WWF SMACKDOWN! AIRED: April 25, 2002

Hi, I'm not Mick, but I am recapping Smackdown! I'll try to fill the void, but if you leave unsatisfied you were warned.

U-P-N!

Opening credits.

Apparently Jerry M. is gay (a sign told me so) and WE ARE LIVE (on 2 day tape delay via the editing room) from Peoria Civic in Peoria, Illinois. Michael Cole informs us Sunday night was historic, and who am I to doubt him? Hulk Hogan is not only standing next to a mountain, but he's chopping it down with the edge of his hand. Here's an extended standing ovation…and believe you me it's REALLY extended. I could write a whole thesis paper in this spot if I was taking anything in school. Milk that chant for everything you've got big guy! "I can not begin to describe what it feels like to stand out here in front of all you Hulkamaniacs…as the Undisputed World Wrestling Federation champion! But like I said, last Monday night, if it wasn't for The Undertaker's involvement in Backlash, maybe I wouldn't be the champion right now. But in my heart Hulkamaniacs, I know I still would be brothers. But there's only one way to know for sure. And that's right here tonight with all my Hulkamaniacs right here behind me, give Triple H that rematch that I promised him. Right here in Peoria, Illinois brother!" Hogan's going to DEFEND the title? I'm as shocked as you are… "You know all you maniacs out there know I've been in this business for a long damn time. I've been in the ring with the very best, and I've been in the ring with the very nastiest. But as far as Triple H goes, he's taken this game to a whole new level. He's the very best that I've ever, ever stepped in this ring with…" Apparently Triple H is out to enjoy a piece of this verbal stroking, because Motorhead invades our homes, as does the Cerebral Assassin. Say, how did that whole arrested thing end up? You'd think they'd detain him for attempted murder more than an evening. "You have a question in your mind as to whether you'd still be World Wrestling Federation champion if it wasn't for The Undertaker at Backlash? There is no question in my mind, but be that as it may you earned my respect at Backlash, that is why when it was all said and done I stuck my hand out and shook your hand like a man. And just the mere fact that tonight you would be willing to defend that championship against the best in this business, you earned my respect again. But understand this…" Here come those Hogan chants again. "That's right, that's right. They love you. But understand this, I love THAT. That championship right there, that is what I respect, that is what I love, it is my religion, it is my law. And the question is, at Backlash when it was all over, I stuck my hand out and shook your hand like a man. The question is, tonight Hogan when it is over, when I have taken back my World Wrestling Federation championship, when I have taken back what is mind, will you Hulk Hogan, will you be man enough to shake my hand?" They square off. Triple H frowns, Hogan blank stares. I guess to make the match official, here comes Vince McMahon. Triple H: "I'm beggin' you to come down the ramp." "You know last I checked, neither one of you two are co-owners of the World Wrestling Federation. Last I checked, me Vince McMahon, I'm in charge of Smackdown! and I make the matches around here. Everybody knows, SHUT UP!" The asshole chants just continue to grow. "Everybody knows when I make the matches I make the best matches for WWF fans. I listen to them, so tonight I ask all of you, is that the match you want to see? Do you want to see, do you want to see Triple H vs. Hulk Hogan for the WWF Title?" The fans cheer fairly loud. "Do you REALLY wanna see it?" Cupping the ear - the fans get louder. "Well then by god tonight…tonight…I can't do it! No no, I can't give you that match, but I'll tell you why I can't. Because all of you know here in this arena, they know all over America, they know all over the world, we have to start cleaning things up around here. Yes we do, we gotta clean things up, we gotta get rid of the criminal element. And that's why Triple H won't get his rematch tonight. Triple H you know damn well you were arrested last Monday night on RAW pal. You were arrested for viciously assaulting The Undertaker. You don't deserve a rematch. And I'll tell you Triple H, I'll tell you another reason why you don't deserve a rematch, you didn't give Chris Jericho a one on one rematch after Wrestlemania. That's another reason. But Hogan, hey! You're so anxious to defend the WWF championship brother, then you'll do it. But you'll defend the WWF Title not tonight." It figures. "It'll be one week from tonight Hogan, and I'll tell you who you're gonna face Mr. Red and Yellow. You'll face the winner of tonight's matchup pitting Triple H against his opponent, wrestling's living legend, Chris Jericho. So I ask the two of you in the ring tonight, I ask you, whatchoo gonna do brothers? Whatchoo gonna do when Mr. McMahon's authority runs wild on you!" Vince isn't leaving just yet though. He's got a bottle of water - and does a fairly funny imitation of Triple H's water spew. Triple H and Hogan react accordingly.

