XWL Anarchy: 8/13/2018 - 8/20/2018 - War's A Coming

LIVE FROM: Allstate Arena
Rosemont, Illinois

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


A Lunatic Stands Tall
Last week Dean Ambrose of the Bullet Club collided with Adam Cole of the Undisputed Era in a main event that lived up to the hype. Dean put his Television title on the line and Adam Cole took him to his limit but it was not to be and Dean put him to rest with a Dirty Deed. That should have been the end of the night but Aiden English rushed down to the ring to pick the bones. Cashing in his money in the bank briefcase Aiden was taken by surprise by a roll up, losing the match and his briefcase. That is until JBL showed just how much power he truly has and fired the ref while also giving back Aiden's briefcase and restoring his money in the Bank status

Disarray In The Division
What was supposed to be a night of fun for Best friends Natalya and April turned into a nightmare as April was attacked from behind by Allie. After a brutal assault Allie herself would find her head thrown through a car window by the deranged Nikki Cross. Sparked by jealous and possessiveness Nikki would then attack Natalya who was simply checking on her friend. Meanwhile, an alliance between Asuka and Dakota has been formed to take in the likes of Alexa and Nia, evening the odds. Newcomer Ember moon took veteran Kaitlyn to her limits, but fell short in her debut match, and Tessa with an impressive win over Asuka staked their claims towards the title. Things are heating up!

An Eli-Te First Strike and Some Phenomenal Revenge
Eli Drake is no stranger to making enemies. The number one contender did exactly that when he costed Bullet Club their tag match against the Alpha Club. Drake was in a position to put away D-Bry later in the night but AJ Styles had other plans. A phenomenal forearm would seal the fate of Drake. What was only a regular title match is heating up to be so much more. It's becoming personal!

The Final Obstacle
Last week we saw the Alpha Club beat The Bullet Club. We also saw former enemies and newfound partners Chad Gable and Sabin overcome the Undisputed Era. These are the final two teams. Only one can be crowned the first ever XWL tag team Champions! As we’re now one week away from this historic Main-Event...both teams, along with The XWL Tag Team Titles will be live in the ring tonight as they go face to face. Can they keep their hands to themselves, or might one of them, or both even...take this opportunity to stake their claim at The Championships just days before they clash in the finals of The Motor City Cup?  

Can't Catch a Break
Hungry for revenge Johnny called out Jericho. He pleaded for Jericho! And he got him! Except...not really. Instead of Jericho Gargano found Owens. Instead he was attacked from behind by Jericho! First eating a Codebreaker and then being powerbombed on the apron. Johnny lies a broken man. But still breathing. There is something about a man pushed much to far and Johnny could be reaching his breaking point at any time. What will happen this weak?


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World Television Championship #1 Contender




Main Event

The Motor City Cup Finalists Meet Face To Face

Anarchy is live from the Allstate Arena! The rabid XWL Universe is eagerly cheering for tonight's show to begin as we head to Mauro Ranallo and Corey Graves at ringside.

[Mauro Ranallo]
XWL is one week away from going to war, as we present Warzone live next week! However, before we head off to battle, the two final teams in the Motor City Cup will meet face to face as Alpha Club, represented by Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens, will be in the same building as their opponents, the odd, if not unique, pairing of Chad Gable and Chris Sabin!

[Corey Graves]
The Motor City Cup was founded to recognize the excellence that Chris Sabin and his former partner Alex Shelley shared as a tag team, and it's pretty fitting that Sabin finds himself in the finals of the tournament to crown XWL's inaugural Tag Team Champions with arguably one of the greatest pure wrestlers in XWL history, the former Intercontinental Champion Chad Gable.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Not just that, but we will crown a contender for Dean Ambrose's World Television Championship as the Bulgarian Brute, Rusev, takes on Undisputed Era's Golden Ticket, the ever incomparable Matt Sydal!

[Corey Graves]
These past few weeks, we've seen Miss Money In The Bank, the longest reigning XWL Women's Champion April become the target of the rather uncomfortable affections of Nikki Cross. Last week, we saw Allie also target April, only for Nikki Cross of all people to save April and put Allie's head through a car window! However, as XWL Women's Champion Natalya came to April's aid, Nikki then turned her aggressions towards the champ, leveling her and cradling the unconscious Miss Money In The Bank. Well, April will be in action tonight against "The Undeniable" Tessa Blanchard, and the demonic Allie will be in the ring with Little Miss Bliss.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Yes, but before we go any further, we need to discuss the chaotic ending to last week's episode of Anarchy. Dean Ambrose had successfully defended his World Television Championship against Undisputed Era's own Adam Cole when The Cabinet's Aiden English charged the ring and cashed in his Money In The Bank contract! Well...or so we thought.

[Corey Graves]
No, Aiden English was nearly screwed out of his Money In The Bank contract by a power-hungry referee who was rightly fired by JBL, and the briefcase was returned to its rightful owner!

[Mauro Ranallo]
Right after Aiden English was rolled up and defeated by the champion, of course.

[Corey Graves]
What do you mean, of course!? He obviously wasn't prepared to be cheated out of his golden opportunity by a crooked referee who was probably in Ambrose's pocket!

[Mauro Ranallo]
For crying out loud, Corey, Aiden English got beaten on his own accord and our "esteemed" General Manager, JBL, saved his stooge's ass from public humiliation!

[Corey Graves]
I'd suggest you bite your tongue Mauro, that is, if you don't want to wind up in the job center with that referee! Our GM is doing a great job in keeping XWL a fair, non-discriminatory environment. I don't see why you have to throw out these accusations of favoritism. Championship matches are earned fairly, and they are to occur with an impartial referee!

[Mauro Ranallo]
Aiden English was handed the briefcase at Emergence and then he was handed it back after Dean Ambrose beat hi...

However, as Mauro and Corey continue to bicker, the feed slowly fades into the familiar loop of static from last week.



[???]
Oh, Nattie...you're trying so hard to play best friends with April, aren't you? You're trying so hard to make sure that April doesn't stab you in the back and take the title that you spent the last eight years scratching and clawing to obtain. Imagine that? Working that hard to reach the ultimate prize in women's wrestling, only for it to be ripped away in seconds?



[???]
The funny thing is...April's been in your shoes before. Having to look over her shoulder, having to dread the day that Money In The Bank was cashed in on her. Knowing that when that briefcase was cashed in, that her title reign would come to an end. You're trying to keep a hold on that title for as long as you can, and look where it's gotten you? Now you're stuck in the middle of a cute little lover's quarrel with April and that rabid mutt who's trying to get in her pants. It's adorable, really. Not them, no, those two are absolutely disgusting. It's adorable that you're trying to protect a girl who went so far to defeat you. Who went so far to destroy you.



[???]
You know what, Natalya? I think you're scared of April. I think you're afraid. Why? Because you know deep down in your heart that you can't beat April. That's why you're trying to keep her from cashing in on you: Because you know you can't beat April when the pressure is on. But you know who can?



[???]
You'll find out, Nattie...you'll all find out. All in due time...



[???]
See you soon, champ...

The Boss' theme begins to play throughout the arena and she's met with her usual reaction from the crowd: a strong and loud boo which perfectly expressed how they felt about Sasha. Sasha Banks steps out from behind the curtain and she struts to the center of the stage with her signature confidence shown in every step and movement in her body. She flashes her signature Legit Boss rings to the camera...



And then she pushes them out the way and strikes her signature pose.



[MAURO RANALLO]
This is Sasha Banks' first match since being cleared following that gruelling Hell and a Cell encounter against Natalya, Ladies and Gentleman, so you should be in for a treat. However, per the request of our expert doctors and physicians, they suggested that Sasha takes it easy tonight, so instead of facing one of our top-notch women... they have sought out local competitors in order to find someone who deserves a chance against a former Woman's Champion.



Sasha Banks is all smiles though as she comes down the entrance ramp. Obviously, whether you like her or not, you have to imagine how happy she must be to be back in that ring doing the thing she loves. The big loss at Final Stand to her ex-best friend might've damaged her confidence some but there was a lot of it there so it would take more than that to take the Boss down from her gold throne she sat on.

[COREY GRAVES]
Normally, I would suggest that Sasha Banks is trying to take the easy way out... but I'll give it to her. She could've taken the easy way out at Final Stand but she didn't. She could've been handed the championship by match stoppage but she didn't. She wanted to fight. I'm sure she would've been fighting the likes of April or Natalya tonight if she was the one making the match but she's taking what she's given and she's rolling with it.



Sasha Banks turns the corner and points at someone in the crowd.

[MAURO RANALLO]
What makes this match interesting is Liv Morgan in the audience! It looks like she's bought a ticket.

Sasha has carried her 'BOSS' sunglasses from the top of the ramp to here and once she approaches Liv, she places the sunglasses on her new-found friends face. Liv's face lights up as if she has just kissed the hand of Elvis. She smiles widely, almost in an unsettling manner, as if she were a crazed fan. As Banks snickers and begins to strut towards the ring, Morgan can be heard screaming out: "GET HER BOSS!" Liv can be seen trying to rally the crowd around her as the camera follows Sasha to the ring, but to no avail, all except a few of the men on either side of Liv actively abstain from cheering on the Boss.

[MAURO RANALLO]
I don't really know what's going on between these two. Sasha Banks was the woman who took Liv out of action a number of weeks ago but it looks like Liv Morgan has forgotten all about that. I don't know if she's suffering from some amnesia or perhaps she's trying to start over in the company? No offence to Liv, she's a tremendous competitor, but her first run here wasn't anything special. She had a number of opportunities to prove herself and our former General Manager handpicked her to be in Money in the Bank... but she failed her a number of times. I'm not sure how this will work out for Liv Morgan but I will give her a chance. Sasha Banks may not be the best person but she's one hell of a wrestler.

Sasha Banks strips herself of her gold jacket and tosses it at Liv before she climbs the apron and enters the ring. The referee and her opponent are already in the ring waiting for her. The Boss steps over to her side of the ring and the referee checks with bot ladies. The local competitor from the Chicago area nods her head and Sasha does the same. Sasha clearly seems more confident than the local competitor who is taking this very seriously since this was their first chance at the big-time. The referee waves his arm and calls for it. THE BELL RINGS! The match wasn't very back and forth like a normal match could be. Sasha Banks was the superior in this match and beat the local competitor at every twist and turn. She was faster than them and she looked like she was at the top of her game. She teased them and maybe got a little too over confident... but that was Sasha Banks for you. The local competitor got a little bit of offense in when they smacked the Boss with an elbow which caused her to stumble backwards. Sasha gripped her nose and when they went for a clothesline, she ducked them and quickly dropped them with a BANK STATEMENT! AND SHE TAPS!



[COREY GRAVES]
And just like that, the Boss picks up a win on Anarchy! I have to give it to Sasha, after that brutal match with Natalya at Final Stand X, many people were speculating if Banks would ever be able to get back on the horse again. After tonight, I doubt anyone is still thinking that. She doesn't seem to have missed a step!

After the match, Liv Morgan jumps the barricade after Banks rolls out of the ring. Sasha's glasses are still placed atop her head as she makes contact with the Boss by the ring apron with an ecstatic embrace. Morgan is bouncing up and down in pure excitement, hyping the veteran up on her easy win this week.

[MAURO RANALLO]
Perhaps it has something to do with her curious and blossoming relationship with XWL Superstar Liv Morgan. Maybe the Boss has a new lucky charm in her corner?

Seconds later, three members of security rush down the ramp and separate the two Superstars.Two of the men detain the squirming Liv Morgan by both of her arms as she physically protests with all of her might. Sasha seems equally as shocked, instantly questioning the security team's actions.

[MAURO RANALLO]
Wait, what's this?!

[COREY GRAVES]
According to the doctor's orders, Liv Morgan isn't permitted on this side of the barricade! Her apparent fragile condition forced the XWL physician to prohibit her from getting close to any action for liability's sake.

Sasha gets in the face of the head security guard, typical Boss behavior on full display. "DON'T TOUCH HER. WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE, HUH?.. I'M THE BOSS, AND I SAID SHE'S WITH ME." After a brief moment of deliberation, the security guard signals for his two men to unhand the blonde, who jerks her arms free and sticks her tongue out to both men before running back to Sasha's side. The Boss nods at the security guard as he proves that he knows who calls the shots. After placing her arm around her new bestie's shoulders, Banks and Morgan take a hike back up the ramp with Liv burning holes through the security guards over her shoulder. The duo eventually disappear backstage as Anarchy cuts to a commercial break.

As Anarchy returns from break Finn Balor’s music hits and the fans begin to cheer. Balor walks out onto the stage with mic in hand and a smug look on his face.

Mauro:
Finn Balor does not look pleased after his devistating loss to Alpha Club last week.

Corey:
Could you blame him, Mauro? Things definitely didn’t go well last week and now we’re about to hear from him first hand.

Balor steps into the ring and looks out into the sea of people.
[b]
Balor:
Last week, my partner and I, took a devistating loss to the Alpha Club that I personally did not see coming. But if I’m being quite honest, that’s not the thing that’s bothering me. I leave here for a few months due to injury and my fellow brothers seem to be playing the nice guy part and following the rules. You see, that just isn’t me, and it seems like management isn’t too happy about that. Well, I’ve got two words for anyone who thinks I’m gonna sit back and play by the rules. This whole “nice guy” thing isn’t my forte. I have nothing against my Bullet Club brethren but I’m telling you right now. I’m about to start working my way back to the top of the ladder here in XWL. I used to be feared. I used to be one of the best here in this company and I’m about to prove to each and every one of you that the nightmare here in XWL… is just beginning. You can run… you can hide… but you damn sure can’t outrun a bullet.

[b]Finn Balor then throws the mic as the crowd sits there wondering what just happened.

Corey:
I couldn’t have said it better myself. Balor is making everything about him and I agree with that.

Mauro:
You have to wonder what his Bullet Club brothers think about what Finn just told us all. I guess we will find out soon enough.

With a quick graphic promoting tonight's Face to Face between the two teams set to collide in the Finals of The Motor City Cup at Warzone for The XWL Tag Team Championships...we then fade away from that, and to a group of individuals that certainly didn't have a great week on the week those teams cemented their spots in history. We see Matt Sydal, Roderick Strong, Kyle O'Reilly, Leo Kruger, and Pete Dunne standing by in a crowded group with none other than backstage corespondent Mike Rome. Despite their own individual shortcomings on last week's episode of Anarchy, The 5 of the 6 members of The Undisputed Era stand united together.

[Mike Rome]
Gentlemen, to say last week was a rough night for you is a bit of an understatement...after your incredible performances at Final Stand...it was somewhat unexpected to see collectively how much of a step backwards it was in comparison. I obviously understand Adam Cole isn't able to be apart of this interview so I'll start with of course you Matt Sydal and Roderick Strong. You made it to the Semi-Finals of The Motor City Cup, one match away from earning your spot in the inaugural XWL Tag Team Championship Match at Warzone...but a newly formed team in Chad Gable & Chris Sabin upset you claiming that spot for themselves. My real question beyond how do you come back from this, is do you regret poking fun at their new union, even going as far to insist they wait until after your celebration to tear each other apart? Perhaps that motivated them even further to beat you?

Matt, given he was the one pinned by Sabin last week speaks up first.

[Matt Sydal]
Regret isn't in my vocabulary, Mike. I don't regret a single moment of my career, because every moment, whether good or bad, made me into the star I am. It's why I stand here, 8...years later, STILL XWL's longest reigning World Heavyweight Champion in history! Did we underestimate them? Maybe. Was that a mistake? Sure. But what can we do about that now? Looking back on yesterday leaves you unprepared for today, it leaves your readiness for tomorrow in question because you're stuck in the past. The night didn't go as we planned, but that is the difference between a united group, and guys just hanging around because it's convenient. We are human, sometimes super human, I mean have you seen what each of us can do in the ring? But at the end of the day, we are human. We don't always succeed, but unlike others that wallow in pity, or throw blame around...we use those shortcomings to motivate us that much more. I let my brothers down last week, but they stand here tonight STILL my brothers. We're a fully wired system that won't short circuit in the face of adversity, we're stronger than that.

Roderick Strong
Matt’s right. We made mistakes, we underestimated those guys, it was disappointing and frustrating without a doubt, but mistakes only make us stronger. We have several options when it comes to teams within our band of brothers to win those tag team titles so there is still hope. We sit back study the competition some more and we execute our plan once more when the time is right. In the meantime, we will be watching the finals at Warzone closely. But not all is bad in The Land of Undisputed, as I have a match tonight with Seth Rollins. I’m not going to say this is an easy win for me, because Seth is no slouch but tonight I’m going to prove that the loss me and Matt took last week was just a minor bump in the road on the way to the top. I’m going to bounce back and show just how good I really am.

[Mike Rome]
And now to you, Kyle O'Reilly.  Last week you were scheduled to face off against "The Cowboy" James Storm in your highly anticipated singles action debut.  However, Bray Wyatt intervened before the match could even begin and left you laying on the mat following a devastating Sister Abigail...

[Kyle O'Reilly]
Last week, Bray Wyatt took it too far.  He attacked me from behind.  I mean, come on... what kind of a man does that?  He's a coward.  That's why he spends so much time in the dark where he can hide in the shadows away from any kind of confrontation.  And that is why he needs to have followers, to protect him and shield him from anything that might upset him.  Well Bray, prepare to be upset.  Because I'm challenging you to a match at Warzone.  One-on-one... right under the bright lights of pay-per-view and in front of millions of people watching around the world.  That's where the Undisputed Era thrives... on the big stage.  That's where I thrive Bray.

O'Reilly has a glint in his eye and you can tell he fully believes what he is saying as his teammates nod in agreement.

[Kyle O'Reilly]
So while you may have caught me off guard last week - because you know - I don't have eyes in the back of my head?  When we come face-to-face, it's going to be a different story.  And this story?  It ends with multiple alternate endings to keep it exciting!  Because nobody finds your voodoo crap entertaining Bray.  So here's how it's gonna go:  Either A) you're knocked out and down for the three count as I break your jaw.  B) you tap out when I snap your arm and/or your neck - I haven't really decided yet.  Or C) you're stretchered out of the arena in an ambulance when I beat you into a bloody pulp.  All three sound pretty good to me. How about you guys?

O'Reilly looks around at his fellow UE members and they each mutter out different options and have a small discussion amongst themselves about which way is best to maim Bray Wyatt until the Bruiserweight himself takes the spotlight and begins to speak.


THE BRUISERWEIGHT’
Pete Dunne
What was said last week, isn't enough for all of you? It's not enough for us to tell you what we're going to do, we're going to have to show it? That's no problem, no sweat off our backs. My mates and I, my.. brothers are handling things the way we do best. By putting every hopeful in their place. You can compare us all you'd like, try and tell us that we're way in over our heads. There's NO way, that we're going to be able to accomplish the impossible. My boy Kyle here is going to handle Bray Wyatt, no amount of mind games will stop you from getting KTFO'd and you'll be in the back of the line once again.

Pointing down at the ground and rolling his shoulders.

