XWL Final Stand V: 3/17/2013 - 3/24/2013

*A video package for Final Stand begins to play on the titantron of the Final Stand arena. It begins to hype some of the bigger matches tonight which include clips for the World Heavyweight Championship match between the champion, Chris Jericho, and the challenger, Joey Ryan! Following clips from the past two months being shown, the video fades to now hype the win or go home, do or die, match between Ted DiBiase and Shawn Michaels who will compete inside Hell In A Cell. Small clips are shown afterwards to hype up the other matches, some of which are the Money In The Bank matches, Championship matches and other big name matches such as The Rock vs. Brock Lesnar! The video comes to a close as it heads back to the World Heavyweight Championship match, showing Joey Ryan and Chris Jericho standing face to face with the championship in the background before the video fades to black. We the head to the arena where a the fireworks begin to explode on the stage.*



*Cameras turn from the stage following the end of the fireworks and they begin to move throughout the arena, getting a good look at the fans who support their favorite wrestlers with shirts of superstars like Ted DiBiase, Randy Orton, The Rock, and many other big names. Not just shirts fill the arena, but signs supporting any and all wrestlers out there fill the arena as the fans are pumped for the show to begin.*



*We then head to the announcers table where Jerry "The King" Lawler, Jim Ross, and "The Voice of XWL" Michael Cole sit, all extremely excited for this time of the year again. Jim Ross kicks off the commentary as he begins to speak.*

Jim Ross: Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to the biggest show of the year! Welcome to the grandest stage of them all! Welcome to Final Stand V, live from the Georgia Dome in Atlanta! And boy do we have one helluva card in store for you. I'm getting excited just talking about this stacked show we have planned! So many amazing rivalries are coming to a close, some this may just be the beginning and who knows what else could happen. We could even witness a return if this years Final Stand is anything like last years!

Jerry Lawler: Last year we saw numerous returns but the two most notable, The Game, Triple H and Christian! And in one years time, Christian has made his way to the Money In The Bank Ladder match where he will go against three other man. The Leader Of The Notorious Pack Of Wolves known as The Men Of Honor, Dean Ambrose! The Show Off, Dolph Ziggler! And the Intercontinental Champion, guru of greatness, John Morrison! Four outstanding competitors, four superstars who have never been World Heavyweight Champion. This could be their chance to sign their name in XWL's record book as a new star could be born here tonight.

Michael Cole: And what makes this match even better then that, they aren't just gunning for a chance to become World Heavyweight Champion, this is about two rivalries that have been brewing for some time now. John Morrison and Christian have been at each other for a while now, making one of the most personal feuds I've seen as it went to levels where Christian actually kidnapped John Morrison's girlfriend, Melina, just to get a shot at his Intercontinental Champion. I know that is wrong, but Christian has determination and that could get him far in this match, maybe a win? Who knows, anything can and will happen.

Jim Ross: But you have to realize, Morrison defeated Christian not once, but twice! Three times if you want to be technical about it because John Morrison had Christian's shoulders down on the mat for three count three times! John Morrison has the upper hand on Christian and there is no denying that. But with Dolph Ziggler and Dean Ambrose, who do you think has the upper hand between the two of them? I have to go with Dean Ambrose because the man is a monster, and with his group behind him, the odds have been against Ziggler.

Jerry Lawler: I've got to go with Ambrose too, but Ziggler never did back down from a fight against Dean Ambrose. This all started when Dolph Ziggler was attacked by a masked man at November To Remember during his match with Shawn Michaels who was soon later revealed as Dean Ambrose, costing Dolph Ziggler the match against the Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels. This rivalry took a more drastic turn for the worse for Dolph later on in the rivalry.

Michael Cole: AJ Styles and Corey Graves aligned themselves with Dean Ambrose to create the Men of Honor and they have changed the landscape of XWL. Once three no names who decided enough was enough and it was time for a change so they decided to strike and now they have made their mark on XWL History. Money In the Bank ladder matches are no Disqualifications. We could see AJ Styles interfere to help Ambrose win but at the same time, maybe we won't? We will find out when the match happens and that match is sure to be a good one.

Jim Ross: While we are on the topic of Men Of Honor, lets talk about one member specifically, AJ Styles who is set to go one on one with the man who we all thought was joining the group but he seemingly tricked Ambrose, Styles and Graves. That man, the Samoan Submission Machine, Samoa Joe! Now outside of XWL, these two have quite a lot of history. Before XWL was even an idea, these two went toe to toe in two companies mainly, Ring of Honor and Total Nonstop Action wrestling. Most of the time we saw Samoa Joe walking away with the win and maybe this could be the case again, maybe it isn't, both of these men are fantastic wrestlers and this will be a match you won't want to miss.

Jerry Lawler: AJ Styles had thought the he and Joe were friends but Joe was straight to the point saying that they were never friends which did nothing but add fuel to the fire of this already intense match. This match is about two former "friends" where Joe feels a little betrayed that AJ sided with Corey Graves instead of Joe himself and Joe claims that Samoa Joe is going to kill AJ Styles right here, tonight, at Final Stand. Bone chilling thoughts of what Joe has in mind against AJ Styles when he says he'll kill the man.

Michael Cole: Whatever he has planned won't be good for AJ Styles but we can't count AJ up, he always finds someway to win and be Phenomenal while doing so. He isn't the Phenomenal one just because of the flips and tricks he can do. This man is talent, this man is a great asset to the company and I'm glad he decided to join the Men Of Honor. He has a bright career in front of him and it will only get better from here, he just has to get through Joe first which will be no easy accomplishment but if anyone can, it is AJ Styles.

Jim Ross: And next we have a huge match. This match is one of the more top of the card matches. It has two of XWL's top competitors, one of the most charismatic, one of the most vicious. We have a man who wrestles for the people versus a man who fights for himself because he is simply an ass kicker. We have the Most Electryfying Man in Spots Entertainment versus The Next Big Thing. We have The Rock colliding with Brock Lesnar in an Iron Man match here at Final Stand! What a match we have there, will without a doubt be a slobber knocker!

Jerry Lawler: This started back at the start of the year where The Rock himself was out in the ring, giving a little recap of his history and path to the World Heavyweight Championship, possibly setting his eyes on the championship once before and when he had his back turned on the stage, the unthinkable happened. Brock Lesnar appeared from the back and waited for Rock to turn around before taking him down with a huge clothesline to the People's Champion before laying him out with an F5, right onto the hard stage floor!

Michael Cole: Brock claims that he did this for Vince McMahon has Vince is apparently the only person to "respect" him and Brock didn't like it when Rock spit in the face of Vince and turned his back on him. I don't know if either of you two think this, but I feel that there is more to this then Rock not showing Vince any respect or anything like that, I feel there is something else to this. Part of me feels that possibly Brock is just wanting to have reasons for doing what he does best, ass kicking to be exact, and could he be trying to make himself seem like a good guy? Or maybe it's the truth?

Jim Ross: Brock Lesnar has always been a more quiet superstar who lets his actions speak for him. This eventually led to a sixty minute Iron Man Match between Brock Lesnar and The Rock and upon Rock's request, this will be a No Disqualification match! If Brock Lesnar wanted a fight, he got one. Rock is no push over, he can deliver the fight if needed and this is a time when he has to bring a fight or else the fight will be brought to him. The next match we have on our list should be a great match as The Motorcity Machine Guns, Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley, are set to go two on two with The American Wolves, former Intercontinental Champion Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards!

Jerry Lawler: Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin have been on an adventure, a journey, a quest, a crusade, to bring a set of Tag Team Championships to XWL. They brought these championships they call the "Ersatz" Championship to XWL when they won a four team gauntlet match. They went against the team of Daivari and Kiyoshi , Brother Ray and Brother Devon and lastly, Max and Jeremy Buck! That was an amazing match I must say and some people may not care about these championships, but Shelley and Sabin are putting their heart and souls into them and they will never stop till they get their championships as an official XWL Championship belt.

Michael Cole: XWL had a new tag team formed but it was under the expense of the Motorcity Machine Guns being attacked. The championship won't be defended at this time but could a win over the current "champions" get the American Wolves a championship match in the near future? The Machine Guns probably aren't going into this match to just prove a point and show they are the better team, but they are looking to impress the XWL Board of Directors with the tag teams XWL has to offer. It could only be a matter of time before the Machine Guns get what they want.

Jim Ross: Going to be a great match, I've got my money on the guns though, they've fought to hard to lose this. And we've got Diva hour coming up next folks as we are going to be talking about the I Quit Match between two former Divas Champions, Layla El and Beth Phoenix! Followed up by that we got the Miss Money In The Bank Ladder Match between Brie Bella, Michelle McCool, MsChif and Madison Eagles! Now Layla for Beth, this match began to show hints around the end of Layla's Divas Championship reign. The gauntlet match to be exact. Layla had lost the championship to Kana who lost it to Beth and following Beth's win, Layla attacked.

Jerry Lawler: This resulted in the Gauntlet being forced to go into the next show where Brie Bella would eventually win the championship. Layla and Beth began to spark a feud between the two, a feud that would turn out to be pretty physical and would almost lead to Beth being forced to retire from an injury in her leg because of Layla. Layla and Beth went at each other at our Uprising Pay-Per-View in a Submission match and we all thought Beth would have this match but man were we wrong. Layla didn't just like tapping Beth out, she wanted to hurt her and hurt her bad.

Michael Cole: Layla stayed on the attack, even slamming Beth's already injured knee into the steel post! We heard how hard it hit as it was right there and it wasn't good, not one bit. Afterwards she would sent insult to injury as she grabbed a microphone and a crutch, threw the crutch down onto Beth and said that she would need this and it was true, Beth really did need it. We thought Layla was done with Beth as Beth could barely walk under her own power but nope, not long after we saw Beth come back and absolutely wreck Layla in the ring.

Jim Ross: And now we are going to see them in a I Quit match in which Layla challenged Beth too because Beth wouldn't quit so Layla wanted to hear her say it. Beth accepted the challenge and now we are going to witness one of the most violent Divas matches ever live tonight. And then we have the Miss Money In The Bank ladder match which should be another pretty violent match if you were to take a look at the people in the match. Starting with Brie Bella, a Diva who has been fueled with nothing but revenge as of the past few months because of the current Divas Champion. Brie was the champion after winning the championship, Kaitlyn decided it was time to cash in.

Jerry Lawler: Brie lost time after time and now this could be her chance at revenge. If Kaitlyn was to defend the championship and Brie was to win, we could see a case of dejavu except with the roles reversed. But we've got to remember history, we haven't had a Divas Money In The Bank winner in a while who kept the briefcase until they cashed in. They always lost it some way, some how. Angelina Love to Layla. Madison Rayne to Maryse to Kaityn. It could happen with whoever may win this. Now the next diva is someone who is somewhat underrated if that would be the right word.

Michael Cole: Madison Rayne is a diva who XWL has had for a while but she hasn't really done much. She hasn't had a memorable rivalry or anything, but she has proved in matches that she is good. So maybe she could shine here. Michelle McCool is one of the greatest Divas this company has ever had. She is a former champion and has been nothing short of controversy at times may it be with Laycool or by herself. Michelle has been the talk of this company a lot. The last time she came close to winning the championship was against Layla and she may need this briefcase if she wants to be champion again. We've seen a lot of new divas come into this company, none of which can be taken lightly.

Jim Ross: Exactly, Divas like AJ Lee, Kaitlyn, Paige, all are young and have bright careers. McCool either has to keep up with the pack or find a way to force herself into title condition. But speaking of newer Divas, MsChif, a diva who is defiantly.... different, in a good way I'd say. She brings something interesting to XWL. She started off by going against Paige, defeating her and moving onto Nikki, McCool and Lita as her next "victims" and I must say, I'd be scared to go against her. I'd be scared for whoever is the champion if she was to win. She has certain broken the norm for a diva, as we usually think of them as a girl who wears brighter clothes and might act a bit peppier then usual. MsChif isn't like that.

Jerry Lawler: It will be a great match, all the divas deserve this win and it will be interesting to see who gets that Money In The Bank Briefcase. Speaking of championships, Antonio Cesaro and Sheamus are scheduled to go one on one with a United States Championship match on the line. Both of these men were two competitors in the World Series which was won by Christian but these men came close and a feud evolved from it. Sheamus went one on one with Carlito for the World Series and after his match, Sheamus was attacked from behind by Antonio Cesaro which was pretty shocking as no one expected it. And the next week is where things began to build up as Sheamus called Antonio Cesaro out to the ring.

Michael Cole: Sheamus wanted a fight an to get revenge but Antonio Cesaro had other plans as he only wanted to teach Sheamus a lesson when attacking him. Antonio Cesaro feels he was cheated out of his opportunity of being at Final Stand and now from the looks of it, he is taking his anger out on Sheamus. Sheamus thinks that Cesaro is nothing more then a sore loser but tonight we shall find out who is the real loser when "The Celtic Warrior" Sheamus collides with the "Swiss Sensation" Antonio Cesaro! Sheamus looking to recapture a championship after being lacking championship wins while Cesaro looks to recapture his United States Championship he once held. Should be a great match none the less but the next match could be better if I do say so myself.

Jim Ross: Not to offend Sheamus or Cesaro, but we have a triple threat match for the Intercontinental Championship at Final Stand! We will see the champion, John Morrison, defend his championship against "The Awesome One" The Miz and "The Greatest Man To Ever Live" Austin Aries in a triple threat elimination match! This feud was originally just The Miz versus Austin Aries but as the feud evolved, John Morrison got himself involved along with the Intercontinental Championship. This match was made official about three weeks ago when Vickie Guerrero lifted the suspension on Austin Aries after he stole Morrison's Intercontinental Championship and even though Aries still had the championship, Morrison wanted the match to be made for Final Stand. Now before we talk about this match a little more bit more. King, who do you think will win this match? Morrison, Aries, or Miz?

Jerry Lawler: I've gotta go with my main man, the prince of Parkour, John Morrison! He has went through Extreme Rules Match and Two Out Of Three Falls, this will be nothing! But now Miz and Aries, neither can be doubted. They have a lot of talent, Miz being a former United States Champion, and both were close to being World Champions. John Morrison has his Intercontinental Championship back in hand. Some may say that what Austin Aries has done has gone too far but in reality, John has done with these things before. Having stuff stolen from him and he will win it back from whoever stole it. It happened with Christian and it can happen with this. Each man has a huge amount of momentum going into this and each superstar could use this win. It's just a matter of time before we witness this match.

Michael Cole: Next up, the 3rd Championship match of the night and the last Divas match we have to talk about. We have Alicia Fox going against Paige who is also going against the Divas Champion, Kaitlyn, in another triple threat match! Two triple threat matches in one night! Kaitlyn originally won this championship back at the XWL Five year anniversary show when she went one on one with Brie Bella with the former champion, Layla El, as the special guest referee. She won, went on to defend the championship in a triple threat match and deal with Brie for a couple of months before defeating her once and for all. While this was happening, Paige and Alicia were going at it and they were scheduled to go one on one at Uprising when a situation was added that the winner was set to face Kaitlyn here tonight at Final Stand.

Jim Ross: The match ended in a draw and when Paige and Fox were arguing to Vickie about who should get the championship match when Kaitlyn came in and suggested a triple threat match happened. This rivalry had a series of attacks brought to you by Paige and sometimes Layla with her and the feud peaked in my opinion when we were watching a three on two match two weeks ago. Kaitlyn and Paige were the legal women when Layla began to enter the ring, causing Fox to yell at the referee. The referee was annoyed with Fox and kept her out, leading to Kaitlyn being eliminated by the two british divas. Kaitlyn believes that Fox did this on purpose and now Kaitlyn an Fox have a little tension going into this match. It seemed like it would be Fox an Kaitlyn versus Paige and now it is truly a triple threat match with the championship on the line. Three young divas with bright futures, one championship. Who do you think will win?

Jerry Lawler: Change. This match has been built somewhat around that. And change is here so says Kevin Steen. For weeks we say vignettes that advertised "change" and it was pretty unknown of what they meant and who was behind the but it was still foggy at first when change was here. A man named Steve Corino emerged from the back, people were confused why he was here before it was soon clear why. He said that he wasn't the change and he announced the change and we heard the creepy intro to the theme of Kevin Steen play before he made his way out. Kevin Steen didn't even have the chance to speak before he was soon interrupted by the Breakdown General manager himself, Hulk Hogan. He wasn't so happy with these men being out here.

Michael Cole: Steen didn't seem to care so much as he said the words, and I quote, Kevin Steen said "Fuck You and Fuck XWL" before delivering a package piledriver to Hogan himself. As he was carried out of the ring, Steen shouted once again "Fuck You XWL, Fuck You All!" and this has been the buzz of XWL for some time as we haven't seen someone who was such a rebel since the Resistance last year. They were Cody Rhodes, Layla, and three others who no one really cares about now after they got broken up by Edge. Kevin Steen kept getting his voice into XWL, someway and somehow, and it didn't make Hogan happy. Steen eventually interrupted Hogan for the last time and a No Holds Barred match was made for Final Stand. This is going to be terrible for Hogan, Steen is out for blood. It just won't be good for him.

Jim Ross: And now this match has brought out a new side of the DiBiase Posse party leader. Everything that has happened as of late has brought out a much more serious side of Ted DiBiase. He just isn't that happy go lucky guy any more, he is out to hurt Shawn Michaels tonight inside Hell In A Cell. Let's take you back near a year ago to when all of this basically started. A former superstar of XWL who goes by the name of Cody Rhodes started a "#FireTed" campaign which wasn't taken serious by anyone at first. People would blow him off, ignore him, laugh at him. Ted didn't care either, he was the World Heavyweight Champion. He was at the top of his career and he couldn't really care about what Cody Rhodes thought. But Cody wasn't the only problem that Ted had to deal with, a new problem emerged for Ted DiBiase and that problem had four letters with it and was a man who would kill for championship gold. Edge, The Rated R Superstar, who was defeated by Ted a while ago, in a number one contenders match.

Jerry Lawler: The feud between Ted and Edge was the start of the new side that we've seen of Ted DiBiase. The most notable time it was shown was during an XWL Backstage fallout when Ted DiBiase was giving the beating of a life time throughout the back of the arena. Edge even hid in the Divas Locker room which was pretty funny. Ted was honestly pissed off as Edge drove away in a stolen car just to get away from Ted and this was nothing for the feud. And to make things worse on Ted, the way he lost his World Heavyweight Championship didn't help anything. The referee was out, Edge was on the outside of the ring and Ted didn't want to wait any longer. He went to go grab Edge and wham! Edge hit him over the head with the championship and got the pin. Just when things couldn't get worse, Vickie Guerrero came out and did the unthinkable. She fired Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes' "#FireTed" campaign turned out to be a success.

Michael Cole: Fast forward a couple of months. Ted DiBiase decided that he was finished being fired and he wanted his job back. He began to show up on XWL shows, despite not having a contract and he caused trouble. He wanted to get under the skin of Vickie and he knew he was desperate to get that contract back but he didn't care. He was determined to get that contract of his back because wrestling is in his blood and he comes from a wrestling family. He didn't want to let his father down, or anyone of his fans down. Eventually Vickie got to the point where she seemed to be done with Ted. She gave him the match against an unknown opponent who turned out to be a pretty surprising. His opponent... Vickie Guerrero... And what happened? You thought Ted would win that match? Nope, he lost. Yes, you heard me right, he lost to Vickie Guerrero.

Jim Ross: It's not what you think though, he lost due to interference from Shawn Michaels who kicked him in the face with a Sweet Chin Music. Ted got a match against Shawn Michaels, looking to get revenge but at the end of the match when Shawn was about to win, Vickie came down and made the count to give Shawn the win.Ted got another chance to get his contract back in a ladder match against Shawn Michaels. Ted won! But it was once again a trick up Vickie's sleeve as that contract wasn't a "Superstars" contract because it was a "personal assistance" contract. Ted didn't work for XWL and he was no superstar. He was Vickie's assistance. Under the job, some superstars like Randy Orton knocked some sense into him while some workers like Maryse tried to put me down. Ted is on the verge of snapping and he is getting a Hell In a Cell match again Shawn Michaels with a SUPERSTARS contract on the line. I wouldn't feel so safe for Shawn. He made this personal. He will regret it as Ted is out for vengeance. Shawn brought up Ted's son, Tate, and Ted didn't take that too lightly so he decided to bring Shawn's kids into this. This quest for revenge as not only been about that, but it has become personal. They want to figuratively want to kill each other and inside Hell In A Cell, anything can happen and with these two, anything will happen.

Jerry Lawler: And now the main event match of the Final Stand card. The World Heavyweight Championship. The Best In The World At What He Does, Chris Jericho, vs. Joey Ryan. This match was originally set to be a triple threat involving Triple H but the match was made into a one on one when Triple H and Joey Ryan went one on one to see who would go on to face Chris Jericho at Final Stand at Final Stand. And we can't forget about Joey Ryan's return. Chris Jericho was celebrating his win and a short time later when Triple H was getting up, out of no where Joey Ryan came around and knocked the lights out in Triple H when he took him down with a massive Superkick! The fans went crazy as Joey Ryan took down the cocky World Champion shortly after his superkick against Triple H connected and I must say, I was happy myself to see Chris Jericho taken off his high horse like that.

Michael Cole: I wasn't so happy but who cares, we've got an amazing match in store for us. Most of this feud was set around Triple H and Chris Jericho for months and then Chris Jericho, Triple H and Joey Ryan but in the end, it came down to Joey Ryan and Chris Jericho. Joey Ryan, the man who dominated the XWL scene in 2012. Joey Ryan won a couple of slammy awards. At Final Stand IV he won the Intercontinental Championship and inside the Elimination Chamber he won the World Heavyweight Championship. 2012 was the year of Joey Ryan without a doubt. Chris Jericho has been one of the top stars to ever enter the company. Chris Jericho is a former United States Champion. Chris Jericho was the first Intercontinental Champion. Chris Jericho is a multiple time World Heavyweight Champion. This will be a Final stand for the ages, you won't want to miss this. We hope all of you enjoy the show because with a front row view I'm sure we will. And the show will begin right... Now!

