XWL Anarchy: 4/11/2016 - 4/18/2016

Tonight Undertaker, i am going to show you and the world what happens when you go against the Darkness.

you see Undertaker, the Darkness will always prevail in the end. So i ask you again, do you accept my challenge for Final Stand next week? I will be in this ring ready and waiting. And remember, the Darkness is not your enemy. Embrace it and together we can free the world

[Stephanie McMahon]
Tonight...tonight is the beginning of a brand new era for XWL once again! Because tonight, the Ambrose Asylum will be permanently...closed...

[Stephanie McMahon]
This past month, Dean Ambrose has been put through numerous tests by The Authority heading into his Hell In a Cell match next week at Final Stand VIII, the biggest Final Stand to date! And of course, like we expected...Dean Ambrose failed those tests miserably. Dean Ambrose is our World Heavyweight Champion, which means that he SHOULD be the greatest wrestler on the planet. But no...two weeks ago, Sheamus absolutely destroyed him in a Last Man Standing Match! And just last week, Dean Ambrose was defeated by Raven, a man who no one knew was even alive after ECW went out of business.



[Stephanie McMahon]
And last week we proved that Dean Ambrose is nothing but a paper champion when he lost to Raven...and after that, he couldn't even bring himself to stand to his feet and look Seth Rollins in the eyes, forcing Seth to do what was best for business and take Dean out once again. And tonight? Oh, tonight will be no different. Because tonight, Dean Ambrose will have his final exam heading into his Final Stand, and his final night as XWL World Heavyweight Champion...



[Triple H]
Tonight in that very ring, you will see the World Heavyweight Champion Dean Ambrose...will participate in a ladder match live on Anarchy! In this match, Stephanie and I will be putting up $50,000 of our own, hard-earned money! And he will be facing...the team of J & J Security...and the Crown Jewel of The Authority!

[The Authority]
SETH...ROLLINS!



[Michael Cole]
You've got to be kidding! How much more punishment are these two jackals going to put Dean Ambrose through!?

[JBL]
Until Dean Ambrose learns not to mess with The Authority, that's when they'll stop!



[Michael Cole]
This is just appalling. Dean Ambrose has been put through a Last Man Standing Match, a Raven's Nest match, and now this week this, this opportunist Seth Rollins and his two lackeys are going to face Dean in a Handicap Ladder Match!? A week before Dean is supposed to defend the title inside Hell In A Cell!?

[JBL]
If all goes according to plan for the Authority, then Dean won't be in that Hell In A Cell Match!




[Seth Rollins]
Tonight...not only will I close down the Ambrose Asylum for good...but I will burn it to the ground! It's been a long time, Dean...a long time since the two of us were in that ring together. This time last year, I was main eventing Final Stand VII in Chicago against CM Punk...primed and ready to do whatever it took to make sure that Final Stand's outcome was best for business...but that? That's the past, brother. This is the future, and the future of XWL is sitting right here in this very ring before your very eyes! I will do...whatever it takes to end Dean Ambrose for good.



[Seth Rollins]
When Dean Ambrose comes down to this ring tonight...if he even has the BALLS to show up to take the beating he's so desperately needed ever since...that lunatic wormed his way into becoming World Champion again...I want each and every one of you to take a good long look at Dean Ambrose when he walks down that ramp...into this ring. It will be the last time that you see Dean Ambrose. Not just as World Heavyweight Champion...not just in XWL. This will be the last time that you people see Dean Ambrose, PERIOD. Because when J & J Security and myself are done with Dean Ambrose...there will be nothing LEFT of Dean Ambrose! And I will be standing over his mangled, broken body. Because that's simply...what's best for business.




[Seth Rollins]
Dean Ambrose...your little fairytale ends tonight. Tonight...I watch you burn.

*A huge pop for the return of the deadman,as he makes his way down to the ring*




Undertaker: Tonight I go 1 on 1 with, prince pretty, Tyler Breeze. *Crowd boos* The Authority may think it's funny to book me vs. This joke in my return, I wont lower myself to call him a man. So trust me when I say this. This is not funny and I'm going to make the Authority regret this.




Undertaker: Because I will drag Tyler out of his little closet and chokeslam him straight to hell! And make him Rest in Peace!