THE BRUISERWEIGHT’
Pete Dunne
Because, the fact of the matter is.. We're not scared. We're not scared of anyone that wants to step up and shoot their best shot. In fact, I dare you to try and throw ONE of us off our game. We make moves, we turn heads and we win championships. Setbacks don't exist for us, errors don't exist for us. It's all fated, and we have the whole damn world in the palm of our hands. Week in, week out, expect change to be made. Expect us to rise, and expect you to fall as we stand tall, saying WE TOLD YOU SO. I have five individuals behind me that will back me up on that, who has your back? Nobody. We are the nightmares your dreams warned you about. We're changing the game, you're just living in our world, face the facts.

After Dunne has made that statement, he folds his arms and takes a step out of the cameras view as everyone smiles to what he said, agreeing with every word. A few slaps on the back and The Undisputed Era are as confident as ever and united. The fearless Leo Kruger gives off the body language that he has something to say. Every member of the group, let's him have his moment to get something off his chest.

[Leo Kruger]
Last week.. I went to war with Bray Wyatt once again, and it was I once again emerged victorious, but sadly I was attacked from behind by Shawn Michaels with no answer as to why? You have my attention now Shawn, and I look forward to seeing you very soon...

Kruger laughs to himself crazily.

[Leo Kruger]
Do you even understand who you did this to Shawn? I am not alone...

The camera pans out showing The Undisputed Era as a whole

[Leo Kruger]
You deserve punishment for what you have done, and trust me. I am ready to deliver the worst pain you have ever experienced. I am ready to prove to everyone that I will always be better than you. Even if you are longest the champion in history, but I... I am the longest reigning champion of the new era. You see Shawn those boys you used to share the locker room with don't match the pure talent that stands here at this moment. You have gotten your good shot in. Now it is time for mine...

[Mike Rome]
A multitude of things transpired last week, but perhaps the biggest was of course Adam Cole's loss against Dean Ambrose where he didn't bring The World Television Championship home to The Undisputed Era. But strangely enough Matt, as a new number one contender is in need...General Manager JBL has actually presented that opportunity to you as you'll be going one on one with Rusev to decide Dean's next opponent. What was your reaction to finding out that?

[Matt Sydal]
I think we all know what our dear "boss" is trying to pull. He's not subtle, he's not generous, he's trying the oldest trick in the book. He wants to drive a wedge between us by extending as you call it an "opportunity" to the former contender's friend, me. This isn't the fruits of my labor being rewarded...this is a ploy, one that isn't going to work. See, we all six of us are an era as one. What one of us does, all of us are. So when one falls down, another rises up in their place, ready to finish what they started. Adam Cole was THIS close to taking Dean's World Television Title, THIS close.

Matt holds up his index finger and thumb close together as they're barely separated by any space, yet they don't touch.

[Matt Sydal]
Don't get me wrong, Dean's an incredible champion. I won't deny that he is a champion after my own heart. But as a Champion that has been in his shoes before...sometimes you keep pushing yourself so far...that when you try to push just one more time...there's nothing left and you lose everything. It's about conditioning, it's about being mentally sound, and not getting too comfortable. Dean's been rocking two belts for months now, he's bound to be used to that feeling by now, but every night is a new day. Defeating one of us last week doesn't mean he could do it again, or that he could beat any other member. After all, I've had Dean's number before...what's to say I don't still have it? Bottom line is this, this may be an opportunity presented with ill intentions, but I'm going to seize it like I've seized many others throughout my career. Rusev is a different beast, someone of his size that you don't typically see do well for whatever reason...but he's breaking that mold...he's surpassing the typical "big guy" expectations...and I know tonight I've got a hell of a fight awaiting me in that ring.

[Mike Rome]
So you believe that you can defeat The Bulgarian Brute?

[Matt Sydal]
What's that saying? The bigger they are, the harder they fall? I don't know if you've noticed Mike...but I've got a MEAN kick, and attached to that kick is a knee that can bring any man to theirs. Rusev may be big, he may be stronger than me...but all it's going to take is one perfectly timed kick and he'll be flat on his back...ready to see a shooting star...but he won't be able to wish when he sees it, because his breath will taken away as I crash down onto him, and leave him seeing not stars...but A star, standing over him as my hand is raised...and my ticket with Dean Ambrose is punched.

O'Reilly signals that he has something else to say and Mike Rome acknowledges by moving the mic towards him.

[Kyle O'Reilly]
It's a known fact that Matt Sydal is one of the brightest stars in the world.  We all are.  Every last one of us standing here is a star that shines brightly and stands out from the rest.  The six of us... are winners.  And don't give me that look... I haven't forgotten about the failures we've experienced recently.  We could easily stand here and ignore the losses we've suffered... But winners are not afraid of losing.  Failure is part of the process of success.  People who avoid failure also avoid success.  The more you fail and recover and improve, the better you become.  That is why we stand before you today stronger than ever.  Better than ever.  With every loss, with every win, with every passing week, we improve.  That is why we are the best in the world.  And that... that is undisputed.

The Undisputed Era all throw up their signature UE hand gesture and smirk into the camera as the segment fades away to a commercial break.

Natalya stands outside of a door with the words April written in the middle. She debates whether going in to talk about last week is such a good thing or not. It would be much simpler to try and move on and forget the unpleasant events but that would be running away from the issue. And running from a problem is never something Natalya did. With a deep breath in and out Natalya turns the knob and goes in. As she starts to open her mouth she finds a rope thrown around her neck and is dragged against the body of another woman. The rope is tied tighter and tighter, cutting off circulation until there is a cry of 'oh my god' from whoever the attacker is. At that point the hold is loosened and the rope taken from around her neck. As she weezes for air she finally turns around to find her attacker. April. April backs away with wide horrified eyes and a rope in hand. A noose. One that Natalya knows all too well

[April]
I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry IM SORRY IM SORRY!

April continues to mutter apologies as if stuck on a loop. Natalya stares at the shivering form of April and notices strange things. April's eyes are bloodshot and she has bags underneath them. He hair is wild and sticking into random direction. She isn't to pleasant smelling either

[Natalya]
April! What the hell? You can't just...just, tie a rope around someone's throat like that!

[April]
I haven't slept since I don't know when. Every time I close my eyes I see Allie. Every bump in the night could be Nikki. I can't rest Nattie! I keep my back to the wall and I watch the door. Cause I know they're coming. They coming to hurt me. To defile me. To KILL ME! I thought you were one of them I'm so sorry Nattie. I'm so sorry but..look...look around you and you'll understand!

As Natalya does she finds a disturbing sight. Pictures are taped all around April's locker room. Pictures of her and Natalya. Some from their party last week, others just candid photos of times they've shared the ring together as foes. There is only one thing that's the same. Every picture has Natalya's head cut out and Nikki Cross's head put in place. The warped setting takes Natalya's mind for a spin and as she turns to April she finds her friend staring back with a horrified expression

[April]
She got my number somehow and keeps calling. All of this...and now you've been dragged into this. She thinks I love you and now she's gonna try to hurt you and get you out the picture! I brought this on you and I don't know what to do! They keep sneaking up on me, I'm always having to be on my guard it's driving me insane!

[Natalya]
Don't worry about me, I've dealt with my fair share of crazy...no offense. Just breathe, breathe April...look at me.

Natalya places her hand on April's chin, directing her eyes in line with her own.

[Natalya]
All of this? It's mind games, she's trying to get in your head. But if you just breathe...take a deep breath in and out...you'll see this for what it is. Is it creepy? Beyond it. Is it hard to even process? Absolutely. Does it feel like Nikki's eyes are moving in those pictures somehow even though I know they're not? Yes. But it is smoke and mirrors...it is a tactic, one that is used to prey on the weak. And if I learned one thing from our 9 months of craziness together last year? You are NOT weak. This?

The Women's Champion motions her hand around the room again showing us the truly horror movie esque scene where we learn that the psycho, shocker...is obsessed with their victim.

[Natalya]
You are stronger than this, you know this isn't real...you KNOW what this is. She wants to drive you mad, to drive you into her arms when you feel like you can't take anymore...but you won't do that, because that sort of thing may work on anyone else? But it will NOT work on YOU!

April slowly shakes her head, as if shaking off Natalya's

[April]
I wonder if I'm as strong as you think. This is so...foreign. And you might not care about being involved but I do. I care anytime you're hurt or in danger. Cause you mean a lot to me and to have Nikki hit you and imply the things that she implied...it makes my stomach turn. I just...everything up to this poor my has been simple. I have the title, they want the title. Maybe even someone who just wants to prove they're better than me. But these two... how?

April looks Natalya in the eye and in April's expression you can see how ashamed she is to even bring up her dark past

[April]
How did you overcome me? I was...I did things... I was Cross and Allie back then. How did you not get driven mad by the things I did to you?

Natalya's expression shifts from supportive yet confused to absolute seriousness.

[Natalya]
I was...

It's not a part Natalya ever speaks of, or likely even thinks of, it's more so a repressed memory at this point. But we remember the absolute broken shell she was the night after her defeat from April, the 4th loss in their 9 month rivalry in a row. She wasn't the loving Natalya we knew, she had lost that light within.

[Natalya]
The one thing that kept me going was knowing that "good" would triumph in the end...but when it didn't...I was driven out of my mind because what you were...what you embodied...wasn't something that's supposed to snuff out the lone light in all the darkness.

There's a reason Natalya throughout this year has expressed how she started thinking she'd never get to this point, and that reason is because April ripped her very spirit out of her, and she almost was driven to the point of no return.

[Natalya]
I don't have the perfect answer for how I found myself again...it was a lot of things all at once really. A supportive best friend...support from the fans, seeing you show the first sign of hope that you could change, that my failure maybe had some bigger purpose than just overcoming you. I felt sorry for myself, I questioned everything I ever knew, and I thought about quitting...but something wouldn't let me. I'm not a quitter, no matter how much I maybe should have over the years...it just isn't in my blood. And I don't know what inner strength you have, that's sort of a journey for you to discover. All I can really do is be here to steer you on the right path..to keep you from going too far off course. I think you have to make a conscious decision right now, that...no matter what either of them do, or what they say...you will find your way back to the person you are now. You need to protect the light in you, the fire that will at some point start to die down. It's not going to be easy, but I do stand here proof that you CAN come back from anything. And I know that as strong as you are, you will not succumb to the darkness. You'll come close, it will call out to you as if it's the only thing that can save you...but you won't give in. And in that moment, when you stand there broken...physically and mentally, maybe even regretting your decision to not take it up on it's offer...that light within will shine brighter than ever, casting out any "demons" or demented souls and you'll be free. You won't believe it at first...you'll ask if it's just another trick, but then it'll all become clearer...and you'll at last retrieve the peace you fought for so long to have.

Natalya's eyes blink quite a bit, as if she were recalling her own story...her own path that when she was lost, did somehow reveal the light at the end of the tunnel.

[Natalya]
This isn't going to be easy, April...but you just need to remember what you're fighting for, what you have fought for up until this point. Nothing can take that from you if you don't let it. They will try, and they may succeed at first...you need to be ready for that. But when you've all but given up, you'll find the will to fight again...I hope it doesn't come to that point, but just be ready for if it does. And remember, I will be here for you. If you need me, if you feel like you can't fight anymore...I'll be there by your side and I'll hold your hand as you get back on that path to overcome them.

April processes Natalya's speech before nodding to herself. She gives Natalya a hesitant smile

[April]
I think maybe sometimes you put too much stock into me based on past accomplishments. I'm not sure if I can live up to the standards you have for me. But...feeling sorry for myself and letting them drive me crazy with fear and paranoia isn't an option. Not one I'm willing to live with anyway. I'm supposed to be an example for everyone that believes in me after all

April's grip on the noose tightens, making Nataly self consciously flinch, unseen by April

[April]
I won't let my life be derailed by those two psychos. Tonight Nattie. Tonight I'm gonna go out there and end this tonight. Either I'm gonna destroy them, or they're gonna eat me alive but this all ends tonight!

Natalya looks as if she's gonna try to stop April but Ms Money in the Bank cuts her off

[April]
Thank you Nattie. You've given me some fight back that I lost. It's nice to know I can always count on you. Maybe someday our roles will be reversed and it's you who'll need me

With one final smile April turns on her heels and leaves the locker room, noose held firmly between her hands, and bad intentions on her mind while Natalya stares on concerned as the cameras fade away.

Normal Match

World Television Championship #1 Contender






[Mauro Ranallo]
Rusev's about to spear Matt Sydal straight through the barricade!

[Corey Graves]
Something tells me this is a message directed straight at Jeff Hardy.

But as The Bulgarian Brute barrels right toward Sydal, Matt leaps up into the air in an almost leapfrog like manner, and Rusev unable to stop himself crashes THROUGH the barricade as Matt falls back to the floor having avoided certain doom but given the method he used to dodge that doom he landed awkwardly on his leg, and as the referee's already halfway through his ten count, this is a dire predicament for this number one contenders match to be in.


[Mauro Ranallo]
Rusev just went head first into that barricade, he's gotta be out!

[Corey Graves]
Matt Sydal is one of the most slippery opponents you'll ever compete against, and that right there is an example of why. A very wise evasion, but Mauro the referee's at a 5 count now, Sydal has to get back in the ring.

[Mauro Ranallo]
I think his foot twisted when he landed back on it, he's working with a bum wheel.

Fans cheer Matt on trying to rally behind him to get him back to the ring, as his only method to make that possible seems to be crawling. He starts to make the seemingly long journey back to the ring as he pulls himself forward, all while Lana is shouting in frustration, but also obvious concern as her husband seems to be in trouble. If Matt makes it back in before the referee's count, Rusev will lose this by count out, and lose his opportunity to compete for The World Television Championship.

[Mauro Ranallo]
He's digging deep, Corey.

[Corey Graves]
With the awful week The Undisputed Era had last week the pressure is on to turn that all back around. Adam Cole may not have dethroned Dean Ambrose...but if he can earn his way into a match with Dean? Matt could seek revenge for the entire Undisputed Era and potentially defeat the man he at one time had the number of.

[Mauro Ranallo]
The referee's at a 7 now...he's going on 8.

The audience gets even more rowdy as Sydal's hands grip the top of the ring apron, trying to use it to pull himself up...to get back into the ring, to avoid this match ending this way. The referee readies his count of 9, waiting the appropriate duration before doing so, watching as everyone else watches Matt use everything he has left in him to get to his feet! All he needs to do now is propel himself under the bottom rope and he'll win this match, maybe not in the method he'd like to, but at this stage in his career a victory is a victory, it's certainly better than the alternative in neither man being the winner, right?

[Mauro Ranallo]
This is gonna be close!

[Corey Graves]
I think he may have it...

Just before Sydal is able to lift his leg and push himself under the bottom rope, he's blindsided by a high heel to the side of the head! Rusev's Ravishing wife Lana, who was watching the events transpire from ringside, was not about to sit idly by as her husband gets counted out. Naturally, it appears she had removed her right heel and chucked it at the head of Matt Sydal! Dazed and confused by what the hell just happened, Sydal stops dead in his tracks as the referee momentarily postpones the final count of 10 in order to scold Lana, likely in preparation for ejecting her from ringside completely.

Just when it seemed like The Ravishing Russian would meet that fate, Rusev has found his way back to his feet, albeit out of it seeing as he just drove himself head first into the unforgiving barricade, and locks a distracted Matt Sydal in his sights. Rusev sees this as his opportunity, unaware that the ref is dangerously close to the dreaded ten count, and lets out a roar, causing Lana to take a few steps back out of the proverbial danger zone and Sydal to begin turning around but before he could fully do so, Rusev has already begun his charge, delivering his swift but deadly Machka Kick to the back of Sydal's head, sending him to thinly layered padding like a sack of golden tickets. Rusev begins thrusting his arms back and forth as Lana begins shouting at him to get him back into the ring before the count out but just as Rusev turns around and begins to slide in, the referee reaches the ten count, ending this match in a double countout. In a match that had Championship implications, what does this mean for the World Television Championship, does this mean the Champion has no challenger or is there another course of action to take?





JBL rolls out onto the stage as the fans begin to boo. He smiles and waves as if he hears nothing but clapping and cheers. Lana and Rusev turn to their new GM as he prepares to speak.

$JBL$
Rusev I know how upset you must be. After an entire match of whooping that sorry excuse for an opponent around this ring, you loose due to count out. I know it’s simply not fair. Especially seeing that until now, you had a General Manager that would never even look at you twice, much less give you the shot you rightfully deserve. Trust me, I know, she was my General Manager too. But things have changed around here. I noticed your talent the very first time you stepped foot in this ring, and when I became GM I told myself I’d be damned if I didn’t give you what was rightfully yours. A chance. A chance to prove yourself. A chance for glory. A chance for gold.

Rusev and Lana nod in acceptance. They both like and agree with the words spewing from our GM’s mouth. By this time Matt Sydal has begun to regain consciousness and stumble onto his feet.

$JBL$
And as for the “almighty” golden ticket. I know it’s been quite while since you’ve been in an actual championship match Matty boy, Hell its been a while since you’ve done much of anything besides fetching coffee and dry cleaning, but that’s no reason to behave like an animal. I gave you this opportunity here tonight because I wanted to show that I truly am not a biased General Manager, and truth be told, I wanted to see if you still had what it took to get the job done.....on your own that is. But you impressed me. During the whole match, the entire beat down rusev was putting on you, there was no sight of the rest of the Undisputed Job-

[Mauro Ranallo]
Oh come on. Is he serious? For over a year he has wrecked havoc across the XWL roster with the Cabinet using numbers to get ahead, and now he’s accusing Matt Sydal of doing the “unpractical” thing?

[Corey Graves]
No Mauro, that’s not it at all. He’s mentioning what transpired at Final Stand when Matt Sydal used the numbers to screw JBL out of the match. Matt Sydal KNEW he had no chance of winning and keeping his job in a one on one.

[Mauro Ranallo]
The Cabinet came out first, or do you not remember that?

[Corey Graves]
JBL knew the Undisputed Era was just getting ready to pounce. He’s a businessman. He made precautions.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Even if that was the case, what right does he have to call them jobbers? They’ve beaten the Cabinet every time they have faced off. They’ve been dominating nearly every division. Hell Undisputed Era member Adam Cole was just in last weeks main event against Dean Ambrose for the World Television Championship-

[Corey Graves]
Which he lost Mauro. They may have a few lucky wins under their belt, but when it matters, when it TRULY matters, they don’t have what it takes to get the job done. Adam Cole last week, and now Matt Sydal. It’s sad really.

JBL laughs to himself as the fans boo, Matt Sydal obviously not appreciating his GM’s choice of words.

$JBL$
Excuse me. There was no sight of the rest of the Undisputed Era. And that in itself is an accomplishment you should be proud of. However it now seems we have quite the predicament. For now that this match ended in a double count out, we don’t have a number one contender. Which is actually the very reason I have come out here. After seeing this match it was very clear that there was only one possible action to take. So without further a-due, ladies and gentlemen your new number one contender for the World Television Championship.....

