XWL Breakdown: 8/29/2014 - 9/5/2014

Alright let me get this straight? I bludgeon Golddust. Pound his face in the canvas like it was a railroad spike. Nail that motherfucker with more jobber clobbers than i can count? Leave him in a pile of his own shame and disappointment at II. After he tormented me like an aggravating mosquito that no matter how many times you try to swing at it the fucker just won't die. Now after all that. All that shit that i had to go through when i could have been doing ANYTHING more productive like taking Roman Reigns' title. Hell messing up Fandango and his shitty dance moves. Knocking that Beiber-esque hair cut off of AJ Styles. I mean really there were plenty of things that i could have and would have rather been doing.

The arrival of The Wyatt Family draws near but we first see a different group of men that XWL has gotten the pleasure of being acquainted with over the months. Karl Anderson is shown standing over Brock Lesnar, then we get a close up of Luke Harper’s eyes flashing on and off the screen. AJ Styles is hitting Styles Clash on Eric  Young and again Harper’s eyes cut through the image. Prince Devitt is next, shown standing imposingly on the stage with his body paint then the image is quickly gone and this time Harper’s face remains on the screen.



Luke Harper
The factory has just produced the latest batch of revolutionaries that have bullets spraying everywhere.



Luke Harper
They have yet to learn people are more frightened of what they cannot see... and that their weapon of choice is ineffective against the monsters that lurk amongst the shadows.



Luke Harper
You cannot kill that which has found a purpose that transcends life and death.



Luke Harper
Prince Devitt…



Luke Harper
How long will your whimsical reign of terror last once you finally realize that the people you walk amongst do not have a knife to spare?



Luke Harper
They will be the first to defile the grave I place you in.



Harper chuckles softly as his haunting words are left to hang in the air to simmer in a pot of doubt and fear that he will try to feed Prince Devitt so that he succumbs to the same illness that has plagued countless others that have stood in his past. Harper has learned well from Bray Wyatt and wields words and plays mind games almost as unnaturally efficient as his leader. Tonight, two representatives of the biggest factions marking their territory in XWL right now will go to war and the audience may drown in the blood that is shed.

Michael Cole
Welcome back ladies and gentleman to Friday night Breakdown! We're just three weeks away from Eye for an Eye where the World Heavyweight champion, John Cena, will put his title on the line inside of the devilish, Elimination Chamber! But the question on everyone's mind has to be, will his opponents even make it there? Let's take you all back to last week's main event, where Kane, made his . . . Nightmarish return.

Dash wrote:

Kane shows no emotion as he takes a few steps with Nakamura still in his hold. Everyone knows what's coming, but that still doesn't stop them from hoping that they're wrong. Unfortunately, all the hope in the world can't help Nakamura now, his life is in the hands of the Big Red Monster, and Kane is a man who's widely known for his taste for destruction. Kane adjusts Nakamura's position in his arms, setting him up perfectly for his signature move, he jumps up and as he comes back down, he drops his knees, causing Nakamura's skull to bounce off the floor as Kane hits a brutal tombstone that leaves Nakamura gasping for breath.



Jim Ross
NO!!! NO!!! KANE JUST KILLED NAKAMURA!! WHY?!!

Jerry Lawler
Don't look now, JR, but I don't think he's done yet.

Kane look down at what he's done, but with Nakamura still breathing, albeit lightly, he doesn't seem satisfied with his work yet. He looks around the arena, surveying his surroundings, looking for something, anything, that he can use to put an end to Nakamura once and for all, and he finds exactly what he's looking for. Leaving Nakamura on the ground in terrible pain, Kane makes his way over to the corner of the ring, his eyes fixated on the steel steps leaning against the ring post. He leans down and with one swift movement, he lifts the top of the steel steps and tosses them to the side, clearly not intending to use that part for whatever he has planned. Turning his attention to the lower area of the steps, sadistic thoughts run through his mind and he heads back to where Nakamura is left lying.

Jim Ross
Wait... NO! You can't! Kane, don't do this!!

Michael Cole
This is taking it way too far. Kane, you've done what you came out here to do, please, just leave it there, you could end this poor man's career.

Jerry Lawler
I still don't understand why Kane is doing this. What could be his motivation?

Michael Cole
He's a monster! The only motivation he needs is the look of pain and suffering on the face of the man he's attacking.

With his target set on Nakamura once more, Kane lowers down and lifts Nakamura's head off the ground, he wraps his hands around his shoulders and drags him over to the steel steps. The crowd are pelading with Kane to stop his attack, but the emotionless monster couldn't care less, all he cares about is causing Nakamura as much pain as he can. Kane leans down once again, he lifts the lifeless body up, and drags him as he steps up onto the top of the steps, before lifting him up in the same manner as before, but this time with a lot less showcasing, he turns him on his head and holds him in place. The crowd are screaming, children are crying, as Kane jumps up and once again, he comes crashing down onto the steel steps, dropping down to his knees, smashing Nakamura's skull against the steel as the thud rings through the arena.



Nakamura slumps down off the steel steps and onto the ground beside, blood trickling down the side of his face, which Kane seems as happy as Kane can be to see. With Nakamura now left a broken, bloody mess, Kane appears to be satisfied with his work, he walks around the ring as the emergency team rush down the ramp to Nakamura's aid, a stretcher in their hands, they're followed by a group of XWL officials, and all of them run down to the ringside area as Kane makes his way to the bottom of the ramp. The team of officials help the emergency team to place Nakamura safely on the stretcher, while making sure that Kane keeps clear. Two men roll Nakamura over, as the others slowly place the stretcher underneath.



Jim Ross
I just... I don't understand this... Why would Kane target Nakamura so ruthlessly?

Michael Cole
I don't think there's any reason good enough to take it to these lengths.

Kane continues to walk up the ramp, and everyone in the arena who was wondering why Kane would do such a thing, is soon set straight as...



The general manger, Stephanie McMahon's entrance music hits, and if it isn't already apparent that this brutal attack was down to her, it soon is made apparent as she wastes no time, coming out through the curtains, clapping her hands, praising Kane for what he's done.

Jim Ross
WHAT?! Now I've seen it all!! Stephanie McMahon did this?! She told Kane to do this?!

Michael Cole
N one tells Kane to do anything, JR, he does what he wants to. If it works out for Stephanie McMahon, then that's all the better.

