November
Year 3
Week 1
Only 24 hours after a great Judgment Day PPV, the WWE invades Chicago, Illinois for another LIVE edition of Monday Night Raw!
Video & Commentator Segment
A quick recap video of the Judgment Day PPV is shown, highlighting the big match moments and results. We see clips of Brett Diamond's U.S. Title victory over Renegade, Brittany Black's Divas Title win over Beth Phoenix and various highlights from the cage match over the WWE Title. The hard-fought battle between David Degenerate and Carson Pain featured a surprising finish, in which Mr. McMahon shoved the referee into the cage door just as Carson Pain was trying to crawl out. With Carson temporarily injured from the sudden door shot, David had time to complete his climb and retain the WWE Title albeit in controversial fashion.
To close the video, clips from the Last Man Standing match between DMK and Gravedigger are shown. The brutal match saw DMK emerge as the victor, essentially winning his long feud against the "Graveyard Monster". But DMK's victory is not what is on everyone's minds, and the ensuing clip proves it. The disturbing images of DMK's car getting smashed into a concrete wall by an unknown assailant ends the video, and everyone in the arena is clearly still shocked and confused over the vicious vehicular attack.
After the video, we transition to the announce table where Michael Cole and Jerry "The King" Lawler greet the viewers and discuss last night's events. Michael reports that DMK was transferred to the nearest hospital after the wreck and is currently in stable yet serious condition. The extent of his injuries are unknown, as is the identity of his attacker. Michael Cole also reports that Gravedigger was observed by medical personnel following the Last Man Standing match, but left against medical advice and is supposedly not in attendance for tonight's show. Gravedigger's whereabouts are unknown at this time.
After discussing the DMK situation, Michael Cole has another announcement for tonight. Tonight's episode of Raw will feature an elaborate and lavish title victory celebration for WWE champ David Degenerate, planned extensively by Mr. McMahon himself. The celebration is expected to start near the end of the show.
The commentators thank the viewers again for tuning in and transition their focus to the first match of the night!
To close the video, clips from the Last Man Standing match between DMK and Gravedigger are shown. The brutal match saw DMK emerge as the victor, essentially winning his long feud against the "Graveyard Monster". But DMK's victory is not what is on everyone's minds, and the ensuing clip proves it. The disturbing images of DMK's car getting smashed into a concrete wall by an unknown assailant ends the video, and everyone in the arena is clearly still shocked and confused over the vicious vehicular attack.
After the video, we transition to the announce table where Michael Cole and Jerry "The King" Lawler greet the viewers and discuss last night's events. Michael reports that DMK was transferred to the nearest hospital after the wreck and is currently in stable yet serious condition. The extent of his injuries are unknown, as is the identity of his attacker. Michael Cole also reports that Gravedigger was observed by medical personnel following the Last Man Standing match, but left against medical advice and is supposedly not in attendance for tonight's show. Gravedigger's whereabouts are unknown at this time.
After discussing the DMK situation, Michael Cole has another announcement for tonight. Tonight's episode of Raw will feature an elaborate and lavish title victory celebration for WWE champ David Degenerate, planned extensively by Mr. McMahon himself. The celebration is expected to start near the end of the show.
The commentators thank the viewers again for tuning in and transition their focus to the first match of the night!
Mack Wheeler vs. Lee Money
The crowd cheers loudly for the entrance of the Hardcore champ Mack Wheeler! Last week on Raw, the "Human Semi" reclaimed the Hardcore belt by defeating rival Tank Blazer in a rematch from their encounter at the Hell in a Cell PPV. Mack enters proudly with his title belt wrapped around his waist and enjoys the support from the Chicago crowd. Soon after, Lee Money's music hits and "Cash" excitedly makes his way to ringside. Lee's tag partner Renegade lost his U.S. Title belt last night, and the tension between them lately has been fairly obvious. Despite that, Lee looks ready to take on the Hardcore champ and regain some traction in his pursuit up the rankings.
Moments before the match begins, the cameras catch another figure near ringside... Tank Blazer! The former Hardcore champ strolls down the ramp, glaring intensely at Mack, and steps over the barricade to grab a front row seat! The "Captain" has decided to take in tonight's opening match close up, and Mack shakes his head in an annoyed fashion before re-focusing on his opponent. The bell rings and the match gets underway!
Mack and Lee's differing styles make for an interesting match. Mack uses his collection of power moves against "Cash", including a powerbomb, a German suplex and a spinebuster. To counter, Lee delivers a flying leg drop off the turnbuckle, a jumping side kick and a hurricanrana! Tank watches carefully as Mack and Lee battle strongly, with neither man holding the momentum for too long.
But as Mack and Lee trade blows, the tension in the ring grows and the referee feels obligated to keep the proceedings civil. But in a heated moment, the referee tries to break up a close-quartered brawl... and catches a wayward kick to the head! The official flops to the mat in a temporary daze, but Mack and Lee continue to fight. But with the referee down, yet another person makes an appearance... Renegade! The former U.S. champ and increasingly unstable party animal jogs to the ring unexpectedly and slides into the ring. Mack and Lee have backed off from each other for a quick second, but Lee gestures towards Renegade as if to say he's here to help give "Cash" an unfair advantage. Renegade glances back and forth between the two match competitors, but suddenly a dark expression comes over his face. Lee steps closer towards him and raises his fists in Mack's direction... but suddenly, Renegade attacks him! Mack is shocked as he watches Renegade brutally knock around his tag partner! Why is the "Party Animal" doing this???
After a few brutal moments, Renegade relents and staggers back into the ropes. He has a very crazed, strange look in his eye and Mack watches him with a confused, concerned look. The party animal observes Lee writhing in pain on the mat and a creepy smirk emerges. Renegade then tumbles out of the ring and staggers up the ramp, heading backstage quickly. Mack, unsure what to do, looks around for answers that aren't there... and decides to continue the match!
The referee slowly comes to his senses, and Mack puts the finishing touches on this controversial win. After nailing a very dazed Lee with his 3-Wheeler signature combo of suplexes, Mack backs into the corner and gears up for his finisher! When Lee rises off the mat, Mack sprints across the ring and tackles him viciously with his Speeding Semi spear! Mack covers the referee counts the 1-2-3, giving the Hardcore champ the win!
The referee raises his arm, but the look on Mack's face indicates that he doesn't feel very good about this win. He glances over at his rival watching in the front row, and Tank is giving him a very sarcastic round of applause. Mack scowls and grabs his title belt before the leaving the ring in a frustrated state of mind!
WINNER: Mack Wheeler
Moments before the match begins, the cameras catch another figure near ringside... Tank Blazer! The former Hardcore champ strolls down the ramp, glaring intensely at Mack, and steps over the barricade to grab a front row seat! The "Captain" has decided to take in tonight's opening match close up, and Mack shakes his head in an annoyed fashion before re-focusing on his opponent. The bell rings and the match gets underway!
Mack and Lee's differing styles make for an interesting match. Mack uses his collection of power moves against "Cash", including a powerbomb, a German suplex and a spinebuster. To counter, Lee delivers a flying leg drop off the turnbuckle, a jumping side kick and a hurricanrana! Tank watches carefully as Mack and Lee battle strongly, with neither man holding the momentum for too long.
But as Mack and Lee trade blows, the tension in the ring grows and the referee feels obligated to keep the proceedings civil. But in a heated moment, the referee tries to break up a close-quartered brawl... and catches a wayward kick to the head! The official flops to the mat in a temporary daze, but Mack and Lee continue to fight. But with the referee down, yet another person makes an appearance... Renegade! The former U.S. champ and increasingly unstable party animal jogs to the ring unexpectedly and slides into the ring. Mack and Lee have backed off from each other for a quick second, but Lee gestures towards Renegade as if to say he's here to help give "Cash" an unfair advantage. Renegade glances back and forth between the two match competitors, but suddenly a dark expression comes over his face. Lee steps closer towards him and raises his fists in Mack's direction... but suddenly, Renegade attacks him! Mack is shocked as he watches Renegade brutally knock around his tag partner! Why is the "Party Animal" doing this???
After a few brutal moments, Renegade relents and staggers back into the ropes. He has a very crazed, strange look in his eye and Mack watches him with a confused, concerned look. The party animal observes Lee writhing in pain on the mat and a creepy smirk emerges. Renegade then tumbles out of the ring and staggers up the ramp, heading backstage quickly. Mack, unsure what to do, looks around for answers that aren't there... and decides to continue the match!
The referee slowly comes to his senses, and Mack puts the finishing touches on this controversial win. After nailing a very dazed Lee with his 3-Wheeler signature combo of suplexes, Mack backs into the corner and gears up for his finisher! When Lee rises off the mat, Mack sprints across the ring and tackles him viciously with his Speeding Semi spear! Mack covers the referee counts the 1-2-3, giving the Hardcore champ the win!
The referee raises his arm, but the look on Mack's face indicates that he doesn't feel very good about this win. He glances over at his rival watching in the front row, and Tank is giving him a very sarcastic round of applause. Mack scowls and grabs his title belt before the leaving the ring in a frustrated state of mind!
WINNER: Mack Wheeler
Backstage Interview
Moments after Mack's win, we spot him walking backstage. He is obviously tired from the match, but he also seems to have an odd expression on his face. A sense of guilt seems to be weighing on him, supposedly from the events of the match in which Renegade attacked his own tag team partner and helped Mack score the win. As Mack heads towards the locker room, he is approached by Raw interviewer Justin Roberts.
Justin: "Mack! Mack! A quick word?"
Mack: "Sure, Justin. What's up?"
Justin: "First of all, congratulations on your Hardcore Title victory last week. I'm sure you must feel very proud."
Mack: "Ha ha... of course. I tried to remain very focused and determined to win the title back. I knew that I could beat Tank, and it felt great to get retribution."
Justin: "Do you believe your rivalry with Tank Blazer has reached a conclusion?"
Mack: "I'm assuming not. I saw him watching my match from the front row. I know he's probably planning his rematch. But I will tell you this... I'm not going to take this title for granted anymore! I'm not going to be blinded. This title is meant for the toughest of men. Every title defense will be a fierce battle, and I will fight my ass off to keep this belt around MY waist!"
Justin nods as Mack stands proudly, but Justin's expression changes a bit as he poses the next question.
Justin: "Mack... last night DMK's car was struck by an unknown driver in a Mack truck. DMK suffered severe injuries as a result of the assault. Considering your past experiences as a certified truck driver, would you have any information regarding the attack?"
Mack is confused and surprised by the question, as it appears that Justin is potentially accusing him of the attack. Mack shakes his head and scoffs as he responds.
Mack: "Naw, man. I had absolutely no role in that. I feel bad for what happened to him, and whoever did it should have to pay dearly for what they did. I'm praying for DMK. I hope he comes back stronger than ever."
Mack ends the interview and heads towards the locker room. The segment fades to black.
Justin: "Mack! Mack! A quick word?"
Mack: "Sure, Justin. What's up?"
Justin: "First of all, congratulations on your Hardcore Title victory last week. I'm sure you must feel very proud."
Mack: "Ha ha... of course. I tried to remain very focused and determined to win the title back. I knew that I could beat Tank, and it felt great to get retribution."
Justin: "Do you believe your rivalry with Tank Blazer has reached a conclusion?"
Mack: "I'm assuming not. I saw him watching my match from the front row. I know he's probably planning his rematch. But I will tell you this... I'm not going to take this title for granted anymore! I'm not going to be blinded. This title is meant for the toughest of men. Every title defense will be a fierce battle, and I will fight my ass off to keep this belt around MY waist!"
Justin nods as Mack stands proudly, but Justin's expression changes a bit as he poses the next question.
Justin: "Mack... last night DMK's car was struck by an unknown driver in a Mack truck. DMK suffered severe injuries as a result of the assault. Considering your past experiences as a certified truck driver, would you have any information regarding the attack?"
Mack is confused and surprised by the question, as it appears that Justin is potentially accusing him of the attack. Mack shakes his head and scoffs as he responds.
Mack: "Naw, man. I had absolutely no role in that. I feel bad for what happened to him, and whoever did it should have to pay dearly for what they did. I'm praying for DMK. I hope he comes back stronger than ever."
Mack ends the interview and heads towards the locker room. The segment fades to black.
Tommy Parker & Joey Cooper vs.
Alpha & Omega (w/ Master Kimoto)
A nice tag team match is next, featuring the Olympic duo and the newly-christened #1 contenders! Alpha & Omega completed their ascent up the tag team rankings last week on Smackdown, beating the former G.L.O.W. team although with Quinn Cadbury's betrayal giving them an assist. But tonight, they will prove their worth against Parker & Coop!
The Olympians enter first with their upbeat theme, sprinting to the ring and performing their signature double-back flip off the turnbuckle to excite the Chicago fans. Next, the Japanese duo comes out with their elder trainer close by and appear very focused for their matchup tonight. Alpha and Tommy start out the match for their respective teams, and they prepare for battle!
Alpha and Omega start off the match with some impressive teamwork, using their quickness and high-flying moves to hurt Tommy early on. After damaging him thoroughly, the Japanese duo team up to deliver their Rising Sun double-team finisher! Omega goes for the cover, but Joey races into the ring to break up the pin. With the match still alive, Tommy finds the strength to rally back. He uses a few suplexes and a moonsault off the turnbuckle to gain control, and then finally gets a tag to Joey Cooper.
But despite the change in momentum, Alpha & Omega ensure that it stays brief. The Japanese duo overpower Joey with their teamwork, and Omega uses a variety of hurricanrana moves to stun their foe for good. With Joey dazed, Omega engages into his Tatsumaki finisher! Alpha quickly occupies Tommy by knocking him off the apron, and following up with a flying splash off the ropes! In the ring, Omega completes the finishing combo with a hurricanran pin to give them the win!
The Japanese pupils celebrate their win and Master Kimoto joins them proudly, proving that they deserve their #1 contender status!
WINNERS: Alpha & Omega
The Olympians enter first with their upbeat theme, sprinting to the ring and performing their signature double-back flip off the turnbuckle to excite the Chicago fans. Next, the Japanese duo comes out with their elder trainer close by and appear very focused for their matchup tonight. Alpha and Tommy start out the match for their respective teams, and they prepare for battle!
Alpha and Omega start off the match with some impressive teamwork, using their quickness and high-flying moves to hurt Tommy early on. After damaging him thoroughly, the Japanese duo team up to deliver their Rising Sun double-team finisher! Omega goes for the cover, but Joey races into the ring to break up the pin. With the match still alive, Tommy finds the strength to rally back. He uses a few suplexes and a moonsault off the turnbuckle to gain control, and then finally gets a tag to Joey Cooper.
But despite the change in momentum, Alpha & Omega ensure that it stays brief. The Japanese duo overpower Joey with their teamwork, and Omega uses a variety of hurricanrana moves to stun their foe for good. With Joey dazed, Omega engages into his Tatsumaki finisher! Alpha quickly occupies Tommy by knocking him off the apron, and following up with a flying splash off the ropes! In the ring, Omega completes the finishing combo with a hurricanran pin to give them the win!
The Japanese pupils celebrate their win and Master Kimoto joins them proudly, proving that they deserve their #1 contender status!
WINNERS: Alpha & Omega
Backstage Segment
After returning from a brief commercial break, we venture backstage to the locker room where we see a very distraught Lee Money slumping in a chair and rubbing his head. "Cash" appears to be very sad and hurt over the strange and shocking betrayal by Renegade earlier in the evening. The relationship between them has been becoming strained since Renegade captured the U.S. Title, but losing it last night must've finally sent the party animal over the edge... and Lee suffers the brunt of his anger.
As Lee struggles to come to grips with his emotions, another person enters the frame. The camera pans back to reveal... new U.S. champ Brett Diamond! The "Professional" approaches Lee cautiously but seems to be empathetic to him. Lee glances up and is surprised to see Brett nearby, but the former allies chat calmly.
Brett: "Hey Lee... how's it going?"
Lee: "It's... fine. Just trying to make sense of everything."
Brett: "Yeah, man. I totally understand what you're going through. I've been unfairly blamed for lack of success in a tag team."
Lee: "Yeah well... it still doesn't feel good."
Brett: "I know. Do you... need anything?"
Lee studies Brett's expression for a moment. Brett extends his hand as if to offer help, but Lee waves him off as he responds.
Lee: "Naw, man... I'm good. I do appreciate it, though."
Brett: "It's not a problem. You need anything, you let me know. Renegade has no right to be going crazy like that. He should answer for what he did tonight. Trust me, pal... I'm going to take care of him. For you. For both of us. Cool?"
Lee glances up again with a surprised look and chuckles. Lee nods towards the U.S. champ and then turns towards his locker. Brett exits the room as the segment fades out.
As Lee struggles to come to grips with his emotions, another person enters the frame. The camera pans back to reveal... new U.S. champ Brett Diamond! The "Professional" approaches Lee cautiously but seems to be empathetic to him. Lee glances up and is surprised to see Brett nearby, but the former allies chat calmly.
Brett: "Hey Lee... how's it going?"
Lee: "It's... fine. Just trying to make sense of everything."
Brett: "Yeah, man. I totally understand what you're going through. I've been unfairly blamed for lack of success in a tag team."
Lee: "Yeah well... it still doesn't feel good."
Brett: "I know. Do you... need anything?"
Lee studies Brett's expression for a moment. Brett extends his hand as if to offer help, but Lee waves him off as he responds.
Lee: "Naw, man... I'm good. I do appreciate it, though."
Brett: "It's not a problem. You need anything, you let me know. Renegade has no right to be going crazy like that. He should answer for what he did tonight. Trust me, pal... I'm going to take care of him. For you. For both of us. Cool?"
Lee glances up again with a surprised look and chuckles. Lee nods towards the U.S. champ and then turns towards his locker. Brett exits the room as the segment fades out.
Brittany Black vs. Brie Bella (w/ Nikki Bella)
The crowd reacts with anger for the entrance of the NEW Divas Champion... Brittany Black! Last night at the Judgment Day PPV, the "Evil Diva" impressively defeated Beth Phoenix in only a few minutes. Brittany used a sneak attack on the unsuspecting "Glamazon" and collected her 1st title win only 7 months after her debut. Brittany strolls proudly to the ring with her new belt wrapped around her waist, smirking arrogantly at the fans. She enters the ring and raises her belt high to further taunt the crowd, drawing loud boos from everyone.
Next, the Bella Twins' theme songs hits and the sisters walk out onto the ramp and glare at the new champ, who doesn't even acknowledge their presence. Suddenly, Brie races down the ramp and slides into the ring... to attack the distracted champ! Brie quickly puts the boots to Brittany, surprising her opponent as Nikki cheers her on. Brie uses the attack to take control early on, damaging the champ with a slew of solid moves.
The early disadvantage angers the Divas champ, and she rallies back in the match with ferocity. First, she dazes Brie with a running side kick to stop her foe's momentum. Soon after she follows up with a bunch of kicks and multiple applications of her Abyss submission, causing Brie to moan in pain. With Brie hurting, Brittany twists her around... and plants her with a Paralyzer Drop signature! Sensing her sister in trouble, Nikki leaps onto the apron to try and either distract the referee or catch Brittany's attention. Her action does both but... Brittany attacks her! The "Evil Diva" clotheslines her off the apron, and then exits the ring to continue the unwarranted beatdown. After a few unsettling moments, the referee begins barking angrily at Brittany to return to the ring. The Divas champ, satisfied with her work, breathes heavily and smiles as she eyes the hurt twin outside the ring. She slides back in just as Brie staggers to her feet.
In the ring, she continues her strong dominance of Brie which culminates in another Paralyzer Drop. She waits patiently as Brie rises off the mat... where she drives her boot into the back of her foe's head with a Migrainer finishing kick! With Nikki hurt and unable to interfere outside the ring, Brittany has plenty of time to cover Brie for the pinfall victory!
The crowd voices their displeasure over another win by the "Evil Diva", but the Divas champ ignores them and taunts everyone again by holding up her new Divas Title belt!
WINNER: Brittany Black
Next, the Bella Twins' theme songs hits and the sisters walk out onto the ramp and glare at the new champ, who doesn't even acknowledge their presence. Suddenly, Brie races down the ramp and slides into the ring... to attack the distracted champ! Brie quickly puts the boots to Brittany, surprising her opponent as Nikki cheers her on. Brie uses the attack to take control early on, damaging the champ with a slew of solid moves.
The early disadvantage angers the Divas champ, and she rallies back in the match with ferocity. First, she dazes Brie with a running side kick to stop her foe's momentum. Soon after she follows up with a bunch of kicks and multiple applications of her Abyss submission, causing Brie to moan in pain. With Brie hurting, Brittany twists her around... and plants her with a Paralyzer Drop signature! Sensing her sister in trouble, Nikki leaps onto the apron to try and either distract the referee or catch Brittany's attention. Her action does both but... Brittany attacks her! The "Evil Diva" clotheslines her off the apron, and then exits the ring to continue the unwarranted beatdown. After a few unsettling moments, the referee begins barking angrily at Brittany to return to the ring. The Divas champ, satisfied with her work, breathes heavily and smiles as she eyes the hurt twin outside the ring. She slides back in just as Brie staggers to her feet.
In the ring, she continues her strong dominance of Brie which culminates in another Paralyzer Drop. She waits patiently as Brie rises off the mat... where she drives her boot into the back of her foe's head with a Migrainer finishing kick! With Nikki hurt and unable to interfere outside the ring, Brittany has plenty of time to cover Brie for the pinfall victory!
The crowd voices their displeasure over another win by the "Evil Diva", but the Divas champ ignores them and taunts everyone again by holding up her new Divas Title belt!
WINNER: Brittany Black
Backstage Segment
We venture backstage into Mr. McMahon's designated office for the evening, where we see a very exuberant David Degenerate talking on the phone while the WWE Chairman jots information on a pad of paper. As the camera enters the room, we pick up David's phone call midway through and discover that the WWE Champion is ordering items for his planned celebration later. Of course, there is still the lingering controversy over his victory due to Vince's interference but neither of these corporate allies seem to be concerned.
David: "... and a pinata! No... TWO pinatas! Ha ha!"
Mr. McMahon: "Excellent!"
David: "What else do you guys have? Hmm... okay, we'll take one of those. No way, you have a nacho cheese machine! Throw one of those in there! Wait... what was the last thing you just said? No, the other thing. NO... WAY! YES! Throw as many as you can of those on the list. I'll take them all!"
David and Vince share a laugh as David ends his call and they peruse his list of party items. They chuckle as they gesture towards different items on the list, and the glee on the face of the "Dangerous Genius" is very evident. As they glance at the list, another person enters the room... Raw GM Stephanie McMahon! The "Billion-Dollar Princess" does not look very pleased as she catches her father and David's attention. Vince stands up to greet her warmly, although she doesn't seem willing to match his emotion. David, on the other hand, rolls his eyes and continues to look through the party list. Steph shakes her head at him and speaks to Vince.
Steph: "Dad... is this whole 'celebration' really necessary? We're taking up precious show time to air a party."
Mr. McMahon: "Of course it is, my dear! David did an excellent job last night retaining the WWE Title. He's had a rough couple of weeks, and I feel that he deserves to let his hair down a bit."
Steph: "But Dad... David did NOT retain his match in fair fashion. You interfered on his behalf!"
Mr. McMahon: "Me? Oh Stephanie, I don't think you watched the match very carefully. What happened near the end of the match... was clearly the referee's fault!"
Steph: "WHAT?! How was it the referee's fault?"
Mr. McMahon: "He was clearly not paying attention to where he was. He bumped into me like a clumsy fool, and when I naturally had a defense reflex, he shoved that cage door right into Carson's face! Very unprofessional. I feel bad for Carson, because he did try hard to win the title even though it was a long shot at best. But he didn't need the referee costing him the match like that! Poor guy..."
