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WWE 2011: Summer of Punk; Seasons Change

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#1 · (Edited)
What if WWE hadn't totally dropped the ball on the Summer of Punk? This is my approach to the direction WWE should've gone. A lot of it will be similar at the beginning, but with a new and hopefully better direction.


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Summerslam is where I'll start, it will have some tweaked matches/results


Summerslam 2011


Truth/Miz/Ziggler (w/Vickie and Swagger)/Del Rio vs. WWE Tag Champs Air Boom/ Morrison/ Mysterio


Match is a big brawl and spot fest. It ends with Morrison getting the hot tag, while Ziggler tries to get the same to his only partner, Miz. But Miz drops off of the apron!! Miz simply walks to the back as Ziggler begs Miz to return. Ziggler then is hit with a flash kick and Starship Pain for the win. Following the loss, Ziggler is assisted to his feet by Vickie. Swagger goes to help as well but Ziggler shoves him away in anger. Swagger's face then turns sour and he decks Ziggler!! Swagger then tells Vickie that he is done!!

Winner: Air Boom/Morrison/Mysterio


Wade Barrett vs. Daniel Bryan

A very back-and-forth affair ends when Bryan makes Barrett submit to the LeBell Lock. However, in a very strange twist, the official disqualifies Bryan for "unnecessary roughness" for keeping the LeBell Lock too long! A replay shows that Bryan kept it in perhaps a split-second after the bell. Bryan looks around as if to say "You've got to be kidding me!"

Winner: Wade Barrett via DQ


WWE Diva's Championship

Beth Phoenix (w/ Natalya) vs. Kelly Kelly(c) (w/ Eve)

Beth dominates most the match, although Kelly avoids the Glam Slam throughout. The match ends when Beth gets Kelly in a single leg modified heel hold. Beth then repositions the submission and puts Kelly's foot on her own head! (See: Beth Phoenix vs. Melina, Royal Rumble 2009) Kelly taps out to give us a new Diva's champion!

Winner and NEW Diva's Champion: Beth Phoenix


Mark Henry vs. Sheamus

Big brawl ends the same as it did in real life, Sheamus getting speared through the barricade, and Mark Henry making it back to the ring, so the ref can count him out.

Winner via Count Out: Mark Henry


C'Lo Green performs. woot.

Winner: No one


World Heavyweight Championship

Randy Orton vs. Christian


Before the match starts, this happens:





The match is a brutal one, and much to the surprise of many Christian does not back down. The match ends with two ladders in the center of the ring. Orton is on one and Christian is on another. Orton grabs his head, looking for an RKO OFF THE LADDER!! Christian desperately grabs Orton's arms and hooks him and hits a KILLSWITCH OFF THE LADDER!!!! Christian covers Orton and gets the shocking win!

Winner and STILL World Heavyweight Champion: Christian



WWE Championship Unification Match

Special Referee: Triple H

CM Punk vs. John Cena

Very competitive match. The fans are probably about 70-30 in favor of Punk. The match ends when Cena hits his 2nd Attitude Adjustment. Cover!


1.................................


2...................................................


Punk kicks out!!


3!!


HHH counts the pin any way!


Winner and Undisputed WWE Champion: John Cena


HHH immediately exits the ring, Punk looks furious, and Cena looks genuinely confused as Summerslam goes off the air.....


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ROSTERSRAW


Commentators: Jim Ross, Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler


Alberto Del Rio (Mr. Money in the Bank) (Injured)

Alex Riley

Brodus Clay (Inactive)

CM Punk

David Otunga

Dolph Ziggler (United States Champion)

Drew McIntyre

Evan Bourne (WWE Tag Team Champion)

Jack Swagger

John Cena (WWE Champion)

John Morrison

JTG

Kofi Kingston (WWE Tag Team Champion)

Michael McGuillicutty

Primo

R-Truth

Rey Mysterio (Injured)

Santino Marella

The Miz

Tyler Reks

Zack Ryder

Smackdown


Commentators: Matt Striker, Josh Mathews, and Booker T


Big Show (Injured)

Cody Rhodes (Intercontinental Champion)

Christian (World Heavyweight Champion)

Daniel Bryan

Goldust

Heath Slater

Jey Uso

Jimmy Uso

Jinder Mahal

Johnny Curtis

Justin Gabriel

Kane (Injured)

Mark Henry

Randy Orton

Sheamus

Sin Cara

Ted DiBiase

Trent Barretta

Tyson Kidd

The Undertaker (Inactive)

Wade Barrett

William Regal (Semi-Active)

Yoshi Tatsu


Divas

(All divas are inter-branded)

Alicia Fox

Beth Phoenix (WWE Women’s Champion)

Brie Bella Eve

Kaitlyn

Kelly Kelly

Kharma (Pregnant)

Layla (Injured)

Maryse

Natalya

Nikki Bella

Tamina


TAG TEAMS

Air BOOM! (Evan Bourne & Kofi Kingston)

David Otunga & Michael McGuillicutty

Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase

The Usos (Jimmy Uso & Jey Uso)

Beth Pheonix & Natalya

Kelly Kelly & Eve


MANAGERS

Abraham Washington: Jack Swagger

Ricardo Rodriguez: Alberto Del Rio

Vickie Guerrero: Dolph Ziggler

Michael Hayes: Tyson Kidd


AUTHORITY FIGURES

Triple H (COO)

John Laurenitis (Executive VP of Talent Relations/ Assistant to the COO)

Theodore Long (Smackdown General Manager)


CHAMPIONS

RAW Champions

WWE Champion: John Cena

United States Champion: Dolph Ziggler


Smackdown! Champions

World Heavyweight Champion: Christian

Intercontinental Champion: Cody Rhodes


Inter-brand Champions (Can appear on either show)

WWE Tag Team Champions: Air Boom (Kofi Kingston & Evan Bourne)

WWE Women’s Champion: Beth Phoenix
 
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#29 · (Edited)

(Special thanks to ChainGangRed for all graphics)
September 2, 2011
Wichita; Kansas

“Know Your Enemy” plays to lead us into Friday Night Smackdown

Mathews:
Welcome ladies and gentlemen to Friday Night Smackdown! What a show we have tonight with not one, but TWO main events!

Booker:
Dat’s right, tunite’ da’ “World’s Strongest Man” Mark Henry takes on da’ “Apex Predator” Randy Orton!

“GO!”

**CLOSE YOUR EYES**

A loud ovation starts off Smackdown as the World Heavyweight Champion, Christian walks onto the stage for the opening contest. Christian smacks his chest and looks out into the crowd for his peeps.

Mathews:
Well we’re kicking things off with our first of two main events, the World Heavyweight Champion, Christian goes one-on-one with “The Celtic Warrior” Sheamus!

Striker:
This a huge opportunity for Sheamus to not only gain momentum heading into Night of Champions, but also gain a HUGE victory over the World Heavyweight Champion, Christian!

Christian waits in the ring for his opponent.

**VOICES**

The crowd goes wild again as Christian looks puzzled as the man who enters is not his scheduled opponent Sheamus, but “The Apex Predator” Randy Orton! Orton has a scowl on his face as he stares ay his archrival in the ring as he heads toward the ring himself. Orton has a mic in hand as he enters the ring. Christian removes his World title in case things get physical.

Orton:
Christian, I don’t know if you saw last week, but I qualified for the Championship Scramble match at Night of Champions.

*Crowd Pops*

Orton:
And trust me, when I say this… I’ve beaten you before… I WILL beat you again!

The crowd goes “Oooooh” as Christian’s face is a cold stare in the eyes of Orton

Christian:
You seem to not have gotten the memo Randy, that Christian you beat… that was the “old” Christian. Y’see the Christian that stands in this ring right now, the Christian that’s going to defend HIS title at Night of Champions, KNOWS he is better than you Randy.

The crowd pops as Orton looks unimpressed

Christian:
THIS Christian is “Captain Charisma”!

The crowd cheers and Christian moves a lot closer and gets in Orton’s face holding up the World Heavyweight Championship

Christian:
And THIS Christian is the World Heavyweight Champion!

The crowd pops big again as Orton stares a bit before speaking his rebuttal

Orton:
Really? Because I don’t see an “old” Christian or a “new” Christian… all I see… is the scared, crying, little BITCH that I’ve beaten for the better part of 4 months!!

The crowd really is buzzing now as Christian’s face is full of anger and hate toward Randy Orton

Orton:
And-

CHRISTIAN TAKES ORTON DOWN WITH A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN!! Christian is wailing away on Orton and the crowd is going nuts! Orton shifts his weight and begins to hammer away at Christian!! Security, referees, and even some WWE Superstars like Yoshi Tatsu and Justin Gabriel hit the ring to break up the brawl. Half of the men pull Orton off of Christian and the other half hold the World Heavyweight Champion back. The scene is very reminiscent of the brawl between Orton and Christian two weeks ago. Both men are trying desperately to get away from the clutches of the men holding them back as the crowd is in a frenzy chanting “Let them fight!!” It appears for the time being Christian vs. Sheamus has been postponed.

**COMMERCIAL**

We come back from break and we see Teddy Long stressing in his office and a knock at the door is heard.

Teddy:
Yeah, come in.

Christian walks in; his shirt a wrinkled mess and a small scratch on his head.

Christian:
Teddy! Screw Sheamus! I want Orton tonight!

Teddy holds out his arms to calm Christian down

Teddy:
Christian, I can’t do that tonight, the match with Sheamus is already set.

Christian looks understandably disappointed at Teddy’s decision

Teddy:
However, I cannot allow you two to continue to wreak havoc here on Smackdown. So I’ll tell ya’ what I’m gonna do, playa’. Next week, on live Super Smackdown, you Christian will go one-on-one with Randy Orton!

Christian looks a bit more satisfied with that answer

Teddy:
Now, you’re match with Sheamus has been rescheduled for later tonight, go get ready playa’!

Christian smirks and then leaves Teddy’s office



**BED OF NAILS**

The crowd actually gives a decent amount of heat for who is becoming one of Smackdown’s brightest young stars, Tyson Kidd. Kidd enters accompanied of course by his manager, Michael “P.S.” Hayes.

Striker:
Here comes a man who quickly becoming one of my top rising stars of the year, Tyson Kidd! Two weeks ago, he impressively defeated Jimmy Uso and last week he took the World Heavyweight Champion to the limit!

Matthews:
And like it or not the majority of the credit has to go to that man, Michael Hayes, Tyson Kidd’s new manager.

Striker:
Of course! Under the cadence of the Hall of Famer, Tyson has developed the mind to use his impressive skills to the absolute maximum. As of right now, the sky’s the limit for this young and hungry superstar.

Booker:
Let me tell ya’ sumthin’ Matt, Tyson’s new arrogance has rubbed alotta’ da’ boys in da’ back da’ wrong way, including da’ Usos!

We see a replay of last week when the Usos attacked Kidd after his match with Christian last week

When we come back to the ring we see Tyson seething up at the titantron as Hayes tells Kidd, “Never mind that, keep your focus on the task at hand!”

**ANCIENT SPIRIT**

The crowd gives a respectable pop for the high-flying Sin Cara. Sin Cara points to the ring before sprinting down the ramp, jumping off his trampoline into the ring, as pyro goes off at the top of the ramp.


Mathews:
Last week, Sin Cara was on the verge of becoming the Number One Contender for the WWE Intercontinental Championship, when suddenly the lights went out and when they came back on Sin Cara was out cold! WWE officials are looking into any possible suspects as to who Sin Cara’s attacker may be.

As Mathews talks, replays are shown of last week when the lights went out and Sin Cara was attacked.

Striker:
Now Sin Cara hopes to rebound tonight with a victory over the red hot Tyson Kidd!

Tyson Kidd (w/ Michael “PS” Hayes) vs. Sin Cara

ENDING:

Kidd has Sin Cara down in a side headlock. Cara fights back to his feet and elbows Kidd in the gut to break the hold. Kidd stumbles toward the ropes as Sin Cara runs at him- AND GETS HIP-TOSSED OVER THE TOP ROPE- BUT SIN CARA LANDS ON THE RING APRON!! Kidd turns to face Sin Cara and gets kicked in the head! Kidd stumbles into the center of the ring as Sin Cara SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE TOP ROPE WITH A FRANKENSTIENER TO TYSON KIDD!! Sin Cara amazingly lands on his feet and taunts to the applause of the crowd. Kidd runs at Sin Cara- and gets caught with a tilt-a-whirl arm drag! Kidd rolls to the outside, obviously flustered. Kidd begins to game plan with Hayes at ringside but Sin Cara has enough so he grabs the top rope and JUMPS FOR A PLANCHA- BUT KIDD AND HAYES MOVE- BUT SIN CARA LANDS ON THE RING APRON-AND KIDD PULLS HIM DOWN HARD!! Sin Cara’s face hit the side of the ring on the way down! Kidd pulls Cara up to his feet and Irish whips him- RIGHT INTO THE STEEL STEPS! Sin Cara goes spine-first into the steps and Kidd then sends him back into the ring. Kidd covers

1…........


2……………


No! Sin Cara pops his shoulder up!

Kidd pulls Sin Cara up to his feet, grabs him in a front headlock, and hits a big swinging neckbreaker! Tyson floats over into a pin

1………..

2…………..


No! Sin Cara still kicks out!

Kidd grabs Sin Cara’s leg and locks in a single leg crab. Hayes applauds at ringside as Kidd pulls back on the hold. Sin Cara begins to crawl toward the ropes as Kidd wrenches the hold.


……


……


………


Kidd pulls Sin Cara back toward the center of the ring- but Sin Cara uses this oppritunity to turn on to his back and shove Kidd off of his hold! Sin Cara rolls up to his feet and runs toward Tyson Kidd- who throws Sin Cara up- but Sin Cara lands on the top turnbuckle! Kidd turns around- AND GETS HIT WITH A MOONSAULT FROM SIN CARA! Sin Cara hooks the leg.

1……….


2 ……………..


No! Kidd kicks out!

Sin Cara twists Kidd’s arm in an arm wringer and runs toward the corner, springboards off the corner, off the top rope, AND HITS A FRANKENSTEINER!! Sin Cara again beautifully lands on his feet and now exits the ring and stands on the ring apron. Sin Cara waits for Kidd to stand and HAYES GRABS HIS FOOT! Sin Cara kicks Hayes off and sees Kidd has risen so he quickly SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE TOP ROPE FOR A SECOND SPRINGBOARD FRANKENSTEIN- KIDD COUNTERS WITH A BIG POWERBOMB WITH A PIN!

1………


2………….


3- NO! Sin Cara barely pops his shoulder up!

Kidd slaps the mat in disbelief as the ref holds up two fingers. Kidd brings Sin Cara to his feet and whips him into the ropes, bends down- and gets kicked hard in the face by Sin Cara. Tyson holds his nose and stumbles back toward the side of the ring. Sin Cara bounces off the ropes he just hit- AND GETS KICKED IN THE FACE WITH A BACKFLIP KICK THAT LANDS KIDD ON THE RING APRON IN A BEAUTIFUL MANEUVER! Sin Cara tries for a running shoulder thrust on Tyson Kidd- but Kidd moves out of the way and then kicks Cara right in the face! Cara goes groggy in between the third and second ropes. Kidd floats over the top and rolls up Sin Cara!

1………..


2………………


No! Sin Cara pushes Kidd off of the pin-fall predicament.

Kidd quickly turns around and runs at Sin Cara- but gets caught with a tilt-a-whirl INTO LA MISTICA!!! Kidd flops around wildly as Hayes smacks the mat to motivate his client but Kidd is in an extreme amount of pain! Kidd reaches out his hand and Sin Cara synchs back on the hold!

…..


………


………….

THE LIGHTS GO OUT AGAIN!

Booker:
Whut da’ hayle!!

Mathews:
The lights have gone out again!!

Indeed they have they stay off for sometime and when they come back on, SIN CARA IS LAID OUT NEXT TO TYSON! Kidd recovers and looks around confused as Hayes yells loudly, “Capitalize! Capitalize!” Kidd brings a lifeless Sin Cara to his feet, gets him in a snapmare position, AND HITS A STANDING CODE BLUE!!!

1……….


2………….


3!

Winner: Tyson Kidd

Aftermath: Kidd celebrates in the ring as Hayes comes in and gives him a hug before raising his hand in victory. Kidd then goes to the corner and taunts to the heat of the crowd.

We see replays of the finish including the second mysterious power outage

Mathews:
For the second week in a row, a Sin Cara has been mysteriously attacked!

Booker:
Lemme’ tell ya’ sumtin’, Josh, I don’t know who’s attackin’ Sin Cara but whoeva’ it is, Teddy Long has gotta get ta’ da’ bottom of it!

After the replays Hayes has a mic in hand with Tyson Kidd at his side.

Hayes:
You all should feel honored, as you all have seen the most talented man in all the WWE, defeat yet another incompetent opponent!

The crowd boos as Kidd smirks and nods his head

Hayes:
Speaking of men who aren’t nearly as talented as Tyson, two men savagely attacked my client last week, and I do mean savagely. So I say to you two, why don’t you come out here and face my client?

Kidd actually looks worried as Hayes just tells him to relax before going back to his promo.

Hayes:
Oh, I get it. You two are cowards. It shouldn’t surprise me, after all, it runs in your family.

The crowd “oooh’s” and boos at Hayes’ disrespectful statement

Hayes:
I’ve been in the ring with your grandfather’s, I’ve known your uncles, I’ve known you’re father and each and every one of them were cowards!

The crowd is really giving “P.S.” heat now

Hayes:
And-

**ALGA**

The crowd actually pops pretty big (mostly due to Hayes’ verbal assault) for the Usos, who look furious.

Mathews:
Michael Hayes might have just taken things to far!

Booker:
Lemme’ tell ya’ sumthin’, you don’t insult a man’s family! Especially two men who are as y’know passionate about they’ heritage as da’ Usos!

The Usos quickly head down the ramp looking enraged. Tyson looks very uneasy as Hayes looks as confident as ever. The Usos enter the ring and- JIMMY GETS PULLED OUT BY SOMEBODY ON THE OUTSIDE!! Jey turns to see who the assailant is AND GETS HIT FROM BEHIND BY TYSON KIDD! Kidd wails away on Jey meanwhile Jimmy is getting pounded by CURT HAWKINS!?! Hawkins sends Jimmy into the steps and then heads into the ring and double teams Jey! Hayes is getting a few stomps in himself, while smiling. Hawkins goes to the top rope as Kidd brings Jey to his feet AND HITS THE FISHERMAN’S SUPLEX NECKBREAKER! After that, Kidd moves and HAWKINS JUMPS OFF AND HITS THE HEAT-SEEKING ELBOW ON JEY! Hayes, Hawkins, and Kidd stand in the center of the ring with their arms raised in the middle of the ring.







We come back to the show at ringside.

*CHA-CHING!*

**I COME FROM MONEY**

The crowd boos as Ted DiBiase enters along with his “life coach”, the Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes.

Mathews:
Here comes Ted DiBiase and of course he enters with his life coach, Cody Rhodes.

Striker:
DiBiase is going to face Justin Gabriel tonight and Gabriel will challenge Cody Rhodes for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at WWE Night of Champions and trust me when I say for Cody Rhodes, it’s personal. Last week, Gabriel cost Cody Rhodes a chance to be the World Heavyweight Champion.

We see a replay of the match last week between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, when Gabriel pulled Ted off of the ring apron and the subsequent RKO on Cody.

Mathews:
I find it ironic that you failed to mention that Rhodes had attacked Gabriel from behind earlier in the night.
In the ring both Cody and Ted stare up at the titantron seeing what Gabriel had done last week. Cody grabs a microphone

Cody:
I’m sure all of you find that very amusing?

The crowd cheers to reaffirm Cody’s theory

Cody:
Well, I was amused as well last week….

The crowd seems puzzled

Cody:
Not when Justin Gabriel cost me an opportunity to be the World Heavyweight Championship. No, I was amused when I found out that I had to defend my Intercontinental Championship against Justin Gabriel!

The crowd boos as Cody and Ted smirk

Cody:
I mean Justin Gabriel? What a joke!

The crowd continues to boo

Cody:
At least, I thought it was funny… until Gabriel got involved in my match last week.

The crowd pops again for the “Werewolf”

Cody:
Who the hell do you think you are? You are no where, I repeat, NO WHERE close to being in my league. You are nothing but a joke, a nobody, and a LOSER!

The crowd boos

Cody:
And for those of you who don’t believe me… please redirect your attention to the titantron.







The crowd actually sort of cheers for Cena while some boo, Cody and Ted meanwhile are smirking from ear-to-ear

Cody:
Look at that. Despite having all of Nexus at his side, Justin Gabriel still proved how much of a joke he was. Now if John Cena did that to Gabriel, imagine what I’m going to do to him! You see before I was simply going to beat him at Night of Champions, NOW I’m going to humiliate him! You see his body broken on that car, well that’s nothing, I repeat NOTHING compared to what I’m going to do at Night of Champions! It’s just another reason you’ll never be as good as Cody Rhodes!

The crowd boos Cody who drops his microphone

**BLACK OR WHITE**

The crowd gives a pretty good pop for one of the most increasingly popular superstars in the WWE, Justin Gabriel. Gabriel squats down before rising up and howling toward the air. The camera then focuses on a sign in the crowd that reads “The Werewolf”.

Booker:
Well Matt, you say dat’ you think Tyson Kidd is the fastest risin’ superstar in da’ WWE in ma’ mind it’s dis’ young man right here: Justin Gabriel!

Striker:
Well while I still believe that, there is no doubt that Justin Gabriel has been one of the hottest WWE Superstars at the moment! My sister thinks so too!

Gabriel enters the ring and stares down Ted and eyes Cody at ringside.

Justin Gabriel vs. Ted DiBiase (w/ Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes)

ENDING:

Gabriel has both of his arms hooked in the top rope, and Ted runs at him but Gabriel kicks Ted back. Ted runs back toward Gabriel- AND GETS LOW-BRIDGED BY GABRIEL! Ted rolls to the outside right in front of Cody, who yells at Ted to stand up. Ted slowly rises to his feet, meanwhile in the ring Gabriel hits the ropes AND JUMPS FROM THE RING TO THE OUTSIDE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE!! Gabriel takes out both Ted and Cody! The crowd cheers as Gabriel raises his arm in the air. Gabriel sends Ted into the ring and covers!

1…….


2…….......


No! DiBiase kicks out!

Gabriel waits for Ted to stand, grabs Ted, and hits a nice STO! Gabriel then heads toward the side of the ring, grabs the top rope, SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE TOP ROPE WITH A MOONSAULT…. AND HITS THE CANVAS! DiBiase moved out of the way! DiBiase takes a moment to shake off the cobwebs before pulling a rising Gabriel to his feet. DiBiase Irish whips Gabriel into the ropes… AND CATCHES HIM WITH A SCOOP POWERSLAM! DiBiase covers!

1………


2…………….


No! Gabriel kicks out!

Ted quickly brings Gabriel back to his feet, puts Gabriel up on his shoulders, AND DROPS GABRIEL STOMACH-FIRST ONTO HIS KNEE! Gabriel rolls around on the mat and Ted stands and taunts to the jeers from the audience in Wichita. Cody yells from ringside for Ted to remain focused. Ted brings Gabriel up to his feet, grabs Gabriel in a front headlock, AND SPIKES HIM ON HIS HEAD WITH A DDT! DiBiase hooks the leg!

1……….


2……………..


NO! Gabriel still kicks out!

DiBiase looks at Cody as if to say, “How did that not put him away?!” before pulling Gabriel up, whipping him into the ropes… and catching Gabriel on the rebound with a hip toss- but Gabriel lands on his feet and leg-sweeps DiBiase! Gabriel holds his ribs as Ted rises to his feet. Gabriel kicks Ted hard in the leg, then in the chest, and then hits a big savate kick that sends Ted staggering into the corner. Gabriel then runs, leaps, AND HITS A BIG CORNER SPLASH! Gabriel lands not back in the ring but instead on the ring apron. Ted collapses as Gabriel holds in arm up to the applause of the crowd. Ted stands and GABRIEL SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE TOP ROPE…. AND HITS A CROSSBODY WITH A PIN!!

1………


2………….


NO! Ted kicks out!

Gabriel puts his hands on his hips and smirks before rising to his feet. Ted staggers to his feet and Gabriel kicks Ted in the gut- No, Ted catches the foot. Ted cockily shakes his head- BUT GABRIEL HITS AN EZUIGURI!! A loud *smack* is heard and the crowd lets out an “ooooooh” as Ted goes down. Gabriel pointa to the top turnbuckle as the crowd shows their approval for what could be a 450 Splash! Gabriel goes up to the top rope and….. CODY GETS UP ON THE RING APRON! Cody runs toward Gabriel AND GETS KICKED OFF OF THE RING ARPON BY JUSTIN! Meanwhile, TED PULLS DOWN THE TOP ROPE CAUSING GABRIEL TO CROTCH HIMSELF! Ted goes up to the second turnbuckle, hooks Gabriel up, AND HITS A SUPERPLEX!! Gabriel crashes into the mat and Ted covers!

1………..


2……………..


3-NO! Gabriel nudges his shoulder up!

Ted grabs his head and yells in disbelief. Ted then stands and measures a slowly recovering Gabriel. Ted hooks Gabriel up in a MILLION DOLLAR DREAM! Gabriel begins to struggle knowing that Dream Street is coming! Gabriel grabs the ropes in the corner causing Ted to break the hold, albeit begrudgingly. Ted yells at the ref, meanwhile, GABRIEL SPRINGBOARDS OUT OF THE CORNER WITH A MOONSAULT…. INTO A DDT!! Gabriel covers!

1……..


2………..


3!

Winner: Justin Gabriel

The ref raises Gabriel’s arm in the air as Gabriel’s other arm holds his gut. Meanwhile, CODY RHODES IS BEHIND GABRIEL WITH THE INTERONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP, READY TO STRIKE! Gabriel turns… AND CODY GOES TO HIT GABRIEL WITH THE TITLE- BUT GABRIEL DUCKS! Cody turns AND GETS DROPKICKED BY GABRIEL! Cody rolls to the outside as Gabriel taunts on the second turnbuckle.

Mathews:
Cody tried to do what he did last week, but it backfired!

Rhodes looks up furiously at Gabriel who taunts the Champion.



Scott Stanford is standing backstage with a microphone in hand.

Stanford:
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome, once again Wade Barrett!

The camera zooms out to see Wade Barrett who appears on camera to heat from the crowd. Barrett, however, couldn’t care less. In fact, Barrett looks like he doesn’t care about much at all. His face is void of an angry frown that has seemingly characterized Barrett in the past few months; instead his face is a somewhat bizarre smile with his eyes looking upward off screen. Barrett’s cryptic comments last week mixed with his eerie expression this week creates an uncomfortable aura that clearly has Scott Stanford uneasy.

Stanford:
W-Wade last week you spoke of the “winds of change” can you please reiterate what you meant by that?

Barrett’s gaze continues to be off screen as if not hearing the question.

Barrett:
Ever since the first day I’ve come to the WWE, I’ve been anticipating the winds of change. At times, I’ve gone out of my way to bring about that change. Now that storm is coming to us, to the WWE.

Stanford looks puzzled

Stanford:
Wade, w-who’s bringing the “storm”?

Barrett pauses

Barrett:
As I said before, the winds of the storm are already blowing. All one has to do is look closely to realize it. Like a hurricane, this place is about to change in a big way.

Stanford again is confused as Barrett did not even answer his question.

Stanford:
Is there a-anyway we can prepare for this “storm”?

Barrett begins to chuckle, however it seems he is not laughing at what Stanford has said, but more so of a thought in his head.

Barrett:
Do you at all find it ironic that the eye of the hurricane is its calmest point? After all it’s directly in the middle of the storm where all around it chaos and destruction reign supreme. And the formation of this monster… begins in its center.

Barrett’s smile grows even wider

Barrett:
Another thing I’ve often said that you’re either with us or you’re against us.

Barrett looks into the camera, dead serious, and as if addressing a group of people

Barrett:
The choice is yours: you can either join my brethren and I in the eye of the hurricane or…

Barrett pauses before smirking again

Barrett:
..be blown away. Because what you see right now may seem like chaos, but trust me when I say… it’s simply the calm before the storm.

Barrett walks away as Stanford looks both puzzled and concerned



Back at ringside…

“I HEAR VOICES IN MY HEAD…”

**VOICES**

The crowd let’s out another roar of approval for Randy Orton. Orton slowly walks down to the ring staring at the ring with a very serious gaze.

Mathews:
Randy Orton has already been busy tonight, a huge brawl with the World Heavyweight Champion, Christian! Next week, Orton and Christian get exactly what they want when they go one-on-one next week on Live Smackdown!

Booker:
But dat’s da last thing on Randy Orton’s mind tonight! Because tonight Randy Orton takes on “Da’ World’s Strongest Man” Mark Henry, and dat’s next!

**COMMERCIAL**

Back on Smackdown, Orton stands in the center of the ring staring up the ramp waiting for his opponent.

**SOMEBODY’S GONNA GET IT**

Heat fills the arena in Wichita as the most hated (and frankly most dominating) man on Smackdown; Mark Henry comes through the curtain.