Jerry Lawler
Of course it works out for Stephanie. There's no way that Nakamura will be in any shape to compete inside the Elimination chamber in four weeks time. In fact, Nakamura's career as we know it, could be over indefinitely. This was a sickening move by the General Manager, I'm finding it hard to believe that she could possibly be behind such a disgusting act.

Michael Cole
I for one think it was a decision that was best for business. Stephanie McMahon doesn't want the XWL World Heavyweight Championship to be around the waist of Shinsuke Nakamura, so she made sure that there was no way that could ever happen. Now all she needs to do is take care of Eric Young and Dean Ambrose, at least then we'll be guaranteed a worthy champion out of the chamber.

Kane continues walking down the ramp until he comes to a stop beside the cheery Stephanie McMahon. He gives her a cold look before raising his hands up to his mask, and much to the surprise of the entire XWL universe, he lifts the mask off his head, and hands it over to the General manager, who stares at it before reluctantly accepting it.



Kane continues to make his way out of the arena, leaving a perplexed Stephanie McMahon staring at the sweat drenched mask in her hands, but she doesn't see it as that, she sees it as a symbol. A symbol of the destruction that just took place, a symbol of the monster that is Kane, but most importantly, a symbol demonstrating the power that Stephanie McMahon has in the grasp of her hand. With a smirk, she raises the mask up into the air as XWL logo appears in the corner of the screen, signifying the end to this incredible night.

Michael Cole
Over this past week we've received word that Nakamura will NOT be competing at Eye for an Eye, or if he'll EVER even compete here in the XWL again.

J.R.
Kane's actions were sickening, it was hard to watch, Cole. But we all know who the REAL culprit is here, and that's Stephanie McMahon!

King
As you all saw, McMahon raised Kane's mask up high with that same old smirk on her face. She clearly had this all planned out from the start, and now John Cena is down one opponent inside of the Elimination Chamber. I'm sure he's just heartbroken!

Michael Cole
You two are killing me, this is what's BEST for BUSINESS! Could you imagine Nakamura as our World champion? It'd be a disaster. And I'm not saying what Kane did last week was okay, it wasn't, but look at the big picture here!

J.R.
The big picture here, Cole, is that Stephanie McMahon and John Cena seem to be in cahoots together. And now you add Kane to that mix? We've got trouble ahead, folks.

Just as J.R. finishes up what he was saying, the big screen lights up with the image of the boss herself, Stephanie McMahon! She's in her office, a great big grin on her face. She takes a deep breath, turning to talk to someone who's off screen.



Stephanie McMahon
I just want you to know how much I appreciate what you did for me last week, what you did for John. And now, well, look at you! You look fantastic! Out of that mask and into a suit . . . You're finally rid of the demon . . . Kane . . .



The fans are shocked to say the least as Kane stands with a blank, but almost sad look on his face, dressed from head to toe in a black suit. A red tie dangles from his neck as McMahon drones on, Kane staring off to the side.



Stephanie McMahon
I also want you to know that this is far from over, okay? I'm going to need you again . . . And soon. I don't know WHAT my father was thinking forcing John into the Elimination Chamber at Eye for an Eye. Especially with the likes of Eric Young and Dean Ambrose. But now Nakamura is out of the way, and that's a good, no, that's a GREAT thing! We need to keep the World title around Cena's waist, that's your one and only job. Keep John Cena safe. Keep the World championship safe.



Stephanie goes to speak again but this time Kane stops her, looking up and sporting a, sort of grin.

Kane Corporate Kane
Let me stop you right now, Stephanie. What I did last week, it felt . . . Good. Taking the soul of Nakamura, it felt right. But now, you've got me dressed up like just another one of your puppets! I didn't do what I did last week for you and I DEFINITELY, didn't do it for John Cena. I did it because I wanted to, I did it because I NEEDED to. This . . . This suit, this tie! Stephanie, you need to give me back my mask . . . You need to give me back my demon!



McMahon almost chuckles, looking Kane up and down as she tilts her head back a bit.

Stephanie McMahon
Let me make something perfectly clear, Kane. I OWN you now. The demon doesn't come out of the box unless I say it does. You're not just another one of my puppets, Kane, you're my FAVORITE one. You are going to make sure that John Cena walks out of Eye for an Eye with the World title still over his shoulder. You will do what I say when I say it, and that's that. You know what will happen if you disobey me, don't think that I won't do it. You're mine, so get used to the suit and tie, or you'll be buried in it.



Stephanie McMahon
Now . . . Get out of my office.

Kane clenches his fists, a fire burning in his eyes as he glares at McMahon. He then slowly walks off, calmly opening and shutting the door. Stephanie stays put, that signature smirk crawling its way onto her face as Breakdown cuts to its next segment.

The camera appears backstage pointed at Micheal Cole backstage mic in hand, ready to talk.

*Micheal Cole*
Welcom ladies and gentleman, I have the honor to have a complete backstag interveiw with The Yes Man Daniel Bryan. Here we go. So Bryan how do you feel going into a match with the one they call best in the world?

*Daniel Bryan*
Well Cole I can tell you right now its not going to be easy, but if you take a look back at my career nothing really comes easy for me anyways so Im kinda used to it. The best thing I can do is just go in with a full head of steam and do what I do best and I'm confident I can walk out the better man.

Micheal Cole
Fair enough, so going out to japan give me your thoughts did you enjoy it, the food, the people, don't tell Brie I said this but the women?

Daniel Bryan
Well considering the fact I'm a vegan there food gave me a chance to try some other type of stuff besides what I'm eating all the time. Food was great though never really tasted food like that before, really glad I went. I also met some wonderful new people, it was a great experience overall, and for the ladies Cole we will talk later about that.


Micheal Cole
Indeed we will, do you Daniel Bryan have any plans going into out next PPV Eye 4 an Eye?

Daniel Bryan
Well Cole yes and no. I wouldn't really call them plans, but I do have something in store for a certain somebody who has been running their mouth around here a little bit too much, cant say any names but you all are in for a awakening at Eye 4 an Eye.


Micheal Cole
Oh, well i would hate to be that person who is on you bad side, best of luck to you and that plan of yours. Later in the weeks you said it is you goal, it is your responsibility to win the World Heavyweight Championship for your fans, kinda like a repayment for all they have done for you, how do you see that turning out?

