The sound of thunder stomp around a black setting. A dark and damn street where light is barely visible. The sound of the rain striking the ground is soothing until a vicious crack of thunder hits the ground like an atom bomb. With the thunder comes the lightening alluminating the middle of the street. In the middle of the street you find none other than Dean Ambrose. Covered in rain, his hair matted to his face, and a vicious smile on his face.
"What do you fight for?" Dean ask
"Do you fight for recognition?" From the mist behind Dean The Uso's walk out. Both men's hoodies are drench in water. As they walk by Dean the two men eye him with a smirk before their faces turn gravely serious and they move on
"Have you fought something....bizarre?" The new Edge walks from the mist. His hair short and his eyes wide. Trapped in the realm of deletion for god knows how long has changed the Rated R Superstar. Edge walks forward past Dean
"Do you fight to be undefeated? Maybe you fight to prove yourself. Have you ever fought for your life? Maybe you're fighting to prove you're no pushover. Perhaps you fight to prove your dominance. Or...you fight for a dream you've made reality." Asuka,Liv,Sasha Banks,Bayley,Nia Jax, and the Women's champion slowly walk their way out of the mist. Asuka walks to her own beat taking off her mask slowly with a sadistic smile towards the other women. Liv nods her head several times to reassure herself. Sasha's demeanor commands space and attention. She flips up her sunglasses and scoffs at the competition. Nia punches her hand with a forcing the sends water splashing against herself. Natalya looks down at her precious title before hugging it close and raising it high into the air. This draws the attention from all the women
"Be careful. Treachery lurks from those with friends." Lightning strikes and all women turn around to find Bliss smiling at them, her Bliss-stick in hand ready and waiting
"And from those when you least expect it." From the fog comes A gleeful looking Carmella to stand next to an annoyed Bliss. Carmella points obnoxiously to her Money in the Bank briefcase as Bliss raises her stick high into the air to take her head off. The most suddenly rushes forward enveloping all the women. When it goes away they're all gone. The rain continues though
"Do you fight GLORIOUSLY?" Somehow a light strikes down through the rain and mist. Bobby waltz his way next to Dean before gesturing to the heavens despite receiving nothing more than rain
"Or maybe you're fighting to revive your name." A wolf howls taking Bobby from his moment. Leo Kruger, a year removed from XWL stalks his way next to Dean. Both men share an intense stare down before moving forward and out of camera view
"Do you fight to be Phenomenal? Are you fighting to elevate a title? Maybe you fight for the Cabinet. Are you fighting for your family name? Are you fighting to destroy what is beneath you? Or are you fighting to prove your right as champion?" AJ walks out next to Dean with his hood down. After a few moments of suspense he flips the hood off and stands with his arms spread out wide. He turns and grins at Dean, throwing up the 'Too Sweet' sign. Dean of cours throws it up too. Out next comes Sabin. He looks at the two with annoyance and impatience. Next comes The Pope who simply grins arrogantly. Cody Rhodes, the dark horse of the match, rubs his hands in anticipation as he walks out the mist. A clucking of a pen cans be heard as Jericho joins the crowd. Instantly him and AJ's eyes meet. And of course a game ready Gable comes forward, his Intercontinental Championship held tightly around his shoulder. All men eye Gable who simply smirks and motions them forward with his hand. Right as they begin to advance forward towards him the most comes forward and covers them all. When it disappears so have the men, except Ambrose
"Do you lead your followers with music?" A single strum of a guitar echo through the rain as Elias walks forward guitar in hand. He goes to talk some more but Dean interrupts him much to his annoyance
"Or do you use fear to control the masses?" A light comes forward shinning brightly through the mist. Wyatt laughs and giggle maniacally as he finally stops next to Dean. Elias lifts his guitar and Wyatt begins to swing his lantern. Just before either weapon can make contact the mist claims these two too
"Do you live a lavish lifestyle?" A loud "WOO!" Comes from behind Dean as Charlotte appears from the rain and mist. Her elegant robes are shown off as she slowly twirls
"Or do you prefer a more chaotic lifestyle?" What could only be called a screeching sound comes from Dean as Nikki Cross comes flying out of the mist to get her hands around Charlotte. The mist grabs on to Nikki as she struggles to break free. Charlotte flips her hair and laughs as she walks forward away from the deranged woman. Nikki continues to fight and claw but the mist eventually pulls her back
"Do you fight to uphold an image?" The Miz confidently walks out, flanked by his beautiful wife and The Miztourage
"Or do you fight for freedom?" Dean and the others wait but nothing happens. After a few seconds of waiting Dean repeats his line but still nothing happens. The Miz sighs loudly. He snaps his fingers and The Miztourage go into the mist. A few seconds later they pull out a struggling Gargano. Johnny is pushed forward harshly as the rest follow him. Dean simply shakes his head
"The corruption of money can be an ally..." JBL comes from the mist smoking a cigar and flipping money at the camera
"It can even give you and your friends an ace in the hole" JBL laughs as Aiden English comes forward with his money in the Bank briefcase. He looks as if he's about to sing when a gold light appears. Grins the two!
"But your sins have a way of finding you eventually." Nothing happens but it feels JBL and Aiden with an uneasy feeling. Aiden walks forward! But still looking over his shoulder
"Do you fight to cause chaos and a good time" Shawn Michaels comes out the mist jumping around and DX chopping JBL who looks at him in disgust
"Maybe you fight to prove just how elite your cause is." Kenny Omega walks out, flanked by Evil and Naito. Each of the members of Kyohi scoff at who stands in front of them. Omega aims at gun at the competition before Dean carries on
"Do you fight for Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect?" Cena sprints out the mist like he would his entrance. He salutes to the camera making the others roll their eyes
"Be careful. Even the ones with the most virtue draw unwanted attention." The Final member of Kyohi makes himself know as he bumps his way past Cena. Nakamura grins evilly as he stares down the leader of Cenation who doesn't back down. The members of Kyohi walk forward off camera
"Are you fighting for you, your best friend, and legacy?" Sami Zayn comes out the mist with exaggerated movements. Next to him Kevin Owens holds Sami's title as he joins the fray. The best friends whisper to each other before Owens hands Sami the World Heavyweight title. He walks forward leaving all the competitors.
"Or...maybe you're fighting for redemption!" The sound of Dean's scream makes the rain stop as lighting strikes above. The camera begins to show images from his extreme rules match with Zayn. Most importantly the Brain buster that put him down. As the camera pans back to the competitors each hold their ground
"This is the road to FINAL STAND! With this Downpour comes my vengeance!" With this all the men begin to charge forward! The mist covers the six men in a big cloud as lighting strikes one more time and thunder booms!
The crowd begins to cheer from the hyped opening but before they can the image of a cab pulls up. The camera is low so you can only see the boots of who's getting out. The door closes and the camera starts to pan upward. In the hand of the person is a front row ticket. Black finger nails grip the ticket tightly. A trench coat covers most of the person's body but long black hair cascades around it. Black lipstick stretched into a twisted smile and the crowd roars with cheers because they know exactly who it is
"A chamber huh? I'll be watching Nattie. Do your best."
April smiles viciously at the camera before everything fades to black.
Hoepfully this lived up to everyone's standards! April is available to acknowledge if you'd like in the front row. I only ask you don't kill her! You poor woman is still recovering from surgery! Other than that go wild. Now, give a great show people!
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Downpour cuts to ringside to Corey Graves and Mauro Ranallo
[Corey Graves] Ladies and Gentlemen, I've just received a text message from The Miz!
[Mauro Ranallo] The Miz text you?
[Corey Graves] Yes Mauro, The Miz texts me..Don't be jealous because he won't talk to you! Anyway, The Miz has asked me to make this special announcement on his behalf! The Miz has decided to give the Miami fans what they deserve, and tonight MizTV will have a special guest....Johnny Gargano!
[Mauro Ranallo] That seems fishy to me but...
[Corey Graves] What do you mean it seems fishy? The Miz is giving Johnny Gargano his moment! The moment he's been crying out for!
[Mauro Ranallo] I've seen enough of The Miz to know he's up to something with this, Corey give me a break!
[Corey Graves] You'll see tonight when The Miz has Johnny Gargano on MizTV, giving the fans what they want!
Graves just stares a hole into Ranallo, as Downpour continues
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So we broke the word limit, so we present to you. The Women's Championship Elimination Chamber. PT 1.
[Mauro Ranallo] Well Corey, get ready because we're kicking Downpour off in a big way! With the first of The 3 Elimination Chamber matches, and will be for the XWL Women's Championship!
[Corey Graves] I can't tell you how excited I am for...
A familiar theme song sounds throughout the arena that catches everyone completely off guard.
[Mauro Ranallo] Wait a minute? Carmella isn't...
To everyone's confusion, the Princess of Staten Island runs out onto the stage with her Money in the Bank briefcase raised high in the air. With her briefcase still held high, Carmella moonwalks across the stage. She turns, gazing at the intimidating Elimination Chamber. She can be seen taking a big gulp, before raising her briefcase.
[Corey Graves] No way! This can't be happening right now!
[Mauro Ranallo] What?
[Corey Graves] She's cashing in Mauro! This is brilliant! The competitors have been preparing for a six women match, but adding Carmella to the mix throws whatever plans and preparations these women had out the window!
[Mauro Ranallo] Can she even do that?
[Corey Graves] Of course she can, Mauro! She's Money in the Bank! She can cash that contract in anytime she sees fit. She's a genius!
Carmella skips her way toward the Elimination Chamber, ignoring fans reaching out for high fives.
As she reaches the Chamber, she looks up at the giant steel structure. She slowly walks toward the Chamber, reaching out to pull on the steel chain links. She takes a step back, lifting her Money in the Bank briefcase. She gazes at it for a few seconds before holding it out toward a nearby referee.
[Mauro Ranallo] Oh my god! You're right!
[Corey Graves] This is incredible! When have you ever seen a Money in the Bank winner do something like this?
As the ringside referee reaches out to accept Carmella's briefcase, Carmella pulls her briefcase away from him. Quickly, Carmella turns away from the ref, whipping her hair in his face.
[Mauro Ranallo] You were saying?
[Corey Graves] I... uh... Well this is smart. Why would she cash in right now? She would have had to compete against six other women, that would have been stupid.
Carmella skips along the outside of the Elimination Chamber now, her briefcase high above her head. Again, she ignores all the fans are ringside, but someone catches her eye. She skips by this person at first, but stops just a few feet passed this person. Carmella looks off into the sea of people before her as a smile comes to her face. She looks toward the ground, laughing to herself momentarily.
[Corey Graves] I think Carmella just spotted are former Women's Champion sitting first row.
Graves is correct as Carmella takes a few steps backward, turning toward the former Women's Champion, April. Carmella leans on the barricade separating her and the former champ. We see Carmella likely trash talking April. April simply sits there with a grin on her face, not affected by Carmella's words.
[Mauro Ranallo] These two women have history partner. If you remember, although through outside distraction, Carmella defeated April on her very first night here in XWL.
[Corey Graves] Outside distraction? Come on, Mauro. I said it then and I'll say it now, a win is a win.
[Mauro Ranallo] I'm not taking anything away from Carmella, because through that victory she would go onto fight for April's championship in a triple threat match which resulted in April pinning the woman Carmella faces in a cage match tonight, Alexa Bliss!
Slowly, Carmella raises her Money in the Bank briefcase. The same Money in the Bank briefcase that Ruby Riot cashed in on April, ending April's long reign.
[Mauro Ranallo] That is not wise..
April's grin changes as her face grows red with anger. Quickly, April springs out of her chair. This startles Carmella, causing her to run away from the former champion. She hurries to the opposite side of the Chamber as she yells for security. The crowd cheers for April, putting Carmella in her place without even lifting a finger.
As her theme song comes to an end, it is apparent that Carmella is only out here to get a better view of the match that is about to take place. She pushes the timekeeper out of his chair and take it from him. She positions it just right to get a clear view of the ring.
Carmella has gotten herself comfortable at ringside as the Boss' theme song plays throughout the arena. It brings out the negative side of the crowd since there was no chance anyone from around here would have any reason to support Sasha Banks going into this highly anticipated championship match.
[Mauro Ranallo] And here comes the first of six women who will be stepping inside the Elimination Chamber!
[Corey Graves] I cannot wait to see which of these women has it in them to outlast not only five others who are wanting to call themselves champion but also the Elimination Chamber itself. You have to remember that the chamber is just as dangerous as some of the women in this match. It can hurt you just as much as anyone else can.
Sasha Banks confidently struts out from behind the curtain and it looks as if she has zero fear to show. It's as if this was just another match for her even though this is her first and only chamber match to date.
Sasha Banks continues with her usual routine as she makes her way to the middle of the stage. With everyone's attention on the Boss, she strikes her signature pose - moving her hips and pushing her hands out to the side and holding the position for a second.
[Mauro Ranallo] I don't know how much I want to see her as our Women's Champion but there is a very good chance that it could happen after tonight. History shows that the champion loses their championship more often than not. On top of that, Sasha Banks is entering the match last. Everyone is going to be tearing each other apart before she finally enters.
[Corey Graves] I hate to say it but you may be right. Sasha Banks could very well have the best chance of winning this match.
[Corey Graves] But that doesn't mean we can count any of these women out. That would be stupid of us if we did. We have women of dominance entering this match. We have another who has experience winning inside of the Elimination Chamber. We have two others with so much to prove. Sasha Banks may have the numerical advantage but I don't think she's going to win this. Consider that my prediction! Sasha Banks won't be our new champion.
[Mauro Ranallo] I don't know if I can agree with you. Not because I think Sasha Banks IS going to be champion... but this match is too hard to predict. There are so many different things to factor into making the decision.
The Boss continues down the ramp with her eyes locked on the Elimination Chamber as she does. There still wasn't much fear to show. You had to wonder if she was seriously this confident or if this was a mindgame of some sorts. Perhaps lacking fear might put some worry into the minds of her opponents. As Sasha gets closer, she points at the chamber and shouts out loud.
"This is MY time, baby!"
Her jacket is removed and one of the referees takes it. She takes one last deep breath before she enters the chamber. The referee who is already inside the ring points Sasha in the direction of the pod that will belong to her. Fingers wrap around the cold steel that surrounds the ring. The Boss steps inside the pod and the referee on the outside shuts the door and locks it.
The lights go out in the arena and the crowd takes a different tone. The titantron comes to life and with it, the music of the monster among women.
The camera is taken over by the intense glare of Nia Jax, her eyes piercing into the camer before slowly moving to the left. She looks at that side of the arena for a moment and then slowly rolls her eyes to the right, glancing in that direction. Her glare settles centered on the caemra and with that, the ring.
The camera backs out on Nia Jax, revealing her attire for the evening. No doubt, Alexa Bliss came up with it as it is a lot more outlandish than anything Nia has worn before. The crowd is showering her in boos as she begins to walk, moving down the ramp at a steady yet graceful speed.
[Corey Graves] Well, there she is Mauro, my pick to win this match and the Women's Title!
[Mauro Ranallo] Your picks to win change as much as the weather does Graves but I have to agree, Nia does pose a big threat to everyone in this match, especially the Women's Champion Natalya.
[Corey Graves] Not to mention that bully Liv Morgan who will be trapped with the monster among women here soon. It might be time for her to get what's coming to her.
[Mauro Ranallo] Those allegations are faulty but sadly enough, you might be right as Nia might be out for blood tonight.
Nia makes it down the ramp, finding herself face to face with the structure known as the Elimination Chamber. She looks up, admiring it from afar for only moment before reaching up and removing her cape like attire to reveal a sleeker looking one for the match. She then climbs her way up the steps of the chamber, stepping into the door and then into the ropes. A small smirk crosses her face as she looks around at the chain link fence.
[Mauro Ranallo] Nia Jax, vasting in the chance to hurt women here tonight inside of the hellish structure known as, Elimination Chamber!
He couldn't be more right as Nia turns her attention to Sasha Banks. Nia's smirk has grown, seeing all the chances in front of her. She steps towards Banks' pod, giving the Boss a brutal stare, having a score to settle here tonight. Jax waits though, turning away and exiting the ring and walking to her pod. She steps inside and behind her, the door closes, locking the monster inside.
The stage is set for the most important walk of this woman’s life, she’s been through many battles and has now earned the right to face for the women’s championship. Earning the right, might be a deathwish for the others she’s going against. The lights dim almost immediately after a brief silence and the fans waiting patiently. The silhouette of a mask is on the titantron and the commentary makes note of that.
[Corey Graves] That can only mean one thing, our beloved empress has arrived to Downpour!
[Mauro Ranallo] She has had many tough challenges, but nothing can compare to what she’s about to face.
[Corey Graves] You doubt Asuka, Mauro? She fell off the wagon, doesn’t mean she cannot get back on track before you know it.
A guitar chord covers the arena and picks up the tempo, out from the back comes Asuka dressed in head to toe in gold, as if she was dipped in it. Her mask is an embroidered rose gold, as she does a walk with one foot over the other straight down the rampway.
[Corey Graves] Asuka is beautiful, and there is no one I can say looks better when wearing a mask than her.
[Mauro Ranallo] Uh, Corey.. Th-
[Corey Graves] That’s not what I meant, shut up. I would never offend our possible future women’s champion in such a manner.
Dragging her long robe behind her, covered in a multitude of japanese letters and symbols to match the mask she’s wearing. Her arms are moving in many mystical ways, fingers included. Reaching the end of the ramp, a quick stare down of the chamber begins to happen. Breathing for a moment and she then checks the durability of the structure, pushing and yanking on it, looking Up and then Down.
[Mauro Ranallo] This is meant to destroy the human body, and she doesn’t look phased.
[Corey Graves] Asuka is never phased, I haven’t seen her blink even ONCE!
[Mauro Ranallo] That’s because she’s still wearing the mask, Corey.
Asuka makes those final steps up to the ropes, and under them she goes and does a twirl with her robe over to the turnbuckle. Thinking to herself, she decides not to go up to the top and instead heads directly over to the pod. The other females already in the ring don’t keep their eyes off of her. Once she reaches the pod, the referee unlocks it for her. She hands the official her robe and turns her hands into fists.
Stepping inside the pod, Asuka still has her mask on and doesn’t move an inch. The theme song dies down as the lights shine down on her pod, she puts one hand on the mask and starts to pull it over to the side of her face. Her eyes light up and she has a wild smile that refuses to go away. Getting antsy, Asuka getting cheers from the crowd is now being locked in the pod like an animal.
It's Bayley! The theme of "The Huggable One" Bayley blasts across the arena to the joy of the fans. Bayley hops out from behind the curtain, running to the far side of the stage with her arms out wide.
