropes, Angle slung Taker into the ring post to take over control. He put Taker back inside the ring and gave him three straight belly to back suplexes, but he couldn't pin the American Baddass. Taker came back with a cross body and a clothesline to Kurt in the corner. Taker grabbed Kurt for a chokeslam, but Angle turned Taker into the Ankle Lock! Taker writhed in pain in the center of the ring, but he refused to tap. He stood up groggily to break the hold then hit Kurt with a chokeslam! The Ankle Lock took its toll, though, as Taker promptly fell to the mat. He stood himself up, grabbed Angle and put him in the Ankle Lock! Angle reached the ropes, but Taker refused to break the hold.
Suddenly, Mr. McMahon sprinted into the ring with a steel chair! He would up to strike Taker in the back, but the American Baddass turned around and stopped Vince with an icy glare. The two stared into each other's eyes from inches away for several moments. Taker grabbed the chair and tossed it away without breaking his gaze. He then slowly turned away and left on his motorcycle as Vince began to smile.
After a break, William Regal came down the entrance ramp and took the microphone in the middle of the ring. Regal said that since it was Thanksgiving in America, he was thankful for being British and he was very thankful that he had the honor of getting on his knees and kissing Mr. McMahon's backside on RAW. He told the crowd that they would have done the same thing if put in his position. Everyone was jealous, Regal said, because he did it better than anyone else could have. Regal then called out the man that was responsible for the Federation triumphing over the Alliance at Survivor Series: Stone Cold Steve Austin! Regal ordered Austin to come to the ring several times before the Rattlesnake complied.
Regal began to state his purpose for calling Austin down, but Stone Cold grabbed the microphone. He told Regal several times to explain himself. Regal began to but each time, Stone Cold whipped the microphone away and said, "What!?" He then held a handerchief over his nose and said it smelled like crap in there! Austin then said he had a present for Regal. He produced a handful of gum in which he told Regal to stuff in his mouth because his breath stinks! He then pulled out stome Altoids, which angered Regal even more. Austin covered his nose again and said it smelled like Regal at the a ss end of a skunk! He asked Regal if he got enjoyment out of kissing Mr. McMahon's a ss. Regal looked confused and didn't answer. Austin asked if Regal had washed his face, brushed his teeth, used mouthwash, Scope, Listerine, beer, whiskey, perfume. Each suggestion was followed by a loud, "What!?" from the crowd. Austin said he he and Regal had something in common. Regal was in the kiss a ss club and Austin was in the whoop a ss club! Regal angrily grabbed the microphone and began blaming Stone Cold for losing at Survivor Series. Austin interrupted by giving Regal a Stone Cold Stunner! He continued to pound on Regal until Christian, Test and the Dudley Boyz came in and beat their former leader into submission. The Dudley Boyz gave Austin a 3D followed with some stiff kicks from Regal. Regal then applied his Regal stretch to the already beaten Rattlesnake.
After handing out some more stiff blows, Austin's former Alliance teammates receeded backstage.
After a break, those same former Alliance members met congratulations in Mr. McMahon's office. To show his appreciation, he allowed Christian to take on Edge for the Intercontinental Championship. Mr. McMahon asked what happened to Rob Van Dam. D-Von answered that RVD heard what Mr. McMahon wanted to do and RVD said that he couldn't care less. This brought a devilish smile to Mr. McMahon's face.
Next up was the Gravy Bowl Invitational that pitted Stacy Keibler against Trish Stratus for the Women's Championship. Stacy sat down at a table that sat next to the huge pool of gravy and was loaded with a complete Thanksgiving dinner. Trish also sat down but was met with a fistful of mashed potatos that Stacy had flung. Trish got up and smashed Stacy over the head with the entire bowl! Food began flying everywhere as this battle heated up. Trish flung Stacy into the pool of gravy and followed to start the match. After a lot of splahs, Trish powerbombed Stacy then applied a submission hold that caused the challenger to tap out! Trish triumphantly crawled out of the pool and adjusted her dress before leving a ticked-off Stacy Keibler splashing in the pool. Before Stacy made her exit, she angrily pushed the referee into the pool!
Matt Hardy and Lita watched a replay of the cage match at Survivor Series in the locker room. Lita suddenly turned it off and said she was sick of looking at it. Matt complained that he didn't undertand why Jeff took such a stupid risk when he could have easily won the match. Jeff walked in holding an ice pack on his neck. Jeff said he was sorry, but Matt cut him off and said the two should have won. Jeff said he was sorry and he made a mistake. Matt said that Jeff didn't make a mistake, he made a choice. He accused Jeff of being selfish and being a showboat. Matt said that Jeff made a very bad decision and Lita then asked Matt about the decisions he had made recently about their relationship. Lita said that Matt was acting like a different person. Lita said that sometimes there were more important things in life than being in the ring: things like family and being in love. With that, Lita abruptly turned and left. Matt and Jeff exchanged dirty looks before Matt took off after his girlfriend.