WWF OVERDRIVE OF THE NIGHT: Tajiri spews red mist, and pins Kidman to regain the Cruiserweight Title.

Backstage, Chuck is rubbing the shoulders of Billy. Rico has issues with the way Chuck is rubbing - showing him the proper way to bring out the glow. Tajiri walks in, exciting the boys. Torrie is ignored. Billy takes no time in being racist. Chuck is happy all three guys can go out there with their gold ensemble - against Kidman, Maven, and Al Snow. Rico doesn't care much for Torrie's outfit, insisting she lacks fabric up top. He offers her a headband, but Tajiri takes a liking to it and decides to sport it himself. The boys all approve, and Torrie gives Tajiri a sympathetic smile. As they leave she gives a sad glance to the camera, before Tajiri pulls her along.

MAVEN, AL SNOW, and BILLY KIDMAN vs. TAJIRI (with Torrie), BILLY and CHUCK (with Rico)

Kidman and Chuck are going to start this one. Hey, those guys would have put on a bitchin' WCW Saturday Night match back in the day… Kidman ducks a clothesline, and puts on a headlock. Chuck lifts him up, and shoves him off. Blind charge misses - and Kidman takes advantage with a hiptoss followed by a dropkick. Kidman runs and leaps right into Chuck's arms - which doesn't fare well when met with an overhead belly to belly suplex! Cover, 1, 2, Kidman kicks out. Kidman is whipped towards the turnbuckle, but he catches himself, leaps, and wraps his legs around the head of Chuck. A rana follows, and Chuck is smacked around a bit in the faces corner. Kidman tags out to Maven. Clothesline for Chuck. Make it two! Whip - spinning heel kick! Billy's seen about enough of that, heads in and gets hiptossed. Chuck is whipped, but that's reversed, and Billy nails Maven with a clothesline coming off the other side. In the corner, all three guys work over Maven. Outside the ring, Rico's keeping Torrie in place. Chuck drops Maven with a big right hand as the fans try to rally Maven. Tag out to Billy. Big boot the midsection - Billy starts jawing with the crowd - and Maven fights back! Off the ropes he takes another boot, and a Fameasser. 1, 2, Al Snow saves Maven. Tajiri is tagged in while Maven is in position for that roundhouse kick. Outside though, Rico's again picking up Torrie's skirt, and she's not liking it. She's so disgusted Rico gets slapped. Tajiri's out to the floor and obviously sides with the one who's right - in this case Rico. Maven tags in Kidman, and I guess Billy's legal now. Kidman with a rana, and a dropkick. Whip is reversed - but Kidman comes off with a swinging DDT! Chuck sneaks in and hits the Jungle Kick! Meanwhile Al Snow is finally in and taking the fight to Chuck - hitting a backdrop. Kidman is kicked in the temple by Tajiri, but Maven dropkicks him out. Maven and Billy square off. The champs are whipped into eachother, then Al and Maven drop the champs pants! All the boys are wearing g-strings. You know, this would be a lot funnier if it hadn't been done with Kurt the past two weeks in a row. Al and Maven chase the champs to the back. Rico is begging for mercy, and Torrie drops HIS pants. Maven and Al smack his ass and send him on his way. Tajiri and Kidman have paired off because there WAS a wrestling match taking place. Tajiri believes he can break the law, but Kidman proves him it can't be done by stopping the powerbomb. Drag to the corner - and Kidman heads up… SHOOTING STAR PRESS!!! 1, 2, 3!

Time: 4:15

For some SICK TWISTED reason, Al Snow and Maven try on Billy and Chuck's tights. Ugh. They smack eachother around and tell them not to go there sister.

Kurt Angle is walking and smiling tonight. He bumps into Some Guy in a security jacket. Kurt tells the large man he's going to unveil his new shirt tonight - and it'll come in JUST HIS SIZE because it lists all his accomplishments on the back. Kurt promises to give the security guard a new shirt at half price.