Jerry Lawler: Now our very first match of the night is Randy Orton taking on the “Big Red Monster” Kane!

Jim Ross: Something has got to give here tonight, and personally I don’t see either man backing down.

Michael Cole: Maybe neither man will back down, but what state will Randy Orton be in after everything he’s been through over the past month?

Jerry Lawler: Randy is a fighter and he’s got heart. He proved this on Breakdown when he laid out Kane with an RKO and sent him running backstage!

Michael Cole: That was a sneak attack, whenever Kane and Orton have actually gotten into a fight Kane has come out on top.

Jim Ross: Let’s not get ahead of ourselves guys. This all started back at Uprising last month when Randy Orton made his claim for a spot in the Money in the Bank ladder match.

Jerry Lawler: Kane had different plans, however. He returned by interrupting Randy and dropping him with a Chokeslam before crushing his throat with a steel chair. Not only that, but he was sitting on the chair!

Michael Cole: Kane has said he wants to test Randy and push him to his limits, all in an attempt to prove he still is a monster, or the “Devil’s Favorite Demon.”

Jerry Lawler: I have a sneaking suspicion it may have a little something to do with Randy Orton punting Kane last year, which is something Kane sure does love to talk about.

Jim Ross: Now things really escalated between the two when Kane kidnapped Randy’s father, Hall of Famer “Cowboy” Bob Orton. Kane then tortured Bob for a full week before bringing him out to the ring. In the end, it was all a ploy to get Randy in the ring. Kane took Randy down with another Chokeslam, and added insult to injury by giving Bob Orton a Tombstone.

Jerry Lawler: Randy got some revenge the following week, driving a chair into Kane’s spine ten times! Most people would be satisfied with that, but Randy wants to end Kane tonight.

Michael Cole: Orton may have one upped Kane there, but there is no doubt the monster has gotten into his head. Kane has taunted Orton for weeks, lurking in the shadows. This was proved when Orton punted Rey Mysterio in the head while imagining Kane’s head on his shoulders.

Jim Ross: Kane wasn’t done with the mind games yet, and he went on to say his rival had lost his killer instinct. He challenged him to a fight backstage to prove otherwise, only for Orton to fall short in the end and succomb to Kane’s claw like submission.

Jerry Lawler: But back to what I was talking about earlier, I think Randy has gotten into Kane’s head after giving him that RKO this past week on Breakdown!

Jim Ross: Well we’ll see about that up next, let’s send it to the ring for this very personal match!

*As J.R. stops talking, the broadcast heads up to the camera all the way in the upper deck. Randy Orton’s theme hits and the all the fans in front of the camera jump up to the feet and cheer.*



*Orton steps out onto the stage, gazing across the arena with a look of determination and focus on his face.*



Jerry Lawler: And there is he. The “Viper” Randy Orton.

Michael Cole: I hope he’s ready.

[Justin Roberts]
The following contest is scheduled for one fall. Now, introducing first.. from St. Louis, Missouri... weighing in at two hundred and thirty-five pounds... the “Viper...” RRRRRRRANDYYYYYYYYY ORTON!

*Randy Orton marches down the ramp, keeping his eyes on the ring the entire time. As he reaches the bottom of the long Final Stand ramp, he stops and looks upon the Georgia Dome.*



Jim Ross: Cole, if you want to ask if Randy’s ready for this match, just look in his eyes. He is ready. He is determined. He wants this match. He wants Kane. He wants to fight Kane. He wants to hurt Kane.

Michael Cole: Randy can want to do whatever he wants, but in the end it only matters what he can do.

Jerry Lawler: We’ve seen Kane in one match since his return, and it got throw out. How do we know he’s ready for sure?

Michael Cole: He is a former Intercontinental AND United States Champion. This is his game they’re playing, he makes the rules, and Randy says himself he needs to break them in order to win here tonight.

Jerry Lawler: Well, rules are like bones. They’re meant to be broken! Ha!

Jim Ross: Oh, King.

*Randy enters the ring and heads straight to the turnbuckle. He climbs up and does his signature pose to a round of applause from the crowd.*





*Suddenly, Orton’s entrance is interrupted by fire erupting onto the stage. The lights in the arena dim and fog fills the stage as the theme song of Kane plays.*



Jerry Lawler: Here he comes!

*As the fog starts to clear from the stage, we can clearly see Kane standing in front of the Final Stand V logo ominously.*

Jim Ross: Just spooky intense is Kane as he stands amidst the fog on the stage. Just a towering, monstrous figure.

Michael Cole: That’s what Randy Orton is facing tonight. That is what he has to deal with tonight if he wants to walk out of this arena.

Jerry Lawler: I do not envy Randy Orton.

[Justin Roberts]
Introducing next... from Parts Unknown... weighing in at three hundred and twenty-four pounds... KANE!



*As Kane walks down the ramp, the camera pans back to Randy Orton. Orton stands in the ring with a now pugnacious look on his face as he awaits his rival to make it in the ring. The two do not cease eye contact for one moment during the entrance.*

Jim Ross: You can cut the tension with a knife between these two.

Jerry Lawler: Look into the eyes of both of these men. No one is going to back down tonight!

Michael Cole: And THAT will be Orton’s downfall.

Jim Ross: I hate to admit it, but Cole might be right.

*When Kane enters the ring, he attempts to set off his pyro usual. Randy, on the other hand, has different plans. He strikes Kane and takes him off guard with various strikes.*

Jerry Lawler: Look at Randy go!

Jim Ross: Orton wasting no time here tonight!

Michael Cole: Cheap shot! What a cheap shot!

*As the bell rings, Randy is already busy hammering away at Kane. He’s back him into the corner and he punches him in the head over and over. He turns the focus on the attack, driving his boot into the mid-section of Kane. The referee tries to pull Orton out of the corner, but he refuses to listen. The ref begins counting to five, and Orton finally complies at the count four at the risk of being disqualified.*

Jim Ross: Randy cannot risk getting disqualified tonight or he will lose his chance to get revenge on Kane.

Jerry Lawler: I don’t think Kane wants him disqualified either, he wants to beat him all by himself!

*After finally stopping the attack, Orton tries to go back to Kane. Kane is ready, however, and he strikes Orton with a wicked uppercut. Orton falls down, but is quickly back up. He throws a punch at Kane, only for it to be blocked. Kane goes of the offense, throwing haymakers at Randy. He pressures him against the ropes and grabs him by the arm. He sends him across the ring with an Irish Whip, only to take him back down with a big boot upon his return. Orton holds his jaw as Kane grabs him by the head. He fights back, hitting another punch to the gut. Kane is staggering and Orton connects with a dropkick.*



Jim Ross: Beautiful standing dropkick from the third generation Superstar.

*Kane quickly rolls out of the ring, trying to regroup. Orton is in hot pursuit and he follows him out. He tries to surprise him once again, but Kane moves out of the way and sends Orton straight into the ringpost. Randy is wrapped around the metal as Kane takes his arm and pulls on it, pressing it up against the ringpost. The referee is starting to count to ten, and Kane slams the arm into the ringpost. Orton slides down in pain as Kane slides into the ring. He gets in the referee’s face and yells at him to stop counting. In fear, the referee agrees and allows Kane back out on the outside. Randy is waiting for him, and he kicks at his knee. Kane grabs it, allowing Orton to send him head first into the steel steps.*

Michael Cole: Oh my god Kane’s head just bounced off the steel!

Jerry Lawler: This isn’t a wrestling match; this is a fight!

Jim Ross: No one expected anything else, either.

*Randy heads to the other side of the ring as Kane uses the apron to get up from the hit. The top step has been flipped over and went flying to the end of the entrance ramp. As Kane leans against the apron, Randy is all over him as he pours in the shots. He wraps Kane in the apron, trapping the monster. The crowd pops as he completely unloads, just going crazy with his fists and he repeatedly slams them into Kane’s head and back. Eventually, Kane sinks down and is consumed whole by the apron. Randy goes under, looking for him, but is dragged head first into the metal support of the ring! He seems to be out cold as a devious smirk grows on Kane.*

Jim Ross: Now Randy’s skull has been driven into the metal, these two are using everything for their advantage!

*Kane comes out from under the ring and grabs Orton. He picks him up and tosses him back into the ring. As he climbs back up with the ropes, Randy shoots to his feet and and kicks him in the stomach. Kane hunches over as Randy goes for the Hangman’s DDT. Kane proves it’s too early and forces his way into the ring. He pushes Randy all the way back into the corner and he cringes. He sinks to the bottom as Kane puts the boots to his midsection. The referee tries to get Kane away, but the monster pushes him away. He continues the assault, placing his boot on Orton’s throat and using the ropes for leverage. The referee begins counting again, only to be chased off by Kane.*

Jerry Lawler: I’d get out of there if I was the referee!

Michael Cole: I’d get out of there if I was Orton!

*Clearly, Kane wasted his time instilling fear into the referee as it only gave Randy time to recover. He gets Kane with a sucker punch and grabs him by the head. He slams it straight into the turnbuckle as Kane leans up against the corner. Orton climbs up on the second rope and he drills the shots in the head, the fans counting each other he hits. One! Two! Three! Four! Five! Six! Seven! Eight! Nine! Te-no! Kane blocks the last fist and throws him down to the mat. Randy is back up and charges, only to be caught with an elbow. Kane goes off the ropes and heads for Orton, but Orton leapfrogs him. On his way back, Kane gets caught by a powerslam, driving him to the mat.*



Jim Ross: What strength from Orton, hitting Kane with a powerslam like that.

*Randy hooks the leg, only getting a one. He does not allow Kane to get up after the kick out, stomping away at his limbs and torso. He does the full circle around Kane’s body, stomping at each body part. As he gets to the head, he takes a look around the arena before finally doing it. Kane tries to roll out of harm’s way, but Randy refuses to let him get away. He grabs him by the legs and pulls him into the center of the ring. Kane turns onto his belly and pushes him off with such great force and takes him out of the ring. As he gets up, Orton has a look of shock on his face as Kane grins again.*

Michael Cole: You want to talk about raw strength? Look at that! Kane just sent Orton flying out of the ring with his feet!

Jerry Lawler: There is no debating that Kane is strong, but is his heart as strong as the Viper’s?

*Kane motions to Randy to “come and get it.” Orton slides back into the ring and Kane immediately goes back to the attack, stomping away at his head and shoulders. With Orton down on the ground, Kane lifts up his head and bounces off the ropes. As he comes back, he drills Randy with a low dropkick. He covers, only getting a one count as well. Kane just shoots the referee a dirty look and he backs away. He turns back to Randy, who sends him face first into the turnbuckle again. Orton backs up and measures him, crushing him with a clothesline. He cracks his neck before hitting Kane with a neckbreaker.*



Jim Ross: What a neckbreaker by Orton.

*Kane is vulnerable and Randy plans on wasting no time in capitalizing. He grabs Kane by the head and it seems like he’s going for a DDT, yet we’ll never know as Kane flips him overhead. As Orton gets back up from the drop, he gets hit by another sick uppercut. He rolls to the apron again and Kane follows him. He leans over the top rope and tries to grab him, but Orton tries to fight him off. He throws multiple punches at him before getting up and hitting a jawbreaker using the ropes. As Orton lands on the floor, Kane flies back into the ring.*

Michael Cole: Just a nasty jawbreaker by Orton, no other way to put it.

Jerry Lawler: I cannot get over how well these guys are using the environment to their advantage!

*Kane tries to recuperate in the ring as Orton stalks his prey from the outside. He slowly sneaks up the steel steps as Kane had no idea he is being hunted. Orton gets back up on the apron when suddenly Kane comes to his sense and and clobbers him with a hard shot. Orton is reeling as Kane steps to the outside, throwing more shots at him. The two start trading blows back and forth, causing the other man to teeter off each time. Eventually, Kane misses a shot and he pays. Orton pushes him into the ringpost and once he turns around, he gets hit by the RKO!*

Jim Ross: RKO! RKO on the apron! Kane must be out!

Michael Cole: But look! Now Randy has to roll that three hundred plus pound frame into the ring.

Jerry Lawler: Come on, Randy!



*The crowd is chanting for Orton as Kane drops to the floor. Randy hangs onto the ropes for balance as now he is the one with a smile on his face. He hops down to the floor, going after Kane. The referee quickly heads out as well, trying to get them back in the ring. Orton and the ref but heads over this, allowing Kane to get up using the Spanish announce table. He charges at Orton, but Randy turns around at the last second. He sides step him, and Kane bumps into the referee! Kane is startled by this, and Orton sizes him up again. He goes for the RKO, only to get pushed off onto the announcer’s table!*

Michael Cole: We might want to get out of here.

Jerry Lawler: Way ahead of you!

*As Randy’s head hangs from the table, Kane drives his boot into it, causing Randy to fall backwards into Cole’s chair. Kane begins ripping apart the announcer table, tearing off the covering and the three monitors. He pushes over whatever paper the announcers had left behind to floor as Randy grabs one of the monitors. He smacks Kane in the skull with it, causing him to stagger. He climbs up the top of the announce table, leaping off and connecting with the Thez Press! Kane tries to cover up as Randy throws everything he’s got at him. Eventually he pushes him off and heads back to the ring.*

Jerry Lawler: Are we safe?

Jim Ross: Yeah, we’re good. Cole, get back over here!

Michael Cole: Relax, J.R.! I wasn’t scared!

*Kane is trying to catch his breath in the ring as Orton is once again hunting him. He watches Kane’s every move as he circles around him in the ring. He goes for the RKO again, but Kane blocks it. He pushes him into the ropes and clobbers him from behind. Orton falls to the mat as Kane climbs to the top rope. He is now the one stalking his prey as Randy uses the ropes to get up on his feet. Kane is counting the seconds until Orton turns around, and once he does, Kane hits his signature flying clothesline! The crowd boos as Kane gets up, flips his hair back, and tightens his glove. Randy gets up and turns around right into a Chokeslam! The camera zooms in on Orton's face of anguish.*



Jim Ross: There it is! The Chokeslam!

Jerry Lawler: Randy’s in trouble now!

Michael Cole: The referee is still down, what is Kane supposed to do now? This is highway robbery!

Jim Ross: Stop it, Cole.

Michael Cole: This is our first match of the night, J.R.! You’re picking fights already?

*Randy Orton is out in the ring as Kane just sits there, not sure what to do. He gets up and starts yelling for another referee. Luckily for him, the original referee he flattened crawls back into the ring. Kane slaps him once on the head to wake him up as he goes down and hooks the leg of Orton. The referee slowly makes the count as Orton kicks out at two! The fans go wild as Kane sits up in absolute shock. He screams at the referee to count faster next time or he’ll end him personally.*

Jerry Lawler: Kane just besides himself at Randy Orton kicking out!

Jim Ross: What a testament to the heart of Orton, kicking out of the Chokeslam like that.

*As Randy continues to lay on the mat, not being able to get up, Kane hunches over him. He hollers, “I WILL END YOU, RANDY! I WILL END YOU! END YOU!” He grabs him by the throat again and lifts him up. In an act of desperation, he grabs onto Kane’s mask and tries to yank it off. Kane lets go of his grip in order to adjust his mask, giving Orton room to breathe. After fixing it, Kane heads back over his way, only to be met with a swift uppercut. Orton hits another one and another before dropping Kane with the clothesline. He slides behind Kane and pounds on the mat, calling for the RKO again. He goes for it, but Kane covers his mouth and blocks it. We quickly realize what Kane’s doing as he’s locking in his claw submission!*



Jerry Lawler: Oh no!

Jim Ross: Kane’s got it; he’s got that claw like submission locked in.

Jerry Lawler: He’s going to suffocate him!

Michael Cole: This is it! Kane’s gonna end him!

*Kane forces Orton down onto the mat and really wrenches in the hold. It’s locked in the center of the ring as Randy squirms around, trying to find some way out of it. Orton knows he has to get out of this before it’s too late, before his eyes shut and he’s out of it. He knows his family honor and his livelihood is on the line, but it’s all slowly crumbling as Kane continues to apply more and more pressure onto the hold. As each second goes by, Orton begins to fight a little less. Eventually, he stops moving completely and that’s when the referee makes his move. He raises his right arm and lets go, it drops to the mat. He picks it up a second time, thump. He picks it up for the third time, but somehow it doesn’t go down.*

Jerry Lawler: What?

Jim Ross: By god! He’s fighting out!

Michael Cole: No! There’s no way! He can’t be doing this!

*With his right arm he begins punching away at Kane. With each strike that connects, Kane’s grip loosens just a little more. Eventually, Kane has to let go and Orton leaps up, hitting Kane with another dropkick. He’s got Kane right where he wants him as he hits another two clothesline in a row. He quickly ascends to the top rope and measures his rival. He leaps off and hits an amazingly perfect crossbody on Kane. He falls into the cover, but he only gets a two as Kane throws him off and into the air.*

Jim Ross: Another awesome display of power from Kane, kicking out by throwing Orton into the air!

Jerry Lawler: I just don’t know how these two have anything left.

*Orton falls onto his stomach as Kane gets back up to his feet. Orton crawls around the ring until he gets up, and he’s met with a hard shot that rocks him from Kane. Kane grabs him by the arm and whips him, but hangs on to him and connects with a sidewalk slam. It is clear Kane is going through the motions and is looking for a Chokeslam again. Randy has no idea he’s being set up by the monster until it’s too late. Kane grabs him by the throat, yet Randy is resilient and fights him off. He makes him reel with a couple of hard strikes and he runs off the ropes, only to run right back into the grip of Kane! Kane lifts him up in the air for the Chokeslam, but Randy counters it in the air and hits the RKO!*

Jim Ross: By god! Randy Orton just countered the Chokeslam in mid air!

Michael Cole: I can’t believe it, but this might be it for Kane!

Jerry Lawler: Cover him, Randy! Do it!



*Randy crawls over to Kane’s body and doesn't even bother to hook the leg. The referee drops down and begins to make the count.

1!








2!








Kane gets his foot on the ropes!*

Michael Cole: No! He got his foot on the rope!

Jim Ross: My god, I can’t believe it!

Jerry Lawler: And neither can Randy Orton!

*Randy certainly cannot believe it as he isn’t even aware Kane got his foot on the rope. He looks at the referee and asks why he stopped counting, and the ref points out Kane’s foot. Orton turns onto his stomach and looks at Kane’s foot, pounding on the mat in anger. He grabs Kane by the head, connecting with a DDT. He stretches a little bit, getting in the zone. He grabs a hold of Kane again, locking in a rest hold. Kane counters this however, lifting Orton up onto his shoulder and hitting the Snake Eyes! He runs off the ropes and goes for the big boot, but the counter continue and Orton dodges it. Randy sneaks behind him and hits the chop block.*

Jim Ross: The chop block by Orton, this could be his chance to cut the monster down to size.

*Randy takes the leg and kicks it a few times before driving his elbow into it. Kane yells out in pain and Orton has clearly found a weakness. He grabs the leg and rolls to the outside before slamming it again the apron. Kane tries to grab it, but Orton walks to the ring post and pulls him into it. He locks the leg into the steel steps and Kane is helpless as the “Apex Predator” begins to pound away at the leg over and over. The referee is unsuccessful in his attempts to pry the Viper away from Kane. He eventually climbs up onto the steps and delivers one big final stomp to the knee as Kane finally breaks away.*

Michael Cole: This is cruel, Orton just wants to punish and hurt Kane.

Jim Ross: With everything Kane’s put him through, I don’t blame him.

*Kane holds onto his leg as he gets up in the ring. He limps around as Randy slithers back in, kicking the back of knee. He falls over and Randy smirks before dropping his knee onto the skull. Kane crawls around the ring to Orton’s feet and now Randy has him right where he wants him; at his feet looking for mercy. He grabs his head and looks down at him as he begins to throw rights at his head again. He knees him in the gut and tosses him straight to the outside. He poses in the center of the ring, the crowd applauding. He follows Kane to the outside for the third time in this match, but when he gets out there Kane grabs him by the throat! He lifts him up and tosses him straight through the barricade!*

Jim Ross: BY GOD! BY GOD! HE JUST BROKE HIM IN HALF!

Jerry Lawler: I can’t believe my eyes... Kane just put Orton through the time keeper’s barricade with the Chokeslam!

Michael Cole: There’s no way Randy can get back from this, this is just too much.

*The referee doesn’t know what to do as both men are down on the outside. Randy Orton is motionless in the rubble of the barricade as Kane is down from the exhaustion, the amount of force he had to apply to put him through the barricade was the last thing he had in him. Instead of counting them out, the referee rushes to the outside and checks on both men. The doctor is already tending to Orton by the time he gets there. Meanwhile, the broadcast shows multiple replies of Kane chokeslamming him through the barricade.*

Jim Ross: I think we might have to call the match here.

*As the doctor and referee check on Randy, Kane sits back up on the outside. He grabs the referee and throws him back into the ring. He reenters himself and demands the referee to start counting Randy out. The referee tries to reason with him, but Kane threatens him to count him out or else. Reluctantly, he begins the ten count to jeers from the crowd.*

Jerry Lawler: Come on! Not like this!

[Referee]
1!

2!

3!

4!

5!

[Kane]
Faster!

[Referee]
6!

7!

*Randy begins to stir in the pile of debris.*

[Referee]
8!

Jim Ross: Randy’s got to make it back in quick!

[Referee]
9!

*Randy gets onto to his feet and makes a beeline for the ring. He barely makes it in and Kane stomps in anger. He storms over to Randy and grabs him, and Orton hits the RKO out of nowhere! Orton lays still on the mat for about thirty second before finally making the cover.



