The camera cuts backstage as we see Taz. He is interrupted...
Josh Mathews: Tazz, Tazz... Can I have a word?
Taz: Uh, I guess so... I do have an announcement that I'd like to do to kick off the show...
Josh Mathews: Well, if you have an announcement, go right ahead.
Taz: You might as well save my time going out there, I do want to be quick... We got the main event up next. Anyways, going to get to the point. This Sunday at Starrcade, we will see nWo vs. Attitude Era. But I'll speak about that one later... Also DX are out the door as well, the reason for these cuts is because I'm bringing in other talent. I understand DX are popular with you people but Shawn Michaels has personally told me that he's been suffering injury and really doesn't want to return to the ring. Shawn is officially retired.
Josh Mathews: Who are the new signings to CWF?
Taz: You'll find out at Starrcade Josh. I'm not going to reveal anymore but this... The draft is on Monday. Check CWF.COM to find out where you're heading to.
Josh Mathews: Is there a name for this new brand?
Taz: Tuesday Night Honor will be the name of the brand. I'm going to my office, speak later...
The camera fades...
Live From,
Amway Arena, Orlando
The titantron comes alive as we see this image...
Pyrotechnics explode from the entrance ramp as CWF Monday Night WAR theme song begins playing.
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We cut to ringside.
Joey Styles: Hello Orlando, with just six days until the biggest pay-per-view of the year, Starrcade. Tonight's WAR is going be a great show.
Joey Styles: It will be, last week we grabbed the highest rating ever for CWF. Could we top last week's rating this week Joey?
Joey Styles: Easily, it's CWF. Tonight we've got some great bouts we've got Cody Rhodes taking on Brock Lesnar in a singles bout. Now that's going to be a tough task for Rhodes but it's possible he could upset Lesnar here.
Jim Ross: It will be extremely tough, Christian and Orton picked their opponents and what great choices did they pick. Orton picked Christian to face his old friend Edge tonight! Now that's going to be a match I'd want to see. Christian picked the returning Jericho, with Jericho taking an extremely long hiatus...
Joey Styles: He hasn't been seen since Retribution and didn't take part in the Scramble. I'm glad he got his rematch clause. Jericho could just as well walk away the winner and prove everyone why he was the best in the world.
Jim Ross: We'll see Joey... In our other bouts we've got New Age Outlaws taking on Chosen Destiny. Now I really enjoyed what Chosen Destiny had to say and I believe they'll work as a team. This match should be a great one nonetheless.
Joey Styles: In our pre-main event we've got the hottest match ever to hit the wrestling world. Stone Cold Steve Austin one on one with Hulk Hogan! That match is a dream come true for me Jim, I don't know about you but both these guys were my icons when I grew up.
Jim Ross: I'll give you that one, this match is going to be a slobber-knocker! In our main event we've got Finlay and Hassan taking on Kane and CM Punk. Let's get rolling!
Jim Ross: Rhodes and Lesnar is first up!
Jim Ross: Well ladies and gentlemen, tonight we're opening up the show with what is sure to be a slobberknocker of a showdown.
Joey Styles: Intercontinental Champion Brock Lesnar asked for a challenge and Taz gave him his wish in the form of "Dashing" Cody Rhodes.
Jim Ross: Not to take anything away from the young Rhodes, but I'm not sure someone of his stature is what Brock was expecting to receive.
Joey Styles: Brock Lesnar likely feeling very confident about this match-up, but the "Dashing One" shouldn't be counted out by any means, J.R.
The camera pans from the announce table to the ring where Todd Grisham is taking a break from his backstage interviewer duties to serve as the ring announcer for this bout. The ring bell sounds.
DING DING!
Todd Grisham: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and it is your opening bout of the night! Introducing first...
WHOAAAAAAAAA!
Your Only Smoke And Mirrors!
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"Smoke & Mirrors" by TV/TV begins to play over the PA system, much to the chagrin of the fans in attendance. As they rise to their feet and boo the sound of the theme, the "Dashing" superstar himself walks out onto the stage, inspiring them to boo louder.
Jim Ross: Well there's certainly no love lost for Cody Rhodes.
Joey Styles: He loves himself enough for everybody.
Cody smirks and turns around to face the titantron, admiring his own reflection in the "mirror" before he turns around and slowly walks down the ramp.
Todd Grisham: From Marietta, Georgia. Weighing in at 223 pounds. He is the son of the "American Dream", "Dashing" Cody Rhodes!
The fans' boos intensify but Cody ignores them, climbing up the steel steps and entering the ring.
Todd Grisham: And the opponent...
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"Next Big Thing" by Jim Johnston begins to play as those in attendance rise to their feet again, cheering the theme as much as they were booing his opponent's. With no time wasted and in a manner only he could, the Intercontinental Champion makes his way from the backstage, walking with a purpose down the ramp, Paul Heyman beside him.
Jim Ross: And here comes the pain! Brock Lesnar looking focused as always, ready to knock someone's head off it seems.
Joey Styles: That's why I'm glad I chose to sit on this side of the table for a living, J.R.
Jim Ross: You and me both.
Brock marches down the ramp, Paul now walking behind him. Lesnar reaches the end of the ramp and approaches the ring apron, leaping up onto it as he's introduced.
Todd Grisham: From Minneapolis, Minnesota. Weighing in at 280 pounds, he is the current and reigning Intercontinental Champion and the "Next Big Thing", Brock Lesnar!
The fans cheer as Brock steps through the ropes and enters the ring. Heyman remains ringside with Brock's Intercontinental Championship over his shoulder. Both Rhodes and Lesnar make their way to the center of the ring as Todd Grisham exits it, and the ring bell is sounded again.
DING DING!
Both men walk towards each other, standing nose-to-nose. Cody slaps Brock across the face, the crowd, "Oooh"-ing at the gesture and the impact made. Lesnar's head rocks with the impact, staying turned in the direction he was slapped in, a smile forming on his face. Brock laughs as he turns his head, the expression on his face becoming instantly seriously once he's eye-to-eye with Rhodes again. Brock begins stalking Cody down, walking forward into him as Rhodes keeps backing away, doing everything he can to avoid his opponent. But the "Dashing One" makes a mistake by not paying full attention to where he was going, as he now finds himself in a corner, Lesnar walking towards him with evil intentions in mind.
Jim Ross: Brock quickly playing predator in this contest.
Joey Styles: Which, unfortunately for him, makes Cody the prey.
Brock gets close to Cody, who thinks fast by stomping on his foot as hard as he can. Lesnar leans down and Rhodes grabs the back of his head with his left hand, delivering a thumb to the eye with the right. The crowd boos these cheap tactics as Cody slips out of the corner behind Brock and delivers a clubbing double axe handle to the upper back that sends Lesnar into the corner. Rhodes takes full advantage of the situation as he lights into the back of Lesnar with ferocity and quickness. Brock throws a kick backward into the shin of Rhodes to break up the barrage as he leaps, twisting in mid-air, and lands on his feet facing Cody. He rolls his arm backward at the shoulder and fires out of the corner, going for his patented lariat but Rhodes leaps out of the way, launching himself into the ropes and using the momentum to send himself at Lesnar.