The Intercontinental Championshp was on the line with Edge battling Christian. Christian took momentum early on by smashing Edge's face into the turnbuckle and delivering several shots to Edge's face. Edge stormed back with a spinning kick and some punches of his own. Christian came back and tried to land the I'm Prettier, but Edge blocked the move. Moments later, Edge hit the Downward Spiral but it only produced a two-count. Christian flung Edge into the corner, knocking the ref from the ring in the process. Christian used the opportunity to land a low blow and the I'm Prettier! Edge managed to kick out, however, and an enraged Christian brought a chair into the ring. Edge moved just as Christian was about to put the steel to his face. Edge kicked it back and slammed it onto Christian's head. Suddenly, Test stormed in and began pounding on Edge, ending the match in a disqualification. Christian followed up with the I'm Prettier that slammed Edge onto the steel chair.
Rob Van Dam encountered The Rock in the locker room and with a smile asked if The Rock heard the two would be tag team partners that night. The Rock said that RVD should keep in mind that just one week ago RVD was part of the Alliance. But for better or for worse, the two were on the same team that night in a tag match against the Dudleys. A blank stare enveloped RVD while The Rock was talking. The Rock asked if he was talking too fast. RVD apologized and said he was sorry that he spaced out.
The Rock said that if he was speaking too fast, he would start talking in Van Damese. "Dude. What's up?" The Rock said. The Rock said they were going to team up that night, walk down the aisle and lay the smacketh down on all their candy a sses. RVD said he understood, then asked how The Rock's Thanksgiving was. The Rock said it was nice and asked how Van Dam's was. RVD said every day's a holiday when you're Rob Van Dam. The Rock said that from the time he woke up that morning until after his match that night, The Rock was going to have his share of P-I-E!
Before the match for the Tag Team Championship could begin, Mr. McMahon came out and told RVD and The Rock that he didn't think anyone would have a problem if the Dudleys were given another partner and this was made into a Handicap match. Y2J's entrance music hit and Chris Jericho made his way to the ring!
At one point during the match, Bubba Ray tagged in Y2J so that he could beat on his arch rival The Rock. Y2J kicked Rock in the corner and dropped an elbow on the People's Champion in the middle of the ring. D-Von tagged in and picked up where Jericho left off. But The Rock caught D-Von with a suplex and crawled to the corner where RVD tagged in. Van Dam hit a sspinning heel kick on D-Von then a leg sweep on Bubba Ray when he tried to interfere. He followed that with the Rolling Thunder to Bubba Ray. But RVD soon was taken down and even took a flying head butt from D-Von.
Jericho tagged in and hit a big suplex that only put RVD down for a two-count. The Dudleys came in and also suplexed RVD, but the Hardcore Champion couldn't be pinned.
RVD held his own long enough to tag The Rock back in. The Great One immediately immobilized the Dudleys then pulled Y2J in the ring and assaulted him. The Rock tossed D-Von and Y2J over the top rope and hit a spinebuster on Bubba Ray which led to the People's Elbow! THe Rock would have won the match right there if Bubba Ray's teammates hadn't broken up the count. Y2J raced in but found himself put in the Sharpshooter! D-Von broke up the hold but met a spinning heel kick from RVD. RVD then sommersaulted over the top rope to take out Bubba Ray on the outside. The Rock took down D-Von with a Rock Bottom, but Y2J nailed a low blow and followed with a Rock Bottom to the People's Champion! Y2J then covered The ROck for the pin! After the match, Jericho stood over The Rock with his nose held high in the air. He then climbed the turnbuckle and held his arm in the air to mimick The Rock's celebration as SmackDown! drew to a close.
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SmackDown! kicked off from Fayetteville, NC, with Michael Cole and Jerry "The King" Lawler calling the action. The announce team announced a stellar match that would take place later in the evening. The Gravy Bowl Invitational would feature Trish Stratus defending her Women's Championship against Stacy Keibler in a huge pool of gravy!
But before the crowd could eat up that match, the new co-owner of the World Wrestling Federation, Ric Flair came to the ring. The Nature Boy wished the crowd happy Thanksgiving and said that everyone has something to be thankful for. Flair said he was thankful that he bet on the winning team at Survivor Series. Now, as co-owner of the Federation, Flair said he had huge news. On December 9, the date of the Federation's Vengeance Pay-Per-View, Stone Cold Steve Austin would face The Rock!
Before Flair could go any farthe, Mr. McMahon joined his business partner in the ring. Mr. McMahon said he wanted to extend the opportunity for the fans to thank Kurt Angle. But instead of a round of thanks, only boos could be heard echoing throughout the arena.