Remember Undertaker. The Darkness is not your enemy. Embrace it, and together...together we can free the world[/center]

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The Second Chance For Gold, Act II

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Winner: Roman Reigns via Spear

He had done it, he had finally done it. He has came back from that crushing defeat a week ago at the hands of CM Punk. Everyone thought he was finished after that match, after CM Punk crushed him in the ring, he was knocked right out of the tournament, but now tonight, he finally has redemption. He got back into the right frame of mind and he did what he does best, he destroyed Austin Aries and made short work of him. He would push himself up off Austin Aries as the referee comes to his side and takes his arm and raises it high into the air and points at him as his theme music starts to blast out of the sound system.



ROMAN REIGNS;
"Believe that!"

That is all he muttered as the crowd give him a very mixed reaction, he is going to Final stand to compete for the number one contendership for the World Heavyweight Championship, the Roman Empire still stands strong after that impressive display against Austin Aries. With his music still playing the referee would let go of him as Roman Reigns walks to one of the corners, he then climbs up on to the second rope and looks out into the crowd as he raises his hands high in the air, making fists as he does so, again the reaction is a mixed one, but no one can deny that he worked hard to get this opportunity and after his performance tonight, you could hardly imagine that the Roman Empire will crumble when he is now so close.

With a graphic promoting that Final Stand is just days away, we head backstage to one of our corespondents, Eden Stiles who is standing by with one of XWL's women  currently not taking part in the show of shows, Natalya.





[Eden Stiles]
Natalya you made your return from injury a couple weeks ago taking part in an incredible ninety minute triple threat match with newcomer Mia Yim, and fellow veteran Michelle McCool. After such a performance, while not even one hundred percent yet, social media was abuzz. But more so because unlike Nikki's concern that Brie was up to no good now that you had returned...nothing happened. Brie of course was the reason you spent a month away from XWL. And again, last week after taking part in another match, this time a successful outing against another newcomer Emma, again...nothing happened.





[Eden Stiles]
Word is that you have something very important to tell us regarding this seemingly endless predicament you've been apart of between The Bella Twins? For instance, what's actually going on that the cameras haven't seen?


Eden directs the mic over to Natalya, looking for something to clear things up, and explain the strange silence despite things becoming quite personal once before.





[Natalya]
You know Eden, I do. I made a stand several months ago when I returned stating that I didn't want to take part in the "drama" that has long plagued this division. Save the drama for your mama because I'm not here for that, I'm here to do what I love which is step in that ring and WRESTLE. However, like any plague, it's hard to avoid. And, once it takes hold of you, you're helpless. My message is to N-power, to be a positive role model for the little girls at home, and in the arena watching it all firsthand. I want them to be above the cattiness, to see a goal and attain it the old fashioned way, through hard work and dedication, not shady means. So, when Nikki Bella approached me at the start of the year wanting to change...I saw a woman that had been such a bad example, if I'm being honest...and the desire to do, to BE...better.






[Natalya]
I've always had a bit of a connection with Nikki, I mean I helped her and Brie learn to wrestle in the first place. So, to have her come to me...and ask for help, how could I say no? I want every woman to see that they can be better, that they don't have to be like everyone else...they can just be their true selves...not some act, but their genuine self. And through the years, I saw the true Nikki peak out every now and then...just talking with her, I know she's got a kind heart, and a good soul...and honestly she's such a joy to be around. She gets "it", she sees this is bigger than her, me, all of us...it's about something more than accomplishments and being "the best." However, in my desire to help her find herself...I was blind to an obvious issue that would soon rear it's head...her protective sister that has always only known one side of Nikki.





[Natalya]
Brie was always seen as the more genuine of the two, because Nikki likes the lavish lifestyle, and the benefits that come with "fame" while Brie is more "simple." But Nikki was also the one that ALWAYS wanted to differentiate herself from Brie. She's not Brie, she's her own person, and being twins...you want to standout, you want to be seen as you, not some copy of the "other you." So Nikki did behave differently, because she felt she had to be. They're sisters, like anyone with family, you have differences, you fight...and you work it out. Unfortunately, my unintentional inclusion in the middle of them, sort of complicated that. There was no natural healing process because Brie saw me as trying to take away her sister, while Nikki obviously saw her sister as not accepting who she really was, while...I did.





