 X-Pac regained the offense but when he went for a top rope maneuver, Regal shook the ropes, causing him to fall to the outside.Regal pursued him and both men were counted out.On McMahon's orders, Commissioner Slaughter attempted to restart the match but as an injured and confused X-Pac was already halfway up the ramp and Regal pursued him backstage, the match was not restarted, giving Steve Austin a bye through to the semi-finals.