1!








2!




No! Kickout!*

Jim Ross: What will it take? What will it take to end this?

Jerry Lawler: Who knows? Randy has already taken two chokeslams and he was just put through the barricade. Now Kane’s taken two RKOs and they are both still going!

Michael Cole: But look at these guys. They are both out in the ring, they have nothing left!

*Randy is the first one up to his feet as clearly the kick out from Kane was nothing except him being the in-ring veteran he is. Orton grabs him and picks him up, only to send him back down with his signature inverted headlock backbreaker. Everyone in the Georgia Dome is on their feet as Randy looks to them. He tells them all he’s going to end Kane before turning around and getting right in his face. He gets ready to pounce, sizing Kane up for the third RKO. Once Kane gets up, he hits it, but doesn’t cover.*

Jerry Lawler: What is he doing?

Jim Ross: I don’t know... he should be covering him!

Michael Cole: I don’t like the looks of this.

*Randy backs up to the corner as he tilts his head. He just stares at Kane, who uses his hands and elbows to just barely lift his head up from the mat. Orton straights his head and puts his right foot in front, it is now clear what he is looking for.*



Jim Ross: Wait a minute... he’s going for the Punt!

*As Kane gets to his hands and knees, Randy starts to run for the Punt. When he kicks, Kane backs up, causing him to miss. Kane quickly gets up and spins Orton around after he collides with the corner. He hits the Chokeslam and covers again.



1!





2!





3!*

Michael Cole: Three!

Jim Ross: Damn it!

[Justin Roberts]
Ladies and gentlemen... your winner of the match... Kane!



*Jeers fill the arena as Kane’s theme begins to play again. He is barely able to sit up as the referee informs him of his victory. Orton lays on the mat, motionless.*

Jim Ross: I can’t believe I’m saying this, but Randy Orton has lost. Randy was pushed to his limit and he couldn’t finish the job.

Jerry Lawler: I don’t know what to say... what a match.

Michael Cole: Well, Kane has done it. He has broken Randy Orton, he has ended him here tonight at Final Stand.

*Kane stands up in the ring as the camera shows multiple fans in the arena who are in shock that Randy Orton has been defeated by the “Devil’s Favorite Demon.” He sets off his pyro before bellowing out an evil laugh.*

Jim Ross: The chilling expression of Kane and the broken body of Randy Orton tells it all.

Jerry Lawler: Randy gave everything tonight, his pride and livelihood were on the line; and he lost.

Michael Cole: I told you! No one wanted to believe me!

*Kane leaves the ring and walks up the ramp with a smirk on his face the entire time. As he leaves the arena, Randy Orton gets back up on his feet in the ring. The referee helps him, but Orton shoves him away. The crowd gives him a round of applause, but he puts his head down and limps away from the ring. What is going to happen next after this brutal encounter and Orton’s tragic failure?*

**Final Stand returns from a short advertisement fading to the arena as the commentary team hypes up the next match as the competitors make their entrances**



Jim Ross
That was a hell of a way to kick off Final Stand and it’s only going to get better.

Jerry Lawler
That’s right JR, This next match is going to be just plain physical with both men wanting to hurt the other I can almost guarantee you that someone’s going to need a trip to the hospital after this match.

Jim Ross
That’s right King, It all started few short weeks ago Wade Barrett hospitalised Jeff Hardy and proclaimed himself United States champion

Jerry Lawler
That didn’t sit too well with most but one man in particular made it his job to correct Wade that man being Ezekiel Jackson.

Jim Ross
Jackson was the number one contender for the championship before Wade did what he did so Ezekiel went out there and let Wade know that the belt belonged to him

Jerry Lawler
Yeah, But then Vickie Guerrero came out and announced to the world that Wade would be taking Jeff’s place in this title match.

Jim Ross
I don’t agree with Vickie giving Wade what he wants as some sort of punishment,



**The match starts as both men meet in the middle and exchange a few words before Zeke turns his attention towards the championship belt sitting on the side, Wade notices this and uses the distraction to his advantage quickly landing a stiff right hand to Zeke’s jaw that rocks him a little. Wade wastes no time pressing his advantage as he lifts Zeke up for a quick snap suplex. As Zeke gets to his feet Wade charges at him in an early attempt to hit the Bull Hammer elbow, Luckily Zeke saw it coming and manages to duck just in time to avoid any contact. With Wade’s back turned Zeke hurries to press his attack landing a flurry of punches to Wade’s abdomen, Using his strength to his advantage Zeke tries to lock in the torture rack in an attempt to incapacitate Wade.**



Jim Ross
It looks like Ezekiel’s trying to wear down Wade Barrett with that manoeuvre

Jerry Lawler
That’s smart JR because when you look at Wade Barrett’s matches his strength plays a major factor in his victories, I beat Ezekiel’s hoping this move hurts Wade enough to neutralise some of that power game.

** Wade manages to slip off Zeke’s back and slides out of the ring to regain his composure as he looks somewhat shocked at Zeke coming right after him. Back in the ring Zeke has an impatient look on his face and goes out of the ring to continue the match, Wade realises this and slowly makes his way further away from Zeke as the two begin walking around the ring’s edge with neither man taking his eyes off of his opponent. Zeke looks bored by this and just runs into the ring cutting the distance between him and Wade in half. Wade tries to retreat under the ring much to Zeke’s amusement as he grabs Wade’s legs and proceeds to drag him out. Jackson immediately grabs Wade by his hair and starts to drag him up using it, Suddenly a thunderous crack can be heard as Wade smashes a steel chair that he must’ve acquired whilst under the ring over Zeke’s cranium.**



Jerry Lawler
What a brutal shot that was by Wade Barrett right in front of us with that chair.

Jim Ross
We talked before the match started about the history between these two men but what we neglected to mention is that Wade was Hardy’s bodyguard for a while before turning on him and during that time he laid Ezekiel Jackson out in that ring plenty of times for Hardy’s pay check

** Even though he’s just been hit with a steel chair Zeke’s still somehow on his feet which prompts Wade to hit him once more with it being this time that Zeke hits the ground. With Zeke down on one knee by the steel steps Wade can be heard shouting “It’s over” at Zeke before swinging for his head with the once more, To the surprise of many fans in attendance Zeke’s able to get his head just out of the chairs path as it collides with the steel steps that Zeke had been leaning on. The chair bounces back almost hitting Wade in the face Jackson seeing his opportunity launches himself at Wade with full force knocking him into the barricade, With Wade up against the barricade Zeke begins laying in some shots of his own before slamming Wade head first into the announce table. **

Jim Ross
They’re fighting right here in front of us folks and I hope this is as close as I ever get to in ring competition.

Jerry Lawler
Watch out JR I don’t think he’s finished.

** Whilst King and JR have been talking Zeke’s slammed Wade’s head into the announce table numerous times, Each time more devastating than the last. Finally finished Zeke lets loose an angry roar which prompts the fans to begin cheering his name. He stands still for a brief moment soaking in all the applause before running straight into Wade knocking him to the ground with a wicked clothesline. Zeke takes the time to look under the ring for weapon he can use whilst he has Wade down on the ground, After a few short seconds he pulls out a Singapore cane and begins smacking Wade with it. Wade’s still on the ground as Zeke continues hitting him with the cane whilst he’s crawling in an attempt to avoid the beating. Zeke turns around for a brief moment to play to the crowd by raising the cane high above his head, When he goes to turn around he’s met by a vicious shot from the same steel chair that Wade dropped earlier on in the match when Zeke was able to dodge it. Having utilised it Wade drops the chair to the floor and goes off to find a more lethal weapon. **



Jim Ross
Wade’s lucky that steel chair was still there from earlier to help him even the odds or I doubt he’d be in such an advantageous position right now.

Jerry Lawler
I’ve got to agree with you there JR, That chair just saved Wade Barrett from a world of hurt.

** Wade appears to have found what he was looking for as he begins dragging a table out from underneath the ring, When he’s finally finished setting him up Zeke’s already back to his feet and dashes straight for Wade who realises just at the last second that he’s taken too long setting it up as Zeke tackles him right into the steel steps with Wade’s head ricocheting off them with great force. Now he’s back in control Zeke makes sure he doesn’t get caught in the same trap again instantly drags Wade’s body up to a vertical base before rolling him back into the ring to ensure he doesn’t get caught off guard by another chair shot. Once they’re in the ring Zeke starts to take his time, Hitting some big scoop slams and a suplex or two on Wade who still looks a little dazed after his head bounced off of the steel. Once Wade’s managed to get back on a vertical base Zeke picks him up in a bear hug like position and slams him in the corner. With Wade in position Zeke backs up a little bit before going outside to grab a steel chair which he wedges between the ropes so that it’s in front of Wade’s head, Yet again Zeke backs up only this time he performs his signature taunt before sprinting at Wade for his trademark clothesline… SMASH! Wade was able to get out of the way at the very last second by rolling under the bottom rope meaning that Zeke’s arm caught nothing except the steel chair. **

Jerry Lawler
That was one hell of a close call there for Wade, I thought Zeke was about to end the match right there.

Jim Ross
It looked like Wade was down and out, But looking at him now outside the ring sorting out the table from earlier it looks like he was playing possum to sucker the inexperienced Ezekiel Jackson into inflicting damage onto himself.



** Once Wade’s happy with the table’s positioning he refocuses his attention to Zeke who’s still holding his arm in pain following that last collision, seeing that Zeke’s arm’s seriously injured Wade goes to work on it. Wrenching it several times before bringing it crashing back down to the mat, Wade has a cocky smile on his face because of the devastation he’s already caused to Zeke’s body with the match only just getting started. Wade continues to put pressure on Zeke arm stomping on it a few times before dragging his head under the bottom turnbuckle and sending Zeke’s arm into the steel post. Directly after he’s done that Wade drags Zeke onto the apron as he sets him up in a powerslam position overlooking the table, Wade pauses for a moment to strike his signature pose before running at Zeke in an attempt to put him through the table only for Zeke to slip from his grasp at the last second. Zeke lands a few shots to the head of Barrett that cause him to back up against the steel ringpost, With no wasted motion Zeke charges at him and finally manages to hit his signature clothesline which make Barrett fall into a slump on top of the table. **

Jerry Lawler
What a counter by big Ezekiel Jackson, But you can see that because he used the same arm as earlier that he’s in a large amount of pain following that move.

Jim Ross
You’ve got a point there King; I can’t help, But wonder whether or not that arm’s going to be the deciding factor in this match. With Jackson’s strength badly damaged you’ve got to give Wade the edge at this stage in the match up.



** Zeke shakes his arm probably trying to check how bad the injury is, Unfortunately for him he doesn’t have much time as Wade’s already back to his feet standing on top of the table making his way towards the apron and towards Jackson. Without even thinking it through Zeke steps on to the table in front of Wade and the two begin trading right hands. After a few moments Zeke appears to getting the better of it after hitting a kick to the guy and landing a few clubbing blows to the back of Wade’s skull. Seizing his opportunity Zeke shoves Wade between his legs with a sense of urgency about him before lifting him up for a powerbomb, Whilst Zeke has him suspended on his shoulders Wade begins peppering him with a multitude of punches forcing Zeke to release his hold of Wade who barely manages to land on his feet but before he can even turn around Zeke levels him with a big boot that sends him flying forwards all the way through the middle rope. Zeke’s quick to press his advantage climbing through the ropes as fast as he can, Suddenly he’s levelled with yet another chair shot. This time it’s the one that Zeke wedged in the corner earlier on being wielded by Barrett, Zeke’s body falls backwards, But Wade decides to pull him up and holds a chair in front of his face before letting off a sinister chuckle. The fans know what Wade has in mind as he begins delivering vicious knees to the chair, Which keeps hitting Jackson’s skull with each shot. Damage done Wade moves back to get a decent run up for his own trademark boot to the head, Whilst he’s moving away he goes to throw the chair out of the ring but notices the blood that’s been splattered all over it and he walks towards Jackson just to show him the blood personally. Zeke simply swings out in anger at Wade who slaps Zeke right across the face before delivering a bone breaking big boot that catapults Jackson onto the previously set up table.**



Jerry Lawler
I thought Ezekiel Jackson was going to go through that table then JR, I’m not sure how lucky he considers himself when you think about what Wade just did to him.

Jim Ross
If I was him I’d be more concerned about what Wade’s got planned for him next because it looks like Barrett’s ascending to the top rope possibly looking to deliver an elbow drop that will put Ezekiel through the table if he’s able to connect with it.





** A devilish grin crosses over Wade’s face as he strikes his signature post atop the turnbuckle before shifting his attention to the still prone Ezekiel Jackson, wade takes the time to shout “You shouldn’t have gotten involved” before launching himself off the top rope with the table his intended target…. Surprisingly Zeke’s able to grasp the chair from earlier that’s still plastered with his blood and hurl it directly at Wade’s face before narrowly avoiding the elbow drop by rolling off of the table. Sadly for Wade Barrett he wasn’t as fortunate as Zeke, Not only receiving a chair to the head but also crashing through the table that he personally set up. **

Jim Ross
How in the world did Jackson have the willpower to not only get himself up off the table, But also to launch that chair at Wade’s skull?

Jerry Lawler
I don’t know JR, but I do know that Zeke looks to be out of it once again and Wade just has to be hurting after a landing like that.

Jim Ross
It looks like the official’s commencing with the first count of this already brutal match.

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Jerry Lawler
What’s he doing with the championship JR?

Jim Ross
I can honestly tell you that I have no idea Jerry, It appears that Ezekiel’s decided to take that championship with him up that ramp. I’m not sure if he’s going after one of the many tables that are there or if he’s walking out on the championship match.

Ezekiel continues walking until he’s at the entrance curtain where he simply turns around and waves good bye to Wade using his one free hand. Wade’s livid in the ring screaming for Ezekiel to “come back to the ring and fight me like a man” It’s unknown whether or not Jackson can hear Wade, But he just simply chuckles to himself and smiles through his blood soaked face. Wade’s still unsure as to what Zeke’s doing, But doesn’t care removing himself out of the ring and making a beeline for Zeke on the ramp who drops the championship and meets Wade in the ramp’s centre as the two immediately begin trading right hands, Wade looks to be gaining the upper hand using Zeke’s injured arm to his advantage. After a little while Zeke’s able to block Barrett’s fist and counter with one of his own, For a moment he forgets about the pain his arm’s in and absolutely mauls Wade with right and left hands. Wade goes down to his knees as Zeke kicks him in the chest sending him tumbling down the ramp. He’s back on his feet for no more than a second before Zeke rams him back first in to the ring apron. **



Jim Ross
That was desperation right there King, Ezekiel didn’t know what else to do other than send Wade into that apron.

Jerry Lawler
That’s right JR, But as you can see Ezekiel’s still nowhere near recovered after that devastating attack on his arm.

** During the time that the announcers have been talking Zeke’s rolled Wade into the ring and taken apart the steel steps, throwing them into the ring narrowly missing Wade. Zeke lifts the steps up off of the mat and begins stalking Wade, Just begging for him to get back to his feet before nailing him in the jaw with the steel steps as the fans start chanting with the referee. **

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Jerry Lawler
Now that has to be it JR, I mean those cameras are the best that money can buy and Ezekiel Jackson just got rammed in the face by one.

Jim Ross
I hate to admit it Jerry, But I think Wade Barrett has that championship in the bag at this point.

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Jerry Lawler
Why do this? He’s already got the match won, I mean it’s not like Zeke’s going to make the ten count. So why’s he going to put his body on the line, Just to hurt him some more?

Jim Ross
You know as well as I do Jerry, That Wade’s not going to be happy with getting the win. As much as he wants to become United States champion, I think he wants to hurt Ezekiel Jackson even more.

** He hits it! Wade just brought all of his weight crashing down on top of Ezekiel Jackson, Who’s still laid out across the steel steps. Jackson’s not even moving as Wade crawls towards the ropes pulling himself up with what’s left of his strength, Wade looks down at his handiwork before ordering the referee to start the count. **

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** Wade continues celebrating as his theme blares around the arena, Even with his theme song playing you can still hear the fans expressing their hatred of the new United States champion as he celebrates in the ring for a few moments as the referee signals for some medical staff to come down and check on Ezekiel Jackson who’s remained motionless since being hit with the Wasteland. After a few more moments of celebrating Wade exits the ring, Strolls up the ramp as he didn’t even get hurt in that match. He stops once at the top of the ramp to pick up his championship belt which he proudly displays over his head before leaving to the backstage area. **

Jim Ross
I hate to give the devil his due but that was an outstanding contest between those two athletes, They hit each other with everything that they could and Wade Barrett emerged victorious.

Jerry Lawler
Two weeks ago Wade proclaimed himself the champion after brutally ambushing Jeff Hardy backstage, Now on one can doubt his claim to the gold.


** Final Stand then fades to a hype package for Austin Aries. **

Madison Rayne’s theme hits as she appears on stage and walks to the ring



[Madison]: Excuse me please I have something to say that is important. Last week on breakdown I did something that I regretted more then anything. Every day before this Final Stand I was thinking about it. And everytime I laid down for bed I thought and dreamt about it.

Looks down in sadness



[Madison]: I did an awful thing and I just wanted to say that I am sorry. I’m sorry to the XWL universe. I’m sorry to the divas in the back. I’m even sorry to you Mickie. If I could just go back and just relive that day I would only do one thing over again. Would everyone like to know what that is? I would go back and relive running Mickie James over again but instead of running away I would pick the bike back up and run her over again hell maybe even hit her with a car or a semi. But I think that did me and Velvet did enough damage to Mickie to put her in the hospital so she would dare come here to night and fight me.



Madison start to laugh and as she begins to speak a familiar theme hits and Madison looks shocked as the crowds cheers race through out the arena.

[King]: Jr, Cole tell me that you both are seeing what I am seeing?

[Jr]: Yes King I can say that we are. It’s Mickie James she is here at Final Stand I didn’t think that she would even show up after what happened to her on breakdown.

Mickie raises the mic as Madison begins to talk

[Madison]: MICKIE WHAT ARE YOU DOING H………………



[Mickie]: Shut the hell up Madison I have heard enough of your mouth for one night. Did you really think for a second that I wasn’t going to be hear tonight well your damn wrong. You and Velvet didn’t think you were going to get off the hook that easily did you? You guys intentionally ran me over and I didn’t appreciate it one bit.



[Madison]: Mickie it wasn’t intentionally I swear to you that we……..



[Mickie]: Madison SHUT YOUR DAMN MOUTH NOW! I don’t care for anything you have to say the fact is that it happened and both you and Velvet will have to pay. You will have to pay for your actions towards me and all the other sins you’ve both put other divas through. But hey I atleast I have some good news for you.



Madison starts to smile



[Mickie]: And I’ve got some terrible news for you. The good news is that my shoulder was separated when you guys hit me. But the bad news is that I will still be competing against you tonight in our 2 of 3 falls match. So be ready because there will be nothing stopping me from beating the hell out of you. Nothing will stop be from beating you until there is nothing left of you in that cage. Which means that I am going to slam your face off the cage as much as possible. The will be nothing or anyone that will stop me from sending you to hell because tonight I’m going to show you just how HARDCORE COUNTRY I CAN BE!



As Mickie turns and walks away she starts to remember one thing and turns back around



[Mickie]: Oh and Madison you and Velvet both watch each others backs tonight because do I have a surprise for you both.



Mickie’s theme hits and she turns around and walks away

A majestic chorus pours out of the speakers as smoothly as water flows down a serene stream. Such a beautiful sound would no doubt soothe the normal man but the fans that are occupying this sold out arena tonight know that this particular piece is associated with one man… a man they would rather not see. The boos commence at once and the once happy and cheerful fans turn rabid in their anger and disdain for the man who will soon be stepping through that curtain.

Jim Ross
And after two absolutely amazing contests, it was only a matter of time before things went downhill, but I didn’t expect it to be this soon.

Michael Cole
Downhill? Downhill!? Are you kidding me JR? This could potentially be the highlight of the show! I mean Damien Sandow is coming, that’s never a bad thing, and quite frankly you two could use some enlightenment.

Jerry Lawler
Don’t even start Cole, I’m sure you don’t understand half the things that come out of Sandow’s mouth.

Michael Cole
I’ll have you know that I am an educated man and it’s no coincidence that I’m also the voice of XWL.

Jim Ross
Something tells me that the XWL Universe would prefer to not have you speak on their behalf, Cole.

Michael Cole
Oh please, I’m the only one qualified to speak on their behalf since many of them can’t form a logical thought for themselves.

Jerry Lawler
Well if you’re so smart, Cole, I’m sure then you’d know what Damien Sandow is doing out here considering he doesn’t have a match or…

Michael Cole
Exactly, he didn’t have a match tonight when he should have been inserted into that United States Championship match we saw earlier in the night.

Jerry Lawler
Why in the world would he be in the title match? He hasn’t wrestled a single match since returning and…

Michael Cole
Neither did Joey Ryan before he was announced to be in the main event tonight. All he did was attack Chris Jericho and Triple H at the close of Final Stand. Unlike Ryan, Sandow carries himself with class, dignity and integrity and doesn’t need to resort to such cheap tactics to get what he wants.

Jim Ross
Well, the tactics he’s been using thus far has worked out great for him, hasn’t it?

Michael Cole
Well if there wasn’t such blatant bias against the man then Sandow would be standing out here as your new United States Champion.

Damien Sandow emerges from the backstage area and proceeds to stand on the stage and wave his arm in time with his entrance music. His eyes are closed and he wears a smile on his face and the music overwhelms the ugly boos emanating from the fans that have yet to accept his teachings and give him the respect he deserves. Sandow pays them no warning for he has long realized that saving these people would be hard work and as noble as he is, Sandow has dedicated his precious time to raising these people out of the trenches of despair and into the palace of wisdom which he has rightfully claimed as his own after it was defecated in by its previous owners.

