RADIO WWF RETURNS: Catch the Royal Rumble preview show on the Ticket 1050 - or if you can't pull in KTCT, listen LIVE on the web! Write down this link for later... http://www.broadcast.com/radio/Sports/KTCT/ Remember, Michael Cole is COUNTING on your support!

WXO: Since NOT A GOTT DAMN PERSON on this site has talked about it yet, I'm gonna take it upon myself to break the SCOOPS monopoly on WXO stuff by filing a TV report Wednesday. So come back tomorrow for more CRZ! With any luck (and if KBWB cooperates with me), I'll try out the WXO hour over the weekends and write some recaps. Just to prove that I can, mostly - thanks for asking that in your head just now.

QUICK QUOTE: WWFE 14 13/16 (- 13/64)

TONIGHT: With the "Miss Royal Rumble" swimsuit competition only six days away, why NOT have a sneak preview tonight? That's right, six women and TWELVE breasts! Cactus Jack is in the house! And NO matches announced before the show! Because WE know what YOU want to see and on that big list, WRESTLING comes in down around FIFTH!

TV-14-DLV Tonight, an exclusive report on Stone Cold Steve Austin's surgery! The breaking of glass means that NOW you mustn't DARE change that channel!

So important, they announced it before One World Leader Attitude - WWF!

LAST WEEK: Before our very eyes, Mankind transformed...into Cactus Jack - on SmackDown!

Opening Credits and Closed Captioned Logo

SPARKLY PYRO and LIVENESS ensues because from the New Haven Colesium in New Haven, CT 17.1.2K, RAW IS WAR on USA, on TSN and on this fine website!

CACTUS JACK is gonna kick off the interview section of the show with a bang(bang). "First off, I believe congratulations are in order for Triple H - because he did something I believed could not be done. You see, he made Mankind mad. And the question is, Triple H, why? He was friendly - he was funny - he was downright huggable, but you shoulda known somewhere deep down in his twisted soul, there was a sick SOB waiting to be woken up! And you know what you did, Triple H? You woke up the SOB. When you cracked me over the head with that ring bell, remember it well, remember it well! And when I felt that warm blood trickle down my face, I'd be lying if I said I didn't like it JUST a little bit! Because it was at that time that I realised who deep down I had been all along - Cactus Jack! And oh, Triple H - you should remember Cactus Jack, and if you don't, well I'd like you to pull up a seat and look at the TV monitor, because I"ve got one hell of a reminder of two and a half years ago, the man they said did not look like a star, the man they said was not cut out for the WWF rocked Madison Square Garden, and he rocked your world!" Let Us Take You Back to September 1997 and Cactus Jack's return agains Hunter Hearst Helmsley. "Entering the hallowed halls - the same MSG I went to as a child, and you paid the price! You paid the price, Triple H, and you will pay again! How'd it feel, Triple H, knowing that I will make you suffer - that I will give you pain - that 1997 was just a little inkling of what I have in store for you. And I'll be upright, and I'll be honest - Mick Foley, Cactus Jack, Mankind, they took a hell of a beating for a hell of a long time, and there is no way that a normal man should still be walking around after the punishment that's been dished out, and therein lies the secret, because I sure as hell am not a normal man. You see, I spent most of the last year worrying about the fact that I was not the man that I used to be, asking forgiveness from the fans, and you know what? The fans forgave me - because Mankind became one entertaining son of a gun. And I don't look down on Mankind, and there will be a day when he returns, and he will all make us laugh, but this Sunday will not be that day because there will be no laughter. You see, Triple H, in Madison Square Garden at the Royal Rumble, I am not going to pretend that I am the man I used to be - I'm going to be just a little bit better - and I don't regret a single night in the ten dollar motels. I do not regret a single freezing night in the back of a '78 Ford Fairmont. I do not regreat my wounds sticking to the sheets. I do not regret the ear that was cut off from my head and thrown out in the garbage can. Because it's all those things, Triple H, that made me what I am, and what I am is one bad son of a bitch! And this Sunday night, what I will be is one MAD son of a bitch (beeeeeeeep) out on your ass! So when I sit backstage and I get goosebumps up and down my arms, and I lace up those leopard-skin boots, it's not just a change in outfit, it's a change in mindset that says I will not be denied, and I will make you suffer! So I will take those leopard-skin boots, I'll lace up the boots, and I will do with those boots what they weren't meant to do - I will kick your pansy little ass! And don't get me wrong, I can't wait 'til MSG, just six days away, and I can't wait for my shot at what I feel is rightfully mine, the WWF Championship, but all that I want right now, is just a little piece of your ass right away. So Triple H, if you've got the testicular fortitude (and that is a big if) come down here right now in New Haven, Connecticut. No titles on the line, just you and me, and that's all, so bring it, and bring it NOW!" The music plays, and here comes TREBLE H, alone. The crowd wraps themselves up in chanting "asshole" soon enough. "Cactus Jack. The myth - the legend. You know, for four days now I've thought about nothing else but Cactus Jack. You know, at the Rumble, it's gonna be you and me for the WWF title, in a street fight. Now I have to admit, that wouldn't have been my first choice of matches with you - that match was made under duress - ["asshole, asshole"] - BUT be that as it may, a street fight it shall be. Cactus Jack and The Game will pull out all the stops - with THE most precious title there is on the line. But, as you stand in that ring, and you try to convince yourself and these people just how bad you really are...I'm gonna let you in on a secret. Because as sadistic as you can be at the Rumble, I will reach down to a place that I have never been in my life, and be THAT much more sadistic, be THAT much more twisted, be THAT - MUCH - MORE - EVIL - than you could EVER imagine you could be - in your life! The other half of that secret is...that as sadistic as you are, I've figured something out. I have figured out that while Cactus Jack might be a sadistic sonofabitch...Mick Foley hates his damn guts. As a matter of fact, I have a feeling Mick Foley might even be a little afraid of Cactus Jack. Every time you have maimed somebody, every time you have crippled, every time you have been as sadistic as you could be, Mick Foley dies a little bit inside because he can't stand you. Well, the difference between you and me is, when I get to that level - when I get that sadistic, when I get that sick, when I get that twisted, I will LOVE EVERY DAMN SECOND OF IT. So Mick Foley, at the Royal Rumble, you bring Cactus Jack - and you be scared - you be afraid - you be VERY afraid - because what I am bringing is gonna be more than you ever dreamed of, and it is gonna be more than you could ever handle." "Well, Triple H, that's real good, and you keep trying to fill yourself with that false confidence but I got a question concering tonight, and twenty thousand fans in this arena...