[Natalya]
I saw where things were heading...did I want Nikki and I to be this movement of "N-Powerment" to bring this division to a greater level of respect? More than anything...but did I want to do that at the cost of two sister's bond? Absolutely not. So after seeing Nikki's concern that Brie was going to try and pull something on the night I returned...I knew something had to be done. I couldn't let things go where they were going...so after my match, Brie did in fact approach me backstage...and we had a real...Hart, to heart...we spoke not as enemies that had been brought about by our concern for the same person...but as two women that saw how things got so out of control. So I asked her if she'd come with me to talk to Nikki, and after hours...after everyone had left the building throughout the very surprisingly warm conversation we all ended up having...I told them that this business is not worth losing family. They can't continue to put their personal matters on display for the camera, that we....had become the very thing I didn't want, unnecessary drama.







[Natalya]
So they agreed that they should take some time away to sort things between them, to find out who they really are as individuals...and find acceptance in that. Last week they put in their request for time off, and thankfully Stephanie approved it...so The Bella Twins won't be around for a little while, I've lost my partner in N-Powering the division...but for good reason. I wish them well in their much needed break, and I hope to see them again soon. But for now, I'm a one woman act, my message is empowerment. And I put the N, in ending the drama that prevents it. I may be without a Final Stand moment, but at least The Bella Twins haven't had their Final Stand as sisters. If you ask me, I'd say that means more to me than anything that could have happened next week.



Natalya smiles, a little sad that she'll miss the biggest show of the year...but happy at the same time. Happy that she put a stop to things between her and The Bellas before it was too late. With that, Nattie walks off set to get ready for her match against the woman she once ironically met at Final Stand many years ago, and now meets later tonight.

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After the match, Sheamus has left the ring storming off in his victorious march. Will is left in the ring to reflect on the past and what's been looming in the distance for 2 weeks now. On both of his knees, he unwraps his wrist tape and nods his head. Looking to the left to see the Final Stand logo in huge letters. He closes his eyes and hears the whispers on the crowd tuning into every frequency. Opening them back up after a deep breath, he puts his palm onto the canvas. Inch by inch he starts to make a rise to his feet. He asks for a microphone arching his back showing his exhaustion with his ankle almost breaking from the amount of weight he's using to lean. With his fingertips he takes the microphone and holds it over the back of his head hanging. Making it closer to the ropes falling forward and regaining a spring with an ounce of energy. Coming alive with the mic low to his right pectoral.

Will Ospreay: Sheamus.. I'm still standing. Matt Sydal I'm still standing. Stone Cold I'm still standing. Austin Aries I'm still standing. AJ Styles I'm still standing. Roman Reigns, I'm STILL STANDING! At Final Stand, It won't be my final stand.. It'll be the end of my walk, I will end my climb and I will run to what I've been fighting for. This isn't a final stand, This is the final step to achieving what I told everyone I would do the moment I stepped into this company's doors. Stephanie McMahon, you may have lost Finn Balor.. you WILL never lose me because I will keep fighting. I will keep moving. I will keep aiming my sights at whoever holds the world championship if I don't already wear the strap. I'm the Aerial Assassin, I have my own code and that's to complete my mission at all costs. I'm Will Ospreay, this is XWL and I'm going to put the Roman Empire to the past, 300 strong is my heart. You can't take this from me, I. WON'T. LET. YOU!

Throwing the mic down with spit all over it and the intensity in his eyes. After raising his voice with a lot of passion and will. Ospreay has his theme hit again and flips the mic out of his hand with a flip of his own. Landing on his feet after striking a pose, the camera fades out to the next match/segment.

Anarchy continues with Rich Brennan backstage with "The Lasskicker" Becky Lynch! Becky is back after taking the last week to recover from the assault at the hands of Sasha Banks after their match last week. Becky grins wide as Rich introduces himself.



[Rich Brennan]
Becky, if I can just get your thoughts on your match two weeks ago and Sasha's post-match assault on you using the ropes?



[Becky Lynch]
Oi, who knew wee lil' Sasha actually had the cahones ta actually fight her own battles instead of hidin' behind everyone else, yeah? Not gonna lie there, Richie Rich, it kinda shocked me. But trust me when I say...that's not gonna happen again.

Becky puts her fingers to her chin in deep thought for a moment, thinking eagerly about her desires to absolutely destroy Sasha next week at Final Stand after Banks' heinous assault on her two weeks ago in Becky's debut match for XWL.



