XWL Anarchy: 9/3/2018 - 9/10/2018

LIVE FROM: Toyota Center
Houston, Texas

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

Who Will Come For The Queen's Throne?
As Women's Champion Natalya prepares for her third defense at Cyberslam. There's one thing left to determine, who will she face? General Manager JBL has officially confirmed the final list of choices and they are Ember Moon, Kaitlyn, Nia Jax, and Dakota Kai. With a one on one opportunity at The Champion, and the added advantage in choosing what kind of match it will be, every opportunity each of these Women can get to earn The XWL Universe's votes is crucial. Which is why tonight could perhaps make or break their chances. As tonight Dakota Kai clashes with Houston's own Kaitlyn. While Nia Jax faces another Texan in Ember Moon. Who will make the most of this week as only 2 more Anarchy's remain until their fate is sealed?

Hustle, Loyalty, AND Respect, ON RUSEV DAY?
2018 hasn't exactly been a stellar year for John Cena but last week he came out to the ring determined to turn that all around. He wanted a Champion, he didn't care who, he wanted them right then and there to prove he's still got a lot left in the tank and why he is THE GUY. But General Manager JBL wasn't convinced at first but by the end of it JBL stated he's here to make Anarchy the best show possible so he's decided to give John his opportunity. So tonight in The Main-Event it's The Leader of The Cenation, John Cena! Challenging The Face of Anarchy and RUSEV Day, for The World Television Championship! Who will leave tonight's Main-Event with the gold?

There Must Be A Winner
In last week's Main-Event as The Intercontinental, World Television, and World Heavyweight Champions clashed in a Triple Threat for the ages, things unfortunately took a sour turn when all the competitors were rendered unable to continue by the referee, who we can neither confirm nor deny was fired. Due to this embarrassment of the night ending in what our General Manager has deemed a blunder of mass proportions that was clearly done as an act of defiance to make him look bad...he has decided to pit Intercontinental Champion Eli Drake against World Heavyweight Champion Dean Ambrose in a FALLS Count Anywhere Match where there MUST be a winner! Which Champion will pull out all stops to be the best? We'll soon find out.

A Mystery Takes A Confusing Turn
For weeks speculation has been looming at every turn over who donned a mask and assaulted Jimmy Havoc. Jimmy promised to come out on last week's episode of Anarchy and call out whoever his mysterious coward is...but as he did, an unexpected, and rather confusing moment took place. Cody, a man that hasn't been seen in months, simply came out onto the stage, didn't utter a word, and left. Leaving us and Jimmy Havoc rather unsatisfied. This was supposed to be the confrontation that cleared up all the haziness of this situation, but instead...that haze thickened. Is Cody the attacker? What does last week mean? We hope to find out something a little more concrete tonight.


Who Will Face Eli Drake For The Intercontinental Championship?
With a blindside last week that saw Chris Jericho along with The Alpha Club assault The New Champion...and then suddenly decide to use his contractually obligated rematch, right then and there...we were certain The Elite one was about to be screwed right before our very eyes. But thanks to a distraction courtesy of Johnny Gargano's music...Eli was able to capitalize, setting up The Gravy Train on Jericho for a quick and SUCCESSFUL title defense. With Jericho robbing himself of the right to challenge Eli at Cyberslam. This means one thing, a new number one contender is needed. With Superstars like Finn Balor and Matt Sydal all vying for a golden opportunity to come their way, might we see one them or perhaps someone else emerge to fill the spot?


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As Anarchy officially goes live for tonight's edition live from Houston Texas. The beginning of this evening's show takes a nontraditional approach by not heading directly to ringside, and instead, our cameras are taken backstage, but not just anywhere, no it's the location just before The Superstars head through the curtain. And there we see none other than backstage correspondent Renee Young standing beside a woman that many within the entire world believe made the worst decision anyone has ever made in their career, ever...in the history of ever, when she accepted Asuka's challenge to a Submission Match at Cyberslam. Beyond that, as if the idea of that match isn't one-sided enough, Alexa took it upon herself to decide what the fans, or as she called them "Asuka's puppets" would vote on given this event is the one that gives control over to The XWL Universe. Choosing the consequences that the loser would face...starting with professing they're a bully, being forced to be humbled and kiss the winner's boot, and oh yeah...THE LOSER COULD BE FORCED TO LEAVE XWL! Despite such a complete "what the hell are you thinking" moment we've all had since we saw it for ourselves last week...Alexa's not standing with terror in her eyes, or regret on her face...she's nonchalantly standing with her arms crossed, completely fine.



[Renee Young]
Alexa, forgive the informal introduction...but, after what took place last week...there are A LOT of questions on the mind of The XWL Universe...specifically regarding your decision to face Asuka, some would call a master of submissions, in a Submission Match. On top of that, you volunteer yourself to decide what happens to the loser...naming three options the fans will be voting between...and, again I mean no disrespect when I say this, but...what were you thinking?

Alexa stares at her intensely, despite professing she means no disrespect, it's very evident that Alexa took that as a show of nothing but disrespect.

[Alexa Bliss]
And what exactly is that supposed to mean?

[Renee Young]
Well...if you want me to be completely honest. You essentially and potentially very may have just signed your career's own death warrant because I can't honestly think of a single moment of your XWL career where anyone looked at you in the ring and thought, wow that's a technical master. Which is something you NEED to be in order to win by Submission, and then you add in the fact your opponent has literally mastered nearly every submission there is...and as The XWL Universe has been very vocal over all of social media from the very moment you agreed to it...we're all in a unanimous stance that well, you're screwed.

Her irritation over Renee's comments grows more and more as she stands there with utter disgust.

[Alexa Bliss]
My, how encouraging you are Renee...I must say, it's great to be apart of a company where people like you overwhelm me with such amazing support. Really, like...I'm speechless, I am in awe of your confidence, of your belief that I truly can do anything I set my heart to. Really warms my heart and makes me feel all fuzzy inside.

The level of sarcasm is enough to nearly drown Renee as she stands there, expecting a response like this, but clearly she didn't say those things to rile Alexa up, she's just echoing literally everyone else's sentiments over this unwise decision of Alexa's.



[Alexa Bliss]
Doesn't our dear Women's Champion Natalya spout out every chance she gets that her reign, that her entire year thus far is proof that ANYTHING is possible if you want it bad enough? If you work hard enough? What? Is that the case for everyone but ME? Everyone else can do the "impossible" which I'm sorry but making Asuka give up, isn't exactly that hard to do. Considering she's the one that eons ago made her splash in XWL as one of the competitors in the gauntlet match for Layla's Divas Championship. Where she took advantage of a woman that had already gone through 4 opponents and beat her...then, proceeded to lose to the next person in line, and took her pathetic excuse of an existence back to Japan until she emerged under a new name in hopes everyone would forget about how much of a joke she was. WHICH, didn't last long because when she, shocker...fell on her face again, the cycle repeated and she gave up AGAIN.



[Alexa Bliss]
She can make excuses, claim her family needed her, she was injured, or some nonsense...but the truth is? The only injury was to her ego, the only family emergency was the dishonor she brought upon them. Asuka, unlike me...gives up when the going gets tough. I've never quit a day in my life, so why exactly am I the fool? This is literally a match where you have to make your opponent give up. So I ask you this, and I don't want an answer because I already know it, and deep down you know it too. Who wins in a battle of will? The person that's never given up, or the person that ALWAYS does? So what if I'm not a submission specialist, Asuka's supposed to be and how's that worked out for her?

[Renee Young]
I think you underestimate Asuka's ability.

[Alexa Bliss]
And I think YOU underestimate MINE!

[Renee Young]
I just believe that you made a mistake that depending on how the fans vote, would range in levels of regret. I mean you do realize that if you lose, you could have to admit to the entire world that you are a bully. Or you could have to bend down and kiss her boot, AND the absolute worst case scenario, you could have to leave XWL. You added these stipulations, and...no matter what they choose? It doesn't look good for you.



[Alexa Bliss]
I'm so glad you suddenly care about my well being, but I'll be just fine, thanks. No...the person you should be hounding with your concern? Is The Empress that might not be here tomorrow after I make her tap out! Which, if you don't believe I can? Well, I've got special treat for you and every other person that dares to doubt ME. See, I may not be a "Submission" Specialist, but I'm The MASTER of The Bliss-Mission.

[Renee Young]
That is literally not a thing.

[Alexa Bliss]
Because I've never had to dig that deep into my repertoire, Renee. Which is deep, like it's so deep you couldn't even see the bottom of it because it is that big okay? And don't give me that look, Asuka gave me that look last week when I told her I was going to tap her out so hard her head would spin and she'd tap out all over again, and I really do not appreciate it. I see that little smirk, you think I'm a joke, huh? That I'm a fool? That I'm doomed at Cyberslam? Well, I look forward to proving you wrong. Starting right here, TONIGHT. You are about to witness a moment of Bliss unlike any other. For I present to you, The Bliss-Mission Challenge!

[Renee Young]
Dare I ask?

Alexa grins proudly as she seems happy to fill Renee in for what's to come.



[Alexa Bliss]
It's simple, I'm going to go out there and show everyone a whole new side of Bliss. I'm going to reveal my hidden ability, my inner talent that I've kept under lock and key for this very moment right now. You are going to witness The Bliss-Mission Specialist, giving everyone a taste of what's in store for Asuka! I said it last week, and I'll say it again. I'm ready for her, but she's not ready for me. No one, is ready for what I'm about to do to that unlucky Woman out there. Don't say I didn't warn you. And be sure to keep your jaw off the floor, it's an unflattering angle for someone of your bone structure.

With no punches pulled, Alexa turns away from Renee after one final insult...and looks to the curtain, where she prepares to step through and change EVERYTHING as we know it.



We switch cameras now to one positioned right at the top of the ramp where within seconds the theme belonging to none other than XWL's Wicked Witch plays right on cue, garnering, of course, nothing but boos.



[Mauro Ranallo]
Well, welcome ladies and gentlemen to tonight's show live from Houston Texas within The Toyota Center! And this is certainly an interesting way to kick things off, Corey.

[Corey Graves]
Interesting? Try INCREDIBLE! The Bliss-Mission Challenge is upon us, and we're about to see a whole new side of Alexa Bliss.

Soon Little Miss Bliss herself steps out onto the stage, throwing both hands up into the air before clenching her fists together and flashing an oh so wicked smile.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Forgive me for echoing Renee's sentiments, but she didn't exactly get an answer. What even is a "Bliss-Mission?"

[Corey Graves]
It's the most painful hold known in all of wrestling because it has a twist that only Bliss could add.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Why do I struggle to believe that?

[Corey Graves]
You don't have to ask me, you're about to see for yourself.

With determination written all over her, from the intensity in her eyes to the pep in every step, Alexa walks down the ramp ready to show the entire world what she's not a cow willingly stepping into the slaughter line at Cyberslam...she is going to be the slaughterer, whether we can believe that or not without bursting into uncontrollable laughter remains to be seen.



[Mauro Ranallo]
Of course, Cyberslam is unlike any event throughout XWL's calendar year because it is the one night where the fans are put in the decision seat in every match. Alexa's match with Asuka is no exception, and it's got some pretty damaging stipulations for what happens to the loser, Corey.

[Corey Graves]
The Wicked Witch brewed up three very amazing consequences. Asuka could be forced to finally admit she's a bully, she could have to bend down and kiss Alexa's boot, OR...she could even be forced to leave XWL.

[Mauro Ranallo]
That isn't an Asuka only condition, it's for whoever loses...

[Corey Graves]
Yeah, whatever.

Moments later she, at last, reaches the ring, walking around it to the closest side facing the camera, then steps up onto it with her back to the ropes. She mouths very arrogantly "I hope you're watching, Asuka" then with both hands gripping the ropes behind her she slips through them and turns to see the local competitor standing on the other side of the ring beside the referee. She waves at them with a "friendly" smile...then removes her gloves and tosses them aside as she starts to ball her fist up in the middle of her palm the smile fading to nothing but seriousness now.

[Mauro Ranallo]
The woman standing on the opposite side of the ring is Jessie Lane a rookie within Wrestling as well, she trains at a local territory here in Texas and one of her inspirations actually is fellow Texan, Kaitlyn!

[Corey Graves]
She was heartbroken when Kaitlyn was forced to retire, and seeing her make her comeback and be better than ever before now has given Jessie a new goal. She hopes to one day face off against her idol. But I don't know how much of a chance a rookie like her has against someone like Alexa Bliss.

[Mauro Ranallo]
In all fairness, you have to remember that Alexa herself is so early in her career, and I wouldn't call Jessie a rookie by any means. I saw her training earlier today because she wants this opportunity to impress JBL enough to earn a contract...and I must say I was impressed.

[Corey Graves]
That's great that she has big dreams, but they'll have to come true on another night because she's in that ring with The Wicked Witch of XWL. I don't think this "Jessie" is ready for all the fury that's about to come her way.

Alexa's music soon stops, and the referee instructs both Jessie Lane and Alexa Bliss to back into their respective corners. Jessie nods with a smile, no doubt feeling butterflies over her first main stage opportunity since getting into Wrestling. While Alexa takes this moment to remind the referee she knows the rules. At last, the bell sounds, and Jessie steps out from her corner ready to tie up with Little Miss Bliss. Alexa throws her arm up, feeling out this unknown opponent, waiting for the right moment to strike.



Slowly they inch closer to one another until they're about to tie up when suddenly Alexa opts to forgo the classic wrestling match beginning by jamming her boot straight into Jessie's gut with a stiff kick that doubles her over. Fans, of course, boo her for this cheap tactic but she just smiles and says "Aw, and you were doing so well too!" mocking the Boston native as she then reels her in with a side headlock. She wrenches the hold, instructing the referee to check on her, as if this one thing is enough to make her give up, but before he even can do anything, Jessie suddenly shoves Alexa away, slipping right out of the hold as if it nowhere near correctly applied and the smile Lane once had...is now replaced with a rather furious pout. Alexa herself seems quite furious, how dare she shove her off, who does she think she is? As Alexa perhaps turns to her to say these very words, suddenly Jessie runs right at her knocking her down with a stiff clothesline much to the audience's IMMEDIATE roar of approval!

[Mauro Ranallo]
WOW, what a clothesline!

[Corey Graves]
Hey, that looked a little low to me, I think she just struck Alexa in the throat, do your job ref that's illegal!

[Mauro Ranallo]
That looked like a standard clothesline to me.

[Corey Graves]
Yeah well which of us used to be a wrestler?