Striker:
I said it before and I’ll say it again: Mark Henry is my pick to win the World Heavyweight Championship Scramble at Night of Champions! Quite simply, no one has been as dominant, as destructive, as Mark Henry.

Mathews:
And Mark Henry made it clear, last week, that he doesn’t care who he has to go through to become the World Heavyweight Champion!

We see a video package of last week of last week

Henry waits for Zeke to stand up AND HITS THE WORLD'S STRONGEST SLAM!!! Cover!

1........


2.........


3!

Winner: Mark Henry

The crowd boos as Henry wins impressively to qualify for the World Heavyweight Championship Scramble Match!

Striker:
Guys I don't know about you, but that just sealed it for me, Mark Henry is my favorite to win that Scramble match!

The package then flashes to Henry in the center of the ring with a mic in his hand

Henry:
Let this be a lesson to everybody in that World Heavyweight Championship Scramble Match. You have two options. First, you can stay out of my way, in which case, we won't have too many problems.

The crowd boos option number 1.

Henry:
Option two is, you try to stop me. And trust me when I say if you try and stop me, I WILL break you.

The crowd boos option 2 even more.

Henry:
For me it's not a question of IF or a question of WHEN, but a question of HOW I will break you. Will I slam you through the mat like I did Zeke here?

We then flash to Mark Henry crushing Ezekiel with the slam once again

Henry:
Will I put you through the announce table? I've done that b'fo.

We see a clip of Henry putting Kane through a table on Raw

Henry:
Or maybe I'll break yo' leg like I did Big Show?

We see Henry not only breaking Show’s leg but Kane’s and Khali’s as well.

Henry:
Either way, you WILL enter my HALL... (flash of Henry spearing Sheamus through the barrier at Summerslam)

OF.... (flash of Mark Henry knocking Big Show off the Raw stage)


PAIN!

The crowd boos as Henry looks around, dead serious


**RETURN OF THE HITMAN**

The crowd goes wild and Henry looks up at the top of the ramp puzzled as Bret Hart enters the arena. Bret enters the ring with a mic in hand.

Bret:
Now Mark, I'm not here to cause trouble. I just came out here to congratulate you on earning a World title shot. Many of you may not know this but Mark was trained by both myself and my father, Stu.

We flash to a picture of Stu and Mark at the dungeon

Bret:
I always knew you had the potential to be a World Champion and as a former World Champion myself, I have to say I'm proud of you.

A mixed reaction for this statement as Henry is still unmoved.

Bret:
Mark, you know I've had a great career here in the WWE. I've won multiple World Championships, I've been a King of the Ring, a Royal Rumble winner, and even been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.

As Bret mentions his accolades, flashes of each clip is shown

Bret:
But do you know what I'm most proud of?

Henry obviously doesn't answer.

Bret:
The thing I'm most proud of isn't any championship or match I had or even being a member of the Hall of Fame... The thing I'm most proud of is the fact that I never seriously hurt anybody I was in the ring with.

The crowd applauds Bret as Henry's face somehow becomes even sourer

Bret:
And Mark, for you to seriously hurt people like you've been doing is not only wrong but it is an insult. It's an insult to me. It's an insult to Stu. It's an insult to anybody who has trained in the dungeon. Men like Davey Boy Smith. Men like Brian Pillman. Men like Owen Hart.

Again flashes are shown of each man competing in the WWE ring

Bret:
See when you're trained in the Hart Dungeon you represent everyone who has come before and after you, and when you come out here and unprofessionally attempt to end careers, it is a slap in the face of the legacy of the dungeon.

The crowd cheers as Henry finally responds.

Henry:
Bret, I was just like you. I came into the business not lookin' to do nobody wrong. I wanted to be a WWE superstar. I even signed a ten year contract thinking they would be da' best ten years of my life. How wrong I was, man. The next ten years would be the most embarrassing of my life. Everyday, I was made a joke out of. Everyday, I was mocked. And worst of all, everyday, I was told I wasn't "World Championship material". Well you know what, I'm done being the nice guy. I'm done being the joke. Now, I take what I wan' when I wan' it! And in three weeks I'm takin' the World Heavyweight Title.

As Henry talks about his failures we see some of his lower moments including his time as Sexual Chocolate.

Henry:
And Bret it sounds like you're trying to stop me...

Henry steps forward as Bret looks a bit uneasy.

Henry:
And if you try to stop me... I WILL break you.

HENRY PUNCHES BRET RIGHT IN THE JAW!!!! The crowd boos the shit out of Mark Henry. Henry then mounts Bret AND CONTINUES TO RAIN DOWN RIGHT HANDS ON BRET'S SKULL!! Bret is out cold! Henry then goes to the outside and GRABS A STEEL CHAIR!! The crowd really gives it to Henry now. Henry enters the ring and a ref tries to stop him. Henry just fakes out the ref who then runs from the ring. Henry PUTS THE CHAIR AROUND BRET'S LEG!! The crowd sounds like a pack of banshees at this point as Henry looks to break Bret's leg!

**WRITTEN IN MY FACE**

The crowd explodes as Sheamus sprints down to the ring. Sheamus goes toe-to-toe with Henry with both men exchanging right hands! Sheamus gains control and gets Henry to the ropes. SHEAMUS RUNS FOR THE BROGUE KICK..... But Mark Henry rolls out of the ring! Henry stares down and jaw-jacks with Sheamus, who invites Henry back into the ring. However, Henry heads to the back as Sheamus and officials check on Bret.


In the ring, Mark Henry stares across the ring at Randy Orton, who isn’t batting an eye.

Booker:
Lemme’ tell ya’, if there’s one guy dat’ can match da’ viciousness of Mark Henry, its Randy Orton!

Randy Orton vs. Mark Henry

ENDING:

The match is a game of cat-and-mouse. Orton is backed up in the corner and Henry tries a clothesline, but Orton ducks and now with Henry backed in the corner begins to hit some stiff jabs to Henry’s skull. Henry gets staggered as Orton continues to pound on his head with punches. 1,2,3,4,5,6- Henry catches Orton’s punch with his hand- AND HEADBUTTS ORTON RIGHT IN THE SKULL! Orton goes down as Henry shakes off the effect of the punches from Orton and goes to work. Henry grabs Orton by the head and hits another big headbutt! Orton stumbles back and Henry grabs him by the wrist and PULLS HIM RIGHT INTO A SHORT-ARM CLOTHESLINE!! Henry covers!

1…………..


2…………………


No! Orton pops his shoulder up!

Mark Henry takes his time as Orton meanwhile goes to the ropes for any sort of solace. Orton rests his head between the third and second ropes. This seems to give Mark Henry an idea. Henry hits the ropes AND USES HIS OVER 400 POUND BODY TO GUILLOTINE ORTON’S HEAD ON THE SECOND ROPE! Henry lands on the outside as Orton grabs his head and lies on the mat. Henry menacingly looks around the arena to the heat of the crowd. A loud “Let’s go Randy!” chant starts up. Henry slowly reenters the ring with Orton still on the mat near the corner. Henry steps over Orton’s body and heads up to the second rope with his back toward Orton! The crowd gasps knowing what is coming next! Henry bounces on the ropes a few times before LEAPING OFF WITH A SLINGSHOT SPLASH…. BUT ORTON ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY!! The whole ring shakes as the massive Henry hits the canvas hard. The ref begins a 10 count as Orton slowly rises to his feet, using the ropes for assistance. Henry meanwhile gets to one knee, when Orton grabs him in a front headlock AND NAILS A DDT! Orton covers!

1………


2…


No, Mark Henry still has plenty of fight left in him.

Orton seems to be frustrated a how little his offense has affected “The World’s Strongest Man”. Mark Henry begins to rise to his feet and Orton approaches him from behind. Orton grabs Henry for the OLYMPIC SLAM…. But Henry is too heavy! Henry then grabs Orton by the throat! Orton tries to break Henry’s massive grip, but to no avail. A very angry Mark Henry shakes his head before lifting Orton overhead in a gorilla press! Henry holds Orton in position for a few seconds BEFORE DROPPING ORTON TO THE CANVAS BELOW! Orton rolls onto his back holding his ribs as Henry hits the ropes, JUMPS….. AND HITS A BIG SPLASH CRUSHING ORTON!! Henry hooks the leg!

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2………….


3-NO! Orton slithers his shoulder up!

Henry shakes his head before slowly rising to his feet. Henry then looks down at Orton before calling for him to get to his feet. When Orton finally does HENRY GRABS HIM IN A POWERSLAM POSTION! The crowd boos knowing the World’s Strongest Slam comes next! HENRY LIFTS ORTON HIGHER IN THE AIR- BUT ORTON SLIPS OUT OF THE BACK AND HITS HIS MODIFIED BACKBREAKER!! The crowd cheers as Henry goes down to Orton’s great counter! Orton remains on his hands and knees, breathing heavily due to the effects of the match. Orton stands up before NAILING HENRY WITH A KNEE DROP TO HIS SKULL! Orton covers!

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2…..


No! Henry still kicks out with relative ease!

Orton looks around as if to say, “What do I have to do?” It’s not so much a face of panic as much as it is one of relative frustration. Henry in the meantime has rolled onto the ring apron. This seems to give Orton an idea. Orton pulls Henry by the head and drags him so he hangs on the second rope by his feet! The crowd cheers as Orton HITS THE SPIKE DDT!! Orton covers!

1…….


2………….


NO! Mark Henry barely kicks out this time!

Orton seems a bit more confident as he looks out to the crowd with a bit of a smirk on his face before turning around and pounding the mat! The crowd really buzzes now as Henry slowly rises to his feet. Henry turns AND ORTON JUMPS FOR THE RKO- BUT HENRY SHOVES HIM OFF! Orton lands hard spine-first on canvas as Henry just stares. Orton writhes on the mat in pain as Henry waits for him to stand. Henry grabs Orton in a POWERSLAM POSITION! HENRY LIFTS ORTON IN THE AIR…. AND HITS THE WORLD’S STRONGEST SLAM!!! Henry covers!

1………


2…………….


3!

Winner: Mark Henry

After the match, Mark Henry stands up and looks down at Orton as the referee raises his hand in victory. We some shots of audience members who are shocked that Orton not only lost, but lost pretty clean.

Striker:
Wow!

Mathews:
Wow, is right Matt! I don’t think I’ve ever seen anybody do that to Randy Orton!

Booker:
Lemme’ tell ya’ sumtin’, Randy Orton hit Mark Henry with jus’ about evry’thing he had and Mark Henry was still able to just throw Orton off of dat’ RKO!

We see some replays of the match highlights

When we come back Orton is still down holding his back and Henry heads up the ramp.

Striker:
If there was any doubt that Mark Henry was the favorite heading into Night of Champions, he has crushed that doubt her tonight!

**COMMERCIAL**


A shot of every championship is shown as the recognizable voices of many WWE Superstars are heard.

Cena: I will never forget it....

Orton: I will never forget......

Christian: I will never forget.....

Triple H: I will never forget.......

Sheamus: I will neva' forget.......

Now shots of each man winning their first World title is shown accompinied by their voice

Orton: It was in Toronto; Canada

Sheamus: San Antonio; Texas

Christian: Tampa; Florida

Triple H: Ames; Iowa

Mysterio: Chicago; Illinois

Miz: Orlando; Florida

Swagger: Las Vegas; Nevada

Cena: Los Angeles; California

Orton: I became the youngest World Champion in history.

Sheamus: I shocked tha' world.

Mysterio: I proved dreams do come true.

Miz: I proved I wasn't just a reality star.

Triple H: I became The Game!

Cena: I ended a historic title reign.

Now a close up of every superstar is shown

Triple: It was the night I became....

Miz: The night I became....

Mysterio: The night I became....

Sheamus: Tha' night I became....

Swagger: I became.....

Orton: I became.......

Cena:.... A champion.





We come back from break and we’re backstage with Scott Stanford again
Stanford:
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the number one contender for the Intercontinental Championship…

The interviewee walks on screen

Stanford:
Justin Gabriel!

The crowd cheers as Gabriel is still sweaty and breathing heavily from his match earlier tonight.

Stanford:
Justin, first off, congratulations on your match tonight.

Gabriel (breathing heavily):
Oh, thank you.

Stanford:
What do you have to say about Cody Rhodes’ criticism of you before your match?

Gabriel:
Well Cody can talk all he wants, at the end of the day I know how good I am, the WWE Universe knows how good I am, his friend Ted knows how good I am, and if he doesn’t believe them well than I’ll show him personally at Night of Champions.

The crowd pops

Gabriel:
And where I come from we have an old saying: sticks and stones may break my bone but words will never-

CODY ATTACKS GABRIEL FROM BEHIND! Cody pounds away at Gabriel’s skull as road agents come over and attempt to pry the Intercontinental Champion off of Gabriel. Cody is screaming at Gabriel, “You’re not better than me! You will NEVER be better than me!” Eventually, Cody is pulled away from Gabriel who lies on the ground as Stanford checks on him.



“LET’S LIGHT IT UP”

The crowd gives a favorable reaction for AJ Lee who comes out with her fellow Chickbuster, Kaitlyn. AJ skips down to the ring smacking hands with the members of the WWE Universe as she does so.

Mathews:
Last week, Kaitlyn and AJ finally defeated their rival divas Alicia Fox and Tamina.

We see replays from the match last week including AJ’s impressive modified dragon DDT on Tamina.

“SHAKE YO TAIL”

A much less favorable reaction comes the way of Alicia Fox who enters the arena with her partner Tamina.

Striker:
Well last week was a huge upset that Alicia Fox looks to prove was a fluke.

Booker:
Lemme’ tell ya’ sumtin’, I saw Alicia Fox earlier today and she wuz’ in a fouuuul mood, dog, She couldn’t wait to get it on wit’ AJ tonight!

AJ stares Fox down as she enters the ring

AJ Lee (w/Kaitlyn) vs. Alicia Fox (w/Tamina)

ENDING:
Fox has AJ down on the mat in a side headlock. AJ begins to get to her feet and elbows Fox in the gut. Fox breaks her hold and AJ hits the ropes AND RUNS RIGHT INTO A DROPKICK FROM FOX! AJ goes down and Fox covers!

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2…………….


No, AJ kicks out!

Fox brings the smaller diva up to her feet and tosses AJ into the corner. Fox puts her boot right into the throat of AJ prompting the ref to count for Fox to break the brutal and illegal maneuver. Fox backs away as AJ grabs her throat and coughs. Fox then picks AJ up and hits a SIDEWALK SLAM BAKCBREAKER! Cover!

1………


2…………….


No! AJ still gets her shoulder up.

Fox pulls AJ up by her hair and picks her up in a powerslam position AND HITS A MODIFIED BACKBREAKER! Fox keeps AJ on her knee and pushes AJ’s head and knee APPLYING A BRUTAL MODIFIED BACKBREAKER SUBMISSION!! Fox pushes hard on AJ’s limbs and just about bending the young diva’s body into a perfect “n” shape. AJ screams as the referee questions if she would like to quit.

…….


………….


……….

NO! AJ holds on! Kaitlyn begins to smack the mat and gets the crowd to clap in unison to encourage AJ to get out of the hold. AJ elbows Fox in the head to causing Fox to not only release her hold but stumble back as well. AJ holds her back before running toward Fox AND GETTING A BIG BOOT TO THE FACE! Fox once more shuts down any momentum that AJ was getting! Fox covers!

1……….


2…………..


No! AJ still kicks out!

Fox looks frustrated as Kaitlyn looks on concerned for her best friend. Fox picks AJ up to a vertical base and whips her into the ropes and CATCHES HER WITH A TILT-A-WHIRL- AJ COUNTERS INTO A SCHOOL GIRL ROLLUP!

1………


2…………


3-NO! Fox nearly got caught!

Both divas are up to there feet quickly and AJ runs at Fox with a wheelbarrow into an armdrag. Fox again quickly gets to her feet and AJ again runs toward her opponent and HITS A TILT-A-WHIRL HEADSCISSORS! Fox goes down and crawls to the corner for solace. Fox rises in the corner and AJ runs in- but Fox launches AJ up into the turnbuckle- but AJ lands on the second rope! Fox turns AND GETS TAKEN DOWN WITH A CROSSBODY INTO A PIN!

1…......


2………….


NO! Fox kicks out!

AJ pulls Fox up- but the former Diva’s Champ counters with a kick to the gut. AJ is doubled-over as Fox (looking rather desperate) runs of the ropes AND HITS A SCISSORS KICK... BUT AJ MOVES! Fox turns and gets kicked in the leg by AJ and falls to a knee. AJ runs AND HITS A SHINING WIZARD! Cover!

1……..


2………….


NO! Fox barely gets her shoulder up!

AJ gets to her feet with a smile on her face as she waits for Fox to stand. Tamina smacks the mat trying to get Fox’s attention but to no avail. Fox groggily stands and AJ grabs her in a cutter position BEFORE FLOATING OVER AND HITTING HER MODIFIED DRAGON DDT! AJ covers!

1………..


2…………….


3!

Winner: AJ Lee




After the match, AJ is hurt but rather giddy over her victory. Kaitlyn comes into the ring to celebrate with AJ

Mathews:
Well guys, I believe that AJ has proven that her victory last week was indeed no fluke!

Booker:
You ain’t kiddin’! Dat’ wuz’ impressive!

AJ and Kaitlyn celebrate while heading up the ramp as Fox and Tamina look up toward them; frustrated.



Backstage, we see Teddy Long in his office speaking with “The One Man Rock Band” Heath Slater.

Teddy:
Heath, I think I’ve done enough for you already. Two weeks ago I sent your request about Sin Cara’s lights to the board of directors and last week I put you in a number one contender’s match. What else can I do for ya’, playa’?

Slater:
Listen, Teddy I know I lost a few times lately, but you can’t give me a match tonight?! I mean, I’m the ONE…MAN….ROCK BAND, BABAY!!!

The crowd boos the obnoxious Slater as Teddy looks unimpressed

Slater:
I am the past, present, and future of the WWE and you can’t give me a MATCH! C’mon now, Teddy!

Teddy:
Listen playa’-

???(offscreen):
TEDDIEEEEEE!

Derrick Bateman walks on-screen along with his “Mantastic” tag team partner Trent Barretta.

Teddy:
What can I do for ya’ playa’s? I’m a little busy.

Bateman:
I guess so, because in your business you seem to have forgotten you promised to give the most energetic…

Barretta:
Most exciting…

Bateman:
Most dominating…

Barretta:
Most threatening…

Bateman:
Tag team on the face of this or any another planet an opportunity to prove ourselves on Smackdown this week.

Teddy:
Listen playas’ I’m sorry but maybe next week-

Slater:
Now hold on Teddy! I deserve a match before these two losers!

The crowd boos Slater

Bateman (to Barretta):
Who’s this guy?

Slater:
Who am I? Who AM I?!

Bateman, Barretta, and even Teddy seem to flinch at Slater’s over-the-top response

Slater:
I AM Heath Slater! The ONE MAN ROCK BAAAANNNND BABAY!

The crowd boos as Bateman and Barretta looked at each other slightly puzzled and slightly amused

Bateman:
You’re a one man rock band?

Slater(smiling):
THE One Man Rock Band!
Bateman:
Well then where is your harmonica?

Barretta:
Or your banjo?

Bateman:
Or your base drum?

Barretta:
Or you’re snare drum?

Bateman:
Or your trombone?

Barretta:
Or your tambourine?

Bateman:
Or your maracas?

Barretta:
Or your skin flu-

Bateman (hastily interrupting):
What we mean is: where are your instruments?

Slater (looking rather frustrated):
Well no… I’m a rock band without the instruments!

Bateman and Barretta look even more confused

Bateman:
So what? You’re just a guy?

Barretta:
A pedestrian?

Bateman and Barretta (in unison):
A doofus?

Slater looks rather annoyed as the crowd cheers and laughs

Slater:
Well I don’t even know who you two losers are!

Bateman:
You don’t know? Well allow us to introduce ourselves! We are the most electrifying…

Baretta:
Most petrifying…

Bateman:
Most stunning…

Barretta:
Most cunning…

Bateman:
Tag team on this or any other planet!

Barretta:
We are….
Barretta and Bateman bump fists before saying in unison

Bateman and Barretta:
MANTASTIC!!

The crowd cheers as Bateman and Barretta do air guitars in perfect synchronization leaving both Slater and Teddy bewildered. Suddenly, both men snap out of it and begin to have a discussion with each other.

Bateman (nearly under his breath):
Not bad…but there is definitely room for improvement.

Barretta nods his head in both understanding and agreement

Slater:
HEY!

Both members of Mantastic jump up startled as if they’d forgotten Slater was there.

Slater:
Look, don’t care who ya’ are! I know I could beat either one of you!

Teddy:
Now hold on a second playa’, that gives me an idea! Next week it will, Mantastic versus Heath Slater and a partner of his choice!

The crowd cheers as Barretta and Bateman nod there head in approval. Slater meanwhile looks nervous as he realizes he’s not the most popular guy in the locker room.

Teddy:
Now please leave.



Sheamus is backstage heading toward the ring for his main event. Sheamus suddenly stoops and locks eyes with the Mark Henry.

Henry:
I ain’t forgot about last week, Sheamus.

Sheamus:
Aye, I haven’t forgotten about Summerslam.

Henry:
You need ta’ learn ta’ stay out my bidness’ ya’ understand?!

Sheamus:
Ya’ tink’ ya’ scare me, Mark? Ya’ might scare everyone else her in da’ Dubya’ Dubya’ E, but ya’ don’t scare me. See Mark, I know what you ar’: you’re a bully. You attack men like Bret Har’ knowing they can’t fight back. All because you know you’ll never be half the superstar or man that Bret is. I’ve been dealing with guys like you all my life, Mark. Guys like you used to scare me until I started fightin’ back.

Henry looks at Sheamus with a deadly glare while breathing heavily

Sheamus:
And at Night of Champions, I’m gonna kick your arse’ because-

MARK HENRY SHOVES SHEAMUS HARD!

Henry:
Who da’ hell you think you’re talkin’ to?!

SHEAMUS COMES BACK AND BEGINS TO POUND AWAY AT MARK HENRY!! MARK HENRY PUNCHES BACK AS WELL! We have another brawl on our hands! Every road agent and superstar in sight comes in to break up the fracas as we go to

**COMMERCIAL**

We come back to ringside

**WRITTEN IN MY FACE**

The crowd comes out of there seats for “The Celtic Warrior”. Sheamus’ body has some red blotches from his brawl with Mark Henry. Sheamus however, looks ready to fight as he beats his chest and let’s out a loud war cry.

Mathews:
Well during the break ladies and gentlemen, officials were able to separate the two behemoths Mark Henry and this man: Sheamus.

Striker:
And I have to say Smackdown has been full of brawls like this over the past number of weeks and I believe Teddy Long has to do something about it.

Booker:
I love Teddy Long, but I gotta’ agree wit’ you, Matt. I mean Smackdown is being torn apart!

“GO!”

**CLOSE YOUR EYES**

The crowd gives Christian his second loud ovation of the evening. Christian comes out onto the ramp and looks out toward his peeps in attendance.

Mathews:
Well, Teddy Long is doing something to try to cool the tempers of Randy Orton and the World Heavyweight Champion, Christian! It all started earlier tonight when this match was supposed to take place.

We see a replay of the brawl between Christian and Orton at the top of the show. Then we are shown Teddy Long announcing the match between the two for next week’s LIVE Smackdown.

Booker:
Ya’ gotta’ believe though dat’ neither Sheamus nor Christian are thinking of anything but this match!

Mathews:
They’d better not be because this match can have huge implications on the momentum of both men heading into Night of Champions! For Sheamus, it could be a victory over the World Heavyweight Champion. For Christian, it could be proof to the few remaining skeptics that “Captain Charisma” is truly back.

Christian has entered the ring and locked eyes with Sheamus.

Non-Title
World Heavyweight Championship Christian vs. Sheamus

ENDING:

A very back-and-forth match with the crowd really into it, spilt about 50/50. Sheamus runs at Christian and hits the War Sword double axe handle smash! Christian rises to his feet and gets hit with another War Sword! Christian now rises in the corner and Sheamus runs at yet again-but Christian moves and hits the Pendulum Kick! Sheamus staggers back and Christian heads up to the top rope. Christian leaps…. AND HITS THE FLASHPOINT! Diving European uppercut from the champion! Christian covers!

1……….


2………….


No! Sheamus kicks out!

Christian sits up and wipes some sweat off of his brow before standing and heading toward the far corner of the ring. Christian then squats down and grabs the second rope! Christian is measuring Sheamus for the Spear! The crowd cheers as Sheamus slowly gets to his feet. Sheamus turns AND CHRISTIAN SPRINTS TOWARD HIS OPPONENT AND- GETS CAUGHT WITH A FRONT POWERSLAM FROM SHEAMUS! What a counter! Sheamus covers!

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2……………


No! Christian pops his shoulder up!

Sheamus takes a moment to rest as we are shown a replay of his counter of the Spear. Sheamus pulls up a still groggy Christian and throws him into a hanging position between the second and third ropes. Shamus then pulls Christian’s head up and smiles at the crowd as they know what’s coming. Sheamus begins to pound on Christian with his chest thumps! The crowd counts in unison: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10! Christian then falls forward, his body hanging on the second rope. Sheamus then steps out on the ring apron. Sheamus runs toward Christian AND HITS A HARD KNEE LIFT TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD! Christian collapses back into the ring as Sheamus stays on the ring apron and smirks out into the crowd. Sheamus now waits on the ring apron for “Captain Charisma”. Christian slowly gets to his feet AND SHEAMUS LAUNCHES HIMSELF OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A SHOULDER BLOCK! Sheamus covers!

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2…………


No! Christian still kicks out!

Sheamus actually looks a bit frustrated at the champion’s tenacity. Sheamus rises to his feet and looks down at Christian who has grabbed Sheamus’ boot and is slowly climbing up “The Celtic Warrior’s” body. Sheamus then grabs Christian and places him on his shoulders in a fireman’s carry. With Christian on his shoulders, Sheamus walks to the corner. Sheamus yells, before running forward AND FLIPPING OVER AND HITTING A STEAMROLLER! Christian grabs his ribs and flops around on the mat, obviously in pain. Sheamus covers!

1………..


2……………


NO! Christian inches his shoulder off the mat!

Sheamus now looks up at the ref with his face nearly as red as his hair. He pounds the mat before standing up and arguing with the official. The referee assures Sheamus it was just a two count. Sheamus turns and to his surprise sees Christian rising to his feet. Sheamus grabs Christian by the head and drags him to the center of the ring. Sheamus begins to yell at Christian to stay down. Suddenly, CHRISTIAN SLAPS SHEAMUS RIGHT ACROSS THE FACE! The crowd “oohs” as Sheamus looks absolutely furious. Sheamus throws a wild clothesline- but Christian ducks, kicks Sheamus in the gut and HITS THE EDGECUTION DDT!

Both men are down as the referee begins to count. Sheamus and Christian get to their feet at roughly the same time around the count of 7. Sheamus hits a right hand and Christian staggers before answering back with one of his own. Sheamus shakes off the jab and hits another solid right hand. Christian does the same. Sheamus hits a third right punch and CHRISTIAN SLAPS THE TASTE OUT OF SHEAMUS’ MOUTH AGAIN! Sheamus gets very red again and throws a hard right hand-but Christian ducks and hits a dropkick! Sheamus staggers back into the ropes. Christian then leaps over the top rope onto the ring apron, grabs the back of Sheamus’ head, AND HITS A REVERSE HOTSHOT! Sheamus’ neck snaps back on the top rope as Christian lands on the outside. Sheamus falls forward onto the canvas as Christian takes a moment before getting back on the ring apron and climbing up to the top rope. Sheamus is still down as Christian LEAPS OFF THE TOP ROPE WITH A DIVING HEADBUTT….. BUT SHEAMUS MOVES! Christian lands with a hard thud!

Sheamus stays on the mat for a moment before using the ropes to rise to his feet. Sheamus backs into the corner before beginning to beat his chest and yelling, “Brogue! Brogue! Brogue!” The crowd begins to chant with Sheamus as Christian begins to groggily stand. SHEAMUS RUNS AT CHRISTIAN FOR THE BROGUE KICK- BUT CHRISTIAN DUCKS AND HITS A REVERSE DDT!! Christian hooks the leg!

1……….


2…………..


NO! Sheamus still kicks out!

Christian looks around exhausted but not yet discouraged. Christian stands and begins to claps his hands as the crowd begins to clap as well knowing Christian is looking for the Killswitch! Sheamus begins to stand with his back toward his opponent. CHRISTIAN GRABS HIS ARMS IN A DOUBLE UNDERHOOK, TURNS SHEAMUS OVER, AND HITS THE- NO! SHEAMUS SHOVES CHRISTIAN OFF! Christian quickly turns and runs at Sheamus- BUT GETS CAUGHT WITH THE IRISH CURSE BACKBREAKER!! Sheamus hooks the leg!

1…………


2…………………


3- NO! Christian nudges his shoulder up again!