She does the same to the other side! Before standing still at top of the ramp, taking a long hard look down towards the ring, and the intimidating structure that awaits. But as always...she goes down low and then up high! The waving inflatable tubemen shoot up at either side of the stage! But after this, it's clear it all becomes serious for Bayley.
Once again just looking down towards the ring, and looking out across the XWL Universe. The look of seriousness across the face of Bayley is there for all to see, not something we usually see from Bayley. The begins her walk down to the ring, not doing her usual hugging of fans...It's all focus from Bayley. She hasn't taking her eyes of the Elimination Chamber.
She stops at the bottom of the steps, looking up at the top of the chamber, before entering the ring. Bayley enters the ring, and walks across to each pod. She stares into the pod holding Nia Jax, Then moving onto Asuka.
But the one that has her attention the most...is the one holding Sasha Banks. Bayley takes longer to just stare a hole into the Sasha. The woman who tried to cut a deal with her weeks ago, just for it to end with a brawl. After a long stare to Sasha Banks...She spins around with her arms out wide, bouncing of the ropes with an high ten! Bayley then removes her jacket, and enters her pod.
As the camera cuts away from Bayley securely locked in her pod, the sound of The Women's Champion's theme is the next thing we hear. Fans let out a loud "pop!" in support of Natalya as she will soon join Sasha, Nia, Asuka, and Bayley in this match, but unlike those 4 challengers, she won't be locked in a pod, she'll be one of the women starting off this match. It doesn't take long for The Women's Champion to make her way out onto the stage, her title proudly on display above her head.
[Corey Graves] There she is, the soon to be former Women's Champion, taking one final moment to raise that title above her head before she heads down that ramp and into the dungeon that she surely won't survive.
[Mauro Ranallo] I think that's rather presumptuous of you, Corey.
[Corey Graves] Look, Mauro, this has been a great feel-good month of seeing a true light in this division finally have her moment to shine, but she's about to step into a structure, unlike anything she's ever faced. I think we have to be realistic here and just call it what it is. She's heading into the lion's den, that's never a good thing for a champion no matter who it is.
[Mauro Ranallo] A fair point, but Natalya has had an incredible 2018 thus far, many said she'd never win the title, to begin with, now she has, so is it really fair to then say she has zero chance of leaving this match still champion?
[Corey Graves] When you're in there with Nia Jax, Asuka, Sasha Banks, Liv Morgan, and Bayley? Absolutely. This is perhaps the most stacked combination of female competitors to ever compete in the chamber.
As ready as she'll ever be, Natalya starts to walk down the ramp, The Women's Championship still on full display above her head. This is everything she fought for, this is what kept her going for 2,945 days...to win this title, to be champion, to defend it with honor and integrity that she felt had been lost from most champions. She wants a division built on respect, and if she can walk into this chamber, not kicking or screaming over the improbability of still leaving as champion, and actually walk out Women's Champion? That proves it CAN once again, be done. That you don't have to be one specific type of competitor to be successful.
There's obviously some fear in her eyes as she smiles through her journey to the chamber, but despite all that there's still a sense of joy to even find herself in this position. It's not ideal, to walk into a match you've never been apart of until now, and have 5 of the division's best fighting to take your title, but there's a bit of pride that comes with that. She was the one that for so long was the one fighting to prove she was "worthy." The one having to jump through hoops and defend herself, and what she could do. Now she's the one that everyone's after, she has the crown jewel, she is at the top of the mountain and while it might be scary so high up, the start of that journey feeling like it's so long ago now. It's also thrilling, this is her moment to represent this division, to step into that chamber with 5 incredible competitors and show what Women's Wrestling is capable of.
[Mauro Ranallo] Natalya of course won that title a little over a month ago in The Main-Event of Emergence when she successfully defeated the then champion Ruby Riot in a Steel Cage Match.
[Corey Graves] Ruby was the same woman that ended April's historic reign, who we're of course joined by tonight in the audience as she's shown up perhaps in support of Natalya or just to get out of the house as she recovers from injuries incurred during that historic reign.
[Mauro Ranallo] In fact, it was this exact event a year ago where Natalya fought April inside Hell in a Cell, what a difference a year makes, huh Corey?
[Corey Graves] There's no discrediting Natalya's rise, I just question whether she's truly ready for this challenge ahead. It's one thing to win it, it's an entirely different thing to defend it.
Having reached the bottom of the ramp, Natalya lowers her title, and stares at The Women's Championship that for 8 years eluded her. It's now hers though, it says her name, it's what she's carried on her shoulder or around her waist every night proudly since her emergence as champion.
It's almost time to hand it over to the referee, to enter the chamber and face her fate...but she takes a few seconds to remember what this feels like. To remember what she's fighting for, to let this feeling fuel her to survive this dungeon just as she survived The Hart Family Dungeon. She takes a step forward, her eyes gazing up at the monstrous cage in front of her. You can see her noticeably gulp as she tries to find the strength to walk in. But as she stands there, perhaps overwhelmed, maybe not as ready as she thought, she hears someone yell out to her. "NATTIE! YOU CAN DO THIS!" her head turns to her left, and there at the edge of the barricade is April, running away from her seat to show support to the woman she always believed was the best in it. Natalya rushes over and quickly hugs her, happy to see her rival turned friend in attendance tonight.
[Mauro Ranallo] These two have a lot of history between them, but that is what has led to an unexpected friendship. They went to war, it was explosive, but I think it's almost a fact to say that it's what made Natalya bridge the gap from "failure" to success.
[Corey Graves] Absolutely, having a Champion like April pushed every woman in the division to be better that much is true.
[Mauro Ranallo] But perhaps none were pushed to that point more than Natalya.
[Corey Graves] It's just a shame April's going to be disappointed by Natalya again, give her all the hugs you want, send her support, chant her name...it's not going to impact what happens in that chamber. Natalya has to do this on her own if she even can.
The two pull away, and Natalya thanks April, taking the next moment to show her The Women's Title that is now hers since the last time April saw her. April looks at the title then at the chamber currently housing Asuka, Bayley, Nia, and Sasha then says "I believe in you, Nattie. Go be the champion I always knew you could be." Natalya nods, getting herself together, shaking off the nerves, and turning back to the open chamber. She gives her title a quick kiss, knowing there's a real possibility this could be the last chance she gets to, then hands it over to the official outside the chamber and sets foot inside.
[Mauro Ranallo] That's what it's all about folks, The Women's Championship...and we're set for quite the encounter here in just a bit.
[Corey Graves] Six of the division's best, locked in a chamber, where one by one they will be eliminated until only one remains.
As Natalya walks into the chamber, she looks at her fellow competitors locked in their four pods. She's got quite the bit of history with Sasha, Bayley's her friend, Nia's the woman that utterly demolished her after their match 3 weeks ago, and Asuka's the woman that's been virtually unstoppable. This is a tall order for Natalya to try and fill as Champion, but as she backs up into the corner, and begins to stretch...we know she's ready, as ready as she'll ever be. As she awaits the final participant to make her entrance, Natalya looks to the ringside area, and sees Carmella...knowing that if by some miracle she does survive this match, she may have another challenge to survive immediately after.
The crowd get off their feet for the final competitor. Liv skips out on stage, brandishing her new shirt which reads 'Liv on and Survive!'
[Corey Graves] And if you want to see who has the least chance to win the chamber here she is!
Liv waves to the crowd before coming back to the middle of the ramp and taking in the structure in front of her
[Mauro Ranallo] I don't see how you could say that. The chamber is a match no one can predict and Liv has proved to be very talented
[Corey Graves] Correction Mauro, the chamber is one of the most sadistic match we've ever seen. This is not a match for Liv. I just don't think she has what it takes to survive. I mean, just look at the fear in her eyes
Sure enough Liv stands before the steps of the chamber with a far away look in her eyes. Slowly she steps into the chamber. The final competitor or victim depending how you look at it. The gate shuts with a loud clank behind her sealing not just her fate but the fate of everyone else to. Liv approaches Bayley's pod and give a nod of acknowledgement which Bayley gives back. Next she goes to Asuka who gives her a frightening smile. Liv makes a mental note to stay away from Asuka. The next, her rival, Nia. Liv actually gets close to the pod and breaths on it to fog it up. Nia almost growls at her as Liv writes 'Liv' with hearts around it. Nia bangs on the glass and Liv walks off grinning. Finally Liv simply sticks her tongue out at Sasha as she passes who rolls her eyes
Liv stands across from Natalya. One of her biggest inspirations to start wrestling as well as a mentor. But tonight, the only thing that matters is that she's the Women's Champion. And Liv wants that title. Liv extends her hand towards Natalya who in turn shakes it
[Mauro Ranallo] We're about to get this match underway, any final predictions Corey?
[Corey Graves] AND NEW XWL WOMEN'S CHAMPION!
[Mauro Ranallo] Who?
[Corey Graves] You'll see.
As the bell sounds signaling the start of this match, all eyes are on Liv Morgan and Natalya as they stare off with one another. An audible "Let's go Nattie! Let's go Liv!" chant breaks out in support of both Women. They turn to different sides of the audience acknowledging that support, then their eyes direct back to each other as they slowly circle the ring, sizing each other up. Starting off a match like this is never a sign of good things to come and they both know that they want to conserve energy, to pace themselves so that they're capable of going the distance and surviving until the very end. So as they finally tie up this first bit of action is merely to test the waters. Natalya's the more powerful of the two, as well as arguably more technically sound given her much wider range of experience so she quickly takes control. Wrestling her way into a rear waist lock around Liv, but Liv's no slouch herself she spent quite a bit of time in The XWL performance center, where Natalya was one of the women that came down every week to train with her as well as others. So as she finds herself trapped in a lock from behind, she knows how to shift this in her favor, uses her free arm to ram it back into Natalya's jaw, landing a couple stiff shots which through reflex reaction alone causes the waist lock to loosen just enough for Liv to break free and pull Natalya into a side headlock.
[Mauro Ranallo] This is shades of their days spent in XWL's breaking grounds for upcoming talent. We, of course, know Natalya very often went down and trained with the likes of Liv Morgan, and you have to know this was part of their regimen. But I bet they never expected their practice to lead to a match of this magnitude.
[Corey Graves] Definitely not, Liv spent a long time there, longer than most, it was a question of if she'd ever be called up really. The fact she's now in an Elimination Chamber Match, going toe to toe with The Women's Champion is a true testament of how far she's come.
Liv cranks on the pressure, trying to seize this moment and subdue Natalya, but the 3rd Generation Superstar is far too seasoned to remain trapped for long. She pushes herself as well as Liv forward into the ropes, and despite Liv trying to hang on to keep her headlock intact, Natalya shoves her off then applies a headlock of her own. Asuka, Nia, Sasha, and Bayley all watch from the safety of their pods as a chain wrestling classic happens before their very eyes, each having different reactions to this display of wrestling in a match such as this. Liv starts to push her foot down on the back of Natalya's leg, trying to lessen her posture, her strength in her stance. As Natalya's lowered from her tall position, Liv takes this moment to take that one step further by swinging her leg back then striking Natalya in the back of her calf, tripping her up enough to quickly roll her up!
[Corey Graves] The first pinfall of the match could you imagine if Natalya's eliminated first by the woman she's had a hand in training to this point?
But before the referee can even get a count in, Natalya's gotten her shoulder up, not falling victim to a pin so quickly. Liv tries to keep the momentum in her favor running toward the ropes to gain momentum for a clothesline, but as Natalya rises up, she drops down to the mat ducking it. Liv's momentum carries her to the other end of the ring, bouncing off those ropes, coming back around for another shot, but this time Natalya catches her for a hip toss, except Liv almost as if this too was a callback to their days of the past in the performance center, maneuvers herself in just the right way to allow Natalya to help her flip over her, but not fall to the mat, and instead land perfectly on her feet. Natalya tries to swing immediately for a clothesline of her own hoping to catch Morgan off balance, but the spunky Superstar avoids it, bridging back into a matrix-like dodge.
[Mauro Ranallo] Shades of Trish Stratus right there.
[Corey Graves] Liv's proven herself to be a well-rounded competitor despite her lack of experience compared to the others.
Natalya thrown off by Liv's unconventional dodge attempts to not find herself in a vulnerable position by trying to spin back around to go on the offensive. But immediately as she turns, Liv kicks her legs up, now in a handstand, and wraps both legs around Natalya with a headscissor, then pushes off with her hands, and starts to spin The Champion around with a whirlybird head scissor. Effectively taking Natalya down to the mat, gaining control of this match for the moment with her impressive quickness.
[Mauro Ranallo] Liv Morgan did not come to simply take part in this match, she came to win, and she's holding her own.
[Corey Graves] Natalya looks to be off her game, a very bad sign of her future in this match.
[Mauro Ranallo] I wouldn't say she's off her game, I would say that the nerves of this match, as well as the fact it's so easy to feel like she knows Liv because she trained with her, and not realizing she's grown tremendously since are affecting her ability to keep control.
Natalya stumbles to her feet, taking refuge in the corner, we see Sasha in the pod behind her, quite pleased at seeing Natalya struggle so early into the match. Liv runs right at Natalya, leaping off for a monkey flip, but as her feet land in the uncertain safety of Natalya's hands, The Anvieltte quickly shifts their positions, seating Liv onto the top rope, then tries to set her up for perhaps a superplex of sorts, going big early to change the landscape of this match currently. But before she can pull herself up to the first rope, let alone the second, Liv starts kicking her way fighting every step of the way until she knocks her off the bottom rope. Liv then starts to wrap her legs around Natalya, perhaps looking for a Mickie James inspired hurricanrana takedown from the corner, but as she pushes off....she quickly panics as Natalya doesn't go crashing to the mat. Instead, Natalya's steadily standing, Liv hanging from her shoulders helpless as Natalya locks her attempt. The Women's Champion then using her technical prowess lifts Liv back up into the powerbomb position, swinging her back toward the corner, seating her onto the top rope as she originally was, then not allowing any margin for error, immediately follows up with a snap suplex that drives Liv from the top rope to the mat.
[Mauro Ranallo] Not quite a superplex, but nearly as painful.
[Corey Graves] That's part of Natalya's training in the Hart Family Dungeon. She was taught virtually to have a counter to any move and adapt to whatever situation you might find yourself in. If a Superplex is too risky, if someone's already thwarted your attempt, don't waste time climbing the ropes, just suplex them right there.
Natalya rolls over into a cover, Liv's future in this match now in jeopardy, she was the first entrant, will she be the first to exit it just as we're about to see the third enter this match?
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T- NO! Liv gets her shoulder up just before the referee can count two.
The timer on the bottom right corner of the screen starts to flash, symbolizing Bayley's entry is just seconds away, but Natalya isn't focused on the sudden light changes, she's focused on the woman currently in there with her right now, Liv Morgan. She pulls her off the mat, hooking her for perhaps another suplex, this one less painful than the last for obvious reasons, but perhaps still a good way to follow up by doubling up on suplexes. However, Liv as she's lifted up, wiggles her way out of Natalya's grasp, landing behind her and does what comes instantly into her mind, she leaps up, driving both knees into the back of Natalya with a backstabber, and the two fall to the mat, as the buzzer goes off, and Bayley is released from her pod.
[Mauro Ranallo] A brutal backstabber, which now has given Bayley the perfect situation to enter in, both Women are down, she's got control without lifting a finger.
[Corey Graves] And since she's the only Woman in this match that's previously competed, and won an Elimination Chamber Match, this could be a critical moment for her.
As Bayley looks around, seeing Liv and Natalya on the mat, she tries to figure out what her best course of action is. It feels like only yesterday she was in this Chamber, and that is perhaps why what she does next is puzzling, but also something we should have expected. She turns away from her two opponents, then looks at The Chamber walls made up of painful steel. Her hands grip the metal, placing her foot through one of the holes, she's trying to climb the wall, but why and for what?
[Corey Graves] What the hell is she doing? She's the only one that's experienced this before, doesn't she remember you don't win it by climbing out? There's a roof above them, has she lost her mind?
[Mauro Ranallo] Perhaps she's got something in mind that if successful, could lead to the first elimination of this match? People doubted Bayley when she stepped into this chamber 4 years ago, and she emerged The New Champion...it'd be wise of us if we didn't make the same mistake.
With the audience's cheers growing louder and louder as Bayley ascends The Chamber wall, everyone else in their pods looks on as the "innocent" Bayley fearlessly climbs to new heights, and once she's there she looks to the top of the pod she was just locked in. Cheers get even louder as people realize what she's got in mind, she's not going to waste any time in going big, because she wants to go home with that title, and what she has in mind could very well be the reason she does. Slowly she starts to move along the chain wall, carefully traveling toward her now empty pod, as Natalya and Liv unsuspectingly start to pull themselves up using each other.
[Corey Graves] IS BAYLEY GOING TO DO WHAT I THINK SHE IS?
[Mauro Ranallo] She may have seen a bit of bad luck since returning, but she's gotten her groove back, and THIS Bayley might very well be the first woman to win 2 chamber matches.
[Corey Graves] This is insane, this could go horribly wrong!
Bayley, at last, crawls her way to the top of the pod, and there she stands to try to maintain her balance, as she stalks The Champion and one of the other challengers. Fans are on their feet, not expecting the action to get this exciting so quickly. But Bayley's not wasting a second, as Liv and Natalya stumble to their feet, they hear the roar of the crowd, confused by what's happened since they went down. They turn and see nothing, but an empty pod. Their eyes then look at the ceiling, where they now helplessly see Bayley leap off the top of the pod and come crashing down onto both of them with a cross body!
[Mauro Ranallo] Mama Mia! Bayley just dived off the pod and took down 2 of the women in this match, she might be able to cover one of them and end their chances already!
[Corey Graves] I can't believe what I just saw, Bayley's the last person I expected to dive off that pod, well maybe Nia...then her, but what the hell is going on?
[Mauro Ranallo] I'd say The Elimination Chamber pushes its competitors housed within to be at their best, and Bayley's proof of that right now.
Right away a very audible, and growing louder by the second "HOLY SHIT!" chant breaks out as the audience is rowdy with excitement. Bayley immediately jumps to her feet, feeling the electricity, and continues her desire to waste no time by turning away from the fallen Liv, and focusing on Natalya who lies at her feet. Bayley has great respect for Natalya, they are friends, but tonight isn't about friendship, it's about The Women's Championship. So with that in mind, she brings both arms out wide and starts to stalk her for the exclamation point on her insane first minute in this match. The Hug loving former Champion in her own right watches as Natalya starts to push herself up, and once Natalya's up, and she turns...Bayley latches onto her, wrapping both arms around her, then drops her back down with The Bayley to Belly!