Before Jessie can follow up to maybe try and lock in her first submission of the match, Alexa quickly rolls out of the ring, dazed from the clothesline as she stumbles over to the barricade trying to catch her bearings. Jessie, wasting no time at all, starts to jump in place...as if....she were looking to really make the most of this opportunity by showing us EXACTLY what she's capable of. As she starts to stalk Alexa, the audience catches on, cheering louder...rallying behind one of their own. Once Alexa turns around ready to return to the ring, immediately Jessie runs from one side of the ring all the way to the next, ready to soar through the ropes with a suicide dive! BUT, Alexa being oh so cunning launched her fist right into Jessie's face as she was about to fly through the ropes, and immediately Lane crumples into nothing as she falls back into the ring much to the disappointment of The Toyota Center.

[Corey Graves]
That's how you know she's a rookie, going high risk this early against someone of Alexa's caliber?

[Mauro Ranallo]
You may be right but still, it was very telling of how much she wants this.

Alexa starts to feint concern for Jessie, frowning and mouthing "That looked like it hurt" before any sense of sincerity fades and she laughs, stepping up casually onto the apron and entering back into the ring. With Jessie right where she wants her, Alexa grabs her by her hair pulling her up to her feet, then applies....another side headlock. "ASK HER REF!" She literally has just applied it, and already is convinced she's ready to give up, like...literally the second she applies it she's demanding the referee check her. So he does, he asks her, and Jessie defiantly shouts "NO!" Which, to the surprise of no one, infuriates Alexa. "JUST GIVE UP, YOU'RE NO MATCH FOR ME YOU ROO-" but in the midst of her shouting, not only does her opponent again slip out of the hold due to the improper technique in applying it...but as she does she pulls Alexa in with a headlock of her own, and this one looks like it's really locked in.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Looks like Alexa's getting schooled by the "rookie."

[Corey Graves]
Oh don't even go there, Mauro.

Alexa squirms, trying to get free, but as she starts to pull herself up, she's immediately dropped back down to Jessie's level, the pressure being applied quite heavily. "ASK HER REF, SHE'S NOT ME, LET ALONE ASUKA!" Jessie quips, bringing the audience's excitement even higher as she shows a bit of sass of her own. Alexa annoyed by this screams out "HOW DARE YOU!" trying to slip out of the hold again, but just like before, she's unsuccessful and she's left to continue to struggle. She starts elbowing Jessie in the midsection with stiff shots, even pulling on her to the referee's ire, where finally she stomps onto Jessie's foot, getting free of the headlock and immediately she follows up by wrapping her hand around the throat of Jessie, staring with anger in her eyes. "YOU THINK YOU'RE BETTER THAN ME? I DON'T THINK SO!" Alexa keeps her choke hold in, bending her over almost in half before sweeping the leg and dropping her to the mat.

[Corey Graves]
Jessie pushed her luck with The Wicked Witch and she's about to pay for it.

Jessie's perfectly lined up for one of Alexa's signature moves and that's exactly what Alexa seems to have in mind. She leaps up driving both knees into the abdomen of The Texas born competitor, then rolls forward before showing off and springing back with a flip to drive the knees once more with her moonsault inspired maneuver...as she flips...Jessie rolls out of the way, clutching her ribs but determined, wraps her arm around Alexa's head guillotining it as Bliss landed on her knees...and starts to wrap both legs around Alexa's body successfully locking in a beautiful guillotine choke hold. The audience shouts "TAP! TAP! TAP!" as Alexa's arms flail around clearly panicking over this sudden serious hold being locked in.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Oh, this is NOT good for Alexa Bliss. That's a hold that works fast and works effectively to render the victim unconscious.

[Corey Graves]
Look it may be a very dangerous hold, but Alexa isn't going to succumb to it, this is her Bliss-Mission Challenge do you really think she's going to tap out? She doesn't give up, Mauro.

[Mauro Ranallo]
I'm saying it may not be her choice to make if she passes out.

The referee remains close to Alexa checking on her periodically to ensure she's not only still conscious but that she doesn't want to give up. She screams annoyed every time he asks but with each shout, her tone becomes quieter...losing the air inside her as she struggles to find a way out of this very bad situation. She's in here with what essentially is a newcomer to this business, in a match that is not even 5 minutes in...and she's in danger of tapping out. If she can't get out of this hold, she's officially doomed at Cyberslam. Alexa starts to land a few shots into Jessie, trying to hit her hard enough to force her way out but it's not doing anything at all. She's connecting, she's even clawing her nails into Jessie's back desperately doing anything she can. But after nothing is successful, the life within her starts to fade...her arm falling down as if she's passed out. The referee grabs it to perform the test where he raises the arm of the person being submitted to see if it falls down or if they catch it to show that they're still conscious. As he throws her arm up.....IT STOPS MIDWAY, ALEXA IS STILL CONSCIOUS! This close call seems to give Alexa new life, she's in a bad way but there's one thing she hasn't tried. She was on her knees, so she starts to try to plant at least one foot on the mat, to gain leverage, she's having to work for this, work hard. But as one foot is indeed planted, she pushes off of the canvas using it as a springboard that sends her rolling over Jessie, SLIPPING OUT OF THE HOLD and immediately as she is free, she lands a hard stomp to Jessie's head before collapsing back down to her knees.

[Mauro Ranallo]
It wasn't pretty...but I'll give to Alexa, that was smart maneuvering. I don't know if she'd be able to pull that with Asuka, but for tonight it showed some competence of how to escape a submission.

[Corey Graves]
Alexa didn't expect this rookie to be able to do all of this so clearly she underestimated her, that's the only reason she was potentially in danger, not because she's outmatched but she just was trying to take it easy with the new girl.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Keep saying that I'm sure someone will believe you eventually.

Having recovered for a moment, Alexa sits up with pure anger on her face as she looks at Jessie Lane. She starts to unload several punches to her, striking over and over as the referee orders her to let up, but she doesn't, she keeps striking away, pummeling this rookie until he reaches a four count, because a Submission Match is not a no disqualification match so if she's not careful she could be disqualified, just as she easily could be at Cyberslam if she lets her emotions get the better of her. But before he can reach five, she stops and throws her hand up as if to say "I KNOW NOW SHUT UP!" After giving the referee an earful she once again shifts her rage to her opponent, the camera catching just how angry she is.



This nobody is trying to show her up and she doesn't like it one bit. She's done having this "exhibition" she came out here to show EVERYONE why she's going to make Asuka tap out at Cyberslam, and that seems to be what she's still got in mind. She grabs the leg of Jessie, then starts to roll her over onto her stomach, starting to set up a single leg Boston crab. But instead of mounting over her, she spins around so that she's pulling Jessie's leg from behind her. As she leans forward Jessie starts to scream out, her leg coming close to touching her head...and that's exactly what happens next. Her foot comes into contact with the back of her skull, and Alexa goes one step further now, keeping her leg trapped with one arm, and using her other arm to apply a chin lock.

[Corey Graves]
NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A BLISS-MISSION!

[Mauro Ranallo]
That's certainly no headlock...wow, that looks incredibly painful!

Jessie screams out in agony as Alexa as if she needed to, goes even further and starts to move back and forth, effectively causing her opponent to repeatedly kick the back of her own head, as a chin lock wrenches back with every time she rocks backward. A switch has been flipped in the head of Little Miss Bliss, she's done messing around, or trying to prove any point by beating someone with a simple hold, she's literally going all in on this hold, forcing her opponent to have no choice but to tap. Jessie's hand hovers over the mat, crying out more and more, all while Alexa screams in a banshee-like shriek "TAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAP!!!!!"

[Mauro Ranallo]
I don't think Jessie's able to last much longer...she's being literally twisted around in every which way!

[Corey Graves]
You see this Asuka, THIS is a Bliss-Mission!

[Mauro Ranallo]
I'm not sure if this is what she calls a "Bliss-Mission" but I'll call it a damn good submission.

[Corey Graves]
Do you think Asuka could ever pull off something like thi-

Corey doesn’t get to finish that train of thought because whilst Bliss is preoccupied with her dominance, she’s unaware that someone has slipped inside the ring behind her. That person you’re wondering about is without a doubt speak of the devil, The Empress herself. She hasn’t come alone though, she has brought Alexa Bliss’s other best friend, The Bliss Stick. The one that she so recklessly used on Asuka when igniting the fuse for this feud back at Emergence earlier this year.

[Mauro Ranallo]
THAT'S ASUKA!

[Corey Graves]
WHAT'S SHE DOING HERE?!

The crowd erupts and you can see Asuka patiently waiting, turning the Bliss Stick around to inspect it, and she nods giving off a few smiles and impressed by the craftsmanship. Too bad, that it’s not going to look brand new when she's seemingly done with it. Bliss is going to town with this submission, her screams of frustration are echoing and Asuka is waiting for her moment, her victim completely unaware that the referee's gaze has left the submission and is now looking at something behind her.

[Corey Graves]
Oh, come on and she has The Bliss Stick? That doesn't belong to her! How did she even get her hands on it?

[Mauro Ranallo]
Don't worry, I have a feeling Asuka's going to give it back when she's done.

[Corey Graves]
She's about to interfere in Alexa's first ever Submission Match! A match she is literally seconds away from winning!

Asuka is there, slipping the stick down and grabbing it fully in her right hand, she puts her left hand around to get a better grip, and she stops this, lightly tapping Jessie enough to make her feel a stinging sensation on her lower quadrant in her back. That’s not going to leave a mark but it’s going to leave a dent in the win and loss column of Alexa Bliss, she so prides herself on the victories of her life. The ref immediately throws the match off, and Bliss stutters and asks “W- WH WHY!, I DIDN’T DO ANYTHING!”

Asuka begins nodding her head up and down. She’s standing nearly two feet away from Bliss, then she begins to take steps forward to hovering over her with her shadow, and Bliss nervously looks down at the ground. She closes her eyes and then she opens them up. Jessie manages to escape and roll out the other side of the ring, and the referee checks up on her. Bliss is like a deer in headlights, all you can see is her mesmerized and she’s in the worst position possible. Her eyes glance over to what Asuka is holding in her right hand and it’s The Bliss Stick. Well, whatever happens next is for sure not going to be a Bliss filled experience. The crowd amps up Asuka and you can see her stalking Bliss, and swaying back and forth.

Then the moment hits, or shall we say strikes as NOT ONE, NOT TWO, NOT THREEFOURFIVESIX. BUT SEVEN straight shots to the back of Bliss, clipping her with the handle for a couple of those, that is metal on skin. The red marks and abrasions are being shown instantly, Asuka unloads on Bliss and not a word or grunt is spoken, or primal yell.



This is her in the zone, Bliss is involuntarily popping up and down from each shot, a merciless Asuka giving her a taste of her own medicine, and not one person in the arena feels sorry for her besides Corey Graves.

[Corey Graves]
SOMEONE, ANYONE put a stop to this… she can’t defend herself! This is the worst thing I have seen in all my years as a commentator.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Alexa's pushed Asuka to this point, I don't like it...but you can only poke the bear so long until it eats you alive.

Bliss with now her eyes full of tears, and the teardrops are visibly shown on the mat, crawls in agony with her nails are dug deep into the canvas.



She’s trying to do everything in her power to get away from Asuka’s wrath. This has been a long time coming, she’s lucky that Asuka is holding back right now. We spoke too soon, and all you can see now is Asuka stomping on the arm she damaged mere weeks ago, relentless stomping and then Bliss passes out on the mat forced to stop the crawl to safety. The Empress has put The Witch in the cauldron, legs and all. This is mayhem at it’s purest form, the devil’s due and all those analogies, sayings you could put into an explanation.

Asuka taking the Bliss Stick up one more time goes to throw it down at the canvas and instead, changes position and in one forward motion, curves her body downward and twists herself around Bliss, pushing her back against her stomach. Her legs become tied around her thighs, and all you can see is an incapacitated Bliss being in the deadliest submission in the game, The Asuka Lock. The chin hold is not applied, that’s because Asuka places the Bliss Stick to her throat to send a message, choking out Bliss and then the final placement is the hurt, damaged, probably sprained or worse... arm that is bent back to the point where it is no longer visible on the screen. Asuka wrenching back with all her might, you can see the shaking of Bliss and her eyes twitching as they are closed, that means her eyes are rolling into the back of her head as she’s losing oxygen, what we all require to live.

Asuka does not care if Bliss doesn’t make it to CyberSlam. The security team and EMT’s swarm the ring, Asuka refuses to let off of the hold as the look of “BLISS IS MINE, ALL MINE” is written all over her face. Security manages after a lot of pushing and pulling to unhook Asuka, and she is dragged near the ropes.

[Corey Graves]
Asuka just literally almost killed this woman, not in a destructive sense, but LITERALLY!

[Mauro Ranallo]
For anyone who just watched at home, and for everyone in attendance. Asuka came out here with an attack, what we thought would be the end of it after Bliss was beaten into bodily submission passing out from the pain. Courtesy of The Bliss Stick and the perpetrator of it all, being her opponent at CyberSlam, Asuka. Then we saw what was a sickening act, Asuka choked out Bliss and she might have had a seizure, we don’t know. All we saw is, she was guarding Bliss with her life from our security staff, and medical technicians. They had to manhandle her off of Alexa Bliss and Bliss has still not moved.

[Corey Graves]
This is just...it's...it's inhumane! For the sake of the poor children at home and here tonight, I hope the parents were able to shield their eyes in time to avoid seeing...the purely unbridled annihilation of Alexa Bliss.

Alexa face flat on the mat and Asuka is rolling back to her feet mockingly dancing up with her hands above her head to the top of the ramp. The crowd is in shock and awe, as they wanted Bliss to be put in her place, but not dismantled as she was. You can hear a pin drop, no theme song is played and The Empress stands tall, with no response to why she went that far. Asuka reaching the exit curtain then comes face to face with Assitant General Manager Drake Maverick who has a serious look on his face, Asuka cannot help herself from smiling. Asuka breathing heavily, eyes him up and down and he says with a stern tone in his voice. “You’ve gone too far this time, Asuka.” “What have you done?” Asuka running her finger across her lip, flirting with the idea of her going too far when she thinks she could have done more, is all we see before she goes to the back without a word said still.

[Mauro Ranallo]
It's as if...all the crying wolf of bullying from Alexa finally unleashed a side of Asuka we have yet to see up until now...she's seemingly become exactly the monster Alexa claimed she was. And now, that monster is going to be across the ring from its creator at Cyberslam.

[Corey Graves]
Excuse you, do not put this off on Alexa. Don't you dare victim shame her.

[Mauro Ranallo]
I think we agree Asuka went too far, but you can't deny Alexa had a hand in bringing this all out. You can only brandish someone a bully so many times before they become the very thing you tell them they are.