The crowd, the commentators, and Sheamus all go wild as they thought for sure Christian was out! Though while the crowd and the commentator’s reaction is one of awe, Sheamus’ is one of rage. Sheamus pulls Christian up, heads toward the corner, and puts his head between his legs and sticks his arms out, calling for the High Cross! SHEAMUS LIFTS CHRISTIAN UP HIGH IN THE AIR- BUT CHRISTIAN HOOKS HIS LEGS IN THE SECOND ROPE! Sheamus releases as Christian stays on the second rope with his back to “The Celtic Warrior”. Sheamus goes to punch Christian in the back in order to force him to break his grip- but Christian kicks Sheamus in the chest forcing him to stumble back. Christian then leaps off the rope AND HITS A SPRINGBOARD SUNSET FLIP!

1……..


2…………..


3!

Winner: Christian

SHEAMUS KICKS OUT A SPLIT-SECOND TOO LATE! Christian holds up his arm in victory as Sheamus looks both bewildered and angry.

Mathews:
A great match between two of the best that Smackdown has to offer!

Booker:
No doubt! Dat’ match coulda’ gone either way!

The crowd applauses the effort of both men and Christian celebrates. Christian then turns right into the glare of Sheamus. Sheamus gets in Christian’s face and says, “I’ll see ya’ at Night o’ Champions, fella! And next time I’ll win!” Christian doesn’t bat an eye and responds saying, “Oh yeah? We’ll see about that!” Sheamus then leaves the ring and heads up the ramp frustrated. Christian continues to stare down one of his challengers at Night of Champions and holds his World Heavyweight Championship in the air.

“I HEAR VOICES IN MY HEAD…”

**VOICES**

Booker:
Awwww man! Here we go! We gotta’ get security out here now!

Randy Orton walks out and to say the least he doesn’t look happy. Orton stares at Sheamus who is now on the ramp before heading toward the ring. Christian stands in the center waiting and drops his title. Christian’s body language says, “Bring it on!”

Mathews:
It doesn’t look like these two want to wait until next week!

Striker:
Well Orton can’t be happy with his loss to Mark Henry earlier tonight!

Orton slowly head down the ramp as Sheamus looks on. Suddenly, SHEAMUS IS NAILED FROM BEHIND BY MARK HENRY! Henry then THROWS SHEAMUS RIGHT INTO THE BIG “W” AT THE TOP OF THE RAMP! Christian notices Henry but Orton doesn’t. Before Christian can even say anything, HENRY SPRINTS DOWN THE RAMP AND NAILS ORTON FROM BEHIND! Henry now begins to pound away at Orton and then THROWS ORTON HARD INTO THE STEEL RING STEPS! Orton hits the steps so hard it knocks the top half of its perch. Henry now turns his attention to the man in the ring, the champion Christian. Despite clearly sill being exhausted from the previous match, Christian stands strong in the ring. Mark Henry enters AND CHRISTIAN STARTS TO POUND AWAY AT HENRY! Henry though just shoves Christian off. Christian quickly regains his footing and runs toward Henry- BUT GETS A BIG HEADBUTT! Christian goes down and Henry then gets a full mount AND BEGINS TO HAMMER AWAY AT CHRISTIAN’S SKULL! Security finally hits the scene but is to afraid to enter the ring due to the fact that Henry can seriously hurt Christian. Henry then picks up a nearly unconscious Christian in a powerslam position. HENRY LIFTS CHRISTIAN UP…… AND SLAMS HIM BACK DOWN WITH THE WORLD’S STRONGEST SLAM!!! The crowd boos as Henry then grabs the World Heavyweight Championship that Christian had earlier dispelled. Henry holds it with one arm over his head as the camera then shows Sheamus at the top of the ramp, Orton on the outside, and Christian in the ring; all laid out by Mark Henry. Henry stands in the center of the ring with the title and his theme playing as Smackdown goes…

Off…

The….

..air.




Confirmed for Next Week’s LIVE Smackdown

Non-Title
World Heavyweight Champion Christian vs. Randy Orton

Mantastic vs. Heath Slater and A partner of his choosing












 
#30 ·
A Nightmare Review:

Decided to check out your work, Mainly because the summer of punk thing in your sig perked my interest I skimmed RAW so heres a review of Smackdown.

Nice opening promo between Christian and Orton, Its a bit of surprise to see you have Christian as the face and Orton as the heel (from what it seems) but its intersting for sure. Orton vs Sheamus for later tonight looking forward to that.

Kidd with Hayes? I thought that could have been great when WWE tried that so thats good to see. I must say I was hoping for a bit more of a fast paced match between Kidd and Cara but the match wasnt bad, Wondering who laid out Sin Cara maybe its THE UNDERTAKER! haha just kidding. Curt Hawkins and Tyson Kidd joining forces? That is awesome and a feud with The Usos should really be a good to see and a boost for the tag divison.

Sandow coming soon gotta love that hope you can do some good work for him.

First off let me say I love the fact your pushing Justin Gabriel hes very under used in WWE right now so its good to see your using him and hopefully at some time he takes the IC Title. Gabriel picks up the victory in a pretty good match and gains some momentum going into his title match at Night Of Champions good move there, I was surprised by Rhodes not screwing him out of winning and Gabriel even dodges the attack by Rhodes after the match! Must say im rooting for Gabriel.

Must say I loved that whole interview segment with Barrett, He sounded like hes a force to be reckoned with and that he may have a stable forming soon he is a great stable leader so that would be good to see, Scott Stanford seems scared shitless of Barrett that was a great touch.

Umm I thought Orton was facing Sheamus not Mark Henry? Did I miss something here? :confused: Good solid match between two top guys I thought Orton was a heel but he just fought Mark Henry so maybe hes face? I must say im confused on the whole situation here with Orton.

Here we go with some divas action AJ vs Alica Fox should be good Foxy isnt the best wrestler not by a long shot but she does have some talent, AJ picks up a nice victory to gain a little momentum but im not sure to what except to what seems like the end of a feud between these two.

That whole backstage segment with Slater,Teddy and Mantasic was hilarious! I dont know if that was the goal but Bateman and Barretta making fun of Slater was a great and the bit about the skin flute was funny stuff! Looking forward to next week with Slater and a partner vs Mantasic for sure.

Here we go main event time Christian vs Sheamus, Going into it im hoping Christian picks up the victory as I have seen him job to Sheamus plently of times already in the past. From what you put there it was a good read, Back and forth action with some near falls and Christian wins with a sunset flip pin, Honestly I think thats a lame finisher (if it is one) and maybe Christian could have won with a Spear or a Frog Splash or even the Killswitch instead? Oh well still a enjoyable match.

Mark Henry cleans house to end the show! Was great to see so people dont forget about Henry being in the title match at the PPV as it seems the main focus of it is Orton & Christian.

Good show Coolquip I really enjoyed reading your work and will do my best to keep up with this in the future (Y)
 
#31 ·
Yeah sorry, didn't know I said Orton/Sheamus. The Christian/Orton feud is a a continuation of the feud they were having at the time, except that after Edge's speech to Christian at Summerslam, Christian beat Orton and then found Edge's words inspirational and turned face. So both are faces but they really don't like each other. Both men want respect and both want the title. The main reason for doing it was Smackdown was really overloaded with heels and very few faces. THX big time for the feedback.
 
#33 ·

WWE News & Notes

- Not only does Daniel Bryan have the support of the fans, but the locker room as well. We previously reported that Triple H's feeling on him was a hot topic between the boys in the back. The general consensus is that while Bryan has handled the situation professionally, Triple H has acted like a bit of a bully. Triple H's disdain for Bryan has also irked a few of the boys to the point of talking to Triple H, including (but not limited too) CM Punk and William Regal, Bryan's trainer and Hunter's friend..

- WWE officials have been impressed with a number of Smackdown talent including Justin Gabriel, Mantastic, Cody Rhodes, and as we previously reported Christian. The man that officials are most impressed with is Mark Henry..

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Superstars Results

Jinder Mahal d. Santino Marella

Gail Kim d. Melina

Non-Title
Air Boom d. Primo & JTG

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OOC:
Smackdown is still open to review. Remember any review for any of my shows will be repaid in kind for your most recent or next show. Any and all feedback is appreciated..
 
#34 ·

WWE.COM
CM PUNK, JOHN CENA TO HAVE UNCENSORED CONFRONTATION

As if the bombshell Stephanie McMahon announced last week wasn't big enough, the WWE Board of Directors have dropped another one of the WWE today: this Monday on Raw, John Cena and CM Punk will have an in-ring confrontation and it will be completely uncensored.

A statement from a Board representatives reads: "Obviously both CM Punk and John Cena have a lot to get off their chests. We figured there was no better way to do that then to let them air their grievances with each other in front of the WWE Universe.".

Just less than a week away from their championship bout at Night of Champions, both Punk and Cena will be face-to-face in a highly combustible situation. Punk has set the sports-entertainment world ablaze over the past few months with his lambasting of the corporate structure in the WWE. Following the well-publicized ending to the twos' championship unification match at Summerslam, CM Punk has demanded a rematch with WWE Champion John Cena. After weeks of denial from Triple H and John Laurenitis, he was granted his rematch by none other than Stephanie McMahon, last week..

Perhaps the only other person who was in support of Punk's bid for another title match was the Champion himself, John Cena. Cena wanted the opportunity to prove that he can beat Punk without any outside assistance. This has done little to earn the favor of not only Punk but of The Miz as well. Both Miz and Punk have made it clear that they do not trust Cena, going as far to call him a "corporate tool". No doubt, Cena will certainly have his fair share of words in his defense..

With such a blockbuster event taking place, you won't want to miss this episode of Raw!
 
#39 ·
The thing that annoyed me about the way this was booked was that it was SO EASY to make this good... but somehow WWE managed to fuck it up.

It's one of the many things I've fantasy booked on paper at least three times over so I'm glad to see someone actually going out and going the whole way with it.

It's probably not that far behind the Invasion in terms of 'biggest fuck up ever' IMO.

Gonna be trying to catch up on this and I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this thread going forward. Look forward to what you come up with next.
 
#40 · (Edited)


"THE POWER OF THE SPOKEN WORD..."

With just 6 days until WWE Night of Champions, Raw comes live from Columbus; Ohio!

Last week, Stephanie McMahon shocked the entire WWE Universe when she announced that John Cena would defend the WWE Championship at Night of Champions against CM Punk. This week on Raw, Punk and Cena will have and an in-ring confrontation and per order of the board of directors, there will be no, shall we say "microphone malfunctions". That's right both Cena and Punk will have free range to say whatever they want and you can bet that both men will take that freedom to it's very limit. Between the acid tongue of CM Punk and the never-back-down attitude of John Cena this is a pipe bomb you won't want to miss..

It's not easy being United States Champion. Dolph Ziggler learned that the hard way last week. After losing a hard fought match last week to John Cena, Ziggler was attacked by Zack Ryder. It's clear that if Ziggler won't give Ryder a title shot, he'll take it. Speaking of title shots, John Morrison defeated R-Truth to become Number One Contender for the United States Championship at Night of Champions. This Monday, Zack Ryder will team up with Number One Contender John Morrison to take on R-Truth and the United States Champion Dolph Ziggler. Both teams are in a highly combustible situation. Truth has made it clear he wants a United States Title shot. Meanwhile, Ryder must team with the man who has the very title shot he is looking for, John Morrison. .Which team will be able to hold it together?

Abraham Washington has promised a new and improved Jack Swagger, and judging by Swagger's new contract he's sold that idea to the WWE higher ups. Now he has a chance to sell that idea to the rest of the WWE universe. Jack Swagger will be in action for the first time since hiring A.W. as his agent. Is this truly a new dawn for the "All-American American"?

After seeing .her friend Eve taken out a few weeks ago at the hands of the Women of Wrestling, a very angry Kelly Kelly evoked her rematch clause for Night of Champions in Beth Phoenix's hometown of Buffalo. Many have questioned this decision on the part of the former Divas Champion, but nonetheless it's official. This week, Kelly Kelly will team with the Chickbusters to take on the Women of Wrestling and a Diva they been having problems with, Alicia Fox. Can Kelly and the Chickbusters put the first dent in the Women of Wrestling's armor?

This week on Raw, Michael McGuillicutty will go one-on-one with his former NXT pro and one of his opponents at Night of Champions, Kofi Kingston. Can McGuillicutty gain some much needed momentum? And will Otunga and McGuillicutty finally be able to get in the same page before Night of Champions?

Finally, WWE COO Triple H will not be at Raw this week. The Game has not yet commented on his wife's major decision last week that was directly against his orders. John Laurenitis has been put in charge..


Confirmed for RAW

CM Punk/John Cena Confrontation

R-Truth/Dolph Ziggler vs. John Morrison/Zack Ryder

Jack Swagger's open challenge.

Kelly/Chickbusters vs. Women of Wrestling/Alicia Fox
 
#41 ·
(Special thanks to ChainGangRed for the graphics)
September 5, 2012Columbus; Ohio

The show kicks off with a recap from last week:

Triple H walks on stage showing his face for the first time since Summerslam. Triple H takes a moment at the top of the ramp to stare out into the crowd. The COO where's a suit and his hair in a ponytail. He walks down the ramp, enters the ring, and grabs a microphone. The Game's music dies down, but the crowd’s raucousness does not. While some in the crowd chant "Triple H" others chant "CM Punk", and yes some chant "We Want Bryan!" Triple H smiles and opens his mouth to speak.

STATIC

**CULT OF PERSONALITY**

The crowd somehow gets even louder for the "Anti-Hero" CM Punk. Punk comes out and doesn't taunt, he just simply walks down to the ring and grabs a mic.

Punk:
Now Hunter while I have to admit I'm surprised to see you actually out here, seeing as apparently you're a busy man and all. I just wanted to come out here before you spoke so I could expose any corporate BS that you might try to sell to these people in Tulsa and those people at home.

The crowd pops and now nearly unanimously chants for CM Punk.

Punk:
Nonetheless, however, I am surprisingly glad you're here. Y'see I'm glad you're here 'cause we want some answers! … for starters, why'd you screw me out of the WWE Championship?

The crowd cheers as Hunter keeps his condescending smirk.

HHH:
I believe Johnny already told you why, it's what was best for business. My job is to do what's best for business.

Punk:
Just admit it Hunter, the reason you screwed me out the title wasn't because it was "best for business" for WWE, it's best for yourself. Let's face it Hunter you like the feel of John Cena's lips in your ass!

The crowd pops as Trips continues to glare.

HHH:
Maybe I don't want a champion who wreaks havoc and has to have his language censored. A champion this company can be proud to have represent it.

The look Punk's face says "spare me"

Punk:
Oh you mean like you were? I mean you really fit the corporate image, with your "oh so original" D-Generation X. I mean parents loved it when their kids yelled "Suck it!" at the top of their lungs and pointing at their crotches. What a role model you were!

The crowd cheers as Punk points out the BS.

Punk:
Ok, so you've already lied about one question. Question number two! (Punk holds up two fingers) Why do I not yet have my rematch for the WWE Championship?

**MY TIME IS NOW**

The crowd gives another largely mixed reaction for the WWE Champion, John Cena. Cena walks down the ramp and to the ring. Cena grabs a mic.

Punk:
Hey everybody, the Champ is here!

The crowd gives a large mix of boos and cheers.

Punk:
Well I guess Triple H's ass has gone too long without a kissing so John I hope you brought your Chap stick!

The crowd goes "Oh" as Cena just (pretends to) laugh.

Cena:
Actually I'm here for the same reason you're here for some answers!

Punk:
Oh how noble.

Cena:
Well Hunter give us some answers. Why hasn't CM Punk been given a rematch?

HHH just smirks before responding.

HHH:
You all wanna know why he hasn't gotten a title match?

The crowd answers "Yes!"

HHH:
Well, there are a number of reasons. Number one, I don't think I should reward a man who invades RAW and attacks other contenders because he can't get a title shot.

Punk rolls his eyes

HHH:
Secondly, and more importantly, one of my jobs is to sell Pay-Per-Views, and I don't know about you people, but I would never buy an event where I already know the winner. The fact is Punk you can not beat John Cena.

The crowd disagrees with this as Punk cockily smirks

Punk:
So you think I can't beat Cena?

HHH:
I KNOW you can't.

More heat for The Game

Punk:
Well if you knew Cena could beat me, why did you screw me out of the WWE Championship at Summerslam?

Cena looks genuinely intrigued as Triple H just stares at Punk. Shot is shown of Triple H’s fast count at Summerslam.

Punk:
After all, if you KNEW I couldn't beat Cena, then why would you even need to screw me?

Triple H continues to stare at Punk as Cena looks bothered.

Cena:
Well?

HHH:
Listen I don't have to answer to any of you!

The crowd really boos as Triple H goes to leave the ring.

"AWESOME"

**I CAME TO PLAY**

The crowd gives yet ANOTHER loudly mixed reaction (Interestingly he garners more cheers than Cena) for The Miz. Miz comes down to the ring with a mic in hand. Miz enters the ring and stares down Triple H.

Miz:
Oh please cut the act. Cena you can make mean faces all you want but I know you and Triple H are in cahoots!

Cena just smirks and shakes his head.

Miz:
See Hunter, I know you weren't lying when you said screwing Punk was "best for business". Because, you see John Cena for what he is..... a walking advertisement. You know what half of the WWE Universe has known for years. You know that Cena isn't the best wrestler, he isn't the best on this mic, but you know that he is the most marketable.

Another mix of pop and heat as Cena looks legitimately pissed off, Punk is smirking in the corner and Triple H's face is a beat red.

Miz:
And why not? He's big enough, he's got half of the women in the audience ready to marry him, and he’s gullible enough that you could put him in any stupid outfit you can think of-

Cena:
Miz, that's enough!

Miz slowly turns to Cena with a shit-eating grin on his face.

Cena:
You'd better shut your mouth before I shut if for you!

The women and children cheer.

Miz:
Oh I'll gladly kick your ass like I did at Wrestlemania, Cena! Just give me a title shot, and I'm all yours.

Cena:
Wherever, whenever, Miz!

Miz and Cena begin to stare down

Punk:
Ladies, ladies, please. Now, Miz I admire you for coming out here these past few weeks and showing more balls than I thought you ever had. But if anybody is getting a title shot, it's yours truly.

The crowd pops in support of CM Punk

Punk:
But don't worry after I put my knee through Cena's head, I'll gladly give you a shot.

HHH:
No! You all seem to be forgetting that this is my show! This is my company! No one's getting anything unless I say so! And I say neither of you are getting a title shot!

BIG time heat for the COO

HHH (Pointing at Punk):
….you're gonna go one-on-one with... him.

Triple H points at Miz!


The Miz vs. CM Punk
Miz places Punk on the top rope and hooks him up for a SUPERPLEX.... BUT PUNK HOLDS ON! Punk punches Miz in the ribs a few times. Punk then headbutts Miz, knocking him off the top rope! Punk then gains his footing on the top rope, points his arms in the air, LEAPS OFF THE TOP.... AND HITS THE SAVAGE ELBOW!! Cover!

1......


2........


3!

Winner: CM Punk

The crowd pops big as Punk gingerly gets to his feet and has his arm held high by the official.

JR:
What a match and what an effort by both men!

We see replays of the finish of the match and the moves leading up to the finish.

We come back and see Punk celebrating in the corner. Punk drops down and SEES MIZ WAITING FOR HIM! Miz however doesn't attack, instead he and Punk stare down. MIZ EXTENDS HIS HAND! Punk looks puzzled and cautious as Miz says, "We've gotta stick together!” PUNK SHAKES MIZ'S HAND! The crowd applauds and then Miz then exits the ring. Punk then grabs a mic

Punk (breathing heavy):
So now that THAT'S out of the way, why don't we get down Triple H down here to give me my rematch!

The crowd cheers big as Punk waits.

....


...

And Triple H doesn't come out. Punk shakes his head

Punk:
That's fine, that's fine, because you just made the second biggest mistake of your career as COO. Your first was screwing me out of the WWE Title, now I'm going to come on this show every week and tear it apart until I get my rematch!

The crowd cheers the rebellious CM Punk

Punk:
I don't care if I have to come through the audience, hell I'll parachute from the sky if I have to! 'Cause I will not rest until I get my rematch and neither will you, Hunter!

**I'M ALL GROWN UP**

The crowd goes absolutely bananas as Stephanie McMahon walks out on stage!! Steph has a mic in hand as CM Punk stares at the Billion Dollar Princess, as surprised as anybody.

Stephanie:
Ladies and gentlemen, at Night of Champions; John Cena will defend the WWE Championship against....

The crowd chants "CM Punk!" as Punk himself looks on confused and intrigued. Steph herself has a bit of a smirk on her face.

Stephanie:
..CM PUNK!!

The roof nearly comes off BOKCenter as Stephanie's music plays.
Punk's confused look has changed into a smirk. While Steph's announcement has somehow raised even more questions, it has given us a major answer.
We don’t go to the theme song yet; instead we are shown a clip of CM Punk arriving at the arena.

??? (Off screen):
Hey Punk!

Punk turns to who called him and see The Miz.

Miz:
Hey listen, I know we haven’t ever seen eye-to-eye, but like I said to you last week: you and I have to stick together.

Punk gets a bit of that cocky smirk on his face

Punk:
What makes you think I need you?

Miz:
Because you and I know that there is some BS going on here. Because you and I know John Cena and Triple H are both in cahoots. And because you and I are the only guys with the balls to do anything about it.

Punk thinks about this for a moment

Miz:
Plus, the “powers that be” know that together we’re a threat to whatever it is they are trying to accomplish, that’s why Triple H put us in the match together last week. He knows that if we stick together, we’re more dangerous than we are apart.

Punk continues to stare off, obviously intrigued by Miz’s proposal

Miz:
So whatdya’ say? Do I have your back and you have mine?

Miz extends his hand as Punk stares down at it, before shaking it.

Punk:
Deal…

Miz goes to walk away but Punk keeps a grip on his hand

Punk:
Just know that you’re now in an increasing smaller group of guys who have my trust, but if you so betray said trust… you won’t live to regret.

Punk then releases and continues his venture toward the back as Miz looks on, Punk’s warning clearly resonating.

“Burn it to the Ground” finally plays to welcome us to the show.

**PYRO**

We see shots of the crowd in Columbus with signs including “Best in the World” and “I paid to see Daniel Bryan”.

JR:
A happy labor day to all of you at home, welcome to Monday Night RAW!

King:
What a show we have tonight, JR!

JR:
You’re not wrong King, tonight the United States Champion Dolph Ziggler will team up with R-Truth to take on the Number One Contender John Morrison and Zack Ryder!

Cole:
Also, per the controversial announcement last week by Stephanie McMahon, John Cena will defend the WWE Championship against CM Punk at Night of Champions! Tonight, just six days before the event John Cena and the so-called “Voice of the Voiceless” will have an in-ring confrontation and if that isn’t big enough, WWE Board of Directors have guaranteed that both Cena and Punk will have free range to say whatever they want to each other. Folks, get your DVRs ready because this is an event you won’t want to miss!

**SOS**

The crowd cheers loud for the WWE Tag Team Champions, Air Boom. Kofi and Evan do their signature thunderclap at the top of the ramp as their pyro goes off.

JR:
Here come the highly energetic duo of Kofi Kingston and Evan Bourne, also know as Air Boom!

Lawler:
Also known as the WWE Tag Team Champions, JR!

JR:
Indeed they are King, but tonight Kofi Kingston will go one-on-one with one of his two opponents at Night of Champions, Michael McGuillicutty!

Cole:
Not only that, Kofi Kingston was McGuillicutty’s pro back when he was on NXT! This should be a very interesting match!

Evan stands at ringside as Kofi stands on the turnbuckle and holds his title high for the entire crowd to see before doing one more thunderclap.

**POWER**

The crowd boos as the vile (and more recently jilted) duo of Michael McGuillicutty and David Otunga enters the arena. Notably both men seem rather distant from one another.

JR:
Ever since Michael McGuillicutty and David Otunga lost the WWE Tag Team titles to Air Boom, nothing has gone right for the young duo.

Cole:
And it has really started to create a rift between the Number One Contenders including this blunder from last week.

Last Monday:

McIntyre stands.... AND GETS NAILED WITH TROUBLE IN PARADISE!!! Kofi hooks the leg!

1......


2......


3!

Winner: Kofi Kingston

After the match Bourne enters the ring to celebrate with Kofi

** POWER**

The crowd boos as were not even given a moment to show replays of the previous match. David Otunga walks out from behind the curtain.

Lawler:
Oh great what is this loud mouth doing here?

Cole:
More importantly, where is Michael McGuillicutty?

JR:
Well we know the two haven't been seeing eye-to-eye lately. But what is Otunga doing out here?

Otunga slowly walks down the ramp and it is clear something is more than meets the eye. Suddenly, MCGUILLICUTTY SLIDES IN THE RING BEHIND KOFI AND EVAN. McGuillicutty slides into the ring and tries to clothesline Kofi from behind- but Kofi sees him coming on the titantron and ducks! Evan hits a big knee to the jaw of McGuillicutty! McGuillicutty then turns around and gets nailed by Trouble in Paradise!! The Tag Team Champions' music hits as Otunga stands at the end of the ramp, his planned foiled, looking very frustrated not just with the champions, but with his partner as well.
When we come back we see McGuillicutty in the ring staring up at the titantron, clearly pissed. Otunga, meanwhile, has taken his place at ringside and shakes his head is disgust.

JR:
This is a huge match for both McGuillicutty and Otunga to gain some much needed momentum heading into Night of Champions.


Michael McGuillicutty (w/ David Otunga) vs. WWE Tag Team Champion Kofi Kingston (w/ Evan Bourne)

ENDING:

The match is one of power (McGuillicutty) versus speed (Kofi). At one point Kingston’s high octane offense becomes too much for the young star and he must slide out of the ring to take a breather. Michael walks toward his partner at ringside, who begins to scold him for exiting the ring. McGuillicutty begins to argue back as KOFI DIVES ONTO BOTH OF THEM WITH A SUICIDE DIVE! The crowd pops as once more, the bickering between the former champs has cost them. Kofi gets to his feet and sends Michael back into the ring. Kofi then goes to follow but Otunga grabs his leg! Kofi kicks Otunga off and goes to continue his journey into the ring BUT NEARLY LOSES HIS HEAD AS MCGUILLICUTTY BLASTS HIM WITH A YAKUZA KICK! The crowd boos as Bourne pleads his case to the ref of Otunga’s interference, but there’s no point as THE REF SAW OTUNGA GRAB KOFI’S LEG! The ref then throws Otunga from ringside! The crowd cheers and Bourne applauds as now both Otunga and McGuillicutty argue with the ref, but it’s in vein as the ref stands by his edict.

Otunga reluctantly leaves and McGuillicutty is fuming. The second-generation star decides to take his frustration out on Kofi and begins to stomp on one-half of the Tag Team Champions. McGuillicutty then picks Kingston up and drops him across his knee with a pendulum backbreaker! McGuillicutty covers!

1……………


2…………………………


No!

McGuillicutty stays on the offensive, quickly pulling Kofi up to his feet and hitting a big time vertical suplex! Michael floats into the cover!

1………….


2…………………….


No!

McGuillicutty gets to his feet and looks down at Kingston before DROPPING A HARD KNEE RIGHT ON HIS FACE! Kofi grabs hid mouth in pain before covering!

1………….


2…………………..


No! Kingston still pops his shoulder up!

McGuillicutty immediately grabs Kingston’s head and applies a side headlock. Kofi is in trouble as McGuillicutty wrenches down on the hold. Evan Bourne sees his partner is hurting and begins to clap in support. The crowd catches on and begins to clap in unison as well. Kofi uses this as motivation as he gets to his feet, albeit still in the hold. Kofi then elbows Michael in the gut once… twice…. Three times and breaks the hold. Kofi then hits the ropes for a clothesline… but McGuillicutty ducks and Kofi continues to run. Kofi runs to the opposite ropes and SRPRINGBOARDS OFF OF THEM WITH A FLYING CROSSBODY ONTO MCGUILLICUTTY!

Both men are down as the crowd applauds in appreciation of the high-flying maneuver! The ref begins to count but only gets to about four, before McGuillicutty stands in the corner. Just after that Kofi rises as well, and sees his opponent in the corner. Kofi runs… AND HITS THE KORONCO- NO! MCGUILLICUTTY ELEVATES KINGSTON IN THE AIR AND KOFI LANDS JAW-FIRST ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! Kofi grabs his jaw and MCGUILICUTTY COMES FROM BEHIND WITH AN ENZU LARIET! Kofi crashes to the mat and McGuillicutty covers!

1………….


2…………………..


No! Kofi still has some fight left!

McGuillicutty shakes his head in frustration as the crowd cheers. Kofi slowly rises to his feet and McGuillicutty lifts him for a BACK SUPLEX- BUT KOFI LANDS ON HIS FEET! McGuillicutty then turns and throws a wild lariat Kofi’s way- but the veteran superstar ducks and grabs Michael in a gutwrench! Kofi is looking for SOS- but McGuillicutty grabs Kofi by the hair and trunks AND QUICKLY COUNTERS BY THROWING KOFI SHOULDER-FIRST INTO THE RING POST! The crowd gasps and Bourne cringes at the both impressive and brutal counter. McGuillicutty takes a moment before turning Kofi around and sending into the opposite corner by way of Irish whip. The former NXT rookie follows up with a big clothesline- but the former mentor counters by turning half his body onto the ring apron and hitting a PENDULUM KICK- but McGuillicutty blocks the kick and HITS A ROPE HUNG NECKBREAKER ON KOFI!! McGuillicutty is red as he covers Kofi!