[Mauro Ranallo] Bayley to Belly to The Women's Champion!
[Corey Graves] Bayley eliminated Madison Eagles who was Champion heading into her last Chamber endeavor, is she about to be the reason another new champion is crowned?
Bayley quickly hooks the leg as the audience is almost in shock over how fast the tide of this match has turned, Natalya's reign is in jeopardy, is this over for The Anvilette already?
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2......
NO! Natalya kicks out with lightning speed as the referee's hand came down a second time, much to Bayley's frustration.
[Mauro Ranallo] That was close.
[Corey Graves] And it's only going to get closer as this match goes on.
Bayley sits up on her knees, disappointed that she couldn't keep Natalya down, but she knows a match like this you can't take time to wallow in frustration, the match can shift in and out of your favor as quickly as a blink of an eye, and she reminds that very fast as she turns to see Liv Morgan standing afar from her. The two lock gazes, Natalya rolls under the bottom rope, out of the ring to recover, leaving sole focus on these two. Both are liked by the fans, both are spunky in their own ways, and both are underdogs that fight every day to be at the top. Liv makes the first move, grabbing Bayley's arm in an attempt to whip her toward the ropes, but Bayley holds her ground, instead sending Liv with an Irish whip at the ropes. As Liv comes back around Bayley attempts to scoop her up for the Bayley plex, but Liv surprisingly catches her off guard, leaping up and grabbing a hold of Bayley with a guillotine choke of sorts, that she follows up by wrapping both legs around Bayley's waist, and flipping her down to the mat, dead center of the ring, not that rope break would break this hold, but it certainly makes Bayley's chances of escaping this sudden submission greatly decrease.
[Mauro Ranallo] A beautiful submission from Liv.
[Corey Graves] Bayley was not expecting that.
With Liv applying the pressure, trying to make Bayley submit, recognizing her as the threat she is for having the experience she lacks, she wants to ensure she's out first so it increases her chances of winning. But as this is going on the lights again begin to dim and flicker around, as it's time for the next entrant in this match, entry number 4, and we all know who that is. Asuka paces around in her pod, waiting for it to open, and the second it is, she comes out like a bat out of hell, and unfortunately for Natalya, she's right in her path. She barrels at Natalya with a running hip attack that sends her stumbling to the floor, then begins to yell out in Japanese which we can only assume is ordering Natalya back up. Natalya stumbles toward the chamber wall and again finds herself in an unfortunate situation as Asuka rushes back at her, connecting with another hip attack that drives Natalya right into the wall, feeling every bit of the unforgiving steel.
[Mauro Ranallo] The Empress of Tomorrow has gone from undefeated, to targeted by Alexa Bliss, to beaten for the first time by Bliss' friend Nia Jax. She is perhaps more fired up than ever, the loss has only fueled her to be even more vicious and unrelenting.
[Corey Graves] Let's not forget in Asuka's challenge versus the world, Natalya accepted and had Ruby Riot not interfered, it looked like The Anvilette was dangerously close to besting Asuka. So if The Empress wants to forge a new tomorrow, she knows exactly who she has to focus her assault on.
Despite Natalya being driven into the steel wall, she somehow remains on her feet, and this only makes Asuka's blood lust grow. She starts to unload strike after strike, a back fist, a kick to the midsection, a couple of elbows right to Natalya's jaw, followed by another back fist, and the strikes are coming so fast that Natalya's completely helpless to avoid them. It's a very bad predicament for The Women's Champion to find herself in, and it gets worse as she stands on spaghetti legs, and is immediately dropped by a roundhouse that rocks her with such force her face smacks off the chamber wall before she falls in a heap at Asuka's feet.
[Corey Graves] Good god, Asuka's strikes are merciless.
[Mauro Ranallo] It's not been a good couple minutes for The Women's Champion, and that feeling might now be shifted to Liv Morgan and Bayley as Asuka appears to have her sights on them next.
Bayley's fighting, trying to break out of this submission and while it's not a clean break, she manages to push her feet off the mat, and roll Liv over her, bringing Morgan's shoulders to the ground with a northern lights suplex bridge of sorts. But before the referee can count Liv breaks the hold. As Liv and Bayley get up, suddenly they collide into one another as Asuka unbeknownst to us or them had ascended the top rope and leaped off with a missile dropkick. The Empress takes this time to savor her unmatched dominance thus far, looking at the two Women that remain in their pods currently, Sasha Banks...and Nia Jax, the two women responsible for her first loss. She mocks them, motioning for them to bring it.
[Corey Graves] Asuka never lacking in arrogance or aggression.
[Mauro Ranallo] She knows she's good, and the fact she's single-handedly brought the other 3 combatants currently in this match down, is further proof of that.
[Corey Graves] Natalya's reeling from that assault of strikes, Liv and Bayley looked like they bumped heads as Asuka drop kicked them into each other, she's certainly making a target of herself, as well as setting herself up as the one to beat.
[Mauro Ranallo] I think it's safe to say all 6 are targets in their own right, but one thing about dominating a match is if for one second you slip up, that dominance can easily be used against you.
Bayley starts to rise up onto her knees, and this draws the attention of Asuka who starts to watch her very closely. She moves her arms around in the air, waiting for the right moment...then just before Bayley would start to push herself up, Asuka lands a buzzsaw like kick to the chest, followed by another that sends Bayley falling back, but ricochetting back up, only to be met by another kick. These kicks are very stiff, but despite that Bayley keeps rising back up, not falling so easily. Asuka grins at this recognizing Bayley's strength, then after delivering another kick to the chest, she leans back, spreading her legs apart, then screams out in her native tongue as she brings her leg up for a vicious roundhouse, but BAYLEY DUCKS! As Asuka spins around, she's thrown off her game for a second and Bayley capitalizes, pushing up to her feet and immediately flipping Asuka up overheard, and down to the mat with The Bayleyplex!
[Corey Graves] If Bayley didn't duck that kick this would have been all she wrote for The Leader of Hug Life.
[Mauro Ranallo] Narrowly avoiding her head being kicked off, and bringing Asuka down to the mat. Bayley again impressing us here tonight.
Asuka, of course, doesn't stay down long, she's back up in a matter of no time and lunges at Bayley who sidesteps her, and Asuka's high-speed dash sends her right into Liv Morgan who had just kipped up to her feet and suddenly catches Asuka with a modified codebreaker! Once again The Empress falls to the mat, this time, however, she doesn't immediately get back up. Natalya's recovered from the onslaught of Asuka enough to get back into the ring, and all 3 Women stare at one another but their stare down is interrupted by the sudden change in lighting.
[Corey Graves] This is about to be a massacre...
[Mauro Ranallo] The dim lights and the spotlight cascading over the remaining pods can only mean one thing...it's time for the next entrant to make their way into the fray, and this fifth participant is not like the others.
[Corey Graves] This is my pick to win it all, The Irresistible Force Nia Jax.
[Mauro Ranallo] With her unmatched power, and deceptive quickness, you have a strong pick that's for certain.
Focus shifts to Nia inside her pod, her fist pressed into her open palm as she smiles at Natalya, Liv, and Bayley knowing she's about to get her hands on all 3 of them. With a huge threat like Nia about to enter, these three have a decision to make. Do they try to form a temporary partnership to combat Nia's clear advantage over them? You can see each nodding to the other, no words are needed, they know if any of them hope to win, they have to work together in this moment and stop Nia from any sort of domination. Liv knows that domination too well, Nia made her debut at her expense, and despite this...she's not running away. She's ready to face her problem for months, head on. With the buzzer going off, the referee's start to open Nia's pod, but she quickly flings it open herself, and marches out of the pod, facing her 3 opponents as they stand in the ring.
[Corey Graves] The look in Nia's eyes right now, if looks could kill, Natalya, Liv, and Bayley would be flat on their backs.
[Mauro Ranallo] 3 against 1 is never ideal, but when you're Nia Jax...you may be outnumbered, but you're never outpowered.
Nia, at last, starts to enter the ring but she's immediately met by a triple dropkick from Liv, Natalya, and Bayley...except, it does nothing. She doesn't stumble, she doesn't fall back out of the ring, she just stands there as if it didn't do any sort of damage to her as if she barely even felt it. The three look up astonished by this, astonishment that completely freezes them long enough for Nia to fully enter and pick her first target. She opts to barrel at Natalya first, charging straight through her with a full body attack. Then as Bayley tries to swing at her, Nia easily ducks it, then grabs her by her ponytail, and easily flings her all the way across the ring!
[Corey Graves] It was only a matter of time before that ponytail was Bayley's undoing. I'm surprised Nia didn't rip it out there.
[Mauro Ranallo] We've said it before, Nia Jax is unlike anyone that's ever set foot in this division, just a monster of a woman.
[Corey Graves] And her friendship with Alexa Bliss has taken that power and strengthened it with newfound confidence.
[Mauro Ranallo] We can't forget Nia Jax is the one that pinned Asuka for the first time and squashed Liv Morgan the week after her debut.
Liv stands there, trying to not be thrown off by Nia's immediate wreckage of the other two Women. She's faced Nia's force, she knows how easily she can take you down, but she's not going to let that happen, not again. Nia may be big, but that doesn't mean she can't be taken down. Liv lets out a frenzied scream then rushes right at Nia and begins to unload shot after shot, landing closed fists, elbows, anything she can do, but much like the story with that triple dropkick...it's leaving Nia virtually unscathed. Liv's in disbelief, she lands one more shot then rushes over to the corner, hopping onto the top rope as quickly as possible, then leaps at Nia who just stood there. Nia without much effort catches Liv out of midair, then starts to swing her upward for the Samoan drop that's spelled the end in the past...but then suddenly Natalya along with Bayley rush back in at Nia and begins to try and dogpile her.
[Mauro Ranallo] That could have been catastrophic for Liv.
[Corey Graves] But now like Alexa said, everyone's ganging up on Nia unfairly. This is supposed to be every woman for herself!
[Mauro Ranallo] That may be true but when one woman is easily dispatching everyone's singular efforts you've gotta join forces to combat her force.
Soon even Asuka joins the pile up on Nia, and she starts to be overtaken. Natalya, Liv, Bayley, Asuka all unload on Nia, piled on top of her to the point she's barely visible. Fans are cheering happy to see their favorites able to overcome Nia together, but just as it seems like Nia's helpless, suddenly we hear her scream out like a banshee and Asuka, Liv, Bayley, and Natalya all go flying in opposite directions to the disbelief of everyone watching, stunned by her power!
[Mauro Ranallo] I don't believe it...
[Corey Graves] Nia Jax is not the bullying victim anymore, she is overcoming those bullies and empowering herself thanks to Alexa Bliss's friendship!
[Mauro Ranallo] She just completely launched 4 Women across the ring, Nia Jax is inhuman.
[Corey Graves] I think it's safe to say Sasha Banks is happy she's safely locked in her pod, away from the wrath of The Irresistible Force.
Natalya finds refuge in the upper left corner, Asuka's crawled over to the upper right corner, Liv's resting against the bottom left, while Bayley's trying to recover in the bottom right. Nia's in the center of the ring eyeing the 4 Women she just overpowered and deciding who will feel her fury first. We're not long off of Sasha joining this match, which is the woman that beat Nia in the Six Pack Challenge, a victory Nia no doubt wants to avenge. So if she deals with the other 4 now, Sasha will be "easy" prey once that pod opens up. She sees Natalya, the woman that delivered her first loss several weeks ago, and decides Nat will be her target. She comes charging right at Natalya for a splash in the corner, but Natalya leaps out of the way and Nia bounces off the corner, it shakes from the impact of a woman her size colliding into it. The Women's Champion then turns and tries to clothesline Nia over the ropes, but as she connects, Nia doesn't budge. She starts to back up to do it again, but before she can Asuka rushes out of her corner and pushes Nat into Nia, the two become slightly tangled in the ropes, perfectly positioned for what Asuka has in mind next. She sprints at Natalya and Nia then connects with a running hip attack with such force that the two women trapped in the ropes butt heads, and Nia finally tumbles to the outside, while Natalya slumps to the mat.
[Mauro Ranallo] Asuka, of course, was defeated by Nia Jax in The Six Pack Challenge, no doubt harboring a bit of anger towards the woman that comes from greatness.
[Corey Graves] Looks like Bayley and Liv are at it again as well.
Bayley seeing that Nia's currently out of the picture turns her sights to Liv and rushes forward for a corner shoulder block, then as she connects she flips back, then brings both hands in the air waving them around causing the audience to echo "Whooooooaaaaa." Then launches herself forward with a follow-up shoulder block, but Liv swiftly slips through the ropes, exiting the ring to avoid it, just as Nia Jax stomps back into the ring. Sasha's soon to be the final woman to enter this match, and with everything that's transpired thus far, we'll soon see if being the freshest, will be an advantage that might win Sasha this match.
[Mauro Ranallo] Uh-oh Nia's back in.
[Corey Graves] Just as everyone thought it was safe to focus on their other competitors, The Irresistible Force is back into the fray.
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So we broke the word limit, so we present to you. The Women's Championship Elimination Chamber. PT 2. Look above for PT 1.
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It's a really good match though
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[Mauro Ranallo] SHE'S DONE IT!
[Corey Graves] I DON'T BELIEVE IT!
[Mauro Ranallo] Don't let your dreams only be dreams, Corey! Natalya Neidhart has made the "impossible" possible, AGAIN!
[Corey Graves] She just survived The Elimination Chamber...outlasted Asuka, Nia Jax, Sasha Banks, Bayley, and Liv Morgan to RETAIN her title!
The audience is overjoyed and screaming at the top of their lungs in excitement as Natalya sits on her knees, nearly as emotional as when she won the title back at Emergence last month. She walked into this Chamber as Women's Champion, and now despite the odds being far from in her favor, she will be leaving as Women's Champion.
[Corey Graves] Natalya just had the performance of her career.
[Mauro Ranallo] She spoke very candidly over the years that her failures did not define her, that they were lessons that made her better, and at long last, those failures do NOT define her, her success in spite of them, does.
[Corey Graves] I just can't believe it...we knew we've been witnessing a new Natalya ever since 2018 began, but this is proof that she's not a failure, she's our Women's Champion, and...I may have previously said some disparaging remarks about her bringing shame to the Hart Dynasty, which to my defense a lot of people did...but I'm man enough to admit when I'm wrong, and honestly there's nothing I can say except that I was wrong. We all were, we said she was a fool to believe she'd ever reach the top, let alone stay there, and she just did something that correct me if I'm wrong Mauro, no champion up to this point has ever done.
[Mauro Ranallo] I think you might be right, Corey...no Champion has ever entered The Elimination Chamber and successfully defended it. Natalya has just done that.
[Corey Graves] I just...I suddenly feel bad for ever doubting her...yeah, it took a while...2,945 days as we've previously stated...but Natalya is on top of the division, and she just overcame a match that male or female, no champion has done before in XWL.
The Chamber door is opened, and Liv's helped out, disappointed that she came so close, but likely a small part of her is at least happy that unlike Money in The Bank, it wasn't because of someone costing her the match. She simply was bested, and if Natalya didn't give up after defeat after defeat, we doubt she will either. Natalya remains on her knees, still in shock over what she's done. Sure she believed in herself, but she knew the facts, she knew it was possible she wouldn't leave this match as Champion, but she's now doing that. She's helped up by the referee and brought to her feet, as she's presented what's still hers, The Women's Championship. She raises the title high in one hand, as the other is held by the official to a tremendously happy audience applauding what she's done.
[Mauro Ranallo] This match was very chaotic, and highly contested, naturally the other Women have nothing to be ashamed of for coming up short.
[Corey Graves] I think we were all stunned when Asuka was the first eliminated by Natalya.
[Mauro Ranallo] No one could believe it, Asuka's been unstoppable, and it truly showed Natalya was pushing herself beyond her usual limits to hold onto her title. Backflipping out of a German Suplex and inevitably deadlifting The Empress off the mat for a powerbomb to keep her down and send a message to the other contenders.
[Corey Graves] Then one shocking elimination was later followed by another as Bayley again, fearlessly leaped off the top of the pod onto a pile of Women, one of those Women being Nia Jax. Then followed up with a Bayley to Belly to Nia Jax, somehow wrapping her arms around The Irresistible Force enough to drop her down and secure that pinfall. A far cry from Bayley's performance as of late when it came to being able to pin anyone.
[Mauro Ranallo] Then in that same vein, Liv Morgan connecting with a codebreaker to The Boss out of nowhere. Which would prove entry order doesn't always matter as the first woman to enter, eliminated the last.
[Corey Graves] Which left in a completely unexpected turn of events, the first 3 Women, Liv, Natalya, and Bayley as the last competitors in this match.
[Mauro Ranallo] All 3 now had an elimination under their belt, and it was either Bayley's night to become the first female to win two Elimination Chamber Matches...or Liv Morgan the dark horse of this match proving why Layla brought her into this division by becoming Champion not even 6 months into her XWL career.
[Corey Graves] But that's not what happened, no Natalya managed to eliminate Bayley with her superior mat technical style, and there we were left with our final 2.
[Mauro Ranallo] The first 2 to enter, were now the final 2 of the match. Natalya had eliminated Asuka and Bayley, she just had one last obstacle in her way of retaining her title. And thanks to The Hart Attack 2.0...that is exactly what Natalya has done.
[Corey Graves] 3 eliminations under her belt, being responsible for eliminating the 2 that had eliminated the opponents she didn't, I struggle to find anything that says this wasn't a perfect victory on behalf of Natalya. And I'm utterly stunned by honestly what we witnessed here. I never expected Natalya to retain, I wager I'm not the only one either.
The camera cuts inside the chamber, showing Natalya with her title raised high as the referee continues to point at her and raise her other hand, signifying that she is the last woman standing, she has outlasted 5 other Women and is STILL your Women's Champion.
Defying the odds, the notion that her victory over Ruby Riot was in some way a "fluke" Natalya stands there bruised and battered, but not beaten.
[Mauro Ranallo] This is a sign of hope for The Intercontinental and World Heavyweight Champions that will be entering this structure later on to defend their titles. It CAN be done, the past said it wasn't, but a new story has been written, and the chamber is not the death of your title reign, in Natalya's case...it can be the true sign that your reign is legit in every sense of the word.
[Corey Graves] When you look at Natalya, the last 8 years of her career, it's easy to write her off, to say this was merely a case of getting lucky and her reign won't last, but tonight she has proven that yes it took her a while to get here, but she's not going anywhere.
[Mauro Ranallo] An incredible match, with an incredible outcome. AND STILL your Women's Champion, Natalya!