Steph is extremely confused and very angry at her father's response, which displays a complete lack of self-awareness. But Steph bites her tongue and just glares at Vince. Sensing the tension in the room, David tries to play mediator with a snarky comment.
David: "Steph... we appreciate your concern, but as WWE Champion I deserve many perks. Tonight, I'm cashing in one of those perks with a huge party. Hell... you're even invited! Feel free to stop by anytime. We're gonna have lots of cool stuff to eat and do. But for right now..."
David reaches down and picks up a sombrero, placing the overly-large hat playfully onto his head.
David: "... why don't you just get out of here?"
A huge arrogant smile comes over David's face as he disrespects the Raw GM, but Steph again doesn't respond. She scowls at David and gives Vince another disapproving look before exiting in a huff. The WWE Chairman watches his daughter leave, and then turns to look at his hand-picked champion. David raises a thumbs up as the segment comes to an end.
David: "... and a pinata! No... TWO pinatas! Ha ha!"
Mr. McMahon: "Excellent!"
David: "What else do you guys have? Hmm... okay, we'll take one of those. No way, you have a nacho cheese machine! Throw one of those in there! Wait... what was the last thing you just said? No, the other thing. NO... WAY! YES! Throw as many as you can of those on the list. I'll take them all!"
David and Vince share a laugh as David ends his call and they peruse his list of party items. They chuckle as they gesture towards different items on the list, and the glee on the face of the "Dangerous Genius" is very evident. As they glance at the list, another person enters the room... Raw GM Stephanie McMahon! The "Billion-Dollar Princess" does not look very pleased as she catches her father and David's attention. Vince stands up to greet her warmly, although she doesn't seem willing to match his emotion. David, on the other hand, rolls his eyes and continues to look through the party list. Steph shakes her head at him and speaks to Vince.
Steph: "Dad... is this whole 'celebration' really necessary? We're taking up precious show time to air a party."
Mr. McMahon: "Of course it is, my dear! David did an excellent job last night retaining the WWE Title. He's had a rough couple of weeks, and I feel that he deserves to let his hair down a bit."
Steph: "But Dad... David did NOT retain his match in fair fashion. You interfered on his behalf!"
Mr. McMahon: "Me? Oh Stephanie, I don't think you watched the match very carefully. What happened near the end of the match... was clearly the referee's fault!"
Steph: "WHAT?! How was it the referee's fault?"
Mr. McMahon: "He was clearly not paying attention to where he was. He bumped into me like a clumsy fool, and when I naturally had a defense reflex, he shoved that cage door right into Carson's face! Very unprofessional. I feel bad for Carson, because he did try hard to win the title even though it was a long shot at best. But he didn't need the referee costing him the match like that! Poor guy..."
Steph is extremely confused and very angry at her father's response, which displays a complete lack of self-awareness. But Steph bites her tongue and just glares at Vince. Sensing the tension in the room, David tries to play mediator with a snarky comment.
David: "Steph... we appreciate your concern, but as WWE Champion I deserve many perks. Tonight, I'm cashing in one of those perks with a huge party. Hell... you're even invited! Feel free to stop by anytime. We're gonna have lots of cool stuff to eat and do. But for right now..."
David reaches down and picks up a sombrero, placing the overly-large hat playfully onto his head.
David: "... why don't you just get out of here?"
A huge arrogant smile comes over David's face as he disrespects the Raw GM, but Steph again doesn't respond. She scowls at David and gives Vince another disapproving look before exiting in a huff. The WWE Chairman watches his daughter leave, and then turns to look at his hand-picked champion. David raises a thumbs up as the segment comes to an end.
Table Match:
Travis Roarke vs. Big Mutha Trucker
After a brief commercial break, we return to the show for the final match of the night! Two of Raw's toughest will go at it... with the winner needing to put his opponent through a table! The Skillet theme song for the "Assassin" hits, and Travis shadow-punches his way to the ring as he prepares for a tough battle. Soon after, Trucker's entrance song hits and the Chicago crowd erupts into big cheers for the "Resident Redneck"! Trucker calmly strolls to the ring, taking a moment to eye the tables littered around the ring, before climbing in and standing opposed to his foe. The bell rings and the night's final match gets underway!
A furious round of punches get thrown from both men to start things off, as these former rivals still appear to hold some bad blood. Eventually, Trucker takes control and damages Travis with some power moves, including a piledriver, a headbutt and a running shove. Roarke rallies back with his fighting prowess, using an uppercut and a right cross to his kneeling foe to daze him. The men battle near the ropes and Travis ends up teetering on the apron. In a big move, Trucker tackles him to the outside!
Outside the ring, Travis starts to use allowed weapons to really bring the pain. First, the "Assassin" grabs a chair from under the ring. He tosses it at a dazed Trucker, who catches it... and Travis punches it into his face! The "Resident Redneck" tosses Travis into the barricade to get some brief revenge, but Roarke counters back by using... the ringside timer's bell! After grabbing the bell, Travis sprints and smashes it over Trucker's forehead! He slams it into his stomach and pounds him continuously as the "Redneck" rolls on the ringside floor. When Trucker staggers up, Travis grabs him and slams his head into the ringside post... which opens up a cut on Trucker's forehead! Blood begins to trickle down Trucker's face as Roarke rolls him back into the ring. Sensing a chance to get to the win, Travis grabs a table and slides it into the ring!
Back in the ring, a frustrated and bloody Trucker tries desperately to get back in control. After nailing his White Trash signature, Trucker eyes the leaned table in the corner and wants to use it! Trucker lifts a weary Travis off the mat and attempts a powerbomb into the table... but the table does not break! Trucker is shocked as the big move doesn't work the way he hoped! Travis writhes on the mat for a moment, gripping the back of his head in pain after the stiff powerbomb.
Moments later, Travis rallies back and takes advantage of his injured foe. Travis tosses Trucker up against the leaned table, and backs up a few steps. The "Assassin" races across the ring... and spears Trucker right though the table! Trucker collapses in a pile of broken wood and Travis staggers to his feet proudly after delivering the massive move. The referee calls for the bell and awards Travis the victory! Roarke raises his arms to celebrate the big win!
WINNER: Travis Roarke
A furious round of punches get thrown from both men to start things off, as these former rivals still appear to hold some bad blood. Eventually, Trucker takes control and damages Travis with some power moves, including a piledriver, a headbutt and a running shove. Roarke rallies back with his fighting prowess, using an uppercut and a right cross to his kneeling foe to daze him. The men battle near the ropes and Travis ends up teetering on the apron. In a big move, Trucker tackles him to the outside!
Outside the ring, Travis starts to use allowed weapons to really bring the pain. First, the "Assassin" grabs a chair from under the ring. He tosses it at a dazed Trucker, who catches it... and Travis punches it into his face! The "Resident Redneck" tosses Travis into the barricade to get some brief revenge, but Roarke counters back by using... the ringside timer's bell! After grabbing the bell, Travis sprints and smashes it over Trucker's forehead! He slams it into his stomach and pounds him continuously as the "Redneck" rolls on the ringside floor. When Trucker staggers up, Travis grabs him and slams his head into the ringside post... which opens up a cut on Trucker's forehead! Blood begins to trickle down Trucker's face as Roarke rolls him back into the ring. Sensing a chance to get to the win, Travis grabs a table and slides it into the ring!
Back in the ring, a frustrated and bloody Trucker tries desperately to get back in control. After nailing his White Trash signature, Trucker eyes the leaned table in the corner and wants to use it! Trucker lifts a weary Travis off the mat and attempts a powerbomb into the table... but the table does not break! Trucker is shocked as the big move doesn't work the way he hoped! Travis writhes on the mat for a moment, gripping the back of his head in pain after the stiff powerbomb.
Moments later, Travis rallies back and takes advantage of his injured foe. Travis tosses Trucker up against the leaned table, and backs up a few steps. The "Assassin" races across the ring... and spears Trucker right though the table! Trucker collapses in a pile of broken wood and Travis staggers to his feet proudly after delivering the massive move. The referee calls for the bell and awards Travis the victory! Roarke raises his arms to celebrate the big win!
WINNER: Travis Roarke
In-Ring Segment
The ring is decorated by several members of the crew, which includes hanging pinatas, draping the mat in a red covering and overlapping the aprons with various colorful fanned draperies. A banner is lowered from the ceiling, which reads "David Degenerate's WWE Championship Fiesta!", to signify the start of the WWE Champion's outrageous celebration for his controversial victory at last night's Judgment Day PPV. Some other various items are placed in the ring, and the crowd lets out a collective groan over this arrogant display planned by the "Dangerous Genius". Moments later, David's theme song hits and the crowd unleashes a raucous round of boos aimed directly at the reigning champ!
David strolls to the ring arrogantly, still wearing the large sombrero and shaking maracas. Behind him, Mr. McMahon chuckles and smiles proudly as his hand-picked champion flaunts and taunts the incensed crowd. David climbs into the ring and dances around happily. He grabs a microphone and addresses the angry crowd.
David: "Chicago! Y'all are about to partake in David Degenerate's WWE Championship Fiesta! As the reigning and now successfully DEFENDING WWE Champion, I felt it was necessary to officially celebrate my glamorous reign. I was sent into a cage with an inferior opponent and I emerged from said cage... victorious! So let's get this fiesta underway, the proper way! First... a good fiesta must have the appropriate music. So... bring out the mariachi band!"
Moments later, a mariachi band emerges from backstage and plays their instruments as they head towards the ring. David dances to the tunes as they approach, shaking his maracas at various moments. The band enters the ring and continues to play, while David's outlandish antics further enrage the crowd. David gestures towards the band to stop playing, and the music quiets down as David continues.
David: "Next... a good fiesta wouldn't be fun without good food. You must have the right food to fit the mood! So without further ado... BRING OUT THE NACHOS!"
David gestures towards the stage and several crew members begin to carry out several large bowls filled with tortilla chips. Following them is a final crew member that is wheeling out a large metal machine. A table is set up in the ring where all the bowls of chips are set out. The large machine is lifted into the ring and placed on the table as well. David walks over excitedly and flips a switch on the machine... which starts cascading liquid nacho cheese! David squeals happily and dips a few chips into the cheese, shoving them into his mouth. Vince even takes a few bites himself as he watches his ally celebrate. Satisfied with his snack, David continues.
David: "A good fiesta also has a very decorative theme, and I just don't think the setup we have here is enough. Hmm... how about we jazz things up with some... BALLOONS?!"
A loud pop is heard above the ring, and hundreds of balloons float down from the ceiling. David stands in the middle of the ring, arms outstretched and smiling, and laughs as the balloons fall gently around him. After the large wave settles and bounces around, David happily kicks a few into the crowd and throws more into the air. Some of the crowd members catch balloons and begin to bat them around the arena, which excites David even more. David adds more to the party.
David: "Not only am I a world-class performer and entertainer, but I am also a bit of a historian. What can I say? I love studying other cultures. And I know that in Mexico, there is a style of wrestling called lucha libre. And it's fantastic! So much so, that I want to even include a little match in my fiesta. So please welcome... the luchadors!"
The crowd is stunned when the stage curtain peels back and... several little people dressed as masked luchadors run down the ramp! David pushes some wayward balloons out of the way as the little wrestlers slide into the ring and immediately begin an impromptu match. David acts like the referee as the little wrestlers put on a brief high-flying show, and David counts a 1-2-3 pinfall for one of them and excitedly holds the victor's hand up. The crowd's uneasy laughter seems to encourage David to continue this ridiculous display.
David: "And finally, the moment I've been waiting for... bring out the CONFETTI CANNONS!!!"
Several crew members carry large, multi-colored launcher-like objects to the ring. David quickly grabs the first one that arrives and aims it at one section of the crowd. David pulls the trigger and out of the cannon fires a huge cloud of confetti, which carries over the crowd. David repeats this for the other 3 cannons that arrive, aiming at different sections of fans to receive their own confetti shower. David signals to the band to play again, and the WWE champ boogies around the ring wildly for a few moments. Vince claps along and taps his foot to the beat, and appears to be very pleased. The celebratory moments continue on for a while...
... until they are interrupted by Raw GM Stephanie McMahon! The "Billion-Dollar Princess" walks out onto the stage, and David's gleeful expression turns into angered annoyance. Mr. McMahon stands next to the WWE champ and appears interested in his daughter's sudden appearance. Steph waits for a few anxious moments before speaking.
Steph: "I believe I speak for everyone in this arena by saying... this party is OVER!"
The crowd cheers as David snarls angrily towards the Raw GM. She continues.
Steph: "I'm sorry to ruin all the unnecessary fun you're having, but there's a few things I need to tell you. First of all David... your so-called 'victory' last night was controversial at best. It very clearly was not clean and leaves a lot to be desired. Yes you were the first man to escape the cage... and yes that technically gives you the successful title defense. But I believe these fans deserve a clear winner. These fans deserve a champion that will represent this company with integrity and dignity. Not somebody who plans elaborate celebrations for wins that don't really deserve to be celebrated. Therefore, I have made a decision that I believe we can all agree with. At the upcoming Survivor Series PPV, David Degenerate will again defend his WWE Championship against Carson Pain... and this time, I'm giving Carson the right to choose any match stipulation he wants!"
The crowd responds with a huge sound of approval as David begins shaking with rage. The "Dangerous Genius" rips the sombrero off his head, throws it onto the mat and proceeds to stomp it repeatedly. As David continues to throw a fit, Vince steps forward and responds to his daughter.
Mr. McMahon: "Now... come on Stephanie. I believe I've raised you better than this. That is a very bold and brash decision to make, especially only one night after their most recent match! You've very clearly remained on the opposite side of the fence in this situation, despite all my attempts to get you to see why David is the best man to be WWE Champion. Honestly... I think you're pushing things a little too far. Overstepping your boundaries a bit. Superceding your... power."
Steph is shocked at her father's response, but doesn't back down. She responds forcefully.
Steph: "Dad, I've tried MY best to make YOU realize who you've aligned yourself with. Plus, you assigned me the position as Raw General Manager and I intend to make sure this brand runs smoothly. When I see something that is not being dealt with in a FAIR manner, then I step it to rectify the issue. I'm only doing what's fair. I'm only doing what's... NECESSARY."
Vince scowls a bit at his own daughter, who is smirking confidently at the WWE Chairman. David is continuing to throw a fit in the ring, but Steph has one more thing for him.
Steph: "Oh... and by the way, David... someone else has a message for you..."
Steph gestures towards the curtain behind her and... Carson Pain's music hits! "The Original" sprints down to the ring and attacks the WWE Champion with unbridled fury! David is stunned at the sudden assault, and receives repeated punches from his long-time rival! Carson knocks David to the ground and looks around for something... and grabs a guitar from one of the mariachi band members! When David staggers to his feet, Carson winds up... and smashes the instrument over his head! David crawls and rolls out of the ring, woozily reaching back to drag his WWE Title belt out of the ring before stumbling away from the ring.
With David dispatched, Carson turns his attention to... Mr. McMahon! The WWE Chairman initially talks trash and angrily gestures towards Carson, but "The Original" breaks into a little smile. The expression frightens Vince and he tries to run away... but Carson snatches him by the back of the neck! Mr. McMahon looks back in fear as Carson holds him tight and whispers something into his ear. Vince shakes his head wildly, shouting "NO!" repeatedly. Then suddenly... Carson tosses Mr. McMahon into the nacho cheese machine! Vince flails around as the yellow liquid covers him and splatters all over the ring, and it gets worse when the bowls of tortilla chips slide off the table and attach themselves to him! Vince exits the ring quickly, obviously embarrassed and soiled, as the crowd cheers wildly for Carson!
David and Vince leave, and Carson proceeds to destroy the rest of the party items! He orders the mariachi band and little luchador wrestlers out of the ring, before smashing the pinatas, tearing up the draperies and popping balloons. Eventually, a satisfied Carson stops his destruction and observes the results, smiling happily as he glances around. The show comes to an end with a proud Carson acknowledging the cheering Chicago crowd!
David strolls to the ring arrogantly, still wearing the large sombrero and shaking maracas. Behind him, Mr. McMahon chuckles and smiles proudly as his hand-picked champion flaunts and taunts the incensed crowd. David climbs into the ring and dances around happily. He grabs a microphone and addresses the angry crowd.
David: "Chicago! Y'all are about to partake in David Degenerate's WWE Championship Fiesta! As the reigning and now successfully DEFENDING WWE Champion, I felt it was necessary to officially celebrate my glamorous reign. I was sent into a cage with an inferior opponent and I emerged from said cage... victorious! So let's get this fiesta underway, the proper way! First... a good fiesta must have the appropriate music. So... bring out the mariachi band!"
Moments later, a mariachi band emerges from backstage and plays their instruments as they head towards the ring. David dances to the tunes as they approach, shaking his maracas at various moments. The band enters the ring and continues to play, while David's outlandish antics further enrage the crowd. David gestures towards the band to stop playing, and the music quiets down as David continues.
David: "Next... a good fiesta wouldn't be fun without good food. You must have the right food to fit the mood! So without further ado... BRING OUT THE NACHOS!"
David gestures towards the stage and several crew members begin to carry out several large bowls filled with tortilla chips. Following them is a final crew member that is wheeling out a large metal machine. A table is set up in the ring where all the bowls of chips are set out. The large machine is lifted into the ring and placed on the table as well. David walks over excitedly and flips a switch on the machine... which starts cascading liquid nacho cheese! David squeals happily and dips a few chips into the cheese, shoving them into his mouth. Vince even takes a few bites himself as he watches his ally celebrate. Satisfied with his snack, David continues.
David: "A good fiesta also has a very decorative theme, and I just don't think the setup we have here is enough. Hmm... how about we jazz things up with some... BALLOONS?!"
A loud pop is heard above the ring, and hundreds of balloons float down from the ceiling. David stands in the middle of the ring, arms outstretched and smiling, and laughs as the balloons fall gently around him. After the large wave settles and bounces around, David happily kicks a few into the crowd and throws more into the air. Some of the crowd members catch balloons and begin to bat them around the arena, which excites David even more. David adds more to the party.
David: "Not only am I a world-class performer and entertainer, but I am also a bit of a historian. What can I say? I love studying other cultures. And I know that in Mexico, there is a style of wrestling called lucha libre. And it's fantastic! So much so, that I want to even include a little match in my fiesta. So please welcome... the luchadors!"
The crowd is stunned when the stage curtain peels back and... several little people dressed as masked luchadors run down the ramp! David pushes some wayward balloons out of the way as the little wrestlers slide into the ring and immediately begin an impromptu match. David acts like the referee as the little wrestlers put on a brief high-flying show, and David counts a 1-2-3 pinfall for one of them and excitedly holds the victor's hand up. The crowd's uneasy laughter seems to encourage David to continue this ridiculous display.
David: "And finally, the moment I've been waiting for... bring out the CONFETTI CANNONS!!!"
Several crew members carry large, multi-colored launcher-like objects to the ring. David quickly grabs the first one that arrives and aims it at one section of the crowd. David pulls the trigger and out of the cannon fires a huge cloud of confetti, which carries over the crowd. David repeats this for the other 3 cannons that arrive, aiming at different sections of fans to receive their own confetti shower. David signals to the band to play again, and the WWE champ boogies around the ring wildly for a few moments. Vince claps along and taps his foot to the beat, and appears to be very pleased. The celebratory moments continue on for a while...
... until they are interrupted by Raw GM Stephanie McMahon! The "Billion-Dollar Princess" walks out onto the stage, and David's gleeful expression turns into angered annoyance. Mr. McMahon stands next to the WWE champ and appears interested in his daughter's sudden appearance. Steph waits for a few anxious moments before speaking.
Steph: "I believe I speak for everyone in this arena by saying... this party is OVER!"
The crowd cheers as David snarls angrily towards the Raw GM. She continues.
Steph: "I'm sorry to ruin all the unnecessary fun you're having, but there's a few things I need to tell you. First of all David... your so-called 'victory' last night was controversial at best. It very clearly was not clean and leaves a lot to be desired. Yes you were the first man to escape the cage... and yes that technically gives you the successful title defense. But I believe these fans deserve a clear winner. These fans deserve a champion that will represent this company with integrity and dignity. Not somebody who plans elaborate celebrations for wins that don't really deserve to be celebrated. Therefore, I have made a decision that I believe we can all agree with. At the upcoming Survivor Series PPV, David Degenerate will again defend his WWE Championship against Carson Pain... and this time, I'm giving Carson the right to choose any match stipulation he wants!"
The crowd responds with a huge sound of approval as David begins shaking with rage. The "Dangerous Genius" rips the sombrero off his head, throws it onto the mat and proceeds to stomp it repeatedly. As David continues to throw a fit, Vince steps forward and responds to his daughter.
Mr. McMahon: "Now... come on Stephanie. I believe I've raised you better than this. That is a very bold and brash decision to make, especially only one night after their most recent match! You've very clearly remained on the opposite side of the fence in this situation, despite all my attempts to get you to see why David is the best man to be WWE Champion. Honestly... I think you're pushing things a little too far. Overstepping your boundaries a bit. Superceding your... power."
Steph is shocked at her father's response, but doesn't back down. She responds forcefully.
Steph: "Dad, I've tried MY best to make YOU realize who you've aligned yourself with. Plus, you assigned me the position as Raw General Manager and I intend to make sure this brand runs smoothly. When I see something that is not being dealt with in a FAIR manner, then I step it to rectify the issue. I'm only doing what's fair. I'm only doing what's... NECESSARY."
Vince scowls a bit at his own daughter, who is smirking confidently at the WWE Chairman. David is continuing to throw a fit in the ring, but Steph has one more thing for him.
Steph: "Oh... and by the way, David... someone else has a message for you..."
Steph gestures towards the curtain behind her and... Carson Pain's music hits! "The Original" sprints down to the ring and attacks the WWE Champion with unbridled fury! David is stunned at the sudden assault, and receives repeated punches from his long-time rival! Carson knocks David to the ground and looks around for something... and grabs a guitar from one of the mariachi band members! When David staggers to his feet, Carson winds up... and smashes the instrument over his head! David crawls and rolls out of the ring, woozily reaching back to drag his WWE Title belt out of the ring before stumbling away from the ring.
With David dispatched, Carson turns his attention to... Mr. McMahon! The WWE Chairman initially talks trash and angrily gestures towards Carson, but "The Original" breaks into a little smile. The expression frightens Vince and he tries to run away... but Carson snatches him by the back of the neck! Mr. McMahon looks back in fear as Carson holds him tight and whispers something into his ear. Vince shakes his head wildly, shouting "NO!" repeatedly. Then suddenly... Carson tosses Mr. McMahon into the nacho cheese machine! Vince flails around as the yellow liquid covers him and splatters all over the ring, and it gets worse when the bowls of tortilla chips slide off the table and attach themselves to him! Vince exits the ring quickly, obviously embarrassed and soiled, as the crowd cheers wildly for Carson!
David and Vince leave, and Carson proceeds to destroy the rest of the party items! He orders the mariachi band and little luchador wrestlers out of the ring, before smashing the pinatas, tearing up the draperies and popping balloons. Eventually, a satisfied Carson stops his destruction and observes the results, smiling happily as he glances around. The show comes to an end with a proud Carson acknowledging the cheering Chicago crowd!
Week 2
Another November episode of Monday Night Raw opens LIVE from Columbus, Ohio!
In-Ring Segment
Moments after the show kicks off, the fans are treated to the entrance of... WWE champ David Degenerate! The crowd unfurls a huge round of boos for the "Dangerous Genius", but the WWE champ ignores their hate as he briskly heads to the ring. A very intense look of disgust and anger covers David's face, and trailing him is Mr. McMahon. The WWE Chairman also has a very perturbed, bothered expression as he climbs into the ring and joins his ally. David requests a microphone and wastes no time addressing his issues.