1…………..


2……………………….


3-NO! Kofi gets his shoulder up!

McGuillicutty can’t believe it and neither can the crowd. Michael then stands and stomps right on Kofi’s chest. McGuillicutty then heads up to the second rope and HITS A DIVING FOREARM RIGHT ONTO THE BRIDGE OF KINGSTON’S NOSE! McGuillicutty quickly hooks the leg!

1…………


2……………………….


NO! Kofi kicks out!

Kofi’s resiliency, Otunga’s removal from ringside, and even the past few weeks of frustration have now boiled over. McGuillicutty is smashing the mat with his fists in anger and screaming at the referee. When he realizes that whining will get him nowhere, McGuillicutty pulls Kingston up by the arm. Still holding Kofi’s arm, McGuillicutty pulls Kingston in for A CLOTHESLINE- BUT KINGSTON COUNTERS AND FLOATS OVER AND HITS A DDT! McGuillicutty gets spiked right on his head! The crowd and Evan pop as both men lie motionless on the canvas. The ref begins his count as we see a replay of Kofi’s incredible counter. Both men get to their feet at roughly the same time. McGuillicutty runs blindly toward Kofi… and gets chopped down. McGuillicutty gets back to his feet and gets chopped down again. Kofi then hits the ropes as Michael stands AND HITS THE SUPERMAN PUNCH!! McGuillicutty goes down and the crowd cheers as Kofi runs around the ring. Kofi runs off the ropes, stops, dances, AND HITS THE BOOM DROP- BUT MICHAEL ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY!

Kofi hits the mat hard as McGuillicutty stands up. Michael then squats down and measures Kofi! The crowd boos as McGuillicutty gets antsy as Kofi slowly rises. Michael runs in AND TWISTS KOFI FOR THE MCGUILLICUTTER- NO! KOFI TURNS WITH IT AND HITS A FOREARM RIGHT INTO THE FACE! McGuillicutty grabs his nose and turns around into TROUBLE IN PARADISE!!! Kofi covers!

1…………….


2………………………….


3!!

Winner: Kofi Kingston

After the match, Kofi stands and has his hand raised in the air by the referee. Evan claps and celebrates at ringside. We see replays of the match leading to the finish. When we come back, Kofi and Evan thunderclap at the top of the ramp to the cheers of the crowd.

JR:
A great effort by both men! Michael McGuillicutty has nothing to be ashamed of!

King:
Somebody needs to tell him that!

Indeed, we see McGuillicutty recovering and pounding the mat hard with his fists. His face is red and he is nearly in tears as the crowd boos. He then sits down and rubs his hands through his hair and over his face.

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A black screen is all we see we hear a crowd counting with the referee.

"1!"

"2!"

"3!"

The crowd goes absolutely wild.

Announcer:
The winner and new World's Champion: Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat!!

We then fade into the infamous scene at the Chi-Town Rumble where Ricky Steamboat has just defeated his hated rival Ric Flair for the NWA World Championship. Steamboat is handed the World Championship and holds it high for all of the Chicago native to see. Meanwhile, Ricky's wife brings his infant son to the ring as Ricky holds both the World Title and his child as the scene pauses on this image.


???(VO):
Even today it still gives me goose bumps.

The image now fades to a man standing outside an empty ring. The young man looks awfully familiar to the WWE Hall of Famer we just saw.

???:
That moment was the best of his life. He would always tell me that it was a close a perfect moment as he's ever had. Everything that he had worked for and cared about was within arms reach.

The young man pauses before continuing

???:
My whole life has been building up to my own perfect moment. Now I stand here closer than I've ever been to that moment. I can't even imagine what it will be like when I have my perfect moment but, I do know one thing. When it happens I will bring my father into the ring, just as he did me.

The young man smiles

???:
I am Richie Steamboat, and my moment is near.
**COMMERCIAL**

We stand backstage, just outside the gorilla position. Todd Grisham stands with a microphone, staring directly into a camera.

Grisham:
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time: Michael McGuillicutty.

The crowd boos as the camera pans out to reveal his guest. McGuillicutty is still huffing and puffing due to both exhaustion and anger from his last match.

Grisham:
Well Michael, a-a big loss for you tonight and-

Before Grisham can finish his question, David Otunga walks up. Otunga looks both disappointed and condescending.

Otunga:
Well, well, well… another disappointing week, huh? Can’t say I’m surprised.

McGuillicutty looks perturbed at Otunga’s statement.

McGuillicutty:
What’s that supposed to mean?!

Otunga:
It means that without me, you’re nothing!

McGuillicutty:
Oh yeah, without you I came closer to beating Kofi than I ever did before!

Otunga:
That so?

Otunga and McGuillicutty are nose-to-nose now and Grisham has a mic in between the partners.

McGuillicutty:
Yeah, I’ve single-handedly carried to tag team gold!

Otunga:
Oh please, if I weren’t here no one would even know your name! I’m engaged to Jennifer Hudson!

McGuillicutty:
Oh here we go with this again! Listen, I didn’t have to marry into a famous family, I was born into one!

Grisham (meekly):
Um… I’m just gonna let you guys handle this.

Grisham leaves McGuillicutty and Otunga bickering, though they don’t seem to notice.

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We go to the announce booth with Cole, JR, and Lawler.

Lawler:
Well it sure doesn’t look like David Otunga and Michael McGuillicutty are getting along any better!

JR:
Well they’d better start real soon if they want any chance of dethroning Kofi Kingston and Evan Bourne at Night of Champions!

We cut to the ring where standing in the center of the ring is Abraham Washington. Washington does not have a microphone in his hand but rather a headset microphone.

Washington:
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, dogs and cats, my name is Abraham Washington.

The crowd boos as Washington’s cocky demeanor remains unfazed.

Washington:
I am here to introduce y’all too the now highest-paid superstar on the WWE roster, Jack Swagger!

The crowd boos even harder now and begin to chant “Swagger sucks!”

Washington:
I understand your booing and I understand your chanting. However, you’re chanting at the wrong man. See, the Jack Swagger you knew was a talented young man with no direction. The Jack Swagger that you’re about to see is the new face of the WWE!

The crowd really boos now at the seemingly absurd comment by A.W.

Washington:
Columbus, you are about to see one of the biggest moments in sports-entertainment history! Introducing: the new, the improved, the multi-talented, the “All-American American”, the “Franchise Playa’ ”…….

Washington pauses before….

Washington:
JACK SWAGAAAA’!!

**TESTIFY**

The crowd boos as Rage Against the Machine’s song plays throughout the arena. The arena goes dark and smoke appears at the top of the ramp. Through the smoke we can see a shadow of a figure. The figure then looks up and let’s out a loud roar setting off big, red, fiery, pyro at the top of the ramp. The lights come on to reveal: Jack Swagger. Swagger has a red, white, and blue singlet covered by a new t-shirt with a new logo. Swagger cockily walks down the ramp before stopping and doing push ups, setting off more pyro at the top of the ramp. Swagger than enters the ring as Abraham applauds.

Washington:
In a world filled with wanna-bes there is just one true superstar! Get a look at the new face of the WWE! He is the Derek Jeter, the LeBron James, and the Tom Brady of the WWE all in one! He is a hybrid with the wrestling skill that Bob Backlund would be envious of! Charisma that would electrify The Rock! Submission skills that would leave Bret Hart in a state of fear!

The crowd boos as Swagger simply nods his head to every accolade bestowed upon him by his new agent.

Washington:
So tonight, for all of you here in Columbus, Mr. Swagger is laying down an open challenge to anybody who is stupid enough to step in the ring with the “Franchise Player!”

The crowd continues to boo as Swagger cockily looks toward the top of the ramp and waits. No one answers.

Washington:
That’s what I thought. I can’t say I blame any of y’all. After all-

**SAY IT TO MY FACE**

The crowd cheers loudly for Alex Riley who walks out with a smile on his face. Washington and Swagger look intrigued, but unimpressed. Riley enters the ring and stares down both men. Riley grabs a mic.

Washington:
So you wanna be the first victim of the “new” Jack Swagger?

Riley smirks before speaking

Riley:
Well, I have to give you credit with what you’ve done with the “new” Jack Swagger.

Washington and Swagger look at each other rather smug

Riley:
Somehow… you’ve made him an even bigger doofus than before!

The crowd cheers and laughs as Swagger and Washington look at each other flustered. Swagger gets hostile and gets face-to-face with Riley. Washington gets in between them.

Washington:
Hold up, Jack! Hold up! Ge-get a ref out here! Let’s get it goin’!

John Cone runs down to the ring to get us started.

Jack Swagger (w/ Abraham Washington) vs. Alex Riley

ENDING:

Washington has a headset mic on at ringside. Swagger has spent most of the match out-wrestling (to Abraham’s live commentary) Riley. Swagger has Riley locked up in the corner and the ref counts to force the break. Swagger holds his arms up to break AND GETS SLAPPED ACROSS THE FACE BY RILEY! Washington yells foul toward the ref as Swagger looks beyond pissed. Swagger grabs Riley by the legs, picks him up, AND HITS A DOUBLE-LEG TAKEDOWN SLAM! Jack then locks his arms around his opponent’s ribs and squeezes hard. Abraham then screams toward the audience while pointing at Swagger, “That’s how you do it! I love it! I love it!” Riley rolls over and grabs the ropes. Swagger holds on until the count of four before breaking his hold. Swagger then stands and stares down at Riley before SLAPPING HIM IN THE FACE! Swagger smirks, Riley grabs his mouth, and Washington yells, “Oh! Oh! That’s what I’m talking about!” Riley now looks infuriated and MAULS SWAGGER WITH A DOUBLE-LEG TAKEDOWN AND BEGINS TO POUND AWAY AT THE “FRANCHISE PLAYER’S” SKULL!

Washington begs the ref to pull Riley off and the ref finally does. Swagger stumbles to his feet and Riley grabs him in a front headlock. Riley then brings his forearm up and SLAMS IT DOWN, HITTING A MODIFIED FACEBUSTER! Riley then stands up and yells to the cheers from the crowd. Swagger stumbles up in the corner, Riley runs at him and HITS A FLYING CORNER CLOTHESLINE! Swagger stumbles out of the corner toward the ropes where Riley whips him off the ropes and CATCHES HIM OFF THE REBOUND WITH A SPINEUSTER!! Riley covers!

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2………………………


NO! Swagger pops his shoulder up!

Washington celebrates at ringside, “That ain’t enough! That ain’t enough!” Riley sighs before pulling Swagger up to his feet. Alex picks Swagger up for a MICHINOKU DRIVER- NO! SWAGGER SLIPS OUT THE BACK AND HITS A RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX!! Riley flies across the ring to the “oooooh’s” of the crowd. Washington pumps his fist forward and yells, “Dat’s what I’m talkin’ ‘bout! Right there!” Swagger stumbles to his feet and heads toward his opponent. Swagger pulls him up, grabs him AN HITS A BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX! Swagger hooks the leg!

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2……………………………….


No! Riley kicks out!

Swagger sits up and exhaustedly wipes some sweat from his brow. Washington tries to encourage his client. “That’s okay! That’s okay!” Swagger stands and drags Riley into the corner. Swagger then goes to the opposite corner and pounds his chest while yelling enthusiastically. Swagger then runs, jumps over Riley, springboard off the corner AND HITS THE SWAGGER BOMB! Swagger hooks the leg!

1……...


2…………….......

NO! Riley continues to fight!

Swagger smacks the mat in frustration and glares at the referee. Washington again tries to calm Jack and keep him focused. “Bring it down, Jack. Bring it down.” Swagger stands and raises his arms, signaling for the end. Riley slowly gets to his feet and turns. Swagger grabs Riley IN A GUT- WRENCH! The crowd boos as Swagger prepares for his finishing move. Swagger LIFTS RILEY- NO! Riley switches around to the back and lifts Swagger up IN A BACK SUPLEX POSITION… AND SLAMS HIM DOWN WITH SIDE SLAM!! The crowd pops as Washington looks on, concerned. The crowd starts a “Let’s go Riley!” chant as both men are down. Riley stands first and throws his arms down, calling for his finisher. Swagger stands…. AND RILEY PICKS SWAGGER UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS! RILEY LOOKING FOR YOU’RE DISMISSED- BUT SWAGGER ELBOWS RILEY RIGHT IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD! Swagger drops down and GRABS RILEY IN A GUT-WRENCH! SWAGGER LIFTS RILEY UP AND….. HITS THE GUTWRENCH POWERBOMB! Washington applauds as Swagger stands and ops not to cover. Instead, he GRABS RILEY BY THE FOOT AND LOCKS IN THE ANKLE LOCK! Swagger twist and turns with a smile on his face as Riley screams in pain!

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RILEY TAPS OUT!

Winner: Jack Swagger

Swagger stands and celebrates to the heat of the crowd. Washington enters the ring and celebrates with Swagger.

Cole:
Wow! I’ve never seen Jack Swagger this impressive! Even when he was World Heavyweight Champion!

JR:
And remember Jack Swagger lost to Alex Riley a few weeks ago, and now he wins decisively!

Swagger and Washington head to the outside. Swagger then grabs his earlier disposed t-shirt and is handed a pen by Abraham Washington. Swagger sign the shirt with a smile on his face and holds it high for the crowd to see. The crowd cheers as Swagger then pulls back to throw the signed shirt into the crowd. Swagger then tosses the shirt to his manager Washington to the heat of the crowd.

Cole:
Ladies and Gentlemen, I’ve been told by Abraham Washington to visit WWE.com to see Jack Swagger’s first post-game press conference.

Lawler:
Post-game press conference? Oh brother!

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Grisham is standing in the interview area this time.

Grisham:
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome the WWE Tag Team Champions, Air Boom!

The crowd cheers as Evan Bourne and (a still sweaty) Kofi Kingston walk on-screen

Grisham:
Guys a big win for you tonight, continuing your incredible run of momentum. Why does it seem like you guys seem to be getting along much better than your opponents this Sunday have been?

Kofi:
Well, we don’t make excuses. We don’t blame the other for our shortcomings. When we mess up we’ll tell each other, “my bad” and get back to work. We also learn more from our mistakes and improve upon them.

Grisham then goes to Bourne for his response

Bourne:
Basically what he said. *laughs* I also feel that since we’ve been doing this much longer, we’re much more willing to accept our mistakes and improve upon those.

Grisham pulls the mic back to himself.

Grisham:
Are you-

??? (off-screen):
Are you kidding me?!

The camera pans toward the right to reveal MIZ BEING TAKEN AWAY BY SECURITY!! The crowds' boos are heard all the way out in the arena and get louder as we see Laurenitis walking alongside his security. Miz is not going easily and has to be held by several members of security. Laurenitis sees the camera man.

Laurenitis:
Is that on?

We hear some more off-screen mumbling and Miz’s yelling all the way down the hallway.

Laurenitis:
Turn it off! Hey!

Laurenitis walks toward the camera with his hand covering the lens.

Laurenitis:
Go to break! Go to break! Go to-

*COMMERICIAL*

We comeback at ringside with the commentators quiet for a longer than usual before speaking (notably not referencing Miz’s removal from the arena)

**GLAMAZON**

The crowd boos as Beth Phoenix and Natalya enter the arena. As Natalya stands at the top of the ramp with her hands on her hips, Beth raises the Women’s Championship high in the air.

JR:
Well the Women of Wrestling have been on an absolute tear through the Women’s division since forming just over a month ago.

Cole:
You can say that again JR! Two weeks ago, Beth and Natalya took out Kelly Kelly’s friend and partner Eve! Last week, Kelly Kelly vowed to win the title back from Beth for her friend Eve.

King:
It won’t be easy, because not only does Kelly take on one of the most dominant divas ever, but she’s doing it in Beth’s hometown!

Cole:
She’s not a diva, King! She is a woman!

Beth and Natalya look menacing inside the ring.

**SHAKE YO TAIL**

The crowd gives a (not nearly as strong) negative reaction for Alicia Fox.

Cole:
Fox has been having problems as of late with both AJ Lee and Kaitlyn. In fact this past week on Smackdown, AJ upset Alicia Fox.

As Cole talks, we see a replay from Smackdown:

AJ gets to her feet with a smile on her face as she waits for Fox to stand. Tamina smacks the mat trying to get Fox’s attention but to no avail. Fox groggily stands and AJ grabs her in a cutter position BEFORE FLOATING OVER AND HITTING HER MODIFIED DRAGON DDT! AJ covers!

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2…………….


3!

Winner: AJ Lee
In the ring, Fox glares up at the titantron. Her anger is so focused; she doesn’t seem to notice Beth and Natalya glaring at her.

**HOLLA**

The crowd squeals in appreciation for the lovely Kelly Kelly. Kelly’s grim expression remains as she comes down to the ring.

JR:
As you can see, Kelly Kelly is as serious as ever.

Cole:
And she should be. In many ways, Kelly Kelly is the flag bearer for the Divas division and the WOW threaten to destroy that division.

Kelly stops at the ramp and glares into the ring with a tinge of nervousness to her.

**LET’S LIGHT IT UP**

The crowd pops for the increasingly popular, upstart tag team of AJ and Kaitlyn. The young divas bump fists before heading down the ramp.

King:
These two are not only beautiful but exciting as well!

AJ and Kaitlyn come down the ramp and stop to the side of Kelly. Alicia Fox walks to the side of the ring and begins to jaw-jack with the Chickbusters. Suddenly, BETH GRABS FOX FROM BEHIND IN A DOUBLE CHICKENWING! Beth than lifts her up into the air and walks into the center of the ring. Phoenix DROPS FOX WITH THE GLAM SLAM!! Everyone looks shocked including the three face divas on the outside of the ring. Beth and Natalya look down at their former partner for the match tonight. Natalya then turns her over and LOCKS IN THE SHARPSHOOTER! The scene looks disturbingly familiar to just a few weeks earlier with Eve. Beth screams for a mic and Justin Roberts reluctantly gives it to her. Natalya LEANS ALL THE AY BACK AND SYNCHES THE HOLD TO IT’S VERY PEAK!!

Beth:
You gonna cry Alicia? Cry!

Beth holds the mic up to Alicia Fox, who let’s out a bloodcurdling shriek. Both AJ and Kaitlyn go to help Fox, but Kelly stops them. It’s clear that Kelly is not being cruel, but smart. The divas can’t afford to lose even more bodies, especially two young upstarts like AJ and Kaitlyn. Even all three of them probably can’t stop the Women of Wrestling at this point. It’s clear both Chickbusters are disturbed by Alicia’s screams.

Beth:
Oh you don’t like that feeling, do you? That feeling that of being held down against your will, the painful feeling of helplessness, and the embarrassment of knowing that your family is watching you suffer. Say hi to them Alicia.

Beth holds the mic up to Alicia’s mouth again, who releases another ear-piercing screech. Shots of the audience show people who are shocked at what they’re seeing.

Beth:
Now you have a little taste of how we’ve felt for the past few years.

At this point Kelly and the Chickbusters are slowly heading back up the ramp.

Beth:
And Kelly, take note princess.

Kelly doesn’t turn but she stops and listens

Beth:
What’s happening here now is NOTHING compared to what I’m going to do to you this Sunday!

Kelly grimaces before heading back up the ramp.

Natalya finally releases her hold and leaves Fox lying. Both Beth and Natalya leave and medics hit the ring to help Alicia. The crowd is in near silence as the officials help Alicia. Beneath all the drama that just happened is a very underlying message: it doesn’t matter who you are; if you’re a diva, you have a target on your back.

JR:
Folks, we apologize if what you just saw may’ve disturbed you. Beth and Natalya’s actions as of late have been absolutely deplorable.

Cole:
This Sunday, Kelly Kelly will try to somehow to stop this path of destruction that is Beth Phoenix.


King:
After what we’ve seen the past few weeks, I am seriously concerned for Kelly Kelly’s safety.

Cole:
McGuillicutty and Otunga attempt to gain revenge for the past couple of weeks when they challenge Air Boom!


JR:
McGuillicutty and Otunga better get on the same page real quick if they hope to even have a chance to win back the Tag Team titles!

Cole:
Cody Rhodes has been on a great run as of late, but Justin Gabriel has the WWE Universe thinking upset!


King:
Cody Rhodes has been running his mouth even more over the past few weeks, and now Gabriel looks to shut it!

Cole:
Dolph Ziggler is the longest reigning champion in the WWE today, can Ziggler finally earn the respect he feels he deserves? Or will Morrison win his first United States Championship?


JR:
I expect this match-up to perhaps be the sleeper hit of the night!

Cole:
Christian wants to be taken seriously as a World Champion, he has his opportunity this Sunday!


King:
But it won’t be easy with three of the most dangerous men in WWE in as his challengers in one match! This match may come down to the luck of the draw!

Cole:
And finally two of the most controversial men in WWE face-off in a huge rematch! John Cena defends the WWE Championship against CM Punk!


JR:
Both men have so much to prove to not just one another, but to the WWE Universe. Can CM Punk truly hang with the very best the WWE has to offer? Can John Cena defeat CM Punk without any controversial assistance?

Back at ringside, the crowd begins to applaud as with help of the officials Alicia Fox is on her feet. The medics help Fox walk gingerly to the back.

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Backstage, the camera is following a hurried Todd Grisham.

Grisham (while hurrying):
We’re…. trying to…. Get a word here.

Grisham finally catches up with the person he was looking for, Kelly Kelly.

Grisham:
Kelly, what is your response to Beth and Natalya’s attack?

Kelly is nearly in tears and is clearly affected by the attack on Fox.

Kelly:
My response? Beth wants to scare me, but she’s not going to. Y’see Beth, I’m not just fighting for myself, I’m fighting for my family. The divas division is my family. We accepted you and Natalya as apart of this family and now you hurt us. Now I’m going to hurt you. Because I am still the top woman here in the WWE and at Night of Champions, in front of your friends and family, I’m going to take everything you hold dear. I’m going to take revenge for Eve and Alicia, I’m going to take back my title, and I’m going to take your dignity like you tried to take ours!

Kelly walks away as the crowd cheers.

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A graphic is shown of Cena and Punk staring down one another.

JR:
Still to come tonight, John Cena and CM Punk have an in-ring confrontation and it’ will be 100% uncensored!

**COMMERCIAL**

A shot of every championship is shown as the recognizable voices of many WWE Superstars are heard.

Cena: I will never forget it....

Orton: I will never forget......

Christian: I will never forget.....

Triple H: I will never forget.......

Sheamus: I will neva' forget.......

Now shots of each man winning their first World title is shown accompanied by their voice

Orton: It was in Toronto; Canada

Sheamus: San Antonio; Texas

Christian: Tampa; Florida

Triple H: Ames; Iowa

Mysterio: Chicago; Illinois

Miz: Orlando; Florida

Swagger: Las Vegas; Nevada

Cena: Los Angeles; California

Orton: I became the youngest World Champion in history.

Sheamus: I shocked tha' world.

Mysterio: I proved dreams do come true.

Miz: I proved I wasn't just a reality star.

Triple H: I became The Game!

Cena: I ended a historic title reign.

Now a close up of every superstar is shown

Triple: It was the night I became....

Miz: The night I became....

Mysterio: The night I became....

Sheamus: Tha' night I became....

Swagger: I became.....

Orton: I became.......

Cena:.... A champion.
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We come back from break backstage where a camera watches from afar as McGuillicutty and Otunga continue to argue… in the exact same place they were arguing nearly an hour ago.

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Back at ringside

**LA VITTORIA E MIA**

The crowd cheers loudly for the fiery Italian, Santino Marella. Marella struts down to the ring with a goofy smile on his face.

JR:
Well here’s a familiar face!

Cole:
Ugh… don’t remind me!

King:
We haven’t seen Santino in over a month, I wonder what he’s doing out here tonight.

Santino stands in the center of the ring with a microphone in hand.

Santino:
Hello Christopher Columbus!

The crowd laughs and cheers at Santino’s butchering of their name.

Santino:
You may have all been wondering where Santino has been.

The crowd cheers

Santino:
Santino has been on a bit of a vacation. But now, the Cobra is back and ready to striiike!

The crowd cheers again

Santino:
So Santino was thinking, how he could come back. So Santino remembers that he first came to the WWE by way of the open challenge! You see, Zack Jagger isn’t the only one who can make open challenges! So tonight, Santino is standing up his challenge! So who wants to step down to the challenge!

Santino’s silly expression remains as he waits for tonight’s second open challenge. Suddenly, the lights go dim.

**BORN A BROKEN MAN**

Slow and creepy music begins to play followed by very intense hard rock music. The second Rage Against the Machine (OOC: I swear it’s a total coincidence) song of the night blares out the loud speaker. Dean Ambrose walks out with a drunken-like strut. His arms flail at his sides as he walks out with his head held high. The crowd doesn’t know quite how to react to the charismatic young superstar and neither does Santino Marella. At the top of the ramp, Dean suddenly grabs his head and squats before turning around in a full 360 degree and continuing his strut in a much more animated fashion. Dean then looks rather closely into the camera, giving everyone a look into the eyes of the clearly deranged superstar. Dean then continues his walk down to the ring with his chin more in his chest, looking up from time-to-time to glance out into the crowd. It appears that Dean’s thoughts are in a very different place than Columbus. Ambrose has barely paid Santino a passing glance as he slowly heads up the steps and onto the ring apron. Ambrose then grabs the middle-rope and stares out into the crowd. While not expressionless, it’s very hard to read Ambrose’s face. One cannot tell if he’s angry, happy, upset or even indifferent to the current situation. Ambrose enters the ring and once more grabs his head before extending both arms out to his sides, in an almost crucifix-like position. Ambrose then finally turns and acknowledges his opponent. To say Santino is uncomfortable is an understatement.

JR:
Well this young man, Dean Ambrose is quite a disturbed individual.

Cole:
You’re not kidding JR; this guy calls himself “the next step in the evolutionary cycle of this business”. I’m not quite sure what that even means!

Dean Ambrose vs. Santino Marella

Santino nervously extends his hand toward Ambrose. Ambrose stares at the hand for what seems like an eternity. Santino is about to pull it back when Ambrose smiles and accepts the shake! Santino seems relieved as they shake. Santino goes to pull away… but Ambrose doesn’t let go. Dean’s smile turns into angry frown AS HE WALLOPS SANTINO WITH A HURE RIGHT HAND! The crowd boos as Dean glares down at Santino, who slowly starting to stand. Dean then CRACKS HIM WITH ANOTHER FIST TO THE SKULL! Dean then begins to pound away at Santino so bad that the ref actually has to pull him off physically! Even as Dean is being dragged off, he manages to stomp on Santino a few more times.

The crowd is drowning Ambrose is heat as Santino is down on the canvas. Santino blindly crawls toward the ropes, trying to find some form of solace. Santino falls with his upper body on the second rope. Dean pulls his arms up above the ropes AND APPLIES A ROPE-ASSITED SURFBOARD!! Santino screams as the ref desperately tries to get Ambrose to release the illegal hold. The ref counts and Dean finally releases the vicious maneuver. Santino collapses to the ground and Dean immediately pulls him up to his feet. Ambrose hooks him up, and holds him up high for a vertical suplex…. BEFORE DROPPING HIM WITH A DDT!! THE ONE HITTER! The crowd groans at the vicious maneuver. Ambrose then holds his fingers in a gun-like position and aims it at Santino. Ambrose then pulls the trigger. Dean pulls Santino up to his feet, puts him on his shoulders and DROPS HIM WITH THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL (Celtic Cross)!!! Cover!

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3!

Winner: Dean Ambrose

After the match, Ambrose stands with a crazed smile on his face. Santino is absolutely out of it in the center of the ring.

JR:
An absolutely dominating performance by Dean Ambrose! Let me tell ya’ if that was any indication, Dean Ambrose should be a force to be reckoned with for years to come!
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In another area back stage, Zack Ryder walks through the hallways toward the ring. He has his camera with him and is recording as he walks, filming numerous WWE superstars and divas.

Cole:
Zack Ryder and John Morrison take on Dolph Ziggler and R-Truth, next!

**COMMERCIAL**

Backstage, Otunga is now walking by himself looking very frustrated. Obviously, his argument with McGuillicutty is leaving him with a very sour taste in his mouth.

??? (off-screen):
David!

Otunga turns and sees John Laurenitis calling him over.

Laurenitis:
Just the man I wanted to see! Please, step into my office. I have a proposition for you.

Otunga looks confused, but intrigued and obliges. Laurenitis closes his door behind him.
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Back at ringside…

“I’M HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD! I’M HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD!”

**HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD**

The crowd boos as Dolph Ziggler walks out with Vickie Guerrero following not far behind. Of course, the Unites States Championship remains on his waist. Ziggler cockily walks down to the ring pointing to his Championship all the while.

JR:
It hasn’t been a good week for the United States Champion, last week he lost a very hard fought match to the WWE Champion John Cena and then this happened:

In the ring, Ziggler is clearly out of breath but still manages to scream, “I’m the best!” and pound the mat in frustration. Vickie tries to settle her client down, as Ziggler continues to shriek “I. AM. THE. BEST!” Ziggler stands and turns and GETS NAILED WITH A ROUGH RYDER FROM ZACK RYDER!!! Ryder came through the audience to get payback on Ziggler! Vickie screams as Ryder pumps his fist as the crowd chants, “Woo, Woo, Woo, you know it!”
We come back and we see a very bitter Ziggler looking up at the titantron.