Mr. McMahon then turned to Ric Flair and said the idea of Stone Cold facing The Rock at Vengeance was a great idea. On that day, everyone would see which of the two superstars is the better man. But Mr. McMahon said that if he were The Rock, he would love to get his hands on Y2J. And, Mr. McMahon continued, if he were Kurt Angle he would love to get his hands on Kurt Angle. Therfore, Mr. McMahon said that The Rock should face Y2J at Vengeance while Stone Cold could face Kurt Angle. The winner of each match would face off later that seem evening with the victor becoming the undisputed World Champion!
Flair loved the idea, but Vince had more issues he wanted to address. He said he was over the fact that Flair revealed himself as the Federation co-owner live on RAW, but he was not over the fact that he believed Flair knew Stone Cold was in the building that evening. He reminded Flair that when Austin was beating Kurt Angle, he came to the Olympic Hero's aid while the Nature Boy merely watched. Mr. McMahon said that if he and Flair were 50-50 partners, then Flair would have to jump in and help him out as well.
Flair removed his jacket and danced around the ring. He told Mr. McMahon that like he said on RAW, he would be the limousine ridin', jet flyin' business business partner of Mr. McMahon! But, Flair added, Vince would have to learn how to say, "Wooooo!"
Backstage, Coach asked Trish why she would agree to defend her title in a huge bowl of gravy. Trish responded that she wasn't afraid to get nasty and that she would take on anyone in any kind of match.
After the first break of the evening, Test took on Scotty 2 Hotty. Test, who earned a spot in Survivor Series' immunity battle royal by attacking Scotty, used his size to take control of this match early on. A powerful suplex got Test a two-count, but Scotty recovered and hit Test with a dropkick off the middle turnbuckle. He dropped Test with a superkick, hit a bulldog and launched into the WORM! But Test shoved Scotty away with his feet at the last possible second. A stiff Big Boot moments later gave Test the win.
Backstage, Sharmell Sullivan askes Tazz why he was back in the Federation. Tazz said it was simple. Mr. McMahon hired him back because of the way he handled Paul Heyman last week. Tazz said Mr. McMahon hired him back as an announcer and a wrestler. Before he could go any further, Funaki stumbled in laughing hysterically. He mocked Tazz for losing to the "kiss A ss man" on RAW. Tazz smiled and laughed then began pounding Funaki into submission. Big Show stumbled in and told Tazz to pick on someone his own size. Tazz said that Big Show was the size he wears. Big Show told Tazz to try him and Tazz agreed, calling the Big Show "little man" before walking away.
Kurt Angle wished Mr. McMahon happy Thanksgiving in Vince's office. Kurt said that he was upset at all the people in the world who were not thankful for himself, an Olympic champion and a role model for children everywhere. He said they should mostly be thankful for how Kurt saved the Federation at Survivor Series. He thanked Vince for the chance to become a champion at Vengeance. He opened his arms in a hug, but Mr. McMahon just stood with his arms folded and said, "You're welcome." Angle went on to call Austin an ingrate and promised to take him down at Vengeance. Christian knocked on the door and came in bearing a cart loaded with a turkey and all the trimmings. Christian began saying how he was so happy that they all could be together for the holiday in the World Wrestling Federation, but Undertaker came in and caused Christian to scurry away.
Taker said he had something to say to Mr. McMahon in private. Kurt became agitated, saying that Taker should be grateful to him, but Mr. McMahon assured him that he'd be ok and Kurt left the room. Mr. McMahon asked why Taker wasn't at RAW on Monday to celebrate. Take said he was having his own celebration. Taker said that during his 11 years in the Federation, he always had Mr. McMahon's back even though the two often didn't see eye to eye. He ordered Mr. McMahon to explain his relationship with Kurt Angle. He was upset that Vince didn't come to him to make sure the Federation stayed alive after Survivor Series. Mr.McMahon said he had faith in Taker as he had been a main eventer for 11 years. In fact, Mr. McMahon thought Taker should be in a big match that evening on SmackDown! He said that Taker would go one on one with Kurt Angle. Taker asked if Mr. McMahon was sure he wanted to do that to "his boy." Mr. McMahon said Kurt was not his boy, but Taker said he knew better. Mr. McMahon asked why he would make this match if Kurt was in fact his boy. Taker didn't look convinced. He told Mr. McMahon that his boy was going down.
After commercial, Tazz came to the ring to face the Big Show. Big Show began pounding on Tazz before he even got in the ring. Once inside the square circle, Big Show continued to dominate. WIth Tazz in the corner, Show turned his back and started ramming the man from Red Hook. Tazz responded by stepping on the second turnbuckle and slapping on the Tazzmission! Big Show stumbled around the ring with Tazz gripping his throat, finally making his way to the center of the ring. Show fell over backward which caused Tazz to break the hold. Show remained slumped over Tazz and stayed long enough to get a pin.
