Re: C3K Presents: WWE 2009 - The Fear That's In Your Eyes
WWE Superstars – 16th July 2009
For the first time, Superstars got a dedicated announce team, rather than the Raw and SmackDown teams taking turns - Josh Matthews and Matt Striker took the reigns.
In the opening match of the night, David Hart Smith defeated Curt Hawkins @ 7.35 but appeared to suffer a minor injury to his thigh.
In the next match, Mickie James defeated Jillian Hall @ 5.01 with Michelle McCool and Gail Kim at the announce table, no sign of the Women’s Champion though.
Making his return to the WWE, and more importantly the Raw roster, Tyson Tomko defeated a local jobber @ 0.42
After Tomko won his match though, he stayed around as The Miz defeated Jesse @ 5.03.
After the match, Tomko attacked Jesse, and with The Miz directing traffic, Tomko destroyed Festus when he tried to save Jesse. After the beat down, Miz and Tomko exchanged a few words, appearing that they are working together now, with the Josh Matthews wondering what this means for Shawn Michaels.
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*Backstage – Hallway*
Instead of cutting right into the highlight video for the show, and instead of showing a package revolving around last Sunday’s explosive Pay-per-view – we cut right into the backstage area. We appear to be in a hallway, with various Superstars huddled around something. The crowd in arena murmur in anticipation of what it could be, and when the SmackDown General Manager, Theodore Long shows up, the group of Superstars part like the red see... to REVEAL JOHN CENA LYING IN A CRUMPLED HEAP!
It’s almost a carbon copy of last night, Cena, battered and bruised, lying on the cold concrete, surrounded by Superstars and in complete agony. The crowd don’t like the sight of this, which is becoming a fairly regular thing now, so they begin to boo while a group of them begin a “CE-NA” chant. The camera focuses on Teddy Long, who shakes his head and leaves the scene, walking with a purpose.
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Friday Night SmackDown – 17th July 2009; Daly City, California
The Road To SummerSlam Begins
Now, we get the usual opening video, highlighting the best that SmackDown has to offer, putting some extra emphasis on its World Heavyweight Champion, who managed to retain his belt last Sunday. Once the package concludes, we swiftly fade into the Cow Palace, where the fans in attendance are screaming their lungs off, but they are quickly drowned out when the firework display sounds off from the stage. Then, as the camera pans around the arena, taking in some interesting signs, the voice of SmackDown begins to speak.
Jim Ross: Hello ladies and gentleman and welcome to Friday Night SmackDown! We are just a few days removed from a very controversial pay-per-view where Matt Hardy managed to retain his World Heavyweight Championship.
We cut to the announce table now, where of course, Jim Ross, dressed in a black suit and he has his trademark black hat, whilst JBL is dressed in grey, and his white cowboy hat on.
Jim Ross: Sitting beside me as ever to call the action, a former WWE Champion and a future Hall of Famer, John Bradshaw Layfield. My name is good ol’ J.R, Jim Ross and thank you for allowing us into your homes tonight. Just before the opening video played, a distressing scene was playing out backstage, a scene which was became a regular occurrence here on SmackDown.
JBL: J.R, John Cena has been attacked nearly four times now, one time he was even the victim of a near hit and run, he has obviously pissed someone off backstage, and we all thought Cena was the epitome of niceness.
Jim Ross: I can’t disagree with you, John. Cena is one of the nicest men on SmackDown, but is one of the toughest also, as evidenced last night when he continued fighting, climbing into the cage despite being attacked before the match.
JBL: It took a Twist of Fate from the top of the cage, J.R, a moment that I will never forget, to end that match. And in the end, Matt Hardy was standing on top of the cage, raising that title to the heavens, proving that he is no fluke champion.
Jim Ross: I don’t think anyone was calling him a fluke champion, but regardless, ladies and gentleman, we’ll have more on what happened last Sunday at The Bash but right now I’m just hearing that SmackDown General Manager, Theodore Long will be out here momentarily to address what transpired backstage a few moments ago.
***MACMILITANT***
As if on cue, the SmackDown GM’s music hits and he gets a respectful pop from the fans in attendance as we walks onto the stage. Theodore Long, dressed in that horrible brown suit, strides down the ramp with a purpose, reaching the ring in record time, jogging up the steel steps and stepping through the ropes. He’s handed a microphone from some lackey at ring side before taking a spot in the centre of the ring, waiting for his music to die down, and when it does...
Theodore Long: Last Sunday, the World Heavyweight Title was defended inside a solid steel cage, and Matt Hardy successfully defended his title against... John Cena.
~ Long isn’t his usual jovial self, instead he’s very intense, which the crowd pick up on...
Theodore Long: But... for the past couple of weeks, John Cena has been found lying backstage, seemingly attacked by someone we don’t know yet. And, I, just like of you, wanna’ find out who done it. So, if the person that did this, wants to come forward and clear his conscience, then come on out, playa.
~ The crowd turn to the stage, in hopes of seeing the man who attacked Cena. But, JBL says that the guy would be an idiot to reveal himself right now...
~ Suddenly...
***BREAK THE WALLS DOWN***
WHAT?! The instant the fireworks went off the crowd began to boo incessantly, as none other than a suit clad Chris Jericho walked onto the stage. But, beside him stand The Brian Kendrick and R-Truth! In the ring, Theodore Long looks up at Jericho with a perplexed expression, wondering if either of these men are actually the man who’s been attacking Cena. The threesome, ignoring the jeers and taunts from the crowd, walks down the ramp, and over to the steel steps.
Jim Ross: Chris Jericho, the man who lost to Jeff Hardy last night, the man who lost his shot at the World Heavyweight Championship – what is he doing out here? And he even has The Brian Kendrick and R-Truth with him.
JBL: I doubt that either of R-Truth or Brian Kendrick was the one attacking John Cena. I think this has nothing to do with Cena, they are out here for a different reason.
With Theodore Long staring a hole through him, Jericho walks over to the corner and demands a microphone, the man at ring side delivers and The Best In The World walks towards the centre of the ring, standing next to Kendrick and Truth.
Chris Jericho: (hand towards Teddy) Before you jump to conclusions, Teddy, I am not the man that attacked John Cena. And neither are these two.
~ Teddy shakes his, incredulous at being interrupted for a totally different reason that he was expecting...
Theodore Long: Jericho, no games playa, I asked for the man who attacked John to come out here, and now you three come out and interrupt me.
R-Truth: (now with microphone) Oh, you gonna’ hear it!
~ Kendrick puts a hand on Truth’s shoulder, reining him in...
Chris Jericho: You know why we’re out here, Teddy. I couldn’t care less about what happens to John Cena, this is about you...
and your ego.
~ Boos from the crowd. Teddy grins, shaking his head.