Michael Cole
Laides and gentleman just close your eyes for an instant and take in the sound of this music.

Jim Ross
Now I like a good chorus as much as the next man but you seem to be getting a little too into it, Cole.

Jerry Lawler
Let him enjoy the music, JR, maybe he’ll fall shut up for once and give my ears a break.

Jim Ross
Well if Cole stops talking then we’ll have to listen to Sandow speak, so we’d be essentially jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire.

Michael Cole
Are you two kidding me? How can you not enjoy sitting here and listening to the things that Sandow’s head. I think there’s a bit of jealousy because you don’t possess the wisdom that he does.

Jim Ross
There’s no denying that Sandow is an intelligent men, but acting like a pretentious ass isn’t going to win anyone over and that’s why the people are booing him out of the building.

Michael Cole
They’re booing him because just like you, they don’t understand that Sandow is trying to help them better their lives.

Jerry Lawler
Nobody asked him to meddle with their lives, and why should they listen to a man that comes out here weeks after weeks and insults them for no reason.

Michael Cole
It’s called tough love, King, I’d expect a man who was married 10 times to know a thing or two about that.

Sandow slowly ascends up the steel stairs and beckons for the ring announcer to hold down the middle rope so that he will be able to enter the ring. Sandow stares into the sea of people showing nothing but hate and responds to their jeers by saying “You’re Welcome.” His arrogance and the smugness Sandow shows despite the hate being thrown his way causes the people to begin chanting “Sandow sucks!” the moment his music fades away.

Damien Sandow
Silence!

In contrast to what Sandow asked the people to do, the boos and chants only increase in volume and Sandow shakes his head sympathetically.

Michael Cole
Would you look at this, these fools can’t even follow a simple order. They need Sandow now more than ever!

Jerry Lawler
Maybe Sandow should take his own advice and spare us from having to sit here and listen to him.



Damien Sandow
My name is Damien Sandow and I am here to save you. You heard me correctly, I’m here for you: the unwashed masses and you finally have the hero you have been clamoring for. Unlike men such as John Cena and The Rock, who you have falsely deemed your heroes and who you foolishly look up to and aspire to become, I am a man with morals and a man with class. That is what allows me to distance myself from the rest of the Neanderthals that call themselves XWL superstars. I do not need to resort to hackneyed tactics that others use in a desperate attempt to save their careers and get what they want. I employ my vast knowledge and my unparalleled way with words to evoke the emotional response out of my adversary that I wish. That is why I bask in your boos because that is the reaction I need you to have for there will come a time when you will lose the hatred you have allowed to control your hearts and that is when you will mature and begin to love me for the things that I say and do.



Damien Sandow
I have not once uttered a statement that was factually untrue nor have I ever led you astray. You people simply fear the truth for it makes you uncomfortable and it brings things to light that you would rather remain shrouded in darkness. The truth cannot hurt you if you refuse to acknowledge it and that is why you allow yourselves to trudge along in a life that is not worth living. I am doing everything in my power to make your lives worth living again but you continue to fight. I assure you all that as much as the truth may hurt, that pain is worth it for it is that pain that changes you and makes you stronger and a better person than you are now. It is okay to be afraid, but do not allow that fear to dictate what you do with your lives. The path to redemption must be a two-way street and you all must meet me halfway or we will get nowhere.



Damien Sandow
I do admit that there has been a hiccup in my plan to once again obtain the United States Championship. However, that is not due to a lack of effort on my part for I have gone out of my way since returning to XWL to show this company that the future of that division was right before their very eyes. Instead of listening to my wise words and inserting me into the championship match, my pleas fell onto deaf ears and by deaf I mean that the fools in back had their hands over their ears and shouted as loudly as possible. Their ignorance comes with a dire consequence because they allowed the match to continue as planned, a match where neither man uttered a single word over the last two weeks and a match where the winner and your new champion did not give so much as a victory speech. This company foolishly allowed the United States Championship to sink further into the depths of mediocrity and I am sorry to inform you all of this but if they don’t wizen up quickly there will come a time where not even I will be able to back to a time where it prospered and had prestige.



Damien Sandow
Despite everything I said over the weeks including when I gave this company an ultimatum and threatened to walk away if I was not granted an opportunity to reclaim what I unjust lost, I was willing to give them another chance. I was willing to call this whole situation a minor blunder and would stay if the company apologized and made up for allowing this travesty to occur. It was then that I noticed another match scheduled for this evening. A match that will feature Antonio Cesaro and Sheamus in a bout to determine who will be next in line to challenge for none other than the United States championship. It was then that I realized that I was so engrossed, so focused, so enamored with the thought that I would one day become a champion again that I failed to realize that not only did this company not give me what I asked for, but they then proceeded to not give me the next best thing. It is now more apparent than ever that they are doing everything in their power to keep a wall between me and my championship and it is a disgrace that this once esteemed organization would go to such lengths to hinder my inevitable rise to the top.



Damien Sandow
I will no longer stand for such disrespect and blatant bias and tonight will be the night where everything is settled once and for all. If this company fears that I will bring upon the United States Championship the same wrath that I brought down upon the X-treme Championship then they need not worry before there is a glimmer of hope left yet for that belt. A glimmer that only I can take advantage of and help evolve into a blinding light of promise and potential. I seek nothing more than to display what a true champion looks like. You will not find that in John Morrison nor in Chris Jericho or Wade Barrett, for they lack the essentials and the intangibles and their rudimentary ability is laughable compared to what I am capable both inside and out of that ring. Many have claimed that I am not deserving of the things I ask for because I have yet to wrestle a match, but I am refusing to compete for the benefit of all of you. You all do not deserve to see me compete in anything less than a high profile match which I would no doubt be the victor in. I refuse to let them squander my career like they have brazenly done to so many others without shame and without remorse.




Damien Sandow
I will not be another victim, I will not be another wrestler thrown by the wayside so that this company can continue to hand the undeserving their top prizes. That is why I am out here, for a face to face confrontation, where I expect someone to come out here and apologize for the way I’ve been wronged and tell me how they will go about attempting to right things. However, if their response is unsatisfactory then I will hold true to my original promise of leaving this godforsaken place and heading to a land where the grass is much greener and is more rife with opportunities for outstanding men like myself. Now I am well aware that this is Final Stand, the biggest show of the year, and that means that you all need to act at once so that this show may continue for I will not exit this ring until my demands are taken care of.

Sandow lowers his mic as the boos get louder and he looks serious about his claim to remain in the ring, and the thought of Sandow being around any longer only irritates the people even more.

Jerry Lawler
I can’t believe this, is Sandow really going to hold up the show just because he thinks he was wronged?

Michael Cole
We could all learn a lesson from this. Unlike most people Sandow has a spine and he has respect from himself and he won’t allow this company to push him around any longer.

Jim Ross
Sandow came back after an extended absence and while he was gone many people came and took his place and he should accept that he has to wait in the back of the line.

Michael Cole
That is ridiculous, JR, absolutely ridiculous. Do you not realize that an Englishmen is currently our united states Champion? Or that neither Sheamus nor Cesaro are American? Sandow is our only hope.

Jim Ross
I fail to see where nationality comes into play. A champion is a champion no matter where you’re from.

Michael Cole
A united states championship belongs in the hands of an American and Damien Sandow is the only American worthy of that belt right now.



Jim Ross
Finally, someone is coming out here to put Sandow in his place.

Michael Cole
Or maybe he’s out here to give Sandow what he’s earned.

Jerry Lawler
But why John Laurinaitis? He’s not a general manager in XWL, I wonder why decided to come out here.

Jim Ross
I can’t tell you King, but I’m just happy that this situation is finally getting resolved so that we can move on with this show.

John Laurinaitis walks onto stage with that signature expressionless look on his face where you can’t really tell what he’s thinking. He stares at Damien Sandow standing inside of the ring then begins walking down the ramp and gets into the ring. When his music dies down he raises a microphone to his mouth and begins to speak.



John Laurinaitis
My name is John Laurinaitis and I am the executive vice president of talent relations here in XWL. Now Damien, I understand that you have some grievances with the company over the way the United States Championship situation was handled and I also understand that you feel that you deserve another shot as quickly as possible but I’m afraid that that isn’t possible. You see when you were released from your contract you also lost your rematch clause which means that you’ll have to start back at the bottom and work your way back up to championship contention. So once you start competing and winning matches, you’ll be considered in the future when the company is looking for a new set of contenders to challenge for the title. I’m sorry Damien, that is the best I can do for you at this time.



Damien Sandow
Thank you for your irrelevant opinion, but if you cannot assist me then I advise you to leave at once and find me someone who can get some results. For you, just like the others remain apathetic to my cause when you should instead be doing everything in your power to get me that which I desire. Do you not understand that I am the last beacon of hope for not only that championship but for this company as a whole? Do you not understand that my contract with this company was unrightfully terminated just to appease to John Morrison? The nanosecond that you all realize that John Morrison is just a one-hit wonder, and that he is not a man you can depend on to lead you into a new era is the moment that this company becomes a better place for all that inhabit it. I was the star and the standout in The Saviors of Society, but because of the intimation many feel in the wake of my intelligence they casted my aside for someone they can mold and use as a puppet.



John Laurinaitis
You know what, Damien, I do have something for you. I was going to wait until after Final Stand to announce thins, but now I’m starting to think that you’ll be the right man for the job. You see, after Final Stand will be Dead’s Man Hand, a show all about testing your luck. That show will be the first ever Feast or Fired match that will see four men compete in a match where four cases are suspended above the ring. If you agree to participate your contract will be on the line, but if the odds are in your favor and you manage to win it back you will be awarded with the chance to compete for the United States Championship.



Damien Sandow
I appreciate the gesture but only a fool doesn’t realize that luck is the enemy of logic and I just do not see how competing in a match where I have a 75% chance of getting fired benefits me in any way.

John Laurinaitis
You were the one who was moments away from quitting.

Damien Sandow
There is a major difference between leaving on your own terms and getting fired.

John Laurinaitis
You’re a smart man Sandow, I’m sure even you realize by now that you’re not going to get your title back going down the path you’ve been heading. I’m offering you a chance you cut in front of the line and be back where you were before you left in just about a month. Besides, you don’t know what’s inside of the other three cases, it could be worth your while.

Damien Sandow
You do have a point as I did indeed have one foot out of the door, but I shall partake in this game of yours, but it wasn’t because you talked me into it. No, I realize that if I must save these people then I use myself as an example of how one must work for what he earns.

John Laurinaitis
Now that’s what I like to hear, and now allow me to make it official: Ladies and gentlemen, a month from now at Dead Man’s Hand, Damien Sandow’s contract will be on the line in the first ever Feast or Fired match. How about we shake to this, Damien?

Damien Sandow
A gentleman’s agreement? Perhaps you are more honorable then I have given you credit for.

The two men shake hands then exit the ring together and begin walking up the ramp side by side.

Jim Ross
Well it looks like in the end Sandow got what he wanted.

Michael Cole
Yeah but in a stupid match where he has a bigger chance of losing his job than he does of getting a title match.

Jerry Lawler
Well Sandow didn’t have to agree to it, but his ego wouldn’t allow him to sit out of a history making moment.

Michael Cole
John Laurinaitis left him no choice. It was either compete in that match or be unrightfully thrown back to the bottom of the pile.

Jim Ross
Sometimes you have to take risks to get somewhere, Cole, and taking risks is what the Feast or Fired match is all about.

Jerry Lawler
I wonder what’s inside of the other three cases…

Jim Ross
I’m afraid I don’t know the answer to that question, King, but what I do know is that inside of the money in the bank cases tonight is an opportunity to challenge for the Divas or World Heavyweight Championship at any time and 8 of XWL’s finest will be competing for the opportunity of a lifetime.

Sandow and Johnny Ace make it to the top of the ramp and Sandow is almost out of the arena when Laurinaitis stops him.

John Laurinaitis
And by the way Damien, to hype up the Feast or Fired match, each week you will compete against one of the other men in the match. That will start next week when you face this man:





































Sandow stands wide-eyed on the stage while the people cheer for that big reveal.

Jim Ross
I never thought I’d see the day…

Michael Cole
No…. no, not this guy. I thought we saw the last of him.

Jerry Lawler
Well you clearly thought wrong because next week Chavo’s back!

Laurinaitis smiles at Sandow and it almost looks like he says you’re welcome before heading backstage. Sandow starts shouting “Silence!” at the people, but after the news they just received there’ll be no quieting them down. Frustrated, Sandow throws up his arms and storms backstage and the people hope that’s the last they see of him for the nght.

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[Justin Roberts]
"Ladies and Gentlemen, this next bout is no pinfall, no submission, and NO Disqualification! The only way to win is to incapacitate your opponent for a count of 10. Introducing first from Cleveland, Ohio... weighing in at 200 pounds... Johnny Gargano!"

Johnny walks down the ramp with a determined expression on his face. He enters the ring and scales to the middle rope as he looks out into the large audience.



As the song picks up, Roderick slowly walks out onto the stage with a microphone. The audience boos him.

[Justin Roberts]
"...and his opponent, from Tampa..."

Roberts is cut off as Roderick clears his throat.

[Roderick Strong]
"Shut up Roberts, I'll take it from here. ...and his much superior opponent... from the beautiful city of Tampa, Florida, which is a WAY better city than the trash dump of Atlanta, Georgia." The audience boos even louder. Weighing in at an absolutely amazing, rock hard 200 pounds. The ONE! The ONLY! Mastah of the Backbreakah!... ROOOOODERIIIIICK STROOOOONG!"

Roderick drops the microphone and enters the ring.

The referee calls for the bell and the match begins. The men meet in the center of the ring. After they exchange words, Roderick can be heard loudly yelling, "This Is What You Wanted!" Roderick follows this with a slap across Gargano's face. This triggers Gargano to begin unloading punches on Roderick. Gargano brings Roderick to his feet, then shoots him off into the corner. Gargano charges at Roderick and lands a European uppercut. Roderick drops into a sitting position in the corner. Gargano takes a few steps back. He charges again and lands a dropkick to Roderick. Gargano has Roderick up to his feet. He sends Roderick into the ropes. As Roderick reaches the ropes, Gargano runs toward him. Roderick wraps his arms around the ropes, stopping the momentum of the Irish Whip. Noticing Gargano running toward him, Roderick drops him to a knee after landing a kick under the jaw. Roderick brings Gargano up off his knee. Roderick scoop slams Gargano, followed by an elbow drop. Roderick bends over and begins talking trash to Gargano. From the ground, Gargano kicks Roderick in the head. Roderick staggers back against the ropes. Gargano runs at Roderick. Gargano goes to clothesline Roderick out of the ring. Roderick counters and sends Gargano over the top rope. Roderick walks to middle of the ring and poses. Roderick not knowing, Gargano had landed on the ring apron. As Roderick begins to turn around, Gargano leaps to the top rope and jumps off. Gargano goes for a springboard dropkick, but Roderick pushes his legs away causing Gargano to land on his face. Roderick kicks Gargano in the ribs, then leaves the ring. Outside the ring, Roderick grabs a chair and enters back into the ring. Roderick places the chair on the face of Gargano, then stomps on it. Roderick calls for the referee to begin counting.

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Gargano walks toward Roderick and brings him to his feet. The crowd is confused as to why Gargano didn't let the match finish. Gargano wags his index finger as he is heard saying, "No... No.. No... We're just getting started." As Gargano finishes this statement, Roderick kicks Gargano downstairs. Gargano falls to the ground. Roderick lifts Gargano into a fireman's carry position and drops Gargano onto his knees with a gutbuster. Roderick exits the ring again and search under the ring. As he pulls an object out, the crowd begins to lightly cheer. The screen shows Roderick sliding a table into the ring. Roderick sets the table up near the ropes. As Roderick turns around and is hit on the top of the skull with a chair shoot from Gargano. The crowd begins booing. Gargano looks to see what everyone is booing at. Walking down the ramp, we see the same man that hit Gargano a week ago. He is holding the same book that he hit Gargano with. Gargano begins yelling at the man. The man holds up the book. The screen zooms into the book. The cover reads, "The Book of Truth by Truth Martini." Truth points behind Gargano. As Gargano turn around and is hit with a boot to the face as Gargano connects with a Sick Kick. Roderick places Gargano on the table and climbs to the top rope. As he is about to jump, Gargano jump of the table and up to the top rope after Roderick. Gargano superplexes Roderick off the top rope. They land but miss the table. Gargano is standing waiting for Roderick to make it back to his feet. As Roderick is on his feet, Gargano goes to bounce off the ropes. As he has his back against the ropes he is hit from behind with the 'Book of Truth' by Truth Martini. Gargano stumbles into the waiting arms of Roderick. Roderick lift up Gargano for End of Heartache, but rather than dropping him on his knees, he drop Gargano through the table.


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The referee calls for the bell and the match is all over.



[Justin Roberts]
"Ladies and Gentlemen, your winner... Roderick Strong!"

After the match Roderick walks over to Gargano and spits on the man. He takes the 'Book of Truth' from the ring mat. He exits the ring. He and Truth Martini walk up the ramp, not taking a look back. Truth is seen patting Roderick on the back. The screen fades into our next segment.

The cameras head backstage where a cameraman catches up with the duo known as the Bella Twins.



[Cameraman]: Ladies and gentlemen, I'm here with Nikki and Brie Bella, the Bella Twins, and what a night it is tonight, we are here live at the Georgia Dome, in Atlanta, Georgia, tonight is Final Stand. May I ask how you ladies are feeling tonight?

[Nikki Bella]: I couldn't be feeling any better tonight, although I'm not scheduled to compete tonight, I'm actually very happy. I mean, I did eliminate the competition before hand, no more AJ.

[Brie Bella]: And I'm feeling great tonight, we're at Final Stand, the biggest PPV of the year and certainly I'm here to make history.

[Cameraman]: Now Brie, tonight you compete in the Divas Money In The Bank Ladder Match where you compete against some of XWL's best divas, can I get a quick run down on your opponents?

[Brie Bella]: You can't be serious right now, some of XWL's best divas, the only divas you should be calling some of the best is Nikki and I, we are the definition of the best. But anyways, I look at each of my opponents and I can pinpoint their strengths and weaknesses. Lets look at Michelle McCool first, shall we? Michelle has a lot of heart, I'll give that to her but still she just doesn't have what it takes to win this match. She's lost to Alicia Fox, and even Layla, who got what she deserved last week, some nerve she had. Michelle hasn't been the same ever since MsChif started to terrorize her. Moving along, let's look at MsChif. She or he, whatever it is, has the strength, can be sadistic at times, but let's face it, can she or he really win? Sean Vincent has continously gotten the best of MsChif's emotions, the focus to be Miss Money In The Bank just isn't there.

[Brie Bella]: And my final opponent, Madison Eagles. I've seen what she can do and. . . it isn't much. I've said it over and over and over, all she can do is talk a big game, can she actually back it up? Nope. If she think she's better than me and that she can actually win this match, Eagles. . .sweetheart, you're sadly mistaken.



[Cameraman]: Nikki, any tips on how your sister can win this match?

[Nikki Bella]: I don't think Brie needs any tips on how to win this match, she's never needed tips, Brie is just that good, it runs in the family. And if anyone thinks I won't be out there supporting Brie, then think again. Tonight will Brie's night, she'll climb that ladder and unhook the briefcase to be called Miss Money In The Bank.

[Brie Bella]: I can already picture it in my head.



[Cameraman]: Well Brie, what does being Miss Money In The Bank mean to you if you do win?

[Brie Bella]: Winning the ladder match will mean a lot to me. It means that I'm guaranteed to be the next Divas Champion, it means that I'm going to be to cash-in on the champion and reclaim the title that I should have never lost. When I do cash-in my briefcase, I'll make sure that I never ever lose that Divas Title again. 2013 will be my year, I already see the title of Miss Money In The Bank, a title reign like no other diva, and the Slammy for Diva of the Year.

[Nikki Bella]: . . . and a title reign for me.

[Brie Bella]: Of course Nikki. We can be the Co-Divas of the Year. We deserve it.

[Cameraman]: It seems like Kaitlyn could be a leading candidate for Diva Of the Year this year. . .

Brie and Nikki Bella start to act all confused as if they don't know what the cameraman is talking about.



[Brie Bella]: Who is Kaitlyn again?

[Cameraman]: The Divas Champion. . .

[Nikki Bella]: Oh really, we never heard of her. What exactly has she done?

[Cameraman]: Well she beat Brie to retain her title. . .

[Brie Bella]: What are you talking about? That never even happened.

[Nikki Bella]: I think we should get out of here, he's acting a little weird.

[Brie Bella]: Yeah too weird for my liking.

The Bella Twins head off from the backstage area as they leave the cameraman all perplexed as to why they were acting that way. The cameraman fades to black and we head to a video package of the People's Champ, The Rock.

Velvet skys theme hits as she appears on stage and heads to the ring with a mic in her hand



[Velvet]:Madison came out here and apologized earlier in the night to Mickie James. It turned into a big threat. Mickie came out and said that we better watch our back. I have a question Mickie, why should I watch my back? If you want to threaten me why don’t you come out here and make me watch my back. Since you are so hardcore country come out here and it prove it.





Mickie James theme hits for a couple of moments and then cuts off. Velvet starts to smirk and laugh.


[Jr]: Whats going on is Mickie backing down from a fight? King what do you think?


[King]: I think she isn’t coming out because we all know what is going to happen if she does Madison is going to come out here again and they are going to try and jump her again.



[Velvet]: Whats wrong Mickie are you scared of being beat? Come on you are so hardcore come prove it. Come out here and fight me one on one. If not then keep my name out of your mouth.





A familiar theme hits and velvets face turns white as a ghost.

(Autoreplay link.)

