July
Year 3
Week 1
The first Smackdown of July kicks off LIVE from St. Louis, Missouri!
Angus vs. Vincent Serum
Is there a better way of starting off the show than with... Mr. Money in the Bank?! Angus' pyro blasts on the stage and the St. Louis crowd erupts in support of the "Irish Giant", who strolls to the ring confidently. The big guy climbs into the ring and calmly acknowledges the crowd's response while awaiting his opponent. The "Vicious Vampire" then makes his entrance and draws a chorus of boos, which doesn't seem to face the tall Englishman at all. Serum climbs into the ring and stares down his foe intensely, looking to pull off a major upset and end Angus' long winning streak.
But just before the men prepare to battle, a surprise guest comes to ringside... Intercontinental champ Antonio Jordan! The crowd cheers loudly for "America's Favorite" and is even happier when Antonio appears to have Angus' back! Angus nods to his ringside protector and locks up Serum to start the match.
With support from both Antonio and the crowd, Angus easily gains control over Serum and only has a few minor issues. After squeezing Serum to near death with his Irish Squeeze signature, Angus waits for a staggering "Vampire" to walk directly into his big arm... and the "Irish Giant" drops him with his Cliffhanger finisher! Angus scores the easy pinfall to pick up another win!
After the match, Angus tries to show good sportsmanship by offering a handshake but Serum brushes his big paw away before exiting the ring angrily. Antonio climbs into the ring and congratulates Angus on the victory as the crowd cheers wildly!
WINNER: Angus
But just before the men prepare to battle, a surprise guest comes to ringside... Intercontinental champ Antonio Jordan! The crowd cheers loudly for "America's Favorite" and is even happier when Antonio appears to have Angus' back! Angus nods to his ringside protector and locks up Serum to start the match.
With support from both Antonio and the crowd, Angus easily gains control over Serum and only has a few minor issues. After squeezing Serum to near death with his Irish Squeeze signature, Angus waits for a staggering "Vampire" to walk directly into his big arm... and the "Irish Giant" drops him with his Cliffhanger finisher! Angus scores the easy pinfall to pick up another win!
After the match, Angus tries to show good sportsmanship by offering a handshake but Serum brushes his big paw away before exiting the ring angrily. Antonio climbs into the ring and congratulates Angus on the victory as the crowd cheers wildly!
WINNER: Angus
Backstage Segment
Moments after Angus' victory, the cameras roll backstage as the "Irish Giant" and Antonio Jordan are walking back from the ringside area together and chatting. They approach and the camera mic picks up pieces of their conversation.
Antonio: "Nice win out there, man. Real impressive stuff."
Angus: "Aye, thanks fella. Feels good to get another win."
Antonio: "And thanks again for joining us last week in that 6-man tag match. You really helped out."
Angus: "It's no problem. Like I've said, I'm trying to do good around here."
Antonio: "I see it, and it's definitely had an impact. It's just too bad Krizz and I couldn't pull out a win last Sunday at the King of the Ring PPV and re-capture the Tag Team titles."
Just then, two other figures approach.
Joseph: "Ahh yes... It is too bad that you couldn't win that match."
Of course, it is the G.L.O.W. team of Joseph T. Lutte and Quinn Cadbury. The European duo and Tag Team champs are here again and seem ready to annoy.
Quinn: "Bloody shame, is what it is."
Joseph: "It might've been easier to face a weaker team, but when you go up against two of Europe's finest... you're bound to lose!"
Antonio and Angus glance at each other and share an annoyed look.
Angus: "You've got a big mouth, fella."
Joseph: "I don't want to hear anything from you, Irish traitor. Anyway, we came by to show you how confident we feel after getting that victory on Sunday. I feel so confident that... I'm facing World Heavyweight Champion Rebel Ford in tonight's main event! And don't be surprised if he learns the same lesson we taught you American fools!"
Antonio: "Ha! Good luck with that..."
Joseph: "Ahh thank you so much for the kind words!"
Quinn: "What a nice thing to say!"
The sarcasm is pretty thick.
Quinn: "You know what, Joseph?"
Joseph: "What is it, my English ally?"
Quinn: "I'm feeling very confident too. So confident that I want a match against a champion tonight too!"
Joseph: "Wow! Who do you have in mind?"
Quinn: "Hmm... how about you, Antonio?"
Antonio: "Huh?"
Joseph: "Oh let me spell it out for you. I believe that Quinn wants to face you one-on-one tonight. Did that register in your small American brain?"
Antonio: "Yeah I got it, Frenchy. You want to face me... tonight?"
Quinn: "Yes sir I do. In fact... how about you even put that belt of yours on the line?"
Antonio: "Ha! You want to face me for the Intercontinental title... tonight?"
Quinn: "I don't see why not. Oh wait... he might lose it! You better reconsider then!"
The European duo busts out into a cocky laughter, while Antonio glances up at Angus. The "Irish Giant" seems annoyed but nods confidently towards Antonio. The "Mastermind" nods back and smiles.
Antonio: "Sure Quinn. I'll put the belt on the line. You and me, tonight. And this time I REALLY mean this... Good luck!"
Antonio pushes past Joseph and heads towards the locker room. Quinn and Joseph watch him leave with sly smiles and then share an approving nod. The European duo then turns and looks up at Angus, who has moved closer to them and is now towering directly over them. After a few awkward moments, Angus lets out a "BOO!" and busts into laughter when they jump back. Angus walks in the opposite direction and the segment ends with a close-up of Joseph and Quinn's angry faces.
Antonio: "Nice win out there, man. Real impressive stuff."
Angus: "Aye, thanks fella. Feels good to get another win."
Antonio: "And thanks again for joining us last week in that 6-man tag match. You really helped out."
Angus: "It's no problem. Like I've said, I'm trying to do good around here."
Antonio: "I see it, and it's definitely had an impact. It's just too bad Krizz and I couldn't pull out a win last Sunday at the King of the Ring PPV and re-capture the Tag Team titles."
Just then, two other figures approach.
Joseph: "Ahh yes... It is too bad that you couldn't win that match."
Of course, it is the G.L.O.W. team of Joseph T. Lutte and Quinn Cadbury. The European duo and Tag Team champs are here again and seem ready to annoy.
Quinn: "Bloody shame, is what it is."
Joseph: "It might've been easier to face a weaker team, but when you go up against two of Europe's finest... you're bound to lose!"
Antonio and Angus glance at each other and share an annoyed look.
Angus: "You've got a big mouth, fella."
Joseph: "I don't want to hear anything from you, Irish traitor. Anyway, we came by to show you how confident we feel after getting that victory on Sunday. I feel so confident that... I'm facing World Heavyweight Champion Rebel Ford in tonight's main event! And don't be surprised if he learns the same lesson we taught you American fools!"
Antonio: "Ha! Good luck with that..."
Joseph: "Ahh thank you so much for the kind words!"
Quinn: "What a nice thing to say!"
The sarcasm is pretty thick.
Quinn: "You know what, Joseph?"
Joseph: "What is it, my English ally?"
Quinn: "I'm feeling very confident too. So confident that I want a match against a champion tonight too!"
Joseph: "Wow! Who do you have in mind?"
Quinn: "Hmm... how about you, Antonio?"
Antonio: "Huh?"
Joseph: "Oh let me spell it out for you. I believe that Quinn wants to face you one-on-one tonight. Did that register in your small American brain?"
Antonio: "Yeah I got it, Frenchy. You want to face me... tonight?"
Quinn: "Yes sir I do. In fact... how about you even put that belt of yours on the line?"
Antonio: "Ha! You want to face me for the Intercontinental title... tonight?"
Quinn: "I don't see why not. Oh wait... he might lose it! You better reconsider then!"
The European duo busts out into a cocky laughter, while Antonio glances up at Angus. The "Irish Giant" seems annoyed but nods confidently towards Antonio. The "Mastermind" nods back and smiles.
Antonio: "Sure Quinn. I'll put the belt on the line. You and me, tonight. And this time I REALLY mean this... Good luck!"
Antonio pushes past Joseph and heads towards the locker room. Quinn and Joseph watch him leave with sly smiles and then share an approving nod. The European duo then turns and looks up at Angus, who has moved closer to them and is now towering directly over them. After a few awkward moments, Angus lets out a "BOO!" and busts into laughter when they jump back. Angus walks in the opposite direction and the segment ends with a close-up of Joseph and Quinn's angry faces.
Backstage Segment
The cameras switch to the refreshments area, where we see the Bullet Boyz standing and chatting. Craig is holding his ECW title proudly over his shoulder and the two seem to be in good spirits. As they chat, Smackdown GM Teddy Long comes out of a nearby office and looks up to see them. A scowl comes over his face and the GM approaches the duo. He taps Craig on the shoulder and the "High-Flyin' Criminal" turns around.
Craig: "Teddy! What's up?"
Teddy: "Uhh Craig... we need to talk."
Craig: "Sure, what's going on?"
Teddy: "Craig... I was not very pleased with the way you defended your ECW title last week against Rusty."
Craig's smile becomes a concerned frown.
Teddy: "Using Tony to perform a dirty pre-match attack to give you a clear advantage was not cool, playa. The fans were expecting a great rematch between you two, and you cheapened the result. In my eyes, that's not the way a true champion should act."
Craig: "Hey Teddy... that's the way the Bullet Boyz roll. They don't call us the 'Criminal' and the 'Villain' for nothing!"
Craig and Tony laugh it up and high-five, which annoys Teddy even more.
Teddy: "Well here's my plan, playa. Tonight there will be a 6-man battle royal to determine the new #1 contender for your ECW title. And in case you are planning anything to interfere with that, I have a backup plan. If either you or Tony interfere in that battle royal, IN ANY WAY, you will be facing ALL of the 6 participants in the battle royal in a title match!"
Craig and Tony's jaws drop a little bit, and then a sense of anger comes over their faces. But they don't respond and Teddy finishes the conversation.
Teddy: "So grab a seat and watch the match, playa. Your next opponent will be discovered... next!"
Teddy walks off proudly as Craig and Tony watch him leave in anger. The two partners glance at each other and shake their heads as the segment ends.
Craig: "Teddy! What's up?"
Teddy: "Uhh Craig... we need to talk."
Craig: "Sure, what's going on?"
Teddy: "Craig... I was not very pleased with the way you defended your ECW title last week against Rusty."
Craig's smile becomes a concerned frown.
Teddy: "Using Tony to perform a dirty pre-match attack to give you a clear advantage was not cool, playa. The fans were expecting a great rematch between you two, and you cheapened the result. In my eyes, that's not the way a true champion should act."
Craig: "Hey Teddy... that's the way the Bullet Boyz roll. They don't call us the 'Criminal' and the 'Villain' for nothing!"
Craig and Tony laugh it up and high-five, which annoys Teddy even more.
Teddy: "Well here's my plan, playa. Tonight there will be a 6-man battle royal to determine the new #1 contender for your ECW title. And in case you are planning anything to interfere with that, I have a backup plan. If either you or Tony interfere in that battle royal, IN ANY WAY, you will be facing ALL of the 6 participants in the battle royal in a title match!"
Craig and Tony's jaws drop a little bit, and then a sense of anger comes over their faces. But they don't respond and Teddy finishes the conversation.
Teddy: "So grab a seat and watch the match, playa. Your next opponent will be discovered... next!"
Teddy walks off proudly as Craig and Tony watch him leave in anger. The two partners glance at each other and shake their heads as the segment ends.
ECW #1 Contender 6-Man Battle Royal:
H.E.R.O. vs. Rusty vs. Zach Wesley vs.
Hitman Jack vs. Paulie Dominos vs. Guy Justice
Moments after we hear of the creation of this match, the crowd gets amped up to find out who will take on Craig Bullet for the ECW Title! Six men are scheduled to battle in an over-the-top-rope contest, with the lone remaining participant earning the coveted title shot. H.E.R.O. enters first to an impressive crowd reaction, as the rising rookie is fresh off a solid performance in the recent King of the Ring Tournament. Next is former ECW champ Rusty, who looks focused and ready to possibly earn another rematch. The "Mohawked Maniac" comes down to the ring with a thirst for destruction, followed next by a fired-up Hitman as he gets a nice crowd cheer. Paulie D. dances his way to the squared circle, and the "True Savior" strolls mysteriously to the ring. Once all 6 men enter, the bell sounds and only 1 will remain standing!
The battle is fierce from the beginning with Rusty and Paulie D. trading blows, Hitman going after Zach Wesley and Justice and H.E.R.O. brawling in the corner. A very determined Rusty gets the first elimination when he dropkicks the "Jersey Fist-Pumper" down to the floor below. Next, H.E.R.O. is surprisingly knocked out by a ferocious Wesley, who sent him over with a powerful clothesline. Next, Rusty unfortunately doesn't earn another rematch when Hitman finds a way to send him over.
