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Calum Presents: WWE 2009 - The Fear That's In Your Eyes

WrestleMania XXV

WWE Championship – Triple H © def. Randy Orton
World Heavyweight Championship – John Cena def. Edge © & The Big Show
The Streak – The Undertaker def. Shawn Michaels
Extreme Rules Match – Matt Hardy def. Jeff Hardy
WWE Intercontinental Championship – Rey Mysterio def. John Bradshaw Layfield ©
Handicap Elimination Match – Chris Jericho def. Ricky Steamboat, Jimmy Snuka & Roddy Piper
Money In The Bank – CM Punk def. Christian, Finlay, Kane, Kofi Kingston, Mark Henry, MVP & Shelton Benjamin
Interbrand Tag Team Match – The Colons def. The Miz & John Morrison

LINK TO ROSTERS
 
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Re: C3K Presents: WWE 2009 - The Fear That's In Your Eyes

JAM’s Review
I wasn’t really fond of when Bret came back and had a feud with McMahon back in 2009. However, I know that you’ll use him in a different way and for the better, I might add. Brian Kendrick is absolute gold here. Mentioning that HBK trained him was a really good line as it gives Kendrick a purpose to be out there, well done. Big fan of The Hart Dynasty as a team so I was happy that they made their debut the way they did. I do think that there would’ve been a better way to have them debut but this wasn’t bad. Tag team division main eventing Smackdown!? BAH GAWD~! First you make your divas division bearable and now you’re giving prestige back to the tag team division, this is great!

Isaac Yankem!? Wow. Taking it old school are we? Not sure what to make of Eve being all googly-eyed over Khali. Just get rid of him, he’s horrible. But anyway, Kane/Edge match at the Bash should be a good one. The promo from Edge kind of made him sound heel, he’s face isn’t he? Unless I missed something. But anyway, I guess the Kane/Edge feud should be pretty much filler but can serve a purpose on an SD-only PPV.

Cryme Tyme in a video package? Always brilliant. DAT POSTER DOE~!

Kaval and Daniel Bryan, what a team. Surprised you had Kaval take the reigns here, definitely thought that Bryan would lead the way, promo-wise. But anyway, two solid teams going at each other once again with a tag team match main eventing Smackdown, that’s gotta be a record these days. Helms and Benjamin going for that long aye, I guess this was the match you were talking about. Both guys are well-versed in the ring and I can’t wait to see what else you conjure up between the two. Make it have meaning though, I’m not sure I like the “spirit of competition” storyline for these two.

Typical promo by Cena here. I already have a prediction of what he’ll talk about with Teddy Long, but I’ll leave it for now until we find out. Hardy has been a really character and I just love seeing him develop. Not a lot of character development on this episode it seems but it’ll suffice.

Mercury was always going to job to Morrison. I think a better opponent could’ve been used here. Someone making their debut or bringing back someone who’ll stay would’ve been good. But having Layla hand Ziggler a piece of paper has me intrigued. You know what you’re doing here, I just hope it pays off.

Fast-forward to the main event! Winning the tag titles in their debut is awesome! Big fan of these guys and I think you did good by giving them the titles after the way they debuted.. Maybe you could keep Bret Hart around to manage them for a bit instead of having him face off with HBK on RAW. But I’m pretty interested to see what goes down there. Very good ending to the show.

Overall, there were some errors in coding but I don’t think people really mind that. Not only in coding, but also in grammar but like you said, you powered through to get this episode up. A lot of good things to like on this episode of Smackdown with the prestige of the tag division slowly coming back being the best thing about this episode. I do think you need to add a little more heat in your World Title feud but that was done on this episode as well with John Cena being attacked backstage. Plus, we don’t know who did it, good cliffhanger on that one. Also, I appreciate JAMMY FINO! World Champion material imo. The new GOLDEN BOY~! But anyway, enjoyed this episode, onto the next (Y)
 
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Re: C3K Presents: WWE 2009 - The Fear That's In Your Eyes

Raw to be up late next week.
July 06 Newswire

- Already the build has begun for Summerslam, with video packages hyping the event starting extremely early. Some angles for the event of the summer have had their seeds planted, we can only assume that John Cena will be included in a big main event match, after being laid out backstage, rumour is that it wasn’t Matt Hardy and the man who done it will face Cena at Summerslam. Rumours are running rampant about who the man, or women, could be.

- This is a busy month for the WWE, with the build to Summerslam starting, Vengeance and The Bash will be used as starting points for many angles. The WWE have Vengeance and The Bash in close proximity to each other, which will put a heavy strain on WWE creative writing the show. Vince McMahon apparently isn’t pleased with having two Pay-Per-Views in a month, but they knew this would happen when they changed to single branded PPV’s.

- Raw this week will air from San Diego, California where Rey Mysterio will take on WWE Champion, Randy Orton for the right to call himself champion.

Shawn Michaels vs. The Miz II
Just announced on wwe.com, Shawn Michaels will take on his rival, The Miz in a very personal match which stems from Michaels’ being injured at the hands of The Awesome One. Michaels managed to defeat The Miz at Fully Loaded, despite the fact that The Miz had Shawn down for a three count, but the referee was knocked out, allowing Shawn to recover and get the win.

- Shortly after Friday Night SmackDown concluded, the WWE announced a new web show, which will air the hour before WWE shows Raw and SmackDown. It will not air before Superstars. It will be a way of building up to the show, and can be watched on wwe.com or can be seen streamed on youtube. There will be two hosts, Josh Matthews and a new host who WWE have recently signed known as Renee Paquette, who will be called Renee Young on the show.

- On Saturday, the Raw cameras caught up with rising star, TJ Perkins after he defeated Chris Masters at a Raw House Show.

Josh Matthews: TJ, congratulations on defeating Chris Masters here tonight, but commiserations on coming up short in the Battle Royal on Raw last Monday. Can we get your thoughts on Rey Mysterio facing Randy Orton for the WWE Championship and what’s next for you?

TJ Perkins – Y’know, I came so close to becoming the number one contender. But am I bitter? No way. Rey Mysterio is a worthy number one contender, and if there’s anyone that I want to lose to, it’d be him. Rey’s been my idol since I broke into this business, and as you probably know, I base my offense on what he does.

TJ pauses.

TJ Perkins – While I would’ve liked to face Randy Orton, I can’t complain – I’ve had a great start to my career here, and I have no doubts I’ll get a WWE Championship match later my career. Rey will give Randy a run for his money, that’s for sure, and hell – Rey might even win the championship, we all know how he overcomes the odds.

Josh nods.

TJ Perkins – What’s next for TJ Perkins? I really don’t know man, but what I do know is that I’ll head out there each and every week and put on a show for the fans. I’ll get a championship match soon enough, but for now I’m content with wowing the crowd with my moves, and having fun in that ring.

Josh Matthews – Thank you for your time.

TJ pats Josh on the shoulder and walks away, winking at the camera.

- Bret Hart was well received backstage at SmackDown, being introduced to the new stars in the WWE and having lengthy conversations with the likes of Chris Jericho and Edge. He received quite possibly the biggest pop of the year so far when he walked out at the start of the show, and people were apparently very impressed with The Brian Kendrick’s showing in the opening promo, where he held his own on the microphone. He and Ezekiel Jackson lost the WWE Tag Team Championships to the debutting Hart Dynasty, and they’ll probably have a rematch before Kendrick gets a push up the card.

Trish Stratus Signs For Summerslam
In huge news, arguably the greatest WWE Diva of all time, will be at Summerslam, we don’t know her role just yet but rumour is that she’ll either face Beth Phoenix or the current Women’s Champion, Maryse.

- Tickets for WWE Summerslam went on sale after SmackDown went off the air, and already the tickets are selling out quickly! You can get tickets from various places, and you better be quick as it won’t be long before they sell out completely.

In a locker room, a sweaty and exhausted Gregory Helms sits, rubbing his fore head.

Gregory Helms – A few minutes ago I lost my match against Shelton Benjamin. But he knows I was this close to defeatin’ him, he took me to my limit, and I took him to his, and in the end he got that bit of luck that would decide the match. He took full advantage and put me down, but I’m not gonna’ lie down and take that. Shelton knows me, he’s from South Carolina, I’m from North, and I want him one on one again.

Helms rubs his head.

Gregory Helms – So what d’ya say, Shelton? Do you want to prove what happened a couple of minutes ago wasn’t a fluke? If you do, meet me in the ring next week on SmackDown, because I know I can beat you, and more importantly, you know I can beat you.
WWE Preview
~ Hosted by Renee Young ~
Renee Young – “Welcome to the show where we build to the biggest show on Monday nights. And tonight is a very special show! My name’s Renee Young, my co-host Josh Matthews isn’t here for the first show because of a cold, but I don’t believe that for a second.”

Renee Young - “Regardless, we have a show for you later tonight, and let me tell you, it’s going to be huge. Jerry Lawler announced this Raw as a Super card of sorts, and he’s put together a very strong line up. Tonight, you’ll witness the return of The Hitman, Bret Hart to Monday Night Raw. And we have heard that he will call out Shawn Michaels, we can only expect fireworks when these two go face to face in the ring and I for one, cannot wait to see one of my childhood hero’s back on Raw.”

Renee Young - "As well as a big return from the legendary Bret Hart, there will be a WWE Championship match when Rey Mysterio takes on the champion, Randy Orton. The Viper has been on a tear as of late, striking fear into the hearts of anybody and everybody he crossed paths with. Rey will need all his strength, and will need all of the fans behind him if he wants to defeat The Viper. And I can only hope, that I don’t get asked to interview Orton because frankly, between you and me, I’m not his biggest fan."

Renee Young - “Also, tonight, The Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels faces The Miz, who by the way, welcomed me very kindly to the WWE family by loudly telling me he was going to not only defeat Michaels, but he would destroy him. Bold words from The Miz, and this may be the best time for this match for him, as Shawn Michaels will have to contend with the distraction of facing Bret Hart in the centre of the ring.”

Renee Young - “The big matches just keep on coming, as a huge triple threat tag team match has been announced as The Colons, will take on The Legacy, taking on MVP and Mr. Kennedy to determine who will face The Monarchy, the World Tag Team Champions at Vengeance. MVP and Mr. Kennedy have some issues to work out though if they want to take on The Monarchy as it was MVP who eliminated Ken Kennedy in the Battle Royal.”

Renee Young - “Sheamus will take part in his second match of his short WWE career, last week he faced off against Jammy Fino, who in total opposite to The Miz, welcomed me by calling me “bro”, fist bumping me and invited me to play a game of basketball with him. Regardless, Sheamus will face some tougher competition tonight as he takes on Chris Masters. Also, we have yet to hear Sheamus’ answer to William Regal’s offer to join The Monarchy, he has until the end of tonights show to make his decision, one has to wonder the consequences if he denies, and also what would happen to the rest of the WWE if he agrees."

Renee Young - “Jack Swagger will be in action as he takes on Jimmy Wang, but his mind will be else where as he has a revenge driven CM Punk to watch out for. We saw Jack Swagger attempt to break the ankle of Punk last week on Raw, stopping him from cashing in his Money in the Bank briefcase and quite possibly becoming the WWE Champion. We will see Punk tonight, and if gets his hands on Swagger we’ll need every member of the roster to break these two up.”

Renee Young - “Finally, another championship will be on the line as Maryse defends her Undisputed Women’s Championship against the scary, Katie Lea. These two went head to head at Fully Loaded where Maryse cheated to win, but tonight, all eyes will be on the match as we could see the championship change hands."

Renee Young - “That’s all from me. I’m Renee Young, don’t forget to tune into Raw tonight, and also tune in on Friday when we preview SmackDown, and hopefully my co-host Josh Matthews will show his face. Until then, good bye."
 
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Re: C3K Presents: WWE 2009 - The Fear That's In Your Eyes

Monday Night Raw
Revolution
San Diego, California - July 06​

The broadcast begins with a recap of last week, beginning with the twenty man battle royal which Rey Mysterio won. And ends with highlights of Randy Orton versus William Regal which ends with the WWE Champion having his hand raised.​

Michael Cole – Welcome ladies and gentleman to Monday Night Raw! My name is Michael Cole, alongside me, my partner The Hardcore Legend, Mick Foley! Mick.

Mick Foley – It feels amazing to be here tonight, Michael, Raw Revolution!

Michael Cole – Indeed, tonight ladies and gentleman you will witness pay-per-view quality matches, including Shawn Michaels versus The Miz and Rey Mysterio versus Randy Orton in a WWE Championship match

Mick Foley - Rey Mysterio thought tooth and nail to get his chance tonight, in his home town, right here, in San Diego, California.

Michael Cole - I have no doubt that Rey Mysterio will relish the pressure of competing in front of his home town fans, but perhaps just as big if not bigger – is the return of Bret The Hitman Hart.

Mick Foley - After all these years, Bret Hart, in a WWE ring? I can’t wait.

***BOOYAKA 619*** plays and is greeted by a massive pop which nearly takes the roof off the arena. The Master of the 619, the number one contender for the WWE Championship, Rey Mysterio walks onto the stage, smiling with his purple mask on. He walks to either side of the stage before making his way down to the ring. He climbs into the ring and is handed a microphone by a stage hand and he stands in the centre of the ring.

Rey Mysterio – Y’know, I just want to say – it feels GREAT to be back in SAN DIEGO!

Cheap pop there.

Rey Mysterio – It means a lot to me, to have an opportunity at my first WWE Championship, in my home town. But the last month or two, haven’t been all that great to me.

Rey looks down the ground.

Rey Mysterio: At Judgment Day... I lost the Intercontinental Championship. At Fully Loaded... I failed to retain it. But as much as I loved the Intercontinental Championship, t’night is about the WWE Championship.

Strong pop.

Rey Mysterio – Last week was the start of a whole new chapter in the career of Rey Mysterio. I’m puttin’ the last couple of months behind me, an’ lookin’ forward.

Mysterio nods at the pop.

Rey Mysterio – Y’see, last week... I fought with all my heart to win that battle royal. An’ I know that I’ll need all my heart t’night to beat Randy Orton-

Massive heat which interrupts Rey.

Rey Mysterio – I’ll need all my heart but, I’ll also need all of you. An’ I know you won’t let me down, you’ve all been behind me my entire career, and t’night – I dedicate my WWE Championship win to each and every single one of you.

Huge pop.

Rey Mysterio – I knew if I won last week, I’d get the shot in San Diego, in front of all of you, but also, I’d get my shot in front of my family, my wife and my kids.

Rey smiles as he points at ringside and we see his family who smile at their father/husband.

Rey Mysterio – With all of you behind me – I have no doubt by the end of the night, I will be the WWE Champion.

***VOICES*** blares over the PA system which results in boos almost instantly, as the WWE Champion, Randy Orton walks onto the stage. Wearing a Legacy tee and the WWE Title over his shoulder, he walks down the ramp, not taking his eyes of his opponent later tonight. Orton picks up a microphone from the steel steps and makes his way into the ring.

Randy Orton – Rey, you seem awfully confident that you will be WWE Champion by the end of the night.

Randy studies Rey’s face as he says “yeah, that’s right”.

Randy Orton – But the problem is Rey, these people... they can’t help you. They can chant and they can cheer, but when you step in the ring with me... they won’t matter.

Orton looks sideways out to the crowd as they boo.

Randy Orton – If were you... I wouldn’t be so confident. Over the past few months, I’ve destroyed and put Triple H, Ric Flair and The Undertaker out of action.

Huge heat at that.

Randy Orton – What makes you THINK I won’t do the same to you? What makes you think that you’ll be the one that ends my WWE Championship reign?

It’s a rhetorical question as Orton continues to speak.

Randy Orton – Once you’re in the ring, the fans won’t be able to help you, you’ll be locked in a ring with the most dangerous Superstar in the WWE. They won’t be able to help you, and your family won’t be able to help you. And as you and everyone else knows... I have no issue with bringing family’s into matters.

Rey’s staring up at Orton as he glances at his family.

Rey Mysterio – William Regal already brought my family into an issue which was strictly between he and I. An’ if you think I’ll let you do the same... that’ not gonna’ happen. I’ll give my life before anyone like you hurt them.

Orton looks down at Rey.

Rey Mysterio – You need to stop lookin’ past me at my family, because your WWE Championship is on the line later, and I plan on takin’ it from you.

Mysterio and Orton stare at each other for a moment.

Randy Orton – You may think that my championship is in danger, but you are just a name on a list. Another name that tried and FAILED to defeat me for this.

Orton glances at the title on his shoulder.

Randy Orton – And once I do defeat you... your kids and wife... will have to sit and watch as I PUNT you in the SKULL!

Massive heat from the crowd.

Suddenly, Mysterio shoves Randy directly in the chest, forcing him back into the ropes! The crowd respond with a pop at the bravery shown by Rey. Orton bounces back off the ropes, going for a clothesline but Rey ducks it, Randy stops in his tracks and turns around into a drop kick to the knee! Orton drops down to his knee, but Mysterio bounces off the ropes and connects with another drop kick, this time to the face of the WWE Champion! The crowd are on their feet as Rey measures the champion, Orton staggers to his feet and turns around, Rey sprints forward and connects with a Tilt-A-Whirl Headscissors, propelling Orton onto the second rope! Mysterio looks around the arena, dials it up and bounces off the ropes before going for the 619 but Orton ducks and slides out of the ring!


The crowd respond with a massive amount of heat while Orton reaches into the ring and grabs his championship, he backs up the ramp, clutching it to his chest. The Master of the 619 meanwhile stands in the centre of the ring, making the universal title motion across his stomach! Rey then climbs onto the turnbuckle, looks at Orton before raising his hands in the air to a solid pop.

- Commercial Break –

Raw returns from the break and we are backstage where MVP is standing in front of the camera, with Mr. Kennedy staring at the side of his head, chewing his gum.

Mr. Kennedy – So, uh, you wanna’, oh I dunno’... explain why you screwed me over las’ week?

MVP turns to Kennedy.

MVP – Screwed you over? How in the world, did I screw you over? Seriously, answer me that, man.

Mr. Kennedy – We had a plan, get rid of everyone else and it would come down to us to. What happened? You conveniently forget and flipped me over the top rope!

Kennedy continues to chew his gum.

MVP – I saw an opportunity. An’ I nearly went on to win the damn thing.

Mr. Kennedy – But ya’ didn’t did ya’? No. But if you had followed the plan, it would’ve been you or me facin’ Orton for the title, not Mysterio.

MVP rolls his eyes.

MVP – Y’know, I’d be willin’ to bet that you’d have done the same thing if you were in my position.

Mr. Kennedy – No way. I’m a team player, unlike some people around here. But if you wanna’ make it right, then you get your mind straight, and actually listen to Ric Flair, and be a team player in our match later.

Kennedy continues to stare at MVP.

MVP – Can you stop that?

Mr. Kennedy – What?

MVP – Chewing your damn gum like that. But y’know what, for Ric Flair – we’ll win our match an’ face Monarchy at Vengeance.

Kennedy nods.

Mr. Kennedy – Good. But I’m still not happy about what you did las’ week.

MVP shrugs and walks by Kennedy.

MVP - Deal with it.

Kennedy turns and watches MVP leave.

Mr. Kennedy - Deal with it?!

Kennedy follows MVP out, where we can only assume they’ll still be arguing.

Inside the arena, ***GET DOWN ON YOUR KNEES*** plays and is greeted by boos as Jack Swagger walks onto the stage. The All American wears his usual singlet and walks down the ramp, grinning, he stops at the bottom and does a couple of push-ups. Swagger climbs into the ring and stands across from his opponent, Jimmy Wang.


Michael Cole – If you missed last week, you missed Jack Swagger stopping CM Punk from becoming WWE Champion, by cutting him off before he managed to cash in his briefcase.

Mick Foley – When Punk’s music hit, I truly thought we would get a new WWE Champion by the end of the night, but it wasn’t to be. Instead, the show went off the air with the screams of CM Punk echoing throughout the arena.

Michael Cole – It was a despicable thing by Swagger, first he stops Punk from winning the WWE Championship and then tries to break his ankle with The Patriot Lock.

Jack Swagger vs. Jimmy Wang

This match doesn’t last long, Swagger dominates Wang throughout, bullying him around the ring and running through his arsenal. Wang sells like a champ though, making the crowd take notice of the severe bumps he’s taking. Eventually, the bout comes to an end with Swagger locking Jimmy in The Patriot Lock and he taps out almost instantly!

Jack Swagger def. Jimmy Wang (2.45)

The referee rings for the bell, but Swagger doesn’t seem to be letting go off Wang’s ankle! The crowd react with a massive amount of boos as the referee continues to pry Swagger off of Wang but he’s got too good of a grip.

Michael Cole – Someone stop him! He’s going to break the ankle!

A gasp rings around the arena, as Swagger sets himself, and then wrenches the ankle one more time – and lets go, but it’s evident that the ankle is broken! Wang clutches his ankle, almost crying with the pain as Swagger stands in the centre of the ring, above him, the referee checks on Wang and calls to the back, calling for medical help. The crowd shit on Swagger so much but he just soaks in the boos and grins.

***THISFIREBURNS*** A massive pop comes as CM Punk rushes out onto the stage. He stands on the top of the ramp, staring at Swagger wide-eyed. Swagger stares back, and we hear Punk shouting “is that what you were gonna’ do to me, huh?” and then Punk makes a beeline for the ring! He slides in and takes Swagger down to the ground!


Michael Cole – Punk and Swagger! There going at it right here, right now!

Mick Foley - Punk has waited a week to get his hands on Swagger and this is the moment right here!

Punk pounds on Swagger’s head with multiple shots to the head, but Swagger manages to wriggle out from underneath The Straight-Edge Superstar, and rolls out of the ring! But Punk isn’t done, instead of letting the confines of the ring hold him, he rolls out after Swagger, but Jack is one step ahead, turns around and kicks the ankle that he targeted last week! It doesn’t stop Punk for long though, he sells it for a moment while Swagger jumps the barricade and runs to the backstage area through the fans! Punk follows him after a couple of seconds and he disappears backstage.

Michael Cole – It’s been a fiery start to Raw so far, but we have to take a commercial break, we’ll keep you updated on the status of Punk and Swagger when we return.

- Commercial Break -

Raw returns and it’s all kicking off as we’re backstage, CM Punk is racing through the backstage area, obviously searching for Swagger. He bursts into the male locker room where JTG, Shad, Carlito, Primo and TJ Perkins are standing.

CM Punk – DID SWAGGER COME IN HERE?!

Carlito – Uh, no.

Punk sighs heavily and walks away, slamming the door behind him and walking down the corridor with a purpose.

Sweeping view the Aloha Stadium, basking in sunlight.

We now cut to a beach setting where JTG and Shad are walking down the beach, both dressed in brightly coloured shorts.

Shad: Yo J’ – check out the honey’s around here.

JTG: Man I love Hawaii – j’yeah!

Shad stops in his tracks.

Shad: Hold up, man. Weren’t we supposed to be somewhere?

J’ puts his fingers to his chin, thinking it over, before SmackDown Divas Tiffany and Kelly Kelly walk by in bikini’s. Cryme Tyme’s mouth actually drop at the sight.

JTG: Uh, I... I... don’t think so man.

Shad: Nah man, I definitely think we forgot somethin’.

JTG: Oh man, check this guy out.

Shad: Hold up – isn’t that? Aw man. That’s what we forgot.

The camera turns around to see none other than Vince McMahon, strutting up the beach towards the duo. He looks extremely angry, which clashes with the comical element of Vince wearing a full suit on a hot beach.

Vince begins shouting at Cryme Tyme as he walks up the beach.

Vince McMahon: YOU TWO DAMN CRIMINALS. I’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR YOU TWO EVERYWHERE!

Vince continues walking, eventually reaching them, the duo hang their heads in shame.

Vince McMahon: Who the hell do you think you are?!

Shad: Mister-

Vince McMahon: SHADUP! Now go, the Aloha Stadium, move it or YOUR FIRRRREEDDDDD!

Cryme Tyme turn on their heels and run up the beach, they start going in slow motion, like the people on Baywatch would. Vince shakes his head and then turns to face the camera. The two Divas appear on the side of the smiling Vince.

Vince McMahon: SummerSlam – the best ending you can think of.

The camera moves up, away from Vince and we are eventually in the sky, where we see The Aloha Stadium again.

Narrator: WWE SummerSlam – a four hour extravaganza. The Summer comes to an end with SummerSlam!


Michael Cole – That’s right folks, Summerslam is on the horizon and will be held at the beautiful Aloha Stadium in Hawaii!

Mick Foley – And will be FOUR, count ‘em, FOUR hours long!

Michael Cole – History will be made this Summer!

The bell rings and Justin Roberts steps forward.

Justin Roberts – The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and is for the UNDISPUTED WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP!

***LITTLE BY LITTLE*** plays and the fans respond with a little bit of heat. Katie Lea walks onto the stage in her usual bleak attire, a black flower in her hair and a look that could kill. She walks down the ramp, jogs up the steel steps and sets foot inside the ring.

Michael Cole – This match came about because of Maryse cheating to win the first match between these two at Fully Loaded.

Mick Foley: Katie had the home field advantage in that match, and she still couldn’t get the job done, I’ll admit Maryse had cheated to win, but Katie will find it just as tough tonight.

***POURQOUI?*** blares out and the current Undisputed Women’s Champion walks onto the stage. Maryse, wearing a black and gold attire, has the belt wrapped around her shoulder and walks down the ramp like she owns it. She climbs up onto the apron and enters the ring, but then stops and flips her hair down and then up, before winking at the camera.

Michael Cole – This is a very unique match, for the sole reason that both of these two aren’t exactly well liked by the fans.

Mick Foley – I wouldn’t say that’s the sole reason. We have two Divas who are polar opposites in the ring, one loves herself - clearly, while the other is more content to focus on her in-ring work rather than show off.

Justin Roberts steps forward once the referee has the championship.

Justin Roberts – Introducing first, the challenger, from London, England, The Dark Diva – KATIIIEEEE – LEEEEAA!

Katie simply stares at Maryse from across the ring.

Justin Roberts – And her opponent, she is the current Undisputed Women’s Champion – MARYYYSSEEEE!

In typical Maryse fashion, she turns to the hard camera, and winks at it before turning back to her opponent.

Undisputed Women’s Championship
Maryse defends against Katie Lea


The bell rings and Katie Lea sprints forward, looking to get her hands on the champion, but she ducks in between the ropes, telling the referee to get her back. Katie takes notice off the referee, and backs off, allowing Maryse time and the two Divas begin circling the ring. They rush at each other, Katie bends down and wraps her arms around the waist of her opponent, forcing her back into the corner. Again, Maryse ducks in between the ropes, and the referee has to pull Katie away. Maryse takes advantage of this distraction, smashing Katie in the face with a fore arm smash. She staggers away, Maryse kicks her in the stomach and grabs her by the back of the hair, slamming her face into the ground! Maryse looks pleased with herself, and she taunts Katie by going to flip her hair again, only for Katie to grab her as she’s in the middle of it and roll her up into a small package – one, two, Maryse manages to get out just in time. She seems flustered by that, the two Divas get up at the same time with Katie taking Maryse down to the ground by the waist and climbing on top of her. Katie, instead of doing the usual Diva thing and pulling her hair, she grabs the back off Maryse’s head with her left hand and rains down with right fist after right fist. The referee has to pull Katie off the champion, who rolls out of the ring to grab her bearings.

Maryse leans on the apron, and turns around, in time to see Katie running at her, and she goes for a baseball slide, but Maryse side steps and pulls the apron, and Katie ends up between the ring and the apron! She’s trapped as Maryse clubs the back of her opponent, over and over while the referee is counting. Katie drops to the ground, and rolls out from underneath the apron, but Maryse continues her assault by stomping on the challenger. She pulls Katie up to her feet and pushes her into the ring, before following and hooking the leg – one... two... Katie kicks out! The Dark Diva sits up with the momentum off the kick out, but Maryse yanks her hair, slamming the back of her head off the mat. The French Canadian pulls Katie to her feet, and whips her into the corner. Katie slams into the turnbuckle with some force, but she manages to stay on her feet. Maryse runs at Katie who manages to counter, and trips Maryse up with a drop-toe-hold and her pretty little face smashes into the bottom turnbuckle! The champion holds her chin, while lying on the mat, but she’s yanked from the corner by Katie, into the centre and goes for the cover – one... two... another kick out!

Katie waits for a couple of seconds before standing up and pulling Maryse up, and whipping her into the corner. Katie knees her opponent in the stomach, before pushing her out of the corner and climbing up to the second rope. Maryse finds her feet, and Katie goes for an axe handle smash but Maryse ducks and catches her with The French TKO! It appears to be over as Maryse shoots the half, covering Katie – one... two... th- Katie gets her foot on the bottom rope! Maryse thinks she’s won, getting up and raising her hand, but the referee stops her and tells her that Katie got her foot on the bottom rope. Maryse shoves her hand in the referee’s face, telling him where to go before walking back over to Katie and pulling her away from the ropes and going for another cover, one... two... th- Katie kicks out this time! Maryse slams her hand into the mat, and looks up the sky, her hair isn’t as perfect as it was the start of the match, she looks an angry mess. She gets up and sorts it before audibly saying “i’ve not got time for this” and rolling out of the ring. The champion walks over to the time keeper and grabs her Women’s Championship, she walks around the ring. And holds her hand out, directed at the crowd, ordering them to be quiet before beginning to walk up the ramp.

But Katie has recovered and follows her, grabbing her by the back of the head, using her hair to pull Maryse back to the ring. She drops her Women’s Championship in the midst of being yanked back to the ring. Katie throws Maryse back into the ring, and takes a second to feel the side of her head, still feeling the effects off the kick to the head. She climbs into the ring onto the apron, but Maryse sprints forward and kicks her in the stomach. Katie falls from the apron, her forehead bouncing off the edge of the ring! Maryse instructs the referee to count, and he does so, beginning at one (obviously)... two... three... Katie is on her knees... four... five... she’s grabbed onto the apron and pulls herself up... six... seven... Katie pulls herself into the ring to the dismay of Maryse! The French Canadian slumps her knees and slaps the canvas in frustration. Katie gets to her feet, using the ropes for help while Maryse gets up herself. She sprints forward, but gets caught in a Samoan Drop by Katie! Hook of the leg – one... two... th- Maryse saves her championship.

Now it’s Katie’s turn to be frustrated as she slams the mat. Katie stands up and screams out, she measures Maryse and then grabs her by the back of the hair, looking for her Hair-Pull Backbreaker but Maryse counters and goes for another French TKO, but Katie ducks! Counter after counter it seems, Katie attempts a kick to the stomach, only for Maryse to catch her foot, but Katie goes for her Enzuigiri but again, another counter as Maryse ducks and... and... keeps a hold off the foot and wraps Katie up in the French Figure Four! The crowd rise to their feet, not knowing whether to cheer or boo, the male fans are obviously on the side of Maryse more but Katie has no choice, she’s in the centre of the ring, nowhere to go and eventually taps out!

Winner And Still Undisputed Women’s Champion – Maryse (7.03)

Maryse lets go off the submission, and rolls away from her challenger, kneeling on the mat and breathing heavily. The referee has to jog up the ramp to grab her title and bring it to her. She yanks it from him and clutches it to her chest. She stands up, standing over Katie, before raising it high in the air.

Michael Cole – There is no question tonight, Maryse earned that victory, she didn’t attempt to cheat and picked up a huge win over Katie Lea.

Mick Foley – Katie can have no complaints. She tried her best, but ultimately came up short.

Maryse exits the ring and walks up the ramp, holding her title up high as we cut to a commercial.

- Commercial Break –

We return from the break where Josh Matthews is waiting with a microphone in his hand.

Josh Matthews – Please welcome my guests at this time, Cody Rhodes, Ted DiBiase – Legacy.

Loud heat comes from the crowd as the camera pans out and we see Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase.

Josh Matthews – Later on tonight, you two get the opportunity to possibly face The Monarchy for the World Tag Team Titles IF you win the triple threat tag team match. Your thoughts?

Ted DiBiase – Possibly?

DiBiase glances at Rhodes, grins and looks back at Josh.

Ted DiBiase – There is no possibly about it. It’s a foregone conclusion. It’s guarantee that we will be the ones who face The Monarchy.

Cody Rhodes – Last week was a fluke. It shouldn’t have happened. It won’t happen again. Y’see, Josh, we were born into this business... born for greatness... born to be champions.

Loud heat.

Cody Rhodes – The Colons? Yeah, they are third generation Superstars, but there bloodlines do not compare to ours. MVP and Kennedy? They aren’t even a real team, while they argue and bicker, we are coming up with a strategy. A strategy which guarentees our victory later.

Ted DiBiase – After we win later, we’ll go on to Vengeance and not only face The Monarchy, but we will win the World Tag Team Championships.

With that, the duo walk away from Josh as he thanks them for their time.

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The video opens in a dark room, a man is standing with a light shining behind him, shadowing his face, but we can tell it’s The Viper, Randy Orton staring at the ground.

Creepy Male Narrator: Vengeance.

Crashing shots of Orton looking up slowly, while interspersed are shots of him punting Vince McMahon in the head, The Viper completes the motion of looking up.

Creepy Male Narrator: Vengeance is the infliction of injury on a man who has wronged you.

Shot of Randy, in slow motion, RKO’ing Ric Flair.

Creepy Male Narrator:Vengeance is when Superstars take action against their enemies.

Greyed-out footage of The Viper and Legacy raising The Undertaker on a cross.

Creepy Male Narrator: Vengeance equals pain. For who? Isn’t always clear.

Now, we get footage of Backlash where Orton punts Triple H in the head.

We’re back in the room, we see Orton grinning at the camera, and then he walks past it.

Then we footage of him punting The Animal, Batista in the skull.

Back in the room, an unknown man enters the room, walking in front of the camera, we can’t see the man’s face though.

???: Vengeance will be mine.

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~ WWE Vengeance ~
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Once the video concludes, we cut into the backstage area, and the camera is focused on the back of what appears to be Jack Swagger. He has changed from his ring attire into a more casual jeans and a hoodie look but he appears to be in a hurry as he finishes packing his bag. He turns around and tells the camera man to get out of his way. The camera guy does so, but follows Swagger as he walks through the corridors, we reach the parking lot and it appears that Swagger will get out of the arena unscathed. He walks over to his car, and starts rummaging in his pocket for the keys but he’s suddenly blindsided by CM Punk!

The crowd respond with a massive pop as Swagger is propelled into the side of the car, chest first! He turns around and tries to cover up as Punk slams fist after fist onto his back. Swagger drops to his knees, but Punk pulls him back up and shoulder thrusts him back into the side of the car! The crowd pop again, but Punk isn’t done, he pulls Swagger up and pulls him over to the front of the camera. He then smashes his rivals face into the bonnet! Swagger is in serious trouble but Punk isn’t done, he reaches down and grabs Swagger’s arm, and drops down, locking in the Anaconda Vice!

A big pop for the move as Punk wrenches it, shouting “I’ll break your damn arm” as he does so. Punk raises his back off the ground with his feet, getting more leverage and inflicting even more pain. “The tables have turned!” shouts Michael Cole, referring to last week, and it’s obviously last week which has caused the fire in Punk’s eyes. Swagger’s screaming, tapping out but The Straight-Edge Superstar isn’t letting go anytime soon. After about ten seconds of being in a lot of pain, referees and road agents show up, including Arn Anderson and Ricky Steamboat. They two and the referees manage to pry Punk off of Swagger. Arn and Ricky pull Punk away, Ricky wrapping his arms around the stomach of Punk from behind while Arn keeps his arms at his chest from the front. The referees check on Swagger, he’s in a lot of pain, clutching his body and rolling on the concrete. Meanwhile, as Punk is being dragged away, he’s shouting “I’ll kill you... mark my words... I’ll freakin’ kill you!” We cut back to the announce table.


Michael Cole – Chaos backstage as this rivalry between CM Punk and Jack Swagger has gotten even more personal. We saw last week Swagger lock Punk in The Patriot Lock, but this week CM Punk got a measure of revenge by locking Swagger in the popular, Anaconda Vice.

Mick Foley – But it’s not enough. Not enough for Punk, he wants to kill him, Michael. It was about the Money in the Bank briefcase, but that could not be further from Swagger or Punk’s mind now, it’s personal. I expect these two to face off one more time, and when they do, heads will roll, Michael.

Michael Cole – Punk originally attacked Swagger near the beginning of the show, after he broke Jimmy Wang’s ankle, who is at hospital right now, receiving treatment. Swagger meanwhile is in the parking lot, writhing in pain, some would say that’s karma at work. But in actuality, that is Punk’s work, he finally got his hands on Swagger, but like you said Mick, this won’t be the last time these two cross paths.

Mick Foley – We said this night would be revolutionary. We said it would be chaotic and it is indeed, just that. And we aren’t even close to being done tonight.

Michael Cole – We’ve still got a lot to come, ladies and gentleman. The WWE Championship will be on the line, Sheamus will be in action, we have a huge triple threat tag team match but after the break, for the first time in many, many years, Bret The Hitman Hart will be back on Raw.

- Commercial Break -

A couple moments of silence pass before...

***HART ATTACK***

The biggest pop of the night happens at this moment as Bret The Hitman Hart walks onto the stage. The cheers only get louder once the fans get a glimpse of him, he’s wearing his usual trademark shades and a leather jacket and a pair of faded jeans. He grins at the reception he’s gotten but begins walking down the ramp. He hands his shades to a lucky fan at ringside and slowly climbs up the steel steps before stepping foot into the ring.

Michael Cole - Do not adjust your sets, ladies and gentleman, Bret Hart is indeed in a WWE Raw ring. We saw him last Friday night at SmackDown, where he was part of the one of the greatest SmackDown moments, but tonight he is in a Raw ring, for the first time since the infamous incident in Montreal. A night that has lived in the memory of Raw, Bret Hart, Vince McMahon and Shawn Michaels.

Mick Foley – I remember that night vividly. I was shocked when I saw what Mr. McMahon did, and what he did to the legendary Bret Hart. But here he is, and he just got the loudest reception of the evening, certainly a very popular man here in San Diego.

Michael Cole – Bret Hart’s returned to the WWE, and he’s already seen The Hart Dynasty win the WWE Tag Team Championships over on SmackDown, but tonight he’s here on more personal business. I have no doubt that this confrontation with Shawn Michaels will be full of tense moments, the question is though... will we see these two bury the hatchet, or will they end up fighting it out?

Mick Foley – Well, either way, I have no doubts that this will be very entertaining. Another Raw moment ladies and gentleman.

In the ring, Bret soaks in the cheers and then walks over to the ropes, and is handed a microphone. He walks back into the centre and begins to speak but the fans begin a huge “welcome back” chant which Bret nods thankfully at.

Bret Hart – Thank you for that.

Loud pop.

Bret Hart – After all these years, you people have never ever forgotten me, and I uh, I just wanna’ let all of you know, I appreciate it so much.

Another loud pop.

Bret Hart – I’ve honestly missed being out here in a WWE ring, in front of you, the fans. You make the WWE what it is, you make all the pain and hurt that I’ve been though worth it. The reaction that I had t’night, and the reaction that I got last Friday showed me I was right to come back. It made it worth it.

Bret smiles at the crowd.

Bret Hart – And I just wanna’ say that it was an honour to be on SmackDown last Friday – to see Tyson and David and Nattie become the new WWE Tag Team Champions!

This gets a big pop.

Bret Hart – I have no doubt about it, they’ll go on to become one of the greatest tag teams of all time. It was great to be there when they won the championships, but that wasn’t the reason that I came back. I came back here because of somethin’ that happened a very long time ago.

The crowd know what he’s referring to and begin booing.

Bret Hart – It’s a moment that has been talked about... since it happened... and I want to stop it. I don’t want to walk down the street and get asked about it, every single time. I know why people want to ask about it, it was the most controversial moment in the history of this company and I was at the centre of it. When people talk to me, uh, they don’t talk to me about the championships, the great matches or the king of the ring, they talk to me about the Montreal Screwjob.

Bret’s finally called it by it’s name even the mention of it receives huge heat.

Bret Hart – Like I said, I understand why it’s all I’m ever asked, but I want to put it behind me. I want people to remember me as The Excellence of Execution.

Pop.

Bret Hart – As being The Best There Was, The Best There Is and The Best There Ever Will Be.

Bigger pop.

Bret Hart – Uh, I’ve been through a lot in this company. I’ve teamed with Jim, won tag team championships, won World Championships and even... uh... saw my brother Owen Hart, die doin’ the thing he loved.

Respectful applause for the memory of Owen.

Bret Hart – I love this business, and I uh, love this company. But I that one moment mars my career here. I know Vince McMahon is injured right now, but there was another man involved, his name is Shawn Michaels. And he knew I’d be here, and I know he’s backstage somewhere... so I want him to come out here, right now, and face me... face to face.

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***SEXY BOY***


A massive mixed reaction greets the arrival of Shawn Michaels, who walks on to the stage wearing his ring attire and a HBK vest top on. He stops at the top of the ramp and looks at the ring where Bret Hart is staring up at him. Michaels begins walking down the ramp, keeping eyes on The Hitman.

Michael Cole – For the first time in years, Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, in the same ring!

Mick Foley – Two very combustible elements are about to be in very near vicinity to each other. You can feel the tension in the air.

Shawn picks up a microphone from the steel steps and climbs into the ring. The Heartbreak Kid stands in front of Hart.

Shawn Michaels – Last time I saw you... you spat in my face.

Bret Hart – And the last time I saw you... you screwed me out of the WWE Championship.

Michaels looks down at the ground before speaking again.

Shawn Michaels – Y’know somethin’ Hitman... Vince McMahon screwed you. I’m not the one you need to blame, I was simply in that match, and was told what to do. Vince screwed you out of the title, because he didn’t want you to walk away from the WWE, take the title, and show up on WCW with our championship.

Bret studies the face of Shawn.

Shawn Michaels – An’ I don’t blame him, one single bit.

Huge heat at this.

Shawn Michaels - You come out here, and call me out? I should kick your head off your shoulders, Hitman.

More loud amounts of heat.

Bret Hart – So why don’t you?

