XWL Eye For An Eye: 9/19/2014 - 9/26/2014

Live from - Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri

Deadline Time - 4:30 PM EST

The lights in the arena dim down and everyone knows what's coming next as the spotlight draws on the Elimination Chamber, which is slowly lowered down around the ring.

-Lillian Garcia-
Ladies and Gentlemen, the following is the Elimination Chamber match, and is for the World Heavyweight Championship!

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The World Heavyweight Champion's music hits, receiving a loud, negative reception from the attending crowd here tonight.

-Jim Ross-
Here we go ladies and gentlemen, we've seen this hellacious structure used twice before tonight, once to kick off the show as The Wyatt family were scheduled to compete against Adam Cole, Alex Shelley, and with a last minute surprise, their tag team partner, Chris Sabin!

-Jerry Lawler
As you would say J.R, it was set to be quite the slobber knocker, and once it was revealed that Chris Sabin had been viciously assaulted, things looked grim for Adam Cole and Alex Shelley, that is until Cole chose the easy way out, locking Alex inside the chamber with three sadistic human beings.

-Jim Ross-
Alex was betrayed, betrayed by the man who he, out of the kindness of his heart, offered to help, and he suffered for it. The Wyatt Family beat the hell out of the detroit machine gun inside the Elimination Chamber.

-Michael Cole-
Adam Cole did what he had to in that situation, it was either kill, or be killed, and I dare say, he made the right decision.

-Jerry Lawler-
You would say that.

The camera continues to pan around the arena as Cena's music plays.

-Jim Ross-
BUt that was only the first time. Just a couple of moments ago, we sat here and watched as five of XWL's toughest, fiercest ladies stepped inside that squared circle and unleashed hell on eachother.

-Jerry Lawler
Usually I can't keep my eyes off the ring when there are puppies inside it JR, but tonight, even I had to look away on more than one occasion!

-Jim Ross-
But at the end of it all, we watched as Bayley stood tall

As Cena's music starts to speed up, he finally makes his appearance, stepping out through the curtains and onto the stage, the World Heavyweight Championship sat firmly around his waist, he looks out to the crowd that once worshiped the ground he worked on, but now can't even stand to be in the same room as him, and he isn't sure what to think. He shrugs it off, he's got a title defence to think about tonight. He's only held this championship for a month, he beat Shawn Michaels to get it, and he defended it against Shinsuke Nakamura, but tonight he had to defend against five other men in Shawn Michaels, Eric Young, AJ Styles, Alex Shelley, and Chris Jericho. Needless to say, the odds aren't in his favour, and he knows it.

-Lillian Garcia-
Introducing first, from West Newbury, Massachusetts, weighting in at 251 pounds... He is the World Heavyweight Champion, JOHHHHHN CENAAAAA!!!

Cena unstraps his World Heavyweight Championship from around his waist and holds it up high for all to see, much to the disapproval of the audience.

-Michael Cole-
John Cena has the entire world against him here tonight, but I truly believe he has what it takes to come out on top here

-Jerry Lawler-
Please, Cena has no chance, and he only has himself to blame for that.

Yelling out “THE CHAMP IS HERE”, Cena darts forward and sprints down the ramp to the ring, making his way up the steel steps into the chamber, he surveys his surroundings, looking from pod to pod, he places his hand on the cold hard steel, getting a feel for the chains he's about to be trapped within. He doesn't even get the chance to step into the ring before the XWL officials start to lead him to his pod, closest to the entrance. The referee takes the championship away from a reluctant Cena as he steps into the pod. The officials shut the door and start to chain it up, locking the champion behind the glass screen as his last thoughts going into this match start to play on the titantron.



[John Cena]
The Elimination Chamber! Tonight, I defend my championship against five of XWL's biggest stars... Or at least that's how it's been advertised... What a joke... It's bad enough that I have to defend this at all, but against five people, inside the Devil's playground?... The only one of those five who even deserves this opportunity is Shawn Michaels... The other four, they're simply nothing but puppets to Vincent Kennedy McMahon. If this were anything other than a personal attack against me, it would be John Cena vs Shawn Michales with the World Heavyweight Championship on the line... But no, because an old, senile fool can't seem to handle a man getting close to his daughter, he forces me to defend against four other shmucks... Well I'm afraid I've got some bad news for you Vince... See, whether these people believe it or not, I'm a fighting champion, and I'm prepared to do anything to hold onto the World Heavyweight Championship... Even if that means that by the end of the night, XWL will be out five superstars...