Drake Maverick has his hands on his head folded and Bliss is being tended to by the medics as this scene comes to a close. What does this mean for CyberSlam, is Bliss going to be able to come back from this? Alexa started this at Emergence when she unloaded dozens of shots from her Bliss Stick onto Asuka ending it with a Bliss-Missal of a Curb-Stomp so now it's a question of was this payback or was this bullying? We will let you decide on that. Anarchy rolls on as we have much more in store, we need a quick commercial break to distract ourselves from what just unfolded, stay tuned.

[???]
Did you miss me? I'm sure some of you thought that I would show myself at Warzone. Maybe cost Natalya her tag team match with Nikki Cross and Allie? What reason do I have to do that? Because Natalya is the one who nearly ruined my life? Nearly ruined my dreams? No...no. See...I'm not The Face of War.

The masked individual slowly unzips the teeth portion of the mask covering her face, unveiling a set of lips painted with black lipstick, said lips forming into a confident, wicked smirk, the distorted voice gone as a slightly familiar voice is heard in its place.

[???]
I am The Voice of Anarchy.

[The Voice of Anarchy]
I am an agent of change. I am the one who will change this company for the better, whether the people in charge want it to happen or not! I don't care if it's Natalya. I don't care if it's JBL. I don't care if it's Layla. I don't care if it's Vince McMahon. No one...will stop me from getting what I want. Nobody will stop me from getting what I deserve. Nobody.

[The Voice of Anarchy]
You want to know what I deserve? A match with Natalya for the XWL Women's Championship. I don't care who makes it happen...I don't care when it happens. I just want to make Natalya feel everything I felt when she tried to ruin my career. When she tried to ruin my entire life. For nearly a year, I've had to sit on the sidelines while everyone thinks of Natalya as a hero. Everyone thinks of Natalya as a role model.

[The Voice of Anarchy]
She wouldn't know a role model if one came up and slapped her in the mouth. And that's exactly what I'm going to do when I get my hands on her. I'm going to slap her in the face. And then? I'm going to mess that pretty little face up for good. Why? Because of this.

The Voice of Anarchy points down, causing the camera to pan down to reveal a large brace covering the individual's left knee.

[The Voice of Anarchy]
Natalya and her stupid family's Sharpshooter tore my meniscus nearly off the bone. It was to the point that I was nearly confined to a wheelchair. She tried to ruin my life with all of the malice that she could manage. She wants to call herself the "Hart and Soul" of this division? That bitch's heart is as black as the lipstick I'm wearing.

[The Voice of Anarchy]
Now, I'm sure some of you are begging for me to show my face. I bet some of you mindless sheep who are blindly worshiping that fraud of a champion even have the audacity to call me a coward. But none of your worthless opinions have ever bothered me. Even when I was on top of the world, even when she should have been completely irrelevant, it was still all about Natalya to you people. You people should have been chanting my name, not Natalya's! None of you people ever gave a damn about me, and that's why I'm going to make sure that I rip your precious "Hart and Soul" completely out of your body.

[The Voice of Anarchy]
This isn't a threat, Nattie. This is a promise: I will finish what I started.

[Corey Graves]
Wow.. If that isn't nightmare fuel, I don't know what is.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Maybe this will lighten the mood as we move to the brighter side of the women's division. Earlier today, our very own Alicia Atout caught up with the newest member of the XWL roster.


We are taken to a video recorded earlier today. We see XWL interviewer Alicia Atout sitting next to an empty chair.

Alicia Atout
I'm here with the newest signing to the XWL Women's Division, "Miss" Xia Brookside!

We see a bubbly Xia jump into frame next to the interviewer.

Xia Brookside
Hello!

Xia sports a big smile, extremely excited to have her first interview in XWL.

Alicia Atout
Welcome to XWL, Xia! How does it feel?



Xia Brookside
Oh goodness, this whole experience has been amazing already! I've already met so many incredible people and they've all been so welcoming. I've been given great advice too! From legends, from superstars, and even from some of the amazing women in my division! So many have helped me prepare for my debut here in XWL.

Alicia Atout
Speaking of legends, you are the daughter of British wrestling legend, Robbie Brookside. Is there any pressure of living up to the famous Brookside name?



Xia Brookside
Of course there's pressure. You never want to let your family down, but that's just something I have to deal with. I can't let the pressure distract me from reaching my goals here in XWL. No matter what happens, I have zero doubts that I will make my father proud.

Alicia Atout
Xia, due to your age and having only a few years of experience, everyone is surprised that you received a contract to compete here in XWL. Some have even said that there are much more deserving women out there. How do you respond to the critics?

Xia doesn't lose her smile while thinking about her doubters.

Xia Brookside
I understand why they would be surprised. I mean, it's not every day a nineteen year old shows up in XWL. So I understand their concern, but I fell they'll have a change in opinion when they see what this nineteen year old can do in the ring. I've competed all over the world. I've won multiple championships in different countries. I think everyone is in for a surprise when they watch Xia Brookside for the first time.

Alicia Atout
With that said, how do you think you'll fare against your competition in this stacked Women's Division?



Xia Brookside
That's a good question. These women are extremely talented. Some of them are bit tricky with the tactics they use, but that's just a part of the learning experience. I'm not going to give the old speech of "These women aren't on my level!" because it's not true. If anything, it's the complete opposite but that doesn't mean I'm not going to give it everything I have when I step into that ring. I do believe, however... with enough time, I'll be at the top of this division some day.



Xia Brookside
I still have a lot to learn and I think everyone knows that, but I'm excited for this opportunity. Even though I've only been competing for a short time, I've been working harder than anyone to get here and obviously XWL noticed. I plan to continue working hard and I plan to make a name for myself here in XWL!

Alicia Atout
I think I speak for everyone when I say that I can't wait for your debut! Thank you for your time, Xia.

The video ends as we see Xia Brookside's bright smile once again.

The camera cuts to Finn Balor sitting in a dark room staring down at the floor. Balor looks up at the camera and begins laughing in a twisted and evil way.

Finn Balor:
Last week, I did exactly what I said I was gonna do. I beat Mr. Money in the Bank. This is only the beginning of the path of destruction coming to XWL. A sneak preview of the complete and utter annihilation of the puny existence of superstars here that call themselves the best. In this new age of XWL, one man will be standing upon the rubble and ashes of this world. That man’s name is Finn Balor.

The room turns a dark red and smoke begins to rise from the floor. Finn Balor’s face becomes distorted and he begins speaking in a dark devilish tone.

Finn Balor:
My time has come to spread fear in the hearts of my prey. Your worst fears will be exploited and your worst nightmares will become reality. Every one of you will be scared to be alone because deep down you will know the Demon of XWL is watching.. and waiting, ready to strike you down. I will rain hellfire amongst my enemies and they will be begging to die but I will do it all over again. The end is near. You can try to run… you can try to hide… but you can’t outrun… A DEMON.

The screen glitches out and turns to black as a heartbeat sounds and demonic laughing is heard before cutting to a commercial break.

Camera cuts to the ring for the next segment.

Mauro Ranallo: Welcome back ladies and gentlemen and what a night it has been so far and it’s only going to get better.

Corey Graves: Thats right Mauro I cant wait for the main event when Eli Drake and Dean Ambrose collide. My moneys on Eli Drake. He is the superior champion. Dean Ambrose is just a dummy.

Mauro Ranallo: Before the main event though we have a few more matches to go and one of the ones I’m most looking forward to is with Leo Kruger and Almas . What a hard hitting match that is going to be.

Corey Graves: yes it will be but we will have to wait for that as I’m hearing Kruger has had some travel problems but he will make it here tonight to compete here at Anarchy.

Just as Corey finishes speaking a superstars entrance music fills the arena which receives a huge cheer from the crowd


Shawn Michaels comes out through the curtain and makes his way down to the ring giving the cross chop to the fans and dancing on his way down the entrance ramp.

Corey Graves: Here he is the icon, the show stopper, the main event is here in his home state of Texas and listen to that reaction Mauro the heart break kid is in the building and thank god he looks in good condition after that brutal and cowardly attack from Leo Kruger before the ppv which was totally uncalled for which is why Michaels couldn’t appear at the PPV as he caught an injury from it.

Mauro Ranallo:: Ah Corey please stop sucking up to him. Shawn got everything he deserved. He was the one who attacked Kruger in the first place and started all off this. He has nothing to blame but himself for what happened.

Michaels climbs into the ring and grabs a microphone.

Shawn Michaels: Well it’s good to be back in Texas a place that actually appreciates the heart break kid.

The crowd cheers at Michaels.

Shawn Michaels: And with that said I think tonight I'm gonna kick Leo Kruger right in the face!

The crowd cheer again as Michaels smirks enjoying teasing them.

Shawn Michaels Thats right Texas these people appreciate me and do you know why ? It is because they know I am the Showstopper!, the headliner, The Main Event!,The Icon of XWL, yours truly, Shawn Michaels. Leo Kruger, when we finally go one on one I promise, actually no better yet I guarantee, that’s right Kruger I guarantee, I'll give you and the XWL fans something to remember. You see that attack has lit a fire in me a fire that you boy won’t be able to handle as it races past you and burns you until you can’t take no more and your begging for it to stop.

The fans cheer again at the thought of Michael’s beating Kruger.


Shawn Michaels You see what all you other people round the world despise about the Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels is that I'm everything you wish you could be. I come out here with my live microphone and I do what I want and when I wanna do it. You people wish you could be me but you can’t just like Leo Kruger deep down wishes he could be the heart break kid, wishes he could be the icon, wishes he could have all my success but just like all of you people here Leo Kruger is just nowhere near my level and I will prove that. In fact I’ll prove it right now. Kruger get your ass out here and I’ll kick your head off!

Crowd cheer at the anticipation off a fight.

Mauro Ranallo: Oh please give me a break he knows Kruger isn’t here to answer his challenge.

The crowd wait to see if Kruger is here yet but he doesn’t come out.

Shawn Michaels Just what I thought, you are scared off me Kruger I knew you where you big pussy and you should be as when I get my hands on you Kruger your career is finished.

Crowd start chanting Kruger’s scared of Michaels not realising that Kruger isn’t in the building.

Shawn MichaelsWell I’m not hanging around this arena anymore when I can be partying all night long in town its time for the heart break kid to leave the building.

Michaels drops the microphone and leaves the arena and the building as the crowd cheers him as he is leaving.

The camera returns from commercial finding Ember Moon being interviewed by Renee Young

Renee Young
Ember, over the last few weeks you've showed fight but Kaitlyn has gotten the upper hand on you each time. And yet, you feel you feel The XWL Universe should vote for you to fight for Natalya's championship. Could you tell us why you feel that way?

Ember Moon
Well, Renee, you are correct in that I've yet to get a win since making my debut here in the XWL. But if you go back and look at each of my matches, I've taken Kaitlyn to her absolute limit each time. If you look at what I've done, no one matches my intensity, my athletic prowess, and no one is willing to take the risks I am to represent and win that championship.

Renee Young
Fair enough, but you are asking for a match against the champion herself, Natalya. Someone you have yet to face in the ring. What do you think of Natalya as champion?

Ember Moon
Natalya has represented the Women's division better than anyone could have hoped. And after that brutal Hell in a Cell match between herself and Sasha, no one can deny that she has earned what she has achieved. But I will make my name here, and if I have to make it at Natalya's expense, so be it.

With a certainty in her tone, Ember stares at Renee awaiting her next question, but Renee's eyes seem to be looking past the mysterious Ember Moon to something, or perhaps someone...behind her. Ember's head turns and there standing with The Women's Championship proudly over her shoulder with a warm smile across her face is none other than The Queen of Harts herself.

Natalya
I'm sorry where are my manners we haven't exactly been formally introduced have we? I'm Natalya The Women's Champion, and you...I know who you are, you're the one that's been called an "underdog" because you've stumbled a little bit...but when I look at you I don't see someone struggling, I see someone that's barely a month in and already there's so much promise. I see the dedication in your eyes, I see the hunger...and I respect the confidence. Ember it's a pleasure to officially meet you face to face.

The Champion extends her hand to Ember, offering a show of respect. Ember looks Natalya up and down, reaches out her hand and shakes it. Natalya goes to let go but Ember holds on to her wrist.

Ember Moon
"I appreciate the welcome, and I respect you, but if I am the one the XWL Universe chooses to face you, I will push you to your limit right before I take that title. Maybe not you, but I have plenty of people hoping to see me fail and I will not give them what they want."

Ember lets go of Natalya's wrist and can be seen visibly staring at Natalya's title with a look of hunger and determination in her eyes.

Natalya
That's what I wanna hear! Perseverance goes a long way and tonight you have the chance to show your home state of Texas and the rest of the world what you're made of. I know Nia's imposing, she's a force like nothing this division's ever seen, but don't let her intimidate you. As the only one to defeat her one on one, I know what she's capable of, and it's why she beat me the week after i handed her that first loss because she's the embodiment of determination. She's got more than just power on her side, she's full of surprises, but you've got a surprise of your own always waiting when they least expect it, right? That Eclipse of yours is incredible, I've never seen anything quite like it, and I doubt she has either. And you know what they say, the bigger they are the harder they fall. Good luck Ember I as well as The entire XWL Universe will be watching.

Ember takes one last glance at the Women's Championship before nodding to both Renee and Natalya before Anarchy goes to commercial

That bastard from London isn't wasting any time tonight. After the confusing events of last week I can't say that I blame him either. Corey, Cody came out after Jimmy demanded his attacker show his face, and then turned around and headed to the back.

That he did Mauro. But I don't believe that Cody did it. What we he get out of attacking Havoc? Everyone knows it's a death wish stepping in the ring with this man. He's psychotic and doesn't care what lengths he has to go to, to get what he wants. Let's hear what he has to say.

CODY! You think your so clever you bloody wanker. I demanded to meet my attacker face to face. Now, I don't know if you were the one to attack me. But I think I deserve a fucking explanation, so Cody get your ass out here!

Wrestling has more than one royal family.



Cody’s theme begins echoing throughout the arena as fans begin cheering for the man who briefly made his presence known last week after jimmy was asking his attacker face to face. Cody begins walking down the ramp just as calmly as ever entering the ring seemingly meeting jimmys request.

Cody
Jimmy, you asked last week to meet your attacker last week face to face, I came out to meet you but I realized I had a flight to catch and I was running late. The thing is you don’t know whether it was me who attacked you or not, rightfully so the man was masked. Well your wish has been granted Jimmy Havoc, your mystery attacker was me.  

Jimmy slowly walks over to the microphone and picks it back up. He gets right up to Cody's face before lifting the mic to his mouth.

Jimmy Havoc
"You're a real piece of work Cody. You have the lineage. You have the prestige. So why the fuck is a cunt like you jumping someone from behind? Why the fuck did you jump me out of all people? At this point, I'm about ready to tear you piece by piece unless I get some fucking answers now.