"Moments Ago" footage shows DX rushing...ah, hell, just go reread the above.

Your hosts are a pair of kings - LARRY KING & JERRY LAWLER. Cactus Jack has a lot of friends, we are told.

BIG BOSSMAN v. TEST for the Hardcore Championship - wow, when was the last defense of THIS title? (That question was rhetorical.) Let Us Take You Back to SmackDown! where Bossman and Prince Albert pretty much dissolved THEIR relationship. Test is not only the opponent, but also the challenger! Thanks, Lilian! The mysterious Orangeness and 13--ness interrupts Test's entrance as the disembodied voice of Taz once again says "the world is about to change - survive - you can't stop the path of rage." Meanwhile, the match has already started. Test ducks a nightstick and puts Bossman into the ringpost, then grabs the nightstick and Golotas him with it. Bossman takes Test over the barricade, and they both go. Now they're walking - they're walking - backstage we go - Bossman takes Test under the stands - Bossman with a big stick - takes out the light so we can't see that they're missing. Now througuh the tunnel to the backstage area. Brass knux on the right hand of Bossman, right, right, Test's head knocked into a timecard board. I guess he's got some "blood" under his nose, now. Now we're in a bathroom! Hooray! Bossman run into a stall door. Test stops to make a "funny" comment on the smell of some guy's dump, allowing Bossman to take advantage of the distraction. And by "funny," I mean "unintelligible." Test taken into a wall - now hit against a large wooden thing - now Bossman closing a metal door on his throat. For some reason, Chioda doesn't count three even though his shoulders are CLEARLY down. Bossman lets up the door and covers - and NOW there's a count - but only 2. Bossman argues the count - and Test pops up and fires back. Test throttling Bossman with his own arm bandage. Now they're walking back to the ring - but Bossman shakes him off and picks up a garbage can on his way back. BOOM! PRINCE ALBERT IN A CAN is out - Bossman conks HIS noggin with the can as well. Another for Test. In the ring - feet on the ropes - cover - 1, 2, nope! Albert in the ring - Uppercut, uppercut, now they're trading blows. Test with the nightstick to Bossman, and as he and Albert doubleteam Bossman, Test decides to whack *Albert* as well. Bodyslam - Test to the top rope - nightstick elbow! 1, 2, 3! Ladies and gentlemen, we have a new hardcore champion. He's also got a blood mustache. (4:15)