There comes a moment when the sufferer can no longer recall when the downfall began.
The moment when the sufferer first knew the true meaning of fear and first cried out in pain.
Torment and torture became a new way of life and escaping was no longer a feasible plan.
The sufferer can only attempt to survive in a world that threatens to turn a person insane.

Where did it all go wrong? Why choose the sufferer out of the billions that walk the earth?
For the way she chose to live her life as an innocent maiden while a devil lurked deep within.
Never alone, she led her acquaintances down the dark path while embellishing their worth.
She made them believe they meant something, in the end they were merely weapons of sin.

Her prince, the alleged man of her dreams, was nothing more than a pawn in her grand scheme.
Forsaken and left to rot, the fire that once burned inside slowly waned, it’s now barely an ember.
She sucked out his life and left a shell, then moved far enough so she couldn’t hear him scream.
Indifferent she carried on with a heart so cold it rivaled the harshest winters of December.

The sufferer abused the only other lost soul desperate and pathetic enough to call her friend.
The two remained attached, one watched wide-eyed while the other enjoyed her golden days.
What appeared flawless on the outside was blemished within, soon the group came to a bitter end.
Jealously fueled one, while the sufferer sought mercy and offered apologies and praise.

Was it worth it, Michelle,
for fortune and fame?
Welcome to your hell,
life won’t be the same.

Your attitude did this,
it brought you here.
For temporary bliss,
you wielded despair.

Your judge has arrived,
I serve as your jury too.
A place few have thrived,
will be a home to you.

When the fun concludes,
and I finally end the game.
Will your life be renewed?
Or will things be the same?

The sufferer and the tormentor will stand face to face but inside that ring they won’t be alone.
Two former victims who fell once before are returning for another dose of punishment.
They claim the set back was an anomaly, the stars weren’t aligned, but the truth is known.
They stepped into a fight they couldn’t win, the battle was a catalyst for their career’s descent.

Tonight serves as a final chance for them to pump the brakes, but this match won't have a break.
From the opening to the grand finale, everyone will be in grave danger and everyone will get hurt.
That danger will manifest itself in the form of the weapons at play, but it’s a risk they will take.
Because the prize in the sky is what they all yearn for, and so with danger they'll recklessly flirt.

To deprive them all of the sweet satisfaction of victory is the ultimate goal that I seek to achieve.
Their hopes and their dreams and their pitiful dependency on this match to save them will die.
When they return home empty-handed and broken inside and out, a future will be hard to conceive.
For they’ll lose the will to carry on, leaving them with no option but to drop to their knees and cry.

But triumph only dampens the spirits of the others; the sufferer has endured mental sorrow.
With her a physical approach must be evoked, but at the cost of losing focus on Madison and Brie.
Each woman enters the battle zone willing to sacrifice it all, fighting for a brighter tomorrow.
On this night, with so much at stake, a choice must be made between vengeance and victory.

*Final Stand V returns from a short advertisement for XWL's newest Pay-Per-View, Dead Man's Hand, as an image appears on the Titantron, which can only mean one thing. The image fades as none other than the psychotic member of Men of Honor is shown standing in front of a fence in an abandoned neighborhood, possibly trying to get his mindset ready for the biggest show of the year, Final Stand.*



*Ambrose looks up and notices the cameraman a few feet away from him. He moves his body off of the fence and begins slowly making his way towards said cameraman. He stops a few inches shy of the camera and glares at it for a moment, taking a step back and and extending his arms before speaking.*




{Dean Ambrose}
November To Remember, the first time our paths crossed. I drove my knee into your skull and cost you your match against Shawn Michaels, and thus started the beginning of your end. For the weeks that followed, I tried to get my hands on you yet again, but time and time again, you managed to escape by the skin of your teeth.



{Dean Ambrose}
Your luck ran out at X-treme X-mas. On the Preshow, I drove you through the hood of the very same taxi cab you used to escape me just six days prior. The match for the Pay-Per-View was made a First Blood match and everything was falling into place, everything was going according to plan. I had you right where I wanted you to be, but as unfortunate as it may sound, plans change without warning.



{Dean Ambrose}
Sami Callihan made his grand return to this company after I eliminated him at November To Remember, or so I thought. It had appeared that he had let bygones be bygones but that wasn't the case, as I found out shortly after. He spun me around and stabbed me with a fork, causing me to bleed and lose the match.



{Dean Ambrose}
With that loss hanging over my head, I knew that things were far from over between us, Ziggler, but before I could focus on you, I had to turn my attention at a certain former ally. I took out Sami Callihan yet again by driving my knee into his skull. His triumphant return was in vain and he learned first hand that you don't stick your nose in Dean Ambrose's business or you will pay with your career.



{Dean Ambrose}
After I removed a thorn from my side, Ziggler decides to put a bounty over my head in the shape of a quarter of a million dollars. Many men from my past decided it was time to try to make me pay for the countless sins I have committed in my life and one by one, they were taken out. Every single person in this world doesn't seem to realize that no matter what you do to me, I will remain standing, you can't hurt Dean Ambrose, I'm indestructible!



{Dean Ambrose}
Sami Callihan, Drake Younger, Homicide, Irish Airborne, Evan Bourne, and countless others have fallen before Dean Ambrose. They all took a shot at immortality and they were knocked down! As the weeks went on, slowly but surely, more of my past became clear. Everybody started to learn why I'm the way I am, why I talk how I talk, and act how I act.



{Dean Ambrose}
Uprising, Dolph Ziggler versus Dean Ambrose in a Ladder Match for Ziggler's precious bounty. This was supposed to be the moment I destroy Ziggler for good, it was supposed to be the moment I end it, but that's not what happened. All the men that attacked me during the weeks leading up to Uprising decided to band together and show a false sense of unity. They decided that if they banded together, that maybe, just maybe, they stood a chance against Dean Ambrose.



{Dean Ambrose}
Maybe they did, maybe they didn't, that question won't ever have an answer. Why? Because Dean Ambrose can't be defeated, Dean Ambrose won't stay down, Dean Ambrose won't quit. I held them off for a good period of time and I could have been able to take them all out but I never got the opportunity to prove that because two masked men jumped the barricade and aided me in my crusade to bring honor back to this sport. Enter Men of Honor.



{Dean Ambrose}
After I defeated Ziggler in a Ladder Match and was now in possession of the bounty that was hanging over my head for the better part of a month, it all became apparent who the two men were, Corey Graves and AJ Styles. Two men who I've never been in contact with up until that point. It was the start of the greatest collection of talent in the world, unified by a single goal, fighting alongside one another under the same banner.



{Dean Ambrose}
Alone, we were the three greatest wrestlers in the history of this sport. Together, we were and still are unstoppable. Dolph Ziggler, The Rock, John Cena, Ted DiBiase, The Motor City Machine Guns and others have fallen before the Men of Honor. No one can hold a candle to our god given ability. We are at the top of the food chain and we will never be dethroned, we control what goes around here now and no one dares to oppose us because they know what will be in their future.



{Dean Ambrose}
Everything that I have done in my life has lead me to this point. Final Stand, the moment of truth has arrived, the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. Four people, one briefcase, with the person in possession of the case granted an opportunity for the World Heavyweight Championship match whenever they please.



{Dean Ambrose}
Dolph Ziggler, Christian, John Morrison, and Dean Ambrose. One of those names does not fit in with the others and I'm not talking about Morrison. I've been the black sheep of this sport since the day I laced up my boots and got into the ring. Every single day, I heard the careless whispers of people saying that I wasn't good enough for this sport, I heard that I didn't have this “look” that the “superstars” have. I didn't talk a certain way or act like I should, so I was never given an opportunity to “make it” in this sport.



{Dean Ambrose}
Here's the thing, I have “made it” and all the people who said I wasn't good enough, who said that I would end up dead in a ditch somewhere, who said that I was going to amount to nothing, joke's on you because I'm still standing! Dean Ambrose is walking into Final Stand and he's going to take out everybody that's in his way permanently!



*Ambrose begins to walk out of the view of the camera, causing the cameraman to pan to the left so he doesn't lose sight of Dean. Where is he going and what does he have planned? He stops a few inches short of a bag placed on the grass near where Ambrose was just moments ago. He looks down at the bag for a moment, with his back still to the camera, but what's in the bag?*



*He reaches down at the bag and pulls it up towards him. With it now in his grasp, Ambrose opens it up and looks inside it, possibly to make sure what ever is in it is still there. A smirk comes across his face for a second before it quickly fades as he turns his attention back to the cameraman.*



{Dean Ambrose}
Do you know what this is? It may look like an ordinary bag to you but it's much more than that. The contents of this bag contain the very same bounty that Ziggler put over my head in December of last year. Every single hundred dollar bill is still in there, untouched by the greedy hands of the outside world.



{Dean Ambrose}
I've kept this bounty with me to get into your head, Ziggler, to get under your skin, but seeing as I plan on ending this war of ours tonight, I have no intention of keeping this in my possession for another second. So I'll tell you what I'm going to do...

*Ambrose releases his grip on the bag, causing it to drop to the floor. He reaches into his pocket and pulls out a matchbox. He raises the box towards the camera before removing a single match from within. Dean slides the match across the side of the box, causing it to light up. A sick smirk appears on his face as he drops the match into the bag, causing a the light of a small flame to emit from the bag.*



*He glares into the camera with a cold stare for a few moments before walking out of view. The cameraman pans the camera towards the burning bag and tries to put it out in an attempt to salvage the remains of the quarter of a million dollars. The video then comes to a close as Final Stand V fades into a video package for the World Heavyweight Champion, Chris Jericho.*

A theme hits thats never been played or heard before and an audience who sits in silence with anticipation soon turns to boo’s as the titantron shows a new Carlito compilation and out walks the man himself looking all but pleased.

Jerry Lawler
Well, this is errm, interesting so say the least.

Jim Ross
Well I must say King, I’ve not seen this man for some time now, I don’t know where he’s been these past few weeks but the young superstar has such a bright future ahead of him he just needs to sort out his attitude and knuckle down. One can only assume that Carlito has come out here to tell us why he’s been missing these past couple of weeks and hopefully an explanation for his fans here tonight.

Jerry Lawler
Oh please JR, his fans are non-existent, he has one and he’s sat right next to you!

Michael Cole
Don’t be so naive King, Carlito has millions of fans including myself who are excited to hear what he has to say so please do us all a favour and be quiet and listen up.



As the boo’s die down and Carlito stands in the centre of the ring he stands still for a minute taking in the thousands in attendance with the same disappointed expression on his face. He then requests a microphone as his new theme cuts off.

Carlito
To state none other than the obvious yes that is a new theme which I will use from this day forward which symbolises a lot to me. This new theme symbolises a new Carlito. I started my XWL career as one of the most dominant superstars on the roster, I picked out a five straight winning streak and when I did eventually lose I picked myself back up and carried on winning and proving that I was the best and that I was one of the best up and coming young superstars in this business. Things took a turn for the worst when the World Series started just under a month ago. Coming off the back of what was probably the biggest win of my career so far against MVP I showed not just him, but the whole of the XWL universe that I meant business and that I was a man of my word. Coincidently this was around the same time I started to train none other than Torrie Wilson. I gave her all my time and all my effort to make her ready for the tough diva’s division that this company has, and it came to a time where I was helping her train more than I was training myself, when in reality this was my biggest opportunity I had ever been given, to win the World Series would mean a shot at the Money In The Bank ladder match which takes place right here tonight.



Carlito
That meant that I was a long shot but I did indeed have a route to go down in order to become World Heavyweight Champion at some point within this year, a title shot at whichever point I desired. How stupid have I been by not putting in one hundred percent in order to take full advantage. I have been blinded by Torrie Wilson to what was the biggest chance I will ever be given it’s been taken away from me right before my eyes without me even noticing. As you all have realised from the drops in ratings I’ve not been here these past couple of weeks when Torrie has been? Does that seem like another coincident to you? I think not again. I have came to the conclusion, no, the truth, facts. Torrie Wilson you have been trying to bury me and my XWL career and I will no longer take it! You have ruined my chances of fulfilling my dreams and you have slowly but surely taken my place in the spotlight, you have now had two matches holding two wins and I take full credit for them! If it wasn’t for me you wouldn’t even be here! You have used me and taken full advantage of my good heart and now you will pay for it. Torrie Wilson I will stop your career before it has chance to take off, right here and right now on the grandest stage of them all I challenge you to a match right here right now!

Surprisingly a loud cheer is heard from the audience in the general surprise that Carlito has challenged to what is now his former trainee Torrie Wilson to a match regardless that she is a diva.

Jerry Lawler
My god! Carlito has lost his mind! He has gone completely mad!

Michael Cole
I hate to say it Jerry but I think you have a valid point. Carlito has come out here with a theory that Torrie has somehow cheated him out of his opportunities presented to him and believes that she is trying to eliminate him from the XWL roster!

Jim Ross
This is not my place to get involved but I will not allow this to proceed any further. Torrie Wilson has done nothing wrong and Carlito has no reason to be calling her out for a match right now. I will stop him myself.

Jim Ross stands up, collects a microphone and enters the ring much to the delight of the audience but Carlito doesn’t seem to happy with the interference.

Jerry Lawler
JR come back! What are you doing you have no business in that ring or with Carlito now get back here and sit down!

Michael Cole
This is just a train wreck waiting to happen and before long JR is going to be on the receiving end of a backstabber for sticking his nose where it doesn’t belong!



Jim Ross
Now Carlito, I don’t want any trouble, I’ve come in here so you don’t do anything stupid and get yourself fired, and to clear up a few grey patches in what you just had to say.

Carlito
Get out of my ring before I break you in half you washed up old man.

Jim Ross
I don’t think you understand Carlito, I’m not budging so you either accept what I’m proposing or you can go back to wherever it is you came from.

Jerry Lawler
Look at JR go Cole! He’s standing up to that bully Carlito and I can’t get enough of it!

Michael Cole
Well your not wrong King, but I must say that I am surprised Carlito hasn’t kicked his teeth in yet.

Jim Ross
So I take it we have an agreement then correct?

Carlito nods in agreement but judging from his facial expression he doesn’t look too pleased at all.

Jim Ross
Ok good, first of all I’d like to clear up for myself and the audience here what exactly do you mean by a new Carlito? You wasn’t too clear on how you’ve changed.

At first a little reluctant to answer Carlito eventually decides to go along with the ‘interview’ now after a few seconds of pacing up and down the ring.

Carlito
Well not for the benefit of you or these people but for the benefit of myself I will explain what I meant. By a new Carlito I meant you can expect a more ruthless and aggressive Carlito, as you could clearly see in my new titantron this is now a time where I mean business. I had a similar attitude when I first started here in XWL but somewhere down the line I lost my spark and I know that was due to the influence of Torrie. So now I have that problem solved and I am no longer willing to share my advice or help her train we will all witness a deep decline in her performances and an increase in mine. From this very point on I will take what I want regardless of the consequences, I will take pride in inflicting pain on anybody who stands in my way or in my ring. And quite frankly your in my ring right now JR.

Carlito begins to slowly walk towards JR but he doesn’t show any intimidation and continues with this unique interview.

Jim Ross
Well Carlito if you seem convinced, but do not think that the loss in the World Series has spiralled you career into what it is now?



Carlito
What do you mean into what my career is now? My career is fine! I’m just having a rough patch in the devious hands of Torrie Wilson which I have come to light with and I had it solved until you stuck your nose in my business. The losses I suffered in the World Series were at the cost of Torrie so I don’t get what needs clearing up? I mean are you stupid? Of course it affected me, imagine your lifelong dream being within reach of your grasp and watching it week by week slowly disappearing in front of your very eyes. Just imagine that JR, so yes of course the loss in the World Series has affected the position I find my career in right now but with my new attitude and new take on things that will soon be put to rest and I will, let me promise you, I will win a title this year. No, within six months I will be crowned a champion. Starting next week with whoever I’m booked with I will put them down and continue with how I started my XWL career with nothing put wins.

Jim Ross
Ok Carlito I think I understand, what about the two straight losses at the hands of Christian? Surley he has proven that he is more deserving of the spot in the Money In The Bank then you are?

Carlito
No, not at all, listen carefully because I won’t repeat this.



Carlito
Christian shouldn’t of even been allowed in the World Series, he should be in jail. He also shouldn’t of been in the World Series because he had three chances to defeat John Morrison and prove that he was a worthy title contender and many time competed for the IC title against Morrison and came up way short. So the spot he has taken the Money In The Bank match is a spot wasted in my eyes, a spot that should of been given to me I will not accept to admit that he beat me again a few weeks ago because that loss is what highlighted for me that something was wrong. So in a sense I should probably thank Christian because losing to somebody like Christian showed me that something must be going wrong, which is what opened my eyes to the whole scam Torrie has been up to. So I don’t blame Christian no, I blame Torrie, but if Christian ever had the pair to step back into the ring with me he would not only have a surprise waiting for him but a hospital appointment pre booked for him. I would also just like to add that.....



Suddenly Carlito is attacked from behind with a vicious chopblock! It's Corey Graves!

[Michael Cole]
That's Corey Graves! what's he doing here!


Graves looks down on Carlio with a sick smirk, then continues his assault, with a mount and viscous shots to he head of Carlito. Graves then drags Carlito to his feet, Carlito tries to fight back but Graves delivers a strong knee to the guy of Carlito, Graves hoists Carlito up over his shoulders.... MK ULTRA! Refeere's rush the ring, and try to hold Graves back.





[Jerry Lawler]
Finally someone to stop this assault, nobody deserves this not even Carlito.


Graves just looks on at Carlito, before pushing away the referee's, walking up to Carlito and locking in the 13th Step leglock! Carlito screams out in pain, as a crazed look appears on Graves Faces.




Referee's eventually break the hold, Carlito clutches his knee in pain. Graves just stands over Carlito, with a smirk as Referee's hold him back. JR then begins to leave the ring...




But Graves grab's hold of JR, and drags him back into center of the ring.

[Jerry Lawler]
No Graves.. Don't do this!

But instead of attacking JR like many had thought, he grabs JR's hand and lifts it up , so he can speak.



[Corey Graves]
Where are you going, JR? You don't need to be scared, you need to stand there and hold that microphone nice and steady, because this is now MY Interview. A few weeks ago, I was choked out by that overweight piece of crap called Samoa Joe, and it made me realize something. It made me see the light, I don't need AJ Styles and Dean Ambrose. They're just like everybody else in this company, they are just looking out for themselves. They never actually cared about me, they just needed me to make their impact, they couldn't have done it alone. but I will get it done alone because I never needed them to get where I am, I never needed them to make Corey Graves to man that he is today. Months from now when AJ Styles and Dean Ambrose are collecting unemployment checks I'll still be here because being in this company needs me more than they will ever be needed, because I am the Man of Honor. I'm still doing exactly what I planned on doing the moment i stepped foot in this company, just now... I don't have to share the spotlight with a man who has already failed many times to break into this company, and a man who for months on end, before I arrived, changed himself into a superstar.


[Corey Graves]
Now the spotlight will be on me, all eyes will be on me. I'm doing this alone, and I will take out whoever I have to, to be where I deserve to be. Tonight, is the first example of that... unfortunately for Carlito, he was in my ring at the wrong time. So I decided it was time, it was time to send a message. You might have thought I was dangerous before, but now I'm alone, I'm hungrier, and I now want this even more. I've been double crossed for the last time, Time and time again I've trusted the wrong people, just to be stabbed in the back, but it won't happen anymore, Jim. You know why? Because I'm no longer trusting anybody, everybody is an enemy, Even you. I've been betrayed time and time again, but no longer. Corey Graves, is a lone wolf. Corey Graves is going at this alone, and he's going to the top.


[Corey Graves]
Look down at Carlito, he's just an example of what I'm going to do to every body on this roster. Whether it be Alex Shelley, Chris Jericho or even AJ Styles... Whoever I have to take out to get where I deserve to me, then I'll do it. When I was laid out at home, healing my wounds after an unprovoked attack by Samoa Joe, do you think anyone cared? Do you think XWL Management contacted me to see how I was doing? Not one phone call from Hulk Hogan, John Laurinaitis, Nobody. That's just adding fuel to the fire that is Corey Graves. This company, this industry isn't prepared for someone like me. I'm like somebody they've never seen before.... When I debuted in this company, you only saw a glimpse of what I can truly do. You will here these words echo for years to come....


[Corey Graves]
The Savior Of Misbehavior has arrived!




The them of Corey Graves hits across the arena, as the crowd begin to jeer, Medics check on Carlito who is still down in the ring. Graves just looks down on him, before smirking and exiting the ring. He makes his way up the ramp, stopping at the top.



Graves proudly shows his "Stay Down" Tattoo into the camera, as Final Stand fades to a highlight package for the Money In The Bank ladder match.

*We fade out from a video package for World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho before his huge Main Event match against Joey Ryan later on. The camera pans back to ringside to our announcers.*

[Jim Ross] Whether you love or hate Chris Jericho, you've just got to respect him. He may brag about it but he backs it up pretty much every damn time he steps in between the ropes and I for one can't wait to see him face off against Joey Ryan.

[Jerry "The King" Lawler] It's hard to pick one guy to root for because they're both so full of themselves! But like you said you can't judge a book by its cover, both men are very seasoned in the ring and we know how much this match means to them.

[Michael Cole] Both of these men had quite a war of words on BreakDown but now the time for talking is nearly over and I can't wait to see the outcome!





*Suddenly the theme of "The Showoff" Dolph Ziggler hits as the packged Georgia Dome in Atlanta erupts in boo's. Dolph walks onto the stage in ring attire on his own on the grandest stage of them all, he pauses on the stage as the camera zooms out showing the huge crowd and then pans back to Dolph as he slicks his hair back and flicks it with his signature taunt.*

[Jerry "The King" Lawler] Well as far as I know the Money in the Bank isn't up next, so what is Ziggler doing out here?