"Hold on. I get it. You're like everyone else I've ever met in this industry. You think because I do death matches, I'm not a real wrestler. That because I do things to my body you wouldn't even consider, that you are somehow better than me. Well listen here you wanker, Your Daddy was something. You, you aren't worth his name.

Jimmy throws the microphone in Cody's face as he waits for him to respond or attack.

Cody gets up in Jimmy’s face.

Cody
Don’t you ever speak of my father or the Rhodes name in that way, my father was a standup guy but he also taught me that going around shaking people’s hands asking for a match didn’t get you very far in this business, especially not when you have some power hungry millionaire running around playing general manager or some midget lackey helping not knowing a thing about what goes on in this business.


The crowd lets out an ohhh as Cody just verbally assaulted JBL and Drake Maverick.

Cody
But Jimmy you guessed it, you got one hell of a Death match record I’ll give you that but never have I seen you wrestle a proper Professional Wrestling match without a weapon of some sort involved. Believe me I know Professional wrestling when I see it, and I don’t see it in you. I know guys like Mick Foley, Terry Funk, Rob Van Dam, The Dudley Boys, Tommy Dreamer, Sandman, who were all about violence but also knew how to put on one hell of a Professional wrestling match. It’s not all Legos or thumb tacks, or light tubes, or even barbed wire. Step in the ring with me and let me show you how a proper professional wrestling match goes about, wanker.

Cody drops the mic and turns around to exit the ring.

As Cody turns around, Jimmy looks around to the crowd and then grabs Cody's wrist. Using all of his strength he pulls Cody back in and hits the Acid Rainmaker on Cody, driving him to the mat hard.

Jimmy Havoc
"Well, you'll have to wait on your "wrestling match." I've been talking to our great General Manager, and I don't feel like revealing the possibilities for you now, but I had a contingency if it was you Cody. See you next week."

"I Hope You Suffer" hits as Jimmy makes his way backstage as Anarchy goes to commercial.

Anarchy comes back on air and we’re focused in on commentary, the crowd is electric and you can feel their energy pulsing off the rafters.

[Mauro Ranallo]
There’s been a lot of cheap talk and that’s well about it, between The Architect, Seth Rollins and El Idolo, namely Andrade “Cien” Almas.

[Corey Graves]
You say they are talking, that’s because they are wondering whether either one is worth the other’s time. It all comes to a head here tonight, the two have their showdown and it’s going to nearly tear the roof off of this place.

[Corey Graves]
Two of the best wrestler’s, performers in the world and they have both an ego to throw into this mixing bowl. It’s got to be turned up, and I feel we’re cooking with lighter fluid tonight.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Mind you, Corey that CyberSlam is less than a month away. Seth and Andrade have had some tension brewing, but we will see if it pops off. If these two are two wage war, and clash of styles. They’ve got my vote!





The camera crew hustles over to the top of the stage and a familiar theme plays throughout the arena. Out comes Zelina Vega with a microphone in her hand, and she stops at the top of the ramp. Behind her trails the man who wants to change XWL, to rid the false prophets and make Anarchy a place of only the strong surviving. He’s wearing a plaid vest and DSW dress shoes, he checks himself out and fixes the collaring on his wrist. Checks the time on his watch and then drops down to both of his knees.

He puts both of his arms out, sticks his tongue out too and he revels in this moment.

[Corey Graves]
This is Andrade’s world, and we’re all just living in it!

Zelina gives him a few claps, proud of her man and then he rises up to his feet locking arms with her. They both go down towards the ring and are proud of themselves. A fan tries to tap on Almas’s shoulder and he punks him out. A smile is on his face after doing this, then turns into a scowl. Zelina rushes up to the top of the apron and pushes the ropes up for him, sitting on the second one.

Andrade instead slides into the ring right underneath her legs, and poses in the center. A pointer finger to the sky and then he takes the microphone that is lowered down to him by Zelina, sliding around to his knees and basking in his glory. They look at each other and then run to the ropes raising their fists proudly.



He has the microphone in his hand and has something to say after adjusting his vest.

“THE 100”
[Andrade “Cien” Almas]
Do you really think you can kick me in the face, and get away with it?

A pause in between because the fans in the arena are not letting him get a single word in mocking him

“THE 100”
[Andrade “Cien” Almas]
Shut up! I wasn’t talking to any of you, you don’t matter. Seth boy that was your first mistake, the second mistake was putting your hands on Zelina. That’s strike two, and now I will give you the final strike, with a kick to your face, myself. Yeah. What you might not know unless you have the XWL Network. Rollins was a world champion in Ring Of Honor. I did that before I was the age of 22. What have you done, Zelina asked you.. For us lately? NOTHING. You have nothing. You have no honor, you have no respect. It’s time that it’s given to you.

Zelina takes the microphone after off the mic calming Almas down who’s obviously heated.

"THE TEMPER TEMPTRESS"
[Zelina Vega]
I believe what Andrade means to say is, he wants you to come out to this ring and so we can settle it, man.. To.. man. This isn’t defining worth, this is about defining if you’re truly what you say you are. If you are a true wrestler’s wrestler, or you’re just simply..

Almas swipes the mic from her and he yells into it. Zelina backs off and goes behind her man, because she knows even she can’t control him when he’s in the zone.

“THE 100”
[Andrade “Cien” Almas]
James Storm proved me wrong, he was an actual proven fighter. You are nothing but
A…

The camera zooms in on his facial expressions, and his tone of voice speaks for itself.

“THE 100”
[Andrade “Cien” Almas]
PUNK.. BITCH!

The crowd reacts to this and BOO’s him relentlessly, and the commentary is shocked he even said that about Rollins, who is definitely far from cowardly. Vega talks down to the fans who don’t agree with Cien.

"THE TEMPER TEMPTRESS"
[Zelina Vega]
I mean, if you don’t agree with him.. Then let’s take it back to two weeks ago, when you said it yourself. We were the ones who were going to jump and attack you from behind. No no, you got it all wrong since day one. We take opportunities, we scout the competition and we take action. You took the easy way out, because you know.. YOU KNOW that if you went mono e mono, Andrade would wipe that stupid smirk off of your face and leave you looking stup-

BURN IT DOWN!!!



The sound of Seth Rollins theme hitting brings people to their feet! Zelina and Andrade look up the ramp to find Seth Rollins walking on stage with a microphone in hand and a big smirk on his face. Seth casually strolls down the ramp, the arrogance rolling off him in waves as he enters the ring. Seth doesn't spare Andrade or Zelina a glance as he gestures to the crowd, showing the utmost disrespect he can. Before long Seth finally turns to acknowledge the two

[Seth Rollins]
If you're comparing me to James Storm...I gotta be honest man you've lost before it's even begun. Like, don't get me wrong he's good. But he's not on my level. And if you couldn't beat him what makes you think you can step to me? I'm way outta your league man! Honestly the fact I'm addressing you out here really speaks to how kind I am. You wanna talk about what I've done? I haven't exactly been pulling Championships onto my shoulder but I am a former IC champion. I did win a match of the year. Hell I even won a match at Final Stand a year back which is more than you can say isn't it? Don't bring up accomplishments because while I might not have a whole bunch to speak about lately, at least I have some here at all

Seth turns his gaze from Andrade to Zelina

[Seth Rollins]
And as for sneak attacks, I believe it was your little boyfriend over here who snuck into my locker room and attacked me. Last week was simply payback. An eye for an eye! Don't think I'll just let this chump walk all over me because I won't. I'm nobodies victim you understand me? I'm out here now. Man to....whatever the hell Andrade is supposed to be. You got something to say you say it to my face now. Why should I waste my time that I could be using to secure myself a title shot on the likes of a floppy, all flash, nobody who needs his girlfriend to do his talking? I suggest you hurry up because my time is valuable and I'd rather not waste it on you two anymore than I have to.

Andrade sizes up Seth and Zelina holds him back as a few inaudible words are spoken between the two, stroking their own egos. Zelina lifts back up the microphone and Seth has his hand on his hips with the mic lowered.

"THE TEMPER TEMPTRESS"
[Zelina Vega]
You can say what you’d like, but when push comes to shove and you’re the one pushing Andrade, an actual man who proves that he’s a man by stepping into this ring even if he had a couple losses. He’s still trying to find his footing, his place in XWL and as much as you want to bang heads with him. He’s not into your childish games, this is a wrestler’s paradise and if you’re going to play hard to compete against, then I suggest we search elsewhere.. For competition. The reason i’m talking and he’s not is because him and I are linked, we are one and we stand proudly as strong Mexican American’s. I don’t speak for him, I speak because he asked me to. He has faith in our connection, and he knows I will only speak the truth.

Zelina shakes her head back and forth and points towards Rollins.

"THE TEMPER TEMPTRESS"
[Zelina Vega]
This isn’t Andrade’s first egomaniac, you’re not going to be the last. They say you have a plan until you get hit in the face, that’s going to be the case, over and over again. Good for you Seth, you have a few accomplishments and I’m sure you’re going to hang onto every single thread of glory that you possibly can. Gloating for a chance at relevancy once more, this warpath you set yourself out on is only going to get you hurt. You saw last week, Johnny Wrestling himself couldn’t handle Andrade and so he threw a temper tantrum. You’re dealing with the likes you have never seen or encountered before. El Idolo, The Messiah Of Pro Wrestling and our Savior to the masses that are misguided. He can show you the way, all you have to do is.. Bow down.

Andrade pacing back and forth, suddenly takes the mic out of Vega’s hands.

“THE 100”
[Andrade “Cien” Almas]
I TOLD YOU, perro. Since day one, I made it here because of hard work, determination, strength and most of all.. Because I am a wrestler that holds himself to a certain standard. Zelina said it best, when you look at yourself in mirror. Are you happy with what you see, I am 100 all the time, every time. Yeah, I attack you and I felt good about it. You tried to get inside my head and it didn’t work because i’m smarter.

He taps the side of his temple and then finishes his thought.

“THE 100”
[Andrade “Cien” Almas]
YOU DON”T GET IT, I’M ONE HUNDREDDDDD. I’ll always be one.. Step.. ahead of you. If you want to step up to the challenge, I’ll put you down like all the rest -  -  -

Andrade unbuttons a few buttons on his vest and takes out his hair tie and fluffs his hair. wrapping the tie around his wrist.

“THE 100”
[Andrade “Cien” Almas]
AT… CYBERSLAM!

[Mauro Ranallo]
The 100 himself laying out the challenge to one Seth Rollins, will he accept?

[Corey Graves]
He would be foolish not to, exposure and stomping in Andrade’s head, it’s a win win. Then on the other hand, Andrade is no laughing matter and could easily do the same to Rollins if opportunity calls for it.

The crowd reacts to this and have been wanting to see this matchup for quite some time, as this is a dream match for the ages. The two are staring each other down, a few feet from one another. Without taking his eyes off Andrade he lifts his microphone to his lips

[Seth Rollins]
You...want me at Cyberslam? You're on!

The crowd go crazy as Rollins allows a smile to grave his face as he addresses the duo again

[Seth Rollins]
But allow me to say this. No one plays this game of human chess better than me. You might think you're always one step ahead of me but I've already got the game figured out. I might be allowing you to make moves but that's for my own amusement. Because that's what this is. It's amusing. But nothing else. I won't bow before anyone and when you're on your back staring up at the lights you'll maybe finally understand. That is was always just a game

Seth laughs a little to himself

[Seth Rollins]
It's funny you used the terms place and footing Zelina. Because come Cyberslam I'll show Almas his place. And it's on the ground with my foot smashing your stupid face through the canvas! You're never going to forget the name SETH FREAKIN' ROLLINS! You two may be a unit but I'm a one man army and we'll see just exactly who has the right to be as arrogant as our egos are. But hey, spoiler alert, it's me!

Andrade smirks and Zelina steps in front of him raising her eyebrow.

"THE TEMPER TEMPTRESS"
[Zelina Vega]
Oh, how the mighty have fallen is what will be said once we’re done with you. Andrade already has beaten you and you don’t even know it. You speak of arrogance, we earned everything we’ve got. We weren’t one of Vince’s boys! You laugh it off, because it’s the only way you can truly believe in yourself. You’re tough, no doubt but Andrade is going to make you regret it. I bet you want to know what the options are for this match don’t you? I’ll let him tell you.

Andrade pulls the microphone away and gets right into the face of Rollins.

“THE 100”
[Andrade “Cien” Almas]
Do you want me to show you what I did to James Storm, he only escaped barely. That match changed his life, I promise you that. Since you are so scrappy ha ha. The first choice is going to be a STREET FIGHT!

The crowd roars after hearing that and then Rollins fires back with a response. Andrade allowing Rollins to pick his own option!?

[Seth Rollins]
Ooo a street fight huh? I'll let you know that I beat our World Heavyweight Champion in one of those so I gotta be honest, it doesn't bother me in the least. But hey, I've so confident that I can beat you that I think maybe I'll do it twice in the same night. The option I choose is a 2/3 falls match!

Another eruption from the crowd bring a smirk to Rollins face while Zelina and Almas exchange words that are not above a whisper. Seth and Andrade both know there needs to be one more match type chosen. Whoever says it first can gain the upperhand by choosing a match type to that benefits them. But giving both men's athleticism and technical know how, it's hard to imagine either really at too much of a disadvantage. So as both men stare daggers into each other they both raise their mics and utter a choice at the same time

[Both]
Falls count anywhere!

Stunned both men stare at each other incredulously before each gaining a savage smile while the crowd cheers around them. Seth simply spares the two one last glance before his music starts to blare throughout the arena. Exiting the ring Seth's eyes never leave Andrade's who does the same. Their time has been chosen now all their is, is for each man to plan. With egos like these two have this should make for an interesting road to Cyberslam!

As Anarchy resumes, we're taken within the halls of The Toyota Center just outside of a halfway open door that has The Undisputed Era's logo on the front of it, which we presume to be their locker room. As the camera peers in we see Matt Sydal standing with a bit of a somber look on his face, while Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong, and Pete Dunne are sitting around as if they're waiting for someone. As the seconds pass, Matt's head looks toward the door only to see nothing, then sighs. His hand reaches into the pocket of his jacket, soon pulling out one of their Undisputed Era armbands.

[Matt Sydal]
Alright fellas, none of us wanted to have this conversation...we've been avoiding it like our General Manager avoids ethics. But, it's been 3 weeks...and, while we don't want to put this out there because then that makes it real, unfortunately people are asking questions and speculation keeps looming around us as if there's some sort of dissension in The Undisputed Era.

His eyes lower to the armband that he fiddles with in his hands, then continues.

