*SPOILERS* WWF Heat & Smackdown Taping Results from New Orleans Submitted by Calvin Martin on Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at 11:57 PM EST
***DARK MATCHES***
John ? vs Perry Saturn I didn't catch the guy's last name. Chimmel announced him as "New Orleans' own" John something...Saturn made John tap out to the rings of Saturn. Winner: Perry Saturn
***SUNDAY NIGHT HEAT***
Stand back. There's a Hurricane coming through!
The Hurricane w/ Mighty Molly vs Crash Holly Molly entered the ring and hit Crash with a missile dropkick. Hurricane follows up with the eye of the hurricane for the pin. Winner: The Hurricane
Chuck Palumbo and Billy Gunn vs Albert and Scotty Too Hotty Palumbo has dyed his hair blonde. Gunn has dyed his hair more blonde and has a new shorter haircut. Gunn hit Scotty with the fameasser for the pin. Winners: Chuck Palumbo and Billy Gunn
Chimmel plugs the merchandise.
WWF European Championship Rob Van Dam vs Christian RVD hits the 5 star but before he can make the pin Jericho hits the ring and lays him out. Winner by DQ: Rob Van Dam
WWF Tag Team Championship Dudley Boyz w/ Stacy Keibler vs Spike Dudley and Tajiri w/ Torrie Wilson Stacy and Torrie get into a catfight. 3D on Spike for the pin. Winners: Dudley Boyz
Chimmel plugs the merchandise while the referees and ring crew change the ropes and apron to Smackdown blue.
Lilian Garcia sings the national anthem at the top of the stage.
Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler come to the announce table for Smackdown. Lawler does his America speech in the ring before being seated.
***SMACKDOWN***
Earlier today, Booker T and Ric Flair are in Vince's office waiting on him. Flair hands Booker his contract. Flair and Vince worked on it all day to get finalized. Booker asks what is up with Flair. Flair says he is just trying to be a team player. Booker looks at his contract and says it is sweet, referring to the dollar amount. Booker asks for a pen to sign it. Booker hands Flair the contract back. Flair says Booker should be a happy man. Flair turns around, looks at the contract, and smiles.
Smackdown opening theme plays.
WWF Intercontinental Championship Kurt Angle vs Edge Angle kicks Edge between the legs. The referee calls for the bell. After the match Angle puts Edge in the ankle lock. Winner by DQ: Edge
In the parking lot, Booker is waiting on Vince. Vince arrives in a limo. Booker thanks Vince for the fat contract. Vince is suprised and says he does not know what Booker is talking about. Flair walks out with the contract and says that Booker is now the property of the WWF and tonight he is wrestling on Smackdown in a 1st blood match against Steve Austin.
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The Rock comes to the ring. Tonight the Rock goes one on one with Test. The man who has immunity. Let me get something straight. Ever since you won your immunity you've been picking on women and referees. That's impressive. Just because you can't get fired doesn't mean you can't get your ass whooped. What exactly are you angry about Test? You are angry at Santa Claus. I figured it out. It all goes back to that lett you wrote when you was a kid - Dear santa, you ride around on a sled, what's that all about? All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth.
Be carefull what you wish for, you just might get it. The Rock has a Christmas wish list too. A rematch against Chris Jericho. A nice healthy dose of that big easy pie. And that the Rock whips your candy ass tonight on Smackdown. Rock wants to leave you with something, the 12 days of Christmas. The Rock will sing you 12 things that you can look forward to tonight. Rock sings the 12 days of Christmas "Rock style". Very funny. Tune in Thursday night to hear this one.
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Rikishi vs Lance Storm Test comes to the ring and distracts Rikishi. Storm follows up with the superkick and uses his feet on the ropes for leverage for the pin. Winner: Lance Storm
Backstage, Booker asks Kane for advice on a 1st blood match with Austin since he's had one with him. Kane's advice is "dont breathe".
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U2/Triple H video followed by the January 7 Raw advertisement of Triple H's return.
Kyle Turley of the New Orleans Saints is shown in the crowd.
Undertaker video package of all the stuff he has did the past few weeks is shown.