The titantron fades out and we return to ringside, the camera pans in to take one last look at Cena through the glass before the next man makes his entrance.

-Michael Cole-
Some strong words there from our World Heavyweight Champion, he's got a taking no prisoners, can-do attitude, and tonight, he's going to do what it takes to keep that championship.

-Jerry Lawler
Yeah, even if that means whining and complaining about being in the match in the first place... I have no idea what happened to make Cena like this, but I curse whatever it was that did.



The crowd cheers when Alex Shelley’s theme hits but whether or not he’s even fit to compete is still the question on everyone’s mind. The Wyatts decimated Shelley earlier in this very structure and it’s a surprise that he’s even considering stepping back inside of it, on the very same night nonetheless. But that’s the kind of man that Shelley is: a fighter who doesn’t know when to quit – he spent a year chasing a tag division for crying out loud – and with this being the closest he’s gotten to the World Championship since Money in the Bank, this is an opportunity he’s not going to let pass him by – even if he has to push his body past its limit to do so.

-Jim Ross-
Come on, Alex, think with your head and not your heart for a second…you should be at home or getting receiving medical attention, this is absolutely the last place that you need to be right now.

-Jerry Lawler-
He can’t hear you, JR. The only thing he can hear right now is the sound of his name being announced as the winner and new XWL World Heavyweight Champion.

-Michael Cole-
Well he’s only going to be hearing that in his dreams because there’s absolutely no way he’ll ever walk out as champion, and I’m not even taking his health into consideration!

Shelley walks onto the stage and between the bandages nearly covering his entire torso and the visible stiches on his forehead, the man looks like he just escaped from the hospital after getting his by a truck – and he probably doesn’t feel much better either. Still, he willed himself out here tonight and even though his wincing with every step tells a part of the story, the fact that he’s enduring the pain to be out here shows just how much winning the top prize in the company means to him.

-Lillian Garcia-
Introducing the first challenger… from Detroit, Michigan…weighing in at 214 pounds… Alex Shelley!

Just like earlier in the night, the Detroit native assumes his Shingeki no Shelley pose, parting his legs on the stage, then placing one fist over his heart and the other behind his back while several of the members in the audience try and do the same. With Cena being a lost cause, the fans are hoping someone they can cheer for can walk out as champion and through some miracle Shelley may just be that man. The camera cuts over to Cena, hopping up and down in his pod, trying to keep the muscles loose, who looks focused and intent on leaving the chamber the same way he walked in. Then something happens that eats away at his composure…



-Jim Ross-
This music sounds a little too familiar… Stephanie wouldn’t go this far would she? Replacing the man in the chamber is one thing; trying to replace him in the company is completely different.

-Jerry Lawler-
Well you heard what she told Shelley earlier: the only reason why she approached him was because she hoped that his inclusion would get the Japanese fan base off her back after what happened to Shinsuke Nakamura.

-Michael Cole-
Just when I thought I couldn’t like this guy any less. This is like two guys who don’t deserve to be in this match bundled into one terrible package!

Shelley looks behind him, but then quickly realizes what’s going on here and at this point there’s nothing he can do but probably dedicate this match to Nakamura and call it a day. Micmicking his actions from the first time he made his entrance, Shelley points his “gun” right at Cena and then “shoots” it but Cena doesn’t seem to be amused shouting, “this is bulletproof glass, you idiot!” Shelley grins despite the pain, and begins making his descent down the ramp while a video begins to play of his final thoughts on this match.



-Alex Shelley-
Do I think I have what it takes to walk out as the World Champion? Well that’s a silly question. If I didn’t think I had a chance I would have stayed in the hospital bed or in hell or wherever The Wyatt’s tried to send me instead of getting back into that ring tonight. Sure, I may be a little sore from earlier, and yeah, sure the other five men I’ll have to go through are some of the best XWL has to offer, but even the slightest chance is better than no chance in hell, right? Chris and I dreamed of the day one of us would hold that championship in our hands and feel as though everything we’ve put our bodies through for over 10 years was worth it. Last year he had his chance; tonight it’s my turn. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Shingeki no Shelley. As long as my heart is still beating I’m going to fight for these people who have never given up on me and I’m going to give everything this body has left to offer so I can capitalize on an opportunity that’s been long overdue. So come on, boys. Bring your A-game to the chamber and I’ll show you why your best is nothing compared to mine. September twenty-first twenty-fourteen will go down as the night Alex Shelley finally lived up to his potential and I’m happy those other five men will get to share that moment with me.