[Becky Lynch]
Sasha likes to run around here callin' herself The Boss. We all know that she's only here 'cause her big cousin is Snoop Dogg. Well, Snippity Dizzle can carrizzle her cousizzle out on a stretchizzle when I'm done snappin' her bloody arm off her body next week at Final Stand in front of not just 80,000 people at the Superdome in New Orleans...but everyone watching around the world. And then once I'm done snappin' her arm off, I'll use it to take her to the damned woodshed like she's been needin' since she was a wee lass and smack her arse silly!



[Becky Lynch]
Dear lil' Banksy got no chance at Final Stand next week, 'cause I'm like the bleedin' Incredible Hulk, man! The angrier I get, the stronger I get...'cept, I got way bigger muscles. This Sunday in New Orleans, it won't be Hulk Smash...it'll be Becky Smash! Sasha...as a little tribute to me favorite as a kid...Bex 3:16...says I'm gonna kick yer lass! Later, Richie Rich!

Becky grins sheepishly and runs off elsewhere backstage as Rich Brennan stands there with a mixture of dumbfoundedness and amusement on his face as XWL Anarchy rolls onward!
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Anarchy returns from a recap of Dean's "Hellish" month thus far, before showing us that the winner of tonight's Finals between CM Punk and Matt Sydal will meet him on his last stop to hell, when he literally steps into hell in the form of Hell in a Cell, with his title on the line. As the promotion fades, we head ringside to our commentary team.


[Michael Cole]
Ladies and Gentlemen we've got one hell of a match coming up at Final Stand, literally...


[JBL]
That was just awful, Cole...never, EVER do that again.


[King]
That's awful? What about what Dean's been having to go through the last month? A Last Man Standing Match with Sheamus? A Raven's Nest Match with Raven? And now, tonight...a 3 ON 1 Handicap Ladder Match against Seth Rollins and J & J Security?


[Michael Cole]
It's a blatant abuse of power, they don't like Dean...and they're determined to end him once and for all, and they've put him through the ringer so he doesn't leave Final Stand as World Heavyweight Champion.


[King]
But while that's a match I really don't want to see, because it feels like Dean's got no chance...there is a match that was just announced that I'm really interested in seeing.


[JBL]
You can say that again, King! We've got ourselves a Number One Contenders Match for The Intercontinental Championship!



[Michael Cole]
Lately two men have stood out, last week Raven defeated The World Heavyweight Champion Dean Ambrose, while tonight...Bray Wyatt defeated one of the current contenders to The Intercontinental Title, Eric Young. Big victories, at crucial moments have scored both of these men a chance to make Final Stand, their first stop at becoming a champion.


[King]
Raven has been on a roll, and Bray Wyatt...well, he's one of...if not the most feared man right now. Would you wanna face him?


[JBL]
But Raven has that victory over The World Champion, they're both threats in their own way, so I can't wait to witness what goes down at Final Stand!


[Michael Cole]
That's ri-






The obnoxious sound of someone clearing their throat beams through the speakers, as fans on all sides start to look around for the source of said sound. It doesn't take us long, and once we do, we're slapped in the face by a feeling of dé·jà vu. For sitting on the stage, with his legs crossed, and a microphone up to his lips....is not CM Punk, like we've seen in the past, instead...it's his opponent tonight, the man that just three months ago pulled a stunt just like this one now, Matt Sydal. The boos are instant, but much like before, they don't phase him. It's obvious this is his way of making a mockery out of the man he'll compete against tonight. Once the boos lose the beginning steam behind them, he flashes a smile, that without uttering a single sound, brings the boos back up to pitch.


[Matt Sydal]
Do I...have EVERYBODY'S attention, now?



And the extra mockery does nothing to silence those boos, if anything it rallies the audience to boo that much more.  


[Matt Sydal]
Good, listen up...because as we witnessed three months ago, I have a bit of sixth sense. See, for those of you that have forgotten, or blocked it out of your memory so you can continue blindly supporting him...back at Breakthrough, I was supposed to wrestle the man they call "CM Punk."


The boos split into budding chants for "CM Punk!"