Natalya is shown with a huge smile on her face as she looks at her defended XWL Women's Championship. She turns, attempting to show the audience that she is still the queen of the women's division. The audience begins to go wild as something is happening behind Natalya.
[Mauro Ranallo] OH NO!
[Corey Graves] I FORGOT ABOUT HER, HOW DID I FORGET ABOUT HER, I TAKE EVERYTHING BACK, IT ENDS TONIGHT!
[Mauro Ranallo] CAN YOU BE ANYMORE TWO FACED?
[Corey Graves] PIPE DOWN CARMELLA RAN INTO THE CHAMBER, SHE'S CASHING IN! THIS IS NOT A DRILL, THE PRINCESS OF STATEN ISLAND IS CASHING IN MONEY IN THE BANK!!
Natalya starts to turn, hearing all the commotion, and as her eyes lay on what the cause of all of it is, she sees Miss Money in The Bank Carmella charging at her, case in both hands, ready to knock Natalya's head off and take away this "happy" ending. But she turns in just enough time to duck the case that was the demise of April's reign, making contact with her head. Carmella frantically screeches out "WHAT!!!! ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME?!!!!" certain that she was about drop Natalya and steal her title, but Natalya perhaps still in the heat of the moment in the mindset of survival avoided the demise Carmella had planned.
[Corey Graves] ARE WE SURE THIS IS NATALYA? WHO THE HELL IS THIS! DID APRIL POSSESS HER BODY? HOW DID SHE AVOID THAT?!
[Mauro Ranallo] You have to admit coming out before the match even began, and sitting ringside isn't exactly the best way to catch the champion off guard...
Carmella screams out throwing a tantrum as her case still remains held in both hands. Not happy, she turns back to try again, but as she spins around...Natalya not only ducks her second attempt, she catches Carmella off balance, tripping her up, and LOCKS IN THE SHARPSHOOTER!
[Mauro Ranallo] Carmella's locked in The Sharpshooter! I don't think she wants to cash in now.
[Corey Graves] Can we just address the fact that Natalya not only just successfully defended in Elimination Chamber BUT ALSO THWARTED A CASH IN ATTEMPT FROM CARMELLA? WHERE THE HELL HAS THIS BEEN THE LAST 8 YEARS!?
Carmella instantly slaps the mat, flailing, screeching in a high pitch squeal as she echoes "STOP I TAKE IT BACK, I TAKE IT BACK, LET ME GO, AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!" We cut a quick glimpse of April in the crowd, happy as can be, seeing her friend that she went to war with last year not only retain but avoid the fate she fell victim to on the first Anarchy of 2018. Back to the ring as the audience is cheering as loud as possible Carmella's banshee-like screams fill our ears for only a moment longer, before Natalya releases her hold, having sent her message to Miss Money in The Bank, loud and clear. She shoves Carmella's legs away from her, then picks up her title and runs over to the corner mounting the second rope as The Women's Title is raised above her head to another loud reception.
[Mauro Ranallo] Carmella just learned a lesson that most Money in The Bank holders have to learn sooner or later...know your target and make sure you don't miss or else that opportunity could blow up in your face.
[Corey Graves] I just have no words...I don't believe what I've seen here tonight. Natalya went from failure, a Woman that choked in every title situation she found herself in, to....to THIS!
Natalya descends from the corner, and finally exits the ring, stumbling over to the open door of The Elimination Chamber, the very doorway she entered when starting this match, where she entered with the title, she now smiles noticeably as she remembers the nerves the felt beforehand...and exits the chamber, with that same title. She takes a couple steps up the ramp, then turns around to face the camera, and raises The Women's title back up to more cheers.
Her eyes gaze up at it, it's what she fought for so long to have, it's everything she wanted...and it's STILL hers. She survived The Dungeon against 5 of the division's best, and a cash-in attempt. Not a bad night for The Queen of Harts. With it sinking in how incredible this night has been for her, her eyes soon meet the camera, as an accomplished smile makes its way onto her face.
[Mauro Ranallo] She fought 2,945 days to climb the mountain of The Women's Division, and tonight is proof that if anyone hopes to take that title from her? They're going to have to drag her back down that mountain, a feat that tonight ironically given the word that's been used to describe her prospective rise was impossible.
[Corey Graves] I mean there's nothing left I can say, Natalya may have emerged The Women's Champion at last at Emergence, but tonight she emerged a threat to anyone that hopes to win that title. If you want it, you've gotta go through her, and that'll be easier said than done.
[Mauro Ranallo] Can The Intercontinental Champion Chad Gable take inspiration from this victory and do the "impossible" as well when he starts of The Elimination Chamber for his title later on?
[Corey Graves] Let's not leave out The World Heavyweight Champion Sami Zayn who will defend in tonight's Main-Event. One Canadian got the job done, can he as well?
[Mauro Ranallo] One Chamber down, TWO to go, and after what we just witnessed, I'm on the edge of my seat as I count the minutes until the next one. Once again, congratulations Natalya!
We take one last look at Natalya as she stands now on the top of the stage, STILL The Women's Champion before we fade out to an advertisement featuring some of XWL's most notable Superstars over the years promoting the 10th Anniversary of Final Stand.
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Subject: Re: XWL Downpour: 4/30/2018 - 5/14/2018 Sun May 06, 2018 8:15 am
We return from commercial break and the camera is placed on the heel of what seems to be a female and the camera rises across her petite figure. Once it positions, all you can see is her face. It’s a divine latina woman with her arms crossed and a displeased look across her face.
She takes a moment to herself and the crowd you can overhear shouting out “Who are ya?” a few times. She doesn’t take kindly to this disrespect and points her finger.
[???] Who am I? The real question is, who are any of you? You claim to know real talent, but when real talent comes along, you ignore it. You pander to the good guys, and you claim to know the difference between good and bad. You should take a second and look at the new face of this brand. It’ll only take a second, and your eyes won’t deceive you.
Pushing her hair to the side over her shoulder, and her eyes go upwards to the person besides her just outside of cameras view.
[???] My name is Zelina Vega. I want you to remember my name because it won't be forgotten. I'm the brains, beauty, and the braun. You don't need to look any further to see what a real woman is supposed to look like. I'm not only a voice, i'm a visionary. I see this place becoming much better, much greater, grander. This is the long awaited change this place desperately needed, ME. I didn't come alone, oh no.
She proceeds to put her arm on the unknown man’s defined shoulder who’s wearing a dark blue blazer and taps her nails on his chest. He takes a few steps over and you can see him staring down at the ground.
"THE TEMPER TEMPTRESS" [Zelina Vega] And this is the man who will define what it means to be tranquil yet passionate in all areas of life! Who will dip his fist in gold, for his country and showcase the very best that Mexico has to offer.
The man starts rubbing his palms together and she speaks his name finally.
"THE TEMPER TEMPTRESS" [Zelina Vega] Ladies and gentlemen, I proudly present to you.. Andrade CIEN Almas.
“THE 100” [Andrade “Cien” Almas] Los ídolos falsos serán puestos a descansar, el estado mental relajado es todo lo que prevalecerá. Tengo 100 y eso significa que soy 10 veces mejor que tú. The Idol, un verdadero modelo a seguir ... Puedes admirarlo. Un verdadero luchador de luchador. Tranquilo, quédate con clase, amigos míos.
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The false idols will be put to rest, the relaxed state of mind is all that will prevail. I’m 100 and that means i’m 10 times better than you. The Idol, a true role model.. You can look up to. A real wrestler’s wrestler. Tranquilo is a way of life, stay classy my friends.
They look at each other and gaze into the beauty they both behold.
"THE TEMPER TEMPTRESS" [Zelina Vega] From A to Z, Almas to Zelina.. We are here to take your pride and make you swallow it, whole. Our grand debut will be on the next episode of Anarchy, and we'll prove the hype.. is real.
Andrade stands tall and fixes the collar on his suit jacket, before having it taken off by Zelina who rests it over his forearm. They pose with a smile on their face making their intentions known to the XWL universe as a tribute video of his in-ring ability is played during the fade.
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Subject: Re: XWL Downpour: 4/30/2018 - 5/14/2018 Mon May 07, 2018 2:11 am
The crowd is on fire after watching that hell of a match when suddenly....
The fans erupt in joyful bliss as the Irish Lasskicker's music fills the arena!
[Mauro] Hey! It's Becky!
[Graves] She lost her debut, what the hell is she doing here?
Becky runs out onto the stage filling with smoke in full gear, wearing her signature goggles and long punk coat, rocking that Steam Punk look. Becky does her hair flip and pulls back her goggles as the fog rises all around, she throws her hands in the air to the delight of all her adoring fans. She struts down the ramp to the cheers of her adoring fans and grabs a mic on her way into the ring. The fans are cheering and signing her theme so loudly you don't even notice her music has shut off until they die down.
[Becky Lynch] WOW! You guys are electric tonight eh?
Fans cheer louder now as a smile crosses Becky's face.
[Becky Lynch] I don't blam ya! We just witnessed one hell-uv-a match! Six women just laid their careers on the line to entertain everyone here tonight and I will say, they put on a great show! I personally want to congradulate one of my good friends Natalya who-
Becky is interrupted by Natalya chants that fill the arena, she nods a long to the chants.
[Becky Lynch] Man you guys are on fire tonight! My only regret is that I wasn't able to compete in that amazin' match! Which brings me to why I'm here, after my fight with Charlotte I realized somethin'. XdoubleyaL is the place to be!
The fans cheer at the possibility of Becky staying here in XWL
[Becky Lynch] After facin' my friend I decided this is where I NEED to be! Last time I was here I faced Sasha Banks in the match of my career. I desperately wanted to feel that again, the rush that you fans give performers like us! So that's why I've decided to officially rejoin the XdoubleyaL's WOMENS DIVISION!
The crowd pops loudly as Becky nods
[Becky Lynch] It all starts tomorrow night on Anarchy, where I want to settle things with my old friend Sasha Banks, you got the better of me at Final Stand. I want a rematch one on one tomorrow night! If you're woman enough that is!
Becky tosses the mic over her shoulder to the sound of the cheers of her fans excited for the match that may happen. Will Sasha accept? If she does will it end up the same as the last time they fought? Downpour fades to commercial as Becky walks into the back.
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A video from earlier in the day begins to play. The sun is still out and many of the superstars and crew members are arriving at the arena with a big night ahead of them all. Three Elimination Chamber matches are booked for tonight which means most of the wrestlers penciled to work tonight will be stepping inside the hellacious structure with championship gold on the line. The cameras focus on one vehicle as it pulls into one of the many parking spots. As the door opens and a person steps out, we see the Alpha himself, Chris Jericho. Jericho grabs his belongings and begins to make his way towards the entrance of the arena. Crowds gathered to the left and to the right of the entrance for the superstars and they try to get Jericho's attention. Normally they would boo him but these are the fans desperate for any pictures or autographs that they can get. The Alpha laughs and shakes his head at their desperation as he enters the arena with only one thing on his mind going into tonight's show: the Intercontinental Championship. He's stopped though as the cameraman and a voice coming from behind what we can see catch Jericho's attention.
INTERVIEWER Chris! Excuse me! Can you talk to us for a second?
CHRIS JERICHO Go ahead. Amuse me. I'm sure you've got some amazing questions lined up.
Chris Jericho laughs and the sarcasm in his voice is obvious.
INTERVIEWER The Elimination Chamber. We want to talk about that, obviously.
CHRIS JERICHO I don't know what you expect me to say that'll be different from the other times I have stepped inside the chamber. Am I confident? Of course. In fact, I feel more confident than before since I won the World Heavyweight Championship the last time I stepped inside of the structure. Am I nervous? Without a doubt. You're locked inside of this hellacious structure with five other men where anything can happen at any moment. I'm not going to stand here and lie to you and pretend like this match isn't career changing and capable of hurting you in a moments notice. I am an idiot like a lot of the juniors who enter this company with their heads up their own ass. You cannot take this match lightly because it will take its toll on you with little to no remorse. You can't enter the chamber without a game plan in mind because you will lose.
Jericho pauses and he flashes a smirk at the corner of his mouth. Whatever thought that just crossed his mind brought out that reaction from him. The Alpha shared the thought as he continued speaking.
CHRIS JERICHO You can ask AJ Styles how that feels because I was the one who pinned him and eliminated him.
CHRIS JERICHO Alpha strikes again and spoiler alert! The very same thing is going to happen tonight when I get my hands on AJ Styles and I eliminate him on my path to capturing the Intercontinental Championship. Do you want to think Natalya had it bad, huh? Two-thousand something days without a championship? It has been three-thousand four-hundred days since I last held that championship and this ends tonight. I expect the same celebration and praise that she is getting following my win. I demand the same celebration and praise. I want to walk into Anarchy and I want balloons and I want a party being thrown in my honor. I want the respect that I have earned and I want it from everyone. I want it from the fans. I want it from the crew members. I want it from AJ Styles. I want it from AJ Styles' kids. I want it from every last one of them.
INTERVIEWER What about the other four competitors in the match? You seem so focused on Styles and it seems like you've forgotten that there are others in the match besides him. Chad Gable, Chris Sabin, Cody and D'Angelo Dinero.
CHRIS JERICHO You think you're funny, huh? You think you're sooo funny. I haven't forgotten about them. I'll take care of them when the time comes but I am so focused on AJ Styles because he is who I am worried about the most. He is the man I am trying to beat some sense into. Chad Gable will get IT. Chris Sabin will get IT. D'Angelo Dinero will get IT. Cody Rhodes - because he has a last name and I'm not sure why he's suddenly decided to ignore it - will also get IT. But no one in this chamber is going to get IT more than AJ Styles. The Alpha will strike and the Phenomenal One will fall. I'm going to hurt him. I'm going to take the championship and I am going to fuck him up and I am going to make the doctors question if he will be able to make it to Final Stand.
The voice behind the camera tries to get another question is but Jericho begins to walk away. The camera watches him as he walks down the hall before turning the corner and leaving the frame of the video. We then fade away and head back into the arena.
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Subject: Re: XWL Downpour: 4/30/2018 - 5/14/2018 Tue May 08, 2018 11:17 am
The camera pans on a pair of taped up hands. What you can see of the hands that aren't taped up show bruised knuckles and cuts every which way. It's obvious that these hands have been through battles. The camera pans out to show a hood covering the face of the person. the figure pulls off his hood to reveal none other than Dean Ambrose
Dean Ambrose The elimination chamber. One of if not the most dangerous match in all of wrestling. A match where one mistake could cost you not just the win, but your career. You're probably expecting me to say that doesn't bother me. Being dropped on steel doesn't bother me. That having my flesh ripped apart by the walls doesn't bother me. That being thrown through the bullet proof glass doesn't bother me. And you'd be right. I'm from CZW after all. I was involved with matches there that were designed to end your career. And unlike most of the guys there when the smoke and dust settled I was still standing because if there is anything I've proven it's that I am truly indestructible! I can't be killed and I can't die no matter how many times you try to kill me I come back stronger every time!
What Dean says does have some merit to it. He lost to Seth at the last Final Stand and during the Slammy's Dean took back that win. When losing to Matt Sydal in the tag match Dean had his turn to win when he hit Sydal with a Hook & Ladder off the middle rope through a flaming table! Dean had made a reputation off redeeming himself. But in a match like Elimination Chamber
Dean Ambrose I'm not afraid of pain. I relish it. I thrive in it. I LOVE IT! No...no what I fear, is failure. All my life I've been called a failure and it's been true on some occasions. It was true at Emergence. I had it. I had that title in the palm of my hand and I was so close to bringing all that gold home with me. But I lost. And that loss haunts my dreams every night I close my eyes. I see it every time I blink and I feel it every I hear Sami Zayn open his stupid mouth and it makes me angrier than you could ever understand. Despite what anyone might think I am the workhorse of XWL. Nobody fights harder than me. No one works harder than me, I am the face of Anarchy and I won't stop until I am the face of this company! I am afraid of failure but I bring redemption. So when I step into the ring tonight I want everyone in that chamber to know I'm not just coming to fight the good fight. I'm not just coming to try my best and if I win I win and if I don't I don't...no
Dean Ambrose IM COMING FOR YOUR FUCKING HEADS! I'm coming to rip and claw! I'm coming to break and maim everyone in my path because that's the man I need to be to not just survive, but to win. I'm done joking and being laid back because that's not gonna get me what I want. My mom gave me more than just a pair of brass knuckles. She gave me a kill or be killed mentality. She gave me a survival kit. I don't know if heaven or any after life exist but if it does I hope she's watching over me tonight. I promise on my name, on my Bullet Club name, and on my mother that when that chamber is being pulled up Dean Ambrose will hold that title high because this Lunatic, this work horse, stands atop the mountain! I swear redemption tonight!
Dean's chest heaves as the passion and desperation comes pouring out of him. It's unclear if Dean is just confident or desperate but on thing can be said, for this Chamber match, he's all in
Dean closes his eyes, maybe reflecting on exactly what he's promised. On maybe coming to peace with the hell that awaits him in the chamber. Deans eyes upon once more as the camera zooms in to see the fire, confidence, and fear that's swims inside
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Subject: Re: XWL Downpour: 4/30/2018 - 5/14/2018 Tue May 08, 2018 11:54 am
We cut to ring side it see Renee Young stand across the barrier in front of none other than the former Champion Sister April. As the camera lines her up fans around the arena cheer while April herself gives a big smile and wave
Renee Young April, we're all shocked to see you here. You've been gone since February and we haven't received one single update from you. What's been going on exactly?
April pulls a piece of hair out of her face before looking back towards Renee Young and answering
April Rehabbing. I've been in the gym rehabbing my ass off to get back in that ring. For amazing matches like the one we saw earlier. An elimination chamber is the kind of match that I would love to be in. Money in the Bank is the kind of match I want to compete in. Anyone who has known me will know that I live to fight. It's what I love more than anything. These three months have been pure torture and I promised myself I wouldn't bring myself to any shows but I needed to be here tonight to show support to my best friend Natalya and I'm beyond happy to see her retain
Its almost surreal to see April talking like this considering how she was over a year ago. A year ago April did battle with Natalya in what was match of the year Hell in a Cell. She beat Natalya and in doing so forced her to join her Sisterhood. A year later the two are great friends. It's a sight to behold
Renn Young So does this mean that you are ready to return to in ring competition? Will we see a return of April?
April grins as the crowd loves the idea of the Queen of Darkness returning to the ring
April My lips are sealed Renee. I said it when I left over three months ago. When you see that lantern in the ring...you'll know that I have returned. When I do though...the whole division will be on notice. I promise you that
Renee Young Thank you April
April nods her head with a smile before taking her seat again as Downpour rolls on
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Subject: Re: XWL Downpour: 4/30/2018 - 5/14/2018 Thu May 10, 2018 1:19 am
The XWL cameras catch Cody in the locker room gearing up for his Elimination Chamber match tonight.