Jim Ross: Rhodes very innovative at keeping himself in this one so far.
Joey Styles: True but Brock Lesnar's a bear, poke him long enough and you'll wish you hadn't.
Rhodes raises his arms above his head, forming his fists together, seemingly planning to deliver a double axe handle to the top of the head. Lesnar sees this and sidesteps, Cody hitting his hands on the mat. In the brief moment that Rhodes is left open, Brock takes advantage of his opponent's crouched state and places Cody's head between his legs, hoisting him into the air and delivering a brutal powerbomb. Not long after Rhodes makes impact with the mat, Brock keeps a hold of him and hoists him into the air again, delivering another brutal powerbomb. The crowd is going nuts as Brock lifts Cody up for the trifecta.
Joey Styles: And right about now is where Cody's wishing he hadn't poked the bear.
Jim Ross: The raw power of Brock Lesnar is so impressive!
As Lesnar lifts Cody into the air, Rhodes throws a punch downward, extending his pinky so that he jabs Brock in the eye. Lesnar lets go as Cody goes over his head and slides down his back. Rhodes knees Brock in the back and hooks his arm around the neck of the "Next Big Thing". The crowd boos as he follows through and connects with "Cross Rhodes", planting Brock with authority. Rhodes goes for the cover.
1!
NO!
Lesnar places his hands on the abdomen of Rhodes and pushes him off, Cody being sent through the air, now standing with his arms draped backward over the top rope. Lesnar places his hands on the mat and rolls backward, his legs going over his head as he ends up on his knees, rising quickly to a vertical base. Brock charges Rhodes, who throws up his legs, kicking Lesnar in the face with one foot to stall his momentum, then locks his legs around Brock's neck and throws him into the nearest turnbuckle, twisting his own body so that he landed on the mat hands first, his knees following soon after as he climbed to his feet. As Cody stood, his back was to Brock, who made his way to the top turnbuckle. Rhodes turns around as Lesnar leaps at him, going for a diving spear but Cody leaps into the air and kicks Brock in the mouth and then in the back of the right side of his head a moment later with an enziguiri. Both men crash to the mat, Rhodes quick to regain his footing.
Joey Styles: Nice agility on the part of Cody Rhodes!
Jim Ross: Look here, I think he may have drawn blood!
Brock is on his fists and knees as he looks down at the mat, blood dripping from his mouth. He looks at Cody with a scowl, baring his blood stained teeth and lips as he leaps from the position he's in to his feet. Cody runs into the ropes, looking to get the jump on his opponent but Brock catches him, turning him quickly and planting him on the mat with a spinebuster that seemed to shake the ring. As Rhodes lie there on the mat, Brock walked over and rolled him onto his back, grabbing Cody by the ankle and applying an over the shoulder single leg Boston Crab!
Jim Ross: It's the Brock Lock!
Joey Styles: Cody Rhodes may have no choice but to tap here!
Rhodes looks ready to tap but he angles himself forward, placing both hands on the mat and throws his free leg into the abdomen of Brock, who releases the hold and is sent staggering into the corner. Cody gets to his feet, limping on the one leg, and turns to face his opponent, taking a three-point stance as he seems ready to charge. As this is happening, suddenly Dolph Ziggler comes running through the crowd and hops the ring barricade, sliding into the ring under the bottom rope. Rhodes charges Ziggler instead but Dolph leaps over him split-legged, then lands on his feet, quickly turns around and plants Cody with the Zig-Zag!
Jim Ross: What is the meaning of this? I know they're opponents at Starrcade, but Dolph has no business getting involved in this match!
Joey Styles: I don't think Dolph's the only one looking to get his hands dirty, J.R., look!
As the referee goes to call for the DQ, Chris Jericho comes running down the ramp and hops onto the ring apron. As the referee argues with Jericho, Dolph comes up behind him and connects with the Zig Zag! Heyman pulls Jericho off the apron and gets in his face, telling him to leave. Chris turns and begins to walk away, then turns around, grabs Paul, and lays him out with the Codebreaker! In the ring, Dolph is standing over Cody beating him up with repeated punches to the face as Lesnar walks over and grabs him. Just as this happens, Chris grabs the Intercontinental Championship Paul dropped and enters the ring, getting Brock's attention.
Jim Ross: This is heinous! Get these two out of here!
Jericho charges Brock, teasing hitting him with the title but he stops mid-run and throws the title into the air. Lesnar reaches up and catches the belt, leaving him open for a Codebreaker! Jericho looks at what he's done smiling as he and Ziggler leave and make their way up the ramp. Todd Grisham takes the microphone, making the call for the incapacitated referee.
Todd Grisham: Ladies and gentlemen, as a result of a double disqualification, this match has been ruled a no contest!
The crowd boos the announcement as the camera pans to the announcers for post-match statements.
Jim Ross: Well certainly not how I wanted this match to go down. I hope this won't be the norm tonight.
Joey Styles: Certainly a controversial end to our opening contest, but you can't deny that Dolph Ziggler and Chris Jericho have each made a statement for Starrcade. For now, we've got to go to commercial folks, more Monday Night WAR after this!
The camera goes backstage as Lesnar and Rhodes are helped out back, we see Josh Mathews interrupting Christian.
Josh Mathews: Uh, Christian?
Christian: What do you want Josh? I'm busy...
Josh Mathews: I won't be long, how do you feel about Randy's attack last week.
Christian: How do I feel? Is that what you're going to ask me? Look Todd, get out of my way.
Christian storms off as we can hear The Miz's theme song being played.
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!
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"I Came to Play"by Downstait begins to play over the PA System. The Miz and the always sexy Maryse come out to the stage to loud boo's from the audience. They walk down the ramp ignoring the fans. They get to the ring and they both do their usual taunts on the ring apron. Maryse gets a mic from one of the CWF workers and hands it to the Miz. He pauses for a while and then begins to speak.
The Miz: I was asked by CWF management to come out here and explain my actions from last week on Monday Night War. Last week I attacked someone who I despise very much. That person is none other than John Cena.
The children and woman in the crowd begin a "Cena" chant while the guys chat "Cena sucks"
The Miz: I knew that as soon as I would mention his name you pathetic mistakes would go into a cheering frenzy. So why did I attack John Cena? This is the question that is in the mind of all the little children and women in the arena. The reason I attacked John Cena is because he is the so called face of this company. He gets everything handed to him on a silver platter while the rest of us like me are over looked. I’m tired of being overlooked and that is why I attacked the children’s hero Cena. I attacked Cena because he needed to be taught a lesson that he is not who he thinks he is. He is not the face of this company because someone else is. Someone who is awesome and that person is standing in this ring right now. That’s right I should be the face of CWF not Cena. I’m the must-see superstar in CWF history not CENA!!!!!!