So it is now down to 3, as Zach, Justice and Hitman all remain. Guy and Hitman team up on the "Maniac", using their tag team skills they showed last week and land a few double-team moves to daze the super heavyweight. With Wesley reeling, Justice pushes him up against the ropes and Hitman joins him in sending the "Maniac" over the top rope!
A very loud buzz started to rumble throughout the crowd as Hitman and Justice circled each other and prepared to battle for the final elimination. They nodded at each other and locked up. Justice hit a few suplexes and tried to shove Hitman over, but the lethal Canadian punched his way free. Hitman then landed some nice moves of his own and went for a corner elimination, but Justice kicked Hitman away and saved himself. Hitman later clotheslined the "Savior" over the top and tried to push his foe out with his boots, but Justice gripped the bottom rope tightly and rolled back in. The crowd got more anxious with every close call, as it seemed like neither man was willing to give up this title shot opportunity easily.
In the end, despite Justice's athleticism it was Hitman who prevailed. After nailing Justice with a signature move, Hitman shoved the "Savior" up against the ropes and the two tussled hard. Finally, Hitman reached down and lifted Justice... and dropped him to the floor below! The crowd went wild and Hitman celebrated proudly as he earned an ECW Title match! Justice was frustrated but acknowledged Hitman's victory with a sign of respect, which drew applause from the crowd. Hitman is going to face off against Craig Bullet with the ECW belt on the line!
WINNER: Hitman Jack
The battle is fierce from the beginning with Rusty and Paulie D. trading blows, Hitman going after Zach Wesley and Justice and H.E.R.O. brawling in the corner. A very determined Rusty gets the first elimination when he dropkicks the "Jersey Fist-Pumper" down to the floor below. Next, H.E.R.O. is surprisingly knocked out by a ferocious Wesley, who sent him over with a powerful clothesline. Next, Rusty unfortunately doesn't earn another rematch when Hitman finds a way to send him over.
So it is now down to 3, as Zach, Justice and Hitman all remain. Guy and Hitman team up on the "Maniac", using their tag team skills they showed last week and land a few double-team moves to daze the super heavyweight. With Wesley reeling, Justice pushes him up against the ropes and Hitman joins him in sending the "Maniac" over the top rope!
A very loud buzz started to rumble throughout the crowd as Hitman and Justice circled each other and prepared to battle for the final elimination. They nodded at each other and locked up. Justice hit a few suplexes and tried to shove Hitman over, but the lethal Canadian punched his way free. Hitman then landed some nice moves of his own and went for a corner elimination, but Justice kicked Hitman away and saved himself. Hitman later clotheslined the "Savior" over the top and tried to push his foe out with his boots, but Justice gripped the bottom rope tightly and rolled back in. The crowd got more anxious with every close call, as it seemed like neither man was willing to give up this title shot opportunity easily.
In the end, despite Justice's athleticism it was Hitman who prevailed. After nailing Justice with a signature move, Hitman shoved the "Savior" up against the ropes and the two tussled hard. Finally, Hitman reached down and lifted Justice... and dropped him to the floor below! The crowd went wild and Hitman celebrated proudly as he earned an ECW Title match! Justice was frustrated but acknowledged Hitman's victory with a sign of respect, which drew applause from the crowd. Hitman is going to face off against Craig Bullet with the ECW belt on the line!
WINNER: Hitman Jack
Backstage Segment
After a brief commercial break, a replay of an event is shown. During the break, a black town car arrives in the parking lot. The doors open and slowly we see... Eric Executioner emerge! The newly-crowned "King of the Ring", who actually refused to participate in the crowning ceremony last Sunday at the PPV, steps out of the car and glances around the parking lot. He then steps back and looks into the car until... Mr. Black steps out! The mysterious manager adjusts his suit and tie and gives Eric a pat on the shoulder. The narcissist nods and shuts the car door behind them.
The duo begin to walk towards the arena doors. Mr. Black rubs his hands together and has a very strange smile on his face, while Eric trails only a few steps behind carrying a duffel bag over his shoulder. The segment ends as they walk through the arena doors.
The duo begin to walk towards the arena doors. Mr. Black rubs his hands together and has a very strange smile on his face, while Eric trails only a few steps behind carrying a duffel bag over his shoulder. The segment ends as they walk through the arena doors.
Intercontinental Championship:
Antonio Jordan (C) vs. Quinn Cadbury
In a surprising title matchup, the "Mastermind" agreed to defend the Intercontinental belt against the "English Gentleman". Quinn entered first and walked very proudly down to the ring, making gestures indicating that he has room for another title to hold alongside his Tag Team title belt. The crowd did not give him a nice welcome, but their mood reversed when Antonio made his entrance! The crowd gave a loud round of cheers as "America's Favorite" strolled to the ring confidently and loosened up in the ring calmly while Quinn continued to taunt the crowd. When the bell rang, the title bout was on!
Despite Quinn's initial overconfidence, it was clearly Antonio who was in the right frame of mind. The "Mastermind" pounced quickly, using a fast series of maneuvers to get Quinn reeling. The "Gentleman" battled back briefly, but Antonio countered with a fierce clothesline to put himself back in control. After nailing Cadbury with his signature, Antonio stalked his prey... and caught his staggering foe with his American Dream finisher! The crowd chanted with the ref's count, and erupted when it reached 3!
Antonio celebrated an impressive title defense over one of his rivals, and couldn't help himself from taunting Quinn with the Intercontinental title belt. The "Mastermind" shoved the strap right in Cadbury's face, and repeatedly told him that he would never get his hands on it! Antonio then exited the ring and acknowledged the fans' support, while Quinn winced in pain and angrily glared at the champ!
WINNER (and still Intercontinental Champion): Antonio Jordan
Despite Quinn's initial overconfidence, it was clearly Antonio who was in the right frame of mind. The "Mastermind" pounced quickly, using a fast series of maneuvers to get Quinn reeling. The "Gentleman" battled back briefly, but Antonio countered with a fierce clothesline to put himself back in control. After nailing Cadbury with his signature, Antonio stalked his prey... and caught his staggering foe with his American Dream finisher! The crowd chanted with the ref's count, and erupted when it reached 3!
Antonio celebrated an impressive title defense over one of his rivals, and couldn't help himself from taunting Quinn with the Intercontinental title belt. The "Mastermind" shoved the strap right in Cadbury's face, and repeatedly told him that he would never get his hands on it! Antonio then exited the ring and acknowledged the fans' support, while Quinn winced in pain and angrily glared at the champ!
WINNER (and still Intercontinental Champion): Antonio Jordan
MAIN EVENT:
Rebel Ford (w/ Eve) vs. Joseph T. Lutte
To close out the show, World Heavyweight champ Rebel Ford is scheduled to face Tag Team champ Joseph T. Lutte in a non-title bout! Rebel makes his entrance first and is given a very warm response from the crowd, and the World champ gestures to the supportive crowd on his way to the ring. Eve trails behind him with her Women's title belt strapped tightly around her waist, and the couple seem excited to be back on Smackdown with their titles still intact! Then the "Fantastic Frenchman" comes out and sarcastically thanks the crowd for their vicious jeers. Joseph struts to the ring, making a little pass at Eve on the way (which she doesn't like) and climbs into the ring confidently. Rebel gets annoyed with Joseph's antics and prepares himself for battle. The bell rings and the two champs lock up!
The match is intense and displays the great wrestling skill each man has. Joseph gets the upper hand first, using some nice suplexes and some dirty moves to daze the World champ. But Rebel fires back, catching Joseph with some athletic moves and getting a few near-falls. The action spills to ringside for a few minutes, with Joseph again trying to flirt with Eve... but receiving a clothesline into the barricade from an angry Rebel! The match returns to the ring and the crowd is starting to get anxious with every big move!
In the end, Rebel counters Joseph's cheap tactics and finally dazes him for good with his Guard Breaker signature! Rebel waits and lifts Joseph up... to drop him hard with his Poetic Justice finisher! Rebel gets the cover and the ref counts the pinfall, giving Rebel a big victory!
Eve enters the ring and congratulates her man, and the two champs hold their title belts high to celebrate. Joseph angrily leaves the ringside area and quickly stomps to the back, frustrated with the loss. The crowd gives the champion couple a resounding cheer!
WINNER: Rebel Ford
The match is intense and displays the great wrestling skill each man has. Joseph gets the upper hand first, using some nice suplexes and some dirty moves to daze the World champ. But Rebel fires back, catching Joseph with some athletic moves and getting a few near-falls. The action spills to ringside for a few minutes, with Joseph again trying to flirt with Eve... but receiving a clothesline into the barricade from an angry Rebel! The match returns to the ring and the crowd is starting to get anxious with every big move!
In the end, Rebel counters Joseph's cheap tactics and finally dazes him for good with his Guard Breaker signature! Rebel waits and lifts Joseph up... to drop him hard with his Poetic Justice finisher! Rebel gets the cover and the ref counts the pinfall, giving Rebel a big victory!
Eve enters the ring and congratulates her man, and the two champs hold their title belts high to celebrate. Joseph angrily leaves the ringside area and quickly stomps to the back, frustrated with the loss. The crowd gives the champion couple a resounding cheer!
WINNER: Rebel Ford
Post-Match Segment
As Rebel and Eve celebrate, suddenly Rebel's music cuts out and a deep, faint voice is heard over the speakers. The volume slowly grows and the chanting words can start to be understood. "Le roi est mort... Le roi est mort..." is being chanted over and over by this deep voice, which is a French phrase that translates to "The king is dead". Rebel and Eve look around the arena confused and the lights start to dim a little bit. On the stage, we can slowly start to see the emergence of a familiar figure...
... it's Mr. Black! The creepy manager walks out on the stage and stands with his hands behind his back. Rebel and Eve glance at each other for a moment but can't seem to take their eyes off this strange individual. The chanting voice begins to get louder, and Mr. Black gives an evil smile and starts to applaud. Rebel doesn't like that and starts to get angry, while Eve is now clearly scared and tries to stay close to the World champ.
Then suddenly... the chanting stops! And Mr. Black stops clapping at the exact moment the chanting stops, and just stares at Rebel with his hands clasped together. The lights begin to brighten again, but the crowd is now shocked as we see... Eric Executioner standing directly behind an unsuspecting Rebel and Eve! And not only that... he's holding a thick lead pipe!
Without warning, Eric bashes Rebel in the back with the pipe! Eve shrieks and crawls to the nearest corner for safety, but screams as Eric continues the vicious assault on the World champ! Rebel is groaning in pain with every shot, and can't even crawl to his knees. Mr. Black whistles from the stage and Eric ceases the attack. The narcissist stands tall above a beaten Rebel as the crowd sends out a very loud chorus of boos! To make matters worse, Eric turns his head... and stares at Eve! The Women's champ is now freaked out as her man is now a beaten mess and she has no protection. Eric's glare scares her, and the camera catches an image of Eve cringing in the corner to end the show!
... it's Mr. Black! The creepy manager walks out on the stage and stands with his hands behind his back. Rebel and Eve glance at each other for a moment but can't seem to take their eyes off this strange individual. The chanting voice begins to get louder, and Mr. Black gives an evil smile and starts to applaud. Rebel doesn't like that and starts to get angry, while Eve is now clearly scared and tries to stay close to the World champ.
Then suddenly... the chanting stops! And Mr. Black stops clapping at the exact moment the chanting stops, and just stares at Rebel with his hands clasped together. The lights begin to brighten again, but the crowd is now shocked as we see... Eric Executioner standing directly behind an unsuspecting Rebel and Eve! And not only that... he's holding a thick lead pipe!
Without warning, Eric bashes Rebel in the back with the pipe! Eve shrieks and crawls to the nearest corner for safety, but screams as Eric continues the vicious assault on the World champ! Rebel is groaning in pain with every shot, and can't even crawl to his knees. Mr. Black whistles from the stage and Eric ceases the attack. The narcissist stands tall above a beaten Rebel as the crowd sends out a very loud chorus of boos! To make matters worse, Eric turns his head... and stares at Eve! The Women's champ is now freaked out as her man is now a beaten mess and she has no protection. Eric's glare scares her, and the camera catches an image of Eve cringing in the corner to end the show!
Week 2
Smackdown opens up LIVE from East Rutherford, New Jersey!
In-Ring Segment
The show opens and the crowd goes wild for the entrance of... World Heavyweight champ Rebel Ford and Women's champ Eve! The champion couple comes down to the ring together, but have 2 very different expressions. Rebel seems to be a little angry, while Eve is appreciative of the crowd's support and blows kisses and waves as she walks. The two climb in the ring and Rebel grabs a mic, ready to address the crowd.