[Matt Sydal]
Adam Cole had a tremendous opportunity 4 weeks ago to bring the first set of gold to The Undisputed Era when he fought Dean Ambrose for The World Television Championship. As we know, Cole unfortunately didn't emerge the new champion, not by a fault in his ability, but because he gave so much of himself in that match, that he suffered a untimely injury. We don't know when he's going to be back, and I'll just say it...it sucks! Adam is our brother, he is a huge part in what's helped us launch our crusade in XWL. But, unfortunately even The Undisputed can have bumps in the road before they claim their era. We may be down a man, but now when we wear these armbands? When we proudly stand united? We'll carry the name of our fallen brother with us until he's able to one day return.

You can feel the emotion in the room, they've lost one of their own, and while yes they are still 5 strong, Adam Cole was a huge piece of their collective. Pete, Kyle, and Roderick bow their heads in a moment of silence before it's broken up by Matt who remembers they're also missing another member in this meeting, Leo Kruger.

[Matt Sydal]
Speaking of returns, has anyone heard from Kruger? I know he went off on one of his hunting expeditions last week but he was supposed to be back tonight.

At that moment there is a knock at the door, and the door swings open. Leo Kruger walks in holding some make shift fishing pole, but Kruger isn't the only one who enters the room. A man that is known as Bobby Fish enters the room as well. The other members of The Undisputed Era share a look, and look back at Leo Kruger then to Bobby Fish. Leo sets down his fishing pole then looks to The rest of The Undisputed Era members, and he notices their confusion. He looks over to Bobby Fish, and does a double take.

[Leo Kruger]
Oh that is right! No wonder you guys were looking at me like that... So as you guys know. I went fishing for the week, and as you can tell I caught a fish!

Kruger smiles as he looks around the room, but is quickly met with awkward stares.

[Leo Kruger]
I mean... we don't have to keep him... I can go back to the river, and throw him back in..?

[Bobby Fish]
Wait! I was promised snacks if I came...Where are the snacks?

Roderick Strong
No, I think that’s okay I mean we have an empty armband as it is and I can tell you while he is no Adam Cole, this man means business in the ring and in my opinion the perfect person to fill that armband. Before our time here we went to war with each other and just by that alone I couldn’t think of a better person to join Undisputed Era. He’s got my vote to stay.  

O'Reilly in particular has been noticeably stunned by this unexpected appearance of his long-time friend and tag partner.  He picks his jaw up off the floor and begins to speak.  Tears well up in his eyes.

[Kyle O'Reilly]
B-b-b....Bobby?  Bobby?  Is it you?...

His eyes widen in an almost comical fashion.  He rubs his eyes in disbelief before looking closely at the man standing before him.

[Kyle O'Reilly]
Bobby!  It is you!  

He darts across the room and embraces his friend in vice like grip.  So tight you can tell that Fish is struggling to breathe.

[Kyle O'Reilly]
Where've you been?  Why haven't you been answering my calls or texts?

Finally breaking free from the grip of Kyle, Fish takes a step back, patting Kyle on the shoulder.

[Bobby Fish]
Kyle! Erm...Sorry about..You know...The service down by that river was terrible! I couldn't get a signal anywhere!

[Kyle O'Reilly]
Wait..you was actually by the river?

[Bobby Fish]
I was just taking some time to relax a bit...You came here, reDRagon ended...I had to take some time to just put my feet up and relax. Then this Leo Kruger guy came up to me..He told me if I came with him I'd get snacks...Which I'm still waiting for by the way! But I saw it as the chance...for reDRagon to finally reunite!

Fish then turns his attention to Roderick Strong

[Bobby Fish]
Roddy buddy! C'mon man! What do you mean I'm no Adam Cole? I could be Adam Cole!...... BOBBY FISH BAYBAY!!  See, I can do it!


The Bruiserweight rubs his chin as the others play off the joke Fish just made. His arms become unfolded and he puts his right hand on Bobby's shoulder. Bobby looks up to him with his eyebrow raised.

THE BRUISERWEIGHT’
Pete Dunne
Kruger we bought those snacks on the road specifically for when we needed the energy, those snacks were for us! Anyways.. Well, I guess this is a thing, this is happening. There's only.. only one thing left to do. Boys, I've been in the ring with Bobby here since my start as a professional wrestler. Don't count him out, because he's a surefire contender. He's no Adam Cole, but he's one hell of a mixed martial artist. Besides his exceptional mustache, and it's truly a work of art itself.

Pete looks around the room and tries to reason with everyone.

THE BRUISERWEIGHT’
Pete Dunne
We need to see him earn his stripes before he gets an armband, I want to see if Bobby Fish can swim into the shark's mouth without getting ate up whole. Now, do you sink.. or do you swim? Before you guys mention it, I know, I know.. I haven't been exactly getting traction either. Don't worry about me, I have a plan in place. Shall we reel him in Matt?

Pete turns his attention to Sydal who is still pondering his thoughts and taken back by the whole thing.

[Matt Sydal]
I mean, we can't exactly throw him back now, can we? He's already sprouted legs, and that marvel of a mustache...and I don't know if all of you remember this but last year The Golden One himself became one with the waters and I learned one very important lesson. When the tides of The Ocean pull something in, it always brings something out as well. Maybe that is what this is? Maybe in the unfortunate circumstances of Adam's injury, as the waves pull him away from us...they bring Bobby Fish in his place, and he can even do the BAYBAY THING! I mean, granted...he's a man named Fish, so he could simply be signaling to an underwater bay somewhere that he's been lured to the surface by some bizarre hunter and he may not be home for dinner, BUT I think this could be good for us. And if all it takes is to fork over a few snacks here and there, well...I think we can worst case scenario stomach JBL's new and "improved" catering every once and a while, RIGHT?

Roderick Strong
Right, but with Adam out on injury Bobby Fish is well suited enough to replace him, I still vote we keep him. But i hear they are serving a mean fish sandwich in catering and I'm getting hungry talking about snacks and all, anybody want one?  My treat!

[Matt Sydal]
Whoa whoa whoa for all we know those could be some of his old friends he hasn't seen in a while...y'know...because they were coated in batter, and swam a little too far up stream to the big deep fryer in the sky.

[Bobby Fish]
I'm starting to feel like following this Kruger guy was a bad idea. Mostly because I've yet to see a single snack in sight, and I'm starving!

[Leo Kruger]
We are ALL hungry, I look at the roster, and I see a buffet that is all you can eat, but first what comes first to tide you over until the main course...?

Everyone looks at Kruger confused by Kruger's statement.

[Leo Kruger]
Oh come on guys.. you have heard an appetizer right?

Every shares in a laugh as Kruger pulls out an Undisputed Era armband, and looks at it with a smile on his face. He nods, and looks to Bobby Fish. He extends the arm band outward toward Fish.

[Leo Kruger]
This is your appetizer if you are willing to accept it. The hunger that we all feel for competition can help us take over XWL, and prove why this ERA belongs to US.

Dunne puts his hand out to take the armband himself, and he stares at it with his two fingers placed on each side.

THE BRUISERWEIGHT’
Pete Dunne
Wait -  -  -  I don't think you guys heard me, I want to see him earn this. This whole thing we built around ourselves around is what have you done for us lately? Kyle and him have history, we know of him but maybe he lost a step? I don't think he should be able to feast until he earns his keep. It's too much of a risk to bring in just about anyone to the Undisputed E-

O'Reilly suddenly snatches the armband from Dunne and appears slightly pissed.

[Kyle O'Reilly]
What do you mean?  This isn't just anyone.  This is BOBBY FREAKIN' FISH.  He's my brother from another mother.

O'Reilly looks around at the other members of UE.

[Kyle O'Reilly]
Well, you know... you're all my brothers.  But what I mean is, that this is a man that I have traveled the world with.  We've rented cars together.  We've bunked together.  We've even showered together when we had to.  We've-

Fish cuts in and does a cut-throat motion to tell his partner to stop.

[Bobby Fish]
Um, no that last one's not true.  Not at all.

[Kyle O'Reilly]
Right.  What I'm trying to say is that I trust this man as much as you guys.  If not more.  A void has appeared while Adam is out of action and I can't think of anyone better to fill it and strengthen the Undisputed Era in it's time of need.  Bobby doesn't need to earn anything.  He's more than earned his spot for what he's done for me over the years and I hope you guys can respect that.  Having him join us, will be a great, great thing.

The Undisputed Era nod in approval as O'Reilly holds out the armband to Fish.  You can tell that Dunne is still a little apprehensive about this situation but he's going to go with the majority vote.

[Kyle O'Reilly]
Bobby... with this armband, you'll have the key to the kingdom.  Our kingdom.  You get the privilege of becoming a part of the greatest collection of individuals this company has ever seen.   By accepting this armband, your career reaches new heights.  But what you need to understand is that with great power comes great responsibility...

[Bobby Fish]
Is that from Spider-Man?

O'Reilly is offended by the suggestion.

[Kyle O'Reilly]
No!  I mean, yes!  Maybe?  Anyway.  The point still stands.  By accepting this armband and joining our brotherhood, you need to adhere to our strict code of conduct.  That you must always give your all inside the ring and out of it and you must always put the interests of the group above your own.  Accept those terms and you have yourself the five best friends that anybody could ever want!

Fish reaches out, takes the armband and puts it on without a second's hesitation.  O'Reilly smiles from ear to ear.  Sydal, Kruger and Strong clap and cheer to welcome their new comrade.  Dunne claps slowly but snarls a little.

[Bobby Fish]
Of course I accept.  I'd be stupid not to.  Now how about that food?

With that, the Era exit one by one through the door and head off towards catering with their spirits high, laughing and joking as they go.


Anarchy continues...

*A video shot earlier that day airs.  It's Dakota Kai and she appears as focused as ever as she begins to speak...*



[Dakota Kai]
Last week, I locked eyes with Natalya and I saw the doubt.  The doubt that I have what it takes to call myself champion.  She can pretend that she doesn't doubt me but I saw it, clear as day.  And she's wrong!  I've spent my entire life waiting for the moment that could finally happen at Cyberslam.  If I'm voted to be Nattie's opponent in the Women's Championship match, there will be no doubt at all who will be walking out as champion... and her name, is Dakota Kai.

*Dakota stares into the camera with a look full of purpose and intent as the video comes to a close.*


*Anarchy rolls on...*

*Anarchy is interrupted by a seemingly-unrelated video package.  The scene is of blackened skies with lightning punctuating through the darkness.*



*A voice begins to speak over the scene in an emotionless manner:*

It grows dark;
the weather looks grim.
When birds take shelter,
a storm is coming in.

Skies turn gray
and black and blue,
as if bruised
by the thunder
come crashing through.

Rains wash the day
and clean earth’s plate,
as nature sings and dances
to the symphony she creates.


* "CYBERSLAM 2018" quickly flashes across the screen, confirming that this was not some kind of mistake on the broadcast.  It was related to XWL... but how and in what way?*

*Anarchy continues...*

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With Kevin Owens regaining control of the match, he lifts Sabin up off the canvas and backs him up towards the nearest corner, unloading a flurry of back handed chops mixed in with jabs, targeting both the chest and head of the Detroit Native. The referee begins his count, making up until four before Owens takes a step back and throws his arms into the air, shouting, “I KNOW HOW TO COUNT” towards the referee, avoiding disqualification but just barely. Unbeknownst to the Alpha Club member, one of his best friends in Sami Zayn has made his way towards the ringside area, standing on the apron behind him. In order to gain the attention of his best friend but not the official, Zayn puts both his hands over his mouth and does his best bird impersonation. While it's successful in attaining the attention of Kevin Owens, the sound he tried to imitate is unrecognizable, must be a Canadian bird of some sort.

Owens turns around, spotting Zayn standing on the apron, right next to the opposite turnbuckle, while the referee is checking on Sabin. Zayn motions towards the object wedged between the top and middle ropes: A steel chair placed by Sami Zayn himself. He points over to Sabin then to the chair, a nod is all that's returned as Zayn hops off the turnbuckle while Owens turns his attention back to Sabin. He walks back up to his rival, unleashing a single but deadly chop, causing it to echo throughout the arena as Owens' hand nearly pierces Sabin's skin. His chest begins to almost glow red as Owens takes a hold of Sabin's hand, Irish Whipping him towards the opposite corner and the awaiting chair, but Sabin somehow is able to turn it around, despite the immense pain his chest must be in, and instead sends Owens head first into it, the sound of his skull meeting steel reverberating through the air. Zayn, on the outside, has his back turned, almost mocking the crowd as the sound he just heard had to have been Sabin and no one else, causing him to throw his arms into the air in victory, his plan working to perfection.

The chair flies out of the ring, avoiding the wandering eyes of the referee who is unsure what just made the sound he heard, and with no evidence within sight, he just shrugs it off. Owens, however, isn't able to do the same, somehow keeping a vertical base, albeit it being an unbalanced one but he remains standing nonetheless. This proves to be a mistake as Sabin spins around one half of the Tag Team Champions and hoists him onto his shoulders, wrapping his legs in one swift motion before swinging him forward and slamming him down onto the canvas with a Cradle Shock. Zayn, still with his back turned, hears what he assumes is Owens hitting Sabin with a Popup Powerbomb prematurely begins his celebration on the outside.

The referee's hand hits the canvas a third time, calling for the bell which signals the end of this match and causing Sabin's theme to play throughout the arena to a positive reaction. Zayn stops hopping around on the outside as if he were some sort of Canadian rabbit, hearing Sabin's theme playing, a confused expression on his face. He slowly turns around, dreading the image that will fill his sight when he does so. His worst fears are realized when it is infact Sabin on his feet with his arm raised into the air and Owens being the on laid out on the canvas. Words cannot describe Zayn's reaction to the sight that is before him. Owens begins to slowly roll out towards the nearest set of ring ropes, causing Zayn to charge to his friends aid, mouthing to him “What did he do to you?” the sound of concern in his voice. Sabin continues his celebration inside the ring while Zayn helps Owens towards the back, Anarchy fading into a commercial break with that being the last image on the screen.

Cameras follow up with Renee as she is join by The Cowboy James Storm

[Renee Young]
Ladies and Gentlemen my guest tonight is The Cowboy James Storm. Storm things haven't been looking good for you these past weeks. Can you tell us what's on your mind?

[James Storm]
Well Renee I don't know if its all of the loses i've had recently or if its my own beer money partner that abandonded me but things are becoming more clear to me. Everything I have thought about are coming into play and I think it is time that I start taking things into my own hands and doing what i need to do.

[James Storm]
But at this time I can't say what will happen but when the time comes it will be revealed.

Storm walks off as cameras fade out

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Just as Sami has Gable right where he wants him he sees Sabin climb the apron, Sami rushes to knock him off but Sabin quickly jumps down. Suddenly Sabin is blasted from behind by none other than Kevin Owens but the slight distraction was enough for Gable to recover and roll up Sami Zayn!

