XWL Anarchy: 3/5/2018 - 3/12/2018

LIVE FROM: Rose Garden
Portland Oregon

DEADLINE: 4:30 P.M. EST / 9:30 P.M. GMT

You're Not Ready

Asuka has been making a name for herself recently as she steamrolls over the competition. Last week she flattened Piper Niven and will once again be facing “the world” tonight as the Empress of Tomorrow looks to solidify herself as one of the toughest superstars, man or woman , on the entire XWL roster.


You Peasant

EC3 and his Auntie Dixie Carter have been making splashes in XWL as his money loving egotism drives him to flatten foes of all sizes while disrespecting all those around him. Most people probably assumed that we would never see Dixie in this company but we have been (un?)pleasantly surprised.


Revenge is Sweet

Kenny Omega, just a week after deleting Matt Hardy's name from the XWL roster, came out to get revenge on D'Angelo Dinero for costing him his spot in the Money in the Bank match. After issuing a self-confident speech, Omega bested his opponent in a tough fought match and declared his intentions of surpassing the Cabinet on his way to championship Gold.


Five Feet of Fury

Alexa Bliss issued a scathing promo regarding her beat down of Dana Brooke and expressed callous regret over not taking her actions further. After dismissing the hopes and dreams of every little girl sitting at home, Bliss proceeded to do the same thing to Aliyah. How far will Bliss take this surprising savagery? Find out tonight!

Bruising For A Fight

A dislocated finger, a few busted ribs, none of that compared to Cody seeing his wife shoved to the floor by Pete Dunne. Last week Cody had grown sick of Pete begging him to fight him, offering to do so with one arm tied behind his back, things quickly took a gruesome turn that left Cody utterly defenseless and nearly blinded by his own blood as The "Bruiserweight" truly gave his moniker a new meaning. Tonight The General Manager has ordered Pete to make a public apology for his tortuous actions. What will Cody, or his wife have to say in response to what transpired last week?



Into the Dungeon

Natalya once again came out to challenge Ruby Riot who initially resisted, but shortly after changed her mind and granted Natalya a title shot at Emergence. That shot however, it comes with a catch. The match would be in a cage and if Nat loses, she’s out of XWL. Not one to sidestep a challenge, Natalya accepted. Is her time ticking in XWL?

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Asuka vs The World




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The All-Star In Action




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EC3 Open Exhibition




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Main Event

Kenny Omega's Open Challenge

Mauro Ranallo:
Hello ladies and gentlemen and welcome to this weeks episode of Anarchy! What a show we have for you tonight. I am here alongside my broadcast partner Corey Graves for what is looking like an excellent show for the XWL audience tonight.

Corey Graves:
That's right Mauro tonight is set to be one epic show. Now last week we saw the Empress of Tomorrow Asuka take on one-off Scotland up and coming women superstars and come up victorious with an impressive performance last week in her victory over her. Once again she has an open challenge tonight. I wonder who accepts the challenge this week?

Mauro Ranallo:
Also last week in the main event we saw DX take on the team off Sami Zayn and Dean Ambrose where they came out victorious against the two champions which will no doubt boost the already inflated egos of the two degenerates. This week's main event again sees Dean Ambrose and Sami Zayn in a tag match but this time they are facing off as Dean Ambrose teams up with fellow bullet club member Sami Callihan against the world champion Sami Zayn and Chad Gable which should also be one hell of a match.

All of a sudden music plays through the arena which receives a mixed reaction from the crowd.




DX come out onto the ramp way with huge smiles on there faces as they taunt the crowd and make their way down the ramp way and into the ring. Both men grab microphones and Shawn Michaels begins to speak.


Shawn Michaels:
Now last week was a good week for DX. First off let's discuss what happened first. Now two weeks ago I won my Money In The Bank qualifier in a gruelling ladder match and as I sat victorious on top off the ladder that little peep squeak Aiden English thought it would be a good idea to push me off the ladder steal the qualification briefcase and run off. Then last week he had the audacity to come out here and claim he won the match and was going onto Money In The Bank to fight for the golden ticket that is the Money In The Bank contract. Then you decided to call us losers which was another mistake. Do we look like losers to you? I will answer that no. We are the best damn unit in the industry today, in this company and to have ever existed so that was another mistake. Then you went onto insult me and say that I couldn't cut it anymore and that was the final straw so we came out here last week and walked down to the ring to confront you.

Triple H:
That's right we had him exactly where we wanted him squirming in the ring waiting for the beatdown of a life time and then all of a sudden his little cabinet buddy Mr Pope decided to run to the ring and try to save his friend from a beating of a lifetime then you thought it would be smart to attack us and a brawl took place and I have to hand it to you two you put up a better fight then what we expected but the result was always going to be the same with the two of you laid out at the hands of DX. Then we had the main event which is where the fun truly started for me when I got my hands back on the television champion and beat him silly. I was embarrassed at the defeat you handed to me Ambrose two weeks ago and I was determined that it wouldn't happen again, determined to prove it was a fluke and me and my brother here did just that didn't we Shawn.

Shawn Michaels:
Damn right we did. Last week we took on what is supposed to be the top two guys in this company and we destroyed them and it felt o so sweet kicking Mr Ambrose and Sami Zayns heads off and quite frankly I think that Hunter here should get a rematch with Ambrose and I should be given a world heavyweight title match after last weeks victory. I mean we just beat the World Heavyweight and Television Champions in one match without breaking a sweat. I mean I fully expected to come here tonight and find that Triple H was facing Dean Ambrose for the title again and that I had Sami Zayn but know and to top it all off we aren't even in the main event! But then I saw who we are facing off against and I thought well if we can't have the first choice second is always good and quite frankly I can't wait to get into the ring with the so-called wrestling god and chop the head of the snake off after watching Triple H deal with that nobody that is The pope I mean come on what sort of name is that The Pope?

DX laugh together at the name

Triple H:
I know Shawn right I mean they might as well have given me the night off this match will be over with that quickly then I can watch you show JBL who the real wrestling God is when you school him in your one on one match tonight.

All of a sudden another entrance theme plays through the arena which also receives boos.




Mauro Ranallo:
Well, it looks like we're kicking things off tonight with some animosity, as here comes Aiden English, the man who was a little worse for wear last week due to the actions of D-Generation X.

Corey Graves:
Well, what did you expect from a bunch of thugs like Shawn Michaels and Triple H?

Mauro Ranallo:
Thugs? I'm pretty sure Aiden English was the one antagonizing them.

Aiden English makes it halfway down the ramp before stopping and turning around. Eventually, he makes a hand gesture towards the top of the entrance ramp.


Mauro Ranallo:
What is he doing?



As the theme of The Pope begins to play throughout the arena, it becomes clear that Aiden English was signalling his arrival, as he now begins to also make his way down the ramp, eventually joining him at the halfway point. At this point, both men shake hands and begin walking down to the ring in unison.

Corey Graves:
Now, look at this! You don't see dignity and class like this anywhere but the Cabinet!

Mauro Ranallo:
They're...... they're just walking Corey.

They both make their way to the other side of the ring to grab microphones, but rather than enter the ring, they stay on the outside.

{Aiden English}
Gentlemen, gentlemen. Please. You're embarrassing yourselves. "Best unit in the industry"? There really is no need for lying right now. If we want to take a look at what has been happening lately, then we simply have to look at what happened last week as proof if your status as has-beens. A two on one attack hardly sounds like something that the "best unit in the industry" would have to try and resort to if you ask me. And to top it all off, you had to get my good friend the Pope here involved as well. For shame. You see, gentlemen, I feel like I have not truly delved into the true source of disdain for you quite yet. No, not at all. I certainly have touched upon your horrendous mid-life crisis. Or maybe it's more akin to a three-quarters life crisis.

Aiden English chuckles at his own joke, before continuing speaking.

{Aiden English}
But there is more to it than just that, gentlemen. You see, what you two do is lazy. It was lazy in the nineties, and it is most certainly lazy now. Now, when I say "what you two do", I am referring to the most played out routine in history. You come out here, week after week, doing nothing but spewing obscenities and cheap crude jokes, just to get some form of reaction. There is nothing authentic about you two grown men making jokes I think I saw and re-runs of Beavis and Butthead, it's just sad, plain and simple.

Aiden puts his mic down and shakes his head at Shawn Michaels and Triple H, making an exaggerated sad face. D'Angelo Dinero then begins to speaks.

{D’Angelo Dinero}
See boys, what you do not understand is that nobody wants to see you washed up, no good has-beens parade around doing childish crotch chops and putting on well-below average matches.. these fans are here to see real talent such as myself and Aiden English... two rising stars that are burning brighter than either of you two ever did.

The crowd erupts into a chorus of boos at the asinine comments made by The Pope

{D’Angelo Dinero}
Now you want to talk about last week as if you effectively beat us up? As far as I am concerned, I went through the barricade myself, you had NOTHING to do with it Hunter. Absolutely nothing. But what did you decide to do? You decided to shoot your mouth off backstage claiming how you manhandled The Cabinet. Claiming how you decimated The Pope. Hunter, you and I both know if I hadn’t already faced a far superior wrestler in Kenny Omega earlier that night, our little brouhaha would have had a totally different outcome. That’s the reason I went back to Layla after last week, and asked for a match one on one with you... The Game, The King of Kings, The Cerebral Assassain..

The crowd begins to cheer at the thought of seeing a second encounter between the two superstars

{D’Angelo Dinero}
Because tonight you step into the ring with THE Pope Master, Pimp Slapper, Finger Waggin, Stephanie McMahon shaggin, Diamond cross necklace wearing, hoe-sharing son of a gun.

The crowd begins to imitate Ric Flair’s trademark “Wooooo” chant

{D’Angelo Dinero}
And if you’re not down with that Hunter, then I’ve got two words for ya...

”SUUUUUUUCCCCCCKKKKKK ITTTTTTTTT” responds the crowd

Triple H and Shawn look like they are going to blow especially Triple H and then all of a sudden Triple H throws a punch at the pope and a brawl starts out between the four men.

Corey Graves:
Well that didn't take long but we all knew Triple H wasn't going to take that insult The Pope better be careful now.

Michaels and English slip out the ring and start brawling on the outside whilst Triple H has The Pope pinned in the corner laying in the punches. On the outside Michaels and Aiden English are throwing punches and then all of a sudden the crowd starts booing then Aiden English shoves micheals away and that boom Michaels is flattened.

Mauro Ranallo:
And there is the ring leader of the Cabinet JBL and he has just flattened Michaels with a clothesline from hell out of nowhere Michaels is flat out.

This causes Triple H to lose his concentration and thats all The Pope needs as he takes the advantage and hits a low blow on Triple H which sends him to his knees in agony. The Pope then begins to stomp on Triple H as the rest of the cabinet comes into the ring and starts beating on Triple H as he is helpless in this 3 on 1 assualt. JBL starts barking orders and gets Aiden English and The Pope to stand Triple H up.

Corey Graves:
Uh Oh Triple H is in toruble here looks like JBL is settinng him up for the clothesline from hell.


JBL begins his run up then all off a sudden Triple H is pulled under the bottom rope. Shawn Michaels is back up and pulls his partner from danger as both men start backing up the rampway in retreat.

Corey Graves:
Well Triple H needs to thank his lucky starts that Michaels came to when he did otherwise he would be out cold right now. The Cabinet have just shown their that they are not to be trifled with but I have a feeling that this is not the last we have seen off this rivalry and it certainly won;t be settled tonight but it does make me look forward to the matches between the two factions tonight.

The camera cuts back to the ring with the Cabinet holding the ring as XWL goes to a break.[/i][/b]

As Anarchy returns from an advertisement promoting Emergence, we're taken backstage to a tightly zoomed in shot of a woman's eyes. They pierce our souls and emit a level of intensity you don't often see. Soon we begin to pan out and see that those eyes belong to none other than The Irresistible Force herself, Nia Jax.



We can only begin to wonder where she's heading, what she's up to as she stomps through the halls, not because she's angry, but simply because she's not your average Female Superstar. Her height is imposing, and her power is truly a sight to behold. She starts to turn a corner but suddenly stops in her tracks, an annoyed look appearing on her face as the camera reveals what stopped her. It's none other than The Wicked Witch of XWL herself, Alexa Bliss. Looking far from wicked, no she's sweetly smiling from ear to ear, cutely waving at Nia as if they were dear old friends.  

