REVIEW: Summerslam 2000: The Forgotten Great One

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Summerslam 2000
Date: August 27, 2000
Location: Raleigh Entertainment and Sports Arena, Raleigh, North Carolina
Attendance: 18,124
Commentators: Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler

This is any other display that I slightly be mindful in any respect. So much has modified since final time and it’s dramatically modified the cardboard. To start with, Austin is out with neck surgical treatment and Rock has ascended to the highest of the corporate. He’ll be protecting the name this night in opposition to HHH and upstart famous person Kurt Angle, an actual Olympic gold medalist. On best of that, 4 guys known as the Radicalz have jumped to the WWF, principally burying WCW within the procedure. The card is stacked in this display so let’s get to it.

The opening video talks about crimes of hobby, which refers to Angle looking to thieve Stephanie from HHH. The video is about up like an previous artwork area film and is about to HHH’s previous tune (Ode to Joy). Rock is concerned too however seems like an afterthought. It’s wonderful how excellent those movies can also be when somebody in truth tries, in contrast to these days’s generic hype movies.

JR brags concerning the gate, which is WEIRD to listen to on a WWF display.

Right to Censor vs. Too Cool/Rikishi

Too Cool and Rikishi are WAY over at this level or even gained the tag titles over the summer season. The RTC is Richards/Goodfather/Bull Buchanan at this level. Some of Goodfather’s former ladies pop out with Rikishi, one among which might change into referred to as Victoria. It’s a large brawl to start out till we get Scotty pounding on Buchanan. Hotty backflips over Buchanan and pulls him down prior to getting two off a top move frame. Off to Sexay for a double suplex prior to Goodfather is available in and falls to the ground. He shoves Victoria down prior to punching Sexay within the face to take over.

Buchanan will get in some pictures of his personal and it’s off to Richards for his affordable pictures. A powerbomb will get two and JR sounds shocked. Steven will get crotched on best and superplexed down taking into consideration the recent tag to Rikishi. The fats guy cleans area and Victoria throws Richards again within the ring. The RTC is shipped into the nook with Too Cool being introduced into they all directly, however Bull will get in a handy guide a rough ax kick to take the Samoan down. Scotty a lot up the Worm however Steven kicks his head off for the pin.

Rating: C. Basic six guy tag right here to get the gang going. A fast-paced act like Too Cool and Rikishi is at all times a super selection to start out up a display as the gang will get fired up for the doorway and with a bit of luck remains sizzling for the remainder of the display. The RTC used to be a tremendous selection for a heel solid as they took away what the lovers sought after to look and the folk have been satisfied to look them get crushed up.

We see Angle arriving previous this night with Stephanie arriving a couple of mins later. Later on Kurt went into her locker room with a grin on his face. Angle kissed Stephanie on Smackdown after Stephanie used to be harm in a fit.

Shane is ready to discuss his sister’s movements however Steve Blackman chases him away.

X-Pac vs. Road Dogg

These are the final participants of DX however Pac by accident knocked Dogg thru a desk on Raw so Dogg walked out on Pac on Smackdown, leaving him by myself in opposition to Undertaker. X-Pac simply takes him down and slaps Dogg at the back of the pinnacle as a result of he can. The lovers are all over the place X-Pac as he’s despatched to the ground by means of a shoulder block. Back in and Dogg blocks a spinwheel kick and clotheslines Pac down for no duvet. Another kick sends Dogg into the nook however he rolls clear of a Bronco Buster strive.

Back in once more and Pac tries a sleeper which shifts right into a chinlock. Roadie fights out however this time the spin kick connects for 2. There’s the Bronco Buster however Dogg pops up and fires off proper arms to take over. The shaky knee drop will get two however the pumphandle slam is countered into the X-Factor which is countered right into a spinebuster. Pac counters any other pumphandle slam strive with a low blow and the X- Factor is excellent for the pin.