Cole:
I can’t believe that Ryder would attack Ziggler like that!

King:
Oh give me a break, Cole! Ziggler cost Zack Ryder an opportunity to get a United States Championship match before that!

“THE TRUTH HAS SET ME FREE!”

**LITTLE JIMMY**

The crowd boos again as R-Truth walks to the ring all the while, mumbling to himself.

JR:
And ironically, here is the man who beat Zack Ryder to take him out of title contention.

King:
Unfortunately for R-Truth, he was unable to defeat John Morrison in the finals of tournament, last week.

"Should I finish it?!" Truth then nods in understanding and yells out to the crowd, "K Y'ALL, I'M FINISHING HIM!" The Tucson crowd boos R-Truth's claim as Morrison uses the ropes to pull himself to his feet. TRUTH JUMPS FOR TRUE CONVICTION- BUT MORRISON HOOKS HIS ARMS IN THE TOP ROPE AND TRUTH HITS THE MAT HARD! Truth sits up AND GETS A RUNNING KNEE FROM MORRISON TO THE FACE!!!
Cover!

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3!

Winner and Number One Contender for the WWE United States Championship:
John Morrison
Instead of looking up at the Tron, Truth is in the ring and looking down at the mat with his hands clutching his head (as if in pain). Ziggler and Vickie look confused at Truth as he mumbles to himself incoherently.

“OH RADIO, TELL ME EVERYTHING YOU KNOW!”

**RADIO**

The crowd gives a rather large pop for “Long Island Iced Z” Zack Ryder. Ryder stands at the top of the ramp and pumps his fist to the “Woo! Woo! Woo!” of the crowd.

King:
Here’s a young man who has really captured the attention of the WWE Universe!

Cole:
Oh please, just goes to show what the WWE Universe knows!

JR:
Just goes to show what you know, Michael! Zack Ryder is a very talented young superstar that defeated Dolph Ziggler a couple of weeks ago!

Cole:
So?! Upsets happen! Just because the St. Louis Rams beat the Green Bay Packers in the regular season, does that mean the Rams are the Super Bowl Champions?!

Ryder stops at the end of the ramp and cockily stares in the ring at the US Champ.

**AIN’T NO MAKE BELIEVE**

The crowd cheers again for Ryder’s partner, John Morrison. Morrison does his signature taunt in slow-mo with the fans blowing in his hair.

JR:
And this is a very interesting situation we have here. It’s no secret that Zack Ryder wants a shot at the United States Championship and his partner tonight is a man who has a shot at Night of Champions. How will Ryder and Morrison co-exist?

Morrison stops next to Ryder and they both stare at Ziggler who doesn’t back down in his trash talk. Notably, Truth is still in the corner mumbling to himself.

John Morrison/Zack Ryder vs. R-Truth/United States Champion Dolph Ziggler (w/ Vickie Guerrero)

ENDING:

Good main event tag team match. Ziggler is in the ring controlling the pace of John Morrison. Ziggler has Morrison down on the canvas as he runs his hands through his hair before jumping up high… AND COMING DOWN WITH A BIG ELBOW DROP! Ziggler then lies on the mat for a moment before kipping up beautifully to the applause from Vickie at ringside and the apathy of the crowd. Morrison clutches his chest in pain as Ziggler brings him up to his feet. Ziggler Irish whips Morrison off the ropes AND CATCHES HIM OFF THE REBOUND WITH A SCOOP POWERSLAM! Cover!

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No, Morrison kicks out.

Ziggler stands up and waits as Morrison begins to sit up. Ziggler runs in and hits a big neck snap! Morrison falls back and Ziggler rolls out on to the ring apron. Dolph then heads up to the top rope and once more taunts to the heat of the crowd. ZIGGLER LEAPS OFF WITH A DIVING SPLASH….. AND EATS THE CANVAS! MORRISON MOVED! The crowd gets excited as does Ryder who jumps up and down on the apron extending his arm out as far he can. The crowd begins to clap in unison as Morrison and Ziggler both slowly get to their feet. Morrison kicks Ziggler in the gut- No! Ziggler catches the foot! Ziggler shakes his head cockily and… MORRISON HIT A HEADSTAND KICK TO COUNTER! Ziggler flops down to the mat as Morrison crawls toward his corner. Morrison leaps….. AND TAGS IN RYDER!!

The crowd gets louder as Ryder comes rushing in. Ziggler stands and gets taken down with a running forearm from Zack! Dolph stands again and gets knocked down with another forearm! Ziggler staggers to his feet and Ryder whips him into the ropes and CATCHES DOLPH ON THE REBOUND WITH A FLAPJACK!! Ryder gets up very energized and holds up his hands in an “L” and an “I”. Ziggler turns AND RYDER JUMPS FOR THE ROUGH RYDER—BUT ZIGGLER SLIPS UNDER AND QUICKLY CRAWLS ACROSS THE RING TO TAG IN R-TRUTH! Truth seemed to be distracted by something as he’s brought back to reality by the tag. Before Truth can even enter the ring, Zack gives him a hand with a hip toss into the ring! Truth stands and gets hit with a spinning neckbreaker from Ryder! The audience is in a frenzy as Ryder is on fire! Truth stumbles to his feet and throws a wild right hand Ryder’s way- which Ryder easily ducks and hits a Russian legsweep! In the center of the ring, Truth begins to stand again and Ryder hits the ropes- BUT GETS A REVERSE HOTSHOT BY DOLPH! Ryder’s neck snaps back and he stumbles forward into A CORKSCREW CALF KICK FROM TRUTH!

The crowd shits on the heel team as Truth remains on the mat and breathes heavily. Truth then stands and throws Ryder into the corner. R-Truth then knees Zack in the stomach knocking him to the ground in the corner. Truth then places his knee into Zack’s face and pushes hard. Referee Mike Chioda begins to count and gets to four before forcing Truth off of Ryder. Truth snaps at the official shouting, “I know da’ rules!” Truth then pulls Ryder up, lifts him up for a vertical suplex, AND DROPS HIM WITH A STUNNER! TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES! Cover!

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NO! Ryder kicks out!

Truth shakes his head and looks deranged toward Ryder. Truth pulls Zack up to his feet and kicks him in the gut doubling him over. Truth then hits the ropes and NAILS A CORKSCREW AXE KICK! Truth smiles and drags Ryder toward the corner with Dolph Ziggler in it. Truth stomps on Zack a few times before tagging to Dolph. Dolph picks up right where his partner left off by stomping away at Zack. Ryder crawls to the ropes and Ziggler gives him a hand by bringing him up to his feet. Ziggler then lifts him up and his shoulders and DROPS HIM WITH A GUTBUSTER! Ziggler covers!

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NO!! Ryder pops his shoulder up!

Ziggler does a couple crunches before standing as the crowd boos. As Ryder tries to stand, Ziggler slaps him hard across the face! Ziggler begins to yell at Ryder, “You are not in my league! You aren’t even close!” Morrison has his arm extended for the tag and Ziggler taunts him too. Ziggler sends Ryder into the corner and pumps his fist mockingly. The crowd gives Ziggler heat as he RUNS AND JUMPS FOR A CORNER SPLASH- BUT RYDER MOVES! Ziggler’s head bounces off of the top turnbuckle and Ryder collapses to the ground. The crowd again tries to encourage Ryder to get the tag via clapping. Morrison reaches out as far as he can as Ryder begins to come to. Ryder stands and… GETS TAKEN OUT BY A FAME ASSER FROM DOLPH!

Ziggler then immediately drags Ryder into his corner to the exasperation of the crowd and Morrison. Ziggler tags to Truth, who goes up to the top rope. Truth leaps and…. HITS A LEG DROP TO THE BACK OF RYDER’S HEAD! Truth covers!

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No! Ryder keeps fighting!

Truth looks perturbed but nonetheless stays on the attack. R-Truth stomps on Ryder a few times and lifts up to his feet. Truth hooks him up in another vertical suplex AND DROPS HIM WITH A FACEBUSTER! Truth hooks the leg!

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NO!

Truth is really mad now as he huffs and puffs. R-Truth stands and looks around for some answers. He nods toward an empty corner in understanding before picking Ryder up onto his shoulders and HITTING A FRONT POWERSLAM! Truth covers again!

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3- NO! Ryder kicks out!

Truth begins to scream to his imaginary friend in the corner, “I DON’T KNOW WHAT TA’ DO!” Ziggler then yells to Truth, “Who the Hell are you talkin’ to?!” Truth looks at Dolph like he’s crazy and points to the corner, “Him!” Ziggler and Vickie look at each other puzzled before berating Truth. Truth yells back, “ONE ATTA’ TIME!” before turning to his transparent accomplice and telling him, “OK you first!” Meanwhile, RYDER IS CRAWLING TOWARD THE CORNER AND NO ONE SEES HIM! Ryder reaches out…. AND GETS PULLED BACK BY TRUTH! The crowd groans as Truth pulls him all the way into his corner, where Ziggler blind tags.

Dolph yells at Truth, “Let me show you how it’s done!” Ryder begins to stand and Ziggler grabs from behind WITH A SLEEPER! Ziggler gets up on Zack’s back and…. ZACK BEGINS TO WALK TOWARD MORRISON! Zack reaches the center of the ring when Ziggler drops down to stop keep Ryder dormant. Ryder reaches out… BUT BEGINS TO FADE! Ziggler enthusiastically yells out in joy (as does Vickie) as the ref brings Ryder’s arm up…..

AND IT FALLS ONCE….

The ref brings it up again…

AND IT FALLS TWICE…..

Morrison and the crowd look desperate while Ziggler and Vickie look exuberant. The ref lifts the arm a third time…

….

….

AND RYDER HOLDS ON!

Ryder switches around AND HITS A HUGE BACK SUPLEX! The crowd cheers as Ryder and Ziggler remain on the mat. Ryder begins to crawl toward his corner and Ryder does the same. Both partners extend out far and…..

RYDER TAGS IN MORRISON!

AND ZIGGLER TAGS IN R-TRUTH!

Both men rush in when suddenly, Truth stops dead in his tracks. Truth looks horrified at his rival and the man that beat him last week on Raw. Morrison is puzzled as Truth is petrified. Truth then turns around and tags back to Ziggler. Ziggler and Vickie look pissed off and confused as Truth walks out of the ring, all the while mumbling incoherently to himself. Vickie walks with Truth as heads up the ramp and chews his head off. Truth doesn’t even seem to notice as he walks up the ramp. Ziggler yells from inside the ring, questioning Truth’s actions. Meanwhile, Morrison springboards off the ropes AND HITS THE FLYING CHUCK! Ziggler flies back into a sitting position in the corner. Morrison sees this and turns to his partner, who is begging for a tag on the ring apron. Morrison tags in Ryder, who immediately pumps his fist to the “Woo! Woo! Woo!” of the crowd. Ryder runs in AND HITS THE BROSKI BOOT!! The crowd is going crazy as Ryder sticks up the “L” and the “I” while measuring Ziggler. RYDER JUMPS… AND HITS THE ROUGH RYDER! Cover!

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3!

Winners: John Morrison and Zack Ryder

Cole:
You gotta be kiddin’ me!

JR:
For the second time, Zack Ryder has pinned the United States Champion!

Cole:
C’mon JR, you know that’s only because R-Truth left.

JR:
You’ve said it yourself, Michael! A win is a win!

King:
But I wonder “what’s up” with R-Truth? (OOC: Forgive me :p)

Morrison and Ryder celebrate for a moment before having a brief stare down. Both realize that given both of the futures, their paths may cross sooner rather than later. And next time, they may not be on the same side of the ring.

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CM Punk is walking to the ring for the in-ring confrontation with John Cena. Suddenly, John Laurenitis approaches him. Punk eyes him suspiciously.

Laurenitis:
I don’t want any trouble Punk. I just want to let you know that you can say anything you want out there but per orders from the COO there will NO physical contact. Should you break this rule, I will have no choice but to have my security escort you out of the building.

Punk smirks

Punk:
Listen, I don’t plan on laying a hand on John Cena.

Punk then walks toward Laurenitis who looks nervous.

Punk:
Unless…. He lays his hands on me first.

Punk walks away.

**COMMERCIAL**

Narrator:
This Tuesday, it’s Super Smackdown LIVE! With two HUGE main events, both of which are Summerslam rematches!

The package takes a darker turn.

Narrator:
First…

Mark Henry is showed up close with a mean look on his face.

Henry:
… if you try and stop me, I WILL break you.

Sheamus:
See Mark, I know what you ar’: you’re a bully.

Narrator:
Sheamus will take on the monstrous Mark Henry. Can the “Celtic Warrior” stop the “World’s Strongest Man”?

The shot now changes to Randy Orton and Christian in the ring, staring down.

Orton:
I don’t see an “old” Christian or a “new” Christian… all I see… is the scared, crying, little B___!

Narrator:
Randy Orton and Christian will go one-on-one!

Back at ringside

*STATIC*

**CULT OF PERSONALITY**

Columbus gives the biggest reaction of the night for the “Voice of the “Voiceless”, CM Punk. Punk slaps his wrist a few times before yelling out his signature catchphrase, “IT”S CLOBBERIN’ TIME!”

JR:
Without a doubt, one of the most polarizing, charismatic, and controversial figures in the WWE today.

King:
You forgot “annoying” JR!

JR:
What makes you say that King?

King:
For the past few weeks, all we’ve heard about is Punk complaining about how he hasn’t gotten a WWE title match.

JR:
Well, I sort of feel his gripes are justified! ‘

King:
I don’t even know why it matters, because at Night of Champions John Cena’s going to shut him up for good!

Punk stands on the corner and taunts to the delight of the fans.

Cole:
What sort of pipe bombs will CM Punk drop tonight?

Punk grabs a mic and stands in the center of the ring waiting for both the crowd and his music to die down.

Punk:
First of all, I’d like to say something that I’d never thought I would ever say…

The crowd pauses in anticipation for the ultra-charismatic Punk

Punk:
I would like to thank Stephanie McMahon for giving a WWE title match at Night of Champions.

The crowd cheers at the mention of the big main event

Punk:
Although I still think you are both undeserving of your job and inept at it, I suppose a blind squirrel finds a nut every now and then.

Some members of the crowd pop and others laugh

Punk:
And that brings me to John Cena-

**MY TIME IS NOW**

As soon as that name leaves Punk’s mouth the theme music of the WWE Champion hits to, of course, a mixed reaction. John Cena walks out with his red baseball cap and t-shirt, with his WWE Championship in his hands. Cena looks into the camera and says, “THE WWE Champion!” (Obviously a reference to THE Ohio State Buckeyes) before sprinting down to the ring and holding his Championship high for all of Columbus to see. CM Punk looks unimpressed as Cena turns and locks eyes with him.

Cena:
So here we go! Uncensored! Unscripted! And Uncut! Just like Raw started! So Punk why don’t you start!

Cena looks to Punk with that big cheesy grin on his face as Punk looks cocky and goes to speak, but Cena interrupts.

Cena:
Or should I call you Phil?

Punk looks bugged by that last statement

Punk:
Don’t do that. Don’t try to do what I do, Cena because it’s not going to work. When I drop these “pipe bombs” I do it to tell these people the truth. When you do it, it’s a desperate attempt to get these people on your side.

That seems to change Cena’s expression

Punk:
And trust me, this is far from the first time you’ve tried something like this. Like for example, earlier this year a guy who I’ve known for a very long time, started to make a name for himself, because he realized the WWE sure as hell wasn’t going to make it for him. That guy’s name is Zack Ryder.

The crowd cheers for the mention for of Ryder.

Punk:
And of course when the WWE noticed him, they didn’t put him on Raw or Smackdown. No, they had their poster boy where his headbands and wear his sunglasses. And the only reason that they did that was because they heard you people chanting for Zack Ryder when they wanted you to chant (points to Cena) for John Cena.

A mixed reaction for this as Cena’s expression obviously disagrees with Punk’s statement. Punk goes to continue but Cena is quick to speak.

Cena:
Punk, you’re wrong.

Punk:
Oh, I’m wrong?

Cena:
I was helping Zack Ryder. I’m a broski too. I wanted Ryder to be on Raw.

Punk’s face says, “bullshit”

Punk:
You’re a fan of Zack Ryder?

Cena nods

Punk:
Really? Then where have you been the other four years that he’s been ignored by the WWE higher-ups?

Cena doesn’t have a response

Punk:
Where were you when he was wasting away in ECW? Where were you when he was in fear for his job?

Cena still doesn’t respond

Punk:
Here’s another example. A guy you may all know: Daniel Bryan.

The crowd explodes in a pop that surprises just about everyone. Punk can’t help but to smile as a very large “We want Bryan!” chant breaks out.

Punk:
Trust me, I do too. Hell, anybody with half a brain would want him. But of course the WWE is run by morons, who think they know what you people want.

The crowd boos the WWE as Punk continues

Punk:
After all, they think you want this guy over Daniel Bryan!

The crowd gives a mixed reaction as Cena smiles, albeit a bit forcibly

Punk:
So much so that last year they fired Daniel Bryan!

The crowd boos heavily

Punk:
They fired him for the most asinine reason, he did his job a bit too well.

Punk then pauses before continuing

Punk:
Well that and he told everyone what they already knew. He spat in your face and told you that you will never be better than him.

The crowd cheers again as Cena’s face is unmoved

Punk:
And trust me when I tell you guys, “The Champ” sure wasn’t happy about that. Boy, he sure wasn’t. But, you people made your opinions known. You wanted Daniel Bryan back.

The crowd gets riled up again and starts another “We want Bryan” chant

Punk:
And wouldn’t you know the first guy who was going up to bat for Bryan, was the guy he said he was better than, John Cena.

Cena smirks as Punk continues

Punk:
What I find so funny about the whole situation John, is that you didn’t say anything about the whole first week. But then when you saw the signs and the fans chanting, you became his number one fan. “Oh yeah I love Daniel Bryan!”

Cena’s face remains deadpanned

Punk:
And of course, just two months ago when I dropped my first pipe bomb, I know you weren’t happy about that.

Cena’s face is slowly getting more enraged

Punk:
But what do ya’ know, John Cena came out the next week in my defense, oh I should feel so blessed.

Punk smirks as he realizes he’s getting under Cena’s skin

Punk:
And the whole reason John Cena and the WWE did all that was so you would cheer (points to Cena) him.

The audience boos

Punk:
Because what we were able to do, these three guys that the WWE has no faith in, was what the WWE wasn’t able to do no matter how hard they tried. We made the WWE socially relevant.

Cena’s face is now very serious
Punk:
John, do ever wonder why they boo?

Cena seems a bit inquired now

Punk:
Do you or the WWE suits ever wonder why they boo you, when in 2004 they were ready for you to become the top guy?

Cena finally responds

Cena:
Yeah, they boo me because I’m not like you. They boo me because of my “five moves of doom”. They boo me because I don’t work on my “heel persona”-

Punk:
No John! They boo you because they know bulls- when they see it.

The crowd pops big for this and the profanity is obviously censored out for TV (despite the fact that the segment was advertised as “uncensored”). Cena seems genuinely taken aback by the statement.

Punk:
You’re right; they do boo you because you’re not like me. Because what they see is what they get with CM Punk. What they see with John Cena is whatever Vince McMahon, Kevin Dunn, and now Triple H want them to see!

Punk pauses

Punk:
All of you can’t seem to figure out why you were cheered before you won the title and then booed afterward. The reason is you went from being a man of the people to being a man of the machine.

Another mixed reaction for this

Punk:
And no matter how much pandering you do, these fans know that-

Cena:
I don’t pander to anyone.

Punk stops and then begins to laugh. Cena looks confused.

Punk:
You don’t pander to anyone?!

Cena shakes his head “no”

Punk:
John, do you ever look at yourself in the mirror?

John again seems confused

Punk:
Look at what you’re wearing?! You don’t pander to anyone? You’re a walking billboard!

Cena looks down at his bright red t-shirt, wristbands, baseball cap, etc.

Punk:
I mean what the hell does half of that crap even mean?! Hustle? Do you like, want kids to run faster?

The crowd laughs as Punk shrugs his shoulders

Punk:
Loyalty? Well you are a pretty loyal ass-kisser all right.

Cena:
That’s enough…

Punk:
Respect? Why would anybody respect a sell-out?

Cena:
That’s enough!

Punk smirks as Cena is clearly gotten to now

Cena:
You know why I’m the top guy? Because I work hard for this, harder than anybody else in this company!

The mixed reaction is much more negative. It’s clear that CM Punk is winning over some members of the crowd from Cena’s side.

Punk:
That’s another thing that I’m sick and tired of hearing. I’m sorry Cena, but you aren’t the hardest working person in this company.

The crowd pops for Punk’s rebuttal

Punk:
It’s not me either. There are guys that work just as hard as you and I, if not harder. The only difference between you and them is that they don’t get to reap any of the benefits.

Punk pauses again before continuing

Punk:
They aren’t getting any calls to be on Jimmy Fallon or to be in commercials. Instead, they get very nervous whenever the phone rings, because they know that could be the call that ends their dream.

Cena removes his hat and wipes sweat off his brow.

Cena:
Punk, you’re wrong.

Punk:
Oh, am I wrong? Please, tell me how.

Cena:
I get treated just like everybody else.

The crowd really boos Cena now as Punk simply face-palms himself while laughing.

Punk:
You expect anybody to believe that?

Cena doesn’t respond

Punk (to the audience):
You all see why guys like Miz and me think this guy is fake?

The crowd approves

Punk:
Cena you can “argue” out here with Vince and Hunter out here all you want, we all know that you’re the “golden boy”.

Cena looks down at the ground

Punk:
After all, how many times have you been fired, only to be “miraculously” saved? Hell, you were supposed to be fired after I beat you in Chicago, but what do ya’ know? Triple H saved your job; hate to say I told you so, but…

Punk just smiles as the crowd is now universally chanting for the “Voice of the Voiceless”

Punk:
I sure didn’t see Hunter coming up to bat for Chris Masters, or Colt Cabana, or Luke Gallows, or Shelton Benjamin, or MVP, or Funaki, or…

Punk smiles again as the crowd has now started a “Colt Cabana” chant

Punk:
Well, you get my drift. And don’t forget you’re commentators! Oh yeah Jerry Lawler and Michael Cole being the puppets they are always support you Cena! I mean they sure don’t like me; after all I’m the bad guy, right?

Cena looks like he’s going to be sick as the crowd chants “CM Punk! CM Punk!” Cena finally tries to respond.

Cena:
Listen Punk, you’re not the only one who wants change.

Punk rolls his eyes

Cena:
I want change too.

The crowd is really on Cena’s case now

Punk:
Are you kidding me? You really are unbelievable. You really believe this crap don’t you?

Cena just coldly stares at Punk

Punk:
You don’t want change! The only thing you want changed is these fans booing you and cheering me!

The crowd cheers even louder

Punk:
But that won’t happen, because even though I’m not the nicest guy, I tell the truth. You insult these peoples’ intelligence every time you open you’re mouth and spout off another line of corporate BS!

Cena is getting angry now

Punk:
They won’t cheer you because they see you for what you are: an ass-kissing, hypocritical, lying, selfish, son-of a-bitch—

CENA DECKS PUNK WITH A RIGHT HAND!! The crowd boos as Cena is shaking in anger. PUNK COMES BACK WITH A RIGHT HAND OF HIS OWN! BOTH MEN ARE BEATING THE HELL OUT OF EACH OTHER!! The crowd is going nuts when suddenly; LAURENITIS AND HIS SECURITY HIT THE RING! The team of about 24 separates the two brawling superstars. The crowds boos get even louder as the 12 men containing Punk PUT HIM IN HANDCUFFS! Not only that, LAURENITIS IS ORDERING ONLY TO PUT PUNK IN CUFFS! Punk realizes this and actually smiles. Cena stands up and looks at Laurenitis, confused. As Punk gets taken up the ramp he yells, “See what I mean, everybody?! I told ya’ so!” while Cena gets in Laurenitis’ face questioning him as to why Punk is the only one being taken away. As Raw goes off the air we hear Laurenitis’ answer: “It’s what best for business…”

END OF SHOW

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#42 ·
so much win in this episode of Raw.


very very intrigued at how the Miz CM Punk alliance is shaping up. Looks like the makings of the reincarnation of Degeneration X with a different spin.


Dean Ambrose!!! Oh man imagine in real life, this board would crash and burn and no longer exist. Liked his debut. Alot of people would have him debut in a huge main event angle but thats a big time risk, while debuting him by slowly building him up ala Ryback and Damien Sandow will work out alot better.


Otunga and Laurenitas alliance in your BTB? Love it, in real life it was gold so its gotta work well here for sure. Otunga plays the perfect corporate tool.


Miz getting hauled out of the building reminded me of V for Vendetta of 1984. Love this Laurenitas Triple H dictatorship feel your putting out. Looks like your grooming Miz as a top face which sounds good to me.



Now onto this uncensored verbal battle between Cena and Punk. IT DELIVERED! Punk once again dropping a giant pipebomb on the WWE establishment. you had him basically destroy the very core of everything John Cena is in one promo. I would have liked to see a bit more rebutal from Cena but ill hold my critique on that as i feel its apart of a bigger picture. The ending with Punk getting arrested and smiling was a nice throwback to Steve Austin which i loved.


To close out, Night Of Champions is going to be amazing. I have a feeling this main event will be very attitude areaesque with a ton of run ins and unmitigated chaos. CANT WAIT!


10/10
 
#43 ·
- Punk and Miz working together is pretty cool, because Punk is a face, right? And Miz is definitely a heel, but Cena is a face and Triple H is a face who's looking more and more like a heel. I think. I like that you're blurring the lines between good guys and bad guys.

- somebody ”paid to see Daniel Bryan” but Bryan isn't even on the show. I guess he can only blame himself, should've gone to see Smackdown then...

- you made me care a little bit about Michael McGillicutty and that's a big feat. The backstage segment with Gillicutty and Otunga later was good too. I'm not sure if I'm looking forward to a feud between these two, though, if that's where this is going. I liked the line about being married to Jennifer Hudson, very Otunga-esque.

-neat little promo for Richie.

- This is where shit gets real. Jack Swagger the highest paid superstar in WWE? WTF, Triple H? Haha... but anyway, you wrote AW really well, and made Swagger seem like a big deal. Really digging 'The Franchise Playa' so far. Post game press conference was a nice touch!

- This diva segment was somewhat confusing to me. What was Fox doing in the ring? There was no match or anything... Kind of a douche move by Kelly to not help her, althought I get what she was thinking there. Nice to see the divas get some actual build to their match.

- ”McGuillicutty and Otunga continue to argue… in the exact same place they were arguing nearly an hour ago” Haha, awesome. I pretty much want to see that McGillicutty vs Otunga feud now.

- pretty basic debut for Ambrose here, squashing Santino. I would've liked to see something more special, I guess, but I'll wait and see what you got in store for him.

- Raw is Otunga.

- The tag match was fine. I really liked conspiracy theorist R-Truth, and it looks like Little Jimmy is joining him, huh? I'm okay with it as long as he stays heel.

- More pseudo-shooting by Punk. I'm usually not a huge fan of all the breaking kayfabe stuff, like ”should I call you Phil?” and ”five moves of doom” and ”heel persona”, but I guess that was Punk's thing back when they had this angle. Nonetheless, a great segment and continued the story nicely. All in all, a pretty good episode of Raw.
 
#44 ·
Thanks for the review! The reason for all the "We want Bryan" stuff is that he hasn't been featured on WWE programming and news has come out backstage that Triple H and the office isn't a fan of him. So as you'd imagine, the smacks aren't happy :D

As for Fox being in the ring, it was supposed to be Fox/Beth/Natalya vs. Kelly/Chickbusters but obviously that didn't happen.
 
#45 · (Edited)
Raw Feedback​

Seeing as I'm about to tackle a very similar point in WWE history, albeit from a different angle, I'm quite interested in where you're headed, and from what I've seen you're a good guy, so let's get to the detail. Obviously this was a fairly contentious time period given the mistakes that WWE made, but evidently you're putting the focus on Punk's 'pipebomb' persona that proved so popular and that seems a sensible approach. Let's jump in.

First thing that stood out to me is the length of that opening recap; while it's good to set the scene, it felt quite tedious to have that much to scroll through, especially given that I know the majority of what's already happened and there was a fair bit to get through. Perhaps just a shorter recap next time? A thought.

I'm immediately not sure on Miz's first line. I couldn't picture it at all; Miz is known for his slow methodical speech patterns, not so much the 'Hey listen' type. He's far more dramatic than that, but that's something you channelled more when it got to the actual content about HHH and Cena. Miz could make a good anti-authority face, undoubtedly, but both he and Punk strike me as 'sole crusaders against injustice', if you understand me. That's why the initial cheesy 'alright let's team up' bit had me concerned, but Punk showing a bit of an edge by pulling Miz back was some good characterisation. The last thing either man needs is to become emotionless 'team up against evil' faces. Definitely keep an eye on how you portray The Miz as a character - it's not easy to write him as a face as he's never done it irl, but make sure to keep some of the self-raised hard-headedness that makes him who he is.