The camera cuts back over to real time where Shelley takes a deep breath before entering the chamber and he looks over at Cena’s pod and does the “You Can’t See Me” taunt, though Shelley’s version has him giving Cena the finger! Shelley is escorted over to his chamber and watches in amazement as The Ref simply slides the door open and Shelley says, “So there’s more than one way to get inside one of these.” Once he gets inside, the pod is locked and now with two of the six men already out, everyone eagerly awaits the next entrant.



-Lillian Garcia-
Introducing next, from Nashville Tennessee, weighing in at 225 lbs, Showtime, Eric Young!

The crowd comes to life with cheers galore, kids and adults alike all clapping to the beat. Then, out onto stage comes Eric Young. Dressed in pink and black, a new attire as he begins to bob his head and clap his hands. He looks up and smirks at the crowd, knowing deep down that this is his moment.

-Michael Cole-
Though I am not a fan of Eric Young, I do think this crowd is behind him here tonight.

-Jim Ross-
Why shouldn't they be Cole? The underdog story is always the best!

-Jerry Lawler-
Do you still consider him an underdog JR? I sure don't. This man is a main player and he's out here to prove it tonight!

-Michael Cole-
I'm also getting word that now, a video will be played of Eric's thoughts, taken just moments ago.

Just as Cole said, the video package begins to play, revealing Eric Young, backstage. It appears as though he is about to go on, bouncing around, water in hand and earphones in. A man, dressed in a suit walks up next to him and taps him on the shoulder. Eric pulls out a headphone and the guy whispers in his ear.

{{Eric Young}}
Oh right. I forgot.

Eric turns to the camera and walks up to it, prepping to speak.

{{Eric Young}}
So uh, tonight's the night huh? I'm excited, but kind of nervous. This is the big one, the one that I'm going to be trapped inside of a chamber with five other men, battling it out for the title. Two of which aren't named yet. I'm confident though. I mean, all jokes aside, I feel as though this is it. I've worked hard to earn this spot and it's time for me to finally take it. Hell, last week I got a pin over the champ. Why shouldn't I feel a little bit confident? Tonight's about three things. First and foremost, having fun. What's the point in doing it if I'm not having fun? Second, the title. I'm walking out of here with it around my waist. Third, making sure AJ walks out with no teeth, and no title. It's go time.

Young darts out of frame as the camera cuts back to Young, standing outside of the chamber. He looks it up and down, then to Cena, who shows him no sympathy. Then to Alex. Eric, like a kid seeing another outside of school, waves awkwardly. Shelley cocks a smile, hard not to during Eric's odd moments.

Eric takes a deep breath then climbs the stairs into the structure. He slowly walks over to an open pod, then shakes his head. He looks at the crowd, which happen to be chanting "EY, EY, EY!" time and time again, then back to the pod. He steps in, and looks down, attempting to calm down from whatever it is that's bothering him. Maybe he's getting nervous. Maybe he's getting pumped. Maybe he's claustrophobic. Nonetheless, the ref slides the pod closed and locks it, leaving Eric to his own thoughts.


The crowd erupts as the theme of The Showstopper Shawn Michaels blasts out around the arena. Fans are on the feet as Michaels walks out from behind the curtain, in his usually hyped up fashion. He walks down the ramp, touching hands with fans has he goes.

-Jim Ross-
Despite doing everything there is to do in this business, Shawn Michaels still feels like he as something to prove. Let's take a look at what The Heartbreak Kid had to say earlier tonight.



[Shawn Michaels]
Over the past few months, It feels like I've got complacent. I'm slipping  back down to where I was once....After working harder than ever before to get back to the top of this business, It went away in an instant. Tonight, I have the chance to get back on top, the chance to be where I want to be. There's no Dean Ambrose to stop me, no Shield. Tonight, It's all down to me. There's going to be no excuses, the one thing everybody knows about the Elimination Chamber....It's always the best man wins. It's about who has that instinct to survive. I've been there before and I've gone the distance, I know what its like to step inside the chamber, I know the pain you have to endure to come out on top. I'm willing to do that, I'm willing to bleed, I'm willing to hurt...Just to take back that World Heavyweight Championship  .