JBL pauses leaving everyone on the edge of their seats. He looks to Matt Sydal, and Sydal looks back in disbelief. After everything they’ve been through JBL is actually going to choose him over rusev? Then his question is answered as JBL yells out the name.....

$JBL$
RUSEV!!!

Sydal looks to JBL in anger. He should have seen this coming. How could JBL let the past be the past? Rusev jumps into the air and begins thrusting his arms back and fourth yelling out himself. Lana let’s out a shriek of excitement for her husband as she pulls him in for a kiss. But their celebrations short lived. For JBL cuts them short as he continues to speak?

$JBL$
AND MATT SYDAL!!!

[Mauro Ranallo]
WHAT?! I can’t believe this!?

[Corey Graves]
And you said he was biased Mauro!? He just gave his enemy, the man who just possibly ended his wrestling career, a championship match.

[Mauro Ranallo]
I can’t believe what I’m hearing!

The crowd erupts into a frenzy as they can’t believe what they are hearing. Hell, Matt Sydal himself is in disbelief. But Rusev is not too happy with this announcement.

$JBL$
For the first time EVER, this Sunday at WarZone, the World Television Championship will be defended live on Pay Per View in a Triple Threat.....and it will be A Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match!!!

[Corey Graves]
Oh my god, what an announcement! JBL making history by announcing this match!

[Mauro Ranallo]
I can’t lie Corey, he is proving to be one hell of a GM.

The camera turns back to JBL.

$JBL$
Get ready gentlemen, you’ve got history to make.

JBL tips his hat and winks at both of the men standing in the ring before he turns his wheelchair around and wheels backstage. The final image we see before Anarchy fades to a commercial break is Matt Sydal and Rusev staring into each others eyes, both men ready for this Sunday.

Normal Match



*The theme of the Undisputed Era hits to the customary mixed reaction from the XWL Universe.*



*Kyle O'Reilly appears on the stage, pauses to throw up the UE hand sign, before continuing on his way down the entrance ramp.*

[Mauro Ranallo]
And here comes Kyle O'Reilly!  The most recent addition to the Undisputed Era who has already made quite the impact here in XWL!

[Corey Graves]
The Undisputed Era is made up of only the very best Mauro and O'Reilly definitely fits that bill.  Although, I'm not sure he fully understands what he's getting into by messing with Bray Wyatt.

[Jojo]
The following contest is scheduled for one fall!  Making his way to the ring, representing the Undisputed Era... KYLE O'REILLY!

*O'Reilly enters the ring and instantly calls for a microphone from ringside.  He gets one and begins to speak.*

[Kyle O'Reilly]
Cut the music!  This match isn't happening!  Well, it is, but not in the way you'd expect.

*There is a confused murmur from the fans in attendance before he continues.*

[Kyle O'Reilly]
You see, word is going around in the back that apparently Sami Zayn has lost his smile.  Not because he failed to regain the World title but because Kevin Owens is spending all of his time with another Canadian...

*O'Reilly is loving laying into his opponent in the same way as he always loves giving out the insults.*

[Kyle O'Reilly]
Not only that!  But Sami has finally realized what a loser he is!  So when he saw that he was scheduled to face off against me - a winner! - he's gone and retreated back into his shell in some dark corner somewhere crying into a Kevin Owens shirt.

*O'Reilly smirks.*

[Kyle O'Reilly]
An Alpha would be out here tonight to face me...but then again that word's never really fit Sami anyways. He's more of a follower...like how he followed close behind Matt Sydal's world title reign record, but failed to break it.  I hear Bray Wyatt is looking for followers Sami... you know, after I kicked his head off two weeks ago and ditched him for bigger and better things!

*O'Reilly doubles over in laughter, almost hysterical, before finally composing himself.*

[Kyle O'Reilly]
Anyway... anyway... this match right now, is going to be a Kyle O'Reilly victory!  So ring the bell ref.  Ring it!

*With some hesitation the match official calls for the bell.*

[Mauro Ranallo]
Well, this is unexpected.

[Corey Graves]
Unexpected it may be Mauro but O'Reilly is well within his rights to do this.  Why should he miss out on yet another debut match here on Anarchy?  Last week Bray Wyatt ruined his match before it even started and this week Sami Zayn didn't even show up!  

*The referee begins his count.  With every second that goes by, O'Reilly becomes visibly more elated as he approaches his win.

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10!*

[Corey Graves]
Yes!  What a great effort by Kyle O'Reilly in this match here tonight!  What a debut!  What a victory!  I see great things in his future Mauro!

[Mauro Ranallo]
...

*There is a very awkward reaction from the XWL Universe as the count reaches ten meaning that O'Reilly is the "victor".  You would've thought that he'd just won the World title himself give his over-reaction.  He raises his microphone up once again with a huge smile on his face.*

[Kyle O'Reilly]
Say it!  Go on say it!  I beat a former World Champion!  Say it!

*Jojo is also very hesitant, but she knows what he's saying is correct and that she has a job to do.  She reluctantly obliges.*

[Jojo]
The winner of this match... Kyle O'Reilly!



*As his music hits once again, O'Reilly throws his hands up in triumph and begins a victory lap around the ring.*

[Mauro Ranallo]
I think this is a little too much.

[Corey Graves]
He just won his debut match in XWL Mauro!  Cut him some slack!  This celebration shows how much that victory means to him!

*O'Reilly stops on the rampway and shouts "You're next Bray Wyatt!" before slowly beginning to back up the ramp...*


























*Following the creepy transition, the arena is plunged into darkness.  The music stops.  An eerie silence deafens the proceedings. A sole spotlight appears, focused on O'Reilly who is completely baffled by what is happening.  A further, larger spotlight focuses on the ring, revealing around 30 or so robed figures with their faces obscured.  The crowd goes crazy in reaction of this unexpected occurrence.*

[Corey Graves]
What the-?

*The figures inside the ring each unhood simultaneously, revealing sheep masks of various shapes and sizes and of different colours.  They then slowly raise their right arms and point at O'Reilly who is froze in horror by what is he is seeing.  His jaw has been on the floor for quite some time.*

[Mauro Ranallo]
The master of mindgames Bray Wyatt has made it clear here tonight... he's coming for Kyle O'Reilly at Warzone!  

*As the "sheep" continue to point at O'Reilly he finally snaps out of it and high-tails out of there, running back to the backstage area with his tail between his legs.  He wants no part of this, but he asked for it.  At Warzone it will be Kyle O'Reilly versus Bray Wyatt whether he likes it or not.  Anarchy fades to a commercial break...*

Coming back from commercial break we see none other than Dean Ambrose standing in the ring with two chairs and a basic white board hanging with the words Ambrose Asylum written on it in permanent marker. Dean's titles, his everything, sit neatly in a corner as Dean walks around casually with his microphone in hand. Finally, after keeping the crowd in suspense Dean begins to talk



[Dean Ambrose]
Ya know, I've watched enough of these crappy shows by Jericho and Owens and Zayn that I thought huh, maybe I should do something like that. After all, I got nothing to do tonight. So I give you, the first ever episode, of The Ambrose Asylum!

This draws a huge pop from the crowd as Dean nods his head in agreement of the cheers



[Dean Ambrose]
Now see, we're on a bit of a budget and things are kind of tight around here so don't be expecting any Jeritron anytime so but we'll make due with what we have! I thought to myself long and hard about who I wanted as my first guest. It could have been anyone I guess. It could have been the new GM JBL *The Crowd Boos*it could have been the Alpha Club! *Booooo*it even...could have been Undisputed Era and I have sent out the invitations if they ever want to come hash it out with their World Champion. But no, there was one man who I felt deserved and needed to be heard and that man...is JOHNNY GARGANO!



The theme of Gargano begins to a huge ovation from the XWL fans.  Gargano makes his way out onto the stage and despite recent events he seems to be more upbeat than you'd expect.  He is still noticeably not moving freely given the assault at Final Stand and just last week on Anarchy.

[Mauro Ranallo]
And here comes Johnny Wrestling!

[Corey Graves]
He doesn't look to be in good shape Mauro.  I'm getting tired of saying that.  If he's not physically capable of being an XWL Superstar he should just pack his bags and leave.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Don't be so harsh Corey.  Gargano has been through a lot, firstly at the hands of The Miz and more recently at the hands of Chris Jericho.  If there's one thing you and everyone should know about Johnny Gargano, it's that despite all the physical trauma, you can never keep him down.  He has more heart and passion for this business than anyone I have ever witnessed grace that ring.

Gargano reaches the bottom of the entrance ramp and takes in the set of the Asylum.  The warden of the Asylum, Ambrose, is clapping his guest onward.  Gargano climbs the steps and through the ropes before looking around at the XWL Universe, all cheering for him.

Gargano shakes the hand of Ambrose and takes a mic from him before taking a seat.

[Dean Ambrose]
Great to have you on the show Johnny. Now, I gotta be frank with you Johnny. You have some pretty terrible luck. When I first won the World Heavyweight Championship I gave out an open challenge to anyone and it was you who answered. We were prepared to throw down and the The Miz got in the way and stole your spot. That was messed up, but who would have guessed that it would happen twice! Jericho is a slime ball and he stole what could have been your shot at the World Heavyweight Championship. I gotta ask man, what is going through the mind of Johnny Wrestling?

Gargano raises his microphone.

[Johnny Gargano]
First of all Dean, thanks for having me on the premiere episode of The Ambrose Asylum!  It's a real nice setup you have here...

Gargano eyes the set of Asylum with a grin and a hint of sarcasm.  Dean nods in approval.

[Johnny Gargano]
As for your question: What's going through my mind?  That's all anybody wants to know these days.  What's going through the mind of Johnny Gargano?  Is he crazy?  Why doesn't he just call it and leave?
After all the countless setbacks... after all the crap he has to go through on a weekly basis?  What is going through his mind?... What is going through the mind of Johnny Wrestling?

Gargano looks down at the ground, thinking to himself.  Does he even know what's going through his mind?  He has been pretty reckless lately and has shown little regard for his own health in his relentless pursuit of Jericho.  Has he lost it?  All the mental and physical damage he has suffered since his return in February...  Is all of this really worth it?

[Johnny Gargano]
I keep coming back, because this... this is my life.  I've never loved anything like I've loved professional wrestling.  But the only thing going through my mind right now, is the need for revenge.  I need to make Chris Jericho pay for what he's done.  My career was almost over at Final Stand.  The damage to my health was almost irreparable.  And then he has the audacity to once again try to injure me and finish the job last week on Anarchy by powerbombing me off the apron after yet another sneak attack?  Well guess what?... I'm still standing!

There is a huge pop from the fans as Gargano's intensity grows.  He rises to his feet to emphasize the fact that he is - in fact - still standing.



[Johnny Gargano]
I'd be lying if I said I was at a 100% right now...  But I'll be damned if I'm going to sit by and let him get away with what he's done.  If he wants to cripple me he can keep trying as much as he wants to because I'm not going away.  I plan on being a thorn in Jericho's side every single week until I get the payback I deserve.  As long as I'm still breathing, Chris will need to keep on looking over his shoulder.  Because I'm coming for him.  I'm coming for that payback.

A fire burns in the eyes of Gargano as he continues.

[Johnny Gargano]
I will be the one to break him, not the other way around.  I've already been to hell and back this year so anything he says, anything he does... is not going to break me.  And that Chris... that is something for you to think about.  That is something that needs to sink into your thick skull.  You really do not know what you have awaken inside of me or what I'm capable of.

A sinister look crosses the face of Gargano for the briefest of moments as his ominous last words which are filled with disdain for Jericho sink in.  He then continues in a much more light-hearted manner.



[Johnny Gargano]
Oh and Dean, when I'm through with Chris?  If you still have those titles over there... especially the World title...

Gargano looks longingly at the World Heavyweight Championship.  His desire to be champion is clear for all to see.  This is as close as he's come to the title in his career.  It's only a few feet away... so... so close.

[Johnny Gargano]
You know that I'm going to be coming for you.  As you said, I was robbed of my opportunity on two separate occasions... and you know what they say... the third time's the charm!

Deab looks at Gargano with an intense expression and the atmosphere is tense as the men stare each other down. That is before Dean laughs and slaps the back of Johnny kind of hard twice

[Dean Ambrose]
You got moxy kid! But if I can be frank...

Dean expression turns serious as he talks to Johnny as not the host, but as the World Heavyweight Champion

[Dean Ambrose]
When you do step to me I need you to know I'm not coming back at you with respect. I'm not coming to you with courtesy. I'm coming to you as a man who leads that locker room. I'm coming to you as a man that has no problem leaving you a broken heap of a man if it means holding on to this. Cause this...

Dean points to his World Heavyweight Championship sitting in the corner

[Dean Ambrose]
That title is mine and I take being Champion very very seriously. I've hurt good men like you for less and I'll go through any lengths, endure any pain, break any bone mine or yours to ensure that at the end of that night it's MY hand raised into the air. I'm just letting you know that when that day happens I hope you won't hold back because I promise you that I will not. But...maybe that day is coming sooner than you think. Because I got a little something for ya

Dean suddenly leans back as he feels around in his pocket. His face brightens as he pulls out a piece of paper

[Dean Ambrose]
See I thought something was shitty about this whole situation. So I went to a higher power to get help. This here states that Chris Jericho will have more match than just that tag team finals at Warzone!

Johnny gives Dean a questioning look as a tiny bit of the crowd start to catch on to what's about to be said

[Dean Ambrose]
Chris Jericho will face Johnny at Warzone and if Johnny wins he will be inserted in the title match with Jericho and I at Cyberslam! You might ask why would I do that? It's simple really. One, cause it fucks with Alpha Club. And two, because I like a challenge! You Johnny are not scared to go to hell and back with me or Jericho. If I can beat both of you all that proves is another reason I'll go down as the best World Heavyweight Champion anyone has ever seen! You got your shot Johnny, don't waste it. Third time yours charm correct?

Gargano is visibly stunned for a moment.  Is this really happening?  He then manages a smile, something which has been a rarity for Johnny Wrestling these days.

[Johnny Gargano]
Wow... Dean.  I-... I don't know what to say.  This is really unexpected but I have to thank you.  Thank you for making this happen.  At Warzone I not only have the chance to get my hands on Jericho but I have the opportunity to finally earn my chance at the World Heavyweight Championship.  I don't think I need to explain to you what that title means to me as I've let it be known many times it's my dream to one day hold that gold.  After all the nightmares I've been through, to accomplish my ultimate dream it would-

[???]
Quiet. Quiet. QUIET! QUIET!

A voice shouting into the microphone caused everyone’s attention to turn away from the two men in the ring. It was obvious who the voice belonged to. The blatant bitterness and the asshole tone made it obvious. Chris Jericho, the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship, Intercontinental Championship and World Tag Team Championship, rushes out from behind the curtain and he’s met with his usual boos. A microphone was held in his hand and he continues speaking his angered words.



[CHRIS JERICHO]
This is BULLSHIT and you know it! Johnny Gargano doesn’t DESERVE a chance to be apart of my championship match! He’s done nothing but bitch, moan and obsess over me!

Jericho continues to stomp down the entrance ramp. He extends his arm and points at the current World Heavyweight Champion - he still had that angered look spread across every feature on his face. You could see it in his eyes and on his angered scowl.

[CHRIS JERICHO]
Don’t fuck with me, Ambrose. I know you are bitter that I’m your challenger. I know you would’ve wanted anyone else to win that Final Stand-Off and now you’re trying to take that away from me. You’re trying to screw me because you’re scared. You know I can beat you and I would’ve beat you at Final Stand had I not had to deal with that pest known as AJ Styles beforehand. I have a face-to-face tonight against the Motory City Rejects and I’m in no mood to deal with you two. Where’s the proof, huh? Where’s the proof that our General Manager did this, huh? HUH, AMBROSE!?

Gargano is unusually calm, given his usual hostility towards Jericho. He raises his mic once again.

[Johnny Gargano]
I mean... it's right on this piece of paper he has. Why don't you come inside the ring and take a look?

Gargano points at the paper in Ambrose's hands before beckoning for his nemesis to enter the squared circle.  You can see the cogs turning in Jericho's head before he finally makes the decision to enter.  As soon as he does, Gargano snaps as he has done so on many occasions the past couple of weeks and launches himself at Jericho, clubbing away at the back of his head as Jericho tries to cover up.

[Corey Graves]
This is despicable!  This is an unprovoked attack!

[Mauro Ranallo]
Unprovoked?  Chris Jericho almost robbed Gargano of his career, of his livelihood!  On top of stealing his spot in the Final Stand Off!  This is as justified an attack as I have ever seen!  Finally Gargano gets his hands on Jericho!

Jericho falls down to the ground and Gargano mounts him, landing shot after shot.  The crowd are going crazy at this.  Ambrose just stands in an opposite corner, assessing the action, watching intently as a spectator.

[Mauro Ranallo]
All the pent up frustration and anger inside of Johnny Gargano has boiled over here tonight!  Things are breaking down in the Asylum!

Gargano relents, dismounts and goes across to a corner opposite to Jericho.  He signals for a superkick.  As Jericho gets to his knees he goes in for the kill as Ambrose points at Jericho too.  He goes for it, but Jericho ducks it!  Gargano spins around to try and take another shot quickly, but in an instant Jericho somehow manages to hit a Codebreaker!

[Corey Graves]
Yes!  Finally!  Take that Johnny!

Gargano is once again KO'd at the hands of Jericho.  There is a massive negative reaction from the fans as Jericho rises to his feet, feeling the effect of the beating at the hands of Gargano and holds the back of his neck.  He cricks his neck and few times before he turns around... DIRTY DEEDS!  Jericho's head is spiked off the mat by a devastating Dirty Deeds by the double champion Ambrose who has no intention of allowing Jericho to take the spotlight or have the last laugh on his show.  The XWL Universe once again begins to cheer.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Ambrose just hit a Dirty Deeds!  Jericho is down!  Jericho is down and out!

Ambrose stands tall over both the downed Gargano and Jericho - both potential challengers to his World title crown at Cyberslam - and raises the World title high above for all to see.  He is the champion and he intends to keep it that way.



[Mauro Ranallo]
A big statement by our champion here tonight as he stands tall over his challenger for Cyberslam Jericho and his prospective second challenger Gargano!

[Corey Graves]
It was a cheap shot on an already dazed Jericho!

[Mauro Ranallo]
Just what will happen at Warzone between Chris Jericho and Johnny Gargano?  One thing is for certain, it will be a WAR!

The segment then fades away to a further commercial break as Ambrose looks into the camera with a look of purpose and focus.

Anarchy rolls along as cameras are rolling outside the arena, where the possessed Demon Allie stands with arms folded over her chest. As she looks around, a clearly agitated Nikki Cross walks into shot, revealing a metal tire iron. She quickly reaches out and presses the tire iron to Allie's throat, using it to lift the Demon's chin to force Allie to look Nikki in the eyes, the Psycho Scot's mouth forming a toothy grin before quickly snapping into a snarl and tossing the tire iron to the ground. She then quickly rushes Allie and sending her back slamming into the brick wall behind her, forearm pressing against the blonde Demon's throat as Nikki begins to hiss her words into Allie's ear.