[Alexa Bliss]
Hi!

It's almost a somewhat humorous sight, because here she is being so sweet and friendly...yet she's wearing this frightening attire that's been dubbed "Friday The Blissteenth" where it's black leather and on the chest is a logo of a more feminine take on Jason Vorhees' mask with of course Alexa's signature pigtails. With Alexa vigorously waving, Nia looks down at her, unimpressed, and far from friendly herself. Bliss notices this and quickly raises the other hand up as if to say "I come in peace."

[Alexa Bliss]
Whoa, don't worry I left my Bliss Stick at home this week.

Alexa starts to playfully laugh, but Nia just glares at her, and Bliss quickly corrects herself.   

[Alexa Bliss]
Not that I'd ever use it on you...I mean, I have far too much respect for you to do that. You've just been so impressive since arriving on the scene, I mean wow...just wow. I'm speechless just looking at you, you're like, this beautiful monster here to rip everyone apart, I love it!

Nia smirks, causing Alexa to feel a bit more relaxed up until Nia steps forward, towering over Alexa.

[Nia Jax]
Just because I'm a beautiful monster doesn't mean I'm stupid, Alexa. You're a selfish little girl. The only reason you'd be here is because you want something, so spit it out.

Alexa stammers, not expecting Nia to call her out so quickly, or maybe simply because she was being genuine and it caught her off guard that Nia would think she wants something.

[Alexa Bliss]
It's not what I want, because while it'd be easy to lie to you and try to get you to fight my battles...I'd never insult your intelligence like that. No, it's what YOU want. You want respect, you command it, you DESERVE it. I mean look at you, I know you've had a hard life, as someone that did myself, I can recognize it in you, the fire...the fury that desperately wants to show everyone from your past that they didn't tear you down, that they will watch as YOU become a star while they're stuck in their dead-end jobs. But unfortunately, not everyone is so believing that you deserve it. I overheard something and...I'm not sure I can even repeat it, it's so...awful. It makes me physically sick just trying to echo those wretched words.

For the first time since Nia Jax has appeared on XWL TV we see a human-like emotion come over her face. Alexa hit her life right on the button, relating with the woman who is so unlike anyone else, to which Nia wasn't ready. She shakes her head, however, knocking away the emotion before responding.

[Nia Jax]
The truth of the matter is that my past, is my past. It made me into the woman I am today and that woman is walking into Money in the Bank at Emergence. But, as I can see this little gossip is truly bothering you, I'll hear you out. Once again, spit it out, Alexa.

Alexa stands there for a moment, her mouth twisting ever so slightly as her eyes soften. She feels bad for what she has to repeat, whether that's real or not...we can't entirely be too sure...but from the immediate look of things, she does feel conflicted by having to say what she is about to say.

[Alexa Bliss]
Well, I was on my way to give Liv Morgan a little word of advice for our upcoming match tonight. Because, while I may not come close to the level of dominance you displayed against her 3 weeks ago...I very much intend to make her feel every bit of my five feet of fury. But that besides the point. Anyways, as I approached the locker room, I started to hear snickering, and so I peered in through the door, wondering what was so funny. What I saw, it was...far worse than I could have imagined.

Her eyes widen and her voice cracks just enough for us to notice it, without it coming across as intentional.

[Alexa Bliss]
Carmella was in there with her, and she was parading around the room with her arms out, and her face puffed out, clearly poking fun at your size....and Liv just kept cackling over and over. I started to turn away, I couldn't stand to watch them disrespect you like that, I mean you're a human being, you don't deserve to be depicted in that way. But then her laughter suddenly stopped...and she looked at Carmella as if she was supposed to be you. Then said, Nia, your chances in Money in The Bank...were, um...well they, she said they were...

Alexa gets choked up, pausing to collect herself as her head shakes, she finally spits it out.

[Alexa Bliss]
As fat as you.

Nia's face goes from listening to pure anger and fury as she hears what they had to say. Liv Morgan and Carmella, the same two people who have been beaten up by Nia Jax already, have the audacity to call her fat?

[Nia Jax]
They, won't, make it, to, Emergence.

Through gritted teeth Nia's voice crackles from her lips. She goes to storm off, eyes and mind set on ending the careers of the two bimbo blondes of XWL today. But Alexa cautiously grabs her wrist, stopping her, Nia's furious gaze shifting to Alexa who gulps and quickly lets go.

[Alexa Bliss]
I agree they shouldn't be in that match, one is a criminal, one is insensitive, they're both despicable. But what if you go after them right now, and Layla removes you from The Money in The Bank for your actions? What if by some miracle they crawl out to that ring at Emergence, and win that match because their plan worked? See, I know girls like that, I know how their brains work, I wouldn't be surprised if they heard me coming, and tried to take advantage of my compassionate nature to run and tell you, all so you wouldn't be in Money in The Bank. They know they can't beat you, it's genius. But what they didn't account for, is that I'm not some naive little girl. I'm not going to let you go destroy them right now. No, let's let them stew for a little bit, let's do one better. Why don't you and I team up against them, next week? Because then, whatever you do in that ring? Can't be held against you. What do you say? You wanna teach those two a lesson, TOGETHER?

It takes everything Jax has not to storm past Alexa but instead she nods, turning to Alexa Bliss.

[Nia Jax]
You make the match happen, or I'm breaking them on my own time next week.

Jax takes off past Bliss, not heading toward the locker room luckily otherwise Liv and Carmella might not be making it home this evening. This leaves Alexa to watch her storm off, staring her down as she goes off into the distance. Alexa nods as if to say she won't let her new "friend" down. They WILL team up next week, and they'll make them suffer every second of it for the horrible things they said.

As Anarchy continues, we see one of the women competing in the upcoming Miss Money in the Bank at Emergence, Carmella. She appears to be in mid-conversation with someone on the phone.

CARMELLA
...like, can you honestly believe her?

XWL interviewer, Charly Caruso, approaches Carmella. She attempts to get Carmella's attention.

[Charly Caruso]
Carmella?

Carmella ignores Charly.

CARMELLA
Right? She comes out there, cuts me off, then starts talking about "back in my day.. blah, blah, blah" Like, who even cares about her anymore?

Charly doesn't give up.

[Charly Caruso]
Excuse me, Carmella?

Annoyed, Carmella turns toward Charly. She lowers the cellphone to her side, not wanting to yell into the ear of whoever she is speaking to.

CARMELLA
What?! Can't you see I'm talking to someone?

[Charly Caruso]
I see that, but I'd just like a few minutes of your time if you don't mind.

Carmella lets gives Charly an annoyed sigh before continuing with her phone call.

CARMELLA
Hey, I have to go...   Yes, freakin' Charly! She's the worst!...   Right?! She picks the worst time! Anyway, I really have to go. Good luck tonight...   I know you don't, but just in case...   OK, talk to you later!

Carmella ends the call, placing the phone in her pocket. She rolls her eyes before talking to Charly.

CARMELLA
What do you want? Huh? This better be good. No one interrupts the most FABULOUS women in XWL for no reason.

[Charly Caruso]
I think everyone is curious. Who exactly is "she" you referred to in that call?



CARMELLA
Oh, so you were eavesdropping, huh? Well if you must know, I was talking about Sasha Banks. The same chick that was supposed to be dead then just prances on out onto the stage like nothing ever happened. Then... oh my god, then she has the nerve to cut me off before I was going to put her in her place. Like, no sweetheart. No one does that to the Princess of Staten Island and gets away with it. Ugh! I can't believe her. She does that then proceeds to give us her freakin' life story. Like, come on.. no one cares about your stupid past. People don't care about the past. If anything, they'd like to forget about the past because Sasha is in it. These people are looking to me now. They're looking toward the future of XWL.

[Charly Caruso]
Speaking of the future of XWL, Nia Jax and Liv Morgan had a lot of.. choice.. words for you last week.

CARMELLA
Yeah, so what? Unlike Sasha, they were kind enough to allow me to put them in their place. I completely trashed that trashbag, Nia Jax. I then completely exposed Liv for being a discount version of me. Also before I forget, did you hear how fake Liv was? Oh my god. It was so disgusting, I almost puked. She was all..

Carmella begins mocking Liv Morgan.

CARMELLA
"Ayy yo, all you lil girlies out there follow ya dreams and some day you could be like me."



CARMELLA
Seriously? What little girl would ever want to grow up like Liv? I mean, if they want to grow up to be some unoriginal, untalented, bridge troll... be my guest I suppose but you'll never achieve anything in life. Can you believe her though? Some random New Jersey trash dwelling witch is trying to set an example for children by being a complete phony. Little girls should be looking up to me, a New Yorker that doesn't take crap from anybody. If I see something that I want, I go and I take it. I refuse to let anyone tell me that I can't do something. Liv, Nia, and Sasha... they aren't go-getters. They beg and they plead for people to give them handouts. Just look at Sasha. How do you think she even got a spot in this match? Sure, she's done a lot here in XWL, but I actually earned my right to be in this match. What has she done lately? Oh right! She got buried by Natalya.

[Charly Caruso]
With the Money in the Bank match on the horizon, a lot of people are taking about tonight. You are set to go one-on-one with Bayley for the first time. How are you preparing for you match?



CARMELLA
Ew! What?! Why would I need to prepare for Bayley? She's just like Sasha. She disappears for months, then comes back acting like she's a big deal. Please.. the only big deal in this division... is me. Sure, Bayley is a former champion. She's done well in XWL, but that's all she's done. I mean, anyone can do well. Just look at my opponents at Emergence. They're all doing well... while I'm doing GREAT. I am great. I'm great every single night and tonight will be no different. So Bayley, welcome back! The fans are so hyped to see you! Unfortunately for them, that's all you are... hype. That's all anyone is in this women's division. Bayley, Sasha Banks, Nia Jax, Liv Morgan.. all hype. So starting tonight... the Princess of Staten Island... exposes this entire division.

Carmella turns her back to Charly, whipping her long blonde hair in the interviewer's face.

CARMELLA
Ta Ta!

Carmella leaves Charly Caruso standing alone as Anarchy transitions to it's next segment.

The scene opens up and we’re placed backstage with a camera focusing in on the door to enter the Rose Garden. A few moments pass by and coming through the door with a scarf draped around his neck, and wearing street clothes is Pete Dunne. He’s dressed for the apologizing season upon us, and ready to head out to the ring.

[Corey Graves]
Er.. it looks like someone is fashionably late. Last week we saw what was downright one of the most unacceptable and brutal acts on the history of Anarchy. He’s now dressing to the tens and he’s proud of himself.

[Mauro Ranallo]
It all started with a whisper, and then Cody was sick of the games Pete Dunne had been playing, and didn’t want to play anymore. He fell into his trap, when Cody challenging him and it was his famous last words. Cody made a mistake and he lived to regret it.

[Corey Graves]
The words of Pete Dunne rang true, and he did regret it, and we don’t want to show the footage because it’s too much to bare witness to. Pete looks like he has no remorse in his eyes and he prepares to deliver his apology, ordered by our general manager.. Layla.



The arena quiets down all of a sudden, and then the theme song fills the speakers of the man who did a despicable act. The crowd lets them know they feel about him, both fearfully and bravely. Pete steps out of the back and casually walks to the top of the stage and wipes his face.

“BREAAAAAAAK FREEEEEEE” is heard across the arena, his new theme giving him a new attitude to suit it. Dunne has a smile on his face, embracing the hate because of what he did to their beloved Cody and Brandi. Finishing his descent down the ramp, Pete Dunne takes a moment to sink in all the boos again and carries on entering the ropes, with a microphone handed to him simultaneously..




Running his hand through his hair, and putting a piece of it over his ear.. He stares down at the canvas briefly and then begins to speak softly.

THE BRUISERWEIGHT’
Pete Dunne
You don’t have to act so shocked, I did what I did because I can.

The crowd displeased with that response, yell loudly at him and he has a quick rebuttal.

THE BRUISERWEIGHT’
Pete Dunne
Oh, so you’re going to tell me that Cody didn’t ask to be put in the ring with me? We all know he didn’t JUST ask me, he begged me.. He wanted to shut me up and wanted to have his hero story play out.




Pete scoffs and then begins to speak in a more serious tone.