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With Gable's theme blaring throughout the airwaves, Sami Zayn rolls out of the ring to the waiting arms of Kevin Owens while Sabin slides into the ring to join in on the celebration of his tag partner in Chad Gable, both men managing to gain singles victories over two thirds of the Alpha Club. Gable continues his celebration while Sabin calls for a microphone, the Alpha Club making their way to the side of the ring that exits up to the ramp. Sabin receives the microphone he asked for, causing Gable's theme to lower in volume until it is no longer audible.

Chris Sabin
At Warzone, Chad Gable and myself were screwed out of the XWL Tag Team Championships, plain and simple, by the “man” that managed to not only somehow become the World Heavyweight Champion but remain irrelevant despite that. Since that night, there's been something wrong with hearing that the “Alpha” Club were the first Tag Team Champions, that they beat us without breaking a sweat, that Warzone was nothing more than a formality but the fact of the matter is that had it not been for Mr. Irrelevant Sami Zayn, Gable and I would be standing here with the Championships.

Chris Sabin
After we were “defeated,” I didn't feel disappointed, I didn't feel sad, I didn't feel the need to turn my back on Chad Gable, I felt robbed, we felt robbed and no amount of a-ha concerts is going to change that. So I'm going to throw this out there: Cyberslam is just around the corner, and seeing as we don't have a match at this current time and seeing as neither do our “beloved” Tag Team Champions, why not have a rematch?

Gable takes the mic, breathing heavy after the match he just won. He raises it, pointing to Zayn and Owens on the ramp.

[Chad Gable]
When it comes down to brass tax, there is only one team and one team only that deserves to call themselves Tag Team Champions. And that is the Stupid Idiots!

The crowd isn't quite sure how to respond Gable calling himself a stupid idiot, but he continues none the less.

[Chad Gable]
Warzone is in the past. We didn't see Zayn coming. Now, all three of you cheaters are directly in our eye sight. I'm not hitting Sabin and putting him through walls, I'm on the same freakin' page! It shows because tonight I beat Zayn and at Cyberlsam, we're going to beat Alpha Club because at the end of the day, we are the two workhorses of this company. We made the IC scene worth caring about again and with it, the Tag Title scene. We aren't just two guys who want a title shot, we are THE GUYS, who want a title shot!


Chris Sabin
I don't appreciate you calling me a horse but I'll let that one slide. At the end of the day, when it comes to pure athletic ability and technical skill in this ring, we are unmatched. We are the pairing that shouldn't have worked, we are the peanut butter and chocolate of the Tag Team Division. We defied all the odds and ran through every single team in our path to make it to the finals and instead of taking your defeat with the slightest bit of grace, you decided to dig into your bag of tricks and take a cheap “victory.”

Sabin takes a few steps so that he's within range of the set of ring ropes closest to the entrance ramp, receiving the microphone from Gable then placing a foot on the bottom rope, using it to lean forward over the top one, lifting his free arm to point towards the Alpha Club.

Chris Sabin
You can try your hardest to ensure that this match doesn't happen, you can beg, you can plead but come Cyberslam, whether the match is official or not, we're coming ready for a fight.


The fans are reacting to something, Sabin and Gable think it's for them but their thoughts perish as the see Sami Zayn climb the apron by the ramp shortly followed by the Tag Team Champions themselves Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens taking up the side aprons almost acting like the Shield used to. Sami enters the ring only to be blasted by Gable and Sabin with punch after punch but it's short lived as Chris and Kevin are on the attack quickly the numbers game catches up laying Gable and Sabin out on the ground. Sami gets fired up as none of them waste any time! Chris has thrown Sabin into the corner as Kevin has throw Gable into the opposite one. Chris and Kevin hold them still as Sami starts jumping up and down calling for what we all know is coming, Sami screams "LET'S GO!" Sami rushes Sabin and nearly takes off his head with a huge Helluva kick and wastes no time rushing towards Gable and hits one on him as well! Sami seems to say something along the lines of "NOT DONE YET!" as he sprints back towards Sabin! HELLUVA KICK! BACK TOWARDS GABLE WITH A HELLUVA KICK! BACK AT SABIN WITH A HELLUVA KICK THEN BACK AT GABLE WITH A 3RD HELLUVA KICK! The fans have never booed them louder as Sabin and Gable sink to the mat, not moving. Chris and Kevin leave the ring and grab chairs, then slide back in ready to use them until EMTs and Refs run out stopping them. The EMTs check on Sabin and Gable who haven't moved and calls for the stretchers. Sami, Kevin and Chris seem happy with their work as the Refs force them out of the ring. Alpha Club watch from the top of the ramp as Gable and Sabin are loaded onto the stretchers. Sabin and Gable get rolled up the ramp. BUT WAIT! Sabin and Gable have started taking fighting against the straps holding them down! they somehow break free and have nothing but hate in their eyes as they stumble up the ramp looking for a fight! The refs try to hold them back but there's no stopping these two when they have something or someone in their sights! Alpha Club are happy to accept as they know they have it easy with TCSI in the condition they're in, they rush Sabin and Gable expecting an easy takedown but are met with an actual fight! Sabin and Gable are trading blow for blow with Owens and Jericho but it doesn't last long as fatigue sets in and they collapse. Owens and Jericho take no chance though as they drag them up the ramp, Sami blocks the refs as they try to stop Alpha Club. Chris and Kevin pick up their motionless opponents and TOSS THEM INTO THE MINITRON! Sparks fly as the crash into and ruin the mini trons! Alpha Club now fully satisfied with their work let the Refs and EMTs check on Sabin and Gable. They walk into the back as we go to commercial.

Sasha Banks' theme song plays throughout the arena as we return from the commercial break. Fans react to her how you would expect them to. Sasha Banks and Liv Morgan are greeted with boos from the Texas crowd. Most of them were probably directed at the Boss but some of them were surely starting to be directed at Liv as well through her growing association and friendship with the former champion.

[MAURO RANALLO]
Welcome back to the show, Ladies and Gentleman... and it seems like Liv Morgan is actually being allowed at ringside this time around. Unlike last week where Drake Maverick stopped Liv Morgan from coming out here with the Legit Boss. Corey, have you heard anything about why this is being allowed now?

[COREY GRAVES]
Actually, I have heard about this. I was speaking to Mr. Maverick before the show and he informed me that Liv Morgan was cleared by the doctors to be out at ringside. I don't know which doctors these are. My guess is these doctors are the same doctors which told Sasha Banks that she couldn't compete a few years ago... better known as the ones who don't exist. Drake Maverick was skeptical because Sasha Banks would "accidentally" spill her coffee on the note before he had the chance to fully read it and absolutely ruin it... but he still decided that it would be better to let these two do their thing rather than try and fight them. Clearly, they were being a bunch of nuisances to the man in charge.

Sasha Banks does her signature taunt at the top of the stage, looks out into the crowd and then looks over to Liv Morgan. She takes her BOSS sunglasses from a top of her, took a couple of steps over towards her best friend, and she put those sunglasses right on her face and said 'PERFECT!' out loud for the cameras to pick up.

[MAURO RANALLO]
I cannot blame him one bit for being skeptical after hearing all of that and knowing the history of the Boss. She's a competitor who's got a heart like no other but she... I don't know how to put this. She can be a little much sometimes. As you mentioned, she faked a doctor's note before to get out of facing Natalya and who knows if that note was real or fake. Regardless, Liv Morgan is out here with the Boss and they have got their way. I am willing to give them a chance. I know there is a very good chance that Sasha wants Liv out here to help her win matches but maybe she has good intentions with Liv. Maybe she wants to teach Liv. After all, Sasha is one of our best competitors - man or woman.

The duo make their way down the ramp together. Once they reach the end of the ramp, Sasha struts over towards the side of the ring while Liv slides into the ring. Sasha Banks strips herself of her jacket and she climbs up onto the apron except she's a little off center this time. Normally she's more centered but now, she's a little off to the right. This now makes sense as Liv Morgan swings her legs through the ropes and sits on the middle rope a little to the right of the Boss. The two women share a grin before Sasha does her signature pose where she shows off her golden rings before she steps into the ring and Liv joins her.

[JOJO]
And her opponent...






























[Voice]
AHEM..AHEM







































Then from behind the curtain appears a man, that hasn't been seen in XWL In Sometime... The Advocate himself Paul Heyman! The crowd are in shock, as Sasha Banks and Liv Morgan look towards the top of the ramp, confused at just why Paul Heyman is here...



[Paul Heyman]
I'm sorry to interrupt you ladies...But...MY NAME IS PAUL HEYMAN. Things just got a little more interesting around here, didn't they? You see, It's been a while since I've stepped foot in an XWL arena, shown my face on an XWL show... Hell, I haven't watched any XWL in a long time...and do you know why? Because this show has been missing something, It's been missing that one big attraction. That one superstar that's bigger than all of the rest that draws focus to this show. But don't worry once again Paul Heyman is here to save the day! Time after time I find myself having to come back here, to give this company the spark it needs. And that ladies and gentlemen, is why I am here tonight.



[Paul Heyman]
You see...My client has finally decided it's time! My Client dominated their way through MMA and the UFC and now it's time for them to dominate their way through XWL. I was sent here tonight by my client for one reason...and that reason...is to send a message. To put the entire roster on notice that when my client shows up here...everything changes. There's a reason that my client has broken records, smashed through glass ceilings to become one of the most feared athletes on this planet. Now it's time for XWL to find out that reason because at Cyberslam my client wants to step in that very ring... and go face to face with... You, Sasha Banks!

Sasha Banks and Liv Morgan look at each other. The both of them sharing a mutual confusion. Obviously, the well-known client of Brock Lesnar but it didn't sound like this was Brock Lesnar that he was speaking of. There have been some other clients here and there but they never really made that much sense so we aren't going to bring them up. Sasha Banks turns to the timekeepers area and shouts at them to bring two microphones over. One of the men walks over with two microphones in hand. Sasha snatches them from him, takes one for herself and hands the other one to her best friend, Liv Morgan.

[SASHA BANKS]
Brock Lesnar wants to fight me?

Sasha turns to Liv Morgan and speaks with a fake excitement to her voice.

[SASHA BANKS]
Brock Lesnar wants to fight me! I'm so honored!

The fakeness in her voice was made clear as she rolled her eyes.



[Paul Heyman]
Oh no, my client isn't Brock Lesnar...

Gasps and "ohhs" from the crowd, in shock that the client isn't Brock Lesnar like they assumed...

[Paul Heyman]
My Client is a multi-time Judo gold medallist, the first EVER UFC Female champion, the former UFC Womens Bantamweight Champion... My Client is a UFC Hall of Famer! Sasha Banks... at Cyberslam, should you accept...You will step in that ring and go face to the face with THE BADDEST WOMAN ON THE PLANET!



[Paul Heyman]
RONDAAAA ROUSEYYY!

The crowd let out huge roars of approval! The look on the face of Sasha Banks is one of shock, clearly in two minds of what to do. Chants of "Ronda Rousey" fill the arena. Heyman stands at top of the stage, holding out the microphone towards the crowd with a huge smirk across his face. He said he's back to give XWL a spark...and the Women's Division may have just had its biggest spark yet. That look of shock didn't last long on the face of the Boss because it has now turned into something more along the lines of amused.

[SASHA BANKS]
RONDA ROUSEY! WOW! It's almost like... she failed in the UFC so she's coming here to try and make a name for herself once again. And she didn't fail inside the Octagon once. Did she fail... two times? Was it two times, Liv?

[LIV Morgan]
Jeez, I dunno Sash.. Two, three, maybe even four times?.. But who's counting? Do people still watch her matches? 'Cause the only time I hear Ronda Lousy's name in the news is when she's gone and gotten herself KO'd, AGAIN.

Liv cracks a smile and cackles to herself, resting her hand on Sasha's shoulder as the Boss then turns to the crowd and speaks to them.

[SASHA BANKS]
Do you want to see Ronda Rousey break my arm!?

The crowd is very quick to pop for the thought of that. Sasha fakes an offended look as she turns back to Liv Morgan and mouthes the words 'I cannot believe them' at her. It's almost like she was expecting the crowd to be on her side but it seems like that wasn't going to be the case. They were already firmly behind Ronda. Liv whips her mic back up her lips as she paces around the ring, surveying the crowd in disbelief.

[LIV Morgan]
WOAH woah, woah.. You guys seriously wanna see some "8 Mile" wannabe with a nasty case of R.B.F. try and break the arm of the one and only Boss of XWL?.. Are you actually that brain dead, or do you just spend all of your free time with your heads in the clouds? Sasha Banks is a walking legend. Do you know what Ronda's legacy is?.. Nothin' but a sore loser who can't even live up to her own hype.

[Paul Heyman]
See ladies, whilst you two might be focusing on the times Ronda fell...She focuses on getting back up and each time she has fallen...She has got back up. She has kept fighting every single time...THAT is what makes her the most feared athlete on this planet. Ronda Rousey doesn't know how to quit! THAT is what sets her apart from every other woman on this roster. Unlike you Miss Banks.... She didn't look for excuses for her loses...She used those loses to motivate her...She used those loses to get even better. and THAT is what lead her here. It isn't because she failed in the UFC, because trust me ladies...if either of you two stepped into a Octagon with Ronda Rousey then the violence that would occur would be too much for television. Ronda Rousey is coming to XWL for one reason...Domination.

[Paul Heyman]
For 12 straight fights, Ronda Rousey dominated the MMA world. Now it's time for my client, to fulfill what just happens to be a lifelong dream of hers by dominating the world of professional wrestling. She asked me to come here and challenge you, Sasha...but I had my doubts, I told my client that you are the type that backs down from challenges... But if you're too afraid to face Ronda Rousey...I'll understand, because if I was you...I'd be afraid too.

The Boss would roll her eyes because of Paul Heyman. Liv looked as if she was ready to verbally snap at Heyman again but Sasha placed a hand over her friend's microphone and lowered it from her mouth. Sasha, with her microphone still in hand, brought it to her mouth and spoke.

[SASHA BANKS]
Liv... baby girl... think about it for a second before you say something that could upset our guest. Ronda Rousey wants a match with me because she wants to go straight for the best. She knows that some of these women aren't worth her time. This is Ronda freaking Rousey we are talking about... but this is Sasha freaking Banks she's challenging and we all know that no one brings it quite like I've brought it. I am the measuring stick of this division, honestly. I might not have the resume to back it up and I've lost more times than I want to admit but we all know who puts on the best and most exciting matches week after week; ME. So... you know what? I can't blame Ronda for wanting to step into a ring with me. I applaud her desire to go straight to the top... but uhh...

Sasha glances at Liv and smirks as she hesitates to finish for a second.

[SASHA BANKS]
Make sure she has a backup plan, aight? Because we all know Ronda Rousey doesn't take losing very well.

The duos laughs with one another as Heyman would continue.