David: "As the reigning WWE Champion, I should be viewed and treated as a respected member of the Raw brand. I've worked my tail off earning this belt, and I deserve to be treated appropriately. I do not appreciate power-trippin' authority figures shoving their nose where it doesn't belong. I already have a very powerful member of the WWE corporate team supporting me and ensuring that I am honored and respected. But SOMEONE around here feels differently, and SHE can't help but try to screw me every chance she gets! This is getting absolutely ridiculous! There is no way that it is FAIR for Carson to get another rematch, and that he gets to pick a match stipulation. He's not the champion... I AM!!!"
The crowd responds with disapproval, but the "Genius" shakes it off and continues on his rant.
David: "I'm not waiting around for Carson to pick a match. I want to know, and I want to know RIGHT NOW. Carson... I demand that you get your sorry butt out here and face me. I don't care if you're ready or not. You are going to choose a stipulation and reveal it right now. Come on! Get out here, you worthless punk!"
David glares angrily at the stage as he awaits for Carson to appear. A few anxious moments pass with no response, and the anger slowly begins to rise in David's body language. Impatiently, he raises the mic to his mouth to speak again... but Carson's music hits! The crowd erupts into a huge cheer for "The Original", and Carson strolls confidently out onto the stage. A very noticeable smirk comes across Carson's face, which drives David crazy as he purses his lips and starts breathing heavily. Carson walks down the ramp, pauses for a second to acknowledge the crowd's support and then performs his signature slide into the ring. David and Vince take a few steps back as Carson rises to his feet. "The Original" paces slowly, his eyes trained on David and Vince. Eventually, Carson stops moving and addresses David directly.
Carson: "I had an epiphany, David. A major epiphany. And it happened last week, forcing me to question why you and I are even having this rivalry. When I was ordering little luchadors out of the ring and holding busted pieces of a pinata in my hands, I asked myself... what the hell are we doing? Why am I racing down to the ring to bust up a silly, ridiculous celebration? When did this rivalry boil down to a bunch of odd interactions and juvenile moments? And then... it hit me. This is the WWE. The global WRESTLING enterprise. You... you are holding the WWE Championship. The top WRESTLING title on this brand and arguably the top one in the entire company. I want to make this little feud we have about WRESTLING again. That's what I joined this company for. I didn't join it to smack a few pinatas around and toss an old fart into a nacho cheese machine!"
Vince scowls angrily at Carson as the crowd responds with laughter. Carson chuckles to himself but then continues with a more serious tone.
Carson: "But in my quest to return the focus to wrestling, there is one thing that continues to bother me. I know you like to bend every rule in the rule book, but I am honestly sick and tired of you trying to use every single unfair advantage. You're honestly going to bank your entire title reign on a bunch of cheap tactics and underhanded moves? How pathetic can you be! NO ONE... and I repeat, NO ONE... thinks that you're a legitimate champion! So... I've given this decision a lot of thought. I considered a few things: bringing back the wrestling, forcing you to play by the rules and giving myself a slight edge. And... it hit me again. What better way to challenge for the WWE Title than in a... 60-MINUTE IRON MAN MATCH!!!"
The crowd erupts into a huge cheer as the camera focuses on the shocked faces of David and Vince. David collects himself and snarls angrily at his rival, but Carson has more to say.
Carson: "You see, David... you think that you're so smart. But this time, your 'intelligence' has come back to bite you in the ass. You see, to prepare for a grueling 60-minute Ironman match, you must train hard and build up stamina. You need to compete regularly and have success in a variety of environments. You and Vince have been putting me in matches on an almost weekly basis, and I have overcome every challenge thrown my way. In 2 title matches we've had, I've held the upper hand for the majority of the time. You're gassed when I'm just getting started! I'm in PEAK wrestling shape! You, on the other hand... have been sitting on your butt for months and living this cushy sloth life. So in 3 weeks at Survivor Series, I'm going to destroy you so badly both physically and mentally that those 60 minutes will seem like a death march!"
Carson smirks at the champ, and the "Genius" glares back fiercely. Finally David raises the mic and responds.
David: "You... think you're a better wrestler than me? You honestly believe that I can't handle an Ironman match? Dude... my whole LIFE has been an Ironman match! You have not even lived a fraction of the tough life I've struggled through. These idiot fans cheer you and hoot and holler... when in reality, you're nothing like them! I'm the one who's fought and crawled my way to the position I'm in. An Ironman match? You just committed career suicide, my friend. I'm going to show you what REAL wrestling looks like... and still walk away as WWE Champion!"
Carson shakes his head and resists the urge to argue with his rival. But "The Original" does have another announcement to make.
Carson: "Well... I'm done with all this chit-chat nonsense. I know what I can do in the ring, and I'm going to prove to everyone how overrated you really are. I'm going to start some vigorous training tonight. I've already went ahead and put myself in a match for the night. I'm taking on Corey Youngblood... in a Falls Count Anywhere match! I figured that any tough match environment will only make me stronger... and spell eventual doom for you!"
David is annoyed at Carson's overconfidence and glances back at Mr. McMahon. Vince whispers in his ear, and David nods softly. The WWE champ turns back and responds.
David: "Well I guess now it's my turn to choose a 'training' match. Let's see... I suppose for an Ironman match, I may need a few submissions. And I know just the dance partner I can go against. How about I upstage you and take on Dylan Dynamite... in a Submission match?! That way, when I force the 'Dynamite Kid' to tap out, it will give you a little preview for your own demise. And of course, thanks to Vince... I'm the one who gets the main event slot! So when I win, the last image everyone will see will be me celebrating another sound victory. Now... get the hell out of my face, before I decide to let my emotions get the best of me."
Carson laughs as he exits the ring, taking time to again acknowledge the crowd for their support. David fumes in the ring, but Vince gives him a supportive pat on the back as the segment ends!
David: "As the reigning WWE Champion, I should be viewed and treated as a respected member of the Raw brand. I've worked my tail off earning this belt, and I deserve to be treated appropriately. I do not appreciate power-trippin' authority figures shoving their nose where it doesn't belong. I already have a very powerful member of the WWE corporate team supporting me and ensuring that I am honored and respected. But SOMEONE around here feels differently, and SHE can't help but try to screw me every chance she gets! This is getting absolutely ridiculous! There is no way that it is FAIR for Carson to get another rematch, and that he gets to pick a match stipulation. He's not the champion... I AM!!!"
The crowd responds with disapproval, but the "Genius" shakes it off and continues on his rant.
David: "I'm not waiting around for Carson to pick a match. I want to know, and I want to know RIGHT NOW. Carson... I demand that you get your sorry butt out here and face me. I don't care if you're ready or not. You are going to choose a stipulation and reveal it right now. Come on! Get out here, you worthless punk!"
David glares angrily at the stage as he awaits for Carson to appear. A few anxious moments pass with no response, and the anger slowly begins to rise in David's body language. Impatiently, he raises the mic to his mouth to speak again... but Carson's music hits! The crowd erupts into a huge cheer for "The Original", and Carson strolls confidently out onto the stage. A very noticeable smirk comes across Carson's face, which drives David crazy as he purses his lips and starts breathing heavily. Carson walks down the ramp, pauses for a second to acknowledge the crowd's support and then performs his signature slide into the ring. David and Vince take a few steps back as Carson rises to his feet. "The Original" paces slowly, his eyes trained on David and Vince. Eventually, Carson stops moving and addresses David directly.
Carson: "I had an epiphany, David. A major epiphany. And it happened last week, forcing me to question why you and I are even having this rivalry. When I was ordering little luchadors out of the ring and holding busted pieces of a pinata in my hands, I asked myself... what the hell are we doing? Why am I racing down to the ring to bust up a silly, ridiculous celebration? When did this rivalry boil down to a bunch of odd interactions and juvenile moments? And then... it hit me. This is the WWE. The global WRESTLING enterprise. You... you are holding the WWE Championship. The top WRESTLING title on this brand and arguably the top one in the entire company. I want to make this little feud we have about WRESTLING again. That's what I joined this company for. I didn't join it to smack a few pinatas around and toss an old fart into a nacho cheese machine!"
Vince scowls angrily at Carson as the crowd responds with laughter. Carson chuckles to himself but then continues with a more serious tone.
Carson: "But in my quest to return the focus to wrestling, there is one thing that continues to bother me. I know you like to bend every rule in the rule book, but I am honestly sick and tired of you trying to use every single unfair advantage. You're honestly going to bank your entire title reign on a bunch of cheap tactics and underhanded moves? How pathetic can you be! NO ONE... and I repeat, NO ONE... thinks that you're a legitimate champion! So... I've given this decision a lot of thought. I considered a few things: bringing back the wrestling, forcing you to play by the rules and giving myself a slight edge. And... it hit me again. What better way to challenge for the WWE Title than in a... 60-MINUTE IRON MAN MATCH!!!"
The crowd erupts into a huge cheer as the camera focuses on the shocked faces of David and Vince. David collects himself and snarls angrily at his rival, but Carson has more to say.
Carson: "You see, David... you think that you're so smart. But this time, your 'intelligence' has come back to bite you in the ass. You see, to prepare for a grueling 60-minute Ironman match, you must train hard and build up stamina. You need to compete regularly and have success in a variety of environments. You and Vince have been putting me in matches on an almost weekly basis, and I have overcome every challenge thrown my way. In 2 title matches we've had, I've held the upper hand for the majority of the time. You're gassed when I'm just getting started! I'm in PEAK wrestling shape! You, on the other hand... have been sitting on your butt for months and living this cushy sloth life. So in 3 weeks at Survivor Series, I'm going to destroy you so badly both physically and mentally that those 60 minutes will seem like a death march!"
Carson smirks at the champ, and the "Genius" glares back fiercely. Finally David raises the mic and responds.
David: "You... think you're a better wrestler than me? You honestly believe that I can't handle an Ironman match? Dude... my whole LIFE has been an Ironman match! You have not even lived a fraction of the tough life I've struggled through. These idiot fans cheer you and hoot and holler... when in reality, you're nothing like them! I'm the one who's fought and crawled my way to the position I'm in. An Ironman match? You just committed career suicide, my friend. I'm going to show you what REAL wrestling looks like... and still walk away as WWE Champion!"
Carson shakes his head and resists the urge to argue with his rival. But "The Original" does have another announcement to make.
Carson: "Well... I'm done with all this chit-chat nonsense. I know what I can do in the ring, and I'm going to prove to everyone how overrated you really are. I'm going to start some vigorous training tonight. I've already went ahead and put myself in a match for the night. I'm taking on Corey Youngblood... in a Falls Count Anywhere match! I figured that any tough match environment will only make me stronger... and spell eventual doom for you!"
David is annoyed at Carson's overconfidence and glances back at Mr. McMahon. Vince whispers in his ear, and David nods softly. The WWE champ turns back and responds.
David: "Well I guess now it's my turn to choose a 'training' match. Let's see... I suppose for an Ironman match, I may need a few submissions. And I know just the dance partner I can go against. How about I upstage you and take on Dylan Dynamite... in a Submission match?! That way, when I force the 'Dynamite Kid' to tap out, it will give you a little preview for your own demise. And of course, thanks to Vince... I'm the one who gets the main event slot! So when I win, the last image everyone will see will be me celebrating another sound victory. Now... get the hell out of my face, before I decide to let my emotions get the best of me."
Carson laughs as he exits the ring, taking time to again acknowledge the crowd for their support. David fumes in the ring, but Vince gives him a supportive pat on the back as the segment ends!
Lee Money vs. Renegade
The first match of the night is a grudge match between two former tag partners! Last week in a shocking moment, Renegade interrupted a match between Lee Money and Mack Wheeler... and attacked "Cash"! The surprising assault and fallout led to the official breakup of their partnership, and a match was made to settle their differences.
Lee entered first and the anger couldn't be more evident. The crowd gave him a supportive response, signifying that Renegade's actions have made him a sympathetic character... and put him back into the fans' good graces! Next, Renegade's music hits and the unstable party animal heads to the ring. The fans boo him heavily, but Renegade just oddly stared at his former tag partner as he strolled to the ring. Lee bounced around in his corner and glared back, waiting for his chance to take out his anger on his former friend. Renegade climbed into the ring and smirked strangely at Lee, which set off an uneasy feeling throughout the arena. The bell rings, and this grudge match gets underway!
Lee wildly attacks Renegade to start things off, but Renegade clearly has a plan. Renegade counters Lee's moves early and often, which puts him in control for most of the match. Lee can't seem to control his emotions, and his wild plan of attack backfires as Renegade appears more prepared for the match. Lee manages to hit a few moves, including a bicycle kick, a flying leg drop and a suplex. Renegade counters back with various kicks and a suplex of his own, but a diving kick off the turnbuckle dazes "Cash" majorly.
In the end, Renegade's strategy paid off. After countering a running move with a spinebuster, Renegade blasts Lee with his Boot Down signature punt! Lee staggers to his feet, but the party animal times his finisher perfectly... and nails his former partner with a Kick-olution! Renegade covers him and gets the 1-2-3 for the win!
WINNER: Renegade
Lee entered first and the anger couldn't be more evident. The crowd gave him a supportive response, signifying that Renegade's actions have made him a sympathetic character... and put him back into the fans' good graces! Next, Renegade's music hits and the unstable party animal heads to the ring. The fans boo him heavily, but Renegade just oddly stared at his former tag partner as he strolled to the ring. Lee bounced around in his corner and glared back, waiting for his chance to take out his anger on his former friend. Renegade climbed into the ring and smirked strangely at Lee, which set off an uneasy feeling throughout the arena. The bell rings, and this grudge match gets underway!
Lee wildly attacks Renegade to start things off, but Renegade clearly has a plan. Renegade counters Lee's moves early and often, which puts him in control for most of the match. Lee can't seem to control his emotions, and his wild plan of attack backfires as Renegade appears more prepared for the match. Lee manages to hit a few moves, including a bicycle kick, a flying leg drop and a suplex. Renegade counters back with various kicks and a suplex of his own, but a diving kick off the turnbuckle dazes "Cash" majorly.
In the end, Renegade's strategy paid off. After countering a running move with a spinebuster, Renegade blasts Lee with his Boot Down signature punt! Lee staggers to his feet, but the party animal times his finisher perfectly... and nails his former partner with a Kick-olution! Renegade covers him and gets the 1-2-3 for the win!
WINNER: Renegade
Post-Match Segment
Renegade allows the referee to raise his hand as the victor, but the party animal has an odd stare going on. Renegade slowly tilts his head to one side as he eyes Lee Money, who is trying to gather himself and rise off the mat. As "Cash" struggles to recover, Renegade stands nearby but out of his sight. Then suddenly... Renegade slips out of the ring and quickly tries to locate a weapon of some sort. The party animal laughs loudly and wildly swings his head around as he searches. Finally, he snatches a chair from the ringside crew area and whips it around, frightening some front-row fans and the announcers. Renegade turns his head back towards the ring, where the referee is assisting Lee to his feet.
Renegade slides into the ring and lightly bounces on his toes, the dangerous chair dangling at his side. The referee notices him and commands him to stop, but Renegade clearly isn't in the mood for discussion. The party animal has gone off the rails, and it appears he's about to deliver a vicious, unwarranted post-match attack! The party animal grips the chair with both hands, winds up and...
... suddenly, Brett Diamond appears out of nowhere and steps in front of Renegade! The U.S. Champion's sudden appearance startles Renegade so much that he flails back into the ropes. The "Professional" stands in-between his rival and Lee, muscles flexed and ready to fight if need be. The party animal reads the situation and... decides to bail! A frustrated but crazed Renegade tosses the unused chair back towards the ringside crew, and staggers out of the ringside area. Brett continues to keep himself as Lee's shield, but a confused look slowly forms over his face. He watches intently as Renegade cackles loudly and infuriates the fans with his odd, reckless behavior.
Behind Brett, Lee realizes what just happened and he glances back and forth between Renegade and Brett. The segment comes to an end with an interesting image of Brett studying Renegade's weirdness and Lee studying Brett in bewilderment!
Renegade slides into the ring and lightly bounces on his toes, the dangerous chair dangling at his side. The referee notices him and commands him to stop, but Renegade clearly isn't in the mood for discussion. The party animal has gone off the rails, and it appears he's about to deliver a vicious, unwarranted post-match attack! The party animal grips the chair with both hands, winds up and...
... suddenly, Brett Diamond appears out of nowhere and steps in front of Renegade! The U.S. Champion's sudden appearance startles Renegade so much that he flails back into the ropes. The "Professional" stands in-between his rival and Lee, muscles flexed and ready to fight if need be. The party animal reads the situation and... decides to bail! A frustrated but crazed Renegade tosses the unused chair back towards the ringside crew, and staggers out of the ringside area. Brett continues to keep himself as Lee's shield, but a confused look slowly forms over his face. He watches intently as Renegade cackles loudly and infuriates the fans with his odd, reckless behavior.
Behind Brett, Lee realizes what just happened and he glances back and forth between Renegade and Brett. The segment comes to an end with an interesting image of Brett studying Renegade's weirdness and Lee studying Brett in bewilderment!
Backstage Segment
After a quick commercial break, we return to the show and get a shot of Travis Roarke throwing some punches into a hanging punching bag. The "Assassin" shows off his impressive skills as he works the bag furiously. After a wild combo ends the session, he reaches over and grabs a towel to dry off. As Travis nods confidently, another person enters the room. The camera pans back to reveal... Raw GM Stephanie McMahon! Steph has a confident smile on her face as she approaches, but Travis doesn't notice her yet. Finally, Stephanie taps Roarke on the shoulder and he turns around quickly, fists up and ready to fight. He relaxes a bit when he realizes who's actually there, and Steph raises a defensive hand and laughs as she speaks.
Steph: "Whoa there, Travis! Don't waste any of those punches on me!"
Travis: "Sorry Stephanie. You startled me."
Steph: "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. Anyway... I came by to talk a little business."
Travis: "Business? What kind?"
Steph: "Well first of all... congrats on the big win last week against Big Mutha Trucker. It must feel good to get back on a bit of a winning streak."
Travis: "Yeah, you might say so."
Steph: "Well... as a result of your victory, I have made a bold decision on your behalf. As you know by now, there will be a traditional Survivor Series-style 6-man elimination tag team match later this month at the PPV. Team Raw against Team Smackdown. Since Teddy Long announced his first team member last week, I figured I would do the same tonight. Travis Roarke... you are the first member of Team Raw!"
Travis thinks about it for a second, but he quickly warms to the idea.
Travis: "Wow, thanks. I'll do my best to represent the brand. But... I hope you don't mind me asking, but who else will be on the team?"
Steph: "I don't mind that question at all. Completely fair. But instead of just choosing members, I'd figured that I would let things get settled in the ring."
Travis: "What do you mean?"
Steph: "The winner of the next match will be the second member of Team Raw! I'd take a peek if I were you so you can get a good idea of who you'll be working with."
Stephanie smiles and exits the room. Travis has a thoughtful expression on his face as he watches her leave. The segment comes to a close.
Steph: "Whoa there, Travis! Don't waste any of those punches on me!"
Travis: "Sorry Stephanie. You startled me."
Steph: "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. Anyway... I came by to talk a little business."
Travis: "Business? What kind?"
Steph: "Well first of all... congrats on the big win last week against Big Mutha Trucker. It must feel good to get back on a bit of a winning streak."
Travis: "Yeah, you might say so."
Steph: "Well... as a result of your victory, I have made a bold decision on your behalf. As you know by now, there will be a traditional Survivor Series-style 6-man elimination tag team match later this month at the PPV. Team Raw against Team Smackdown. Since Teddy Long announced his first team member last week, I figured I would do the same tonight. Travis Roarke... you are the first member of Team Raw!"
Travis thinks about it for a second, but he quickly warms to the idea.
Travis: "Wow, thanks. I'll do my best to represent the brand. But... I hope you don't mind me asking, but who else will be on the team?"
Steph: "I don't mind that question at all. Completely fair. But instead of just choosing members, I'd figured that I would let things get settled in the ring."
Travis: "What do you mean?"
Steph: "The winner of the next match will be the second member of Team Raw! I'd take a peek if I were you so you can get a good idea of who you'll be working with."
Stephanie smiles and exits the room. Travis has a thoughtful expression on his face as he watches her leave. The segment comes to a close.
Anarchy vs. Tank Blazer
In this next matchup, someone will earn the 2nd spot on Team Raw's Survivor Series squad! First to enter is Tank Blazer, and the "Captain" draws a chorus of boos from the crowd. Tank is currently embroiled in a nasty feud with Mack Wheeler over the Hardcore Title, but representing the Raw brand could be a major point of pride for him. Moments after Tank enters, Anarchy's music hits... and the "Little Hellraiser" sprints down the ramp! Tank is unaware of his opponent's sudden appearance, and when he turns around... Anarchy tackles him and unleashes a furious round of punches! Tank is stunned and can't even muster a counter, and the match gets underway with Anarchy in complete control.
The surprise attack allows Anarchy to dominate early on, but he can't score a pinfall despite numerous attempts. Slowly, Tank uses his power moves to rally back against his foe. A counter into a German suplex starts the comeback, and "Captain" Blazer continues to damage his smaller, quicker opponent. A powerbomb and a vicious running clothesline seem to daze Anarchy, but he manages to kick out of the pin attempt to keep the match alive!
Despite Tank's overpowering strategy, Anarchy uses his speed to wear the "Captain" down. After knocking him down with a running dropkick, Anarchy quickly scales the turnbuckle... and lands a huge signature Fight Flight moonsault! Anarchy senses the moment, and follows up with his Hellraised signature splash! Tank staggers to his feet but Anarchy is waiting, and the "Little Hellraiser" finishes off the former Hardcore champ with his Anarchist Apple finisher! Anarchy goes for the cover, and the referee counts the 1-2-3 to give him the win!
Anarchy proudly celebrates the upset win, which puts himself alongside Travis Roarke on Team Raw!
WINNER: Anarchy
The surprise attack allows Anarchy to dominate early on, but he can't score a pinfall despite numerous attempts. Slowly, Tank uses his power moves to rally back against his foe. A counter into a German suplex starts the comeback, and "Captain" Blazer continues to damage his smaller, quicker opponent. A powerbomb and a vicious running clothesline seem to daze Anarchy, but he manages to kick out of the pin attempt to keep the match alive!
Despite Tank's overpowering strategy, Anarchy uses his speed to wear the "Captain" down. After knocking him down with a running dropkick, Anarchy quickly scales the turnbuckle... and lands a huge signature Fight Flight moonsault! Anarchy senses the moment, and follows up with his Hellraised signature splash! Tank staggers to his feet but Anarchy is waiting, and the "Little Hellraiser" finishes off the former Hardcore champ with his Anarchist Apple finisher! Anarchy goes for the cover, and the referee counts the 1-2-3 to give him the win!
Anarchy proudly celebrates the upset win, which puts himself alongside Travis Roarke on Team Raw!
WINNER: Anarchy
Backstage Segment
Moments after the match, the cameras switch backstage and we catch a frustrated Tank Blazer heading towards the locker room. The "Captain" is obviously upset over losing his match, and he bangs a fist against the wall. Tank pauses and lets out a frustrated breath, but seems to compose himself. But just as he begins to calm down, another person appears in the frame... Mack Wheeler! The reigning Hardcore Champion and Tank's chief rival spots the distraught "Captain" in the hallway, and strolls over with a sly smirk. Mack taps Tank on the shoulder, and the "Captain" turns around... and immediately frowns deeply. Mack speaks to him.
Mack: "So... I suppose it's now my turn to brag? I'm on a major roll again, and you... are just crumbling into pieces."
Tank: "You shut up, man! You got completely lucky 2 weeks ago. That won't happen again. You just wait until I can get my hands on you in that ring..."
Mack chuckles and angers Tank even more. But another person enters the conversation and draws a scowl from Mack. The camera pans back to reveal... Shawn Midnight! Mack's former rival steps up and joins Tank at his side. The "Captain" is surprised but gains back some confidence when Shawn gives him a supportive pat on the back. Shawn addresses the Hardcore champ.