Shawn Michaels – Because that is the old Shawn Michaels. Since the last time we saw each other, I’ve changed. I know that I wasn’t a joy to be around all those years ago, and neither were you to be fair. We’ve never liked each other. But like you said, my career is marred by what happened that night.

Shawn pauses for a second.

Shawn Michaels – No one remembers the matches we had, it’s all about what Vince McMahon created, and we were left to deal with the consequences. We’ve both changed since then, and like you, I’m sick of being asked about that moment. You want to bury the hatchet?

Bret Hart – That’s right. I don’t want to be known as the guy that was screwed, I want to be known as what I am, one of the greatest. I want you to be known as what you are, one of the greatest. I don’t like you, you know that, but if you want my respect, then you shake my hand and we put this behind us.

Bret extends his hand and Shawn stares at it for a moment.

Shawn Michaels – I want you to know one thing, Bret. I’m not apologizing for what happened that night, but I do want to put it behind me. For years, the blame has been put at my feet for what happened, I know you want to put this behind you, but if you want the truth of what happened, when Vince McMahon returns from injury, you ask him what really went down.

Bret nods and after a couple of tense filled seconds, Shawn shakes the hand of Bret Hart and the two eventually embrace in a MANLY hug. The two exchange some words in the hug but we can’t hear what they are.

Michael Cole – It wasn’t the fireworks we expected, but this was a great show of respect from these two legends. It’s finally put to bed, but one has to wonder what Michaels was referring to when he said ask Vince McMahon what really happened.

Mick Foley – I thought I knew everything about what happened in Montreal, but if what Michaels is saying is true, then there’s something deeper that we don’t know about.

Suddenly, ***I CAME TO PLAY*** plays and the fans react with strong boos as The Miz walks onto the stage, interrupting the two legends conversation in the middle of the ring. They turn to face him with Michaels saying something to Bret about the man who’s on the stage, with a microphone in his hand.

The Miz – Really? That’s all that happened? Really? You made up. Really?

Loud heat from the crowd.

The Miz – How cute. Y’know what, Bret, like you I’ve felt what it’s like to be screwed by Shawn Michaels.

Bret glances at Shawn and murmurs something to him.

The Miz – Last week, I was going to win the battle royal... and go on to win the WWE Championship. But I was attacked and knocked out before the match took place, by none other than Shawn... Michaels. So I know what it’s liked to be screwed, but I got my revenge, I eliminated you last week Shawn. And now I get another measure of revenge t’night when I beat you, ol’ Haith Bee Kay in our match.

The Miz grins.

The Miz – It was meant to take place later t’night... but since you’re already in the ring, I figure let’s get a referee out... in fact, y’know what. I want Bret Hart to be the special guest referee.

Shawn looks at Bret, looking a bit worried actually but Bret just stares at him.

To a nice pop the Raw General Manager, Jerry Lawler appears on the titan tron!


Jerry Lawler – I was listenin’ to what was goin’ on out there. An’ I heard what The Miz had to say, and I agree with him, lets spice things up... Bret Hart will be the special guest referee. And not only that, the match will now be a No Disqualification Match!

The Miz looks down at Shawn and Bret who glance at each other.

Jerry Lawler – An’ that match will happen right now!

Massive pop comes up from the crowd while The Miz grins, but Shawn and Bret look awkwardly at each other.

Michael Cole – Despite Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart putting their differences behind them, there is still that lingering tension between them, and now Bret has been put in a position of authority which will determine if Shawn Michaels will win his next match, or if he will be defeated by The Miz.

Mick Foley – This is great by The Miz. He knows the doubt having Bret Hart as referee will put in Michaels’ mind. This means that Shawn could be distracted in his match, which gives The Miz a great opportunity to finally get that win over The Showstopper that he has been searching for.

Michael Cole – Well, as get the ring prepared for the upcoming match. We need to go to a commercial break, so join us in a few moments when Shawn Michaels will face The Miz in a No Disqualification match with Bret Hart as the referee.

- Commercial Break -

No Disqualification – Special Referee: Bret Hart
Shawn Michaels vs. The Miz​

The referee, Bret, rings for the bell and the time keeper taps it, signalling the beginning of the match. Shawn and The Miz circle before they lock up, and Shawn pushes his opponent back into the corner. He holds him there which causes The Hitman to call for a break, Shawn looks at him and then walks away for a second. He and Miz circle again, they lock up but this time it’s Shawn who’s backed into a corner. Again, Bret calls for a clean break, but The Miz backs away for a second and then slaps the taste out of Shawn’s mouth to a massive amount of heat! An enraged Shawn Michaels explodes from the corner, taking The Miz down, and slamming fist after fist onto the top of Miz’ head. The Miz tries to cover up, and eventually slides out from underneath Shawn and ends up on the apron. He climbs to his feet, and sees Shawn running at him, and he hits him with a running elbow which propels The Miz face first into the side of the announce table. Shawn exits the ring, leaving Bret in the ring and pulling The Miz to his feet. The Showstopper whips The Miz, but he counters and sends Shawn into the barricade! The force moves the barricade back a little, and HBK feels the small of his back.

The Miz walks over and pulls Shawn to his feet, and slides him back into the ring, he quickly follows and pulls him to his feet. He whips him into the corner, and builds up a full head of stream, sprinting into the corner and hitting a jumping corner clothesline with him ending up sitting on the second rope, holding Shawn in place with his arm. He lets go off Shawn and he stumbles onto his knee a bit away from the corner. The Awesome One climbs up the turnbuckle, ignoring the jeers from the nearby fans and says to Bret “watch this, old man.” The Miz prepares and waits, and Shawn turns around into a flying axe handle smash to the top of the head! Michaels drops to his back, and The Miz hooks the leg, one... two... kick out from HBK! The Miz looks at Bret for a second before turning his attention back to his opponent, and then climbing out of the ring and looking for something underneath the ring. After a couple of seconds, he pulls out a Steel Chair, but when he stands up, Shawn connects with a baseball slide, onto the chair, propelling it back into the face of The Miz who falls backwards, his back hitting the barricade!

The crowd respond with cheers as Michaels exits the ring, pulls The Miz up to his feet and rolls him into the ring. HBK follows him and hooks the leg, one... two... kick out from The Miz! Bret looks Shawn in the eye and says it was a two count. Michaels stands up, pulls The Miz to his feet and lashes him in the chest with a knife edge chop, which draws “woo” from the crowd while The Miz stumbles back into the corner. He feels his chest with his hand, rubbing it but Shawn pulls his arm away, and locks it around the rope, he takes advantage of the exposed chest by lashing him with a couple of more chops! The Miz cringes at the pain, but Shawn pulls him out of the corner and Irish-whips him into the opposite corner, and follows that up with a running clothesline into the corner! The Miz stumbles out, past Bret who asks him if he’s alright, he grabs his bearings and turns around, swing wildly at HBK who ducks the punch and then connects with a Teardrop Suplex! A loud pop comes up with the impact and Shawn quickly hooks the leg, one... two... The Miz kicks out!

Shawn quickly picks The Miz up and whips him into the corner, but this time The Miz reverses, and adds in some extra force, resulting in Michaels flipping up the turnbuckle, only to flip back and land on his feet, but he turns around and is bulldozed over by The Miz with a running forearm smash! Michaels sits up with the momentum, and The Miz bounces off the rope and screams out as he connects with a running big boot to Michaels’ face! The crowd “ooh” as The Miz drops into the cover, one... two... Bret only reaches two as Michaels kicks out! The Miz looks at Bret and gets in his face, shouting “do your damn job!” but the referee stands his ground, telling Miz to focus on the match. Suddenly, Miz is pulled backwards into a school boy pin by HBK, one... two... Miz kicks out at the last moment! The Miz and Shawn get up at the same time, running at each other, but The Miz ducks a punch and back kicks Michaels in the stomach and he keels over holding his gut. The Miz bounces off the ropes, smashes into Shawn’s head with a running knee, and then follows that up with a neck breaker! The Awesome One looks to have this in the bag as he hooks the leg, one... two... th- kick out!

Shawn reaches out to no one but to the sky, but The Miz sits him up, and locks in a sleeper hold. The Miz makes sure his arm is good and in between the chin and chest of Michaels, wrenching it, causing his opponents face to turn purple. Bret keeps asking Michaels if he wants to quit, and Michael Cole says that this would be a good opportunity for Bret to screw Shawn out of this match. He has called it down the line this far though, and looks to be continuing as he tells the people at ringside that Shawn says “no”. Shawn begins showing some fight, reaching up and grabbing the hair of The Miz, and Bret scolds him for that while The Miz shakes the hand off . The Awesome One shouts at Shawn to quit but the fans start up a massive “H-B-K” chant, which propels Shawn to climb to his feet. He backs The Miz into the ropes, and attempts to use them to break The Miz’ grip, but he turns it into a side head lock and kneels down, stopping his grip from being broken. Again, Shawn is in a precarious place, but he manages to get to his feet, using the help from the fans, he connects with a couple of punches to the gut of The Miz. This time, he pushes The Miz back onto the ropes and he manages to break the grip, propelling The Miz forward, he hits the ropes and rebounds into a knee to the stomach from HBK. Michaels then tries to whip him again, but The Miz reverses and Shawn bounces off the ropes, straight into a being hoisted into the air, landing on his face on the mat with a flap jack! The Awesome One quickly hooks the leg, one... two... thr- he kicks out!

The Miz slaps his hand against the canvas, screaming at Bret and then pushes him! The Hitman fires right back with a push of his own, and tells Miz to watch his step. The Awesone One turns around and quickly exits the ring, grabbing the steel chair from earlier. He slides back in, and Michaels has just gotten to his feet, he turns around and ducks a chair shot from The Miz. He turns back and knees Miz in the stomach. He grabs him by the head but The Miz breaks his arms away, and then grabs him by the back of the head and throws him over the top rope! But HBK holds onto the rope, and pulls himself back over, but just as he was doing that, The Miz smashes his legs with the steel chair! He drops his grip on the ropes, his back hitting the apron as he lands on the ground. The Miz kneels in the ring, looking pleased with himself, while Bret simply watches on. The Awesome One brings himself out of the ring and pulls Michaels to his feet, and shoulder thrusts him back into the side of the announce table! Michaels holds his back in pain, but The Miz doesn’t allow him any time, instead he pulls him up and slides him into the ring and covers him, one... two... th- no!

Another kick out in this match and The Miz again looks at Bret, standing up and getting in his face. The Miz can be heard saying “you wanna’ get revenge? Now’s your chance! Screw him!” but Bret replies with a stern no, and tells The Miz to focus on the match. Suddenly, The Miz turns around and ducks Sweet Chin Music... and Shawn nearly hits Bret with the SuperKick! But he managed to stop himself, Bret flinches back while Shawn holds his hands out apologetically, he then turns around and ducks a clothesline, with The Miz taking out The Hitman! The crowd boo loudly as The Miz looks down at the referee, he turns around into Sweet Chin Music! In similar circumstances to their match at Fully Loaded, Shawn covers, but there is no referee! No one’s counting but the fans and they reach a count of four before Shawn lets go off The Miz’ leg and crawls over to Bret. He stands up and tries to rouse Bret, and he seems to start getting to his knees when suddenly Michaels is smashed from behind with the Steel Chair! The Miz, still groggy, grabs him as he falls to his knees, and plants him Skull Crushing Finale! He drops to the cover, one... two... Bret pauses... THREE!​

The Miz def. Shawn Michaels (12.22)

The crowd rise with heat, while The Miz stands up and simply stands above Michaels. He looks pleased with himself, and glances at Bret, and tells him to raise his arm. Bret grudgingly does so, not looking too pleased but he does his job. Then, The Miz exits the ring, backing up the ramp with a grin on his face. HBK is now on his knees, just realizing what has happened. He looks at Bret, who simply shrugs and exits the ring, slapping a few of the fans hands on the way up the ramp.

Michael Cole – Well, just like Fully Loaded, the tables have been turned, it is now Shawn Michaels who is feeling the effects of having a referee down. Bret Hart was down by a Miz clothesline, and he took full advantage of the situation, connecting with Skull Crushing Finale and picking up the biggest victory of his career.

Mick Foley – This moment will live long in the memory of The Awesome One, defeating a sure fire future Hall of Famer in Shawn Michaels. Bret Hart called it down the middle, he had no way of being able to know that Shawn hit The Miz with Sweet Chin Music, and he even paused before counting the final three, giving Shawn that last chance to kick out.

Michael Cole – But The Miz was simply too much for The Heartbreak Kid tonight, this match evens up the win column. It’s now one win for Shawn and one win for Miz, no doubt we’ll see these two go at it one more time, to determine the winner of this rivalry. I’m just receiving word ladies and gentleman, that our colleague, Josh Matthews is backstage with the former Women’s Champion, Beth Phoenix.

As Shawn finally stands up and shakes his head, we head backstage, where Josh Matthews is indeed stood, with The Glamazon, Beth Phoenix standing beside him, looking off into the distance. The fans boo her, but she pays them no mind, waiting for Josh to get his cue.

Josh Matthews – Please welcome my guest at this time, Beth Phoenix.

Beth finishes looking off into the distance and looks at the interviewer.

Josh Matthews – And Beth, last week we found out that you would take on Melina in the first ever Divas Extreme Rules match at Vengeance. And also, we were told that Melina would be here tonight, but it appears that she hasn’t shown up yet. Can we get your thoughts?

Beth Phoenix – My thoughts? I’ll tell you my thoughts. Firstly, Jerry Lawler, our General Manager, he thinks he’s punishing me for attacking Melina after our match at Fully Loaded. But what he doesn’t know, is that he’s actually rewarding me. Y’see Josh, do you know the reason I attacked Melina after our match?

Josh Matthews – Uh, because she defeated you?

Beth Phoenix – No. It was because ever since she cost my MY Women’s Championship, I’ve developed a hatred for her, and who can blame me. The Women’s Championship was my world, it was everything I needed to survive, and she took it away from me. I’ll take it back very soon, but right now, I want to make her suffer for what she did to me.

Phoenix pauses.

Beth Phoenix – Puttin’ us in an Extreme Rules match isn’t a punishment for me, instead Jerry Lawler has put us in a match where anything goes. At Vengeance, I finally get MY vengeance, by removing Melina from this company, I can use anything and everything, and I plan to put her through hell.

A evil grin appears on the face of The Glamazon.

Beth Phoenix – And even though Melina isn’t here t’night, she better show up at Vengeance, other wise I will hunt her down and-

Suddenly, Beth is propelled forward, into Josh, the two of them falling to the floor. Then we hear a shriek and Melina dives on top of The Glamazon, grabbing her by her hair and smashing her head off the floor, over and over, getting some of that frustration out on her. While she’s doing this she’s screaming “I’m right here! I’m right here!” over and over. She pulls Beth to her feet, and launches her into the TV set that was hanging behind Phoenix and Josh. It falls to the ground as does Beth, who covers up as Melina dives on her again, looking to inflict more damage.

But then, the Raw General Manager shows up, Jerry Lawler manages to pry Melina off Beth, pulling her away, kicking and screaming at The Glamazon as she looks up, and feels her head. It seems things have calmed down now as Melina is out of the picture and there is no noise, just the heavy breathing of Phoenix as we cut to ringside.


Michael Cole – These two Divas will go one on one at Vengeance, and if it’s anything like that, we can expect some fireworks. It’s the first time the Divas will compete in an Extreme Rules match, and never has a match been so fitting for this rivalry. Beth wants to put Melina through the worst pain of her life, but Melina also wants to do the same to Beth, all I know is that when Vengeance rolls around, the arena may not be able to contain these two.

Mick Foley – For sure, Michael. We’ve just seen how fiery this rivalry is, this is the first time in a long time, Michael, that I’ve seen two Divas that simply want to put each through pain. Beth has a legitimate reason for being angry at Melina, she cost her the Women’s Championship, and that is the reason that Melina will have to contend with one of the most dominant Divas in history, while she is at her angriest.

Michael Cole – Well ladies and gentleman, it’s been a great, action packed night here on Raw, and we aren’t even close to being done. After the break, Sheamus will take on Chris Masters, we still have a triple threat tag team match and a WWE Championship match to come, don’t miss it!

- Commercial Break -

Returning from the commercial, we’re backstage, where the challenger to Randy Orton’s WWE Championship, is sat on a steel chair. Rey Mysterio has his hands placed together just in front of his face, with his eyes shut, he appears to be praying. After he’s finished, he breathes heavily and stands up, begins shaking the cobwebs loose from his arms and jumping on the spot, getting prepared for his big main event tonight.

Back in the arena, ***MASTERPIECE*** plays and Chris Masters, with a long silk maroon cape around his shoulders, walks onto the stage and then in time with the music, reaches up to the sky which rips the cape off. He begins flexing his arms and showing off his body to a bit of heat. Masters begins walking down the ramp, ignoring some of the fans jeering him, and then walks up the steel steps. He climbs into the ring and stands in the centre, and flexes one more time, again showing off his magnificent body.


Michael Cole – Chris Masters returned to the WWE a month or two ago, and has been on a tear on Superstars, creating quite the winning streak on WWE’s Thursday show, but he hasn’t been able to transfer his form to Raw. The Masterpiece has his chance to right the ship just now, when he takes on The Great White, Sheamus.

Mick Foley – Masters was one of WWE’s biggest rising stars, even taking on the likes of Shawn Michaels and featuring in an Elimination Chamber match when he challenged for the WWE Championship. With his time away from the WWE, he improved in ring which shows.

Masters turns to the stage and awaits his opponent. ***WRITTEN IN MY FACE*** plays and the crowd rise and give out a small pop as Sheamus walks onto the stage. He wears a black and white style short attire and a “Great White” tee on his chest. He walks down the ramp, keeping his eyes on Masters, once he gets in the ring he extends his hands to the side and roars out to another pop. He takes off his chain and hands it to the referee and retreats into his corner in preparation for the match to begin.

Michael Cole – Sheamus debuted last week with a solid victory over the Phillipines greatest prospect, Jammy Fino. But tonight he takes on a tougher opponent in The Masterpiece. He also has to answer William Regal’s offer to join The Monarchy.

Mick Foley – One has to wonder the consequences for the rest of the WWE if he does. Can you imagine how powerful this group would be if they manage to attain the services of The Great White?

Chris Masters vs. Sheamus​

The ref rings for the bell and the two bulls sprint into the centre of the ring, locking horns, with Sheamus showing his power by throwing Masters away from him. Masters looks up and sees Sheamus telling him to bring it! The Masterpiece stands up and runs at Sheamus, the two locking up once again, he then manages to force him into the corner. Masters knees Sheamus in the stomach and then Irish-whips him into the opposite corner, but The Great White bounces out from the corner and connects with an explosive clothesline, taking Masters down and going for the cover, one... two... kick out from Chris! Sheamus pulls Masters to his feet once again and pushes him into the ropes, he rebounds into Sheamus’ grip, and is planted with a belly to belly side suplex! Sheamus doesn’t go for the cover this time, instead bounces off the ropes and connects with a running knee drop! This time, he does go for the cover, one... two... another kick out from Masters. Sheamus stands up, and extends his hands to the side, roaring, while Masters crawls to the ropes and begins to climb up but Sheamus pushes him through the ropes and pulls his head back, exposing his chest and raining down with forearm clubs!

He hits ten clubs, the crowd counting along before letting go and pulling Masters out from the ropes, but then Masters pokes him in the eye! The referee scolds him but Masters takes this time to rub his chest as Sheamus tests his eye. Masters runs forward and knees Sheamus in the stomach, he keels over and Masters rebounds off the ropes, and connects with a running spinning neckbreaker, before going for the cover, one... two... Sheamus kicks out! The crowd respond with a pop but the crowd begin booing when Masters rises to his feet, and raises his arms in the air, clasping his hands together, signalling for The Masterlock! Sheamus stands up and backs into Masters, who attempts to lock it in, but Sheamus drops down and flips Masters over his head! He then kicks Masters in the stomach and bounces off the ropes, hitting a flying shoulder block before heading to the top rope and hitting another one, but from the top! Sheamus doesn’t waste any time and pulls Masters to his feet and connects with White Noise! He doesn’t go for the cover, instead he walks into the cover and raises his hand in the air and begins slapping his chest, waiting for Masters climbs to his feet, and then smashes him in the face with The Brogue Kick! Cover, one... two... three!​

Sheamus def. Chris Masters (4.37)​

The Great White stands up, and has his hands raised by the referee, grinning at his second win in a row. He climbs the turnbuckle and extends his hands to the side, roaring out just like he did before. Sheamus drops down from the turnbuckle, and walks over to the ropes nearest the ramp, and begins to leave the ring.

***REGALITY*** suddenly plays, the crowd rise to their and boo as William Regal, leads The Monarchy out onto the stage, Drew McIntyre, Nigel McGuiness and Wade Barrett all looking down at Sheamus. The trio walk down the ramp, three of four holding their championships around their shoulders, Regal in a fine suit while rest are in more casual attire. They reach the ring, and Regal climbs up the steps while the others simply slide into it, while Sheamus watches on, a little sweaty from his match.


Michael Cole – William Regal told Sheamus last week that he expected an answer on tonight’s show, to his offer of Sheamus joining The Monarchy. We haven’t heard the answer yet, Regal’s probably out here to do just that.

Mick Foley – You see the way the rest of The Monarchy are looking at Sheamus, it’s like they are ready to attack. William Regal must love the feeling of playing puppeteer, anything he says and Drew, Nigel and Wade will do.

William walks past Sheamus, and demands a microphone from the timekeeper who hands one to him through the ropes. The Intercontinental Champion walks back to the three, standing in the middle, looking at Sheamus with a grin.

William Regal – Impressive. Truly impressive. Chris Masters, a man who has challenged for the WWE Championship, and you simply swatted him away like he wasn’t worthy to be in this ring with you.

Sheamus continues to stare at Regal, glancing at the other three a couple of times.

William Regal – Like last week, I informed you that I liked what I saw in you. You’ve got that ruthlessness that is needed, not only to survive, oh no, but to dominate in the WWE. The four of us, we’ve got that. It’s why three of us are champions.

Boos from the crowd while Sheamus glances at the titles that they are holding.

William Regal – You could be a champion one day, Sheamus.

Sheamus raises his eyebrows.

William Regal – But only if you learn to harness that aggression, in the same way that these young men have, under my tutelage. Last week, I offered you the chance to join this group, and I gave you until tonight to inform me of an answer. So, with that mind, do you either, languish away or do you join The Monarchy, and become part of the most dangerous group of men in WWE history?

Sheamus puts his hands on his hips and thinks it over for a second, before turning around and asking for a microphone. He turns back to the group that have offered him a way to the top.

Sheamus – What you just said, I don’t think it’d be easy for anybody t’ say no.

Sheamus pauses.

Sheamus – But, my answer...

Another pause.

Sheamus – Is... no.

A loud pop greets the answer while Sheamus stares at Regal who simply grins.

William Regal – How... how disappointing. Lads.

Suddenly, Sheamus is swarmed by Drew, Nigel and Wade, the three of them getting the tired Sheamus down onto his back. Drew gets on top of him and rains down with shot after shot, while the other two watch, but Sheamus manages to push him off and get to his knees, getting caught in a head lock by Nigel, he tries to fight them off, but the numbers game finally catches up to him! The Raw crowd boo the hell out of The Monarchy who continue to mercilessly stomp and punch on the downed Sheamus, meanwhile Regal simply watches, grinning with his Intercontinental Championship on his shoulder.

Michael Cole – This is a mugging! Sheamus is outnumbered three to one, and Regal hasn’t even moved, he’s enjoying this!

Mick Foley – I did say Regal is turning into someone who simply doesn’t care about anyone else, the only reason he wanted Sheamus in The Monarchy is because he sees him as a threat, so he’s set his dogs on him and look at the results, he’s standing and smiling.

Sheamus is too tired to fight now, so he simply tries to cover up, but the shots are still getting through. Regal finally moves, tapping Drew on the shoulder very calmly and tells him to get Sheamus to his feet. Drew and Nigel pull Sheamus up, he seems out of it, his neck hanging limp while Regal nods at Barrett, winds up his arm, and smashes Sheamus’ face in with The Bullhammer Elbow! Drew and Nigel drop Sheamus and he falls flat on his face, the threesome look at Regal who nods at Drew again, sending a message to pull Sheamus to his feet once again.

Michael Cole – Just a nod of the head, and he sends a message to these three men, pull him up so they can inflict more damage. This is sick, this is disgusting, this... this... someone needs to stop this.

Mick Foley – Who in their right mind would mess with these four. Rey Mysterio and Cryme Tyme tried it and they lose their championships to this group, and Regal tormented Rey for months, even bringing his family into it, and Rey’s kids at ringside can’t even watch this.

The crowd rain down on the ring with heat, but Regal ignores them and pulls his Intercontinental Championship down from his shoulder and looks at it and then at Sheamus, before smashing him in the face with the belt! Again, Sheamus’ let go and he collapses in a heap, while Regal looks at Drew again, and simply shakes his head, that’s it for the night as Drew, Nigel and Wade back away, to stand behind Regal as he stands above Sheamus. The fans continue to boo as Regal kneels down and says “you should’ve said yes, sunshine”.

Michael Cole – Sheamus is Raw’s newest Superstar, last week he debuted, last week he won, he won tonight as well, but now his world has been torn down by The Monarchy.

Mick Foley – It really is disgusting. Sheamus stood for what was right, he didn’t want to cheat his way to victories by aligning himself with The Monarchy, and it may have cost him.

Michael Cole – Ladies and gentleman, we have to take a commercial break, after this situation is cleaned up we will find out who will take on Drew McIntyre and Nigel McGuiness at Vengeance for the World Tag Team Championships.

- Commercial Break -

***COOL*** blares out and the fans respond with a small pop as Carlito and Primo, The Colons walk into view of the cameras. Wearing matching light blue attire, Carlito has his trusty apple while Primo wears his customary vest. The duo walk down the ramp, Primo taking the time to interact with the fans, slapping their hands but Carlito keeps focused, tossing his apple up and down and catching it easily. They climb into the ring, Carlito takes his shirt off, and Primo takes his vest off, they throw them out of the ring and await their opponents.

Michael Cole – This is a very skilled team, they were the WWE Tag Team Champions a couple of months ago before moving to Raw in the draft. They even defeated John Morrison and The Miz at WrestleMania, in a battle of the brands to decide which tag team were better. Morrison and Miz have now split up, and some put the blame down to these two.

Mick Foley – Even so, The Colons haven’t exactly lit up Raw since coming in the draft, but they have a victory over The Legacy, one of their opponents in this match, so they have a good chance of winning and taking on The Monarchy at Vengeance.

Carlito and Primo turn to the stage as ***NEW DAY*** plays, the crowd boo loudly as Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase, The Legacy make their way onto the stage. They take a moment to talk to each other, probably about strategy before walking down the ramp, the two of them wearing Legacy tees and black and gold detailed attire. Once they reach the bottom of the ramp, they point at The Colons and Rhodes says “we beat you twice... we can do it again” before sliding into the ring, the referee stopping The Colons from attacking them.

Michael Cole – The Legacy defeated The Colons at Fully Loaded, then at the end of the night, they took revenge on The Undertaker, attacking him after his match with their leader, Randy Orton resulting in The Deadman being lifted onto a cross, pulled into the ceiling and hung, just like he did to them a couple of weeks before.

Mick Foley – That moment solidified Rhodes and DiBiase as just as dangerous as Randy Orton. It was their idea, their planning which brought that moment all together. But when The Undertaker returns he’ll be looking to get some measure of revenge.

Michael Cole – If he returns.

Mick Foley – If he returns, yes.

***I’M COMIN*** blares over the speakers and The Ballin Superstar, MVP jogs onto the stage, getting a nice pop from the crowd. He goes to either side of the stage, pretending to shoot a basketball and then walking down the ramp. ***TURN UP THE TROUBLE*** now plays, and the fans respond with another pop as Mr. Kennedy walks onto the stage, chewing his gum like usual and eventually, the microphone lowers from the ceiling on the stage.

Mr. Kennedy – You are lookin’ at one half of the future World Tag Team Champions! And he hails from Green Bay, WISCONSINNNNN... his name is MISTTTEEEERRRR KENNEEEDDDYYYY!

Kennedy pauses and starts to walk down the ramp but then stops, still holding the microphone and shouts into it “KENNEDY!” before letting it go and meeting up with MVP at the bottom of the steel ramp. He looks at MVP and asks “you ready?” to which MVP replies with “are you?”, neither man actually respond as they climb into the ring.

#1 Contenders Triple Threat Tag Team
The Colons vs. The Legacy vs. MVP/Mr. Kennedy


Sorry about this match being in recap but I just couldn’t bring myself to write it in full.

The opening few minutes of the contest gave out the feeling that this would be a cagey affair. With three men in the ring and three men on the apron, every Superstar had to keep their eyes open at all times. After the settling in period of the first few minutes, The Legacy were the victims of being ganged up on by MVP and Carlito. They kept Rhodes out of the action while they battled in the centre of the ring. This continued until The Legacy thought their way back into it, and then all three tag teams went at it. The ending to the match came with Rhodes and DiBiase down on the outside, Primo was on the top rope, and dived to the outside and landed on Kennedy, but in the ring, Carlito was just getting to his knees but MVP from out of nowhere connected with The Drive By and picked up the win.

Winner And #1 Contenders – MVP & Mr. Kennedy @ 9.06​

The referee rings for the bell and the fans pop as MVP rises to his feet and has his hand raised. His partner, Mr. Kennedy rolls into the ring and congratulates his partner, hugging him, seemingly the two are on the same page now as we cut backstage...

Where Randy Orton, the WWE Champion, and Rey Mysterio are walking down separate hall ways, the screen separated by a line down the middle.


Michael Cole – Next up ladies and gentleman, Randy Orton will put his title on the line against Rey Mysterio! But right now, let’s take you back to SmackDown, where a familiar face returned and new champions were crowned, take a look.

The SmackDown LowDown | Hart Attack
Indeed, we kick the SmackDown LowDown off with Bret The Hitman Hart making his return to the WWE, only to be interrupted by the cocky The Brian Kendrick, with his associate Ezekiel Jackson, making up the WWE Tag Team Champions. The two eventually advance on Hart, but he was saved by the debuting Hart Dynasty. The main event is made as the WWE Tag Team Titles will be defended against Tyson Kidd and David Hart Smith, The Hart Dynasty. In the match, everything goes smoothly for The Hart Dynasty as they pick up their victory, and win the championships in front of the Canadian crowd.

- Commercial Break –

***BOOYAKA BOOYAKA*** A massive pop comes from the San Diego crowd as the challenger to the WWE Championship, Rey Mysterio hops out from behind the curtain. He takes in the reaction before heading to each side of the stage, setting off pyro as he does so. Rey then walks down the ramp, smiling as he walks to a couple of kids and places his head to theirs, saying something to them before climbing up the steel steps. He steps into the ring, walks over to the turnbuckle and climbs it, then raises his hands into the air before pointing at his family shouting “for you” and then steps down.

Michael Cole – Rey Mysterio won this opportunity last week, by outlasting nineteen other Superstars to become number one contender, and he gets his shot in his home town. He’ll face The Viper, Randy Orton in the hope of becoming a WWE Champion.

Mick Foley – Rey is a former World Heavyweight Champion, but he’s never been WWE Champion, a feat that he craves. If he is to defeat Randy Orton, he’ll need all his skill to do so, I’ve been in the ring with Orton, but that was at time where he was naive and not at his peak level, and even then he was a tough load to handle.

Mysterio is made to wait before ***VOICES*** plays and a massive roar of heat comes from the fans. Soon enough, Randy Orton makes his way out onto the stage, wearing the WWE Championship over his shoulder. He makes his slow way down, stopping at the ring and looking up at Rey who’s bouncing on the balls of his feet. Orton turns, walks over to the steps, walks up them and steps into the ring. He bypasses Rey and climbs the turnbuckle, standing on the second rope, he raises his WWE Championship high in the air before setting down and handing his championship to the referee.

Lillian Garcia steps forward.


Lillian Garca – The following contest, is the main event and is for the WWE CHAMPIONSHIP! First, from SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, weighing in at one hundred and seventy five pounds, he is a former Cruiserweight Champion, a former Intercontinental Champion and a former World Heavyweight Champion, introducing... REY – MYSTERIO!

A massive pop engulfs the arena as Rey steps forward and raises his hands in the air.

Lillian Garcia – And his opponent, from St. Louis, Missouri, weighing in at two hundred and forty five pounds, he is a former World Tag Team Champion, a former Intercontinental Champion and the youngest World Heavyweight Champion in history AND the CURRENT WWE CHAMPION... introducing – THE VIPER – RANDY ORTON!

Now, massive heat engulfs the arena while Orton simply stares across at Rey from his corner.

WWE Championship
Randy Orton defends against Rey Mysterio


The rabid fans in attendance cheer as the referee rings for the bell, and the two combatants begin circling the ring, eventually the two of them rush forward, looking to lock up but Rey ducks Randy’s grasp and turns around, hitting him in the leg with a kick, and then another. Orton backs away, but Rey presses forward, still kicking the leg of The Viper. He reaches the ropes so Rey grabs his arm and whips him onto the other side, but Orton counters it, instead sending the challenger over to the ropes. Rey bounces off them and jumps up, but Orton puts his hands underneath the legs and throws Rey up into the air, he lands on his feet behind the WWE Champion though, and the challenger connects with a drop kick to the back of The Viper! He falls forward, landing on the second rope, so Rey sees his chance and dials it up, and goes for the 619... but Orton ducks down and pulls himself out of the ring to massive boos! Orton has his back to the ring as he rubs his chin, he turns around and spots Rey going for a baseball slide, which he side steps. Mysterio turns, right into a big clothesline from The Viper!

Randy pulls Rey to his feet, and pushes him back into the ring. Rey gets to his feet just as Orton climbs into the ring, The Viper goes for another clothesline but Rey ducks, Orton stops in his tracks though and when Rey turns around, he goes for an RKO! But Rey manages to push him off, he hits the ropes and rebounds right into a low drop kick to the knee! Orton clutches his knee as he sits up, but Rey bounces off the ropes and smashes into Orton’s face with a running low drop kick! He goes for the cover, one... two... Orton kicks out to some heat. Rey quickly gets to his feet, and pulls Orton up as he does so, and lashes him in the knee with a right low kick! And then another, forcing him back into the corner with the kicks. Rey grabs his arm and whips him over to the other side, The Viper hits the turnbuckle but explodes out, going for another clothesline but Rey ducks as he was running, and then jumps onto the second turnbuckle, and connecting with a cross body to the WWE Champion! And he lands the cover... one.... two... shoulder up from The Apex Predator!

Rey rolls off the champion, getting to his feet, grabs Orton by the head and helps him up, then Irish-whips him into the ropes. The Viper grabs onto them, he spots Rey sprinting at him and bends down, launching him over the top rope, only for his opponent to land, feet first, on the apron. Randy turns around into a fore arm from the little man, he stumbles away, meanwhile Rey steadies himself and connects with a springboard seated senton! Rey immediately stands up, bouncing off the ropes, while Orton eventually gets on all fours, only for Mysterio to launch into him with a running low drop kick to the side of the head! This sends Orton rolling away, out of the ring and landing on the mat below with a thud. Rey looks disappointed, like he was going to go for the cover, he gets up eventually and grabs onto the top rope, he feels it for a moment while Orton gets up, once he’s up Rey launches himself from the ring, going for a cross body but Orton side steps, and slaps the back of Rey on his way down, forcing him faster onto the mat! The crowd gasp as Rey immediately holds his chest as Orton rests, leaning on the apron.

The Viper reaches down and grabs him by his head, pulling him to his feet. The WWE Champion glances at the crowd, spotting Rey’s family who all looked worried, he ignores them and whips Rey into the barricade! The fans back away as the barricade shudders with the impact while Rey clutches his back. The Viper doesn’t waste any time, he pulls Rey up again, and pulls him around the ring, they reach the announce table and The Viper smashes Mysterio into the tables top! The referee is at a count of seven, which pressures Orton into sliding into the ring, and then back out, walking over to Rey again and grabbing him. The Viper shoulder thrusts him back into the apron, before rolling him into the ring. The WWE Champion reaches up, grabs the second rope and pulls himself onto the apron, he is about to step into the ring but Mysterio gets to his feet so Randy stops, and grabs him by the mask, pulls him towards himself and attempts to suplex the challenger to the outside! But Rey wraps his left leg around the bottom rope, stopping the attempted suplex, and then manages to back away a step, breaking the grip, and punching Orton in the head. Orton reels back but keeps his grip on the top rope, Rey grabs Orton by the head and runs him over to the turnbuckle, looking to smash his head off it but Orton blocks it, and then does it to Rey. Mysterio stumbles away as Orton steps into the ring, and then takes his challenger down with a running clothesline! He sinks into a cover, one... two... shoulder up from Mysterio!

Orton goes on the control here, pulling Rey up, holding him then hitting his chin with a lovely uppercut, which sends Mysterio reeling back into the corner. The Viper grabs him by the arm and launches him over to the other side, then he goes for a corner clothesline but Mysterio jumps up, two feet goes straight in the face of the WWE Champion! He stumbles backwards, regaining his balance as Rey runs from the corner... straight into a snap power slam! Orton goes for the cover, one... two... no! Rey kicks out to a solid pop, his momentum launches him into a seated position where Orton locks in a chin lock! The dreaded Orton chin lock is locked in tight, tight enough that Mysterio looks like he is in a lot of pain. This hold lasts at least half a minute before Rey manages to get to his feet, where Orton transitions into a side head lock. The challenger forces Orton back into the ropes, and uses the momentum of the ropes, to break the grip and launch Orton to the other side. He bounces back, connecting with a shoulder block to Rey, Orton glares at him for a second before running away towards the ropes, Rey dives onto his stomach, allowing Orton to hop over him and hit the ropes again, while Rey gets to his feet, Orton then connects with another shoulder block and sinks into a cover... one... two... Rey gets the shoulder up!

The crowd pop at the kick out while Orton kneels beside his opponent, he wipes the sweat from his brow before standing up, pulling Rey up as well. He Irish-whips him into the corner, connecting with a running corner clothesline, he doesn’t allow Rey to fall though, he keeps him positioned in the corner and we can hear him saying to Rey “what’s wrong? You’re going to disappoint your family, Rey. Just accept it!” Suddenly, Orton slaps Rey square in the face, The Viper backs away with a sly grin on his face, leaving Rey to feel his face and his chest, he glances at his family, before rifling a slap of his own into the cheek of the WWE Champion! Huge pop for that while Orton stares wide eyed at Rey, who explodes from the corner, ducks an attempted punch, hitting the ropes and connects with a tilt-a-whirl headscissors! Orton gets up quickly though, but Rey runs at him, and connects with a massive wheelbarrow bulldog! The crowd pop huge at the big move, as Rey scampers to the cover... one... two... t- kick out from the WWE Champion! He’s saved his WWE Championship!

Rey holds his head in shock at the kick out, with Cole doing his best to sell the fact that Rey almost became WWE Champion right there. The challenger pulls himself up to his feet, and Orton does the same, both men using the ropes for help, Rey gets his bearings first though and lashes Orton’s shin with a swift kick... and then another! Orton hops backwards on one leg, arriving at the ropes, then he manages to kick Rey in the stomach, Orton then drops to his knees, and hits an uppercut to the exposed face of the challenger! Rey is down now, as Randy slides out of the ring, Cole says that Orton has some sick intentions with that look in his eyes as he reaches into the ring, pulling Mysterio by the neck out of the ring, but stops when his feet are placed on the apron. The crowd immediately boo what they are seeing, as Orton appears to be going for his rope hung DDT, only from the apron! Orton glances from side to side, before... wait... Mysterio places his feet against the side of the apron and pushes off... flipping over and connecting with a sort of, improvised flipping neck breaker to the WWE Champion! Mysterio saved himself there to a massive pop, and the referee begins counting.

One... no movement from either men but the crowd begin a loud 6-1-9 chant... two... Rey has started to move his arms but Orton hasn’t moved... three... Rey pushes his chest off the ground with his arms... four... Rey gets to his knees as Orton starts to move... five... Mysterio climbs to his feet and leans on the apron... six... Orton has pushed his chest off the ground while Rey pulls himself into the ring, before rolling out of it, killing the count. The challenger grabs Orton when he stands up and slides him into the ring, before climbing in himself and hooking a leg... one... two... Orton gets the shoulder up! That was never going to end it and Mysterio knew it as he looks at the referee. He stands up, and waits for Randy to do the same, he pushes him back into the ropes and whips him to the other side, but Mysterio rebounds and ducks a wild clothesline before running towards the other ropes, jumping onto the second rope and connecting with a springboard tornado DDT! The crowd pop massively as Mysterio hooks the leg, this may be it... one... two... thr- kick out from the WWE Champion!

Mysterio holds his face in his hand, shocked at the kick out but gets himself together and climbs to his feet. Mysterio exits onto the apron, he takes a deep breath then climbs the turnbuckle, and waits for the right moment, and eventually it comes as Orton gets up and turns around... Rey goes soaring through the air... only for Randy to connect with a drop kick in mid-air to the chin of his opponent! Mysterio hits the deck with a thud, he looks as if he is knocked out as the referee checks on him, but Orton pushes the referee out the way and sinks into the cover... one... two... thre- no! Mysterio kicks out to a massive, massive pop! Orton glares at the referee, gets up and gets in his face, screaming at him to DO HIS JOB! Meanwhile, Mysterio has rolled onto his stomach and begins to get on all fours... and Orton turns, a strange look appears on his face, and he suddenly sprints forward, looking for the Punt... but Mysterio rolled out the way just in time!

Orton turns straight around, and runs at Rey again, but gets caught in a drop-toe-hold, and he lands on the second rope! The crowd go mental as Mysterio runs the ropes... and connects with the 619! The WWE Champion lands near the corner, so Mysterio jogs along the apron and climbs onto the top turnbuckle, and Drops The Dime... and it connects! Cole goes mental on commentary as Mysterio hooks the leg, the referee begins counting, the crowd counting along with him... one... two... thre- Orton has foot on the bottom rope! The crowd gasp in frustration as Mysterio looks to find out why the referee stopped counting, and when he sees Orton’s foot on the bottom rope he smashes the mat with his fist. The cameras cut to his family who are urging him on, and we then see Orton smartly roll out of the ring and kneel on the mat!