Rebel: "I'm just going to get right into it. No bullcrap, no messing around. I'm out here to address two people who think they walk around here like they are untouchable... Eric Executioner and Mr. Black! Last week, you two concocted a little plan to attack me and scare Eve to end the show. You may think that a stupid move like that is enough to intimidate me, but you both are very, very WRONG. You see, I didn't become World Heavyweight champ by backing down from a fight. When Eric won the King of the Ring Tournament, I knew that he and I were destined to throw down for this title. But that did not scare me one bit! And two can creep out everyone else on the Smackdown roster, but I will not show fear! You can beat me down as much as you want, but at the end of the day... I will still remain World champ! You're going to have to damn near KILL me if you want this title!"
The crowd is surprised at Rebel's aggressive response, but gives him a resounding cheer. As Eve pats her man on the back... Antonio Jordan's music hits! The crowd erupts as the American Cool trio makes their way down to the ring! The Intercontinental champ, Krizz Torture and the "American Woman" herself come down and show off for the fans as they climb into the ring. Rebel and Eve seem a little confused, but Antonio walks over and shakes their hands to assure them that the trio is there for support. Antonio and Krizz grabs microphones and prepare to address the crowd themselves.
Antonio: "Hey man, I hear you about showing no fear. That's the only way to survive in this business. I haven't had an opportunity to really face off against Eric, but from what I've seen he's definitely trying to beat you with his mind and presence and not necessarily with his skills. He may be a former World champ, but that means nothing. You do your thing, and everything will be all right."
Krizz: "Rebel... I've faced Eric before and I will admit that he can be a handful. He is one of the stronger competitors on the roster and that Mr. Black guy seems to have some kind of psychological control over him. But we've been keeping an eye on you lately, and we have no doubts that you will give him the fight of his life. No matter what happens, you have the support of American Cool."
The crowd loves to see the gathering of these favorites, and Rebel seems relieved to see that he and Eve have friends.
Rebel: "Thanks guys, I really appreciate it. I guess I've learned to let others give a helping hand. I learned that the hard way a few months ago, but now I'm ready to stand strong alongside anybody I can trust."
The mood in the ring quickly changes from warm to annoyed when... the G.L.O.W. team's music hits! The European duo of Joseph T. Lutte and Quinn Cadbury come out and taunt the crowd with their snobbish attitudes and strut down to the ring, showing off their Tag Team title belts. Joseph and Quinn stop just at the edge of the ramp and address the large group in the ring.
Joseph: "Ahh what a wonderful moment. Pretty soon they'll be hugging and singing songs, don't you think Quinn?"
Quinn: "Ahh yes. And what a bloody ugly scene it would be!"
The crowd disapproves of the Europeans' intruding, but they continue undeterred.
Joseph: "Rebel, I would be careful to trust that America-touting group in the ring with you. When the times get tough, I wouldn't be surprised if they left you to fend for yourself. As you can see, they've already failed to work together successfully. Why do you think they would bend over backwards for you?"
Joseph is referring to Antonio and Krizz's loss to G.L.O.W. at the recent King of the Ring PPV. Rebel glances at Antonio and Krizz and seems a little confused. An angry Antonio cuts in and speaks to his rivals directly.
Antonio: "You have no clue what it means to work successfully for a long period of time. Krizz and I have been rocking this team for over a year, and we just added Audrey to make us stronger. You two have been together, what, 2 months? You two used to be rivals yourselves! How do you know one of you won't turn on the other at the first sign of trouble?"
Joseph and Quinn glance at each other in thought, but then shake their heads. Antonio continues.
Antonio: "Plus, you guys are making a big mistake coming out here. I mean, if you wanted to make this physical... it seems we have you outnumbered."
Antonio, Krizz, Audrey, Rebel and Eve all step forward together to show a big display of uniformity. The crowd cheers and the Europeans look worried for a quick moment. But Joseph pats Quinn on the back and addresses the group again.
Joseph: "Well, I have a feeling that someone would love to get himself involved if any altercation took place..."
That strange foreshadowing comment gives way to the appearance of... Eric Executioner and Mr. Black! The creepy duo step out onto the stage and walk to the middle of the ramp, standing behind Joseph and Quinn. Mr. Black stands with his arms behind his back, smiling creepily at the group in the ring while Eric stands strong and breathes slowly and deeply. In the ring, the men stand strong and prepare for a possible brawl while the women stand back. The mood in the arena gets anxious as an intense staredown takes place between the two groups.
But suddenly... Smackdown GM Teddy Long comes out to break the lull! The excited GM steps out onto the stage and quickly addresses the gathering.
Teddy: "Hold on playas! Don't go letting your emotions get the better of you. I have a solution for this little standoff!"
The crowd starts to buzz a little as the groups turn to look at the GM.
Teddy: "Tonight, in a huge main event will be a 6-man tag match! The team of Antonio, Krizz and Rebel will face off against the 3-man squad of Joseph, Quinn and Eric Executioner! So save all that aggression for the match, playas! Holla holla holla!"
The crowd cheers for the announcement of the match, and the GM skips happily to the back. The groups return to the fierce staredown, and Antonio nods excitedly and talks a little trash to end the segment!
Rebel: "I'm just going to get right into it. No bullcrap, no messing around. I'm out here to address two people who think they walk around here like they are untouchable... Eric Executioner and Mr. Black! Last week, you two concocted a little plan to attack me and scare Eve to end the show. You may think that a stupid move like that is enough to intimidate me, but you both are very, very WRONG. You see, I didn't become World Heavyweight champ by backing down from a fight. When Eric won the King of the Ring Tournament, I knew that he and I were destined to throw down for this title. But that did not scare me one bit! And two can creep out everyone else on the Smackdown roster, but I will not show fear! You can beat me down as much as you want, but at the end of the day... I will still remain World champ! You're going to have to damn near KILL me if you want this title!"
The crowd is surprised at Rebel's aggressive response, but gives him a resounding cheer. As Eve pats her man on the back... Antonio Jordan's music hits! The crowd erupts as the American Cool trio makes their way down to the ring! The Intercontinental champ, Krizz Torture and the "American Woman" herself come down and show off for the fans as they climb into the ring. Rebel and Eve seem a little confused, but Antonio walks over and shakes their hands to assure them that the trio is there for support. Antonio and Krizz grabs microphones and prepare to address the crowd themselves.
Antonio: "Hey man, I hear you about showing no fear. That's the only way to survive in this business. I haven't had an opportunity to really face off against Eric, but from what I've seen he's definitely trying to beat you with his mind and presence and not necessarily with his skills. He may be a former World champ, but that means nothing. You do your thing, and everything will be all right."
Krizz: "Rebel... I've faced Eric before and I will admit that he can be a handful. He is one of the stronger competitors on the roster and that Mr. Black guy seems to have some kind of psychological control over him. But we've been keeping an eye on you lately, and we have no doubts that you will give him the fight of his life. No matter what happens, you have the support of American Cool."
The crowd loves to see the gathering of these favorites, and Rebel seems relieved to see that he and Eve have friends.
Rebel: "Thanks guys, I really appreciate it. I guess I've learned to let others give a helping hand. I learned that the hard way a few months ago, but now I'm ready to stand strong alongside anybody I can trust."
The mood in the ring quickly changes from warm to annoyed when... the G.L.O.W. team's music hits! The European duo of Joseph T. Lutte and Quinn Cadbury come out and taunt the crowd with their snobbish attitudes and strut down to the ring, showing off their Tag Team title belts. Joseph and Quinn stop just at the edge of the ramp and address the large group in the ring.
Joseph: "Ahh what a wonderful moment. Pretty soon they'll be hugging and singing songs, don't you think Quinn?"
Quinn: "Ahh yes. And what a bloody ugly scene it would be!"
The crowd disapproves of the Europeans' intruding, but they continue undeterred.
Joseph: "Rebel, I would be careful to trust that America-touting group in the ring with you. When the times get tough, I wouldn't be surprised if they left you to fend for yourself. As you can see, they've already failed to work together successfully. Why do you think they would bend over backwards for you?"
Joseph is referring to Antonio and Krizz's loss to G.L.O.W. at the recent King of the Ring PPV. Rebel glances at Antonio and Krizz and seems a little confused. An angry Antonio cuts in and speaks to his rivals directly.
Antonio: "You have no clue what it means to work successfully for a long period of time. Krizz and I have been rocking this team for over a year, and we just added Audrey to make us stronger. You two have been together, what, 2 months? You two used to be rivals yourselves! How do you know one of you won't turn on the other at the first sign of trouble?"
Joseph and Quinn glance at each other in thought, but then shake their heads. Antonio continues.
Antonio: "Plus, you guys are making a big mistake coming out here. I mean, if you wanted to make this physical... it seems we have you outnumbered."
Antonio, Krizz, Audrey, Rebel and Eve all step forward together to show a big display of uniformity. The crowd cheers and the Europeans look worried for a quick moment. But Joseph pats Quinn on the back and addresses the group again.
Joseph: "Well, I have a feeling that someone would love to get himself involved if any altercation took place..."
That strange foreshadowing comment gives way to the appearance of... Eric Executioner and Mr. Black! The creepy duo step out onto the stage and walk to the middle of the ramp, standing behind Joseph and Quinn. Mr. Black stands with his arms behind his back, smiling creepily at the group in the ring while Eric stands strong and breathes slowly and deeply. In the ring, the men stand strong and prepare for a possible brawl while the women stand back. The mood in the arena gets anxious as an intense staredown takes place between the two groups.
But suddenly... Smackdown GM Teddy Long comes out to break the lull! The excited GM steps out onto the stage and quickly addresses the gathering.
Teddy: "Hold on playas! Don't go letting your emotions get the better of you. I have a solution for this little standoff!"
The crowd starts to buzz a little as the groups turn to look at the GM.
Teddy: "Tonight, in a huge main event will be a 6-man tag match! The team of Antonio, Krizz and Rebel will face off against the 3-man squad of Joseph, Quinn and Eric Executioner! So save all that aggression for the match, playas! Holla holla holla!"
The crowd cheers for the announcement of the match, and the GM skips happily to the back. The groups return to the fierce staredown, and Antonio nods excitedly and talks a little trash to end the segment!
H.E.R.O. vs. Tony Bullet
The rising rookie is scheduled to face the "Sneaky Villain" in a singles bout for the first match of the evening. Tony makes his entrance first and taunts the fans to draw boos as he comes down to the ring. Then, the fans whoop it up for H.E.R.O. as his music hits! But he doesn't appear right away and an annoyed Tony looks at the stage. But suddenly, H.E.R.O. sprints to the ring and quickly attacks Tony! The crowd loves the aggression, and after knocking his foe silly, H.E.R.O. rises from the mat to lead the crowd in his signature "O" chant!
With Tony reeling, H.E.R.O. pounces quickly and wastes no time in delivering some powerful moves. After nailing his Fleet Foot signature, H.E.R.O. follows up with his Heart Stopper finisher! The cover is made and H.E.R.O. scores the fast win!
The crowd cheers for the rising rookie as he steals an impressive victory over the former Tag Team champ! Tony can't believe what just took place and seems very angry as H.E.R.O. celebrates on his exit!
WINNER: H.E.R.O.
With Tony reeling, H.E.R.O. pounces quickly and wastes no time in delivering some powerful moves. After nailing his Fleet Foot signature, H.E.R.O. follows up with his Heart Stopper finisher! The cover is made and H.E.R.O. scores the fast win!
The crowd cheers for the rising rookie as he steals an impressive victory over the former Tag Team champ! Tony can't believe what just took place and seems very angry as H.E.R.O. celebrates on his exit!
WINNER: H.E.R.O.
Backstage Segment
The cameras roll in the Divas locker room area where we see Audrey Vega stretching and getting ready. Someone approaches and the camera pans back to reveal... Women's champ Eve! She walks up and Audrey greets her.
Audrey: "Hey Eve... what's up?"
Eve: "Nothing really. Can you believe that match that Teddy made? It's gonna be huge! I hope our boys can pull out a win..."
Audrey: "Oh I wouldn't worry about it too much. Antonio and Krizz are strong teammates, and I'm sure Rebel will fit in nicely."
Eve: "So I guess that leaves us girls to fend for ourselves huh?"
Audrey: "Ha ha... I guess so!"
Audrey goes back to stretching, and Eve has a question.
Eve: "Do you have a match tonight?"
Audrey: "I think so, but I think it's a tag match. Not sure who I'm going to find as a partner, though."
Eve: "Well... I can be your partner!"
Audrey: "Really?"
Eve: "Yeah sure, why not? Our guys are teaming up tonight... why can't their women team up too?"
Audrey: "Ha ha, good point. Uhh... sure! Let's give everyone a taste of what's to come later tonight!"
The girls share a high-five and Eve excitedly walks into the locker room to get dressed. Audrey chuckles to herself and goes back to stretching as the segment ends.
Audrey: "Hey Eve... what's up?"
Eve: "Nothing really. Can you believe that match that Teddy made? It's gonna be huge! I hope our boys can pull out a win..."
Audrey: "Oh I wouldn't worry about it too much. Antonio and Krizz are strong teammates, and I'm sure Rebel will fit in nicely."