Shawn: "Don't worry, Tank. I got your back against this chump."
Mack: "Chump? Why don't you just get outta here before I have to do something I won't regret?"
Shawn: "Whatever, dude. Bring it on."
Tank: "Yeah! I've got a great idea. Since Shawn and I want to prove you wrong, how about we schedule a little tag match for next week? That way, we can both hurt you in the most violent way possible. All you have to do is find a partner to lose with."
Mack: "A tag match? I'm down. You guys have no clue what you just agreed to."
Tank and Shawn turn to leave together as Mack scoffs at them disrespectfully. Tank is still pretty angry over the encounter, and glances at a nearby table. Suddenly, the "Captain" grabs a lead pipe... and smacks Mack in the gut with it! The Hardcore champ doubles over and collapses to the floor in extreme pain! Satisfied with his sneak attack, Tank smiles and walks off. The camera zooms in on Mack's wincing expression as the segment ends!
Mack: "So... I suppose it's now my turn to brag? I'm on a major roll again, and you... are just crumbling into pieces."
Tank: "You shut up, man! You got completely lucky 2 weeks ago. That won't happen again. You just wait until I can get my hands on you in that ring..."
Mack chuckles and angers Tank even more. But another person enters the conversation and draws a scowl from Mack. The camera pans back to reveal... Shawn Midnight! Mack's former rival steps up and joins Tank at his side. The "Captain" is surprised but gains back some confidence when Shawn gives him a supportive pat on the back. Shawn addresses the Hardcore champ.
Shawn: "Don't worry, Tank. I got your back against this chump."
Mack: "Chump? Why don't you just get outta here before I have to do something I won't regret?"
Shawn: "Whatever, dude. Bring it on."
Tank: "Yeah! I've got a great idea. Since Shawn and I want to prove you wrong, how about we schedule a little tag match for next week? That way, we can both hurt you in the most violent way possible. All you have to do is find a partner to lose with."
Mack: "A tag match? I'm down. You guys have no clue what you just agreed to."
Tank and Shawn turn to leave together as Mack scoffs at them disrespectfully. Tank is still pretty angry over the encounter, and glances at a nearby table. Suddenly, the "Captain" grabs a lead pipe... and smacks Mack in the gut with it! The Hardcore champ doubles over and collapses to the floor in extreme pain! Satisfied with his sneak attack, Tank smiles and walks off. The camera zooms in on Mack's wincing expression as the segment ends!
Falls Count Anywhere Match:
Carson Pain vs. Corey Youngblood
After a quick commercial break, the show returns for the next match... and Carson Pain's entrance music causes a huge crowd reaction! The Columbus crowd screams out positive support for "The Original", and the charismatic man from Queens comes out excitedly. Carson heads down and slides into the ring, seemingly excited for his matchup. Soon after, the former hockey player comes out carrying his kendo stick and eyes his opponent, unwilling to show any sign of weakness or fear. The bell rings and they both lock up to start things off!
Carson and Corey trade moves early on with furious speed, causing the crowd to get fired up quickly. Carson eventually takes control with some crowd-pleasing moves, and he tosses Youngblood into the ropes. The hockey player teeters on the apron, and Carson gears up to clothesline him. But when "The Original" sprints at his opponent, Corey pulls the top rope and Carson goes tumbling down to the ringside floor!
With the Falls Count Anywhere stipulation in play, the majority of the match takes place outside the ring. Youngblood takes advantage of his reversal and beats on Carson for a few minutes, but "The Original" rallies back. First, Carson whips his foe into the barricade and follows up by dropping him chest-first onto the top of it! Soon after, Carson plants Youngblood with a suplex and glances around for an idea. Carson gets crazy... and heads for the nearest turnbuckle! "The Original" climbs up and steadies himself while Corey lies prone on the floor. Carson leaps off... and drops a flying elbow hard onto his opponent!
The move takes a lot out of both men, but they resume their nasty fight. Corey smashes his elbow across Carson's throat, and then slams his foe's head off the announce table. Youngblood strips the table and seems prepared to put Carson through it. But "The Original" musters up enough strength to fight him off, and Youngblood is the one who ends up placed on the table! Carson has gone crazy again as he climbs back up the nearest turnbuckle! Carson motions to the excited crowd, and then leaps off... and crashes through the table to damage his opponent! The crowd erupts into huge cheers for the big move as both men lay in a pile of broken table pieces!
Once they recover, they continue to fight with the limited stamina they have left. Corey knocks Carson around and rolls him back into the ring, before re-entering himself. The crowd voices their disapproval of Corey, and the former hockey player gets distracted. As Corey turns back to approach his foe, Carson appears out of nowhere with his Fresh Cut signature! With Corey knocked out, Carson quickly latches on with his Ankle Pain submission hold! With the finisher locked in, Corey groaned and clawed helplessly... before tapping out! The referee called for the bell and Carson picked up an impressive victory!
Carson rises off the mat and smiles wearily as the crowd cheers loudly for him. The challenger for the WWE Title looks happy with the win, but exhausted from the tough match he put himself through!
WINNER: Carson Pain
Carson and Corey trade moves early on with furious speed, causing the crowd to get fired up quickly. Carson eventually takes control with some crowd-pleasing moves, and he tosses Youngblood into the ropes. The hockey player teeters on the apron, and Carson gears up to clothesline him. But when "The Original" sprints at his opponent, Corey pulls the top rope and Carson goes tumbling down to the ringside floor!
With the Falls Count Anywhere stipulation in play, the majority of the match takes place outside the ring. Youngblood takes advantage of his reversal and beats on Carson for a few minutes, but "The Original" rallies back. First, Carson whips his foe into the barricade and follows up by dropping him chest-first onto the top of it! Soon after, Carson plants Youngblood with a suplex and glances around for an idea. Carson gets crazy... and heads for the nearest turnbuckle! "The Original" climbs up and steadies himself while Corey lies prone on the floor. Carson leaps off... and drops a flying elbow hard onto his opponent!
The move takes a lot out of both men, but they resume their nasty fight. Corey smashes his elbow across Carson's throat, and then slams his foe's head off the announce table. Youngblood strips the table and seems prepared to put Carson through it. But "The Original" musters up enough strength to fight him off, and Youngblood is the one who ends up placed on the table! Carson has gone crazy again as he climbs back up the nearest turnbuckle! Carson motions to the excited crowd, and then leaps off... and crashes through the table to damage his opponent! The crowd erupts into huge cheers for the big move as both men lay in a pile of broken table pieces!
Once they recover, they continue to fight with the limited stamina they have left. Corey knocks Carson around and rolls him back into the ring, before re-entering himself. The crowd voices their disapproval of Corey, and the former hockey player gets distracted. As Corey turns back to approach his foe, Carson appears out of nowhere with his Fresh Cut signature! With Corey knocked out, Carson quickly latches on with his Ankle Pain submission hold! With the finisher locked in, Corey groaned and clawed helplessly... before tapping out! The referee called for the bell and Carson picked up an impressive victory!
Carson rises off the mat and smiles wearily as the crowd cheers loudly for him. The challenger for the WWE Title looks happy with the win, but exhausted from the tough match he put himself through!
WINNER: Carson Pain
In-Ring Segment
The final commercial break ends and we return to the show to see the entrance of... new Divas champ Brittany Black! The Columbus native gets a very mixed reaction from the hometown crowd, with many pleased to see her back as a champ but others angry with the way in which she captured the belt. Brittany had been pining for a one-on-one title shot for months, and finally got then-champ Beth Phoenix to agree. At the Judgment Day PPV, Beth entered first but the "Evil Diva" blindsided her and quickly hit her finisher. The attack allowed Brittany to score the title-winning victory in less than a minute. Tonight, the Divas champ strolls confidently to the ring and addresses the crowd.
Brittany: "Well hello, my fellow Columbus natives. Aren't you happy to see me? The reigning, dominating Divas Champion! It was only a matter of time before this belt made its way into my hands... and apparently, only 7 months was all I needed! There are girls in this company that took years to win it or haven't even been near it... and I win it in less than a year! That just shows you how dominating I can be. I'm extremely proud to be back in my hometown as a champion. This is truly a dream come true for me... and all those who disapprove can just shut up! I knew that winning this title was going to be easy. Come on folks, the math is easy! My dominating, in-ring ability... combined with Beth's overrated self and weak mindset... just made for the quickest title change possible!"
The hometown crowd is slowly starting to turn against her, and suddenly... Beth's music hits! Brittany whips around to look at the stage, and a very angry "Glamazon" walks out. Beth places a hand on a hip as she responds to her rival.
Beth: "Easy? Anytime you pull off a cheap, blindside attack like a coward will of course make it easy! I thought I was getting a legitimate battle, and it turns out that you are a hypocrite. I knew you weren't worthy of a title match, but granted it to you out of pity. And instead of proving yourself and earning my respect, you catch me off-guard and cheapen the legacy of that title. So... Brittany, enjoy that title while you can. Because... I am about to make your title reign the most PAINFUL possible!"
The rival Divas stare each other down fiercely as the crowd voices their support for Beth. Brittany scowls angrily as she listens to her hometown fans turn against her, and she grips her Divas Title tightly as the segment ends!
Brittany: "Well hello, my fellow Columbus natives. Aren't you happy to see me? The reigning, dominating Divas Champion! It was only a matter of time before this belt made its way into my hands... and apparently, only 7 months was all I needed! There are girls in this company that took years to win it or haven't even been near it... and I win it in less than a year! That just shows you how dominating I can be. I'm extremely proud to be back in my hometown as a champion. This is truly a dream come true for me... and all those who disapprove can just shut up! I knew that winning this title was going to be easy. Come on folks, the math is easy! My dominating, in-ring ability... combined with Beth's overrated self and weak mindset... just made for the quickest title change possible!"
The hometown crowd is slowly starting to turn against her, and suddenly... Beth's music hits! Brittany whips around to look at the stage, and a very angry "Glamazon" walks out. Beth places a hand on a hip as she responds to her rival.
Beth: "Easy? Anytime you pull off a cheap, blindside attack like a coward will of course make it easy! I thought I was getting a legitimate battle, and it turns out that you are a hypocrite. I knew you weren't worthy of a title match, but granted it to you out of pity. And instead of proving yourself and earning my respect, you catch me off-guard and cheapen the legacy of that title. So... Brittany, enjoy that title while you can. Because... I am about to make your title reign the most PAINFUL possible!"
The rival Divas stare each other down fiercely as the crowd voices their support for Beth. Brittany scowls angrily as she listens to her hometown fans turn against her, and she grips her Divas Title tightly as the segment ends!
MAIN EVENT
Submission Match:
David Degenerate (w/ Mr. McMahon) vs. Dylan Dynamite
The crowd gets amped up for the final match of the night, in which the WWE Champion will begin his Ironman match training with a self-made submission match against one of his former allies! Earlier in the evening, Carson Pain announced his choice for a 60-minute Ironman match at Survivor Series against champ David Degenerate, claiming he was in better wrestling shape. David took offense and scheduled himself in a submission match against Dylan Dynamite, a submission specialist and former Badass Coalition ally, and vowed to pick up an impressive win in the show's final match!
Dylan's music hits and the crowd welcomes him kindly, clearly hoping to see him put the arrogant WWE champ in his place. The "Dynamite Kid" strolls down the ramp confidently until... David attacks him from behind! The crowd responds with anger as the "Dangerous Genius" pounds on his unsuspecting opponent. David drags Dylan's limp body off the ringside floor, and quickly delivers his finishing Genius Bomb! Mr. McMahon strolls up behind David proudly and displays his approval of the blindside attack, as David glances around the arena with a cocky smile!
David rolls his foe into the ring and the referee has no choice but to start the match, despite Dylan's weakened condition. David dominates the early portion of the match thanks to his pre-match attack, and he delivers various dirty moves. He kicks Dylan in the face and back and holds various submissions for extended periods, causing the ref to repeatedly warn him. Vince claps and cheers his hand-picked champion on, but the crowd continues to shout angry jeers. David continues to methodically hurt his opponent, almost appearing to toy with him. David hits a Dirty Kick signature, and follows up by locking in his Geniusubmission hold! Dylan groans and moans as David applies the pressure. But eventually, Dylan finds enough strength and powers out of the hold by kicking himself free! David is frustrated that his hold didn't do the job.
Soon after, Dylan counters a running move with a DDT and the momentum swings! Dylan goes on a vicious rally, taking out his pent-up anger on the WWE champ. Dylan tosses David into the turnbuckle, and lifts him up onto the top. Dylan climbs up to the top as well... and plants David to the mat with a super hurricanrana! Dylan is rolling and the crowd is into it, cheering for every move he lands. David desperately tries to get back in control, and catches his foe with a eye gouge. The "Genius" leaps up onto the nearest turnbuckle and attempts a flying dropkick... but Dylan catches his legs and immediately places him in his Firewall finishing submission! The crowd erupts with cheers as David wildly tries to escape or reach the ropes, but Dylan cranks hard to try and get the champ to tap out! Vince is shocked and tries to help David out, but the referee makes the WWE Chairman step back from the ring. Dylan has the champ in a weakened spot... but finally, David narrowly manages to grab the bottom rope! Dylan reluctantly lets go of the hold, and David rolls out of the ring and collapses to the floor.
Mr. McMahon comes over to check on the WWE Champion, but David is woozy and can't even get up. In the ring, Dylan rests for a moment but senses a chance to deliver another big move. The "Dynamite Kid" climbs the nearest turnbuckle and steadies himself for a big jump! Mr. McMahon notices him up there and demands that he get down, but Dylan just smiles and maintains his balance. With one big leap, Dylan flies off the turnbuckle... and drives a hard elbow drop into David's chest! The crowd erupts again as both men lay prone on the ringside floor for a few moments.
Once both men stagger to their feet, a very furious David takes control of the match. The WWE Champion is livid over Dylan getting the best of him for so long, and every move he makes feels like it is loaded with extra aggression. The "Genius" grabs Dylan by the back of the neck and smashes his head off the edge of the announce table. Then, David drags his opponent up... and whips him hard into the ringside steel steps! The referee orders both men to return to the ring, and David rolls Dylan's limp body back in. As soon as David re-enters, he grabs Dylan and locks in a vicious chinlock! The WWE champ torques the hold angrily, trying to get the win. But despite the intense pressure being applied, Dylan again find the strength to muscle out of the hold. Dylan somehow manages to get to his feet, where he drops David with a countering back suplex! Again, both exhausted men lay on the mat for a few seconds as this main event has the fans on the edge of their seats!
In the end, David outworks his foe to avoid disaster. After regaining control, David delivers a signature Dirty Kick right to Dylan's weakened torso. Soon after, David follows up by again locking in his Geniusubmission hold! Dylan struggles and reaches for the ropes, but David re-positions himself between Dylan and the nearest rope. With nowhere to go and in overwhelming pain, the "Dynamite Kid" has no choice but to finally tap out and give the WWE champ the win!
David rolls out of the ring and can barely even stand following the victory, but Mr. McMahon is jovial and congratulates the WWE Champion happily. Seeing Vince's expression gives the "Genius" some confidence, and he smirks as he taunts the crowd with his title belt. In the ring, a dejected Dylan sits up and waves off assistance from the referee. As David and Vince celebrate during their exit, the fans give Dylan a warm round of applause for an impressive showing. The show comes to a close with the arrogant corporate duo raising their arms on the top of the stage!
WINNER: David Degenerate
Dylan's music hits and the crowd welcomes him kindly, clearly hoping to see him put the arrogant WWE champ in his place. The "Dynamite Kid" strolls down the ramp confidently until... David attacks him from behind! The crowd responds with anger as the "Dangerous Genius" pounds on his unsuspecting opponent. David drags Dylan's limp body off the ringside floor, and quickly delivers his finishing Genius Bomb! Mr. McMahon strolls up behind David proudly and displays his approval of the blindside attack, as David glances around the arena with a cocky smile!
David rolls his foe into the ring and the referee has no choice but to start the match, despite Dylan's weakened condition. David dominates the early portion of the match thanks to his pre-match attack, and he delivers various dirty moves. He kicks Dylan in the face and back and holds various submissions for extended periods, causing the ref to repeatedly warn him. Vince claps and cheers his hand-picked champion on, but the crowd continues to shout angry jeers. David continues to methodically hurt his opponent, almost appearing to toy with him. David hits a Dirty Kick signature, and follows up by locking in his Geniusubmission hold! Dylan groans and moans as David applies the pressure. But eventually, Dylan finds enough strength and powers out of the hold by kicking himself free! David is frustrated that his hold didn't do the job.
Soon after, Dylan counters a running move with a DDT and the momentum swings! Dylan goes on a vicious rally, taking out his pent-up anger on the WWE champ. Dylan tosses David into the turnbuckle, and lifts him up onto the top. Dylan climbs up to the top as well... and plants David to the mat with a super hurricanrana! Dylan is rolling and the crowd is into it, cheering for every move he lands. David desperately tries to get back in control, and catches his foe with a eye gouge. The "Genius" leaps up onto the nearest turnbuckle and attempts a flying dropkick... but Dylan catches his legs and immediately places him in his Firewall finishing submission! The crowd erupts with cheers as David wildly tries to escape or reach the ropes, but Dylan cranks hard to try and get the champ to tap out! Vince is shocked and tries to help David out, but the referee makes the WWE Chairman step back from the ring. Dylan has the champ in a weakened spot... but finally, David narrowly manages to grab the bottom rope! Dylan reluctantly lets go of the hold, and David rolls out of the ring and collapses to the floor.
Mr. McMahon comes over to check on the WWE Champion, but David is woozy and can't even get up. In the ring, Dylan rests for a moment but senses a chance to deliver another big move. The "Dynamite Kid" climbs the nearest turnbuckle and steadies himself for a big jump! Mr. McMahon notices him up there and demands that he get down, but Dylan just smiles and maintains his balance. With one big leap, Dylan flies off the turnbuckle... and drives a hard elbow drop into David's chest! The crowd erupts again as both men lay prone on the ringside floor for a few moments.
Once both men stagger to their feet, a very furious David takes control of the match. The WWE Champion is livid over Dylan getting the best of him for so long, and every move he makes feels like it is loaded with extra aggression. The "Genius" grabs Dylan by the back of the neck and smashes his head off the edge of the announce table. Then, David drags his opponent up... and whips him hard into the ringside steel steps! The referee orders both men to return to the ring, and David rolls Dylan's limp body back in. As soon as David re-enters, he grabs Dylan and locks in a vicious chinlock! The WWE champ torques the hold angrily, trying to get the win. But despite the intense pressure being applied, Dylan again find the strength to muscle out of the hold. Dylan somehow manages to get to his feet, where he drops David with a countering back suplex! Again, both exhausted men lay on the mat for a few seconds as this main event has the fans on the edge of their seats!
In the end, David outworks his foe to avoid disaster. After regaining control, David delivers a signature Dirty Kick right to Dylan's weakened torso. Soon after, David follows up by again locking in his Geniusubmission hold! Dylan struggles and reaches for the ropes, but David re-positions himself between Dylan and the nearest rope. With nowhere to go and in overwhelming pain, the "Dynamite Kid" has no choice but to finally tap out and give the WWE champ the win!
David rolls out of the ring and can barely even stand following the victory, but Mr. McMahon is jovial and congratulates the WWE Champion happily. Seeing Vince's expression gives the "Genius" some confidence, and he smirks as he taunts the crowd with his title belt. In the ring, a dejected Dylan sits up and waves off assistance from the referee. As David and Vince celebrate during their exit, the fans give Dylan a warm round of applause for an impressive showing. The show comes to a close with the arrogant corporate duo raising their arms on the top of the stage!
WINNER: David Degenerate
Week 3
A raucous New York City crowd cheers for the opening of Monday Night Raw, LIVE from the Big Apple!
In-Ring Segment
The hot, excited crowd responds extremely negatively to the entrance theme of... WWE Champion David Degenerate! The fans loudly boo the "Dangerous Genius", who strolls confidently onto the stage with a smirk. Trailing behind him is none other than WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, and the corporate duo makes their way to the ring. The champ and his powerful mentor smugly scoff at the crowd's reaction and chat privately once they climb into the ring. David gives a sly smile as he looks around the arena, and then requests a microphone. The WWE champ mockingly tosses his title belt over his shoulder and stands proud in the middle of the ring, soaking in the jeers before addressing the fans.
David: "I know you can't stand the beautiful appearance of your deserving WWE Champion, but I'm not here to talk to y'all. I've got some issues to address and I don't really care what y'all think. Last week, this undeserving challenger of mine thought he was giving himself a big advantage by choosing a 60-minute Iron Man match for Survivor Series. At the time, I was surprised but his reasons for his choice and the more time I had to ponder it... the more annoyed I got. This bastard thinks that he is the better wrestler and is going to outlast me in a brutal endurance contest? What a joke! He thinks that he's going to embarrass me because he's been wrestling more than me lately and he thinks I'm not up to the task. Of all the stupid things he has said, that might be the thing that offends me the most. He honestly believes he's the better wrestler?! He's going to be in for a rude awakening when I wrestle him into the ground at Survivor Series. He's all flash and no substance. I know how to grind out an endurance win. He knows how to get you idiot fans to hoot and holler. That's it! When it comes down to it, he doesn't know how to do whatever it takes to get the victory. If he's going to have even the slimmest of chances of scoring a point against me, he's going to have to find a way to get an advantage. Sometimes... bending the rules a bit is necessary. I don't think he's willing to do that, and it's only going to give ME more and more of an advantage. This business is NOT about maintaining a squeaky-clean image. Just look at my partner standing near me here. Vince McMahon did not become the most powerful executive in the wrestling world by sticking to the rules. He took chances, he took risks... and it has paid off. That's the same philosophy I have. If you're not willing to cut corners to get ahead... then you're going to be permanently mediocre!"
Vince applauds his ally as the crowd jeers in response, and David nods. Moments later, almost on cue... Carson Pain's music hits! The New York crowd reverses its emotions and erupts into a huge cheer for the charismatic challenger, who hails from nearby Queens. Carson emerges and instead of walking out angry from David's comments, "The Original" actually has a beaming smile on his face. Carson stands comfortably on the stage and listens to the crowd voice their support. In the ring, Vince and David watch him with disgusted looks and motion towards the crowd, as if to disagree with their reaction. Carson responds to his rivals.
Carson: "David... you think you have all the answers, but the questions have not all been asked yet. You think you have this unbeatable mentality, but it actually makes you more vulnerable. Just like how there's different types of teams that win championships in their sport, there can be different types of wrestlers that win the WWE Title. You even witnessed first-hand that I could get the job done back at WrestleMania, when I beat DMK to win that title. And I didn't have to cut corners to do it! At the end of the day, it's all about respect. I care about the respect of these great fans and I care about my own self-respect. I want to go to bed at night knowing that... win or lose... I did the best I could and did it honestly. You may not care about the opinions of these fans, but these are the people that really pay your salary. They are the ones that show up to watch us do our thing. And right now, they're showing up to watch someone beat your ass! If you think cutting corners is the way to go, well... it is NOT a good long-term solution!"
The crowd voices their agreement as David gets more and more annoyed in the ring. Carson continues.
Carson: "Well tonight, I going to prove to everyone here what the best long-term solution is. I'm going to continue to prepare for our Iron Man match, and I'm going to step my game up. I know how physical a match like this is, so I'm going to put myself in a tough physical situation. Tonight, I've scheduled myself to compete in an Extreme Rules match! There's no better way to really prepare your body for a endurance war than by putting it into one of the more dangerous matches available. And not only am I going to the Extreme... but I'm going to take on 4-time Hardcore champ Big Mutha Trucker! Trucker knows what I'm going up against, so he's agreed to not hold anything back and help me really prepare to beat you at Survivor Series. I'm not going to sit on my ass and hope for the best. I'm going to work hard and it's going to pay off. What are you planning to do... champ?"