Meanwhile, in the ring, Mysterio shakes off the disappointment and gets to his feet, and watches as Orton gets to his feet. He bounces off the ropes and suddenly dives through the top and second rope, connecting with a Suicide Dive! The crowd nearby pop as Mysterio and Orton lie on the mat, beside each other. The referee begins counting, but Mysterio is up to his feet, the adrenaline pumping as he pulls Orton to his feet, slowly, and slides him into the ring! Mysterio takes some time to rest, leaning on the apron, before turning around and grabbing the second rope, he pulls himself up and begins to enter the ring, bending through the top and second rope but Orton is suddenly on his feet and grabs him by the throat, pulling him further into the ring, leaving his feet resting on the second rope before planting him with the Rope Hung DDT! The WWE Champion pulls Mysterio into the centre of the ring, and turns him over, hooking the leg, and the referee begins counting... one... two... thre- no! Mysterio kicks out at the very last moment!

The fans cheer the kick out and Orton is simply too exhausted to complain, instead he crawls to the ropes and pulls himself up. The Viper walks into the corner and leans on it, rubbing his forehead with his hand, and then decides its time to end it, he walks over to Rey and dives to the mat beside him, and begins to pound it as Rey starts to get up. It takes a few seconds before Rey is on his feet and eventually Orton goes for the RKO... but Rey pushes him off, he hits the ropes and rebounds right into an Enziguri! Another pop from the crowd as Orton is propelled by the kick onto the second rope again! Mysterio can’t believe his luck, and goes for the 619... connecting with it, sending Orton back into the middle of the ring! The Viper’s momentum propels him to a standing position, he looks dazed and out of it as he turns back to Mysterio who springboards from the top rope, looking for a seated senton... but suddenly... Orton connects with a mid-air RKO! The crowd sink as he slowly hooks the leg... one... two... three!​

Winner – Randy Orton @ 17.04

Randy Orton has retained his WWE Championship! After a very entertaining and exhausting match, Randy is helped to his feet by the referee, he leaves him at the ropes and picks up the WWE Championship. The ref walks back to Randy, who yanks the title away from him and holds it up in the air with one hand, while leaning on the ropes with his other. The Viper sinks down into the corner and raises the title to his forehead, and kisses the middle of the belt.

Michael Cole – Once again, Randy Orton retains his WWE Championship, and this time he defeated a very game Rey Mysterio. The match went on for more than twenty minutes, but in the end even a 619 wasn’t enough to keep Rey down.

Mick Foley – Mysterio gave a very good account of himself in his home town, in front of his friends and family. He may not be a WWE Champion, but he is a champion n spirit.

Michael Cole – Randy Orton adds Rey Mysterio to his championship defences... whoa whoa whoa!

In the ring, Mysterio is on all fours, crawling into the centre of the ring, and the camera cuts to Orton, who’s eyes have glaze over. We’ve seen this look before, so many times, his body spasms as he gets ready to sprint forward and PUNT...

***I WALK ALONE***

OH MY GOD! The crowd go ape shit as Randy stops in his tracks, turns to the stage and his eyes widen at the sight of THE ANIMAL, BATISTA slowly walking onto the stage, wearing jeans and a black leather jacket.


Michael Cole – OH MY! It’s Batista! He’s back! And he’s back to get some of Randy Orton!

Batista throws his leather jacket down and SPRINTS DOWN THE RAMP! He slides into the ring, the crowd going mental, and spears Orton back into the corner! He leathers him with multiple punches with the fans screaming “BA-TIS-TA” before whipping him into the opposite corner! Orton stumbles out of the corner, straight into a massive clothesline from The Animal!

Mick Foley – The Animal is back and he’s after Randy Orton’s blood!

Michael Cole – It was Orton who injured Batista a few months ago, and now it’s coming back to bite him! Oh, here comes Legacy!

Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase suddenly slide into the ring, Rhodes runs straight into a powerful shoulder block and Batista then manages to duck a clothesline from DiBiase. The Million Dollar Son bounces off the ropes, STRAIGHT INTO A SPINEBUSTER! The crowd are on their feet as Batista turns around, and SPEARS the hell out of Rhodes!

Michael Cole – Spinebuster to DiBiase! Spear to Rhodes! Legacy are crumbling!

The two Legacy members roll out of the ring, away from harm while Batista watches. He turns around and sees Orton climbing to his feet, he rips off his black shirt, and flexes his muscles and screams out, before grabbing the WWE Champion and pulling him up and plants him with a BATISTA BOMB!

Michael Cole – Batista Bomb! Batista Bomb!

Mick Foley – The Animal has been unleashed right here tonight!

The crowd are still on their feet, screaming their lungs out. Legacy have been dealt with as every member is down, but Batista is standing above Orton, and then walks over and grabs the WWE Championship, he lays it across the stomach of Orton before saying “Consider your title reign on life support, Randy!” and then “The Animal is back!”. Batista’s music plays and he climbs up the turnbuckle, and flexes his muscles.

Michael Cole – The landscape of Raw has changed dramatically! The Animal is back and he has Randy Orton in his sights!

Mick Foley – Raw will never be the same again, and it’s just a shame we don’t have any time left.

Michael Cole – That’s right, unfortunately ladies and gentleman that’s all the time we have for tonight, join us next week for another action packed episode of Monday Night Raw! Goodnight!

The very last shot is of Batista, standing on the second rope, looking back over his shoulder at the WWE Champion as we fade... to... black.




WWE Vengeance
Date: 26th July 2009
Location: Wachovia Center: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Music: You’re Going Down by Sick Puppies

World Tag Team Championship
The Monarchy; Drew McIntyre & Nigel McGuiness (c) vs. MVP & Mr. Kennedy

Extreme Rules
Beth Phoenix vs. Melina

POSTER CREDIT: JAMJAM22
 
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Re: C3K Presents: WWE 2009 - The Fear That's In Your Eyes

No doubt after this, it will be Batista facing Randy Orton for the WWE Championship especially after The Animal made his return to Monday Night RAW and it was Orton & Legacy who put him on the shelf, so no doubt Batista is back not just for revenge but also for that WWE Championship and I for one hope that match does happen at Vengeance but also that Batista ends up ending Orton's reign

Punk/Swagger has definitely gotten personal that's for sure

And Sheamus' face turn has been pretty much solidified especially after saying No to Regal when it comes to joining The Monarchy and Sheamus then getting beat down by Barrett, McIntyre and McGuiness while Regal watches the whole thing was great

Bret/HBK forming a truce, it just had to happen
 
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Re: C3K Presents: WWE 2009 - The Fear That's In Your Eyes

JAM’s Review
I think you did right by making Orton and Mysterio open the show. There’s really not too much tension between them but this segment definitely got people to be more invested in the main event later on tonight. You capture Mysterio well with this generic promo that was full of cheap pop, that’s how Mysterio really is. Then Orton comes in as sinister as ever and I liked him making reference to hurting Mysterio through his family, typical Orton. Then the almost-619 was the perfect ending to this segment in giving hope that Mysterio may actually win the WWE Title. But let’s face it, he won’t.

I’m not sure why, but I think Mr. Kennedy is sort of morphing into a comedy character? I actually kind of dig it, lol. It’s unusual but I think it could work. MVP and Kennedy are a random put together team so having them do comedy skits and what not may actually be a good idea.

The Punk/Swagger feud continues to get personal and I think it’ll be one of the better feuds on Raw. Hmm, I actually read that divas match only because you’ve been giving attention to the divas division and it’s been pretty decent. I didn’t even really notice that Maryse had these moves in her moveset so it was pretty impressive. Katie Lea is a good wrestler to pair Maryse with for her first feud as the official undisputed womens champion, keep this up!

Always liked to see Legacy get some time on their own without Orton. Dibiase and Rhodes could’ve been really big stars by now but that obviously hasn’t happened so I hope you have definite plans for them. As for their tag team match, who else could win other than them? I think you’ll go with Legacy carrying not only the WWE Title but the tag title s as well. Hmm, I’m not sure why Punk is this mad at Swagger? Surely his match at the PPV didn’t end with Swagger trying to break his ankle, so I’m wondering why Punk has this sudden rage for Swagger?

Glad that you settled things with HBK and Bret quickly since we don’t really need more of that. But the talking point of this segment is Miz. I can just imagine the heat he’d get from interrupting these two greats. Miz seems to be your little project in this BTB. It’s fun to see him maybe be elevated up the card as your thread progresses. As for the match, the ending was quite ironic. I’m not sure if HBK will be angry at Bret for this but I can see a HBK/Bret feud for some reason. I’m really not sure what to make out of all of this. So I’ll just wait and say good job in elevating Miz and adding more fuel to this HBK/Bret feud that may or may not happen. And wait, Beth and Melina in an extreme rules match? That’s gonna be good. “Suddenly, Beth is propelled forward, into Josh, the two of them falling to the floor." has got to be my favorite line of the entire show :lmao Good for Josh, haha. But anyway, this just shows you care about your divas by having them in an extreme rules match, kudos bro, kudos.

Well atleast it isn’t Jammy Fino who is jobbing to Sheamus this time, right? Monarchy just completely destroyed Sheamus here. I’m expecting Sheamus to bounce back on the next episode though. Not sure how, maybe he gets them one by one and leaves Regal for last? I don’t know, but this is gonna be good. Wait, MVP and Kennedy win? Oh boy. Definitely surprised to see that but it does interest me and I guess that’s all that matters.

Now that was a great match! PPV quality for sure. I liked the beginning where you had both guys almost hit their finishers. I think it’s a very underrated way to begin a match. Sometimes it just isn’t the right way to start a match, but this time, it was used brilliantly. The match was very good, very back-and-forth, may a bit too much for my liking. And ofcourse, what kind of match would it be without Orton ending it with an RKO out of mid-air, those are always great! Too bad that I’ve been spoiled with Batista returning since I made the poster but if I wasn’t spoiled, I would’ve loved this return. I know Batista/Orton feuds have been done to death but I think you can do it in a way that’s better than others, so I’m looking forward to that. I think it would’ve been better if Batista wasn’t able to get his hands on Orton though and just punish the other two Legacy members but oh well.

Overall, the was really good. It felt like a lot happened but with the spacing you did, I think it flowed nicely. Plus, it was labeled Raw Revolution, so something big had to go down. I see that you’re trying a new format and while I think it’s decent, the simpler style you used back in your other shows are better. But that’s minor and I’m sure it doesn’t really affect the reader. Good show man, was a fun read. Now onto the next! (Y)
 
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Re: C3K Presents: WWE 2009 - The Fear That's In Your Eyes

As for Smackdown, as for Matt Hardy I don't see his World Heavyweight Championship title reign lasting too much longer because at best Hardy is a paper champion a transitional champion because like that the title will be taken from him, if not Cena or even Jeff Hardy, there's Kane who is as evil and demonic and more vicious more demented than he has ever been, there's Edge, CM Punk who could still cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase on Matt Hardy so Matt Hardy better watch his back because like that Punk could choose to go to Smackdown and cash in his briefcase on Matt

But then there are other superstars on Smackdown who are capable like Jericho even

Personally I wonder where Triple H is, or if we will see The Game again at some point
 
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Re: C3K Presents: WWE 2009 - The Fear That's In Your Eyes

PWTorch said:
It appears that SmackDown tag team, Jesse and Festus have been moved to the Raw Roster on wwe.com. The prevailing opinion is that this is because the Raw roster is rather thin, and apparently they need more jobbers on that show besides Chris Masters and Kung Fu Naki.
WWE Superstars

Michelle McCool def. Gail Kim @ 5.04

Primo def. Jammy Fino @ 2.34

Joey Mercury def. Jamie Noble & Jesse in a triple threat match @ 8.56

Ezekiel Jackson w/ The Brian Kendrick def. Tommy Dreamer w/ Stevie Richards @ 5.26


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::: wwe.com :::
:: Exclusives ::

Beginning this week on wwe.com will be a weekly series, and will be released Monday morning, and Friday morning to coincide with Raw and SmackDown later on in the day. For the very first one, we have two videos for you, one featuring the World Heavyweight Champion!

Catch Up With TBK & Ezekiel Jackson

The first of these series begins at the very end of the last edition of Superstars, where Ezekiel Jackson just dispatched a very game Tommy Dreamer. We’re in the locker room where Renee Young and a camera man have entered, meanwhile - Ezekiel is getting a rub down :)side:) from a trainer while The Brian Kendrick sits on a bench, scrolling through his smart phone.

Renee Young:
Uh, Brian?

Kendrick looks up from his phone before looking Renee up and down, he likes what he sees as he stands up with a grin.

The Brian Kendrick:
Well, well – what do we have here?

Kendrick continues to look Renee up and down, making the new interviewer look a tad uncomfortable.

Renee Young:
We, uh... we were wondering if we could get a word from you about what happened last Friday, with The Hart Dynasty?

Right then, the mood of Kendrick changes drastically as his grin fades and is replaced with anger. Jackson looks up from where he is getting treated and has the same look of anger that TBK has.

The Brian Kendrick:
You want a quote? You want a story to write for wwe.com, right?

Young can only nod as the camera focuses on Kendrick who adjusts his white jacket.

The Brian Kendrick:
Fine – first of all... what’s your name?

Renee Young:
Renee.

Kendrick rolls his eyes.

The Brian Kendrick:
(under his breath) God, what a stupid name. (back to normal) Alright, Renee, what you saw last week, was the biggest fluke in the WWE. The Hart Dynasty? Who the... the only reason they got a shot last week was because Bret Hart was on the show. The Brian Kendrick and Ezekiel Jackson (pats Jackson on the shoulder) were the WWE Tag Team Champions because we worked hard for those belts... but The Hart Dynasty? They get everything handed to them on a silver platter.

Jackson nods along, and now that he’s done with his treatment, he hops off the bench and stands behind Kendrick, as menacing as ever.

The Brian Kendrick:
(looks at Jackson) D’you think that The Hart Dynasty deserve those belts, Ezekiel?

Ezekiel Jackson:
(looking at Renee) No way.

Kendrick looks at Renee again.

The Brian Kendrick:
The only reason they have our belts... is ‘cause they got us when we weren’t prepared. No one told us we would be defendin’ our championships, but that’s just the way things are ‘round here. If you aren’t in good with the boss... well... you’re gonna’ have a tough ride here on SmackDown.

Jackson begins to nod as Kendrick turns away from Young and looks dead in the camera, running his hands through his wet hair.

The Brian Kendrick:
So... Hart Dynasty... savour every moment you have with those titles... because The Brian Kendrick and Ezekiel Jackson will take them back... very soon. Oh, and congratulations on gettin’ in good with the boss.

TBK turns to the blonde interviewer.

The Brian Kendrick:
This interview’s over.

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*Parental Guidance Recommended*

Visit to the World Heavyweight Champion

The scene opens up to a beautiful Sunny day, and it appears that we are standing outside a gym, where suddenly Matt Hardy walks out the front door, gym bag in his right hand and a protein shake in the other. He’s stopped by Matt Striker and the camera man, Scott.

Matt Striker:
Matt, could we get a word.

Matt Hardy:
(sighing) Make it quick.

Striker glances at the Scott, nods at him and then turns back to the World Champion.

Matt Striker:
We’ve just received word, I’m sure you’ve had word too, that you’ll be facing the United States Champion, Kofi Kingston in the main event tonight. Can we get your thoughts on that, please?

Matt Hardy:
Y’know what I think... I think it’s *bullshit*.

Matt Striker:
Whoa, Matt, you can’t say that on-

Matt Hardy:
Do you think I care?! Bleep it out for all I care. You wanted my thoughts and I’m giving them to you – the fact that I’m facing Kofi Kingston tonight, just a couple of days before my title defence is a *fucking* disgrace!

Striker looks at the camera man with a worried look on his face.

Matt Hardy:
You don’t see John Cena gettin’ put into a big match tonight, do you? Do you?! That was a question, answer it.

Matt Striker:
As of yet, no he hasn’t.

Hardy laughs to himself.

Matt Hardy:
Of course – you see that’s our General Manager for you. He’ll do anything to spite me, anything to get my championship away from me. But ya’ know what, Matt?

Matt glances at the other direction, and then back at Striker.

Matt Hardy:
Teddy Long can do all he wants to try and get my title away from me, he can put me in Steel Cage matches, put me in champion versus champion matches, hell he can even put me in Hell in a Cell but there is no way I’m letting him take my championship away from me. That goes double for John Cena.

With that, Matt storms away, clicking the button on his car key and unlocks his car, stepping inside and shutting it, indicating this interview is over.
Friday Night SmackDown Preview



Ducking and Diving...?

In just a couple of days time, SmackDown presents its first single branded pay-per-view of the year in the form of The Bash! But there is one stop before then, and it happens tonight, the final opportunity for rivals and foes to get one over on each other, to gain that all important momentum heading into their respective matches. One man who has the most to lose this coming Sunday, is the current World Heavyweight Champion, Matt Hardy who will go one on one with John Cena inside a solid Steel Cage! He and Cena have been at each other’s throats since Judgment Day when Matt managed to pick up the victory, winning the Fatal-4-Way and becoming the World Heavyweight Champion for the very first time. But tonight, just days before his upcoming title defence, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long has made our main event, the World Heavyweight Champion against the United States Champion, Kofi Kingston! We’ve heard on wwe.com that Matt believes this is Teddy’s way of weakening him before Sunday, as John Cena has not, as of yet, been booked in a match. But you can bet he will be in attendance, as he is keen to get to the bottom of who attacked him last week and also get the last word heading into Sunday.

Speaking of the United States Champion, indeed, he is facing the World Champion in the main event, and his challenger, R-Truth will have a vested interest in this match. The weaker Kingston becomes, the stronger R-Truth’s title hopes will become. Meanwhile, the man who R-Truth defeated to become number one contender will be in action as Vladimir Kozlov, The Moscow Mauler, will take on the man who returned to SmackDown last week, and won his first match back on Superstars, Joey Mercury. He returned to face John Morrison, who tonight, will choose his opponent at The Bash, Dolph Ziggler’s opponent. Rumours have been flying around all day of who the opponent could be, and Morrison better have a good one if he is to derail Ziggler’s momentum heading into the Cruiserweight Championship match this coming Sunday.

In Divas action, will be the beautiful blonde, Kelly Kelly and the gorgeous red head, Maria. These two will battle each other in the spirit of competition, but the question is if Kelly will be able to keep focus with her ex-boyfriend, Mike Knox sniffing around. But with Evan Bourne back from injury, one has to assume she’ll feel just that little bit safer now that her friend is back. Also, we will hear from two of the biggest Superstars tonight, those being Edge and Jeff Hardy, who will go one on one with Kane and Chris Jericho, respectively at The Bash. Edge will no doubt have a lot to say about The Big Red Monsters growing strangeness, and before Jeff Hardy takes on Santino Marella, he will get the chance to speak his mind on his current rivalry with Jericho.

After last week, we will hear from the new WWE Tag Team Champions, The Hart Dynasty. Their manager Natalya has assured wwe.com that they will hear from them tonight, on their big win, the debut and the fact Bret Hart was in the building to see them win the big one. Also, two tag teams that are at war are none other than The Warriors and Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder. Last week, Hawkins and Ryder elected to stay away from SmackDown, for the reason that Daniel Bryan and Kaval were ready to kill them for what Ryder did to AJ a couple of weeks ago. But tonight, we have been told that they will be in the building, and when/if The Warriors catch up with them, the whole locker room will be needed to separate these two. All this, and more on this coming edition of Friday Night SmackDown on MyNetworkTV!


:: Confirmed Matches ::

Champion vs. Champion
Matt Hardy vs. Kofi Kingston

Singles Match
Jeff Hardy vs. Santino Marella

Pick Your Poison – John Morrison
Dolph Ziggler vs. ???

Singles Match
Joey Mercury vs. Vladimir Kozlov

Divas Match
Kelly Kelly vs. Maria

:: Card subject to change ::


The SmackDown show should be up on Monday with a Bash preview following probably the week after. I've managed to get three matches of The Bash done, only five more to go I believe, decided to do this in full after the weak show that was Fully Loaded so, yay for that. And, I decided to give these backstage/random interview things a go, in the ilk of 619's so I hope he's alright with that. Until next time, gents. :eek:
 
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The reason this is so late is because I was contemplating doing another project, but decided to stick with this. This has actually been written for a while, and I realized just now that I'm not a fan of this format, but I can't be bothered to change all the coding. Bash preview to come probably next weekend, enjoy.

Friday Night SmackDown - July 10

This edition of SmackDown kicks off with a video package, highlighting the action from last week, where John Cena was laid out backstage, and new WWE Tag Team Champions were crowned in The Hart Dynasty.​

Jim Ross – Thank you ladies and gentleman for joining us this Friday night as we wrap up the road to The Bash! My name is Jim Ross, sitting beside me, my partner as ever, John Bradshaw Layfield. And tonight folks, we have a jam packed show for you, the fallout from last week’s show will take place here tonight, where we saw the challenger to Matt Hardy’s World Heavyweight Championship, John Cena, laid out backstage, but JBL – we don’t know who the culprit is.

JBL – No we do not. And until we find out, the issue will underlie here on SmackDown, but this isn’t about last week, this edition of SmackDown will wrap everything up before we head to Philadelphia, where The Bash will take place.

Jim Ross – No doubt, the card for The Bash is one of the best in recent memory, but tonight’s card is almost as good. Tonight, we have a Champion vs. Champion match for you, as the World Heavyweight Champion, Matt Hardy will take on the United States Champion, Kofi Kingston. And I’ve heard JBL, that we’ll be joined by Kingston’s challenger at The Bash, R-Truth.

JBL – Good, R-Truth is a smart individual, I’m sure he’ll be able to put out some good analysis.

***HUNT YOU DOWN*** suddenly plays, cutting off the commentators, resulting in the crowd filling the arena with heat as the World Heavyweight Champion, Matt Hardy walks onto the stage. He’s wearing the World Championship over his shoulder, along with a leather jacket and a pair of faded jeans. The Dark One walks down the ramp, ignoring the fans, once he reaches the ring he quickly jogs up the steel steps, picking up a microphone as he does so.

Jim Ross – It appears as though we will hear from our World Heavyweight Champion, Matt Hardy before his championship defence this Sunday. After what happened last week to John Cena, one has to bet Matt is at the top of the list of suspects.

JBL – Just because Matt is facing Cena this Sunday doesn’t mean he attacked him. Cena is a Superstar who divides opinion, not just by these fans, but by the Superstars in the back. He’s got a lot of friends, but he’s also got a lot of enemies, and it may be someone we don’t expect.

In the ring, Matt stands in the centre, his music dies down and he can begin to speak.

Matt Hardy – I don’t need to prove myself to anyone. I don’t need to prove myself to you people, nor do I need to prove myself to anyone in the back. But for the last week, I’ve been hearing, non-stop, “it must be Matt Hardy that attacked John Cena”. Let me just stop everyone right there, I did not attack John Cena last week.

This gets some heat as they don’t believe him.

Matt Hardy – While the fact that Cena was laid out does help me, it wasn’t me. I don’t have proof it wasn’t me, and even if I did, it wouldn’t change the fact that you people won’t believe me. John Cena has a lot of enemies, not just me. So I’m just saying this right here, right now, John, I did not attack you last week, I wish I did... but I didn’t.

Some more boos.

Matt Hardy – Now, this coming Sunday, I put my World Heavyweight Championship on the line.

He glances at the championship on his shoulder.

Matt Hardy – I put it on the line in that.

Hardy looks up, and we see an old school Steel Cage.

Matt Hardy – I was fine with defendin’ my championship against John Cena. But then Johnny boy had to run to the SmackDown General Manager, with complaints about me. And now he has got me in a Steel Cage this coming Sunday. It all came about because Cena thinks I’m duckin’ him. Well, John, that couldn’t be further from the truth.

The World Champ’ shakes his head.

Matt Hardy – Y’see, John, I’ve done my damage, I’ve put you through the announce table, I’ve knocked you out, but you, you can’t get near me. And it’s not because I’m duckin’ you... it’s because I’m smarter than you.

Heat.

Matt Hardy – What’s the point in gettin’ into a brawl with you? You’re not one hundred percent, but I am, I don’t want that to change. And I imagine after last week, you must be even worse, am I right, John? I want you to know something, John, I’ve worked my whole career for this title. I’ve put my body on the line in TLC matches, Last Man Standing matches and yes, Steel Cage matches. If you think puttin’ me in a Steel Cage with you will faze me... then you are clueless John.

More heat.

Matt Hardy – This coming Sunday, not only will I retain MY World Heavyweight Championship, I will make sure you, that you aren’t able to compete for a very, very long time. After I’m done with you, Cena, you’ll be the last person on the roster to get a title shot. Because John, I’m simply better than you, and at The Bash, I’m gonna’ prove it, by puttin’ you down... for good.

It sounds like a riot is about to start but Hardy remains stoic.

Matt Hardy – I want you to listen closely to what I’m about to say, John.

He turns to the camera, allowing it to get a good look at his eyes.

Matt Hardy – For this championship, I’ve given away everythin’... I’ve given away my friends, my family, my brother and it’s all for this.

He looks at the title.

Matt Hardy – You’ve faced Superstars like Shawn Michaels and Triple H, and you’ve competed in some helacious matches, John. But I’m MATT FREAKIN’ HARDY AND I’VE COMPETED IN MORE CAREER DESTROYING MATCHES THAN YOU’VE HAD HOT DINNERS!

Hardy takes a breath to compose himself.

Matt Hardy – You need to realize something John. At The Bash, I won’t be runnin’... but if you HAD any BRAINS... then you would – because I plan on puttin’ you down, John... you’ve had a good run, John... but your time is up and my time... is now.

***MY TIME IS NOW***

Matt turns to face the stage as JOHN CENA SPRINTS OUT FROM THE BACK! THE CROWD GO MENTAL AS CENA SLIDES INTO THE RING AND TAKES MATT DOWN TO THE MAT!! Cena gets a few good shots in before Matt can reach out, grab a rope and pull himself out from the ring. He stumbles on the mat below, and then staggers around the ring to the stage as Cena watches him. The challenger turns around and demands a microphone and turns to face the champion.

John Cena – (breathing heavily) I am SICK of being attacked backstage, of being attacked from behind... you say you’re not runnin’... then get back in this ring... COME ON!

Matt makes a move, but it’s only to pick up the World Title that he dropped.

John Cena – COME ON MATT! I’M RIGHT HERE! YOU WANNA’ PUT ME DOWN... HERE’S YOUR CHANCE... COME ON!

The World Champion doesn’t make a move towards the ring, instead he slowly backs away from it, back up the ramp.

John Cena – Just like I thought. I know it was you, Matt, that attacked me backstage last week. And that was the last thing you should’a done... this isn’t about titles anymore Matt... IT’S ABOUT REVENGE! You’ve took the one DAMN thing that meant the most to me in this company, that World Heavyweight Championship.

Hardy glances at the belt.

John Cena – If-

“CENA – CENA – CENA – CENA!”

John Cena – I don’t care that you screwed your family, I DON’T CARE... THE ONLY THING I CARE ABOUT IS THAT TITLE! And you’re in the way... so at The Bash, the minute you set foot in that cage with me, I’ll let you in on my strategy... is to RIP YOUR HEAD OFF YOUR SHOULDERS!

Massive pop.

John Cena – And the Friday after The Bash, I will say THE CHAMP... IS... HERE!

Cena forcibly throws the microphone away, turns to the hard camera and raises his hands in the air to a massive cheer. Meanwhile, Matt continues to back away, clutching his World Heavyweight Championship to his chest. He and Cena share a stare-off from stage and ring, the two men that will compete for the World Heavyweight Title.

Jim Ross – It appears that Matt Hardy has lit a fire under John Cena. I’ve never seen him so animated, I’ve never seen him so angry at another Superstar. And this all comes to a head this coming Sunday, HARDY... CENA... FOR THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP!

- Commercial Break -

***HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD*** plays and the fans react with a strong amount of heat, as Dolph Ziggler, wearing silver trunks and a pink vest, walks onto the stage and shakes his ass in front of the camera. He turns around, runs his hands through his blonde hair and flicks the water away, before heading on down the ramp. He walks around the ring, climbs into the squared circle and awaits the announcement of his opponent.

And to announce his opponent, ***AIN’T NO MAKE BELIEVE*** blares out and out comes the other man to challenge for the Cruiserweight Championship, John Morrison, dressed in casual jeans and a “Prince of Parkour” tee. He has a microphone in his hand, stops on the stage and waits for the solid pop that he got to die down.

John Morrison – Well, well, well Ziggles. Choosing my former tag team partner last week, now that was a stroke of genius.

“I know” responds Ziggler”

John Morrison – But now it’s my turn, so without further ado... your opponent t’night... SCOTTY 2 HOTTY!

***TURN IT UP*** blares out, the crowd reacting with quite a big pop for the long time loveable dancer. Scotty 2 Hotty hops out on to the stage, shaking hands with Morrison who retreats backstage, leaving Scotty to dance down the ramp, meanwhile Ziggler turns to the referee and asks “Is he serious?”

Jim Ross - I haven’t seen Scotty 2 Hotty for a couple of years now. But he looks in great shape, and looks extremely pleased to be back in a WWE ring. And the fans seem to appreciate John Morrison’s pick as well.

JBL - I’m sure Ziggler appreciates the pick too, out of every Cruiserweight in the world, John Morrison chooses Scotty 2 Hotty. Idiot.

Dolph Ziggler vs. Scotty 2 Hotty

Despite being away from the WWE for a couple of years, the ring rust didn’t show as Scotty started out strong, battling Ziggler move for move, but eventually the younger, more energetic man took advantage of the bout. Ziggler messed with Scotty for the duration of the match, not allowing him any offence before he put him away with the Zig-Zag.

Winner – Dolph Ziggler @ 3.05

Without breaking a sweat, Ziggler finishes the match and has his hand raised by the referee. He exits the ring, runs his hands through his hair and walks up the ramp.

Jim Ross - Both of the participants in the Cruiserweight Championship match at The Bash have now on their respective Pick Your Poison matches, so they both are riding in on a wave of momentum. They each have a small winning streak thanks to the Tournament, and in a couple of days time, one of them will suffer a soul destroying loss.

Backstage, The Big Red Monster, Kane, is standing in front of a mirror, staring intently at his own reflection. He breathes heavily before beginning to speak to himself.

Kane – I have done everything you’ve asked. But this last thing... it’s... it can’t be done.

He pauses, and then starts getting annoyed.

Kane – NO! LOOK! IT CAN’T BE DONE!

Kane pounds the mirror in frustration.

Kane – A couple of things need to be done before I do it. I need more time.

Again, he pauses, this time taking a deep breath and shaking his head.

Kane – LISTEN! I NEED... MORE... TIME!

Kane continues to stare at his own reflection, studying his face, but then a look of... fear appears.

Kane – No no. Please no! He doesn’t need to come. I can get the job done. Just give me more time and I’ll do it.

The crowd are on the edge of their seats at the strange thing which is happening right now as Kane nods, seemingly accepting something and then turning round and walking away.

- Commercial Break -

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Matt Hardy: Finally, I am where I should be. At the top of this profession.

Shot of Hardy winning the World Heavyweight Championship at Judgment Day.

Chris Jericho: Jeff Hardy is a cancer to this company.

Footage of Jericho’s infamous “cancer” promo a couple of weeks ago.

Jeff Hardy: My life is an open book. I do not hide away from my demons. And I am not hiding from Chris Jericho.

Now we see Jeff tackling the afore mentioned Jericho and pummelling him with his fists.

John Cena: I want the World Heavyweight Championship back.

Replays of John Cena planting a security guard through a table at the contract signing with a Attitude Adjustment.

Narrator: SmackDown’s biggest Superstars collide ... at The Bash!

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After the video, we arrive in the office of SmackDown General Manager, Theodore Long. He’s looking through some papers while sitting at his desk, but then looks up to see the former United States Champion, R-Truth and one half of the former WWE Tag Team Champions, The Brian Kendrick. The GM gets to his feet and walks around the table, and faces the two men.

The Brian Kendrick – You, uh, notice somethin’ different about me?

Long looks him up and down.

Theodore Long – New hair cut?

Kendrick feigns amusement.

The Brian Kendrick – That’s a good one Teddy, a real good one. No, in fact, the thing that’s different about The Brian Kendrick, is that he doesn’t have championship gold around his waist.

Pop at that.

The Brian Kendrick – Why might that be Teddy? Is it because myself and Ezekiel Jackson lost in a fair match against a team that was equal to our skill level? No it wasn’t. It was because a hack of a General Manager decided to make The Brian Kendrick and his associate defend the titles without a word of warning.

Long shrugs his shoulders.

The Brian Kendrick – We had no time to prepare, Teddy, that is why I am not a champion right now. And as for my friend here...

Truth steps forward, eyeing Long up and down, before Kendrick pulls him back a step.

The Brian Kendrick – He is no longer the United States Champion. Why is that? It’s because you put him in a match, which meant he had no chance at retaining, simply because it was a Gauntlet match. So now, neither of us hold the gold, and you must be lovin’ that don’t you?

R-Truth - DON’T CHA!

Long glances at both the men.

The Brian Kendrick – What I want to know, Theodore, is who the hell you think you are. I am The Brian Kendrick and my interesting friend here is R-Truth, the rightful United States Champion.

R-Truth - THE RIGHTFUL CHAMPION!

The Brian Kendrick – And I am the rightful-

Theodore Long – Now hold on a minute playa, you can’t just come in here, interrupt my work and then complain about my decision making. It’s not my fault you both lost your championships, it’s yours, ya’ feel me playas’. Now, get the hell out of my office.

Kendrick and Truth look at each other, then back at Long.

R-Truth - Oh we goin’ – but at The Bash... I will take back ma’ United States Title, and you and Kofi Kingston, are gon get got, ya feel me, playa.

Truth and Kendrick go to leave, but TBK stops and turns back to Long.

The Brian Kendrick – Oh, and by the way. I figured... since you screwed me out of the WWE Tag Team Championships, I thought I’d best activate my rematch clause, and just like R-Truth, I’ll be activating it at The Bash, and take back what is rightfully mine.

With Long looking on, Kendrick leaves the scene.

We cut back to the ring, where the beautiful Maria is using the ropes to help her stretch before her match.

Jim Ross – As you can see, Maria is currently in the ring, awaiting her opponent for tonight. But for a minute, let’s talk about what just transpired backstage. For one, Kane is apparently talking to himself, R-Truth is continuing his path down crazy street and The Brian Kendrick has just activated his and Ezekiel Jackson rematch clause.

JBL – We certainly have an interesting roster to say the least. One person hears the devil talking to him, or a demon or whatever and the other person likes to talk in riddles. But R-Truth and Brian Kendrick do make good points, Theodore Long has treated them like dirt, and now they don’t have championship gold. If that were me, Teddy Long wouldn’t be the SmackDown General Manager for very long.

***HOLLA*** suddenly plays, and the fans react with a good pop as the bubbly Kelly Kelly walks onto the stage. Dressed in pink attire with white boots, she walks down the ramp, looking radiant with a beaming smile. She hugs a couple of young fans at the barricade before quickly jogging up the ramp, and climbing into the ring. KK walks over to the turnbuckle, ascends it, and raises her hands in the air, getting another solid reaction from the crowd.

Jim Ross – It’s been a tough couple of weeks for Kelly Kelly. She’s been the victim of intimidation by her previous boyfriend, Mike Knox. And the man who was looking after her, the Superstar who was protecting her was put out of action at Judgment Day, by none other... than Mike Knox.

JBL – Kelly Kelly is one of the most beautiful Divas we have. Mike Knox wants to be with Kelly, and if he doesn’t get that chance, then according to him... no one can... including Evan Bourne.

Jim Ross – Well, these Mike Knox will be at The Bash this coming Sunday when he does, indeed, take on Evan Bourne. It’s a true David and Goliath story to this one, with the added element of Kelly Kelly being at ring side this coming Sunday.

Kelly Kelly vs. Maria

In a rare outing for the Divas of SmackDown, these two kicked things off with a sporting handshake, showing the respect between these two Divas. During the match, there is a lot of screaming, and interspersed is some surprisingly solid moves from both Maria and Kelly Kelly. But, with only a couple minutes gone, ***DEATH GRIP*** played, and outcame Mike Knox! The two Divas huddled together in the corner, shying away from the big one before the referee decided to call a No-Contest.

No Contest @ 2.54


Jim Ross – What is Mike Knox doing? He had no right to interrupt this match.

Knox stares at Kelly and Maria, cowering in the corner, before taking a slow, calculated step towards them. He gets extremely close to Kelly Kelly before saying “If I can’t have you, then no one can”

Suddenly, he grabs Kelly by the wrist and yanks her out of the corner! He begins to pull her away from Maria, who Kelly tries desperately to reach out to but Knox pulls her away too quick.

JBL – Oh, now this ain’t right!

Maria almost looks like she’s about to cry, but she doesn’t dare try to get involved in this situation. Kelly screams out and tries to break away from Knox’ grip but then...

***BORN TO WIN*** suddenly plays and the fans rise to their feet, POPPING AS EVAN BOURNE SPRINTS DOWN THE AISLE! He slides into the ring, ducks a clothesline from Knox, hits the ropes at the other side and connects with a flying high knee! Mike tumbles backwards, falling through the ropes and landing on the mat. Bourne takes a look at Kelly, and gets a re-assuring nod, as she stands with Maria, the Divas trying to comfort each other.

Jim Ross – BOURNE! BOURNE! COME ON KNOX... GET YOURSELF SOME OF A REAL MAN!

With J.R marking the fuck out at ringside, Knox gets to his feet and turns around with a snarl, and sees Bourne sprinting towards the ropes, diving over the top... but MIKE CATCHES HIM IN MID-AIR!! He has him parallel to the floor, and RAMS HIS BACK INTO THE STEEL RING POST!

Jim Ross – Oh! Damn it!

Knox drops Bourne like he’s yesterdays dinner, looking up at the two Divas who look extremely scared and worried. Knox reaches down and forcibly pulls Evan up to his feet, and LAUNCHES HIM BACK FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE!

The crowd are in a frenzy of heat as Knox measures his rival. Bourne slowly gets on all fours, before standing on his knees, but then KNOX SPRINTS FORWARD... SMASHING HIS KNEE INTO THE SIDE OF BOURNE’S HEAD! HIS HEAD PROPELLED INTO THE BARRICADE AT THE SAME TIME!

Jim Ross – Come on! That’s uncalled for!

JBL – A very strong message has just been sent by Mike Knox.

A horde of referees arrive on the scene, urging Knox back, while some road agents, including Arn Anderson and Ricky Steamboat check on Bourne’s health. Kelly exits the ring, leaving Maria standing, she kneels down beside Evan and clutches his face in her hand, almost on the verge of tears.

Jim Ross – Evan Bourne returned last week on a wave of momentum, coming back to save Kelly and the rest of the Divas from that man, but Knox got his pay back right there.

JBL – If this is what Knox can do to Evan now, imagine what he will do to him this coming Sunday.

Jim Ross – I shudder to think about it.

- Commercial Break –

Back from the commercial, The Gold Standard, Shelton Benjamin is making his way through the backstage area. He seems focused but is stopped by SmackDown reporter, Matt Striker.

Matt Striker – Shelton... a word?

Shelton Benjamin – Sure.

Matt Striker – Shelton, last week on SmackDown, you competed in a very competitive match against Gregory Helms, a match which you came out victorious in.

Shelton Benjamin – That’s right.

Matt Striker – After the match, Gregory spoke to our cameras and challenged you to a rematch-

Shelton Benjamin – Lemme’ stop you right there, Matt. Look, I know Helms challenged me to a match after I beat him. An’ I know he wants to see who the better man is, but Helms, it’s obvious – it’s me. Look at me, Matt, I’m a former United States, Intercontinental an’ Tag Team Champion, and I am this companies Franchise Playa’.

Benjamin takes his shades off.

Shelton Benjamin – But if Helms wants to challenge me, so be it. I have no problems goin’ out to that ring, and beatin’ him one more time.

Benji’ turns to the camera.

Shelton Benjamin – So, Greg’... I’m headin’ out to that ring right now. If you were serious about wantin’ a rematch, then let’s do it. But know this man, after I beat you again, after I hit you with Paydirt once again... there will be no room for complaints.

With a sly grin, he turns back to Striker.

Shelton Benjamin – Make sure WWE.com has a photographer ready, ‘cause after I beat Greg Helms, The Franchise Playa’ will be all over the news.

Seemingly now ironed in his new moniker and new style, he turns back to the camera.

Shelton Benjamin – See you out there, Greg.

This interview is over, Shelton winks at the camera, sending a message to his possible opponent in a few moments. The camera focuses on Striker as Benjamin leaves, but then we cut away...

... to another backstage area, it’s a hall way, and the camera is looking at Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder side on as they are walking.

Zack Ryder – No worries, bro, they won’t try anythin’.

Curt Hawkins – You sure, man? Y’know, you didn’t need to attack AJ... we sent our message to those two.

Zack Ryder – I know, I know. I took it a little bit far... but hey, they thought they could come onto our show, and run all over our division, that ain’t gonna’ fly with me, bro.

Curt Hawkins – Well, I hope you know what you’re doin’, ‘cause I’m involved an-

Hawkins stops in his tracks, wide-eyed, looking straight ahead while Ryder looks at him and slaps him on the arm.

Zack Ryder – Yo... bro... you in there?

Ryder turns to look where his friend is looking, and then mouths “oh, shit” and then the cameraman turns around, where we see one half of The Warriors, Kaval standing! He’s lurched down, breathing heavily, making for quite the intimidating sight.

Zack Ryder – Bro...

Suddenly, Ryder and Hawkins turn on their heels, and standing at the other end of the hallway is the other half of The Warriors, Daniel Bryan! The fans in the arena respond with a big pop as Ryder and Hawkins are in between two very dangerous Superstars. Kaval and Bryan begin slowly walking towards their rivals, the crowd urging them on, but then Ryder and Hawkins turn to the left, and SPRINT down another hall way. The chase is on as DBryan and Kaval run after them!