[Matt Sydal]
I say supposed to, because in his own hometown...as the audience chanted "CM PUNK!" to their heart's content the entire evening...slowly, and surely, the chant began to die out...die, because realization set in. Realization that yours truly, had been proven right. See, I gave Punk a bit of his own medicine, he likes to "shoot" and use all this insider knowledge that you don't understand, because...well, he thinks being "edgy" makes him "cool." When in reality it makes him look like a complete jackass that tries WAY too hard to be "special."


The audience continues to boo, not happy with his bashing of their favorite, CM Punk.


[Matt Sydal]
But in my own "Pipebomb" which in hindsight turned out to be more of a "Truthbomb" I proclaimed that given Punk's unprofessional history, I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't even bother to show up to the match HE challenged me to. And low, and behold....HE DIDN'T. Now here we are, three months later...and I find myself asking one, very tough question...Will he, or won't he?

Sydal smirks at himself for bringing up the fact that Punk didn't show up for their last encounter, which of course elicits boos from the crowd.


[Matt Sydal]
Oh come on, you're REALLY going to boo me for questioning whether or not the guy that stood me up once before, is going to do it again? Let's be honest people, we ALL know, what's going to happen tonight. You're going to chant "CM PUNK!" once again, you're going to boo me, you're going to say that CM Punk is going to kick my ass, and "put me to sleep" just as you did three months ago...and you know what's ACTUALLY going to happen? NOTHING! Because your beloved "Punk" is ONCE again, not here yet. SHOCKER..and....AND...he WONT be! Do you know why? It's not because I don't make the "cut" like he so ridiculously put it a couple weeks ago, it's because he knows what ACTUALLY stepping in the ring with me will do. It will END him. He likes to say he's the "Best in the World" and while once upon a time, five years ago..he beat me in the King of The Ring Tournament Finals...that was FIVE YEARS AGO! A lot has changed, for example...he's become a rundown shell of his former self, which wasn't exactly all that great to begin with...while I, have evolved into a FAR better specimen than I ALREADY was! See, if he dared to step in that ring tonight, if he dared to do it three months ago, I'd have proven that he is NOT The "Best in the World" BUT MATT FREAKIN' SYDAL, IS!

While Matt might have been a smart individual, he was no psychic. He was a man who just got lucky with his choice of words the first time he decided to drop a 'pipebomb' like this a couple months prior. The second time proved to be different when out from the curtain came the true "Best in the World", no theme or anything accompanying him, only a man already in his wrestling gear with a microphone held tightly in one of his hands.

[CM Punk]
Well, well, would you look at what we got here... Matt Fuckin' Sydal. Wow. Is this the gimmick they have you working nowadays? Impersonation of this company's finest workers and handing out false prophecies on the side? Because, as far as I'm aware, I'm here and you sir, you are kind of sitting in my spot and doing my thing.

The microphone is lowered and twirled in the Straightedge Superstar's hand for a moment as he down at the man, a smirk being proudly worn on Punk's face. His feet led him further onto the stage until he was stood in front of the man that he would be facing later on in the night. He was towering over the man but that soon changed as it was now Punk's turn to lower himself into a sitting position, legs crossed in his signature Indian style. Two sat at the same height, eye to eye, face to face.

[CM Punk]
Let's go ahead and talk about what we just saw. Poor little Matt ran his little mouth and believed that lightening could strike twice. Misfortune does not occur twice in the same way to the same person, my friend. I chose not to show up three months ago when you and I were scheduled to have a match in front of my city, so what makes you think I'd choose to do the same again? Especially when the stakes are so damn high. A World Heavyweight Championship match at the biggest show of the year. But I'm not about to say it's going to be easy for me to beat you and lay you out for the three count, no..

He drifted out into a pause, letting his words sink in. The microphone was never lowered though and it stayed near his lips to show that he was anything but done with what he had to say.

[CM Punk]
You're once a World Heavyweight Champion, correct me if I'm wrong. Once a United States and Intercontinental Champion, too. You've done it all and won it all. But you wanna know something? None of that matters when you step in the ring with me because I am the Best in the World and I of all people know what it takes to beat a man like you. And hell, I know what it's like to get a hug from you and have it followed up by you nearly throwing up all over myself because I beat you that bad. Do I need to show these people the footage or would you rather them YouTube it themselves? I've got Stan in production ready to roll the footage if you want.



Immediately Matt does what Punk wanted him to do...he starts freaking out, and of course...throwing a fit as he fidgets in place.    


[Matt Sydal]
THAT'S A LIE!