Carson smirks as he eyes his rival. David glares back and Vince tries to chat with the champ, but David doesn't listen. The "Genius" thinks intently for a minute, and then forcibly responds.
David: "Man, I just can't stand the sound of your voice. Every time you speak, it gives me nausea. You think you can impress me by wrestling around with some random foreign objects and a dumb redneck? Give me a break. I'm glad to see you have someone who's willing to 'help' you get better. I mean, it's going to be near-impossible for you to get good enough to make me feel threatened, but go ahead and beat yourself up over it. Instead, I'll counter with a better, main-even slot match that will actually prepare me for our Iron Man match. I'm going to take on a better fit opponent, and I'm not going to mess around with stupid weapons. I'm going to use my WRESTLING skills and I'm going to gain respect because I'm the WWE Champion, damn it! Tonight, I will take on... Lee Money in the main event! And you know what? I'll even up the ante a little bit by putting us both in... a steel cage match! Then, I can really focus on my in-ring abilities while you're having a pillow fight with your white trash pal. What do you think about that, you worthless punk???"
Vince tries to convince David to change his mind, but the WWE champ waves off the WWE Chairman. David continues to glare at his challenger, but Carson doesn't seem fazed at all. After digesting David's comments, Carson responds.
Carson: "That is going to be a very interesting match. I just hope that you can find a way to win... without Vince's help! Good luck... champ!"
Carson exits but his comments about Vince helping David seems to finally set the champ off. The "Genius" scowls angrily as he turns to look at his powerful ally. Vince motions as if to tell David to forget about it, but the WWE champ seems to grow angrier as the moments pass. A close-up of the furious "Genius" ends the segment!
David: "I know you can't stand the beautiful appearance of your deserving WWE Champion, but I'm not here to talk to y'all. I've got some issues to address and I don't really care what y'all think. Last week, this undeserving challenger of mine thought he was giving himself a big advantage by choosing a 60-minute Iron Man match for Survivor Series. At the time, I was surprised but his reasons for his choice and the more time I had to ponder it... the more annoyed I got. This bastard thinks that he is the better wrestler and is going to outlast me in a brutal endurance contest? What a joke! He thinks that he's going to embarrass me because he's been wrestling more than me lately and he thinks I'm not up to the task. Of all the stupid things he has said, that might be the thing that offends me the most. He honestly believes he's the better wrestler?! He's going to be in for a rude awakening when I wrestle him into the ground at Survivor Series. He's all flash and no substance. I know how to grind out an endurance win. He knows how to get you idiot fans to hoot and holler. That's it! When it comes down to it, he doesn't know how to do whatever it takes to get the victory. If he's going to have even the slimmest of chances of scoring a point against me, he's going to have to find a way to get an advantage. Sometimes... bending the rules a bit is necessary. I don't think he's willing to do that, and it's only going to give ME more and more of an advantage. This business is NOT about maintaining a squeaky-clean image. Just look at my partner standing near me here. Vince McMahon did not become the most powerful executive in the wrestling world by sticking to the rules. He took chances, he took risks... and it has paid off. That's the same philosophy I have. If you're not willing to cut corners to get ahead... then you're going to be permanently mediocre!"
Vince applauds his ally as the crowd jeers in response, and David nods. Moments later, almost on cue... Carson Pain's music hits! The New York crowd reverses its emotions and erupts into a huge cheer for the charismatic challenger, who hails from nearby Queens. Carson emerges and instead of walking out angry from David's comments, "The Original" actually has a beaming smile on his face. Carson stands comfortably on the stage and listens to the crowd voice their support. In the ring, Vince and David watch him with disgusted looks and motion towards the crowd, as if to disagree with their reaction. Carson responds to his rivals.
Carson: "David... you think you have all the answers, but the questions have not all been asked yet. You think you have this unbeatable mentality, but it actually makes you more vulnerable. Just like how there's different types of teams that win championships in their sport, there can be different types of wrestlers that win the WWE Title. You even witnessed first-hand that I could get the job done back at WrestleMania, when I beat DMK to win that title. And I didn't have to cut corners to do it! At the end of the day, it's all about respect. I care about the respect of these great fans and I care about my own self-respect. I want to go to bed at night knowing that... win or lose... I did the best I could and did it honestly. You may not care about the opinions of these fans, but these are the people that really pay your salary. They are the ones that show up to watch us do our thing. And right now, they're showing up to watch someone beat your ass! If you think cutting corners is the way to go, well... it is NOT a good long-term solution!"
The crowd voices their agreement as David gets more and more annoyed in the ring. Carson continues.
Carson: "Well tonight, I going to prove to everyone here what the best long-term solution is. I'm going to continue to prepare for our Iron Man match, and I'm going to step my game up. I know how physical a match like this is, so I'm going to put myself in a tough physical situation. Tonight, I've scheduled myself to compete in an Extreme Rules match! There's no better way to really prepare your body for a endurance war than by putting it into one of the more dangerous matches available. And not only am I going to the Extreme... but I'm going to take on 4-time Hardcore champ Big Mutha Trucker! Trucker knows what I'm going up against, so he's agreed to not hold anything back and help me really prepare to beat you at Survivor Series. I'm not going to sit on my ass and hope for the best. I'm going to work hard and it's going to pay off. What are you planning to do... champ?"
Carson smirks as he eyes his rival. David glares back and Vince tries to chat with the champ, but David doesn't listen. The "Genius" thinks intently for a minute, and then forcibly responds.
David: "Man, I just can't stand the sound of your voice. Every time you speak, it gives me nausea. You think you can impress me by wrestling around with some random foreign objects and a dumb redneck? Give me a break. I'm glad to see you have someone who's willing to 'help' you get better. I mean, it's going to be near-impossible for you to get good enough to make me feel threatened, but go ahead and beat yourself up over it. Instead, I'll counter with a better, main-even slot match that will actually prepare me for our Iron Man match. I'm going to take on a better fit opponent, and I'm not going to mess around with stupid weapons. I'm going to use my WRESTLING skills and I'm going to gain respect because I'm the WWE Champion, damn it! Tonight, I will take on... Lee Money in the main event! And you know what? I'll even up the ante a little bit by putting us both in... a steel cage match! Then, I can really focus on my in-ring abilities while you're having a pillow fight with your white trash pal. What do you think about that, you worthless punk???"
Vince tries to convince David to change his mind, but the WWE champ waves off the WWE Chairman. David continues to glare at his challenger, but Carson doesn't seem fazed at all. After digesting David's comments, Carson responds.
Carson: "That is going to be a very interesting match. I just hope that you can find a way to win... without Vince's help! Good luck... champ!"
Carson exits but his comments about Vince helping David seems to finally set the champ off. The "Genius" scowls angrily as he turns to look at his powerful ally. Vince motions as if to tell David to forget about it, but the WWE champ seems to grow angrier as the moments pass. A close-up of the furious "Genius" ends the segment!
Brett Diamond vs. Corey Youngblood
The first match of the night pits the reigning U.S. Champion against the former hockey player! Brett Diamond's music plays and the crowd roots for the "Professional" as he heads to the ring for a non-title match. Brett climbs into the ring, but just as he raises his belt to the crowd... Corey Youngblood attacks him from behind! The "Mother Pucker" knocks the champ to the mat with a blindside clothesline and then delivers repeated, vicious stomps to his unsuspecting opponent! The crowd is stunned at Corey's aggression, and the champ is stunned and woozy.
Brett staggers to his feet, but Corey quickly grabs him and tosses him into the corner. Youngblood then tosses Brett down to the mat and climbs onto the 2nd turnbuckle. Corey taunts by patting his elbow, and then delivers his signature elbow drop onto the champ! Corey tries for a pinfall, but Brett narrowly kicks out just in time! Corey seems fired up and steadies himself to deliver his finisher, but when he reaches out to grab his foe... Brett ducks, reverses and drops Corey with a back suplex! Both men lay prone on the ground for a bit to recover after the furious action to start the match.
After both men rise up, the U.S. champ gains control of the match. Despite the early attack, Brett manages to find his strength and dominates. In the end, Brett drops Corey with a Samoan Drop and signals to the crowd for his signature elbow! Brett goes through his taunt and delivers his Diamond's Eye Elbow right to Corey's neck! Youngblood staggers up clutching his neck in pain, and the U.S. champ quickly follows up with a swift knee to the chest. Corey bends over, and Brett bounces off the ropes, leaps over and... nails him with his Professional Grade finisher! Brett goes for the cover and the referee counts the pinfall to give him the win!
WINNER: Bret Diamond
Brett staggers to his feet, but Corey quickly grabs him and tosses him into the corner. Youngblood then tosses Brett down to the mat and climbs onto the 2nd turnbuckle. Corey taunts by patting his elbow, and then delivers his signature elbow drop onto the champ! Corey tries for a pinfall, but Brett narrowly kicks out just in time! Corey seems fired up and steadies himself to deliver his finisher, but when he reaches out to grab his foe... Brett ducks, reverses and drops Corey with a back suplex! Both men lay prone on the ground for a bit to recover after the furious action to start the match.
After both men rise up, the U.S. champ gains control of the match. Despite the early attack, Brett manages to find his strength and dominates. In the end, Brett drops Corey with a Samoan Drop and signals to the crowd for his signature elbow! Brett goes through his taunt and delivers his Diamond's Eye Elbow right to Corey's neck! Youngblood staggers up clutching his neck in pain, and the U.S. champ quickly follows up with a swift knee to the chest. Corey bends over, and Brett bounces off the ropes, leaps over and... nails him with his Professional Grade finisher! Brett goes for the cover and the referee counts the pinfall to give him the win!
WINNER: Bret Diamond
Backstage Interview
After a brief commercial break, we return to the show where Justin Roberts is waiting to conduct an interview. The camera pans back to reveal Travis Roarke and Anarchy, the current members of Team Raw's Survivor Series squad. Last week on Smackdown, they had challenged Team Smackdown to a tag team match but they lost. Mr. Money in the Bank himself, Angus, was revealed as the mystery member and helped Guy Justice defeat Team Raw. Travis and Anarchy seem very angry as the interview begins.
Justin: "Good evening folks! Tonight I am joined by Travis Roarke and Anarchy, the two members of Team Raw. They have requested an interview, so I am going to let them speak. Gentlemen?"
Travis: "Thanks Justin. We just wanted to express how angry we were about last week's tag team match. We feel it was completely unfair to reveal a surprise partner at the last minute. We had no time to prepare and last week's match was not representative of what we are truly capable of."
Anarchy: "We think it's only fair for us to get a rematch. In fact... rematches. We want to take on each member of Team Smackdown individually this week. I'm challenging Guy Justice to a match this Thursday on Superstars!"
Travis: "And I'm going to break that silly unbeaten streak. Angus is mine on Friday's Smackdown! We are going to prove to everyone that WE are the better team!"
The Team Raw members give a deep glare into the camera before leaving. Justin watches them leave as the segment comes to an end.
Justin: "Good evening folks! Tonight I am joined by Travis Roarke and Anarchy, the two members of Team Raw. They have requested an interview, so I am going to let them speak. Gentlemen?"
Travis: "Thanks Justin. We just wanted to express how angry we were about last week's tag team match. We feel it was completely unfair to reveal a surprise partner at the last minute. We had no time to prepare and last week's match was not representative of what we are truly capable of."
Anarchy: "We think it's only fair for us to get a rematch. In fact... rematches. We want to take on each member of Team Smackdown individually this week. I'm challenging Guy Justice to a match this Thursday on Superstars!"
Travis: "And I'm going to break that silly unbeaten streak. Angus is mine on Friday's Smackdown! We are going to prove to everyone that WE are the better team!"
The Team Raw members give a deep glare into the camera before leaving. Justin watches them leave as the segment comes to an end.
Extreme Rules Match:
Carson Pain vs. Big Mutha Trucker
The next match of the night has the crowd pumped up, as the weapons will fly as Carson Pain takes on Big Mutha Trucker! At the start of the show, "The Original" announced that he had scheduled this match against the "Resident Redneck" in hopes of preparing himself for the physical demands of the 60-minute Iron Man he chose for his WWE Title rematch against David Degenerate. Trucker and Carson have been pseudo-allies for a while, so this should be a hard-fought battle between friends.
Carson's music hits and the crowd erupts into a huge cheer for the Queens, NY native! "The Original" comes out and sprints excitedly to the ring, focused and ready for the dangerous match ahead. Next, Trucker's Seether theme plays and the crowd gives him a warm welcome as well. Trucker strolls down to the ring and playfully throws some taunts at his opponent as he climbs in. The two men stay loose as the referee calls for the bell!
Carson starts out hot and goes on the offensive right away, knocking Trucker into the corner with a flurry of punches. Carson delivers a few moves to follow up, but a reversal allows the "Redneck" to get back in the game. Trucker nails Carson with a slew of methodical power moves, dazing the Queens native. Carson crawls to the rope and staggers up to his feet, and Trucker runs at him. But "The Original" ducks at the last moment and Trucker goes crashing onto the ringside floor below!
Carson gathers himself together and heads outside the ring as well. Knowing there are Extreme Rules in place, Carson excites the crowd by reaching under the ring for... a kendo stick! "The Original" shows it off to the cheering fans, and then holds it like a baseball bat. When Trucker staggers to his feet, Carson takes off... and smashes the stick into his foe's gut! Trucker drops to his knees, and Carson follows up with a shot to the back! Soon after, another kendo stick and steel chairs get involved, and both men trade off vicious shots! The crowd reacts to each blow, and the exhausted men can barely hold it together as the pressure to win increases!
The action manages to return to the ring, where the moves start to get bigger but leave both men down for longer periods of time. After Trucker drops Carson with a backbreaker, another person makes a surprising appearance... WWE Champion David Degenerate! The "Dangerous Genius" saunters down to the ring, and Trucker gives him an odd look. Suddenly, David slides into the ring and stands between his two rivals! Carson staggers to his feet, and immediately goes to defend himself against the WWE champ. David steps towards Carson with his hands raised, but stops short and has a sly smile on his face. Carson stays ready to fight, but is confused. Finally, David makes a move... and attacks Trucker! David surprises Trucker with an unprotected punch, and a kick to the gut lets David put him in position for his Genius Bomb finisher! David lifts the "Redneck" and slams him hard to the mat with the move, knocking Trucker out! David stands over him proudly, and then looks at a bewildered Carson. Why would David help his hated rival???
The next few moments make David's motive quite clear. David gestures towards Carson as if to say that the "easy" victory is just waiting for him. David slides out of the ring and continues to gesture towards his rival to just pin Trucker and win the match. Carson steps towards his downed foe but continues to glance at David. As the anxious moments pass and Carson still doesn't attempt a pinfall, David starts to become more and more annoyed. He begins to angrily shout towards Carson to just pin Trucker and take the easy win, but "The Original" refuses to end the match under controversial circumstances. Eventually, Carson backs into the corner and leans back with a defiant look on his face, refusing to adhere to David's demands. The furious WWE champ cannot believe that Carson would not take the bait, and finally walks out with a chorus of boos from the fans following him. David exits the area and the focus returns to the ring, where Carson waits patiently for Trucker to recover enough to continue the match!
When Trucker finally rises to his feet, the match continues as Carson refuses to use David's interference. More weapons get involved, but the "Resident Redneck" does the most damage with a crutch. Trucker wrestles the crutch away from Carson, and smashes it right across his opponent's forehead! Carson hits the mat hard and writhes in pain... before the sight of blood starts to trickle out! The shot busted Carson open! Trucker grabs the table that had been brought into the ring and leans it up against a turnbuckle. The "Redneck" grabs a woozy Carson and drapes him against the table. Trucker backs up a bit, readies himself... and spears Carson through the table! The wooden object shatters into pieces as Carson and Trucker lay in a heap for a few moments! The crowd is stunned at how the match has turned out.
Trucker manages to climb out of the wreckage first, and seems to have just enough left in the tank to finish it. He lifts Carson up and drops him with his White Trash signature first. Then soon after, Carson staggers to his feet and Trucker nails him with his Big Foot finishing kick! Trucker wearily makes the cover and the referee counts 1... 2... 3!!! Trucker pulls the upset over the WWE Title challenger! Both Trucker and Carson lay prone on the mat, exhausted from the war they just put each other through as the crowd gives a loud ovation!
WINNER: Big Mutha Trucker
Carson's music hits and the crowd erupts into a huge cheer for the Queens, NY native! "The Original" comes out and sprints excitedly to the ring, focused and ready for the dangerous match ahead. Next, Trucker's Seether theme plays and the crowd gives him a warm welcome as well. Trucker strolls down to the ring and playfully throws some taunts at his opponent as he climbs in. The two men stay loose as the referee calls for the bell!
Carson starts out hot and goes on the offensive right away, knocking Trucker into the corner with a flurry of punches. Carson delivers a few moves to follow up, but a reversal allows the "Redneck" to get back in the game. Trucker nails Carson with a slew of methodical power moves, dazing the Queens native. Carson crawls to the rope and staggers up to his feet, and Trucker runs at him. But "The Original" ducks at the last moment and Trucker goes crashing onto the ringside floor below!
Carson gathers himself together and heads outside the ring as well. Knowing there are Extreme Rules in place, Carson excites the crowd by reaching under the ring for... a kendo stick! "The Original" shows it off to the cheering fans, and then holds it like a baseball bat. When Trucker staggers to his feet, Carson takes off... and smashes the stick into his foe's gut! Trucker drops to his knees, and Carson follows up with a shot to the back! Soon after, another kendo stick and steel chairs get involved, and both men trade off vicious shots! The crowd reacts to each blow, and the exhausted men can barely hold it together as the pressure to win increases!
The action manages to return to the ring, where the moves start to get bigger but leave both men down for longer periods of time. After Trucker drops Carson with a backbreaker, another person makes a surprising appearance... WWE Champion David Degenerate! The "Dangerous Genius" saunters down to the ring, and Trucker gives him an odd look. Suddenly, David slides into the ring and stands between his two rivals! Carson staggers to his feet, and immediately goes to defend himself against the WWE champ. David steps towards Carson with his hands raised, but stops short and has a sly smile on his face. Carson stays ready to fight, but is confused. Finally, David makes a move... and attacks Trucker! David surprises Trucker with an unprotected punch, and a kick to the gut lets David put him in position for his Genius Bomb finisher! David lifts the "Redneck" and slams him hard to the mat with the move, knocking Trucker out! David stands over him proudly, and then looks at a bewildered Carson. Why would David help his hated rival???
The next few moments make David's motive quite clear. David gestures towards Carson as if to say that the "easy" victory is just waiting for him. David slides out of the ring and continues to gesture towards his rival to just pin Trucker and win the match. Carson steps towards his downed foe but continues to glance at David. As the anxious moments pass and Carson still doesn't attempt a pinfall, David starts to become more and more annoyed. He begins to angrily shout towards Carson to just pin Trucker and take the easy win, but "The Original" refuses to end the match under controversial circumstances. Eventually, Carson backs into the corner and leans back with a defiant look on his face, refusing to adhere to David's demands. The furious WWE champ cannot believe that Carson would not take the bait, and finally walks out with a chorus of boos from the fans following him. David exits the area and the focus returns to the ring, where Carson waits patiently for Trucker to recover enough to continue the match!
When Trucker finally rises to his feet, the match continues as Carson refuses to use David's interference. More weapons get involved, but the "Resident Redneck" does the most damage with a crutch. Trucker wrestles the crutch away from Carson, and smashes it right across his opponent's forehead! Carson hits the mat hard and writhes in pain... before the sight of blood starts to trickle out! The shot busted Carson open! Trucker grabs the table that had been brought into the ring and leans it up against a turnbuckle. The "Redneck" grabs a woozy Carson and drapes him against the table. Trucker backs up a bit, readies himself... and spears Carson through the table! The wooden object shatters into pieces as Carson and Trucker lay in a heap for a few moments! The crowd is stunned at how the match has turned out.
Trucker manages to climb out of the wreckage first, and seems to have just enough left in the tank to finish it. He lifts Carson up and drops him with his White Trash signature first. Then soon after, Carson staggers to his feet and Trucker nails him with his Big Foot finishing kick! Trucker wearily makes the cover and the referee counts 1... 2... 3!!! Trucker pulls the upset over the WWE Title challenger! Both Trucker and Carson lay prone on the mat, exhausted from the war they just put each other through as the crowd gives a loud ovation!
WINNER: Big Mutha Trucker
Interview Montage
We return from a commercial break and Justin Roberts introduces an interview montage segment. During the past week, Justin approached several members of the Raw roster and asked them if they had any connection to the vehicular attack on DMK at the end of last month's Judgment Day PPV. The video segment transitions from one response to another fairly quickly. First up is Corey Youngblood.
Corey: "I had nothing to do with that. DMK and I used to be allies. We may have had a falling out, but I'd rather settle my differences in the ring. I wouldn't pull anything that heinous."
Next is Tank Blazer.
Tank: "DMK's not my favorite guy in the world, but I wouldn't go that far to take him out. I'll go toe-to-toe with him inside that ring, even if it's No DQ, but I'm not going to hide behind the wheel."
Travis Roarke appears next.
Travis: "I do my fighting with my fists. I'm not gonna run down someone with a car."
Shawn Midnight appears annoyed, but he offers a response.
Shawn: "DMK has always looked out for himself and himself only. It was only a matter of time before someone took him out. It wasn't me. DMK and I have had beef for a while, but I'm not going to take him out with a car. If he recovers, then he and I can re-visit our problems... in the ring."
The final interview of this segment is Vince McMahon and WWE Champion David Degenerate. After Justin asks his question, Vince and David glance at each other in confusion. They both go to speak, but Vince cuts off David to respond.
Mr. McMahon: "Of course not! How can you even ask us that question? I know I've been known to bend the rules a bit to give myself or my allies an advantage, but that is just plain going too far. I look at it as a business loss. DMK, despite his status as a possible contender for David's title, is mighty popular and brings in a lot of revenue for this company. I don't see how critically injuring him in such a way is good for business. So to answer your question... a very emphatic NO."
Vince looks at David, and the WWE champ refrains from speaking. He smiles and nods at Vince as the segment comes to an end.
Corey: "I had nothing to do with that. DMK and I used to be allies. We may have had a falling out, but I'd rather settle my differences in the ring. I wouldn't pull anything that heinous."
Next is Tank Blazer.
Tank: "DMK's not my favorite guy in the world, but I wouldn't go that far to take him out. I'll go toe-to-toe with him inside that ring, even if it's No DQ, but I'm not going to hide behind the wheel."
Travis Roarke appears next.
Travis: "I do my fighting with my fists. I'm not gonna run down someone with a car."
Shawn Midnight appears annoyed, but he offers a response.
Shawn: "DMK has always looked out for himself and himself only. It was only a matter of time before someone took him out. It wasn't me. DMK and I have had beef for a while, but I'm not going to take him out with a car. If he recovers, then he and I can re-visit our problems... in the ring."
The final interview of this segment is Vince McMahon and WWE Champion David Degenerate. After Justin asks his question, Vince and David glance at each other in confusion. They both go to speak, but Vince cuts off David to respond.
Mr. McMahon: "Of course not! How can you even ask us that question? I know I've been known to bend the rules a bit to give myself or my allies an advantage, but that is just plain going too far. I look at it as a business loss. DMK, despite his status as a possible contender for David's title, is mighty popular and brings in a lot of revenue for this company. I don't see how critically injuring him in such a way is good for business. So to answer your question... a very emphatic NO."
Vince looks at David, and the WWE champ refrains from speaking. He smiles and nods at Vince as the segment comes to an end.
Backstage Segment
Moments before the next match, we see Hardcore champ Mack Wheeler and rookie Big Juan Santos heading towards the ring. The allies stretch and loosen up as they head down the hallway. Big Juan seems pumped up and focused, while Mack keeps glancing at the Mexican brute with a guilty look. Finally, Mack slows up and taps Big Juan on the elbow. Big Juan stops and turns.