The camera man tries desperately to keep up, but ends up falling behind The Warriors. We go down that hall way, and we can hear Hawkins and Ryder pushing people out the way, and crashing into things. The Warriors are blocking out sight of them, but then we cut to another cameraman who is running just in front of Hawkins and Ryder. They tell him to get out the way, but then they suddenly stop in their paths, the cameraman turns round and we see AJ LEE!

The popular Diva has a grin on her face, she cocks her head at the Hawkins and Ryder, before they are suddenly attacked from behind! They’re propelled forward, falling to the ground as Kaval and Bryan are on them in a flash! AJ Lee stands and watches her boys climb on top of Hawkins and Ryder, Kaval lashing fists into the top of Zack’s head, and Bryan kicking the hell out of Curt’s chest!

Hawkins and Ryder don’t look in good shape, but luckily for them, Bryan and Kaval stop what they are doing and stand up. Meanwhile, AJ begins to walk forward, and bends down to Curt and Zack.


AJ Lee – What’s wrong, boys? You didn’t think you’d get away with attacking me and my friends here, did ya?

Curt opens his eyes, while Ryder can’t because of the pain searing through his body right now.

AJ Lee – But I’m in a good mood t’night, guys, which is lucky for you two.

Ryder now looks up at the girl he attacked a couple weeks ago.

AJ Lee – And ‘cause of that, we’ve decided to let you leave this arena... relatively... unharmed. But that won’t be the case at The Bash... y’see I spoke to Teddy Long... and you two will go up against Daniel Bryan and Kaval, we wouldn’t want you too busted up now would we? We’ll save that for Sunday.

AJ taps the cheek of Ryder before standing back up, turning her back on Ryder and Hawkins but Kaval and Ryder have stayed.

Daniel Bryan – You better bring your A’ game this Sunday, ‘cause we ain’t gonna’ hold back.

Kaval – See you Sunday.

Bryan and Kaval now leave the two men lying on the concrete, as they exit the scene. . We cut back to ringside...

Jim Ross – Well how about that, John? This match is going to happen in a couple days time at The Bash.

JBL – Stupid, in my opinion. They had the opportunity right there to get retribution, but instead let Hawkins and Ryder walk.

Jim Ross – I’m not sure about walk, but either way, that only adds to a packed card for Sunday.

A new, unfamiliar theme, ***CAN’T BE TOUCHED*** suddenly plays, for a moment the fans don’t know how to respond to the tune by Roy Jones, but then after a couple of moments, Shelton Benjamin appears from behind the curtain. He gets some solid heat, dressed in a white sleeveless jacket with the hood up. He stops on top of the stage, and in time with the music, he whips his hood off before heading down the ramp. The camera pans around to his back where we see “The Franchise Playa’” printed onto the back, Benjamin takes his shades off and throws them to the side before reaching the ring. He leaps onto the top of the steps, then hops onto the apron, before pulling back on the ropes and then jumping over them. He climbs onto the second turnbuckle, before pointing at himself and shouting “Franchise Playa!”

Jim Ross – Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve noticed a gradual change in the attitude of Shelton Benjamin. After he lost the United States Championship, and then lost his chance at a rematch, he’s changed his whole outlook, with this change in mindset I think he can go places in this business.

JBL – You got to be cocky in this business, he was before with the gold hair and gold trunks but now he’s took it to a whole new level. He’s letting his in-ring work do the talking, and if he defeats Gregory Helms for a second time, then that just proves that this change in attitude is working for Benjamin.

Benjamin turns to face the stage, and ***IT’S TIME*** blares out over the PA system, and outcomes the man who suffered defeat last week, Gregory Helms. Dressed in completely black attire, with some white patterns on the trunks – he walks down the ramp, eyes focused on his opponent for this match.

Jim Ross – Before this match starts, let’s talk about what’s coming up, after this, we will hear from one of the biggest Superstars on SmackDown, Jeff Hardy! And also, in our main event, Matt Hardy will face off against the United States Champion, Kofi Kingston in a Champion Versus Champion match!

JBL – Been a huge night so far! And we aren’t even close to being over. I just hope Teddy Long doesn’t attempt to screw over anymore of these Superstars.

Jim Ross – Will you let that go? Teddy Long does not have an agenda against certain Superstars, stop listening to guys like Brian Kendrick and R-Truth, and you’ll realize for a moment just how great of a job Theodore Long does here on SmackDown.

Gregory Helms vs. Shelton Benjamin

Winner – Shelton Benjamin @ 7.34

After a solid match, Benjamin is a little slow in getting to his feet but he gets up eventually, and soaks in the boos before turning to Helms, shaking his head and climbing up the turnbuckle. He raises his hands in the air, and then points at himself, “I’m goin’ to the top!”

Jim Ross – He might just do that. Shelton Benjamin for the second week in a row, defeated a very difficult opponent in Gregory Helms. It seems Benjamin is on course for a very good couple months here in the WWE.

JBL – You’ve always said that Shelton is the greatest athlete in the WWE, and despite those claims he is yet to win the World Heavyweight Championship. The title might not be in his immediate future, but he looks very sharp, and very motivated.

Backstage, the crowd roar with approval as they see John Cena and John Morrison walking in... the parking lot? The cameras get closer to them, and follow them as they approach a car, it’s Cena who has the keys, and he proceeds to open the boot. He reaches in and pulls out a bag, handing it to Morrison.

John Cena – Thanks for lettin’ me borrow ‘em... it really helped.

John Morrison – No problem, John.

Cena shuts the boot and locks the car. He turns around and starts to walk across the parking lot, but then SUDDENLY A SCREECHING IS AUDIBLE... AND MORRISON PULLS CENA OUT THE WAY... OFF A SPEEDING CAR! The crowd are in shock as Cena breathes heavily on the ground, Morrison trying to help him up.

John Morrison – Who the hell was that? You alright, John?

Morrison finally gets Cena up and pats him on the shoulder.

John Cena – Uh, yeah... I’m fine. Thanks for that.

Cena returns the mat.

John Morrison – Any idea who that could be? It might have just been a mistake for all we know.

John Cena – Nah... I know exactly who it was. If he thinks he’s gonna’ get out of our match this Sunday... he’s gonna’ need to do more than run me over.

Cena shakes Morrison hand, thanking him again before disappearing out of sight as we cut to a commercial.

- Commercial Break -

Backstage, Tiffany is standing with a microphone in her hand, a beaming smile as well.

Tiffany – Please welcome my guest tonight... The Rated R Superstar... Edge!

MASSIVE pop greets the sight of Edge as he walks into the shot with a Rated R tee and a beanie covering his hair.

Tiffany – And Edge last-

SUDDENLY EDGE IS HAMMERED FROM BEHIND, WHICH SENDS TIFFANY RUNNING THE OPPOSITE WAY. The cameraman regains his bearings and we see KANE standing above Edge! He bends down and begins to pound his head with right fist after right fist. Boos come from the arena while Edge is attempting to fight back but is being overwhelmed at the moment! Kane stands up, breathing heavily, and then bends down, and yanks Edge up to his feet... BEFORE HURLING HIM INTO THE CONCRETE WALL!! Massive heat is poured on the top of Kane for that, he bends down and lifts Edge onto his shoulder and walks away, a limp Edge lying on his shoulder! Cut to ringside.

***NO MORE WORDS*** blares out and Jeff Hardy makes his way onto the stage. Dressed in his usual black jeans and black top, he gets a huge face response from the crowd as he walks down the ramp, grabbing a microphone from the steps and stepping into the ring.

Jeff Hardy – SMACKDOWNNNNNN!

Immediately, he gets a huge (cheap) pop.

Jeff Hardy – In a couple o’ days... I get my hands on that loud mouth... Chris Jericho.

The fans react with a lot of heat.

Jeff Hardy – An’ I’m lookin’ forward to it, for the sole reason that I CAN’T wait to get my hands on him. A man who looks down at me... looks down at all of us. In a couple o’ days... what I do to Jericho is for each an’ every one of you.

Massive pop.

Jeff Hardy – Jericho turned his back on all of you, he changed his whole outlook on life, ignorin’ the calls of his fans... but let me assure you all... as long as I’m on SmackDown, I will NEVER forget my fans... I will never forget all of you.

Another big pop.

Jeff Hardy – ‘Cause without all of you, I would never have overcame all my demons, all my fixes... right now... the adrenaline I get from you... is my fix.

Hardy looks around the arena, nodding at the cheers.

Jeff Hardy – I couldn’t ask for much more from this life, this career... but one thing that could take it to a WHOLE NEW LEVEL... is becomin’ the WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!

Huge pop.

Jeff Hardy – For some Superstars in the back, winnin’ championship gold goes to their head, for example... R-Truth-

Heat.

Jeff Hardy – Obviously... Chris Jericho.

Even louder heat.

Jeff Hardy – An’ of course, my brother... Matt Hardy.

The boos continue to get louder and louder.

Jeff Hardy – An’ y’know somethin’... at The Bash, with you all behind me... I know I’ll defeat Jericho, an’ I know that I’ll go on to be World Heavyweight Champion. An’ when I do that... I’m dedicating that win to EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU!

Hardy grins at the huge pop he’s getting.

Jeff Hardy – All those years, ago when I first joined the WWE, you all took to me instantly... cheering me all through my career. An’ when I left the WWE, somethin’ in my life was missin’. A big part of my life was missin’ an’ I tried to fill it with certain... things.

Hardy looks down at the ground.

Jeff Hardy – But now... I’m perfectly fine... you are on the ones that keep me goin’... that keep me clean. Without all of you, I wouldn’t be the man I am today. An’ I want to thank you for that.

Hardy applauds the crowd but they begin a “THANK YOU JEFF”” chant of their own, which only serves to pull a smile from the face of Jeff.

Jeff Hardy – So let me ask you all a question... do you... want to see Jeff Hardy as the WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONNNN?!

Huge, huge pop.

Jeff Hardy – Well how ‘bout this... how ‘bout Jeff Hardy versus JOHN CENA... at Summerslam... for the WORLD TITLE?!

By far, the biggest pop of the night.

Jeff Hardy – I know you’d all like that. But the thing is... if I’m completely honest... I don’t want John to win on Sunday... I want Matt to win.

Some heat for that.

Jeff Hardy – Hold on, hold on... y’see I want to face my brother at Summerslam. ‘Cause right now, I’ve never beaten him, it’s two nothing, but I know I can beat him. An’ when I do... an’ become World Heavyweight Champion... it’ll be for each and every one of you!

***BREAK THE WALLS DOWN***

Hardy turns to the stage swiftly, and sees Chris Jericho walking onto the stage, dressed in a fine black suit with a red tie. He stands on the stage, microphone in hand and has to wait for the huge heat to simmer down.

Chris Jericho – I couldn’t sit backstage and listen to anymore of this drivel. Jeff, I beg you, stop this pandering to these idiotic fans. It’s pathetic. You’re pathetic.

The heat that had simmered down has just shot right back up.

Chris Jericho – I was once like you, Jeff... y’know without the multiple violations... I used to pander to these parasites, just like you.

Jericho’s not doing himself any favours with these insults to the crowd.

Chris Jericho – I came out to the ring, and played for these fans... but I was just another name, just another face in the crowd of Superstars. I wasn’t the best in the world at what I do, no, but... I am now.

He says with a grin.

Chris Jericho – These tapeworms thing I turned on them... actually – they turned on me.

Hardy cocks his head in the ring.

Chris Jericho – In two thousand and five, they turned on me when I challenged... John Cena for the WWE Championship. Word of advice, when, and if you face John Cena in the future, these fans, they’ll turn on you just as quick as they turned on me.

Jeff looks out at the crowd with a grin, “is he serious?”

Chris Jericho – And again, they turned on me in two thousand and eight... when I faced The Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels.

Huge pop for the mention of HBK.

Chris Jericho - They are only interested in what’s new... they don’t care about you or me. Sure, they’ll cheer you now, but the minute you go up against John Cena, or Triple H, or Shawn Michaels... you’ll be thrown out to the dogs. And that means you have to adapt. I did just that, instead of trying to get them back on my side, I decided to embrace the hatred that they have for me.

Jericho pauses, shaking his head at the crowd.

Chris Jericho – That is why I am the best in the world at what I do.

Hardy rolls his eyes.

Chris Jericho – But this, isn’t about them... it’s about us. Because, at Judgment Day, the World Heavyweight Championship was within my reach... but you had to get in the way... you cost me the World Title, Jeff.

Jeff shrugs this time.

Chris Jericho – You want Matt Hardy in a World Heavyweight Championship match? Well, I want, I need John Cena in the championship match. I need to avenge the one moment in my career, which brings shame on me, the moment that I was fired, the moment that John Cena created.

Huge pop.

Chris Jericho – When you look at my career, you see such accomplishments as multiple time Intercontinental Chammpion and the first ever Undisputed Champion, but the thing everyone talks about is the moment I was carried out of the arena, because of John Cena. I need to face him, and avenge that moment. But there’s another accomplishment that I need, that I crave, it is to get rid of you, once and for all.

Hardy leans his arms on the top rope, facing the stage.

Jeff Hardy – You want rid of me? If you want to get of me, then you are gonna’ have to do better than a couple of Codebreakers or a Walls of Jericho.

Chris Jericho – Don’t worry... I plan to.

Hardy brings the microphone up to his mouth again.

Jeff Hardy – Get over yourself, Jericho. You say it’s ‘cause I cost you the World Title, get real, everyone knows why you have this hatred for me, it’s ‘cause I live my life I little different. It’s ‘cause I have two strikes, right? Well, guess what, I’ve changed, Jericho... I’m no longer THAT guy, but if you wanna’ make a big deal out of then so be it. I don’t really care ‘bout what you think... an’ I’m sure these people don’t either.

Big pop.

Chris Jericho – Again with the pandering, Jeff, these people are hypocrites and parasites to this country, they leach of the better people of this country, and they only back you because they can relate to you and you’re screwed up life.

He pauses, allowing that to sink in.

Chris Jericho – Like I was saying, I can’t have you around this company any more, your lifestyle is ruining this company. Everyone is worried about that final strike, Jeff, everyone except you. You get that final strike, and you bring bad press down on me, the company and this industry and I can’t allow that to happen. The way I see it, you, are... a cancer bedded into this company.

The roof nearly comes off with the heat while J.R inputs that again, Jericho is going to far here.

Chris Jericho – A slow... painful type of cancer, which is only getting worse as the days go on. It was just lucky that I saw it, and luckily... I can cure it, by defeating you at The Bash and making sure you never set foot in this ring again.

Sick grin appears on the face of Jericho.

Chris Jericho – You can leave this company, and these fans will forget about you, this company will forget about you... while I go on to become the new World Heavyweight Champion.

Hardy shakes his head and steps forward.

Jeff Hardy – The only way you’ll get rid of me Jericho, is by putting me in the ground. You’ll have to KILL me before I leave this company. Let me tell you somethin’ , Chris, I used to like you, these fans liked you, but you changed. I don’t care ‘bout what you think of me, but if you call me a cancer one more time... I’ll come up there and slap the taste outta’ your mouth!

Big pop for that but Jericho looks unfazed.

Chris Jericho – I’ll hold my tongue for now. But at The Bash, Jeff, you’ll understand why I am the first ever Undisputed Champion... you’ll understand why I am the best in the world... you’ll understand why I am the future World Heavyweight Champion... and you’ll understand why I am the saviour of this company. And you... are the first person I save this company... from.

***BREAK THE WALLS DOWN***

Jericho grins at the man in the ring, knowing he has sent his message tonight, but Jeff remains defiant, shaking his head and mouthing “Sunday”

The Best In The World turns around and disappears backstage as Jeff continues to shake his head.

Jim Ross – Join us in a few moments when Jeff Hardy will be in action.

- Commercial Break –

Back from the break, Santino Marella is in the ring, standing across from Hardy who’s sitting in the corner.

Jeff Hardy vs. Santino Marella​

Simple match here, Jeff dominates proceedings from the get go, running through his arsenal of offence, while Santino done his best to get some moves in but to no good. Although, he did get some laughs from the crowd while trying to fight his way back, but Jeff was in no mood for laughter after what just transpired so he put him away quickly with the Twist of Fate.​

Winner – Jeff Hardy @ 3.04​

Hardy springs to his feet and has his hand raised by the referee. The man who will face Chris Jericho at The Bash climbs one of the turnbuckles, and spreads his arms out wide, pulling off one of his holed arm sleeves and throwing them to one of the fans.

The Raw Rebound | The Animal Returns
We begin this package with Rey Mysterio making his entrance at the beginning of the show, but he gets interrupted by the WWE Champion, Randy Orton. The two spar verbally before things get physical as Rey almost hits a 619 to the champion. Later in the show, the main event came and Orton successfully defended his WWE Championship but the main talking point came after – Orton was celebrating his title defence but then he saw Mysterio get on all fours, and he attempted to punt him, but was interrupted by the returning Dave Batista! The Animal made a beeline for Orton, dealing with DiBiase and Rhodes and then planting Orton with a Batista Bomb, sending a clear message to the WWE Champion.

- Commercial Break –

Backstage, Matt Striker is waiting with a microphone in hand.

Matt Striker – Ladies and gentleman, my guests at this time... the new WWE Tag Team Champions... along with Natalya... Tyson Kidd and David Hart Smith, The Hart Dynasty!

Big, big pop comes from the crowd as the three members of The Hart Dynasty walk into the shot, gold on the shoulders of the two men.

Matt Striker – And guys, how does it feel, in your first match, winning the WWE Tag Team Championships?

Tyson Kidd – It’s... it... it’s out of this world. We knew we were debuting that night, but we didn’t know we’d be in the main event, fightin’ for these titles... we were as shocked as you were.

Striker nods.

David Hart Smith – To even debut was a special moment... but to win the championships on our first night here was something very, very special.

Matt looks at Natalya.

Matt Striker – And I have to ask, Natalya, how did it feel having Bret Hart at ring side with you while cheering on the new champions?

Natalya – Having Bret back in the WWE was a moment we never thought we would see, but on Raw he made peace with Shawn Michaels, and he was there to see these two win the championships. It felt pretty damn good, Matt.

Striker turns the microphone to Kidd.

Tyson Kidd – We know just how important these tag team belts are, to everyone, and especially to the Hart family-

???: Well, well, well.

Striker turns around and The Brian Kendrick and his associate Ezekiel Jackson appear opposite The Hart Dynasty.

The Brian Kendrick – Check it out, Ezekiel, they have our belts.

Tyson Kidd – Your belts? I don’t think so, buddy.

The Brian Kendrick – First off, The Brian Kendrick isn’t your buddy, I’d rather stick hot needles in my eyes but that’s a different story. Secondly, yeah, they are our belts.

David Hart Smith – And what makes you think that?

DH Smith takes a step forward, drawing the ire of Jackson.

Ezekiel Jackson – You better take a step back, boy.

David and Ezekiel stare at each other for a moment, sizing each other up but Striker cuts in.

Matt Striker – Guys, now let’s just-

The Brian Kendrick – Shut up, Striker.

Striker skulks back to the background.

The Brian Kendrick – I’m sure you’ll have heard by now... I’ve activated our rematch clause, so after this Sunday, The Hart Dynasty will go down in history as the team that has had one of the shortest title reigns in history.

Kidd rolls his eyes.

The Brian Kendrick – Until then, we’ll let you have this moment, but keep that gold shined up for us, ‘cause we’re taking it back.

Kendrick turns and leaves, while Jackson and Smith continue to size each other up.

Elsewhere, one of the challengers for the Cruiserweight Championship, Dolph Ziggler is leaning on a production box, texting on his phone when he’s interrupted by the Assistant General Manager, Layla.


Layla – I see the piece of paper I gave you last week didn’t go to waste.

Dolph Ziggler – The one with your number on it? Well you’ll have to tell me if it went to waste... especially after what we done after the show.

Layla blushes and is about to say something but then the General Manager, Theodore Long interrupts.

Theodore Long – What’s goin’ on here?

Layla – Uh, nothing. I was just wishing Dolph good luck in the Cruiserweight Championship match this Sunday.

Long glances at Ziggler.

Theodore Long – Did you wish John Morrison luck as well?

Layla – Umm, no... not yet anyway.

Theodore Long – Well you better go do that, baby girl, y’know we can’t have favourites in this job.

Dolph Ziggler – Hah.

Theodore Long – What was that, playa?

Dolph Ziggler – Nothin’. Nothin’ at all, Teddy.

Ziggler turns, winks at Layla and walks away, while Long looks Layla up and down, sensing something’s wrong.

Back in the arena, stands the man who made his return to SmackDown last week, and won last night on Superstars, Joey Mercury.

***PAIN*** blares out and out comes the intimidating figure of Vladimir Kozlov. He walks down the ramp, eyes set on Mercury who isn’t looking as cocky as he was before this man’s entrance.

Jim Ross – Joey Mercury has his hands full tonight ladies and gentleman, Vladimir Kozlov is a very dangerous, and right now, a very angry man after what happened to him a couple of weeks ago by R-Truth.

JBL – These fans seem to have changed their tune, a month ago Kozlov was getting booed out of the building, and now he’s getting cheered by these people.

Jim Ross – That’s what happens when you don’t take the easy route, and actually compete in the ring, unlike what R-Truth attempted to get him to do.

Joey Mercury vs. Vladimir Kozlov

This was basically an extended squash, made for the purpose of rebuilding Kozlov into the monster that he was before Backlash. It worked rather well, as the fans still cheered him, some were in awe at the power he was showing, bullying Mercury around the ring, who done his best to sell the intimidation and the sheer power that he was battling. Joey did get a couple of moves in, in an attempt to come back but Kozlov finally ended it by using the Iron Curtain.

Winner – Vladimir Kozlov @ 5.43

Barely breaking a sweat, Kozlov rises to his feet and has his hand raised by the referee. He takes one last look at Mercury on the mat before exiting the ring and walking up the ramp.

- Commercial Break –

*Commentators run down the PPV card for this Sunday, beginning with the United States Championship match, moving onto the grudge tag team match between The Warriors and Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder, then Edge taking on Kane in a very personal match. And in another very personal match, Chris Jericho is taking on Jeff Hardy in a match to determine who will face the winner of the World Heavyweight Championship match at Summerslam. After that, they hype up the Evan Bourne/Mike Knox bout, then the WWE Tag Team Championship match before finally concluding with the World Heavyweight Championship Steel Cage match.

Backstage, the word to describe the scene right now is chaotic as the cameraman is struggling to get through a crowd of people! Eventually he does so, and we see EDGE on the floor, being dowsed in flammable gas by... KANE!

Huge heat at that very moment, as Kane finishes pouring the gas, he looks up and shoos away some of the crowd. Arn Anderson screams at Kane not to do this but he pulls a match stick out from seemingly nowhere, but suddenly THEODORE LONG appears with BOBBY LASHLEY, VLADIMIR KOZLOV and THE GREAT KHALI who have to pull Kane back and keep him restrained!

It takes three of SmackDown’s largest and most powerful Superstars to restrain Kane from Edge, and drag him off camera with Theodore Long trying to help Edge up to his feet, but it’s clear he’s in severe pain.


Back to ringside.

Jim Ross – Kane is a sick, sick human being! By my reckoning he was about to set Edge on fire!

JBL – You should know, J.R, since you’ve been a victim of Kane’s burning.

Jim Ross – And Edge’s best friend Christian.

***SOS*** suddenly plays and the fans rise with a good pop as the United States Champion, Kofi Kingston leaps onto the stage from behind the curtain. Wearing blue attire and the United States Title around his waist, he sets off his pyro before heading down the ramp.

Jim Ross – Kofi Kingston has a big opportunity tonight, as he goes one on one with the World Heavyweight Champion, Matt Hardy.

JBL – Both men have a title defence this coming Sunday, so they’ll need all the momentum they can get from this match.

***HUNT YOU DOWN*** now plays and out comes the World Heavyweight Champion, Matt Hardy. Dressed in his usual tights and the World Heavyweight Championship around his waist, he walks down the ramp, ignore the fans and entering the ring.

Jim Ross – We saw Matt Hardy’s opponent at The Bash, John Cena, get nearly ran over by a someone, as of now, we don’t who.

JBL – No doubt the blame will be placed at the feet of Matt Hardy.

Champion vs. Champion
World Heavyweight Champion Matt Hardy vs. United States Champion Kofi Kingston


In what was a great main event, these two champions put everything out on the line, attempting to get that much needed momentum heading into The Bash. It was very even for most of the match, that was until Kofi Kingston’s challenger, R-Truth walked down the ramp, taking a walk around the ring and sitting down at the announce booth – this distracted Kingston and the World Champion took complete advantage. Hardy worked over Kingston for the rest of the bout until the U.S Champ’ attempted to make a comeback, he connected with some high octane offense and even got the Boom Drop in but while he was setting up for Trouble In Paradise, R-Truth got onto the apron and again, distracted the champion. Kingston knocked him off the apron but Matt was back on his feet, he grabbed Kingston and went for the Twist of Hate, but Kingston spun out and went for Trouble In Paradise... but Hardy ducked and finally connected with the Twist of Hate to pick up the much needed victory!

Winner – Matt Hardy @ 10.29

Matt Hardy’s music began playing he rose to his feet, telling the referee to fetch his title and then raise his hand. While this is happening, R-Truth reaches into the ring and pulls Kingston out, before HURLING HIM INTO THE STEEL RING POST!

Boos accompany the actions of R-Truth as he kneels beside Kingston and places the United States Title over his stomach. He taps him on the face then stands up, and exits the area through the crowd, ignoring the jeers that he’s getting.


Jim Ross – God damn that no good son of a bitch.

Meanwhile, in the ring, Hardy has his hand raised by the referee but then...

The crowd begin cheering and Matt turns around to see JOHN CENA RUSHING ACROSS THE RING.

He takes him down to the ground, the crowd going wild but before he can get any real good shots in, Hardy reaches out, grabs the bottom rope and pulls himself out from underneath his challenger. Hardy regains his bearings as the crowd boo the fact he got away one more time. Cena turns to face him as he backs up the ramp, anger evident in his face.


Jim Ross – Bah gawd... John Cena almost got his hands on the World Heavyweight Champion! But once again Matt ducked his challe-

JBL – Whoa whoa, it’s strategy... not ducking.

Cena continues to stare at Matt as he backs up the ramp, before pointing up, and saying “Can’t run this Sunday!”

The camera focuses on the Steel Cage for a moment.


Jim Ross – It’s all going to come to a head this Sunday, when Matt Hardy defends against John Cena for the World Heavyweight Championship in a STEEL CAGE, MY GOD! THE MATCH YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR... IT WILL HAPPEN!

With those lasting words, we begin to fade to black, as John Cena and Matt Hardy continue to trade words.

- End of Show -​

The Bash
Date: 12th July 2009
Location: ARCO Arena; Sacramento, California
Theme Music: Seasons By Veer Union

World Heavyweight Championship - Steel Cage
Matt Hardy (c) vs. John Cena

#1 Contendership - World Heavyweight Championship
Chris Jericho vs. Jeff Hardy

Grudge Match
Edge vs. Kane

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United States Championship
Kofi Kingston (c) vs. R-Truth

WWE Tag Team Championship
The Hart Dynasty; David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd (c) vs. The Brian Kendrick & Ezekiel Jackson

Cruiserweight Championship
Dolph Ziggler vs. John Morrison

Grudge Match
The Warriors; Daniel Bryan & Kaval vs. Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder

Grudge Match
Evan Bourne w/Kelly Kelly vs. Mike Knox

NO PREDICTIONS YET!!
 
#136 ·
Re: C3K Presents: WWE 2009 - The Fear That's In Your Eyes

I decided to do something a little different to the usual preview, I decided to post vignettes/hype videos for each match in the lead up to the posting of the show. In the mean time, the prediction contest is below, so everyone :)side:) can predict, and I've decided that if you win, then you'll get the chance to book a match for SmackDown. I'm aiming to get the show posted before I go on holiday at the end of the month.

The Bash
Date: 12th July 2009
Location: ARCO Arena; Sacramento, California
Theme Music: Seasons By Veer Union

World Heavyweight Championship - Steel Cage
Matt Hardy (c) vs. John Cena

#1 Contendership - World Heavyweight Championship
Chris Jericho vs. Jeff Hardy

Grudge Match
Edge vs. Kane

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United States Championship
Kofi Kingston (c) vs. R-Truth

WWE Tag Team Championship
The Hart Dynasty; David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd (c) vs. The Brian Kendrick & Ezekiel Jackson

Cruiserweight Championship
Dolph Ziggler vs. John Morrison

Grudge Match
The Warriors; Daniel Bryan & Kaval vs. Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder

Grudge Match
Evan Bourne w/Kelly Kelly vs. Mike Knox

Bonus Questions~!

Predict The Match Order.
Longest Match?
Shortest Match?
Any Surprise Appearances?
Any Blood? And if so, what match?
How Many Title Changes?​
 
#137 ·
Re: C3K Presents: WWE 2009 - The Fear That's In Your Eyes

(8)World Heavyweight Championship - Steel Cage
Matt Hardy (c) vs. John Cena

(7)#1 Contendership - World Heavyweight Championship
Chris Jericho vs. Jeff Hardy

(6)Grudge Match
Edge vs. Kane

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(3)United States Championship
Kofi Kingston (c) vs. R-Truth

(5)WWE Tag Team Championship
The Hart Dynasty; David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd (c) vs. The Brian Kendrick & Ezekiel Jackson

(1)Cruiserweight Championship
Dolph Ziggler vs. John Morrison

(4)Grudge Match
The Warriors; Daniel Bryan & Kaval vs. Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder

(2)Grudge Match
Evan Bourne w/Kelly Kelly vs. Mike Knox

Bonus Questions~!

Predict The Match Order. Done
Longest Match? Jericho/Jeff Hardy
Shortest Match? U.S Title Match
Any Surprise Appearances? No
Any Blood? And if so, what match? Yes; Steel Cage Match & Kane/Edge
How Many Title Changes? One; Tag Titles
 
#138 ·
Re: C3K Presents: WWE 2009 - The Fear That's In Your Eyes

The Bash Predictions

Match Order

1) The Warriors (Bryan & Kaval) vs Hawkins and Ryder- Winners: The Warriors (Bryan & Kaval)

2) Grudge Match- Evan Bourne w/Kelly Kelly vs Mike Knox- Winner: Mike Knox

3) WWE Cruiserweight Championship- Dolph Ziggler vs John Morrison- Winner: Dolph Ziggler

4) WWE United States Championship- Kofi Kingston (c) vs R-Truth- Winner: Still WWE United States Champion Kofi Kingston

5) Grudge Match- Edge vs Kane- Winner: Edge

6) WWE Tag Team Championship- Hart Dynasty (Smith & Kidd) (c) vs The Brian Kendrick & Ezekiel Jackson- Winners: Still WWE Tag Team Champions Hart Dynasty

7) World Heavyweight Championship #1 Contender's Match- Jeff Hardy vs Chris Jericho- Winner: Chris Jericho

8) Main Event- World Heavyweight Championship Steel Cage Match- Matt Hardy (c) vs John Cena- Winner: New World Heavyweight Champion John Cena


As for the longest match that will be on this card, will obviously be the main event of Matt Hardy vs John Cena for the World Heavyweight Championship inside the Steel Cage Match

As for the shortest match that will be on the card, it will be The Warriors vs Hawkins & Ryder

As for surprise appearances, who honestly knows?????? I honestly want to see a CM Punk cash-in with CM Punk deciding to ultimately cash in his briefcase on the winner of Cena/Hardy right then and there

As for blood, I see blood happening in the Steel Cage as well as for Edge vs Kane

And as for the title changes I predict 1, with the World Heavyweight Championship changing hands with Cena becoming the new World Heavyweight Champion but in any event even if Matt Hardy does manage to beat John Cena, CM Punk could always cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase on Matt Hardy
 
#139 ·
Re: C3K Presents: WWE 2009 - The Fear That's In Your Eyes

The Bash
Date: 12th July 2009
Location: ARCO Arena; Sacramento, California
Theme Music: Seasons By Veer Union

8.World Heavyweight Championship - Steel Cage
Matt Hardy (c) vs. John Cena

If you were sticking true to real life WWE, Cena would be winning this one purely off of how dominant Hardy has been in the build up... and because it is John Cena. But, I have a very strong feeling that you'll have Jeff beating Jericho which sets up the match between the two brothers at Summerslam. Matt to win decisively. No bullshit. Cena needs an excuse to be out of the title scene so Jeff can move into it with there being no question marks meaning that Cena could actually get another shot, and the clean win for Matt would put the feud to bed nicely.

1.#1 Contendership - World Heavyweight Championship
Chris Jericho vs. Jeff Hardy

I want Y2J to win, but it makes all the sense in the world for Jeff to win here if Matt retains.

7.Grudge Match
Edge vs. Kane

Kane has been one of the best characters in this thread, and this feud with Edge seems a lot more natural than the Christian one, as I felt the build to the Inferno Match was rushed. This has had a lot of time to develop and it has done so very well. I'd like to see Kane win and continue up the card after this, can see him in a big match at Summerslam.

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5.United States Championship
Kofi Kingston (c) vs. R-Truth

6.WWE Tag Team Championship
The Hart Dynasty; David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd (c) vs. The Brian Kendrick & Ezekiel Jackson

3.Cruiserweight Championship
Dolph Ziggler vs. John Morrison

2.Grudge Match
The Warriors; Daniel Bryan & Kaval vs. Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder

4.Grudge Match
Evan Bourne w/Kelly Kelly vs. Mike Knox

Bonus Questions~!

Predict The Match Order. Guessed.
Longest Match? Hardy vs Cena
Shortest Match? Bourne vs Knox
Any Surprise Appearances? Christian maybe?
Any Blood? And if so, what match? Yes. Cena/Hardy & Edge/Kane
How Many Title Changes? If you are counting the CW match as a title change, then One. If not, none.

Looks sexy mate, will be reading and leaving some feedback (Y)
 
#140 ·
Re: C3K Presents: WWE 2009 - The Fear That's In Your Eyes

CM Punk is the Money in the Bank briefcase holder and even though CM Punk is a RAW superstar everyone seems to forget that he can cash in his briefcase on either the WWE Champion or on the World Heavyweight Champion, it is Punk's choice, so Punk he could decide to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase on the World Heavyweight Champion whether that is Cena or whether that is Matt Hardy right after the Steel Cage Match and if Punk's music starts playing, that's when you know he's cashing in, that's when you know business has picked up and I think it will with Punk cashing in at The Bash to become World Heavyweight Champion again winning the big gold belt again because with Punk as champion, then Punk would headline SummerSlam as World Heavyweight Champion coming into SummerSlam as the champion

And if that happens, and Jeff Hardy were to become # 1 Contender, then you set up Punk/Hardy either way
 
#141 ·
Re: C3K Presents: WWE 2009 - The Fear That's In Your Eyes

The Bash
Date: 12th July 2009
Location: ARCO Arena; Sacramento, California
Theme Music: Seasons By Veer Union


8. World Heavyweight Championship - Steel Cage
Matt Hardy (c) vs. John Cena

7. #1 Contendership - World Heavyweight Championship
Chris Jericho vs. Jeff Hardy

5. Grudge Match
Edge vs. Kane

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4. United States Championship
Kofi Kingston (c) vs. R-Truth

1. WWE Tag Team Championship
The Hart Dynasty; David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd (c) vs. The Brian Kendrick & Ezekiel Jackson

2. Cruiserweight Championship
Dolph Ziggler vs. John Morrison

6. Grudge Match
The Warriors; Daniel Bryan & Kaval vs. Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder

3. Grudge Match
Evan Bourne w/Kelly Kelly vs. Mike Knox

Bonus Questions~!

Predict The Match Order. Done
Longest Match? World Title
Shortest Match? Bourne/Knox
Any Surprise Appearances? Yes, haven't a clue who though. Half a point for trying right??
Any Blood? And if so, what match? Cage
How Many Title Changes? Zilch

Apologies for not being around recently but I've been reading and you've done a good job in building towards this. I'm sure it'll be a real solid show too, good luck fella (Y)
 
#143 ·
Re: C3K Presents: WWE 2009 - The Fear That's In Your Eyes

The Bash
Date: 12th July 2009
Location: ARCO Arena; Sacramento, California
Theme Music: Seasons By Veer Union

World Heavyweight Championship - Steel Cage
Matt Hardy (c) vs. John Cena

#1 Contendership - World Heavyweight Championship
Chris Jericho vs. Jeff Hardy

Grudge Match
Edge vs. Kane

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United States Championship
Kofi Kingston (c) vs. R-Truth

WWE Tag Team Championship
The Hart Dynasty; David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd (c) vs. The Brian Kendrick & Ezekiel Jackson

Cruiserweight Championship
Dolph Ziggler vs. John Morrison

Grudge Match
The Warriors; Daniel Bryan & Kaval vs. Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder

Grudge Match
Evan Bourne w/Kelly Kelly vs. Mike Knox

Bonus Questions~!

Predict The Match Order. Jomo/Dolph, Tag Titles, Kofi/Truth, Edge/Kane, Warriors/Hawkins&Ryder, Hardy/Y2J, Cena/Matt
Longest Match? Jericho/Hardy
Shortest Match? Bourne/Knox
Any Surprise Appearances? I don't think so.
Any Blood? And if so, what match? Main event.
How Many Title Changes? 0​
 
#144 ·
Re: C3K Presents: WWE 2009 - The Fear That's In Your Eyes

8. World Heavyweight Championship - Steel Cage
Matt Hardy (c) vs. John Cena

7. #1 Contendership - World Heavyweight Championship
Chris Jericho vs. Jeff Hardy

6. Grudge Match
Edge vs. Kane

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1. United States Championship
Kofi Kingston (c) vs. R-Truth

4. WWE Tag Team Championship
The Hart Dynasty; David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd (c) vs. The Brian Kendrick & Ezekiel Jackson

5. Cruiserweight Championship
Dolph Ziggler vs. John Morrison

3. Grudge Match
The Warriors; Daniel Bryan & Kaval vs. Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder

2. Grudge Match
Evan Bourne w/Kelly Kelly vs. Mike Knox

Bonus Questions~!

Predict The Match Order. Done
Longest Match? World Title Match.
Shortest Match? US Title Match.
Any Surprise Appearances? No idea.
Any Blood? And if so, what match? World Title Match.
How Many Title Changes? Nada.

Glad this is still going man. You've done an excellent job with everything and I look forward to everything that happens after this PPV.
 
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8. World Heavyweight Championship - Steel Cage
Matt Hardy (c) vs. John Cena

6. #1 Contendership - World Heavyweight Championship
Chris Jericho vs. Jeff Hardy

7. Grudge Match
Edge vs. Kane

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3. United States Championship
Kofi Kingston (c) vs. R-Truth

2. WWE Tag Team Championship
The Hart Dynasty; David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd (c) vs. The Brian Kendrick & Ezekiel Jackson

1. Cruiserweight Championship
Dolph Ziggler vs. John Morrison

4. Grudge Match
The Warriors; Daniel Bryan & Kaval vs. Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder

5. Grudge Match
Evan Bourne w/Kelly Kelly vs. Mike Knox

Bonus Questions~!

Predict The Match Order. Done
Longest Match? Steel Cage Match
Shortest Match? Evan Bourne vs Mike Knox
Any Surprise Appearances? No
Any Blood? And if so, what match? Yes, Edge vs Kane
How Many Title Changes? None.
 
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The Bash
Preview

July 12, 09 - ARCO Arena; Sacramento California

World Heavyweight Championship
Steel Cage Match
Matt Hardy © vs. John Cena

~ Matt Hardy completed his dream of becoming the World Heavyweight Championship at Judgment Day, winning a Fatal-4-Way, contested between himself, his brother, Chris Jericho and the champion at the time, John Cena. It took him more than a decade, it took turning his back on all his fans, on his entire family but now Matt Hardy can say he is the top dog on SmackDown. He has one title defence under his belt, defeating John Cena, albeit under shady circumstances, as he attacked Cena before the match, beating him up enough so he could simply roll him into the ring, hit the Twist of Fate and win the match. But, that only served to enrage Cena, who defeated Kane in a number one contenders match, getting his true rematch. In the weeks leading up to The Bash, Matt would get the better of Cena multiple times, and every time Cena seemed to get one up on Hardy, the World Champion would somehow make an escape. However, this match will be contested inside a Steel Cage, which means Hardy can’t do a runner. He’s locked in with a very angry John Cena, and there is no way out.

Singles Bout
Edge vs. Kane

Ever since WrestleMania, The Big Red Monster, Kane has been on a violent rampage. CM Punk and Christian have felt the full brunt of the rampage. Kane shaved Punk’s head, but he then upped himself by setting Captain Charisma, on fire. With Christian on the shelf through injuries, his best friend, Edge, has took up the challenge of getting revenge. The Rated R Superstar, now loved by the fans, has a tough task ahead of him, as he takes on Kane tonight.

#1 Contenders Bout
~ World Heavyweight Championship ~
Chris Jericho vs. Jeff Hardy

Chris Jericho and Jeff Hardy competed in the Fatal-4-Way at Judgment Day for the World Heavyweight Championship, and The self proclaimed Best in the World has decided it was Jeff who cost him his chance at winning the gold. Jericho attacked Jeff after Judgment Day, and in the following weeks began to trash him in interviews and in-ring segments, even at one point calling him a cancer to the WWE. Jeff, obviously, didn’t enjoy what Jericho was saying so he thought fire with fire, attacking Jericho at every opportunity and matching him on the microphone. Not only is this personal, it will also determine who will face either Matt Hardy or John Cena for the World Heavyweight Championship. Jericho wants revenge against Cena for him ending his World Title reign in 2008, while Jeff wants his brother in a match because he still hasn’t gotten over Matt’s backstabbing that cost him the WWE Championship. One thing’s for sure, when these two collide, fireworks will fly.