Daniel Bryan
Well Cole, like a few weeks ago I just arrived back on the spot and we have so much talent here I just cant race to the top and grab the title, I have to work hard and do what I love to do, so it may take me months to get there but I will get there because its a promise I made to my fans, and its a promise Im going to keep to my fans no matter what.


Micheal Cole
Ok that sounds good, hopefully you can fufill your promise to them and become champion one day. Now I know you have a very important match here tonight so I'm going to get out of your hairs. Good Luck.

Micheal Cole walks off leaving Daniel Bryan preparing for his match alone.

Breakdown returns to the face of Randy Orton. He is standing in the middle of the ring not looking too pleased. He raises the mic in his hand and begins to speak.

[Randy Orton]
My name… Is Randy Orton.



The crowd lets out a mixed reaction.

[Randy Orton]
And I am getting sick and tired of all these nobodies that make up more than half of XWL's roster walking up to me and thinking for one second that they deserve my respect….

[Randy Orton]
First Ricochet, now the Bullet Club, who's next?



The crowd doesn't know what to think, having never heard this theme before. Orton looks towards the stage with a skeptical look.

[Cole]
I'm not sure who that.. Wait is that...



[JR]
It's Enzo Amore!!!

[King]
And by his side as always, Big Cass!!



The crowd gives off a loud cheer, some fans begin chanting "SAWFT!"

[ENZO]
I'm baaaaack!!!



[ENZO]
For those of you who don't know me, my name is Enzo Amore!!! Aka, EA All Day!!.. How Ya Doin'!!!

[ENZO]
I'm a bonafide G, and a certified S-T-U-D!!!!… And you can't.. teach.. that!!!!

[ENZO]
This is Big Cass!! He's seven feet tall, and he's two hundred eighty pounds!!….. And you can't.. teach.. that!!!!



[ENZO]
Growing up I was always told that in order to be the best, you need to beat the best, and in order to beat the best, you need to learn from the best. So that's exactly what I've been busy doing these past couple of months. I've been hitting the gyms with the best trainers, hitting the mats with the best coaches, and hitting the clubs with the best looking ladies. Short tempers and even shorter skirts, that's the way I like em'!!

[Cole]
Well he is Italian.

[King]
If he likes short tempers maybe you should introduce him to AJ Lee.

[Cole]
For her sake I don't think I will.

[King]
Speaking of short tempers, Randy Orton doesn't look too happy.

[Cole]
Well can you blame him! Who does Enzo Amore think he is interrupting a star such as Randy Orton!!!



[ENZO]
Now, thanks to my training I've got more moves than a knight on an empty chessboard. Check Mate bro.

[JR]
What does that even mean?

[Cole]
When it comes to Enzo Amore, I never know!

[ENZO]
Randy Orton, you may think of yourself as a ladies man, but when I walk into a room all the ladies eyes turn to me, because I'm Fresshhhhh to Deathhhh!! And you? Well you're nothing more than a Fugazi bro! You're faker than Stephanie McMahon's-

[Big Cass]
Enzo!

[ENZO]
What? I was just saying that he's faker than the story that she gave Nikki about Brie last week! What did you think I was going to say?

[Big Cass]
What? Nothing bro!!

[ENZO]
… Anyways.. Look at this chump, standing up there all mighty and high tryin' to look extra fly. Well no one's impressed, because every single person in this arena knows that there is no one flyer than Enzo Amore!!!

[ENZO]
Randy, you may think that you have the perfect look for an XWL Superstar, and you may think that there is nobody on your level, but I've got a newsflash for you bro. There aint no one, including you, who has the looks and the moves of today's top news, and that news bro, is EA All Day! Trash talkin', mohawkin', loud mouth, louder fists, how ya doin!!

[Big Cass]
You may have forgotten us Randy. But we haven't forgotten you.

[ENZO]
That's right, we haven't forgotten about what you did to my bro Big Cass.

[Big Cass]
My whole life all I ever wanted was to step into that very ring and be an XWL Superstar… I was finally there, after years of hard work, something that you wouldn't know anything about Randy… But what did you have to go and do? You went and punted me in the skull and now bye bye career, or at least for now. But you know how this business goes, when I'm healthy again who knows if there will still be a spot for me on this roster? Who knows if I'll ever be an XWL Superstar again thanks to you!!!

[Big Cass]
You went and ended the conversation before it even started, and this seven foot, two eighty pound conversation is ready for some payback!!

[ENZO]
Where we come from, we live by the motto.. An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth… You think you're a tough guy? Well you're not. And I'm about to prove it!! Everyone's a tough guy until a real tough guy walks into the room. Everyone's a G until a real G walks into the room..



[ENZO]
EA All Day and Big Cass… BADA BOOM!!. Realest Guys in the Room!!!.. How Ya Doin!!!



[ENZO]
Now it's time for us to show everyone here what you really are.. And that's… S-A-W-F-T…. SAWW-

[JR]
RKO!!! RKO!!!

The crowd boos as Orton interrupted Enzo with a swift RKO!! The Viper gets right back to his feet and stares down Big Cass, who still being injured, quickly exits the ring and drags Enzo to safety.



[Randy Orton]
Like I was saying… I am SICK AND TIRED of nobodies thinking that they are worthy of wasting my VALUABLE time!!! Stephanie McMahon, if you're watching I hope that you listen very carefully to what I'm about to say. I respect you. I respect your family. I saw that The Bullet Club was giving you problems, it is now my mission to exterminate them from this company one nobody at a time. All that I wish for in return is the respect that I deserve. I don't know who you have planned for me to face tonight, but all that I ask is that it be someone more on my.. Level, than my recent opponents..



[Steph]
Randy. You and I haven't always seen eye to eye but recently we've been speaking the same language. So tonight as a token of my appreciation, you will be going one on one with none other than….. Triple H!!!



Orton smiles, clearly happy to be put up against someone of Triple H's caliber.

[JR]
You hear that King!! Randy Orton will be taking on Triple H later tonight!! I can't wait!!!

Its been a great night so far, wonderful interveiws, shocking debuts, returns, the whole 9 yards the fans are so excited for what will happen for the remainder of the night. Could it get any better than this their wondering, I guess they are about to find out. Then out of no where an unfamiliar theme music plays with a loud clock ticking, could it be? Then out of the blue  saying in a ladies voice "Impact in 3 2 1"


There he stands the man they call MVP, standing with two body gaurds on his side, he hasent been here in over 6 months, boy those were the days back when MVP was around it could only get better now that hes back.