Theodore Long: Playa, you wanna’ talk about ego? I-
The Brian Kendrick: (interrupting) Listen up,
“playa”, myself, Chris and R-Truth – all three of us have an issue with you. And when The Brian Kendrick has an issue with someone, he tells them to their face.
Theodore Long: Go on then playas’, if you-
R-Truth: You cost me my U.S Championship!
~ Again, Kendrick has to put a hand on Truth’s shoulders, stopping him from taking a step toward the General Manager...
Chris Jericho: Last Sunday, I had my hand raised in victory... but I am not the number one contender to the World Heavyweight Championship. Which, by the way, is the biggest
travesty that this industry has ever witnessed –
especially now that Jeff Hardy is the number one contender.
~ Just the mention of Jeff Hardy’s name sends the crowd into a rapture of cheers, which ‘causes Teddy to look at them, nodding...
Chris Jericho: Don’t listen to these hypocritical parasites, Teddy, these people are nothing more than bottom feeders that relate to the screw up that is Jeff Hardy.
~ To the side, Kendrick and Truth are nodding...
Chris Jericho: I should be number one contender, I should be challenging Matt Hardy for the World Title at SummerSlam... simply because I am the best in the world... at what I do.
~ Lots of heat.
The Brian Kendrick: And... Teddy, The Brian Kendrick should be the WWE Tag Team Champion right now. But you cost me that, just like you cost Chris his gold.
~ R-Truth clears his throat into the microphone...
The Brian Kendrick: And you also cost R-Truth his United States Championship.
R-Truth: We all know you had favourites, Teddy!
~ Long shakes his head...
Chris Jericho: Everyone in this arena, and everyone watching at home knows that you don’t like me, nor do you like these two gentlemen. That is why you’ve gone out of your way to make sure we don’t succeed on SmackDown, isn’t that right, General Manager?
~ Lots of heat.
Theodore Long: I don’t know what’s been put in the water recently, but if you playas think I’m at the heart of some conspiracy then you are more stupid than I thought.
~Ohh...
Theodore Long: I find it insultin’ that you would accuse me-
R-Truth: ADMIT IT!
~ Oh, Truth.
Theodore Long: I will not admit anything, ‘cause there is nothin’ to admit.
The Brian Kendrick: We don’t see it that way, Teddy. But we knew you would deny every accusation that we threw at you.
Chris Jericho: So, we, as a group, collectively took this matter to the WWE Board of Directors. And they told us, that an issue like this would need to be dealt with by the Chairman...
Vincent Kennedy McMahon.
~ Big pop for the mention of McMahon...
The Brian Kendrick: Mister McMahon couldn’t be here tonight, because he is still recovering from being kicked in the head, but he did record a video from his home, and we have it here, especially for you, so please...
~ Kendrick turns to the stage, and in homage to Jericho says...
The Brian Kendrick: Roll the footage, monkeys!
~ All eyes turn to the stage...
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A video begins to play on the titan tron, and it’s of Vince McMahon, even though he’s in his home, he’s obviously dressed for the video as he’s clad in a nice suit. He stares into the camera and gets a massive pop, but of course – he can’t hear it because it’s pre-recorded.
Vince McMahon: A few days ago, a group of Superstars came to me with an issue with SmackDown General Manager, Theodore Long. At first, I thought it would be another case of simply being a Superstar that didn’t feel he was being treated fairly... and that’s just what it was.
~ Pop from the crowd in the arena. McMahon shifts in his seat...
Vince McMahon: That was the case until I looked into this matter personally. I sat down and watched every SmackDown in the past few weeks, and came to the realization that Theodore Long has, in fact, being giving showing preferential treatment to various Superstars.
~ Heat, but obviously McMahon can’t hear so he presses on...
Vince McMahon: Chris Jericho is a smart individual, as is Brian Kendrick and... R-Truth is a unique man... but the thing they all have in common is the fact that they have all been cheated out of something... by Theodore Long.
~ McMahon shakes his head...
Vince McMahon: The Brian Kendrick lost his WWE Tag Team Championship, in a match that wasn’t announced ahead of time, nor was giving the proper advertisement that it deserved. R-Truth was placed in a cruel gauntlet match, where he ultimately lost the U.S Title.
~ McMahon grins...
Vince McMahon: I can hear the boos already, but quite frankly – this is about business, and last Sunday... Theodore Long overturned a perfectly good, clean result and practically gave the win to Jeff Hardy. Chris Jericho is correct, in my view, Theodore Long – you have been showing preferential treatment.
~ Loud heat....
Vince McMahon: With that in mind, I could fire you straight away for this – but I’m a viewer like anybody else. And I believe this match that I am about to announce will be what’s best for SmackDown, and the WWE as a business brand. Theodore Long, at SummerSlam, you will put together a team of four Superstars, of your choosing to compete for you against The Brian Kendrick, his associate Ezekiel Jackson, R-Truth and Chris Jericho.
~ This actually gets a big pop...
Vince McMahon: But, Teddy... if Chris Jericho’s team wins, then your job as General Manager will end. You will no longer be the SmackDown General Manager.
With those lingering words, the chairman stands up, and walks out of the camera shot as we cut back to the show.
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We return to SmackDown, where Teddy Long looks like he has been hit with a wet fish, whilst Jericho and his two buddies all grin from ear to ear with Truth pointing at Long. With Teddy speechless, Jericho mouths “SummerSlam” as the threesome back away, exiting the ring.
***BREAK THE WALLS DOWN***
With the playing of Jericho’s music, ending the segment, signifying a victory for the three of them tonight, he and the other two back up the ramp, as the SmackDown General Manager tries to fathom what just transpired.
Jim Ross: It is official folks! At SummerSlam, we will have a four on four match, and if Theodore Long’s team loses – then he will be fired from SmackDown.
JBL: Finally! It took a long time, but Mister McMahon has seen sense. Everyone and their dog could see Teddy Long was showing some Superstars preferential treatment, and now even the chairman says he was, you don’t argue with the chairman.
Jim Ross: You certainly don’t want to do that. As we know, Chris Jericho will lead the team of The Brian Kendrick, R-Truth and Ezekiel Jackson against Theodore Long’s team, we don’t know who will be a part of that team, but rest assured – we will inform you if and when we get that information.
JBL: Who in their right mind would want to be a part of Team Teddy, they’d commit career suicide by doing that when we get a new General Manager after SummerSlam.
Jim Ross: Well, be that as it may, we have to move on folks – but first we have to take a quick commercial break. But, don’t go anywhere, because afterwards we will have The Bash highlights, and in a match that we are both looking forward to, one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions, Tyson Kidd will be facing a revitalised Shelton Benjamin!
{Commercial Break}
As promised by Jim Ross, we return to SmackDown and whirl straight into a collection of still images from the Sunday just past. The first couple are of Dolph Ziggler hitting a Zig-Zag on John Morrison and holding the Cruiserweight Championship above his head, then we see Kofi Kingston rolling up R-Truth and holding his title up for all to see. Finally, the last few shots are of John Cena and Matt Hardy battling in the cage, one of which we see Matt hitting a Twist of Fate from the top, and the final one being the World Heavyweight Champion standing on top, bellowing out for all to hear him.