Back in his office, Mr. McMahon indulged on the Thanksgiving meal with Christian by his side. Kurt broke in and angrily said that he would beat a thank you out of Undertaker that evening. He turned to leave and William Regal entered. Christian got up to get some cider and Regal sat down in his place. Mr. McMahon said he had a favor to ask that wasn't like what he asked Regal to do on Monday. He whispered into Regal's ear. Regal looked astonished and couldn't believe what Mr. McMahon had asked. But he agreed and said he would do the task bloody well.
Kurt Angle and the Undertaker squared off next. Taker initially took control by dismantling Angle with a few clotheslines. When Kurt mounted a rally, he dropped the Olympic Hero with a boot to the face then threw him from the ring. Outside the ropes, Angle slung Taker into the ring post to take over control. He put Taker back inside the ring and gave him three straight belly to back suplexes, but he couldn't pin the American Baddass. Taker came back with a cross body and a clothesline to Kurt in the corner. Taker grabbed Kurt for a chokeslam, but Angle turned Taker into the Ankle Lock! Taker writhed in pain in the center of the ring, but he refused to tap. He stood up groggily to break the hold then hit Kurt with a chokeslam! The Ankle Lock took its toll, though, as Taker promptly fell to the mat. He stood himself up, grabbed Angle and put him in the Ankle Lock! Angle reached the ropes, but Taker refused to break the hold.
Suddenly, Mr. McMahon sprinted into the ring with a steel chair! He would up to strike Taker in the back, but the American Baddass turned around and stopped Vince with an icy glare. The two stared into each other's eyes from inches away for several moments. Taker grabbed the chair and tossed it away without breaking his gaze. He then slowly turned away and left on his motorcycle as Vince began to smile.
After a break, William Regal came down the entrance ramp and took the microphone in the middle of the ring. Regal said that since it was Thanksgiving in America, he was thankful for being British and he was very thankful that he had the honor of getting on his knees and kissing Mr. McMahon's backside on RAW. He told the crowd that they would have done the same thing if put in his position. Everyone was jealous, Regal said, because he did it better than anyone else could have. Regal then called out the man that was responsible for the Federation triumphing over the Alliance at Survivor Series: Stone Cold Steve Austin! Regal ordered Austin to come to the ring several times before the Rattlesnake complied.
Regal began to state his purpose for calling Austin down, but Stone Cold grabbed the microphone. He told Regal several times to explain himself. Regal began to but each time, Stone Cold whipped the microphone away and said, "What!?" He then held a handerchief over his nose and said it smelled like crap in there! Austin then said he had a present for Regal. He produced a handful of gum in which he told Regal to stuff in his mouth because his breath stinks! He then pulled out stome Altoids, which angered Regal even more. Austin covered his nose again and said it smelled like Regal at the a ss end of a skunk! He asked Regal if he got enjoyment out of kissing Mr. McMahon's a ss. Regal looked confused and didn't answer. Austin asked if Regal had washed his face, brushed his teeth, used mouthwash, Scope, Listerine, beer, whiskey, perfume. Each suggestion was followed by a loud, "What!?" from the crowd. Austin said he he and Regal had something in common. Regal was in the kiss a ss club and Austin was in the whoop a ss club! Regal angrily grabbed the microphone and began blaming Stone Cold for losing at Survivor Series. Austin interrupted by giving Regal a Stone Cold Stunner! He continued to pound on Regal until Christian, Test and the Dudley Boyz came in and beat their former leader into submission. The Dudley Boyz gave Austin a 3D followed with some stiff kicks from Regal. Regal then applied his Regal stretch to the already beaten Rattlesnake.
After handing out some more stiff blows, Austin's former Alliance teammates receeded backstage.
After a break, those same former Alliance members met congratulations in Mr. McMahon's office. To show his appreciation, he allowed Christian to take on Edge for the Intercontinental Championship. Mr. McMahon asked what happened to Rob Van Dam. D-Von answered that RVD heard what Mr. McMahon wanted to do and RVD said that he couldn't care less. This brought a devilish smile to Mr. McMahon's face.
Next up was the Gravy Bowl Invitational that pitted Stacy Keibler against Trish Stratus for the Women's Championship. Stacy sat down at a table that sat next to the huge pool of gravy and was loaded with a complete Thanksgiving dinner. Trish also sat down but was met with a fistful of mashed potatos that Stacy had flung. Trish got up and smashed Stacy over the head with the entire bowl! Food began flying everywhere as this battle heated up. Trish flung Stacy into the pool of gravy and followed to start the match. After a lot of splahs, Trish powerbombed Stacy then applied a submission hold that caused the challenger to tap out! Trish triumphantly crawled out of the pool and adjusted her dress before leving a ticked-off Stacy Keibler splashing in the pool. Before Stacy made her exit, she angrily pushed the referee into the pool!