The video cuts back to ringside, as Shawn Michaels is just about to walk up the steps to the steel structure. He walks up the steps, and takes his first step inside the chamber. He looks around and up the roof of the chamber before entering the ring.


-Jim Ross-
There's no denying that Shawn Michaels wants this,but He's facing some tough competition tonight. He's going to have to give it his all if he's going to walk out champion.

He stands in centre of the ring, takes a look over to each opponent already in their pods,with a long stare at the World Champion, John Cena.





Shawn Michaels spins around in centre of the ring with his arms out wide. After coming to a halt he begins to remove his chaps, Throwing them out of the chamber door. He then walks towards his pod, and exits the ring. Before entering the pod, he takes a moment to look around the pod, banging on the bullet proof glass that's about to hold him inside. Finally  The Heartbreak kid enters his pod, and awaits the arrival  of the next entrant



The arena rises to their feet to cheer and boo "The Phenomenal One" as his theme begins to play. They are split 50/50 with the boo's possibly getting the slight edge over the cheer's of AJ Styles and Bullet Club fans throughout the arena. AJ steps through the curtain and walks out onto the stage with his head down as usual. He is wearing his traditional leather jacket and hoodie combo with the hood covering his head. AJ is also wearing a brand new light blue attire for tonight's special World Heavyweight Championship Elimination Chamber match. AJ in one fluent motion, flips his hood back and extends his arms in true AJ Styles fashion. Styles makes his way down the ramp paying no attention to the fans, AJ has his eyes locked on Eric Young just as EY has his eyes locked on AJ. Both men want to destroy the other but they will have too wait a little longer for the match to get underway.

AJ approaches the opening to the chamber causing the ref to use his instincts and open the chamber for AJ. Styles removes his jackets and his Bullet Club t shirt that he was wearing underneath it all before stepping into the Elimination Chamber. The referee approaches AJ and informs him that he will be starting the match therefore AJ does not have to enter the dreaded pod and wait to be released like his nemeses Eric Young did. AJ stands in the middle of the ring as his theme begins to die down and the next entrant prepares to come out.



-Jerry Lawler-
Well... that's five. And we all know who number six is...

Right on cue, the arena is plunged into darkness.  The whistles and the jeers of the fans can be heard and several raise up their phones to try and illuminate the arena somewhat. It isn't long though, until the stage is lit up slightly, by the familiar silhouette.





As the lights return and the music hits, Jericho spins around brimming with confidence. He looks like he has the bit between his teeth as this unexpected opportunity has fallen into place for him. Not only did he back up his words about Paul Heyman and Cesaro earlier tonight and defeat the Swiss Superman in impressive fashion, but right here, right now, he finally has the chance to regain his World Heavyweight Championship. He begins his descent down the ramp under the usual volley of hatred from the XWL Universe, but nothing can faze him. He might look like crap after what he has been through, but Jericho is clearly on cloud nine.

-Jim Ross-
After the brutal Steel Cage match with Cesaro earlier on tonight, one can only imagine the condition Chris Jericho is in heading into this one. Both him and Alex Shelley have the distinct disadvantage of having already competed tonight. Fatigue and pain will be huge factors for both men. The handicap against Jericho is enhanced by the fact he must start this match!

-Michael Cole-
Jericho likes to say that he is the best in the world but I think that this is too much even for him.

-Jerry Lawler-
I don't care how good you are, the human body isn't meant to withstand a Steel Cage match and an Elimination Chamber match in one night... just one of them is enough! Beating The Rock and Stone Cold in one night is one thing, but this is a completely different story!  I think it could be an early night for Jericho in this one, but history tells me I'd be an idiot to count him out.

-Jim Ross-
He's not the most decorated champion in XWL's history without reason King. While his methods may be questionable, more often than not, Jericho gets the job done.  But this is one impossible job if you're asking me, but the opportunity is there. Any one of these six men could walk out victorious here tonight and write their names into the history books. But all six will walk out as changed men, that's for sure. You cannot compete or survive a Chamber match without picking up some kind of baggage. Whether that's mental or physical, the Chamber leaves it's mark.

