XWL Anarchy 11/13 - 11/20: Slammy Award Edition

LIVE FROM: The Staples Center
Los Angeles, California

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


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1.  Roll Out the Red Carpet

That's right folks. The night we've all been waiting for is back. In a very special episode of Anarchy, we will find out the winners of the Slammy's for the 2K17 season. With awards ranging from Best Match to Champion of the Year and even including awards that look towards the future, we will see the best and brightest recognized tonight. Good luck to one and all!

2.  Betrayal at Roulette

Roulette featured many shocking moments, one being Brother Nero turning on his own flesh and blood. Following his surprise loss to The Miz in a World Heavyweight Championship match, Awoken Matt Hardy found himself on the business end of a Royal Decree. The Royal Family appears to be Broken now, and Nero will be facing Randy Orton in a rehash of one of XWL's oldest rivalries while last years Most Likely to Succeed Slammy winner Awoken Matt will take on the winner of this years award. Despite the fact that they will not be competing against each other, you can bet that the bad blood between two brothers won't be ignored.


3. Monster v Monster

Braun Strowman, who could be argued as the most physically dominant superstar in XWL, will be taking on one of the few men in the world who could challenge him in that realm, Mark Henry. After making a brief appearance in XWL months ago, the World's Strongest Man is back and ready to level the playing field. Both men will be looking to make an impact, and any fans in the front row might need to bring some protective equipment because debris will be flying as these two titans disrespect their surroundings.

4. Expanding Powers

JBL and Bad News Barrett clashed yet again at Roulette, but it wasn't the match that had people talking as much as the events surrounding it. JBL was selected by the wheel to be Matt Sydal's partner in his match against the Switchblades, and his help did not come freely. JBL laid out an ultimatum, if they win, Sydal becomes the newest member of the Cabinet. Lo and behold, the unlikely duo won. How will Sydal respond to his apparent drafting into the frequently changing group of JBL's henchman? This was not the only surprise involving the cabinet. None other then The Beast Incarnate himself, Brock Lesnar, interrupted the match between the bitter rivals and decimated Barrett before turning his sights on JBL. JBL was saved by the pleas of Paul Heyman, but the mere thought of Lesnar being involved with the Cabinet should be enough to send shivers down Barrett's spine. With Lesnar and Sydal facing off in a rematch of their epic match from May and Barrett and JBL having a rematch of their lauded Falls Count Anywhere match, the XWL Universe will be on the edge of their seats to see how it all unfolds.


5. Miz-sion Accomplished

The Miz had an interesting evening at Roulette. He first found himself being rather quickly defeated in his planned match against John Cena and AJ Styles. Following this crushing defeat, the Awesome one saw his name appear as the individual who would fight Awoken Matt Hardy for the World Heavyweight Championship. With the humiliation he suffered just hours earlier fresh in his mind, he stepped out into the main event lights to try to redeem himself. And redeem himself he did. In a shocking turn of events, The Miz was able to reverse out of Hardy's devastating finisher and hit his own. 1! 2! 3! With those three strikes of the mat, he found himself holding up the elusive belt that all superstars strive for.

6.Indomitable

Will April ever have her title taken from her? This question has been asked for months now, and the answer is starting to look like a resounding NO. However, every day is a new day and Natalya will once again have a shot at seizing the championship in tonight's main event. This will not be a normal match though. No, this will be a rematch of the Hell in a Cell match that tore the roof down at Downpour. These two warriors will once again clash in the structure that can end a career in the blink of an eye. Will Natalya finally reach the pinnacle and be the one to pin April or will April again show why she is the most dominant competitor in the XWL ring today?



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Monster Among Men vs World's Strongest Man




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Debut vs Debut




Falls Count Anywhere Match

Emergence Rematch




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Falls Count Anywhere Match Without Weapons

Cyberslam Rematch




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XWL's 1st Rivalry Renewed




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Anarchy 5/8 - 5/15 Rematch




Intercontinental Championship Open Challenge




Los Angeles Street Fight

Final Stand IX Rematch




Main Event

Women's Championship

The lights in the arena die down as everyone's attention is drafted to the tron. In the bottom corner, we see the label "EARLIER TODAY..." with Maryse frantically trying to maintain her composure while her husband, the new XWL World Heavyweight Champion is relaxing and preparing himself mentally for his Anarchy debut as the King of XWL.



Maryse
Babe, I just don't know what to do; the phone won't stop ringing! Reporters, talk show hosts, TMZ-- they all want the first interview with the new XWL World Heavyweight Champion. I've got Conan O'Brien and Jimmy Fallon on hold, and Ellen is still waiting for a date to go on her show.

The Miz
No, scratch Ellen. I don't do daytime.

Maryse nods and makes a note on her phone when a third party suddenly comes into the frame. It's Jojo, and she's come equipped with a mic and some questions.

Jojo
Excuse me, Miz- I was hoping to get a moment of your time. The XWL Universe is dying to hear from the new-



Just like that, Maryse turns and faces the much shorter Jojo, narrowing her eyes at the interviewer as if she were nothing more than the gum under her Christian Louboutins. She eyes her up and down, painfully slowly.

Maryse
Excuse me, what are you, and what exactly do you think you're doing in my husband's dressing room?

After an awkward second of silence with Jojo struggling to gather herself and produce a response, Maryse snaps before the rookie gets the chance.

Maryse
Don't you know there's a waiting list? I bet you didn't bother checking it before you came in here uninvited, did you? Do you have any idea how rude that is, how disrespectful that is, how unprofessional that is? Is this the kind of help XWL is hiring these days? Unbelievable.. What makes you think a groupie like you deserves the first interview with my husband, the XWL World Heavyweight Champion, hm? I'm so tired of dealing with you people and your obsession with my husband. Do you think you're special? Well you're not. There are 40 more girls just like you in the parking lot, and hundreds more in the crowd. What's so hard for you to understand? He's taken. Now get lost, and don't let me find you in my husband's dressing room again.



Maryse takes the moment to rub her coveted diamond ring on her left hand until Jojo finally takes the hint and sees herself out. Maryse breathes a frustrated sigh of relief and begins tending to her husband's needs again.

Maryse
Ridiculous. The media has no boundaries anymore. Literally, sending the help in here disguised like an interviewer? Do they think I'm an idiot? You can't trust anyone in this business anymore.

As Maryse rolls her eyes and leans against the table, Miz clears his throat, prompting Maryse to grab his imported water and unscrew the top before putting it up to his lips for him to drink.

The Miz
Babe, you've always had such a way with talking to the press. It's one of the many things I love about you.

Maryse
-and I love you.

The "It Couple" both grin, fawning over each other as Maryse leans in closer and the two exchange an intoxicating array of kisses and nose bumps while the tron fades back to black.



With the opening signature to the show coming to an end, the camera cuts to a shot focused on the stage and almost as if on cue, pyrotechnics light up the stage in a rainbow of colors in a predetermined order, the sheer sound of the them making the theme to Anarchy seem as if it was muted, going up and down the stage as the live audience in attendance emanates in a positive reaction for not only the return edition of Anarchy, but also the coveted Slammy Awards. On either side of the firework display are two larger than life sized Slammy Awards and upon closer inspection, they appear to have a slight resemblance to the new World Heavyweight Champion in The Miz. One final explosion signals the end of the display, allowing the theme to be heard once more, the camera doing one long pan up the ramp as the members in the first few rows are seen cheering and seemingly enjoying their time on the show despite it just start, believing their money was well spent.

The camera stops at the stage, the smoke slowly disappearing into nothingness as various superstars make their way onto the stage and down the ramp, a good portion of them, male and female, don their best suits and dresses while others, refusing to conform, opt instead to wear their merchandise in the shape of T-Shirts or simply stick to the status quo and use their ring gear for such an occasion. One camera switch later and we're greeted to a shot of the ring, or it would be it if didn't have a much needed makeover. The ring ropes replaced with ones made of velvet, two pictures of The Miz holding the World Heavyweight Championship on different occasions on opposite ends of the ring facing the camera. The ring steps being thrown to the wayside and replaced with a fancier version, the letters “M,” “I,” and “Z” on each step, positioned in the center of the apron matching the ramp for easy access, as well as a bouncer guarding the sacred ring. And finally, the proverbial “pièce de résistance” being on the mat itself: A scaled up version of a star from the Hollywood Walk of Fame with The Miz's name etched on it. Superstars now surround the ring, some excited for the promise of free food while others are seemingly contractually obligated to be there.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Good evening ladies and gentlemen, it is XWL's big season premiere, we are live from The Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home to the NEW World Heavyweight Champion The Miz...and host to The Slammy Awards!

[Corey Graves]
Calling tonight "big" just doesn't quite do it justice, Mauro. When we say tonight is packed full of incredible rematches, and exciting returns, as well as debuts...we're absolutely serious. Our General Manager Layla, while we were off enjoying a little vacation, has been tirelessly working to fine tune every detail of tonight to make it as big as a show like The Slammys, and our Season Premiere should be.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Indeed she has, including setting forth our Main-Event of the evening, which not only renews one of XWL's best rivalries within the last year but sees the unstoppable Women's Champion look to extend beyond her 10 month reign as it stands tonight.

[Corey Graves]
They say to be on top you have to truly be willing to fight with everything you have, and as we learned on XWL.com current Women's Champion April has been dealing with a number of injuries, but refuses to slow down, refuses to take time off, this reign, this path of redemption means everything to her, and that is why tonight she will defend against Natalya in the very match that ended it all, tonight they step back inside...HELL IN A CELL!

[Mauro Ranallo]
Which is exciting for an entirely different reason than it was back at Downpour 5 months ago, because both women have transformed themselves within that time, introducing new weapons to their arsenal that have made them better than ever, and...while April herself has dealt with struggles from the likes of Bray Wyatt's reemergence, and an upstart in Peyton Royce...Natalya's dealt with the sting of betrayal.

[Corey Graves]
Her "best friend" Sasha Banks lured her into a trap, which saw her uncle Bret "The Hitman" Hart absolutely decimated by The Bullet Club, and Natalya floored by a chair shot, they clashed at Roulette in a straight up wrestling match where Natalya defeated Banks, which actually earned her the right to tonight's match becoming a true rematch in the sense that the title will be on the line as it was 5 months ago.

[Mauro Ranallo]
But unfortunately for Natalya, while that victory ended her losing streak on PPV, it didn't seem to mark the end of their rivalry, at least not for The "Bullet Boss. Our very own Renee Young sat down with Natalya in her home while we were away for a special edition of Unfiltered...which saw Sasha along with Luke Gallows, and Karl Anderson savagely invade her home, assault Renee Young, her mother, and father...it was one of the most heinous things I've seen in a long time.

[Corey Graves]
If you haven't seen it it's available on XWL.com, but be warned it is very graphic in nature, so viewer discretion is advised. But with that horrific ordeal, one has to wonder what state of mind Natalya is in tonight. Is putting her in a match like Hell in a Cell really a good idea knowing that she might take whatever Saha's done out on April?

[Mauro Ranallo]
At the very least at least it will prevent Sasha from potentially ruining this match, but that will be our Main-Event but there's much more set to take place.

[Corey Graves]
Such as another very deeply personal rivalry being revisited when Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins clash once more in a Los Angeles Street Fight, just as they did back at Final Stand earlier this year.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Bad News Barrett and JBL clashing in a rematch of their Falls Count Anywhere Match from Emergence which had the whole world abuzz so much so that tonight it's also one of the nominees for Match of The Year.

[Corey Graves]
Also nominated, and set to take place will be Matt Sydal versus Brock Lesnar, where they clash in a rematch of their last encounter back in May. Two men that also after Roulette had everyone talking due to their involvement with The Cabinet.

[Mauro Ranallo]
I don't even know where to begin with that, why did Brock Lesnar get involved? Is Matt Sydal actually apart of The Cabinet? Will Sami Zayn get his Money in The Bank briefcase back? So many questions we hope to have answered by the end of tonight's broadcast.

[Corey Graves]
We'll also see last year's Most likely to Succeed Superstar Awoken Matt Hardy clash with this year's winner.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Which after the betrayal of his brother at the end of Roulette, you have to wonder what his mindset even is, their relationship as brothers has been filled with ups and downs on both sides, will Brother Nero perhaps explain his actions?

[Corey Graves]
Who speaking of which will be taking us back in time, to when XWL began where we'll have a special showcase between Brother Nero, once known as Jeff Hardy, clash with The returning Viper Randy Orton, this was the first great big rivalry in the history of this company, and I for one am eagerly awaiting their match tonight.

[Mauro Ranallo]
And of course, we're set to hear from our NEW World Heavyweight Champion, The Miz. The man that in the fan's words went from "worst to best" at Roulette, falling out first in The Elimination Triple Threat Match between AJ Styles, John Cena and himself, only for the wheel to land on his name, and crown him Awoken Matt Hardy's opponent in The Main-Event, which would see him become champion for the first time in many years.

[Corey Graves]
Truly an impressive rebound for The Awesome One, who now looks to finally move on away from AJ Styles, and especially John Cena.

The show begins with a shot of Maryse in the center of the ring, holding a microphone.



Maryse
Mesdames et Messieurs, bonsoir!

Maryse pauses, holding her mic down as she smiles, allowing the crowd to boo her. Nothing was killing her mood tonight, however, for a celebration was in the midst, made obvious by the setting of the ring.



Maryse
At Roulette, my husband showed all of you why we are the future of this company. We are the face of this business. We own the moneymakers, and we sign the checks. Since the day my husband stepped foot back in this company, he has been telling you people that he is a winner. At Roulette, he proved that to all of you. Nobody can dispute the success and the talent that follows my husband everywhere he goes. From the movie set, to the gym, to the ring, and even to the bedroom..

Maryse smirks playfully, having to pause as she raises a brow while the crowd seems to be a bit amused and taken back by that last bullet point.



Maryse
Il n'y a jamais eu et il n'y aura jamais un homme plus sexy et plus puissant que mon mari. Aucun de vos cochons gras ne se comparera jamais à lui. Vous n'êtes même pas qualifié pour briller ses chaussures de créateurs.

Maryse snickers to herself, ensuring the audience that it's safe to assume she slid in a few jabs in her native tongue, something she's become known for.



Maryse
Now, stand on your feet, and show my husband the respect that a champion deserves. Ladies and gentleman, help me welcome, your new and forever XWL World Heavyweight Champion.. The MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIZ!



Quiet on the set!

Can we please have quiet on the set?

The lights in the arena dim, a number of images flash across the screen and the sound of photography being taken intensifies, the pictures being of The Miz's championship match against the Awoken King at Roulette. The sound of flashing timed with the images shown, where the final seconds of it are The Miz hitting Matt Hardy with the Skull Crushing Finale to become the World Heavyweight Champion. The sound comes to an abrupt end when The Miz's theme kicks in.



AWESOME!

The lights return to their former intensity as a wave of paparazzi make their way onto the ramp from either side of the stage, two men in suits walking out onto the stage with what appears to be a red carpet rolled up. They place it down on the stage and quickly make their way down the ramp and have it meet the steps at the bottom of the ramp, the carpet being the perfect length, clearly having no expense spared.



The paparazzi come to life when The Miz, having the World Heavyweight Championship displayed proudly on his shoulder, walks out onto the stage, the constant flashing of the cameras lighting him and his Championship up like a Christmas Tree, before he stands in the center of the stage and does his trademark spin and point combination, a surprisingly positive reaction for the new Champion, and poses for the cameras.



A few moments pass before he begins his descent down the red carpeted ramp, splitting the Red Sea of Paparazzi as if he were a modern day Moses, lifting the championship as high above his head as he could while he makes his way into the ring. He eventually makes it to the bottom of the ramp and begins scaling the custom made ring steps, standing face to face with the bouncer, who wastes no time granting The Miz entry to his own ring.



The Miz circles the ring, looking at any and every Superstar that surrounds him on the outside, noticing a few missing faces but not really paying them any mind before he greets his wife, Maryse, with a kiss before he stands in the center of the ring and raises the World Heavyweight Championship one more time, still to a positive reaction, while some of his peers clap sarcastically to the crowning of a new Champion.



He lowers the Championship back down and places it on his shoulder once more and takes a moment to almost soak in the positive reactions from the live audience in attendance while they're still there. The Miz and Maryse begin to whisper to one another, drawing this out just a little bit longer, causing a few members of the present roster to grow impatient. He receives a microphone from his wife, which he quickly puts to good use.



The Miz
Seven months ago, I made my long awaited return to this company at the expense of John Cena and for seven months, I waged war against him and AJ Styles. Roulette marked the end of an era, the last encounter between myself, AJ Styles and John Cena, the final match to end the story of quite possibly the greatest feud this company had ever seen. Roulette saw AJ Styles walk away with quite possibly the biggest win in his entire career, finally emerging victorious and bringing an end to the war. Roulette also saw me walk away with the biggest victory in my career, when the wheel landed on my name and I walked out of Roulette as the World Heavyweight Champion.



The Miz
AJ Styles may have won the war, but I won the most prestigious prize in this company. And what did John Cena do at Roulette? Lose, like he always has done and always will do. While I, I have reclaimed my spot at the top of the mountain, I am the Most Must See Superstar in this entire company, in this entire industry and all I've been hearing the past two weeks was how AJ Styles beat John Cena, how AJ Styles beat The Miz, how AJ Styles is in the peak of his career but no one, NO ONE is talking about how The Miz became the World Heavyweight Champion, about how despite losing earlier in the night, I went out there and defeated Matt Hardy to win this Championship.



The Miz
I'll give credit where it's due, I don't like him, I don't think he's “Phenomenal,” maybe average at best, but at Roulette, AJ Styles was the better man. He did everything he said he was going to do and more. But at the end of the night, despite everything he did, he didn't leave Roulette as World Heavyweight Champion, I did. So to celebrate that, I have brought those who have attended my Red Carpet Affair a gift.

The Miz motions to the back, causing multiple carts to emerge from the backstage area after a few moments. On the carts are dozens of neatly wrapped presents, festive wrapping paper concealing the contents of the apparent box inside. Upon reaching the bottom of the ramp, the carts split, half go left and half go right before the presents are being passed around throughout the Superstars ringside. After about a minute of gifts being passed around and making sure everybody is in possession of one, the alleged “Santa Miz” is seen motioning for the presents to be opened as the present roster has seemingly received an early Christmas gift, courtesy of the World Heavyweight Champion.

The wrapping paper is torn to shreds as some of the roster couldn't wait to see the contents of their gift, while a few carefully undo the wrapping paper, careful to not damage it so it could potentially be reused at a later date, while the remaining superstars disinterestedly get this over with, ripping away the wrapping paper to reveal the contents inside. Almost simultaneously, they all pull out a velvet bag from within, causing the string that's keeping it closed to cease in its only purpose, revealing a picture frame of sorts. After a few moments of staring at it, the Superstars around the ring grow livid at The Miz's idea of a gift and begin mouthing angrily at him, some doing their best to keep it tame while others shout profanities at him.



The Miz
The Miz Participation Award! You know that you could never even dream to have the success that I do, so what better way to reward you than by giving your life a semblance of meaning? Now, you too, can live vicariously through The Miz. When I win, you too will win. When I kiss Maryse, you too will kiss Maryse. When I walk on the red carpet, you guessed it, you too will walk on the red carpet. So you're welcome, I have now given you a purpose. But don't worry, Audience, I didn't forget about you. If you look under your seat, I have given you a gift as well.

A good portion of the live audience in attendance reach under their seats, some excited for the award itself so it could be sold for a profit online, but after a few murmurs amongst the crowd, it's revealed that there is nothing actually under their seats.



The Miz
Did you really believe that you people DESERVE one of my prestigious awards? You don't even deserve the seat that you purchased, much less one of my awards. So continue sitting there, booing because you will never gain a fraction of the success I have, because you will never be this AWESOME!