{Cole}
OMG, King its him, its MVP, he really is back i thought it was just a rumor but I see some rumors are true. We have not seen this guy in over 6+ months, what on earth caused him to return?
{JR}
I don't know Cole but this is more exciting then a Texas barbecue, I wonder what he has to say because he is making his way to the ring right now.

MVP walks down the ramp leaving his body guards at the top by themselves, he then walks up the steel steps and walks into the ring, paces back and fourth until he is suitable to speak, he then begins to do just that.

M.V.P
IM BACKK!!! I know you people weren't expecting me to be back so soon, but then again you people really don't seem to know a damn thing now do you? I didn't think so! Rumors have been floating around the last month or so that MVP was gonna be returning, it wasn't  true but I thought to myself "Montel why not come back, give it one more shot, I mean you were the best there was in XWL at a point in time." So I trained, I prepared, I made the rumors true and dammit it felt good! It felt good to be back in the ring and that's when i really wanted it I wanted it bad so now I'm here, I'm back baby and I'm better than ever, hey I'm back and I'm better than each and everyone of you!


M.V.P
You know, its funny to me how I was the greatest a point and then when I lost it all each and everyone of you gave up on me, not a single soul was still with me, you know how hard that was to deal with knowing that I was just on top and after one match it all just disappears, it all just vanishes. For those of you who don't know, that's why I left, I didnt abandon you guys you abandoned me first so I had to make the choice stay around and be treated like a joke or just leave and say fuck it all. I choose that one not because I felt I couldn't rise back up, but I felt betrayed by you nitwits! I felt as if you gave up on me so I thought why stay around if they don't give a damn about you, but I was wrong for doing that I should have stayed and raised back up just to rub it in to you idiotic people. Now I'm back to do just that, and for anyone backstage who wishes to step in my way, DONT because it wont be pretty for you.


{JR}
Not the MVP I wanted to see, he clearly has turned his back on the XWL universe, these people have done nothing but support him.

{Cole}
I don't think so these people do have a tendency to just give up on a supertar, i dont blame him, I like this side of MVP.

M.V.P
Its simple why I'm here, I'm here to show each and everyone of you that I still have what it takes to be the face of this company, I still have what it takes to fight up there with the big guns such as John Cena, Shawn Micheals, Eric Young, etc none of those guys intimidate me, actually I believe I have beaten 2/3 of those people already if I'm not mistaking. I still have what it takes no matter what anybody says and like I said I'm going to prove that by doing what I have to do.


M.V.P
Matter fact, why am I even talking to you people you don deserve to know my intentions, you abandoned me for crist sakes. I can show you better than I could tell you just wait on it. This isn't the last of MVP


MVP drops the mic, and walks out the ring and up the ramp meeting his body guards at the top, he then begins to go backstage but turns around and holds up his chain which says MVP!

Divas Match






Lay- er, Fandango's theme sounds just as we come back from a commercial break, but the tron illuminates in a purple mixture flashing Layla's name across it letting us know that she's the one coming out. The fans are by no means happy about it, and they make sure to let us know by letting their boos reach the rooftops. Seconds pass, as the beat grows and soon fluttering out from the back is none other than Layla herself.




She stops dead center at the top of the stage, then raises both hands in the air, forming an invisible crown above her head. She's almost jacking Beth Phoenix's trademark pose, almost...but soon those hands lower down her body, ending at her waist where a smirk comes across her face, and she lets us know that she'll soon have the title back around her waist. Of course she's been saying that for weeks, but she is one of the women inside The Elimination Chamber in three weeks, so perhaps she'll be successful in that just like she was last year. Layla gives the camera a wink then looks down at her waist, where she envisions The Divas Championship already back around it as a bell sounds.

[Lillian Garcia]
The following match is scheduled for one fall, introducing first...from Miami Florida, Layla!


[JR]
Layla's been on a roll as of late, let's see if she can keep it up tonight.

[King]
She's against a very game Nikki Bella, so while Layla may have had her number three weeks ago, and sort of last week in that Handicap Match...she'll need to really focus if she wants to keep up her winning ways.


[Michael Cole]
Layla's the most decorated diva in the history of the diva's division, and she didn't become that by losing to people like Nikki Bella.



Prancing her way down the ramp, Layla's not got a single care in the world, she's got a shot at regaining The Divas Championship at Eye For An Eye. She recently made up with her boyfriend Fandango, and she's been having quite a bit of success when it comes to matches lately, so add all of that together and you've got a very happy Layla. So happy that she's having a bit of fun with her entrance tonight, by showing off her twinkle toes, and her...other assets.



But Layla's someone that can turn up the intensity at the blink of an eye, and just as she was showing a bit of playfulness, it fades and instead we see that stone cold focus return to the face of The British Beauty. She nears the end of her path to the ring but takes a turn to the right, and a detour of sorts. As it appears like she's not ready to head to the ring just yet, she skedaddles her way over to the time keeper, where she asks for a mic, and being the dancing royalty that she is, she's granted one. The dancing tune comes to an end, as Layla raises the microphone up and taps her palm on it to bring about silence from this rudely rowdy crowd.  


[Layla]
I'd just like to take this time to dedicate this match to our Divas Champion, Madison Eagles!

Madison's not exactly a favorite among the fans much anymore either, but then again there's really only a few women back there that the fans are actually happy to see so that's not much of a surprise there. Layla lifts the mic into the air, letting the boos chorus through it with a grin on her face. Loweing the mic back down, Layla clears her throat before continuing.

[Layla]
Now Madison's a bit apprehensive about stepping inside The Elimination Chamber for the first time, and well...I remember my first time, don't you guys? I won, remember? Of course you do, because it's forever etched in history as a monumental moment. I might not look dangerous, but I think history speaks for itself, when I say that our wonderful champion need not worry about stepping inside Satan's Structure...because what she should be worrying about, is stepping into that ring...with me.

Never lacking in the confidence area, Layla seems to think that she's more threatening than The Elimination Chamber. She's just so gosh darn adorable isn't she?

[Layla]
Nikki's done so twice this month, and how has that worked out for her? But is that a surprise to anyone? Everyone knows that I'm the TRUE Queen of The Ring, so Madison...sweetheart, I dedicate this victory, to you...You and your reign as Divas Champion, a reign that might have escaped it's end at International Incident, but in three weeks will brought to it's demise, by the ruler of this division!


