WWE Insurrextion PPV results: 6/07/03 - HHH/Nash Street Fight
Submitted by Matthew Tremley on Saturday, June 7, 2003 at 5:43 PM EST
- Tony Cottam sent in the following:
Hi,
Just watched the WWE Insurrextion PPV, thought you might like a recap of the show :
WWE Insurrextion
Telewest Arena, Newcastle
June 7th 2003
Insurrextion kicked off with a still image of Freddie Blassie and an “in memory” dedication.
We then launched straight into a video package featuring Nash, Michaels, Triple H, Flair, Jericho, Steiner, Bischoff and Austin.
WWE Women’s Title
Jazz (c) w/ Theodore Long vs. Trish Stratus
Jazz picked up the win in 9:42 after Theodore got in the ring and rammed Trish shoulder first into the turnbuckle, while the referee was distracted with the interfering Victoria.
A neat video package of the Christian and Booker T feud aired next.
WWE Intercontinental Title
Christian (c) vs. Booker T
Christian fluked a win after 15:10 with a reversal of Booker T’s roll up - ably assisted by the ropes, of course. One sided match in Booker’s favour which bodes well for Bad Blood.
Backstage Austin runs into Theodore Long and after telling Theodore his suit must have cost “at least 19.95 in a thrift store” books him into a 6 man tag match with Christopher Nowinski and Rodney Mack against Bubba, Spike and D-Von - The Dudley Boys. Austin sent Long packing as Kane came round the corner - a brief staredown followed, ending when Kane walked off.
A video reminder of the issues between RVD & Kane and La Resistance aired, featuring Austin’s “motivation” of Kane after the match on last week’s Raw.
World Tag Team Titles
Rob Van Dam & Kane (c) vs. La Resistance
Ross and Lawler played on the effects that Austin’s motivation may have had on Kane all through the match, which ended in 9:03, when an RVD 5 star frog splash on Sylvan Grenier (after simultaneous chokeslams to both Grenier and Dupree from Kane) got the win for the champions.
Al Snow interviewed Goldust backstage, who hyped his upcoming match with Rico
Rico vs. Goldust
In a solid match, Goldust powerslammed Rico for the win in 9:52.
JR and The King briefly talked about Freddie Blassie, before a video tribute to him and his life aired, at home and in the arena. Lawler and Ross stood up applauding as the arena chanted “Freddie! Freddie”.
Chris Jericho’s Highlight Reel
featuring Eric Bischoff and Steve Austin
Jericho came down to a ring filled with 2 bar stools and a small red carpet to host the first International edition of the Highlight Reel (his words, not mine) and complained about the set and generally antagonising the Newcastle crowd before introducing Eric Bischoff, who proceeded to do the same.
Austin interrupted, and after informing the crowd that he had 20 pints the night before, and told Bischoff that the planned Nash vs. Triple H main event was now a street fight, opted for a beer bash with Jericho and Bischoff - in a surreal moment, Jericho even managed to get the crowd to say “dowahdiddy diddydum diddydoo” before the beer drinking would commence.
Needless to say, Jericho was the recipient of a stunner. Bischoff looked worried, before Austin reminded him that he couldn’t touch him... in the US. Kick wham stunner, more beers and everyone was happy.
A quick segment backstage with Triple H and Ric Flair was next. Just the usual “I’m the man, this isn’t fair” kind of stuff.
6 man tag match
Bubba, Spike and D-Von Dudley vs. Rodney Mack, Christopher Nowinski & Theodore Long
The crowd were really into this match, with the tables being on the receiving end of the biggest chants. Spike took the win for the Dudleys at the 9 minute mark when he pinned Theodore after a misguided Rodney Mack clothesline took out Theodore instead of the intended target, Spike. After the match, the fans of tables got their way, when Nowinski took a 3D through a table.
A brief video package highlighting the differences between Test, Scott Steiner and Stacy Keibler aired, hyping the match at Bad Blood also.
Guest Referee : Val Venis - Guest Ring Announcer : Stacy Keibler
Scott Steiner vs. Test
Stacy was at ringside as she’s contractually obliged to be with Test for the time being. Short match, with a lot of crowd interaction between Stacy and the fans. Scott picked up the win after he hit his version of Kanyon’s Flatliner at 6:40
A very good recap of the Nash and Triple H feud aired, and it was time for the main event - HBK came down to the ring to his music, followed by Nash, then Triple H - no separate entrance for Flair...