The Miz gets two glasses that were prefilled with champagne from the nearby table inside the ring and hands one to Maryse before they lift them up into the air.



The Miz
A toast. To the former World Heavyweight Champion in Matt Hardy for failing to regain the championship he had lost at Emergence. A toast to irrelevancy in John Cena and “Average at Best” AJ Styles, for being so far in my past that they aren't even visible in my rear view mirror. A toast to my beautiful wife for being here to witness my Championship victory. And most importantly, a toast... to ME for becoming the World Heavyweight Champion once again.

Before the married duo could drink their champagne, they are stopped in their tracks when a familiar theme begins to play throughout the arena.



The XWL Universe lights up with excitement as the theme of the Phenomenal One had begun to blast within the arena. Normally, a small section of the XWL Universe would be cheering AJ whilst a much larger portion booed him out of the building, right now however? a STRONG majority of the XWL Universe seem happy to hear the Phenomenal One's theme, perhaps due in part to their dislike for Miz and Maryse and this over the top celebration that they've been forced to witness.







Within moments of his theme coming to life, the Phenomenal One makes his way through the curtain with his head down, hood up, and arms outstretched, he takes position center stage and right on cue and in perfect sync with his theme, AJ flies his hood back and does his signature pose on the stage causing 2 sets of pyro to go off on both sides of him. AJ forms the P1 logo with his gloves above his head before making his way down the ramp. A few fans decked out in Bullet Club and AJ merch throw up too sweet's for AJ, hoping that the Phenomenal One will make their day and too sweet them back, and guess what? today's their lucky day cause AJ goes up to each one of em and too sweet's em, surely a moment that those fans will never forget. AJ then proceeds to turn the corner and walk up the steps and out onto the apron, AJ surveys the crowd who have slightly turned against him after the initial pop, but still, over 50% of this crowd is giving AJ a very positive reaction here tonight, AJ throws up too sweet's to the crowd before turning around and entering the ring. AJ walks right through Miz and Maryse without a care in the world and signals for a mic from ringside, a ringside assistant proceeds to hand him one and AJ turns to face Miz and Maryse.



(AJ Styles)
I really didn't mean to interrupt the festivities here Miz but I had just to come out and be the first one to congratulate you personally!!!

The crowd instantly turns against AJ following those words, they thought he was out here to end this celebration but it appears as though he's here to take part in it.



(AJ Styles)
I know that Me, You, and John have been at each other's throats for the better part of 7 months now, but like you said, all that stuff's in the past, Roulette was the END of this war, so as a peace offering and as a token of my respect, I'd like to shake your hand right now and congratulate you.

AJ extends his hand and Miz seems shocked, but in all honesty? Miz never really hated AJ Styles, competitive dislike perhaps, but hatred is a word that Miz seems to have reserved for John Cena. Miz cops a smile and extends his hand causing the two men to share a handshake in the middle of the ring very much to the dismay of the XWL Universe. As Miz goes to pull his hand away however, AJ keeps his grip on it and the crowd begin to cheer as Miz's smile quickly diminishes.



(AJ Styles)
I wanted to "congratulate" you MIKE on being the man who has the honor OF LOSING THAT WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TO ME!!! THE PHENOMENAL ONE!!!! AAAAAJJJJJJAAAAAYYYYY STTTTTYYYYLLLLLEEESSS!!!!!

AJ tosses Miz's hand down and the crowd is now firmly behind the Phenomenal One once again as Miz and Maryse are fuming.



(AJ Styles)
I mean honestly Miz, what the hell did you think was going to happen? Did you think that maybe I'd walk out here, shake your hand, and ride off into the sunset leaving you all to yourself to have your little fun AJ Styles free reign with that title? The simple answer to that is HELL NO!!!



(AJ Styles)
Ever since Final Stand, ever since that travesty took place, I have been scratching and clawing my way back to the top of this company. Now don't get me wrong, I'm a firm believer that I'm the best wrestler in the world today, and I think after the run I've had this year, that even alot of those people out there who don't like me would have a hard time arguing that point, but I had to convince the people that run this place that I was BETTER then I was when I was World Champion, and it sure as hell has been a struggle. I had to bring a brotherhood back from the dead to truly get people's attention around here, to show them that we meant business and to show them that the BULLET CLUB runs the pro wrestling world, and in my opinion? Bullet Club is the best assembled group of pro wrestlers on this planet today, "The Executioner" and the Elite Champion Finn Balor, "The Lunatic Fringe" Dean Ambrose, "The BULLET BOSS" and quite possibly the greatest acquisition in Bullet Club history SASHA BANKS! and then you have Myself who's kinda the glue that keeps everything stuck together. I went out there and scouted these guys and gals now that Mrs. Banks has joined the ranks, and after that it's up to them to go out there and show them why each and every single one of em are the best in the world at what they do, and dammit I'm proud of em because they've all done just that.



(AJ Styles)
The point is Miz, I've spent the last 7 months BUSTING MY ASS to prove to the world that I'm still the best pro wrestler on this planet, and I had to fend off You and Cena repeatedly to do so, and although we each exchanged some wins over that 7 month span, I was NEVER pinned or submitted, and in the final match with all the chips on the line, with all of our pride at stake, I pinned you, and then I pinned him to prove to the entire world that AJ Styles is the BEST!!! But my 7 months hasn't JUST been consumed by that, I've been multitasking, I've been scouting the current talent you see within Bullet Club, I've been priming em for success, I've been going to battle alongside em, I've been flying around the world to promote Bullet Club and truly make us a WORLDWIDE entity, and I believe we have achieved that to an extent, but there's one thing that's keeping us away from truly going down as THEE greatest group in the history of this company, and that's the World Heavyweight Championship.



(AJ Styles)
You can go as far back as the original Bullet Club that I was apart of over 3 years ago and you will discover that Bullet Club has never possessed the World Heavyweight Championship. Finn Balor has done his part by proving that he is THE ELITE OF THE ELITE, disposing of that old Elite Title belt, and bringing a new belt into play that truly represents just how good that man is. Finn has made Bullet Club proud with his championship success and I have no doubts that gold is not far from the grasp of our resident Lunatic Fringe and our BULLET BOSS, but now it's my time. After 7 months of busting my ass, 7 months of fighting wars on multiple fronts, 7 months of stress and pressure, it's finally time to take what's mine, and what's mine Miz? is that World Heavyweight Championship.



(AJ Styles)
And I'm sure you stand there and think to yourself that I'm in the past, that you're done with me, that the spin of a wheel means your off the hook, but I got news for ya, it's all about perspective Miz. See, in your fantasy land perspective, getting pinned by AJ Styles, getting lucky by a wheel landing on your name, and going on to beat a guy who's never beaten me means that I should be in your rear view mirror. In my perspective? I put you down for the 3 count with relative ease and it's only due to the sheer luck of a wheel that you were able to get a shot at beating a guy who's well and truly broken at this point, a guy whom I beat TWICE in the last year. So in my world Miz? I'm not in your rear view mirror, I'm in your here and now pal, cause I'm the UNDISPUTED #1 Contender to that World Heavyweight Championship!!!

The Miz pulls his microphone up to his lips for a verbal retaliation attempt but before he could get a word out, he's once again interrupted.





And with that, the mood shifts from tense and focused on the ring to excited and moved towards the stage. To the dismay of the people in and surrounding the ring but to the pleasure of the fans, the curtain parts making way for the one and only John Cena. Haven't had made any appearances for anything since Roulette, the fans had been wondering if his run in XWL was over again. But here he stands, smiling as he comes out, arms extended.

"Can't have a little get together without me now, can you?"

Cena pulls his hand up, touching the brim of his hat in a salute. He then extends it to the ring before taking off in a sprint for it. By passing Miz's bouncers and paparazzi. A space opens, the sea of superstars parting as Cena slides into the ring, crossing it in one fluid motion. He is sure to watch the other two as he goes to get a mic, picking it up and raising it to his lips. Miz is obviously on his last nerve and AJ just isn't impressed by Cena coming out, cocking a small smirk.

[John Cena]
Now what in the world do we have here?

Cena asks, smirking as the fans come to life cheering for him.

[John Cena]
Now Miz I knew you liked having your ego stroked but this just goes to show what happens when Maryse puts you on the couch for a few nights. You have to go way over the top just to get that satisfaction. I'm sorry. Truly, I am. Maryse, you have to start putting out again. I know, after all that botox it must be hard but really, he's starting to show withdrawal symptoms.

Cena then turns, looking around to the people surrounding the ring.

[John Cena]
I just feel bad everyone in the back had to come out here to listen to you talk about how great you are. I mean, we get it, you like yourself. Really, please, stop it. But that, that isn't as much of a beaten horse as this guy over here.

Cena turns to AJ Styles who saw it coming, rolling his eyes almost comically.

[John Cena]
AJ Styles. The man everyone was talking about last year. The biggest contract in XWL history just to be wrapped up chasing after me for most of it. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it. The sneak attacks and poor punch lines of your insults. Always fun to me. But just once, I would love it if you wouldn't come out here like a soccer mom talking about her kid's team and go on and on and on about the Bullet Club. At this point, I'm just not convinced. You guys went even at Roulette. Not exactly something to brag about.

[John Cena]
Speaking of bragging, I feel you're getting a bit ahead of yourself there AJ. Because at Roulette, you did beat me and Miz. Just like how Miz beat you and I to get into that Money in the Bank match back at Emergence. Just like, if my memory serves me right, I beat both of you back at Downpour. That makes it, one, to one, to one.

Cena points at each of them, finishing on himself.

[John Cena]
This idea of you being the "Undisputed" Contender is bullshit. I have as many wins over Miz as you do. Hell, I tapped him out. If anything, I think that opens up the doors for you're little Undisputed claim to be Disputed by yours truly. So as much fun as it is to think that you two might ride off into the sunset without me, and that our little games are over, which trust me, they are, I still have one goal on my mind and it's sitting on that joker's shoulder.

Cena points to Miz, the crowd exploding for him as he stakes his claim to the title.

AJ immediately raises his mic to his mouth once Cena lowers his seemingly cutting off Miz who looked like he was going to reply which only seems to frustrate the Awesome One even more.[/b]



(AJ Styles)
I mean it's nice to have goals John, I applaud you for that, you're always striving for greatness and I admire that, the problem is John, it's rather hopeless for you to strive for greatness when you yourself are not great. Now don't get me wrong John, you're good, you're damn good, and I've said it before and I'll say it again, you are the hungriest guy in that locker room night in and night out and you give everything you've got every single time you step into this ring, which is why you have my respect, but John the painful reality that you're going to have to accept is that right here? right now? YOU are the one who can't see me because I'm on a whole nother level.

The crowd lets out an ooooooooooohhhh cause they know AJ 100% perfectly placed that pun directed towards Cena



(AJ Styles)
I've lost track of the amount of times me and you have done battle over the course of these last 7 months, but I can tell you one thing, outside of you tapping him out (AJ points to Miz), and outside of him climbing a ladder and pulling down a contract whilst me and you were battling it out, I have emerged victorious in every encounter we've had John. The 4 on 2 handicap, The 1 on 1 at Emergence, and the Triple Threat Match to "end it all" at Roulette. So while you may stand there and "dispute" my undisputed #1 contender status, deep down as much as it pains you to admit, you know (AJ points to Cena), he knows (AJ points to Miz), and they know (AJ points out to the crowd) that I am the rightful #1 contender to the World Heavyweight Championship.



(AJ Styles)
But I tell you what John, like I said, I don't really hate you, matter of fact I admire you in some ways, and since I'm in a good mood tonight and since I'm confident in my abilities in the middle of this ring, I'll humor you and your "dispute" John. I'll put it to the test in front of the whole world, but it's going to come at a cost. See, I know I'm the #1 contender, EVERYONE knows I'm the #1 contender, but I'm going to give you the chance to roll the dice and see if John Cena is still as good as he thinks he is, or see if his better days are truly behind him. So how bout this John, Me and You (AJ points to Cena) one on one, one more time tonight, if you win? You can have first crack at Miz and his title, but if you lose John, if you lose you will no longer stand in my way because you'll instead be standing by my side as my Bullet Club brother!!!

[John Cena]
Lemme tell ya something kid, I've made an entire career of rising to the occasion when the stakes are highest, and yeah I'll admit it, I haven't been at my best at times throughout the last 7 months, I've been knocked down time and time again, but you know what? it's about how you get back up from getting knocked down that counts. These 3 words that I display proudly on my sleeve, Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect, they define me AJ, I NEVER GIVE UP on my goals and my #1 goal is taking that gold off that punk's shoulder. So AJ, even with those high stakes you just laid out, stakes that could make or break my career, I NEVER BACK DOWN, I NEVER RUN FROM A FIGHT, and that ain't about to change tonight CAUSE I ACCEPT YOUR CHALLENGE!!!

[John Cena]
Tonight, I'm going to walk out to this ring with the weight of the world on my shoulders. 2 paths will lay before me, one path leads to glory, and the other leads down a dark and unpredictable world where John Cena is at Bullet Club's mercy, and just when you think John Cena's gonna finally crumble under the pressure, just when you think the pressure and the stress and the uncertainty is gonna get to me, you're going to see a whole new animal get unleashed upon you AJ. So I'll give you till about the 2nd hour of the show to change your mind and run away with your title shot in tow, because once I step out here in front of the XWL Universe, once I take this shirt off and kiss these dog tags only 1 THING will be TRUE!!!!

[John Cena]
IF YOU WANT SOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

COME

GET

SOME!!!!!!


The Miz takes this opportunity to reinsert himself into the equation.



The Miz
You know, I'm actually glad you're out here, despite rudely interrupting YOUR World Heavyweight Champion, I have a gift for you.

He motions towards the timekeepers area, causing the man sitting near the bell to rise up to his feet, holding a velvet bag under his arm, and makes his way towards the ringside area, handing The Miz his gift. He begins to mess with the fancy looking rope keeping the bag sealed shut before pulling it away and opening it up.

The Miz
Your very own The Miz Participation Award!

He hands it to Styles, who reluctantly takes a hold of it after a few moments before The Miz looks towards John Cena.



The Miz
What? Were you expecting one too? I only hand out my awards for those who deserve them. And besides, you already have more than enough participation awards from this year alone.

The Miz turns to Styles.

The Miz
As far as your Championship aspirations are concerned, why don't you go for a Championship that's at your caliber, I hear the Intercontinental Champion needs some contenders.

He turns back to Cena.

The Miz
As for you, the X-treme Championship was defunct a few years ago, so you're out of luck.

Just when it seemed that these combustible elements would collide one more time, the theme of the General Manager in Layla begins to play throughout the arena.



She walks out from behind the curtain and stands on the stage, a microphone in hand, in an attempt to potentially defuse the situation at hand.

[Layla]
First and foremost, AJ I know you've felt as if you were undervalued, or underappreciated...but the fact of the matter is, you're wrong. I've had my eye on you for the last several months, watching as you have one impressive performance after the next. What you did at Roulette, was prove that you are one of the best talents on the roster today, and seeing as you did pin The Miz in that match, regardless of the fact that he wasn't champion yet, you earned a title match without a shadow of a doubt.

A big smile comes over the Phenomenal One's face as he can be seen mouthing the words "See, I told ya'll they couldn't deny me any longer" to Cena and Miz.

[Layla]
So you WILL challenge The Miz at Breakthrough for The World Heavyweight Championship....however, seeing as you three have been so heavily involved in each other's business for the better part of this year...and the fact that you each hold a triple threat victory over one another, the way I see it, the score is tied, and I wouldn't be a very good General Manager if I didn't at least capitalize on that, now would I? So AJ, you threw around the idea of you would face John Cena tonight to decide The Miz's Number One Contender, right? But if he lost, he would have to join The Bullet Club...and a match like that, with high stakes on both sides, that's too good to pass up. So while you already have your championship match, John Cena doesn't. And if you're truly up for the challenge tonight, John? If you're willing to accept AJ's high stakes, then it's official. Tonight John Cena will go one on one with AJ Styles in a rematch from their previous match against one another at Emergence if AJ Styles wins? Then John Cena will have to join The Bullet Club, but if John Cena wins? Then The World Heavyweight Championship Match at Breakthrough will become a Tie Breaking Triple Threat! Good luck gentlemen, and may the best man win.

With the match being made with World Heavyweight Championship implications, The Miz's reign could be in danger if John Cena manages to defeat AJ Styles, something he has yet to do since this rivalry started, and make the World Heavyweight Championship match at Breakthrough into a Triple Threat. Can John Cena do the impossible and gain a much needed victory over Styles, or will history repeat itself with him standing over John Cena once again, forcing the “Leader of the Cenation” to join the Bullet Club? The final image is the three men in the ring engaging in a staredown as Anarchy heads into its first commercial break of the evening.

As we return from commercial break, we see Ruby Riot not yet in her ring gear, being interviewed by a reporter.




Reporter
Ruby, tonight you will be facing Charlotte in a rematch of your very first match here in XWL. For those at home that don't remember, your debut was interrupted when the Cabinet interfered and cost you the match. How do you feel about finally getting a rematch?

RUBY RIOT!
I am more ready than I've ever been. My career is in the best position it has ever been in right now. I'm Miss Money in the Bank. I've conquered challenge after challenge and I feel unstoppable. However, there has been one thing haunting me since I started here, and that is my debut. The one moment I had been waiting for for years and I watched it get crushed with the swing of a kendo stick to my face. I try not to let the past control me; instead I use it to motivate me. But that match...I haven't been able to get it out of my head. So I guess you could say I'm a little excited about tonight. I get to put all of that to sleep.

Ruby's face lights up into a smile and her body language becomes a little more animated.

Reporter
Are you at all concerned about the match? Charlotte is no slouch in the ring, what if you lose again?

RUBY RIOT!
I had Charlotte beat and I beat her in the Money in the Bank match. I know I can do it again tonight. Once I hear the ref's hand hit the mat for that sweet third time, I can already tell the weight that will be lifted from my shoulders. I will finally be able to move on. You think my time here has been impressive so far? Just wait and see what happens next.

Reporter
Well, thank you for your time. I'll let you get ready for the show. Good luck out there. Maybe we'll even see you win a slammy tonight!

The reporter shakes Ruby's hand and departs from the locker room. Ruby still has a smile on her face as she looks forward to the nights proceedings/

A hoarse voice greets the darkness we are witnessing. But a light bulb goes off bringing the dark room to light

[???]
I have no real name anymore...

The room fades away and we instead see a man walking down a vacant road. The man height is the first thing that would stand out to you as he walks with his back to the camera.
He wears a baggy hoodie and jeans that look as if they've been faded for years

[???]
I'm sure that once I had a name. When I try to think I remember a woman. I think she was my wife. Everything before I met him is a blur

A car passes the man but he pays it no mind as he keeps moving forward. Left foot. Right foot. Further and further down the road he walks as he voice comes back

[???]
I remember him renaming me. He did that to a lot of people. He said old names represented our old lives. And where we were going...there was no need to remember the past. Only the future mattered. I was asked to give up my possessions

The mysterious man is now walking through a town. Many people part out of the way for him. He gives off a threatening aura and people are wise to avoid. Where is he going?
No clue is given as you watch him carrying on. Moving forward

[???]
I gave up my car. Why? Because we all walk as one. We move as one. I gave up my house because shelter would be provided for me. I can't remember clearly but I must have left my girlfriend too. No ties to your former life was allowed. I gave everything for my new...family

The man stops suddenly. The camera pans out to see him standing before a church. The man walks forward slowly to the holy doors. Hesitantly he reaches out and grasp a handle

[???]
I was trained. I'm missing pieces of my memory but I remember vividly training until my body gave out. I had to be sharp. I had to be strong. I had to be useful. My body is capable of great feats of strength and athleticism that no man my size should be able to do

His hand come off the handle and lay limp by his sides. He simply turns and begins walking again. Moving forward

[???]
Things don't always work out. Our family fell apart. The closest thing I had to a friend I haven't seen in months. Every now and then he calls me back. I've helped him from time to time. I watched as he makes creation after creation only for it to backfire. Much like I did. He used to call me his general. Now?...I'm nothing more than a wanderer

We switch scenes to find us back on another vacant road. But now...the stranger is walking towards us. He's much to far away for make out anything about his appearance but with each passing word he gets a little closer and closer

[???]
For months I've been walking. No real destination. Just a man trying to find a purpose in life. I've seen much more of the world than I'd ever thought I would. Looking. Searching. Experiencing. But somehow...