As confident as ever, Layla hands the mic back off to the person she snatched it from, then heads into the ring where she awaits Nikki. A wait that luckily for us, isn't long

[King]
Who gives a victory speech before the match even starts?

[JR]
No one can ever say Layla's not confident, the question is...confident enough, or too confident?

[Michael Cole]
When your resume is as long as Layla's you deserve the right to be cocky, because as she says...she's flawless!




Nikki Bella's entrance music hits, and the crowd is just glad that the spotlight isn't on Layla for once. The audience cheer loudly as Nikki makes her way out onto the stage, in a surprisingly good mood considering everything that's been going on in her life lately, she has technically lost her sister, she doesn't have a clue where she is, so why is she smiling? Anyway, with that big smile on her face, she stops at the ramp and spins around while shaking her hips, which receives a huge pop from the males in the crowd.

[Lillian Garcia]
Introducing her opponent, on her way to the ring from Scottsdale Arizona, Nikki Bella!

[JR]
Nikki's certainly a strong young woman, her sister is once again no longer at her side, and she's left to create her own legacy now.

[King]
I still don't understand what happened with Brie, she wouldn't up and abandon her sister, would she?

[Michael Cole]
Who cares? I think we learned a long time ago that The Bella Twins simply don't have it in them to be as successful as someone like Layla, and that's why she's stuck playing cheerleader to The World Heavyweight Champion instead of being a champion herself.

[JR]
Isn't that a bit ironic Cole, considering while she's maybe "cheerleader" to John Cena...she's at least supporting one of the top superstars in this business, while Layla...well, she's hanging around a man that doesn't seem to be able to win a fight on his own.



Nikki looks prepared to take on Layla, the woman who beat her twice in a row, once last week, and once the week before International Incident. She knows she's got something to prove to herself tonight, and she's more than ready to do just that. With a spring in her step, she makes her way down the ramp, smiling at all of the fans who continue to cheer for her, she decides to show her appreciation by holding out her left hand, allowing for the front row of fans to reach out and high five her as she nears the ring.

[King]
Of course this rivalry was rekindled three weeks ago when Layla bumped into The World Heavyweight Champion and Nikki backstage, seemingly jealous over the fact Nikki had someone  special in her life, while Layla was in the middle of relationship turmoil herself.

[Michael Cole]
Turmoil schmurmoil, every good relationship has it's ups and downs, why must you persecute Layla and Fandango over theirs?

[JR]
It's not persecution if it's right, Layla seemed to be very upset over her own issues at the time, and that lead to a war of the words between both of these ladies. Which lead to their match that evening where Layla rolled off Nikki's shoulders, connecting with The Bombshell.



At the bottom of the ramp, Nikki pulls away from the fans still trying to reach her, and walks around the ring to the apron on the right, she continues walking until she reaches the steel steps, which she promptly sprints up, standing facing toward the barricade, she moves to the center of the apron and looks out at all of the people chanting her name.

[Michael Cole]
Which is exactly what's going to happen again tonight, because Layla's had Nikki's number for weeks now, and someone like Layla doesn't lose that edge so easily.


[King]
We'll just see about that, Cole. People make mistakes when they underestimate someone, so for Layla's sake she better focus on tonight and forget about what happened three weeks ago, or even last week.




She then pushes back on the ropes with all of her weight, flipping over the top rope, causing her baseball cap to fall onto the ground as she lands on her feet. A member of the ringside staff hurries over to remove the cap as Nikki glares toward Layla, thoughts of trapping her in the rack attack running through her mind. Wit her entrance music coming to a close, Nikki heads to the center of the ring and raises her arm with the smile back on her face.



The music stops, and Nikki readies herself for a fight...





All of a sudden Nikki's theme stops, everyone expects the bell to sound that next second, but instead...the peppy tune of Fandango's fills the arena once more, but Layla's already in the ring? She looks confused for a moment, Nikki asks herself what's going on, but soon the look of confusion on Layla's face turns to elation as she sees her little walking talking skittles advertisement stepping out from the back! Grooving to his own tune, Fandango smiles widely at his lay-day then shows off his smooth moves, moves that looked sad just three weeks ago when he and his girl were at odds, but now...well, they still look kind of sad but at least he's only dancing alone now because he wants to, not because he has to.



Elaborately standing with his arms out wide, Fandango begins to do what he does best, what he does most...and what only he appears to be able to do, pronounce his name correctly. He lets out a "Faaaaan!" he brings his hands up to both sides of his cheeks as he utters "Daaaaaan!!" then clutching his fists he lowers them spreading his arms out again as his mouth opens up as big as it possibly can to add extra emphasis to the all important..."Gooooo!"



[JR]
What's Fandango doing out here?


[Michael Cole]
Isn't it obvious, he's being a loving and supportive boyfriend by coming out here to watch his lay-day in action.

[King]
Couldn't he have just come out here with her to start with, why make such a big deal out of his appearance like this?


Silly King, why would he do it any other way? Provocatively sliding his vest off his shoulders, Fandango perches his chest outwards and looks around the arena, truly the action of a certified creep, but while everyone else is uncomfortable about it, Layla's even more elated. Love is blind, to everything, even the creepy stuff your significant other does, which is everything...including breathing, especially breathing. Twirling his vest around showing off some serious skill, he throws it down then begins to descend down the ramp.



Nikki repeatedly shakes her head, in disbelief over the fact that instead of her match starting, she's forced to watch this strange man dance around. Fandango struts his way to the bottom of the ramp, then spins in a singular rotation before continuing his path around the ring post. The spin served no purpose, but does any of this really serve a purpose, no. No it does not, and if you think any of it actually does, then you're just looking too far into it because this is not normal, like...nobody goes around behaving this way, so Fandango's quite the special individual, yes he is.



Ending the refined walking, or as close to refined as someone like Fandango can be, he runs forward hopping up onto the apron. Then he looks over at Layla, winks at her, sending her into a fanning fit, seriously...she begins to fan herself with her hand, just because he winked at her. Then he kicks his leg up, resting it on the top rope, and runs his hand across it...again, very awkward for everyone in the arena to witness, except Layla. Fawning over his rainbow striped legs, Layla's a happy camper, meanwhile Nikki looks about as disgusted as many of the fans in the front that have a better view at Fandango's "features" than most.  

[King]
This guy is really into himself isn't he..