Pointing his finger at Punk, Matt's breathing reaches an erratic pace.  


[Matt Sydal]
LIAR! YOU'RE A LIAR! HE'S A LIAR!



Obviously Matt's getting upset about the lies Punk is spreading, and not about it being true...of course not. He then turns to the camera and continues yelling.


[Matt Sydal]
DON'T YOU DARE GO ALONG WITH HIS LIES, STAN! HE'S AN UNPROFESSIONAL LIAR, A LIAR THAT LIES...DIRTY, DISRESPECTFUL, DOWNRIGHT LIES!!!

Punk could only laugh at the man who at across from him, realizing he instantly touched a subject that the man wanted no part in discussing.

[CM Punk]
Lies? Why don't you tell that to the titantron behind you. Roll the footage.

The titantron lit up and said video begins to play. It is set back in the day when both Matt Sydal and CM Punk were two kids wrestling under the IWA - Mid South promotion.



And once it comes to an end, the cameras fade back to the duo who sat on the stage.

[CM Punk]
Would you look at that? You had a heart. What ever happened to it anyways? Did Michelle get to keep it along with your testicles when the two of you decided to call it splits? Always assumed she wore the pants in your relationship.


The audience is laughing, cheering Punk for bringing up ancient history, a moment a lot of them never even knew about...and Matt just sits there silently stewing in his anger. He's two for two, he said Punk wouldn't show up, and he was wrong...he now sits across from him...he said Punk was a liar...and the footage proving what he said, just played on the tron behind him. Punk eagerly awaits what Matt has to say, as Sydal starts to slowly raise his mic up, while not staring at Punk, but instead the floor. .



[Matt Sydal]
Well whaddya know, some truth actually did exist in that lovely home movie of yours...but let me make one thing clear, you did not beat me so "badly" that I got sick...I'll have you know that I'm such a professional, such a TRUE master of my craft that at a young age despite suffering from a medical illness, I...unlike you three months ago...stayed true to my obligation to compete in that match with you. No, the truth in the midst of that bullshit...is the fact that you do in fact make people sick...but not in the way you think. Just sitting across from you, hearing your excuses...seeing the type of man you are...or rather, aren't...makes me sick to my stomach. Sick, that tonight? I actually have to share that ring with you, when it's quite clear to everyone here, and at home...that you, DO NOT belong in a match with me, much less of this caliber. Bring up all the old news you like, because after tonight? The only news anyone will care about? Is not some silly footage that you tried to embarrass me with , NOT that you ACTUALLY showed up this time...but that I...beat you...and went on to the Main-Event of Final Stand! While you, well you get to do what you do best...NOTHING!

[CM Punk]
You're going to beat me, yeah? You're going to beat my ass, keep me down for the three count and it's going to be you heading to Final Stand to face Dean Ambrose for the World Heavyweight Championshup?

The microphone was lowered for a second, his words drifting into a pause as he just sat there and looked at the opposing man. It was as if that was a genuine question and Punk was wondering just how serious the man was.

[CM Punk]
Maybe this is the point where I should say something about how it's your pull backstage so of course they'd have you go over, because that's one of those ridiculous remarks I'm sure someone might expect me to say, but I'm not going to say any of that and do you want to know why? Because I know you're a damn good fighter and you're one of the best this company has. I'm not afraid of saying this because I respect you, Matt Sydal. I don't like you and chances are I never will like you but I am man enough to say that I respect you for what you have done inside that squared circle right behind me. And I know you don't need any kind of pull to make it big in this company, as you've proven time and time again. But it doesn't matter how good you are because you're always going to be one step behind the Best in the World. My push is stronger than any pull you supposedly have.

His eyes looked back up to the titantron before drifting back down to look at Matt.

[CM Punk]
And one last thing, after watching that clip again, make sure you bring a bucket tonight. You'll need it.