Eve: "So I guess that leaves us girls to fend for ourselves huh?"
Audrey: "Ha ha... I guess so!"
Audrey goes back to stretching, and Eve has a question.
Eve: "Do you have a match tonight?"
Audrey: "I think so, but I think it's a tag match. Not sure who I'm going to find as a partner, though."
Eve: "Well... I can be your partner!"
Audrey: "Really?"
Eve: "Yeah sure, why not? Our guys are teaming up tonight... why can't their women team up too?"
Audrey: "Ha ha, good point. Uhh... sure! Let's give everyone a taste of what's to come later tonight!"
The girls share a high-five and Eve excitedly walks into the locker room to get dressed. Audrey chuckles to herself and goes back to stretching as the segment ends.
Tornado Tag Match:
Audrey Vega & Eve Torres vs. Kelly Kelly & Natalya
In a tornado tag match pitting 2 Diva teams up against each other, the fans were giddy to see if Eve and Audrey could work together in a semi-preview of tonight's main event! Kelly Kelly and Natalya made their entrances first and talked strategy briefly. Then, the fans gave nice ovations for each of the entrances for Audrey and the Women's champ! The fan-pleasing team seemed pretty excited to be working together, which boded well for their chances.
It was an exciting match as the tornado tag rules allowed all 4 Divas to be in the ring at the same time. Audrey and Eve appeared to work well together, trading off opponents with good timing and maintaining the edge for most of the match. In the end, Eve hit a Heart Breaker finisher on Kelly Kelly while Audrey planted Natalya with her Sunshine Slam! They communicated and both went for pins at the same time, getting a simultaneous victory!
The girls celebrated proudly as the crowd went wild, giving them a huge round of cheers! Audrey and Eve hugged and congratulated each other on an impressive win!
WINNERS: Audrey Vega & Eve Torres
It was an exciting match as the tornado tag rules allowed all 4 Divas to be in the ring at the same time. Audrey and Eve appeared to work well together, trading off opponents with good timing and maintaining the edge for most of the match. In the end, Eve hit a Heart Breaker finisher on Kelly Kelly while Audrey planted Natalya with her Sunshine Slam! They communicated and both went for pins at the same time, getting a simultaneous victory!
The girls celebrated proudly as the crowd went wild, giving them a huge round of cheers! Audrey and Eve hugged and congratulated each other on an impressive win!
WINNERS: Audrey Vega & Eve Torres
ECW Championship:
Craig Bullet (C) vs. Hitman Jack
After Hitman Jack survived a 6-man battle royal last week to become the new ECW #1 contender, a title match was made! The "High-Flyin' Criminal" agreed to put his belt on the line in hopes of appeasing Smackdown GM Teddy Long and allowing him to continue his reign as he sees fit. But Hitman has always been a tough opponent, and he would not want to lay down with a title shot on the line!
Hitman entered first and drew a nice response from the New Jersey crowd, and the lethal Canadian seemed pumped up and ready to battle. Then the champ made his entrance and taunted the crowd, which booed him mercilessly as he bounced to the ring and backflipped off the turnbuckle. The men talked a little trash as the ringside officials and the referee prepared themselves, and when the bell rang... the battle for ECW gold began!
It was a great match between these two, and every big move had the crowd leaping to their feet! Hitman took advantage early with some well-executed suplexes, but Craig's high-flying style had his challenger off-balance. The grapplers fought outside the ring for a bit, where Hitman dropped Craig chest-first onto the barricade and the champ sent Hitman sailing hard into the steel steps. The action returned to the ring, where several near-falls had the crowd chanting "This is Awesome!"
But despite Craig's determination to keep the belt, Hitman proved to be too tough a challenger. After moving out of the way of one of Craig's diving moves, Hitman snatched his foe... and planted him with a twisting Lethal Hit finisher! The crowd chanted with the ref's count, and Hitman won the title!
The lethal Canadian could barely believe that he had captured another strap, and raised it high as the crowd cheered wildly! A frustrated Craig exited the ring quickly and staggered to the back, while Hitman had the fans celebrating with him!
WINNER (and NEW ECW Champion): Hitman Jack
Hitman entered first and drew a nice response from the New Jersey crowd, and the lethal Canadian seemed pumped up and ready to battle. Then the champ made his entrance and taunted the crowd, which booed him mercilessly as he bounced to the ring and backflipped off the turnbuckle. The men talked a little trash as the ringside officials and the referee prepared themselves, and when the bell rang... the battle for ECW gold began!
It was a great match between these two, and every big move had the crowd leaping to their feet! Hitman took advantage early with some well-executed suplexes, but Craig's high-flying style had his challenger off-balance. The grapplers fought outside the ring for a bit, where Hitman dropped Craig chest-first onto the barricade and the champ sent Hitman sailing hard into the steel steps. The action returned to the ring, where several near-falls had the crowd chanting "This is Awesome!"
But despite Craig's determination to keep the belt, Hitman proved to be too tough a challenger. After moving out of the way of one of Craig's diving moves, Hitman snatched his foe... and planted him with a twisting Lethal Hit finisher! The crowd chanted with the ref's count, and Hitman won the title!
The lethal Canadian could barely believe that he had captured another strap, and raised it high as the crowd cheered wildly! A frustrated Craig exited the ring quickly and staggered to the back, while Hitman had the fans celebrating with him!
WINNER (and NEW ECW Champion): Hitman Jack
Backstage Segment
After a brief commercial break, we return to the show backstage where a very frustrated Craig Bullet is sitting in the locker room, cursing himself. He pounds a nearby table and growls to himself, angry that he just lost the ECW title. In the background, we hear the locker room door open and someone approach. It is Tony Bullet, Craig's partner! Tony comes up quickly and has his cell phone out.
Tony: "Yo Craig! Craig!"
Craig: "What do you want, Tony? As you can probably see, I'm not in the mood."
Tony: "No hermano... I have good news!"
Craig's ears perk up a bit and he looks up at Tony, confused.
Craig: "What is it?"
Tony: "Yo I just got a text from this random number. I don't know whose number it is. But anyway, the text says that we have a Tag Team #1 contender's match next week!"
Craig: "Whoa, what? Seriously?"
Tony: "Si hermano... look!"
Tony shows him his phone and Craig quickly scans the message. A little smile spreads over his face as he hands the phone back to Tony.
Craig: "Dude, that is awesome! How did that come about?"
Tony: "I'm not sure who pulled the strings, but we are in someone's good graces. Amigo... we could get another shot at the Tag titles!"
Craig chuckles a bit as they happily slap a high-five and give each other a bro-hug.
Craig: "You're right Tony, that is good news. I feel a little better already!"
Tony turns back to his phone, while Craig sits forward in his chair, hands clasped and resting just in front of his mouth. You can see a little smile creeping out and the camera zooms in on Craig as the segment ends!
Tony: "Yo Craig! Craig!"
Craig: "What do you want, Tony? As you can probably see, I'm not in the mood."
Tony: "No hermano... I have good news!"
Craig's ears perk up a bit and he looks up at Tony, confused.
Craig: "What is it?"
Tony: "Yo I just got a text from this random number. I don't know whose number it is. But anyway, the text says that we have a Tag Team #1 contender's match next week!"
Craig: "Whoa, what? Seriously?"
Tony: "Si hermano... look!"
Tony shows him his phone and Craig quickly scans the message. A little smile spreads over his face as he hands the phone back to Tony.
Craig: "Dude, that is awesome! How did that come about?"
Tony: "I'm not sure who pulled the strings, but we are in someone's good graces. Amigo... we could get another shot at the Tag titles!"
Craig chuckles a bit as they happily slap a high-five and give each other a bro-hug.
Craig: "You're right Tony, that is good news. I feel a little better already!"
Tony turns back to his phone, while Craig sits forward in his chair, hands clasped and resting just in front of his mouth. You can see a little smile creeping out and the camera zooms in on Craig as the segment ends!
MAIN EVENT:
G.L.O.W. (Joseph T. Lutte & Quinn Cadbury) & Eric Executioner vs.
American Cool (Antonio Jordan & Krizz Torture) & Rebel Ford
The highly-anticipated 6-man tag main event was finally here, and the crowd was on their feet already! The buzz in the arena was already growing louder by the second. The European duo made their entrance first, showing off their Tag Team title belts and taunting the crowd on their way to the ring. Then, Eric came out calmly with Mr. Black trailing close behind and the narcissist just simply glanced expressionless around the arena as he joined Joseph & Quinn at ringside. The Europeans discussed strategy with Eric, and he just nodded in agreement.
Then the crowd's mood reversed and they happily cheered for the appearance of the American Cool team! Intercontinental champ Antonio and partner Krizz seemed pumped up for the match and acknowledged the crowd's support. Next, the crowd again cheered for the arrival of World Heavyweight champ Rebel Ford! The champ quickly made his way to the ring, slapping high-fives with his partners and pointing towards the rival team in a gesture of confidence. The bell rang and Krizz and Joseph started things off for their respective teams.
The "2 Cool" superstar traded nice moves with the "Fantastic Frenchman" early, but Joseph took control and tagged in Quinn. The "English Gentleman" kept the momentum and delivered a very cocky piledriver to daze Krizz, but Antonio broke up the ensuing pinfall. Soon after, Quinn tagged in Eric and the narcissist wasted no time in delivering some painful shots to Krizz. But Krizz was resilient and broke free, getting a tag to Antonio while Eric tagged in Joseph.
Antonio flew in and snared the momentum, knocking his rival around and getting the crowd fired up! Antonio then got a tag to Rebel, who unleashed some pent-up anger on the man he defeated last week. Joseph was able to crawl and get a desperate tag to Quinn, but the "Gentleman" also ran into Rebel's angry wrath. Quinn escaped the beatdown and tagged in Eric, and the narcissist slowly climbed into the ring to face off against his newest target. Rebel stared down his future World title challenger, and the two circled each other as the crowd waited anxiously... but then the punches flew! The two rivals went back and forth, but when Rebel tried to bounce off the ropes for a big move, Eric countered with a nasty backbreaker. Rebel tried to fight back but Eric let his furious attack go, and the champ was reeling big time. He managed to get a tag to Krizz, but "2 Cool" suffered a similar fate. Eric pounded on Krizz, including crouching over him and repeatedly punching him... until he busted him open! Krizz was definitely struggling to stay upright, but Eric continued the barrage to the delight of Mr. Black and the displeasure of the fans.
But Krizz again found that resilient streak, countering a move to give himself a moment to breathe. And in that moment, the crowd began to fire up because a hot Antonio was begging for a tag! Krizz crawled and crawled and reached out... to tag in his partner! The "Mastermind" flew across the ring, clotheslining Eric and knocking both Europeans off the apron! When Eric staggered to his feet, Antonio caught him with his American Dream finisher! Antonio went for the cover and the ref counted 1... 2... broken up by Joseph! The "Frenchman" saved the match at the last second and Eric managed to tag Joseph in.
Antonio fought hard but Joseph countered well and gave his team the momentum. Antonio tagged out to Rebel, and the World champ again faced off with the "Frenchman". But this time, Joseph used some strategy well to gain the upper hand. As they battled, it appeared that Rebel had the upper hand and began to knock Joseph towards his own corner. But it turned out to be a rouse by Joseph, because when Rebel tried a hard punch Joseph ducked... and Eric responded with a vicious punch of his own! The shot caught Rebel perfectly and busted him open, as blood began to trickle down the champ's face! With Rebel reeling, Joseph lifted him up... and delivered his Money Maker finisher! Quinn and Eric kept Antonio and Krizz at bay, while Joseph was able to score the decisive pinfall on the World champ!
Joseph, Quinn, Eric and Mr. Black all celebrated a crucial main event victory as the crowd voiced their anger over the result. Antonio helped his partners, who were both bleeding and in pain, out of the ring and patted them on the back as the sign of comradery. In the ring, the 3 heels raised their arms in collective celebration as the crowd booed them and the show came to an explosive end!
WINNERS: G.L.O.W. (Joseph T. Lutte & Quinn Cadbury) & Eric Executioner
Then the crowd's mood reversed and they happily cheered for the appearance of the American Cool team! Intercontinental champ Antonio and partner Krizz seemed pumped up for the match and acknowledged the crowd's support. Next, the crowd again cheered for the arrival of World Heavyweight champ Rebel Ford! The champ quickly made his way to the ring, slapping high-fives with his partners and pointing towards the rival team in a gesture of confidence. The bell rang and Krizz and Joseph started things off for their respective teams.
The "2 Cool" superstar traded nice moves with the "Fantastic Frenchman" early, but Joseph took control and tagged in Quinn. The "English Gentleman" kept the momentum and delivered a very cocky piledriver to daze Krizz, but Antonio broke up the ensuing pinfall. Soon after, Quinn tagged in Eric and the narcissist wasted no time in delivering some painful shots to Krizz. But Krizz was resilient and broke free, getting a tag to Antonio while Eric tagged in Joseph.