[Paul Heyman]
Oh trust me, Miss Banks. My Client does not need a back up plan, infact her plan is so simple even Miss Morgan could understand it. At Cyberslam, my client is going to walk into that ring....and BREAK your arm. Then my client is going to go onto becoming THE REIGNING DEFENDING UNDISPUTED XWL WOMENS CHAMPION. At Cyberslam, Miss Banks....You are stepping in that ring with a woman that is like no other. At Cyberslam...You will find out first hand just why my client is the baddest woman on the planet!

Anarchy then fades to commercial break after the monumental match was made official between two huge stars.

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Nia rises up off of Ember's carcass following that brutal clothesline as she completely powered out of Ember's eclipse and delivering a crush leg drop that kept The Shenom down for the count. A mean glare is enough to make the referee quickly raise her hand as the audience boos disappointed to see their fellow Texan fall just short against The Irresistible Force.



[Mauro Ranallo]
An always impressive and imposing victory from Nia Jax.

[Corey Graves]
You've gotta give it to Ember, she fought like hell, and maybe if she had successfully connected with The Eclipse things mind have gone differently. But Nia's power proved to be the deciding factor.

[Mauro Ranallo]
The Women's Division clearly sees The Eclipse as a game changer, which is why anyone Ember's targeted it with has done everything to avoid it. You gotta wonder if that'll change when Ember finally hits it.

[Corey Graves]
It's an insane move with enough impact to drop any Woman on any night, even one of Nia's size. But that night was not tonight.

Nia pulls away from the referee then her menacing gaze shifts to the woman at her feet, perhaps not done just yet with The War Goddess.



But before anything could happen, suddenly the camera pans out and we see none other than a very brave Renee Young stepping into the ring with a mic, looking to get a word from the monster of a woman after she's feasted on one of the potential options to challenge Natalya at Cyberslam.

[Renee Young]
Nia, excuse me I was hoping to get a moment of your time.

Nia simply stares at her not saying a word which we presume to be compliance from The Irresistible Force.

[Renee Young]
Well first off, congratulations on your victory over Ember Moon. With 2 weeks remaining until the votes as locked in and Natalya's challenger is officially set. Do you believe tonight's victory has set you apart from your other fellow options Dakota Kai, Kaitlyn, and of course Ember Moon?

[Nia Jax]
The fact you ask that is ludicrous. I have always been apart from the other options going into cyberslam. I have always been the clear choice and tonight I made that even clearer.

[Renee Young]
One interesting factor that may play a role in their vote is the history you of course have with The Women's Champion. Your only one on one loss came from Natalya, talk to us about the motivation that comes from a moment like that. What would be different besides the title being on the line, if they were to vote for you?

[Nia Jax]
The difference is that this time, I won't lose. Next question.

[Renee Young]
Assuming Natalya's watching, as she expressed to Ember earlier on in the evening that she would be what would you say to her as you stand here victorious over Ember Moon tonight?

[Nia Jax]
Next time, it'll be you laid beneath my feet natalya. Get used to the vision of my hand being raised for soon your title will be strapped around my waist because I am the most dominant woman XWL has ever seen and I will continue to be for a very long time.

Nia having said all she needed to say, turns away from Renee then looks right into the camera as if she were looking into the champion's eyes and presses her fist firmly into her palm determined to make Natalya pay for being the only blemish on her record in XWL.  

The camera pans around the arena, and after a few short seconds pass the Eli Drake's theme music hits.



The crowd cheers loudly as Eli Drake enters out onto the stage wearing a suit, and the Intercontinental Championship raised high into the air.



[Corey Graves]
There he is ladies, and gentlemen! Our Intercontinental Championship! Last week, Eli Drake met with The Alpha Club to discuss his match with Chris Jericho...

Eli lowers his title, and begins walking down the ramp with a smile on his face. He takes the time to sign a few autographs, and give some high fives out to the XWL Universe.

[Mauro Ranallo]
But little did we know it was an ambush set up by Chris Jericho. Which ended up back firing when Gargano somehow getting his theme song to play to confuse Chris Jericho. Eli saw his opportunity once he came to his senses, and realized the bell was rung then capitalized hitting Chris Jericho with The Gravy Train for the one two three. He was somehow able to make his way out of there!

Eli now stands before the ring, and he turns left. He then ascends up the stairs, and steps between the ropes to get into the ring. He grabs the microphone that is already laying in the ring for him. He looks around the arena now holding the microphone. The crowd is showing their love for Eli Drake.

["The Elite Wrestler of XWL" Eli Drake]
Oh come on guys.. you are gonna make me blush, but I am not gonna lie last week I thought I was gonna lose my title given the crappy situation. All I have to say is thank goodness for Johnny Gargano.

The crowd pops at the mere mentioning of his name

["The Elite Wrestler of XWL" Eli Drake]
Hell without him, I wouldn't be standing here Intercontinental Champion. Where ever you are man thank you so much for giving me a chance to capitalize, and get that victory. Not the ideal victory but a victory is a victory none the less.

Eli pauses for a brief second, and the continues talking again.

["The Elite Wrestler of XWL" Eli Drake]
Layla saw something in me prior to winning this...

He looks over to his belt resting on his shoulder.

["The Elite Wrestler of XWL" Eli Drake]
I am The Elite Wrestler of XWL, and I am not just gonna sit by, and let a defense go on by me. I want a challenger. It doesn't matter who. We can spin a wheel to find out that lucky dummy who gets to go one on one with The Elite One! Screw it... if you want a shot at this belt come out to this ring right now!




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The crowd erupts into a frenzy of boos, along with a slight few cheers as some of the crowd have surprisingly started to back our new General Manager seeing as to how he’s actually been doing a pretty damn good job so far. JBL eventually rolls out onto the stage, microphone in hand ready to address XWL’s Intercontinental Champion, who doesn’t seem to happy to be interrupted you his new boss.

$JBL$
Mr. E-Li-Drake. I don’t believe I’ve had the chance to formally congratulate you on you very surprising victory over the former champion, AJ Styles. A feat that I myself have never had the pleasure of doing. A feat that you should damn well be proud of, as I’m sure you are. A feat, that to be one hundred percent honest with you son, I didn’t think you had the balls to actually succeed in, but even as amazing as I am, I must admit when I am very rarely wrong. And Eli, I was wrong. I was wrong to doubt your ability. I was wrong to doubt your talent. I was wrong to think you couldn’t possibly be stupid enough to come out here, and act as if YOU run this show!

Eli’s eyes open wide, as he hears this insult, however JBL doesn’t stop there.

$JBL$
Let’s get something straight, RIGHT NOW son. You seem to have it twisted in that pea sized brain of yours. You didn’t win because you are just full of raw talent. You didn’t win because your just “that-damn-good”. It wasn’t because you think you are better than Chris Jericho, and it DAMN sure wasn’t because you are Mr. “Elite”. The ONLY reason you are standing there with that championship over your shoulder is because I gave you that shot kid. Not Layla, not Vince, not these fans. Me. I gave you that shot because I wanted to see you fail. I wanted to see your world crumble down before you yet again. The first time was at my hands. I single handily beat not only you, but Sami Zayn for the Intercontinental Championship. You, anyone in the back, or any of these people can say anything they want about the Cabinet and myself, but the fact of the matter is I pinned you and Sami Zayn. Not Virgil, not D’angelo Dinero, not Aiden English, and not Matt Sydal. Me. John Bradshaw Layfield, A Wrestling God!

JBL obviously heated fixes his tie and hair before placing his hat back upon his head.

$JBL$
But after all that. After wrongfully thanking Layla. After having Johnny Gargano screw over Chris Jericho, the man who SHOULD be champion right now, and after panning to these fans you have the audacity to declare that your issuing an open challenge for the Intercontinental Championship right here right now? I’m not sure if your just a damn fool or you’ve been talking to John Cena, but if you have he obviously didn’t tell you the cold hard truth, so I’ll tell you just like I told him. This isn’t your show, it’s mine. I make the decisions around here. I decide weather a man or woman deserves a shot at a championship and I choose when and where as I see fit. See Eli, that’s my job, not yours. So before you start issuing open challenges you need to sit down and shut the hell up, because maybe I already had a plan for you AND the Intercontinental Championship.

JBL now looks into the crowd with a sadistic smile upon his face, with a plan in mind.

$JBL$
Seeing as to how there is just so much talent on this roster itching for an opportunity I have decided to create ANOTHER match at Cyberslam. A match where you, the XWL universe get to decide who faces Eli Drake. And seeing as to how this match will be happening at Cyberslam I have decided that the choices for this match shall be one of seven talented, and not quite so talented superstars on this roster. Men like James Storm!

$JBL$
Roderick Strong!


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$JBL$
And Kenny Omega!

The crowd goes absolutely nuts at their GM’s announcement.

$JBL$
You see Eli it doesn’t matter who they choose, all that matters is you are stripped of a championship you obviously don’t deserve. So I hope you enjoy your last few weeks with the gold, because once you loose it I’ll make damn sure you don’t get your hand anywhere near it ever agai.....

Eli raises his mic up to his mouth cutting JBL off.

["The Elite Wrestler of XWL" Eli Drake]
You done yet or do we need to suffer listening to you get winded while talking some more? Let's get one thing fucking straightened out right now "boss". You would have never gotten that title if it wasn't for Sami Zayn. So you better thank that dummy that you even beat me. It wasn't due to you being a "Wrestling God".

Eli chuckles to himself for a second after mentioning that nickname.

["The Elite Wrestler of XWL" Eli Drake]
You know what is funny? I have done homework on you "boss".

The camera pans over to JBL who seems a bit confused.

["The Elite Wrestler of XWL" Eli Drake]
Your wrestling career before here was at SOOL correct?

JBL starts to raise his mic.

["The Elite Wrestler of XWL" Eli Drake]
Shut up dummy! We all know that answer, but my point is didn't you only hold one title there? You put yourself on this pedestal that you don't belong on. Now just because you are the man in charge you expect me to get on my knees, and kicks your ass? No that isn't happening here. I will take on any challenge you throw in my direction, because YUP you guessed it! I am The Elite Superstar of XWL.

A smile forms on the face of Eli Drake as the fans cheer backing him up.

["The Elite Wrestler of XWL" Eli Drake]
Let's be serious here JBL you are not the reason why I am standing here with this belt resting on my shoulder. You try to play these mind games that make zero sense. Are you starting to grow senile old man? Because if you go back, and watch what happened JBL Layla is the reason why I stand here with this belt, and it pisses you off that I am the mark that is left from her. So you are trying to pull out all the stops here, and trust me JBL no matter who that wheel lands they are going to find themselves on the receiving end of a kister kicking! That isn't an insult that is just a fact of life!

$JBL$
As a matter of fact son, no I wasn’t finished. But seeing as to how you continuously run your mouth without making a damn bit of sense I suppose I should just finish by announcing the seventh choice to face you at Cyberslam. My newest prodigy...

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The crowd becomes star struck at not only the newest choice to the International Championship match at Cyberslam, not only JBL’s newest prodigy, but the newest member to join the XWL roster.

[Corey Graves]
Oh my go, I can’t believe it, he’s here!

[Mauro Ranallo]
What does this mean for XWL!?

[Corey Graves]
Great thing Mauro. Great Things.

Drew McIntyre walks out onto the stage wearing a suit, not much like people are used to, however he sports it quite well. His long brown hair drapes down over his shoulders and a grin emerges through his thick scruffy beard. He looks around the sea of mixed reactions until his gaze lands upon the Intercontinental Champion, Eli Drake. He raises the microphone to his mouth.

{Drew McIntyre}
..........

but before he can even begin he stops himself. He shakes his head no and throws the microphone onto the ground. He looks at Eli, as does JBL, and they both begin to laugh

$JBL$
You see Eli, he’s new and already knows that you don’t deserve to hear him speak tonight. He doesn’t need to dip down and stoop to your level. He’s the next BIG thing here in XWL. A future World Heavyweight Champion, and A soon to be World Television Champion! So I hope you enjoy the little time you have left, because just like I took of from you last time, I’ll make damn sure it’s taken from you at Cyberslam. See ya soon “champ”.

JBL tips his hat to Eli as Drew shoots a smart ass smirk before both men turn around and leave the arena as Anarchy fades to a commercial break.

Spoiler:

Anarchy returns from commercial break and we are greeted by an unusual sight in the ring. Chris Jericho sat on a steel chair. There was no sign of Kevin Owens nor Sami Zayn hanging around. Just the Alpha and his XWL World Tag Team Championship which was wrapped tightly around the Canadian's waist. There was silence in the arena. His theme song wasn't playing and the crowd was rather confused which was indicated in the form of silence. The Alpha holds a microphone in his hand as he keeps his head ducked. The microphone was brought to his mouth and the only sound we heard was his breath hitting the top of the microphone. A couple seconds pass before Chris Jericho finally begins to speak.

[CHRIS JERICHO]
Do you understand what it's like to go home to your children who are expecting you to walk through that door with two championships in hand? Do you know how hard it is to say that Daddy wasn't able to reclaim his prized Intercontinental Championship? And then you see their adorable little smiles turn to frowns and it breaks your heart because you can clearly see how disappointed they are. They loved holding that championship. They loved taking pictures with that championship so they could brag about it to their friends. It made me a proud father knowing my children are proud of the man that I am... but then I let them down... No... I didn't let them down... I promised them that I would bring home that Intercontinental Championship. I promised them that I would walk through our front door with two championships in my hands... I didn't let my children down... Johnny Gargano let my children down.

The crowd cheers at the mention of Johnny Gargano.

[CHRIS JERICHO]
Ash. I'm sorry I let you down. Cheyenne and Sierra. I'm sorry I let the two of you down as well... and I'm going to make another promise to my kids that I intend on keeping. I promise to all three of you sitting at home that your father is going to end the little pest known as Johnny Gargano. Your father is going to wrap his hands around the neck of Johnny Gargano and he's going to squeeze until he can no longer breathe. I am going to make him pay for everything that he's done. I am going to make him pay for cheating me out of my one on one match at Cyberslam. Johnny Gargano didn't beat me. Johnny Gargano cheated and got the help of Dean Ambrose to make sure I didn't have my fair one on one match. It's a conspiracy not just against me but against all of Alpha Club and I am so fucking sick and tired of everyone in this company being against me. There would be no XWL without me. There would be no tag titles without me. There would be no Johnny Gargano without ME putting this company on the map.

Jericho lifts his head and begins to stand up. The hand that doesn't hold the microphone grabs the steel chair at the top and Jericho tosses the chair up the ramp. His breathing has grown heavier. It was noticeable that the more he thinks about Gargano, the more annoyed he gets. The more that he wanted to punch something or even someone. Jericho turns his head and looks into the camera, his voice raised as he shouts and points directly at the camera as if he was talking directly to Johnny Gargano.