The stranger is getting closer but he has his hood up and looks down at his feet. What he can't hide is the giant beard he sports. Grey dances with black as the man had clearly aged in all his years

[???]
....Somehow it always brings me back. I've seen everything I wanted to see. Talked to everyone I wanted to talk to. I've come to terms with all the wasted years. Faced my demons that haunt me with broken memories and feelings of regret. And it leads me back here...

The man stands in front of the camera. And he raises his head. The first thing you notice are he eyes. They looked tired. Troubled. And slightly vacant. His whole face shows what can only be years of exhaustion and pain. He takes of his hood showing his messy hair or what's left of it as you can see he's losing it. His stare seems to borrow into you.
As if he's looking right through you. The screen starts to fade to black but his raspy voice utters one more line

[Luke Harper]
My name is Luke Harper...and my wandering has lead me back to XWL...

*NEXT WEEK* Flashes upon the screen before it too fades to black and another segment is started

The lights within the Anarchy arena dim to near total darkness, it doesn't take long for light to illuminate the arena once more but not via the arena lighting, the illumination is coming from the titantron as a voice begins to narrate clips. Once the 1st clip begins to play the XWL Universe begin to jump out of their seats in excitement because the person being featured in the clips is someone the wrestling world is very familiar with.

(???)
They've called me the "Peak Of Technique"



(???)
"The Professional"



(???)
"The Swiss Superman"



Upon the conclusion of that clip the titantron transitions to the backstage interview area where Renee Young usually conducts her interviews with the XWL superstars, right now however? Renee Young is nowhere to be found and as the seconds go by the XWL Universe becomes more and more confused as to why the titantron has transitioned from the video clips to this backstage area. Was this an error on the part of the video experts in the video truck? is this some type of message that's supposed to tie into that video we just saw? all those questions and more are running through the minds of the XWL Universe when all of a sudden they begin to lose their minds with excitement as one leg steps into the camera's view quickly followed by the other leg and now this "mystery man" is no longer a mystery to the XWL Universe as it's none other than CESARO!!!!!!

(Cesaro)
I've traveled the world, I've wrestled in various countries and various companies, but tonight I return to a company in which I've yet to truly make my mark, a company filled with some of the most passionate and loyal pro wrestling fans in the world. You may know me as the Peak Of Technique, or The Swiss Superman or even as The Professional, but tonight I will introduce you to a whole new Cesaro, a Cesaro who's determined to make an impact, a Cesaro who's determined to prove that he belongs amongst the most elite pro wrestlers in the world. Tonight I introduce you all to SWISS DEATH!!!

(Cesaro)
So get ready, because Swiss Death is upon you....

The tron immediately goes black leaving the arena shrouded in darkness once again.



The whistle echos out into the arena creating an almost eerie feeling as a majority of the XWL Universe has never heard this song before, but for the few people in the crowd who have heard this before? chances are they know who's used this theme in the past and have a pretty good idea of who's about to step through the curtain.

After about 20 seconds the arena lights up with a plethora of flashing lights and the titantron lights up with flashing gold lights with "CESARO" spanning across it in big bold letters from side to side. Cesaro charges out onto the stage full of excitement as he heads over to the far left side of the stage to greet the crowd on that side of the arena with his signature taunt, Cesaro runs over to the right side of the stage and does the same for them before executing his taunt one more time in the center of the stage before beginning his journey down an XWL ramp for the 1st time in quite awhile. He slaps the hands of fans on both sides of the apron before walking up the steps and climbing to the top turnbuckle from the outside, he fires off his taunt once again for the fans before hopping down into the ring. Cesaro paces around the ring for a few moments before taking off his olive green jacket and doing some stretches on the ropes in preparation for whoever his opponent may be.



Mojo Rawley makes his way through the curtain fully hyped as he always is, some fans are on board this hype train of his whilst others could honestly care less about this guy, he doesn't let the detractors phase him though as he sprints down to the ring and slides under the rope looking and feeling as hype as he's ever been.


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Cesaro's theme beings to blast upon the ref's hand hitting the mat for the 3 clear and decisive 3 count. Cesaro came into this match with 1 intention, to make a statement, and he damn sure did it as he's just dispatched of Mojo Rawley in quick and decisive fashion. The ref raises Cesaro's hand in victory and before long he makes his way to the second rope to celebrate his win by taunting for the fans who proceed to eat it up as just about everyone's happy to see Cesaro back in an XWL ring. Anarchy fades to a commercial break with the last shot that we see before the break is Cesaro celebrating with fans on his way up the ramp.

Extreme Rules Match








Ruby Riot emerges from the curtains and begins making her way down to the ring with her usual high octane energy. Once she arrives in the ring, however, a more serious tone spreads across her face and she leans against the ropes opposite the stage as she awaits her opponent. This match, despite not having any overt implications, is one of the most important matches of her young career.




As Charlotte Flair begins to make her way to the ring, a mixture of anger and determination cements itself on Ruby's face. This is her time for vengeance. Charlotte finally enters the ring and a staredown commences as the two await the ring bell.

Spoiler:

We return to XWL to see Brother Nero standing in the ring, seemingly ready to address the XWL Universe.

-Brother Nero-
Hello, Peasants. You may all be seated. I assume you have all been waiting with bated breath to hear my side of what transpired at Roulette. Well, as a just leader, I have come to satiate that need.

Brother Nero clears his throat before continuing.

-Brother Nero-
I have long served at the side of the man that I once called my brother, "Awoken" Matt. I put aside my earthly needs and dedicated myself to further the empire that he created. My entire existence served one purpose: to protect him and that which he had created. This was not always easy for me. There were times I thought of quitting but I knew that the mission I was on was much more important than anything else.

Then came Emergence. I watched my brother fail. He stood up against the insolent Edge and let the throne fall, and with it, the Kingdom we had built. But...I did not waver. When I had the Intercontinental title stolen from me by Samoa Joe during the HBK Classic, where was the King? He was off setting himself up to be a failure. And fail he did. You see, I stood by my brother but he did not stand by me! He called me the Dark Knight but where is the power in a title such as that? It is within the King he serves.

When he embarrassed himself and the Kingdom by falling to Edge, he showed that he was not fit to serve as the King. He should never have even allowed himself to be put in that position! Yet...there we were, watching the coup fester from the outside in. It was at this point that my darling Eloise began to whisper in my ear. She allowed me to see beyond the fog that I had been under. If Matt could not reclaim the throne at Roulette, then he MUST BE REMOVED. Even then, as I could finally see the fallacy that is his very existence, I still had hope.

As the battle raged on, I saw my brother with The Miz in his grasp. It was about to be over. My brother would give credence  to my belief in him. Overwhelmed by the emotion, I came out to watch as the throne was reestablished. Then he FAILED! HE FAILED AGAIN! ONCE AGAIN I WATCHED AS THE THRONE WAS SEIZED BY A HERETIC! Rage...rage was all I felt. I was...am...the Knight charged with protecting the kingdom. A sense of duty coursed through my veins and I charged the ring to do what needed to be done. I cut the head off of the bastard that my mother gave birth to. A Royal Decree was issued at Roulette. Matt Hardy is no longer heir to the throne. This kingdom is a monarchy no longer. I am the Knight and martial law has been declared. This kingdom will be returned to the glory it never had the privilege to experience and I will be the one to lead it there.



Rebecca Hardy steps out onto the stage holding a microphone in her right hand as she looks down the ramp looking at Brother Nero.

.:Rebecca Hardy:.
How could you do this? Do you even care for our family anymore? You are more than a knight! Matt chose you over anyone because he cares for you! Did you forget that we are family?

.:????:.
We are not your enemy Brother Nero.

Matt Hardy steps out onto the stage with hurt in his eyes as he looks upon Brother Nero. He sighs quietly to himself as the next words for him are going to be hard to say.

.:Matt Hardy:.
Yes I admit it. I am no longer the King of XWL, but that is not important to me anymore.. My main concern Brother Nero is you. The Seven Deities have stressed to me that they have lost control of you, and you are no longer willing to listen to their guidance. You have turned your back not only on The Seven Deities, but your own flesh, and blood.

Matt shakes his head looking down. He slowly raises his head looking once again at Brother Nero who stands in the middle of the ring listening to Matt's every word.

.:Matt Hardy:.
How could you, Brother Nero? I can't believe you have taken such a drastic step. You have thrown aside our brothership for some false ideas your El o ise has placed within your vessels mind. Do you understand what you have done? I wasn't the one who let the kingdom crumble. You did. What were you doing out there? I had that moment capitalized Brother Nero. When I saw you I thought it was to cheer me on, but that wasn't the plan was it?

Matt's looks hurt thinking back what transpired at Roulette. Rebecca rubs Matt's back to console him.

.:Matt Hardy:.
You knew I would become distracted by your mere presence, and would take a moment to show off which in turn giving The Miz time to recover leaving him to come to his sense, and striking the final blow upon me. Where you would get your turn to finally to strike. Your connection with El o ise  must be BROKEN. She is turning you against us, and I fear that is not the only thing she plans. Please come back to us brother. Together we are strong, but with these people on our side. We can become even more than that! My mind got clouded when I got the taste of being at the very top, and I went crazy with power. I do admit it, and in my time of being of champion I called all of you in the XWL Universe peasants, because I saw myself as royalty, and you as scum, but that shouldn't be the case at all. Each of you are person with a story of how you came to be, and I don't know it. Some stories are harder to listen to than others, because of the heartache. The emotions that have fulfilled your life, and I called each of you nasty names making you see less of yourself when truly each, and every single one of you are beautiful people with powerful souls! I can just feel the power swirling around the arena here tonight, and it is absolutely DELIGHTFUL! Now if you all allow yourselves to stand behind me I can turn this power into pure energy, and use it to do INCREDIBLE things!

A small amount of claps, and cheers can be heard around the arena after Matt has come to a realization.

.:Matt Hardy:.
Come on Brother Nero listen to these people! We can get these people to stand behind us once again. We can charge into wars against our enemies with these people backing us up by them feeding us their energy to make us grow more powerful than anyone could ever imagine!



-Brother Nero-
How could I? How COULD I? I WAS GIVEN NO OTHER CHOICE! You have lost sight of the goal and it has fallen to me to pick up where you stumbled. After everything you put me through, you made me into this Matt. I am who I am because of you. This right here-

He gestures at his body.

-Brother Nero-
This is you. This is what you SHOULD have been. The Seven Deities you keep rambling on about are nothing but a figment of your crazy twisted mind. Those voices led you astray and now you are paying the consequences. Your misguided deference to them has turned you into a shell. You aren't even man enough to step out here and confront me on your own without your gold digging excuse for a wife to back you up yet you have the nerve to insinuate that Eloise is the problem here? Without Eloise I might still be stuck in your shadow. She told me that you would come out among the unwashed masses and slander me in an effort to save your own name, and she was right. You come out here and accuse of me intentionally sabotaging you? At Roulette I came out to share in what should have been a moment of victory with my brother, but you let that moment slip. And do you know what? I'm glad you did. The veil has lifted and I know the truth now. I have no brother. I am no longer Brother Nero. Everything that tied me to you has been erased. You can pander to these people all you want, the Era of Nero has begun. The darkness is going to come crashing over you like a tidal wave and there is nothing you can do about it. You will see what being truly Broken really means.

He steps to the ropes closest to the ramp and leans over, pure hatred oozing from his pores.

-Nero-
You and your plastic filled arm candy better start running while you can. Unlike you, I will not fail.

Rebecca looks offended, and immediately raise the mic up to her lips as she begins to speak.

.:Rebecca Hardy:.
Plastic? Ha! You were just jealous of your brother that he saw success before you ever did. Like how you lost the Shawn Michael's classic. You couldn't bare that your brother's first time for a title he capitalized while you failed!  

Matt Hardy shakes his head, and he bites his lower lip. He raises the mic up to his lips, and begins speaking once again.

.:Matt Hardy:.
I will not run away from you Brother. Even though you were a helping hand in the process of taking something important to me. There is no denying that you are my brother. You are my family, and I need this assure to you that I did not do this to you. Hell, I am not even sure what did this to you, but I have been here for you every step of the way. Do you remember when you finally became OBSOLETE you had some type of demonic aura around you? That was not the work of the Seven Deities I know that for a fact. They warned me during that time period to keep my distance from you, because they were not sure what you were capable of. The scratches all over your body during that time period was something not of my doing. Perhaps, it was the work of some type of demonic spirit! I would have told you if it was myself or the Seven Deities. If you remember correctly I was there to help you each time that demon even laid a hand on you. I did my best to keep you safe. The only time I put my hands on you in a harming fashion was when Jeff Hardy still lingered around this realm with in your vessel.

Matt begins to takes steps towards the ring.

.:Matt Hardy:.
Once I DELETED Jeff Hardy I never harmed your vessel again did I? No! You were there for me every step of the way as I was for you, but what did I get in return? A knife in my back, and this stab was the deepest of wounds. Not only did it hurt me psychically, but it has also effected me emotionally. You are were one of the few people I could call upon you to stand by my side even in my darkest hour, and you would still show up with no questions asked. Now the only person you respond to is El o ise, and she is someone that is not going to help you the way I can. Allow us to show you the way Brother Nero! By us I mean myself, and The Broken Army!

Some fans in the arena cheer as they try to help Matt Hardy convince Nero to listen to his brother. Nero's head slowly turns from left to right as he looks at the
people that had hated Matt just nights ago and are now starting to cheer for him.

-Nero-
Listen to them! They cheer your failure! Success intimidates them but now that you have your feet in the dirt, they are your biggest fans. Pathetic.

Brother Nero looks back at Matt and Reby. He stares at them silently for a few seconds before continuing.

-Nero-
Maybe I don't need help Matt. Did you think of that? Maybe YOU are the one that needs help, has NEEDED help. You take pride on being "BROKEN"! You should have realized that you were on a path that was leading to this moment. I suppose I should have too, but nevertheless, here we are. The very fact that you still stand there and beg for me to join you shows how feeble you really are. Don't waste your breath. I have all I need in Eloise. Not only do I not need you, I'm going to end you. No longer will you bring this Kingdom down. You don't seem to be taking my warning seriously. Like the biblical flood, my reign will purge all of the weak and leave only the strong.

.:Matt Hardy:.
No brother they are not cheering for my failures. They are cheering, because of the clouds that have dwelled within my mind have dissipated, and now the light shines through. It has shown me the error in my ways. Your mind is still clouded Brother Nero, and if you don't break the bond between you, and El o ise I am afraid for your future. I hear your soul begging for me to help you, but with this state of mind you are in I can not help you.

Matt steps down the ramp a little more as he is trying to show his Brother he still cares.

.:Matt Hardy:.
Yes I take being Broken in pride, because that was gifted upon me by the Seven Deities! With a single touch touch I got a scar that reminds me that it is truly a blessing to be Broken.

Matt touches his hair where the blonde streak is

.:Matt Hardy:.
They have bestowed powers upon me that you have been witnessed to, and I think if you do chose to fight me like you say you want to. It is not best for your safety. Which is something I still care about. You are of my flesh, and blood yet you act like it means nothing. I think your so used to the limelight Brother Nero that when I finally became something above you it drove you mad! I mean just look at your self Brother Nero! Look into a mirror, and focus because whatever you think you see is not reality. You need to let all the illusions just fade away. So you can see what I see the light. There is no kingdom the power after winning the World Heavyweight title went straight to my head. You have nothing to uphold you are relieved of your duties! You are no knight you are just Brother Nero...

Nero bristles at this claim. Instead of speaking, he slowly exits the ring and walks up to his former brother, keeping eye contact the entire time. Matt does not flinch as Nero stands nose to nose with him.

-Nero-
Don't be worried about my safety. You are the one that should be worried. Your "vessel" will join your mind soon enough. You may have disavowed the Kingdom, but I have not. I will amass my army and march upon the hill you stand on. All it takes is one swing to start it. Go ahead. Do it.

Nero aggressively pushes his forehead against Matt's and starts punching his own jaw as he starts to scream.

-Nero-
DO IT! DO IT! HIT ME! DOOOITTTT!!! COME ON!!!! YOU I KNOW THIS IS WHO YOU ARE! EMBRACE IT AND HIT ME GODDAMNIT!

Matt stands his ground, but doesn't move a muscle. He stand his ground, and cracks his neck as if he is getting ready for a fight. As he is getting ready to throw a punch Matt's arm is grabbed by his wife. Matt looks to her with a look of slight confusion.

.:Rebecca Hardy:.
Matt, you don't have to do this. This is gonna get way out of hand, and both of you are gonna end up getting hurt. I know you don't want to hurt your brother. Even in this state he is in. He is still family. Remember that!

Matt nods, and begins walking backwards still facing his brother making sure he doesn't try to attack him from behind. Matt and his wife retreat through the curtains leaving a fuming Nero standing on the ramp as we fade to a commercial.

The infamous countdown began, which sent the crowd into an uproar and barrage of cheers that echoed off the walls of the arena. The video began playing, as the word "Jericho" appeared on the titantron that hung from the rafters above the stage. The crowd was at almost at riot level, as the entire building was shaking. The crowd was hot as the chants of "Y-2-J" were echoing off the walls, through every ear of the fans here tonight. Jericho stood there at the top of the ramp, the lights dimmed down, a thin layer of smoke filling at the top of the ramp, wearing his light-up jacket with his signature wrestling attire; the blue/silver trunks, the matching boots and kick pads, as well as some sparkles on his trunks and kick pads.



Jericho scanned the arena, cupping his hand over his eyes to ensure he could see everything. Jericho turned his back to the camera, stuck his arms out-stretched and tilted his head back a bit, doing his signature taunt.

CHRIS JERICHO | LIONHEART
"WELLLLLLLCOME TO....
SLAMMY IS...
JEEEEERRRRRRRRICO!"

Jericho would spin fully around. He had a massive grim upon his face as he would look at the ground and then at the podium that had been set up on the stage. He shakes his arms slightly as he would walk over to it as the crowd would continue to chant and cheer for him as he walks towards it and stands before it. His hands resting forward as he just grins -- his fingers touching the envelope before him as he was here to announce the winner of a slammy.

CHRIS JERICHO |LIONHEART
"Let it be remembered that two weeks ago: Chris Jericho defeated Bray Wyatt in the middle of this ring. I came back and did what I said I was going to do. That I was going to change this place. That I was going to bring the flash I had brought twenty years ago when I stepped into the ring for the first time. I look around this place and all I see are kids -- fighting over nothing. They are all fighting over an award such as this. An award for the best feud of the year -- an award that none of these juniors truly deserve -- because you have not had a feud until you have went to hell and back with Stone Cold. Until you have taken The Rock to his limit. Until you have stared into the eyes of Triple H. Until you have outperformed Shawn Michaels -- take a look at my career. Every single year I raise the stakes. Every single year I outperform everyone. Every single year I steal the show. I had my return only two weeks ago -- I stepped into the ring and I defeated Bray Wyatt -- the eater of pinfalls -- you might as well give me this award right  now -- I deserve it."