THE BRUISERWEIGHT’
Pete Dunne
Well I hate to break it to you, but this isn’t the land of make believe. This is real life, and no matter where you turn or go. I’m going to be the person standing between you and your dreams, and I’m going to crush them, like I crushed Cody last week. Layla.. Wanted me to come out here and give a somber apology for my actions, well I apologize. I’m truly sorry, at the bottom of my bitter heart.

THE BRUISERWEIGHT’
Pete Dunne
I’m sorry for not giving Cody the dose of reality that has befallen on him as of last week, SOONER. You people like, no loveeee to run your mouth and then when you run your mouth to the wrong person, you get knocked down a few pegs and then ask yourself where you went wrong when it’s already too late. You’re pathetic, and that’s why I rise and you fall, I rise and you fall to the bottom, and that’s because you’re laid out by men like me. I was raised with the strong and so I was the strong my entire life, and I don’t care who it is, what it’s for. I’m taking my spot, because I can and will.

Pete puts the microphone up one more time and is about to drop it before going to speak.

THE BRUISERWEIGHT’
Pete Dunne
Layla, if you want to save these so called superstars, then don’t put them in the ring with me, because they’ll end up.. burning out.

Dunne goes to exit the ring after dropping a verbal “Pipebomb” and then is confronted with an unfamiliar sound to the XWL fanbase.



The same unfamiliar sound continues to echo inside the arena.

The crowd sits in confusion wondering who it is tht has potentially signed themselves up for a beatdown courtesy of "The Bruiserweight" Pete Dunne.

The cameras turn to the commentary team as they themselves wonder who the mystery person is.


[Corey Graves]
Mauro, do you have any idea as to who this could be? Whoever it is i hope they are prepared for the consequences that could possibly lie ahead.

[Mauro Ranallo]
i think whoever it is knows just who Pete Dunne is or just doesn't care.

As Mauro finishes speaking we hear the crowd erupt as a tall blonde haired man walks out onto the stage.

[Corey Graves]
What the hell? Why is he here?

[Mauro Ranallo]
Mama Mia! Ladies and gentleman Dustin Rhodes has just appeared in front of the XWL crowd and they are loving it! And to answer your question Corey i know exactly why he is here.

[Corey Graves]
I genuinely hope Pete doesn't lose his cool, if that's the case i feel sorry for Dustin tonight.

As the commentary team continues, Dustin makes his way down the ramp and into the ring between the first and second rope.

Once in the ring Dustin requests and is given a microphone as the crowd chants Golddust and Dustin.

Dustin Rhodes
How we doin XWL Universe?

The crowd responds in response to Dustin's question

Dustin Rhodes
I'm sure your all wondering why i'm here and how my brother is after that attack last week. He's pretty banged up, mainly bruised ribs from the kendo shots but he'll be okay.

Dustin Rhodes
But the main reason i'm out here is because of you Pete

Dustin then turns face to face with Pete Dunne

Dustin Rhodes
I'm out here because you are a worthless coward who gets off on torturing other people just for the hell of it. You see where Cody and i come from we rely on respect, and respect goes a long way in this business. You are extremely lucky you haven't been caught in a back alley and had your ass beat.

Dustin Rhodes
You come out here week after week torturing the XWL superstars in the back, torturing my brother for what ever reason, dislocating his finger and laying your hands on his wife!

Pete goes to speak, but Dustin shuts him down.

Dustin Rhodes
Don't open your mouth again, you are going to shut up and listen!

Dustin Rhodes
There is a certain code in this business that everyone abides by that has been passed throughout generations and you broke it.

Dustin Rhodes
There are guys out here young and hungry to be in this very spotlight today.

Dustin Rhodes
Those young men watch as you tear through everyone and everything belongs to you. Rude awakening pal, or should i say chap? You earn this opportunity to stand where your standing, or even to be a part of XWL. You should be ashamed of yourself.

Dustin nails Pete with a cheapshot to the chin knocking him to the ground. As Pete stands stands back up looking to retaliate the cheap shot he is met with a low blow from behind. When Pete is doubled over it is revealed that Cody is the deliverer of the low blow. Pete continues to stay doubled over when Cody runs toward the ropes jumps on the second rope and connects with a disaster kick. After the kick Pete tries rolling out of the ring but is stopped by Dustin who picks Pete up and holds him as Cody connects with a second disaster kick.

Pete is then seen lying in the middle of the ring blood pouring from his nose. Dustin then picks Pete up leaving him staggered as Cody connects with a third disaster kick. Dustin picks Pete back up and connects with a series of elbows to the top of the head similar to how his father did back in the day. Once finished with the elbows Pete moves forward leaning on Dustin as Dustin pushes Pete to Cody when Cody connects with a Cross Rhodes. Once finished Cody and Dustin roll out of the ring and head toward the back as the in house crew checks on Pete inside the ring.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Ladies and gentleman Pete has finally got a taste of his own medicine at the hands of Cody and Dustin Rhodes.

[Corey Graves]
Yes Mauro, its about time someone shows him that he isn't as bad as he thinks he is, all those disaster kicks may very well have broken his nose.

The broadcast cuts to commercial advertising Emergence.

XWL Returns Live

[Mauro Ranallo]
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen and welcome back to your XWL Broadcast. Referring back to what we just witnessed, more strange insight into the mind of the always dangerous Nikki Cross.

[Corey Graves]
I just hope that Dr. Winters can talk some sense into Nikki soon, for her sake at least. At the very least do us all a favour and throw away the key until then!

[Mauro Ranallo]
We've still got an action packed night ahead of us and you're in for a lot more...

[???]
HEY!

[Mauro Ranallo]
What the?

The commentary team look puzzled, glancing down at their notes to confirm if someone is supposed to be currently live with a microphone. Their notes only confirm their confusion and provides no answer. The camera pans around the arena before stopping on a random member of the public.

[???]
Yo, not her she fugly as hell...

The camera continues to scroll past audience members, with no sign of where this voice is coming from.

[Corey Graves]
It sounds like a couple of idiots from the crowd have somehow got hold of some microphones and trying to get their five seconds of fame...

Small cheers can be heard coming from a section of the crowd. Using that as some what of a guide, the cameraman uses that and the attention turns to that region of the arena where a familiar pair can be seen standing amongst the people in attendance. Drawing quite the reaction from those around them, the sound only increases when the duo are seen on the titantrons.

[Mauro Ranallo]
I'd be careful what you say, Corey. Those are no ordinary members of the crowd. That's Jimmy and Jey. The Uso's!

Just as Mauro called it. Standing among the people are none other than The Uso's. Both men look around soaking up the atmosphere like they belong in that moment. Jey looks more hyped than his brother, who stands with a smirk on his face as he looks up at the screen hanging down from the rafters.



[Jimmy Uso]
There it is! There it is right, there! Looky what we have here Uce! Bet y'all didn't think you would be seeing us here today, huh? Tell me somethin' *Jimmy points at the ring* Tell me what is that, Uce?

With a rather confused look on his face, Jey answers.

[Jey Uso]
That's a Ring, Uce...

[Jimmy Uso]
Nah, tell me what is that, Uce?

Jey stops and thinks about it momentarily, with an unsure tone as he delivers his next few words

[Jey Uso]
The squared circle?

Jimmy's tone becomes more intense as he becomes disappointed with his brothers answers

[Jimmy Uso]
Try again. Tell me what is that, Uce?!

Clearly winging it...

[Jey Uso]
I mean, someone calls it a "house"...

Not the correct answer that Jimmy was looking for

[Jimmy Uso]
I guess you didn't hear me. Tell me what is that, Uce?!

Jey stops again. The lightbulb appears and he's finally got the answer that his brother is looking forward. Confirmed by the confident tone in his voice.

[Jey Uso]
Oh, I got it! It's a yard!

[Jimmy Uso]
*Tut*... I didn't ask what no hoe or old man call it, Uce! Give these people a proper introduction to where we really at right now!

The serious look returns to the face of Jey.

[Jey Uso]
Welcome, to the Uso Penitentiary!

Jey slams his fist off his chest before outstretching his arms to the side



[Jimmy Uso]
You damn right! Y'all about to serve some hard time because we abouts to throw everybodies ass in there and slam the door shut because as of right now, we got XWL on lock! Look at y'all, standing there with your mouths wide open. They look like they've seen a ghost, Uce. Didn't expect to see ya boys today, huh? You ain't seen no ghost, what you see before you is two men who have set the World on fire wherever they have went.

[Jimmy Uso]
Night after night!

[Jey Uso]
Match of the night!

[Jimmy Uso]
Month after month!

[Jey Uso]
Steal the show!

[Jimmy Uso]
Year after year!

[Jey Uso]
Tag team of the year!

The crowd getting caught up in the moment cheer and applaud. Jimmy starts pacing back and forth as he delivers his message, getting more and more caught up in what he's saying, putting more passion in every word that follows.



[Jimmy Uso]
We bring all that to the table each and every time we step foot in an arena, Uce! And yet despite all that, we're not here. Despite being the hottest talent in the World today we have not been afforded the oppertunity to be here... Well guess what? Here we are, standing before you live and in living colour. Standing tall in XWL. Just like we're supposed to be. Now I know what you're all thinking, I get it, we get it. I know exactly what the people in the back want to ask us as soon as they got the chance. Just where oh where have The Uso's been? What has taken us so long to get to XWL?

The tone lightens a little when Jey takes over. He is a little calmer on the microphone than his brother but that only lasts a little while. As the further he gets into his message and the more words he utters he becomes more and more passionate. With a more aggressive demeanour than before.



[Jey Uso]
Just like we said. We've been travelling the World making a name for ourselves, proving to everybody that we don't just rely on our bloodline to make it in this business. Night in and night out we've been bustin' our ass to prove that we are without a doubt the greatest tag team on the planet today. There ain't nobody on our level, Uce! While others pretend and fake the life we out here livin' this Day One Ish and despite all that, despite everything we still ain't hear a damn word from this company. No phone calls...

[Jimmy Uso]
Nahhh.

[Jey Uso]
No emails.

[Jimmy Uso]
Nahhh!

[Jey Uso]
No texts.

[Jimmy Uso]
Yo, hold up let me check....

Jimmy pulls out his phone. He can be seen scrolling through it for a couple of moments.

[Jimmy Uso]
Let me see here...... Nahhh!

[Jey Uso]
All while the same 5 Superstars come and go as they please? Get oppertunity after oppertunity, chance after chance thrown their way? Why? Just because they were some draw from way back? Just because they got history in this company? Last time I checked y'all started fresh so what damn history do they have? You do all that while we sit on the sidelines, not even gettin' a look in or as an after thought in your mind? Nahh... See that doesn't sit very well with us and I tell you this right now that it ain't gonna work like that no more, Uce.

Both brothers are clearly speaking from the heart and with such power that the crowd is fully engrossed and listening to every single syllable that they utter.



[Jimmy Uso]
So all of you sat there right now, watching from all around the World with your jaws on the floor like they seen a ghost thinking about askin' us why are the Uso's here? Well we ain't supposed to be, Uce. You think they want us here? Naw man, you see the Uso's don't fit the mold of what they want because we just a "Taaaag Team". Well let me tell you what, Uce. What you're looking at isn't just a taaaag team, what you lookin' at certainly ain't no ghosts either! what you're lookin' at is two men who are tired of waiting for their oppertunity. Who are tired of waiting for their chance in the spotlight! So guess what... We're not waiting anymore, Uce... We're taking what is ours! We're taking what we've worked too damn hard for to watch other people throw away like it ain't nothin'. So people in the back, from the superstars to the officials all the way to management. You best take notice...



[Jey Uso]
Because the next time you feel those hairs standing behind your neck and you've got goosebumps running through your body. When your heads on a swivel because you feel someone creepin' behind you? NO! It's not paranoia! It's The

[Jimmy Uso]
UUUUUUUUUUUUS!!!

[Jey Uso]
SOOOOOOOOOO'S!!!

Both brothers throw their microphones on the floor being met by generous cheers from the fans that they are standing amongst. Jimmy can be seen becoming more hyped while his brother stands there mean mugging the camera. They soak up the atmosphere momentarily but as soon as they appeared, they turn around and disappear walking through the crowd who pat the brothers on the back as they walk by. XWL fades out into black.

As The Uso's walk to the back, their music slowly transitions into a quite familiar sound



CM Punk quickly runs down to the ramp, ready to speak his mind to anybody and everybody that will listen.