Matt Hardy and Lita watched a replay of the cage match at Survivor Series in the locker room. Lita suddenly turned it off and said she was sick of looking at it. Matt complained that he didn't undertand why Jeff took such a stupid risk when he could have easily won the match. Jeff walked in holding an ice pack on his neck. Jeff said he was sorry, but Matt cut him off and said the two should have won. Jeff said he was sorry and he made a mistake. Matt said that Jeff didn't make a mistake, he made a choice. He accused Jeff of being selfish and being a showboat. Matt said that Jeff made a very bad decision and Lita then asked Matt about the decisions he had made recently about their relationship. Lita said that Matt was acting like a different person. Lita said that sometimes there were more important things in life than being in the ring: things like family and being in love. With that, Lita abruptly turned and left. Matt and Jeff exchanged dirty looks before Matt took off after his girlfriend.
The Intercontinental Championshp was on the line with Edge battling Christian. Christian took momentum early on by smashing Edge's face into the turnbuckle and delivering several shots to Edge's face. Edge stormed back with a spinning kick and some punches of his own. Christian came back and tried to land the I'm Prettier, but Edge blocked the move. Moments later, Edge hit the Downward Spiral but it only produced a two-count. Christian flung Edge into the corner, knocking the ref from the ring in the process. Christian used the opportunity to land a low blow and the I'm Prettier! Edge managed to kick out, however, and an enraged Christian brought a chair into the ring. Edge moved just as Christian was about to put the steel to his face. Edge kicked it back and slammed it onto Christian's head. Suddenly, Test stormed in and began pounding on Edge, ending the match in a disqualification. Christian followed up with the I'm Prettier that slammed Edge onto the steel chair.
Rob Van Dam encountered The Rock in the locker room and with a smile asked if The Rock heard the two would be tag team partners that night. The Rock said that RVD should keep in mind that just one week ago RVD was part of the Alliance. But for better or for worse, the two were on the same team that night in a tag match against the Dudleys. A blank stare enveloped RVD while The Rock was talking. The Rock asked if he was talking too fast. RVD apologized and said he was sorry that he spaced out.
The Rock said that if he was speaking too fast, he would start talking in Van Damese. "Dude. What's up?" The Rock said. The Rock said they were going to team up that night, walk down the aisle and lay the smacketh down on all their candy a sses. RVD said he understood, then asked how The Rock's Thanksgiving was. The Rock said it was nice and asked how Van Dam's was. RVD said every day's a holiday when you're Rob Van Dam. The Rock said that from the time he woke up that morning until after his match that night, The Rock was going to have his share of P-I-E!
Before the match for the Tag Team Championship could begin, Mr. McMahon came out and told RVD and The Rock that he didn't think anyone would have a problem if the Dudleys were given another partner and this was made into a Handicap match. Y2J's entrance music hit and Chris Jericho made his way to the ring!
At one point during the match, Bubba Ray tagged in Y2J so that he could beat on his arch rival The Rock. Y2J kicked Rock in the corner and dropped an elbow on the People's Champion in the middle of the ring. D-Von tagged in and picked up where Jericho left off. But The Rock caught D-Von with a suplex and crawled to the corner where RVD tagged in. Van Dam hit a sspinning heel kick on D-Von then a leg sweep on Bubba Ray when he tried to interfere. He followed that with the Rolling Thunder to Bubba Ray. But RVD soon was taken down and even took a flying head butt from D-Von.
Jericho tagged in and hit a big suplex that only put RVD down for a two-count. The Dudleys came in and also suplexed RVD, but the Hardcore Champion couldn't be pinned.
RVD held his own long enough to tag The Rock back in. The Great One immediately immobilized the Dudleys then pulled Y2J in the ring and assaulted him. The Rock tossed D-Von and Y2J over the top rope and hit a spinebuster on Bubba Ray which led to the People's Elbow! THe Rock would have won the match right there if Bubba Ray's teammates hadn't broken up the count. Y2J raced in but found himself put in the Sharpshooter! D-Von broke up the hold but met a spinning heel kick from RVD. RVD then sommersaulted over the top rope to take out Bubba Ray on the outside. The Rock took down D-Von with a Rock Bottom, but Y2J nailed a low blow and followed with a Rock Bottom to the People's Champion! Y2J then covered The ROck for the pin! After the match, Jericho stood over The Rock with his nose held high in the air. He then climbed the turnbuckle and held his arm in the air to mimick The Rock's celebration as SmackDown! drew to a close.
But before the crowd could eat up that match, the new co-owner of the World Wrestling Federation, Ric Flair came to the ring. The Nature Boy wished the crowd happy Thanksgiving and said that everyone has something to be thankful for. Flair said he was thankful that he bet on the winning team at Survivor Series. Now, as co-owner of the Federation, Flair said he had huge news. On December 9, the date of the Federation's Vengeance Pay-Per-View, Stone Cold Steve Austin would face The Rock!