[CHRIS JERICHO]
JOHNNY GARGANO! I AM GOING TO FUCK YOU UP! YOU HEAR ME? HUH!? YOU WILL BE LUCKY TO -

[Johnny Gargano]
Lucky to what Chris?

Gargano's voice interrupts Jericho who is immediately startled and begins to look all around him.  The fans cheer although some are notably silent given Gargano's recent actions.  The man himself appears on the stage with a mic in hand, with no music to accompany him.  He locks his gaze directly on his co-contender for the World title and you can tell he has no love for him whatsoever.

[Johnny Gargano]
Go on, tell the world how you're going take me out.  Go on.  I'm waiting.  Tell the world how you're going to beat me so badly that I won't be able to walk.  Tell the world how you're going to break not only my body, but my mind.  Go on Chris, I'm waiting.

Jericho is confused by all of this and as he raises his microphone again to respond, Gargano cuts him off.

[Johnny Gargano]
No Chris.  I've heard it all before.  Besides, you've already broken me both mentally and physically right?  But I'm still here.  I may still be in constant pain because of what you did to me.  I might also have gone a little crazy and off the rails lately... but I'm still standing. And my mind is still able to focus on what's important.  And that is becoming World Heavyweight Champion at Cyberslam.

The crowd cheers as the old Gargano heart and defiance resurfaces after being clouded in darkness the past couple of weeks.  He seems to be back to his old self, even if just for a moment.  A glint appears in Gargano's eye.

[Johnny Gargano]
So you can stand out here acting like I'm nothing.  Like I'm just a small, fragile little man that you're going to break.  But you've done that already Chris.  And it didn't work.  And for the record, I didn't let your kids down Chris.  You are the one who let your kids down the moment you embraced this persona of being a lame, swearing, old guy pretending to be a rockstar instead of being a wrestler.  The same wrestler that I used to idolize.  "The most decorated champion in XWL's history."  Now you're nothing more than a comedy act.  The proof of that just aired on live television... you dropped a few f-bombs and threatened to murder me.  Wake up Chris!  There is nothing "Alpha" about Chris Jericho in 2018.

Gargano's words are laced with venom. He isn't letting up and you can tell that Jericho is being affected by his insults.

[Johnny Gargano]
I mean, you can't even win a match on your own or fight your own battles anymore.  Your buddy Kevin Owens got involved in our match at Warzone and Sami Zayn was the reason you became Tag Team Champion. Honestly, Chris, you need to take a long, hard look in the mirror.  And what you'll see, is what we all see: an embarrassment of a wrestler... and an embarrassment of a human being.

You could almost hear the 'oooohhh' from the crowd because of that last remark made by Johnny Gargano. Jericho refuses to look at Gargano so he chooses to look at the ground instead. The anger was obvious. The nerve of this guy coming out here and interrupting him... but then Chris laughs. He lifts his head and it's almost like that anger was never there. The Alpha, there he stands, with this weird little smile on his face.

[CHRIS JERICHO]
Wow. That was... That was something. I didn't expect you to have the balls to actually come out here and say that to my face. I'm a little taken back if I was being honest. I don't really know where to start... except I do know where to start because I noticed a lot of flaws in your statements. For example, you claim that I am a wannabe rockstar yet... let's look at the statistics, shall we...  My latest album, properly named Judas, reached the United States Billboard Top 200. The music video for Judas has surpassed twenty-two million views while other music videos are on the rise. I don't know about you but that does not sound like a wannabe to me. That sounds like a SUCCESSFUL rockstar who could be bigger than he is but he chooses to manage a professional wrestling career on top of that. And do you know why I am able to manage that? Do you know why I am able to have a successful wrestling career and a successful wrestling career? Because I'm the mother fucking Alpha and that is not opinion. That is a fact.

Jericho then turns the attention to his choice of attire. An all black pair of pants that are tucked into his wrestling boots. A 'Judas' t-shirt worn on his upper body.

[CHRIS JERICHO]
Am I an embarrassment because I'm not out here dressing to impress like guys like you? Because I don't come out here in bright colored trunks that show off my thighs and my light-up jacket anymore? I get it. Those were the days when Chris Jericho was cool. He was a total badass. He was even pretty cool when he wore those suits and talked slowly... and used big words... and sounded so monotone... Now, Chris is nothing more than some washed-up man living in the past while also trying to fit in... except that's not the case. Time is changing and I am moving on with it as it goes.

Jericho then approaches the ropes, leans against them and points to Johnny Gargano.

[CHRIS JERICHO]
Do you want to see an embarrassment? Wait until Cyberslam when I make one out of YOU and Dean Ambrose

[Johnny Gargano]
I'm looking forward to it.  So, so much.  But I have an idea.  The World title and Dean Ambrose can wait until Cyberslam.  But if you want to try and make an embarrassment out of me?  Why wait?

The crowd cheers in approval as Gargano's face is full of intent.

[Johnny Gargano]
Why wait until Cyberslam?  Let's do this right NOW!

Gargano drops his mic and begins charging towards the ring as the crowd egg him on.  Jericho is taken aback by this sudden development and takes a few steps back before focusing on what needs to be done.  He too discards his mic and readies himself for his approaching enemy.  Gargano slides into the ring under a volley of cheers and darts at Jericho, taking him down and landing shots as he tries to cover up.  The crowd are going crazy at this!  Jericho eats a few more shots but then is able to sprawl and switch position to mount Gargano himself and land a few shots of his own.  He gets up and while Gargano tries to get to his feet he lays in a hard kick to his ribs.  Jericho smirks and turns to the fans to rub it in their faces.  He turns back around and is met by a somehow recovered Gargano who again takes him down!

Suddenly there a sickening crack and Johnny screams out in pain. The crowd goes quiet and the camera pans up to see Dean Ambrose standing above Gargano with a steel chair in his hand. Before the crowd can sort their feelings Dean lifts the chair up and hits Jericho who was rolling over. Dean continues to beat Jericho with no mercy until Jericho rolls out of the ring and hits the floor. Dean eyes are wild and his face is a mask of anger. With Jericho gone Dean slowly turns around to see Johnny crawling towards the ropes. As Dean approaches he drops the the chair in the middle of the ring before grabbing Johnny harshly by his head. Dean drags Gargano to where he's standing above the chair before hooking his arms and delivering Dirty Deeds! Johnny's head bounces off the chair and Dean pushes his body off of him. Silence still graces the arena as Dean stares at the chaos he's caused. He smiles to himself before kicking the chair away and rolling under the bottom rope. As Dean walks up the ramp he gives a one finger salute to his Gargano and Jericho leaving bodies in his wake and a message from the Champion sent

When Anarchy returns, all that we see is the flame of a single candle light. We watch it burn for a little bit, before beginning to hear a voice-over from none other than the Eater of Worlds, Bray Wyatt.

[Bray Wyatt]
You really don’t understand what you’ve gotten yourself into, do you?

Suddenly the screen switches from the candle light to about a month ago where, we are replayed Kyle O'Reilly’s initial thoughts on Bray Wyatt.

[Kyle O'Reilly]
Hey guys... you want to hear a joke?

[Kyle O'Reilly]
BRAY WYATT!

[Bray Wyatt]
You think this all just some joke, some little game you’re playing, before you run off to the rest of your little friends and talk about just how united you all are. But the truth is Kyle, that’s not what this is, no no no. This is something, much, much more significant. For what you don’t understand…..

[Kyle O'Reilly]
Nobody cares about Bray Wyatt.  Nah-uh.

[Kyle O'Reilly]
I don't care about guys in sheep masks showing up out of nowhere.

[Bray Wyatt]
…..is that you most definitely should care. And I for one would think you would have listened to the signs I have tried to give you, warning you about what may happen if you continue to provoke the forces within…..

We see the series of mind games Wyatt has played on O’Reilly, starting with the Sister Abigail from behind, followed by the ring being surrounded by men in sheep masks, and finally we are once again treated to the sight of him knocked out cold at Warzone, with ‘sheep’ written on his back in blood.

[Bray Wyatt]
….and yet you continue on, as if you have nothing to lose. But let me tell you something, Kyle. You are the one with everything to lose. That big ego of yours? That can be erased. That little Undisputed Era? Like grains of sand. That little friend Bobby of yours? The universe has no sympathy for your little travel stories. And once all that is gone, all that’s left will be you, all alone, a husk of a man. And when that happens, well, there only will be one thing left to do.

With those words we finally come back to the candle light from before. Once again it burns for a little bit, but this time a finger reaches out and extinguishes the flame, leaving nothing but ash and ember. This is the final image we see as Anarchy continues.

we go to the back as Roman Reigns is making his way down the hall to his match with Sydal. Along the way he is stopped by a XWL interviewer.

INTERVIEWER
Roman, how does it feel to be back in XWL and facing one of its veterans Matt Sydal?

REIGNS
To be honest I expected more of a challenge on my return. You know, someone i could go toe to toe with. A real brawl.

INTERVIEWER
Sydal not a challenge? I mean c'mon Roman. Look at his accolades, and what hes achieved here and around the world.

REIGNS
Yeah, hes done a lot, but so what. Im a Big Dog here, this is now my yard. And im gonna mark my territory when i pin that high flying chihuahua and make him my bitch.

Reigns shoulders the interviewer as he leaves.



We come back with Sydal already in the ring as Reigns makes his way down the ramp.



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As Roman's hand is raised in victory, you see Sydal sitting there with a look of disappointment on his face. He came out here last week with a victory over Daniel Bryan throwing himself into any title conversation to bring the return of "The Golden One" but as we heard not long ago JBL declared a vote to determine Eli Drake's Number One Contender. And on that list is the man he defeated, not him. So you have to believe he came out here to show JBL it was a mistake he'd regret. But, instead Roman Reigns was able to come out on top of this match. Matt being a guy that respects game, finally gets up and walks over to Roman. We're unsure of what he may do, but quickly his hand extends to "The Big Dog" and nods saying "Good match." Reigns smiles, but instead of shaking Sydal's hand he proceeds to pat him on the head like a child.....

MAURO RANALLO
That's not very sportsmanlike.

COREY GRAVES
A bold move by Roman Reigns. On his first night back he defeats one of the most, if not the most successful Superstar to set foot in XWL...and when that man offers a handshake, he pets him like a child.

With that belittling gesture, Roman cracks a grin going to turn away from Sydal, who immediately had a sour expression across his face. Without any hesitation, or a second for Roman to think he's as "big" of a man he thinks he is by doing that. Matt grabs Roman by his wrist, and shouts "HEY ROMAN, PLAY DEAD!" He spins him back around and delivering a swift kick to the gut before doubling him over in perfect position as he drives him into the canvas with The Here It Is Driver!

COREY GRAVES
Normally I'd call it sour grapes over losing, but Roman really asked for that.

MAURO RANALLO
You don't throw any disrespect towards a man like Matt Sydal. This man made a career off of putting guys like Roman in their place.

Matt looks down at Roman with disgust, that soon fades into a smile as he kneels down and pats Roman on the head like you would a puppy for being obedient and says "GOOD DOG!" Dishing the disrespect right back at him. Matt then leaves the ring and heads up the ramp, this wasn't an attack because he lost, it was a message to Roman Reigns that was precisely delivered.  

COREY GRAVES
I can't imagine The Big Dog is going to take this lying down.

MAURO RANALLO
He's got two choices, he takes this as a lesson to humble himself, or he tries to make Matt regret standing up for himself.

Matt soon walks through the curtain where immediately the same interviewer that spoke to Roman before the match is standing ready to get Matt's thoughts over what just took place.

INTERVIEWER
Excuse me, Matt? I was hoping to get a word from you after well, what just transpired out there following your match with Roman Reigns.

MATT SYDAL
It's simple, you know how when you get a new puppy and they're so eager to have someone pay attention to them, that they act out, eat your shoes, chew up the floor...or even bite you? Well what happens then? You reprimand them, you flick their nose, you lightly pat them on the behind, well what I just did out there was the equivalent of that.  Roman's a great competitor, I respected what he brought to the table, and kudos to him for the victory. But, don't get ahead of yourself "Big Dog" this isn't your yard, and I am NO ONE'S "bitch."

INTERVIEWER
I actually had the opportunity to speak with Roman before he went out for your match and he expressed how he hoped he'd have more of a "challenge" in his first match back...

This piece of information amuses Matt as he actually chuckles at that.

MATT SYDAL
Oh yeah, he did...didn't he? Well here's a challenge for you Roman. I want a rematch, and seeing as Cyberslam is in 2 weeks why don't I also be your first Pay-Per-View match back? I know what he's probably thinking as he hears this. Why do I need to accept a challenge of a man I already beat? It's simple, if you're such a "BIG MAN" then you should easily be able to do it again, right? After all, very few men can say they've bested me twice in a row, maybe if you can people might actually believe you when you say this is your "yard." And because I'm such a nice guy I'll let you decide what the options are. Might I suggest a Dog Collar Match? It's a horrible stipulation, like really what were they thinking? But if that's what it takes to put a leash on you then so be it, right? Now be a good boy, and accept.

With a challenge issued for a rematch between the two of them at Cyberslam, Matt walks off and we head to a commercial break.

Normal Match





*As Gargano's hand is raised in victory he uses the other to feel his head, no doubt still experiencing the pain from the earlier Dirty Deeds onto a steel chair.  That on top of everything Bryan put him through in this match has clearly all mounted up on him and he looks to be in agony.  The roar of the crowd fuels him on though, and he begins his celebrations.*

*With momentum on his side, the crowd back on his side and his focus restored, Gargano looks to be the Johnny Wrestling of old.  The last few weeks have been testing times, but he appears to have persevered and come out the other side.*

*Gargano turns and is met by a beaten and fatigued Daniel Bryan.  He looks completely dejected after picking up this loss. Gargano notices this and does a noble thing, he offers his hand to a man in need and a competitor he greatly respects.  Bryan is at first shocked by this and looks around at the XWL Universe, who begin the fabled "Yes!" chant.  Gargano says something to him which isn't picked up, trying to encourage him to accept this show of sportsmanship and respect.*

*Bryan looks around once more at the fans who egg him on.
Then he looks back at the hand of Gargano and accepts!  The two men share the handshake and Gargano nods in respect.  Once the handshake is over, he turns to the fans and begins the "Yes!" handmotion himself.  The fans catch on and pretty much the entire arena follows Gargano's lead.  Bryan is a little bemused by this, but Gargano turns to him and says "come on!".  He's letting Bryan have his moment despite the loss.  After all, both men went to war and on any other day, this match could have easily gone the other way.*

*Bryan joins in with Gargano and both men continue the Yes! celebrations in a feel-good moment as Anarchy fades to a commercial break...*