[Michael Cole] He probably has a lot on his mind head into his Money in the Bank match that he'd like to get off his chest, ever think of that King?!

*He walks down the ramp at a fast pace before slapping his hands together while shouting "TONIGHT IS MY NIGHT!" to the camera, he makes his way to ringside and slides up on the apron and gets into the ring but quickly backtracks and sits on the rope glaring into the record-breaking crowd.*



[Jim Ross] Boy there's a lot on this kid's shoulders tonight, it's make or break for Dolph Ziggler. He could have it all by the end of the night or he could have nothing.

*Dolph gets into the ring and grabs the microphone off of the announcer and paces around the ring with the microphone in hand.*



*His music stops as he stands in the center of the ring, echo's of the chant "Ziggler sucks!" are heard throughout the arena as Dolph slowly brings the microphone to his mouth at the showcase of the immortals.*



[Dolph Ziggler] Are you all glad to see me?

*The crowd insantly boo's as Dolph smirks and turns to the camera.*



[Dolph Ziggler] Exaclty what I thought, but the fun part is none of you matter tonight, not at all. Tonight isn't about Chris Jericho or Joey Ryan, it isn't about Hell in a Cell and it isn't about a 60 minute Iron Man match that's going to put the crowd to sleep. Tonight is about one match and that's Money in the Bank. Tonight is about one man and that's Dolph Ziggler. Whether you like it or not all you folks can do is sit in the crowd and watch me solidify my place in XWL history! I am the definition of hard work and it's about time that hard work pays off and I'm sick and tired of waiting for my opportunity, tonight I take it, I take that briefcase. But that's not all, when I take that briefcase I'm going to sit backstage and wait for the perfect moment to strike. That moment will be tonight. I've had it up to here with people telling me I'm the uncrowned champion of XWL, that I deserve more than I've been given so tonight I take a stand!



[Dolph Ziggler] The briefcase you see suspended above me right now is my golden ticket to glory and I'm not going to let any other man get a hold of it. Not Christian, not Dean Ambrose and definitely not that parkour punk John Morrison. Hell, I would zig zag my own grandmother for that briefcase if I had to! Because this means much more to me than it will ever mean to any of those 3 men. Christian's time has passed, he's a has-been who doesn't even deserve to be on this show, and John Morrison is still the same old John Morrison you all saw in 2008, and Dean Ambrose.. Dean Ambrose doesn't even deserve to be in this company, he deserves to be in a jail cell for the things he has done and that's that! But not to worry, after tonight nobody's going to remember Dean Ambrose. After tonight the one person that everyone is going to be talking about is Dolph Ziggler.



[Dolph Ziggler] You know, not many people have had the chance to stand in front of this many people and speak their mind as they wish. For the past 12 months I've gone into over drive, I've worked harder than every other man in this company and I can say that with 100% honesty. I've put more time in the gym and maximized my minutes better than everyone else to make sure the one thing people are thinking when they leave the arena is "Man, that Dolph Ziggler sure is something special.." and I know you all think it whether you love me or you hate me. Tonight is a culmination of 12 months of busting my ass, I can safely say that there is nobody more deserving than me. I've seen people come and go, getting the shots I should have been given but not anymore, I'm not sitting back and letting "the next big thing" pull the wool over your eyes again because the next big thing has been here all along.



[Dolph Ziggler] You all may think you've heard this before but it's just the truth. I'm not going to stop reaching for that brass ring because I can feel it, I'm closer than I ever was, I'm THIS close and there's not a damn thing anyone can do about it because I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. The years of hard work, dedication, putting this business before anything else in my life pays off tonight and it pays off in the grandest way. You can't make this stuff up, I always did things my way and I never settled for anything else. Tonight you're going to see all of it pay off, no questions asked. Show... Stolen.

*At the bat of an eyelid Dolph drops his mic in the center of the ring and adjusts his jacket and makes a sharp exit out of the ring as his theme hits.*



*The camera pans on Dolph who is walking up the ramp looking as determined as he'll ever be before shouting "You're looking at the new face of this company!!" Before walking by the camera and up the ramp on his own. There's a mixed reaction from the crowd, half of it being the people who dislike Ziggler in general and the other half being people cheering Dolph for his motivation in his promo.*

[Jim Ross] Wow, that's heart, whether you're a fan of Mr. Ziggler or not you can't deny he's putting it all on the line tonight.

[Michael Cole] You said it best, Jimmy. You could just feel the intensity in the air as Dolph poured his heart out to the thousands watching and the millions at home!

[Jerry "The King" Lawler] Christian, Morrison, Ambrose and Ziggler. It's going to be a hell of a Money in the Bank, that's one you definitely don't want to miss folks.

*We head off to a video package for The Immortal Hulk Hogan before he heads into his match with Kevin Steen.*

**Final Stand continues and we are ringside with our announce table, Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler and Michael Cole.**

J.R
Folks Final Stand is full steam ahead but we expect nothing less on the showcase of the immortals and the grandest stage. But talking about immortal in our next match up one of the competitors is has always been known as “immortal”. That’s right folks, Hulk Hogan steps in the ring for the first time in many years when he goes head to head with XWL’s so called “Worst Nightmare” in Kevin Steen.

Michael Cole
That’s right, Kevin Steen who was always a thorn in the side of XWL when he first debuted in the company took it upon himself to be sick, twisted, crazy, foul mouthed and above all beat anyone up who he wanted to. Kevin Steen was then fired due to disappearing from XWL. But he returned 6 months later at our Xtreme Xmas PPV and he drew blood first when he dropped Hogan down on his neck with that devastating Package Piledriver.

Jerry Lawler
And ever since then he just kept showing up trying to cause a problems for XWL, he said he wanted change, he said he wanted revenge and he wanted Hogan to be the one who feels his wrath tonight.

J.R
That’s right King, but tonight it isn’t just a match about revenge, it is about something bigger because tonight if Hulk Hogan can overcome XWL’s Worst Nightmare then he will rid him from XWL for good. But if Kevin Steen wins tonight he will be reinstated to XWL which I am sure no-one wants in XWL.




Lillian Garcia
This match is scheduled for one fall is a NO HOLDS BARRED MATCH. If Hulk Hogan wins, Kevin Steen will be gone from XWL but if Kevin Steen wins he will be reinstated into XWL.





Making his way to the ring to the ring from Quebec, Canada, XWL’s Worst Nightmare,



KEVIN STEEN!!!!

**After being announced Kevin Steen appears on the ramp and gets a mixed reaction from the XWL fans. Steen looks around with a big smirk on his face, he then give the double gun salute to the fans before he makes his way down to the ring. Steen walks around ringside and grabs some fans Hulk Rules sign and rips it in half then drops it on the floor before rolling into the ring. Steen then stands in the ring awaiting his opponent.**





Lillian Garcia
His opponent from Venice Beach, California, The Immortal



HULK HOGAN!!!!!!



**The fans roar with just the sound of Hogan’s music being played which happens to be his old Real American entrance music. The fans get louder when Hulk Hogan appears on the stage. Hulk Hogan is wearing his red and yellow attire. Hogan is also wearing his red and yellow boa to match his attire. Hogan makes his way down to the ring and he is handclapping some fans and he looks pumped for his match. Hogan steps into the ring and he is pandering to the fans doing the Hogan thing. **

Before Hogan can even remove his sunglasses and his boa he is attacked from behind by Steen. Steen starts unloading fists to the back of Hogan and the bell is rung. The match is on its way and Hogan is already down, Steen is now stomping on Hogan. Steen grabs the boa and starts to choke Hogan with it but there is nothing the ref can do about this because this is a no holds barred match. Steen lets go and steps back to admire his handy work whilst Hogan is down trying to catch his breath. Steen approaches and grabs Hogan as he is making it back to his feet, Steen loads a fist up and goes to throw it but no, Hogan blocks and hits a punch of his own and the crowd go wild when Hogan unloads more punches. He then grabs Steen and throws him over the top rope to the outside to the fans appreciation. Steen is stunned as he lies on the floor for a couple of seconds to gain his composure. Steen hasn’t got any time for that as Hogan steps out of the ring and stands on the apron and jumps and hits an axe handle on Steen. Steen goes back down and Hogan is in control now, Hogan picks Steen up and Irish whips him into the barricade hard. Hogan then points at Steen and the fans cheer. Hogan runs towards Steen but Steen moves at the last minute and Hogan goes crashing into the barricade. Hogan slumps over it whilst Steen gets to his feet, Steen kicks Hogan in the gut and couple of times before unloading with some punches to the forehead of Hogan.

Steen pushes Hogan down into the corner of the barricades and steps away and looks on at Hogan sat there looking a bit worse for wear. Steen runs and hits a cannonball crushing Hogan into the barricades. Steen gets up and throws his arms up and the fans boo him, he then replies with flipping them off. Steen goes over to the announce table and actually starts to rip the top off the table and starts to remove the monitors. Hogan meanwhile is starting to get up, and stumbles towards Steen. Steen has one of the monitors and hits Hogan over the head with it to a shocking reaction from the crowd. Hogan has been busted open already after that shot and he is down by the announce table. Steen climbs up on the announce table and throws his arms up once more to even more boos from the fans. Steen looks down at Michael Cole, Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler and flips them off before getting off the announce table and returning his attention back to Hogan. Steen lifts Hogan up to his feet and gives him a punch to the open wound on his forehead. Steen then rolls Hogan onto the announce table. Steen is looking to punish Hogan and he climbs onto the announce table with Hogan. Steen lifts Hogan up and starts to laugh as he grabs Hogan and it actually looks like he going to go for a Rock Bottom. Steen goes to lift Hogan but Hogan comes alive and hits an elbow to the side of the face. Steen is dazed and Hogan clotheslines Steen down and he falls off the announce table. Hogan steps off and is met with a kick to the gut from Steen who then picks up Hogan and swiftly powerbombs Hogan with all his strength onto the ring apron.

Hogan clutches his back but he hasn’t got long to try and recover as he is rolled in the ring by Steen. Steen pushes one of the ringside assistants off the steel chair and throws it in the ring. He then gets another from under the ring and throws that one in. Steen is in control of this match so far. Steen then lifts the apron skirt and is looking for more weapons. Steen pulls out a table and puts that in the ring also. Hogan is making back to his feet as Steen rolls in. Hogan kicks Steen in the head as he rolls into the ring, Steen definitely feels the big boot to the face. Hogan picks Steen up and body slams him on top of one of the steel chairs. Hogan then starts to build momentum by using the fans cheers as he picks up Steen and body slams him once more onto the chair. Hogan then looks down and picks up one of the chair. Steen slowly gets back to his feet but not for too long as Hogan swings the chair and hits Steen on the back and Steen goes down to one knee, Hogan then swings it again and Steen goes down again. Hogan then rolls Steen up for a pin attempt,

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Steen kicks out but looks in pain after those chair shots. Hogan picks him up and Irish whips him into the ropes and then clotheslines him back down. Hogan picks up the table and sets it up in the middle of the ring. Hogan whips Steen into the ropes once more and goes for a back body drop but is met with a kick to the face as he bends down to catch Steen with the back body drop. Hogan stumbles back and Steen runs at him and clothesline him down but Hogan hits the back of his head on the table. Steen gets on top of Hogan and unloads more punches to the forehead of Hogan opening up the wound further and more blood starts to trickle down the face of Hogan. Steen actually does something sick when he bites the bloody forehead of Hogan. The crowd respond with a chant,

You’re Sick, You’re Sick, Your Sick.

Steen gets up and wipes any blood that was on his face, he then picks up and chair and starts to ramp the chair into the back of Hogan. Hogan is in pain after each shot to the back. Steen then rolls him back over and works on the ribs with the chair. Steen then opens the chair up and pushes it down on Hogan’s neck. Steen then sits on the chair and starts to choke Hogan. The fans are booing him as he sits there laughing whilst Hogan is struggling to breathe. Steen gets up and looks down at Hogan who is a bloodied mess, he grabs the legs of Hogan and then locks in the Sharpshooter. Hogan is in pain as Steen has the Sharpshooter fully on in the middle of the ring, Steen is pulling back trying to inflict as much pain as possible on Hogan. Hogan doesn’t look like he want to give up and he is using all of strength to crawl to the ropes. Hogan is trying his hardest to make it to the ropes but Steen continues to apply as much pressure as he can. Hogan is nearly at the ropes but it seems like it is too much for Hogan as the blood is dripping from his forehead onto the canvas. Hogan looks like he is about to give up and tap……..










BUT NO!!! Hogan manages to use the power from the Hulkamaniacs in attendance to get to the ropes but Steen won’t let and he doesn’t have to. Hogan is in agony as he clutches on to the ropes. Steen is applying as much pressure as he can but Hogan is not going to give in, he roars with the last bit of strength he must have and pushes his hands on the canvas and pushing up causing Steen to break the hold and fall flat on his face. Steen looks annoyed as hell as he gets back to his feet, Steen then hits a series of clubbing blows to Hogan who does not go back down. Hogan starts shaking and I think we know what is going on, Steen hits more blows but Hogan is making his way to his feet shaking his head and his arms, Hogan is in the process of hulking up and the fans are giving him the momentum, they are giving him the power to hulk up. Hogan is to his feet and Steen hits once last blow when Hogan lifts his head up and stares straight at Steen. Hogan then points straight at Steen and the crowd reply with,

YOU!!!!

Steen looks shocked and wondering what the hell to do. Steen goes for one last clubbing blow but it’s blocked by Hogan who replies with a series of punches and then one big punch knocking Steen down to the canvas. Hogan paces around the ring and he is all Hulked up. He turns around to grab Steen but is met with a steel chair to the ribs. Steen then gets to his feet and smashes the chair hard down on the back of Hogan causing Hogan to fall back down to the canvas. Steen has stopped Hogan’s momentum and the crowd hate him for it. Steen then goes over to the table that is in the ring and he sets it up, he then grabs Hogan and throws Hogan on top of it. Steen then decides to climb the turnbuckle with his back to Hogan on the table, Steen looks like he might be going for one big moonsault through the table to end it all. Steen stops in his tracks at the top of the turnbuckle as he starts heckling with some fans who are wearing Hogan shirts. Steen flips them the bird but as he was doing this Hogan is off the table and is behind Steen. Steen starts to realise something isn’t right as he starts to slowly turn his head but Hogan doesn’t give him a chance as he hits him with a clubbing blow to the back of the head. Hogan then climbs the turnbuckle and grabs Steen, lifts him and hits a big back suplex off the top rope…..

THROUGH THE TABLE!!!!!!!

OMFG!!!!!!

Both Hogan and Steen lay there motionless as the crowd are chanting Holy Shit, Holy Shit. Hogan starts to stir and manages to throw an arm over to force a pin,

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Steen manages to pop a shoulder up at the last possible second to the shock of the crowd. Hogan is also a bit shocked but I think he is still a bit out of it from going through the table with Steen. After a few moments Hogan and Steen both start making their way back to the feet. They meet in the middle of the ring on their knees and they start exchanging blows. First Hogan, then Steen replies, then Hogan hits another one and so forth until both men are on their feet. Steen starts to get the upper hand and runs the ropes and goes for a clotheslines but it doesn’t take Hogan down. Hogan just stands there and stares at Steen. Steen runs the ropes once more but he is the one who gets hit with the clothesline and he goes down. Steen quickly gets back up to his feet but he is quickly back down when Hogan lifts him up and body slams him to the canvas. Hogan starts hulking up once more and quickly picks Steen up once more and Irish whips him into the ropes and hits him with the vintage big boot. The fans go crazy with that one big boot because they know what is next. Hogan looks around seemingly asking the fans what shall he do next but he knows as he points down at Steen before running the ropes and comes back and hits a……..

BIG LEG DROP!!!!!!!!!!

Right down on Steen, Hogan then rolls over and cover Steen for the pin and finally will rid XWL of Steen for good,

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KICKOUT!!!!!!

OMG, Steen somehow kicks out to the shock of the fans and Hogan who is sat on the canvas wondering what the hell he has to do to keep Steen down and get rid of him from XWL. Hogan slams his hands on the canvas and gets back to his feet and grabs Steen once more and whips him into the ropes and goes for a big boot again but Steen manages to duck it and runs at the opposite ropes but Steen is met with Hogan’s big boot as he managed to turn around in time. Steen luckily rolls out of the ring to the outside clutching his jaw. Steen starts walking around the ring whilst Hogan is standing in the ring shouting at Steen to get his ass back in the ring. Steen then just stares back up and Hogan and flips the bird and then spits right in the face of Hogan. Hogan loses it and goes to get out of the ring but Steen hits him with a kendo stick which he was hiding by the apron. Steen unloads with shot after shot with the kendo stick to Hogan until its snaps in half. Steen is the one who roars now but with anger. Steen throws the broken kendo stick towards the announce team and that’s when he stops and stares at the announce table that he starts to dismantle earlier in the match. Steen grabs Hogan and proceeds to smash Hogan’s head onto to the table. He goes for one more but Hogan stops him by putting his arms on the table to stop it. He looks at Steen who looks shocked at the strength of Hogan. Hogan then grabs Steen and throws him over the announce table and nearly takes out the announce team. Hogan slams his hands on the table and he reaches over as Steen is trying to get to his feet and puts him on the table. Hogan climbs onto the table with Steen and picks him up only to set him up for a………….PILEDRIVER. Hogan is looking to exact some revenge here by piledriving Steen through the table. Hogan goes to pick Steen up but can’t quite do it and suddenly Steen manages to squirm free and hits Hogan in the gut. He then quickly grabs Hogan and the fans go crazy because they know what he is doing, Steen tries to go for the PACKAGE PILEDRIVER……




BUT NO!!! Hogan back body drops Steen off the table down to the hard floor. Steen lands hard as Hogan is down on his one knee on the announce table. Hogan is definitly feeling the punishment in this match. Hogan is about to get to his feet and get down when suddenly Steen is up and hits a low blow to Hogan which the fans reply with a big Ohhhhh. Steen then picks Hogan up on his shoulders and……






F-CINQ RIGHT ON TOP OF THE ANNOUNCE TABLE AND SMASHES IT APART!!!!!!!



The fans starts the Holy Shit, Holy Shit, Holy Shit chants once more. Steen is down but only because it took a lot to pull that off and knowing he can’t pin him out here. Steen is trying to gather his bearing whilst Hogan is motionless in a heap with broken bits of announce table. Steen slaps himself across the face to get some bearings back. He climbs over the wreckage and manages to get hold of Hogan and carries the deadweight to the ring and rolls him into the ring. Steen rolls in right after him and he goes for the cover, he is looking to get his job back now,

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KICKOUT!!!!!

OMG, Hogan manages to get a shoulder up to the surprise of everyone watching this match and even the surprise of Steen who thought he had the match with that. Steen starts to get frustrated and starts slamming his hands on the canvas. Steen rolls out of the ring and starts looking under the apron for something, he pulls out a load of chairs. Steen proceeds to throw chair after chair into the ring a couple hit Hogan. Steen looks very pissed off right now, Steen gets back in the ring and he has a steel chain in his hand. Steen looks down at Hogan then he starts to whip Hogan with the steel chair. After every shot Hogan jolts with pain, Steen then stops and starts to wrap the chain around Hogan’s neck and he then pulls on it to try and choke the like out of Hogan. Whilst Steen is doing this he is slapping Hogan in the face and calling him a “fucktard”. Steen continues to choke out Hogan, but then stops as he looks on at some of the chairs he threw into the ring. Steen lets go of the chain and picks up the chairs and sets them up back to back. Steen then has a big smile of his face, he walks over to Hogan but is met with a couple of punches to the mid-section stopping him in his tracks. Hogan manages to get to his feet and unloads with more shots and then picks Steen to the surprise of the crowd, it looks like Hogan has been injected with some life. Hogan looks over at the set up chairs and looks like he going to powerslam Steen onto the chairs. But Steen manages to wriggle free and fall behind Hogan, Hogan turns around and he is met with a swift kick to the crown jewels. Steen then suddenly with all his strength picks Hogan up on his shoulder and hits,



F-CINQ ONTO THE CHAIRS!!!!!!!

The fans go crazy and the holy shit chants starts once more. Steen is down and can’t get to Hogan to make the cover straight away. Hogan is in agony landing on those chairs. Steen starts slowly crawling over to Hogan. Before he covers Steen looks onto the crowd and he is heard saying, FUCK YOU XWL!!! Steen covers,

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Hogan somehow with some last bit of life kicked out to the surprise of everyone. Steen cannot believe it, he thought he had won his job back right there. Steen rolls off Hogan and to the outside and is looking like he is starting to lose it once again. Steen doesn’t seem to know what to do to keep Hogan down. Steen walks over to the announce table and actually grabs Michael Cole and starts saying some harsh comments at it before pushing him back down to his seat. Hogan is somehow stirring in the middle of the ring and Steen notices it and quickly rolls into the ring. Steen approaches Hogan and picks him up onto his knees, He starts to slap Hogan’s bloody face asking him to just give up. Hogan then looks up at Steen and flips the bird before he low blows Steen out of nowhere. Hogan then starts shaking as he is hulking up once more. He is up to his feet pacing around the ring still shaking as the blood, sweat and tears fly off him from the shaking. Hogan then points at Steen but before he does anything else he looks down and he grabs the steel chain that Steen used to choke him out. Hogan picks it up and wraps it around his hand. Steen turns around and goes to hit Hogan but it is blocked then Hogan hits him with the fist that is wrapped with the chain. Hogan keeps hitting Steen with the chain until Steen is busted wide open. The blood starts to trickle down the face of Steen. Hogan then Irish whips Steen and hits the vintage big boot once again causing Steen to fall straight down to the canvas. Hogan looks around asking the fans what to do once more, He goes to run the ropes when he stops, he points to his head signalling that he has an idea. Hogan picks up a couple of chair and sets them up. Hogan then slumps Steen on the chairs. Hogan then runs the ropes and comes and hits,





THE BIG LEG DROP WITH STEEN’S FACE COME CRASHING DOWN WITH THE CHAIRS.!!!!!