United States Championship
Kofi Kingston © vs. R-Truth

At Judgment Day, Kofi Kingston won the U.S Title in a very controversial match, winning it in a huge gauntlet contest. R-Truth, a man who has done no wrong to Teddy Long or the fans (at the time), was put in the gauntlet, with little to no chance of retaining, and that’s just what happened, he was eliminated and Kingston took full advantage. Truth took exception to losing the title, telling Teddy Long he believes that he is the victim of a conspiracy. In the weeks leading up to The Bash, Truth was stripped of his rematch clause, which only fuelled those conspiracy thoughts, but in the end managed to get a match after defeating Vladimir Kozlov, and now he will face Kingston in a personal match for the United States Championship.

Cruiserweight Championship
Dolph Ziggler vs. John Morrison

At one time, the Cruiserweight Championship was a staple of SmackDown, providing some of the most exciting moments in the show. Now, the Cruiserweight Title is making a return, and it will be contested between two men who have battled their way to the final of the Cruiserweight Tournament. Morrison defeated two formidable opponents in Jesse and Kaval, while Ziggler defeated Gregory Helms and Chavo Guerrero. Now, these two skilled combatants will take the ring in an effort to become the first Cruiserweight Champion in a very long time.

WWE Tag Team Championships
The Hart Dynasty © vs. The Brian Kendrick & Ezekiel Jackson

The Brian Kendrick and Ezekiel Jackson defeated The Colons to become WWE Tag Team Champions at Backlash. They would then go on to defend the titles against The Lifeblood of Extreme, Tommy Dreamer and Stevie Richards. But then they faced the debuting Hart Dynasty, who saved Bret Hart from an assault at the hands of Jackson and Kendrick. In the main event of SmackDown, The Hart Dynasty won the WWE Tag Team Championships, on their debut, in Canada, with Bret Hart beside them. Now, Kendrick and Jackson have activated their rematch clause, and it will happen tonight.

Grudge Match
Evan Bourne w/Kelly Kelly vs. Mike Knox

Kelly Kelly and Mike Knox used to date, everyone knows that, and everyone knows how that ended. But fast forward to two thousand and nine, and it seems Mike Knox is the only person who hasn’t gotten over it. When he was drafted to SmackDown, we found him stalking Kelly backstage, who took protection from Evan Bourne. At Judgment Day, these two would compete in the U.S Title gauntlet, with Knox not only eliminating Bourne, but injuring him. Without her protection, Kelly was bullied and harassed by Knox for weeks, that was until Bourne made his much needed return, saving Kelly and the rest of the Divas from the monster. And now, these two will face off tonight, Bourne looking to defend the honour of Kelly, and Knox simply looking to injure the smaller man.

Grudge Tag Team Match
The Warriors w/AJ Lee vs. Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder

The Warriors made their debut on WWE Superstars, showing off their talents before going on to compete on SmackDown. But, one team didn’t enjoy seeing a new team tear up SmackDown and Superstars, that team was former WWE Tag Team Champions, Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins. At first, the rivalry between the two teams was solely about competition, about proving who is the better team,. But now, it’s very personal, as Zack Ryder knocked things up a notch by attacking Daniel Bryan and Kaval’s friend, AJ Lee. The small Diva was the victim of a sit-down spinebuster at the hands of Ryder, putting her out of action for a few weeks, but she made her return on the previous episode of SmackDown, when Bryan and Kaval got some measure of revenge, but they are gunning for even more retribution tonight.

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I know I said I'd be posting vignettes, but I decided to leave them to the actual show as hype videos. Anyway, expect the show up in the next couple of days. If anyone else wants to predict then the template is on the previous page.
 
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Can't wait until The Bash because who knows maybe we might just have CM Punk make an appearance and CM Punk unexpectedly shows up to cash in his MITB briefcase that he won at WrestleMania 25 cashing in on either Cena or Matt Hardy to become the new World Heavyweight Champion because Punk's briefcase is inter-promotional which means he could cash in on either the WWE Champion or on the World Heavyweight Champion which means neither champion is safe from Punk

But as for The Bash pay per view itself, I cannot wait for it because it begins the road to SummerSlam
 
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I'd like to say that this PPV was really difficult to write. Especially with my laptop playing up, as I lost a good chunk of the show. I managed to re-write the Hardy/Jericho match, but couldn't bring myself to write the ones after that which were lost, for that reason they are in recap. Anyway, I hope people can enjoy this, I for one aren't best pleased with it but I just want to move on if I'm honest.

On the bright side, I'll be getting new laptop in a couple of days so no more screw ups hopefully. Monday Night Raw is done, been done for a while, and luckily wasn't one of the files that was corrupted so that'll be up in a couple of days, as I want to move on from this PPV pretty swiftly.

I might not bother with a preview, so I'll post the prediction results at the top of Raw when it's up. Enjoy!

Friday Night SmackDown presents...
The Bash!
ARCO Arena - Sacramento, California
12th July 09​


As expected, we head into the ARCO Arena where the Californian crowd are going insane, before long fireworks explode into the air from the stage, highlighting the amazing titan tron we have tonight. The camera takes a lap around the arena, the crowd trying desperately to get themselves on TV, and we see some of the unique posters that the fans have brought with them. After we take in some of the signs, we take a view of the Steel Cage that is suspended from the ceiling. We now quickly head over to the announce table where Jim Ross, in a nice suit is sat next to John Bradshaw Layfield, who is looking just as dapper.

Jim Ross:
Fifteen thousand people have packed into the ARCO Arena in anticipation of one of the biggest nights of the wrestling calendar. Good evening ladies and gentleman, I’m good ol’ J.R, Jim Ross, and I’m here beside a former WWE Champion, John Bradshaw Layfield. And this is SmackDown’s first single branded pay-per-view of the year, and it’s a big one folks.

JBL:
That it is, folks. Tonight, the World Heavyweight Championship, the richest prize in our industry will be contested inside that Steel Cage as John Cena will try his best to take the title away from Matt Hardy.

Jim Ross:
That is solid steel folks, a structure which means no one can interfere, and Matt Hardy cannot run away from John Cena. And also tonight folks, the World Heavyweight Title isn’t the only championship on the line, we will crown a new Cruiserweight Champion as Dolph Ziggler will take on John Morrison to decide who wins the vacant belt.

JBL:
Both of these competitors have fought tooth and nail to get here tonight, both are riding in on a wave of momentum after both winning their Pick Your Poison matches. I can’t call a winner in that one.

Jim Ross:
Also, the WWE Tag Team Championships, and the United States Championship will be on the line, as well as some very personal matches in the form of Evan Bourne versus Mike Knox, and The Warriors versus Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder.

JBL:
Well what are we waiting for, let’s get this party started.

Jim Ross:
Before we can do that, let’s hand it over to our Spanish Announce Team, Hugo Savinovich and Carlos Cabrera.

The cameras take a quick jaunt over to the other announce table where Hugo and Carlos welcome us to the show.

*Bell Rings*

Justin Roberts:
Your opening contest is scheduled for one fall... and is for the Cruiserweight Championship!

***HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD***

Being the first Superstar to make an appearance this evening, the crowd reaction is magnified as they begin booing very loudly as DOLPH ZIGGLER steps out from behind the curtain and onto the stage, wearing silver trunks, white boots and a pink vest, he runs his hands through his bleached blonde hair and then flicks the water away before heading down the ramp.

Justin Roberts:
Introducing first, from Hollywood, Florida... weighing two hundred and thirteen pounds... The Show Off... DOLPH – ZIGGLER!

Jim Ross:
Dolph Ziggler is a very talented WWE Superstar, he had to defeat other very talented Superstars to reach this tournament final, but has he the power and heart to go all the way and become the owner of the prestigious Cruiserweight Championship?

JBL:
He’s up against the man who gives Shelton Benjamin a run for his money in the best athlete in WWE argument so Dolph will have to be on his game tonight if he wants to best John Morrison.

Jim Ross:
Some huge names have held the Crusierweight Championship, names like Rey Mysterio, who went on to become the World Heavyweight Champion, if Ziggler can win this match, then he can’t ask for a better start to his career.

JBL:
Before Dolph Ziggler came to SmackDown in the draft, he was an afterthought on Raw, he was treated like he wasn’t a part of the roster, but he’s found a home here on SmackDown, a home where he can show off as much as he wants.

Ziggler reaches the ring, makes his way around it to the apron on the hard side, he leaps up, and begins to climb into the ring, but instead leans out, sitting on the ropes and says “Time to show off” as he grins at the crowd. Dolph finally enters the ring and climbs up the light blue ropes, tearing his pink vest off, “Cruiserweight Champion baby!”

***AIN’T NO MAKE BELIEVE***

California delivers a very solid pop, they are very hot tonight as another man who has fought tooth and nail to get to the final, JOHN MORRISON, walks onto the stage and stands in the centre, posing in slow motion as his hair is propelled backwards, apparently by magic as we can’t see the fan. He begins to walk down the ramp, wearing white, silver and gold long tights and his usual jacket.

Justin Roberts:
And introducing his opponent... from Los Angeles, California... weighing two hundred and nine pounds... The Prince of Parkour... JOHN – MORRISON!

Jim Ross:
Just like Dolph Ziggler, John Morrison came to SmackDown in the draft, after being mentored by The Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels. He and Shawn competed at Backlash but lost in the end due to a Shawn Michaels injury, and now he is on SmackDown, where he has the chance to be the Cruiserweight Champion.

JBL:
John Morrison is no stranger to championships. He’s a former Intercontinental Champion, a former WWE Tag Team Champion and a former World Tag Team Champion, that’s an impressive list but I think he’ll want to add Cruiserweight Champion to that.

Morrison quickly jogs up the silver steel steps, and enters the ring, before walking over to the turnbuckles and climbing up to the top. He poses again which draws a good pop from the females as he shows off his abs. Morrison then takes off his jacket and hands it carefully to a stage hand before dropping down and standing in his corner.

Cruiserweight Championship Match; Tournament Finals:
Dolph Ziggler vs. John Morrison

Charles Robinson calls for the bell and the timekeeper duly obliges, and the two combatants begin circling the ring. Each man continues to circle, the two gladiators waiting for the right moment to lock up, the crowd urges them on with cheers as they continue to circle, and eventually they run at each other like caged bulls, locking up, but Ziggler darts down, grabbing Morrison’s leg before coming out behind him, and PUSHING Morrison in the back to some “OOH’S” with Jim Ross saying “That’s some clear disrespect right there” as Ziggler runs his hands through his hair and flicks moisture at Morrison’s face.

“Okay” says Morrison as he careens forward, kicking his rival in the stomach, who keels over, the air being blown out of his stomach. He’s then the recipient of a club to the back, dropping him down to his knees, but he gets up rather quickly only to be pushed into the ropes and whipped to the other side. But Ziggler is one step ahead, sliding between the legs of Morrison, he stands up swiftly and sprints at Morrison who swings wildly, allowing Ziggler to duck and hit the ropes at the other side, but Morrison connects, square in the jaw with a standing DROP KICK! The crowd pop at the move as John looks for the early win, ONE... ZIGGLER KICKS OUT!

That was never going to get it done, Morrison knows that as he climbs to his feet, pushes Ziggler into the corner and whips him into the opposite one. The Shaman of Sexy sprints at Ziggler, who gets two feet up, right in the face off Morrison! John stumbles back a little, allowing Ziggler to explode out the corner with a couple of kicks to the stomach, and with Morrison keeled over, he runs the ropes and jumps, hitting a spinning NECK BREAKER! He doesn’t go for the cover though as the crowd boo him, he stands up, and exits onto the apron before heading to the top rope. Morrison pulls himself to his feet, and looks up, to see Ziggler soaring through the air, looking for a cross body... but Morrison ducks, and Ziggler lands right on his chest. The Show-Off looks in trouble as his face turns sour, getting to his feet, but manages to duck an attempted clothesline from Morrison, who continues running and hits the ropes, but rebounds right into a deep arm drag.

Ziggler keeps a hold of the arm, wrenching the arm, but Morrison is almost immediately back on his feet, backing Ziggler into the ropes and launching him over to the other side. The Shaman of Sexy hangs onto the ropes though when he hits them, he looks at Ziggler who decides to haphazardly sprint at Morrison, but he bends down and FLIPS ZIGGLER OVER THE ROPES... BUT HE LANDS ON THE APRON! Morrison turns around, right into a forearm from The Show-Off, he staggers away from the ropes, allowing Ziggler time, and he makes good use of that time by hitting Morrison with a SPRINGBOARD FLYING CLOTHESLINE! The crowd with disapproval but Ziggler ignores them and scrambles to hook the leg... ONE... TWO... MORRISON KICKS OUT!

A loud cheer erupts from the crowd as Morrison sits up, but Ziggler bounces off the ropes, and attempts to SMASH MORRISON’S FACE WITH A RUNNING KNEE... but he ducks, avoiding the hit. Quick enough, John rises to his feet, grabs Ziggler between the legs and rolls him up in a school boy pin... ONE... TWO... ZIGGLER ROLLS AWAY!
Both Superstars get to a standing base, and The Prince of Parkour attempts to kick his opponent in the stomach, but Ziggler catches his foot, before launching it downwards... only for Morrison to connect with a HAND STAND KICK TO THE TOP OF ZIGGLER’S SKULL! Ziggler goes down like a ton of bricks to a lot of cheers and Morrison attempts to take advantage by hooking the leg... ONE... TWO... NO!

Again, Ziggler kicks out, saving his chance at the Cruiserweight Championship. Morrison stands up, and begs Ziggler to get up, who obliges, getting to a vertical base but he manages to duck an oncoming clothesline. Morrison stops in his tracks, turns around right into a boot to the stomach from Ziggler! The Show-Off pushes Morrison back into the ropes, Irish-whips him only for Morrison to reverse, sending Ziggler sprinting over to the opposite side. He manages to hold onto the ropes though, but Morrison saw that coming, and he doesn’t give any time for Ziggler to think, instead he sprints at him and CLOTHESLINES HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE! Ziggler sells like a champ’ when he hits the mat, flopping like a fish in front of some fans who jeer him, meanwhile Morrison stands in the ring, grinning and then poses, getting a solid cheer from the crowd.

Ziggler begins to get to his feet, slowly, using the barricade as help as some fans get a pat him on the shoulders. He wildly pushes away from the barricade, turning around but sees Morrison LAUNCHING HIMSELF OVER THE TOP ROPE... CORKSCREW PLANCHA! The Prince of Parkour lands right on top of Ziggler, both men hitting the mat, Dolph taking the brunt of fall! Ross sells the action on commentary as Morrison stands up, smiling at the crowd beside him, before turning his attention back to Ziggler, pulling him to his feet and slowly sliding him back into the ring. Morrison climbs in after him and sinks down into the cover... ONE... TWO... T- NO! ZIGGLER KICKS OUT! Morrison glances at Charles who assures him it was a two count, before climbing to his feet and looking at the top turnbuckle. The Prince of Parkour exits the ring, stands on the apron and raises his hand in the air, getting a solid pop from the crowd and proceeds to climb the turnbuckles. He reaches the top and measures Ziggler who gets to his feet, turns around, and Morrison goes for a FLYING CLOTHESLINE... but Ziggler ducks, Morrison lands on his feet however... but HE SEEMS TO HAVE TWEAKED HIS KNEE!

He feels it gingerly but Ziggler senses an opportunity, he suddenly hits Morrison with a chop block to the back of the knee, taking Morrison’s leg out from under him. Dolph, like an animal, begins pounding on the leg with forearms and punches, the crowd boo him as Robinson counts to four, before Ziggler stands up and takes a breather. Charles checks on Morrison but Ziggler comes back for more, stomping on the knee no less than five times before being pulled away by the referee. Ziggler goes right back on the offensive though, pulling Morrison to his feet by his hair, and whipping him into the corner, then follows that up with A STINGER SPLASH! Morrison falls to the ground, allowing Ziggler to go for the cover, and Charles dives to the mat, beginning the count... ONE... TWO... T- MORRISON GETS HIS SHOULDER OFF THE MAT!

The crowd respond with a pop as Ziggler glares at the referee, before turning his attention back to Morrison, pulling him by his hair into a standing base. But Morrison manages to break away the arms of Ziggler, and battling back with a couple of punches, but Ziggler manages to KICK THE KNEE OF MORRISON! He falls to the mat, clutching said knee, writhing in pain as Ziggler rests on the ropes. The Show-Off grabs Morrison and pulls him into the corner, and wraps his leg around the second rope, pulling it into the ring, wrenching the knee around the rope! Morrison begins to scream out in pain, and the referee quickly counts to four, to which Ziggler stops pulling the leg.

He’s pulled away by Robinson, who shouts at him but Ziggler ignores him and walks towards Morrison, he knees him in the stomach, before hoisting him onto the top rope! Dolph takes a second, before climbing up to the second rope, grabbing Morrison by the head, he stands up on the top rope, bringing John up as well...
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HE PLANTS MORRISON WITH A SITOUT FACEBUSTER!!

FROM THE TOP ROPE!!

Ziggler rolls away from Morrison and quickly crawls to the cover, the crowd showing their displeasure.

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MORRISON KICKS OUT AT THE VERY LAST MOMENT!!

A THUNDEROUS reaction comes from the crowd as Ziggler is irate, screaming at the referee from a kneeling position. Morrison slowly moves, pushing his chest off the mat, and getting to his feet, he feels his knee but Ziggler is right on him, sprinting and kneeing him in the stomach, pushing him into the ropes and lashing his back with repeated forearm smashes. He stops and breathes for a second, regaining his composure before grabbing Morrison by the hand and Irish-whipping him only for Morrison reverse and send Ziggler on his way. The Show-Off rebounds, goes for a clothesline only to miss, and Morrison connects with a PELE KICK TO THE TOP OF THE HEAD! Ziggler falls to the mat, clutching his head as Morrison drops down into a cover... ONE... TWO... TH- NO! ZIGGLER KICKS OUT!

This match continues as Morrison crawls over to the ropes, he gets to his feet, and slowly walks over to Ziggler, kicking him in the stomach and flipping him over with a Snap mare. The Show-Off sits up, shakes off the cobwebs but Morrison SMASHES INTO HIS FACE WITH A RUNNING KNEE! The crowd GASP as Ziggler’s head falls back into the mat and he looks out of it, as Morrison quickly sinks into the cover, feeling his knee as he hooks the leg.

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ZIGGLER KICKS OUT!

A GROAN OF EPIC PROPORTIONS COMES FROM THE CROWD AS MORRISON LOOKS ASTONISHED THAT ZIGGLER KICKED OUT!!

Morrison pulls himself up to his feet, using the ropes for support before grabbing Ziggler as he gets up, and whipping him into the corner, but Dolph explodes back out, swings wildly, only for Morrison to duck and plant him with A RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP WHICH ZIGGLER SELLS LIKE A PRO! He flips onto his stomach with the force of the move, and Morrison gets to his feet, he stands just in front of Ziggler before connecting with his BREAKDANCE LEG DROP! MASSIVE POP FROM THE CROWD AS HE HOOKS THE LEG!!

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TH- NO!

THIS MATCH CONTINUES AS ZIGGLER SAVES HIS HOPE OF BECOMING A CHAMPION!!​


Morrison looks up at the referee with hope that he got the count wrong, but Charles sticks two fingers in his face, confirming the count. He slowly crawls over to the ropes, and uses them to get to his feet, he runs his hands through his sweat laden hair, before walking over to Ziggler with a limp. Dolph is on his knees so Morrison yanks him to his feet, pushes him back into the ropes and Irish-whips him over to the other side... he rebounds and careens into Morrison with a LOW DROP KICK TO THE KNEE! Morrison face plants on the mat, and begins clutching his knee with his right hand as he pushes off the mat with his left. Ziggler measures his opponent, backing away, running his hands through his hair, waiting for the right moment... and eventually it comes as Morrison gets up, but he is keeled over which gives Ziggler a window of opportunity... to RUSH FORWARD... AND CONNECT WITH THE FAME ASSER!!
THE CROWD DEFLATE IMMEDIATELY AS ZIGGLER SHOOTS THE HALF, GOING FOR THE COVER, GOING FOR THE CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP!

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THRE- MORRISON KICKS OUT!

MASSIVE POP FROM THE CROWD AS MORRISON SHOOTS HIS ARM UP INTO THE AIR!

Ziggler goes insane at the referee, backing him into the corner and screaming at him to “DO YOUR JOB” while Robinson continues to point at his referee’s badge on his shoulder. Ziggler is done arguing though, he turns around, and sees Morrison using the ropes to bring himself up, Ziggler rushes forward and...
GOES FOR THE ZIG ZAG...
BUT MORRISON HOLDS ONTO THE ROPES!!
Ziggler’s back hits the canvas as Morrison manages to stay standing which is met with a very loud pop from the crowd. He still has his hands on the top rope, bending over and taking in us much air as he can. The Show-Off is back on his feet, holding the back off his head, and Morrison sees his chance, he jumps up, and SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE SECOND ROPE... CONNECTING WITH A FLYING CHUCK KICK TO THE JAW OF ZIGGLER! Extremely loud pop from the crowd as Ziggler hits the mat, and Morrison crawls to the cover, screwing his face up in pain of his leg, and reaches over, draping an arm over the chest of Ziggler!!

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OH MY GOD! ZIGGLER KICKS OUT!

The crowd respond with a massive reaction as Morrison rolls away from Ziggler, the two athletes lying on the mat, both dazed and both exhausted. First, Morrison is the one to move, turning on to his stomach, and crawling to the ropes. He uses them to get to a standing base, and by the time he does that, Ziggler is back up. They meet in the centre of the ring and begin trading punches! ZIGGLER... BOO... MORRISON... YAY... ZIGGLER... BOO... MORRISON... YAY... ZIGGLER... BOO... MORRISON... YAY... MORRISON... YAY... MORRISON... YAY... BUT THEN ZIGGLER IN DESPERATION KICKS THE KNEE OF MORRISON ONCE AGAIN!!
The crowd shit on Ziggler for that, he was losing the punch off but used his smarts to bring the match right back in his favour.
Morrison in his own form of desperation, launches a wild punch at Ziggler to which he ducks, and then grabs his opponent from behind and plants him with an INVERTED SCOOP SLAM!! The referee checks on Morrison as Ziggler stands up, looking exhausted, J.R makes note of the fact that Ziggler hasn’t gone for the cover, saying that could be a mistake. Ziggler walks toward Morrison, which prompts the referee to back away, he has the Cruiserweight Title in his eye as he begins dropping some elbows! He connects with one, and then a second, a third, and then a fourth! The Californian crowd continue to boo this act as Morrison can’t defend himself from these sick elbow drops!
But then Ziggler stops, and screams out “SHOW OFF!” and JUMPS UP... JUMPING ELBOW DROP... NO... MORRISON ROLLS OUT THE WAY!!

The Prince of Parkour gets to his feet, just the same as Ziggler does, and kicks his opponent in the stomach and grabs him by the neck... before CONNECTING WITH MOONLIGHT DRIVE!! IT’S OVER SHOUTS J.R AS MORRISON DIVES INTO THE COVER!

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THRE- KICK OUT FROM DOLPH!!

MY GOD! THIS MATCH CONTINUES AS ZIGGLER GETS HIS SHOULDERS OFF THE MAT! THE CROWD PUT THEIR HEADS IN THEIR HANDS AS MORRISON DOES THE SAME! HE LOOKS SHOCKED!!
The Shaman of Sexy rolls away from Ziggler, looking confused as to what it will take to put Ziggler down, so he ends up walking towards Ziggler and grabbing him by the arm and leg, pulling his body nearer the corner! He steps over the lifeless body, and grabs the top rope near the turnbuckles, he takes a deep breath, and looks out to the crowd for approval, before JUMPING UP...

STARSHIP PAIN...
NO!

Ziggler rolled out the way at the very last second! Morrison rolls away from the corner, pulling himself to his feet, looking dazed as he stumbles away from the ropes and Ziggler is on his feet... and sprints towards Morrison... grabbing him by the back...
ZIG-ZAG!! IT CONNECTS!!

ZIGGLER HOOKS THE LEG!

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THREE!!
!!NEW CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPION!!
Winner – AND NEW CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPION – DOLPH ZIGGLER @ 14.06​
The crowd erupt as Ziggler rolls off Morrison, the referee kneels down beside him and waits for the right moment to raise his hand. While this is happening, we see SmackDown General Manager, Theodore Long, walking down the ramp with a briefcase in his right hand. He walks up the steps and enters the ring, just as Ziggler is helped to his feet, Long opens the case up and pulls out the Cruiserweight Championship, and holds it out, and Ziggler pulls it away from Long and raises it high in the air to a lot of boos.

Jim Ross:
WHAT A MATCH! These two Superstars put everything on the line tonight, for the right to be called Cruiserweight Champion, and the man that came out on top, is none other than The Show-Off, Dolph Ziggler. This young man has put everyone on notice tonight, and showed just how talented he is.

JBL:
I already knew Dolph Ziggler was talented, but to see him pull off this victory against a very experienced and skilled John Morrison is quite something. Dolph will cherish this moment for the rest of his career. Dolph Ziggler, new Cruiserweight Champion, enjoy it Dolph!

Jim Ross:
But we can’t forget about the other man in this match. John Morrison came within an inch of becoming Cruiserweight Champion, but in the end came up short.

JBL:
No one wants to be in second place, and that’s just where John Morrison is tonight, he was beat by the better man tonight.

Morrison rolls out of the ring, being helped up the ramp by Robinson, with Theodore Long following them, leaving the ring to the NEW Cruiserweight Champion, who climbs up the turnbuckle to the second rope, and raises the coveted title above his head, and shouting “MY TIME BABY! CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPION”

***

Backstage, Matt Striker is stood by with the challenger to the United States Championship, R-Truth, dressed in what appears to be a white bulletproof vest and his usual black custom made jeans. The crowd respond with a barrage of heat as Striker turns to Truth.

Matt Striker:
R-Truth, tonight you have the chance to win back the United States Championship from Kofi Kingston and-

R-Truth:
Lemme’ stop you right there, Striker. T’night, I’m in a match to win back MY United States Championship belt – a championship I should never have lost. Matt, lemme’ tell you a story. It begins like this, there once was a General Manager... who went CRAZY... with power. ‘Dat GM decided to stick it to one of his most talented Superstars. ‘Dat being me, by the way.

Heat from the crowd as Striker nods along at story time.

R-Truth:
‘Dat General Manager put the United States Champion in a freakin’ Gauntlet Match... I had to take on six... SIX PEOPLE MATT!

Truth screams in the face of Striker, forcing him to take a step back.

R-Truth:
Now lemme’ jump to the end of the story... the end of the story is a very happy ending, Matt... at least... for R-Truth. The end is when I... I win back my U.S Title from Kofi Kingston.

Heat for that statement.

R-Truth:
These people Matt, they boo me... but they cheer Kofi Kingston, isn’t that crazy? If only they knew what I knew... Kingston and Theodore are in cahoots against me. I know it because I saw them... I saw them talkin’... talkin’ about me. But their friendship won’t matter t’night when I win back my U.S belt... because when I get in ‘dat ring... the eggs gonna’ meet the whisk.

With that, a wide eyed R-Truth slowly backs away from Striker, before pointing at his eyes, and then back at the interviewers.

***

Again, we are backstage, in a different area as it appears that Dolph Ziggler, the NEW Cruiserweight Champion is walking back from the gorilla position. He has the title slung over his shoulder, sweat dripping from his forehead but he looks very pleased with himself. He gets a lot of heat from the crowd but continues to walk, before stopping and the camera revealing the object of his view, the SmackDown Assistant General Manager, Layla. The beautiful Assistant walks up to Dolph with a smile on his face.

Layla:
Well, well. I guess congratulations are in order, Dolph.

Dolph Ziggler:
You better believe it, babe.

Surprisingly, Ziggler leans down and kisses the Assistant General Manager, Layla kisses him back and the two embrace as random people start to notice them. The two then walk away, Ziggler’s arm wrapped around the shoulder of Layla, who takes the Cruiserweight Title off Ziggler’s shoulder and holds it on her own as they leave the scene.

***

We cut back to the main arena, where J.R and JBL are sat, looking at each other.

JBL:
(grinning) Well... it’s been a good night for Dolph so far, judging by what we just saw – it might get a whole lot better.

Jim Ross:
Layla’s the Assistant General Manager, she can’t be fraternizing with Superstars, can she?

JBL:
Like you said, she’s the Assistant GM, she can do what she want. And if Theodore Long didn’t know about this little relationship... well... he does now.

Jim Ross:
Well, anyway folks, coming next is a very personal rivalry, between two teams which started out as purely about the competition, but it has descended into an all out war, with AJ Lee at the centre – have a look.
***

The video package begins to play, beginning with the debut of The Warriors, Daniel Bryan, Kaval and AJ Lee on WWE Superstars. After that, we skip to another episode of Superstars where Daniel Bryan takes on Finlay in a winning effort, but he is attacked after the match by Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder, and Ryder “accidently” hits AJ Lee in the face. Then, we see The Warriors defeating Hawkins and Ryder on an edition of SmackDown, but they cost Kaval his place in the Cruiserweight Tournament and then proceed to threaten and then attack AJ. Finally, we see the two Superstars confronted by AJ Lee, and then chased through the arena by Kaval and Daniel Bryan.

***

***IN THE MIDDLE OF IT NOW***

The actions of these two over the past couple of weeks only serve to increase the amount of heat they get, but they seem to be enjoying it as CURT HAWKINS and ZACK RYDER appear on the stage, walking out from behind the curtain; wearing matching yellow trunks and matching boots to go with them. The long hair that they each had is now gone, met with a more neat spiky style. The twosome walk down the ramp, Hawkins making sure to look over his shoulder a couple of times to check they aren’t going to be blindsided.

Justin Roberts:
The following tag team contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, at a combined weight of four hundred and fifty pounds... CURT – HAWKINS AND ZACK – RYDER!

Jim Ross:
In quick order, these two men have became two of the most hated Superstars on the SmackDown roster and it all stems from what they did to Daniel Bryan and Kaval’s friend, AJ Lee. They knew they could get under Daniel and Kaval’s skin if they targeted her, and that’s just what they did, they were close to getting their just desserts on Friday, but managed to escape... there is no escaping here.

JBL:
I don’t condone violence against women, but what Hawkins and Ryder have done is pretty smart. They’ve not been able to defeat The Warriors in a straight up tag team match, nor have they in singles competition, by making AJ a prominent fixture in this match, they just might have Bryan and Kaval blinded by anger, which will only serve to help them if they can use that to their advantage.

Jim Ross:
They are former WWE Tag Team Champions, two men who were at one point under the tutelage of The Rated R Superstar, Edge. Some may say the only reason they became the champions was because of their alliance with Edge and Vickie Guerrero, but they are two talented Superstars who can go far in this business, but I do not like the way they are going about it.

The two climb into the ring and ascend the turnbuckles, they both stand on the second rope and grin at the crowd who boo them extremely loudly. They drop down, still with smile on their faces, but then...

***STRICKEN***

The smiles that were once on Ryder and Hawkins faces are now all gone as DANIEL BRYAN, KAVAL and AJ LEE walk onto the stage, the crowd reacting with a very LOUD pop as the three stop on the stage and stare at their opponents. With AJ standing in between her boys, the three scowl down at the ring, Daniel wearing his usual maroon jacket and Kaval in his own version of a jacket/outfit thing.

Justin Roberts:
And their opponents, at a combined weight of three hundred and eighty pounds, accompanied by AJ LEE... DANIEL BRYAN... KAVAL... THE – WARRIORS!

Jim Ross:
Bryan, Kaval and AJ Lee travelled all over the world together, getting to know each other, becoming good friends and in the end they made their way to the WWE.

JBL:
They’ve competed in Japan and all across Europe, honing their craft before coming here, and it shows in what they do in that ring.

Jim Ross:
They’ve impressed a lot of people with their... OH... WAIT!

Suddenly, Bryan and Kaval (having made their way half way down the ramp) sprint down to the ring, sliding into a MASSIVE pop, making a beeline for Hawkins and Ryder who do the smart thing and get the hell out of there. AJ joins her boys in the ring, as Chad Patton attempts to regain control. Eventually, it all calms down and the two teams get into their corners.

*Bell Rings*
Grudge Match:
The Warriors; Daniel Bryan & Kaval w/AJ Lee vs. Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder

Right away, Daniel Bryan explodes forward, looking to get his hands on Zack Ryder, but he takes a turn and exits the ring. The crowd boo him immensely but the boos turn to cheers as Bryan slides out of the ring, and chases Ryder around the ring, and eventually Zack slides back in, as does Bryan, who ducks the clothesline attempt from Ryder, bounces off the top rope and ABSOLUTELY TAKES ZACK OUT WITH A RUNNING FRONT DROP KICK!

MASSIVE pop for that, while Ryder clutches his chest, backing away into a corner, away from Daniel, but he’s not going to let him back away for long. He tries to grab him but Ryder kicks up with his right leg, hitting Bryan in the face, he stumbles back and Ryder rushes out of the corner, but runs straight into a side kick from The American Dragon! Ryder keels over, holding his stomach, pain evident along his face as AJ smiles from ear to ear, Curt Hawkins on the other hand is shouting at his partner to do something. But Bryan doesn’t give him a chance, he pulls him into his corner, allowing Kaval to get the tag!

Kaval comes in with a waft of cheers behind him, he and Bryan look at each other for a second before Kaval whips Ryder, who rebounds right INTO A RUNNING KNEE FROM BRYAN! The momentum causes Ryder to end in a seated position, and the two warriors LASH THE CHEST AND BACK OF RYDER WITH A COUPLE OF KICKS! Ryder doesn’t know which way to fall until Patton forces Bryan out of the ring. Kaval meanwhile, pulls Ryder to his feet, and rips a couple of knife edge chops into his chest, leaving red marks where his skin used to me. Ryder backs himself into the corner because of the pain, but Kaval isn’t done with him, he Irish-whips him into the opposite corner, and then follows that up by sprinting at his opponent... only for Ryder to bend his legs, and push his arms against the underside of Kaval’s legs... PUSHING HIM OFF THE GROUND AND OVER HIS HEAD... BUT KAVAL LANDS ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AND MAINTAINS HIS BALANCE! The crowd POP at the sight of that while Ryder is none the wiser, Hawkins tries to tell him but it’s too late, he turns around and Kaval DIVES OFF THE TOP... CONNECTING WITH A JUMPING ROUNDHOUSE KICK FROM THE TOP ROPE! Ryder hits the mat as the crowd cheer, Hawkins putting his head in his hands as Kaval hooks the leg...

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HAWKINS INTERUPTS THE COUNT!

Heat comes from the crowd as Hawkins exits back onto the apron. Patton shouts at him to stay on the apron and don’t get involved unless he’s tagged, while Daniel Bryan shouts for a tag of his own. Kaval obliges, pulling Ryder into their corner and allowing Bryan to tag his back, he takes the legs out from underneath Ryder as Daniel takes to the top rope. Bryan dives off the top... HITTING AN ELBOW DROP TO THE HEART OF RYDER... while Kaval bounces off the ropes and CONNECTS WITH A RUNNING ELBOW DROP OF HIS OWN, AGAIN TO THE HEART OF RYDER!

You couldn’t remove the grin from AJ’s face if you tried, she loves this as Ryder is being put through as much pain as possible, and so do the crowd, as they cheer Bryan on. He picks Ryder up, and plants him with a scoop slam, before bouncing off the ropes, and connecting with a running knee drop, before rolling through.
Bryan reaches down and pulls Ryder to his feet, but he POKES Daniel in the eye, removing his sight for a moment, allowing Ryder to get the tag to his partner. For the first time in the match, Hawkins is the legal man, and he makes a big impact, as he sprints at Bryan and takes him down with a THUNDEROUS clothesline! Patton dives down as Hawkins hooks the leg.

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BRYAN KICKS OUT!

That was never going to get it done, but Hawkins knew that, he doesn’t complain, instead he gets up, and pulls Bryan up to his feet, he knees him in the stomach and then clubs him in the back, forcing him down to the mat, with AJ wincing at ringside. Kaval screams at his partner to get up, tapping his fingers on the turnbuckle anxiously. Hawkins stomps a couple of times on Bryan’s back, before kneeling down, putting his knee on the small of his back, reaching out and grabbing the bottom of his chin and pulling back. Bryan screams out in pain, while Ryder licks his lips on the apron, shouting “YOU IN PAIN, DANIEL?!”

Hawkins let’s go off Daniel, gets to his feet and then allows his opponent to get up. He grabs him by the arm and Irish-whips him into the corner, and follows him in but Daniel RUNS UP THE BUCKLES... AND BACK FLIPS OVER THE ONCOMING CURT HAWKINS! Gigantic pop from the crowd as Bryan hits the ropes, rebounds and smashes into Hawkins with a flying double forearm smash! Hawkins falls to the mat, clutching his face as Daniel gets up, he pulls Hawkins up and into his corner before tagging Kaval in.

Daniel keeps hold of Hawkins though and flips him over with a snap mare, then Kaval rushes forward, and flips over Hawkins, grabbing his head and connecting with a neck snap. But we aren’t done, as Hawkins begins to fall backwards from the seated position, BRYAN RIFLES A KICK OFF THE BACK... AND THEN KAVAL DOES THE SAME TO THE FACE!! Good pop from the crowd, Patton makes sure Bryan gets out of the ring as before he counts Kaval’s cover... ONE... TWO... KICK OUT FROM HAWKINS!

Groan from the crowd at the kick out there. Meanwhile, Ryder rubs his head in relief that his partner kicked out, whilst this was happening Kaval picked Hawkins up, and he pushes him into the ropes, kicking him in the stomach with a side kick. He keels over, holding his gut, and Kaval moves his arms as a karate expert would and JUMPS UP, BRINGING BOTH HIS FEET DOWN ON THE BACK OF HAWKINS!! MASSIVE POP FROM THE CROWD AS HAWKINS GOES FACE FIRST INTO THE MAT AND KAVAL GOES FOR THE COVER!

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T- NO!

RYDER DIVES ON TOP OF KAVAL! BREAKING UP THE COUNT!

The fans shit on Ryder as he’s ushered out of the ring by Patton, Kaval staring a hole through him. He turns around, while Patton is still attempting to get Ryder out of the ring and Hawkins... LOW BLOWS HIM!

KAVAL DROPS IN A HEAP! HE CLUTCHES HIS PRIVATE REGION AS THE REFEREE TURNS AROUND... BUT HE DOESN’T SEE ANYTHING WRONG AS HAWKINS DIVES ON THE COVER! AJ holds her head in her hands while Bryan screams at Kaval to kick out.

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NO!!

KAVAL GETS HIS SHOULDER OFF THE CANVAS!

Hawkins looks up at the referee, while Kaval holds onto his grapefruits, looking up at Bryan and begins crawling to his partner, looking to get a rest. But Hawkins sees that happening and yanks him back into the middle of the ring by his leg, and then drops on top of him with a swift elbow to the back of the neck. Hawkins brings Kaval up to his feet, and whips him into the corner, he rushes in, connecting with a running clothesline, but he keeps Kaval held in place and screams “DID IT HURT?! HUH?!”, obviously the referee doesn’t know what Hawkins is talking about but rage fills Kaval as he pushes the bigger man away... and RIFLES A SLAP RIGHT IN THE FACE!!

OOH’S FROM THE CROWD AS HAWKINS FEELS HIS LIP! Kaval shouts out from the corner “DID THAT HURT, BITCH?!”, before having to defend himself against an on rushing opponent. He quickly skirts out of the ring onto the apron, allowing Hawkins to run right into the corner, he falls back a little, giving Kaval enough time to climb up the turnbuckles. Kaval steadies himself... BUT... RYDER RUNS ALONG THE APRON... AND PUSHES KAVAL OFF... AND HE CRASHES AND BURNS ON THE CANVAS! Again, Ryder draws the ire of the crowd, but Hawkins is more concerned with what is happening in the ring, he shouts on Patton to get away from Ryder and count.

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KAVAL KICKS OUT!!

Bryan had his leg in the ring, getting ready to dive at the pin but it wasn’t needed! Hawkins spots that and shouts “DON’T GET INVOLVED, BRYAN!”, he then gets to his feet, pulling Kaval up with him, and locking in a side head lock. Kaval quickly has to find a way out, so backs Hawkins into the ropes, before attempting to force him to the other side of the ring, but Hawkins drops down to one knee, pulling Kaval down lower to the ground with him. The World Warrior has his neck pulled in all different directions, just adding to the pain, and when he tries one more time to escape, Hawkins simply flips him over, applying it on the ground now! On the apron, Ryder screams at Hawkins, saying “TAG ME IN, BRO!” and Hawkins obliges, he lets go of Kaval, and drags him into their corner, and allowing Zack to tag himself in.

Boos greet his arrival and a look of disdain comes from AJ at ring side. Ryder continues where his partner left off, pulling Kaval up to his feet and kneeing him in the stomach! Kaval bends over, feeling his stomach but Ryder bounces off the ropes, jumps over the body of Kaval and brings both his legs down on top of Kaval’s neck! Patton dives to the mat as Ryder pushes Kaval onto his back, hooking the leg, looking for the victory.

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NO – DANIEL BRYAN BREAKS UP THE COUNT!

BIG POP FOR THAT, TURN ABOUTS FAIRPLAY BUT RYDER AND HAWKINS DON’T THINK SO, SHOUTING ABUSE AT BRYAN! Ryder begins jawing with Bryan on the apron, allowing his concentration to slip, and when he turns around, Kaval is just getting to his feet. He walks over to The World Warrior, but is the recipient of a knife edged chop to the chest... and then another... and another... AND ANOTHER! Backing him all the way to the ropes, where Kaval attempts to whip him, only to be reversed... he hits the ropes... but HAWKINS KICKS HIM IN THE BACK! More dirty tactics from Hawkins, to which the crowd begin to boo heavily, while AJ looks extremely pissed at ring side.

Bryan attempts to tell Patton what just happened but it’s no use, the referee isn’t going to listen to him. Ryder takes advantage of the situation, forcing Kaval into the corner and kicking him in the stomach a couple of times, which causes him to fall into a seated position in the corner. Zack backs away, turns to Hawkins and says “Check it, bro.” Before sprinting forward, and SMASHING HIS FOOT THROUGH THE SIDE OF KAVALS FACE!! OOHS FROM THE CROWD AS RYDERS LEG GOES THROUGH THE MIDDLE AND BOTTOM ROPE, KAVAL LOOKING LIKE HE’S BEEN KNOCKED OUT BY MIKE TYSON! Ryder brings his leg back into the ring, pulls his opponent into the middle of the ring and hooks the leg!