Somewhere, a long pair of legs are standing. Stacy's massaging Vince's temples - and someone knocks on the door. It's…it's…Randy Orton! He's here because he's got a WWF tryout match tonight. Vince talks about Bob Orton, and remembers the cast he had for years on end. Vince wishes him good luck and takes off. Randy shakes Stacy's hand. "Hi, I'm Randy Orton." "You most certainly are Randy Orton. Look at the size of those hands. My those are some BIG hands! You know what they say about guys with big hands. You know, since you're having a tryout tonight why don't I critique your body? Why don't you take that sweatshirt off?" He removes the shirt, and Stacy nibbles on a finger. "Oooh yummy. I'm sure you know a lot about holds and everything, but do you know this one? You take your hand and you put it right here on my hip, and…" The door suddenly opens, and Vince is back. Stacy suddenly turns the tables and says the minute he walked out the door Randy started hitting on her. "This is gratitude? You know what, you're just like your old man! I'll tell you what you do, your tryout match tonight, it's gonna be against Hardcore Holly. Now get the hell out of here! Get the hell out!" Vince comforts Stacy.

Backstage a whole bunch of betting men are standing around. Mark Henry and Faarooq arrive, and Christian has a bet. Christian doesn't believe Mark Henry can bend a frying pan. Henry's in - and wants Faarooq to bet on him. He grabs himself a towel, squeezes, and actually rolls it in half! Good GAWD! Yeah, I'm a sucker, I like this. Test has a second bet. A solid steel rod - can he bend it in half? Double or nothing. Luckily Lance Storm is nearby with a weightlifting belt. Henry puts it on, and bends away! Christian's seen enough, and clocks Henry with the bent frying pan before running away.

BOB HOLLY vs. RANDY ORTON

Lock up, Bob gets a go-behind, but Orton counters with one of his own and takes him down! Back to a vertical base, Bob puts on the headlock, Orton shoves him off into the ropes, but gets run over with a shoulderblock. Bob off the ropes - but gets caught with a hiptoss. Bob doesn't appreciate that, whips Orton, tries one of his own, but Orton counters into an armbar takedown! Cover, 1, 2, Bob kicks out. He's up to his feet right away and runs him over with a stiff looking clothesline. Bob mounts Orton and starts to punch away. Into the ropes, Bob tries to choke Orton. He places Orton throat first on the top ropes - picks him up by the legs, and kicks him in the midsection. Orton's feeling that one. Holly holds him in a half nelson and hammers away at the back. In the ropes, Holly beats the hell out of him with chops. The ref orders him to give the kid a break - and when he comes forward, Orton picks him up and hits a Stun Gun! Orton with a right, goes for a whip which is reversed - ducks a clothesline, and dropkicks Holly! Cover, 1, 2, Bob kicks out. Orton beats on Holly come more - goes for a whip which is reversed - Holly charges and meets the elbow. Orton to the top, but he's cut off by Holly. Bob to the top rope, hammering away, Orton shoves him away, steps up, and hits a bodypress! Bob rolls through, 1, 2, oh so close! Holly gets in the face of the referee, and when he turns around he takes a drop toe hold into an Oklahoma roll! 1, 2, 3!!

Time: 2:44

Orton celebrates all the way to the back!

Kurt Angle stares at his shirt, which is hidden by a curtain. "You're the photographer. Well listen, this t-shirt is gonna be huge. It's gonna be the fashion statement of the year. Now it's up to you to make sure this t-shirt gets on the cover of WWF magazine, Newsweek," and at this point Edge has tiptoed into the picture and is headed towards the shirt… "Time Magazine, Sports Illustrated, National Geographic, you get the picture? I want the people in Zimbabwe wearing this baby, you understand? Now I know you know those little tiny Japanese photographers…" Edge tiptoes out of the picture with something, yadda yadda yadda, you get the idea.