The Miz pauses for a moment
The Miz: People say that Cena is where he is because he is popular with the crowd. The only people I say cheering for Cena are the little nine year olds. So congrats Cena you made it, you’re in the same category as Spongebob Squarepants and Hannah Montana. Your career will be defined as the guy who kept the little kids entertained. But at Starrcade all these little kids are going to get hit with the harsh reality that their hero is a fraud. Because let’s face it I’m the star and the true face of this company BECAUSE
The Miz pauses like he usually does for his catchphrase
I’M THE MIZ
The Miz pauses again
AND I’M
The Miz pauses again as the crowd yells "Awesome" to taunt him
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!
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Monday Night War is storming ahead and the crowd are electric. The next thing they hear however is not exactly music to their ears.
I WALK ALONE!
Batista walks out onto the ramp, and slowly takes a breath before spinning with his arms held out, and punches the air before walking forward, and with a smirk, stopping, slaps he ground and performs his turret taunt as fireworks go off behind him. One more punch in the air and The Animal makes his way towards the ring.
Batista walks up the ring steps and climbs into the ring, joining Randy Orton who from the time he came out of the ring hasn't taken his eyes off him. The Animal just walks right past him to get a microphone, and when he gets it he stands dead center in the middle of the ring and waits. Waits for the lights to shut off, leaving one spotlight on him, and he clears his throat to speak.
The Animal, Batista: Last week, I showed everyone that the side of Batista that you thought was gone, can be brought out at any time. I could have pinned Randy Orton after my Batista Bomb had ruled him out out for the count, but I thought better of letting him have the easy way out. When I wrenched him up and locked in the Batista Bite, everybody realized there and then that in the CWF, I mean business. I am here to get the biggest paycheck, to get the hottest women and to become the champion that you all know deep down that I deserve to be. I am the only person worthy of their own spotlight around here, which is why I'm the only person that gets it! Not Randy Orton, not even our Champion Finlay.... and especially not Edge.
Edge, I heard you last week, I heard how you whined about Retribution and how even though you got your ass well and truly handed to you, you never technically "lost".... But where you spent the next night, tells me a much... much different story.
Batista looks up at the titantron with an image flashing onto it while smirking.
The Animal, Batista: Looking in a bit of a bad way by there Edge, not too comfortable. And at Starrcade, with Tazz as our referee, the hardcore original insists that there is no need for rules. So i can do absolutely anything that I see fit to make sure I got a shot at the CWF Championship. If I want to make a permanent dent in your skull with the wrong side of a steel chair I can do it. If I want to throw your spine out alignment by Batista Bombing you on the ring steps I can do it. And while your crying for a little sign of compassion from your boss, I will laugh as I pick you up, and set you in the Batista Bite, just because I can. Once the match is over I may decide to let go, I may not.... it all depends on a how much a lesson you had learned by that time!
And then Finlay, or CM Punk, I'll be coming for you. You two fakers have had enough time in the spotlight, and it is now time to bow out, and let the real superstar take his rightful place at the top of this company. And believe me, if you don't have the brains to let me get there, you'll get the scars to show I made my way there!
Batista leaves the ring as JR speaks.
Jim Ross: Coming up right now is our tag team match featuring New Age Outlaws and Chosen Destiny. I'm not too sure what to think of this new team Joey
Joey Styles: I believe they'll do just well, I wish we saw more tag team matches happening however...
Joey Styles: Are you ready for some tag team action, J.R.?
Jim Ross: Oh most certainly, Joey, especially when it's a match like this. The New Age Outlaws are arguably one of the most pivotal tandems in the history of our sport comprised of two veterans. And Chosen Destiny is, by my estimate, a combination of the two hottest rising stars today. It's past versus future here tonight!
The ring bell sounds.
DING DING!
Todd Grisham: The following contest is scheduled for one fall, introducing first...
The War arena is filling up ready for another sellout show, when all of a sudden one of the iconic guitar riffs in wrestling folklore fills the arena to announce the arrival of one of CWF's best loved tag teams.
Road Dogg: Oh! You didn't know?! Your ass better CALL SOMEBODYYYYYYYYY!
The crowd copy him as he walks out, with Billy Gunn onto the stage with James as he approaches the ring.
Todd Grisham: From Austin, Texas and Nashville, Tennessee respectively. Weighing in at a combined weight of 529 pounds. They are the team of Billy Gunn and Road Dogg, the New Age Outlaws!
Todd Grisham: And the opponents...
As both Jesse and Billy wait for their opponents, Alberto del Rio's personal ring announcer step into the ring with a microphone in his hand and at the moment Justin Roberts stands up and introduce him...
Justin Roberts: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Alberto Del Rio's personal ring announcer, Ricardo Rooodriguez!
Whole arena turn into huge boo and chant “ you suck “ for Ricardo Rodriguez, as suddenly well know theme of Alberto del Rio hit the PA system of the arena...
As the theme hit the sound system, fans in the arena leap to their feet and show huge disrespect to their newest sensation – Alberto del Rio. As Alberto arrive in his new car, to make sure everybody in arena know who just arrived, Alberto beep of the horn... Alberto get off the car and fans in arena chant “ You Suck “, but Alberto with huge smile on his face ignores them...
As Alberto get off car and stay before him and point on his own face, Ricardo grab microphone and put it before his mouth and introduce Alberto del Rio...
Ricardo Rodriguez:
Señoras y señores,
El gran momento ha llegado,
cuando las personas son capaces de estar en la presencia de ese gran hombre
Es un hombre apuesto y muy poderoso,
A diferencia de usted las personas que son gordas, feas y pobres.
Él es la esencia de la excelencia y el orgullo de México
Él es Alberto del RRRRRRRrrrriiiiiioOOOOoO!
As Ricardo finish his introduction of Alberto del Rio, Alberto begin to slowly walk on the entrance ramp and with huge smile on his face, he yell something to these peasants sitting in the crowd and booing at him like idiots... Alberto step on the entrance ramp and pose for people in crowd and the peasants, that are sitting at home, as the flickering pyros fall behind him...
Alberto after posing for the fans, slowly begin to walk down to the ring, with huge smile on his face and look at at his personal ring announcer, that is still standing in the ring. As Drew McIntyre walks from aside him as they smirk, they then head to the ring as Ricardo steps out of the ring sitting near the announcer's desk.
Todd Grisham: From Ayr, Scotland and San Luis Potoso, Mexico respectively. Weighing in at a combined weight of 519 pounds. They are the team of Drew McIntyre and Alberto Del Rio, Chosen Destiny!
DING DING!