{CM Punk}
Well well well, I'm glad the XWL Universe got to witness the debuts of Beavis and Butthead Uso, but now lets move onto somebody that actually matters... Me. You see for the last few weeks, I have done nothing but say I am going to kick ass, stepping inside this very squared circle, and doing so. And what has management done for me? Where is my title shot? No instead, I am forced to face "The Deadman" The Undertaker.

Punk takes a brief pause to allow the chorus of boos coming from the crowd to sink in.

{CM Punk}
You see when Layla told me who I would be facing this week, I nearly had to stop myself from laughing in front of creative and management. Because to me, it is laughable that you would have me go against somebody as washed up and bad as The Undertaker. Now the fans have been calling him "The Deadman" for years now, which I also find funny.

Punk begins to show a visible smirk as he tugs at the mask he's wearing on his face.

{CM Punk}
Now why is that so funny, you imbeciles ask? Because all this time, I thought he was referred to as "The Deadman" because his career had died so long ago. But it turns out that isn't true, its just his chances of beating me here tonight that died... And after I am done with 'Taker tonight, I will turn my full attention back to Captain No Charisma, Christian. Don't think for a second I forgot who you were.. Okay you can think that because I did.

Punk laughs again while rolling on the mat getting ready to verbally eviscerate his bitter rival.

{CM Punk}
You're not even a blip on my radar.. and come Emergence, I do not care what the stipulation is. I will beat you senseless, inches away from losing your life. You, just like The Deadman tonight will.....

Rest.....

In.....

Pea....

GONNNNNNNNNNNG

The lights cut black with a purple smoke filling the arena, as the gong hits two more times.. The lights cut back on...



The Undertaker slowly walks down the ramp as a stunned CM Punk sits in the ring, waiting for his opponent.

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And the winner of the match is....:

[MAURO RANALLO]
We're back and we are live! I don't know about you, Corey, but I'm interested in hearing this upcoming interview. Mike Rome has caught up with Sasha Banks and is going to be asking her a few questions about Buried Alive, her upcoming ladder match at Emergence and other questions that have been needing to be answered!

[COREY GRAVES]
Here's my question for the Boss: how does someone survive Buried Alive? Seriously? How!?

Mauro Ranallo shrugs his shoulders to answer his commentary partner's question. The live feed then turns to black as the two men begin to sit back down in their chairs. Once black, we eventually we into a new video clip being played. Mike Rome was stood side-by-side with the Boss, Sasha Banks.



[MIKE ROME]
Sasha Banks! Thank you for taking some time to answer a couple of questions for us. You have been one of the hottest topics over the past week. Since your announcement last week where you were introduced to the Money in the Bank Ladder match. My first question for you will focus on Breakthrough and your Buried Alive match. Can you let us into your mind and tell us how you felt during the match and after the match?



[SASHA BANKS]
What's to say that hasn't already been said? It's one of those matches where you walk out a different person than you walked in. No one knows how to prepare for one - even the Boss will admit that. I had a little trouble coming up with a plan of action. I had an idea in my head but I quickly realized that you can't plan for a match like that. I was scared when things started to go unexpectedly. I wasn't sure what to do. I've never trained to be apart of something like this - and this is going to be something that I carry with me for the rest of my career. Natalya won. She was the better woman that night and I'm not going to be ashamed to admit that. That's life for you. I've had my fair share of ups and I've had plenty of downs... but that loss? That's just more of a reason to push myself harder so that when we face again? I'm going to have her number. I'm going to be the one with my hand raised. I'm going to beat her. I'm slowly learning. Slowly learning the mistakes that I'm making against her and one tap she will once again tap out.

[MIKE ROME]
I want to focus on the closing moments of the Buried Alive match. You were in control. You probably could've won... but you got ahead of yourself. You crossed a line you should've never crossed. You brought her uncle into this.

A devious little grin appeared on the Boss' face. Her tongue swiped over her bottom lip as she laughed.



[SASHA BANKS]
You know what I saw when I mentioned him? I saw this fire light up in that woman's eyes. A fire that I've never seen. It looked like I was staring straight into the depths of hell. I was scared. I've never seen her with that look on her face. I've never seen her act like that. This was a Natalya that we have never seen before and it would be a shame if that fire was put to waste. She could win the championship if she just found that inner rage and I know what you're thinking... why does Sasha Banks want Natalya to win the championship? Isn't that a little counterproductive? NO. I want her winning the championship so that I can cash in on her that same night and take it from her faster than she won it. That's the goal. That's the desire. I'm calling my shot right now. Our rivalry isn't over until I say it's over.

[MIKE ROME]
You plan on cashing in the Money in the Bank Briefcase the same night you won it if Natalya beats Ruby?



[SASHA BANKS]
WHEN I win Money in the Bank. Get your ears checked, Mike. It's not an if. It's a when. Did you get that? It's WHEN I win Money in the Bank and Natalya wins that championship, I am going to walk out to that ring with a referee by my side and I am going to crush her dreams and make this multi-year long chase be for nothing. She's going to be sitting there in a puddle of her tears as I walk back up that ramp with my XWL Women's Championship in my hands! Because there's not a damn thing any of these women can do to stop me. They can try but I need this. I need this briefcase and I need that championship because I have so much to prove still. I've been around here for so long and yet the only thing I hold to my name is one championship. One championship yet so many chances to win the title. I need this.

[MIKE ROME]
But what happens if you lose then? What's next for Sasha Banks?

Sasha is a little hesitant to answer that question. What if she lost? She would've lost two of the biggest matches in her career back-to-back. First Buried Alive and now Money in the Bank which most would argue that she didn't deserve in the first place. Three months on the shelf and a chance to get a championship match when she wants right away? It looks like she's about to totally avoid the question by turning and walking away but she does say one last thing to Mike Rome.



[SASHA BANKS]
There's no 'what if' in my story. I'm winning that match.

The Boss stares at Mike Rome for another second before finally turning and walking away from the area. The segment comes to a close as Mike says 'back to you guys' which was obviously directed at the commentary team.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Well, Mike that was certainly an interesting interview with The Boss Sasha Banks, as she looks to apparently win Money In The Bank, and should Natalya win the title after 8 years...she'll be ending their rivalry on her terms, cashing in that very night.

[Corey Graves]
Natalya already has enough to worry about knowing that if she loses this match she has to leave XWL, now Sasha might cash in if she wins, and wins Money in The Bank...it's not a good time to be Natalya right now that's for sure.

[Mauro Ranallo]
The Women's Division has been very active tonight thus far, still so much to come with this week's installment of Asuka Versus The World, but we understand that the XWL cameras have caught up with Alexa Bliss and she's heading to The General Manager's office.

[Corey Graves]
She, of course, met with Nia Jax earlier in the evening and got her on board to team with her next week against Carmella & Liv Morgan...let's see if she's able to get Layla on board with that idea.

The titantron lights up showing Alexa Bliss sporting a spiky black leather jacket, roaming down the hall for a step or two more before she, at last, reaches The General Manager's office.



She takes a deep breath, puts a "cheery" smile on her face, then places her hand on the door handle and turns it. As soon as she starts to open the door her other hand lightly knocks on it, which is really pointless now because she's already opened the door so she's virtually invited herself in regardless of if Layla is able to speak to her right now.

[Alexa Bliss]
Excuse me, Layla? Could I have a word with you, please?

Layla looks up from her desk as if she had been waiting for Alexa, she surely is aware of Nia & Alexa's interaction earlier in the night and knew she'd be getting a visit from Alexa after Nia basically said to get the match made or she'd take matters into her own hands.

[Layla]
Ah, Alexa, I was expecting you. I uh, saw your conversation with Nia Jax earlier, that's quite the interesting tale you told.

Alexa scoffs, as if Layla just completely downplayed the entire situation, taking great exception to it.  

[Alexa Bliss]
Interesting? It's revolting. The fact that Carmella and Liv Morgan can mock such an inspiration like Nia Jax? It quite honestly makes me want to take my Bliss Stick and teach those two a lesson myself. But this is about Nia, this about giving her the retribution she so richly deserves.

Layla wasn't born yesterday, nor is she a stranger to dealing with someone like Alexa, even displaying some of her behavior herself. She's not exactly buying this crusade for Nia's respect, and it's hard for us to either.

[Layla]
Is it really about Nia? I've noticed you lately, standing out, making your own moments to seize...why should I believe this is anything different? You don't think this requested tag is going to magically open up a spot for you in Money in The Bank, do you? It's 4, and we have our 4.

Alexa's jaw hangs low, looking at The General Manager, shaking her head from left to right, soon her jaw clenches shut and her lips curl inward as if she has to try and refrain from going off on her. She raises one finger, ready to open her mouth, but then lowers that finger and stop herself, perhaps her choice of words needed changing so she tries again, and this time her finger raises back up as if she were trying to be as overdramatic as possible...but we're kind of understanding that's just how she is, so all of these theatrics and quick changes in mannerisms, could just be her genuine reaction. Either way she's about to let Layla have it in as "nicely" as she can put it.

[Alexa Bliss]
First of all, RUDE. How dare you insinuate that my intentions are anything but genuine. Yes, have I stood up for myself more recently? Absolutely. As a fellow woman that is vertically challenged, I would think you would understand why. But to be completely honest with you, I see a lot of myself in Nia. She has gone through a lot to be here, and...I know how vile behaviors like Liv & Carmella's can sabotage your ability to even get up in the morning, let alone come to an arena every week knowing you're going to be bullied. There's only so much a woman can take, and while she's the strongest and most dominant woman in XWL history, she's a human being...and she has feelings. I don't want to see her give up on her dream because of those two sorry excuses for human beings.

Not quite giving Layla an earful, she echoes her words in a tone that feels, almost as if she's speaking openly and honestly. Is she really compassionate toward Nia? If so, where was this compassion when she gave Dana Brooke a lashing with her "Bliss Stick" weeks ago, like seriously.

[Layla]
I completely understand that, if they said those things, it's very disappointing. But I struggle to understand where you fit into this puzzle. I mean I was thinking of having a tag next week, but instead of you, I'd have Sasha Banks be Nia's partner.

Little Miss Bliss rolls her eyes, immediately responding as if Layla's idea is ridiculous.

[Alexa Bliss]
So your grand idea is to make Nia carry LITERAL dead weight?

[Layla]
Sasha Banks is a former Women's Champion and is more than capable of carrying her own weight it's why she is in Money in The Bank alongside Liv Morgan, Nia Jax, and Carmella.

Alexa's not having it, and her sarcasm that follows is anything but hidden.

[Alexa Bliss]
Yeah, former Women's Champion...for like, a week? Two? Maybe three, and even that's a stretch...plus that was before Natalya BURIED HER ALIVE. We don't even know if she won't just fall into a pile of dust the first time someone touches her. I mean how did she survive that match? I don't know, do you? Maybe she didn't maybe she's an annoying mirage, or...OR maybe she's patient zero and she's here to infect us all and kickstart some sick twisted real-life Walking Dead. I wouldn't put it past her, I mean she stabbed her best friend in the back, is that really so much of a stretch that she didn't sell her soul to the devil to come back and do his bidding? I mean think of humanity, THINK OF NIA. She already has to deal with bullies, now a zombie as her partner, that will likely infect her...DOESN'T SHE HAVE ENOUGH TO WORRY ABOUT?

Just when you thought she couldn't be more overdramatic...she manages to top herself by insinuating that Sasha Banks is going to bring about some Zombie Apocolypse which will only add one more thing to Nia's plate. We're not even sure if she's serious if she's legitimately believing Sasha is patient zero and her presence in this match, let alone as Nia's partner will doom us all...or she's just going out of her way to get her point across by comparing Sasha's position as Nia's partner to the end of the world. Either way, Layla's having an issue trying to keep a straight face.  

[Layla]
I highly doubt that is the case...

Realizing she may have gotten carried away, just a little bit...a tiny fraction over rational reason...The Wicked Witch of XWL tries a different more calm approach.