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TH- NO!

KAVAL SAVES THE MATCH BY GETTING HIS SHOULDER OFF THE CANVAS!​

Bryan breathes a sigh of relief on the apron while Hawkins punches the turnbuckle he was leaning on. Ryder looks up at Patton, demanding to know why that wasn’t a three count, he informs him that it was simply a two, and too show him some respect. The World Warrior rolls onto his stomach, and begins to get to his feet but Ryder knees him in the stomach and grabs him by the neck, and shouts “TIME TO FINISH THIS!” and then BLOWS A KISS AT AJ! This riles the fans up with a frenzy of boos before Ryder runs forward, towards the corner, but Kaval PUSHES HIM OFF AND INTO THE CORNER! The World Warrior jogs at Ryder, looking for a corner clothesline but Ryder side steps him... only for Kaval to hop onto the second turnbuckle... and then onto the top one...

BEFORE JUMPING BACKWARDS, TWISTING IN MID-AIR AND KICKING RYDER’S HEAD OFF!

The World Warrior and Ryder lie in a heap on the floor as the fans begin clapping very loudly. Bryan hops over and over on the apron, pounding the top turnbuckle while AJ slaps the side of the ring, the fans getting louder as Kaval begins to move. But Ryder is starting to move as well, Hawkins holds his hand out, as does Bryan, with both men shouting at their partners to tag them. *CLAP CLAP CLAP* Ryder crawls a little faster than Kaval and GETS THE TAG TO HAWKINS... BUT KAVAL TAGS BRYAN IN A SPLIT SECOND AFTER!

THE CROWD ROAR AS BRYAN MEETS HAWKINS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING! He ducks a wild punch from Hawkins, and lashes a kick off the shin, and then the hip, before backing away, bouncing off the ropes and CONNECTS WITH A FLYING CROSS BODY! Both men get to their feet quickly, but this time its Hawkins to ducks a clothesline, he comes out behind Bryan and HOISTS HIM UP... LOOKING FOR A BACK BODY DROP... BUT BRYAN FLIPS OVER ONTO HIS FEET! Hawkins turns around, right into a JUMPING ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE TEMPLE! Bryan drops down into the cover, shouting at the referee to count!

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THRE- NO! HAWKINS KICKS OUT AT THE VERY LAST MOMENT!!

Bryan looks up, exacerbated, and climbs to his feet, and allows Hawkins to get up to a kneeling position. HE THEN LASHES A KICK OFF THE CHEST! AND THEN ANOTHER ONE... ANOTHER... THE CROWD BEGINNING COUNTING ALONG AS HE FINALLY FINISHES WITH A SEVENTH KICK... THIS TIME TO THE HEAD! Instead of going for the cover, Bryan looks to the turnbuckle, raises his hand in the air, getting a good pop and then slowly ascends the turnbuckle. BUT RYDER IS BACK ON THE APRON... HE RUNS AT BRYAN BUT RUNS RIGHT INTO A SIDE KICK! He tumbles from the apron as Bryan stands up, raises his hands to the side and flies off the top HITTING A DIVING HEADBUTT!!

MASSIVE POP AS BRYAN HOOKS THE LEG!!

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BAH GAWD! HE KICKED OUT!

The action continues as Patton confirms it was a two count, but then suddenly the crowd begin BOOING... but why? The cameras answer our question as they whirl to the ring side where ZACK RYDER IS SLOWLY MAKING HIS WAY TOWARDS AJ. Instead of backing down, she stands her ground, Ryder continues to get closer, but Bryan is none the wiser, as he and Hawkins are trading punches in the middle of the ring. Ryder gets a little too close for comfort now, saying “NO ONE TO SAVE YOU NOW!” so she SUDDENLY SLAPS THE TASTE OUT OF HIS MOUTH!

MASSIVE POP FROM THE CROWD AS RYDER STUMBLES BACK, THE FORCE OF THE BLOW TURNING HIM AROUND, TO FACE KAVAL, WHO’S ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, AND FLIES OFF... SEATED SENTON WHICH TURNS INTO A HURRICANRANA AND RYDER IS PROPELLED INTO THE BARRICADE!!

Kaval stands up groggily, but the cheers only get louder as in the ring BRYAN IS ATTEMPTING TO LOCK HAWKINS IN THE LEBELL LOCK... HE BRINGS HIM TO THE GROUND... AND... HE HAS IT LOCKED IN!! HAWKINS TRIES TO FIGHT, BUT its NO USE, HE HAS TO TAP OUT!!
Winners – THE WARRIORS; Daniel Bryan & Kaval w/AJ Lee @ 12.01​
Daniel keeps the hold in for a few extra seconds, before finally letting go and rising to his feet. The fans greet the end of the match with a roar of approval, on the outside Ryder is still feeling the pain of the barricade, looking on as Kaval slides into the ring. He looks over at AJ who BLOWS HIM A KISS and then joins her boys in the ring. The two Superstars, and the Diva have their hands raised by Patton, which is greeted by another pop, they leave the ring, smiles on their faces, although Kaval is still selling the beating he took in the middle of the bout.

Jim Ross:
A rivalry which began on WWE’s third show, Superstars, which ended being built into one of the most personal rivalries on SmackDown has just ended in a brutal, stiff match. Daniel Bryan and Kaval in the end, have won retribution for what Zack Ryder, and by association, Curt Hawkins did to their friend, AJ Lee.

JBL:
What a match. During the bout you could tell just how personal it was between these two, and it seemed Ryder had this match locked up, only to blow it by blowing a kiss at AJ Lee.

Jim Ross:
But in the end it was The Warriors which came out victorious, and AJ Lee got her revenge, in the end blowing a kiss of her own at the man who attacked with a spine buster.

JBL:
It all came around to bite the two of them on the ass.

The three of them walk up the ramp, Kaval and Bryan slapping a few of the fans hands before turning to face the ring where Hawkins and Ryder are licking their wounds. AJ and her boys arrive at the stage, they turn around and raise their arms in the air one last time as Zack and Curt look on, dejected.

***

We head backstage now, where Evan Bourne is surrounded by three beautiful Divas in the form of Kelly Kelly, Brie Bella and Maria.

Kelly Kelly:
Are you sure? You don’t have to do this. After what happened last Friday, I dunno’ what I’d do if anythin’ worse happened t’night.

Bourne hops off the production box he was sitting on and puts his hands on the shoulders of Kelly.

Evan Bourne:
Look, I’m fine. What Knox did to me last Friday was nothin’. An’ you’re wrong... I do need to do this.

Maria:
Evan’s right, Kelly, I was there, I saw what he was about to do you on SmackDown.

Evan Bourne:
Once I deal with him t’night, you won’t have to worry about him anymore. Isn’t that what you wanted?

Kelly stutters a little.

Kelly Kelly:
W-w-well... yeah but not if you end up being the one that gets hurt.

Bourne smiles at the concern being shown by KK.

Evan Bourne:
Believe me... it won’t be me that’s hurtin’ after the match. But listen... I don’t want you out there. It’s safer if you’re back here with Maria and Brie.

Brie Bella:
He’s right, Kelly.

Kelly Kelly:
Yeah... yeah, okay, good luck.

Kelly gives Evan a hug before allowing him to go past and leave the area.

Maria:
Don’t worry, he’ll be fine.

Kelly seems oblivious to the words her friends are giving her.

Maria:
(turning to Brie)
Hey, where’s Nikki?

Brie Bella:
Oh, I don’t know. She text me and told me she was out with some guy.

Kelly is facing off camera where Bourne left the scene, with a look of anguish while the two other Divas continue to talk.

Maria:
Ohhhhh, any idea who?

Brie Bella:
Uh, not really, only that he’s on the SmackDown roster.

Maria:
Ahh.

Maria and Brie share a smile, telepathically saying something before Brie nods at Kelly’s back, telling Maria to do something.

Maria:
Seriously, Kelly... he’ll be alright.

Kelly finally snaps out of looking that way and turns to face Brie and Kelly.

Kelly Kelly:
Yeah... sorry. So, uh, what were you guys sayin’?

Before we can listen to the gossip that is about go on about Nikki and her “SmackDown boyfriend”, we cut away.

***

Elsewhere, we arrive in the locker room of one of the most popular Superstars in the whole of the WWE, JEFF HARDY, who’s looking into a mirror, similar to what Kane was doing on SmackDown, but this time it’s not as creepy. Instead, he’s beginning to put purple and pink face pain on. He has to smile at the MASSIVE pop he gets though, but after a couple of seconds we cut from this scene.

***

Sweeping view the Aloha Stadium, basking in sunlight.

We now cut to a beach setting where JTG and Shad are walking down the beach, both dressed in brightly coloured shorts.

Shad: Yo J’ – check out the honey’s around here.

JTG: Man I love Hawaii – j’yeah!

Shad stops in his tracks.

Shad: Hold up, man. Weren’t we supposed to be somewhere?

J’ puts his fingers to his chin, thinking it over, before SmackDown Divas Tiffany and Kelly Kelly walk by in bikinis. Cryme Tyme’s mouth actually drop at the sight.

JTG: Uh, I... I... don’t think so man.

Shad: Nah man, I definitely think we forgot somethin’.

JTG: Oh man, check this guy out.

Shad: Hold up – isn’t that? Aw man. That’s what we forgot.

The camera turns around to see none other than Vince McMahon, strutting up the beach towards the duo. He looks extremely angry, which clashes with the comical element of Vince wearing a full suit on a hot beach.

Vince begins shouting at Cryme Tyme as he walks up the beach.

Vince McMahon: YOU TWO DAMN CRIMINALS. I’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR YOU TWO EVERYWHERE!

Vince continues walking, eventually reaching them, the duo hang their heads in shame.

Vince McMahon: Who the hell do you think you are?!

Shad: Mister-

Vince McMahon: SHADUP! Now go, the Aloha Stadium, move it or YOUR FIRRRREEDDDDD!

Cryme Tyme turn on their heels and run up the beach, they start going in slow motion, like the people on Baywatch would. Vince shakes his head and then turns to face the camera. The two Divas appear on the side of the smiling Vince.

Vince McMahon: SummerSlam – the best ending you can think of.

The camera moves up, away from Vince and we are eventually in the sky, where we see The Aloha Stadium again.

Narrator: WWE SummerSlam – a four hour extravaganza. The Summer comes to an end with SummerSlam!



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***DEATH GRIP***

Once we cut back to the arena, the intimidating music of none other than MIKE KNOX begins to play. The hulking figure walks onto the stage, stroking his long beard and wearing a set of black trunks and black boots. The crowd are doing their best to annoy Knox, by booing him loudly but he ignores them, he’s focused on the match and it shows in his eyes as he begins to walk down the ramp.

Justin Roberts:
The following contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, from Phoenix, Arizona, weighing two hundred and ninety three pounds... MIKE – KNOX!

Jim Ross:
This man has terrorised, not only Kelly Kelly, but also most of the SmackDown Divas division. Ever since being drafted to SmackDown from Raw, he has taken a shine to his ex-girlfriend, Kelly Kelly, but she didn’t enjoy his advances.

JBL:
Would you? Mike Knox is an extremely scary individual, there isn’t many Superstars who have the aura that he does. He strikes fear in not only Divas, but every single Superstar in that locker room.

Knox slowly walks up towards the steel steps, and rips his arm away from the grasp of a man in the crowd. The man shrinks back down into his seat before Knox finally walks up the steps, walks along the apron and steps into the ring. He doesn’t bother with posing, or bothering to climb any turnbuckle, instead he simply turns around and faces the stage, waiting for his opponent.

***BORN TO WIN***

With the sound of a plane engine beginning to play, the fans respond with quite a big pop as EVAN BOURNE jumps out from behind the curtain, rushing forward and putting his hand in the air, showing off a “peace” sign to the fans. He’s dressed in black long tights with red and white detailing, and “Air Bourne” tee covering the top half of his body. He bounds his way down the ramp, and high fives a couple of fans, but once he reaches the ring he’s all business.

Justin Roberts:
And introducing his opponent, from St. Louis, Missouri, weighing in at one hundred and sixty five pounds... EVAN – AIR – BOURNE!

Jim Ross:
Evan Bourne suffered an injury at the hands of this man at Judgment Day, while he was trying to protect Kelly Kelly from her, what some would say, stalker. He’s back now though and is looking for retribution.

JBL:
If I were Evan Bourne, I would have stayed far away from this situation, he’s got himself involved in this strange thing between Knox and Kelly Kelly, and it’s only served to get him hurt. We all saw what Knox did to Bourne last Friday, but this time there won’t be any referees, Arn Anderson or Ricky Steamboat to save him from that monster.

Despite the negative attitude of JBL, the crowd are still going to support Bourne in his endeavour of saving Kelly from this man. He keeps his eyes locked on Knox as he climbs onto the apron, and then jumps over the top rope, before heading to the corner and rising to the top. He raises his hand in the air, once again showing the “peace” sign before stepping down and waiting for Jack Doan to call for the bell.

*Bell Rings*

Grudge Match
Evan Bourne vs. Mike Knox

With the bell rung, the crowd cheer the beginning of the bout, but it’s a slow start as Bourne takes his time exiting the corner, while Knox simply grins from the other side. Eventually, the two of them leave their corners, and begin circling the ring, after a couple of seconds they both rush forward, locking up but Knox shows his power right away by LAUNCHING BOURNE HALF WAY ACROSS THE RING WITH A PUSH!
Bourne is quick in getting back to his feet though, looking at the grinning face of Knox opposite him. They go to lock up again... but this time Bourne ducks and comes out behind Knox, he then lashes a kick to the side of the leg! Knox turns around on one leg, and Bourne takes advantage by kicking the other one. Knox stumbles backwards, into the corner, holding his legs, doing his best to sell the small kicks.

Evan follows him in, but Knox reaches up and PIE FACES HIM... and again Evan is pushed half way across the ring. But Evan is back on his feet immediately, and sprints at Knox, looking for a big splash, but Knox moves out the way and Bourne lands hard on the turnbuckle! Mike immediately bounces off the ropes and goes for a powerful clothesline... but Bourne ducks... and then hits the ropes himself, the two men run at each other, but Bourne slides underneath the legs of Knox and then drop kicks the back of his opponent! Propelling Knox forward, down onto the second rope, neck first!

Knox gets up quickly though, holding his throat and turns around... RIGHT INTO A LEAPING KNEE TO THE CHIN! AND HE STUMBLES BACK... FALLING THROUGH THE ROPES TO THE GROUND BELOW! The back of his head hits the mat which draws some cringes from the sound of the impact. The camera focuses on Bourne, who grabs the top rope, and waits for Knox to get to his feet.
Knox finally gets his bearings, he rubs some feeling back into his head and then gets to his feet... but then Bourne pulls back on the rope... launching himself onto the top one... and CONNECTING WITH A SPRINGBOARD SHOOTING STAR PRESS!! KNOX GOES DOWN WITH BOURNE ON TOP OF HIM WITH J.R GOING MENTAL AT RINGSIDE.

“HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT”

Bourne rise to his feet, smiling from ear to ear and launches a fist into the air, showing off that “peace” sign once again.

Evan Air Bourne struggles to get the big man back to his feet as we get replays of the SSP to the outside. Once the replays conclude, Bourne has Knox rolling into the ring, and he quickly follows, sliding in after him, and crawling to the cover.

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KNOX GETS HIS SHOULDER OFF THE MAT!

Bourne looks up at the referee for a moment before re-focusing. He “helps” Knox to his feet and then pushes him into the ropes, and whips him on... no... Mike reverses and launches Evan to the other side of the ring. He rebounds, ducks a wild clothesline, and hits the ropes again, running at Knox but this time ducking a back elbow, AND again he hits the ropes... but this time he REBOUNDS RIGHT INTO A BIG BOOT! Groans from the crowd as Evan hits the mat, holds his face in his hands while Knox walks around his body.

Bourne looks up at the referee for a moment before re-focusing. He “helps” Knox to his feet and then pushes him into the ropes, and whips him on... no... Mike reverses and launches Evan to the other side of the ring. He rebounds, ducks a wild clothesline, and hits the ropes again, running at Knox but this time ducking a back elbow, AND again he hits the ropes... but this time he REBOUNDS RIGHT INTO A BIG BOOT! Groans from the crowd as Evan hits the mat, holds his face in his hands while Knox walks around his body.

He drops down into a cover, ONE... TWO... KICK OUT! Knox climbs up to his feet, pulling Bourne up with force, and then LAUNCHES HIM INTO THE AIR AND ACROSS THE RING! The crowd boo the throw but Knox continues his assault, walking over to the corner where Bourne is slumped in, and puts his knee in the face of Bourne. Squishing his face in, and Jack Doan has to count to four before Knox takes his knee out of Evan’s face.
Knox pulls Bourne up to his feet again, and then Irish-whips him into the opposite corner, with extreme force, so Bourne goes into the corner, chest first, he staggers back out but Knox SMASHES INTO THE BACK OF BOURNE WITH A CLOTHESLINE TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD!! Bourne hits the mat with some huge force, while Knox strokes his beard, walking around Bourne’s body, grabbing his legs and pulling him into the middle of the ring, dropping down and hooking the leg.

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KICK OUT!

EVAN GETS HIS SHOULDER UP!

Knox isn’t worried though about the kick out, he knows he’s in complete control as he calmly stands up and pulls Evan up as well. He pushes him back into the corner, and then LASHES A OPEN PALMED SLAP TO THE CHEST OF BOURNE! He clutches his chest which is a little red now, but Knox grabs him by the arm and whips on over to the other side. Bourne goes back first into the corner... Knox sprints forward, and jumps up... BIG SPLASH... no... Evan side steps the big man and quickly runs the ropes as Knox staggers back into the middle. Bourne sprints straight at him, but Knox HOISTS HIM UP INTO THE AIR... AND PLANTS HIM WITH A SIT-DOWN SPINEBUSTER!!

The ring shakes with the impact, and Knox takes advantage, hooking the inside leg and leaning his back on the chest of his opponent.

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BOURNE KICKS OUT!

A good pop greets the kick out but Knox ignores it and forcefully pulls Bourne to his feet, and proceeds to smash his forearm of his back a couple of times. Evan stumbles over to the ropes, where Knox knees him in the stomach, turns him around and forces his neck down onto the second rope. Knox presses his knee into the back of his opponent’s neck, forcing Bourne’s neck down onto the second rope! The camera man on the outside gets a close up of Bourne’s face, struggling to get any hair in as Knox snarls down at his opponent. Eventually, Jack Doan has to count to four, forcing Knox to let go of the choke hold and backs away from his opponent.

The fans respond with a series of boos as Knox scans the arena, as Bourne catches his breath. Mike pulls him up from the rope and kicks him in the stomach, before whipping him into the corner, he follows him in and NAILS HIM WITH A HUGE SPLASH! Bourne falls to the floor, the air driven out of him. The monstrous figure of Knox turns and exits onto the apron, and climbs up to the top rope, it’s some sight, seeing that huge man on the top rope. He steadies himself and then suddenly GOES FOR HIS FINISHER... THE DIVING LEG DROP!!

BUT BOURNE ROLLS OUT THE WAY TO A HUGE POP!!

Knox winces as pain sears through his thighs, and he eventually pulls himself to his feet, and Bourne is up as well, he runs at his opponent, ducking a wild clothesline, hitting the ropes at the other side AND GOING FOR A CROSS BODY... BUT KNOX STANDS HIS GROUND, NOT MOVING AN INCH SO BOURNE SIMPLY FALLS BACK OFF MIKE AND LANDS ON THE MAT!! He holds his side as he gets up, but this time its Knox who runs the ropes... AND THIS TIME HE CONNECTS WITH A CROSS BODY OF HIS OWN... TAKING BOURNE OUT OF HIS BOOTS WITH THE FORCE!! He lands on top of Bourne, all of that near three hundred pound body on top as Doan begins to count!

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BOURNE SAVES THE MATCH!!
Big pop for the kick out while Knox stands up, getting in the face of Doan, and the referee retreats into the corner, but Knox backs off and pulls Bourne to his feet! And hoists him up, locking him in a huge bear hug!

The air is being squeezed out of Bourne’s body, and he’s stuck in this hold for a good thirty seconds before he begins to fight out. Moving his hands out wide, and then bringing them, slapping both sides of Knox’ head! Bourne is dropped from the position, while Knox staggers a little, so Evan bounces off the ropes and NAILS KNOX WITH A RUNNING LOW DROP KICK!

This takes Knox down, but he’s quickly back on his one knee, leaning his arms on the other leg, so Bourne again bounces off the ropes and RUNS INTO KNOX WITH A RUNNING ENZUIGIRI!! Knox hits the deck and Bourne quickly goes for the cover!

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TH- KNOX KICKS OUT!

Bourne runs his hands through his hair before climbing to his feet and he pulls Knox up as well. He attempts to irish-whip him but Knox reverses, Bourne hits the ropes but rebounds and connects with a jumping hurricanrana!! Knox is back on his feet quickly though, the momentum forcing him to his feet, so Bourne runs at him, ducks a wild punch, and keeps running towards the ropes, and jumps onto the second, jumping back and connecting with ANOTHER HURRICANRANA!!

This time, Knox is down for a little bit longer. While Knox pulls himself up, Bourne is on the top rope, and leaps off, NAILING HIM WITH DOUBLE JUMPING KNEES TO THE SHOULDERS... TAKING KNOX DOWN!! Knox is down, and Bourne exits onto the apron, and climbs up the turnbuckle, he raises his hands in the air... and GOES FOR AIR BOURNE... AND IT CONNECTS... COVER!!

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THREE!!​

Winner – Evan Bourne @ 8.21​

The crowd respond with a big pop as Evan Bourne rolls off Knox’s stomach, rolling into the centre of the ring before being helped to his feet, then having his arm raised in victory. He climbs one of the turnbuckles and gets another good pop.

Jim Ross:
It seemed as though Mike Knox had this match under complete control, but the quickness of Bourne stole the match from under Mike’s grasp. Bourne has quelled the monster which has inflicted terror into the heart of Kelly Kelly for the last couple of months.

JBL:
Mike Knox had this match, J.R, he had this match won but Evan showed us how tough he is, and how big of a heart he has with this huge win in his career. Mike will be extremely disappointed he never put this away when he had the chance.

Bourne rolls out of the ring and backs up the ramp, but when he reaches the top of the ramp, he’s met by Kelly Kelly who wraps her arms around him, hugging him as Knox looks up from the ring, then slumps back, holding his stomach.

***

Backstage, we video feed off the locker room, where the World Heavyweight Champion is sat on a steel chair, he gets a lot of heat as he stares down at the big gold belt.

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We now get a video package, hyping up the next match, Jeff Hardy versus Chris Jericho to decide who faces either Matt Hardy or Jeff Hardy at Summerslam for the World Heavyweight Championship! It begins with Jericho attacking Hardy on the SmackDown after Judgment Day, before continuing on to his infamous “cancer promo” about Jeff. Then, the video focuses on the hatred between the two, as they battle and brawl over the coming weeks before Theodore Long makes this match. And then finally, we see the verbal confrontation that they had on the final episode of SmackDown.

***

***BREAK THE WALLS DOWN***

Pyro shoots off from the stage and the crowd immediately begin pouring the heat down on the man who walks out from behind the curtain, black and purple ring gear on, CHRIS JERICHO. The Best in the World walks down the ramp, slowly, ignoring the fans and keeping his eyes set on the ring.

Justin Roberts:
The following contest is scheduled for one fall... and will determine who faces the World Heavyweight Champion at Summerslam! Introducing first, from Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, weighing in at two hundred and twenty seven pounds... CHRIS – JERICHO!

Jim Ross:
Some might say that Chris Jericho in the recent weeks has went too far in regards to his words about his opponent tonight, Jeff Hardy.

JBL:
Too far? Please, this is professional wrestling, Jeff gets his chance tonight to get some retribution for those words and not only that, if he does win, he gets a World Heavyweight Championship shot at Summerslam!

Jericho walks up the stairs before stepping into the ring and then stands in the centre, slowly looking into the distance.

***NO MORE WORDS***

MASSIVE reaction, consisting of huge cheers as JEFF HARDY high steps out onto the stage, the arena falling into a shade of purple. Dressed in his usual black jeans and black tank top, arm sleeves aplenty. He walks on down the ramp, slapping hands with nearly everyone on the left side, and then goes back and does the same on the right.

Justin Roberts:
And his opponent, from Cameron, North Carolina, weighing in at two hundred and fifteen pounds... JEFF – HARDY!

Jim Ross:
One of, if not the biggest Superstar on SmackDown – Jeff Hardy goes into this match with the goal to get his hands on a title match, hopefully against his brother.

JBL:
John Cena may have something to say about that... on both counts. But I do agree with you, Jeff Hardy has shot up in the views of these fans, ever since his WWE Championship win last year.

Hardy climbs into the ring, by passing Jericho and climbing up the turnbuckle, he poses for the fans before dropping down and waiting for Scott Armstrong to call for the bell.

*Bell Rings*

#1 Contender Match – World Heavyweight Championship
Chris Jericho vs. Jeff Hardy

As soon as the bell rings, the two rivals walk into the centre of the ring, jawing at each other, but when Jericho says the word “cancer”, the talking stops and JEFF TAKES JERICHO DOWN TO THE GROUND! The crowd go wild as Jeff lays into Jericho with multiple left and rights! But Jericho manages to turn the tables, flipping Jeff onto his back and now it’s his turn to lash into his opponent with dangerous closed fists! Armstrong has to intervene, pulling Jericho away from Hardy, but Jeff is back on his feet in a flash, and TACKLES JERICHO TO THE MAT!

The crowd are loving this as the two of them roll out of the ring, underneath the bottom rope. Hardy lands on with Jericho on top of him so he takes the brunt of the fall, which allows Jericho to get to his feet. The former Undisputed Champion walks away with his back to Jeff, while he pulls himself to his feet, and when he does, he sprints at Jericho – but it’s like he had eyes in the back of his head! He spins around at the right moment, side stepping Hardy and then pushing him INTO THE STEEL RINGPOST!!

Right from the beginning it’s a hard hitting contest as Jericho climbs on top of Jeff, rifling more fists into his fore head, eventually he stands up and breaks the referee count, sliding in and out. He pulls Jeff up to his feet and SMASHES HIS FOREHEAD OFF THE TOP OF THE BARRICADE!
The crowd boo the actions of Jericho but he pulls Jeff up once again, this time – he SHOULDER THRUSTS HIM BACKWARDS INTO THE ‘CADE!
More boos but Jericho simply cups his hand to his ear, instigating even more heat from these loud fans here tonight. He pulls Jeff to his feet and drags him around the ring, and reaches the announce table, but smashes his head off the apron! He uses this break in the action to break the count one more time before pulling Jeff up and attempting to hit his head off the announce table... but Jeff sticks his hands out, blocking the shot... and THEN DOING IT TO JERICHO, HIS HEAD BOUNCING OFF THE TOP OF THE TABLE!

Big cheers for Jeff fighting fire with fire, Jericho’s lying on the mat but not for long as Jeff pulls him up and slides him into the ring. Hardy follows in but Jericho is already on his feet when he enters, and he walks right into a knee to the stomach! Jeff keels over but is quickly whipped into the corner, where Jericho smashes into him with a running clothesline! He keeps him positioned in the corner, then whips him over to the other side, Jeff staggers out of it but Jericho hits the ropes near him and CONNECTS WITH A RUNNING ONE HANDED BULLDOG!! Boos from the crowd as he turns him over onto his back and hooks the leg!

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KICK OUT FROM JEFF!

The crowd respond with a solid cheer, and even though it’s very early in the match, Jericho still argues with the referee.

He gets up and brings Jeff up as well, Irish-whips him off the ropes and hits him with a running knee to the stomach, flipping Jeff over into a seated position. Jericho walks around Jeff, slapping him on the top of the head and shouting abuse at him... but Jeff suddenly reaches up and ROLLS HIM UP INTO A SMALL PACKAGE... ONE... TWO... KICK OUT!
Both men get up quickly but Jericho puts Hardy back down with a powerful shoulder block, before bouncing off the ropes, hopping over Jeff as he turned onto his stomach. The Charismatic Enigma got to his feet quickly, and jumped up, Jericho running underneath and hitting the ropes at the other side, smashing into Jeff with a RUNNING SPINNING BACK ELBOW!

The crowd boo as Jericho stands above his opponent, looking down at him with a grin, he reaches down and pulls him up, and throws him into the corner. He’s grabs the top of Jeff’s top, and RIPS IT DOWN THE MIDDLE... which draws cheers from the female audience... before LASHING A KNIFE EDGE CHOP INTO THE CHEST!!
Heat from the crowd as Jeff staggers out, along the ropes but Jericho pushes his arms away and connects with another chop! The sound goes all around the arena, the crowd gasping, as Jeff continues to walk along the ropes, holding his chest, before reaching the other corner, and Jericho again NAILS HIM WITH ANOTHER KNIFE EDGE CHOP!

Jeff falls into a seated position in the corner, holding his crimson chest and breathing heavily, while Jericho continues to gloat above him. He lowers his boot into the throat of Hardy, choking the life out of him before Armstrong steps in.
Hardy tries to catch his breath but he’s yanked to his feet and propelled into the opposite corner, he stumbles out into the centre of the ring where Jericho grabs him and sends him into another corner. Jericho walks towards him but Hardy fights back with a kick to the stomach, then a punch to the head, pushing Jericho back towards the ropes. He then Irish-whips him but Jericho rebounds and HITS A SLEEPER SLAM FROM NOWHERE!

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HARDY GETS HIS SHOULDER OFF THE CANVAS!!

Jeff keeps this match going as Jericho begins walking around the ring, then pulls Hardy up and throws him into the corner, before climbing up to the second rope. With Hardy wedged in between him and the corner he begins raining down with punches, the crowd don’t count a long, instead they boo the hell out of Jericho... but then Jeff reaches up with his arms, grabbing Jericho by the legs and LAUNCHING HIM TO THE SIDE... OVER THE ROPES! HIS BACK HITS THE APRON ON THE WAY DOWN! The referee gets out of the ring and checks on Jericho, was that planned?

Jericho tells Armstrong he’s okay, and the camera gets a glimpse of his back, which is already a little purple. He pulls himself up though by the barricade and then turns around... but JEFF PROPELS HIMSELF OVER THE TOP ROPE... HITTING A PLANCHA!
The crowd pop at the sight as Jeff slowly gets up, still holding his chest from the pain earlier.
Jeff rolls into the ring to break the count, then goes back to working over Jericho, ending up with THROWING HIM INTO THE STEEL STEPS!
Massive pop at the sight of Jericho sprawled out on the floor, holding his shoulder after the collision with the steps! Jeff takes the time to get the crowd riled up, extending his hands to the side and doing the classic “Hardy Boyz” sign before turning back to Jericho. He brings him to his feet and attempts to whip him into the barricade... but JEFF HOPS UP... AND JUMPS BACK... HITTING A BACK ELBOW!

The crowd got an eyeful there as Jeff gets up through sheer adrenaline. He walks around to the next side of the ring, and looks at Jericho getting to his feet, and hops onto the barricade... RUNNING ALONG IT... AND LEAPING... HITTING A FLYING CLOTHESLINE!

Big cheer from the crowd as this match seems to have turned on it’s head!
Hardy pulls Jericho up to his feet, and throws him into the ring, but keeps a hold of his head, so its dangling from the apron! Jeff reels back, and runs right into it, hitting a big boot to the side of the head! Jericho clutches his head and tries to get up, but sits up right into the bottom rope, not having the wherewithal to slide away from the ropes! Jeff slides into the ring and grabs his legs, pulling him away from them, before CONNECTING WITH A LEG DROP TO AN AREA VERY CLOSE TO THE GROIN... but the referee rules it clean as he goes for the cover!

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JERICHO KICKS OUT!

Hardy stands up quickly, and pulls Jericho to his feet, pushing him back into the corner and then LASHING A KNIFE EDGE CHOP ACROSS HIS CHEST! He returns the favour of the chops that Jericho did to him with multiple more, leaving red marks along the chest of his opponent. He lets him stumble out, and he falls flat on his face in Ric Flair fashion. Jeff exits onto the apron, and climbs the turnbuckle, but Jericho is back on his feet and walks into the corner where Jeff is standing on top, Hardy reaches down and grabs him by the neck... and HITS A TORNADO DDT!!

BIG POP FROM THE CROWD AS JEFF HOOKS THE LEG!

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ANOTHER KICK OUT!
Jeff looks up at the referee while Jericho crawls over to the ropes, Hardy sees this and jogs towards him, pushing his knee down on the back of Chris’ neck, which is on top of the bottom rope! He pushes down so hard that Jericho’s face turns a sickly shade of purple, before finally he lets go, allowing Jericho a moment as he’s scolded by Armstrong.
Jeff pulls Jericho up and throws him into the corner, before whipping him to the other side, and he immediately goes for a corner splash but Jericho gets his elbow up!
Jeff stumbles back as Jericho explodes from the corner, but he runs right into a deep arm drag! Again, Jericho gets up, and manages to grab Hardy’s leg as he went for a kick... BUT JEFF SUDDENLY HITS A SPINNING MULE KICK!!
He goes for the cover!

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JERICHO KICKS OUT!​

Jeff looks up at the referee, exhausted from the match but proceeds to stand up, leaving Jericho and ascending the turnbuckle. By the time he’s up though, Jericho is on his feet and dives to the ropes, creating a chain reaction which leads to Jeff losing his footing and falling straight onto the steel rod!!
The crowd grimace as Jericho walks over, and climbs onto the second rope, and grabs Jeff by the arm, and attempts to Superplex him... but Jeff wraps his leg around the rod, stopping the move!
Jeff fights back, hitting Jericho with a head butt, and then a couple of punches, leading to Jericho falling down to the ground, he gets up swiftly though, but Jeff is already flying through the air... BUT JERICHO CATCHES HIM IN MID-AIR... JEFF LANDS ON HIS BACK...

HIS LEGS GRASPED BY JERICHO! JEFF TRIES TO FIGHT DESPERATELY AS HE’S TURNED ONTO HIS STOMACH... AND JERICHO LOCKS IN THE WALLS OF JERICHO!

JEFF TRIES TO REACH OUT FOR THE ROPES BUT HE’S RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!

The crowd rise to their feet and begin to cheer on their hero, as Jericho shakes his head over and over! Armstrong asks Jeff if he wants to give up but The Charismatic Enigma replies with a resounding no, and lifts his chest of the ground with his arm!
AND JEFF BEGINS CRAWLING TOWARDS THE ROPES!
Massive pop as Jeff is almost within arm’s lengths of the ropes! Jericho struggles as he has to step back, Jeff getting closer and closer...
BUT THEN JERICHO STEPS BACK INTO THE CENTRE... JEFF BEING DRAGGED WITH HIM!​

Huge groans from the crowd as Jeff is back in the centre of the ring, Jericho grinning from ear to ear before getting back to business, wrenching Hardy’s legs further back. Armstrong continues to ask Hardy if he wants to quit, Jim Ross going crazy on commentary stating he can’t take much more, but Hardy will not quit. Or in the fashion of his brother, will not die. Hardy pushes his chest off the ground, in defiant form, and begins to position his body at a certain angle, he rolls forward a little, reaching back and grabbing Jericho’s leg... AND ROLLING FORWARD... FLIPPING JERICHO ONTO HIS BACK!
Instead of using the cover, Jeff rolls away, clutching his back and legs, as Jericho gets up and stares a hole through the referee.

Jeff gets up and runs at Jericho but sprints right into a knee to the stomach, flipping over it! Heat from the crowd as Jericho climbs down on top of Hardy, laying into him with multiple punches, one after the other, drawing more and more heat from the crowd.
He finally gets up, walking around the ring, taking in the heat before turning his attention back to his opponent, who has just got to his feet. Jericho pushes him back against the ropes and whips him to the other side, but Jericho is right on his tail, and as he rebounds he smashes him in THE FACE WITH A RUNNING SPINNING ELBOW!
Jeff hits the mat with a thud as Jericho sinks into the cover.

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JEFF KICKS OUT!

Big pop greets the continuation of the match as Jericho shoots a look at Armstrong, who can only re-assure him that it was indeed a two count. Jericho slides out of the ring, grabbing Jeff’s right leg as he does so, and pulls him out as well. He gets him to his feet and SHOULDER THRUSTS HIM BACKWARDS INTO THE APRON!
But he isn’t done, HE DOES IT AGAIN!
AND AGAIN!
Huge heat from the crowd but Jericho doesn’t care, he then grabs Jeff by the arm and HURLS HIM INTO THE STEEL STEPS!
Jeff goes in shoulder thrust, the steps being propelled across the floor. Jericho walks over and pulls Jeff to his feet, and throws him back into the ring. Jericho joins him in the ring and brings him to his feet and Irish-whips him into the corner, and follows that up with a running clothesline, and Jeff falls down, flat on his face.
Jericho brings him to his feet, and knees him in the stomach, before clubbing his back, and then stomping a hole in his chest.

Jericho’s onslaught continues as he whips Jeff into a corner, and LASHES HIM WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP! The classic sound chimes through the arena, but Jericho isn’t done, instead he RIPS JEFF’S TOP HALF NEARLY CLEAN OFF, BEFORE HITTING HIM WITH ANOTHER CHOP, THIS TIME TO THE EXPOSED FLESH!
Jeff clutches his chest as Jericho walks away, looking rather pleased with himself, he turns around suddenly and goes running at him, looking for a running shoulder thrust, but Jeff hops up, sticking his feet on the second rope, and then dropping down on Jericho’s back, getting him in a sunset flip pin! But Jericho reaches out and holds onto the top turnbuckle!
Jeff tries desperately to pull him down, and he eventually manages that feat... but THE CAMERAS CATCH JERICHO PULLING THE RING POST COVER WITH HIM! The referee hasn’t seen that as he begins counting!

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JERICHO ROLLS AWAY!

THIS MATCH CONTINUES BUT ARMSTRONG STILL HASN’T NOTICED THE EXPOSED TURNBUCKLE!!!!!!

The two men get to their feet at the same time, and they run at each other, Jeff ducking a wild clothesline and hitting the ropes, and he goes for a FLYING CROSS BODY... BUT JERICHO DUCKS AND JEFF HITS THE MAT FACE FIRST! Jericho gets up and points at his head, riling up the crowd into a frenzy of heat as Jeff rolls onto his back. Jericho sees his chance, he hops over Hardy, runs at the ropes and then leaps onto the second rope... GOING FOR A LIONSAULT...
BUT HARDY ROLLS AWAY!
Jericho hits the mat chest first, which draws some cheers from the crowd here tonight. Both men are now down and Armstrong begins counting, but only gets to four as Hardy climbs up to a standing base. He pulls Jericho up and throws him into the corner, opposite the one without a buckle cover. He lashes a knife edge chop off Jericho’s chest then begins laying into him with kicks to the stomach, over and over, drawing the attention of the referee who counts to four, stopping Jeff from going a tad too far. Hardy backs away, having a small conversation with Armstrong as Jericho falls into a seated position. Jeff sees an opportunity so he walks back over, grabs the two top ropes, and jumps up, COMING BACK DOWN AND HITTING A DROP KICK TO THE FACE OF JERICHO!!

Jeff rolls away and then pulls Jericho out of the corner, going for the cover!

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NO!
JERICHO KICKS OUT!!

Jeff looks up to see two fingers in his face from Armstrong, he sits on his knees, looking around the arena for a moment. While this was happening, Jericho rolls onto his back and makes his way into the corner again, opposite the exposed corner. Jeff grabs him by the arm, and attempts to Irish-whip him into the opposite turnbuckle, and JERICHO RUNS RIGHT INTO... NO... HE PUTS HIS HANDS UP ON THE ROPES, STOPPING HIMSELF FROM RUNNING INTO THE METAL BUCKLE! JEFF IS HOT ON HIS TAIL THOUGH... AND JUMPS, LOOKING FOR A SPLASH TO THE BACK... BUT JERICHO SENSED IT COMING... SIDE STEPPING HIM AND HARDY LANDS RIGHT ON THE BUCKLE... CHEST FIRST!
Jeff stumbles back, right into the clutches of Jericho, who rolls him up from behind in a school boy!

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Winner – Chris Jericho @ 15.03

IMMENSE heat fills the ARCO arena as Jericho swiftly rolls away from Hardy, and exits the ring before falling on his ass on the ramp as Jeff begins to realize what just happened!

Jim Ross:
That no good son of a- He stole one!

JBL:
A stroke of genius from Chris Jericho!

Jericho gets to his feet, backing up the ramp with a sly grin on his face, while Hardy attempts to plead his case to Scott Armstrong, even pointing at the exposed turnbuckle, but the referee says he will not change the result.

***MACMILITANT***

We suddenly get a reaction of hope, as THEODORE LONG makes his way onto the stage, wearing a horrible brown and black striped suit. Jericho hears the music and the grin is wiped away as he turns to face the stage, as Jeff looks up from the ring.


Theodore Long:
Now hold on a minute, playas!

Jericho screams “NO!” in frustration.

Theodore Long:
Jericho, don’t think for one second you’re gonna’ get away with that. Not on my watch, playa. Now referee, I want you, right now... to RESTART THE MATCH!

Armstrong does as he’s told, as Jericho screams up at Long, but then he’s suddenly attacked from behind BY JEFF HARDY!!

Hardy pulls him by the hair, back down the ramp, and slides him right back into the ring, drawing a huge pop from the crowd!

#1 Contenders Match – World Heavyweight Championship
Chris Jericho vs. Jeff Hardy
(Cont.)
The action continues with Jericho quickly getting to his feet, but Jeff takes him right back down to the mat, getting on top of him and laying into him with multiple punches! The crowd are electric as Armstrong has to pull Jeff off, but he pushes past, getting back on top, and continuing to punch the hell out of Jericho. Armstrong counts up to four this time, and this time Jeff climbs off, ripping off his top in the process and then throwing it out of the ring to some screaming fans!

