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.