Rating: D. This had no trade being on PPV in any respect. It wasn’t even 5 mins lengthy and no person favored X-Pac at this level anyway. DX used to be LONG handed its expiration date at this level and it had to die a very long time in the past. Dogg can be long past quickly into the brand new yr to hit the interior for awhile.

Post fit X-Pac says they’re nonetheless a super staff however Dogg lays him out with the pumphandle slam. That wasn’t a heel flip as a result of the low blow previous.

Eddie sucks as much as Chyna (principally in a bikini right here) however she says one among them is getting fortunate this night.

Trish says she’s warmer than Chyna however Val Venis doesn’t need to pay attention about it. Trish used to be nonetheless new at this level and drop lifeless stunning.

Intercontinental Title: Trish Stratus/Val Venis vs. Eddie Guerrero/Chyna

Val is champion and the primary fall right here will get the name, rather than Trish this is. Trish’s little white shorts get a BIG pop as you may be expecting. The guys get started issues off with Eddie dashing issues up and hitting a leaping again elbow for 2. A snap suplex will get the similar and Guerrero escapes a powerbomb prior to clotheslining Val down. Eddie catches Val’s kick to the ribs and whips him round right into a Chyna clothesline.

A double flapjack places Venis down for 2 and Chyna hits any other clothesline for 2. Trish tries to get in an affordable shot however the distraction permits Val to take over. A LOUD Chyna chant begins up however Val suplexes her down for 2. Chyna avoids a center rope elbow however her powerbomb is countered with a backdrop. Instead Chyna takes him down with a DDT and it’s again to Eddie to wash area. A springboard hurricanrana will get two at the champion however

Val drops him face first onto the buckle and places Eddie down with a Blue Thunder Bomb. They headbutt every different to place each guys down however Trish tags herself in and will get two on Eddie. Jerry tries to offer the blonde tips however Eddie simply takes Trish down. Off to Chyna and the mauling is on, however Val breaks up the handspring elbow strive. Chyna avoids a double staff and Eddie pulls Val to the ground, permitting Chyna to gorilla press Trish for the pin and the name.

Rating: D+. The fit used to be not anything however the ladies regarded excellent sufficient to hold it. This can be any other a part of an extended storyline as Eddie would value Chyna the name in about two weeks, by accident stealing it for himself. Val would cut up with Trish after this and sign up for up with the Right to Censor for the following couple of months. Not a lot to look right here rather than Trish within the shorts.

Video on Radio WWF from final evening with Cole and Foley website hosting. This used to be an concept that didn’t final lengthy at interested in evident causes. Foley did some dancing (at the radio), Rock known as in and the Rock and Sock Connection wound up making a song Smackdown Hotel in a phase that simplest they may pull off.

Stephanie and her unhealthy performing is questioning what she thinks about Kurt. She says he’s a excellent kisser.

We recap Lawler vs. Tazz. It’s about what you may be expecting: Tazz mentioned being a thug, Lawler didn’t adore it, Tazz went after JR however Lawler stepped in, Tazz broke a sweet jaw over Jerry’s face and smashed the window of a automotive JR used to be in, injuring his eye. Let’s have a fit.

Tazz vs. Jerry Lawler

Tazz comes out with a cowboy hat and a blind guy’s cane to actually rub within the thought. He takes too lengthy although as Lawler jumps him with a proper hand to get us going. They head inside of and a dropkick places Tazz down and follows up with a number of proper arms to the pinnacle. There’s the center rope punch however a 2d strive simplest hits mat.

Tazz hits some forearms to the again as JR calls him a jackass. Lawler is whipped to the ground so Tazz can communicate trash to JR. Back in and Tazz hits what may were a low blow and is going up for a swanton bomb of all issues however Lawler strikes. The piledriver connects however Tazz no sells it and the referee is bumped. There’s the Tazzmission on Lawler however JR will get up and smashes the sweet jar over Tazz’s head to offer Lawler the pin.