Kurt Angle is on his way out! The fans continue to chant You Suck during the proper intervals in his song. "Ladies and gentlemen, now I know that most people aspire to be rich and famous to avoid stepping foot in run down hick towns like this one. Whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa, but not me! Oh no! Because regardless of where they're from, I love all my fans. And even though this town Pee-oria…I mean listen to that word Pee-oria…It sounds more like a urinary infection than an actual town. BUT, I know that you people are as excited as heck to have a real life honest to goodness Olympic champion in your presence. Now looking around, I can't help but notice how morbidly obese many of you are. Listen, listen, congratulations, for once that's to your advantage. I'll tell you why, because tonight I'm about to unveil the brand new Kurt Angle t-shirt. A t-shirt that I designed myself, available only in double XL or larger! Now I know that you people are asking yourself why double XL? Well you need all the space you can to print European Champion, Intercontinental Champion, King Of The Ring, Two Time WWF Champion, Olympic Champion, World Champion, Six Time National Champion, National Hall Of Famer, just to name a few." I see that WWF Hardcore Champion didn't make this prestigious list… "The list goes on and on and on people, and you'll see that with my brand new t-shirt. And I know you people are asking yourselves, you're saying 'Kurt, I'm grosely out of shape. My skin is horrible. And I'm pathetic. So wouldn't wearing your shirt actually be like living a lie?' Well the answer to that question is yes it would. But you know what, I'm saying that's okay. Because once you wear my t-shirt you'll feel something that you've never felt before. You people will feel like winners. So without any further ado…" And on cue here comes Edge. Michael Cole notes that Edge is scheduled to team with Rikishi against Kurt Angle and Albert lately. Kurt's been dropped to tagging with ALBERT? Oh GOD. "What the hell are you doing out here? What are you out here to make some kind of wisecrack? Edge, hang on a second, I'm not done talking. I beat you straight up 1, 2, 3 at Backlash, so you have nothing on me. So why the hell are you out here right now?" "Kurt, despite all of our differences, you and I had one helluva match at Backlash. Now uh, you have a new t-shirt out and I wanted to come out here, I wanted to say congratulations Kurt. I wanted to say congratulations, and I couldn't be happier for you, you've got a brand new t-shirt, and I want to see it, I want to see the t-shirt." "You're serious?" "After the match you and I had, I'm dead serious." "It was a good match. You know something Edge, I knew you'd come around, I knew you would." And the boys shake hands. "So you people want to see my brand new t-shirt? Excellent, photographers gather around. I want to get a good shot of this. People, I want you to see the brand new look of Kurt Angle. So without any further ado, here now is the brand new Kurt Angle t-shirt. Drum roll please." The curtain comes off…and it's a You Suck t-shirt! "Is that not me or what? Does that not fit me or what? Hey, listen, if you people have any fat kids, it makes a great gift idea…" At this point he sees it. "Hey, this is not my t-shirt, stop taking pictures. Who the hell did this?" "Kurt, that shirt definitely is you. Hey, can we please play the song that inspired this fashion masterpiece?" Medal starts up, and the fans are rabid for the You Suck chants. Edge is all grins, Kurt is a wreck.

Video package from Monday of The Undertaker and Triple H's brawl.

SMACK! OF THE NIGHT: Mark Henry picks up a two and a half ton car.

MARK HENRY vs. CHRISTIAN

Henry charges, but Christian ducks the clothesline. He hammers away at the skull of Henry. A whip attempt is blocked, as Henry isn't budging, and Christian is sent to the floor. Christian leaves a finger open, and Henry stomps on it. Christian gets sent into the apron face first - then he's Gorilla press slammed from the floor onto the top rope. Not quite as impressive as I'm sure they'd have liked. Henry continues to run over Christian with clotheslines and shoulderblocks, then hits a falling headbutt. 1, 2, Christian kicks out! Henry puts a clawhold on Christian(!) but as the ref turns his back, Christian gets in a lowblow to break it up. Christian kicks away - then hits a dropkick to Henry's face. Trying an Unprettier would be the LAST thing on my mind, but sure enough Christian does just that and winds up in a bearhug. Christian submits???

Time: 1:54

Wow, talk about a trip straight back to the 80's…

WHY is everyone still wearing Backlash t-shirt?