Chris Jericho holds his arms outwards and just remains still for a moment as he grins. He has faced some of the greatest of the greats. He has been in countless classic matches. He has had countless feuds with what some say are the sure fire hall of famers and he has beaten them all and lasted longer them all -- they are all finished -- and he is still standing -- still performing -- still stealing the show.

CHRIS JERICHO |LIONHEART
"The truth is this, I'm bigger than this place! I transcend XWL. I'm omnipotent, I go where I want, I do what I want, because I'm the best in the world at what I do. I'm going to stay with XWL as long as I want, and that's a fact. I've broken teeth, I've suffered concussions, but I've never been vanquished, and I never will. After this run -- after I do it all -- after I win it all, there's going to be one more catchphrase symbolic with these parasites to latch onto: Never underestimate Chris Jericho. In this day and age, there is not one man in this locker room who can COMPARE to Y2J! When Chris Jericho tells you something, you know that its real because I'm an honest man. I am a good man, and I always tell the truth. And here's some truth for you right now, I have transcended this industry from the moment I've stepped into this business. I'm the first ever undisputed champion in this industry.  I have won more high profile matches in my career than Bray Wyatt and the entire locker room has been a part of in there meaningless life's. And here's some more truth for ya, tonight - whomever wins this award here -- know that this golden little figure is all the more valuable -- because I touched it."

He would look at the golden figure on the table before him as he then looks down at the desk and the envelop as he would pick it up now in his hands. Holding it for a moment and looking at it, even shaking it slightly as he would begin to open it up.

CHRIS JERICHO |LIONHEART
"Ladies and gentle -- children of all ages -- it is time to find out who has won the feud of the year --"

He would tap his free hand on the table -- making a drum roll for a moment as he would then pull the top of the envelope open and slips his hand inside -- taking the card within as he pulls it out. Coughing slightly and clearing his throat. He would smirk. The crowd where on the edges of their seat to see whom had won. He glances down again and then chuckles as he clears his throat once more and finally speaks.

CHRIS JERICHO |LIONHEART
"JBL AND WADE BARRETT!"

He would raise his voice. Almost shouting it at the top of his lungs to allow it to ring around the arena. The would be a mixed reaction from the people within the crowd as Chris Jericho holds the card up in the air -- turning it around for all to see -- this was not a joke -- they had truly won the award. The chants would begin to die down as Chris Jericho speaks once more.

CHRIS JERICHO |LIONHEART
"Now these two sons of a bitches have been fighting for what seems like years. Just what have they been fighting over? Who knows now right? That's the best way to a feud -- you forget what you where fighting over, but you will not stop until you are the only one left standing. It is clear that these men hate one another -- good -- it brings the best out of you. I was never a fan of JBL -- ask him yourself -- he gave me one of the worst matches of my career and cracked me open for chuckles -- but the man has been climbing mountains in the real world and in this company. He has never been better and he has the man he loathes to thank for that -- Wade Barrett. To think my student has come this far -- to finally win something once in his career. They always said he would amount to something here -- and they were right, because I was his master to his student. I still remember his little black jacket -- his red rose in the pocket and how much of a geek he looked like. But he has found himself -- it has taken years -- just like JBL in that matter -- to become the star they were always meant to be -- and it happened with both of them locking horns over and over again. So ladies and gentlemen -- let's hope that these men continue to fight -- because the best feuds never end. Now -- I know you want to hear me speak. For me to continue to talk -- but it is time for the winners to come out and accept there award -- so please welcome first -- JBL!"



The crowd roars in disapproval. They may have voted the feud between the “Wrestling God” and Band News Barrett best of the year, but that doesn’t mean they like the man. And the boos continue horns can be seen slowly rolling out onto the side of the ramp via the parking lot, which can only mean one thing.

{Corey Graves}
I knew it! I knew he could do it!

{Mauro Ranallo}
Do what Corey?

{Corey Graves}
Are you blind? He just won a Slammy.

{Mauro Ranallo}
Actually he AND Wade Barrett won that Slammy.

{Corey Graves}
But you see who’s out here to claim it don’t you?

The limousine comes to a hault beside the ramp.Immediately as the vehicle comes to a halt Virgil hops out of the passenger seat before making his way to the rear door of the limousine. He fixes his suit and tie before taking hold to the handle and popping the door open, extending his arm welcoming whoever is inside to step out. But if your any fan of XWL you know who’s inside, for Black Cowboy boots fold out of the car and onto the concrete ground. The legs flowing into the shoes quickly extend as it is revealed to be John Bradshaw Layfield himself. JBL looks through the crowd with a look of victory upon his face, for he just won his first Slammy in his XWL career.

JBL is wearing a black suit and paints, white button up shirt, green tie, and black Cowboy hat. He looks into the crowd of booing, anti JBL advocates. However he simply tips his hat and smiles to them, ignoring the fact that they obviously hate the very idea of him. He takes a step forward, fixing his tie and readjusting his hat as another figure begins to climb out of the car. The Beethoven of baritone, Aiden English. English is wearing a brown sports coat, blue suede vest, white button up shirt, black tie, and black pants. And in his hands sits one of the most precious things in XWL. Something that gives more chance to become champion than a number one contender’s match, the Money In The Bank briefcase. Aiden extends his hand which is in turn grabbed by JBL as the two men shake hands and revel in each of their victories from last night.

{Corey Graves}
What an image Mauro. These two men both successful last night, JBL winning a Slammy tonight, and they both show how proud they are of one another.

{Mauro Ranallo}
Proud? There’s nothing to be proud about. Neither of them could win on their own. And now Aiden English and Virgil are nothing more than simple thieves.

{Corey Graves}
We’ve seen both of them win on their own, Aiden beat Barrett in his debut match without anyone’s help, and as for JBL. He’s beaten too many to count. Where was the Cabinet when he beat Sami Zayn for the Intercontinental Championship? Or when he beat not only Wade Barrett but Samoa Joe for his second championship reign? And as for the briefcase, Sami Zayn should have been so careless with where he left his things.

{Mauro Ranallo}
I can’t deny he has great talent, but this Cabinet nonsense destroys all credibility he once had.

{Corey Graves}
Please Mauro, it simply adds to it.

Virgil closes the door behind Aiden English. All three men stand before the sea of deafening boos, yet simply ignore them. JBL makes the first move as he climbs onto the ramp and looks into the eyes of the presenter of his award. The man holding the award, a man who has had many great feud in his day, Chris Jericho. JBL makes his way toward the pedestal which Jericho is behind. As JBL makes his way closer and closer Jericho eventually extends one arm for a handshake and the other to had off the award, but sadly JBL isn’t the type to share the spotlight. He snatches the award out of Jericho’s hand before turning his back to the “Breaker of Walls”. Jericho with an obvious look of being offended angrily watches JBL walk away before he himself walks through the curtain to the backstage area.

JBL begins to make his way down the ramp towards the ring quickly followed by his fellow Cabinet members. As the three men make it to the ring Virgil circles around it making his way to the time keepers area to retrieve a few microphones. JBL and English make their way up the steel steps and through the ropes as they await their good friend Virgil who now slides into the ring, hand both of them microphones. JBL, grinning ear to ear raises the microphone to his mouth as he prepares to  show his prominent mic skills.

$JBL$
I wish i could say i can’t believe it. That i never saw this coming. That i don’t deserve this award. But if i did i would be nothing but a very wealthy liar. I knew i would win this award because i am the only one deserving of it. Although i suppose i should thank all those that helped me achieve this.....Me, Myself, and i .

The crowd erupts in boos as JBL simply smiles and extends his arms soaking in the boos. Aiden English and Virgil begin clapping.

$JBL$
Continue to boo me all you want but you all know the truth as well as I️ do. I️ have been busting my ass since my debut here to make XWL Great Again, and this was the second step in the journey to make that happen. The first? Last night. A week ago I guaranteed you people that at Roulette I would walk out victorious, and not only did I deliver what I promised once, but twice as my name was that of which was chosen by the wheel to team with Matt Sydal. However fate not only decided to grace me last night, but my allies and closest friends aswell.....

JBL extends his arm to Aiden English who holds the briefcase in his hands. He smugly looks through the crowd as he raises the briefcase into the air, demanding the respect he has “earned”. After a few moments of booing he lowers the briefcase as JBL continues.

$JBL$
Aiden English not only beat the soulless leprechaun known as Sami Zayn, but claimed something his opponent didn’t deserve in the first place. The Money In The Bank briefcase. Sami Zayn has never done anything of true relevance in his entire career and he is somehow awarded with a spot in the Money In The Bank match. Then, obviously as a fluke, he went on to win the match. Well here’s a bit of knowledge for you ingrates here in Los Angeles. If Aiden English had been in that match, I guarantee you he would have walked out with that briefcase. But sadly our great General Manager decides that wasn’t “best for business”. Well I know business Ms. El, and WE are best for business.

JBL hands the microphone over to Aiden English and shakes his hand with the other. Aiden then steps forward and prepares to speak.

{Aiden English}
First of all I would like to start off by saying that everyone in the XWL Universe clearly hasn't yet graduated high school, as you fools somehow don't recognize the most iconic passage from Shakespeare's Hamlet.

{Corey Graves}
That's right, tell those fools Aiden!

{Mauro Ranallo}
This is a wrestling show.

{Corey Graves}
Your point?

Mauro simply sighs as English continues to speak.

{Aiden English}
But, that's not why I'm out here speaking to all of you, no no. You see, just like Mr. Layfield said, the Cabinet is what's "best for business". And you know what? I'm goinf to provide a perfect example. Let me ask everyone in the crowd something. What do you think you can get done in a month?

He lowers the mic and seems to be waiting for some sort of answer, before raising it and beginning to speak.

{Aiden English}
Well, let me tell you what I accomplished in one month. You see, I didn't just defeat BNB on my first week here, I didn't just beat "Mr. Money in the Bank" on my second week, no, I went on to become the rightful claimant of this briefcase after a mere four weeks within this company.

He once again raises the stolen Money in the Bank briefcase proudly above his head, as the boos once again rain down.

{Aiden English}
But, perhaps most importantly of all, I allied myself with the shrewdest man in this entire company, mister John Bradshaw Layfield himself. So, while all of you may celebrate something like losing some weight after a month, or getting some cleaning done, the Cabinet will boast that in one month it took out BNB and brought justice to the Money in the Bank briefcase, and I will also go on tonight to win the Slammy award for Breakout Superstar of the Year, adding to the Cabinet's constantly growing list of achievements.

English steps back and signals to JBL that he is done talking for now, as the boos continue.

$JBL$
As aiden just said, Barrett has fallen. He now has no reason to think is is better, or even remotely on my level last night. I️ beat him not once, but twice in one night. There is nothing he can do and nothing he can say to even become relevant in my eyes after last night. Now many of you poor, uneducated fools who don’t have the XWL Network are asking how is it possible that JBL beast Wade Barrett not once but twice in one night? And if your one of those people you should go home tonight, look in the mirror, and say “I️ am a God Damn fool”. I️ beat Wade Barrett because I️ am a Wrestling God. Because what I️ say I’m going to do I️ do. There is no man in the company that can step toe to toe with a Wrestling God and stand a chance because I️ am the most dominant man in the compan.....





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{Mauro Ranallo}
It’s the Beast! It’s Brock Lesnar. The man who took out Wade Barrett last night and would’ve done the same to JBL if it weren’t for Paul Heyman.

{Corey Graves}
Maybe we will find out why Brock interrupted the match and stole the spotlight from JBL.

{Mauro Ranallo}
Are you kidding me Corey? If it weren’t for Brock Lesnar JBL would probably be in a hospital bed after loosing to Barrett.

{Corey Graves}
JBL has him right where he wanted him Mauro.

JBL abruptly stops as he and the rest of the Cabinet turn towards the stage. The crowd is going nuts as the Beast’s music plays through the arena. A few moment pass before the crowd dims down in slight disappointment as Brock is not the man who walks through the curtain. Instead it is the man who saved JBL last night, Paul Heyman. Heyman has a smirk upon his face as he struts his way down the ramp. He is wearing a grey suit and tie and holds in his hand a microphone. JBL watches him with caution and confusion, wondering what happened last night and why he’s out here now. Eventually Paul makes it to ringside before quickly scaling the steel steps and through the ropes. He stands opposite the Cabinet as they all eye one another. Paul eventually refocuses his gaze upon the crowd as he raises the microphone to his mouth.

{Paul Heyman}
Ladies and gentlemen my name is.....

{Paul Heyman/\Crowd}
Paul Heyman!

{Paul Heyman}
And i am the advocate to the Beast incarnate.....

{Paul Heyman/\Crowd}
BROCK LESNAR!

Paul now turns his attention to JBL.[/color]

{Paul Heyman}
And allow me to say it is a pleasure to finally meet you sir. I’ve been watching you for quite a while, since my absence here in XWL. You see Mr. Bradshaw I’m a fan of you myself. You truly are a God amongst men. You dominate everyone you step foot into this ring with. You have started a brilliant revolution on an epic crusade to “Make XWL Great Again”. Your a former champion and now a Slammy winner. You have quite the list of accomplishments.

JBL smiles and nods agreeing with Paul and accepting his praise which isn’t record all that often when it comes to JBL. But this moment of happiness is cut short.

{Paul Heyman}
However, your no Beast. Now as I’ve said you’ve beaten countless names, but not the one that truly counts. You’ve been a champion, but not THE champion. Your the leader of a crusade, but your no conqueror. You see Mr. Bradshaw I️ believe you to be right. Your a Wrestling God, perhaps better than any other man here in XWL, but my client is no man. My client is a Beast. A beast that does not abide by the laws of Gods and men. A beast that decimates his prey with every single maneuver. A beast that could have very well ended your career just like that.....

Paul Heyman snaps his fingers simultaneously as “that” rolls from his venomous lips.

{Paul Heyman}
Now as much as I’d like to say that my client agrees with my respect for you, that simply isn’t the case. Brock Lesnar believes you to be an over privileged, businessman wannabe, redneck. He believes that without the Cabinet, your.....well.....nothing.

JBL turns red with anger now as he steps forward towards Paul Heyman, not appreciating the words flowing from his mouth. The rest of the Cabinet not to happy either follow him, but Paul Heyman raises his hand towards them in a plea for them to halt.

{Paul Heyman}
My clients words, not mine. You can obviously tell he’s not a fan of yours. But there is one thing about you he can appreciate about you. Wealth. You see Mr. Bradshaw my client isn’t in the business of professional wrestling for the fans. He honestly couldn’t care less if they boo him or cheer him. He’s not here for the fame, he got that during his UFC career. No he’s here for another reason. Two reasons actually. Money and decimation. He’s here to collect a check and to tear apart whoever he has to too receive his payment. He’s here to provide for his family, not to bid to the whims of these people. When he stands across from someone in this ring all he sees is someone in his way of providing for his wife and children. And you Mr Bradshaw, you sir have more wealth than anyone else in XWL. Not lucrative contracts stating to be paid the most or covering yourself in 9 karat gold to give the impression of wealth. No, I’m talking about true wealth. Wealth you gained alone. Wealth that has made you the man you are today. Wealth my client would have you share.....

JBL looks at Paul Heyman with confusion. Did Paul Heyman say what he thinks he did? Is he asking for money? Sure it’s something JBL has plenty of, but he’s never been asked for money by another wrestler.

{Paul Heyman}
Now my client is ready to join you on this crusade of yours. He is willing to take up arms in your cause, if the price is right. You can either have him with you, or against you. And let me give you an absolute guarantee you can take to the bank Mr. Bradshaw. I️ guarantee you that you’d rather have my client with you than against you.

Paul Heyman lowers his microphone and extends his arm for a handshake. JBL cautiously looks down at it as Virgil and Aiden English watch on to see what’s to happen. The crowd goes silent as it seems the pause button has been hit. Everyone stopped, gazing at one another. Then finally the play button is hit as JBL grins and takes hold to Paul Heymans hand shaking it firmly. Virgil claps and English nods in approval. Paul Heyman mouths the words “pleasure doing business with you sir”. JBL eventually steps back and raises the microphone to his mouth.

$JBL$
It seems no one can resist the Cabinet, not even XWL’s very own beast. However this is not my only new addition, for last night our ranks swelled even further when I️ beat Dean Ambrose and Finn Balor with the help of Matt Sydal, meaning that Sydal is now a member of the Cabinet himself. That being said I️ wouldn’t want to keep you people waiting any longer, without further ado....

JBL points to the stage, signaling for The Golden Ticket's arrival, and immediately before his music even starts, we're riddled with all sorts of emotions, we're happy to see Sydal, who ever since around this time last year became a real fan favorite...but we're not exactly thrilled at the idea of him being grouped up with guys like The Cabinet. As JBL, along with the rest of The Cabinet look to the stage, nothing happens for a few moments, which gives us almost a sigh of relief that he's simply out of his mind...but then, that relief fades as the infectious tune we can sing from the heart on cue, now fill us with disappointment that JBL's telling the truth, and Matt Sydal really is their newest member.



{Mauro Ranallo}
I just....I can't believe it, this is really happening.

{Corey Graves}
A deals a deal, and JBL upheld his end of the bargain, he showed up and fought alongside Matt Sydal at Roulette against The Bullet Club, and it's time for Sydal to uphold his end.

{Mauro Ranallo}
But he never even agreed to it, JBL essentially gave him no choice.

{Corey Graves}
That's why JBL is such a successful businessman, he knows how to get what he wants, and he always does.

With disappointed faces scattered about the arena, we wait for the arrival of The Cabinet's newest draft pick, JBL knows what he's gotten himself into, Sydal is known for making an entrance better than anyone else, and taking quite a while to do it at that. But while Sydal's music is playing, nothing else seems to be happening. No special lighting, no gold limousine, no special graphics to tease us until he pleases us with his entrance...no, nothing is happening, which you can tell is confusing JBL. Is he wrong? Is Sydal really not apart of The Cabinet and he's just made The Wrestling God look like a damn fool? Sydal's music suddenly stops, and JBL does his best to cover his annoyance with a "smile" as his microphone rises back up.

$JBL$
And now the Cabinet’s “Golden Ticket” to make XWL Great Again, Matt Sydal!.....

Following yet another introduction by The Leader of The Cabinet, Matt Sydal's music sounds once more, but before it even truly starts, it stops again, and the titantron lights up, switching feeds to somewhere backstage where a cameraman is running struggling to keep up behind a backstage worker that is sprinting down the halls of The Staples Center. He nearly runs into one of the new talents set to debut tonight, apologizes and slows down as he reaches a door that's clearly labeled. It reads "Matt Sydal" in gold lettering giving us the easy assumption that we're outside Matt's locker room. They quickly knock on the door quite rapidly, and a few seconds later it opens up, and there Matt Sydal is, wearing a sleek black slim fitting suit with a gold tie in his hand, that the backstage hand interrupted him from putting on, seemingly getting ready for the festivities of the night ahead.  

{Matt Sydal}
Uh hey, can I help you?

{Backstage Guy}
Excuse me Mr. Matt Sydal, I apologize for bothering you, but you're actually holding up the show.

{Matt Sydal}
Um, I am?

{Backstage Guy}
Well yes, see JBL is out there right now, he's assembled the rest of The Cabinet, and you missed your cue to go join him.

Sydal's eyes squint slightly why does JBL want him to join him out in the ring?

{Matt Sydal}
Why the hell would I do a thing like that?

{Backstage Guy}
Because you're the newest member?

Immediately he shakes his head looking at the guy like he's either got him confused for someone, maybe he's new, or maybe he had a bad night of sleep so he's delusional...but regardless, he can't seem to comprehend what he's talking about.