The teams are standing on opposite sides of the ring, diagonally across from one another in their own respective corners, both discussing who is going to start things off. It is decided that Road Dogg will start for the Outlaws as Billy Gunn steps through the ropes and takes his place on the ring apron. Across the ring, the decision is made for Drew McIntyre to start for the Destiny as Del Rio steps through the ropes onto the ring apron as well. Road Dogg and McIntyre circle the ring, feeling one another out as they've never squared off before, deciding to meet in the middle and lock up in a test of strength.
McIntyre doesn't wish for it to last long so he delivers a knee to the abdomen of Road Dogg to break it up, slipping behind his opponent and locking his arms around his waist, trying to lift him off the mat. Road Dogg turns and elbows Drew in the side of the head, breaking the hold as he turns around and comes face-to-face with him, rocking his head back and then forward, connecting with a devastating headbutt that takes McIntyre off his balance as he falls back into the ropes. Dogg grabs his wrist and guides him from the ropes, looking to whip him into the opposite ones, but McIntyre stops himself in the middle of the ring and instead whips Road Dogg into the opposite ropes. Del Rio delivers a punch to the upper back before Dogg is sent in the direction of McIntyre, who goes for a big boot attempt that Dogg sidesteps, McIntyre connecting with nothing but mat, the force of which jars him a bit.
Jim Ross: This match hasn't definitively belonged to anyone yet, it's still anyone's game.
Joey Styles: Road Dogg very clever between those ropes. Each time it seems McIntyre is in the driver's seat, he is proven wrong by the veteran Outlaw.
Road Dogg turns McIntyre and fires into his face with a left-handed jab, then another, and another to make it a three-piece before delivering a quick crotch chop and hitting him with a right punch. The crowd was cheering but Drew wasn't amused as he fired back with a right punch of his own, knocking Road Dogg on his butt and running into the ropes, firing back and leaping into the air, drawing his legs in and extending them quickly, catching Road Dogg in the face with both feet. The attack was delivered with vicious impact as Road Dogg's head violently snapped against the mat. McIntyre grabbed Dogg by the hair and dragged him over to his team's corner, holding his arms behind him as Del Rio reached over the top rope and slapped him across the face.
Jim Ross: What blatant disrespect!
Del Rio pulled his fist back to punch the restrained Outlaw, but Road Dogg threw his legs up, kicking them out and connecting with Del Rio's abdomen, sending him flying off of the apron. The crowd cheered and Road Dogg went to focus on McIntyre next but Drew fell backward, launching Road Dogg through the air and driving him onto his head, Road Dogg able to see his own feet beside him as McIntyre had him rolled up in a form of bridging suplex pin. The referee covered.
1!
2!
NO!
Just as it seemed like the match was over, Billy Gunn ran into the ring and delivered a boot to the side of McIntyre's head, sending him rolling onto his face. He grabbed Road Dogg's legs and got him out of the predicament, dragging him over to their corner and slipping out of the ring before the referee could reprimand him. The fans were riled up, trying to will Road Dogg on, who was mere inches from tagging his partner in, crawling over to the corner. The crowd got hotter the closer Dogg got, and as they were a second away from tagging, McIntyre grabbed the leg of Road Dogg and dragged him to the center of the ring, away from Billy Gunn's hand, rendering him unable to tag. McIntyre walked over to Alberto, who had returned to the ring apron, and tagged him in. Del Rio entered the ring, angry at what Road Dogg had done to him earlier, as he wasted no time in attacking, beginning with stomps to the upper back and back of the head of the New Age Outlaw.
Joey Styles: Road Dogg not in a good situation right now.
Jim Ross: If he gets kicked in the head correctly, he could be on the receiving end of a concussion. I hope he finds a way out of this.
Just as J.R. expresses this, Road Dogg grabs the leg of Del Rio and flips him onto his back. He makes his way quickly over to his corner and leaps, tagging in Billy Gunn as the roof nearly comes off of the Amway arena.
Jim Ross: And business is about to pick up!
Billy Gunn comes into the match a house of fire as he runs to the corner of Chosen Destiny and leaps, taking McIntyre off of the apron with a double dropkick. He lands on the mat and springs to his feet, doing the same to Del Rio as he gets up, landing the Mexican superstar face first into the nearest turnbuckle. Gunn runs over and leaps into the air again, landing both knees in the back of Del Rio as he grabs his shoulders and falls back, connecting with a variation of the Backstabber. Except when Gunn lands, he holds Del Rio for a moment, grabbing his arms and pinning them to the mat, holding him over his knees. Billy lets go of the hold and stands up as Del Rio places his hands on the mat, pushing himself up as he climbs to his feet. As he does, Billy runs over and connects with his trademark leg drop bulldog, driving Del Rio into the mat.
Jim Ross: The Famouser!
Joey Styles: This one could be over!
Road Dogg enters the ring and charges across, taking McIntyre off of the apron again as Billy rolls Del Rio over and covers. The referee counts.
1!
2!
3!
DING DING!
Todd Grisham: Here are your winners, the New Age Outlaws!
Billy Gunn and Road Dogg celebrate their victory as the camera pans over to the announce table to get the commentators' post-match feedback.
Joey Styles: Well there you have it folks, the young stars of Chosen Destiny were no match for the veteran craftiness of the New Age Outlaws.
Jim Ross: This certainly bodes well for them heading into Starrcade, that's for sure. Well folks, we understand that Josh Matthews is standing by for a very important interview. Josh...
WAR cuts from its previous match to show Jericho, tongue in cheek, looking quite pleased with himself as Josh Matthews stands by to interview him.
Josh Matthews: Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, I am here with the man who will be facing Randy Orton tonight, Chris Jericho, and Chris, what are your thoughts on your match tonight, and your match with Brock Lesnar at Starrcade?
Jericho looks up, seemingly in deep thought before smirking and looking towards Josh.
Jericho: Josh, I think I've already made my thoughts on Randy Orton clearly known. I don't like snakes, and he might bruise my heel, or something else unimportant, but when Randy Orton walks into Starrcade, he's going to be doing it with only one leg usable. I'll go out there and show him why he should've dreaded this day ever since Christian announced me as his opponent. He should be shaking in his boots so much that they're slowly withering away, and his RKO chants and foaming mouth in the ring won't be able to save him from the best in the world. As for Brock Lesnar, that's a whole different story...
Josh Matthews: Chris, you have to admit, Brock Lesnar F5'd you at Redemption when you attempted to interfere in the Intercontinental Championship Scramble, he's got to be going in with the psychological advantage.
Jericho looks at Josh like he just said he likes dancing to Barbie Girl music in his underwear, as though he just said the stupidest possible statement in the english language?
Jericho: The Psychological advantage? Psychological advantage? So...you think some 6"6 or something brute is more intelligent than me?
Josh Matthews: Chris, that's not what I..
Jericho suddenly yells and the crowd laugh at his frustration in his next statement.