A solid opening contest; there were some spelling errors and I thought the chains of reversals were sometimes a little too unrealistic - there was one sequence where they kept reversing each other's reversals. I also thought it odd that McGillicutty and Otunga were arguing, then Otunga basically helped him out like nothing was ever wrong, and maybe you could have done more with the Kingston-McGillicutty NXT link seeing as that's a really interesting angle you could have explored. That all being said, I'm nit-picking when there was a lot of well-thought-out action, and certainly it would have got the crowd hot early in the evening. Kingston winning is fine, suggesting we'll be getting more of a divide between Otunga and McGillicutty rather than trying to hype a heel win in the next title bout.

Richie Steamboat should prove a decent addition. The VP was nicely done with a strong underlying theme to drive it.

Not much to say about Otunga and McGillicutty bickering. It made them look like rookies, and if that's what you're trying to drive home, then it works, although it seems like it's leading to a turn and frankly, neither man is that interesting (in my eyes) so you'll need to lay some ground work to make people support one over the other. Interview/argument does its job here, and if nothing else I’m more interested than I’ve been beforehand… about anything these two have done… ever.

Personally, I've always considered Swagger a good enough talker to carry himself, but there's no doubting that Washington is a brilliant speaker and I felt there was a lot of power in the image you created of Swagger and AW side-by-side. The sports analogies could really work tbh (the ‘post-match press conference’ stands out here) and it could really work as a gimmick, especially if you give Swagger the spotlight he deserves. As you pointed out, Riley beating Swagger previously only to be dominated this time around works really well to complete Swagger’s transformation, and Riley’s couple of lines were dead on as well. Lawler’s ‘oh brother’ schtick is exactly the kind of cheesy stuff that used to drive me insane from him, but if nothing else it’s in character.

Very cookie-cutter promo from Air Boom, but like Lawler, you can only work with the characters you had at the time; that, plus you were clearly trying to set up the accidental capture of The Miz being carried out. In those terms, the interview serves a purpose, rather than just being needless ‘we’re a team’ propaganda from Air Boom. It also helps build some crowd sympathy for The Miz, so props to you for really developing him as this anti-authority face in a relatively short time. “Go to break!” sounds a bit disjointed, I might venture you were looking for “Go to commercial,” or “Go to a break,” instead, but again, I’m nit-picking because this was really a well-played segment, and it somewhat raises the stakes because the only man seemingly out to help Punk now isn’t anywhere near the arena. Sensible storytelling.

Read over Cole’s commentary for the Diva’s entrances; it feels very disjointed and clumsy. I don’t know if you could hear him saying things like that, but his phrasing was often repetitive or you didn’t contract verbs where you could have (i.e. “she’s” instead of the less natural “she is” in English speech). Again, something small, but something that can drag a reader out of their focus, their suspension of disbelief.

Before I get on to my issue with the Diva’s segment, allow me to say that you having faith in the WOW is incredibly reassuring and I’m glad that, like the tag team division, you’re attempting to put genuine storylines together to garner interest and build a strong show. That’s brilliant, something the WWE consistently doesn’t do, and one of the things which helps you have a good all-around card, not just an opener and a main event. My issue with the segment is – why does the viewer have to care what happens to Alicia Fox? You could argue the case for basic decency, but if we should feel sorry for her out of basic compassion, why is Kelly Kelly not even getting in the ring to help? Not to mention, not two seconds previously you showed that Fox is a spiteful bitch who can’t get past the fact she lost, and in general that means I can’t physically care if Phoenix and Natalya break her into two pieces. Beth’s speech was also quite awkward and it just didn’t have the desired effect on me. I think there are other ways you could have upped the stakes, because two heels beating up another heel means very little unless you’re turning Alicia Fox, and that’s Booking 101. The whole segment felt off, but I commend you for the storyline and certainly the WOW remain strong. Kelly doesn’t look like a million bucks, however. Keep in mind that this is just my two cents; someone else may completely disagree with me, you included, and that’s fine. :eek: I recognise that this kind of thing splits opinion.

Just a thought; could Barrett not have been added to the Scramble to give us five guys? Simply because the Scramble is usually made up of five, and Barrett’s too good a talent to be left off the card, at least in my eyes. Again, a thought that occurs, rather than an outright disapproval or something.

I like the intensity from Kelly, but to be honest, I’d much rather she loses, leading us smoothly into a story with the more talented AJ Lee vs. WOW, which actually gives you more options. Backseat booking here, I apologise.

Night of Champions looking pretty sick at the moment. Gonna go ahead and bust this out :mark:

Ahhhh, I feel really bad for going on a rant about the Diva’s and I’m about to do it again about Ambrose now. I think you recognise that Dean Ambrose is something really special (why else would you introduce him?) and I think we all feel the same way. He represents change and a real movement towards a darker edge to storylines and deeper characters, similar to Bray Wyatt recently. My issue is that you’ve debuted him like any other generic monster heel. I like how you described in some detail about his mannerisms and all this good stuff, but at the heart of Dean Ambrose’s character is his ability to really get into the viewer’s head and make us uncomfortable with his words, as well as with his actions, and possibly even further than that – he needs to make an impact against someone far more worthy of his time than Santino. Ambrose is the kind of guy who, contrary to an above reviewer, needs you to take a risk on a big angle from the get-go with him, because that’s what Dean Ambrose stands for. Impact. The guy has the potential to change the entire face of Raw, with his talent and with his character, and that’s why I think a short squash with no promo completely undersells him. It doesn’t help that JR then screams his praise about him being “a force to be reckoned with for years to come” – who HASN’T squashed Santino? :p As I say, apologies for the rant, but I felt this was a wasted opportunity here. I eagerly await his actions next week.

A strong back-and-forth tag team match here, definitely selling the fact that story dictates a Ryder-Ziggler match is almost guaranteed in the near future. I’m not sure how it helps Morrison to be ‘the guy’ who stands in Ryder’s way, but nevertheless I’m liking the storyline and it paints Ryder as the total underdog who Ziggler’s almost scared to face, and it’s great. I hope you keep building this slowly, and we’ll see where it goes from here. R-Truth going crazy and leaving just adds fuel to his insane character, so I look forward to more from him as well. Good stuff.

Okay, so this is your big selling point. Punk/Cena is your money match, and this promo basically lays the kindling to set the feud alight. I think Punk made some cutting points in that Cena supports other men because he wants to piggyback on their popularity, but I also think the remarks, say, about Ryder’s time in ECW, are unfair, because it was only when Ryder started making a name for himself that everyone, Cena included, realised WHY they should be fans. Why would Cena ever ‘sponsor’ a guy on ECW who had no signs of ever being remarkable? What has Punk ever done to help Ryder? Just some questions to think about. Certainly Punk does a good job of turning the tide on Cena and really laying down why Punk doesn’t like him, in addition to why WE shouldn’t like him, but at the same time I was waiting for Cena to come back at him. Cena’s a passionate guy, we know that; he’s a man of principle, and for him to stand there with just the occasional ‘You’re wrong’ sells him short. I also think that him breaking kayfabe/the fourth wall with the ‘five moves of doom’ and ‘heel persona’ remarks got completely passed over. That’s the kind of thing that if someone says, you should develop that. Does the casual fan understand the ‘heel persona’? Do we genuinely boo Cena because he’s NOT a bad guy? Have Cena talk about that, get down deep and complex with the issues between Cena and Punk, even Cena and the WWE, Cena and himself. There’s a lot of ground you can cover with these two guys. Punk latches on to a lot of this stuff, talking about the WWE ‘machine’ but at times he came across as just whining about Cena’s role in the past.

Put simply, I felt we needed more from Cena to push Punk back, because I don’t think this is solely about Punk’s voice, this is about Cena too. Cena’s comebacks were short and lacked vigour, which is why the segment started to flail; the best arguments get heated because they’re back-and-forth, guys throwing genuine barbs at each other and feeding off each other’s aggression… we didn’t get that here, this was just Punk whipping Cena on the mic because he felt pissed off, and I felt like I needed more than that. I felt you needed to up the stakes by making Cena show how much he WANTED this. That’s at the heart of my concern, because I felt there was more to be done here. Every time Cena made a half-hearted statement, Punk shoots him down and starts name-dropping about Cena’s misgivings. Does Cena want to change this? What does he find flawed about Punk? Does he feel bad about what he’s done in the past, or is he indifferent, or worse, ignorant? Nevertheless, a decent ending to the show with Punk being taken away, solidifying the Johnny Ace evil regime and giving Cena a moral dilemma to think about. My main problem was that you advertised a no-holds-barred confrontation between these two guys, and instead you only gave us half the heat I was ready for. Thing is, I’ve seen in a short time that you’re good enough to do this, so I really hope you pick out what YOU think is helpful from that essay and really ignite this feud on next week’s show.

Quick edit: just realised that's the go-home show, but I assume the feud may continue, so yeah, keep in mind if it does.

Overall, I think this was actually a pretty decent show. Your card from top-to-bottom is well-considered, with unique storylines for each division and each area of the card. I think there are, yes, a few issues to be addressed, but you gave us some decent matches to sink our teeth into and there’s no denying there could be something really promising in here. I’d quite like to see less space in the format; it feels like it’s all double-spaced and that means I’m scrolling down when I should be engrossed in the action. I realise I criticised (hopefully constructively :p) at various points through this, but there’s plenty of stuff I didn’t mention because it’s just stuff I assume that good bookers do it – your match psychology, for instance, was strong throughout, as was your eye for description and your intentions for building and telling stories. I definitely think you should look at each character individually and try to find some depth in them to really drive this forward (Cena comes to mind here, maybe Miz a little too), and I await the next episode of Dean Ambrose’s climb up the ladder as well. Coolquip, a pleasure to read the show my man, I hope I’ve said one or two things to inspire you, as well as one or two things for you to work on, and maybe one or two things that I received just how you wanted me to. Best of luck, I can’t wait to see where you take this thing next.

P.s. spotted the review for review thing, don't worry about that, it'll be 2015 by the time I post anything.
 
#46 ·
^ Thank you, Melvis. This has been just the kind of feedback I've been looking for..

- First, regarding the Divas segment. I don't think I got my point across well enough. My point wasn't to feel sympathy toward Fox as much as it was to Kelly and to create the picture that Beth and Natalya don't give a damn if you're a good guy or a bad guy, partner or opponent, if you're a diva, you're a target. What Ive tried to create with Kelly is simply that she is representing ALL the Divas against a force that's much stronger than herself. As such she can't save everyone, but she has to save as many as she can. She can't just rush in, she has to be smart. But, in all honesty I probably could've conveyed that better..

- As for Dean, I do agree that maybe he should have been handled as bigger, but that's sort of his arc right now. Stay tuned..

- Finally, you made some really good points on my final promo. Part of me felt like Punk's words were actually getting to Cena, like he's realizing that perhaps he is the problem and not the answer. But I agree that perhaps it could've been done much better..

Again, I really do appreciate the feedback Melvis. I look forward to giving you a better show during my next go..
 
#47 ·
A Nightmare Review:

The long awaited go home show to NOC is here! Miz and Punk forming an alliance was good to see, Never got into Awesome Truth so Miz joining up with Punk instead may lead to bigger and better things. Should be fun to see if Miz gets involved in the WWE Championship Match at NOC.

Kofi vs McGillicutty was a good, quick paced match. Looks like Otunga & McGillicutty are on the verge of a breakup makes it kinda obvious they won't win at the PPV but hopefully after the break up you push McGillicutty still as he is MUCH better than Otunga ever will be.

Richie Steamboat coming soon? NICE! Really looking forward to seeing what you do with him.

Hmm AW with Swagger? That's different but could be great Swagger needs a mouth piece in real life so this works. Looks like your rebuilding up Swagger which is something he needs, Also good to see A-Ry on TV for a change. Only thing I did not like was him using the Ankle Lock still, Not saying its horrible but maybe you should give him a brand new finisher? Just a suggestion.

Wow Beth & Nattie taking out Alica Fox was a good shocking moment. I thought it was a perfect touch that Kelly kept the Chickbusters from helping, Makes it look like they all fear Beth & Nattie too much to help their friend which in turn helps WOW seem even stronger than they are.

Dean Ambrose debut! It should be fun to see what you do with him considering you can't go by what WWE has done with him on TV. I think you're the first person I saw who has even attempted to bring him in so goodluck with it. I think this is the right path to go with him instead of a big main event angle to debut him in.

Pretty good tag match and a good victory for Ryder & Morrison. Hoping to see Morrison win at NOC (more so because im a big JOMO fan than anything else) and this was a nice way to get some momentum rolling into his big PPV match. Seems like Ryder is being built up here with another win over Ziggler, Don't drop the ball on him like WWE did!

Now onto the segment I've been looking forward to since you announced it the uncensored battle of words between Punk & Cena! This was handled well, My only negative thing to say about it is Cena seemed like an idiot just standing there taking in everything Punk had to say. It just did not seem like something Cena would do at all. Good to see Cena popped him to shut him up though because THAT is something he would do! Punk being taken away in handcuffs to end the show reminded me of when that happened to Stone Cold many years ago but it worked here and the fact Cena was not cuffed further pisses off Punk so that was great.

Overall a pretty good go home show to the PPV, The card looks good with what you announced hopefully a couple more matches get added on Smackdown to fill out the card a little bit more though. Looking forward to Night Of Champions Coolquip! (Y)
 
#48 ·
Sorry I didn't get this review done when I promised. Been ill the past couple days but better late than never, right?

Kicking off with a recap, it's always a good way of getting people into the story. It's not done enough IMO. It didn't drag either which is tough to get right when you're writing them up. Nice work.

Miz & Punk on the same side? It's a really stark character clash and an interesting one at that. Both guys came from very different places and have very different philosophies as to how they got where they are and how they plan to get further (Punk being a 'wrestler' and Miz being a 'superstar'). Interesting to see where that goes.

From the first match, I can immediately tell that you're more of a segment guy than a match guy (which is fine, just like some guys are better wrestlers and some are better talkers) but, for a segment guy, your match endings are very well done. Some of them are longer than some full matches I've read so good work there.

RICHIE STEAMBOAT!! Super talented kid, looking for big things from him!

Mic time for losers after a match? Again, something new. I can't recall ever seeing the losers of a match getting interviewed straight after the match (in recent years anyway). It also does a good job of setting up issues down the line between Otunga & McGillicutty.

I personally think Swagger is super under-rated. His ring work is a lot better than some of the nobodies that they've pushed and I am actually one of the few who enjoyed his World Title reign (at least when he wasn't wrestling to a DQ loss against Big Show). His mic skills are pretty good as well but he just can't get over properly as heel with that lisp so giving him a manager is the right move if you're keeping him heel and AW is a good choice. Having him kill Riley was a nice way of building him as well.

"ARE YOU KIDDING ME?" Classic Miz.

Nice little segment to help get Beth and Natalya over. Best female wrestlers in the world right now IMO.

The card run down is a classic go to move to hype the Pay-Per-View/next show and it always works well because it informs the audience exactly what's happening and why.

Gonna be honest, NoC commercial was the best damn thing about this show. Absolutely loved it.

Dean Ambrose is weird...

Good tag match. Expecting to see Ziggler retain at NoC and go on to face either Ryder or all three men in a four way at the next PPV.

Neat little Smackdown preview.

The only thing I have to say about the Punk-Cena segment is the "should I call you Phil?" comment. The uncensored thing is fine but when you bring up 'real names' you kind of cross the line between this being entertainment and it being 'fake'. I know we all know it's scripted and it's only written out but those small things bug me a lot. I like to keep the wrestling world as just that: a wrestling world. Other than that small thing, the rest of the segment was great. Punk throwing truths at Cena that Cena didn't seem to have many answers to. Fantastic stuff and a great way to set up the WWE Title match.

All in all, NoC Card looks great and you've got storylines already in the works for after NoC which is one thing WWE hardly ever does. It's always good to have a place to go when you're coming off the back of a PPV that isn't 100% new but isn't entirely familiar either. I really like that dynamic. Great work.
 
#49 ·
WWE.COM
ALL WORLD PROMOTIONS PRESENTS….
POST-GAME PRESS CONFERENCE
Swagger is wearing a suit as he approaches a podium. Camera flashes and the occasional cough can be heard. A smile is on his face as he stands in front of a background with his logo patterned all over it. A.W. stands far off with a smile just as wide as Jack’s.
Male Reporter:
Hi, how are you?
Swagger smiles
Swagger:
I’m good.
Male Reporter 1:
You’ve been talked about as being “new’ and “improved”, what exactly does that entail?
Swagger:
As you all know, I’m former ECW Champion and a former World Heavyweight Champion. However for the better part of the last year, I’ve been an afterthought. The reason I’ve been an afterthought is because I’ve lacked direction. Now, I’ve been trying to find that direction through people like Michael Cole and Vickie Guerrero. Now I’ve found somebody who knows just how talented I am and just what a star I can be.
Female Reporter 1:
And what direction is that?
Swagger over-bite smile somehow gets wider
Swagger:
Straight to the top baby!
Male Reporter 2:
Talk about your match tonight with Alex Riley.
Swagger:
What is there to talk about? The guy’s not in my league. Never has been, never will be. I taught him a thing or two about not only wrestling, but respect.
As the next reporter prepares his question, Swagger takes a swig of Aquafina™, Treat your body right.
Male Reporter 3:
Hi Jack, congrats on the win tonight.
Swagger:
Thanks.
Male Reporter 3:
What’s next in the immediate future for the “All-American American”?
Swagger:
There’s this guy who is trying to get a title shot, he has this like, Internet show? Or something? I don’t know, what’s his name?
Male Reporter 3:
Zack Ryder?
Swagger:
Yeah him, he’d better get out of my way because my waist feels pretty cold and I’m looking for gold.
Female Reporter 2:
Obviously you’ve accomplished a lot in your short career already…
Swagger smirks and nods in agreement
Female Reporter 3:
When your career ends what do you want people to remember you as? I mean you’re obviously here to win at least one more championship-
Swagger:
Not one…. Not two… Not three… Not four… Not five… Not six… Not seven…

A shot of A.W. shows him beaming from ear-to-ear
Swagger:
And I truly believe that. When I say that, I’m not just blowing smoke. I truly believe that when I get into that ring there is no one better than me. And when I walk away, I want there to be no question that I was one of the greatest to ever lace up a pair of boots. I’m not here to be a backup, I’m not here to be a star player, I’m here to be THE star player. The Franchise Player.
 
#50 ·
ohhh yeah this was definitely a Cena/Punk promo classic, didn't look at the matches, but that Cena/Punk was very true, Punk's right about Cena being the top dog, i mean i can't disagree with him on that, but this promo proved right, and this could've been uncensored as well, Surely this Cena/Punk rivalry is clearly not over in this BTB, but when Punk said stuff about Zack Ryder and Daniel Bryan, that drawed the line cause look at what Ryder and Bryan did in reality, they both won the titles on the same night, CM Punk was Champion that night too, everyone brought Ryder and Bryan down but when they both became champions and Ryder losing the U.S. Title that brought Ryder into Jobber-material when he faced the likes of Kane, Mark Henry and Among others, Punk is right, every fan doesn't like to see John Cena at the top of the game, they let Cena have the US Title in 2004 after he turned face in 2003, then they put the United States Championship on him, and they give him a chance to become WWE Champion in 2005, how many times have they given Cena opportunity after opportunity more than 100 times, but look at Punk, he's got his 365-day reign in real life, Punk bringing out the past as well shocked me, Daniel did get fired for choking an announcer, not choking Cena but those kicks to Cena, no he didn't get fired for it, he got fired cause of choking, and they did use Zack Ryder a lot when him, Curt Hawkins and Chavo Guerrero joined up with Edge and Vickie Guerrero, him and Curt became Tag Champions in that era, but then when Undertaker broke them apart, Zack Ryder went on his own and joined ECW, then they take him to RAW where he gets Jobbed so many times until he beats Swagger in this BTB, but Cena and Punk that was uncensored attitude stuff at it's finest, and it should've continued to happen, the Cena/Punk rivalry is what we need in your BTB, it still needs to keep going
 
#51 ·
Hey everyone, I'm back to give it another go. Truthfully, I didn't really want to stop before. However, a combination of the holiday, work, and most of all computer problems resulted in my downfall. My computer in particular plagued me for 6 MONTHS~! Alas, however I am back and hope to continue where I left off. I'm still really excited about this and still have some big plans; so I would appreciate any support. My next Smackdown is pretty much done, I just gotta cross some t's and dot some i's (AKA Spell Check)..

Finally, I would like to apologize to Melvis. Melvis gave me one my best feedbacks of my very short btb and was actually motivational to me. Now while it was a tad on the negative side it not only opened my eyes to some of my shortcomings (which I am aware I have) and showed me someone was paying attention. I did not take offense to the feedback and in fact was very happy to have the review as he also gave me some positive feedback which honestly made me feel really good about some of the work I was doing. However, due to my aforementioned problems I was subsequently forced to take a break soon after the review. I was surprised to later find that my name had came up while I was gone and see that Melvis felt guilty for my leaving. Mel, I sincerely apologize for any guilt I may have befallen you for my hiatus and I assure you that your review was not the reason. I hope you continue to read, enjoy, and of course help me fix my shortcomings..

Special Thanks to:
Any of my readers, Melvis, ChainGangRed, jamjam22, and whoever the one guy was who voted me as most underrated booker :D
 
#52 · (Edited)


“IT’S PERSONAL”

SUPER Smackdown is live in Dayton, Ohio with TWO huge main events! Just two days before Night of Champions, all four men in the World Heavyweight Championship Scramble will be in rematches of their Summerslam battles. Who will keep their momentum going into Sunday?

For the past five months, Christian and Randy Orton’s feud has threatened to tear Smackdown apart. At Summerslam, Christian managed to defeat Randy Orton in a No Holds Barred match to retain the World Heavyweight Championship to the surprise of many. Since then Christian has been on a mission to earn back the respect, he feels he’s lost. Thus far, he’s been successful in his venture to win everyone back, with one glaring exception: Randy Orton. Orton still believes that Christian is the same coward and liar that he has been over the past few months. Now the rivalry has reached new levels of hatred and this Tuesday it all comes to a head.

At Summerslam, Mark Henry defeated Sheamus via count-out after “The World’s Strongest Man” drove “The Celtic Warrior” through the barricade. Since then both men have qualified for the World Heavyweight Championship Scramble, and Mark Henry has continued to tear through the Smackdown roster. Can Sheamus somehow slow “The Mastodon’s” momentum?

Over the past three weeks, Justin Gabriel has been on a huge roll. Now just two days before his Intercontinental Championship match with Cody Rhodes, Gabriel will take on Rhodes in tag team action when he teams with Sin Cara to take on Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase. However, Sin Cara has been attacked over the past number of weeks when the lights have gone out after and even during his matches. Can Gabriel and Sin Cara defeat the experienced team of Rhodes and DiBiase? Will the mystery assailant strike again?

Last week, Heath Slater was furious with Smackdown General Manager Theodore Long over the fact that he didn’t have a match on Smackdown. This week, Long has granted Slater’s request by giving him a match with two other men looking for an opportunity: Derrick Bateman and Trent Baretta; Mantastic. Will Mantastic win their debut match? Can Heath Slater find a partner? If so, who will it be?

Finally, after weeks of waiting Damien Sandow will make his WWE debut. It won’t be easy, however, as he takes on the Japanese sensation; Yoshi Tatsu.


Confirmed for Smackdown:

Non-Title
World Heavyweight Champion Christian vs. Randy Orton

Mark Henry vs. Sheamus

Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase vs. Justin Gabriel and Sin Cara

Mantastic vs. Heath Slater and a partner of his choosing

Damien Sandow vs. Yoshi Tatsu​
 
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(Special thanks to ChainGangRed for all graphics)

September 6, 2011
Toledo; Ohio

We start with the usual "THE CHAMP IS HERE" opening but instead of the Green Day theme, we get a recap of last week’s Smackdown.

In the ring, Mark Henry stares across the ring at Randy Orton, who isn’t batting an eye.
Booker:
Lemme’ tell ya’, if there’s one guy dat’ can match da’ viciousness of Mark Henry, its Randy Orton!

Highlights of the match are shown:

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Henry hits the ropes AND USES HIS OVER 400 POUND BODY TO GUILLOTINE ORTON’S HEAD ON THE SECOND ROPE!


- HENRY JUMPS….. AND HITS A BIG SPLASH CRUSHING ORTON!!

HENRY LIFTS ORTON HIGHER IN THE AIR- BUT ORTON SLIPS OUT OF THE BACK AND HITS HIS MODIFIED BACKBREAKER!!

Orton stands up before NAILING HENRY WITH A KNEE DROP TO HIS SKULL! Orton covers!

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No! Henry still kicks out with relative ease!

Orton looks around as if to say, "What do I have to do?"

Orton HITS THE SPIKE DDT!!

ORTON JUMPS FOR THE RKO- BUT HENRY SHOVES HIM OFF!
(The Package goes to a much more grim tone now)​
Henry grabs Orton in a POWERSLAM POSITION! HENRY LIFTS ORTON IN THE AIR…. AND HITS THE WORLD’S STRONGEST SLAM!!! Henry covers!

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After the match, Mark Henry stands up and looks down at Orton as the referee raises his hand in victory.

Booker:
Lemme’ tell ya’ sumtin’, Randy Orton hit Mark Henry with jus’ about evry’thing he had and Mark Henry was still able to just throw Orton off of dat’ RKO!

Striker:
If there was any doubt that Mark Henry was the favorite heading into Night of Champions, he has crushed that doubt here tonight!

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The package changes to later in the night. Where we see the end of the non-title main event between Christian and Sheamus, which ends with Christian rolling up the "Celtic Warrior" with his springboard sunset flip and Sheamus kicking out a split-second too late.
The crowd applauses the effort of both men and Christian celebrates. Christian then turns right into the glare of Sheamus. Sheamus gets in Christian’s face and says, "I’ll see ya’ at Night o’ Champions, fella! And next time I’ll win!" Christian doesn’t bat an eye and responds saying, "Oh yeah? We’ll see about that!" Sheamus then leaves the ring and heads up the ramp frustrated. Christian continues to stare down one of his challengers at Night of Champions and holds his World Heavyweight Championship in the air.

"I HEAR VOICES IN MY HEAD…"

**VOICES**

Booker:
Awwww man! Here we go! We gotta’ get security out here now!

Randy Orton walks out and to say the least he doesn’t look happy. Orton stares at Sheamus who is now on the ramp before heading toward the ring. Christian stands in the center waiting and drops his title. Christian’s body language says, "Bring it on!"

Mathews:
It doesn’t look like these two want to wait until next week!

Striker:
Well Orton can’t be happy with his loss to Mark Henry earlier tonight!

Orton slowly head down the ramp as Sheamus looks on. Suddenly, SHEAMUS IS NAILED FROM BEHIND BY MARK HENRY! Henry then THROWS SHEAMUS RIGHT INTO THE BIG "W" AT THE TOP OF THE RAMP! Christian notices Henry but Orton doesn’t. Before Christian can even say anything, HENRY SPRINTS DOWN THE RAMP AND NAILS ORTON FROM BEHIND! Henry now begins to pound away at Orton and then THROWS ORTON HARD INTO THE STEEL RING STEPS! Orton hits the steps so hard it knocks the top half of its perch. Henry now turns his attention to the man in the ring, the champion Christian. Despite clearly sill being exhausted from the previous match, Christian stands strong in the ring. Mark Henry enters AND CHRISTIAN STARTS TO POUND AWAY AT HENRY! Henry though just shoves Christian off. Christian quickly regains his footing and runs toward Henry- BUT GETS A BIG HEADBUTT! Christian goes down and Henry then gets a full mount AND BEGINS TO HAMMER AWAY AT CHRISTIAN’S SKULL! Security finally hits the scene but is to afraid to enter the ring due to the fact that Henry can seriously hurt Christian. Henry then picks up a nearly unconscious Christian in a powerslam position. HENRY LIFTS CHRISTIAN UP…… AND SLAMS HIM BACK DOWN WITH THE WORLD’S STRONGEST SLAM!!! The crowd boos as Henry then grabs the World Heavyweight Championship that Christian had earlier dispelled. Henry holds it with one arm over his head as the camera then shows Sheamus at the top of the ramp, Orton on the outside, and Christian in the ring; all laid out by Mark Henry. Henry stands in the center of the ring with the title.


"Know Your Enemy" plays to lead us into Smackdown!

Shots are shown of the LIVE Toledo crowd as we hear the announcers lead us into the show.

Mathews:
Welcome ladies and gentlemen to Super Smackdown LIVE! What a show we have for all of you here tonight! Two main events! Two rematches from Summerslam! And two grudge matches!

Striker:
Not to mention all four men involved in those matches will be apart of the World Heavyweight Championship scramble match this Sunday! First, Mark Henry will face off with Sheamus in a battle of the hard-hitting heavyweights.

Booker:
And den’ later tonight, da’ biggest blood feud in the WWE continues when Randy Orton goes one-on-one with the World Heavyweight Champion, Christian!

"IT’S A SHAMEFUL THING…"

**WRITTEN IN MY FACE**

The crowd goes wild for the "Celtic Warrior" Sheamus! Sheamus beats his chest hard and screams as he prepares for battle with the "World’s Strongest Man".

Mathews:
It’s safe to say that there is no love lost between Sheamus and Mark Henry. At Summerslam just four weeks ago the two behemoths faced off in a brutal encounter that ended when Mark Henry drove Sheamus right through the retaining wall.

