Wwe Raw November 26 2001 | 2026 Release |

Vince’s blood ran cold. Flair, the dirtiest player in the game, smiled and said: "To be the man… you’ve got to beat the man. And I’m here to make your life a living hell, Vince."

To symbolize the end of the invasion, Vince booked a series of "Purge" matches—Alliance members vs. WWE loyalists. The first saw (the five-time WCW champion) face The Rock . wwe raw november 26 2001

But the real message came after the bell. Tazz looked at the announce table, then at the ring. He walked over to the WWE announce team (Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler), shook their hands, and took his seat. The hardcore, revolutionary "Human Suplex Machine" was dead. In his place sat a company man. ECW was officially absorbed. Vince’s blood ran cold

—who had been absent since losing to Vince at the Royal Rumble —walked out in a tailored suit. The crowd lost its mind. Flair calmly entered the ring, shook Vince’s hand… and then dropped the bombshell. WWE loyalists