Back in the office, Stephanie says that this isn't last week - and DX *will* be respected. Triple H says yeah, tonight the Outlaws will take on the Rock and the Big Show in a tag team match - that is, if they don't beat each OTHER up first. He and X-Pac will take on the Acolytes. X-Pac protests (as you might imagine), but Stephanie and Triple H once again ask him to put some trust in them.

Terri fluffs up her headlights, and shows off her ribs. I *guess* that'll make me stay tuned. I mean, TWIST MY ARM.

JONATHAN COACHMAN is backstage with the Big Bossman - Prince Albert stuck his nose in his business, and nobody does that, and man, he's vowing some revenge, yeah buddy.

THA GODFATHA & D'LO BROWN (with six - no, three ladies) v. EDGE & CHRISTIAN - Quick, somebody tell Herb that the Godfather is out before 10PM!!!!!!!!! Brown and Christian start. Lockup, knee from Brown, right, kick, opposite corner whip, up and over, Christian kicks, right, right, opposite corner, block, neckbreaker attempt, reversal, off the ropes, hiptoss from Christian, dropkick, arm wringer, tag, Edge with a kick, right, off the ropes, reversed, duck, spinning heel kick from Edge, clothesline, reversal, into the gut, right, tag, off the ropes, hiptoss blocked, hiptoss blocked the other way, clothesline by the Godfather, stomping away, off the ropes, big boot, elbowdrop, another, is this the longest string of commas EVER?, cover, 2. Kicking away in the corner, tag to D'Lo, kicking continues. Right. Right again. Off the ropes, duck, Thesz press by Edge - but only 2. Brown with a right, right, tag, open shot, clubbing blow, scoop - and a slam, second rope Vaderbomb coming up - but he finds the knees instead. Christian reaching for the tag - both men make the tag. Christian ducks, atomic drop, clothesline, 1, 2, nope. Off the ropes, biiiig back body drop, Godfather in, double team, off the ropes, into an Edge spear. Brown tries to surprise Christian as one of the women get on the apron. Christian tries to whip Brown into the ropes, but it's reversed and he collides with the ho, sending her to the floor. Off the ropes, Christian with a dropkick - as he reaches for the tag - Edge isn't there. Turns out he went over to check if young lady was okay. Brown catches Christian in the Sky-Hi for the pin. (3:52) After the match, Godfather says he and "D'Lite" ain't playa hatas, and since he's chronic-ly in a good mood, they can have the ho's ALL NIGHT LONG. Only problem is...Edge is engaged to Val Venis' sister. The ho's don't seem to care much about this, taking Edge up the ramp - and leaving Christian behind. Edge protests all the way back. Christian, of course, isn't too happy in the first place about taking the loss when his partner wasn't where he needed him to be, but NOW - man, to take all the women and leave him with NOTHING...we just may hear more about this later.

MICHAEL KING COLE stands with a cel phone - apparently, he's in San Antonio via satellite and will file the report later tonight.

Meanwhile, Bossman and Albert are doing their thing hardcore style. Albert ends up thrown into a dressing room, where he hears a scream - then he takes off - Tori appears topless but with a towel. Albert crawls off as quick as he can, 'cause he KNOWS what'll happen with Tori in there! And so, dear reader, do you and I...

The 1-800-COL-LECT Slam-of-the-Week is Cactus Jack's apron-to-the-floor chairshot onto faux Mankind.