Mack: "Hey man. There's been something weighing on my mind lately. I just... wanted to say thanks."
Big Juan: "Thanks for what?"
Mack: "For being a good ally and friend. You've really been there for me. I'm sorry for getting you dragged into all my feuds lately. These are my fights and I need to handle them myself."
Big Juan: "Don't worry about it, man. I'm glad to help. Everyone needs a trustworthy ally. I know you would do the same for me. Now... let's go out there and get a big win tonight!"
The two share a powerful high five and Mack nods confidently. The segments ends as they get closer to the entrance area.
Mack: "Hey man. There's been something weighing on my mind lately. I just... wanted to say thanks."
Big Juan: "Thanks for what?"
Mack: "For being a good ally and friend. You've really been there for me. I'm sorry for getting you dragged into all my feuds lately. These are my fights and I need to handle them myself."
Big Juan: "Don't worry about it, man. I'm glad to help. Everyone needs a trustworthy ally. I know you would do the same for me. Now... let's go out there and get a big win tonight!"
The two share a powerful high five and Mack nods confidently. The segments ends as they get closer to the entrance area.
Mack Wheeler & Big Juan Santos vs. Shawn Midnight & Tank Blazer
The next match of the night is a tag team matchup pitting the Hardcore champ & his Mexican ally against the "Captain" and "Daddy Mack"! Mack and Tank have been feuding over the Hardcore Title for the past few months, and tonight they get another chance to face off. Last week on Raw, Tank lost a chance to earn a spot on Team Raw's Survivor Series squad and he got into a riff with Mack backstage post-match. Shawn Midnight, a enduring rival of the "Human Semi", came by to support Tank and tonight's tag match was made.
Mack & Big Juan made separate entrances and received warm welcomes from the crowd. Both the Hardcore Champion and the Mexican brute appear pumped up and ready for battle. Soon after, Shawn and Tank make their way to the ring to a chorus of boos, but they stay focused on their opponents. Mack and Shawn start the match for their respective sides, and the tag match gets underway!
Mack and Shawn trade punches early, but after whipping the Hardcore champ into the ropes, Shawn takes control with a massive clothesline. Midnight follows up with a quick succession of moves, hurting the "Human Semi". After a back suplex sends Mack close to his own corner, Big Juan reaches over and tags himself in! Mack is surprised but Big Juan races into the ring to turn the tide. Big Juan fights off Shawn for a bit, but Midnight manages to get the Mexican rookie into his team's corner. Shawn tags in Tank and together, they plant Big Juan hard on the mat with a double-team maneuver!
Tank dominates the rookie with power moves, but a reversal gives Big Juan an opening. The Mexican brute crawls to the corner, and manages to tag out to a very angry and fresh "Human Semi"! Mack enters the ring and basically cleans house, damaging his rival with clotheslines and power moves and spearing Shawn off the apron! Mack just brutalizes Tank as the crowd gets excited, cheering the Hardcore champ on.
Minutes later, a recovered Big Juan begs his teammate for a tag. Mack obliges and the Mexican rookie takes out his frustrations on the "Captain". But moments later, Tank reverses a running move by lifting Big Juan and dropping him with a back body drop! The move temporarily knocks the wind out of Big Juan, and Tank quickly takes the opportunity to go back on the offensive. After landing his signature, Tank impressively lifts the rookie... and slams him with his Captain's Choice finisher! Mack tries to prevent a pinfall, but a waiting Shawn Midnight races across the ring and knocks the Hardcore champ out of the ring! Tank goes for the cover and scores the victory for his team!
WINNERS: Tank Blazer & Shawn Midnight
Mack & Big Juan made separate entrances and received warm welcomes from the crowd. Both the Hardcore Champion and the Mexican brute appear pumped up and ready for battle. Soon after, Shawn and Tank make their way to the ring to a chorus of boos, but they stay focused on their opponents. Mack and Shawn start the match for their respective sides, and the tag match gets underway!
Mack and Shawn trade punches early, but after whipping the Hardcore champ into the ropes, Shawn takes control with a massive clothesline. Midnight follows up with a quick succession of moves, hurting the "Human Semi". After a back suplex sends Mack close to his own corner, Big Juan reaches over and tags himself in! Mack is surprised but Big Juan races into the ring to turn the tide. Big Juan fights off Shawn for a bit, but Midnight manages to get the Mexican rookie into his team's corner. Shawn tags in Tank and together, they plant Big Juan hard on the mat with a double-team maneuver!
Tank dominates the rookie with power moves, but a reversal gives Big Juan an opening. The Mexican brute crawls to the corner, and manages to tag out to a very angry and fresh "Human Semi"! Mack enters the ring and basically cleans house, damaging his rival with clotheslines and power moves and spearing Shawn off the apron! Mack just brutalizes Tank as the crowd gets excited, cheering the Hardcore champ on.
Minutes later, a recovered Big Juan begs his teammate for a tag. Mack obliges and the Mexican rookie takes out his frustrations on the "Captain". But moments later, Tank reverses a running move by lifting Big Juan and dropping him with a back body drop! The move temporarily knocks the wind out of Big Juan, and Tank quickly takes the opportunity to go back on the offensive. After landing his signature, Tank impressively lifts the rookie... and slams him with his Captain's Choice finisher! Mack tries to prevent a pinfall, but a waiting Shawn Midnight races across the ring and knocks the Hardcore champ out of the ring! Tank goes for the cover and scores the victory for his team!
WINNERS: Tank Blazer & Shawn Midnight
Backstage Segment
We return from the final commercial break of the show and we visit the women's backstage area. Most of them are chatting, stretching or practicing moves. The camera pans back to reveal... Divas Champion Brittany Black! The "Evil Diva" strolls up with a very arrogant look on her face. The rest of the women notice her and she gives each of them a dark, snobby reaction. Many of the women roll their eyes or glare back intensely, but Brittany scoffs at them and begins to walk away. Suddenly, a voice emerges from the group.
Beth: "Where do you think you're going?"
Brittany stops and scowls as she slowly turns back. Beth Phoenix steps forward and confronts her rival.
Beth: "Don't think you can walk past us with that attitude and we're just going to be fine with it. No one respects you. You are not invincible."
Brittany: "Oh yeah? Are you... going to do something about it?"
Beth: "Maybe I will."
Brittany: "Ha. Okay. You don't have the guts to lay a finger on me. Don't want to get me pissed off and take out my anger on you. Wouldn't want to embarrass you in front of all the girls. Now go back to hair & makeup so they can fix that ugly face..."
Brittany taps Beth's forehead and turns to walk away again. Beth shakes with rage and... attacks the champ! Beth gets in a few stiff punches to the "Evil Diva" before the champ replies back with a few shots of her own. The nasty brawl continues for several moments before the other women nearby manage to separate them. Both women have bruises and Brittany has a cut on the side of her lip. She notices the blood slowly dripping down her cheek, and she reaches up to touch the cut. She views the red blood on her finger and growls angrily in the direction of her rival. Brittany reaches down and frustratingly grabs her title belt before storming off.
The camera pans around and zooms in on an angry Beth, who is still being held back. She breathes deeply and glares in Brittany's direction as the segment comes to a close.
Beth: "Where do you think you're going?"
Brittany stops and scowls as she slowly turns back. Beth Phoenix steps forward and confronts her rival.
Beth: "Don't think you can walk past us with that attitude and we're just going to be fine with it. No one respects you. You are not invincible."
Brittany: "Oh yeah? Are you... going to do something about it?"
Beth: "Maybe I will."
Brittany: "Ha. Okay. You don't have the guts to lay a finger on me. Don't want to get me pissed off and take out my anger on you. Wouldn't want to embarrass you in front of all the girls. Now go back to hair & makeup so they can fix that ugly face..."
Brittany taps Beth's forehead and turns to walk away again. Beth shakes with rage and... attacks the champ! Beth gets in a few stiff punches to the "Evil Diva" before the champ replies back with a few shots of her own. The nasty brawl continues for several moments before the other women nearby manage to separate them. Both women have bruises and Brittany has a cut on the side of her lip. She notices the blood slowly dripping down her cheek, and she reaches up to touch the cut. She views the red blood on her finger and growls angrily in the direction of her rival. Brittany reaches down and frustratingly grabs her title belt before storming off.
The camera pans around and zooms in on an angry Beth, who is still being held back. She breathes deeply and glares in Brittany's direction as the segment comes to a close.
Backstage Segment
Moments before the main event, the cameras catch Lee Money as he heads towards the ring. "Cash" looks pretty focused as he loosens up. Suddenly, a voice calls from behind.
Brett: "Yo, Lee! Wait up!"
United States champ Brett Diamond jogs over as Lee pauses. The "Professional" reaches out for a handshake. Lee is a little surprised but meets Brett's hand and the two share a friendly greeting. Brett smiles and continues.
Brett: "Hey man, I just wanted to wish you luck out there tonight. I know how hard it is to beat that 'Genius' punk, so make sure you keep your head on a swivel. Never know when he's going to try to pull a fast one on you."
Lee: "Thanks man. Well... we're facing off inside a cage so I don't know how tricky he can really be. I ain't gonna let him catch his breath."
Brett: "That sounds great, man. I believe you can do it. Just imagine... beating the WWE Champion! That would be a great rebound."
Another person enters the conversation, but his presence isn't as appreciated.
Renegade: "Rebound? Rebound from what? The vicious and embarrassing beatdown I gave him last week?"
The unstable party animal and Lee's former ally steps over to address Brett and Lee. Both of them are now rivals of Renegade, as Brett beat him for the U.S. Title and Lee obviously is still pissed over their shocking breakup. Both Brett and Lee roll their eyes and groan at Renegade as he continues to speak.
Renegade: "I would wish you luck as well Lee, but... I just don't really care about you anymore. You just don't have what it takes to make an impact anymore. That's why I dumped you like a piece of trash."
Brett: "Yo, lay off it! The man's got a main even match tonight, and you just roaming the hallways with no title and nothing to do. You're just jealous. Why don't you find some lowlifes to spend the night with?"
Renegade: "Jealous?! Ha! You must be kidding. I've faced off against David D. many times. It's no cakewalk. And Lee is nowhere near up to the challenge. C'mon. Let's get serious."
Lee: "Serious?! You want serious? How about I SERIOUSLY beat your face in, right now?"
Lee lunges but Brett reaches out to hold him back. Renegade slowly raises his hands to mockingly protect himself, waving his hands to pretend that he's afraid.
Brett: "Yo dude... save it for the match. Take it out on David. You'll get Renegade again."
Renegade: "Ha! When? I have better things to do than barely break a sweat in the ring against this chump."
Brett: "Oh yeah? You need a match, Renegade? How about we have a little contest next week? I'm thinking a nice tag team matchup. And Lee... I'd love for you to be my partner."
Lee: "Oh hell yeah. I'm going to make you eat your words, punk!"
Renegade: "A tag match? Against you two? Whatever bro, I'm down. And trust me... I'm going to find the PERFECT partner. See you next week!"
Renegade walks off laughing maniacally while Brett and Lee watch him leave with scowls on their faces. Brett turns back to Lee and pats him on the shoulder. Lee nods and re-focuses as he heads towards the ring.
Brett: "Yo, Lee! Wait up!"
United States champ Brett Diamond jogs over as Lee pauses. The "Professional" reaches out for a handshake. Lee is a little surprised but meets Brett's hand and the two share a friendly greeting. Brett smiles and continues.
Brett: "Hey man, I just wanted to wish you luck out there tonight. I know how hard it is to beat that 'Genius' punk, so make sure you keep your head on a swivel. Never know when he's going to try to pull a fast one on you."
Lee: "Thanks man. Well... we're facing off inside a cage so I don't know how tricky he can really be. I ain't gonna let him catch his breath."
Brett: "That sounds great, man. I believe you can do it. Just imagine... beating the WWE Champion! That would be a great rebound."
Another person enters the conversation, but his presence isn't as appreciated.
Renegade: "Rebound? Rebound from what? The vicious and embarrassing beatdown I gave him last week?"
The unstable party animal and Lee's former ally steps over to address Brett and Lee. Both of them are now rivals of Renegade, as Brett beat him for the U.S. Title and Lee obviously is still pissed over their shocking breakup. Both Brett and Lee roll their eyes and groan at Renegade as he continues to speak.
Renegade: "I would wish you luck as well Lee, but... I just don't really care about you anymore. You just don't have what it takes to make an impact anymore. That's why I dumped you like a piece of trash."
Brett: "Yo, lay off it! The man's got a main even match tonight, and you just roaming the hallways with no title and nothing to do. You're just jealous. Why don't you find some lowlifes to spend the night with?"
Renegade: "Jealous?! Ha! You must be kidding. I've faced off against David D. many times. It's no cakewalk. And Lee is nowhere near up to the challenge. C'mon. Let's get serious."
Lee: "Serious?! You want serious? How about I SERIOUSLY beat your face in, right now?"
Lee lunges but Brett reaches out to hold him back. Renegade slowly raises his hands to mockingly protect himself, waving his hands to pretend that he's afraid.
Brett: "Yo dude... save it for the match. Take it out on David. You'll get Renegade again."
Renegade: "Ha! When? I have better things to do than barely break a sweat in the ring against this chump."
Brett: "Oh yeah? You need a match, Renegade? How about we have a little contest next week? I'm thinking a nice tag team matchup. And Lee... I'd love for you to be my partner."
Lee: "Oh hell yeah. I'm going to make you eat your words, punk!"
Renegade: "A tag match? Against you two? Whatever bro, I'm down. And trust me... I'm going to find the PERFECT partner. See you next week!"
Renegade walks off laughing maniacally while Brett and Lee watch him leave with scowls on their faces. Brett turns back to Lee and pats him on the shoulder. Lee nods and re-focuses as he heads towards the ring.
Backstage Segment
The cameras quickly switch over to a backstage chat between WWE champ David Degenerate and Vince McMahon. David loosens up pretty lazily while the WWE Chairman observes. David suddenly chuckles a bit.
Mr. McMahon: "What's so funny?"
David: "I just can't believe what an idiot Carson is. How could he lose that match earlier tonight? I basically handed him the match on a silver platter. If he's not going to change his style up even a little bit, he's going to be in for a rude awakening at Survivor Series. I'm going to have so much momentum going into the PPV!"
Mr. McMahon: "Well... let's not get ahead of ourselves, David. I mean, he's definitely not close enough to you in pure wrestling talent... but as he showed earlier, he's definitely resilient. He's going to make those 60 minutes very difficult."
David: "Pfft! I don't believe that."
Mr. McMahon: "Well, don't worry about him right now. I want your focus on this next match. I want my WWE Champions to be in top shape. And of course... I have a special interest in you, so I definitely need you in top shape before the PPV."
David: "Ehh... don't worry. All under control. I don't even need you out there. I'll escape the cage in a few minutes and then we can pop some bubbly in the limo. See you in a few!"
David half-heartedly jogs towards the ring as Vince watches him. The WWE Chairman has a mixed expression on his face as the segment ends.
Mr. McMahon: "What's so funny?"
David: "I just can't believe what an idiot Carson is. How could he lose that match earlier tonight? I basically handed him the match on a silver platter. If he's not going to change his style up even a little bit, he's going to be in for a rude awakening at Survivor Series. I'm going to have so much momentum going into the PPV!"
Mr. McMahon: "Well... let's not get ahead of ourselves, David. I mean, he's definitely not close enough to you in pure wrestling talent... but as he showed earlier, he's definitely resilient. He's going to make those 60 minutes very difficult."
David: "Pfft! I don't believe that."
Mr. McMahon: "Well, don't worry about him right now. I want your focus on this next match. I want my WWE Champions to be in top shape. And of course... I have a special interest in you, so I definitely need you in top shape before the PPV."
David: "Ehh... don't worry. All under control. I don't even need you out there. I'll escape the cage in a few minutes and then we can pop some bubbly in the limo. See you in a few!"
David half-heartedly jogs towards the ring as Vince watches him. The WWE Chairman has a mixed expression on his face as the segment ends.
MAIN EVENT:
Steel Cage Match
Lee Money vs. David Degenerate
The crowd is buzzing as the final match of the night is finally here! The New York fans give Lee Money a pretty significant cheer as his music hits, and "Cash" throws several excited taunts their way as he heads to the ring! Lee climbs in and seems to have plenty of focus. Next, David's music hits the speakers and the crowd responds with a vicious round of jeers and insults! David strolls out onto the stage and walks down to the ring, arms outstretched to show off his title belt. The WWE champ climbs into the ring and smirks at his opponent, but Lee just glares back intensely. With both men in the ring, the cage slowly lowers and is secured. The bell rings, and the main event begins!
Lee starts an impressive flurry of strikes and moves right from the start, stunning the WWE champ and hurting him badly early on. "Cash" delivers several big athletic moves, including a bicycle kick, multiple suplexes, a hurricanrana and a jumping side kick. He also uses the environment to his advantage, as he mixes in tossing David headfirst into the cage wall! The crowd is pumped to see Lee dominating the match so thoroughly, and every failed attempt to counter makes the WWE Champion angrier and angrier.
Finally, after Lee plants David with another suplex, the "Dangerous Genius" manages to turn the tide. When Lee approaches the prone champ, David nails him with a low blow kick! David rolls up onto his feet and shakes off the cobwebs as Lee clutches his crotch in pain. A very frustrated "Genius" begins a methodical beatdown of his opponent, nailing him with his own array of suplexes, kicks, slams and the occasional use of the cage. At one moment, David grips Lee by the back of the neck... and proceeds to run him across the ring before slamming him full-speed into the cage wall! Lee's prospects of pulling the unlikely upset slowly dwindle as the WWE Champion wears him down, but Lee continues to fight.
The two foes trade blows and moves as exhaustion and pain start to affect both of them. After several rounds of attempted (and violently foiled) cage escapes and both men hitting signature and finishing moves, this match starts to become a battle of will. Both men lay down on the mat trying to catch their breaths multiple times as the crowd cheers on the exciting show finale!
Finally, David takes control again and plants Lee with a desperation Genius Bomb! Lee appears to be out cold, and David takes a few moments to gather himself. The WWE champ glances up at the top of the cage and shakes his head as if to say he doesn't have the energy left to make it up and over. The "Genius" begins to crawl towards the cage door. As David gets closer, the referee unlocks it in the event David can crawl out to victory. Lee slowly comes to his senses and spots David making his escape, but instead of stopping him, Lee tries to make the high climb up the cage. "Cash" winces heavily but makes slow progress. David reaches the ropes and starts to reach for the steel steps...
... BUT CARSON PAIN'S MUSIC HITS!!! The crowd goes bonkers as "The Original" sprints down to ringside! David hears the theme song play and looks around wildly, while Lee continues to climb slowly on the opposite side. Carson nudges in-between the referee and... grabs the cage door! David looks up at him and starts yelling at him, which sounds like he tells Carson to go away. But the Queens native just simply smiles and... slams the cage door viciously right into the WWE champ's face!!! David recoils back into the ring and is knocked senseless! The crowd erupts into a huge cheer, and the cheers start to get louder as they notice... Lee Money reaching the top of the cage!
"Cash" glances back into the ring for a second, and is surprised to see the WWE Champion semi-unconscious in the middle of the ring! Lee steadies himself and... finishes the climb out of the ring! The bell rings when his feet touch the floor, and the crowd goes wild! Carson jogs over and helps Lee to his feet, and celebrates the MASSIVE upset with him! Carson used a little payback from the cage match between him and David at last month's Judgment Day PPV to help Lee Money score a win over the WWE Champion himself!
The crowd continues to cheer as Carson raises Lee's hand in victory! Lee smiles weakly as he grimaces in exhaustion and pain. In the ring, David recovers just enough to realize what happens and just glares in rage at Carson and Lee. The camera focuses on a very pleased Carson and victorious Lee Money as the show comes to an end!!!
WINNER: Lee Money
Lee starts an impressive flurry of strikes and moves right from the start, stunning the WWE champ and hurting him badly early on. "Cash" delivers several big athletic moves, including a bicycle kick, multiple suplexes, a hurricanrana and a jumping side kick. He also uses the environment to his advantage, as he mixes in tossing David headfirst into the cage wall! The crowd is pumped to see Lee dominating the match so thoroughly, and every failed attempt to counter makes the WWE Champion angrier and angrier.
Finally, after Lee plants David with another suplex, the "Dangerous Genius" manages to turn the tide. When Lee approaches the prone champ, David nails him with a low blow kick! David rolls up onto his feet and shakes off the cobwebs as Lee clutches his crotch in pain. A very frustrated "Genius" begins a methodical beatdown of his opponent, nailing him with his own array of suplexes, kicks, slams and the occasional use of the cage. At one moment, David grips Lee by the back of the neck... and proceeds to run him across the ring before slamming him full-speed into the cage wall! Lee's prospects of pulling the unlikely upset slowly dwindle as the WWE Champion wears him down, but Lee continues to fight.
The two foes trade blows and moves as exhaustion and pain start to affect both of them. After several rounds of attempted (and violently foiled) cage escapes and both men hitting signature and finishing moves, this match starts to become a battle of will. Both men lay down on the mat trying to catch their breaths multiple times as the crowd cheers on the exciting show finale!
Finally, David takes control again and plants Lee with a desperation Genius Bomb! Lee appears to be out cold, and David takes a few moments to gather himself. The WWE champ glances up at the top of the cage and shakes his head as if to say he doesn't have the energy left to make it up and over. The "Genius" begins to crawl towards the cage door. As David gets closer, the referee unlocks it in the event David can crawl out to victory. Lee slowly comes to his senses and spots David making his escape, but instead of stopping him, Lee tries to make the high climb up the cage. "Cash" winces heavily but makes slow progress. David reaches the ropes and starts to reach for the steel steps...
... BUT CARSON PAIN'S MUSIC HITS!!! The crowd goes bonkers as "The Original" sprints down to ringside! David hears the theme song play and looks around wildly, while Lee continues to climb slowly on the opposite side. Carson nudges in-between the referee and... grabs the cage door! David looks up at him and starts yelling at him, which sounds like he tells Carson to go away. But the Queens native just simply smiles and... slams the cage door viciously right into the WWE champ's face!!! David recoils back into the ring and is knocked senseless! The crowd erupts into a huge cheer, and the cheers start to get louder as they notice... Lee Money reaching the top of the cage!
"Cash" glances back into the ring for a second, and is surprised to see the WWE Champion semi-unconscious in the middle of the ring! Lee steadies himself and... finishes the climb out of the ring! The bell rings when his feet touch the floor, and the crowd goes wild! Carson jogs over and helps Lee to his feet, and celebrates the MASSIVE upset with him! Carson used a little payback from the cage match between him and David at last month's Judgment Day PPV to help Lee Money score a win over the WWE Champion himself!
The crowd continues to cheer as Carson raises Lee's hand in victory! Lee smiles weakly as he grimaces in exhaustion and pain. In the ring, David recovers just enough to realize what happens and just glares in rage at Carson and Lee. The camera focuses on a very pleased Carson and victorious Lee Money as the show comes to an end!!!
WINNER: Lee Money
Week 4
With only a few days remaining until the Survivor Series PPV, the final LIVE edition of RAW invades Montreal, Canada!
In-Ring Segment
The show opens up with the entrance theme of... Carson Pain! "The Original" comes out very excited and the Canadian crowd gives the Queens, NY native a pretty warm ovation. Carson slides into the ring and seems to be overflowing with confidence. This upcoming Sunday at the Survivor Series PPV, Carson will challenge David Degenerate for the WWE Title in a 60-minute Iron Man match, a match type that Carson himself chose. Carson requests a microphone and paces in the ring, collecting his thoughts before he speaks to the crowd.