[Alexa Bliss]
Look, I know as General Manager you have a lot of tough calls to make, so let me make this easier. Sasha Banks just made a miraculous recovery 3 months after being Buried Alive. You want her to add "hype" to this upcoming Money In The Bank Ladder Match, right? Well, do you really think it's wise to put her in a match before that? Why risk it? One wrong move and you're down a woman, and sorry but I won't be there to bail you out and say PUT ME IN COACH! Because as much as I'd love to be in that match...I'm no one's second choice, or in this case...FIFTH. So the way I see it, Sasha stays injury free to ensure she actually makes it to Emergence, Nia gets revenge with a partner that'll have her back, and Liv Morgan and her pal Carmella...well, they get to feel the WRATH of The Irre-Blisstible Force of Nia Jax, and Alexa Bliss. Sound's like a Main-Event to me, but you're The Boss...if you'd rather see Sami Zayn have his umpteenth "Main-Event" and bore the masses...then, by all means, it's your show...I'd hate to shake things up too much.

Undeneath whatever her intentions actually are for wanting this match...Alexa does present a case that could be made, and Layla's not shaking her head as if she doesn't see it. She does however quickly chime in, because while Alexa call it "your show" Layla has made it abundantly clear since her first night as General Manager that it's not her show, it's the show for The Superstars.

[Layla]
Anarchy doesn't belong to me, it belongs to The Superstars. It's up to you to prove you can do more than just talk, that you can follow it up. Now if you came here to try and manipulate me, I'm afraid you're barking up the wrong tree, I practically wrote the book on it myself. But you do present an interesting case, Sasha is without a doubt ready to return, and I have zero doubts in that. However, touting Emergence as her first match back, since Buried Alive? That's adding even more hype to a highly anticipated Money In The Bank Ladder Match. The truth is when I brought Liv Morgan in over a month ago now, I wanted to breathe new life into the division, and with that, came a more motivated Carmella that invaded XWL HQ to go after what she wanted. It brought Nia Jax, who sought to bring domination to the divisions the likes it's never seen. And, it lit a fire under you like I've never seen.

Layla stares at Alexa, pausing for a moment to get her point across. We've all seen it, this is a new Alexa Bliss...and it's not the best change but it has caused more people to take notice of her, Layla included.

[Layla]
There's something different about you, I may not approve of your actions against Dana Brooke 2 weeks ago, or crushing the dreams of every little girl in attendance last week...but, all four of you have been part of why the division has been abuzz as of late. So just as I gave Kenny Omega the opportunity tonight to close out the show...I'm going to give the four of you that chance next week. None of you have ever been in The Main-Event, and not only that, it's the final Anarchy before Emergence...the fans expect quality content from start to finish, and I'm counting on each of you to ensure that the night finishes strong.

With a confident snicker, Alexa shows little doubt in her ability to do just that. Her eyes gaze up at the ceiling, perhaps as if she were running through what she expects next week to be in her head. Flashing a devious smile, lowering her eyes back down, meeting The General Manager's once more.

[Alexa Bliss]
Nia Jax ripping their heads off in a matter of seconds? That's quality content right there. Don't worry, we're ready. It's those two you should be worried about. Next week's Main-Event isn't just capitalizing off our hype, it's about bringing forth even more. By presenting the world XWL's official Anti-Bullying campaign and Liv & Carmella are fortunate enough to be faces of it...it'll be incredible. I can already see it now...Don't be bully, or you'll end up like them.

She lightly chuckles, but not in a playful way, no..more of a maniacal laughter that's slightly subdued. Alexa flashes a smirk as if she just handed over a gold mine of a national campaign to Layla, then with arrogance beaming from every part of her, she stares The General Manager in the eyes and brashly says "You're welcome." before turning and walking off. As Layla is left standing there, you have to wonder if she's questioning in this moment, if this is what it felt like to be The General Managers back in her day when she'd certainly make their lives anything but easy. With our Main-Event for next week set, we fade out to a graphic promoting tonight's Main-Event, where Kenny Omega has issued an Open Challenge.

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[Mauro Ranallo]
What a nasty kick from Alexa Bliss!

[Corey Graves]
We saw it first-hand last week, Alexa Bliss knows how to find the most opportunistic moments to capitalize off someone else's mistake. Liv tried to show off and The Wicked Witch of XWL shut that right down.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Now it looks like she's looking for her DDT.

[Corey Graves]
Which I can officially confirm thanks to my extensive journalistic skills has now been dubbed "Good Night Bliss."

[Mauro Ranallo]
Well if she lands this DDT, it'll be anything but "Bliss" for Liv Morgan.



Liv stumbles to her feet, still feeling the effects of that swift kick to the temple, all the while Alexa has practically already started her celebration of victory. She waits until Liv is fully turned out, then lands a stiff kick to the gut, pulls her in close, trapping her head...then brings her open palm into the air, before quickly clenching it...but this added insult to injury of taking time to taunt before delivering the finishing blow...allows Liv enough take to catch her bearings and immediately shove Alexa back. The audience lets out cheers, seeing the gutsy Liv still have fight in her, but Alexa isn't about to let her turn this around, no. She starts to storm back over to Liv, but suddenly Liv kicks her leg up into the air, LOOKING FOR THE ROUNDHOUSE KICK...Alexa lets out a panicked scream ducking just barely to avoid the move, collapsing to the mat from the sheer shock of it all. Her eyes look up, seeing Liv stood tall, and right away Alexa starts to shake her head, and she rolls out of the ring.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Liv nearly caught Alexa with that kick, but...what's Alexa doing? Is she leaving? Really?

[Corey Graves]
She's got a good head on her shoulders, Mauro, why would she risk it getting kicked off?

[Mauro Ranallo]
So she's just going to leave?


Little Miss Bliss throws her hands up and shouts "I DON'T THINK SO! NOT TONIGHT!" proceeding to walk toward the ramp to leave. But Liv Morgan shakes her head in response, not about to let Alexa leave. She slides past the referee, out of the ring, and starts to rush over to Alexa who gets nearly halfway up the ramp before Liv finally catches her. She places her hand on Alexa's shoulder to spin her around, but the second she does...POW! Alexa swings back and fires with a wicked right hook and Liv falls to the ramp, suckered right into to Alexa's trap!


[Corey Graves]
Good god what a knockout shot!

[Mauro Ranallo]
That was vicious and underhanded, two words that Alexa seems to embody more than ever before as of late.

Alexa stands there with a proud smile on her face, devilish and upsetting to us the viewer as we see her stood over the fallen Liv. She raises her hand up, and proceeds to blow on it, all the while she starts to walk back to the ring, apparently planning to win this match by count out. The referee's count is at 3, and as lackadaisical as possible, Alexa soon steps up onto the apron, and into the ring, throwing both arms into the air as she welcomes the boos that are pouring in.


[Corey Graves]
Nia would proud of her, showing Liv what's what a week before their tag-team match, where they seek retribution against Carmella & Liv for their cruel bullying toward Nia.

[Mauro Ranallo]
You don't actually believe that, do you? Liv does not seem like the type that would poke fun at anyone, especially like that.

[Corey Graves]
Looks can be deceiving Mauro, just look at Alexa Bliss. At just five feet, there's a whole lot of fury within her. You might see her and think oh what threat could she possibly pose, but as we've seen recently...she's becoming quite the threat in The Women's Division.

The referee's at 6, having just reached that count, the fans are rallying behind Liv trying to get her up and back in that ring, and it's working! She falls over onto her hands and knees, trying to push up, finding a second life, and this very sight infuriates Alexa. Not at Liv, no...at the referee. She grabs him by his shirt, tugging it to get his attention then proceeds to give him an earful. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING? I COULD HAVE COUNTED TO A HUNDRED BY NOW!" he rolls his eyes, tries to turn around, but Alexa isn't having it. "HEY! DO YOUR JOB! COUNT HER OUT! SEVEN, EIGHT, NINE, TEN! IT'S NOT THAT HARD, I JUST DID IT, NOW YOU! He tries again to resume his count, which in this time Alexa's ranting has actually favored Liv because she's back on her feet.


[Mauro Ranallo]
Liv Morgan is about to LIV on in this match, she's up...Alexa's fury at the official might have just cost her.

[Corey Graves]
Oh come on, he's counting so slow, this match should have been over by now, and now because he can't multitask, Liv's about to get back in the ring and it's all his fault!

Facing the stage, her hands pressed up against ramp, Liv rises up....AND IMMEDIATELY IS RAN THROUGH BY THE IMPOSING FORCE OF NIA JAX LITERALLY BARRELING RIGHT INTO HER! The audience starts to boo even louder, because Alexa's still got the referee's attention, and he didn't see Nia just plow right through Liv! Casually walking past the woman she just hit like a train, Nia approaches the ring and takes a page out of her new friend's book and starts to smile innocently as her hands spread against the apron as if she's been there the whole time. The referee is finally able to escape Alexa's verbal tirade at his "ability" turns around, sees Liv still down, and continues his count all the while having one of those moments where you look at a situation and start to question if that monster of a woman was just there a minute ago.


[Mauro Ranallo]
No! Did they plan this?

[Corey Graves]
To be good friends and look out for one another, the same way Alexa looked out for Nia and told her about Liv's cruel remark towards her? Yes of course they did.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Nia Jax just interfered, this match should be over, the referee should have disqualified Alexa, but because she distracted him all the while Nia plowed into Liv, he didn't see anything!

[Corey Graves]
Hey Mauro, I think it's a "fat" chance that Liv wins this match now.


8.....




The referee looks at Nia, who just remains there as if she's simply there to support her friend, and totally didn't just bulldoze Liv 30 seconds ago, then even though something fells off to him about this situation continues the count.



9............




Alexa prematurely raises her arm in the air, flashing a devious smile as the boos just keep coming.




10!








[Mauro Ranallo]
Ugh, what a despicable victory for Alexa Bliss...courtosy of Nia Jax.

[Corey Graves]
Despicable? More like GENIUS. She didn't need to beat Liv in the ring tonight, save that for next week. This was about sending a message to our resident bully, and message delivered thanks to The Irresistible Force.

As the referee turns around, he sees Alexa's arm already in the air, and her proud smile fades into a wicked scowl as she shouts "DO YOUR JOB!" he sighs..grabbing a hold of her wrist, holding her arm up, despite it literally already being held up by her own power so this is virtually pointless for him to be there. As he tries to release it she barks at him again. "RAISE MY HAND!" Keeping her arm lifted in the air, Alexa beams from ear to ear, clearly proud of herself.

[Corey Graves]
Next week is going to be a massacre, Alexa Bliss and Nia Jax on the same team, if I were Carmella & Liv I just wouldn't show up.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Well, seeing as it's The Main-Event I hope that won't be the case...at least next week Liv won't have to deal with any interference from people not in the match. I'd be willing to bet she can't wait to get some revenge on Nia, who has virtually left her lying every week since their arrival.

Nia makes her way into the ring, and her eyes meet Alexa's. The two have certainly had quite the kindling of a relationship here tonight. Alexa looking out for her, Nia looking out for her in the conclusion of Alexa's match, and now they're set to team up next week. Nia stands behind Alexa, staring into the camera, perhaps at Carmella their other opponent next week, and rams her fist into her open palm, giving off a menacing gaze. All the while Alexa having finally let the referee go tend to Liv, stands there with her fist clenched and confidence oozing from every part of her. Can the duo that Alexa dubbed "The Irre-Blisstible Force " continue their tyranny in next week's Main-Event? The cameras begin to fade, and we head to a commercial break.

Mike Rome once again stood by with one of XWL's many superstars. A former seven-time World Heavyweight Champion, the self-proclaimed greatest XWL superstar of all time, Chris Jericho. The first time he's been seen on XWL programming in two weeks due to his actions two weeks ago after his match with AJ Styles.



[MIKE ROME]
Chris Jericho! Welcome back to Anar-

[CHRIS JERICHO]
Shut up! Where's Finn Balor!?

Mike is a little surprised. It wasn't often that someone interrupted him this early in an interview. The question wasn't expected either. He was supposed to be the one who asked the questions. Not the superstar who he was set to interview. Mike shrugged his shoulders and said "I don't know" which made the Alpha laugh.

[CHRIS JERICHO]
Exactly! You don't know where he is. I don't know where he is. Nobody knows where he is. You wanna know why? Because he's hiding from me. He's scared of me. Finn Balor knows that the Alpha of this business is once again in the building and he wants nothing to do with me. AJ Styles is a world-class athlete who's won world championships in each and every single company that he's worked for. There is never going to be another AJ Styles... and do you see what I did to him two weeks ago? Did you see what I did to a man who most say is the greatest wrestler of this generation? I destroyed him. I decimated him. I beat him so bad that the match had to be called off. Chris Jericho made AJ Styles his BITCH.