Jeff pulls Jericho to his feet, hooking his arm underneath the chin, before reaching out to the side with his free arm and screaming out to the masses before... GOING...

FOR TWIST OF FATE...

BUT JERICHO SPINS OUT!

Jericho pushes Jeff away, he hits the ropes and manages to duck a wild punch from Jericho, he stops in his tracks, turns on his heels and kicks Jericho in the stomach AND GOES FOR ANOTHER TWIST OF FATE...

AND IT CONNECTS!!

MASSIVE REACTION FROM THE CROWD AS JEFF TURNS JERICHO ONTO HIS BACK, LOOKING TO PICK UP THE VICTORY!!!!!!!

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NO!
MY GOD, JERICHO KICKS OUT!!!!!

J.R practically loses his voice at ringside as he hypes up the biggest kick out of the night so far. Jeff looks up at the referee in disbelief, the crowd in a mixture of marking out for the kick out and their hatred for Jericho, but Jeff simply gets a two count sign thrust in his face. He slowly climbs to his feet, and Jericho still hasn’t moved, so he looks around the arena before exiting onto the apron. He grabs the top turnbuckle, and then looks out to the crowd, and roars out, before slowly climbing up, getting his bearings and he GOES FOR HIS SWANTON BOMB!!!

IT HITS!

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THREE!!!!!


Winner – Jeff Hardy @ 19.03

Exhaustion. Both men don’t move an inch for a couple of seconds, but eventually Jeff rolls off Jericho, but still doesn’t get to his feet. The referee waits for him as Jericho rolls out of the ring. Jeff finally rises to his feet, getting a MASSIVE pop from the crowd as he does so. He slowly climbs the turnbuckle, and makes the universal title sign across his stomach.

***

After the long match, we cut backstage where Josh Matthews is waiting with a microphone in his hands. He introduces his guests as the WWE Tag Team Champions, The Hart Dynasty, accompanied by Natalya. Matthews asks them their thoughts and strategy heading into the title defence later tonight, but gets told that they won’t reveal their strategy. However, they did say that they intend on defending their championships, as they’ve only held them for a couple of weeks and because they won’t to disappoint this man... at that point, Bret Hart walks into the fray and informs Matthews that he will be accompanying them tonight.

***

We swiftly cut to another backstage area, where a sweaty Chris Jericho is making his way through a hall way. He’s obviously frustrated, and bumping into the SmackDown General Manager, Theodore Long didn’t help his mood, as he got into a verbal argument with the GM on the re-start of the bout. The argument was cut short though, as a random worker appeared, urging Teddy to follow him as they have a “situation”. The cameras follow, leaving Jericho to lick his wounds, and we find various jobbers looking on as medical staff are attending to... John Cena! Long asks what the hell happened, but none of the jobbers can answer him, meanwhile the medics help Cena up, and inform Teddy they need to take him to the medical room to assess if he can compete tonight.

***

United States Championship
Kofi Kingston defends against R-Truth

As soon as the ring bell was rung, R-Truth exploded from the corner, catching the United States Champion off guard, running straight into him and pushing him back into the corner. The recent change in Truth’s mental state shows as he goes berserk, lashing forearms off the back of Kofi Kingston. His wet hair swinging from side to side, eyes bulging and teeth snarling, it makes for quite the sight as the referee has to step in and pull Truth away. The ref tries to calm him down, but R-Truth side steps him and makes a beeline for Kingston, but his over eagerness cost him as Kofi pulling himself out of the corner, spearing his opponent to the ground and now it was his turn to cause some damage to his opponent. The fiery start gets the crowd on their feet, but also gets the referee irritated, he pulls Kingston off, trying to regain control of this match.

It works for the most part, as it evolves into a more traditional wrestling match, with Truth taking control after the opening flurry of action, taking the fight to Kofi, looking to regain the United States Title. Truth looked in control for most of the middle part of the bout, the crowd letting him know how they feel about him, but he simply ignores them and focuses on his opponent. Kingston made a comeback though, but it was in vain as Truth countered a flying cross body with a drop kick to the flying U.S Champion. This false comeback only served to get the crowd more on R-Truth’s back, but he soaked the negativity in, embracing his new persona.

The ending of the bout came about, when Truth was getting a little careless, probably over confident after his success so far in this bout. But Kingston took advantage of his opponents apparent carelessness by fighting back, and going about his general routine, hitting a variety of hard hitting, high flying moves, eventually hitting the Boom Drop for a near fall. He set up for Trouble in Paradise after this, but Truth ducked the spinning kick. He utilized a kick off his own now, right in the stomach, before hitting the ropes and attempting the Corkscrew Scissor Kick, but Kingston managed to get out the way and Truth’s ass hit the mat. Kingston took advantage by tying Truth up, and rolling him into a cover, where he retained his championship!


Winner and STILL United States Champion – Kofi Kingston @ 8.32

Kingston quickly rolls out of the ring, falling onto the steep ramp and catching his breath, as his opponent, R-Truth looks up in astonishment. The referee fetches the United States Title and puts it in the hands of Kingston, who manages to get to his feet and raise the title above his head, much to the annoyance of the man in the ring. We hear him shouting about fast counts.


***

Backstage, we see Jeff Hardy getting congratulated by various superstars, he graciously thanks them before walking on towards his locker room, but he turns a corner and stops in his tracks as the World Heavyweight Champion, Matt Hardy is standing right in front of him. There is a roar of anticipation as the two brothers, two rivals are staring at each other, neither one about to give any signs of backing off. It’s Matt that breaks eye contact first, looking at the big gold belt on his shoulder, Jeff follows his gaze, looking at the belt as well before Matt looks up, and tells him that he should take a good look, soak it in, because it’s the closest he’ll get to the World Title. This gets under the skin of Jeff, who takes a step forward, and the two are nose to nose, but before Jeff can say anything, the two are interrupted by Theodore Long! He tells them that he needs to talk to Matt, so Jeff – with a long stare at Matt – backs off. Once he’s gone, Long flat out asks Matt if he had anything to do with the attack on John Cena. Of course, Matt said no, and before Long could question him more, Hardy quickly left.

***

WWE Tag Team Championship
The Hart Dynasty w/Natalya & Bret Hart defend against The Brian Kendrick & Ezekiel Jackson

With Bret Hart in attendance, the crowd were on point in this match, making their voices heard, chanting the name of The Hitman, as he watched Tyson Kidd and Brian Kendrick start the match off for their respective tag teams. The two smaller men in the match began with a flurry of chain wrestling, but it was Tyson Kidd who won that mini-battle, to the delight of Natalya and one of the best wrestlers ever, Bret Hart. Kendrick managed to create some separation and tagged in the big half of their tag team. Ezekiel Jackson entered the match but didn’t get a chance to tangle with Kidd, as he done the smart thing and tagged in their own big man, David Hart Smith. The two bulls met in the centre of the ring, but it was Jackson taking control, showing his strength to the dismay of the fans.

This match went the route of the standard WWE tag team bout, with Jackson working over David Hart Smith, but he eventually got a tag to Kidd. But Kidd fell to a numbers game, as Kendrick made his presence felt from the ring apron, distracting him before Jackson bulldozed over him. Jackson and Kendrick utilized quick tags, keeping Kidd away from his tag team partner, and this continued for a while, with Bret and Natalya getting more frustrated. Kendrick locked Kidd in a Boston Crab, looking right in the direction of Bret, as he put Kidd through immense pain. But Kidd fought to the ropes and grabbed the bottom one. Kendrick backed away, but then turned on his heels, and sprinted at the ropes, hitting a baseball slide to the face of Bret!

The heat came in a huge whirl of an explosion. Smith tried to get his hands on Kendrick but the referee held him back as Kendrick simply grinned. He turned his attention back to Kidd who was getting to his feet, and surprised Kendrick with a jumping kick to the temple! Then, a few seconds later, the hot tag was made, but Kendrick got the tag to Jackson. The two big men met in the centre of the ring, with Smith ducking a clothesline and then hitting a massive big boot! He looked to pounce on the momentum, pulling Jackson up and teeing off on the big man, but Kendrick got involved – jumping on Smith from behind, but David simply shrugged him off. At that point, Kidd was back in the match, and he tried to clothesline Kendrick over the top rope but he ducked and Kidd went tumbling over. But Smith was right there, and he completed the job, but Kendrick landed on his feet! With Bret Hart standing a few feet away, Kendrick let himself get distracted and got in Bret’s face, whilst the referee was distracted with Smith trying to put Jackson away. Suddenly, to a gigantic pop, Bret smashes a right fist into the chin of Kendrick, sending him sprawling. This distracted Jackson just long enough for Smith to take advantage, showing brute strength by hauling his opponent onto his shoulders and connecting with a running power slam for the pin.


Winner and STILL WWE Tag Team Champions – The Hart Dynasty @ 9.03

A big pop rises up as Bret Hart stands over Kendrick, while Smith is joined by Kidd and Natalya in the ring. After a few seconds, the old timer joins them, and helps them celebrate. Kidd hands his championship to Bret, in a show of respect, and he raises it up for all to see before giving it back to Kidd.


***

Backstage, Theodore Long is outside the medical room, waiting anxiously for some news. The door opens and John Cena steps out to a strong pop, holding his stomach, despite the doctor trying to get him back. Long asks what’s going on and the doctor explains that John can’t compete tonight, as he’s received too much damage to his ribs. But John, ever the trooper, insists he’s fine, telling Teddy that there is no way he will let Matt get away with this and he will compete with or without the doctors permission. Without giving Teddy a chance to reply, John walks off, wincing as he goes.

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Edge vs. Kane

The referee rang for the bell and the two combatants began to circle. Kane stopped in his tracks, and begin laughing for some odd reason, Edge looked at Kane with a peculiar expression before exploding forward, but he runs right into a knee to the stomach. Kane pushes Edge back into the corner, holding him in place as he whispered that he enjoyed what he did to Christian. The referee counted to five and Kane had to back away, but Edge wasn’t about to let him, he rifled a slap right across the cheek of The Big Red Monster. That was a bad move as Kane then went on a rampage, taking complete control of the bout and showing why he is one of the most dangerous men on SmackDown.

Despite the ravenous beast pounding on him, and bullying him around the ring, Edge kept fighting. He would get a bit of offense in but Kane would shut him down in a hurry. The fans kept on Edge’s side though, urging The Rated R Superstar to defeat the man that tortured his best friend. But even though Edge has as much as heart as anyone in that locker room, Kane was still too powerful for him. He continued to work over Edge, weakening him for the final blow, and at some points even stopping to talk to himself. Edge took advantage of one of these opportunities, getting some quick offense in, even getting a couple of near falls but Kane continued to power out, and continue to put Edge on the back foot.

But towards the end of the match, Kane had Edge locked in a sleeper hold. The Rated R Superstars face turning a horrible colour, but with the help of the fans, and with the image of his best friend being burned alive in his head, he fought up with all his strength. He broke out of the sleeper hold, and went on a little rampage of his own, beating Kane down and showing just how ruthless he can actually be. Kane seemed somewhat shocked by this, as he even backed up, cowering away from the shots from The Rated R Superstar. Edge looked to have the match in hand, despite all the beatings he’s took from Kane, he seemed to have the match won and the crowd could sense it.

Edge was in the opposite corner to his opponent, who was on the ground but nearly on his knees. The fans knew what was happening, and they rose to their feet, and so did Kane, who turned around, and managed to dodge the spear attempt! Edge went shoulder first into the steel ring post, leaving Kane to pull him out and get a near fall. Kane would then set up for the Choke Slam, and he even lifted Edge up, but The Rated R Superstar broke the grip, landed on his feet, and hit the ropes, hitting a spear from nowhere, and picking up the win.


Winner –Edge @ 11.05

Edge has done it! He’s toppled the monster! The Rated R Superstar rolls out of the ring, relieved to be named the victor. In the ring, Kane begins to come too, he looks on as Edge has his hand raised in victory.


***

Suddenly, the live feed turns to static. This continues for a few moments before return to the PPV, and in the ring, we see a single rose, lying in the centre of the ring. Kane is still there, and he looks at the rose from the corner, looking destroyed over something.

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WWE Fully Loaded
On Sale
Now


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Steel Cage
World Heavyweight Championship

Matt Hardy defends against John Cena

As soon as the bell rung, a smile appeared on the face of Cena, despite his injuries he still was in good spirits, because as he said “You’ve got nowhere to run” but Matt was defiant, saying he had no intention of running. The two alpha males locked horns in the centre of the ring, but Matt kneed Cena in the stomach, targeting the ribs early. The crowd booed this tactic, but obviously Hardy didn’t care, instead he clubbed the back and from then kept Cena on the mat for a minute, continuing to hit him in the back and knee him in the side. He eventually pulled Cena up, and attempted to throw Cena into the steel cage, but John turned the tables, swivelling and propelling Matt, head first right into the steel cage!

Matt was in trouble now, as an irate Cena dived on Matt, connecting with multiple punches. The referee couldn’t do anything obviously, so he just let it go, and Hardy had to reach out to the ropes, and pull himself out from underneath Cena. He pulled himself up so he was in between the ropes and the cage, Cena walked over to him, but as he went to grab him, Matt dropped down, grabbed the front of Cena’s shorts, and pulled Cena towards him, his head smashing of the steel!

Matt now took control, continuing to work over the ribs, even bringing Cena up into a fall-a-way slam position, but then running him straight into the steel! With Cena down and out for the time being, Matt turned and began to climb the cage to huge boos. He got half way up before Cena got to his feet, grabbing Matt’s foot and pulling it away, so Matt landed groin first right on the top rope! This got a strong pop, and Cena tried to take advantage, by pulling Matt off the ropes, and into the centre of the ring and beginning to work on Matt.

But Matt took advantage again, poking the right eye of Cena, creating some separation and connecting with a running jumping clothesline. Matt again, went to the cage and began climbing, but Cena was back up, and again grabbed the leg, pulling it away, but this time Matt pushed himself away from the cage, only to land in the grasp of Cena, who even with his injured ribs, managed to hoist him onto his shoulders, looking for the Attitude Adjustment, but Matt reached out and grabbed the top rope. Cena tried to pull him away, but then decided against it, throwing him forward, face first into the steel!

More action came thick and fast, with Cena in control, he showed off a more ruthless side by using the cage, even raking Matt’s face off the steel. But Matt got back into the match, by suddenly kicking Cena in the groin!

The crowd booed the hell out of that dirty move, but again, Matt didn’t care. He started off where he left off before Cena’s outburst, working over the back of Cena. After he was happy with his work, he turned to the cage again, and began to climb, but he saw Cena getting up, so he turned around, feet on the top rope, and dived towards him, but Cena caught him in mid-air, hoisting him onto his shoulders and connecting with the Attitude Adjustment! The crowd pop massively as Cena struggles to hook the leg, the referee counts, and the seconds ticking by before Matt kicks out!

Cena looks up at the referee in astonishment. He slowly gets up and asks the referee for re-assurance. Cena turns back to Matt, and pulls him up, Matt is out on his feet, as Cena pulls him into the corner. Cena climbs up onto the second rope, and brings Matt with him, hoisting him onto his shoulders again! He’s about to go for a Super Attitude Adjustment, but Matt has the smarts to grab the cage, and pull himself up, away from his opponent. The crowd boo hugely as Matt is at the very top. But despite having dodgy ribs, Cena pulls himself up again, the two Superstars sitting on the top of the cage.

The two begin to trade blows, in the classic yay-nay but on top of the cage! Then something amazing happens, something which shocks the arena. Cena and Matt, still punching each other, begin to stand up, it’s a little awkward but the two manage it, still hitting one another. Cena suddenly reaches down, trying to pull Matt onto his shoulders, but Matt puts all his weight into stopping himself from being lifted up. Suddenly, Matt punched the stomach of Cena, he kneeled over and Matt sensed his opportunity, and despite the dangers, he roared out... and THEN HIT A TWIST OF FATE... FROM THE TOP OF THE CAGE!

Massive reaction from the crowd, loud holy shit chants accompany J.R going mental on commentary. The two men seem out of it, and the referee begins to check on them, he’s obviously worried but he sees a glimmer of life in one of them, and that man drapes an arm over the chest of his opponent. The referee counts, and it’s a three count! Matt retains his championship!



Winner and STILL World Heavyweight Champion – Matt Hardy @ 16.17

Oh my god, Matt Hardy has defeated John Cena! The World Heavyweight Champion lays on the mat, breathing heavily as the referee leaves the cage, grabs the World Title and brings it into the ring. Matt is now on his knees, and he clutches the title to his chest. He gets to his feet, wipes the tiny bit of blood off his forehead, looks down at the exhausted Cena. The World Champion slowly climbs up the turnbuckle, but continues up the cage, gaining his balance on the top, and raising the belt aloft to a lot of heat where we cut to black.

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Re: C3K Presents: WWE 2009 - The Fear That's In Your Eyes

The Great American Bash Review

Dolph Ziggler beats John Morrison to become the new WWE Cruiserweight Champion in a match for the vacant WWE Cruiserweight Championship and what more can I say that I loved this match so much because it was not only so athletic and back and forth but it was like counter after counter in this match that it definitely did not get boring like you could watch these 2 men in the ring all day and not get bored but also that it was just such a classic in the sense of it being a mix of high-flying spots but also putting on a wrestling clinic with it being all ground and pound which definitely made it interesting because these 2 had such an interesting rivalry in the build-up towards this match but definitely a great way to open a pay per view for sure, here is hoping the rivalry continues


Daniel Bryan and Kaval The Warriors beating Hawkins and Ryder was another great result with the right team going over, it was such a good match all be it that it was a tag team match and I am not crazy about tag team matches because they don't really do anything for me but this match sure as hell did and I will tell you why I loved it so much because of the fact that this match tells a great story in the sense of the rivalry being so personal because of the AJ factor but also because these 2 teams if anything are probably 2 of the best tag teams currently on Smackdown at the moment no offense to the WWE Tag Team Champions The Hart Dynasty but still this match was great because this match goes a long way to proving just which team is next in line for a WWE Tag Team Championship match down the road


Ziggler backstage with Layla the Assistant GM of Smackdown, this is so great, but at the same time I am wondering if Layla isn't at risk to get fired by Teddy who is the GM of the show because Layla should not be having a relationship with a superstar especially if she is in a position of power because if anything that just goes to show you that she probably doesn't care about being the Assistant GM, so why doesn't Teddy Long just fire her as his assistant and put her back on the active roster as a diva/valet? Makes more sense, wouldn't you agree

R-Truth is definitely becoming more unhinged by the day, and I mean that in a bad way because he is nuts, he has clearly gone off the deep end, only a matter of time before he goes off spewing at the mouth about how there is a conspiracy against him to hold him down or to hold him back but at the same time you can't help but sympathize with R-Truth because he is so right, there is a conspiracy against him to keep him down, to keep him away from not only the WWE United States Championship but to keep him away from the main event but R-Truth will get his title back, I have every confidence in The Suntan Superman to get it done tonight against Kofi

Evan Bourne the ultimate underdog beating Mike Knox, classic David vs Goliath story here if you ask me, but this match if anything just puts Bourne over even more whereas Knox if anything is on a downward spiral and has been for quite a while, but at the same time with Kelly Kelly and Evan Bourne embracing each other at the end, what would have made it even better is if the two of them kissed one another right in front of Knox, now that would have been even better but at the same time here is hoping Bourne's rivalry with Knox is over and also that Kelly Kelly can finally move on and focus on bigger and better things like perhaps getting a shot at the WWE Women's Championship hopefully in the future

Jeff Hardy backstage moment was great

Jeff Hardy beating Chris Jericho if anything I feel was the wrong result and I will tell you why I loved this match but hated the result because of the fact that it makes it so damn obvious that it is going to be Jeff Hardy vs Matt Hardy yet again and honestly who wants to see these 2 brothers go at it again? I know I don't that's for sure, but at the same time I feel Jericho got screwed here. If anything Jericho won the match fair and square all be it that he cheated to win but still he won, he should be the #1 Contender for that World Heavyweight Championship and not Jeff Hardy and here is hoping that you rectify that because Jericho more than earned the right to become #1 Contender but no it gets taken away from him by Teddy Long and then the match gets restarted with Hardy eventually winning, it is just not fair to Jericho. Jericho is the Best in the World at everything he does and ever since he has come to Smackdown he has been persecuted against because at least when Jericho was on RAW he was actually main-eventing hell he was even champion at one point the 2008 WWE Superstar of the Year and now he is on Smackdown being held down, R-Truth was right there is a conspiracy against certain superstars. So predictable that Hardy goes over because now it is obviously going to set up Hardy vs Hardy at SummerSlam

Kofi beats Truth to retain the WWE United States Championship, I also enjoyed this match and if anything I will say the right man went over but at the same time it just adds to R-Truth's point that there is a conspiracy theory and I wonder if R-Truth will get other heels on his side on Smackdown to lead a revolution because R-Truth has been saying it from day one that there is a conspiracy and there is to keep certain superstars down or to keep certain superstars back from where they should be but at the same time I think Truth will end up being obsessed with the WWE United States Championship in terms of winning it back, this rivalry is far from over that's for sure

The Hart Dynasty still the WWE Tag Team Champions retaining their titles against The Brian Kendrick & Ezekiel Jackson in what I thought was a great match because of the fact that both these teams are so evenly matched but at the same time their rivalry gave off a great story here in this match but also because of the fact that you have Bret right in the middle of it just adding to the importance of this match but then again if anything The Hart Dynasty there is one word to describe them and that is fluke, no way they can pull off another successful title defense

John Cena being attacked before his match in the Steel Cage for the World Heavyweight Championship but Cena still going even after this attack even after it might be too dangerous for him to even compete, just adds to Cena's character of being one to never give up but I wonder if Cena is making a mistake getting in that ring getting in that cage with the likes of the World Heavyweight Champion Matt Hardy who has become more dangerous than he's ever been ever since winning that World Heavyweight Championship

But let's not forget RAW superstar and Mr. Money in the Bank CM Punk he could be in the building and if he is, Punk could very well cash in his briefcase right here tonight at The Bash cashing in on whoever the World Heavyweight Champion is whether that be Cena or Matt Hardy

Edge beating Kane, this is great because the right man definitely went over and not only that but the match was so back and forth especially the ending with Edge countering out of the Chokeslam in mid-air and then hitting a Spear on Kane from out of nowhere to win the match because now hopefully their rivalry can be over and both men can move on from one another setting their sights back on the World Heavyweight Championship but I wonder what is in store for both of these men now that The Bash is over?

I wonder what has Kane so rattled, what the hell is wrong with Kane now?

And in the main event how did I know that Matt Hardy would win? Like it was so damn obvious Hardy was going to beat Cena in the Steel Cage to retain the World Heavyweight Championship like you couldn't even put in the element of surprise here? It was obvious Matt was going to go over because of the fact that his brother Jeff won earlier on in the night which I feel was nothing more than planned, a screwjob to screw Jericho but also to screw Cena over too in the process but at the same time I am not going to complain about it anymore because I don't see the point in it anymore but here is hoping you have Matt Hardy defend his World Heavyweight Championship in a Fatal 4-Way Match at SummerSlam defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Jeff Hardy, Chris Jericho and John Cena in a Fatal 4-Way because then it will just go a long way to proving just what type of champion Matt Hardy really is if he can do that?

Other than that, The Bash was a great pay per view, some results I didn't agree with but most of them I did, but here is hoping your SummerSlam pay per view is better than The Bash

But if anything you know what would make your pay per views better is if you made your pay per views inter-promotional with both brands RAW and Smackdown being on any or all cards from now on with your PPVs going inter-promotional it basically boosts up ratings but also at the same time by having all of your calendar pay per views being inter-promotional it basically has superstars of both brands interacting with one another backstage therefore teasing any or all future match-ups, but hey that is just an idea!!!!!!!!
 
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Re: C3K Presents: WWE 2009 - The Fear That's In Your Eyes

Monday Night Raw – 13th July 2009; Litte Rock, Arkansa



Strike of a Snake

Beginning the show tonight is a recap of the events which happened the week before. The video begins with Randy Orton retaining the WWE Championship in a hard thought battle against Rey Mysterio. The main talking point was what transpired after these two poured their hearts and soul into the match, as The Viper stalked his prey, looking to punt Mysterio’s head off but his intentions were stopped by the return of The Animal, Batista! A former World Heavyweight Champion, Batista cleaned house, clearing the ring of Legacy and then finally putting his former Evolution cohort into the ground with a Batista Bomb – sending a clear message to the WWE Champion.

After the recap of last week, we swiftly shoot into the arena, not bothering tonight with the title video or any pyrotechnic displays, but the fans aren’t worried, they are still screaming their heads off.

***I WALK ALONE***​
The crowd gets even louder as THE ANIMAL, BATISTA, walks onto the stage, getting one of the biggest pops of the year! He’s dressed in a plain white t-shirt with a black leather jacket and black jeans covering his bottom half. As the crowd continue to cheer at the sight of Batista, he steadies himself on the ramp, taking in the reaction he’s getting before walking down the rest of the way. As he turns to walk to the steel steps, he slaps a couple of outstretched hands before jogging up the stairs.

Michael Cole: Welcome to Monday Night Raw! And right there is the man that returned to save his friend, and to get a piece of Randy Orton last week... The Animal, Batista! I’m Michael Cole, joined as ever by The Hardcore Legend, Mick Foley!

Mick Foley: Thank you, Michael. And it’s a great sight to see Batista back in a WWE ring, after the injuries he suffered at the hands of the WWE Champion, Randy Orton last year.

Michael Cole: Orton will not be happy that The Animal is back, and you’ll have to think he’ll be gunning for The Viper’s WWE Championship.

We cut to the ring, where Batista is standing in the centre, with a microphone in his hand.

Batista: Dammmnnnnn – it feels good to be back!

~ The Arkansa crowd react with a strong pop as Batista begins to walk around the ring, scanning the arena before stopping in the centre again...

Batista: Since December of last year... I’ve sat on my ass and watched... (shakes his head) watched as the WWE Champion, Randy Orton ran riot over Raw.

~ Boos from the crowd which draws a nod from Batista, agreeing with the fans feelings on the subject...

Batista: But right now... Randy Orton’s reign as the top dog here on Raw is over! Because The Machine is back! The Animal is back!

~ Huge pop from the fans...

Batista: (smiling) That’s right... I’m back (frowning) and the first man on my hit list is Randy Orton!

~ Batista has to lower his microphone which allows the fans to begin a very loud “BA-TIS-TA” chant, once it does down The Animal brings the mic back up...

Batista: On the fifteen of December, last year, Orton punted me in the head.

~ Heat for that moment...

Batista: Orton done to me what he’s done to Superstars like Shawn Michaels, Triple H and The Undertaker.

~ The crowd boo the memory of what The Viper has done to these huge Superstars...

Batista: I was out for a couple of months, before I was able to get back in the gym... but when I was cleared, I hit the gym every damn day. (runs his hand over his shaved head) In the gym every day, gettin’ ready for the moment where I returned.

~ Batista takes his black shades off and attaches them to the collar of his t-shirt...

Batista: That moment was last week... and the look on Orton’s face was priceless. The sheer look of terror that I saw told me I made the right decision in comin’ back last week.

~ The crowd agree as they start to cheer...

Batista: The fact that Orton is the WWE Champion is only a bonus... y’see... now not only can I get retribution... I can take his WWE Championship away from him!

~ The Animal turns to face the stage...

Batista: (stone faced) So Orton, I’m challengin’ you right now for the WWE Championship... so either get out here or stay back there and prove to everyone just how much of a bitch you are!

~ The Machine leans on the top rope, arms hanging over it while the fans turn to the stage, in anticipation of seeing the WWE Champion...

***VOICES***​
Immediately, the Raw crowd rise to their feet and begin to boo very loudly, all of that hate directed at the stage where the WWE Champion, Randy Orton walks out from behind the curtain. Wearing a Legacy t-shirt over his ring gear and the WWE Championship over his shoulder, he has a microphone in his hand and stops at the top of the ramp, looking down at The Animal, already the vein at the side of his head, pulsing.

Randy Orton: You should be careful what you wish for, Batista. (begins pacing from left to right on the ramp) I’ve put you out of action once, Dave, I have no problem doing it again. I have no problem with punting you in the temple one more time.

~ In the ring, Batista grins as Orton continues to pace...

Batista: Well... come on then Orton! Come on down and try... I dare you.

~ Big pop as Batista sits down on the second rope, inviting The Viper into the ring but he remains where he is, shaking his head, he’s now stopped pacing...

Randy Orton: Everybody knows we were in Evolution together, Dave, and everyone knows you were part of the reason I was kicked out of that group. I’ve dealt with two out of three... Triple H... and Ric Flair... I’ve put Triple H out of action, probably for good and I rid myself of Ric Flair. Now... only you remain.

~ Orton adjusts his WWE Championship on his shoulder, while Batista begins pacing the ring, identical to what The Viper was doing on the ramp...

Randy Orton: Do you understand why Triple H and Ric Flair kicked me out instead of you? It was because they saw me as a threat, Batista. They didn’t see you as half the threat that I was. Look at me now... if you thought I was a threat in Evolution... then you are in for a rough couple of weeks here on Raw... before I get rid of the final member of Evolution.

~ The camera closes in on Orton’s face, the vein throbbing again...

Randy Orton: I am currently the WWE Champion... and will be for a very... very long time. I am the most dangerous Superstar in the WWE... and the leader of the most dangerous group in the WWE... Legacy.

~ Batista continues to study Orton, waiting for the right moment to interject...

Randy Orton: The only reason you were able to do what you did last week... was because I wasn’t prepared for you. You took me by surprise... if I knew you were there... you wouldn’t be standing right now.

~ The Animal shakes his head with a grin...

Batista: So you are sayin’... that if you knew I was in the buildin’ last week... I wouldn’t be here tonight?

Randy Orton: (nodding) That’s right, Dave. I was this close (moves his fingers together) to punting your little friend Mysterio in the head when you took me by surprise. Don’t think for a second... you’d be standing if I knew.

~ Heat for that statement...

Batista: Well c’mon then! You know I’m here now, right?! Let’s put it to the test, come down here and try to take me down.

~ Orton takes a step forward, then stops to some heat from the crowd...

Batista: Or... you could stay up there and be the bitch that you are! Or... come down here and prove you got some balls!

~ Batista throws the microphone down, and it bounces out of the ring and he then proceeds to take off his leather jacket and throw it to the side, showing off his huge muscles...

On the stage, Orton thinks it over, mulling over his chances before finally taking a step down, and then another which causes the fans to cheer the potential brawl we are about to see. Batista backs off to the opposite ropes, allowing Orton half the ring to slide into it, but instead he takes his sweet time, walking down and climbing up the steel steps.

Michael Cole: It appears we’re gonna’ have a fight on our hands ladies and gentleman!

Mick Foley: This has been brewing for weeks! Batista and Randy Orton!

Batista bends down into a lower stance, moving forward from the ropes a little, while Orton begins to step through the ropes, leaving his championship on the apron, he looks wary but then fans suddenly start booing...

... as CODY RHODES AND TED DIBIASE HAVE SLID INTO THE RING... BEHIND BATISTA!

The Animal turns around in time to see them, and takes DiBiase down with a clothesline to a huge pop, and backs Rhodes into the corner with multiple punches to the stomach but HE’S BLINDSIDED BY THE WWE CHAMPION... AS ORTON JUMPS ONTO HIS BACK... CLUBBING HIM OVER AND OVER!


Michael Cole: Oh!

Batista manages to turn around while being clubbed by Orton, and succeeds in pushing him away, creating some separation as the crowd cheer the fight back. But as he moves on Orton... Rhodes suddenly hits him with a chop block! Batista lies on one knee, as Legacy surround him, pushing him down to his chest near the corner, and the three men begin stomping on The Animal to mega heat!

Mick Foley: This is a mugging, Michael!

Michael Cole: Once again Legacy have overpowered their opponent, the sheer number advantage playing a huge part here!

The down pour of heat which is currently going on begins to change to very, very loud cheers and the cameras whirl to the ramp where... REY MYSTERIO IS SPRINTING DOWN TO THE RING!

Michael Cole: Rey Mysterio!

Mick Foley: He’s returning the favour tonight!

The cheers alert Legacy to something that’s not right, so DiBiase turns around to see Mysterio sliding into the ring, he attempts to cut Rey off with a clothesline but Rey ducks it, hits the ropes and hits a tilt-a-whirl headscissors... which propels DiBiase out of the ring!

Orton continues to pound on Batista while Rhodes is next to meet Mysterio, clubbing him in the back, but Rey wheels around and lashes a kick off the shin of Rhodes! Rhodes backs away into the ropes, and Mysterio hits him with a jumping drop kick, sending Cody falling through the ropes!

Randy turns around and sees his cohorts have been dealt with, so with one lasting kick to the stomach of The Animal, he dives to the mat and rolls out of the ring, grabbing his WWE Championship from the apron and backing up the ramp. He’s soon joined by Rhodes and DiBiase, whilst Rey helps Batista to his feet!


Michael Cole: It appears that Legacy are running for the hills, they’ve been-

Mick Foley: I wouldn’t be so sure, Michael.

Orton and the rest of Legacy begin to talk in a huddle, the WWE Champion being the most vocal while Batista and Rey turn to face them, inviting them back into the ring. And they seem to want to oblige as they take a step back towards the ring...

***THE GREAT GATE OF KIEV***
Legacy turn on their heels to face the stage, where Jerry Lawler, the Raw General Manager walks out from behind the curtain. He gets a somewhat negative response, more of buzz kill heat but he doesn’t seem to care, he’s focused on what’s transpiring in his arena tonight.


Jerry Lawler: Hold on a minute, guys. Orton, Legacy, stop right there, do not make another step towards that ring.

~ Some heat here as Batista and Rey shake their heads in the ring, they wanted more of Legacy tonight...

Jerry Lawler: You five want to fight? That’s fine, but you’ll do it in a match.

~ Orton cocks his head, mulling over what Jerry might say while the fans are more pleased...

Jerry Lawler: Tonight... in our main event... it will be Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase... taking on the team of Rey Mysterio... (pointing at the ring) and THE ANIMAL... BATISTA!!

{Michael Cole: Wow!}

~ The Arkansa crowd respond with a massive pop, whilst Mysterio and Batista grin in the ring, Legacy turn to face them, but Orton stays staring at the Raw GM...

Jerry Lawler: But, right now, I want you all out of the ring!

With that Orton turns and faces the ring, the entire group backing up the ramp, watching as Batista leans over the ropes, grinning from ear to ear while Mysterio climbs one of the turnbuckles, pointing at a group of fans below him.

{Commercials}​

*Backstage – Hallway*​

Backstage, the Raw General Manager, Jerry Lawler is walking down a narrow hall way, perhaps on his way to his office when he’s stopped by a trio of Divas, namely Gail Kim, Mickie James & Michelle McCool.

Gail Kim: Jerry...

~ The King turns to face the trio, with a smile on his face...

Jerry Lawler: Girls... what can I do for ya’?

~ Gail nods at Mickie who nods at Michelle...

Michelle McCool: Well... we heard that you need a challenger for Maryse’s Women’s Title?

Jerry Lawler: Yeah, that’s right, Michelle.

Mickie James: Well, we had an idea. Let’s face it, no Diva in the locker room particularly likes Maryse.

~ Mickie pauses while the other two girls nod...

Mickie James: So, um, we had an idea. But uh, could we chat about it somewhere... private?

~ Lawler looks around and sees some workers milling around before turning back to the Divas in front of him...

Jerry Lawler: Uh, yeah sure. Just follow me to my office.

All Three Divas: Great!

~ Lawler leads the way as the foursome walk past the camera man and out of sight...

*Ringside*​

1 – Mr. Kennedy & MVP vs. Jesse & Festus

The new number one contenders for the World Tag Team Titles faced off tonight against Raw’s newest team, Jesse and Festus after their move from SmackDown over to Raw, but it wasn’t a very successful one for the two loveable chaps.

Kennedy and MVP dominated from the outset, isolating Jesse from his bigger tag team partner, really showing that they can work together as a team. The bulk of the action took place with MVP as the legal man with Festus, showing off his wide array of skills in the ring, but Kennedy got some time in as well to show what he can do.

The fans were behind the number one contenders and Michael Cole done his best to sell the fact that The Monarchy may be underestimating these two as they’re a “random put together team”. But nonetheless, Jesse eventually got the tag to the bigger man, but in the end MVP and Mr. Kennedy were just too good, picking up the victory and showing that they are more than a match for The Monarchy after beating an established team such as Jesse and Festus.

Winners – Mr. Kennedy & MVP @ 4.02

MVP is the man that made the pin and Mr. Kennedy joins him in the ring, and they have their arms raised by the referee, before they each take a turnbuckle.

Michael Cole: A solid victory here tonight for MVP and Mr. Kennedy over an established team like that, that’ll no doubt give them a lot of confidence heading into Vengeance in a couple of weeks.

Mick Foley: No offence to Jesse and Festus but they aren’t exactly the greatest team we’ve ever had on Raw, Kennedy and Porter will need to up their game if they are to defeat the World Tag Team Champions, Drew McIntyre and Nigel McGuiness.

In the ring, Raw interviewer, Todd Grisham climbs up and into it, microphone in hand and when MVP and Mr. Kennedy see him they walk over, as Grisham gets his question in his mind ready.

Todd Grisham: First of all, congratulations on your victory here tonight.

~ Fans respond with a good cheer and Kennedy attempts to get their reaction even louder by waving his hand upwards...

Todd Grisham: How do you feel after winning this match, getting a much needed momentum boost heading towards Vengeance? And a lot of people have been wondering how you can expect to win despite not being an “established” tag team?

~ MVP glances at Kennedy...

MVP: Well, for a “random put together team” goin’ up against an “established team” like those two, (turns to Kennedy) I thought we done a’ight.

Mr. Kennedy: (pulling the mic towards him) I thought we done pretty good.

MVP: Great even?

Mr. Kennedy: Exceptional?

MVP: Amazin’?

Mr. Kennedy: ... yeah I think they get it. Look, four eyes (laughs from the crowd while Todd looks a tad hurt), we’re gettin’ pretty sick of people callin’ us a “random put together team”... it doesn’t matter if we only met each other last week.

~ Todd moves the microphone over to MVP while Kenney puts his hands on his hips...

MVP: Y’see... Todd... we’ve known each other since two thousand and...?

~ Kennedy mouths “six”...

MVP: Two thousand and six... we know each other’s games inside and out. We have more experience in this ring than The Monarchy do, that’s for damn sure, and we’re gonna’ use all o’ that experience to take those tag titles away from them.

~ Kennedy takes the microphone...

Mr. Kennedy: You are lookin’ at the next World Tag Team Titles... you may not believe in us, poindexter, but these people do, ( to the crowd) ain’t that right?

~ Big pop as MVP scans the fans...

Mr. Kennedy: After Vengeance, you better believe that this “random put together team” will become-

~ Suddenly the crowd begin booing which alerts Kennedy and MVP, the duo turn around to see DREW MCINTYRE AND NIGEL MCGUINESS AT THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RING!

They rush forward, but Drew nails Kennedy with a big boot and down he goes! Meanwhile, Nigel connects with a running clothesline, taking off the head of Porter!


Michael Cole: The Monarchy!

Drew picks Kennedy up and launches him over the top rope, he lands on his feet but the momentum propels him forward into the barricade with a sickening thud! Nigel and Drew turn their full attention to Porter, now that he’s the only man in the ring with them. They pull him to his feet, and Nigel throws him forward into McIntyre’s grasp, who plants him WITH A FUTURE SHOCK DDT!

Michael Cole: Damn it!

Mick Foley: They’re sending a message right now, Michael!

Drew and Nigel stand over Montel, but turn around when Kennedy re-enters the ring, running forward and trying to take down Drew, but Nigel pulls him off and hits him with a stiff uppercut! Kennedy stumbles back into the corner, leaving his neck exposed to McGuiness, so he grabs it and hoists him up, putting his ankles on the top turnbuckle... NAILING HIM WITH THE TOWER OF LONDON!

Michael Cole: Oh! He may have a broken neck, Mick!

It’s obvious hyperbole from Cole but the fans coincide with his worries, pouring heat on the World Tag Team Champions as Nigel stands above Kennedy and Drew is standing over Porter!

Michael Cole: This is sick, Mick.

Mick Foley: It seems the message has been sent, Michael.

{Commercials}​

*Backstage – Interview Area*​

Renee Young is standing by with one of Raw’s most exciting Superstars, TJ Perkins, who gets a solid pop from the crowd.

Renee Young: Hi! I’m Renee Young, standing by with TJ Perkins. (turns to Perkins) And TJ, tonight you face the Intercontinental Champion, William Regal, if you win this match then you put yourself right in the championship picture, can you tell me what’s running through your mind as you prepare for this match?

~ TJ thinks it over for a second...

TJ Perkins: Renee, you’re right... if I defeat Regal then you gotta’ imagine I’ll be at the front of the line for a shot at the title.

~ Renee nods in agreement...

TJ Perkins: Which means this match is the biggest I’ve had in my short career here. An’ I don’t plan on losin’... I can deal with pressure, and this is as much pressure as you’re gonna’ get. But what’s runnin’ through my mind?

~ TJ scratches his chin...

TJ Perkins: The fact that I know I can beat Regal... and the fact that I know once I do beat him, I’ll get my first shot at a WWE title. All I can do is go out there and do what I do best. I’m not a bigger talker... I do my best work in that ring, similar to Regal actually... but like I said after I beat him, The Puma will be known as the Intercontinental Champion.

~ All smiles from Perkins...

Renee Young: Well, the WWE universe has certainly taken to you since your debut, and it’s no surprise with your all action strategy in the ring, I hope it pays dividends for you later tonight. Thanks for your time.

~ Renee gets a thankful nod from TJ as he walks off to continue his preparations for the match later tonight...