Jericho: SHUT UP! SHUT THE HELL UP! You do not call me Chris! You will refer to me as Mr. Jericho, and what you need to understand, is that Brock Lesnar cannot beat me! I ignored the scramble because I realised the filth they called competitors in it, so I left. But then I realised, if I didn't appear at Retribution, the ratings would go down, so I selflessly ran down there and sacrificed my own well-being when Brock Lesnar caught me off guard and hit me with an F5. Now I'll admit, Brock Lesnar's a great athlete, yada yada ya. I have no problem with Lesnar, not yet. I have a problem with the ball of sludge that follows him around and likes to run his mouth to me. I am Chris Jericho, Heyman can pretend I owe him something because I used ECW as a springboard, but once I am done with Brock Lesnar, if he dares to get in my way, he's the one who's going to feel the pain. I'm done here.
Jericho smacks the microphone out of Josh's hand as he stands there bemused, unsure of what to do next, and WAR quickly fades to commercial.
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We come back from commercial as Randy Orton is already in the ring.
The crowd aren't pumped yet, despite the epic show they have upcoming and the great pay per view that should be soon to impress. Suddenly, the theme of a man they just love to hate hits and the boos tear asunder.
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Chris Jericho appears from the back and the boos get even more intense. Jeers and slurs are thrown at Y2J as he marches his way down the ramp, seemingly ignoring all those around him. He gets to the middle of the aisle, and sneers at some kid wearing an Orton shirt before moving on.
Jericho ventures up the steel steps with supreme dignity as he gets on the apron, and steps in between the ropes as the bell rings.
Jim Ross: Jericho's return to the ring, can he show us why he is the best or will Randy stop him?
Joey Styles: I'd like to see Randy stop him, he needs as much momentum for Starrcade.
Orton quickly fires away with a few punches before Irish-whipping Jericho to the ropes. Jericho grabs the ropes as he stays put as Orton misses a dropkick. Jericho grabs Orton and hits a Codebreaker as Jericho drops and goes for a pin.
Jim Ross: Could it be over already?
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Jericho lets go of the pin and smiles at the referee.
Referee: What are you doing?!
Jericho: You just watch.
Jericho laughs as Orton lies motionlessly on the mat as Jericho does the 'Orton' pose. Jericho waits for Orton to get to his feet as Jericho hits an RKO on Orton as Jericho then pins Orton.
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Winner by pinfall, Chris Jericho.
Joey Styles: That was disgusting. How dare Jericho use Randy's finisher like that.
The referee raises Jericho's hand as Jericho then slides out of the ring and heads backstage.
Suddenly... we're interrupted...
Out comes Christian wearing a leather jacket and a dark red t-shirt as 'Highway to the Danger Zone' by VS The Ocean begins playing. Christian smiles at the crowd as they erupt into boos as Christian goes to speak.
Christian;
Randy, Randy, Randy... Once again you couldn't succeed. Why is it so Randy? Why is it that you cannot succeed like everybody else? For the past three weeks you've failed to secure a victory, for the past three weeks you haven't lasted any longer than three minutes. Yet I made the ultimate challenge for you to be in a match for half an hour against me, now you do realize that I could pin you 10 times in that half hour. One pinfall per three minutes. Why is it Randy that you are failing drastically? These moronic losers are wondering if they should continue cheering for you because you're absolutely useless Randy. You will never be successful like me, last week you took me out with the RKO and is that suppose to make me shut up? Was that RKO suppose to be some sort of damage? Because here I am Randy... and there you are laying motionlessly on the mat.
Christian continues walking down as he steps up the steel steps before entering the ring as Randy slowly gets to his feet.
Get up you moron. I dare you to hit me in the face, I dare you because I know you won't. You are exactly like these fat slobs in the audience, too lazy. I bet nobody in the arena here could last three minutes even if I invited them, they'd gas out just like you Randy. THREE MINUTES. Do you even realize how pissed off I am Randy? Week after week I expected better, I expected you to last longer or perhaps even win to look like a freakin' threat but you're not Randy. You're making this way too easy for me, yo'-
Randy gets to his feet as he looks for an RKO, Christian quickly pushes him off as Randy turns around and hits Randy with an RKO as Christian picks up the microphone.
Jim Ross: Now Christian is using that RKO!
That's all it takes Randy, your so called finisher. The RKO, well guess what Randy... There's a few more moves up my sleeves I could possibly pull off on Sunday and I guarantee you, you won't last thirty minutes... I better call the medics to come out prepared because you Randy... your career will be over at Starrcade and that's a promise because I will put you in hospital and if I can't do it in that match... I'll do it once the thirty minutes is up, but I shouldn't have to because I know I am better than you Randy.
Christian drops the microphone and slides out of the ring as he grabs two chairs and slides them in the ring as Christian gets back into the ring.
Joey Styles: OH GOD!
Christian places the chair under Orton's neck as Christian grabs the other chair as he goes for a Con-Chair-To but...
Taz: STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING. IF YOU HIT HIM, YOU WON'T HAVE YOUR MATCH. DROP THAT CHAIR RIGHT NOW!
Christian drops the chair as he grabs the microphone.
You wouldn't.
Taz: Don't start me Christian, get out of the ring right now or I will fire you.
Christian looking disappointed as he leaves the ring, still holding the microphone as Christian gets to the top of the entrance ramp as ringside workers go to check on Orton as they help him to his feet.
This Sunday Randy... Tell your wife that she will meet you at the hospital and oh, this is for your wife Randy.
Christian blows a kiss towards the camera as Christian leaves. The ringside workers help Orton to the back as the camera leads to us backstage where Josh Mathews is
The titatron suddenly lights up a Todd Grisham is shown standing backstage with a stupid grin on his face as he introduces us to his guest.
Todd Grisham
Ladies and Gentlemen my guest at this time ..... John Cena.
The women and children in the arena erupt as Cena walks into view of the camrea. Many of the older men in attendance sigh and sit down in their seats disappointed in what they see as Grisham continues.
Todd Grisham
John thanks for your time especialy after what happened on the show last week. Now as we heard through out the week the War roster is going to be split after Starrcade when CWf introduces a second brand to the mix. How do you feel about the possibility of being drafted away from the CWF flagship show. I mean honestly it could turn out like Smackdown or ECW did for WWE.
John Cena
Well honestly I dont really care were I end up after Starrcade because it is not going to stop me on my road to the World Title. And management know that werever John Cena ends up no matter which show it will be what the fans tune into watch. Because even now Cena equals ratings. I dont want to toot my own horn Todd but why else would Tazz have given me a match against the Miz unless he was trying to boost his Pay Per View ratings?
The crowd boo when the brand split is mentioned and then again when Cena talks about leaving War. Men cheer in the hope that the brand fails and Cena is out of the Job.
Todd Grisham
Thats great to hear, but now onto more important issues. How do you feel about the General manager making your debut match against the Miz at Starrcade perhaps one of the biggest Pay per Views of the year here in CWF.