Carson: "I'm not going to waste any time with pleasantries tonight, although I appreciate that you're all glad to see me. This Sunday, I face off against David Degenerate in a 60-minute Iron Man match for the WWE Championship. I've given years of my life away battling against David and Mr. McMahon these past few months, and although I have a few minor victories along the way, the ultimate prize is still not in my possession... the WWE Title. David and Vince STOLE that title from me at Summerslam, and so far they've avoided the likely scenario of me pinning David's shoulders to the mat for the decisive 1-2-3 or forcing that devious punk to tap out in pain as I try to snap off his ankle. They like to take every underhanded, cheap way to allow David to retain that title. But this Sunday... that will no longer be a concern of mine. This Sunday, the only way for David to win is to outlast me and score enough falls to beat me. There's no way he can deliberately take a countout and leave with the title. There's no way Vince can interfere on his behalf and leave with the title. He's going to have to beat me fair and square. He's going to have to actually pin me. He's going to have to make me submit. And those are two things that I am going to ensure will NOT happen. This Sunday... the match is going to be difficult. The match is going to be exhausting. The match is going to take every ounce of strength and stamina I have. But I'm ready. I'm ready for anything. I don't care if the final tally is 1-0 or 11-0 or 11-10. I'm going to be the one on top when that match clock ticks to 0:00!!!"
Carson smiles proudly as the crowd cheers his confident decree. "The Original" lets the reaction soak in, even closing his eyes for a moment. But the mood breaks when... David Degenerate's music hits the speakers! The Canadian crowd immediately responds with heavy boos, and they only get louder when the "Dangerous Genius" and the WWE Chairman appear! David and Mr. McMahon stand on the stage confidently and stare down Carson. "The Original" turns and faces his rivals, slightly annoyed but ready to listen. David, armed with a microphone, responds to his WWE Title challenger.
David: "Carson, my friend... I look at you and I see a man who's about to go through the worst embarrassment of his life. You stand here in front of these pathetic maple-syrup suckers and try to convince them that your victory this Sunday is all but guaranteed. How dare you LIE to them? Carson, you have to realize that your chances this Sunday depend solely on one thing and one thing only... your willingness to bend the rules. You are NOT going to be able to outlast me by coloring inside the lines. You chose this match, and you have no idea how to even approach a match like this. This is not going to be a simple step-by-step, color-by-numbers moment. You're gonna have to poke some eyes, do some damage with a blind eye turned, whatever it takes. You've already shown that you are not willing to do that. So therefore, concede the loss now. Take a knee, ice the puck, just give it up. It's over, Carson. It's over for you!"
Vince gives a hearty laugh as he applauds his ally, and David stares at Carson with smirk. Carson shakes his head slightly and responds.
Carson: "David, you act and claim that you don't care about the fans and their opinions. But in reality, I believe deep down that you really do care. You want to be worshipped, you want to be viewed as the best wrestler in the world. You want your style copied, you want to have proteges, you want future generations of grapplers to follow in your footsteps. But the problem is... NO ONE views you as such. NO ONE copies you. NO ONE looks up to you. While at the same time, I do have a lot of fans that cheer ME. They like me, they cheer me, they want me to win. They want to see ME holding that title belt wrapped around your waist. And at the end of the day... you HATE that! You HATE that these people in this arena and the fans in every other arena we visit cheer me and support me, while they can't stand to see your face. You... are just a HATER!"
The fans start chanting "HATER" directed at David, and each one seems to figuratively stab David a little bit. The WWE champ wells up with anger for a bit, and the chant slowly dies down. David collects himself, and responds.
David: "A hater? A HATER? Carson... you can't really believe that. Me... a hater?! C'mon. Carson... I don't hate you! How can I hate you? Facing you and beating you brings me much joy in the world. I mean, let's be honest. I do HATE your voice. I do HATE your ring gear, with that frilly flower pattern and bright colors. I HATE your entrance music. I HATE the way you enter the ring. I HATE your moveset and the way you taunt after nearly every single move. I HATE your resiliency. I HATE your clean-cut, do-good attitude. I HATE your list of accomplishments that is almost as long as mine. I HATE how fast you rose up the Raw rankings when you got drafted over. I HATE how you beat DMK to win the WWE Title at WrestleMania when the odds were stacked against you. I HATE how you aligned yourself with Big Mutha Trucker when I was feuding with him. I HATE how you assisted in costing me the Tag Team Titles. I HATE how Stephanie McMahon has given you every opportunity. I HATE your face, and your look and how much these fans adore you. You know, come to think of it... I HATE everything about you! But no, Carson I can't hate you. Because for as much as these fans LOVE you, they HATE me more. And that, my friend, is all the motivation I need to kick your ass this Sunday!"
The crowd is shocked at David's hate-filled tirade, and Carson is a little stunned as well. "The Original" gathers himself and responds.
Carson: "You can hate me or everything about me. You can pretend you don't care what other people think. But this Sunday isn't about emotions. It isn't about love or hate. It's about WRESTLING. That's why I chose the Iron Man match. I know that I am the better WRESTLER. There's no way you can physically overcome me in a 60-minute, grueling battle. You might be able to handle me for 20... 30... maybe even 40 minutes. But you will fade, and I will only get stronger. I am going to out-wrestle you, David... and that title is leaving with ME!"
Vince wants to say something, but David stops him and responds angrily.
David: "Out-wrestle me? Man, I HATE that too! You CANNOT out-wrestle me! I've been through grueling wars, and this is just going to be another notch for me. And I don't like you acting like I'm going to fade down the stretch. In crunch time is when I'm at my best. With everything on the line is when I'm working at peak performance. And I'm not waiting for Sunday. I'm going to give everyone in this arena a little preview of what's coming at Survivor Series. You think I can't last 40 minutes? I don't think you can even last 15! So tonight, I'm challenging you to a non-title, 15-minute Iron Man match. That way, everyone here will see EXACTLY what's going to happen this Sunday!"
Vince tries to talk David out of it, but the furious WWE champ waves off the WWE Chairman. He gestures to Carson to respond, even calling him a few names. Carson ponders the challenge, and then responds.
Carson: "Agreed. 15 minutes. And I agree... this crowd WILL see what's going to happen on Sunday. I just don't think you will be very happy!"
The rivals glare at each other as the very heated segment comes to a close. The main event will be David and Carson finally facing off in an Iron Man match, just days before the real Iron Man match with the title on the line!
Carson: "I'm not going to waste any time with pleasantries tonight, although I appreciate that you're all glad to see me. This Sunday, I face off against David Degenerate in a 60-minute Iron Man match for the WWE Championship. I've given years of my life away battling against David and Mr. McMahon these past few months, and although I have a few minor victories along the way, the ultimate prize is still not in my possession... the WWE Title. David and Vince STOLE that title from me at Summerslam, and so far they've avoided the likely scenario of me pinning David's shoulders to the mat for the decisive 1-2-3 or forcing that devious punk to tap out in pain as I try to snap off his ankle. They like to take every underhanded, cheap way to allow David to retain that title. But this Sunday... that will no longer be a concern of mine. This Sunday, the only way for David to win is to outlast me and score enough falls to beat me. There's no way he can deliberately take a countout and leave with the title. There's no way Vince can interfere on his behalf and leave with the title. He's going to have to beat me fair and square. He's going to have to actually pin me. He's going to have to make me submit. And those are two things that I am going to ensure will NOT happen. This Sunday... the match is going to be difficult. The match is going to be exhausting. The match is going to take every ounce of strength and stamina I have. But I'm ready. I'm ready for anything. I don't care if the final tally is 1-0 or 11-0 or 11-10. I'm going to be the one on top when that match clock ticks to 0:00!!!"
Carson smiles proudly as the crowd cheers his confident decree. "The Original" lets the reaction soak in, even closing his eyes for a moment. But the mood breaks when... David Degenerate's music hits the speakers! The Canadian crowd immediately responds with heavy boos, and they only get louder when the "Dangerous Genius" and the WWE Chairman appear! David and Mr. McMahon stand on the stage confidently and stare down Carson. "The Original" turns and faces his rivals, slightly annoyed but ready to listen. David, armed with a microphone, responds to his WWE Title challenger.
David: "Carson, my friend... I look at you and I see a man who's about to go through the worst embarrassment of his life. You stand here in front of these pathetic maple-syrup suckers and try to convince them that your victory this Sunday is all but guaranteed. How dare you LIE to them? Carson, you have to realize that your chances this Sunday depend solely on one thing and one thing only... your willingness to bend the rules. You are NOT going to be able to outlast me by coloring inside the lines. You chose this match, and you have no idea how to even approach a match like this. This is not going to be a simple step-by-step, color-by-numbers moment. You're gonna have to poke some eyes, do some damage with a blind eye turned, whatever it takes. You've already shown that you are not willing to do that. So therefore, concede the loss now. Take a knee, ice the puck, just give it up. It's over, Carson. It's over for you!"
Vince gives a hearty laugh as he applauds his ally, and David stares at Carson with smirk. Carson shakes his head slightly and responds.
Carson: "David, you act and claim that you don't care about the fans and their opinions. But in reality, I believe deep down that you really do care. You want to be worshipped, you want to be viewed as the best wrestler in the world. You want your style copied, you want to have proteges, you want future generations of grapplers to follow in your footsteps. But the problem is... NO ONE views you as such. NO ONE copies you. NO ONE looks up to you. While at the same time, I do have a lot of fans that cheer ME. They like me, they cheer me, they want me to win. They want to see ME holding that title belt wrapped around your waist. And at the end of the day... you HATE that! You HATE that these people in this arena and the fans in every other arena we visit cheer me and support me, while they can't stand to see your face. You... are just a HATER!"
The fans start chanting "HATER" directed at David, and each one seems to figuratively stab David a little bit. The WWE champ wells up with anger for a bit, and the chant slowly dies down. David collects himself, and responds.
David: "A hater? A HATER? Carson... you can't really believe that. Me... a hater?! C'mon. Carson... I don't hate you! How can I hate you? Facing you and beating you brings me much joy in the world. I mean, let's be honest. I do HATE your voice. I do HATE your ring gear, with that frilly flower pattern and bright colors. I HATE your entrance music. I HATE the way you enter the ring. I HATE your moveset and the way you taunt after nearly every single move. I HATE your resiliency. I HATE your clean-cut, do-good attitude. I HATE your list of accomplishments that is almost as long as mine. I HATE how fast you rose up the Raw rankings when you got drafted over. I HATE how you beat DMK to win the WWE Title at WrestleMania when the odds were stacked against you. I HATE how you aligned yourself with Big Mutha Trucker when I was feuding with him. I HATE how you assisted in costing me the Tag Team Titles. I HATE how Stephanie McMahon has given you every opportunity. I HATE your face, and your look and how much these fans adore you. You know, come to think of it... I HATE everything about you! But no, Carson I can't hate you. Because for as much as these fans LOVE you, they HATE me more. And that, my friend, is all the motivation I need to kick your ass this Sunday!"
The crowd is shocked at David's hate-filled tirade, and Carson is a little stunned as well. "The Original" gathers himself and responds.
Carson: "You can hate me or everything about me. You can pretend you don't care what other people think. But this Sunday isn't about emotions. It isn't about love or hate. It's about WRESTLING. That's why I chose the Iron Man match. I know that I am the better WRESTLER. There's no way you can physically overcome me in a 60-minute, grueling battle. You might be able to handle me for 20... 30... maybe even 40 minutes. But you will fade, and I will only get stronger. I am going to out-wrestle you, David... and that title is leaving with ME!"
Vince wants to say something, but David stops him and responds angrily.
David: "Out-wrestle me? Man, I HATE that too! You CANNOT out-wrestle me! I've been through grueling wars, and this is just going to be another notch for me. And I don't like you acting like I'm going to fade down the stretch. In crunch time is when I'm at my best. With everything on the line is when I'm working at peak performance. And I'm not waiting for Sunday. I'm going to give everyone in this arena a little preview of what's coming at Survivor Series. You think I can't last 40 minutes? I don't think you can even last 15! So tonight, I'm challenging you to a non-title, 15-minute Iron Man match. That way, everyone here will see EXACTLY what's going to happen this Sunday!"
Vince tries to talk David out of it, but the furious WWE champ waves off the WWE Chairman. He gestures to Carson to respond, even calling him a few names. Carson ponders the challenge, and then responds.
Carson: "Agreed. 15 minutes. And I agree... this crowd WILL see what's going to happen on Sunday. I just don't think you will be very happy!"
The rivals glare at each other as the very heated segment comes to a close. The main event will be David and Carson finally facing off in an Iron Man match, just days before the real Iron Man match with the title on the line!
Alpha vs. Tony Bullet
The first match of the night has huge implications for the Tag Team Title picture! A few weeks ago, the Bullet Boyz defended their titles against Alpha & Omega but deliberately took a DQ loss to retain their titles. Last week the Japanese duo, with Master Kimoto speaking on their behalf, requested another title shot. The Bullet Boyz agreed to give Alpha & Omega another chance... if they could win 2 singles matches against them this week! Alpha gets the first crack by facing Tony Bullet, and a loss could remove their shot right away!
Both men make their entrances and the match gets off to a hot start! Alpha uses his athleticism to land a few damaging moves, while Tony counters with various strikes. Neither man has the advantage for long, but the fans enjoy the back-and-forth battle. Alpha manages to get Tony leaning against the ropes, and delivers a running dropkick to knock him down to the ringside floor!
Alpha measures up his next move as Tony writhes on the floor. Alpha springboards off the ropes, and... stuns his foe with an impressive flipping body splash! Alpha crashes down onto the "Sneaky Villain" and the move leaves both men hurting for an extended period of time. They manage to stagger up to their feet and slides back into the ring just before the ref's 10-count.
Back in the ring, Tony rallies back using his strength and surprises with his own flying moves. But just as Tony seems to have control, Alpha reverses with a tornado DDT! The counter dazes Tony and Alpha quickly follows up. When Tony rises off the mat, Alpha stuns him with his Mystery Spray! The green mist temporarily blinds Tony, and Alpha begins his finishing Tatsumaki combo! Tony can't fend off the attack, and Alpha finishes the combo with a hurricanrana pin! The referee goes for the count and records 1... 2... and Tony snags the rope with a free hand just in time! The ref notices the rope break and forces Alpha to stop the pin, which the Japanese luchador does reluctantly.
The match continues with Alpha in control, and with Tony down again... he goes up to the top turnbuckle! Alpha leaps up quickly, and flies off to land a bruising moonsault! Alpha goes for the cover again... and Tony narrowly kicks out at 2! Alpha is hitting all the big moves, but Tony is not going to give up this match!
Despite Tony's resiliency, Alpha's big moves have done too much damage for him to recover. A brief rally is all Tony can muster, but Alpha reverses a running move into a very tight hurricanrana pin combo! This time, Tony can't get a shoulder up and Alpha finally scores the winning pinfall! The Japanese duo has 1 of 2 needed wins this week to get their Tag Team Title rematch!
WINNER: Alpha
Both men make their entrances and the match gets off to a hot start! Alpha uses his athleticism to land a few damaging moves, while Tony counters with various strikes. Neither man has the advantage for long, but the fans enjoy the back-and-forth battle. Alpha manages to get Tony leaning against the ropes, and delivers a running dropkick to knock him down to the ringside floor!
Alpha measures up his next move as Tony writhes on the floor. Alpha springboards off the ropes, and... stuns his foe with an impressive flipping body splash! Alpha crashes down onto the "Sneaky Villain" and the move leaves both men hurting for an extended period of time. They manage to stagger up to their feet and slides back into the ring just before the ref's 10-count.
Back in the ring, Tony rallies back using his strength and surprises with his own flying moves. But just as Tony seems to have control, Alpha reverses with a tornado DDT! The counter dazes Tony and Alpha quickly follows up. When Tony rises off the mat, Alpha stuns him with his Mystery Spray! The green mist temporarily blinds Tony, and Alpha begins his finishing Tatsumaki combo! Tony can't fend off the attack, and Alpha finishes the combo with a hurricanrana pin! The referee goes for the count and records 1... 2... and Tony snags the rope with a free hand just in time! The ref notices the rope break and forces Alpha to stop the pin, which the Japanese luchador does reluctantly.
The match continues with Alpha in control, and with Tony down again... he goes up to the top turnbuckle! Alpha leaps up quickly, and flies off to land a bruising moonsault! Alpha goes for the cover again... and Tony narrowly kicks out at 2! Alpha is hitting all the big moves, but Tony is not going to give up this match!
Despite Tony's resiliency, Alpha's big moves have done too much damage for him to recover. A brief rally is all Tony can muster, but Alpha reverses a running move into a very tight hurricanrana pin combo! This time, Tony can't get a shoulder up and Alpha finally scores the winning pinfall! The Japanese duo has 1 of 2 needed wins this week to get their Tag Team Title rematch!
WINNER: Alpha
Backstage Segment
After a quick commercial break, we return to the show and the cameras are ready backstage in the parking lot. A large white Ford F-150 pickup truck pulls up and parks. The driver gathers his belongings and the door swings open to reveal... Hardcore champ Mack Wheeler! The "Human Semi" steps down from the truck and pauses for a moment, a proud smile on his face. Mack slings his Hardcore Title over his left shoulder and carries his Texas Longhorn-emblazoned duffel bag towards the arena door.
Mack walks confidently as the camera tracks him closely in front of him. But just as Mack reaches for the guard rail on the arena entrance steps... someone blindsides him! The attacker knocks Mack hard onto the cold concrete floor, and his title belt and duffel bag slide a few feet away. The camera pans to reveal... Tank Blazer! The "Captain" viciously attacks his rival, kneeling over him and delivering vicious punches right to Mack's forehead. Wheeler tries to fight him off but the surprise attack has him dazed and confused. Tank grabs Mack by the neck and drags him over to a nearby vehicle. Tank adjusts his grip to Mack's wrist and shoulder and... whips him hard over the car's hood and directly into the windshield! The glass shatters and Mack groans loudly has he lays against the busted windshield. The "Human Semi" takes deep breaths but does not have the energy to lift his head.
Tank chuckles in a sinister manner as he observes his dirty work. He glances around and spots Mack's title belt a few feet away. He walks over and picks it up, looking at it for a moment. He then walks back to the car where Mack lays and approaches the hurt champ's head. Tank lifts Mack's head and holds the Hardcore Title up to his face. Tank leans in and speaks.
Tank: "This Sunday... this title belt is coming back with ME. Hardcore Title rematch. And this moment is just a preview. See you then, champ."
Tank forcefully smacks Mack's limp head off the car hood and tosses the title belt onto his prone body. The "Captain" walks off and the camera pans back around to zoom in on Mack. The disturbing image of a bleeding Mack laying on a busted car ends the shocking segment!
Mack walks confidently as the camera tracks him closely in front of him. But just as Mack reaches for the guard rail on the arena entrance steps... someone blindsides him! The attacker knocks Mack hard onto the cold concrete floor, and his title belt and duffel bag slide a few feet away. The camera pans to reveal... Tank Blazer! The "Captain" viciously attacks his rival, kneeling over him and delivering vicious punches right to Mack's forehead. Wheeler tries to fight him off but the surprise attack has him dazed and confused. Tank grabs Mack by the neck and drags him over to a nearby vehicle. Tank adjusts his grip to Mack's wrist and shoulder and... whips him hard over the car's hood and directly into the windshield! The glass shatters and Mack groans loudly has he lays against the busted windshield. The "Human Semi" takes deep breaths but does not have the energy to lift his head.
Tank chuckles in a sinister manner as he observes his dirty work. He glances around and spots Mack's title belt a few feet away. He walks over and picks it up, looking at it for a moment. He then walks back to the car where Mack lays and approaches the hurt champ's head. Tank lifts Mack's head and holds the Hardcore Title up to his face. Tank leans in and speaks.
Tank: "This Sunday... this title belt is coming back with ME. Hardcore Title rematch. And this moment is just a preview. See you then, champ."
Tank forcefully smacks Mack's limp head off the car hood and tosses the title belt onto his prone body. The "Captain" walks off and the camera pans back around to zoom in on Mack. The disturbing image of a bleeding Mack laying on a busted car ends the shocking segment!
Lee Money & Brett Diamond vs. Renegade & ???
The next match of the night is a highly-anticipated tag match, and fans are wondering if the unstable party animal was able to find a partner! Last week, U.S. champ Brett Diamond agreed to team up with Lee Money and challenged Renegade to a tag match, and the party animal vowed to find the "perfect partner". Brett and Lee seem to be joining forces again, aligned under the veil of a common enemy. Can "Cash" and the "Professional" take down Renegade and whoever he can find to join him?
Lee and Brett make their individual entrances first and the Canadian crowd gives them a pretty solid welcome. In the ring, they discuss strategy briefly as they await Renegade and his mystery partner. Renegade's theme hits and the crowd jeers the party animal as he heads to the ring. Renegade has a crazed smile on his face and climbs into the ring quickly. He gives the rival team an odd staredown and then backs into his corner. Renegade looks at the stage and the arena buzzes in anticipation for his partner reveal. Moments later... Shawn Midnight's music hits! Renegade has convinced Brett and Lee's former-stablemate-turned-enemy to help him in tonight's match!
The two teams settle in. Lee and Renegade agree to start for their respective teams, and the bell rings to get things underway. Lee and Renegade square off and trade blows early, but a kick to the gut dazes Lee. Renegade capitalizes quickly with a huge spinebuster! The party animal tries for the early pinfall but Brett races in to break it up. Renegade has control for a bit, but Lee rallies back. A leaping bicycle kick and a nasty DDT damages the party animal and has Lee fired up!
Renegade uses his array of kicks to take back some momentum, and tosses Lee into his team's corner. Renegade tags in Shawn and together they perform a double-team move to really hurt "Cash"! Shawn doesn't waste any time in continuing the beatdown, stringing moves together to keep Lee repeatedly dropping to the mat in pain. When Lee staggers to his feet, Shawn surprises everyone by lifting him onto his shoulders... and planting him hard with his Say Goodnight finisher! Midnight goes for the cover... but Lee manages to sling his foot onto the bottom rope before the 3-count!
Shawn is frustrated that his big moment wasn't enough, and tries to pick up where he left off. But finally, an exhausted Lee manages to counter with a tornado DDT, knocking Shawn senseless! Lee crawls as quickly as he can to the corner, and tags in a very fresh and angry Brett Diamond! The "Professional" uses his quickness to give Shawn a taste of his own medicine, putting together a succession of moves that Shawn can't counter. After a high-arching suplex, Brett goes into a cover... but Renegade kicks him in the head to break it up!
The kick dazes Brett enough and the referee argues with the party animal for a few moments, during which Shawn shakes off the cobwebs. Midnight starts a rally against the U.S. champ, hitting him with some painful moves such as a fist drop, sidewalk slam and one-armed spinebuster. Shawn sends Brett into his own corner, and tags in Renegade so they can perform another double-team move! Renegade has a very strange expression on his face as he enters the ring as the legal man and the U.S. champ prone on the mat.
The "Party Animal" paces around Brett oddly, fidgeting and making strange faces. Finally, he seems to have an idea... and races over to dropkick Lee off the apron! "Cash" is caught off-guard and flops down to the ringside floor. In the ring, Renegade turns back to Brett, who is on all fours trying to gather himself. Renegade adjusts his angle, takes a few steps... and blasts the U.S. champ with his signature Boot Down kick to the face! Renegade laughs audibly and then backs into the corner and starts stomping his foot... which seems to be a signal that his finishing kick is coming! Brett staggers to his feet, holding his jaw in pain... but Renegade nails him in the face with the Kick-olution! With Lee still down outside the ring, Renegade drops to his knees next to the U.S. champ and goes for the cover. The referee counts 1... 2... KICKOUT!!! The "Professional" shocks everyone, especially the unstable party animal, by kicking out of his best moves! Renegade sits up with a stunned look on his face, unsure how it wasn't enough to put him away.