[Nikki Cross]
That was quite the little stunt you pulled last week. You know, attacking my April from behind like you did? Causing her blood to be spilled? Did it make you feel good? Did it make you feel powerful? Good. Because it made me feel that much better beating you down into that pavement. If you ever put a finger on her again? You'll have no fingers left to put on her once I'm through with you. I won't stop until you're burnt to a fuckin' crisp, just like your precious, beloved Rosemary. You know, the one that April burned alive? That had to sting, didn't it? Watching your best friend's corpse lay in that burning casket?

Nikki grinned as she got in the face of Allie, chuckling psychotically before reaching into the pocket of her jacket, unveiling a crumpled photograph of Natalya, red X's drawn over the eyes of the Women's Champion as she shoved it in Allie's face.

[Nikki Cross]
You want your precious girlfriend's little meatsuit back? You want a soul to sacrifice to your little Hive? Then you help me get this fuckin' headache out of my way. April...April is mine! And this little bitch is trying to take her away from me! So you scratch my back...and I scratch your back. You help me get rid of this little pink and black rodent, and maybe, just maybe, I'll find someone who can help you get your little buddy back from the dead...if you do a good enough job.

[Nikki Cross]
I want you to fuck with Nattie's head. I want you to make her afraid of even getting within ten feet of April. And then when April feels abandoned, like no one's there to be her friend? I'll be there to pick up the pieces and put her back together. Because that's as much as I deserve for her to tease me as long as she has. For her to have tried to play hard to get and pretend like she doesn't want me to bury my face between those pretty little thighs...I'm sure you did that for Rosemary, right? That's why you're trying so hard to be her?

Nikki smirks and notices an oil drum next to them. She shoves her hand into her jacket pocket, fishing out a book of matches. She presses the photo into Allie's face, as if Allie needed a better look at the photo of Natalya.

[Nikki Cross]
I want this little stuck-up cunt out of April's life. So if you don't help me do that? You'll burn just like she's about to burn...

Staring a hole through the Demon, Nikki steps back from Allie and smirks darkly while she strikes one of the matches. She brings the match to the piece of paper in her hand, lighting the corner of the photograph of Natalya on fire. She then drops it into the oil drum, setting its contents alight and causing flames to erupt from the top.

[Nikki Cross]
Understand? Or do I have to beat some more understanding into you?

[Demon Allie]
First you don't tell me who I can and can't attack. Look if you got a little problem with Natalya, then yeah I sure can help. Now if you wanna do this whole I scratch your back you scratch my back then let me tell you something. I will take out Natalya. I will make sure Natalya never comes back for April.

Demon Allie gives a sadistic laugh then twitches and get a serious look on her faces

[Demon Allie]
But when I take out Nat, you will get me April's soul. That's all I want. You can have the empty vessel that's left. So what I have to say is that you got yourself a deal but if you think that you'd be able to put me down you are damn wrong. And if you every mention Rosemary's name again I will end you.

Nikki arches an eyebrow as she listens to the Demon's counter-offer. Hearing Allie's desire for April's soul, she takes a moment to think about it. Looking down at the dark, dirt-covered ground of the alley they're standing in before gazing into the still-burning fire she started in the oil drum. Finally, she looks back into Allie's eyes, staring at the paint covering the lower half of her face.

[Nikki Cross]
You think this is some sort of twisted game you can play? You think that it's that easy to rip the soul out of a woman with two different sides? Or do you not know what April has done to Natalya in the past? Do you not know what she's capable of? She has the Money In The Bank briefcase...she's three seconds away from reclaiming the XWL Women's Championship...the very thing that turned her into the monster she used to be. When she lost that championship, that dark, twisted part of April was lost with it.

[Nikki Cross]
This April that you see now? The one that's buddies with Natalya? It's like a completely different woman. I'm not giving you April's soul until she cashes in on Natalya and reclaims her Women's Championship...because the dark, twisted side of April? That's the side of her that I'm in love with. Not this happy, friendly, sticky, gooey little rodent following Nattie around. I want the April that nearly destroyed Natalya. And if I have to leave her broken and mentally scarred to bring that side back? Then that's the depths I'll go to to have her.

The Scot suddenly lifts the tire iron back up, gripping it in both hands and pressing it against Allie's throat, choking her against the brick wall behind her as she stares a hole through the Demon.

[Nikki Cross]
But before that even happens? You need to do your job first. Beat Natalya within an inch of her life for all I care, that's not my damn problem and I sure as fuck won't be sending that bitch a "Get Well Soon" card. Just so long as it breaks April enough for me to be there, for me to comfort her...for me to show her the woman that really loves her? Then you've got yourself a deal, you'll get that friendly, happy little side of April's soul. But if you so much as lay a finger on April? Then you won't be getting anything but another ass-kicking.

With her piece thoroughly said, Nikki frees Allie from her grasp, dropping the Demon to a knee as she coughs and pants for oxygen. XWL's "Psycho Scot" smirks as she walks away before staring back at Allie. Shouting out, she swings the tire iron like a baseball bat and knocks the oil drum over, creating a wall of fire in her wake as Anarchy fades out into a commercial.

As The Women's Champion's theme sounds The Allstate Arena comes alive with a loud "pop!" as a rush of loud cheers follow in response to her impending arrival. Which doesn't take long because within seconds The Queen of Harts herself has appeared onto the stage her coveted prize over her shoulder as she looks out into the sea of love and support from The XWL Universe.



[Mauro Ranallo]
Here she comes, The Woman that made history on the grandest stage of them all when she successfully defended her Championship against her former best friend inside Hell in a Cell, in The Main-Event of Final Stand!

[Corey Graves]
An incredible victory on top of the already incredible year she's had thus far.

She quickly runs down the ramp, slapping the hands of fans who had their arms outstretched over the barricade, then turns her sights to the ring. Just as quickly popping up onto the apron, and lifting her title off her shoulder before staring at it with a gleaming light in her eyes as she stares at the Championship that means so much to her. Soon she brings it close to her lips and plants a kiss on it proud to still be able to call it hers.



[Corey Graves]
Of course Natalya suffered a broken nose inside of her Hell in a Cell match with Sasha that required emergency surgery that very night, and then last week as she made her return she sort of got thrown into all the craziness current Miss Money in The Bank and her best friend April has been dealing with from Demon Allie and Nikki Cross.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Natalya has seen April become a better person, and she clearly wants to help her hold onto that light within.

[Corey Graves]
But I question if it's truly a good idea to stick so close to the woman that holds the contract that not only ended her own historic reign...but could be the end of Natalya's as well.

[Mauro Ranallo]
That may be true, however April did express last week that she had no desire to try and take Natalya's moment from her.

[Corey Graves]
We've seen one best friend throw their friendship aside in the name of that title once before...all I'm saying is she could leave herself open to history repeating itself. And let's not forget April and Natalya have a very rocky history.

With pure joy across her face, Natalya thrusts her Championship up into air with both hands and shows off her pride and joy to another loud rush of cheers from the fans in attendance.



After savoring this moment like every other that she gets to raise this title above her head, she soon lowers it and throws it back over her shoulder as she walks to the furthest side of the ring to retrieve a microphone. Returning back to the middle of the ring, The Anvilette's eyes are drawn back to The Championship on her shoulder as she's lost in a trance while the fans continue to cheer in the background.



[Mauro Ranallo]
With Final Stand over, and another challenger successfully thwarted...one must ask who might be next to come for the queen's crown?

[Corey Graves]
We've seen a couple of Women in the past 2 weeks throw their interest out there, but with a successful defense in The Elimination Chamber against 5 very game challengers, something no champion had been able to do before her whether male or female...and then a defense over the woman that knew her better than anyone inside Hell in a Cell? We're looking at a Champion that has been tested over and over, and has beaten the best to still stand there tonight with The Women's Championship.

[Mauro Ranallo]
But of course the division is constantly growing and more Women have either returned or arrived on the scene ready for their moment. With the year Natalya's had we know she's ready for whomever has their sights set on her, but more specifically...her title.

Natalya's gaze with her beloved title is soon broken as she now focuses on the crowd tonight, smiling as they still cheer.



[Natalya]
Hi, how's everybody doing tonight?!

A large portion of the fans damn near all of them scream out as if to say they're doing great which makes the smile on her face double in size.



[Natalya]
I'm not too bad myself...in case you missed the biggest show of the year...something pretty incredible happened. Not only did I get to defend this Championship, successfully might I add against one of the most talented Women in this division...I was lucky enough to do so in the FIRST Female Final Stand Main-Event!!

With a bright smile on her face, the fans express their joy over that very notion themselves cheering very loudly. But as she starts to lift her mic back up after being in awe of their outpouring love...suddenly a "YOU DESERVE IT!" chant makes its way throughout the building which turns that awe up several notches and she looks incredibly elated for them to chant that. It's not the first time she's heard it during her reign, but the impact those words have, and the respect they show hasn't been lost at all. Soon after soaking it all in, she raises her mic back up and resumes where she left off.



[Natalya]
Granted I wish it had been under better circumstances...but at the end of the day, this Championship took center stage as two of the best in this division battled it out for the right to be Women's Champion. A right I have not taken lightly since I attained it at Emergence. Nor did I take it lightly when I was called upon to defend it in The Elimination Chamber. And when you're about to step inside Hell in a Cell and defend it again? On such a momentous night, to close out the show? You can't really fathom what's going on until it's all over. There was a lot of animosity and things said leading up to it, but with a couple of weeks now that I've had to clear my head of all the craziness this year has brought...I stand here, refreshed and ready to put all that behind me. I won't address this again because I feel like Final Stand was the end of our story...but I'll say this. Sasha, I will never be able to forget the things you put me through...but I forgive you, not because you earned back my respect...though maybe the competitor in you did...but I forgive you for me. Because I didn't become Women's Champion to allow petty drama to drag me down. I forgive you because I wish you all the best, but I wish myself better. Better friends, and better experiences that won't leave me ashamed to look in the mirror.



[Natalya]
Sasha, our friendship may not have survived the test of time...but I have hope that one day "The Boss" will let down her guard and be vulnerable enough to form a connection with someone new...someone that will see the same person I saw by the end of that match. I wish things could have been different for us...but maybe it will be for someone else. Ultimately, toxicity has no place in the same conversation as The Women's Championship...and I'm out here tonight to declare that while I let my emotions get the better of me, and gave in to that human desire to...punish those that wronged me. I stand here having achieved the revenge I sought. Standing here with this, is the best revenge of all because it ironically all fell apart because I couldn't win this. But that chapter in my career, in my life...is now over. Tonight is the start of a new chapter, a new story...my redemption of past failures is complete. I vowed to make this Championship stand for one major thing, respect. Respect for me, for anyone that thinks they deserve to challenge me for it, and for this entire division. For people to respect who they are at their core instead of losing themselves all in the name of success simply because they've been groomed to believe there's only one path to the top.



[Natalya]
I think my journey proves otherwise. Sure, it was paved with harder obstacles, and more challenging experiences than the typical cutthroat nature that has led to success for former competitors in this division. But I also think that makes it more worthwhile. Because I had to fight so hard to win this, I've fought just as hard to keep it. Winning wasn't the end goal, being the best champion this division deserves, is my only goal. There were many milestones I wanted to achieve of course. And I've done that...but at the end of the day my focus is what can I do to empower this division to be the best version of itself? And my answer has been the same thing since 2018 began, be the best version of me.



[Natalya]
For years it's always been the typical, challengers challenging champions, but...if I learned anything from watching April's reign last year. I saw her challenge the challengers more than anything. She was so dominant, so...hard to topple that being good wasn't the only qualification for being able to fight her for this. They needed to want it, because she wanted to be Champion more than anything else. So if you hoped to stop her? Your desire had to be just as strong. And just wanting it isn't enough, you have to be willing to brave every storm that will come your way. You need to be open to new experiences along the way and embracing those experiences to evolve in this ring and in your life. I wanted to carry that same mindset, because I think in a way it empowers the division to step out of the status quo. To go beyond the simple want to be Champion, and go deeper into why they want to be Champion. Is this everything they see when they go to sleep at night? Is it what they think about when they're training every single day? Is the feeling of having this around their waist or on their shoulder so intense that it feels like you're missing a piece of yourself?



[Natalya]
Because that is what this is to me. This isn't just a title, it isn't just an accolade, it's why for 2,945 days I counted every last day in my head with a mark that fueled my motivation more and more. The reality that it wasn't with me for so long, both drove me to fight harder, but also take a look in the mirror and ask myself if my heart was really in it? And I think, honestly my heart had never recovered from the moment my career went on a downward spiral. It hadn't stopped beating...it was faint, it was inconsistent, like me...but there was life in it. It just needed something to surge it back to normal. And this year has been that shock of electricity to return me to what was made in the dungeon! The Champion that could brave any dungeon, a Steel Cage, an Elimination Chamber, or Hell in a Cell...and bring this back with her.



[Natalya]
I am a Hart with a lot of heart...and every night I get to walk down that ramp with this Championship around my waist? Is the best night of my career over and over again. When I say this is everything, this IS everything. This was why I fought, why I refused to quit, why even at my lowest I would still cling to the last bit of hope within me that I could get here. This title has given me redemption that for the longest time I thought was impossible...but I've learned nothing truly is impossible. So I encourage any Woman back there that wants this? To have that same heart to hear with yourself, and find the Champion within that can't go a day longer without this title in their arms. I want to go to war not out of hatred...but out of passion. To face the best because that is what you'll get when you step inside this ring with me!



[Natalya]
I believe that two very critical things define you, and they define me...your patience when you have nothing, and your attitude when you have everything. I've been some might say, unstoppable since 2018 began...I've had the honor of not only wrestling but defeating a lot of amazing Women. But I do not think that makes me above them, or that they're beneath me. Do I know I'm the best? I think everyone needs to feel that way about themselves because confidence and belief in yourself is so freeing and empowering whether it's currently true or not because believing is part of getting there. But being better than them or thinking you are doesn't mean they're unworthy in comparison. I may not agree with some choices Women back there make, or the attitude they choose to put out there for all of you. However, I will not belittle anyone into thinking they are lost causes against me simply because I'm on a "roll."



[Natalya]
Whether they've been in a rut, they're just finding their footing, or they've accumulated one too many failures along the way...I recognize talent, and I see a whole hell of a lot of talent in this division. I see hunger, some hungrier than others...but I see hunger to be the best, to not let their last match define them and I see myself in a lot of these Women because I know what it's like. So as I look out into the fray for my next challenger...I am excited, but above all else...I am ready for whoever feels they deserve to face me for THIS!

Her arm raises up with The Women's Championship held firmly in her hand as the fans once again cheer. She seems to be calling out any potential challengers, lowering her mic and shift her eyes to the stage. The question on her mind, on the fans in attendance, and for us at home...is who will walk down that ramp and stake their claim at her title?



Ember Moon comes out to the stage with a chorus of cheers. She stands atop the stage with a mic in her hand.

[Mauro Ranallo]
What is Ember doing out here? She had a hard fought match last week, but she's still new to the XWL!

[Corey Graves]
Clearly she is trying to steal attention from the Women's Champion.

[Ember Moon]
You know Nattie, I have respect for you. You've held that title, made a name for yourself, and had a grueling match at Hell in a Cell. But, you don't make a name for yourself by sitting on the sidelines. You don't make a name for yourself by not facing the best opponents. So, Nattie, you want to know who is coming for your title. The War Goddess is coming for your title.

With a bold challenge issued from a woman so early into her XWL career, the cameras cuts over to Natalya whom unlike other Champions in this position might laugh or find it amusing to see someone so new even think of being worthy of a title shot...she instead looks pretty on board with the idea. "Let's do it then." Is all Natalya responds with, but before anything can come of it...another Woman's theme starts to play.



Kaitlyns theme hits and she marches her way down to the ring.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Looks like The Veteran who made her comeback several months ago is here to throw her name into the conversation.

[Corey Graves]
Let's not forget this woman beat Ember Moon last week.

[Kaitlyn]
Look Ember you are on hell of a competitor. Your athletic but this isn't for you not yet atleast. You see I beat you last week and I don't mean to be disrespectful or sound like a heel but until you get a couple more wins under your beat I think you need to move to the back of the line.

Kaitlyn turns her attention to Natalya

[Kaitlyn]
Look Nat at Final Stand you had one of the most Iconic matches in the main event against The Boss herself. Now the boss couldn't live up to the goal of winning the championship. So I think that your next challenger should be me. Because I can live up to the standards of beating you and taking that title off of your shoulder. You weren't the only one who had an amazing match at Final Stand you see I may not have walked out with the briefcase but I did walk out putting on one hell of a match.

Crowd cheers

[Kaitlyn]
I think that deserves a shot at your championship unless your scared of losing to me.

Kaitlyn drops the mic and stares down Nattie who again seems fully on board with this idea, after all she's defended against 5 other Women in the same match before, so why not a Triple Threat? But again, before anything can come of this, or Ember could perhaps throw another word in edge wise to the woman who bested her last week...interruption comes in the form of someone else's music.



The crowd begins to boo as the newly found GM rolls out onto the stage in his wheelchair. Nataly, Kaitlyn, and Ember Moon all turn to him, wondering what he could possibly be doing out here right now.

[Mauro Ranallo]
WHAT!? We’ve never seen JBL involve himself in the women’s division.

[Corey Graves]
He’s the General Manager Mauro, he has to handle the affairs of every division within XWL now.

[Mauro Ranallo]
I just figured he’d send our new assistant GM to handle things after making one announcement already regarding The World Television Championship.

[Corey Graves]
Well it obviously is important it's involving The Women's Championship, the very title that just Main-Evented Final Stand.

JBL lifts the microphone up to his mouth and begins to address the the few members of the division standing within the ring.

$JBL$
Ladies, ladies please. No need to get hostile. Natalya, I’d like to congratulate you on your victory at Final Stand. You not only competed in but you won the first ever Final Stand Women’s Main Event. That in itself should not be taken lightly, and I commend you for it. But I mean hell, it was my idea after all.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Oh my god Corey. He wasn’t even General Manager when that decision was made!

[Corey Graves]
How do you know he didn’t bring it up to Layla before she swindled JBL out of the recognition for the idea?

JBL laughs and smiles as he continues in a sarcastic manner.

$JBL$
I’d also like to commend your bravery and sportsmanship. You have the guts to forgive Sasha Banks for everything she put you through. After all what’s this business really about if not the friendships we make along the way?

JBL looks to the Women’s Championship upon Natalya’s shoulder

$JBL$
Oh yes, That’s right. The very thing draped across your shoulder. What you’ve worked so manner years for. The thing everyone wants. Hell the thing that brought me out here. The G-O-L-D. But you see Natalya. I think your a bit confused. Not only about your priorities here in XWL, but with the chain of command as well. You see, you don’t get to make decisions such as who will be facing you for that championship. I d-

JBL catches himself quickly before saying something he may soon regret, however he continues in a sarcastic voice.

$JBL$
These people do. So I’m out here tonight for that very reason. To ask the opinion of those that truly matter. The XWL Universe. So now I’ll ask you.....