And the still images have concluded, so we cut back to the arena where...
***CAN’T BE TOUCHED***
A batch of heat greets the arrival of The Franchise Playa, Shelton Benjamin, who saunters out onto the stage, dressed in a white sleeveless silk hoodie, with white tights and white boots. As last week, there is no gold standard related items, and as the beat of the music kicks in – Benjamin pulls down his hood, revealing his face and jawing about how he will be the winner tonight.
Jim Ross: Quite possibly, you are looking at the most gifted athlete in the entire WWE, Shelton Benjamin. I’ve been a fan of Shelton since day one, ever since he debuted with Charlie Haas, forming the World’s Greatest Tag Team, but tonight he is going solo against one half of another very talented team – Tyson Kidd of The Hart Dynasty.
JBL: And Shelton knows he is the most gifted athlete in this company, you can just tell from the way he walks out here, everyone is beneath him according to Benjamin, but he’ll face a tough test tonight in the form of Tyson Kidd – a graduate of The Hart Dungeon, even I didn’t want to see what went on down there.
The Franchise Playa hops onto the steel steps, takes a step onto the apron and enters the ring. He walks over to the turnbuckle, pulls himself up to the second rope, takes off his silk hoodie and throws it to the ground, shouting “Most gifted!” which draws heat, but he simply flashes a white tooth and hops down.
***NEW FOUNDATION***
A roar of approval greets the music of one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions, Tyson Kidd, who appears on the stage, dressed in the signature pink and black of the Hart family. His partner, David Hart Smith isn’t with him tonight, but Natalya is, she stands at his side and the two look down at Benjamin from the stage. He looks down at his WWE Tag Team Title around his waist, says something to Natalya and then walks on down the ramp.
Jim Ross: This is gonna’ be awesome. Tyson Kidd is one of the most skilled wrestlers on SmackDown, he can do it all – high flying, mat wrestling, and his strikes are some of the most beautiful striking I have ever seen.
JBL: But like you said earlier, Shelton Benjamin is Shelton Benjamin. He’s no slouch, he’s one of the best we have, and we are about to see these two young Superstars face off... it’s gonna’ be a battle, J.R!
Once Kidd and Natalya stop interacting with the fans, slapping their hands, Kidd jogs up the steel steps as Natalya stands next to the apron. He takes off his belt, gazes into it and almost reluctantly hands it to the referee who hands it to the man at ring side. Interestingly, despite not having an actual tag team partner, Benjamin steals a glance at the title, but then it’s all business as the ref calls for the bell.
1 – Shelton Benjamin vs. Tyson Kidd w/Natalya
In the early going, Benjamin and Kidd were evenly matched, engaging in an exciting sequence of chain wrestling, which ended in a state mate and a stare off, and the crowd responded with a respect filled applause. The two tried again, this time Benjamin managed to win the exchange, pinning Kidd down by putting his knee on his back and holding his head in place. But Kidd would battle back, ending up in an advantageous position to a big pop.
The chain/mat wrestling ended pretty quickly after Kidd won that exchange, with Benjamin managing to get to his feet and knee Kidd in the stomach, before stepping behind and hitting a German Suplex. Benjamin would attempt to enforce his foothold in the match, utilizing his amateur wrestling skills, but Kidd knew how to get off the mat, and that he did – battling back and hitting a picture perfect drop kick which sent Benjamin tumbling backwards and through the ropes to the outside.
Benjamin took a few moments to get his bearings, not needing to rush back in, but he took too long for Kidd’s liking, as he grabbed the top rope and jumped over onto the outside, flipping as he does so and landing back first onto The Franchise Playa! The WWE Tag Team Champion stands up and fist pumps the air, getting applause from both the crowd and Natalya. He pulls Benjamin to his feet, and launches him back into the ring, before scampering after him and going for the cover, but only getting a two count. It was at that point we were informed we would need to head to a commercial break.
{Commercial Break}
As we return, we get a quick replay of what transpired during the commercial break – where Shelton Benjamin got back into the match by attempting to kick Kidd, who caught his foot, but Kidd spun him around and Benjamin’s foot cracked the temple of one half of the tag team champions! Right now though, Benjamin has Kidd in the corner, and is lashing knees into the stomach of his opponent. The crowd begin to boo the kicks, until Benjamin stops and then Irish-whips him over to the other side. Benjamin sprints at him, but Kidd gets two feet up into the face of The Franchise Playa! The smaller half of The Hart Dynasty positions himself on the top rope, but he’s took his eyes off Benjamin, who suddenly LEAPS ONTO THE TOP ROPE AND HITS A OVERHEAD BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX!
This didn’t end the match though, but it allowed Benjamin to enter into a stretch of control again. The Franchise Playa worked over Kidd, weakening him, sometimes shooting a look at Natalya, and at one point telling her “Ain’t nothin’ you can do!” as he bullies the smaller man around the ring. The crowd were getting on Benjamin’s back now, begging Tyson to show some signs of life, some signs of offense.
Finally, Kidd does show some life, battling his way out of the corner, creating some separation from Benjamin. Kidd manages to duck a clothesline, bounce off the ropes and hit a spinning heel kick! This got a near fall, and Kidd began to get on a roll, hitting some fast paced moves and getting some more near falls.
The match was coming to a close now, and the two engaged in some momentum shifting moments, but Kidd managed to counter Paydirt, creating some separation and going to the top rope. Suddenly though...
~~ A MAN CLOTHED IN BLACK CAME THROUGH THE CROWD... LEAPING ONTO THE APRON! ~~
The referee was now distracted, as was Kidd, who got down from the top rope, and walked over to the man, and actually hit him! The man fell from the apron, but we suddenly see Natalya trying to warn Kidd, but it’s too late, he turns around... RIGHT INTO PAYDIRT... ONE... TWO... THREE!
Winner – Shelton Benjamin @ 15.02
Who the?! What the?! Confusion rings around The Cow Palace as Benjamin rolls out of the ring, the referee quickly follows and raises his hand for him but Benjamin rips it away and backs up onto the ramp, falling backwards and sitting on the cold steel. Natalya climbs into the ring and kneels beside Kidd who is beginning to get up. The talking point however, is making his way around the ring, the man in black kneels down beside Benjamin, we can’t see his face but Benjamin says something to him and then the man in black helps The Franchise Playa up![/I][/COLOR]
Jim Ross: Who the hell is that!? This man, this man shrouded in blackness has just cost Tyson Kidd his match, and it appears that Benjamin was in on it the whole time!
JBL: I don’t know about you, J.R, but I think it’s genius. Benjamin is now the talk of SmackDown with this stunt, I can’t wait to find out who it is underneath that garment.