Rating: D. What do you are expecting right here? It’s a not anything fit which had no trade on Summerslam however that’s par for the route a large number of the time. Lawler is risk free sufficient and a minimum of the win wasn’t blank. Tazz got here in so sizzling however has achieved virtually not anything of be aware since his debut on the Rumble.

We’re about fifty mins into this display and it’s been beautiful lame stuff to this point. Nothing on right here couldn’t were on Raw.

Shane runs from Blackman once more however it’s time for his fit.

Hardcore Title: Shane McMahon vs. Steve Blackman

Shane took the name from Blackman with the assistance of a small military on Monday. Steve brings in a kendo stick so Shane runs to the apron. They throw the stick from side to side till Blackman provides him a unfastened shot to the again. Shane alternatives up the stick however Blackman spins round to dam it, beginning a chase throughout the crowd. Blackman in the end catches him with a garbage can shot and the thrashing starts. Shane will get stuck within the crowd and a few chops to the chest put him down.

We head again to ringside and a bicycle kick to the chest places Shane down. A garbage can lid shot to the knees places Shane down and a spinning shot to the again of the pinnacle does the similar. We convey in additional guns now with trashcans and the hardcore sticks. The can is going over Shane’s head and kilos away with the sticks as JR makes Conan O’Brien references of all issues. Blackman hits his stomach to again suplex with the sticks (his finisher) however opts to throw Blackman round with a strap as a substitute.

A snapmare off the highest with the strap places Shane down and Blackman places on a part crab whilst pulling at the throat with the strap on the identical time. This brings out T&A (Test and Albert) for the save and Test drops a best rope elbow onto the can lid onto Blackman’s chest. Shane begins his dancing punches however Blackman kicks the cane lid into his head. Albert takes Steve down once more and Shane drops Blackman with an indication to the face.

They pass as much as the doorway with Test shoving what gave the look of a speaker over onto Blackman however Steve avoids to stop loss of life. Blackman unearths a kendo persist with take the large guys down however Shane will get in an affordable shot. He runs away and climbs up the set like a loopy guy and Blackman is going after him. They pass WAY up into the air with Blackman hitting Shane within the again with the stick, knocking him more than likely thirty toes down onto a crash pad. Blackman climbs down slightly prior to shedding a large elbow to take the name again.

Rating: B-. Well that aroused from sleep the gang slightly. The dives on the finish regarded GREAT with Shane proceeding to end up that he’s a loopy guy. Blackman by no means got here just about this degree once more as a result of he used to be simply so dull, however this used to be somewhat a second for him. The stuff prior to the wild phase used to be higher than I anticipated and this used to be the primary fit that felt adore it belonged on a significant display.

Stephanie is freaking out about Shane when Angle is available in. She freaks out so Kurt hugs her however Foley is available in to break. He takes Stephanie with him to test on Shane, leaving Angle pissed off.

We recap Jericho vs. Benoit. Pick a explanation why for them to be preventing and you’ve got a excellent feud right here. In this example, Benoit has been attacking Jericho and injured his ribs so Jericho retaliated, putting in place a from side to side combat with Jericho bobbing up with an excellent sequence of rhymes (“I will fight Benoit on a boat or when Chris Benoit is with a goat. I will fight Benoit when he is taking a quiz, and I will make him look like the jackass that he is.”)

Chris Jericho vs. Chris Benoit

This is two/three falls simply to make it extra amusing. It’s a large brawl first of all each guys falling to the ground and taking the referee with them. Jericho kilos away at him however fees at Benoit and getting introduced into the publish. Back in and Benoit takes him down however neither man can hook their finisher. Jericho hits a liberate German for 2 however will get stuck in a tombstone shoulder breaker for 2. A bulldog places Benoit down however Benoit will get the knees up and places at the Crossface for a tapout at just a little over 3 mins.