Camera Man Cody, tonight you enter as #6 in tonight’s chamber match for the Intercontinental Championship, how are you feeling going into tonight’s contest?
Cody Tonight is a special night, tonight I get a chance to win gold for XWL once again. My chances of winning are higher than normal just by entering 6th in tonight’s chamber. Tonight you will witness a new era as I win the Elimination Chamber and claim the XWL Intercontinental championship as mine.
Camera Man Thank you for your time Cody and good luck.
Cameras cut to the next contest.
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Subject: Re: XWL Downpour: 4/30/2018 - 5/14/2018 Thu May 10, 2018 11:55 am
The arena lights go bright and bold, immediately the theme song of The Bruiserweight Pete Dunne covers the entire arena. The titantron image is focused on by the cameras which reads in scribbled letters "The Bruiserweight" He bursts out from behind the curtains and onto the stage with his eyes lit up. Wearing an oversized vest that reads "Take No Prisoners, Leave The Evidence".
The crowd is somehow excited to see him and not. They don't like how he's been carrying himself as of late. Pete rushes down the ramp and doesn't do his signature pose.
Corey Graves He's making haste because he's spoiling for a fight, this is his redemption road and it starts with this open challenge here tonight.
Mauro Ranallo Don't forget, Corey that he is the one who personally requested this Open Challenge to prove that he hasn't fallen off. That he's still the most fear intent superstar on the XWL roster. He's red hot and ready and I wouldn't want to see him in a dark alley.
Corey Graves You wouldn't last two minutes in the ring with a stuffed teddy bear, Mauro.
Pete charging the ring still, slaps the steel steps and then goes straight up them and under the ropes. He walks around the ring like an un-caged beast, circling his potential prey at the top of the stage. His palms open and close as he's leaning over with baited breath.
The XWL cameras are focused on the Downpour stage as the lights go out and an unfamiliar theme begins to echo throughout the arena. The crowd stirs, wondering who it might be that is answering Pete Dunne’s Open Challenge. The lights return only to be dimmer compared to before as we see a man on his knees leaned smiling with his arms out to his side as we now know the mystery theme now belongs to none other than Roderick Strong. The crowd erupts inside the arena as Roderick Strong continues smiling soaking in the cheers of excitement.
Corey Graves OH MY YES!
Mauro Ranallo Mama Mia! The “Messiah of the Back Breaker” Roderick Strong has come to XWL to answer the open challenge Pete Dunne has laid out.
Corey Graves And I could not be more excited than what I am right now Mauro! I have followed this guy throughout his time in various independent promotions and boy are we in for a treat! I can’t wait!
Roderick Strong stands up from his kneeling position and begins walking down the ramp toward the ring. Once Strong reaches the bottom he stands there still smiling and soaking in the excitement spewing from the crowd.
Strong then slides into the ring underneath the bottom rope and runs to the corner where he then climbs onto the second turnbuckle unzips his jacket and places it hanging on the top turnbuckle.
Strong does a small jumps and does a 180 degree spin before landing on his feet for the ref to begin checking Strong and Dunne.
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The match ends and we see Roderick Strong and Pete Dunne rise to their feet when Renee Young enters frame left ready to conduct an interview.
Renee Young Roderick, tough break tonight as you surprised the XWL fans in attendance tonight by accepting Pete Dunne’s Open Challenge therefore marking your debut here in XWL only to come up short being defeated by “The Bruiserweight” Pete Dunne.
Roderick Strong You know Renee, win or lose, I came out and fought. I poured my heart out in this match to show everyone around the world who Roderick Strong is. It’s disappointing for sure having your first match out here and losing, but it’s all a part of the game we play, we can’t win everything. The most important thing for me tonight was fulfilling my promise to my wife, and my beautiful baby at home that I would fight until the very end.
Renee Young Thank you for your time tonight Roderick, best of luck to you in your future in XWL
Roderick Strong exits the ring as we see Renee about to interview Pete Dunne.
Renee standing besides Dunne who is wiping the sweat from his palms on the side of his singlet looks at the crowd and doesn’t maintain eye contact with Renee. She begins to ask a question as he checks his wrist for potential injury.
Renee Young It seems you have come up from the shadow of defeat and gained a victory. After facing hard tough fought matches, most of us thought you were going to be.. Well gone. You took on Dean Ambrose in an Extreme Rules match and came up short.
Pete looks at her and puts up his index finger to his lips to cut her off, telling her to shush. He takes the mic out of her hand and then stands there soaking in the mixed reactions. Wiping his forearm against his nose, he lifts the microphone up swiftly.
THE BRUISERWEIGHT’ Pete Dunne It seems, Renee that you forgot who you’re interviewing in the middle of this ring. Tonight, I had my hand raised and that’s all that matters. The past doesn’t echo, it shuts up because i’m still here. I’m not taking my ball and going home, I know what this industry is about. You’re going to lose, you’re going to fall down. I did some soul searching, the few weeks I was away. To collect my thoughts, collect my ego and I found my true self. Roderick Strong is no doubt, one of the strongest men in our business, and it’d be a damn shame if nobody saw him in an XWL ring by far. I expected no less, I thrive off the competition and -
Dunne pushes his hair behind his ear and takes out his mouthguard for everyone to hear him clearer.
THE BRUISERWEIGHT’ Pete Dunne I’m ready for whatever comes next, but what I want is the Intercontinental Championship. What I want is to break barriers, along with body parts. I don’t want only to create Anarchy, Dean can run the asylum for all I care, I want to run every continent with THIS FIST in royal view. So Renee, out of the shadows and into the glory is what’s next for this English bruiser. Thank you for your time.
Pete Dunne, The Bruiserweight lifts up his right hand and raises it up to his chin and poses as we cut to commercial break with his theme fading us out to it.
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Alexa is about to escape through the cage door, she is met by a large man towering over her. As Alexa looks up at the man, she sees that the man sports a high-priced suit, a white cowboy hat, and a wide grin on his face. As we get a better look at the man, we see that it is none other than JBL. Behind JBL, stands Virgil and a small man that appears to be lacking a chin.
[Mauro Ranallo] What the hell is he doing here?
[Corey Graves] I think he's about to give Alexa an offer she can't refuse!
[Mauro Ranallo] It looks to me like he's blocking her from exiting the cage!
The referee is seen urging JBL away from the cage, Alexa is infuriated and tells him to move out of the way at the top of her lungs, not a passive aggressive type of way. JBL points at Alexa and starts scolding her, trying to create a distraction for Carmella to come to her senses. Alexa begins having a temper tantrum kicking and screaming all whilst under an immense amount of pain.
[Corey Graves] I think he's trying to help Carmella!
[Mauro Ranallo] You think?!
All of a sudden the crowd begins to change from an eager look upon their face to.. Surprise SURPRISE! Someone has jumped over the barricade and is stalking Alexa from afar. Each step towards the cage, and JBL keeps his eyes on this woman who’s menacing in her approach to the structure. A smile comes across her face as she locks eyes with Alexa.
[Mauro Ranallo] This can’t be? It’s.. It’s.
[Corey Graves] IT’S ASUKA! She’s here to spoil Alexa Bliss’s big moment.
Asuka immediately takes the cage door in her hands as she patiently opens it for Alexa, JBL livid and taking off his trademark cowboy hat and pointing it at Asuka threatening her. She turns back and JBL almost trips over himself backing off from the encounter. The Empress stares a hole through Alexa and then just swings back the door right into the face of Alexa before the referee can beg her not to do it. Alexa got hit so hard, she can’t even process what just happened to her. Asuka sees Alexa drop silently after the loud crashing like sound of the cage door reverberated off of her skull.
[Mauro Ranallo] Mamma mia! Did you hear that?
[Corey Graves] You could feel that! Oh my god!
[Mauro Ranallo] Alexa Bliss is out!
Breathing heavily and not moving a muscle. Asuka looks at Alexa with no remorse in her eyes, the look on JBL’s face is priceless, not even he can repay Asuka for what she’s done here tonight at Downpour with all of his riches. The audience let out a mix of cheers and boos as Carmella is seen crawling toward the cage door which has swung back open.
[Corey Graves] She's gonna do it! The Princess of Staten Island is going to win this cage match!
As Carmella crawls passed the lifeless body of Alexa Bliss, a sick smile comes across her face. She knows that no one can stop her now. As she makes it to the cage door, she is met by a hand. We see JBL extending his hand toward Carmella. For a moment, Carmella hesitates. She sees the men standing behind JBL and looks as of she's seen a ghost. She notices the small chinless man standing there, she looks at him for a moment before JBL snaps her out of it. He tells her to take his hand and she does.
[Mauro Ranallo] Carmella just...
JBL pulls Carmella out of the cage, both of Carmella's feet have touched the floor.
[Corey Graves] Carmella just joined The Cabinet!
As her theme song begins to play, Carmella hugs JBL. As she finishes, she turns back toward the cage, looking at the fallen Alexa Bliss. She begins celebrating as if she did all the work to get this victory, ignoring the fact that the only reason Alexa is out is because of the woman that is still standing ringside.
[Corey Graves] With this acquisition, JBL now has the future of XWL in the palm of his hand. The Cabinet now have BOTH Money in the Bank holders!
[Mauro Ranallo] Not just that, but JBL himself is competing for the World Heavyweight Championship later tonight. D'Angelo Dinero is challenging for the Intercontinental Championship as well! [Corey Graves] Tonight, The Cabinet could become the most dominate group XWL has ever seen!
Carmella turns back toward her new Cabinet family giving a big hug to Virgil. She turns toward the chinless man who now holds Carmella's Money in the Bank briefcase. The chinless man holds the briefcase out for Carmella to grab. She looks down at her briefcase for a moment. She looks back toward the chinless man before giving the man a hug as well.
[Corey Graves] What's up with the weird guy?
[Mauro Ranallo] I'm not sure... It looks like Carmella might know him.
Carmella takes the briefcase from the man. She holds it high in the air as The Cabinet clap for her. Quickly, Carmella turns looking to take a victory lap with her briefcase. As she turns, she is face-to-face with the "The Empress of Tomorrow" Asuka.
[Corey Graves] Uh.. oh.. In shock, Carmella stares into the eyes of Asuka for a moment. Suddenly, Carmella screams as she turns and sprints away from Asuka. As she runs up the ramp, the rest of The Cabinet try to catch up to her. JBL yells a few choice words at Asuka once again, before quickly making his way toward Carmella. The Cabinet comfort Carmella for a moment, backing up the ramp toward the stage. With a comfortable distance between herself and The Empress, Carmella begins trash talking Asuka.
[Mauro Ranallo] I'm not sure if that's a wise choice by Carmella.
[Corey Graves] What do you mean, Mauro? Carmella joining the Cabinet means that she is money! She can do our say whatever she wants now!
[Mauro Ranallo] I wasn't talking about that, I was talking about the smack talk she was just..
[Corey Graves] Love it our hate it, The Cabinet now has a presence in the women's division!
As they reach the stage, JBL and Virgil raise the arms of Carmella. She holds the briefcase in both hands as she has a huge smile on her face. After a few moments, the group exits to the back.
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Subject: Re: XWL Downpour: 4/30/2018 - 5/14/2018 Sat May 12, 2018 10:10 am
*Downpour shifts to the backstage area where Charlotte Flair is shown. An interviewer is off-screen.*
[Interviewer] Charlotte Flair, tonight you finally go one-on-one with Nikki Cross after weeks of back and forth between the two of you-
*Charlotte interjects without letting the interviewer finish their question.*
[Charlotte Flair] You're right, tonight I get my hands on Nikki and show her once and for all why you do not stick your nose in my business. I don't care about the Disqualification clause... I'm here tonight to win, fair and square.
[Charlotte Flair] It's been a frustrating couple of weeks having her constantly trying to drag my name through the dirt or disrespect me, but after tonight when the dust has settled there will only be one victor after I leave Nikki laying in the ring.
[Interviewer] But how do y-
*Again Charlotte interrupts.*
[Charlotte Flair] I wasn't finished. And after I'm done with Nikki, she's going to end up in one of three different places.
[Charlotte Flair] Option number one - she'll be in a hospital bed recuperating from her physical injuries picked up in our match. This one, I would say is the more likely of the options because I cannot wait to rip her head off and cause her as much pain and as much punishment as humanly possible.
[Charlotte Flair] Option number two - she'll be locked up inside a mental hospital. This one is a little less likely because Nikki will definitely have several physical injuries they'll need to look at first of all, but I have gone directly to the Board Of Directors and reported my... "concerns" for Nikki's mental health. In all honesty, I think she needs to be looked at as a priority and locked away for a few months.
[Interviewer] You went directly to the Board to-
*Charlotte clearly has no intention or care for being interviewed as she yet again cuts off the interviewer.*
[Charlotte Flair] Shush! I'm not finished! And finally, option number three - she'll be inside a prison cell. Now this option is the least likely of the three and only a fool would bet on this outcome. This is where somehow, someway...
*Charlotte sighs and a look of disgust clouds her face.*
[Charlotte Flair] ...Nikki Cross is able to defeat me and inflict the violence she loves so much upon me to the point where she is arrested for a criminal offence!
*Charlotte cracks a brief grin as she continues.*
[Charlotte Flair] That is NOT going to happen by the way, you have my word. But what IS going to happen, is that I will put Nikki Cross in her place and use her as the stepping stone to go on to bigger and better things.
*The expression of Charlotte changes to one of determination as she delivers her next lines of speech.*
[Charlotte Flair] Last month was the "Emergence" of the real Charlotte Flair. Tonight is the "Downpour" of punishment Nikki Cross deserves... and next? Who knows? It may just be my "Final Stand" as the crownless Queen of XWL. Because sooner or later, I'm coming for the Women's Championship... and it WILL be mine.
*Charlotte wears a look that could kill as the segment comes to a close with the screen fading to black...*
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Subject: Re: XWL Downpour: 4/30/2018 - 5/14/2018 Sat May 12, 2018 12:50 pm
Downpour returns from a commercial showcasing Final Stand, XWL’s biggest PPV of the year which is just a few months away. We are taken to the arena full of ecstatic fans who are sure to be having one hell of a night so far, with still more to come. Suddenly we go from the image of thousands to an image of none as our eyes fill with complete darkness. The fans are looking around wondering what’s next until their anticipation is heightened even more with the simple words.
{JoJo} Ladies and gentlemen, Elias!
Suddenly a single ray of light shines into the middle of the ring showing none other than the legendary artist himself, Elias. He is sitting on a barstool holding onto a dark mahogany made guitar. He is wearing black pants, a “Walk with Elias” T-shirt, and multi colored sash over his shoulders. He looks into the sea of fans screaming with their mixed reactions of cheers and boos. Sure Elias is a prick, but he’s the kind of prick some just can’t help but love. As they all begin to simmer down Elias nods before playing a few chords on his guitar, after which he looks back into the crowd and begins to speak.
{Elias} Ladies and gentlemen of Miami, I’ve got one question for you. WHO WANTS TO WALK, WITH ELIAS!
The crowd erupts into a frenzy as they scream these words along with Elias. Elias smirks and nods as he looks out to his fans.
{Elias} Well then, I must ask you to turn off your cell phones, hold your applause, and SHUT YOUR MOUTHS as as I give this shitty city the performance of a lifetime!
Boos can now be heard over anything else but Elias seems shocked as he looks taken aback.
{Elias} You boo me, yet I speak truth. What does Miami have that’s worth anything? A basketball team that hasn’t been good since their “mega star” went “home”. A football team that hasn’t been worth a damn in almost twenty years? A city full of nothing but sluts and whores? I mean honestly people, is there even anything good about this place?
The crowd boos even louder now as Elias shakes his head. After a few moments of booing they begin to simmer down. Elias begins to strum a few cords before the booing picks back up, causing him to stop, which in turn ends the booing. So he attempts again, but to no surprise the outcome doesn’t change. He looks into the crowd in a red rage. He rubs his beard in aggravation before attempting to play one more time, this time actually able to play a few cords, but just like the times before the boo’s end up drowning the music. Elias stands from his stool and screams to the crowd.
{Elias} Forget it, You people don’t deserve to see this performance!
Elias flips the bar stool and begins to make his way to the ropes before suddenly...
{???} I wouldn't do that if I were you.....
All eyes suddenly to the source of the voice, the titantron. As the camera zooms in, we can clearly see that the man on screen is none other than the man who Elias caused to lose last week, Bray Wyatt.
{Bray Wyatt} Elias, I need to get something across to you. A message of sorts. The thing is Elias, I know the truth about you. I know who you truly are, stripped down of your spotlight and your fancy introductions. I know that you were once like me Elias. A drifter. A true drifter, not just a nickname like you sell now to all of these people who "walk with you". No, there was something more.
Wyatt takes a step back and looks down at the ground, possibly reflecting on something from a long time ago.
{Bray Wyatt} You see at one point you were almost in my grasps. Before anyone here in XWL knew the name Elias, I had you scouted. I had you prepped. You were going to be the newest member of the Wyatt Family. A drifter like you seemed like a perfect fit to try and mold into my image. But.....
Wyatt looks back up at the camera and shakes his head.
{Bray Wyatt} But there was something that kept me away. Something that seemed to shield you man. I didn't know what it was man, I was distraught. Until recently I realized something. Back then, when you were your own spirit, your own being, independent of others, you were a more powerful force than I. I focused too much on consuming others, that I didn't stop to think of nourishing the self. But now..... now the roles are reversed. For you see, now I am the one with the power, and you're the one caught up with those who surround you. I've realized now that I have to save all XWL from what ails it, my first mission has to be to free it from you. And to do that.....
Wyatt walks towards the camera until the only thing still visible is his face.
{Bray Wyatt} .... I have to free you from yourself.
The crowd looks from Wyatt who is looking down as if a “God” looking down to his subjects, to Elias who is glaring right back at him. Not a sound is made, for the crowd is a slight bit confused as to what Wyatt is actually saying. Then, after the long silence, a sound is finally made.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
The crowd look around wondering who it is laughing. Then as time goes on they realize the answer is right in front of them. For it’s Elias who seems to have changed his demeanor to one that finds something quite comical. Elias smiles and points to Wyatt.