Before Flair could go any farthe, Mr. McMahon joined his business partner in the ring. Mr. McMahon said he wanted to extend the opportunity for the fans to thank Kurt Angle. But instead of a round of thanks, only boos could be heard echoing throughout the arena.
Mr. McMahon then turned to Ric Flair and said the idea of Stone Cold facing The Rock at Vengeance was a great idea. On that day, everyone would see which of the two superstars is the better man. But Mr. McMahon said that if he were The Rock, he would love to get his hands on Y2J. And, Mr. McMahon continued, if he were Kurt Angle he would love to get his hands on Kurt Angle. Therfore, Mr. McMahon said that The Rock should face Y2J at Vengeance while Stone Cold could face Kurt Angle. The winner of each match would face off later that seem evening with the victor becoming the undisputed World Champion!
Flair loved the idea, but Vince had more issues he wanted to address. He said he was over the fact that Flair revealed himself as the Federation co-owner live on RAW, but he was not over the fact that he believed Flair knew Stone Cold was in the building that evening. He reminded Flair that when Austin was beating Kurt Angle, he came to the Olympic Hero's aid while the Nature Boy merely watched. Mr. McMahon said that if he and Flair were 50-50 partners, then Flair would have to jump in and help him out as well.
Flair removed his jacket and danced around the ring. He told Mr. McMahon that like he said on RAW, he would be the limousine ridin', jet flyin' business business partner of Mr. McMahon! But, Flair added, Vince would have to learn how to say, "Wooooo!"
Backstage, Coach asked Trish why she would agree to defend her title in a huge bowl of gravy. Trish responded that she wasn't afraid to get nasty and that she would take on anyone in any kind of match.
After the first break of the evening, Test took on Scotty 2 Hotty. Test, who earned a spot in Survivor Series' immunity battle royal by attacking Scotty, used his size to take control of this match early on. A powerful suplex got Test a two-count, but Scotty recovered and hit Test with a dropkick off the middle turnbuckle. He dropped Test with a superkick, hit a bulldog and launched into the WORM! But Test shoved Scotty away with his feet at the last possible second. A stiff Big Boot moments later gave Test the win.
Backstage, Sharmell Sullivan askes Tazz why he was back in the Federation. Tazz said it was simple. Mr. McMahon hired him back because of the way he handled Paul Heyman last week. Tazz said Mr. McMahon hired him back as an announcer and a wrestler. Before he could go any further, Funaki stumbled in laughing hysterically. He mocked Tazz for losing to the "kiss A ss man" on RAW. Tazz smiled and laughed then began pounding Funaki into submission. Big Show stumbled in and told Tazz to pick on someone his own size. Tazz said that Big Show was the size he wears. Big Show told Tazz to try him and Tazz agreed, calling the Big Show "little man" before walking away.
Kurt Angle wished Mr. McMahon happy Thanksgiving in Vince's office. Kurt said that he was upset at all the people in the world who were not thankful for himself, an Olympic champion and a role model for children everywhere. He said they should mostly be thankful for how Kurt saved the Federation at Survivor Series. He thanked Vince for the chance to become a champion at Vengeance. He opened his arms in a hug, but Mr. McMahon just stood with his arms folded and said, "You're welcome." Angle went on to call Austin an ingrate and promised to take him down at Vengeance. Christian knocked on the door and came in bearing a cart loaded with a turkey and all the trimmings. Christian began saying how he was so happy that they all could be together for the holiday in the World Wrestling Federation, but Undertaker came in and caused Christian to scurry away.
Taker said he had something to say to Mr. McMahon in private. Kurt became agitated, saying that Taker should be grateful to him, but Mr. McMahon assured him that he'd be ok and Kurt left the room. Mr. McMahon asked why Taker wasn't at RAW on Monday to celebrate. Take said he was having his own celebration. Taker said that during his 11 years in the Federation, he always had Mr. McMahon's back even though the two often didn't see eye to eye. He ordered Mr. McMahon to explain his relationship with Kurt Angle. He was upset that Vince didn't come to him to make sure the Federation stayed alive after Survivor Series. Mr.McMahon said he had faith in Taker as he had been a main eventer for 11 years. In fact, Mr. McMahon thought Taker should be in a big match that evening on SmackDown! He said that Taker would go one on one with Kurt Angle. Taker asked if Mr. McMahon was sure he wanted to do that to "his boy." Mr. McMahon said Kurt was not his boy, but Taker said he knew better. Mr. McMahon asked why he would make this match if Kurt was in fact his boy. Taker didn't look convinced. He told Mr. McMahon that his boy was going down.