As Josh speaks we see a replay of the event at Summerslam. Sheamus going through the security wall is shown multiple times.

Back in the ring, Sheamus stares intensely at the titantron, clearly he can’t wait to get his hands on the "World’s Strongest Man".

**SOMEBODY’S GOING TO GET IT**

Massive heat comes down from the rafters for the (literally) biggest heel on Smackdown. As he stands in the entrance way the camera pans up his massive back and out walks Mark Henry. Henry’s face is the same cold scowl it has been for the past several months.
Mathews:
Guys we’ve mentioned it many times over the past few weeks but can you ever recall anyone on as much of a roll as Mark Henry has been on.

Striker:
I don’t think so, Josh. The list of men that Mark Henry has beaten since this roll began reads like a who’s who of the WWE roster. The Big Show, Kane, The Great Khali, and of course last week he not only defeated Randy Orton but took out Sheamus and the World Heavyweight Champion Christian!

Mark Henry slowly climbs up on the ring apron and locks eyes with Sheamus.

Booker:
Awwww mah’ goodness! Dis’ looks like it’s about to be mah’ kind of match!

Mark Henry vs. Sheamus

ENDING:
A hard-hitting big man match here. Sheamus is throwing everything he has at "The World's Strongest Man", but he still can't seem to gain the upper hand. Sheamus is down between the second and third ropes. Mark Henry then hits the opposite ropes and THROWS HIS ENTIRE BODY ONTO THE BACK OF SHEAMUS' NECK! Mark Henry lands outside of the ring as Sheamus falls to the mat, clutching his head. Mark Henry scowls while looking out into the crowd, garnering a lot of heat. Henry slowly re-enters the ring as Sheamus begins to use the ropes for support. Henry gives Sheamus a hard headbutt and then sends him into the opposite ropes. Sheamus comes off the rebound and is knocked down with a reverse elbow from Henry. Henry then drops a BIG elbow across the chest of "The Celtic Warrior" and covers!

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No, Sheamus pops his shoulder up!

Henry drags Sheamus toward the corner and the crowd begins to buzz, obviously remembering what happened with Big Show just two months ago. Henry reaffirms the audience's fearful suspicion as he ascends up to the second rope with his back toward the ring. Henry LEAPS OFF THE ROPES FOR A VADER BOMB- AND SPLATS ON THE MAT HARD! SHEAMUS BARELY AVOIDED CERTAIN DOOM! Sheamus rolled onto the ring apron to dodge the behemoth's splash. Sheamus gets to his feet and waits for his opponent to do the same. Henry slowly stands and SHEAMUS LAUNCHES HIMSELF OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH THE BATTERING RAM SHOULDER BLOCK!! Sheamus drags Henry out of the corner (easier said than done) and covers!

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No! Mark Henry still can kick out with relative ease!

Both men slowly get to their feet and begin to trade blows. Sheamus hits a right, and Henry answers right back. Sheamus and Henry do this two more times before "The Celtic Warrior" nails a very heavy right hand! Henry takes about two steps back before responding with a HEAVIER RIGHT JAB! Sheamus stumbles down to his knee and Henry tries for a big headbutt but the Irishman blocks with his left hand and begins to fight back to his feet with big right jabs to the skull! Sheamus absolutely unloads with punches to the head of "The Mastodon"! Henry is staggered but still won't go down! Sheamus runs off the opposite ropes RIGHT INTO A BIG CLOTHES LINE FROM HENRY!

Henry once again kills any momentum before Sheamus can get it. Mark Henry brings Sheamus to his feet and whips him into the ropes. Sheamus counters on the rebound with kick to the face of a doubled-over Mark Henry. Sheamus the hits the other set of ropes with A WAR SWORD- NO! HENRY NAILS A BIG BOOT RIGHT INTO THE JAW OF SHEAMUS! Sheamus still can't gain a definitive edge over "The World's Strongest Man"! Henry then runs off the ropes, jumps, AND NAILS A GIANT SPLASH ON THE DOWNED SHEAMUS! Cover!

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NO! Sheamus barely kicks out!

Sheamus rolls onto his stomach, trying to use his hands and knees to stand. Henry stands over his fallen opponent and hits a big scissors stomp! Sheamus' back feels the pain of a 400+ pounder crushing his back. Mark Henry paces around the ring and bathes in the heat from the crowd. Sheamus slowly starts to stand again and Henry helps him up by pulling Sheamus to his feet by the head. Henry holds Sheamus' head and screams "Come on then, boy!". Henry then applies a Bearhug! Sheamus winces in pain as Henry lifts him into the air. The referee asks Sheamus if he wants to submit. "The Celtic Warrior" declines but it's clear he's losing oxygen by the second. The crowd begins to clap in unison to will Sheamus to escape. Sheamus begins to shake his fists in the air. Sheamus begins to punch the the back of the super heavyweight. One punch, two punches, three, four and Henry breaks his grip!

Henry stumbles a bit as Sheamus grips his back in pain before running off the ropes and hitting the War Sword, BUT MARK HENRY DOESN'T GO DOWN! Sheamus is shocked as the "World's Strongest Man" is getting spaghetti-legged but still stays upright. Sheamus hits the ropes again and swings a big double-sledge, a second War-Sword! Mark Henry struggles to keep his balance.... but he does! Sheamus' face basically says "Come on!" frustrated. Sheamus hits the ropes at top speed and THROWS HIS WHOLE BODY INTO A GIANT WAR SWORD!! HENRY FINALLY GOES DOWN! The crowd goes wild as Sheamus goes to the ground as well. Sheamus crawls over and covers!

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No! Mark Henry kicks out!

Sheamus lays on the mat for a moment in both frustration and exhaustion. Henry uses the second rope for support. Sheamus gets to his feet and sees this. He pulls Mark Henry's torso up through the the ropes and stares out into the crowd, who buzzes as they know what's coming. Sheamus begins the CHEST THUMPS! 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10! With every fist a loud *slap* emits from Henry's flesh. After ten thumps, Sheamus stops for a moment before taking a deep breath AND STARTING AGAIN! 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10!! Sheamus releases "The World's Strongest Man", who slumps forward. Sheamus walks out on the ring apron and HITS A RUNNING KNEE TO THE SIDE OF MARK HENRY'S SKULL!! Sheamus reenters the ring and covers!

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No! Mark Henry still kicks out!

Sheamus shakes his head in not just frustration but awe that Mark Henry has taken nearly everything he has, and is still going. Sheamus stands in the corner and kicks the now standing "Mastodon" in the gut and sets him up for the High Cross!! The entire crowd stands to see this amazing feat of strength. He lifts... and gets him off the ground a few inches!..... but can't get him up! Mark Henry then backdrops Sheamus out of the powerbomb position. Sheamus stands grabbing his back and Henry sets him up for the World's Strongest Slam! Henry throws Sheamus up... but Sheamus slips out the back! Henry turns around and GETS HIT BY THE IRISH CURSE BACKBREAKER!! The crowd goes nuts as Sheamus hits his signature move. Cover!

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MARK HENRY STILL KICKS OUT! Sheamus' face says, "Enough fucking around". He stands in the corner and beats his chest chanting "BROUGE! BROUGE! BROUGE!" The crowd chants along with the "Celtic Warrior" as Mark Henry slowly lumbers back to his feet. Sheamus' chest is turning redder and redder with each pound of his fists as Henry finally stands. SHEAMUS RUNS WITH THE BROUGE KICK- BUT HENRY CATCHES IT!!! The commentators are shocked. The crowd is shocked. But most of all Sheamus is shocked. Mark Henry slowly (and badass-ly) shakes his head before throwing his leg down and picking him up in front powerslam position! Mark Henry throws Sheamus up AND THIS TIME NAILS THE WORLD'S STRONGEST SLAM!!! Henry hooks the leg!

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Winner: Mark Henry

Striker:
WAAAAAOOOOOOW!

Booker:
Oh mah goodness!!

Mathews:
Mark Henry caught the Brogue Kick! I don’t think I’ve ever seen anybody do that to Sheamus!

Striker:
Every week it’s becoming increasingly clear: NO ONE can stop Mark Henry.

Booker:
I hate ta’ say it… but you might be right Matt.

Mark Henry stands over a broken Sheamus as the referee raises his massive arm into the air in victory. Henry then barks at said referee to "Get me a damn mic!" The official hastily obliges and Mark Henry waits for his ring music to fade. The crowd begins a "You Suck" chant.

Henry:
Fifteen years…

Henry stares off for a moment before continuing

Henry:
Fifteen years I’ve had to put up with the bull…

The crowd continues to boo and chant "You Suck!"

Henry:
Fifteen years I’ve had to watch men smaller and weaker than me go farther…

The chants do not cease, causing Mark Henry to glare angrily out at the crowd

Henry:
Fifteen years I’ve had to listen to you people disrespect me!

The heat increases tenfold as Mark Henry acknowledges his negative reaction for the first time tonight.

Henry:
This Sunday, it all ends.

Henry takes a deep breath before resuming
Henry:
No more of any of you people disrespectin’ me! No more bein’ overlooked! No more taking any crap from anybody! ‘Cause this Sunday, I’m gonna win…. the World Heavyweight Championship.

The heat somehow increases as Henry makes this statement

Henry:
Y’all can go ahead and boo! Go ahead! Because I’m done listenin’ to you! I’ve been listenin’ to y’all for most of my career and it didn’t get me nowhere! Now that I’m finally doin’ things my way… nobody can stop me.

Henry stops to let those last few words sink in

Henry:
The Great Khali… couldn’t stop me. Kane… couldn’t stop me.

Henry actually lets out a bit of chuckle before naming his last victim

Henry:
The Big Show…

Immediately the crowd cheers at Mark Henry mentioning the name of their fallen hero

Henry:
…Damn sho’ couldn’t stop me.

As hard as the WWE Universe was just cheering, they do a complete 180 as Mark Henry finishes his statement.

Henry:
And this Sunday? Last week... I proved Randy Orton can’t stop me. I just proved Sheamus can’t stop me.

Henry stops and smirks (albeit slightly) as he realizes there is still one name left.

Henry:
And as for Christian-

"GO!"

**CLOSE YOUR EYES**

The crowd goes nuts as out walks the World Heavyweight Champion. Christian walks out on the ramp; his belt over his shoulder, a mic in his hand and his signature smirk across his face. In the ring, Mark Henry stares angrily up at the champion on the stage.

Christian:
Oh sorry Mark, am I interrupting?

Mark Henry responds by continuing to stare a hole through the Champion
Christian:
Well, I just couldn’t help but overhear something that you said. Something that made me realize… we both have something in common.

Henry’s face remains unmoved

Christian:
Don’t get me wrong we have a lot more differences than we do similarities. For instance, you’re from Silsbee, Texas and I hail from Toronto, Canada.

Christian begins to pace a bit at the top of the stage

Christian:
I am very handsome and very well-endowed gentleman…

This gets a few cheers from the female portion of the audience and causes "Captain Charisma" to smirk

Christian:
Or so I’ve been told. You, on the other hand, look like a cross between Fat Albert and Aunt Jemima.

The crowd howls with laughter and Henry, of course, does not look amused.

Christian:
And of course the most obvious difference, you are black….. haired and I am blond.

The crowd continues to enjoy Christian’s comedy

Christian:
But despite all our differences, we do have one very big thing in common. We are among the longest tenured superstars here in the WWE.

Christian stops for a moment before resuming

Christian:
And despite that fact, we have been overlooked for the majority of our careers. We both have worked as hard as anybody and despite that we were never given the opportunity to be the World Champion.

Henry looks slightly down in anger

Christian:
Stone Cold, The Rock, Triple H, Brock Lesnar, John Cena… we’ve watched them come and watched them go. All the winners and all the busts. All of our rivals and all of our partners. No matter what we did, no matter how good we were, we were trapped in the middle of the pack.

Henry continues to stare at the mat in anger

Christian:
But despite that all of blood, sweat and tears that have been put into breaking through that glass ceiling have finally started to payoff, because over the past year that ceiling started to crack for both of us. You and I are finally at the top of the mountain where the big boys, where the elite play.

Mark Henry is nearly shaking now in anger now

Christian:
But in that similarity… lies our two biggest differences.

Henry now looks back up the ramp at "Captain Charisma"

Christian:
Y’see I was NEVER supposed to be where I am now. Very few in the WWE ever thought I was "World Championship material". But you… you were supposed to be "the guy". You were the Gold medal weightlifter, you were the 400-pound monster, you were the "World’s Strongest Man"! And yet… you never lived up to the hype.

Mark Henry is fuming now

Christian:
At least not ‘till now. Now you’re finally that killer everybody expected to be, that monster. However, that leads to our second difference between us.

Christian now holds up the World Heavyweight Championship in the air

Christian:
I’ve actually broken through the glass ceiling!

The crowd pops big as the look in Christian’s eyes is now dead serious.

Christian:
I am "the guy"! I am at the top of the mountain! I am… the World Heavyweight Champion!

Christian lowers the title before looking right at Mark Henry

Christian:
And you are not.

The crowd is now really on Christian’s side as Mark Henry is literally shaking in anger.

Christian:
So you wanna know what makes me different from all those guys you’ve beaten Mark? You wanna know why you won’t win the World Heavyweight Championship this Sunday?

Christian is looking as confident as ever as he continues

Christian:
Because just like you, I know what it’s like to fight and claw your way up the top for so long, and now that I’m here… I won’t let ANYONE take it away. So Mark, if it were another match, on another day, with another champion then maybe you finally break the glass ceiling. But it’s not happening this Sunday. It’s not happening in this match. And it’s damn sure not happening against this champion!

Mark Henry looks like he could blow a gasket. The shot is almost symbolic with the Champion Christian looking down at one of his challengers Mark Henry from atop the ramp.

Christian:
And Mark… a piece of advice from Champion to challenger: always watch your back.

Mark Henry turns around RIGHT INTO A BROGUE KICK FROM SHEAMUS!! The crowd goes wild as Sheamus clutches his back in pain but still celebrates having had the last laugh. Sheamus then locks eyes with the World Heavyweight Champion by the stage as his music hits.

Mathews:
A powerful message sent by both Christian and Sheamus to Mark Henry here tonight!

Striker:
Well the World’s Heavyweight Champion isn’t done yet. Still to come, its Christian going one-on-one with his arch nemesis: Randy Orton!

 
**COMMERCIAL**

When we come back we see replays of what just happened.

A "during the break" is shown of Mark Henry walking through the hall. He is holding his head and the angriest of looks is on his face. Everyone, crew and superstar alike, is afraid to make eye contact with the "World’s Strongest Man".

Back at ringside we see the commentators

Booker:
Let me tell ya’ sumtin’ guys, I didn’t wanna mess wit’ Mark Henry b’fo; I sure don’t want to now that he’s angry.

Striker:
One can only wonder how much that anger will play in to this Sunday’s World Heavyweight Championship Scramble match.

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In the ring, Yoshi Tatsu is already waiting for his debuting opponent.

"HALLELUJAH!"

**HALLELUJAH CHORUS**

A light amount of heat comes for Damien Sandow, who walks through the curtain with a robe on. In his hands is a microphone which he holds akin to a way one would hold a wine glass.

Mathews:
And here comes the debuting Damien Sandow, who has vowed of the past few weeks to "enlighten" the WWE Universe.

Striker:
Indeed he has. Damien Sandow is the intellectual savior of the unwashed masses. You know Damien and I have a lot in common-

Mathews:
I don’t doubt that for a second.

Striker:
(Sarcastically)
Ha ha. Damien and I both have interest in educating those less fortunate to have our wealth of knowledge and are constantly undermined by those aforementioned less fortunate.

Booker:
Well I might not be da’ sharpest tool in da’ shed, but I know ‘dis. Talkin’ da’ talk is one thing, but the real question can you walk da’ walk. Damien Sandow’s done a whole lotta’ talkin’ the past few weeks, it’s time to start walkin’!

About halfway down the ramp Sandow’s music stops and he begins to speak into the microphone he brought.

Sandow:
If I may beg your indulgence for one moment…

The crowd begins to boo slightly louder

Sandow:
My name is Damien Sandow… and I am here to save all of you!

Through Sandow’s enormous beard a condescending smirk can be seen

Sandow:
I am here to save you from the objects and persons that poison your mind on not just a daily but an hourly basis.

As Sandow approaches the ring he elects to walk around the squared circle rather than enter

Sandow:
Music…. television…. the Internet…

Sandow says every one of these with a tone of absolute disgust in his voice

Sandow:
What you all call "entertainment", I call malignancy.

Tatsu meanwhile is obviously getting uptight at having to wait for Sandow’s tirade to end tirade to end

Sandow:
And although my opponent does not realize it, he is not only a victim of these unfortunate circumstances but a guilty party.

Tatsu’s expression changes from irritation to confusion

Sandow:
For instance that filth you call theme "music", is nothing more than an obnoxious conglomerate of noises and not the artistry that our ancestors envisioned.

Sandow now stops in front of a young boy in the first row

Sandow:
But you are far from the only offender, for instance…

Sandow turns to the youngster

Sandow:
My dear lad, on your interactive pod do you have any works by Walter Lambe?

The child looks utterly confused

Sandow:
No? How about Oswald von Wolkenstein?

Still the boy has no clue what Sandow is talking about

Sandow:
I’d bet you don’t even have anything by Jan Simonides Montanus?

Sandow says this as if everyone has the music of the 16th century composer on hand. Of course, the kid doesn’t and Sandow begins to shake his head in utter disappointment.

Sandow:
Tch, tch, tch…

The referee comes over and now tells Sandow to get in the ring

Sandow:
Mr. Official, please do not interrupt my lecture.

Sandow now goes back to the young man

Sandow:
I’ll bet you listen to today’s so-called artists like "Little Wayne" or Justin Bieber?

The kid promptly nods and laughs causing Sandow to shake his head again

Sandow:
Tragic.

Sandow lowers his head for a moment before resuming and (finally) walking up the ring steps and on to the apron.

Sandow:
But fear not, ladies and gentlemen for I am here to free you from the chains of incompetence that bind you and your young. And take pride, Mr. Tatsu; for tonight you become the first in a very long line of martyrs in my crusade for enlightenment.

His long sermon finally over, Sandow disrobes revealing pink trunks and purple knee pads.

Damien Sandow vs. Yoshi Tatsu

Tatsu, obviously fed up with Sandow's cockiness immediately charges "The Intellectual Savior of the Unwashed Masses" in the opposite corner. Before Tatsu can even get a shot in, Sandow slips the top half of his body between the ropes. The ref steps between Tatsu and attempts to pull him back as Sandow demands for the official to "Please, do your job!". Finally, the obviously frustrated Yoshi concedes to the middle of the ring. Sandow and Tatsu circle each other in the center of the ring. Yoshi again begins a flurry toward his opponent causing Sandow to retreat to the ropes again. Damien once more demands that the referee keep him protected while in the ropes. The ref again keeps Tatsu away from Sandow. No sooner does Damien Sandow stick his head back out does Tatsu immediately charge the "Savior". Sandow panics and for the third time he hides between the ropes. Before the official can intervene, Yoshi stops, puts his hands on his hips, and looks out into the crowd in total frustration. Sandow uses this opportunity to catch Tatsu by surprise with hard knee to the gut!

The crowd boos the dirty (yet clever) tactic uproariously. Sandow underhooks one of Tatsu's arms and BEGINS TO THROW VICIOUS KNEES RIGHT INTO YOSHI'S SKULL! After a good half dozen or so strikes, Sandow releases his opponent who crawls toward the corner for solace. He doesn't find any as Sandow grabs the international superstar in a full nelson and begins to SLAM HIS HEAD REPEATEDLY INTO THE SECOND TURNBUCKLE!! The crowd boos as Sandow has a crazed look in his eyes. The ref has to physically pull Damien away from Tatsu.

Sandow calms down a tad, his hair still a bit of a mess and pulls Tatsu toward the center of the ring. Sandow then hits a flawless side russian legsweep, floating back up to his feet in one beautiful motion. Sandow the twirls his arm in the air and HITS THE CUBITO AUQUET!! Tatsu is about done, but Sandow isn't. He pulls Yoshi back up to his feet and HITS THE ENLIGHTMENT!!! Sandow covers via putting his chin on his fist with a smile on his face.

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Winner: Damien Sandow

Sandow stands after the match and takes a bow.

Striker:
Gentlemen, I believe we may have just witnessed history.

Booker:
Let me tell ya’ sumtin’, dat’ Damien Sandow is dirty. You see what he did ta’ Yoshi Tatsu?

As Booker speaks replays are shown of Sandow’s beat down of Yoshi Tatsu

Striker:
You may call it dirty Booker, but I call it brilliant!

Mathews:
Call it what you will but one thing is for certain, Damien Sandow has arrived on Smackdown!

After the replays, Sandow’s celebration resumes via a cartwheel and a million dollar smile from the "Enlightened One".

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We cut backstage where standing by himself holding a microphone is Randy Orton. The crowd goes wild at the sight of the immensely popular former World Champion. Orton is not looking into the camera, but instead his eyes are focused down at the ground. When he does roll his eyes up to the camera one can see why he is called "The Viper".

Orton:
Christian. I didn't come here to earn anybody's respect. Y'see I earned respect when I became the youngest World Heavyweight Champion in history.

Orton stares hard into the camera

Orton:
And I won it by pinning my opponent, so I don't need to prove anything to anybody. You meanwhile, seem to be a man trying to clear your name. You don't want respect… you want forgiveness. You want pity. You want everyone to forget how you won the World Heavyweight Championship.

Orton now steps closer to the camera, as if speaking directly to Christian face-to-face.

Orton:
You might have everyone else fooled, but you haven't fooled me. When I said last week.... that I don't see "Captain Charisma", that all I see is the same whining, crying little b----, I meant that there never was a "Captain Charisma". All of your career, you've been the same guy. Bi---ing whenever things haven’t gone your way for the past 15 years. And now you want respect?

A very mixed reaction to Orton's statement

Orton:
You don't have my pity. You don't have my forgiveness. And you damn sure... don't have my respect. Tonight, I'm going to hurt you and I'm going to expose you for the fraud you are as a superstar, and Sunday I'm going to expose for the fraud you are as a champion-

Off-screen a slam of a door is heard and a loud commotion causes the camera to turn and see Wade Barrett berating Teddy Long outside his office

Long:
L- listen playa'... I can't do it. It's already set in stone.

Barrett begins to bark right in Teddy's ears causing him to flinch

Barrett:
You can't? You CAN'T?! You can and you will! And if you don't...

Wade steps closer.

Barrett:
It's your ass Long.

Teddy looks concerned as Barrett storms up the hallway toward the camera. Barrett is so mad he almost bumps in to Orton. Orton looks both menacing and slightly puzzled as he locks eyes with Barrett. Barrett looks concerned for a moment before grinning cockily and walking off, Orton watching him the whole way.

**COMMERCIAL**

A shot of every championship is shown as the recognizable voices of many WWE Superstars are heard.

Cena: I will never forget it....

Orton: I will never forget......

Christian: I will never forget.....

Triple H: I will never forget.......

Sheamus: I will neva' forget.......

Now shots of each man winning their first World title is shown accompinied by their voice

Orton: It was in Toronto; Canada

Sheamus: San Antonio; Texas

Christian: Tampa; Florida

Triple H: Ames; Iowa

Mysterio: Chicago; Illinois

Miz: Orlando; Florida

Swagger: Las Vegas; Nevada

Cena: Los Angeles; California

Orton: I became the youngest World Champion in history.

Sheamus: I shocked tha' world.

Mysterio: I proved dreams do come true.

Miz: I proved I wasn't just a reality star.

Triple H: I became The Game!

Cena: I ended a historic title reign.

Now a close up of every superstar is shown

Triple: It was the night I became....

Miz: The night I became....

Mysterio: The night I became....

Sheamus: Tha' night I became....

Swagger: I became.....

Orton: I became.......

Cena: ....A champion.


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"WOAH-OH!"

**SMOKE & MIRRORS**

Some big heat emits from the crowd as out come the Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes with his "pupil" and partner for tonight, Ted DiBiase.

Mathews:
This Sunday, Cody Rhodes will defend his Intercontinental Championship against Justin Gabriel. Tonight, Cody Rhodes will team with Ted DiBiase to take on the high flying team of Justin Gabriel and Sin Cara!

Striker:
And let us not forget that Ted DiBiase has taken on the Intercontinental Champion as a "life coach" in an attempt to get his career back on track.

While Ted stands in the ring, Cody stands in the corner and raises his title in the air.

**BLACK AND WHITE**

The crowd cheers for the fast rising superstar from South Africa, Justin Gabriel. Gabriel enthusiastically raises his arms in the air as Cody looks on disdainfully.

Booker:
Lemme’ tell ya’ sumtin’, dis’ kid Gabriel is quickly rising up Booka’ T’s Fave Five™!

Mathews:
And he might win the Intercontinental Championship this Sunday; I’d imagine he’d skyrocket up the list then Booker.

Booker:
Oh no doubt, Josh. No doubt.

Striker:
While it is true that Justin Gabriel’s momentum has been incredible of late, let’s not forget that not only is Cody Rhodes the Intercontinental Champion but he is a second generation superstar. Cody Rhodes was bred for greatness.

Gabriel stops at the end of the ramp and locks eyes with Rhodes.

**ANCIENT SPIRIT**

The lights change color and the cheers as the masked superstar enters the arena. Sin Cara points left and then right before-

THE LIGHTS GO OUT AGAIN!!

For the fourth time in as many weeks the arena goes black when Sin Cara is present. When they come back on, we see a familiar sight: Sin Cara laid out! Only this time there is what appears to be a lead pipe left behind from the attack! Gabriel sprints up the ramp to check on his fellow comrade. He looks around for the assailant but alas can find no one. As paramedics check on the luchadore only one thing is clear: Sin Cara will not be able to compete tonight. Rhodes and DiBiase begin to chuckle in the ring. Evidently they interpret this differently: they now have a 2-on-1 handicap match against the number one contender for the Intercontinental Championship this Sunday!

Justin Gabriel vs. Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes

ENDING:
The heels use the numbers game to dominate Gabriel for the majority of the match. Cody Rhodes directs traffic for the majority of the match. The Intercontinental Champion drags his number one contender to the corner and tags out to DiBiase. Before Rhodes exits to the apron he holds Gabriel's arms behind his back that allows DiBiase to kick Gabriel in the gut. Ted then picks Justin up and hits a scoop slam. Ted immediately follows up with a falling fist drop. DiBiase covers!

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2....

No, Gabriel kicks out!

DiBiase stays focused as Rhodes yells out from the ring apron "Come on, Ted! Stay on him!". DiBiase pulls Gabriel up to his feet and knees him right in the gut. Gabriel doubles over and DiBiase hooks him up and hits a vertical suplex. DiBiase floats over into the cover!

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2.......

 
No, Gabriel kicks out again!

Ted looks a bit frustrated with the South African's tenacity. Cody continues to bark order's at Ted, "C'mon! Stay aggressive!". DiBiase whips Gabriel into the ropes and bends down for a backdrop... but gets kicked right in the face. Justin hits the ropes, but DiBiase follows and rebounds as well. Gabriel turns AND GETS HIS HEAD TAKEN OFF BY A GIANT CLOTHESLINE BY DIBIASE! Gabriel flips head-over-heels as he is wiped out by the rebound clothesline. DiBiase checks his nose for blood after Gabriel's hard kick. Cody demands a tag and the slightly groggy Ted DiBiase obliges.

As soon as Cody enters the ring he pounces on Gabriel and begins to rain down fists on Justin from the full mount. The ref manages to pry Rhodes off his opponent. Rhodes raises his arm and cockily smirks as John Cone checks on Justin Gabriel.
Rhodes than throws Gabriel into the corner and begins to throw hard elbows into the side of Justin's skull! The referee once more has to step in for a moment to stop the Intercontinental Champion's assault. After the temporary delay, Rhodes stays on the attack by grabbing Gabriel's arm and pulling him back into the clothesline.... but Gabriel counters with A HUGE FLOAT-OVER DDT!! The crowd jumps out of their seats as the young exciting superstar gets his biggest piece of offense in the match.

The WWE Universe begins to clap in unison in an effort to give Gabriel some much needed momentum. Both men get to their feet at about the same time. Gabriel gives Rhodes a hard right kick to the leg, followed by a solid left kick to the midsection and FINISHED WITH A JUMPING SPINNING SAVATE KICK! Rhodes immediately gets to his feet and blindly runs toward Gabriel who knocks Cody down with a short-arm clothesline. Justin then runs up to the second rope as Cody again quickly stands only to see GABRIEL COMING OFF THE TOP WITH W BIG MISSLE DROPKICK!! Gabriel covers!

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2........

 
3-No! Gabriel nearly pinned the champion!

The crowd lets out a loud gasp at the near upset as DiBiase clearly thought that may have been it as well. Gabriel stands (with help of the ropes) and Rhodes staggers to his feet. Gabriel springboards off the ropes and HITS AN RVD SAVATE KICK! Gabriel immediately goes back to the side of the ring AND SPRINGBOARDS BACKWARD OFF THE TOP ROPE.... BUT DIBIASE PULLS THE ROPE AND KNOCKS GABRIEL DOWN!! Gabriel lands in a heap and Rhodes scurries over to tag his "pupil".

