WWF Smackdown - October 21, 1999
Hosted by Michael Cole and Jerry “the King” Lawler
Louisville, KY
Report by wtmalone

·Recap of events that have led to Survivor Series Main Event

·Mankind, Vince, the Rock, Val Venis and Austin.
Mankind comes to the ring with his Rock N’ Sock Jacket. Discusses his book, Have a Nice Day. He then says that he is still upset with the Rock for the Rock throwing away his book. He says he knows he said he wanted nothing to do with the Rock, but now he wants a match with the Rock and he’s going to sit in the ring until he gets a match with the Rock. Vince McMahon comes down to the ring. Mankind tells Vince he wants the Rock’s title shot by telling him how much he’s given the WWF. Calling the Rock “ingrateful”. Rock enters. Mankind puts on his Jacket. The Rock agrees to the match. Mankind leaves. The Rock then tells Vince not to go anywhere. He asks why he’s the only number 1 contender to compete in the People’s ring. Vince says that no one has challenged Stone Cold. Val Venis enters. Val says he is the fastest rising up and comer in WWF and challenges Austin. Austin enters. Austin attacks Val, and accepts the challenge. Segment ends with Rock and Austin staring at each other.

·Triple H interviewed backstage by Lillian Garcia. Says it looks like a great Smackdown. Al Snow asks HHH whether he’s wrestling tonight.

·Vince tells HHH that he must defend the title against Al Snow tonight.

·Test, Edge & Christian defeat Bulldog & the Mean Street Posse with flying elbow from top rope.
In a match that was suppose to be Test vs. Bulldog, the Bulldog comes down with the Mean Street Posse. Test says he was ready for the Posse, Edge and Christian enter. Match went back and forth. Test hit Rodney with a flying elbow after he had been suplexed off the top rope by Edge & Christian and took the victory.

·Big Show shown backstage.

·Recap of Big Show and Bossman feud. Lillian Garcia then interviews the Big Show. Big Show says he fears the fire inside of him.

·Al Snow interviewed backstage by Kevin Kelly. HHH attacks Al Snow.

·HHH defeated Al Snow with the Pedigree to retain the WWF Title.
Al Snow took the early advantage. Austin is shown looking on from backstage. The Rock is shown looking on from backstage. Al Snow tried several pinning maneuvers. After being dominated the entire match, HHH reversed a move and hit the Pedigree to retain the Title.

·Mankind shown backstage.

·Clips shown of Rock n’ Sock connection history.

·Rock interview; Rock vs. Mankind goes to No Contest, Rock stays number 1 contender.
Rock enters. Says that he has finally come back to Louisville. He says that he is going to serve Mankind up a piece of the People’s Pie, take three scoops of ice cream, shine it up real nice, etc. Mankind enters. Val Venis comes down to ringside for commentary. Mankind takes early advantage by attacking Rock’s injured ribs. During the match, Val reads some sections in Mankind’s books that criticize the Rock and his moves. Stone Cold shown backstage. The match took place more outside the ring than in it. Rock was nearly counted out of the ring. Match ends with Val Venis attacking Mankind. Rock then hits a Rock Bottom on Val. HHH then enters and gives Rock the Pedigree.

·Mae Young shown preparing for her match against Moolah.

·The Fabulous Moolah and Mae Young go to No Contest.
Indescribable. All that needs to be written is that at some point Mae Young did a crotch chop while Moolah was down. Match ends when Ivory enters and attacks Moolah. Torrie, Jackie, and Luna all come to the ring.

·Mark Henry’s 5th therapy section, from the Godfather. He tells him there is nothing wrong with lovin’ hos.

·Big Show shown preparing for his match.

·The Super heavyweights defeat the Hardy Boys w/ Terri via a drop kick to retain the WWF Tag Titles.
Good match with several high risk moves. Hardcore Holly hit a drop kick while the Hardys were attempting their splash and got the pin to retain the titles. The NAO’s then enter and attack the Hollys.

·The Big Show is shown destroying the backstage area.

·Bossman interview.
Bossman and the “cop” enter and relive their hoax they pulled on the Big Show. Big Show enters. Bossman escapes as the “cop” receives four choke slams.

·Austin and Road Dogg shown backstage criticizing the fact that Rock seems to be calling all of the shots.

·Godfather w/ 5 hos & Sexual Chocolate defeated Viscera & Mideon via the Splash.
Godfather does his usual spiel. When Viscera enters with Mideon, Mark Henry comes down to join the Godfather. The match was a squash for the Godfather and Sexual Chocolate.

·Val Venis, Mankind, The Rock and HHH all shown backstage.

·Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated Val Venis with the Stunner to stay the number 1 contender.
Much longer match than would be expected. The match went back and forth without anyone getting much of an advantage. As the match went on, Val was actually in control more than Austin. After a long match Austin began to take control. He nails Val with the Stunner for the victory. HHH then enters the ring and applies a Pedigree to Austin. Rock then comes in and nails HHH with the Rock Bottom. The Show ends with Austin and The Rock staring at each other.