Jim Ross: What a terrible end to a fantastic match. I’m usually singing Shelton’s praises but this was simply a cheap way to win.
Benjamin and his “friend” are now on the stage, staring down at one half off the WWE Tag Team Champions and then they both suddenly make the title motion across their stomachs.
*Backstage – Interview Area*
Standing by in the SmackDown interview set, is none other than one of SmackDown’s interviewer – Matt Striker.
Matt Striker: Ladies and gentleman... the NEW Cruiserweight Champion... Dolph Ziggler.
~ Right away, the crowd give out a batch of heat as the camera pans out to reveal Dolph Ziggler, clad in gold...
Matt Striker: And, Dolph-
~ Suddenly, Ziggler yanks the microphone from Striker’s grasp which startles him...
Dolph Ziggler: Last night, I showed the world how good I am. I proved that I am better than any individual in this locker room. I’ve been too good for too long without getting my just rewards, and now
(glances at the Cruiserweight Title) I’ve got it.
~ Heat. Ziggler takes the title from his shoulders and stares at it before placing it back there...
Dolph Ziggler: My name is Dolph Ziggler... Cruiserweight Champion... that has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it, Matt. For the past month and a half, I’ve fought to get this title, defeating numerous other Cruiserweights, showing everyone why I am the very best... showing everyone why I deserve to be the Cruiserweight Champion.
~ Another batch of heat.
Dolph Ziggler: I proved to the world that I am a champion... but I also proved that I am THE champion. Everyone says that the championship doesn’t make the man... no... the man makes the title... this title looks pretty damn good, and it’s because Dolph Ziggler is holdin’ it... not John Morrison!
~ Pop for the mention of Morrison, but Ziggler ignores it...
Dolph Ziggler: Last Sunday, John Morrison put up a good fight, but he was no match for The Show-Off. I walked out to that ring, and I put on a show, and I looked damn good doing it.
~ More heat for the arrogance on display...
Dolph Ziggler: An’ now tonight I have to do it again. But it doesn’t make a difference, I may be beat up, but I’ll still go out there and put on a show. Because, Matt, I am the best thing going today, I am the Cruiserweight Champion, and John Morrison isn’t gonna’ change that.
With that, Ziggler pushes the microphone into Striker’s chest and brushes past him. He walks away from the interview set, arriving in a hallway and the cameras are now following him, but suddenly we hear a shriek from off camera.
???: DOLPH!
The Cruiserweight Champion turns and looks to the side, and eventually we see the Assistant General Manager, Layla walk into the shot. But something’s wrong, she’s crying, she immediately walks right into Dolph, burying her face in his chest.
Dolph Ziggler: Uh... hey
(trying to get Layla off), what... come on.
~ Finally, Layla lifts her head from his chest and looks at him, still bubbling like a baby...
Dolph Ziggler: (wiping a tear from her face) What’s wrong...
Layla: (unrecognisable ranting, mixed with crying)
Dolph Ziggler: ... What?
~ Layla takes a deep breath...
Layla: Teddy sacked me!
~ Layla immediately rushes into Ziggler’s chest again, this time he wraps his arms around her, trying to awkwardly adjust his Cruiserweight Title...
Dolph Ziggler: He fired you? Hold on, why did he fire you?
~ Layla doesn’t respond, instead she wraps her arms around the CW Champs waist...
Dolph Ziggler: Tell you what, let’s go to his office and sort this out. It’s probably a misunderstandin’.
Layla nods whilst in the grasp of Ziggler, and the two then walk away, presumably in the direction of the General Manager’s office.
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SUMMERSLAM COUNTDOWN
~~ !!44 DAYS!! ~~
~ SUMMERSLAM MOMENT ~
- 2008 -
~ In what was a brutal Hell in a Cell match, Edge and The Undertaker battled, and in the end it was The Deadman sending Edge to hell, by Chokeslamming him through the ring.
***
{Commercial Break}
*Backstage – Hallway*
When SmackDown returns, we are backstage, where The Franchise Playa, Shelton Benjamin is chatting to one of The Bella Twins – it appears to be Nikki Bella.
Nikki Bella: I just
(grabs his forearm) loved watchin’ you out there!
~ Shelton, obviously, isn’t adverse to compliments...
Nikki Bella: And I just knew you would beat Tyson...
(suddenly begins grinning) especially after what we did last Sunday.
~ You slut...
Shelton Benjamin: Las-
~ Cue interruption...
???: Uh, Shelton.
~ The camera pans out and we see the lovely Tiffany standing with a microphone, Shelton turns to face her...
Tiffany: Shelton, I was wonderin’ if we could get a quick word?
Shelton Benjamin: (nodding) Sure.
~ Nikki gets a little bit closer to Benjamin, threading her arm through his, sending a clear message to Tiffany, who simply asks her question...
Tiffany: Shelton, earlier on tonight you competed against Tyson Kidd but we saw... a man clothed in black distract not only the referee but also Tyson, allowing you to pick up the victory.
~ Benjamin glances at Nikki...
Shelton Benjamin: Look, Tiff’ – it doesn’t matter that I had a
(makes the sign with his fingers) tiny bit of help. All that matters is that I won, I defeated one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions-
Nikki Bella: And if that guy didn’t show up, he would have beat Tyson anyway.
~ Tiffany gets a catty look from Nikki but she ignores her. It appears as though Nikki’s sudden change in attitude has turned the fans against her, as they boo that little sentence.
Tiffany: Alright... but I think everyone wants to know who-
Shelton Benjamin: (interrupting) Oh, you’ll find out soon enough. The Franchise Playa will be getting some back up, and eventually become one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions.
~ With Nikki saying “yeah” to Tiff’, Benjamin and the Bella back away, turning and leaving Tiffany to stand there.
*Ringside*
In the ring, stands The Moscow Mauler, Vladimir Kozlov, getting a little bit of a pop.
Jim Ross: It appears that things are getting chaotic backstage, ladies and gentleman. Already tonight we’ve seen John Cena attacked by an unknown person, and it appears that Layla has been fired by Theodore Long.
JBL: Another display of power going to someone’s head. He knows he’ll be losing his job soon, so he’s attempting to put his stamp on things before he gets fired.
Jim Ross: I’m not so sure about that. Anyway, moving on ladies and gentleman, don’t forget that later on tonight, Dolph Ziggler will defend his Cruiserweight Championship against Evan Bourne, and in our main event, the World Heavyweight Champion, Matt Hardy will face off against Bobby Lashley in a non-title match.
***MAN ON FIRE***
The normally blue tinted arena explodes into a dark shade of red as fire rises from the stage, shocking a few of the fans. Immediately after the fire dies down, The Big Red Monster, Kane walks onto the stage, quickly walking down the ramp, eyes set on the big Russian.