OLYPMIC GOLD MEDALIST, CELEBRATED REAL ATHLETE, PRESIDENT OF THE CHESS CLUB, HOMECOMING KING AND FUTURE FARMER OF AMERICA KURT ANGLE v. ? - At the Royal Rumble, Angle will take on a mystery opponent - aren't you curious enough to shell out some hard-earned cash for the PPV NOW? Back in the office, we hear that Triple H has a surprise for Stephanie. With a knock at the door, Steph asks "Is that it?" No - that's Tori. She sputters, "That - Prince Albert - just - a match - " Stephanie says a Kane/Prince Albert match, you got it. Back to the ring. "Now - I have been told that tonight - tonight I have a mystery opponent. Now I'm not sure who it is, but I am confident (as an Olympic hero) that I will come out on top BECAUSE I know each and every wrestler backstage like the back of my hand. So I know, that with my three I's - that's right, intensity, integrity and intelligence - *I* will come out on top." Of course, the mystery opponent is STEVE BLACKMAN (with Riggs & Murtaugh), which is supposed to be bad, because Blackman won't interfere on Angle's behalf in this match. Now, I know what you're thinking. "Hey! Can't Blackman just LAY DOWN for Angle?" No, no, my friend. You see, Blackman is a COMPETITOR. Blackman is a FIGHTER. Blackman - Steve Blackman - is the Lethal Weapon. This'll be a barnburner. First let's cut back to Stephanie to see her express indignancy (is that a word?) to her husband. Angle draws first blood with some punches in the corner. Off the ropes, duck, Blackman with a kick, chop, kick, stomp,

British Bulldog?

Coach stands with the Big Show. What he did to Rocky was personal, but it was nothing against the fans - he still respects them, as he hopes they respect him. He mispronounced "rapport," I believe. He's not a jabrone, and he's not gonna let the Rock call him that. Also, he's gonna win the Royal Rumble - and then at WrestleMania, the WWF title. Tonight, he'll take care of the Outlaws and all Rocky needs to do is stay out of his way. Show pats Coach's cheek and you can actually see his ENTIRE face disappear beneath that paw.

Kat sensuously massages her thigh...I'm thinking about sensuously massaging parts of MY body. Oh, COME ON - that's a pretty good line!

Coming up: we'll talk about Austin! Don't even think of missing it!

Jerry Lawler stands in the ring with MOST OF THE WOMEN of the WWF. Sunday, we'll have the "Miss Royal Rumble swimsuit competition." He asks Terri how she can top the RAW Magazine centerfold (visual aid here) - she says "Less is more." Kat: "What sort of strategy do I need? Have you forgotten Armageddon?" I feel I should point out the "Va-Chyna" T-shirt Kat is wearing. Huh. BB: "I'm quite sure the fans are ready to see a much BIGGER show?" Ivory: "Jerry, you are a pervert!" "Yeah, and your point is?" "You're ALL perverts You're ALL just a bunch of perverts! And I am not gonna have anything to do with this bikini contest, stupid T&A smut show--" Jacqueline and Luna commandeer the mic and say if THEY'VE gotta be a part of this, then she will too. Look at Luna and Jackie trying to get over as wrestlers during this bit - and LAUGH and laugh and laugh. Suddenly, Ivory's dress is ripped off and the brawl is on. Dogpile on Ivory! BB wearing the EMT getup. Kat carrying the Women's title. There's just so much to make fun of here! Somehow, BB's top is opened (natch). Lookit Terri's NIPPLES! Anyway, MAE YOUNG is out on the ramp as Moolah's music plays. She regards all this with some amusement as the REFS & OFFICIALS come out to attempt to restore order (and while Lawler encourages them NOT to make the attempt). Hey, Steve Lombardi putting in an appearence as an official! And, I think another ref I don't recognise...hmm. Anyway, Young climbs in the ring after it's emptied of all but the King. "It's about time that everybody can see what they - get their money's worth! And now, to my fans...to my fans, I'm going to let you see ...MY ...PUPPIES!" Lawler says NOBODY wants to see that - "The Stripper" starts up and off comes the top, revealing a slip. Only the timely intervention of SEXUAL CHOCKLIT MIZARK HENRY, HARVEY WIPPLEMAN and FABULOUS MOOLAH prevents the removal of any more of Young's clothing. But boy, you haven't LIVED until you've seen Mae Young doing that ol' pelvic thrust! Ross warns us about Sunday's contest: "Buyer beware." Is that a code word for "somebody might take their top off and we'll have to apologise for it on Monday?"