[Michael Cole]
And you would be too if you looked that good.

[King]
I'm not even going to go there, Cole...I'm not even going to go there.


[JR]
I'm not interested in seeing him make this match about him, this about Layla and Nikki he needs to sit down and let this match get underway already.


Since this isn't his match, instead of kicking his legs over the ropes as he now normally would...Fandango finally lowers that leg then extends his index finger outward and begins to motion for Layla to "come here." She mozies past Nikki then leans in forward for a kiss, but as her lips pucker up...Fandango smiles at her, wrapping his hands around her head, and pulling her in for a...kiss on the forehead. Not exactly what she was expecting, but she still acts as if it was so wonderful. Fandango hops off the apron after giving his lay-day a good luck "kiss", Nikki rolls her eyes then throws both hands up wanting to get things started already. She looks to the referee to start the bell but first before he will, he wants both ladies to back away, he knows they're not friends by any means, so he's going to keep this match under control if it's the last thing he does. Nikki backs away, stretching, getting focused for what no doubt in her mind is a chance at revenge. Layla came out the victor in their Queen of The Ring Finals Rematch, and then last week, just as she was about to put Madison Rayne away in the impromptu handicap match between herself and the "new" United Queendom...Layla ran in the ring and damn near kicked her head off, helping Madison get the victory. So tonight it's all or nothing, she wants to stick it to Layla, and take back her metaphorical crown. Meanwhile on the other side of the ring Layla backs away and starts adjusting her hair as she waves at her baby. She's no doubt excited that Fandango's out here supporting her, and of course she wants to continue her winning ways. Once the referee is content with their positions, he signals to the time keeper, and the bell sounds!


[JR]
Folks this match is underway, and I'd pay close attention because while they may not like one another, it's always a close battle between these two.

[Michael Cole]
Close? Layla destroyed Nikki three weeks ago, she took the crown Nikki just barely got away with last year, and now all is right in the world. If you ask me Nikki's just making matters worse by asking for this match. She lost last week, just like she lost the last time she met Layla in the ring, she's asking for trouble. Just accept that Layla's better than you and find someone that you can actually beat.

[King]
Well she's actually beaten Layla before, and besides...Layla's taken this whole beating Nikki thing to a whole new level. She thinks she's the new Queen of the Ring just because of one match, a match that wasn't even for the crown, hell...there's not even a real crown!



Stepping out of the corner, Nikki's ready to start but of course, Layla being Layla...isn't. She throws her hand up stopping Nikki who just shakes her head in disbelief, then starts to dance. Yes, instead of wrestling this true definition of a "diva" starts to twirl, whirl, sway with a nonexistent beat and all at the delight of her Dancing Don who could also be confused for a bag of skittles that had been melted in the microwave. "Come on!" Nikki shouts, frustrated with Layla's antics, and to her surprise they suddenly come to an end. But oh wait, of course they come to an end, because she didn't stretch. Layla tells Nikki "one minute" then kicks her leg up resting it on the top rope and begins to lean forward against it. Boy she's really taking this whole dancer thing seriously, isn't she? Fed up of this crap, Nikki rushes forward but because Layla's in the corner, and by the ropes, the referee quickly intervenes stopping her much to the devious delight of Layla. A smile comes across her face as she shoos Nikki then lowers her leg and blows a kiss at Fandango. Who catches it in his hand, then shakes it like it were a dice and a blows the same kiss back at her.  


[King]
Oh brother...


[Michael Cole]
Pipe down Lawler, a woman as experienced as Layla likes to make sure she's ready before a match. That's what separates winners like her, from losers like Nikki Bella.


[JR]
The only separation I see right now is that referee in between both ladies.


Nikki turns to the audience in disbelief, trying to gather strength from them to not lose it right then and there...but it turns out that's what Layla wanted her to do all along. Turn away just long enough for her to zoom past the referee and drops her with a clothesline. Throws her elbow over Nikki's face, hooking both legs she goes for a quick win, but an immediate kick out says she's going to have to do a whole hell of a lot more than one cheap shot to keep Nikki down tonight. Layla locks her arm around Nikki's head, applying a side head lock but Nikki powers up to her feet, taking Layla with her sending them both into the ropes, in hopes of shooting her off...but Layla like a leech, stays attached.  Thinking she's in control, Layla's in for a shock when Nikki clips the back of Layla's leg with a kick, and then slips out of her arms grabbing a handful of The Brit's hair before slamming her face down hard into the canvas.  



[JR]
Nikki's not playing around tonight.

[King]
She's a powerful woman, but when your boyfriend is The World Heavyweight Champion John Cena, that's no surprise.



Not going for the cover because she knows from experience that it'll take a lot more to put Layla down for a three count, Nikki pulls Layla back to her feet then strongly whips her into the corner. Dashing forward, Nikki leaps up to deliver a clothesline into the corner, but Layla kicks her leg up ramming it into the charging Nikki's jaw, sending her stumbling down. Dazed from that rough boot to the face, Nikki's ripe for the picking allowing Layla to lift her up between her legs, then fall backwards into a handstand on the apron. Choking Nikki illegally, the referee tells Layla to release her hold, but of course he should know better than to believe that she'd actually listen. The fans boo and Layla just squeezes both legs harder around Nikki's throat leaving him no choice but to start counting....1

1....


2.....



3......



4......



Like a pro, she flips backwards releasing her legs from their vice over Nikki, and lands both feet perfectly to the outside. Nikki collapses to the mat, coughing due to the pressure that was around her throat. Dusting her hands off, Fandango struts his way over to Layla then the two smile at one another. She suddenly kicks her leg up, perching it on his shoulder, then he admires one of the legs that just did the damage to Nikki. His hand supports her back then arches her backwards still gazing at her wondrous leg. All while the referee is telling Layla to get back in there, threatening to count her out. The British Beauty pulls herself back towards Fandango, each of them chest to chest, admiring one another until...



The haunting, low vocals draws the eyes of the two lovebirds who are better off in a theater than a wrestling ring over to the stage where a hooded woman walks out into the arena holding a banner that bears Athena’s logo on it and once the fans pick up on that they begin to cheer. Right behind her is Athena who is in her entrance her attire but is a few minutes late if she wanted in on this match.


[JR]
Bah gawd, what's Athena doing out here?


[Michael Cole]
Exactly, who the hell invited her?