[CHRIS JERICHO]
And I'm going to do the same to Finn Balor and whatever demon he brings with him. It's going to take more than some paint to give you the skill to outclass and outwrestle me. The referee is going to raise my hand and then you wanna know what's next? I'm going to go on and take that Intercontinental Championship from Sami Callihan at Downpour. You wanna know what comes after that? I'm going to Final Stand to take the World Heavyweight Championship from the Kingpin of the Bullet Club: Dean Ambrose! All the pieces are falling into place, Mike. Everything is going according to plan. I got rid of AJ Styles two weeks ago. I am going to get rid of Finn Balor at Emergence. Bullet Club is dying a slow death and there isn't a damn thing they can do about once I get my hands on them.

Jericho, wearing a wicked smirk, walks away from Mike before he has a chance to ask any other questions.

XWL returns and we’re back to the basics or are we? The titantron lights up and on it appears the image of “ASUKA VERSUS THE WORLD” a revered competitor among the many nations as of now.

[Mauro Ranallo]
The trial series that spans the globe, lands itself right in the heart of Portland, Oregon.

[Corey Graves]
Asuka has taken the hearts and dare I say souls of Becky Lynch, Dakota Kai and Piper Niven, back to back to back weeks. There looks like there isn’t any stop, Asuka’s on a roll here lately and it’s kind of hard to not take notice.

[Mauro Ranallo]
We’re witnessing change and change sometimes can be good, but this change will change the landscape and course of the entire XWL future.

[Mauro Ranallo]
The dreaded Empress Of Tomorrow has brought the best out of the last three, the countries that have fallen victim are Ireland, New Zealand and most recently Scotland.

[Corey Graves]
Each week has taught Asuka the many styles and art forms of wrestling, variety based offense and defense, and she’s able to keep up, I don’t think anyone can stop her whilst momentum is sparking the fire in her eyes.

[Mauro Ranallo]
With that being said, it’s been a luminating three weeks and the lights are on and she’s ready, but I don’t think her next opponent is as she’s onto number.. FOUR.



The lights dim and the titantron flashes with the name “ASUKA” in bolded pink and yellow lettering. A light blue mask that portrays the mystique of Asuka, luminescent in the background. A holographic starts to take center stage, Asuka appears behind it, wearing her long robe that is full of Japanese symbols and shines as bright as her hair. A plastic mask covering her face, to eliminate any reaction until she chooses to do so. A red sun with dripping blood near the lips of the mask’s design. A silver chain only keeping it on Asuka’s head.

The camera zooms in and it focuses on her not moving from the position, scanning the crowd from behind the mask, Asuka takes the air out of the room with her arms out wide and the removal of the mask, to show her war paint across each side of her face, and a smile symbolizing “Looks that could kill”. She’s enjoying herself, and is in the zone. Slipping the mask on she begins her descent.

The music picks up and she whimsically raises her arm above her head, and points to every side of the arena, walking with a purpose, one foot over the other. Dancing along to her theme music, the calm before the storm. Her attire of class and as if she owns the place with every step down the ramp. Dragging behind her the robe that resembles what a Geisha girl would wear.

Reaching the bottom of the ramp, she quickly runs up the steel steps and the robe swiftly goes off the ground and alongside the apron beside her, as she takes herself inside of the ring. Once she’s in the ring, she scales the opposite turnbuckle and places her foot on the post.

Swaying her head up and down to the tempo and rhythm of the chants breaking out in every direction, Asuka rips the mask off of her face and holds it to the side of her, biting the chain before releasing it to the ground below. Jumping down from the turnbuckle, Asuka remains focused and tossing the robe to the outside.


Asuka stretches into the ropes and shakes them a few times, stomping out and getting fired up, the competitive spirit is well enough alive in our empress. She turns to the stage and fiercely waits for her next victim/opponent.

Asuka vs The World















[Mauro Ranallo]
What?

[Corey Graves]
Well, this is rather unexpected, is Canada's own Natalya Neidhart stepping up to the plate tonight against Asuka?

The audience comes alive in a massive "pop!" as Natalya's theme fills the arena, and a quick cut to Asuka in the ring reveals a flash of a smile upon the reveal of her opponent tonight. Dakota Kai was certainly a fun "warm up" as was Piper Niven, and Becky Lynch...but now "The Empress" is about to step in the ring with a "Queen."



It doesn't take long for Natalya to appear, her arms stretched wide, as her eyes peer down from the top of the stage all the way to the ring at her opponent tonight, Asuka. Last week was a lot to process for us the fans, Natalya's quest to battle Ruby Riot for The Women's Championship, at last, made strides, locking down Emergence as the night where she finally hopes to capitalize off all of her recent success. But she also had to agree to the terms of The "Gatekeeper" standing in the way of her future. It had to be a Steel Cage Match, and...if Natalya loses, she has to leave XWL.  

[Mauro Ranallo]
Perhaps Natalya has taken on this incredible challenge tonight to send a message to her opponent at Emergence, The Women's Champion Ruby Riot?

[Corey Graves]
The Champion deemed Natalya unworthy for a number of weeks bleeding into months...so should be able to knock off Asuka here tonight, she'd certainly add another impressive victory under her belt.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Ruby, of course, will no doubt be watching somewhere backstage, scouting her challenger coming up at Emergence.

[Corey Graves]
I mean she ended April's historic reign, I'm not sure how much scouting she really needs to do Mauro.

Natalya soon starts to head down the ramp, smiling as she feeds off the love of the audience here tonight. She nearly reaches the end when suddenly she spots a sign held by a fan that simply has a picture of her plastered on it, and the word "Unbreakable" clearly sending out support to Natalya who if things go wrong at Emergence could easily be broken...but after all she's endured, she is able to stand here tonight because she is unbreakable, and Ruby Riot will not break the hot streak she's been on, nor will she cast her out of this company.  



[Mauro Ranallo]
I do wonder what might be going through Natalya's mind, with everything going on with her and Ruby as of late, their impending match and the stakes at hand, as well as the return of her former best friend, turned rival, the woman she buried alive, Sasha Banks...being entered in Money in The Bank, and vowing to win and cash in on Natalya should she achieve success at last...it's a lot to have on your shoulders.

[Corey Graves]
It is, but that's what you sign up for when you try to be successful in this business. There's always going to be someone trying to knock you off your throne, even before you ever take a seat on it.

Showing little caution or fear, Natalya soon makes her way into the ring, staring Asuka down and directing a smile her way. She's here to bring the fight to Asuka, and Asuka's more than happy to bring it to Natalya. The two continue to stare at one another as Natalya chucks her coat aside and backs into a corner, awaiting the referee's signal to the timekeeper to ring the bell.




We’re rounding off the 30 Minute mark in this match-up between Canadian born and bred Natalya and she just hit her with the most devastating Pop Up German Suplex we’ve ever seen. The crowd locks their eyes onto the match and Asuka is laid out by this move performed by The Queen Of Hearts, can a queen defeat the Empress? Natalya is putting her entire body onto Asuka after all her energy has been exasperated to raise just one leg of Asuka. The referee jumps down at the mat and slaps it consecutively.  


ONE…




TWO…..

[Mauro Ranallo]
DOES SHE HAVE HER? HAS ASUKA BEEN DEFEATED?


THR- Asuka has kicked out at the last possible second and Natalya sits up with shock on her face, she cannot believe that it didn’t get the job done, here in our mesmerizing contest.


[Corey Graves]
That was as close as it gets.

Natalya is visibly frustrated and asked the referee if it was an actual two. He confirms that the pinfall wasn’t a decisive victory for the XWL veteran. Natalya has all the odds stacked against her here and she’s in the hot seat, only to turn her back on Asuka who has sprung a leap! Asuka baits Natalya in when she isn’t looking, and slides her body forward towards her. The clutch of the arm right around the throat of Natalya causes her to sink deep into the mat sideways, The other arm of Natalya is waving in the air and then locked in by Asuka behind her lower back. Asuka tangles her up in her web.

[Corey Graves]
Wow, that came out of nowhere!

[Mauro Ranallo]
Part of what makes Asuka so dangerous, she's lightning fast, in her strikes, and her submissions. You could blink and suddenly find yourself in a predicament exactly like this.


Asuka sees that Natalya is trying to roll around frantic in now what is almost a fully completed Asuka Lock! The legs are being transferred around the hips of Natalya and she widens her eyes at the realization.

[Mauro Ranallo]
This is bad for Natalya, that lock is unlike your average hold, victory is almost guaranteed if she can get it completely locked in.

[Corey Graves]
Well, it's like we always say after Natalya fails, she gave it her best shot...but her best wasn't good enough.

She’s closing the throat of Natalya, the air is not reaching her brain, the oxygen is fading from this queen full of heart. Asuka starts vibrating and wrenching backward, almost slapping her own head against the mat as the Asuka Lock takes its effect. The crowd is helpless with their reaction as they start to see Natalya almost have her eyes roll into the back of her head until suddenly we see life come back into her. Asuka stretches and yells out a warrior cry and not letting her escape the wrath of her patent finisher that has a win ratio of 100 percent.

[Mauro Ranallo]
You've gotta give it up to Natalya, she won't give up.

[Corey Graves]
The way I see it, at this point she's simply delaying the inevitable. It was a good thought, come out here and show Ruby what she's in for at Emergence by putting a stop to Asuka's string of victories...but, that plan's gone horribly wrong.

The audience is rallying behind The Anvilette, stomping their feet, clapping their hands, shouting "LET'S GO NATTIE!" at the top of their lungs. She's a submission specialist, she's been trained how to break any hold, how to endure the pressure long enough to find that weak point that can lead to your freedom...but The Asuka Lock is a unique submission that doesn't bring about a lot of opportunities to do that. Asuka's lock is like a spider web, the more trapped in her web you get. Still, that doesn't stop Natalya from trying, she sways from left to right, attempting to shift their position closer to the ropes, but it's a lot easier said than done. The bottom of her boom stomps the mat, out of frustration surely, wondering why she can't find the way to shift this in her favor. Her other boot plants itself against the canvas, still working all the possibilities for freedom in her way, when suddenly she uses all of her might to push off from the mat, rolling backward...still trapped in Asuka's lock, in an awkward angle at that now, but...Asuka's shoulders are pinned against the mat!

[Mauro Ranallo]
That's one way to do it!

[Corey Graves]
Bridging over Asuka's entire upper torso, that's gotta done some serious damage to Natalya, she better hope this works.

Before the referee can start to count Asuka let's go, not tempting fate by allowing Natalya to pin her to the mat, instead as soon as she lets go, and Natalya sits up on her knees, Asuka quickly spins around to get back to her feet and capitalize before Natalya can...but as she rolls onto her hands and knees, suddenly we hear a loud groan and we see Natalya's arms wrapped around Asuka's waist, and she's DEADLIFTING HER OFF THE MAT...Asuka flails her arms helpless, a position she's not used to, and before she knows it Natalya drives her down with The N-Powerbomb!


[Mauro Ranallo]
That was incredible, Natalya is not skipping a beat.

[Corey Graves]
That powerbomb knocked the wind out of Asuka, but how much can Natalya possibly have left to follow up?

As Asuka lies sprawled on the mat, Natalya quickly pulls herself back up, looks around at the audience that's going wild, and she soon grabs a hold of both of Asuka's legs, and before The Empress can do anything, Natalya's rolled her over onto her stomach and LOCKED IN THE SHARPSHOOTER! "TAP!!!" Natalya screams, only to be met by a defiant and just as loud Asuka who shouts a collection of Japanese words that we don't have to understand in this moment because if we had to guess it's her telling Natalya "never" in so many words. But as the pressure is cranked further, as Natalya has Asuka dead center in the ring, you can see Asuka scrambling, will she tap out? Can Natalya be the one in this world that finally stops Asuka?

[Corey Graves]
In its day The Sharpshooter was THE Submission before there was an Asuka Lock, Natalya ruled the roost with this hold right here, can she make The Empress give up?

[Mauro Ranallo]
This isn't just Natalya trying to put Asuka away, this is Natalya delivering a very strong message to The Women's Champion. You can throw everything at me, I will still find a way to overcome you, just like I just overcame The Asuka Lock!

[Corey Graves]
Asuka's in a bad way, her hand keeps hovering that mat, is she thinking of tapping out? Is this too much for her to endure? Is Natalya closing in on one hell of a victory?

