Rebooking the WCW/ECW Invasion: Part 7

Triple H returns as both sides fight for his services
Triple H returns as both sides fight for his services

Monday Night Raw - December 10, 2001

Stone Cold stunners Eric Bischoff in the main event of the December 10, Raw
Stone Cold stunners Eric Bischoff in the main event of the December 10, Raw

Eric Bischoff, Paul Heyman and Shane McMahon brought out Undisputed Champion, Chris Jericho. As they celebrated Jericho's win the previous night, Stone Cold interjected with a contract in hand, demanding a match, a Streetfight tonight versus a special someone pointing at the ring.

Bischoff scoffs stating the nWo will ensure Jericho retains in a Streetfight environment. Austin asks if that is a yes, handing the contract for Bischoff to sign. Bischoff gladly does. Austin laughs and asks him to read out Stone Cold's opponent. Bischoff's heart sinks as he realises he has signed himself up to a bout with Austin.

The Hardy Boyz beat The Dudley Boyz in a Cage Match to regain the WWF Tag Team titles.

Billy Gunn announces he has joined the Alliance due to the lack of respect the WWF has shown him in the battle versus WCW and ECW. He declared after nearly a decade of loyalty he should have been front and centre in the fight. He states that he has formed a tag team with Chuck Palumbo and they want the tag team titles.

Kurt Angle beat Ric Flair.

In the main event, Stone Cold squashes Bischoff. When Shane questions the nWo backstage as to why they didn't assist, they said they were busy recruiting and that Bischoff could stand to be taken down a peg or two. They told Shane to leave Austin to them.

Smackdown - December 13, 2001

Sting beat Rob Van Dam.

William Regal beat Kurt Angle in an Intercontinental Title bout via DQ after Angle refused to break the Ankle Lock submission when Regal reached the ropes.

Kane beat Billy Kidman in a non-title bout.

The nWo announced that Stone Cold won't make it to the Royal Rumble event and he had wisely taken the night off. Austin rang into the show and said that he will take out the nWo one by one.

The Rock pinned Chris Jericho in a non-title bout in the main event.

Monday Night Raw - December 17, 2001

Stone Cold assaulted Kevin Nash backstage and left him laying. Scott Hall and Hulk Hogan vowed to find him.

Billy and Chuck beat the APA.

A number one contender's bout took place for the right to face Chris Jericho at Royal Rumble; Rob Van Dam beat The Rock, Kane and The Undertaker to earn the title shot. He vowed to bring the belt back to the WWF.

Hulk Hogan and Scott Hall fought Kurt Angle and Edge to a No Contest when Stone Cold interfered and beat up the nWo.

Smackdown - December 20, 2001

Stone Cold beat Scott Hall.

Rob Van Dam beat Ric Flair.

Vince McMahon was shown visiting Stephanie McMahon's house. "Is Hunter home?" he asked disappearing inside.

Billy and Chuck beat the APA once again.

William Regal announced he would defend the IC title at the Royal Rumble against anyone who thought they were gentlemanly enough to face him.

Chris Jericho beat Kurt Angle in a Submission match in the main event.