[Matt Sydal]
Ha...ha....ha...HA! Very funny, almost....ALMOST...as funny as the idea that you "respect" me. Come now, Punk....do you REALLY think I'm foolish enough to get caught up in that web of lies? "I respect you" PLEASE! You don't even respect yourself, so how in the hell are you supposed to respect anyone else? Tonight, I'm going to tell you EXACTLY what's going to happen. You, will lose....to ME! It's as simple, clean, cut, and dry as that. I will beat you just like I beat AJ Styles, just...like I beat Austin Aries last week...just, as I beat...EVERYONE ELSE! Because that is what I do, Punk. I don't lose, I win...I succeed, I conquer...I show I'm the best each and every night I step in that ring, and tonight....will be NO different. I'm going to defeat you, and then...at Final Stand? I'm going to make history, as you become history...I will attain my greatest historical accomplishment to date...I will become the first person to win BOTH The Intercontinental, and World Heavyweight Championship in the SAME night! So as fun as this has been? I'm afraid I'm going to cut this little "sit-down" short. Good luck tonight, by that...I mean good luck actually making it to the ring this time.


Matt leans forward lightly slapping the side of Punk's face. Not an actual slap to be disrespectful or rile him up, but a light tap as a "give it your best shot" message. Then, as if that wasn't enough of a parting message..Sydal grips the bottom of his mic dangling it in front of Punk before dropping the mic in his lap and walking away. Punk didn't flinch or fire his own shot back once the chance was presented, finding that he would rather save whatever it was that he had in store for their match tonight. He only wore a smirk on his face as he watched his opponent walk away and head back into the backstage area. The cameras were moved off of Matt Sydal and they were already zooming in on that look that CM Punk wore, showing that he was a man who radiated confidence heading into this huge match against an opponent who would surely give him the fight he craved so badly.

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Eva Marie's theme sounds, at least...we think it does. Because the second her music starts, the boos...they just pour in from every person in the building. It's not long before The Red Queen marches out, red locks swinging, and her coat dragging along with her. She has her arms out soaking in the boos, smiling as arrogantly as possible with each step forward she takes.


[JBL]
Get ready to bow down to the queen Ladies and Gentlemen.


[Michael Cole]
Last week saw a strange occurrence, when Eva Marie attacked Layla...and then, Stephanie McMahon raised her hand...are we looking at The Authority's Diva?


[King]
Being bad never looked so good.


[JBL]
Eva Marie The Longest Reigning W-....WAIT A SECOND!


When you see it...is just about when JBL does. Eva Marie steps closer into frame, and we see that she's unusually shorter...and her hair doesn't look as sleek and "natural" as usual..."Eva" stops at the top of the ramp, and begins to twirl slowly, the lights burning red as she makes her rotation, flipping her hair back, and revealing a similar face. Not similar to Eva, but similar to her opponent next week at Final Stand, Layla!  



[JBL]
Just who in the hell does she think she is impersonation a queen!



[King]
Oh this brings me back...Lay-Cool days.


[Michael Cole]
Looks like Layla's digging into her old bag of tricks, as you said King...Red never looked so good.



[JBL]
No! Stop it, Red is Eva's color, what in god's name does Layla think she's doing?



"Eva" resumes strutting down the ramp, and that's right about the time when the boos start simmering down, as the audience becomes aware of what's actually going on. In fact some small cheers begin to start up as everyone is let in on the joke. She then circles the ring, walking closer to the announce table where she steps up to JBL, and proceeds to blow him a kiss in true Eva fashion. But, unlike Eva kiss is EVEN SLOWER. Like so slow that her hand is almost in stop action motion. Ten seconds in between each slight movement until the kiss finishes and she flings her hair back, and unbeknowst to her...a few red extensions come flying out hitting the floor. She turns to see this, brings her hand to her mouth in embarrassment then proceeds to blow it a kiss. With the mockery over, Layla rips the wig off, slides the coat down to the floor, then gives it a good punt sending it flying over the barricade. After disrespecting Eva's robe, Layla takes a seat at the commentary booth and places a headset on.


[Michael Cole]
Well look at this, we've got ourselves a special guest for this upcoming match. Welcome Layla, to what do we owe the pleasure?





[Layla]
Well Michael, I thought I'd bring a little All Lay Everything to contrast the excessive amount of red we're about to suffer through.


[JBL]
Suffer? And why would you try to impersonate Eva? You looked ridiculous.


[Layla]
I guess I was playing the part quite well then, huh?



[King]
Layla before The Real Eva Marie arrives for her match with Becky Lynch, I'd like to know how you're preparing for your return match at Final Stand?





[Layla]
Well Jerry, I actually enlisted the help of a trainer. A very good friend of mine, he's a former World Heavyweight Champion here, he and I go way back, all the way back to when The Resistance burst onto the scene BRIAN KENDRICK!