World Heavyweight Title
Street Fight
Triple H (c) w/ Ric Flair vs. Kevin Nash w/ HBK
This is the match we should have had at Judgment Day. Wasn’t the greatest match you’ll ever see, but it was a million times better than the last PPV outing between the two. Flair did an almighty blade job within 2 minutes while he and HBK were brawling outside the ring, and the two briefly left to go to the back. Nash and Trips brawled up the ramp, and onto the announce position, before brawling back to the ring in time for the finish - After some more Flair and HBK antics, Triple H used the sledgehammer on Nash to retain his title in 15:03. No surprise that the title didn’t change, but a surprisingly enjoyable match.
All in all one of the better UK PPVs and a good sign for Bad Blood.
- Ian Hamilton sent in the following:
Show wasn't bad - there was around 10,000 people inside the sold out Telewest Arena in Newcastle tonight.
The night started at around 6.30, with the obligatory playing of the WWE History music video by Kid Rock. In comes the Fink with his usual intros (have a good time, take pictures unless you're going to sell them - despite
the Arena themselves saying cameras were banned...)
First dark match was Maven over some German jobber called Christian X (he was announced as from Berlin, Germany IIRC). Slow match, with both guys trying to avoid botched moves by not moving quickly - it didn't work. Maven
won with a top rope missile dropkick.
Second dark match was Hurricane over Lance Storm with a Shining Wizard. Hurricane got a decent pop, and Storm had scattered cheers in the crowd. Another technical match, but a bit too short for my liking.
JR and the King came out, then the Insurrextion video intro started - and the pyro went off as the first match started:
- Jazz beat Trish to retain the Women's title after outside interference from Victoria and Teddy Long, who shoved Trish shoulder first into the ring post.
- Christian beat Booker T to retain the IC title by pinning with his feet on the ropes. Booker did a spinaroonie and had the upper hand after a very slow
start.
- Austin backstage with Theodore Long. To cut it short, Austin puts Long in a six man with Nowinski and Mack against the three Dudleyz.
- RVD and Kane beat La Resistance
- Al Snow interviewed Goldust to hype the Goldust/Rico match
- Goldust beat Rico with a powerslam. Boring filler match.
- Freddie Blassie tribute video aired. Plenty of loud "FREDDIE" chants from the Newcastle crowd, respecting a guy who most of them probably haven't seen wrestle. JR and King applauded the crowd (on screen too, apparantly) after the video.
- Highlight Reel - Jericho comes out to a good pop, but that turns to heel heat after he put down the cheap set for his show, and Newcastle's failed Capital of Culture for 2008 bid (that title went to Liverpool). He also made
a few cheap remarks at the expense of local football/soccer team Newcastle United and it's manager Bobby Robson (which I liked, since I support Sunderland - but that's by the by). Eric Bischoff comes out, and the pair continue a verbal barrage on Newcastle. Glass shatters, Austin comes out to a monster pop. Talks about how much beer he drank... then says he made the main event (Nash/HHH) a street fight. Jericho said a killer long line to the crowd ("if you want me to have a beer say...") and the three had a beer bath. Austin stunnered Jericho, before teasing a Stunner to Bischoff, before hitting it on his co-GM.
- Dudley Boyz beat Rodney Mack, Theodore Long and Chris Nowinski
- Scott Steiner beat Test with his Flatliner-like finisher
- HBK (massive pop), Nash (none at first, then polite applause), and HHH (good pop) got their separate intros to the main event. HHH beat Nash in the street fight after a sledgehammer to the head, when Nash was distracted by
Flair. Flair and HBK were sent to the back early on, but not before Flair started juicing. Flair returned late in the match with practically red hair from the blood loss. Usual shenanigans as Flair helped HHH, then HBK made the save before being laid out. The crowd started to leave after HHH's entrance, by the way.
- Post show, Nash remained in the ring selling the sledgehammer shot. Shawn got in the ring with the trainers to help Nash up - a few people thought it was a legit injury, but Nash got to the back unassisted as Shawn and Nash posed on the ramp to close the show.
All in all, it was a good show - the wrestling wasn't much, but the entertainment was good. It probably didn't come across well on TV, what with all the lack of organisation and promotion for the event.
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