(The next era in DGW is HERE!  But before you read the latest edition of Raw is Smackdown, you must read the DGW Epilogue to understand a number of changes that has taken place over the last 2 or 3 months)

(With a bang of pyro and explosives, the first Raw is Smackdown in the new era in DGW was underway.  The crowd went nuts as the DGW Desire video played on the Titantron quickly followed by the Re-Evolution promo.  Soon, Jim Ross, The King and WCW owner Eric Bischoff took their positions in the announce booth)

JR:  Hello and welcome everyone to the new Raw is Smackdown.  We’ve got a new look, a new set, with the same great attitude.

King:  Oh man, this new set is cool.  It reminds me of this time when I was wrestling near a town in Alabama with a man named Bruno.  You can read out all about it in my new book, It’s Good To Be The King available now at all . . .

Bishoff:  Oh for the love of God stop trying to sell your book on TV.  I personally don’t give a damn about your book.  I’m more interested in what Vince McMahon has to say here tonight.

JR:  He does have a point King, Stephanie McMahon announced last week that Vince was going to return here tonight to address several issues and to get a lot of stuff off of his chest.  With the war still raging between WCW and DGW there’s no telling what the big man has on his . . .

(Before JR could finish his sentence, No Chance hit as Vince McMahon made his way to the ring with his patented “Vince Strut” while the crowd cheered him on).

JR:  Mr. McMahon looks all business here tonight.

Vince:  I didn’t come here tonight to talk about WCW, the Unholy Alliance or any of that crap.  I came here tonight to talk about one thing . . . Stone Cold Steve Austin (say it like Vince does. . . STOOONE . . .COOOOLD . . .then really fast Steve Auuuuustin)

(crowd pops)

Vince:  Austin shocked us all when he walked out on DGW back at Meltdown sometime last year, but I think he shocked us even more when he returned at Starrcade.  When I saw the Texas Rattlesnake mouth off to Goldberg and the entire WCW roster it sent a chill down my spine.  With both Austin and The Rock returning to DGW, I figured there would be no way that WCW would be able to defeat us now.  But I’m sorry to say that even though Stone Cold has made his presence felt once again, he has unfortunately not been willing to sign a new contract.

(Crowd boos)

Vince:  To date I have presented Austin with three separate contracts and each time he has refused to sign.  And I want to know WHY DAMNIT.  Austin who in the hell do you think . . .

(The sound of shattered glass sent the crowd to their feet as Stone Colds must hit and the Texas rattlesnake headed to the ring)

JR:  Ahh hell yeah. 

Bishoff:  Stone Cold is headed to the ring, and with the look on his face, I’m not sure if it’s going to be a good day to be Vince McMahon.

(Austin angrily stared at Vince while doing the “4 corner” dance to the delight of the crowd. Austin then grabbed a mic and stared at Vince face to face)

SC:    I’m sorry Vince.  Didn’t mean to interrupt ya like that.  Why don’t you finish what you were saying.

Vince:  I was saying, Austin who in the HELL do you think . . .

SC:  What?

Vince:  I said who in the . . .

SC:  WHAT?

Vince:  Damnit don’t start that crap again.

SC:  WHAT?  WHAT? WHAT?

(Crowd starts to do the What? chat while Vince looked on in anger)

Vince:  Damnit Austin, now is not the time for games. WCW has been killing us Austin. We already lost four of our superstars to them, not to mention they brought in Goldberg and Steiner.  Damnit Austin, I need you.  DGW needs you.  Damnit, WE ALLLLL need you!

JR:  You’re damn right we do!

(Vince gets a huge pop as he points around to the crowd.  Stone Cold tries to speak, but an Austin chant began to take over the arena. The chat continued for almost 5 minutes – shades of Hogan’s return crowd response)

King:  Listen to this crowd JR.

JR:  This is amazing, King. 

(An obviously touched Stone Cold stared around at the crowd and then at Vince.  Austin then extended his hand to Vince)

SC:  Well give me that damn contract you silly son of a bitch.

(The crowd went nuts. Vince looked like a priest in an elementary school . .. ouch, ok that’s probably too cold . . . Vince looked like a kid in a candy store as he gave Austin the contract.  Austin flipped through the contract . . . then shook his head!)

(Vince was in complete shock as Austin handed him the contract back . . . and left the ring?!

JR:  What the hell? 

(The crowd began to boo as Austin left the ring and headed toward the back).

Vince:  Damnit Austin don’t go.  Is it the money?  Damnit, I’ll give you whatever you want Austin.

(Austin, now at the top of the ramp, glaced back at Vince, shook his head once more, then exited the arena!)

Bishoff:  Ha Ha Ha. Oh this is great.  The prodigal son returned, only to screw DGW once again.  On man, you gotta love it.

JR:  Oh shut the hell up.

King:  I hate to agree with Bischoff, but JR . . . Austin just left again?

JR: I know King.  What else does Austin want!

(Vince, with unsigned contract in hand, could only hang his head as he exited the area)

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