JBL points to Ember Moon

$JBL$
Would you people like to see newcomer Ember Moon get her shot against Natalya at Cyberslam?

The crowd roars in approval, as this is a match they would love to see. A fresh opponent for Natalya that could really be something unexpected and exciting. JBL now points to Kaitlyn.[/color]

$JBL$
And what about Natalya taking on Kaitlyn for the Women’s Championship at Cyberslam?

The crowd continues to scream in approval, just as loud as they had for Ember Moon. They've faced each other before but not for years upon years, they're both hugely different competitors now so that's an incredible option as well. Both choices seem completely split.

$JBL$
Well ladies and gentlemen I hate to be the bearer of bad news but neither of those closed will happen...possibly. You see Natalya the challenge of a champion is awareness. Sometimes we're not prepared for the unexpected, sometimes the unknown scares us, not me of course but I can tell, it scares you. You see Natalya, you've known what type of match and who your challenger would be going into your past two defenses but id like to see how you do when you don't. Id like you to feel the unexpected. The unpredictable. Which is exactly why, from now until I feel I've evaluated the full extent of The Women's Division I'm going to be personally scouting it and deem who I think is deserving, or at the very least could potentially be deserving when the time arrives to challenge you for your Women's Championship.

JBL points now to Ember Moon and Kaitlyn who stand waiting for what they have both come out here for. Their opportunity. Ember's on the stage beside the General Manager, while Kaitlyn of course had marched all the way into the ring when she issued her challenge.

$JBL$
Now as for Ember and Kaitlyn. Given the guts it takes to come out here, even though clearly this was a job for the general manager, I'll be rewarding the both of you for that go getter attitude. And that reward will come in due time, at the event following this Sundays War Zone. That event is Cyberslam. At Cyberslam the XWL universe will decide who Natalya defends her championship against but not only that, the challenger that you great people choose will then be given a rare opportunity to decide what match type that championship match will be!

The crowd let’s out a roar of approval. They may hate their new GM, but he has proved so far to be one a master of the craft. As for Ember Moon and Kaitlyn, they both nod in approval, agreeing with their GM’s choice.

[Mauro Ranallo]
WOW! What an announcement, Natalya's next defense comes at Cyberslam where you The XWL Universe will have the power to decide who challenges her, AND that challenger will then have the power themselves to choose what type of match.

[Corey Graves]
Ember Moon and Kaitlyn, two complete polar opposites both in experience and ring style.

[Mauro Ranallo]
But judging by our General Manager's choice of words there may be more Women included in this vote.

[Corey Graves]
So I guess that means we should encourage all of you to hold your votes until he's confirmed everyone is revealed huh, Mauro?

[Mauro Ranallo]
Absolutely, who knows what other Women would like to throw their names in the hat.

As Nattie, Ember, and Kaitlyn react to JBL's announcement the arena atmosphere begins to take a turn, a mixture of boo's and excitement, for what exactly? we don't know because the camera is still focused on Nattie and Kaitlyn looking towards JBL who's at the top of the ramp. The cameraman notices the crowd's reaction to something and decides to turn his camera 180 degrees just in time to catch Tessa Blanchard sliding under the ropes and into the ring from the announcers table side of the ring.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Tessa Blanchard? What's she doing out here?

[Corey Graves]
I think we know exactly what she's doing out here. Last week she all but challenged Natalya for The Women's Championship, and I believe she's out here to do it face to face now. All she's done since showing up in this company is make statement after statement, and I'd say she's here to make another one tonight!

Before Nattie or Kaitlyn can even react, Tessa strikes 1st and plants a defenseless Kaitlyn with a Backstabber.

[Mauro Ranallo]
C'mon Tessa! that's uncalled for!

[Corey Graves]
What did I JUST say Mauro? she's out here to make another statement, I LOVE it!

Nattie on pure instinct turned with all her force and lashed out at Tessa with a Nattie By Nature Discus Clothesline that sent Tessa flying over the top rope and out of the ring.

[Mauro Ranallo]
That's what happens when a "statement" backfires Corey.

[Corey Graves]
Don't even start Mauro, that was just an instinctual reaction from Nattie because she knew she was about to get dropped by Tessa.

[Mauro Ranallo]
And that's exactly why Natalya's the Women's Champion, because she possess the ability and instinct's to sense an attack like that coming her way and was able to strike 1st.

[Corey Graves]
But she wasn't quick enough to save precious little Kaitlyn was she now Mauro?

As the commentators continue to debate what's just happened, Nattie's dropped to a knee to check on Kaitlyn, knowing that was just happened was a cowardly and uncalled for attack by Tessa Blanchard. Nattie throws Kaitlyn's arm over her shoulder and assists her in getting to her feet which causes the crowd to applaud the good sportsmanship and nature that Natalya brings to this company, but just as the mood is being lifted.....
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The infamous sound of steel connecting on flesh rang out through the arena as Tessa just blasted Natalya with a chair strike to the back as she was helping Kaitlyn up, Nattie's fall of course caused Kaitlyn to fall with her leaving her vulnerable to Tessa and the chair she now wields.

[Mauro Ranallo]
C'mon Tessa, show some class, this isn't right!

[Corey Graves]
Sometimes to make a statement that can be heard around the world? you gotta SMACK some people around, and that's exactly what Tessa's doing  out here right now!

Tessa lifts the chair over her head and cracks Kaitlyn with a chair shot right into her abdominal area. She follows up with 2 more chair shots to the grounded Kaitlyn before she is able to fall under the bottom rope and to the outside of the ring where she now lays there as a mangled mess. The cameras cut over to the stage where Ember Moon's path down the rampway is completely blocked by JBL's wheelchair. He shakes his head as she screams to let her by she needs to stop this but he clearly has no desire to let things get anymore chaotic so he's keeping her at bay. Which while he's in a wheel chair and not in the exact best physical condition right now, her boss is ordering her to stand down...so she just has to stand there and watch.  

[Mauro Ranallo]
What in god's name is JBL doing? Ember Moon is trying to get down to the ring to stop this!

[Corey Graves]
Do you realize if he allowed her to do that he'd be complicit in all of this chaos? Besides, how is this any of Ember's business? Stay out of it.

[Mauro Ranallo]
If only you felt the same way about Tessa storming out here and unleashing an assault on two veterans of this business.

Tessa then proceeded to drop the chair and turn her attention to Natalya who had managed to crawl to the other side of the ring and managed to use the ropes to help get her back to her feet. Nattie began her rotation as she looked to lay out Tessa with another Nattie By Nature Discus Clothesline, but she went to the well once too often because Tessa scouted it this time, she ducked under the attempt but also used Nattie's own momentum against her by trapping one of her arms mid rotation, spinning her back around and planting her with a Tessa Cutter all in one fluid motion.

[Corey Graves]
That was absolutely beautiful, Tessa does not get the recognition she deserves around here as a wrestler, what you just saw right there? that was incredible, but that's just the tip of the iceberg with her, there's so much talent and potential bottled up inside of her that the world is waiting to see, and now it's boiled over to the point where she's sick of people like Natalya, Sasha Banks, April, and all these others staples of XWL's Women's Division continue to get the spotlight shown down upon them, so she's out here now and she's TAKING the spotlight for herself, and dammit I love it!!!

[Mauro Ranallo]
I have no doubts about Tessa's talent Corey, but the way she's gone about this, it's just wrong, there's other ways to get to the top, look at Natalya's rise, that should be an inspiration for someone like Tessa.

[Corey Graves]
Really Mauro? what part of it? you think Tessa wants to spend 8 years sitting on the sidelines and failing consistently before reaching the top of the mountain? I'll answer for her, HELL NO! She wants that Women's Title, she wants to sit atop that mountain, and she wants it NOW! I have all the respect in the world for what Natalya's accomplished this year but when it comes to Tessa? I love her tenacity, why wait years for something when you can go out there and take it!

The look in Tessa's eyes made it clear that she wasn't done yet, she looked down at Nattie who laid beneath her face first on the mat before glancing over to her left where the XWL Women's Championship was left strewn on the mat once the attack began. The light bulb went off in her head instantly and she wasted no time, she grabbed the title and walked back over to Nattie, Tessa lifted Nat's head slightly off the mat before placing the title belt right into the gap between her face and the mat. Tessa began to shout at Nattie and the camera mics were able to pick it up

[Tessa Blanchard]
CONSIDER THIS YOU KISSING YOUR TITLE GOODBYE NATALYA NEIDHART, BECAUSE THAT BELT IS COMING HOME TO "CAROLINA'S QUEEN!" TESSA FREAKING BLANCHARD!!!!!!!

Tessa then emphatically lifted Nattie to her feet and hooked her arm behind her before spiking her head down straight into her title belt with her signature Hammerlock DDT.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Disgusting, absolutely disgusting....

[Corey Graves]
Don't be so serious. You and I both know that beautiful Hammerlock DDT deserved a Mamma Mia from you, biased commentary as usual from you Mauro, you should be ashamed.

As Mauro doesn't even bother responding to Corey's comments, Tessa rips the title belt out from under Nattie's face and raises it high above her head to symbolize to the world that she wants that championship, and that she'll do whatever it takes to bring that title home to Charlotte.

[Corey Graves]
An emphatic statement from Tessa Blanchard. Looks like she's making a strong case to be another option for all of these people to vote in at Cyberslam to challenge Natalya for The Women's Championship.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Anyone can attack a Champion from behind, I'm not so sure it's as strong of a case as you think.

[Corey Graves]
Hey what Ember and Kaitlyn did? Commendable, go after what you want, challenge The Champion to her face. But what Tessa did? Showed hunger, desire, and an attitude that says I'm not asking, I'm telling you.

With Tessa showered with boos as she towers over the thus far unstoppable Champion, we see the other potential challengers Ember Moon and Kaitlyn all staring at her as she holds the title they themselves want as well. Kaitlyn's sitting against the barricade reeling from the ambush from Tessa, while Ember's reeling at being kept from potentially preventing all of this by The General Manager. JBL doesn't say anything in response to Tessa's attack, all he does? Is tip his hat, and then roll away leaving Ember to glare at Tessa from down the ramp as the scene comes to a close.

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Spoiler:

As Kenny Omega's theme song blast throughout the arena, the audience is mixed in their reaction toward Kenny Omega. Some boo him, yet a lot of cheers can be heard. Maybe they're noticing Kenny has calmed down a bit ever since losing at Final Stand.

Mauro Ranallo
Corey, is it weird to you that Kenny is being cheered right now?

Corey Graves
It's definitely weird, but Kenny is weird so it makes sense I guess. He has been acting different lately.

Kenny casually strolls out onto the stage. He sports a brand new Kyohi t-shirt that has the Kyohi logo and the words "Change The World" beneath it. Behind him, the rest of Kyohi walk onto the stage. All are wearing the new Kyohi shirt as well. Kenny lifts something for the camera to see. As he unravels it, we see that it is another Kyohi shirt.

Mauro Ranallo
Well what could that extra shirt mean?

Corey Graves
Don't you watch the show, Mauro? Last week, Kenny claimed to have found a new member for the Kyohi!

An odd sight is seen as Kenny Omega slaps hands with some fans on his walk down the ramp. Behind him, Naito and EVIL look at one another confused by Kenny's unusual behavior. Across the ramp from Kenny, fans hold out their hands to Nakamura. Unfortunately for them, Nakamura blows them off like he has for the last number of months. Kenny seems to be the only one excited to be out here.

Corey Graves
I think this is the happiest I've ever seen Kenny since forming the Kyohi with Shinsuke Nakamura!

Mauro Ranallo
He looks like a kid on Christmas morning! Could it be the shiny new toy he's about to introduce to The Kyohi?

As all members of Kyohi enter the ring, Kenny shouts for a microphone from ringside. After a few seconds, he is given one. His music begins to fade.

Kenny Omega
Now I know I probably don't have a lot of time until our jelly-filled general manager hobbles out here and bores us to death, just like he does in his matches, so I'm just going to get on with it.

The crowd laughs at the physical state of our general manager.

Corey Graves
That's no way to talk about your general manager!

Kenny Omega
I'm sure you all heard what I said last week. Oh yeah, I saw the camera man hiding in the corner. I said that tonight will mark the beginning of a new era for The Kyohi. No longer the era of destruction, but the era of change. We are going to change the world... but we can't do it alone. You see, our gargantuan... flappy... disgusting... general manager has had an issue with yours truly for quite some time now. He even went out of his way to have his goons attack me, causing me to lose my spot in the Money in the Bank match a few months ago.

Kenny laughs, looking around at his Kyohi brothers.

Kenny Omega
He is afraid of The Kyohi. Everyone is afraid of The Kyohi. The Undisputed Era is afraid of the Kyohi. Chris Jericho's Band of Merry Canadian Men are afraid of The Kyohi. The Bullet Club claim to be for-for-for life, but have you ever seen them step to The Kyohi? No, because they shake in their boots when the hear our name.

Kenny smirks as he looks into the audience who give another mixed reaction to Kenny's words.

Kenny Omega
So what does that make us? You guessed it... that makes us numero uno on everyone's hit list. Are we afraid? Hell... no. We are not afraid. We are, however,... smart. We know that of of these groups... our own general manager will strike, so we have prepared ourselves for that moment. I have scouted the entire world for someone that is going to have our backs when the time comes. I searched the entire globe until I saw one man.

Mauro Ranallo
Who could it be?

Corey Graves
Shut up, Mauro! He's about to tell us.

Kenny Omega
A man with such potential, he will without a doubt be a star here in XWL. A man that has talent beyond his years! He's only twenty-five years old and he's already headlining shows around the entire world! This man is perfect for the Kyohi because he reminds me so much of... well, me. He is exactly what Kyohi needs right now and hell... someday... he could take this group into the future! Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you...

Kenny looks to his Kyohi brothers before introducing them to their newest stablemate. One by one, they give Kenny a nod of approval. Kenny smiles.




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Kenny Omega
THE SWITCHBLADE! JAY WHITE!



The lights in the arena fade to darkness as the eerie intro of the Switchblade's theme begins to play, fans watch the creepy video of Jay White playing with his switchblade and attempt to get a grasp on just what this guy's deal is seeing as a majority of the audience here this evening hasn't seen his work in Japan, so for them? they've got no idea what this guy's all about, but for the select few who do know what the "Switchblade" is all about? they know that he's not just some ordinary weirdo with a knife, he's a calculated and sadistic life form, some aren't even sure if he's human, some feel as though he's just made up of 3 things, flesh, bone, and chaos.



Jay makes his way out onto the stage to a near non existent reaction from the crowd, which isn't much of a surprise since most people don't know quite what to make of him yet, to some superstars, your big XWL debut with no reaction would be a nightmare, but does this lack of reaction phase the "Switchblade" at all? not in the slightest. He casually makes his way down the ramp at the pace that best suits him whilst Kenny stands in the ring and claps for the soon to be newly minted member of the Kyohi.

Jay ascends the steps and enters the ring where his new Kyohi brothers flank him on all sides. Kenny hands him a mic signals to him that the floor is his right now. Jay's theme comes to a halt as the "Switchblade" prepares to make his opening remarks to the XWL universe.

(Jay White)
Welcome ladies and gentleman, welcome to the dawning of a new era in XWL, matter of fact, it's not just the dawning of a new era, it's the dawning of a new AGE in this company. "The age of the Switchblade", has a pretty nice ring to it right there doesn't it? I think it does. But folks, you must understand, these things, they don't just happen overnight, it takes time, it takes planning and preparation, but most important of all, it takes action. But it's not that simple, you may know the action you need to take, but if you're not fit to carry it out then the action becomes worthless just like all of you people here tonight.

The crowd showers Jay with boo's as he's just insulted them

(Jay White)
Forgive me actually, because I shouldn'tve called you all worthless, that was just rude, you people actually do serve a purpose in this company, you're all PAWNS! You keep the cameras rolling week after week because you keep the money flowing in by buying merchandise that represents your false idols and your pathetic "heroes" around here.

More boos head the "Switchblade's" way as he's unfairly criticized the hardworking members of the XWL Universe about how they spend their money at XWL events

(Jay White)
Lemme tell ya something, when Kenny gave me a call? I went to XWL.com and I looked at the roster page, and I looked at it simply because I hadn't wasted a moment of my time tuning into this company whilst in Japan, my work, my mission, my vision was far too important for me to become sidetracked. And then, as I scanned the page, it hit me, why does my vision need to be sectioned off to Japan? there's so much work to be done around the world, and the gateway to the world is XWL. In that moment, my once regional mission became a global operation.

Jay paced around the ring in a mini circle whilst continuing

(Jay White)
But what caused me to come to that conclusion simply by scrolling through the roster page you might ask? It was quite simple to be honest, they say a company is built on heroes because the hero toppling the villain at the end of the day is what draws the viewers in, and I agree with that sentiment, but as I looked through that roster page, I was astonished, I saw no heroes, only villains. We all know the saying, there's no honor among thieves, and this place? it's thieves landing. "But wait Jay, what about guys like AJ Styles? John Cena? and Johnny Gargano?" AJ Styles only came crawling back to the crowd when he realized he didn't have the heart of the true villain in him, John Cena's too busy dating plastic reality stars to really put the XWL universe 1st in his thoughts, and Johnny Gargano? now that's a guy with true untapped potential, if only he had someone like me to bring it out of him...

The XWL universe isn't pleased with Jay namedropping some of their faves and they let him know about it, not that it's gonna make any difference with how Jay thinks of course, he's made it clear that he doesn't give a damn about them

(Jay White)
Let's focus on one thing now that I'm here, let's forget about the AJ Styles, the John Cena's, and the Johnny Gargano's, because their not your heroes, you haven't had one in this company for a long time, but now, now the "Switchblade" is here, he's the true hero you want and ohhh so desperately need, and all you have to do to reap the benefits is to just sit back and BREATHE WITH THE SWITCHBLADE!!! Breathe with me and the true man of action in XWL will make your wildest dreams come true. I will be your knight in shining armor XWL, I will topple those true villains out there who are selling you on their false prophecies and false ideologies, I have one ideology, breathe with me and I'll open your eyes to the inner workings of this world we live in, and it's a sight that's truly majestic, something you have to see to believe, seeing is believing ladies and gentleman, and the only way to see, is to breathe......

Jay walks over to Kenny

(Jay White)
Now Kenny, let's make this official so that my mission, OUR mission can begin...

Before taking the microphone back from Jay, Kenny is left in shock at Jay's words. This shocked look doesn't last long as a smile forms ear-to-ear on Kenny's face. Kenny begins clapping for Jay. Meanwhile, the other members of Kyohi have a smile on their faces, knowing now that Kenny has made the right choice recruiting the Switchblade.

Kenny Omega
Yes! That is what I am talking about! That is exactly what I wanted to hear! A young but intelligent mind that has not been corrupted by the American idea of what wrestling should be. You, Jay White, think for yourself and that will take you far here in XWL. You, Jay White, are exactly what I have been searching for all these weeks!

Kenny lifts the shirt he still holds in his hand.