{Matt Sydal}
No I'm n-

And just like that, he stops himself as he vaguely remembers the proceedings at Roulette, when JBL basically ordered him that if they won, he would join The Cabinet.

{Matt Sydal}
Oh come on, he's not seriously doing this? Does he think I'm Aiden English and I need him to jumpstart my career? Or that I'm Virgil and I need him for a steady paycheck? Or that I'm BROCK LESNAR and after Matt Riddle embarrassed my ass so bad I didn't show my face around here for months, that I have to lump myself with the likes of The Cabinet to wash the stink off of losing to a rookie that wasn't ready for the big time? No, I'm Matt Sydal, and I don't follow "orders." So you can tell him I didn't agree to anything, he "told" me what I was going to do, and you don't "tell" The Best Gold Damn Superstar in this company, what to do...and expect him to listen.

{Backstage Guy}
I completely understand where you're coming from, but I don't think he's going to listen to me...

{Matt Sydal}
Ugh, fine...I'll go tell him myself.

He tosses his gold tie over his neck, then steps out of his locker room, barging past the cameraman, as the feed ends, and we cut back to ringside where JBL looks on, almost as if expecting something like this, where as Aiden English and Virgil look on in confusion and disappointment.

{Mauro Ranallo}
I think that settles it, Matt Sydal ISNT' the newest member of The Cabinet.

{Corey Graves}
I don't think JBL's going to exactly take no for an answer.

{Mauro Ranallo}
Well, I'd say that's the only answer Matt Sydal has any interest in giving him.

{Corey Graves}
Let's not forget, JBL said he'd have no choice, this isn't a choice.

{Mauro Ranallo}
And? Why would Matt Sydal join them?

{Corey Graves}
Well I'd wager he's not exactly finished with The Bullet Club, and he's going to need friends to take them down, and as JBL already proved, he's very useful in that regard. The Cabinet took out Sami Callihan, giving The Bullet Club a taste of their own medicine, and then Matt Sydal alongside JBL defeated Dean Ambrose & Finn Balor. I'd say Sydal is a damn fool if he fights this, there's literally zero negatives to joining them.



Matt Sydal's infectious golden tune sounds again, and this time given the context and the words spoken by the man himself backstage, the fans excitedly scream the top of their lungs as the lights dim ever so slightly, and a spotlight of gold hue descends down on the top of the stage where within mere moments our Golden Ticket arrives. He steps out from the back, his tie loosely knotted around his neck, and a gold microphone in his hand. He quickly holds his hand up, then swipes it in front of his neck, signaling for production to cease his music and everything that came with it. He wasn't expecting to come out here yet, so he's not interested in making a grand entrance or anything as he usually would. No, he's irritated at the idea that JBL actually has the audacity to think he can order him around.

{Matt Sydal}
Alright, so I'm gonna cut to the chase. Apparently, some wires got crossed, maybe you're not as familiar with who I am as you damn well should be, JBL. But you have to be out of your mind if you think I would EVER join you!

A massive "pop!" echoes throughout the building, as Sydal defiantly dismisses JBL's idea that he's their newest member.

{Matt Sydal}
You might order them around, and they're so spineless that they'll actually listen, but if you try to pull that with me? To take a quote from your now Slammy Award nominated rival of the year, and you're in for some "BAD NEWS!" Now in case that wasn't clear enough for you, in case your heads too far up your own ass to understand the words that are coming out of my mouth right now, THIS should clear things up for you.

His microphone lowers, and an arrogant prideful smirk forms across his face as his other hand lifts up in front of his face, and his middle finger rises up to the sky as the arena shakes with a loud audible "OHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!" But they then simmer down as they are somewhat stunned with confusion. For JBL is not doing what would be expected of him at a time like this such as anger or yelling. No, instead he begins to laugh. He continues to do so for a few moments which causes Matt Sydal to also grow a look of confusion on his face until finally, JBL raises his microphone to his mouth once again.

$JBL$
You may be asking yourself Matt Boy, “why in the hell is he laughing”, and the answer is quite simple. You honestly believe you have a choice in the matter. Gentlemen.....

And with that, one by one a group of 6 men walk out from the back, and slowly start to surround Matt Sydal. They're all wearing expensive suits, and holding briefcases in one hand, with stacks of papers in their other.  It feels almost like they're a pack of wild animals, stalking their prey, leaving him no room to escape the upcoming mauling that's about to commence. Sydal throw his hands up unsure of if these are his new "henchmen" or what, but he's remaining on his guard despite the clear numbers disadvantage. But as they lunge forward...it's merely just their hands, which extend out the piles and piles of papers they each possessed, leaving him overwhelmed with confusion by what this means.

$JBL$
You see Matty Boy, these are my lawyers, they're as vicious in the courtroom as any member of The Cabinet is in this ring. And they are officially serving you a complaint and Civil Lawsuit Notice. Now I'm guessing you've been dropped on your head a few too many times so allow me to jog your memory. 2 weeks ago at Roulette I gave you the choice. Either I can help you with the Bullet Club and you, in turn, join the Cabinet or I can leave you to hang high and dry to fend for yourself. And seeing as to how I.....I mean we won that match, you owe me. Now we had a verbal agreement and I’ll be damned if I’m going to go without payment after I helped you 2 weeks ago. You knew that if we won, you had no choice because you had already made it by stepping in that ring alongside a Wrestling God. So this can go one of two ways, either you can be a good little boy and fall in line, or I can sue you, Vince McMahon, and hell XWL itself for everything you're worth. I will not stand by and allow this company to encourage the breach of a binding contract, nor will I allow you to make a mockery of me or The Cabinet when we're the very reason The Bullet Club didn't rip you apart limb by limb. Now I'm going to leave the fate of everyone in your hands. Question is son, what's it gonna be? Will XWL's very downfall be because of it's "Golden Boy" or will you be a man of your word?

As JBL lays it out as clear as possible as to the kind of situation Matt Sydal truly finds himself in, one by one the lawyers begin to pile on the papers in his hands, the stack reaches so high it nearly covers Sydal's entire torso. You can hear the upset fans, the concern in their tone as they blast JBL's name for being so despicable as to stoop to these lengths. Sydal looks around, still surrounded, literally weighed down by the real ramifications of his defiance.  

{Corey Graves}
That ladies and gentleman is what defeat looks like.

{Mauro Ranallo}
A far cry from that defiant gesture from Matt just minutes ago...he's drowning in a sea of impending lawsuits...

{Corey Graves}
He made a deal with the devil, and it's time to pay up, whether he wants to or not.

With all eyes on The Golden Ticket himself, JBL stands there smugly chuckling under his breath as he watches Sydal squirm with the weights of the stacks of paper, and the very serious consequences in every line of every page. It's a different type of Matt Sydal that stands on the stage, he's not oozing with confidence, he's struggling to even comprehend what's actually happening right now. Sure he was dead set on beating The Bullet Club after everything they put him through, after everything they've put so many others through since their arrival...but was the cost really worth it in the end? To find himself between the rock of legality, and the hard place of being forced to join The Cabinet? JBL's laughter grows with each passing tense second, he has Sydal right where he wants him. It's as if he prepared for this the entire time we were on break, mounting an offense that Sydal couldn't defend himself from, and we're seeing that masterplan brought to fruition before our very eyes.

As this tense moment plays out, we see none other than Bad News Barrett and Sami Zayn coming down through the crowd towards the ring. The members of the Cabinet standing in the ring don't seem to notice the two men rapidly closing the distance to them. Mere seconds later, they slide into the ring behind the unaware Cabinet.  

Sami Zayn goes straight after Aiden English who doesn't see him coming, Aiden is in the corner as Sami from out of nowhere Helluva kicks him JBL looks shocked as Barrett is now in the ring too, Virgil rolls out of the ring with Sami's briefcase in his hands and is now by Aiden on the outside.

Barrett smiles as he sees the surprise on JBL's face. He charges him and uses his entire body to slam into him, driving him backwards into the turnbuckle. He backs off towards the opposite turnbuckle and yells at Sami, getting his attention. Sami sees JBL laying up against the turnbuckle, looks at Barrett waiting, looks back at JBL, and takes off. His boot connects with JBL's head as yet another Helluva Kick connects. As Sami drops his leg back down, he grabs a hold of JBL's wrist and whips him towards Barrett who unleashes a Bullhammer on his rival. JBL's body drops to the mat.

Sami rolls out of the ring to a downed Aiden, Virgil near him, Virgil trying to protect Aiden runs at Sami trying to nail him with the Briefcase. Sami catches Virgil and Exploder Suplex's him into the apron. Sami looks down at his case, the fans cheer as Sami slowly picks it up. Sami stares at it and it reminds him of what happened at Roulette, how he was SCREWED out of his match how Virgil and Aiden played him for a fool, Sami tosses off his hat and wipes his face. He throws down his briefcase and stares at it then looks at Aiden then back to the case. Sami picks Aiden up as the fans go nuts, Sami looks around at the fans for a moment before lifting Aiden up and delivering a devastating Brainbuster on the Briefcase! This leaves a good sized dent in his case as Sami smiles at what he's done.

{Sami Zayn}
"YOU BROUGHT THIS ON YOURSELF AIDEN!"

Sami picks up his case as he rolls back in the ring with Barrett who is surveying the destruction around him. His eyes settle on Paul Heyman who had sneakily retreated to the outside of the ring closest to the stage. But he now realizes that Barrett has his sights set on revenge for last week. Barrett quickly rolls out of the ring and begins the chase of his prey. Paul begins quickly running up the ramp, but Barrett is too quick, too much of an athlete for in no time at all the bearer of bad news catches up and grabs Paul Heyman by the collar of his shirt. He turns Paul around so they are now facing eachother as Paul begins begging for mercy, crying out “I’m just an advocate”. Barrett ignoring his pleas reads back his elbow for a bull hammer.....




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The crowd explodes as Brock Lesnar runs out from the backstage area and onto the ramp. Barrett’s grip quickly loosens allowing Paul Heyman to slither away up the ramp. Barrett’s concerns are far.....bigger. Brock and Barrett state at one another before Brock begins making his way down the ramp, but alas before he can make it more than a few feet.....WHAM! Brock falls to the ground. The camera turns to show none other than.....

{Mauro Ranallo}
Oh my god. It’s Braun Strowman!

Brock hits the ground as Paul looks down in horror. How could his beast be taken out just like that. Like nothing. He turns to see Braun who is still watching the beast who is immediately trying to make it back to his feet. Braun help him up before hoisting him onto his shoulder and planting him with devastating powerslam onto the metal ramp. Paul Heyman hits his knees now, unable to believe what is happening. Barrett watches on in confusion yet happiness at the same time. Barrett and strowman gazing upon one another is the last thing seen before XWL fades to a commercial break.

[Corey Graves]
Oh my!

[Mauro Ranallo]
When that music hits you KNOW something important is going happen

Sure enough Stephanie McMahon walks out the back with the swagger and style that only a McMahon can posses. The reception she receives isn't the warmest considering the note she left on but she seems to have expected the crowd to not be too happy to see her. Gracefully she approaches the podium and is handed a microhpone

[Stephanie McMahon]
Some of you aren't too happy to see me. I can accept that. But I assure I'm not here to take over XWL from Layla. She is doing...a decent job of it

[Corey Graves]
And they say McMahons can't be nice!

[Stephanie McMahon]
But just know...if I wanted control back it would be happy as snapping my fingers

[Mauro Ranallo]
You were saying

The crowd remember exactly why they hated Steph and let their voices be heard! Steph takes it in stride though and simply smiles and waves to the audience

[Stephanie McMahon]
Now I'm here for a reason. To be crowned Female Superstar of the year means that you were seen as the face of the division. In the last years we've seen the face of resiliency with Natalya. The face of confidence of Sasha Banks. The face of fear and redemption in April. And the face of pure adrenaline in Ruby Riot. Many have stepped up to the plate like Peyton Royce. Some have been lost along the road like Dana and Rosemary. They may be women but their is no lack in fierceness among them. Who rose up to grab destiny by the horns this year? And the better question is who will rise up to grab it next year?

Stephanie opens up an envolope before her on the podium

[Stephanie McMahon]
And the winner of Female Superstar of the year is........April!



The crowd cheer the sound of April's music hitting around the arena. April walks out smiling a genuine smile. Something we've come to see as normal.
The Champion's whole right arm is taped up tight and behind the smile you can see April is in pain. Nevertheless she approaches Stephanie. And Stephanie and April exchange a handshake and Stephanie can be seen leaning in and whispering something in April's ear. Just nods and Steph takes her leave. April approaches the podium and looks at her slammy with a prideful look

[April]
I stood here in this very spot back in 2016. I had just lost my title to Sasha the week before. I watched a woman I had the need to acknowledge me hug the very woman who took what I worked so hard to get. Last year when I was crowned the Female Superstar of the year I was proud. I'm proud now for sure but last year...it was corrupted pride. I was proud that my message of hate and pain was being spread throughout the masses. Like a plague I infected everyone I came across in a way or another. That very night....I would begin to make one of the biggest mistakes I could have ever done. I...I attacked...Natalya. I attacked her and ruined her chance to take the title away from Sasha. I wanted to be the one who took out Sasha. But more importantly I wanted to just...hurt her. I was consumed by such rage and anger and obsession.

April's look is somber. Her face is filled with sorrow as she relieves the moments of the way she made everyone's life a living hell

[April]
Steph was right about something. The first half of the year was about fear. I tried to hurt anyone I could. I forced what I considered a friend into joining my cause. Somewhere down the road I was forced to look in the mirror. And that mirror was Rosemary. Someone as twisted as me. Someone as ruthless as me. And who enjoyed hurting. I was disgusted by her. And I was her. I needed a change. The rest of this year was about redemption!

April holds her Slammy high into the air!

[April]
THIS is my redemption! This is the proof that anyone needs that nothing is set in stone. Everything can change. Anyone can change! I stand here proud to be your longest reigning Women's Champion. It wasn't an easy road. Im beat up bad. And to make it worst I step into the most dangerous match with my best friend for my title. I can be honest. I'm scared. I never wanted to step back into the cell. It's a low point in my life and having to relive it troubles me. I'm not even sure I can win. Natalya!...If you're listening I know life is fighting you. Bring that aggression with you. I want your very best tonight. Don't let Sasha take your eyes off the prize

April stares at the title around her waist. She looks at the slammy in her hand and smiles once more

[April]
My title might leave me tonight. But this Slammy is with me forever. I want to thank everyone...it means a lot to me. Thank you all so much!

With that April holds both her title AND her Slammy high into the air and XWL fades to a commercial break

Quiet on the set!

Can we please have quiet on the set?

Anarchy returns to the theme of the new World Heavyweight Champion in The Miz begins to play for the second time in the evening, the usual sound of camera's flashing and pictures firing off in perfect sync and quick succession filling the air.

AWESOME!

The Miz walks out onto the stage, the World Heavyweight Championship in tow and being displayed proudly over his shoulder as he does his trademark spin and point towards a section of the crowd. He makes his way towards the slightly larger than usual podium on the far end of the stage, the World Heavyweight Championship being held high into the air before being lowered and placed onto said podium when he reaches his destination.

The Miz
This year has been littered with debuts, it has been filled with returns, it has been graced with Superstars ascending to Championship gold, but in a company that has a return or a debut every other week, some are overshadowed by others, some are forgotten and lost to the annals of time, while others are above and beyond and exceed every expectation. The few Superstars in this category have done just that, they have shown that if given an opportunity, a single chance, they too can become Superstars, they can become Champions.

The Miz
As a former winner of this award, I am living proof that if you give me an inch, I will take a mile, if you give me a chance at the World Heavyweight Championship, I will take it with ease. When I was two thousand and thirteens Breakout Star of the Year, I was the World Heavyweight Champion, and here I stand four years later with that very same Championship in my possession. I opted to stay out of this category this year  because unlike John Cena, unlike AJ Styles, I don't need the spotlight on me every minute of every day in an attempt to remain relevant.

The Miz looks at the Slammy Award for a moment before wrapping his hand around it and lifting it up towards him. His eyes scan the award before he nods his head.

The Miz
You know what? Why don't we add a bit of prestige to this show?

He takes the Slammy and tosses it aside, sending it flying to its untimely demise and causing it to exit stage left. The Miz motions towards the back, Maryse walking out a few moments later holding some sort of gilded tray with a silk cloth covering the object placed upon it. When she gets within range, The Miz pulls the cloth off and tosses it aside, revealing a golden Miz statue that's holding up the World Heavyweight Championship above his head with both hands. He removes the mock Slammy off the tray and places it where the previous one once stood. The Miz and Maryse engage in a brief kiss before she disappears backstage, leaving the World Heavyweight Champion to his devices.

The Miz
This is what is known as a “Mizzie:” one of, if not, the most important and prestigious award anybody could possess and one lucky Superstar will be able to add this to their collection. Without further ado, the nominees for Breakout Star of the Year:



The Miz
The Drama King, Aiden English!



The Miz
The Glorious One and the Intercontinental Champion, Bobby Roode!



The Miz
The Princess of Staten Island, Carmella!



The Miz
Ready, Willing and Gable, Chad Gable!



The Miz
The Namer of Dummies, E. Li. Drake!

With that, The Miz pulls the envelope off the table.

The Miz
The winner and Breakout Star of the Year is...

He opens the envelope, looking down on it to reveal the winner as the live audience in attendance is on the edge of their seat.
















The Miz
Your Intercontinental Champion, Bobby Roode!


GLORIOUS!

NO, I WON’T GIVE IN. I WON’T GIVE IN UNTIL I’M
VICTORIOUS. AND I WILL DEFEND. I WILL DEFEND.


The theme of the Intercontinental Champion sounds throughout the arena - drawing a pop from the crowd. Bobby Roode, luxurious robe and all, comes strutting out from behind the curtain. His usual entrance skipped for the time being because this man had a Slammy Award (not a Mizzie, thank god) to claim for his own. He was the Breakout Star of the Year and how proud he was shown on his face from the smile he wore. The Intercontinental Championship was worn around his waist as he approached the podium where our World Heavyweight Champion was standing. The Miz extends his arm towards Roode and shakes his hand. A few moments pass before The Miz turns to pull the “Mizzie Award” off of the desk and hands it to Roode, who takes it and raises it above his head while The Miz takes the World Heavyweight Championship and throws it over his shoulder. Roode notices this and looks towards him, causing The Miz to look at the Intercontinental Championship, both men mouthing “Nice Title,” towards one another before The Miz makes his way to the back, giving Roode full control of the stage and more importantly, the microphone. Bobby clears his throat before speaking as he eyes the Award.

[BOBBY ROODE]
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Breakout Star of the Year award has officially become… GLORIOUS!

The last word, the most glorious of them all, was said loud and proud like usual. Some of the crowd even joined him.

[BOBBY ROODE]
And you know… there are so many things I could say right now. There are so many men and women that I could thank. I could thank each and every one of you. I could thank my close friend who I pay a plentiful amount of cash towards so he can make the robes you see me wearing. I could thank myself because I made all of this possible for never giving up, for never giving in. Through every battle and war I was in, I refused to give in and made sure that I stood tall with a smile… but we’re going to do something a little different.

His championship was removed from around his waist and Roode brought the championship up. It was sat on the podium in a position where just about see it shining in the bright lights that the arena offered.

[BOBBY ROODE]
I’m not going to be the guy who is going to sit here and tell you why I deserve this Slammy Award and this championship. I’m not going to be that guy because we’ve seen so many people be that guy. We’re going to change things. We’re going to do what I do best and we’re going to take things to the next level. I’m going to prove to each and every one of you why I deserve this championship by marching to that ring and putting it on the line in an open challenge to any man in the back who thinks they deserve it more than me!

The crowd pops realizing they’ll be getting an Intercontinental Championship match here tonight.