Antonio flew in and snared the momentum, knocking his rival around and getting the crowd fired up! Antonio then got a tag to Rebel, who unleashed some pent-up anger on the man he defeated last week. Joseph was able to crawl and get a desperate tag to Quinn, but the "Gentleman" also ran into Rebel's angry wrath. Quinn escaped the beatdown and tagged in Eric, and the narcissist slowly climbed into the ring to face off against his newest target. Rebel stared down his future World title challenger, and the two circled each other as the crowd waited anxiously... but then the punches flew! The two rivals went back and forth, but when Rebel tried to bounce off the ropes for a big move, Eric countered with a nasty backbreaker. Rebel tried to fight back but Eric let his furious attack go, and the champ was reeling big time. He managed to get a tag to Krizz, but "2 Cool" suffered a similar fate. Eric pounded on Krizz, including crouching over him and repeatedly punching him... until he busted him open! Krizz was definitely struggling to stay upright, but Eric continued the barrage to the delight of Mr. Black and the displeasure of the fans.
But Krizz again found that resilient streak, countering a move to give himself a moment to breathe. And in that moment, the crowd began to fire up because a hot Antonio was begging for a tag! Krizz crawled and crawled and reached out... to tag in his partner! The "Mastermind" flew across the ring, clotheslining Eric and knocking both Europeans off the apron! When Eric staggered to his feet, Antonio caught him with his American Dream finisher! Antonio went for the cover and the ref counted 1... 2... broken up by Joseph! The "Frenchman" saved the match at the last second and Eric managed to tag Joseph in.
Antonio fought hard but Joseph countered well and gave his team the momentum. Antonio tagged out to Rebel, and the World champ again faced off with the "Frenchman". But this time, Joseph used some strategy well to gain the upper hand. As they battled, it appeared that Rebel had the upper hand and began to knock Joseph towards his own corner. But it turned out to be a rouse by Joseph, because when Rebel tried a hard punch Joseph ducked... and Eric responded with a vicious punch of his own! The shot caught Rebel perfectly and busted him open, as blood began to trickle down the champ's face! With Rebel reeling, Joseph lifted him up... and delivered his Money Maker finisher! Quinn and Eric kept Antonio and Krizz at bay, while Joseph was able to score the decisive pinfall on the World champ!
Joseph, Quinn, Eric and Mr. Black all celebrated a crucial main event victory as the crowd voiced their anger over the result. Antonio helped his partners, who were both bleeding and in pain, out of the ring and patted them on the back as the sign of comradery. In the ring, the 3 heels raised their arms in collective celebration as the crowd booed them and the show came to an explosive end!
WINNERS: G.L.O.W. (Joseph T. Lutte & Quinn Cadbury) & Eric Executioner
Week 3
Smackdown opens up LIVE from Raleigh, North Carolina!
Joseph T. Lutte (w/ Quinn Cadbury) vs. H.E.R.O.
The crowd is greeted to the unwelcomed entrance of the "Fantastic Frenchman" and his English partner, and the fans let the European duo have a load of boos! The Tag Team champs strut down to the ring with cocky attitudes, and Joseph prepares for his upcoming one-on-one battle. Then, the crowd erupts into cheers when H.E.R.O.'s Foo Fighters theme blasts throughout the arena! The rising rookie walks purposefully down to the ring, climbs the turnbuckle and raises a fist to fire the crowd up! He enters the squared circle and the two grapplers loosen up and get ready for a hot opening match!
The match starts and the two supreme athletes give the crowd an electric showing, with nice moves and impressive counters building the intensity with every passing moment. Quinn surprisingly stays out of the match, simply cheering on his partner and watching intently. But midway through the match, two visitors stroll down to the ring to join the viewing party... Eric Executioner and Mr. Black! The King of the Ring and his creepy manager come down to the ring and watch the match as well, with Mr. Black clapping in support of the "Frenchman"! Joseph and Quinn are a little surprised but seem to appreciate the help!
But the crowd got excited when suddenly... World Heavyweight champ Rebel Ford burst out of the crowd and attacks Eric! The fans cheer as the angry champ gets a little payback and really gives Eric an aggressive pounding! But Mr. Black is able to distract Rebel for a split second, which allows Eric to recover and escape through the crowd! Mr. Black trails closely behind and Rebel gives chase!
In the ring, the match continues unaffected but H.E.R.O.'s resiliency isn't enough to pull the upset. Joseph lifts his dazed foe and delivers his Money Maker finisher to score the pinfall and the win!
WINNER: Joseph T. Lutte
The match starts and the two supreme athletes give the crowd an electric showing, with nice moves and impressive counters building the intensity with every passing moment. Quinn surprisingly stays out of the match, simply cheering on his partner and watching intently. But midway through the match, two visitors stroll down to the ring to join the viewing party... Eric Executioner and Mr. Black! The King of the Ring and his creepy manager come down to the ring and watch the match as well, with Mr. Black clapping in support of the "Frenchman"! Joseph and Quinn are a little surprised but seem to appreciate the help!
But the crowd got excited when suddenly... World Heavyweight champ Rebel Ford burst out of the crowd and attacks Eric! The fans cheer as the angry champ gets a little payback and really gives Eric an aggressive pounding! But Mr. Black is able to distract Rebel for a split second, which allows Eric to recover and escape through the crowd! Mr. Black trails closely behind and Rebel gives chase!
In the ring, the match continues unaffected but H.E.R.O.'s resiliency isn't enough to pull the upset. Joseph lifts his dazed foe and delivers his Money Maker finisher to score the pinfall and the win!
WINNER: Joseph T. Lutte
Backstage Segment
The cameras roll in the locker room and we see the arrival of the American Cool trio of Intercontinental champ Antonio Jordan, Krizz Torture and Audrey Vega! The 3 stroll into the locker room where Antonio and Krizz set down their duffel bags. Audrey gives Antonio a kiss on the cheek and shakes hands with Krizz, clearly wishing them luck before she heads off to her locker room. Antonio and Krizz start to unpack their bags, but it's obvious that Krizz is in a foul mood. He stops unpacking and plops down on a chair.
Krizz: "Dude... I'm not gonna lie, I'm pretty concerned about the match tonight."
Antonio: "Huh? Why?"
Krizz: "We've worked our butts off to stay the Tag Team #1 contenders for months now, but haven't really had a shot at the belts until those stupid Europeans won it. I know we lost last month, but I know we could take them if given another chance. But now we gotta put our #1 spot on the line tonight?"
Antonio: "I mean, it is what it is. Normally when challengers lose their title shot, there is a #1 contender's match held after to see if they truly deserve another shot."
Krizz: "Yeah I know but... doesn't the timing seem a little... odd?"
Antonio stops packing for a moment and looks up in thought. A slight scowl comes over his face, and he turns to look at Krizz.
Antonio: "You're right... the timing is a little odd."
Krizz: "You see? Something's not right."
Antonio: "Well either way, we still gotta compete tonight. Don't worry about it too much. I promise you... everything will be okay."
Krizz nods reluctantly and continues to unpack. Antonio looks back at his bag and pauses a moment. A concerned, thoughtful expression comes over his face as he looks up. The Intercontinental champ then shakes his head and continues to unpack as the segment ends.
Krizz: "Dude... I'm not gonna lie, I'm pretty concerned about the match tonight."
Antonio: "Huh? Why?"
Krizz: "We've worked our butts off to stay the Tag Team #1 contenders for months now, but haven't really had a shot at the belts until those stupid Europeans won it. I know we lost last month, but I know we could take them if given another chance. But now we gotta put our #1 spot on the line tonight?"
Antonio: "I mean, it is what it is. Normally when challengers lose their title shot, there is a #1 contender's match held after to see if they truly deserve another shot."
Krizz: "Yeah I know but... doesn't the timing seem a little... odd?"
Antonio stops packing for a moment and looks up in thought. A slight scowl comes over his face, and he turns to look at Krizz.
Antonio: "You're right... the timing is a little odd."
Krizz: "You see? Something's not right."
Antonio: "Well either way, we still gotta compete tonight. Don't worry about it too much. I promise you... everything will be okay."
Krizz nods reluctantly and continues to unpack. Antonio looks back at his bag and pauses a moment. A concerned, thoughtful expression comes over his face as he looks up. The Intercontinental champ then shakes his head and continues to unpack as the segment ends.
Hitman Jack vs. Billy Carter
The Raleigh crowd gives a huge cheer for new ECW champ Hitman Jack! The lethal Canadian walks down to the ring proudly with his new title belt wrapped around his waist, ready to wrestle his first match as champ since he defeated Craig Bullet last week. Hitman climbs into the ring and sets off his signature ring pyro and gets the crowd pumped up! His opponent tonight is fellow Canadian Billy Carter, but the "Canadian Bomber" does not get the same response from the fans! Billy makes threatening gestures as the crowd boos, and climbs into the ring with anger. The bell rings and the two grapplers go at it.
Billy gains control first with his quickness and high-flying skills, but the ECW champ was determined to pick up his first victory as champ. Hitman rattled off several counters and suplexes to switch the momentum, and he continues to daze Billy throughout the match. In the end, Hitman's Jack Flash signature sets him up perfectly to finish Billy off with a Lethal Hit! Hitman covers for the 1-2-3 and the crowd cheers!
WINNER: Hitman Jack
Billy gains control first with his quickness and high-flying skills, but the ECW champ was determined to pick up his first victory as champ. Hitman rattled off several counters and suplexes to switch the momentum, and he continues to daze Billy throughout the match. In the end, Hitman's Jack Flash signature sets him up perfectly to finish Billy off with a Lethal Hit! Hitman covers for the 1-2-3 and the crowd cheers!
WINNER: Hitman Jack
Backstage Interview
Moments after Hitman Jack picks up the win, he is approached backstage by Lillian Garcia for a quick post-match interview.
Lillian: "Hitman Jack! A quick word?"
Hitman: "Sure Lillian. What's up?"
Lillian: "Last week you defeated Craig Bullet to capture your first ECW Championship. How big of a moment was that for you?"
Hitman: "It was an incredible feeling to pull off that win, Lillian. I'm very excited to be representing the spirit and history of ECW by holding this title."
Lillian: "Some view the ECW title as a stepping stone to higher achievements. Do you share that view?"
Hitman: "Well I'm going to do my part to rebuild the prestige of this title. Sure, those who have won this title have gone on to bigger things but this title is definitely not something to take lightly. I plan on accepting any challenge that comes my way!"
Hitman gestures a thank you to Lillian and heads down the hallway. The segment ends with a view of the ECW champ walking away.
Lillian: "Hitman Jack! A quick word?"
Hitman: "Sure Lillian. What's up?"
Lillian: "Last week you defeated Craig Bullet to capture your first ECW Championship. How big of a moment was that for you?"
Hitman: "It was an incredible feeling to pull off that win, Lillian. I'm very excited to be representing the spirit and history of ECW by holding this title."
Lillian: "Some view the ECW title as a stepping stone to higher achievements. Do you share that view?"
Hitman: "Well I'm going to do my part to rebuild the prestige of this title. Sure, those who have won this title have gone on to bigger things but this title is definitely not something to take lightly. I plan on accepting any challenge that comes my way!"
Hitman gestures a thank you to Lillian and heads down the hallway. The segment ends with a view of the ECW champ walking away.
Vincent Serum & Zach Wesley vs. Guy Justice & Angus
In a tag team match with some minor feuds mixed together, the "Vicious Vampire" teams up with the "Mohawked Maniac" to face Guy Justice and Mr. Money in the Bank! Serum and Angus have had some minor issues lately, while Guy and Zach had a very hard-fought match on Superstars last week that saw the "True Savior" pull out a close win. Which team could work together to score a win?
Serum and Wesley each made their entrances first, and the crowd jeered each of them all the way to the ring. Then the fans roared approval for Justice, who has been garnering a significant following lately. And finally, the "Irish Giant" closed out the entrances with his own crowd-rousing rendition, walking to the ring calmly as the fans gave off loud chants of support! The teams discussed strategy briefly, and it was Serum and Guy out to start the match.
It was an impressive back-and-forth contest between these two teams, and the teamwork was surprisingly good on both squads. Serum and Wesley had Guy reeling, but the "Savior" tagged in his partner and Angus furiously swung the momentum. Big moves led to several near falls and the crowd was beginning to warm up!
In the end, Guy and Angus just seemed to be on the same page and that proved to be the difference. After performing a double-team move on Serum, Justice followed up with his Harsh Truth signature while Angus attacked Zach to keep him occupied! Justice went for the cover, and the referee counted the pinfall!
The win kept Angus' streak in tact while the "Savior" celebrated another impressive win!