Marc Loyd has Chris Jericho backstage. "First of all, I think it's a testament to the owner of Smackdown!, the supremely intelligent and fair minded Mr. Vince McMahon proving once again that this here is the land of opportunity. I mean where else on Smackdown! do two warriors get a chance to go toe to toe for the chance to face Hollywood Hulk Has been for the World Wrestling Federation Undisputed championship hmmm? Where else? Tonight after I beat Triple H, and next Thursday after I beat Hulk Hogan, I get to face The Undertaker at Judgement Day for the Undisputed Championship. And don't think I'm overlooking Triple H, au contraire! I'm looking forward to facing Triple H. Here's a guy that after Wrestlemania gave what was rightfully mine, my championship rematch to Hollywood Hulk Has been? I mean who is Triple H? Here's a guy who held the championship for what, 4 short weeks? It was embarrassing. A larger than life living legend like Chris Jericho held the belt for 4 glorious months junior! Triple H, he took advantage of a questionable situation at Wrestlemania, after all I did have a very high fever if you recall. He took advantage of me, and took a questionable victory and doesn't even give me a rematch until tonight, 4 days after he lost the Undisputed Championship? Who does Triple H think he is huh? Huh? I'll tell you who he is, he's a former champion, he's a soon to be EX husband, and most importantly of all he's Chris Jericho's stepping stone to regaining the Undisputed World Wrestling Federation Championship. So tonight I take Triple H out of competition, next week I beat Hollywood Hulk Has been, and I regain what's rightfully mine. Why? Because I am a larger than life living legend, and tonight I beat the hell out of Triple H and destroy his championship dreams for good, right here on Smackdown!"

RIKISHI and EDGE vs. ALBERT and KURT ANGLE

Neat fact, everyone in this match are former IC champs…

The heels charge, and get beaten down. Kurt turns the tables on Edge just for a second, before getting clotheslined. Edge ducks a clothesline, and hits a spinning heel kick of his own. In the corner, Edge chops and punches at Kurt - goes for a whip which is reversed - and takes a belly to belly overhead suplex! Kurt tags in Albert. Albert sends Edge into the corner and punches at Edge. Edge falls and gets stomped. Double underhook…STANDING VERTICAL SUPLEX! Edge is slammed, 1, 2, Edge kicks out. Edge picked up - but he escapes the Gorilla Press slam, and shoves Albert into Kurt! Off the ropes, big spear to Albert! Cover, 1, 2, Kurt makes the save. Kurt doesn't stop there though, knocking Rikishi off the apron. Olympic Slam on Edge is blocked and reversed into a half nelson bulldog? Rikishi wants a tag, and gets it! He runs over both guys as he's a man on fire. Powerslam for Albert! Kurt is whipped into the opposite corner where Albert is - Rikishi charges full steam ahead with his cheeks and hits Kurt. Kurt bounces out of the corner and walks into a clothesline. Albert takes a Samoan drop! Slap the cheeks - off the ropes - midring banzai! 1, 2, Kurt makes the save. Edge clotheslines Kurt, then does a Cactus clothesline on Albert. Kurt charges Rikishi, but gets sent out to the floor. Back in, Rikishi and Albert are duking it out. Albert is sent into the corner and Rikishi charges with a running splash. Albert falls into that familiar seated position, and now it's time to back that ass up…but Kurt's in with an Olympic Slam! Edge off the other side hits a spear on Kurt! From behind, Albert grabs a hold of Edge, but can't get the Baldo Bomb as it's blocked, but Edge is sent out to the floor. Albert charges Rikishi who sidesteps, and hits a mule kick! Rikishi climbs the ropes, but Kurt's back in. Rikishi takes care of him, but Albert's back up, hits the bicycle kick AND the Baldo Bomb! YIKES! 1, 2, 3!

Time: 4:02

Edge continues to stomp on Kurt outside. Albert saves his partner, rolls Edge in, Kurt gets a chair, Albert holds him hostage, Edge kicks the chair back into Kurt's face, then lowblows Albert. Edge for whatever reason gets HIS music played.

D-Von has a collection basket, and declares it time to collect!

After commercial, D-Von is in the crowd collecting money. A plant, err I mean fan steals the basket. D-Von chases him and beats the hell out of him. "The good book says thou shalt not steal!"

Kurt Angle finds that security guard from earlier - and he's wearing a You Suck shirt. Kurt throws a tantrum and threatens to kill Edge.

