Its time for our first title match, Here comes Rob Van Dam.

and the U.S champion, Chris Benoit.

They lock up.

Benoit takes Van Dam from behind.

But Van Dam reverses it, this could be a great technical match.

But Benoit reverses it again.

and clamps on an arm bar.

RVD manages to grab the ropes, but Benoit slams him into the turnbuckle, and goes for a backdrop.

But Van Dam roles over and lands on his feet.

and then hits Benoit with a big kick.