Kenny Omega
However... those are just words. It is time we take action! On behalf of EVIL, Shinsuke Nakamura, Tetsuya Naito, and anyone that believes in our cause... I would like to welcome you to the most dominate force this business has ever seen!
Jay... I would like to welcome you...
...to The Kyohi!

Kenny's smile grows bigger now as he extends his hand toward the Switchblade. The Kyohi t-shirt hangs from Kenny's hand.

Jay removes his jacket and takes the Kyohi shirt from Kenny's hand, he puts the shirt on and the two men embrace in a hug which makes it official, Jay White is the newest member of Kyohi and Kenny Omega is loving every bit of it. He poses next to his newest protege in the Kyohi and raises his hand to the crowd and in that moment the XWL Universe asked themselves, is this gonna be the moment that we look back on as the true game changer for the Kyohi? the moment that propelled them from good to great?, and as they pondered those questions, the world suddenly stood still, and in a shock moment that no one saw coming, the XWL Universe got their answers to those questions....



(Mauro Ranallo)
What the hell!!!!! That's the Blade Runner!!! the move Jay has used to vanquish his opposition in Japan, and he's just used it to take out the man who brought him into this company!!!

(Corey Graves)
For once I'm speechless!!! What the hell is happening right now!

The jaws of the XWL Universe have dropped, no one can believe what they've just seen, and that goes for the 3 other Kyohi members standing across from Jay in the ring right now. Jay displays a sinister and calculating smile on his face which enrages EVIL, he charges at Jay looking for a clothesline but Jay ducks the attempt and sends EVIL flying over the top rope and too the outside in a nasty crash. As Jay turned back towards Nakamura and Naito he was met with a furious flying forearm by Naito that's usually followed up with a Destino attempt and this time would be no different, and enraged Naito hooked the right arm of the Switchblade and began his ascent upwards and over looking to plant the arrogant Kiwi with Destino and punish him for his actions tonight, but sadly for Naito, Jay White had other plans, and those plans included countering the Destino attempt mid air with a swinging Blade Runner that looks like it could've broken Naito's neck.

(Mauro Ranallo)
Oh my god we need the EMT's out here right now, Tetsuya Naito could be seriously injured following that mid air counter of Destino into a Blade Runner, that's one of the most devastating executions of a move I've ever seen.

(Corey Graves)
The Kyohi sure aren't getting what they bargained for with Jay White tonight, this guy is nuts, and that's where they went wrong, he's a thousand times crazier then they expected and he's literally tearing them apart on his own right now!

As Jay White attempted to stand following the Blade Runner on Naito, EVIL resurfaced from his earlier crash to the outside of the ring, he managed to sneak up behind Jay and trap his arms behind his back, EVIL signaled to Nakamura to end this homewrecker once and for all, and the best way to do that? a devastating Kinshasa I'd say. EVIL held Jay in the center of the ring allowing Nakamura to run off the ropes to give the move an even more devastating effect. Nakamura did his traditional pre Kinshasa YEAOH taunt before taking off towards Jay with the Kiwi's head firmly in the crosshairs of Nakamura's knee, but the King Of Strong Style missed his target as Jay managed to escape EVIL's grasp at the last possible second causing Nakamura to wipe out his own Kyohi brother with a vicious Kinshasa Knee Strike, a distraught Nakamura looked on at the fallen EVIL with horror and frustration on clear display on his face, those emotions quickly turned to rage and he looked to take out that rage on the "Switchblade" so he proceeded to turn towards him hoping to dish out some damage, but Nakamura ate a Blade Runner from Jay White for his troubles.

The XWL Universe were utterly speeches, in a matter of moments, the addition of Jay White to an already formidable unit in Kyohi went from being something that could bring them unprecedented glory, to something that's brought them an unprecedented nightmare and subsequent collapse before our very eyes. The "Switchblade" proceeded to stroll over to the microphone that Kenny Omega held a short time ago and opted to pick it up and address the XWL Universe once more.

(Jay White)
And just like that...The Kyohi was no more...

Jay took a few deep breaths before continuing

(Jay White)
I mean it's not like I hid it from them, it's not like I hid it from any of you, you were all just too close minded, too blind, and too stupid to see it. And this is a prime example of why I came here, because you people need me, you're not on my intellectual level, and to be quite honest you'll never be, but if you breathe with me, I can still show you and teach you more then any of you would've seen and learned in your pathetic lives on your own. When it pertains to what just occurred before your very eyes, Kenneth and Nakamura can't hold a grudge towards me because I basically told them what was going to happen with my very 1st words just a short time ago. I said the "Age of the Switchblade" had a pretty nice ring to it, did I say age of Kyohi? did I say age of Nakamura? did I say age of Kenny Omega? no I fucking didn't...

Jay paces around and begins to use hand gestures where needed in a chaotic fashion to explain his actions

(Jay White)
I said that eras and ages don't happen overnight, I said that they take planning and preparation, so what do you think I did for the last week in Japan since receiving that phone call? Do you think I sat at my computer looking up yelp reviews of the best restaurants in this shitty state? Did I snapchat my best mate or some bird I wanna shag upon my arrival? no and no. This is the part where you take your seats at your desk and open your composition books ladies and gentlemen, "Lessons with the Switchblade" is about to commence and I've got the 1st and most important thing for all of you to jot down in those notebooks guys and gals, PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH!!!

Jay's "lesson" hasn't gone down well with the XWL Universe as they hit him with another round of boo's rather then take notes of his teachings

(Jay White)
I planned, I prepared, and being the man of action that I am, I came here tonight, and I took THEE ONLY action appropriate not just for Jay White, but for Kenny and the Kyohi as well which was to KILL IT! I was never on board with the whole Japan vs Westerners cause that Nakamura and his cronies preached, and in fairness, it's not like I lied to em, I never told them I was on board with it in the 1st place but they didn't pay attention because of their blindness and most importantly, their desperation. They were hoping for a medical miracle to save this group, when in truth, the best they could've got was life support, so I did them a favor and pulled the plug. They wanted the heavenly angel to save them, they got the Kiwi grim reaper, and let's make one thing very clear folks, I don't fight for other people's causes or agendas, I fight for my own.

Jay's made it clear, he's his own man, and his agendas, his focus, his missions? they're all his own and he'll carry them out as he sees fit

(Jay White)
So now that the true man of action in XWL has taken his action, what next you might ask? well if I told you that, it wouldn't be the smartest thing in the world would it? and unlike all of you, I ain't stupid. But I will offer this thought, if I was Kenneth, Shinsuke, Watanabe or EVIL as you know him, and Naito? I'd pack my bags and head back to the land of the rising sun, sadly you won't be able to fill my shoes over there, but there's no shame in trying, at least that way you'd come out looking honorable and respectable unlike the 4 of you look right now, which is pathetic and shameful. Without giving away any surprises though ladies and gents, I'll offer you one more small hint, it's going to be CHAOTIC.

Jay lets out a quick chaotic laugh before continuing

(Jay White)
Welcome to my CHAOS!!! It's all mine, my company, my superstars, my titles, my world, and you're all just the pawns at the disposal of the KING OF CHAOS!!!

Jay White has just staked his claim as the KING OF CHAOS in XWL, and after what he's managed to do tonight? dismantling the Kyohi single handedly? I don't believe he's going to find many who's gonna wanna challenge him for his throne

(Jay White)
So do yourselves a favor, don't kneel before your king of chaos, I wouldn't be so EVIL to force that upon you, just close your eyes, close your eyes and BREATHE!!! BREATHE WITH THE SWITCHBLADE!!! Breathe with me with those eyes closed and I'LL BE THE ONE TO OPEN THEM! I'll open your eyes so that you can see this world for what it truly is, the one truth of this world is CHAOS, but only I can see it, you must BREATHE with me to see it, and you know what they say, seeing is believing.....



Jay begins to laugh to himself as he tosses the mic to the wayside and the camera gets us an incredible shot of Jay White standing in the middle of the ring with the 4 fallen Kyohi members down and unconscious all around him, he rips off the Kyohi shirt that he had put on earlier and he proceeds to wrap it around Kenny Omega's neck and chokes him with it for a few seconds before letting go. He grabs his jacket off the mat and exits the ring leaving the XWL Universe stunned into silence. Jay pays zero attention to the fans reaction and heads straight to the back with a sinister smile on his face the whole way.

Corey, this man is a psychopath. We saw what he has had to say the last few weeks, and due to a distraction was able to pin Dean Ambrose two weeks ago. What is he doing out here now?!

Clearly Mauro he has something to say to the XWL Universe. And when this man opens his mouth, the best idea is to shut our mouths and listen.

Two weeks ago I pinned Dean. Now, I really don't give a fuck if it was because Aiden English came out and distracted Dean. What's the old statement....oh that's right. A win's a win. So now I look to my next victim. Could it be AJ? Shinsuke?Jericho? I think I'll keep you guys guessing for a bit.

You see, championships are nice. They are something tangible you can hold and show, saying I did this or I overcame this. But I don't care about that, see I'm here to hurt people and that's exac....

April stands in the middle of a dimly lit ring, sitting cross legged with a lantern next to her. She has a microphone and the woman has seen better days. She looks through the crowd before raising the microphone to her lips

[April]
I think...I think there is this thought that I am not human. I've been called a monster and a witch so often that I think it's just stuck. But I promise you all, I am very human. I'm capable of compassion. I'm capable of anger. And I'm even capable of fear. And fear...it's something I know very very well. And before I came out here, I was very afraid

April's eyes and the slight trembling of her hands tell the story

[April]
I heard what was said earlier. One wants to take my soul while another wants to take my...my everything for herself. To know that two women want to basically break me down and do with me what they like. But...you've made a mistake. See, there is no light side April or dark side April. There is just April. I didn't have a personality swap. I evolved as a human being. I found someone to help lead me out of the darkness. And I found happiness. A happiness that I no longer will allow the two of you to ruin!

April suddenly stands up and reaches for something as he speaks into the microphone again

[April]
When I went away I told you people the next time you saw this lantern you'd know I was back. I returned but I haven't been my true self. This is my true self. If it ends here for me tonight then I was only meant to come this far. But it will end with me doing what I do better than anyone in XWL. Fighting. So come on Allie and Nikki, I'll show you that old April and new April are one in the same!

The crowd buzz as April invites not just one monster, but both of them. The arena is so dark though you can't see anything but April in the middle of the ring. She's basically set herself up for a sneak attack that she can't defend from

[April]
I can feel you two out there. Come closer so we can end it all!

April snaps her finger and the light widens enough to show more inside the ring. It's revealed there three things. Allie stands to her left. Nikki stands to her right. And April holds more than just a microphone. She holds her noose too. Both women slowly advance towards April who takes a very deep breath and closes her eyes before speaking what is probably her final sentence

[April]
I didn't want to do this...but these aren't fair odds. For you. I'm never truly alone!

Witj one last snap of her fingers the lights on the arena finally turn back on and we find women surrounding the ring. Unlike before they aren't wearing hoods but instead the show their faces proudly. Women of different looks all share an angered look towards Nikki and Allie who realize they have walked into a trap. As Allie looks around she turns to April only to smashed across the face by the lantern that lay next to her. Allie drops in a hail of glass, her forehead slightly cut. April slowly turns to Nikki muttering to herself. It's faint but the camera picks up her saying "I think it's time I spilled some blood myself" Nikki flashes April a twisted smile who in turn gives her own one. Nikki charges forward with a wild clothesline that April ducks. Before Nikki can react April is on her back slipping the noose around her neck. Nikki on instinct, grabs to remove the noose but April is rearing back, choking her tormentor as much as possible! Nikki begins to back peddle and slams April back first into the corner which obviously hurts her. Still, April keeps a hold. Nikki's face is turning purple and she manages to turn her head slightly towards April. Even though she is clearing in pain and smiles at April is in a husky tone says "Harder babe"

Weeks ago or even last week that would have killed April resolve. But April simply looks back and says "As you wish. Babe" before going in motion. Stuck in the corner April slips out through the middle rope, dragging Nikki down to a sitting position. The noose still very much around Nikki's neck April finds herself with her foot on the post, using it to pull even harder than she could before. Nikki's face at this point is red and any longer this could be fatal. April seems to knowit too because she finally lets go. Nikki falls forwards, gasping and sputtering for air. As she finally starts to crawl she sees a smiling face looking down at her. Nikki is harshly dragged to her feet by her hair and just like that a spinning kick to the jaw knocks her out, bringing an end to Nikki's and Allie's disturbing assaults. April looks at the carnage that she has caused and finds her microphone, picking it up

[April]
I know you two will come back. And I'll be waiting. At Warzone! You two vs me..,and my best friend, Natalya. I'm gonna make this? Look like nothing!

With a crazed smile and slight giggling April tosses the mic. She slips the noose over her own neck and exits the ring, her family following after her. Bringing this hard to watch segment to an end

We open on the scene to find Renee Young happily facing the camera standing outside of a locker room

[Renee Young]
Renee Young here and I'm here to interview none other than Seth Rollins! Let's see what he has to say about Andrade

Renee knocks on the door but no one answer. She knocks again but still no answer. Finally, the door opens but it isn't Seth, but Andrade who exits. Decked out in a nice suit Andrade straightens his tie as he smugly smiles at Renee before walking off. Renee and the camera man rush in to find the locker room in shambles and a unmoving Seth laid out in the middle of it. Renee checks on Seth before declaring that they'll need medical attention as the camera fades to black

We return from commercial break to the sight of Nia Jax already inside the ring.  She is accompanied by none other than Alexa Bliss.  The two are sharing some words off mic, no doubt discussing their next elaborate scheme to try and take out or humiliate Asuka in this upcoming match.  We are then transitioned to the top of the stage, the lights dim immediately and the theme is all telling of who is coming out next. Asuka’s theme carries on through the entire P.A. system, and the commentary talks over it.



[Corey Graves]
Asuka has been terrorizing, Nia Jax and Alexa Bliss for weeks, now it’s time that she faces the consequences. Nia Jax and her are about to lock horns, especially after she hurt her friend. This will be in form of payback when Asuka is put to the test.

[Mauro Ranallo]
One will have to wonder, if Alexa Bliss will be watching as she’s a known foe of The Empress. The two were thought to be done and then Asuka reared from the depths and made a statement. We found out last week, that Dakota Kai and Asuka are now fighting the good fight. The campaign for bullying is far from over, and it’s about to be a fight for pure survival.

[Corey Graves]
There’s a lot more at stake here, this is about escaping from your past, rather than learning from it. Asuka chose to stand up once again, Bliss tried to use her deadly deeds and it backfired tremendously. Her arm is a reminder of that, and Dakota Kai has a powerful friend in her pocket. Will that matter, when you have the Samoan Dynasty herself, Nia Jax? I don’t know.


Asuka whimsically comes out to the top of the stage as the lights flicker and wearing her signature fur coat, and geisha robe behind her. The mask covering her face entirely, and she’s enjoying herself, even when she should be watching her back. The fans react to her with cheers from every direction you can think of.



Marching to the beat of her own drum, she takes a couple more steps and reaches the start of the ramp. The Empress pacing herself, and taking in her surroundings. The nameplate comes across the screen and then she begins her descent down as she normally does.



Just as Asuka was about to enter the lion's den and confront the duo of Bliss and Jax herself, the theme of Dakota Kai hits freezing The Empress in her tracks!  The fans give Kai a warm reception as she darts out onto the stage, all smiles as usual.

[Corey Graves]
Can somebody tell me what she's doing out here?  This is supposed to be a one-on-one match!  She has no business being out here right now!



[Mauro Ranallo]
I could say the same about Alexa Bliss, Corey...

[Corey Graves]
Alexa Bliss and Nia Jax are best friends!  She needs to be out here!  She's showing her support for her bestie!  Asuka and Dakota Kai aren't friends... they barely knew each other before last week!  This is just not fair at all!

As Dakota Kai poses on the entrance ramp, Asuka slowly removes her mask revealing that devilish grin she is known for.  She knows this is now an even playing field now that Kai is out here to have her back.  Kai skips down beside Asuka and pauses.  They both lock eyes and the mutual respect is clear for all to see.  They share a nod of understanding and begin their charge towards the ring, much to the dismay of Bliss and Jax who are flustered by what is happening.
Their numbers advantage has now been rendered useless and the fans are loving this!

[Mauro Ranallo]
You talk about fair play Corey... if Nia can have a friend out here right now, so can Asuka!  And what better person to keep Alexa Bliss in check than Dakota Kai!  We all know that she has no problem getting right in the face of, or even if she needs to, kicking the face of The Wicked Witch Of XWL!

[Corey Graves]
They're not friends!  They can barely communicate!  Asuka can hardly speak English and I highly doubt she can understand a word Dakota Kai says with that accent of hers...

[Mauro Ranallo]
That may be true Corey but they're definitely on the same page right now and they have the same thing on their minds... to stand united against the bullies known as Alexa Bliss and Nia Jax and making sure this match is a fair fight.

Both women enter the ring and the duo of Jax and Bliss notably flinch at this surprising new alliance.  There is no aggression right now, only hostile gazes between the women.  Kai has retrieved two microphones and hands one to her new ally as the music dies down.

[Dakota Kai]
What's the matter?  You didn't expect to see me out here?  

Kai states the obvious to rub it in their faces. You can tell from their expressions this has derailed their master-plan to take out Asuka.

[Dakota Kai]
Just FYI in case you didn't know... Asuka and I have come to an understanding.  And that is, that the two of us are going to have each other's backs when it comes to dealing with the two of you.  It's pretty simple really.  The only thing you might struggle to understand is that unlike your relationship, ours is built entirely on respect.  As I know that's something neither of you know anything about.  

Alexa is enraged and begins so scream and rage, taking a step towards Kai, but she is held back by Nia who wants to hear her out, no doubt wanting the words to keep coming to add to the fire already building inside the Irre-Blisstible Force.  After all, Nia knows how to fuel a path of destruction.

[Dakota Kai]
You see, Asuka and I have a genuine mutual fondness of one another.  Neither of us is manipulating the other... which is more than I can say about your so-called "friendship".  And I'm going to keep saying that every week because I know how much it irritates you both.

Asuka perks up from everything that is being said and nodding with Dakota, all whilst keeping her eyes on Nia and Alexa.

[Asuka]
There is reason, why we get along better.. That’s because we have respect!

She smiles in the direction of Kai and continues to get excited.

[Asuka]
Respect, it brings people TOGETHER!

[Corey Graves]
Dakota and Asuka have a respect that dawns beyond this business, it’s human decency. That doesn’t mean that they can ruin the lives of someone trying to get ahead, as a female wrestler.

The crowd gets all excited and Alexa tries to tell them to be quiet, they ignore her. Dakota pumps up the crowd and she has her battle face on.

[Asuka]
YOU TWO, US..

WAR

IS

COMING!

[Mauro Ranallo]
They have had enough, it’s come to a head where these four women are in the ring together. Nia Jax is set to face off against Asuka but instead it’s heating up, the claws will come out and it won’t be pretty.

[Corey Graves]
Enough of the jargon, Mauro. You’re telling me that after all these two have been through, that they wouldn’t end up kicking back?!