[BOBBY ROODE]
But I promise you this: No one deserves this championship than me and if you think you do then please, come put your money where your mouth is and try your very best to take this Intercontinental Championship away from me.

The championship was lifted and tossed over his shoulder while his championship was grabbed and he carried it with a tightened grip. The Glorious One - your Breakout Star of the Year - had his theme start up again as he made his way down to the ring. Confidence beaming with every step he took and as he entered the ring, his championship was held up high as the spotlight shined down on him.





It's almost too good to be true and the crowd agrees lighting up in a flurry of cheers for the theme song of the newest wrestler on the roster, Chad Gable. The young up and comer comes out onto the stage, a towel around his neck, already pouring from what one would assume is water that he poured on his head to pump himself up for this confrontation. He comes out on the stage and stops, looking around to the crowd, nodding before bringing a microphone up to his lips.

[Chad Gable]
You might not want to talk about why you deserve that award you just got, but I have some things I want to get off my chest.

Gable continues walking as he speaks, his words carrying him down to the ring as his eyes are glued to Roode who stand center ring, awaiting him.

[Chad Gable]
I busted my ass to get into the olympics. I busted my ass to get to XWL. And I've been busting it ever since. Week one, I staked my claim to the Intercontinental Championship, one of the hottest scenes in XWL for young talent.

Gable throws up two fingers, signaling week two.

[Chad Gable]
Week two, I went toe to toe with Cody Rhodes, delivering my debut match in the wrestling business, as well as here in XWL. In one night, one single night I set the internet on fire. A four point five star match, right off the bat. That is hard to do.

Gable throws up another finger, singalling three.

[Chad Gable]
Week three. I stepped up to Nero. One of the most prominent names in the industry today. One of the staples for high flying. And I flew with him. And at the end of the night, I was left with my hand raised.

Gable climbs the stairs, holding up a final finger.

[Chad Gable]
Week four, I used my speed to run circles around Baron Corbin. I used my brain to outsmart his power and beat him, dead center of that ring.

Gable enters the ring, walking right up to Roode, smiling.

[Chad Gable]
But that, that isn't why I deserve that title on your shoulder. I worked my way through the Classic's competitors just for the oppurtunity to stand across the ring from whoever was holding that belt. I didn't care if it was you, Somoa Joe, whoever. I wanted one thing and one thing only: A Chance. A chance to prove that I am every bit as good as I claim I am. Every bit as good as I want to be. I want to be the best, and around here to do that, you have to beat the best. So beating the Classic's guys isn't why I deserve that belt. I deserve that belt because tonight, I'm going to beat you for it, right here in the center of the ring.











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Kenny Omega
"I know none of you watching at home can see it, being behind closed doors in a board room somewhere at XWL headquarters. Layla made a mistake offering me a contract and she has realized this now... trying to cover her tracks, so she doesn't anger 'the big man' that is about to watch all of this unfold."



Kenny Omega
"I have been signed to XWL for a number of weeks now and yet to have a match? Why do you think that is? I think it's pretty obvious.. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure it out. I believe is has to do with what I did and what I said at Roulette. I was flown out to Las Vegas, given entry to the T-Mobile Arena for what? Absolutely nothing. I went from staff member to staff member, begging for a match on the show. I thought it would be a treat for the live audience to witness the return match of 'The Best Bout Machine', but staff member after staff member turned me down. They all said the same thing, "Not tonight, Kenny." I was fed up. I saw my opportunity and I struck."



Kenny Omega
"I booted Naito out of the ring and said what I said. After, I get an ear beating backstage about "Oh Kenny, why'd you do that?" and "That was uncalled for. We told you not tonight!" Uncalled for? Are you kidding me? You people didn't even like Naito, I did what everyone else wanted to do to that arrogant piece of garbage and I get scolded for it? I go out there and provide a shocking moment that people are still talking about and I get punished? Enough. I know what I'm worth. I'm worth a hell of a lot more than everyone else around here and our general manager might not see it yet, so I'm going to have to show her. Trying to silence me is a mistake... A mistake that everyone here will pay for."



Kenny Omega
"True, I am just a lone wolf, but soon other wolves will hear my call and they will join me in my quest to exterminate all the filthy sheep, following each others footsteps. The wolves will not follow me, but join me... lead together on a path to one day achieving true greatness in XWL. It's only just a matter of time.."


Kenny Omega
"Goodbye.."

Dean Ambrose is already in the ring as we come back from commercial break awaiting his opponent for the night



BURN IT DOWN!!!


Seth Rollins runs out on the ramp invoking the fans to cheer him on in this Street Fight, Seth stands on the ramp and throws his hands in the air he's now staring down Ambrose as he walks down the ramp not taking his eyes off of Dean. Seth jumps over the ropes and throws off his shirt as we're ready to begin the match.

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Seth Rollins starts banging his fist on the mat as Dean Ambrose rolls out victorious, Seth sits in the middle of the ring staring at the mat and looks to be on the verge of tears. He shakes his head and stands up with a frown on his face and asks for a mic

Seth Rollins
NO! I'm done with this crap! Everytime I'm on the verge of putting my opponent away I let off for some stupid reason! Maybe I just felt sorry for them and let my guard down, it happened against Cody and now it happened against my former "Brother" but NO MORE! No more feeling bad for myself NO MORE taking it easy. From this point on its all pistons firing and shooting me straight for that Intercontinental Championship! I will no longer let ANYTHING stand in my way! This is my time now and I WILL become Intercontinental Champion VERY soon!

Seth throws down the mic as the audience begins to roar as something is happening off screen. Rollins notices the commotion, turning to see what the audience is reaction to.

Corey Graves
What the hell is going on?

f]ize=18]V-Trigger Knee Out of Nowhere![/size]

Out of nowhere, Rollins is blasted with a knee strike under his chin. Rollins is knocked unconscious before hitting the mat.

Mauro Ranallo
It's Kenny Omega!!

Corey Graves
What's he doing here?!

We see Seth Rollins lying motionless on the mat. Standing above him, we see Kenny Omega looking down on his victim. Omega sports a sadistic smile as he nods his head, approving of his actions.

Mauro Ranallo
Kenny Omega has just knocked out Seth Rollins!

Through a camera microphone, we can hear Kenny shouts...

Kenny Omega
"..AND GOODNIGHT!"

Omega lets out a slight chuckle, before exiting the ring. We fade to a commercial break with a stunned audience

As Anarchy returns from our scheduled commercial break, the camera is solely focused on the stage, specifically, the giant "Slammy" statue as excitement is running rampant through the audience here within The Staples Center. And for good reason at that, not only are we celebrating the incredible action we've seen this year, we're taking a walk back on memory lane in the form of thrilling rematches such as the likes of Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins battling it out in a Los Angeles Street Fight, Carmella & Alexa Bliss putting their fate in the spin of a wheel one more time as they compete in a rematch of their encounter at Roulette. John Cena battling it out against AJ Styles, recapturing the electricity that surrounded their meeting at Emergence with a rematch that has a twist. If Cena wins he's added to The World Heavyweight Championship Match at Breakthrough, but if AJ wins? John Cena has to do the unthinkable, join The Bullet Club.



With the focus on The Slammy Award statue, one can easily assume the next award is due to be presented within a matter of minutes, and as we cut to the ring where JoJo is standing by, our belief seems to be true.

[JoJo]
Ladies and Gentlemen, here to present the award for the "OH MY GOD!" moment of the year...please give a very special welcome to former XWL commentator and the voice that made those three words iconic, Joey Styles!

Quickly we cut back to the stage as sure enough, Joey Styles steps out in a nice suit with a smile on his face to be back in front of The XWL Universe. The fans are respectful and appreciative of what he's given to this business, and to XWL, cheering loudly and starting a small "JOEY! JOEY! JOEY!" chant to which he nods and bows, thanking them before making his way over to the podium. Standing there, soaking in the experience, he looks down at The Slammy Award resting in front of him and grabs a hold of it.  

[Joey Styles]
This award, represents a moment in time, when, no matter where you were or what you were doing, time stood still. You sat there, in awe, your breath taken away, everything you knew was a lie, what just happened?! You were in disbelief, perhaps in joy, or disappointment, regardless of what it made you feel, everyone felt the same thing, an overwhelming desire to scream THREE words! The only words that you could stutter out as you stared at your televisions or right in front of you if you were live and in person, lucky enough to say YOU were there when the world stopped, and everyone, man, woman, and child exclaimed....

His eyes focus in on the award, as he pauses, and we're just waiting for it, we're on the edges of our seats, our ears are tilted up, ready for him to stop teasing us and say it...he smirks, then inches into the microphone and says...  

[Joey Styles]
OH MY GODDD!!

The Staples Center lets out a huge "pop!" fired up by those three words that only Joey can truly give justice. 

[Joey Styles]
And the nominees are...



The titantron begins to play a highlight reel of sorts to promote each nomination for this category. 

[Narrator]
Brock Lesnar defeats CM Punk in 23 seconds!

We see the then dominant and longest reigning Elite Champion CM Punk, German suplexed off of the top rope as he was hyping the crowd up for this upcoming match, and then as he stumbled to his feet, he was hoisted up onto The Conquerer shoulders, and decimated by an F-5 stunning everyone.

[Narrator]
AJ Styles returns and lays waste to John Cena!

Transitioning to the next nominee we see Matt Sydal & John Cena squaring off in Cena's return match, when all of a sudden a hooded figure slides into the ring, steel chair in hand...flips his hood back, and it's AJ Styles, the man that had quit 2 weeks ago! He looks to target Sydal when suddenly he cracks John Cena over the skull! He stares coldly at the crimson mask that develops over the face of Cena before fleeing as security chase after him.

[Narrator]
The Miz returns and decimates John Cena!

Unfortunately for Cena he was apart of another moment that saw a shocking assault from an unexpected assailant, which ironically on a night he was booked against another guy named Matt. But his hopes to perhaps defeat the number one contender were shattered along with his skull as he was struck while attempting to rush the ring as he usually would in his entrance. The culprit? None other than The Miz, making his return after several years, he would use John Cena to send a message. Destroying him all the way up the ramp until he finished it with a Skull Crushing Finale onto the metal logo structure that resides on the stage every show.

[Narrator]
Sister April brings Natalya back to The Dungeon!

We're taken back to the eerie sight of Natalya and unconscious and tied to a chair. And April didn't take her to the darkness like months before, no...she took her to the dungeon that made Natalya, so she could break her in that same setting. Torturing her, having one of Nattie's former fans which had now been referred to as "Abigail" torture her once favorite female Superstar. Until Natalya broke free of her restraints, and suddenly it was April that found herself at The Anvilette's mercy. The nice and innocent Natalya whose life April had made a living hell for 9 months filled April with fear, a sight we truly had never seen before.

[Narrator]
Matt Sydal ends Leo Kruger's career!

The stage was Downpour, the stakes as high any match could ever have, career...versus career. Clip show Kruger dominating Sydal as he done with numerous opponents since arriving alongside his Pack a year ago. But despite everything he did, spearing The Superstar of The Year through every barricade, plummeting him through every table, Sydal refused to stay down. 92 minutes they waged war until Sydal was sure it was over, he ascended the top of a ladder, looking to end it with a Golden Star Press, but Kruger got up, stumbled up the ladder, swung for a fist strong enough to send Matt crashing to the mat, but The Golden One blocked it, and fired back with one of his own. Seeing his moment, seeing that he needed to incapacitate The ferocious hunter...Sydal sent himself and Kruger soaring off the ladder to the outside with a snapmare driver/cutter of sorts that saw Kruger's head bounce off a table that was hanging off the apron making his body go limp in an instant. The last clip shows Sydal dragging the deadweight of Kruger under the bottom rope, before ascending to the top rope and ensuring his victory and the end of Kruger's career with a Golden Star Press.

[Narrator]
The Bullet Club Arrives!

A victorious John Cena celebrated after defeating The Miz & AJ Styles in their first Triple Threat meeting. But suddenly a cold AJ stood in front of Cena, firing a "gun" at him with his hand. Cena's worst fears came true when Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows slid into the ring and immediately double clotheslined him to the back of the neck, leading to an absolute mugging as Styles, Gallows, & Anderson stomped his body into the canvas. The next clip shows AJ mocking Cena's "you can't see me" motion before mouthing for them to "finish this chump" delivering a Magic Killer to The Leader of The Cenation. The Miz tries to escape having already been embarrassed once by tapping to Cena, his wife tries to help him get out of there when suddenly they're met by AJ who proceeds to mock Maryse shoving his "P1" gloves in her face which causes the feisty wife of Miz to catch The Phenomenal One with a wallop of a slap. As Miz holds his face, he pulls his hand back and sees a little bit of blood, and that's all it took he was going to make The Miz pay for his wife's transgressions, ordering his good brothers to spread the love to The Miz, flooring him with a Boot of Doom as all three share in a "Too Sweet."  

[Narrator]
Randy Orton Returns & Joins The Cabinet

JBL proudly hoisted his new Intercontinental Championship into the air when he suddenly decided to add insult to injury for his rival Bad News Barrett, the champion that had dethroned him but had now been dethroned by him. As he set his title aside, everyone was in for a shock when The Viper's music hit and Randy Orton was back! A methodical walk down the ramp, circling the ring...The Apex Predator soon slither under the bottom rope and into the ring, staring at The New Champion who cautiously awaited his next move. And it came swiftly out of nowhere, RKO.....TO BARRETT?! JBL placed his hand on The Viper's shoulder signaling they had a new addition to their ranks.

[Narrator]
Alexander Wolfe Debuts As Wyatt's New Voice & Lays Out The Denounced Sister April!

Successful once more in defending her championship April watched her former challenger leave the ring, ignoring her handshake when suddenly a strange music began to play. A man makes his way to the ring carrying a large sack that looks strangely familiar. His name was Alexander Wolfe, and he proceeded to "thank" her, for denouncing the gospel of Abigail, for it helped him find The Voice. Demonic voices followed, as terror filled April's face as she saw Bray Wyatt standing on the stage. Within a blink of an eye, Wolfe spins April around, drilling The Women's Champion into the canvas with Sister Abigail.  

[Narrator]
Ruby Riot Doesn't Cash in?!

The next clip continued the scene from before, where after everything that April had endured...The NEW Miss Money in The Bank Ruby Riot made her way out, case in hand...ready to seize her moment. You see Ruby quickly handing her case to the official when her eyes meet April's and she pauses...the champion is a shell of herself, her eyes dart back and forth from April to the championship that lies on the mat, to the case that's in her hands right now...and that's when she shakes her head, backing away from the official. She wanted to be Women's Champion, but not like this.  

[Narrator]
Edge becomes World Heavyweight Champion and Hardy "deletes" him!

Edge had done it, he was World Heavyweight Champion again at long last, dethroning The Broken King in his homeland of Canada. Victoriously lifting his title, gazing at it, knowing his hard work was truly worth it for this moment...when he's quickly spun around by the vengeful ex-champion, and driven into the mat with a Broken Fate. Furious with his loss of his beloved crown, he began to gnaw at the forehead of Edge, pulling a chunk of skin off of his face spitting it out onto the mat as his mouth is covered in blood. The next step of his aggressive assault sees Hardy bounce The New Champion's face off of the ring post, shouting "DELETE!" with every impact, before assaulting him with a steel chair. Both into the ring post, and as an added source of agony when it was wrapped around the throat of Edge and used to deliver an unsettling "Broken Fate" that left The Rated R Superstar utterly destroyed. With Edge slumped into a pool of his blood, Hardy swiped his finger across the air, screaming "DELETE!" as the lights flickered off, then back on...and Edge was gone.  

[Narrator]
Sasha Banks turns on Natalya and the joins The Bullet Club!

We see best friends Sasha Banks & Natalya competing in The Main-Event of that evening, giving Women's Wrestling a true showcase of what they're capable of. The theme of Natalya's Uncle Bret Hart started to play, shifting both of their gazes to the stage...where he came out through the curtain, but not under his own power. No, he was bruised, battered, beaten and was being dragged out by Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson. Natalya's concern covered her face as she watched her Uncle nearly lifeless in The Bullet Club's grasp. Sasha stood behind her, a steel chair in hand...Natalya saw it from the screen, turning confused...when she stared into the now cold eyes of her "best friend" Before she can ask Sasha what's going on, she's floored by the swing of the steel chair from The Boss. Blood began to drip down her forehead, as her "best friend" stood over her, the audience stunned and horrified by this outright betrayal. The next image sees that chair pressed into the throat of Natalya as she gasps for air, Sasha says "Choke! It's all you're good at!" Gallows & Anderson made their way to the ring, sharing a "too sweet" making this all a horrifying reality, Sasha Banks had not only betrayed her best friend, she had joined The Bullet Club. The last sight sees Gallows & Anderson pulling Natalya's hair, forcing her to stare at Sasha if she's even conscious at all as Banks aims her fingers in the form of a gun shooting it in her direction before The Boss blasts her with a knee.  

[Narrator]
Bobby Roode brings a "glorious" end to Samoa Joe's undefeated streak!

Quick clips play showcasing the dominance of Samoa Joe, which led him to The Finals of The Shawn Michaels Classic where he met Braun Strowman for The Intercontinental Championship. The Destroyer would emerge The NEW Intercontinental Champion. Flash to the next, Joe was in his first defense, standing on one side of the ring with his title raised above his head, and on the other...a gutsy and glorious Bobby Roode newly crowned contender after a victory the week before in a Fatal 4 Way Match. Fading to the final slide, Joe has Roode hoisted for a Muscle Buster, but Roode fights it, hooking Joe's head, and shouts "GLORIOUS!" as if he could hit his finishing move from this position. But he was determined, leaping off the turnbuckle as if he was looking for a Tornado DDT, he lands on his feet, then lifts The Undefeated Champion off of his feet, and CONNECTS WITH THE GLORIOUS DDT! Bobby Roode had done it, he not only defeated a man that seemingly couldn't be for a number of months, he was Intercontinental Champion for the first time in his career.  

[Narrator]
Brother Nero turns on his brother Awoken Matt?!

With Hardy's hopes of regaining his crown driven down into the canvas by a Skull Crushing Finale, you see the once excited Brother Nero...now beelining toward the ring, rushing to confront The New World Heavyweight Champion. You see The Awoken Matt Hardy rising up, proud of this display, to see his Black Knight defending him. With The Miz on his guard ready to ward off any attempts of him being "Edge'd" Nero suddenly looks over his shoulder, smiling as he sees The King behind him and then without skipping a beat raises his hand, issuing a Royal Decree....TO THE KING?! The video slows down, replaying from different angles Brother Nero flooring Awoken Matt, dramatic pausing, and contrasting filters to depict the gravity of that moment. The highlight reel of betrayal ends with the image of Brother Nero standing over The Fallen King.   

[Narrator]
The Miz goes from worst, to best in show!

The camera flashes as The Miz delivers a Skull Crushing Finale to John Cena, on his way to redeeming himself from his loss in the meeting these three first hand back at Downpour...but as he drives Cena into the mat, before he can go for a cover, AJ Styles ever the opportunist grabs him and in the blink of an eye, drops Miz with a Styles Clash, and flips him over into a cover...1...2..3...and The Miz had been eliminated first. Disappointment, anger, shock, all consume The A-Lister as he stumbles up the ramp, furious at how his night had gone. But that image fades into the wheel that was spun to declare Matt Hardy's opponent for The World Heavyweight Championship, and the moment it stopped on The Miz's name. We then fast forward to the moment Miz drove Awoken Matt down with a Skull Crushing Finale and was declared The NEW World Heavyweight Champion. The last image of this highlight shows Miz raising the title, as his wife celebrates with him on the stage.  

[Narrator]
Matt Sydal joins The Cabinet?!