John Cena
Todd I think the Miz just proved why I am going to be the best in this company, because after just a few minutes on the air he felt it necessary to bndside me and chalenge me to a match. now I dont know if this is for some personal reasons perhaps he is still anger that he has never beaten me with out the help of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and to be one hundred per cent honest I really dont care. Because now I get to make my debut on one of the biggest stages of the year and you can guarantee that I am going to make my mark on this company.
The fans cheer as Cena promises a victory against Miz at Starrcade in his debut match. Grisham nods stupidly as Cena looks over his shoulder briefly.
Todd Grisham
Interesting but John many are saying that after the Miz viciously attacked you after your interview last week that maybe the champ isnt the same as he use to be. That perhaps he has lost some of that fight he once had???
John Cena
Todd let me tell you this my friend, that cowardly attack from the Miz last week was exactly that. Cowardly and for you to even say that John Cena as lost his fight is just plain stupid. You see todd John Cena has nevr and I mean NEVER backed down from any challenge put before me in my carrer, I have done what many people thought was impossible. I on more than one occasion have lifted the Big Show above my head and given him an Attitude Adjustment, I was the first, and only person to ever beat Edge in a Tables Ladder and Chairs match ad you better believe that I am going to whoop the Miz all around that ring come our match at Starrcade. So to answer your question Todd, No I have lost nothing infact the attack last week made me only more determined to beat the Miz down.
The crowd again cheer as Cena promises to beat Miz's ass down at Starrcade. He then raises a hand and cuts off Todd speaking again.
John Cena
Now man I am going to have to jet, so until next time CWF Universe .... YOU CANT SEE ME.
Cena walks off leaving Grisham standing alone looking like an idiot. The camera pans over to watch Cena walk off as he suddenly pauses and again peers over his shoulder with a concerned look and then continues walking. The camera then sees Edge making coffee.
Edge: Ah just what I needed before tonight. I am happy this company can afford good coffee otherwise it would be an utter outrage.
Todd Grisham:Edge, can I have a few words with you?
Edge nods his head in approval, as he seems to be in a good mood.
Todd Grisham: Now Edge tonight your in an emotional match with a man your very familiar with in Christian? What are your...
Edge: Familiar with? I know Todd you only have started watching wrestling since 2004. Let me bring you back to memory lane buddy. You see Christian and I were best friends for a very long time. We did it all together, hell we came into this business together and we became one of the greatest tag teams to date. The guy works very hard, he's very charismatic, and he is very talented. The problem is was that it's obvious that I was the guy people would like to see and take serious. Christian would be a guy people would see as a comedy figure after we split. I was the one that performed and put on the matches people will never forget. So when it comes to E & C, we all know who the star is already and will also know that after tonight I am still better.
Todd Grisham:Now are you concerned that Batista may try to get the upper hand on you before your huge match on Sunday? Also your thoughts on Tazz reffing?
Edge: Well we know how evil Dave can be, but if their is anything that big clumsy bastard can't do is be sneaky. I could see Dave from a mile away, just like most people can. If he thinks he can sneak behind me and make a statement, then he is sadly going to be mistaken!! He wishes he was on my level of hitting people when they least expect it. It's a chess match between me and Batista, but we all know who has the higher IQ. This isn't a match of brute strength and having all juiced up muscles. At the end of the day, I am the one that stands tall with my fingers in the air saluting to everyone that I am the best. As for Tazz, well I have all the trust in the world for him. I didn't really know Tazz from back in the day mainly because we worked on separate shows. But based on negotiating with him and how he praises me, I don't think their is anything to worry about. He just wants to make sure that the match goes well because this is the winner to determine will have the next chance at getting the heavyweight championship.
Todd Grisham: Just one last question Edge, is that alright?
Edge sighs for a bit, as he gives Grisham a look
Edge: Fine
Todd Grisham: CM Punk or Finlay? Who do you think will win also who would you like to face if you do win.
Edge: If I win, wow just ignore that statement Todd. Now Finlay said I have changed from being "The Rated R Superstar". Other than being a jackass that ripped on the fans that put in their hard earned money for the show, I haven't changed one bit. I am still the same confident guy that I was back in the day knowing I would win at any cost. I still do what I want when I want. So no it's not if I win, because your damn right is what I'll say to all the people putting their money on me to beat Batista. As for who is going to win, even though he pinned me I don't buy into Finlay. He won on a little roll up that I least expected. CM Punk reminds me a bit of myself because is such a rebel. I do respect Punk and I do think he will come out on top. That being said, nobody out performs or out tops me. So Punk if it's me against you like I expect it, you better bring even more than just your A game!!
Edge looks into the camera with a serious face then storms off as we go to commercial.
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Under the titantron suddenly emerges Daivari with a microphone.
Daivari: Whether you stand or you sit, you all will shut up, as The Great Muhammad Hassan wishes to speak.
The crowd boos loudly as Daivari steps off to one side, Hassan comes through the curtain and Daivari hands him the microphone
Muhammad Hassan
Last week, last week was supposed to be my moment, in my debut after defeating C.M Punk the so called Number one Contender. I was to celebrate and everyone would see that The Great Hassan as a whole is here to stay, but then for no reason I was attacked. I was a victim of a terrorist attack, yes I said a “Terrorist” attack. Because for months this man has terrorized, he has used first and has used the cover of a mask to strike fear into all who oppose him. But what might be lost in the translation is that this man, this man is America. America and Kane they are big, they are slow, they are ignorant and they attack me for no reason. And I say this as an American, however Just because I am an American doesn’t mean I am as ignorant to this countries disgusting yellow underbelly as everyone else is. But back to my point, Kane is known as a machine, he wears a mask that hides his identity and his expressions, he signals fire at all times and with his intimidation he makes everyone else take note of him. Which is why I shall face him at Starrcade, many people they see this match and they’ve stated that it is a random pairing for two superstars, that it really didn’t have much of a backstory to it.
Hassan turns to Daivari for a moment before continuing
Well those people are wrong, because when I face off with the Big Red Monster it will represent every single one of you who have shuned me. I am fighting the big red machine just like I am fighting off all of your bigotry and all of your ignorance, because no matter how much Kane seems like an emotionless monster who just fights whatever is in front no matter what color, creed, or background. He is the one who attacked me, he chokeslammed me and until that chokeslam neither of us have spoken a word to each other. He might claim that he doesn’t care about the color of my skin just like all of you like to claim that everyone is “equal” in this country, well that big red bigot attacked me and in doing so he made an enemy of Muhammad Hassan. And he just like all of you and everyone in the back, will learn you don’t want to make an enemy out of me.
