 On the September 16 episode of "Raw", Van Dam lost the WWE Intercontinental Championship to Chris Jericho after interference by Triple H. At Unforgiven, Van Dam faced Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship, which he after Ric Flair hit him with the sledgehammer, allowing Triple H to finish him off with the pedigree, thus retaining the title.On the September 30 episode of "Raw", Triple H defeated Bubba Ray Dudley to retain the World Heavyweight Championship.Later that night, Kane won the Intercontinental Championship from Jericho despite interference from Triple H and Ric Flair.