She starts shaking her hands and lifts the mic back up and she pauses with her lips to the microphone closer. This next word is said with a lot of emphasis, and she is primed in her own battle stance.

[Asuka]
.. TO YOU!

[Mauro Ranallo]
That sounded like a challenge, Corey!

[Corey Graves]
A challenge they'll regret issuing.

As the audience buzzes over Asuka & Dakota's challenge To The Irre-Blisstible Force...Nia isn't too amused, but Alexa's expression is beyond that. She stands there with her bottom lip curled so much it's nearly raised above her top lip. Cheers and screams of approval for the two favorites in the ring, and in clear spite for the two non-favorites. Little Miss Bliss turns away from the the double trouble kick brigade and starts shouting to a ringside attendant for a microphone. Quickly one rushes over extending it through the ropes to which she soon snatches it out of their hands then storms back over to Dakota Kai & Asuka. The very expression she started with, is the expression still on her face. It's as if it's frozen as she leers at the other two Women.  



[Alexa Bliss]
Really?

Alexa only utters one singular word which promos both The Empress of Tomorrow and The Captain of Team Kick to adamantly nod as if to say, yeah...really.



[Alexa Bliss]
So let me get this straight...week after week I'm called the bully...despite doing nothing but defend myself since Asuka tried to make me another victim of hers...I even defeat YOU on the grandest stage of them all...bringing dishonor to you and your kind more than your bully tactics already had. Yet, you refuse to leave me alone, when I've proven I AM better than YOU! Alexa wasn't the one that wasn't "ready" it was ASUKA!

Perhaps it's due to Nia being literally a wall of a person shielding her for if Asuka tried to lunge at her, but Little Miss Bliss is being awful brave right now.

[Alexa Bliss]
And now, you've found a little friend to make not ONE bad example for all of these little girls watching right now but TWO as you bully us on LIVE television AROUND THE WORLD! I don't know what your deal is, Dakota? But things are about to go SOUTH for you because of the poor choices you have made. Number one? Coming for our friendship? Continually making accusations about our friendship which you know nothing about, yet claim to know everything. And now, you just stood there and openly admitted you are motivated to continue to behave in such a vile manner...because it obviously bothers us. Is that the makings of a "good" person? No! That is a bully doing something because it evokes a reaction, that is textbook bullying actually.



[Alexa Bliss]
Number two? Not realizing when you're starting a "war" that you won't win. Did you not see what we did to The Chickbusters last month? They felt every bit of our fury and you know, we didn't really have a problem with them. But you two? You have done nothing but be annoying little thorns in our side poking over and over as if you have nothing better to do with your lives! It not only is pathetic, it is sad. I am sad for you that you two need to try and tear us down to feel better about yourselves. But it's not going to work. Our bond? Is a force to be reckoned with, and our combined fury? Is unmatched! Also, I've grown to dislike the both of you, and Nia? She can smell a bully a mile away...but that's not all she smells when she see you is it, Nia? No, she also smells fear. This little act of yours, coming at us as if you're joining together to whoop our butts...it's convincing...but as you stepped into this ring? And saw Nia? I've started to smell the fear myself. Isn't it precious, Nia? They wanna go to "war" with us.

Nia takes hold of a mic and brings it up to her lips. She takes a moment, then finally speaks having gotten her wits about her.

[Nia Jax]
Asuka, seems to forget that she recieved her first loss from me. Time and time again these people want to claim we're the bad guys when we're simply here, defending ourselves from you two who want a war. All we ever wanted was to be respected. To be understood. You two have ganged up on my best friend time and time again and now, I'm sick of it.

Nia Jax moves forward, Alexa almost stepping in front of her to stop Nia from starting the fight right here where they stand. Alexa is careful not to get too exposed though in an attempt to avoid Asuka's wrath a bit longer.

[Nia Jax]
If you want a fight, a war, whatever you want to call it. You have it. At Warzone, make it Asuka and Dakota Kai versus the Irre-Blisstible Force. Just remember when I crack your spines in half and Alexa Bliss pins you after all the hurtful things you've done to her, that you asked for this. You demanded, this. You picked a fight, like most bullies do and at the end of it you're going to be walking away with a bloody nose realizing why you shouldn't pick on others.



Before Asuka, or Dakota can speak up, which clearly given their body language they were about to...the theme of our assistant General Manager Drake Maverick stops any chance of that happening as all four women shift their glares at one another, to the stage where JBL's assistant steps out at the top of the ramp with a microphone already raised to his mouth.



[Drake Maverick]
Now listen up chickadees, your boss John Bradshaw Layfield our esteemed General Manager booked tonight's show from top to bottom with a STRICT schedule that is not to be disrupted for any reason whatsoever. Now I know the former General Manager ran a loose ship, and that is why she sunk. So I'll mark this off as a warning for the four of you and explain how things will be done going forward, okay? Now when you are booked in a match, you are to make a prompt entrance, nothing too over the top, remember you're not the only thing on this show. And that, that is it. Grabbing a microphone without prior approval? Is an act of disrespect that will not be tolerated. There was not a school yard quarrel scheduled, a MATCH was scheduled, a match that STILL has not even started because all of you decided to air your grievances with one another.

The audience boos, while all four Women in their own way roll their eyes.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Did he just call them chickadees?

[Corey Graves]
Well, that's a new one...



[Drake Maverick]
Do I make myself clear? Good. Now in the interest of getting this match started, which at this point you've disrupted the entire rest of the show. But in the interest of moving things along, I've heard your desire to compete against one another at next week's Pay-Per-View Warzone. And while Mr. JBL nor myself are in the business of rewarding bad behavior. We recognize this could be a match that adds a great deal to what will already be a smashing success, the highest rated Pay-Per-View in the last decade, easily thanks to his incredible leadership. So at Warzone, the team of Asuka and Dakota Kai will compete against the team of Alexa Bliss and Nia Jax in Tag Team action! Now referee, please escort Miss Bliss and Kai out of that ring and sound the bell this instant or you'll be the next referee Mr. Layfield makes an example of!

[Corey Graves]
We can't exactly keep firing referees, can we?

[Mauro Ranallo]
Anyways, it is official ladies and gentlemen! Asuka and Dakota Kai will take their new partnership to the next level as they team up at Warzone against The Irre-Blisstible Force Alexa Bliss and Nia Jax!

[Corey Graves]
I can already feel the intensity all the way over here...I can't imagine what will happen when both teams are let loose on one another next week.

[Mauro Ranallo]
But first, Nia Jax and Asuka are about to perhaps give us a preview of what could come at Warzone.

[Corey Graves]
And with both Dakota Kai and Alexa Bliss at ringside? This is going to be anything but one on one.

[Mauro Ranallo]
I suppose we better shut up now before Drake threatens to fire us as well.

[Corey Graves]
He wouldn't.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Thankfully it doesn't look like we have to chance it, Alexa Bliss and Dakota Kai have left the ring, and Nia Jax and Asuka are backed into opposing corners, the bells about to sound. Can Asuka avenge her loss to Nia many months ago? Or will Nia upset The Empress again?

With order restored, Drake Maverick turns and heads back to the back as we cut to a shot of each woman at ringside. Alexa's applauding Nia shouting words of encouragement. While Dakota knows Asuka needs no encouragement, only shouting "kick her head off!" as more so a warning to Nia Jax. The bell rings and this one is underway!

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Asuka runs the ropes but as she goes to rebound she suddenly falls flat on her face!  As she clutches at her jaw which hit the canvas hard, it becomes clear that Alexa Bliss was responsible, grabbing her foot and causing her to fall.  Bliss has turned with a satisfied smile on her face to taunt the fans... but the referee saw it!  The match official calls for the bell and this one is over via disqualification.  Asuka is the victor!



[Corey Graves]
What!  No way!  Alexa did nothing wrong?

[Mauro Ranallo]
Nothing wrong?  I think you need an eye test Corey.  She got herself involved in this match so the disqualification is more than justified!

Bliss is beside herself, screaming like a banshee at the referee, incensed by the DQ.  Nia Jax is confused wondering what the hell happened.  Asuka knows exactly what happened though, and she slides out of the ring and approaches her long-time rival Bliss.  Bliss sees her coming and her eyes widen in fear.  She's frozen like a deer in the headlights for a moment before her legs suddenly begin to work and she starts running away in an attempt to evade the Empress.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Well, this is embarrassing...

[Corey Graves]
Run Alexa!  Asuka is a mad-woman!

Bliss circles one side of the ring before deciding to take refuge inside it with her friend.  She crawls towards the leg of Nia Jax and latches onto it, hugging her tightly for protection.  Asuka enters and assesses this comical situation.  She eyes the large barrier between her and Bliss from head to toe.  Nia locks an ice cold gaze onto Asuka, as though daring her to try something.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Things could be about to break down right now Corey.  Look at the eyes of Nia Jax.

Just as it looks as though Asuka is about to advance and take them both on herself, the forgotten element in this equation Dakota Kai approaches them from behind and delivers a stiff roundhouse kick to the back of Bliss' head, causing her to release her iron grasp and crumble to the canvas!

[Corey Graves]
That damn Dakota Kai!  She claims to be so honorable and so pure!  So nicey-nice!  That was a cheap shot if I ever saw one!

Before Jax can react, Kai has leaped onto her back and applies a sleeper hold.  She wrenches away but it appears to have little effect.  Nia just stands there with barely any reaction.  Asuka notices this and charges but eats a big boot from Nia before she then throws Dakota over her shoulders effortlessly, breaking the hold and causing her much smaller frame to bounce off the canvas with such impact.  Kai rolls out of the ring in agony.

[Corey Graves]
Take that Dakota!  That's what you get for trying to drive a wedge in this beautiful friendship!

Asuka recovers and again makes a charge.  However, while all of this is happening, Alexa Bliss has retrieved her Bliss Stick and has re-entered the fray.  She nails Asuka from behind as she charges at Nia, taking her out with a hard shot to the back of the head.

[Mauro Ranallo]
What a sickening shot with the Bliss Stick!  That'll stop anyone in their tracks.  Asuka is down!

Bliss looks down at her handiwork with a sinister smirk and throws down her Bliss Stick. She locks eyes with her bestie and nods.  They're both on the same wavelength as Jax picks up Asuka by her colourful hair with just one hand.  She hoists her up onto her shoulders into a Samoan Drop position before falling backwards to hit it.  As she's falling, Bliss latches on to Asuka's head into a DDT and both moves connect simultaneously in a sickening maneuver!

[Mauro Ranallo]
Mama mia!  What a move!  What innovation!  I've never seen anything like that before!

[Corey Graves]
That was beautiful.  That's why Alexa Bliss and Nia Jax are the two very best competitors on the roster.

It's safe to say that Asuka is completely out of it at this point.  Bliss and Jax rise to their feet but a shadow is soaring through the sky towards them.  It's Dakota Kai with a crossbody from the top rope!  But Jax catches her with her immense strength.  Dakota is taken completely by surprise by this and struggles to get free to no avail.  Jax lifts her and plants her with a scoop slam and calls for Bliss to hit her patented curb stomp.

[Mauro Ranallo]
This won't be good for Dakota Kai...

Bliss is more than happy to oblige her friends' request.  As Dakota attempts to rise to her feet, feeling the effects of the beating up to this point, Bliss comes charging in and delivers a sick Bliss-Missed curb stomp, driving her face first into the mat.

[Mauro Ranallo]
What impact!

[Corey Graves]
Goodnight Dakota Kai.  Maybe she'll wake up in time for Warzone, maybe not.  Who cares?

The Irre-Blistible Force look down at the two carcasses of their victims with huge satisfaction.  Job done.  They're over the moon at how this turned out for them and raise their arms in triumph.



[Corey Graves]
And that, ladies and gentlemen is how you make a statement.  Asuka and Dakota Kai wanted a war, well they have one on their hands now.  The Irre-Blisstible Force will face off against Dakota Kai and Asuka at Warzone... that is, of course, if they even make it there after the devastation we just witnessed.

The last image we see before a further commercial break is that of Bliss and Jax embracing in a hug in a public display of their friendship and unity, standing over the motionless Dakota Kai and Asuka...

Anarchy returns from commercial break and Renee Young is joined by Jeff Hardy.



[RENEE YOUNG]
I wanted to ask you a few quick questions before your match tonight. Yes, most of them are about what we saw last week before you and Rusev. Can you perhaps elaborate on that a little more? You said you would give him a match when you wanted to... is that correct? When will that be? Warzone is right around the corner. Could we see it there?

The Charismatic Enigma doesn't give her a quick response. Instead, Jeff Hardy lifts his hand and shows the palm of his hand. It is indeed empty but he looks at it as if he was holding something in the palm of his hand. He flashes a grin as he looks at Renee and then back at his open hand.



J E F F H A R D Y
I stand here holding Rusev's fate in the palm of my hand... but it is not up to me. I do not have the power to control his fate. The powers up above they run this planet and I do not question their decisions... but I sometimes like take matters into my own hands and I could take his fate and I could give it a little twist... or I can do what Rusev loves to do best. I can do what Rusev is known for and I could take his fate, watch as it begs and pleads, laugh at it, clench my fist into a tight ball and I can crush his fate... just like he crushed Cody and Roman Reigns before me.

Jeff Hardy's hand has indeed clenched into a tight ball and he stares at that clenched fist for a couple of seconds before he lets it go and his once raised in the air arm falls back to the side of his body.



J E F F H A R D Y
I already beat the man once because he got too far ahead of himself. I played him like a fiddle and then I danced all over his grave. He's simply not worth it now. I do not wish to expel my energy on a fight that's not worth fighting - on a fool who wouldn't listen. He's a big guy. He's strong. He's tough... but he's not smarter than I am for Jeff Hardy is always going to be one step ahead of Rusev and I know that eats away at him. Rusev sits up at night scarred by that loss because he thought he outsmarted me, outplayed me and outmatched me... but he was wrong. I outsmarted Rusev. I outplayed Rusev. I outmatched Rusev. It's time for me to move on to bigger things. Perhaps there's an Intercontinental Championship match in my future or I would love to challenge Dean Ambrose for the Television Championship. I do not know what my future holds and I pray the powers above put me down a path of gold... but one thing is for sure: Rusev is in my past.

[???]
And now onto the future!

Caught off guard by this sudden interruption, both Renee and Jeff turn in the direction of the voice, hoping to catch the source, who turns out to be none other than Mr. Money in the Bank Aiden English.

{Aiden English}
Jeffrey, I couldn’t agree more. You and Rusev is most definitely in the past, and it’s time for a change. And that change, Monsieur Hardy, is standing right here. For you see, I have spoken to our wonderful new general manager Mr. John Bradshaw Layfield, and we both have agreed on a most excellent plan. Picture this….

Aiden takes a step back and stretches his arms out as wide as he possibly can, making sure Jeff Hardy is paying attention.

{Aiden English}
At XWL Warzone, we have a match. Jeff Hardy vs. Aiden English. The man soon to become XWL World Heavyweight Champion, facing off against one of the original champions, as well as it taking place at revival of the first ever XWL pay-per-view? If you ask me, it’s nothing less than perfect! Past vs. Future, a battle between two eras, passing of the torch, it’s a tale as old as time!

Aiden takes a quick glance at Hardy and smirks, before putting his arms down and turning to face him.

{Aiden English}
Of course, as I said, it’s going to be a “passing of the torch”, so obviously, I, the one representing the future in this case, will emerge victorious, but that’s something you will just have to become aware of come Sunday I suppose.

Jeff continues to look off into the distance with his hand on his chin as he examines this 'masterpiece' that Aiden was creating for him to visualize. Being an artist himself, Jeff looks rather unimpressed with the picture he saw in his head about the match that was supposedly made for Warzone between he and the man standing close to him. Hardy turns his eyes to Aiden and then the rest of his head follows as well.

J E F F H A R D Y
John Bradshaw Layfield. I say that name and I get this bitter taste in my mouth. It's disgusting and it almost makes me want to throw up all over this masterpiece you are creating in the sky - however, I think it would look better than whatever it is that you are painting. I don't know what kind of lies John is telling you for there is no chance that a stooge like you could beat a true artist like me. Do you want to speak about the future of this company? I have a few names ready for you. Johnny Gargano. He's the future of this company. Chad Gable. He too is the future of this company. Dakota Kai. For she is a future Woman's Champion in the making. The same could be said about Ember Moon. Roderick Strong. Eli Drake. Andrade Cien Almas. All of them are going to bring the future of this company in a bright light... you, however? You are not the future. You are not the present. You... You are just the little lapdog for a stuck up Wall Street jackass. I have two words that you can deliver back to JBL in regards to this match that you have sprung onto me so suddenly: screw you.

After Hardy’s scathing words, Aiden English seems taken off guard fora moment, but quickly recovers his composure and begins to softly laugh to himself.

{Aiden English}
Oh I wouldn’t speak so quickly Jeffrey. You seem to be under the impression that you have some sort of choice in this matter. Not only do you have far less than it seems you think you have, I think you’ll find that you have, well, none at all truthfully. You see, the powers that be here in XWL do not necessarily view the same things as you. You say that a man such as Andrade Almas is the future and I am not, yet those in charge witnesses last week when I defeated him right here on Anarchy, something that you must have missed. And so, when the decision is made for a match of this magnitude to take place at WarZone, you truthfully have two options. You can either suck up your pride that you seem to have for no discernable reasons, or you can be fired just like the referee from last week.

With that Aiden claps his hands, nods, and makes his leave from the interview area, leaving a stunned Renee Young and Jeff Hardy, as Hardy looks down contemplating the match he will apparently be having against Aiden English against WarZone, whether he wants to or not.

Camera cuts to the ring for the next segment. A superstars music plays through the arena which receives a mixed reaction from the crowd.

Michaels comes out to the entrance way and receives a mixed reaction from the crowd. Michaels has a huge grin on his face as he makes his way down to the ring with a confident swagger as he does his trademark suck it taunt to people in the crowd. Michaels grabs a microphone and makes his way into the ring and begins to talk.

Michaels: I'm baaaaaaccccccckkkkkkk!

A mixture of boos and cheers echo around the arena for the showstopper.

Michaels: Did you guys miss me? I think you have. This place has gotten boring since I left for you guys hasn't it? Well I am back don't you worry and the heart break kid is here to cause mayhem once again and cause Anarchy if you can excuse the pun. Now I am sure you guys want to know where I have been all this time well its simple after the elimination chamber I picked up an injury after I was ganged up on by everyone in that chamber and screwed out of winning my title. Instead that idiot Dean Ambrose won it. So I spent time recovering biding my time and when the moment was right I returned to action at the grandest stage of them all Final Stand in the battle royal and you guys can't deny it what a performance I showed, no ring rust no nothing as I was again proved I am the showstopper, the icon, the main event until I was screwed once again when Jericho poked me in the eyes and eliminated me costing me my shot to face the world heavyweight champion.

The crowd boo/cheer at Michaels not being able to have a match for the world title.