Hassan looks back at Daivari and nods him over, Daivari stands beside Hassan
And even though my followers have their hands full with three other teams, in a match that should of never been made. Because last week they won a match that said if DX won they got a shot, well DX Lost so what happens? DX Gets a shot, New Age Outlaws get a shot, and Chosen Destiny get a shot. Do you see now that even though everyone loves to deny what we say as truth, that we are still singled out, that we are still mistreated and disrespected, and that we must scratch and claw twice as much as anyone else. Well Even though my followers are busy, they will still constantly be at my side whenever possibly. The Great Khali is behind the curtain as we speak to make sure another attack is not to happen, and this is because we are all for the greater good. The Greater Good is to keep me safe so I can continue to guide them, and the Greater Good is our eventual dominance, our inevitable reign over this company. We’ve shown we can take out anyone at anytime in the past, if we wanted to we could take out anyone on the roster but the first sacrifices they were just examples. Because if we take out everyone, no one will be taught their lesson. You see The Great Hassan is to make you respect us, and therefore we keep our dominance at a slow pace. However to anyone watching in the back, if you ever feel like attacking me or anyone from the Great Hassan just know that we can always make an example out of you, we can always create a new sacrifice for our greater good.
And speaking of the Greater Good, tonight I shall do the unthinkable, and that is own victories over the Number one contender, the Money in the Bank case holder, all in my first two matches. Having already beating C.M Punk once Starrcade comes around I will have already beaten Kane. And maybe then some of you will open your eyes early and see me and The Great Hassan for what we truly are for you people, The Greater Good. It really is quite simple, we shall shine in this ring every single week and with that brightness you all will be forced to open your eyes. And for those who will keep your eyes blinded in a sea of prejudice, well for you we shall forcefully open your eyes. We are the Great Hassan, and whether you realize it or not, we are...The Greater Good
Hassan smirks as he steps back through the curtain with daivari as a theme song plays.
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Christian's theme music plays as the fans boo. Out from the back walks Christian in his ring gear ready for action! He makes his way down the ramp without even looking at the fans. He slowly steps up the stairs, and into the ring. He takes off his shirt, and thinks of throwing it into the crowd, before just dropping it off outside the ring. He rolls his neck and wrist a few times, eyes locked on the stage, awaiting the arrival of his opponent.
YOU THINK YOU KNOW ME!
The crowd goes absolutely crazy when the smoke rises up and they only know it could be one man. The Rated R Superstar comes out to his trademark theme song "Metalingus" as he walks through the smoke with a determined look on his face.
Edge looks around and walks in nodding his head. He has his signature coat on and looks down to the floor. He looks up and poses for the crowd with fireworks going off everywhere.
Edge runs after that into the ring with a huge smirk on his face now. He gets up and hops on the top rope and looks into the crowd. The crowd is cheering loudly as Edge takes his coat off and gets ready for action!
*DING DING DING*
The two foes stare at each other, and lock up. Each tries to overpower the other, and Edge gains the early advantage, locking Christian in a side headlock. Christian tries to get Edge off of him, but Edge wrenches the headlock in tighter. Christian finally pushes Edge off into the ropes, but Edge springs back with a shoulderblock into him, dropping him to the mat. Edge then takes off for the far ropes, springing back into the middle of the ring, and Christian throws himself at Edges feet. Edge jumps over him, running to the far ropes again, before springing back into the middle of the ring, where Christian leapfrogs him. Edge bounces off of the ropes once more, and Christian catches him with a hip toss.
JR: A lot of people underestimate Christian because of his size, but he is deceptively agile.
Styles: Very true, he may not throw a lot of people or slam them, but he can move quick.
Christian begins kicking Edge before he picks Edge up by the arm. Christian Irish Whips Edge to the corner where Edge lands back first as he begins walking out of the corner holding his back. Christian waits on Edge before he lifts Edge in the air into a back body drop! Edge lands hard on the mat as Christian looks over at Edge. Edge is on his feet as Christian grabs him by the arm and Irish Whips him to the corner. Edge lands back first and stays in the corner as Christian suddenly runs to him and leaps in the air looking for a corner body splash, but Edge moves out of the way and Christian lands face first on the top turnbuckle! Christian is groggy as Edge takes off for the far ropes, before flying back in with a mighty Spear to Christian!
JR: THIS IS OVER!
Styles: Oh my God! Already!?
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Christian grabs the bottom rope!
JR: What ring presence by Christian!
Styles: Edge has him with his back against the wall though, let's see if Christian can turn this around.
Edge is fuming, as he gets to his feet. He's pulling on his hair, sitting in a corner, measuring Christian for another spear. Christian slowly drags himself to his feet as Edge rushes in for the kill, but Christian counters with a drop toe hold! Christian grabs Edge's leg, locking on a half Boston Crab just as Edge grabs the ropes, pulling himself to the outside.
JR: Edge right on the ball there.
Styles: If Christian had locked that in, it would be over.
Christian, still groggy, waits for Edge in the ring. Edge slowly climbs back in, before charging at Christian with a wild clothesline. Christian grabs Edge's arm and hiptosses him to the ground. Edge gets up and punches wildly, but Christian ducks before spinning Edge around and dropping him to the mat with a belly to back front suplex. Christian then climbs to the second rope from the inside of the ring, and jumps off nailing Edge with his Flying Head butt!
JR: Flying Head Butt! Vintage Christian!
Styles: Hey...isn't that someone else's catchphrase?
Edge now is slow to his feet, as Christian measures him up for the Killswitch! Edge is groggy, and staggering around, as Christian always stays one step behind him.
JR: Could be Killswitch Time!
Styles: Edge in need of an Attitude Adjustment!
Christian flips Edge over and falls, smashing Edge's face into the mat with the Killswitch!
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NO! Edge gets his shoulder up in the last millisecond as the crowd goes crazy!
JR: I can't believe it!
Styles: The heart of a champion showing through here in Edge.
Christian is in shock and gets up to argue with the Ref. In a sudden burst of energy Edge runs to Christian for a spear, but Christian side steps, and extends his legs, and falls back to trip Edge. Christian gets back up with Edge. Edge bounces off the ropes and runs at Christian again, Christian jumps and shoulder blocks Edge right in the face. Edge shakes it off and is determined to walk out victor. Edge makes one last run at Christian, but again Christian side steps, but Edge stops, back facing Christian . Christian throws his arm between Edge's legs, and flips him down to the mat in a roll up pin!
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Kick out!
Edge kicks out at the last millisecond again. Christian turns to face the announce table, where he again shakes his head in disbelieve. Christian then turns to face the stage...SPEAR! Edge had bounced off the ropes, and Speared Christian! Edge crashes Christian to the mat.
JR: There it is! It's over!
Styles: Edge would not give up dammit! He fought to the end the win this thing.
Edge just lays down on the Speared Christian for the win.
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Winner at 10:37, "The Rated R Superstar" Edge!!!!
Styles: Those two left it all in the ring tonight. Best friends since childhood, enemies tonight.
JR: Even though it is Edge with his hand raised, both won this one tonight. Everyone in the locker room knows just who Edge and Christian are, and what they can do. One victor, but two stars we're shinned tonight.
Edge walks to the back to cheers, as Christian lays in the ring as he is helped by the ringside workers backstage.
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We are back from commercial as Taz is in the ring.