Shawn begs for a tag, and Renegade reluctantly gives him one. Despite keeping the match alive, it's clear that Brett's last ounce of energy was spent kicking out of that pinfall. Shawn dominates the weakened champ, and finally manages to plant him down with his Say Goodnight finisher! Renegade keeps Lee at bay, and "Daddy Mack" covers Brett for the win!
Shawn and Renegade celebrate the win over the U.S. champ and Lee!
WINNERS: Renegade & Shawn Midnight
Lee and Brett make their individual entrances first and the Canadian crowd gives them a pretty solid welcome. In the ring, they discuss strategy briefly as they await Renegade and his mystery partner. Renegade's theme hits and the crowd jeers the party animal as he heads to the ring. Renegade has a crazed smile on his face and climbs into the ring quickly. He gives the rival team an odd staredown and then backs into his corner. Renegade looks at the stage and the arena buzzes in anticipation for his partner reveal. Moments later... Shawn Midnight's music hits! Renegade has convinced Brett and Lee's former-stablemate-turned-enemy to help him in tonight's match!
The two teams settle in. Lee and Renegade agree to start for their respective teams, and the bell rings to get things underway. Lee and Renegade square off and trade blows early, but a kick to the gut dazes Lee. Renegade capitalizes quickly with a huge spinebuster! The party animal tries for the early pinfall but Brett races in to break it up. Renegade has control for a bit, but Lee rallies back. A leaping bicycle kick and a nasty DDT damages the party animal and has Lee fired up!
Renegade uses his array of kicks to take back some momentum, and tosses Lee into his team's corner. Renegade tags in Shawn and together they perform a double-team move to really hurt "Cash"! Shawn doesn't waste any time in continuing the beatdown, stringing moves together to keep Lee repeatedly dropping to the mat in pain. When Lee staggers to his feet, Shawn surprises everyone by lifting him onto his shoulders... and planting him hard with his Say Goodnight finisher! Midnight goes for the cover... but Lee manages to sling his foot onto the bottom rope before the 3-count!
Shawn is frustrated that his big moment wasn't enough, and tries to pick up where he left off. But finally, an exhausted Lee manages to counter with a tornado DDT, knocking Shawn senseless! Lee crawls as quickly as he can to the corner, and tags in a very fresh and angry Brett Diamond! The "Professional" uses his quickness to give Shawn a taste of his own medicine, putting together a succession of moves that Shawn can't counter. After a high-arching suplex, Brett goes into a cover... but Renegade kicks him in the head to break it up!
The kick dazes Brett enough and the referee argues with the party animal for a few moments, during which Shawn shakes off the cobwebs. Midnight starts a rally against the U.S. champ, hitting him with some painful moves such as a fist drop, sidewalk slam and one-armed spinebuster. Shawn sends Brett into his own corner, and tags in Renegade so they can perform another double-team move! Renegade has a very strange expression on his face as he enters the ring as the legal man and the U.S. champ prone on the mat.
The "Party Animal" paces around Brett oddly, fidgeting and making strange faces. Finally, he seems to have an idea... and races over to dropkick Lee off the apron! "Cash" is caught off-guard and flops down to the ringside floor. In the ring, Renegade turns back to Brett, who is on all fours trying to gather himself. Renegade adjusts his angle, takes a few steps... and blasts the U.S. champ with his signature Boot Down kick to the face! Renegade laughs audibly and then backs into the corner and starts stomping his foot... which seems to be a signal that his finishing kick is coming! Brett staggers to his feet, holding his jaw in pain... but Renegade nails him in the face with the Kick-olution! With Lee still down outside the ring, Renegade drops to his knees next to the U.S. champ and goes for the cover. The referee counts 1... 2... KICKOUT!!! The "Professional" shocks everyone, especially the unstable party animal, by kicking out of his best moves! Renegade sits up with a stunned look on his face, unsure how it wasn't enough to put him away.
Shawn begs for a tag, and Renegade reluctantly gives him one. Despite keeping the match alive, it's clear that Brett's last ounce of energy was spent kicking out of that pinfall. Shawn dominates the weakened champ, and finally manages to plant him down with his Say Goodnight finisher! Renegade keeps Lee at bay, and "Daddy Mack" covers Brett for the win!
Shawn and Renegade celebrate the win over the U.S. champ and Lee!
WINNERS: Renegade & Shawn Midnight
Backstage Segment
Moments after the match ends, the cameras transition backstage where we see a tired but happy Shawn Midnight walking away from the ring area. Shawn grabs a towel from a backstage crew member and dries the sweat off his forehead, shoulders and chest. Shawn gets closer to the locker room, but a voice stops him.
Steph: "Shawn? A quick word, please?"
Raw GM Stephanie McMahon approaches Shawn as he turns around to greet her. Steph strolls up with a sly smile on her face.
Shawn: "What's up?"
Steph: "Very impressive out there tonight. In fact, you've been very impressive lately. I'd just thought I'd let you know that I've noticed."
Shawn: "Wow. Well... thanks."
Steph: "No problem. I'd say there are big things on the horizon for you. In fact, there are a few others that would like to speak with you."
Stephanie gestures towards the corner, and from the dark hallway emerges... Travis Roarke and Anarchy! The current members of Team Raw approach and speaks to Shawn.
Travis: "Hey Shawn. Thought we'd express our interest in you joining Team Raw for this Sunday's match. We need a strong 3rd member."
Anarchy: "We figure you're just the guy to do it. You're been like a tag team mercenary lately. We need you on Team Raw."
Shawn considers the offer. He strokes his chin and towels off a bead of sweat dripping down his cheek. Steph turns back to look at him and gives him a shrug, but seems to be encouraging him. Shawn glances between Steph, Travis and Anarchy and finally responds.
Shawn: "Sure. I'll join the squad. Count me in."
Travis and Anarchy smile and nod, and each of them shake Shawn's hand. Travis and Anarchy walk away, and the camera pans back to Shawn and Steph. The Raw GM gives him a pat on the shoulder and a final comment.
Steph: "Good luck Sunday, Shawn. Represent Raw well."
Stephanie walks away and Shawn stands in thought as he watches her leave. He slowly towels off his forehead as the segment comes to a close.
Steph: "Shawn? A quick word, please?"
Raw GM Stephanie McMahon approaches Shawn as he turns around to greet her. Steph strolls up with a sly smile on her face.
Shawn: "What's up?"
Steph: "Very impressive out there tonight. In fact, you've been very impressive lately. I'd just thought I'd let you know that I've noticed."
Shawn: "Wow. Well... thanks."
Steph: "No problem. I'd say there are big things on the horizon for you. In fact, there are a few others that would like to speak with you."
Stephanie gestures towards the corner, and from the dark hallway emerges... Travis Roarke and Anarchy! The current members of Team Raw approach and speaks to Shawn.
Travis: "Hey Shawn. Thought we'd express our interest in you joining Team Raw for this Sunday's match. We need a strong 3rd member."
Anarchy: "We figure you're just the guy to do it. You're been like a tag team mercenary lately. We need you on Team Raw."
Shawn considers the offer. He strokes his chin and towels off a bead of sweat dripping down his cheek. Steph turns back to look at him and gives him a shrug, but seems to be encouraging him. Shawn glances between Steph, Travis and Anarchy and finally responds.
Shawn: "Sure. I'll join the squad. Count me in."
Travis and Anarchy smile and nod, and each of them shake Shawn's hand. Travis and Anarchy walk away, and the camera pans back to Shawn and Steph. The Raw GM gives him a pat on the shoulder and a final comment.
Steph: "Good luck Sunday, Shawn. Represent Raw well."
Stephanie walks away and Shawn stands in thought as he watches her leave. He slowly towels off his forehead as the segment comes to a close.
Divas #1 Contender Match:
Beth Phoenix vs. Melina
After a brief commercial break, we return to the show and get ready for some woman-on-woman action! Beth Phoenix lost the Divas Title at the Judgment Day PPV last month, and she has continued to feud with new champ Brittany Black including a nasty backstage brawl last week. This week, despite having a title rematch in her back pocket, she is putting her spot as #1 contender on the line against the Hollywood starlet!
Both women make their very different entrances, with Beth's more subdued and confident while Melina is flashy with photographers following her to the ring. The two female grapplers enter the ring and prepare to fight for a title shot! The bell rings and the match is supremely close for the first half. Beth uses her strength to take control while Melina is resilient and a few well-timed counters gives her the advantage.
The "Glamazon" begins to take control, nailing a suplex and a hip toss to really hurt her foe. With Melina down on the mat, Beth climbs the turnbuckle in hopes of landing a big move. Beth leaps off the top rope... but misses with the attempted body splash! Melina moved just in time and the "Glamazon" crashes onto the mat. Melina capitalizes and hits Beth with a quick array of moves, including a hurricanrana and a bulldog.
But just as Melina seems to be in control, Beth rallies back by using some power moves. After tossing the Hollywood starlet into the corner, Beth lifts her up onto the top turnbuckle. The "Glamazon" scales the turnbuckle, lifts Melina again... and plants her with a very impressive fallaway slam off the top rope! The crowd yelps in response to the big move, and Beth crawls over for the cover! The referee counts 1... 2... KICKOUT! Melina narrowly keeps the match alive and everyone is stunned that she was able to get a shoulder up after that move!
Beth regains her focus and quickly nails Melina with her signature Fisherman's suplex. Beth then grabs Melina... and locks her in the Glam Slam Submission hold! Melina screams and moans in pain as Beth applies pressure... but somehow Melina manages to slip out and break free of the hold! Melina begins a rally of her own, knocking Beth down multiple times.
But again, Beth seizes control. A counter into a back body drop stops Melina's run cold. Beth hits a few power moves again, and then hits another signature Fisherman's suplex! This time, instead of trying to win by submission, Beth lifts Melina up and delivers a painful Glam Slam finisher! Beth goes for the cover, and Melina does not have enough left to kick out! Beth scores the win to remain Raw's #1 contender for the Divas Title!
WINNER: Beth Phoenix
Both women make their very different entrances, with Beth's more subdued and confident while Melina is flashy with photographers following her to the ring. The two female grapplers enter the ring and prepare to fight for a title shot! The bell rings and the match is supremely close for the first half. Beth uses her strength to take control while Melina is resilient and a few well-timed counters gives her the advantage.
The "Glamazon" begins to take control, nailing a suplex and a hip toss to really hurt her foe. With Melina down on the mat, Beth climbs the turnbuckle in hopes of landing a big move. Beth leaps off the top rope... but misses with the attempted body splash! Melina moved just in time and the "Glamazon" crashes onto the mat. Melina capitalizes and hits Beth with a quick array of moves, including a hurricanrana and a bulldog.
But just as Melina seems to be in control, Beth rallies back by using some power moves. After tossing the Hollywood starlet into the corner, Beth lifts her up onto the top turnbuckle. The "Glamazon" scales the turnbuckle, lifts Melina again... and plants her with a very impressive fallaway slam off the top rope! The crowd yelps in response to the big move, and Beth crawls over for the cover! The referee counts 1... 2... KICKOUT! Melina narrowly keeps the match alive and everyone is stunned that she was able to get a shoulder up after that move!
Beth regains her focus and quickly nails Melina with her signature Fisherman's suplex. Beth then grabs Melina... and locks her in the Glam Slam Submission hold! Melina screams and moans in pain as Beth applies pressure... but somehow Melina manages to slip out and break free of the hold! Melina begins a rally of her own, knocking Beth down multiple times.
But again, Beth seizes control. A counter into a back body drop stops Melina's run cold. Beth hits a few power moves again, and then hits another signature Fisherman's suplex! This time, instead of trying to win by submission, Beth lifts Melina up and delivers a painful Glam Slam finisher! Beth goes for the cover, and Melina does not have enough left to kick out! Beth scores the win to remain Raw's #1 contender for the Divas Title!
WINNER: Beth Phoenix
Interview Montage
Last week, Justin Roberts introduced a segment where he showed clips of various interviews with Raw roster members answering a question about their possible involvement with the vehicular attack on DMK at the conclusion of the Judgment Day PPV. Justin returns this week with another collection of interview clips. First on the video is a conversation with Big Mutha Trucker.
Trucker: "DMK and I go way back, but there's NO WAY I had anything to do with that hit-and-run. I feel bad for the guy, such a crappy way to get hurt. The timing is definitely curious, but I was not involved at all."
Next, Renegade gives a response.
Renegade: "Ha ha ha ha ha ha... no. It wasn't me."
Brett Diamond appears next.
Brett: "No way, man. No way I had a role in that. What happened to him was over the line."
Finally, Carson Pain offers up his response.
Carson: "I had absolutely no part in that attack. I can't believe someone would stoop that low. It sucks because I feel like DMK and I were finally starting to become... sort of... allies. Right before it happened. Now I'm not sure where we stand. When I win the WWE Title this Sunday, I have a sense that he'll come gunning for me. When he's healthy, of course. Which... no one really knows when that will be. We really don't have much information about the incident or an update on him. Kinda weird. Also, I know it's your job to ask this question to people but... have you found or asked Gravedigger yet? I feel like he's the one you should ask."
Justin wraps up the segment and we return to the regular show.
Trucker: "DMK and I go way back, but there's NO WAY I had anything to do with that hit-and-run. I feel bad for the guy, such a crappy way to get hurt. The timing is definitely curious, but I was not involved at all."
Next, Renegade gives a response.
Renegade: "Ha ha ha ha ha ha... no. It wasn't me."
Brett Diamond appears next.
Brett: "No way, man. No way I had a role in that. What happened to him was over the line."
Finally, Carson Pain offers up his response.
Carson: "I had absolutely no part in that attack. I can't believe someone would stoop that low. It sucks because I feel like DMK and I were finally starting to become... sort of... allies. Right before it happened. Now I'm not sure where we stand. When I win the WWE Title this Sunday, I have a sense that he'll come gunning for me. When he's healthy, of course. Which... no one really knows when that will be. We really don't have much information about the incident or an update on him. Kinda weird. Also, I know it's your job to ask this question to people but... have you found or asked Gravedigger yet? I feel like he's the one you should ask."
Justin wraps up the segment and we return to the regular show.
MAIN EVENT:
15-Minute Iron Man Match
Carson Pain vs. David Degenerate
The Montreal fans are giddy for the show-closing match, a preview of Sunday's WWE Title match! Earlier in the show, David and Carson had a very personal war of words and the WWE champ challenged "The Original" to a 15-minute Iron Man match, which is only a quarter of the time that they will grapple on Sunday. Who will emerge with the momentum heading into the title match?
Carson's theme song hits and the crowd goes nuts for the popular challenger, and "The Original" bursts through the curtain with a lot of excitement! Carson heads down the ramp and slides into the ring, ready to show David what he can do in an Iron Man match. Moments later, David's entrance theme plays and the crowd does a complete 180, booing the arrogant WWE champ! The "Dangerous Genius" emerges from backstage and raises his arms to display his shining title belt around his waist. As David makes his entrance, the camera switches backstage for a second to show Mr. McMahon watching the match on a TV screen and applauding his ally proudly. David makes his way to the ring and continues to taunt the crowd with his facial expressions. He glances at his rival and chuckles in a sinister manner, which causes Carson to glare back intensely. The referee ensures that both men are ready and the clock operator is good to know, and then signals for the bell! The clock immediately starts to tick down from 15:00, and this Iron Man preview gets underway!
Carson starts out hot, throwing haymakers quickly and catching the WWE champ off-guard. Carson uses the advantage to dominate the first few minutes of the match, landing a suplex, a bulldog and an Athletic Press in the corner. David gets more and more frustrated as he misses moves or Carson counters them. As the clock ticks closer to the 12-minute mark, David glances up at the running timer on the big screen. The "Dangerous Genius" scoffs, waves his arms towards Carson as if to say 'enough of this' and... exits the ring! Carson and the referee look at each other in confusion as David begins to leave!
Carson races out of the ring and catches up to David, and the two rivals share punches on the ramp. The referee begins a 10-count, and David's anger seems to give him a physical advantage as he begins to turn the tide. He whips Carson into the steel steps and follows up with a flying clothesline! David rolls "The Original" back into the ring and continues to hurt his foe. In desperation, Carson tries to counter with a clothesline but David ducks it... and transitions right into a Dirty Drop pin combo! David hugs Carson's leg tight as the referee counts 1... 2... KICKOUT! Carson narrowly kicked out of the tight pinfall and kept David from scoring the first point!
After the near-fall, Carson re-focuses and rallies back. Carson gets David groggy on the ropes, and then spears him through the middle ropes... which sends David crashing off the barricade below! With David down outside the ring, Carson gets a dangerous idea. "The Original" climbs the nearest turnbuckle, and the crowd starts buzzing in anticipation of a big move. Carson steadies himself, leaps and... lands onto David with a very hard elbow drop! Both men lay on the ringside floor for a few moments, and the timer passes the 7-minute mark as the crowd cheers for the big move they just witnessed!
Carson is on his feet first and uses the environment to his advantage, slamming David chest-first onto the barricade and then locking in an ankle hold to possibly target that limb for a future move. Carson rolls David back in and continues to dominate, which culminates in hitting his Fresh Cut signature! Carson slides over to David's feet, and locks in his Ankle Pain finishing submission! David moans in pain and reaches for the ropes, but he is not nearly close enough to grab them. Carson cranks hard, trying to get the WWE champ to tap out for the first fall of the match, but David somehow refuses to give in. Finally, David powers his other leg over and breaks the hold by kicking Carson's hands.
The final few minutes of the match is a whirling, chaotic experience but the fans are excited as the timer ticks down with the score still tied at 0. First, David rallies back briefly and nails Carson with a suplex, to which he quickly flips over and tries a pinning combo! Carson narrowly kicks out at 2 to keep the score deadlocked. Soon after, Carson gains control but David surprises him with a tight roll-up! The referee counts 1... 2... and suddenly, Carson gains some leverage and reverses the roll-up into one of his own! David struggles as Carson holds him down, and the referee begins a new count with 1... 2... and David nearly suffers a late fall but manages to kickout! The fans gasp over the quick succession of near-falls, and the timer hits the 1-minute mark!
Carson is fired up over the reversal, and quickly hits David with his Original Twist move. Groggy, David staggers to his feet and walks right into another Fresh Cut signature! Carson doesn't waste time going for another Ankle Pain hold, and seems ready to try his other big signature move. David rises slowly, and Carson lifts him up... and drops him with the Original Sin! The timer hits 20 seconds left, and the crowd chants with the ref's count of 1... 2... AND DAVID KICKS OUT AGAIN!!! Carson is absolutely stunned that those moves were not enough to put the WWE champ down!
Both men rise up off the mat and stare each other down, and the timer goes under 10 seconds. Recognizing that neither of them will get a fall in this main event, they just let their final pent-up emotions go... and start punching the hell out of each other! David and Carson land blow after blow, but neither man backs down or shows any signs of pain. The timer hits 0:00, the final buzzer sounds, the match ends in a 0-0 stalemate... and both rivals continue to throw aggressive punches at each other!
The fans are eating it up, as it is obvious that 15 minutes is not nearly enough to determine a true winner between these two! The show comes to an explosive ending as David and Carson attempt to beat each other senseless!
RESULT: DRAW (Tie 0-0)
Carson's theme song hits and the crowd goes nuts for the popular challenger, and "The Original" bursts through the curtain with a lot of excitement! Carson heads down the ramp and slides into the ring, ready to show David what he can do in an Iron Man match. Moments later, David's entrance theme plays and the crowd does a complete 180, booing the arrogant WWE champ! The "Dangerous Genius" emerges from backstage and raises his arms to display his shining title belt around his waist. As David makes his entrance, the camera switches backstage for a second to show Mr. McMahon watching the match on a TV screen and applauding his ally proudly. David makes his way to the ring and continues to taunt the crowd with his facial expressions. He glances at his rival and chuckles in a sinister manner, which causes Carson to glare back intensely. The referee ensures that both men are ready and the clock operator is good to know, and then signals for the bell! The clock immediately starts to tick down from 15:00, and this Iron Man preview gets underway!
Carson starts out hot, throwing haymakers quickly and catching the WWE champ off-guard. Carson uses the advantage to dominate the first few minutes of the match, landing a suplex, a bulldog and an Athletic Press in the corner. David gets more and more frustrated as he misses moves or Carson counters them. As the clock ticks closer to the 12-minute mark, David glances up at the running timer on the big screen. The "Dangerous Genius" scoffs, waves his arms towards Carson as if to say 'enough of this' and... exits the ring! Carson and the referee look at each other in confusion as David begins to leave!
Carson races out of the ring and catches up to David, and the two rivals share punches on the ramp. The referee begins a 10-count, and David's anger seems to give him a physical advantage as he begins to turn the tide. He whips Carson into the steel steps and follows up with a flying clothesline! David rolls "The Original" back into the ring and continues to hurt his foe. In desperation, Carson tries to counter with a clothesline but David ducks it... and transitions right into a Dirty Drop pin combo! David hugs Carson's leg tight as the referee counts 1... 2... KICKOUT! Carson narrowly kicked out of the tight pinfall and kept David from scoring the first point!
After the near-fall, Carson re-focuses and rallies back. Carson gets David groggy on the ropes, and then spears him through the middle ropes... which sends David crashing off the barricade below! With David down outside the ring, Carson gets a dangerous idea. "The Original" climbs the nearest turnbuckle, and the crowd starts buzzing in anticipation of a big move. Carson steadies himself, leaps and... lands onto David with a very hard elbow drop! Both men lay on the ringside floor for a few moments, and the timer passes the 7-minute mark as the crowd cheers for the big move they just witnessed!
Carson is on his feet first and uses the environment to his advantage, slamming David chest-first onto the barricade and then locking in an ankle hold to possibly target that limb for a future move. Carson rolls David back in and continues to dominate, which culminates in hitting his Fresh Cut signature! Carson slides over to David's feet, and locks in his Ankle Pain finishing submission! David moans in pain and reaches for the ropes, but he is not nearly close enough to grab them. Carson cranks hard, trying to get the WWE champ to tap out for the first fall of the match, but David somehow refuses to give in. Finally, David powers his other leg over and breaks the hold by kicking Carson's hands.
The final few minutes of the match is a whirling, chaotic experience but the fans are excited as the timer ticks down with the score still tied at 0. First, David rallies back briefly and nails Carson with a suplex, to which he quickly flips over and tries a pinning combo! Carson narrowly kicks out at 2 to keep the score deadlocked. Soon after, Carson gains control but David surprises him with a tight roll-up! The referee counts 1... 2... and suddenly, Carson gains some leverage and reverses the roll-up into one of his own! David struggles as Carson holds him down, and the referee begins a new count with 1... 2... and David nearly suffers a late fall but manages to kickout! The fans gasp over the quick succession of near-falls, and the timer hits the 1-minute mark!
Carson is fired up over the reversal, and quickly hits David with his Original Twist move. Groggy, David staggers to his feet and walks right into another Fresh Cut signature! Carson doesn't waste time going for another Ankle Pain hold, and seems ready to try his other big signature move. David rises slowly, and Carson lifts him up... and drops him with the Original Sin! The timer hits 20 seconds left, and the crowd chants with the ref's count of 1... 2... AND DAVID KICKS OUT AGAIN!!! Carson is absolutely stunned that those moves were not enough to put the WWE champ down!
Both men rise up off the mat and stare each other down, and the timer goes under 10 seconds. Recognizing that neither of them will get a fall in this main event, they just let their final pent-up emotions go... and start punching the hell out of each other! David and Carson land blow after blow, but neither man backs down or shows any signs of pain. The timer hits 0:00, the final buzzer sounds, the match ends in a 0-0 stalemate... and both rivals continue to throw aggressive punches at each other!
The fans are eating it up, as it is obvious that 15 minutes is not nearly enough to determine a true winner between these two! The show comes to an explosive ending as David and Carson attempt to beat each other senseless!
RESULT: DRAW (Tie 0-0)
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