The fans are shocked of how innovative Hogan was then to pile on some pain for Steen who has the one who has been doing the majority of that in this match. Hogan then goes for the cover,

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OMG, NO!!!!


Steen manages to kickout another close fall there which seems to be the trend in this match. Hogan cannot believe it. Hogan starts pacing around the ring wiping the blood away from his face and just looking on at the carnage. Hogan looks lost trying to figure out what he has got to do whilst Steen is lay there motionless with a crimson mask. Hogan then roars and grabs some of the chairs that haven’t been broken yet, he starts setting them. He sets four of them up facing each other and he looks like he is using some of the devious thoughts that Steen would use. Steen is trying to crawl to the outside and is hanging off the apron when Hogan manages to get hold of him and drags him back in the ring. Hogan drags Steen over to the chairs and proceeds to put him onto them. Both of them are now standing on them and it seems like a miracle that they haven’t collapsed. Hogan flips the bird to Steen and kicks him into the gut and sets up to hit Steen with a piledriver…………..

But NO, Steen manages to break free and spits some type of green mist into Hogan’s eyes, he then kicks Hogan in the crown jewels once more, he then……




PACKAGE PILEDRIVER ONTO TO THE CHAIRS!!!!!!!!!!HOLY SHIT!!!!!!

Steen covers,

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Steen wins, Kevin Steen must now be reinstated!!!!!

J.R
Oh my god, Oh my god, the nightmare has come true, Hogan’s nightmare, XWL’s nightmare has come to reality and Kevin Steen has won, he has his job back.

Michael Cole
Oh no, oh please god no, this cannot be happening right now, there has got to be some way to stop this.

Jerry Lawler
There was a way and that was Hogan but he couldn’t get the job done Cole, now Steen has got what he wants, his job back and his reign of terror has only just begun.




**Kevin Steen has his hand raised in victory but he snatches his arm away from the ref before kicking the ref in the gut then hits the ref with a Package Piledriver!!! He then rolls out the ring and blows a kiss towards Hogan who is lying motionless in the middle of the ring in a bloody mess. Final Stand takes a break to advertise a new brand new DVD coming out.**

*Final Stand V returns from a video highlighting the events leading up to tonight's match between the man who made his debut a few weeks ago at the expense of Men of Honor, Samoa Joe, and the man who felt betrayed by Joe's actions, AJ Styles. That video comes to an end, leading to another video playing on the Titantron. The camera slowly pans around the nearby area, spotting many people walking on the sidewalks and a few shops scattered around. The camera continues to pan until it stops when the self-proclaimed Anti-Diva, Paige, is shown looking into said camera and begins to speak.*



{Paige}
The night has finally arrived, has it not? Final Stand V, the biggest show on the XWL calender. The night where new champions are bound to be crowned and bitter wars are ended. This will also be known as the night a new Divas Champion will step up and cleanse this division. The Age of the Anti-Diva is just a few short hours away from becoming a reality. Kaitlyn and Fox don't know what they're getting themselves into when they step into that ring with me.



{Paige}
Kaitlyn is the current champion and has been for a little over four or so months now. This will be her first true test as champion since all she's done is fend off Brie Bella for three of those months. I believe that I have the advantage going into this match, I've pinned the Divas Champion in a handicap match a few weeks ago, and also eliminated Fox in the same match. I've already defeated my opponents, so it's only fair that I should have that butterfly in my possession but that's not the case.



{Paige}
Since the start of December, I've had a Foxy thorn at my side, and now, I plan on finishing what I started. Fox, trust me, you won't be walking out with that Divas Championship, I'll make sure of it. As far as two thousand and thirteen being the Year of the Fox, I plan on slaying the fox tonight. You have been awfully quiet these past few weeks, Fox, why is that? Are you afraid that you won't be able to back up your words in the ring? That hasn't stopped you before, so why now?



{Paige}
For the past three months, I have proven time and time again that your fluke victory over me, Fox, was just that, a fluke. Since then, you and I put the other through hell and this is our reward, a shot at becoming the Divas Champion. Tonight I will prove why British women are far superior to their American counterparts, I will prove that everything I have been saying is true.



{Paige}
Tonight begins the Rise of the Anti-Diva, and after I become the Divas Champion, this sorry excuse for a division will be saved. And there's not a damn thing Kaitlyn, Fox, biased referees or anybody else can do about it.

*With that said, Paige smirks at the camera before walking out of view, causing the video to fade into a video package for the Number One Contender to Chris Jericho's World Heavyweight Championship, Joey Ryan.*

*The crowd boo’s as Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns walk out onto the stage; they strut down the ramp embracing the distaste from the crowd, Reigns even screams in a fans face sending spit and sweat all over their face.

{J.R.}
These two men are nothing but trouble. They were first haunting Matt Hardy and now they want to pick a fight with someone brave enough to stand up to them!

{King}
Kofi came to the ring and cleared these two out when they were taunting a Matt Hardy when he wasn’t even at the arena to defend himself.

{Cole}
You two are lunatics, Rollins was just trying to remind, and protect us of the hypocrisy of Matt Hardy and was trying to do it again when Kofi stuck his nose in other people’s business!



*Kingston’s brand new theme music cuts off the announcers as the happy go lucky superstar jumps out onto the stage.



*Kingston begins jogging down the ramp as the fans continue cheering for him.



*As he turns the corner and slaps hands with a few hands, he dives into the ring and stares across towards Reigns and Rollins. The referee directs Reigns out of the ring and makes sure both men are in their respective corners before calling for the bell.

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Both men circle the ring before charging in at each other but instead of locking up Rollins delivers a vicious knee to the gut of Kingston who keels over to his knees. Rollins immediately kicks the mid-section of Kingston again seemingly knocking the air out of his lungs. Rollins follows up by dropping to the mat and applying a leg scissors around the abdomen of Kofi, working over the stomach of his adversary. Kofi is gasping for air as Rollins tightens the grip trying to finish of his opponent early, Kofi is on his back and in a last ditch effort kips up from the ground breaking Seth’s grip, he gets to his feet as well and takes a big swing but Kofi ducks it! Rollins turns right into a forearm from Kofi, and is met with another causing him to stagger backwards, still in a daze he rushes at Kofi who flips him with an arm drag but not being down Kofi follows through with the hold and locks in a hammerlock with Rollins face down towards the mat, Kingston turns up the pressure of the hold but Seth forces his way to his feet, the hold still locked in makes a sudden drop sending Kingston forward causing him to run into the ropes and bounce back into Rollins who launches himself from the ground right into the right knee of Kofi. Kofi flies from the blow to the outside of the ring crashing onto the ringside mat! Rollins sits up in the center of the ring with a grin on his face. Kingston lays on the outside holding his knee, writhing in pain as the ref’s count reaches 4. Rollins shoves the referee out of the way and steps out onto the apron, Kofi hops up onto his left foot hopping around and as he turns towards the ring Rollins sprints and launches himself off the apron delivering a vicious thrusting dropkick sending Kofi crashing into the barricade! Rollins holds his back from the crash onto the ringside area, Reigns walks over and helps him up which leads to Rollins walking over to Kingston and throws him into the ring, he follows and goes for the cover!



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Kofi gets his shoulder up! Rollins gets to his feet and takes a deep breath as he collects himself before deducing his next move. Kingston begins to move on the mat as he’s taken a quick but vicious barrage from Rollins, Rollins heads over and clinches his fingers together over the back of his opponents head as he places his head at waist level and tries to fire a knee right into Kofi’s temple but Kingston bursts through the grip and connects with a big high kick which stuns Rollins, Kofi jumps up and flips Rollins directly over him with a big monkey flip! Rollins is planted on his back but Kofi’s momentum slows due to the blow to his knee from early. Both Rollins and Kingston get to their feet and tie up in the middle of the ring, Rollins breaks the lock up and tries tripping Kingston with a leg sweep who leaps up into the and stomps right onto the sweeping leg causing a shout of pain from Rollins. Kingston grabs Rollin’s legs and turns him over locking in a Single-Leg Boston Crab! Kofi cinches in the hold as Seth cries out in pain trying to crawl towards the ropes but Kingston’s leverage keeps him in the center of the ring, Rollins raises his hand as if to tap but before slapping the mat makes an intelligent move and grabs Kingston’s bad leg causing Kofi to lose his leverage and inadvertently release the hold. Both men stagger to their feet once again but Kofi gets the edge and whips him into the corner and charges!! He leaps into the landing on his opponents shoulder in his signature set-up for the corner monkey flip but before he can do it Rollins grabs him by the tights and charges across the ring with Kofi in the power bomb position and hurls Kingston into the corner connecting with a Buckle Bomb! Kofi holds his back as he staggers into the ring and drops to both his knees. Rollins runs from behind Kingston and towards the ropes and as he’s on the bounce back drills Kofi with a running big boot! Kofi collapses to the mat as Rollins leans on the rope with a sick grin on his face. He walks over to Kingston and rolls him over placing his boot on his chest.



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{J.R.}
Dear god, Rollins is beating Kofi like a government mule! How can any man continue after what Kofi has taken so quickly!

{King}
I gotta agree with you J.R., but I have to say I think Rollins confidence just cost him a chance at winning the match there!

Rollins quickly picks a dazed Kofi to his feet and begins slapping him and yelling, taunting at him before turning to the crowd and yelling at them as well. He turns and cocks back his fist but it gets caught by Kofi! He ducks under his arm and grabs him by the waist and flips driving him into the mat! He connects with the S.O.S.! He locks him up in a small package cover straight from his move.



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Rollins slips out of the hold! The crowd begins chanting Kofi’s name as he rides the adrenaline blocking out the pain of his back and knee! Kofi begins clapping into the air calling for Trouble in Paradise! Rollins stumbles to his feet as Kofi winds and spins for the kick but he ducks! Rollins grabs Kofi’s head and tucks it under his arm, grabs his leg lifts him up before spiking him neck first into the ground! God’s Last Gift!



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{King}
How on Earth is Kofi kicking out?! Rollins is pulling out all the stops here tonight!

Rollins sits in the ring with his knees up and his head buried in them trying to contemplate what to do next, he suddenly looks up with a sick look on his face and gets to his feet backing into a corner yelling for Kingston to get to his feet, Kofi sluggishly stands up and is met with Rollins charging at him Kofi instinctively spins and hit him with a TROUBLE IN PARADISE!!! Kofi collapses right next to his opponent as both lay lifeless on the mat, with Reigns on the outside yelling for Rollins to get to his feet. The fans are chanting for Kofi while Reigns for Seth and both drag their lifeless bodies to their feet. Rollins shoves Kofi into the ropes and then side steps him on the initial rebound and as he turns Kofi leaps and hits a big leaping clothesline and immediately runs off the ropes again and uses his ridiculous vertical to jump and crash down with his signature double leg drop, he scrambles to his feet and begins his vintage clapping as Rollins gets to his feet and his skull is met with another Trouble in Paradise!!! Kofi covers him!




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{Reigns}
HEY!!!



The referee stops his count and turns to Reigns and gets into an argument with him. Kofi keeps the pin together while the argument progresses and after several more seconds with the fans counting each second the referee ejects Reigns from ringside!! The fans erupt with cheers as the ref turns and begins counting again!



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Rollins kicks out! Kofi is distraught as his patented move couldn’t finish off his opponent. Kofi lifts Rollins to his feet and runs off the ropes but gets caught with a SuperKick! Kofi is out on his feet as he keels over and Rollins runs at the ropes himself and leaps into the air driving his boot into the back of Kofi’s head and connecting with a jumping curb stomp! Rollins draws his thumb across his throat and climbs to the outside and up to the top turnbuckle. Rollins leaps….



Phoenix Splash! The referee slides to make the count!



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*After the match Seth Rollins kicks Kofi out of the ring literally and then yells at the timekeeper to get him a mic. The crowd is echoing huge choruses of boos across the Georgia Dome and Seth just smiles, walks to the center of the ring and begins to speak.


[Seth]
Will you pay attention to me now? You know I guess ever since I returned back in December the "wrestling gods" must have felt it was necessary to even out the attention I got last summer but let me tell you that is a grave mistake. You see, it might be necessary to take away all the attention from one of the many ham and eggers and washed up faces that get signed contracts here daily but I am different. *Seth takes a deep breath then then says* I am different because I, Seth Rollins am one of the few "rookies" who basically signed a contract, and 5 minutes later went on to beat some of the top names in this company, win King Of The Ring including getting a win over Triple H! A man who months later went on to become World Heavyweight Champion. But where was my one on one with the champ huh? I was thrown right into the fire facing some of the top names in wrestling history in an elimination chamber match? Are you kidding me? Ever since Day One, this company has not wanted me to succeed and I like some people *Seth winks and smirks at the camera* have actual proof.


*Roman Reigns, seeing Seth getting visibly angrier comes into the ring and puts his hand on Seth's shoulder trying to calm him down. Seth, seeing this as an attack turns around and snaps at Reigns. Out of nowhere he spontaneously superkicks Reigns' head off! With Roman being so big he stumbles but Seth bounces back and hits another devastating superkick! The fans don't know how to react to this other than booing the hell out of Seth. Seth is jacked up on adrenaline as he pulls at his hair in a Mankind-esque manner. He then picks up the mic and says


[Seth]
I am not someone you people or anyone in the back should mess with, and Kofi, if you know what's best for you, you'll go back there and never mess with me again!

*With that said, Seth then throws the mic at the camera and it hits the bottom rope. As he starts towards the ropes Kofi slides into the ring but before he can get his hands on Rollins he slithers through the ropes and towards the back as the PA systems play his theme song.*

Final Stand heads to a video package that shows the Intercontinental Champion, John Morrison, doing what he does best and that is Parkour. The video starts off with John Morrison greeting his fans watching.



[John Morrison]: Welcome fans, as you know, it's me, the one and only Intercontinental Champion, John Morrison and I'm here at PKCali. PKCali is a parkour studio here in my hometown of Los Angeles, California and I usually come here to train whenever I can. It's a state-of-the-art institute in my opinion, the trainers here are the best. If you are watching this right now, you're probably live in Atlanta, Georgia at the Georgia Dome watching Final Stand or perhaps your home watching this pay-per-view, either way I'm glad you're tuning in on what could possibly be the biggest night of my career so far.

[John Morrison]: I compete in two matches tonight, one being for my Intercontinental Championship and the other being the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. Just the thought that I could walk out still the Intercontinental Champion and be Mr. Money In The Bank has me excited. I've really worked hard to get to this point in my career. But enough about that, I'm sure most of you want to know how I'm training for both of my matches, especially my ladder match. Well, instead of telling you, how about I show you what I do best.

The camera cuts back and shows Morrison running towards a mat and flipping off of it. He then proceeds to run and performs a kong vault which he tells his fans that it happens to be one of the easiest moves to learn. The camera then cuts back to John Morrison.



[John Morrison]: Parkour isn't just to be all flashy, trust me, I know it looks cool, but I don't do it just to entertain people. It's really an exercise that works each body part, whether it be your knees, hands, legs, everything. Parkour will really come in handy when it comes to the ladder match, it's all about being one with your surrondings. Imagine if I was put into a situation where I had to stop someone from taking down the briefcase, I could do it quickly and efficiently, I could springboard from the ropes onto the ladder. *John Morrison laughs for a little bit* Okay, maybe not that, but I do have the speed advantage in the match.

[John Morrison]: Before I head off the focus more on training, I'd like to give you a quick glimpse of what Parkour is through my eyes.
Morrison attaches the Morrison Cam to his chest and begins to do his routine. He runs towards the mats on the wall and backflips off of it. He then performs a kong vault followed by an evasive roll and then finally finishes it off with a backflip.





[John Morrison]: Ladies and gents, I had fun you showing you what I love to do. I'll see you out there at Final Stand, not once, but twice. Wish me luck.

John Morrison waves to the fans and the titantron fades to black. We then head to a quick video package of the Bella Twins, Brie and Nikki Bella.

*The bell rings as Lillian Garcia stands in the ring with a microphone held in her hand. Ladders are spread around the ring and the iconic Money In The Bank Briefcase hands above the ring. Lillian raises her microphone to speak.*

[Lillian Garcia] Ladies and Gentlemen, the following contest is the Money In The Bank Ladder Match! The only way to win the match is to climb the ladder and unhook the briefcase which guarantees you a championship match at any time, any place, for one year. Introducing the first contestant...



*The theme of Christian begins to play throughout the arena and the crowd instantly bursts into boos. A short time later, Christian makes his way out from behind the curtain and onto the stage of Final Stand V as he looks out to the crowd.*



*He reaches the top of the ramp before using his hands to mimic a championship around his waste as he points out to the crowd, playing with them to get some heat. He smirks as he begins to make his way down the ramp, ignoring some of the few fans who hold their hands out for a high five. Christian reaches the bottom of the ramp eventually where he takes off his shirt and begins to hand it to a fan before throwing it away and back onto the ramp as he begins to warm himself up before entering the ring. Christian steps into the ring and looks up at the briefcase as if he was looking at his future as we await the second superstar, the Intercontinental Champion, John Morrison to enter.*



*Right after the entrance of Captain Charisma, the music of the Intercontinental Champion plays and the camera pans all the way out. Out steps the Intercontinental Champion, John Morrison, with his most expensive jeweled jacket, customed made just for Final Stand. Morrison stops at the top of the ramp, looking from left to right, as the fans cheer his name and finally poses to a big ovation as fireworks shoot in back of him.*




*John Morrison continues to walk down the ramp as he walks from side to side, slapping the hands of fans from all over the world, here to see the likes of John Morrison and many of XWL's top superstars and divas compete on the grandest stage of them all.*



*The Intercontinental Champion looks straight ahead and stops. He looks at each ladder set up at each side of the ring, and then looks up at the briefcase as Christian stands in the ring also looking at it. The camera zooms on Morrison as he can be seen taking a deep breath and letting it all out, reality is finally sinking in, this match could break or make careers.*





*The theme of The Showoff begins to play on the grandest stage of them all, Final Stand. Boos rain down, all directed at Dolph Ziggler who isn't even out on the stage yet. After a few moments, the theme begins to die down, leaving the both men in the ring, as well as the live audience in attendance, not sure how to react. The members of the XWL Universe, Christian, and John Morrison begin looking around the crowd, in hopes of finding Dolph. They are unsuccessful in doing so, causing the theme of the other man in this match, Dean Ambrose.*



*Ambrose's theme hits as boos are heard from the live crowd here in the Georgia Dome, almost matching the amount of boos Dolph received. Christian is shown looking at the stage while Morrison is shown scanning the crowd. A few seconds pass and Dean Ambrose doesn't seem to be coming out. What has happened to two members of the Money in the Bank Ladder Match? Has this become a one on one match or is this just part of the strategy of either Dean Ambrose or Dolph Ziggler? With neither men seemingly coming out, the ref raises his arm to call for the bell. Before he can, however, he spots something out of the corner of his eye and looks towards the stage, where Dolph Ziggler is shown flying out from behind the curtain and sent crashing onto the stage.