-Michael Cole-
We are just moments away ladies and gentlemen. But before this one gets underway, here is what Chris Jericho had to say about being a last minute addition to this match-up.

Another video package from the backstage area begins to play. This one seems as though it literally took place moments ago as the theme music of Shawn Michaels can be heard off in the distance as he was making his entrance into Satan's Structure. Jericho is shown approaching the cameraman.

-Interviewer-
Jericho! Jericho! Any final words?



The smirking Chris Jericho walks away, unusually rejecting the chance to voice his thoughts. Maybe he took one too many bumps to the head inside the cage? The PPV feed resumes...

-Jerry Lawler-
Well, that was different.

-Michael Cole-
Can you blame him? Jericho is a master of the ring. Why should he tell the whole world his thoughts or his gameplan right before heading into arguably the biggest match of his career?

-Jerry Lawler-
I guess you have a point... and well... look at Jericho now...



Jericho stops an inch from the ring, frozen with a cold purposeful stare fixed upon the squared circle and AJ Styles who is standing over in the corner. Each of the four men in the pods eye him intently, knowing he is as much of a threat as he ever is.  Perhaps even more so now that he's clearly hurt and in pain... like a wounded animal backed into a corner against seemingly impossible odds.  Jericho enters the ring and removes his jacket.... the bell sounds... IT'S ON!


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JERICHO DOES IT!

-Jim Ross-
JERICHO!  BAH GAWD! CHRIS JERICHO IS THE CHAMPION!  WHAT A MATCH!  WHAT A STORY!

-Jerry Lawler-
That match was something.  Who would've thought both men who had already competed here tonight would end up as the final two?

The groans of the crowd are clearly mixed in with the boos now raining down on Jericho. Alex Shelley was so close. Closer than anyone could have imagined him coming. This was his time. But it was stolen away from him in the blink of an eye by a Codebreaker. Jericho reigns once again.

-Jim Ross-
Jericho claims to be the best in the world and after tonight... after beating Cesaro inside a Steel Cage... and after defeating five of XWL's elite superstars inside the Elimination Chamber... who would argue that fact?

-Jerry Lawler-
I'm sure a lot of people would JR.  But you're right, the history books don't lie.  Jericho has picked up two huge victories here tonight and is World Heavyweight Champion... and I'm starting to lose count of how many times I've said that.

Held down by fatigue, Jericho remains sat on the canvas as the official brings over his newly-won World title. Through his own pain and anguish, Jericho manages to smirk that smirk of his as he looks at the title lovingly. In his mind, it's finally back where it belongs.



-Michael Cole-
What a moment this is.  What a night it has been.  This is why no other entertainment comes close ladies and gentlemen.  This is why XWL is so great.

Jericho's legs have finally returned to life and he rises, standing over Shelley who has yet to move an inch, no doubt both physically and mentally beaten by this crushing defeat. Jericho takes no time to rub the fans' or Shelley's noses in his victory and obviously just wants to take the title and run from all this negativity and get to a soothing shower or a comfy hospital bed for some much-needed R&R after two hellacious matches and top level performances here tonight. Against all the odds, he has added yet another feather to his cap and another accolade to the seemingly endless ever-growing list of achievements against his name.

-Jim Ross-
We thank you for tuning in for this historic even folks.  This is one event I will not be forgetting in the future.  This is the night where we saw spectacular matches, interviews, action.  We've seen highs, lows.  We've seen drama... we've seen comedy... we've seen hellfire and brimstone.  We've seen it all here tonight at Eye For An Eye.  And when all the dust settled, that man right there, Chris Jericho is the new World Heavyweight Champion.  Be sure to join us for Breakdown this coming Friday for the fallout of this phenomenal show, but for now... we bid you goodnight everybody...



Jericho turns, holding his head with his title raised as Alex Shelley begins to stir. The agony on his face as he looks at Jericho is in stark contrast to the look on Jericho's face as they both exchange a glance. He's close to tears while Jericho is on top of the world. The camera focuses on both their expressions for a few moments before settling on Jericho holding his title up high, once again as World Heavyweight Champion, as the broadcast fades to black before going off the air...