[King]
I wish we could find out who keeps inviting you.


With what appears to be a shopping bag in her hand, Athena may have other plans for how she wants to spend this part of her evening. She pauses at the head of the ramp, makes sure that she and the woman who has been giving her a hard time makes eye-contact, then she opens up the bag and peers inside at the contents. She goes “ooh” as the bag’s content’s entices her, but briefly she loses her stranglehold on Layla’s attention as The Ref barks out his count of eight forcing her back into the ring.

[Michael Cole]
What's this no good rookie up to?


[King]
You've barely had a chance to even get to know Athena, how is it that already you don't like her?

[Michael Cole]
First impressions are everything, and her first impression was disrespecting a veteran like Layla, which tells me all I need to know.

[JR]
How did she disrespect her?

[Michael Cole]
If you can't figure it out for yourself then I'm not even going to waste my time explaining it.

Nikki pounces as soon as Layla slides underneath the bottom rope, eliciting a strong roar of cheers from the crowd as the woman who has been taunted and teased and tormented looks to capitalize on the distraction made by an unlikely ally. She peels Layla off the mat and whips her hard into the corner. Layla’s back audibly smacks against the thin padding that separates flesh from steel and before she can even register the pain, Nikki crashes into her with a hard clothesline that for a moment leaves Layla breathless – and not in a good way – as her windpipe takes a hit.

[JR]
Guys there's still a match going on, what a clothesline from Nikki Bella!


[Michael Cole]
Maybe I'd be able to pay attention to the match if a certain nobody hadn't waltzed out here with god knows what in her possession.


[King]
Nikki's looking to do something big!

Nikki maintains her offensive sequence, next hoisting her opponent on the top turnbuckle, then climbs up in front of Layla with thoughts of putting her way with a superplex occupying her mind. She pound on Layla’s back with duel-intentions of both softening her up and dazing her, then Nikki attempts to drape Layla’s arm over her neck, but Layla sacrifices her nails, that she no doubt  just got manicured, viciously raking Nikki across the eyes, an action that induces temporary blindness, but more importantly allows Layla to shave Nikki off the top sending her on a freefall down to the mat.


[Michael Cole]
That a girl Layla, that's why you're the bes- HEY! What do you think you're doing?

[JR]
Quite the crowd out here at ringside now, Fandango over there, and now Athena over here.


[King]
I'd still take either of them over having Cole beside me.


Layla begins to steady her footing as the veteran preps herself to take a big risk. This isn’t normally how she hits her signature crossbody, but she didn’t make it this far in this industry without having to successfully improvise in pivotal moments such as this where the fate of the match precariously hangs in the balance. “Hey Layla!” a voice calls out, and Layla’s attention is shifted from Nikki to Athena, who’s casually sitting on the announce table now, to the delight of Jerry Lawler and chagrin of Michael Cole. In her lap is a shoebox, pulled right out of the shopping bag and it’s like Layla forgets that she’s perched on the top rope because she doesn’t even put up a fight when Nikki grabs her by the ankles and tugs her off the top rope.


[JR]
Layla takes a spill to the mat, that was hard! She could be done right here.

One!

Two!


[King]
Very close count, but Layla stays alive.


[Michael Cole]
Hey Athena, this isn't the dressing room so go try your shoes on backstage, there's a match going on!

Layla kicks out just before the count of three! Nikki is still hurting, evident in the way she’s rubbing her eyes, trying to reduce the blur in her vision so she can put up a proper fight and get the victory these people are dying to see her secure. Nikki grabs Layla’s head and bashes it against the mat repeatedly, her frustrations being brought to the surface, but she’s also risking a disqualification and has to be physically removed from Layla. The crowd begins chanting “Let’s go, Nikki” while she’s sent over to the other side of the ring. The Ref bends down over Layla and asks if she’s okay and all the while, Layla’s crawling over to the ropes. Nikki gets tired of waiting and charges back into battle but pays the price when the wily Brit kicks Nikki’s thigh sending her flying forward and she ends up draped over the middle rope.


[JR]
Layla's kicks are some of the most dangerous I've ever seen, that woman knows how to do some serious damage with those legs.


[King]
It's really hard for me to hold back after that remark, JR. But boy what I'd give to have those legs wrapped around me.

[JR]
Oh King, stop it she's spoken for. I don't think Fandango would take too kindly to you making remarks about his "lay-day" like that.

Layla quickly springs back to life as if there was nothing wrong with her and places one leg across Nikki’s neck and pushes down against her and the rope in a blatant joke. Layla looks directly at Athena sending the message that not even Athena’s petty distracts are enough to funk with her groove, but then Athena opens the box and pulls out a stunning foot of Louboutins – an exact match to the ones she broke at International Incident. Layla’s eyes open wide and she screams out “Those are mine!” while getting off of Nikki, who again finds herself hacking up a lung after an illegal choke was used against her.


[Michael Cole]
What a little...you put those down, those are Layla's!


[King]
Layla sent her the bill for them last week, but she didn't say they couldn't be used...


[JR]
Nikki's having trouble breathing after that choke.


Layla turns to Fandango who looks to be as mesmerized by the shoe as his woman is and he gets an earful from her as she tells him to take the box from Athena. Fandango replies, “I can’t steal from a pretty woman.” He just went and made the situation worse as Layla screams back “What did you just call her?” With his mind working a mile a minute, Fandango finally is about to sputter something out until he’s granted by a moment of reprieve when Layla shrieks after spotting Athena trying to put on the shoe! Layla cries out, “Stop that b—” Nikki reminds her there’s still a match going on and rolls her up!


[King]
Nikki just rolled Layla up from behind, this might be over!


[Michael Cole]
This is your fault, Athena!


One!

Two!


[JR]
I think that was the intent, Cole.

Thr—Layla just barely gets her shoulders off the mat to the dismay of the crowd who all shouted out “Three!”

[Michael Cole]
Phew, come on Layla! Don't worry about this attention seeker, do what you do best, end this!

Layla gets to her feet of her own volition then immediately gets lifted into the air as Nikki attempts to put her away once and for all with the Rack Attack! Layla’s able to slip off her shoulders then reaches above her to grab hold of Nikki’s neck and is now moments away from ending this match with The Layout! As fate would have it, Layla is again facing Athena and watches as Athena shrugs – apparently the shoe was a bad fit – and says “that’s what I get for ordering online.” She then snaps the heel off the shoe and with a feigned pout says “Not again!” while Layla screams in horror and without realizing it lets go of Nikki.