We see Sydal standing beside a wheel, watching as it lands on The Leader of The Cabinet JBL, their conversation plays in snippets ending with JBL saying when they win, Matt Sydal will have no choice but to join The Cabinet. Uncertainty covers The Golde One's face as the scene ends, and we're now witnessing the final moments of The Tag-Team Match against The Bullet Club. Dean looks to be hooking the arms for Dirty Deeds, but Sydal maneuvers around using his quickness to his advantage dragging Dean around by his arm as he stumbles back to his feet...he's driven into the mat with The Here It Is Driver. Finally, we see JBL raise Matt's hand in victory, as Sydal cautiously looked at the man that seemingly was raising the hand of his newest addition to The Cabinet.  


Having refreshed our memories and shown appreciation for the moments that made us go "Oh My God" enough to be nominated her tonight, we're now back to a full focus of Joey Styles who grabs the envelope out of his jacket. 

[Joey Styles]
And the winner, is....

A sound effect of a drum roll echoes throughout the arena, as he slowly peels open the envelope containing the winner for The "OH MY GOD" Moment Of The Year. 

[Joey Styles]
MATT SYDAL ENDS LEO KRUGER'S CAREER!

Loud cheers echoes throughout The Staples Center, a reaction that grows even louder once Matt Sydal's ever so infectious tune begins to play.  



Moments later all attention shifts to the stage entrance where The Golden Ticket of XWL steps out, still dressed in his nice black suit, where a perfectly knotted Gold tie acts as the perfect accessory. He's been through a lot already tonight, finding out that he may be legally bound to join The Cabinet, and that had to put a damper on the festivities of this night...but once again being the winner of a Slammy surely has to somewhat cheer him up. In his hand is something symbolic and a testament as to what this moment means to him, it's The Slammy he won for Superstar of The Year at the last Slammy Awards, worn and held together by gold duct tape, it's been with him every week since being honored with it. He approaches Joey, shaking his hand before Styles heads off, and Sydal sets his old Slammy, next to his new one.  

[Matt Sydal]
It was either me, or him. He wanted my career on a platter, he wanted to feast off of the name I had built for myself as if I was on the bottom of his food chain. When I look back on what lead to this moment, I almost think of what might have happened if I wasn't the best gold damn Superstar in this business today. If I didn't make a career on challenging the odds and defying every expectation. He saw me as his prey, he like so many fools before him, thought victory was a guarantee, that there was no way I could survive his "hunt." But look at me, here tonight...receiving this Slammy, because he, well...HE FAILED! At first glance, I look like your average pipsqueak that has a way bigger bark than his bite could ever be. But that's always been the difference between me, and everyone else. I'm not average, in any sense of the word. I don't care if you're a "god" a "demon" or a "monster" I'm not your next meal, and if you don't believe me...well how about you go ask Leo Kruger.

His eyes peer down at his Slammy as his hand firmly grasps it. 

[Matt Sydal]
I've bet on myself, since day one. I knew I could do anything and EVERYTHING. I could make history, I could set records that to this day, stand the test of the time. I could win The World Heavyweight Championship on one leg, and I could put my career on the line, knowing it was never in any jeopardy. And that isn't because it was "easy" no, it's never easy, that's why it always means so much, why ANYTHING I ever do, means the absolute world to me. Winning that Slammy, after my career was nearly ended a month before it proved that you believe in me, we may not have always been on good terms, I may have been too much of an asshole for you. But deep down you know I give it my all every single night. I will get my ass handed to me, I will get driven through every damn barricade surrounding that ring. I will wear a crimson mask proudly as I crawl to my feet, and say is THAT ALL YOU'VE GOT! I do it to prove that no matter who you are, there will be people like Kruger that try to tell you are NOTHING, that you will be a message they send to everyone all over the world of what happens when you don't fall in line and accept the role they give you. Well, THIS is a reminder from this day forward, what happens when you mess with The GOLDEN TICKET OF THIS COMPANY! I don't give a damn if you've got an army if you've got the best lawyers money can buy if you've made it your livelihood to hunt down and eliminate everything in your sight...there is nothing and no one that can STOP ME!

Very loud cheers ensue as he raises The Slammy high into the air.. 

[Matt Sydal]
Thank you, I am humbled, and honored to be presented this award tonight. You let the world know that I was THE BEST 366 DAYS A YEAR....and now, together...we let them know that if you're not careful...if you choose to underestimate me, then you too will become a warning, a moment forever etched in time...that can only be described with THREE words.

He leans in closer to the microphone, grabbing both Slammys off the podium, one in each hand.

[Matt Sydal]
OH.....

Inching further in, the cheers growing louder with elation.

[Matt Sydal]
MY.....

With a smirk forming on his face, he pauses, letting the anticipation draw in..

[Matt Sydal]
GOLD!!!!

With his own "golden" twist Matt Sydal raises his Slammys high for all to see, with a proud smile on his face...and as the moment remains, as he displays the objects of reminder of how good he is, how much you shouldn't underestimate him...the fans give their seal of approval beyond just a vote, by starting a chant that only Sydal could ever receive..."OH MY GOLD! OH MY GOLD! OH MY GOLD!" The XWL Universe screams out at the top of their lungs, as we fade from the last image of Matt Sydal staring up admiring his new Slammy.

[ANNOUNCER]
Ladies and Gentlemen, here to present the next Slammy Award for…

The crowd was hot. They were ready for the show to continue. Another award to be handed out to someone deserving of the award. They sat in anticipation and waited for the announcer to continue so we’d figure out which award would be presented next. Once the voice finally continued, the crowd was left a little… a little confused.

[ANNOUNCER]
… the Disappointing Moment of the Year.. give it up for Sasha Banks!

Their confusion quickly turned to anger as they realized that this wasn’t a real award.The XWL website never promoted it or gave them the option to vote for it. This was another little attempt at being petty by Sasha Banks, wasn’t it? Now that it all made sense, some of the fans realized that announcer’s voice did sound very similar to Luke Gallows if he was trying to throw his voice a little. The booing in the arena was loud, almost enough to drown out the sound of Sasha’s theme music as it came through the arena, but not before the signature…

BULLET CLUB! F- F- F- FOR LIFE!



Out from behind the curtain emerged the Bullet Boss dressed in her ring gear, ready for her match tonight against the returning Tamina. She obviously had other things in mind first and that was presenting this brand new award that no one has ever heard of.  Instead of doing her usual routine at the top of the stage, Sasha moved over to the podium that sat off to the side but still in very good view of the camera. The microphone attached was adjust to her size and she cleared her throat. Eyes scanned the arena as Sasha Banks waited for her theme song to fade away and the crowd to go silent and hush their boos before speaking up.

[SASHA BANKS]
First of all, I would like to apologize for not dressing for the occasion. I would’ve gotten something nice to wear over the break but  was a little busy. I ended up taking a trip down south to Florida to meet up with an old friend of mine. I couldn’t stay long because her family was dealing with some complications. Her father broke his ribs in what we can only assume was a freak accident while her mother suffered a concussion. Luckily, my friend, the one I decided to pay a visit to, she  is okay and in good health… at least she is for now.

A fake grin crossed her face, clearly hinting towards Natalya and her family and what happened during the break. It was an act that still disgusted so many fans and workers backstage and the  fans specially let her know that. They booed her but Sasha, all she did in return was roll her eyes.

[SASHA BANKS]
Now… I was a little hesitant to present this award because quite frankly, unless the award is being given to me, I really don’t have any interest in doing any of this. I’m not here to recognize what others have done throughout the year. I really don’t care what others have done throughout the year. It’s all a bit of a joke if you ask me… but when I was told about this award by a good brother of mine and who was nominated. I couldn’t pass this up. I couldn’t not present this award. This award, being the Disappointing Moment of the Year award, something I clearly know nothing about because I don’t really have disappointing moments, is here to remind us that not everything this year has been all sunshine and rainbows. For every championship win, there was someone who lost. For every accomplishment, there was a dream being ripped away from someone. It’s just a fact of life that in order to go up, you must first suffer a down and that’s why I’m here. I’m here to look back through the year and remind each and every one of you of the most Disappointing Moment from this past year.

Sasha turned her head to the titantron.

[SASHA BANKS]
And the first nomination is… Natalya fails to capture the Women’s Championship at Final Stand. A fatal four way match where everyone’s favorite Neidhart tried to triumph three of the best women this division had to offer at the time and as we all know, nothing came about. Natalya failed at training her so-called protege and she cost of the match which in turn means Natalya cost us the match because she was a bad teacher.

On the titantron we were shown pictures from the match, and a clip of the ending specifically. Three of the women going at it and then when Dana was about to have the upper hand, April swooped in and stole the win from them and managed to walk out of Final Stand as champion. You’d expect a positive reaction but back then, they weren’t too happy to see that. They wanted to see Natalya walk out as champion but she let them down and disappointed them. We then go back to Sasha who begins to read off the next nominee.

[SASHA BANKS]
And then, our second nomination for this award, we have… Natalya once again failing to beat Sister April and in the process, failing to capture the Women’s Championship inside of Hell in a Cell at Downpour. We all thought this was her time. We all thought this is when we’d finally see Natalya raise the championship high over her head… but what were we thinking, right? Why on earth did we think she’d win after she spent the last couple of months doing nothing but laying down for Sister April in every match they faced off in. Truly a disappointing moment to see someone with so much fanfare behind them lose and embarrass themselves in front of everyone before becoming so desperate for attention that she gave us this fake little woah is me personality.

Once again, we go to the titantron where we are shown highlights from the brutal Hell in a Cell match between two warriors of the women’s division. Blood was shed and the both of them gave everything they had in order to be named the champion of this prestigious division. April being tossed off the Hell in a Cell structure a number of times, to the point where you had to wonder how she was still walking, but she still managed to secure the win. She kept Natalya down for the three count and defended her championship and reminded everyone why she ruled over this division with an iron fist. Natalya didn’t just wear blood that night, but she wore a look of sorrow knowing that she let down each and every fan in that arena that night and sent them home disappointed.

[SASHA BANKS]
Our third nomination also happens to feature Natalya… but when she promised each and every one of us that she’d win Money in the Bank and become Miss Money in the Bank but instead, she let someone else do that. I don’t know what really happened because I had better things to do than to watch that match, but I didn’t have to watch it to know what happened. It’s the typical Natalya story. She promised us this and that only to not be able to deliver because just like her family, she’s not as good as she makes herself out to be.

Replays and images show from the Miss Money in the Bank ladder match. Sasha Banks, as she watched along with the fans, acted genuine as she saw what was going on in that match. She wasn’t exactly lying when she said she didn’t watch it. She was too busy negotiating and finalizing her entrance into the Bullet Club then. The end of the match was highlighted next when Charlotte Flair stopped Natalya from once again achieving everything she promised she would. Charlotte suplexed Natalya from the top of the ladder and left a perfect path to the top of the ladder for Ruby Riot. If Only Natalya focused more on winning and less on putting a good show. Perhaps she would be Miss Money in the Bank right now - or even our Women’s Champion.

[SASHA BANKS]
Lastly, we have an event that happened more recently. Natalya Neidhart disappoints he XWL Universe by stealing a win from a young, feisty, talented up and coming superstar at this past Roulette who had the win in the palm of her hand. She matched Natalya at every turn and every corner. She out wrestled her and out performed Natalya… but instead of laying down and accept defeat, she cheated and stole the win away from me… I mean, she stole that wn away from that young, up and coming superstar.

Anger on her face as she glanced up at the titantron and saw stills and pictures from Sasha’s last encounter with Natalya. Tension in the air from start to finish. These women gave everything they had in order to put the other down. Sasha Banks was so close so many times and she would’ve won it… until Natalya pulled out a brand new move from her arsenal. The move we’d come to find out is the Hart Attack 2.0. The double knees to the chest of the Boss was enough to put Sasha down for the three count. Natalya finally did it. She backed up her word and she won… but in the mind of Sasha, though that might not have been a disappointment for the fans, but for the company itself.

[SASHA BANKS]
And before we go on, let me just point out that, uhh… I do the whole double knee thing better? A Bank Statement is any Hart Attack you could bring to the time. Doesn’t matter if it’s 2.0 or 3.0 or whatever. I do it better. So, if you don’t mind, come up with your own thing and stop stealing from me because you’re jealous… but, anyways…

Sasha cleared her throat as Karl Anderson came out from the back with an envelope in his hand. He gave a wave to the crowd, but they of course booed him like they did Sasha. Sasha thanked him for the envelope and send him on his way. The envelope was opened up and tossed to the side as her eyes looked over the results of the ‘voting’ for the award. She faked a shocked expression as she began to speak up.

[SASHA BANKS]
Guys, I… I don’t know what to say because… we have a four way tie!

The graphic on the titantron shows the results and it shows it as a tie between the four moments that the Boss brought to everyone’s attention. All of them labeled at a solid 25% and not higher nor lower. A straight tie throughout the board and there was no arguing that - except who voted because it was none of the fans in attendance tonight. In fact, they wanted nothing to do with this award or anything that Sasha was saying.

[SASHA BANKS]
I guess there’s only one thing that’s come for this. We learned that no matter what she does, what she promises, Natalya is always going to be a let down. She can make all the promises she wants. She can gather all the love and support she wants. In the end, she’s a failure. She’s a disappointment. A disappointment doesn’t deserve to be well respected and treated like the crown jewel of this division. A failure shouldn’t be celebrated and viewed as a Queen. Everything that she has, she hasn’t proven that she deserves and I really don’t care if she’s been here for this long. None of that matters because it doesn’t matter how long you’ve done something, only what you’ve done in that time. It doesn’t matter how much you say, but what you say and what I’m saying to each and every one of you is a simple fact. Not an opinion, but a fact. Natalya is a failure.

The paper was ripped in half and tossed away.

[SASHA BANKS]
Natalya can say she’s done with me all she wants but I’m the Boss around here, sweetheart. I tell you when you’re finished and you’re not finished until I say you are. You and I are far from through because I want another match. I want another shot at you. I want another match now that I know what you’re all about. You’re a cheater. You’re a con-artist. You had to take the easy way out to beat me but girl, I see you. I see you loud and clear. I see you lying on the floor grabbing at your ribs just like your father. I see you lying on the floor knocked out cold like your mother. I see you bowing down to my feet and begging me not hurt you because girl, I really never had a reason to do anything I did besides feeling like I deserved better. I’ve got reason now and that reason is going to come back and bite you on your ass. I will pull the trigger on your career, and blast you into the retirement home you belong in, to be forgotten...because you never did anything to be remembered for anything other than being a pathetic embarrassment to this business, and women EVERYWHERE!

Boos on top of more boos, on top of even more boos, that is the only sound in the arena right now. Sasha Banks has just flat out said she intends to end the career of her once best friend, the woman whose home she invaded a week ago, one of the most beloved women in this division, that is who she plans to eliminate. With seriousness in her tone and a tense gaze, she stares straight into the camera as if she were looking into Natalya's eyes. But as her glare appears to be the last sight we see...suddenly the boos all go into stunned silence...and the shriek of The Boss echoes...as The Slammy statute near her comes crashing down at her! She dives out of the way, barely escaping a horrific end...and that's when the stunned audience ramps up with loud cheers...because standing where the statue once stood, is NATALYA!

[Corey Graves]
WHAT IN THE ABSOLUTE HELL HAS GOTTEN INTO NATALYA?!

[Mauro Ranallo]
Where would you like me to begin, the betrayal, the home invasion, or that travesty of a "Slammy" presentation? Natalya has been pushed and pushed and pushed....AND SHE JUST PUSHED BACK!

The arena goes nuts as Natalya pounces onto Sasha unloading with a flurry of strikes screaming out "THIS IS FOR MY UNCLE! THIS IS FOR MY DAD! THIS IS FOR MY MOM!" Sasha tries her best to block the strikes, shielding herself to no avail because after letting off a little steam Natalya yanks Sasha up by her hair, and then pulls her in between her legs, quickly lifting her up into a powerbomb position...she spins around...AND IS ABOUT TO POWERBOMB HER ONTO THE SLAMMY STATUE?! The fans are losing their minds but fortunately for Sasha, she's yanked out of Natalya's grasp by her "good brothers" Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson!

[Mauro Ranallo]
Oh come on, these two again?

[Corey Graves]
Natalya was about to powerbomb Sasha onto a freaking statue, are you really condemning them for rescuing her?!

[Mauro Ranallo]
Did you forget that Sasha's orchestrated an assault on Natalya's Uncle, her Mother, AND her Father?! Sasha made this personal with the betrayal, and she's amplified that with the despicable involvement of Natalya's family. I don't condone what Natalya was about to do, but when one person crosses the line, there's no longer a line to cross.

Seeing red, Natalya lunges at The Bullet Club, trying to get past them to get to Sasha but she's left to flail in their arms as she watches The Boss crawl out of sight. Luke & Karl let Natalya down once the ghost is clear, and they're met by a slap that starts with Gallows, and finishes with Anderson! They grab at their faces as Natalya yells out "She can't hide behind you forever, I'll get my hands on her, and I'll make her pay for what she's done! Do you hear me?! That bitch is mine!" Making her intentions crystal clear, she barges past them heading back to get ready for her return to hell with April. She's in a bad mood tonight, understandably so, but perhaps by the end of it she'll be able to soften the blow of the horrible things Sasha's done to her and her family, by finally beating April, and becoming Women's Champion after all this time. The camera fades, focusing our last sight on the fallen Slammy statue.

Lilian Garcia stands up from her chair, and smiles as she begins to speak.

.:Lilian Garcia:.
Please welcome last years winner of most likely to succeed Matt Hardy!



Matt Hardy walks out onto the stage with Rebecca Hardy at his side. They approach the podium to where a Slammy is sitting, and Matt gazes out into the sea of faces as a slight smile crosses his face. He throws his arms out wide

.:Matt Hardy:.
YEAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAS.. it appears that is that time of the year once again. This award means a lot to me when I won this award last year as you all saw the potential within me, but little did you know I would soar past your expectations by winning the Final Stand-Off, but did the success stop there? No it didn't! I would soon take on Brother Scodrick, and claim what was foretold to me by the Seven Deities, and rise to the very top of this company, but as quick as the success came that is how quick the rug was pulled right underneath, and I can not believe it was at the hands of Brother Nero. It pains my vessel's heart to know someone so close to me would easily turn their back on me almost as if he waited for his perfect moment to strike...

Matt appears to be distracted in thought, and sharply looks up. He quickly comes back with a change of subject as the painful memories run through his mind.

.:Matt Hardy:.
I am sorry ladies, and gentlemen this moment is not about me this is about who is most likely to succeed in XWL in the year of 2018. All of you of the XWL universe had to give us your feedback on exactly who you all thought is going to be a big name here in XWL in the year of twenty eighteen. You all voted like a DELETION was on the line!

Matt, and Rebecca both laugh at the joke he has made. He lifts up the envelope off the podium, and gazes up on it as the envelope glistens in the light.

.:Matt Hardy:.
Well... let's not put any further delay on this Queen Rebecca. The winner of most likely to succeed in the year of twenty eighteen is...

He opens the envelope, and pulls the card out.

.:Awoke or maybe even Broken? Matt Hardy:.
Aiden English!

Matt Hardy, and Queen Rebecca look to their left as Aiden English walks out onto the stage.



As Aiden walks through the curtain, complete in the same coat we saw him wearing earlier, the crowd begins to boo, as usual. But neither that or the attack he received earlier seem to be affecting Aiden, as he walks to the podium with a smile, and takes the award from Hardy, before walking up to the microphone to give a speech, seemingly tearing up. He begins to speak very emotionally, as if he really is on the verge of crying at any moment.