Jim Ross: Last Sunday, Kane went one on one with The Rated R Superstar, Edge. In the end, it was Edge that came out victorious, ending Kane’s recent bout of rampage, and now he faces a very tough competitor in Vladimir Kozlov.
JBL: Both Vladimir Kozlov and Kane have something in common – they have both defeated The Undertaker. Not many Superstars can say they have done that, can they? Kozlov has competed for the WWE Championship, whilst Kane is a former WWE Champion; this is a collision course of which SmackDown hasn’t seen in a very long time.
Kane grabs the top rope, pulls himself onto the apron before stepping over the blue ropes. The referee calls for the bell, getting this huge match underway.
2 – Kane vs. Vladimir Kozlov
This wasn’t going to be a master class of technical wrestling; instead we got a classic big man on big man match. In the early going, the two of them traded positions of domination, but ultimately it ended in a stalemate, thanks to their matched strength. The commentators made sure to talk about the rose that was placed in the ring last Sunday, questioning who placed it there and why it affected Kane so much.
Eventually, Kane would take control of the match, using his experience. Kozlov would eventually get back into the match however, showing off some of his much improved striking. But in a short match, Kane took control again, and put Vladimir down with a Choke slam.
Winner – Kane @ 5.27
A groan of disapproval greets the bell as Kane climbs to his feet. He runs his hands over his head, before allowing the referee to raise his hand, and then he pulls away from him, and exits the ring.
Jim Ross: A strong showing by The Big Red Monster here tonight, defeating a very game, a very strong Vladimir Kozlov.
JBL: What’s surprising is that nothing strange happened.
Jesus, JBL. Suddenly, the lights in the arena go out and then the feed stops...
~ *STATIC* ~
Eventually, the feed comes back into play, and the arena is in complete darkness, glints of camera flashes in the crowd. No commentary to accompany the strange sight, and finally arena lights up, and we see Kane on the stage, kneeling on the ground! In front of him sits a red rose, just lying there, staring at him, as he does the same. A look of anguish appears on the face of The Big Red Monster, but then turns to sick happiness, and a sick grin appears on his face, he murmurs something like he’s talking to someone before HEADING BACK DOWN THE RAMP!
Jim Ross: What is Kane doing? The match is over; he’s coming back down to the ring.
Kozlov, who has just recovered from the match, has his back to the ramp, leaning on the apron and doesn’t see the attack coming. He’s rammed into his back, Kane turning him around on the apron and wailing into him with upper cuts. The Big Red Monster slides him back into the ring, he quickly follows and blocks a wild punch from the Russian, before kicking him in the stomach, grabbing his throat and CHOKE SLAMMING HIM AGAIN!
Jim Ross: Aww, what the hell! This match was over; Kane had no right to do what he just did!
JBL: You want to go tell him that? No? Didn’t think so.
Jim Ross: Something, again, set Kane off, ‘causing him to come back down to the ring and Choke Slam Kozlov. It was that rose, last Sunday the same rose was placed in the ring, but Kane didn’t look happy about it. This week, it spurred Kane on, what the hell is happening!?
In the ring, Kozlov is down and out, whilst Kane stands in the ring, looking up at the rose, smiling and nodding sadistically.
*Backstage – Catering Table*
The arena explodes in a huge pop as we see The Rated R Superstar, Edge standing in front of a table filled with food. He’s not focused on the food though, he’s making himself a coffee, once he’s done he turns and walks away; the camera follows. He gets to a corner and turns around...right into Chris Jericho, SPILLING THE COFFEE ALL OVER HIS SUIT! A roar of laughter rises from the crowd as Jericho simply stares at Edge, trying to keep himself from reacting to the searing hot coffee.
Edge: Aww, damn, man. I was really lookin’ forward to that.
~ A sheer look of disgust comes across on Jericho’s face...
Chris Jericho: You think this is funny, Edge?
Edge: Uh, kinda. Was it hot?
~ If looks could kill then Edge would be a dead man...
Chris Jericho: You’re damn right it was hot.
Edge: (grinning) It’s a shame about the suit though, looks nice-
Chris Jericho: Is everything a joke to you? You want to know what a good joke is, your friend, Christian.
~ Loud heat.
Chris Jericho: If you think that coffee was hot, imagine what Christian would have felt... when he was
burned alive.
~ The fun has now well and truly gone...
Chris Jericho: The joke is the fact that he went off, and cried to his best friend, “won’t somebody please help me”. It’s disgusting. You’re disgusting.
~ Before Edge can speak...
Chris Jericho: Now, I have to wash this out – you’re lucky I’m takin’ a stand tonight; otherwise I’d be teaching you a lesson for what you’ve done to me.
With a face like thunder, Jericho side steps Edge, walking down the hall way, leaving The Rated R Superstar to watch him go, shaking his head, muttering something to himself.
*Backstage – Hallway*
We cut elsewhere now, and the biggest pop of the night comes from the crowd as the number one contender to Matt Hardy’s World Heavyweight Title, JEFF HARDY, is WALKING~! down the corridor.
Jim Ross: Ladies and gentleman, after the break, we will hear from the number one contender, Jeff Hardy!
{Commercial Break}
Back on the blue brand...
*NO MORE WORDS*
The Cow Palace absolutely ERUPTS as JEFF HARDY appears on the stage! The number one contender to his brothers World Heavyweight Championship, dressed in a beige leather jacket, light jeans and he has his hair tied back. The Charismatic Enigma takes in the reaction from the crowd, smiling, then walking down the ramp, taking the time to slap the fans’ hands on the left side, and then goes back for the right side.
Jim Ross: What a reaction for Jeff Hardy! The man who defeated Chris Jericho... the man who defeated the man that has run him down for the past month – a personal rivalry came to an end at The Bash, but right now another one is about to start... again.
JBL: Despite my reasons for disagreeing with Hardy being the number one contender, Jeff will take on his brother, in the biggest match in both of their careers. Brother vs. brother... for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Hardy walks up the silver steps, hoping onto the apron and walking along it. He looks back at the crowd, taunting for the crowd before stepping into the rope. He walks over to the turnbuckle, hopping onto the second rope and nodding at the fantastic reception he’s getting. He motions across his stomach before stepping down and being handed a microphone; making his way into the centre of the ring.
Jeff Hardy: Last Sunday at The Bash... we... WE defeated Chris Jericho.
~ Big pop. Jeff begins to pace around the ring with a smile on his face...
Jeff Hardy: For the past month... Jericho has been runnin’ me down, talkin’ ‘bout my personal life... and even talkin’ about all of you. He ragged on us, calling us every name under the sun, but words, in the end, don’t matter. Chris Jericho, even called me a cancer... a cancer to this company.
~ Loud heat.
Jeff Hardy: It’ll take a hell of a lot more than Jeff Hardy to bring this company to its knees.
~ Pause...
Jeff Hardy: I beat Chris Jericho for each and every last one of you.