*Ringside*​

2 – Non-Title Match
Women’s Champ’ Maryse vs. Sheila Lennox


It’s a fair cry away from the competition she faced last week, and it shows in the Women’s Championship attitude to this match. As she went to lock up with the brunette haired local talent she took a step back before bending down and flipping her hair, drawing heat from the crowd (and some wolf whistles from the men :side:). Throughout the bout, after each move, the champion took time out to make sure her hair was spotless, and make sure everyone in the arena saw how great she is at everything she does. After toying with her opponent for most of the match, embarrassing her at every opportunity... before finally putting her away with the French TKO!

Winner – Maryse @ 2.45

Without breaking a sweat, the Women’s Champion rolls off Lennox, and stands up, she tells the referee to get away from her as she raises her own hand before playing with her blonde locks.

Mick Foley: Damn, this girl loves herself.

Michael Cole: She is the current Women’s Champion, and one of the most beautiful Divas we’ve ever had.

Mick Foley: Is that why she always ignores you in the hall way?

Michael Cole: ... Yeah.

The French Canadian rips her championship from the clutches of the referee and then walks back over to the corner, bending over :)D) and demanding a microphone from the timekeepers table. He duly obliges and hands it over, nearly having his hand ripped off with the force that she tears it away from him.

Maryse: What is zis? (pointing at Lennox) Really?

~ Maryse walks over to Lennox and kicks her out of the ring, which draws some heat from the crowd...

Maryse: (re-adjusts the title on her shoulder) I am ‘ze Undisputed Women’s Champion and I have been for the past month and a half. Nobody... and I mean nobody in ‘zat locker room can beat me.

~ More heat for the arrogant blonde...

Maryse: (turns to the stage) Let’s run through everyone in ‘zat locker room, shall we? Michelle McCool? I beat her for the Divas Championship. Gail Kim? I defeated her ‘zat Backlash.

~ The champion laughs to herself...

Maryse: (flicking a piece of hair back) Mickie James? My first night on Raw, I beat her. (turning away from the stage) Katie Lea? Well... (motions around the arena) we all know what happened there.

~ She continues to laugh away to herself...

Maryse: All zese Divas have one thing in common... (smiling seductively) they couldn’t beat me. And no one will... because I plan on bein’ Undisputed Women’s Champion for a very long time... and no diva past or present will stop-

***THE GREAT GATE OF KIEV***​

Contrary to his first interruption of the evening, this time he gets a rousing pop as the Raw General Manager; Jerry Lawler makes his THIRD appearance of the night! Immediately, Maryse turns to the stage, arms out wide, exasperated at the interruption. Lawler, stops on the stage and has a microphone in his hand.

Jerry Lawler: Maryse... as ever... it’s a pleasure to see you.

~ Maryse rolls her eyes...

Jerry Lawler: But uh, that voice of yours was really gratin’ so I had to come out here.

~ Lawler chuckles away to himself while Maryse feigns laughter...

Jerry Lawler: Gettin’ serious here for a minute... earlier on I was in my office, thinkin’ of an opponent for you at Vengeance.

~ Maryse turns away from the stage, facing the hard camera and saying “another lamb to the slaughter” before turning back...

Jerry Lawler: So without further ado... allow me to introduce you to your opponent.

~ Almost immediately, one by one, Gail Kim (pop) ... Michelle McCool (heat)... and Mickie James (who gets the loudest reaction of the three) walk onto the stage, confusion in the eyes of the champion and some of the fans.

Maryse: Uh, Jerry...

~ Maryse laughs a little...

Maryse: I know... I know... it’s okay Jerry.

~ Jerry puts his arms out at the side, mouthing “what?”...

Maryse: It’s normal for people at zour age to mix things up.

~ “Ohh”...

Maryse: So... which one of zese Divas am I beatin’ at Vengeance?

Jerry Lawler: ... ... At Vengeance... you’ll be facing... (he looks along the line) every one of them!

~ WHAT?! Huge pop but Maryse’s grin changes in an instant...

Jerry Lawler: That’s right... you’ll be defendin’ that (points at her title) in a Fatal-Four-Way match!

{Michael Cole: Wow!

Mick Foley: That’s huge!}

~ Maryse goes mental in the ring, throwing the microphone down to the ground, and screaming “you can’t do this to me!” but suddenly MICKIE JAMES MAKE A BEELINE FOR THE RING!

The crowd rise to their feet as Mickie slides into the ring, looking to get her hands on the champion... but she gets out of dodge by sliding out the ring and backing away to the announce table!


Michael Cole: Look out!

In the ring, Mickie turns around into a FEROCIOUS CLOTHESLINE FROM MCCOOL!

Heat reigns down on the blonde but not for long as GAIL KIM SLIDES INTO THE RING... AND TAKES MICHELLE OUT WITH A LOW DROP KICK!!


Mick Foley: What a drop kick! Michelle’s down!

On the outside, Maryse turns around and SLAPS THE HELL OUT OF THE ANNOUNCE TABLE! Gritting her teeth as she looks at the two announcers.

Michael Cole: Uh...?

Mick Foley: Was it somethin’ we said?

The action doesn’t end as Maryse skulks her way around the ring, stepping over McCool’s body, as in the ring, while Gail watches the champion go... she’s suddenly spun around and PLANTED WITH A MICK-DDT BY MICKIE JAMES!

Michael Cole: This is chaos!

Mickie lets her guard down as she watches Maryse head up the ramp as McCool slides into the ring, the heat accompanying that alerts Mickie who turns around, but gets kicked in the stomach before being hoisted up... and PLANTED WITH THE FAITH BREAKER!

Mick Foley: Someone needs to control these Divas!

Michael Cole: And the women at the centre of this chaos got out unscathed!

Maryse continues to back up the ramp, while McCool makes the universal motion across her stomach, signalling she wants that title.

***
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{Commercials}​

Backstage – Batista’s Locker Room​

Backstage, Batista is sat on a steel chair, tying the laces of his boots, he gets a massive response from the fans inside the arena and then after a couple of seconds, Rey Mysterio walks into the shot.

Rey Mysterio: Dave.

~ He pats Batista on the shoulder, gathering his attention and a smile forms of Batista’s face, standing up...

Batista: (hugging Mysterio) Rey, what’s up? How you doin’?

~ Batista takes a step back, smiling...

Rey Mysterio: I’m good Dave, y’know. What happened las’ week... I uh, I wanna’ thank you.

~ Batista pats Rey on the shoulder...

Batista: Don’t worry ‘bout it... I couldn’t let them do to you what they did to me.

Rey Mysterio: Well, I thank you for that. If my kids saw that last week, I-

Batista: (holding his hands up) Like I said, don’t worry ‘bout it. But hey, I appreciate you helpin’ me earlier on. Seems we’re makin’ a habit out of savin’ each other’s asses. (laughs)

~ Pop from the crowd...

Rey Mysterio: Well, I better go get ready for our match later... see ya’ out there.

~ Rey gets another pat on the shoulder as he turns around, leaving the scene as Batista sits back down to continue lacing his boots up.

*Backstage – Legacy’s Locker Room*​

Interestingly enough, we cut straight to Batista and Rey’s opponents, Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase sat on two steel chairs as the WWE Champion, Randy Orton paces.

Randy Orton: (punching a locker) Damn it!

~ Orton stops pacing and rubs his face...

Randy Orton: If Mysterio didn’t show his face we’d be done with Batista-

~ Suddenly, Josh Matthews enters the locker room, unannounced and taps The Viper on the shoulder...

Josh Matthews: Uh, Rand-

~ ORTON WHIRLS AROUND ON HIS HEELS AND GRABS MATTHEWS BY THE COLLAR! The crowd boo as they thrusts him back into the lockers, seething at the interviewer...

Randy Orton: (snarling) No questions.

Josh Matthews: (looking scared as hell) Bu- bu- but I’m just trying t- to do my job.

Randy Orton: (throwing Matthews to the side) I don’t care! Get out!

~ Matthews skulks away, his pride obviously shaken as Orton turns back to his cohort, breathing heavily...

Cody Rhodes: (wearily) Randy...

~ Orton looks up as Rhodes stands up...

Cody Rhodes: I got an idea.

~ Ted now stands up, looking at the side of Rhodes’ face...

Randy Orton: Go on...

Cody Rhodes: If we get of the jumpin’ bean, then we get Batista alone, right? Well...

~ Rhodes leans in to Orton, whispering something in his ear with DiBiase looking on. Rhodes backs away once he’s finished...

Randy Orton: (looking Cody up and down) That’s... that’s... actually a good idea.

~ A relieved expression appears on Cody’s face...

Ted DiBiase: Care to share?

~ It rhymed :)D)...

~ Rhodes looks at Orton who nods and then Cody turns to Ted but before he can explain, Orton puts his hand on the camera, pushing it down and we can only see the floor as Orton says...


Randy Orton: Out.

~ And with that, we cut away as the plan is being revealed to Ted...

*Ringside*​

***THIS FIRE BURNS***​

A thunderous pop greets the arrival of Mr. Money in the Bank, CM Punk, as he walks out onto the stage, wearing black and green ring attire and a “GTS” shirt on. He holds the briefcase in his hand while he surveys the arena before bending down, and checking the time on his invisible watch, before standing up and yelling “it’s clobbering time”! Meanwhile, in the ring, stands Charlie Haas, getting ready for the upcoming match.

Michael Cole: The past couple of weeks, we’ve seen the rivalry between Jack Swagger and CM Punk escalate. At first it was about the Money in the Bank briefcase, but because of recent events it has become more personal and-

Mick Foley: Whoa! Hold on!

Suddenly boos rain down on the arena as JACK SWAGGER CLOBBERS PUNK FROM BEHIND... SENDING HIM FLYING INTO THE APRON!

Haas’ stays in the centre of the ring, looking on as Swagger climbs on top of Punk and begins to punch him in the head, over and over. He stands up, grab Punk by the head and hurls him INTO THE BARRICADE! The ‘cade nearly moves a couple feet backwards as Punk lands with a thud, the crowd booing the hell out of Swagger.


Michael Cole: Did you hear that?!

Mick Foley: That was sick, Michael!

Swagger pulls Punk up once again, and this time tries to whip him into the steel steps... BUT PUNK REVERSES... AND SWAGGER RUNS KNEES FIRST INTO THE COLD STEEL! He flips over them and holds onto his knees, the pain searing through his legs as Punk regains his breath while leaning on the barricade. He begins to snarl and curse as he walks up to Swagger, pulling him up and SMASHING HIS HEAD OFF THE ANNOUNCE TABLE!

Michael Cole: Oh!

Mick Foley: I think it’s time to make ourselves scarce, Michael!

Indeed you do, Mick, because Punk has just ripped the top of the announce table off! The crowd respond with a massive pop, but Punk turns around to get Swagger but he’s TAKEN OUT... BY SWAGGER SMASHING THE... RING BELL OFF HIS FOREHEAD!

Swagger throws the bell down, and bends down next to Punk, who looks up at him and we see he’s BUSTED open! Blood is pouring down the face of Punk, it’s not as bad as Eddie Guerrero at Judgment Day but it’s damn near similar!


Michael Cole: We need to get help out here! Punk’s just been busted open!

Swagger pulls Punk to his feet, but Punk being the fighter that he is, tries to fight back, hitting a couple of punches but then The All American knees him in the stomach. Punk keels over, and Swagger throws him HEAD FIRST INTO THE STEEL POST!

Huge heat is raining down on Swagger but they turn to cheers as CHARLIE HAAS ATTEMPTS TO HELP! He grabs Swagger from behind, pulling him around and going for a punch, but Jack blocks it and hoists Haas up, and RAMS HIS BACK INTO THE SAME POST THAT PUNK GOT THROWN INTO!


Michael Cole: Aw, come on!

The heat is huge right now as Swagger grabs Punk, getting blood all over his hands as he pulls him towards the announce table. He grabs a loose cable, and... WRAPS IT AROUND PUNK’S THROAT!

Mick Foley: Come on, Swagger! That’s enough!

Swagger shouts something at Mick along the lines of shut the hell up, but we can’t hear it as the crowd are booing the hell out of him. It’s damn near riot level of heat as Swagger continues to tighten the cable around the throat! After what seems like an age, he finally lets go, the Money in the Bank holder falling to the ground in a heap!

The All American stands over Punk, and keeps yelling “c’mon, Punk!” before pulling him to his feet and bringing him to the front of the announce table. He holds him up, looking into the reddened eyes of his rival, before using his free hand, and wiping it on the forehead of Punk, then rubbing his chest with Punk’s blood!


Mick Foley: Swagger seems to have snapped, Michael.

Swagger then suddenly kicks Punk in the stomach and lifts him up...

Michael Cole: No! Don’t do this, Jack!

Too late... SWAGGER SLAMS HIM DOWN WITH THE GUTWRENCH POWERBOMB... RIGHT THROUGH THE ANNOUNCE TABLE!!!!

Michael Cole: No! Someone get help!

Punk lies in amongst the ruins of the table as Swagger stands above him, blood across his chest and looks around the arena, before soaking in the loudest reaction he’s ever had, before leaving. He looks over his shoulder at Punk as he walks, before stepping over Haas and walking up the ramp as medical staff, Arn Anderson, Ricky Steamboat and the Raw General Manager, Jerry Lawler come running down to check on the battered and bruised Punk.

Mick Foley: Wow! I didn’t think Swagger had this in him.

Michael Cole: Swagger... what have you done?

Swagger stands on the stage as the medics bend down to help Punk. We then get A LOT of replays of everything that just transpired before we cut back to real time, where Punk is on his feet, albeit with the help of Arn and Ricky, who hold him up, and help him around the ring. He gets a very loud C-M-PUNK chant but he’s too damaged to notice as he’s helped up the ramp.

{Commercials}​

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The video opens in a dark room, a man is standing with a light shining behind him, shadowing his face, but we can tell it’s The Viper, Randy Orton staring at the ground.

Creepy Male Narrator: Vengeance.

Crashing shots of Orton looking up slowly, while interspersed are shots of him punting Vince McMahon in the head, The Viper completes the motion of looking up.

Creepy Male Narrator: Vengeance is the infliction of injury on a man who has wronged you.

Shot of Randy, in slow motion, RKO’ing Ric Flair.

Creepy Male Narrator:Vengeance is when Superstars take action against their enemies.

Greyed-out footage of The Viper and Legacy raising The Undertaker on a cross.

Creepy Male Narrator: Vengeance equals pain. For who? Isn’t always clear.

Now, we get footage of Backlash where Orton punts Triple H in the head.

We’re back in the room, we see Orton grinning at the camera, and then he walks past it.

Then we footage of him punting The Animal, Batista in the skull.

Back in the room, an unknown man enters the room, walking in front of the camera, we can’t see the man’s face though.

???: Vengeance will be mine.

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~ WWE Vengeance ~
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Back from the commercial, we again get some replays of what just happened, before we cut to the announce booth.

Michael Cole: Well, I... I don’t know what to say, Mick.

Mick Foley: No one does, Michael. These fans are in shock at the things that Jack Swagger just did. But let me tell you something – Jack Swagger may have just made the biggest mistake of his life.

Michael Cole: This has gone past Money in the Bank briefcases... this is about rivalry... this is about blood.

*Backstage – Interview Area*​

Backstage, Renee Young is standing by with WWE Diva, Melina.

Renee Young: Well, uh, it’s a very strange mood back here after what just transpired, but nonetheless we have a show to get through. So, joining me right now is... Melina.

~ Young turns to the pretty Diva who responds with a smile...

Renee Young: Melina, in two weeks time, you go one on one with Beth Phoenix... in the first ever female Extreme Rules match, can we get your thoughts on that?

~ Melina pauses for a moment, adjusting her hair...

Melina:
Renee, at Fully Loaded... I went one on one with Beth, (smiles) and I beat her.

~ Pop...

Melina: But you know Beth, right? (shakes her head) She didn’t take that loss very well... in fact, she attacked by after the match... and she escalated things between me and her. And now... (laughs to herself) and now it’s escalated to the first ever Divas Extreme Rules match.

~ Another pop...

Melina: Jerry Lawler wants us to settle our differences... and that’s just what we’re goin’ to do. Beth things she’s the alpha female here on Raw... but what she doesn’t know... is just how extreme... I can be.

~ Evil grin from The A-Lister...

Melina: The Pay-Per-View is named Vengeance... how... how apt. Y’see, Renee, I’ve yet to get my Vengeance on Beth yet. Sure... I got a piece of her last week... but that isn’t enough, for the first time ever, the WWE Divas are goin’ Extreme and at the end of the night... only one Diva will be leavin’ that ring, still walkin’.

~ Melina looks dead on at the camera...

Melina: And, it isn’t gonna’ be you, Beth.

With that The A-List Diva turns on her heels and leaves the interview area.

*Ringside*​

3 – Shawn Michaels vs. Wade Barrett

In what was a solid enough match, Shawn Michaels and Wade Barrett battled for seven minutes, with Barrett doing most of the offense, Michaels doing his best to make Barrett look like a million dollars. But it wasn’t always Barrett dominating, in the beginning Michaels took control with a fast paced start, looking to get last week’s loss to The Miz out of his system. He looked to be putting the match to bed before Barrett took control, catching Michaels in mid-air and hitting a Fall-A-Way slam, taking control.

The bulk of the match then took place with Barrett dominating, working over the neck and back of his opponent. Barrett incorporated much of his bare knuckle background style into this match, using his fists as well as showing off a good knowledge of traditional wrestling.

But, in the end, Shawn Michaels began to make a comeback. He fought his way back into the match, getting the crowd fired up and looking to put this match to bed. But suddenly...

*I CAME TO PLAY*​

The wrestling came to a standstill, Michaels turned to the stage to see The Miz walk out to a massive batch of heat. With a smug look on his face, he simply stood on the ramp, looking on as Michaels was wondering what he was doing. Michaels then realized he was actually in a match, he turned around but it was right into a Bull Hammer Elbow!

With The Miz grinning, Barrett sunk into the cover, and despite the crowd begging for a kick out, Wade Barrett won the biggest match of his career!

Winner – Wade Barrett @ 7.40

With a helping hand from The Miz in the form of a distraction, Wade Barrett has his hand raised by the referee, soaking in the heat from the crowd, and enjoying his biggest victory yet.

Michael Cole: Shawn Michaels had this match won, Mick, he had Barrett on the back foot and if not from the distraction from The Miz, we would’ve had a different outcome here tonight.

Mick Foley: I can’t disagree with you there. I thought The Miz and Shawn Michaels were done with each other after what happened last week, but it seems we haven’t seen the last of this rivalry.

Barrett exits the ring and backs up the ramp, while The Miz walks down and jogs up the steel steps, adjusting his suit collar before stepping into the ring and grabbing a microphone.

He kneels down beside the loopy Michaels.


The Miz: (deeply) Did you think we were done?

~ The Miz shakes his head, looking up at the crowd booing him before turning his attention back to Michaels.

The Miz: We’re not done... (slowly) not by a long shot.

~ Michaels finally opens his eyes, looking up at Miz but he’s doesn’t really know where he is...

The Miz: Congratulations... you made up with Bret The Hitman Hart.

~ Big pop. The Miz shakes his head...

The Miz: Last week, you were too pre-occupied with Bret. You had him in your head, and what did he do... he cost you the match.

~ Big heat as the crowd know that it isn’t true...

The Miz: It came full circle, Shawn. All those years ago, you screwed him... now he screws you. He’s got his closure. But the first thing, I imagine, for you, is knowing that you lost to me.

~ Heat.

The Miz: The man you hate, the man that the whole locker room hates. A kid from Cleveland, not talented enough to be in the wrestling business, a kid that HAS NO RIGHT to be in a WWE ring, right?

~ Miz shakes his head...

The Miz: The mighty Shawn Michaels, the legendary Heartbreak Kid, got beat by The Miz.

~ Even more heat. Shawn tries to lift his arm to Miz’ face but he swats it away...

The Miz: Get used to it Shawn, because despite my victory over you last week... I’m not done. It was a little tainted for my taste, just like yours was at Fully Loaded. So... I’m gonna’ beat you again.

~ The Miz grins from ear to ear...

The Miz: Two weeks time... Vengeance... The Miz versus Shawn Michaels, it’s been cleared by Jerry Lawler... and it’s going to be a best... out of three falls match.

~ The fans don’t really know how to react...

The Miz: No excuses... for either of us. We’re gonna’ settle this, and at the end of the night, it will be The Miz named as the man that defeated the famous Shawn Michaels on PPV, thus starting my journey to become WWE Champion.

~ Huge heat...

The Miz: Because I’m The Miz... (standing up) and I’m AWESOMEEEE!

The music of The Awesome One blares out as he stands up, dropping the microphone and grinning down at his opponent at Vengeance. The Miz soaks in the heat he’s getting, before backing away, and exiting the ring, leaving Michaels to recover a little.

Commercial Break​

4 – Non-Title
I.C Champ. William Regal vs. TJ Perkins


With The Monarchy nowhere in sight, it seemed TJ Perkins had a fair shot at defeating the Intercontinental Champion, William Regal. In the beginning, Perkins used his speed advantage, keeping the larger and slower, Regal, off his game and struggling to get a foothold in the match. Perkins wowed the crowd with some of his high octane offense, and when Regal left the ring to regroup, Perkins done it again, wowing the crowd with a springboard moonsault onto the I.C Champion.

Perkins got a couple of near falls before going for another move from the top rope, looking for a missile drop kick, but Regal was smart enough to dodge it, and then dive on Perkins, keeping him grounded. He utilised many knees, and stiff elbows to the downed TJ Perkins, using his cunning to get back into the match, and get into his game plan. The I.C Champion continued to give TJ some stiff shots, wearing him down as he prepared to end the match.

But as Regal was attempting to do just that, Perkins got a new lease of life, battling back, fighting with all his strength, until he created enough separation to hit a very hard Roundhouse kick to the head. With Regal down and out, TJ hit his standing Corkscrew Moonsault, getting a near fall.

With the crowd groaning at the kick out, TJ went to the top rope, looking to hit the 450 Splash, but suddenly Nigel McGuiness was sprinting down the ramp, hopping onto the apron and drawing the referees attention. And from the crowd, came Drew McIntyre, behind the referee, climbing onto the apron, pushing TJ off the turnbuckle, right onto the mat below. With Nigel still distracting the ref, Drew dropped down, grabbed TJ and hit him with the Future Shock DDT onto the floor!

Drew ducked away as Nigel dropped down, joining him on the other side, with William Regal shouting on the referee to begin counting. He did so, ever so slowly getting up to five, then six, but at seven we saw a bit of movement, eight – TJ tried to prop himself up, nine – to the dismay of the crowd, he fell back down. And the referee counted ten.

Winner – William Regal via Count Out @ 12.58

A huge cry of heat comes from the crowd, while Regal drops to his knees, overreacting to his count out victory here tonight. The referee exits the ring, and grabs the Intercontinental Championship before climbing back in and handing it to Regal who yanks it away. Drew and Nigel, the World Tag Team Champions join Regal in the ring, but then Regal whispers something to Nigel and he exits the ring.

Grabbing Perkins and rolling him back into the ring. He still seems dazed, lying in the centre of the ring with The Monarchy, sans Wade Barrett, surrounding him. He gets up to his knees, looks at Nigel and in spirited fashion says “come on then”.

But he’s smashed from the side, by William Regal who CONNECTS WITH A KNEE TREMBLER!!


Michael Cole: Oh, jesus, right to the temple!

TJ is totally out now, lying face down but The Monarchy aren’t finished. Regal motions to Nigel, who walks forward and picks TJ up, but before he can do any damage...

***WRITTEN IN MY FACE***​

Despite only debuting a couple of weeks ago, Sheamus gets a massive reaction as HE SPRINTS DOWN THE RAMP... WITH A STEEL PIPE IN HIS HAND!

Mick Foley: Here comes help!

He slides into the ring, and swings wildly at McIntyre who ducks, and quickly dives out of the ring. He swings at Nigel but he does the same, ducking and getting the hell out of there. Sheamus turns looking for Regal, but he’s already on the stage, and is soon joined by his Monarchy brethren. Regal holds his Intercontinental Title high in the air, as Sheamus looks on, snarling at the group that beat him to a pulp last week.

Michael Cole: Someone needs to get some help from TJ, Mick. He doesn’t look good, not at all.

{Commercial Break}​

***

Sweeping view the Aloha Stadium, basking in sunlight.

We now cut to a beach setting where JTG and Shad are walking down the beach, both dressed in brightly coloured shorts.

Shad: Yo J’ – check out the honey’s around here.

JTG: Man I love Hawaii – j’yeah!

Shad stops in his tracks.

Shad: Hold up, man. Weren’t we supposed to be somewhere?

J’ puts his fingers to his chin, thinking it over, before SmackDown Divas Tiffany and Kelly Kelly walk by in bikinis. Cryme Tyme’s mouth actually drop at the sight.

JTG: Uh, I... I... don’t think so man.

Shad: Nah man, I definitely think we forgot somethin’.

JTG: Oh man, check this guy out.

Shad: Hold up – isn’t that? Aw man. That’s what we forgot.

The camera turns around to see none other than Vince McMahon, strutting up the beach towards the duo. He looks extremely angry, which clashes with the comical element of Vince wearing a full suit on a hot beach.

Vince begins shouting at Cryme Tyme as he walks up the beach.

Vince McMahon: YOU TWO DAMN CRIMINALS. I’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR YOU TWO EVERYWHERE!

Vince continues walking, eventually reaching them, the duo hang their heads in shame.

Vince McMahon: Who the hell do you think you are?!

Shad: Mister-

Vince McMahon: SHADUP! Now go, the Aloha Stadium, move it or YOUR FIRRRREEDDDDD!

Cryme Tyme turn on their heels and run up the beach, they start going in slow motion, like the people on Baywatch would. Vince shakes his head and then turns to face the camera. The two Divas appear on the side of the smiling Vince.

Vince McMahon: SummerSlam – the best ending you can think of.

The camera moves up, away from Vince and we are eventually in the sky, where we see The Aloha Stadium again.

Narrator: WWE SummerSlam – a four hour extravaganza. The Summer comes to an end with SummerSlam!



***​

5 – The Colons; Carlito & Primo vs. Cryme Tyme; JTG & Shad

In a short contest, two of Raw’s best tag teams battled it out in a bid to show who was the better team. Primo and Shad started off for their respective teams, and in the early going it was Cryme Tyme taking advantage with Shad using his strength to overpower the smaller man. The crowd were split in their support which made for an awkward dynamic every time someone was tagged in.

At the end of the contest, it was JTG who was the legal man, and Carlito was for his team. They battled after Primo had taken out Shad with a high flying move. JTG and Carlito battled, momentum shifting before JTG finally put the Colon away with Da Shout Out!

Winners – Cryme Tyme @ 6.39

JTG rolls out of the ring, receiving a respectful pop, he falls back onto the steel ramp as Shad makes his way around the ring to join his homie. In the ring however, it’s not as rosey, Carlito is now on his knees, shaking his head, looking down and a bit frustrated. Primo slides into the ring, and tries to help Carlito up... but Carly pushes him away!

With some boos from the crowd, Primo looks at his family member, asking what the problem is. Carlito seems to realize what he just did, and begins to apologise, saying what he did was in the heat of the moment. Primo takes it well, accepting the apology, and the two brothers slap hands and embrace in a MANLY hug.


Michael Cole:
Well, that was certainly interesting.

Mick Foley: Carlito didn’t seem best pleased about the loss, could we be seeing cracks in The Colons?

{Commercial Break}

Back from the commercial...

***VOICES***

A booming reaction of heat greets the music of the WWE Champion, Randy Orton who slowly walks onto the stage, wearing a black Legacy tee, with the WWE Championship hanging from his shoulder. He takes a look around the arena before adjusting the title onto his shoulder and walking on down the ramp. He walks around the ring, and takes a seat on a Steel Chair which was conveniently placed near the announce table.


Main Event – Batista & Rey Mysterio vs. Legacy; Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase w/Randy Orton

The commentators spend the first chunk of the match going over how Orton has been running riot over Raw for the past few months, and if Batista is finally the man that will be able to stop him. They also question what Legacy were talking about backstage in regards to dealing with Rey Mysterio, and then dealing with Batista. Whilst they were talking, some wrestling was, indeed, taking place, and it was Rey Mysterio who was on top of his game, using his speed to get the advantage, and then tagging out to bring in the strength of the tag team.

Orton watched from ringside as his Legacy stable mates were being destroyed by The Animal and his partner. The frustration was growing as he watched, but finally Legacy got a foot hold in the match when DiBiase distracted ‘Tista on the apron, and Rhodes took advantage with a chop block. From there, Legacy utilized quick tags, keeping the big man from his partner, working over his legs.

The WWE Champion continued to watch, growing pleased with what he was seeing, but his delight turned sour as Batista began to fight out of his predicament. He was stuck in the corner when he elbowed Rhodes in the face, then took out DiBiase on the apron. The Animal got fired up, hitting a series of high impact moves before hitting his signature spinebuster, but when he pulled Rhodes up for the Batista Bomb, his leg buckled and down he went.

Rhodes got the tag to his partner, just as Batista got the tag to his, and the two men met in the centre with DiBiase and Rey trading punches and kicks, respectively. This continued for a few minutes, with Rey eventually getting the better of DiBiase, until Rhodes got involved, distracting Rey. Legacy got control of the match again, but it didn’t last long though as Rey used his speed to get away from them and get the hot tag to The Animal.

Seemingly shrugging off his injured leg, Batista ran through everyone in his path, bulldozing through DiBiase and then knocking Rhodes from the apron. The crowd were on fire as Batista was looking to end the match, he hit another spinebuster, and then walked over to the ropes, shaking them, getting the crowd up before turning around... INTO AN RKO!

Winner – Batista & Rey Mysterio via Disqualfication @ 10.33

Despite Batista and Mysterio being named as winners, it’s a very negative response as The Viper stands above The Animal, having just hit his specialised RKO. Rhodes joins him in the ring and begins stomping on Batista, but Orton slaps him on the shoulder and points to Rey. Rhodes makes his way towards the little man, while DiBiase slides into the ring with... with handcuffs?

Michael Cole: What the?

The crowd immediately begin booing as Orton drags Batista into a corner, and then DiBiase attaches the handcuffs to his arm, and then CUFFS HIM TO THE BOTTOM ROPE!!

Mick Foley: He’s... he’s handcuffed!

Michael Cole: I don’t like this.

DiBiase and Orton turn around and see Mysterio being thrown into the ring by Cody. He struggles to his knees, and Orton tells DiBiase to leave the ring. The two members of Legacy, grab two steel chairs and slide them over to Orton. Batista seems to be coming too, but he doesn’t realise what is going on.

Orton pulls Mysterio up, he tries to fight, by hitting Orton in the stomach with some weak punches but he’s kneed in the stomach. Orton pushes Rey back, he hits the ropes, and bounces back... RIGHT INTO AN RKO!

The massive impact on the ring alerts Batista to what is going on, he tries to get up and help, but he’s then realized he’s cuffed to the bottom rope. He tries to pull himself free but it’s no use, he has to watch as Orton places a Steel Chair underneath the face of Mysterio!


Michael Cole: We need to get some help out here!

Orton glances at Batista, before grabbing the other Steel Chair, and with Rhodes and DiBiase watching from the ramp – raises the chair above his head... one more glance at The Animal... AND BRINGS IT DOWN ON THE BACK OF MYSTERIO’S HEAD!

Michael Cole: Oh! That’s sickening!

The heat is indescribable as Orton looks down at Mysterio, as Batista tries violently to break free from the cuffs, but The Viper knows they won’t break so he walks closer to Batista. With his WWE Championship now in his hands, he places it just out of reach of Batista. The last image of the show – Randy Orton, WWE Championship, just out of Batista’s reach.

End of Show​

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WWE Vengeance
Date: 26th July 2009
Location: Wachovia Center; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Music: You’re Going Down by Sick Puppies

2 Out Of 3 Falls:
Shawn Michaels vs. The Miz

World Tag Team Championship:
The Monarchy © vs. Mr. Kennedy & MVP

Extreme Rules:
Beth Phoenix vs. Melina

Undisputed Women’s Championship:
Maryse © vs. Gail Kim vs. Michelle McCool vs. Mickie James
 
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Re: C3K Presents: WWE 2009 - The Fear That's In Your Eyes

Opening promo was pretty standard and I liked it. Bringing up between these two was smart to do. However, I did think Batista sounded a little awkward at times. Maybe it’s just me thinking back that Batista wasn’t much of a promo guy, but to me, he just sounded weird at some parts. What Orton had to say back was pretty good actually. I can imagine that could get under the skin of Batista. Typical stuff in the opening as it sets up our main event that’ll surely end dirty.

Divas segment involving Lawler? PUPPIES! :mark: But anyway, looking forward to see what you do here. The divas division has been tolerable in your thread and I hope it continues. I’m still not buying Kennedy and MVP as a team and getting them a win over a jobber tag team just doesn’t do it for me. I’ll need to see a lot more from this duo to actually be impressed with them. As for the aftermath, it seemed kind of TNA-ish to have an interview right after their win but I guess you needed that to happen to set up this feud. The Monarchy is my favorite part of RAW and seeing them feud with this team is fine just because they’re involved. Now, I may be interested in what Kennedy and MVP do next week to get back at them. You did use two sneak attacks already though, so you may wanna spread that out.

First of all, RENEE YOUNG :mark: I’m a fan of Perkins so seeing him get a shot at any title is good in my books. I liked what he had to say about his work in the ring doing his talking instead of his literal words. Perkins can be a decent player in the midcard and a feud with Regal will likely keep him relevant. Plz keep him relevant! God damn, the divas are turning loose here huh? Again, you used the attack from behind/brawl method, so that’s three times now. Again, it’s better to mix it up once in a while as it gets old reading it over and over and over again. Hmm, 3MB debut?

Mysterio/Batista segment was again kind of awkward. Mysterio at least, sounded awkward to me. Not sure why he’d mention his kids in this, just seemed like a way to get him some pop. But anyway, I think this segment between the two should’ve been purely based on what they’d do against Legacy, kind of fell flat on me here. Then you have the Legacy segment next up which I think is fine because we didn’t really get what they were planning. If they did reveal their plans, then it should’ve been broken up, but this was fine. Attack from behind again? Four times now.

Very good promo by Melina here. Extreme Rules match between her and Beth will be crazy. I’ll be looking to see if you can top TNA’s match of Gail/Taryn, so yeah. Good dialogue from Melina and I’m glad you went with her doing a promo instead of Beth because Melina’s a pretty good talker. Kind of a cheap way for HBK to lose here. I think going a different route would’ve been better here. Just seemed kind of random that HBK would get distracted so easily. But hell, his match with Miz at Vengeance should be a good one with it being 2 out of 3 Falls.

Perkins looked kind of weak here after that beating he took. Again, we get some kind of interference, I’ll count that as five times in the show already. I wasn’t surprised when Sheamus came out to make the save because it seems that’s the theme for this episode. But I will say that a Sheamus/Regal feud can be very interesting, but where does Perkins fit into all of this? Maybe it becomes a triple threat? I don’t know, has me intrigued though. Please don’t break up the Colons cause they’d be boring as hell as singles competitors, or well, Primo would be. Carlito can do fine on his own but I’d rather he be in a tag team, that suits him better imo.

End of the show counts as six times you’ve used the dirty finish, might be a little too much imo. However, the main event did advance the story of Batista and Orton and that’s all that really matters. Not sure how Mysterio comes back from this but I’m guessing he’ll somehow be involved in the match at Vengeance. Definitely adds more fuel for Batista to destroy Orton but here’s hoping next week comes with something different.

Overall, the show was kind of predictable and very heel-heavy. The outcome for almost everything had the heels come out on top, I think you’d wanna mix that up. However, the Vengeance card is looking pretty decent so far. I gotta say that I’m enjoying SD more than RAW atm, not your best show but still worth reading. Onto the next (Y)
 
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Re: C3K Presents: WWE 2009 - The Fear That's In Your Eyes

Raw Review


Hey bro, great to see you still doing this. As I told you earlier I’m gonna check this out. I haven’t read any shows lately, so let’s see how this goes…

First off, I like the banner :D. I liked the recap you gave of what happened last week with Orton/Tista. Also, it was good to start the show off with him returning.

Batista segment: You’re giving good detail on his entrance. Detail is one of my pet peeves, so I applaud you there. Foley on commentary, epic. Good little tidbit from Big Dave, basically sums his whole return to Raw up. Also, there’s a few grammatical errors but no biggie. Good start from Orton, he’s in character. I’m assuming by him mentioning Evolution and HHH/Flair, that this whole feud is going to be a whole “I’m the best of Evolution and I’ll take you out again” feud. OK back and forth comments between the two. In typical Legacy fashion, it’s a 3-on-1 attack. Rey saves the day...tag match perhaps? Yep. :L at King being GM, it’s cool though. Looking forward to the match, Legacy to cheat somehow, methinks. Overall: Good segment to open the show. As I said before, a few grammatical errors but it’s OK. BTW, it’s Arkansas. :)

GM Jerry: Hmmm….King and the divas. I have to wonder what’s going on in the “private meeting”. Lucky bastard :L. Anyways, onto the Kennedy/MVP match. Before I continue, there wasn’t any description or commentary beforehand at all. Were they automatically in the ring? Was anything said, or did Cole/Mick speak? Didn’t like this too much, but it’s not a problem. I’ll admit, I’m a horrible match writer so I don’t really know how to review a match, but I’ll give it a try. Story>matches, ftw!! Anyways, Good recap of the match, can’t wait to see how Monarchy take this. I agree with Foley on his comments, Jesse/Festus aren’t that much of competition, nuff said. Tbh (this is just me), I don’t like when the stars themselves call Monarchy established and themselves a random put together team, no worries though. Instead of “we done”, it’s “we did”, just something I caught onto. Kennedy/MVP are in character, however…they met last week?? Pretty sure they’ve met beforehand. And here’s Drew/Nigel…how was it unnoticed they were coming down? Good attack by the Monarchy, expecting Kennedy/MVP to get their revenge. Overall: Good match to hype Kennedy/MVP up, and then a good attack by their rivals, it continues the story and sets up for their revenge.

TJ Perkins: Wasn’t really sure who he was, but you clarified for me :). Nice tidbit from him, can’t wait to see how he can fare against Regal. And now to the divas match, I’m now assuming that you just skip the whole entrance/pre-match tidbit. Who’s Sheila? Ah ok, I see :p. Nice little squash victory for Maryse. I have to wonder how that private meeting is going :L. Nice promo from Maryse talking trash about all the divas. She seems in character, so I applaud you. What happened to Katie Lea?? Here’s King. :L at him saying he was in his office thinking. Nice, a fatal 4 way! Can’t wait, shall be interesting. Interesting moment with the three divas turning on each other as Maryse escapes, it should make more an interesting match. Also, have to wonder who the four “rockers” are. BTW, was that the entire video package? Not much detail was given, so I’m unsure. Anyways….overall the entire segment was good. Sets up for the fatal 4 way, and there’s turmoil brewing already, so it works good.

Batista: Good little chat between Dave and Rey, just promotion for the match later on. Turmoil in the Legacy locker room. “Get of the jumpin’ bean”, what’s that mean? Hmm, can’t wait to see the plan they’re conspiring.

Punk: Clobbering time!! So, I’m confused. All of the previous matches have had no real pre-match tidbits, but this one does… Swagz attacks, I like it. Eddie at Judgment Day? Remind me, young chap. I’m not sure if WWE at that time would allow Punk being busted open, but what the hell, it’s BTB. I like that Punk tries to fight back as well as Haas trying to help. I like the cable choke, but still unsure if that’d be seen on WWE tv. Great attack by Swagger. I’m a Swagz fanboy so I can’t wait to see what’s next for him :p. Overall: good segment, can’t complain. It got the job done, got Swagger over, and sets up for further Swagz/Punk confrontations.

Vengeance: I liked the Vengeance hype video, hypes the PPV and I wonder who the mystery man at the end is. Good job hyping it up boyo. We cut to the announce booth…I thought the table was destroyed? Good interview with Melina to hype her match with Beth, there’s a few grammatical errors again, but no worries, it’s just something I pick up on.

Shawn/Barrett: Again, no description pre-match, it’s not a big fuss but it’d be beneficial imo. Good match with the distraction from Miz, it puts over Barrett with a win over HBK. Quick question, when did Bret come back? I haven’t read much of this, so I’m unsure. I liked the promo from Miz, setups the PPV match. Can’t wait to see what happens. Overall: good segment, no complaints.

Regal/TJ: Good even matchup between Regal and TJ, I like that you gave both men a chance to shine. Monarchy attacks…no complaints thus far except this. If Drew pushed him into the ring off the turnbuckle, and hit him with the Future Shock on the floor, did he pull him out of the ring?? If so, incorporate that in the match, detail is your friend :). Good win for Regal, it elevates him and the Monarchy. The newbie Sheamus for the save! Tag match next week perhaps, or Regal/Sheamus? Good match, eager to see what happens between Sheamus/Monarchy…

JTG/Shad: LMAO at Vince on the beach in a suit calling Cryme Tyme criminals. Good video hyping Summerslam, nothing else can be said tbh. Good win by Shad/JTG, it basically sets up to show Carlito showing signs of a heel turn imo.

Main event time: So, we see Orton come out, but not the match participants? Detail is your friend boyo, it’s not a big deal, it’s just a little pet peeve I have. Good even-faired matchup between the two teams, I’m glad you gave Legacy some momentum. Big Dave going for the win, and then an attack by Orton. Typical Legacy fashion, but I like it. Handcuffs, oh boy, Dave’s about to get a beating. Con-chair-to to Rey while Big Dave is helpless, good idea from you broski. It gets Orton more heat and continues the bitterness between him and ‘Tista. Love the closing to the show, it’s a cliffhanger indeed. Overall: good segment to end the show, sets up for next week. I’m assuming Rey’s now out of action, and Batista will surely go for payback for his friend.

Overall: The show was good still leading into Vengeance, matches have been setup and feuds are continuing. I like it. There is a whole lot of potential in all of the feuds going on. Once again, your description isn’t as good as I’d expect, because I’ve seen you give great detail, this is nothing compared to it. Also, there’s a couple grammatical errors that I caught onto, but it’s not a big fuss. The show was good, it continued the storylines, and set up for a good PPV. Nice job, bro.
 
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