As Asuka's hand wavers, the crowd suddenly lets out a loud roar and the camera pans over to see Ruby Riot sliding into the ring with the title in hand. She quickly gets to her feet and smashes the face plate of the belt into Natalya's skull, causing her to drop to the side and slump over. Asuka takes advantage of this to crawl away and pull herself up using the bottom rope.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Oh come on! Right when it looked like Natalya was getting close to defeating Asuka ruby just has to run in and take a cheap shot. Despicable.


Ruby stands over Natalya with the title, screaming at her.

RUBY RIOT!
THIS IS MY TITLE! THIS IS MY COMPANY! THIS IS MY DIVISION!


Ruby stomps on Natalya's hand a few times, really trying to do some damage. Natalya pulls her hand back towards to her body trying to minimize the damage. Ruby throws a kick into Natalya's gut, sending her rolling backwards. Ruby walks over to Natalya who is now trying to roll out of the ring and grabs her by the hair and pulls her up.



Ruby lands a few punches to Natalya's head and rakes her nails across her forehead before yanking her head backwards by the hair slamming it into the mat.

RUBY RIOT!
YOU ARE DONE!

[Corey Graves]
Someone get in there, this is uncalled for!

Almost on cue, security comes running into the ring, but Ruby stops and raises her hands as if to signal that she is done. She looks down at Natalya and smirks before spitting on her. Security sees this and grabs her arm to pull her from the ring and she shakes him off and exits the ring on her own volition. As she backs up the ramp, surrounded by boos raining upon her from the crowd, she extends her arms to the side.

RUBY RIOT!
All mine.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Is this really what the Women's division has become? Cheap attacks and battery?

[Corey Graves]
Natalya kept pushing her buttons, I can't say I'm really surprised by it. The champ is laying claim to her land. This steel cage match at Emergence might just end a career. This has gone beyond personal.


We fade to a commercial as Natalya lays beaten in the ring with XWL staff tending to her wounds.  

Dixie Carter walks out onto the stage with a big smile on here face, and mic in hand. The fans share their dislike for this woman as they boo her as she stands at the top of the ramp. She raises the mic up to her mouth, and begins to speak.

[Dixie Carter]
Excuse me! Can I have your attention please?

The crowd boos grow louder as they already wish for Dixie to already shut up.

[Dixie Carter]
Oh come on Portland. You know what? I'll wait until you tire yourselves out. You can't obviously go all night.

The booing seems to grow even louder

[Mauro Ranallo]
Wow.. Just after one week of being in XWL these people already want to see Dixie Carter leave.

[Corey Graves]
I don't think it is just Dixie they wanna see gone. If it wasn't for EC3 I don't think she would even set foot into XWL stomping grounds. So if there is a person to hate. It is Ethan Carter The Third...

The fans begin dying down after a couple of moments, and smile begins to form on the face of Dixie Carter.

[Dixie Carter]
Told ya!

Dixie laugh for a moment as boos come out of the crowd, but not enough to silence Dixie Carter.

[Dixie Carter]
Now Portland you are instore for something incredible here tonight. Ethan and myself has been thinking all week who do we get to make a bigger impact than last week, because if you remember correctly last week Ethan proved he can match the speed of Sin Cara, but this week we wanted to prove something more. Something to put him on the map, and set him apart from the rest of the guys in the back. Then it hit us why don't we showcase his strength, and agility combined. That idea got the wheels turning inside our heads as who would be a great opponent for my nephew. Then I received a phone call from my nephew's agent, and he was very excited to establish that he thought of a great opponent for Ethan, but I reminded him that this was not his job. His job is to get Ethan endorsements, and commercial deals not whatever he thinks he is doing. He apologized, but he got excited at the idea for the opponent he had in mind for my nephew. So to indulge him I allowed him to tell me who he had in mind, and let me tell you this when he told me this name I had no idea who he was I actually had to look him up to get an idea of what Ethan would be against, and for a manager I was quite pleased for what he came up with. To my surprise I thought he was an idiot that only knew his job somewhat well, but this may have proved me wrong for the first time in my life, and you know what...

Dixie Carter smiles as she takes a step forward

[Dixie Carter]
I am willing to except I was wrong, because....



Killian Dain walks out onto the stage as the crowd pops as they can't believe he is standing here in XWL. Dixie carter face fills with anger as she has been disrespected by the person she got a one night contract for to fight her nephew. Killian walks down the ramp quickly.

[Dixie Carter]
EXCUSE ME KILLIAN!

Killian doesn't stop walking, and it almost looks like he is ignoring Dixie Carter.

[Dixie Carter]
You don't understand direction do you?

Killian reaches the end of the ramp, and quickly get into the ring. He walks to the corner opposite side of the ring, and turns his full attention top of the stage where Dixie Carter is standing.

[Dixie carter]
You were told when to come out here, but yet you defy my orders. You know you wouldn't be getting this limelight right now if it wasn't for me! I was the one who made the call to get you here, but yet you still treat me like this? You won't go far in this business if you ever do that again. I will tarnish what is left of your reputation until no one will ever book you again! I can ruin you career Killian, but I think I would rather see you go through physical pain so you may actually learn a lesson to never cross Dixie Carter. Now for the guy who is going to give you that ass kicking you absolutely deserve. My nephew, EC3!



The lights in the arena grow dark.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN

E


C


3

The titantron lights up blue as we see EC3 slowly spelled out onto the titantron, but from there it quickly turns into Ethan's full name upon the titantron. Now a figure stands at the top of the ramp with their back facing the crowd.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Gotta say.. Ethan is looking very confidant going into the fight with Killian Dian.

[Corey Graves]
I would be if I was Ethan, but than again he is now fighting for his aunt as she was disrespected by that monster in the ring, but I believe that EC3 has exactly the skills to take down this man



He extends his arms out wide, but brings them down as he starts walking backwards. He takes a couple of steps backwards, and then looks over his shoulder down the ramp. The look of pure anger is all over the face of EC3 as he looks down the ramp at Killian Dian who is waiting in the ring for him.



Ethan slowly turns around, and walks down to the ring with his aunt at his side.

[Corey Graves]
This is gonna be a good fight here Mauro. I can feel it. That big fight feel is in the air.

[Mauro Ranallo]
We'll let's see how well this "training" we kept hearing about last has gone for EC3.

EC3 hops onto the apron, and gets into the ring. A grin crosses the face of Killian Dian as the moment he has been looking forward to all week has finally arrived. EC3 pops his neck to the left then to the right. He backs up into his corner, and waits for the bell to ring.

EC3 Open Exhibition





[Corey Graves]
HOLY HELL! EC3 has done it. He beat Killian Dian!

[Mauro Ranallo]
Momma Mia! That was impressive, but boy is the kid ignorant!

EC3 stands to his feet raising both his hands into the air. The ref walks over to raise his hand to declare him victorious.

[Ethan Carter III]
YOU'RE IN MY SHOT OLD MAN!

When the ref gets close enough he places his hand on the face of the ref, and pushes him backwards. The ref moves backwards after being pushed, and EC3 has the biggest smile on his face. He looks back at the ref laughing to himself.



[Mauro Ranallo]
Look at that Corey! That is what I am talking about. That is just disrespect to a high level. Wasn't he just mad about Killian disrespecting his aunt, but he goes, and does this. I don't know about you Corey but that screams hypocrite to me.

[Corey Graves]
I mean come on Mauro the ref was in his shot! EC3 has the makings to be a top guy around here if he keeps this up! Oh wait... it appears Dixie wants to talk some more.

The camera switches over to Dixie Carter who is stepping into the ring with a mic in hand.

[Dixie Carter]
Wasn't that impressive XWL Universe? Come on! Let's hear it for my nephew EC3!

The crowd boos loudly, and a look of shock is plastered upon the face of Dixie Carter, and EC3.

[Dixie Carter]
Are you kidding me? That was AMAZING that Ethan here could take out that monster. By the way he is never coming back to this company after I have a nice chat with Mr. McMahon. I mean the disrespect he showed us Carter's was just uncalled for.

[Mauro Ranallo]
I can't believe this. Are they acting like Ethan didn't shove that ref's face?!

[Corey Graves]
Quite down, and listen...

[Dixie Carter]
Killian got exactly what he deserved! What happened here tonight is a prime example what to never get on our bad side. EC3 will put you down, and beat you senseless without breaking a sweat! This is a direct message to anyone in the locker room you don't wanna end up like Killian here. I mean just look at him he is still out of it. He didn't stand a chance against The One Percenter! When you think you have him beat he is already two steps a head of you. He is unbendable. Unbreakable. Unbeatable. Undisputed wrestling's greatest hero.

The fans begin to boo louder

[Dixie Carter]
You can boo all you want, but these are facts that you need to swallow.

Ethan takes the mic from his aunt.

[Ethan Carter III]
And swallow it you most certainly will do. These past two weeks I have been coming out here kicking ass, and taking names. So far no one is on my level, and that is what life is like being a One Percenter. No one can match you step for step. I have always been the best at everything I do, and this right here ladies, and gentlemen this is just merely the beginning of EC3 in XWL. I am kicking the damn door down, and sprinting inside knocking everyone down in my path! I am here to elevate the name Carter in heights it has never seen before. Us Carter's have been successful generation by generation, and I am here to strive so I may add myself to the long list of names of successful Carter's right under my Auntie's name.

Ethan, and Dixie both glance at each other with a smile

[Ethan Carter III]
You see the reason why I push myself beating these people back to back is I believe that greatness is my only destiny. Hell at the rate I am going I will be at the top of XWL quite quickly. It won't take long for people to realize my incredible set of skills. they will just have to throw the damn belt at me so I can carry this company on my back, because if you haven't noticed Sami Zayn has done nothing but brought that title down.

Fans boo at the thought of that statement

[Ethan Carter III]
Come on you boo that? Wise up you idiots! He hasn't done anything remarkable with that title around his waist. I mean isn't he supposed to be a fighting champion? If that is the case where is here?

EC3 starts looking around the ring sarcastically.

[Ethan Carter III]
Nope I don't see him out here. Oh I got an idea...

He hops out of the ring, and lifts up the ring skirt. He lifts the mic up to his lips, and speak sarcastically again.

[Ethan Carter III]
Nope! Damn... I thought for sure he would be under here.

EC3 lightly smacks his forehead.

[Ethan Carter III]
Oh wait.... that is right! Apparently he is on "vacation". I have never had a vacation in my damn life. To be successful you have to always be nose to the grind stone giving it all you got each, and every single day. That qualifies to be categorized under The One Percent, but it is quite apparent that the main champion of this company is just like all of you. Pathetic, and the other ninety-nine percent. Our paths will cross soon Sami, but you won't be ready for what I am ready to dish out...

EC3 smirks looking directly into the camera. He throws his mic behind as the crowd boos. He looks over to the ref who is near the set of ropes closest to the ramp.

[Ethan Cartter III]
I am ready to leave the ring. Do your job lackie!

The ref sits on the bottom rope, and pushes up on the top rope. Ethan looks to his aunt as he is letting her go first. She exits out of the ring through the opening the ref made. EC3 then also steps through the ropes, and descends down the steel steps. The last thing we see is EC3 celebrating his win going up the ramp with his aunt at his side.