~ Big pop...
Jeff Hardy: In the lead up to the match... Jericho done his best to bring up my past... but the thing is... I’m an open book. You all know about my past, you all know about my mistakes... who hasn’t made mistakes in their life? I accepted them, I moved past them, and now I’m a better person... and I’m also the one that’s going to SUMMERSLAM!
~ Another pop. Hardy stops pacing...
Jeff Hardy: Jericho even tried cheatin’... but we prevailed, we beat him and now we are the number one CONTENDERS!
~ Massive pop...
Jeff Hardy: Brother versus brother, huh?
~ Solid pop for the big match...
Jeff Hardy: Matt Hardy.
~ Loud heat, which makes Jeff laugh a little...
Jeff Hardy: Hey, y’know... congratulations to him, he beat John Cena... he had his moment on top of the cage... but now he has to face me. And there won’t be any SummerSlam moment for him.
~ Pause...
Jeff Hardy: He has to face the man that had HIS WWE Championship RIPPED from him at the Royal Rumble, he has to face the man that had his HOUSE set on fire... he has to face... ME!
~ Another big pop. Hardy lowers the microphone, looking to the back before pulling it back up...
Jeff Hardy: He beat me at WrestleMania... and he beat me at Backlash... he got under my skin then, but there is no way in hell I’m losin’ to him a third time. Matt, savour the time you have with that championship belt, because at SummerSlam... I’m gonna’ do to you what you did to me... and that’s take your title AWAY FROM YOU!
~ Big pop...
Jeff Hardy: The road to SummerSlam begins now, the road to the end of Summer begins... and Matt, the road to the end of your reign as World Heavyweight Champion begins now... because in six weeks time... there will be a Hardy on that name plate... but it won’t be yours... it’ll be mine.
After a glaring look into the camera “No More Words” plays, signifying the end of the segment, and Jeff places the microphone down, he exits the ring and walks around it – slapping everybody’s hand.
Jim Ross: Some strong words from the number one contender, it was short and sweet, and he got his point across to his brother, who no doubt will have been watching this with open ears. Ladies and gentleman, we have to take a quick commercial break, but join us after because in his first title defence, Dolph Ziggler will put the Cruiserweight Title on the line against John Morrison.
{Commercial Break}
The bell rings and Justin Roberts steps forward.
Justin Roberts: The following contest is scheduled for one fall... and is for the Cruiserweight Championship of the world!
***AIN’T NO MAKE BELIEVE***
Out first, the challenger, who gets a rousing reception from the fans packed into The Cow Palace tonight. John Morrison makes his way onto the stage, clad in white and silver attire with his usual coat on, he poses in slow motion then walks down the ramp. In homage to Bret Hart, he takes off his shades and places them on a young boys face, and then walks towards the steel steps.
JBL: I don’t quite know understand why in the hell John Morrison has a rematch, he wasn’t the champion before, he didn’t have a rematch clause for Sunday.
Jim Ross: The power of the people, JBL, they wanted this match so Teddy Long gave them what they wanted.
JBL: Terrible General Manager, should never listen to these people. They booed me on my way out here you know. Disgrace.
Morrison jogs up the steel steps, swinging into the ring and making his way up one of the turnbuckles. He poses, allowing some of the fans to get camera shots of him before dropping down and handing his coat to someone at ring side.
***I’M HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD***
A pretty big amount of heat greets the NEW Cruiserweight Champion as Dolph Ziggler makes his way onto the stage. Dressed in a pink vest and silver trunks, and of course – the Cruiserweight Title wrapped around his waist. He turns on the stage, and shakes his ass, turning around and making his way down to the ring, pointing at Morrison and saying “you’ll never hold this” while pointing at the belt with his other hand.
Jim Ross: This is a man that went under the radar over on Monday Night Raw. In the draft, he came over to SmackDown and showed what he could do in that ring. Dolph Ziggler is a very talented Superstars, and now he has a title to go along with that talent. But with a title, comes a target, and it’s firmly placed on Dolph Ziggler’s back.
JBL: The same can be said for every single title holder in the back. Ziggler needs to get his mind off Layla and her problems with Teddy Long, which by the way, I believe her getting fired is a total abuse of power, but regardless – he has to get his mind off her and onto this match. He’s in real danger tonight, J.R, if his heads not in the game then he’s going to lose his belt, not more than five days since he won it.
Ziggler takes a trip around the ring, leaping onto the apron and stepping through the ropes, but then leaning back out – saying something to some nearby fans. He steps in and then climbs up the turnbuckle, before dropping down and handing his CW Title to the referee.
Justin Roberts: Introducing first, the challenger, from Los Angeles, California... weighing two hundred and nine pounds... he is a former WWE Tag Team Champion and a former ECW Champion... JOHN – MORRISON!!
Big pop. Morrison leaves his corner, walks to the centre, stares at Dolph then looks at the CW belt in the hands of the referee.
Justin Roberts: And his opponent, the champion, from Hollywood, Florida... weighing two hundred and thirteen pounds... he is the current Cruiserweight Champion of the world... DOLPH – ZIGGLER!!
Solid amount of heat. Ziggler steps forward, much like his opponent, and taps his Cruiserweight Title. The referee raises it above his head before handing it to the time keeper, and calling for the bell.
3 – CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Dolph Ziggler © vs. John Morrison
In the beginning, Ziggler starts to show off, ducking every one of Morrison’s attempts to get close to him. The showing off began to get on the fans nerves, as well as his opponent. Finally, Morrison got his hands on Ziggler, and beat him down, weakening him and stopping him from showing off. Morrison runs through some of his arsenal, getting a couple of near falls before a mistake, going to the top rope, gave Ziggler the chance to get back into the match.
Dolph began to control the pace of the bout, keeping Morrison on the back foot. Ziggler locked him in a sleeper hold, in a bid to keep him on the ground and away from his high flying offense. It worked for the most part, but the crowd got involved, getting Morrison fired up. He broke out of the sleeper hold, and went on his comeback. Ziggler was in trouble now as Morrison hit a Chuck Kick and set up for Starship Pain, but Dolph rolled out the way. Morrison struggled to his feet but Ziggler connected with Zig-Zag!
Winner and STILL Cruiserweight Champion: Dolph Ziggler @ 7.24
The counting of the three is met with a lot of heat, but Ziggler doesn’t give a damn – he rolls out of the ring and shouts at the referee to get him his title! The ref goes, grabs it and swiftly brings it to Ziggler on the ramp. After he raises his hand, he jogs back to the ring to make sure Morrison is alright.
Jim Ross: For the second time in the space of five days, Dolph Ziggler has proven how talented he really is, defeating John Morrison not once, but twice.
JBL: Morrison should’ve accepted his loss at The Bash, but he wanted one more crack, and he failed... again.