*A few moments of confusion fill the arena, wondering why and who caused Ziggler to fly out onto the stage. It all becomes apparent when Dean Ambrose walks out from behind the curtain and stands on the stage with a look of anger while his eyes are consumed by hate. Ambrose walks over to a fallen Dolph Ziggler and drops down to a knee before beginning to unload a series of stiff rights to the unprotected face of his rival. Dolph manages to avoid one, causing Dean to punch the steel stage, halting his attack for the moment. Ziggler rolls to out of harms way and quickly makes it to his feet, delivering a stinging slap to the face of Ambrose. It turns out to be a mistake as Dean is now shaking with anger, forcing Dolph to retreat to safety, and runs towards the ring, only for Ambrose to chase him.*

*Ziggler slides into the ring with Ambrose shortly behind him. With all four men now in the ring, the ref calls for the bell. Dolph quickly exits the ring in hopes of evading Dean. Ambrose slides out after him, leaving Christian and Morrison to enjoy the show, unaware that the match has started. Ziggler runs around the ring and quickly slides back in. He turns around and waits for Dean to enter. Ambrose throws his body into the ring, leading to Ziggler dropping an elbow, but Dean sees it coming and slides back out of the ring, forcing Ziggler to elbow drop the canvas. Ziggler holds his arm, only for Dean to drag him out of the ring and begins unloading a wave of rights and lefts at The Showoff.*

*The ref motions to both Christian and Morrison that the match has begun and the former rivals share a glance. Christian, almost instantly, tries to exit the ring in an attempt to get a ladder. Morrison cuts him off and begins to hit forearm after forearm on Christian. Meanwhile, outside the ring, Ziggler manages to push Ambrose off of him and sends him into the steps. Ambrose stops himself from crashing into them and hits a drop toe hold on an incoming Dolph Ziggler, sending him into them face first. Dean grabs Dolph's head and repeatedly slams it on the top of the steps a few times. He then throws Ziggler into the barricade before he reaches into his boot and pulls out his trusty lead pipe.*

*Ambrose begins to slowly walk towards Ziggler but before he can reach him, Morrison throws Christian over the top rope and onto the outside, causing him to collide with Dean, sending them both to the floor. Morrison begins motioning to the crowd while stalking all three men on the outside, waiting for them to get up. They do almost simultaneously and Morrison runs towards the ropes, launching himself over them and hitting a huge Corkscrew Plancha, sending all four men to the thin padding on the outside. The crowd cheers loudly in approval for the Prince of Parkour.*

*Morrison is the first to his feet in the pile of fallen bodies and climbs up onto the apron. With his back now to the ring post, be begins to motion to the other men in the match, telling them to get up. Christian is the first to slowly rise, followed by Ambrose, who used the steel steps for leverage. Morrison begins to run on the apron towards both men and dives off, looking for what looks like a crossbody. Before he can connect, Ziggler breaks through Christian and Dean, landing a Superkick on the airborne John Morrison, sending him to the floor with a hard thud.*

*Ziggler shouts out, “Show... Off!” before Ambrose throws Ziggler into the barricade and begins laying in stomp after stomp. He then shout out at him, “Believe that!” and turns around only to get speared into the ring steps by Christian. Now on his knees, Christian looks around him, noticing the broken bodies off all his opponents scattered outside the ring. A smirk appears on his face, knowing that this is a good a time as any to scale the ladder and retrieve the briefcase.*

*Christian begins searching under the ring for a ladder and quickly finds one. He pulls it out a bit and looks around to make sure that everybody else is still down before pulling out the ladder. The crowd lets out a loud cheer, knowing that the first ladder in this match will now come into play. Christian slides the ladder halfway into the ring then looks back at the pile of bodies scattered on the outside before sliding into the ring. He reaches down to slide the rest of the ladder into the ring but before he could, Ziggler manages to make it to his feet and dives at the part of the ladder that's still on the outside of the ring, causing it to make a seesaw effect and smacks the exposed face of Christian with it's full force.*

*Ziggler may have hurt himself in the process but that doesn't seem to be his concern as Christian is the one that came out worse for wear in that situation. Morrison makes it back to his feet and reenters the ring, pulling the ladder back into said ring, before he begins to position it perfectly under the briefcase. He begins to scale the ladder but before he can make it halfway up, Ambrose slides into the ring and lands a forearm to the lower back of Morrison, temporarily stopping him in the process. Dean gets into the powerbomb position and tries to throw Morrison off the ladder but he's got other plans. Morrison begins laying in fist after fist on Dean's exposed face, causing him to release his grip and hold his head.*

*Morrison continues his climb to the top but Ambrose's distraction may have done it's job as Ziggler is now back in the ring and has started climbing up the opposite side of the ladder. The race to the top is now underway and it seems like it was a tie as both men made it to the top almost simultaneously, and now the war for supremacy now begins. They trade punches back and forth like they're going out of style, each not wanting the other to gain the upper hand. Ambrose has other plans as he has now made it back to his feet and begins to tip the ladder over with both Morrison and Ziggler still on it.*

*On the far side of the ring, Christian is shown slowly making it back to his feet after his face came in contact with a ladder. The ladder slowly begins to move, causing both men to share a look and shift their attention to the man responsible for this, Dean Ambrose. Just when it seemed that both men were going to be sent crashing onto the outside, they extend a leg towards the ropes, stopping them in their tracks. Both men share a look as Ambrose is left almost at a loss for words and launch the ladder back towards the center of the ring. Christian makes it back to his feet but may have just wished he would've just stayed down as the ladder smacks both himself and Ambrose across the face, sending them both to the mat.*

*The battle on the top of the ladder rages on as Ziggler manages to avoid an incoming punch and almost in one swift motion, throws himself over to Morrison's side, locking in his signature sleeperhold. Shades of Uprising when Ziggler tried this very same maneuver on Ambrose. Morrison tries to fight out of it but to no avail. Ambrose begins to scale the ladder and positions himself under both men. He sweeps Morrison's leg off the ladder, causing both Ziggler and Morrison to land on his shoulders, while Ziggler still has the sleeper locked in. Knowing that Dolph has no intention of releasing his hold, Ambrose attempts to do the impossible as he sets up both men for the Midnight Special, his finishing maneuver. Dean tries as hard as he can to hold both men on his shoulders but that proves to be a whole different challenge on its own.*

*Before Ambrose has the chance to throw himself off the ladder, Christian has regained his composure and positioned himself under Ambrose for a powerbomb. It's a miracle that Ambrose is still on the ladder with both men on his shoulders, let alone trying to defend himself from Christian. He forcefully throws Ambrose off the ladder with a huge powerbomb as Ambrose has both Morrison and Ziggler set up for the Midnight Special. All three men are sent crashing down onto the canvas as a “Holy Shit!” chant breaks out.*

*All four men are laid out on opposite ends of the ring, possibly knocked unconscious by the tower of doom like maneuver. The “Holy Shit!” chants drown out the boos and cheers directed towards the men in the ring, all of which have something to prove on the grandest stage of them all, Final Stand. Surprisingly, the ladder remains standing in the center of the ring, almost symbolic as all four men lie scattered across the ring. Many moments pass by as a hush falls over the arena. After a few more moments, an unknown man emerges from the backstage area, is it Dean's ally in Men of Honor, AJ Styles? Or perhaps it is someone from Ambrose's past?*

*The identity of the man becomes clear as he runs down the ramp, revealing him to be Stone Cold ET, the very same person who went “hunting” for wolves with the Motor City Machine Guns not too long ago. By the time Stone Cold ET slides into the ring, all four men in the match have already risen to their feet and are baffled as to why they have a guest in this Money in the Bank Ladder Match.*

*All four men share a glance, not sure what to think now that a wildcard has been added to the mix. Dean takes a step towards Stone Cold ET but before he can even speak, he's the first to fall to a Stunner, courtesy of Stone Cold ET. He shouts, “WHAT!?” at Ambrose as Ziggler is shown with a smirk on his face, leaning forward to shout out, “That's what you get, Mark!” but only leaves himself open to a Stunner. Stone Cold ET shouts, “WHAT!?” a second time before he changes his focus to the two remaining men in the match. Ziggler is the second to fall to the Stunner, causing Morrison and Christian to look at one another, not sure who hired Stone Cold ET to watch their back.*

*Morrison runs at Stone Cold ET and attempts a clothesline, but it's easily ducked as Stone Cold ET shouts out, “WHAT!?” a third time before landing a Stunner on Morrison. The two men that remain on their feet share a glance as Stone Cold ET motions up to the case and shouts, “WHAT!?” at Christian. He takes a step to the side, allowing Christian an easy path to the Money in the Bank Briefcase. A smirk appears on his face as he begins to walk towards the ladder, but as he places his foot on the bottom rung, Stone Cold ET lands a swift Stunner on Christian, sending him to the mat instantly.*

*Stone Cold ET shouts out “WHAT!?” at the crowd, in which they react with, “WHAT!?” The dueling chants go back and forth for a bit until Stone Cold ET ending them with, “SHUT UP!” He begins to climb the ladder and makes it to the top of the ladder and begins to reach for the case. Before he can get his hands on it, all four men get up almost at the same time. They show signs of unity for a moment by each taking a leg of the ladder and raising it up into the air. Stone Cold ET looks down and shouts out, “WHAT!?” as all four men begin to slowly move the ladder towards the side of the ring closest to the announcers table. They place the ladder back on the mat as a “WHAT!?” is heard from the top of the ladder. The announcers begins to scatter, knowing what's coming next. All four men uses all their strength to push the ladder over, causing Stone Cold ET to fly out of the ring and is sent crashing through the announcers table.*

*The four men in the ring high five each other, knowing that they have eliminated the threat known as Stone Cold ET. Ambrose shouts out, “Believe that!” as all the men in the ring share a looks, knowing that the match is still going. Then almost instantly, the war between them continues where it left off. Ambrose targets Ziggler, while Morrison goes after Christian. Morrison backs Christian into the corner and begins unloading a series of fists. Christian manages to dodge a punch and returns the favor by sending Morrison into the corner and begins to hit a flurry of punches himself. Meanwhile, Ambrose and Ziggler are shown trading punches. Dolph holds his own for a moment until he manages to hit Dean's knee with a swift kick, sending Ambrose to the mat.*

*Ziggler runs to the ropes and tries to hit a jumping DDT but Ambrose catches him in midair and ends up behind Dolph, locking in his arms a butterfly lock. Ziggler tries to escape the hold but can't, allowing Dean to lift Dolph up into the air and drops him down to the mat with a Hook and Ladder. Ambrose looks over to the two other men in the match as Christian hits a reverse DDT on Morrison. Both men lock eyes and begin to circle one another for a moment before going for a lock up attempt but Ambrose is having none of it, as he hits Christian with a forearm strike.*

*Christian stumbles backwards before running towards Ambrose and knocking to the mat with a takedown. Christian begins unloading an array of punches on Dean, who is able to catch one and gets himself out of the predicament that he's in. He quickly follows up by locking in a Fujiwara Armbar on Christian, who screams out in pain. After a few moments, he's able to escape the hold and makes it back to his feet. The second he's back up, Ambrose lifts him up to his shoulders, possibly with another Midnight Special in mind. Christian easily escapes and tries to hit a Killswitch. Dean is able to spin out of it and delivers a swift kick below the belt, lifting Christian up onto his shoulders.*

*Before Ambrose can land another Midnight Special, Morrison is back on his feet and springboards off the middle rope with a Flying Chuck. Little did he know that Ziggler had just made it to his feet as was already in position to land a desperation Superkick on the Prince of Parkour. For the second time in the match, all four men are laid out and scattered across the ring.*

*Many moments pass by and Ambrose is the first to rise to his feet. He backs himself into the nearest turnbuckle and lowers his kneepad down to his ankle. Dean raises his arm into the air in the shape of a gun and looks around trying to find the first victim of his Knee Trembler. He spots Ziggler being the first person to show signs of life and shifts his attention towards him. Ambrose “shoots” Ziggler and makes a beeline towards The Showoff. The second he gets within range, he's stopped in his tracks by Christian with a huge Spear, sending Dean to the outside of the ring.*

*Ziggler slides out of the ring and begins searching for a ladder under said ring, while Christian begins setting up Morrison for the Spear. Dolph tries to pull out the ladder but it's stuck on something, causing him to kick it a few times and shout out, “Come on!” Morrison makes it to his feet as Christian begins to run at him. Morrison hops over Christian, sending him into the middle turnbuckle face first and onto the mat on his back. Dolph finally manages to pull the ladder out, only for Dean to send him ribs first into the apron. Morrison hops onto the top rope and is able to hit Starship Pain on a dazed Christian.*

*Ambrose grabs a fallen Ziggler and throws him towards the bottom of the entrance ramp before walking towards his lead pipe. He picks it up and begins to walk in Dolph's direction, causing him to scurry up the ramp in an attempt to get away from Dean. Morrison begins to position the ladder still in the ring in the center and slowly but surely starts to scale it. Now on the stage, Ziggler stands alone as Ambrose begins to inch closer and closer towards his rival. Dolph runs to the right side of the stage in an attempt to escape his pursuer but all he's done is walk into a dead end.*

*Morrison is now near the top of the ladder, still struggling to climb it due to the hell his body has been put through in this match. Ziggler motions to Ambrose, telling him that Morrison is about to win the match, but that doesn't seem to affect his as he has his sights set on ending this war between them on the grandest stage of them all. Ambrose swings his pipe at Ziggler and misses wildly as Dolph was able to avoid it, causing the pipe to fly out of Dean's hand and into the area near the stage. Ambrose turns around and catches the foot of an incoming Dolph Ziggler, who possibly had a Superkick in mind. A sick smirk comes across Ambrose's face, throwing Dolph's leg to the left and causing him to spin around. When he's done a single rotation, Ambrose lifts The Showoff onto his shoulders for a Midnight Special and without giving it a second thought, throws himself and Ziggler off the stage!*

*A hush falls over the arena as the psychotic member of Men of Honor has once again shown that he will do what he has to do to get the job done. But has he really ended this war? Or has he just extended how long it will last? Meanwhile, in the ring, Morrison has made it to the top of the ladder, unaware of what was going on at the stage, and wraps his hands on the briefcase. Before he can unhook it, however, Christian pulls the ladder out from under Morrison, leaving him suspended in the air. Christian sets up the ladder in the corner and begins to climb it as Morrison is left vulnerable to what ever Christian has in mind.*

*Now near the top rung on the ladder, Christian looks out to Morrison, waiting for him to spin around so they could be face to face. He slowly but surely does, giving Christian his cue to jump off the ladder and Spear Morrison off the briefcase, sending them both crashing onto the mat! Another “Holy Shit!” chant breaks out as both men lie on the mat, with Morrison clearly knocked unconscious and Christian holding his shoulder in pain. Christian begins to show signs of life and starts crawling towards the ladder in the corner. With everybody taken out of the equation, you've got to believe that Christian is the only person currently able to make it to their feet, let alone climb a ladder.*

*Christian repositions the ladder in the center of the ring and begins to scale it, slowly but surely. Obviously, he's still feeling the effects of that spear, but his will to win the match that he was clearly the favorite in has got to outweigh the pain he's currently in. There's no one in sight to stop him, Ziggler and Ambrose have yet to move since their fall off the stage and Morrison has yet to show that he's still able to continue this match. Christian reaches the top of the ladder and soaks in the moment of being on top of the ladder on the biggest Pay-Per-View of the year, knowing that he's mere moments from realizing his dream to become the World Heavyweight Champion. He reaches up and begins to unhook the Money in the Bank Briefcase. After a moment, he's able to and the referee calls for the bell, signaling the end to this brutal contest and the crowning of a new Mr. Money in the Bank.*



*Christian has done it! He's won Money In The Bank! Christian stands on the ladder with the Money In The Bank briefcase clenched close to him. He looks up and into the crowd as they boo him which causes a smirk to grow across his face. Christian sets him up on the ladder so he is sitting on the top, looking out into the crowd with his briefcase still clenched in his hands.*



*Christian raises his briefcase high into the air, for the whole arena to see despite them not liking this image. The smirk once again grows on the face of Christian before the screen begins to fade to black before fading to a hype video for the XWL World Heavyweight Champion, Chris Jericho!*

Footage recorded earlier in the day, before the doors were open, and talent were left preparing themselves for the unbelievable night ahead of them. It's the fifth anniversary of this historic event, it's a night that's always like no other, it's their opportunity to make a statement in the biggest way there is, we're guaranteed many can't miss matches between the best that XWL has to offer. One match in particular that has many anticipating it's outcome has to be the I Quit match between bitter rivals Layla and Beth Phoenix. Beth's unveiled a whole new side of Layla that we're never seen before now, the usually arrogant woman has been left frightened by the very mention of her name. However as we're taken inside the arena, into the stands where thousands upon thousands will soon take their seat at, we see the two time Diva of the Year running up and down the steps.


Despite acting like Beth isn't a challenge to her this past week, it's clear she's taking this match very seriously, we're not sure how long she's been at this, but she's visibly a little out of breath so it must have been quite a while. She notices the cameras watching her then stops in her tracks, fixing her messy hair before walking closer to the cameraman.


{Layla}
It's not polite to stare you know.

{Cameraman}
My apologies Ms. El, I just wanted to see if you wouldn't mind taking a break from your training to answer a few questions?

{Layla}
Well I was just about to take a five minute break before taking a few laps around the arena, so fine you may have your interview.

She grabs a bottle of water sat down on one of the seats, opens it up and takes a few sips before closing it back up and taking a seat near the cameraman.



{Cameraman}
So you seem to be taking tonight more seriously than any other match you've ever had, I don't think we've ever seen you training this early or this hard, is there a reason?

{Layla}
It's Final Stand, go big or go home, a lot of the other divas are busy getting hours and hours of make up caked on or sitting in a chair reading the latest People magazine while getting their hair done, but me? I actually take this seriously, while I always look my best, my main priority is being in the best condition I can be for all of my matches. With the history of my knee problems I thought it'd be best to push myself just a bit today because I know Beth's going to target it, so I wanna make sure it's the strongest it can possibly be before I step into that ring with her.

{Cameraman}
Are you concerned about that being her main target?

{Layla}
It's Beth, she's got more failures under belt than I've got accomplishments, and I've done A LOT, and made more history than any other woman in this company, so that tells you just how big of loser she really is. There's no doubt she'll go after my knee, and why? Because she would rather exploit an injury she caused, than give these people the show they paid to see. But that's okay, she can go after my knee tonight, she can go that route to try to win, but just as I made her give up at Uprising last month? I'll make her finally say the two words that she's refused to say this entire time, but should have said a very long time ago. She'll tell every single fan of hers that she quits, and it won't just be this match, because the humiliation will finally make her call it quits for good! We're just hours away from the biggest show of the year, AND...



{Layla}
Real Talk!



{Layla}
Beth Phoenix's last match, EVER.

She smiles deviously before taking another sip from her water.

{Cameraman}
You're no stranger to making history, so are you confident heading into the first ever I Quit match to feature women in XWL?

{Layla}
Let's see, first ever Divas tag-team ladder match? Had it not been for my weak and worthless partner I would've won that, and I ended up proving that when I beat Angelina Love in the first ever Stretcher match the divas division had ever seen, then I went on months later to defend that briefcase in the first ever Hell in a Cell match to feature women, months later I went on to become the first EVER woman to announce my Money in the Bank cash in for a future date, at Final Stand last year, and became the first to announce it in advance, and WIN. Which lead me to my historic seven month reign as Divas Champion where I still reign as the longest reigning champion in the title's history....I then went on to win the Diva of the Year award for the SECOND time in two consecutive years, just last month I competed in my first ever Submissions match, and WON, for the first time ever by submission.... Where as Beth's only claim to fame is becoming the first Woman to win the championship at Final Stand, though she became the FIRST EVER to be the victim of the Miss Money in the Bank cash in...and of course her first ever Last Woman standing match which she won, though not alone....no dear Paige felt sorry for her and threw her a bone, she's so giving. And do you know, to this day, she has yet to receive ONE thank you? Talk about ungrateful....

{Cameraman}
Speaking of Paige you two seem to have really surprised everyone by how well you work together, you even managed to eliminate the Divas Champion together a few weeks ago, would you like to tell us about what you think makes you two such a good pairing?

{Layla}
For one, we both can get the job done alone, we don't NEED anyone else's help. Two, we're XWL's only two British women on the roster, and by far the two best in the entire division, and Paige will prove that later tonight when she turns the page on yet lackluster reign, and brings that title back to legitimacy and prestige just as I did last year. Then, once Paige is champion the divas won't know what to do with themselves, because she'll surpass my reign, she'll enter next year's Final Stand as Divas Champion, we'll give the fans the first Brit versus Brit Divas Championship match at Final Stand, I'll win...go on to break that record, then we'll meet two years later where she'll end my reign, and we'll keep making history while defeating everyone else that we come across because we're that good. Yes, after tonight the divas division will never be the same again...Beth's career will be over, Kaitlyn will be fired two years in a row, and the Divas Championship will never leave the waist of a Brit again.


{Cameraman}
That's quite the prediction.

{Layla}
It's practically already happening. Paige will without a doubt win tonight, the Divas Championship will leave with a Brit just as it did last year when I won it. We're far superior to everyone else, do you think Kaitlyn can actually beat Paige? Paige just pinned her two weeks ago, just like she will again tonight.

{Cameraman}
So let's shift gears back to your match, I don't wanna cause any trouble but it's a legit question that's been on the mind of everyone since Beth first targeted you.

{Layla}
If you say am I afraid of her I will slap you so hard....

{Cameraman}
It's just....

{Layla}
No, I don't care! I'm sick of being asked that question every single week, why should I be afraid of her? Because she's bigger? Like I haven't been told that enough? Being bigger doesn't constitute as being better. She targeted me at November to Remember, she claimed she wouldn't rest until she took me out and made me me "pay." But she hasn't done that, in fact she's the one that missed nearly three weeks because of what I did to her, not the other way around. I've yet to miss a single show this entire time and she's attacked me every chance she got, yet it hasn't been enough, so why would it be tonight? If I've been able to withstand everything she had to give, then why would I be scared? Tonight it's not about pinfalls or submissions, it's about saying two words, two words that I will NEVER say. Because I'm not a quitter, I don't quit, but after I'm through with Beth, she won't be able to say I quit fast enough.



{Cameraman}
But what if she's training like you are? What if she's been holding back just to lure you into a false sense of security?

Immediately Layla's confident glow fades, and she goes quiet...

{Cameraman}
I'm not trying to make you worry, but with everything Beth's done to you, you have to wonder if maybe she wanted it all to lead to the biggest show of the year....in a match that would end it all...a match where you would think you were prepared....but only because she hasn't shown you what she's truly capable of doing to you.

She remains quiet, she wants to slap this cameraman right now, but mentally...she's trapped in the idea that he might be right...that maybe this has all been too easy....maybe Beth has been purposely holding back to toy with her just as Layla has with many opponents in the past....maybe just maybe, she's going to show Layla a side of Beth Phoenix that she seldom thought existed...and that thought right now is what terrifies Layla the most...she's done so much, she's cemented herself as one of the greatest women in XWL history...but what she hasn't thought about, is what if tonight isn't the end for Beth, but is the end, for her?

{Cameraman}
Layla?

{Layla}
No....

{Cameraman}
No?

She starts to shake her head from left to right, while showing a look of frustration.

{Layla}
No, that's not happening! I refuse to allow some brute bitch to decide that it's my time to go, I'm the greatest woman to ever step foot in that ring, and I will leave when I am damn well good and ready, do you hear me, Beth?! You think you'll make me quit? You think this is some story book ending for you? You finally get your big win at my expense on the grandest stage of them all? No! It's not happening like that, while there's an ending tonight, it's not for me, it's for you! When you attacked me at November to Remember you started something that you won't be able to finish, no, that's for me to do, because unlike you, when it matters, I actually win, I don't come close, I don't fall short, and I don't fail! But you? That's all you are, one big failure after another, you never back up what you say you'll do, you just fail, go away for a few months until people forget, and then make your grand return that's always supposed to be so different from the last, but it never is. But Beth, tonight that's not happening...because when you leave this arena, not under your own power, but in the back of an ambulance sobbing your little heart out. THAT will be your last memory in XWL, because trust me when I say, you WON'T be back.

She stares into the camera, giving it one hell of a dirty look before we fade away to a graphic hyping the first ever I quit match to feature women set to take place later on tonight between bitter rivals Beth Phoenix and Layla.