Ivory RULES, by the way.

The Acolytes - are - you know - WALKING!

Triple H, X-Pac and Stephanie - are - gotta say it - WALKING!

The WWF Rumble Royale is LIVE THIS SUNDAY!

1-800-COL-LECT proudly sponsors the 2000 Royal Rumble

Earlier Today, MICHAEL KING COLE filed this news-like report from Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Tejas. Dr. Lloyd Youngblood, Austin's surgeon, says that the problem was bone spurs pressing on his spinal cord - the surgery to correct the problem took 2.5-3 hours instead of the normal 1-1.5 because he was so muscular - however, he was in stable condition the whole time. Austin had a very positive attitude, and afterwards, he was feeling very up about things. Youngblood says we're looking for some solid bone healing here - and that'll take at least three months - maybe six to twelve - before Austin can perform without restriction. What Youngblood FAILED to say was whether or not Austin ever told him if he got a good look at the driver of that car that ran him down...or not.

The Rock - WATCHES TV!

SmackDown! is coming to San Jose 4 April! And tix are on sale Saturday, 22 January! And...WOW!

DX congratulates themselves on a job well done. "Moments Ago" footage shows

KEVIN "NAILZ" KELLY talks until the Rock puts up a hand to stop him. "Finally, the Rock HAS COME BACK to New Haven. But before the Rock talks about that, before the Rock talks about anything else, the Brahma bull has GOT to talk about...the Rattlesnake. Stone Cold Steve Austin, you and the Rock, we've been through it all! And if the Rock was there with you in Texas right now, he'd pick up a beer can, give you a toast, and give you an 'aw, hell yeah,' and 'congratulations on a very successful neck surgery!' Which essentially, Stone Cold, means three things...is #1, you can go huntin' again, #2 is you can go fishin' again, and #3, you can bring your ass right back where it belongs right here in the WWF!" Kelly asks Rock if he'd like to retract his calling the Show a jabrone. "Yes...the Rock DOES want to retract his statement. The Big Show is NOT a jabrone....but what the Big Show IS, is a seven foot, five hundred pound, steaming, stinking, steaming, stinking pile of Grade-A monkey crap! And the Rock says this, Big Show, did the Rock call you a jabrone? You damn right he did, he called twenty other a jabrone as well, shut your mouth, and look at the Rock, read the Rock's lips - jabrone - J-A-B-R-O-N-I-X-Y-Z-A-B-C-oh, it doesn't MATTER how you spell 'jabrone!' The Rock says this, Big Show, come Royal Rumble - the Rock's Rumble - the Rock guarandamntees to take his hand and one, by one, by damn one, over the top rope, the Rock guarandamnteeing winning the Royal Rumble, the Rock, going to WrestleMania, and going out of WrestleMania...the People's Champion. And on top of that, the Rock walking out of WrestleMania without a shadow of a doubt THE BEST DAMN WWF Champion there ever was....but first things first, Big Show, tonight. Once again, the Rock, making your monkey ass famous, once again, you teaming up with the Rock. Once again, you, the Rock's tag team partner. Make no mistake about it, the Rock does not need you as a tag team partner, the Rock does not WANT you as a tag team partner. But the Rock says this: you run your mouth about how it's personal between you and the Great One. Well, the Rock says, if you wanna do something personal for the Rock, the Walk - the Rock wants you to do something special. He wants you to stand out on that apron...and the Rock wants you to do the one impressive thing that you do - aaauuuooouuaaaauuooauuuououaaaa [chokeslam pantomime]. Jabrone. If ya smellllllllllalalalalalaalalaalowww...what the Rock...... ... .. .. .. .. ... ... ... .... is cookin'."

Wow! A three hour Mary Kay Letourneau EVENT! Maybe if I commit some crimes they'll make a movie about ME!

Jericho prepares for his intercontinental title defense tonight. Why's he got one tonight when at the Royal Rumble there will be a Triple Threat match between himself, Chyna, and Hardcore Holly for the title? The commentators are at a loss.