Backstage, Sharmell Sullivan interviews Matt Hardy. Matt says he felt helpless Monday night when he saw Undertaker throw Jeff and Lita off the stage. Matt says he and Jeff may have their differences but that's his brother. Matt starts crying and says he never knew how much Lita meant to him until...As far as Undertaker is concerned...Matt walks off.
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WWF Hardcore Championship Undertaker vs Matt Hardy UT got the pin with the last ride powerbomb. After the match UT rode his bike to the top of the ramp then came back down to the ring and slammed Matt's throat into a chair. Referees tend to Matt as he holds his throat. Matt is carried off on a stretcher with a cervical collar on. Winner: Undertaker
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During the break, Matt is put into an ambulance. Undertaker walks up and tells Matt on the trip to the hospital to ask himself if it was really worth it.
Chris Jericho comes to the ring. Says he doesn't appreciate the response the fans have been giving him lately. They used to cheer him but now they boo him. Why is that? It's basic human nature. As humans we have a tendancy to dislike those that are better than us. I am better than all of you. I am the first and only undisputed champion in history. I am better than Rock, Steve Austin, and Ric Flair. Speaking of Flair, let's check out what happened during my title defense on Raw last Monday night. Footage is shown on the oval tron. I would like to thank the courage of Vince, who in the interest of fairness, prevented Flair from screwing me out of my titles. And as far as RVD goes...
RVD walks out to the top of the stage. You had your chance to become the undisputed champion but you blew it. You proved to me that you were not worthy enough to beat me. I'm better than you Van Dam. You are always so cool. I'm sure you are cool with that. You are probably cool right now?
No. I'm not cool at all Jericho. Normally I would be very cool but not tonight. Tonight I'm pissed off! RVD runs to the ring and attacks Jericho. RVD nails Jericho with the 5 star frog splash and leaves.
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Skorpion King trailor is shown.
William Regal is shown at his house talking to a camera at Edge. Regal says because of Edge he has to sit there and be unhappy over the holidays. The next time I get my hands on you, you are going to be turned into a bloody vegetable and I will become the new IC champion. Regal says Edge has gambled with the devil this time and the devil always wins.
Test vs The Rock Lance Storm came down to the ring but Rock took care of him. Rock hits Test with the rock bottom for the pin. Winner: The Rock
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A video package of all the Austin/Booker highlights from the past few weeks is shown.
Backstage, Jericho storms into Flair's office and complains that Flair is jealous of him. Flair says he had nothing to do with RVD going to the ring tonight and attacking Jericho. Flair tells Jericho he will defend the undisputed title tonight against the Big Show.
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Undisputed Championship Big Show vs Chris Jericho Show is in control the whole match. Show hits the final cut but Jericho gets his foot on the rope. Jericho kicks Show between the legs and hits him in the head with the title belt for the pin. Winner: Chris Jericho
Backstage, Vince and Booker are talking about the 1st blood match. An attendant brings Booker a present. It's a first aid kit.
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1st Blood Match Booker T vs Steve Austin Booker shoves Austin into Hebner by accident. The Big Boss Man (no typo!) hits the ring and levels Austin with a chair. Austin is now bleeding. Booker hits the axe kick followed by the spinaroonie. The ref is still out. Austin regains the advantage and hits Booker with the stunner. Hebner gets up and sees that Austin is bleeding and awards the match to Booker. Booker walks up the ramp. Austin follows. Vince is on the oval tron laughing. Austin walks to the back. Winner: Booker T
Booker comes back to the ring and gets on the mic. Booker says everyone just saw him kick Austin's ass. If Austin came out here right now I would kick his ass one more time. Austin comes back down to the ring and the fight is on. Austin nails the stunner and sends Booker packing.
Austin calls for some beer and drinks them in the ring. Austin gets on the mic and tells Booker it is over. Since it's over let's bury the hatchet, start off with a clean slate, and come down here and drink a beer with me. You don't drink beer? I'll let you in the ring. If you want Booker to come drink a beer with Austin gimme a hell yeah. Booker enters the ring. Austin hands Booker a beer. They toast and drink. Austin gives Booker a stunner. Austin goes to the top of the stage to drink more beer. Austin leaves to the back. Booker slowly makes his way to the back before arguing with some fans at ringside.