Michaels: So I figured Id take my case up with Layla thinking she will see my way and grant me my shot only to see before my very eyes her to loser her job and that idiot JBL put in charge as I see my world crumble as one of my enemies, a guy I despise is made the general manager. As I see my world title shot dreams crumble I start to think how has this happened, how has JBL been allowed to become general manager and then it hits me. There is one mans fault that JBL is general manager. One man who looks like to have made my life hell and that man is the man I took out last week Leo Kruger!

The crowd cheer at hearing his name

Michaels: Yes that's right your hero Leo Kruger. Go ahead cheer him you idiots. You cheer the man that is solely responsible for JBL gaining ultimate power here in XWL. So I did what needed to be done. I came back and kicked his god damn head off and it felt so good doing it.

The crowd boo at Michaels and start to chant Krugers gonna kill you over and over again.

Michaels: Ha please do you think I am scared of Leo Kruger? I destroyed him last week. Do you think his threat earlier tonight scared me? Please I don't think so Kruger is just a footnote in my life and will fall to my superkick just like everyone else has and if you aren't down with that I have 2 words for you. SUCK IT !

All of a sudden unbeknownst to Michaels the camera man who was filming him puts his camera down and seems to pull a wig and a fake face mask off which receives cheers from the crowd as Michaels taunts the crowd thinking the cheers are for him.


Mauro Ranallo: Mamma Mia look who the camera man is Michaels better turn around he is in for a surprise!

Corey Graves: Please Shawn turn around! Kruger is behind you.

Leo Kruger going into his hunter state watches his prey while making slight movements to get closer. He quietly rolls into the ring then stands to his feet, and Shawn is still oblivious on what is transpiring behind him. Kruger licks his lips as sick smile begins to form across his face as he knows the moment to strike is soon. He goes to the corner, and whistles waiting for Shawn to turn around. Shawn turns around to see what the mysterious whistle was to find Leo Kruger running full speed, and hits Shawn with a slice nearly taking his head off.



He stands to his feet after hitting that incredible Slice he is known for, and looks down at the mic that is now on the ground. He bends down picking it up off the mat, and stands tall. He looks down upon Shawn Michaels.

[Leo Kruger]
You wanna fight... You attacked me from behind? That was not a wise choice... I didn't have an opponent for WarZone, but I think that has changed. Shawn.. I want you at WarZone. I am far different then anything you have ever faced before. You shall not be the one who emerges victorious if you choose to accept, but if you wanna prove you actually have talent. I don't consider the trash you used to fight back in the day talent. Each of those men are beneath me, and you will find out soon enough.... Tah-tah...

Kruger throws down the mic, and makes his exit leaving Shawn Knocked out in the middle of the ring.

Spoiler:

We go backstage to see Sami and Kevin arguing over something. Things seem to be getting heated.

[SAMI ZAYN]
Kev, I said no. I can't do it...

Kevin looks visibly upset and slightly hurt.

[KEVIN OWENS]
Sami, I need you out there man! What has been up with you lately?

[SAMI ZAYN]
EVERYTHING KEVIN! I lost everything that was important to me! I lost my World Title, I lost to Dean Ambrose THREE FREAKING TIMES because of some stupid bullshit! It's made me lose my fire, Kevin. I don't have the energy to even show up for my matches...I...need to think...

Sami walks off leaving Kevin standing there, tears in his eyes. Until a man approaches Kevin as he wipes away his tears the man motions to the curtain saying "The ring is set up for you Mr. Owens. Kevin looks back towards the way Sami walked.

[KEVIN OWENS]
Yeah.....thanks....



FACE TO FACE



We come back from commercial to see Kevin Owens in the ring. The ring is set up for the Sami and Kevin show but obviously, Sami is not out here with Kevin. Kevin is hiding his pain and is his normal self.

[KEVIN OWENS]
Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to the S- .....Kevin Owens Show! Please welcome my guest tonight, One of the greatest men I know Chris Jericho!



Chris Jericho’s theme and the fans welcome completely the opposite of the way Owens did. He was excited to see his tag team partner while the fans weren’t amused to see the Alpha. The feeling was, of course, mutual because Chris was never excited to see these people. He had that same confidence in his walk as he emerged from behind the curtain but he was clearly not in the best of moods after what happened earlier tonight. The normal smug look was gone and he wore a look of anger… but the crowd took amusement in that and some of the fans laughed at him as he walked past them as he made his way down the entrance ramp.

[MAURO RANALLO]
Welcome back to the show, Ladies, and Gentleman… and this was supposed to be a face-to-face promo between Alpha Club members Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho and the unusual tag team of Chris Sabin and Chad Gable. However, it seems like Alpha Club had other ideas because the ring is set up for the Sami and Kevin show… minus Sami. It’s a little disrespectful if you ask me. This is supposed to be about the World Tag Team Championships. This isn’t supposed to be about them but per usual… they make this about them.

[COREY GRAVES]
These fans are here to be entertained and let me tell you something. Kevin Owens, Chris Jericho, and Sami Zayn are entertainment. We could sit out here and have your same old face-to-face that we’ve seen so many times… or we can have the Sami and Kevin Show with special guest Chris Jericho! Sure, it might be a little disrespectful to the World Tag Team Championships and the fact that at Warzone we will crown the first ever champions, they never claimed to be respectful. They are entertainers and they are the best at it.

[MAURO RANALLO]
A little disrespectful? It’s not a little disrespectful. It’s extremely disrespectful, Corey.

Chris Jericho continues to ignore the fans as he reaches the bottom of the ramp. Jericho begins to climb the steel steps, one step at a time with one foot on each step, and before he gets onto the apron… Jericho points at one of his best friends and they share a grin with one another like any two best friends would.

[COREY GRAVES]
Look at this! You can say they are disrespectful but these two men are best friends who would love to be tag team champions with one another. I have all the faith in the world when it comes to them unlike some people at this announcers table. Isn’t that right, Mauro?

[MAURO RANALLO]
Whatever you say, Corey. Whatever you say.

Jericho takes a seat in one of the chairs and grabs a microphone and glances over at Kevin. His theme dies out and Kevin proceeds to grab his microphone and asks his question.

[KEVIN OWENS]
Chris, boy you've had a week my man. We qualified for the Tag Team Championship finals and had one hell of an after party... and then earlier tonight, Johnny Gargano and Dean Ambrose attack you! How are you feeling bud?

[CHRIS JERICHO]
You wanna know… how I’m feeling?

Jericho asks a question of his own and Kevin nods his head.

[CHRIS JERICHO]
Quite frankly… I’m a little pissed off because one, Sami Zayn either has a stick jammed so far up his own ass that it’s poking at the back of his mouth or maybe he’s on his period. I’m not sure. You wanna know another reason why I’m pissed off? Because I sit out here in front of seventeen thousand fuckfaces who don’t deserve my presence. A bunch of ungrateful swine who’d rather cheer for someone like Johnny Gargano than appreciate a God of this business like your’s truly… but you know what pisses me off the most, Kev? What pisses me off the most is that we are a legitimate tag team with a name, logo and a finishing move... You know, where you pop them up and I catch them in a Codebreaker… We talked about this… And we are forced to face a tag team that was thrown together out of nowhere. I’m pissed off because people claim we are the selfish ones when they formed after the championships were announced. I’m pissed off because people think a random team that was thrown together can beat a strong unit like the Alpha Club. Are you sick and tired of these people constantly doubting us? Are you sick and tired of all these teams claiming to be the best when there is only one Alpha team in this company? Because I’m starting to get sick and tired of it. Bullet Club can suck on my right nut. The Kyohi can suck my left nut. Johnny Gargano can take all seven inches. Undisputed Era can kiss my ass and we know how good they are at that because all they do is kiss Matt Sydal’s ass since he’s the only relevant one of that group.

Kevin is just staring at the ramp lost in a daze, Jericho looks over his shoulder to see Kevin STARING AT! No one?

[CHRIS JERICHO]
KEV! Are you even listening to me?!

Kevin snaps out of his daze as Jericho snaps at him.

[KEVIN OWENS]
Yeah man, I'm sorry. I just....Got lost for a second.

Kevin wipes his face as a sad look is upon it. When his hand leaves his face his expression changes to a happy one.

[KEVIN OWENS]
Let's talk about those Stupid Idiots.....Hell, what was their tag team name?

Kevin thinks for a second then raises his finger


[KEVIN OWENS]
That's right, they didn't have one. That's alright because I've compiled a list here and I think it would be fun if we both read from this. Unfortunately, they're not very bright OR charismatic so I only came up with four.

Kevin takes a piece of crumpled paper out of his pocket, he clears his throat into the mic and begins to speak

[KEVIN OWENS]
The Trash City Stupid Idiots!

Chris and Kevin share a laugh at the name

[KEVIN OWENS]
Oh this is a good one, The American Dis-



Oh boy here we go, it's finally time for the face-off- wait, where's Sabin? Chad Gable erupts from the backstage area with a mic in hand. He looks around at the crowd as the song plays. He nods and awaits for it to come to a halt. As it does, he raises the mic up to his lips.

[Chad Gable]
Well, well, well, look what we have here. It's the off-brand version of Christian and Jericho from way back in the day! Which honestly was just a rip off of Edge and Christian. Really, guys, you're just a rip off of a rip-off, how does that feel?

The crowd chants "rip off" and other mangled chants as Chad continues, nodding in approval.

[Chad Gable]
You seem upset Chris, and I get it. You're pissed off because the locker room and the XWL fans are doubting that you and Kevin are going to walk out of Warzone as Tag Team Champions. The first, might I add. Allow me to explain just why they are doubting you since you don't seem to get it. Because in one week, just one short week you will be standing across the ring from two of the greatest wrestlers you have ever faced.

Atop the ramp Gable begins to pace, eyes glued to the ring where his challenge for Warzone awaits.

[Chad Gable]
That isn't an understatement. As much as I hate him, and god let me tell you, I still do, Chris Sabin is one of the most talented people I've ever had the pleasure of kicking around this ring. Chris and I went toe to toe for months trying to one-up each other and it all came to a head at the grandest stage in XWL, Final Stand. Do you see my shoulder? Do you see the tape? The scars from my battle?

Gable points to his arm as Kevin and Chris seem very unimpressed in the ring.

[Chad Gable]
Kevin, Chris, at Warzone you're going to wrestle for your lives and still find that you're facing the greatest team to date because as much as I hate Sabin, that asshole and I are kicking your asses and taking names just like we did to everyone else who stepped to us.

At this point the crowd pops as Chad Gable lets out a little grin showing how hyped he is.

[Chad Gable]
And Kevin, we don't need a fancy team name like Alpha Club because the names Chad Gable and Chris Sabin do enough on their own to prove a point. And hell, after Warzone, they're going to be calling us Tag Team Champions anyways so, what's the point?

HAIL SABIN!

The theme of the final piece of this tag team face off begins to play throughout the arena, causing the usual negative reaction to be sent reeling by the uncharacteristic cheers emanating from the live audience in attendance. After a few moments, Sabin emerges from behind the curtain, a microphone in his left hand, and makes his way towards the center of the ramp, turning his body ninety degrees to his left and raising his right arm into the air in the shape of a gun, pointing it towards the duo that calls themselves The Alpha Club in the center of the ring. Gable sees this happening and quickly gets into position, mirroring Sabin's posture and pose, lifting his left arm into the air in the shape of a gun, causing Sabin to mouth, “What are you doing?” towards his tag team partner. Gable simply mouths, “Just go with it,” which causes Sabin to let out a sigh and shakes his head before returning to a more serious expression. The unlikely duo “fire” off their mock guns, albeit slightly mistimed, causing the crowd to let out a cheer at Gable and Sabin seemingly being on the same page from their perspective. With the worst of it over, in Sabin's mind, he raises the microphone up to his lips to speak.


Chris Sabin
I don't know about you, Gable, but I like the name “Trash City Stupid Idiots.” Nothing would be more insulting than losing to someone with such a terrible name. That's like losing to someone calling themselves the Alpha Club, but what can you really do? Luckily, that's not going to happen because if teaming with Tweedledee didn't work, then neither would teaming with Tweedledum. Now, I'm not comparing you to Sami Zayn, Kevin, because that would be an insult. Unlike Sami, you are as talented as you are round and Chris, you... well, you're just a prick.

Chris Sabin
Let's go back a couple weeks ago to Final Stand, where arguably the most important match for your “Club” took place. It was Jericho and Zayn versus Styles and Ambrose, where the winners would hold both the World Heavyweight and Intercontinental Championships. And in typical Alpha Club fashion, you lost. Did you really expect anything else to happen? You got Chris Jericho and Sami Zayn on the same team, you had lost before the bell even rang. I guess that's why you didn't want to make that mistake again and chose Kevin to be your partner this time around.

Chris Sabin
We bankrupt and sobered up Beer Money, then we showed how Disputed the Era of Matt Sydal and Roderick Strong was and at Warzone, we're going to expose the so-called “Alpha” Club for the Betas you truly are. The question isn't “Can the team of Chad Gable and Chris Sabin defeat the Alpha Club to become the first Tag Team Champions,” the real question is: Why wait until Warzone?

With that, the unlikely duo make their way down the entrance ramp, ready to make a statement before their encounter at Warzone, causing the live audience in attendance to let out an encouraging cheer. Gable and Sabin make it around three quarters down the ramp before the voice of Chris Jericho stops them in their tracks.

[CHRIS JERICHO]
Because FUCK YOU that's why!

The crowd quickly boos the Alpha which only angers him more... but Jericho quiets himself after yelling loudly into the microphone by taking a deep breath. Kevin checks on him to make sure he's okay and Jericho nods his head and assures his best friend that he's okay to continue with the microphone work.

[CHRIS JERICHO]
You two are a bunch of cheaters. You want to kick two men while they are down. I was attacked earlier tonight by Johnny Gargano and Dean Ambrose... and Kevin? Kevin Owens is a strong man who's going through a rough break up. You saw how Sami Zayn walked out on him. Sami Zayn left him alone out here without a co-host on the SAMI and Kevin Show... and you want to kick him when he's down? How dare you. I thought we were supposed to like you guys. I thought... wait a second... Chris Sabin... you're the man who has tried to bring Tag Team Championships to this company for years and years. I can see it now. Now that these championships are a reality... you are desperate... you are desperate to make sure you walk out of Warzone with those championships that you are willing to take an easy way out. It's going to destroy you that after all these years, you aren't the first man to hold those titles and that just shows how selfish you are. How sickening. I WISH we were facing the Undisputed Era because they deserved it more.

Chris Sabin
Is that really the best you've got? Calling me desperate and selfish? It's truly sad how far you've fallen, Chris. The Chris Jericho I remember could verbally spar with the best of them, he had the technical ability to unarguably call himself the Greatest of All Time. Instead, we got this “Alpha” shell who loses his Intercontinental Championship after pinning the man who won it. I don't know what's worse, the fact that you think you and your inattentive friend back there have a chance at walking out of Warzone with the Tag Team Championships or the realization you're going to have when you lose to a “thrown together” team and we become the first Tag Team Champions. And as far as wanting to face the Undisputed Era goes, that's a two way street. I would have preferred to face The Bullet Club in the finals, instead we got you. Talk about disappointing.

Sabin's eyes shift from Jericho to Owens, who he spots looking out towards a section of the crowd, seemingly not paying attention to the words being exchanged between his partner in Chris Jericho and one of his opponents in Chris Sabin.

Chris Sabin
That's quite the partner you got there, Chris, let's hope you've prepared for a handicap match. Then again, you're probably used to that seeing as who your last partner was.

Without a single word and much to the surprise of Jericho, you see the "Sami and Kevin Show" desk tip over ferociously.

[KEVIN OWENS]
SHUT THE HELL UP! NO ONE gets to talk bad about MY friends just because you have no idea where your old buddy ended up. What was his name again? Whatever doesn't matter, he's irrelevant just like the both of you will be after Sunday because if you think that you're thrown together dysfunctional team can beat the actual two BEST the company has to offer then you're even more delusional than your old partner thinking that two kids from bumfuck nowhere can change or do anything in a company that only the strong survive in! It angers me so much that you two even have a shred of a thought that you can come closer to EVER have 1% of the skill that Chris and I do, but you know, I do have to thank you two.

Chris, Sabin, and Gable all look at Kevin with a look of slight confusion.

[KEVIN OWENS]
I thank the both of you for snapping me out of my daze. I was trapped in my own head worrying about Sami, but now thanks to you I can concentrate on what really matters....Winning the Tag Team Titles with MY BEST FRIEND! Something neither of you would or will ever know about. Come the end of Sunday night the world will be in stunned silence as they witness Chris Sabin, the man who BEGGED AND PLEADED with management to incorporate the Tag Team Titles and Chad Gable, the man whos only skill is rolling around with High School kids in spandex, get bloodied and beaten to a pulp at the hands of Alpha Club!

Kevin and Chris fist bump and nod to each other.


[KEVIN OWENS]
Also Gable, Ah Ha is overated and their songs are trash.

Sabin dives in front of Gable to stop him for a moment. It almost looks like Gable is about to kill Owens right here and now but instead he calms himself for a moment. He raises his mic, pointing to Chris Jericho.


[Chad Gable]
You have the lead singer of Fozzy on your team, don't talk to me about what good music is.

Ouch, that one stung but not as bad as you would hope. The duo in the ring seem frustrated but Gable continues the onslaught.

[Chad Gable]
While I'm at it, don't talk to me about wrestling either. You two are supposed to be some of the top talent in the world. Kevin Owens, formerly known as Steen. Didn't you tear the house down a few years ago? Then Jericho, the millenia himself. What are you two doing now? Hanging out in your club house? Pretending that you're future looks bright?



[Chad Gable]
You don't get it. Beer Money and Undisputed Era didn't get it either. Chad Gable and Chris Sabin are the freaking team to beat in this tournament. We are underestimated and over looked because of our past and though we might have just beat the shit out of each other a month ago, in one week we have only one goal in mind. If you thought we were dangerous against each other, you should see us on the same page.

Chris Sabin nods in approval as Chad Gable reaches out and pats him on the back. The duo are glued to the ring, not letting Alpha Club from their sites.

[Chad Gable]
In one week, there is no excuses or jokes or stabs at great bands like Ah-Ha. There is only us four inside of a ring with the World Tag Team Titles on the line. You have to go with the might mouse himself who doesn't know what exhaustion is, aka Chad Gable. And the man who you'd have to kill to beat when it comes down to the tag titles, the Machine Gun, Chris Sabin. In a week the Trash City Stupid Idiots are going to kick your ass!

The crowd explodes for the team whose name is a bit goofy but motives are simply too good to ignore.

[Chad Gable]
But because you insulted Ah-Ha, might as well knock you out tonight.

With that Chad Gable drops the mic, darting for the ring with Chris Sabin right behind him. As the duo slide under the bottom rope, the Alpha Club members exit the ring on the opposite side, not wanting to get too worked up just a week from their big fight. Gable looks like he might go diving onto Owens for the disrespect he threw at Ah-Ha but Sabin holds him back, allowing Alpha Club to dart around the ring and move up the ramp. They smile as the crowd boos them, soaking up the hate for the cowardly retreat but then again, making the fans happy isn't something they worry about.