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JEFF HARDY (with Matty Hardy & Nipples and RAW is brought to you by...CRZ 3, Ray 1!!) v. BUH-BUH RAY DUDLEY (with D-Von Dudley) - Dudley rushes the ring and it's on. Blows exchanged, now more for Buh-Buh Ray. Bionic elbow from Dudley! Into the opposite corner, Jeff climbs up to the top, spins off with a...let's call it a corkscrew senton. I dunno. Here's a tornado bulldog for 2. Dudley goes outside - Hardy runs the ropes and hits a SOMERSAULT PLANCHA! And NOW the shirt's off! Back in the ring we go - off the ropes, kick, off the ropes, Dudley turns it into a powerbomb. In the corner as 1-800-COL-LECT brings us the Double Feature of the bulldog. Open-handed slap. Another gunshot. "Shut up!" Off the ropes, biiiig back bodydrop. Straight right. Into the corner - Hardy catches him in a headscissors takeover. "Full nelson bomb" by Dudley (which didn't look painful as BOTH men landed on their rumps). Terri on the apron - D-Von over to grab her - Matt over to defend her honour (heh) - D-Von hits the steps and Matt tries to followup but gets caught and dropped across the barricade. Back in the ring, Dudley hits a slam - senton misses, though. Hangman's neckbreaker by Hardy - he's gonna fly - senton bomb! 1, 2, 3! (2:46) D-Von is quickly in to get some revenge. Off the ropes, Dudley Death Drop! Matt is in - and there's ANOTHER 3D, just like that! "ECW" chant from the crowd? Yow! Buh-Buh Ray finds a table - WOW! Lookit her nipples! Jeff is placed on the table - Buh-Buh Ray on the second rope - D-Von putting Matt on Buh-Buh Ray in the headscissors position - Holy shit - SUPERBOMB ON MATT - THROUGH JEFF - *AND* THE TABLE! What a spot! Buh-Buh Ray has quite the look on his face now - he's not blinking. Dig the replay. The refs and officials are out - a little too late...

Hardcore Holly wonders aloud to his cousin what the hell Jericho's thinking defending the title against Rikishi Phatu tonight? He's just gonna lose the title and kill off HIS IC shot this Sunday!

Let Us Take You Back to Last Night on HeAT, where Phatu hit the ol' Banzai Splash on Rodney.

Local spot hypes the PPV this Sunday by showing last year's Rumble clips. Last year, Mr. McMahon won the Royal Rumble - what'll happen this year?

Halftime HeAT will once again grace the USA Network on Super Sunday! I thought I heard somewhere they'd learned their lesson and it WOULD be live in all timezones this year - hey, you think maybe the USA Network must have gotten my letter last year?

RIKISHI PHATU (with Too Cool) v. CHRIS MONDAY JERICHO for the Intercontinental Championship - Phatu sends Too Cool to the back during his entrance. "Welcome to RAW is JERICHO! And for you two intercontinental wanna-be's backstage who are wondering WHY I would come to defend this championship tonight, well the reason is you idiots, that's what honourable and legendary champions do, and in my eyes, and the eyes of all the Jerichoholics, *I* am the undisputed Intercontinental champion. And as for you, Rakasichi Fatu, what you don't know is that *I* am a dancing machine, and I'll be happy to teach you a couple of my patented moves, like the Great Caeser's Ghost, or the Electric Banana, but for now, I'm gonna have to destroy you, AYATOLLAH STYLE." You know why Jericho's the SMARTEST MAN ALIVE? He always lets you know he's watching the monitor and is aware of what's going on! I think he's the ONLY guy paying attention to that TV just like you'n'me. Phatu quickly gains the upper hand - into the corner, boots up - dropkick. Off the ropes, but Riksihi stops, and drops him. Outside we go, Rikishi follows. Jericho's head meets the STEEL steps, and again. Back in the ring we go. Jericho to the top rope, springs off with a dropkcik. NOW THE SHIRT'S OFF! Jericho tries a pescado, Phatu catches him and puts his back in the ringpost. Rolled back in the ring, he follows. Scoop - and a slam. Running out of the corner - big drumstick drop. 1, 2, NO! Off the ropes, Jericho ducks, flying jalapeno hits referee "Blind" Chad Patten when Phatu ducks. Belly-to-belly suplex. As Phatu drags him to the corner, the HOLLYS come out - Phatu absorbs some punches, then throws some of his own on Hardcore - Samoan drop for Crash. Samoan Drop for Hardcore. Jericho attacks again - chops away, whip is reversed, superkick. Motioning to the crowd for the sitout piledriver - but now THAT SLUT CHYNA & ERNEST MILLER are out. Somehow, that Golota found it's way betwixt the ample legs of the challenger and finds the mark. Chyna giving the badmouth to Jericho - shoves are exchanged, Phatu is up and there's a clothesline for each Co-Intercontinental champion. BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX FOR CHYNA! Setting her up in the corner for the Banzai Drop?!? Holly back in with a chair - yeah, you NEED to save that spot for PPV. Ref somehow manages to spot this interference (DQ 3:26) and the Hollys work on Phatu until TOO COOL run out - meanwhile, we see that Jericho managed to walk off with the belt once again. Too Cool whips Hardcore into a chair, that looked painful. Crash whipped, he ducks and spins around - not realising that Phatu is behind him. Sitout piledriver on Crash. Hey, don't think this segment is over yet - because NOW IS THE TIME ON SPROCKETS WHEN WE DANCE!