Taz: Now everybody 'ere is wonderin'. What's the announcement, what's happening now DX are out of the company. Everything will be answered right now. Now with DX gone, I have found a replacement, that replacement will be Beer Money. As for nWo vs. Attitude Era... Hulk spoke to me just then during commerical and he has told me he is too 'old' and too 'injured' to compete this Sunday. Mick Foley and The Rock have also said they want the match cancelled due to their injuries, so unfortunately that match will no longer take place at Starrcade. Now, we're going to see what matches there are for Starrcade, here's the full list. Enjoy the show and make sure you turn up this Sunday!
Taz leaves the ring as the titantron lights up with the matches...
OFFICIAL MATCH CARD:
Finlay© vs. CM Punk - CWF Heavyweight Championship
Jim Ross: Both these superstars have been attacking one another, now CM Punk has the opportunity to become CWF Champion. I really would love to see a great bout here.
Christian vs. Randy Orton - No Holds Barred 30 Minute Iron-Man Match
Joey Styles: I'm dreading this match, I really am because Randy hasn't been successful as of late. I really hope Randy Orton can pull off the biggest upset here.
Batista VS. Edge - #1 Contenders' - Tazz as Referee
Joey Styles: Oh boy! I cannot wait for this encounter... Tazz as referee, he could make it a damn hardcore match or even get involved!
Brock Lesnar VS. Jericho - Intercontinental Championship
Jim Ross: With Jericho pulling off a victory, he's got all the momentum. But will Lesnar turn up because he didn't tonight...
Morrison VS. Sheamus VS. Thorn - PRIMETIME CHAMPIONSHIP STEEL CAGE
Jim Ross: This should be an interesting bout between the three, all of them are up and coming stars. A tough one to call who could win this
John Cena VS. The Miz
Joey Styles: The Miz showed frustration and anger towards management which is why he took John Cena out last week. Tazz booked them a match, who will be victorious?
Kane vs. Hassan
Joey Styles: Kane, the Money in the Bank winner takes on Hassan who is said to be the 'future' of this very company. This will be a tough match and I'm glad management booked this one.
DX VS. NEW AGE OUTLAWS VS. THE GREAT HASSAN VS. MCINTYRE & DEL RIO - TAG CHAMPIONSHIP
Jim Ross: Now I love me some tag action, this will be a very good bout. With DX being replaced by Beer Money!
ZIGGLER VS. RHODES
Joey Styles: Ziggler who hasn't been as active as I'd like him to be, I'd like to see him get an upset over Rhodes. Cody has been here and there as well, this will be interesting... now let's head to the next match!
LOOK IN MY EYES-WHAT DO YOU SEE?
“Cult of Personality” hits as the crowd ignites. “The Best In The World” CM Punk emerges from the back to greet his legion of fans.
JR: Here he comes, folks, the number one contender to the CWF Championship, CM Punk.
Styles: This man, I believe, is the future of this business. It's no wonder why he is called “The Best In The World”.
As Punk gets to the ring, fire explodes from the stage.
The crowd again pops as “The Big Red Machine” Kane makes his way down to ringside.
JR: Through Hellfire and Brimstone, here comes Kane!
Styles: This man has had his fair share of problems with Muhammed Hassan as of late and tonight I can guarantee he's looking for a bit of payback.
Kane steps into the ring with his partner Punk and sends flames from all 4 corners of the ring. Just as Kane's music stops, Finlay and Hassan both appear on the titantron.
Finlay: Hey Punk, Kane, look up ere will ya? I know you two were looking forward to our match ere tonight but, let's be honest: We both have got bigger fish to fry, so we're not there tonight.
Hassan: My Irish friend is right, Kane and Punk. We have decided to save our energy for StarrCade because we want to be 100 percent when we teach each of you a lesson in humility and respect. So, referee, go ahead and do your little 10-count and declare them the winners so no time will be wasted.
The referee looks perplexed but starts the 10-count.
JR: What a bunch of cowards those two men are.
Styles: I'm inclined to agree with you, JR. They robbed these people of a great main event here tonight.
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All of a sudden, Finlay runs through the crowd and into the ring. He tackles Punk from behind and both men brawl to the outside of the ring. Kane looks surprised and looks on as Punk and Finlay are fighting each other on the outside of the ring. As Kane turns around, Hassan has hopped into the ring.
JR: Hassan and Finlay played Punk and Kane like a fiddle!
Hassan kicks Kane in the midsection and starts pounding away at the big man. Kane has enough and shoves Hassan halfway across the ring. Kane goes to attack again but Hassan gets a thumb in Kane's eye. Hassan then chop blocks Kane's knees and brings him down to his level. Hassan runs off the ropes and connects with a dropkick. Meanwhile, Punk and Finlay are still going at it on the outside and eventually head towards the back. This keeps the referee's attention leaving Kane and Hassan alone in the ring. At this moment, Daivari and Khali emerge from the back and head towards the ring. Hassan has Kane in his arms and is motioning for them to come closer. Just then, Kane overpowers Hassan and chokeslams him. Khali and Daivari try to rush in but Kane signals a wall of fire right before the two.
Styles: OH MY GOD!
Kane grabs Hassan up off the mat and sets Hassan for the Tombstone Piledriver but Hassan counters into a schoolboy pin.
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YOUR WINNERS @ 4:34 FINLAY & HASSAN!!!
Hassan shocked as the walls of fire disappears escapes the ring quickly as The Great Hassan quickly leave the arena as Kane looking angry begins to chase them backstage. Just then, the camera cuts to the backstage area, specifically the parking lot where Punk and Finlay have ended up. These two men are beating the hell out of each other with everything and anything they find. Finlay finds a trash can lid and hits Punk in the head. Punk lands on the hood of a car. Finlay climbs on to and goes to hit a Celtic Cross onto the car but Punk counters and slips away. He then low-blows Finlay and he falls off the car. Punk levels Finlay with a shot with a fire extinguisher he found sitting by the car. Just then, Hornswoggle appears with a shillelagh and clubs Punk in the knees. Punk goes down.
JR: That damn Hornswoggle!
Styles: I never thought I'd say this, JR, but I hate that leprechaun!
Hornswoggle continues to pummel Punk with it until Finlay gets to his feet. Finlay grabs Punk and shoves him into the side of a semi-truck. Finlay walks away, leaving Punk a mess. Finlay and Horsnwoggle hop into a car and go to drive away but stop to say something to Punk.
Finlay: 'ey Punk! See ya' at the Pay-Per-View!
Finlay screeches away leaving Punk lying in the middle of the parking lot.
CREDITS:
Andrew - Putting up the show, Coding, Orton vs. Jericho
Tapout - Edge vs. Christian
Hoov - Main Event Tag
Awesome Miz - SCSA vs. Hogan
Chris Dresdon - NAO vs. Chosen Destiny, Rhodes vs. Lesnar
OOC:
Starrcade is this Sunday coming up, good luck to everyone. Send in promos and such, this show is going to be amazing!