Triple H is on his way out…

CHRIS JERICHO vs. TRIPLE H (in a Number One Contender's match)

They circle about…and no lock up, since Jericho scoots out to the floor. Jericho heads back in at Tim White's request, but takes his time doing so. Lock up isn't possible since Jericho backs up. Triple H looks to Tim White for help, and Jericho takes that opportunity to kick away. Hah, Jericho rules! Chops to Triple H - whip - and Triple H runs him over. Triple H in control, punching away. Whip - Triple H ducks, and gets a boot to the face. Jericho off the ropes - and is sent out to the floor by Triple H. H follows, and chases Jericho back into the ring. Inside, Jericho takes a clothesline and the hammering continues. Jericho sent shoulder first into the post. Armdrag - and Triple H works over the shoulder. Jericho is again posted on that same shoulder. Armdrag - Jericho fights out of it with punches. Whip - Jericho takes a DDT off the ropes. Out to the floor goes Triple H who works the arm around the post. Triple H heads back in to break up the count and heads back to the floor. Rake of the eyes - Triple H sent into the steps. Triple H is rolled back in, but Jericho is favoring the shoulder. From his knees Triple H fights back - whips Jericho - but Jericho hits the flying Jalapeno! Punches to Triple H, and he's been busted open. More hammering in the corner. Crowd: "Triple H!" Whip across the ring - Jericho follows and clotheslines Triple H. McMahon watches with Stacy. Triple H fights back with punches - comes off the ropes, and gets caught in a sleeper! Triple H stays alive, but falls slowly. Triple H fights out of it, and puts on one of his own! Jericho shoves Triple H off into the ropes - each man hits a forearm to the face, Jericho falls, and Triple H does too right on his groin!

Backstage, Stacy frantically starts pointing towards the door. Vince jumps out of his skin at the sight of The Undertaker. "What the hell are you doing here?" You know, I thought the point of brand extension was to KEEP this from happening! Ladies and gentlemen, we have to take a commercial break!

We return, and Jericho drops Triple H. Cover, 1, 2, Triple H kicks out. He kicks away in the corner. Outside, Jericho works over Triple H who lies on the apron. Triple H fights back - goes for a whip which is reversed, and Jericho hits a spinning heel kick! 1, 2, not today! Jericho kicks away. Whip - Jericho charges, Triple H moves, and he's hit the post again! Jericho comes out of it, and is met with a neckbreaker. Whip - Jericho ducks a clothesline, but can't avoid the spinebuster! 1, 2, NO! Jericho sent into the turnbuckle. Punching continues. Whip - Jericho slides under the kneelift, and gets on another sleeper! Neckbreaker drops Triple H, cover, 1, 2, Triple H kicks out. Jericho heads to the top rope - but Triple H hits the ropes to cut him off. Triple H heads up - but Jericho counters his attack and shoves him away. Missile dropkick hits on target, cover, 1, 2, SO CLOSE! Jericho thinks it's 3 and starts to throw a tantrum. Triple H takes the chance to hit a running knee lift! Cover, 1, 2, not today. Triple H whips Jericho - it's reversed - Jericho comes off the ropes looking for a bulldog, but gets clotheslined! This is an AWESOME match! Cover, 1, 2, Jericho kicks out. Whip - Jericho reverses, goes for a dropkick, but Triple H pulls back, goes for the slingshot, Jericho lands on the second turnbuckle, leaps, gets booted, Pedigree is attempted, reversed into a backslide, 1, 2, TRIPLE H KICKS AWAY. Holy shit I thought that was it! Jericho comes off the ropes, hits the Bulldog - tries the Lionsault but Triple H moves! Triple H with a boot to the midsection - reversed into the Walls, and he gets it locked on! Triple H is crawling, crawling, crawling…Jericho is leaning back…the arm is checked once…twice…but he's alive on the third! Triple H continues the crawl and reaches the ropes! Jericho thinks that's it and starts a celebration, but the ref doesn't count it. Jericho heads to the floor, grabs a chair, slides it in, and grabs a second chair. Tim White goes to get rid of the first one, but behind his back Jericho goes to nail Triple H, but gets DDTed! Cover, 1, 2, NO! Jericho and Triple H start the slugfest now. Back and forth they go. Whip is reversed by Jericho - but he meets a facebuster. Boot to the midsection - Pedigree is NOT hit because Undertaker is on the apron, Triple H gets rid of him and rolled up right away, 1, 2, 3!!!!!!!!

Time: 13:10 + about 3:00 of commercials…

Triple H gets back to beating the hell out of Taker right away, but Jericho joins Taker's side and the two beat him down. Jericho poses, he's got a title shot next Thursday night! The beating continues, until Hulk Hogan makes the save. Undertaker and Hogan brawl into the crowd - he's limping wild! Jericho at the top of the ramp, he mocks the cupping of the ear. And we're out!

WHAT AN AWESOME MAIN EVENT!!!

If you missed this, consider yourself unlucky.