After commercial, Tazz came to the ring to face the Big Show. Big Show began pounding on Tazz before he even got in the ring. Once inside the square circle, Big Show continued to dominate. WIth Tazz in the corner, Show turned his back and started ramming the man from Red Hook. Tazz responded by stepping on the second turnbuckle and slapping on the Tazzmission! Big Show stumbled around the ring with Tazz gripping his throat, finally making his way to the center of the ring. Show fell over backward which caused Tazz to break the hold. Show remained slumped over Tazz and stayed long enough to get a pin.
Back in his office, Mr. McMahon indulged on the Thanksgiving meal with Christian by his side. Kurt broke in and angrily said that he would beat a thank you out of Undertaker that evening. He turned to leave and William Regal entered. Christian got up to get some cider and Regal sat down in his place. Mr. McMahon said he had a favor to ask that wasn't like what he asked Regal to do on Monday. He whispered into Regal's ear. Regal looked astonished and couldn't believe what Mr. McMahon had asked. But he agreed and said he would do the task bloody well.
Kurt Angle and the Undertaker squared off next. Taker initially took control by dismantling Angle with a few clotheslines. When Kurt mounted a rally, he dropped the Olympic Hero with a boot to the face then threw him from the ring. Outside the ropes, Angle slung Taker into the ring post to take over control. He put Taker back inside the ring and gave him three straight belly to back suplexes, but he couldn't pin the American Baddass. Taker came back with a cross body and a clothesline to Kurt in the corner. Taker grabbed Kurt for a chokeslam, but Angle turned Taker into the Ankle Lock! Taker writhed in pain in the center of the ring, but he refused to tap. He stood up groggily to break the hold then hit Kurt with a chokeslam! The Ankle Lock took its toll, though, as Taker promptly fell to the mat. He stood himself up, grabbed Angle and put him in the Ankle Lock! Angle reached the ropes, but Taker refused to break the hold.
Suddenly, Mr. McMahon sprinted into the ring with a steel chair! He would up to strike Taker in the back, but the American Baddass turned around and stopped Vince with an icy glare. The two stared into each other's eyes from inches away for several moments. Taker grabbed the chair and tossed it away without breaking his gaze. He then slowly turned away and left on his motorcycle as Vince began to smile.
After a break, William Regal came down the entrance ramp and took the microphone in the middle of the ring. Regal said that since it was Thanksgiving in America, he was thankful for being British and he was very thankful that he had the honor of getting on his knees and kissing Mr. McMahon's backside on RAW. He told the crowd that they would have done the same thing if put in his position. Everyone was jealous, Regal said, because he did it better than anyone else could have. Regal then called out the man that was responsible for the Federation triumphing over the Alliance at Survivor Series: Stone Cold Steve Austin! Regal ordered Austin to come to the ring several times before the Rattlesnake complied.
Regal began to state his purpose for calling Austin down, but Stone Cold grabbed the microphone. He told Regal several times to explain himself. Regal began to but each time, Stone Cold whipped the microphone away and said, "What!?" He then held a handerchief over his nose and said it smelled like crap in there! Austin then said he had a present for Regal. He produced a handful of gum in which he told Regal to stuff in his mouth because his breath stinks! He then pulled out stome Altoids, which angered Regal even more. Austin covered his nose again and said it smelled like Regal at the a ss end of a skunk! He asked Regal if he got enjoyment out of kissing Mr. McMahon's a ss. Regal looked confused and didn't answer. Austin asked if Regal had washed his face, brushed his teeth, used mouthwash, Scope, Listerine, beer, whiskey, perfume. Each suggestion was followed by a loud, "What!?" from the crowd. Austin said he he and Regal had something in common. Regal was in the kiss a ss club and Austin was in the whoop a ss club! Regal angrily grabbed the microphone and began blaming Stone Cold for losing at Survivor Series. Austin interrupted by giving Regal a Stone Cold Stunner! He continued to pound on Regal until Christian, Test and the Dudley Boyz came in and beat their former leader into submission. The Dudley Boyz gave Austin a 3D followed with some stiff kicks from Regal. Regal then applied his Regal stretch to the already beaten Rattlesnake.
After handing out some more stiff blows, Austin's former Alliance teammates receeded backstage.
After a break, those same former Alliance members met congratulations in Mr. McMahon's office. To show his appreciation, he allowed Christian to take on Edge for the Intercontinental Championship. Mr. McMahon asked what happened to Rob Van Dam. D-Von answered that RVD heard what Mr. McMahon wanted to do and RVD said that he couldn't care less. This brought a devilish smile to Mr. McMahon's face.
Next up was the Gravy Bowl Invitational that pitted Stacy Keibler against Trish Stratus for the Women's Championship. Stacy sat down at a table that sat next to the huge pool of gravy and was loaded with a complete Thanksgiving dinner. Trish also sat down but was met with a fistful of mashed potatos that Stacy had flung. Trish got up and smashed Stacy over the head with the entire bowl! Food began flying everywhere as this battle heated up. Trish flung Stacy into the pool of gravy and followed to start the match. After a lot of splahs, Trish powerbombed Stacy then applied a submission hold that caused the challenger to tap out! Trish triumphantly crawled out of the pool and adjusted her dress before leving a ticked-off Stacy Keibler splashing in the pool. Before Stacy made her exit, she angrily pushed the referee into the pool!
