Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani rbreak down the July 17, 2000, episode of WWF RAW from the Pepsi Arena. We dive deep into arguably the most efficient (and longest!) opening segment in RAW history, featuring The Undertaker, Kane, Kurt Angle, and Triple H.
Plus, we analyze The Rock’s brutal backstage assault on Chris Benoit, Edge, and Christian, the shifting character of Val Venis, and Chris Jericho’s desperate hunt for Triple H on the road to WWF Fully Loaded, this Sunday.
Other major discussion points include:
- Foley’s Return: How the Hardcore Legend directed traffic for a massive 24-minute opener.
- Main Event Madness: The Brothers of Destruction take on the fragile alliance of Triple H and Kurt Angle.
- The Rise of Benoit: The Rock sells like a champ to put the \"Rabid Wolverine\" on the map.
- Tazz is Back: The mood changes as Tazz sets his sights on Al Snow.
00:00 – Intro and \"Albany\" vs \"Al-bany\" jokes
03:45 – Addressing PMFG11 and the \"House Show\" booking philosophy
07:20 – ECW Heat Wave 2000 and the XPW \"shoot\" incident in Los Angeles
12:15 – The Jerry Lawler sound effect is taking over Rob's life
15:30 – Segment 1: Mick Foley returns as Commissioner and the \"USA\" chant
19:45 – The Undertaker demands Kurt Angle; Kane shows up with a \"fixed\" voice
24:10 – The Rock interrupts and the Shane McMahon/Chris Benoit alliance
27:50 – The Hardys vs. The Dudley Boyz
31:15 – Lita takes the big ladder/table bump from Trish Stratus
35:40 – The Godfather and the \"RTC\" (Right to Censor) debut with Steven Richards
39:10 – Bull Buchanan joins the cause; discussing the \"censorship\" era
42:55 – Triple H, Stephanie, and the Kurt Angle \"hug\"
46:20 – T&A vs. The APA & The Rock
49:35 – The Rock goes \"unhinged\" backstage and cleans house
52:10 – Dean Malenko, Chyna, and Eddie Guerrero’s romantic tension
55:45 – Perry Saturn debuts the \"Brainbuster to Tombstone\" on the ramp
58:30 – Main Event: The Undertaker & Kane vs. Triple H & Kurt Angle
1:01:15 – Chris Jericho attacks; looking forward to Episode 100 and the Q&A
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