[JBL]
What?


[Michael Cole]
The very same Brian Kendrick that trained Eva Marie?


[Layla]
That's right, I figured...he did such a good job with her, why not call up an old friend and have him whip me into fighting shape? It's been so fun, and while I haven't been instagramming my sessions...I've been training with him almost every day. In fact, as soon as tonight's show ends I'm flying out there for one final session.


[King]
How does it feel to be stepping back into the ring after all this time?


[Layla]
I won't lie, I'm a little nervous...not to be facing Eva, but just to be competing again...I don't wanna make a mistake or try something my body isn't ready for...but it's Final Stand...go big, or go home. So I intend to do just that.





The real Eva Marie's theme song begins to play as she steps out onto the stage, mic in hand. She didn't seem too bothered by Layla's tirade, and would much rather talk about herself. Eva smiles at the roaring crowd, gesturing for them to calm down so she can speak, which never works with those people.

[XWL Women's Champion Eva Marie]
Attention Red Kingdom, I'm afraid I've got some bad news..

The Women's Champion plays with the ends of her exquisite red hair while those in attendance begin to wonder what the Women's Champ has up her sleeve this time.

[XWL Women's Champion Eva Marie]
Per the Authority, I will not be competing tonight..

The XWL Universe instantly erupts, cheering and high fiving one another, but again, this doesn't seem to phase Eva Marie. Maybe she's numb to it, maybe she knows it's for the best. Regardless, Eva lets her subjects rejoice for now.

[XWL Women's Champion Eva Marie]
The Authority and I agree that I, the longest reigning, most talked about Women's Champion in history, should not have to put my body on the line the week before the biggest night of Layla's dry career.

The audience sends off a mixed reaction. Some relieved that Eva won't be competing tonight, and others disappointed that she isn't doing her job.

[XWL Women's Champion Eva Marie]
Speaking of that, as flattered as I am by your pitiful attempt at dressing up like royalty Layla, I have to say, I don't really think red is your color. You look.. bloated.

Eva begins to snicker to herself while the people start to boo again, and again, and again. So much so, you'd expecting somebody to start screaming: "EXCUSE ME!"

[XWL Women's Champion Eva Marie]
I wouldn't take it too hard if I were you, not everyone can look like a Queen in red.

Eva holds her coveted championship high in the air with one hand.

[XWL Women's Champion Eva Marie]
Some people just end up looking like a clown.

The Red Queen grins smugly down the ramp at Layla, holding her title a bit longer before placing it back over her shoulder. Eva spins her back around to face the ring, holding her arms out wide, no doubt a subtle jab at Layla's entrance.




Layla stands up from her seat, removing her headset as she just stands there giving Eva, and the camera a "This bitch..." look as we fade away.

Divas Match

The Demise of Dean Ambrose Tournament: Finals

Spoiler:

*As we come back from break we are focused on one Renee Young as she lifts her mic up and begins to speak*



Renee Young: Welcome back XWL Universe! Right now I am joined by one of XWL's extraordinary talents Mark Andrews via cell phone, hello Mark how are you?!



Mark Andrews: Hey Renee, I'm not doing so well..

Renee Young: Why is that Mark you just put on one spectacular match with Raven, how could you possibly be upset about that.

Mark Andrews: How can I possibly be upset? I lost Renee! Don't you understand that, and not only did I lose, but I lost to an old man he could barely lace up his boots without throwing his back out! I have no clue how you think that could possibly be ok!

Renee Young: I'm sorry I didn't mean to get you heated...

Mark Andrews: Listen up you probably have a list of things that you should be apologizing for but getting me angry is not one of them, trust me, I'm a ticking time bomb just waiting to go off and by the time someone tries to stop me it will be too late, I'm tired of putting on a show for the fans when it gets me nowhere. I'm tired of little girls like yourself just waiting to make it big interviewing someone of higher prestige such as myself. Well I'm done with it all! Here is a bit of advice don't apologize for anything that you do because in the end it's all about number one and if you can't look out for yourself and take what you believe you deserve then go ahead and walk your happy go lucky attitude right out of the company because kindliness and respect gets you nothing but disappointment, and if that's all you have for me well then I guess I'm done here!

*The line is then cut off which leaves a deafening silence as Renee then begins to walk off as the camera begins to fade away into the next segment*