Matt Hardy and Lita watched a replay of the cage match at Survivor Series in the locker room. Lita suddenly turned it off and said she was sick of looking at it. Matt complained that he didn't undertand why Jeff took such a stupid risk when he could have easily won the match. Jeff walked in holding an ice pack on his neck. Jeff said he was sorry, but Matt cut him off and said the two should have won. Jeff said he was sorry and he made a mistake. Matt said that Jeff didn't make a mistake, he made a choice. He accused Jeff of being selfish and being a showboat. Matt said that Jeff made a very bad decision and Lita then asked Matt about the decisions he had made recently about their relationship. Lita said that Matt was acting like a different person. Lita said that sometimes there were more important things in life than being in the ring: things like family and being in love. With that, Lita abruptly turned and left. Matt and Jeff exchanged dirty looks before Matt took off after his girlfriend.
The Intercontinental Championshp was on the line with Edge battling Christian. Christian took momentum early on by smashing Edge's face into the turnbuckle and delivering several shots to Edge's face. Edge stormed back with a spinning kick and some punches of his own. Christian came back and tried to land the I'm Prettier, but Edge blocked the move. Moments later, Edge hit the Downward Spiral but it only produced a two-count. Christian flung Edge into the corner, knocking the ref from the ring in the process. Christian used the opportunity to land a low blow and the I'm Prettier! Edge managed to kick out, however, and an enraged Christian brought a chair into the ring. Edge moved just as Christian was about to put the steel to his face. Edge kicked it back and slammed it onto Christian's head. Suddenly, Test stormed in and began pounding on Edge, ending the match in a disqualification. Christian followed up with the I'm Prettier that slammed Edge onto the steel chair.
Rob Van Dam encountered The Rock in the locker room and with a smile asked if The Rock heard the two would be tag team partners that night. The Rock said that RVD should keep in mind that just one week ago RVD was part of the Alliance. But for better or for worse, the two were on the same team that night in a tag match against the Dudleys. A blank stare enveloped RVD while The Rock was talking. The Rock asked if he was talking too fast. RVD apologized and said he was sorry that he spaced out.
The Rock said that if he was speaking too fast, he would start talking in Van Damese. "Dude. What's up?" The Rock said. The Rock said they were going to team up that night, walk down the aisle and lay the smacketh down on all their candy a sses. RVD said he understood, then asked how The Rock's Thanksgiving was. The Rock said it was nice and asked how Van Dam's was. RVD said every day's a holiday when you're Rob Van Dam. The Rock said that from the time he woke up that morning until after his match that night, The Rock was going to have his share of P-I-E!
Before the match for the Tag Team Championship could begin, Mr. McMahon came out and told RVD and The Rock that he didn't think anyone would have a problem if the Dudleys were given another partner and this was made into a Handicap match. Y2J's entrance music hit and Chris Jericho made his way to the ring!
At one point during the match, Bubba Ray tagged in Y2J so that he could beat on his arch rival The Rock. Y2J kicked Rock in the corner and dropped an elbow on the People's Champion in the middle of the ring. D-Von tagged in and picked up where Jericho left off. But The Rock caught D-Von with a suplex and crawled to the corner where RVD tagged in. Van Dam hit a sspinning heel kick on D-Von then a leg sweep on Bubba Ray when he tried to interfere. He followed that with the Rolling Thunder to Bubba Ray. But RVD soon was taken down and even took a flying head butt from D-Von.
Jericho tagged in and hit a big suplex that only put RVD down for a two-count. The Dudleys came in and also suplexed RVD, but the Hardcore Champion couldn't be pinned.
RVD held his own long enough to tag The Rock back in. The Great One immediately immobilized the Dudleys then pulled Y2J in the ring and assaulted him. The Rock tossed D-Von and Y2J over the top rope and hit a spinebuster on Bubba Ray which led to the People's Elbow! THe Rock would have won the match right there if Bubba Ray's teammates hadn't broken up the count. Y2J raced in but found himself put in the Sharpshooter! D-Von broke up the hold but met a spinning heel kick from RVD. RVD then sommersaulted over the top rope to take out Bubba Ray on the outside. The Rock took down D-Von with a Rock Bottom, but Y2J nailed a low blow and followed with a Rock Bottom to the People's Champion! Y2J then covered The ROck for the pin! After the match, Jericho stood over The Rock with his nose held high in the air. He then climbed the turnbuckle and held his arm in the air to mimick The Rock's celebration as SmackDown! drew to a close.