{Aiden English}
Oh where to begin, where to begin? Well, I'd like to thank everyone involved with the Cabinet. First of all, I'd like to thank Virgil for his continued loyalty and dedication, and I'd also like to thank Brock Lesnar for ensuring that JBL came away with the rightful victory at Roulette. Of course, speaking of mister LAyfield, I have to thank him for giving me the wonderful opportunity to be in the Cabinet, and helping me have the most successful first month in XWL history.

He looks up into the sea of boos, seemingly beginning to choke up, and covering his mouth with his hands, before continuing once again.


{Aiden English}
But of course all of this would be remiss if I didn't thank Sami Zayn and BNB, for providing opportunity after opportunity for the Cabinet to dominate them and show just why they are the most dominant force in XWL.

He begins to laugh at his little line, and suddenly its as if none of the crying or choking up ever occurred, as his eyes almost magically seem to instantly dry up. However, Aiden catches himself in the middle of this, shakes his head, and immediately goes right back to tearing up and being emotional.


{Aiden English}
And finally I'd like to thank Matt Sydal for being such a compliant contribution to the Cabinet, and for agreeing to put himself at any risk necessary fore the greater good of the group.

The boos being to pick up in volume after this obviously false statement, but once again Aiden seems completely oblivious to this, as he begins to scream the phrase "You like me, you really like me" at the crowd in joy, and steps back in case the presenter Matt Hardy has anything else to say. Matt step forward to the microphone next to Aiden English, and faces him.


.:Matt Hardy:.
Allow me to be the first to congratulate on obtaining this award. You have only been here for a short time period, but you are already turning heads. You have been on fire ever since your arrival. Allow me to give you some words of wisdom don't you dare let that fire go out, because the moment that happens everyone will stop believing in you. Drive forward. Keep going. Until you get the taste of gold, but do not let it corrupt you as it did with me. Also, I wanna say something to you. Man to man. If you are ever going to succeed you need to step away from JBL. I guarantee the moment you see success he turns on you, because the way he is gonna look at it is one of his guys going over him. As a business man he would have no problems cutting ties with you, because that's what they do. He isn't here to make friends. He uses you until you are deemed useless, and he will try to lay waste to you. I do not speak falsely of this man. He is dirty as they come. Trust me on this one Aiden.

Matt looks down for a brief moment, and looks up.

.:Matt Hardy:.
So now that I got that out of the way. How about a match tonight Aiden? I am still a little banged up from Roulette, but lets give these people a show. Most likely to succeed of 2017 vs Most likely to succeed of 2018. This could be a WONDERFUL match up. What do you say?

Matt offers a handshake to Aiden English as the crowd cheers not only for the possible match up, but because they agree with everything Matt said about JBL. However, rather than shaking his hand, Aiden looks Matt in the eyes and picks up his microphone.

{Aiden English}
I accept your challenge, but I refuse to shake the hand of any man who dares to insult the great John Bradshaw Layfield in such a way.


As the audience begins to boo yet again, Aiden English begins to take off his coat to revel his wrestling attire. Matt Hardy smiles and leans in towards the microphone.

.:Matt Hardy:.
Look who is prepared! That is WONDERFUL, but sadly I am not at this moment so allow me to go into the back, and change. Then I shall return for our fight. Just wait out here for me!

Matt Hardy, and Rebecca Hardy walk back stage as we go to commercial break. 

Falls Count Anywhere Match

Cyberslam Rematch

As we come back from commercial an all to familiar theme begins to play.



The arena erupts as Shawn Michaels steps out from behind the curtain in a tuxedo. A big smile appears on the face of Shawn Michaels as he hears the overwhelming reaction from the crowd. He waves to the crowd, and walks directly over to the podium. Shawn adjust the mic for him so he can speak without having to bend down or get on his tip toes.

[Shawn Michaels]
Damn does it feel good to walk out here, and hear all of you cheering. It gives me goosebumps every single time. If someone were to ask me how does it feel in moments like that, and honestly I don't think there is any way to put that to words. It's not like anything else I have ever done in my life. So when people ask my best answer is in order to know that feeling you have to do it. I know all these people backstage no matter what reaction you give them that feeling remains the same.

He pauses for a minute, and looks around the arena.

[Shawn Michaels]
Now onto our next award. This is for a man who has busted his ass day in and day out for the whole year, and boy is it hard to choose with the names given. Each of these guys had a fantastic year, but who in you eyes went to the next level? Who stepped up to the plate, and not only got a home run, but not knocked that damn ball to the next city over? For example we have AJ Styles he'll admit it at the beginning of the new year it didn't start off all that well for him when in the same night he won the World Heavyweight title it was ripped from his hands by R Truth cashing in, and winning the title. I have to give him credit though where credit is due ever since then he has been on fire. He has delivered each, and ever single night. Next up we have Sami Zayn he did something many thought was impossible when he beat Leo Kruger inside of a Steel Cage match for the intercontinental championship, and since then that kid turned into a freaking rocket man that match lit the fuse now he's in out space! He holds the key to his future, but was it enough in your guys eyes to be voted Superstar of The Year?

A smile grows on his face at the mere thought of the next name.

[Shawn Michaels]
Last year's winner Matt Sydal. What can't you say about this guy? He has done it all. Matt Sydal has won title after title, and beaten person after person even when the odds weren't in his favor. He turned all of his haters into supporters, and now he is the one of the best superstars that XWL has ever seen. Now you all show your love to him each, and every single time he goes through that curtain, because you all truly believe that he may just really be the best as he says 366 days, but has done enough to prove it to all of you?

[Shawn Michaels]
But what about England's toughest Brit? Right out of the gate he comes in, and gets a victory of Leo Kruger out of no where! His career sky rocketed after that victory. He went on, and became Intercontinental champion by taking the belt off of JBL, but that sparked one of the biggest rivalries that this company has never seen before. These two when they step into the same area that area becomes a battlefield. JBL's career here started off a little different then most people. It seemed hard at first for him to come by any sort of victory, but he was determined to change his fate. So he surrounded himself with a group of men which would begin the birth of the stable we call today The Cabinet.  It was then he began regaining his confidence that he once had. With each passing week JBL stood taller, and had motivation behind his footsteps. Which lead to him capturing the Intercontinental not once but twice! Is he the true Cinderella story? The clocking is ticking it's close to midnight, but will the award find JBL

[Shawn Michaels]
Or will it go to the man who has seen recently seen the light. Some would say he had a fantastic year. He came into this company with objective, and that objective was may I mind you I am using his words here was to delete his brother. That's exactly what he did then this individual went into XWL's very first Final Stand-Off, and won the whole damn thing which guaranteed him a shot for the World Heavyweight championship.

Shawn laughs to himself

[Shawn Michaels]
And guess what ladies, and gentlemen he did it again. Matt Hardy has been was unstoppable until recently he lost his title to Edge, and which caused something to snap within the mind of Matt Hardy. He delivered a hellacious attack upon Edge, and after the attack Matt casted Edge into the realm of deletion to be never heard from again.

[Shawn Michaels]
Which leads us to our next possible choice the man who outsmarted The Awoken King, The Miz. At Roulette, The Miz was the lucky one selected to fight The Awoken King, but it appears that The Awoken King was expecting to fight in a match with no rules. When the moment The Miz stated he wanted a normal singles match that was the moment he kicked up his feet on his desk, and said "Check mate.", but this isn't the only impressive thing he has done. Upon his return he made his intentions very clear that he does not like AJ Styles, and John Cena.

[Shawn Michaels]
Speaking of John Cena. He is a guy who I am somewhat familiar with as we have shared our fair share of fights. His devotion to honing his craft, and never giving up is very admirable. He continues to strive on showing why he belongs in XWL, and simply why he thinks he is the best, but is that exactly what you all think?

[Shawn Michaels]
The one person we could never ever forget about is The Deadman. The Undertaker. He is such an iconic figure the mere mention of his name sends chills down the spines of wrestling fans all over the world. I was shocked as you all were when The Undertaker made his return to XWL, and was dominant as ever. It didn't take long for him to be awarded for being so dominant. He got into Elite championship title match at Downpour, and walked out with the belt held high, and he held onto that title for quite some time, but a man with an inner demon stepped forward to finally lay The Deadman to rest.

[Shawn Michaels]
Finn Balor, of The Bullet Club, the newly crowned Elite champion has been absolutely impressive, but don't get on his bad side or he shall unleash the power of Balor upon you. The impressive reign of The Undertaker was cut short by Finn Balor at Emergence, but the thing you have to imagine is if he has the power to take out The Deadman. Do any of us really stand a chance against him? Not only is that a factor, but you also have to take in account of The Bullet Club. You never know what is going happen with their focus all on you. Now enough of that let's get to the reason why I am out here! What I have right here in my hands is the envelope that contains on who you all voted Superstar of The Year.

The crowd cheers loudly showing their excitement for who could possible be Superstar of The Year. Shawn undoes the sticker that keeps the envelope closed.

[Shawn Michaels]
Can I get a drum roll please?



Shawn slowly pulls out the card that has the name of the superstar.

[Shawn Michaels]
The winner is.... Matt Hardy!!



Matt Hardy walks out onto the stage eyes widen in disbelief that he has actually won. Some cheers break out



He runs his left hand through his hair, and walks over to the podium. Shawn extends his hand offering a handshake to Matt. Matt shakes hands with Shawn with a firm grip. Shawn hands over the Slammy to Matt. He takes it from Shawn's hand with a firm grip, and hoists it high into the air. Matt looks to his new The Slammy glistens in the light. he lowers his hand, and set the Slammy down on the podium. Shawn turn, and walks through the curtains going into the backstage area.

.:Matt Hardy:.
Wow.. this is an incredible moment for me. Forgive me as I didn't think this would happen. For my cruel actions I have done in the past I assumed I would never be standing here before you all as Superstar Of The Year. I want to thank you all of you from the bottom of my heart. This moment right here means to me more than any of you can imagine. I also want to thank you guys for giving me another chance. I regret the choices I have made, but

Matt raises the Slammy into the once again as a few tears down his face.

.:Matt Hardy:.
This right here tells me that most of you guys have forgiven me for my actions.

Matt wipes away the tears from his face

.:Matt Hardy:.
I know some of you out there will be harder to earn forgiveness from, but with time all wounds shall be healed. The Seven Deities shall guide us all down the right path. All I ask of you is feed me your energy! No matter the type. I consume it all, and turn it into POWER! There is war approaching as you all saw earlier. Brother Nero, and myself are together no more. I hope he sees the error of his ways before this gets out of control, because if we go battle we will not be the same upon the exit. We shall be battered, beaten, and broken...

A slight smile comes to the face of Matt as he says the word Broken.

.:Matt Hardy:.
I can not wait to see what the future brings for us as a whole. May it be bright, and full of joy! Thank you all for your time have a pleasant evening!

Matt holds up the Slammy on last time walking backwards. Some fans cheering while other aren't sure how to feel about Matt just yet.

The crowd get off their feet at the sound of the 'Best in the World' making his return to XWL! It's been a couple of months since Punk had to say goodbye because of all the punishment his body took at the hands of The Bullet Club. The longest reigning Elite Champion smirks at the ovation he receives from the crowd as he makes his way to the stage. The Straightedge Messiah is armed with a pipebomb and crowd would love nothing more than if he used it here at the Slammy's!

[CM Punk]
Now now let me just get this out of the way. I'd love nothing more than to tell everyone that I'm out here to make my in ring return and finish what the Bullet Club started. But I'm not

The crowd boo loudly as Punk can do nothing but accept their disappointment

[CM Punk]
I'm making strides but it'll be just a little longer before I'm medically cleared to return to the ring. But when I do....I promise I'll make an impact and prove exactly why i'm the best in the World! However, tonight isn't about me

Punk approaches the podium where an envelope is waiting for him

[CM Punk]
They say that in this business that anyone can win a championship. But to truly hold onto it...that's what makes a true champion. And who better than myself knows that, the longest reigning Elite Champion! Being a champion means you are one of the faces of XWL. Everything you do is watched. Every decision you make is met with scrutiny. And the expectations for you sky rocket. You have a duty to prove that you weren't a fluke. That you deserve to hold that title and stand above the rest

You can feel the passion behind Punk's words. That he truly misses being a champion and he'd like nothing more than to attempt to hold a championship around his waist

[CM Punk]
Some choose to keep a title be any means necessary. Some want to keep it on the up and up and win without a shadow of a doubt that they are truly the better man or woman. Different methods but the same result. What these nominees have in common is that all are truly worthy of being called a champion. So...without further wait these are the nominees for Champion of the year!

Broken Matt Hardy
Matt Sydal
AJ Styles
Sasha Banks
April
JBL
Bad News Barret
Brock Lesnar
Finn Balor
Undertaker
Edge
Bobby Roode
Samoa Joe
The Miz

And the winner is...


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SISTER APRIL


However, before April can make her way out to the stage to accept her reward, Anarchy is met with the all too familiar theme of Alexa Bliss.



Corey Graves
What is she doing? She wasn’t even nominated for anything tonight, why would she come out here now?

Alexa walks out onto the stage over to the podium where the slammy sits ah

Alexa the grabs ahold of the Slammy Award and begins to speak.


Alexa Bliss
Sorry, I know you were expecting April, but she couldn’t be here tonight so I decided that I would take it upon myself to not only come out here and accept this award on her behalf, but to let her know that I am declaring myself the New Number One Contender for the XWL Women’s Championship. Now I know Two weeks ago at Roulette I lost to Carmella, which was a fluke by the way, but that doesn’t stop me from being number one contender because even though I lose I’m the goddess of XWL and the Goddess ALWAYS gets what she wants, and for me I want that title you have around your waist April, No one has beaten you until now. It’s not going to be some oh that was Sooooooo close (in a horrible Australian accent) like it was With Peyton Royce, no its going to be 1,2,3 with me standing over top of you holding that XWL Women’s Championship.

To no ones surprise, the theme song of Bliss' rival begins to play.



Corey Graves
It's the Princess of Staten Island!

Carmella makes her way to the podium. Alexa begins shouting at Carmella. The Princess of Staten Island laughs, disregarding the smaller women.

For a moment, the two stare each other down. Carmella with a smirk on her face. As Carmella's music fades, she snatches the Slammy Award out of Alexa's tiny hands.

♕ CARMELLA ♕
First of all sweetheart, what I did to you at Roulette wasn't a "fluke". I pin you.. not once, but two times in the center of the ring. Do you think these people forgot, Alexa? Do you think they forgot how much of a loser you are? With you coming out here talking all that trash, I could show them all right now... but I'll save that for later.

The audience cheers at the idea of a brawl breaking out between the two women.

♕ CARMELLA ♕
Normally, I would ignore what this little bridge troll has to say, but she actually said something for once that I actually listened to. Alexa, do you really think that you're deserving of a championship match against April?.. because I don't. I mean, the only thing you've done in that last few months is cheat and lose. Meanwhile, I've had the most successful debut in recent history when I pinned April in a non-title match. So if anyone has the right to say they deserve a championship match, it's me.

Alexa gets in Carmella's face, as the two begin to argue. Alexa grabs the Slammy Award, but Carmella refuses to let go. The two women begin having a 'tug of war' with the Slammy Award.

[April]
HEY! Hey hey hey hey gimmie that!

April strides out from backstage and snatches her Slammy from both women in a huff

[April]
Look her Alexa...I've beaten you before and I have no problem doing it again. I'm not gonna run. You want a match with me? No problem. Any time anywhere

Before Alexa can gloat April quickly turns to Carmella

[April]
And no, I haven't forgotten about you. You did beat me. I won't take that away from you Carmella. You got spirit and I like that. This division could use that. I'll give you both title shots at whatever time Layla approves it. But let me warn you both here right now. It's easy to knock me down when I'm not paying attention Carmella. But I'll never take me eyes off you again. Next time you knock my head off...be assured that I'll try to knock yours off too

April rounds on Alexa

[April]
And you'll find I'm more than a little possessive. This is MY Slammy and this is MY Women's Championship. I might be hurting but I plan on making it past Nattie tonight. So let me give you a little advice...the next time you try and take something that belongs to me?...You better make sure I'm down and out first

April tosses her mic down and backs away keeping her eyes on Carmella and Alexa the whole way who never take their gaze off the Women's Championship. Like earlier April holds both her Slammy AND The World title up in the air. You can't hear her but you can see her mouthing 'Come get it' to her future opponents. That is...if Natalya doesn't take her title later

Falls Count Anywhere Match

Emergence Rematch

As Anarchy returns, we see Layla standing on the stage. She is standing next to a large, round object that is covered by a black sheet.

Layla
Tonight, we give out Slammy Awards for the best moments, matches, and superstars as we remember this past year's events. Not just that, however. We are putting on rematches from the different pay-per-view events in the last year. This next match will be a rematch from our most recent pay-per-view event, Roulette!

The audience cheers as Layla reveals the wheel of matches under the black sheet.

Layla
These two ladies have been at each others throats for the last couple months until they met at Roulette. At Roulette, we saw Carmella and Alexa Bliss go one-on-one in a Two Out of Three Falls match, where Carmella went on to be victorious. Tonight, Alexa and Carmella will face off once again but this time, there could be a different stipulation as we are going to spin the wheel!



Carmella moonwalks her way onto the stage. The audience cheers the Princess of Staten Island.

Announcer
Making her way to the ring, she is the Princess of Staten Island... CARMELLA!

Carmella walks over to the wheel and looks at it for a moment. After taking in all the matches she could be involved in, she continues down the ramp.

Slapping hands of her fans, she makes her way up the steel ring steps and enters the ring. She looks out into the audience, until the theme song of her rival begins to play.



Alexa Bliss walks out onto the stage, quickly walking toward Layla and the wheel.

Announcer
...and her opponent, from Columbus, Ohio.... ALEXA BLISS!

Alexa looks to be complaining to Layla about being put in this rematch against Carmella. Layla simply points Alexa to the ring. Upset, Alexa scowls and crosses her arms, then proceeds down the ramp.

With both women in the ring now, Alexa's theme fades out.

Layla
Tonight, we give out Slammy Awards to the best moments, matches, and superstars as we remember this past year's events. Not just that, however. We are putting on rematches from the different pay-per-view events in the last year. This next match will be a rematch from our most recent pay-per-view event, Roulette!

Layla spins the wheel.




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Layla
This will be a Tables Match!

The audience roars at the thought of someone being put through a table.



Tables Match
Roulette Rematch





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After a very back and forth match...


Alexa Bliss looks to have Carmella beat as she lays the Princess of Staten Island on a table. Looking to throw her own body in harms ways for the sake of beating Carmella, Alexa climbs to the top rope.

Finally reaching the top, Alexa stands on the top rope, judging the distance of her opponent. Just as it looks like she's going for her Twisted Bliss maneuver, Carmella springs off the table. Carmella pushes Bliss by the ankles, causing Bliss to crouch herself on the turnbuckle.

Seeing opportunity, Carmella climbs to the top rope with Bliss. The audience grows louder with anticipation of what is about to happen.

Carmella leaps up, wrapping her legs around Alexa's head, looking for a hurricanrana. As Carmella whips he body backward, Bliss wisely hooks her leg on the turnbuckle and pushes Carmella away. This send Carmella crashing through the table below.

The bell sounds as Carmella looks as if she's been in a car wreck.





Alexa sits on the top turnbuckle as her theme song beings to play. She looks down on her opponent as she is announced the winner.

Announcer
Ladies and gentlemen, your winner.... ALEXA BLISS!

Alexa makes her was down to the ring floor. She begins yelling at an unconscious Carmella, gesturing as if a championship was around her waist.

After a few seconds, Alexa exits the ring and backs up the ramp. Meanwhile, XWL medical staff check on Carmella. The audience boos are Alexa can be seen mocking Carmella's moonwalk.

Anarchy continues.