WINNERS: Guy Justice & Angus
Serum and Wesley each made their entrances first, and the crowd jeered each of them all the way to the ring. Then the fans roared approval for Justice, who has been garnering a significant following lately. And finally, the "Irish Giant" closed out the entrances with his own crowd-rousing rendition, walking to the ring calmly as the fans gave off loud chants of support! The teams discussed strategy briefly, and it was Serum and Guy out to start the match.
It was an impressive back-and-forth contest between these two teams, and the teamwork was surprisingly good on both squads. Serum and Wesley had Guy reeling, but the "Savior" tagged in his partner and Angus furiously swung the momentum. Big moves led to several near falls and the crowd was beginning to warm up!
In the end, Guy and Angus just seemed to be on the same page and that proved to be the difference. After performing a double-team move on Serum, Justice followed up with his Harsh Truth signature while Angus attacked Zach to keep him occupied! Justice went for the cover, and the referee counted the pinfall!
The win kept Angus' streak in tact while the "Savior" celebrated another impressive win!
WINNERS: Guy Justice & Angus
Pre-Match Segment
Backstage, we see the American Cool trio heading towards the ring. They stop near the entryway to the ring and loosen up one last time. Antonio and Krizz smack hands and pump each other up, and then Audrey kisses Antonio on the cheek and hugs Krizz to wish them luck. The duo heads towards the ring as Audrey watches them leave with a smile. Suddenly, a frazzled woman approaches Audrey off-camera. The "American Woman" turns and the camera pans back to reveal... Women's champ Eve! She seems very distraught and fearful and Audrey tries to calm her down.
Eve: "Audrey! Audrey! Have you seen Rebel?"
Audrey: "Wait, huh? Calm down, Eve! You're like going crazy!"
Eve: "Have you seen Rebel?"
Audrey: "Rebel? Uhh... no I haven't. I've been with Antonio and Krizz all night. Where did he go?"
Eve: "I have no idea! He went to chase Eric and Mr. Black and I haven't seen him since! Where could he be?"
Audrey: "I don't know. Do you want me to help you look for him?"
Eve: "No, no... I'll be fine..."
Eve takes off and you can hear her calling Rebel's name in the background. Audrey watches her leave with a concerned look on her face as the segment ends.
Eve: "Audrey! Audrey! Have you seen Rebel?"
Audrey: "Wait, huh? Calm down, Eve! You're like going crazy!"
Eve: "Have you seen Rebel?"
Audrey: "Rebel? Uhh... no I haven't. I've been with Antonio and Krizz all night. Where did he go?"
Eve: "I have no idea! He went to chase Eric and Mr. Black and I haven't seen him since! Where could he be?"
Audrey: "I don't know. Do you want me to help you look for him?"
Eve: "No, no... I'll be fine..."
Eve takes off and you can hear her calling Rebel's name in the background. Audrey watches her leave with a concerned look on her face as the segment ends.
Tag Team #1 Contenders Match:
American Cool (Antonio Jordan & Krizz Torture) vs.
Bullet Boyz (Craig & Tony Bullet)
A shot at the G.L.O.W. team's Tag Team titles is on the line as the incumbent challengers of American Cool face off against the former 2-time Tag champs! Intercontinental champ Antonio Jordan and Krizz Torture failed in their quest to win the titles last month at the King of the Ring PPV and desperately want another chance against their European rivals. The Bullet Boyz have climbed the Tag Team mountain multiple times and enjoyed the good news of this match last week despite Craig losing the ECW title. The fans were supremely excited to see these two teams go at it and a very significant buzz began to ripple through the arena!
The crowd erupts for the American Cool entrance, as Krizz and Antonio seem to be pretty pumped up to defend their #1 status. As Antonio climbs into the ring, he catches something out of the corner of his eye near the announce table and official's area. The Intercontinental champ has a suspicious look on his face, but then shakes it off before entering the ring. The Bullet Boyz get a negative response, but the men known as the "Criminal" and the "Villain" don't seem to care. The two teams enter and Antonio against Craig is how this battle begins.
Excellent teamwork is the theme of this match, as both groups execute their game plans pretty well. Antonio and Krizz thrive on the power moves, while the Bullet Boyz catch their foes off guard with high-flying moves and quick tags. The fans are on their feet and the back-and-forth trend has everybody anxious to see the result!
But due to a shocking event, the results get a little skewed. In a heated moment, Tony ducks a Krizz punch and the "2 Cool" superstar's momentum carries over and he strikes the unsuspecting referee! The ref goes down and chaos ensues, as all 4 men fill the ring and brawl. But suddenly, the timekeeper rises from the official's area and starts to approach the ring with the ring bell. Why is he doing this? The timekeeper removes his ball cap and sunglasses to reveal himself as... Joseph T. Lutte! The "Fantastic Frenchman" had posed as the timekeeper for the match! Krizz and Tony are battling near the ropes and the "Sneaky Villain" chokes Krizz up against the ropes. Tony backs off to fight Antonio, but while Krizz hangs over the ropes... Joseph smashes the ring bell across his face! The "Frenchman" quickly hides as the ref comes to, but Krizz is out cold!
The ref tries to maintain order, and Tony tags out to Craig who leaps onto the turnbuckle. Tony races across the ring to brawl with Antonio, and Craig jumps and delivers his Law Breaker splash onto the unconscious Krizz! The woozy ref counts the 1-2-3 before Antonio can save his partner, and the Bullet Boyz have pulled the upset!
Craig and Tony quickly exit the ring and celebrate wildly while the crowd shouts jeers and calls foul on Joseph's interference! In the ring, Antonio tries to help Krizz who is still very hurt. The Intercontinental champ looks around in confusion, but his questions are answered quickly... when Joseph rises from the floor! Antonio's eyes widen as he realizes that Joseph had caused the loss by using a disguise! The "Frenchman" smiles and shrugs before exiting quickly through the crowd. The "Mastermind" can be seen shaking with rage as he watches his rival escape freely, and stays by Krizz's side. What a shocking turn of events as the Bullet Boyz are now #1 contenders!
WINNERS: Bullet Boyz (Craig & Tony Bullet)
The crowd erupts for the American Cool entrance, as Krizz and Antonio seem to be pretty pumped up to defend their #1 status. As Antonio climbs into the ring, he catches something out of the corner of his eye near the announce table and official's area. The Intercontinental champ has a suspicious look on his face, but then shakes it off before entering the ring. The Bullet Boyz get a negative response, but the men known as the "Criminal" and the "Villain" don't seem to care. The two teams enter and Antonio against Craig is how this battle begins.
Excellent teamwork is the theme of this match, as both groups execute their game plans pretty well. Antonio and Krizz thrive on the power moves, while the Bullet Boyz catch their foes off guard with high-flying moves and quick tags. The fans are on their feet and the back-and-forth trend has everybody anxious to see the result!
But due to a shocking event, the results get a little skewed. In a heated moment, Tony ducks a Krizz punch and the "2 Cool" superstar's momentum carries over and he strikes the unsuspecting referee! The ref goes down and chaos ensues, as all 4 men fill the ring and brawl. But suddenly, the timekeeper rises from the official's area and starts to approach the ring with the ring bell. Why is he doing this? The timekeeper removes his ball cap and sunglasses to reveal himself as... Joseph T. Lutte! The "Fantastic Frenchman" had posed as the timekeeper for the match! Krizz and Tony are battling near the ropes and the "Sneaky Villain" chokes Krizz up against the ropes. Tony backs off to fight Antonio, but while Krizz hangs over the ropes... Joseph smashes the ring bell across his face! The "Frenchman" quickly hides as the ref comes to, but Krizz is out cold!
The ref tries to maintain order, and Tony tags out to Craig who leaps onto the turnbuckle. Tony races across the ring to brawl with Antonio, and Craig jumps and delivers his Law Breaker splash onto the unconscious Krizz! The woozy ref counts the 1-2-3 before Antonio can save his partner, and the Bullet Boyz have pulled the upset!
Craig and Tony quickly exit the ring and celebrate wildly while the crowd shouts jeers and calls foul on Joseph's interference! In the ring, Antonio tries to help Krizz who is still very hurt. The Intercontinental champ looks around in confusion, but his questions are answered quickly... when Joseph rises from the floor! Antonio's eyes widen as he realizes that Joseph had caused the loss by using a disguise! The "Frenchman" smiles and shrugs before exiting quickly through the crowd. The "Mastermind" can be seen shaking with rage as he watches his rival escape freely, and stays by Krizz's side. What a shocking turn of events as the Bullet Boyz are now #1 contenders!
WINNERS: Bullet Boyz (Craig & Tony Bullet)
In-Ring Segment
Suddenly, Eve's music hits and the Women's champ quickly walks to the ring. She seems extremely flustered and worried and frantically asks for a microphone.
Eve: "Does anyone know where Rebel is? Please! I need to know where he is!"
She looks around in a panic.
Eve: "Please! Eric and Mr. Black? I don't know what you've done with him, but bring him back!"
Suddenly, the lights flicker and shut off completely. The crowd gives a shocked reaction and we can hear Eve shriek. A few anxious moments pass and the lights come back on... and Eric Executioner and Mr. Black have Eve surrounded in the ring! Eric is standing tall with his arms at his sides, fists made. Mr. Black has his arms partially crossed and a hand on his chin, an evil smile creeping out. The Women's champ is now frightened and glances back and forth between her two intruders. She starts to back into a corner, but Eric and Mr. Black slowly approach her and close in. The fans are booing heavily as this scene is now getting ugly...
... but suddenly, Rebel's music hits and the crowd goes wild! They react even louder when a bloody Rebel races to the ring gripping a steel chair! He slides into the ring and wildly swings the chair, but Eric and Mr. Black have already exited the ring. Rebel checks on Eve briefly and she looks slightly relieved but still scared. Rebel then turns back to his rivals, blood dripping down his face and a very furious expression on his face. Eric and Mr. Black walk backwards slowly up the ramp, with Mr. Black cackling and Eric rubbing his fists threateningly.
A vicious staredown between Rebel and the creepy duo closes the show, and the crowd continues to chant Rebel's name as the World Heavyweight champ's eyes are full of raging fire!
Eve: "Does anyone know where Rebel is? Please! I need to know where he is!"
She looks around in a panic.
Eve: "Please! Eric and Mr. Black? I don't know what you've done with him, but bring him back!"
Suddenly, the lights flicker and shut off completely. The crowd gives a shocked reaction and we can hear Eve shriek. A few anxious moments pass and the lights come back on... and Eric Executioner and Mr. Black have Eve surrounded in the ring! Eric is standing tall with his arms at his sides, fists made. Mr. Black has his arms partially crossed and a hand on his chin, an evil smile creeping out. The Women's champ is now frightened and glances back and forth between her two intruders. She starts to back into a corner, but Eric and Mr. Black slowly approach her and close in. The fans are booing heavily as this scene is now getting ugly...
... but suddenly, Rebel's music hits and the crowd goes wild! They react even louder when a bloody Rebel races to the ring gripping a steel chair! He slides into the ring and wildly swings the chair, but Eric and Mr. Black have already exited the ring. Rebel checks on Eve briefly and she looks slightly relieved but still scared. Rebel then turns back to his rivals, blood dripping down his face and a very furious expression on his face. Eric and Mr. Black walk backwards slowly up the ramp, with Mr. Black cackling and Eric rubbing his fists threateningly.
A vicious staredown between Rebel and the creepy duo closes the show, and the crowd continues to chant Rebel's name as the World Heavyweight champ's eyes are full of raging fire!
Week 4
Just 2 days away from what could be an explosive Night of Champions PPV, the final Smackdown show of the month opens LIVE from Virginia Beach!
Guy Justice vs. Billy Carter
The first match of the night pits the "Canadian Bomber" against the self-proclaimed "True Savior"! Billy comes out first and receives a lot of boos, to which he shrugs at and heads to the ring ready to wrestle. Then Justice comes out and the crowd switches gears, welcoming him to the arena as he stalks to the ring and glances out at the crowd from under his sweatshirt hood. The two men meet and begin the match.
Despite a quickness advantage, Billy can't seem to match up with Guy's improved skills. The crowd is behind Guy all match long, which gives him the needed boosts to counter quickly and deliver some power moves. After nailing a hard-snapping powerslam, Guy catches Billy with his Harsh Truth signature move! He goes for the cover and gets the pinfall to pick up another win!
WINNER: Guy Justice
Despite a quickness advantage, Billy can't seem to match up with Guy's improved skills. The crowd is behind Guy all match long, which gives him the needed boosts to counter quickly and deliver some power moves. After nailing a hard-snapping powerslam, Guy catches Billy with his Harsh Truth signature move! He goes for the cover and gets the pinfall to pick up another win!
WINNER: Guy Justice
Post-Match Segment
After the match, Guy asks for a microphone and quickly begins to address the crowd.
Justice: "Fans, men, women, children... brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, sons, daughters... family of all kinds... please allow me to speak to you honestly and confidently. My journey in search of the 'Truth' is about to take an important step!"