Jim Ross: Ziggler has proved all the naysayers wrong, all the people on Raw that thought he wasn’t cut out for this business, now look at him – the Cruiserweight Champion of the world.
***
Sweeping shot of the Aloha Stadium in Hawaii...
Narrator:
The biggest event of the summer...
Various shots of previous SummerSlam events in different arenas...
Narrator:
Home to some of the biggest moments...
Shots of Bret Hart versus Curt Hennig and The Rock vs. Brock Lesnar...
Narrator:
The biggest Superstars called their playground...
Quick clip of Hulk Hogan staring at Shawn Michaels...
Narrator:
Is getting even bigger...
A shot of the inside of the Aloha Stadium at night...
Narrator:
Bigger matches...
Shot of Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy staring at each other from across the ring...
Narrator:
Bigger moments...
Sweeping shot of a huge stadium, filled with WWE fans...
Narrator:
Bigger Superstars...
Side to side shots of John Cena and Randy Orton...
Narrator:
The biggest SummerSlam in history...
Another shot of the Aloha Stadium...
Narrator:
Is here...
***
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Narrator:
For the first time ever, Raw and SmackDown present a FOUR hour extravaganza... SummerSlam!
***
***Backstage – Hallway***
The camera is walking in front of R-Truth, who gets a solid amount of heat for his second appearance on camera tonight. He suddenly stops though, so the camera stops with him, and zooms in on Truth’s eyes widening.
R-Truth: I... KNEW IT!
~ Truth brushes past the camera and it follows him, and we see Theodore Long and Kofi Kingston talking amongst themselves. They stop when they see Truth coming and turn to look at him.
Kofi Kingston: This guy again.
~ Truth stops in front of them, and glances at each man in a comical fashion...
R-Truth: What is this?! You two thinkin’ up ways to embarrass R-Truth again?! Or... or are you two decidin’ who to put R-Truth against next week, huh?!
Theodore Long: Lis-
R-Truth: Don’t lie to me, Teddy, I know. I know, I always know!
Kofi Kingston: What the hell do you know?
~ Truth’s wide eyes return...
R-Truth: I know dat you two are in cahoots... against me! An’ I thought brothers were supposed to stick together.
~ Kofi and Long glance at each other...
R-Truth: Your silence only confirms your guilt... tell me what you two were laughin’ at... was it me?! Was it my hair... I only had time to get it-
Kofi Kingston: Actually no. We were talkin’ about your little stunt earlier... goin’ to Vince McMahon with your conspiracy crap. I can’t believe that Vince McMahon actually bought that... from the likes of you.
~ Oh...
R-Truth: What’s that supposed to mean? Are you... are you commenting on my skin colour?!
~ Kingston face palms...
Theodore Long: Listen playa, we were talkin’ about who is gonna’ be on Team Teddy, ya feel me playa’?
~ Truth glances at Kingston...
Theodore Long: So allow me to fill in the blanks... the first member of Team Teddy... is the United States Champion... Kofi Kingston!
~ Big pop from the crowd as the GM and his first team member walk away, leaving R-Truth alone...
R-Truth: I got’s to tell the others!
Truth in true movie style, runs off, sprinting down the aisle as we cut to a commercial.
{Commercial Break}
Back on SmackDown, the focus is in the ring where the six man team of Curt Hawkins, Zack Ryder and Mike Knox are stood, waiting for their opponents.
***STRICKEN***
Receiving a solid pop, Daniel Bryan, Kaval and AJ Lee make their way onto the stage. Kaval’s dressed in his usual complex entrance attire, with the maroon colour matching Bryan’s trunks. The threesome make their way down the ramp, but don’t climb into the ring, instead they wait by the apron for their back up.
Jim Ross: Up next, a six person tag team match, between six people that competed against each other last week. Daniel Bryan and Kaval defeated Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder whilst Evan Bourne defended Kelly Kelly’s honour-
JBL: Do you see a pattern here? The reason Kaval and Bryan faced Hawkins and Ryder is because they targeted AJ, and Evan was defending Kelly from Knox... what kind of Superstars do we have on this roster?!
***BORN TO WIN***
Getting a big pop, Evan Bourne jogs onto the stage, raising a two fingered salute to the crowd. After a few moments, Kelly Kelly makes her way out, joining Evan on the ramp. They make their way down, eyes on the ring and then Bourne stops to greet Daniel and Kaval.
Jim Ross: This team right here, is one of the most talented six person tag teams I have ever witnessed. All three are very similar, and-
JBL: And they have Kelly Kelly and AJ Lee at ringside, some might say it could be seen as five against three.
Jim Ross: Only idiots would believe that, JBL.
Kelly and AJ walk around the ring, standing beside their men’s corner, as the threesome climb into the ring.
4 – Evan Bourne & The Warriors; Daniel Bryan & Kaval w/AJ Lee & Kelly Kelly vs. Mike Knox, Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder
As the match begins, the commentators talk about how talented the three faces are, putting over the fact that Daniel Bryan and Kaval competed all over the world before joining the WWE, putting extra emphasis on saying that Bryan and Kaval were personally signed by Theodore Long, something which Ryder and Hawkins didn’t appreciate. Despite this, it’s Bourne and Knox kicking the match off. Knox uses his strength in the early going, but Bourne began to use some of his quickness.
Every member of each team got a good amount of time in the ring, with the camera cutting to Kelly and AJ every now and again. In the end though, with Kaval and Knox the legal men – Kaval hit a wide array of moves, before putting the big man away with Warriors Way!
Winner – Evan Bourne & The Warriors @ 6.26
Being joined in the ring by Bryan, Bourne and the two Divas, Kaval gets to his feet and all five have their hands raised, as Hawkins and Ryder walk away with their heads down and Knox rolling out of the ring, shaking his head.
Jim Ross: Once again, these three have their hands raised in victory, just like The Bash. Now they’ll be looking towards their futures, and one can only guess what the future has in store for these three Superstars and, indeed, the two Divas.
JBL: If they were smart, they would target the WWE Tag Team Titles and the Cruiserweight Championship.
Jim Ross: Moving on ladies and gentleman, after this short video, we will hear from the World Heavyweight Champion, and he will be in action against Bobby Lashley.
Raw Rebound | Strike of a Snake
In the opening segment, Batista is attacked by Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase, closely followed by Randy Orton but is saved by Rey Mysterio. Later in the night, he and Mysterio face off against Rhodes and DiBiase, and they looked like they would pick up the win via pin fall but instead they won via disqualification, thanks to an RKO by Randy Orton to The Animal. After the match, Batista was handcuffed to the bottom rope, and Legacy proceeded to attack Mysterio, hitting him with a con-chair-to!
Back on the blue brand...
***HUNT YOU DOWN***
The biggest heat of the evening goes to this man, the World Heavyweight Champion, who walks out in his usual attire, with a “Dark One” vest on, the title wrapped around his waist. He walks on down the ramp, ignoring the jibes from the fans, tapping his World Title as he does so, almost as if for reassurance. He jogs up the steel steps, picking up a microphone that was laid there for him.