{Elias} Are you insane? Wait what am I thinking. Of course you are. You actually believe this nonsense that flows from your mouth like shit from a baby’s ass. You think I involved myself in your affairs because I’m what? Jealous? Because I thought I’d gain some new “followers”? Nuh-uh. I’ll let you in on a little secret Wyatt. I did it because your poisoning these peoples minds with your bullshit. You come out here spewing words that have no meaning. You make claims that everyone is inferior to you. You come out here so badly dressed that you make people.....
Elias changes his glare from Wyatt to the crowd. He scans it before finding what he was looking for. He points to a man sitting in the front row. He probably weighs around 350 lbs, he is wearing shorts, a John Cena T-Shirt underneath a Hawaiian shirt, much like Wyatt’s, and a “USE-OH” hat.
{Elias} You make people like this sad soul here feel like there is nothing wrong with going out into public looking like this. A man that looks at a McDonald’s the same way a catholic priest looks at an Elementary school. A man that has never seen the inside of a gym a day in his life. I mean look at those fat sausages coming out of his pants. Look at the way he’s dressed. He looks like.....
Suddenly Elias facial expression changes to one as if he just came to a realization. He smiles and points to the titantron.
{Elias} He looks like you. It’s your fault that he looks this way. It’s your fault these people can keep down their lunch from 3 days ago when they look at him. You made him think this is acceptable. That is why I don’t blame him, I blame you Wyatt.
Elias looks back to the man he just insulted.
{Elias} Don’t you worry friend. I’ll help you. I’ll get you a coupon for a local Gym. I would just buy you a membership, but lets be honest. It would probably be a waste of money. As for the smell, I will gladly donate a few bars of soap to you. And the clothes.....all I can say is burn them. I could give you some of my old things, but I wear medium, not “Wide Load”.
The man in the crowd stands and walks up the steps, leaving the arena.
{Elias} That’s the spirit! Walk up those steps. I know it burns, but that’s good for you!
Elias now turns back to to Wyatt who is still upon the titantron.
{Elias} You see? I was able to help him more in a few minutes than you have your entire career. That just goes to show, you shouldn’t be on TV. Your an awful example for the public. I’m the best wrestler, musician, and entertainer, not in XWL but the World. I’m a prime example of what one can do with GOD GIVEN TALENT. As for this claim of you looking to recruit me into your little “family”, I’ve got some sad news for you Bray. I’d never join a group of greasy, overweight, untalented jobber like the Wyatt Family. To be completely honest, I wouldn’t even allow you to be one of my fans. And you may not think of that much now, but trust me. You’ll miss out on a great deal, because absolutely everyone wants to.....
WALK WITH ELIAS!
As Elias finished talking, now it is Wyatt's turn to laugh. The camera focuses back on the titantron, where Wyatt is cackling to himself at what we have just heard.
{Bray Wyatt} Oh man, it's worse than I thought. You haven't just pulled the blind over all of their faces, you've pulled them on yourself man. You truly believe in what you spew to all these people, too absorbed in your own vanity and supposed musical talents to truly look yourself in the mirror and see yourself for what you truly are.
Wyatt begins to laugh once again, before calming down somewhat and continuing.
{Bray Wyatt} You see Elias, the difference between men like you, and men like me, as that men like me see things the way they truly are and have always been. But men like you are more worried about..... the weight of a man or the city he's from. None of it matters man. Because pretty soon you're all gonna realize......
Suddenly the feed to the titantron cuts off and lights in the arena go dark. This lasts for about ten seconds before the lights come back on and Wyatt has perched behind Elias yet again. Elias, at first unsure of what is going on, eventually looks behind him due to to the reaction of the crowd. As he turns to face Wyatt, both men just glare into each other's eyes for a few seconds, before Wyatt stretches out his arms and yells.
{Bray Wyatt} ... exactly what you're dealing with!
Wyatt charges forward at Elias, hoping to hit him with yet another Sister Abigail. However, this time Elias manages to roll out of the ring at the last second, avoiding a repeat of last week's Anarchy. The last image we see is Elias looking up at the ring with a look of disgust as Wyatt looks down on Elias smiling, as Downpour continues.
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Subject: Re: XWL Downpour: 4/30/2018 - 5/14/2018 Sat May 12, 2018 9:14 pm
Renee Young is standing by as we go backstage, and she greets us with her heartwarming smile then begins speaking.
[Renee Young] Ladies, and gentlemen please welcome my guests at this time. Eli Drake, Brian Cage, Tyrus, and The California Black Sheep Mike Rayne.
The all sorta surround Renee to make it easier to ask any of them a question instead of having her to reach over.
[Renee Young] Thank you all so much for you time. As we all know you must be coming up with some game plan to keep The Kyohi out your fifth match out of seven match against Kenny Omega, but I would like to get your Eli on what exactly are you thinking going into this match.
Eli smiles as he steps froward closer to the microphone.
[Eli Drake] Renee, tonight is no different from any other night. I am going to go out there, and do what I better than each, and every single XWL Superstar here in the back. What is that you ask? That is to be elite. You see Kenny Omega has not won a match against me fairly. I don't think he stands a chance. He has needed back up each time to captailize on these two victories he has gotten. We stand tied at two, and you know what? I should have won this whole thing by now, but who knew that Kenny Omega was a coward hiding behind a squad. The only reason I have my friends by my side is because I don't have the power to take on four men just by myself.
The California Black Sheep Mike Rayne steps up looking at Eli, and begins to talk.
["The California Black Sheep" Mike Rayne] Eli, they don't have the strength to get through us. There is no chance in hell they will make it to the ring if they dare try. Just know while your match is going on we will be back here waiting directly behind the curtain just in case The Kyohi get any plans of showing their ugly mugs out there we will send them packing, and you can believe that.
[Eli Drake] Thank you Mike. It really lets me know I chose the right people for this situation. I hope you are listening well Kenny. There will be no one to save you from the kister kicking you're going to receive. You wanted a big fight with someone well here it comes Kenny. Will you sink or swim in this deep ocean? My bet is you will sink to the very bottom along the other who thought they were better than me. You will struggle to keep up with me like you always have Kenny, and that isn't an insult that is just a fact of life! Sorry to cut this interview short Renee, but I do have to prepare somewhat for this match...
Eli's friends walk out of frame, and before he walks out of camera he winks at Renee Young.
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Subject: Re: XWL Downpour: 4/30/2018 - 5/14/2018 Sat May 12, 2018 11:00 pm
After Renee's interview with Eli Drake and his entourage concludes, we cut backstage where Nikki Cross is sat in a darkened part of the arena, a television set being the only source illuminating the room she's sat in. Nikki sits cross-legged on a chair, rocking slightly back and forth as she looks into the camera in front of her.
[Nikki Cross] That was....that was rather cute, Charlotte. Thinking that you'd get be able to make it out of Miami unscathed. Absolutely...absolutely adorable. Thinking you're tough enough...that you're brave enough to finish me off. To put me in a hospital bed or a prison cell or send me back to Doc Winters. Funny thing about it is, Charlotte? That's exactly the mentality I want you to have. I want you to give me every single thing you've got, with every ounce of your strength...just so I can hit back that much harder. So I can beat you at your own game and show the entire world what a sad, pathetic little girl you really are.
[Nikki Cross] This is it, Charlotte Flair. Nothing you can do, nothing you can say will save you tonight. All the friends you've stabbed in the back, all the whining, all the complaining comes to an end. Nobody can save you, Charlotte. Not Layla. Not the Board of Directors. Not your Daddy. Not Uncle Arn or Uncle Tully. Not even Vince McMahon himself.
Nikki has a scowl on her face as she stares directly into the camera, pushing her long, dripping wet locks of hair out of her face and towards the back of her head.
[Nikki Cross] Tonight is the night. Month after month after month of therapy I never needed. Pill after pill forced down my throat like a common junkie. Every farce and lie that that crackpot doctor fed me to try and get in my head? It all ends tonight. Every ounce of torture that I've been put through since International Incident will come to an en--...
All that's visible of Nikki Cross is the back of her head as her body has frozen, the television beginning to play a recap of Renee Young's interview with the most dominant female in XWL history, XWL's Twisted Sister, Sister April.
[Nikki Cross] No...i-it can't be her...
Nikki drops from the chair to the floor, crawling on her hands and knees up to the television set, her head tilting to the side, eyes wide as she presses her right hand to the screen of the television. Nikki Cross appears to be in some sort of trance as she stares slackjawed at the television, seeing April stare into the camera. The Scot feeling as if April was staring directly at her...directly into her very being.
[Nikki Cross] She...she's not supposed to be here! She can't be here! No! No! No!
Suddenly Nikki jumps to her feet, tugging her trusty tire iron out from her jacket and swinging for the fences, sending the metal tool straight through the television screen which shatters at her feet, sparks and broken glass coming out of the destroyed object.
Nikki violently tugs and pulls at her unkempt hair, gritting her teeth and wildly staring at the destroyed television, growling like a rabid animal as she shakes her head vigorously. Her body trembling with rage and anger as she suddenly lets out a loud, screeching scream at the top of her lungs, rapidly driving the toe of her boot against the television, kicking it into a heap of scraps of metal, shards of glass and frayed wires. Nikki stomps towards the door, kicking it open with a loud thud against the adjacent wall, snarling and scowling as she makes her way down the corridor, shouting to herself and not giving a damn who heard her.
[Nikki Cross] Where is she? Where is she? Where the hell is she!? Where...is...April!? Where the hell is she!? April! April! Come on, come on, come on...where the hell is she?
Finally, Nikki stops cold as she sees Renee Young without any sign of April. Nikki makes her way to the interview set, twirling her tire iron in her hand with a twisted grin on her face.
[Nikki Cross] Listen here, Blondie...you have five seconds to tell me where she went, or it'll take them five days to put your pretty lil' face back together...
[Renee Young] Where who went? April? I don't know, so just...just leave me alone.
Nikki simply looks to the side and chuckles to herself before roughly grabbing Renee by her chin, looking into the petrified interviewer's eyes, hissing her words towards Renee .
[Nikki Cross] Look at me, you filthy little maggot! You are easily disposable, and even more easily replaced. So if you don't want to go back to your stupid little mutt Blue in a full body cast, you're gonna tell me where April went...and you'll do it quick.
[???] Nikki, that's enough!
Nikki turns her head and releases Renee from her grasp, the blonde promptly booking it as far away from the Psychotic Scot as possible as Nikki comes face to face with XWL's General Manager, Layla.
[Layla El] You're already on thin ice, Cross. Don't stomp too hard...that ice may break...and you just may drown in the sea underneath, whether you break my stipulations for your match with Charlotte tonight, or you're a good girl and abide by the rules. Think about that the next time you try to harass one of my employees, yeah?
Nikki scowls and grasps the tire iron in her right hand a bit tighter, lifting it up to look at it and then back to Layla, a disgusted look on her face.
[Layla El] Oh, do you want to hit me now, Nikki? Hit me, then. Hit me, Nikki. Hit me with that tire iron, and XWL's lawyers will make sure you're right back with Dr. Winters...tied up in a straightjacket. Or you can focus less on me and less on harassing Renee, and focus more on Charlotte Flair, since your match is coming up rather soon. And I expect to see you at work on Monday...and not having to throw you out of my building without a contract tonight.
Nikki Cross stares with a mixture of hatred and bewilderment at XWL's General Manager as she lifts the tire iron up to be parallel to Layla's head.
[Nikki Cross] Your idle threats are meaningless...boss. I don't give a damn if you have me sent to a firing squad if I decided to bludgeon you in front of God and everybody! You're not worth it....you'll never be worth it. Now, if you'll excuse me...I have a Queen to dethrone...
Nikki chuckles darkly as she places the tire iron back over her shoulder, staring a hole through Layla as she slowly walks backwards out of shot, leaving an agitated General Manager to stand alone as Downpour cuts to a quick advertisement.
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Subject: Re: XWL Downpour: 4/30/2018 - 5/14/2018 Sun May 13, 2018 12:39 pm
The cameras return backstage, where we are greeted by Renee Young
[Renee Young] Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome my guests at this time: The Uso's.
Jimmy and Jey walk into shot with a smile on their faces, they talk among themselves briefly before turning their attention to Renee.
[Jimmy Uso] Well isn't this just a little ironic.
Renee isn't quite sure she knows what Jimmy is talking about.
[Renee Young] ... What is ironic, exactly?
[Jimmy Uso] The fact that you've been against us since Day One and yet you find yourself doing our first official XWL Interview.
Renee rolls her eyes.
[Jey Uso] 'ey, you asked for this didn't you? You're finally warmin' up to your boys and thought it's time to jump on the bandwagon, right?
Renee lets out a little sigh, wondering just how she always seems to find herself in the same room with these two men.
[Renee Young] Er, no. Please, if we could just be professional for once? I was just wondering if you would like to give us all your thoughts on heading into this Unsanctioned Match, in what could make or break your attempts to get a contract here in XWL, against Seth Rollins and an unnamed partner. How do you prepare for a match, with this much at stake against someone who you've not been able to prepare for? How are you handling that pressure?
Jimmy and Jey look at each other and simply shrug off Renee's comments. Whether it be over confidence or hiding their truly feelings.
[Jey Uso] Let us think about that for a second, Uce. How are we, The Uso's, going to prepare for a Tag Match?
Both Uso's tilt their heads back and think long and hard about the question. They both rub their chins in the cliché "thinking" manner
[Jey Uso] Girl, do you know who we are? We The Uso's. We don't have to prepare for a tag match because that is what we do best, ain't nobody on this planet that can come close to us. Don't matter if it's Rollins, DX, The Cabinet or The Bullet Club, Uce. Whoever is brave enough... Scratch that. Stupid enough to get into the ring with us, then they find out just what getting Locked Down means. What it is, is not having a chance. What it is, is being out of your league, Uce! That's what we been saying since Day One. It's no secret, yet Seth Rollins wanted to talk himself into a situation where he just can't win.
Renee processes what Jey had to say but she can't help but notice that he's missed out one important detail.
[Renee Young] And what about Seth's unnamed partner?
The Uso's chuckle to themselves
[Jimmy Uso] We said it last week, Renee. Seth ain't got no partner.
Renee isn't satisfied with that answer
[Renee Young] How can you be so sure that is the case? I mean, the pair of you have ruffled many feathers since you've made your presense felt in XWL. How can you be certain that nobody is going to take the chance to not only enter themselves in a match with the both of you, but enter a match which is so closely watched. I mean, this could be a breakout moment that an up and coming superstar is needing the reach that next level.
During Renee's little speech Jimmy places the palm of his hand on his forehead and shakes his head. When she stops talking he sighs before raising his head.
[Jimmy Uso] Have y'all listened to anything that we have said over the past month? Have you listened to what we sayin' just now? There ain't nobody better in that ring, there ain't nobody better on this mic, Uce! You're damn right that the World is watching but to anybody who was thinking about walking out there by Seth Rollins side thinking "This is it, this is my moment" quickly realised that they ain't walkin' out to a situation where they can win. They'd be walkin' out to the Uso Penitentiary, in a match where we can do anythin' and everythin' we damn please and all eyes would be fixed on them failing, Uce!
[Jey Uso] Look at it like this, Uce. You want to look past all that? Fine. 'ey, we will hand out a beating and slap any fool back into place. Our pleasure. But on top of that risk y'all expect someone to walk out there and team with Seth Rollins... Seth Rollins... Y'all know him, right? Slimy, weasley, can't be trusted Seth Rollins? A guy that has stabbed everyone that he has ever come across in the back. Boy has burnt just about every bridge he's crossed, now he finds himself a lonely hound walkin' into the Penitentiary to get put on lock.
[Jimmy Uso] When you stop to think about it, I don't even know why Rollins is mad, Uce. Lil punk should be thankin' us.
Renee looks confused, apparently not on the same wave length as The Uso's.
[Renee Young] Maybe because you've attacked him several times over the past month. Used any and every opportunity to belittle and ridicule him and there is that little mention of you two trying to end his career?
[Jey Uso] Pssshhht. Is that all?
[Jimmy Uso] If not for The Uso's, nobody would be talkin' about Seth Rollins right now. We took a man who wasn't even on the card last PPV and now he's top of the card. We aren't just welcoming Rollins to the Uso Penitentiary, we're welcoming him to relevancy.
Jey starts nudging Jimmy with his elbow
[Jey Uso] Just like Rollins to rely on samoans to keep him on top.
Renee doesn't agree with what The Uso's have to say but she knows she has maintain composure and be unbiased. She drives the interview onwards with her next question.
[Renee Young] Like we mentioned before, XWL contracts are at stake for the both of you in your match tonight. If you win...
Jey cuts her off mid sentence
[Jey Uso] You mean when we win, right?
Jey is quite proud of himself, a sentiment shared by his brother but sadly not by the woman interviewing the pair of them.
[Renee Young] No, I think I'll stick with if. Like I was saying, if you win your match tonight, what is next for The Uso's?
Jey looks a little bemused, almost insulted that she had to ask.
[Jey Uso] What's next? Renee, you already know. After we win tonight, we gonna do anythin' and everythin' because there ain't nobody on this roster or on this planet who can even come close to stoppin' us.
Jimmy interjects
[Jimmy Uso] First thing, we gon' win tonight.
[Jey Uso] What else?
[Jimmy Uso] Then maybe we aim a little higher. Like the XWL Elite Championship.
[Jey Uso] What else?
[Jimmy Uso] Intercontinental Championship.
[Jey Uso] What else?
[Jimmy Uso] World Heavyweight Championship!
[Jey Uso] What else?
[Jimmy Uso] Breakout stars of the year!
[Jey Uso] What else?
[Jimmy Uso] Match of the year!
[Jey Uso] What else?
[Jimmy Uso] Superstars of the year!
[Jey Uso] What else?
[Jimmy Uso] Champions of the year!
[Jey Uso] What else?
[Jimmy Uso] Promo's of the year!
[Jey Uso] What else?
[Jimmy Uso] Talk shows!
[Jey Uso] What else?
[Jimmy Uso] TV Shows!
[Jey Uso] What else?
[Jimmy Uso] HALL OF FAME!
Jimmy and Jey are visibly getting hyped up, they start pacing back and forth as they visualise what they are going to accomplish once they get past their opponent here tonight.
[Jimmy Uso] 'ey, you name it and The Uso's are going to achieve it because we done waitin'. This is our time! We said it before Renee, this ain't no game, this guerilla warfare and we takin' what we are overdue.
[Jey Uso] All of that, that's to come for us but for now, for tonight Seth Rollins is about to get reminded that the feeling that he's getting in the pit of his stomach right now. That's not regret, that's not the feelin' that you've made the single biggest mistake of your career... Tell him what it is,Uce!
The Uso's look directly down the camera.
[Jimmy Uso] It's The Uso's!