Benoit is going proper again to the Crossface however Jericho FINALLY makes the rope. Benoit will get again up and places him within the Tree of Woe to crank at the neck much more. Jericho’s shoulder is shipped into the publish each at the outdoor and again inside of for 2. Benoit sends him into the publish all over again however Jericho in the end will get in a shot to the face to flee. The comeback is brief lived although as Benoit grabs him right into a German suplex however Jericho rolls thru any other one into the Walls in the course of the hoop for the submission at round 8 and a part mins to tie it up.

Jericho will get a handy guide a rough two off a backbreaker prior to firing off some HARD chops. A best rope again elbow to Benoit’s jaw will get two however the arm offers off on a powerbomb strive. Benoit backdrops out of it however Jericho arms on and tries a backslide however Benoit counters right into a dragon suplex for 2.

Benoit is going up best however will get stuck in a super hurricanrana to place each guys down as Jericho landed on his shoulder once more. Back up and Jericho hits the flying forearm adopted via a spinwheel kick however Benoit grabs the ground rope at two. The Lionsault connects however Jericho hurts his shoulder once more. He grabs a rollup however Benoit counters into one among his personal with a clutch of the ropes for the pin.

Rating: A-. Yeah this used to be superior. Benoit and Jericho may just strive against for an hour an evening each and every evening and it might by no means get dull. Both guys regarded nice and the arm instructed a super tale to heart the fit round. This is a huge explanation why the WWF used to be so sizzling this yr: you have to take any mixture of those guys and Angle and feature a super fit on any display.

HHH arrives over 80 mins into the display.

We recap the HHH/Stephanie/Angle stuff.

We recap the tag name fit. It’s known as tables, ladders and chairs. I believe that sums it up completely neatly don’t you?

Tag Titles: Dudley Boyz vs. Hardy Boyz vs. Edge and Christian

Edge and Christian are protecting coming in. The Boyz all combat within the ring to start out however the Canadians usher in chairs. The Hardyz take them away however Bubba knocks one again into Jeff’s face. Edge and Christian get in some pictures with the chairs to place everybody down and it’s ladder time. Bubba slams the ladder into Edge’s face and DDT’s Christian down because the lovers need tables. Matt and Jeff come again in to powerbomb Bubba down and a 2d ladder is introduced in.

Matt and D-Von climb up however it’s Edge hiking up as neatly to convey them down with a double Russian legsweep. Bubba and Christian climb up and it’s a Bubba Bomb to convey the champion backtrack. The lovers LOVED that one for evident causes. Matt shoves down each ladders however Jeff units one up and climbs for the gold. Edge pulls him down and drops him onto the opposite ladder, sending it flying up into Matt’s face in a painful spot.

The Conchairto misses Jeff and it’s Bubba selecting up the ladder to run everybody over. What’s Up to Edge off the ladder pops the gang so much however the GET THE TABLES line will get them even louder. A three-D places Christian throughout the desk and Bubba needs to kill somebody. He and D-Von stack up 4 tables (two via two) outdoor the hoop and Jeff is their goal. Edge saves him with a chair for some explanation why however Matt lays out Edge with the Twist of Fate.

Both Hardys drop legs from the ladder and Matt lays the ladder down subsequent to Edge. Matt places Edge within the ladder and crushes him within it prior to throwing Christian off the highest and onto the ladder, destroying Edge even worse. Jeff climbs a ladder outdoor the hoop and tries a Swanton to Bubba however simplest hits the tables, knocking Jeff out chilly. Christian knocks Bubba foolish with a chair at the ground to place him down.

Back within the ring and the large ladder is about up with everybody however Bubba and Jeff going up. Christian hits the opposite DDT to tug Matt down and the opposite two pass down on the identical time. It’s a under the influence of alcohol having a look Bubba coming again in and hiking the ladder however Edge and Christian will get up and shoves him throughout the 4 tables at ringside. The champions each climb however right here’s Lita to shove the ladder over, crotching them each at the best rope.