A very disappointed Liv Morgan walks through the hallway holding her aching jaw. She's clearly replaying the events from earlier in her head before she is approached by Renee Young

[Renee Young]
Excuse me Liv, I just wanted to get your comment on your loss to Alexa Bliss as well as the comments from Sasha Banks and Carmella earlier

Liv stops holding her jaw and tears off her hat in frustration. A grimace of pain jumps through her body but she ignores it and grabs the microphone from Renee gently

[Liv Morgan]
People don't like the way I talk? Yeah I can deal with that. People don't like the way I dress? I can deal with that too. Wrestling was never supposed to be a popularity contest. So if it's strictly about the wrestling why oh why are things so personal huh? Carmella is more concerned with dressing everyone down then preparing herself for what is going to be her most physical match to date! This is all one big game to her but it isn't to me. For real, this is all I got and she might not be taking it seriously but next week she better be because rather we like each other or not, and we don't, we're partners. Nia and Bliss are coming to destroy us and if we don't work together they'll succeed

[Liv Morgan]
I've looked to a lot of people. Natalya. Sister April. But none more then Sasha Banks. A woman who took what she wanted and didn't care who she put down or stepped on to get it. Seeing the real thing though. Being treated as an afterthought and disrespected...no amount of respect for her would make never okay with that. I'm glad she's back but she's had her chances. She's been Women's champion before. I'm not gonna let her make another accolade at my expense. I've spent years watching her. But now, she's gonna watch ME

Liv holds her back in pain. The impact of Nia running through her hasn't faded yet. Nor any of the other times Nia has left Liv in a heap

[Liv Morgan]
And Nia...? I can tell Nia has had some issues. She isn't like most girls and I know how brutal that can be. But trying to break anyone who you think is a pretty face isn't the answer. I found out what Bliss said to her tonight. That little harpy is a freakin' liar. I would never say that about anyone nor would I be anywhere around Carmella. I could waste my time trying to make Nia see the truth. Or...I could get revenge for every time she's attacked me this last month. I'm not coming next week to give everyone a show. I'm coming to knock heads and send the message that Money in the Bank is coming home with Liv Morgan. Bank on that

Liv hands the mic back before storming off, Renee watching her as XWL fades to a commercial break

Normal Match



15 Minutes into the Match….

{Corey Graves}
Miz is looking to end this!

After hitting Aiden English with a nasty snap DDT, Miz is now lurking behind him as he rises, preparing to hit the Skull Crushing Finale

{Mauro Ranallo}
We’ve seen many men fall to this move!

Once English make sit to his feet, Miz hooks his arms to hit his finisher. However, English begins to fight out of the move, rapidly elbowing Miz in the face. Eventually, Miz let's go of him and stumbled backwards into the ropes, which he rebounds off of, attempting to hit a clothesline on English. However, he manages to get underneath Miz at the last second and rolls him up for a pin.

{Mauro Ranallo}
Aiden could steal it here!

However, when the ref reaches the two count, Miz reverses, and now has English pinned.

{Corey Graves}
Not so fast!

The referee reaches the two count once again, but this time Aiden English fully kicks out, sending Miz into the corner. He grabs onto the top turnbuckle, catching his breath.

{Mauro Ranallo}
This match has had so many close calls!

Miz takes a few seconds, before eventually turning back towards English, planning in ending this match. However, he is met by a Sweet Chin Music by Aiden English!

{Corey Graves}
What in the world?

English quickly capitalizes, pinning Miz.

1……



2…….






3!

{Mauro Ranallo}
Are you serious!

Aiden English ’s theme plays throughout the arena, following the unusual conclusion to the match.

{Corey Graves}
Aiden English sending a clear message to D-Generation X here!

The last thing we see is the ref raising an overjoyed English’s arm, as Anarchy rolls on.

The audience is split 50/50 as Omega casually walks out onto the stage. He is wearing his wrestling gear as it looks to be time for his open challenge. He takes in the split audience, surprised that some are finally recognizing him as a star.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Well here he is, Corey. Kenny Omega! He's coming off a big victory last week when he went one-on-one with 'The Pope' D-Angelo Dinero.

[Corey Graves]
..and what a match that was, Mauro! 'The Pope' gave it his all, but it wasn't enough to topple "The Best Bout Machine".

[Mauro Ranallo]
Let's not take anything away from 'The Pope'. It took Omega two consecutive One Winged Angels to put him away.

[Corey Graves]
The future is bright for both men, bet let's talk about Omega's future. Tonight, he will be issuing an open challenge to any competitor on the planet!

As Omega makes his way down the ramp, he only acknowledges those that wearing Kenny Omega merchandise. He ignores those supporting any other wrestler.

[Mauro Ranallo]
That's right, Corey. Omega is claims to be "The Elite" and he wants to prove that he has what it takes to lead XWL into the future.

[Corey Graves]
Not just that, but he wants to prove he deserves to be a champion here. If the rumors are true, he might have a tougher task than he's expecting tonight.

[Mauro Ranallo]
All sorts of names have been rumored to be in town for tonight. Names like Japan's Hiroshi Tanahashi, Mexico's Penta El Zero M, and even a few Legends have been rumored!

[Corey Graves]
The possibilities are endless! I've got goosebumps, Mauro!

In the ring now, Omega demands a microphone from ringside. As his theme song fade, he takes in the split audience once again. Omega speaks.

Kenny Omega
Well.. Well.. Well, if it isn't the moment you have all been waiting for. It is the moment that social media has been buzzing about for the last week. Oh yeah, I read your tweets. I watched all your little prediction videos on YouTube. The big question floating around is.. "Who?" Who will step up and challenge Kenny Omega? Who will try to prove themselves against The Elite of professional wrestling? Who has the balls to stand in this ring and actually attempt to compete with Kenny Omega? I can answer that for you..

Omega chuckles at the curious audience.

Kenny Omega
There is absolutely no one that can compete with me. Not in this company, not in ANY company! Why? Have you not been watching?! It's because I am the best at this. Yes, I had a bumpy road when I first returned, but look at me now. I've turned into one of the biggest attractions this company has ever seen! You may not realize it, but I have been the most searched athlete two months in a row! You people in this crowd boo me now, but after the show.. after I decimate whatever idiot comes out here tonight.. you all will be running to the merch stands to buy a Kenny Omega shirt because you are all secretly fans. You all paid to see me!

The Rose Garden arena erupts in a split reaction as some boo and cheer Omega's words.[/b][/i]

Kenny Omega
You people can boo all you want, but at the end of the day... my wallet knows it's the truth. As much as you people try to deny me, you will have no choice but to acknowledge me as the greatest superstar to ever step foot into an XWL ring when I defeat every single one of your so called.. "champions" and carry every male title this company has to offer. Why?.. Because I am The Elite of this business and I deserve gold!

Omega laughs manically as the cheers and boos begin once again.

Kenny Omega
So now... now is the time I am going to prove it. It is time for the Kenny Omega Open Challenge! Wrestlers from all over the world have been talking about accepting this challenge. Hell, some have even been "spotted" at the local airport. Which is funny, because when I walked through the back a little bit ago, it was a complete ghost town. The second my fellow "superstars" heard that Kenny Omega was on his way to the ring, everyone went into hiding. No one.. and I mean no one, wants to be humiliated by me. They don't want me to humiliate them like I humiliated Seth Rollins.. like I humiliated your beloved Woken Matt Hardy.

There is no longer a split reaction for Omega now, as the entire audience boos him for taking out Woken Matt. Kenny laughs at the booing audience.

Kenny Omega
So if the 'sheets' are correct, which they often are not, then any wrestler in the back.. any wrestler from around the world show yourself now, because this is an opportunity of a life time. For younger wrestlers, this could be a chance to make a name for yourself. For the older wrestlers, this is your opportunity to show that you still have what it takes. For the guys just scraping by.. you know who you are, this is your opportunity to finally have your breakout moment. To any wrestler that thinks they have what it takes to compete with The Elite of professional wrestling, come on down..

Kenny faces the entrance area, awaiting anyone to appear from behind the curtain. The audience goes silent, anticipating a star of some sort to show their face.

[Corey Graves]
Who's it gonna be?

After a few moments, nothing happens. A smirk begins to slowly form on the face of Omega as it appears no one is going to accept his challenge.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Maybe.. maybe Omega was right?

The audience begins to boo as no one comes out. Omega lifts the microphone once more and speaks.

Kenny Omega
That's exactly what I expected. I knew no one wanted a piece of Kenny O..



Eli Drake walks out onto the stage with a mic in his hand, but his head hung low. He slowly raises his head looking really angry, and his focus is only on Kenny Omega who stands in the middle of the ring.

[Corey Graves]
Oh! This totally makes sense!

[Mauro Ranallo]
I am not sure that I follow what is happening here...

[Corey Graves]
As you might recall Mauro Eli has been calling himself Elite even before he won the Elite championship so he might consider Kenny Omega calling himself "The Elite" a slap in the face.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Oh you are right Corey. We may have a confrontation.

[Eli Drake]
Cut the music... cut the music!

Eli starts walking down the ramp

[Eli Drake]
Yeah I haven't been around these past two weeks. When I lost that chance to get a fight with Dean Ambrose for the World Television I knew it was time to recollect myself. So I went back to my beautiful home in Los Angeles, and had some time to myself, but then I tuned into Anarchy, and saw you Kenny do something unspeakable, and I knew that I had to come back to XWL, and teach you who is the real Elite superstar in XWL. You think you're something big thing cause you ended two careers here. Well lemme ask you this... Have you held gold?

Kenny goes to speak as Eli is half way down the ramp

[Eli Drake]
Lemme answer for you dummy, because that is an easy answer you haven't. You have lost every chance you have had for gold around here. When I have capitalized, and been on top of the world. I have proven I can back up what I say. While you...

Eli laughs to himself, and then continues talking.

[Eli Drake]
You have took the coward's way out of matches, and ruined their careers. I will not fall to your little tricks Omega. I am simply better than you each, and every single day that I breathe, and trust me when I say this Kenny. You are far from elite. You don't give it even one hundred percent each time you step through that curtain like I do. I come out here kick ass, and takes names. Now let's not forget why You wish you had this kind of physique. I mean come on look at me. People desire to look like this. They strive their whole lives, and can't even come close to this. Six two. Two hundred, and thirty one pounds with a thirty-seven inch vertical leap good golly miss molly I am better looking than Buddy Holly, yeah!  

Kenny tries to speak again as Eli reaches the end of the ramp.

[Eli Drake]
Does it look like I am done talking here dummy? No pipe down, and let me finish before I come on down there, and shove my foot so far up your kister I can touch your tongue with my foot.

Kenny lowers his mic, and listens to what Eli has to say

[Eli Drake]
Now you see my original opponent for tonight, Roman Reigns took a look at the board in the back, and saw he is against the Elite Eli Drake. He probably looked at that board long, and hard because he knew he was doomed, but now he is nowhere to been seen. I was told our match was nixed because he was no where to be found. You know maybe Roman finally came to his senses, and finally gave up. Maybe he realized he isn't good enough to beat..

Points to his left

[Eli Drake]
E

Points to the middle

[Eli Drake]
Li

and points to his right

[Eli Drake]
Drake, and soon Kenny you shall realize the same thing.

Eli quickly gets into the ring, and gets in Kenny's face.

[Eli Drake]
That isn't an insult THAT IS JUST A FACT OF LIFE!

Eli shoves his microphone to the face of Kenny Omega, and lets go as he backs up to his corner waiting for the bell to ring.

Main Event

Kenny Omega's Open Challenge




































































[Corey Graves]
Eli Drake with a great return victory! I think he proved that he is more elite than Kenny Omega!

[Mauro Ranallo]
It was a fantastic match between these two, but have to give credit where credit is due Eli Drake was the man to capitalize here tonight.

Eli sits up with a big grin on his face. He stands to his feet, and demands the ref gets him a mic. The ref quickly fetches one for Eli. He receives the mic quite quickly, and look starts looking around the arena.

[Eli Drake]
Yeah!

He looks to another side of the arena

[Eli Drake]
Yeah!

Looks to the other side

[Eli Drake]
Yeah!

By this time Kenny Omega has rolled out of the ring, and is walking up the ramp backwards looking at Eli Drake very angrily.

[Eli Drake]
Kenny you went from the kiddie pool, and tried to dive head first adult pool, but little did you know that this pool has a shark lurking in those waters waiting for his moment to strike. I picked my moment, and I dragged you under water until you suffocated. If you wanna call yourself elite you are going to have to get better than that, because that was pathetic.  

Kenny is so angry he is starting to turn a bright red, and Eli notices then a smile starts to form on his face.

[Eli Drake]
Oh that pisses you off does it? Look at you Kenny! Are you gonna cry? Oh that would be funny to watch I am not gonna lie. You are supposed to be this big tough superstar, and I just moped the damn floor with you. You aren't living up to the height. Maybe you are starting to lose your touch Kenny, and I think that is making you mad. If I were you Kenny I would just give up now, because there is no way you're beat me, and why is that you ask?

Eli chuckles to himself

[Eli Drake]
BECAUSE YOU CAN'T SPELL ELITE WITHOUT ELI, YEAH!

Eli sets the mic down, and throws both hands up in the air. We see a ref holding up Eli's arm, but the last image we see is an angry Kenny Omega standing at the top of the ramp as the screen slowly fades to black thus ending the show.