Jimmy and Jey drop their microphones before walking off screen. Renee shakes her head in disapproval, her segments always seem to get a little heated when The Uso's are involved. Needless to say Jimmy and Jey are confident heading into their match with Seth Rollins but are they over confident and looking past tonight?
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Subject: Re: XWL Downpour: 4/30/2018 - 5/14/2018 Sun May 13, 2018 1:58 pm
We head backstage and Sasha Banks stands by with Mike Rome.
[MIKE ROME] Earlier tonight, you stepped inside the Elimination Chamber for the very first time. How are you feeling after your showing earlier? I understand you came up short and failed to win the title but you have to be proud of yourself still.
Mike moves the microphone close to Sasha so she can give an answer. She doesn't give an answer right away. Her hand continues to rub the area around her neck, collarbone, and shoulder. The Elimination Chamber clearly left the Boss a little banged up and in pain but not enough to keep her down.
[SASHA BANKS] I don't know what happened. I should've won. I was number six.
[SASHA BANKS] That's what I WOULD say if I didn't know the reason behind my loss. I know why I lost. I know why I'm not your champion right now. You wanna know why I lost? I lost because of Bayley. I lost because she screwed me and did everything she could to make sure I couldn't win this match. Every time I had my back turned, she would show up and attack me when I was least expecting it. Any chance she got to attack me she would take it and she did everything in her power to make sure I didn't win the championship.
Sasha shook her head dissaprovingly.
[SASHA BANKS] Her jealousy cost both of us the championship.
Mike Rome suddenly looked so confused. Probably because he didn't understand where Sasha was coming from. Surely he wasn't the only one and so he asked the only question he had.
[MIKE ROME] Can you please elaborate on that some?
[SASHA BANKS] Is it not obvious? She's jealous because I'm taken more seriously than she is. She's jealous because I won the battle royal to rightfully earn the best spot in the Elimination Chamber. She's jealous because I have done so much more than her in my career and there's still so much more for me to do... and she's going to pay for this. I'm going to get back at her. I don't know when and I don't know how but I'm going to get back at her. I've got to get ice for my collarbone first and I'm sure the reason this hurts as much as it does is because of her. Her careless behavior probably did this. I wouldn't be surprised. She clearly went into the match with the mindset to hurt me. I hope she doesn't expect me to give her another chance. I gave her a chance to be by my side and she said no. She's the enemy now. She's the target. I'm gonna hurt her. I'm gonna drag her around the ring by her stupid ponytail and show her who's boss.
Sasha walks away and we head to the next segment.
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Subject: Re: XWL Downpour: 4/30/2018 - 5/14/2018 Sun May 13, 2018 5:00 pm
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[Mauro Ranallo] Kenny Omega has done it!
[Corey Graves] He just defeated Eli Drake without any help from The Kyohi!
[Mauro Ranallo] Not just that, but he now leads this Best Of 7 Series!
Immediately, Kenny clutches his shoulder. The referee attempts to raise his arm, but Kenny pushes the referee to the ground. In pain, Kenny collapses to his knees still grabbing his shoulder.
[Mauro Ranallo] Eli Drake took Omega to hell and back! Omega can't even stand!
[Corey Graves] Kenny isn't even finished! He still has one more match tonight!
[Mauro Ranallo] You have to believe that Kenny Omega has just become the underdog going into the Elimination Chamber, partner!
[Corey Graves] That may be true, but you can never count Kenny Omega out of any contest. You have to think Kenny knew what he signed up for going into two matches tonight. I have no doubt Kenny has something up his sleeve.
As Kenny makes it back to his feet, we see that he has a bad cut just above his left eyelid. We see blood slowly trickling down the left side of his face. Quickly, medics rush the ring in attempt to tend to Kenny's wounded face but again, Kenny pushes the XWL medical staff. He refuses any sort of help yelling, "Get the fuck away from me!" He exits the ring as the medical staff now tend to Eli Drake.
[Mauro Ranallo] There's no way they are going to let Kenny compete. Look at his eye!
[Corey Graves] It's nearly swollen shut!
As he reaches the ramp, Kenny is met by XWL's Renee Young. She looks as if she's ready to interview Kenny, when the microphone is snatched from her hands. We see Kenny holding the microphone now, leaving Renee in shock. He speaks.
Kenny Omega Chōdo anata ga mokugeki shita no wa, densetsu no Misawa Mitsuharu no yūmeina ugokideshita. EMERALD FLOWSION mottomo zan'nin'na... Puroresu no subete de mottomo kaimetsu-tekina ugoki no hitotsu! Watashi wa sore ga jikkō sa reru to, dare mo ikinokoru koto wa arimasen idō! Kore wa ima watashi no ugokidesu! Watashi wa kono ugoki o totte, watashi wa sore de watashi no shōrai no aite o shūryō shimasu! Misawa wa EMERALD FLOWSION o sakusei shita kamo shiremasenga, watashi wa sore o kanpeki ni shite densetsu ni shimasu!
The Miami audience boo Kenny, not understanding a single word that he has just said. Obviously not caring what the audience thinks, Kenny continues in Japanese.
Kenny Omega Anata wa tenkei-tekina America no fan wa kesshite kawaranaideshou ka? Kore wa, chōdo henka shi hajimeta no to mattaku onajidesu, kore wa anata ga watashitachi ni hensai suru hōhōdesu ka? Anata wa dare ka no saisho no insutansu ka nanika ga chigau nodesu ka? Anata wa watashi ga orokana chīsana kotoba o hanasanai koto o erande irunode watashi o būingu shimasu ka? Hai, watashi wa Canada de umaremashita. Hai, watashi wa eigo o hanashimasu. Shikashi, semai kibun no bakabakashī kiseichū to chigatte, watashi wa watashi no kaiteki zōn kara demashita.
A "What?!" chant has started now, mocking the message Kenny Omega is trying to send.
Kenny Omega Watashi wa Nihon ni ryokō shi, mattaku chigatta bunka o manabimashita. Jigoku, watashi wa atarashī gengo o manan dari, ryūchō ni hanasu koto ga dekimasu. Anata ga watashi ni muchū ni natte irunode, anata ga hitobito ga akiraka ni dekinai kotodesu. Anata wa" nan?" Anata ga nozomu no wa subetedakedo, mondai no jijitsu wa, watashi wa anata hitorihitori no subete yori mo sugurete iru to iu kotodesu! KYOHI wa anata to rakkārūmu no subete no hito no subete no saigo no mono yori mo sugurete imasu. Nihon wa sekai no subete no kuni yori mo sugurete imasu!
As he looks out into the audience with his only available eye, Kenny laughs for a moment.
Kenny Omega ...and you people are proving that right now with you stupid little "What?" chants. Enough about that though... I want to talk about E... Li... Drake! Once you finally come to your senses, I'm sure you will watch this back. Tonight, you have done something that no man has ever truly done before. Something that the men backstage could only dream of doing. Eli, you are the only man in the history of my career to make me feel...
Kenny hesitates for a moment, thinking over his words wisely. He scratches his head and continues.
Kenny Omega ...to make me feel vulnerable. To make me feel like I didn't have a chance in that ring. I'll admit it and it's embarrassing, but with that comes another thing. You are the first man to really push me to levels that I didn't know I could reach. Levels that no normal man or any of those jackasses in the back could ever reach. Tonight Eli... you have earned something that very few men have earned and that... is my respect.
Some of the audience clap before quickly being told to "Shut up!" by Omega.
Kenny Omega With that said, I now know what it takes to defeat you. Never again will I ever feel vulnerable, because now... I am more confident than ever that I will defeat you in our next match. After match number six is all said and done, I will be crowned the winner of this best of seven. Hell, who knows? After tonight, I might give you the opportunity to fight for my new World Heavyweight Championship!
The audience give a mixed reaction to this news.
Kenny Omega JBL, John Cena, Dean Ambrose, HBK, Sami Zayn... do you really think a little eye injury is gonna stop me from ripping every single one of your heads off? Not a chance in hell! While all of you are sitting around in the back waiting for the match, I'm out here busting my ass trying to make a name for myself! Sure, some of you may already have a "big name" here, but after tonight everyone will know you as the group of losers that couldn't hang with the likes of Kenny Omega! Tonight, I prove that I am the best! I prove why I deserve gold!
Omega drops the microphone and storms off to the back.
[Mauro Ranallo] Strong words by Omega.
[Corey Graves] If what he said about his match with Eli is true, he better get in the right frame of mind for the Elimination Chamber match. You have no time to feel "vulnerable" inside that structure.
[Mauro Ranallo] That's right, you have to keep your head on a swivel in that match. He's going to have opponents coming after him at all times.
[Corey Graves] Especially after what he just said. They can't be taking kindly to that.
Downpour cuts away to a advertisement from one of it's sponsors.
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Subject: Re: XWL Downpour: 4/30/2018 - 5/14/2018 Mon May 14, 2018 4:09 am
The camera pans off of Omega and Drake's instant classic and fades into a graphic of Sting's jacket and Sting holding a baseball bat. As the man turns around and takes off the jacket, it is revealed to be none other than CM Punk. Punk smiles and takes a few check swings.
{CM Punk} Do I have your attention now? You see this Stinger? Anybody can wear this stupid black coat and carry around a spray-painted plastic wiffleball bat and call themselves an "Icon." But this mask... this shirt... these tattoos.. these are not for sale.. these are not for looks to appeal to a crowd, Stinger. These tattoos that say "Drug Free" across my knuckles are not just mere words. They're a lifestyle choice.. a lifestyle choice that simply makes me better than you.
Punk clears his throat, re-adjusts his mask and continues on his rant
{CM Punk} I wear this mask because I need to hide myself from the hideous peasants such as yourself, and all these losers here in Miami. You begged for me to put this mask on the line tonight, and my one condition was if you put that ugly face paint of yours up for grabs.. and Stinger.. you are in for the fight of your life... cuz ITS SHOWTIME!!!
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And Your Winner of the Match....:
{Mauro Ranallo} MAMMA MIA, COREY!! HE JUST WENT CRASHING THROUGH THE TABLE, ELBOW THROUGH HIS CHEST.
{Corey Graves} I cannot believe he used his own bat against him! And then he had the balls to hold it above his head as the ref counted to 10. Just absolutely unbelievable the disrespect CM Punk showed Sting.
CM Punk grabs a mic, his gasping for air becoming more and more evident. He begins to speak...
{CM Punk} Sting... or should I say Steve Borden.. you were no match for the Straight Edge Savior tonight. I proved that I have been the best in the world in this ring since I have joined this company.. now I DEMAND A Title Shot this week on Anarchy. I don't care which of the champions it is in the back, whether it be Chad Gable, Dean Ambrose or Sami Zayn... I'll be waiting for an answer.
Punk drops the microphone onto Sting's body and begins to walk back up the ramp, before halting at the top of the ramp. He turns back around and sprints right towards the ring. He picks the microphone back up off of Sting's chest with a furious look in his eyes.
{CM Punk} You think I would let you go that easy, Stinger? I don't want your god damn face paint. I don't want your stupid bat. I want your entire career. I want everything about you to cease to exist Stinger. So I'll leave this up to you. You can meet me in the ring on Anarchy tomorrow night, look me in the eyes and say "Hey CM Punk, you ARE the best in the world, in this ring, and on this microphone and I wish... I only wish I could possess half the talent and half the charisma that you do, because then maybe I would not be a WCW reject who has not done a damn thing worth note since the 90s," or you can curl your tail in between your legs, go back to your retirement center that you've been living in for years now, and move on with your life.
The crowd begins to harshly boo CM Punk as his evilness intensifies
{CM Punk} Because tonight marked the dawn of a new era in Xtreme Wrestling, and doubled as the dusk of another. You don't have to like me Stinger, but you WILL have to respect me.
Punk slams the mic down on Sting one last time and gives him and steps over his chest, making sure to really press down on the rib cage, taunting all of the fans sitting ringside with Scorpion posters. He grabs a "Straight Edge Sucks" poster from a grown man and rips it to shreds. He sees a little kid wearing a Sting face-paint mask crying in the front row. He goes up to the kid and gets in his face. "I DESTROYED YOUR HERO, LITTLE BOY. HOW CAN YOU CHEER FOR A LOSER LIKE HIM, AND NOT A WINNER LIKE ME?" Punk laughs in the kid's face before walking to the back for good, as XWL sets up a video package for the next match
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Subject: Re: XWL Downpour: 4/30/2018 - 5/14/2018 Mon May 14, 2018 8:39 am
The XWL cameras in the arena pan around at the crowd as we prepare for the Intercontinental Championship Elimination Chamber.
Wrestling, has more thanONEroyal family...
The crowd, mixed between cheers and boos echo the arena as Cody makes his way out to the stage by himself. Cody turns around with his back facing the ring as the back of his jacket has a cartoon image of his father Dusty Rhodes in wrestling gear with the word “Dream” written in bold yellow font across the top.
Cody turns around facing the camera now wearing the headband his father once wore to the ring bearing his signature smile as he makes his way down the ramp.
As Cody makes his way down the ramp we can hear him stating “I’m doing this for the dream, The American Dream baby” in his best impression of his father.
Cody reaches the ring as he climbs up the steps of the Elimination Chamber walks across the apron wiping his feet before grabbing the chain link wall testing the strength of it while stepping into pod #6 of the chamber.[/b]
Mauro Ranallo Ladies and gentleman, Cody has won the lottery so to speak by beating John Cena last week to become entry #6 in the Elimination Chamber.
Corey Graves That’s right Mauro, by the time Cody gets out he will have an easier shot at winning due to the fatigue set in from all the other superstars.
Mauro Ranallo Best of luck to you tonight Cody and all five other participants of tonight’s Intercontinental Elimination Chamber match.
I ' M B E C O M - I ' M B E C O M - I ' M B E C O M I N G
Cody barely got the chance to get comfortable in his pod when the next competitor's theme began to play. 'Judas' by Fozzy playing throughout the arena and once the beginning part comes to an end and the heavier guitar portion of the song begins, fire shoots up from the sides of the stage. A couple seconds later the song's instruments went off and Chris Jericho's voice began to sing the song which led to all the lights in the arena shutting off. In signature Jericho fashion, we all knew what was coming next, he appeared on the stage with his back to the ring and his signature light-up jacket forming the pose he made.
Per usual, Chris Jericho holds the pose with his spread out almost as wide as he can get them for a little. He's taking in all the boos and jeers the crowd is giving him and hoping to use their response to him to push him to victory so he could rub it in their faces on the very next episode of Anarchy.
[COREY GRAVES] Let's look at the facts. Chris Jericho is factually the most dangerous threat in this match. My records could be wrong but no other man in this match has won a chamber beside him and no one in this match has stepped into as many chambers as he had. I'm not saying we can guarantee that he will walk out as the champion... but he's probably the safe bet.
As the lights in the arena come back on, Jericho turns around and comes face to face with the crowd and the elimination chamber. The camera circles around the former multi-time champion until it reaches his face.
The most serious look you've ever seen was what Chris Jericho wore on his face. You couldn't detect any doubt or nerves on the face of a man with experience on his side. As he said earlier, this was starting to become his home. Wrestling inside of matches like this was starting to become his comfort zone. This is what he was used to. This is what he prepared for. Jericho began to stroll down the ramp after a few seconds.
[MAURO RANALLO] I wonder if lightning can strike twice for the country of Canada. We witnessed Natalya win her Elimination Chamber earlier tonight. You have to imagine a country full of people up north rooting for Y2J.
[COREY GRAVES] I don't think he cares about all of them. He's doing this for himself and no one else.
Jericho reaches the bottom of the ramp and he removes his jacket. One of the referees takes it from him and Jericho then begins to take a few steps up the steps which led into the chamber. His hand takes a firm grip of the steel and he rattles the chamber a few times. A sadistic smirk comes on his face as he lets go and officially enters the chamber. The Alpha walks around and scans the structure before his eyes finally fell on the number six entrant into the match; Cody. Jericho doesn't say any sarcastic or demening remarks. He only laughs at Cody and shakes his head. Jericho walks around a little more before he finally makes his way over to the pod that was designated for him. His eyes look over the pod before he finally steps in and watches the referee lock him in.
The camera cuts away to 'The Pope' D'Angelo Dinero standing in the gorilla position, warming up for the Intercontinental Elimination Chamber
{D'Angelo Dinero} Ladies and gentlemen in the building watching Downpour tonight, you will all be witnesses to the greatest moment in XWL History!! You will get to see the coronation of 'The Pope' D'Angelo Dinero, yours truly.. as the NEW XWL Intercontinental Champion...
The Pope begins to wear a massive grin from ear to ear as his music is queued up in the background
{D'Angelo Dinero} And that... is Pimpin..
Pope steps through the curtain and makes his way down the ramp and into the chamber, he enters his pod and the ref seals it shut moments later.
The crowd rises to their feet and their voices let out a booming set of cheers for the Phenomenal One as his theme begins to blast within the arena.
Styles makes his way through the curtain with his hoodie keeping his face concealed for the moment. He takes position in the middle of the stage, the long figure standing in this scene of pure darkness with the bright blue background on his trons acting as an outline of sorts to his silhouette.
Styles ducks down as his pyro erupts around him.
Styles springs up on cue and flings his hoodie back revealing his head to the masses as he's done thousands of time throughout his storied career.
AJ raises his hands above his head and forms the P1 Logo with his gloves as he always does, this time however, you can tell by the look on AJ's face that tonight is a huge night for him. A night loaded with opportunities for the Phenomenal One such as beating the hell out of his arch rival Chris Jericho, beating up former worldwide foes like Pope and Chris Sabin, the chance to go toe to toe with Chad Gable once again, and obviously, the biggest opportunity for AJ tonight? the chance to become a champion in XWL once again. It's been over 1 year since the Phenomenal One laid claim to XWL gold, the night he won the World Heavyweight Title from Matt Sydal at Final Stand, ever since then AJ's gone through roadblock after roadblock, climbed mountain after mountain, and fought war after war to get to this point, to get the chance to best 5 other men and walk out as Intercontinental Champion for the 1st time in his career.
AJ stops at the steps leading into the chamber and kneels down just for a moment to pound the steps with his fist, not in a destructive manner or anything, but in a manner in which signals that the Phenomenal One is attempting hype up himself and the crowd for this star studded elimination chamber match that's about to take place. AJ removes his jacket and walks up the steps to enter the chamber, he looks over at Pope for a few seconds before greeting him with a gun taunt, he turns his attention over to Cody and fires one off his way as well before turning his attention to his arch rival Chris Jericho which causes the crowd to pop in excitement over the thought of these 2 beating the hell out of each other tonight. Styles walks over to his pod and stares him down face to face, with the only thing separating these 2 men being the plexi glass pod wall. AJ goes from a serious look to an almost sadistic and calculated momentary smile directed at Jericho before firing off a double gun taunt at the Alpha. Styles then walks over to his pod and steps in it, his theme dies down and the ref seals the door shut meaning that the final superstar in this match to have to enter a pod has been locked in the last remaining pod, meaning that the final 2 men who are about to make their way down to the ring will be starting this match with some exciting action.