Matt is going up however D-Von shoves the ladder backwards, sending Matt again first thru a couple of tables in a SCARY bump. Edge spears Lita down, drawing a nasty swear from JR. D-Von is hiking however in some way Jeff is at the different aspect. Both guys clutch a belt however Edge strikes the ladder, leaving each guys placing. D-Von is knocked down and the Canadians spear Jeff within the ribs with a ladder to convey him down. Everyone else is lifeless so Edge and Christian pass up and get the belts to retain.

Rating: A. These six guys have a super fit involving ladders. Imagine that. This fit holds up extremely neatly however the sequel would in some way be even higher. That’s the largest drawback with this fit: other folks be mindful the sequel as a substitute of this one. The desk bumps on this have been nice with Bubba and Matt destroying anything else they landed on. It’s a super carnage fit and is price testing for those who haven’t observed it in awhile.

HHH calls for an evidence from Stephanie so she blames Kurt for the entire thing. They’re husband and spouse and he hasn’t requested her about this in THREE DAYS?

The Kat vs. Terri

This is a thong stinkface fit which tells you the whole thing you want to understand. Al Snow and Perry Saturn are the respective seconds. They don’t even hassle with the pretenses and get started in swimsuits. I’m now not even going to trouble with this: the women glance first rate, there’s a large number of catfighting, Kat hits a Bronco Buster, Saturn interferes, the roll every different up out of sheer stupidity, the referee is headbutted low, a shot with Snow’s Head knocks Terri out and Kat will get the win. Moving on.

The APA is at WWF New York.

We recap Kane vs. Undertaker. Kane attacked his brother as a result of he’s a monster and that’s about it.

Kane vs. Undertaker

This is the primary time for Biker Taker vs. Kane. It’s a brawl within the aisle first of all Taker sending Kane face first into the publish. Taker will get inside of and begins ripping on the masks however Kane fights again with proper arms within the nook. Kane brings in a chair however Taker fires off punches to the ribs to dam the shot. It’s Kane who will get hit with the chair first and Taker tears a part of the masks off. You can see the left aspect of Kane’s brow and the large fried freak is MAD.

He rams Undertaker into the barricade a couple of occasions however Taker kicks the stairs into Kane’s face. The steps are LAUNCHED at Kane’s head to take him down and it’s time for the overall masks to be pulled off. Back in and Kane will get in a low blow and MAN is he busted open. Taker gained’t pass down from proper arms and spears Kane down prior to going after the masks once more. A low blow breaks up Kane’s chokeslam and the masks is pulled off! Kane bails prior to we will see anything else and Taker wins.

Rating: C. This is a troublesome one to grade because it’s now not a fit in any respect however a large struggle the entire manner thru. Biker Taker used to be nonetheless new at this level so a fit like this did so much so far as getting him over. I exploit the phrase fit loosely as JR didn’t even pay attention the bell ring (it did however it didn’t exchange a lot). Kane would drift round for the following a number of months (surprising I do know) prior to the Invasion began up.

Angle calls somebody.

Stephanie is giving HHH a pep communicate when the telephone rings. She freaks out when she solutions it and says Hi Mom. HHH needs to mention hello to Linda however the “reception” cuts out. Nice scene there.

We recap the arena name fit. HHH vs. Angle you already know and Rock vs. HHH has been a struggle since prior to Wrestlemania. Rock actually felt like an afterthought right here however that’s adequate given his problems with HHH nonetheless being slightly contemporary.

WWF World Title: HHH vs. The Rock vs. Kurt Angle

Fink makes certain to let us know there aren’t any countouts or disqualifications. Before the fit Angle apologizes for now not kissing Stephanie faster. He’s an Olympic gold medalist and earned the ones medals via now not backing down. He runs his mouth about giving Stephanie some actual hobby and that’s greater than HHH can take. The Game storms the hoop and the brawl is on prior to the bell. HHH footwear the referee down and Angle hits a Cactus Clothesline to take them each to the ground.