Billy stands near the turnbuckle confused and watches Guy address the crowd.
Justice: "There is a 'Truth' out there for all of you. I hope that you are on a safe path of travel and experience that takes you there. But one thing has been bothering me lately and I need to come to grips with it. I've been here for almost a year and I feel like I am finally getting a grasp of how things work. The backstage dealings, the in-ring battles and the fight for survival. But I've noticed that many characters that walk this territory are doing it with no purpose, no sense of responsibility... no journey for 'Truth'. What I propose to all of you is that as I embark on my own journey, I will offer myself to others who should see a comforting light and join me on this journey. Men, women, children... will you join me on this journey for 'Truth'???"
The crowd cheers back as Guy soaks in the positive energy. He then turns and looks at Billy, who seems to be a little annoyed. Guy approaches him cautiously.
Justice: "My son... you seem to be lacking a certain goal, a specific mindset... a 'Truth'. Would you like to join me on this crusade of 'Truth' and assist me in helping others as well?"
Guy slowly extends a hand towards Billy as the crowd buzzes with excitement. Billy looks down at the hand and back at Guy, who is smiling proudly and nodding softly. Billy reaches out... and smacks Guy's hand away! The crowd begins to boo as Billy shakes his head and walks out, refusing to acknowledge Guy's words. The "True Savior" stands disappointed and shakes his head, watching Billy walk away angrily. The segment ends with a close-up of Guy looking out into the crowd and mouthing "thank you" to the fans.
Justice: "Fans, men, women, children... brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, sons, daughters... family of all kinds... please allow me to speak to you honestly and confidently. My journey in search of the 'Truth' is about to take an important step!"
Billy stands near the turnbuckle confused and watches Guy address the crowd.
Justice: "There is a 'Truth' out there for all of you. I hope that you are on a safe path of travel and experience that takes you there. But one thing has been bothering me lately and I need to come to grips with it. I've been here for almost a year and I feel like I am finally getting a grasp of how things work. The backstage dealings, the in-ring battles and the fight for survival. But I've noticed that many characters that walk this territory are doing it with no purpose, no sense of responsibility... no journey for 'Truth'. What I propose to all of you is that as I embark on my own journey, I will offer myself to others who should see a comforting light and join me on this journey. Men, women, children... will you join me on this journey for 'Truth'???"
The crowd cheers back as Guy soaks in the positive energy. He then turns and looks at Billy, who seems to be a little annoyed. Guy approaches him cautiously.
Justice: "My son... you seem to be lacking a certain goal, a specific mindset... a 'Truth'. Would you like to join me on this crusade of 'Truth' and assist me in helping others as well?"
Guy slowly extends a hand towards Billy as the crowd buzzes with excitement. Billy looks down at the hand and back at Guy, who is smiling proudly and nodding softly. Billy reaches out... and smacks Guy's hand away! The crowd begins to boo as Billy shakes his head and walks out, refusing to acknowledge Guy's words. The "True Savior" stands disappointed and shakes his head, watching Billy walk away angrily. The segment ends with a close-up of Guy looking out into the crowd and mouthing "thank you" to the fans.
Backstage Segment
The cameras roll in the locker room where we see the American Cool trio of Intercontinental champ Antonio Jordan, Krizz Torture and Audrey Vega. Antonio has a match next and is stretching out on the floor, and Audrey is joining him in his stretch routine. Krizz is pacing the room and seems to be a little perturbed. Finally, he lets his anger out and begins to talk.
Krizz: "Dude, I can't BELIEVE what happened last week! How in the hell did Joseph disguise himself as the bellkeeper? I mean, that's ridiculous!"
Antonio: "Krizz, Krizz... calm down!"
Krizz: "Nah man, I'm not going to calm down. This is unfair at an extreme level! Seriously... how did the match even come about? We have been feuding with those stupid Europeans for months, and all of a sudden we gotta put our #1 contender spot on the line? The Bullet Boyz hadn't even wrestled as a team for weeks! Somebody's gotta be pulling strings..."
Antonio: "I highly doubt it, man. The Bullet Boyz have always been near the top of the tag team ranks, plus we lost at the King of the Ring PPV. I can't imagine it's anything more than a simple #1 contender's match. Now as for Joseph... I can't explain that. I thought something was odd when we got to the ring last week, but I couldn't put my finger on it. He must have..."
Suddenly, the locker room door opens off-screen and the trio looks up. Their faces immediately switch to intense anger and the camera pans back to reveal... the G.L.O.W. team! Tag Team champs Joseph T. Lutte and Quinn Cadbury approach and stand opposite their rivals. Joseph eyes up Krizz and Antonio and chuckles to himself.
Joseph: "I bet you're wondering how things came to be last week. The match against the Bullet Boyz? My little appearance as the bellkeeper? It does seem odd how those events developed. Let's just say... that I called in a little favor."
Antonio and Krizz glance at each other confused. A favor to who? Before they can respond, Joseph steps up at Antonio and finishes his comments.
Joseph: "And trust me... it was worth EVERY penny!"
Joseph laughs and walks off, with Quinn trailing close behind. The American Cool trio watch them leave and when the door shuts, Krizz growls in anger.
Krizz: "I told you! I knew something was up! How in the world are we going to beat them if they can just throw money around and get their way?"
Krizz plops down on a bench and shakes his head, frustrated. Antonio is angry and thinks to himself for a minute. He then turns slowly and addresses his friends.
Antonio: "Guys... I've got to do something. I think I have an idea. Krizz, go out there tonight and keep an eye on Joseph and Quinn. I'm going to start making plans."
Krizz nods and stands up, ready to leave. But before he does, Antonio grabs his elbow and puts his arms around both Audrey and Krizz.
Antonio: "And guys... no matter what happens, I hope you'll forgive me."
Audrey and Krizz look at each other concerned, but then nod at Antonio as the trio share a group hug. Krizz then walks off and Antonio goes back to stretching as the segment ends.
Krizz: "Dude, I can't BELIEVE what happened last week! How in the hell did Joseph disguise himself as the bellkeeper? I mean, that's ridiculous!"
Antonio: "Krizz, Krizz... calm down!"
Krizz: "Nah man, I'm not going to calm down. This is unfair at an extreme level! Seriously... how did the match even come about? We have been feuding with those stupid Europeans for months, and all of a sudden we gotta put our #1 contender spot on the line? The Bullet Boyz hadn't even wrestled as a team for weeks! Somebody's gotta be pulling strings..."
Antonio: "I highly doubt it, man. The Bullet Boyz have always been near the top of the tag team ranks, plus we lost at the King of the Ring PPV. I can't imagine it's anything more than a simple #1 contender's match. Now as for Joseph... I can't explain that. I thought something was odd when we got to the ring last week, but I couldn't put my finger on it. He must have..."
Suddenly, the locker room door opens off-screen and the trio looks up. Their faces immediately switch to intense anger and the camera pans back to reveal... the G.L.O.W. team! Tag Team champs Joseph T. Lutte and Quinn Cadbury approach and stand opposite their rivals. Joseph eyes up Krizz and Antonio and chuckles to himself.
Joseph: "I bet you're wondering how things came to be last week. The match against the Bullet Boyz? My little appearance as the bellkeeper? It does seem odd how those events developed. Let's just say... that I called in a little favor."
Antonio and Krizz glance at each other confused. A favor to who? Before they can respond, Joseph steps up at Antonio and finishes his comments.
Joseph: "And trust me... it was worth EVERY penny!"
Joseph laughs and walks off, with Quinn trailing close behind. The American Cool trio watch them leave and when the door shuts, Krizz growls in anger.
Krizz: "I told you! I knew something was up! How in the world are we going to beat them if they can just throw money around and get their way?"
Krizz plops down on a bench and shakes his head, frustrated. Antonio is angry and thinks to himself for a minute. He then turns slowly and addresses his friends.
Antonio: "Guys... I've got to do something. I think I have an idea. Krizz, go out there tonight and keep an eye on Joseph and Quinn. I'm going to start making plans."
Krizz nods and stands up, ready to leave. But before he does, Antonio grabs his elbow and puts his arms around both Audrey and Krizz.
Antonio: "And guys... no matter what happens, I hope you'll forgive me."
Audrey and Krizz look at each other concerned, but then nod at Antonio as the trio share a group hug. Krizz then walks off and Antonio goes back to stretching as the segment ends.
Antonio Jordan (w/ Audrey Vega) vs. Tony Bullet
The crowd erupted as the Intercontinental champ and his "American Woman" came out and hyped up the crowd! Antonio looked happy to hear the crowd's support as he made his way to the ring, showing off his title belt for the fans to see. But then the crowd's voice turned to boos as Tony Bullet made his way out! One half of the new #1 contenders for the Tag Team Titles, the "Sneaky Villain" seemed very confident as he came down the ramp, and talked a little trash to Antonio as they stood in the ring opposite each other. The bell rang and the two locked up.
Despite his initial confidence, Tony couldn't handle Antonio's nonstop onslaught of big moves and quick counters. The "Villain" got a little overzealous after catching Antonio off-guard with some high-flying moves off the ropes, as Antonio reversed one into a belly-to-belly suplex! With Tony reeling, Antonio pounced and nailed his American Dream finisher, getting the 3-count to win the match!
Antonio celebrated mildly as he and Audrey exited the ring, knowing that he may have won tonight but Tony and partner Craig still get the Tag Team title shots. Audrey hugged him as they reached the top of the stage, and Antonio looked out at the cheering fans with a somber look. What was he planning to do, and would it play a role on Sunday? Antonio raised his title belt one last time and received a big cheer, and then walked through the curtains behind Audrey.
WINNER: Antonio Jordan
Despite his initial confidence, Tony couldn't handle Antonio's nonstop onslaught of big moves and quick counters. The "Villain" got a little overzealous after catching Antonio off-guard with some high-flying moves off the ropes, as Antonio reversed one into a belly-to-belly suplex! With Tony reeling, Antonio pounced and nailed his American Dream finisher, getting the 3-count to win the match!
Antonio celebrated mildly as he and Audrey exited the ring, knowing that he may have won tonight but Tony and partner Craig still get the Tag Team title shots. Audrey hugged him as they reached the top of the stage, and Antonio looked out at the cheering fans with a somber look. What was he planning to do, and would it play a role on Sunday? Antonio raised his title belt one last time and received a big cheer, and then walked through the curtains behind Audrey.
WINNER: Antonio Jordan
Backstage Interview
The cameras roll in the parking garage and we see a black car pull up and park. The doors open and we see Mr. Black and Eric Executioner get out. Mr. Black speaks briefly to Eric near the car, and the narcissist just simply nods his head. The creepy duo walk over and the camera pans back to reveal Lillian Garcia standing near the entryway ready to give an interview. Mr. Black and Eric approach slowly and Lillian meets them. Mr. Black looks up at her with a creepy smile and she pauses for a moment before starting the interview.
Lillian: "Mr. Black, thanks for joining us. Many have wondered why you and Eric have been so careful to avoid speaking at great length, but I am glad you've agreed to conduct a short interview with me. With your client only days away from a World Heavyweight Title match against Rebel Ford, what is going through your mind?"
Mr. Black rubs his chin slowly and his grin appears more evil now. He doesn't respond to Lillian's question, but gestures to her to continue.
Lillian: "Uhh... okay. Umm... well, Eric is a former 2-time World Heavyweight Champion. What makes this title match different than his other opportunities? Do you feel that this is his time to..."
Mr. Black cuts Lillian off with a hand gesture. He carefully slides his sleeve up to reveal a watch on his wrist. He reads the watch for a moment, and then looks up at Lillian. He responds in a dark, deep voice.
Mr. Black: "Time... is almost up."
Mr. Black smiles and walks off with Eric following close behind. Lillian steps into the camera frame and watches them leave. She shudders and seems creeped out as the segment ends.
Lillian: "Mr. Black, thanks for joining us. Many have wondered why you and Eric have been so careful to avoid speaking at great length, but I am glad you've agreed to conduct a short interview with me. With your client only days away from a World Heavyweight Title match against Rebel Ford, what is going through your mind?"
Mr. Black rubs his chin slowly and his grin appears more evil now. He doesn't respond to Lillian's question, but gestures to her to continue.
Lillian: "Uhh... okay. Umm... well, Eric is a former 2-time World Heavyweight Champion. What makes this title match different than his other opportunities? Do you feel that this is his time to..."
Mr. Black cuts Lillian off with a hand gesture. He carefully slides his sleeve up to reveal a watch on his wrist. He reads the watch for a moment, and then looks up at Lillian. He responds in a dark, deep voice.
Mr. Black: "Time... is almost up."
Mr. Black smiles and walks off with Eric following close behind. Lillian steps into the camera frame and watches them leave. She shudders and seems creeped out as the segment ends.
Quinn Cadbury vs. H.E.R.O.