DiBiase enters the ring and awaits the slowly rising number one contender. DiBiase hoists Gabriel up on his shoulders from behind AND HITS A BIG ELECTRIC CHAIR DROP! DiBiase places his forearm over Justin and covers!

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2.......

 
No! Gabriel still gets his shoulder up!

DiBiase gets in the ref's face but it was only two. Ted then pulls Gabriel to his feet, places him up on his shoulders, AND HITS A FIREMAN'S CARRY GUTBUSTER! DiBiase hooks the leg!

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2......

 
3-No! Ted still can't put Justin away!

Now a somewhat recovered Cody begins arguing with the referee from the ring apron, himself. Justin begins to stumble up to his feet, so DiBiase hits the ropes AND HITS A KNEE STRIKE.... NO! GABRIEL CATCHES HIM WITH A HUGE BLUE THUNDER DRIVER!! Cover!

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2.......

 
3-No! Gabriel nearly caught DiBiase right there!

Rhodes begins to verbally undress DiBiase from the apron and demands a tag. Ted is still down and as is Gabriel, who is using the corner to stand. DiBiase stands and turns toward Cody who continues to scream for a tag. DiBiase turns his head and( perhaps in an attempt to prove Rhodes wrong) refuses to tag. Ted charges Gabriel in the corner, WHO COUNTERS WITH A HEADSCISSORS! Flustered, Ted quickly stands and charges the faster superstar with a clothesline but, Gabriel ducks, Ted turns around AND GETS HIS HEAD KICKED IN WITH A BIG ENZUIGURI!! DiBiase goes down and Gabriel covers!

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2........

 
3- No! Ted barely kicks out!

Gabriel stays on the attack, pulling DiBiase to his feet and sending him into the ropes. Justin bends down for the rebound... AND GETS DDT'D RIGHT ON HIS HEAD BY TED DIBIASE! Both men lay on the mat as Cody continues to beg for a tag. Ted stands as Cody holds his hand out. DiBiase sees this and shouts back, "I can handle this!".

Ted goes to the still downed Gabriel, who does a beautiful handstand headscissors to send DiBiase flying into the corner! Justin follows up with a beautiful monkey flip, sending Ted flying into the middle of the ring! As DiBiase began to stand Gabriel springboards off the top rope WITH A MOONSAULT... But DiBiase steps back. Fortunately, Gabriel lands on his feet. Unfortunately, Ted hooks him up for Dream Street! But, Gabriel arm drags him out! DiBiase runs at Gabriel AND GETS CAUGHT WITH A HURRICANRANA!

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2......

 
DiBiase counters with a pin of his own!

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2.......

 
No!

 
Both men roll backwards up to their feet. Gabriel charges AND GETS CAUGHT WITH A BIG SITOUT SPINEBUSTER! Pin!

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2.......

 
3-No!

Ted stands and measures Gabriel for Dream Street. As he waits near the corner for Gabriel to stand, Cody blind tags in! Cody enters and yells at Ted to get out. Ted asks why Cody would tag in when he was about to win. The ref is now demanding that Ted exit the ring and DiBiase obliges. Cody then grabs Gabriel from behind, setting up for Cross Rhodes! CODY SPINS...BUT GABRIEL COUNTERS BY GRABBING THE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION AROUND THE WAIST AND RUNNING HIM RIGHT INTO DIBIASE ON THE APRON! Ted goes down and Gabriel rolls Cody back into a pinning predicament!

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3!

 
Winner: Justin Gabriel

Gabriel rolls out of the ring holding his ribs, where the referee raises his hand in victory. Meanwhile, Cody sits in the ring, frozen with a look of shock, awe, and mostly anger on his face. He glares outside at the now-recovered Ted DiBiase who can’t even bare to look him in the eye. He then turns his attention to Gabriel, who smirks and spreads his hands across his waist in the universal sign of "I’m coming for your title". Cody then runs his hand slowly down his face as he realizes that if what just happened to him happens at Night of Champions Sunday; he will lose his championship.

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Backstage, Scott Stanford smiles and stares into the camera.

Stanford:
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time…

A very pale and (still) very sweaty Irishman walks on-screen.

Stanford:
Sheamus!

The crowd pops for the "Celtic Warrior"

Stanford:
Shemaus, tonight you came just short of defeating Mark Henry. How does this play into the Championship Scramble this Sunday?

Sheamus is breathing heavy as Stanford waits for his response

Sheamus:
You’re right, Scott. Mark Henry was ta’ better man at ta’ end of ta’ match, but I stood tall afterward, fella’. And that’s what matters at ta’ end of ta’ day in the Championship Scramble. Y’see, this Sunday one pin-fall doesn’t end ta’ match; it’s whoever stands tall in the end, just like I did tonight, fella. This Sunday, when the dust clears and the bodies lie on the ground, one man shall stand as ta’ champion… and mark my words, that man will be m-

MARK HENRY NAILS SHEAMUS IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD!
Henry came out of nowhere! Stanford runs for his life as Mark screams at Sheamus, "You wanna hit me from behind?! Huh?!" Mark Henry then drags Sheamus up by the head and continues his tirade. "You ain’t talkin’ trash now are ya’, boy?!" Mark Henry then
THROWS SHEAMUS THROUGH THE INTERVIEW SET!


Paramedics immediately hit the scene to check on Sheamus. Mark Henry looks down at the remains of the set and the unconscious body of Sheamus for a moment before slowly walking away.

**COMMERCIAL**

When we come back we are shown replays of what just happened before the break. We are then shown the announce table where Josh Mathews.

Mathews:
Right now, we’re being told that while Sheamus was hurt during the attack; he may still be able to compete in the World Heavyweight Championship Scramble match this Sunday. Please continue to check wwe.com for more updates.

Booker:
An’ let me jus’ say sumtin’, Josh. I think dat’ Teddy Long is a great GM, and all, but he needs to take control of ‘dis here situation. I mean we got guys bein’ takin’ out during their entrances and now bein’ thrown through sets.

"I’M JUST ONE MAAAAAAAN…."

**ONE MAN BAND**

The very obnoxious theme song of the equally obnoxious Heath Slater hits to the heat of the crowd. Slater walks out with shades and a vest on playing an air guitar and comes down to the ring.

Striker:
Last week, Heath Slater was charged with the task of finding a tag team partner to face the up-and-coming tag team of Mantastic, Trent Barreta and Derrick Bateman. Who did Heath Slater find?

Booker:
I saw Heath Slater talkin’ to some of da’ boys in da’ back and it seemed ta’ me like he couldn’t get any of dem’ ta’ be his partner.

Mathews:
Why do you think that is, Booker?

Booker:
Well y’know Josh, it’s like I said last week; somethin’ about dis’ guy jus’ rubs a lot of people da’ wrong way.

Mathews:
I can’t imagine what that is.

Slater enters the ring and demands a mic

Slater:
Who’s ready for the ONE MAN ROCK BAND, BAYYYBAYYYY!!

This does little win the crowd over

Slater:
Now last week, Teddy Long told me I had ta’ find myself a partner to take on those two stiffs, Derrick Bateman and Trent Barreta. Within minutes my phone was blown up with superstars begging to team up with the "One Man Band"! Guys like John Cena, Randy Orton, and The Rock are just some of the names of people who wanted to be half of the greatest tag team of all time!

The crowd boos the obvious bullshit spewing from Slater’s mouth

Slater:
But with all due respect to those guys, I decided to take a young up-and-coming rookie under my wing. Ladies and gentleman my partner, right here from the great town of Dayton, Ohio….. STEVE WILSON!!!

Slater points to the ramp, but no music plays. Instead, out walks a bean pole of a man who looks to weigh about 100lbs. soaking wet. He has no music and somehow less charisma. Slater nods his head as if to say, "Yeah! That’s my partner!"

Striker:
I have to say I applaud Heath Slater, out of all the WWE superstars he could’ve selected as his partner he chooses a young man from right here in Dayton so he has a chance to live his dream.

Mathews:
Is that how you see it? Because I’m thinking that Slater couldn’t find a partner and the last second found this guy.

Slater puts his arm around the clearly uncomfortable ham-and-egger

Slater:
This is my partner…
Slater puts the mic up to his partner’s mouth but pulls it away before he can answer

Slater:
..Scott Wilson!

Wilson taps on Slater’s shoulder and timidly whispers something in his ear

Slater:
What’s that?

Wilson whispers again

Slater:
Ya’ sure? ‘Cause I could’ve sworn it was Scott.

Wilson nervously shakes his head

Slater:
Um… my partner Steve Wilson!

Wilson raises his arms in the air to the response from the crickets in attendance.

Slater:
Let’s get it, Stan!

Steve doesn’t even bother to correct him this time, Slater slaps him on the back to pump him up but instead Steve cringes.

"1, 2, 3, 4!"

**GASOLINE UPCHARGE**

The crowd pops for the increasingly popular team of Mantastic. Both men run out on stage and get the crowd fired up, before their music cuts off and they begin their shtick on the microphones they happened to bring out as the walk down the ramp.

Bateman:
Hey look Trent, the "One Man Band" got a new member.

Barreta:
Huh? How ‘bout that?

Bateman:
What instrument do you think he plays? The clarinet?

Barreta:
The saxophone?

Bateman:
The xylophone?

Slater jumps in

Slater:
He don’t play no instruments?!

Bateman looks at his partner, puzzled.

Bateman:
What do suppose he does then?

Barreta:
Maybe, he’s their vocalist.

Bateman:
Or a backup dancer.

Baretta:
Or maybe-

Slater:
Shut up! He ain’t even in the band!

Now both partners seemed confused and stop at the bottom of the ramp.

Bateman:
So…. is he your roadie?

Barreta:
Or your bodyguard?

Bateman:
Or your…

Bateman and Baretta then exchange looks of utter disgust

Baretta and Bateman (simultaneously):
GROUPIE?!?!

The crowd and 2/3rds of the announce team howl with laughter as Slater throws a temper tantrum in the ring.

Slater:
No, I’ll tell ya’ who he is! He’s the guy who about to help me kick both your butts!

Steve nods and holds his hand up for a high five. Slater obliges… after which Wilson grabs his hand in pain. Both Barreta and Bateman smirk.

Bateman:
But how do you guys plan on defeating the most stunning…

Baretta:
Most cunning…

Bateman:
Most deadly…

Baretta:
Most studly…

Bateman:
Tag team in this or any other world! We are the ultimate combination of twisted steel…

Baretta:
…and Sex Appeal!

Bateman:
We are….

Both Derrick and Trent strike their poses before speaking into their mics

Bateman and Barreta:
MANTASTIC!!!

Suddenly a
GIANT DISPLAY OF FLAMING PYRO goes off behind the aforementioned tag team as they mention their name in unison. The scene is so awesome and yet so cheesy that one cannot help but cheer (well except for Slater). The image of Bateman and Baretta posing in front of the raging inferno behind them could be featured on any action movie poster from the 1990’s.
Mantastic vs. Heath Slater and Steve Wilson

ENDING:
Basically a glorified squash match (and not a very long one). Highlights include Slater and Wilson both being on the outside of the ring, on opposite sides. Bateman and Baretta both hit opposite ropes and criss-cross before BATEMAN HITS A SUICIDE DIVE ON WILSON AND BARETTA HITS A FLYING BODY PRESS OVER THE TOP ROPE ONTO SLATER! Later, Bateman hits a big back suplex on Slater right by his corner. Bateman then tags to Baretta who hits a SLINGSHOT ELBOW! Baretta then immediately tags out to Bateman who hits A SLINGSHOT LEGDROP! Bateman then in turn tags in Baretta who completes the combo by going up to the top rope AND HITTING A FLYING ELBOW DROP! Baretta poses before making a cover!

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2…………..

 
No, Slater kicks out!

Baretta goes to lift up Slater but SLATER HITS A BIG ENZUIGURI! Slater collapses to the mat and both men begin to crawl toward their partners. The crowd claps for Baretta to make the tag and HE DOES! Bateman runs in and goes to cut off Slater before stopping dead in his tracks. Slater turns and looks at his partner and suddenly both Derrick and Heath realize who Slater’s partner is. Steve Wilson nervously reaches his hand out and Bateman steps back as if to say, "Go ahead, tag him in." Slater thinks about it for a moment but reluctantly tags in Wilson. Steve slowly gets in the ring as Bateman is beaming. They begin to circle when Bateman suggests a test of strength. Wilson begins to oblige when BATEMAN LAYS HIM OUT WITH A DROPKICK! The crowd cheers as Derrick continues to smile. Bateman then pulls the jobber up to his feet, hooks him up, AND HITS A BRAINBUSTER!! It’s over.

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3!

Winners: Mantastic

Bateman and Baretta begin to celebrate as Slater buries his face in his palm. We see replays of the finish and when we come back Mantastic continues to celebrate up the ramp as Slater screams from the ring that "This is not over!"

**COMMERCIAL**

When we come back we are shown a promo from ealier today. Michael "P.S" Hayes stands in between Tyson Kidd and Curt Hawkins.

Hayes:
Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Michael "P.S" Hayes. I am in the business of choosing winners and everybody business is good.

Both Hawkins and Kidd smirk

Hayes:
You see these two men at my sides… they are winners. But not only that they are very special winners. To my right is Tyson Kidd, the final graduate of the famed Hart Dungeon. And let me tell ya’ brother, they did save the best for last. The "Crown Prince" of the Hart Legacy; Tyson has every gift a man can be given and a little bit more. However, now that he has been given Michael "P.S" Hayes; brother, not even the sky is the limit.

Kidd nods in approval of everything that Hayes has said.

Hayes:
And on my left, is Curt Hawkins. Hailing from the king’s city of Queens, Curt Hawkins was made for the big time, the bright lights, and of course, the beautiful women. 6-foot-2 ,225 pounds, and b-b-b-bad to the bone. Don’t look at him twice because he sure ain’t nice. And with the man born and raised on Badstreet U.S.A., he’s about to get a whole lot badder.

Like Kidd, Hawkins nods his head

Hayes:
Y’see these men may not look familiar to you people, because unlike most of you people these men are winners. Whether it’s gold around their wrists or gold around their waists, these men were born to win. Unlike… the Usos who were born to lose. Y’see, Jimmy and Jey were born in to a family of losers. I knew most of their clan and I can tell you boys; your daddy was a loser, your uncles were losers, your cousins were losers and hell, even your granddaddys were losers. But don’t worry boys… at least your carrying on the family tradition. History is filled with winners and losers, it gives the world balance. And like or not, Jimmy and Jey y’all are both losers, so you might as well get used to it.

Both Kidd and Hawkins have a slight chuckle

Hayes:
Right here is where we set our flag, because it has been a looooong time coming. In fact, it is the second coming. Because Friday Night Smackdown, is now… Freebird Country.

Hayes now steps and looks right into the camera

Hayes:
And we don’t have much room for losers.

The three man stable walks off-screen.

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The camera then cuts to a backstage hall where Christian walks backstage with the title around his waist. The normally animated Christian has his eyes darted forward with a look of pure determination on his face.

Mathews:
Christian faces off with his arch-rival Randy Orton, up next!

**COMMERCIAL**

We come back from the break to ringside.

"I HEAR VOICES IN MY HEAD…"

**VOICES**

The crowd gives perhaps the biggest pop of the night to the "Apex Predator". Orton slowly walks out on stage as Lillian Garcia announces his name.

Mathews:
On May first of this year, Christian won the World Heavyweight Championship for the first time in his fifteen year career. Just five days later, Randy Orton defeated Christian to take the World Heavyweight Championship. That was the genesis for this blood feud.

Striker:
Over the past few months the World Heavyweight Championship picture has been dominated by these two men. Randy Orton seemed to have the advantage until Summerslam last month, where Christian pinned Randy Orton in the middle of the ring.

Booker:
Tonight fo’ Randy Orton it’s all about revenge.

Orton stands in the center of the ring and stares up the ramp, awaiting his "prey".

"GO!"

**CLOSE YOUR EYES**

The crowd gives an almost equal reaction for the World Heavyweight Champion, Christian. Unlike his first appearance, Christian is dead serious as he locks eyes with Orton.

Mathews:
That look in the eyes of Christian says it all, it’s not about the title tonight. Tonight, it’s about pride.

Christian stays at the top of the ramp and lays the World Heavyweight Title on the stag and removes his shirt. Christian keeps his eyes locked with Orton before… SPRINTING DOWN TO THE RING!

Non-Title
Christian vs. Randy Orton

Christian immediately takes Orton down with a double leg and begins to wail away on Randy! Orton then turns the tables, ends up on top and begins to pound away at Christian! The crowd is going nuts as the feud between these two has reached it's absolute boiling point. The ref tries to separate the hated rivals to no avail. Christian is able to push Orton off with his legs and Christian rolls back to his feet. Christian slaps Orton right in the face to the "ooohs" of the crowd. Randy rubs his jaw in sheer anger and Christian screams, "Who's the bitch now?!". Orton responds by punching Christian right in the jaw. Orton follows up with two more stiff rights, before Christian comes back with yet another open hand slap. "Captain Charisma" and "The Viper" trade blows in the center of the ring as the crowd in Dayton continues to be raucous. Orton stops the exchange by kneeing Christian in the gut, sending him toward the ramp-side of the ring.

Orton goes to follow up, but Christian grabs him by the trunks and pulls Randy through the ropes and to the outside. Orton lands with a hard thud and Christian pulls himself up using the ropes as Orton begins to stand on the outside. Christian sees this and springboards off the ropes WITH A TRIANGLE PLANCHA TO THE OUTSIDE..... BUT ORTON PULLS THE CAMERA MAN IN THE WAY!

Christian and the camera man land in a heap as the arena gasps. Orton grabs the back of his head and shakes cobwebs as replays are shown of Christian's wipeout. When the replays cease, Christian is slowly getting to his feet, where Orton grabs him before he can fully recover and.... throws him shoulder-first into the ring steps! Christian grips his shoulder in pain and leans back against the steps.

Mathews:
Can Christian get back into this match?

**COMMERCIAL**

The match resumes with Orton in control of the match stomping on every exposed limb of Christian. Orton covers!

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No, Christian pops the shoulder up.

Orton immediately grabs Christian in a side headlock. The crowd tries to applaud Christian out of the hold. Christian begins to stand while Orton still keeps his side headlock. Christian begins to pull and reach for the ropes. Randy tries to hold Christian back but to no avail as... Christian reaches the ropes. Orton releases the hold and back off as Christian leans against the ropes. Orton goes to pick up where he left off... but Christian drops toe holds him into the second rope. Christian then stands right on Orton's neck with a Decapitator! The ref begins a count and Christian releases at five. Christian then leaps over the top rope to the outside and slaps Randy Orton right in the face again! Randy stumbles toward the center of the ring as Christian heads up to the steps and to the top rope. Orton staggers to his feet, turns, AND IS CAUGHT WITH A FLYING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! Cover!

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2....

 
No, Orton kicks out.

Christian pulls Orton up and Irish whips him into the opposite ropes... but Orton reverses and sends Christian into the ropes. Randy bends down and is kicked in the face. Orton stumbles back into the ropes and Christian hits the ropes again... AND IS BACKDROPPED OVER
THE TOP ROPE BY RANDY ORTON!

Randy slowly exits the ring, as Christian crawls up to the table. Orton slams Christian's head off the announce table! Christian stumbles toward the steps and Orton bounces his head off of those too! Christian crawls toward the barricade in order to create some space between himself and "The Viper". Orton slowly follows, obviously getting some sick pleasure at watching Christian in pain. As Christian approaches the crowd barrier, Orton looks up and gets an idea in his head. Randy pulls Christian up and HITS A BACK SUPLEX...... RIGHT INTO THE BARRICADE!!

The crowd can't believe it as the World Heavyweight Champion collapses to the ground in pain. Orton rolls into and out of the ring to break the count. As he does this, numerous replays are shown. Randy then pulls "Captain Charisma" up to his feet and drags him toward the ring. Christian is clearly out on his feet as Orton rolls him under the ropes. Orton them grabs his head, and drags him out with his legs hanging off the apron! Randy is setting Christian up for a Spike DDT off the ring apron! The crowd begins to buzz as Orton is about to drive Christian's head into the concrete. Christian begins to stir and realizes what position he's in. "Captain Charisma" begins to desperately hammer away at the ribs of Orton. Christian works his way back toward the ring and grabs the bottom rope escape Orton's hold. Christian pulls himself up to his feet on the ring apron. Orton follows and gets up on the ring apron and begins to pound away at Christian. Orton grabs Christian AND SETS HIM UP FOR AN RKO ON THE RING APRON.... BUT CHRISTIAN SHOVES ORTON INTO THE RING POST! Christian then grabs Orton by the head and HITS A DDT ONTO THE RING APRON!!

The crowd goes nuts as Orton rolls onto the floor. Both men lay motionless as the crowd continues to go crazy.

Mathews:
What more can these two do to each other?!

**COMMERCIAL**

We come back and both men are trading blows in the center of the ring. Both Orton and Christian are spaghetti-legged as they exchange punches. Instead of then usual "boo" and "yay" the crowd gives a mixed reaction for each blow depending on who they are cheering for. Christian throws a hard right and Orton begins to stagger. Randy regains his bearings and throws stiff jab of his own. Christian responds with yet another open hand slap! This enrages Orton who answers with a BIG uppercut! Christian staggers to the corner where Orton whips him into the other corner. Randy follows in... but Christian moves, Orton hits the turnbuckles and is nailed with the Pendulum Kick!

Orton stumbles back and Christian slips through the ropes and heads up to the top. Orton turns and Christian prepares to leap... but Orton quickly runs and pulls the top rope, crotching Christian on the turnbuckle. "The Viper" shakes cobwebs before heading up to the top rope and punching Christian in the face. Orton the hooks Christian up... AND HITS A SUPERPLEX!! Both men writhe in pain on the mat but Orton crawls over and cover!

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3-No! Christian still kicks out!

Orton shakes his head as he slowly gets to his feet. He places his foot on Christian's head before... stomping right on his face! Christian grabs his nose in pain, but Orton throws his hands out of the way, hits the ropes and hits a big knee drop! Cover!

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3-No! Christian still has enough in his to kick out!

Orton is clearly getting very frustrated by the tenacity of the World Champion. Randy puts Christian in and lifts him over his shoulder... but Christian slips out the back and catches Orton with a backslide!

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3-No! Orton just kicks out!

Both men quickly get to his feet and Orton dropkicks Christian back down. Orton takes a moment as he was nearly pinned a second ago. Randy then pulls Christian up and hits a vertical suplex. Orton floats over into the cover!

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No! Christian gets his shoulder up!

Orton glares at the ref before getting to his feet. Christian begins to stand and Orton grabs him for a back suplex... but Christian back rolls off and lands on his feet. Christian then hits an Edge-o-matic! Christian pulls Orton leg up to cover!

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3-No! Orton barely kicks out!

Christian takes a moment to recover and whips the now standing Randy Orton into the ropes and catches him
with a big spinebuster with a pin!

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3-No! Orton still gets his shoulder up!

Christian smacks the mat and screams "Come on!". Christian then pulls Orton up to his feet and grabs him by his head. Christian pulls Randy to the corner and stands on the second turnbuckle. Christian LEAPS FOR A TORNADO DDT.... But Orton throws him off! Christian lands on his feet and runs at Orton WHO CATCHES HIM WITH HIS HEADLOCK BACKBREAKER!! Cover!

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3-No! Christian kicks out yet again!

Randy Orton looks like he's going to blow a gasket. He gets up and stares the ref down. Christian slowly stands using the ropes and Orton comes up from behind WITH THE OLYMPIC SLAM- But Christian lands on his feet and hooks Randy's arms, LOOKING FOR THE KILLSWITCH! Christian turns Orton- but Randy counters by turning Christian and GRABBING CHRISTIAN FOR THE RKO- NO! CHRISTIAN SHOVES ORTON OFF! Orton stops before he hits the ropes and turns around. Christian RUNS AT ORTON FOR A SPEAR- NO! Orton tosses Christian through the ropes and keeps a hold of his head! RANDY ORTON HITS THE SPIKE DDT!! The crowd goes nuts as Orton hooks the leg!

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3-No! Christian somehow kicked out!

Even some of the Orton fans are cheering for Christian's sheer will power and refusal to lose to his biggest rival. Orton refuses to believe it and begins to get in the referee's face. He then turns and sees Christian beginning to stand using the ropes. Orton stares "Captain Charisma" down as he struggles to get to his feet. Christian then SPITS IN ORTON'S FACE! The scene is shades of Money in the Bank a few months ago and Randy freezes as if taking a second to process what just happened. He then grabs Christian by wrist and pulls him in for a lariat- BUT CHRISTIAN DUCKS UNDERNEATH AND HITS A HUGE REVERSE DDT!! Orton's anger got the better of him. Christian hooks the leg!

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3-No! Orton refuses to stay down!

Christian looks around as if to say, "What the fuck do I have to do?!" The crowd at this point is in an absolute frenzy as despite the fact that these two men have a World Heavyweight Championship match this Sunday, they are beating the shit out of each other. This is just about the title tonight, this is a matter of pride. Christian stands and slowly heads toward the corner and to the top rope. When Christian gets there, he smacks his chest for all his peeps before JUMPING OFF WITH A DIVING HEADBUTT- RIGHT INTO THE RKO!!!

The roof comes off the place in Dayton as Orton caught Christian of out the air with his finishing maneuver! Both men lay on the mat for a moment and Orton slowly begins to crawl and drapes his arm over Christian!

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3---NO!!!

 
 
CHRISTIAN KICKED OUT!! THE CROWD GOES SOMEHOW LOSES THEIR MIND EVEN MORE!

Orton sits up and grabs his head in sheer disbelief. It's clear without words what is going through Orton's head. Numerous replays are shown of the RKO and the subsequent kick out. Randy still remains sitting as Christian stays dormant. Orton finally stands and begins to slowly pace before noticing something out of the corner of his eye: Christian is slowly crawling toward the corner. Randy slithers up to Christian as he crawls toward the corner like a zombie without it's legs and gets an idea in his head. Randy walks back up to the opposite side of the ring and the entire crowd stands, knowing what's coming next. Christian begins to stir AND ORTON RUNS IN FOR THE PUNT... AND IS SPEARED OUT OF HIS BOOTS BY CHRISTIAN!!! Immediate cover!

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3-NO! ORTON KICKS OUT AT THE LAST POSSIBLE SECOND!

Christian lays on the mat as the crowd goes begins a "This is awesome!" chant. Once more, many replays are shown of the finisher counter. Christian gets to his knees and stares at Randy Orton with a look of pure hatred on his face. Christian begins to clap and the crowd joins in as the World Heavyweight Champion prepares for the Killswitch. Orton begins to stir when...

**SOMEBODY'S GOING TO GET IT**

The crowd boos heavily as Mark Henry walks out onto the stage. Christian stares up the ramp as Henry slowly walks down to the ring. Clearly, the "World's Strongest Man" hasn't forgotten about earlier tonight. Christian and Mark Henry continue to lock eyes before Christian turns around AND IS NAILED WITH A SECOND RKO!!! Orton hooks the leg!

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3!!

Winner: Randy Orton

Orton’s music plays and the crowd actually boos as the match ends due to interference. Randy lays on the mat for a moment as Henry temporarily stops. Replays are shown of the many highlights and when we come back Orton is beginning to recover and is holding his head. Mark Henry is slowly heading up the steps and into the ring. Henry and Orton lock eyes and have a tense stare down. Henry then looks past Orton to the still downed Christian. Randy realizes what Mark Henry wants and begins to ponder. Mark Henry steps forward right next to Randy Orton and tells him, without words: "Unless you want an ass-whoopin’, get the fuck out of my way.". Orton looks at Christian, sighs and exits the ring!

The crowd boos big time and Henry slightly smirks as Orton heads up the ramp. Henry then looks down and sees Christian crawling up his leg and gripping his singlet. Christian looks up at Orton with a look of disgust and then up at the massive Mark Henry. Christian then slaps Mark Henry right across the face! He knows that if he’s going down, by God he’s going down fightin’. Mark Henry is furious as he picks the Champion up AND HITS A GIANT WORLD’S STRONGEST SLAM!

Orton pauses and can’t even look at the titantron as he hears the brutal slam. Medics and security run past the still not moving Orton as the rush toward the ring. No one is willing to enter the ring for both Christian’s and their own safety. Orton sighs again and continues his venture back up the ramp. Henry then pulls a very hurt Christian up and NAILS ANOTHER BIG WORLD’S STRONGEST SLAM!!

This causes Randy Orton to stop once more, this time at the top of the ramp. Orton turns around and stares down the ramp at Mark Henry and Christian. Dayton begins to chant "Randy! Randy!" in a desperate attempt to convince Orton to help Christian. Randy is clearly wrestling with himself on whether to help his hated rival or do what’s best for himself and stay fresh for this Sunday. Orton finally….. turns around at and heads to the back!

The heat is enourmous as Mark Henry DEADLIFTS CHRISTIAN UP AND SLAMS HIM BACK DOWN WITH A THIRD WORLD’S STRONGEST SLAM!!! Mark Henry stands over the broken body of the champion and raises his arm in the air as the show goes…

Off…

The…

Air.

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