[King]
Layla's got Nikki in prime position for the Layou-


[Michael Cole]
NO! WHAT ARE YOU DOING! DON'T!

[JR]
Athena's chucked the stiletto into the crowd, Layla's livid!

[Michael Cole]
What the hell is your problem? Can't you see Layla's got a match to win, you spiteful little witch!


[JR]
Cole!

[Michael Cole]
What? I said witch...


Athena's chucked the broken shoe out into the audience and that ends up being the proverbial back-breaking straw as Layla marches over to the ropes and is about to exit the ring to deal with this nuisance, but Nikki grabs her by the hair and tugs her back into the ring. Nikki is in the motion of pulling Layla up when she’s hit with a sudden jawbreaker for her troubles. Layla gets to her feet and goes for a roudhouse thinking she has Nikki right where she wants her and Layla hits nothing but air as Nikki ducks under the boot! With Layla turned around, Nikki up and lifts Layla onto her shoulders in one fluid motion and before Layla can escape, Nikki damn near snaps her in half with The Rack Attack!



[King]
Rack Attack! Nikki just snapped Layla in half!


[Michael Cole]
THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT!


[JR]
What an impact, is the third time the charm for Nikki Bella?

One!

Two!

Three!



[King]
It is!


[Michael Cole]
No!! This isn't fair, Layla had it!


[JR]
Nikki's done it, what a huge victory for her after last week.




The bell rings and Nikki Bella's entrance music runs through the arena, signaling her victory over the woman who's gotten the best of her the last couple of weeks. Even if it was thanks to Athena's distraction, Nikki's going to milk this victory for as long as she possibly can.

With Layla down on the ground still dazed from the rack attack she just took, Nikki jumps up to her feet, sporting a bigger smile than she's had all night, she basks in the glory as the crowd cheer both her and Athena on for knocking Layla down a peg. Nikki turns to leave, but before she can, her entrance music changes, and it's suddenly replaced by footage of both Nikki and Brie together, along with the popular song 'We are never getting back together'.


[JR]
Wha- what's going on?

[Michael Cole]
Is John Cena dumping her?


[King]
Not unless John Cena suddenly looks like Brie Bella.

Unable to understand what is going on, Nikki walks up to the ropes closest to the titantron, and looks up, the smile on her face gone and replaced by a look of utter confusion.

[JR]
This is just... I feel so bad for Nikki right now. Whoever did this...


[King]
You and me both, I'm not sure what to make of it.

[Michael Cole]
Boo hoo, let's get back to the real issue here, Layla was screwed!


Nikki looks like she's about to break down, still not knowing what's happened to her sister, this only makes her feel worse, but before she gets the chance, Layla is back up to her feet, but she makes the foolish mistake of alerting her presence to the bella with a piercing screech, clearly still infuriated by how she lost, she charges toward Nikki, looking to throw her out of her ring, but quick to react, Nikki spins around and stops Layla in her tracks with a big kick to her gut, causing Layla to hunch over in pain. Nikki grabs hold of Layla's hair, a vicious look in her eyes as she pulls Layla off the canvas by her hair and hits her with Brie's signature move, the Bella Buster.

[King]
Talk about sending a message, Layla tried to get even but Nikki even in a state of confusion knew Layla would try something like that.

[Michael Cole]
And why wouldn't she? Nikki stole this win from Layla, she's won the last two times, and she would have won a third if it hadn't been for that meddling kid.


[JR]
That "meddling kid" is the woman Layla tried to take out in her debut last month, if you ask me she brought this on herself.

Nikki's music stops and Athena mocks a look of concern toward Layla as Nikki gets back to her feet and heads back to the ropes, exiting through the middle and bottom ropes, making her way up the ramp.

[King]
Looks like Athena's not done yet.

[JR]
Dare I say it? Business is about to pick up, folks.

[Michael Cole]
Oh sure, go after a defenseless target, that'll show how amazing you are Athena...


[JR]
This is a page right out of Layla's book, and when dealing with an individual as methodical as she is, you've got to adapt to a similar mindset.  

With Nikki gone, Athena hops off the announce table and makes her way to the ring. Normally she would rather be the hunter instead of the vulture, but would Layla hesitate if the roles were reversed? The crowd begins chanting Athena’s name as she takes a few measured steps in Layla’s direction, watching as she slowly comes to her senses. Athena says, “You deserve every second of what’s about to come,” then is about to pounce when Fandango intercepts her, holding a shoulder in each hand. He says, “Your skin is as soft as a baby’s bottom,” and that coupled with the way he licks his lips after is enough to send shivers down her spine.

[JR]
What in god's name is that man doing?

[Michael Cole]
Standing up for his woman, the same way she's stood up for him. At least there's still some decent humans left in this world, thank you Fandango. Thank you for doing the right thing and stopping her.

[King]
It looks like he's doing a lot more than just..."stopping her."

She pushes off his chest to create some much needed separation. Instead of being offended by a woman wanting to get away from him that badly, Fangando smirks and rubs the spot on his chest Athena touched in what he’d say was a seductive manner before saying, “There’s no need to be so shy.” Athena manages to look away from the disturbing sight long enough to spot Layla scrambling up the ramp and in a flash she disappears backstage.


[JR]
I don't believe it, it was a distraction all along. Fandango bought Layla enough time to get the hell out of there.

[King]
Something tells me he played the part just a little too convincingly..


[Michael Cole]
Oh please, he's got the greatest diva on his arm, why would he want anything to do with Athena?

[JR]
Needless to say this was quite the eventful moment of the night, Nikki capitalizes on a distracted Layla to get a well deserved bit of retribution, and then as Athena looks to finally get her hands on Layla...Fandango finally reciprocates Layla's actions against CM Punk by playing a similar role with Athena.


[King]
She may have gotten away tonight, but she can't run forever...let's not forget that they're both in The Elimination Chamber in three weeks, so sooner or later, Athena will have Layla right where she wants her.


Realizing that whatever she had  planned for tonight is a wash, Athena exits the ring and choose to the depart the area through the crowd so that she doesn’t have to go anywhere near Fandango again – hopefully for the rest of her life. Leaving Fandango to remain in the ring stroking the spot on his chest that Athena touched. We'd say this was weird, but let's face it...everything this guy does seems to be anyways.