Moments before this match takes place, we see Krizz Torture taking a front row seat! The "2 Cool" superstar is taking his partner's advice and is here to watch the upcoming match between the Tag Team champ and the rising rookie. Quinn is out first and receives a chorus of boos, to which the "English Gentleman" reacts oblivious and just walks to the ring with a pompous attitude. Next, the crowd cheers loudly for H.E.R.O. as the Long Beach-born grappler walks to the ring quickly and climbs the turnbuckle, raising a fist to excite the crowd. H.E.R.O. wants to garner a victory after losing to Quinn's G.L.O.W. partner Joseph T. Lutte last week, and comes out hot when the bell rings!
The mix of flawless technical execution and angry brawling between the two pumps up the crowd, as they react to every big move. H.E.R.O.'s early advantage is countered, and Quinn delivers pain with some impressive moves. The Tag Team champ becomes more and more cocky with each move, which allows H.E.R.O. to rally back when Quinn tries to do too much. H.E.R.O. has the upper hand but when he tries for a corner clothesline, Quinn delivers a sneaky low blow. The match continues with the back-and-forth trend, as neither man is willing to give in.
In the end, Quinn's knack for using illegal methods proves to be the difference. He catches H.E.R.O. with a well-executed suplex, and rolls over for a quick pinning combo. But while the ref counts, Quinn lifts his feet onto the ropes for leverage! The illegal move puts just enough pressure on H.E.R.O. so he can't kick out and the ref counts the 3!
Quinn escapes the ring quickly, grabs his belt and excitedly celebrates the cheap win! H.E.R.O. tries to argue with the referee, who doesn't seem to understand. Then suddenly, Krizz leaps over the barricade and shares his thoughts with the ref! The official is getting berated, and finally a few security members grab Krizz and calmly ask him to return to his seat. Krizz tries to explain what Quinn did, but the security members won't let him continue to interfere. Krizz finally gives up and sits down, frustrated and angry.
WINNER: Quinn Cadbury
The mix of flawless technical execution and angry brawling between the two pumps up the crowd, as they react to every big move. H.E.R.O.'s early advantage is countered, and Quinn delivers pain with some impressive moves. The Tag Team champ becomes more and more cocky with each move, which allows H.E.R.O. to rally back when Quinn tries to do too much. H.E.R.O. has the upper hand but when he tries for a corner clothesline, Quinn delivers a sneaky low blow. The match continues with the back-and-forth trend, as neither man is willing to give in.
In the end, Quinn's knack for using illegal methods proves to be the difference. He catches H.E.R.O. with a well-executed suplex, and rolls over for a quick pinning combo. But while the ref counts, Quinn lifts his feet onto the ropes for leverage! The illegal move puts just enough pressure on H.E.R.O. so he can't kick out and the ref counts the 3!
Quinn escapes the ring quickly, grabs his belt and excitedly celebrates the cheap win! H.E.R.O. tries to argue with the referee, who doesn't seem to understand. Then suddenly, Krizz leaps over the barricade and shares his thoughts with the ref! The official is getting berated, and finally a few security members grab Krizz and calmly ask him to return to his seat. Krizz tries to explain what Quinn did, but the security members won't let him continue to interfere. Krizz finally gives up and sits down, frustrated and angry.
WINNER: Quinn Cadbury
Joseph T. Lutte vs. Craig Bullet
The final scheduled match of the evening is a preview of Sunday's Tag Team Title match, pitting champ Joseph against the "High-Flyin' Criminal"! The "Fantastic Frenchman" enters first and acts just as cocky as partner Quinn did earlier, motioning to his title belt and taunting the crowd by holding the ring bell up when he reaches the ringside area. The taunt infuriates the crowd and Krizz, who is still out to watch the match. Joseph eyes Krizz in the front row and winks at him, to which Krizz makes a threatening gesture. Next, Craig enters and receives a mixed reaction from the fans, as it appears they are willing to see the "Criminal" win if that means Joseph gets a nasty butt-kicking! Craig does his signature back-flip into the ring and points to Joseph's Tag Team Title belt, repeatedly saying that "the belt will be mine". The bell rings and the two lock up.
Early on, both men use their technical skills to knock the other down. Craig flies off the ropes multiple times to catch Joseph off-guard, which the Frenchman plants Craig with some nice suplexes and slams. Joseph gets control and tosses Craig into the corner, and then attacks with his Family Jewel signature kick! Craig crumples in pain on the mat, while Joseph taunts the crowd and smiles. Outside the ring, Krizz's anger boils over and he again leaps over the barricade! He climbs onto the apron and starts a huge argument with Joseph! The Frenchman and Krizz are nose-to-nose, jawing back and forth and seem like they are about to come to blows mid-match! But the ref intervenes, pushing Joseph away... and ordering Krizz to return to the back! Krizz is angry that the referee is taking it out on him, and refuses to leave. Suddenly, the security crew show up again and drag Krizz off the apron and to backstage! Krizz tries to kick himself free as they carry him out, and the crowd boos as Joseph taunts them again and laughs at Krizz. The referee gets in Joseph's face and warns him not to try anything stupid, and the match finally gets back to normal.
But Craig is in pain after that kick, and Joseph takes control again. With his foe reeling, Joseph reverses a move and lifts him up... and delivers his Moneymaker finisher! Joseph covers cleanly and the ref counts the 3, giving the G.L.O.W. team a clean sweep tonight! Joseph grabs his title belt and celebrates, and the hot crowd cannot stop booing him ferociously! Joseph blows condescending kisses as he exits the arena, while Craig struggles to his feet in the ring. What will happen Sunday in the Tag Team Title match?
WINNER: Joseph T. Lutte
Early on, both men use their technical skills to knock the other down. Craig flies off the ropes multiple times to catch Joseph off-guard, which the Frenchman plants Craig with some nice suplexes and slams. Joseph gets control and tosses Craig into the corner, and then attacks with his Family Jewel signature kick! Craig crumples in pain on the mat, while Joseph taunts the crowd and smiles. Outside the ring, Krizz's anger boils over and he again leaps over the barricade! He climbs onto the apron and starts a huge argument with Joseph! The Frenchman and Krizz are nose-to-nose, jawing back and forth and seem like they are about to come to blows mid-match! But the ref intervenes, pushing Joseph away... and ordering Krizz to return to the back! Krizz is angry that the referee is taking it out on him, and refuses to leave. Suddenly, the security crew show up again and drag Krizz off the apron and to backstage! Krizz tries to kick himself free as they carry him out, and the crowd boos as Joseph taunts them again and laughs at Krizz. The referee gets in Joseph's face and warns him not to try anything stupid, and the match finally gets back to normal.
But Craig is in pain after that kick, and Joseph takes control again. With his foe reeling, Joseph reverses a move and lifts him up... and delivers his Moneymaker finisher! Joseph covers cleanly and the ref counts the 3, giving the G.L.O.W. team a clean sweep tonight! Joseph grabs his title belt and celebrates, and the hot crowd cannot stop booing him ferociously! Joseph blows condescending kisses as he exits the arena, while Craig struggles to his feet in the ring. What will happen Sunday in the Tag Team Title match?
WINNER: Joseph T. Lutte
In-Ring Segment
The crowd is finally given reason to cheer as... World Heavyweight champ Rebel Ford comes out! He is joined by girlfriend and Women's champ Eve Torres, and the couple walk to the ring as the fans give them a rousing reaction. Rebel climbs into the ring and grabs a microphone, and doesn't seem like he's out here for fun. He quickly begins to speak as Eve stands by him proudly.
Rebel: "There's comes a time in a champion's reign where he is faced with a dilemma. Now this dilemma can come in all shapes and sizes, different faces and different voices, but the dilemma is the same. Does the champion choose to fight for himself... or for the protection of others? Will the champion overcome the odds because he wants the belt around his waist... or because his victory will mean more to those around him and be seen as a beacon of light in a dark, dark world? I think it's safe to say that I face that dilemma right here, right now. Ever since I won this title in my first Smackdown match ever, I had this notion in my head of how great this accomplishment was... but I could never enjoy the moment. First, I had to break up with Melina... and you all saw how THAT turned out. Then Ace couldn't handle the fact that I had beaten him and harassed me week in and week out. Now... well it seems like I'm facing a monster that can't keep our issues in the ring. Eric Executioner and Mr. Black... you two have caused nothing but pain and heartache these past few months. You refuse to make your motives known, but I feel like we all got a pretty good idea when Eric won the King of the Ring Tournament and earned the right to face me this Sunday with this World Title on the line. But here's what I don't understand... if your motive is simply winning this belt, then why bring Eve into this? She has done nothing to either of you and been nothing but supportive to me. Why do you choose to make this personal? That's the answer I want to know... and I want to know it right now!"
The crowd cheers for Rebel's fierce words and Eve proudly rubs his back as they look towards the stage. A few anxious moments pass and finally, Eric's music hits! The crowd boos heavily as Eric and Mr. Black stroll onto the stage slowly, looking curiously at the ring. Mr. Black has a microphone, but doesn't respond. He gestures towards Rebel to continue.
Rebel: "No no no, that's not how it works creepy man. I asked you a question and I demand an answer. Why are you making this personal? I can deal with you wanting Eric to beat me for the title, but Eve has no role in this match. She's had no role in our issues at all. There's no reason to cause her any pain. I want you to tell me WHY you won't leave her alone, and if you don't, I'm gonna find a way to BEAT an answer outta you!"
The crowd cheers and Mr. Black chuckles to himself as Rebel stands strong in the ring. The laughter seems to anger Rebel more, but he stands firm. Finally, Mr. Black slowly brings the microphone to his mouth and responds.
Mr. Black: "You need to worry LESS about what Eric is going to do to her... and MORE about what he is going to do... to YOU."
Eric steps in front of Mr. Black and flexes his muscles and turns his head to crack his neck. Mr. Black lowers the mic and chuckles again, and the crowd is creeped out again. Eve stands behind Rebel and appears afraid, but Rebel stands firm in his spot and glares at his rival. An intense staredown ensues as the crowd buzzes in excitement, knowing these two will throw down for the World Title in 2 days. The show comes to a close with the camera getting close-ups of Eric and Rebel separately, keying in on their angry glares!
Rebel: "There's comes a time in a champion's reign where he is faced with a dilemma. Now this dilemma can come in all shapes and sizes, different faces and different voices, but the dilemma is the same. Does the champion choose to fight for himself... or for the protection of others? Will the champion overcome the odds because he wants the belt around his waist... or because his victory will mean more to those around him and be seen as a beacon of light in a dark, dark world? I think it's safe to say that I face that dilemma right here, right now. Ever since I won this title in my first Smackdown match ever, I had this notion in my head of how great this accomplishment was... but I could never enjoy the moment. First, I had to break up with Melina... and you all saw how THAT turned out. Then Ace couldn't handle the fact that I had beaten him and harassed me week in and week out. Now... well it seems like I'm facing a monster that can't keep our issues in the ring. Eric Executioner and Mr. Black... you two have caused nothing but pain and heartache these past few months. You refuse to make your motives known, but I feel like we all got a pretty good idea when Eric won the King of the Ring Tournament and earned the right to face me this Sunday with this World Title on the line. But here's what I don't understand... if your motive is simply winning this belt, then why bring Eve into this? She has done nothing to either of you and been nothing but supportive to me. Why do you choose to make this personal? That's the answer I want to know... and I want to know it right now!"
The crowd cheers for Rebel's fierce words and Eve proudly rubs his back as they look towards the stage. A few anxious moments pass and finally, Eric's music hits! The crowd boos heavily as Eric and Mr. Black stroll onto the stage slowly, looking curiously at the ring. Mr. Black has a microphone, but doesn't respond. He gestures towards Rebel to continue.
Rebel: "No no no, that's not how it works creepy man. I asked you a question and I demand an answer. Why are you making this personal? I can deal with you wanting Eric to beat me for the title, but Eve has no role in this match. She's had no role in our issues at all. There's no reason to cause her any pain. I want you to tell me WHY you won't leave her alone, and if you don't, I'm gonna find a way to BEAT an answer outta you!"
The crowd cheers and Mr. Black chuckles to himself as Rebel stands strong in the ring. The laughter seems to anger Rebel more, but he stands firm. Finally, Mr. Black slowly brings the microphone to his mouth and responds.
Mr. Black: "You need to worry LESS about what Eric is going to do to her... and MORE about what he is going to do... to YOU."
Eric steps in front of Mr. Black and flexes his muscles and turns his head to crack his neck. Mr. Black lowers the mic and chuckles again, and the crowd is creeped out again. Eve stands behind Rebel and appears afraid, but Rebel stands firm in his spot and glares at his rival. An intense staredown ensues as the crowd buzzes in excitement, knowing these two will throw down for the World Title in 2 days. The show comes to a close with the camera getting close-ups of Eric and Rebel separately, keying in on their angry glares!
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