They head to the announcer desk and HHH a lot up a Pedigree…..and the desk breaks prior to HHH jumps, sending Angle face first into the concrete, legitimately knocking him out chilly. HHH assessments on Angle prior to pulling out the hammer. Rock comes out to stay issues from falling aside as Angle is taken out on a stretcher. In different phrases, we’re caught staring at Rock vs. HHH for the following twenty mins. Well for those who insist.

They brawl at the ground with Rock sending HHH into the announce desk prior to heading again inside of for HHH to pound on Rock within the nook. HHH appears to be like down as Angle is being wheeled out and Rock will get in some proper arms however the Game drapes Rock excessive rope, sending him out to the ground. HHH chases Angle down and pulls the stretcher again to the hoop prior to entering into some proper arms which might be beautiful unhealthy given his exact damage. Rock makes the save to let Angle be taken again for the wanted scientific consideration.

HHH a lot up a Pedigree at the ground however Rock counters right into a catapult into the metal set. Angle continues to be within the enviornment as Rock takes HHH again to ringside. He hits HHH low as Stephanie is checking on Kurt. Rock is shipped into the publish and we head inside of with Stephanie now at ringside. HHH doesn’t need her right here however since she is he tells her to get the belt. Stephanie brings it in and “hits” HHH within the face with it via mistake to offer Rock two. Rock tries to tug Stephanie into the hoop however HHH hits him low to avoid wasting. Stephanie bails to the again and we’re again to 1 on one.

Rock fires again with the leaping clothesline and the lovers are extremely popular for this. HHH rolls to the ground and brings the sledgehammer in once more. Rock will get in a proper hand however the Game hits him within the ribs with the hammer. HHH fires off kicks to the ribs and a few shoulders within the nook for excellent measure. A facebuster will get two on Rock and HHH remains at the ribs. We head again to the ground with Rock’s again being despatched into the publish. Back in and HHH stomps at the ribs much more however Rock comes again with a swinging neckbreaker.

Yet any other knee to the champion’s ribs takes him down and HHH is going up best. Rock comes again and supereplexes HHH down and we lower to Stephanie begging Angle to come back again to the hoop to lend a hand HHH. The Game in the end rolls over and covers Rock for 2 however Rock will get the similar on a stomach to stomach. Stephanie is actually dragging Angle again to the hoop so he can commute Rock, permitting HHH to hit the Pedigree. Angle breaks up the pin and sends HHH into the stairs prior to looking to thieve the name for himself in a super false end.

A handy guide a rough stomach to stomach will get two on Rock and Stephanie isn’t transferring in opposition to the fallen HHH in any respect. Rock hits a stomach to stomach throw and a DDT for 2 on Kurt prior to whipping Angle into HHH, knocking the Game into the barricade. Rock Bottom will get two on Angle as HHH saves prior to sending Rock into the publish. HHH tells Stephanie to get the hammer however Angle will get it first. HHH kicks Angle within the ribs and is going for a proper hand however hits Stephanie via mistake. Kurt knocks HHH out with the hammer however Rock breaks it up. The People’s Elbow to HHH keeps the name.

Rating: B. Like I stated, if I’ve to observe HHH vs. Rock for fifteen mins plus then so be it. Angle being injured that early made for a captivating finishing right here as the vast majority of the fit used to be closely improvised. The HHH vs. Stephanie stuff can be cranked up even upper when Angle would win the WWF Title the following month.

Angle carries Stephanie out to finish the display.

Overall Rating: A-. The first part took slightly to get thru however the previous few suits are all nice. This used to be nonetheless a good time within the WWF as you had the whole thing clicking and the entire giant suits being higher than you may be expecting. Austin can be again in a couple of months to convey issues up even upper. Great display right here and a forgotten vintage.

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