Jim Ross: Last Sunday, The Bash went off the air with Matt Hardy retaining the World Heavyweight Title, hitting a Twist of Fate from the top of the cage!
JBL: And in one of the greatest sights I have ever seen in the WWE, Matt Hardy was stood on top of the cage, holding up the most prestigious championship in the WWE, looking down at all the people who didn’t believe in him.
Jim Ross: What? The fans were always behind Matt until he turned on them by turning on his brother.
JBL: Debateable, J.R.
Hardy now stands in the ring, front and centre, receiving ungodly amount of heat.
Matt Hardy: ... Are you done?
~ This just eggs the crowd on...
Matt Hardy: You people can boo me all you want... but it doesn’t change the fact that I am STILL the World Heavyweight Champion.
~ Hardy taps the World Title around his waist...
Matt Hardy: I am still the holder of the most prestigious title in the WWE... the man that nobody believed in... is now THE top guy on, not only SmackDown, but in the entire WWE.
~ The arrogance is unbelieveable from this man...
Matt Hardy: I own the World Heavyweight Championship... and after The Bash... nobody can say I am a fluke champion. I defeated the face of the WWE, I defeated your hero... I defeated John Cena.
~ Heat...
Matt Hardy: And here’s something I knew from the very beginning – I am better than John Cena.
~ More heat...
Matt Hardy: But there is something that’s been bugging me since The Bash... and that’s the fact that people are blaming me for what happened to him backstage. False accusations... thought up by you people to attempt to deride my championship reign, and ruin my moment. I didn’t need to attack John Cena... because like I said... I knew I was better than him.
~ Hardy begins to pace around the ring...
Matt Hardy: And I proved it. Standing on top of the cage, hitting him with the Twist of Fate, pinning him... one... two... three. And then climbing back up and holding this title up, a picture that you people better get used to seeing.
~ More heat...
Matt Hardy: And now that I’ve dealt with Cena, who’s next to challenge me... oh... my brother, Jeff Hardy.
~ Big pop...
Matt Hardy: He said earlier that he will end my title reign, just like I did to his at the Royal Rumble... but the thing is Jeff, we’ve had two matches... and I’ve won both... the fact is that you can’t beat me, Jeff.
~ A grin appears on the face of the World Heavyweight Champion...
Matt Hardy: And now, we have a match at SummerSlam.
~ Pop...
Matt Hardy: Brother versus brother for the World Heavyweight Championship. Well, Jeff, I say we make it official. Next week, right here in this ring, a contract signing – because Jeff, I’ve got a lot of I want to get off my chest.
~ Hardy turns to the stage...
Matt Hardy: And I want to tell you to your face... that as long as I am Heavyweight Champion – you will never... ever get to hold this championship.
With a sick grin, Hardy drops the microphone and retreats into his corner.
***HELL WILL BE CALLING YOUR NAME***
Despite not doing much of note since defeating the World Heavyweight Champion a few weeks ago, Bobby Lashley receives a huge pop. He walks onto the stage, dressed in his usual black short tights and has his eyes focused on the ring, where Matt Hardy awaits.
Jim Ross: Ladies and gentleman, we have to take a quick commercial break, but after the break we will see Bobby Lashley take on the World Heavyweight Champion, Matt Hardy in our main event! Don’t go anywhere!
Commercial Break
In the ring, Lashley pulls down on the ropes, getting prepared as Hardy jumps on the balls of his feet and eventually the referee calls for the bell.
MAIN EVENT – Non Title
Bobby Lashley vs. Matt Hardy
In the beginning, it’s a very tense affair with both men circling the ring. Finally, they meet in the centre with Lashley showing his strength advantage. Bobby controlled the match in the early going, batting away Hardy’s attempts to get into the match, putting on a really good display early on. But there is a reason Hardy is World Champion, he managed to get back into the match, targeting Lashley’s right leg, bringing the big man down a peg.
The commentators make sure to remind us about John Cena’s attack, and how he’s been taking to hospital, whilst questioning who it could have been with J.R certain it’s been Matt Hardy all along. As the two are battling, we get a picture in picture image of Jeff Hardy watching the match on a television backstage, joined by Gregory Helms, the two friends studying the bout.
Near the end, Hardy was still in control, but Lashley managed to battle back, getting a flurry off offense in before setting up for The Dominator... but Hardy countered it into the Side Effect! This got a near fall, so Hardy climbed up to the top rope, looking for a leg drop, but Lashley rolled out of the way! The action spilled onto the outside now, with the two brawling around ring side, they eventually got back into the ring where Matt went for the Twist of Fate but Lashley spun out and hit a sit-down spinebuster!
That got a near fall, the crowd getting into the match. Lashley again, set up for The Dominator... but again Hardy broke away from him, landing on his feet, kicking him in the stomach and connecting with the Twist of Fate! Getting the big win!
Winner – Matt Hardy @ 12.04
A roar of disapproval greets the ringing of the bell, as Matt Hardy rolls off Lashley and sits up. He’s handed his World Title, and makes his way over to the turnbuckle whilst the referee helps Bobby out of the ring.
Jim Ross: A very good display from both men, but in the end Hardy showed why he is the World Heavyweight Champion, continuing his momentum from defeating John Cena at The Bash.
JBL: What a way to end SmackDown, J.R! The World Champion, in all his glory, standing above all these people!
Suddenly, the heat turns to massive cheers as we see JEFF HARDY walking onto the stage!
Jim Ross: Look who it is, JBL!
JBL: What the hell is he doing out here?!
Matt notices the cheers and turns his head, still standing on the turnbuckle, and notices Jeff standing at the top of the ramp. He drops down and walks over to the near ropes, reaching over the ropes and showing the belt off, telling Jeff that he will never hold this. Jeff looks down at this brother, studying him whilst the crowd are cheering very loudly.
Jim Ross: Ladies and gentleman, that’s all we have time for tonight. But, join us next week when we will have more news on the John Cena situation and Matt and Jeff Hardy will take part in a contract signing for SummerSlam! Goodnight, folks!
With the image of the two brothers staring at each other, we fade away...
End of Show
WWE SummerSlam
~~ !!4 HOUR EXTRAVAGANZA!! ~~
Date:
30th August 2009
Location: Aloha Stadium; Hawaii
World Heavyweight Championship:
~ !!BROTHER VS. BROTHER!! ~
Matt Hardy © vs.
Jeff Hardy
Four on Four
~ !!If Theodore Long’s team loses, he will be fired!! ~
Team Teddy; Kofi Kingston, ???, ??? & ??? vs.
Team Jericho; Chris Jericho, R-Truth, The Brian Kendrick & Ezekiel Jackson
Poster Credit: JamJam22 <3