HAIL SABIN!
All it takes is two words for the arena to descend into a wave of boos directed at the Detroit native, who has more than made his intentions clear since his return at Emergence, mainly towards Chad Gable and his Intercontinental Championship reign. Sabin's theme kicks in, causing the man that will start the match known simply as “Satan's Structure” to walk out onto the stage as if right on cue. He turns his body to the left while keeping his head looking down the ramp and towards the ominous structure he will enter shortly, lifting his right arm into the air in the shape of a gun and taking aim at the Chamber itself, or its entrants more specifically.
Sabin bends his arm at the elbow, imitating a gun firing before making his descent down the entrance ramp, ignoring the boos coming in from either side of said ramp and begins to slow down at about the halfway mark, engaging in a staredown with the Elimination Chamber. A few moments pass before Sabin continues his descent and makes it to the bottom of the ramp, at the foot of the steps leading inside the Chamber. He slowly begins to scale the ring steps as if to make the participates already in their pods wait that much longer. Now inside the Chamber, Sabin steps through the ropes and begins looking around him, a different view being inside it as opposed to staring at it from the stage.
He takes this moment to have a brief visit with each of his opponents, knowing full well that they can't retaliate given their current situations. Sabin walks over to AJ Styles' pod first, mouthing off something that isn't picked up on camera before putting his hands together in front of him, mocking The Phenomenal One's signature pose. Styles doesn't give him the satisfaction of getting under his skin, simply returning the favor in the form of putting his left index finger on his right palm. Sabin then walks over to the adjacent pod, housing a member of Wrestling's only royal family in Cody. Again, Sabin begins mouthing off but what was actually said isn't heard, causing Cody to return some words of his own, leading to Sabin hopping onto the second rope and shouting down at him, “I dare you!”
Sabin regains his composure and continues going around the ring, his next stop being Chris Jericho's pod. Or it would be if he didn't keep walking past it, leading to Jericho angrily shouting, “You just made the list!” while slamming his fists into the pod. His final stop would be The Pope's pod, where he just simply looks at The Pope and his confinement and mouths out, “Let me guess, Catholic?” The Pope's response is nothing more than a glare, Sabin walking over to the set of ring ropes opposite of the steel steps, clearly amused with his own antics. When he reaches his destination, he drops down to a knee and wraps his arms around the middle rope, his demeanor changing to a more serious one as he awaits the Intercontinental Champion and the final participant in Chad Gable.
As all members have entered their pods, the lights go out, sending the entire arena into darkness. A spotlight drops as the first beat hits for the infamous song that comes across the airwaves.
Stood in the spotlight is a figure, drapped in the American Flag. As the second beat hits, the figure extends his arms, showcasing the flag off to the crowd. With, the third, he turns to the crowd revealing himself to be Chad Gable. With the Intercontinental Championship around his waist he tosses off the flag with the fourth beat, into the hands of some stagehands behind him. He kneels, the beat picking up as the bass comes to life.
The lights begin to flash around the arena as the crowd begins to grow in anticipation with Gable. As the theme continues, making it to the main infamous bridge that is always thought of with this song, Gable darts up, the lights coming onto him as he begins to bounce around. Jumping to the beat of the music he comes down the ramp with a new found energy. He bounces around the stage as the camera pans to the crowd who are mimicking his movements.[/b]
[Corey Graves] I hate this guy.
[Mauro Ranallo] Well the crowd loves him.
Gable turns to the crowd, pointing to one side as they bellow out to the world.
"TAKE OOOOOOON ME"
Then Gable himself yells out back to them,
"TAKE ON ME!
Before spinning to the opposite side of the ramp.
"TAKE MEEEEE ONNNNNN!"
"TAKE ON ME!"
The process repeats as Gable is singing and including the crowd. Gable bounces down the rest of the ramp, spinning as the high note hits, stopping as it does facing the Chamber. His energy halts for a moment, the seriousness of the event taking over as he looks up to the structure which could be the end of his Intercontinental Title reign. Gable reaches down and tugs the belt off of his waist, looking at it before handing it to the ref. By that time, the chorus as come back to life as has the crowd.
"TAKEEEE ONNNNN MEEEEE! TAKE ON ME!"
This time the crowd taking over so Gable can focus as he climbs the stairs into the chamber and them enters the ring. He spins again on the high note, falling to his knees, arms extended to the sky as his theme comes to a halt, the crowd erupting in a wave of cheers for him.
The XWL Universe unleash a massive roar of cheers and shoot up out of their seats in excitement, they can't believe what they've just seen, after 1 year with no championship gold to his name, AJ Styles is once again a champion in XWL!!! For the 1st time EVER!!! the Phenomenal One has captured the Intercontinental Championship!!!
Styles hunches over in the middle of the ring due to a combo of things, the sheer emotion of FINALLY getting over that seemingly endless hump of chasing championship gold and trying to redeem himself after last year's Final Stand, the sheer exhaustion of this grueling match that truly changes superstars career's forever, and the 3rd reason for him taking this moment to just sit on his knees in the middle of the ring is to just take in this moment, to soak it all in, he went from being beloved against Brock Lesnar 2 years ago, to one of the most hated men in the company when squaring off against the Golden Ticket Matt Sydal in 2017, and now after going through wars with the likes of John Cena, Miz, and the man who's targeted him since returning to this company, Chris Jericho, AJ's more or less finally come full circle, he's once again been taken back by these fans as one of their own, and now here he sits in the middle of this ring having just won his 1st elimination chamber match in XWL history and having captured his 1st ever Intercontinental Championship in the process, what a night for the Phenomenal One!
After soaking in the moment for a little bit AJ uses the ropes to help him rise to his feet as the chamber structure slowly lifts back up into the rafters. He stumbles for a few steps due to exhaustion but eventually catches his balance and stands in the middle of the ring as the fans shower him with chants of "you deserve it", the ref enters the ring as these chants are going on with seemingly impeccable timing and hands over the Intercontinental Championship belt to it's new holder, AJ takes the belt with both hands and takes a good look at it, almost as if he's admiring the fact that he can call now call this prestigious workhorse title his own. He places the belt around his shoulder whilst the strap is still clasped together so the belt doesn't slip off of him, he signals for a mic and receives one within moments from a tech at ringside, AJ's theme cuts off so he can address the XWL Universe.
(AJ Styles) I don't even know where to start right now to be honest with ya'll....
The fans continue to send chants AJ's way, this time opting for the classic "AJaaaayyyyy Styyyllleeesss" chant.
(AJ Styles) There's so many things on my mind right now, so many things running through my head at the moment, but I'm tired, I'm sore, and I'm just all around exhausted so I'm gonna make this short and sweet for ya'll.
AJ takes a moment to catch his breath before continuing.
(AJ Styles) Tonight was the night of opportunity for 6 men to change their career's forever, whether it be Chad Gable staking his claim as thee guy to beat around here by winning this chamber, or for one of us other 5 to not only win an elimination chamber, but to become the Intercontinental Champion in the process, and I came out here tonight and I made the best of those opportunities and now here I stand as your brand new INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION!!!!!
AJ paces around the ring whilst continuing on. (AJ Styles) Getting to kick Chris Jericho's ass all around that chamber was an added bonus as well but that's neither here nor there. Tonight, it was bigger then Chris Jericho for me, tonight when I hit that Phenomenal Forearm on Chad Gable and I made that cover, when the ref's hand came down for the 3 count I immediately felt a weight lifted off of my shoulders that I haven't felt since I climbed that ladder back at Roulette 2016 and beat Brock Lesnar for the World Heavyweight Championship. That was only less then 2 years ago, but after the 2 years I've had? it feels like that was 20 years ago. The moment that the money in the bank briefcase was cashed in on me at Final Stand last year was the moment my career went into a tailspin. Denied the chance at revenge, having to deal with Miz and Cena, going through that hell in a cell match that damn near crippled all of us, dealing with a bloodthirsty Chris Jericho as of late, I'll be honest, it's been sheer hell for me at times, but THIS is what it's all about!!! (AJ raises the IC Title high above his head) (AJ Styles) I persevered through all that hell, all those obstacles, all those mountains, and ya know what? for a moment like tonight? it was all worth it. My career over the last 2 years has been a true rollercoaster ride, up's, down's, good times, bad times, horrible times, but tonight is a night that goes down as one of those GREAT TIMES!!! and I mean this when I say this, tonight, I feel as though the slate was wiped clean for me, a chance at a brand new start, a brand new adventure with this Intercontinental Championship around my waist, and rest assured, I'm gonna do everything in my power to make this THEE title everyone covets around here, if you think you're worthy of this title? then you're gonna have to step up to the plate and outwork the Phenomenal One. Night in, night out house show, pay per view, it doesn't matter, I'll defend this thing on every continent on this earth to prove that I am Phenomenal, and so is the Intercontinental Championship!
(AJ Styles) And I'll just go ahead and get something off of my chest right now, after all this time I'll finally come out and say it, it feels good to have the XWL Universe back in my corner once again. It was a rough year and a half or so for us but throughout that time I missed the roar of the crowd, the support of the fans, I missed it all, and yeah I'll admit, there was times when I enjoyed pissing you guys off, but I'm sure ya'll had a blast hating on me as well, we both dished out the hate each other's way and had some fun times, but for me, that phase is over, that chapter is closed, but just because the chapter's closed, doesn't mean that I've forgotten the things that have happened, love it or hate it Bullet Club was revolutionary in 2014 and even though it's down to just me and Dean these days, it's still alive in my heart. Bullet Club right now has more or less evolved into a brotherhood, a brotherhood between Me and Dean, although we're on separate paths at the moment, Bullet Club forever intertwines us, and we know that we've got each other's backs when we need it, which brings me to my final point I wanna make before I get up outta here and head for the hotel tonight...
(AJ Styles) Dean??? GO GET EM GOOD BROTHER!!!!
With those final words from the brand new champ and those words of encouragement directed at Dean Ambrose, the Phenomenal One raises his title for the fans one more time before exiting the ring as his music blasts once more. He slaps fans hands on both side of the ramp on his way up it before stopping at the top of it, he raises the title for the fans for a few moments before disappearing behind the curtain and sending Downpour to an advertising break.
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Subject: Re: XWL Downpour: 4/30/2018 - 5/14/2018 Mon May 14, 2018 10:18 am
As XWL Downpour rolls on, we head backstage to see Mike Rome standing by
[Mike Rome] Ladies and Gentlemen, My guest at this time...Seth Rollins!
Seth Rollins walks on screen with a huge smirk across his face. He pats Mike on the shoulder, before standing aside Mike. A more serious look now comes across the face of Seth
[Mike Rome] Seth, tonight you finally step in the ring with The Uso's who are looking for their XWL contracts they feel they deserve....but what are your thoughts heading into this huge match?
[Seth Rollins] For weeks now, The Uso's have held this company hostage as such, they've tried to attack Corey Graves, They've crashed talk shows...They took aim at me, thinking it's an easy way into this company...But there is no easy way into this company. You've gotta earn your way into this company, I did...time and time again. I might have come and go over the years, but when I'm here I make an impact. I earn the right to be here, I've won title after title. There is no denying, I've made some controversial decisions in my career, I've allied with the wrong people, and I've pissed off just about everybody. But I do all of that, whilst making an impact. And I'll give it to them, that's exactly what The Usos have done. They've had the attention of everybody, and they've almost got what they wanted... but to do that, They're going to have to go through me.
[Seth Rollins] Weeks of their attacks, petitioning for a contract.. .all comes down tonight. They've got to step up when it really matters, when they can't attack me from behind, when they don't have a two on one....They've had weeks of the odds being in their favour, but tonight that changes. I've got a point to prove myself, Mike. There might some people out there who still doubt me, after the way I left this company just months ago..who can blame them right? But tonight, Seth Rollins returns to his best. Tonight, I get to show why I was once branded "The Man"
[Mike Rome] One more question, that everybody has been asking...With many doubting you'll find a partner....Who is your partner tonight?
[Seth Rollins] People doubt that I can find a partner? As I've said, I've pissed off a lot of people...but I've won Tag Team titles everywhere I've been... Of Course, I have a partner, Mike. There might be a lot of people who don't like me, but there's more people that don't like The Usos and don't agree with what they've been doing. I've been part of many teams in the past, so finding a partner was easy. Hell, I was involved in a team that's debut was deemed "too controversial" maybe XWL needs some of that controversy tonight...
Seth Rollins once again with a smirk, and a nod of the head towards Mike. Seth walks off leaving Mike and the XWL Universe wondering just who Seth's partner could be
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After a brief advertisement for Final Stand. Downpour heads back to the ring to see The Miz standing in centre of the ring, with a spotlight on him. Chairs in the ring behind him showing it's time for MizTV!
[The Miz] Welcome! To the most must see talk show in XWL history..Welcome to a very special edition of....MizTV!
[The Miz] The last time XWL was live on Pay Per View, The career of Johnny Gargano changed forever! His own ego put him in a situation where he could not win! He was so desperate for his big moment, so desperate to show he's finally "made it" that he put his whole career on the line....and he failed. He couldn't live up to his ego, he couldn't back up all his talk and he LOST! Just like he has shown all his career, Gargano once again proved he's a loser! And now, he works for me. I own Johnny Gargano! And since Emergence week after week, He's been nothing but a let down! I've given him the chances to fall in line, to follow my leadership and his dreams of championships, main events would all follow...but all he has done is show me disrespect!
[The Miz] He's gone against my orders, his DIY work is lackluster! And I'm sick of it! I'm sick of the disrespect, locking me in my locker room.. ALL OF IT! That's why tonight, I originally planned for Johnny Gargano to sit at home and watch. He was going to watch as the road to Final Stand began for everybody but him. But Johnny Gargano pleaded with me, he begged me! He got on his hands and knees and begged me to let him be here tonight. At first, I denied it all...but something changed. I saw how much all this meant to him and I decided to give him a chance! I'm a changed man! I didn't want to deprive a man of living his dream!
The crowd boo loudly, clearly not believing what The Miz has to say. The Miz removes his glasses, looks out across the XWL Universe. He folds his glasses, putting them in his jacket pocket.
[The Miz] I am giving you fans what you wanted! And you still boo me! You're still showing me disrespect! I am a changed me, the birth of my beautiful daughter has changed something in me. When I saw the look of a broken man in the eyes of Johnny Gargano, my fatherly instincts kicked in and I couldn't say no any longer. So, I had a change of heart and decided that tonight, I'd invite Johnny Gargano to MizTV...Right here in Miami, Florida!
Miz' attempt at a cheap pop doesn't fool the Miami fans, who continue to boo The Miz. Chants of "Johnny Wrestling" start around the arena, and gets louder and louder. The Miz just stands...waiting for the fans to quieten down. Maybe proving The Miz is a changed man, he doesn't even raise his hand to try quieten down the fans. He just lets them chant on and on until finally speaking once again
[The Miz] I'm going to give you what you want... Ladies and Gentlemen...my guest tonight... Johnny Gargano!
The theme of Johnny Gargano blasts out of the speakers around the arena, the fans jump to their feet with huge cheers for Gargano. The Miz takes a seat in the ring, awaiting the arrival of his employee.
A few seconds pass by and still no sign of Johnny, but then a figure pops out from behind the curtain to a huge reaction! Dressed in jeans with a "Johnny Wrestling" shirt! He raises his hand above his head in typical Gargano fashion...with the usual energy he runs to end of the stage but then the cheers turn to boos....
It's clear that this isn't actually Johnny Gargano, just some Johnny Gargano look alike, and The Miz' plan has become clear. The camera pans back to the ring, And Miz is now applauding "Johnny Gargano" Who makes his way down the ramp, attempting to touch hands with fans at ringside, but none of them want any part of this. Loud boo's are still ringing out across the arena as the look alike enters the ring. He stands across from The Miz, offering out his hand for an handshake ...The Miz accepts! The look alike picks up the microphone from the second seat, and sits down. Gargano's theme dies down, but the boos don't. The Miz ignores this, and begins to speak
[The Miz] Johnny Wrestling! Welcome to MizTV once again. I told the XWL Universe I'd give them want they wanted, I'd give you what you wanted! And here you are. You know, It's great that you've finally decided to step in line! That you've finally decided to listen to my advice! You came out here, put everything that's happened behind you and shook my hand! Well done, Johnny... You've finally become a man! Now, you have a whole career to look forward to under my leadership! You could become Intercontinental Champion...You could become World Champion! Isn't that all you've ever dreamed of?
[Fake Johnny] JOHNNY WRESTLING!
[The Miz] Insightful input as always, Johnny. You've failed all your career, You've never quite made it have you? Until now. The moment you became my employee, you became more popular than you have ever been! More people know you name now than ever before! That's what I do! Soon as people step in this ring with me, they reach new heights! Right now #MizTV is the number one trend on twitter! And you're involved, Johnny! I'm glad you've finally decided to start showing me the respect, I deserve. Just like Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel, You're going to become a star.
[Fake Johnny] JOHNNY WRESTLING!
[The Miz] That's the spirit! Johnny Wrestling ladies and gentlemen!
More boos ring out across the arena, as Fake Johnny just sits clapping for himself. The Miz encourages him even more and Fake Johnny gets up from his seat, playing up the XWL Universe. The Boo's just get louder and louder, Fake Johnny raises his arms out wide posing for the XWL Universe....but then..
WACK! The Miz smacks Fake Johnny across back of the head with the microphone. Fake Johnny falls to the mat in a heap as Miz stands tall with a smirk across his face. He grabs hold of the shirt of Fake Johnny, ripping the "Johnny Wrestling" Shirt from his body, before throwing the shirt down to the mat. He drags Fake Johnny up by his hair..... SKULL CRUSHING FINALE!
The Miz drives Fake Johnny into the mat with a sickening Skull Crushing Finale. The Miz gets back to his feet, standing tall over the body of the Fake Johnny. Boo's ring around the arena, The Miz readjusts his suit and fixes his hair. Holding his arms out wide, he soaks in the hate of the XWL Universe. The Miz then puts his sun glasses back on before leaving the ring as Downpour continues...
Subject: XWL Downpour: 4/30/2018 - 5/14/2018 
Mon Apr 30, 2018 5:00 pm