Let Us Take You Back to Earlier Tonight when Bossman, apparently in a pre-meditated plan, threw Prince Albert into a topless Tori's dressing room. Coming up next - now that we came up with an excuse to have Kane wrestle Prince Albert, why, Kane's gonna wrestle Prince Albert!

Royal Rumble spot

Cactus Jack tells Big Show he's had some problems with the Rock in the past too - but they need to work it out and work together against DX. Show politely thanks him for the advice.

KANE (with Tori) v. PRINCE ALBERT IN A CAN - Albert tires to rush the ring and fails. Stomp, right, right, uppercut, elbow, chop, off the ropes, head down, kick from Albert, clothesline from Kane. Uppercut, kick, elbow, right, into the opposite corner, shoulder from Albert to block the charge. Backstage, we see Big Bossman watching on the monitor and enjoying it. Uppercut from Albert, bicycle kick, clothesline to take him to the outside. Kane throats him on the top rope before coming back in - top-rope flying clothesline. Choke - Albert throws some weak rights, but doesn't break it - chokeslam - drive through. (1:17) Ross, ever the detective, tells us "there's a piece missing here with Tori." Albert manages to get the mic post-match. "Kane - Kane - obviously you like to be dominated by a woman - and so - do I." What the hell does THAT mean?

Cactus Jack tells the Rock that DX attacks in a pack - he needs to work together with the Big Show. The Rock says he'll work with the Big Show, all right - oh yes, he'll work with him REAL good. What's that mean? We'll find out - right after this short break!

And now, the WWF Rewind, presented by Jackson Hewitt Tax Service - from SmackDown!, the Big Show refuses to tag in - and later, chokeslams the Rock.

Wait a minute. JACKSON HEWITT? How many kids in the 2-11 demo need their *taxes* prepared, for crying out loud? Somebody get Bob Ryder on this!

NEW AGE OUTLAWS v. WELL IT'S THE BIG SHOW & LA ROCA in a nontitle match - Quote me: Dogg rhymes without reason. That's a pretty good line - I wonder who I stole it from. Hey, I think I'm onto something here! Take a close look in the ring - right there. Am I imagining things or does senior referee "Blind" Earl Hebner seem to have more hair NOW than he did the last time we saw him a few weeks back? Or did he just colour it? I think there's definitely some different hair action going there. Anyway, to the match. No sooner does Rock come out than he and the Show start fighting. Rock ducks the first shot and wails away on the Big Show, culminating in a right that takes him over the top rope and to the floor! Show tries to get up - Rock knocks him down again. And one more time. Now the Outlaws take on the Rock from behind, and the doubleteam stomp is on. Right from the Dogg. We look up on the stage to see TREBLE H, STEPHANIE ONO & X-PAC on the recliner and chair up on the stage. Big Show now stands out on the floor, arms crossed, watching the proceedings. Gutshot, tag. Open shot, right, off the ropes, duck, Rock with a swinging neckbreaker. 1, 2, nope! Polite applause from the Show on the floor. Gunn comes back, knocking him down, then choking him out. "Come on Rocky! Let's go!" Rock outside at the commentary table - Dogg comes off the apron with an axehandle.